New LG G Pad series shown off in promo video, roller skate with it and more
LG’s new tablet series kicked off in Europe last week with the G Pad 7.0 and now you can get a look at features on all the devices in a promo video released Tuesday.
Aside from showing some absurd and unique ways you can use the devices, such as while roller skating, although we wouldn’t recommend it, or at the barber, the video also shows some features unique to the devices.
Some things highlighted in the video are Quick Memo+, Smart Keyboard, Touch & Shoot, Knock Code, QPair 2.0 (notifications as well as the ability to answer calls and texts from your phone), Dual Window and a new graphic interface.
Along with the G Pad 7.0, we should see the G Pad 8.0 and G Pad 10.1 deployed in the next few weeks, and hopefully, some global expansion. The devices will be available in five colors — black, white, red, orange and blue.
Via: PhoneArena
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Surface Pro 2 prices drop in the US by as much as $200
If you’ve been hoping to score a deal on the Surface Pro 2 knowing that the Pro 3 is on the way, it’s time to start spending. Much like it did in the UK, Microsoft has cut prices on its older Windows tablet, with the discount depending on the level of storage you crave. You’ll save $100 if you can make do with a the 64GB or 128GB models, which now cost a respective $799 and $899. Spring for the 256GB or 512GB editions and you’ll spend $200 less, with prices now sitting at $1,099 and $1,599. The cuts aren’t all that dramatic, but they may be enough to help you resist the temptation of a newer, shinier slate. It’s just as well — Microsoft is already seeing 10-day shipping delays on the Pro 3, so this may be your best shot at buying a high-end Surface for a little while.
Filed under: Tablets, Microsoft
Via: ZDNet
Source: Microsoft Store
AllCast Update Out Now With Tablet UX, Slideshow Mode and Auto Pause on Calls
A new update has been released this morning for AllCast. The update offers up some pretty nice new features that many have been dying for. As always, there are a ton of bug fixes. Literally, Koush says so. While bug fixes are great, new features are better. One such addition is a new slit screen Tablet UX that will let you browse your media while having full control over the playback at the same time.
Additionally the update also brings in a new photo slidehsow mode to let you continuously, and without any effort on your part, cast you photos from your device to your TV. To use it you simply tap the little play button in the upper right hand corner of the image. It simply moves through your photos with a nice little fade effect on your Chromecast connected TV, of through one of the plethora of other devices that AllCast connects and streams through.
The changelog also lists out a full screen swiping UI for photos and a nifty auto pause features when you get an incoming phone call on the device you are casting from. All-in-all, a really great update that everyone with the app should pick up today. If you don’t have the AllCast app, then be sure to check out the free version of the app to see what you think. You get 1 minute of cast time as many times as you want, if it wors for you and you like it, then you will want to grab the premium version for $4.99. We have both links down below for you guys.
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1Password for Android can now be your only account manager
For the longest time, AgileBits’ 1Password for Android was just a pale shadow of its desktop and iOS counterparts. Besides the ancient interface, you couldn’t add anything — if you signed up for a service, you had to turn on another device just to put the new account behind 1Password’s secure walls. As of today, though, the app has caught up. The redesigned 1Password 4 for Android has both a modern interface and true independence; you can add passwords, credit cards and other sensitive info without touching any other hardware. Data syncs like it does on other platforms (including to folders, if you dislike the cloud), and there’s a built-in browser if you want to log in as quickly as possible.
AgileBits wants to spur adoption, so it’s making the Android version completely free to use from now through August 1st. After that, it’ll switch to a read-only mode for free users. The company hasn’t yet determined how much it will cost to unlock full access, although it wouldn’t be surprising if the price comes close to the $18 of the iOS version.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Internet, Mobile
Via: The Verge
Source: Google Play, Agile Blog
Samsung will livestream its Galaxy Premiere 2014 event this Thursday
Just a quick note to let you all know that Samsung’s “Galaxy Premiere 2014″ event is slated for this Thursday. And, like the previous events of its kind you’ll be able to watch its livestream.
Samsung looks set to announce new Galaxy Tabs that have been leaked like crazy the last couple of weeks. We’re talking Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Galaxy Tab S 10.5. These tablets will pack some serious firepower like QHD screens and 3GB of RAM, you can get more info by clicking links on each tablet. You’ll be able to watch this livestream via Samsung Mobile YouTube account this Thurday starting at 7pm EDT.
Are you excited for new tablets from Samsung?
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Archos Droid Book swings by the FCC
Android on a laptop isn’t necessarily a new concept. We’ve seen the Archos ArcBook, the Lenovo A10, and the HP Slatebook, and we may see another hit the shelves in the future to the tune of $170. Recent FCC filings suggest that perhaps a new model of the ArcBook will be launching soon, dubbed the Archos Droid Book.
Archos’ recent trademark on the “Droid Book” name and this FCC filling make quite a pair, pointing to the imminent release of this new 10-inch Android laptop. Whether the Droid Book will be a new addition to the ArcBook line or simply a standalone computer is unclear. We do, however, have some recently released specs from Archos regarding their next ArcBook laptop.
- Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- 1.2 GHz Rockchip RK3168 ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core CPU
- 1GB of RAM
- 8GB of storage & microSD card reader
- 10.1 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive multitouch display
- 2 MicroUSB ports
- Stereo speakers and headset jack
- Webcam and mic
Android laptops certainly aren’t the biggest sellers, and who really knows if the line is a dying breed. We’re still happy to see Archos continue the support for this line of laptops.
Source: Liliputing
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New Galaxy Tab S images and details surface
Sammy’s new Galaxy Tab S is expected to be revealed on June 12 and thanks to some new leaks, we now know a little bit more about the device.
The leaks show off a 10.5-inch device that will be just 6.6 mm thin and weigh 465 g, and have the same texture on the back of the device as seen on the Galaxy S5. Along with this info, we get a bit more of a look into the features of the device, which include a fingerprint scanner, Remote PC, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Download Booster and a feature that appears to allow the user to take incoming calls from their smartphone directly from their tablet.
The new Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is also expected to sport a 2560×1600 AMOLED screen, after Samsung had a brief fling with LCD panels in their Galaxy TabPRO and NotePRO tablets. Other than the screen, an 8MP camera is expected as well as Magazine UX UI and Android 4.4 KitKat.
Via SamMobile
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AT&T’s prepaid GoPhone service now gets your tablet online
AT&T may want to think twice about the name for its prepaid GoPhone service — it’s not just for phones anymore. You can now bring your own tablet to the no-contract offering, with pricing similar to what we’ve seen on the carrier before. Spending $15 per month will get you a (frankly paltry) 250MB of data, while bumping that up to $30 or $50 will get you a far healthier 3GB or 5GB, respectively. Should you need more, you’ll pay for it in $10 blocks that give you 100MB, 500MB or 1GB, depending on the existing plan.
Just don’t expect to connect any cellular tablet you have on hand. Right now, AT&T is only promising compatibility with a handful of mostly older devices; while the Nexus 7 is still fresh, tablets like the third-generation iPad and Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 are decidedly behind the curve. If you’ve been meaning to get mobile data going on an older slate before you head out on vacation, though, this may fit the bill.
[Image credit: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez]
Filed under: Tablets, Wireless, AT&T
Via: Android Central
12-inch Samsung tablet with 4k spotted in the wild
Samsung seems to already have a 4K display on a tablet as a prototype has been spotted in the wild at the French Open. The tablet that was spotted is 12-inches in size and was being used to demonstrate an LTE broadcast at the French Open where Techradar was informed that it was running a Snapdragon 801 processor.
Despite that, any 4K device is expected to have the next-gen Snapdragon 805 which is optimised for 4K displays, giving a pixel density greater than anything we’ve seen yet on a tablet.
Would you buy a 4K tablet?
SOURCE: Techradar
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KitKat is now on nearly 14 percent of Android devices
You know how Apple was keen to point out that only 9 percent of Android users (technically, 8.5 percent) were running KitKat in May? Well, that figure’s now out of date. Google has published fresh usage stats which show that 13.6 percent of Android owners are using KitKat as of early June. That’s still far from a majority, but it represents 60 percent jump in a single month. It’s not hard to see why the newer OS would be making such big strides. Major new phones like the HTC One and Galaxy S5 have had more time on the market, and KitKat upgrades are still making their way to older gadgets.
While the data will no doubt be welcome to Google, it also shows that quite a few people are hanging on to ancient devices. Jelly Bean still has the lion’s share at 58.4 percent (down from 60.8), while 28 percent are using Ice Cream Sandwich and older (a dip from 30.7 percent). These aging platforms are bound to fade away, but that may take some time — many pre-Jelly Bean phones are budget models sold in developing markets like China and India, where it’s not as easy to upgrade to the latest and greatest hardware.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Google
Source: Android Developers
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