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March 1st, 2015, 21:01 Posted By: wraggster
Those rumors that Samsung would reduce the glut of in-house software on the Galaxy S6, and include some of Microsoft's apps? They're at least partly true. Both the S6 and S6 edge will ship with a "Microsoft Apps" folder that currently includes OneDrive, OneNote and Skype. There's no hint of Office (at least not yet), but you will get 115GB of free OneDrive cloud storage for two years. You certainly won't be hurting for photo backup space, then. It's hard to say if the bundle is the direct result of Microsoft and Samsung calling a truce in their Android royalty dispute. Either way, the move is going to give Microsoft's services a lot more exposure. While they've been available on Android for some time, their absence in phone bundles has typically made it easier to lean on equivalents from the likes of Google and Dropbox.
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March 1st, 2015, 21:02 Posted By: wraggster
The original Gear VR headset actually made a little headway, even getting picked up by Best Buy. Its main barrier to entry, aside from its $199 price point, is limited device compatibility: if you don't have a Galaxy Note 4, you can't use the Gear VR. With Samsung today launching not one but two flagship smartphones, the number of VR-compatible smartphones from Samsung has just tripled. Presenting the aptly named Gear VR Innovator Edition for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/01/samsung-gear-vr-2/
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March 1st, 2015, 21:02 Posted By: wraggster
Mozilla has always positioned Firefox OS as an alternative platform for entry-level smartphones, but now it's targeting the feature phone market too. At Mobile World Congress, the company announced a new partnership with LG and carriers Verizon, Telefónica, KDDI and U+ to create a fresh range of flip-phones, sliders and touch screen "slate" handsets. Firefox OS will look a little different on these devices -- Mozilla says the group is developing a "more intuitive and easy-to-use" software experience for their planned launch in 2016. It promises to balance the simplicity of feature phones with basic smartphone functionality, such as email, web browsing and music playback.
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March 1st, 2015, 21:04 Posted By: wraggster
We've known Microsoft will detail its plans for Windows 10 on mobile here at MWC, but in the lead-up to its event it's accidentally let slip that two new Windows Phones are coming as well. An empty article went live on its blog with the headline "Microsoft Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL: keeping you prepared for anything," and was swiftly removed, but not before The Verge spotted the mistake. From the model numbers, we can speculate that the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL will be mid-range devices, one little, one large. Expect more details on the handsets tomorrow morning when we'll be live at Microsoft's press conference
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March 1st, 2015, 21:09 Posted By: wraggster
Samsung's already had its big launch event ruined by those pesky leakers and now, even its official partners are piling on. A Reddit user by the name of iamdenden, apparently a Sprint employee, has posted an image of both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge standing by side-by-side. The same thread has also revealed Sprint's teaser website where users can pre-register their interest in picking up the latest "Samsung devices," plural. If true, it does appear as if the S6 Edge will have a wrap-around screen on both sides compared to the Note Edge with a shiny metal frame, to boot. At least we've only got a few more days until we know for sure.
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March 2nd, 2015, 23:28 Posted By: wraggster
So you want to play games on your Android TV set, but you'd rather not shell out for a gamepad? You might not have to in the near future. Google has revealed that an upcoming update to Google Play Services will let you use your Android mobile devices as controllers for Android TV games. If you want to start a four-way race or shooting match, you'll only have to ask friends to pull their phones out of their pockets. You'll have to wait for developers to use the technology before you can start playing, but that patience could pay off if it spares you from buying controllers that will likely spend most of their life gathering dust.
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March 2nd, 2015, 23:29 Posted By: wraggster
If you've been anxious to try Apple's Photos app and kick iPhoto to the curb, you now have a (relatively) easy way to do it. The Mac maker has just released the first public beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.3, which includes the simpler, streamlined imaging tool as a matter of course. This test release is bound to be rough around the edges (don't trust it with your irreplaceable pictures, folks), but it's worth a go if you're willing to experiment and want to know what all the fuss is about.
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March 2nd, 2015, 23:36 Posted By: wraggster
Silent Circle, the outfit behind the security-oriented Blackphone, has just revealed two new handsets and "the world's first enterprise privacy platform." The first Blackphone was unveiled last year for (understandably) paranoid entrepreneurs. It was a response to revelations of mass data collection, and the latest devices build on that. Last year's phone was made by Spanish outfit GeeksPhone, but since then, Silent Circle has wrestled control of the brand, and this is its first homemade device. The Blackphone 2 carries similar privacy features, but actually gives you a better phone, with an octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a bigger battery and a 5.5-inch 1080p display. Meanwhile, the Blackphone+ (briefly mentioned by Silent Circle's co-founder earlier) is a privacy-focused tablet coming later in 2015. So far, there are no exact specs on the tablet (it's not ready for prime time), and there's no price on either device. Both are slated to arrive in the second half of this year, though.
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March 2nd, 2015, 23:37 Posted By: wraggster
Many people know Cyanogen for delivering Android updates for phones that have long been ignored by their manufacturers. However, over the past two years, its creators have worked hard to turn it into a legitimate entity by forming a company, taking on millions of dollars in funding and embedding its open version of Android on big name devices like the OnePlus One. That particular collaboration may have cooled, but that isn't stopping Cyanogen from seeking new partners, especially with companies like Qualcomm. Today, the chip maker confirmed that it will install Cyanogen OS on its upcoming Reference Design products coming next month.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/02/c...rship-rebrand/
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March 2nd, 2015, 23:38 Posted By: wraggster
After mistakenly letting the cat out of the bag yesterday, Microsoft has officially unveiled its latest Lumia phones at Mobile World Congress -- and they're pretty tempting if you're looking for a good deal. The new Lumia 640 and 640 XL (can you guess the difference?) are the company's latest budget phones, effectively replacing last year's Lumia 630 and 635. They both include a quad-core Snapdragon processor running at 1.2GHz, a gigabyte of RAM and 720p display resolutions, but they differ in screen size and camera prowess. The Lumia 640 has a 5-inch screen and an 8-megapixel shooter, while the XL -- Microsoft's first budget phablet -- packs in a 5.7-inch screen and a 13MP camera with a Zeiss lens. That's a significant bump from the weak 5MP option in last year's phones, but without a big price increase: The 640, expected in May, will start unlocked at around $155 for its 3G version and $177 for the LTE model. And if you want to get your hands on the XL soon, you're in luck. It's coming later this month for around $211 (3G) and $244 (LTE). As usual, final pricing is up to the retailers.
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March 3rd, 2015, 21:37 Posted By: wraggster
If you carry an iPhone but would rather accessorize it with a Moto 360 than an Apple Watch, you might just get that choice without resorting to unofficial tricks. Sources for French outlet 01net claim that Google is "preparing to launch" an iOS version of its Android Wear app. There aren't any other details, although it's safe to say that third-party app support would require additional effort -- it wouldn't be an Android-to-Android connection any more, after all. This is very much a rumor and may not pan out, so don't assume that you'll be strapping on a Huawei Watch any time soon. With that said, Google isn't strictly denying that something is afoot. The folks in Mountain View tell us they "don't have anything to share at this time," so hope springs eternal.
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March 3rd, 2015, 21:44 Posted By: wraggster
Next time you buy an Android phone, you just might find Waze among its pre-installed apps. See, it's now part of Google Mobile Services, or what you call the list of Android apps that manufacturers and carriers can install before shipping devices out to buyers. If you recall, Mountain View snapped up the navigation app back in 2013, and it remained separate from Google Maps. In Google's and Waze's announcement at the Mobile World Congress, spokesperson Julie Mossler wrote: "If a leading telecom pre-installs Waze in his handsets, a large percentage of the population would immediately have access to blocked roads, dangerous intersections traffic and more in real time."
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March 3rd, 2015, 21:45 Posted By: wraggster
Not too long ago, Mountain View was trumpeting that new gadgets with Lollipopwould have encryption turned on by default, but, as Ars Technica reports, that isn't the case. The Nexus 6 handset and Nexus 9 tablet offer it, but third-party devices aren't cropping up with the feature turned on out of the box. Specifically? The new Moto E, with Ars saying that Samsung's Galaxy S6 demo units at Mobile World Congress lack it, as well.
Update: Google has issued a statement about the change, confirming to us that it is the result of "performance issues" on some hardware. The full statement is included after the break.
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March 4th, 2015, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster
 Though the iPhone has always been a good (if not great) product, one area where it was lacking was size. If you wanted a bigger screen, you had to pick up an Android device. And plenty of people did, which is why Apple finally entered the fray last year with the iPhone 6 Plus. We really liked its camera and its beautiful display, though we found that the larger size "can fatigue even the biggest of hands if you hold on long enough." But while we didn't find the iPhone 6 Plus groundbreaking, we did note it brought much-needed freshness to Apple's lineup. But how did the 6 Plus' larger dimensions and updated design fare with consumers? Our readers were ready to let us know, writing reviews on the 6 Plus' product page to show us how this 5.5-inch device felt in their own hands.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/04/i...eview-roundup/
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March 4th, 2015, 21:40 Posted By: wraggster
A team of cryptographers have discovered that a security flaw from way back in the '90s still leaves users today vulnerable to cyberattacks. They've dubbed it "Factoring attack on RSA-EXPORT Key" or FREAK, and it renders everyone who uses Safari on Mac and iOS devices or Android's stock browser susceptible to hacking when they visit certain "secure" websites. The researchers listed these affected websites on the study's official page, and notable entries include government-owned ones, such as Whitehouse.gov, NSA.gov and FBI.gov. To understand what FREAK is, we need to go back to the early 1990s when SSL was in the midst of being developed.
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March 4th, 2015, 21:43 Posted By: wraggster
When we last checked in on the battle for the top spot in the smartphone market, Apple and Samsung were neck and neck. If you ask Gartner, though, it isn't quite so evenly matched. The analyst group estimates that Apple managed to edge past Samsung in the fourth quarter of 2014, shipping 74.8 million phones to Samsung's 73 million. That isn't exactly a cavernous gap, but it's been a long time since any research firm unambiguously declared Apple the biggest vendor -- over three years, if you're wondering. Having said this, the changing of the guard isn't completely surprising. Apple had two brand new iPhones in the fall to goose its sales, while Samsung was grappling with both surging Chinese competitors (including chart rivals Lenovo, Huawei and Xiaomi) and a flagship phone that was getting long in the tooth.
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March 4th, 2015, 21:48 Posted By: wraggster
Another year, another new Shield device from NVIDIA. What's Shield? It's the hardware line from NVIDIA that spans a bizarre handheld game console, a powerful gaming tablet, and now a $200, Android TV-powered set-top box. NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang unveiled the Android TV-powered set-top box this evening during a GDC 2015 press conference, which the company referred to as a combination "revolutionary TV", "gaming console" and "supercomputer." Head below for all the specs as we learn them live from NVIDIA.
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March 5th, 2015, 23:03 Posted By: wraggster
If you're hoping that Apple will launch its retooled music streaming service alongsidea smartwatch next week, you'll have to wait a bit longer. 9to5Mac reports that Monday's "Spring Forward" event won't include details on the next phase of iTunes/Beats Music. Instead, the audio subscription option will launch at WWDC in June as part of an iOS update that annually rolls out soon after. Reportedly priced around $8 per month, the music service is said include features like curated playlists and content tailored to users' personal tastes -- both of which are key pieces of Beats Music. As you might expect, an app for the new service will make its way to Apple TV, and the same report claims a redesigned (read: slimmer) case and more capable remote control are on the way for Cupertino's set-top box. However, with the rumored13-inch iPad and Retina MacBook Air that we may see this year, it'll be interesting to see how Apple plans to reveal a highly-anticipated update to its living room tech.
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March 8th, 2015, 23:54 Posted By: wraggster
Tired of recharging your iPhone several times a day? That's just because the iPhone's thin and light design is encouraging you to use it more, according to Apple's design guru Jony Ive. In an interview with the Financial Times today, Ive dove deep into the design process of the Apple Watch, but when asked about the need to recharge iPhones often he didn't see much of an issue. Instead, he noted that stuffing in a bigger battery would make it heavier and less "compelling." Never mind that battery life remains the single biggest concern for most smartphone users, according to a survey by Cat. If this interview had occurred a year ago, Ive would seem even less sympathetic. Now, at least, Apple has the iPhone 6 Plus available, which offers a significantly bigger battery thanks to its larger 5.5-inch frame.
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March 9th, 2015, 19:26 Posted By: wraggster
 Apple just unveiled its new MacBook, the first major addition to its ultraportable line since 2010. And yah, it seems like it was worth the wait. Shaving off even more from the MacBook Air's already thin design, the new MacBook features a sharp 12-inch screen with a "Retina" 2,304 by 1,440 pixel resolution, as well as a near bezel-less case (both around the screen and the keyboard). It's just 13.1 millimeters thick, around 25 percent less than the 11-inch MacBook Air. It brings the best of both worlds from Apple's past Air lineup: A tiny portable case like the 11-inch version, and a larger screen from the 13-inch sibling. In short, the new MacBook seems like the ideal Apple laptop -- something it's been working towards since Steve Jobs slipped the first Air out of a manilla envelope in 2008. The MacBook ships on April 10 and starts at $1,299 with a 1.1 Ghz Core M processor, 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM. There's also a slightly more powerful model for $1,599 with a 1.2 Ghz processor and 512GB SSD.
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March 9th, 2015, 19:28 Posted By: wraggster
Apple's taking another step in its ongoing effort to make its iDevices more friendly to medical professionals. "ResearchKit" was introduced this morning in a San Francisco event by Senior VP of operations Jeff Williams; he calls it, "a software framework made specifically for medical research." More specifically, ResearchKit is a solution for making iOS devices with HealthKit into "powerful tools for diagnosis." The long and short is ResearchKit is intended to make medical diagnosis apps easier to create by medical professionals. A handful of apps were shown off that help with diagnosis of a range of conditions, from Parkinson's to breast cancer. The data collected by these apps, which Apple says it won't see and you can opt out of sharing, can be used for enormous research projects.
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March 9th, 2015, 19:29 Posted By: wraggster
 It's been a long, long time since Apple refreshed its streaming box, the Apple TV. And it looks like that won't be changing anytime soon. Now, that's not to say the company has forgotten about the platform; in fact, since the last hardware update, Apple's made its set-top ecosystem more robust by adding a myriad of third-party entertainment apps, making the tiny box a must-have for most any living room. With that in mind, today at its highly anticipated "Spring forward" event, Apple announced that Apple TV will now start at $69 -- $30 less than its previous MSRP. The new retail price comes on the heels of the announcement that HBO Now will be exclusive to Apple hardware, including the iPhone, iPad and, of course, Apple TV.
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March 9th, 2015, 19:30 Posted By: wraggster
HBO CEO Richard Plepler just announced that its new cable-free streaming service will be available only on Apple devices (and PCs, per a press release) when it launches early next month. The price for HBO Now has also been confirmed at $14.99 per month, and it will be available in time for you to catch the season premiere of Game of Thrones on April 12th. Plepler also debuted a new GoT trailer, and mentioned that there will be a new channel on Apple TV for the service once it's available. Even better, there's a 30 day free trial for anyone that subscribes in April through an Apple device.
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March 12th, 2015, 20:59 Posted By: wraggster
Apple built its ResearchKit platform in part to get many more people signing up for medical studies, and it appears to be delivering on that promise in spades. The early partners tell Bloomberg that they got thousands of volunteers within a day of launch, including 11,000 for a Stanford University cardiovascular trial -- for context, Stanford says that it would normally take a national year-long effort to get that kind of scale. The flood of data will theoretically improve the quality of the findings, especially since the automatic, phone-based tracking should prevent people from fibbing about their activity levels.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:06 Posted By: wraggster
That tiny USB Type-C port you've seen on the latest MacBook and Chromebook Pixel? Don't be surprised if you see it on your smartphone soon. In a video accompanying the new Chromebook, Google's Adam Rodriguez says that his company is "very committed" to the new USB spec and that you'll see it on both Android phones and more Chromebooks in the "near future." It's a vague promise, to be sure, but it'll matter a lot in the long run. Type-C delivers brisk USB 3-level speeds (and eventually,3.1) without requiring a gigantic connector, and the reversible design means you won't have to inspect your phone to make sure you plug the cable in the right way.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster
Although Nokia is no longer in the smartphone game, it has remained committed to its other businesses. One of those is its mapping division, which almost six months ago debuted a new Android app capable of giving Google Maps a run for its money. At the same time, Nokia teased the launch of a completely overhauled iOS app, but its development has been shrouded in relative secrecy.
Nokia pulled its first iOS Maps app after admitting things "went horribly wrong," and its developers have had a lot of work to do to make sure it doesn't suffer a repeat this time around. The company believes it's ticked all the requisite boxes as it's now available to download on the App Store. Is it good enough to replace Google Maps or condemn Apple Maps to more misery? We took the chance to preview the app and find out.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster
If you're planning to listen to music on the Apple Watch while you go running, you may need to keep your expectations in check. Apple tells 9to5Mac that the wearable has 8GB of built-in storage (twice as much as a typical Android Wear watch), but that there are set limits on how much media you can store. Only 2GB is available for music, so don't think of stuffing in a gigantic exercise playlist. In practice, you're looking at about 200 to 250 songs at the 256Kbps quality you get from the iTunes Store. There's also just 75MB of space for photos, although that won't matter as much given that the Watch both limits you to favorite photos and resizes images to match the smaller display.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster
Do you prefer the iPhone, but would like to use Google's calendar app to keep track of your life rather than Apple's own? That's finally an option. Google Calendar has launched for the iPhone, giving you the same schedule view, Gmail events and broad account support (including Exchange and iCloud) as your Android-toting buddies. You won't get any special perks in this iOS version, but familiarity is really the point here -- you can hop between platforms without switching interfaces.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:35 Posted By: wraggster
If you've considered getting an Apple Watch, you've probably wondered about what happens when that battery eventually runs dry. Surely Apple would have a way to keep your timepiece running for more than a couple of years, right? Yes, it does. The company has confirmed to TechCrunch that the battery "is replaceable" -- by Apple, that is. There's no mention of how much a replacement costs when you're out of warranty (we've reached out to learn more), but a quick look at the fine print on product pages shows that you'll get in-warranty coverage if your battery has lost 50 percent or more of its capacity. That could be an issue if you depend on the Watch often, since the battery life may become unacceptably short before you qualify for a free fix.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:36 Posted By: wraggster
How long can the current Apple TV survive? The sleek streaming box has stayed the same, more or less, for just over three years now. Sure, there's been a steady stream of new apps and software features, but the components and basic experience have barely changed. Meanwhile, we've seen Roku, Amazon, Google and others bombard the market with rival hardware that offer new, modern takes on navigation and discovery. We're still waiting on a major Apple TV refresh, but in the meantime the company has dropped the price of its set-top box yet again; now, you can pick one up for Ł59 rather than Ł79 in the UK.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:39 Posted By: wraggster
If you've already got your heart set on Apple's new ultrathin MacBook, be sure to set aside $79 for one of these dongles if you want all of the ports you're used to. The new MacBook only includes a headphone jack and a new USB Type-C port, which handles both charging and accessory connectivity, making additional dongles and cables pretty much a necessity. Apple's starting out by offering two A/V-oriented options, which give you either a VGA or HDMI port, as well as a standard USB 3.0 jack and an additional USB Type-C port. Sure, they're expensive, but that's not unusual for Apple's accessories. The good thing about USB Type-C, though, is that it's a completely open standard, so we'll eventually see plenty of cheaper cables and dongles from other companies. But if you want a good deal, you'll probably have to wait until more computers start offering the new USB port.
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March 12th, 2015, 21:41 Posted By: wraggster
Want a laptop that's even thinner than a MacBook Air? What about one that's available in gold? If your answer to either of the above is yes, then Apple has a new notebook that could be right up your alley. Simply called the "MacBook," it's a 12-inch laptop that's just 13.1mm thick (24 percent thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air). Ithas a new trackpad with "Force Click" gestures, a redesigned keyboard and a 2304 x 1440 resolution Retina display. If you live in the UK, by now you're probably wondering how much all of this is going to cost you. Well, here's the skinny: When Apple launches its new MacBook on April 10, the cheapest model will ship with a 1.1 GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor (with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.4 GHz), 8GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage for Ł1,049.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/09/apple-12-macbook-uk/
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March 12th, 2015, 21:42 Posted By: wraggster
It's been six whole months since Tim Cook revealed the Apple Watch to the world. Here we are again. With good reason, though. Apple may have already officially introduced us to its first smartwatch, but there were still some big questions left unanswered. Today Apple gathered the press to give the Watch the launch event it always deserved (and, you know, tell us how much it'll cost and when we can buy it, what apps we can expect, etc.). Now we have some answers.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/09/a...able-april-24/
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March 14th, 2015, 02:08 Posted By: wraggster
After Microsoft vaguely confirmed last November that its digital assistant Cortana will be headed to other operating systems, the software giant is finally offering up specifics. Microsoft is now aiming to bring Cortana to iOS and Android devices as a standalone app, Reuters reports. What's more, the company is also looking to include technology from one of its artificial intelligence research projects, dubbed Einstein. "This kind of technology, which can read and understand email, will play a central role in the next roll out of Cortana, which we are working on now for the fall time frame," Eric Horvitz, managing director of Microsoft Research and a member of the Einstein project, told Reuters. We've already seen Cortana offer some basic digital assistant functionality on Windows Phones and Windows 10 -- it can tell you the weather, dictate messages, and remind you of appointments -- but it sounds like it'll soon get some deeper understanding of how we live and work.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/13/cortana-ios-android/
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March 14th, 2015, 02:19 Posted By: wraggster
As the battle for mobile dominance continues among three wireless charging standards, with many smartphone and wearable makers having already chosen sides, Apple continues to sit on the sideline. While the new Apple Watch uses a tightly coupled magnetic inductive wireless charging technology, it still requires a cable. The only advantage is that no port is required, allowing the watch case to remain sealed and water resistant. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, however, remain without any form of wireless charging, either tightly coupled inductive or more loosely coupled resonant charging. Over the past few years, Apple has filed patents on its own flavor of wireless charging, a "near field" or resonant technology, but no products have as yet come to market. If and when it does select a technology, it will likely be its own proprietary specification, which ensures accessory makers will have to pay royalties to use it.
http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/1...rging-standard
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March 15th, 2015, 21:05 Posted By: wraggster
BlackBerry's first experience with tablets was more than a little traumatic, but it hasn'tcompletely given up on the idea. The company's SecuSmart wing has teamed up with IBM to launch the SecuTablet, an extra-secure version of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S 10.5. Reportedly, the slate's included security bundle prevents sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands while allowing personal apps. Yes, you can watch YouTube on the same device that carries your classified documents. You aren't likely to find this in stores (certainly not at its $2,380 price) as a result, but ongoing German government tests hint that you may well see it in the field -- and there's a real chance that it will outlive its ill-fated predecessor.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/14/b...ry-secutablet/
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March 15th, 2015, 21:06 Posted By: wraggster
It would have been interesting to see how a Microsoft deal would change Cyanogen. But we'll have to rely on our imaginations, because Redmond has decided not to put money into the company, according to Bloomberg. While Cyanogen is known for creating customized versions of the Android platform, earlier reports said it was in talks with Redmond to create a custom mod loaded with Windows apps in exchange for financial investment. Still, even though the negotiation fell through, it doesn't look like the startup will end up strapped for cash: Bloomberg says it's on track to make $110 million from other investors through its current financing round. Besides, one of the pub's sources believes Microsoft might still pursue a commercial deal with the Android modder in an effort to put Windows applications into more users' hands.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/14/c...osoft-no-deal/
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March 15th, 2015, 21:28 Posted By: wraggster
Steve Jobs was a well-known audiophile and music lover, which helps explain why Apple transformed the music industry in the '00s with the iPod and iTunes. But according to a new biography soon to be released, Apple may have failed to do the same for TV because of Steve Jobs's disdain for the medium. One of his first acts upon returning to the company was to kill the flashy, expensive 20th Anniversary Macintosh, in part because it had a built-in TV tuner. "Apple will never make a TV again," Jobs declared.
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/15/0...ss-big-miss-tv
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March 17th, 2015, 23:08 Posted By: wraggster
Despite denying it would ever do such a thing, Nintendo will start creating new games for mobile devices via a partnership with developer DeNA. The emphasis is on the word "new" -- you won't necessarily be getting Super Mario Bros. ports on your Android smartphone, for instance. Instead, the companies said "only new original games optimized for smart device functionality will be created, rather than porting games created specifically for the Wii U home console or the Nintendo 3DS portable system." In other words, it looks like Nintendo has relented to investors who said it's not profiting enough from its valuable intellectual property, and you may soon see its universe of characters pop up in Candy Crush-style mobile games.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/17/n...rtphone-games/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:39 Posted By: wraggster
If your budget is tight but you still want the new notifications and other stuff coming with Windows 10, Microsoft has your back -- depending on where you live. It just revealed the 4-inch Lumia 430 Dual SIM model that's Windows 10-ready for around 70 bucks. For such a price, you'll get about what you'd expect: a WVGA display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 CPU, 8GB of upgradeable storage and a 1,500 mAh battery. Unfortunately, the biggest compromise is with the cameras: it has a meager 2-megapixel front/0.3-megapixel shooters that will make for passable selfies and not much else.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/19/microsoft-lumia-430/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:40 Posted By: wraggster
Android fans: you no longer have to watch on the sidelines as your friends play TV tennis with their iPhones. Rolocule has released Motion Tennis Cast, an Android version of its free sports game that uses screen mirroring tech (such as Chromecast, Miracast or Samsung's AllShare Cast) to turn your phone into a Wii Sports-like motion controller, with your TV or a Chrome browser tab serving as the screen. You'll largely be lobbing and volleying like you did in the iOS version, although there's a new multiplayer mode that lets you challenge your Facebook and Google+ friends. Thereal party trick may be coming down the pipeline, however. Rolocule is teasing plans for an Android Wear version, so you'll one day have the option of swinging with your smartwatch.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/18/m...t-for-android/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:41 Posted By: wraggster
Just because you're not splurging on a top-of-the-line smartphone doesn't mean that you have to settle for a tiny amount of storage. Samsung certainly thinks that way -- it just announced a 3-bits-per-cell flash memory chip that promises 128GB of storage in "mass market" (read: more affordable) mobile devices. It's based on the plain eMMC tech you see in most phones instead of the fast UFS format inside the Galaxy S6, but you probably won't complain about the speed when it can still read sequential data at a very respectable 260MB per second. The one catch? There's no word on when it'll be ready, so you may be waiting a while before you're carrying a budget phone with more drive space than some laptops.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/18/s...ow-cost-phone/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:42 Posted By: wraggster
Vine's iPhone app is getting some major speed upgrades today. With its latest update, Vine will now preload videos even before you launch the app, which also makes some videos available when you're offline. Yes, that means you'll actually be able to check out Vines even when you're on the subway. To help make all of that possible, the company is now moving over to smaller video sizes (likely due to better compression), and it's implemented network caching, which stores videos for offline viewing. Specifically, the Vine app will now preload videos from your timeline and the Explore section, as well as your activity notifications. And yes, Android fans, a similar update is coming your way soon.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/18/vine-iphone-faster/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:46 Posted By: wraggster
Like a dozing teenager promising to take out the trash, Lenovo's been pledging to build a Windows Phone handset since November 2011. Microsoft, like a patient parent trying to motivate its offspring, has now tried to inspire its partner by giving Lenovo a very public deadline. In a post on the Microsoft Blog, Terry Myerson has revealed that Lenovo will launch its first Windows Phone handset by the mid-year of 2015. The one-line announcement was buried deep in a story about Windows 10 upgrades, but there's a sting in the tail for expectant westerners. Unfortunately, the devices will only be available on China Mobile, but we can always hope that Motorola might see what its new owner is doing and take the hint.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/18/l...phone-finally/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:50 Posted By: wraggster
Apple is apparently bending over backwards to make sure that its oft-rumoredstreaming TV service gets off the ground. New York Post sources claim that the company is willing to share viewer data with the networks, including demographics and viewing habits, if it means getting channels ahead of its service's reported fall launch. It's not clear just how much info broadcasters would get, although there's talk of letting them run ads if they don't think the subscription fees are enough.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/17/a...r-viewer-data/
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March 19th, 2015, 20:55 Posted By: wraggster
The rest of the games industry should follow the lead of PC and tear down their walled gardens, argues Valve boss Gabe Newell.
Speaking to MCV at GDC, Newell said that the firm’s latest projects, including the Steam Machines, streaming box Steam Link, Steam Controller and games engine Source 2, are all part of his company’s strategy to grow PC, and is letting other PC firms use the technology for free.
Newell added that it was important to Valve to invest in this technology and make it available to everyone to ensure PC gaming continues to thrive.
“We started to get pretty worried a while ago when we saw this sort of closing off,” he said. “It was like Microsoft saw the iPhone and said: ‘We should make the PC more like that; people should have to go through us to have new ideas’. And we thought that sounded like a terrible idea. The iPhone should be more like the PC and the internet. Not the other way around.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/valve...the-pc/0146892
“We were happy doing what we were doing but we felt that, for our own sake, we needed to make sure that the PC and PC gaming continue to exist and thrive.”
He continued: “Developers need the freedom to try out stuff; that’s how we’ve been successful.
“If there’s something useful, we’ll give it away. Somebody else will figure out another way to use it, as long as we treat it as a tool and not a straightjacket.”
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March 19th, 2015, 21:15 Posted By: wraggster
Bloomberg reports that according to a person with knowledge of the matter, Apple plans to start accepting non-Apple devices as trade-ins as the company seeks to extend market-share gains against Android smartphones. Apple is seeking to fuel even more iPhone 6 and 6 Plus sales after selling 74.5 million units in the last three months of 2014. Thanks to record sales, shipments of iPhones surpassed Android in the US with 47.7 percent of the market compared with Android's 47.6 percent. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook Apple "experienced the highest Android switcher rate in any of the last three launches in the three previous years." While Android phones don't hold their value as well as iPhones, it still makes sense for Apple Stores to accept them, says Israel Ganot, former CEO of Gazelle Inc., an online mobile device trade-in company. "Apple can afford to pay more than the market value to get you to switch over," says Ganot, "on the idea that you're going to fall in love with the iOS ecosystem and stay for a long time."
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/15/0...s-as-trade-ins
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March 19th, 2015, 21:17 Posted By: wraggster
Google has announced that it will start an official human-based screening process for all of the apps featured in its Google Play store, in a bid to "better protect the community" and "improve the app catalogue." The search giant revealed yesterday that a "team of experts" would be reviewing apps and all updates offered across the Google Play platform for those which violate Google's developer policies. The team will also give direct feedback to developers on what they need to do in order to fix their apps before they can be listed on the Store. A dedicated review page will allow developers to gain further "insight into why apps were rejected or suspended," as well as offering them the opportunity to "easily fix and resubmit their apps" for those who have violated minor regulations.
http://yro.slashdot.org/story/15/03/...banned-content
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March 20th, 2015, 21:57 Posted By: wraggster
Apple's criminally ignored set-top box is finally getting a major upgrade. The company is planning to announce a new Apple TV at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, according to Buzzfeed. And yes, sources say it'll pack in just about everything you've been hoping for: a real App Store, Siri-powered voice commands, and the usual spec bumps (including the new A8 processor and more storage). Nothing's confirmed just yet, but it certainly makes sense that we'll see a new Apple TV at WWDC, especially since we're hearing Apple's planning to debut its long-awaited TV serviceand Beats-powered streaming music service soon. Apple's also made it clear that its set-top box will play a big role in its HomeKit platform -- the new Apple TV might include additional hardware to make that possible.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/20/new-apple-tv/
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March 20th, 2015, 22:03 Posted By: wraggster
Another year, another MWC trade show, another flagship model added to Samsung's Galaxy line-up. Actually, make that two, with the new Galaxy S6 joined by a curved-screen doppelgänger, the S6 edge. Aside from the sloping sides of the S6 edge's display, both are cut from the same, premium cloth. Bound in aluminium, powered by identical octa-core chipsets, both hosting 5.1-inch Quad HD displays and 16-megapixel cameras, they are exactly what you expect new flagships to be. That is, the best smartphones Samsung has in its arsenal. And ahead of the global launch of the handsets on April 10th, they are now available to preorder from a variety of outlets in the UK.
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March 21st, 2015, 21:22 Posted By: wraggster
While BBM Protected has been keeping enterprise users' chats secure since last year, it only used to work if it's installed on both parties' phones. Now, though, the feature can keep convos secure even if only one of the chatters has it. In fact, the other person doesn't even have to be a BlackBerry user: Protected now works even on iOS and Android devices. Considering you can't exactly force, say, clients to ditch their iPhones, Samsungs and HTCs, among other brands that carry Android, this is definitely good news. Those who absolutely have to chat through secure methods only need to start a Protected convo, and the message above will appear so long as the other person has the BBM app. Hopefully, company execs can stop worrying about employees unknowingly leaking sensitive info by using unprotected apps. Unless, of course, they're the ones being reckless.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/21/b...d-ios-android/
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March 21st, 2015, 21:23 Posted By: wraggster
If you're frustrated that your smartphone locks while it's still in your hands, Google may soon come to your rescue. A handful of Android Police readers report that theirLollipop-equipped phones' Smart Lock security now includes "on-body detection," a motion-sensitive feature that keeps your Android device unlocked so long as it's either in-hand or in your pocket. This isn't completely secure (a pickpocket could have a field day), but you don't have to worry about someone snooping on your personal info just because you left your handset on the table for a hot minute. Just when you'll get this option isn't certain, though. Google is slowly rolling out body detection to users through Google Play Services, not software updates, so you might not know it's available until you dig through the settings at the right time.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/21/a...ion-detection/
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March 23rd, 2015, 20:56 Posted By: wraggster
Facebook isn't done trying to replace your Android phone's software just becauseHome fizzled out. Android Police tipsters have spotted the social network testing a dialer app that would not only show more info about who's calling, but stop calls from "commonly blocked numbers." In theory, this would prevent telemarketers and technical support scams from getting through even when you don't recognize their digits. It's not clear if or when this dialer will ever see the light of day -- these kinds of tests happen all the time. If it launches, though, it could be one of the few standalone Facebook apps that you actually want to use.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/23/f...hone-app-leak/
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March 23rd, 2015, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster
Only a few weeks after Samsung revealed it's preinstalling Microsoft's apps on the upcoming Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, the two companies are getting even closer.Microsoft just announced that Samsung will also be bundling its Office apps, Skype, and OneDrive on select Android tablets sometime in the first half of the year. And when it comes to tablets Samsung sells to businesses, the Microsoft apps will also work together with its Knox security offering, which makes devices more secure and lets you switch between personal and professional profiles. That's what you call synergy, folks. Microsoft's been struggling to make a dent in the mobile market with Windows Phone, so it makes sense for it to team up with the biggest player on the largest mobile platform to promote its services. And of course, the integration with Microsoft's apps -- especially Office -- makes Samsung's wares a worthier option for businesses.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/23/s...osoft-android/
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March 23rd, 2015, 20:59 Posted By: wraggster
It's no secret that Samsung scaled back on bloatware with the Galaxy S6, reducing the clutter and hopefully giving you a leaner, meaner smartphone. However, there's one more treat in store: you can cull many of the apps that are included, too. XDA forum member Jeshter2000 has noticed that a pre-release Galaxy S6 edge lets him disable or uninstall many of the preloaded programs, including some of those from Google and Samsung. If you'd rather ditch S Voice entirely and rely solely on Google's (frankly superior) native voice commands, you can. So long as this carries through to the GS6 you buy in stores, it'll represent a big change of heart for Samsung -- the company is notorious for bundling redundant, non-removable apps, but it's now determined to give you much more control.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/23/g...ove-bloatware/
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March 23rd, 2015, 21:14 Posted By: wraggster
Smartphones will make up the 'overwhelming majority' of smart connected device shipments (77.8 per cent) ahead of PCs (11.6 per cent) and tablets (10.7 per cent) by 2019, predicts IDC.
The analyst firm has put out a new forecast report, its Worldwide Quarterly Smart Connected Device Tracker, which states that the combined total market of smartphones, tablets, plus 2-in-1s and PCs, is set to grow from 1.8 billion units in 2014 to 2.5 billion units in 2019.
During that time, IDC expects smartphones will grow to represent the overwhelming majority of total smart connected device (SCD) shipments, dwarfing both tablets and PCs in terms of shipment volumes.
In 2010, PCs still made up the lion's share of the total device market, with the combined desktop and notebook categories accounting for about 52.5 per cent of shipments versus 44.7 per cent for smartphones and 2.8 per cent for tablets.
By 2014, however, smartphones had grown to represent 73.4 per cent of total shipments, while PCs had slipped to 16.8 per cent and tablets had increased to 12.5 per cent.
By 2019, IDC expects the distribution to be 77.8 per cent smartphones, 11.6 per cent PCs, and 10.7 per cent tablets.
"Smartphone growth continues at an astounding pace, while growth in the PC and tablet markets is proving to be more challenging," said Tom Mainelli, Program Vice President for Devices at IDC.
"There are clearly some bright spots in both markets: Detachable 2-in-1s show strong growth potential in tablets, and convertible notebooks are beginning to gain traction in PCs. But ultimately, for more people in more places, the smartphone is the clear choice in terms of owning one connected device.
"Even as we expect slowing smartphone growth later in the forecast, it's hard to overlook the dominant position smartphones play in the greater device ecosystem. And it's not likely that anything—including wearables—will unseat it from this dominant position anytime soon."
Melissa Chau, Senior Research Manager for Mobile Devices, added that not all smartphone growth will be equal.
"Going forward, the future of smartphones lies in emerging markets, sub-$100 price points, and phablets," she said. "In 2014, 73 per cent of smartphones were shipped to emerging markets, 21 per cent were priced below $100, and 12 per cent had screen sizes between 5.5 inches and less than seven inches.
"By 2019, these categories will all increase – 80 per cent of smartphones will be shipped to emerging markets, 35 per cent will be priced below $100, and 32 per cent will have a screen size of between 5.5 and seven inches. So far the market has very much focused on premium models and brands, but emerging market consumers are looking for greater value from a single device."
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...ts-slow/035846
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March 25th, 2015, 23:55 Posted By: wraggster
As Apple stores are prepping for the launch of Apple Watch, its store staff are swatting up on their fashion trends as well as device specs.
To assist in sales of the wearable device, which merges fashion with technology, retail staff are to offer personal fashion and styling advice to help customers find the best type of strap for them, reports 9to5mac (image source for the below).
Shoppers will be advised based on how they dress as well as their lifestyle. The guidelines that Apple has offered for giving such advice as a novice consists of making comments about why an option is a good choice as opposed to a bad one, and using accessories already owned by the customer to base the advice on.
It also suggests they don’t focus on price as a reason to recommend an option, because the customer will spend more on a product that’ll make them feel good.
Apple allegedly expects its customers to say “I love how it will coordinate with many of my outfits," "I’m sure I’ll have this for years" and "I think I can afford that".
In other news, fake Apple Store employees from YouTube channel Nelkfilmz recently took to the shop floor, attempting to convince customers to pick Microsoft or Samsung in favour of an iPhone.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...h-sales/035866
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March 25th, 2015, 23:58 Posted By: wraggster
An anonymous reader writes:UI designer Eli Schiff has posted an article about the "climate of fear" surrounding Apple in the software development community. He points out how developers who express criticism in an informal setting often recant when their words are being recorded, and how even moderate public criticism is often prefaced by flattery and endorsements.
Beyond that, the industry has learned that they can't rely on Apple's walled garden to make a profit. The opaque app review process, the race to the bottom on pricing, and Apple's resistance to curation of the App Store are driving "independent app developers into larger organizations and venture-backed startups." Apple is also known to cut contact with developers if they release for Android first. The "climate of fear" even affects journalists, who face not only stonewalling from Apple after negative reporting, but also a brigade of Apple fans and even other journalists trying to paint them as anti-Apple.
http://apple.slashdot.org/story/15/0...-fear-of-apple
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March 26th, 2015, 23:45 Posted By: wraggster
Thanks to the consistently high local demand, the iPhone resell business is rather lucrative in China, to the point where even the company who actually manufactures the devices wants in as well. According to Bloomberg, Apple is about to launch an iPhone trade-in program in China (we're surprised that it's taken this long, to be honest), but it'll be Foxconn on the receiving end. Basically, the OEM giant will buy the used iPhones directly, before refurbishing and then reselling them on its own online stores plus Taobao, China's popular eBay-like platform. Bloomberg's source added that the chain may extend to physical stores as well.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/25/f...rade-in-china/
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March 26th, 2015, 23:45 Posted By: wraggster
When the UK's Members of Parliament get down to work following the election in May, they'll have more than just a new government on their hands -- they'll have a tablet, too. The Parliamentary tech team is handing out cellular-equipped iPad Air 2units to all 650 House of Commons MPs so that they have a secure way to do business wherever they are. While 209 of them already had iPads, this move makes them standard issue.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/25/u...commons-ipads/
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March 27th, 2015, 22:13 Posted By: wraggster
Live streaming apps like Twitter's Periscope and Meerkat are all the rage right now, but so far they've only been accessible to iPhone users. Enter Telescope, a third-party Periscope app for Windows Phone, which opens up the service's live streams to an entirely new audience. You can't actually broadcast your own streams from the app yet (the developer says it's coming), but you can sign up for Periscope and view other live feeds from within the app. It's not a complete solution, but it's something until Twitter rolls out an official Windows Phone client. Expect to wait a while though -- even Twitter's own microblogging app for Windows Phone is still miles behind its iPhone and Android entries. Both Twitter and Meerkat say they're also working on Android apps, but Telescope makes Windows Phone the first platform outside of iOS to get one of those live streaming apps.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/27/t...windows-phone/
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March 27th, 2015, 22:15 Posted By: wraggster
You can't actually buy an Apple Watch for another month or so, but Apple has already opened the gate for apps. 9to5Mac points out a slew of freshly updated apps, including Twitter, WeChat, Evernote and the weather app Dark Sky (shown above), among others. While regular developers won't be able to submit their wearable-ready apps until later, this select group is getting started early. There will be a section in the App Store just for the Watch, but if you can't wait until April 24th you can start getting ready right now.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/27/a...h-app-updates/
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March 28th, 2015, 23:40 Posted By: wraggster
If you've been itching to try out a technical preview version of Windows 10 on your phone but didn't have a device on the short list, then we have good news. Microsoftjust released a list of devices that it expects to support in the next "flight" and it includes additional Lumia models like the 1020, 1320, 1520, 920, Icon and so on (the list is after the break -- it does not include the Lumia 930). It will be at least a week until the next update rolls out, but there's no specific date promised, and the list of supported devices could change.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/27/w...o-more-phones/
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March 30th, 2015, 20:07 Posted By: wraggster
Yes, the rumors of Apple expanding its trade-in program were true -- the company's stores (both online and retail) are now willing to take your competing smartphone in return for credit toward a new iPhone. If you live in France, Italy, the UK or the US, you can trade in certain Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices (the BlackBerry Z10, Lumia 1020 and Nexus 5 are among the examples). We can't imagine that you'll be too eager to use this option -- you may either remain loyal to a platform, or can find a buyer who'll offer more -- but it could be useful if you're determined to ditch an old phone in an eco-friendly way. Just be sure to call if you're going to try this soon. We've reached out to a number of stores, and only a few were aware that non-iPhone trade-ins were live. It could take some time before every store is up to speed.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/30/a...l-smartphones/
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March 30th, 2015, 20:08 Posted By: wraggster
Even if you're not laying down thousands of dollars for the VIP treatment, if you're looking for an Apple Watch (and you're shopping in old-school bricks-and-mortar style), you won't be able casually dip into an Apple store and get some new tech-laden wrist candy. Not so fast: according to training documents seen at MacRumors, there will be no walk-in sales, at least to begin with. Likely tied to rumored supply concerns about Apple's first wearable, customers will have to make an online reservation ahead of getting to buy it. Those that do will then then get to try on a watch and have a play between the pre-sales date of April 10th and eventual launch on April 24th. It won't be forever, however: according to the leak, Apple will likely offer walk-in sales of the wearable at a later date.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/30/a...h-reservation/
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March 30th, 2015, 20:16 Posted By: wraggster
Those wanting to purchase the gold $10,000 'Edition' version of the Apple Watch will have the blow to their wallets softened by being allowed to jump to the front of the queue.
Customers can expect a unique shopping experience, skipping queues, and benefitting from a dedicated expert that’ll guide them through their Apple Store adventure, reports 9to5Mac.
These VIP visitors will be able to try out the $10k device in a private room where they will be able to try out just two devices at a time.
Potential Apple Watch buyers will also be able to video conference an Apple employee if they don’t want to visit the store in person.
In other Apple news: The Silicon Valley company has secretly doubled its data centre site near Reno, Nevada.
Apple now has two huge buildings on the site, providing twice the capacity of its initial large structure from one year ago.
There is also around 345 acres of land reserved by Apple in total, giving it lots of room to expand.
But it’s not all about Apple when it comes to spending, as chief executive Tim Cook has announced that he will be donating most of his vast wealth to charity before he dies.
After he has funded his ten-year-old nephew’s college education, he will join the likes of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s Bill Gates on the Giving Pledge.
According to Fortune Magazine, Cook holds Ł80 million in Apple shares, and Ł447 million of restricted stocks. His base salary is currently sitting at Ł6.2 million a year.
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/...eatment/035899
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March 30th, 2015, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster
via http://emu-russia.net/en/
Nintendo DS emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Added fog emulation;
- Added user profiles;
- Several optimizations and game fixes;
- Fixed custom clock UI;
- Added workaround for X86 on Android 4.4+;
- Fixes some performance problems on Android 5.0;
- Edge marking;
- Cheat editor;
- Savestate fixes;
- Slot2 gamepak support.
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 30th, 2015, 22:21 Posted By: wraggster
via http://emu-russia.net/en/
ColecoVision emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Enabled application-wide hardware graphics acceleration.
- Removed unnecessary group inside Emulation Settings.
- Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
- Added tile view to the File Selector.
- Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
- Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
- Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
- You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/ColEm/names.dat".
- ColEm now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.
News source: https://play.google.com
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 30th, 2015, 22:22 Posted By: wraggster
via http://emu-russia.net/en/
Sega Master System/Game Gear emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Fixed VRAM writes when VDP is in read mode.
- Fixed graphical glitches in Klax (both SMS and GG).
- Fixed title screen garbage in Wolf Child.
- Fixed corrupted explosion craters in AstroWarrior.
- Added 15 new GameGear games to the Cheatopedia.
- Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
- Added tile view to the File Selector.
- Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
- Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
- Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 30th, 2015, 22:24 Posted By: wraggster
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NES emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Enabled application-wide hardware graphics acceleration.
- Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up and removed extra screen.
- Added navigation menu and tile view to the File Selector.
- Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
- Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
- Added "up" button to the emulator title bar.
- You can add own game database in "/sdcard/iNES/names.dat".
- DPAD_CENTER confirms key assignments.
- iNES now appears on Google Play for AndroidTV.
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 30th, 2015, 22:29 Posted By: wraggster
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Nintendo GameBoy/GameBoy Color emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Enabled application-wide graphics acceleration.
- Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up.
- Removed group inside Emulation Settings.
- Added navigation menu and tile view to the File Selector.
- Moved view toggles to the navigation menu.
- Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
- Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
- You can add your own game database in "/sdcard/VGB/names.dat".
- DPAD_CENTER now confirms key assignments.
- VGB shows up in Google Play for AndroidTV.
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 30th, 2015, 22:30 Posted By: wraggster
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ZX Spectrum emulator for Android has been updated. Changes:
- Released free Speccy 3.4 for Windows and Linux.
- Fixed Casltevania by moving default breakpoint to 0065h.
- Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up from File Selector.
- Fixed sound tone remaining after disabling melodic sound.
- When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
- Added "Autoload Tapes and Disks" emulation option.
- Added "Audible Tape Loading" emulation option.
- Added "Melodic Sound" emulation option.
- Cleaned up the grid view in the File Selector.
News source: https://play.google.com
News source: https://play.google.com
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March 31st, 2015, 00:00 Posted By: wraggster
via http://www.emucr.com/
VGBAnext v1.2.6 is released. VGBAnext emulates GBA, GBC, and GB handheld gaming consoles and their addons, such as tilt sensors, vibration packs, printers, and cheating devices. VGBAnext is specifically opimized for Android devices and comes with cheats for dozens of popular games. It lets you save game progress at any moment, or even rewind gameplay back in time. You can exchange saved game states with other users, or play together by using the network play. VGBAnext supports GoogleTV and a variety of gamepads, including Xperia Play, Moga, iCade, Wiimote, Sixaxis, Nyko PlayPad, and others.
* Supports full screen landscape and portrait modes, with many special effect options and customizable skin.
* Supports Moga and iCade gamepads, Nyko PlayPad, Xperia Play, Wiimote and Sixaxis.
* Supports GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3.
* The built-in Cheatopedia offers cheat codes for dozens of popular games.
* Save gameplay at any point and go back to that point once your character gets killed.
* Rewind gameplay 16 seconds back with a single keypress.
* Share your current progress with other users via State Exchange feature.
* Use Network Play to play with other users over WiFi.
* Play with your hardware keyboard, gamepad, touch screen, or accelerometer.
* Record game soundtrack to MIDI files and use them as ringtones.
* On-screen buttons can be freely rearranged.
VGBAnext v1.2.6 Changelog:
* Now resetting rotation when screen mode changes.
* Fixed score bar in Pinball Tycoon.
* Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.
* Moved GB options straight into Emulation Settings.
* Added Ice Age and Increidble Hulk GBA cheats.
* Added Iridion3D and Iridion II GBA cheats.
* Added Karnaaj Rally and Hey Arnold GBA cheats.
* Added Adventure of Lolo and Catz GB cheats.
* Added Alfred Chicken and Casper GB cheats.
* Added Airforce Delta, Croc and Croc 2 GB cheats.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.emu
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