Thursday
Seriously, there is a YouTube player app for Android Wear devices
In case you were looking for more ways to waste the battery of your Android Wear device, I have some good news for you! There is now a YouTube app for your smartwatch.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos receives Android 5.1.1 update
Despite the fact that it isn't being sold in that many markets, it's now time for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos to get its taste of the absolute latest version of Android, namely 5.1.1 Lollipop. The single-SIM version of the Galaxy S6 has been on the receiving end of this particular iteration of Android for a few weeks now, depending on region and carrier. As you can see from the screengrab to the left, in the case of the dual-SIM Galaxy S6 Duos, the download will be around 620MB in size if you choose to apply the update over-the-air. You can obviously do that, but if for some reason you don't get the update notification on your phone, you can always turn to Kies, Samsung's desktop PC app, for help. You should be able to install the new software using it too. For now, the rollout seems to be confined to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. However, it's sure to spread to other markets soon. Just as the changelog in the screenshot notes, aside from bumping up the Android version, the new software also brings with it some unnamed security enhancements, improved UI and system stability, and performance...
Samsung Galaxy J2 appears in GeekBench database
Samsung Galaxy J2 has popped in various rumors throughout the last few months, but just few days ago we learned some units was shipped in India for testing purposes. This was an obvious sign Samsung is very close to launching the Galaxy J2 officially. Today we got an even better evidence the Galaxy J2 is indeed now in testing. The smartphone popped in the GeekBench results database. According to its recorded data, the J2 packs a quad-core 1.2GHz 32-bit processor (probably Cortex-A7), 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. From the previous leak we know the Galaxy J2 display should be a 4.7" qHD unit, a small bump over the Galaxy J1. We expect the device to go official very soon. It should be launched in India, and probably China, before other markets. Source 1 | Source 2 |...
MediaTek dismisses Nvidia merger rumors
You definitely shouldn’t trust everything you hear and even more so, everything you read online and the recent MediaTek, Nvidia merger rumor is a prime example of exactly what can happen otherwise. The speculation was quickly debunked MediaTek, but apparently, not before the memo reached the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The implications of such a merger [...]
Nexus 6, YotaPhone 2 get big price cuts in the UK
Following Motorola’s UK summer sale, which saw the Nexus 6 smartphone being offered on discounted rates, Google has also slashed the price of the handset in the country.
OnePlus 2 might come with dual-lens rear camera
The OnePlus 2 smartphone, which is set to be officially announced on July 27, will come with a dual-camera set-up on the back, according to some leaked sketches of the device obtained by Business Insider. As you can see in the sketch above, the set-up sits just above the fingerprint sensor, which the Chinese company recently confirmed through a teaser. Another leaked sketch (see image below) reveals that the OnePlus One successor will come with an 8MP front camera. The sketches also reveal that the phone will be made of glass and metal. Of course, there is currently no way to ascertain all this information. So far, in addition to the fingerprint sensor mentioned above, what we do know for sure is that the handset will employ the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, and will have a USB Type-C...
2015 Buick Enclave
The 2015 Buick Enclave, now in its eighth year, continues to provide stylish, flexible, and practical transportation for five to seven people and their possessions. By now its look is almost classic, and after a mild styling refresh a few years ago, the Enclave carries on with very few changes for 2015. A heated steering wheel is now optional on...Rumor: Apple Watch 2 will also come with square display
If you're hoping that the next generation Apple Watch will sport a round display, there is some bad news: a new report out of South Korea is suggesting that Apple is planning to retain the square form factor in the Watch 2. It is also being said that the next version of the smartwatch will have the same screen size and resolution as its predecessor. The report, however, notes that the display on the Watch 2 will be thinner so as to allow for a larger battery. Finally, the rumor also says that aside from LG, Samsung will also provide P-OLED panels for the wearable device, which is in contrary to some earlier reports that suggested that LG will remain the exclusive display supplier for the Watch...
2015 BMW 2-Series
The BMW 2-Series replaced the 1-Series Coupe last year, and it brought improved styling, better handling, and upgraded materials, while keeping its fundamental place in the automaker's lineup. And now, for 2015, a convertible body style and all-wheel drive help diversify this model line of two-door cars. The 2-Series slots right into the...Can a 10 ton steamroller flatten the LG G Flex 2?
Stress and torture test videos have really become trendy and only seem to be growing in popularity.Nowadays it seems that scientific and carefully though-out testing procedures have almost entirely given way to over the top experiments and often senseless carnage and destruction, simply for the sake of it. Mind you, we are not complaining – [...]
More details emerge on Samsung's next Tizen phone
More details have emerged on Samsung's next Tizen-powered smartphone. While previous rumors had suggested that the Z1 successor will be called the Z3, as well as revealed some of its specifications, a new report has revealed that the device will carry a model number of SM-Z300H_SWA_DD. The report also notes that the handset is expected to run the version 3.0 of the South Korean company's own mobile operating system. While there was no word on the device's release window, the report did say that Samsung could unveil the Z3 smartphone during its Tizen Development Summit, which is scheduled for July 30-31 in India. Via | Image...
Warner Bros. allegedly knew about Arkham Knight issues on PC months before launch
Having issues playing the latest Batman: Arkham Knight on PC? Here is some salt to rub on that wound. Turns out publisher Warner Bros. knew about the terrible state of the PC version of the game for months before launch and decided to release it anyway.
Analyst predicts Apple Watch sales will start slowing down fast
Smartwatches are still a developing niche, so there is quite a lot of uncertainty in the market. Still, if someone was going to make it big selling the odd accessories, Apple would be the best bet. Despite all the company's marketing efforts to push the Watch, it seems initial buzz has started wearing off and sales are heading for a significant decline. At least, that is what Brad Hargreaves predicts. The leading analyst at Pacific Crest Securities and has worked on Apple Watch forecasts in the past. As Brad clarified in a note to his clients, the Apple Watch should still manage to meet and perhaps even exceed the 5.5 million sales, he predicted for Q1 2015. Then however enthusiasm is quickly predicted to fade away - sales in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, which he initially estimated at 11 million, have been slashed to 10.5 and numbers decrease even more drastically for 2016 - 21 million watches, instead of 24 million. Brad Hargreaves bases his prediction on quite a lot of indicators: Store visits, Google search volume, third-party data and recent supply checks all suggest demand for Apple Watch has fallen sharply from initial levels, Google search statistics were also tabbed for extra info, so the research seems to be fairly extensive. Still, we just have to wait and see if the future is quite as gloomy for the Apple Watch and where such a scenario leaves other wearables as well. Source |...
Exclusive: iPhone 6s duo to be thicker, case sketches confirm
The case maker ITSKINS will be starting work on its lineup for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Naturally it got the official dimensions for the devices and those are clearly visible by the sketches below. While the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will look exactly like the current sixth generation, they will be a hair thicker. The iPhone 6s should be 7.0 mm tick, up 0.1mm from the iPhone 6, while the iPhone 6s Plus will be 7.13mm - up just 0.03mm from the 7.1 thick 6 Plus model. The extra thickness is somewhat of a confirmation of the Force Touch display, which requires some extra space. The rumor has been around for quite some time and after the new MacBook Pro lineup and Apple Watch, the iPhone 6s duo will be next to get the pressure-sensitive technology. The Force Touch display, also hinted in the code of iOS 9, will allow for new gestures on the iPhones. The iPhone 6s smartphones are reportedly entering production, so it makes sense the case maker begin theirs as well. The iPhone 6s should be unveiled in September with better chipset, a 12MP camera, LTE Cat.6 capable modem, and maybe a USB-C connectivity...
Olympus Air A01 is a wireless camera for your smartphone
Olympus has announced the new Air A01 wireless camera, along the lines of the Sony QX1. The A01 has a 16 megapixel sensor and TruePic VII image processor as the latest OM-D and PEN cameras, and a Micro Four Thirds lens mount for you to attach to any of Olympus’ compatible lenses. The camera can [...]
Apple iPhone 6s family rumored to feature a 12MP camera module
The Apple iPhone 6s family will feature 12MP main cameras according to leaked images on Weibo by alleged Foxconn employee. The photos have subsequently been removed from the account. The camera unit has reportedly been optimized to shoot 4K video and slow-motion footage at 240 frames per second. Previous rumors suggested that Apple might opt for a 16MP unit in the iPhone 6 successor. With internal model numbers N66 for iPhone 6s and N71 for iPhone 6s Plus, both models will pack 2GB of RAM, 5MP front camera, and LTE Category 6 modem. The successors of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have reportedly entered early production. Apple is expected to launch the duo in September. Via...
Wednesday
2015 Nissan Murano
The 2015 Nissan Murano mid-size crossover is at once a charming outlier and a carefully designed inside job that, whichever way you see it, breaks out of the crossover mold in meaningful ways. The flamboyant, head-turning Murano is quite the icebreaker. Elegance, style, and luxury-like ambiance—not ruggedness and trail prowess—are the...Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets a cheaper variant with Intel Core i7 CPU
Microsoft has added a new Surface Pro 3 model to its convertible tablet lineup. The newcomer is the most affordable variant of the slate with an Intel Core i7 CPU.
2015 Dodge Charger
Dodge, until recently, had been steering the Charger in the same retro-muscle-car direction as its Challenger coupe. But starting with the 2015 Charger, this big, four-door sedan takes a different tack. Instead, it gets a more modern look on the outside—one that serves almost as a counterpoint to the Challenger's faithful retro-revival, all...
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