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- ASUS back with another CES 2014 teaser: could they be hinting at new 4, 5, and 6-inch display smartphones? [VIDEO]
- Official Galaxy Note 3 wireless charging S-View Flip Cover now available from Samsung
- Newly published Snapchat exploit could give “hackers” access your name and phone numbers [UPDATE]
- Google Cultural Institute now open in Paris, 34 new institutes jump on board
- HTC design exec, others facing charges for allegedly leaking company secrets
- Google offering albums from Kanye West & Chvrches free as part of Play Picks 2013
- LG G3 rumored to carry Quad-HD display, octa-core chipset
- Is this Samsung tablet spotted at the FCC the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4?
- NVIDIA’s Tegra Note 7 gets Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update
| Posted: 27 Dec 2013 06:31 PM PST
In preparation for CES 2014 — which happens to be kicking off in less than 2 weeks — ASUS uploaded a new video teaser to their YouTube account. In the first video we showed you a few days ago, it appeared ASUS was hinting at some kind of dual-booting Android/Windows tablet. This time around they’re back with a video, titled “What’s your number?” The video features balls that begin falling from the sky like rain and for a brief moment, the numbers 4, 5, and 6 appear. This is leading some to believe ASUS could be hinting at display sizes for an upcoming smartphone lineup. Makes sense given the number tones that the balls make when they hit the ground. Check it out for yourself below. ASUS will be live streaming their press event dubbed “In Search of Incredible” Monday, January 6th at 12pm (PT) here. Jumping over to the link reveals a countdown that has already begun. Of course, Phandroid will be in attendance giving you a hands-on at whatever is announced, so stay tuned! |
| Official Galaxy Note 3 wireless charging S-View Flip Cover now available from Samsung Posted: 27 Dec 2013 03:28 PM PST
It’s been said that for some, once you go wireless charging, you never go back. For Samsung Galaxy Note 3 owners looking to equip their devices with some convenient wireless charging, up until now the only option was the official S-Charger Cover (stock battery cover, but with wireless charging built-in). If you were looking for something that provides a little more protection, Samsung’s wireless charging S-View Flip Cover is now officially available from their online store. At $70, it wont come cheap, (nearly double that of the S-Charger Cover) and keep in mind you’ll still need a Qi compatible wireless charging pad. Fortunately, wireless charging pads can be found littered all around the net, so finding them wont be difficult (you can even use the Nexus wireless charger on Google Play here). Just try to find one that outputs at 1A, or you’ll be charging your Note 3 for days-on-end.
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| Newly published Snapchat exploit could give “hackers” access your name and phone numbers [UPDATE] Posted: 27 Dec 2013 01:35 PM PST
While some of us here at Phandroid simply haven’t been able to get into the whole “Snapchat craze,” we know a good portion of the kids these days seem to love it. In fact, with between 10 and 50 million downloads in the Google Play Store, we’d say a good portion of you probably have the app installed on your device. Guess that’s why the internet seems to be freaking out this afternoon over a recently discovered vulnerability in Snapchat that could allow hackers to easily archive the names and phone numbers of the service’s some umpteen million users. The exploit was discovered by the Gibson Security firm who — get this — claims they notified Snapchat about the vulnerability back in August. Where Snapchat recently updated their app with fun new features like filters, larger text overlays, and replays, it appears that they’ve simply ignored patching up what could be a pretty serious vulnerability. It’s this lack of communication between the 2 parties that lead to the security firm based in Australia to publish the exploit for all to see. The worst part? According to Gibson, the exploit could have been patched up with a simple 10 lines of code. UPDATE Snapchat has responded to the vulnerability claims in a blog post, essentially calling this exploit a non-issue. While they agree it would be theoretically possible for someone to upload a huge data base of numbers and somehow connect them to user’s accounts, it says it’s extremely unlikely. So much, they’re shrugging off the issue entirely. As it turns out, they claim they’ve already done some work to ensure something like this doesn’t happen, saying:
[ZDNet] |
| Google Cultural Institute now open in Paris, 34 new institutes jump on board Posted: 27 Dec 2013 12:54 PM PST
The Google Cultural Institute officially kicked off in Paris on Dec. 10th, melding technology and art in Google’s mission to “make the world’s culture accessible online.” An extension of Google’s Art Project, the cultural hub will be home to exhibitions and conferences — even a workshop as part of Google Open Gallery where artists can create digital works using a 3D camera, printer, and large interactive screens. It’s also said the institute will soon establish a residency for young artists, but Google wasn’t able to confirm a timeline. Google pointed out the project is non-commercial, meaning Google wont be making any money off the high resolution digital content offered up by participating institutions. Google maintains these institutions — which recently added 34 new global partners and now includes over 300 museums, galleries, and archives from over 40 countries — will still retain all copyrights to the images used in the project. With all of that, it appears the Institute still wasn’t too well received. Google’s much publicized privacy concerns lead to the country’s cultural minister declining his invite to attend the grand opening of the institute last-minute. But for everyone else, the Google Cultural Institute is currently open to all students, artists, curators and other art professionals at Google’s headquarters in Paris, France. |
| HTC design exec, others facing charges for allegedly leaking company secrets Posted: 27 Dec 2013 11:58 AM PST
Six HTC employees accused of leaking company secrets and arrested last August are now facing formal charges in Taiwan. Prosecutors say the group, led by former HTC Vice President of Design Thomas Chien, planned to use the insider information to start a new company. In addition, the six along with three employees of unnamed suppliers are being charged for their role in accepting bribes and creating fictitious expense reports. If found guilty, each upheld charge could equate to 10 years in prison. While the problem is that of the courts and no longer HTC's, the bad karma around HTC continues to mount. Despite the release of the HTC One, a device that is sure to find its place on many an end-of-year list, the Taiwanese smartphone maker can't seem to turn around its dismal fortunes. Even worse, HTC can't seem to maneuver the crowded market to reclaim some of the stake it once held with consumers and investors alike. [via WSJ] |
| Google offering albums from Kanye West & Chvrches free as part of Play Picks 2013 Posted: 27 Dec 2013 10:36 AM PST
Google is highlighting their top albums and tracks of 2013, and we are the benefactors. As part of Play Picks 2013, Play Music users can download full albums from Kanye West and Chvrches for free. A selection of top tracks from other artists can also be downloaded for free along with discounted albums from Drake, Lorde, M.I.A, and Janelle Monae. West's Yeezus and Chvrches’ The Bones of What You Believe were selected as Play Music's Album of the Year and Breakout Artist of the Year, respectively. Editor's picks make up a 20 track compilation of the year's best music from the likes of Arcade Fire, Major Lazer, Rihanna, and more. The discounted and free music won't be that way for long, but if you missed some of the best new sounds of 2013 you still have some time to get schooled before the calendar rolls over to 2014. Head over to the link below to see the full list and pad out your listening library. [via Google Play] |
| LG G3 rumored to carry Quad-HD display, octa-core chipset Posted: 27 Dec 2013 09:42 AM PST
Good things come in multiples of four, or that must be LG's line of thinking based on the latest spec rumors for the LG G3. The G3, which naturally would be the followup to the recently launched G2, could feature a major upgrade in hardware compared to LG's current flagship (and nearly every other smartphone on the market). According to ZDNet's Korean branch, LG is building a handset that will feature a QHD display and octa-core processor. The chipset is said to be under development in-house under the LG Odin name. The phone might also feature a 16MP camera. The QHD display, which is of an unknown size, is not to be confused with previous qHD displays. Note the capitalization. The upper-case Q stands for 'quad' and features a resolution of 2560 x 1440. The LG G3 is expected to launch sometime in 2014, but exact details haven't been pinned down. No word on if LG will continue to locate the volume rocker and power button on the back of the phone. [via ZDNet Korea] |
| Is this Samsung tablet spotted at the FCC the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4? Posted: 27 Dec 2013 07:32 AM PST
A new Samsung tablet has popped up in the FCC's filings, and we have just enough info to suggest it could be the rumored Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. An outline of the device in question confirms its display measures somewhere in the 8-9 inch range, but the real giveaway is a listed model number of SM-T320. That number was previously associated with the tablet as part of a report that claimed Samsung would launch both Pro and Lite tablet models in their Galaxy lineup during 2014. The Pro 8.4 would be joined by a Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 and Pro 12.2 as well as a Galaxy Tab 3 Lite. All devices are expected to launch during the first half of 2014 and could debut at CES, which just so happens to be only a few weeks away. Perhaps our questions wills be answered then. |
| NVIDIA’s Tegra Note 7 gets Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update Posted: 27 Dec 2013 06:44 AM PST
NVIDIA's own Tegra-powered tablet, aptly named the Tegra Note 7, has been ushered onto Google's Android 4.3 platform. While the Jelly Bean build isn't the latest and greatest (that would be KitKat), it marks a major update for the slate that includes several new features and tweaks. A major focus seems to have been placed on improving the tablet's stylus. The Note 7 now features support of left-handed users and “help option" for DirectStylus (we're assuming it provides a tutorial or tips on using the slate's pressure-sensitive stylus input). A toggle for turning the stylus on and off has also been added to the notification shade. In other areas, NVIDIA has added always-on HDR to the devices camera to improve performance over multiple lighting conditions. The camera also gets tuned with video stabilization and other enhancements. The Android 4.3 update also enables the ability to transfer apps to microSD storage. The Note 7 didn't set the world afire, but its a nice option for folks shopping in the $200 range and is comparable in many ways to Google's Nexus 7. The latest software update makes it all the better. [via NVIDIA] |
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