Android Phone Fans |
- Just in time for Father’s Day: pick up a Moto G for only $70 on Amazon [DEALS]
- It’s actually happening: AT&T’s ASUS Padfone X pre-orders open up next week
- T-Mobile Uncarrier 5.0 event scheduled for June 18th
- Apple makes it official, will buy Beats for $3 billion
- Google Camera update 2.2.024 brings 16:9 aspect ratio and delayed timers [DOWNLOAD]
- Camera Comparison: LG G3 vs Galaxy S5 vs One M8 vs Galaxy Note 3 vs iPhone 5s
- Sprint HTC One M7 gets Sense 6 update today
- Moto X+1 spotted in the wilds of a Chicago subway?
- Deal: Get 6 months of Google Play Music All Access with Sonos purchase
- LG G3 struts its stuff in new ad [VIDEO]
- Deal: Moto G for Verizon $70 at Amazon
- Google to build 100 prototypes of their own self-driving car [VIDEO]
- Download these LG G3 wallpapers for your phone
| Just in time for Father’s Day: pick up a Moto G for only $70 on Amazon [DEALS] Posted: 28 May 2014 05:49 PM PDT
Those looking for one helluva deal on an Android device look no further than this insane deal on the Motorola Moto G for Verizon pre-paid. Priced at $70, the phone is heavily marked down from its $180 GSM counterpart. The best part is, not only will it make a great replacement iPod (should you forgo cellular service), but some reports suggest you may have luck activating it on a regular on-contract Verizon line (although there’s some steps involved). With Father’s Day just around the corner, perhaps it’s time to break your father away from that dad-phone he’s been rocking all these years, and get him on something a little more this century. With a quad-core processor, 5MP camera and running on Android 4.4 KitKat — you could certainly do a whole lot worse. We’re sure you’ll probably find just about any reason to pick up a brand new Moto G for $70, just keep in mind it is 3G-only and we can only guarantee compatibility with Verizon pre-paid, or as a standalone WiFi-only device. According to one helpful review on Amazon:
Buy on Amazon: Motorola Moto G (Verizon) $70
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| It’s actually happening: AT&T’s ASUS Padfone X pre-orders open up next week Posted: 28 May 2014 03:45 PM PDT
Is it a phone, or is it a tablet? Those are just a few of the questions most consumers will be asking themselves after taking a look at AT&T’s upcoming ASUS Padfone X. The phone smartphone/tablet hybrid has been stuck in what can only be described as limbo for ages now. We actually got our first hands-on with the device during our Mobile Word Congress coverage back in February of 2013. Since then, the phone portion of the Padfone has received a slight hardware revision, dropping the brushed aluminum in favor of what appears to be a soft touch backing, while also upgrading that Snapdragon 600 to a more updated 800 chipset. The tablet portion features a 9-inch 1080p IPS display and can actually charge the phone while it’s being docked, making it perfect for passing it off to the kiddies for a quick gaming sessions in the car. The real news is that AT&T is finally ready to discuss pricing and availability with pre-orders opening up next Friday, June 6th. The ASUS Padfone X will be sold for $200 on-contract, or can be upgraded via the Next program for between $20 – $30 a month. With a 13MP camera, micro SD card slot, and running on Android 4.4 KitKat, the Padfone X has aged rather gracefully. Check out AT&T’s quick overview video below for more deets. [AT&T] |
| T-Mobile Uncarrier 5.0 event scheduled for June 18th Posted: 28 May 2014 02:54 PM PDT
Mark you calendars, boys and girls. T-Mobile is looking to shake up the wireless industry yet again. The 4th largest wireless provider in the US has begun sending out press invites for their June 18th, Uncarrier 5.0 event titled, “We don’t play it safe and sound.” Not sure what that means, but as always, expect big things to come out of the event. During recent months, we’ve watched as T-Mobile essentially abolished wireless contracts, introduced early upgrade programs, and began paying off rival carriers’ early termination fees. All bold moves indeed, and ones that have T-Mobile creeping up behind Sprint for that #3 spot.
But not all changes have been well-received. More recently we watched as T-Mobile killed off their corporate discounts and made a few modifications to their JUMP plan (it’s now every 6 months, and half the current phone needs to be paid off before JUMPing to a new device). No matter what, we’re excited to see what comes of the event and you should too. T-Mobile’s Uncarrier initiative always makes waves throughout the wireless industry, with their rivals often times adopting similar strategies through temporary promotions and whatnot. [CNET] |
| Apple makes it official, will buy Beats for $3 billion Posted: 28 May 2014 02:15 PM PDT
After murmurings earlier this month that Apple was looking to drop a few billions on acquiring Beats, Tim Cook n’ friends are finally making things official. Figures are a little smaller than first rumored with Apple reaching into their pocketbook and pulling out $3 billion ($2.6 billion at first, then $400 million over time) for the honor of having full access to the Beats empire. There was still no mention of exactly what Apple intends on doing with Beats, only their excitement on finally gaining some street cred. The deal isn’t expected to fully close until Q4 of this year and if you feel so inclined, you can check out the full press release via the link below. |
| Google Camera update 2.2.024 brings 16:9 aspect ratio and delayed timers [DOWNLOAD] Posted: 28 May 2014 12:49 PM PDT
A new update to Google Camera has begun hitting the Play Store for some folks. As usual, changelogs are scarce, but we have found that the new 2.2.024 update adds the option to shoot in a cropped 16:9 aspect ratio in the settings, as well as a 3 or 10 second timer. For those looking to get the goods early, you can download via the link below, or wait around for the update to roll out to your Android device. [MediaFire | via Derek Traini] |
| Camera Comparison: LG G3 vs Galaxy S5 vs One M8 vs Galaxy Note 3 vs iPhone 5s Posted: 28 May 2014 12:04 PM PDT
One of the features that got our blue undies in a bunch during yesterday’s newly announced LG G3 was the smartphone’s improved camera features. Really, there’s 2 main camera features that should help the phone outperform some of its rivals (on paper anyway): the laser auto focus sensor, and enhanced OIS+. Together, you’d expect some pretty snazzy snapshots, especially in low light where things can get muddy. But often times a camera is only as good as its sensor and the software behind it. Luckily, the boys at PhoneArena were able to snap a few comparison shots, pitting the LG G3 against the current crop of rival flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, and Apple iPhone 5s.
We don’t want to spoil anything, but the results — which seem to have been shot in a dimly lit area — seem to favor the LG G3 in our unbiased opinion. The worst offender? Without a doubt the Samsung Galaxy S5 which, we mentioned in a previous article falls on its face in average lighting conditions (but looks great in daylight). Like most things, we’ll let you decide for yourself.
Of course, these results aren’t conclusive and we look forward to the chance to test out the LG G3 camera for ourselves. For a look at the zoomed out, full resolution images shown in the collage, hit up the source link below. Don’t forget to let us know which smartphone camera (which is only 1 component of what makes a phone great) you think came out on top. |
| Sprint HTC One M7 gets Sense 6 update today Posted: 28 May 2014 11:09 AM PDT
The Sprint HTC One M7 is receiving a great upgrade today. It’s the Sense 6 update that everyone has been waiting for. Sense 6 brings Android 4.4.2 KitKat and some nice enhancements to the overall user experience. Namely, you’ll be treated to new design tweaks, an improved BlinkFeed experience, an improved gallery and an improved HTC TV app. There’s no word on how big this upgrade is just yet, but it’s safe to hop onto a WiFi network and charge your battery to a reasonable level. You’ll be looking for version 5.03.651.3. You can head to the settings menu and check for it yourself, though note that this might be a staggered update and there’s a chance you won’t be able to pull it down right away. Let us know how it is once you’ve gotten it! [via Sprint] |
| Moto X+1 spotted in the wilds of a Chicago subway? Posted: 28 May 2014 10:38 AM PDT
It’s been a busy last couple of months. The big Android players have all revealed their shiny new wares for 2014, the latest of which was yesterday’s newly announced LG G3. All these phones are looking great, and we’re sure they’re bringing in big numbers. But one OEM that’s been doing a good job of keeping their cards close to the chest is Motorola with the sequel to last year’s Motorola Moto X. Despite numerous smaller leaks, we still haven’t gotten an actual look at the Moto X+1, but that changes today. Well, somewhat. Spotted in Chicago — Motorola’s new base of operations — one eagle-eyed Android fan snapped a photo of what could be a Moto X+1 in the hands of an employee while traveling via subway. The picture quality is fairly blurry and the phone is donning one of those prototype cases to keep it hidden, so there’s not much to go on. But it’s enough that @evleaks felt confident enough to attach his name to the “leak.” What do you guys think? Could we really be looking at the upcoming Moto X+1? [Evleaks] |
| Deal: Get 6 months of Google Play Music All Access with Sonos purchase Posted: 28 May 2014 08:54 AM PDT
If you’re looking to grab yourself a Sonos sound system soon you’ll want to be made abreast of this deal going on. You can grab six months of Google Play Music All Access for free with purchase of any Sonos product, which is a pretty good offer that stands to save you about $60 (based on regular pricing of $9.99 per month). Google Play Music All Access will not only give you room to store up to 20,000 of your own tracks, but you can also get instant streaming access to millions upon millions of songs that you don’t already own. It’s an incredible value even without getting it for free, so there’s no reason not to cash in on this offer if you were thinking of buying a Sonos system in the near future. The deal lasts through July 5th so you have a bit of time to decide if you want to take advantage. Head over to the Sonos website at the source link for more details. [via Sonos] |
| LG G3 struts its stuff in new ad [VIDEO] Posted: 28 May 2014 07:40 AM PDT Need to see a condensed version of LG’s G3 unveiling yesterday? This first advertisement video is as good as you’re going to get, as the company gives you a look at all its curves, features and beauty in an easily-digested two minute video. Of course, our announcement post has all the details in text form and you can find some hands-on with the device right here, so be sure to check those out if you’re looking for an even deeper look at LG’s 2014 flagship. Otherwise be sure to feast on the video above!
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| Deal: Moto G for Verizon $70 at Amazon Posted: 28 May 2014 07:26 AM PDT
Ready for a quick deal on a very cheap (yet capable) smartphone? Amazon has Verizon’s Moto G on sale for a measly $70, which will get you a 4.5-inch quad-core device a 5 megapixel camera and 8GB of internal storage. There’s no 4G here — that version is going to run you a bit more coin — but if you need an affordable entry into the smartphone realm this is your best shot. Head to the source link to get started. [via Amazon] |
| Google to build 100 prototypes of their own self-driving car [VIDEO] Posted: 28 May 2014 06:08 AM PDT The Google self-driving car project has always been very interesting, but it’s hard for some folks to get excited for a project that seems like it will take ages before being fully developed into a consumer product. Google’s showing that we’re closer to the dream that we might think, though, as they have just revealed plans to build their own self-driving cars. The car in question is quite interesting. At first glance I might mistake it for one of those Fisher-Price foot-pedaled toy cars that we all loved to get inside as toddlers. The design is very bare bones and only includes the basic necessities, including the seats and seat belts, lights, a space for your belongings, a start and stop button, the display that shows your route and destination, and controls for the windows.
The car doesn’t even include steering wheels or pedals (which is likely why Google capped it off at 25 miles per hour). Google says they designed it this way because they wanted it to be more for learning than luxury. They plan to build 100 prototypes of this thing with manual controls for their “safety drivers” to begin testing on the road later this summer, and they hope be able to run a small pilot program in California within the next couple of years if everything goes according to plan. Needless to say we’re definitely rooting for them to be successful. It’s truly inspiring stuff, and makes me excited for our future and glad to be alive in a time where such technological advances are possible. I’m not sure if we’ll ever see these all over every ride in my own lifetime, but every little step toward progress is exciting nonetheless. Be sure to take a gander at the video above where Google gives a few lucky folks the chance to drive in one and see what the future might hold. [via Google] |
| Download these LG G3 wallpapers for your phone Posted: 28 May 2014 05:35 AM PDT Counting down the days until you can buy the LG G3? While it may be some time before you can fondle one of the hottest devices of 2014 yourself, you can get a decent sense of the experience on the phone you own right now. LG G3 wallpapers have been pulled and posted for all to download, giving you a new collection of decor to improve your digital feng shui. Here they are in all their glory:           Simply click the one (or ones) you want to enlarge them, right click (or long press if you’re on mobile) and save it. From there, use your phone’s built-in wallpaper feature to set one of these as your home-screen and/or lock-screen wallpaper. It should be enough to hold you over until we see the real deal (which we’re hoping is happening later next month). [via XDA, Read more about the LG G3] |
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