Daily Archives: September 22, 2015

Image of LG device with ticker display leaked

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Secondary ticker displays aren’t exactly new. Samsung gave it a shot with the Continuum, a Verizon Galaxy S variant with a second display at the bottom that showed extra information. It didn’t work out too well due to lack of support and functionality, but it looks like LG is willing to give it a shot.

This leaked image is of the LG V10. You can see the secondary ticker display at the top displaying icons, likely quick shortcuts to some of your favorite apps. Hopefully it has a lot more functionality, instead of being a useless shortcut bar. Being at the top of the screen doesn’t really help, unless it shows important information.

There are also two cameras from the looks of it, as the sensors are by the earpiece. We’ll have to wait for more info, but it’s an intriguing device so far. Do you think a ticker display could be useful in any way?

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Safedownloadapps, la molesta publicidad que ataca a nuestros smartphones y tablets

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Estoy seguro que a la mayoría de vosotros, mientras estáis navegando por internet con vuestro teléfono móvil, os ha aparecido una ventana que no permite tirar hacia atrás y con un mensaje: “El sistema Android ha caducado”. Es la web safedownloadapps.com, el nuevo adware que nos ha colado Google.

Sí, este molesto mensaje que aparece de sopetón en el navegador, sin necesidad de pulsar en ningún banner, no es por que estés navegando en una web de dudosa moralidad. Es que se la han colado a Google, pero bien colada.

¿El sistema Android ha caducado? Vamos, anda…

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En este molesto mensaje hay una pestaña con un texto que indica “actualizar a la última versión de Android”. Si intentamos ir hacia atrás insistirá otra vez con la misma advertencia indicando la web safedownloadapps.com y el aviso de que el sistema Android ha caducado.

Si bien es cierto que es un mensaje muy sospechoso, más si tenemos en cuenta que los genios que han creado la web no saben traducir del todo bien y mezclan frases en español y en francés, la verdad es que muchos usuarios que no sepan nada sobre Android podrían acabar pulsando el botón y descargando el malware que hay en su interior. Y toda la culpa la tiene Google.

Os puede parecer extraño pero es que el problema de este malware viene de la plataforma de publicidad AdSense de Google. Parece ser que a través de varias páginas web los creadores de este malware consiguen hacer un ataque phising contra los usuarios de un teléfono Android a través del propio sistema de anuncios de Google. Una acción realmente inteligente.

Lo peor es que por ahora Google no ha dicho nada al respecto. Entendemos que estarán solucionando este molesto problema, pero mientras tanto lo único que se puede pedir a los usuarios es paciencia. Y mandar un caluroso y afectuoso abrazo al equipo de Google que ha permitido que se meen en su propio jardín y todavía no hayan hecho nada al respecto. Vosotros sois los verdaderos MVP…

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4 Ripe Questions About Apple’s Big Bite Into Autos

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Auto executives have been saying for years that one key to the industry’s future will be to catch up somehow with the rapid product cycles in the consumer electronics industry, which of course is increasingly intersecting with cars. Now carmakers get to find out if they can be bested at that game by one of the acknowledged kings of rapid innovation from the digital-tech world: Apple.

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Action Launcher 3 update introduces Quickfind

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Action Launcher 3 is a constantly evolving and very unique launcher made by Chris Lacy. The latest update for September 2015 introduces quite a few changes, but the main addition is Quickfind. It’s a similar feature to Google Now Launcher’s implementation, but done better and faster.

Swiping from the app drawer button opens the drawer and automatically opens your keyboard, allowing you to quickly search for an app using the first few letters. Hitting the Go button on the keyboard immediately opens the app, making this implementation super fast. It also works with widgets and T9 keyboards.

Other new features include the new Google logo (both monochrome and rainbow), transition animations for the home screen, support for dynamic icons (such as a changing calendar icon), and more. Hit the source link to check it out!

Source: Google Play: Action Launcher, +Chris Lacy

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Moto X Style (Pure Edition) review: Made to order

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As the first flagship smartphone developed entirely under Lenovo’s stewardship, the Moto X Style (Pure Edition) is the biggest member of its product family to date. While the original impressed with its compact measures, the newcomer is a bona fide phablet thanks to is 5.7″ display.

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HTC to out One A9 in October, Butterfly 3 and updated One M9+ this month

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HTC has scheduled an event for September 29, which is next week. At this gathering it’s so far been assumed that two devices would make their debut: the Butterfly 3 and the One A9. However, according to some new information from a couple of leakers of all things HTC, that may only be partially correct.

The Butterfly 3 will reportedly be announced on that occasion, but the One A9 will not be at the event. Instead, HTC will reveal an updated One M9+ model. Unfortunately we’re left guessing as to what all the improvements in this new One M9+ variation will be compared to the original. That said, the camera should be enhanced, with OIS and faster focusing, if we go by one previous leak.

The Butterfly 3 will apparently only be launched on the Chinese market. While it’s been rumored to be based on this year’s J Butterfly for Japan, it’s still unclear which J Butterfly we’re talking about – the one announced in May or the one from July.

Moving on, the much-leaked One A9, at one time thought to be HTC’s next flagship device, is said to become official in October at a major multi-city event in the US. After that, expect to see a big marketing campaign (at least big for HTC) accompany the handset’s launch.

Obviously you should take all of this with a grain of salt, but if the One A9 is a high-end flagship it would make sense for HTC to hold a more global event for it – and one dedicated to just this smartphone.

On the other hand, past leaks had the One A9 coming with Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon 617 SoC, which is part of the chip maker’s mid-range line. The One A9 could also sport a 5-inch 1080p touchscreen, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a 13 MP rear camera with OIS, a 4 MP UltraPixel selfie shooter, and a 2,150 mAh battery. The handset will have a fingerprint sensor, and it might run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. As for pricing, it probably won’t be cheap.

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