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Twitter is testing multiple emoji reactions to tweets
Twitter is testing multiple emoji reactions to tweets
In a recent developers build, one user reported the ability to add emoji reactions to tweets, signalling the potential downfall of the heart or “like.”
November 16, 2015 at 03:36PM
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Pandora Could Buy Rdio to Better Compete With Apple Music
Pandora Could Buy Rdio to Better Compete With Apple Music
Pandora, the personalized playlist service, is buying key assets of the music streaming service Rdio. The purchase represents a major shift in Pandora’s business strategy to better compete with Spotify and Apple.
November 16, 2015 at 03:39PM
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LG G5 will have a metal unibody construction according to rumor
The LG G5 will come with a metal unibody construction, according to the latest rumor from the company’s home country of South Korea. If true, this would be the first of LG’s flagship smartphones to employ that material, after four generations of plastic handsets.
As you may have imagined, LG’s rumored decision to go with metal for the G5 has everything to do with how successful metal smartphones from Apple and Samsung have proven to be in the past few years.
Apparently we could see the G5 hitting the streets during the first quarter of next year, around the same time as the Samsung Galaxy S7. The availability of the G5 is reportedly going to come very soon after the phone’s announcement.
Of course, don’t forget to take all of this with a hefty dose of salt, since for now it’s just one unconfirmed report. However, it would make sense for LG to switch to what everyone keeps calling a ‘premium’ material for smartphones, especially since its competitors have already done that.
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One lucky Galaxy Note5 user gets Marshmallow OTA update, system dump available
Earlier today, senior XDA member danon.brown received an OTA notification on his T-Mobile Galaxy Note5 and proceeded to install it. At one point, he realized the OTA was actually the Marshmallow update.
Nobody else had received such an update, so he took to the XDA boards to ask for help performing a system dump for enthusiasts to recompile and port to other devices as they please. The full system dump is now available through XDA on this page of the thread.
According to T-Mobile’s update tracker, the Note5’s OTA is still in the testing stage and has not yet begun rolling out. It looks like the update might almost be ready but slipped through the cracks before going live.
Check out the Source link below to see all the screenshots that danon.brown posted of the Note5 running the new version of TouchWiz. Previous reports have pointed to Samsung officially releasing the new update for the Note5 and S6 edge+ in December, S6 and S6 edge in January, and Note 4 and Note Edge in…
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Asus publishes list of devices that will get Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Today, Asus has announced which of its devices are going to be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, currently the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system.
Without further ado, here’s what to expect. The PadFone S (PF500KL) and the ZenFone Selfie ZD551KL will get Marshmallow, along with two Zenfone 2 versions (ZE550ML and ZE551ML), the Zenfone 2 Deluxe ZE551ML, and no less than five different iterations of the ZenFone 2 Laser: ZE500KG, ZE500KL, ZE550KL, ZE600KL, and ZE601KL.
That’s it, and it’s unclear if the Taiwanese company plans to add products to this list at a later date. So perhaps you shouldn’t bet on that. Do note that with Asus devices, the model number is very important, as seen above – so before you celebrate that your Asus handset is getting Marshmallow, make sure you have one of the designations listed above. And yes, there are two differently named devices having the same ZE551ML model number, that’s not a typo – it’s just how confusing Asus likes this whole thing to be.
Absolutely nothing has been said about rollout timing just yet, but that information is supposedly going to be out at some point in the future. Which means you probably shouldn’t expect to see Android 6.0 officially running on any of these devices in 2015.
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Movado partners with HP for the Bold Motion smartwatch
Smartwatches are beginning to branch out, particularly on the luxury end. We recently saw the launch of the TAG Heuer Connected, the result of Google’s partnership with the Swiss watchmaker. Now, Movado, another Swiss watchmaker, is introducing a smartwatch that’s been engineered in conjunction with HP. The Movado Bold Motion retains the iconic modern design of Movado products, but pairs it with smartwatch technology for greater functionality, in a similar manner to Withings and the Activité smartwatch.
The watch itself looks similar to other Movado products, with an exceptionally simple watch face that’s highlighted by a circular disc that marks the 12:00 spot. The Bold Motion, however, uses subtle design elements to add smartwatch functionality. The watch features small LED indicators around the edges of the watch face that work in conjunction with a haptic feedback motor to provide bits of information provided by your smartphone. For example, a the Bold Motion will vibrate and light up a specific indicator if you have a new email, or if you have an upcoming appointment, it’ll alert you with a different indicator. In addition to that, it also tracks your steps to keep you up to date on how much you’re moving.
Movado worked with HP to incorporate new functionality into a standard watch design, and the result is a stunning smartwatch, though at a higher price and with less functionality than many others. The Movado Bold Motion is priced at $695 and is “coming soon”, though no specific date has been given. It features Bluetooth connectivity, as well as compatibility with both iOS and Android.
This isn’t HP’s first partnership with a high-end watchmaker. If you’ll remember, the company worked with Michael Bastian to create the MB Chronowing, a fashion-oriented smartwatch that offered even more functionality than the Bold Motion. HP hasn’t ventured into the smartwatch market with its own device, but it seems to be benefiting from these partnerships to create niche devices. We’ll keep an eye on the company and its movements in the smartwatch market.
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This Godzilla VR Simulator Looks Like So Much Fun
This Godzilla VR Simulator Looks Like So Much Fun
Sorry, New York.
November 16, 2015 at 03:06PM
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Top 5 most popular Android apps from last week: Apple Music, Lost Echo
Every week we cover new Android apps with Fresh Meat on Wednesday, followed by Android Gaming on Thursday and Top 10 App Updates on Friday. When Monday rolls around, we look back to see which apps were the most appealing to our audience. Read on for the five most popular Android apps from last week. These apps are ones that are most likely new and haven’t appeared in the top five list more than three times.
1. Apple Music
App info: Start your 3-month free trial to play from over 30 million songs in the Apple Music catalog. For You: Get handpicked recommendations by music experts based on what you already listen to and love.
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2. YouTube Music
App info: YouTube Music lets you watch and listen to a nearly endless catalog in an app designed for music discovery. Just tap a track you love, and see where your music takes you.
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3. This War of Mine
App info: In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers.
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4. Moto Loop
App info: Moto Loop makes it easy to stay in sync with your home and family. Check up on the kids, receive alerts, and send messages right from the app.
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5. Lost Echo
App info: In this indie, story driven adventure game you explore fully 3d environments using an intuitive point and click interface. Solve puzzles, explore, play minigames, interact with numerous characters and find out what really happened!
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Note: To ensure that all apps receive a fair chance to make the list, we will retire any app that has made the list for three consecutive weeks.
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Galaxy Note 5’s Marshmallow update leaks out early
Samsung’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Galaxy Note 5 could be close to making its official debut after prematurely making its way to one user’s device already. The update packs a revamped user interface, Marshmallow’s new app permissions, and lots more. Lucky XDA Developers member danon.brown somehow received Samsung’s official Android 6.0 update over-the-air on a
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