Daily Archives: January 29, 2016

Rumor: LG will unveil a universal payment card at MWC

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As services like Android and Apple Pay have become the standard in payment systems, anyone trying to enter the game now has to have something good to compete. Samsung Pay, for example, doesn’t just rely on NFC for secure payments, it can also use traditional magnetic card readers by generating a magnetic field. If rumors are right, LG will have its own unique feature with LG Pay in the form of a universal payment card.

Much like Coin, LG’s universal payment card is rumored to be a Bluetooth-powered magnetic card that will allow users to store and use any number of cards with the simple press of a button. Called the “White Card,” the unit appearing in leaked pictures shows contacts for charging, a low-power LCD and buttons to switch between cards. The card also features LG Pay branding.

Expected to be unveiled at MWC, it will be interesting to see how LG positions the White Card. Will it be the must have accessory of the show, or is LG’s idea of backing an antiquated technology going to fall flat? We don’t have long now to find out.

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Cuidado Samsung y Apple, que Huawei viene pisando fuerte

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Parte trasera del Huawei P8 GRA

Aunque Huawei es una marca bastante consolidada en otros mercados como el chino, hace unos años que ha empezado a ganar popularidad en otros países y mercados fuera de su territorio nativo, lo que ha permitido a la compañía convertirse en una marca internacional y colarse en las listas de compañías con dispositivos más vendidos con una subida de ventas de casi un 45%.

Según los datos que se reflejan en estas listas y la información proporcionada por AndroidCommunity, podemos ver que Huawei ha conseguido vender durante el año 2015 106,6 millones de smartphones, sin duda una cantidad bastante alta que ha permitido a la marca colocarse en el tercer puesto de la lista, solo superada por Apple y Samsung, y que convierte a la compañía china en la segunda que más terminales con Android ha vendido.

Huawei Mate 8 destacada

Si bien antes la marca era conocida por utilizar en sus terminales unas especificaciones bastante mediocres acompañadas de unos materiales que dejaban bastante que desear, aunque con un precio bastante bajo, parece que Huawei ha querido darle un giro a su política, y lo que antes eran procesadores de gama baja y plásticos de mala calidad, en la actualidad se han convertido en chips que luchan con los mejores del mercado, y unos diseños que dejan muy por debajo a algunos de sus competidores.

¿Puede llegar Huawei al TOP 1?

Huawei G8

Siguiendo los datos de la tabla, vemos que Huawei es la marca que más ha crecido con el paso de los años. Si la compañía continúa con su política de dispositivos top a un precio algo más bajo que el de sus competidores, puede acercarse aún más a Apple y Samsung, cuya cuota de mercado asciende al 16,2% y al 22,7% respectivamente, siendo la de Huawei un 7,4%, y de esta forma convertirse en la marca más vendida, algo que, viendo como ha crecido la compañía china en los últimos años y teniendo en cuenta el frenazo en las ventas de los iPhone, no es para nada imposible, aunque no sea algo que vayamos a ver en un período corto de tiempo.

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Samsung to launch Galaxy S7 in Europe on March 11

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Galaxy S7 is just six weeks away. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidSamsung will launch the Galaxy S7 in Europe on March 11, according to yet another reliable source. The device is expected to bring Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 820 processor, a new camera with BRITECELL technology, and a pressure-sensitive display. “The date comes from the same source who provided us with an exclusive look at the LG G5’s

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TappLock smart padlocks unlock with the touch of your finger

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We normally try to steer clear of crowdfunding projects, but we like the concept here, and the company has demonstrated working prototypes and sufficient knowledge that we feel confident in its ability to deliver. With that said, there is always risk involved in crowdfunding, and of course the wait as the products aren’t projected to ship until September/November, so take that into consideration.

With that out of the way, let’s talk about the TappLock. There are two models, the TappLock and TappLock Lite, which offer the same basic functionality. The headline feature is the ability to unlock via a fingerprint sensor on the front of the lock.

You program the fingerprints into the lock over Bluetooth using a companion app. Up to 100 distinct fingerprints can be saved to the device, and once they are saved to the lock, the smartphone is no longer necessary. The fingerprint sensor is the same one used by the Huawei Mate 7 and is designed to stand up to use and abuse. You can also give others access to your lock using the app, with the ability to customize the time and/or location of that access.

Your first question is probably going to be, “What if my fingerprint fails to open the lock?” The answer is that the fallback is unlocking using the app again over a Bluetooth connection.

The TappLock is a bit larger than the TappLock Lite and can go 3 years on a charge (even with daily use), while the TappLock Lite lasts for 6 months and relies on user replaceable batteries. The locks will give you a notification when they drop below 5% battery life and, given the lengthy life on both, that still leaves you with months for the TappLock and days for the TappLock Lite before a charge or battery swap is needed.

The TappLock does offer a couple tricks over the TappLock Lite. It can also serve as a charger for your smartphone, which isn’t probably going to be something you lean on often, but could be handy in an emergency. It also features an alarm that will be triggered if someone completely severs the lock.

Both TappLocks use steel frame construction and are weather resistant, in case you are looking for a lock that can be outside year-round.

The TappLock has already crossed its $40,000 funding goal with 28 days left, so this project is going to go ahead. There are still a number of early bird options left as of publication, with the TappLock Lite as low as $29 and the TappLock as low as $49.

If the TappLock sounds interesting, hit the Indiegogo link below to check it out for yourself.

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Top 10 Android app updates this week: AirDroid, Flipboard

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Welcome back to our weekly Top 10 Android App Updates column, where we take a look at the most frequently upgraded apps for the week. We’ve found that one of the best ways to discover useful apps is to find the ones that are actually being updated by the developers rather than selecting the apps with the most installs. As in the past, we’re going to filter out minor updates for the super-popular apps that have over 10 million installs, but we’ll make exceptions for apps that have had significant updates. We hope you enjoy this weekly feature and that you discover some apps that end up being useful.

Robinhood – Version 1.8.3

Robinhood

What’s new in this version:

  • Android Wear! Checking your performance and peeking at your watchlist is now more accessible than ever.
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Firefox Browser for Android – Version 44.0.0

Firefox Browser

What’s new in this version:

  • Tab audio indicator displays in tab list
  • Include URL when sharing selected text from web page
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Users can now mark read/unread state of items in reading list panel
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Motorola Gallery – Version Varies

Motorola Gallery

What’s new in this version:

  • Added Support for Android M.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Flipboard – Version 3.3.19

Flipboard

What’s new in this version:

  • Improved image loading speed
  • Now enjoy a leaner Flipboard with reduced memory usage
  • Tumblr image loading issue fixed
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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AirDroid – Version 3.2.0

AirDroid

What’s new in this version:

  • Added an option to dim phone screen when starting AirMirror.
  • AirIME: use your computer keyboard to type on your phone. (requires Win/Mac client v3.3.0, to be released soon)
  • Share content between phone and computer clipboards. (requires Win/Mac client v3.3.0)
  • Reply to Skype and Line messages from notification popups.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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AliExpress Shopping App – Version 4.7.8

AliExpress

What’s new in this version:

  • New app homepage; discover more deals and product recommendations
  • My Invitations; invite friends to download the app and earn coupons together
  • Language support in Polish, Dutch, Arabic, and Vietnamese
  • Product feedback sharing through social media
  • Sale reminders for Featured Brands
  • Bug fixes and general improvements
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Android Wear – Version 1.4.0.255

Android Wear

What’s new in this version:

  • Interactive watch faces that respond to your touch
  • Together watch face to keep you connected to a friend
  • Weather app to see the forecast for the next 4 days
  • Translate app that lets you tilt your wrist to share a translation
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Google Calendar – Version 5.3.3-11

Google Calendar

What’s new in this version:

  • Smart suggestions for event titles, places and people, now in more than 30 new languages
  • 54 additional country holiday calendars to easily keep track of your special occasions
  • More accessible delete option in the overflow menu
  • Improved support for right-to-left languages
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Motorola Camera – Version Varies

Motorola Camera

What’s new in this version:

  • ​​Improved focus and exposure controls.
  • Bug fixes and other improvements.
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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SwiftKey Keyboard – Version 6.2.1.146

SwiftKey Keyboard

What’s new in this version:

  • Support for new emoji (for devices on Android 6.0.1)
  • Support for Android Marshmallow
  • You can now input currency for: Russia, Argentina, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia, Germany, Canada & Australia
  • Improvements to typing behaviour when backspacing
(Playboard) | (Play Store)

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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 now rumored to launch in Europe on March 11

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March is looking like a probably launch month for Samsung’s upcoming flagship(s), if the rumors swirling around one particular date pan out, that is.

Earlier in the month, a rumor surfaced that suggested the Galaxy S7, and more than likely the Galaxy S7 edge, will launch on Friday, March 11, in the United States. Now that same date has surfaced yet again, this time suggesting the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge could see a rollout begin in Europe on the same date.

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The rumor comes from a tweet from serial leaker, Shai Mizrachi, who has delivered some credible information in the past. While neither the launch in the United States or Europe has been confirmed by Samsung just yet, if the two reports are accurate, this would essentially mean a widespread launch for Samsung’s upcoming devices.

It would also pan out with a reveal for both handsets at Mobile World Congress at the tail-end of February.

We’re still waiting for Samsung to even confirm they have an Unpacked event planned for the conference, but those usually land at the start of February, so it shouldn’t be too much longer to wait. Are you looking forward to seeing what Samsung brings to the table with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?

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