Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G is first device with eSIM – a virtual, remotely-activated SIM

SIM cards have gone from regular through mini and micro to nano and soon they will be the size of electrons. The Samsung Gear S2 classic 3G is the first product to support this new standard called eSIM.

This is a built-in, programmable SIM that allows users to remotely connect to a device to a mobile network. This makes it easier to join a carrier of your choice (no trips to the store!).

For now, the GSMA intends these eSIMs to be used for secondary devices – like the Gear S2 classic 3G smartwatch, tablets, smart bands and various Internet of Things devices (so you don’t have to plug an actual SIM card into each and every smart appliance at home).

These do not require an additional subscription but instead piggyback on your main contract. The GSMA plans to release additional specifications in June that will bring the eSIM standard to smartphones.

It has the support of some of the biggest mobile device makers – Samsung (obviously), LG, Huawei and Microsoft. Apple is notably missing from this list; characteristically it has its own standard. Some of the world’s biggest carriers, even chipset makers too.

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Top 10 new Android games this week: Circlify, Fran Bow

Welcome back to Android Gaming Weekly, our weekly recap of new game releases. We still plan to cover upcoming releases and games we’re playing, but this column is dedicated to new games that you can start playing right now. Check out our top picks and let us know in the comments section if you have any suggestions for next week’s post.

Fran Bow

DescriptionFran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

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Wire Walk

Description:  The reinvention of the spring toy as mobile game! Are you skilled enough to guide your spring down the stairs and unlock new achievements, springs and backgrounds?

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Lone Wolf

DescriptionGet immersed in a deep Neo-Noir story driven sniper adventure game. You step into the role of a mysterious assassin. His motives – a secret. You did what had to be done to enter the ‘Assembly’, a criminal organization.

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GTA: Liberty City Stories

DescriptionGet ready to head back to the East Coast as Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories returns to mobile devices. With shorter, streamlined missions designed with mobile gameplay in mind, this definitive open-world adventure has been remastered for Android with extensive graphic enhancements, rebalanced touch controls and cross platform saves.

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Dub Dash

DescriptionDub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game. The tracks are decomposed into diverging game mode segments. The obstacles, tracks and visual effects are all adjusted to the music and in perfect harmony with each song.

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A Short Tale

Description: Play as Jason as he explores his brother’s room from a new perspective. After wishing to be small again, to feel closer to his younger brother, Jason finds himself in a strange new world filled with larger than life furniture, troublesome obstacles, and less-than-helpful occupants.

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DEUL

DescriptionDEUL is a fast paced action packed shooting game that will test your reflexes, accuracy and timing. Try to out-draw opponents across the world as you duel your way through China, London, Russia and Brazil. Each victory will earn you points and increase your score, get a higher score to climb up our leaderboards.

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Circlify

DescriptionExperience the exhilarating, hypnotic new puzzle game Circlify, available for free in the Play Store now! From the creative minds that brought you Swiperoo and 360 Degree comes this completely unique and somewhat perplexing game that challenges your speed, timing and focus!

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Metal Slug Attack

Description“METAL SLUG ATTACK”, the very latest entry in the legendary game series from SNK PLAYMORE, is a tower defense game with simple controls which can be enjoyed by everyone, and 2D dot-pixel characters who move and battle each other smoothly!

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Circa Infinity

DescriptionCirca Infinity is a brain-melting circular platformer by Kenny Sun, with a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Jack + Jim Fay.

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Google defiende a Apple en su batalla frente al FBI

Como consecuencia de los atentados de San Bernardino, California, el FBI ha solicitado a Apple crear un software para acceder a los datos de un iPhone 5c recuperado en el lugar del suceso que pertenecía a uno de los terroristas. Aunque la intención del FBI era recopilar datos suficientes para esclarecer el atentado, Tim Cook, CEO de la compañía, se ha negado en una carta dirigida a los usuarios a colaborar en esta petición del gobierno americano.

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Por si esto no fuera poco, Sundar Pichai, CEO de Google, apoyó esta decisión escribiendo un tweet en su cuenta personal que decía: Post importante por @tim_cook. Forzar a las compañías a permitir el hackeo podría comprometer la privacidad de sus usuarios”. Sin duda, esta es una de las pocas veces, por no decir la única, en la que el Pichai muestra públicamente su apoyo a su máximo competidor. Esta declaración, ha tranquilizado también a buena parte de los usuarios quienes últimamente ven peligrar la privacidad de sus datos muy a menudo.

Los motivos de Tim Cook

El directivo de Apple ha asegurado en varios medios, que condenan los atentados de San Bernardino y que esperan que se haga justicia a favor de las familias afectadas. Añade, además, en su último comunicado:

“Construimos productos seguros para mantener a salvo la información y cooperamos con la autoridad para acceder a datos con órdenes legales válidas”, “pero eso es completamente diferente a obligar a las compañías a permitir hackear dispositivos de consumidores y datos. Sería un precedente perturbador” dijo Cook.

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Por otro lado, dejó claro que hasta la fecha han cooperado con el FBI en todo lo posible y que respetan y respetarán siempre su trabajo. Con estas afirmaciones, Tim Cook, se ha ganado, de momento, la confianza de buena parte de la opinión pública. Además, la intervención de Pichai no ha hecho otra cosa sino respaldar su posición en este tema.

¿Cómo terminará esto?

Sin embargo, no han tardado en llegar las voces escépticas que varios profesionales de la seguridad informática que afirman que lo que ha hecho Cook, es solo resistirse al primer asalto. Ya que, en temas de terrorismo islámico, sabemos cómo se las gasta el gobierno americano y no sería de extrañar que persistieran en su intención hasta conseguir el objetivo.

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Otra cosa es pensar si esto se hará público cuando suceda. Seguramente, cabe esperar que no. Como ha manifestado Cook:

“Los teléfonos inteligentes se han convertido en una parte esencial de nuestras vidas. Las personas los utilizan para almacenar gran cantidad de información personal, desde conversaciones privadas a fotos, música, notas, y contactos, incluso dónde hemos estado y hacia dónde vamos”.

Si los usuarios fueran conscientes de que se ha vulnerado su seguridad de forma voluntaria por parte de Apple, las consecuencias podrían ser fatales.

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iPhone 5se to come with an A9 processor

As usual, Apple hasn’t revealed anything about its future devices, but it seems eager fans have already unearthed enough information to confirm that the Cupertino giant will stay true to the rumored spring announcement and will hold an unveiling event on March 15, presumably for a new phone and tablet.

By all accounts, these are shaping up to be a new 4-inch iPhone and a refreshed iPad Air 3 model. As far as rumors go, the former will be referred to as the iPhone 5se and will allegedly resemble the retired iPhone 5S, but with a few notable upgrades. According to a report by Bloomberg, the handset will, in fact, be based on the Apple A9 chip, which powers the current 6s generation of iPhones.

Other suggested additions to the new 4-incher include NFC, Apple Pay and Live Photos. 3D touch, however, is unlikely to come to the model. In the same report, Bloomberg also suggests the the new iPad Air 3 will get a major processor upgrade. It will presumably be powered by the same A9X silicon running the iPad Pro – quite a powerful piece of tech. Other suggested features for the upcoming tablet include support for the Apple Pencil as well as a Smart Connector, required for keyboards and other peripherals.

If the March 15 unveiling does take place, sales of the devices may start as early as March 18.

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Apple’s Biggest Problem Is Its Balance Sheet

Apple’s biggest problem is its balance sheet. That’s right, in a market that views debt as radioactive and with a financial media that keeps a ghoulish bankruptcy watch on leveraged companies–especially in the energy industry–Apple’s stock is stuck in the doldrums because its balance sheet is out of control.

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