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This Icon Pack (Could Be) Hot: Marshmallow Icons [Beta]

What’s the next potentially hot focus for icon designers? It could be Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Assuming Google tweaks some things here or there as its Material Design ideas evolve, we could see a revamping of something like the stock icons that are used on Android. Maybe. So far there are no signs of that, but if that happens, then hey, we should see a flood of new Material-esque, Marshmellow-inspired icons to take over our phones.

In case that does actually happen, at least one icon designer is getting a head start on the concept. With Marshmallow icons, you get a “beta” product that so far, includes 150 icons. They’ll look familiar, but yet slightly tweaked from the norm. If anything, they are a semi-fresh take on the current Material Design set of icons that you already know.

Oh, it’s free too, and includes the new Marshmallow wallpapers.

Play Link

Deal: This $80 Messenger Bag has a Built-In 11,000mAh Battery

On the DL Deals Store, you can pick up a Messenger FYL Built-In Charger Bag, priced at just $80. While a messenger bag is always cool, the real selling point is the built-in charging. Thanks to a battery bank inside, you can get juice for your smartphone or other device for up to 5-7 times, according to the listing. In addition, a specially-designed padded compartment will keep your laptop safe.

The bag comes in three different styles, each having its own color. There is a Black options, Blue, Brown/Green, and Cream. It’s up to you to decide which style works best for you, as well as color. Do note, the JORG design comes in both Black and Brown/Green. If a new messenger bag is on your list, with the built-in charging, check it out.

Features

Includes enough power to charge your smartphone 4-7 times
Secures your laptop w/ specially-designed padded compartment
Spacious & sleek design
Seamlessly opens & shuts w/ snap closure
Comes in your choice of four classic designs

Deal Link

Video: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs. Galaxy S6 Edge

So, yeah, we have a Galaxy S6 Edge+ in house. Interested in it? We are, sort of. Since it’s really just a bigger version of the already-released Galaxy S6 Edge, it’s tough to take this phone all that seriously. OK, that’s not fair, because this phone is equally as good as the smaller Galaxy S6 Edge, it’s just that you already know everything about this phone for the most part, outside of how the Edge experience translates over to a bigger body. Because in reality, that is what we are looking at here. Sure, some specs differ here and there, but what you have in front of you is a blown up Galaxy S6 Edge with a “+” next to its name.

But since we do have one here, we might as well spend some time with it and its gold body. Tim is well into getting some final thoughts together on the Galaxy Note 5, so until then, we’ll take up some of your time with this other big guy.

The first little thing we wanted to do is compare the new Galaxy S6 Edge+ to the original S6 Edge. In the video below, we talk spec differences, missing or tweaked features, how Samsung has improved the Edge software experience for the better, and how gorgeous that display is.

Here we go.

Deal: Refurbished LG G Watch R on Groupon for $180

For who knows how long on Groupon, you can pick up a refurbished G Watch R from LG, priced at just $179.99. These smartwatches still go for $280 on Newegg and other various online retailers, but are no longer available on the Google Store.

We played with the G Watch R when it first released, loving its fully circular display, good battery life, and of course, the Android Wear OS in general. It was the first Android Wear device to come with a display that was completely round, unlike the Moto 360 with its black bar at the bottom of the display.

The model sold on Groupon comes with a Black leather strap, as well as a charger.

Go grab one if you are interested.

Groupon Link

Cheers Mike!

Latest Humble Mobile Bundle is Perfect for the Kiddies

The latest Humble Bundle is made specifically for the children here, the children at heart, and maybe just the kids of the grown folk who happen to be reading this. When you pay the average price, currently set at $7.41, you gain access to eight kid-friendly games, with more coming down the road. If you choose to pay $11 or more, you receive Steam keys for the games as well.

The titles includes are Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo, Spy Fox in Dry Cereal, Freddi Fish: Haunted Schoolhouse, Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide, Putt-Putt Joins the Circus, Pajama Sam Thunder & Lightning, Freddi Fish & the Stolen Shell, and Putt-Putt Enters the Race. As you can see, these won’t be games for mature players, so you best download them onto your child’s mobile gaming device for their pleasure.

The charity this Humble Bundle is supporting is the Make a Wish Foundation.

Head on over to Humble Bundle to check it out.

Humble Bundle Link

LG Intros G PAD II 10.1, Snapdragon 800 Processor and 7,400mAh Battery

LG has a new tablet this week, the G Pad II 10.1, set to debut during September’s IFA in Europe. To be made available in North America, Europe, and Asia, the tablet features a 10.1″ (1920 x 1200) display, Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, LTE connectivity, 5MP rear-facing camera, and 7,400 mAh battery.

On top of decent specs, LG has baked plenty of their proprietary software into Android, that being version Android 5.1.1. Included software tweaks will include Reader Mode, Dual Window, QuickMemo+, plus a suite of Microsoft applications.

According to Chris Yie, VP and head of Marketing Communications for LG Mobile Communications, “The LG G Pad II 10.1 was developed in response to consumers’ feedback and optimized for multimedia consumption.”

No pricing or release date has been set, but don’t worry, we will keep you posted once details are announced.

Via: LG

Sprint Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Updates Prep Devices for Samsung Pay

Updates rolling out today to Sprint’s variants of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will get each phone ready for the launch of Samsung Pay. Keep in mind that Samsung Pay doesn’t actually launch until September 28, but a trial opens tomorrow that select users will get to be a part of.

As for the rest of the update, you are looking at “Live broadcasting via Yahoo!” being loaded, along with better audio with Samsung headsets, UI updates, and bug fixes.

Here is the list of changes:

Samsung Pay
Live broadcasting via Yahoo!
High Quality Audio (with Samsung headsets)
UI updates
Bug fixes

The Galaxy S6 is looking at software version G920PVPU2BOH1 and the S6 Edge will get G925PVPU2BOH1.

Via: Sprint [2]

Cortana for Android Public Beta Now Downloadable for All

Cortana, the Microsoft-made personal assistant, is now available for all to download on Google Play. Still sporting a beta tag, Cortana offers most of what Siri or Google Now provides you, with exception that she is powered by Bing, Microsoft’s search platform. When speaking to Cortana, you can ask her to set alarms, get calendar event reminders, and quite a bit more.

Thanks to a recent update, Cortana can also replace Google Now, but only technically. Yes, she will pop up instead of Google Now whenever you press the home key, but you cannot prompt her by saying, “Ok Cortana.” That feature has yet to come.

Cortana also pairs nicely with users of Windows computers, with the ability to easily sync certain information between the devices.

To get started, follow the Play Link below, become a tester, then get to downloading.

Play Link

Via: Windows

Buy a HTC One M9, Receive $100 in Google Play Credit

Available exclusively through HTC’s website, if you purchase a One M9, you will receive $100 worth of Google Play credit, usable however you see fit. HTC’s website states that this offer is running through the end of August, with the final date listed as August 31, 2015, but the fine print claims that the device needs to be purchased between “8/24/15 and 11/30/15.”

The One M9 is priced at $649 – that’s a no-contract, unlocked model. You can also buy the device through a carrier on HTC’s website, or pick up a carrier-branded model for the same $649 price.

For those thinking about picking up the One M9, do note that it will come with a full year of UH-OH Protection (free replacement if you break it), and the $100 of Google Play credit is pretty legit.

Think of all those IAPs you can make, or the $6 HD movie rentals you can watch.

HTC Link

Huawei Nexus Starts Making In-Hand Appearances – Codename “Angler,” 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 810, 64GB Storage

Thanks to a couple of posts on Google+, we may have our first look at the upcoming Huawei Nexus, codenamed “angler.” The device appeared in the hand of some sort of tester, with photos showing the phone’s front and backside, USB Type-C port, and boot screen that gives us a hint of the specs.

Assuming these pictures are legit, we have a confirmation on the phone carrying the codename “angler,” a name that first popped up back in May. The boot screen from the device also shows it with a Snapdragon 810 processor (MSM8994), 3GB RAM, and 64GB storage.

As for what the device looks like, well, it’s got some sort of Droid X-like camera hump at the top, along with a matte white or black finish. We can see a fingerprint sensor housed in the middle of its backside, front speakers on the front, and Nexus branding running vertically. It looks like the renders created a week ago. It’s all…ummm…interesting, to say the least.

Previous rumors suggested that this phone would have a 5.7-inch display.

Thoughts?

Via: +Tiesen Fu [2]

Moto X Play Will Probably Arrive in the US as the DROID MAXX 2 With a DROID Turbo 2 Alongside It

You know how we were all disappointed to learn that Motorola’s Moto X Play was skipping the US and instead stopping off at all of our surrounding countries? That’s because it’s more than likely showing up here as the DROID MAXX 2 with Verizon exclusivity. This news shouldn’t shock you, since Motorola made mention during their big event last month that US customers would get other options later in the year.

According to HelloMotoHK, along with a number of other news outlets who have since jumped on the news, the Moto X Play will be branded as the DROID MAXX 2 here in the US. It will also be joined by a follow-up to last year’s DROID flagship Turbo. That phone will be called the DROID Turbo 2. If you were looking for proof of the idea of a new DROID MAXX 2, look no further than the image included here. They show backs for the Moto X Play next to those from the MAXX 2, which as “DROID” and “Verizon” branding towards its lower backside.

As a recap, the original DROID MAXX was a 2013 flagship phone that was supposed to be the king of battery beasts. It seems a bit odd, though, that Motorola is now dropping the MAXX line into a secondary mid-range tier. I say that because the Moto X Play is most definitely not a flagship, and if this is the US version of that phone, well, it’s not a flagship either. The Turbo 2 will be the new DROID flagship, likely based off of the Moto X Pure Edition.

Interested in a new DROID?

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Monday, August 24, 2015

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