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Friday, October 9, 2015

Don’t Miss These Android Stories: October 9, 2015

Another week in the books here at DL, filled with Marshmallow goodies for Nexus owners, and a bit of sad news for select Verizon customers. On Monday, Marshmallow was made available on Google’s servers for most current Nexus devices, with OTAs rolling out slowly over the course of this week. In addition to that joyous news, we got a LG V10 delivered to the office that we went hands-on with (review coming soon), and a mystery OnePlus device hit the FCC.

As for the sad news, it was made official that Verizon will be increasing the price on existing unlimited data plans out of contract by $20, leading many to light up the torches and grab the pitchforks.

Here are stories from this week you should not miss. 

Have a great weekend, folks!

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Verizon Announces Five New Prepaid Data Plans for Tablets and Hotspots

For those in need, Verizon announced five new prepaid data plans today, simplifying its existing plan lineup. The plans range for those in need of a small amount of data while taking a short business trip, to a mobile hacker who needs access to a ton of data wherever he may find himself. 

First up, there is the 500MB plan for $15, followed by 1GB for $20, usable over the course of a month. The biggest plan offered is for 10GB, priced at $100 for 2 months. Each plan can be set up on Auto Pay, meaning you don’t need to worry about the plan expiring. However, if you choose not to use Auto Pay, you can add more data to the line whenever you need it. There is no monthly commitment needed.

Devices capable of using these plans are any 3G/4G LTE tablets, mobile hotspots, and other various connected devices.

Plans

  • 500MB for $15/week
  • 1GB for $20/month
  • 2GB for $35/2 months
  • 5GB for $60/2 months
  • 10GB for $100/2 months
Via: Verizon

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Archos and Sikur’s Privacy-Centric GranitePhone Now on Sale for $849

Announced during MWC earlier this year, the Archos and Sikur-made GranitePhone is now available for purchase. Keeping your privacy at the center of focus, the GranitePhone offers a completely encrypted experience, meaning you won’t have to worry about sensitive information making its way off of the device and into the wrong hands. 

Not only is data on the device encrypted, but backups of data can be stored on an encrypted cloud server, allowing you to access your files from anywhere while secured. According to the website where you purchase the device, the GranitePhone features encrypted calls, messaging, chats, contacts, and dashboard. They really took the encryption aspect seriously during design.

For specs, the GranitePhone features a 5″ Full HD display, Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage, 16MP rear-facing camera, 2,700mAh battery, and the Granite OS.

The price for GranitePhone is set at $849, which does seem pretty steep when looking over the specs, but for anyone who needs to keep their work this secure, it’s good to know there are options.

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Via: Archos

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Contrast Hits Google Play for SHIELD Android TV, Priced at $14.99

Another game hit Google Play today for SHIELD Android TV owners, called Contrast. Priced at $14.99, Contrast is a platform/puzzle game set in an alternate 1920’s landscape. You play Dawn, an imaginary friend of a young girl. With your powers, you go from a 3D dreamscape into the parallel 2D shadow world bound to it. 

While in the 3D dreamscape world, you manipulate light sources to distort, enlarge or stretch the 2D shadow world. When doing so, you help our main character, Didi, progress in her story.

The game is now available on Google Play, priced at $15.

Features

  • Shift between the physical 3D world and the 2D shadow world, at any lit wall surface
  • Create unique shadow landscapes by manipulating light sources and real world objects, and use this ability to solve mind-bending puzzles
  • Experience a new story and world, exploring adult themes through a child’s eyes
  • Immerse yourself in a lush vaudevillian world of cabaret singers, circus performers, and magic

Play Link ($14.99)

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New OnePlus Smartphone Just Hit the FCC

Thanks to a recent filing at the FCC, the rumors regarding a second OnePlus device for 2015 appear to be correct. For the past few weeks, word of a OnePlus Mini has been floating around, with nothing more than speculation and “sources” attributing to its questioned existence. Now, we have a photo of the device and complete documentation. Hooray.  

From what we can see in the photo, the device does appear to be a bit smaller than the OnePlus 2, and is reported to feature a 5″ Full HD display. The photo details a USB Type-C port, dual speakers on the bottom side, plus a rear-facing camera. A report from earlier this week claims that the device will even feature NFC, after OnePlus took major flak for not including it in the OnePlus 2.

All other sensitive information was made confidential in the FCC filing.

Please, share your thoughts on a possible OnePlus Mini with NFC in the comments below.

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Via: PhoneScoop | FCC

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Verizon LG G4 Receiving Android Security OTA Update

LG G4 owners on Verizon are being treated to an OTA update this morning, weighing in at over 400MB. With a size like that, it appears folks were hoping for something of significance, but according to Verizon’s changelog, it’s just a security patch update. 

Looking back, it appears the G4 never received a Stagefright patch on Verizon, so it’s likely that this update solves that issue, along with a few other security fixes. If you were hoping for Marshmallow or something awesome, sorry.

The update is rolling out to all owners right now, so if you rock the G4 on Verizon, go grab it.

G4 Update

Via: Verizon
Cheers everyone who sent this in!

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LogMeIn to Acquire Password Management Company LastPass

LogMeIn, a remote desktop service, announced its plan to acquire LastPass this morning, bolstering the company’s position in the multi-billion dollar identity and access management (IAM) market.

What does it mean for users? All good things, apparently. According to LastPass’ blog post, users on each tier of the service will continue to receive updates and even new features. “Together with LogMeIn, we’ll be able to accomplish more, faster – providing an even better service to millions of people,” the company states. 

On the financial side, it appears LogMeIn is set to pay $110 million in cash for all outstanding equity interests in LastPass, with up to an additional $15 million in cash for equity holders and key employees of LastPass upon the “achievement of certain milestones and retention targets” over a 2-year period following closing.

Are you a LastPass user? Happy about the acquisition?

Via: LogMeIn | LastPass

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OnePlus Hosting Open Sale on October 12 at 12pm PST, Buy the OnePlus 2 With No Invite

For those here still waiting to receive an invite to purchase the OnePlus 2, forget about that. On October 12, OnePlus is hosting an open sale for the device from 12pm PST to 1pm PST, allowing anyone to purchase the device, no invite necessary. 

While OnePlus expects demand to be high, it is noted that one two devices can be purchased per order, but there is no limit to the amount of orders you can place within the 1-hour timeframe. So, this is your chance to buy OnePlus 2 phones for the whole family.

Once OnePlus makes where purchasing the device will happen, which is likely here, we will update this post.

Will you be trying for a OnePlus 2?

Via: OnePlus

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