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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Blackberry Priv Specs (Official)

The Blackberry Priv is now up for pre-order in the US for $749. That’s kind of a crazy steep price that I can’t imagine a whole bunch of people being willing to step up to the plate to take a crack at, but hey, you have all been excited enough about it that anything is possible. With that said, tonight’s open pre-orders mean we finally have the full list of specs for this Android-powered security machine. And honestly, they sound freaking amazing.

We have a 5.4-inch QHD display, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (with SD support up to 2TB), Snapdragon 808 processor, 18MP rear camera, 3410mAh battery, Quick Charge 2.0 support, wireless charging support with both Qi and PMA standards, and of course, that slideout keyboard that also doubles as a touchpad. Seriously, Blackberry kind of went H.A.M. with this phone.

The rest of the details can be found below.

Blackberry Priv Specs

Software	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Size	147 (184 opened) x 77.2 x 9.4mm
Weight	192g
Model Number	STV100-1
Processor	Qualcomm 8992 (Snapdragon 808 Hexa-Core, 64 bit) Adreno 418, 600MHz GPU
Memory	3GB Low Power RAM 32GB Flash Hot-swappable MicroSD slot (up to 2TB)
Display	Curved 5.43” 2560 x 1440 resolution • 540 DPI • WQHD Plastic AMOLED High Brightness Mode for Outdoor Readability 24-bit color depth 16:9 aspect ratio Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Rear Camera	18MP Auto-Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) • Phase Detect Auto Focus (PDAF), Fast focus lock • HDR 6-element f2.2 lens Back Side Illumination (BSI2) Stacked Sensor Dual Colour, Dual 2 mm2 LED Flash – Enhanced photo color balance 4k Video Recording: 30 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 60 fps, 6DOF video stabilization combined with OIS for incredibly smooth video 4x digital zoom Continuous & touch to focus, face detection, image stabilization Panorama, Burst, Live Filters Multi-Frame Low Light Enhancement
Front Camera	2MP Fixed-Focus, f2.8 Large 1.75um pixel size Image & video stabilization 720p HD video recording 2x digital zoom Wide Selfie Mode (also known as Selfie Panorama) Multi-Frame Low Light Enhancement
Notification	Tone, vibrate, on-screen or LED indicator; notification options are user configurable
Buttons	Volume Up/Down, Mute, Lock(Power On/Off)
Keyboard	Physical Sliding Keyboard Contextual auto-correction Contextual next word prediction Personalized learning engine
Headset	3.5 mm stereo
Ports/Connectivity	USB 2.0 Connector with SlimPort enabled NFC
Charging	+5V DC / 1.3A AC power adapter, OMTP Compliant QC2.0 Enabled – Compatible with QC2 Chargers Dual mode Wireless Charging capable for Powermat (PMA) and Qi
Battery	3410 (typ) 3360 (min) mAh 4.4V 680 Wh/L integrated non-removable battery Fast charge enabled Mixed Usage: Up to 22.5 hours
Networks	FD-LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29,30 HSPA+ 1, 2, 4, 5/6, 8 Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n for 2.4GHz 802.11 a/n for 5GHz 802.11 ac for 5GHz 4G Mobile Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.1 Low Energy (LE)
Sensors	Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Time of Flight (ToF) Proximity, Ambient Light, Altimeter, Activity Monitor
SIM	Nano SIM card (4FF) Supports 1.8V and 3.0V cards

Blackberry Priv Pre-Orders Open in US for $749, Ship November 16

Blackberry seems to have opened pre-orders for their new Android-powered smartphone, the Priv. In the US, you are looking at spending $749 for an unlocked model that will only work on AT&T and T-Mobile. Blackberry notes that orders will begin shipping on November 16.

So do we know official specs? We do! You are looking at a “elegant slim design” with a slidout keyboard, 5.4-inch QHD dual-curved screen (2560×1440), Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage (SD support up to 2TB), 18MP rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), 2MP front camera, 802.11ac WiFi, 3410mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0, NFC, and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The full specs can be found here.

Of course, the phone will also bring Blackberry-level security to Android, “colossal” battery life, Blackberry Hub for a unified inbox, Blackberry Calendar, and that slideout keyboard that doubles as a touch pad of sorts.

You have all been waiting for this moment – who is pre-ordeeing?

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Cheers Tony!

Wunderlist App Updated With New Design, Marshmallow Goodies

The Wunderlist to-do list and tasks app received an update today, bringing with it a completely redesigned look, as well as plenty of features that future proofs the app for Android 6.0 “Marshmallow.” For those already running Android 6.0, Wunderlist now allows users to utilize Now on Tap within lists, which brings quick searching through topics on the web right to your fingertips.

Additionally, to-dos can be added directly from the notification bar, which is a setting you can toggle from within the app. Wunderlist also notes that they have simplified Quick Add, allowing you to add a to-do with the touch of a button.

View the full changelog below, then grab the update on Google Play.

What’s New

Wunderlist on Android has a new design!
We’ve simplified Quick Add to let you add a to-do at the touch of a button–a big, blue one on your Home Screen.
Add to-dos straight from your notification bar! Enable it via Wunderlist Settings>Account>Notifications>Enable Quick Add Notification, then tap on ‘Add to Wunderlist’ on your notification bar.
With Android Marshmallow 6.0 we’ll ask you for permissions only when we need them.
Got Marshmallow? Use Now on Tap in your lists.

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Via: Wunderlist

Nexus 5X Receiving Update Today to Build MDB08I

Nexus 5X devices that are arriving at the homes of Android fans today are receiving a small 42MB update almost immediately out of the box. The build is arriving as MDB08I, which is a build first seen as a factory image earlier in the week.

Tough to know what’s new in it, but it’s likely just a day 1 bug fixer of some sort.

If you own a Nexus 5X and haven’t seen the update yet and you are currently running build MDA89E, you can download it here from Google. If you need help sideloading OTA updates, hit up these instructions.

Cloud-First Robin Smartphone Pre-Order Now Live, Priced at $399

Nextbit’s Robin, the cloud-first smartphone that raised over $1.3 million on Kickstarter, is now up for pre-order priced at $399. According to the site where it is for sale, shipment is said to begin in February of 2016, which is quite a few months away.

Those interested must choose between a GSM or CDMA model, depending on what carrier you intend to run the device on. There are also two color options, Mint and Midnight.

For specs, the device features a Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard storage (plus 100GB in the cloud), 5.2″ FHD LCD display, 13MP rear-facing camera, NFC, Bluetooth, 2,680 mAh battery, dual front-facing speakers, and runs the latest version of Android.

Who is pre-ordering a robin?

Pre-Order Link

Via: @Nextbitsys

ZTE Announces 64GB Axon Pro for $450, Mid-Range Axon for $330

ZTE announced two additional Axon devices this morning, giving buyers even more options when looking through ZTE’s current smartphone lineup. Joining the current Axon Pro 32GB model, there is a new 64GB model of the Axon Pro, and a mid-range Axon. Each device is priced quite competitively, with the Axon Pro 64GB priced at $449.98, and the Axon going for $329.98.

Each new addition is unlocked, capable of running on GSM networks like AT&T and T-Mobile. The Axon Pro, the higher-end model, features a 5.5″ QHD display, Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB of RAM, 13MP + 2MP rear-facing dual cameras, 3,000 mAh battery, and Android 5.1.1.

The Axon features a 5.5″ Full HD display, Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, the same 13MP + 2MP rear-facing dual cameras, 3,000 mAh battery, NFC, and Android 5.1.1.

Each model comes in a variety of colors, including Blue, Gold, and Silver.

The phones are purchasable directly through ZTE’s website, as well as Amazon and eBay.

Amazon Links: Axon Pro 64GB | Axon

Deal Reminder: $40 Gets You Two 3-Port and 4-Port Quick Charge 2.0 Chargers and a Cables

Just a quick reminder, but the Tronsmart Power Bundle deal we featured a couple of weeks back is about to end over on the DL Deals Store. As a reminder, the deal includes a 3-port Quick Charge 2.0 wall charger, 4-port Quick Charge 2.0 car charger, and a 6-pack of USB cables, all for $39.99.

The deal ends in a day, so you may want to decide quickly.

Deal Link

Google Shares Two Exclusive Material Design Wallpapers You Haven’t Seen Before, Download Them Here

Yesterday, on Google’s Design site, Rachel Been penned an article that shared the story of the art behind the new wallpapers in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The story talks of the artist’s (Carl Kleiner) use of different types of paper, layering, and lighting to create these Material Design beauties…wait a minute. Did I just say paper, layering, and lighting? I did. Wait, you mean the Material Design wallpapers in Android 6.0 aren’t just digital creations? They are real compositions of paper that are actual photographs? Indeed they are. How cool is that?

The entire blog post on these “paperscapes” lets you in on things like the types of paper used that have “subtle and sophisticated texture.” Kleiner also references the “organic” feel to each that is highlighted by “painted surfaces, color pigment powders, floating ink, and the like.” It’s actually pretty interesting stuff, even if you aren’t an art guy or gal.

On a related note, the post includes two never-before-seen exclusive wallpapers designed by Carl Kleiner that are available for download. Both are fantastic looking, especially when you, again, realize that these are photos of actual creations made up of paper and texture.

Below, you will find small resized versions of each to give you a preview of what you are about to get yourself into. If you want the full resolution versions, you can grab them here (blue) and here (red) or at the source link below.

Via: Google Design

Google is Also Launching YouTube Music on October 28, Yet Another YouTube App

As a part of its YouTube red announcement, Google announced a new app to the growing YouTube line-up, YouTube Music. Yes, come October 28, we will not only have YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Gaming, YouTube Red subscriptions, and Google Play Music, we will also have a stand-alone music app for YouTube, called YouTube Music. Keeping up with all of that?

The Music app attempts to make “discovering, watching, and listening” to music as easy as ever, or maybe at least tries to hide all of the non-music you’ll find on YouTube that you may have no interest in. Google states that YouTube Music will “start you on a personal journey through one of the richest music catalogs” with the tap of a single song or artist.

The new YouTube Music app will arrive on October 28 when Red kicks off. We’ll have more then.

Via: YouTube

YouTube Announces YouTube Red, It’s Ad-Free Service With Special Perks

This morning, YouTube announced a new service called YouTube Red. The service has been rumored in the past, but we now officially know what it will offer to users who are willing to pay its $9.99 per month fee. The service kicks of on October 28.

With YouTube Red, subscribers get an ad-free experience, whether they are watching videos or streaming music, there will be offline saving of clips, and background audio play on mobile, so you can continue listening to talks or tracks without having your screen on. Oh, it also includes a Google Play Music subscription at no additional cost. On the flip side, if you are a Google Play Music subscriber, you will also receive a free subscription to YouTube Red.

Watch the video below, then head over to YouTube to learn more.

Twitter Intros Polls, Rolling Out Now for Android and iOS

For those here who always wished they could ask a simple poll question to their followers on Twitter, you may now do so. Rolling out this week to Android, iOS, and desktop users, anyone with a Twitter account can now create a 2-question poll for people to answer.

There does not appear to be a limit on who can answer, or what you can ask in the polls, but Twitter stressed in the announcement that the way you answer a poll will remain completely private.

Polls can go viral, as users can share them, RT them, quote them, or whatever else the kids are doing these days with the tweets. Polls will stay live on Twitter’s servers for 24 hours, then, will shut down. At that point you can access your data.

Be on the lookout for an update to your official Twitter app, if you don’t happen to use a 3rd-party like the rest of us.

Via: Twitter

Fossil Announces the Q Founder, Its $275 Android Wear Watch

Without much noise, Fossil unveiled its Android Wear watch this morning. The watch is officially called the Q Founder and is a part of the Fossil Q line of wearable accessories, but we’ll just refer to it as the Founder from here on out, to save everyone from another disastrous naming headache in the making.

Fossil hasn’t provided many details about the Founder, only that it runs an Intel chip and Android Wear. It has a round display, of course, and will be available “just in time for the holiday shopping season” at a starting price of $275. Seriously, that’s all we know.

They did some sort of “sneak” preview of the Q line for press that clearly didn’t involve the tech press, but Mashable was on hand to snap a few photos. Here are two, although, they appear to be showing two different watches (either that or the angle is throwing me off). One (the top image) resembles a chronograph styled watch, with pushers surrounding a crown, while the other looks to just have a crown.

Not bad, right? I can’t necessarily say that this is any more beautiful than the Huawei Watch or new Moto 360, but it does look good, if not big.

The rest of the Q line includes devices called the Reveler, Dreamer, and Grant. The Reveler and Dreamer are bracelet style devices that can track fitness and send you buzzing/LED notifications. The Grant is an actual watch that is “talking to your smartphone” to relay fitness info and notifications. On the watch face, there are LED lights that will light up to show you activity. Each of these three devices will be available October 25.

Any of this sound interesting or are you good with the watches being made by Android phone manufacturers?

Via: PR Newswire | Mashable

Google’s Nexus 6P is Now Out of Stock on the Google Store

Were you able to get in an order for Google’s Nexus 6P? If not, I hate to break it to you, but your chance is gone for the time being, at least through the Google Store. Google has apparently sold through their initial inventory and is now listing the device as “Currently out of stock.” Interested parties can only join a waiting list to be notified of future inventory refills.

That means they sold through all three colors and all three storage options in just a couple of weeks. However, we don’t know if they sold millions of them (probably not) or thousands (likely). We also still don’t know when original orders will ship, even though the Nexus 5X starting shipping this week.

Don’t worry, it’s not all bad news! Huawei is still selling the phone in Aluminium or Graphite and in all three storage options (32, 64, 128GB) at their own store. So, feel free to place those orders outside of Google’s own marketplace.

Google Store Link | Huawei Store Link

Samsung Pay is Now Actually, Officially, Really, No Seriously, Available on Verizon

At the end of last week, owners of the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Galaxy Note 5 on Verizon began receiving an update that not only brought the latest round of Stagefright fixes, but also made each ready for Samsung Pay. Then on Monday, a direct link to Samsung Pay on Google Play was discovered that allowed these phone owners to install Samsung’s mobile payment systems and get to tap, tap, tapping on payment terminals everywhere. And then Samsung said, “No, no, not yet,” and pulled it.

In an announcement that arrived in our inboxes this morning, Samsung says that everything is now ready and Verizon owners can officially join the party (again). Well, they are telling us that the Samsung Pay link goes live at 12PM Eastern (9AM Pacific) on Google Play, but it’s already live and showing as installable on compatible devices.

Go get it!

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