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Monday, November 2, 2015

Monday Poll: Which New Phone Did You Buy?

How many amazing phones have been released within the last three or four months? Seriously, think about it for a second. We got the Moto X Pure Edition, Galaxy Note 5, and the new iPhones around the same time. Then Google introduced the Nexus 6P and 5X, before LG could show off the V10. And even more recently, Motorola gave us two new DROIDs in the Turbo 2 and MAXX 2, plus the HTC One A9 snuck in there. There are amazing choices for phones everywhere you look, from every major manufacturer.

So in today’s poll, we are keeping it simple. Which of the new phones introduced in recent months did you buy or are considering buying? If you want, feel to tell everyone why, as we get asked constantly which phone we would recommend. Because we trust the reader voice, we would appreciate your feedback as a place to direct readers from time to time.

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Deal: 2-Pack of Monster Digital Super Speed OTG Flash Drives, $25

Through a deal taking place on the DL Deals Store, you can grab a 2-pack of Monster Digital Super Speed OTG 32GB and 64GB flash drives for just $25, down from their MSRP of $85. On Amazon, this same pack is available for $27, so why not save a couple extra bucks? 

Featuring a data transfer speed of 80MB a second, owners can utilize the OTG aspect of these drives, hooking them up to Android smartphones for insanely quick data transferring or for external drives. They feature metal exteriors, as well as protective caps so no pocket lint gets caught inside.

Oh, did I mention you can buy them in either black or pink? Pink!

Features

  • Ultra-fast 80 MB/s data transfer speed
  • Plenty of storage: 64GB & 32GB drives
  • 32GB OTG drive allows you to plug in, transfer or stream content to & from your Android device
  • External drive for Android smartphones & tablets
  • Speedy transfers without cables, computers or Wi-Fi
  • Sleek, metal exteriors to protect against impact
  • Protective caps
  • Windows, Android & Mac compatibility
  • Advanced error correction for data security
  • Slim design
  • Streaming functionality (plug-in & stream videos directly from the stick)

Deal Link

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Deal: Save $50 on the Huawei Watch When You Buy the Nexus 6P From Huawei

Were considering the Nexus 6P from Huawei, but also might be in the market for an Android Wear watch? If you buy your Nexus 6P directly from Huawei, they will slash $50 off your purchase of a Huawei Watch too. Yep, if you buy your 6P from Huawei, they are willing to discount their own watch, as long as you don’t want the gold version.

The discount will be automatically applied once both items are in your cart. The deal also appears to be a US-only thing, and as I just mentioned, doesn’t include the gold version of the Huawei Watch. 

Huawei Store Link

Note:  Ugh, the shipping estimates from Huawei’s site say “early to mid-December.” That’s a bit unfortunate.

Cheers Tony!

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ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser Announced, Available Today Starting at $199

ASUS has a new device for sale this week, the ZenFone 2 Laser, starting at just $199. For that low price, buyers will get a 5.5″ Full HD IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, 3GB of RAM, 13MP rear-facing camera with “laser” auto focus, 16GB of storage 3,000 mAh battery, and Android 5.0 “Lollipop.” For $50 more, priced at $249, you can purchase a 32GB model. 

Other noteworthy features of the ZenFone 2 are a removable battery, scratch-resistant screen, and dual-SIM slots that both support LTE. More importantly, you won’t need to wait a long time to purchase this phone, as listings are already up on the top online retailer websites, including B&H, Amazon, and Newegg. From what we are seeing, the device is not quite live yet for purchase, but should be very soon.

For $199+, this is not a bad option for anyone looking to purchase an unlocked device they can use for travel, thanks to the advantage of dual LTE SIM support. Even with the Snapdragon 615, the benefit of 3GB of RAM should become apparent when handling multitasking, although ASUS still bakes in quite a heavy skin on top of Android 5.0+.

If you would like to buy this phone, follow one of the links below.

Purchase Links: Newegg Link | Amazon Link | B&H

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Via: ASUS

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New Marshmallow and Lollipop Factory Images Posted for Most Nexus Devices

Google just posted a whole bunch of new factory images for its line of Nexus devices, likely as November’s monthly security update (Yep, here are the details.). We have both Android 6.0 Marshmallow and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop images, depending on the device, of course. 

This is what we are seeing as new:

  • Nexus 6P:  MDB08L, MDB08M
  • Nexus 5X:  MDB08L, MDB08M
  • Nexus 6:  LMY48Y, LYZ28N
  • Nexus Player:  MRA58N
  • Nexus 9 LTE:  LMY48X, MRA58N
  • Nexus 9 WiFi:  MRA58N
  • Nexus 5:  MRA58N
  • Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi:  MRA58V
  • Nexus 7 (2013) LTE:  LMY48X
  • Nexus 10:  LMY48X

Note:  Any build with an “L” at the front is Lollipop; “M” builds are Marshmallow.

You can download all of the new builds at Google’s factory image page.

If you need instructions on how to flash factory images, here you go.

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Google: Chrome OS Isn’t Being Phased Out, $85 Chromebit Launching in Couple Weeks

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google would soon fold Chrome OS into Android and unveil a single operating system to rule them all within the next two years. Google, since the report first stole headlines, has come out to deny such claims. Well, they have at least said that they have “no plan to phase out Chrome OS.”

In a blog post penned today to the Chrome Blog, SVP of Android, Chrome OS, and Chromecast, Hiroshi Lockheimer, states that they are certainly working to bring together the best of both operating systems, but that’s about as far as he would go. He also didn’t exact deny much, other than the quote above about not phasing Chrome OS out. 

Instead, the blog posts talks about the success of Chrome OS, it’s scheduled updates, how it is transforming classrooms and that 30,000 new Chromebooks are activated every school day. He even announced that “dozens” of new Chromebooks would arrive in 2016. In general, it sounds like Chrome OS is here to stay, for the time being. As that original WSJ report mentioned, 2017 is the frame for things to get fun, though. The next 12 months or so will be key to watch if you are still buying into one operating system from Google going forward.

On a related note, the ASUS Chromebit, which is a full computer in the shape of a candy bar, will launch in the next couple of weeks or $85. You may remember this device from an announcement back in March. It’s basically an HDMI dongle that plugs into any monitor to give turn that screen into a computer. Cool, right?

So that’s the news. Chrome OS isn’t being phased out…for now…or something.

Via:  Chrome Blog

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Deal: Buy a Moto X (2nd Gen) on Amazon for Only $199

For those in need of a good deal, you can grab a Moto X (2nd Gen) on Amazon for just $199. There are currently three options available to purchase – 16GB with Black Leather back, 16GB with Black Soft Touch back, and 16GB White front with Bamboo wood back. The devices are new, meaning you won’t open the box to find a used, refurbished phone inside. 

Each model available is Unlocked, so they will work just fine AT&T and T-Mobile networks. As for the $199 price, it’s not bad for a phone that we declared was Phone of the Year in 2014. It features a solid 5.2″ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear-facing camera, and 2,300mAh battery.

One thing to note, these models do not appear to be “Pure Editions,” meaning they could be unlocked AT&T models. If this is the case, you may not see an update for Marshmallow, as Motorola has yet to announce plans to update carrier branded models of the Moto X (2nd Gen).

Follow the link below if you are interested in picking one up.

Amazon Link

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