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Friday, June 5, 2015

Friday Poll: What Version of Android is Your Phone Running?

Earlier this week, Google updated its Android distribution numbers, showing that only a small group of users, at about 12%, are running the latest version of the OS available. Lollipop was released last year, and now that we are creeping towards the half of 2015, we would have hoped to see that number a bit higher.

Regardless, there are a lot of versions of Android still out in the wild, with plenty of ‘mid-range’ and even some ‘high-end’ models of phones running Jelly Bean and Kit Kat. Our question today is, what version of Android is your current smartphone running?

To see what version of Android you are on, head into Settings, About Phone, Software Info, then you should see exactly what your phone is running.

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

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Is AT&T Hinting at a Galaxy S6 Active Announcement on Twitter?

Even though we already know everything about the Galaxy S6 Active itself, AT&T has yet to come out and officially announce the device, complete with availability and pricing. But finally, it appears the company is ready to awaken the hypebeast on Twitter, possibly teasing an upcoming announcement for the device in a tweet sent out yesterday morning. 

In the tweet, AT&T states, “Only one thing is missing from your workout. It’s almost time to activate your full power.” We added in the italics ourselves, since adding emphasis to the word “activate” is rather important. In the photo accompanying the tweet, a phone is being held, but is blocked out. Is it a S6 Active being hidden? Our guess is, more than likely.

Given the S6 Active’s water and dust resistance, it is no surprise that AT&T would assume that this device is the best workout companion a person could ask for. You can drop it, sweat on it, and everything should continue to work normally.

So, yeah, Galaxy S6 Active coming soon to AT&T.

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Via: @ATT
Cheers Theon Greyjoy!

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Minecraft: Pocket Edition Update With Player Skins and Fishing is Now Available

Last week, an update for Minecraft: Pocket Edition was teased by the Mojang team, and this week, the update is available for all to download on Google Play. Inside, players can now customize their character’s skin, allowing for a more entertaining walk through the caves. Players are given a few free skins, while other skins can be purchased via IAPs. You can also upload your own skin via the web, then apply it for free. 

On top of skins, boats with space for two have been added in, letting you take your wolf pup friend on a boat ride. Squids have been added, in addition to cave spiders, bats, and even adorable baby zombies.

Check out the full changelog below, then have at it.

What’s New

  • Multiple language support.
  • Boats with space for two! Take your pet for a pleasant ride.
  • The ability to throw stuff from boats, including snowballs and eggs.
  • Fishing! Now you can fish for fishies!
  • Squids!
  • Spider jockeys!
  • Cave Spiders!
  • Bats!
  • Adorable baby zombies!
  • Weird chicken jockeys!
  • Edible clownfish. Yum!
  • A fancy new World Edit screen so you can rename worlds, change game modes and do other things.
  • Creative players can no longer be set on fire. Controversial.
  • We’ve stopped cheeky chickens from walking on water.
  • Animals can no longer breed without touching each other ooh err.
  • Drinking milk now removes mob effects.
  • Ridiculous amounts of bug fixes.
  • More cool things that you should discover for yourself.

Play Link

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Amazon Echo Can Now Read Books to You Thanks to Audible Support

Amazon Echo, the company’s voice-activated assistant of sorts, can now read audiobooks to you thanks to newly implemented Audible support. If you have a little library of ebooks piled up in your Audible account, you can get started by saying, “Alexa, play the audiobook 50 Shades of Grey.” 

To celebrate this most joyous occasion, Echo owners can grab two free audiobooks from Audible for listening. All you need to do is download the Audible app.

How It Works

  • Start any book you own with “Alexa, read [Audible book title]”
  • Resume the current book you’re reading by saying “Alexa, read my book.”
  • Control playback with “Alexa, go back/forward.”

And that’s it. If you have an Echo, go make Alexa read you War and Peace. On that same note, does anyone here own an Echo?

Via: Amazon

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Square Enix Publishes Final Fantasy Tactics: WotL to Google Play for $14

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, a hit game from Square Enix, is now available on Google Play for the price of $13.99. In this Final Fantasy game, players are greeted to a tactical, turn-based RPG, where you must build up your character in order to take on bigger baddies. 

Each level appears on a boardgame-like map, and various warriors with different skills fight to take control. Honestly, since I have zero experience with it, I would say it looks somewhat similar to old Pokemon games, given the turn-based “attack” or “reequip” commands.

To get an idea of what you are in for, watch the super old trailer below. So far, all reviews are 5 stars, so it must be pretty epic.

Play Link ($13.99)

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HTC Shows Off 24ct Gold One M9 to Celebrate Soccer Championship

For the past couple of years, HTC has made Gold variants of its flagship device, usually for some special occasion. Apparently, 2015 is no exception, as the company revealed on its Twitter account a new 24ct. Gold One M9, celebrating the UCL Final in Europe. That’s soccer, just in case you did not know. 

According to HTC, the device will be super limited, but given its gold exterior, you can be sure that it will be priced out of most consumers’ range anyway. And seriously, if I was paying a few thousand bones for a gold phone, I might expect a better camera.

Throw your Goldmember memes down in the comments section below, then share your thoughts on whether you think it is good business for HTC to continue its gold phone-making ways.

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Via: @HTC

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Nest Hosting Press Gathering on June 17, Rumored to Launch First Product Since Google Acquisition

Invites are being sent out, inviting members of the media to join the Nest team on June 17 for a press conference. While the invite does not exactly hint at anything in particular, it is speculated that the company will announce their first product since being acquired by Google a little over a year ago. 

As of right now, Nest offers a smart smoke detector and thermostat, but the latest rumors suggest that Nest may be looking to break into the audio category. Whether it is with smart home speakers, or maybe even an Amazon Echo-like device powered by Google Now, we will be sure to let you know what happens on June 17.

What would you like to see Nest announce?

Via: The Verge

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