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Report: Xiaomi's low priced Leadcore phone to launch April 8th
3/30/2015 12:09:00 AM

A bit more than a week ago, a China Mobile executive posted a photo allegedly showing the low-cost smartphone being produced by Xiaomi, using a Leadcore CPU. The device will be priced at the equivalent of $80 USD and received certification from China's version of the FCC (TENAA) in January. A report out of China on Monday says to expect the phone to launch on April 8th.

Today's report also reiterated the most recently rumored specs for the phone. The unnamed model is expected to carry a 4.7-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. A quad-core 1.6GHz Leadcore LC 1860 CPU is driving the ...

 

How to end calls using the power button (Android)
3/29/2015 11:56:00 PM

Please note: this is a tutorial for inexperienced users.

In case you don't like ending calls on your Android smartphone using the standard end call software key, we're going to show you how to make your device's power button take this function.

Regardless of what Android smartphone you're using, one of your fingers is likely near the power button anyway whenever you need to end a call. Plus, by using the power button instead of a software key to terminate calls, you don't even have to look at the phone (this could be useful when you're doing something else in parallel with talking ...

 

Apple Watch Edition buyers will be treated like VIPs by Apple
3/29/2015 10:15:00 PM

Those interested in shelling out $10,000 or more for the top-of-the-line 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition can decide to arrange for a personal appointment at an Apple Store, or via a video chat. If those two options are not viable, you can arrange for a personal courier to come to your place to try on the Apple Watch Edition and close on the sale. At the store, those with an appointment are immediately whisked away without a second's wait for a personal one-on-one with an Apple Watch expert. The meeting can take up to 60 minutes with half the time set aside to have the watch put on your wrist. ...

 

Meet the most unique modern smartphone designs
3/29/2015 10:08:00 PM

In the 2000s, when the smartphone revolution began, manufacturers including Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and others were able experiment with crazy designs - since there was no standard form factor for handsets (partially because screens were way, way smaller back then). Nowadays, though, most smartphones are made after a relatively similar design principle, so they're just thin rectangles. And there's not that much that you can do with a rectangle, is it? Even so, some smartphone designs can still be considered unique, and we're inviting you to discover them below.

To keep things relevant ...

 

10 beautiful Android Wear watch face packs
3/29/2015 8:40:00 PM

Unlike a smartwatch, A high-quality traditional watch doesn't need to be recharged on a daily basis. Also, it will likely be perfectly useful decades after its purchase, while a smartwatch isn't likely to endure the tests of time very well. But can you change a classic watch's face? Nope, we don't think so. 

The ability to personalize an Android Wear smartwatch is cool indeed, and the collection of third-party watch faces available at the Play Store is growing steadily. Some are functional and feature-packed, others aim to deliver the best visual experience. The ...

 

Android 5.1 update brings new version of TouchWiz to Samsung Galaxy Note 4
3/29/2015 7:27:00 PM

According to a report published this weekend, the new version of TouchWiz that is found on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge will be made available to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 when the phablet receives its Android 5.1 update. The first Samsung devices to get the Android 5.1 update will be the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. But don't expect the update to be pushed out soon. Android 5.1 isn't scheduled to be rolled out by Samsung until the second half of the year.

With much of the bloatware removed on the new version of TouchWiz, the result is a lighter skin that runs faster. ...

 

10 Qi wireless charging pads for Qi compatible smartphones
3/29/2015 7:27:00 PM

Imagine if you could recharge your smartphone's battery wirelessly, without the need to plug a cable into its port. Oh wait, you can totally do this thanks to Qi wireless technology. Using electromagnetic induction, Qi enables power to be transmitted over a short distance – from a charging pad to a phone's battery with coils acting as transmitter and receiver. Among the smartphones compatible with the Qi standard are the Samsung Galaxy S6, the Google Nexus 6, and the Motorola Droid Turbo. 

To charge a Qi-enabled smartphone, however, you need one of the said charging ...

 

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