We’ve all heard of the YouTube channel called Unbox Therapy by now, and we know how excited Lew can get when a sizeable box lands on his doorstep. That’s why we knew something had to be up when a giant OnePlus box landed with only a few teaser images of what might be inside.
Now, it’s time to find out what lies inside the box and what Lew’s special gift means for you.
Some streaming services are only on offer in one region, and others are global but vary widely. I use my VPN to regularly switch between the US and UK versions of Netflix, and maybe pop onto BBC iPlayer while I’m on a UK server.
Stream Unblocker is specifically designed for giving you lag-free access to streaming services worldwide. Right now, you can get lifetime access to this service for a one-time payment of only $19.
Changing carriers but keeping your device with CDMA devices can be troublesome. On GSM, it’s relatively easy and requires only that you get your unlock code. Then pop in a SIM card and you’re done. With CDMA, it requires reprogramming the phone. Not all ways of doing so are legal either. Boost Mobile may be helping Sprint customers with that sometime in the near future.
XDA-Developers Member jewfish posted a teaser thread about Boost Mobile and a possible future promotion.
Tidal is really giving Spotify a run for its money. After all, the service boasts a larger music library than its more famous competitor and pays the artists three times as much. One feature they agree on though is pricing, with both costing $9.99 per month for a Premium subscription. However, today only, you can score one year of Tidal Premium for just $39.99 ($40 off), or Tidal HiFi for $49.
During Motorola’s announcement of the new Moto X, they revealed that Touchless Control would be rebranded as Moto Voice and would receive a few new tricks as well. Now a new update of the app has hit Google Play, officially changing the name to Moto Voice as promised.
So what’s new with Moto Voice, the biggest change is that the new MotoX will be able to have a custom launch phrase like “Hey phone!
As one would expect, this is a phased rollout, so don’t get too upset if you don’t see the update right this second. Just to be sure, you can go to Settings > Software update > Download updates manually and do a manual check.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: In praise of incrementalism (Update: as cheap as $609 now!)
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Once you do get the update — which brings firmware version N960U1UEU1CSB3 — you’ll have all the latest Android 9 Pie features, such as adaptive battery, as well as a completely new user experience with One UI, Samsung’s new Android skin.
A high-resolution shot of the Galaxy S4’s screen reveals the unique subpixel arrangement that Samsung used in order to achieve the 441ppi pixel density on an AMOLED display.
In the months preceding the unveiling of the Galaxy S4, several rumors emerged about the display of the upcoming flagship. Samsung was said to have problems with the design and manufacturing of a full HD (1928 x 1080) AMOLED display. One report even said that the Korean smartphone maker was considering using LCD for the Galaxy S4, due to the supposed insurmountable technical difficulties that would prevent it from making enough panels for the upcoming blockbuster.
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Google TV is seemingly working on new homescreen features for adults and kids. An APK teardown uncovered evidence of a new “Restricted Mode,” a kids’ profile watchlist, and more. According to new uncovered details, Google TV could welcome a few additional changes to its homescreen. According to 9to5Google‘s APK teardown of the Google TV launcher version 1.0.4233, there’s evidence of three new features in the works.
Samsung’s CES 2020 press conference was more about human-centered tech than devices that would actually make it to market. The company talked a lot about IoT, smart cities, 5G, and personal care solutions. Amongst them was Samsung’s new personal robot, Ballie (pronounced Ball-E).
Ballie is a spherical rolling robot that would remind you of Sphero’s BB-8 Star Wars droid. Samsung calls it, “a human-centric vision of robots that takes personalized care to the next level.
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Gaming can be an intimidating hobby to get into, and consoles can be even harder to find right now. The sheer variety of platforms and games can be overwhelming to a newcomer, but a gaming console is never a wrong choice. They are straightforward to use and offer many other perks. Finding the right console mainly depends on what you prioritize — whether you want stellar graphics, a great library of exclusives, or portability, there is a console that’s right for you.