A mobile ecosystem is not just about apps and the mobile OS itself. Today, our smartphones and tablets are also entertainment devices, and we want to be able to read books, watch movies and listen to music. But side-loading these content, or accessing through third-party ecosystems is not always the most seamless means to access mobile entertainment. This is what has made Apple’s iOS ecosystem successful, so far, having popularized the per-track download of songs and movie purchases.
Requires the Ring Alarm Security Kit Listens to your Existing Smoke or CO Alarms Easy setup through the Ring App. Compatible with iOS and Android devices. Connects via Z-Wave (250-ft range to Base Station). Battery life of 3 years. Batteries are replaceable. Optional 24/7 professional monitoring with a Ring Protect Plan subscription (sold separately). No long-term commitments or cancellation fees. Save up to $100 per year on home insurance with a professionally monitored Ring Alarm.
InSapphoWeTrust/Flickr Ever wanted to go online instead of listening to old Bon Jovi casette tape hits transferred to your iPod or smartphone of choice while flying thousands of feet above sea level? Join the club. It’s something that a lot of people genuinely want because, how can anyone live without the Internet, right? One of the few companies that truly understands this is United Airlines, and as such, it has announced a satellite based in-flight Wi-Fi service, an offering that is the first of its kind in the US.
Looking to get yourself a brand new high-end smartphone? You may want to go with Verizon’s LG G4! Big Red is currently offering a $100 Visa prepaid card to anyone who purchases LG’s current flagship phone.
The concept is as simple as they get. You just have to purchase the LG G4 between August 1-12 from Verizon Wireless. After that simply head over to www.lgg4augustrebate.com and submit your form before August 31st. That’s it!
The official Android 5.0 Lollipop images have been released to the Android Developer site and we’d wager that means you’re ready to get those installed on your Nexus device. In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to manually install Android Lollipop on a Nexus device. If you need to see it done, check the video above.
How to manually install Android Lollipop on a Nexus device Boot your Nexus device into fastboot mode.
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Oppo has officially launched the Reno 7 series in China. The Reno 7 Pro features a cat-eye camera up front, a 50MP sensor at the rear, and a “breathing” notification light. Pricing starts a 3,699 yuan. Oppo briefly teased the Reno 7 series’ camera chops earlier this week, talking up its “cat-eye” technology co-developed with Sony. Now, the family of mid-range devices is official. The Reno 7 series made its debut at an event in China on Wednesday, and as promised, the latest mid-range line includes interesting camera hardware both front and back.
Unlimited mobile data plans are becoming quite the precious commodity these days. While T-Mobile and Sprint still have unlimited offerings, both AT&T and Verizon have chosen to remove such options.
The lucky few that already had unlimited plans have been allowed to keep them, thanks to the fact that the plans are grandfathered in. What about when you upgrade from a 3G device to an LTE-enabled handset or tablet? That’s where it all starts to get a bit fuzzy.
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Huami has announced the Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 in India. The three smartwatches bring long battery life, plenty of sport tracking modes, and clean designs to the table. Pricing starts at Rs 13,999 (~$186). Three new Amazfit smartwatches made their global debut last week, bringing battery life in spades and plenty of workout modes. Now, the Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro, and GTS 3 are available in India (h/t MySmartPrice).
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In 2017, AT&T had two separate instances where 911 services were dropped or limited for its customers. The outages resulted in a total of over 15,000 calls to 911 delayed or blocked entirely. The FCC fined AT&T $5.25 million today to settle the investigations. The FCC just fined AT&T $5.25 million in order to settle an investigation into two nationwide outages of 911 phone services in 2017. One outage lasted for about five hours and affected over 12,000 people looking for 911 assistance.
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Google has announced Project Mainline, allowing core Android components to be updated via Google Play. Core Android components previously had to be updated via a full OTA update from a manufacturer. Google says another benefit is that major security fixes can be deployed via this method. One of the biggest complaints about Android over the years has been the lack of system updates compared to Apple devices. Google has since delivered the Project Treble initiative to speed things up, but it’s also got another initiative up its sleeve in Project Mainline.