Update: Google has addressed the video saying that it portrayed an inaccurate version of its UI and that it does not forebode future software changes.Our original story is below.What did the humble, eminently useful Android app drawer ever do to attract such animosity? A key component to the way many of us access software on our phones, all of a sudden it feels like the app drawer is persona non grata in 2016, and
Samsung finds itself in an enviable position in the smartphone industry, large enough a company to develop a number of its own hardware components, while secure enough in its standing to not just hold its most desirable parts back for exclusive use in its own devices. In addition to Exynos chips, the curved-screen displays Samsung first used on its own Edge-series hardware have subsequently begun to appear in third-party phones, like BlackBerry Priv. Last year we heard that the Priv could just be the start of that expansion,
Smartphone software development is a numbers game, and coders want to be sure that the effort they put in to making apps is going to pay off. That’s exactly why we talk about the “app gap” between platforms, as devs preferentially prepare software for the most popular operating systems – at the expense of those that don’t have quite as large user bases. It turns out this practice is just as important for software maintenance as it is for initial development, and while an app may have once been available for a certain platform, the migration of users to its peers can cause ...
Between the start of HTC Vive pre-orders, and Microsoft inviting developers to pre-order HoloLens, we’ve totally got virtual reality on the mind today. And while expensive new hardware like those new options may give you a VR experience that’s second to none, you don’t need to break the bank in order to get started, and there are lots of affordably priced Cardboard-compatible viewers out there for you to use with ...
Sennheiser announced a new collaboration with Swiss accessory manufacturer FREITAG to bring its URBANITE in FREITAG style. The F703 SENNHEISER x FREITAG limited edition features Sennheiser's URBANITE Black on-ear headphones, each of them turned into a unique model by FREITAG, with bold colored swatches of recycled truck tarpaulins covering the headband. For a complete, individualized look on the move, ...
Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the launch of the HTC Vive pre-orders, in addition to what to expect from HTC priorities. Then we talk about the LG G5 Lite, as it seems that the company had more plans up its sleeve. Samsung follows as we notice that the Galaxy S7 doesn’t follow the same branding scheme across the world. Apple is next with the iPhone SE, and no we didn’t forget the 5 in the name. We end today’s show talking about Tim Cook’s teaser on what to expect for the Apple Car.All this and more after the break.Stories:–
So much of the recent Samsung smartphone news has focused on the flagship Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge that it’s easy for the little guys to fall through the cracks – even when that “little” guy is a phablet larger than either flagship. But going back a little over a month now, we’ve had a few opportunities to hear about a new A-series handset in Samsung’s pipeline as we checked out rumors and evidence pointing to work on a six-inch Galaxy A9 Pro. How would the phone differ from the ...
What happens when you combine Total War gameplay with WARHAMMER's armies? Today Creative Assembly have posted brand new gameplay footage showcasing an explosive battle between legions of Orcs and Goblins against noble Bretonnia. This (long) twelve minute Let's Play video shows off this upcoming turn-based game. Here's the footage along with some info on the campaigns: ...
The smartphone industry may be a global one, but when the companies behind the three biggest platforms all call the US home, it’s all too easy for them to focus their latest efforts on audiences here in the States – and that can make everybody else feel pretty left out. Admittedly, some go out of their way to make sure new software and services launch with global availability, but how often have we seen a new feature debut only for it to be a US-exclusive? Thankfully, while some of those services may get their start in the US,
Microsoft announced that starting today, developer applicants will start receiving invitations to purchase the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition, which will begin shipping on March 30th. Here's more info on the Microsoft HoloLens programs: Since the announcement of the HoloLens, Microsoft has introduced new partners who will take advantage of the product in their own product designs ...
Sprint and Dixons Carphone today formally announced a joint venture to open and operate up to 500 new Sprint-branded stores across the U.S. The agreement comes after a successful pilot program launched last year, which resulted in strong sales performance and increased customer satisfaction ratings at pilot retail stores in trial markets. The joint venture is expected to help ...
MSI has announced a new M-ATX GAMING motherboard, the B150M GAMING PRO. This new Micro-ATX motherboard is based on the Intel B150 chipset supporting 6th Gen Intel Core processors for LGA1151, and is designed for gamers looking for a small gaming PC while getting the best gaming features and performance. DDR4 Boost technology is available, as well as Audio ...
No matter what your hardware preference, the era of high-quality consumer-ready virtual reality is upon us: following the January start to Oculus Rift pre-orders, HTC Vive pre-orders have themselves just gone live. That means we’ve got only a few short weeks to go before these devices are in the hands (and on the heads) of users everywhere, and we start seeing the ...
