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Saturday, July 30, 2016
When Windows 10 launched in 2015, Microsoft gave users one year to decide if they wanted to upgrade to their new OS for free. While it is true that it had trouble launching with compatibility issues, a year is a long time in the tech-world and during that time Microsoft has been slowly-but-surely improving Windows 10. Well, that year has officially passed and starting today Windows 10 comes with a $120 price tag. Expect Microsoft to provide a huge Anniversary update sometime next week.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
A reoccurring rumor states that the next iPhone will drop the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of Lightning audio playback or Bluetooth connection. A report claims that Apple plans to bundle EarPods and a Lightning 3.5mm adapter with the next iPhones. The adapter looks exactly like what you might expect Apple to produce and isn’t supported by iOS 9 but works with the iOS 10 beta, further suggesting it's legitimacy. New iPhones are generally expected sometime in September, with current speculation pointing to September 9th preorders.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Apple announced today that the company recently sold its billionth iPhone. Reaching one billion handsets sold is a tremendous accomplishment, even CEO Tim Cook made an appearance to celebrate the milestone. It took nearly 10 years for Apple to cross the one billion threshold since the release of the original iPhone in 2007. Rumors and leaks indicate that Apple's next phone will see an unveiling this September.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
After much speculation and rumors BlackBerry has finally unveiled the BlackBerry DTEK50. This is the company's second attempt at an Android device. It features a 5.2-inch full HD display, 16GB of storage and a 13MP camera. The hardware design was made in partnership with Alcatel, allowing BlackBerry to focus more on the software. You can preorder the unlocked DTEK50 today for just $299.99 and it will be made available everywhere on August 8th.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Today Verizon announced that it will acquire Yahoo for $4.83 billion. Under the deal, Verizon will acquire Yahoo's brands and email services, which has around 225 million monthly active users. In addition to Yahoo's massive user base, Verizon will gain Yahoo's advertising services and analytics services. Verizon says it expects the acquisition to be completed by the first quarter of 2017. Until then, Yahoo will continue to operate independently.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Elon Musk now has four new ambitious goals for Tesla to disrupt the entire auto industry. These goals include combining Tesla with SolarCity, building both a pickup truck and mini-bus, advancing autonomous-driving capabilities to be 10 times safer than human drivers and to create a ride-sharing business built around autonomous technology. Musk states that the idea is for Tesla owners to tap a button to "generate income" while you aren't using your self-driving car by loaning it to other people for rides. He also stated that he can see all this happening in the next 5 to 6 years.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Have you heard? Samsung has made a Batman-themed smartphone with unique icons, wallpapers and ringtones. However, it does cost $1,300 and availability is very limited. But fear not Batman fans, we have discovered a simple way for you to apply this limited edition theme to your current Samsung Galaxy smartphone. See video for full instructions. Link in bio.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
According to reports, the U.S. Arm will soon be switching from Android to iPhone. Previously, the Army gave soldiers an Android Tactical Assault Kit, equipped with what was believed to be a Samsung Galaxy Note for it's multitasking capabilities. However, now the new kit will feature the iPhone 6s. Sources stated that the Android device struggled with custom, split-screen military software and had to be restarted often. If the Army used the original 2010 Galaxy Note then the switch makes perfect sense, the iPhone 6s is certainly the better choice.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Thanks to some leaked photos, we have our first look at Sony's upcoming Xperia flagship phone. It's first notable trait is the large NFC chip on the front next to the earpiece. It also seems Sony can’t depart from including some of the world’s biggest bezels but at least they include dual-front speakers. Other details gained from the leaks include Sony’s first usage of USB-C charging. We may hear more about Sony's new phone following the expected announcement at Berlin in September.
Friday, July 15, 2016
Believe it or not, Facebook actually cares about your cellphone's battery life. Inside Facebook's data center are a series of server racks housing smartphones running a version of the company's many mobile apps. This Mobile Device Lab is designed to test Facebook's software on phones. Facebook has almost 2,000 Android and iPhones used to tell developers if their apps have any negative impact on phone memory, response times and battery consumption. Facebook plans to open source the hardware design of its mobile device testing racks so any app developer can have their creation tested.
Thursday, July 14, 2016
An open casting call is currently asking for "100 of the world’s most talented app creators." It appears Apple is was working on a TV show about application developers. The show is cleverly named Planet of the Apps. It will be an unscripted reality show for developers to compete for funding, mentors and of course, free publicity. Think Shark Tank meets Silicon Valley. Contestants are required to have their applications in beta by October 21st so expect filming to start shortly after. Surely the show will be available on iTunes and AppleTV however, no word wether it will be available on cable networks or streaming services like Netflix.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Not long after the leaked images of the iPhone 7, we know have our first look at the iPhone 7 Plus. The leaked pictures show an aluminum body that is largely the same as the 5.5" iPhone 6s Plus. Some notable differences are the redesigned antenna lines, a dual camera cutout and what appears to be three ports for accessories. This could be similar to the iPad Pro Smart Connectors which could lead Apple to changing the name of their new device to iPhone Pro. The company is said to reveal their two new phones in September.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Another day, another leaked photo. Say hello to the iPhone 7. The images shows an aluminum body that closely resembles the 4.7" iPhone 6S, but with redesigned antenna lines and a camera cutout that is significantly larger than the current iPhone 6S. This new camera configuration could mean better low-light performance. However, some questions are still unanswered. For example, will it remove the standard headphone jack and will it be water resistant? Apple is said to reveal their new iPhones in September. Follow @TechcellentNews for excellent technology news daily.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Just 2 days after the game's release Pokemon Go was installed on 5% of all Android devices in the U.S. with similar numbers from iOS. Pokémon Go currently has more installs than Tinder and is trending to surpass Twitter's daily active users. Reports also state that users are playing an average of 43 minutes per game. This increased Nintendo's stock market value by 7.5 billion dollars in just 2 days. What's really interesting is that Pokemon Go hasn't even been released globally yet. It is so popular that servers cannot handle the load forcing the global release to slow down. Imagine the numbers after China and Japan get a hold of it.
Friday, July 8, 2016
Samsung announced today the world's first removable Universal Flash Storage memory cards, the successor to the microSD card. These UFS cards have read speeds of up to 530 megabytes per second which is five times faster than the current best microSD cards. This is equivalent to reading a 5 gigabyte movie in roughly 10 seconds, compared to around 50 seconds with microSD. Currently there are no products that support these speedy removable storage cards. However, it's possible to see them compatible with the next Galaxy smartphones. Note7 anyone?
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Talk about a Throwback Thursday, some of the most influential games of all time, Final Fantasy VII and Pokemon are now available on your favorite mobile platforms. Final Fantasy VII comes 19 years after the original release. It brings the same graphics and absorbing RPG story of the original console title. Pokémon GO arrives 20 years after original release and will have players explore the real world to catch pokémon, battle other players, and protect Gyms. With nostalgia at an all-time high, you can go download both of these games now on Android and iOS.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Currently, you can only upload pictures or videos to your story that were taken as they happened. It has a raw, in-the-moment feel to it. Although, soon you will be able to post old content to your Snapchat story with a new feature called Memories. Now, people can upload their best, most polished pictures to their timeline. Snapchat reportedly has 150 million daily active users but with this update, they are following in the footsteps of larger social networks like Facebook and Instagram. This update will roll out to users on iOS and Android over the next month.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Blackberry confirms that it will be discontinuing one of their signature smartphones. The BlackBerry Classic is one of the company's last smartphones with a physical keyboard for inputting text. Say goodbye to tactile keyboards and say hello to more ordinary on-screen keyboard configurations. The Canadian company is preparing for a release of three new phones powered by Android in an attempt to compete in an increasingly difficult market.
Sunday, July 3, 2016
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is creating a crazy amount of buzz, perhaps more than any Samsung device before it. Hardly surprising due to the leaked images and many surfacing rumors. For example, it is said to be launching August 2nd – the earliest ever. Samsung appears to be skipping the number 6 to synchronize with the Galaxy S7 numbering. It is also becoming increasingly likely there will only be an Edge variant produced. Plus, apparently there is going to be a blue color variant among black and silver. Are you excited for the Note7? Stay tuned for more details.
Friday, July 1, 2016
Nothing seems capable of stopping leaks of the next Samsung Galaxy Note. This leaked image shows the front panel of the next Galaxy Note with two key features. Notice the curved design similar to the Samsung S7 edge. Next, notice the sensor cutouts at the top. It has the usual proximity sensor and front-facing camera plus a cutout for the rumored iris scanner. Additional rumors include Samsung jumping to the name "Galaxy Note7" this year and an announcement date of August 2nd. Stay tuned for more details.
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