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samedi 12 novembre 2016

Verizon delays shipping of the 128 GB Pixel

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Nice one Verizon: fans of the Google Pixel phone are reporting multiple shipping delays, with some folks apparently not due to receive their devices before mid-December. One reader submitted an email from Verizon to Phone Arena, sent on the day he was expecting to receive his 128 GB Pixel, only to find out that shipping has been delayed by another two weeks.

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We already knew that Google is experiencing higher than expected demand for the first Google-branded phone. There have also been various Reddit threads tracking delivery status and wait times for various Pixel models. But the comments section on the post by Phone Arena already has more than a few tales of delayed Verizon-exclusive Pixels.

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One reader reports an order date of November 1st with an expected shipping date of December 15. Another commenter ordered a pixel on October 22 and has been told not to expect it to be shipped "until November 28 or later". Another reader pre-ordered the Pixel in mid-October and won't receive his until December 2.

Has your Pixel order been delayed? Share your experience in the comments below.



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The HTC Bolt officially won’t be coming to Canada

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The HTC Bolt is officially not heading to Canada, with a Sprint rep telling Mobile Syrup that "the HTC Bolt is a Sprint exclusive device and will only be available in the U.S.. It won't be available in Canada". But that doesn't mean that the Bolt may not just assume a different name as it crosses the northern border…

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2 weeks ago

According to Evan Blass, the HTC Bolt may still end up in Canada (and other global markets) under the moniker HTC 10 evo. Part HTC 10 and part Google Pixel, the HTC Bolt is a pretty nice looking phone even if it does have slightly watered down specs compared to those influences.

The HTC Bolt features a 5.5-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810 chipset, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. On the camera front, the HTC Bolt packs a 16 MP main shooter with OIS and f/2.0 aperture along with a 8 MP front-facing selfie cam with a f/2.4 aperture.

The Bolt runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box and is powered by a 3,200 mAh battery that supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0. The HTC Bolt does away with the beloved 3.5 mm headphone jack but adds an IP57 dust- and water-resistant rating to make up for it. The HTC Bolt also appeared with the world's first "dual adaptive" USB Type-C headphones.

Would you buy the HTC Bolt under another name?



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vendredi 11 novembre 2016

Minecraft Pocket Edition players will fight The Ender Dragon soon

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Players of the Android Minecraft Pocket Edition version can look forward to a huge update for the popular sandbox game by the end of the year. The Ender Update will bring the game up to version 1.0 on Android, ditching its official "beta" label, while adding the majority of features that were included in the original PC version of Minecraft.

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March 20, 2016

Here's what Minecraft Pocket Edition players can expect when they get a chance to download The Ender Update:

The 1.0 Ender Update will add a third dimension to Minecraft – the End, and its iconic ultimate boss battle, the Ender Dragon. But that's not all – after defeating the Ender Dragon, you'll be able to explore the outer islands of the End and its mysterious End Cities. In these End Cities you can encounter the new Shulker mob, pick up cool purple blocks for building (aptly called purpur), farm chorus plants, and even loot the highly coveted Elytra glider from an End ship.

In addition to all that, the world height in the game will be increased to 256 blocks, or double what the game currently supports. That could result in Minecraft players creating some huge structures within the Pocket Edition.

If you are on Android, you have the chance to try out all of these new Ender Update features ahead of its official release by signing up to get early versions from the Google Play Store. If you don't want to deal with bugs and issues with early releases, you can simply wait until the final version is made available for Minecraft Pocket Edition for $6.99.

Get it at Google Play

 



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AT&T will throttle video data with Stream Saver starting in early 2017

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Customers of AT&T will see high-definition video streaming throttled down to 480p in early 2017 with a new feature called Stream Saver. The wireless carrier says that the idea is to save customers from using more of their monthly data than they need to, and that the throttling can be turned on or off at any time.

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3 weeks ago

AT&T adds that there will be no charge for customers to disable or enable Stream Saver once it goes live. The fine print of the announcement does state that some high-def video streaming content providers will not be throttled by Stream Saver, because it won't be able to detect all those sources. The announcement did not offer specifics on which services will be and won't be supported by AT&T's upcoming service.

The carrier says that once Stream Saver does go live, it will inform customers with a special message stating that it has been enabled, along with instructions on how it can be turned on and off. It will be available on most of the carrier's plans with data, including its pre-paid GoPhone plans.

What do you think of this announcement from AT&T? Is this just a way for the carrier to save users from going over on their data plan, or is Stream Saver an unnecessary move to throttle video streams to customers?



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Hyve Pryme 5.7-inch phone will go on sale in India on Nov. 20

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Smartphone buyers in India will soon have yet another choice to consider. Today, the Hyve Pryme, from Hyve Mobility, was officially revealed, and the 5.7-inch Android smartphone will officially go on sale, via Amazon, on Nov. 20 for the price of Rs. 17999.

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September 1, 2016

The dual SIM smartphone will have an all-metal body with a gold color and a 1080p display, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow installed and out of the box. Inside, there will be a MediaTek Helio X20 deca-core processor running at 2.3GHz, along with a generous 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, along with a microSD card that will allow for adding up to 200GB of additional storage.

The Hyve Pryme will also have a 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, along with an 8MP front-facing camera with its own flash. It will also have a 3500mAh battery with support for fast charging. The phone will also come with a fingerprint sensor on the back that can be used to sign in and call someone quickly by assigning that fingerprint to your favorite contact.

What are your initial impressions of the Hyve Pryme and will you be checking it out if you live in India?



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Deal: Snag Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones for just $40 at Best Buy

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If you are looking for a discount on some high-quality in-ear headphones for your smartphone, Best Buy has a deal you might want to look into. The Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones, which normally sell for $99.99 at the retailer, are on sale for a mere $39.99, a big $60 discount.

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June 6, 2016

These headphones are supposed to be sweat and weather resistant, which means if you are running or working out at your local gym, they should be able to keep working with you. The headphones also come with a carrying case and Bose's StayHere ear tips, which are designed to conform to the shape of your ear.

There are a couple of caveats with this sale. One is that only the charcoal color version of the headphones is available at the lower $39.99 price tag; the white "frost" color version is not discounted. The other problem is that this version does not feature an inline remote with a microphone, in case you want to make some calls. However, if you just want to get a set of quality wired headphones for listening to your favorite music or podcast while working out or just relaxing, the Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones sale is one to check out.

Get it at Best Buy


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Facebook may have briefly declared you dead today

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If you went to a friend's Facebook profile, or even your own, sometime earlier today, you may have been surprised that the social network had declared your friend, or yourself, as being dead. Memorial banners were briefly online on many users pages today, but this appears to just be a server glitch.

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June 18, 2016

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All of the banners had the same kind of message, saying, "We hope people who love (name) will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate (his/her) life." As Business Insider shows, even Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg's official profile page was not immune to this rather spooky server bug.

The glitch started appearing just after 3 p.m Eastern time today, but by 4 p.m. it had apparently been resolved. So if you saw a friend's page turn into a memorial for his or her life, the chances are he or she is still very much alive. Facebook has not yet revealed what caused this server bug, but we would certainly hope they will take measures to not have this happen en masse again.

Did you encounter this "Remembering" bug on your Facebook profile? If so, what was your first immediate reaction? Let us know in the comments!



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