Samsung WatchON Plus for Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3 users updated

Samsung has updated its WatchON Plus app for Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 users. The app is specifically designed to make it easier to find, search for, and watch on-demand and free web content on your mobile device.

The app also allows users to make their smartphone into a universal remote control allowing you to control your TV from a mobile device. Using the app, you can pause and then resume your content in any room of your home with a compatible TV.

Support for movie trailers, reviews, actor bios and other content is integrated into the app. Users can also share what they are watching with friends on Twitter and Facebook. The app supports Samsung smart TVs from several model ranges.

Samsung TVs from 2014 that are compatible include Samsung Smart TV H5500 and higher. Supported sets from 2013 include LED F4500 and above other than F9000 and above, which aren't compatible, and PDP F5500 and higher. 2012 TVs supported include the LED ES7500 and higher and PDP E8000 or higher. Supported 2011 TVs include LED D7000 or higher and PDP D8000 or higher.

SOURCE: Google Play

Bingewatching Netflix on Your Chromecast Just Got Even Easier

Bingewatching good shows is now a beloved American pastime, and Chromecast is a fantastic enabler. Now Netflix is decreasing the minimal effort needed to just keep streaming; that "Post-Play " option that automatically starts the next episode will be rolled out for iOS and Android users navigating their queue from their smartphone to their TV.

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Moto 360 square prototype unveiled in lab tour

One of the coolest things about the Moto 360 smartwatch is that it has a round face. Most all of the other devices on the market have square or rectangular designs making the round face of the Moto 360 a selling point.

That round face also makes the Moto 360 more like a traditional jewelry watch. However, that round design wasn't the first that Motorola tried for its wearable, it originally built several prototypes that all had a traditional square design. The square prototype of the smartwatch was unveiled when sister site SlashGear went on a tour of the Motorola design team facilities.

According to the design team, the square screen smartwatches worked perfectly, but they were deemed too much like a gadget, and not enough like a mainstream jewelry watch. Moto designers feared that the traditional square smartwatch design would relegate the Moto product to niche status.

Once the round face was chosen, several designs were tested including one that had external lugs for the band, which is typical of watch designs. The choice to go with internal lugs for the band made the watch fit better on smaller wrists. Be sure and check out the photo gallery for more images from behind the behind the scenes tour of the design factory. Be sure to check out our coverage of the Moto 360 and its Android Wear OS.

SOURCE: SlashGear

Story Timeline

• Google Glass, Moto 360 now available via Play Store


• Moto 360 and Samsung Gear Live receive minor Android Wear update


• Verizon accepting pre-orders for Moto 360 with metal bands

View Comedy Central shows on Android device through new app

If you’re a huge fan of old, current and new shows on Comedy Central, get ready to laugh your guts out as the cable channel now has an Android app. With hit and award-winning shows like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report, having the channel on demand on your Android device of choice will definitely cure you of boredom (as if we really can afford to be bored on our gadgets nowadays).

Comedy Central has given birth to various shows like the filthy animated hit South Park (You killed Kenny!), new addictive favourite Drunk History (where various guest celebrities talk about history while, you guessed it, drunk), girl buddy cult comedy Broad City (which some call the real “Girls” as opposed to the HBO hit), etc. Through the app, you get to watch full episodes of classics and current shows when you log on to your TV provider. But there are shows like The Daily Show, Colbert Report, South Park and @midnight where you can watch the latest episodes without a TV provider.

As a bonus for its launch, you can watch the complete series of sketch comedy Key and Peele for free, but for a limited time only. Aside from TV shows, the app also has stand-up specials, archives of old shows and original digital shorts available. Current shows will have full episodes available the following day after airing.

For now, they don’t have Chromecast support yet, but they say they are working on it by chaining their tech guy to his desk (of course). The app is available for free on the Google Play Store, but only for US residents. Comedy-lovers outside of the region will have to be content with their own cable TVs to catch Comedy Central shows.

T-Mobile promises more for smartphone trade-ins

T-Mobile has announced that it will be guaranteeing that people who bring their old devices to its network for trade-in will get more money than any other carrier offers. T-Mobile is promising to beat the money that other major carriers like AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon offer.

T-Mobile says that it will be tracking the market for trade values every day. T-Mo will beat the trade in offer from any other national carrier every day. If a customer finds a better deal at another national carrier, T-Mobile will give them the trade difference and $50 on top of that.

The new trade-in offer will start on September 17 and will only be good for a limited time. Exactly when the trade-in guarantee expires is unannounced.

Customers have seven days to find a better trade-in price and to notify T-Mobile of the better price online. Devices have to be eligible for the trade-in program and a new device purchase, qualifying credit, and qualifying service plan is required.

SOURCE: T-Mobile

Google Glass XE21.0 update adds Waze info for navigation

Google Glass owners have a new software update for the wearable device that should be available for download soon. The new update comes on the heels of the last update that landed only a few weeks ago bringing the Google Glass software to version XE20.1.

The new software update that has surfaced this week is XE21.0 and it brings a couple new features to the mix for users of Google Glass. The new software gets the ability to update flight information and sports scores more quickly. Google promises it will take only a few seconds to update the flight information.

Navigation on the Google Glass has also been updated to add in Waze information. With the Waze information added to the mix people using the wearable for getting from one place to another will be able to see Waze accident indicators to help avoid traffic.

The update has been announced, but Google says that it could take a week before the update is available to download. This seems like a minor update, but it's nice to see Google constantly working to improve Google Glass.

SOURCE: Google

Story Timeline

• Google Glass XE19.1 improves connectivity and interface


• Google Glass firmware updated, new design patented


• Google Glass, Moto 360 now available via Play Store

LG G3 promotion includes extra battery and charging cradle

Anyone looking for a new smartphone that likes LG products might want to take notice of this new special. LG has announced a promotional offer for the LG G3 that will get you a couple free extras with the purchase that are very nice.

Those free extras include a free battery and free battery charging cradle. The special promotion is good from September 8 through September 22 and is valid in the US only. All claims for the free offer have to be submitted or postmarked by October 6.

To prove eligibility for the special promotion buyers will need to upload a copy of the dated receipt showing the IMEI and a copy of the packaging showing the IMEI. The battery and charging cradle will be shipped to qualifying buyers within 4-6 weeks after the submission has been verified and processed.

The extra battery and the battery charging cradle are worth about $70. If you were on the fence between the G3 and another Android device this promotion might swing you in the G3's favor. Check out our review of the LG G3 for more details on the smartphone.

SOURCE: MyLGPhones