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More Oppo N3 images leaked

Nothing much to say here but we all know that Oppo is working on a new “N” phone series. The Oppo N3 has been leaked for some time and we’ve seen photos of it with a strange-looking camera. A couple more photos are going around, showing us how the N3 concept could look like.



The next Oppo N3 will also feature a 5.9-inch 1080p display just like the old Oppo smartphones. Chinese website Zaeke.com published the photos, which actually look more like renders information on the specs have also been posted.


Text is written in Chinese but we know the smartphone will feature 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 805 processor, 13 megapixel rotating camera, and 1920x1080p resolution. The rotating camera may be strange but it makes the phone more interesting.


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The first Oppo N3 phone we featured earlier this month looks like a flip phone. Actually, it reminds me a lot of an old Nokia flip phone but the upcoming Oppo could bethinner despite the thick cylinder on top. But the new leaked images show a different design. It looks like any ordinary slab but the second photo shows the top part of the phone, where the camera is located, to be rotating. Flip the earpiece part to reveal the camera.


We’ll see what Oppo has in store at the “One More Step” event this coming October.


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VIA: Gizmobic



Two models of the Sony Xperia Z3 get root access

Sony Xperia fans have been relatively excited about the Xperia Z3 since it was launched by the Japanese electronics company at IFA 2014 in Berlin earlier this month. And looking at the model’s stunning visuals, sleek UI, and classy and premium design language – really, what’s not to like? If you’re already an owner of an Xperia Z3, you might say that all this unit needs now is root access. Well, you might not have to wait long for it.



XDA forum member “monx” has delivered root access specifically for the D6653 and D6603 models of the Sony Xperia Z3, and it probably won’t be long until root access is gained for the other models. If you have to ask “why root it in the first place?”, then maybe this process is not for you. For those of you who fancy a tweak or two, rejoice.


The first requirement is an unlocked bootloader for the D6653 and D6603 models. If that is unlocked, then you only need to boot into fastboot mode, flash the recovery image provided in the official thread here, reboot into recovery and flash SuperSU. The recovery used was a modded version of the TWRP recovery.


Specific warnings for this is that the method can be used ONLY in the D6653 and D6603 models. If you try this on any other model, you run the risk of bricking your phone. Also, even if you have the correct models, we always warn you that any process you do tweaking with any phone’s kernel will have the risk of bricking your phone, so we do not recommend it for the faint of hearts and those who have no capability of revering from a catastrophic firmware breakdown.


SOURCE: XDA



Customizing the OnePlus One, XDA 2015 Forum Redesign Live! – XDA TV

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You can now customize your OnePlus One’s boot logo! That and much more news is covered by Jordan when he reviews all the important stories from this weekend. Included in this weekend’s news is the announcement of XDA 2015 forum redesign going live and be sure the check out the article showing you how to compile your own Ubuntu kernel! That’s not all that’s covered in today’s video!


Jordan talks about the other videos released this weekend on XDA TV. XDA TV Producer droidmodd3rx released a video reviewing Paranoid Android. Then rirozizo showed you how to be a good user. And if you missed it be sure to check out Jordan’s Review of the Nvidia SHIELD Tablet. Pull up a chair and check out this video.



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Check out Jordan’s YouTube Channel and Jordan’s Gaming YouTube Channel


The post Customizing the OnePlus One, XDA 2015 Forum Redesign Live! – XDA TV appeared first on xda-developers.


Consumer Reports look into #bendgate, Galaxy Note 3 is strong

We all know about the trending issue about Apple’s new iPhones – at least we assume most of us know, those who have not lived under a rock these past few days. The short version of it is that some owners of the new iPhones have made very public statements about the strength of the frame of the phones, claiming that the devices could easily be bent under strong but usually normal pressure.



This is where Consumer Reports – the good guys who look after the concern of consumers – steps in and investigates the whole deal, especially after a video went viral of a person who easily bent an iPhone 6 Plus with his bare hands. Going the scientific testing path, Consumer Reports tested multiple phone models with what it called a “three-point flexular test” – where all phone models were tested with the same machine.




The phones tested were the new iPhones, an iPhone 5, an HTC One M8, an LG G3, and a Samsung Galaxy Note 3. They were subjected to flexular pressure more than the 55 pounds that Apple used to test its units with, seeing at what point the units broke. For references, 55 pounds is comparable to the force needed to break three pencils.


The results were conclusive enough – at least for the new iPhones – that you wouldn’t normally be able to just bend a unit with normal daily use as claimed by most of the negative viral content. Surprisingly, it was the HTC One M8 which capitulated with the least force applied (90 pounds), with the iPhone 6 next at 100 pounds of force. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3, together with the iPhone 5, seemed to be the ones structurally strongest, only giving in after being subjected to 150 pounds of flex force.


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There are two sides to this story, but the first one should be that the scientific test proves you won’t be able to bend these phones – yes, including the new iPhones – without subjecting them to abnormal amounts of flex force. That being said, and point number 2, these viral videos have come at a very awkward point in time for Apple, right after the phones’ launch. Cupertino will have to weave its magic better to survive and get up from this obvious setback.


SOURCE: Consumer Reports



Cell Phones : [ Galaxy Universal Vehicle Navigation Mount ] Galaxy Universal Vehicle Navigation Mount

**Compatible with Samsung smartphones with screen sizes between 4.0 and 6.3 in. **







The Samsung Universal Vehicle Navigation Mount lets you take the brilliance of your Samsung smartphone along for the ride! The custom fitted cradle holds the handset securely during long rides. Attach it to a windshield or dashboard and adjust the multi-angle neck for perfect viewing. GPS capabilities are optimized with navigation applications but that’s just the beginning with the endless Android® apps available. With your hands safely on the steering wheel, experience the convenience of powerful, voice-activated Android applications like S Voice. Your Samsung smartphone and Vehicle Navigation Mount duo is truly brilliance on the go. (Fits handsets with 4.0" - 6.3" screens)

Google shows possible 3rd party app UI for Android Auto

Along with hyping the newfangled Android L operating system, the mothership had made noises during Google I/O that it was expanding Android OS to other platforms that could be improved by connectivity – such as home appliances and cars. For the latter, Google has now put out a developer document for Android Auto (as in “automobile”) that shows how 3rd party apps would look like in the OS.



Android Auto apps will not really be apps in the universal and normal way that we know them. Most of them will be sort of Android Auto-specific “extensions” of their original apps – kind of like Android Wear apps work not as a separate app for the platform, but specific content that shows when installed on a wearable.


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Google has apparently made a strict layout for Android Auto that developers can’t touch – they simply have to tweak their content to fit Google’s frame. The only actions they can do is fill Google’s layout with content, change colors (according to what Google has), and provide text for that interface. They can’t move buttons around, dictate size and placement of elements, or even add additional screens.


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Why is Google so strict in this? It probably is because there are a lot of safety issues Google has to consider when making an interface for a car-borne OS. Google has been consulting with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to fine tune the final design for Android Auto so that it's not distracting for the driver. Fair enough. Let’s see how third party devs work around these specifics. Catch the whole developer document at the Android Developers portal here.


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VIA: Ars Technica



Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week


Nothing like a lazy Sunday afternoon to play around with your smartphone. Reward that glowing pocket rectangle for its selfless dedication with some fresh new apps!


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