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Qualcomm enlists OEM support for Snapdragon 810

The growth of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 chip has not at all been smooth sailing – the run up of the new SoC has been plagued with performance and overheating issues. But Qualcomm has now enlisted the help of a number of major OEMs to give their stamp of approval for the new processor. In light of this, we expect consumers to still be wary, as Qualcomm has really not approached the issues head on.



In a joint press release (read full release in the source link below), manufacturers including LG, Motorola, OPPO, Sony, Xiaomi and even Microsoft all give their word on the wonderful new things the Snapdragon 810 brings. No other devices are mentioned by name except the LG G Flex 2 and Mi Note Pro, both of which have already been launched. In this, we can probably assume that the other manufacturers have devices planned in the future that will feature Qualcomm’s new baby.


We don’t know about you, but the press release reeks of a certain desperation about it, as the chip supplier attempts to settle the nerves of its clients and general consumer base. The real problem is that even in this press release, the company still has not addressed the overheating issue directly. As a result, we’re thinking these rumors are likely to hang around until real products begin to be shipped to market.


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We’ve already heard LG give an assurance to potential customers that the LG G Flex 2 and the upcoming LG G4 won’t be suffering from overheating issues (crossing fingers right about here). That still hasn’t stopped Samsung from dropping the 810 and going with a lower-powered Exynos alternative. So how about you guys? Tell us what you think.


SOURCE: Qualcomm





Cricket Wireless unveils new All In pre-paid plan

Cricket Wireless has announced a new calling plan for customers that it claims to offer the most value out there. The plan is called the All In plan and it offers users 2.5GB of high-speed data and unlimited nationwide calling and text for $35 monthly after a $5 autopay credit. That monthly amount include all taxes and fees.



Cricket claims to have more 4G LTE coverage around the country than T-Mobile, Metro-PCS, Sprint, Boost, and Virgin. For a limited time starting this month, Cricket is also offering a new plan with 20GB of high-speed data and unlimited talk and text with a free month of service for new Cricket customers.


The sale also includes discounted 4G and LTE smartphones for a limited time. The discounted phones include the Nokia Lumia 635, which is free after a mail-in rebate. That phone has a 4.5-inch clear black display and thousands of Windows apps available.


Cricket Wireless claims that its Advanced Plan gives customers 15GB more data than the similarly priced plan from T-Mobile while offering wider LTE coverage. Other plans from Cricket also have more data for a limited time with the $45 plan offering 5GB of data. The $55 monthly plan normally includes 10GB of data. It's unclear how long the limited time for the 20GB offering is.


SOURCE: Cricket Wireless


Kovdev icon packs on sale for Android users

If you want to refresh the look of your Android device with some new icons, this is the time to buy. All of the icon packs from Kovdev are on sale on Google Play right now. There are twelve icon packs available in total and they are on sale for 50% off the normal price. Granted the normal price was already low at about $2.



Still if you have been on the fence about spending a couple bucks for new icons, half price makes it an easier decision to make. The icon packs include Lumos, Dekk, Merus, Illus, Nox, Omne, Stark, Audax, Domo, Versicolor, Tersus, and Lustre.


Each of the packs is available for 99 cents. Some of the icon packs include over 2100 unique icons and they are all rendered for QHD devices. There are also cloud-stored wallpapers and an icon browser with search functionality. Intelligent action cards are available and the app comes with a faq and video tutorials.


The icons will work with custom launchers, but there are compatibility issues with some launchers. The icons in the app are designed to match with the wallpapers and bend in for a subtle look.


SOURCE: Google Play


Help Odd Bot Out escape the robot factory

Odd one out. Admit it, those are the first words you think of when you hear the name of the game. There's nothing odd about this app but the main character, Odd, is not like the other robots. Odd didn't make it as a real robot because he failed a standardized test for robots. The result? He ended up in a recycling bin. Odd needs to escape using only physics, electricity, and building blocks. Well, that's not exactly easy because you need to be smart enough to solve this puzzle game.



Odd Bot Out's free version is ready for download but with only ten free levels. To unlock 90 more levels, you need to pay a one-time in-app fee. The paid version of the Odd Bot Out is available for only $1.99 which offers all game levels unlocked and ready for play. No need for an in-app purchase.


Every level of the Odd Bot Out presents a new challenge. You can ride a robotic centipede, hot-wire a rocket launch, or build a bride across a small abyss to help Odd out. Expect to see more wheels, motors, circuits, wires, buttons, and rockets as you go through each game level of the puzzle game.




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Download Odd Bot Out from the Google Play Store: Free, Paid


Anime Studio Story lets you run your own show, build up an anime star

Like anime? You don't have to settle on movies, TV shows, and comics to get your anime fix because you can have your own anime show. The Anime Studio Story is a new simulation app that lets you make your own anime character. You hero is the star of your own show that's all about ruling the rankings. This is a simulation game that lets you experience become a TV producer or a talent manager to an anime star.



Developed by game developer Kairosoft, the Anime Studio Story gameplay allows the player to build up a character and make him or her win the rankings on different categories like "Popular with Kids" or "Dateability". You own the show so you are responsible to bring status to your studio and let your anime star shine.


Since you own the studio, you can also furnish it with a library, theater, a motion capture room, or just about anything you need to improve your status. You can also teach your anime staff to create that classic show that people will remember throughout the generations.


In this anime world, you have the control over a studio and have the power to create a popular anime star.


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Download Anime Studio Story from the Google Play Store. Available for $4.99.





Go crazy with puzzles in motion in Satellina

It seems like that a lot of mobile developers' mantra these days is the simpler, the better but also more difficult and more addictive. Satellina is the latest one out the door, with its minimalist but pretty design, and a similarly simple gameplay that is easy to understand but difficult to let go, or as their description says, will drive adults to "obsessive lengths".



Satellina is a puzzle in motion kind of game that has an extremely challenging difficulty curve, although it's pretty easy to learn the rules at first. It has 50 unique and beautiful levels that become more difficult (and frustrating) as you go up the ladder. Despite the constant screams of frustration that you will emit, the gameplay is extremely addictive and you won't be able to stop.


Since the game deals a lot with colors, you may think that colorblind people will not be able to play it. Good thing there are alternative palettes for those who cannot detect colors the same way everyone else does. There are also various color schemes, secret codes, and bonus modes to keep you even more entertained. The synthpop soundtrack is also pretty cool and will distract you from the fact that you're tearing your hair out everytime you die in the game.




If you're feeling competitive, you will be able to see the global leaderboard and see how you're doing against everyone else playing the game. You can buy Satellina from the Google Play Store for only $1.99 and there are no more in-app purchases necessary.


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LinkedIn’s Connected app now available for Android

If you're not really that satisfied with your built-in phonebook or your current contacts app and if a lot of your contacts are on LinkedIn, then this new app is something you can consider being a replacement for the current one you're using. LinkedIn Connected brings more than just the usual functionality of a phonebook and integrates information that your contacts have added to their LinkedIn profile to help you build a better relationship with those you'll be encountering both online and offline.



Connected lets you know the usual birthdays, anniversaries, milestones that it will be able to get from their LinkedIn profiles and their existing info on your smartphone, as soon as you sync your contact and calendar with the app. It uses a card interface so that it is easier to look at your contacts, just like you would a business card. You can also get a deeper insight into a colleague that you will be meeting up with, like their interests or their last activities, so that it would be easier for you to connect with them once you're face to face.


If you've made an entry on your calendar that you're meeting up with one of your contacts, it can give you notifications once you're in that meeting already, giving you a "secret weapon" with which to break the ice with. And you don't need to actually open the app to view information, since it has a widget where you can view details from your smartphone or tablet's homescreen.


You can download LinkedIn's Connected app for free from the Google Play Store. The main app for the professional social network is still there, but it is used more for the actual networking, and this new one is more for connecting with your existing contacts already.


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SOURCE: LinkedIn





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