Deal: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Only $399.99 On eBay

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was one of the highlight devices of 2014 and in spite of the device only becoming available in the second half of last year, the Note 4 has already seen some interesting and noteworthy price drops. If you have been holding out for the Note 4 until the price was right, then now might be the time. A deal on eBay means you can currently pick up the Galaxy Note 4 for only $ 399.99. This is a manufacturer refurbished unit but does come with 32GB internal storage as well as all the specs which make this such a great device. This is a great price on a great device. Not to mention, you can currently choose between both the black and white colored options. If you are interesting in knowing more or picking a Galaxy Note 4 up for only $ 399.99 then hit the link below.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – $ 399.99

John AnonAssistant Editor

I’ve been an avid Android user since 2011 and have never looked back. Started with Android with a Samsung Galaxy S2 and stuck with the Galaxy range until recently started using a OnePlus One. With an obsession for open-source I am constantly flashing (in the good way), changing ROM’s and generally looking to improve the Android experience.

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T-Mobile Offering Free Memory Upgrade On Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge

The excitement caused by the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is still lingering around months after the new dual flagships launched in April.  Word this morning is that Samsung will sell about 45 million of the devices by the end of this year and, of course, sales will continue the first few months into the following year.  T-Mobile’s announcement this morning will help move those sales along as it is giving away a FREE memory upgrade, which has to be one of the hottest deals to start off the summer.  New and existing T-Mobile customers are eligible to take advantage of the free memory upgrade.

Although T-Mobile could always extend the promotion, for now it is running from Wednesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 27.  You can pick up a 64GB Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge for the price of a 32GB model – that is an $ 80 savings with $ 0 down.  You can even “GO BIG” and pick up a 128GB model at the price of a 64GB model, and save yourself $ 100…all for just $ 99 down.  This great deal is available online or in the store starting Wednesday, so act fast as it will be here and gone before your know it.

As you know, Samsung made some major design changes with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, one of which was the removal of the microSD Card slot to add cheap additional internal memory.  Samsung used their new UFS 2.0 Flash memory, which is much faster than the older eMMC design – USF 2.0 has speeds up to 725MB per second while the best eMMC 5.1 can only reach peak read speeds of 250MG per second and write speeds of 125MB per second.  UFS 2.0 also allows simultaneous reading and writing, which makes for a smooth and quick experience.  Samsung did not believe that the microSD cards could ‘keep up’ with this speed and it would create a bottleneck in the flow speed of the information.  So Samsung decided to go the iPhone route and offer only a non-expandable memory option of 32GB, 64GB or 128GB – after all, it has worked for them all of these years with no real complaints.  However, Samsung buyers were used to the idea of expandable memory, so they were not too happy about the decision…at least T-Mobile’s free upgrade offer can help soften the blow.

Cory McNuttSenior Staff Writer

I am Pittsburgh born and raised except for a 21-year detour through the VA/DC area. I have loved technology and gadgets my entire life, especially mobile devices. I have loved all things Android since I purchased my Motorola Bionic on the day it was release. I now sport a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that you would have to pry out of my cold, dead hands! I love the excitement each day of what new Android devices will be released, and then I get write about those devices…does life get any better?

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See all 17 of the Android Wear watch faces Google unveiled today

As someone who coordinates her outfits with accessories every day, I appreciate Android Wear’s variety. I can choose from a multitude of different watches to match my style, and I can swap out watch faces as easily as I change clothes.

Google announced 17 new downloadable watch faces Monday, adding to the more than 1,500 already available in the Google Play Store. The fresh arrivals include Hello Kitty and Moomin, and fashionable designs from the likes of Lulu Frost, Cynthia Rowley and Bang & Olufsen. There’s even a special Gundam Wing one for old-school anime lovers.

Before you pick your next watch face out from Google’s Play collection, preview them here! Tell us your favorites—and the ones you’d still like to see—in the comments. 

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Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet – First Impressions

Earlier this year, Sony announced the Xperia Z4 Tablet, and while in many ways it was an evolution from the Xperia Z2 tablet it also bought with it a Quad HD display and a thickness that’s frankly a little ridiculous to think can be achieved. At long last, we have our hands on one, and while I’ll be working on a review to share with you all in due course, I wanted to share some first impressions.

Getting the Z4 Tablet out of the box and setting it up is perfectly easy enough, and setup is nice and hassle free. After spending just five minutes with it, you start to question just how on earth Sony managed to get this thing so damn thin. To put things in perspective, the tablet is so thin, that the headphone jack looks like it’s bulging out. Never have I seen a 3.5mm headphone jack look so massive. It’s thin, but the Xperia Z4 Tablet feels good in the hand, and it feels well made and solid, there’s a little flex to it – which is a good thing, if it didn’t, it would shatter at first fall – but I am worried about long-term durability, but then there are good case options becoming available. The soft-touch back looks good and gives a sufficient amount of grip, and the speakers sound pretty good, too.

So far so good, then. Turning to the keyboard and you can immediately tell that Sony didn’t think of this as an afterthought. The tablet fits in the dock’s mouth securely, but not too tightly, and you can close and open the pair as if it were a laptop. The keyboard – which I’m using right now – works well and while the keys are quite close together, you get used to things quite quickly. One thing I always question with these Bluetooth keyboards for Android is whether or not we need the F key row, two shifts and two alt keys. Sure, the two shift key thing sounds crazy, but if designers omitted things we hardly use or need we’d end up with more room for QWERTY fun. If you’ve ever used a Chromebook keyboard you’ll know what I mean. The inclusion of the trackpad here is a master stroke, and instantly makes the keyboard and the tablet much more usable. It can take a while to wakeup and scrolling is pretty difficult, but I am still getting used to things.

I’m coming from spending all my time with the Nexus 9 as my own tablet, and after some time you start to see how poor a choice 16:10 is for Android. This is not Sony’s fault though, as they needed to go widescreen for a decent keyboard, and I’m glad they did, but ultimately Google need to do better with their tablet software. Super-wide search bars and tiny home keys in the center of a display just aren’t great experiences, but at least this makes for an excellent movie watching machine, as the display is crisp and accurate in color reproduction, too. Typing on this without the keyboard is surprisingly easy as well, so there’s that to take into consideration, but I forgot how little attention Google pays to Android on tablets.

Sony have made some tweaks to Android as well. When the keyboard is attached, there’s a sort of quasi Start bar setup with a mini taskbar which reminds me of Windows 7, complete with popup previews and all. This is a great addition, and once I am more used to it, I am sure this will be one of the better experiences I’ve had while trying to get things done on Android.

I’m still getting used to things, and I want to experience this to its fullest before giving a final verdict, but so far I am mightily impressed. Of course, for the massive price tag Sony is asking for here, you would expect as much. The price has already become a sticking point, and after some time living with Sony’s latest, diverse tablet experience, I’ll hopefully be able to say whether or not it’s worth the asking price.

Tom DawsonEditor-in-Chief

For years now I’ve had a heavy interest in technology, growing up with 8-bit computers and gaming consoles has fed into an addiction to everything that beeps. Android saved me from the boredom of iOS years ago and I love watching the platform grow. As an avid reader and writer nothing pleases me more than to write about the exciting world of Android, Google and mobile technology as a whole.

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Leaked photos of next-gen Moto G hint at LTE support, other small changes

Leaked photos of the next Moto G show a future version with small upticks in features compared to the 2014 Moto G, which is our favorite budget phone. The new version is expected to ship sometime in the third quarter of this year. 

LTE capability is the biggest upgrade from the 2014 Moto G. According to 9to5Google, the device will have a Snapdragon 410 processor, compared to the current version’s Snapdragon 400. The 5-inch screen size is unchanged from the current model, as are the 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage with microSD expansion capabilities. The cameras improve slightly, to a 13-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel front. 

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Motorola is clearly playing it safe with the next Moto G.

The leaked pictures show a device with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), which is the latest version of Android. Motorola is typically one of the more proactive companies when it comes to timely updates of Google’s OS.

While the overall build and specs stick pretty close to the current model, one interesting picture shows some type of vertical strip on the back of the phone, with the signature Motorola logo carved into a buttonhole.

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The design of the Moto G’s backside looks similar to LG’s smartphones.

Unlike the similar feature in the LG G4, however, there’s no volume or power functionality built into this spot, at least not in the model shown. 

Why this matters: If these leaked photos are reliable, the next Moto G could be a comfortable step up from the current model—neither groundbreaking nor disappointing. It’s an inexpensive phone that sticks pretty close to stock Android, so it’s a great option as a first smartphone or initial journey into the ecosystem. Sometimes such a leak is the first of many, so we’ll keep you posted about further reveals. 

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Sponsored Game Review: Arithmetis

Arithmetis is a game that aims to turn simple arithmetic into a challenging puzzle game. The aim of the game is to complete equations by placing the numbers as well as their operations in a grid, when you successfully create an equation it disappears from the grid and you’re awarded a certain amount of points. You can place equations diagonally as well as straight, and you can have two equations cross paths as long as they’re correct. There are 10 levels in Arithmetis and the goal is to of course complete all 10 levels, but as the numbers steadily get larger, and with no do-overs on removing tiles (unless you have the coins to do so) it’s a lot more difficult than it sounds.

Those interested in Arithmetis can download the game from the Play Store. When users first start playing, there’s a simple, yet informative animated demo on how to play the game.

Arithmetis allows users to place equations diagonally as well, which might help you repair damage while playing.

Getting started is pretty simple, the only thing that players need to be aware of is that you can’t remove tiles unless you have the coins to do so. Here, I’ve managed to progress a level and we can see that I’ve been awarded some points for this as well.

Over time, you might end up facing issues where you’ve chosen the wrong approach for your equations, for instance here I don’t have anything else to do, but place parts of the equation hoping that some numbers appear to helpe me out of my mess. It does sometimes feel like the game stacks things against you, but it is designed to be challenging.

After a number of attempts, starting over again a number of times, I did manage to get into the higher levels.

Having spent quite a bit of time playing Artihmetis, I can say that it’s a game that has a lot on offer, and it’s damn good fun. I don’t like Math, I won’t say otherwise, but the difficulty of Arithmetis is such that it feels like climbing Everest in a way. You often get stuck at a certain point, and then struggle to further climb upwards. I haven’t even come close to reaching that Level 10 summit, but I hope to do just that over time, and I’m sure that I will over time. Plus, this is a decent way of keeping our brains nice and sharp, keeping your brain active helps to keep you on your toes, and rather than Arithmetis pretending to be the next Brain Training, it’s just a good game.

Ratings

• Speed (4/5) – The pacing here allows people to take things as they like, and the fact that there are only 10 levels lends this to “sessions” of gameplay, rather than endless sessions of monotony like other popular titles.


• Features (4/5) – There’s a good selection of gameplay on offer here, and it’s a lot of fun, especially if you have decent Math skills.


• Theme (4/5) – With a colorful look and feel, Arithmetis is a subtle, yet good-looking game.


• Overall (4/5) – A solid, entertaining title, Arithmetis has a lot to offer players, and while it can be difficult, it is rewarding as well.

Pros

• Works well on smartphones as well as tablets to offer a good experience to all players.


• 10 levels offers players a goal to reach over time, and makes it rewarding when you finally get there.


• Good for keeping people’s brains in top form without making them feel like they’ve gone to classes or playing a brain training game.


• Difficult without being entirely unforgiving.

Cons

• Coins can be used to remove tiles, but it seems very difficult to get those coins.


• Information of upcoming numbers could be helpful for less experienced players.

Arithmetis is a lot of fun and while it might only appeal to those good with numbers, you don’t need to have oodles of Math skills to draw from, as much of the equations are very simple. It presents itself as more of a logic game, and for those looking for bite-sized gaming sessions whenever and wherever they want to play.

Tom DawsonEditor-in-Chief

For years now I’ve had a heavy interest in technology, growing up with 8-bit computers and gaming consoles has fed into an addiction to everything that beeps. Android saved me from the boredom of iOS years ago and I love watching the platform grow. As an avid reader and writer nothing pleases me more than to write about the exciting world of Android, Google and mobile technology as a whole.

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HTC Accused For Introduction Of 3 Shifts To Cut Costs

The Taiwanese multinational manufacturer of smartphones and tablets – HTC has made it to the notorious columns of the news. The company has been accused of implementing 3 work shifts a day in its factories, in an attempt to cut costs and make more profit. The Taiwanese media reports that the workers had been working under 2 shifts and had an option of a regular 8 hour shift. There was also a system of an extra 4 hours devotion to the company, which would consequently lead to an extra pay. Now, with this idea of implementation of a 3 shift work system, the workers have been disappointed.

HTC has seen many ups and downs. The company’s history in context with the financial profits and the relationship which it had with its employees has been quite debatable. The company which has around 20,000 employees has witnessed loss in the previous few years. A September 2013 media report confirmed that HTC’s share of the global smartphone market is less than 3 percent. In July 2013, HTC released finalized second quarter financial results, and with it a warning that it may slip into an operating loss during the third quarter. The company met its revenue target but profits fell by around 80% year on year. In September 2013, HTC America had cut 20% of its employees to ‘streamline and optimize’ the company. Jason Mackenzie, the President of HTC America, had said during that point in time in a letter to employees that those affected by the layoffs will be treated with respect and the company will provide them with resources necessary to continue their careers elsewhere.

The company has now chosen a different path. HTC is ‘trying’ not to lay off people this time by introducing this 3 shift scheme. The company prefers to lay off the officials instead, and spare the employees. The workers have expressed their contempt with the new scheme, although HTC denies the accusations. According to Taiwan regulations, two hours for overtime is calculated at 1.33 times salary. After two hours it is 1.66 times salary. The three shifts will offer no overtime pay, a lot of economic pressure will lead to employees automatically leaving.

The issue of working time and wages are of paramount significance and are crucial. There is a need to ensure that profit is made, without causing any harm to the employees’ psyche. There have been innumerable instances when the employees have even come down to commit suicide when they were rendered jobless or were over-pressurized. The 3 shift scheme may be good or bad, but it is definitely better than strategies which lead to catastrophes like the Foxconn suicide which led to the death of 14 people in China.

Vidur SethiStaff Writer

Brought up in New Delhi, India, I have been a tech nerd my whole life. From making robot autos in school to perusing Machiavelli in college, books and innovation have been a steady part of my life. I continue attempting new innovation, buying new phones and devices to keep myself intrigued and upgraded. I have emerged as a convert from IPhone 5s to Nexus and currently use a Nexus 5. My addiction for Android has increased ever since and I have written passionately about the same prior to my coming on the Android Headlines ship.

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