At this point, I am wondering what is left to know about the LG G4 before its supposed official reveal next week. Below is another video from LG, covering more software features.
Personally, I just want to test the camera vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and to see how good its audio performance is too.
Three UK announced it’s gearing up to add Voice over LTE (VoLTE) support to its network this autumn hopefully by September. This will be facilitated by tagging additional 800MHz spectrum onto its existing 1800MHz network. This new slice of bandwidth is expected to significantly improve coverage in problem areas, particularly inside buildings, where 800MHz airwaves can penetrate more easily than other frequencies. Three expects roughly 1 million of its 8.5 million customers to be reaping the benefits of VoLTE by the end of the year, taking calls in places 2G and 3G signals can’t reach. Popular VoLTE handsets include the iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy S6.
Source – Engadget.com
Google has finally revealed its new cellular service, called Project Fi.
It is explained in the video by Google below –
This really is a test in my mind, as its limited to the US and currently to Nexus 6 owners.
LG in Korea has released a short 15 second video showing the real leather back of the LG G4. So what do you think?
Via Google –
“Certain older YouTube apps will no longer be supported after April 2015
Devices affected: Select devices manufactured in 2012 and earlier, including Sony TVs & Blu-ray Discs, Panasonic TVs & Blu-ray Discs, older iOS devices, and devices running older versions of Google TV.
As we upgrade the YouTube Data API to bring more features, we’ll begin shutting down the old version on April 20, 2015. This will result in the current YouTube app not working on certain device models from 2012 and older.
We will continue to focus our efforts on improving our official YouTube app for TV which is available on most 2013 and newer Smart TVs and Blu-ray players, game consoles and streaming devices”
How can I continue using YouTube?
– iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad – If your device supports iOS 7 or above, you can download the YouTube app from the App Store. If not, visit m.youtube.com in your mobile browser to access YouTube.
– Apple TV – If you’re using Apple TV 3rd generation, you can get the latest version of the YouTube app by updating your software:
Select Settings > General > Update Software
If there is an upgrade available, click Download and Install
If you’re using Apple TV 2nd generation or older, unfortunately there’s no current way to watch YouTube on these devices
Source – https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6098135?p=yt_devicesupport&hl=en&rd=1
Tiboric via XDA Developers forum has discovered you can activate the following features if they are not already active in your S6/S6 Edge.
Wi-Fi calling
Scheduled text messages in Messaging app
Exit buttons in default browser
Native voice call recording
Hide NFC icon in status bar
Sort app drawer alphabetically
Shutter sound switch in Camera app
Use camera during calls
Manual rotation option in Gallery app
Continuous music while using Camera app
2nd symbol keys on stock Samsung keyboard
VoLTE support
Only one downside and that is you need to be rooted to get these to work.
For more details – http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/quick-guide-enabling-hidden-features-t3087506
Oppo R7 is thinner than 4.8mm. It looks like it has no bezels. But it does. See the video to see how Oppo achieved this illusion.
Twitter has updated its direct-messaging feature with an option in your twitter settings that allows you to receive messages from any other user, regardless if you are following them or not.
Personally, I won’t be enabling this feature as I don’t want to end up receiving endless spam. What about yourself?
Unlike the Samsung Note 4 which had a menu for turning on screen capture whilst playing back videos to easily grab an image from your video, all these options are missing on the Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge.
But it still can be done. The reason for selecting photos from a 4K video is that each photo grabbed is a 8mp shot. This is often a good way to capture moving targets (kids, pets) and select the exact frame you want as a photo.
So start playing your 4K video. Select top right “more” and change playback speed to its lowest setting. Now play the 4K video until you get to the part you want to capture as a photo(s). Press pause. Tap screen to remove on screen controls. With your palm swipe across the screen to take a screen shot. This will save a 8mp shot of the frame as a PNG file.
If you have found a better way then please let everyone know below in the comments.
I had been using “Ok Google” on my Samsung Galaxy S6 when I noticed it had stopped working. It only worked in the Google app itself. So I did a search on the internet and indeed it appears Google have removed the functionality at their end.
There are lengthy threads on XDA and Google Product Forums, links below. Have you been affected and perhaps you have found a solution?
Additional sources – Google – https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/websearch/xGiV6D4PMS8/Askz3-LqvVgJ
XDA Developers – http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/ok-google-detection-t3085435
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