Samsung Galaxy Watch Hits FCC, With LTE In Tow

In addition to naming confirmation Samsung's newest wearable has just passed through the FCC, we suspect the Samsung Galaxy Watch model numbers will be SM-R815U and SM-R815W. Watch model SM-R815U should be for the US while the SM-R815W set for Canada.

The Samsung Gear Watch measures 51.2mm x 43.4mm and the display measures diagonally 30.2mm which converts to about 1.2-inches.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch has LTE support for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint according to FCC filings.


Source: FCC

Grab Samsung's Official Galaxy Tab S4 Wallpapers Here

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4's official reveal is right around the corner, the first firmware form the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 tablet has been leaked online. 

That means we have extract the new wallpapers from the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 firmware so you can download them on your smartphone or tablet right now, hit the source link below.


Source: Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 wallpapers

Walmart May Launch A Video Streaming Service, To Battle Netflix And Amazon

Walmart may be the next giant to enter the video streaming wars according to a report from The Information. Walmart is reportedly considering launching its own video streaming service to battle Netflix and Amazon Prime Video utilizing Microsoft Cloud Servers in a five year deal. Walmart wants to undercut its competition by pricing its service at $8 per month or lower. Additionally, Walmart is said to be considering an ad supported free tier of service as well.

Walmart isn't new to video streaming game it already owns Vudu, a service for buying and renting movies. Vudu launched its own ad supported streaming service Movies on Us a few years ago which has failed to take off to date.

According to the report the $8 per month price comes from the idea that Netflix and Amazon are more popular with customers on the East and West Coasts. Customers may move toward a lower cost option. Currently, Netflix prices its service between $8 and $14 per month while Amazon Prime Video is roughly $8 per month.


Source: The Information

Apple iOS 12 Public Beta 3 For iPhone And iPad, Now Available

Apple has released the third iOS 12 public beta for iPhone and iPad. The new version follows iOS 12 developer beta 4 which was also just released. The new version includes Activity app stickers in Messages, Memoji customization, and much more. In addition macOS Mojave public beta 3 and tvOS 12 public beta 3 is also available today.

The latest beta version includes cellular data for apps organized by usage, interface tweaks in Wallet, and Photos.

Apple’s public beta program allows users who are not registered developers to test pre release versions of iOS, tvOS, and macOS with new features for free. Enroll in the iOS 12,

macOS Mojave, tvOS 12 public beta by follow the source links below.

Source: Apple Beta Program

iOS 12 Developer Beta 3, Now Available

iOS Developer Beta 12 includes several significant changes for iPhone and iPad including performance improvements, especially on older devices 

ARKit 2.0 with shared experiences, refined search and sharing in Photos, more Siri access in third party apps and Siri Shortcuts based on Workflow, updates to Stocks, Voice Memos, Apple Books, and Apple News, management features including updates to Do Not Disturb, more manageable notifications, and Screen Time parental controls, Memoji in Messages, and FaceTime up to 32 users.

Other notable changes in iOS Developer Beta 3 includes:

• Clear All Notifications now has a springy animation
• Can now swipe to clear alerts in one swipe (like iOS 11)
• Apple Watch Face Gallery now only highlights new Siri watch face updates (previously showed watchOS 4 faces)
• Voice Memos for iPad redesigned
• FaceTime effect picker tweaked
• CarPlay appears to be fixed when using side and backup cameras
• Watch app now shows third party apps that work with Siri watch face
• 11 Activity app stickers that animate and do not require Special Challenge to unlock

To download Apple's iOS 12 public beta hit the source link here.

Google Rolls Out Android P Developer Preview 4

Google's Android P Developer Preview Beta 4 is available now if you have a Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, and Essential PH-1. Today Google has announced Android P Beta 4, an early release candidate build which comes with near final system behaviors.

The official Android P APIs have been finalized with the previous Android P Beta and Android P Beta 4 seems to be all about bug fixes and minor improvements. No major new features have been added in the newest Android P Beta, Google keeps on polishing the software ahead of its graduation from beta to stable which is said the released in August or September.

System images are up for grabs if you want to manually flash your Pixel's or Essential PH-1. If you've been running Android P Beta 2 on your device you'll see an over the air update notification in the next few days. If you haven't joined Google's Android Beta Program and want to do so now head on over to the Android P Beta source link below. Once you enroll a supported device you'll receive an OTA update that will install the latest beta.


Source: Android Beta Program, Essential PH-1 Developer Beta

Comcast Announced A $65 Billion Bid For Twenty First Century Fox

Comcast announced a $65 billion bid for Twenty First Century Fox units that are currently in agreement to be acquired by Disney.

The bid announced Wednesday represents a 19 percent premium to Disney's offer. Comcast, the parent of CNBC offered $35 a share in cash.

Disney agreed in December to buy the majority of Fox for $52.4 billion in stock. The deal included Fox's movie studios, networks National Geographic and FX, Star TV, stakes in Sky, Endemol Shine Group and Hulu, as well as regional sports networks.

"These are highly strategic and complementary businesses, and we are in our minds the right buyer," Comcast's CEO Brian Roberts said on a call with investors.

In a letter to Fox's board and members of the Murdoch family released earlier, Roberts said, "We were disappointed when Fox decided to enter into a transaction with The Walt Disney Company even though we had offered a meaningfully higher price." He went on to say, "We are pleased to present a new, all cash proposal that fully addresses the Board's stated concerns with our prior proposal."

Comcast is planning for an increased bid from Disney that may include a cash component according to people familiar with the matter. Comcast believes it is better suited to offer cash because the market allows for a higher leverage ratio from a cable company with strong cash flows than a media company like Disney, which is accustomed to carrying lower leverage ratios the people said. A Disney bid with cash will also diminish the tax benefits for the Murdoch family, which controls Fox.


Source: The Verge

Essential Phone’s Second Module, The Audio Adapter HD With MQA Certification

This new Essential PH-1 Audio Adapter HD module attaches to the back of the Essential PH-1 just like the 360 camera, while adding a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Audio Adapter HD module can power high impedance headphones with an “audiophile grade” amp. No pricing is available yet, and Essential says that it’s coming “this summer.”

Along with that new Audio Adapter HD Essential is also releasing MQA certification for the Essential Phone today. The latest Essential PH-1 software update enables support for Master Quality Authenticated or MQA lossless audio. This allows users to hear music the way the artist intended at the highest possible quality, all while keeping the file size to a minimum.

Essential is also partnering with TIDAL to offer users a 3 month free subscription to existing and new Essential PH-1 owners. New Essential PH-1 buyers can get a free set of the company’s USB-C earbuds included with new device purchases.


Source: Essential via Twitter

Android P Beta 1, Now Available For Essential PH-1

Android P Beta 1 has been released by Essential. Android P Beta 1 update is available via OTA, you need to have Android P Developer Beta installed to receive Android P Beta 1. Essential says the update will move Android P from a Developer Preview to a Beta. While this doesn’t mean it’s quite ready for general consumer use, it does signal that the build will be a lot more stable.

Android P Beta 1 includes the final Android P APIs and an updated SDK. While Essential owners can install the update keep in mind that it's aimed more toward's developers, and could be buggy. 

The Android P Beta 1 for the Essential Phone will include the following:

Google Security Patches 2018-06
Latest Google Android P code integration
Improved adaptive brightness range
Increased stability

If you're interested in loading Android P Beta 1 on your Essential PH-1 hit up settings, system update and grab Essential's Android Beta 1.


Source: Essential via Twitter, Essential Developer blog

Android P Developer Preview Beta 2, Now Available For Google's Pixel Handsets

Android P Developer Preview Beta 2 has been released by Google. Android P Developer Preview Beta 2 devices include the Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. To receive the update OTA you need to enroll your Pixel in the Android Beta Program by following the source link OTA/flash. You can also flash the factory image if your Pixel has an unlocked bootloader. 

Android P Developer Preview Beta 2 includes the final Android P APIs and an updated SDK. While Pixel owners can install the update keep in mind that it really is aimed at developers only, and could be buggy. 

If you're interested in loading Android P Developer Preview Beta 2 on your Pixel device via an OTA update or flashing it using a factory image, click on the source links.

One major change includes the "clear all" button once you swipe to the left while in the app switcher. The update also includes the June 5, 2018 Android security patch.

If you don't have a Pixel, keep checking in. Google could soon release the Android P developer preview beta 2 to non-Pixel devices such as the OnePlus 6, Essential Phone, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, Sony Xperia XZ2, Nokia 7 Plus, Oppo R15 Pro, Vivo X21 and the Vivo X21 UD.


Source: Android Developer blog, Google Android Beta Program