Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Now Official, With 10.5 Inch Display

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 along with slimmer bezels, audio tuned by AKG including four speakers, and sports a 10.5 inches sAMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560×1600.

Meanwhile, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, and either 64GB or 256GB of built in storage. There is a 13-megapixel camera on the back, and an 8MP camera on the front. Samsung has opted to remove the physical home buttons on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 in lieu of on screen home and navigation buttons, making the iris scanner and facial scanning the go to biometric security and authentication method.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has the standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 on board, battery measureing in at 7300mAh with support for Fast Charging. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is running Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. As with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung is including the S Pen at no additional cost.

Samsung says that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has DeX support built right into the software, and the tablet can support having up to 20 different windows open at the same time.



The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will have an LTE model with support from Verizon, U.S. Cellular, and Sprint. The retail price is $650 for the 64GB model, or $750 for the 256GB variant. Color schemes are glossy black or white. Samsung stated pre orders beginning today, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will start shipping on August 10.


Source: Samsung

ZAGG Inc Acquires BRAVEN Audio From Incipio

ZAGG announced that it has acquired BRAVEN from Incipio Group, the company did not mention how much it paid for the audio company. Incipio Group purchased BRAVEN back in 2013, in an effort to expand its brand and products that it sells. Which makes it interesting that Incipio Group sold BRAVEN to ZAGG.

In the press release issued yesterday, ZAGG mentions that the BRAVEN acquisition is going to allow ZAGG to extend its leadership position in the world of smartphone accessories. ZAGG will be able to leverage BRAVEN’s focus on product, brand, distribution and operational excellence. 

BRAVEN is quite well known for its popular rugged speakers and headphones. While BRAVEN’s speakers don’t match up to Sony, Bose, and Beats in terms of sound quality it does offer great sound in a rugged build. Some of the speakers are rugged enough to be run over with a car which is pretty impressive. 

ZAGG says that it will leverage BRAVEN’s broad retail presence,global distribution channels and supply chain which will help ZAGG boost its sales and profitability.


Source: ZAGG

Google Pixel 3 XL Leaked In Clearly White

The photos come courtesy of XDA Forums member dr.guru who claims that the prototype doesn't boot because it's been remotely wiped by Google. The leaked photo's of the fastboot screen shows that there's "no valid slot to boot." you can also see the phone's nickname is crosshatch, and that it has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.



The logo on the back is used by Google for engineering units with the barcodes and identifying stickers. The back of the phone is rumored to be all glass with top part glossy and bottom part matte, a single part of glass. The notch looks to house the dual front facing cameras. 


Source: XDA Developers

Fortnite For Android, Exclusive To Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Sources familiar with the developer Epic Games plans claim Fortnite for Android will launched at the same time as the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. 

Samsung and Epic Games have partnered for the release of Fortnite for Android, meaning the game will be exclusively available on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. The limited time exclusivity will expire after 30 days.

XDA Developers stated " Our source now informs us that Fortnite Mobile on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will work with Samsung DeX. Furthermore, Samsung’s DeX is getting revamped and will no longer require a dedicated DeX Pad or DeX Station to run."


Source: XDA Developers

Alto’s Odyssey Now Available For Android

It has been several months since Alto’s Odyssey arrived on Apple's iOS devices and now it looks like the popular game is available on Android devices.

The follow up to the successful Alto’s Adventure has landed on Android as of today. Alto's Odyssey follows the same formula as the first, you’ll play as Alto or one of the character’s many friends and race down mountain. Alto's Odyssey takes place in a desert with dynamic weather and lighting effects.

You’ll race across different biomes, including canyons, and dunes. There is random wind vortexes and rushing water as well as different ways to grind and pile on the combo bonuses. New tricks, like wall riding are part of the fun. There are six characters in Alto’s Odyssey each of which will bring different attributes and abilities.

There is also a Zen Mode which will allow you to race down and enjoy the scenery without having to worry about challenges or a high score, Photo Mode will let you snap gorgeous screenshots of your Odyssey.

Alto’s Adventure launched on Android back in 2016 and became a popular as a free to play game. You can download Alto's Odyssey by hitting the source link below.


Source: Google Play link

Final Android P Dev Preview Goes Live, Official Android P Coming Soon!

Android P is almost here! As Google puts the finishing touches on the updated platform, today Google and Essential bringing us Android P Beta 4.

Android P Beta 4 is the last preview milestone before Google launches the official Android P platform later this summer. Google says to take this opportunity to test your apps and publish updates, to make sure you offer a great experience for users transitioning to Android P!

What's in this update?

Today's Android P Beta 4 update includes a release candidate build with final system behaviors and the official Android P APIs (API level 28), available since Android P Beta 2. It includes everything you need to wrap up your testing in time for the upcoming official Android P release. Visit the Developer Preview site for details and check out the what's new in Android P Developer Preview video for more on what's new in Android P for developers at the source link below.

How do I get Android P Beta 4?

It's easy, you can get Android P Beta 4 on Google Pixel and Essential PH-1 devices by enrolling at the source links below. If you're already enrolled in our Android Beta program you'll automatically get the Android P Beta 4 update soon. As always, downloadable system images for Google Pixel and Essential PH-1 devices are also available (source links below). Partners who are participating in the Android P Beta program will also be updating their devices to Android P Beta 4 over the coming weeks.


Source: Android P Developer Preview site, Android P Developer Preview download link, What's New in the Android P Developer Preview

System Images: Google Pixel devices, Essential PH-1

Android P Developer Preview 5 Goes Live, For Pixel and Essential Devices

Google and Essential just dropped the final Android P Developer Preview today. The files are available for the Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, and Essential PH-1. Android P Deveploper Preview 5 (Beta 4) is now available and including July's security patch.

This is the final Android P Developer Preview before we get final Android P in August and should be the most stable of all the beta's this far. It is labeled as a release candidate and includes final APIs and system behaviors. It’s stable enough that Google didn't list any general advisories we should be aware of. If you’ve been holding off from flashing or joining the beta now is the time to give it a shot. You can grab the factory images and OTAs at the source links below.


Source: Google Pixel factory image's, Google Pixel OTAs, Android P Beta for Essential PH-1

Samsung Just Leaked The Samsung Galaxy Watch

CNET got a tip from a Twitter user that the official Samsung website had posted the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Well I'd be damn the name of the device, a photo, and even a model number were available for anyone to see (screenshots of Samsung's official website above).

Unfortunately, when the listing was live it was a dead link so we don’t have the leaked pricing, specs, or other photos. But this does seem to suggest that the Samsung Gear S4 is actually the Samsung Galaxy Watch and that it looks to be come in Rose Gold.

Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy Watch on August 9 alongside the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. 


Source: CNET

Google Might Unveil A Second Gen Pixelbook This Fall

As we wait for Google to unveil the Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL, second generation Pixel Buds, and possibly a Pixel branded Wear OS smartwatch in October. Now we add a second generation Pixelbook to the list.

Evan Blass, famous leaker we've come to know simply as @evleaks tweeted earlier today that a Pixelbook refresh will be part of Google's fall 2018 hardware lineup stating it will ship before the end of the year.

Last year Google gave us the Pixelbook available for preorder immediately after it was announced in early October specs included the i5/128GB and i5/256GB models which shipping within a few weeks later. The high end i7/512GB model was delayed until January.

This announcement isn't surprising given the recent discounts we've seen on the Google's current Pixelbook line-up.


Source: Evan Blass via Twitter

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