Microsoft Project Spark to drop paid DLC from October 5
Microsoft’s game creation video game, Project Spark, will be dropping its micro transactions based revenue model and will go completely free starting from October 5. Read more…
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Dell’s new 4K, GTX 960M-powered XPS 15 may arrive in October
Dell appears to have unveiled some specs and a release date for its next XPS 15 laptop. The stunning 4K touch-enabled ‘InfinityEdge’ display is set to be powered by an NVIDIA GTX 960M. Read more…
Full-fledged file system for Windows 10 Mobile discovered
A user on the XDA Developer Forums has showcased a new way to access the Windows 10 Mobile file system, this time, offering full root access to your Windows device. Read more…
You can finally see the OnePlus Two in all its glory
Hours before the official launch today, professionally shot images of the OnePlus Two have now leaked onto the internet, giving us a much more detailed look at the upcoming flagship killer. Read more…
Apple Watch Impacts iPhone Battery Life… One Way or the Other
With the launch of the Apple Watch on Friday, the first wave of consumers have received their Apple Watches. Our forums are abuzz with activity surrounding Apple’s newest device. While there were initial concerns about the Apple Watch’s battery life, reports seem to indicate that the Apple Watch, itself, has no problem lasting a full day.
However, there have been mixed reports about the impact the Apple Watch has on iPhone battery life. The Apple Watch needs to be paired to an iPhone for full functionality. The iPhone connects to the Apple Watch via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to feed it data and notifications throughout the day.
Some users have found a notable improvement in iPhone battery life with the addition of an Apple Watch. This suggests the act of offloading notifications and quick interactions to your Apple Watch, could make your iPhone battery last much longer.
The best unexpected but /now/ obvious surprise to having the Apple Watch is plenty of battery life on the iPhone after a full day out!
— Dan James (@Daniel277)
However, several other users have noticed a significant drain on their iPhone batteries in early usage with the Apple Watch.
Apple Watch battery life: 16-20 hrs. iPhone paired with Apple Watch: seemingly zero hours
— Jacqui Cheng (@ejacqui)
Former Engadget editor Ryan Block had as similar experience and pinpointed the Apple Watch Companion app as the culprit. John Byrne also puts some blame on the Companion App, saying that force-quitting the app seemed to help at least a bit. A discussion thread in our forums provides similarly mixed results, with one user blaming his battery drain on checking email on the Apple Watch. Due to the inconsistency in reports, it seems that either a software bug or particular usage pattern could be a culprit.
Apple Watch Debit and Credit Card Charges Begin in the UK, Germany, and France [iOS Blog]
A few MacRumors readers have taken to the forums to confirm that Apple has begun charging many users based out of the UK, Germany, and France who got in an Apple Watch pre-order early on April 10.
The charges in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France come after customers in the United States yesterday began first experiencing charges taken from their debit or credit cards, followed by a change of order status from „Processing Items“ to „Preparing for Shipment“, for a select group of customers.
As reported earlier yesterday, bulk shipments of Apple’s new wearable began arriving at centralized distribution centers across the United States in preparation for the April 24 launch date this Friday. Despite the forward momentum of the news over the past day or so, there still has not been any change to the initial 4/24 – 5/8 delivery date estimate for all of the Apple Watch’s early pre-order customers.
This is the Galaxy S6 and Edge variant (lots of pics)
A bumper collection of clear images have leaked online of a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 that shows it from all angles, a Dual Edge variant is also thrown in for good measure. Read more…
OnePlus to offer pre-orders (briefly), but ‘invite’ system isn’t going away
Next month, OnePlus will introduce handset pre-orders, but only for a „limited time window“, and users may be expected to pay a deposit. Additionally, the frustrating ‘invite’ system will live on. Read more…
NVIDIA Shield tablet cracking under the strain
The recently released NVIDIA Shield tablet is showing signs of cracking after limited use. Users are complaining that the device. which retails at $299, have noticed hairline cracks on the casing. Read more…
Windows Threshold: The modern UI takes a backseat for desktop users
Microsoft is working on its next major Windows update, Threshold, and we have some new details about the direction that the company is taking with its next major update to the OS. Read more…