For all those folks out there who haven’t been able to get into the beta for Samsung Pay, the wait is over. Earlier today, Samsung started rolling out its in-house alternative for Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Samsung Pay allows you to attach a supported credit or debit card, and use your device to make payments on the go. One of the awesome features of Samsung Pay is that you can use it even with the mobile terminal that doesn’t have ‘Tap to Pay’ functionality built-in. When using Samsung Pay with one of those older terminals, all you need to do is hold your device near the terminal and voila, you’ve paid for your items without taking out your wallet.
If you’re wondering which devices are compatible with Samsung Pay right now, here’s the list for you:
Now, the Samsung Pay app is probably already pre-loaded onto your device, but you haven’t been able to access anything within the app. all you need to do is open up the Samsung Pay app, and your device will install the updated app that has all the goodies within.
Once the app is downloaded, you will be greeted with a few welcome screens, which describe exactly what Samsung Pay can do. Once you’ve gotten past that, you’ll be able to enter your credit or debit card, and get to spending.
As a little gift to those who want to try out Samsung Pay, Samsung is giving away some goodies to you. If you activate Samsung Pay on a Galaxy Note5 or Galaxy S6 Edge+, you’ll have the option of receiving either a wireless charger or a flip case. In order to take advantage of this giveaway, you’ll need to activate Samsung Pay on either of those devices before October 11th, which gives everyone about 2 weeks or so.
Let us know if you’ve tried out Samsung Pay already, and what you think about the overall experience.
Streaming music seems to have become the next great thing, with many companies offering free streaming with ads and monthly unlimited plans. There is already Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and of course Google’s Play Music. Some of those offer a family plan for a discounted rate between multiple users. Google’s plan doesn’t include that, yet.
According to the latest rumors from Android Police, tomorrow Google will announce a new plan for consumers who want to save some cash by partnering up on a streaming service. Google’s All Access plan will allow six family members to stream unlimited music all for just $14.99 a month. All users will be able to sign in to their own Google account for the service, so no need for sharing precious account details.
This is definitely strategic pricing because Google’s biggest competitor, Apple, has their streaming service priced the exact same: six family members for $14.99 a month. To give a perspective at how good of a deal that is, Spotify charges $14.99 a month for just two people. Every time you add a user on Spotify, the price continues to climb
Tomorrow is expected to be quite a big day for Google, as they are expected to debut their two new smartphones, the LG-made Nexus 5X and Huawei-made Nexus 6P. To top that off, Google is expected to announce the new Chromecast. Our very own Derrick will be in San Francisco for the event, so keep your eye out.
A new Samsung promotion shows the hardware maker promising to make multiple device payments for customers who purchase select models. According to a mini-site landing page, Samsung will provide reimbursements to the tune of $120 for those who buy a phone with equipment installment plans and register said device through Samsung.
Which models are eligible under the limited-time deal? The Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S6 Edge, and Galaxy S6. Customers will need to purchase the phone between September 25 and October 9 and claim their stake by October 16.
Essentially, the deal works out to Samsung covering the device payments through the end of 2015, or up to $120. A second promo has Samsung offering up $100 Google Play gift card to anyone who trades in a working iPhone (4S or later) toward one of the aforementioned Galaxy smartphones.
As great as this sounds, you should know that the $120 equipment cost reimbursement is not valid for AT&T models. We’re not sure why, but Ma Bell is sitting this one out.
It’s not the first time we’ve heard from Phonejoy and their game controller, having reviewed the first iteration of the Phonejoy GamePad and being incredibly impressed with it. Now, we seen the second-generation of the accessory in the form of PhoneJoy GamePad 2, and we got the opportunity to review it.
What’s New
– Improved battery capacity from 8 hours of gameplay to 14 hours of gameplay;
– New action buttons for better sensitivity;
– New outstanding analog sticks for better control, depression ability (L3/R3), and contact surface (Concave);
– Analog L2/R2 instead of regular buttons;
– Bluetooth 2.1 -> Bluetooth 3.0;
– Improved interface protocol for full compatibility with all HID input compatible games.
Sure, that battery increase doesn’t sound like too much of a thing, but i’ve been using the Phonejoy GamePad 2 extensively since receiving it over a week ago and still am yet to charge it, which is exactly what you want from a portable accessory.
The mechanism used to hold the device feels improved and the hinge is extremely strong, which leaves you confident that the device won’t fall out. The hinge then collapses to return to the GamePad 2’s most notable feature and that’s its profile when not being used; it is extremely portable and fits in your back pocket quite comfortably.
The gamepad is available in a tiered pricing model:
Basic Bundle – US $69.90
Advanced Bundle – US $79.90
Pro Bundle – US $89.90
The buttons on the Phonejoy GamePad 2 feel better than ever, as do the analogue buttons, which are extremely responsive. It was good last year, but the second-generation has taken things that but further and it looks, feels, and functions great.
The Phonejoy GamePad 2 will be available online on 30th Sep 2015 at www.phonejoy.com
The Federal Trade Commision(FTC) has begun a preliminary investigation into Google using Android to push its own apps like Search and Maps.
The search giant has been under investigation in Europe for antitrust violations for a while and the FTC has voted several times in the past not to pursue charges against Google. But there’s now an investigation brewing within the country’s antitrust watchdog.
Complaintants actually went to the Department of Justice(DoJ) first and the DoJ recently asked the FTC for clearance to begin their investigation by making contact with complaintants.
The DoJ and FTC have since worked out an agreement for the FTC, instead of the DoJ, to investigate the claims. The issue stem from the “home screen dominance” of Google’s Android App placement and Android app bundle requirements. The complaint is still in the fact finding stage, the FTC has still yet to contact Google, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that charges will move forward.
Google has offered no public comment comment regarding this matter and Justin Cole, an FTC spokesperson, was quoted as saying, “investigations are nonpublic, and we do not comment on an investigation or the existence of an investigation.”
Google has faced the harsh hand of the government before, but escaped charges. In 2013, Microsoft and Yelp brought complaints to the FTC that Google unfairly gave an advantage to its own products, but Google escaped scrutiny after the FTC voted unanimously not to bring charges.
If you needed more confirmation that we’re going to be seeing a new LG Nexus at next week’s Google event, you’re in luck. The LG Nexus 5X, or what would strongly appear to be, has now passed through the FCC. It’s probably not a coincidence this happened late on a Friday when a smaller amount of eyes would be around to check out the documents and the resulting media coverage.
You can blame our leak culture if you already know all about the Nexus 5X, but the new FCC documents seem to confirm a few of the details we already knew. In the filing, we see that the LG H790 and H791, the two versions of the new Nexus, are CDMA/GSM/LTE phones that sport Bluetooth 4.2, WiFI a/b/g/n/ac dual band, and NFC. The devices have 5.2″ screens with bodies measuring 146.9 x 72.5mm.
The H791, for some reason, is listed with a 4.4″ screen with a 146.1 x 72.2mm body. Rather than this being a second smaller Nexus device from LG, it’s more likely that this is just an error. Much like the 2013 LG Nexus 5 that came in two models (D820 and D821), one for the US and one global model, we expect this to be the same case.
We’re also getting a look at the impressive list of bands that the Nexus 5X will support.
2G: 850/1900MHz
3G: Band 2/4/5
LTE (H790): FD-LTE: Band 2(1900MHz)/4(1700MHz)/5(850MHz)/7(2600MHz)/12(700MHz)/13 (700MHz)/17 (700MHz)/25 (1900MHz)/26 (850MHz), TD-LTE: Band 41(2500MHz)
LTE (H791): TD-LTE: Band 2(1900MHz)/4(1700MHz)/5(850MHz)/7(2600MHz)/17 (700MHz)/26 (850MHz), FDD-LTE: Band 41(2500MHz)
We’re looking forward to the big Android event on September 29th where Google will take the wraps off of two new Nexus phones and hopefully have some surprises up their sleeves. We’ll be in attendance and will bring you the latest details as they become available.
We always are trying to share the best pictures, gifs, or video clips with our friends and family. When in a group chat amongst friends, there are times where you try to post the best comment. However, there are also times where you are thinking about a clip from a tv show or movie, but have no way to share that. Well, it turns out that there is actually a way to do so. Enter Clippit.
Clippit is an app that allows users to take clips from their favorite shows, and post or share them to Facebook or Twitter. Clippit pulls from various TV networks like ESPN, ABC, NBC, and more, and allow you clip portions from those shows or movies.
Setup
Before being able to send your various clips to friends, you must sign up for an account. Currently, the only two options are for Facebook or Twitter, so when you select one of the two, you will be directed to sign in with your appropriate account. Then you will be prompted to create a username for Clippit, and you’re off to the races. Once you’ve signed up, you can choose from six different entertainment genres, such as Drama or Sports. From there, you will be presented your main feed.
Interface
Your main feed shows off some of the most popular, and most recent clips that have been created and posted. With each individual clip, there’s a share option, upvote or downvote, and a bar at the bottom with some information about the clip. Unlike videos on Facebook or Twitter, the clips within Clippit won’t automatically start playing, so you don’t have to worry about eating up all of your data unless you choose to. You’ll be able to scroll along the timeline until you find something you want to see.
Now if you want to create your own clip, head over to the Scissors tab at the top of Clippit. Once you’re in this tab, there are a bunch of different shows that you have to choose from. These are all shows that are playing live on television right now. So you can’t really pick and choose shows that are not currently being televised, to get clips from.
So let’s say you’re trying to find the perfect clip, but aren’t having any luck. Turns out, there’s a search function that allows you to search for previously created clips from whatever show or movie you want. A simple search for ‘Happy Gilmore’ pulls up a whole list of different clips that have been tagged or recognized as from that movie.
Regardless of that, there is a nice little feature that allows you to go back and view previously made clips. The Timeline tab at the top, will take you to a section that has a few different options. The Top Clips section has the following options:
All-Time Greatest
Best of What You Following
Trending Up
Newest Clips
Now, you can view these clips to your heart’s content, so if you’re trying to find a specific clip, keep scrolling along until you find the perfect one. The next section has different genre’s for you to look through when finding the best clip. Clippit really has a lot of options available, if this sort of thing floats your boat.
What We Like
Easy to use interface
Finding clips is easier than it looks
Timeline can be a time-waster
And not so much…..
Not able to share the clips to anything but Facebook or Twitter
No mention of being able to search for clips specifically
Clippit is a great option for finding those hilarious clips, or just killing some time. When you combine that with the fact that it’s 100% free with no ads, you have a real winner. Let us know what you think about this, and whether you think Clippit has the ability to come in handy. Hit the Play Store widget below, and try Clippit out for free, today.
As hard as it is to believe, we’re at that time of year where we’re playing with another new flagship smartphone from Motorola. For 2015 we’re looking at the Moto X Pure Edition, or the company’s most powerful Android to date.
Before heading into the review I figured it’s worth talking about the Moto X and where it fits in the world of Android. Although Motorola offers most of its handsets via carriers in standard color options, the Moto X can be built to order. Indeed, the Moto X Pure Edition, and some of its predecessors are sold direct to consumer and without a contract.
Like Google does with the Nexus, the Moto X Pure Edition is an unlocked smartphone which means it can be paired with most wireless providers. Also, like the Nexus family, this one is sold at a price that is a few hundred dollars less than its competitors. Prices for the Moto X Pure Edition start at $400; most top-tier phones are around $650 at launch.
For the second year in a row, Motorola offers the device via its Moto Maker tool, which allows for seemingly endless customization. Present again are the (four, textured) leather and (four) wood backs as well as a refreshed color palette of soft-grip backs. Choosing a premium material results in a slight price bump of $25.
The Moto X has grown each year.
Toss in customized metal accents and a choice of black or white around front and you have a phone that is uniquely yours. In other words, there’s a very low chance that you’ll ever run into someone in person who has the same configuration.
Design
As it did for last year’s model, Motorola has opted to increase the size of its top-tier handset. What started out in 2013 as a very pocketable 4.7-inch display has grown to a 5.7-inch experience that plays on the same field as the Galaxy Note 5. And, whereas the first generation was a pleasure to use with one hand, this year’s model is rather cumbersome to operate in that manner.
For our customized Moto X Pure we went with White and Silver for the front with Lime on the back. The accent color we selected was Metallic Royal Blue. You’ll find the accent color around the rear camera lens on the speakers.
Suffice it say, we did suffer from some decision paralysis when it came to picking our combination. There were just too many designs to choose from and each looked classier or cooler than the next. Taking ours out of the box we were immediately impressed with the phone and found our color configuration mirrored that of the website. The green and blue colors were very accurate.
The first thing we noticed was simply how big the Moto X Pure Edition felt in hand. The general dimensions are in line with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 but the curved back gives it some extra thickness. Exact measurements will tell you this isn’t the case but it feels about twice as thick as the Samsung phone. Does it feel chubby or thick? No, but it’s just enough to make the one-hand operation more of a task than a convenience.
The soft-grip back is a nice touch and the texture adds a bit of character to the phone. But, do note that it also makes the Moto X Pure Edition a little more “slick” or slippery in hand. Motorola does include one of their protective bumpers in the box (ours was clear) however it adds a smidge of width to the experience. The bumper does protect the edges of the phone while, at the same time, letting you show off the color and character of your custom design.
As much as I enjoy the blue accent, I feel like Motorola could have included a little more. The volume rocker and power button would look great and really pop on the outer edge. Nevertheless, the speaker grille stands out nicely and the back simply looks cool. I wager to guess that just about any accent color would complement your front and back designs.
The Moto X Pure Edition is also considered a water-repellent phone. While it won’t allow for dips in the pool the nano-coating protects you from life’s splashes. Rain and accidental spills aren’t going to present a problem with this phone like they might for another brand.
Other items worth pointing out are the inclusion of front-facing stereo speakers and a microSD expansion card slot. New to the family this year, we’re stoked Motorola added both features.
Display
Coming it at 5.7-inches, the screen resolution for the Moto X Pure Edition is 2560 x 1440 pixels, or 520 pixels per inch. It keeps pace with other flagship models of the day and is up from last year’s 1920 x 1080 pixel (5.2-inch) screen. Motorola opted to switch from AMOLED to LCD for this model but most users won’t know the difference in the technologies. You’ll still get your Moto Display feature (see below) and the picture is as crisp as other models which offer the same resolution.
We didn’t notice it right away but the screen isn’t as dark black when you get your notifications. When we compared it to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ we saw that the black was more in line with a really dark grey. On its own, however, it doesn’t have this effect. The general, day-to-day stuff didn’t bother us, especially when we spend most of our time with the phone in daylight conditions.
Along these lines we noticed what felt like an ever-so-slight washed out appearance to colors – but only when we held it up to another phone. And, really, discussing it makes it sound worse than it really is.
The photo you see here is the phone on its highest brightness in a full sunny sky. You can definitely use it outdoors and without too much hassle.
Camera
One of the things I love most about the cameras in Moto X models is its intention. Specifically, I really appreciate that no matter what I am doing, I can twist the phone twice to open the camera. Moreover, I like the simple approach to snapping pictures and moving right along. The problem I ran into in the past, is that the software was more impressive in theory than in practice.
No matter how innovative or effective the camera app was, I didn’t always love the photos. It didn’t help that the simple “tap anywhere on the screen” to capture resulted in a lot of blurry or unwanted images. Ultimately, I resorted to third party apps for the camera in the previous two Moto X models. That has not been the case for this year’s device.
The Moto X Pure Edition lets users take photos in either 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios with resolution up to 21-megapixels. Yes, the same mechanics are at play here so I am getting the occasional picture of the inside of my hand.
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It’s hard to argue with the quality of the photos taken with the Moto X Pure Edition, particularly when you consider the price. You get plenty of detail in the pictures and colors are accurate. Low-light is sometimes a crap shoot with varying results, but it’s a more impressive camera than in previous models.
As for video, the phone provides up to 4K video but you’ll want to add a microSD card and steady the camera on something. But, even the 1080p stuff looks sharp when we played back on a TV. Sound could definitely be better, but it’s not outright terrible. We’ll still use this for social media videos and for times where we don’t have a proper camera with us.
Software
One of the key selling points in the Moto X line is that it’s a nearly stock Android software experience. What this means to customers is that it’s not loaded with a bunch of apps and services that you’re likely to ignore. And, perhaps more importantly, it means timely software updates to pick up the latest from Google. It’s as close to a Nexus phone as you’ll get.
This is not to say Motorola doesn’t put its own touch on the phone. Indeed, there are a couple of apps designed to enhance the user experience. Do they? You bet! On the other hand, there are a few Google apps that were left off for this year’s model: Google+, Google Play Books, Games, Newsstand, and Keep are among those that didn’t make the cut.
Whenever we switch from using a Moto X to another brand the first thing we miss is the Moto Display. It’s one of our favorite innovations in smartphones and is something we’d love to see employed elsewhere. But, for now, it helps to make Motorola’s flagship device all the more appealing.
If you’re not familiar with Moto Display, it’s the feature that lets users simply wave a hand over the screen to see notifications. Maybe you just wanna glance at the time and aren’t wearing a watch. Same thing. Swipe the hand a few inches over the phone and it pops right up.
Other software features present include Moto Assist which lets you customize actions based on location or activities. Chop twice for flashlight does just that – chop your phone like you would on an invisible cutting board and the phone vibrates twice and turns on the flashlight. Do it again to turn off. Also present is the twist twice for camera launching and Moto Gallery.
Battery
At 3000mAh, the battery promises “all-day” usage with some left over. Is that the case? For us, in the first few weeks, yes.
We tend to hit the phones with a lot in the first few days as we add our apps, change settings, and generally explore the device. Over time things settle a bit, but the early days are more demanding. So far we have been impressed with the battery.
While a lot of people complain about capacities and length of use, on aspect is often overlooked. How long does it take to charge the phone or get it to where we have breathing room for the rest of the night? The Moto X Pure Edition has TurboPower charging which promises 10 hours of battery life in only 15 minutes of charging.
Even if you do find the battery dropping down toward the end of the work day, the commute home should be all it takes to get you back on track. Juice it up while you eat dinner and you’re ready for a full night on the town.
Conclusion
The Moto X Pure is a solid device any way you slice it. The specs are as impressive as you fill in most of 2015’s top smartphones, but at a fraction of the price. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB RAM are more than enough for average users.
Heavy users expect to be blown away by every new smartphone release. If it were up to some, there would be no entry-level or mid-range device. Sadly, the mentality is all too often, “If you’re not pushing the envelope on all fronts then you’re doing it wrong.”
If you’re the type to scoff at a phone because it doesn’t employ the most cutting-edge processor, you should look elsewhere. But, if you’re the type who cares about having a powerful phone that handles anything you’ll throw at it for the next year or two, you would be wise to start here.
Motorola continues to impress us with its X line of phones. We love the idea of customization picking a phone that speaks directly to us. We love the $400 price tag. We love the stripped-down Android software experience.
Is this a flawless phone? No. We do find it a tad bigger than we’d like for a daily driver. The soft-grip is more slippery than we expected. The screen is sharp, but when compared to other models, isn’t quite as vibrant. And, if you’re looking for wireless charging, you won’t find it here. However, in trying to find negatives, some of them are personal preference and not design flaws or actual shortcomings.
While you might find other upstart and hungry companies treading into the $400 flagship space, you’re not going to beat Motorola at this game.
You could have a go at Android Auto and get a full blown headunit in your car for that Android experience, but what about if your car isn’t supported, or the headunits are just too much money? Well then a tablet is a good alternative to run a car dashboard app, but of course you’ll need a tablet. Here is the AnyGrip Universal Tablet car holder that should do just that.
The AnyGrip holder is extremely strong, as you can see from the pictures. It has 3 pivot points that are tightened and loosened using screws with big handles on to make it extremely easy to adjust.
The suction cup is very solid – so much so that be sure to place it where you want it from the start as it’s extremely hard to remove once it’s secured onto a surface. A combination of air suction and sticky adhesive means the AnyGrip is not falling off anywhere.
With the pivot points on the AnyGrip, it means that the holder can reach extremely far and has a reach of around 40cm when fully extended. Alternatively, you can contract it like I have in the pictures for a shorter reach.
I found I had to rest it on a surface since when suspended in the air it would bounce around quite a lot and would shake with a device in to a point where the screen was very hard to read. However, resting on a surface is perfect and gives an extremely solid and stable stand.
As for the holder itself, the AnyGrip has an adjustable spring-loaded clamp that secures a variety of different tablet sizes. In fact, it’ll provide a full 360-degree viewing experience for tablets up to 11-inches.
The AnyGrip is certainly by far the best in-car holder I have found for tablets, and is the most flexible with it’s extending arm. It is secure, holds the device in place, and find that it is perfect for securing your tablet anywhere in your car. Available from MobileFun, you can grab the AnyGrip for only £19.99.
One of the biggest advantages to owning an Android device is the customization. You can change out the stock launcher, change keyboards, and change almost everything else about your day-to-day experience. One of the most popular changes that can be made to your device, is through various icon packs.
There are a few things that I specifically look for when trying to find the “perfect” icon pack. First and foremost is the amount of icons that the icon pack has included. Next is the design, and third is whether there are “freebies” or add-ons like wallpapers or widgets.
When you’re addicted to icon packs like I am, you enjoy trying to get into the betas for these icon packs. Naturally, there won’t be a boat load of icons on the first go ’round. This will change with time, and as long as you’re communicating with the developers, you can have all of your icons themed in next to no time. So if you can get into a beta for an icon pack, pay attention to how everything comes together from the ground, up.
We are going to take a look at a few different icon packs that have been making some waves on the Play Store, and have made their way to my Samsung Galaxy Note5.
Retrorika
Retrorika from sikebo, is a bit of a different take on Google’s Material Design guidelines. Instead of following the natural color scheme, the developer has opted to design these icons with a vintage palette of colors. This adds a little bit of a different overall feel, but still maintains a beautiful look on your devices.
Each of the over 2600 icons is hand-drawn, and although the color palette is vintage, these still follow the Material Design Guidelines set by Google. Included in Retrorika, there are also over 90 high-resolution wallpapers that will allow you to mix and match and keep your device always looking good.
You can grab Retrorika today for 50% off at a price of only 99 cents.
Redux is one of the icon packs that I have joined the beta of, and offers a completely different design for each individual icon. Since this is still in beta, there are “only” 200 icons, but the developer (SixtyFour ThirtyTwo), is great about getting updates out.
Redux features a “Shapeless design of stock Android”. Meaning that the developer has taken each icon and put their own spin on the stock icons. The colors are a bit different as well, as Redux kind of falls between the regular color palette that is found on stock Android, but not as drastic as a vintage color palette similar to Retrorika.
As stated there are over 200 icons available as well as a few wallpapers. Within the Dashboard app, there are a few wallpapers to pick and choose from, so that you can mix and match your icons to fit your preference.
If Redux tickles your fancy, you can head over to the Play Store and grab these for only $1.
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Cornie Icons
As with Redux, I have also joined the beta for Cornie Icons by Patryk Goworowski. Cornie icons are a little bit closer to the traditional icon set, but also have a few icons that stray from the norm. These are the closest to the Material Design Guidelines, compared to Redux or Retrorika, but are still a bit different.
At the time of this writing, there are over 450 high-resolution icons that have been pushed to the beta pack. Due to the popularity, there is large amount of request emails that have been sent to the developer via the Google+ Community. Also included in Cornie Icons are three wallpapers, with more coming.
You can join the Google+ Community here, and grab the beta of Cornie Icons for 99 cents in the Play Store. One note to keep in mind when requesting apps. The developer is in school, and may not get to the requested apps as fast as others, however, patience is a virtue, so just hang tight and wait for the updates to roll out.
Stealthychief (Will Windham) is a familiar face for a lot of us who have been using icon packs for a long time. He makes some of the best icons on the Play Store today, and is keeping his streak of great icon packs, rolling. Fresh is one of the latest icon packs to hit the Play Store, and follows no real design guidelines other than whatever Stealthychief has chosen.
There aren’t as many icons available with Fresh as there are with other icon packs, but there is a valid reason as to why. From the Play Store listing:
Fresh Icons can take a significant amount of time to design, so we’re only focusing on adding in popular app and game icons.
In addition to hand-crafting all of these applications, Stealthychief is not accepting any icon requests for right now. We can expect to see this open up once all of the popular apps and games have icons made up.
Hit the Play Store widget below, and grab Fresh from Stealthychief for only 99 cents.
Keeping in line with the odd-ball icons, Difft falls into the same category. Each icon was created with a vector, but with a completely off the wall color scheme. Each icon falls into one of “four fundamental colors with beautiful modern hues.” This brings a look to your devices that cannot be matched elsewhere.
Add in the fact that there are a slew of various icons, you not only have the stock icons, but a bunch of different alternatives. Having stock and alternative icons, allows you to truly pick what each and every icon looks like on your device. There are also a 21 minimal wallpapers that all match up with the icons rather nicely.
You can grab Difft below for $1.37 via the widget below, and go ahead and join the Google+ Community here.
The final icon pack that you should consider to grace your home screen has been a personal favorite for a long time. Refocus from onyxdev, is simple and extremely aesthetically pleasing. Each icon is hand-crafted and features a unique but similar design, with precision matched by few others.
With over 1150 unique icons, custom wallpapers, and the ability to mask un-themed icons, Refocus is an excellent option for everyone to consider. According to the Play Store listing, Refocus includes “icon glyphs to match the new Material Design introduced by Google for Android Lollipop.”
I can’t stress enough how much I love the Refocus icons, so please be sure to at least check them out. If you’ve been convinced to try these out, you can grab them for only $1.50.
Each of these icon packs are great options to show off what you can do with a custom launcher and icon theming. Additionally, each icon pack featured today, brings something different to the table and will turn heads whenever you unlock your device.
Drop us a comment and let us know what icon packs you would like to see featured here at AndroidGuys.
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As it did for last year’s model, Motorola has opted to increase the size of its top-tier handset. What started out in 2013 as a very pocketable 4.7-inch display has grown to a 5.7-inch experience that plays on the same field as the Galaxy Note 5. And, whereas the first generation was a pleasure to use with one hand, this year’s model is rather cumbersome to operate in that manner.
Motorola does include one of their protective bumpers in the box (ours was clear) however it adds a smidge of width to the experience. The bumper does protect the edges of the phone while, at the same time, letting you show off the color and character of your custom design.
We didn’t notice it right away but the screen isn’t as dark black when you get your notifications. When we compared it to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ we saw that the black was more in line with a really dark grey. On its own, however, it doesn’t have this effect. The general, day-to-day stuff didn’t bother us, especially when we spend most of our time with the phone in daylight conditions.
