Selected processors have different thermal throttling that directly influences device performance. A good example is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 which gets really hot. Follow this article to learn which SoC handles the heat decently without throttling the performance.
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If you use your phone a lot, it’s possible that you use the same set of programs over and over. Having quick easy access to the apps that you have most recently used can be a quick way to go between apps. Android widgets can be very helpful.
XDA Forum Member registered-user offers up a neat little widget that allows you to get quick access to your most recently used apps. In this video, XDA TV Producer TK reviews MRU Widget. TK shows off the application and shares his thoughts, so check out this app review.
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The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge still featured the same-old TouchWiz design language with aesthetics plenty of power users find unappealing. Despite its theme engine, the phone did not come with any themes that truly captured the simplicity and cohesiveness of Stock Android. Nevertheless, given that developers and designers could create their own themes, everyone had their hopes up for one based on Lollipop’s base look. And here it is!
This stock Material Design theme took 3 weeks of perfecting (and publishing processes) and has now hit the Samsung Theme Store. It is available for free for all S6 and S6 Edge users. The new aesthetic compliments Samsung’s interface surprisingly well, and it truly brings a breath of fresh air for those that got Samsung’s latest yet didn’t particularly like TouchWiz’s arguably dated aesthetic nor the bundled themes.
If you like this theme by Samer Zayer you can join his Theme’s Google+ community where you can find more information and discuss the current theme itself and revisions or releases. You can also donate to his Paypal if you feel like rewarding him for his hard work.
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Huawei is one of the Eastern giants that the West doesn’t know much about, but with their concentrated efforts on expanding their brand, it will. The Huawei watch is one of the most promising Wear watches, and with flagships like the Huawei P8 – which focus on good bang for buck in a premium package – the company is setting up for a bigger scale. And what better way is there than doing so with Google’s aid?
Rumors of a Huawei Nexus have been circling the internet for months, first beginning with talks of a Chinese OEM being in charge of the next Nexus. Speculation grew bigger when rumors stated that the upcoming Chinese Nexus would feature a processor that is not Qualcomm’s, so heads turned towards Huawei as they have their own silicon: the Kirin SoC. We’ve talked about the newer generation of Kirin processors before, but they didn’t make the hit that many (ourselves included) expected them to make in the Huawei P8. Nevertheless, the rumor stuck, and now we hear news of an alleged confirmation.
An UK employee from Huawei told IBtimes that the next Nexus will indeed be from Huawei, but no further details were given about a release frame nor specifications. This could indeed be a solid confirmation, and it seems to fall in line with not just Huawei’s desires, but Google’s too (not to mention almost every rumor and alleged leak we’ve been hearing so far). Huawei needs a recognizable phone brand to put its name out there in the West, and Google could use a partnership with Huawei to get back into the Chinese market. Such symbiosis sounds reasonable in theory, but we don’t know enough details to know about how practical it will be.
Rumors also talked about an LG-made Nexus, allegedly a Nexus 5 refresh. Speculation has it that (at least) one of these Nexus phones will sport a Snapdragon 810 processor. We remain skeptical given that the Snapdragon 810’s issues can’t be denied any further and even its revised v2.1 variant that’s coming to the OnePlus 2 still doesn’t show a compelling fix as far as we know (and have seen in the Z3+ and Mi NOTE Pro). It is still possible that a revised Kirin (035?) will make it into this Nexus, but their 930 SoC does not surpass the 810 in the first place, not in any metric of power nor power efficiency.
If you want to know more about these topics, we discussed some of our thoughts on the upcoming Nexus phones and Android M in a feature, as well as why Huawei can be a force to be reckoned with in the West. If the Huawei Nexus is indeed a reality (and everything heard and discussed so far points towards just that), we can expect not only an interesting phone, but a new interesting relationship between Google and Huawei and a more focused incursion of the latter into new key markets.
Would you want a Huawei Nexus? Let us know!
Source: IBTimes
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Qualcomm has been going through quite the rough patch this year with their SnapDragon 810 reportedly having extreme overheating issues. Multiple OEMs have claimed that the processor is just fine, but some tests have shown otherwise. At the end of the day, however, it all boils down (no pun intended) to how you use your device. So, how has the 810 performed for you? Let us know your experiences with the SnapDragon 810 in the comments below.
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The Sony Xperia Z3+ or simply Z4 is a good looking device. However, the smartphone uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC which has some serious overheating problems. Check out what happens with the device when the camera app is open for longer than couple of minutes.
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The Steam app for Android is hardly the most up-to-date of things: it’s dated in its design and clunky in its navigation, and the value it adds to consumers is ultimately affected by these two things. Whilst the desktop client makes browsing for new games rather easy, the Android app was just not there. Luckily, things get better all the time.
The newest Steam app is starting to roll out, and it brings a new paint coat as well as general improvements to the UX. The first thing you’ll notice is that it has Material Design (at least partially), and that many settings have been simplified. Images are now higher-resolution and, despite the new look, the app is more optimized for older devices. You will notice said optimization in its navigation, as changing screens is faster.
There are many other changes regarding private messaging and the way the application functions in general. Below you can find the changelog. While this might not make Steam the perfect mobile client just yet, it is definitely is a step in the right direction.
Changelog:
You can get Steam at the Play Store, but the update is rolling out slowly (hasn’t hit us just yet!).
What do you think of the new app? Let us know!
Credit to u/xReptar for all the images in this feature — our devices weren’t so lucky yet!
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