Robert Downey Jr HTC One M9

Robert Downey Jr HTC One M9

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HTC One M9 Review: Almost the Best, Again

HTC One M9 Review: Almost the Best, Again

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LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: first look

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This tool lets you do a lot more with your PDF files than just view them

Viewing a PDF in your browser is as easy as 1-2-3. But for years since Adobe released this file format, there wasn’t much that you could do with it.

Then came apps and extensions that allow you to do a lot more with your PDF files such as Notable PDF.

Notable PDF is a cloud-based Google Chrome app and extension that lets users collaborate around PDF files.

Let’s look at how it works. Once installed in your browser, the Notable PDF icon appears on your omnibar. Just click on the icon to access the extension.



If you’re using the tool for the first time, you may sign in using your Google account or sign up using your email.



Once logged in, drag a file from your computer or load one using your Google Drive.



View, add or highlight text, draw on your file, sign and share it using a bunch of buttons floating on the top-right area of the window. Notable PDF also allows you to print the edited file, download it, or save it in your preferred cloud storage account.



“The PDF is one of the most widely used file formats in the world, if not number one. And as users move onto the cloud, we want to offer them a powerful but easy to use software to help them do more with their files and solve the problems they encounter with the traditional PDF software,” says Alliv Samson, co-founder and COO of the New Zealand-based startup that built the tool.

Samson, a Filipina, and her co-founders Hengjie Wang (CEO) and Jordan Thoms (CTO) have been working together since they were students at the University of Auckland. Back then, they had a different product called Notable.ac, a note-taking web app for students and professors. But Notable.ac didn’t grow as much as they wanted so they moved on to build Notable PDF.

“The idea came about from the lessons we learned from Notable.ac. The interaction we had and the data we gathered led us to create Notable PDF,” Samson recalls.

Since its launch in March 2014, Notable PDF has had 1.3 million installs on the Chrome Store. Samson says they aim to reach five million installs by the end of this year.

Helping the team reach this goal is a group of investors based in New Zealand and in the US.

In February, Notable PDF raised its latest seed round of NZ$500,000 (US$385,000) from Flying Kiwi Angels, the New Zealand Venture Investment Fund, Sparkbox Venture Group, EFU Investments Limited, and individual angel investors. US investors, including Scott Nolan, a partner at Founders Fund, and Sam Altman, president of Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator, also participated in the funding round, Samson tells Tech in Asia.

(Disclosure: Tech in Asia is part of Y Combinator winter 2015 batch. See our ethics page for more information.)

“We want to spend the raised money hiring more engineers and developing more features,” she notes, adding that this will help them stay ahead of rivals such as DocHub. “We want to make sure we’re building a product that everyone wants, something that’s easy to use and helps our users work faster and smarter.”

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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge reportedly receiving Android 5.1.1 OTA already!

Samsung has never been the fastest when it comes to updating to newer versions of Android but thankfully this situation has changed a bit with Lollipop, as the Korean giant has done a pretty good job of pushing the update out to many of its flagship devices. Of course, Android isn’t standing still and due to a number of bugs and performance issues, it recently made the jump from Android 5.0.x to 5.1. How long before Samsung follows suit? Sooner than you’d think.

Up until now, Android 5.1 had been exclusive to Nexus, Android One, and GPe devices, but several reports are coming in that suggest that T-Mobile is now rolling out an update to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that brings its software up to version 5.1.1. Yes, you read that right. Samsung isn’t just jumping up to 5.1, they are getting the very latest version of it (5.1.1) — an update that so far hasn’t even hit any Nexus devices, at least outside of the Nexus Player.



It is important to note that neither T-Mobile nor Samsung have confirmed that the update is rolling and there are still very few users reporting that they’ve received it. That said, at least one user over at XDA has caught several screenshots (above) and even a video (below) of the update. While it’s possible that this could still be a limited soak test and not a full OTA rollout, it’s still hard not to be impressed at how quickly Samsung and T-Mobile have apparently pushed this one out.

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So what’s new here? In addition to all the changes and bug fixes you’d expect from Android 5.1, 5.1.1 brings a few more bug fixes of its own, and it appears that Samsung is also enabling the ability to create guest accounts on the Galaxy S6 Edge. While the guest account feature has been available on stock Android since the initial rollout of Lollipop, Samsung had chosen to exclude this functionality from its former Lollipop builds, but apparently they have had a change of heart.

Before you start smashing away at the update button on your Galaxy S6 Edge, one note of caution: reportedly the update locks the bootloader on the phone, which may be a deal breaker for some. Any of our viewers receive the update on the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (or the GS6 even)? If so, please let us know in the comments!

Not for the bashful: Meitu M4 will make selfie savants squeal (REVIEW)

The Meitu M4 has arrived, and in case you were wondering: no, there wasn’t a Meitu M3. We last reviewed the M2, after which the app developer-turned-smartphone makerpulled a Microsoft and skipped a digit. The latest model’s name is conspicuously close to Xiaomi’s Mi 4, but while the name might throw some off, no one is going to be confused as to which is which when they see the M4 in person.

The Meitu M4 brings back the vibrant looks that channel all the energy of a high-school cheerleading squad into hardware. The unit I received comes in a relatively mild aqua, but you can still opt for very hot pink. Tack on an extra RMB 300 (US$50), and you can get the Hello Kitty edition. Because why not?

Not that much beyond the looks and camera matter to Meitu’s target audience, but here are the specs:

• 4.7-inch 1280×720 pixel screen
• MediaTek octa-core MT6752 1.7 GHz chipset
• 13MP cameras on front and rear
• 2GB RAM
• 32GB internal storage, no SD slot
• 2,160mAh battery
• RMB 2,199 (US$355)

Look and feel


The look of the M4 resembles its predecessor with a few tweaks. It maintains the curved edges at the top and bottom, though those edges are now plated in metal. This model forgoes the squared-off metal bands that lined the right and left edges of the M2. Instead, the M4 opts for a plastic back cover that tapers off to give the phone a rounded, bubbly feel.



Overall, the phone seems solid. Applying pressure in the form of a light bend test results in a few audible creaks and pops. It’s a bit heavy in hand and a bit on the thick side, measuring 9mm in the center. The plastic rear cover is too slippery, but the curved back makes it easy to pick up off a table and fairly comfortable in hand.

My biggest complaint is that the phone is too long. While the display measures 4.7 inches, it’s as tall or taller than rival smartphones sporting 5-inch screens or larger. That’s mainly thanks to the huge top and bottom bezels, which add on an extra inch or so to each end. The phone is skinny enough to make typing with one hand painless, but I struggled to reach the notification bar and app menus located at the top of the screen.

The M4 sports the usual three soft buttons beneath the display. The circle home key also serves as the phone’s notification light, which gives off an Apple-esque "breathing" glow. Those soft keys give haptic vibration feedback when pressed, but that feature is unfortunately lacking for the touchscreen, such as while typing.



The power button is located on the top along with the headphone jack, while the volume rocker sits on the left edge, and a button specifically for operating the camera on the right. The stereo speakers, which frequent speakerphone users will be glad to know get quite loud, line the bottom edge.

The rear camera is anything but subtle; a big black circle bordered by polished metal and flanked by flashes on both the right and left.

The M4 only allows for nano-SIM cards, but it works with both FDD-LTE and TD-LTE carrier networks.

The screen is sharp and easy to see in daylight. Like its predecessor, the M4 has stuck to a 720 pixel-wide display, which is just fine below the five-inch threshold. Avoiding the 1080p and 2K bandwagon means the M4 saves a bit of processing power and, in turn, battery life.



The battery proved to be adequate, and should last power users an entire day. If you spend the majority of your time on wifi rather than on mobile data, it could stretch to two. Unfortunately, the battery is non-removable, so replacing it down the road won’t be an option.

Battery life is even more impressive when you factor in the octa-core Mediatek chipset that the M4 packs. It’s no Snapdragon, but the M4 easily powers through all the image processing tasks it was designed for. It also performs well while gaming, without a stutter to speak of during testing on a handful of 3D games. The phone does tend to get a bit warm, though – enough to make your hands sweat.

MeiOS 2


MeiOS 2 is Meitu’s custom Android skin sitting on top of Android 4.4 Kitkat. For a new phone, the lack of a 5.0 Lollipop update is a real disappointment, and it doesn’t seem like Meitu plans to roll one out any time soon.

MeiOS 2 is bilingual, offering both English and Chinese interfaces. Like the previous version, it oozes pinks and purples, and the default system sounds and ringtones still make the M4 sound like its full of fairies. It only comes equipped with two themes to choose from, but you can swap out backgrounds, ringtones, swipe animations, and icon shapes as you please. I tried to man mine up a bit.



Other than these aesthetic tweaks, MeiOS is a fairly vanilla version of Android 4.4 under the hood. There are no gesture controls, but double-tap to wake is a nice added feature. MeiOS comes with its own app store.

One pleasant surprise is the FM Radio, which works well but requires headphones to be used as an antenna.

Meitu was originally a startup that made photo editing apps. The company has thrown everything it has in that respect at the M4, as the phone comes pre-installed with so many camera, editing, and beautification apps that I can’t keep track of them all. Ranging from taking quick GIFs and making eyes bigger to skin whitening and sharing pics with friends, Meitu has you covered on the photo front. Of course, all these apps are free, so you could just buy a different phone with Android Lollipop and install all these apps yourself. Just saying.



While the official specs report 32GB of storage on the device, it only leaves about 22.4GB of actual usable space.

Cameras


Just like the M2, the M4 comes equipped with two 13MP cameras on the front and rear of the phone. It also has three flashes – two on the back and one on the front. Without a doubt, this phone was made for the most avid of selfie takers.



Cutesy interface aside, Meitu makes one of the better camera apps on the market today. Besides the par-for-the-course photo, video, and panorama modes, it also boasts a square mode for Instagram-ready pics, slow motion, and a time-lapse option that rivals the iPhone. A quick access menu lets you pick the beautification level on a scale from none to seven, where seven will have you looking a bit… artificial. Beautification whitens skin and teeth, smooths out your complexion, removes the bags from under eyes, and makes you look slimmer, among other enhancements.

The M4 fails to stack up against the iPhone in many other respects, however. The shutter button takes far too long to recover – about one full second – between snaps. Video also only records in 1080p, with no option for 2K or other resolutions.



Despite the emphasis on the M4’s cameras, they aren’t going to blow anyone away and aren’t actually much better than its contemporaries in the same price range. That isn’t to say that it’s bad, but the hardware just isn’t anything special. Even though both cameras are equal when it comes to megapixels, the rear camera has far superior image quality. The front camera seems to struggle with motion blur and is far less sharp in low light, and the fuzz gets worse the higher you crank the beautification level.

Colors are fairly accurate but oversaturated. Reds tend to come out a bit on the pink side (figures). HDR mode isn’t included in the default camera app, probably because it’s more of a permanent fixture. Realism isn’t exactly a priority here, so that’s to be expected. It does a decent job of capturing subtle color gradients, like shades of grey on a cloudy day. I noticed some mild vignetting in the corners.

Here’s a few pics I snapped during my time with the M4:

Meitu M4 sample pics
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Conclusion


The Meitu M4 isn’t for everybody. That much is obvious. It was purpose built with a single, narrow audience in mind – vain young women who love selfies – and for that audience, it’s a match made in heaven. For the rest of us, you’re probably better off going with one of the many emerging one-size-fits-all phones coming out of China these days, like a Xiaomi or OnePlus.

Currently, the Meitu M4 is only officially available in China.

Meitu M4 pros:

• Unique look
• 13MP front-facing selfie camera
• FDD-LTE and TD-LTE compatible
• Extensive suite of photo editing and camera apps
• Fast performance for image processing and gaming
• FM Radio

Meitu M4 cons:

• MeiOS stuck on Android 4.4 Kitkat
• Cameras snap too slowly, no 2K video
• Too long and a bit too thick
• Little storage leftover with no expandable SD slot

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The nexpaq modular smartphone case will help you turn your phone into a Project Ara device

The idea of a modular smartphone has been around for years, and we’re finally getting to see these ideas come to fruition thanks to Google’s Project Ara. But when those smartphones come to select markets later this year, they may be tough to get your hands on, at least at the start. So if you want to experience what it would be like to own a Project Ara device before its official launch, you might want to head over to Kickstarter to back the nexpaq modular phone case.

Available originally for the Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 Edge and Apple iPhone 6, the nexpaq is a modular case for your smartphone that allows you to add and remove physical modules directly from the back of the case without powering down. The team behind this case has created 12 modules so far, including an extra battery, amplified speaker, LED flashlight, SD card reader, temperature and humidity gauges, hotkeys, USB flash drive, an air quality gauge, a breathalyzer, laser, backup 64GB SD card and a module to simply fill empty slots. Each nexpaq case also features 1000mAh of additional battery capacity, which powers all of the modules.



The cases are fully compatible with both Android offerings and the iPhone 6 case, so you can swap modules between the two if you’d like. While these cases may seem a bit too bulky for some, the added functionality is certainly going to make up for the added size.

Want to get your hands on your very own nexpaq? If you take advantage of the early bird deal, each case with four modules will run you $89. After that, the cases jump up to their normal price of $109. The Kickstarter campaign is going on until May 30th, and the company has already raised $15,000 of its $50,000 goal. Head to the source link below if you’d like some more information.

Android 5.1 for S6 and S6 Edge to reportedly bring Guest Mode

The Android 5.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will also bring along a new Guest Mode feature, according to a Sammobile report.

Guest Mode enables you to set up separate profiles for guests, allowing you to share your device without worrying about your personal stuff, including installed apps, being seen by others. The feature was first introduced for tablets with the Jelly Bean update but arrived on phones with Android Lollipop.

It isn't yet clear when the update will roll out to the devices. Meanwhile, a Samsung Galaxy S6 edge for T-Mobile has been caught getting Android 5.1.1.

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Go outdoors and experience the freedom of rock climbing, as captured using the stable, steady, and flexible enough to go anywhere DJI Ronin.

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LENOVO MIIX3-830 Tablet PC

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Original Xiaomi Piston Youth Edition Earphones with Mic

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