Ever since leaked photos confirmed the “All New HTC One” will have two rear-facing cameras, we’ve been wondering how exactly they’ll be put to use, and what kind of benefits they might bring to our photos.
According to a magazine promotion from Australian carrier Telstra, the “Duo Camera” will help you capture professional photos with more depth, alter focus after the image has been shot, and add 3D effects.
It’s going to be a good morning for readers in the U.K. who have a Galaxy S4 or Galaxy Note 3, because Samsung has finally starting rolling out its much-anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat upgrade. This is the same update that arrived in Germany and other parts of Europe weeks ago, and it brings a number of tasty TouchWiz improvements.
I don’t know about you, but I think I might be tired of seeing the “All New HTC One” when it gets its official unveiling later this month. The new device has again been leaked in a “quick review” video uploaded to YouTube, which showcases some of the handset’s design changes and its KitKat software.
Alongside the two-minute clip, the handset has appeared in yet another high-quality image gallery.
HTC has developed its own alternative to accessories like the Samsung S View cover and LG QuickWindow folio for the upcoming “All New HTC One.” The Taiwanese company’s new case sports dozens of tiny holes in its front cover that offer a peek at the time, the weather, and other handy information.
And the HTC leaks certainly don’t stop there today. A reliable source also promises that the new HTC One will also be available as a Google Play Edition device.
Three new security phones have come into the spotlight recently: The Geeksphone Blackphone, the Boeing Black, and FreedomPop’s Privacy phone.
These phones take similar routes to security, from what we know so far. They’re loaded with encryption, security apps and other features.
But there are two feature on at least one of these phones that should be a standard part of Android.
The $629 Geeksphone Blackphone, made in partnership with Silent Circle, uses a forked version of Android called the PrivatOS. First, the system confronts you with choices when you install an app, enabling you to choose exactly what personal information is available to each app — individual permissions on each source of data that each app requests. And second, after apps have been installed, a “Security Center” lets users enable or disable specific permissions for each app.
Why aren’t these two features built into standard Android?
