| CyanogenMod nightlies reach Samsung Galaxy S III, Nature UX critics unite Jun 18th 2012, 14:11  Let's say you're a fan of the quad-core processor and giant screen of the international Galaxy S III, but Samsung's Nature UX just leaves you feeling cold. Thankfully, the first CyanogenMod 9 nightly builds have arrived to warm you up. They both bring the OS closer to the official Android Open Source Project version while adding the extras that we've seen before, such as theme support, an audio equalizer and gesture shortcuts on the lock screen. Nightlies are well away from becoming polished releases, so don't be surprised if your Galaxy S III goes awry -- the team is already advising starting from a completely blank slate. But if that desire to get more control over the OS is still strong enough to throw at least a slight amount of caution to the wind, the source will provide all the downloads and details needed to give Samsung's interface the boot. CyanogenMod nightlies reach Samsung Galaxy S III, Nature UX critics unite originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink  Pocketnow |  XDA-Developers | Email this | Comments | | Sharp teams up with design company for new Feel UX Android skin (video) Jun 18th 2012, 13:39  While the western hemisphere hasn't (perhaps fortunately) got to experience Sharp's existing Android UI, it's announced that it'll be teaming up with design firm, frog, to craft Feel UX, a new "highly personalized", "visually stunning" smartphone experience. It will land on Sharp's next wave of AQUOS smartphones this summer, and will presumably tie-in to Japan-centric features like 1seg TV and IR receivers. We're told that highlights will include photo browsing and widget functionality without unlocking devices and "real-time weather display motion experience and animation." If you're getting a strong 'Sense' of déjà vu, you're not alone, but we're still intrigued by frog's efforts to "streamline" the home screen and tinker with app management -- some of those lockscreen shortcuts are looking mighty convenient. Sharp's Global Product Development Center's Itsuki Kouchi reckons it'll help them create "distinctive" devices, so take a look at the UI in action after the break and make that call for yourself. However, given a choice, we may still plump for Sharp's fan-baiting Evangelion skin. Continue reading Sharp teams up with design company for new Feel UX Android skin (video) Sharp teams up with design company for new Feel UX Android skin (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Nissan says Leaf charger will start powering homes in July, details new battery (video) Jun 18th 2012, 12:54  We kicked the tires on Nissan's Leaf-based EV Power Station in Tokyo a while back, and now the company has announced that Japanese customers will start receiving the home power backups in July. On top of trundling you around town, the EV's battery will supply 6kWh of juice to your house, keeping it powered for up to two days. It also features an advanced charger, which can juice the Leaf to 80% capacity in only four hours, compared to the eight usually required to get to that level. It'll be sold through Nissan dealers and will run 480,000 yen ($6,000), or less with government subsidies -- in addition to the $35K you'd need for the car itself, of course. Roll on past the break for the video details. Continue reading Nissan says Leaf charger will start powering homes in July, details new battery (video) Nissan says Leaf charger will start powering homes in July, details new battery (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | DigiInfo TV | Email this | Comments | | Onkyo mid-range networking home theatres flaunt 4K image, multi-source PIP Jun 18th 2012, 12:26  We've seen the high and low ends, and now Onkyo has thrown its alphabet soup of networking and A/V tech into its mid-range HT-S6500 5.1 surround ($799) and HT-S7500 7.1 ($899) home theater systems. For starters, the systems will support 4K displays, and use a Marvel Qdeo to automatically upscale HD to the higher resolution. Audio-wise, they'll pump out 80 watts of WRAT sound with 192Khz 24-bit TI DACs and a 32-bit DSP processing chip, and 120 watts of thump through the subs. There's a plethora of connectivity options with up to seven HDMI inputs -- and PIP to see them all at once -- along with direct iDevice connections, optional WiFi adapter and other digital and analog I/O. On top of full DNLA support and most internet radio options, Onkyo will also allow iPhone or Android phones to control either receiver with its remote control app. So if you've been jonesing on TrueHD 5.1 Audio or those new 4K displays, now you'll have two more options to play them through. Continue reading Onkyo mid-range networking home theatres flaunt 4K image, multi-source PIP Onkyo mid-range networking home theatres flaunt 4K image, multi-source PIP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Onkyo | Email this | Comments | |
