Milk Music Is Now Ready And Waiting For The Galaxy S5

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Among the myriad of music apps and services out there that are available to users, one of the more recent apps that has entered the space is the Milk Music app by Samsung. The app isn’t a Samsung invention from the ground up, as Samsung themselves don’t own and operate a music streaming service. The app is actually powered by Slacker Radio, which is a good thing for those who might already use that app or are familiar with how that app works. The Milk Music app provides ad-free listening of tons of music to any and all who can use it, and as of today that will now include those users who will be hopping over to the Galaxy S5 when it launches on the 11th of this month. Seeing as how it’s already April 7th, that’s just a few days away and Milk Music could see a plenty of new users in the weeks to follow.

Having personally used Slacker Radio myself in the past, there’s nothing wrong with the app and if Milk Music works even half as good, it should be a decent offering. The only downside that seems to be present is that is US supported only at the moment, and it doesn’t seem to have as much to offer users in the way of features when compared to something like Spotify or other competing apps and services. Milk Music is free though which might just win over a handful of users, since most people probably won’t be complaining about a Free music service that has absolutely no ads.

Among the new device support,(Galaxy S5) you can now share what you’re listening to with your favorite social networks like Facebook and Twitter(although we know G+ is everyone’s real favorite right?), and services like chat and others. There are also some bug fixes in this newest update so you if you have previously used the app or are currently still using it, you may end up noticing things running smoother. Picking up a Galaxy S5 on launch day? Now you’ll be able to put on some music and turn up the volume mere minutes after you power on your new device. All you’ll have to do is install the app and sign in, and you’ll be ready to go.

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CM4 Announces their Q Card case for the Samsung Galaxy S5 – Available Now!

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 is going on sale this week, April 11th to be exact. And we’re seeing more and more cases becoming available for the Galaxy S5. We’ve already seen a number of them from Incipio, Spigen, Seidio and a few other manufacturers. Now we’re looking at CM4 who has their Q Card case available for the Galaxy S5. They’ve also made this case available for the Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, iPhone 5S, and a few other smartphones. The CM4 Q Card case, is just like any other standard case, but it has a pocket on the back which can hold up to three cards and some cash. So most other cases that hold cards, are actually a flip case with the pockets up against the screen when the case is closed, the Q Card case has the pocket on the back. So it’s out of the way, but your hand is also always on it if your phone isn’t in your pocket. Which is nice to have.

The CM4 Q Card case is also pretty slim, and it’s comfortable to hold in hand. CM4 also says they have a built-in audio-amplifier, so you won’t have to worry about the audio being covered up while using this case. Which is always nice to have. It is available in Black Onyx, Midnight Blue, and Pacific Green for $40. Which isn’t bad for a case like this one. There are plenty of others out there too available on Amazon. It also has a lay-flat screen guard on there so it will protect your screen from laying it down on the table or desk when your at work. Which is great as well as the flash guard on the back.

The Galaxy S5 will be available Friday from all of the carriers, that’s T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. How many of you are picking yours up, or have already pre-ordered it?

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Livestream Launches Google Glass App So You Can Share Your Experiences With The World

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Even though Google Glass has had its share of hiccups and bad press, it’s pretty easy to forget about all of it once you put on a pair and experience some of the cool things that it can do. Snapping photos from First Person view is definitely cool, but shooting video as seen by your eyes always ends up being the one to talk about. Today owners of glass have another way of tapping into their inner expressiveness, as they can now broadcast video that is being shot in real time via Livestream. Now wearers of glass will have another way to broadcast live video to others, with hangouts being the other option.

The new Livestream app actually went live a couple of days ago, and not only can users broadcast live video feeds to the Livestream platform, but they can also view messages that are sent to them via the board. Livestream also has an app available for android, which will allow others to follow your account and view any Google Glass livestreaming that you do. The app also lets users receive push notifications so that users can be alerted when you go live and broadcast new videos, making sure they never miss a beat and can experience things in first person like they’re actually there.

If you want to get started using Livestream with Google Glass, all you have to do is begin by downloading and installing the software for PC or Mac, than continue by pairing with Glass and selecting an event to broadcast. After that a simple hotword command of OK Glass Livestream, followed by a tap on the side of your device will get you going and the video will be live and broadcasting to users. It’s pretty cool to have even more ways to share your first hand experiences with other people as they happen, and we hope this won’t be the last app to join this particular function. There’s nothing quite like seeing something amazing as it’s happening. If you or someone you know uses Glass, check out Livestream and start sharing your experiences with the world.

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Twitter buys a Lockscreen Replacement App, Cover

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This morning, Twitter announced that they have acquired the popular lock screen replacement app, Cover. So far there’s been no word on the details of the deal, but it appears that Twitter is going to allow Cover to operate as is, at least for now. Which is generally normal these days with newer apps that get picked up by larger companies, like Waze, and others. According to Cover’s blog post:

“Twitter, like Cover, believes in the incredible potential of Android. They share our vision that smartphones can be a lot smarter — more useful and more contextual — and together we’re going to make that happen. We’ll be building upon a lot of what makes Cover great, and we’re thrilled to create something even better at Twitter.”

They also stated that Cover would remain on the Play Store, but it sounds like we won’t be seeing any updates for the app anytime soon, as the team is focusing their attention on Twitter, aka their new boss. So it’s looking like this is the end of Cover, but you can still use the app, at least for now. I’m sure that’ll change soon when the app is no longer usable, as we likely won’t see any more updates, except maybe security fixes. Cover launched late last year as a beta – in fact its still in beta. It’s a smart lock screen replacement that knows exactly what apps you want to use based on the time of day and where you are, and will show them on the lock screen. We’ve talked about it a few times on the Android Headlines Show.

This is definitely an interesting acquisition for Twitter, and one that none of us really saw coming. Feel free to head to the comments below and let us know what you think is the reasoning behind Twitter picking up Cover. Maybe they’ll have them work not their Android app? Would be a good idea, at least in my opinion.

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Samsung Chromebook 2 Pre-Orders Open Up in the US

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The Chromebook 2 from Samsung is due to start shipping sometime this month. When Samsung announced the pair of Chromebooks last month they stated they’d be available in April – really wish these companies would give us a specific date. It appears that Pre-Orders are now open for the Chromebook 2, at least in the US. The 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 is going on sale for $319, with the 13.3-inch version for $399.99. Now the really only difference between these two are the displays. The 11.6-inch version obviously has an 11.6-inch display, but it is a 1366×768 resolution display, while the 13.3-inch version has a 1920×1080 resolution display, which will probably be drool worthy. Otherwise the specs are identical with the Exynos 5 Octa inside running the show, 16GB SSD for storage, 4GB of RAM (there is also a 2GB version, but I’d highly suggest the 4GB version), along with a 720p capable webcam, USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet, etc., all the typical stuff we expect from a Chromebook.

What’s interesting here, and somewhat new information, is that the 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 does come in both black and white with the faux leather, but the 13.3-inch version does only come in titan gray, no second option. And it doesn’t appear to be in faux leather backing either, just the usual plastic material. Likely similar to what we had in the original ARM Chromebook from Samsung. The Samsung Chromebook 2 does come pre-loaded with a few apps, but since it is Chrome OS, you should be able to easily disable those apps and even uninstall, so it shouldn’t be an issue. However, Samsung is offering a free “exclusive bonus case” with orders placed between now and April 27th. So we’re expecting that the Chromebook 2 will be shipping around that date, as this sounds like a pre-order special.

How many of our readers are looking to pick up the new Samsung Chromebook 2? Let us know in the comments below.

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Samsung’s SM-T800 Tablet Specs Leak Out – Complete with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED Display

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Samsung hasn’t actually used an AMOLED display on a tablet since the original Galaxy Tab 7-inch. The reason being is because it’s just too expensive for them to manufacture them and sell them at the price that the public wants to pay. But they’ve been working on a new AMOLED tablet for quite some time. Or at least we’ve been hearing rumors about an AMOLED tablet for quite some time. Now the folks over at SamMobile have gotten an exclusive on the specs of this new tablet, and they seem to be about what we were expecting, and right in line with the Galaxy TabPRO tablets.

We’re looking at a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED 2560×1600 resolution display, powered by a quad-core Snapdragon processor (it’s not stated, but they suspect the Snapdragon 801), 2GB of RAM, Android 4.4.2 KitKat, 8MP and 2MP cameras, 7900mAh battery and 16GB/32GB/64GB variants. Obviously we’ll have a microSD card slot as well. Keep in mind that these are the specs for the WiFi version, not an LTE version – although I’m sure there is one in the works. So it’s actually a bit surprising to see Sammy using a Qualcomm processor in the WiFi version which we typically see an Exynos chip. Typically, the WiFi tablets and non-LTE smartphones from Samsung have their own SoC, the Exynos 5 or 6 nowadays, with the LTE version getting the latest and greatest Snapdragon chipset. Maybe, Samsung has heard enough hate about the Exynos chips and have decided to go full blown Snapdragon from now on? Nah. They wouldn’t do that.

Right now these are just rumored specs, and given Sammobile’s reputation they could be the real deal and they could be fake. We have no idea right now. But we should find out soon whether they are the real specs or not. I’d expect this AMOLED tablet, the SM-T800 to come out sometime this summer. Right in the middle of the TabPRO and NotePRO tablets and the new Note 10.1 this fall.

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