iOS 9 jailbreak tool now available

Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 9, has been jailbroken. The hack comes from the same Chinese team Pangu that has been developing jailbreaking tools for quite some time now, and it works on devices running iOS 9 through 9.0.2. If you're planning to jailbreak your iOS 9 device, then you'll have to use a Microsoft Windows machine to do so as the tool currently involves a Windows-only installer. However, as has been the case previously, a similar installer for Mac will eventually be available we assume. Another thing worth mentioning is that the tool allows you to perform an "untethered" jailbreak, which means that you do not have to plug your device into your PC. Source |...

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Google Translate update brings instant visual translation between English/German and Arabic

The Google Translate app has been updated with a couple of new and useful features, including instant visual translation between English (or German) and Arabic, and support for Split View on iPad. The updated app now lets you instantly translate printed text between the aforementioned languages. You can use this feature by simply opening the app, clicking on the camera, and pointing it at the printed text you need to translate. You'll see that the translation will happen in real-time. The update also brings along split view support on compatible iPads, allowing you to use the Google Translate app side-by-side with another app. "So if you're sending an email or text and need to translate, you can see both apps at the same time. And it even works with text from online books or websites," Google said in a blog post. The update has begun rolling out for both iOS and...

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LG G4 will begin getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow next week

LG will begin updating the G4 smartphone to Android 6.0 Marshmallow next week. The Korean manufacturer announced the rollout of the latest Android build to its flagship handset in an official press release. Just like the LG G3 a year ago, the G4 will first receive the new firmware in Poland. More markets in Europe, Asia, and the Americas will follow soon thereafter. The tech giant has worked closely with Google to make the update a reality. The update should hardly catch anyone by surprise, as the G4 packs the same chipset as the recently launched Nexus 5X by LG. Source...

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New Droid phones are coming October 27

The new line of Droid smartphones will be announced on October 27. Motorola and Verizon have sent out press invites for a joint event, which is scheduled for that date in New York City. As you can see in the image above, the invite carries a tagline of "everything you expect from a phone will change," and the word 'DROIDs' suggests that more than one Droid-branded device will be unveiled. Going by recent rumors, the carrier could unveil the Droid Turbo 2 (which also has an international variant dubbed the Moto X Force) and/or the Droid Maxx 2 (which is Moto X Play for the rest of the...

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OnePlus: Trade in your Samsung flagship and we'll give you a brand new OnePlus 2

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, or Note5, OnePlus is offering you a deal: you can trade-in your device and the Chinese company will give you a brand new OnePlus 2 smartphone. OnePlus says all Samsung flagships that it'll get through this contest - dubbed TakeTheEdgeOff - will be donated to Hope Phones, a non-profit organization that brings medical technology to those in need. To enter the contest, all you have to do is to use #TakeTheEdgeOff on social media and fill out a form (click Source below). If you get selected, ship your phone to OnePlus, and they'll send you a brand new OnePlus 2. Keep in mind that a maximum of 50 winners will be selected, and the contest closes on October...

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Sony RX1R II full-frame compact camera debuts with a whopping 42MP sensor

Sony took the wraps off the RX1R II - the latest installment in its lineup of full-frame compact cameras. The newcomer features the same BSI-CMOS sensor as the Sony a7R II with a whopping 42.4 megapixels. The new sensor comes with an autofocus system with a whopping 399 phase-detect points. Close focusing mode is also available via a dedicated macro switch ring. Optically, the RX1R II packs a 35mm f/2.0 Zeiss Sonnar T* lens. A retractable XGA OLED viewfinder with 2.4 million dots is also on board. The main display of the camera is a 3" tilting LCD unit with 1.2 million dots. Oddly, the video capture capabilities of the Sony RX1R II top out at 1080p footage at 60fps - 4K video is oddly missing here. Connectivity options of the camera include Wi-Fi and NFC. Unsurprisingly, having one of the best full-frame sensor in a such a compact form factor won't come cheap. Sony will ask $3,299 for the RX1R II when it begins shipping it next month....

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