The Galaxy S5. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
Verizon’s just started rolling out an over-the-air (OTA) update which transports a handful of new features and stability improvements, in addition to the much-anticipated Android 4.4.4 software build, to its carrier-branded variant of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5.
Everyone enjoys singing in the shower, but it’s even better when you have a backing track. With the water-resistant AquaCube speaker, you can take your favorite tunes in with you and enjoy them while you wash. It’s usually priced at $50, but thanks to Cult of Android Deals, it’s just $23.99 for a limited time with free shipping.
Samsung has already issued invites for a press event ahead of IFA 2014 next month, where the South Korean company will almost certain unveil the Galaxy Note 4. But we’re expecting a number of other devices, too — one of which could be the first SIM slot-equipped Gear Solo smartwatch, sources claim.
Today, Motorola is holding a ‘mega sale’ on a small selection of its Android-compatible accessories for residents in the United States on its web store — so if you’re in the market for either a new headset, smart controller, flip stand, HDMI cable or universal power pack, then listen up as you can save up to a whopping 93% off the standard retail price on two of those items!
Look at all those IR emitters (we think those are IR emitters). Photo: Eli Milchman/Cult of Android
In the race to bestow absolute control over your home entertainment paraphernalia, the Blumoo device is a sort of a jack-of-all-trades standout.
Similar to the now-discontinued Griffin Beacon, Blumoo lets you control all your devices that normally work with a remote control — TV, DVR, Bluetooth player, stereo, etc — from an Android phone or iPhone. But it also does double-duty as a Bluetooth streaming device, giving you the ability to stream music to pretty much any set of speakers it’s physically connected to.
We had a little hands-on time with the Blumoo, and came away impressed with the device — but frustrated by the software. Also, unfortunately the Blumoo Android app is a few weeks away from availability, so we played around with its iOS sibling instead; we’re not expecting any major difference when the Android app eventually arrives. Here’s what we liked, and didn’t.
