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– via Mashable
Samsung is once again throwing fire at Apple — this time, with a video of itsGalaxy Note 4 surviving a “bend test.”
This is, of course, a direct reference to Apple’s Bendgate — a so-called controversy that stemmed from reports that the iPhone 6 Plus was prone to bending in your pocket. A very popular YouTube video helped stir the pot, too.
The Samsung video is called “Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Endures the Gluteus Maximus” and purports to show the Note 4 surviving “being repeatedly sat on.” Supposedly, it’s a simulation of a 200-pound man sitting on the phone “several hundred times.”
There’s also the “three-point bend test” — the Galaxy Note 4 is propped up on each end, with a metal rod pressing down on the center. It’s enough to “break three pencils at once,” the video says.
These tests don’t really prove anything, other than that Samsung is trying really hard to make the most out of its greatest competitor’s micro-scandal.
Apple was quick to rebuff the Bendgate allegations last week, saying that a bend in the iPhone 6 is an “extremely rare” occurrence.
Ironically, Samsung might be prepping to deal with its own miniature scandal. In Korea, there have been reports of a so-called “Gapgate,” and this time, it’s all about a gap between the phone’s screen and metal casing.
– via Tech Crunch
Running watches can either be dead simple – see Timex’s Ironman line – or complex. Garmin usually errs on the side of complex. Their latest running watch, the 920XT, will be available before the holiday and promises enough bells and training whistles to help you go from couch to (probably not) a 100 miler in a few weeks.
The new Forerunner looks similar to the previous models – large screen, big body, comfortable strap – but is waterproof and allows you to track bicycle rides and pool laps. It also connects to your cellphone allowing you to pick up reminders, text messages, and notifications right on your watch. It also includes WiFi so you can upload stats directly without a cable.
The watch costs $449 without a heart rate monitor and $499 with.
Some features include:
I’ve been running with Garmin for years – the Fenix 2 is my current favorite – and it’s been fascinating to see the evolution of these pieces from the hotel-soap-sized 305 to is bright and beastly watch. We’ll have a hands-on test over the next few weeks but until then you can check it out here.
Apple will add gold to the iPad’s monochromatic palette, according to Bloomberg.
“People familiar with the plans” reportedly stated that the color option will be revealed this month along with new versions of Apple’s tablets. Bloomberg writes that the decision could be attributed to a desire to boost sales of the iPad, which have been in slow decline since its introduction. With the help of this aesthetic update and next year’s rumored introduction of iPads with a 12.9-inch screen, Apple may be able to appeal to a wider range of customers, including the business-oriented demographic.
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