Theta Android News: March 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

LG G5 now on sale from AT&T, costs $688

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If you were impressed by the LG G5's launch event have been patiently waiting for the handset to hit store shelves, then it's finally time to whip out that credit card. AT&T has begun selling its LG G5 right on schedule, beginning sale on April 1st, although it will set you back a penny or two.

Up front, AT&T is selling the LG G5 for $688, which is quite a bit more than previous LG flagship smartphones and a good $50 or more on top of what other carriers are selling the handset for. On the plus side, AT&T is throwing in a free spare battery and charging dock with the purchase, as are other retailers in the US.

If you would rather split that cost down into more affordable chunks, AT&T has contract offers starting at just $22.97 per month on one of its Next payment plans. AT&T is also running a few deals on some other LG products. The Watch Urbane 2^nd Edition can be yours for just $99 on-contract when you buy a G5. Alternatively, you can pick up the LG G Pad X 10.1 tablet for just $50 on-contract, or both if you fancy being completely kitted out in LG tech.

If you are still undecided on the LG G5, check out our hands on time spent with the flagship in the videos below.

AT&T is selling the LG G5 in your choice of gray, gold, pink or silver color options. If you're sold, click the source link below to head on over to AT&T's store.

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Huawei's revenues increase by 37 percent in 2015

Huawei has recorded revenue of ¥395 billion ($61.10 billion) in 2015, an increase of 37 percent from last year. Net profit increased 32 percent to ¥36.9 billion ($5.7 billion), with operating margins at 11.6 percent. The revenue increase represents Huawei's strongest growth since 2008, aided by the uptake of 4G in China and the vendor's momentum in the global smartphone segment.

Huawei's consumer devices business recorded a growth of 72.9 percent, with over 100 million shipments in 2015 allowing the manufacturer to edge out local rivals Lenovo and Xiaomi. The vendor's telecommunications unit also saw a healthy 21.4 percent increase.

With the P9 slated to debut later this month, it doesn't look like the vendor is going to let up anytime soon.

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The AT&T LG G5 Is Now Live, $688 Full Price Or $22.97 Monthly On Next

If David's review of the G5 hasn't put you off ordering it, AT&T is now ready to take your money. The LG G5 is live on AT&T right on time for the April 1st release. This version of the phone is a little more spendy than the others, but it comes with a few special offers.

The G5 will run you $688 on AT&T. That's about $50-100 more than some carriers.

The AT&T LG G5 Is Now Live, $688 Full Price Or $22.97 Monthly On Next was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Catch all of the Android April Fools' Day jokes right here

From hilarious to cringe-worthy, we have 'em all here.

Despite the general public displeasure with all things on the Internet come April 1, the big companies in the tech space just can't help themselves. Year after year we get tons of April Fools' Day jokes, gags and pranks. Most are flops and some are worth a chuckle, and no matter how well they go over we're rounding them all up right here.

Google Photos emoji search

You can search for pictures in Google Photos by typing out a name, place or object ... but why not emoji? Well, even though this is a bit of a joke, it actually works in Google Photos. Drop a dog, pumpkin or whatever other emoji you want to search, and you'll get proper photo results in return.

'Drop the mic' in Gmail

Some email threads go on too long, and really need a "drop the mic" moment where you can shut everyone else up. Now with the latest development by Google, you have a specific "Drop the mic" button that'll put in a well-timed animated gif to put a stop to all of that, and swiftly archive the conversation. Just like the emoji search in Google Photos, this one is actually available to use in Gmail on the web.

Inbox by Google gets emoji Smart Replies

Again with the emoji, this time in Inbox's genuinely useful "Smart Reply" feature that intelligently selects phrases for you to reply to emails with. Why not let Inbox choose a few poop emoji for you to respond to that terrible email with?

Google Cardboard Plastic

Sure, virtual reality is cool and all, but Google is already gearing up to tackle the next big breakthrough with Google Cardboard Plastic. By being the first headset for Actual Reality, Google Cardboard Plastic offers the most immersive experience yet. Because after all, as Google puts it: what's realer than real? Probably nothing.

Do you have a favorite Android-related April Fools' Day joke on the Internet this year? Let us know in the comments!

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R.B.I. Baseball Is Back For 2016 Just In Time For Opening Day, But Changes From Last Year Are Minor

Many baseball fans—not to mention non-fans—will remember the R.B.I. Baseball franchise fondly remembered by NES console gamers as the first baseball title to include real MLB players. Major League Baseball has acquired the rights and revived it as a true premium game, in which the $4.99 up-front cost gets you the full experience. Ahead of the coming weekend's Opening Day, the 2016 reboot has hit the Play Store.

While last year's revision was fairly substantial, with realistic MLB stadiums, full team rosters, and a season mode.

R.B.I. Baseball Is Back For 2016 Just In Time For Opening Day, But Changes From Last Year Are Minor was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Snag a free Moto 360 (2014) when you buy a 64GB Moto X Pure Edition or Droid Turbo 2

Motorola is currently throwing in a free Moto 360 (2014) with the purchase of a Moto X Pure Edition or Droid Turbo 2. The one caveat with the sale is that you'll have to pick up the 64GB version of either phone to qualify, which puts your starting price at $499 for the Moto X Pure or $720 for the Droid Turbo 2.

If you're interested in the offer, you can get started by heading to Motorola's store and adding your choice of phone along with a Moto 360 (2014) to your cart. You'll then see a $199.99 discount applied to your order to cover the cost of the Moto 360.

As Motorola notes, this deal is only good through April 1 at 10:59 a.m. CT/11:59 a.m. ET, so you'll want to act fast.

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Thanks for the tip, Isaac!

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