| Samsung flexible display tech set to hit the market this November Aug 20th 2013, 18:03, by Cory Gunther After having a few setbacks and being delayed back in April we’re now hearing the folks from Samsung are on track to release a product, or two, with their flexible display technology later this year. Devices such as smartphones, or the rumored Galaxy Gear smartwatch could all feature this next-gen technology. 
We’ve been following Samsung’s flexible AMOLED displays ever since it was first demoed at CES a few years back. They renamed the company YOUM, and we’ve been waiting for Samsung to bring it to market for some time. It was on display for demos at CES this year, and hopefully the company will launch their first consumer product soon. According to ETNews the flexible display technology from Samsung will be arriving this year, and be in commercial products starting in November. The report also states LG is hard at work aiming for the same time frame, so Samsung might have some competition later this year. ETNews goes on to mention Samsung being prepared to ship roughly 1.5 million flexible display devices ranging from small, to upwards of 5 and 6-inch displays. 
No, we won’t be seeing a flexible display in the Samsung Galaxy Note III. Once they iron out all the bugs and get yields higher for the process of allowing the screen to flex, yet still be durable, we could see it in flagship devices, but not yet. The Galaxy S5 maybe, but that’s probably still a bit of a stretch. It’s possibly still that Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch could rock their new flexible display, but for now we’re going to have to wait and see. Next year should be extremely exciting on this front. VIA: AndroidBeat |  | Nexus 4 software update JWR66Y detailed by T-Mobile Aug 20th 2013, 17:26, by Robert Nelson It looks like those carrying a Nexus 4 will soon be getting a new software update. This one has been detailed by T-Mobile and looks like it will be arriving as software version JWR66Y. Take note of that trailing Y though because the rest of the software version number looks rather similar to the previous version — JWR66V. 
The JWR66V update was the one that brought Android 4.3. This latest update isn’t quite as exciting however it is one that we suspect Nexus 4 users will be happy to get. The update is security related. In fact, that is just about all that is coming with software version JWR66Y. The T-Mobile changelog notes the improvements as being “security” related and that is all. That aside, the update is available as of today and looks to be rather small in size — just 1.8MB. As we often see coming from T-Mobile, they make sure to point out that you should have an un-rooted device with at least 50 percent battery life before beginning the update process. Bottom line here, this is a small update that likely just brings a few fixes. Of course, we are thankful that T-Mobile posted these details if for no other reason than it will keep users from speculating and wondering about what was included. Those with a Nexus 4 in hand can navigate to Menu -> Settings -> About device -> Software update to get the process started. SOURCE: T-Mobile | | Chromecast availability on Google Play returns, shipping in 2 weeks Aug 20th 2013, 16:54, by Cory Gunther When Google first announced their new Chromecast media streaming device about a month ago, they apparently didn’t expect the device to be in such demand. After selling out almost instantly and being wiped from Best Buy shelves in a matter of hours, the device has been hard to find. However, this afternoon the Play Store stock and availability appears to be stabilizing. 
After the first few days of being available the Chromecast was quickly removed from the Google Play Store, then later that week it returned with 2-3 week shipping delays, which then turned into 3-4 weeks. So basically you could order, but probably wouldn’t get it for an entire month. Then there’s Amazon, who stated orders would be arriving in mid to late October, then retracted that statement and reported that most should ship within a few weeks. Basically, the device has been selling like hot cakes and no one can keep enough in stock. 
Well, this morning the Play Store appears to finally have additional stock, as Google’s changed the shipping date from nearly a month to just a few weeks with all orders shipping by September 3rd. For those eager buyers that don’t want to fork over the extra cash on eBay, we’d recommend quickly hitting the link below and grabbing one right from Google for $35. The Chromecast is only getting started, and many developers are hard at work improving it. Just check out the new AirCast app that was released this weekend. VIA: Play Store | | Verizon inks deal to provide 4G LTE and 3G in NYC subway stations Aug 20th 2013, 16:44, by Robert Nelson Some of the NYC subway stations already have WiFi and/or cellular service available, however as of today that list will expand to include 3G and 4G LTE from Verizon Wireless. The carrier, along with Transit Wireless has announced that service will be coming “over the next several weeks.” Those venturing into the subway with a Verizon device will be able to find coverage in any of the 36 stations that are already online. 
The coverage will include mid-town Manhattan and Chelsea will be coming later this year. While this looks like Big Red and Transit Wireless are both off to a good start together, this is not where they Verizon coverage is going to stop. In addition to the current 36 stations, there are 40 more in the works. Transit Wireless has said that Verizon Wireless will be participating in phase 2 of the project and that is expected to be completed in the early part of 2014. The phase 2 coverage will include Grand Central Station, 34th St. Herald Square and Bryant Park in mid-town Manhattan and stations throughout the Borough of Queens. Otherwise, looking at the subway coverage as a whole and it seems all four major US carriers are now on-board with Transit Wireless. "We have now secured partnerships with all four major wireless carriers to bring the vast majority of New Yorkers, visitors, government agency personnel, transit employees, contractors and first responders the ability to be connected in the stations we've constructed – a real milestone."
Basically, it seems now that the partner relationships are all in place — Transit Wireless just needs to concentrate on the continued rollout. That all being said, those who happen to be in New York can check the mobile-friendly Transit Wireless website to see a list of which stations have wireless service available. SOURCE: Business Wire | |
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