| CyanogenMod Privacy Guard updated and merged with CM10.2 Sep 25th 2013, 14:23, by Robert Nelson Google introduced a feature called ‘AppOps‘ along with Android 4.3 and as such, it looks like CyanogenMod has something similar. In terms of Cyanogen, the feature is called Privacy Guard and while this is not yet available for all users, that appears as if that will soon be changing. In short, Cyanogen has updated Privacy Guard and also announced the new features have been merged into the early CM10.2 builds. 
Anyway, according to details coming from the CyanogenMod posting, they have “merged an update to Privacy Guard for 10.2 code that implements AppOps.” And perhaps a bit more important for those already familiar with Privacy Guard, further details mention how “you will still see the familiar UI from Privacy Guard, just with additional power and customization hidden within.” Some of the functionality includes the ability to single-click any app from the main menu to toggle permissions for items such as Location, Reading Contacts, Reading Call Log, Reading Calendar and SMS/MMS. Switching from a single-click to a long press and users will be able to see all currently used permissions and their on/off status. And from here, a tap of the app name will take you to the App Info screen. 
This Privacy Guard update also brought a new ‘Advanced’ menu item. This one will allow the user to quickly access the native AppOps interface, which is hidden by default. Furthermore, users will also now see a notification when they are using an app that has a denied permission. Otherwise, users can also filter to show and/or hide system apps from the main view, quick scroll the list by alphabet with disabled apps being at the bottom and have a quick reset button that will disable Privacy Guard for all enabled apps. Basically, that last one allows for a one-click return to normal. And finally, Privacy Guard can be enabled by default for all freshly installed apps. Those choosing this option will have the following items blocked; Location, Reading Contacts, Reading Call Log, Reading Calendar and SMS/MMS permissions. |  | Alcatel ONE TOUCH Fierce and Evolve heading to T-Mobile Sep 25th 2013, 13:55, by Robert Nelson T-Mobile has announced the upcoming availability of a pair of Alcatel smartphones. The models include the ONE TOUCH Fierce and the ONE TOUCH Evolve, both of which will be available beginning next month. Both handsets will have a varied rollout through the month of October and both will arrive with relatively low price points. 
Beginning first with the ONE TOUCH Fierce (pictured above) and we find a handset that will be sporting a 4.5-inch qHD display with a quad-core 1.2GHz MediaTek processor. Other specs for the Fierce include an 1800 mAh battery, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and microSD card slot. Shifting over to the ONE TOUCH Evolve (pictured below) and those considering a purchase can expect a handset with a 4-inch WVGA display and 1GHz MediaTek processor along with a 1400 mAh battery, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and a microSD memory card slot. The Fierce will be running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the Evolve will be running Android 4.1. 
T-Mobile will have the ONE TOUCH Fierce priced with a down payment of $19.99 and the Evolve with a down payment of $27.99. In addition to the down payments, there will also be some monthly payments. Specifically, 24 monthly payments. Those will be $6 per month for the Fierce and $3 per month for the Evolve. Both handsets will be available for use with the Simple Choice plans. Lastly, we have the release dates. T-Mobile has said the Fierce and Evolve will be “available nationwide at select national retail stores beginning October 5.” From here the carrier has then said the Fierce will be available through participating T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and online beginning October 23. The Evolve will be available for pre-sale beginning on October 14 with full availability set for October 16. SOURCE: PR Newswire | | Samsung goes gold with the Galaxy S 4 Sep 25th 2013, 13:25, by Robert Nelson Samsung has gone gold. Well, specifically, they have gone gold with the Galaxy S 4. Coming by way of the Samsung Mobile Arabia Twitter account, we are seeing the announcement for the new Galaxy S 4 Gold Edition. The announcement comes along with a bit about how “elegance is a touch of Gold” and about how this handset will bring a “style that’s uniquely yours.” 
That being said, aside from the few images and the few teaser lines that were posted, the details are on the light side. For one, we have yet to see anything suggesting that Samsung would have the Gold Edition Galaxy S 4 available on a global scale. This could be a release that stays in the Middle East. Needless to say, even we cannot help but notice the timing. After all, it wasn’t all that long ago when Apple came forward with the gold iPhone 5s. We will certainly keep an eye out for any additional details. Namely, in terms of the pricing and release dates. That aside, at least those who may have been jealous the iOS users have a gold colored handset available, well, you can now try to score one of these gold colored Galaxy S 4 models. Otherwise, in addition to the gold on the back, it looks like the handset will be sporting either brown or pink on the front side. 
Aside from these new colors, the handset should still be sporting the same hardware. Basically, that is to say you can expect a handset with a 5-inch 1080p display, quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 2600 mAh battery, 2 megapixel front-facing camera and 13 megapixel rear-facing camera. In addition, the Galaxy S 4 is running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and sporting the Samsung TouchWiz user interface on top. SOURCE: Facebook, Twitter | |
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