#LootCrate Unboxing May 2014: ADVENTURE!

What time is it? Time to unbox a new Loot Crate!

This month’s theme is “ADVENTURE”, so let’s see what adventures we have in store…

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Google Plus App Updated! Feature Walk Through of the New UI!

new google plus app on HTC one m8

We normally wouldn’t make such a big deal out of an app update, but Google has made some pretty significant changes to the Google Plus UI for Android.

Utilizing a sleeker and bolder interface, the whole experience feels a little snappier too. We go hands on in the video below to compare it to the older G+ app, and show off all the goodies!

Review: STM Pocket Sleeve for Surface Pro and Widescreen Tablets

STM is becoming one of my favorite bag manufacturers. High quality, affordable prices, sturdy build, and fashionable design.

They’ve sent over a new sleeve for widescreen ten inch tablets which is specifically designed for the Surface and Surface Pro, but anyone not rocking an iPad will probably want to check this out.

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Galaxy S5 Pro Tip: How to enable developer options and speed up system animations!

galaxy s5 developer optionsQuick pro tip for you fine folks rocking the Galaxy S5. Even though it’s one of the most powerful phones on the market, doesn’t mean we can’t tweak it!

Here’s a handy trick to tighten up the animations so transitions will feel a little faster. All we have to do first is turn on the developer options in settings…

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Phablet BATTLE! Nokia Lumia 1520 vs LG G Flex Smartphone Showdown! Fight!

It’s a battle of the biggest screens we can find on our premier phones! Both Nokia and LG deliver a 6″ display, but both take extremely different views on what that experience should be like. Aside from the screen size, let’s take a look at two very different approaches to the phablet.

Related:
Lumia 1520 Long Term Review
G Flex Long Term Review
Shop the LG G Flex on Amazon
Shop the Lumia 1520 on Amazon

HTC Dot View Flip Case Review for the One M8

htc one m8 dot view flip cover case reviewHTC delivers a unique experience with the design of the HTC One M8, so you would expect they would also deliver a novel experience with the case they’ve designed for the M8. Let’s take a look at the official HTC flip cover!

Shop the Dot View Case for M8 on Amazon.

Review: Slickwraps Real Cork Skin for the HTC One M8

I love natural fiber cases and covers for our phones. There’s something really cool about the feel of it in the hand, and I think they age better than metal or plastic.

Slickwraps now offers a cover made out of cork! Let’s go hands on!

Related:
Slickwraps Glow in the Dark skin for Pebble Smartwatches.
Slickwraps Carbon skin for the HTC One M7
More info on Slickwraps.
Shop Slickwraps on Amazon.

 

 

4K Video Test: Samples from the Samsung Galaxy S5 on AT&T!

Time to run the Galaxy S5 through the most comprehensive real world camera test available online!

We’ve already seen how improved the GS5 camera is when shooting 1080p, but how does the camera handle 4K? Watch on!

4K Video Test: The LG G Flex.
Shop for the Galaxy S5 on Amazon.

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