NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets SHIELD Experience 6.2 Update with HDR Support in VUDU, New...

 
 
 
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets SHIELD Experience 6.2 Update with HDR Support in VUDU, New...

 
xda-developers
Nov 24, 2017 10:30 PM • by Kishan Vyas
NVIDIA SHIELD TV Gets SHIELD Experience 6.2 Update with HDR Support in VUDU, New Google Assistant Integrations and More

Last month, NVIDIA started rolling out a new update to the SHIELD TV which brought many useful features like new Google Assistant Actions, IR remote controls, a new version of YouTube TV applications and much more. Now NVIDIA has announced yet another update for the NVIDIA SHIELD TV in the form of SHIELD Experience 6.2. The update is rolling out now and while it's not bringing Android Oreo or any major UI changes, it does, however, bring in a number of exciting features and improvements.

Speaking of the new features, the new update adds support for HDR content played through VUDU. It also brings in Google Assistant integration with Plex, Logitech Circle Camera, Ecobee thermostat and LG SmartThinQ appliances, as well as the ability to cast music from Amazon Music. There is also support added in for 4K UHD content in Google Play Movies & TV application.

For movie buffs, the new update also brings along Disney's Movies Anywhere application, enabling you to access all your favorites movies purchased through services like iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play and VUDU in a single accessible library on your SHIELD TV.

As for gamers, PC versions of Destiny 2 and FIFA 18 are now available for streaming through NVIDIA's GameStream service. Moreover, you can now also play the SHIELD TV exclusive version of the classic third-person shooter Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

Apart from above mentioned changes, SHIELD Experience 6.2 also includes the latest security patches from the month of November (dated November, 5, 2017 in case you're wondering) and fixes many annoying bugs and stability issues that many users have been complaining of.

The SHIELD Experience 6.2 has already started rolling out globally and if you're a proud owner of an NVIDIA SHEILD TV, you can look forward to receiving this new update on your device in the coming days.


Source: NVIDIA




Android Advices
Nov 24, 2017 2:17 PM • by Teja Chedalla
CENTRiC A1 Smartphone Launched with 5.5″ Full HD Display & Quick Charge 3.0 Support

Earlier this year, the Indian smartphone brand CENTRiC had launched four new budget smartphones – CENTRiC L1, CENTRiC P1, CENTRiC P1 Plus and CENTRiC G1. All these devices are priced under Rs. 10,000 and came with 4G VoLTE support. Now, the company is all set to launch a new smartphone called Centric A1. It is priced at Rs. 10,999 and offers unibody metal design. The smartphone will be available in Metallic Earl Grey, White & Peach Gold, Gold & Peach Gold color options.

Unlike many other smartphones in the budget segment, the CENTRiC A1 packs uncompromised specifications. It sports a 5.5-inch In-cell display with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and includes Dragontrail Glass protection on the top. Under the hood, the CENTRiC A1 is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) Octa-core processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. It includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded additionally up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

On the rear of the device is a 13MP camera with PDAF, 5P lens, and dual LED flash. There is an 8MP front-facing camera with LED flash and 90-degree Field-of-View for wider selfies. The device supports dual SIM dual standby using the hybrid SIM slot. It is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable that is rated to give up to 15 hours of talk time and lasts up to 210 hours in standby mode. The CENTRiC A1 also supports Quick Charge 3.0 that can give 4 hours of talk time with just 10 minutes of charging.

The fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear of the device. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, A-GPS, FM Radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and there is no information about the Android 8.0 Oreo update. It also includes a bunch of sensors including Gyroscope, E-Compass, G-Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, and Hall sensor.

The CENTRiC A1 measures 152 x 76 x 7.8 mm and weighs 160 grams. Beneath the display are the three capacitive navigation button for back, home, and multitasking (left to right). Let us know, would you be interested in using a smartphone from a relatively new brand. Share your opinion with us by commenting down below.




 
 

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