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Watch the Galaxy Note 4 get crushed by Samsung’s 220lb robotic butt [VIDEO]
Always keeping an eye out for any opportunity to stick it Apple whenever they can, Samsung is now attempting to capitalize on the #bendgate fiasco with a new video highlighting their upcoming phablet’s durable construction.
In a rare behind (get it?) the scenes glimpse of their quality control department, Samsung shows us the strenuous tests their Samsung Galaxy Note 4 must undergo to ensure durability — by sitting on the phone repeatedly with a 220 pound robotic butt. Mom-jeans and all.
Samsung just wants the world to know that no matter where you stick the Galaxy Note 4, the phone wont be in much danger. Not like a certain other new phablet on the market. The Korean manufacturer attributes this to the Galaxy Note 4′s magnesium bracket and tough aluminum frame, a frame that’s no stranger to controversy itself.
Some users were in uproar after discovering a gap between the glass and new aluminum frame that surrounds the phone. Despite attempts at making “#gapgate” a thing, Samsung assured users the empty space was normal, even going as far as calling it a feature. Yes, they went there.
You can check out Samsung Tomorrow’s new video below, and be sure to let us know what you think. Did Samsung do a good enough job of driving the point across?
Report: Cyanogen Inc looking for $1 billion valuation after receiving acquisition offer from Google
Despite gaining $22 million in series B funding last year, Cyanogen Inc’s has yet to generate any sizable revenue. Sure they’re partnered up with Oppo and the folks at OnePlus to launch a few devices with their custom Android OS pre-installed, but other than that what have the one time Android modders been up to? Well, we know they were said to be in talks with some of the biggest firms in tech, companies like Microsoft and Yahoo looking to take the startup under their wing.
Now, as we approach the eve of their series C funding, it appears Cyanogen Inc could be seeking a breathtaking valuation, hitting upwards of a $1 billion. We know what you’re thinking: just how the heck did they arrive at that number? According to The Information, potential investors recently learned from Cyanogen’s chief executive that the Seattle-based software company recently met up with Sundar Pichai — the man in charge of Google’s Android division – for acquisition talks, but walked away.
Even with talks of a Google buyout, that number is almost dumbfounding. That’s not to diminish the talented team at Cyanogen or the amazing work they’ve produced throughout the years. Some would argue Android wouldn’t be where it’s at with all the features Cyanogen and their team added to the OS over the years (only to be later replicated in official Android builds).
Once again, we should warn you. Reports out The Information can sometimes be hit or miss, so take it with a grain of salt. This is still very much a rumor. As an Android fan who has followed CyanogenMod since its humble beginnings, I’d have to say it’s inspiring to see men (and women) who once worked from their basements gaining the level of success they have in such a short amount of time.
To help you visualize a billion dollars, here’s what it would look like if stacked onto wood pallets.
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