HTC’s lead designer resigns from post less than a year after predecessor

There seems to be a pattern when it comes to HTC these days. Shortly after the M9 release, HTC’s Vice President of Industrial Design Jonah Becker steps down from his post. Last year after the release of M8, Scott Croyle, the former lead designer, also resigned from the position. Becker and Croyle were part of One & Co., a company HTC purchased in 2008. Becker will be replaced by another former colleague of his in One & Co., Daniel Hundt. Let’s hope he sticks around.

Source: Android Police

Vine videos go HD… finally

Image source: Brittlestar’s Vine

It took a while but Vine is close to leaving eye-searing 480p video behind. The company announced that 720p quality video will finally be showing up on the service on both Android and iOS (not sure if it’s going to hit Windows Phone though). It’s already rolling out slowly and according to Engadget, some have been spotted embedded around the web.

You don’t really have to do anything to your Vines to upload them in 720p but this is currently just available on iPhone users. Android users will have to wait a bit for their Vines to be uploaded in HD, too.

Source: Vine | Via: Engadget

Beatport brings EDM lovers together on mobile

Are you a fan of electronic dance music? Beatport has just introduced a new hub for EDM into Google’s and Apple’s mobile platforms. This coincides with the recent launch of their free streaming service. Beatport’s aim for this app is to make it the top destination of both fans and DJs who need to stock up on tracks. You can stream your favourite songs on there for free. It also features a calendar of EDM events and built-in ticket purchasing capability.

Source: Digital Trends + Android Central | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple iTunes App Store (Free)

Help Frank & Oak decide the location of their next pop-up store

Menswear brand Frank & Oak wants your help. They need you to pitch in and tell them where to open their next pop-up location. Starting today until April 8, you can visit this link to monitor and see how you can help. You can pick any of the following US cities to back: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Austin, and Portland. You can back these stores by purchasing a gift card and pledging an amount of your choice. You’ll be getting a corresponding reward package, depending on your pledge. You will also be asked to create a Frank & Oak account. The first six cities that’ll reach their threshold will get a pop-up shop.