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Google Voice to get VOIP support, Hangouts getting encryption
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Just this week Google took the unusual step of rolling out some updates to the oft-forgotten Google Voice app. Voice has been lurking in the proverbial shadows of Google’s portfolio of communication tools, so seeing improvements roll out was unexpected. The bulk of the changes that hit this week were interface updates. New reports indicate […] Come comment on this article: Google Voice to get VOIP support, Hangouts getting encryption Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Twitter makes its experience more seamless with new “Explore” tab
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Twitter in an effort to condense and make things more seamless has created a new “Explore” tab, which will encompass a variety of categories users had to access individually. It’s worth noting that no Twitter feature is going away — it’s just all being condensed so everything can be found in a single tab instead […] Come comment on this article: Twitter makes its experience more seamless with new “Explore” tab Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Nat and Lo reveal 5 Google games you should know about
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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Have you ever wondered why there’s a dinosaur shown on the page when you open the Chrome browser and you aren’t connected to the internet? Or perhaps you want to play an old Google Doodle game from months ago? Well, you can learn the mysteries and locations of these burning questions and more by watching Nat & […] Come comment on this article: Nat and Lo reveal 5 Google games you should know about Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Original NVIDIA SHIELD TV receives its Nougat update
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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NVIDIA is rolling out an update for its older SHIELD TV, bringing it up to par with the experience on the newer version. The update brings the device up to Android 7.0 Nougat, which is a plus, but it also adds some goodies from NVIDIA’s own experience upgrade. Many of the newer features are centered around […] Come comment on this article: Original NVIDIA SHIELD TV receives its Nougat update Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Check out some pictures of the Galaxy S8
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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It’s that time of the year when we’re all eagerly waiting for some new details (or an announcement) to come from Samsung about that year’s Galaxy S flagship, but this year we got a pretty exciting surprise that dropped a couple months ahead of launch. We’ve already seen leaks about specs and details, but now […] Come comment on this article: Check out some pictures of the Galaxy S8 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Managing Facebook privacy settings is now easier than ever
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Facebook lets you customize plenty of privacy-related aspects of your Facebook experience, but not everything is crystal clear, and you might ignore some important settings while digging through the various menus at your disposal. Apparently, Facebook is also aware that managing privacy settings isn’t a comfortable experience for all users, so the company came up with a better way to do it. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Via BRG - Boy Genius …
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Kraft Heinz is giving its 42,000 employees a day off instead of buying a Super Bowl ad
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Kraft Heinz — the company made up of both the Kraft and Heinz food brands — could certainly afford to buy a pricey ad for this year's Super Bowl, but they're not going to buy one. Instead, the company is going to spend that money in a slightly different way and give its entire US workforce the following Monday off. It's one of those rare examples of a genuinely cool publicity stunt, but Kraft Heinz has another trick up its sleeve, and it involves you. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out Google Pixel 2: Detailed r…
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Fight flu season with the Withings Thermo
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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There are so many connected devices out there that companies call "smart," but guess what: it takes more than just Wi-Fi connectivity to truly make something smart. A perfect example of an actual smart device is the Withings Thermo Smart Thermometer, a thermometer unlike anything you've ever seen. 16 infrared sensors take more than 4,000 measurements without even touching your skin, making it one of the most accurate and hygienic widely available thermometers on the planet. It also syncs with a free app on your iPhone or Android that helps you track and manage symptoms. Some more highlights from the product page: HotSpot Sensor Technology: 16 infrared sensors take …
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The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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The iPhone 7 was well received by critics and, by most accounts, smartphone buyers in general, but it might not have been good enough to convince customers to opt for Apple's newest smartphone. At least that's the thinking of some Wall Street analysts who believe that the iPhone 6 and 6s may have dragged the average selling price of Apple smartphones down during the holiday quarter in 2016, and could hurt Apple's overall results for the quarter. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model The real reason why Trump using an o…
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The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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President Donald Trump is still using his old Android phone, a new report revealed, even if he’s not supposed to do it. The device is believed to an unsecured handset that poses a severe security risk. Trump did receive a brand new handset before taking office, and a new phone number. But the fact that he still uses his old Android handset is troublesome. A security expert highlighted the real reason why Trump’s Android phone is a massive risk for the president. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model Netflix for Android…
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Here are all the cities where Google Maps will help you find a parking spot
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Earlier this month, Google began rolling out a new feature for its Maps service that shows how difficult it's going to be to find parking at your intended destination. If you're going into the city to see a movie, you can now check Google Maps for a small icon that tells you how much trouble you're likely to have finding a spot. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Brand new Best Buy MacBook deal saves you $300 when you buy AppleCare
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Best Buy has a great deal for anyone shopping for new MacBooks from Apple, as long as you don’t want to purchase any of Apple’s new MacBook Pro models. In fact, those MacBook fans out there who are due for an upgrade but don’t want to deal with dongle hell might actually appreciate Best Buy’s new offer. Continue reading... Trending right now: Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to whip annoying Windows Updates into submission
by Guest Mike Wehner- 0 replies
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Microsoft really really wants you to have the most up-to-date version of Windows available. There are some great reasons for this, including timely security updates and patches that prevent bad actors from exploiting known holes, but it always seems like that little "Restart to Apply Updates" reminder pops up at the absolute least opportune time. Thankfully, there's a few things you can do to get Windows 10 to play nice with its updates and minimize its impact on your daily routine. Continue reading... Trending right now: Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Ne…
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Alphabet earnings show that it’s (very slowly) becoming more than just search
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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Alphabet released its earnings report for the recent December quarter and the results were largely impressive. While the company just barely missed Wall St. estimates with respect to earnings per share, its year-on-year revenue checked in at $26.06 billion, representing a respectable 22% increase compared to the same quarter a year ago. Continue reading... Trending right now: Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The YI Dome is a $49 home surveillance camera that does things most cameras can’t
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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The Nest Cam is a nifty little $180 home security camera that can stream HD video from your house or apartment to any iPhone or Android phone. Sweet. The YI Dome Camera is also a nifty little home security camera that can stream HD video from your house or apartment to any iPhone or Android phone... but that's only the beginning. You can also use the free app on your phone to make this cool little cam pan, tilt and zoom, giving you the ability to scan an entire room from one position. Oh, and did we mention it's only $49? Here are some key details from the product page: 720p High-definition, 112° wide-angle advanced glass lens combined with 345° horizontal & 11…
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Best alarm clock apps
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Let’s face it: all of us have had a hard time getting up in the morning at some point. And even if not that, it can be nerve-wracking the night before you have an important early appointment that you need to be at, wondering if you’ll be able to wake up, and maybe even having […] Come comment on this article: Best alarm clock apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Xaiomi bows out of appearance at MWC 2017
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Each year’s Mobile World Congress event is a major trade show on the international scene akin to what CES is for the U.S. market. For MWC 2017 coming up in Barcelona, one of the world’s major smartphone and electronics giants – Xiaomi – will not be making an appearance. This latest revelation is another hit […] Come comment on this article: Xaiomi bows out of appearance at MWC 2017 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Huawei P8 Lite 2017 specifications
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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Last year’s P8 Lite proved popular with budget conscious buyers, so much so, that Huawei has launched the P8 Lite 2017 which brings a larger display with higher resolution, improved rear and front cameras, as well as a polished glass exterior and a bigger battery. Running Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0, the P8 Lite […] Come comment on this article: Huawei P8 Lite 2017 specifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Huawei’s P8 Lite 2017 launches in the UK on February 1st
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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With last year’s P8 Lite proving to be a success, Huawei has launched the P8 Lite 2017 that brings some welcome upgrades with it such as a bigger, higher resolution display, a higher capacity battery, more RAM and better cameras. The P8 Lite 2017 will also launch running Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0 out […] Come comment on this article: Huawei’s P8 Lite 2017 launches in the UK on February 1st Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid
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Apple releases iOS 10.3 public beta 1
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Apple released a fresh new iOS beta on Tuesday, but iOS 10.3 beta 1 was initially made available only to developers. Why? While it is true that Apple typically releases developer betas and public betas at the same time, the company always waits a while between a developer release and a public beta release with the first beta for each new iOS version. Since public betas are installed on iPhones and iPads owned by end users while developer betas are theoretically only installed on test devices, Apple just likes to ensure that there aren't any major bugs before new software is pushed out to the public. Well, it's been a day and iOS 10.3 public beta 1 is now available to d…
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The official POTUS Twitter account is only secured with Gmail
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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The easiest way to gain control of a Twitter account isn't to go password-guessing -- it's to hack the email address associated with the account, which controls password resets. So hypothetically speaking, if you were the leader of the free world and the owner of @POTUS, one of the few Twitter accounts that could conceivably trigger nuclear war, you'd probably want better security than one Gmail. According to a screenshot from hacker and Twitter user @WauchulaGhost, @POTUS is tied to a personal Gmail account, seemingly that of Dan Scavino, Trump's social media adviser. That Gmail account may or may not have two-factor authentication enabled, but either way, it's a juic…
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Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Google's Pixel smartphone was one of the biggest Android releases of the year in 2016. In fact, the phone has proven to be so popular that many consumers are having a hard time getting their hands on one. With that in mind, it might not surprise you to learn that the company is already hard at work on a follow-up. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever New report offers first leaked details on Google’s Pixel 2 phone Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Another day, another batch of hot paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. There are still a few freebies in Wednesday's post, but today we've got 10 fresh options for you to browse through. You'll find them all below, and remember, these sales could end at any time. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever New report offers first leaked details on Google’s Pixel 2 phone Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to make your TV look like this
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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Whether you have a 30-inch TV or an 80-inch TV, your viewing experience is confined to the area within the bezels surrounding your display. At least, that's the case out of the box. LED TV backlight kits, also known as bias lighting kits, are all the rage right now. Why? Because they're awesome. These simple LED strips plug into an open USB port and stick to the back of your TV, taking just a few seconds to install. Then, they turn on automatically when your TV powers up and cast a gorgeous glow with adjustable brightness onto the wall behind your TV. If you don't already have LED backlight kits on all your TVs, now is the perfect opportunity to fix that. The LANMU TV …
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Early Pixel 2 rumors hint at improvements
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Depending on the model, Google’s Pixel phones are some of the toughest devices for buyers to get their hands on at the moment. Even with that high demand and long waits, work is certainly underway on the next version which should be launched later this year. Sources are indicating Google is indeed working on both […] Come comment on this article: Early Pixel 2 rumors hint at improvements Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid