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This guide will teach you how to create stronger passwords
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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The Heartbleed software bug caught the web by storm, affecting a huge number of websites and online services that are now hurrying to patch the security bug. Internet users have little they can do right now, aside from checking whether the websites they access on a regular basis are affected in any way – especially those sites where they have user accounts – and then changing their passwords for those sites once they have been patched. Changing a password now would not have any effect on a site that's still vulnerable to Heartbleed, as hackers would still be able to access passwords no matter how complex they'd be. With that said, however, people looking to set up stro…
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Ad watchdog agrees that Google customers are getting ‘Scroogled’
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Take a victory lap, Microsoft: Your claims that Google is "Scroogling" its customers have stood up to scrutiny. The Guardian reports that the Advertising Standards Authority, a U.K. advertising watchdog, has ruled in favor of Microsoft and has said that Google's data collection practices are a legitimate point of criticism for Microsoft's "Scroogled" ad campaign. Specifically, the A.S.A. said that "because the ad made clear that the privacy claims were in relation to ad targeting, which Outlook.com does not carry out, we therefore concluded that the ad was not misleading" and that Microsoft well within bounds to call it out. Although Microsoft's "Scroogled" campaign hasn'…
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Apple, Google, clamping down on Flappy Bird clones
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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The Flappy Bird phenomenon did not end a week ago with its developer taking the app down out of guilt. Instead, after the unexpected disappearance of the addictive game, many clones popped up in app stores, trying to bank on the popularity of Flappy Bird. But TechCrunch reports that won’t be possible anymore, as both Apple and Google are apparently taking action against developers who submit clones to the App Store and Google Play Store, respectively. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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HTC may shock the world with its smartest move in years
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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In Barcelona's Mobile World Conference, there was something that the industry has not seen in three years: Buzz about HTC. In particular, there was speculation that HTC was gearing to launch a 13-megapixel camera phone under $300 in Asia. According to GSMArena, Chinese media has now pegged the launch price of the HTC Desire 816 at 1,800 yuan, which comes out to just a bit under $300. Diving this low just might be the shock therapy that HTC needs. The old strategy of pricing premium models above $650 and "budget" phones around $500 stopped working a long time ago. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Ingenious digital wristband records what you’re watching when you fall asleep on the couch
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f4bffeeb9662ebe01e46615070966131.jpg We've all wanted to watch a show or movie late at night and missed the end of it because we were just so exhausted and fell asleep... but it doesn't have to be that way for long. 3ders informs us that there's a new 3D printed digital wristband that's able to tell when you've fallen asleep and then instruct your DVR to start recording whatever you're watching. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fe1bf8c1b06344b33f537a961b822dc0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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See the Android Wear-powered G Watch from every angle on LG’s website
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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The next generation of Android smartwatches is right around the corner, and LG is first in line with the slick G Watch. A few images have made their way into the wild, but LG's new preview site explores the wearable device in even greater detail, revealing a few features along the way. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Smithsonian uses Google Glass to create patriotic American Flag Exhibit
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC is using Google Glass to create a very unique exhibit for President’s Day. Titled “Portrait of America,” the exhibit is made up of tons of eye glass lenses across an American Flag, and they’ve integrated Glass into the exhibit in a pretty amazing way. Behind each lens is an icon of a famous America from history, ranging from JFK to Lady Gaga, which visitors can see when wearing Google Glass. Not only are the images of the icons revealed, but you can also watch short clips and videos about the person you’re looking at. It’s a pretty complex and interesting take on combining art and technology. The exhib…
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New Samsung inventions could change the way we use Galaxy phones
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Samsung is apparently interested in further improving the security of mobile devices that come with stylus support, such as the future Galaxy Note 4 smartphone, as well as the speed of launching certain applications, a new patent application discovered by Phone Arena reveals. Entitled “Mobile Device, and method for releasing lock of the mobile device via handwriting recognition,” the patent describes methods of unlocking the screen of a mobile device by using a handwritten signature instead of a lock pattern or a PIN code. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE won’t receive Android 4.3 OTA, HTC is working on a manual update
by Guest Alihassan Mahdi- 0 replies
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The HTC EVO 4G LTE has been out since mid-2012, but HTC and Sprint have been facing difficulties updating the device to Android 4.3. It was supposed to be available by the end of 2013, but it was re-scheduled for this month. However, it looks like HTC hasn’t forgot about this update yet. Bad news for folks who own Sprint’s EVO 4G LTE. HTC posted a notice on Reddit yesterday that the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean will not be available as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the device because of its memory limitations. However, HTC is working on a new process which will allow the more “technical customers” to update the device manually. HTC hasn’t provided further details about…
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These expensive pants will wirelessly charge your smartphone
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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With the increasing number of mobile devices that can be wirelessly charged, it’s no surprise that more companies are thinking about how they can incorporate this technology in their products. Starbucks has recently announced that all its stores across the U.S. will offer customers wireless charging areas, but what if that’s not enough? One fashion designer, working together with Microsoft, has come up with a pair of pants for men that will wirelessly charge phones, Business Insider reports. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google Glass gets dumped by yet another former fan
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Google Glass's chances of being a big commercial hit aren't very good if it keeps losing fans left and right. Earlier this month we brought you the tale of Jeff Jarvis, the longtime Google fanboy who came out and admitted that he "*hates*" Google Glass so much that he feels "embarrassed" for ever having ordered one. Now CNET reports that Chris Barrett, another Google Glass early adopter who famously tried his luck at bringing Glass with him into a casino, has all but stopped wearing the headset because it regularly gave him pounding headaches. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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ZTE plans to show off 6-inch Android smartphone and Firefox OS device at MWC
by Guest Jack Holt- 0 replies
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With companies announcing that they’re, well, going to be announcing stuff at other events being a common practice, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we see OEM’s announcing various things before Mobile World Congress next week. ZTE is no different. The company announced this morning that we’ll see the Grand Memo II LTE sporting a 6-inch screen and another smartphone called the Open C. That phone will run Firefox OS 1.3 A new version of its MiFavor UI was also mentioned and it will most likely debut on a few Android devices at MWC. Not much to go on other than that. Regardless, we’ll know more next week so stay tuned! source: Engadget Come comment on …
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Xiaomi Mi4 hardware specifications leak
by Guest Alihassan Mahdi- 0 replies
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Last year, Google’s Hugo Barra left the company to become Xiaomi’s Vice President and later announced that the company had big plans set for 2014. Xiaomi has released some impressive smartphones in the past and according to a new report, the company will soon enter the US market. Apple’s former Co-Founder, Steve Wozniak, hinted that Xiaomi “has excellent products” that is “good enough to break the America market”. Well, what kind of phone could Xiaomi unveil that would allow it to compete with the smartphone giants in the market? Take a look at the hardware specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi4 in the image above and you’ll figure it out. According to AnTuTu’s…
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Intel set to have a big year in 2014
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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2014 is set to be a big year in tech, and companies will have to release products accordingly in order to keep up in a quickly changing market. This is especially true for Intel, who is planning a big year ahead of them. The start of 2014 will see the release of Intel’s Xeon E7-8800/4800/2800 V2 and Xeon E5-4600 V2 processor series. The Xeon E7 series will be released using the Ivy Bridge-EX brand, with the Xeon E5 being branded under the Ivy Bridge EP4s name. Intel will also be making some big releases at Mobile World Congress next week. They will launch two new processors meant for tablets and smartphones. These processors will be released under the Merrifield n…
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Motorola extends $70-off deal for all Moto X models
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Motorola was offering its Valentine’s Day sale up until today, but now you can still take advantage of the deal until Feb. 22. All Moto X models will have $70 deducted from the off-contract price, including Moto Maker devices, Developer Editions, etc. Get it while you can— you never know what kind of deals Lenovo is going to offer once it takes full control of the reins. Source: Motorola Come comment on this article: Motorola extends $70-off deal for all Moto X models Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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Check out these AWESOME geological maps of Game of Thrones' mythical world, created by...
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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The fourth season of HBO's hit series Game of Thrones kicked off this past week. 6.6 million people tuned into the premiere, making it the most watched single episode of an HBO show since the series finale of Sopranos. Based on author George R. R. Martin's fantasy novel series titled A Song of Ice and Fire, the show takes place in a mythical world consisting of four continents, one of which is Westeros. We've all seen the models of Westeros in the show's opening credit sequence, but a group of Stanford researchers have taken things to the next level by creating a series of geological maps that shows us how the landscape of Westeros might have evolved over time. Continu…
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Cracked your screen on your HTC smartphone? HTC has your back with HTC Advantage
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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Remember that teaser Tweet HTC sent out last week about some sort of repair service? Well they finally explained what it was all about. They just launched HTC Advantage, which is for U.S. owners of the HTC One, HTC One Mini, HTC One Max, and we presume the newest flagship they will announce next month. It gives customers a little more than the traditional warranty coverages you will find from other Android manufacturers. With HTC Advantage, if you crack your screen within the first 6 months of ownership, HTC will replace it for free. One caveat is that this will only cover people who buy a phone from today (February 18, 2014) onward. Also part of HTC Advantage is the…
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Verizon to launch More Everything plans tomorrow, will feature more data with lower prices
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Tomorrow, Verizon will be launching what it is deeming a “game changer.” According to various reports, the carrier will unveil its More Everything plans. These plans will allow for customers part of the Edge program to obtain higher data caps at a reduced price. Having 8GB or less will save you $10 and 10GB or more will retain $20. Apparently Verizon’s Share Everything plans will be morphed into More Everything. Also, Big Red is throwing in 25GB of free cloud storage… because, you know, we need another cloud storage service. This is Verizon’s attempt to fight T-Mobile and lower monthly bills. Stay tuned for when More Everything is officially announced tomorrow. Sour…
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Lenovo adds three new smartphones to its S-series line-up : S860, S850 and S660
by Guest Alihassan Mahdi- 0 replies
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Yesterday, Lenovo unveiled their newest Android tablet, the Yoga Tablet 10 HD+. Today, Lenovo officially announced three new smartphones dubbed as the S860, S850 and S660 adding a trio of smartphones to its S-series line-up. The Lenovo S860 which is targeted at “mobile professionals” includes a high end spec featuring a 5.3-inch HD IPS display with 1280×720 resolution and is powered by a MediaTek 1.3GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, dual front facing camera, 8MP rear camera, 1.6MP front camera, 16GB internal storage and supports WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity. The device comes with a 4,000 mAh battery that delivers a staggering standby time of up to 40 days and talktime o…
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Blizzard’s free World of Warcraft card game Hearthstone is now available worldwide on iPad
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Blizzard announced on Wednesday that its free-to-play collectible card game, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, is finally rolling out worldwide for the iPad. Hearthstone has been available on the iPad in select regions for a few weeks, but April 16th represents the app's official international launch. The app supports the 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation iPads as well as the iPad mini, Retina iPad mini and iPad Air. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint, T-Mobile may launch dumber Galaxy S5 versions
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Sprint’s and T-Mobile’s Galaxy S5 versions may have been already spotted in user agent profiles, Sam Mobile reveals, with both handset versions tipped to be Samsung’s dumber Galaxy S5 models. An analyst has recently said in a note to investors that the Galaxy S5 will come in “Prime” and a “Standard” versions that won’t be differentiated just by different processors. In addition to different processors, the two models would also have different screen quality, and RAM memory. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Honest Android Games helps you find games with fair pricing
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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Android games are great, but required in-app purchases can put a damper on the fun. Honest Android Games, a new website, attempts to combat that. Every game that is featured on the site is either completely free without any advertising, has a one-time cost when first installing, or a one-time in-app purchase cost to unlock all features, ad-free. The games, all available in the Play Store, can be sorted by genre, availability, features like immersive mode and multiplayer, and price. The site is accepting submissions, but only the highest quality games will be accepted. Source: Honest Android Games Come comment on this article: Honest Android Games helps you find…
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Google offering Valentine’s Day app and game deals in the Play Store
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Without a Valentine on this special day? Indulge in what Google is celebrating with this year. In the Play Store, Google says they have “More Apps to Love” and “More Games To Love.” The offerings are either free or carry a decent discount. There are twelve apps and fifty-three games listed. And in case you really went to celebrate Valentine’s Day, you can order a red Nexus 5 from the Play Store. Source: Google Play Store [Apps] [Games] Come comment on this article: Google offering Valentine’s Day app and game deals in the Play Store Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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Samsung reportedly working on “K Sport” device
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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A tweet from @evleaks revealed that Samsung is working on a device called the “K Sport.” What’s a K Sport, you ask? Well, we don’t know either. But if we had to guess, it’s most likely a workout-centric wrist band, much like the Nike FuelBand SE, the Adidas Smart Run, the Jawbone Up, etc. It could be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in a few weeks in Barcelona, where the company also is expected to launch its Galaxy S5 flagship, but the K Sport could be seen as well. We’ll just have to wait and see. Source: @evleaks Come comment on this article: Samsung reportedly working on “K Sport” device Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and m…
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‘Star Wars’ actor reveals the ridiculous ways Disney has kept ‘The Force Awakens’ spoilers...
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ac200b4294d73d31fef3bdb9feb83b44.jpg Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the most highly anticipated movie coming out this year but we still know surprisingly little about its main plot. There's a good reason for that: Disney has done an amazing job of keeping the movie's secrets under tight wraps in a way that Steve Jobs would have certainly appreciated. In an interview with The Guardian, Anthony Daniels (a.k.a., the actor who plays beloved droid C-3PO) reveals just how far Disney has gone to keep spoilers for The Force Awakens from leaking out. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9e23cd6b88709aa3…