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Here’s how the US stacks up when it comes to mobile network speed
by Guest FoxNews.com- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7fbac3199635a2f345df484774d29412.jpgThe U.S. has the 39th fastest mobile data speeds out of 95 countries across the world, according to a report released Wednesday by OpenSignal, a British firm that gathers data on mobile networks. When it comes to “overall speed,” the champion by far is South Korea, followed by Singapore. The country with the slowest connection is Afghanistan. The U.S. fell right below Turkey and the United Arab Emirates in the overall speed ranking, and above Poland and Ireland. The company defines the overall speed metric “as the average mobile data connection a user experiences based on both the speeds and …
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Why Hyperloop will never work in the United States
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/12375b8d888cf154a310459f311ec4e8.jpgA few years ago, definitely-not-Iron-Man Elon Musk unveiled his concept for the future of transportation: small train cars travelling in a tube with low air pressure and levitated by magnets, which could travel at the speed of planes for a fraction of the cost. Numerous companies are working to make his idea a reality, but for the United States, it's all going to be in vain. This video from YouTuber Wendover Productions lays out all the reasons that conventional trains have never caught on as passenger transport in the US. It's a combination of factors, but as the reasoning is laid out, you re…
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These waterproof wireless headphones will go perfect with your new iPhone 7
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d61f7d45e61a596f3bc03a3d11c099b3.jpg If you plan on purchasing a new iPhone 7 or an iPhone 7 Plus when Apple releases them next month, you probably already know that you're going to have to make a sacrifice in order to do so. No, we're not talking about trading in your old iPhone, we're talking about losing the standard 3.5mm headphone jack along with the ability to use your current wired headphones (unless you don't mind using a Lightning adapter). To be fair, wireless is the way to go anyway these days — sales of wireless headphones have now surpassed wired headphones. If you're late to the party and you still haven't pick…
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BLU’s Pure XR smartphone launches on August 29
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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BLU took to Facebook to post a teaser of its upcoming Pure XR smartphone, which is set to launch at the end of the month on August 29. The teaser (shown above) depicts a sleek-looking smartphone. Unfortunately, the only details it provides is that it’ll sport 4GB of RAM and cost $300. BLU didn’t provide […] Come comment on this article: BLU’s Pure XR smartphone launches on August 29 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/aef50a3ac0a4ed1dec900dc9a74db19b._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Overages are no more at AT&T
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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AT&T will no longer charge overage fees for customers on its revised plans when they go live later this month. The introduction of AT&T’s Mobile Share Advantage plans will eliminate overage fees beginning August 21. Customers on these revised plans will be able to go over their monthly allotment of data without harm, but there […] Come comment on this article: Overages are no more at AT&T Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7b9b532c2f32dee75e51248d2841307._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Google for Education announces a full slate of improvements for the Back to School season
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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It is that time of year again when students head back to school for another year of learning. In conjunction with the annual shift of focus from summer vacation to school work, the Google for Education team announced several new features and enhancements to their products that target the education sector. The changes are meant […] Come comment on this article: Google for Education announces a full slate of improvements for the Back to School season Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3222e7e841bf124b597c532c63f81008._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Leaked memo suggests Sprint is killing off 2-year contracts again
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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With Sprint posting a big quarterly loss last month despite beating revenue estimates, it should come as no surprise that the carrier that just can’t quite get out of that lowly fourth spot is looking to shake things up, according to a leaked memo. In a move that brings more than a little feeling of […] Come comment on this article: Leaked memo suggests Sprint is killing off 2-year contracts again Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ceffa6f8d9b537d323f393b0bc388ed9._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Nokia could launch Android tablets and phones by end of year, report says
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Nokia-focused publication NokiaMob is reporting that Mike Wang, president of joint management at Nokia China, has confirmed that the company will announce a couple of new smartphones and tablets by the end of the year. The publication reports that Wang confirmed to Chinese press that three to four Android tablets and smartphones would actually be […] Come comment on this article: Nokia could launch Android tablets and phones by end of year, report says Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/95d77c665690c9fdbcb7ae7b84051f4c._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Target blames disappointing quarter on shrinking demand for Apple products
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1d535c5ce8bec1dc717e5cf4f8167a8f.jpgTarget released its earnings for the June quarter earlier today, and while earnings came in a bit higher than anticipated, the company notably lowered its overall guidance for the full year. Additionally, year over year revenue fell by 7.2%. What's particularly interesting about Target's earnings is that sales of electronics experienced a double-digit decline year over year. All the more interesting is that Target attributes this drop-off to a surprising and marked decline in sales of Apple products. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our biggest question was just answered I just…
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There’s finally a major car company more ambitious than Tesla
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/daa9560c1da54e8cfa0922a1187e5c59.jpgThe wild success Tesla experienced with the Model S clearly demonstrated that not only is there a viable market for EVs but that electric cars may very well be where the entire auto industry is headed. In a similar vein, the work that Tesla is carrying out with its Autopilot software is influencing other established players within the auto industry to devote an ever-increasing proportion of R&D dollars towards self-driving car technologies. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our biggest question was just answered I just got Netflix’s price hike email, and I did the only reaso…
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The US wins Olympic gold in doping
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/16cca1eff7090a0b5b5bc29f6bf4827a.pngAll the focus is on Russia's state-sponsored doping program at these Games, but as the Olympics has a long and storied history of athletic prowess, it also has a long and storied history of people getting juiced up to win. As this graphic shows, Team USA has been at the forefront of the Olympic underbelly since doping first became a thing. Stat put together a visual history of Olympics and doping. They traced the first substance violation to 1968 and Swedish pentathlete Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, who used alcohol to go faster. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our biggest question w…
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This is probably the best home Wi-Fi router money can buy if speed is your biggest concern
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f6f146330432f9373f3c951c7c8e4f84.jpg Remember the good old days when shopping for a Wi-Fi router just meant heading down to your local best buy and picking up one of those little blue Linksys routers? Well, Linksys still makes great products but there are tons of other options out there and you really need to think about your priorities before you purchase a new router. For example, is price your only concern? If you live in a small apartment and all you do is use your phone and stream a little Netflix, there are some great options out there for as little as $12.99. But if you really plan to push your home network to its limits…
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Facebook Messenger’s advertising bots are here, but it’s not as bad as you think
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2163df6c942f9ae713ccea7586b443cf.jpgImagine this: you’re having a steamy conversation on Facebook Messenger and just as things are about to heat up you get interrupted by ads. Okay, maybe you’re just chatting with friends or family and not having racy conversations, when an ad bot decides to chime in. That's right, Facebook is bringing ads to its wildly popular messaging app. But before you cry in despair, you should know you’ll be able to kill them and the scenarios I mentioned above won’t ever happen. At least, that's what Facebook says. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our biggest question was just answered I j…
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ASUS teases big announcement for IFA 2016
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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The next major tech event coming up this year will be IFA 2016 being held in Berlin from September 2nd through the 7th. In the days leading up to each annual IFA event it is a common practice for manufacturers to hold “pre” events to try to get a jump on all of the announcements. One […] Come comment on this article: ASUS teases big announcement for IFA 2016 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/066b88871efe1cc17af2890e5f2d3098._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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[TA Deals] Save up to 86% on a PureVPN subscription
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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A quality VPN is something that everyone should have in their technology toolbox, and we’ve got a great deal on a PureVPN subscription that should save you a bit of cash. A VPN will help you browse the web safely, securely, and privately and keep your personal information from being exposed. On top of being […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Save up to 86% on a PureVPN subscription Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/eb25c3d972426031f9188b9cccd581e8._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Marlin, one of the upcoming Nexus phones, benchmark results posted online
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer spotted an AnTuTu benchmark photo for one of this year’s upcoming Nexus smartphones, known right now under the codename Marlin. This photo comes by way of the Chinese social networking site known as Weibo, confirming some details we’ve already heard about the smartphone. The smartphone, according to the benchmark results, sports mostly […] Come comment on this article: Marlin, one of the upcoming Nexus phones, benchmark results posted online Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5ae3a7a08f782b08e07f21949d975e48._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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New wave of Fitbit devices revealed in images
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Like so many other pieces of tech, activity trackers are constantly getting updated with new models adding features and functions with each iteration. Industry heavyweight Fitbit appears to have reached a point where their product line and the associated updates are starting to come out in a more orderly fashion. Although Fitbit’s trackers are several […] Come comment on this article: New wave of Fitbit devices revealed in images Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/276e7b924587deae5f773b1ef919d15d._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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FreedomPop announces new SIM card with zero-rated WhatsApp access for the US
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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FreedomPop has launched a brand new SIM card for US customers that includes zero-rated WhatsApp access. Long story short, that means this SIM will allow you to use WhatsApp without incurring any data charges. This isn’t a first for WhatsApp, but is is the first time that it’s been offered in the US. FreedomPop has […] Come comment on this article: FreedomPop announces new SIM card with zero-rated WhatsApp access for the US Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/23db1df69e952778127605ca2dfe170c._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Verizon wants to dump even more bloatware onto your smartphone
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9547ce00d3746f28e99449f0799a0d6b.jpegAndroid is the world's most popular mobile operating system for several reasons. It's open source, free for smartphone and tablet makers to use, it's packed full of great features, and so on. But all that freedom comes at a cost for end users. For example, they have to wait months or even years for Android updates that include new features and crucial security fixes. Beyond that, unless they buy unlocked smartphone models directly from the vendor, they also have to deal with all kinds of bloatware that can often cause the user experience to suffer. Speaking of bloatware, Verizon is one of the…
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I just got Netflix’s price hike email, and I did the only reasonable thing to do
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/23938da673dfcc36e226f390abd8e50e.jpgI was minding my own business earlier this week – read: wasting time online – when a fresh email caught my attention. It was from Netflix, titled “Important Membership Information.” I clicked on it immediately only to discover it was a notification of a price hike. Apparently, my number was up, and Netflix told me that beginning next month, I have to pay more than I used to for my Netflix fix. What happened next is pretty straightforward — I did the only thing one should do in this situation. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our biggest question was just answered Apple is right…
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Last chance to save on the gadget that adds microSD support to any iPhone
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8570a6ca8034de9efbfe5626556c2555.jpg Will Apple ever make an iPhone with expandable memory? At this point it seems like the logical answer is no — the company makes better margins on pricier iPhone models with more memory, and fewer people would pay the extra cash if they could just use memory cards instead. Well, it might not be as good as native microSD card support, but we've got a tiny little gadget to show you that will add a microSD card slot to any iPhone or iPad out there. And best of all, it's on sale right now through the end of the day on Saturday, August 20, for $10 off its regular $30 price. (more…) Trending …
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AT&T finally fixed it so you should stop getting overage charges
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/264083e990af5e44ed6fe3f72c30d308.jpgGetting overage charges is, objectively speaking, right up there with toe-stubbing as one of the worst things that can happen in the western world. T-Mobile has mostly killed off overage charges by switching to throttling instead, and now AT&T is following its lead. Starting next week, AT&T will have new Mobile Share Advantage plans. The pricing is mostly similar to what is going on today, but with one crucial difference: when you go over your data allowance, you're throttled to 2G speeds instead of having several organs removed. (more…) Trending right now: iPhone 7: Our bigg…
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The 7 best features on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 (none of which are on the iPhone)
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7afe0b730f51c9f15df3c2378d707f4e.jpgWe're just two short days away from Samsung's official Galaxy Note 7 release, and the reviews are in. We covered the hot new phablet in our in-depth Galaxy Note 7 review and here's the TL;DR version: It will be the best phablet on the planet when it launches this Friday, and it'll almost certainly still be the best phablet on the planet next month, even after Apple releases its next-generation iPhone 7 Plus. We obviously recommend reading our full Galaxy Note 7 review before you reach any conclusions. But for those looking for a quick overview of the best new functionality Samsung's latest pha…
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Good news: VW will unveil a new all-electric car next month, so it can’t cheat on emissions
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/58b9a3994877ebb2839cc0d80c600194.jpgIt will cost Volkswagen billions of dollars to climb out of the deep hole that was dug when it was discovered that the company had been cheating on emissions. Using special software that was developed in-house, VW's diesel cars were able to sense when they were being tested and reduce their emissions during the tests. Then, once the tests were completed, emissions levels would elevate far above legal levels, increasing the engine's power and fuel economy as a result. The 80-year-old automaker is still in the early stages of rebuilding, but its next move will at least put it on a track where it…
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Make any iPhone or Android phone waterproof for under $10
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d7787c01892faca8d919f0c461873b5c.jpg Despite all of the heart-wrenching "back to school" sales you see all over the place, there are still a few more weeks of summer to be enjoyed before the party really ends. That means people are going to be flocking to beaches and pools in droves, hoping to soak up the sun and do everything they possibly can to forget that a new school year is right around the corner. You know what you don't need while you're trying to put the upcoming school year out of mind? You don't need a mishap that's going to cost you hundreds of dollars to fix, like dropping your smartphone in a pool or, heaven forbi…