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OK, Google evolves to become a full-fledge Assistant
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Google introduced a new level of search at the Google I/O 2016 keynote today. Noting that a combination of technologies including better voice recognition, natural language processing, translation, and machine learning have advanced the state of search far beyond the blue links produced by Google when they first launched, Google is calling the new capabilities […] Come comment on this article: OK, Google evolves to become a full-fledge Assistant Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/784f776cef807eb5035c42f0994237c8._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Google let us know that Android TV isn’t dead, new stuff inbound with Google Cast expansion
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
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We have talked pretty extensively on the Talk Android Podcast about how Android TV looked like it was dying. We hadn’t seen a new device anytime recently, and it just seemed like, with the recent expansion of Google Cast capable TV’s, casting was the true future/focus of Google in the TV market. Well Google took a […] Come comment on this article: Google let us know that Android TV isn’t dead, new stuff inbound with Google Cast expansion Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d67d7ba8800d09c575e327f0765b29f6._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Google releases major update for Android Wear
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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During the Google I/O 2016 keynote address today, Google revealed a major update for the Android Wear platform taking it up to version 2.0. The operating system for smartwatches gets some updates to the user interface, new input methods to join voice commands, and maybe most importantly, enhances and continues moves to free Android Wear […] Come comment on this article: Google releases major update for Android Wear Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8e842a1884c0ca149477ac0e0b38f67a._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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In the future, you won’t even have to install Android apps to use them
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a552ca8321e547dd3a50e3c7b8c7332e.pngGoogle's I/O is a developer conference, which means we get a lot of technical, behind-the-scenes details. Most of them aren't interesting to people who don't speak code, but one cool feature coming to future Android apps definitely is. In a demo today, Google showed off a new feature that lets you use Android apps straight away on your phone, without even installing them. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cc64adf42b1ebdf12a25236b913dbf39._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Android Wear 2.0: Google’s biggest smartwatch update yet
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cf2342e97014ed130521b94fd8896c50.jpgGoogle's annual developers conference is underway in California, and Google has just announced its biggest smartwatch update yet: here's Android Wear 2.0. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/419e69d82d9385812d675d91f039e8ed._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google unveils a new virtual reality platform called ‘Daydream’
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d91b167729c5f2e088001de3238add69.jpgGoogle I/O is well underway and the search giant has already revealed a number of compelling hardware and software announcements. Just a few moments ago, Google announced some exciting new Virtual Reality developments with the introduction of a new VR platform called Daydream. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1ccb7ce72307e0d5b1f139e482b2ab8d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Watch Liverpool v. Sevilla in the 2016 Europa League final right now on YouTube for free
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/38c5a359bae2927d37eec21596ddca61.jpgThe first major European football final of 2016 is here, and you can stream it online for free this year right on YouTube. The 2016 Europa League final game between Liverpool and Sevilla kicks off at 8:45PM CET (that’s 2:45PM EDT), and British network BT Sport is the one streaming it live on YouTube for free. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8ab3bdd3d11d972c53806590404cf3cb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here’s how to get the brand new Android N beta being released today
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/45804f357bd4038fa783dbe8e4ba5e44.jpgWhat, you thought this would be a quick event? That's not how Google does things — especially at I/O — and the news from Google I/O 2016 is still coming in hot and heavy. You can follow along with all the action right here by watching the Google I/O 2016 keynote live stream if you're not already. And if you are following the show, then you just saw Google's latest big announcement: A brand new Android N beta will be released today. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d81fc3d5d860f326cc41ed26f1d7561a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Android N is coming this summer, here are the major new features
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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During Google’s keynote at Google I/O 2016 held in Mountain View California, the tech giant unveiled Android N, the latest version of their mobile operating system. Here are all the major new features. Nothing is more important and will get as much attention as Google’s major operating system for mobile devices Android. Android N is […] Come comment on this article: Android N is coming this summer, here are the major new features Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b3773c83ca318164c76221ee79d0c75._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Daydream is Google’s new mobile virtual reality platform
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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In Mountain View at Google I/O 2016, Google announced a new virtual reality platform for mobile devices. Daydream is the entire package of hardware from partners and software integrated into Android N, meaning the mobile operating system now has its own virtual reality platform to compete with Samsung and Oculus’ Gear VR before any additional […] Come comment on this article: Daydream is Google’s new mobile virtual reality platform Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/98dc9b0a0fe3d7e1679c4588149b9dd8._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Meet Allo, Google’s new messaging app with AI built-in
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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The keynote speech is well on the go at Google I/O 2016, and Google has shown off Google Assistant and its Google Home device to a warm reception. One area that Google has traditionally struggled to master is messaging, with neither Hangouts nor its Messaging app quite being up to standard. In another attempt to […] Come comment on this article: Meet Allo, Google’s new messaging app with AI built-in Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3ff681748bc0032de01c3ab39fe6193f._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Google announces Facetime competitor called Duo
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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At Google I/O 2016 today, Google announced a pair of communication platforms they are making available for users. The first of these is their new messaging platform called Allo. To go along with that, Google also introduced attendees at the conference to Duo, a one-to-one video calling platform for mobile devices. Like the Allo app, […] Come comment on this article: Google announces Facetime competitor called Duo Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d63b30de8a9cbdf534166f68eda15c19._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Google just made its Amazon Echo competitor official: meet Google Home
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
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Ever since Amazon released the Amazon Echo over a year ago, the tech world has been awaiting Google’s competitor. The excitement really ramped up earlier this month when some leaks reported that Google was working on a competitor codenamed “Chirp.” Well it looks like those leaks have been proved true at Google I/O today; meet […] Come comment on this article: Google just made its Amazon Echo competitor official: meet Google Home Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e31c31c56a4d2515bf28fbd744d33b35._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Report that iPhone 7 is ‘more complex’ to build hints at exciting new features
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2e42e873df6161d36b02cf8d52e1ce34.jpgSome iPhone fans are already unhappy to hear that the iPhone 7 might be strikingly similar to the iPhone 6s when it comes to overall design. Apple trained us to expect fresh iPhone designs every two years, and recent leaks suggest that might not happen this year. But that’s not a bad thing. In fact, a new report says that the iPhone 7 might be “more complex” to build than any of its predecessors, which sounds like great news and could hint that we can expect some exciting new features in tow. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f47bd8a1ed3d7b2af2e738ddb8e89c0e._.gif Via B…
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This app uses facial analysis to tell people’s personalities
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ee602634927863f0f4ce5a0fe45f07c0.jpgThere are many apps that have facial recognition capabilities, but most facial recognition software isn’t necessarily smart, or at least not as smart as Faception. The software uses a combination of tools to identify the traits of a person by simply looking at his or her face. The app could be used to pick the next Steve Jobs from a crowd, or simply point out those individuals in a busy airport terminal that might be carrying suicide bombs. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6588a2a00cc0625e795c167e3e803890._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is the autopredict emoji keyboard you never knew you needed
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c92d43a18660c1de5305dee6ab801184.jpgI'm on a lifelong hunt for the perfect smartphone keyboard. Nothing out there is perfect -- the right key layout always comes with the wrong prediction engine or the option key in the wrong place. But as it turns out, Swiftkey has secretly been working on an Android keyboard with emoji support that is, technically speaking, the perfect medium for communication. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb4c5179cccade7ddb96fc6f2ff8a976._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why are Apple’s iPhone icons shaped as rounded squares?
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b0270cdc59c2966541b0326e8bc12e8.jpgWith very few exceptions -- Apple Music being chief among them -- every design decision from Apple is deliberate and extremely well thought out. As we highlighted not too long ago, Apple's laser-focused attention to detail in both software and hardware is obsessive. But when it comes to the iPhone, Steve Jobs' crowning creation and the most profitable product to ever come out of Cupertino, Apple takes things to another level. It's why former Apple executive Scott Forstall once boasted of keeping a "jeweler's loupe in his office to check every pixel on every icon." (more…)http://androidforu…
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Don’t blink, or your PC might upgrade itself to Windows 10
by Guest Chris Mills- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b1e0a5bce4cf148418d0198efdc9fb33.jpegMicrosoft is keen for you to upgrade to Windows 10. So keen, in fact, that it will give it away for free. And hey, Microsoft reckons you shouldn't even have to go to the trouble of scheduling an update yourself -- it can do that for you. What's that? You like Windows 7 better? Well, don't leave your PC unattended for too long. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8f8e908002db089680420a16d2a0dfe4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Turcom AcoustoShock Wireless Speaker review
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Are you looking for a speaker with great sound quality that you can take outdoors? Well, you may just want to consider Turcom’s AcoustoShock wireless speaker, as it’s not only rugged and durable, but has that great sound quality you’re looking for. The Turcom AcoustoShock Wireless Speaker has more of a rugged design. In that sense, it’s very similar […] Come comment on this article: Turcom AcoustoShock Wireless Speaker review Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6562263a4cce778b05648ea167b46f3b._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Best emulators for Android [2016]
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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Many think emulators are a gray area, but it’s actually not. Emulators in themselves aren’t bad. They’re essentially the platform that you can play old games on. However, you’ll need a ROM of the game you want to load into the emulator in order to do any gaming. That’s where the gray area comes in, […] Come comment on this article: Best emulators for Android [2016] Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/08348d32d9cc090454bfe1367792af41._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Lenovo’s first Moto flagship will swap letters, going from ‘X’ to ‘Z’
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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When it was overhauled by Google in 2013, Motorola became a brand of simplicity. The company’s lineup was brought down to just three phones that had a clear place in the world, which is still true today under Lenovo’s ownership. Lenovo actually hasn’t done all that much to Motorola, but the company does want to […] Come comment on this article: Lenovo’s first Moto flagship will swap letters, going from ‘X’ to ‘Z’ Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7a0d2113f4ef31a62620f3882d739a3c._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Introducing the Moto G4 Play, just as much fun for an affordable price
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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Coming alongside the Moto G4 and higher-end Moto G4 Plus is a lower cost option in that of the Moto G4 Play. The Moto G4 Play was unveiled early this morning by Motorola (owned by Lenovo) alongside two other Moto G models, the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. The Moto G4 Play will be the most […] Come comment on this article: Introducing the Moto G4 Play, just as much fun for an affordable price Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/edb4b7a6904da857fee97d3a44cea994._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Watch the first promo video for the new Moto G family here
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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Were you unable to attend or watch the Moto G4, G4 Plus, and G4 Play unveiling this morning? Motorola Mobility, now owned by Lenovo, has you covered on all you need to know about the Moto G lineup for 2016. The first official promo video has been uploaded to YouTube. In the video, the tour […] Come comment on this article: Watch the first promo video for the new Moto G family here Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9892c85a84d5acb05233c41a095e2fc8._.gif News via TalkAndroid
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Someone set out to make the world's stupidest bot and hoo-boy did he succeed
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9493f0597ff398780fe78506bfd61347.jpgAn event taking place this week in San Francisco called the Stupid Hackathon is exactly what it sounds like. Programmers convene and try to outdo each other by coming up with the stupidest ideas possible and then hacking them together during the event. These hackathons always result in some pretty spectacular creations, but among what we've seen so far there is a clear and obvious winner. Prepare yourself for "Picnic," the brainchild of programmer Max Goodman. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/806dfada1ce34b237fe418b04c81768c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Dad uses Tesla's Autopilot software to scare the crap out of his son
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1e880161a143788d0a73b15ab5240ee9.jpgShortly after introducing its innovative Autopilot software to the world, Tesla, as it's prone to do, issued a software update for the Model S which included a new 'Summon' feature. As the name implies, the feature allows owners to summon their car even when they're not inside it. When activated, a Tesla will autostart, open up a user's garage door if need be, and slowly roll out to greet the driver. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b127526c9e22e765b5fdad7ad769190._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report