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China bans key iTunes products for iPhone, iPad and Mac
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c6a57d17631f520ec28fd479e34ba5a.jpgThe Chinese government decided to ban two iTunes products which may be detrimental to Apple's continued success in the country, its second-largest market after America. China wants to encourage local products and business that rival Apple’s iTunes Movies and iBooks Store, which is why Apple users in the region won’t be able to purchase or rent movies and buy books from Apple anymore. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/34c544a15d1a22c4f94d1e13d2579ecd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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What if Arnold Schwarzenegger recorded commentary for ‘The Force Awakens?’
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e3f9fc50bfd20ddb7c9c7b46551bbfae.pngIf you enjoyed Star Wars: The Force Awakens when it came out in theaters last December, chances are good that you picked up either the Blu-ray or the Digital HD version of the film when it came out earlier this month. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cff5d72a56b70024e058b01581b0cbae._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Tesla Model X early adopters continue to struggle with frustrating glitches
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e505b7a3c51cee0f0e43eb5ec38fd26c.pngWhile there's no denying that Tesla's vehicles are forward-thinking and beloved by multitudes of owners, there's also no denying that early production models of Tesla vehicles tend to have more than their fair share of kinks and usability issues. We saw it previously with the Model S and now we're starting to see an increasing number of reports detailing problems with early production models of the Model X. Following up on a Consumer Reports piece which lambasted the Model X for having one too many usability issues, Fortune highlights an early Model X owner whose experience with Tesla's crosso…
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How do planes fly? This animation explains everything you need to know
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4a3f779cecc5249cf25613e2ee2d52d.jpgLots of us have ridden on planes before, but how many of us could really explain how airplanes lift themselves off the ground and stay in the air? Well don't worry, because a neat animation explains everything you need to know about what makes a plane take off and maintain altitude for hours at a time before landing. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/776bab1805a0f4a464d30106068dc4d5._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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FBI likely paid more than $1 million for specialized iPhone hack
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26b16ab259ae4bb41e1c1c0b07e0bb3d.jpgEarly on, it was believed that the FBI paid upwards of $15,000 for a software hack that enabled them to access data housed on the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists. However, recent remarks from FBI Director James Comey reveal that the FBI likely paid a whole lot more. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e4a24888793704d825bb3dfbacefb16a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Best LG G5 cases
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d0bcd406be12efde92d7b8d48cc2f26.jpg If you’re worried about damage of all types on your new LG G5, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the very best cases for LG’s 2016 flagship from brands like VRS Design and Spigen. Our recommendations focus on looks, protection, and price; therefore, you’re definitely going to find at least one case that you’d like to put on your G5. Hit the break for the picks. VRS Design High Pro Shield Case http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8037450a4899876435a718cf81a587f3.jpg VRS Design is a brand of cases that I was completely unaware of until just last …
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[TA Deals] Ultimate SQL Bootcamp Bundle on sale for $49
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2217cf583668c4da6ea52219ab0e05af.jpg Ever wanted to learn SQL? Well, now’s your chance! The Ultimate SQL Bootcamp bundle is available over on Talk Android Deals for a whopping 87% off. And you know what? It’ll teach you almost anything you need to know about SQL, even at a complete beginner level! Here’s just a small look at what you get: Learn essential technologies w/ 86 lectures & 14 hours of instruction Learn to write queries w/ Microsoft Management Studio & Microsoft Visual Studio Query Editor Create database-connected web pages using SQL & XML Data Sources Get color PDF’s for many of the lessons …
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How to use Themes on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9c2b52478440adf38833a7e997500f09.jpg The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are great phones, possibly some of the best Samsung has put out yet. We’ve got coverage for just about every aspect of the smartphone. We’ve got almost everything there is, whether you’re looking to find out how to operate the Always On display or even disable the Edge features on the Galaxy S7 Edge. There’s plenty more to it still, but what thing many don’t know or think about is the plenty of customization options the smartphone has. You can customize your phone with your favorite launchers, icon packs, wallpapers, and so on, but one thing you may not know is…
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Honor 5X review: A budget-friendly handset with a premium mindset
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3dfae5a92e40013ed8a5f24a0ee38e52.jpg Besides launching handsets such as the P9 and P9 Plus that are aimed squarely at the premium segment, Huawei (pronounced “Wah-Way“) also has a sub-brand called Honor offering smartphones at reasonable prices without too many compromises. The Honor 5X is its latest budget-friendly smartphone, featuring a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a first-rate fingerprint scanner, and a premium, metallic finish for $199 in the U.S. and £189/€229 in Europe. Hit the break for the full review. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c4a623bfa4c08616e8736c4eaeefdafa.jpg The Honor 5X has been my da…
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This Google employee doesn’t want you to buy the LG G5 or HTC 10
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8956116852e4bebba7dde0aa38743f7e.jpg One Google employee, Benson Leung, has been recognized in recent months for his efforts to reveal the quality, and potential pitfalls, of USB Type-C charging cables. Leung’s work has been noteworthy in helping consumers understand that this is a new standard that not all companies are implementing in the same manner, which carries some risk for the uninformed consumer. Leung likely also wants to see the work of his employer, Google, not go by the wayside after the investment they made to help create the USB Type-C specification. In his latest comments though, Leung turns aside a bit from …
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Watch the first trailer for the new ‘Jason Bourne’ movie
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d716a00c1e211960d9ca8c3c65cd8336.jpgWho doesn’t want to see Matt Damon reprise his Jason Bourne role, am I right? Luckily for all fans of the franchise, the fifth episode in the Bourne saga is coming out this summer, with Damon returning to his quest of finding out who he is. After seeing a short teaser during this year’s Super Bowl game, it’s time to take a closer look at the first official trailer for Jason Bourne. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/666d6703c252256b8ce62464dbf48f5b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Are Tesla Model 3 preorders slowing down?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1e9e61bdc92b8c799f63d89ca61d9ab.pngA week ago, Tesla VP of Business Development Diarmuid O’Connel said in a speech in Amsterdam that Model 3 preorders are approaching 400,000 units. That’s a remarkable achievement for the company, whose aim is to sell 500,000 cars by 2020. But new comments from Tesla CEO Elon Musk seem to suggest the excitement around the affordable Model 3 electric car may have died down. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b9e8220ab044c22849c0b61a463e13ac._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How Elon Musk became an industry icon and a tech hero: an illustrative guide
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3f9f0c9862cd23b894ee514245df93bc.jpgPeople like to compare Elon Musk to a real-world Tony Stark, but that's not really giving Musk a fair shake. For years, Musk has been a driving force behind some of the most impactful, important and revolutionary businesses on the planet. Whether it's his involvement with online payments via PayPal or the incredible work he's been doing at both Tesla and SpaceX, Musk continues to push the limits of what society thinks is possible. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/207a3c5315c727d5cc1f1804ac935e41._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Tupac blasts Donald Trump in unearthed 1992 MTV interview
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d19f2268a42009c34bca46e4dd7676e9.jpgWell before Tupac Shakur became a household name and transcendent rapper - we're talking pre-Death Row and even pre-Keep Ya Head Up - Pac was hardly one to shy away from speaking his mind and imparting knowledge upon the masses. Earlier this week, MTV News unearthed an old interview they conducted with Tupac back in 1992, months before his first album had even hit store shelves. During the course of the interview, Tupac waxes poetic on societal responsibility, poverty, the distribution of wealth and more. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e1ca809480fae08f73f9db4250da8504._…
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Harrison Ford’s infamous ‘Force Awakens’ injury was a blessing in disguise
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/078f04d8ddee22eccfbe3e669e737957.jpgRemember when news leaked out that Harrison Ford had an accident on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens that left him with a broken leg? At the time, many people just cracked jokes about Ford being too old to still play a hero in an action movie, but it turns out that Ford's injury was really a blessing in disguise for The Force Awakens. IGN brings us word that Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams revealed this week that Ford's unfortunate accident gave him a chance to completely rethink the way he'd written the interactions between Rey and Finn. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMir…
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Two new studies will forever change how you think about evolution
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/639d53892849d498b9c412a6530694ca.jpgForget what you thought you knew about evolution because researchers have determined that a particle responsible for the way DNA information is decrypted comes from space. Added to this, in an unrelated study, some biologists make the case that human hands actually derive from shark-like gills. So did we all descend from a race of space sharks? (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ac6d84a08ebebe6cf766bd0283dfc415._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Volkswagen could pay U.S. customers $5,000 each in massive dieselgate settlement
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b8b3a0402a0e7d7e7e9404905fae0f3e.jpgAfter months of deliberation, it appears that a settlement has finally been reached between Volkswagen and U.S. regulators over the diesel emissions scandal that rocked the entire industry last September. According to a report from Reuters, Volkswagen will pay each affected customer $5,000 in the settlement. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24f5e5a5aed77f2a02b6780bd26f500b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Netflix is giving a visual makeover to some of its best original shows
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d7e4ed8f35a3c192f61668cf06c15416.jpgLooking for a good reason to go back and watch some of your favorite Netflix original series this year? You're in luck, because on Tuesday, Netflix revealed that it would be bringing over 100 hours of High Dynamic Range content to its streaming service by August and 150 hours by the end of the year. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f75d760510de4ee19ee3086a13dcdfa4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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I can’t stop watching this video of a rocket-powered train breaking the MagLev speed record
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fab923bd769b491f90416d4d3830294c.jpgIt’s not technically a train, but it is travelling on tracks. It’s not transporting anyone to any destination either, but it does levitate with impressive speed it’s definitely a sight to behold. The U.S. Air Force recently conducted an experiment where it accelerated a sled on a magnetic levitation track at 633 miles per hour, which just happens to be the new world record for maglev. That's more than 120mph faster than in previous runs. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6bf0fa3e79e874200ba31b7236ef5830._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Amazon sale offers a killer Windows 10 laptop-tablet hybrid for under $275
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9bff3c65fee77a47d04d79d4e09bc9fc.jpg If we were making bets right now, we would bet that whatever you're reading this post on isn't nearly as cool as the Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-015-198P10.1-inch HD 2-in-1 Tablet & Laptop. This powerful little device runs full Windows 10, giving you access to all of the great Windows software out there. Then, pop the display off of the keyboard part and you've got yourself a cutting-edge touchscreen tablet. Best of all, it's on sale right now on Amazon for $272. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/91f99e5364df8081daee89388e928149._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Repo…
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Metallica’s manager thinks YouTube is going to kill the music industry
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1efe1545161e4d27218a0ff0d27b8719.pngRemember how new technology has killed the music industry several times over? Every few years something new crops up that will supposedly destroy music as we know it, making it so that no one could possibly continue to make new music with that particular technology around. Literally every new contraption in the music industry was regarded as a “threat” at one point or another: records, CDs, MTV, the internet, etc. What’s the newest boogeyman for the music industry? Well, according to Peter Mensch, manager of rock bands like Metallica, it’s YouTube. Mensch claims that “YouTube is the devi…
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Samsung Pay is coming to Singapore
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c57e67e0427092a7150789939804403e.jpg Shortly after adding China to the list, Samsung is now making its mobile payment service available in Singapore. Early this morning, Samsung confirmed that those living in Singapore will get to use Samsung Pay. The service is expected to debut sometime in the second quarter of 2016. Currently, the service works in the United States, South Korea and China, making this the fourth country to support it. Currently, Samsung is working closely with major banks to gain approval. Once approved, users will be able to transfer payments at millions of locations, even those that don’t have an …
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LeEco takes the wraps off of three new phones, no headphone jack included
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7df718d3ffd3aa275ffdbf61f69049ed.jpgLeEco, formerly Letv, has announced three new devices to refresh the phone they released last April. The new devices keep up the naming scheme of the previous iterations, which can be a little confusing, but you’ve got the Le 2, Le 2 Pro, and Le Max 2. I don’t know why you’d split where the “2” is in different models like that, but that’s what happened. Let’s dig into the specs. The devices are all pretty solid, with the Le 2 sporting a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. There’s a deca-core MediaTek CPU on board, plus a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-m…
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European Union officially files an antitrust complaint against Android
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bae30587ffc1a879765bdf90eab19743.jpgGoogle has been in hot water with the European Union before, but things are about to get a little warmer. The EU has formally filed antitrust charges against Google’s Android, claiming it’s abusing its dominant position in the market to avoid having to compete with other search engines and services. The claim states that some of Google’s current practices are anti-competitive, including forcing Google Search to be the default, exclusive search engine on Android devices. These practices essentially shut off the market to any other search engines. I’m sure many of us know that it’s very po…
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Google launches Chromecast and Chromecast Audio in India
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c1e56b1c1e7a374b2d90da745fcc8958.jpg Google today at an event in Delhi launched its Chromecast and Chromecast Audio devices in India. There really aren’t any differences between the version available here in the US. You still have that rounded design with the built-in HDMI cable, and it still has support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz). The Chromecast will let you cast all sorts of content from mobile apps, PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, and many other devices. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f5f0a541bdece9e5845e5b5b24e6fe20.jpg The Chromecast Audio supports the same Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) technology. T…