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Working QuickRemote on the LG G5
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59d418b035cc130e661f376b60e060e6.jpg These days, phones and tablets with an integrated IR blaster are a rarity. What was once a common component included with every flagship is now hard to find anywhere. While Samsung and HTC abandoned it, LG continues to embrace the IR blaster. The G5, the company’s flagship for 2016, comes with an IR blaster to control equipment found in any home. This means you can do things like change channels on your television or lower the temperature on your air conditioner without using a special remote or doing things manually. It’s definitely a feature unique to LG and the G5. Hit the break to s…
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[TA Deals] Learn how to use AWS for cloud computing with this starter course
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3178d6dd363d2cefb0f455e716af1325.jpgBuilding a website is one thing, but managing things and utilizing cloud computing is the other side of that coin. You’re almost guaranteed to need some kind of cloud web service to stay efficient in 2016, and that’s where this course bundle comes in. The AWS Cloud Computing bundle is a full course on learning how to use Amazon Web Services to your advantage. The course includes 10 modules that will help you set up, deploy, and manage AWS, which are very useful skills for any web developer these days. There are 17 hours of material in this course, which normally runs about $700. With thi…
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UberEATS takes instant delivery off the table in NYC
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0b1f92f536a94f232794c1004a8babd2.jpg Earlier this year Uber announced they were planning to expand their services to offer food delivery in some markets. Just over a month ago they launched their dedicated UberEATS app for consumers in ten markets to use to place orders. One of those markets was New York City. In addition to being able to offer standard menu choices from list of partner restaurants, UberEATS also offers an “instant delivery” option that included choices available for delivery within ten minutes. In a letter to customers in the New York City area, Uber announced they would no longer offer the instant delivery…
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Google releases the Android Security 2015 Annual Report
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ae47f5636a590f82226639626c8dcf78.jpg Last year Google stepped up its game when it comes to security. This was done by initiating scans of apps in the Play Store. Google hoped this would reduce the number of apps containing harmful threats like viruses and malware. Based on the Android Security 2015 Annual Report, Google did indeed step up its game when it comes to Android Security. One of those numbers depicted a tremendous increase in the number of apps scanned for potentially dangerous threats. In 2015, this number increased to approximately 6 billion, which is incredible growth. Google calculated that only 0.15% of de…
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Next generation of camera sensors from Samsung already in the works
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bc57698c22689d5bbd012504918b0137.jpg When Samsung released their new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones this year, the manufacturer quickly captured the crown for best smartphone camera from DxOMark. Not to be outdone, the HTC 10 recently matched the feat of scoring a best ever 88 from DxOMark for the unit’s camera. This never-ending quest to offer consumers the best camera in a smartphone certainly drives significant research and development on the part of manufacturers. It should be no surprise then to learn that Samsung is already heavily investing in a new generation of camera sensor to continue to push the boundar…
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Here’s how you can find out everything Google knows about you
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a7bddcfd8818906e2ac84391644f09b0.jpgFor all the hoopla surrounding NSA surveillance activities, it's shockingly easy to forget that Google often knows an awful a lot about more than 1 billion users across the globe. Google knows what you search for, what videos you watch, what music you listen to, and even the places you travel to. Of course, Google having access to this information doesn't quite shock the system given that Google users are typically all too happy and willing to sacrifice a bit of their privacy in exchange for a wide array of free and useful services. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f269bd…
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11 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a4d0cc1e523326ecf431c4abb484df2.jpgWe shared a whole bunch of hot paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free with you in yesterday's post, and you can still download half of them for free if you head back to that article. Wifiman was a super popular one in particular, and it's still free as well. Today we've got even more paid iOS apps on sale to share with you, and you'll definitely find something you like in today's batch. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/caa27d584a8b2529f389b80d046d2fd9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Report uncovers Apple’s secret plan to go to war with Netflix
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3f0f8380a266c1a0ceb92e4517ba1ede.jpgIn a world where Steve Ballmer is an NBA owner and former Apple executive Tony Fadell is a Google employee, I suppose the notion of Apple getting into the TV production business in an effort to take on Netflix isn't that crazy. Echoing a report which first surfaced this past August, a recently published FastCompany article sheds some new light on Apple's somewhat ambitious attempt to develop original programming and, in turn, make an impactful and bold entry into the TV business. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/91b04cc44caa456ca0c1b2d0eff156ea._.gif Via BRG - Boy Geni…
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Amazon’s 12 best daily deals: Amazon Echo, Tap, and a cable modem that will save you hundreds
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b3e7c3adce5f5f3ced5d266d81de7788.jpg Yesterday's picks for the best daily deals on Amazon had some great products, but today we've got a killer roundup for you. It's headlined by rare discounts on the Amazon Echo and the new Amazon Tap, which are Amazon's revolutionary speakers that let you interact with the company's "Alexa" personal assistant using voice commands. There's also plenty more to be found on today's list, of course, like a discounted 128GB SD memory card and a great deal on a top-rated cable modem that will save you hundreds on your internet bill by eliminating the $10 monthly modem rental fee. Find out how to get…
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5 hidden Galaxy S7 features I wish my iPhone had
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f83b044df25ecaf2d833f5dd7362f734.jpgSo many people have iPhones these days, but precious few people actually know about all of the useful features hiding inside iOS. That's why we regularly publish articles covering iPhone and iPad features that aren't well-known — like this post on 25 hidden iPhone features that are really, truly hidden. By bringing these features to light, we help iOS device users get the most out of their smartphones and tablets, and we get emails all the time from people thanking us for helping them learn something new. Unfortunately, today we're going to focus on a bunch of great features that aren't hiding…
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[Deal] Amazon Echo and Tap both drop 15% for today only
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6fa135546c288d0f9421f9dbe763b5c2.jpg Two of Amazon’s newest and most popular products are available with 15% discounts for the rest of the day. The online retailer is giving everyone a chance to get the Echo and Tap at even more attractive prices. If the Echo’s $179 price always felt to high for you, definitely jump on today’s offer. The digital assistant that doubles as a powerful speaker is currently up for grabs for $153.71, though it’s not currently in stock; therefore, you’ll have to wait about a week for the Echo to be shipped out to you. Ever since launching the sleek cylinder, Amazon has been selling out of the E…
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Google improves handling of offline files Docs, Sheets, and Slides
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0467345ca9fb1c30355fb63947bfb10e.pngGoogle Apps for Work allows an admin to specify which files users can save offline, but it’s currently not a fine-tuned experience. Enabling offline access simply downloads a subset of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to a local device, mostly based on how recently those files have been accessed. Not a terrible solution, but not great either. The latest update for Google Apps adds a little more control to the situation. Users can now specify exactly which files they want to keep offline in the overflow menu, so if you only need a handful of files or a document that you haven’t act…
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Moto X Pure Edition owners running into problems with the display
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5add624246b53e5fb3195c8ffbf28fcc.jpg The Moto X Pure Edition is an all around great device, but it isn’t without its problems. A subreddit devoted to the handset has uncovered what seems to be a widespread problem with the phone’s display driver. It first started with one user posting a picture of his Moto X Pure Edition, asking what the gray band was around the navigation buttons. It turns out that the problem is with the display driver, and many other owners are actually having similar problems. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/36246af75bc2971ca2a5e4d7dbb7f3b9.jpg In fact, when Talk Android’s Justin He…
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Galaxy S6 Edge+ on T-Mobile now receiving Marshmallow
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/19e58ab8ff19f5d366fd2a96104790e9.jpg Good news, folks! It looks like Galaxy S6 Edge+ owners won’t be waiting much longer for Marshmallow to hit T-Mobile variants of the device, as the carrier has begun rolling out the latest update. The update will bring your Android version to 6.0.1 and your software version should be sitting at G928TUVU2DPD1. By now you’re probably familiar with what Marshmallow brings, but as a quick refresher, you’ll now get to take advantage of features like Doze, App Permissions, Google Now On Tap, and plenty of other neat additions. Keep in mind that you’ll have to still be patient. This upd…
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Huawei expects the P9 and P9 Plus to rake in more than 10 million sales
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/265d498fc46ac49d366badd3abf12393.jpg By now, you’ve probably heard and read a fair bit about Huawei‘s newest flagship devices, the P9, and P9 Plus, that launched at an event in London a couple of weeks back. While the presentation focussed heavily on Huawei’s collaboration with Leica in developing the P9’s dual-camera setup, the handset’s part in Huawei’s ambitious plan to sell 140 million handsets in 2016 was also mentioned, as well as a hint as to when the company’s next flagship will be announced. Huawei’s Mobile Production Line President, Gang He, said that the P9 and P9 Plus production line is capable of manufacturing…
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The CIA is getting serious about monitoring social media
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/843726b8876857a0dba820a04c87a7fa.jpgThough not a secret, it's not widely known that the CIA has its own venture capital firm called In-Q-Tel. The purpose of In-Q-Tel is simple: invest in high-tech companies as a means to ensure that the CIA remains on top of the latest and greatest technology breakthroughs and advancements. As In-Q-Tel's first CEO Gilman Louie once stated, the firm's work allows the CIA to remain "at the cutting edge of information technology advances and capabilities." Earlier this year, In-Q-Tel (IQT) held a CEO Summit that brought together the CEOs of a number of companies that IQT has investments in. Some of…
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Accuweather now provides 90-day weather forecasts but meteorologists call BS
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1c651c63869b91c4ed035abb30153af1.jpgEven though some litigious folks have tried over the years, you can't sue a weatherman for giving you the wrong information. Did you end up getting soaked because the weather report said it was going to be 75 and sunny this weekend when in reality a mini-monsoon landed on your front door? Well, you're out of luck on multiple fronts. The fact of the matter is that weather reports provide no real guarantee as to anything weather related. They are, in very pure sense, mere predictions. And sure, modern-day computing has perhaps improved the accuracy of weather reports, but it's important to remem…
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Watch a man activate Siri by asking Amazon Echo to ask Google Now how to activate Siri
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/948b089214cda2c726681947c8dc3213.pngWe're surrounded by voice-enabled personal assistants these days, but what if we could make them all talk to one another? That's the ambition of Leon Nicholls, who recently activated Siri on an iPhone by going through three different voice-enabled assistants first. As you'll see in the following video, the chain reaction among all the computerized assistants is a pretty amusing sight. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5bce5a885e9adab10a0d1057003ea2e7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How do computers know what they’re looking at?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e56e6ad039a7278e497891ed47f99fe5.jpgComputers have become so advanced that they can recognize the contents of the photos you take with your iPhone or Android smartphone, meaning you’ll be able to easily find a certain picture by simply describing it to a computer in the future. It’s all possible thanks to advanced deep learning techniques that train computers to recognize all sorts of shapes and objects in regular images. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dbc4647252ce6c4eb6a7b6c0a42d823a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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One of the most popular PC games of all time now runs on Android phones
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/081ee6b10e79aa6818704144d3859231.pngThe average mobile game is never going to compare to a $60 console game, but as smartphones become increasingly powerful, the idea of bringing full-fledged gaming experiences to mobile platforms becomes more and more plausible. To that end, mobile developer Alibek Omarev has rewritten the client for popular PC FPS Counter-Strike 1.6 to run on Android devices. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ed692488a971178f6a89c28af3219c5._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google Play Music Podcasts have finally arrived
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ad0e2d2b4921a75eaedc0dc71d7f04f4.jpg Podcasts have been something Google Play Music has lacked ever since it launched many years ago. That’s why today marks an important day in the evolution of Google Play Music. Today, Google has officially introduced podcast support for Play Music. Starting today, on web and the Android app, users can access podcasts over a wide-range of subjects. The update is rolling out to the those in the United States and Canada first, with more regions coming in the weeks/months ahead. Users can dive into the plethora of podcasts available right from the main menu. Just like Play Music’s rando…
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Latest Android N preview introduces VR platform settings
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ba8217ae7718db6d8a395fc0e077ee7.png Last week Google released the second Android N Developer Preview with new goodies like support for Vulkan, some new emojis and a smattering of user interface tweaks. As developers have started to dig in a little deeper, one of the discoveries that has been made are some settings that indicate Google may be planning to hook in support for virtual reality to a much greater extent with the next version of Android. Deep in the settings for apps running on an Android device, there are a couple new flags to set an app as a “VR Listener” or “VR Helper.” Although it is not exactly clear what r…
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[TA Deals] Grab a Lifetime subscription to VPNGhost for just $25
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9415da2584a7d5e88c36f4d4de8e53a2.jpg Using a virtual private network to access the internet can unlock a veritable host of benefits such as accessing sites and streaming services in a different region that would otherwise be barred from your current geographical location, as well as allowing you to mask your identity from prying eyes. If you’ve thought about using a VPN, then look no further than this lifetime subscription to VPNGhost, available for just $25 from Talk Android Deals. While other VPN services may cause your internet connection to slow down, VPNGhost promises a blazingly fast service, with a 1Gbps uplink. Thi…
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Google Glass successor loses key team member
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a9c3dafdc7b8ae4a096c679f40fb70d.jpg Project Aura, the name given to the successor project for Google Glass and potentially other wearable technology, has lost a key member of the team. Geoff Dowd came on board last fall to head up the user experience design component of the project. A new report indicates that he departed Google in March, a mere five months into his tenure. Dowd joined Google and Project Aura after working for Adobe on their user interface team. While the departure of a key team member may not be too noteworthy by itself, the connection to what was once one of Google’s higher profile projects may be a tr…
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LG invites developers to their new Friends Online Portal
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ae77ec3fbd03ae23b0974552ed77bb23.jpg LG has announced the official opening of the LG Friends Online Portal. This will help third-party developers promote their products and expand LG’s mobile ecosystem. According to LG, the Friends Online Portal will initially open for business in the United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and South Korea. More will be added with time. Once opened, third-party developers will be able to promote their products through the use of LG’s Friends Online Portal. There will also be a discussion page for anyone wanting to learn more about the company’s modular devices like the LG …