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10 ‘Star Wars’ mysteries we won’t know the answer to for months or even years
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8ed85f2a0ae639278959250c0d795063.jpgDespite the impossibly high expectations from fans who had been waiting years for it, Star Wars: The Force Awakens managed to capture the imagination of the filmgoing public, quickly becoming one of the highest grossing movies ever. That said, it wasn't quite as straightforward or cohesive as A New Hope, it's primary inspiration. So until we see more from the new slate of Star Wars filmmakers, we're stuck poring over several unsolved mysteries. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/daf3a88b26a227df8a22b9620bf778cb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Uh oh: 'Game of Thrones' might come to an end much sooner than we thought
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/281b8d11e953702f09e57bb5505286a1.jpgIf Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have their way, we might only have 23 more episodes to look forward to before the show goes off the air for good. In an interview with Variety, Benioff and Weiss said that they are currently trying to decide if they should shorten the seventh season of Game of Thrones to seven episodes and the eighth season to just six. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/87453322f3a9c364b3dedb680d4be733._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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At least nothing Apple does could make App Store search any worse, right?
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/629c01a612fccc247eef73b490ed079d.jpgApple is really, really good at some things and really, really bad at others. Every company obviously has strengths and weaknesses, but Apple's seem to be further apart on the spectrum than most companies. And somewhere on the opposite side of that spectrum from "building gorgeous smartphones" lies "App Store search," a crucial app discovery feature that, quite frankly, couldn't be any worse than it is right now. You can literally search for some apps by name and not find them anywhere in your results. Well, Apple is finally starting to take its App Store search problem more seriously accordin…
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You can preorder ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ on Blu-ray or DVD right now
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6d50098de64821c898053a76db8ed9f9.jpgThe latest movie from the DC Comics universe was panned by critics almost universally. Meanwhile, fans completely ignored them and went out to theaters in droves to watch. The company continues to set box office records as it passed $700 million long go, and audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. Apparently, critics still can't wrap their heads around exactly what superhero movie fans are looking for. Well, you've already seen Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in the theater, so now it's time to get ready for the film's release on disc and digital download by preordering it now. …
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Crazy video: Service technician goes on a joyride and snorts coke in a customer’s car
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2655786458754b9d9006ea7dfe941ef0.pngHave you ever taken your car in for servicing and found something amiss with it afterward? Even if you have, you've hopefully experienced nothing like what one Audi owner went through when he found traces of a mysterious white powder found in the seams of his car's seats after picking it up from the Audi Palo Alto servicing center. But the true horror came when he checked his dashboard camera's video and learned that the service technician seems to have snorted cocaine in his car before taking it on a joyride. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ad2d10a54419accccfdb32a833000d…
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‘Deadpool 2’ confirmed: Ryan Reynolds and the original team return for the sequel
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/70c12289a2ce57654095a22cb0ce2f3b.jpgDeadpool wasn’t even out in early February, and word broke out that a sequel is already in the works. A couple of months and $757 million later, Fox announced at CinemaCon that Deadpool 2 is indeed real, featuring Ryan Reynolds and the same team that worked on the first movie, including director Tim Miller and writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4df61ebeb196c94266d58cd951215d2a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The second-biggest Kickstarter project ever is also a spectacular fail
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0a3d15730edad6580353f2da83884666.jpgRemember the Coolest Cooler Kickstarter that became the most funded Kickstarter project in the summer of 2014? With more than $13 million in pledges, the Coolest surpassed the Pebble smartwatch by promising to become the high-tech cooler that the 21st century deserves. However, the company behind it failed to deliver the product on time. Fast-forward to spring 2016 and Coolest is asking backers who have not received their cooler to pay an extra $97 for “expedited delivery.” (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4d12211a64f5c79cbd1ae3d7e2fbabb9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Rep…
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Customize your Nexus with a photo case
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/54d01f9739dd50e1f305e0d900f3acbc.png Google has made it easier for you to personalize your phone with the launch of My Live Case, which lets users create customized snap cases for their Nexus 5X, Nexus 6 and Nexus 6P phones. The design studio in the Google Store lets you take a photo or a special place on Google Maps and put it on a case. A bunch of filters let you make the image your own and as a bonus, the image also gets made into a live wallpaper for your home screen. For a little more info, go check out this video: Click here to view the embedded video. Source: Google Come comment on this article: Cust…
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[Deal] Amazon selling a 16GB Galaxy S5 for just $160
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/616da7b48974190ad513829f24f63adf.jpg Amazon’s new Deal of the Day has started, and this time around its an unlocked and refurbished 16GB Samsung Galaxy S5 for just $160. The Galaxy S5 is still a really neat smartphone. It might be a couple years old, but the handset is still quite powerful in real-world use. Sure, it might not stack up with in a pure specs race on paper, but it’ll be able to handle any task you throw at it. And at $160, you’re getting a huge savings on the original price, making this guy a difficult one to pass up. This model is a refurbished unit, and as such, it comes with a 90-day warranty. If you …
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Rundown: LG G5 vs HTC 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S7
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/05914670e9bf597fa635b7ad14ac71d2.jpg So it’s time for you to choose your next phone. LG, HTC, and Samsung all have new flagships for 2016 that are worthy of your consideration. The word “premium” is associated with these three, but each holds unique qualities. With the G5, you’re getting an innovative modular design that has never been implemented for a mainstream device. The Galaxy S7, though, goes back to what you’re familiar with by including a big battery and a microSD card slot within a sleek glass and metal body. Then there’s the the HTC 10, boasting a gorgeous design that masks the beastly internal specifications. It r…
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Updated Connect app adds AirPlay support to HTC’s older flagships
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0cede5809c2c16c2e0d837012a8f096e.jpg The HTC 10 may be a stunning smartphone with its metal unibody and distinct chamfered posterior, but there’s more to a smartphone than just the hardware. HTC has a bunch of its proprietary apps available from the Play Store offering unique features, perhaps none more so than the HTC Connect app, that has just been updated with native support for Apple’s AirPlay streaming technology. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8a13ff8d3f2524e35235ff10418b1ec.pngThe HTC Connect app adds AirPlay functionality to not just the HTC 10, but some of the Taiwanese company’s older flagships such…
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Verizon is offering up to 2GB of free data for using Android Pay
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a62fb800211f4e4ee597c04cda47113d.pngBuckle up, because you’re about to get hit with the most ironic promotion of 2016. Verizon is offering up to 2GB of free data to any customers that use Android Pay for two months. After years of anticompetitive practices blocking Google Wallet, delaying Samsung Pay, and tons of other sketchy behavior, Verizon is finally supporting a mobile payment system that they aren’t paying under the table. Go ahead, check the date. It’s definitely not April 1st. The promotion does have a few catches, but it won’t cost you anything extra or hassle you in any way. All you have to do is use Android Pay at…
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Tesla Model 3 reservations approach 400,000, but production remains a challenge
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1e9e61bdc92b8c799f63d89ca61d9ab.pngIf you thought that Tesla Model 3 momentum had died down, think again. During a recent speech in Amsterdam, Tesla VP of Business Development Diarmuid O'Connell revealed that the number of Model 3 reservations is now approaching 400,000. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/70795383e2af84aac5453423f7abcd70._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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iOS 10 concept imagines exciting new iPhone features we’ve been dying for
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/65bf895a26862831565a0f3571e8b2bc.pngApple has made significant strides over the years when it comes to the usability and sleekness of its mobile operating system, but sometimes even the most successful designers would be wise to listen to criticism from fans. In a new video, YouTube user Ralph Theodory has taken a stab at his own conceptual design for iOS 10, and it's quite the improvement over iOS 9. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0423c0db062672dcf2c2e471e4130ea6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The 3 best new features Google added in the latest Android N preview
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b6bd2ec06d2b492bc166f84bd8e2021d.jpgGoogle released its second preview for Android N this week and it comes with a bunch of new features that all Android users should love. Below we'll go through three of the coolest features that Google added to the latest Android N developer preview, although most Android users should know that it will still be many months before they'll actually be able to get the software on their devices. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/53a9035f62e2220bb298ebc7aeb0026b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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5 surprisingly cheap HDTVs with built-in Roku
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59c5a2c09f37af00e1563dae2614c451.jpgIf we're being honest, most smart TVs these days just aren't smart enough. For a decent viewing experience you still need a set-top box like a Roku, which is one of the leading streaming media boxes out there. But why not combine the two and build Roku features right into a TV instead of the crummy "smart" software found on most TVs? We're way ahead of you. Below, you'll find five shockingly affordable HDTVs with Roku features built in. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d83baccc8fc83c1a033f26aeffa5007._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is what ‘Batman v Superman’ looked like before they added special effects
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b46aae639e15c5a5cb51649442b2099b.jpgAlthough the critical reaction to Batman v Superman has been largely negative (still hasn't cracked 30% on Rotten Tomatoes), plenty of filmgoers and reviewers alike had positive things to say about the look of the film. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f3b24cb1719ba2d5d5c8729a83a5358a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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[Video] Unboxing the HTC 10
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f0a5ad22e81df034de378494333bde10.jpg Less than a week after HTC announced its new flagship, the HTC 10, we got our grubby little paws on one. And here, for your delight and edification, is video of Talk Android’s fearless leader, Justin Herrick, unboxing the latest from HTC. One of the first things Justin removes after the phone is the charging cord, which has both a USB and USB Type-C connector. The box also includes a wall adapter with a USB connector. His next step is to unwrap the phone itself. The model he is unboxing came in the color Glacial Silver, which means you get a silver back and black front. As he point…
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[TA Deals] Save 20% off of a Pebble Time smartwatch
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/75724053b0e2ae5fa73888fe64c29c56.jpgIf you’re in the market for a new smartwatch, you might want to give the Pebble Time a look, especially considering you can get it for 20% off with this deal. $120 for a fantastic smartwatch that launched at $199? Not bad at all. The deal marks the 20% off of the Pebble Time’s recent price cut down to $149, which nets you a water resistant watch with incredible battery life and plenty of great fitness tracking options. Pebble has its own app store full of utilities and games, its health tracking takes minimalist approach to letting you know how well you’re sleeping and how active you are, a…
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These apps are pre-installed on the unlocked HTC 10
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/43d35d9706da018f26076f8627401e2c.jpg Among the companies putting their own touches on Android, HTC has always provided the most favorable experience. It’s not like stock Android but it’s way better than TouchWiz from Samsung and LG UX 5.0. The HTC 10 ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow sitting behind Sense 8.0, and this time HTC’s software overlay is lighter than ever before. While the visuals are still in place, the company pulled back on the number of self-made apps in favor of allowing Google’s to work. Hit the break to see what HTC has pre-installed on the unlocked edition of the HTC 10. Read more: HTC 10 is …
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Gear Manager app for iOS leaks online, launch could be imminent
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/14d9afd7be47e8f953eac1cf8ddb3216.jpg The Gear Manager app for iOS has leaked on an online forum, indicating that Gear S2 support for iOS could be available in just a few weeks. We’ve heard plenty of rumors in the past, indicating that Gear S2 support was on the way. We first had of a end-of-March launch date, but that never happened. Verizon even teased that the update was available, but that turned out to be just an error by the company. But now, we’re seeing some more solid evidence that Gear S2 support for iOS is out there. The full Gear Manager app for iOS was posted on a Taiwanese forum. Obviously sideloading the…
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Nest CEO came to company’s defense at weekly Google meeting
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c8ae64faf76b5bc0ca2777d08f33be86.jpgNest has had a rough time in the news recently, especially considering all of the allegations that the company isn’t making enough money for Alphabet. However, Nest CEO Tony Fadell doesn’t think things are so bad, and he even went to a Google weekly staff meeting to defend his company. Despite missing sales targets and accusations of toxic company culture, Fadell says Nest has been working hard to correct its mistakes and it has been growing every year. He knows where Nest has the biggest problems, and they’ve been steadily addressing things to keep improving like any other company would. O…
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Now we know why C-3PO had a red arm in ‘The Force Awakens’
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/73087203815b75cfaf12684fd3a387c5.jpgThere are plenty of mysteries in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and one of them involved iconic droid C-3PO. In case you didn't notice, C-3PO had a red left arm instead of his usual gold-colored arm. This mysterious change was totally unexplained in the movie itself and we've never had any answer for it... until now. Per iO9, the first issue of the new Marvel comic Star Wars: C-3PO #1 offers details about how C-3PO got his not-so-shiny new red arm. Spoilers obviously follow below. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4835cc81b5f20648b3cd9637cc7bdb1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Geniu…
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Why the White House won’t share San Bernardino iPhone hack with Apple
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8f41029b3001fa26c6682ccf62720e15.jpgThe San Bernardino iPhone doesn’t contain relevant information for the ongoing investigation of the December mass shooting, but that doesn’t mean the government will share with Apple what security hole was exploited to unlock it. A new report reveals that the company who helped the FBI crack the iPhone has sole legal ownership of the hack, White House sources revealed, which means it’s unlikely the government will disclose it to any entity, including Apple. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d477c1eb599cfb438eeea0f46a3bcbd4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Apple just lost a key designer who helped create the original iMac and the iPhone
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6f79c749592040a510097feff1b1d2f.jpgFor just the second time in company history, a member of Apple's vaunted industrial design team has left for another company. Originally reported by The Information, longtime designer Danny Coster has opted to try and spread some of his design magic at GoPro. Coster is set to begin his new career at GoPro in in just two weeks whereupon he will become the company's Vice President of Design. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2206c382069870e514bdfaf663ee97c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report