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The HTC 10’s features get shown off in these official promo videos
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d94d7de281f187944fe98a262a8b1931.png The HTC 10 launched yesterday, and so far? Well, HTC’s obsession would appear to be paying dividends with its latest flagship. The HTC 10 has matched the Galaxy S7 Edge in the camera rankings, and as usual with HTC, it’s a beauty to behold. As is often the case with flagship launches, HTC has released a slew of official promo videos showing off the 10’s features and we have them embedded for you after the break. Announcing HTC 10 HTC 10 : First Impressions HTC 10: Control HTC 10: Camera HTC 10: Battery HTC 10: Audio HTC 10: Performance HTC 10: Design …
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Man takes over 200,000 photographs to capture one perfect image
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c605edd286cb4105ccacd1a2a30113aa.jpgHow many different shots are you willing to take until you capture that perfect photo? One professional photographer spent some five months shooting over 200,000 photographs to get the image he wanted. Sure, he used an automated camera setup for his scene, but this doesn’t make it any less impressive. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4e473b127fa3cd8c54ff5cc3627d0b8._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Texting with friends? Don’t use these confusing emoji
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b64f3db826511082c4b3930b25764797.jpgYou might be using emoji on your iPhone or Android device a lot these days, but it turns out you probably don't really understand what you're sending to someone else. A new study shows that certain emoji images will be misunderstood by both senders receivers, as there’s no unified set of images across operating systems. Because images look different depending on what mobile device you’re using, they may trigger a positive or negative response, which can lead to unintended interpretations, conclusions, and results. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bbfe1cf443f793e481d49c3d8…
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Man creates heavy metal version of iconic iPhone ringtone
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f9acf09fd1566d9b220584f7d8cf0299.jpgIn a scenario that has undoubtedly played out countless times in offices, at parties, in dorms, houses, or basically anywhere there's a mass of people, individuals will hear the iPhone's default ringtone blaring and will instinctively reach for their pockets to see if their phone is the culprit. In fact, the iPhone's default ringtone - named Marimba, if you're curious - is so ingrained in our collective minds that people will routinely check their pockets even if they have a completely different ringtone enabled. For a little refresher, you can check out the ringtone in question . Sound fami…
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Marvel’s Netflix miniseries ‘The Defenders’ will begin filming this year
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/16e40412843ae67d9463c2733545585a.jpgJust over a year ago, the first season of Daredevil was released on Netflix to widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. It was the first show in a partnership between Marvel and Netflix that would see four lesser-known heroes star in their own series, culminating in an event miniseries called The Defenders. We're still awaiting the first seasons of two of those shows, but on Monday, Daredevil's own Charlie Cox confirmed that The Defenders would shoot in 2016. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/789d3d9f3c00c2d63f9a6a6360035782._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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It looks like HTC finally fixed its phones’ biggest weakness
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e343590986e94d7c03f4c65a090ae3e5.jpgHTC has made a lot of promises with the HTC 10 but the one that will make Android fans most skeptical is the promise that it's finally improved the camera on its flagship device. However, there's some good news here: DxOMark has released its review of the HTC 10's camera on Tuesday and it ranked it right up there with the Galaxy S7 as the best smartphone camera in the world right now. That's high praise and it's indicative that HTC took complaints about past phones' cameras to heart over the last year. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7e8b55a26fe72bfea1c5af65fddb697f._.gif…
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Next Android version number leaked by Samsung
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3c5426947d2c8d05574560efb7e728a0.png Although it does not appear to have been an intentional snafu, Samsung may have leaked the version number for Android N. The information was included in a changelog for Samsung’s own MultiWindow SDK. The next update for the Android operating system was released earlier this year as the Android N Developer Preview and the final name and version are expected to be announced by Google in May at their Google I/O event. According to the information released by Samsung, their MultiWindow SDK has been updated to add compatibility for Android N(7.0). The version number is of interest as it can…
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RCA to launch three massive 4K Android TVs this June
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/908dcd64abbacc8ae50596f35429a7f8.jpg RCA announced today a new 55-inch 4K Android TV set, which will be available in June along with some smaller and larger models of the TV. This 55-inch 4K Android TV is capable of a refresh rate of 120Hz, but also has a built-in engine that will enhance 1080p video. This is basically your normal everyday TV, only its built with Google’s Android TV, giving you access to a larger variety of content and entertainment. The TV is in production now, and will hit stores like Target, Walmart and Sears when it launches in June. It will sell for a shockingly low $600. That’s a sweet deal for …
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Here are the HTC 10 colors
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4e3ee3427a13a02b6c41e58eb8cb12ee.pngReady to get your hands on the new HTC 10? First you’re going to have to choose a color, but your options will be limited depending where you get the phone. What you seen in the image up top is the 2016 flagship from HTC in Topaz Gold, Glacial Silver, and Carbon Gray. If you’re in the United States, you can pre-order the HTC 10 right now directly from the company. HTC is offering the unlocked edition of the phone in Glacial Silver and Carbon Gray for $699. When individual carriers begin selling the HTC 10, customers could be able to buy the Topaz Gold version while losing one of the …
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SeatGeek version 6.0 out now with plenty of new features
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b2243a7ba5a5800fd497ff38547876d4.png SeatGeek today announced version 6.0 of its application, bringing with it plenty of new features that will highly benefit those that are buying event tickets through the app. The meat and potatoes of this update is that users can now send tickets they bought to friends and even the ability to sell tickets on the SeatGeek Marketplace. SeatGeek users will actually be able to send tickets straight to their friends’ smartphones, no longer requiring them to wait outside the venue until everyone is there. The other neat thing is how selling tickets on the SeatGeek Marketplace works. Seat…
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Carriers are leaving HTC without support worldwide
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3e1bf57f675506fac9ffd417fe63aa11.png The HTC 10 was officially announced earlier today, and so far at least, the reception has been quite positive. While it’s a little early to say that HTC has the ball out of the park with its latest flagship, it’s definitely off to a good start. Unfortunately, it seems like the carriers in both the UK and the U.S. aren’t quite on the same page, with two major carriers confirming that they won’t offer the HTC 10 (specifications here) and others seemingly non-committal. The U.S. carrier, AT&T, confirmed earlier today that it would not be offering the HTC 10, instead, the carrier has ad…
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Ahead of ‘Game of Thrones’ premiere, Siri answers your burning GOT questions
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72e3a19baba46fb09342b43a47c96829.jpgWith the season 6 premiere of Game of Thrones now less than two weeks away, HBO has begun ramping up its promotional efforts. Just a few days ago, for instance, HBO released a riveting trailer for the upcoming season that provides us with many clues about what we can expect to see once the popular show returns to air on Sunday, April 24. But HBO isn't the only entity with Game of Thrones on its mind. Even Apple appears to be getting in on the action, albeit in a much smaller and far-removed way. According to a report from MacRumors, Apple has queued Siri up with a number of canned and quirky r…
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Ant-Man is starstruck meeting Captain America in a new clip from ‘Civil War’
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a8ae984bf6543beb189a1640923ec5c.pngWith less than a month to go before the release of Captain America: Civil War, the Disney marketing machine has been kicked into high gear. The cast of the movie has been making the rounds on the late night talk show circuit, a new trailer was shown off at the MTV Movie Awards and now we have another clip to pore over. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/901c56e65b6e73431921cb1e3e56cdf0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Comparing Apple to Enron? Surely you’re joking
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/aaacb8d9f4aa5d6111c35bd6d9b889dd.jpgAndy Fastow may not be a household name, but as the former CFO of Enron, he was an integral part of the company's vast illegal activities and a key figure behind the company's deceptive and overtly fraudulent accounting practices. As a result of his deep involvement in the Enron scandal, Fastow would serve six years in prison. These days, Fastow is a free man who, believe it or not, actually gets paid for speaking appearances. And during one of Fastow's more recent talks, the disgraced CFO spent some time comparing Enron to Apple. The unifying thread between the two companies, according to Fas…
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The answer to the biggest mystery in ‘The Force Awakens’ might be a major letdown
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5ff757bb9fb431b05d3123bb2cc8c845.jpgOne of the burning questions Star Wars: The Force Awakens left us with was the identity of Rey’s parents. Who are they and why did they abandon her when she was very young? A variety of theories have attempted to explain who Rey’s mom and/or dad are, with Leia and Han, or Luke being among the candidates. However, Disney remained quiet about this particular mystery, which is likely going to be unraveled in the upcoming Episode VIII. However, while Star Wars fans desperately want to know details about Rey’s family, Daisy Ridley suggested at the MTV Movie Awards that the detail might not be impor…
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How can you pass up a 48-inch Samsung 4K Ultra HD Smart TV for $500?
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/40feb47fe4c8905ff2e1936e73c9f564.jpg We covered this one earlier in today's roundup of the best daily deals Amazon has to offer, but we just had to break it out into its own post because it really deserves your attention. For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Samsung UN48JU6400 48-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model) for just $499.99 with free Prime shipping. That's nearly $300 off the TV's regular price and it's an insane bargain for a 4.3-star rated 4K TV with smart features and one of Samsung's high-quality displays. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2e11d8670c7a96bafa80c5b3e62c1639._.gif …
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Google’s failed Nest buy underscores wisdom behind Apple’s acquisition strategy
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3f0f8380a266c1a0ceb92e4517ba1ede.jpgWhen Google acquired Nest for $3.2 billion back in January of 2014, many tech observers lamented that Apple didn't swoop in and acquire the company first. Indeed, many were quick to exclaim that Apple was missing out on a tremendous opportunity. And at first blush, such arguments were persuasive. At the time, there was still an air of novelty surrounding Nest. In a relatively short period of time, Nest managed to revitalize, if not kickstart, the notion of a connected home. More than that, the company's Nest Thermostat was seemingly something that could have come out of Apple's own design lab.…
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Oculus Rift launch turns disastrous as preorders are delayed for months
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a482a9346255566db8f8da2079adceef.jpgThe virtual reality future is off to a rocky start. Shortly after the Rift launched late last month, Oculus had to inform many of its customers that their Rift orders would be delayed due to an "unexpected component shortage." Although the shipping cost for any delayed orders was waived, it appears that this was just the first in a string of issues. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d6da2a2afb63f9201597d4dcef11fa74._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Cute little wireless home security camera streams to your phone and has free cloud storage
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c1c748f6460abd955681d95018720bb3.jpg "Cuteness" probably isn't a characteristic that's at the top of your list when you're shopping for a wireless home security camera. But think about it... do you really want a big ugly camera sitting out in various rooms in your house? Of course not, and the good news is that you can get a camera that looks great and works even better — and you can even save some money in the process. From now through the end of the day on Saturday, April 16, the Logitech Circle Wireless HD Video Security Camera with 2-way talk is just $169.99 with free express shipping on Amazon. (more…) http://andr…
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How to save your files from scary new ransomware without paying the ransom
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/839b369f5710d5184ea7da1b3f2e408b.jpgA new type of PC ransomware hit users a couple of weeks ago and it's some of the most dangerous malware of its kind. While previous ransomware apps would encrypt just specific personal data on a computer, Petya can encrypt a victim’s entire startup drive. That means you would not even be able to boot up your computer without the encryption password and in order to obtain it, you would have to pay the ransom. However, it looks like there’s a critical error in Petya that lets anyone decrypt his or her hard drive for free, thanks to the work of a person who found the security hole in this malware…
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Brothers pull the ultimate prank by convincing their sister of a zombie apocalypse
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/aaddaa92cbfd09a8879c1f46b792cf0e.pngViral pranks are rarely as funny as you expect them to be, but when two brothers decided to convince their sister that a zombie outbreak had swept through Washington, DC, her reaction was priceless. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/55f0477525f94c2f4ef4302de5b3cd84._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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T-Mobile’s Des unboxes the HTC 10 at 10,000 feet
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1ac3a132b27bda423400f21d89b1c3a1.png T-Mobile’s Des more often than not takes part in an unboxing video when new smartphones come out. Some of which he did were with the LG G5 and Galaxy S7. Each one is unique in its own way of craziness. This time around, Des takes a look at the all-new HTC 10. According to Des, the new HTC 10 is “all about the camera.” After years of being at the bottom of the pile when it comes to camera tech, HTC may have finally given the people what they wanted, which is an all-around good camera. Des takes the HTC 10 for a test drive at 10,000 feet above the Earth’s surface from a helicopter. Duri…
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[TA Deals] Grab this 6-Port Charging Station for just $19.99
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/104a1c49b2a95a4e091621fd7d15b9ff.jpg Charging your smartphone can be a little messy these days, chances are that there’s multiple smart devices in your home, which means that there’s an unholy mess of cables and chargers sticking out of the plug socket. Luckily, there is a simpler solution, with the 6-port Charging Station that can be snagged for just $19.99 from Talk Android Deals. As the name states, the 6-port Charging Station boasts 6 USB ports allowing you to charge up to 6 devices. The Charging Station has a total output of 8A, with 2 x 5V/0.5A sockets, 2 x 5V/1A sockets, and then the two 5V/2.1A sockets completing t…
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HTC 10 specifications
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8cf454ddc3547d4d81329c2a21871f31.png Many new things are going on with the HTC 10 despite the phone resembling its predecessors, but we’ve sorted it all into an organized table so that you know exactly what’s inside. The aluminum unibody is familiar, but HTC the exact specifications are entirely new for the Taiwanese company. The HTC 10 is, at least on paper, ready to compete with the Samsung and LG’s flagships. Hit the break for the spec sheet. HTC 10 Display5.2-inch Quad HD (2560x1440) Super LCD 5 with Corning Gorilla Glass ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 820 (64-bit) RAM4GB Rear Camera12MP UltraPixel 2 with laser…
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HTC Ice View is next era for company’s flagship case
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b223c0f04432b8e012531bb33b3e0705.png One of the more unique items HTC brought to market with past flagship smartphones was the Dot View case that permitted some limited access to phone notifications with the case closed. For the newly released HTC 10 announced today, HTC also released an updated version of a smartphone case. The HTC Ice View is the company’s next evolution in smartphone cases and expands on the capabilities of the Dot View case. The HTC Ice View is meant to combine protection with accessibility. HTC does this by equipping the front of the case with a tinted see-through cover that provides access to notifi…