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Poll: Will you buy the HTC 10?
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/229808f667c72606b7b24fd55c7e329d.png It’s time to ask a very important question about the HTC 10 now that the phone is real and nearing a release. We want to know whether or not you intend on buying HTC’s 2016 flagship, which is currently up for pre-order on the company’s site. With the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 already being sold worldwide, HTC is a little late to the race. HTC is banking on its trademark gorgeous design and top-notch internals to get the HTC 10 into the hands of millions. It’s your turn to tell us if HTC has done enough this year. Hit the break to participate in our poll. Note: There is a poll emb…
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Microsoft has a clever idea to smarten up mobile hotspots
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db14cf8c96036921d613d0a958eb28e2.jpgIt seems we rarely use our phones and computers anymore without some kind of connection to the web. Whether it’s through 3G, LTE, or Wi-Fi, we’re always looking to be connected to the internet. Microsoft knows we're always looking for ways to improve our connectivity and that's why it's figured out a way to fix a concern some internet users are having with Wi-Fi tethering. The Windows 10 maker has created software that can intelligently adapt the power consumption of a smartphone to maximize battery life while keeping up a Wi-Fi hotspot that can be used by other devices to connect to the inter…
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Can the FBI already hack newer iPhones?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/233d1690be7b09101ed72d0e132536bb.jpgLate last week we found out that the FBI can’t hack Apple’s latest iPhones. In fact, according to its director, the tool used to extract information from the San Bernardino iPhone 5c can’t be used on anything newer than the iPhone 5s. Not even the iPhone 5s which was launched simultaneously with the iPhone 5c can’t be hacked that way. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b94df0b35ad57e0934dc4b4afedd4ab._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Tesla Model X recall highlights risk of massive Model 3 rollout
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e505b7a3c51cee0f0e43eb5ec38fd26c.pngTesla earlier today issued a recall for the Model X, the company's well-received crossover SUV based on the Model S platform. The reason for the recall lies in a design flaw affecting the vehicle's third row of seats. Specifically, a faulty locking hinge on the last row of seats could potentially cause the seats to collapse forward during a crash. While there have been no reported incidents to date, Tesla obviously wants to get ahead of the problem as early as possible. "Despite [15] prior successful tests and no reports of a third row seat slipping in any customer vehicles," Tesla said in an …
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Samsung is fixing the biggest problem with the Galaxy S7 edge
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/646aa5bf3893469a327d4de0dcef33a4.jpgThe new Galaxy S7 edge is my favorite Android phone ever. In fact, it's my favorite phone period in terms of hardware. In just a few short years, Samsung has gone from selling cheap-feeling plasticky flagship smartphones to building smartphone hardware that is absolutely best in class. Combine that with a gorgeous 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display in a shockingly compact form factor for a phablet, and you've got a recipe for success. No phone is perfect though, and the S7 edge definitely ships along with some annoying issues. Thankfully though, a new update will fix the biggest complaint many user…
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Don’t expect big changes from this year’s ‘Apple Watch 2’
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1d5c4fe412a9c57418fa3d1a8842a42a.jpgSince its release last year, the Apple Watch hasn't exactly taken the world by storm. Sure, the device launched with a lot of hype and fanfare, but the Apple Watch hasn't exactly become the homerun many believed it would be. Tellingly, Apple has still never disclosed sales figures for the Apple Watch. But to be fair, Tim Cook has said that sales have increased with each passing quarter. The fact that the Apple Watch didn't instantly become a revolutionary product, however, isn't necessarily a troubling warning sign. Indeed, if we take a look back at Apple's storied history, we see that it took…
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[TA Deals] Scapple for Mac and Windows only $9 for a limited time
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ace458adfca299d0f9c3b2867552f426.jpg If you have a lot of great ideas and want to make something logical out of them, then you might want to consider looking into some mind-mapping software. This type of software will help you make connections between your ideas and help make some sort of logical sense out of them by getting them on paper. This is just what Scapple does over on Talk Android Deals does, and it might be just what you need. Quickly jot down ideas to make sense of them Trace lines or arrows between related ideas Double click anywhere on the canvas to type Move notes around & never run out of space (unl…
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LG Hi-Fi Plus module for the G5 won’t be available in several countries
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/609ad51f7f429fe3c28c51e10dccc1f6.jpgLG’s G5 has one of the most unique features we’ve ever seen on a smartphone in its module setup, which should theoretically open things up for a ton of really cool accessories. After it was announced, LG said a hi-fi DAC and a camera module were announced, too, but it looks like some of us might not be able to buy one of those. The HiFi Plus module that replaces the G5’s onboard DAC with a much better one has been completely scraped from LG’s US website and it doesn’t show up on the LG Friends link on their site, either. The only thing left is the LG CAM Plus module and all of the other acc…
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LG expects first quarter profits to rise as part of rebound
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/89ac424a4f290d52fe8d3b9ad3231f42.jpg After a rough 2015, LG Electronics may be on the rebound financially based on new guidance it released today concerning first quarter results. For the first time ever, the company has released official earnings estimates prior to the actual publication of financial results, which may be a good sign of the company’s confidence that it has turned the corner. According to LG, first quarter profit of 505 billion won ($441M USD) will be the best quarter since the second quarter of 2014. LG indicates in their announcement today that the forecast of 505 billion won in profit is well above fin…
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LG G5 QuickCover case suggests that the G5 SE is real
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b505162e47bbacd0cf2a5dc8204e898c.jpg Last week, LG trademarked the name G5 SE, which we assumed could be an upcoming smaller and low-end variant of the G5. According to a new case leak, the G5 SE is real, but it wasn’t exactly what we thought it could be. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a20f3ad391c9cbfec348e5d9ce083745.jpg The LG G5 QuickCover cases appear to be compatible with both the G5 and the G5 SE, thanks to the compatibility logos at the top of the box. This pretty much confirms that the G5 SE is real, and that it will be the same size as its sibling, the LG G5. If the G5 SE is going to be anothe…
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T-Mobile’s Galaxy S6, S6 Edge begin receiving Marshmallow
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/58ecfc3c20701cb0c31bb6ab141d40ab.jpg T-Mobile has begun pushing out the long awaited Android 6.0.1 update to both the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Marshmallow, as you might be familiar with already, brings a ton of extra goodies to the handsets, including the battery saving feature known as Doze, App Permissions, better animations, improved performance, and a ton of other things. T-Mobile hasn’t posted changelogs for the devices yet, but the update is currently rolling out now. This update will bump the Galaxy S6’s software version to G920TUVU3EPD1 and the Galaxy S7 Edge’s version to G925TUVU3EPD1. Normally, you’ll get a…
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Amazon’s 13 best deals of the day: Thermostat smarter than Nest, 55″ 4K Sony TV and more
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f5b677a390d7de400cf1bc40bc22a491.jpg It's time to start your week off with a bang, bargain hunters. The BGR Deals team has some great deals to tell you about today, as Amazon's deep daily discounts cover things like a ton of flash drives and memory cards, an affordable smart thermostat that's better than Nest, a 55-inch 4K TV from Sony, and much more. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0af7d9f9fd7d221e7b43e088b143b664._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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SpaceX releases incredible photos of its historic Falcon 9 sea landing
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2d92ea8603025bab5d7dde8972ea3e2b.jpgSpaceX was contracted for a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station, and in order to cut down on the exorbitant cost of space travel, the aerospace company has been trying to safely land and recover rockets for reuse in future missions. After months of failed attempts, SpaceX finally managed to land a Falcon 9 rocket on a barge in the middle of the sea on Friday afternoon. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4947395f39cf1aa9cdbf287799694308._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to stream every episode of Game of Thrones season 6 for free
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72e3a19baba46fb09342b43a47c96829.jpgHBO's smash hit Game of Thrones is set to return with new episodes in less than two weeks. Can you believe it? The first episode of season 6 premieres on April 24th at 9:00 p.m. EDT, and it's set to be one of the most widely watched premieres in history — which is fairly impressive when you consider the fact that HBO is a premium channel. Of course, you can still watch the premiere episode of Game of Thrones season 6 for free by signing up for a free trial of HBO Now, the network's online-only streaming service that doesn't even require a pay TV subscription. Everyone knows that. What you migh…
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Hurry: Amazon is having a big one-day sale on flash drives and memory cards
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/37e45fbbcc8981d3607312f6260a53da.jpg Every time you think memory products like flash drives, SD cards and MicroSD cards can't possibly get any cheaper, Amazon goes ahead and hosts a killer sale with insanely low prices. This time around, Amazon has a great gold box sale going on Lexar memory products, which are just as good as SanDisk or any other major brand out there. Included in today's sale are MicroSD cards up to 128GB, SD cards up to 128GB, and flash drives up to 128GB. One of the flash drives is built into a Lightning to USB cable, so you can use it with an iPhone, iPad or computer, and it can even charge your iOS dev…
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Watch the exclusive ‘Captain America: Civil War’ trailer from the MTV Movie Awards
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/78387af8a43a09c6dba550a48bc36f87.jpgWe have less than a month to wait before we finally get to see the Avengers movie we’ve all been waiting. Captain America: Civil War is Marvel’s version of Batman v Superman for this year. The latter didn’t impress critics but made a boatload of cash at the box office regardless of negative reviews. Considering that the third Captain America installment has already been praised in early reviews, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about the upcoming Avengers flick. In addition to screening an exclusive Suicide Squad trailer, last night’s MTV Movie Awards also released a brand new Civil W…
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HTC 10 promotional video leaks ahead of April 12 launch
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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A promotional video for the HTC 10 has leaked today ahead of its much anticipated April 12 launch tomorrow. The new video doesn’t tell us much of anything new, aside from giving us a detailed look at other angles of the handset. We’ve seen the handset pop up in plenty of leaks already, so this video doesn’t necessarily show anything we don’t already know. In the video you’ll specifically notice that HTC has indeed dropped the “One M” branding, leaving “HTC” as the only logo on the handset. This follows along with the rumors that HTC would drop the One M moniker, and just call the phone the HTC 10. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3feaf4743dcf65110454…
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Get the LG G5 from Vodafone and get a free CAM Plus friend to go with it
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b40561339664befbaa36f3a27cd14554.jpg Besides unveiling its 30-Day Network Guarantee allowing customers to cancel their contracts with no-strings-attached, Vodafone UK has also announced that the LG G5 is now available for purchase for just £9 upfront for the handset on a variety of tariffs. Join us after the break for more details. After paying the £9 upfront fee, you can either choose the Vodafone Red Bundle that brings unlimited texts, unlimited minutes and 2GB of 4G data for £34, or the Red Value Bundle that brings an increased 4G data allowance of 4GB, as well as a choice of 6 months free access to Sky Sports Mobile …
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Vodafone UK’s 30-Day Network Guarantee allows you to cancel the contract with no strings...
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1a1e94d6950940b370e1bf43e6f8af3c.png With the acquisition of EE by telecoms company, BT, being given the go-ahead by regulators, and Three UK in the process of acquiring O2, Vodafone UK needs to offer something unique to stay relevant. To that end, Vodafone UK has announced that it will offer a 30-day Network Guarantee to new and upgrading customers whereby they can choose to stay or leave after 30 days, with no strings attached. Basically, the 30-day Network Guarantee will allow new and upgrading customers to test Vodafone’s network, giving them the option of leaving if the network doesn’t perform as required. I can imagi…
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Upcoming HTC 10 shows off for the camera one last time before April 12th
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8438d6dd4d40a5f7f4c77fbc17af4e9.jpgThe HTC 10 is coming in just a couple days, but that’s obviously not going to stop the early leaks. The latest comes from GSM Helpdesk and shows a pretty great look at the device in the flesh, no press render included. It looks like most of the other leaks we’ve seen, although it’s probably one of the best views of the black model that’s cropped up yet. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bf4e23127eb5488645eef18f7fae0f9f.jpg But images of the device aren’t all that’s leaked; GSM Helpdesk says that the HTC 10 will be globally available in mid-May, so don’t expect a same-day ava…
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Google Fiber’s free Internet option in Kansas City being dropped
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1f81fbc73cdc5af526b707d6109b4f29.jpg Google Fiber was introduced at least partly as a way to shock the broadband Internet access market into introducing more options for customers and driving competition. Besides entering the market as a new player, Google Fiber also introduced some new pricing models, including one that offered free Internet access for life if a customer paid an upfront fee of $300. In Google Fiber’s first ever market, Kansas City, the company has announced that they are ending the free Internet option. In place of the free Internet that came with 5Mbps service, Google Fiber will offer an option called F…
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China’s death simulator is meant to make you reexamine your life
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ab451fde89281b4c8cc1b2532a66d35b.pngHaving spent much the past several days immersed in virtual reality, I understand the appeal of out-of-the-box experiences, but this one might be too much for me. Earlier this week, Reuters reported on an attraction in Shanghai called Xinglai, which gives people a chance to experience a simulation of death. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/af1a08f1c1d3d54187ba8ec87a088992._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This has to be one of the smallest Bluetooth headsets on the planet
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ca3e17bddd90a699e11a79a2385b866b.jpg A Bluetooth headset is one of the most important smartphone accessories out there because it frees up your hands while you're talking on the phone. These little accessories have come quite a long way in recent years, but what might be most surprising is how compact they've become. Take the Rowkin Mini Bluetooth 4.1 Sport In-Ear Headset with Noise Cancelling Mic and Portable Charging Case, for example. This little headset is shockingly small but it packs more features than you would expect to find even in a larger model. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/28255a3e2ae…
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Apple Watch 2 with 20-40% thinner casing may be introduced in June
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d38e20708474302504d07927a97f941e.jpgAccording to analyst Brian White of Drexel Hamilton, Apple may introduce a completely revamped version of the Apple Watch as early as June. While previous reports pointed to a September 2016 introduction, MacRumors reports that White recently toured a number of companies from Apple's supply chain and heard rumblings that Apple may take some time at WWDC to showcase its next-gen wearable. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b72b4dcffa92b0af64174b37dfdcc2a1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Late addition to the HTC 10 leaked image gallery surfaces
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/038f4e270ed217da9aa4383a98845793.jpg The big reveal of the HTC 10 on April 12th is only a few days away and we will finally get our first looks at the official production device. Notwithstanding the short amount of time left until then, a new image has surfaced that appears to reveal a white version of the HTC 10. The image that surfaced on the Weibo social network in China shows the fingerprint scanner and one of the capacitive buttons housed in the bezel lit up. Although it does not reveal much, we can also see the Sense 8 user interface running on the device. Along the top bezel there is a small slit present that on…