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There’s only one way to properly celebrate Easter this weekend
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/eaf09255a872d00416b77806256231e3.jpgThis weekend is Easter weekend and families across the country will get together to celebrate. They’ll eat, they’ll drink, they’ll be merry, and they might even enjoy an Easter egg hunt with the children. But there’s something else you should be doing this weekend to celebrate properly: Take advantage of the fact that everyone has obviously already finished their Easter shopping, and score tons of candy and other fun stuff at ridiculously cheap prices. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c640667412e006eb3d51dcb926b74f64._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Explore Bruce Wayne’s house and the Batcave with this awesome Google Maps Easter egg
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8187a89820ceb3e7f3415218b7eedc0c.jpgBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hasn't exactly been on the receiving end of glowing reviews. It's seemingly been panned by critics and currently sports a 30% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In stark contrast, the whimsical and action-packed Deadpool sports a healthy 84% rating. Nonetheless, it's a safe bet that Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will do reasonably well at the box office, thanks in no small part to a concerted marketing push from Warner Bros. On that note, Google decided to get in on the cross promotion action via a nice easter egg on Google Maps which lets users take a 360 degre…
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Get $149 worth of photo editing tools free from Google right now
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/095b6e78c5d9b87ad78806c36e44fafc.pngWould you like to get $149 of photo-editing software for free right now? Of course you would! And you're in luck because Google has made its premium Nik Collection photography software completely free to download and use. The software, which is normally priced at $149, was acquired by Google in 2012 and it features a wide array of photo editing tools that will make your pictures look like they were taken by a professional. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a03f9bd3514dfa072eff1a5e1a74b4d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Verizon Enterprise Solutions loses customer data to hackers
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e21ead6e2e750375e53b87fbbeac75cd.jpg In a strange twist of fate, Verizon Enterprise Solutions finds itself the victim of a data breach that has exposed 1.5 million customer accounts to hackers. Normally Verizon Enterprise is leading the way in helping businesses, many on the Fortune 500 list, avoid this kind of situation, so finding themselves victims is particularly painful. According to sources familiar with the incident, the hackers surfaced with the information via an underground forum where they were offering to sell the database of customer contact information. The information was priced at $100,000 for the entire s…
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Google makes Nik Collection photo editing plugins free
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d75766a55241a4257310c2d470c3fdea.png As smartphone cameras become more powerful and the default device for many people to capture images, having capable photo editing tools available becomes increasingly important. Google makes some rudimentary editing functions available in their Photos app and more advanced features are available in the Snapseed app. Now Google is making a set of plugins called the Nik Collection, available for free to users to step things up a little bit more. The Nik Collection plugins work with Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture. The plugins include the following: Analog Efex Pro Color Efex Pro S…
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Android developers can win a trip to Google I/O 2016
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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Click here to view the embedded video. Are you an Android developer? Do you want a chance to show off your Android experiment at Google I/O 2016? You’re in luck. Android has announced the Android Experiments I/O Challenge. Developers can submit their Android experiments to the Android Experiments website. The top three experiments will win a trip to I/O 2016, while five runners-up will get a new Nexus 6P. So what exactly makes a good Android experiment? Glad you asked. From AndroidExperiments.com: “Innovative use of new or unique features of the Android platform. Projects that explore how we interact with our devices, in small and big ways. Unique and ext…
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Casio WSD-F10, the outdoor-focused smartwatch, is now on sale
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/596c43603dcc3e5cf59d405a4e466a4f.png Casio’s smartwatch for the outdoorsman is now on sale through ShopCasio, the Google Store, Amazon, and REI. Since the WSD-F10 is packed with unusual features only an outdoorsman would use, the smartwatch’s price is rather large. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f69c5309cfc9fc0704db50bd443e9514.png While all of the retailers are selling the WSD-F10 for $500, color options are limited and the Google Store has an exclusive to start. Other color options include Black, Orange, and Red. ShopCasio: Black, Orange Google Store: Orange, Olive (exclusive) Amazon: Red REI: Bl…
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Verizon pushes security updates for LG G3 and G4, Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72f454e749c9cdc47ff9fe95be93dd29.jpg Verizon is pushing out security updates to the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, as well as the LG G3 and G4. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a0410092102a3e6b685381a074be62f0.jpgThe update for the G3 and G4 purports to “faster display response from a sleep state, and the latest Android security updates.” It also supposedly helps “resolve known issues,” though no mention is made of what the aforementioned “issues” are. The update for the Samsung Galaxyhttp://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/79fa2a239716d0e35a3b6ace3e2c097f.jpg Note Edge provides the most up-to-date security …
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Apple Music just got a new feature on Android that’s not coming to iOS any time soon
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1fd815b99521f810d69e50fcfa3c0f2d.jpgNot long ago, Apple brought its Apple Music app to Android. Having to compete with established powerhouses like Spotify and Pandora, Apple knew it would be hamstrung if it restricted the app to iOS, so it decided to expand to its rival ecosystem. Interestingly, this has provided Apple to opportunity to deliver features that might not make sense on iOS. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1daaef0b28932f1c8ed7e67271197184._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Even Apple uses tech from the company allegedly helping the FBI crack an iPhone
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6fab8146a614285621ed77ca61f2a297.jpgThere’s an entire industry devoted to cracking the iPhone and other smartphones. These companies operate mostly in the dark, offering their services to clients when other methods of retrieving data from a gadget fail. Cellebrite is one of the companies with experience in cracking devices including the iPhone, and the security firm os believed to have inked a deal with the FBI to crack the San Bernardino iPhone 5c. If true, it would be a bit ironic because Cellebrite also counts Apple among its customers. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cd0b1504204c27045a4fc468b9bff65d._.…
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Fascinating instructional video from 1984 explains to viewers how to use email
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/839b369f5710d5184ea7da1b3f2e408b.jpgIn 2016, email is inescapable. If you check your email less than 10 times a day, consider yourself lucky, because it has completely taken over many people's lives. In fact, it's hard to imagine how we'd communicate to anyone other than family and friends if we didn't have email to rely on, which makes videos like the one you're about to watch below all the more hysterical. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4fca44b634cee9ad97fdb57e2daf555a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Don’t miss Conan’s touching tribute to the late Garry Shandling
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b5fe12eac6b686a9192e28c7f36b7bd2.jpgThe comedy world lost a major figure this week when Garry Shandling, the comedic brain behind the groundbreaking series It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show, passed away at the age of 66. Conan O'Brien last night paid tribute to the late comedian in an opening monologue where he praised not only Shandling's sense of humor, but also his empathy and sensitivity, which is something O'Brien says is rare in the world of professional comedy. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e0288985ab71488b7e58282c55683ff6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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OnePlus 3 leak: Purported specs revealed for OnePlus’s next flagship phone
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c1fcc9d994bb0d229d127f77ffee086e.jpgOnePlus has made a name for itself by delivering phones that offer incredible bang for the buck. Last year's OnePlus 2, for example, wowed reviewers by offering flagship-worthy specifications and performance despite costing around half the typical flagship Android device. GizmoChina has now posted purported specifications for the OnePlus 3 that were listed on a recent AnTuTu benchmark test and it looks like OnePlus will once again deliver a piece of cutting-edge hardware. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5279cf05a1c02e9601da0c0900ee6f5f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Future of the Internet: Researchers set new record with 57 Gbps fiber optic data transfer
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a68c3f9eb373ead1865696a130f05a85.jpgWhen you think of prestigious and influential Computer Science and engineering programs, schools like MIT, Stanford, University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon are likely to come to mind. But always lost in the shuffle and seemingly always flying underneath the radar is the venerable University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign which has long been associated with groundbreaking technological breakthroughs. Most recently, the school announced earlier this week that a team of engineers managed to put together fiber optic technology capable of transmitting data at speeds of 57 gigabits per second,…
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Retro meets sleek and stylish in the awesome Flip Down desk clock
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/05c5643085063faa1bf34320377369f3.jpg This is almost definitely the coolest thing you'll every buy for your office. Everything these days is digital and "smart," but sometimes the sleekest gear out there is low tech instead of high tech. Case in point: the niceeshop Retro Flip Down Clock. This awesome desk clock uses internal gears and number cards to tell time like you've never seen before. It harkens back to the good old days, but it does so in a wonderfully chic way. And best of all, it's super affordable on Amazon. (more…) http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7aa67ca909fd7b3d3fc7ba6938233aba._.gif Via BRG …
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Is Apple’s reluctance to implement a bug bounty program a security risk?
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bad37fac82cfd56cf6a3f4b36105d97e.jpgWhile many Silicon Valley tech companies famously employ 'bug bounty' programs whereby individuals or third-party groups can receive substantial monetary rewards for finding critical software bugs, Apple is curiously the odd man out. Whether it's Google handing out $12,000 to a former employee who managed to purchase the Google.com domain name or Facebook paying $15,000 to a security researcher who happened upon a way to unlock any user's account, paying cold hard cash to learn about previously undetected security vulnerabilities is not only commonplace, but also makes a lot of sense. (mor…
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11 new movie trailers from this past week that you need to watch
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1326bdc68f6e5c15919404e2575dec96.jpgIt's the weekend, which means you should consider going to see a movie! To get you in the mood, we have no less than 11 new movie trailers you shouldn’t miss, including the third episode of the Bridget Jones saga – yes, it’s a trilogy. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a5924e2bf264b91f166663a69f71740a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google says 1 million Gmail accounts might have been targeted by government hackers
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3deef2c4386d0d9ed0488dcf76dbd002.jpgIntelligence agencies all over the world look to collect information pertinent to their various operations, and that involves hacking emails accounts. Google for a while now has been able to identify such government-backed hackers, and notify potentially affected customers so they can take immediate action. In an update on the ways Gmail is getting even more secure (which is good news in the wake of the Apple vs. FBI scandal), Google revealed that as many as 1 million Gmail accounts may have been targeted by government-backed attackers so far. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorC…
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[TA Deals] This Folding Bluetooth Keyboard is 50% off
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f17d51ee6f7f1e8ef01b861f9ac9d9fa.jpg If you’re looking for a compact Bluetooth keyboard for your tablet or need something to replace your current tablet keyboard, then Talk Android Deals has the keyboard for you! The Casestudi Folding Bluetooth Keyboard is the perfect cross between functionality and being compact enough where it won’t bother you on your travels. If you’ve ever had to write a lot on-the-go, you know how difficult that can be with your tablet or phone’s software-based keyboard. This Folding Bluetooth Keyboard makes it easy to connect it up to your phone or tablet and start typing away faster than you ever …
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Talk Android Podcast: Episode 1
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5db96af1082c89d53fd376848d5ba641.jpg Listen to the first episode of the Talk Android Podcast presented by iClever. In Episode 1 (3/24/16), we discuss the following topics: iOS support for the Samsung Gear S2 Nextbit cancels CDMA model of the Robin Apple’s new iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 Google making a keyboard for iOS Vizio SmartCast P-Series; Google Cast expansion Samsung Galaxy S7 variants LG G5 release Upcoming HTC and Acer events Audio SoundCloud – Subscribe Pocket Casts – Subscribe TuneIn – Subscribe Stitcher – Coming soon iTunes – Coming soon Video Sponsor – iClever h…
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One of Samsung’s Galaxy S7 variants manages RAM better than the other
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/74814799b46c4dc0f438bff15e493753.jpgSamsung released two variants of the Galaxy S7, and which one you have likely depends on where you live. If you bought it from a carrier in the US, for instance, you’ve got the Snapdragon 820 version, while the international models use Samsung’s own in-house Exynos CPU. Both models perform very well, but some new benchmarks and tests show that one of those models has better performance than the other. According to an unscientific test by PhoneBuff that involved opening lots of apps, the Exynos-powered GS7 manages RAM much more efficiently and has a much better experience hopping back and fo…
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Verizon rolling out new Wi-Fi update for Galaxy S7, S7 Edge
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7344e73b3089e72befbe47cad80ebe07.jpg Verizon has begun pushing out a new update to both the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Both smartphones have been experiencing issues with Wi-Fi and a cellular connection, which should be fixed with this new patch. Once downloaded and installed the Galaxy S7’s software version number will be MMB29M.G930VVRU2APB5 and the Galaxy S7 Edge’s software version number will change to MMB29M.G935VVRU2APB5. Verizon recently rolled out an update to the smartphone, supposedly fixing a bunch of security issues; however, the Android security patch version remained at February 2016. This new update suppose…
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Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) may be on its way to AT&T
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a796d164fd603f97a831db2cc887059.jpg The Galaxy J1 is a relatively new smartphone out of the Korean tech giant that features low-end specs and a competitive price point. According to famous tipster Evan Blass who posted on Twitter, the handset could be on its way to U.S. carrier AT&T. Samsung stays away from U.S. markets for lots of their low and mid-range handsets. However, this will likely not be the case with their new Galaxy J1 for 2016. Evan Blass took it to Twitter to tell everyone the device is inbound to AT&T. He also posted a render of what’s most presumably the version that’ll be available on AT&T. …
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b580fb1cb6e1bfd20a9771b08184cc5d.jpegEarlier this week, we brought you the tragicomic story of Tay, an artificial intelligence chatbot that was designed to interact with and learn from people between the ages of 18 and 24. Unfortunately for Microsoft, however, some racist Twitter trolls figured out a way to manipulate Tay's behavior to transform it into a crazed racist who praised Hitler and denied the existence of the Holocaust. That is obviously not a good thing and Microsoft has penned a followup blog post explaining what went wrong and what it plans to do in the future. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b…
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Controversial new handgun design looks exactly like a smartphone
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ed5f9754f2609279fb370d30e7bf30a8.jpgA new company from Minnesota that's appropriately enough called Ideal Conceal has created quite a bit of controversy after touting the creation of a handgun designed to look like a smartphone. "Smartphones are everywhere," the company's website reads, "so your new pistol will easily blend in with today’s environment. In its locked position it will be virtually undetectable because it hides in plain sight. Set for release sometime in mid-2016, the pistol is a double-barreled .380 caliber firearm sporting a one-piece frame construction. The company plans to sell it for $395 and its developer, on…