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Samsung might be close to releasing the most revolutionary phone the world has seen in years
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are two of the best smartphones the world has ever seen, but are they innovative? Are Apple's latest iPhones innovative in any way? Were last year's iPhones? Innovation and sales clearly don't go hand in hand, but things need to change and technologies need to progress in order for industries to move forward. The original iPhone was innovative. It changed an entire industry and destroyed mobile phone giants Nokia and BlackBerry in the process. LG's new G5 is innovative, though it remains to be seen if the phone's innovations are in fact something users want. Now, new details have emerged on a device that Samsung is seemingly working …
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$50 earbuds that sound great and can also monitor your heart rate
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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SMS Audio might not have made 50 Cent a billionaire like Beats did with Dr. Dre, but believe it or not the company actually makes some pretty good products. In fact, since entry-level products from Beats are more about image than they are about quality, some SMS Audio headphones are even better than options from Beats. And then there are some SMS products that do things no Beats headphones can pull off. Here's a perfect example: the SMS Audio BioSport Earbuds cost just $51.40 on Amazon with free shipping, and they can monitor your heart rate in addition to delivering good sound quality, a comfortable fit and much-needed noise isolation. Some key details from the Ama…
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Apple stared down the FBI and won
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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When news first broke that the FBI wanted Apple to build an insecure version of iOS to help the agency access the iPhone used by San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, I wrote that Apple needed to be careful to avoid the government's clever public relations trap. It seemed that law enforcement officials wanted to use a high-profile act of terrorism as a way to create political pressure on Apple to comply with its demands and set a precedent for future cases. While I believed Apple was right to resist such demands, I also thought there was a chance this could backfire since no one wants to be seen as impeding an investigation that could prevent future terrorist attacks. Howev…
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Samsung seeks that startup mentality
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f0f7e0aa752c207ee114db57a57120c1.jpg Despite a workforce of over 300,000 employees, Samsung Electronics says they want to adopt a corporate culture similar to a startup company in an effort to retain a lead role in the markets where they operate despite projected slowdowns in growth opportunities. The manufacturing giant says their executives will be expected to embrace open dialogue even as the company moves to reduce the levels of hierarchy that exist. In a statement issued by Samsung, the company aims “to reform our internal culture, execute as quickly as a startup company and push towards open communication and contin…
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Verizon, AT&T LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE pre-order pages go live
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/149fc4f9a2d75998d3106f8a2d1b9a71.jpg Verizon and AT&T announced today that they’re now taking pre-orders for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE with an April 1 release date. Aside from having a slick design, the watch has its own 4G LTE connectivity, meaning you’ll be able to do most things without a tether to a smartphone, such as making and taking calls, text messaging, and much more. The watch itself is quite expensive, sitting at a whopping $500 outright. Alternatively, Verizon is offering it up for $450 with a two-year contract. However, the carrier is also running a promotion on the watch, where they’ll tak…
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LG G5 now up for pre-order at Sprint, Verizon
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6a8e77285985c6d24804340c2180fdcf.jpg Sprint and Verizon both announced today that they’re now taking pre-orders for the LG G5. They aren’t the first carriers to announce pre-order availability, though. US Cellular was the first to the game in this regard, and then other carriers and retailers followed suit. That said, Sprint and Verizon are a tad bit late to the game, but are offering some nice incentives if you pre-order an LG G5. Samsung was giving eligible customers a free Gear VR if they pre-ordered the handset, but if you pre-order an LG G5, you’ll get an LG 360 Cam, extra battery, and a charging cradle. Certainl…
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YouTube Connect will compete against livestreaming apps such as Snapchat and Periscope
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/edc7f662d94726d44d71208e6940329a.jpg With social media companies such as Twitter and Facebook boasting their own live streaming apps in the form of Periscope and Facebook Live, and Snapchat boasting 8 billion videos viewed, it seems that Google also wants a piece of the action. The search giant is reportedly developing an app called YouTube Connect to take on its competitor’s offerings, as well as bolster its YouTube service. According to VentureBeat, YouTube Connect will allow users to begin streaming from the app, with video able to be viewed live from both within the app and the various YouTube channels. It will also be…
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We’ll probably see BoomSound speakers return on the HTC 10
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7f14ab984a81660561f1fc1f47c7b16b.jpgHigh end audio has been a selling point for HTC flagship devices since the HTC One M7, but after seeing the famous BoomSound speakers disappear on the One A9, we weren’t sure that they’d return for later devices. If the latest teaser from HTC is anything to go by, though, there’s a pretty good chance we’ll see BoomSound make its way to the HTC 10, or at least something comparable. HTC’s Twitter account posted the above image earlier today, along with the tagline “Here comes the new boom. You’ll hear it.” To me, that’s all but an official confirmation from the company that those fantastic sp…
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Watch the first trailer Ricky Gervais’s new Netflix movie Special Correspondents
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Of all the original content scheduled to hit Netflix this year, there's one movie that has me more intrigued than anything else: Special Correspondents. Written and directed by Ricky Gervais, Special Correspondents is about a radio journalist and his sound tech faking war reports from Ecuador while holed up in New York City. DON'T MISS: New on Netflix: Every movie and TV show being added in April It's the first feature length production from Gervais since Cemetery Junction in 2010, at which point he transitioned to cameos and secondary roles in several movie and TV projects, as well as becoming a regular host of the Golden Globes. In that time, he was developing two proje…
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The secrets of Apple’s iPhone-destroying robot Liam
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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One of the things Apple unveiled during its iPhone SE event on Monday was a cute WALL-E-like robot that knows how to do just one thing: Fully disassemble old iPhones into their base components so they can be recycled. At the time, we thought the video Apple showed was pretty interesting, but it looks like Liam is more than an eco-friendly gimmick. This smartphone-disassembling machine was something so secret inside Apple that only a few engineers who were hired specifically to build it knew about it. Furthermore, it’s a machine so unique that no other companies have it. DON’T MISS: 12 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now A few days before Apple’s keynote, Mashable …
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Why Apple’s cloud can’t compete
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Apple is a company that usually likes to maintain as much control over both its hardware and software as possible. Given this, you'd expect that the company would want to build out its own cloud infrastructure so that it wouldn't have to rely on the likes of Google, Amazon and Microsoft. However, as a new report from The Information's Amir Efrati and Steve Nellis makes clear, Apple isn't even close to having that kind of independence from its biggest rivals when it comes to cloud infrastructure. FROM EARLIER: I’ve never wanted a Tesla more than after watching this ‘Ludicrous Speed’ video The report reveals that Apple has no problems buying up the necessary infrastructure …
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Critical Android bug can permanently compromise Nexus and other devices
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Another day, another big Android vulnerability revealed. A report from security firm Lookout informs us of a new threat that can permanently “compromise” a device, including Google’s Nexus handsets and tablets that usually run the latest version of Android. However, while the new threat can compromise many Android handsets, it's likely it's not actively used in attacks at this point. DON’T MISS: Consumer Reports: Galaxy S7 beats iPhone to become the world's best smartphone Millions of Android handsets are at risk, Lookout discovered. The problem lies with a Linux vulnerability that was patched in April 2014. But even so, Android developers did not fix it even after the vu…
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Critics hate ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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"Lukewarm" would be a charitable way to describe the reaction to Man of Steel. Comic book fans and general audiences alike were turned off by Zack Snyder's dark, gritty take on Superman in 2013, so you might not be surprised to learn that it looks like they feel the same way about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. SEE ALSO: 5 reboots that managed to surpass the original movies in every way At the time of writing, Batman v Superman is sitting at a paltry 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered a depressing Metascore of 47 on Metacritic. Those are both lower than the respective Man of Steel ratings, but to be fair, they're still in flux as reviews will continue to trickle…
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PornHub has kicked off its own virtual reality channel
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1bdbfb5765d52ccac6d2aac5bd147d49.jpgIt was only a matter of time before someone made a big push to bring easily accessible porn to virtual reality headsets, and PornHub is here to help. They’ve launched a free VR channel on their site that offers nothing but videos tailored to take advantage of a virtual reality headset in collaboration with BaDoink. The results are incredibly NSFW, in case you needed that kind of warning in an article about porn. Most of the content that’s currently available isn’t a full 360 degree video, although it does still have an extremely wide field of view to create a pseudo-3D effect. PornHub says …
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Pebble laying off 25% of its staff, CEO confirms
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24bb96c727556d55d9d37d875bbfdfc2.png Pebble head Eric Migicovsky has confirmed that the group will be saying goodbye to around a quarter of its workforce due to financial challenges. Speaking to Tech Insider about the move, Migicovsky said that Pebble has managed to raise around $26 million over the last eight months, adding that the group has done well from private investors. Despite Pebble’s seemingly high numbers, the company head has emphasized how important being careful with product planning has proven recently. Even though money is coming in, Pebble has had to let go of 40 employees. Migicovsky said: “We got…
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First wallpaper from the HTC 10 and Sense 8.0 is up
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4922d51dd66571e0e4175f70c6da0d8f.jpg Want a new wallpaper from an unannounced phone to put on your phone, tablet, or computer? LlabTooFeR, who is always sharing things about HTC and its devices, posted a wallpaper coming from Sense 8.0 on the HTC 10. First Sense 8.0 wallpaper for QHD screens. #powerof10 https://t.co/pFRqCoEnl5 pic.twitter.com/py43T4MxiL — LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) March 23, 2016 Although you can pull the image from the tweet above, getting the wallpaper in true form can be done by downloading it from below. Select the wallpaper below Open the wallpaper in a new tab Save to get full reso…
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Acer holding press event in New York City on April 21
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7c3266e334c68db61e7584ba8ff039c3.jpg Acer just sent out invites to a press event in New York City where the company will unveil its latest products. The company tells Talk Android that Acer CEO Jason Chen will be hosting, which indicates that major products and services will debut for global distribution. Hit the break for a teaser video. It’s expected that Acer will launch new phones, tablets, Windows and Chrome OS devices, and much more. The teaser video does tell us that, at the very least, the company has a new convertible laptop on the way. But it wouldn’t make sense for Acer to announce just one product in the…
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[Deal] Claim $100 off the 64GB Moto X Pure Edition at Best Buy
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d2d874bddcda3ef7480f9f4367afd198.jpg Motorola hosts sales very frequently. As for their latest deal, you can grab a 64GB Moto X Pure Edition at Best Buy retail stores or online for $100 off. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, but don’t want to break the bank doing so, this deal is as good as you’ll ever find. The Moto X Pure Edition is still one of our favorite smartphones, even though it launched last year. It sports a sleek design, features fast internals, and comes with all the goodies you need such as a built-in microSD card slot. For a limited time, you can claim the Moto X Pure Edition for $100 off it…
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iPhone SE poised to be Apple’s sleeper hit of the season
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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At first glance, it's easy to see why many people are overlooking the significance of Apple's new iPhone SE. After all, the device doesn't feature a crazy new form factor nor does it offer up any technologies we haven't seen before. In fact, the iPhone SE by all accounts is simply an iPhone 5 jam-packed with technologies Apple originally introduced on the iPhone 6s six months ago. Nothing special here, right? Wrong. The iPhone SE is not only poised to be Apple' sleeper hit of the season, it's just the device Apple needs to breathe a bit of life into slowing iPhone sales. DON'T MISS: The 5 best things about Apple’s new iPhone SE – and the 2 worst things Even though Apple's…
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This coffee brewer is a work of art
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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The kitchen is easily one of the most difficult rooms in your house to shop for. It's often the case that the best-looking, highest-quality kitchen gadgets are also astronomically priced, while the affordable stuff out there is generally pretty ugly. Well, we've found you one of the few exceptions to the rule and it instantly became one of our favorite kitchen purchases in a long time. Meet the KitchenAid KCM0812OB Siphon Coffee Brewer, an efficient and well-designed machine that is equal parts utility and art. Here are a few highlights from the product description: Automated full immersion siphon brewing delivered through precise temperature and vacuum technology. Brew u…
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Facebook swears it’s not racially profiling you… except it kind of is
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Does Facebook racially profile you to serve you more relevant ads? The company tells Ars Technica that it doesn't engage in racial profiling but it's hard to see another way to describe its new advertising platform that groups users into "ethnic affinities." So here's how it works: Facebook admits that it builds ethnic profiles for users but it doesn't do so based on census data, your name, your photos, or your private information. That said, if it sees that you like NPR, craft beer and farmers markets, then you'll get categorized in an affinity group for white urban liberals. Or if you like hip-hop and are part of groups online like BlackLivesMatter, Facebook will say yo…
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Ridiculous helicopter jailbreak attempt gets caught on video
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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The following video isn’t an action sequence from a future Die Hard movie. It’s a video that was just released to the public that shows a daring and hilarious helicopter escape from jail that happened three years ago in Canada. The video, obtained by Journal de Montreal shows how two inmates tried to climb on top of the St-Jerome prison to get into a helicopter that would then transport them to safety. However, they failed to do so, and their accomplices weren’t able to really help either. DON’T MISS: It looks like we now know who's helping the FBI crack the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone The two criminals, including an accused murderer and a person serving time for brea…
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How Apple could make the iPhone 7 a comparative steal even at $650
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Apple on Monday announced a couple of new products that had been revealed weeks before by assorted leaks. Some say the iPhone SE and iPad Pro are boring updates on existing products, but that's hardly the case. The iPhone SE is as powerful as the iPhone 6s, and the 9.7-inch tablet has some features that are better than what's available on the 12.9-inch model. But Apple really surprised audiences with some of its pricing announcements: The Apple Watch is now cheaper than ever, and the iPhone SE has $400 entry price. Is it possible that the iPhone 7 will be cheaper than expected? DON’T MISS: All the best new iPhone and iPad features in iOS 9.3 It's clear that Apple is inter…
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[TA Deals] Name your price for 5 years of Zoolz Cloud Backup
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b9bf36579fd7043f96b4b991a3fa181f.jpgIf you’re in the market for a new cloud backup solution, Zoolz might have an answer for you. The cloud backup service is offering up a great deal on five years worth of storage at whatever price you want to pay, with some added incentive to beat the bonus price. Paying below the average price will net you 100 GB of storage for five years, with 50 GB in cloud storage space and 50 GB in Instant Vault space. Zoolz Instant Vault works a little differently than normal storage, as it allows you to quickly grab things off the internet and stuff them in your vault for easy, instant access later on.…
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Aukey’s Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 products are discounted with these codes
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dc411cb8f608ad85f53463e5ca36cf8a.jpg Through early next week, Aukey is hosting a sale on select products that are backed by Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 and 3.0 technologies. The sales includes a desktop charging station, an external battery, a car charger, and a wall charger. But you’ll need promotional codes, which you can get from Talk Android, to save money and get and of these commendable power accessories. Hit the break to see what’s discounted. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ca81187a0455c57e2dd4410c2c04263.jpg Aukey 5-Port USB Desktop Charging Station (Quick Charge 2.0) Promo code: 3PP6COR3 …