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Yup, the $400 iPhone SE is just as powerful as the $650 iPhone 6s and $700 Galaxy S7
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f7dd13404a34bd77feb8d74a86e3f73.jpgCan we really compare the iPhone SE with the Galaxy S7 when it comes to performance? Yes, we can. Not only is such a comparison warranted – for years, the top Galaxy S and Galaxy Note handsets were pitted against smaller sized iPhones – but Apple’s new 4-inch device is so powerful that it will blow the Galaxy S7 out of the water in performance tests, just like the iPhone 6s.(more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f6f7a24bc76de7f1e099969c93a76e72._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Today’s best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6ff191f0c616e7bf45c7cacc0580c5f.jpgHas everyone recovered from Apple Event Day? Are you all OK? Actually, Monday's event wasn't one of the more exciting ones we've seen in recent years, though there were definitely some solid new products announced. Plus Apple released iOS 9.3, which is definitely a big upgrade. But if you feel let down, console yourself with today's batch of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and grab a few extra from yesterday's post, too.(more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/975252a690423b81df62aac03da8fdb9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may get a July release date
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7dec06fce0227d27383799dc022687c1.jpg New reports coming out of Korea indicate Samsung may be accelerating the standard release schedule for the next device in their Galaxy Note line of mobile devices. Sources are claiming that Samsung intends to launch the Galaxy Note 6 in mid-July, which is less than one year after the Galaxy Note 5 was launched in August 2015. In addition to the change to the launch schedule for a Galaxy Note device, sources also indicate the Galaxy Note 6 will come loaded with Android N out of the box. The potential for the device to have Google’s most current update to the Android operating system is …
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Chromecast app to be renamed “Google Cast” this week
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4177a5e74775c4bc5811c33ac1065aea.png A little odd that the Chromecast app is used with all Google Cast-ready devices, right? That’s why Google is renaming the app this week. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1c33e19ece229d887b5583efea710b0e.png Coinciding with the launch of Vizio’s SmartCast P-Series televisions and SmartCast audio equipment, Google announced that the Chromecast app will move forward as “Google Cast.” Adam Champy, a product manager at Google, explains the renaming: We’re also changing the name of the Chromecast app to Google Cast app, to better reflect that Google Cast technology i…
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Vizio’s SmartCast P-Series is simple with Google Cast
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/77865815b1ca5781b315c81caf097b68.jpgAs expected, Vizio’s next generation of televisions are fully integrated with Google Cast. The company unveiled the new SmartCast P-Series range of televisions with Ultra HD resolution, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Google’s screen-mirroring technology. SmartCast is a “smart entertainment ecosystem” that the company is going to implement across displays, sound bars, speakers, and other equipment. The truth, though, is that it’s really just branding for Vizio’s devices with Google Cast support. Anything part of the SmartCast ecosystem can play content sent from a phone or tablet as long as…
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ZTE trade sanctions temporarily lifted by U.S.
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/96d71f47a9a2904377a8da75e8caf6cd.jpg After seeing itself slapped with restrictions on being able to buy components produced in the U.S., ZTE has earned a bit of a reprieve as the U.S. Commerce Department has announced they are temporarily lifting the sanctions that were put in place earlier this month. The Commerce Department indicates the move comes in response to ZTE’s cooperation with the U.S. government in dealing with the original trade issue, although Commerce reserves the right to re-institute the restrictions at a later time if deemed necessary. The original sanctions were imposed after the U.S. government alleged…
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LG X Cam and X Screen begin official global rollout
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e49d983a442cd3c76cdea8a53f3ce89a.jpgLG’s affordable X series is all set to begin its global rollout, which will soon bring some of the G5’s high-end features to wallet friendly phones. This includes both the LG X Cam and the LG X Screen. The X Cam features a dual-camera setup, offering a 13 megapixel standard lens and a 5 megapixel wide angle lens to create fantastic photos. That also means the X Cam is capable of taking Pop-out Pictures, Animated Photos, and panoramic shots that scroll a wide view instead of simply taking a wide angle shot. Other specs include a 5.2-inch HD display, an octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM wit…
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Netflix picks this year’s best smart TVs
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/046da8fde5d1c3ee97a5a0d6188affb2.pngIf you'd rather do your binge watching on a big screen than a laptop or a tablet display, Netflix wants to help you find the right TV. Last year, the company started a new program granting select smart TVs "Netflix Recommended TV" seals of approval. The program will continue in 2016, with LG and Sony being the first to live up to the lofty standards set by the streaming company. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/32cef0216976fef7261daca169a2967b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Some Kindles will no longer connect to the Internet if they aren’t updated by Tuesday
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdb51021454d1dedbfcc7a6c22219f45.jpgHave a Kindle from 2012 or earlier? It's about to go offline for good if you don't update it. Over the past several days, Amazon has been sending out emails to owners of Kindle Paperwhite 5th Generation (2012) or earlier devices warning them that they need to download an important software update by March 22nd, 2016 or risk being cut off from the Cloud, the Kindle Store and other Kindle services.(more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/99da34ccbb63339a415d85bd7aaadcc9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Rise of the machines? The danger of autonomous weapons
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/21cd8f3f72848b373591df3480783032.jpgIt’s a common theme in science fiction – machines rising up against their human masters. But it could be a real threat, warn researchers at the recent World Economic Forum. Unlike today's drones, which are still controlled by human operators, autonomous weapons could potentially be programmed to select and engage targets on their own. "It was one of the concerns that we itemized last year," Toby Walsh, professor of artificial intelligence (AI) at the school of computer science and engineering at the University of New South Wales, told FoxNews.com. "Most of us believe that we don't have the abi…
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Spotify now boasts more than 30 million subscribers
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f0c61926d64d27728b293d37d9f85e33.jpgApple Music appears to be doing quite well, with the latest figures indicating that the streaming service now has more than 11 million paying subscribers. That's not too shabby for a relatively new service, especially one that launched with a number of usability issues and frustrating bugs. Still, Apple Music has quite a bit of work to do if it wants to catch up to Spotify. Earlier today, Spotify CEO Daniel Elk fired off a tweet boasting that the popular streaming service now has more than 30 million paying subscribers. Impressively, this represents a 50% increase in subscribers from this past…
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DOJ says it may have a way to access locked iPhone; hearing postponed
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26b16ab259ae4bb41e1c1c0b07e0bb3d.jpgIn a strange turn of events that some might not find all that surprising, the DOJ asked the court overseeing the ongoing battle over the San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone to postpone a hearing which was scheduled to take place tomorrow. The reason? The DOJ believe it may have discovered a way to access the locked iPhone that wouldn't require Apple engineers to create an entirely new version of iOS. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a10dce47a9900213ae5ef898e38a1379._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google to announce deal with Cuba expanding internet access across the island
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5461021be9716d0168c12bfae7f83176.jpg If you follow the news then you may have heard that President Obama began his visit to Cuba today. This is a historic visit coming 15 months after the reestablishment of diplomatic ties, and marks the first sitting President to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge visited 88 years ago. While this visit is a symbol of good grace between the two countries, for Cuba it could mean even more; in an interview today President Obama claimed that Google will soon be announcing a deal to bring increased internet access to the island nation. It is estimated that only 5% of Cubans have access to the …
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Casio’s Android Wear-powered WSD-F10 goes on sale Friday
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1abdc5933f0bd6e073e4a6878ccb9d27.png Later this week, Casio’s first smartwatch powered by Android Wear will go on sale. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f69c5309cfc9fc0704db50bd443e9514.png The WSD-F10, which debuted earlier in the year at CES 2016, will be available from four retailers beginning Friday, March 25. Partners selling the smartwatch on that date are Amazon, the Google Store, REI, and ShopCasio. Casio says pricing for the WSD-F10 is set at $500 and color options include red, green, black, and orange. Because the smartwatch is $500, you’re probably expecting it to have high-end features that a…
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‘Doctor Who’ headed to Amazon Prime after leaving Netflix
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b39f2dd0ffd7ed3416c7860d3b6547c.jpg The first eight seasons of popular BBC series “Doctor Who” will be available on Amazon Prime by the end of the month, it has been announced. This latest news arrives as BBC Worldwide North America confirms its partnership with Amazon which means the first eight seasons, along with the holiday specials, will land on Prime. The show will be ready to stream from March 27. “Doctor Who” will be on offer for free to Amazon Prime subscribers as part of the deal, and season nine and its upcoming Christmas special, The Husbands of River Song, are due to arrive at some point in the fall. …
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[TA Deals] Save big on the Ultimate Python Coding Bundle (88% off)
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04cf44667e5cc5b1079d113fc1dc3469.png Today, Talk Android Deals is hosting a sale on a bundle that puts you on the fast track to programming success. The Ultimate Python Coding Bundle focuses on Python, Bootstrap, Git, D3.js and Flask, featuring courses in each that will take you from coding zero to programming hero in no time. Just don’t wait long to jump on the deal because it’s not running all week. Hit the break for details. Here’s what the bundle includes: Master Python ($80.75 value) Building a Responsive Website with Bootstrap ($72.25 value) Learning Git ($63.75 value) Master D3.js ($32.99 value) Buil…
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Amazon Cloud Drive finally gets unlimited storage plans in Canada
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/898e72d0419f159ec7102dd16b051494.png Amazon has finally made its Cloud Drive Unlimited Storage Plan and Unlimited Photos Plan available to those in Canada. The company first made its Cloud Drive Unlimited Storage Plan available in the US around this time last year. They offered users unlimited storage year-round for $60 a year, and are offering that same pricing to those in Canada as of today. This unlimited storage plan does come with a three-month trial, so those that are interested don’t have to commit to that $60 price point straight away. Alternatively, Amazon is also offering an Unlimited Photos Plan, which lets…
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More evidence the FBI doesn’t need Apple’s help cracking the San Bernardino iPhone
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b5c950713e8df523094009de2a84854c.jpgThe high-profile FBI vs. Apple case is nearing its court date, but if you’ve followed the story closely you probably know everything there is to know about it. In short, the FBI wants Apple to create an iOS backdoor that will let it access data on a locked iPhone 5c that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple, meanwhile, says that taking such a course is very dangerous for the safety of iPhone users and would set a dangerous precedent by opening a door to hackers. While each side has argued its case in the media over the last few weeks, some intrepid researchers from John Hopkin…
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Meet Liam, the closest robot we have to WALL-E
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c06ed82a15475c6ffd719f8da6acb5da.jpgIn addition to launching new products including the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Apple also introduced a robot called Liam, a robot that immediately drew comparisons to WALL-E. Essentially, Liam is a robot that disassembles non-functional iPhones into several parts that can be recycled.(more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a02883aec5357ae6f2a4b51f6c912bdb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Netflix wants to force you to become a paying customer
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5448fcbe5500e6e50ca1ea8558a33af6.jpgNetflix’s ban on VPN use is just one step the company is taking against pirates, a new report shows. In addition to looking to prevent paying customers from “stealing” via VPN, the company is also actively pursuing sites that host pirated Netflix original series via torrent links. This is the first time in years that Netflix has taken such an approach to protecting its copyrighted properties. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2406f2d3d581460617ee8fbf509becb9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Teens react to playing Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 on the original PlayStation
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a909aeebc45043d52c8a58f52cf55df3.jpgWe're just days away from the first mass market virtual reality headsets shipping to customers, but even with the future of gaming right around the corner, it's still fun to look back at the games that defined the hobby decades ago. That's exactly what the Fine Bros. have been doing with their React series on YouTube, and the latest game to be put through the ringer is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/764b547218811c9cc6f0c3b767534848._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Report reveals the FBI’s fight with Apple dates back years
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7bbb6df680f1847ddd49965792a8457a.pngThe current legal squabble between Apple and the FBI over encryption has immense ramifications for the future of privacy and security. The FBI is indeed right to want access to information that could help prevent terrorism. But Apple is also right to point out that any backdoor into the iPhone has dangerous consequences, as malicious individuals will seek to exploit those same security holes. Not to mention that Apple complying with the FBI's demands will set a precedent that could affect all similar cases in the future. The Apple vs. FBI conflict isn’t new, and a new report reveals the hidden…
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iPhone 6 bursts into flames mid-flight over the Pacific
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/df0f1fa80e41a5a086eaea9c89ffb3e0.jpgFires are pretty scary when they occur down on the ground, particularly when they originate from devices you don’t expect to burst into flames. However, like other electronics, iPhone do occasionally catch fire when the battery inside them malfunctions. Experiences like that are even scarier on a plane, since even the tiniest fire can cause serious damage and send passengers into a panic. But last week, an iPhone 6 spontaneously caught fire mid-flight while the plane was over the Pacific on its way to Hawaii. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/160fabd417b01bce6a5b0f3df1f1cf0d._…
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The only Windows 10 tablet you should even consider is now cheaper than ever
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/172d7c2ede7c897931b2b790eaa2f505.jpgDOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> We're not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing that the Microsoft Surface 3 is still the best tablet in the world nearly a year after it was first released. On the one hand, it means people who have purchased it over the past nine months have spent their money wisely. On the other hand, it means that Microsoft's Windows partners really haven't stepped up their game enough to compete. The bottom line is this: if you need a powerful Windows 10 machine, there are plenty of great op…
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See how the iPhone SE stacks up against the iPhone 6s and iPhone 5s
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a2c37f24d692c3ea06fa6cdd17869fd9.jpgOn Monday, Apple announced the most intriguing addition to its iPhone lineup since the iPhone 5c. Dubbed the iPhone SE, Apple's new 4-inch iPhone will serve as an entry-level product for the company, but without entry-level specifications. In fact, the iPhone SE is nearly on par with the iPhone 6s in many regards. (more…)http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a08a5d7147903e95f14c5bd5c7896177._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report