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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ rumored for E3 reveal, 2017 launch
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/85cc8b84af483a6e3be0fcac8cd0f304.jpg One of the most anticipated sequels of all time might finally be announced this summer. Fraghero received an email from a reader this week claiming that Red Dead Redemption 2: Legends of the West has been in development at Rockstar Games for over four years and will be officially unveiled at E3 2016 in June. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d3d26a5e0453ef0a68a95f2825bc3a75._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Experts finally weigh in: iPhone 6s Plus camera is no match for Galaxy S7
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f83b044df25ecaf2d833f5dd7362f734.jpg There has been a bit of back and forth regarding the camera on Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy s7 edge as it compares to Apple's iPhone 6s Plus. Well, there hasn't been too much back and forth since most people agree that there's a clear winner, but some people seem to insist that Apple's six-month-old iPhone phablet still has the edge. Now, it's time to hear from the experts. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6c93c5d45a094dcd763e397333e54d3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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‘Silicon Valley’ season 3 trailer released ahead of April 24 premiere
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/159f4e3489fc1573b7637b3fda98fe4c.png As season 2 of Silicon Valley came to an end last year, fans were treated to the usual assortment of highs and lows. While Richard and the Pied Piper team were flying high after the streaming algorithm they developed managed to handle an immense amount of traffic, the season ended with Richard being removed as CEO of the company he founded. Ah, the joys of a hostile takeover. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2c9cddc24328022445e96bed29e594df._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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T-Mobile’s Des takes the new LG G5 ‘for a spin’ in new unboxing video
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6a536d55d600bc8757bf65b56a9488aa.png T-Mobile Product Expert Des is back at it with a new unboxing video of the LG G5. A few weeks back, Des unboxed the Galaxy S7 underwater. Now we have ourselves an unboxing video of the LG G5. In what’s presumably the ‘world’s fastest unboxing of the new LG G5,’ Des takes LG’s new G5 smartphone for a literal spin. In the video, Des unboxes the LG G5 while riding inside a car traveling at a high-speed. Des sits shotgun in the car while the driver does all kinds of spins and tricks through the dirt and mud. Some features shown off in the video include the G5’s new metal unibody design…
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Twitter character limit staying put says Dorsey
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdf71b289473c0e31d19a979f4cb6d64.png Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, says the social media platform will keep the 140-character limit in place. That limitation has been one of the hallmarks of the service, although the company did some experiments with raising it possibly as high as 10,000-characters to match the direct messaging changes it rolled out. However, during a TODAY show interview, Dorsey says of the limitation, “It’s staying. It’s a good constraint for us, and it allows for of the moment.” During the main interview, Dorsey addressed claims that Twitter may censor user content. Dorsey told Matt Lauer that Twitter “…
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PlayStation VR Launch Bundle pre-orders start on March 22
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7e5b80e13879d999b61218037e9333ff.jpg Sony announced today that its PlayStation VR Launch Bundle would be up for pre-order on March 22. This PlayStation VR Launch Bundle will be available for pre-order at 7:00am Pacific Daylight Time for $500 at participating retailers. Sony just the other day officially announced a launch window for the PlayStation VR, noting that October 2016 is the company’s target date. The headset, by itself, will cost $400. However, this “Launch Bundle,” costing $500, comes with a bunch of extra goodies: PlayStation VR Headset PlayStation VR Cables Stereo Headphones PlayStation VR Demo …
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Google in favor of new Fed powers to speed self-driving cars to market
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bd46018e3bb874cc67328818915ad90b.jpg Google’s self-driving car project becomes more high-profile every day it seems and the attention and success of the experiment even has traditional auto manufacturers working on self-driving vehicles. Google’s testing is even taking place on public roads and has been for a while, although they continue to use traditional form factors thanks to existing vehicles retrofitted with self-driving technology. At the same time, Google is working on designs for vehicles that eschew traditional auto concepts like steering wheels and pedals. Getting such a vehicle in the market for consumers is brin…
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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon rolling out new update to Galaxy S7, S7 Edge
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66e2e0f460727261c03b91db7fa60897.jpg AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon has begun rolling out a new security update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. There aren’t really any details on this update, and the update prompt that popped up on my Galaxy S7 Edge only minutes ago says that the “update supports device security improvements.” Unfortunately, this update doesn’t seem to contain the March Android security update, but rather some general security improvements across the board. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5048618981ed3269df7921bcf81ec497.png The update is about 40.67MB in size. For those of you haven…
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This is either the greatest or most awful thing the world has ever seen – you decide
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/faf7944136ab073ce0e4eb58f2499260.jpg The BGR Deals team has been at it for quite some time now, and we always get great feedback from our readers. You guys email us all the time to let us know that you've scored a sweet deal thanks to our coverage, and every once in a while you email us to say something we featured wasn't to your liking. If we had to guess, the iPhone 6/6s Lumee Illuminated Cell Phone Case is going to result in more emails than we've ever received on both sides of the fence — you're either going to absolutely love it, or you're going to hate it with a fiery passion. Continue reading... http://androidfo…
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A 5-second fix might make your Chrome browser much smoother
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/20a0fea8043111f870b5062c458617e2.jpg Google's Chrome web browser is the most popular third-party browser in the world by far, having surpassed Firefox long ago. In fact, each passing month brings Chrome closer to surpassing Internet Explorer as the most popular web browser in the world, period. According to Net Applications, Internet Explorer's market share has dropped from 55.83% in April 2015 to 44.79% last month, while Chrome climbed from 25.68% to 36.56% over the same period. As great as Chrome is though, updates can often bring annoying new problems — and such is the case with Google's latest release. Continue readin…
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Twitter CEO finally confirms whether or not the 140 character limit is going away
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3e509627a1e839acc74a9b8af5f5b517.jpg From a number of different angles, Twitter seems to be plagued by problems. Not only is the company having a tough time attracting new users, but it's also performing poorly on the financial side. Indeed, shares of Twitter are now trading in the $16 range, representing an all-time low. In an effort to help inject a bit of life into the social networking service, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey earlier this year floated the idea that Twitter might increase the 140 character limit that has defined the site since its inception. While seemingly outrageous, Dorsey teased the idea of supporting tweets …
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15 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3d74e21cf4fd34808805afd471b7f6aa.jpg Apple fans, we're finishing this week off with a bang. We've had four consecutive days of solid paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and now we're finishing things up with our biggest list of the week. You'll find 15 premium apps that are all free downloads right now in today's post, but these sales could each end at any moment. There are also a few freebies left on yesterday's list if you want a few extra options. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b9aa1398864523a682a931a073b5363e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Everything Apple plans to announce at Monday’s big event
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fcbe06467479b1750ca16345d822f548.jpg Remember when Tim Cook back in 2012 vowed to "double down" on product secrecy? Well, things in that regard haven't exactly gone as planned. Sure, Apple can keep certain things under wraps - the introduction of Swift being a prime example - but when it comes to hardware, there's really only so much Apple can do. Because products like iPhones and iPads necessarily require a manufacturing partner, keeping sources in Apple's supply chain quiet has proven to be a nearly impossible task. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ac15892fc12ad3a7b0d3f842c820fe1f._.gif …
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[Deal] Sony Xperia Z5 Compact 20 percent off through Amazon
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdf7bccfe22670cfe5ad3afc0407c52f.png The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact has not been available for very long in the U.S., hitting retailers in February, but the deals are already starting up. Amazon is currently running a special knocking 20% off the regular price of $500. The Xperia Z5 Compact is a bit of a rarity in the smartphone market as it comes packed with pretty good hardware, but with a screen that is sub 5-inches in size. If you put any stock in what Apple may be working on, then Sony’s smaller version of a smartphone should definitely meet a need in the market. The Xperia Z5 Compact has a 4.6-inch 720p screen powered b…
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Samsung Music beta is now available for Galaxies running Android 6.0
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/261781b5ed5cfd0bde45256127926943.png Samsung Music beta has been added to the Play Store and will work on any Samsung Galaxy device running Android 6.0+. It’s free to download and comes with a stunning transparent design. Samsung devices running Android 6.0 can now test out Samsung’s new Music app. The app is basically a music player where you can listen to all your favorite tracks. It offers lots of controls and allows users to make playlists. Users can also customize tabs from the app’s settings menu, which will allow you to set how you’d like your music organized. But remember, the app is still in beta, so you’re…
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Google could be going away with Boston Dynamics
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/37ffdd29d04b7d9ad7a2fdfb982b885d.png Alphabet, which is the new parent organization of Google, is putting Boston Dynamics up for sale. Boston Dynamics was purchased back in 2013 for extended research on robotics. Since then we’ve heard dozens of stories about new creations. However, the division doesn’t seem to be bringing the profits that were projected. Some of Boston Dynamic’s creations include robots that act as animals or people and carry out functions. The cheetah robot is said to be the fastest running robot ever created. RiSE is a robot that is an expert at climbing. Other robots have been put into factories t…
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Lenovo restructures to stay competitive, Rick Osterloh departs
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3dfd28fe8c91bada655d0d32cababbfd.png Lenovo is making some big moves upfront in order to stay competitive in the tech industry. The biggest headliner has to do with Motorola Mobility’s Rick Osterloh, who has decided to depart from the company. Lenovo wished him the best and mentioned that his leadership will result in continued success in the future. Lenovo highly appreciates the work he has done since the official acquisition. Following his departure, De Lencquesaing will become the new Chairman and President of Motorola. This could be the end of the road for Motorola as we know it. It’ll be interesting to see how Moto’…
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Best Buy taking LG G5 pre-orders, T-Mobile sales start March 29
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/46d4b9bff1da3a28f4f188129d9770b2.png Although a number of carriers and retailers signed on to offer the LG G5, most of them still haven’t said when you’ll actually be able to buy the Korean company’s new flagship. The G5, despite being announced the same day as Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, doesn’t have a specific release date almost one month after going public. But we’re finally getting an idea of when the G5 should be sold here in the United States. LG told us last week that the phone would be released in “early April.” Then, just yesterday, U.S. Cellular stepped forward to say pre-orders will open on March 26…
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The first new iPhone of 2016 will look exactly like the last new iPhone of 2013
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/aca968a364b862d93274f4cab731410a.jpg Apple will unveil a new iPhone in a few days, making it the first time in a long tim the company releases a new phone this early in the year. The handset dubbed the iPhone SE will be a 4-inch device intended to satisfy the needs of iPhone buyers who don’t want 4.7-inch or 5.5-inch models, and would rather purchase a smaller handset that has similar features to the iPhone 6s. A new report from a source who’s been very accurate with previous iPhone leaks indicates that the iPhone SE won’t be a mid-range phone. Instead, the device will be comparable to the iPhone 6s, but it will look almost …
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Netflix’s Daredevil season 2 is here to ruin your weekend
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2adfbef807914912ed4257727a36a2df.png Unless you live in the Northeast where for some unholy reason it's going to snow again despite the fact that the temperature climbed up into the seventies just last week, you probably have some pretty great plans for the weekend ahead. You were going to get a bunch of things done around the house, go grab lunch with some friends, head to a bar to catch some March Madness matchups, or maybe head to your buddy's house where you can watch four college basketball games simultaneously on one screen thanks to his Hopper 3. Well, cancel all those plans because Netflix just ruined your weekend. …
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This hidden game in Facebook Messenger is more interesting than anything you have to say
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9729907ef95c2818cb3301c96cbcc022.jpg As much as we're sure your friend wants to decipher a string of 17 emoji that represents your feelings after a day spent shopping for pants at the mall, there's something far more interesting the two of you could be doing with Facebook's popular messaging app. In the most recent update released for both iOS and Android, Facebook snuck a fun little game into Messenger that's a secret unless you know how to find it. Of course, once you're done reading this you'll know exactly how to find it. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/728111f1c808bec304aa2869a1e922…
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Apple engineers would rather quit than develop an iPhone backdoor for the FBI
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ffadd7cb8a1aab09141e68cc615a8b55.jpg Apple's legal wrangling with the FBI over mobile encryption continues to play out in dramatic fashion. On one hand, we have the DOJ going so far as to boldly claim that they might seek to compel Apple to hand over its iOS source code along with the electronic signature needed to run a modified version of iOS on an iPhone. And on the other hand, we have Tim Cook articulating that the FBI wants Apple to effectively create the "software equivalent of cancer." With this particular backdrop, one can see why Tim Cook feels that he's been living in a "bad dream" ever since the issue of encryptio…
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Finally, an affordable sound bar with enough bass that it doesn’t need a separate sub
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a558bb9f76beb8ace86e9f43fc762f5.jpg Sound bars are a fantastic invention. Rather than have to deal with a complex sound system consisting of multiple speakers and, heaven forbid, wires, people can hook up a single speaker cluster that offers a dramatic improvement over the built-in speakers that come with flat-screen TVs. Most sound bars also need a separate wireless subwoofer though, because they can't drive enough bass to round out the sound. That's not always the case, however. Right now Amazon is offering a solid discount on the Yamaha YAS-105 Sound Bar with Bluetooth and Dual Built-in Subwoofers, which is available for…
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J.J. Abrams confirms Portal and Half-Life movies are in development
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6e99ae6a9c1848b4bd5401ecd9633d48.jpg Fans of Portal and Half-Life can start getting excited: Movies based on these iconic PC games are in the making. J.J. Abrams confirmed as much in an interview about his film 10 Cloverfield Lane, although he didn't offer any extra details about either new movie. Watch out, though, some spoilers about Abrams’ other projects follow below. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/870d90b8171c993c4b3d6f86fd91c189._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Will Google really sell off its most exciting (and scariest) venture?
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2b71e389a7fd04652d3ea780f605c3c.jpg For a long time, the Internet has been alternately fascinated and frightened by the creations of Boston Dynamics, a robotics firm that Google bought back in 2013. The company's robots are well beyond any other robots we've seen in recent years and they have the ability to move over rough terrain and even pick themselves up after getting knocked over. However, the good times between Google and Boston Dynamics may soon come to an end, as Bloomberg reports that Google is looking to sell off the company amid concerns over its near-term profitability. Continue reading... http://androidfo…