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Android N Developer Preview update is now available
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5892110aa6360d204bd62551b3a0da39.jpg Google just posted the factory images for an updated developer preview of Android N. The update has also begun rolling out to those already on Android N via OTA. The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have updated build NPC56W. The Nexus 9 Wi-Fi and LTE are being updated to build NPC56X. As you can imagine, the update comes in at a very small size and will install rather quickly via the OTA. If you’re installing Android N for the first time, it’s a bit more of a process, but luckily for you we have a step-by-step guide on how to flash system images. However, we recommend signing up for Google’s An…
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PSA: You can turn off fast charging on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4d10e2b30b77367148ecdf7003b30fac.jpg Ah, fast charging. The convenience of the technology to charge devices faster than ever before is a beautiful thing, There’s just a small potential problem when enjoying faster, more reliable charging. Fast charging makes your device get pretty hot, which could cause long-term damage despite the short-term advantages. Samsung, though, is allowing owners of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge to choose whether or not they use fast charging to send power to phones. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9fb8cc1c5c1ad68a90709ee993dba396.png Don’t want to hold a miniature furnace…
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[Deal] Get the ‘Back to the Future’ trilogy for only $21 on Google Play
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c4ba2e94eddfa7dd7a769c0a5d7cd19b.jpg For a limited time, Google Pay is offering the Back to the Future trilogy for a low price of only $21. A $21 payment will get you all three Back to the Future films at the Play Store. And for $8 more, you can capture the whole trilogy in HD. The original prices were $29 for the SD version and $38 for the version in HD. We strongly recommend taking advantage of this limited time offer, and not buying each film individually, which would cost much more. If you don’t know what the films are about, Google Play has a trailer you can watch before purchasing. And in case you’re won…
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Nintendo’s Miitomo arrives for Android (in Japan)
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1c630c9d7a6eb187ecc758c6626ea3cc.png Nintendo’s very first product for mobile devices is now available, but you’ll need to be located in Japan to start using it. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0f7b1602ef6ea452d583529d380869bd.jpg Yesterday, Nintendo launched Miitomo in Japan as a new social network that heavily utilizes the company’s popular Mii characters for representation. Although it’s like Facebook and Twitter due to social elements, Miitomo is its own thing because of those Mii characters and the ability to customize them. The entire experience focuses on your Mii and everyone else’s Mii going about…
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Taking screenshots on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47f022e2f3376c1e4571c7bfdacd2d53.jpg Although it hasn’t always been possible for Android devices to take screenshots, everyone knows the process to do so by now. All Android devices use their own combinations of pressing home, power, and volume buttons to capture what’s on a screen and share the screenshot. With the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge from Samsung, things are the same but two additional options exist. Both phones have two software-driven ways to take screenshots. Hit the break for instructions. Option 1: Physical buttons Find the on-screen content you’d like to take a screenshot of. http://androidfo…
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Harvard Law Professor explains why FBI’s position rests on ‘shaky legal ground’
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9ec19c178dd91c6612a08ca22c276f0d.jpg Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford recently laid out her opinion on Apple's ongoing legal battle with the FBI, and in doing so, laid a legal smack down on the idea that the FBI can legally force Apple to rewrite iOS. While most hot takes on mobile encryption naturally focus on broad ranging policy ramifications, Crawford tackles the issue from a purely legal perspective. Writing for Medium, Crawford doesn't mince words as she explains why the entirety of the FBI's position rests on "shaky legal ground." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2bf6056f626b0e…
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Futuristic military railgun ‘bullets’ could travel at Mach 6
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e74c160c478d2567f0b83f40dd7f7a35.png New “bullets” for military railguns, which could strike enemy targets traveling at a whopping six times the speed of sound, are being tested. Electromagnetic railguns and lasers are two technologies the military is harnessing as an alternative to gunpowder. The U.S. Navy is pioneering the futuristic weapons that could play a vital role in future combat. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced Wednesday that its Blitzer railgun hypersonic projectiles successfully passed tests at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground in Utah between 7 and 9 March 2016. Both General Atomics and…
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Everything you need to know about Trump’s campaign can be learned from his butler
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/40057ad1b4a54496a071f0f9276496d6.jpg Doughy Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has run an unconventional campaign to say the least. From making fun of disabled reporters, to insulting John McCain's war heroism, to bashing the pope, to warning of riots if he doesn't get the nomination, Trump has broken almost every rule in the book and has somehow emerged stronger than ever among Republican voters. The New York Times recently wrote a major profile of Donald Trump's butler and it contains some fascinating tidbits that I think go a long way in explaining his presidential campaign. Continue reading... http://androidforum.…
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How to turn off Twitter’s new algorithmic feed, which is now on by default
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1370320ea1464e20e4f6a9844774de6.jpg Last month, following what seemed like years of speculation, Twitter finally launched its new algorithmic feed. It was turned off by default, but that didn't stop a huge bloc of users from immediately expressing their outrage. It might have been a premature reaction, but starting this week, many users have begun to realize that their feeds are showing them "the best tweets first," indicating that the feature has switched on across the entire network. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f4467782b4d175f3f194f28b8fc59018._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Microsoft Surface 3 with 128GB of storage drops to $449 on Amazon
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/89cadac73d6a0c6d6f8a0b778a7ded05.jpg It's pretty sad that Microsoft had to take matters into its own hands and start building its own computers in order to light a fire under its Windows vendor partners, but it worked. Since Microsoft first released the Surface, notebook computers have gotten way more exciting. Of all the nifty new form factors though, Microsoft's Surface lineup is still the best — and right now you can save big on the company's best Surface yet. The Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet with 128GB of storage is currently on sale on Amazon for just $449.00 with free shipping. Continue reading... http://androidfor…
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Tim Cook gives a measured response to Donald Trump’s attempted Apple boycott
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2f870dc66b44e6dc7a570e86a7caa5f2.jpg Policy isn't Donald Trump's strong suit, but he sure does know how to rile up a crowd. And that's exactly what he tried to do at a rally in South Carolina last month when he called for his fans to "boycott Apple" until the company is willing to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b815cbaefa5c753a1b72227cb6d2e0a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Hackers are now patching ransomware, making it impossible to crack
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/584269c74663df801a25b61ee703e036.jpg Living in the connected future, software is never broken for long. If you buy a program or an app or a video game that doesn't work as intended, the developers now have the ability to send out a patch within a matter of days or even hours. But there's a downside to software patches being relatively easy to roll out. It means that hackers can fix the malware they distribute after security experts find workarounds, which is exactly what happened in the case of TeslaCrypt. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fa52d957f12ef19e9316732281c40e2e._.gif Via BRG …
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Remarkable nanowires could let computers of the future grow their own chips
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/87579edb2213b9a99025ad1cbe6f788a.jpg If you’re worried that artificial intelligence will take over the world now that computers are powerful enough to outsmart humans at incredibly complex games, then you’re not going to like the idea that someday computers will be able to simply build their own chips without any help from humans. That's not the case just yet, but researchers did come up with a way to grow metal wires at a molecular level. At the same time, this is a remarkable innovation that paves the way for a future where computers are able to create high-end chip solutions just as a plant would grow leaves, rather than …
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Planning to buy an iPhone 7? These are the wireless earbuds you need
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66cdf5c52ece1562ec423cc5ff4b63a7.jpg Instead of kicking and screaming over the fact that Apple is almost definitely planning to remove the standard 1/8-inch audio jack from its next-generation iPhone 7, why not just prepare yourself? It's happening... deal with it. Wireless headphones and earbuds offer the same great sound quality as wired headphones these days, and there are some terrific designs out there for you to choose from. There's one pair of wireless earbuds in particular that you should check out. The Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Wireless Hi-Fi Earbud Headphones retail for $99.99, but they're on sale for $61 on Amazon…
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The most epic Comcast service disaster ever
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ab0f93665c5e200019fa5da09bd9789b.jpg I've seen a lot of tragicomic Comcast customer service disaster stories over the years, which isn't surprising considering America's favorite cable company generates more FCC complaints than AT&T, Verizon and Time Warner Cable combined. Given this, you would think that I'd be a grizzled, cynical person who is incapable of being surprised by anything Comcast does. But you'd be wrong. Ars Technica reports that a Silicon Valley tech startup called SmartCar last year tried signing up for Comcast service. Since then, the young company has received no Internet service from Comcast... but…
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Disney and Pixar characters taking over ‘Crossy Road’
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/90c5c9b3e6f1660c72c05f6e96f684ea.png Since being released in late 2014, Hipster Whale’s Crossy Road has stood tall as one of mobile gaming’s most popular titles. The game, which is available across all major platforms, has amassed over 120 million downloads. And now the developer see it’s the right time to release a special version of Crossy Road with a fresh batch of characters. Coming soon to Google Play and other app stores is Disney Crossy Road. The new game includes more than 100 characters from Disney and Pixar properties, all of which have the same goal. Characters in Disney Crossy Road will be trying to cros…
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Setting up the always-on display on the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0514b12a9f218ee71fad0f1bb0ab5196.jpg One of the major new features of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge is the always-on display. There were some initial worries about it, considering that many are already struggling trying to conserve battery life. However, due to Super AMOLED technology, the always-on display takes up a meager 5% of battery life in a 10 hour period. Suffice to say, the always-on display is a neat technology, and it comes with plenty of customization options. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to customize your always-on display and how to turn it off if you’re not a fan of it. Be sure to follow along!…
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Google has a new homescreen shortcut for the weather
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7350e513ddd66266573daf7b851f056d.png Google is experimenting with homescreen shortcuts using the weather as an example. Some users have reported the existence of a card in Google Now asking you to add a weather shortcut to your homescreen. The card is only coming up for some people, and only appears once you’ve asked Google Now for the weather in a particular area. The card reads “access weather instantly from your homescreen.” If you tap add, a weather icon will appear on one of your homescreen pages. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5f18fff5c9a0b142ab2f67a1d67e3e45.png Not everyone wants a shortcut on …
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Oppo R9 and R9 Plus are here
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/90fe91778c4905f849947c212693f102.png The Oppo R9 and R9 Plus are finally here. After hearing rumors and seeing leaks for many months, the pair is now official. The R9 and R9 Plus are Oppo’s latest and greatest flagships for the 2016 year. The Oppo R9 is the smaller of the two at 5.5-inches in size. The dimensions are 151.8mm x 74.3mm x 6.6mm. The R9 Plus’ screen is 6-inches and the full body dimensions are 163.1mm x 80.8mm x 7.4mm. Both feature an identical design made of nearly all metal. Each will come in a variety of colors including pink, white, and gold. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/10ed2b2ceb03d93…
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Kyocera Hydro Reach handset for Virgin Mobile leaks online
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2db4b44557e219f4f506afcd127c68e2.png A new phone from Kyocera dubbed the “Hydro Reach” is coming to Virgin Mobile, according to a new leak from Evan Blass. Evan Blass published a leaked image of the smartphone on Twitter late last night. There aren’t any specific details on the handset, though it does resemble the Hydro Wave from last year in both name and design. The Wave featured a 5-inch display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage and 2,300 mAh battery. With that in mind, we could see the Hyrdo Reach sporting a slight bump in specifications. Once again, details are scarce, so all of…
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10 strange casting decisions in popular movies that we still haven’t gotten over
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/733e4493d366337f3ff7148c73c3265b.jpg When Robert Downey Jr. took the lead role in Iron Man in 2008, he became inseparable from the character almost over night. Mike Myers as Austin Powers, Keanu Reeves as Neo, Pierce Brosnan as James Bond — some casting decisions just make sense, but others are mired in controversy, years after the movie releases. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7ee63a1c8efb49db172c45605b4efbd1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Is this a UFO? Someone thinks he found an alien ship near Area 51 using Google Maps
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/01b11730be95d530eb37c4de1675e4fb.jpg The truth is out there... but can Google Maps find it? In this case, we’re looking at a Millennium Falcon-like UFO that an Internet user found near Area 51 using Google Maps – well, Google Maps' satellite imagery from Google Earth, if you really want to be specific. Obviously, we’re going to take everything with a huge chunk of Nevada salt, which is only appropriate when discussing insane conspiracy theories. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2e18aacb3956ca1dbf6aa24cf7fd2a0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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U.S. Army is working on encrypted radar that enemies can’t detect
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b7033de76a844481c3f8765f10b61964.jpg Always looking to push the technological envelope, the U.S. army is working on a new and innovative technology designed to shield radar emissions from detection. According to reports, the U.S. Army Communications, Research, Development and Engineering Center (CRDEC), an organization based out of Maryland, has been busy developing an encrypted form of radar that enemy combatants in a war or combat setting would be unable to pick up on. Such a system would represent an important strategic advantage as soldiers in battle often need to use radar-based systems without letting adversaries know …
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The easiest way to add wireless charging to your iPhone 6s
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c7aef4924cc4b3f51ebd49887a319ff0.jpg Why should Android users get to have all the fun? We gave you instructions a while back that told you how to add wireless charging capabilities to any iPhone, but not everyone wants to hack together a makeshift solution like that. For those people, there are a bunch of third-party cases out there that add wireless charging to your iPhone. Stacked is one of the coolest ones we've seen so far since it's also a battery case, but it might be a little too thick from some users' tastes. Well here's another option: the Mobillage Wireless Charging Phone Case for iPhone 6S/6 is $27 on Amazon, and …
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Tim Cook unloads on the FBI in an extensive new interview
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/848e7af0c59b772e2a2bb143b99b4704.jpg Apple CEO Tim Cook usually comes across as a relaxed and genial sort of person but he sounds hopping mad about how the FBI has behaved in its fight with the company over the iPhone used by the shooter in the San Bernardino massacre. In an extensive interview with Time this week, Cook unloaded on how the FBI and the federal government as a whole have tried to force the company to build an insecure version of its own operating system that could be used to unlock Syed Rizwan Farook's iPhone 5c. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/79e64822372ad77a0c368938a417ef0…