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[TA Deals] Get the Essential JavaScript Coding Bundle for just $29
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/552502cb4d94fae2dae083b2dfae22b4.jpg You’ve probably heard of JavaScript before, a programming language used to develop everything from web browsers such as Chrome and Firefox to building front-end frameworks and libraries. There may never be a better time to learn about JavaScript from scratch, with the Essential JavaScript Coding Bundle now available from Talk Android Deals for just $29. The Essential JavaScript Coding Bundle consists of 15 courses that begins with the basics of JavaScript before moving on to more advanced topics such as functional programming, data visualisation and mobile application development. Co…
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#RIPInstagram movement hopes to stop feed manipulation
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b815c5295bd6fdd1ff133aa908270e5d.jpg Despite large numbers of users complaining about social media platforms trying to curate user feeds, it seems like every social media company wants to do that. The latest to join the effort is Instagram after announcing that it would implement some algorithms to curate user feeds instead of displaying posts in a strictly chronological order. Just as predictably as Instagram’s efforts to steer users to certain content, a user movement has emerged to object to the change via a petition on change.org. According to the petition’s creator, Sarah Heard, the effort is keyed off of Instagram’s…
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[Video] Using Samsung’s always-on display with the Galaxy S7
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6880bd0c1089ee3ad48527039edfb917.jpg One of the newest additions to Samsung’s Galaxy S7 duo is the always-on display feature. Enabling and setting up the always-on display is rather simple, and we’ve got a full hands on video to show you how. The always-on display feature can be turned on in settings and will display key information while your device is on standby. With this feature, you’ll no longer have to power on your device to check the time, or unlock your device to gain access to important information. The always-on display is customizable and can be set to different layouts. Right now there are only a few options…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f834da4bf66ba9c58611cb823e76445c.jpg T-Mobile announced in a press release today that it would extend its free video streaming service Binge On to include YouTube and others. The newcomers to T-Mobile’s Binge On service include Baeble Music, Discovery GO, ESNE TV, FilmOn.TV, Fox Business, Google Play Movies, KlowdTV, Red Bull TV, and YouTube. YouTube earlier claimed that T-Mobile was interfering with video traffic by throttling YouTube video streaming. These new additions now let T-Mobile customers stream video for free from over 50 different providers. You can find a full list of video providers that work with T-M…
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Samsung went all out with the Gear S2 de GRISOGONO
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3020e91ae4f61bb1e96fd80433713a7f.jpgSamsung has teamed up with luxury watch maker de GRISOGONO to make what’s probably the fanciest smartwatch we’ve seen yet. The watch uses the highly functional Gear S2 as a base, but features a ton of jewels and luxury design, and it looks extremely high end, even compared to your typical wristwatches. This limited edition Gear S2 uses rose gold around the bezel while studding the bracelet with over 100 white and black diamonds. That bezel is diamond set, too. As you can see for yourself, this would easily pass for a very expensive traditional watch, but it keeps all of the functionality th…
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iPhone 7: Everything we know so far (including rumors and photos)
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0fd362a5918db2d8d0e6d881d1bc0681.jpg In just a few short days, Apple is going to take the wraps off of its first brand new iPhone of the year. It won't be the iPhone 7. In fact, it won't be all that "brand new" either. Instead, the iPhone SE is expected to essentially be an iPhone 6 with a 4-inch screen wrapped in a housing that looks similar to the iPhone 5. It'll be a great lower-priced option for emerging markets and old school iPhone holdouts who refuse to upgrade to a larger phone, but it won't be terribly exciting for more savvy users looking to stay on the cutting edge. The bad news is that we still have about six mon…
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Watch the official trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, coming to theaters May 27th
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8104d665ac45470f66c51fa247b79b49.jpg On Thursday, 20th Century Fox shared the latest full trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, one of three blockbuster comic book movies scheduled to launch between now and the end of May. Although the name brands of Batman, Superman, Iron Man and Captain America might be bigger than the X-Men at this point, it's clear the Fox isn't going into this incredibly crowded movie season without a marketing budget to rival any studio. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb56ef91995fc36908ca0424625b506f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung released two different versions of the Galaxy S7... and yours is the slower one
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/36eacf714befff0acde53400926f1aab.jpg Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are now almost one week old, and we have both good news and bad news for early adopters. The good news is that your new smartphone is by far the best Android phone that has ever existed. In fact, in terms of hardware and design, it might be the best smartphone ever, period. The bad news is that it looks like the U.S. versions of Samsung's latest smartphones are slower and less powerful than the models available to the rest of the world. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6a74ad6d9a3fa5318f268d19637a74fa._.gif …
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Leaked iPhone 7 case gives us more clues about the phone’s design
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cc3790136b2206ac15119aaed098dac8.png We got our first look at a leaked iPhone 7 case last week and now Lewis Hilsenteger of Unbox Therapy has obtained another iPhone 7 case from a Chinese manufacturer that gives us new clues about the device's overall design. The case, which was obtained with the help of Apple leaker Sonny Dickson, hints at the possibility of a dual camera design as well as the elimination of the traditional headphone jack. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3058b8b1d0528ace1b24f64bcdfe9d3f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Android vendor sets record straight: iPhone 7 leak actually shows new iPhone copycat
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c73b6251d127d5db53467c9ac4760e4e.jpg A leak from earlier this week claimed to show the iPhone 7’s redesigned antenna lines, which appeared to be in line with what earlier reports said – that Apple would address one of the ugliest things about the iPhone 6 and 6s. However, in a hilarious twist, a Chinese smartphone maker insisted on setting the record straight, saying the image actually shows the back of its upcoming new smartphone, which just so happens to be an iPhone copycat. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c324155c9b517918f1afedf0c321bd40._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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[Video] Multi Window on the Samsung Galaxy S7
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/061176a3c55b1c8ba8e8632fb08796db.pngInterested in seeing Samsung’s Multi Window functionality in action? We’ve got a full hands on video demonstrating the split-screen mode on the Galaxy s7, showing off how easy it is to watch videos while keeping up with social media or composing a text message. The Multi Window works pretty similarly to how it did on the older Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6, so if you’ve used a Samsung phone from 2015 you’ll be very familiar with this. Check out the video below to see it for yourself. Come comment on this article: [Video] Multi Window on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Visit TalkAn…
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New malware can infect iPhones without requiring a jailbreak
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b0270cdc59c2966541b0326e8bc12e8.jpg The iPhone is generally safer than Android when it comes to malware infections though Apple’s smartphone isn’t impervious to such threats. We’ve seen various malware attacks in the past, some of them targeting jailbroken iPhones, or Apple’s older versions of Xcode to sneak malicious apps in the App Store. A brand new malware strain was just discovered, a sneaky attacks that fooled not only Apple’s app review team into allowing malware apps into the App Store, but that can also quietly install apps on any iOS device without the user’s explicit knowledge or permission. A jailbreak status is…
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Cookie Monster lands a starring role in Apple’s latest iPhone 6s commercial
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/21c9a6a995bfd6049776d1b6ebd82d07.jpg Apple earlier today rolled out a new iPhone 6s ad featuring none other than Cookie Monster. Titled "Timer", the ad features Cookie Monster using the iPhone 6s' always-on "Hey Siri" feature to set a timer as he prepares to bake what we can only imagine are delectable cookies. And then, the waiting game begins. With the timer set to 14 minutes, Cookie Monster quickly becomes impatient, prompting him to once again beckon Siri, this time with a request to begin playing songs from his "waiting" playlist. Siri readily obliges and we're soon graced with sweet sounds from Jim Croce's melodic 1…
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This app brings your entire desktop into the VR world with you
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/03ab6c5b127470ffdc18b71c4988deaa.jpg Although immersive gaming experiences and 360-degree films might be the first things that come to mind when you think about virtual reality, the technology has the potential to change your life in more conventional ways as well. Whether you're browsing the Internet, watching Netflix or even playing a non-VR game, BigScreen is a piece of software that can bring your desktop into the virtual world with you, creating up to a 20-foot screen to view. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c7a9bee38aaf55668e57ad2a398456e4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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AT&T and Comcast lobby to kill more competition in Tennessee
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ab0f93665c5e200019fa5da09bd9789b.jpg You know what incumbent Internet service providers don't like? That's right: Competition. They especially don't like it when that competition comes in the form of government-funded municipal broadband projects like the one that's been a big success in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The good news for incumbent ISPs about such municipal broadband projects, however, is they can be constrained or shut down with the help of effective lobbying operations. In case you don't know, Comcast and AT&T have very effective lobbying operations. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirr…
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Apple kicks Amazon to the curb, signs iCloud deal with Google
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d6e67b65222f9c095088c009af8171b7.jpg In a blow to Amazon, Apple recently inked a deal with Google wherein a good portion of Apple's iCloud infrastructure will be powered by the search giant's Google Cloud Platform. Originally reported by CRN, the terms of the deal reportedly have Apple spending anywhere between $400 million and $600 million, though it's not yet clear if this price range is for the duration of the contract or an annual fee. The report adds that the deal was finalized late last year and that Apple, as a result, has since begun to "significantly reduce its reliance on Amazon Web Services." Continue reading..…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e92138349472b4e5eb95411f2c685fb8.png One of the Galaxy S4's most gimmicky features was the ability to use NFC connectivity to sync up all of your friends' Galaxy S4 phones' audio together to have them serve as a giant speaker. While this feature never really took off, a new app called AmpMe is aiming to make this kind of concept more useful by bringing it to multiple phones, not just one particular model. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0cb3cc0c3f7abbd461edda5285879e79._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Expiration dates for access now applicable to files on Google Drive
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/68e22060be99fa90285319453b3ff741.png Google’s productivity suite is very popular around the world because of its easy setup and ability to allow remote collaboration from anywhere. Everyone from students to business executives are using Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides to get things done. Much of what we do here at Talk Android is actually completed using Google Drive. People like staying exactly where they’re comfortable while working remotely with others. This week, Google announced that expiration dates for access to files is rolling out now. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8b7b901a9e3f40989bdb57f…
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Chelsea Handler’s Netflix talk show premieres in May
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/426c77e5c21f9af6f3c835ae846f8138.jpg In August 2014, Chelsea Handler’s Chelsea Lately seven-year run on E! came to an end. The comedian was offered a massive deal worth $10 million to join Netflix and create different types of programming for the video streaming service. The first show, a documentary series called Chelsea Does, was released earlier this year following the Uganda Be Kidding Me Live standup comedy special from 2014. But the real prize for Netflix in poaching Handler is setting up its very first talk show. Today, after almost two years of being away from a nightly desk slinging jokes between panelists and guests…
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Pope Francis joining Instagram with official account
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/57cf22b2e1f6ef66e03c12ade9ec9c00.png Expanding on his existing social media presence, like an official Twitter account, Pope Francis is joining the ranks of Instagram with an official account on the platform. Reports indicate the new account will launch at the end of the week. The news surfaced on Italian newswire ANSA which reported the official account name will be Franciscus. Pope Francis has indicated in the past that he thinks the Internet has great potential to help “build a society which is healthy and open to sharing.” He has also been active in meeting with key individuals in the tech industry like Eric Schmidt a…
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[TA Deals] This Go Green 50,000mAh Solar Power Bank is only $35 (64% off)
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c32c27b24402e8fd1523b3b8e774640.jpg Are you always finding your smartphone dead by mid-afternoon? Most of us need our smartphones to last longer, especially if we have extra activities after work. And that’s where the Go Green 50,000mAh Solar Power Bank comes in over on Talk Android Deals, allowing you to keep your smartphone charged all throughout the day. Serves as portable, convenient charging solution for USB devices Quickly powers up using solar energy Calibrates specific voltage & current amounts to different devices for efficient charging Charges devices up to 1,000 times One of the best aspects abou…
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Google makes it even easier to find candidate information with Search
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c70827e1e64beb34f7a4bf20f4bb23c.png Google announced today two new types of information you can find on presidential candidates with Search. The two new types of information that can be found is how a candidates’ campaign is funded and how candidates are trending online compared to one another. As Google pointed out in its blog post, finding financial information on your own can be a difficult task, but now they’ve made it much easier, allowing you to find all that information with a simple search. Google’s working with the Center for Responsive Politics to make this information not only easy to access but easy to un…
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Amazon patents a technology that lets customers pay by taking a selfie
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/17caa04deb98b5e9b15c18907f59703c.jpg More so than most, Amazon has every reason to try and make the check out process as seamless as possible. After all, sometimes all a consumer needs is the slightest of hurdles before getting cold feet and reconsidering a purchase. That being the case, it might not be all that surprising to learn that the company that pioneered one-click purchasing has come up with a way for consumers to complete the checkout process by taking a selfie. Yes, the selfie age is upon us and Amazon is joining the party with a decidedly commerce-oriented twist. According to a recent patent filing, the online re…
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Did Apple just imply the NSA can hack iPhones?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1f89568bae45cffac550cd74e9004d1a.jpg In a new court brief filed this week, Apple once again makes its case that the FBI’s request to force it to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone 5c isn’t constitutional. While this isn't surprising, it's notable that the iPhone maker also implies that the NSA might have what it takes to decrypt iPhones for the FBI. It’s just that the Bureau seems not to have sought such assistance. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f54a97023d34f5dc70afd1c734e4458c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Lindsay Lohan’s lawsuit over racy GTA V photo can proceed, Court rules
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7e1b1af02e89297ca1085408e7b0d9d9.jpg The New York Supreme Court recently ruled that it would not dismiss Lindsay Lohan's bizarre and arguably frivolous lawsuit against Rockstar Games. As a quick refresher, Lohan sued Rockstar Games back in 2014 alleging that the company used her likeness to create the character of Lacey Jonas in GTA V. Even if you've never played the game, there's a good chance you've seen Jonas' photo gracing a billboard or inside of a Best Buy at some point in time. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1c75d412023b75cac548713c158b7295._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report