The Archives
This is an archive of older posts that may or may not be removed in the future. br>
This forum is read only.
21931 topics in this forum
-
It looks like the Samsung Galaxy J3 will also be coming to AT&T
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
- 50 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/63604c0652a7ff3e6f7f58974fe5fc6d.jpg Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, has just leaked the existence of the AT&T bound variant of the Samsung Galaxy J3. This mid-range device originally launched on Virgin and Boost Mobile back in mid-January, and now it looks like this device will be joining AT&T shortly. For a recap, this device is powered by a quad-core snapdragon 410 processor paired with 1.5 GB of ram and 16 GB of internal storage, expandable thanks to a micro SD card slot. You also get a 5 inch 720p AMOLED display along with a 5 MP rear shooter and 2 MP front-facing camera. Powering you through the day is a user-rem…
-
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 costs the company $255 per unit
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
- 24 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7344e73b3089e72befbe47cad80ebe07.jpg It costs Samsung $255 in components to produce each Galaxy S7 unit, according to a new teardown report. Research firm IHS is scheduled to publish the report later today, but ReCode was able to get its hands on the analysis early. As you might expect, the most expensive aspect of the device’s is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 processor, making up $62 of that $255 total. IHS wasn’t able to identify the company that produces the 12-megapixel rear camera on the smartphone, but noted it added an additional $13.70 to the final price. Again, IHS details all of the components and how much they …
-
Apple’s iPhone SE could face competition from a Samsung Galaxy S7 Mini
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
- 31 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8b5a7418e5bca6cc93e69c5037119e26.jpg On Friday, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge went on sale worldwide. The phones were already selling like hotcakes even before the official release date, and now millions of additional people are going to be buying this week and beyond. Fueling the large number of sales so early is the lack of competition at the moment. There’s no other new phone on the market with distribution equaling the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The LG G5 won’t be ready until next month and the HTC 10 hasn’t even been announced yet. Samsung is offering what is perhaps the best option in most regions around the…
-
OnePlus publishes a no-nonsense gallery app for OnePlus 2 owners
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
- 23 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b850fe2dd67f892e36476c83dd93e7d2.png OnePlus has just published a new gallery app for its OnePlus 2 handset running OxygenOS v2.2.1, imaginatively named OnePlus Gallery. According to the handset maker, the OnePlus Gallery app is a streamlined, no-nonsense application optimised for offline usage without intrusive advertisements. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/79c6db35c998e9cc0185a95c1fd1dad4.png http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/54b127e0278855d55e6515305a7d7586.png http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dceb32f971ca07161c8bf39befa7e703.png OnePlus says that its Gallery app will help you spend m…
-
Philips Hue white ambience lights to help brighten your day
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
- 25 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b7fec3b4d2c217e35fc5430749c47421.jpg Philips Hue lighting may be known by most people for smart home controlled lights or possibly the lighting they provide matched up to content you may be watching on TV. Their latest product in connected lighting takes things a step further by giving users a level of control that can help lead to a healthier life. The new Philips Hue white ambience bulbs will be capable of delivering every shade of white light between 6500k (cool daylight) down to 2200k (a warm white light). Along with the physical lights and the range of shades possible, Philips is updating their app to make recipes avail…
-
‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ set photos leak, reveal new characters
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
- 70 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cc0ca7adcfb7da948ca7a51614401dff.jpg While Star Wars: Episode VIII isn't going to release until 2017, the movie is being filmed right now and TMZ on Monday scored some exclusive photos from the set that reveal some new characters. The current filming is taking place in Croatia and TMZ says that the pictures include "two new alien species ... and a land speeder, which looks like an upgrade from any of the pod racers" that appeared in The Phantom Menace. Let's go over some of the highlights. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/19c494be33fcbc4d185c9054b347dbf5._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
-
Unboxing video reveals the wonders of a $4 Android phone
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
- 38 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1b88dde08350b2ad98d2e52e0e6cba6.png Last month we told you about a new Android phone called the Freedom 251 that costs as much as a cup of coffee. This particular device is ridiculously shady, as it looks like the company behind it stole a bunch of Adcom Ikon 4 phones and rebranded them under its own name. In fact, as Android Authority points out, the company even used whiteout to conceal the Adcom brand name on the device. At any rate, Unbox Therapy's Lewis Hilsenteger recently got his hands on the device and found that it really can't be beat for the price even though buying it may mean you're supporting illegal activity.…
-
The best selling smart thermostat on Amazon isn’t the Nest
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
- 22 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/12979747172520d01971e2a40ca6af4d.jpg The Google-owned Nest Thermostat was a trend-setter and it's definitely a fantastic product. You can see right here that it has a 4.5-star rating from more than 3,100 customer reviews. The device set the standard for smart home thermostats that adjust your heating and cooling intelligently in order to keep you comfortable and save you money. As great as the Nest is though, it's actually not the best-selling smart thermostat on Amazon. That title goes to the ecobee3 Smarter Wi-Fi Thermostat with Remote Sensor, which offers even smarter features than Google's Nest. In fact, you can even con…
-
Microsoft reveals Xbox One gamers will be able to play against PS4, PC players
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
- 36 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f8570d8f3505937f1dedb321b7444fa2.jpg In an blog post on the Xbox Wire this Monday, ID@Xbox director Chris Charla announced that Xbox One developers will now have the ability to include cross-network support within their games. Xbox One games have always been able to interact with other Xbox Live games on Windows 10, but this will bring other console and PC networks into the fold as well. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2bd3d5aa7c846e078671000437dc5eb9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
-
First supposed video of iPhone SE looks nothing like what we expected
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
- 36 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f4ecd9e5d0196a28761e13302eb1aa7.jpg Next week, Apple will tell us all about its latest iPhone, a variation of the iPhone 5s sporting a revamped design and updated internal components. Dubbed iPhone SE according to recent leaks, the 4-inch device is meant to serve iPhone buyers who’re not thrilled about bigger screens or sky-high prices. The handset will replace the aging iPhone 5s in Apple’s lineup, and offer a more compact version of Apple’s iPhone 6s flagships. A supposed first video showing the iPhone SE has now emerged from China, but the device in it looks nothing like what we expected. Continue reading... http:/…
-
Telegram update adds supergroups and pinned posts to platform
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
- 56 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26e6206f72e9d70938e73ff2687ac9e7.png Increasingly popular messaging platform Telegram is rolling out some changes to the app that push on the line between being a messaging app and a social media platform. This action centers on group chats, a feature that users could implement to share messages with a whole group of people. Telegram is beefing them up with new supergroup functions to make message sharing even better and easier. The first big change for group admins is an increase from 1,000 to 5,000 for the number of members who can be part of a group. With that many potential members in a group, Telegram is also giving …
-
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon VR Software Development Kit
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
- 52 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/41be507a7c329da6aecceaa3d1578ec4.pngWith VR headsets such as the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift receiving a fair amount of positive publicity in recent months, Qualcomm’s announcement that it plans to release a software development kit (SDK) for virtual reality devices makes perfect sense. After all, 2016 may well be the year that VR finally comes good. Maybe. The new Snapdragon VR SDK is said to optimize the VR experience when used with chips such as the Snapdragon 820, as used in the LG G5, Galaxy S7, and the Mi 5. The Snapdragon VR SDK offers a variety of tools that developers can use to optimize the VR experience for users, inc…
-
‘SNL’ pokes fun at Tidal with Ariana Grande
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
- 34 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9fefa8c919118e58f3dc15303f75795a.png Tidal has been struggling to find a foothold in the music industry, and Kanye West’s recent antics haven’t done much to turn that around. On the other side of that, a floundering business with tie-ins to some of the biggest names in music is fantastic fodder for the cast of Saturday Night Live. It’s a pretty humorous skit that shows off Ariana Grande singing several different songs, and Jay Z shows up in the middle of everything, too. If you missed it live, you can check out the full skit below. Come comment on this article: ‘SNL’ pokes fun at Tidal with Ariana Grande Visi…
-
[Deal] Grab a discounted Moto X Pure Edition until March 17th
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
- 26 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5add624246b53e5fb3195c8ffbf28fcc.jpg Motorola is running a promotion that will save you some cash if you’re interested in picking up the Moto X Pure Edition by March 17th. The base 16GB model is a full $100 off, bringing it down to just $299. That’s some pretty aggressive pricing, especially in the market of near-stock Android phones with huge screens. The 32GB model is also on sale, although it’s only $50 off. The 64GB, sadly, is still $499 with no discounts, but Motorola’s financing is available on any of their devices, and you can customize everything about the phone with MotoMaker. We found the Moto X Pure Edition t…
-
Xiaomi to open two new manufacturing plants in India in 2016
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
- 31 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0aa088eb5b95f4b2fc97e23d48bb547c.jpg February was a big month for Xiaomi as it launched its latest flagship handset, the Mi 5, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month, and it seems the company has big plans for 2016. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has announced it will build another two manufacturing plants in India later this year as it attempts to maintain momentum. Xiaomi expects to sell around 140 million handsets in 2016, as opposed to the 100 million sold last year. In a bid to ease the pressure caused by China’s slowing economy, which Xiaomi’s co-founder and president, Bin Lin, says will flatline and p…
-
Secret Game of Thrones trailer may have just leaked Jon Snow’s fate
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
- 25 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dff6937c5045678687c11edf03be3e93.jpg The next seasons of Game of Thrones is almost here, and after months of debating Jon Snow’s fate we seem to have some conclusive news about one of our favorite characters in HBO’s hit TV series. A new Game of Thrones trailer was just released, but you can’t see it yet. Some members of the press at SXSW in Austin have already been given a sneak peek though, and you'll definitely want to know what they had to say. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/881c93fd7b1756ba1f8d6712b48c7cdd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
-
Huge leak: This may be our first look at the iPhone 7's new design
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
- 24 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b0270cdc59c2966541b0326e8bc12e8.jpg The upcoming iPhone SE might be the biggest Apple story this month, but it's no secret that the biggest Apple story of the year will be the unveiling of the iPhone 7, a device which will likely launch in just about six months time. While we've already seen no shortage of iPhone 7 rumors over the past few months, a new leak originally published by NowhereElse.fr provides us with our first glimpse as to what the slightly redesigned next-gen iPhone will look like. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/adc8553fa608d4cd66a7f38ce83edec3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Gen…
-
Watch: John Oliver perfectly and hilariously explains the FBI’s war with Apple
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
- 27 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/114b90774fbeff11d77512ca486b3005.jpg If there’s one tech topic you've seen repeatedly discussed over the past weeks, that’s the FBI’s war against Apple’s strong iPhone encryption. The Bureau wants to see what’s on an iPhone that had belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters with the help of a special backdoor, while Apple wants to avoid creating such a tool, which weakens the security it offers to customers. The two sides are embroiled in a conflict that will have repercussions in the future on the way Internet companies handle encrypted communications, and on legislation to regulate encrypted devices and services. A…
-
The magic accessory that gives your iPhone expandable memory
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
- 32 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0fa2cded81016a83508e7a584b317ab2.jpg Apple is the most profitable technology company in the world and it's thanks for the most part to iPhone sales. And of course, one of the reason Apple makes so much money off of iPhones is the fact that they don't have expandable memory. If you want space for your photos, videos and games, you need to cough up an extra $100 or even $200 to get it. Higher prices mean better margins for Apple, so they come out on top. Or, you could beat Apple at its own game and buy a single accessory that will provide expandable storage to every iPhone you buy from here on out. Continue reading... ht…
-
SNL sketch roasts Tidal as Ariana Grande impersonates Rihanna, Britney Spears and more
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
- 28 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c18ecb9ccd67cbe09415399f8a9b7966.jpg To be honest, I was a little bit surprised that Tidal - the music streaming service backed by Jay-Z - would even be considered popular enough to warrant being mocked by Saturday Night Live. But who knows, perhaps Kanye West's recent Twitter tirades and sporadic references to his new album being exclusively available on Tidal gave the service a temporary publicity boost. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d2a4314c011b7ca04178f8e46de949d3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
-
Samsung finally pushed me to buy its phone
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
- 50 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2be0fdfaff66774ecc3145f98ae0a7bf.jpg Although I’ve been with Android for five years now, none of my devices have ever come from Samsung. This is the company that has spent a fortune to promote its products and services around the world, building a strong reputation with millions of consumers. The only other company with a marketing budget competing with Samsung’s is Apple. So that should tell you the strength of Samsung in the mobile industry. And if you chat with someone unfamiliar with it, Samsung is highly likely to be the first (and perhaps only) brand associated with Android. There’s just no denying that Samsung is the p…
-
DOJ warns that it could compel Apple to hand over iOS source code
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
- 62 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d8ef815b002c7125447b393ab3e6c27.jpg The legal battle between Apple and the FBI turned ugly yesterday. In a response brief filed by the DOJ yesterday, the government said that Apple's arguments regarding security amount to nothing more than a diversion while also accusing the company of deliberately trying to engineer products that the government has no way of accessing. One of the more interesting nuggets buried within the DOJ's 43-page brief raises the possibility that the government might seek to compel Apple to hand over the source code to iOS along with the electronic signature an iPhone needs to run modified software. …
-
You can preorder the most gorgeous 4K TV ever made right now
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
- 27 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2c499995b184baf922e4e00e61c45432.jpg Look, we're not going to sugarcoat this one for you: the LG Electronics OLED65G6P 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Flat Smart OLED TV is expensive. Very expensive. Ridiculously expensive, in fact. But if you want the best you have to pay the price, and LG's upcoming new Signature line of OLED TVs are, without question, the best. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26a611bc587b600840999379f826aff2._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
-
Want to see a Galaxy S7 Edge get ripped apart in a blender?
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
- 27 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/459ed2d746252615038a432944a61c20.jpgIf you’re the type that enjoys watching new electronic devices get ripped apart to test their durability, you’re in luck. There’s now a video on YouTube of a Galaxy S7 Edge fighting a blender, although it’s a pretty one-sided battle in favor of the appliance. There’s really not much to see here other than device debris. If you put the S7 in horizontal so it’s not directly in the way of the blender blades, it’ll be okay with just a broken screen and some cracks. But put it in vertically right in the way of the blades, and things get ugly. It’s not particularly surprising, since most electron…
-
BlackBerry boasts about patching security holes on the Priv, calls out other OEMs
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
- 28 views
http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/80e3bf8ed9a6aac14d5f5f5427f3e2fc.jpgBlackBerry has always been known for their security expertise, and when the Priv was announced that expertise was listed as a great selling point. Now that the Priv has had some time in the wild and new security issues have cropped up, BlackBerry wants the world to know how well they’ve handled getting those issues patched and how poorly everyone else is doing. There’s good news and bad news here, depending on what side of the fence you’re on. If you’ve got a Priv, you’re in good shape, and if you don’t… not so much. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/65ed53934ee237f8f551302…