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A brilliant plan to make online movie sharing legal
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f8e9f1fc9f0269f27adc30d6e760fa0a.jpg Sharing copyrighted movies online is not legal, and rights owners are still furious about the amount of piracy out there — though many studies have shown that illegal downloads don’t cut into their bottom lines. Of course, sharing DVDs with friends and family is perfectly legal and nobody will come after you for that. What if a brand new streaming service took that approach to the next level? What if you could share your DVDs with millions of "friends" from around the world, and watch their DVDs just as you’d watch content on Netflix? There’s a new movie streaming service called MovieS…
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Colbert discusses battle between Apple and FBI with U.S. Attorney General
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db286624da7f63d9e22feacbd99195d3.png On Thursday night, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch appeared as a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The two discussed a myriad of topics regarding law enforcement and national security, but what caught our attention was when Colbert decided to broach the subject Apple's battle with the FBI. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2cd5b0fb763fbdf3ca2d8982a57b4929._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Is your browser’s private mode actually private?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a419f5ffbe42283a752dafb99f6bd01.jpg Modern Internet browsers have private or incognito modes that let you surf the web without leaving any traces. That is, you’re not leaving any traces for anyone using the same computer once you’ve done with your session. Your searches and viewing history will not be recorded for others to see, which can be useful both at home and at work. But that doesn’t stop third parties from tracking your activity. In fact, private browsing functionality is probably the most misunderstood feature of web browsing. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f298374259ea6092b7c…
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Samsung, you’re copying Apple again but you’re doing it wrong
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e35811d2faca4523dc6823243b6b2e24.jpg The BGR Show weekly podcast might not actually run on a weekly basis, but at least we're consistent in our inconsistency. On this week's episode, Jonathan and Zach cover a number of different topics including Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and the company's recent "Apple-esque" PR move. They also chat about the upcoming iPhone SE that will be unveiled during an event on March 21st in Cupertino, the nightmare that is the 2016 presidential race, and an argument even breaks out at one point. It's an action-packed episode that you definitely won't want to miss. This episode was…
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HTC 10 gets caught in the wild
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f05bf11ef1f71983394e5e1f9b24e76f.jpg HTC’s next flagship smartphone is on the way. We’ve seen just about all the device has to offer from a design standpoint through recent leaks, but this is the first glimpse of the device powered on. A pair of images have surfaced in the wild revealing more information on HTC’s upcoming flagship smartphone. Both shots closely resemble what we’ve seen from past leaks, thus giving us a good idea of what to expect. We still don’t know if the company will stay in line with past iterations and name the flagship the HTC One M10 or, as recent rumors suggest, just HTC 10. Judging from the l…
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Datawind grabs top spot in up and down Indian tablet market
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8247515862885fd84f643be7306f332a.png IDC has released new data on the tablet market in India for 2015, revealing bargain focused manufacturer Datawind managed to slide into the top spot during the fourth quarter with a 20.7% share of the market. Datawind managed to almost double their shipments year over year for the fourth quarter by focusing on the sub $100 segment. According to IDC, “cost benefits through local manufacturing, free internet bundled tablets, higher online presence in Q4 2015 were few key factors which worked in favour of the vendor.” While Datawind saw positive results, other large players in the market …
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[Deal] B&H offering great discounts on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1a9e651c44c1184f695ce909bfc0fbe8.jpg B&H announced today some crazy awesome deals on both the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. The first and most appealing deal starts with the Nexus 6P. Not only is B&H offering it for $50 off of the pricing at the Google Store, but they’re also throwing in a free $50 gift card. B&H is also offering an incentive for those that don’t live in New York: no sales tax. Altogether, you get around $100 off the handset as well as a $50 gift card to use on future purchases at the retailer. B&H’s Nexus 5X deal isn’t as appealing, only offering $50 in instant savings. This makes the handse…
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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge hit record pre-orders in the UK
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a71668c148179d8dbd54eee2538d802e.jpg Samsung announced today that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have hit record pre-orders in the UK, more than any previous Samsung device. Pre-orders bean on February 21 and lasted until March 10. During that time, Samsung says GS7 and GS7 Edge sales were “at least” 2.5 times greater than any previous Galaxy device launched in the UK. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t provided any specific numbers and likely won’t for a couple more months. This confirmation from Samsung that pre-orders are booming in the UK follows along with a previous report indicating that Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sales world…
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Amazon, Capital One partnership brings hands-free banking to Alexa
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7fd12283578b6978a77847700721de8c.jpg Amazon and Capital One this morning announced a new partnership that offers the ability to interact with financial information through Alexa. This functionality will work with all Alexa-enabled devices, including newcomers to the Alexa family, such as Amazon Tap and Echo Dot. As you can imagine, it’ll work with the Amazon Echo and the Fire TV as well. Capital One customers will be able to stay on top of their credit card account with new voice-enabled commands to check balances, recent transactions, and even making payments. They’ll also have “real-time access” to available funds i…
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Android One’s General Mobile 4G handset has been added to the Android N Developer Preview...
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81c37cdc4a126ef1353d76e80add0c25.jpg Google released the Android N Developer Preview a couple of days ago, with support for most of the Nexus smartphones and tablets that you might expect it to. What may surprise you is that the Android N Developer Preview also supports an Android One handset, in the form of the General Mobile 4G. While you would expect to see the likes of the Nexus 6, 9, 5X, 6P, Nexus Player and the Pixel C tablet on the list of supported devices, the presence of the General Mobile 4G (Android One) handset is somewhat of a surprise, but I guess that is one of the attractions of the Android One program. …
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Huge sale on Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P offers prices starting at just $299
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fe6d7d4b0431fa8623c79b3dd4208ff9.jpg If you shop on Google's online store or just about anywhere else, the Nexus 5X starts at $349 and the larger Nexus 6P will run you $499 or more. Those are fantastic prices for Google's cutting-edge smartphones, making them a tremendous value for shoppers. They're also the first smartphones to get Android updates. In fact, you can already install Android N on them while most Android phones haven't even gotten Marshmallow yet. As great a value as they are though, there's always room for improvement and BGR just found out about a special limited-time sale on 12 different Nexus 5X and Nexus 6…
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Why is this tiny rural cabin the hottest rental on Airbnb?
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66307b22214353d2d9641b6db5ea1ce5.png You would think that the most popular Airbnb rentals would be luxurious homes along beautiful beaches or penthouses located in the hearts of the world's greatest cities. However, it turns out you'd be wrong: The hottest Airbnb rental is actually a tiny cabin located in the woods of Northern California. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b8cb76f5ccc038d9cd0cd06c9ec7c0e7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google’s latest Chrome update patches some major security vulnerabilities
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b1858553e3d74dffe8235030e3e370c2.jpg This week, Google released the latest stable update for its Chrome browser addressing three high priority security vulnerabilities. Version 49.0.2623.87 of Chrome is available now for Windows, Mac and Linux computers, and although Google isn't willing to discuss the fixes in detail, a recent blog post explains the basics of the bugs. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04338a0ebfee625b486298ddecd1b9eb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Large Hadron Collider results may hint at a new era of physics
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c4b7504e3ddf6aff5cb58ca4ac46190.jpg Are we about to enter a new era of physics? Data collected by the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland may have identified particle activity that doesn’t fit the standard laws of physics. The analysis by scientists including physicists at the Institute of Nuclear Physics at the Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) could have huge scientific implications. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b5001c8be6b5c7f8cc68b479641563d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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When a young Tim Cook told a group of cross-burning KKK members to stop what they were doing
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dfb718d8840a626c18620c529f577a0c.jpg It's no secret that Tim Cook's moral character was indelibly shaped by his experiences growing up as a kid in the deep south. Specifically, Cook passion for human rights was forged, in part, by the deep-seated racism that Cook witnessed first-hand while growing up in Alabama in the 1960s and early 1970s. During a 2013 speech where Cook received the IQLA Lifetime Achievement Award, the Apple CEO spoke openly about witnessing a cross burning first-hand, an event which he said "was permanently imprinted" on his brain and changed his life forever. Continue reading... http://androidforum…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2c124b91223230ee78c6785734327f2.png There have been a lot of videos posted around the world of this week's total solar eclipse, but I was particularly fascinated to see a video posted by YouTuber Things I Like that shows what the eclipse looked like from tens of thousands of feet in the air. In short, it looks like the sun is shrinking before your eyes as the moon passes between it and the Earth. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/92173b3c497f33c12817e8b7ce8d3e89._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The iPhone 4S and the Galaxy S II: Still usable after all these years
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2b57cae59289c0e231f7fdfbdf03d5c.png Most of us upgrade our phones once every two years, if not earlier. But what if you bought an iPhone 4S or a Samsung Galaxy S II all the way back in 2011 and were so happy with it that you decided to keep it as your primary device for the next five years? YouTuber Austin Evans recently decided to take a look at how the two top flagship phones of 2011 held up when you tried to use them in 2016 and he was pleasantly surprised to discover that they're at the very least still serviceable. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8e1332e0d2ef493e4cc2383f8f117ec1._.gif…
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How to watch the CNN GOP debate in Miami online tonight at 8PM EST
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/76a2b59adc0071e0dcd4eddae2abd496.jpg After one of the most outrageous debate performance of the election cycle (which is saying something), Republican frontrunner Donald Trump and his competition will take the stage once again on Thursday night for the latest CNN debate. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b68f472f3d3a2c5dbd77ad2b8f8008ee._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Disney is looking to release at least 5 more ‘Star Wars’ movies after 2020
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2a67e09eff58728fd28381904f07809.jpg As any Star Wars enthusiast will tell you, the immediate future looks bright. Following Star Wars: The Force Awakens, four more movies will hit cinemas by 2020, including two trilogy episodes and three standalone films. But Disney might not stop making Star Wars movies in 2020, a new report indicates, as the company is apparently planning at least five more standalone pictures on top of the ones that are currently in development. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8fb4cadefe5b3b77b1367163277dca1e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why the NSA doesn’t support the FBI in the San Bernardino iPhone case
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb7defad5047ce060c4c622339587da3.jpg The Snowden leaks explained in great detail some of the most sophisticated spying tools the NSA has developed in recent years for conducting mass surveillance operations and collecting data. That’s one of the reasons why Apple and other tech companies started using encryption to protect their devices, and why Apple is currently involved in a high-profile case against the FBI. The government agency wants access to the iPhone 5c that belonged to one of the San Bernardino shooters, looking to force Apple to create a backdoor into the operating system. Many people pondered why the FBI isn’t c…
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Best Reddit apps
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8626963f50125cf878c53470c920c14d.jpg Reddit is an extremely popular site for finding news and information on the internet, but despite that popularity, it’s struggled in building up its own mobile interface. There’s no first-party app available on the Play Store, and Reddit has only recently introduced a mobile-optimized website that’s still in beta. The good news for developers in this situation is that there is plenty of space for third-party apps to create their own interfaces, and so far we’ve got plenty of options for browsing Reddit in a mobile app. This guide is going to go over some of the best apps available to ge…
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[TA Deals] Pay what you want for this Hardcore Game Dev Bundle
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f208be1284dbd4577d2506a8d7809194.jpg Do you enjoy video games and mobile devices? Then you might like this Hardcore Game Dev Bundle we have over on Talk Android Deals at a Pay What You Want price. It’ll teach you everything you need to know about developing games for mobile platforms, including Android 6.0! Create 5 real-world Android M apps w/ 15 hours of content Learn or review introductory Java concepts Master & implement material design principles Utilize & implement ListViews, databases, wear cards, etc. Use Google’s main APIs during the app development process Create wearable apps using the Wearable A…
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Sprint Galaxy S6 owners begin receiving Android 6.0
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/949481578142cc233704bc1591fae973.jpg T-Mobile was first to push Android 6.0.1 to Galaxy S6 units, but Sprint wasn’t far off. Thanks go out to Jason F who took it to Twitter to announce the start of Sprint’s rollout. The updated build number is G920PVPU3CPB6, which will bring Sprint Samsung Galaxy S6 units up to Android version 6.0.1. The update weighs in at a hefty size bringing all the features of Android 6.0. These include but are not limited to doze, simplified app permissions, and the fan favorite in that of Now On Tap. Sprint users who update will also get a cleaned up version of TouchWiz. The update is rolling o…
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[Deal] Save on two Aukey external batteries with these promo codes
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dc411cb8f608ad85f53463e5ca36cf8a.jpg Starting today, saving money on solid external batteries from the reputable Aukey is as easy as entering a promotional code. The accessory maker $2-$8 off of two external batteries that are each rated with 4.5 stars on Amazon. While one is slim and compact, Aukey’s bigger external battery supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 technology. Regardless of which you choose, you’re getting portable power that can be used anywhere to charge devices. Aukey Mini 5000mAh Ultra Portable Charger (Black) Promo code: DCSQY6U5 [*]Aukey Mini 5000mAh Ultra Portable Charger (Blue) Promo code: DCS…
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Check out this new TV ad titled ‘Unboxing S7’
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/788147e92ae55ab95ee7e7f391ef83b3.png It’s very typical of Samsung to release a TVC when launching new products. Today, Samsung released the first TVC for the Galaxy S7 flagship duo, which will launch in over 60 countries tomorrow. The TVC titled ‘Unpacking S7,’ starts with the Galaxy S7 in its box. Throughout the TVC, Samsung shows off a plethora of features onboard the new S7 models. The first feature showcased in the TVC was the Galaxy S7’s all-new 12MP low-light camera. Samsung shows how good it can be at taking photos even in low-light settings. The autofocus was also shown off for how fast it can be no matter what t…