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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-orders disappoint in South Korea
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0514b12a9f218ee71fad0f1bb0ab5196.jpg Despite previous reports of record-breaking pre-orders worldwide, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sales are disappointing in the company’s homeland of South Korea. The news comes from Business Korea who discovered that the Galaxy S7 duo has sold less pre-orders than previous models. This struck us as shocking because of the promotion that comes when you pre-order one of the two flagship handsets. Just like in the United States, Samsung has offered all customers who purchase either of the two handsets a Gear VR headset free of charge. Unfortunately, the offer doesn’t sound like it changed m…
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Android N Developer Preview could be on the horizon
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0ad5ebedc6ce73834955d1830d7dd2a7.jpg The Android N Developer Preview could be rolling out soon, according to an article that was quickly removed from Ars Technica. The Google I/O Developer Conference is to be held in May, where Google is expected to announce its yearly iteration of Android, this time codenamed Android N. However, according to the deleted Ars Technica article, the Android N Developer Preview has been posted for the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, Pixel C, Nexus 9 and the Nexus Player. Oddly enough, the Android Beta website now gives a 404 error and the Android Developer website only shows Marshmallow. It’…
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[TA Deals] Pay what you want for this impressive Web Hacker Bundle
by Guest Peter Holden- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c37d1a8e37c79a9cf6a757ba42f79b1b.jpg Programming always seems very complicated, and expensive to learn, but what if there was a way you could study Python, MYSQL, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, and other programming tools without breaking the bank? Well, there is, thanks to Talk Android Deals, you can learn how to use the previously mentioned programs and more by paying what you want for the Web Hacker Bundle. The Web Hacker Bundle includes the following courses: Learn Web Programming in Django & Python Learn Bootstrap development by Building 10 Projects Projects in PHP & MYSQL Learn Ruby on Rails by Building Projec…
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’99 Rockets’ ready to send you into frustration space
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b5d9f7b235f0f137d087ef95abcedba.png Like so many games available for mobile devices, simplicity can lead to some intense frustration that can be used to drive the gaming experience. Flappy Bird capitalized on this in a huge way with a simple concept that required nothing more than some well-timed taps on the screen. Developer Itatake.com has released their own concept for a game called 99 Rockets that is based on a simple concept, but execution can result in long periods of fun or frustration, depending on how you feel about such games. In the game, players are presented with a rocket that travels along a predefined path…
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Marshmallow begins rollout to International LG V10 in Turkey
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/320dbd57d4925cfcdf13b419c9eaf489.jpg There’s some good news for folks that live abroad! Marshmallow has begun rolling out to the International LG V10, starting in Turkey. Considering that it has begun its rollout in Turkey, other regions and markets should follow very shortly. Unfortunately, there’s no official word as to when we’ll see it in the US. In fact, the V10 hasn’t seen an update since November on AT&T, so who knows how long the wait could be for Marshmallow in the US on the V10. For those of you that are getting the update, Marshmallow brings with it a ton of cool features. Doze brings some much-needed b…
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HTC may have secured a three-year Nexus phone deal
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d24b3756898245c1a53a6ca0d23f46c1.jpgThis year’s Nexus phone is still up in the air, but if a recent rumor is true, it looks like HTC might have secured a deal to make the device this year and for the next couple years, too. Take this with a grain of salt, because these Nexus rumors have gotten kind of outlandish before. With that being said, HTC and Google originally collaborating to bring the Nexus line to life with the classic Nexus One, and more recently the Nexus 9 tablet. This rumor suggests that HTC will be responsible for making the Nexus line of phones over the next three years, which also suggests that Google has no …
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Samsung’s Galaxy S7 gets the official teardown treatment, and it’s not easily fixable
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0d55c1683e93d346e9322f9845c66d73.jpgAnother phone, another official teardown. This time it’s the Galaxy S7, and unlike some of Samsung’s previous offerings, this one’s not so easy to fix if you bust anything. The teardown gutted Samsung’s premium device, showing off just how tightly everything is put together. The process removed some pretty interesting things about the device, though, including the “heat pipe” that Samsung touted during the Galaxy S7 reveal. It’s not so much of a liquid heat transferring mechanism as a simple copper pipe, but it does technically redirect heat away from the internals of the phone. iFixit r…
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Google’s “On Ice” is a new 360-degree short film on YouTube
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3d5e8e6c57ea692ee79348a0aed3d442.pngGoogle’s ATAP division has dropped a new short film onto YouTube that promotes the platform’s new 360 degree video experience. It’s a Spotlight Story, so it’s only about 30 seconds long, but it’s a well animated, light-hearted skit. “On Ice” is a short movie about ice skating that ends with the protagonist hiding from a bear. It’s funny, especially if you’re a fan of Pixar or other animated movies. But the real treat here is that if you’re using the YouTube app, you can move your device around to experience the movie in a full 360 degrees, or if you’d rather go the Google Cardboard route, i…
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AT&T is offering buy one get one free on the Galaxy S7
by Guest Brent D'Alessandro- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/629539fa37fca6f95f69e4ef60b94723.jpg What is better than one Samsung Galaxy S7? Two for the price of one! Similar to what T-Mobile is doing, AT&T is also offering a buy one get one free deal on the latest Samsung flagship devices. You can get either the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 Edge with this deal. However, there are some restrictions. Basically, the only way to claim the deal is by purchasing both phones on AT&T Next, and opening a second line for the second phone. Now you might be thinking, if I have to purchase both phones, how is one free? Well, after you have purchased both phones, AT&T will then take of…
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New look comes to theScore esports app
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/221bae29863f5f8b19a2066f9a861e83.jpg theScore esports app received a major redesign of both the Android and iOS versions of the esports-centered app to recognize the one-year anniversary of the initial launch. Developers theScore, Inc. say the redesign not only brings a better, fresher look to the app, it will help users navigate to the news they are looking for in a much easier manner. Vice President Michael Gerbone says “In just one year theScore esports has become a favourite of fans of competitive gaming across the world and we think this new look not only means we have the best esports app, but the best looking one t…
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Bill Gates talks Apple/FBI standoff, skipping classes at Harvard, and much more
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fa3ae747dbcd335d2314767a85857483.png Long since removed from running the day-to-day operations of Microsoft, Bill Gates seems to be enjoying retirement. Not only does he have time to spend on any number of philanthropic endeavors, he's also not shy about engaging in a Reddit AMA every now and again. That said, Gates on Tuesday afternoon returned to Reddit for the fourth time where he answered questions on a whole host of topics, including the FBI's ongoing legal battle with Apple, how he used to skip class while he was a student at Harvard, and much more. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/…
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BMW celebrates 100th birthday by showing off a wild concept car
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fffa9ceb81b9d55798a4a79485e0849a.jpg This week marks the 100-year anniversary of BMW's founding in 1916. To celebrate, the iconic German car manufacturer this week unveiled a new concept car called the Vision Next 100 that is absolutely wild. While it's very unlikely that we'll see this car on the road anytime soon, it does show that there's a lot of untapped potential innovations out there when it comes to car designs. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4173d25dfe041671fd36aa610f3dbbee._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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‘Better Call Saul’ may soon feature familiar characters from ‘Breaking Bad’
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/78c1a27d8b0da5a73491e2288c933020.jpg Positioned as a prequel to Breaking Bad, a show with one of the more fervent fan bases you'll ever encounter, the debut of Better Call Saul last year had a lot to live up to. But thanks to snappy writing, engaging storytelling, and a somewhat slow but measured pacing, the show managed to strike a chord both with critics and viewers. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/51575447caf0a415cf6cf93ce7bc7474._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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High-profile spy agency defends encryption, says it doesn’t want iPhone backdoors
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f4004233ce2173953d8d44dc71fa8755.jpg Apple's fight with the FBI is one of the most important stories in tech today, as its outcome will have major implications for consumer privacy and safety. But while the FBI is essentially asking Apple to build a backdoor into iOS to unlock the iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, other spy agencies are claiming they're actually in favor of strong encryption. The NSA is one of them and it has repeatedly claimed that strong encryption is required in today's tech landscape. And now British spy agency GCHQ has chimed in to say that it also supports strong encryption on the w…
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iPhone sales decline may be worse than expected
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a879375296d224cfbfd5034a8b68861c.jpg It's no secret that iPhone sales in 2016 are slated to decline for the first time in history, primarily due to an anticipated sales shortfall during the current March quarter. Hardly a projection championed only by analysts, even Apple CEO Tim Cook conceded that a drop-off in iPhone sales was to be expected. “We do think iPhone units will decline in the quarter,” Cook said during the company's January earnings conference call. “We don’t think that they will decline to the levels you’ll talk about. We aren’t going to project beyond the upcoming quarter.” It's not all gloom and doom for …
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‘Gears of War 4’ is a true sequel, but will take huge risks to push the series forward
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ff98f55024a43ab8cf7ef57316563946.jpg Last year, Microsoft revealed Gears of War 4 at its E3 presentation to the surprise and delight of Gears fans. It was one of the biggest announcements of the keynote presentation, but in the nine months since the reveal, we really haven't learned much more about a game that is sure to be one of the biggest Xbox One exclusive of the year. On Tuesday, that changed, as Game Informer revealed its latest cover story. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/76262cb40efcb6c34ea2ea19b6e8eb17._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Leak reveals a Tesla Model S P100D with an even bigger battery
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7aebfbc51c63342c8a03d1fae9f2d1e3.jpg White-hat hacker and Tesla P85D owner Jason Hughes recently found out an interesting detail while digging through the code in the latest firmware version of his Model S: A new model is in the works, and it’ll pack a battery bigger than ever. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5f43acec7f9dabca0d0bca6f4e397e4a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Surprise: Trump’s fake university was staffed by felons and hucksters
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6aa7d68a7d1cd4c1278329f140c79336.jpg If you've been following the Republican presidential primaries recently, you've probably heard quite a bit about Trump University, Donald Trump's shady defunct entrepreneurial initiative that is being sued by multiple parties for alleged fraud. The Daily Beast has done a review of some seminar transcripts filed in a class-action suit against Trump University and has found that it was staffed by several "huckster motivational speakers" as well as a convicted felon who had no college degree or any background in education. If you're shocked by this, you probably shouldn't be. Continue rea…
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These $200 studio-quality earbuds are on sale for $50 right now
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6350684aa8c7a36222bd1f214e286f18.jpg If you want an inexpensive pair of earbuds with decent sound quality, $50 can take you a long way. There are plenty of great options out there, and we've covered many of them here on BGR. But there's little question that if you want a pair of buds that offer truly impressive sound quality, you're going to need to cough up a bit more cash than that. Unless you follow the BGR Deals team, that is. For a limited time, you can get a paid of $200 Puro Sound Labs IEM500 Studio Grade In-Ear Monitors with Dual Dynamic Drivers for just $50, which is a crazy deal on earbuds of this quality. Conti…
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New clues emerge on how future iPhones might use Liquidmetal
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/958486a92a27e6f71915b5f64c61b2d1.jpg For a long time, we've dreamed of the day that Apple would launch a radically redesigned iPhone that will ditch all physical buttons, pack a wraparound curved display, and incorporate Liquidmetal into its hardware design. Liquidmetal has long been seen as a mythical material that we had once expected to see used more widely in Apple products. So far, however, Apple's engineers have, only used Liquidmetal as the primary material for the iPhone's SIM ejector tool. Even so, Apple is still interested in the material, and the company just won a patent that details how it could be used. Cont…
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Lollipop is now the most used Android variant
by Guest Brent D'Alessandro- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4a268c0868e618a7791826759c0dd23b.png Google has released Android distribution numbers for March 2016, and it looks like Marshmallow is slowly increasing. It is up 1.2% from last month. A very slow increase for an operating system that was released last year, but at least it’s increasing. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b0d60c7d0b230faa38204137fe9042c.png Also, Lollipop has once again grown from 34.1% last month to 36.1% this month. It just barely beat out KitKat, which sits at 34.3%. This makes Lollipop the most installed Android version in the world, currently. Jelly Bean has dropped from 23.9% to 22.3%…
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The Nexus 5X March update goes beyond security patches
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47417ae48dc9066d85075c94b5477882.jpg Yesterday we informed you that Google sent out their monthly updates including the latest security patches. Unusually, the Nexus 5X’s update is said to include an additional boost in performance. Apparently Google thought the Nexus 5X wasn’t performing up to its potential and has included some tweaks in the device’s March security update. This comes from a Nexus Community Manager who posted on Reddit. According to the manager, the update was in response to recent user feedback. Based on the Reddit post, some Nexus 5X owners complained of sluggish Wi-Fi, camera shutter lag, a delay in …
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T-Mobile gearing up for spectrum auction with $2 billion in additional funds
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ab0a4e7d54323db6cc1ac585dd45db59.jpg T-Mobile is looking at making a major play in the US government’s upcoming low-frequency spectrum auction. The carrier announced today that it will be able to issue $2 billion in senior notes and then sell them to its parent company, Deutsche Telekom. This news comes from an SEC filing, where T-Mobile outlined that it will be able to issue these senior notes, which will mature in 2021. The carrier also noted that these senior notes will have a 5.3% coupon until December 1 of this year. T-Mobile is required to use these additional funds towards acquiring low-frequency spectrum, refi…
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[TA Deals] Grab a Trust.Zone VPN 2-year subscription at a big discount
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f42607002c1e0ac6c23a1f1bd6a5455.jpgIf you’re in the market for a VPN, we’ve got a great deal on Trust.Zone VPN that will secure your subscription for two years at a hefty discount. The VPN will cover your tracks while you’re browsing online, hiding your traffic from anyone snooping on what you’re doing. Hide your IP address & location (no logs kept) Unblock any website & bypass Internet censorship Stop ISP from tracking you Download torrents & media anonymously Unlock VoIP applications (Skype, Viber, Google Talk, etc.) Stream millions of channels & TV shows globally …
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LG Stylus 2 will launch by the end of the week in South Korea
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/01edab42bff7ba8d7c19c32ef82c20a2.jpg The LG Stylus 2 is the successor to last year’s LG G Stylo and was unveiled last month during MWC 2016. Most of the news on LG’s Stylus 2 was covered up because of the attention drawn to LG’s flagship G5 smartphone. Anyway, the device is scheduled to launch this week in none other than LG’s homeland, South Korea. Pricing is said to be 396,000 KRW, which translates to about $328 in USD currency. According to sources, the device will also launch in parts of Europe and North America later this month. The LG Stylus 2 packs a 5.7-inch HD display and is powered by a quad-core processor a…