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Google Store sets up section for virtual reality
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ba8217ae7718db6d8a395fc0e077ee7.png Virtual reality headsets capable of working with Google’s Cardboard platform have never been sold directly by Google. Instead the company only provided those interested in the platform with a portal to other sites to purchase Cardboard viewers. Today though, the Google Store went live with a new section dedicated to virtual reality. This puts virtual reality headsets alongside phones, tablets, Chromebooks, media players, and smartwatches as the items offered directly to consumers by Google through its online retail store. Three Cardboard viewers are currently being sold, one of which is…
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Samsung Galaxy S7 versus LG G5
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/32920cef2ef6130923d007f068b4db51.png Both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 were announced on February 21. The two handsets will directly battle when they hit the market in the coming weeks. Let’s see how they stack up against each other. The Galaxy S7 was designed to refine upon features that were left out on the Galaxy S6 and add new ones. These include water resistance, a microSD card slot, a curved back, and fast wireless charging. Samsung sought to perfect what users thought needed work on the Galaxy S6 from last year. The Galaxy S7 overall is a more well-rounded handset that lacks in weaknesses, which should give …
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Google Nexus 5X review: Not the Nexus you expected
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e85716b9ca04ee177ae7788bd6131238.jpg Google’s Nexus line has always stuck to a single phone representing a year’s innovations in Android until the next installment is ready to debut. But the decision to introduce two new members — the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P — to the family simultaneously in 2015 was special because it signaled Google’s changing view that the line is beyond the developer-focused narrative born at its inception. Consumers long complained Nexus phones weren’t good enough to compete with flagships from other companies, so Google partnered with Motorola to develop the monstrosity known as the Nexus 6. That phone, d…
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Google self-driving car gets into a minor accident
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db23d982de18a0b3a75d27d0f50952ba.png Google is deep into test driving their self-driving cars. The program has been going on in california for quite some time. We just received a report that one of the cars got into a brief accident on February 24 in Mountain View. A self-driving Lexus RX450h was attempting to go around some sandbags in a wide lane and accidentally crashed into the side of a bus. The incident caused damage to the bus’ left front fender, front wheel, and a driver side sensor. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. The Lexus was traveling at less than 2 miles per hour when the collision happened. The bus was goin…
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Motorola selling 16GB model of the Moto G (2015) for $199
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cbf4fc8bdc864a930545643d314ac5d8.jpg Although the Motorola Moto G (2015) starts at $179, the fully-featured model with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage sets you back $219. But for one week only, you can get the better model for a discount. Motorola is hosting a sale this week promoting the Moto G’s $199 sale price for people wanting to buy one or two phones. And, of course, they are able to be customized through Moto Maker at no extra cost. Normally getting two would approach $439, but shedding $40 makes for an attractive $399 price. If you want a phone from Motorola that’s more powerful than the Moto G, the co…
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Galaxy S7 edge unboxing videos are popping up online weeks before launch
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4c972ba681c487a528d6af15053752c6.jpg We're still nearly two weeks out from the official launch date of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones, but some lucky customers who preordered the Samsung flagships have received their units early. As a result, several unboxing videos have been making their way on to the Internet over the past few days. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e41ce56eb5028a0652fca204504f9260._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The exact moment when the FBI realized how big its battle with Apple would be
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/848e7af0c59b772e2a2bb143b99b4704.jpg As many observers have pointed out, Apple's battle with the FBI over encryption and whether or not it can be forced to help the FBI hack into a terrorist's iPhone has largely been a PR battle. Just last week, for instance, we saw FBI director James Comey write a blog post defending the FBI's position while framing the issue as being about justice for the victims of the December terrorist attack that killed 14 people. Shortly thereafter, Tim Cook sat down for an in-depth 30 minute interview on ABC's World News Tonight where the Apple CEO boldly said that the FBI wants Apple to create the "…
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The latest Android commercial takes a big shot at Apple
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/18d3c9d5fec8f79315a53bc69cc04701.jpg On Sunday night, capitalizing on the huge audience that tuned in for the 88th Academy Awards, Google debuted a new Android commercial that has everyone buzzing. It's hard to say whether or not the diversity issue that dominated the conversation prior to the ceremony had anything to do with the inception of this ad, but it certainly seems like it might have. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dda38eb39b8fd60e0b5cbb7544563ef9._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Dollars and Sense: In smartphones, can you follow innovation to the bank?
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8e67eceb8f92cfbad67afbd07df2c554.jpg What on Earth is going on here? Earlier this month as the annual Mobile World Congress trade show kicked off, we saw more smartphone innovation in a single week than we had seen all year last year. Perhaps in the past few years, even. Making things even more interesting is the fact that we’re seeing innovation not just on the software side of things, but on the hardware side as well. From small smartphone startups to longtime industry giants, companies are putting their R&D departments to work and coming up with some truly impressive new tech. But does innovation sell phones? Conti…
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Brilliant new smart water pitcher orders replacement filters by itself
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5b86f7810c9a7b1bdf566ae8b4870317.jpg OK, this is easily one of the coolest things we've seen in a long time. We all know how gross the water that comes out of our taps can be, and that's why we filter it before we drink it. Some people have filters installed in their homes or in their refrigerators, but millions more rely on nifty filtering mechanisms that attach to faucets or are built into pitchers. If you fall into that category, get ready to have your mind blown. The Brita Infinity Smart Water Pitcher is a $45 smart pitcher that connects to your home Wi-Fi network and automatically orders replacement filters when it need…
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Samsung, Google interested in buying the Jay Z-owned Tidal
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5bae05779c3b3cd1a3faa7898ff2c0bb.png Samsung and Google have expressed interest in purchasing Tidal, the music streaming service owned by Jay Z. Jay Z purchased Tidal only a year ago from Aspiro, but now Samsung is looking at buying out the music streaming services, sources familiar with the matter told the New York Post. The Korean tech giant has long been rumored to be interested in Tidal, but it could now seriously benefit the company, as they’re rumored to be working on something “big,” according to the New York Post‘s sources: “Samsung is re-engaging; they are working on something really big, and they’re keepi…
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Waze video reveals new interface for upcoming 4.0 release
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cf5db911bbf7425ad49c4d85d97b4e1b.png The team of developers over at Waze has released a new video giving us a peek at what the new, overhauled interface will look like when version 4.0 hits the Play Store. Waze says the update provides higher visibility and clarity. To achieve that, they have decluttered the map, provided brighter buttons and report pins will be color-coded. Besides the fresh new look for the main screen, the interface changes are designed to enhance the overall use experience as well. Waze indicates some of the features improved by tweaks to the interface include quicker access to destinations and easier…
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Android N may be a new taste experience
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cd7165bcb5a8e061db444f2acf498d3f.jpg With Android fans around the world getting excited about the next anticipated release of Android, Google’s Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior Vice President for Android, Chromecast, and Chrome OS, decided to do a little bit of trolling it would appear. A popular pastime surrounding each Android announcement is trying to guess what sweet treat the release will be named for. Lockheimer tweeted over the weekend a message indicating Android N may not be so sweet. In the tweet, Lockheimer shares a link to the Wikipedia page for Nori. It turns out Nori is basically seaweed that is prepared as a trea…
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[TA Deals] Stream live video from this drone for just $74!
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/22c29b6a949806cf168f63773ed9646c.jpg Drones are expensive to start, but throw in live video streaming and you’re probably going to face a massive price tag. That’s why you should be excited to see the Axis VIDIUS drone on Talk Android Deals. This is a drone capable of streaming live video to Android and iOS devices over a WiFi connection using the official VIDIUS Drone app, and you can fly it and stream for less than $100. Usually a drone like this would cost hundreds of dollars; however, the Axis VIDIUS drone is compact and lightweight, which is perfect for those just wanting to enter the world of drones with a starter unit …
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Check out the Galaxy S7’s slow-motion video capabilities in 240 FPS
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a71668c148179d8dbd54eee2538d802e.jpg Samsung went all-out on the camera in the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, like always, and it’s paid off. The camera can shoot and record in insanely high resolutions and with extreme clarity, but it can also do slow-motion at 240 FPS. The high framerate there means you can slow video down without anything looking choppy, and thanks to EuroTech testing it out, we can see that it works exceptionally well. It’s smooth, detailed, and everything you can ask for in slow-motion. This won’t be something that you’ll use all the time with a phone, but it’s nice to know it can handle it if the need eve…
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Oppo confirms upcoming R9 smartphone in new teaser, could launch soon
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3b08debf09c2c111e421e2348bd44759.jpg Oppo published a teaser on its Weibo account, confirming that the Oppo R9 smartphone exists and could launch soon. As you can see above, the teaser has a big number “9” in the middle of the text. And loosely translated, it reads, “This time, it is worth and other ‘9’ point. #OPPO New camera phone R9 #.” With that in mind, we could soon see a very nice camera-centric smartphone from Oppo. Rumors indicate that the R9 will be a beast, not just on the camera front, but on the performance side of things as well. It will allegedly sport a 6-inch 1440 x 2560 display, Qualcomm’s latest Sna…
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Vivo Xplay 5 images leak ahead of official announcement
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b5dda1585b4bd9aad97051cb64b9afb7.jpgWe’re less than a day away from the Vivo Xplay 5 becoming official, but that hasn’t stopped a set of last minute leaks from making the rounds. Several photos of the device have appeared, showing off pretty much everything you could have wanted to know about its appearance and size. There’s really nothing revolutionary about how the Xplay 5 looks, but it’s still a pretty nice looking device. Edges are curved, the screen looks nice and bright, and there’s a fingerprint scanner on the backside of the device that’s all the rage with newer Android devices. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirr…
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Huawei P9 shows up again online showing nothing we haven’t seen before
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d9f07344bde8489949579d031a33a51.png Leaked photos of Huawei’s rumored P9 have shown up online, though details are minimal thanks to the alleged device being enclosed in a case. Design details are kept a secret, but thanks to the cutouts of the case, we can immediately see Huawei’s signature fingerprint scanner for the P9, as well as cutouts for what seems to be the dual-LED flash and a laser autofocus. The smartphone’s frame ended up leaking as well. As you might expect, this didn’t offer many details either, as it looks just like any other smartphone frame out there. However, the one intriguing thing is that there’s…
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Xiaomi head says international business is doing ‘amazing’
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3348293c4229f3f92cc012ec487268c9.jpg Despite comments that the company isn’t doing well outside of China, Xiaomi’s global boss Hugo Barra has said that things are off to a fantastic start. Barra will be hoping that his comments on Xiaomi’s dealings go some way to silencing critics in doubt of the technology group’s potential outside of Asia. Speaking to Re/code shortly after the launch of the Mi 5 smartphone at MWC, Barra said: “I think our international business is off to a pretty amazing start.” On Xiaomi’s future, Barra went on to say that the focus is on markets the company is already in, which includes India…
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YouTube forms team to fight false copyright claims
by Guest Tom Morgan- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a40e123cf6270bde1223c6c0ad115e4a.png YouTube has taken the next step in its battle against false copyright infringement alerts by creating a team dedicated to minimizing mistakes. The move follows cries for help from content creators using the video-sharing website that have had their videos removed in the past due to baseless legal claims. Speaking about YouTube’s latest plan when it comes to tackling the issue, Spencer from YouTube’s Policy Team has released a statement on the website’s help forum. According to the website spokesperson, YouTube has been monitoring false video removals very closely and is striving…
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Big sale knocks more than $50 off a lightning-fast smart Wireless AC router (plus a bonus...
by Guest Maren Estrada- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2fa4d137a1793024385d26b000b49bc.jpg If you live in a house full of devices and you want to ensure that each and every wireless connection in your home is as fast as possible, the BGR Deals team has dug up quite the deal for you. The Linksys AC3200 Tri-Band Smart Wi-Fi Router with Gigabit Speeds retails for $300 and Amazon typically sells it for $205. Right now for a limited time, this killer router is just $149.99 with free shipping. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/933c19094e9ade783b36a41198702067._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The best thing about Apple’s new iPhone SE might not be the phone itself
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b7cd1aa945cc39d0444991cbb319a95e.jpg The new 4-inch iPhone Apple is reportedly going to unveil in the coming weeks is expected to be called the iPhone SE. The phone, first known as the iPhone 6c in unofficial reports and then as the iPhone 5SE in subsequent rumors, is supposed to offer customers all of the best feature of the iPhone 6 and 6s series in a more compact package. But as it turns out, the new phone will not be the affordable flagship some people would love to see from Apple. But even with that having been said, shoppers looking for a brand new iPhone at a rock bottom price might still be in for some good news. …
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Oscars 2016: Watch the full 10-minute Chris Rock monologue that has everyone talking
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/69a3e483d5702cba5480b31c34bad356.jpg It gets more and more difficult with each passing year to care at all about awards shows. It seems like a new one takes place every single week during awards season and beyond, and many of them are little more than boring popularity contests. If there's one awards show that is still worthy of your attention though, it's probably the Oscars. The Academy Awards is the biggest and the best, and it took place on Sunday night complete with a few big surprises. Want to know who came out on top? Head here to see a complete list of all the big winners and losers from the 88th annual Academy Award…
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New Raspberry Pi 3 is 10 times more powerful than the original for the same price
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8061e6435f2f6e4ae9562344169a868b.jpg Stop for a moment to consider how phenomenal this is: the Raspberry Pi Foundation just unveiled the Raspberry Pi 3, a brand new version of its tiny computer that is 10 times more powerful than the original model introduced just four years ago. But that's not the crazy part. Despite being 10 times powerful and better than the original in a number of other ways, the device still costs just $35, which is exactly what the first model cost when it was released four years ago. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b2e4aaf8baed967a4071ce34a797dc4._.gif Via BRG - …
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This $90 smartwatch does something a $900 Apple Watch can’t
by Guest David Ertischek- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f0be4754076d41effa6e4379cd22666.jpg If you want to keep your smart watch on your wrist while showering than this is the smart watch for you. The Jarv Advantage Smart Watch is for sale on Amazon for $89.99 with free shipping. That's 31% off the device's already low list price, which is pretty crazy for a smart watch that features better water resistance than the Apple Watch — good luck wearing that thing in the shower... Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fbdc2955bfae7252f7f3b99842fed223._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report