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  1. Guest Peter Holden

    You can now pre-order the HTC Vive for $799/€899, shipping starts April 5th

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e4719705df2fc5769c424855ef4f1053.jpg We’ve been hearing great things about the HTC Vive for quite a while now, with HTC and Valve’s VR headset being demonstrated at the various trade shows in the past year of so. Last week the U.S. pricing was unveiled for the HTC Vive, and it wasn’t an easy pill to swallow, at $799 it is $200 more expensive than the Oculus Rift. But what about the international pricing for the HTC Vive? Well, I’m afraid it doesn’t make for pleasant viewing either. Before we get to the global pricing, let’s take a look at what the HTC Vive pre-order bundle includes: HTC Vive headset Two controllers 3…

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  2. Guest Peter Holden

    Leaked renders of Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A 7.0 and Tab E 7.0 emerge

    by Guest Peter Holden
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/360404cc61b452b43babcf2c1530be8d.jpg After all the excitement of MWC 2016 that saw the announcements of flagship devices such as the stylish Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the modular LG G5, and Xiaomi’s budget-busting Mi 5, we are back to our normal daily routine. Thanks to Samsung’s habit of releasing new devices almost every other week, though, that doesn’t mean we will be short on leaks and rumours. Speaking of which, renders of a couple of its latest low to mid-range tablets, the Tab A 7.0 and Tab E 7.0 have emerged. From left to right: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 7-inch (x2), Galaxy Tab E 7.0 (x2), in black and white, respe…

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  3. Guest Justin Herrick

    Android ad uniting rock, paper, and scissors airs during the Oscars

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/75ca5a3b3d07116eb460c90f6e2108d8.png Like Samsung, Google believes there’s no better televised event (outside of the Super Bowl) to air a new advertisement during than the Oscars. The company debuted a new Android ad when the the 88th Academy Awards went to a commercial break following The Weeknd’s performance. It once again proves that we don’t have to be the same to be together in this world. Three of history’s fiercest rivals are coming together to solidify the “Be together. Not the same.” mantra. The ad starts with a piece of paper nervously walking the school halls as a bunch of scissors stare. A glimmer of hope …

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  4. Guest Justin Herrick

    William H. Macy stars in Samsung’s big Oscars ad

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/360404cc61b452b43babcf2c1530be8d.jpg Tonight, Samsung aired three television commercials during the 88th Academy Awards to promote the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. It’s not the first time Samsung has introduced grand advertisements during the Oscars. The company sees tremendous value for being a sponsor of an awards ceremony that gets over 35 million viewers every year. With all of the buzz surrounding this year’s Oscars, Samsung will probably get more exposure than expected. William H. Macy, an Academy Award nominee for his role in Fargo, is the star of Samsung’s main ad for the Galaxy S7. It starts with people won…

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  5. Guest Doug Demagistris

    TAG Heuer Connected is back in stock at the company’s website

    by Guest Doug Demagistris
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/98e4d26d1bb67a792289ec3f5606f86e.pngAnyone remember TAG Heuer’s Connected premium Android Wear smartwatch? Well, the smartwatch is back up for purchase after being sold-out for nearly two months. In December we reported that TAG Heuer was experiencing higher demand than expected. Later that month they terminated online sales and increased production in order to catch up. This news came to us as a bit of a surprise because it’s not everyday you see smartwatches fly off the shelves like that. There’s still a handful of people out there who see no good use for a smartwatch. Earlier this week, TAG Heuer added more supply and…

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  6. Guest Jacob Siegal

    How to stream the Oscars for free on Sunday

    by Guest Jacob Siegal
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b4158214bd1400a9182a3414bd4323e5.jpg In just two days, ABC will air the 88th annual Academy Awards. With Chris Rock hosting, this year's edition of the awards show promises to be especially entertaining, but if you don't have cable, you might be wondering how you can watch the Oscars other than on TV. We're here to help. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66c460927fcd44cdc71e2fdcf70d53f1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  7. Guest Doug Demagistris

    T-Mobile starts shipping Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-orders ahead of launch date

    by Guest Doug Demagistris
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/36bbcef22eac91a87705ca003c5bf733.jpg The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are scheduled to launch in sixty countries on March 11th. This is when pre-orders typically start shipping. However, some T-Mobile buyers have received confirmation that their new device has shipped already. Pre-orders opened up just a few days ago and some who completed their order have received shipment notifications that their device left the facility. You may recall from last year when Galaxy S6 units began shipping early from T-Mobile. A Reddit string opened up and has been ongoing for the past few hours. Several people have confirmed the ship…

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  8. Guest Justin Herrick

    Saving offline areas in Google Maps

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e9c1a54217427564c09a90e1a1683091.png Because not all of us experienced the Lewis & Clark Expedition, mobile devices are a huge help in navigating the world. Phones and tablets have made it extremely easy for us to get from Point A to Point B without actually being familiar with our surroundings. A service like Google Maps, which has hundreds of millions of users, is able to provide so many details based on your needs. Google Maps can explain the estimated travel time, show turn-by-turn directions, and offer local places to drop by and try. Despite all of its beauty, a missing internet connection or even a poor one can rui…

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  9. Guest Jeff Causey

    Google takes to the web to support Louisville in AT&T lawsuit

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/559ad941fe56aec919edd68d8512afb8.png When Google decided to get into the Internet access business by offering fiber connections, part of their motivation was to disrupt the market for Internet access. Google saw it as stagnant and offering a substandard product. Of course, Google does have a bit of a vested interest in consumers being able to access fast broadband Internet. It should be no surprise when a company like AT&T files a lawsuit like they did this week to slow down Google’s process. Although not the target of the lawsuit, Google has issued their support for Louisville. On the Google Fiber blog, Google Fiber’…

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  10. Guest Jeff Causey

    WhatsApp announces end of life for app on BlackBerry, older Android versions

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bfaa60c8ce960989e64168eed8004528.jpg WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, noted this past week marked the seventh anniversary of their launch. In conjunction with that milestone, they took the opportunity to announce the end of support for WhatsApp Messenger on several mobile platforms. At the top of the list is the end of support for all versions of the BlackBerry operating system. Older versions of Google’s operating system, Android 2.1 and Android 2.2, were included on the list. According to recent version distribution information, Android 2.2 only accounts for 0.1% of the Android market. Android 2.1 is presumably…

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  11. Guest Doug Demagistris

    Samsung begins pushing February security update to its flagships

    by Guest Doug Demagistris
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c87e9df8a3d191346a73aaef8e1ddfc.jpg Samsung just announced that they have begun rolling out the Android security patch update for the month of February. Devices receiving the update reportedly include the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy Note 4, and both the Galaxy Tab S and Tab S2. You may have noticed that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge aren’t on the list. This is because the new duo will come preloaded with the latest patches when launched. We’ve heard from sources that several users are reporting that the update has already hit their Galaxy Tab S and Tab S2. Therefore, the othe…

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  12. Guest Yoni Heisler

    Apple to introduce new iPhone and iPad at March 21 media event

    by Guest Yoni Heisler
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6f79c749592040a510097feff1b1d2f.jpg Apple's rumored media event, where the company will introduce a new iPhone SE, a smaller version of the iPad Pro and minor Apple Watch enhancements, has been pushed back to the week of March 21, according to a report from Re/Code. Adding more specificity into the mix, Buzzfeed's John Paczkowski subsequently added that the upcoming media event will take place on Monday, March 21, likely at Apple's Town Hall in Cupertino. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/14bb9fcd53c9c3846496e162e101f906._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  13. Guest Maren Estrada

    Amazon’s having a big sale on Bose gear

    by Guest Maren Estrada
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/091ad133310144cbf6958d43479563ef.jpg When you purchase Bose products you do it with the understanding that you're paying a bit of a premium. Of course, Bose products are typically well worth the premium because they sound incredible. While there are rarely sales on Bose gear that offer truly deep discounts, every now and then you can save a few bucks on some great speakers and headphones. And such is the case right now, because Amazon is having a big sale on Bose gear. Note that two of these deals are good for today only, so be sure to check them out right away. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirro…

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  14. Guest Yoni Heisler

    Apple’s new 4-inch iPhone to pack a 12 megapixel camera

    by Guest Yoni Heisler
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fc69fe3f830bf939b524052746235faf.jpeg Originally published by MacRumors, a new research note from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI securities reveals that Apple's upcoming iPhone SE will pack an even greater punch than initially anticipated. According to Kuo, the upcoming 4-inch iPhone SE will feature a 12-megapixel rear-facing camera, a notable upgrade from the 8 megapixel camera some previous reports alluded to. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4fc172870437d13acdaebaa7e51c206f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  15. Guest Yoni Heisler

    How powerful is the human brain compared to a computer?

    by Guest Yoni Heisler
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/85809cc0065119ee0a8c230f2c1ec83f.jpg For as fast and powerful as computers have become, they still pose no match for the human brain. Sure, a computer specifically programmed to perform singular task such as, say, playing chess can give a human a run for his or her money, but when we measure a computer against the entirety of what a human mind is capable of, it's not really all that close. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7fc1a18f22bee5e04a7a3d72f0e41314._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  16. Guest Jeff Causey

    Amazon begins experiment with ad-supported video series

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8667336472d3dbb272dbc41333338372.png Amazon debuted season three of “The Fashion Fund” slated for a 10-episode run that introduces some new wrinkles to the retailer’s on-line streaming offerings. To watch the series, viewers do not need to be an Amazon Prime member, but they do need to sit through the advertising that is included in each episode. This is quite different from Amazon’s normal ad-free videos available through Prime and has some wondering what Amazon may be planning. Amazon could be looking at a couple different scenarios if this latest release is a sign of more to come. Amazon could be trying to figure out a…

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  17. Guest Doug Demagistris

    HTC says its flagship will be releasing soon

    by Guest Doug Demagistris
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a5241796b753c8f70910f6d32d918b22.jpg HTC passed up on MWC 2016 announcing no new hardware. But we did catch a glimpse of HTC’s new flagship smartphone in the form of a teaser. During the trade show, Drew Bamford, corporate VP of HTC’s Creative Labs, confirmed the existence of the HTC One M10 and told sources that it’ll release soon. The HTC One M9 was the company’s flagship smartphone from last year. Many were disappointed with the device’s performance in the market, including HTC who saw sales decline rapidly. Just like LG, HTC is in desperate need of a game-changing high-end flagship that wows its customers. That’s why…

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  18. Guest Bill Mayeroff

    Bernie Sanders talks T-Mobile and unions

    by Guest Bill Mayeroff
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8800c1b3f05ed11a2ab7ee38982a44e.jpg Even presidential candidates are weighing in on the reported problems T-Mobile is having with labor unions. Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont), who, while on the campaign trail has repeatedly decried corporate power and its influence on American politics, had this to say: “T-Mobile’s repeated labor law violations and anti-union activities are particularly troubling given the long history of its parent company in Germany of respecting worker rights. In my view, we have got to make it easier, not harder, for workers at T-Mobile to form a union and collectively bargain for better wages and…

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  19. Guest Justin Herrick

    Remember the monotone piano? Google made a free album with it

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5b3a0442ebf625e85be25a7826173232.png Only two weeks ago did Google reveal its monotone piano during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The keys of the piano — all eighty-eight of them — were altered to be on middle C; therefore, every key should have been producing the same sound. But Google allowed pianist Ji-Yong Kim to sit down at this special grand piano to prove you could do various songs with just one note. Now you can listen to the songs Google recreated with its monotone piano because the company has released its very own album. Monotune Piano by Android has ten songs ranging from classics to nursery rhymes. http:…

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  20. Guest Brad Ward

    Samsung manufacturing 17.2 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge units, report says

    by Guest Brad Ward
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a71668c148179d8dbd54eee2538d802e.jpg Samsung will manufacture 17.2 million Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones by the end of April, according to Korean news outlet ETNews. Samsung has had a lot of success with its Galaxy S lineup, particularly with the GS6 and GS6 Edge. Combined, they sold a total of 15.8 million units within their first three months of sale. Samsung is anticipating even better results this year, especially with the raving response received for the upcoming Galaxy S7 Edge. Another problem Samsung experienced last year was that the Galaxy S6 Edge was always in short supply because of a 4:1 ratio (…

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  21. Guest Maren Estrada

    MiniPresso is an espresso maker that fits in the palm of your hand

    by Guest Maren Estrada
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1b2c5e816e09d05e8855d9e07b67b784.jpg Sometimes when you need a shot, you need a shot. And why should you have to have old reheated espresso when you're on the go? Or even worse, why should you have to pay $13 for an espresso drink at Starbucks? A startup called Wacaco Company has created the tool of every coffee drinker's dreams. Dubbed the MiniPresso GR Espresso Maker, this tiny device is capable of making a fresh high-quality espresso in the blink of an eye and it's small enough to carry anywhere. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/678b8e7852853a88ae4517db6d74ba57._.gif Via BRG - Boy Geni…

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  22. Guest Jacob Siegal

    Oculus is looking to take on Hearthstone with an exclusive card game of its own

    by Guest Jacob Siegal
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db6d40509605aabe2c6abf64860cbf2b.jpg Dragon Front, the first collectible card game built for virtual reality, is coming to the Oculus Rift this spring. Oculus made the announcement on its blog on Friday, revealing that the game is being developed by High Voltage Software and produced in-house by Oculus. It's the first exclusive game that the company has announced since preorders for the Rift opened last month. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b13f9b06f9c8432cc1377e69ead76b3c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  23. Guest Brad Reed

    Jawbreaker gets doused with molten copper, remains disturbingly intact

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/eeaedf650e00af3822a35ab69cef257d.png Eating a jawbreaker is a rite de passage for any kid growing up. Having the patience to keep a giant ball of sugar in your mouth until it's small enough to bite into is something that everyone should try at least once before becoming an adult. That said, a new video has made me rethink the wisdom of ever eating jawbreakers because apparently the things hold up disturbingly well when doused with molten copper. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/635d29857ea8a6134317c3cace6a92ea._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  24. Guest Brad Reed

    4K timelapse video of a massive forest fire is equal parts beautiful and scary

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8ffc903ec4fa251919e527e096711da5.png The massive forest fires that engulfed parts of California last summer were terrifying sights that nonetheless also make for captivating timelapse videos. Filmmaker Jeff Frost went inside this horrible fire to film some incredible footage that he's now used to make a stunning timelapse video that is equal parts beautiful and scary. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/95bfdcd0bf63e6fd69d854eaca670b5c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  25. Guest Yoni Heisler

    Apple’s upcoming 4-inch iPhone will have a different name than we first thought

    by Guest Yoni Heisler
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3f0f8380a266c1a0ceb92e4517ba1ede.jpg In just about 3 weeks, rumor has it that Apple will hold a special media event where the company will unveil a trio of new products, including a revamped iPad, some minor additions to the Apple Watch, and more importantly, an advanced 4-inch iPhone model. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b2fea8dc4f38b78b7e7cdc2440430f33._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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