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Don’t hold your breath on Android apps coming to Windows
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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[/url] http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/697aeee54070c12acb62d4b9452f60d7.pngFirst, Microsoft wanted to make it easy for developers to port their Android apps over to Windows. Then, that project was put on the back burner. You can probably guess what the next step for that is. Yep, Project Astoria, Microsoft’s bold initiative to speed up porting apps over to their ecosystem, is officially dead. They recently announced their “Bridge” to help get iOS apps ported over natively to Windows 10, and the company has decided that having two programs like that is ultimately unnecessary. Plus, Microsoft acquired Xamarin just the other day, which is designed to help get…
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24K gold-plated Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge pre-orders start at £1,700
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cc3b0c6f24ea8aedebf94128dd0fbfeb.jpg How would you like a 24K gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge? Well, if you’re in the market for one, pre-orders have begun at Truly Exquisite. Truly Exquisite has posted several versions of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge for pre-order. Each model comes in choice of 24K gold, 18K rose gold, or platinum plating. Pricing starts at £1,700 or approximately $2,360 USD. In case you’re wondering, these models will become available on the global rollout day, March 11th. And you’re not missing out on the free Gear VR headset either! These plated smartphones come in luxury boxes with …
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Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge go up for pre-order in China and South Korea with no front logo
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d735b03d3818c090e5c8a177cdcf18ff.jpg The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have already gone up for pre-order in tens of countries around the world. Based on the Chinese and South Korean Galaxy S7 online listings, these countries will get models containing no front-facing Samsung logo. Unlike the United States, those who purchase either one of Samsung’s new Galaxy smartphones in China or South Korea will get a handset with no front-facing Samsung logo. So far there’s been no word mentioned on why these two countries are lacking the logo. Although it may just be for a more simplified front look. We’ve seen Samsung use this st…
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[Deal] Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on eBay for only $320
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8800bd0ba9fba68776757c65f47c984e.jpg The Galaxy Note 4 is currently being sold on eBay for a meager $320 with free shipping. If you’re looking to get your hands on a high-end smartphone without those awful contract prices, then this might just be your lucky day! The seller says that $320 will get you a brand new Galaxy Note 4 sealed in its original packaging. The only color available for it right now is black, but you’ll get to choose whether you want the device for AT&T or Verizon’s network. As just a quick reminder, the Galaxy Note 4 has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a Quad HD resolution of 2560×1440. It’…
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OnePlus X now receiving a minor fix addressing image corruption problems
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/823b11752846cf77d1202fafcef6d3bb.jpg OnePlus has begun rolling out a minor update to the OnePlus X to address the camera corruption issue some users have been experiencing. This update comes in as a meager 9.5MB download and will fix the occasional image corruption issue that came with the smartphone’s last update, which brought manual camera controls to the device as well as some other bug fixes. The issues with the OnePlus Camera on this particular device have been going on for about a month now, so it’s great to finally have a fix. Normally, updates like these take weeks to get out to everyone, as they usually s…
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The best and worst ways to boost your smartphone’s battery life
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e1aa2c556f8df238a08972c6bf0edd5a.jpg We've seen a lot of different tips for boosting your smartphone's battery life over the years and while some of them are legitimately great, some of them are also myths. The New York Times recently ran a series of tests with the help of product recommendations website The Wirecutter to come up with a comprehensive list of the best and worst ways to really improve your phone's battery life. While I had heard some of these dos and don'ts before, some of them were new to me and they thus might be new for you as well. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ce7d9b6d…
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Netflix is ‘very interested’ in pushing virtual reality beyond gaming
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d833ebfae942f03d04be0937fda63394.png When you think of virtual reality content, gaming is usually the first subject that comes to mind. From Oculus Rift to HTC Vive to PlayStation VR, gaming has quickly become the primary form of VR entertainment. But that might not be the case for much longer. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f8b4edb9f8f97c67ab5223c1eff2f8d7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Apple and FBI to testify before Congress next week over encryption
by Guest Yoni Heisler- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26b16ab259ae4bb41e1c1c0b07e0bb3d.jpg Over the past few days, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it will not comply with the FBI's demand that it write a new piece of software to help bypass built-in iPhone security measures. On the contrary, Apple has said that it wants the FBI to withdraw all of its demands while adding that the only way to move forward is to form a commission of experts on intelligence, technology, and civil liberties to discuss "the implications for law enforcement, national security, privacy, and personal freedoms." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/be8389c8429e02…
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HTC vows to fix its biggest weakness with its next flagship phone
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ef4d46e388e63a44775eaea1b52c2400.jpg There were quite a few problems with last year's HTC One M9 but one of the biggest was an issued that has dogged flagship HTC phones for years now: Namely, the quality of its camera. Even as the cameras on phones from Apple, Samsung and LG have improved by leaps and bounds over the past three years, HTC phones' flagship cameras have always remained subpar. That said, HTC is vowing to address this criticism and deliver a knock-out camera when it launches the HTC One M10 later this year. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6ee831a05ac1f3884319faca34347b95._.gi…
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ISIS reportedly threatens Facebook, Twitter founders in video
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/026481bcebf5295757770ba260264264.jpg ISIS has issued a threat to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey over the companies’ effort to take down terror-affiliated accounts, according to a published report. Vocativ reported Wednesday it had uncovered a 25-minute video allegedly created by ISIS on the instant messaging app Telegram. The video shows a photo of Zuckerberg and Dorsey with bullet holes across their faces. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b1227b0ca2853347b235c631d37dee90._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S2 gets updated to include February’s security patches
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f94a6b3d20276e44d58a7153155da593.png Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 owners with the Verizon LTE model can now install the latest security patches for the month of February. It’s better late than never! Afterall, it does take some time for the update to pass through the carriers. This update will bring Tab S2 owners to software version LMY47X.T817VVRS2APB2, which is the most secure from attacks and viruses. Based on Verizon’s update page, the monthly security patches are making way to units now over-the-air. If you don’t see it right away, be patient, you’ll get the notification soon. You can try to speed up the process by goin…
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Moto X Pure Edition gets software update
by Guest Bill Mayeroff- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/752df5d90725997eaf63ece40f65ca7d.jpg If you have a Moto X Pure Edition, you should definitely check out the “About” section of your settings menu. Your phones are getting an update that will give you system version 24.201.3, which includes several security updates. It’s reportedly just over 6MB in size. Back in January, we gave the Moto X Pure Edition a pretty solid review. We called it “the perfect phone for you as long as you’re not seeking a flashy package. The phone isn’t as bold as Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 and it lacks the attempted innovation of LG’s V10, but yet Motorola beats those companies’ current flagships in …
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Google to throw legal weight behind Apple with Microsoft, Facebook, and others
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f6fd5ef0a323e6e5769e26e455b20e19.jpg Sundar Pichai recently publicly tweeted in support of Apple’s stance against the FBI in the ongoing encryption debate between the government and the iPhone maker. Now he’s taking it step further, and Google as a company is filing a legal brief to support Apple in this standoff. Pichai, and Google by association, aren’t the only major tech players that are siding with Apple here. Microsoft has publicly filed in support of Apple, and tons of other companies are throwing their weight in that direction, too. Twitter, Facebook, and even carriers like Verizon support the idea of extremely str…
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Carrier-oriented Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge units may be locked to the first SIM loaded
by Guest Doug Demagistris- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0514b12a9f218ee71fad0f1bb0ab5196.jpg A slide has surfaced revealing some important details about Samsung’s new flagship smartphone models. Based on this leaked slide, both the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge may have locked-in SIM cards. This means that once you purchase the phone from a carrier, you may be locked to that carrier for life. However, don’t be too quick to the punch, this will only be for the carrier models and will not affect those unlocked. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2535d31e7e784b9ed8c6aa753dfed6ac.jpg When a user buys one of the two smartphones from a carrier, the first SIM the…
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Google’s DeepMind unit is developing software to improve, quicken, healthcare
by Guest Ryan Rabea- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2131f4730552e5646ef45975c8cedbd5.png Google’s DeepMind unit was founded to help solve some of societies biggest challenges. Google quickly realized how health, and the problems associated with the healthcare field, was one of the most important challenges facing the human race. With this in mind, the decision was made to focus on healthcare, and great strides have been made in the area. DeepMind has just released its care improving Streams app, and it has just acquired Hark, a system that dramatically improves the quickness of the entire healthcare process. Streams is a mobile application- developed and piloted in partne…
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Key Apple hire will help it stay a step ahead of the FBI
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/015db0b224373168381ef1ac264a7aeb.jpg Apple is currently locked in a major fight with the FBI that has big implications for the future of mobile security and privacy. We've also been hearing that Apple is working to make an "unhackable" iPhone in the future that will make it impossible to fulfill the FBI's demands to enable others to break into its products. Per Business Insider, Apple recently made an important hire that could help it stay one step ahead of the FBI in the encryption wars: Frederic Jacobs, a key developer of the private messaging app Signal. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3…
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Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdc107b5886f2f02182afb60ccbc9ed1.jpg Apple's fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a PR standpoint, but the iPhone maker is determined not to break into its iPhone using a custom firmware to bypass its own passcode security measures. Using such a so-called "backdoor" would set a dangerous precedent and would have an adverse impact on the security of Apple’s entire iOS and OS X ecosystems, the company argues. Accomplishing the tasks requested by the FBI isn’t easy, not because Apple doesn’t have the technical ability to do…
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How to watch the most important Republican debate of the election cycle tonight
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2cecc19ebeacfb4f27851a4bd0803958.jpg After one of the most chaotic presidential primary seasons in American history, just five Republican candidates are still in the running. It has taken months to whittle down the crowd to a manageable number, but it couldn't have come at a better time. After all, Super Tuesday is just days away, and Trump is looking to lock up the race once and for all. That's why tonight's debate on CNN might be the most important to date. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/42c1ba158edeca36e8363125e1e1b597._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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A cheap and simple way to keep your kids entertained on long car rides
by Guest David Ertischek- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/817e890cdc06c9263b1b365d8e54bed5.jpg Road trips with young ones can often be even longer if they're not occupied or are fighting over an iPad. A simple car seat headrest for devices is your answer. The 11th City Car Seat Headrest Adjsutable Rotating Mount is for sale on Amazon for $19.29 with free shipping on orders more than $49, or 58% off list price. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d12b30fd2ac01f7c0a9cf1c0fe618677._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cfb7ea4b4d3cb34f557db4d28815de42.jpg It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the day preceding the actual show from the most important players in the business, and we’ve seen some amazing products from a wide variety of companies. Not to be overlooked after all the smartphone announcements, there were also three important announcements that you may not have noticed but that will nevertheless play a big role in the future of mobile technology. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/65f9036e43641d4cdc7e339bd17c2d23…
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Interested in buying Zynga’s HQ? Prepare to spend big
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/51d33f62fc82dd601ecfd2555fe2c882.jpg Social and mobile gaming have long been synonymous with Zynga, but the company has been quietly going about its business for the last few years. Its growth was largely due to a partnership with Facebook that came to a close back in 2013. Around the time of the partnership’s end, Zynga hired Microsoft’s Don Mattrick, President of Interactive Entertainment Business, to lead the company into a successful future with continued growth. Mattrick’s tenure didn’t last very long as the two parties split in April 2015. So Zynga was left putting one of its co-founders, Mark Pincus, back at the helm. …
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[TA Deals] Start working on UI and UX design with a heavily discounted bundle
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/42b174e5fbf50cb9e6dd1226bd514087.jpgThe interface and user experience are arguably the most important parts of most apps and software, especially in the world of mobile. If your app or service is a pain to use, it’s not likely to retain users and not likely to grow. That’s where this designer bundle comes in. You can score a bundle of courses and material on mobile UI/UX design, covering apps, Android-specific designs, and how to make an engaging, habit-forming product. There are six courses with tons of courses, material, and hours of content to get you started. Normally, this bundle would cost nearly $1,000, but this dea…
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YouTube adds new Custom Blurring feature for content creators
by Guest Brad Ward- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a5cfada2a005401962a689932003cda3.gif YouTube announced today a new feature called Custom Blurring, which will let content creators blur moving objects on the fly. Normally a content creator would have to delete the video, re-edit, and then reupload the video to YouTube to add blur, but now YouTube let’s you do it right within the website. YouTube notes that there are a lot of ways to use the Custom Blurring feature; however, it was built with anonymity in mind. In other words, the idea is that creators can easily blur faces, license plates, and other sensitive information in already uploaded footage. http://android…
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Google owes France $1.76 billion for back taxes
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3d1cdad4066e63536426b39cccc1f353.jpg According to unnamed sources within France’s finance ministry, the country is demanding 1.6 billion euros ($1.76 billion USD) from Google as payment for back taxes owed. The French ministry has not issued an official statement regarding the matter and Google has not responded with an official comment concerning the claim. However, a spokeswoman for Google France has indicated the company believes they have complied with all relevant tax laws in the countries where it operates, including France. Sources indicate the matter may have been simmering as far back as 2012 when when a claim fo…
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Huawei’s U.S. footprint to grow with new Seattle R&D center
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c6615921e740cbec2b50a94e313fc040.jpg In another sign that Huawei is continuing its march into the U.S. smartphone market, reports are out that the Chinese company is preparing to open a new engineering facility in Seattle to conduct research and development activities. Although the company is just reaching the point where they can open their own facility, Huawei already has about 40 employees working in the Seattle area and LinkedIn has several job openings listed. The new Huawei R&D center is expected to employee around 100 when fully operational in 2017. Huawei will be joining companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Faceb…