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The iPhone 6’s battery just made another revealing appearance

August 18, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f14d684ae7af305efa77fbb1e5ff5703.jpg The 5.5-inch iPhone 6L’s battery wasn’t the only iPhone 6 component revealed in new pictures, as Nowhereelse scored images of the alleged 4.7-inch iPhone 6 battery as well. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3089f1806f2fff3232247c0d52117bbb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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Google’s underwater data cables are now shark bite victims

August 18, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ac88735bbde9f4a3641ffd4509709c81.jpg With a massive fiber-optic cable spanning across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to the United States, Google should expect some issues. While that project will not be completed until sometime in 2016, Google is already working on fixing other data cables in the same area after sharks have taken to biting them. These cables are carrying data between continents are largely responsible for the Internet being able to function. The belief is that the magnetic field from the cables’ high voltage is resembling the same as a fish. So these sharks are approaching what they think are fishes; howeve…

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Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 is flatter and sharper with a big focus on usability

August 18, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/97dbf7b41060cdce2e1de4f52a87b951.png Xiaomi has announced the latest version of its custom Android user interface and it looks a lot like iOS. MIUI 6 focuses on simplistic and intuitive design, enhanced usability, and reliable security. Regardless of why you think MIUI looks the way it does, Xiaomi has a pretty damn nice user interface on its hands. Hit the break for more details. For the design, Xiaomi has overhauled MIUI so that the software can present users with what they would like to do in a seamless way. Everything is “so natural and effortless” because complexity is out of the picture. Key applications have be…

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LG allegedly working on G Watch successor for this fall

August 18, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5603495139dd947006d9a0290c9fc233.jpg Android Wear and its two launch devices, the G Watch and Gear Live, have not been not the market for six months and one manufacturer is apparently already facing a fall release for a successor. The Korean Times is reporting that LG is looking to IFA 2014 in a few weeks to introduce the G Watch 2. The reason to release a new smartwatch this fall is to combat the rumored smartwatch from Apple. In addition to Apple, Motorola is readying its Moto 360 and ASUS has had something in its pipeline for a debut next month. To be a real differentiator, LG is putting all of the members of its family…

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Samsung’s partnership with Olympics extended through 2020

August 18, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9739b6d452959bb7890f81a83120b6dd.jpg Samsung and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have extended their partnership through the year 2020. This keeps Samsung around as a top sponsor for the Olympics. As a top sponsor, the two have been partners since the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan; however, Samsung was a local sponsor for the 1988 Games in Seoul, South Korea. The role as top sponsor “directly supports the staging of every Olympic Games, as well as every one of the National Olympic Committees, enabling athletes from all over the world to prepare for and compete at each Games,” according to the IOC’s president Thomas…

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for August 11 – August 17, 2014

August 17, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg We finally have the official launch date for what could be the most anticipated Android device this year. No it’s not a phone, it’s a smartwatch. It’s the Moto 360, and let’s just say September is going to be a great month. Samsung is finally offering a phone sporting metal, but just how much metal is in Samsung’s future? HTC is trying something completely different. Will it yield dividends? Will the DROID make a comeback with the DROID Turbo? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Guides Best Android apps for taking…

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Moto 360 page appears on Best Buy’s site priced at $249, features detailed

August 17, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/845858874260d5ef8935bcb10f5547e5.jpg The Moto 360 and some other goodies are bound to be detailed on September 4. On that date, we will find out much more about the Motorola smartwatch including its release date, price, and custom options. At least one of those three, the price, may have been given away by Best Buy. On the retailer’s site, the Moto 360 has appeared with a price tag reading $249.99 and it says “Coming Soon.” A list of features for the Moto 360 is also detailed. Some highlights include Motorola’s processor choice and the design. The LG G Watch and Samsung Gear Live both use a Snapdragon 400, but Best Buy’s l…

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Verizon introduces new $60 single-line plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB data

August 17, 2014 by Guest Harrison Kaminsky

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/75dc2978fa5401aa7ed6997990e7c977.jpg For all you loners out there, Verizon has a new plan just for you. For $60, you’ll now get unlimited talk/text and 2GB of data. If you are paying for your device with Verizon’s Edge plan, your monthly bill will decline by $10 to $50 a month. (Of course you’ll be paying the Edge payments on top of that.) You’ll also have to be $15 for every GB you go over your cap. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47fa9947b41b2029d1649d0bce97116a.png AT&T’s similar package costs $65, while Sprint’s single-line plan is $55 for 1GB of data. T-Mobile also offers 1GB for $50, or…

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The Weather Channel app gets design overhaul in latest update

August 17, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b0c03bd1bb94adae63c10af454744dfd.png The Weather Channel app has gotten a pretty major design overhaul in its latest update on the Play Store, bringing a much simpler, cleaner, and easier to use interface to the app. The app also picked up a few extra features, so it’s not a purely cosmetic update, either. The full change log for the update is below. –Complete redesign: More beautiful & easy-to-use. –Social Weather: Report your weather to us. To complete your report, remember to take a photo and share it with your friends! (PHONE ONLY) – You can also activate an always-on temperature. –Navigation: swipe down to v…

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Virgin America crew members now equipped with Nexus 7s

August 17, 2014 by Guest James Gray

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f143573d496f7cd8460f49e839d2791e.jpg If you’re planning on flying Virgin America anytime soon you may notice some shiny new tablets in the hands of the crew. For a while now passengers have been able to order meals using a dedicated “food” button and an in-flight entertainment system. Once the order is placed it is relayed to the staff’s tablets. Apparently those tablets were starting to feel dated because after a successful 30-day test drive, Virgin has swapped all of them out for shiny new Nexus 7s (which the company have dubbed CrewPads). Unfortunately those tablets are for staff only, but since each seat is furnished with…

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Specs for an alleged Verizon DROID Turbo leaked

August 17, 2014 by Guest Alex Cobb

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e428ea745914efb7d90bfd7f9f7f2eac.jpg Motorola certainly has been busy these past few weeks, and its schedule isn’t getting any easier with the upcoming releases of the Moto X+1, the Moto G2, and Moto 360. However, there seems to be a device we’ve been missing. An anonymous source sent in screenshots of a new Moto device for Verizon to update the Droid line called the DROID Turbo. The specs are almost too good to believe. A Snapdragon 805 processor running at 2.65GHz, 3GB RAM, 32GB of storage, a 2K 4.6″ display, and a 20 MP camera certainly raise a few eyebrows, but to add to credibility of the source, the model number is XT1…

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Sony’s Xperia Z2 receives European tablet of the year award

August 16, 2014 by Guest Alex Cobb

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3b96c2655c9f00f329e27498628fd0e0.png Yesterday the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) awarded Sony’s Xperia Z2 tablet >8″ tablet of the year. The judges commended the slim, lightweight device for its sleek design (6.4 mm thick and 426 g) and its waterproofed security. Sony went on to win five more awards for Professional Compact System Camera, Compact Camera, Camcorder, 4K Ultra HD TV, and Digital Source of the year. Have any of you used the Z2 tablet? Does it deserve its mighty award? Let us know in the comments below! Source: Sony Blog Come comment on this article: Sony’s Xperia Z2 receives Euro…