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DON'T WORRY, APPLE FANS! Here's how Apple will make sure you can buy a new iPhone 6 next month
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0db0f20f674f5a67ddf23e3f54d6b334.jpg Each year, rumors of impending iPhone shortages at launch tend to subside as Apple and its supply partners miraculously find ways around various manufacturing difficulties in just the nick of time. This year, however, Apple's move to finally give consumers what they want with a larger display on the iPhone 6 will undoubtedly make keeping up with demand at launch even more difficult than it normally is. And make no mistake, keeping up with iPhone demand is no easy task — Apple sold 9 million handsets through the iPhone 5s and 5c's first weekend of availability, alone. So this year, Apple h…
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Google testing Ultra Violet “chat heads” for Hangouts on desktop
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59583cc3b17d2c69033eb58d0ef5b211.jpg Google is reportedly working on a new feature for the desktop version of Hangouts that will make chatting a much better experience for users. This new feature is called “Ultra Violet” and will allow you to set up floating conversations that you can move around your screen, as opposed to just having minimized tabs like we do now. The circles float around like Facebook’s famous “chat heads” and expand into a full conversation when clicked. Whenever a new conversation starts, another chat head is added to the row below the current conversations, which makes it easy to keep track o…
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Google may be working on a smart assistant for enterprise with HP
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2953c030547900f568c89ba6990c5a6e.jpg Google Now is one of Android’s killer features, but it pretty much only works for consumer purposes. For most people, that’s perfectly fine, but in Google’s eyes there is a huge, untapped market for a digital voice assistant for enterprise customers. According to a new report from The Information, Google may be working with HP to bring some type of Google Now for business onto smartphones. The theory behind using Google Now in an enterprise is that it would be easy for an employee to use voice commands to check out company specific information like product inventory levels without …
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha wallpapers now available for download
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6915d2f66e078ef41d39c377cb4df4e1.jpg The wallpapers that ship with the new Galaxy Alpha are now available for download. Samsung has bundled its premium handset with nine unique wallpapers. You can put them are your device, but do know that the resolution of each is just 1280×720. The Galaxy Alpha does not have a 1080p or 2560×1440 display, so they may not fulfill your device’s true potential. To download a wallpaper, there is one extra step that many users will overlook. Directly saving it from the gallery will prove to have only downloaded a small, blurry image. You first have to tap on an image in the gallery. Then lon…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for August 13, 2014
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/01c3d61b0d861f5a27daa09eff1a578c.jpg With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!! Apps Google Now adds alternate flights after delays and cancellations Amazon launches Live App Testing tools for developers Carriers Famigo, the kid-friendly content hub, will be pre-loaded on two Samsung tablets through AT&T T-Mobile to begin throttling heavy p2p and file sharing users on its LTE network Deals …
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Case maker refuses to wait, launches new iPhone 6 page a month early
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ee8bb4359c9e8f86504fa95c1547b771.jpg How insanely hot is the demand for Apple's upcoming iPhone 6? So hot that well-known smartphone accessory maker Spigen is refusing to wait for the new iPhone to be unveiled before designing and selling cases for the next-generation Apple smartphone. The company on Wednesday launched a new page on its website dedicated to Apple's iPhone 6, which obviously doesn't even exist yet. Instead of waiting for the phone to be unveiled early next month during a press conference on September 9th, Spigen based its designs off of the various leaks we've seen thus far and is now selling cases to fit the fo…
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Samsung finally releases a product that doesn't copy Apple... it copies Oculus
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3d046cfda569167bb0cf6adae2f1f692.jpg There's little doubt that the Galaxy Note 4 will be Samsung's centerpiece at the IFA 2014 trade show next month, but the smartphone maker might have a few surprises in store for the audience as well. The Verge is the latest publication to report that Samsung will also be showing off its VR headset, codenamed "Project Moonlight," at IFA in September. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e424eda780db997701cf030a9a3c576b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The NSA wants to eliminate malware once and for all, no matter the cost
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2659336db441196794d5464b786bb59.jpg Well over a year after the Snowden leaks changed the way we think of security in the United States, the man still has plenty of information left to reveal. In an exhaustive interview with Wired's James Bamford, Snowden discussed the NSA's development of a new cyberwarfare program codenamed MonsterMind which could automatically seek out patterns that indicate a looming cyberattack and stop them at the source. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b12c748cef1e50447ab6f87046e52d77._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Candy Crush Saga may finally have peaked… but you’ll hate what replaces it even more
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dae6d6e0c900f244c83c34bc162a303b.jpg Good news, Candy Crush haters: King's flagship game may have finally peaked and is trending downward in value. The bad news: You'll probably hate the next smash-hit mobile game even more. Business Insider points us to a new research note released by Deutsche Bank this week that downgraded King because the company's top game has seemingly lost its mojo to Kim Kardashian's godawful game, called Kim Kardashian Hollywood. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e85b310081a6453a45209852ef8d6cde._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google spends a ton of money just to keep sharks from eating its underwater cables
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c5450fc6125d6db5e9f72e659d83f6f1.jpg Google already spends a lot of money deploying and maintaining its massive network of undersea fiber cables that it uses to help handle the enormous amounts of traffic it generates every day. And Network World reports that Google really does have to plug a lot of money into protecting its investment because apparently sharks are very fond of eating through undersea cables. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1f1b0329bad2f9f18659750a66aa734._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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[Deal] Amazon Fire TV marked down to $84 for limited time
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6932a95361aae6f737059d410afe69d1.jpg The Amazon Fire TV device is one of the more expensive solutions for consumers looking for a media device to hook up to their television. The normal $99 price is not entirely unjustified as Amazon does make their Amazon Prime video service available through the platform and the game support is relatively strong compared to other devices. Amazon even makes a dedicated gaming controller available for $40. Amazon also built in voice control capabilities as we have all seen Gary Busey demonstrate. Now, for a limited time, Amazon is offering the device for only $84 dollars. Hit the source l…
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Amazon launches Live App Testing tools for developers
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4394226d93cc70df3de10e8a9f86acf0.png In an effort to make developing apps for an easier process, Amazon has released a suite of tools for developers to test their application through the Amazon App Store. These tools will allow a developer to push out updates to selected users to make sure the app works well in a consumer environment instead of just the test environment the app was built in. This includes testing in-app purchase APIs and stability to guarantee your app or update is rock solid before it gets pushed out to the masses. In addition to getting valuable information about how your app performs in the r…
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Sony’s Xperia Z3 Compact slips through the FCC
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ee6391e45bd5ce54698f2f1af302e1e8.png Sony’s Xperia Z3 Compact is expected to be a mini version of the Z3 flagship, and the phone recently passed through the FCC in two separate variants for different carriers: FCC ID PY7PM-0810 and PY7PM-0812. According to the FCC documents, the device will have a 4.57-inch screen, and overall dimensions of 127 x 64.9 mm. That comes out to be the third highest screen to phone size ratio of any Sony Xperia device — 69.85 percent. The original Xperia Z was 69.83 percent, the ZL was 74.97 percent and the T2 Ultra was 71.69 percent. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59935f3d63f2…
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Famigo, the kid-friendly content hub, will be pre-loaded on two Samsung tablets through AT&T
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b5b11c584d560f460bcac890b83b05c.png As of late, Samsung devices have been the go-to for educational content and services. In fact, the company just reached 900 applications for its very own Kid Store. Now, two of the company’s tablets will be pre-loaded with Famigo when purchased through AT&T. This gives users more kid-friendly content that can be consumed for free and even more when paying for the service. Famigo is a company that builds and provides mobile devices with experiences for children that are safe, educational, and fun. The company’s chief executive officer Q Beck says “Bridging the gap between school and …
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Pictures of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 leak online
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c3abd04440a434a8c6d28e788db8d2ab.png The Galaxy Mega 2 will be hitting shelves soon enough, and now we have some photos to get an idea of what the device will look like. The phone, which will have a 5.98-inch display (720 x 1280 pixels), is powered by a 64-bit capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, Android 4.4 KitKat, a 5MP front shooter, a 13MP rear camera with flash, 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, and microSD card support. The phone was at the FCC last month, so a US launch is expected some point soon. The official announcement is just around the corner, so stay tuned. Hit the break for two …
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T-Mobile has plans to throttle some users with unlimited data plans
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f0035ec6dc12c0e4a614ad08fbaac0e5.jpg T-Mobile and its chief executive John Legere love bashing rival wireless carriers for a wide range of reasons. Among them, of course, has been the lack of truly unlimited data at Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Both of the nation's top wireless carriers still offer unlimited data to subscribers with grandfathered plans, but they slow data speeds after a certain threshold has been reached — a practise called throttling. Now, it looks like T-Mobile is getting ready to do a bit of backtracking as it prepares to begin throttling its "truly unlimited" data plans for some users. Continue reading…
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Never lose anything again with this amazing magnetized backpack
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/44ca9acdfe337eda45608a49e12c52a7.jpg Finding the right backpack can be a challenge. Everyone has different priorities when it comes to what they need to pack for work or for travel, but what if you had a backpack that adapted to your needs? That's what Tessel Supply is attempting to provide with its latest Kickstarter project: the Anti-Gravity Modular Pack System. Similar to Google's Project Ara, the Anti-Gravity system has several replaceable parts which can be rearranged for maximum efficiency. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e8dbdc0a85767b4e2df6d0e42a1e5f64._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius …
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HUGE iPHONE 6 LEAK: Even more iPhone 6 components revealed
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0db0f20f674f5a67ddf23e3f54d6b334.jpg The flood gates have officially opened on iPhone 6 leaks... again. After one of the largest set of components we've seen so far made its way online last week, luxury retailer Feld & Volk has published several never-before-seen, high quality images of even more components from the unreleased smartphone. We've seen bits and pieces from all over the phone, but rarely with as much clarity as in these new photos. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26969bfff6301b062d323e0f6a541562._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to save $200 on a brand new iPad
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/35e4ad3cc3ac3e2062ede2a8211c3fd5.jpg As Apple gets ready to release its second-generation iPad Air, a third-generation iPad mini and its next-gen iPhone 6 handsets, we can expect to see some solid sales pop up for current iPhone and iPad models. It makes sense, of course — with all of that new inventory about to hit store shelves, Apple's retail partners are looking to clear out older models before the shine completely wears off. Now, those looking for a new iPad mini or iPad Air tablet who don't find Touch ID and a new, less reflective display terribly appealing might have just gotten the kick they need to finally pull the tri…
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Here’s what you need to know about Sony’s latest major PS4 update
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72d0ce9110ca0956f03156076eb19a5a.jpg Sony revealed on Tuesday that PS4 system software update v2.00 would be arriving this fall with a few features that owners of the new generation console have been waiting for since launch. Some of those additions include new broadcast features, the ability to upload directly to YouTube and an enhanced real-time activity feed in the What's New section on the dashboard, but the real bombshell is Share Play. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9291427857c9decf9df44ca025d0edc4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here are the specs for the upcoming Motorola ‘Shamu’ Nexus 6
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d8c2cb97205edb64c30349c6af7ccea2.png Yesterday, a Manhattan test database revealed what we thought were the specs of the upcoming Nexus 6, which is made by Motorola and codenamed “Shamu.” However, the full GFXBench database listing, not to mention the AnTuTu database, reveal a different story that is likely to get you very excited. What we are looking at here folks is a phone with a 5.2-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display, a 2.6 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, an Adreno 420 GPU, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage, 12 MP (or 13 MP) rear camera capable of shooting 4K UHD video, 2 MP front-facing camera, and And…
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Sony Smartwatch 3 could be revealed at IFA 2014
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2f466da22d0f66d00fff448517d4265.jpg While several manufacturers have released their second round of smartwatches this past summer, Sony’s entry in the market, the Sony SmartWatch 2, was released almost a year ago. It should be no surprise then that Sony may be ready to reveal the next version of their wearable device, the SmartWatch 3, supposedly during IFA 2014. Japanese site Digi-Wo is reporting on some features that will supposedly be present in the SmartWatch 3. First, they indicate screen is getting a resolution upgrade, but will still be the same transreflective screen used in the SmartWatch 2. This technology is…
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Humble Mobile Bundle 6 gets three new titles added to the mix
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/872da2ab183cb5716b970fa9f8607c64.png Last week Humble Bundle announced their latest mobile package of titles. As they normally do, for buyers who donate more than the current average, one of the benefits offered is access to any titles added to the package prior to it being closed. Humble Bundle normally adds titles to the bundles and Humble Mobile Bundle 6 has now been shown to be no exception. Humble Bundle has added the following titles to the bundle: Carmageddon, Time Surfer and Llamas with Hats: Cruise Catastrophe. The average donation for the bundle is currently $4.52, but the average is always changing as new ord…
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Google Now adds alternate flights after delays and cancellations
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6abb44ff325583f2688ad891f4530a4.jpg It’s pretty annoying when your flight gets delayed, or even cancelled. It’s even more annoying trying to find an alternate flight to get to where you’re going. But now, you won’t have to worry about it. Google Now has added an “alternate flights” view after your flight has been delayed or cancelled, which is a pretty convenient addition to the service. Source: Engadget Come comment on this article: Google Now adds alternate flights after delays and cancellations Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirr…
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T-Mobile to begin throttling heavy p2p and file sharing users on its LTE network
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3ebfb460123c5f637b0976f63a5641cb.jpg Data throttling has been a topic lately, and it looks like T-Mobile isn’t excluded. According to an internal memo, the carrier is planning on throttling the data speeds of a specific set of users on its network. Fortunately, they aren’t taking Verizon’s approach to try and force people off of older plans, but depending on what you do with your phone, you might be affected. T-Mobile is planning on going after users that either engage in high data usage activities, like p2p file sharing, or tethering outside of the terms and conditions of their service. So if you’re downloading …