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HTC’s first 64-bit Android phone revealed in new leak
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f49227196b3f58fa986d434b42c870ec.jpg With Android L able to support 64-bit architecture, we shouldn't be surprised that OEMs are starting to crank out their first 64-bit Android phones. @upleaks over the weekend posted some new photos of HTC's first 64-bit smartphone, although anyone hoping the device will be a flagship powerhouse along the lines of the HTC One (M8) is going to be very disappointed. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/578c67a3e1ae7aef8ccb8ae99844b41d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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UHM, WHAT? Strange benchmark says Google is making a laptop that runs on... Android Wear?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/371839bfbb5521ad8829ef07f9adb4db.jpeg Benchmark tests often reveal details about unreleased devices, but at the same time, they can be manipulated to show such “leaked” details about unreleased devices. A rather strange Google Nexus Foo device has been spotted on benchmark site GFXBench, Phone Arena reports, revealing what appears to be a 10.3-inch non-tablet device that’s apparently running a version of Android Wear OS. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0f99273adc1b8be60c10af95c0ee4e71._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Verizon possibly closing loophole for remaining unlimited data customers
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/aeee8986a9a654f54089d5f8bcfc99db.jpgUntil now, Verizon users that had a line that was grandfathered into an unlimited data plan could upgrade a line for a feature phone to a new and discounted smartphone, and then move the phone over to the unlimited line in order to keep the unlimited data package while still keeping the $9.99 per month feature phone line price. Verizon is reportedly on their way to ending this workaround, by requiring its current subscribers who upgrade or activate a new smartphone on a two year contract to keep their selected data package for the length of their contract. This change has not yet been confi…
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Samsung SM-G739F phablet specs appear on benchmark site
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0eb88bb4464800b3182c5618f3f2b899.jpg According to benchmark site GFXBench, Samsung has another phablet on the way. While the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will have top-end specs, this Samsung SM-G739F has more midrange specs in comparison. The phone comes with a 5.5 inch screen, with resolution of 720 x 1280. Under the hood is a quad-core 1.6GHz Snapdragon 400 CPU with the Adreno 305 GPU handling graphics. Also on board is 1.3GB of RAM and 12GB of native storage, 7MP camera on back, with a 2MP camera in front – both capable of shooting 1080 x 1920 video – and Android 4.4.4 pre-installed. Not much is known besides thes…
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Female Gamers outweigh their male counterparts with money, time, and loyalty
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7afa877033774cc4adb204a9fd6dc60.jpg Gaming in general has long been an area controlled by the male demographic. However, due to apps geared towards a different demographic entering app stores, there has been a large influx of female gamers in the mobile realm. Some people may attribute the heavy female presence to Kim Kardashian’s game, but it seems that that is not the case. Out of 19 categories for games, 9 of them are predominately comprised of female users, while 6 are male and 4 are split fairly evenly. The top two most popular categories are mostly female, showing just how large their presence is as gaming consumer…
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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for August 4 – August 10, 2014
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg We now have confirmation that we will get the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in early September. Will it boost Samsung’s lackluster sales? We should also see major announcements from Sony and Huawei that same week, but still no word on when Motorola will unveil the Moto X+1 or the Moto 360. Google releases the Google Fit preview SDK, which also gave us an updated Android L Developer Preview. Verizon Wireless continues its shenanigans, while Sprint changes the guard. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Reviews…
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha specifications leak with just about nothing to hide
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6dffd99b52c0193c360cd45278c5aac8.jpg The first device with premium build quality from Samsung is just around the corner. The Galaxy Alpha, while keeping the same rubberized back panel found on the Galaxy S 5, will feature a metal frame. Seemingly official specifications have leaked due to someone photographing a presentation slide. It confirms that Samsung’s first premium made device will not also be premium on the inside. The resolution of the Galaxy Alpha’s AMOLED display is 720p on a 4.7-inch slab of glass. The processor is paired with 2GB of RAM instead of Samsung’s common 3GB. The picture above makes it seem that an o…
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Carriers recommend Samsung devices more than Apple and its iPhone
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6c6d8eb1478b3824ac72c5c63c28ed56.jpg The role of an employee in a carrier’s retail store is quite easy. They are there to sell a device. So they have some options as to what devices are the best for a particular consumer. New research conducted by Kantar Worldpanel shows that United States carriers are more inclined to recommend a Samsung device rather than an iPhone from Apple. During the first quarter of 2014, 63% of customers that purchased a smartphone through a carrier were recommended a Samsung device. This tops iPhone recommendations by two times the amount. And, unfortunately for Microsoft, Nokia devices were trump…
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Huawei teases its Honor 3C Play while jabbing Apple
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4e2d8788de631bc5d86e39f4e3184cd2.jpg A budget device with a quad-core processor is on its way from Huawei. The company is choosing to approach its marketing of the Honor 3C Play by focusing on the device’s low price along with its solid specifications. Because of this, Huawei is looking directly at Apple with its teasers for the Honor 3C Play. While the specifications for the Honor 3C Play are not cutting edge, they remain pretty good for a budget device. The 5-inch display is 720p. The quad-core processor comes from MediaTek, put together with 1GB of RAM, in the form of its MT6582 SoC. It is four Cortex-A7s clocked at 1.3…
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New photo of HTC One M8 Prime next to One M8 leaks on Twitter
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/27556f7bb6b7d3ce76b8d3a0ed509cf8.jpg We had originally thought the HTC One M8 Prime was cancelled (or at least postponed), but according to a new leak by @HTCFamily_RU, the phone is alive and kickin’. Pictured next to the One M8, it’s clearly a bit bigger, matching its previously leaked specs: A 1440 x 2560 resolution display, 3GB of RAM, a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, LTE-A Cat. 6 connectivity and a Duo Camera on the back. The leak doesn’t confirm or deny anything regarding whether the phone is going to be making a comeback or not, but we’d guess that it will be. Pricing, launch date and availability aren’t…
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The ‘HTC Eye’ super-selfie phone is coming to all major US carriers
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/431866242a041996a244a04614faa9d4.png We already knew that HTC was working on the “ultimate selfie phone,” because it has entered the testing phases at AT&T. But now according to a tweet from @upleaks, the device will also be headed to Verizon, T-Mobile US and Sprint. We could also see the device going to carriers in both Europe and Asia as well. It’s a given that the phone will offer a better selfie experience than both the HTC One (M8) and the HTC Desire 816, but we’re not sure on any of the specifics. Stay tuned for more on this device, which we’ll surely hear more about in the coming weeks. Source: @upleaks …
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USPTO nixes Apple patent, could benefit Samsung with trial damages
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a37d7159623869390e36813d57bb5d88.gif The USPTO has issued a ruling on an Apple patent related to predictive text input declaring the patent invalid. The decision on US Patent No 8,074,172 centered on claim 18 of the patent which was defeated on the basis of prior art. The patent in question was one of two that a jury recently determined had been infringed upon by Samsung in a lawsuit brought by Apple. In that trial, Apple was initially awarded approximately $119 Million in damages. At the time, despite the jury’s ruling, many saw Samsung as a winner in the lawsuit as damages were a small fraction of the $2 Billion Apple h…
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More Sony Xperia Z3 Compact images leak
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6b0410f3a9462cfc8a16160ddb95fa1.jpg As IFA quickly approaches, we are all becoming restless wondering about the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. Thanks to some recent leaks, we now know some more about design. The device has curved sides, much like its larger cousin, and a 20.7 MP camera lens on the back alongside the LED flash. The MicroSD slot and MicroUSB port share a flap covering the openings and the three buttons have increased in size. That’s what we can see from the photos, but what we don’t know for certain is what exactly the specs will be. Rumors have hinted at a Snapdragon 801 processor and 3 GB RAM, alongside a 1080p…
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HTC A11 specs and pictures leaked
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7261553f95584b9f397abede462bf6bf.jpg News has just surfaced about the HTC A11. Apparently the device is headed for Sprint and has the same general shape that HTC favors for its phones. The device is running on a Snapdragon 410 processor, which is 64 bit, and sports a 4.7″ 480p screen. The camera will be a single 5MP shooter and the speakers will lack the Boomsound feature that HTC is so famous for. On the software side, the A11 will come with Kitkat 4.4.2 and Sense 6.0. Lastly, the same build quality may not be seen with this device, due to HTC’s outsourcing manufacturing to CompalComm. Source: UpLeaks Come comment o…
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LG working on solution to unlock the G3′s bootloader
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72f454e749c9cdc47ff9fe95be93dd29.jpg One owner of the LG G3 was curious to see if his handset’s bootloader would ever be unlocked. LG has responded to his request by confirming that they are indeed working on a solution to allow owners of its flagship to do so. While an estimated time of arrival was not given, it is good to know that there is something on the way. The company did clarify that it may take some time due to technical restrictions, security issues, and carrier policies. But LG is “sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment” felt by G3 owners. Hit the break to read LG kind answer to the request. Dear …
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Blame record labels for Play Music deauthorization mess until Google fixes it
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/37d3e18beeddc362ac7346fb7409be9f.png Being a subscriber to Play Music can be a little bit confusing and a hassle considering there is once again a limit on the amount of devices replaced (or deauthorized) on a account within a single year. The reason why this policy has been reimposed is because of the music industry itself. Record labels feel that not having a limit of replacements set allow customers to abuse the system and allow others to piggyback off of them. They are worried about missing out on potential customers if they can simply share an account with an already present subscriber. Google is working to fix the is…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for August 8, 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 T-Mobile adds Device Unlock to Google Play Google brings back device deauthorization limit for Play Music Google Play hosting summer sale with nearly 50 apps discounted by up to 85% Carriers AT&T announces LG G Vista is coming soon LG G3 S renamed G3 Vigor on Sprint, according to leak T-Mobile adds Device…
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Moto G2 looking like an August release
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e45c0955429d35b00c6d787b06a51ae4.jpg Motorola released the Moto G last year and absolutely conquered the low-tier phone class with a cheap price and mid-range specs, causing it to be Motorola’s best-selling phone of all-time. After such an overwhelming success, it seems almost mandatory for Motorola to follow up with something big, and it seems they have. The new device has shown up in an inventory list of a popular Australian retailer, hinting that it may hit the shelves this month. Along with this revelation comes hints at specs. The Moto G2 should have another 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and 720p screen, except it se…
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Samsung Gear Live receives same update as G watch
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1f9a18600f65adfa5606436611264cb8.jpg The G Watch received an update to fix its charging pin corrosion issue this past week, but until now, the Samsung Gear Live received no such update due to there being no such problem. Nevertheless, the Samsung Gear Live is due to receive build number KMV78Y OTA throughout the next few days. It’s not certain what exactly this minor update will bring since the Gear Live lacked the issues of the G Watch, but nevertheless, if you own a Samsung Gear Live, you’ll be receiving an update this week. Source: XDA Developers Come comment on this article: Samsung Gear Live receives same updat…
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Google brings back device deauthorization limit for Play Music
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5a06cae855fa84e22cd8f18e4efd6b67.jpg Two years ago, Google instated a limit on how many devices you could remove from access to your Google Play Music account. The maximum amount of devices allowed on each account was and is ten, but at that time, you could only remove and replace four devices a year. This limitation rightly caused an outrage, and Google removed that restriction. Unfortunately, as of this week, Google has started reinforcing that limit once more. While this may not seem to be a problem to the average Android user, any time a factory reset is done, or a new ROM is loaded onto a device, the device is dupl…
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Moto X+1 set for September 25 launch on Verizon
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b457f5fcf50ee24233c18c18fd5290c.png Well there you have it folks, the long-awaited Moto X+1 finally has an official launch date — on Verizon, at least. The device will be available from Big Red on September 25. There’s a chance that other carriers get the device before Verizon, but we expect that Verizon gets the X+1 around the same time as the other carriers. A Moto 360 launch date has not been revealed, but it would make sense for it to be the same day as the X+1. Keep checking back for more, but that’s all we have on the Moto X+1 for now. Source: Droid Life Come comment on this article: Moto X+1 set for …
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LG G3 S renamed G3 Vigor on Sprint, according to leak
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d852789eebab8a767ccb083e02121f3.jpg The LG G3 S, the little brother to the G3, has been renamed as the G3 Beat in Asia. But on Sprint, it’ll go by the “LG G3 Vigor.” This is all according to a new leaked image from Sprint’s “Getting Started” guide for the new phone. There are not expected to be any differences between the separate variants in hardware, so we’re looking at the same 5-inch 720p display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage (expandable via microSD), a 2540 mAh battery. an 8 MP camera and a 1.3 MP front camera. There will also be a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, Android 4.4.2 …
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FCC continues to express frustration with Verizon data throttling
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ef98c7c220d203b14b0dc3137b36288b.jpg When news broke that Verizon would start throttling its unlimited data customers, the FCC came forward in calling out the carrier’s actions and the possible repercussions. Verizon responded by explaining the data throttling it intends on doing. By throttling the data of affected customers, those on tiered data plans are less likely to be harmed by network that is clogged. The carrier also feels that there is such a small amount of customers being affected and that other carriers are already doing the same. Well, the man in charge over at the FCC is still very unhappy. Tom Wheeler, the F…
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Google Play hosting summer sale with nearly 50 apps discounted by up to 85%
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/58fa82853c64e67d76a7b084372e921a.png Looking for some great applications and games to keep you busy during the summer? Then head over to the Play Store because Google is hosting a summer sale full of goodies. While the majority of the items are now free, others have been discounted. And some of the discounts reach 85% off of the regular price. If you see an app that is normally free, its in-app purchases have been discounted instead. There are 50 apps and games to choose from, so there should be something for anyone. Source: Google Play Come comment on this article: Google Play hosting summer sale with nearly 50 apps …
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Alienware’s latest lightweight laptop could be the MacBook Air for PC gamers
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/09b3e911f26e218a73fa323f31186b8a.jpg There are plenty of capable gaming laptops on the market, but most of them are large and unwieldy. Portability is often the price you pay for power, but that's not the case with the Alienware 13. Engadget went hands-on with Dell's latest Alienware gaming laptop, and although it isn't the lightest device the company has ever released, it's still far more portable than the current Alienware line. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4d9b3ed14821e6948aecc9a23ba07858._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report