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Google expands the universe of email addresses it will recognize in Gmail
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fc7797806c41e1d798296ca3861343b0.png Google announced today what they think is a significant step forward in enabling communication via email around the globe. Google’s Gmail application, and soon Calendar, will now recognize accented Latin characters or non-Latin characters used in an email address. Google points out that less than half of the world’s population uses a mother tongue based solely on the Latin alphabet. By accepting additional characters as part of an email address, the possibilities for people to get email addresses that make more sense to them is broadened. The move to expand the universe of acceptable c…
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NVIDIA SHIELD Portable update features SHIELD Controller Support and SHIELD Hub App
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3ce08a8ba022c57c7320de7c05972b1e.jpgA major update to NVIDIA SHIELD, now apparently known as the SHIELD Portable is rolling out, as version OTA 5 Release 82. With the update, users will be able to hook up a SHIELD Controller through newly-implemented compatibility, as well as manage Controller settings through the official SHIELD Controller application. In addition, the SHIELD Hub application is now available, which replaces TegraZone. Also, improvements to GameStream and Netflix HD streaming support is included. A full changelog after the break. Source: GeForce Forums What’s New: SHIELD wireless controller suppor…
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Spare LG G Watch charging cradle now available in Play Store
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/26948dbdae91310ef2f0012b7157bc31.pngIt was only a matter of time, and now the LG G Watch charging cradle is available in the Play Store. It’s the primary way to charge the device, so it’s an important spare item to have. It’s available for $19.99 via the link below, and comes with the charging cradle, a micro USB cable, a warranty card, and a WEEE card. Interestingly no AC adapter. Source: Google Play Come comment on this article: Spare LG G Watch charging cradle now available in Play Store Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/952c8c11e…
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Blue Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Best Buy August 17
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4dac3e83e49a7120829ca3661ec853a1.jpgThe Samsung Galaxy S 5 continues to add more color options in different geographic locations. The latest addition is the blue Galaxy S 5 above, which will soon be available in the United States. Beginning August 17, you can get your hands on the device with a blue front fascia, only from Best Buy. The device will be available with a two year contract on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint for $99 if purchased before August 23rd, which is $100 off the recommended retail price for the handset. Source: Best Buy News Come comment on this article: Blue Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Best Buy Aug…
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Bestselling author fumes after her son blows $120 on the Kim Kardashian app in just 2 days
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dae6d6e0c900f244c83c34bc162a303b.jpg We've written before about how the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app is the most ingeniously addictive mobile game we've ever seen, as its every detail is expertly crafted to get you to blow huge wads of cash on in-app purchases. And now Gawker reports that author Ayelet Waldman, who's best known for her series of bestselling Mommy-Track Mysteries series of books, has just gone off on an epic rant against the Kardashians and their Satanic app after her son blew a whopping $120 on it in just two days. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/090bed5c182f49d3ea97e2b8f9…
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Microsoft: Don’t expect any more major updates until Windows 9
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e0fd24ba885554577a2a146d3ad019ef.jpg Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that it’s not planning to release a major “Windows 8.1 Update 2” at any point in the near future, although the company will release several other smaller updates as part of its regular Windows 8.1 update release schedule. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/408182d82f7a1a389320b25cf1bb9f7b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This great-looking new Assassin’s Creed title will be for old-school gamers only
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3b011ef9b93e8516ae79a04903b3681b.jpg Even if you haven't made the jump to the new generation of console quite yet, you're still going to get an Assassin's Creed title this holiday season. Game Informer revealed on Tuesday that Assassin's Creed Rogue, a game exclusive to the PS3 and Xbox 360, will be gracing the cover of the September issue. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1bdeb51f5725757b0d09153c2bbf448e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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The market is about to be flooded with some of the weirdest ‘smart’ devices you’ve ever seen
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ca6fa9f9301a9cc4a562b05a623f605f.png We all have witnessed the depressing news flow about slowing smartphone and tablet sales growth over the past 12 months. But this week, Semiconductor Industry Association threw a curve ball by announcing that chip sales actually increased by a surprisingly robust 11% in the first half of 2014 compared the same period in 2013. SIA is actually hiking its annual growth estimate to 6.5% from earlier projection of 4.1% growth. How can chip sales growth be accelerating if phone and tablet markets are mediocre? Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/070cb1d84ffee3ac2f…
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Windows fans can only pray that Microsoft’s first smartwatch looks as great as this concept
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/90ae2e09da13d2c96401cf3e211b0b98.jpg Microsoft is rumored to be working on worthy iWatch rival, a smartwatch of its own that will be compatible with various mobile operating systems and deliver certain smart features, including advanced health and fitness tracking capabilities. While the Windows giant has yet to announce such a product, designer Nadir Aslam has already imagined what a Windows watch will look like and what it will have to offer while posting several concept images on Behance. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c3c6c8fdc8fc95ae7c98b7d6feb6ff02._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Repor…
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T-Mobile to start Summer Savings Upgrade Offer for select customers
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3ebfb460123c5f637b0976f63a5641cb.jpg T-Mobile is looking to offer a few customers the option to get some great upgrade pricing with their leaked Summer Savings Upgrade Offer starting tomorrow, August 6th. The promotion will allow customers that have been with T-Mobile for at least a year and don’t owe anything on a current device to pick up a new phone at a pretty heavily discounted rate, in some cases. You would have to pick from T-Mobile’s selection for the offer, so it won’t work on a brand new LG G3 or HTC One, but there are some pretty decent options to pick from. On the low end, customers can grab a Samsun…
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Pebble releases limited edition green, pink, and blue smartwatches
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/40999425602931e7e7a9310148121b35.png Pebble has kicked off a new promotion with a limited run of some pretty cool colors of their smartwatch, including lime green, hot pink, and cool blue. Pebble is calling the shades Fresh, Hot, and Fly respectively, and they’re pricing them at $149 just like the standard Pebble. These new colors came from a spinoff of the original ColorMyPebble campaign they ran a few years ago to decide on new colors for the smartwatch. This time, though, Pebble decided to create three new flavors instead of just one, which is great news if you were looking for a smartwatch that really stands…
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Oppo N1 Mini already available in Malaysia
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/10402581d1dbc216b65ec9996b5ae3a5.png Aside from a teaser being posted yesterday, not much was known about Oppo’s N1 Mini aside from it being announced months ago. But apparently Oppo has made the handset available in Malaysia for a few days now. The product page for Oppo’s Malaysian site provides full details as to what the N1 Mini has to offer. Even though the handset has “mini” in its name, the display is not small by any means measuring at 5 inches. The N1 Mini weighs 150 grams with a 9.2mm body. To make sure the N1 Mini is moving as quickly as possible, Oppo is using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 processor paired with 2…
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Unidentified Motorola box shows up at Verizon, model number is XT1096
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0c6c78d4d128617ac4d84c98cb76c355.jpg What is inside that box? No one knows.. for now. Someone just needs to open it! What we do know, though, is that it belongs to Motorola and it is now in the hands of Verizon. Inside is some sort of device as the orange sticker attached explains that this is a pre-commercial unit that is not to be activated on any personal accounts and that the confidentiality of its contents is very high. At the top, below Motorola’s name, is the model number for the device inside. It is XT1096. Is this the Moto X+1 or whatever the successor to the Moto X will be called? We do not know right now. Althou…
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Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro announced, carries a stunning 6-inch QHD display
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a965d39add0c8af0fbbee228f05c1f58.jpg Today, Lenovo has announced the Vibe Z2 Pro as its new flagship device heading forward. It is going to be big, literally. The Vibe Z2 Pro has a gigantic 6-inch display with 2560×1440 resolution (Quad HD). This gives it 490 pixels per inch. The back of the Vibe Z2 Pro is just as impressive as the front since Lenovo opted to cover it with metal. All of this is within a 7.7mm thin body. Hit the break for more details and Lenovo’s trailer introducing the Vibe Z2 Pro. Just like the outside, Lenovo did not skimp on the inside. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB of RAM keeps thing…
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This month looks like the perfect time to cash in by selling your old games to GameStop
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bb1861fc6188f1851354f68514fee6fa.jpg It looks like GameStop's much-maligned used game trade-in rates are about to get the overhaul they so desperately need. According to leaked internal documents obtained by Kotaku, GameStop will be implementing a new, simplified pricing structure on August 18th which should eliminate the need to put money toward preorders or subscribe to Game Informer in order to get the best deal on a trade-in. Instead, GameStop will buy your games at a flat rate which should only fluctuate depending on whether or not you're a member of the Power Up Rewards program or if you want cash instead of credit. Co…
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WHOA: Apple's App Store just had its best month EVER
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/27ad6054ee3b12e24a7786a9fa582e6f.jpeg Apple told CNBC on Tuesday that the App Store brought in record-breaking revenues during the month of July. According to the report, more customers completed transactions on the App Store last month than in any month in history as well. Both of these records follow another breakout fiscal quarter for Apple during which the company raked in a net profit of $7.7 billion. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db1494bb5e305566e81775dcdc7e9d7f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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iPHONE 6 reveal date CONFIRMED!
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/69325cb0fa35514cddf8d9edd92d56c4.jpg Shortly after Re/code reported that Apple would be revealing the iPhone 6 at a media event on September 9th, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg were quick to back up the report with their own unnamed sources. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bda273e92bdcd7543c5b9ac1dd6e96c0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Shock study: Kids playing video games over an hour a day are better adjusted
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8832daa3b497ae65229f89b4c6c0dfaf.jpg Finally good news for parents — a well-constructed research study in a leading pediatric journal finds that children playing 1 to 3 hours of video games a day are more well adjusted than their non-gaming peers. Crucially, the mental health benefits go only to kids who play more than an hour a day. Playing just half an hour is not associated with either positive or negative effects. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/737e90aa0d69db244ec4e27043d0b88a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Could this mysterious new Motorola phone be the fabled Moto X+1?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7ff6d5d816845847633c9117590cf921.jpg The box of a new, never-before-seen Motorola handset that has model number XT1096 has been photographed in the wild, Android Central says. The mystery device is sporting Verizon branding and is definitely a pre-release unit, although it’s not clear what kind of smartphone is inside the box. However, given what we've been reading about Motorola's upcoming handsets, we can guess it will be the next-gen Moto X+1 flagship device, a Moto G/E successor, or something entirely different. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bc73b1117e028c72219ba9ecf225ef81._.gif V…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for August 4, 2014
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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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!! Android Wear WhatsApp beta update brings in Android Wear support [New Android Wear App] Attopedia brings Wikipedia to your wrist Carriers AT&T to sell the LG G Pad 7.0 LTE for $0.99 when bundled with certain LG phones Motorola sending out soak test invites to Moto X owners on AT&T Kyocera announces ruggedized…
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha variants unofficially confirmed, AT&T and T-Mobile models included
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b1fe4294381a186f72b9a218cc29bb1.jpg The Galaxy Alpha is due to be released next Wednesday, and while we’ve known about its mid to high-grade specs, most of us have been wondering which carriers will receive the much-awaited device. However, due to a recent addition to Samsung’s website, We’ve learned the model numbers for the Galaxy Alpha variants: SM-G850F, SM-G850A, SM-G850H, SM-G850T, and SM-G850M. These models are listed as having max CPU frequencies of 2.5 GHz, 720p screens, and Android KitKat, just as was predicted. Based on previous experience, the A model should be for AT&T, the T for T-Mobile, and the F and H …
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LG’s 5.9-inch ‘G3 Stylus’ makes appearance in promotional video, will compete with Samsung’s...
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/150bfcbfeb7c01c8b7a0fc5f9f03ffb4.png It looks like LG will soon be introducing a competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4. In a promotional video by LG for the G3 Beat (the “mini” G3 s for China), a “G3 Stylus” makes a clear appearance at the end. The Stylus supposedly features a 5.9-inch display (and will have a stylus). The device is also expected for arrival around the same time as the Note 4. We have no clue whether the phone will only be available in China or the rest of the world as well, so we’ll keep you updated on more information regarding the device. Hit the break for the promotional video for the G3 Beat which …
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Pictures of Galaxy Alpha alongside iPhone 5s leak online
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ba74e2e9eec7fa3af6e5b31e267d77a0.png Oh boy, Samsung’s really asking for it here. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Alpha has some more leaked photos, this time alongside an iPhone 5s. We previously thought the new device looked a bit familiar, and now it’s pretty obvious where Samsung took its design cues from. Of course they’re not exactly alike — the Alpha is 7.6mm thin (thinner than the iPhone), features a removable, 1,850mAh battery, an Exynos 5 Octa chipset with four Cortex-A15 cores and four Cortex-A7 cores, 32GB internal memory and a Super AMOLED display with 720p resolution. The phone also has a 12MP camera with LED…
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Moto X eventual update to Android L confirmed by Motorola’ VP of Product Management on Google+
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c584c5ba6983d6124cea56142210afd6.jpg It was a bit obvious already, but Motorola has confirmed that the Moto X will be upgrading the device to Android L when it is available. The phone is only (roughly) a year old, so it’s well within its two-year support window. Either way, if anyone was questioning it, Punit Soni, Motorola’s VP of Product Management, has confirmed the news on Google+ to a follower. Hit the source link to see for yourself. Via: GSM Arena Source: Google+ Come comment on this article: Moto X eventual update to Android L confirmed by Motorola’ VP of Product Management on Google+ Visit TalkAnd…
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GULP: Researcher finds that you can hack airplanes through in-flight Wi-Fi
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4cd11a22d298014f42ffae8a77f74fb0.jpg Everyone loves in-flight Wi-Fi... until it allows a hacker to infiltrate the plane's satellite communications equipment. CBCNews brings us word that security researcher Ruben Santamarta of IOActive is going to present new findings at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas this week showing how to use a plane's Wi-Fi and even its in-flight entertainment system to hack into its satellite equipment. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/002ad62a11712b0df283cbe93e2892a3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report