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Office for iPad just got some of the great features you’ve been asking for
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/412bf3f7cbfac08ce854b2c79c430ba1.jpg Microsoft’s Office for iPad has been a hit from the moment it was finally launched in the App Store, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint quickly becoming top apps, and it looks like the Windows maker is not done with further improving this particular touch-first Office version. Microsoft has updated its Office for iPad apps, Ars Technica reports, with several interesting additions, including support for exporting files as PDFs, cropping pictures in line, and using third-party fonts in documents. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a0212a76861e32f7af8e74a33e738a3…
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Samsung continues its Galaxy Tab S push with three new ads
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/92cc0e0d94b72ef35a1769e8a97a48d2.jpg The Galaxy Tab S released to rave reviews earlier this summer as many proclaimed that Samsung finally had its answer to the iPad. The tablet's killer feature is its 2560 x 1600 Super AMOLED display, which is of course the focus of the brand new #TabletRealities ad campaign. In the three advertisements published to Samsung's YouTube page on Friday, we watch three accomplished individuals discover their guilty pleasures on the Galaxy Tab S. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f5963344babd79765bb28709ba3e79c1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Everything you need to know about how to use Amazon’s Fire phone
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c634820d5bd511492cb7d2dc4f3315de.jpg Amazon's recently launched Fire phone isn't exactly jumping off of store shelves, but the handset's placement on the Amazon.com best-selling smartphone charts over the past month suggest that at least a few people have purchased the novel new handset. Amazon tried to woo potential smartphone buyers by developing features that no other smartphone has, such as a nifty glasses-free 3D effect and touchless tilt gesture controls. The bad news is that these aren't really features that will sell phones. The good news is that if you did happen to purchase a Fire phone, we've come across a quick c…
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The latest updates for the Galaxy S5 have arrived on Verizon and T-Mobile
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2c426d17ce1748b546c7d1c406562d3.jpg Samsung's latest flagship phone just got even better on two of the biggest U.S. carriers. As SamMobile points out, both Verizon and T-Mobile released updates for the Galaxy S5 this week, fixing several issues and adding additional features to the Android device. On Verizon's side, Caller Name ID, Message+ and Cloud have all received updates. Streaming music connectivity has also improved, the "Primary Contacts" label now reads "Emergency Contacts" when in Emergency Mode and Visual Voicemail will now work when the S-View flip cover is closed. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/d…
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This is the HTC One (M8) running on Windows Phone
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2e716b5092974d39c3d017d5a7c0605c.jpg Rumors have been circulating regarding a Windows Phone variant of the HTC One (M8) for months, but a picture on Verizon's servers seems to have confirmed the existence of the phone once and for all. Leaked to PCMag, the high quality rendering clearly shows an HTC One (M8) with the iconic Live Tiles of Windows Phone on the display. The URL even reads "HTC_M8_Windows." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4d8e4f11d83154f545b9c71366c8598f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Forget Siri and Google Now, human-powered Ooloo will answer all your questions
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/49a99a018542b74c150641660aff9a8f.jpg Remember those hilarious videos wondering what it would be like for Google to be an actual human being capable of answering all your serious, strange and wacky questions? Well, now there is one such human-powered search solution, but it wasn't made by Google. The guys over at iDrive, who make extremely affordable cloud solutions for iOS and Android devices, have a completely different endeavor called Ooloo that is described as Apple’s Siri but with real people. Or better said, it's like Amazon’s Mayday service, but for everything you might want to find out from a search service. Continue …
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How to play any Game Boy Advance game on your iPhone without a jailbreak
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb701cabb8bb353673e55e028c2497ae.png Back in February, we showed you how to play classic NES games on your iPhone without having to resort to a jailbreak. If your mobile Nintendo game fix still isn't satisfied, you might want to give GBA4iOS a try. There are versions for both iOS 6 and iOS 7, but the instructions to download the app are the same: set your iPhone back at least one day, head to the website to download the app, open GBA4iOS at least once and then set the date back to normal. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/34c4651acb4223c7ced425991154f95a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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ZTE Grand X coming to Cricket Wireless on August 8
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e6b9f030e32965dd1752c7a4171d6042.jpg ZTE’s Grand X, which has a 5-inch display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 5MP rear camera, a 1MP front shooter and a 2,300mAh battery, will be coming to Cricket Wireless on August 8. The phone will cost only $100 after a $50 mail in rebate, so this is clearly tailored to those looking for a decent low-end, cheap smartphone. Here’s some information from Cricket Wireless regarding the device. With its big, bright 5″ display, the ZTE Grand X will appeal to students looking for a well featured, large profile smartphone with access to Cricket’s new 4G nationwide network that cove…
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OnePlus dropping ColorOS in China for own ROM
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2d909b110f9bca6393a885b6b379648a.jpg We learned recently that the OnePlus One’s international version would be dropping the much-loved CyanogenMod for its own home-grown ROM, and it seems that the Chinese model won’t be left out of the move to an in-house OS. China’s model has been running Oppo’s ColorOS since the device was released, but CEO Pete Lau has decided to switch to a ROM developed by OnePlus’ own software team that recently moved to Taiwan. While this recent bit of news has caused some unrest among OnePlus’ fan base, Lau has specified that stock Android does not work well with the Chinese market and the counr…
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Google Workshop project looks to bring customization to Nexus accessories
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2567ddb613cb927920f33269658c7d2.png Google appears to be working on a new method to custom accessories for Nexus devices that is currently dubbed Google Workshop. From the looks of it, Google may have learned a few things from their Motorola experiment, including the Moto Maker platform for creating customized Moto X devices. Google Workshop takes some of those same concepts and applies them to the production of cases and live wallpapers for the Nexus 5. It is unclear whether it would expand to other devices if it goes live. Google has developed a couple different tools to develop customizations. One of them is called Ma…
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Google Now Launcher appears to support a few new devices {Update – all devices with Android...
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3228d3ec980176e629c3cdc553039ae6.jpg Since its release, the Google Now Launcher has only officially worked with Nexus and Google Play Edition devices. It’s not difficult to sideload the app to work on many other devices, but if you wanted it through the Play Store, you had to own one of Google’s “compatible” devices. With the latest update to the launcher, though, it seems like Google is opening up the application to many more devices. While the Play Store listing doesn’t say it supports any new models, it has reportedly been showing up for several new devices, including devices like the HTC One M8, LG’s G3, the Veriz…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 model number appears in Korean carrier’s database
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/01d30cdee6c708a7b3a293784c0ced26.jpg Although an announcement and not a release date is expected on September 3, one carrier in Korea is wasting no time getting its hands on the Galaxy Note 4. Carrier LG U+ has a listing for the SM-N910 in its database already. This model number is presumably the Galaxy Note 4′s. With a presence in the carrier’s database this early, it could mean that Samsung is going to be releasing the device soon after an announcement instead of waiting a month or so. This would confirm the rumors that Samsung wants to roll out the Galaxy Note 4 as soon as possible in an attempt to bring in consumers pr…
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Forget killing business cards – SwivelCard rockets them into the digital age
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a7e3f14496bbb4fd4327d44a6fccbc0.jpg For years, we've been told that various technologies were going to render business cards obsolete. NFC-enabled smartphones, apps that let you bump two devices together even without NFC to exchange contact details, and plenty more have come and gone, and yet we still carry cards and hand them out when we need to exchange info. Since business cards don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, one company has decided to give them a much-needed digital update instead of trying to kill them off. Meet the SwivelCard. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9fcd…
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Google’s awesome Google Now Launcher is finally ready to take over your non-Nexus phone
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6eb310376ac5bf74ece9f4822ab3b71b.jpg One of the best features Google brought to KitKat devices is the brand new Google Now Launcher, a Google Search-infused product that should improve users' search experiences as well as Google’s bottom line, since search is how the company generates revenue. Up until now, that launcher wasn’t officially compatible with any Android handsets and tablets other than Nexus models and Google Play Edition (GPE) devices, although daring Android users were able to install it on many other devices. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5ea1237cc51b3d2afddb25c650eca450._.…
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FINALLY: Cell phone unlocking is legal in the U.S. once again
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/84d34729c59a5b2a93a195b3b1349da0.jpg Beginning Friday, August 1st, it is once again legal to unshackle your carrier-locked cell phone in the United States. President Obama on Friday signed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act into law, thus giving cell phone users the legal right to unlock their handsets. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8e5f375293054f8644786c4302fef34._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why movies look awful on your brand new expensive TV – and how to fix them
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47ae17869868dafb8e26ab378a38620e.jpg So you bought a brand new, expensive LCD TV and now you sit down to binge-watch your favorite show only to find it looks… totally different than it usually does? There’s nothing wrong with the TV or the content you're watching, Wired explains, although sometimes there can be issues with those things, too. The TV has a built-in feature that turns Hollywood movies in a soap opera-like video mode that makes things look like they have been recorded in a different century. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/44582a42521b748bd99328f07eb0eef6._.gif Via BRG - Boy…
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Relive the past 7 years of Marvel movies in this incredible 5 minute video
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59ef6924e2f35979a68ffcc90830bc97.png When Iron Man landed in theaters in 2008, we had no idea what we were in for. Seven years and several billion dollars later, The Avengers have changed the landscape of cinema -- and that's putting it lightly. With this weekend's release of Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel is taking a bold step by introducing an unknown group of space vigilantes to the masses. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bfee26f1d39c0c0e7a95e8f3521013dd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Android gobbles up 85 percent of global smartphone shipments in Q2 2014
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ea224aca101cb76547a096eb5b4b681c.png According to new industry data from Strategy Analytics, Android is doing pretty well. The numbers show that the operating system shipped on roughly 85 percent of all smartphones in Q2 2014 — the total shipments came out to 295 million units worldwide. This can’t be good news for Apple, Microsoft and Blackberry, although their numbers are most likely much better when the statistics are including only American shipments. To see the full report, hit the source link. Source: Strategy Analytics Come comment on this article: Android gobbles up 85 percent of global smartphone shi…
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Verizon Galaxy S5 receiving update which brings bevy of bug-fixes, breaks root access [Update...
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ba774fa3a5c94757019a7ea7b92bb245.jpg Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy S5 is receiving an update (software version KOT49H.G900VVRU1ANE9) which is bringing a bunch of bug fixes to the device, but also seems to be breaking root access to the device, according to a number of users around the web. The update keeps the phone at Android 4.4.2, and update’s Verizon’s Caller Name ID, Message+ and Cloud apps. Other improvements include: BUG FIXES Search’ icon has been removed within Memo when there is no memo Favorite ‘Contact’ information background is now more readable Visual Voicemail works when S-View flip cover is closed …
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha announcement happening August 13, specifications surface early
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c80ad9288accaac0b74dc5ffdd9f67c2.png On Thursday, we found out that the Galaxy Note 4 would be announced on September 3. We now know, along with its specifications, that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy Alpha on August 13. This conflicts with a previous report that the announcement would take place on August 4, but All About Samsung is reporting the later date is the official one. The specifications for the Galaxy Alpha, according to this report, makes it seem that the device will not exactly be cutting edge. The processor inside is the company’s own Exynos 5433 with 2GB of RAM, the same one rumored to be featured ins…
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New rumor suggests Moto 360 to be made out of plastic
by Guest Jack Holt- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/48e8b3022a4bfa00626bad1903717ea2.pngLike the Moto X before it, the Moto 360 can call itself one of the most hype-beasted devices to date. Of course anyone who’s been paying attention will understand why. Rumored to be a luxury device, the 360 is said to be made out of quality materials and sport high-end specs. It was also rumored to come packing a luxury device price point too. One of the other rumors suggested the Android Wear device would also be made out of metal, adding more to the luxurious feel. However, according to a new rumor, the smartwatch will actually be made out of plastic. The same source of this rumor conf…
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Galaxy Mega helps save a man from being shot
by Guest Jack Holt- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/43790f7f983051e8d8b5e8e7c04e721a.jpgWhile Samsung may get a lot of flack for their design and material choices, the plastic clad devices may get a second look as a story out of Taiwan shows a Galaxy Mega 6.3 helping stop a bullet. What started off as a misunderstanding at a bar escalated into a shooting. According to the report, a man named Han found a wallet on the street jokingly shouting “free beer.” The owner of the wallet, named Xu, became upset and pulled out a gun. Han then pulled out a sickle and went to attack the gun wielding man. Of course, like something out of George Lucas’ fantasy, Han didn’t shoot first and w…
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WARNING: There's a MASSIVE security flaw in Android and BlackBerry phones, and it's your...
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f1fd15b1fac1600f3eb141440779fb42.jpg With fears over hacking and NSA spying still mounting, the last thing we needed was yet another report of a serious vulnerability that leaves millions of people at risk — but that's exactly what we got recently when news broke of a huge security vulnerability that impacts millions upon millions of Android phones, BlackBerry handsets and even some iPhones. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/88f0e349c6a627d1abe9223810d2c80b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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A $12 VALUE FOR FREE! 6 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/081bddd49f6d134c8e26d83536def2e3.jpg It's time to start August off on the right foot — by saving a bunch of money on some nifty iPhone and iPad apps. We saved you hundreds of dollars last month by sharing great paid iPhone apps that were on sale for free for a limited time, and we have no plans to slow down anytime soon. To start things off, we have six solid paid iPhone and iPad apps worth a combined $12 that can all be had for free if you move quickly. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/954b0421780c90571e6ae28fe65f5905._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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IPHONE 6 LEAK: New leak shows one of the most important iPhone 6 and 'iPhone Air' parts
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/93749653bae90fbe301fbb5a745471a0.jpg With not one but two brand new iPhone models expected to launch this year, leaks and rumors have been coming at a breakneck pace over the past few months. And now that multiple reports suggest that the iPhone 6 has entered mass production with the larger 5.5-inch "iPhone Air" close behind, parts have begun leaking rapidly as well. While component leaks might not seem terribly interesting on the surface, they are actually quite important because they often help shed light on what functionality we can expect from Apple's upcoming new iPhones. And although this most recent part leak won't come …