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This is one Moto 360 rumor you won’t like
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/63dddde40cb8025b8a564cfb81f90ce0.jpg The Moto 360 may be one of the most hotly anticipated smartwatches out there, but a new report from Asia casts a shadow on the device's design and build quality. According to TechWeb, the Moto 360 will be made of plastic rather than metal, as it was previously believed. Furthermore, the device will come with wireless charging abilities, but Motorola apparently had to increase the thickness of the device to 13.5mm to be able to offer users this particular charging option. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/20be799aed97d8aab8ea748cf1997f3b._.gif Via BRG - …
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Confessions of a music thief
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a340850f03def872bab546fbcd063002.jpg I have stolen music. A massive amount of music, in fact. Over the past decade or so, I have illegally downloaded hundreds of songs from various file-sharing networks. Even thousands, most likely. In the past couple of years, however, I have completely stopped stealing music as my listening habits shifted from album-based listening to services like Pandora and Spotify. The painful irony here, however, is that recording artists and music labels earn far less money from me now that I have gone legit than they did when I was a thief. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaM…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 announcement slated for September 3
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9752c4cfcdebef43f5fc30a28cf1f815.jpg Samsung used IFA in Berlin to unveil the Galaxy Note 3 last year. And today, a report from The Korea Times claims that Samsung will be using the same trade show to announce its successor. The specific date for the unveiling of the Galaxy Note 4 is September 3. Invites for the event are expected to be sent out soon considering that date is just about one month away. The Galaxy Note 4 is believed to feature a massive 5.7-inch display that has a 2560×1440 resolution. Inside will be either the company’s own Exynos 5433 or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 (depending upon your market) paired with 3G…
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Iliad wants a controlling stake in T-Mobile, submits $15 billion offer
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5091ad71fe96f13dbcacb2bbd4a21cb2.jpg The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint could be on hold with today’s news. Iliad, a French telecommunications company, has submitted a $15 billion offer in return for 56.6% of T-Mobile. The company values the other 43.4% of T-Mobile at $40.5 billion. The interest in T-Mobile specifically is because it “has successfully established a disruptive position, which in many ways, is similar to the one Iliad has built in France.” Iliad is putting so much momentum behind this bid due to the value for telecommunications in the United States. The industry is locked up by four major players, two of wh…
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Qi wireless charging will soon adopt short-range resonance charging
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1d37e642d95c9b039596d64445b34201.png The Qi wireless charging standard is one of the most popular wireless charging solutions, but it still has limitations. Since it solely uses inductive charging, your device has to sit on a charging pad to work. That removes the hassle of plugging in a USB cable, but you’re not exactly going to be using your phone if it’s glued to a power mat. Fortunately, it looks like the Wireless Power Consortium is going to be adopting a new technology into the Qi standard that will allow devices to charge at a slightly longer distance. The new technology is called resonance charging, and …
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Runtastic enters the wearable market with the Runtastic Orbit
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c9cb455dbf58783f11ce5bc7c55d1b54.jpg Runtastic creates many great fitness tracking apps, and now they’re filling out their product lineup by jumping into the hardware game. The newly announced Runtastic Orbit is a 24-hour fitness band that tracks tons of metrics, including the standard step count, exercise and sleep activities, and calories burned. It also boasts a few unique features, including an ambient light sensor and a vibrating alarm that bugs you if you’ve been inactive for too long. No other device on the market nags you for sitting on the couch for too long, so Runtastic has a great claim there. The Or…
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Man steals Google Glass and quickly gets caught
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/90bb5b8d7d4bb78945ac48526a32d7d6.jpgAs Google Glass rises in popularity, there are obviously going to be some people trying to steal the devices. That’s probably not the smartest idea, as a recent criminal quickly learned. A man tried to steal New York tourist Mike Geller’s headset by asking to try it on and then running off, only to be found soon after due to a third-party Glass app called LiveLens that recorded all of his moves after the theft. You can check out a video compilation of the thief’s day, that mostly included drinking and raving, after the break. Click here to view the embedded video. Source: Business I…
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HUGE IMAGE LEAK: This is the OneWatch the OnePlus One deserves
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f4848cdda102493afdb133a1e4532d6d.jpg The One won’t be OnePlus’s only smart device this year, as the company is working on a smartwatch of its own. BGR India has exclusively obtained images showing the OneWatch, a device that’s apparently close to launching. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6661b730a4b1b1260aace4a263b02519._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Watch this idiot steal Google Glass and then go to a rave without realizing he’s being...
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24a81030bb7eb58e4224c0864a57b48c.png If there's one thing we love writing about, it's moronic criminals. The latest brain-dead felon comes to us courtesy of Business Insider, which brings us the story of a tourist named Mike Geller (no relation to our own Boy Genius) who decided to bring Google Glass with him during his trip to New York, only to have it stolen by a man who asked to try it on and then ran off with it the minute he got it in his hands. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e591511db5a968be7fef400c0b9a080c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here’s how you can stream a bunch of Hulu shows without paying a dime
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8cc0735b5ec83275ba8491db41bed57b.png Earlier this year, Hulu announced that it would be bringing free streaming to mobile devices at some point this summer, but a precise release date wasn't revealed. This week, Hulu finally launched the update for Android phones and tablets which will allow mobile users to access select content from from Hulu Originals, Anime, Kids, Movies and Latino. Network shows from NBC, Fox, Comedy Central and others will be available as well. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b28422394965a2571cf332ff3dee5b3b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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PlayStation Now beta open to all PS4 owners in the U.S. and Canada
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66e2d7a4ab4614a43b99e75e26830524.jpg Sony’s PlayStation Now game streaming initiative is moving closer to launch, as the company is ready to allow any PS4 owners in the U.S. and Canada to try it starting today. The company on Wednesday announced on its PlayStation blog that while the open beta is available only to PS4 buyers for now, a beta option will be coming to PS3, PS Vita, PlayStation TV and select 2014 Sony TVs. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4b298ea994f20c0cade715d59691a917._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Pics of Sony’s Xperia Z3 Compact shown in new leak
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6b2949abbac06ecfba7b7bc26c623bff.jpg Sony likes to move quickly when it comes to hardware releases, but if the latest leak is to be believed, it might be time for Sony to pump the brakes. On Wednesday, Xperia Blog published images of the alleged Xperia Z3 Compact, a miniature version of the next-gen flagship which is expected to be revealed alongside the Xperia Z3 at IFA 2014 in September. The only problem? Sony still hasn't confirmed the existence of the Xperia Z2 Compact. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d6ec4b1e67b92ad27b2a4927d02a689e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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LG G Vista now available on Verizon
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9c7be9b3bab29d5a6ec724d1b6d4cc44.jpg As expected, Verizon has added the LG G Vista to their portfolio and it is now available to order. The LG G Vista is a relatively downscaled version of the LG G3 with one exception – the screen is actually larger at 5.7-inches. However, the resolution is only 940 x 560 which is rather low for such a large screen. The G Vista also comes with a 1.2 GHz processor, 1.5 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, an 8MP camera, a 3200mAh battery and Android 4.4.2 pre-loaded. Considering the size of the battery and the hardware being driven, users should be able to get some excellent battery life out …
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Samsung talks strategy to address financial slide
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/da1a86170cd1b1aac67f29ab621b0135.jpg It should be no surprise to anyone now that Samsung, despite being on the top of the smartphone hill, finds itself slipping as competitors struggle to knock them off. We already know Samsung’s Q2 profits slipped, marking the first year-over-year slide in almost three years. During an earnings call to discuss the financial results, Kim Hyun-Joon, a senior vice president with the company, shared a little bit about what Samsung plans to do to try to regain the confidence of investors and re-assert itself. Kim indicated that in the immediate future, that is within the next six months, Sams…
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OnePlus ‘OneWatch’ leaks in unpublished product page on OnePlus’ website
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ea20f4b63f1b7b93f60ef45820aaa253.jpg OnePlus’ ‘One’ phone hit a few (okay, more than a few) bumps in the road since its initial launch. Production was an issue initially, then there were some OS/software issues, and now the company is looking to possibly drop its native CyanogenMod altogether. But that doesn’t mean the company will stop forging ahead. A new leak shows the “OneWatch” on an unpublished page of OnePlus’ website. Of course, you should take this with a grain of salt, as a previous leak from OnePlus regarding an upcoming tablet turned out to be false. The watch (as seen above) features a circular display…
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T-Mobile boasts momentous growth for fifth consecutive quarter
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/06b308e67cadcbfffd34a396a0b4e682.jpg There are many reasons for John Legere to smile and the earnings report issued today can only make that smile bigger. The self-proclaimed fastest growing wireless company in the United States is boasting “some pretty amazing results” for the second quarter of 2014. With another outstanding quarter in the books, T-Mobile has experienced momentous growth for five straight quarters. The carrier brought in nearly two million new customers in the second quarter alone and this totals 7.6 million over the past fifteen months. For the postpaid market, T-Mobile has trumped Verizon, AT&T, and…
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Google now out of stock on non-LTE Nexus 7 tablets
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/80fd45db3f8801ffdd2a7cf87993e078.jpg Google has been selling the Nexus 7 with some pretty sweet deals as of late in order to get rid of stock before the release of the Nexus 8 tablet. Now, it turns out that Google’s completely out of stock of the non-LTE models, according to the device’s product page on Google Play. We’re not sure if Google plans to replenish its stock, considering the Nexus 8′s launch isn’t set until some time this fall, but it would be odd if it didn’t. Of course you can still get the Nexus 7 from third party retailers, if Google doesn’t plan on selling the tablet in the future. Come comment on…
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5 awesome alternatives to Spotify and Pandora
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/84adaf5b4b2c561f2bd3c1059793bf2e.jpg When we think about music streaming services, we typically think of either the ones being offered by tech giants such as Google and Apple, or we think of the ever-popular third-party apps such as Spotify and Pandora. However, LifeHacker's Alan Henry has put together a great list of music streaming services that he says you should use instead of the service you're currently addicted to. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5a727c9816ea78a1bef42998394b7b11._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Did Microsoft just botch another Xbox One launch?
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/048801e352cb2fe79848505001b795cc.jpeg Microsoft's exclusive deal with China Telecom to bring the Xbox One to a huge new market could be the boost the company needs to begin catching up with the PlayStation 4, but one major detail might be curtailing sales before the console even launches: The price. The Wall Street Journal reports that the Xbox One (without Kinect) will cost 3,699 yuan ($600) when it releases in China on September 23rd. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dc50f96fbf7437c0ca76e4a0b059cd03._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung execs will be dancing in the streets if the iPhone 6 gets delayed until October
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a4b918969ca9c7b886269874a7ed7f3.jpg The iPhone 6 has been largely anticipated to debut mid-September, much like iPhone 5c and 5s, which arrived on September 20th last year. But this week, it suddenly started looking like the iPhone 6's debut may be pushed to October 20th. There are several reasons why this might put Apple in a tough spot. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b1572521742f91d3919af4dbd1cb0566._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d0b1db2dbfcb375dcf981e9b7a8d8523.jpg Samsung has a new way to market its gigantic phablets — they're now apparently able to take a bullet for you. 9to5Google points us to a story in Chinese website AppleDaily that describes how a man survived getting shot because the bullet happened to strike his enormous Galaxy Mega 6.3 phablet. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6114fe39c57d50faebcaf8b01ea51ccf._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This brilliant Kickstarter will let you make maps that put Google and Bing to shame
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e3ccd520a443b526a9ce5c883b61852d.png This Kickstarter campaign is for anyone who has ever looked at Google Maps or (especially) Apple Maps and thought: "I could do better than that." Because with Maps Made Easy, you're finally going to have that opportunity to make your own maps capable of putting big tech companies to shame. Drones Made Easy, the team behind Maps Made Easy, is working to build a website that will allow users to upload raw images captured during a drone's flight and process them into high quality stitched images that fit seamlessly together to build interactive photo maps, like the ones you see on Google. Co…
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The Galaxy Alpha won’t be the smaller high-end Galaxy S5 version you want
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a08e59767292c0d339452672e8185d52.jpg After a series of leaked images suggested that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Alpha smartphone will only have metal on its edges, with SamMobile saying the phone will be somewhat of a high-end device, a new report from AllAboutSamsung brings in more details about the phone’s specs and features, confirming that the device won’t have the Galaxy S5's key features. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7143e3f1320ec468c4848f54afc46ba7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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It’s official: Apple is axing 200 Beats employees
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d2baae38cafbd62662e81ec625a3d84a.jpg Apple is cleaning house as the $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics approaches completion. Bloomberg reports that Apple has informed over 200 Beats employees that they will not be able to stay on with the company for the long term once the transaction has been finalized. According to the source, most of those jobs are in finance, HR and other areas where the two groups might overlap. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c9b8c7f26d8edee4ca4a8fdbb0cbd276._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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PSA: This emoji stands for praying hands, not a high five
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b16e7b110a19e86355acdf287d67f58e.jpg There seems to be some confusion about what certain emoji actually mean. Gawker brings us word that a TV station in Philadelphia described the emoji pictured above as being for a "high-five" of two hands slapping together, although it's clearly supposed to be two hands held together in prayer. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66aeb0d619c46e2237d938a0a372c28b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report