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  1. Guest Justin Herrick

    Google Search can now utilize hotel confirmation emails for suggestions

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/17fcc4da14cec8084841f886e30bb165.png One of the best features of Google Search is its ability to reach into Gmail and utilize information to tailor a personal experience for a user. For example, this means that the service can track packages for you by using shipping confirmation details. The latest addition to Google Search takes advantage of hotel confirmation emails. With hotel confirmation sitting in Gmail, Google Search can help you navigate the surrounding area. It can show you places to eat and then quickly provide directions back to the hotel. So instead of searching and narrowing down details to receive optimal conte…

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  2. Guest Justin Herrick

    Samsung’s Kid Store reaches 900 apps

    by Guest Justin Herrick
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2f427f48b2acd59b0d8600c8f29b994c.jpg The Kids Store, a Kids Mode storefront available with Samsung devices, has hit a milestone. The company has announced there are 900 applications available meant just for children. With such a large pool of content, Samsung has introduced two categories to find apps easily. Users can find apps grouped by age or subject. The age grouping includes 0-4, 5-6, 7 and older. The subject grouping includes learning, play, and story. The Kids Store also includes a premium content section from featured providers. Samsung has $50 available to users to take advantage in this section. Parents do not h…

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  3. Guest Jacob Siegal

    Apple may have just revealed a new Mac mini coming in mid-2014

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/de3bfa163ad994451cdedf4a2e536926.jpeg It's been nearly two years since the last update to the Mac mini line, but Apple may have quietly revealed a new model on Tuesday amid the launch of the 2014 versions of the Retina MacBook Pro. 9to5Mac points out that a new listing on the Boot Camp support page on Apple's website shows "Mac mini (Mid 2014)" as one of the Mac mini models near the bottom of the page. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a0a77b7b73489a3a9ee6fdb9f1046ef._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  4. Guest Jacob Siegal

    Xbox steps up its game with the best free Games with Gold offering yet

    by Guest Jacob Siegal
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2dd9c01d135b9c3bd73241b2bc0d7698.jpg It wasn't long ago that we talked about the one way the Xbox One was beating the PlayStation 4, but if the free monthly offering of Games with Gold keeps getting better at this rate, we'll have to add an asterisk to that headline. Microsoft announced via the Xbox Wire on Monday that the Games with Gold for August would include Crimson Dragon and Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut on Xbox One as well as Motocross Madness and Dishonored on Xbox 360. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/351f139f3201e7fda11d534899739674._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  5. Guest Chris Smith

    Now you have another way to circumvent Snapchat’s core privacy features

    by Guest Chris Smith
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/909309bd7c12603d7904ec55e6c60ab5.jpg In theory, Snapchat users should not be able to save any of the shared photos and messages in the app, but there are some ways files can still be saved, defying Snapchat’s core feature. One such trick is Snapkeep, The Daily Dot reveals, an app that lets users open any shared content from Snapchat. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d4ef8b832478f0a26bae55bab4e33244._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  6. Guest Chris Smith

    Awesome Kickstarter hit revolutionizes water balloon fights

    by Guest Chris Smith
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6693d141118f60c51b7412b3efd7d78f.jpg A new, interesting product is taking Kickstarter by storm – Tinnuss Enterprises’ Bunch O Balloons, which has already raised well over $600,000 with 23 days left in the campaign, or more than 60 times its initial funding goal. The purpose of Bunch of Balloons is quite simple: allow kids to quickly fill up lots of balloons with water, so they can truly have fun instead of spending so much time filling them up with water. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d6d9a1e45a4d3e71c69f1466860574ed._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  7. Guest Harrison Kaminsky

    Google Drive updated with new Material Design-inspired “home screens” for the web

    by Guest Harrison Kaminsky
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f3c2e53ba8f19443298df273fe19d664.png Google has updated Drive with brand new “home screens,” which feature an updated view to find your most relevant and recently edited documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The new look is clearly inspired by Material Design, which we expect to continue its rollout to other Google products in the coming months. There’s also some nice drag and drop functionality that has been added, allowing users to quickly place documents into created folders. You’ll be able to view your most recent activity on a right sidebar as well — this feature is especially useful if you’re sharing the accoun…

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  8. Guest Jared Peters

    T-Mobile to carry the Sony Xperia Z3

    by Guest Jared Peters
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/18c56ce4541686c6bf54d02d2b8ae88c.jpg There are still a few things we don’t know about Sony’s elusive Xperia Z3, but it looks like T-Mobile is going to be one of the carriers offering Sony’s latest device, whenever it’s announced. T-Mobile has made an effort to carry multiple flagships from many different manufacturers, and even though the Xperia Z2 still hasn’t managed to make its way onto any US carriers, T-Mobile did carry the original Xperia Z. Since Sony’s devices have been received fairly well over the last few iterations, it makes sense for them to try and elbow into the US market, even if they can only g…

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  9. Guest Jared Peters

    Android malware can attack devices with “Fake ID” exploit

    by Guest Jared Peters
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1e68f1fc861f6aeb5d3a1f8ae542db00.png It’s been awhile since we’ve heard of any major security exploits in Android, but it looks like another pretty massive security vulnerability has been uncovered by Bluebox Security. The latest exploit takes advantage of Android’s failure to check the authenticity of digital certificates, allowing some apps to gain access to the OS and resources that they otherwise should not have access to. Typically, Android checks an app for a digital certificate when it is installed on a device, and without a valid digital certificate, the app won’t have access to anything on the device. W…

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  10. Guest Jared Peters

    Facebook files patent for unibody phone design, could be new Facebook Phone

    by Guest Jared Peters
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/80ae54e2689da00b6113616e03912336.png Despite the original Facebook phone and the HTC First both being complete failures, Facebook isn’t giving up on the mobile hardware business. The latest patent shows Facebook has ideas in mind for a unibody, slim device that involves “co-molding the display with the body of a device.” It sounds like something HTC would do, but this Facebook’s patent, not HTC. The patent lists pretty detailed manufacturing instructions that include a removable sleeve for the device, so it would seem like something that Facebook has been considering for quite some time. Since this isn’t a paten…

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  11. Guest Jared Peters

    Google Play Developer Publishing API now open to all developers

    by Guest Jared Peters
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c58b41a5b6b88ebee48eb16204e7cfd0.png Google has opened up their Google Play Developer Publishing API to all developers on the Play Store, which is great news for anyone looking to add some extra functionality to managing their apps. The new API makes it easier to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions, upload new APKs for beta testing or staged rollouts, and create and modify Play Store listings. Overall, this Publishing API will make it significantly easier for developers to handle the management of their apps and listing, which should, in turn, create a better end user experience. If you’re interested, you …

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  12. Guest Zach Epstein

    We’re hiring!

    by Guest Zach Epstein
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f1fd15b1fac1600f3eb141440779fb42.jpg BGR has been growing at a phenomenal pace for years, but the first half of 2014 saw unbelievable growth that exceeded even our own lofty expectations. Does that mean it's time to rest on our laurels, sit back and enjoy being one of the largest and most influential news sites in tech? Of course not — we're not even close to being done. As fantastic as our team is right now, however, we need more hands on deck if we're going to keep growing at our current breakneck pace. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/71186fb2a46cb66c7b39a85cd7ab44cb._.gif Via BRG -…

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  13. Guest Brad Reed

    Now you have another reason to hate wireless data caps

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/615fbca7749aa6177f06448403024eee.jpg Does anyone actually like the wireless data caps that mobile carriers impose? No, of course not. And now Re/code points out that everyone now has a brand-new reason to hate data caps: Apparently, they're scaring us into spending more money than we need to spend on our data plans. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fc4d52fad4a2aabcf474d6fbec2c07f6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  14. Guest Brad Reed

    The most shocking thing about the infamous ‘Comcast phone call from hell’

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8067c606882ec248fa6f2ccbdf2f0698.jpg The infamous call between Ryan Block and a Comcast retention agent in which the rep refused to let Block unsubscribe from Comcast genuinely surprised me. Not because it wasn't something I expected out of Comcast — there's a very good reason it and Time Warner Cable are America's two most hated companies, after all — but more because in the days following the call, several current and former Comcast employees reached out to me to talk about how Comcast's policies are basically designed to make both their lives and their customers' lives a living hell. Continue reading... http://androidf…

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  15. Guest Jacob Siegal

    Kevin Spacey has all the power in the latest Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare trailer

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6620abce349635c88499722f1d11391b.png The yearly ritual that is the release of a new Call of Duty has become more than a little stale, but with a new setting, a new story and a villain for the ages, Advanced Warfare might give the series the kick in the pants it needs to become as widely praised as it is widely purchased. In the latest trailer for Advanced Warfare, Sledgehammer Games takes us through the story of its first entry into the Call of Duty timeline. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7c21790f149ed64be992144abd5b4b6._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  16. Guest Brad Reed

    Samsung might release six smartwatches before Apple even releases one

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/435aca531e01550976b48eb1d5764046.png In less than a year, Samsung has released five — yes, five — different smartwatches that have released with four different operating systems. And now SamMobile points out that a sixth might soon be on the way because Samsung has filed for a trademark for a device called the Gear S. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f16ece3707679b487dc8afba8e9246f1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  17. Guest Robert Nazarian

    TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 28, 2014

    by Guest Robert Nazarian
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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!! Reviews Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 review: It’s all about the display, and it’s gorgeous Android Wear Wear Mini Launcher gets an update and moves from Alpha to Beta Apps Creators of WordPress release “Selfies” app to Play Store Facebook finally moves all messaging over to Facebook Messenger app Carriers T-Mobile …

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  18. Guest Robert Nazarian

    Upcoming Kindle Fire HDX to sport the Snapdragon 805

    by Guest Robert Nazarian
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/45791d8824b7977335c0da709f6dc3aa.png I know we are only one month into the summer, but fall is right around the corner, and you know that means we will be seeing new Kindle Fire tablets. So what hardware improvements are in store? A great place to find out about upcoming devices is benchmarks. A newer version of the Kindle Fire HDX showed up in AnTuTu’s database with a Snapdragon 805, which is a lot more powerful than the current offering that utilizes a Snapdragon 800. The model that appeared in the benchmark is the 8.9-inch version, and the rest of the specs appear to be the same as the current model….a 2560 x 1600 di…

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  19. Guest Jeff Causey

    Apple drops cross-appeal against Samsung in apparent sign of court fatigue

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7c1e913cc2e396b0586a13e118b4d57f.jpg After years of battling in courtrooms around the world, it appears Apple and Samsung may be starting to grow weary of litigation. In the latest sign of this, Apple has filed a motion to drop a cross-appeal against Samsung on a matter related to the first California case decided a couple years ago between the two companies. The motion, filed with the Court of Appeals, ends Apple’s attempt to secure a permanent injunction against Samsung over multi-touch functions. Apple had previously appealed to the Court of Appeals regarding Judge Koh’s denial of a permanent injunction. That initial a…

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  20. Guest Jeff Causey

    Sony Movie Creator app shows up for Sony Xperia Z2

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7ff86ee1e601da8a54d8948294a89ca.png Owners of the Sony Xperia Z2 may notice a new application available in their Update Centre, the Sony Movie Creator app. The app is similar to some features that Google+ offers for automatically generating movies. Movie Creator auto-creates short films of about 30 seconds in length using photos and videos taken with the phone. The films that are produced are called “Highlight Movies” and Sony’s system will notify you when a new one is generated. Once a new Highlight Movie is created, users have the option to edit titles, delete scenes, or change the music. Sony also provides an option f…

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  21. Guest Jeff Causey

    LG says additional LG G3 colors to be available starting in August

    by Guest Jeff Causey
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1bdec4773da4e292e7e9b0ec6abeac3e.jpg From the beginning, LG has planned to have at least five colors available for their newest flagship, the LG G3. The standard Metallic Black and Silk White have been available through AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile while the Shine Gold color has thus far been an exclusive to Sprint, which also has black available. However, there have been no signs of Moon Violet or Burgundy Red being available internationally or with any of the U.S. carriers. LG has issued a statement indicating these additional colors will start to hit the market in August: Additional G3 colors such as Moon Violet a…

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  22. Guest Jacob Siegal

    Review: The Last of Us Remastered

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/39006f7e4b3978588226d5acd5c3d3d3.jpg The best gets better Trying to fix what isn't broken is typically a fool's errand. When The Last of Us launched last year to widespread acclaim, many gamers expressed dismay that the series couldn't have been ported to the next generation, but Naughty Dog was up to the challenge and managed to turn around an upgraded version of the game in just over a year. The Last of Us Remastered isn't the most ambitious re-release, but it's still an indispensable part of any PS4 owner's library, especially those who missed it the first time around. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/da…

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  23. Guest Chris Smith

    Don’t hold your breath for an iPhone 6 with sapphire glass

    by Guest Chris Smith
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f14d684ae7af305efa77fbb1e5ff5703.jpg Apple is expected to introduce new iPhone models this year that will feature, for the first time ever, sapphire glass displays instead of Corning’s Gorilla Glass, but not all reports agree on what iPhone 6 models will have such front panels. Some say Apple would have enough sapphire manufacturing capacity for all iPhone 6 models, while others say that only the bigger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will have such display covers. According to The Register, industrial analysis firm TrendForce has not observed any proof that actual sapphire display production is underway at Apple’s Arizona factory. Contin…

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  24. Guest Brad Reed

    New concept gives us a tantalizing peek of how fantastic our favorite apps will look on...

    by Guest Brad Reed
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/77f5b796009c6b89c7f852a3e025b742.jpg We can't wait to see how great our favorite apps will look on Android L and its gorgeous new Material Design UI. Droid Life points us to a new concept video that takes elements of Material Design and applies them to Instagram to give us a sneak peek at what the app will look like once Android L releases this fall. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ec2e8bf04ce39a860c5f4ce8dcb33c20._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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  25. Guest Jacob Siegal

    EA just unveiled an awesome gaming subscription service that you can only get on Xbox One

    by Guest Jacob Siegal
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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47993e916e0f44b01b1eda72b168c5d7.png EA announced on Tuesday that it would be partnering with Microsoft to introduce a new $4.99 a month membership service called EA Access exclusively on the Xbox One. The service is in beta at the moment and will only be available to a limited number of Xbox One owners at first, but EA Access will launch for everyone else soon. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8df86567ba27087480482ba4d8234451._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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