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Is the world’s best Android phone about to become the world’s best Windows Phone too?
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/31957a7fa88ce4abe1dd70eaa2f7242e.jpg The HTC One (M8) is definitely a top contender for the title of being 2014's best Android phone and now it might become 2014's best Windows Phone as well. Tom Warren's sources claim that HTC is planning to make a Windows Phone version of the One (M8) that will supposedly release later this year. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/134aac71ecf9af9acd02e6d5d80ede9d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google Hands-Free app icon appears in company post
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/906ff33b189b7318a4a3c21af2717cd2.png A new standalone application should be on its way if a Google+ post by the company itself is any indication. In the image above (which is a captured still from a GIF), it is on the top right and is seemingly called Google Hands-Free. This is for the Android Eyes-Free setup that Google is working on for device use while driving a vehicle. The demo Google posted had to do with a user receiving a translation without actually touching the device. Nothing is ready at the moment, but this shows Google is making progress. Hit the break for the actual GIF from the Google+ post. http://and…
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Possible photos of the upcoming Moto G successor have leaked sporting a slim design
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fd8c65f00ffbba3ed02c87784695478f.jpg While Motorola’s upcoming flagship, the Moto X+1, is generating a lot of buzz as of late, it looks like a successor to the Moto G is starting to make appearances as well. About a week ago we shared a photo of the device in the wild, and today we have what appears to be the rear panel for the upcoming budget device (or possibly its smaller brother the Moto E). From the photos we can gather that they are sticking to the design language that debuted with the original Moto X and will be using some sort of plastic composite. While the photos seem to hint at a sleek and slender device, it i…
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HTC provides free One (M8) to owner of melted Galaxy S4
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ec34abd20454f8a4b83bc935cd107f2c.jpg Talk about free upgrades… Reddit user TweektheGeek’s Galaxy S4 overheated and partially melted overnight — he contacted Samsung, and was told he’d be receiving both a new device and a mail-back box to send his old device back for inspection. While the mail-back box came, no new device ever showed up. Enter HTC product manager Leigh Momii. Momii offered TweektheGeek a brand new HTC One M8, as long as he promised to donate the S4 if he ever received it from Samsung. He gladly agreed, and was shipped his new device. Of course, not everyone will be able to take advantage of the s…
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11.6-inch, Intel i5 hybrid Android Tab Book from LG announced
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b71b388bd80bf07ffce36d394a9b00b.jpg Tablet/notebook hybrids seem to be a thing now. Windows devices have been doing this for a little while and it appears that it’s now Android’s turn to do so, although we did see one or two of these make their debut at CES. It’s LG’s turn this time as they announced a new tablet/laptop hybrid that comes with a 11.6-inch IPS (full-HD) touchscreen display with 10-point touch controls. It also comes with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. You’ll also notice a giant Android home button at the bottom of the tablet. The Tab book runs Jelly Bean (4.2.2) out of the gate and comes with Intel HD …
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T-Mobile launches a promotion aimed directly at AT&T’s “Best Ever” plan
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/41437075dbe73da693ff46a8b6e79be4.jpg In an angry open letter, T-Mobile CEO/resident rockstar John Legere had some choice words for AT&T. Bashing their “Best Ever” deal for being not the best, ever, he announced a promotion allowing a family of four to get 10GB of data (2.5 for each line) and unlimited talk and text for $100/month until the end of 2014 (when the data allotment drops to 1GB per line). Along with the $60 monthly savings, Legere also notes that T-Mobile doesn’t charge for overages or international data usage, something AT&T cannot claim. Of course no John Legere statement would be complete without crit…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/908a1b6be7070fba9186f8a133c6c233.jpg You've got to hand it to Time Warner Cable's lawyers — they certainly deserve an A+ for creative writing. Per The National Journal, both Time Warner Cable and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association lobbying group have filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission warning that major Internet companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix are the real threats to net neutrality because they could threaten to charge ISPs extra money for the rights to let their customers access their websites. We are sadly not joking. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/dat…
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12 slick tricks that will make your iPhone run faster
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ba46cf6f49ef0cf061dc00655e788fb2.jpg Even though the iPhone offers users a rather consistent smartphone experience, the device can get slower the more it’s used, as is the case with any other kind of computer. However, there are plenty of tricks that can significantly improve the iPhone’s performance, and Business Insider has put together a collection of 12 such handy tricks every iPhone user looking for performance improvements has to know. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bec85faa1f43f5155718ae2f8654296e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Is Apple intentionally slowing older iPhones to make you buy new ones?
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1123963a2d5a390b59d71df95b1e9713.jpg The New York Times cried wolf in late October last year, observing that the iPhone 4 has became more sluggish following the iOS 7 update and wondering, without any kind of data to back it up other than one user's experience, whether Apple has intentionally slowed down performance on older smartphone models to convince more iPhone users to upgrade. However, the publication is now back with a more scientific approach to the quandary. In a new piece penned by Harvard economics professor Sendhil Mullainathan, the publication draws our attention to the correlation between iPhone launches and the …
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T-Mobile just put Sprint’s ‘Framily’ plans to shame
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a6a0b414c1130c77d5b7d4fd51768909.jpg Anything Sprint tries to do, T-Mobile is determined to try to do better. T-Mobile on Monday unveiled a new family plan that will cost $100 per month for four separate lines and offer a total of 10GB of LTE data, or 2.5GB per line. In contrast, Sprint's most comparable "Framily" plan costs $160 per month and offers a mere 4GB of data total, or 1GB per line. You can get an unlimited-data Sprint "Framily" plan, of course, but it will cost a total of $240 per month since the unlimited option costs an extra $20 per line. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/de45de…
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New Samsung ad says bloatware makes Galaxy tablet buyers happy
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/768a9fbebfb85d40246df87898cb28c4.jpg It’s one thing to have to abide by the requirements of carriers and include their bloatware alongside yours when selling a new smartphone – unless you're Apple – but the same rules don’t have to apply to tablets. Unless you’re Samsung. The company has preloaded such “gifts” on the Galaxy S5 smartphone as well as on Galaxy Tab and Note Pro tablets from earlier this year. And the newly released Galaxy Tab S, with its gorgeous 2K Super AMOLED display, is no exception. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b9ce20fc72e7ba20f8135c8576ace993._.gif Via BRG - Boy Ge…
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Nexus Lives: Motorola rumored to be working on a 5.9-inch Nexus phone codenamed ‘Shamu’
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2832503ad722b47b9a8ba8ddd20dc8d.png It was only a few months ago when we thought the Nexus program was dead. But then came rumors of Volantis, HTC’s codenamed 9-inch Nexus tablet to be released alongside Android L this fall. Since we hadn’t heard much regarding a new Nexus phone to come out this fall, we were perplexed, but assumed that a new phone would not be coming. Until now. New rumors suggest that Motorola is currently working on a large (5.9-inch display) phone codenamed “Shamu,” to be part of the Nexus program and be released this fall alongside HTC’s Volantis and Android L. Although it’s not the wackie…
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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 21 – July 27, 2014
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg Things were fairly quiet this week until we got word that Motorola may finally make a Nexus phone. NVIDIA announced the new Shield Tablet, but will anybody care about it? Speaking of who cares….the Amazon Fire Phone is officially available for you to waste your money on. We finally got our best look at the upcoming Moto X+1, but we are still waiting patiently for the Moto 360. And did HTC’s upcoming smartwatch appear in a video? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Editorials Why wasn’t the Motorola Moto X commerci…
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LG G Watch gets toolkit for rooting, unlocking, flashing and restoring capabilities
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5603495139dd947006d9a0290c9fc233.jpg The Nexus Root Toolkit from Wugfresh has become insanely popular since the interest in unlocking bootloaders and rooting devices has expanded to “normal” consumers. Now, those with an LG G Watch will be able to root and unlock the device just as easily as Wugfresh’s Nexus solution provides. Created by XDA developer Tomsgt, the LG G Watch Tool prepares your watch for aftermarket development and modification. You’ll be able to do the following with the toolkit: Unlock/relock the bootloader Flashing stock recovery Flashing stock boot image Restoring the device if bricked Rooti…
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Team Win Recovery Project adds support for Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d9f2b9c78e296a4958ced2a1194d1c84.jpg Team Win posted its official custom recovery for both the Samsung Gear Live and the LG G Watch today, giving users the ability to add customer ROMs to the devices. Once you’re in custom recovery, the options on the screen are a bit small for a smartwatch screen, so an upcoming interface update will most likely resize the buttons. Otherwise, everything works fine. Of course you’ll need an unlocked bootloader before you do anything. Some solid custom ROMs should be on the way soon, so just be patient… Click here to view the embedded video. Source: XDA Developers Come comme…
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LG’s G Vista coming to AT&T, according to leaked manual
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1598fd1eeb60c3a1c658cbfcd8c5e1e7.jpg According to a leaked AT&T manual, LG’s G Vista phone will be headed to the carrier, alongside Verizon. In the picture above, which was taken from the manual, you can clearly see AT&T’s logo right on the back of the device. AT&T’s variant (model number D631) will have a 5.7-inch display with 720p resolution, an 8MP rear shooter, and a 1.3MP front camera. As far as internals go, it’s pretty much standard mid-range: A Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with a 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 CPU, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage with a microSD card slot. It’ll run on 4G LTE wi…
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Cellphone Unlocking Bill Moves to Senate Floor
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/22ae068cf81ab4e04ea350ea947b4922.jpg This past Thursday brought good news from the Senate to cellphone users everywhere. The Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act, introduced by Patrick Leahy, D-VT, has passed through the Judiciary Committee and is due to be voted on in the full Senate shortly. “Consumers should be able to use their existing cell phones when they move their service to a new wireless provider,” Leahy said. “With today’s strong bipartisan vote in the Judiciary Committee, I hope the full Senate can soon take up this important legislation that supports consumer rights.” The bill arose aft…
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ChoreMonster brings technology and kids together to reward completion of chores
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e7a67ff97bc64d2db523fc64ac1e13a5.png Kids love technology, but many of them do not feel the same about chores. It is a form of work that can feel unrewarding and useless. Bringing the two together, though, may be just the trick in order to literally get things done. ChoreMonster, which has already had a presence on a few platforms, is now available for Android and Kindle Fire devices. It is a chore management app that makes chores fun for kids while bringing simplicity to parents. ChoreMonster aims to allow parents to reward kids for completing their chores. With a reward in sight, in theory it should be easier for an indi…
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Google files patents for contact lenses with built-in iris and capacitive sensors
by Guest James Gray- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5cf1d1e92421db0f40eb7da9533f4f24.jpg Google has toyed with the idea of high-tech contact lenses for quite some time, even partnering with pharmaceutical giant Novartis to bring their vision of the future (pun intended) to market. While they’ve hinted at features like embedded cameras and glucose monitors, two patents filed by the tech giant yesterday seem to be aimed more at security. Using capacitive sensors that make sure it’s being worn on an actual eye, the lens would use a three step process to essentially turn your eye into a fingerprint. While similar technologies like fingerprint scanners and facial detection alr…
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Samsung launches enormous TabQ 7-inch phablet in China
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/051f1c7d9d120f475e7bec49a3a1d556.jpg Straddling the line between small tablet and enormous phablet, Samsung launched the new TabQ in China today. With a similar faux-leather back as the most recent Galaxy Note and strict adherence to Samsung’s design language, the TabQ doesn’t really pack any surprises into its look. The TabQ has a 7″ HD TFT display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 (720p) and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. It also includes an 8MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, microSD slot and a 3200mAh battery. On the connectivity end of things it packs 4G LTE, voice calling, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, GLONASS and…
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Device certified by FCC seems to be Samsung’s Galaxy Mega 2
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/638e5b211fb97b0d6e44e0326478b1ac.png Whenever a hardware manufacturer has a device receiving certification with the FCC, everyone raises a brow. The latest FCC filing that has surfaced belongs to Samsung. The Galaxy Mega 2 is believed to be the device in question with this filing. The model number for this filing is SM-G750A, which indicates it is likely the AT&T version, and the size of the display is 5.9 inches. Confirmed internal components include LTE, NFC, and WiFi connections. Like the original Galaxy Mega, the Galaxy Mega 2 is rumored to have mid-range specifications. The 5.9-inch display is said to have 720P re…
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Verizon allowing LG G3 owners to uninstall bloatware
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24f308c482b135f43182f6e25efca6f4.jpg Carriers in the United States are notorious for loading new devices with bloatware. Bloatware, for those unaware, includes the pesky applications that carriers have installed to greet users right out of the box. Unless you root the device, it is almost impossible to ditch any type of bloatware. Verizon, surprisingly, wants to change and is offering a way to remove bloatware. They are starting with the brand new LG G3. Using Android’s built-in app manager will allow users to easily and quickly clean up the device. Ironically, Verizon’s very own apps can not be uninstalled even with this …
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HTC Desire 610 available today through AT&T
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bf677742eb700221bc8a5bac1861dd5e.jpg In need of a mid-range device from AT&T? Take a look at the new Desire 610. The device has arrived right on time and is available today from the carrier. Even though it is a mid-range device, HTC has kept notable features like BoomSound, BlinkFeed, and Zoe. Performance should be respectable due to the quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor that powers the Desire 610. And while there is just 8GB of internal storage, HTC has bundled a microSD card slot that can fit an additional 64GB. The 720p display measures 4.7 inches. With a new two-year contract, the Desire 610 costs only $0.99; howe…
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Sweet News for Verizon Moto G Users
by Guest Alex Cobb- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b0769ddeb0c93aa5515e6d2808870395.jpg As per Motorola Mobility’s latest Google+ post, the Motorola Moto G on Verizon is due for an upgrade. Android Kitkat 4.4.4 will be rolling out throughout the weekend, replacing the previous iteration of Kitkat 4.4.3 on the device. The new software update brings a new dialer UI, Camera features, and some simple security and stability updates. 4.4.4 came to the Moto G early, keeping with its previous track record of receiving updates just after the Nexus line. Motorola should be sending the update to other carriers and Moto devices soon, right after the Moto X 4.4.4 battery drain issue is r…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 25, 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 Facetune, a selfie editor, is now available for Android devices Gmail and Drive get more integration Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides now work with any file across mutliple platforms Shazam update brings full in-app song playback with Rdio integration Carriers HTC Desire 610 available today through AT&T …