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T-Mobile Q2 performance already getting attention from analysts

July 21, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/51853c976d86b3aa214c5ebc3ef7fc57.jpg T-Mobile is not expected to release Q2 results until the end of the month, but the wireless carrier is already generating some buzz on the part of analysts who are trying to predict what those results will be. Notably analysts want to see how T-Mobile’s performance compares with Q1 when the company had their best quarter ever. That included staking a claim to the title of fastest-growing carrier after adding 2.4 million subscribers. Analysts like John Hodulik of UBS expects T-Mobile to retain that title for another quarter despite slower growth and a 7% increase in service revenue. Bes…

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Netflix testing a private viewing mode

July 21, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5877a879188eda5b261a2854413b96d6.png Although the fare may be tame compared to what is out on the Internet, Netflix still has some stuff that users may not want showing up in their recent history or getting shared to Facebook. To help with that situation, Netflix has started testing a new privacy mode that users can jump into for those B-movie excursions. According to Netflix’s director of corporate communications and technology Cliff Edwards, “At Netflix we continuously test new things. In this case, we are testing a feature in which a user watching a movie or TV show can choose to view in “Privacy Mode.” Choosing tha…

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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 14 – July 20, 2014

July 21, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg The G3 just became available and LG already announced a new device, the G3 Beat. The Galaxy Note 4 is shaping up to be the most powerful phone in the universe, but will it keep Samsung’s profits from declining? NVIDIA is going to give it another go with the Shield. This time it’s going to be a tablet, but will consumers actually buy this one? Google and Samsung try to unify home automation, but is that even possible? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Reviews LG G Watch and Android Wear review: The smartwatch rev…

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Games with in-app purchases will no longer be called “free”

July 21, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2b98f8fdadf0e1282f5551e331de0ad1.jpg Everyone loves free games, but many of them are not actually free. In-app purchases within a game can make just as much money for a developer that releases a paid one without any purchases after the initial download. The European Union feels that this is an issue for consumers since many parents have run into an problem with children making in-app purchases after a “free” game has been downloaded. Google has listened and will no longer use the word for games featuring in-app purchases. Also, the company will have restrictions built to make it not so easy for people (but primarily childr…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S to premiere The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 trailer

July 21, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ea71c1b7667b72e6e447ad103000172c.png There is probably nothing better to do with the Galaxy Tab S than watching movies. The screen, which has a resolution of 2560×1600, is incredibly stunning. Samsung knows this and is using an upcoming film to really show what the tablet is capable of. Lionsgate and Samsung will work together for the premiere of the trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1. The trailer for the film will initially debut at Comic-Con on June 25 in San Diego, but people can go to Best Buy stores featuring Samsung hubs across the country to see for themselves. In fact, watching the trailer at a Samsu…

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ZTE announces Google Now Launcher coming on new devices

July 21, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7928dfae2ce9c6deac70509e2ac59519.png ZTE has announced that they are adopting the Google Now Launcher for a couple new devices, and probably more later, instead of loading a custom user interface making them some of the first smartphones outside of Nexus devices and Google Play Experience devices to do so. The ZTE Blade Vec 4G is a mid-range device that has been selling in China and Europe. ZTE’s announcement regarding the use of the Google Now Launcher coincides with the device’s entry into the Hong Kong market. The Blade Vec 4g comes equipped with a Snapdragon 400 processor, 4G capability, and Android 4.4. With the addi…

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Google working on fixing laptop battery drain bug in Chrome

July 20, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/becf95586c74fa1f6687bb57341b7ca4.png A recently uncovered bug in Chrome showed that Google’s browser was unnecessarily using too much battery on laptop computers due to the way Chrome handled PC processors when it was idling. Chrome sets the processor tick rate at 1 millisecond, even when it’s just sitting in the background not doing anything, which can cause up to an extra 25% battery drain on some hardware. Other browsers, like Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, keep the CPU tick rate at the default 15.625 milliseconds when it isn’t doing intensive tasks. Unfortunately, this isn’t a new bug, dating all the way bac…

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Samsung will launch an LTE-capable Galaxy S 5 in India later this year

July 20, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04c0fbb525a36f905d0e382efa51366f.jpg In India, Samsung’s Galaxy S 5 has lacked any type of LTE support, primarily because of Samsung using their in-house Exynos processors in the device instead of Qualcomm’s LTE-capable Snapdragon chips. While other manufacturers have launched smartphones that support India’s relatively small LTE market, Samsung has lagged behind the competition. That might change by the end of the year, however. Recent reports say that Samsung will be launching a new SM-G900I model device, which will be a Galaxy S 5 with a Snapdragon 801 CPU on board. That particular CPU also happens to mean th…

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Kik messaging service updated to include live location tracking from Glympse

July 20, 2014 by Guest Harrison Kaminsky

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7062b5371a571dc004915fe986c4e50b.png If you use Kik Messenger, we have some good news for you. Due to a recent partnership between location tracking service Glympse and Kik, you’ll now be able to share your location with the person you’re chatting with. You can also request a location from a friend through the app, using Glympse’s software. Probably the coolest feature about this is that Glympse’s service is live tracking, so you can limit how long someone can see your live location for — from just one point to up to four hours of tracking. Just head to the Play Store link below to get the latest Kik update so you ca…

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The rear covers on Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S tablets are deforming due to processors...

July 19, 2014 by Guest Harrison Kaminsky

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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fe92e8b3af3956fc0fccdf3b6b478131.jpg Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S tablets offer some seriously nice displays, but it turns out the quality comes at a price. According to Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru, the tablets’ processors heat up after heavy usage — which is not rare, however this heating up is causing a minor deformation of the rear cover. The above photo features a Galaxy Tab S 8.4 with a damaged back. It’s not known whether all of the Galaxy Tab S devices are having this issue, or even a majority of them — we’ll definitely keep you updated on this, as recalls may become a possibility if it becomes more than just a minor issue.…