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   GALAXY NOTE 4 LEAK: Yet another innovative Galaxy Note 4 feature has been detailed

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a6be650724a8c9c87c1e321b39a39bc.jpg Samsung’s upcoming phablet, which will be launched in early September – and which, for the first time ever, will have to face an Apple phablet – is said to pack an exclusive sensor that should further differentiate it from other competing devices. According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Note 4 will have an ultraviolet (UV) sensor that will help users stay out of the damaging rays of the sun. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/32f17bf86dfb632d4aa5375ba8f48105._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   The most gorgeous iPhone speaker in the world isn’t even a speaker

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Zach Epstein

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/19b4d2ae526186c3bd50edbc79e32804.jpg What happens when a great idea and a gorgeous modern design meet traditional materials and phenomenal craftsmanship? Eight happens. Handmade speaker designer Stark recently unveiled Eight, the company's latest creation that is like no iPhone accessory you've ever seen before. Hand crafted from beautiful walnut or birdseye maple wood, the Eight is an acoustic amplifier that needs no power to amplify music or any other sounds played by an iPhone. It's not a speaker, but rather an amplifier that projects sound from two large hollow chambers. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/d…

   

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   Microsoft is paying dearly for Ballmer’s final huge mistake

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a1b2e9937bc59230ce745f6550f17ee6.png One big takeaway from Thursday's terrible news that Microsoft is laying off 18,000 employees is that the company now sees former CEO Steve Ballmer's decision to buy Nokia as . 12,500 of the affected employees came from the Nokia devices and services division, which amounts to around half of the roughly 25,000 employees that Microsoft absorbed when it officially acquired Nokia earlier this year. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/930eb8df723b8d5957996a22d4279d4f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   Why the Xbox One looks like a terrific long-term investment

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4322320f9d1b94f20e679885c92c3830.jpg For many of us, nine years was far too long to wait for a new generation of consoles. Although the PlayStation 3 and especially the Xbox 360 were as much platforms for continued growth as they were gaming consoles, many would argue that the industry was going limp by 2013. There were plenty of standout releases, but if anything was going to reinvigorate developers, it would be new hardware. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0d80f077e364006bef1d79216c908577._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   DirecTV opens NFL Sunday Ticket to users without satellite service, but there is a catch

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1a8434c5e33d0c1a9773a5486eec2872.png Big news from DirecTV today, but is it? Starting with the 2014 NFL Season, you don’t need a DirecTV subscription to enjoy NFL Sunday Ticket. DirecTV is opening the coveted service to anyone that wants to subscribe to the package, allowing them to stream it to their mobile devices or other media streamers. No satellite required. Sounds pretty good doesn’t it? Well before you get too excited, there is a catch. It appears that not everyone will be eligible. DirecTV is looking to only offer this to those that can’t get the satellite service like apartment buildings or if there is somethi…

   

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   TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 16, 2014

   July 17, 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!! Accessories Samsung gets into mobile audio market with new Level portfolio Apps Amazon Prime Instant Video might finally come to Android devices ESPN updates its fantasy football app with new push notifications and user interface Chrome for Android updated with improved text rendering for non-mobile sites Google Wallet…

   

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   Amazon has ebook subscription in the works

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Jack Holt

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/075dcea38e7e8765d18a1406456286f3.pngIt was only a matter of time before Amazon created an unlimited ebook subscription service and to be honest, I’m surprised it took this long. Anyway, Amazon is looking at introducing “kindle unlimited.” An ebook service offering over 600,000 titles on top of thousands of audiobooks on any device that supports Kindle, the service will cost you $9.99 a month. The service has been rumored to exist for a few months and would be in direct competition with existing ebook subscription services like Oyster and Scribd. As it stands currently, Amazon is speaking with publishers in the US about bein…

   

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   Latest Maps update allows you to take tour of London in 3D

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Jack Holt

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdc6ffb148e279b69ea97a8afb630f54.jpgIn Google’s latest update for Maps users of both the mapping app and Google Earth will be able to take a 3D tour of London. In the 3D map you’ll be able to take a virtual tour of the Thames, and other landmarks from the city. London is just one of five cities that appears in 3D in Maps. Others include Birmingham, Leeds, Reading and Stoke on Trent. Of course, the 3D aspect isn’t just exclusive to the tourist portions of the English City and 3D imagery has extended to cover the entire city. So if you’re in an exploring mood, head here to get started. Of course it should be noted that a dec…

   

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   Google will release a custom watch face API for Android Wear soon, current watch faces may not...

   July 17, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c48eb4abb9f523d12b3cb1a936035220.jpg When Google released the Android Wear SDK at Google I/O a few weeks ago, we were told that custom watch faces weren’t supported. I was very disappointed, but very excited to actually see custom watch faces in the Play Store a week later. How was this possible? Well I am no developer, but there is some sort of workaround that is working pretty well. Google’s Wayne Piekarski recently posted about this and mentioned that a custom watch API is in the works. He also notes… Custom watch faces are activities running inside another process. However, they have some special considerations …

   

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    ‘I saw a Moto 360 this morning’ and I liked it

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d28b35035d1689a79f0760b8a2b46825.png The Moto 360 smartwatch is not available to buyers yet, unlike other Android Wear devices from LG and Samsung, but that doesn’t mean some people don’t get to use them in the wild already. Such is the case with a Motorola employee in Chicago, who was spotted by a savvy tech enthusiast on two consecutive train rides. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/df3a27e8d4768b0f90b87d042c3a7ddc._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Ultra-thin iPhone 6 design posing technical difficulties to component makers

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/45f84a1b9128b2b3ba996b973fb7405c.jpg Apple suppliers that will provide various iPhone 6 parts are apparently “facing technological difficulties maintaining or hiking yield rates” for various components, Digitimes reports, including panels, chassis and battery packs. Supply chain sources talking to the publication said that iPhone 6-related orders will contribute to revenues, but will not help increase gross margins because of the challenges they had or have to face. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db29d5021c6fc6700a3b7d059039117e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Microsoft announces massive round of layoffs, including 12,500 Nokia employees

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a9428fec4fdf5f88b4176f8a828964ed.jpg As expected, Microsoft on Thursday announced a huge round of layoffs that will see roughly 18,000 employees lose their jobs. Of these layoffs, 12,500 will come from Microsoft's Nokia devices division, representing yet another major blow to the one-time mobile phone giant. In his announcement of the layoffs, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that they were necessary as part of "starting to evolve our organization and culture." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0a6f4e77d3f66cf16271bfc13467ac8b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Ditching Kinect may have saved the Xbox One from falling permanently behind the PS4

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/60cb5ef8ca355f2e0333f026384b86bf.jpg So far it seems like Microsoft's decision to unbundle Kinect from the Xbox One has been a good one. Microsoft said this week that monthly sales of the Xbox One in the United States more than doubled ever since it decided to start offering the console by itself without the Kinect sensor for $400, or $100 less than what the console cost with Kinect. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a85e69a45703f9b8e664f9039b9173e7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Fantastic plastic might be prone to heat damage on Samsung’s best tablet yet

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d6832ebe76b95d4ca4d04bcb97c6b22a.jpg Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S is the company’s best tablet family yet, especially considering the stunning 2K AMOLED displays Galaxy Tab S models pack. But the Galaxy Tab S tablets are still made of plastic, which, while good enough for Samsung, may not be as great for some users because plastic appears to be significantly affected by dissipated heat in some cases. Russian publication hi-tech.mail.ru has posted a gallery of images showing the 8.4-inch version of the tablet and its heat-damaged rear plastic shell. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2fe3fa9c0e78ebd0…

    

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    Netflix would rather the FCC do nothing than authorize ‘fast lanes’

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/360a69b00667f8e8d3e8ce66434bdcf6.jpg It's safe to say that Netflix is still really not a fan of the Federal Communications Commission's proposal to possibly allow for Internet "fast lanes" where ISPs can charge content companies more to get their traffic delivered more quickly than on the "standard" Internet. The Verge has spotted Netflix's official filing with the FCC discussing its proposed new net neutrality rules and the company basically says that it would be better if the FCC just did nothing instead of making things worse with its current proposal. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/145…

    

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    LTE-A Galaxy S 5′s 2k screen gets reviewed, shows improvement over current models

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/51474ad17323ea81ae53bd835e14df89.jpg Last year, we saw Samsung release a slightly tuned-up version of the Galaxy S 4, complete with LTE-A support. The same thing happened this year, with the GS5 Broadband LTE-A getting released in South Korea with a Snapdragon 805, 3 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage, all slightly better than what comes with the standard Galaxy S 5. The most important difference, however, is the 2k screen that comes with the LTE-A version of the device. The GS5 LTE-A marks the first official 2k smartphone from Samsung, and while the screen on the original Galaxy S 5 is very impressive, it…

    

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    LG G Pad 7.0 with LTE headed for AT&T

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brendan Lynch

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/628ba05324a7cd8b976493a4187621d8.jpg Earlier this month, LG made the G Pad 7.0 and 10.1 official in the US, opening more consumers up to their flagship tablets. Now, the LG G Pad 7.0 is headed to AT&T with LTE connectivity. This is certainly no surprise as last month we got word that Verizon was slated to receive the tablet on their network as well, meaning the LTE version of the device will be widely available. The G Pad 7.0 is certainly a great option for those enjoying the 7-inch size, but looking for an alternative to the widely popular Nexus 7. Sporting a 7-inch display with an 800 x 1280 resolution, the devi…

    

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    Chrome for Android updated with improved text rendering for non-mobile sites

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brendan Lynch

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/00e3e3c0df983c0b9e3c57d40bfd1ca8.png The latest version of Chrome for Android may not have the longest or most exciting changelog, but it will certainly make for a better user experience. With the latest update comes better text rendering for websites that do not have a mobile version, something that has been an issue for quite some time now. The update also includes unspecified performance increases, bug fixes, and security enhancements. These improvements, in theory, should make for a much better experience when combined with the better text rendering. Additionally, new tab pages on your Android device will now show G…

    

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    Amazon Prime Instant Video might finally come to Android devices

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d900d646d38bf557108801ac1b9e2b33.jpg Even though Amazon has their own Kindle line of tablets powered by a forked version of Android, they have made the majority of their apps available to other Android devices except for one. That one app is Amazon Prime Instant Video, and as this point in the game, we just assumed they would never release it. However, it looks like the tide might be changing. According to PC Advisor, Amazon will launch an Android version soon. This isn’t from unnamed sources either. This news comes from Amazon Instant Video director Russell Morris. What’s interesting is that he told PC Advisor back at …

    

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    Google Wallet updated with ability to store gift cards and more

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1d73b7da072ba291d05632c4ce871557.png Google Wallet has been updated today with a couple of really nice features. As you know, Google Wallet already lets you store your loyalty cards, which makes things a lot easier. With this update, you can now store your gift cards for the same easy access. Just like loyalty cards, you can snap a picture of your gift card or enter the information from it in the app to store it. If you received an electronic version, you can click “Save to Google” directly from the e-gift. Once your gift card is in your Wallet, just show your phone to the cashier at checkout. This update also includes …

    

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    FBI: Google’s self-driving cars may become ‘game-changing lethal weapons’

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7f2b75ed060283edb41b72a17ee530da.jpg Self-driving cars, such as Google’s experimental vehicles, will be available to buyers in coming years, but the FBI is not particularly thrilled about their arrival, The Guardian has learned from a restricted report obtained under a public records requests. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6065c245c1b0777878a34f6f7e47385d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Congresswoman bravely stands up for ISPs’ rights to deliver inferior service with no...

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/786d7030d817e74d31fc9159405a3bcc.jpg Chattanooga, Tennessee's municipal broadband network offers affordable broadband service that just happens to deliver the same 1Gbps peak speeds as Google Fiber. Given this apparent success story, you would think that state government officials would be happy to see other municipalities experiment with building their own fiber networks or to at least let Chattanooga expand its fiber service to more areas. But you'd be wrong. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cf1309835afe52184677f101f40fb595._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Now they tell us: Microsoft says strong passwords are overrated

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cce08c86c91eda740a168565b7188970.png You know all the time and trouble you put into making and memorizing unique strong passwords for every website you visit? Well, Microsoft says a lot of that was likely misspent energy. The Guardian informs us that new research from Microsoft (PDF) shows that we probably shouldn't use strong passwords for all our websites and that having weak passwords will suffice in many circumstances. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e63a7a71ecfccf1c705889f1ae86df76._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    One chart shows the wild fluctuation in game console prices over the years

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a5f992139932e0ab8ef1fb5c94dae9e4.jpg When we try to justify the price we pay for a game console, we rarely think back past the last generation. At just $400, the PlayStation 4 is a steal compared to its $600 predecessor, yet Microsoft has received plenty of flak for launching the Xbox One at $500. What's interesting is that when we step back just a few generations further, prices suddenly plummet to $300 or less. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7642714b29e243bbd600275371beb148._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Upcoming LG G3 S (mini) uncovered

    July 17, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b5e1079392191d61b94d6e8b63d04c5c.jpg Android smartphone buyers who fell in love with LG’s newly launched G3 but would like something smaller yet similar, should know that an LG G3 S is in the making – or a G3 mini. Phone Arena reports that the LG G3 S user manual has been found online, providing more details about the unreleased phone, including pictures, but also specs and features. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5899138f94fdefdb1431401bdfb4f379._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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