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ESPN updates its fantasy football app with new push notifications and user interface
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/55f5410ea6f92001469268d694b9df6f.png Hockey, basketball and the World Cup are over — you know what that means. That’s right, football season is fast approaching, and fantasy football sites everywhere are opening their doors for faithful fans to register for this year’s game. In preparation for this season, ESPN has completely overhauled its fantasy football app. In addition to an all new design, you’ll also now get push notifications when a trade is proposed, injuries take place and points are scored. You can also now manage your league’s draft right from the app — a useful tool if you’re away from home during the dr…
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Best Buy now carrying Samsung Gear Live and LG G Watch
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/00a82a08999e35f9e5d94c573fb64add.png There is one more place to purchase an Android Wear device from. Best Buy is now carrying smartwatches from both Samsung and LG. Prior to this, the only places to get such devices from were Google Play and Amazon. Through Best Buy, the G Watch is ready to ship; however, the Gear Live is currently listed as only a pre-order. Both colors of the G Watch are available (Titanium Black and White Gold) and Best Buy has the Gear Live in Black and Wine Red. Hit any of the links below to order one today. Source: Best Buy [LG G Watch - Titan Black] [LG G Watch - White Gold] [Samsung Gear Live -…
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T-Mobile’s equipment installment plan for accessories starts July 20
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a025e041c0654e37dbf57076267b0dfb.jpg Earlier this month, we learned that T-Mobile would be altering its equipment installment plan to include accessories. Today, the carrier announced that EIP for accessories would officially launch on July 20 at participating T-Mobile stores. The minimum price to get started is $69 and EIP can be applied for purchases can go all the way up to $250 for some high-end products. Customers pay $0 down and then the product is split into twenty-four monthly payments. Again, there is zero interest on anything. Picking up something like the LG Tone Pro will cost $0 and then $2.91 per month for twe…
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Sony Xperia Z3 arrives in the United States courtesy of FCC testing
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/de5876c0e56160314aea0407e9a8f08f.png Sony has often overlooked the mobile industry in the United States, but that is all likely to change with the Xperia Z3. A device believed to be the Xperia Z3 with the model number D6603 has passed through the FCC for testing. Aside from confirming its arrival in the United States, the FCC filing does not show very much of anything. The specifications for the Xperia Z3, while not confirmed, make it seem that Sony has a real beast on its hands. The 5.2-inch display will be of a high resolution (especially if it is QHD). Inside is believed to be Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 805 with 2GB or 3GB o…
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LG G3 S (or G3 Mini) receives certification in China, user manual leaks
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/30c6452cc19b16b6a43da1602341b879.jpg Every flagship smartphone gets a miniature sibling to go along with it. All of the cool manufacturers — Samsung, HTC, LG, and Apple — do it! The launch these smaller devices usually happens a few months after the flagship’s launch. LG, though, does not seem to be choosing to wait very long to release the watered-down version of the G3. The G3 S believed to be this device and it has received certification in China. The design is the same as the G3, but the G3 S looks like it will have LED flash and not a two-tone one. The only confirmed specifications provided right now are the 137.75×69…
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Meet Jibo, the incredible (and cute) personal robot assistant
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb7b26d5a8d7f85e07d3ede42076337a.jpg Jibo is a very cute, and apparently very intelligent, family friendly robot that will ship to your door at some point in late 2015 to become your home-based personal assistant, assuming you’re ready to pre-order one from Indiegogo right now. The project, led by MIT Robotics pioneer Cynthia Breazeal, is quite interesting, offering users a device that’s able to understand their requests and help out with daily activities and chores. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/717034f59a0c5d35ba801d0d0bf4d0c1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How Microsoft plans to give Cortana more brain power than anything Siri can muster
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/27115240bda149ebde87bbdb73f78ddd.jpg Microsoft's Cortana assistant has earned a good deal of praise in the early going and the company this week unveiled plans to make it even better. Microsoft says that starting this fall, Cortana will have access to a huge trove of academic information through a new Bing feature that will have "academic data tightly integrated and prominently featured on its search pages." Microsoft says that this new feature will be part of its Microsoft Academic Search initiative that aims to make scholarly research an integral part of Bing search results and not its own separate category as we see now in G…
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This is the most incredible new gadget we've ever seen... if it's real
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8bf50b8a452fd99f7734f75ba95ff0e2.jpg Imagine a tablet that is just as conducive to productivity as a notebook computer, but has absolutely no additional bulk. Imagine the same solution could allow you to type just as quickly on an iPad or a smartphone as you do on a desktop computer, but without the need to add any big keyboard accessories to your bag. This is the future that a new startup in Austin, Texas has envisioned, and the company is now working to make this future a reality. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/52df9066a618c3654ded19b074165cf0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Comcast employees explain why their customer service is so terrible
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1b44184f781a046a79c70f9318125a1d.jpg How is it possible that Comcast's customer service is so relentlessly terrible? Hint: It's not because it's hired a disproportionate number of people who are psychotic. If you look at reviews of Comcast on Glassdoor, we can see that even current and former employees of the company think it does an absolutely terrible job of delivering quality customer service. What their reviews basically boil down to is that Comcast doesn't offer enough resources or training to its staff to prepare them to deliver quality service and it puts too much emphasis on trying to upsell customers on more expensive …
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Google finally gives Google+ users the one feature they have been asking for
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ed6232d07bc043bd42379c4215bde0d9.jpg Google’s social network is now much more troll-friendly than it was when it launched three years ago, as the company is finally ready to offer users the one feature they have been asking for: choosing whatever username they desire for Google+. The company announced in a post on Google+ that, henceforward, it will let users select their desired username, which doesn’t have to be their real name, as it was the case before. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3c527a9f266d9dc7a9a62a045e1ad57c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung considering possible partnership with Under Armour to compete with Apple – Nike...
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/184514a637fcf59524a72800a21f7deb.jpg Apple knows that the “cool factor” is key in selling products. Hell, it bought Beats by Dre, a headphones company hailed by audiophiles everywhere as “overrated, overpriced garbage,” for $3 billion. Apple also has a partnership with Nike, which both parties have found lucrative since striking the deal. Samsung sees Apple’s successes, and clearly wants in. According to Yonhap News, Samsung chairman Lee Kun Hee’s son, Lee Jae Yong (and apparent heir to Samsung), met with Under Armour CEO Kelvin Plant in early July to discuss a competing partnership to Apple and Nike’s collabora…
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Samsung gets into mobile audio market with new Level portfolio
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fb65203c57f7220a82aa5dd1519d69bc.jpg Samsung announced today a portfolio of new products for the premium mobile audio market. The new Samsung Level devices include three headphones and a Bluetooth speaker that will work with smartphones and tablets, though Samsung includes easy syncing with their Milk Music service. The devices include the Level Over, the Level On, the Level In, and the Level Box. The Level Over is the high-end, over the ear headphone designed for the most immersive experience. It includes Active Noise Cancellation technology via four microphones to eliminate outside sounds. Samsung also included technolo…
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MediaTek’s new high-end octa-core processor allows for super slow motion playback
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6dc70229f691da238ebe344ff1df16dc.jpg MediaTek’s MT6795 processor, which will be available by the end of the year, is a ‘true’ octa-core solution with LTE and 2K (1600 x 2500 pixel resolution) display support. It’s a 64-bit chip, which is a break from MediaTek’s usual target market — the company has focused on mid-range devices in the past, and this chip is certainly catered to the higher end phones. It runs at up to 2.2 GHz and has dual-channel LPDDR3 memory up to 933 MHz. The chip will let you play back 480 FPS 1080p full HD videos at 1/16 the original speed, at 30 FPS. You’ll also be able to record and playback 4K Ult…
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HTC Desire 610 to hit AT&T on July 25th
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/82dcec8403e76a58d75b95a494f2fa18.png HTC has officially announced the HTC Desire 610 will be available on July 25th through AT&T. As expected based on previously leaked information, the Desire 610 will come with a 4.7-inch running at 854 x 480 resolution. Powering the device is a Snapdragon 400 processor running at 1.2 GHz with 1GB of RAM and at least 8GB of onboard memory. The device does have a microSD slot that will support 64GB of additional memory. Along with the announcement, AT&T has setup a page for customers to sign up to be notified when the device is available. However, no pricing information has been r…
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Kim Kardashian: Hollywood brings star’s power to mobile gaming
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/da5a32812a3122040c4f99335ca8fdd9.jpg Kim Kardashian has built an empire being Kim Kardashian and now that success has extended to mobile gaming. Glu Mobile’s Kim Kardashian: Hollywood was released on June 25th and has already rocketed up the charts to become the third most downloaded game in Apple’s App Store and is in the top ten free games in Google’s Play Store. The game has also garnered near unanimous praise from users ranking five stars. The question now is whether Glu and Kardashian can build on the solid start or will this prove to be another boom/bust for a mobile gaming developer. Analysts are projecting Kim Kar…
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BREAKING: Apple agrees to pay $450 million to settle price-fixing suit
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/653b118319b9defcf1d18be9dbb0cb9f.jpg Apple on Wednesday agreed to a $450 million settlement to settle claims that the tech giant conspired with five book publishers in an effort to fix eBook prices. Reuters reports that the settlement would provide $400 million to consumers, but is conditioned on the outcome of an ongoing trial in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York. "A ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York reversing the liability finding could under the settlement either reduce the amount Apple pays to $70 million, with $50 million for consumers, or eliminate payments altogether," Reuters' N…
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Check out this Nexus 8 concept with Google’s gorgeous Material Design
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3afacabf0227e20eed78d9220e3bae29.jpg Google has yet to unveil new Nexus hardware this year, but at least the company confirmed at I/O 2014 that it doesn’t plan to cancel its Nexus line of devices, as some reports suggested. Before the conference, Google code sightings revealed an unreleased HTC Volantis tablet. Furthermore, an image published by Google during the developers event may have possibly shown the HTC Nexus tablet that was detailed in previous reports. YouTube channel My Gadgetic a quick concept video for an HTC Nexus 8 tablet running Android L. The device seems to be inspired by the tablet Google used in its Mat…
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The coolest new maps feature we’ve seen in a long time isn’t from Google or Apple
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4463ca3bf58232a2260d58db20e4c4ed.jpg The purpose of maps applications such as Google Maps or Apple Maps is to help users quickly find a point of interest and provide quick information, directions and navigating help to reach it. However, while maps apps always try to offer the quickest route to a destination, they don’t focus on also providing the most enjoyable experience possible, Wired reports. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c261cb0250b2b8312438f1bfdf3ae5e7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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WATCH THIS: Check out these wild Boeing 787-9 maneuvers you’ll hopefully never have to...
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dfab5110f0fcd727d6cc4eb75f89df7d.jpg Boeing has a new gigantic Dreamliner ready to fly you to a hot destination, Engadget reports, and the company decided to demo the longer 787-9 variant at the Farnborough Airshow in London. To highlight the new aircraft’s powers, 787-9 pilots performed various extreme maneuvers, like steep takeoffs and high-bank turns off the ground – or the kind of airplane action you’ll hopefully never have to experience yourself – with Boeing recording the whole experience on video. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6419eadd08c9e09e2fcbf6c220d84846._.gif Via BRG - Boy…
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How to get HBO GO without paying full price for a cable subscription
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5e1c81540499857d1afac2a9a651d888.jpg One of the only things keeping cable subscribers tied to their providers is the never-ending stream of quality content being pumped out by HBO. Whether it's Game of Thrones, True Detective or The Leftovers, many of us can't help but gather around the television on Sunday night for hours on end, but it doesn't alleviate the pain of that $100+ subscription. That's why it might be time to take advantage of one of the little known secrets of the cable industry. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ee4d11a463b47272112e50b91119e74f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Rep…
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Ultra affordable Android One smartphones take India by storm this October
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04cd57cc36c6070c814e8dcfbd040548.jpg In addition to Android L and Material Design, Google at I/O 2014 unveiled Android One, an Android reference platform meant to bring affordable smartphones to certain markets, and help Google bring more people online. Indian publication The Economic Times has learned the company plans to launch Android One smartphones this October in the country, with devices supposed to sell for $100 a pop. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2da5e42289fdda1447ab969b4afc9807._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Second half of Samsung’s Galaxy 11 ad is just as bad as the first
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9e05995e38eb6c13aebe036af62ad547.jpg Samsung has finally released the second half of the last #Galaxy11 soccer-focused ad campaign, more than a month after showing the first half between a fine selection of soccer stars – most of whom you may have already seen playing at the recently ended World Cup in Brazil – and a race of aliens who happen to love soccer so much that they’re ready to fight battles with other races (us, specifically) on the soccer playing field. However, the ad showing the second half of the game is just as terrible as the first one. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a193de…
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Alan Mulally, former Ford Motor Company CEO, joining Google’s Board of Directors
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a538b39d306d77ad6bcebde63868e9a5.jpg After being in the running for Microsoft’s vacant chief executive officer position and losing out to Satya Nadella, Alan Mulally will be joining Google as a member of its Board of Directors. The announcement was made Tuesday afternoon. Mulally spent the past eight years as the chief executive officer and president for Ford Motor Company. Just a few weeks ago on July 1, he retired from Ford and now at least part of his future is clear. Prior to that, he held the CEO position for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He was seen as the likely candidate for Microsoft’s seat opened by Steve Ballmer;…
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[Deal] Expansys offering close-out deals on Google Play Edition devices
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/70678b7450da70d37ed771abf30a301e.jpg Expansys has fired up a promotion on Google Play Edition devices as part of an apparent effort to clear out some stock. If you don’t mind a device that may be a generation behind the current flagships and have been looking for the experience of a GPE device, this is something you will certainly want to check out. Expansys is offering three smartphones as part of the sale, including the Samsung Galaxy S 4, the HTC One (M7), and the Sony Z Ultra. Each of these devices is normally $649.99. Expansys is selling them for $399.99 for the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One (M7) while the Sony Z Ultra goes…
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Google+ discontinues “real names” policy
by Guest Brendan Lynch- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4a28b71555cabd41a6f3114928218ab1.png Since its inception, Google+ has required users to use their real names for their pages. While this slowly opened up overtime, it was only today that Google opened names up completely, allowing users who do not wish to use their real names the option of doing so. Google stated that this policy was initially important in the early days of the service because it ensured that the social network would be filled with real and active people. Later, the search giant allowed established pseudonyms and pre-existing YouTube names to be used, a good step forward, but not quite the freedom some u…