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   Minuum shows off early beta of Android Wear keyboard

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f79da20a3fb7798b2d77552995567298.jpg Minuum has released a video showing their extremely minimalist keyboard working on an Android Wear smartwatch. We knew they were planning on tackling the problem of typing on a small screen, but this is the first real look we’re getting at the approach. Like their standard keyboard counterpart, Minuum for Android Wear relies heavily on autocorrection and word predictions. On a smaller screen, it’s not exactly a perfect solution, but considering Android Wear doesn’t offer any type of built in solution, anything is better than nothing. The logistics behind using a keyboar…

   

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   [APK Download] Google Play update version 4.8.22 brings usual bug fixes

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9d8e6fa322fbbe6a80a303638840a93d.png Over the last few weeks, Google Play has been updated a few times. Some have brought design alterations and others have been for bug fixes. Version 4.8.22 that has started to roll out is also the latter. Just the usual bug fixes are found with this update. Details are not usually issued regarding bug fixes; however, it is good to know some bugs have been squashed. Source: Android Police [Download Link] Come comment on this article: [APK Download] Google Play update version 4.8.22 brings usual bug fixes Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http:…

   

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   Sprint and T-Mobile won’t let themselves get left behind by Verizon and AT&T again

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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   Sprint and T-Mobile know they can't just stand idly by like they did in the 2008 when both Verizon and AT&T cleaned house in the hugely important 700MHz spectrum auction that gave America's top two wireless carriers a big advantage in building high-speed LTE networks. Now The Wall Street Journal reports that Sprint and T-Mobile are joining forces to together raise $10 billion to spend on spectrum holdings in the the upcoming 600MHz auction. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f98c86e6f7c87e272075874ec60c47ff._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   Shocker: Extensive new study says movie piracy isn’t that harmful to Hollywood

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1235afa86d24dfd50c3c63a5d10cc235.jpg A new study looking at the relationship between movie piracy and Hollywood revenues has found that the mass illegal downloads movie studios complain about while spending vast resources to put a stop to, are not that relevant. TorrentFreak reveals that economist Koleman Strumpf has conducted a tremendous amount of research before releasing his determination – that movie piracy is not harmful to Hollywood. He looked at data from 150 blockbuster movies that were released over a period of seven years and, and drew data from a popular BitTorrent tracker as well as revenue projections from the Hol…

   

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   Sling unveils two new Slingboxes as battle with pay TV companies continues

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Zach Epstein

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/572f0e9435b712d5133f2ee2bcfea67e.jpg Sling Media on Tuesday unveiled two brand new Slingbox products alongside news that its SlingPlayer software will soon receive a major update. Sling Media is a pioneer in TV "place shifting," having developed hardware and software solutions for years that allow users to stream live TV content from their homes to any computer, tablet or smartphone in the world. The company is currently facing a huge battle now that pay TV companies have begun to embrace streaming content in their own mobile apps, which now often stream TV shows and videos live or on demand. But that won't stop Sling from laun…

   

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   These are the absurd names British intelligence spies have to remember to spy on you

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/66138c7c932925e48e809afa00e79c84.jpg In case you didn’t know it by now, spy agencies are really good – and hopefully effective – at spying on people, including both actual valid targets as well as unsuspecting citizens who aren’t plotting anything bigger than a trip to an exotic country. To further demonstrate the power of one such agency – NSA’s close buddy, the British GCHQ, in this case – The Intercept has published a new Snowden leak, which reveals such ambitious mass spying plans, as well as their silly names. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a417ea7d1e95934400b151be3acdd4c._.gif Vi…

   

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   You might soon be able to test out hot new Xbox One and PS4 games before they release

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0422ffc73adfa16a94a30e25c33b6bf3.jpg When Minecraft first went on sale, it wasn't finished yet. In fact, it's still not finished, but when the first Minecraft alpha release hit the Internet, a light went off. Five years later, early access games have become an indelible part of the PC gaming ecosystem, perhaps most notably with DayZ and Rust, and now console makers are looking for a way to bring unfinished games to the living room as well. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/baa7905b7b98cffa3b04f3e63acc1f63._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   Patent filing reveals Samsung is testing new S Pen technology

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6764d2591cbfe75562c1ced3e16dc3ce.jpg With the Galaxy Note 4 expected in just a few months, we are going to be learning more and more about the large handset. Today’s news has to do with the Galaxy Note’s most vital feature: the S Pen. A patent filing from Samsung reveals that they could be transitioning to a new technology. Many devices that use a stylus, including the Galaxy Note, utilize a digitizer to pinpoint where the pen is hitting. The new patent filling reveals that the company is working with technology that uses ultrasonic sensors to recognize where the pen is located. With three of these sensors, the device can …

   

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   The internet will be a safer place thanks to Google’s Project Zero

   July 16, 2014 by Guest Robert Nazarian

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e67b34a43b8e6b2a249bfcc49e20b4cd.jpg Today, Google announced a new “well-staffed team called Project Zero.” Project Zero aims to put an end to targeted internet attacks such as those criminals or state-sponsored actors that try to infect your computer to steal information or monitor your activities. Google is hiring the best security researchers who will devote 100% of their time towards improving security with all types of software. Google will also continue its tradition of transparency by filing each and every bug they discover in an external database. Before they become public, they will report the bugs to only the so…

   

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    Google will indicate if devices are not compatible with websites before opening

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f84af0205471be649b6ed0966e6a3cbc.png It can be a little frustrating when hitting a link from a Google search and the website does not fully work with your device. Most of the time, this is because the website still uses Flash and Android devices no longer play nice with that technology. The outcome is either a blank page or a page that is missing content. Google wants to warn searchers of what is to come with such websites and will have a small note below the link. An example of that note can be seen above. Source: Google Webmaster Central Blog (Official) Come comment on this article: Google will indicate if devices a…

    

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    AT&T adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 to its lineup online today

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3010eb4cba0e90bda6baa509ce88e251.jpg The next member to join the tablet lineup for AT&T is the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. Its launch date? Today. While today is only for the carrier’s website, AT&T stores will start carrying the tablet on July 25. With a new two-year contract, this Samsung tablet will cost $269.99; however, customers can take advantage of Next and pay $18.50 per month without paying anything upfront. But for the people signing that two-year contract, AT&T will reward you by taking $50 off of the tablet when bundling it with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Source: AT&T Come comment on this article:…

    

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    Verizon adds 4G LTE to prepaid ALLSET PLANS

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6e80f325c4bbd95a0a30e6ee952addf0.png Verizon has announced that beginning on July 17th, customers will have a new option for getting a smartphone with 4G LTE service. Verizon is going to make their 4G network available through their prepaid ALLSET PLANS. These no contract plans come with unlimited talk and text. Customers can get a plan with a 500 MB data allowance for $45 per month or bump it up to 1 GB for $50 per month. As a special offer for a limited time, customers can double the initial 500 MB allowance by agreeing to autopay. In addition to the normal data allowance, Verizon is offering BRIDGE DATA options that …

    

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    Apple just made a huge move that will bring iOS to more enterprise customers than ever before

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/53d65a2e65638751fe2593a212ed8b3b.jpg Apple and IBM used to be the bitterest of arch-rivals in the personal computer market in the '80s but now they're teaming up to help bring iOS to more enterprise customers than ever before. Re/code reports that Apple and IBM have agreed to an exclusive new partnership that will "help companies deploy wireless devices and business-specific applications to run on them" using iOS as the primary platform. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/297750ec0045ac8db545db4a6054b5aa._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Android user may switch to Windows Phone for the weirdest reason we can think of

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f341a19b45920b6498aebf9d1014c74f.jpg If there's one species of tech fans that we find awesomely fascinating, it's the Gadget Contrarians — that is, the people who love using services, devices and platforms that have been overlooked or dismissed by the mass market for whatever reason. One particularly striking example of this is GigaOM writer Kevin Tofel, who says that he's finally decided that he can make the switch from Android to Windows Phone... because it finally has a good Google+ client. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a9c80611e65fe5ea6d09515b67dd607._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Rep…

    

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    Google’s smart contact lenses will soon become a reality

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/746a67eb61795fcefa7466139047a499.jpg Remember Google’s interesting diabetes-detecting smart contact lens project the company unveiled in early 2014? The smart lens technology that would offer users a simpler, non-invasive way of measuring blood sugar while also improving eyesight is certainly interesting to Novartis, with the company on Tuesday announcing a partnership between its eye care division Alcon and Google’s X division to manufacture the lenses. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7eac10152dfe36908ddc199093cb87d1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Stephen Colbert rips into the silliest smart device you’ve ever seen

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/803e1f29b6e0b6e0363fde6bbd91e8e9.png As a matter of course, we try to cover some of the most interesting crowdfunded and independently developed projects, whether they're pitched to us or we stumble across them while scouring the Internet. We've seen a full desktop computer that can fit in your pocket, the swiss army knife of coolers and some guy who just wanted to make potato salad, but none compare to the most inessential smart device ever made: Vessyl. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/85ec37b4ac3a904d0332fa00e7ccb866._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    The iPhone 6′s reported sapphire display already has Corning nervous

    July 16, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1215f07ddb198ef5345913da4a6e38c5.jpg For a long time, Corning's proprietary Gorilla Glass has been the go-to material that manufacturers use for smartphone displays thanks to its remarkable durability and toughness. However, with Apple reportedly using a sapphire display for its upcoming iPhone 6, Corning is at risk for potentially losing some significant business, particularly if Samsung again decides to be a "fast follower" and switch to sapphire for its future flagship smartphones. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/349939dc6212f4e6a982df3e434ca554._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    12.9-inch iPad Pro reportedly still very much in the picture

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e607caac48bf6728d5ed99d5e7050a52.jpg In addition to detailing Apple’s purported iWatch launch plans – the company is expected to have two sizes for its smartwatch and three versions in total – Taiwanese publication Economic Daily News also said that the iPhone maker will launch three iPad versions this year, including a new 9.7-inch iPad Air, a new 7.9-inch iPad mini and a 12.9-inch iPad, also known as the iPad Pro in some reports. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f37e3f2ad9655b3231d0e98f6d4d4b5e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    A crazy idea for helping Comcast keep customers: Provide good service

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/958f89cf4327d8beca2b53b6fd92bd0c.jpg By now, you've probably heard the ridiculous phone call between former Engadget editor-in-chief Ryan Block and a Comcast representative who refused to let him unsubscribe to Comcast's service and instead barraged him relentlessly with questions asking him why he'd ever think of leaving the best cable provider in the history of the world. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/780cee138da9f0399c88afa55ffd5c8d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Samsung is now getting squeezed from all sides

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Tero Kuittinen

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3518616175c2472cece26c5a27dfea54.jpg Chinese smartphone sensation Xiaomi has started to expand into new markets aggressively and its new Redmi 1, with its astonishing specs, is a sign of just how dangerous it may be to Samsung and other dominant brands. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7daf4a85a5f884e63c8c461feeed7399._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    Apple may have just overcome the 5.5-inch iPhone’s biggest stumbling block

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a8f174adc5bcbb7bd70ff6a2ea028d99.jpg Earlier this year, a report from the Taiwanese publication Business Times revealed that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 phablet might be delayed into 2015 on account of supply chain issues regarding the size of the battery in the new phone. The iPhone 6 is reportedly going to be even thinner than previous models, necessitating a thinner battery than suppliers were prepared to provide in mass quantities. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cfc0f2888e5862aa0caa9bc73cabfc8c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    This is how Microsoft is trolling Google in new Nokia Lumia phones

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f69cd64f70a90385a8167331162d6293.jpg The Microsoft-Google enmity is one of the very interesting rivalries in the tech world, and the Windows maker has just taken another hit at its archenemy. The Verge has learned that Microsoft has purposely removed the option for Nokia Lumia owners to select Google Search as their default smartphone engine on newly launched devices, including the Lumia 630 and Lumia 930. Interestingly though, some European versions of the handsets do let users select Google Search as the default search engine for online queries, and Microsoft has not commented on the matter. Continue reading... http://a…

    

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    Pharmaceutical giant Novartis pairs with Google to make smart contact lenses a reality

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Harrison Kaminsky

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5cf1d1e92421db0f40eb7da9533f4f24.jpg Well that didn’t take long. Just yesterday, former Google X director Babak Parviz announced he was leaving Google to work for Amazon. Since he’s left, Google has already announced a partnership with pharmaceutical giant Novartis to commercialize Google’s smart contact lens technology, one of Parviz’s main projects. In case you forgot, the lenses, which were announced back in January, they analyze tear fluid to provide blood glucose level measurements — the data is sent to the user’s smartphone (or smartwatch) to help diabetics manage the disease better. Of course we have no i…

    

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    New Thread wireless standard in the works for home automation

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db46d83b9b319e087247a4a17f685cfe.jpg Nest, ARM, Samsung and some other companies have joined forces to try to create a new wireless standard dubbed Thread that is aimed at smart home devices. According to the newly formed group, existing wireless technologies like Wi-Fi are too “power hungry” and are aimed at moving large amounts of data. Smart home devices typically demand much less power and data. The new Thread standard will also be built using mesh network technologies to handle the growing number of devices that may be deployed in a typical home in the future. Rather than start completely from scratch, the Thread gro…

    

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    Moto Maker to come to Mexico this week

    July 15, 2014 by Guest Harrison Kaminsky

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d07f62239bada85d522e33c867dedfbd.jpg Moto Maker will be made available to customers in Mexico this week, according to Motorola. The news follows the service’s expansion to Germany last week. The Mexican site will have the same customization options. It’s live now, but the check out service doesn’t work yet. Pricing isn’t known but we do know it will depend on the customer’s service plan through Telcel. Via: Phone Arena Source: Moto Maker – Mexico Come comment on this article: Moto Maker to come to Mexico this week Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! http://androidforum.u…

    

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