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HTC losing more executives
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/89b1493d45d7d43851cfff3751e4caa8.jpg Despite the recent announcement of a strong second quarter for HTC riding on the success of the HTC One (M8), it appears all is not well with upper level employees at the company. According to a report out today, Chief Marketing Officer Ben Ho has tendered his resignation only a year and half after taking over the role. Some sources are suggesting Ho may have been catching heat for HTC’s Robert Downey, Jr. marketing campaign. According to the report, Ho will remain with HTC through the end of the year even though Chairwoman Cher Wang has taken over the CMO duties. At the same time, Pre…
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Softbank’s Son getting ready for long merger battle
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fd8c3028437c502e5e82e1eac256a854.jpg As Sprint edges closer to a merger deal with T-Mobile, sources say the parties involved are bracing for a longer than expected approval process. This has triggered lenders to seek higher fees as part of the financing deals. Both Softbank, Sprint’s controlling shareholder, and T-Mobile shareholder Deutsche Telekom AG expect the regulatory approval process to take at least 12 months. Building in some cushion to the schedule, it is expected a drop-dead date will be set for around 18 months after an official announcement is made. Besides the long regulatory process, Softbank and Deutsch…
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Meet Timberman, the next addictive arcade-style iPhone and Android game
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/922d5d3b0c67cd1fa376537261f15c27.jpg Timberman is a new mobile game taking app stores by storm, TechCrunch reports, and it’s not a Flappy Bird clone. However, the game does have some common features with Flappy Bird, including simple, arcade-style graphics and sounds, and an even simpler, yet addictive, gameplay. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/14d132de346ebd690270d8e86f8bb2a0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Thousands to lose their jobs as Microsoft prepares biggest ever round of layoffs
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a3d16436cb3dbb1bacc317bbbcbe6f71.jpg Microsoft will soon announce a massive round of layoffs, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Thousands of employees will be let go as Microsoft looks to integrate the devices and services business it recently acquired from Nokia. The report says that the reductions could be announced as soon as this week, and it could be Microsoft's biggest ever round of layoffs, topping the 5,800 cuts it made five years ago in 2009. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a86c62560d22288db16cdec66a1a4bc._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Comcast’s brilliant new way to retain subscribers: Refuse to let them cancel
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8067c606882ec248fa6f2ccbdf2f0698.jpg Comcast didn't earn its reputation as America's Worst Company overnight — it took years and years of hard work. From offering customers ridiculously overpriced bundle packages, to having the highest fees among any of its competitors, to offering some of the absolute worst customer service of any company in the United States, Comcast has toiled away tirelessly to perfect its craft of angering its own customers, who have little choice but to stick with the cable giant due to the sorry state of America's home broadband market. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCach…
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Here’s how to get one of Google’s awesome modular smartphones this month
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/144b895f2c1f62796682ef3701f49b4c.jpg Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone is no longer just a neat idea for the distant future. The company really wants to start selling modular handsets next year, and in order for module developers to be able to come up with their own interesting smartphone additions until then, Google is preparing to ship Project Ara development boards to interested parties. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a9cef089d44fc42380ed216f0204692f._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Forget smartwatches, this is the wrist-worn wearable you need
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3c93412e6557b473f8619bc318f75e32.jpg Smartwatches will probably take off at some point. Apple's iWatch will definitely help and once that launch is behind us, Samsung will probably start to put more marketing muscle behind its own smartwatch offerings. For the time being, however, smartwatches currently on the market are pretty weak. They offer precious little in the way of truly compelling functionality, leaving users with an unnecessary device that is yet another gadget to charge all the time. The Ritot, however, is a smart wrist-worn wearable that might actually be worth checking out. Continue reading... http://andr…
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Verizon’s LG G3 has a removable battery
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a723cbd9685ce462ccf76ab2edec4fe5.jpg Verizon mistakenly listed their LG G3 as having a non-removable battery, but it looks like that’s not actually the case. Thanks to a picture on Twitter, we know the battery and back cover are completely removable. Since every other version of the G3 has a removable battery, this really shouldn’t be surprising, but it’s good to see Big Red not purposely butchering out any functionality from the device. Are you planning on picking up a G3 on Verizon soon? source: VZW Albert Come comment on this article: Verizon’s LG G3 has a removable battery Visit TalkAndroid …
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Android 4.4.4 changelog for Motorola DROID line (2013) gets posted
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b5608615531d00487393791acb008558.jpg Over the weekend, an Android 4.4.4 soak test was launched with some Motorola handsets. Now, the company has posted the changelog for the Android 4.4.4 update regarding the DROID Ultra, MAXX, and Mini. The core of the update, which is the latest version of Android that is available for now, improves stability and security. But Motorola has done its job by making improvements in other areas aside from what Google has added. The Camera app’s quality has been improved with better performance in low light conditions and more realistic flash color. The video component of the Camera app has ga…
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Relive Google I/O in under 2 minutes
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a83300e23e10ee06edb9d4e97489f1d2.png Google I/O was only 2 full days, but it was jam packed with probably more stuff than any of the previous years. We are all very busy and can’t always find the time to watch the entire keynote or many of the sessions that happened over the course of the 2 days. Well here’s Google to the rescue with a short video highlighting all the important stuff. When I say short, I mean short. We are talking 1 minute and 42 seconds to be exact. I think we can all find that much time, so hit the break to watch the video. And if you need to catch up on any news from Google I/O, click here. Click her…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 14, 2014
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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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 120 Sports takes its online network to Android with new app Popcorn Time gets a boost with Chromecast support and quicker downloads Carriers Sprint rolling out update to LG G3 and G Flex to activate WiFi Calling Verizon’s LG G3 has a removable battery Verizon Edge now allows tablets to be paid over time Andro…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/71cd7763c9d550495fc3d680afffb27f.jpg In case you haven't noticed, Google is not at all happy about having to sift through thousands of different takedown requests from citizens in Europe who want to be "forgotten" in its search results. In an editorial written for The Guardian, Google chief legal officer David Drummond says that Google has so far received 70,000 takedown requests and they aren't all from some poor kid whose most embarrassing moment got memorialized by a viral YouTube video. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4e7a8e9e01d5cc05cd48338bbf62828b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Scientists have developed a black so deep it makes 3D objects look flat
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/31c0a1d824a421b33080ccf532e4cfea.jpg Coating objects with a layer so black it makes them look like flat holes in reality is potentially important for developing stealth weapons. But we all know the coolest implementation would be an iPhone that would look like a black splotch on the table. We are now a step closer to this reality, as British scientists have developed a new material called Vantablack. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/125c5bc5bfdecbfcfad84cfac89073bb._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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North Korea tells the UN that James Franco and Seth Rogen’s new movie is ‘an act of war’
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/99bfd20e0ea3b76b025b4961ead8a70c.png North Korea really does not like James Franco and Seth Rogen's new movie and it's not afraid of looking utterly ridiculous if it means putting an end to it. The Hollywood Reporter brings us word that North Korea has filed a formal complaint with the United Nations over the soon-to-be released film in which it declares that the movie amounts to "an act of war." Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3d3da15b1e835905277e3d3d2e715287._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung fights back against child labor, cuts off business with offending supplier
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/70dbabe3f8d28a3d7f5a04f0a3df7ef0.jpg After conducting an investigation into China-based supplier Shinyang Electronics following accusations of child labor, Samsung has decided to suspend its business with the supplier. According to a post on the Samsung Tomorrow blog, evidence of child labor was found at the factory, for which Samsung has a zero-tolerance policy. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7523059c7f9f5a7ccdfb2c8919b9613b._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Meet the significantly improved, yet still affordable, Raspberry Pi Model B+
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c287babba0562e9f850a01b777334fda.jpg Computer tinkerers who thought the Raspberry Pi Model B was a very cool thing to play with should know the company announced that an even better Raspberry Pi model will soon be available for the same affordable price of $35 a pop. Raspberry Pi Model B+ will bring users various new features, as the company has listened to what people have been asking for. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c1cbabb942acd3bcf0dba226ddfcc245._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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120 Sports takes its online network to Android with new app
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/db09001f0d83638d7dc9912f65630199.png Sports fans cannot get enough sports. On television, there are more networks than ever before popping up and so many are turning to mobile devices to deliver content. There is a new online-only sports network called 120 Sports that takes this approach. And today the Android app was launched in the Play Store. The app is free and so is the actual service. There is no cable authentication or subscription necessary to view 120 Sports. 120 Sports delivers ten hours of live programming each day covering various sports. Notably, though, 120 Sports does not have rights to highlights involving …
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Popcorn Time gets a boost with Chromecast support and quicker downloads
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5157522d528bdb964eeecdbef0b365ec.jpg Popcorn Time is a service that allows users to watch torrented television shows and movies on personal computers and mobile devices. So it was only a matter of time before Popcorn Time made the move to include Chromecast support for Android devices. Aside from that, Popcorn Time now has automatic updates, native UI, quicker downloads, and improved device support. The next step for Popcorn Time is built-in VPN for the Android experience and users can expect that in about a week. Source: Popcorn Time Come comment on this article: Popcorn Time gets a boost with Chromecast support and …
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Verizon Edge now allows tablets to be paid over time
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b2ed92445b5d5d6f40a9cf244fbdf82f.png You know what Verizon Edge is all about: pay for a device over time instead of signing a two-year contract that holds restricts your options. Until now, Verizon has only made smartphones available through the Edge program. Today, you can do so with tablets. The price of the the tablet, whichever you choose, is sliced into twenty payments of an equal price. Once thirty days have gone by and 60% of the device has been paid off, you can upgrade! Hit the break for the list of tablets and their Edge payments. Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet Bundle — $29.99 per month Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 — $18…
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Sprint rolling out update to LG G3 and G Flex to activate WiFi Calling
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c273f03403973177532f29363f33728a.jpg Over the course of the next few weeks, Sprint will be rolling out an update to two LG devices. The update brings the carrier’s WiFi Calling feature that literally allows customers to place calls and send messages over a WiFi network at no extra charge. Assuming the WiFi network being used is stable, improved quality can be expected. The international aspect of this feature will also launch in the coming weeks. The two devices receiving the update are the G3 and G Flex. An update notification will appear for those devices and a download will begin when accepted. Once complete, install an…
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Microsoft planning on launching ultra-cheap laptops to compete with Chromebooks
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a2718a94278026c44cbf856285e49ff.jpg One of Microsoft’s biggest threats has been Google’s Chromebook line. Chromebooks have been relatively cheap and functional, primarily using the Chrome web browser for “apps.” Since Google doesn’t charge high licensing fees for Chrome OS, and they’ve marketed the simplicity and virus-immunity heavily against traditional Windows laptops, Chromebooks have been steadily eating Microsoft’s laptop market share from the bottom up. It looks like competition is going to get a bit tougher on Google, however. Microsoft has announced a slew of cheap Windows 8 laptops will be coming from…
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New features make Google Maps on iOS an even better travel companion
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0d56584540b9faaa41258b42cd73ccff.png For nearly two years, Apple has been dedicated to building the only mobile maps app you'll ever need on your iOS device, but with every improvement to Google Maps, it becomes more and more difficult to convert. This past week, Google Maps was updated on iPhone and iPad to include search results with descriptions overlaid on the map, the ability to quickly switch between the map view and list view, reservations and events from Gmail labeled on the map and an improved Explore guide. Google Maps on iOS hasn't quite caught up with its Android or desktop counterparts, but with every additional fe…
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This is how you can get Verizon customer service to cater to your every whim
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/615fbca7749aa6177f06448403024eee.jpg Have you found yourself frustrated by Verizon's customer service? Well don't worry, there's now an easy way to get Verizon to cater to your every whim — you just have to get more than 1 million followers on Twitter. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/19f79e457642a3df36354f6912b7d1c1._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Researchers have discovered the craziest way yet to make smartphone batteries better
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2d291de0e4ae8361e0b048de0c976883.jpg Could future smartphone batteries be made even better using plain old beach sand? PhoneArena points us to a new study published at Nature.com that shows using beach sand as the primary ingredient for a smartphone battery's anode could yield considerable improvements in terms of power efficiency. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/25006bed325202334c7fbf5ba7e2a530._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This cool ‘Coolest’ cooler just passed $4M on Kickstarter with more than a month to go
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59944dc803fd45d30cf80e4173d57f4a.jpg There are many interesting projects on Kickstarter, but few of them can say they managed to reel in more than $4.1 million. That’s more than 80 times what Ryan Grepper, the mastermind behind the Coolest cooler, wanted to raise in order to make a smart device that knows many interesting tricks in addition to simply keeping beverages cold. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f7eac18c0e808b4bc37a2a451cb095fd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report