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MyRadar Weather Radar provides Google Glass with a live forecast
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/551121ee8c626059bdbc79fd7db06549.png A little worried about what is to come in terms of weather when out and about? MyRadar Weather Radar for Google Glass can help with that. The new Glassware gives users an easy way to see a live forecast without having to take out a physical device and moving through an app. Specifically, it uses a user’s current location rather than having to pick and choose one. So if rain is coming, you can make sure to get some cover in order to protect the very expensive wearable. To activate the Glassware, you just have to ask it to “Show the weather” and the radar is brought up. Immediately after,…
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Sony Xperia Z3 gets photographed next to Galaxy Note, slew of images follow
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/edf7d37fa2d7a3f3a17ec67a5562816b.jpg The upcoming Xperia Z3 was recently caught in the wild and images appeared online. The same thing has occurred yet again. There are two sets of images. The first is like the last one with solo shots showing various angles. With the other, though, the photographer has decided to compare the alleged future Sony flagship with Samsung’s Galaxy Note. It does seem that Sony is making a design change with this handset, responding to complaints and requests that consumers and critics had. Past Sony flagships have been flat and literally sharp around the edges without much of any curves. These i…
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Low-end processor support indicates that Chromebooks can get even cheaper
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/470608caf72797c9934b7fc2e6e0e5fd.png Thought $199 was cheap for a Chromebook? Or how about $179 for a Chromebox? Get ready, because the race to the bottom for a Chrome OS device has not even started. Found within the code for the backbone of Chrome OS is support for a low-end processor with the source being MediaTek. Low-end means that the prices would drop; however, do know that performance would also drop. Currently, there are Chromebooks out there that experience problems with multiple tabs being opened at once. That is why Intel stepped forward to support the operating system with quality processors at decent price points…
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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for July 7 – July 13, 2014
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg The LG G3 is finally starting to hit carrier stores, will it be the phone that gets LG over the hump? One of the Chromecast’s sought after features has finally arrived. You can now mirror your smartphone or tablet to your TV, but unfortunately the number of devices is limited. Motorola continues to tease the Moto 360, but we just want them to release it already. Speaking of “releasing it already,” when the hell is Samsung going to release the Galaxy F? At this rate, the Galaxy Note 4 will be out sooner. It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in th…
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Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/96d71f47a9a2904377a8da75e8caf6cd.jpg New information from @evleaks today — a mysterious device known as the ZTE Olympia is coming to T-Mobile. We don’t have the slightest clue what this phone is or any of its specs, but we would expect it to be a mid-range, affordable device. According to @evleaks’ tweet, it’s coming “soon,” so that doesn’t give much information either. Keep checking back here for more information on the device, as we’re sure to get some info on it soon. Source: ZTE Come comment on this article: Mysterious ZTE Olympia coming to T-Mobile ‘soon’ Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guid…
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Tweet from Samsung hints at possible retinal scanner in upcoming device, possibly Galaxy Note 4
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bfa9496430712b95573cd2488813dc5c.jpg That fingerprint scanner on your device is so last year. These days, it’s all about retinal scanners. Yep, you heard right. A tweet sent out by @SamsungExynos today mentions security features “unique to us.” What does that mean, exactly? Well fortunately for us, the picture accompanied by the tweet provides a hint or two. Security can be improved using features unique to us. That’s what we envision. What would you use? #ExynosTomorrow pic.twitter.com/KLgQ1q9GkP — SamsungExynos (@SamsungExynos) July 12, 2014 We can expect a retinal scanner to be in the Galaxy Note 4, w…
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Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/04d3cb7a2489d0fea26d78cb5d5d5e6a.png Augmented SmartWatch Pro has been around for a bit of time supporting devices like the Sony SmartWatches, Pebble, and a few others. It adds a hands-free notification aspect to each device it supports. With the 7.3.1 update, Augmented SmartWatch Pro now supports Android Wear devices. To get the app setup with your Android Wear device, make sure to enable the Android Wear settings. It should already be enabled by default. Then make sure the app has access to notifications within your device’s security settings. Turn off notifications from other apps and choose which apps can push notifica…
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HTC Dot View case seemingly heading to additional devices
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1151f370c06dd629dc871be28000c0dc.png The Dot View case, which received an intriguing app update yesterday, is currently limited to just the HTC One (M8). The company does not have a Dot View case for any of its other devices. However, that is likely to change. HTC, according to @evleaks, is working on a Dot View case for at least seven other devices. There will be different levels, though. What the difference between each will be is not yet known, but it likely means HTC will water down the case. The ‘Dot View Premium’ case that is currently featured for the company’s flagship will also be heading to smartphones with the m…
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Photoshop Express receives update, adds RAW file support and blemish removal
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5965bd5628efa7f9bfd4348f5e9158d2.png Adobe knows that the world is evolving to be mobile-centric, so it order to adapt, it’ll have to continue heavily supporting its mobile applications. As a result, the company has updated Photoshop Express on both Android and iOS to add blemish removal and defogging tools. Most importantly, perhaps, is the added ability to import RAW files for editing. You can do all of this for free — just head to the link after the break to download the app from the Play Store. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2a5594c07468c13f900a5413dade83ce._.pngPlay Store Download Link Source: …
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Nova Launcher gets Android L-style visual tweaks
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/23ff66938bb4cf8a2d72daa62cd22103.jpg Nova Launcher is one of the best third-party launchers available, and today’s update makes it even better. The latest stable update brings some visual flair from the Android L developer preview, including different animations and theme tweaks. There’s a new animation option for opening and leaving apps called slide up, which causes apps to appear from the bottom of the screen like they do in Android L. Many of the default theme elements have adopted the same aesthetic, including the Google search bar and the app drawer icon. The folder icon previews can now use Android L style grou…
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Google Camera gets another update with Photo Sphere improvements
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/41b8023c631a2721c9cf560f8d8e6303.png Google released an update to the Google Camera on the Play Store just a few days ago that brought some Android Wear functionality. Today’s update isn’t quite as big, but it does fix a lot of issues that users had with Photo Sphere and related modes. Photo Sphere has been improved so it has a larger target area, which is extremely helpful in bright sunlight. This change should make creating Photo Spheres much, much easier. Aside from that small tweak, Photo Spheres should use less memory during the stitching process, which will supposedly cut down on crashes in the camera app. T…
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Wunderlist gets updated with Android Wear support
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/734894714e4ea1ba537f683da7473ea1.jpg Wunderlist is the latest app to join the Android Wear party, baking in support for Google’s wearable tech in the latest app update. The update will let you check any notifications and reminders from your watch, as well as create a list by saying “Ok Google, make a note.” You can also use voice dictation to reply to comments on any notes. It’s too early to tell if Android Wear will take over the wearable market, but it’s safe to say that it’s getting off to a great start by getting so many apps and developers on board. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fcd0d139930b29…
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The Y2K bug is back… and it just trolled 14,000 people
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a9bfd459e45be3f4179e64a2464135c5.jpg The late 1990s were defined by a number of ridiculous things, but somewhere near the top of the list was the panic that boiled over in 1999 as people prepared for the end of civilization as we knew it. Because of the "Y2K" bug, you see, anything and everything controlled by a computer would stop functioning when the clock struck midnight and December 31, 1999 rolled into January 1, 2000. That obviously didn't happen, but the Y2K bug was a pretty sizable nightmare for programmers as they were made to pour through code and change two-digit year abbreviations to four digits. Unfortunately, i…
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Photos of Sony’s Xperia Z3 leak on Digi-Wo and Weibo
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/83f6f6002f1962848a192a384f73c843.jpg Photos of what are probably Sony’s upcoming Xperia Z3 flagship have leaked on Chinese sites Digi-Wo and Weibo, with the Chinese model number of the device, L55t. Rumored specs include a Qualcomm 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU, and Adreno 330 GPU. Based on the pictures in the gallery after the break, it will also ship with Android 4.4.4 KitKat. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6e1431071395250922611d1cb7f8666b.jpg http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5c96e6f0cfc974292b4fe605f398b946.jpg http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e39ffdde169968e98f8e36d3a3ea59…
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Microsoft opening beta program for OneNote users on Android
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/572e0ce6dad5bd0d7c2fe7062cfd6f06.jpg Microsoft is opening a beta-testing program for its OneNote app on Android — any user can join, all you have to do is sign up with Microsoft’s new beta program. After you sign up, Microsoft will push out an update to you for OneNote. You’ll get a whole bunch of new features — just make sure to give some feedback! Microsoft will even accept suggestions from users for ways to improve the app in the future. Source: Microsoft Come comment on this article: Microsoft opening beta program for OneNote users on Android Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and mu…
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Angry Birds Star Wars 2 updated with 30 levels for more addicting play time
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2135a090a356c5f3f8b9b7665d0359ee.png If you’re an Angry Birds addict, here’s some good news. Angry Birds Star Wars 2 has received its “Master Your Destiny” update, which added 30 new levels to the hit game — 15 for the birds side, 15 for the pigs side. Here the official information from Rovio on its Play Store page: Get ready to MASTER YOUR DESTINY! Start as a Jedi Youngling or Sith Hopeful and rise the ranks in this all-new chapter! This time you choose what bird or pig to sling into battle from your saved characters or by scanning your Telepods! Plus, it’s now free to download on both iOS and Android! Gra…
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[New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cb8a6e931cb7bdf42ff53c2a8f4ddc42.png The Android Wear interface is simple, which is a good thing, but opening apps is a little convoluted. If you want to use your voice, it’s not too bad, but if you want to navigate with your finger, forget it. Wear Mini Launcher aims to make things a lot easier, and it does. Once the app is installed, just place your finger at the top left corner and swipe to the right. An opaque drawer will open with all of your apps. Six app icons can appear at the same time, but you can scroll down revealing more. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d860245d326c871edc02a4fa256e4e50.png h…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 11, 2014
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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 HTC Dot View app becomes manageable with themes and settings Android Wear [New Wear App] Find and open apps a lot quicker on Android Wear with Wear Mini Launcher Apps Microsoft releases Climatology in the Play Store for people who want an inside look at weather statistics [New Wear App] Find and open apps…
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The most important ‘hidden message’ in Microsoft’s new manifesto
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/16d278e1e140bd51f9cb13466ca22335.jpg On Thursday we examined one aspect of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's new company manifesto that we thought was pretty overt: Namely, that the Xbox is here to stay and it would be incredibly stupid for the company to give it up. ZDNet's Ed Bott, a seasoned Microsoft observer who's adept at interpreting Redmond Kremlinology, reads between the lines of Nadella's letter to Microsoft employees and lists some of the "hidden messages" the new CEO was trying to send. The most striking one for us? That Ballmer's plan to transform Microsoft into a "devices and services" company is essentially toast. …
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China says iPhone’s location-tracking could compromise state secrets
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ba46cf6f49ef0cf061dc00655e788fb2.jpg We saw plenty of complaints arise when it was first discovered that Apple's iOS 7 software included a "frequent locations" function in the iPhone. The feature, which can be easily disabled, tracks users' locations in order to determine the locations they visit most frequently. All sorts of privacy concerns arose, naturally, but none were quite as intense as the warnings issued on Friday morning by state broadcasters in China. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/69076f18fd7d667f5e181ff8d1c6defd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Netflix CEO explains why he’s trashing your ISP
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/64758b91ddba31fc9268b0181330a78a.jpg Netflix has really gotten under some major ISPs' nerves over the past few months by picking high-profile fights with both Verizon and Comcast. In an interview with The Washington Post, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings explains why he's decided to call out ISPs for what he says is poor service and to weigh in against the controversial proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3b62edbfe47303e085b6950cce69c7a0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here’s how Apple is protecting you from outdated versions of Flash Player
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5084cb16fee843c7f36e5e060468a0a1.jpg As if Apple hadn't made a strong enough case against Flash already, Adobe announced this week that a security vulnerability had been discovered in the most recent version of Flash Player. Adobe quickly addressed the issue, but Apple took safety measures a step further by adding any version of Adobe Flash Player version below 14.0.0.145 (and 13.0.0.231 on older machines) to its plugin blacklist. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7b0e9c502dece9665a91f9b6608253dc._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Amazon’s in for a good fight with the FTC over in-app purchases
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0dffb51cea53f047b8b09ecabf87f505.jpg Apple recently acknowledged its in-app purchases issues that allowed children to purchase content without requiring verification and settled the FTC case agreeing to refund some $32 million in fraudulent in-app charges. But Amazon doesn't want to go down without a fight, GigaOm reports, as the same Commission is investigating its own in-app purchase problems related to the Amazon Appstore that’s available on Android devices. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0ec274a87628ddc4adce96cac204b2a2._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Microsoft releases Climatology in the Play Store for people who want an inside look at weather...
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/93d737b92a163b27b2b405fcb9476c41.png Some people want a little bit more weather information than just what is present and on its way. They want weather statistics and answers to very specific questions as to what the weather is like on average in a particular location. Well, Microsoft has come to the rescue with the new app Climatology. Where is it hot? Where is it cold? Where is it wet? Where is it dry? Climatology has all of these answers and more. The app uses information gathered by Microsoft’s very own environmental scientists that is generally used for climate-related scientific research. It is all displayed in a very c…
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Sprint now taking orders for LG G3
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/06d6af969dadc58df9696d6d16a156b3.png Sprint customers, current or would be, who want to get their hands on the LG G3 can now place their orders online. As previously reported, opting for an Easy Pay plan will yield buyers a $150 cash reward card if an order is placed by July 24th. Sprint had previously indicated they would start taking pre-orders for the G3 today. However, the web site appears to indicate they are taking actual orders, not pre-orders for the device although they do not indicate when the phones are expected to ship other than the boilerplate “2-5 business days.” Buyers on Sprint have a choice of gold or black…