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   T-Mobile partners with Major League Baseball to flex its muscles at All-Star Week

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/623158aa403541213ecfc949898eada6.png T-Mobile and Major League Baseball have a pretty tight relationship. The carrier is an official sponsor of the league and hosts FanFest during All-Star Week. This year, the All-Star Game is being held in Minneapolis and T-Mobile is taking advantage of a large host city to showcase just how good of a carrier it is. To really prove the strength of its network at Target Field, T-Mobile has upgraded the surrounding area’s Distributed Antenna System (DAS). The carrier has done the same with ballparks across the country within the last year. To keep everyone happy at FanFest and during the Al…

   

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   HTC Dot View app becomes manageable with themes and settings

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9a72135e3bc406f72f06f7c380b156a5.png When HTC unveiled the Dot View case, we were pretty impressed. Spending some time with it, though, we found that it was actually quite limited. Today, the company has updated the app to make it visible in your app tray rather than hiding behind the scenes. This means one thing: settings. The HTC Dot View app now has a few settings to work with. Users can choose when the display will timeout, adjust what (of the few apps) can display notifications, display call history, and opt to bypass a security screen. The biggest part, however, is the ability to apply themes. There are eighteen of t…

   

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   SEGA release Sonic Jump Fever to Google Play

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1956ca92246230dd06c4637f898dc31f.png Sonic fans have a new title to check out in the Google Play store. In a follow-up to their 2012 title Sonic Jump, SEGA has released Sonic Jump Fever. In addition to the standard improvements in areas like graphics, the main change for this sequel is the move from being a premium app to being a free app with in-app purchases available. SEGA also incorporates play against your friends and leaderboard rankings much more in this title putting more emphasis on social aspects. Check out some screen shots and a video below for Sonic Jump Fever. If you want to give it a try, just hit one of th…

   

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   Samsung highlights multitasking and a beautiful display in new Galaxy Tab S ads

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdad6468fdd311cbb6c27c8c7e449f2e.jpg Samsung's Galaxy Tab S is quite possibly the most powerful tablet on the market right now. With its impressive specs and killer display, the Tab S is the culmination of the Samsung tablet lineup, but that doesn't mean it's going to sell itself. In the latest pair of ads uploaded to YouTube, Samsung highlights two of the most important features of the Tab S: multitasking and contrast ratio. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/93f04e1866196efb3168c99364ddf52e._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   How to bring one of Chromecast’s coolest new features to almost any Android device

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a68c14edc65379e402521fae808c5e58.jpg One of the coolest new features for Google's Chromecast, the ability to mirror the display on your Android smartphone or tablet to a television, is still in beta. That means it's only available on a select few Android devices, but you can expand the functionality to a much wider range of devices if you're willing to download the rooted MirrorEnabler SDK. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/550ca2520eee98af1b510d3f3e4e48f4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   This unbelievably tiny smartphone charger knows plenty of other tricks

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bd8d2b82b917b5e9bdc2d9f3e4052897.jpg The Power Company, which previously crowd-funded a Charged Card ultra-portable smartphone battery, is back with a new interesting Indiegogo project — a wallet-sized Smart Card that not only packs quite a punch when it comes to spare battery juice, but also offers other interesting features including an external hard drive. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/508a61a7f572cf3e3110703ec05d0457._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   Leaked pics could be our first look at Sony’s next major flagship phone

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9c8cdbf45f911b955518ccc149232552.jpg Sony's smartphones don't get nearly as much hype as new flagship phones from HTC, Samsung or LG, but Sony has been doing a nice job of improving its mobile phone offerings since the launch of the Xperia Z back in 2013. Now 9to5Google has snagged some pictures off of Chinese microblogging site Weibo that purportedly show us the Xperia Z3, which is tipped to be the next major flagship phone from Sony. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/612a566f5c553dfa5893f3add3dc5807._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   The iPhone 6′s sapphire display might not be all it’s cracked up to be

   July 12, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/55b6d354bea0f4a4455a50e6a11c10d5.jpg The potential sapphire display of the iPhone 6 has been rumored, substantiated and confirmed several times over the past year, but all we've ever heard about sapphire are its advantages. It's durable, it's scratch-resistant and Apple has even had experience using it in the past on protective glass covering the iPhone camera and the home button of the 5s, but there must be a downside, right? Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6189fdb56ca88b6606d6acec803e58e2._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

   

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   NASCAR pushing for viewer engagement during races with second screen experience

   July 11, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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   http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2dbdd769ce1ea6ed6e54e9797f779d01.jpg You may not be watching NASCAR races on television, but there are millions of people that do. The sport that has quietly remained relevant in recent years and is working on a way to keep viewers as engaged as possible, even if they cannot attend a race. Speaking with VentureBeat, the sport’s managing director of digital platforms Colin Smith expressed his feeling that television cannot give viewers everything needed at once. Smith explains that viewers’ traffic on race days are 65% rooted from mobile devices. With the new NASCAR app, the sport is ready to immerse viewers into a total ex…

   

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    Did the Galaxy F just pass Bluetooth certification?

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jack Holt

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2a81caf4b3852d103ab72bf3a0a5b49.jpg With the amount of leaks we’ve seen so far regarding the premium Samsung device, the Galaxy F, you’d think it’d be announced already. The newest of leaked information might bring us a step closer to that reality. According to information online, the Galaxy F just passed through Bluetooth certification. There is a debate though suggesting that this could be the European variant Galaxy S5 LTE-A. However if it is actually the Galaxy F, then we’re on the downhill slide toward a release date. Rumors have the deviced pegged as going on sale this fall, coinciding with the release of the N…

    

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    LG G3 ‘Prime’ with Snapdragon 805 gets leaked in Korean mall ad

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jack Holt

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1b054c3f4f1f6643a8972ed3ac2f5021.jpg Even with the awesomely specced LG G3 not in stores yet and has just hit pre-order status on every major US carrier, people are already moving on to bigger and “better” things. According to a leaked flyer from a mall in Korea, an upgraded version of the yet-to-be released beast of a device is on the way. This new phone, that some are dubbing the LG G3 Prime, looks to be packing a Snapdragon 805 and Cat.6 LTE-A capabilities and it’s up for pre-order in Korea. Whether or not it comes this way is anyone’s guess, but if you’re wanting to wait for an upgraded G3 to the current spec-boasting…

    

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    Galaxy S 4 Active battles lawnmower, comes out scathed but working

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jack Holt

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7835ff1761a97e9ddb5d03ffc98d983a.jpgIf you’re the proud owner of a Galaxy S 4 Active you’ll be happy to know that if it ever meets up with a moving lawnmower, it will come out the other end still working, at least, according to a lucky reddit user. However, even though it survived the beating the lawnmower gave it, it came out far from unscathed. As you can see the screen is decently shattered up top, but even so, the device is still in working condition. According to the redditer the phone, that was playing music at the time, never missed a beat and was still fully functional. So if you’re sitting there wondering if your A…

    

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    Developer finds solution to allow additional devices to use Cast Screen feature with Chromecast

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Justin Herrick

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a115c2636e40b486f3e0eccd235f99d9.jpg A few days ago, Google rolled out a feature called Cast Screen that allows users to mirror their Android device’s screen over to the place where Chromecast is connected to. The only problem is that Google limited the feature to only a handful of devices. And surprisingly, some notable devices like the HTC One (M8) are missing from the list. So it is not surprising that someone over on the XDA Developers Forum was working on a way for more devices to join the Cast Screen fun. The latest version of the Chromecast app and root access to your smartphone or tablet is required. Hit the break …

    

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    TONS OF FREE APPS TODAY: Here are 7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free right now

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Zach Epstein

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/98516a6a84f4f877d56dc6b89041c7f7.jpg This has been a great week for iPhone and iPad app sales, and we're finishing strong with seven solid apps you can add to your collection. Today's list includes $14 worth of terrific apps that range from utilities and photo editors to a news app and even a writing aid. As always, be sure to act fast and grab any appealing apps as quickly as possible, because these sales could end at any time. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c1a1ca71d997737bc810d9eca0346bac._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    BlackBerry explains why its new phone’s keyboard is better than any you’ve ever tried

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/38b1ca6861494ae2dc104c47cc2b132e.png BlackBerry has been proudly showing off its new Passport handset all week and now it's posted a new blog that highlights something every BlackBerry fan will love: The Passport's physical keyboard. This isn't just any BlackBerry keyboard, however — BlackBerry is calling it a "revolutionary" design the likes of which we have never seen before. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f6c5cd252714c676447794585d928fad._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    iPhone 6 is already causing problems for Apple’s rivals – and it doesn’t even exist yet

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Zach Epstein

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bb78921294432d522281b87511315c03.jpg We've read a number of analyses that paint a troubling picture for Apple's rivals following the launch of its next-generation iPhone 6 smartphone and "iPhone Air" phablet. In a nutshell, industry watchers see a rocky road ahead for Android phone vendors as pent-up demand for larger iPhone models sends millions upon millions of smartphone buyers headed in Apple's direction. According to a new report, however, the iPhone 6 is already causing some serious headaches for rival smartphone makers despite the fact that it won't even exist for another couple of months. Continue reading... http:…

    

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    Ditching the Kinect requirement is boosting Xbox One sales

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jacob Siegal

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/30e9f88dd8f051e6c0d7e5e12e068b04.jpg Although Microsoft still has plenty of catching up to do in the coming months, the Xbox One is finally seeing a jolt in sales after the removal of Kinect and subsequent $100 price drop. At a talk attended by TrustedReviews, Xbox UK Marketing Director Harvey Eagle claimed the company is pleased by the improvement. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fadb2028598756a6f3e72b37a67f02a4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    More than 20 awesome iPhone tricks you’ve probably never heard of

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ba46cf6f49ef0cf061dc00655e788fb2.jpg If there's one thing you can always teach an old iPhone user, it's new tricks. And thankfully, both CNET and Wiki Pac have both just put together big lists of some awesome iPhone tricks and features that you may not even realize exist. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b26e9c46af14cd8ccc42888935826b29._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

    

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    OnePlus posts subtle tease about July 22nd

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4842b50906558a369cec84d72d4b4dd5.png OnePlus posted a new teaser image on the Google+ page today suggesting something new is going to be announced on July 22nd. The image includes the phrase “Knock on wood” and “7.22″ engraved in what appears to be wood. There are a few options that the tease could be referring to. The most obvious would be the announcement of faux wood back covers for the OnePlus One similar to what Motorola offers for the Moto X. If that were the case, OnePlus may also announce the availability of other cover styles as well. Another possibility for the subtle reference could be a hint that they may fi…

    

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    Motorola begins Android 4.4.4 rollout to several devices including the Droid Ultra

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6f155230f7625df15de3b3d88fb3a405.jpg Motorola has become one of the best manufacturers when it comes to updating devices, and it looks like they’re keeping up the trend with Android 4.4.4. They’ve announced that a handful of devices will be receiving the incremental update, including the Moto G in Brazil and India, the Moto E in France, Canada, and Asia Pacific, and the Droid Ultra in the US. The 4.4.4 update includes everything that came with 4.4.3, including a new dialer and some camera tweaks, plus the usual bug fixes, performance enhancements, etc. If your device wasn’t listed, I wouldn’t worry too much. Mot…

    

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    Samsung App store officially changes name to Galaxy Apps

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jared Peters

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c34914733e43d638de27e76fb60db81f.jpg Samsung previously announced they were planning on changing the name of the Samsung Apps storefront to Galaxy Apps, and that change has finally taken place. An update to the application on Samsung devices rebrands the app’s name and brings a cleaner interface. You won’t lose any purchased items after the change, fortunately, although I’m not sure too many of you had much to worry about in the first place. Do you ever use the Samsung App store on your smartphone, or is it one of those apps you wish you could uninstall? source: SammyHub Come comment on this article: …

    

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    New QCast Music brings party playlists to Chromecast

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/41f92a116f841bfa063964370dce58a1.png The development team at QCast wants to see people at parties make use of a host’s Chromecast to help everyone get their groove on by creating and sharing group playlists using their new QCast Music app. At least one person in a group needs to have a Google Play Music All Access account to serve as the host. QCast indicates they hope to add more music services in the future. The person with the All Access subscription connects to a Chromecast and from there other guests can connect to the shared queue using the QCast Music app. Songs are added by searches that tap into the All Access servi…

    

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    LG updating their new Smart Keyboard

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Jeff Causey

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/08cf540be08be325cff89bd67b94a313.png When LG announced the new LG G3, one of the features that received a lot of praise was the new Smart Keyboard. Even though the G3 is still in the early stages of its global rollout, LG already has an update ready for the Smart Keyboard to make it even better. The LG Smart Keyboard already had the ability to analyze typing habits to help reduce mistakes. The new update takes things a step further by making connections to apps and context as well as emojis. According to LG, the new update includes: Emoji suggestions – if a user types a word like “love” the keyboard will include the h…

    

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    Sorry, Apple TV: Roku and Chromecast are killing you in sales

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Brad Reed

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a36376052f19024bc36d9a666ef8459f.png The market for web TV streaming devices is heating up and Roku and Google's Chromecast look like the big winners so far. Per GigaOM, new data from researchers at Parks Associates estimates that both Chromecast and Roku each have sold around 3.8 million units in the United States over the past year while Apple TV has sold only 2 million units in the U.S. over the same period. This makes a lot of sense because Chromecast and Roku's new USB dongle are both less expensive than Apple TV, which is supposedly due for a major refresh sometime this year. Continue reading... http://androidforum.…

    

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    FreedomPop attacks Europe with freemium smartphone plans

    July 11, 2014 by Guest Chris Smith

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    http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ae22bcce740feae990e7f0dc9f8bae8e.jpg FreedomPop isn’t happy selling its free smartphone service only in the U.S., as the company now plans to expand to Europe. It will begin in Belgium, where it wants to test out its new service, TechCurnch reveals. FreedomPop is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that purchases bandwidth from Sprint in the U.S, and then offers users 200 free voice minutes, 500 free text messages and 500MB free of data each month. In Europe, the carrier will have a similar approach. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/336ff04d127874916d81d477e741870d._.gif Via BRG - Bo…

    

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