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Isis — no, not ISIS — Mobile Wallet to rebrand amid confusion with terrorist group
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7f04948cabd9417a4633372265674484.jpg We’ll just file this one under “probably a good idea.” Isis Mobile Wallet, a digital wallet app, will be changing its name to avoid any confusion or controversy it may have sparked because of the similarity of its name with the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) militant group. ISIS has been making international headlines as of late, so this definitely isn’t a bad time for a change. While the company is still working on a new brand, CEO Michael Abbott released a statement reassuring its customers of the company’s intentions. “We have no interest in sharing a name with a g…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for July 7, 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!! Guides How to get the Android L look on your phone without rooting or installing ROMs Reviews [App Review] Take control of your mobile data with the redesigned My Data Manager 4.0 Apps Google adds ‘Occasionally’ reminder option to Google Now Gmail adds support for 13 new languages, covering 94% of the internet’s langua…
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Samsung’s Q2 profit plummets to two-year low; stock climbs
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/70dbabe3f8d28a3d7f5a04f0a3df7ef0.jpg Samsung on Tuesday morning reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter that badly missed analysts' estimates. The company said that it expects second-quarter operating profit to fall to 7.2 trillion won, or approximately $7.1 billion, versus analysts' expectations of 8.6 trillion won. That figure marks a massive 24% decline from the year-ago quarter. Samsung also said that it expects June-quarter revenue to decline 10% to 52 trillion won, or approximately $51.4 billion. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f90c265742bdac7cf6c0273a24966b2b._.gi…
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Android L is far too young and innocent to show up in Google’s Android stats
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4fdb72039cb82f855709d595c3c865a4.jpg Google has published new Android distribution stats on its developers portal, the first numbers shared by the company following the Android L Developer Preview release, but the company did not include any Android L numbers in the new chart. That’s hardly surprising though, not only because Android L is not commercially available at this point, but also because the Developer Preview was released in the last week of June, with only two devices being officially supported so far. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/640307a170880993c102f077b4e75a2d._.gif Via B…
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Sony thinks it can sell you a smartphone just for the selfies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/28279b3652630d222d67b38d2e97d4c4.jpg Sony on Tuesday unveiled a brand new Android handset whose main feature is the selfie-optimized front-facing camera. The Xperia C3 is not a hot flagship handset, an Xperia Z2 successor, meant to take on the high-end smartphones launched by the competition. Instead, Sony markets it simply as the “world’s best selfie smartphone.” Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f2d6be5318896652c86088eaa76fdd73._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is the coolest new Google Now feature we've seen in months!
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1e51bde6e809fd19aab34f1a9e2d3eca.jpg Google Now is already one of the greatest things to happen to mobile devices in the past few years. And every time we think that Google can't possibly make it any better, awesome new functionality pops up that proves otherwise. The latest example is an awesome new feature that currently appears to be rolling out slowly to some users. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/41e1d329d0afd176a055796305f941ac._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why BlackBerry doesn’t care if you think its new smartphone looks hideous
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fc469f37c78c1f2cf778bc3f2dcea885.jpg The new BlackBerry Passport phone is not going to win any awards for beautiful design. But then again, it's not supposed to — it was designed specifically to appeal to BlackBerry diehards who want a phone primarily for productivity purposes and who don't care what it looks like. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e44159b6f54d494792f7da8997a69b46._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to get the Android L look on your phone without rooting or installing ROMs
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/72d2f31bdca7a5c0b2e95fa9688c3074.jpg Whether it’s an actual new version of Android or just a preview of a future release, there is always a lot of folks out in the cold looking in because it’s usually not available for the majority of phones. With the Android L Developer Preview, there really isn’t a need to get jealous since it’s not even in it’s final stage and has a lot of bugs. Still, I know a lot of you want a taste now so let’s take a look at your best options assuming you don’t want to risk turning your phone or tablet into a brick to get it. The first thing you can do is grab Nova Launcher Beta. You can grab it …
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[App Review] Take control of your mobile data with the redesigned My Data Manager 4.0
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f5bf40693cdfcf11d0f46eb8d9606b6.png Not too long ago, we went over some of the best apps available for monitoring how much data you use per month on your smartphone. On that list, we featured My Data Manager, which was a fully featured and well designed data monitoring tool. Just a few weeks ago, My Data Manager was updated to version 4.0, bringing a brand new interface and several new features that give you more control over how you keep up with your monthly usage. Since it was a pretty big update, we decided now would be the perfect time to give My Data Manager an in-depth review. The core function of My Data Man…
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AT&T LG G3 and G Watch will go on sale July 11th, pre-orders open tomorrow
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8a0be4d4dc0489c4a7fa2f298a05b2cd.jpg AT&T has finally announced some availability for LG’s latest flagship device, the G3. The carrier is opening up pre-orders for the G3 tomorrow, and the device will officially be available this coming Friday on July 11th. The two-year contract price is $199, and the Next installment plans put the device at about $600 over two years. Not only will AT&T carry the G3, but they’re also offering a special deal if you plan on buying a G Watch, too. If you’re purchasing a G3 with a two-year contract or installment plan, they’ll knock 50% off of the companion smartwatch. Since…
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Android distribution for July shows KitKat coming up on 20%
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/be689046aa51d1a7259fcd7151699901.png When the Android distribution numbers are published each month, a great debate begins. Many point out the fragmentation (that does still exist) while others defend what Android is all about and how Google is fixing its problem. But as of late, the numbers keep getting better and better for Android. In fact, KitKat is approaching 20% after sitting below 15% last month. And everything behind KitKat has actually seen a decline. This includes Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, Gingerbread, and Froyo. So let the hate roll in, even if Android is improving more and more each month. Let us know in…
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Google and MAKE launch 3rd annual virtual summer camp for fun DIY projects
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/24c8c65bc2f55f6063663bb724a1ec0d.png Google and MAKE have teamed up once again to organize their third annual “Maker Camp” through Google+. The online summer camp is entirely free and open to anyone, and provides interested participants with fun, summer DIY projects, such as soda bottle rocket fireworks, glowing bikes and LED shoe clips. There are also weekly virtual field trips to places like NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Google [x] and Lego Education. Those without Internet connection can gather at one of 500 local “campsites” hosted by libraries and community centers around the world. To get started, just foll…
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OnePlus confirms the OnePlus One will get Android L – maybe sooner than most phones
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5bf07e937448f78eb957ba1edf2ffd20.jpg The OnePlus One isn't exactly the easiest smartphone to get your hands on, but for enthusiastic Android fans it's still the most exciting smartphone we've seen this year. Now, to add a bit of extra excitement, OnePlus has not only confirmed that not only will the OnePlus One be updated to Android L following its release this fall... it might get the L update faster than most leading Android smartphones on the market. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/21344a89a99b46c3125a5a9b6503cd9c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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These are each of the different LG G3 models launching in the U.S.
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c9a1ba64e714244985a2a4e13a60f138.jpg The LG G3 has yet to be launched in the U.S., and a new image leak from @evleaks reveals that the main carriers in the region already had their way with the handset. Of the four LG G3 versions going to AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon, only the Sprint model lacks any carrier branding. And of course, Verizon's version has more logos on the handset than any other model. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0d35d426849b64333d0f9842eb03f108._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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CEO Chen explains why businesses shouldn’t even think of fleeing BlackBerry for Android
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ca4ada338e386d10e81a5522cea6eff1.jpg So now that Google is working with Samsung to push its Knox mobile security system out to a wider number of Android phones, is BlackBerry CEO John Chen worried? Well, he probably is, which is why he's decided to write up a new "BlackBerry Fact Check" of Samsung's Knox system over at BlackBerry's official company blog. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8ce078c4e38937326c52eb7e93937e5a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0db5feb150c298d81a1d0185373c34b4.jpg So far there's only been one smartwatch that's earned wide acclaim for its stylish design: Motorola's Android Wear-based Moto 360. However, Design Milk draws our attention to a new smartwatch called the Withings Activité that might give the Moto 360 a run for its money for the title of the world's best looking smartwatch. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2c1da42d8d8f6c7ad32b1fde218e8379._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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‘Netflix for Pirates’ has a new feature that will drive movie studios insane
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0c60181655b3c714615724df5c0175ec.jpg Popcorn Time – the controversial service offers a Netflix-like movie streaming experience to users interested in pirating movies in a different, more exotic way than traditional downloads – has just gotten better, Business Insider reports. The service now allows Windows users to stream their selections to a Chromecast-connected big-screen television, letting them enjoy new flicks free of charge on a larger display. However, the feature is only available in an alpha version at this point. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/dad37f644f09a06638ec3e6b7144c09a._.…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/53629dac31fef8eb3aec04dc4ccc5eed.jpg The single most annoying criticism that people have about Apple CEO Tim Cook is that he isn't running the company like Steve Jobs would have run it. While it's undoubtably true that Cook is running Apple much differently than the way Jobs ran it, Cook doesn't have much of an option — he's just not a charismatic visionary like Jobs and there's nothing he can do to change that. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d37629f664552845634dfb03d6c70946._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google’s next-gen Nexus tablet spotted in shipping manifest
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/77f5b796009c6b89c7f852a3e025b742.jpg Even though some say the Nexus line of devices is approaching the end of the road, Google has recently confirmed that it doesn’t plan to kill the family of devices which it uses to highlight its vision of what Android should look and feel like on smartphones and tablets. Some reports have already mentioned a high-end HTC-made Nexus 9 tablet is coming later this year, with one particular story offering plenty of details about the tablet that’s supposed to launch alongside the final Android L build this fall. However, it’s not clear what the name of Google’s 2014 tablet will be. And now a N…
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Yes, Android L can be installed on the Nexus 4 and first-gen Nexus 7
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2007f567aa734952996ebf48f4264583.jpg Google at I/O 2014 released a preview of Android L, its next major Android operating system version that brings a complete design makeover and a slew of new features. But the company only posted the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) Android L builds, leaving Android fans who own other Nexus devices waiting for official Android L ROMs that could be installed on the Nexus 4 smartphone or the older Nexus 7 (2012) and Nexus 10 tablets. While Google is yet to release the official Android L Developer Preview for older Nexus devices, developers have already put the Android L SDK and Android L source co…
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Woz explains why early Apple employees vowed to ‘never, ever work for Steve Jobs again’
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/242d24ec972ebc1974dc8073cd48762f.jpg It's no secret that Steve Jobs had a mixed reputation during his tenure at Apple, but there are few individuals with a better understanding of the man than Steve Wozniak. In a recent interview with the Milwaukee Business Journal, Wozniak discussed both sides of Jobs — the discerning, thoughtful business man and the demanding, off-putting boss. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/06094e6ada3c43c749f1e296d92fad95._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Larry Page explains why it would be ‘stupid’ to run Google like Apple
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e43dbbf0deb494f0b5eb20a277c09e36.jpg Google’s co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin sat down for a lengthy interview with former Sun CEO and current venture capitalist Vinod Khosla Fortune reports. Apple was, unsurprisingly, one of the topics that came up during the discussion and Page discussed the major differences between how Google and Apple run their businesses. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/ad1baf69f04c59c6f51a2d25043fb5b3._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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evleaks confirms Verizon offering of prepaid 4G LTE starting on July 17
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8cee43be2017246ba911be8a166637c0.png On Thursday, July 3, a rumor broke suggesting that Verizon prepaid would be getting 4G LTE treatment. A leak by evleaks all but confirms the service along with the target date of Thursday, July 17, of course, he’s been wrong before. Even so, this should be a welcome speed boost for those who use the service. What you’ll get with the prepaid service is unlimited talk and text with 500MB of data for $45. You can choose to add 1GB or 3GB for an additional $10 or $20 respectively. The kicker — according to the leakster — is the service will work with any LTE capable phone. So if you have a…
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Larry Page, Sergey Brin talk Google’s product approach compared to Apple’s and more
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/671442d8a64490eff2b4548642971ec1.png Google co-founders sat down with venture capitalist Vinod Khosla to talk about a few different topics. One of them was how the company develops new products. While Google and Apple are both giants in the tech industry, they take very different approaches to developing products. Apple chooses to work on a very small number of products at any given time; however, Google typically tries many things and sees what sticks. Khosla asked how they differ on this subject, and Larry Page had this to say: I would always have this debate, actually, with Steve Jobs. He’d be like, ‘You guys are …
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TSA will require mobile devices to be charged when boarding select flights overseas
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cdebd48f76f497bf7a4bc634670f9d4f.png Getting on a flight overseas? Make sure your mobile devices are charged and not out of power. The Transport Security Administration (TSA) is implementing a new requirement that forces passengers to have only charged mobile devices able to board flights. Along with mobile devices, all electronic devices are included. The specific airports are unknown, but the locations include Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Passengers must prove the even a device that is not on is able to power up successfully. This is all due to the fact that such devices can actually be utilized as lethal weapons. …