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Lumia branded device running Android is on the way, carries new ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ name
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/746a903ec7369a26239d4405d8fc0d76.gif It looks like Microsoft is going to greatly expand the Lumia brand that was once solely focused on the Windows Phone operating system. Last week, it emerged that Microsoft would be altering some of its brands and Lumia was one of them. The Lumia brand, formerly owned and operated by Nokia, will allegedly focus on only tablets; however, today word emerged that a Lumia device powered by Android will hit the market. We just do not know what form factor is here. It will carry ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ branding. The Lumia name indicates tablet, but ‘Nokia by Microsoft’ tips it as smartphone. So t…
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Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/376e163e6ea382ab6eba39b11dc5b163.jpg Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S 5 on the Sprint network may notice they have an update waiting to be installed. If they don’t have a notification yet, it should be showing up soon as Sprint is pushing out update “NE5″ to owners of the devices in phases. According to the information provided by Sprint, the only enhancement is the addition of a Wi-Fi calling feature. Apparently the update has been ready for a while now, but is only just starting to hit users’ devices. source: Sprint Come comment on this article: Sprint update for Samsung Galaxy S 5 adds Wi-Fi calling feature Visit…
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Here’s everything GTA V is bringing to next-gen consoles
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7163ddc5a178bc6bdd09c3672e9e44bf.png Rumors of a next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V have been swirling since before the game even released, but now that Rockstar Games has made the port official, what exactly are we hoping to see? Prima Games has put together a list of additions and upgrades we can expect in GTA V when it lands on the PS4, Xbox One and PC this fall. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/59f2c4f5aa9aeca4b48ec37c692f5070._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Meet Tango PC, the desktop computer that can fit in your pocket
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0643484ebe557987c54a7ba02d3c54b6.jpg After raising over $300,000 during a hugely successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo earlier this year, the team behind the Tango PC has taken to Kickstarter to raise the remaining funds to finish building the PC you can fit in your pocket. Not only is the Tango PC ultraportable, the team also claims that it is a formidable gaming machine and office companion as well. We got our hands on an early engineering unit to test these claims for ourselves, and we weren't disappointed. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/79544d666b057f38919287f79c4301e2._.gif …
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Netflix is looking for someone to fill the world’s greatest job opening
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/57449d9f5f97e53b44a449d53246014d.jpg Is it really possible to have too much of a good thing? One lucky job seeker from Europe is about to find out as Netflix has announced it is looking for a new "tagger" in the UK and Ireland, another facet of the company's continued expansion throughout Europe. Taggers are given the envious task of watching dozens of movies and TV shows on Netflix and then describing everything they watch using objective tags. This is the first stage of the Netflix recommendation system, combining with a complex algorithm to ensure your profile is unique and aligns with your viewing habits. Continue readin…
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Newly revealed details show how Microsoft plans to steal you away from iOS and Android
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f341a19b45920b6498aebf9d1014c74f.jpg Is there anything that Microsoft can do at this point to create a substantially larger user base for Windows Phone? At this point things don't look great, but we wouldn't completely count Microsoft out just yet. Neowin's sources say that Microsoft is working on two new smartphones that will both have the most intriguing Windows Phone feature we've heard about so far: 3D Touch. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0b7e43599e28fdb3e3b47fe0aafc065d._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Scary video shows two planes coming frighteningly close to colliding on a runway
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c00c9f310200fb3e251715163ad22d7e.png In what could have been one of the most terrifying disasters of the decade, a UTair Boeing 767 had to abort its landing when an errant Aerolíneas Argentinas Airbus suddenly taxied onto the runway during the plane's descent. With seconds to spare, the pilot of the 767 pulled back up, narrowly avoiding the other plane and potentially saving hundreds of lives. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/521971df473270b12576bea0b38ba0c0._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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These are the most amazing fireworks videos you will ever see
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b0a65705c958218855bed5c36360188d.jpg If you watched a fireworks display for Independence Day this past weekend, we can promise you that your vantage point wasn't as good as the ones in the following two videos. Now that drones are basically everywhere, we can expect to see videos pop up with footage that could never have been captured by amateurs in the past. Such is the case with a series of fireworks videos that were published over the weekend as people sent GoPro-equipped drones flying directly through the fray on July 4th. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/94bdce4e110170d89fab87b85895b01a…
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IPHONE 6 LEAK: This is the iPhone 6's curved glass screen
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d66c9f5851a6cb71d2c66a44b7e44c63.jpg Apple is expected to again increase the screen size of its smartphones this year with the iPhone 6, which will be available in two flavors including a 4.7-inch model and a 5.5-inch version – comparatively, Apple’s current iPhone models have 4-inch displays, while the older iPhone 4S was the last model to feature a 3.5-inch screen. Thus, the screen of the iPhone 6 will be the main new feature iPhone fans will receive, putting the handset on par with Android and Windows Phone handsets. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9530f4719d1ba77c81fd40dfb69d3432._.gif …
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YouTube starts shaming ISPs for delivering awful streaming
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cc6536035f7936e90005319183ae6f23.jpg Move over, Netflix — you're no longer the only video streaming service capable of shaming ISPs. Quartz notices that YouTube has started delivering small pop-up messages in videos that are experiencing slow buffering that invite you to "find out why" you're "experiencing interruptions." When you click on the message, you're taken to Google's new website that documents ISPs' video streaming quality and shows you that your ISP happens to be doing a bad job of getting you the video you want to watch. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d593115958927cf75936ab22a9…
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DAILY DOSE OF PAID APPS GONE FREE: 4 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6de0a0a5084c543b262386da203ff872.jpg Hopefully we have all recovered from a weekend of celebration by now, and we're settling back into reality once again. Perhaps a few nice paid iPhone apps that can be downloaded for free right now will help ease the transition a bit. Today we have four nifty paid iPhone and iPad apps on the menu, and each one is available for free for a limited time. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/6da04e663b3c0f9065012607783faec4._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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One picture shows the iPhone’s complete evolution since 2007
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b1ad89a784a067d1d9c2df669e9ed195.png One common refrain we hear from iPhone haters is that Apple has essentially gotten away with releasing the exact same smartphone every year since 2007. While this may sound clever, it's also completely untrue: The iPhone has changed dramatically over the past seven years, as a new picture flagged by Redditor LobaltSS makes abundantly clear. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2903018399f9588619a24de535164bd._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint’s LG G3 model will come with 3GB of RAM, 32GB memory
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8738f76d996dc6e931481b2f73c1b1f0.jpg A few days ago it was revealed that Sprint would start taking pre-orders for the LG G3 on July 11th and sales will commence on July 18th. Tipsters have now determined the Sprint version of LG’s flagship will come equipped with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of memory on board. Sources have also obtained some images of the retail packaging for the LG G3 and they grabbed some screen captures of the LG Concierge Board app. That app is supposed to help users keep their phone in good working condition and manage all of the inbound and outbound information. Any current or would-be Sprint customers o…
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The Nokia Android handset you’ve been waiting for is reportedly coming
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d0066d293e626c4d39bf19f461b6a83f.jpg It took Nokia several years to launch an Android handset of its own, but the company’s Android vision wasn’t exactly what fans were expecting. In early 2014, Nokia announced budget-friendly Android smartphones that weren’t top-of-the-line flagship handsets and didn’t even run an Android OS version filled with all the goodies most Android users have grown to love. Following the Microsoft purchase, Nokia released one more mid-range Android handset, which was in line with its predecessors. However, Microsoft is now rumored to launch a different kind of Android handset in the future, one that wi…
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Robots might be stealing iPhone 6 assembly jobs from humans
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0db0f20f674f5a67ddf23e3f54d6b334.jpg Foxconn is on an iPhone 6-related hiring spree, but the giant Apple supplier isn’t only looking for human workforce. IT Home reports that Foxconn may rely on some 10,000 robots to make Apple’s 2014 iPhone models, in addition to humans, with each machine capable of building up to 30,000 units per year, for a theoretical total of 300 million iPhones per year. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b3359d4c4453da46f4c00b8c05d905a7._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google preemptively prepares for the Terminator apocalypse with robots.txt Easter egg
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e2531ad2c3ee5ffcda6908605662e357.jpg 20 years ago, the robots.txt file was created as a way to limit what web crawlers would and would not index. The file disallows certain pages on a web site from being indexed, and therefore keeping it out of search results. And, like any other anniversary of something related to technology, Google is taking the opportunity to make a clever joke with it. Google has uploaded a robots.txt file to their servers that can be found at Google.com/killer-robots.txt with instructions for the inevitable Terminator-style doomsday scenario. The file lists two user agents, the T-800 and T-1000…
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TalkAndroid Weekly Recap for June 30 – July 6, 2014
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9b566a71c6f043e05101bce2a0a57a35.jpg Android Wear apps hit the Play Store this past week, and the first smartwatches started shipping. We continue to get leaks regarding the Galaxy F and Moto X+1, and the LG G3 hasn’t even released in most markets yet. Speaking of the G3, it looks like Verizon Wireless just can’t break the habit of destroying phones. The Nexus 8 continues to show signs of life, but when will it be released? It’s time to get caught up and get ready for what is sure to be another big week in the world of Android. Guides How to set up your Android Wear smartwatch Android Wear walkthrough How to find…
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Alleged Samsung Galaxy F front panel photo surfaces
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/cae64f51b787a44d9e4cd32a4ae2b47b.png We are all waiting to see what Samsung has up its sleeve with the Galaxy F. Until then, we will just have to see what information and pictures appear regarding the handset. Today, we are looking at an alleged live image of the Galaxy F. Usually we have been treated to press renders, but this one has been taken ‘in the wild’ (or real life). Looking closely, it seems that the bezel will be very minimal on the sides and Samsung will finally implement a metal design. Source: @evleaks (Official site) Come comment on this article: Alleged Samsung Galaxy F front panel photo surfaces Vi…
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Prototype of a Nexus 8 tablet passes through Indian shipping site
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d002151d97f93de76b09f02ef47c79e7.jpg We know that Google is likely to launch a Nexus tablet this fall alongside the release of Android L. The sizing for Volantis’ display is allegedly 8.9 inches, which would put into question whether or not it would be titled Nexus 8 or Nexus 9. A new entry in the Indian shipping site Zauba may have tipped off what the name will be. On June 30, a “NEXUS8 PROTOTYPE” appeared, claiming it is similar to the Nexus 7. A Nexus 8 tablet has been rumored for a very long time, and this prototype does not confirm anything. Being that it is indeed a prototype, Google may have scrapped this specific d…
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Group photo of LG G3 models leaks, Verizon unsurprisingly makes noticeable changes
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/61120cf9d0b448c9b452989d8e9ad68b.png Which one of these devices is not like the others? The Verizon model, of course. You are looking at the different carrier models for the upcoming LG G3. While each has implemented carrier branding here and there, Verizon has gone ahead and revamped LG’s 2014 flagship. The color is noticeably darker and the rear button setup has been altered to resemble what was done with last year’s G2 with chrome trims. On the front, too, Big Red has made changes. The chin of the G3 is now black rather than matching the design of the back panel. Is Verizon’s branding and changes holding you back from p…
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Custom watch face apps for Android Wear now appearing in the Play Store
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/8e68de366d55ca7eb34a07ddd52d291c.jpg When Google released the Android Wear SDK, it was our understanding that developers wouldn’t have the ability to create custom watch faces. However, a couple of apps have shown up in the Play Store that do just that. Then first one is called ACW Watchface [beta] and is just a very simple watch face. http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fe658d608689995bbf41a035ffc169d2.png Another one, called Band O’Clock for Wear, takes it up a notch. It allows you to change the fonts of the clock as well as pick any image from the Gallery as the background. http://androidforum.us…
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5f8537877f7f71a82545aacc484f272a.png There's nothing better on a summer day than getting a nice cold beer fresh from the tap. However, you've traditionally had to go to a bar or restaurant to get fresh draft beer, which can be an expensive treat after a while. A new Kickstarter project called SYNEK wants to change this by giving you your own mini-tap that you can store right on your kitchen counter and use to pour yourself fresh beer whenever you like. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4514cd42b2c7472414d7750c8f7a270a._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Swiss watchmakers still think they’re too good for Apple
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2ca8c1dbb902fd45a8c467e20a0625d5.jpg Amazing but true: We may have found a group of people snootier than diehard Apple fanboys. CNBC reports that Apple has been desperately trying to peel executives from Swiss watch manufacturers away from their current jobs but has had a very hard time doing so because many Swiss watch executives don't want Swiss watches' reputations to be "tainted" by Apple. Continue reading... http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f263473589a23ad5633b7c65309d182c._.gif Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Watch MythBusters’ Adam Savage help bring cartoons to life with an iPhone
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/5ae033a765b5f64f00c5670e203cc461.jpg Animator Marty Cooper made a splash several weeks ago with , a compilation of cartoon animations brought to life in the real world using an iPhone. Adam Savage, co-host of MythBusters and son of an animator himself, invited Cooper to the Cave (his workshop) to show off how he created the stop motion animations which have currently garnered over 4 million views on YouTube. If you're an amateur animator looking to replicate Cooper's process, the StopMotion Recorder app for the iPhone is key. Check out the process and the final result of Cooper's visit with Adam Savage below. Continue readi…
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First actual photo of Samsung Galaxy F appears online
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/709b46e7a17f1ca58d7c3478f7647af6.jpg Press photos of Samsung’s Galaxy F is making waves around the Internet, but we haven’t yet seen a true image of the device. Today we have one for you. Although it’s not the full device, you’re able to see some of the front, and especially its metal chassis. The device is expected to be an upgraded version of the Galaxy S5 for North America, as the premium Galaxy S5 LTE-A is only available in South Korea. The Galaxy F is rumored to have a QHD display, a Snapdragon 805 SoC, 3GB RAM and of course a metal chassis. It’s also rumored that there will be a removable plastic back as well…