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KitKat’s install base is much higher in North America than you think
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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At Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference this week, CEO Tim Cook bashed Android for its fragmentation by showing a slide with Android’s latest version, KitKat, on only 9% of all Android phones. While it's true that KitKat's market share is still very low throughout the entire world, analytics firm Chitika released new Android numbers on Friday that show KitKat has jumped to 37% in North America. Chitika attributes this increase mostly to the three most recent Samsung Galaxy S phones being updated to KitKat, which obviously makes sense since Samsung is the most popular Android smartphone maker. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here are 6 killer features Android fans want Google to add the most
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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One of the great things about Reddit is that it gives us a convenient one-stop location where we can check in on all different kinds of fan communities to get a sense of what they like and don't like about their favorite products. Reddit user xuelgo has started a terrific thread in Reddit's Android community that lists some of the features that they would like to see Google add with the next major version of Android. Below we've listed six of their best suggestions for features great and small that we'd really like to see Google incorporate into Android 4.5 when it's presumably announced later this month at Google I/O. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Re…
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Awesome new keyboard tech will make your next laptop thinner than ever
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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In addition to the new Intel Core M processor that’s supposed to help laptop makers create even thinner laptops and convertible tablets, another interesting notebook component was unveiled this week at Computex 2014, CNET reports: the Maglev Keyboard from Darfon. Just like Japanese bullet-trains, the Maglev Keyboard uses magnetism, but for a completely different purpose. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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You need to check out this stunning collection of the world’s most gorgeous Google Maps photos
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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The Earth is a pretty beautiful place when you get right down to it and one of the underrated aspects of Google Maps is that it gives us a bird's-eye view of the planet's most lovely features. A Tumblr called Earth Patterns has been keeping a collection of the most beautiful and intriguing pictures that it's found on Google Maps, with a particular emphasis on pictures that show patterns that you'd expect to see in an M.C. Escher drawing. The patterns shown in the pictures are either natural, such as the shores of Lake Acraman in southern Australia, or manmade, such as a gold course in Portugal. We've included a couple of the pictures below but you really should head over …
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Apple Maps may finally be able to do something that Google Maps can’t
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Other than possibly finding the Loch Ness monster, there aren't many good reasons to use Apple Maps instead of Google Maps. However, a recent acquisition reported by TechCrunch might actually change that. According to TechCrunch's sources, Apple has purchased Spotsetter, a social search application that could help Apple add some interesting new features to its oft-ridiculed Maps application on the iPhone. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Don’t freak out when you see Apple shares trading below $100 on Monday
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81184be99f5e74782d968184da12b84f.jpg Apple's stock will plummet to below $100 per share on Monday... but it's nothing to worry about. Apple's shares, which closed Friday's trading at $645.57, will begin trading on Monday somewhere south of $100 for the first time in more than seven years, and it won't be because the company has missed Trip Chowdry's deadline for releasing an iWatch. Instead, the lower price will reflect Apple's wild 7-for-1 stock split taking effect after all current shareholders receive six additional shares of Apple stock for every share they now own. StreetInsider points out that while the split officially t…
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New images reveal additional details about Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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With less than a week to go until Samsung’s Tab Into Color event when it is expected to officially announce the Galaxy Tab S series of devices, some new images have leaked that reveal a few details about the new tablets. Of course, the big news will be the use of AMOLED displays on a tablet device and the resolution being pushed up to a quad HD level 2560 x 1600 resolution. Samsung appears to have several other new features ready to be revealed with this new line of tablet devices. One new feature appears to be the ability to link the tablet to a smartphone, and we would not be surprised to see this limited to other Samsung devices, so that calls can be answered on the…
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Samsung releases countdown teaser for next week’s Tab Into Color event
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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In the World’s Most Famous Arena on June 12, Samsung is going to unveil a new line of tablets. Samsung is hosting an event at Madison Square Garden in New York City in which they will finally announce the Galaxy Tab S line that includes at least 8.4 and 10.5-inch display sizes. And since we are less than one week away from the event, Samsung has a released a countdown teaser. It is very colorful, likely to highlight the AMOLED display the line will carry. Hit the break to watch the video. Click here to view the embedded video. Come comment on this article: Samsung releases countdown teaser for next week’s Tab Into Color event Visit TalkAndroid for Android n…
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Samsung dips supply chain orders on Galaxy S5 for Q3 by 25 percent
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Uh oh. This can’t be good. Some might have foreseen a blip in sales for Samsung’s Galaxy S5, but not many people may have expected this. According to reports from Taiwan, Samsung has cut its supply chain orders on the Galaxy S5 by 25% for this quarter (Q3 2014). 21 million units were put on order last quarter while 15 million were ordered this quarter. There are a number of factors that could go into this. For one, the phone is getting older. There’s no doubt that as a model ages, sales go down. That’s inevitable. There are simply always going to be newer and better models from competitors (or even Samsung itself) on the market. One of those competitors include…
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AT&T to expand offering of tablets on GoPhone pre-paid plan
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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AT&T’s pre-paid plan, GoPhone, will expand its offering to a bunch of new tablets. So if you’ve got one of the below tablets (or are planning on purchasing one) then you can buy data time on the GoPhone service monthly. Hit the break for the full list of compatible tablets. Once you have the tablet you’ll also have to buy a GoPhone SIM Kit card for $9.99. Then you can pre-pay for your tablet’s data plan on AT&T. The plans are as follows: 1. 250MB for $15/month – 100MB of additional data costs $10 each 2. 3GB for $30/month – 500MB of additional data costs $10 each 3. 5GB for $50/month – 1GB of additional data costs $10 each Asus K005 Asus (TF300TL) …
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New Hangouts feature allows sketch-messaging through your browser
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Hangouts for the web recently got an update which allows users to sketch a message and send off the masterpiece to a buddy. It’s a bit like Snapchat, without the expiration of the message of course. A few different options are available to users like brush width and a variety of colors. To create a sketch, hover over the camera icon, click on the pencil and then begin. Sketches can be edited after they’ve been sent, which is a cool feature as well. If you didn’t get the update yet, be patient because it’s still rolling out to everyone. Expect the feature to make its way to Android relatively soon as well. Source: Android Police Come comment on this artic…
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FEATURE: I don't care who's winning the console war - Microsoft's Xbox One is awesome
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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The "console war" is just as meaningless as the "smartphone war," but that won't stop passionate gamers from berating each other every chance they get. Competition is inevitable, and some aspects of this war are useful. Comparing sales of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, for example, gives investors a good idea of how each company is progressing during the early days of this console generation. But verbally attacking people because they don't own the same little black box as you is ridiculous and sad. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung may cut Galaxy S5 orders because smartphone shoppers are waiting for the iPhone 6
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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At some point in the next few months, Apple is going to unveil the next iteration(s) of the iPhone. There's a good chance that the company will debut two new models, and an even better chance that the iPhone 6 will feature a larger display that any previous iPhone, but we won't know for certain until Apple takes the stage. As always, the anticipation has many potential consumers holding on to their current devices until Apple reveals its yearly offering, and this might throw a wrench into the gears of other vendors with a new phone already on the market. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Over half of cable subscribers would ditch their providers if they had a choice
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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It's not hard to figure out why cord cutting has become a popular phenomenon: consumers hate their cable providers. Not all of them, of course, but according to a recent survey of more than 3,000 people by management consulting firm cg42, 53% of customers are frustrated by their primary provider and would leave if they had a choice in the matter. Unfortunately, many don't have a choice, and as Comcast and Time Warner Cable prepare to merge, the choices are about to become even more limited. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Yosemite vs. Mavericks: Here are Apple’s subtle and not-so-subtle design changes
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Just as expected, Apple’s OS X Yosemite operating system has a brand new design that's more like to iOS than its predecessor. Apple has employed various subtle and not-so-subtle design tricks to make the transition, while trying to preserve the same functionality Mac users have grown accustomed to when it comes to basic OS X features. Pixelapse has taken an in-depth look at Yosemite’s design, comparing it with similar elements from Mavericks, and highlighting the good, the "okay" and the bad design features of the new OS. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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AT&T: We’d never implement Internet fast lanes, just trust us!
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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AT&T's tough-talking public policy chief Jim Cicconi wants to set the record straight: AT&T hates the idea of Internet fast lanes. That's why he's penned a new blog post over at Ma Bell's website in which he excoriates net neutrality advocates for accusing AT&T and other ISPs of wanting to create Internet "fast lanes" where they charge Internet companies more money to get their traffic delivered more quickly. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Beats gives iPhone 5s prominent placement in World Cup star-packed ad
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Beats has released a new promotional video ahead of this year’s World Cup edition that will soon kick off in Brazil, featuring many stars, including many well-known players that will compete at the event. Among the stars making an appearance in the video, Beats has given Apple’s iPhone 5s top placement in the 5-minute video, with the handset being Neymar’s weapon of choice in his pre-game chat with his father, and being shown multiple times during the short video. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Arrogance and ignorance reportedly drove Apple to buy Beats
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d2baae38cafbd62662e81ec625a3d84a.jpg Many people have tried to explain why Apple needed Beats, speculating that the Beats Music subscription is the most relevant Beats business to Apple; that Apple is interested in Beats hardware; that Apple needs the Dre-Iovine duo for future music deals, or a combination of these factors. Apple said that it wants Beats both for its hardware and software businesses, giving both Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine position within the company. But it was iTunes management's arrogance and ignorance that forced Apple to spend $3 billion on the company, BuzzFeed has learned from sources familiar with Apple’s …
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Apple wants to make shopping with your iPhone even easier in iOS 8
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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When unveiling iOS 8 earlier this week during its WWDC 2014 opening keynote, Apple did not reveal all the features included in its latest iPhone and iPad operating system, focusing only on the most important ones. However, there are many interesting gems hidden inside iOS 8, with 9to5Mac having discovered a cool trick that will help iPhone and iPad users who do a lot of online shopping. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Preview: ‘Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved’ revives a fading genre
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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After Rock Band hit its peak, the dance pads and plastic instruments of the music game genre appeared to be fading away for good. It was a fad that couldn't quite sustain itself, so the leader in the genre, Harmonix, found a way to recreate music gaming without the expensive peripherals: Kinect. Dance Central might still be one of the Kinect's only killer apps, and now the team is taking the concept and mashing it together with Disney's classic film Fantasia. It might sound like an odd pairing, but the results are fascinating. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Nikkei: Apple’s iWatch will launch in October with a curved OLED display
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Although we just heard on Thursday from Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White that Apple would likely launch its first wearable computer in September alongside the iPhone 6, a new report from Nikkei claims that Apple won't launch the iWatch until October. The report also claims that the new device will run on a modified version of iOS 8 and will have a curved OLED touchscreen, which seemingly hints that the device will indeed have a round face like the Moto 360 and not a square face like the Samsung Galaxy Gear. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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theScore updated with a focus on the FIFA World Cup
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Unquestionably, theScore is one of the best sports applications someone can download. From the constant flow of score and news updates to the very smooth design, theScore knows how to make people happy. So for the upcoming World Cup, theScore is being updated to bring people as close to Brazil as they can. First and foremost, theScore is going to make sure you can follow your favorite team participating in the month-long tournament. This means you are going to get news and statistics updated in real-time; therefore, you are not going to miss a single moment even when you are not watching on television. And in case you are worried about missing a game, theScore will let…
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Samsung partners with Vogue to glamorize products in upcoming spread
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Samsung tends to get its devices as much exposure as possible. From the Academy Awards to the LeBron James spots, Samsung is there. So how is the company going after women that are very much into style? Vogue magazine. Samsung and the magazine have come together for a six page spread that features the Galaxy S 5, Gear Fit, and Gear 2. To humanize this spread that will be seen in eleven countries, English supermodel Eliza Cummings is showcasing Samsung’s products. Hit the source link to get a look at what Samsung and Vogue have to offer. Source: Samsung Tomorrow Come comment on this article: Samsung partners with Vogue to glamorize products in upcoming spread …
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Tinder will let you share photos with matches, but they disappear
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Wish you could share a little bit more with your Tinder matches before deciding to meet? Now you can share photos with that lucky guy or gal. And you should not worry about that image being on the open market for too long. Tinder will destroy it after 24 hours of existing. Now, whether or not your match screenshots the image is a whole different ballgame. And we will let you deem what is or is not appropriate to share. The shared photos cannot come from the gallery. Instead, they must be freshly taken and this is likely to ensure authenticity. People receiving your photo can like it or comment on it. If you are thinking this is very similar to Snapchat, you are 100% co…
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Ingredients can be displayed and sorted when using Google Search for recipes
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Today on a few Android social media accounts, Google has decided to show that searching for ingredients to a recipe is a piece of cake. Exposing the necessary ingredients requires you to search for the item, hit More, Search tools, and then a bar of items will appear at the top of the page. From there, choose ingredients and there you have it. You don’t even have to add the words “recipes” or “ingredients” to the search, just the item will do fine. Source: +Android Come comment on this article: Ingredients can be displayed and sorted when using Google Search for recipes Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAnd…