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Far Cry 4 will release on November 18th for PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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In an earnings presentation released on Thursday, Ubisoft revealed that Far Cry 4 would be coming to consoles and the PC on November 18th of this year. Far Cry 4 will follow up on the massive success of Far Cry 3, one of the surprise hits of 2012. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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You absolutely need to check out Fleksy, the fastest smartphone keyboard in the world
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Fleksy on Thursday announced that its Android keyboard app has broken the Guinness World Record for fastest testing, a feature Microsoft has recently bragged with during its Windows Phone 8.1 unveiling event. Microsoft said that using its Windows Phone WordFlow tech a user was able to beat the old record of 20.53 seconds to type a 126-letter sentence by more than two seconds (18.44 seconds). Now Fleksy says it has bested Microsoft by 0.25 seconds. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Comcast’s latest gift to subscribers: Broadband caps for everyone
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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The confluence of two huge events in the world of tech — the Comcast-TWC merger and the potential death of net neutrality — might have even wider reaching effects than expected for consumers. Speaking with investors on Wednesday, Comcast Executive VP David Cohen announced that the company is expected to implement a "usage-based billing" system within the next five years, effectively capping data usage for subscribers. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why you’re going to absolutely hate Comcast’s data caps
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1b938aaa5eddf61a4a16b00506118deb.jpg If there's one thing Comcast loves doing, it's figuring out how to grab even more money from its subscribers. But Comcast has a problem: More and more customers are choosing to reject its beloved bundles and only subscribe to it for Internet services so they can watch their favorite shows through Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and other online streaming services. To squeeze more money from these rascally cord cutters, Comcast has now said that it plans to implement bandwidth caps that will slap its users with fees if they watch too many episodes of House of Cards over its network. Continue reading…
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for May 14, 2014
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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 The 5 Best Android music player apps [May 2014] Carriers AT&T’s HTC One (M8) receiving update that fixes Google Drive bug Entry level ZTE Concord II added to T-Mobile and MetroPCS HTC One Remix to land on Verizon soon Gaming Monument Valley is now available in the Play Store after a very successful iOS run Flappy Bird will return to the Play Store in August Google Google patent…
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Xiaomi’s high-res MiPad unveiled, features first-ever Nvidia Tegra K1 chip
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Xiaomi now has a really nice tablet on the market, and it’s not just because of its awesome price. Designed (and named) similarly to the iPad, the MiPad has a 7.9-inch display with 2048 x 1536 pixels (324 ppi). But the really nice news here is that it’s the first device to feature Nvidia’s Tegra K1 chip, clocked at 2.2 GHz, along with a 192-core Kepler GPU. RAM is set at 2GB, and you’ll have two internal storage options, 16 or 64 GB respectively, with a microSD slot that can handle up to 128 GB of expanded storage. The rear camera is an 8MP Sony camera, and a 5MP camera in the front. The battery is pretty big — it’s a 6700 mAh LG battery. Stereo speakers are on the …
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HTC One Mini 2 officially announced
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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HTC finally took the wraps off of the One Mini 2, which is essentially a mini version of the One (M8). The One Mini 2 does sacrifice in specs, but it doesn’t in materials. It sports the same metal design and BoomSound speakers as the HTC One (M8), but it’s obviously a little smaller and you won’t get an UltraPixel rear camera nor will you get the Duo Camera effects. It measures 137 x 65 x 10.6mm, and is a little thicker than the original HTC One Mini. It will be available in Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver and Amber Gold colors. Hit the break for the full specs. 4.5-inch 720p (1280 x 720) display with 326 ppi 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Adreno…
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Xiaomi announces new Android smart TV with 4K display
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Xiaomi has officially announced a new television, the MI TV 2, after releasing its first smart TV last fall. This one proves to be a bit bigger (49 inches), and a really nice new feature — a 4K display — for only CN¥3,999 (equivalent to $640). Android is built into the TV (MIUI TV skin) and side loading for other TV apps is simple. The 4K panel has 3D capabilities with a 6.2mm aluminum bezel. The processor is a quad-core MediaTek MStar 6A918 chip (clocked at 1.45 GHz), 2GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and a microSD slot that can support up to 64GB. Some other features include a Bluetooth LE remote (for which you can install the app on your phone to control the TV …
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Variant of Galaxy Note 4 coming to all major carriers
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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We have some information today regarding the Samsung SM-N910 (possibly a variant for the Galaxy Note 4, as the Galaxy Note 4 is the SM-N900). We were already pretty sure that the phone would be coming to AT&T, but now we know it’ll be coming to Sprint, US Cellular, Verizon, T-Mobile and Bell Canada. All carriers should have the 32GB capacity available at launch. Stay tuned, as there’s certainly more to come. Source: @evleaks 1 / @evleaks 2 Come comment on this article: Variant of Galaxy Note 4 coming to all major carriers Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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Samsung: Galaxy S5 sales stronger than Galaxy S4
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In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Samsung’s co-chief executive and head of the mobile business J.K. Shin confirmed what some reports already revealed – that the Galaxy S5 has been selling very well in the first month – and provided a sales number for the phone's first month. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is the most ingenious way to protest the FCC’s net neutrality plans
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Here's an absolutely brilliant way to get people to flood the Federal Communications Commission's phone lines with angry complaints. Ars Technica reports that venture capitalist Brad Feld has created a new campaign called Stop The Slow Lane that will let you add a "slow lane" widget to your website that will intentionally slow your pages' load times and then tell users to complain to the FCC about it while they wait. You can find code for embedding the widget over at GitHub, although you'd better act quickly to get it up since the FCC is actually scheduled to vote on its net neutrality plan later on Thursday. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Apple’s massive Beats deal reportedly delayed
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Apple is poised to buy Beats for a massive $3.2 billion in its biggest acquisition ever, but the two companies are yet to finalize the deal, Re/code reports. In fact, Re/code's sources say that the deal may not be finalized until next week. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung exec spills some key details about the Galaxy Note 4
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In addition to confirming sales numbers for the Galaxy S5’s first month in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Samsung has also mentioned several details about upcoming devices including the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Tab S. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Brilliant new app may help you squeeze every last drop from your smartphone’s battery
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/47c1ce78cd86aa7dd135861de3db4bda.jpg As smartphones become more and more powerful, they also require more and more battery life. This is one reason why smartphone buyers now cite battery life as the most important thing they look for in a smartphone, even over ease of use and operating system. And now a new app launched on the Google Play store this week might help you get the very most out of your smartphone's battery so you don't have to spend money on an external battery pack. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Monument Valley is now available in the Play Store after a very successful iOS run
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Need a new game to put your brain to work? Look no further than Monument Valley. The game, which has gotten a ton of appraisal on iOS, is finally available for us Android folks. It costs $3.99 and is well worth the price since there are no purchases beyond that. In Monument Valley, players navigate the character through architectural mazes while there are optical illusions and other obstacles. The visuals are an absolute treat. Hit the break for a video, gallery, and download links. Click here to view the embedded video. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Monument Valley is now available in the Play Store after a very success…
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OnePlus CEO Peter Lau explains how the One costs just $299
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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The OnePlus One costs just $299 without a contract. At that price, it is still a handset with respectable specifications. So how can OnePlus do such a thing? It is quite simple. The amount of intermediaries is so small for the company. They go right to the consumer. OnePlus CEO Peter Lau says that “Rather than put money towards a large marketing budget, we are focusing on online marketing and community interaction.” With this, the OnePlus One is available just through them and not another retailer. So no additional cost has to be past on. Do you plan on buying a OnePlus One? Source: TechRadar Come comment on this article: OnePlus CEO Peter Lau explains how t…
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S series could be unveiled next month
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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Earlier today the Wall Street Journal reported that according to JK Shin, the Galaxy S 5 is doing quite well. Samsung has sold 11 million units to date. However, that bigger news might be the fact that the Galaxy Tab S could be announced next month. At the very end of the article, it was reported that Samsung is “planning to launch a new line of tablets for the first time in New York on June 12 at Madison Square Garden.” Madison Square Garden does seem like an interesting location since it holds nearly 20,000 people. This new line of tablets has to be the often leaked Galaxy Tab S series, which will feature AMOLED displays. At the same time as this report, Hi-…
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Flappy Bird will return to the Play Store in August
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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Flappy Bird had a short life in the Play Store before developer Dung Nguyen took it down in February for it being “too popular,” but it’s making a return. Nguyen told CNBC today that the game will return to iOS’s App Store and Google’s Play Store in August with a few changes, like multiplayer mode and being less addictive. Flappy Bird became a cultural phenomenon a few months ago when it was in its prime, before many replicas popped up. It’s a fair question to ask whether the game will be as popular after so many months. Source: Kotaku Via: DroidGamers Come comment on this article: Flappy Bird will return to the Play Store in August Visit TalkAndroi…
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AT&T’s HTC One (M8) receiving update that fixes Google Drive bug
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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The bug that was preventing AT&T owners of the HTC One (M8) from redeeming their 50GB of Google Drive space is now getting fixed. The carrier is pushing an update to the device after approving it from HTC. After installing the update, there is a chance that your free storage is still not there. In that case, clear data from the Drive application in Settings and all should be well. Let us know in the comments if you have gotten the update and enjoyed the 50GB of space. Come comment on this article: AT&T’s HTC One (M8) receiving update that fixes Google Drive bug Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndr…
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Sen. Franken more concerned about Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanner than Apple’s Touch ID
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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U.S. Senator Al Franken, Chairman of the Senate’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, has questions about the fingerprint scanner and its functionality in the newly launched Galaxy S5. On Tuesday, he sent Samsung a letter asking for answers on how the technology is supposed to work, and how Samsung is guarding the privacy of Galaxy S5 buyers using it. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Awesome ‘Superhot’ first-person shooter ready to become a full-fledged game
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Initially conceived for the 7 Day First Person Shooter challenge last August, Superhot quickly became an addictive online FPS – it can still be played in a browser – and its creators now want to turn it into a full-fledged game. The Superhot team needs $100,000 to take the game to the next level, and with 30 days to go in its Kickstarter campaign it has already topped $15,000 in pledges. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Watch Dogs will run at 900p resolution on PS4, 792p on Xbox One
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Watch Dogs came out of nowhere at E3 2012, wowing audiences by showcasing a new open world adventure that would help define the hype for the next generation of consoles. After an unfortunate delay that pushed the game into 2014, the release of Watch Dogs is finally in sight. Unfortunately, the adventure will be slightly downgraded from full HD as Ubisoft announced on its blog on Tuesday that Watch Dogs will run at 900p on the PlayStation 4 and an even lower 792p on the Xbox One. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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All proper sci-fi nerds have long dreamed of being able to take a trip in the Holodeck, a virtual reality chamber located on Star Trek's USS Enterprise where you can simulate any time, place and situation you want to be in. Oliver Kreylos, a computer science professor and researcher at the University of California, Davis, has come the closest we've seen yet to creating a working Holodeck and he's done it using an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and three Kinect sensors from a previous-generation Xbox. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Hands on: HTC unveils the all new HTC One mini 2
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/46e71abe89f13ebadfd1530bc1fa1231.jpg The comeback trail is long, winding and almost entirely uphill. It is not impossible to trek — just ask Apple, which battled back from the brink of bankruptcy to become the most valuable technology company on the planet. It certainly isn't an easy hike though, and it takes determination, smart marketing and great products. The HTC One (M8) is certainly a solid start, but it will take much more than one Android phone to put HTC back on the right path... even if it is the best Android phone in the world. So on Thursday, HTC announced its second new hero phone of 2014: The HTC One mini 2. …
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Internet service may soon cost more regardless of FCC’s net neutrality plans
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Net neutrality is obviously a very hot issue right now. Legions of web users have taken to Reddit, Twitter, Facebook and elsewhere to voice their concerns about the FCC's revised proposal, which seems to be designed specifically to allow Internet service providers to charge more to big companies looking for faster connections to end users. FCC chairman Tom Wheeler reportedly plans to further revise the commission's most recent proposal but regardless of his plans, one industry watcher believes broadband service is about to get even more expensive for Internet users in the United States. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report