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FEATURED: Here are all the most exciting unreleased Android phones coming in 2014
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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HTC's One (M8) and Samsung's Galaxy S5 are two of the best Android smartphones that will launch in 2014. In fact, they're two of the best smartphones that have ever existed, period. But there are plenty of other fantastic phones set to debut this year and people in the market for a new handset might want to think twice before rushing into a new contract right now. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This incredible handheld scanner breaks down what you’re eating molecule by molecule
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Now this is an incredible way to count calories. Israeli company Consumer Physics has launched a new Kickstarter project that might be the most ambitious idea we've yet seen on the popular crowd-funding website. The product is called SCiO and it's essentially a handheld spectrometer that breaks down an object's compounds by scanning the way that light interacts with its molecular vibrations to determine its unique optical signature. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is how much the Moto X+1 will cost
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Motorola has been careless enough to reveal more details on its website about its upcoming Moto X+1 flagship handsets, shortly after it confirmed the phone’s name on a MotoMaker page. Droid-Life has found more evidence that suggests the Moto X+1 will be soon launched, including carriers mentions, as well as leather options for the phones rear case. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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HTC One M8 on sale for $99 tomorrow only
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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If you’ve been thinking about buying an HTC One M8, do it tomorrow. For Mother’s Day, HTC is offering their flagship phone at just $99 with contract. That’s half off its original price. The deal runs from May 8th at 12:01 am to 11:50 pm the same day. T-Mobile doesn’t seem to be participating in this deal, so for the sale you’ll have to sign a contract with either AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon. If you aren’t too familiar with the One M8, the device has a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU with 2GB of RAM, alongside 16 or 32GB of storage, a 4 UltraPixel DUO camera, a 2600 mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat. You can check out more info on the deal via the source link. Source: HT…
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Google Play Services 4.4 brings Street View embed, running/walking detectors, more
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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Android developers – Google Play Services has been updated to version 4.4, bringing with it a lot of new possibilities. The new features include the ability to embed Street View imagery in apps, detect activities like running or walking, and display in-app promo ads. The rollout has already begun, but in true Google fashion, it will take a while for everyone to receive it. You can check out full information about the new features the update includes via the source link below. Source: Android Developers Blog Come comment on this article: Google Play Services 4.4 brings Street View embed, running/walking detectors, more Visit TalkAndroid for Android news…
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Google Wallet update adds multi-account support
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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Along with many other Google apps, Google Wallet has begun receiving an update today. With the update comes a simple quick account switcher that allows you to access your various Wallet accounts easily. The account switcher lies in the left-hand panel of the app, which makes it a lot easier that the previous versions of the app, which required you to completely wipe all info before changing accounts. In addition, the update adds a quick settings shortcut in that same left-hand panel, and cleans up the actual settings menu. You can find a link to download the updated app past the break. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Google Wallet u…
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Google Camera 2.1 to add ability to take photos while recording video
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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While the Google Camera app was only just released to the Play Store under a month ago, it seems like it’s already being updated. Upon its release it was highly regarded by many, with a number of great effects. The update adds one important feature that a number of people were sad to lose in making the transition from other camera apps – the ability to take photos while recording video. With the new update to Google Camera 2.1.042, that feature has returned. The update is rolling out in stages, and as such the Play Store listing has not been updated to reflect the new app. You can download the APK from XDA-developers here, or you can hit the break for the Play Store do…
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Copper Gold variant of Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Verizon
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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When Samsung initially unveiled the Galaxy S 5 back in February, they said that the device would be coming in Shimmery White, Charcoal Black, Electric Blue and Copper Gold. Until now, we’ve only seen the device in black and white here in the States, but that Copper Gold color is on the way. According to sources, the gold variant will be a Verizon exclusive. There isn’t any pricing or availability information just yet, but Verizon usually sells the S5 at $199.99 with a two-year commitment. That color looks awfully bandaid-esque, doesn’t it? Source: evleaks Come comment on this article: Copper Gold variant of Samsung Galaxy S 5 coming to Verizon Visit TalkAn…
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This is the only way to recognize your fellow S.H.I.E.L.D. employees on the street
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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After employing the chief of Gotham’s finest and Iron Man himself to promote the new HTC One (M8) – though they were not in character in those commercials – HTC is ready to use an actual hero to promote the handset — at least by association. The Taiwanese handset maker will offer a few lucky winners a limited edition S.H.I.E.L.D. HTC One (M8) phone that has a S.H.I.E.L.D. logo on the back and identifying number. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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It’s on: Google, Facebook, Amazon and more slam the FCC’s plan for Internet ‘fast lanes’
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/016f7a80c6ccc3039b7976ce2ebb3337.jpg The Federal Communications Commission's plan to allow for Internet "fast lanes" has just run into another major roadblock. In a letter sent to the FCC, several tech heavyweights slammed its reported plans to let ISPs charge Internet companies more money in exchange for ensuring a faster delivery of their traffic. Among the many huge names to sign the letter were Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Netflix, Dropbox and Yahoo. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Titanfall sales totaled nearly 1 million after just three weeks
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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Ahead of its release back in Mach, Titanfall was rumored to have helped Microsoft sell as many as 1 million Xbox Ones. That rumor was never confirmed nor denied, but now we know how many copies of Titanfall sold last quarter, and it looks like the rumor is at least plausible. According to NPD numbers cited by COO Peter Moore, EA sold 925,000 copies of Titanfall last quarter. These numbers don’t include digital sales bought from EA's Origin PC service or from the Xbox One dashboard. They also don’t include worldwide sales. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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AOL’s dialup business might finally, finally die in 5 years
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/a4c65e0114f6fc645843b9a9a05ca077.jpg Millions of Americans are still trapped in AOL dialup hell... but they might not be for much longer. Jackdaw Research chief Jan Dawson has put together a handy chart showing AOL's operating income before depreciation and amortization (OIBDA) by segment and he concludes that, based on AOL's current dialup subscriber churn rate, the company "has another 5 years before dialup business dies and it has to find a new source of profit." Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here’s one place where humans are coming to steal robots’ jobs
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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Man bites dog, human steals robot's job? That's sort of the story in Japan, where SingularityHub reports that Toyota is temporarily replacing robots with human workers so they can figure out what the robots can do better and thus build more efficient robots. Essentially, Toyota has found that you can't rely entirely on robots to do all the work for you if you hope to keep boosting their productivity — rather, you need humans who have knowledge of the production process teach them better ways to build cars. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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iPhone 6 mockup shown up-close and hands-on in new photos
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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The team at MacRumors has apparently grown tired of seeing all of these leaked iPhone 6 mockups without being able to try them out. That's why they've now 3D printed their own mockup of the device based on leaked schematics to get a feel for just how different the larger device will be when it releases later this year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why the Wii U is pretty much toast
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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For a long time, many diehard Nintendo fans have clung to the hope that Wii U sales would finally explode once Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 and the new Super Smash Bros. game, two titles that have been absolute goldmines for Nintendo in the past. However Time's Matt Peckham, who has staunchly defended Nintendo's overall business model and strategy in the past, says that it's basically game over for the Wii U no matter how good its big upcoming games are. And the reason for this is pretty simple: There's just nothing that great about the Wii U. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Here are all the giant companies you’d have to combine to create Alibaba
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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China-based e-commerce giant Alibaba is preparing for an IPO. The company is expected to raise more than $15 billion in its initial offering, and it could even top the $16 billion Facebook racked up back in 2012, making it the largest technology sector IPO of all time. Alibaba is often referred to as "the Amazon of China" but the truth is that Alibaba's reach stretches much, much further than Amazon's. In fact you might be shocked at how many huge well-known Western companies it would take to cover all of the industries Alibaba spans. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint attempts to rewrite the T-Mobile merger as a boon for consumers
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Sprint hasn't had any luck moving forward with its proposed acquisition of T-Mobile so far, but CEO Dan Hesse is doing everything he can to spin the merger as a beneficial for the market as a whole. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Hesse claimed that a bigger No. 3 provider would force the top 2 to remain competitive, rather than continuing to compete in an unsustainable price war. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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After all this time, Apple’s iPad is still the most beloved tablet
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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Despite an onslaught of competititon, Apple’s iPad received the highest marks on the latest J.D. Power tablet satisfaction survey. According to the survey of over 2,500 tablet users, the iPad ranked first in every category except price and its overall satisfaction score of 830 out of 1,000 beat Samsung at 822, Asus at 820, Amazon at 817, and Acer at 769. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Vivo announces Xshot including 13MP camera with f/1.8 aperture
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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Today Vivo announced their newest high-end smartphone, the Vivo Xshot. The device is set to be very centered on the camera, as the name suggests. Despite previous rumors, the device does not come with a 24MP camera, but will instead feature a 13MP sensor made by Sony. The camera will also feature optical image stabilization and large f/1.8 aperture. Not only that, but a dual-tone LED flash is also used in the camera, and it’s capable of 4K video recording. Apart from the camera, the device features a 5.2-inch 1080p display, a quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The device has a similar design as the Vivo Xplay 3S, a…
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Godzilla: Strike Zone emerges in the Play Store for free
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Before the film is released in theaters later this month, you can play the official mobile game for Godzilla. In the Play Store right now is Godzilla: Strike Zone. The description for the game says players will be tasked with rescuing people from the destruction left by the giant beast. So if you are brave enough to go against the one and only, go right ahead and download the game. Hit the break for the gallery, trailer, and download links. Click here to view the embedded video. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Godzilla: Strike Zone emerges in the Play Store for free Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, a…
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List of Samsung devices getting Android 4.4 update leaked
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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An internal document of Samsung devices that will be getting the Android 4.4 update has been leaked, showing some interesting choices. As can be seen by the image above, the list will feature the Galaxy SIII LTE, Galaxy S4 Mini, the Galaxy Grand 2, the Galaxy Mega 5.8, and the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The list also confirms something which we hoped wouldn’t be the case – due to “unresolved problems” the international Galaxy SIII will not be getting the Android 4.4 KitKat update. This is likely due to issues implementing TouchWiz applications. The same source has also confirmed that Samsung has begun testing Android 4.4.3 for the Galaxy S5, and that some of the updates on …
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Google acquires Appetas, a restaurant website builder
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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With technology, the dining scene is basically dominated by Yelp. By purchasing Appetas, Google hopes to carve into the success Yelp has enjoyed. Appetas is a company that will build a website from the ground up for restaurants. They combine services from OpenTable and GrubHub to provide local businesses with a competitive site. With this acquisition comes a takeover. Appetas will shutdown and the team will be absorbed by Google. Appetas intends on “working with our customers to transition their websites over to alternative platforms.” Kindly so, they will contact each and every customer to make the entire process go smoothly. Source: Appetas Come comment on th…
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The 5 best Android apps for drawing and sketching
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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Sketching on your smartphone or tablet has become a lot more popular over the last few years, especially for tablet owners. As such, a number of great sketching apps have been released, all of which are different from each other. But which one is the best one for you? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best sketch apps on the app store to help you decide. Hit the break to get started. ArtFlow by ArtFlow Studio Artflow is perhaps one of the more popular sketching apps for Android, and it is also very full featured. The app includes a number of great tools for the artists among us – in fact, there’s over 70 brushes and other tools available. The app also in…
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New leak shows us the phone that won’t save BlackBerry
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/62a2e62c1d6905c22b852a62ee5ce6c7.jpg BlackBerry is not quite ready to roll over and die, but phones like the BlackBerry Magnum shown in a fresh set of leaked images won’t make its fight for survival any easier in a world dominated by iOS and Android devices. CrackBerry has found a few pictures on Weibo that show a Bold-like BlackBerry Magnum, although it’s not clear whether such a device will launch anytime soon. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Video: This tiny Dimple will fix all your Android button problems
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Not all smartphone users enjoy their sleek smartphones button-free, and would prefer actual physical buttons for certain actions. Dimple has been imagined with these users in mind, and the project is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo. Each band-aid-like Dimple sticker offers users access to four buttons that can be configured to trigger certain actions on Android smartphones and tablets once an NFC connection is established. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report