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Don’t expect a handheld Xbox to compete with Vita, 3DS anytime soon
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Microsoft's Phil Spencer has always been a man of the people, and even in his new role as head of the Xbox division, he still takes time to answer questions from the community on Twitter. In his latest flurry of answers, Spencer confirmed that new IP and new sequels will be announced at E3 and he revealed that Cortana was almost brought on as the announcer for the show. Another interesting topic broached by the community was the potential existence of a portable console from Microsoft to rival the PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sony has figured out how to cram 185TB of data onto a single cassette tape
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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It turns out that audio cassette taps might be the wave of the future after all, at least when it comes to data storage. Forbes reports that Sony has figured out how to cram a whopping 185TB of data onto a single cassette tape using technology called sputter deposition that Forbes says "involves layers of magnetic crystals firing argon ions at a polymer film substrate." To get an idea of just how amazing this is, consider that a typical Blu-ray disc holds around 50GB of data, which means that Sony's new storage cassette can hold somewhere in the neighborhood of 3,700 Blu-ray films. Sony says that it's working on ways to make magnetic tape used in cassettes a practical tec…
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Apple’s iWatch ambitions may just be getting started
by Guest Ben Zigterman- 0 replies
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Apple has long been rumored to be working on an iWatch, and today a report from Reuters appears to confirm many of these rumors. According to one “mobile health executive” who recently met with Apple, the company “has aspirations beyond wearable devices, and is considering a full health and fitness services platform modeled on its apps store.” Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Google Docs now allows users to crop and add borders to images
by Guest Macky Evangelista- 0 replies
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If you’re a Google Docs user you are now able to crop and add borders to the images that you apply. This certainly makes your life a little easier as you don’t have to use a different tool to apply these changes on the images that you wish to use. For simple and quick instructions on how to apply these features, check out the source link! source: Google Support Come comment on this article: Google Docs now allows users to crop and add borders to images Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini to sport a 4.47-inch display
by Guest Macky Evangelista- 0 replies
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Thanks to an image from the Zauba site, we may have a confirmation on the size of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini’s display. The image shows to have the device sporting a 4.5″ (4.47″ to be exact) Super AMOLED display with the resolution of 720p. Other specs of the device include a quad-core Snapdragon 400 CPU, 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage paired with an 8MP rear and 2MP front-facing camera. The mini will also have IP67 certification just like it’s bigger brother. Does a mini S5 interest any of you at all? source: SamsungBlog Come comment on this article: Samsung Galaxy S 5 mini to sport a 4.47-inch display Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, A…
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Send files from your mobile device via WiFi with IPCast
by Guest Macky Evangelista- 0 replies
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Thanks to an XDA forum member by the name of stefanuc111, you are able to send files wirelessly via Wi-Fi to other devices that are connected to the same network with his app called IPCast. As per the dev, “IPCast allows you to send, receive and stream content, without need cables, in a simple and easy way. IPCast operates through any Wi-Fi network and between any device that has a browser installed. In fact it does not require any client installation.” Here’s a small list of what IPCast can do: Send and receive any file. Send your installed apps. Display photo in the browser. Stream music and video in the browser. SoundBeam: To synchronize playback between device…
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Kyocera Hydro Vibe headed to Sprint and Virgin Mobile
by Guest Macky Evangelista- 0 replies
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Today Kyocera announced their most recent mobile device in the Hydro Vibe and will be released on Sprint and Virgin Mobile’s network come May 9th (May 27th for Virgin Mobile). Pricing for the Hydro Vibe will be set at $0 down and 24 monthly payments of $9.59 with Sprint’s Easy Pay plan while Virgin Mobile will have it at $149.99 off-contract. As for specs, you can expect a 4.5-inch 960×540 display, 1.2GHz quad-core MSM8926 processor, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of built-in storage, a microSD card slot, an 8MP and 2MP front and rear camera respectively. The device will have LTE capabilities and come with a 2,000mAh battery to power it all. Also, it wouldn’t be named “Hydra” if it…
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Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch receives voice-to-text feature
by Guest Macky Evangelista- 0 replies
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If you don’t wish to take your phone out and respond to your contact, you can now tap the voice icon in your Toq smartwatch and voice out your response. Afterwards, you will be shown your message before you decide to send it out or not. You can check out the new feature right below in the promo video! Download the new update and you’ll be good to go. Click here to view the embedded video. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Qualcomm’s Toq smartwatch receives voice-to-text feature Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid
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Be careful what you send through email on iOS 7
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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You might want to hold off on sending sensitive attachments through your iPhone or iPad if it runs on iOS 7 or higher. 9to5Mac draws our attention to a recent post from German security researcher Andreas Kurtz, who claims that encryption for email attachments has been disabled on iOS versions 7 and higher, even the recently released iOS 7.1.1 that was issued specifically to fix security flaws. Kurtz says that he reported the problem to Apple, which supposedly acknowledged it but didn't give a timeline for when a fix would be released. As 9to5Mac says, this is obviously a potential problem because Apple touts iOS 7 as providing encryption for email attachments and many use…
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Apple shares surge past $600 for the first time since 2012
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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It's amazing what a strong earnings report and a 7-for-1 stock split will do for your company's share price. Apple shares surged past the $600 mark on Monday and closed at $600.96 each, which is the highest they've been since November 2012. Apple's stock value had peaked at around $700 in September 2012 before falling all the way down to under $400 in April 2013. However, the company's better-than-expected iPhone sales in its latest quarterly earnings report coupled with news that it will enact a 7-for-1 stock split in early June have helped reignite demand for Apple's stock. Investors may also be feeling bullish at the sales prospects of the iPhone 6, which will finally …
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Microsoft is trying to make the Xbox One and Xbox 360 even more powerful
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Microsoft is apparently looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to help it further boost the performance of both its new Xbox One console and the older Xbox 360 model, GamingBolt reveals, speculating that the company wants to further improve and optimize the performance of the consoles’ processors. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Why Apple’s iWatch might be much more ambitious than you think
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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As ZDNet reports, some recent LinkedIn profile updates indicate that Apple has hired biomedical engineers from companies including Vital Connect, Sano Intelligence, O2 Medtech and Masimo. These companies manufacture devices that monitor respiratory functions, heart rate and body temperature. What might the biomedical monitoring functions of iWatch mean for the regular consumer? Many of the companies Apple seems to be hiring from have far broader and deeper goals than telling people what their heart rate is. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Video: New deal lets you add products to your Amazon shopping cart from Twitter
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/81b791df43f54ea0565e8b0005fd420c.jpg Amazon is ready to offer shoppers an interesting new way to purchase various goods by letting them connect their Amazon and Twitter accounts in order to add new products to their Amazon shopping carts with a simple hashtag. By adding #AmazonCart in replies to tweets that have Amazon product links in them, users will be able to add those products to their carts, The Next Web reports. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to use (or remove) My Magazine on the Galaxy S 5
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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My Magazine was first introduced on the Galaxy Note 3, and it also made its way onto the Galaxy TabPRO series of tablets. It’s no surprise that it found its way onto the Galaxy S 5, but the implementation is a little different. Just like HTC’s BlinkFeed, it now resides on the leftmost home screen. However, My Magazine is really only a gateway into Flipboard whereas BlinkFeed was built from the ground up. My Magazine is more powerful to an extent, but only once you dive deeper into the app (Flipboard). BlinkFeed provides more information from the home screen, which is really what you want. With My Magazine, you have to tap a few more times to get to the stories, but it …
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Amazon introduces #AmazonCart to add items to shopping cart from Twitter
by Guest Harrison Kaminsky- 0 replies
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Today, Amazon introduced a new shopping feature which will allow users to add items to their carts directly from Twitter, by simply adding “#AmazonCart” to the end of a tweet. Users have to sync their Amazon and Twitter accounts (through Amazon’s social settings), and will then be able to reply “#AmazonCart” to any tweet that has an Amazon product link in it. Of course simply sending the tweet won’t close the sale for Amazon — the tweet only adds the item to your shopping cart. Check out Amazon’s promotional video for the feature after the break below. Click here to view the embedded video. Source: TheNextWeb Come comment on this article: Amazon introdu…
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Pananoid Android’s Peek function now available as standalone APK
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Back in March, Paranoid Android added a new feature called Peek, which functions much like Active Notifications on a Moto X, to their custom ROM. Since installation of a custom ROM may be more than what some users are willing to undertake, computer science student Zhe Lu decided to break the Peek app away from the rest of the ROM and convert it into a standalone APK that could be installed on any device running at least Android 4.4.2. Lu is still testing the APK, especially for compatibility with a variety of devices. If you want to give it a try on your smartphone or other Android device, just download the APK using the link below. Make sure you have your device’s set…
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Google expands Google Shopping Express service to NYC, LA areas
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Google has announced an expansion of their Google Shopping Express micro-delivery service to Manhattan and the West Los Angeles area. These join the San Francisco Bay area as locations with access to the service. Google indicates they plan to continue to expand to other areas around Los Angeles as well as Queens and Brooklyn in the New York City area. Google Shopping Express gives users the ability to place a same day order for certain goods from a variety of retailers. Rather than driving to a store yourself, Google handles the delivery chore for you, getting your item and bringing it to your doorstep or a designated drop-off point. Google does not mark-up the prices …
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Huawei smartphone images leak, reveal Samsung “inspiration”
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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Some images have leaked on the Chinese site Weibo suggesting Huawei has a new device for their “Glory” line of smartphones, a device that is heavily influenced by Samsung’s design cues. The device, referred to a a Huawei Glory 3X Pro, comes with a Samsung inspired faux leather back similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. According to sources, the device will feature a 5.5-inch screen running at 1080p resolution. The Glory 3X Pro will come with a MediaTek octa-core processor running at 1.7GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. All of this hardware will sell for approximately 1,699 yuan ($271 USD). What do you think of this move by Huawei? source: Weibo …
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Leak suggests Samsung’s next Galaxy Tabs will be two of the most impressive tablets ever
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Samsung has released some pretty impressive Android tablets in the past, but a new rumor suggests that the company's next flagship slates could be some of the most impressive tablets the world has ever seen. The rumor comes from SamMobile, which has a good track record when covering unannounced Samsung devices, and it suggests that the South Korean consumer electronics giant's next big tablets could be beastly devices with cutting-edge specs and the best displays ever seen on large tablets. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is the G3, LG’s supposed ‘Galaxy S5 killer’
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e6046fc8c8e5dff82993dfc8c46b6ca5.jpg Following the various leaked images allegedly showing the LG G3 — a phone that has been called a "Galaxy S5 killer" in the past — a new set of pictures posted via Twitter by @evleaks seems to show the phone’s design. The images feature both the white and black versions of the handset, and also show its rumored home screen interface, likely picked up from a different G3 leak. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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This is how Google forces its core product on Android device makers
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Google was recently hit with an antitrust lawsuit (seeking class action status), which alleges that the company’s mostly secret agreements with Android smartphone and tablet makers – which include provisions that prevent the OEMs from including competing apps on their devices other than Google’s set of apps, with special emphasis on search – allow Google to monopolize the mobile search business, driving up the cost of devices in the process. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Future travel: Don’t pack, just email what you need to a 3D printer
by Guest Tero Kuittinen- 0 replies
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An Amsterdam art gallery called Galerie VIVID is having an exhibition that amounts to a meditation of how 3D printing could reshape travel. The artist Janne Kyttanen has designed a collection of objects that a woman flying for a beach vacation could conceivably print out at a resort instead of packing them with her in her suitcase, including a handbag, a multi-purpose dress, sunglasses, shoes, etc. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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How to bring one of the HTC One (M8)’s best features to your phone
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/efb44293c3376e60dbaf78b7f27534ee.jpg Among the many impressive new features that HTC added with the HTC One (M8) was new "Motion Launch" functionality that gives you much more control over your device using simple gestures, such as the ability to both wake it up and put it back to sleep by double-tapping the display. Unfortunately, the only way to get this incredibly cool feature so far has been to buy an HTC One (M8)... until now, that is. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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LG G3 press render leaks yet again, this time the display is on
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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Within the last few days, we have seen plenty of the upcoming LG G3. A few days ago, we saw multiple photos of the handset surface on the web. Yesterday, @evleaks shared two press renders. It featured the LG G3 once in black and again in white. Now we have a press render of the device with the display illuminated. The takeaway from the image above is that LG’s goal of eliminating a smartphone’s bezel is coming along. The LG G2 was applauded for this and now it has caused other smartphones’ bezels to be compared. We also see on-screen buttons are still present, but that is something we have known already. Look closely, though, and you will notice below the weather forec…
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Samsung explains “modern flash” design concepts behind Galaxy S 5
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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Samsung’s design team has given a brief interview elaborating on the design process behind their latest Galaxy S 5. Samsung went with a design concept they call “modern flash,” a sophisticated and youthful urban style infused with emotion. The design helped Samsung create the UI and UX of the entire device, from the colors they picked to the default wallpapers to the texture of the back of the device they went with. Samsung has gone for a nature-inspired feel with their last two flagship phones, but with the S 5, they went for a more abstract, geometric feeling. This abstract design is most prevalent in the lock screen wallpaper of the device, with hard edges that S…