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AT&T building 4G LTE in-flight service
by Guest Christian de Looper- 0 replies
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AT&T announced today that they are building a 4G LTE in-flight connectivity service to enable users to be able to access the Internet even in the sky. The service will launch for commercial airlines, and will launch as soon as the end of 2015. The goal is to provide fast and reliable WiFi, and things like cockpit communications, maintenance operations and crew services will also likely see an improvement. To build this service AT&T will create an air-to-ground network in the U.S., which will be based on global 4G LTE standards. Hit the break for the press release! Mobilizing the Sky: AT&T Building 4G LTE In-Flight Connectivity Service 4G LTE-bas…
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Apple-Samsung case jurors have 53 pages of instructions to go through before a verdict is...
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Samsung has hit yet another speed bump. This one will really slow things down. The jurors have 53 pages of instructions to analyze before reaching a verdict. At stake is the proof of damages and the amount being rewarded. Judge Lucy Koh made it clear to the jurors that “It is your duty to find the facts from all the evidence in the case.” Taking as much time as necessary to reach the proper verdict is the goal (as it is in any case). Within the 53 pages of instructions lies seven patents that Apple claims Samsung is infringing upon. Two of the seven patents being discussed are closely related to Android and Google. This is because …
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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for April 28, 2014
by Guest Robert Nazarian- 0 replies
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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!! Contests Win a Galaxy S 5, HTC One M8, LG G2, Nexus 5, or Note 3 courtesy of Poweramp, Negri Electronics and TalkAndroid Accessories Samsung launches Level series, new line of premium mobile audio products Android Books HP readying first Google approved laptop running Android Apple vs Samsung Apple-Samsung case jurors have 53 pages of instructions to go through before a verdict is reached Apps …
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Google patents dual-Glass design, suggests Google Glass with two lenses may be in the works
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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A patent filed by Google suggests their vision for the future of Google Glass will involve something that may actually look like normal glasses. The patent shows a pair of lenses with Glass covering both eyes, as opposed to just a single frame like it is right now. The patent was filed way back in September of 2011, and really opens up some new possibilities of what Glass can do. Glass covering both eyes could create a unique HUD or even true 3D experiences, something no other product has managed to successfully do for mainstream consumers. The patent also lists this design as being able to adjust its color scheme and visibility based on the background, which …
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Galaxy S5 ‘killer’ confirmed to launch next month
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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LG on Tuesday confirmed the name of its next Android flagship device, the LG G3, in a press release announcing the company’s “improved first-quarter 2014 results.” The LG G3, expected to be one of the main Galaxy S5 rivals this year, has been featured in plenty of reports and leaks so far, with some of them suggesting the phone will arrive earlier than anticipated. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Apple launches new MacBook Airs that are faster than ever and $100 cheaper
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Apple on Tuesday quietly unveiled new MacBook Air models, as previously reported, but the new laptops will not offer any particularly interesting updates – a recent report claimed new Air models will be even thinner and lighter than their predecessors, but that’s not the case for Apple’s early 2014 Air models. What’s significant though is that the new Airs are now cheaper than ever, no matter what model buyers end up choosing. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint’s Q1 loss narrows but nearly half a million subscribers flee
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c2e2637f9d512bc2e20bfc14bf8fd4dd.jpeg Sprint on Tuesday announced its earnings results for the first quarter of the year, revealing that it lost nearly half a million net customers during the period. The carrier said it lost 231,000 net postpaid subscribers and 364,000 net prepaid customers during Q1 2014, with the Sprint platform serving nearly 54 million subscribers in total at the end of the quarter. The company sold 5 million smartphones during the period and moved 3 million customers onto new Sprint Framily plans. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung reports second straight profit drop: 5 key takeaways from Samsung’s Q1 earnings
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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Samsung on Tuesday reported its second consecutive quarter of declining on-year profits as growth of the company's high-end smartphone sales continued to slow. The company posted audited first-quarter results that were in line with the guidance it released earlier in April. Operating profit came in at $8.2 billion, a 3.3% decline from the year-ago quarter, on revenue totaling $52 billion. Net profit climbed 5.9% to 7.34 billion thanks to improved margins. Samsung said its results should improve in the second quarter of the year thanks to sales of its new Galaxy S5 flagship phone, which launched during the second week of April. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy G…
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Here’s where you can email the FCC to complain about its new net neutrality proposal
by Guest Zach Epstein- 0 replies
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A few days ago, we wrote about how you can save the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission has taken a great deal of heat over its new net neutrality proposal, which many argue is designed specifically to ensure that Internet service in the United States is not neutral. If that accurately describes your position on the matter, there are a few things you can do. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Skype introduces free group video calling for PC, Mac and Xbox One
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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One of Skype's best features is now free for everyone. Skype announced on Monday that group video calling, which was previously a Premium-only feature, is now free for all users on the PC, Mac and Xbox One. It took years of requests from the community, but Skype wants to stay competitive in a very saturated field. Plenty of other programs, including Google Hangouts, have allowed free conference calls for quite some time. Skype plans to expand the roll out to even more platforms in the future. In the meantime, Skype Premium is no longer available as the company attempts to refresh its service to account for free group video calls. Phone call subscriptions are still offere…
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Microsoft unveils Xbox Originals, first original shows launch in June
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f8b1aed0feb56d4752b0e3c3f4d894cc.png Many of the details surrounding Microsoft's Xbox Originals initiative were revealed in a report by Bloomberg earlier this month, but Microsoft is now prepared to share its official announcement. The original programming will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and other Microsoft devices starting this June. Some of the shows that have already been committed to the lineup include a Halo series produced by Steven Spielberg, a Halo digital feature produced by Ridley Scott and a documentary series about stories of modern technology that have never received the attention the deserve. Continue r…
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HP looks set to announce the first dedicated Android laptop
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Up to now, Android has been reserved for smartphones, tablets and the occasional hybrid, but a leaked video reveals that HP might be bringing Google's mobile operating system to the computer market. Notebook Italia was the first to come across a video on HP's website showcasing the HP Slatebook 14, a low-end laptop that appears to be the rumored "Androidbook" which never came to fruition last year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Andy brings seamless Android emulation to your desktop
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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Playing your favorite mobile games on a computer just got a whole lot easier. Andy is a standalone Android OS application for your desktop, bringing the full Android experience from your phone to your PC or Mac. Andy runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and the developers plan to keep the program current with the most recent version of Android as future updates roll out. Once you've installed the software, you'll be asked to sign into your Google account as well as 1ClickSync in order to sync up Andy and the Android device you want to pair with your desktop. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Elop denies he was Ballmer’s plant at Nokia
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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As tempting as it might be to believe the Grand Elop Conspiracy theory, the man at the center of it all insists that it's not true. ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley notices that former Nokia CEO and current Microsoft exec Stephen Elop was asked during a question-and-answer session on Monday to react to accusations that he was a "Trojan Horse" at Nokia whose job was solely to bring the company's value down enough for Microsoft to buy it on the cheap. Elop, as you might expect, was having none of it. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Sprint’s LG G Flex to receive Android 4.4 today
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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For the Sprint owners out there who bought the LG G Flex, there’s some good news for you today. The carrier announced today that KitKat will be rolling out for the device beginning today, April 28.The update (version LS995ZV6) is rolling out in batches, so you may have to be patient to receive your update. Everyone should have the update by May 7. It’s till to be seen what UI tweaks 4.4 will bring to the G Flex, since Sprint lists ”OS upgrade to Android 4.4 (Kit Kat)” as the only improvement in the OTA. Source: Sprint Come comment on this article: Sprint’s LG G Flex to receive Android 4.4 today Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much mo…
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Verizon pushing Android 4.4 to Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
by Guest Justin Herrick- 0 replies
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The KitKat parade that started last week is rolling over to this week. This time it is the Verizon variant of the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition receiving the bump to the latest version of Android. The update version is KOT49H.P605VVRUCNC2. Hit the break for the changelog Verizon posted. UPGRADE THE OS TO ANDROID 4.4 (KIT KAT) • Immersive Mode automatically provides full screen viewing • Faster multi-tasking • Print services for HP ePrint, Google Cloud Print and other printers in the Google Play Store • Multi-User Mode allows you to create user accounts and permissions for others to set up and customize their apps, wallpaper and so on KEY DEVICE ENHANCEM…
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Easter egg hunt for Google I/O 2014 registration codes concludes
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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During the past couple weeks, some Google developers have been on an Easter egg hunt that yielded a registration code for this year’s Google I/O event. The hunt commenced as developers found leads that unlocked access to a text-based robot assistant named Icarus Odessa. I.O. then led the programs on a space-themed text adventure game. Along the way, the hunt exposed developers to several different Google products and platforms like: Google Developers home – a source for APIs, documentation, developer tools, programs, trainings, and open-source projects; YouTube channels – covering Android and Google Developer topics, the YouTube channels include tutorials, overviews …
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OnePlus issues statement about Oppo situation
by Guest Jeff Causey- 0 replies
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OnePlus has issued a statement regarding the news that broke yesterday suggesting OnePlus was owned by Oppo. The statement was meant to help clear things up, but depending on how concerned someone is with clarity about the situation, it may just serve to muddy the waters. According to OnePlus: “…OnePlus is a separately run company that does share common investors with OPPO. One of those investors is OPPO Electronic. OPPO Electronic is an investment company and is not the same as OPPO Mobile. OnePlus is also in talks with other investors.” OnePlus seems to be making the point that the Oppo listed in the SIPO documents is not the same Oppo that produces competing…
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New HTC One M8 Ace to have plastic unibody, high-end specs with low price
by Guest Aditya Thawardas- 0 replies
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In the past HTC has made comments leading people to believe they don’t like flagship plastic devices, but new reports suggest that they are on their way to making their own. According to sources, the company’s new HTC One M8 Ace will feature a plastic body instead of aluminum. In addition, the device will have specs almost identical to Samsung’s Galaxy S 5, with a 5-inch 1080p display plus a 2.5GHz, quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC, but a much lower pricetag. We’ll just have to wait and see, as the device may be announced sometime next month. Source: Engadget Come comment on this article: New HTC One M8 Ace to have plastic unibody, high-end specs with low price …
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Video: Bungie’s Destiny makes an explosive entrance with new cooperative gameplay trailer
by Guest Jacob Siegal- 0 replies
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If there's one multiplayer title that should be on your radar this year, it's Destiny. Bungie, the team that made the Xbox a household name with Halo, is working on its first original IP in years, and the developer has finally shared a longer look at the actual gameplay this week. In the video, we see a group of players storming the House of Devil's lair, a hideout for the Fallen and location of the Strike cooperative mission. Destiny's vast scope includes several planets and moons within our solar system, but this mission takes place on a desolate Earth, overrun with aggressive enemies. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt SSD review: Finicky mechanical HDDs are dead to me
by Guest Darren Murph- 0 replies
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First, a story. I loathe mechanical hard drives. They’re painfully slow, annoyingly finicky, and prone to failure — the consumer ones, anyway. Toss one in a cheap USB 3.0 enclosure, however, and you’ve got a bona fide recipe for disaster. I’m sure I could find millions who’d comment that their [insert external HDD here] is still humming fine after a few years, but my wife and I have blown through six failures in the past four years. Brand, capacity, bus — it matters not. These things just aren’t designed for being used in a coach airline seat, thrown around at will, and generally having their key attribute (read: mobility) being taken advantage of. Continue reading... …
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Nokia’s rumored ‘Superman’ smartphone is coming soon to save our selfies
by Guest Chris Smith- 0 replies
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Microsoft will reportedly launch a new Nokia Windows Phone 8.1 handset that will focus on selfies, no pun intended. The Verge has learned that the Nokia device code-named “Superman” will feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, a significant improvement compared to most other handsets. Additionally, the handset will feature a 4.7-inch display and mid-ranged specs, according to the site. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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AT&T’s next big move: In-flight WiFi based on its high-speed LTE service
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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AT&T wants to make sure you never go without data connectivity on a flight ever again. The carrier announced on Monday that is "plans to launch a high-speed 4G LTE-based in-flight connectivity service" for commercial airlines that will arrive as soon as late 2015. AT&T says that the network will provide much more reliable service than other in-flight Wi-Fi services that are regularly marred by inconsistent connectivity and slow data speeds. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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New report suggests HTC’s next phone will seriously undercut the Galaxy S5
by Guest Brad Reed- 0 replies
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HTC may mock Samsung's use of plastic for its flagship smartphone but the Taiwanese company isn't above using plastic itself for mid-range devices. Unnamed sources tell Engadget that HTC's upcoming HTC M8 Ace smartphone will be a plastic device that will have almost the exact same major specifications as Samsung's Galaxy S5 (a 5-inch 1080p display, a a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, etc.) but will be priced at around $480 off contract, or more than $150 less than the Galaxy S5's off-contract price of $650. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report
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Samsung launches Level series, new line of premium mobile audio products
by Guest Jared Peters- 0 replies
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Samsung has announced they’ll be entering the mobile audio market with a new lineup of audio equipment called Level. The Level series includes the Level Over, Level On, and Level In, named for being over-ear, on-ear, or in-ear headphones, respectively. There’s a Level Box which looks like a standard Bluetooth speaker similar to what you’d see from a company like Jawbone or Sony. All four of these products are specifically optimized for use with mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets. The Level Over is Samsung’s high-end offering, giving you a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones with touch controls, a 50mm driver, and its own app available on the Play Store a…