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It’s that time again where a newly released smartphone undergoes a bend and scratch test. This time, it’s the turn of the durable Moto Z2 Force, Motorola’s newest flagship that sports a plastic shatterproof display, Snapdragon 835 processor, and Moto Mod compatibility. Join us after the break to find out how it fares. The bend […] Come comment on this article: Durability test reveals the Moto Z2 Force display is easily scratched Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It’s almost unheard of to see a physical keyboard on an Android smartphone these days, but thankfully, BlackBerry took one last stab at the segment with its gorgeous KeyOne. The black-and-silver aluminum build is solid to the touch but you’ll want to keep phone’s unique design protected, so join us after the break for the best […] Come comment on this article: Best BlackBerry KeyOne cases Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

August is going to be a great month for Android enthusiasts. Two Android flagships are coming, including the Nokia 8 and the Galaxy Note 8, and Google is going to upgrade the Pixels to Android 8.0. A new report says Android O’s launch is right around the corner. Continue reading... Trending right now: How to watch ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7, episode 5 for free Amazon’s magic Alexa wand is better than anything in Harry Potter, and it’s free 9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Hardly the best secret in the universe, the Galaxy Note 8 is almost here. After months of revealing leaks that have told us everything there is to know about the next Note phablet, Samsung will finally unveil the handset next week. And it looks like the phone may be available to order soon after the keynote. Continue reading... Trending right now: Amazon’s magic Alexa wand is better than anything in Harry Potter, and it’s free How to watch ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7, episode 5 for free Google Pixel to receive Android O update next week Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Amazon’s insanely popular Echo speaker is finally back in stock following a massive Prime Day sale that saw the Echo drop to its lowest price ever. It’s now back up to the normal $180 selling price, which is more than fair for such a great product. Of course, why would you pay full price if you don’t have to? Snag a Certified Refurbished Amazon Echo right now for just $129.99, which is $50 off the price of a new one and $35 less than what Amazon typically charges for a refurbished unit. Here’s what you need to know: A Certified Refurbished Amazon Echo is refurbished, tested, and certified to look and work like new Plays all your music from Amazon Music, Spotify, P…

Believe it or not, we only have two Game of Thrones episodes left in season 7, but they’re going to be longer than episodes of regular TV shows, including previous installments of the series. We’re looking at 150+ minutes of action and intrigue, and it looks like HBO’s strategy of reducing the number of episodes for this season has paid off. This has likely been one of the best seasons of GoT so far, and it’s likely that episodes 6 and 7 will be just as entertaining. That said, the brand new Game of Thrones trailer is here, and it finally brings us the winter we were promised — be sure to see last week’s episode before you watch the trailer, as this new trailer is pack…

Apple leaks have become shockingly predictable over the past few years. First, bits and pieces start to trickle out as inside sources chat with people who work for Apple suppliers. Based on the types of components Apple orders from these suppliers, various things can be inferred about next-generation iPhones. Then, once a new iPhone's design is finalized, we start to see CAD drawings leak, and eventually we see full-scale physical mockups like this one make the rounds. Finally, once mass production begins, components from the actual next-gen iPhone leak and the big picture takes shape. The iPhone 8 has followed the typical leak and rumor cycle, and we likely know almos…

LG rolled out several new interface features with UX 6.0 on the G6 earlier this year, and the V30 aims to make some key refinements with UX 6.0+. The newer software will also take advantage of the unique hardware of the V30, including that fancy new screen. The software still looks like typical LG, but […] Come comment on this article: LG V30 will launch with UX 6.0+ and new software features Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Last week, I said that I expected Game of Thrones to continue topping itself every week until the finale. So far, so good, as last week's climatic conclusion was one of the most exciting one-sided battles I have ever seen on television. Based on the title of this week's episode, it looks like we're going to balance out all the fire of last week's episode with some icy arrivals up north. Good luck, free folk. Continue reading... Trending right now: Amazon wants to send you pre-cooked meals thanks to military technology Amazon’s magic Alexa wand is better than anything in Harry Potter, and it’s free 9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week …

People are cutting the cord at an alarming rate -- alarming if you're the president of a cable company, that is. For everyone else, the fact that you can now pick and choose between a bunch of different streaming TV services, rather than just paying the traditional $60 a month to whichever cable company is in your area, is fantastic. Most of the big names are offering streaming services these days. Playstation Vue, AT&T DirecTV Now, YouTube TV and Hulu Live TV have exploded over the last year, and they're not bad options. But after trying sports-first streaming service Fubo for the last few months, I think it's the only streaming service anyone is going to need. …

Did Harry Potter ever make laundry detergent or dog food magically appear with his wand? No. Was he able to use it to control Spotify or turn his smart lights on and off? Definitely not. The next-generation Amazon Dash Wand can do all that and more. It packs Alexa into a tiny little device that fits in the palm of your hand or in your pocket. Pull it out and press the button to speak to Alexa, or just point it at a barcode on a product in your home and the Wand will reorder it for you. Best of all, the Dash Wand is free for Prime members — you’ll pay $20 when you order it, but you’ll get a $20 credit when you register it. Here are the highlights from the product page: …

Forget about nuclear threats if you can! Forget about that Google guy who just wrote a memo that seems taken out from a Handmaid’s Tale series. And forget about the iPhone 8’s notch, we’ll just have to learn to live with it. It’s time to talk movies trailers right now. And forget about the Russia investigation — well, we do have a Russia-related movie that will make it impossible to forget this particular nation. Continue reading... Trending right now: Amazon wants to send you pre-cooked meals thanks to military technology Did no-one at OnePlus look at this advert before publishing? New iPhone 8 renders show off a more artsy take on Apple’s next-gen smartphone…

Android O was originally announced at Google I/O this year, and it was immediately followed by several developer previews so Google could speed things up for developers and hammer out last minute issues. It’s been a few months, and now it’s time for the latest Android OS to release to the general public. According to […] Come comment on this article: Android O set for release around August 21st Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If you want Dyson's latest Ball Animal vacuum, it's going to cost you $400. For those who don't mind dumping that much money into a vacuum, it's well worth the price. But what if we told you that on Saturday, for one day only, you can snag a refurbished version of the original Animal for just $262? No, seriously, Amazon's deal of the day on Saturday slashes the Dyson Ball Animal Complete Upright Vacuum with Bonus Tools refurb to its lowest price ever — the previous low was $349 — and it'll probably never be this low again. Here's what you need to know from the product page: This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, in…

One of my favorite first-person shooter franchises is Titanfall, and today, that franchise made its way to the iOS App Store in the form of a free-to-play real-time strategy game. It's one of nine free games that we're highlighting this week, but if that's still not enough, you can also go through our entire archive of the best free iPhone games from the past few months. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix isn’t giving up on streaming ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel movies Did no-one at OnePlus look at this advert before publishing? The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as you imagined Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Apple’s iPhones are built to last, so there are millions upon millions of people out there who still use models that are a few years old now. They might not be as fast as newer iPhone models, but they still work fine… for the most part. Battery life on an iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus or 6s Plus at this point has definitely taken a hit, but there’s an easy way to remedy that. Check out the ROMOSS Ultra Slim Extended Battery Case for iPhone 6 / 6s and the ROMOSS Ultra Slim Extended Battery Case for iPhone 6 / 6s Plus, which will double your iPhone’s battery life and then some. Here are the key details from the product page: Ultra-thin & Ultra-light: Weighing as much as a…

The Federal Communications Commission is arguably the federal government's least-loved and geekiest body. 30 seconds of talk about rural broadband deployments and spectrum allocation is enough to send most people running from the room. But don't be fooled: the FCC wields a huge amount of power over one of the nation's most critical pieces of infrastructure, and right now, it's a mess. Continue reading... Trending right now: Did no-one at OnePlus look at this advert before publishing? The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as you imagined It’s time we embraced the iPhone 8’s notch Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Amazon is already web's largest retailer, and having mastered the digital sale and delivery of everything from audio books to baby wipes, it was only a matter of time before the company tackled ready-to-eat meals, too. As reported by Reuters, the ecommerce giant is hard at work on a system that would allow it to provide fully pre-cooked meals to customers without the need for expensive and complicated refrigeration requirements. Continue reading... Trending right now: Did no-one at OnePlus look at this advert before publishing? The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as you imagined It’s time we embraced the iPhone 8’s notch Via BRG - Boy Genius Repo…

It may sound like a script for a science fiction movie, but scientists have created the world’s first mutant ants. Two independent research teams have harnessed the gene editing technology CRISPR to genetically alter the ants. In one study, researchers at Rockefeller University modified a gene essential for sensing the pheromones that ants use to communicate. Experts say that the resulting deficiencies in the ants’ social behaviors and their ability to survive in a colony, sheds light on social evolution. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as you imagined Evolution gave this ancient beast a weird face because i…

OnePlus, the independent manufacturer that makes the popular smartphones of the same name, has a thing for edgy marketing. Rather than splashy ad campaigns, OnePlus tends to rely on viral videos and an incrdibly annoying "invite" system. But this time, it's outdone itself. The premise of the 90-second YouTube short is pretty simple: a chainsaw murderer emerges out of the woods, chasing an injured man. The local teen spots the chase, and rather than being concerned, she starts taking pictures on a Samsung phone. The chainsaw victim gives her a OnePlus 5 because of the better camera, and hilarity ensues. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy Note 8…

Based on what we've seen, the iPhone 8 is going to be a good-looking phone, but the top notch that houses the complex camera systems, the sensors, and the speaker is unsightly, to say the least. There’s no beating around the bush on this one. It is, once again, a design compromise that we’ll have to live with for at least a year, if not more — Apple is working on integrating all these front-facing phone features into the display, but that may be a slow process. There are ways for making that notch look better than it currently does, and some designers explored some not too long ago. But after recent iPhone 8-related findings in the HomePod’s firmware, someone came up w…

If you're like most people, you've probably cared for a gold fish at least once in your life. Maybe you won it at a county fair or bought it for a dollar from the pet shop, but regardless of how you came to be responsible for the tiny finned creature, you probably didn't think of it as a marvel of the evolutionary process. A new study led by Catherine Fagernes of the University of Oslo in Norway will change your perspective in a hurry, because that hearty little fish you forgot to feed for days at a time has perfected the art of survival in a way you could never have guessed. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Galaxy Note 8 will be just as powerful as y…

Disney a few days ago announced a move that makes perfect sense for the company: it will launch two standalone streaming services, including one that will compete directly with Netflix, and a sports service. The giant studio also said that come 2019, when the movie streaming service should be unveiled, some of its licensing deals with Netflix will expire, especially the ones covering new movies. Joint Disney-Netflix plans like Jessica Jones will not be affected. However, it appears that Netflix isn’t ready to give up on certain Disney movies and it’s still negotiating a deal that would extend beyond 2019 for some franchises. Continue reading... Trending right now…

Fitbit’s upcoming smartwatch has leaked a few times before, but this is probably the best look we’ve gotten of the wearable yet. It’s still definitely a Fitbit smartwatch, and there are only so many form factors you can use for a watch, but the device still has a few tricks up its sleeve. The watch […] Come comment on this article: Fitbit smartwatch leaks show colors and new heart rate sensors Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

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