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T-Mobile raised the deprioritization on its network yesterday. Previously, T-Mobile would throttle customers using more than 28GB of data in a month. The company has since raised that limit to 30GB. The Uncarrier’s deprioritazation limit is a little higher than much of the competition. For example, AT&T and Verizon have a limit that sits at […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile raises its deprioritization limit to 30GB before throttling customers Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

We’ve heard rumors about the BlackBerry Aurora, but now, BB Merah Putih has officially announced the handset for the Indonesian market. It’s been up for pre-order for a few days now, but now we’re finally getting an official announcement of the handset. As far as specifications go, the BlackBerry Aurora has a 5.5-inch display, a Snapdragon […] Come comment on this article: BlackBerry Aurora is official for the Indonesian market Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

We are only a few weeks away from the official announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, but that’s not stopping the news and rumors from continuing to pour in. The latest comes courtesy of the FCC where a recent filing indicates Samsung will sell unlocked versions of both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy […] Come comment on this article: FCC filing reveals unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with support for all U.S. carriers Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google just announced a couple of new features for Gboard that are rolling out today to Android devices. The in-house keyboard for the platform gets new forms of expression to keep your conversations lively and concise as well as Google Translate integration. Both emojis and GIFs are now offered in suggestions above the virtual keyboard’s […] Come comment on this article: Gboard adds emoji and GIF suggestions, live Google Translate integration Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google has built, launched, and forgotten about so many chat platforms over the years that it's getting hard to keep track of them all. When the company has a new idea on the communications front, rather than build it into an existing app as an additional feature it usually just launches a whole new app. Last year Google launched two new communications apps called Allo and Duo, while it left its long-running Hangouts app drifting in the breeze. Today the company is announcing that it's finally paying Hangouts some attention, and it's doing so by splitting it in half and changing the way it works. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leak shows how incredi…

The Beats by Dr. Dre headphone brand began life by focusing entirely on show and not at all on go. The company's headphones have always been extremely popular, but build and sound quality had been sorely lacking across the entire Beats lineup, with the exception of its ultra high-end over-ear headphones. In 2017, however, that is no longer the case. The company has made tremendous progress in upping its game where quality is concerned, from materials and design to sound quality. And perhaps no Beats product better exemplifies that than the Beats Solo3 wireless over-ear headphones. The biggest downside with the Solo3 is the price, which is a bit steep at $299.99. For a …

Another day, anther Facebook feature that looks like a complete and total clone of something Snapchat has been doing for ages. This time Snapchat's Stories feature is the target, and Facebook's version is built right into Facebook Messenger. It's called simply "Messenger Day," and it's going to look very, very familiar if you've been using the Snapchat app for any length of time. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leak shows how incredible Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design really is Apple filing hints at exciting new iPhone 8 features never before seen on an Apple device What exactly does the iPhone 8 mean for Apple? Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It's easy to feel that you have zero privacy or control over anything you do on the internet. Between mass surveillance programs, Google reading your emails, and Comcast sliding into your internet-browsing DMs, it's a pretty bad time to be afraid of The Man. But cherish it while it lasts, because Republican lawmakers are moving at speed to scrap one privacy-guarding rule that controls your ISP. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leak shows how incredible Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design really is Apple filing hints at exciting new iPhone 8 features never before seen on an Apple device What exactly does the iPhone 8 mean for Apple? Via BRG - Boy Ge…

From your TV remote and your air conditioner to your refrigerator and your thermostat, everything in your house seems to have a display these days. So why doesn't your light switch have its own display? The Leviton VPT24-1PZ Vizia 24-Hour Programmable Indoor Timer with Astronomical Clock looks all futuristic with its blue backlit screen that displays the time and more, but the display is hardly its coolest feature. This fully programmable switch saves you money with integrated timers that turn on and off automatically on a precise schedule that you set. Best of all, it's just as easy to install as any old dumb light switch, so you'll be up and running in minutes. A few…

Music services such as Spotify have become more popular in recent years compared to the traditional approach of purchasing albums and building up your personal music library. Google Play Music is a great app for finding music you love and discovering new artists and today Google has announced a new way to enjoy your music with […] Come comment on this article: Google Play Music announces City Soundtracks as first original podcast Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A new partnership is giving Google the opportunity for its wearable platform to be accessed on high-end watches, which in turn become smartwatches. U.S.-based watchmaker Movado Group announced that a new collection of smartwatches powered by Android Wear 2.0 will be released in 2017. The collection, known as Movado Connect, should have five men’s styles […] Come comment on this article: Movado Group partners with Google for new Android Wear smartwatch collection Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Just a couple weeks back, Verizon re-introduced their unlimited plan. It was a pretty big deal that’s made all of the other carriers tweak and adapt their own unlimited plans to stay competitive, but it was also the first time in years that Verizon has offered unlimited data to all of its customers. And of course, Verizon […] Come comment on this article: Sprint’s latest ad picks up, then re-drops, Verizon’s mic Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

ZTE’s Axon 7 Mini is a slightly smaller, more affordable version of its flagship Axon 7 smartphone. The device features a similar design, but lesser specs to accommodate a more budget-friendly price tag, which isn’t always a bad thing. There are plenty of excellent budget Android phones to choose from right now, and one more […] Come comment on this article: ZTE Axon 7 Mini review Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Usually HBO on DirecTV Now is priced at $5 per month, but early adopters of the live television streaming service are getting an entire year for free. If you signed up for the service before March 6, you’ll automatically get a free month of HBO on DirecTV Now. You’re eligible whether you never paid for […] Come comment on this article: Early adopters of DirecTV Now are getting a free year of HBO Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

According to the Wall Street Journal, Samsung is planning on investing $300 million in a new home-appliance factory somewhere in the US. The project would initially move 500 jobs to the US, and appears to be an attempt to curry favor with the new administration, as well as a pre-emptive move to minimize the impact of any border tax on Mexican goods. Continue reading... Trending right now: IBM invented a way to store data on a single atom This new iPhone 8 mockup could be the closest yet to the real thing 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

There's nothing worse than seeing what you believe to be a really gorgeous photo only to find out that it's been heavily altered in Photoshop or some other manipulation tool. Bored Panda put together an absolutely massive list of images that are both jaw-dropping and totally untouched by digital tools, and it's a great way to waste the last few minutes — or hours really — of your work day. Continue reading... Trending right now: IBM invented a way to store data on a single atom This new iPhone 8 mockup could be the closest yet to the real thing 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

On Wednesday, a security expert noted that hundreds of millions of Android users are at risk following recent revelations resulting from the cache of top-secret CIA documents exposed by WikiLeaks. The documents appear to detail various hacking tools used by the CIA to exploit vulnerabilities in smartphones, tablets, computers, wireless routers, cars and other devices, allowing the agency to spy on people without their knowledge. In typical WikiLeaks fashion, the site was far more concerned with exposure and making a splash than it was with actually helping anyone. So instead of working with the companies impacted by the vulnerabilities detailed in the CIA documents, as…

Bose is fantastic. Sonos is great. But anyone looking for a high-quality sound bar that's as affordable as it is impressive knows that there's only one brand worth considering. That's right, it's Vizio, and the company's sound bar lineup is just about single-handedly responsible for driving down prices across the entire sound bar market — just like it did with TVs. Vizio sound bars are normally priced well within reach, but sometimes the company's products go on sale at even more attractive price points. Such is the case with eight different Vizio sound bar and surround sound models on Amazon right now. Prices range from $73 for a refurbished VIZIO SB2920-C6 29-Inch…

In the wake of Congressman Jason Chaffetz's controversial remarks regarding the cost of an iPhone relative to the cost of purchasing affordable health care, Conan O'Brien last night rolled out a mock Apple Healthcare ad showcasing how various Apple products could comically pull double duty as medical tools and instruments. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google says many Android exploits detailed in WikiLeaks CIA files are already fixed This new iPhone 8 mockup could be the closest yet to the real thing IBM invented a way to store data on a single atom Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

There's a new Twitter update out today. I know this news normally ranks just above the latest Windows Update in terms of interest, but the new version of the app brings a feature that could clean out a whole bunch of space on your iPhone. The update adds storage options to the Twitter app. If you go to Settings-->Storage, you can see what content you currently have cached. I didn't even know that Twitter cached any more data than a couple recent tweets, so I was a little shocked (and just a touch annoyed) to see it's been hogging a couple hundred megabytes. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nintendo exec responds to some of the biggest complaints abo…

If you're a Nintendo superfan, there's a chance you have two "new" Nintendo consoles sitting in your living room right now: the Switch and the NES Classic Edition. Both are great systems with notable flaws, but the biggest issue with the NES Classic Edition is the length of the wired controller that comes in the box. Thankfully, if you bought a Switch as well, you can actually use your Joy-Con controllers or your Pro Controller with your NES Classic. All you need is a cheap wireless dongle and a firmware update. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nintendo exec responds to some of the biggest complaints about the Switch This new iPhone 8 mockup could be …

HMD, the Chinese firm that paid big bucks to slap the Nokia brand onto Android phones, has big plans. It unveiled a new Nokia 3310 to rapturous applause at MWC, as well as a line of mid-level Android devices. According to a new report out of China, that's not all. HMD is said to be working on two flagship phones that will pack Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 835, the same chip that (probably) powers the upcoming Galaxy S8. Continue reading... Trending right now: This new iPhone 8 mockup could be the closest yet to the real thing Retailer claims to reveal sky-high launch prices for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Nintendo exec responds to some of the biggest com…

The annual Game Developers Conference has come to an end, but Amazon's huge sale celebrating GDC 2017 is still going strong. The nation's top online electronics retailer has knocked an extra 20% off of dozens of different PC accessories, components, wireless routers, keyboards, mice, headsets, networking gear and more. There's even a killer gaming rig on sale — the CybertronPC CLX SET 1060S. Other highlights include the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 Ultimate Gaming Router, one of our favorite mechanical gaming keyboards, the TP-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender, and the Elgato Systems Game Capture HD High 1080p Definition Game Recorder. You'll find our picks for the top 10 items…

Electronics get faster, smaller, and (hopefully) more reliable as time passes, but the march towards the miniature only has one logical place to end, and that's at the atomic level. IBM Research is apparently already there, and the company announced today that it has successfully managed to store data on a single atom, and it's an achievement that could potentially change the way storage devices are developed in the future. Continue reading... Trending right now: This new iPhone 8 mockup could be the closest yet to the real thing Retailer claims to reveal sky-high launch prices for Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Nintendo exec responds to some of the biggest complain…

Google posted the monthly Android Distribution numbers, and this time around Nougat is gaining some serious ground. The big change this time around is that Nougat jumped a whopping 1.6%, bringing up to 2.8% of total devices. As of February 2017, it was sitting at 1.2%. It’s still a fairly small number, but one of […] Come comment on this article: Android Distribution March 2017: Nougat is gaining ground Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid