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It’s easy for Samsung to brag about the high quality of their displays for smartphones and tablets, and how great they are for consuming media because of their bright, crisp colors, but the screen isn’t all there is to watching a movie or TV show. Sound quality is often an overlooked feature in smart devices […] Come comment on this article: Samsung is taking audio seriously with AKG by HARMAN partnership Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Android Wear 2.0 rollout is alive and well as of a few weeks ago, but we’re still waiting for a few devices to officially see the update. ASUS previously confirmed that the ZenWatch 2 and 3 would be getting the updated smartwatch software, but they weren’t explicit on a date. Now we know it’ll […] Come comment on this article: Android Wear 2.0 coming to ASUS ZenWatch 2 and 3 in Q2 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Virtual reality may be a little slow to hit the mainstream, but Samsung is here to help and today during their MWC 2017 event in Barcelona they took the wraps off a brand new Gear VR headset that now comes with a controller and more ergonomic design. Join us after the break for more. The new […] Come comment on this article: Samsung unveils a new Oculus-powered Gear VR headset with controller Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

What just arrived in our inbox? An invite to Samsung’s next Unpacked event, which is when and where the Galaxy S8 will be introduced globally. It’ll take place in New York City on Wednesday, March 29. The team at Talk Android will be there providing live coverage. Come comment on this article: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 […] Come comment on this article: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 debuting in New York City on March 29 at Unpacked event Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Samsung is about to unveil a bunch of new products, but the two devices the company's fans want to see most won’t be here. Well, they might be teased in a short video, according to leaks, but Samsung won’t announce the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in Barcelona today. The phones were supposed to debut at MWC 2017, reports indicated, but then Samsung had to deal with the Galaxy Note 7 recall and ensuing investigation. But Samsung still has hot new Android toys to show to the world today. The company's big press conference from MWC 2017 is about to start, and you can watch live streaming video from the event below. Continue reading... Trending right now: Live covera…

Samsung fans, prepare to be disappointed. The company's big MWC 2017 press conference is about to begin, but we met with Samsung last week and we already know everything the company plans to unveil on stage on Sunday in Barcelona. When the show is over in an hour or so, you will be disappointed. I'm not suggesting the three new devices Samsung is about to unveil are bad devices. In fact, quite the opposite: I've spent time with the brand new Galaxy Book 12, Galaxy Book 10 and Galaxy Tab S3, and they're all impressive gadgets in their own right. But Samsung fans around the world have been eagerly awaiting one announcement in particular — the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+…

On Sunday afternoon, Nokia's new Finnish overlord, HMD Global, confirmed what many rumors said before the kickstart of this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The iconic Nokia 3310 is being revived this year, under HMD Global’s version of Nokia. Unfortunately, it looks less like Nokia's big comeback, and more like a phone that just plain sucks. Continue reading... Trending right now: Here’s the three new Nokia Android phones you’ve been waiting for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Book 10 and Galaxy Book 12: Everything you need to know Live coverage: Watch Samsung’s MWC 2017 press conference right here Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

In an otherwise tablet-dominated press release in Barcelona, Samsung found 15 seconds to tease its next big smartphone for all of us. As expected, we're going to have to wait a month longer for the Galaxy S8 launch, but it could well be worth it. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia 3310 hands-on: not the retro featurephone you’re looking for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Galaxy Book 10 and Galaxy Book 12: Everything you need to know Here’s the three new Nokia Android phones you’ve been waiting for Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Want to see Leonardo DiCaprio present an Oscar for the first time as an Oscar winner? Want to watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Auli'i Cravalho sing a song from Moana? Want to find out if La La Land can bring home more trophies than any movie in the history of award shows? Then tune in tonight at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET when the Oscars awards ceremony kicks off at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Continue reading... Trending right now: Pokemon Go: Two new region exclusive Pokemon arrive with Generation 2 Pokemon Go trick: Another way to make Eevee evolve into Espeon and Umbreon 3 great Pokemon Go map trackers that still work after the Generation 2 update Vi…

People in North America are unlikely to ever see them, but Huawei’s P10 and P10 Plus are going to be very popular in Europe and Asia. Why? Because these phones from the Chinese company are the essence of luxury. Huawei cares so much about design, and then it uses tailor-made components that keeps the hardware […] Come comment on this article: Huawei P10 and P10 Plus specifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Lenovo’s back again with two new budget-friendly devices, the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Lets’ check out what’s going on with these two phones set to dominate the mid-range and low-end segments. Hit the break for the spec sheet. Visit our Moto G5 hub for more coverage. Come comment on this article: Moto G5 […] Come comment on this article: Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus specifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Now it’s Samsung’s turn to unveil something new at MWC 2017 in front of the media. Here’s the live-stream, which should begin at 1:00PM ET: Samsung Press Conference: MWC 2017 If you’re unable to watch the live-stream, follow Peter Holden on Twitter. He’s our person reporting live from Barcelona at every presentation during the week. […] Come comment on this article: Watch Samsung’s MWC 2017 live-stream right here! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

More than years ago Google introduced us to the Chromecast. It ended up dominating the world because of its small form factor, simple setup, and bargain-level price. A refreshed model came about in 2015, and that’s still available today. Google just keeps adding to the massive number of units sold while not having to continuously […] Come comment on this article: Google Chromecast Ultra review Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Today at the MWC 2017 in Barcelona, Lenovo-owned Motorola and Amazon announced a new Moto Mod powered by Amazon Alexa that brings the virtual assistant directly to your Moto Z. Join us after the break for the details. Moto Mods are attachable accessories that were introduced alongside the Moto Z series and brought some interesting additions […] Come comment on this article: Motorola and Amazon announce a Moto Mod powered by Alexa Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Nokia, the former undisputed king of the mobile phone business, decided a few years not to do the one thing its fans asked for, and the one thing everyone else was doing. It stood against the Android change and decided to put everything it had behind Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. That decision ultimately killed Nokia’s smartphone ambitions. But the giant is not completely out of the game, and while it has a tough road ahead, the Nokia phone brand is not going to die without putting up one more fight. The company has a major press event about to begin here at MWC 2017, and you can follow the live stream below along with our live blo…

If Apple designed a portable hard drive, this would be it. Of course, the beauty of the LaCie Porsche Design 2TB USB-C Mobile Hard Drive is the fact that it works with any and all computers, not just Macs. This sleek aluminum hard drive is insanely quick thanks to a high-quality LaCie HDD and lightning-fast USB Type-C connection, and it has plenty of room to store all the photos, videos, music and other files you throw its way. Best of all, it’s on sale right now for a limited time on Amazon. Some highlights from the product page: Delivers speeds of up to 5 Gb/s Features reversible USB-C connectivity as well as compatibility with USB 3.0 ports High capacity storag…

Motorola’s Moto G phones have been some of the most popular mid-range Android handsets we’ve ever seen. Year after year, Motorola kept upgrading the phones while keeping retail price surprisingly low. Multiple rumors ahead of this year’s Mobile World Congress edition suggested that Lenovo, Motorola’s parent company, plans to come out with a new Moto G5 Plus at the event, and the leaks were obviously accurate. The company launched not one but two distinct Moto G5 models during its special media event on Sunday, with the bold goal of offering buyers a premium smartphone experience that won’t break the bank. Continue reading... Trending right now: Live coverage: Wa…

Either the rumors are true or you just slipped a long way back in time, because live on a stage in Barcelona, Nokia just announced the 3310, again. This time around, it's a $50 handset that looks a lot thinner and lighter than the original. There's a 2.4-inch all-color screen (!!!), a microSD slot, and a full two megapixel camera. It comes in four colors: yellow, red, grey and dark blue. There's precious little to do on the phone, because unlike the other new handsets Nokia just announced, it only runs Nokia's new Series 30+ software, rather than Anddroid. That means that there is a Snake game, but nothing else really to do. You can call, send basic picture messages, a…

About five years too late, Nokia has finally entered the Android market. It's probably not quite what you were expecting: the phones really come from Nokia's new Finnish owner, HMD Global. But hey, they're Nokia phones running Android, and they look half-decent, so who are we to complain? Things get better when you hear about the design decisions HMD has been making. Just a few small companies (and Motorola) have done in the past, HMD is shipping all three phones with pure Android, no gimmicks, no bundled apps, and no bungled re-skinning. Continue reading... Trending right now: Live coverage: Watch Nokia’s big MWC 2017 event right here Moto G5 and Moto G5 Pl…

We deal with SIM cards on a daily basis in our phones (and sometimes tablets), but yet, we know very little about them. When it comes to SIM cards, all we really know is that when we plug it into the device, it allows us to use our selected carrier’s data network. And when we […] Come comment on this article: How SIM cards work Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A joint presentation between BlackBerry and TCL reintroduced us to the Mercury with a new name and additional details. The KeyOne, as it’s now called, will go on sale this April throughout the world. BlackBerry’s first device since signing an agreement for TCL to develop hardware became officially official with a name, specifications, a release […] Come comment on this article: BlackBerry’s Mercury becomes the KeyOne, goes on sale in April for $549 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The resurrection of BlackBerry begins with the KeyOne, an enterprise-focused device made by TCL. Software, as expected, is still no problem. But the hardware is interesting. TCL made a phone with a gorgeous exterior; however, the internal specifications are a little light in important spots. Hit the break for the spec sheet. Visit our BlackBerry […] Come comment on this article: BlackBerry KeyOne specifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Farewell to the collaborative messaging platform. Spaces, which Google introduced us to last summer, is going to be shut down this spring. Its page on Google Support says the entire thing will get the plug pulled on April 17. Before that, on March 3, Google will convert Spaces to a ready-only state. Google said this […] Come comment on this article: Google Spaces is shutting down less than a year after opening Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

There’s a new BlackBerry phone in town, but it’s made by another company. TCL is actually behind the hardware of the BlackBerry KeyOne, and they did a really nice job making a beautiful, premium device. So we figured we’d take a bunch of pictures of the KeyOne and share them with you in a gallery […] Come comment on this article: Check out this BlackBerry KeyOne gallery Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The MacBook charger is an iconic design that is, by all accounts, a good piece of work. It's a little more elegant and refined than the ugly black bricks most laptops ship with, and a reason why people are willing to repeatedly spend $80 to replace it every time the cable craps out. But as it turns out, the advent of USB-C is causing a shift. For the first time in forever, it's feasible to make a third-party laptop charger, because more and more new laptops charge off the USB-C standard, rather than some random proprietary plug. Enter the FinSix Dart C, which claims the title of the world's smallest laptop charger. It will charge any laptop that draws 65W or less, a…