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Last year’s Galaxy Note 7 was on course to be named as the smartphone of the year until production was discontinued and units were recalled due it’s flawed battery design. As a result, there was major doubt whether Samsung would continue the Note series at all, but it was confirmed back in January that the […] Come comment on this article: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is rumored to be code-named ‘Baikal’ Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

While Apple is typically very cautious when discussing upcoming products and technologies, the company's interest in augmented reality is hardly a well-kept secret. In addition to some notable hires in the AR space, Tim Cook seems to wax poetic about the potential of AR every single time the topic comes up. While it remains to be seen if Apple's interest in AR will ultimately manifest in a pair of AR-powered glasses or perhaps an iPhone with some intriguing built-in AR capabilities, it's probably only a matter of time before we see what Apple's engineers and researchers have been cooking up over at 1 Inifinte Loop. Continue reading... Trending right now: NASA re…

Other than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the launch lineup for the Nintendo Switch is somewhat barren. Skylanders and Just Dance are ports, 1-2 Switch shouldn't cost $50 and many of the indie titles are several years old. Thankfully, the launch window got a bit of a boost on Sunday when Nintendo announced that a "special demo version" of Splatoon 2 would be available on Switch in March. Continue reading... Trending right now: French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage NASA reminds us that space is gorgeous with breathtaking new Hubble snapshot Tim Cook: Augmented Reality is as big of a technology as the smartphone …

Whether you’re a new Mac owner or a veteran, you’re probably looking for ways to make the most out of your computer. Keeping your computer organized and clutter-free is the best way to improve your productivity and workflow. With the 2017 Superstar Mac Bundle, you can pay what you want for all the right apps to help your Mac achieve its full potential. Continue reading... Trending right now: French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage Self-destructing phones are finally a reality NASA reminds us that space is gorgeous with breathtaking new Hubble snapshot Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Thousands of Romanians took to the streets again on Sunday, in what turned out to be the 13th day of straight protests the Social Democratic government. The protests were peaceful and very creative, just like last Sunday when some 250,000 people gathered in Bucharest light up the night using smartphone flashlights in a symbolic message against corruption. Using the same piece of technology, thousands of protesters recreated a giant Romanian flag in front of the government building. Continue reading... Trending right now: French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage Self-destructing phones are finally a reality NASA reminds us t…

Verizon over the weekend had some surprisingly good news for subscribers; the return of unlimited data. Starting today, Verizon subscribers will have the ability to switch over to a new $80/month plan dubbed Verizon Unlimited that will provide users with unlimited data (which includes video streaming in HD), texting and talk time. Not to worry, families can also get in on the action for $180, a price point that includes support for up to four separate lines. Continue reading... Trending right now: French man wants $48 million from Uber for allegedly breaking up his marriage Self-destructing phones are finally a reality 12 Apps that’ll completely change the way…

Vizio's TVs might be spying on you, but thankfully you have nothing to worry about when it comes to the company's class-leading sound bars and surround sound systems. The company makes sound systems that are hands down some of the best and most affordable systems in the business, and the company's best setup to date is currently on sale on Amazon for Prime members. The VIZIO SB4551-D5 Smartcast 45” 5.1 Slim Sound Bar System pumps out sound at up to 104dB, filling your living room, bedroom or home theater with deep, crystal clear sound. The system carries a retail price of $500 and it's typically sold for $400 on Amazon, but right now Prime members can pick one up for just…

We just saw a bunch of new trailers that aired during a game that a certain Falcons team thought they had in the bag, so how can there be even more new movie trailers this week? Well, not all movies get prime Super Bowl placement, so get ready for even more clips for some of the attractions hitting a cinema near you this year. Major spoiler alert: We finally have footage for Avengers: Infinity War, as the first teaser/featurette was just released. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced You know Trump loses badly when he’s yelling on Twitter Sling TV is free all weekend long Via BRG - Boy Ge…

During an earnings call on Thursday afternoon, Destiny publisher Activision confirmed that the sequel to the popular first-person shooter is still on track for a 2017 release. The existence of a brand new game in the franchise has been public knowledge for years, but Activision only officially confirmed the game last February, stating in a press release that developer Bungie would "release a full game sequel in 2017." Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced You know Trump loses badly when he’s yelling on Twitter Sling TV is free all weekend long Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

YouTube puts an endless source of knowledge and entertainment at your fingertips, as long as you’re connected to the internet. But if your monthly data plan is up or your shoddy connection is producing blurry, muddy video quality, you’re out of luck. For $12.99, however, a lifetime license to Airy YouTube Video Downloader can ensure you have access to all your favorite YouTube videos whenever you want them. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced Sling TV is free all weekend long Apple’s completely redesigned 2017 iPad lineup may hit stores next month Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

A French businessman from Côte d'Azur has sued Uber, asking for no less €45 million in damages, or around US$48 million. The reason is mildly amusing, unless of course you’re the man who filed the lawsuit: He claims Uber was the cause of his divorce. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced Sling TV is free all weekend long Apple’s completely redesigned 2017 iPad lineup may hit stores next month Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The latest device to receive a major software update for Android 7.0 Nougat is the Honor 8, which was released throughout the world last summer. Subscribe on YouTube! A spokesperson for the Honor brand told Talk Android back in December that a software update for the Honor 8 including Nougat and EMUI 5.0 would arrive […] Come comment on this article: Android 7.0 Nougat, EMUI 5.0 rolling out now for the Honor 8 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Looking for love? We can’t help you there. But we can direct you towards a new phone that could be your perfect match. The HTC 10, One A9, and One M9 are all discounted for HTC’s 7 Days of Sappiness. These are the deals: HTC 10 for $549 $150 off HTC One A9 for $299 […] Come comment on this article: [Deal] HTC’s 7 Days of Sappiness discounts its last three flagships Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Are you ready to ditch that old smartphone and tablet and upgrade to some of the best devices of 2016? Then you don’t want to miss out on this Samsung Galaxy Bundle giveaway over on our online store. The first part of this giveaway is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. You get a 5.5-inch Super […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Last call for the Samsung Galaxy Bundle giveaway! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Now you can choose more internal storage when buying the OnePlus 3T in Gunmetal. A spokesperson form OnePlus reached out today to let us know that the OnePlus 3T in Gunmetal is being offered online in both 64GB and 128GB varieties. The 128GB model wasn’t available for a short amount of time following supply issues. […] Come comment on this article: The OnePlus 3T in Gunmetal with 128GB of internal storage is back Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Whether you’ve ditched your paper calendar entirely or you just want another one to have on the go, calendar apps are a huge help to making days run smoother. If you’re wanting to get more organized, it’s a cinch to plan out your week, or even your month or year, in advance, so you know […] Come comment on this article: Best calendar apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

When you're looking for a new TV to put in your living room, home theater or living room, you want the biggest TV you can possibly get your hands on, and you want the highest-quality picture that you can afford in your price range. But when you're shopping for a new TV that will go in your kitchen or guest room, you have two very different priorities: price and versatility. You want a TV that's compact but not too small, and you want it to be affordable. You also don't want to have to connect a bunch of extra components to it, so having a built-in DVD player or streaming media solution is a must. In this post, we've got two great options that you'll definitely want to …

WhatsApp just became a safer chat platform on Friday as two-step verification (the company's phrase for two-factor authentication) has finally been added to the popular app. The security feature has been available in the beta version of the app since last fall, but starting today, anyone with a WhatsApp account can head to the Settings menu of the app and set up two-step verification. Continue reading... Trending right now: There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Right from the very start it was clear that Activision's Call of Duty franchise had taken a bit of a wrong turn with Infinite Warfare. The initial trailer for the game was absolutely slaughtered on YouTube, and early sales indicated that the game just wasn't striking a chord with some of its target audience. Now, Activision is admitting what we all knew: Infinite Warfare was a misstep. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced The Galaxy Note 7 disaster is forcing Samsung to make the Galaxy S8 worse There’s some bad news in WSJ’s new Galaxy S8 report Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

As you settle in for a nice relaxing weekend of binge-watching Netflix and trying your best to stay out of the cold, you might be wondering why Netflix's comedy specials featuring Australian stand-up comic Jim Jefferies are bubbling up in the popular section. The answer lies in a clip from Friday night's episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, where Jefferries tore into British journalist Piers Morgan. The two butted heads while speaking about — you guessed it — the recent controversies surrounding president Trump, and the internet can't stop talking about it. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint just announced A…

Dish Network-owned Sling TV was among the first in a new generation of streaming-only television services. While companies like Netflix and Hulu have long offered streaming movies and TV shows on demand, Sling was one of the first to pipe live network TV over the internet and offer it to people without a subscription to a pay TV service. Competition in the space is heating up, so Sling will attempt to woo customers this weekend with a special offer: Any and all new customers can stream unlimited Sling TV to their TVs, computers and mobile devices all weekend long, for free. Continue reading... Trending right now: Not even T-Mobile can touch the new deal Sprint j…

Huawei’s MediaPad M3 is one of the only premium tablets we’ve seen in 2016-2017, offering relatively high-end performance in a well-designed form factor. With the Galaxy Tab S3 from Samsung missing in action at the moment and no one else stepping forward to produce big-name Android tablets, Huawei could make moves to become the best […] Come comment on this article: Huawei MediaPad M3 review Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

For several years now we have seen a wide variety of proposed solutions for foldable smartphones from different manufacturers. One of the main contributors in the field has been Samsung which has a very active group of researchers in their display division. As Samsung moves closer to make a foldable smartphone a reality, ETNews from […] Come comment on this article: Long-awaited oft-rumored foldable Samsung smartphone could attend MWC 2017 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

While smartphone users continue to monitor manufacturers and carriers in anticipation of an update for their devices, some tablet owners can now rejoice that they are getting Android 7.0 Nougat. Those owners would be the ones who have an NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1. NVIDIA released the update today, so users should start to see it […] Come comment on this article: NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 gets update to Android 7.0 Nougat Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A new over-the-air software update to the Amazon Tap brings new hands-free functionality, meaning you no longer have to “tap” a button to use the device. After installing the software update, you’ll be able to use the device hands-free. But, you will need to make sure the hands-free option is enabled through the Alexa app. […] Come comment on this article: Amazon Tap’s new update brings hands-free functionality aboard Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid