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ZTE is next up to bat to bring Nougat to some of its devices, and first on the list is the Axon 7. ZTE is touting this as the most affordable Daydream compatible phone in the US right now, which is a selling point all on its own, but there’s plenty of other stuff to look […] Come comment on this article: ZTE Axon 7 gets updated to Android 7.0 Nougat Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If this is what the phone will look like when official, the Samsung Galaxy S8 could be regarded as one of the most beautiful devices ever. Video of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 renders A joint report from OnLeaks and GearIndia reveals what the Galaxy S8 should look like when launched later this year. The […] Come comment on this article: Leak shows gorgeous Samsung Galaxy S8 renders Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

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Black holes are scary things. They suck in everything within their reach, and there's no escaping their pull, even for something as massive as a star. When scientists have been lucky enough to spot a star being sucked in by a black hole the process is usually very quick — in astronomical terms, at least — with the "meal" wrapping up within about a year of Earth time. But sometimes the event last much, much longer, and researchers recently detailed their observation of a star so massive that when a nearby black hole ferociously tore it apart and devoured it, it took well over a decade. Continue reading... Trending right now: Leak: This could be our first ever loo…

Jimmy Kimmel’s (fake) feud with Matt Damon is well documented, and it’s an incredibly fun fight to watch. For years, Damon has been trying to get on Kimmel’s show to no avail. Kimmel has consistently refused to invite Damon to his Jimmy Kimmel Live! show, citing certain personal reasons, while Damon kept trying to sneak in. What better way to do it than pretending you’re Tom Brady, the guy who just engineered one of the most sensational comebacks in sports history? Continue reading... Trending right now: Leak: This could be our first ever look at a fully functional Galaxy S8 5 ways Android has taken Apple’s ideas and made them better The Mars rover just sent b…

Last week, Fire Emblem Heroes arrived on the iOS App Store and Android's Google Play. Not only is it Nintendo's latest mobile release, but it's also the latest in a long line of mobile titles known as "gacha" games. The trademark of a gacha game is that you have to "pull" characters from a virtual slot machine of sorts in order to put together a team that you can use to work your way through the game. Gacha games often shower players with premium currency early on in order to get them hooked, but once they reach more difficult levels later in the game, they have to either grind and save up, or spend a few real-world dollars to pull more characters, hoping that they're …

Reports revealed in November 2015 that Vizio Smart TVs were collecting data about its customers without their knowledge, virtually spying on everything users watched on their TVs. The US Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Vizio on Monday that further explains the type and amount of data Vizio collected. The TV maker acknowledged the practice, agreed to pay $2.2 million to settle charges and to stop collecting data without consent. Continue reading... Trending right now: 5 ways Android has taken Apple’s ideas and made them better The Mars rover just sent back data that has scientists completely stumped Leak: This could be our first ever look at …

It’s more than reasonable to assume that Apple is already working on its next generation of macOS laptops. After all, that’s what Apple does every year with its MacBooks, even if not every year brings over a major Mac redesign. But thanks to Apple’s own macOS 10.12.4 beta files, we now have a pretty good idea of what to expect this year for the MacBook Pro update. Continue reading... Trending right now: 5 ways Android has taken Apple’s ideas and made them better The Mars rover just sent back data that has scientists completely stumped 8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

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Google has announced a round of updates that will start rolling out to Google Maps on Android that are designed to enhance the user interface, making it a little quicker and easier for users to access useful information. The data to be accessed via the new update is information already available in the app – […] Come comment on this article: Google Maps making it a little easier to find your way Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

We’re hearing quite a bit about Google and LG’s upcoming smartwatches — the LG Watch Style and Watch Sport — with Android Wear 2.0 on-board. And now, we’re getting our first look at the Watch Style. The images come from GSM Arena, sent in from a Best Buy employee. As expected, the Watch Style will […] Come comment on this article: Here’s our first look at the packaging for the LG Watch Style Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The LG G6 still isn’t official, but one mobile industry insider is already sharing when you can expect the phone to be released in the United States and other markets. Evan Blass, reporting for VentureBeat, says the G6 will go on sale in U.S. one month after the release date in South Korea. LG, of course, […] Come comment on this article: Following MWC 2017 launch, LG will begin selling the G6 on April 7 in the U.S. Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The amount of Moto Mods available for the Moto Z family is disappointing, to say the least. But, new options might be coming soon to the market, and this time with ideas from third-party developers. That latest Motorola hackathon took place over this last weekend. The Moto Z was, of course, the device of choice. […] Come comment on this article: New Moto Mods might actually come from ideas from third-party developers Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

How do you combat the ills of poor air quality and pollution in a massive city of over eight million people, where there's hardly room to plant new trees? You build a forest straight up into the sky. That's the idea behind the Nanjing Vertical Forest, which is scheduled to be fully built by 2018, and will bring thousands of trees and shrubs into the highly populated Pukou District of the city, absorbing tons of CO2 and producing a wealth of oxygen at the same time. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch Alec Baldwin and SNL hilariously bash Donald Trump yet again 10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today The Mars rover just sent back data that has scie…

The week-long anti-corruption protests in Romania culminated on Sunday with a huge gathering of people in the country’s capital and surrounding major cities. A record number of people took to the streets to display their discontent with an executive order issued last Tuesday that would have made it easier for many top politicians to dodge criminal investigations and even avoid prison time. The order was issued in the middle of the night on January 31st and then rescinded Sunday afternoon. The general public won the fight, yet protesters still gathered in the streets to convey their in distrust in the new government. As darkness set in, the crowd of some 250,000 people …

With all the talk about smartwatches in recent years maybe it's time for us to all just take a moment to appreciate how awesome old — really, really old — timekeeping technology actually was. The NIWA Nixie tube watch is a great example of that, and it's also an absolutely insane thing to wear on your wrist. That being said, I absolutely want one, and you probably will, too. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch Alec Baldwin and SNL hilariously bash Donald Trump yet again The Mars rover just sent back data that has scientists completely stumped These were the lamest, most unwatchable commercials from Super Bowl 51 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Apple celebrates the iPhone's 10th anniversary this year, a product that revolutionized the smartphone business. And Apple’s iPhone has been “doomed” for as many years, with plenty of pundits predicting the iPhone's imminent demise — that all happened while many of Apple’s competitors saw their own destruction, including Palm, Nokia, BlackBerry, and Microsoft. In 2016 the inevitable happened, and Apple shipped fewer iPhones than a year before, drawing more criticism from some people. But Apple’s about to experience a series of upgrade cycles like never before, and it’s all starting with the iPhone 8. Continue reading... Trending right now: The Mars rover just…

Donald Trump keeps repeating that his Muslim ban executive order will prevent the “bad dudes” from entering American and then perform various acts of terrorism. Even if increased vetting procedures might prevent would-be terrorists to enter the country, it’s likely this heavily contested immigration policy will not actually prevent any of the remote-controlled ISIS attacks that might target locations in the US. A new extensive report reveals that ISIS has dramatically changed the way it plans and executes its attack in recent years. Rather than requiring radicalized volunteers to travel to Syria to pledge their allegiance, ISIS is recruiting members directly from the c…

The Moto Z was one of my favorite phones last year, and for good reason. It had a fantastic design, a cool feature in Moto Mods, and stellar performance and battery life. Plus, it had a relatively untouched version of Android, which would presumably lead to quicker updates as long as you weren’t dealing with Verizon. […] Come comment on this article: The unlocked Moto Z is getting a taste of Nougat Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The 2016 NFL season is over and Super Bowl Sunday has finally arrived. On Sunday, February 5th at 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET, the Atlanta Falcons will face off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. While this will be the Patriots' seventh Super Bowl appearance since 2000, the Falcons haven't been since 1999. In fact, that was Atlanta's only appearance to date, and they lost. But nearly two decades later, the Falcons have stormed back to the title game, with QB Matt Ryan being named NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year after setting Falcons franchise records for passing yards, touchdowns and more. The question is, will it be …

2016 was noteworthy for countless reasons, among which include a record high number of cyberattacks perpetuated across the web. During last year alone, hackers stole over 2 billion records from countless targets — with many comprising the world’s biggest corporations and organizations. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the biggest data breaches: Yahoo suffered from the largest hack in history, with 500 million affected accounts, and its property Tumblr saw 65 million accounts get compromised. Meanwhile, LinkedIn revealed it had 117 million accounts stolen, while MySpace admitted that hackers had gotten ahold of the logins to 427 million accounts. Continue reading...…

Samsung a few weeks ago explained that two distinct battery issues caused the numerous Galaxy Note 7 fires last year that prompted Samsung to recall and then discontinue the phablet. Samsung conceded that other factors may have favored the explosions, including its desire to cram a larger battery in a thinner phone and the lack of more adequate quality assurance tests. Samsung vowed to take additional steps to prevent similar accidents in the future, including a new 8-point battery testing procedure. But it’s not just Samsung that’s looking to ensure its phones won’t explode in the future. The South Korean government concluded its own Galaxy Note 7 investigation and an…

Whether you have a long commute, like to learn while you’re working out, or you simply need some noise to help you fall asleep, podcasts are the answer. And even if none of those things describe you, but you enjoy learning new things and hearing ideas, surely you already have an awesome list of podcasts […] Come comment on this article: Best podcast apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

T-Mobile pushes some pretty entertaining commercials throughout the year, so you can understand why we’re excited to see what they’re doing for the Super Bowl. Their first commercial, starring Justin Bieber and New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, is already set to make a splash, but the Super Bowl is a long game, so we’re […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile preps two more celebrity-filled ads for Super Bowl LI Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google's Now Launcher has been a staple of the Google Play Store for years. But according to a leaked email obtained by Android Police, Google will be removing the Now Launcher from the Play Store and ceasing major updates in the next few months. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple is destroying Samsung where it really matters Last chance to get this Windows 10 pocket PC for under $200 10 best new movies and shows coming to Netflix in February Via BRG - Boy Genius Report