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It's been over two years since Taylor Swift's 1989 was released, an album which sold over 1 million copies in a week and went on to become the best-selling album of 2014. In the years since, we haven't heard much in the way of new music from Swift, but that changed late last year when she shared a snippet of I Don't Wanna Live Forever -- a song that would be featured on the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother Does Google have a voice problem? T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

For every new update Apple puts out, there's a small and intrepid team of hackers out on the internet trying to break Apple's security. Running a jailbroken version of iOS lets you take full control of the software, and consequently install every UI tweak and additional feature you can think of. Jailbreaking used to be more popular, back in the day before you could delete the Stocks app, and pre-copy-and-paste. These days, it's a more niche activity. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother Two Galaxy S8 features that will seriously annoy you T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after b…

Apple files lots of patents for lots of potential products and manufacturing methods. Some are weird, some are cool, and some make almost no sense, but a newly uncovered patent application from the company is one of the rare examples of all three; Apple just patented a vape. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother Two Galaxy S8 features that will seriously annoy you T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

2017 is going to be another banner year for virtual reality, with a continued torrent of new content flowing into the mainstream and a steady setting of the table for a “breakout” year for the industry in 2018. That’s according to Robert Nashak, COO of LA-based VR game developer Survios, which in recent weeks announced it’s raised $50 million in new financing. As a testament to its commercial potential, as well as a hint about what’s to come, that new funding included an investment from a major film studio, MGM. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother Two Galaxy S8 features that will seriously annoy…

Apple's smart battery case is a decent option for the iPhone 7, as long as you can work your way past the peculiar look of Apple's design. When it comes to the iPhone 7 Plus, however, there is no Apple branded option. While there's no question that the iPhone 7 Plus has some of the longest battery life in the business, everyone has busy days with heavy cell usage where their iPhone can benefit from a battery case. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Below, you'll find five great options for iPhone 7 Plus battery cases, and they're all far more affordable than you might think. The World's Thinnest iPhone 7 plus case battery, iphone 7 plus rechargeable case with 4000mAh …

President Donald Trump is still using his old Android phone, a new report revealed, even if he’s not supposed to do it. The device is believed to an unsecured handset that poses a severe security risk. Trump did receive a brand new handset before taking office, and a new phone number. But the fact that he still uses his old Android handset is troublesome. A security expert highlighted the real reason why Trump’s Android phone is a massive risk for the president. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model Netflix for Android…

The iPhone 7 was well received by critics and, by most accounts, smartphone buyers in general, but it might not have been good enough to convince customers to opt for Apple's newest smartphone. At least that's the thinking of some Wall Street analysts who believe that the iPhone 6 and 6s may have dragged the average selling price of Apple smartphones down during the holiday quarter in 2016, and could hurt Apple's overall results for the quarter. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model The real reason why Trump using an o…

There are so many connected devices out there that companies call "smart," but guess what: it takes more than just Wi-Fi connectivity to truly make something smart. A perfect example of an actual smart device is the Withings Thermo Smart Thermometer, a thermometer unlike anything you've ever seen. 16 infrared sensors take more than 4,000 measurements without even touching your skin, making it one of the most accurate and hygienic widely available thermometers on the planet. It also syncs with a free app on your iPhone or Android that helps you track and manage symptoms. Some more highlights from the product page: HotSpot Sensor Technology: 16 infrared sensors take …

Kraft Heinz — the company made up of both the Kraft and Heinz food brands — could certainly afford to buy a pricey ad for this year's Super Bowl, but they're not going to buy one. Instead, the company is going to spend that money in a slightly different way and give its entire US workforce the following Monday off. It's one of those rare examples of a genuinely cool publicity stunt, but Kraft Heinz has another trick up its sleeve, and it involves you. Continue reading... Trending right now: T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out Google Pixel 2: Detailed r…

Facebook lets you customize plenty of privacy-related aspects of your Facebook experience, but not everything is crystal clear, and you might ignore some important settings while digging through the various menus at your disposal. Apparently, Facebook is also aware that managing privacy settings isn’t a comfortable experience for all users, so the company came up with a better way to do it. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 7 might be losing a fight with its older brother The real reason why Trump using an old Android phone should freak you out T-Mobile changes customer’s name to ‘IDIOT IDIOT’ after billing dispute Via BRG - Boy Genius …

With last year’s P8 Lite proving to be a success, Huawei has launched the P8 Lite 2017 that brings some welcome upgrades with it such as a bigger, higher resolution display, a higher capacity battery, more RAM and better cameras. The P8 Lite 2017 will also launch running Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0 out […] Come comment on this article: Huawei’s P8 Lite 2017 launches in the UK on February 1st Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Last year’s P8 Lite proved popular with budget conscious buyers, so much so, that Huawei has launched the P8 Lite 2017 which brings a larger display with higher resolution, improved rear and front cameras, as well as a polished glass exterior and a bigger battery. Running Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0, the P8 Lite […] Come comment on this article: Huawei P8 Lite 2017 specifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Each year’s Mobile World Congress event is a major trade show on the international scene akin to what CES is for the U.S. market. For MWC 2017 coming up in Barcelona, one of the world’s major smartphone and electronics giants – Xiaomi – will not be making an appearance. This latest revelation is another hit […] Come comment on this article: Xaiomi bows out of appearance at MWC 2017 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Let’s face it: all of us have had a hard time getting up in the morning at some point. And even if not that, it can be nerve-wracking the night before you have an important early appointment that you need to be at, wondering if you’ll be able to wake up, and maybe even having […] Come comment on this article: Best alarm clock apps Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Nest Cam is a nifty little $180 home security camera that can stream HD video from your house or apartment to any iPhone or Android phone. Sweet. The YI Dome Camera is also a nifty little home security camera that can stream HD video from your house or apartment to any iPhone or Android phone... but that's only the beginning. You can also use the free app on your phone to make this cool little cam pan, tilt and zoom, giving you the ability to scan an entire room from one position. Oh, and did we mention it's only $49? Here are some key details from the product page: 720p High-definition, 112° wide-angle advanced glass lens combined with 345° horizontal & 11…

Alphabet released its earnings report for the recent December quarter and the results were largely impressive. While the company just barely missed Wall St. estimates with respect to earnings per share, its year-on-year revenue checked in at $26.06 billion, representing a respectable 22% increase compared to the same quarter a year ago. Continue reading... Trending right now: Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Microsoft really really wants you to have the most up-to-date version of Windows available. There are some great reasons for this, including timely security updates and patches that prevent bad actors from exploiting known holes, but it always seems like that little "Restart to Apply Updates" reminder pops up at the absolute least opportune time. Thankfully, there's a few things you can do to get Windows 10 to play nice with its updates and minimize its impact on your daily routine. Continue reading... Trending right now: Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Ne…

Best Buy has a great deal for anyone shopping for new MacBooks from Apple, as long as you don’t want to purchase any of Apple’s new MacBook Pro models. In fact, those MacBook fans out there who are due for an upgrade but don’t want to deal with dongle hell might actually appreciate Best Buy’s new offer. Continue reading... Trending right now: Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Amazon sale drops Fire Essentials Bundle to its lowest price ever Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Earlier this month, Google began rolling out a new feature for its Maps service that shows how difficult it's going to be to find parking at your intended destination. If you're going into the city to see a movie, you can now check Google Maps for a small icon that tells you how much trouble you're likely to have finding a spot. Continue reading... Trending right now: Netflix for Android just got a new feature iPhone owners will never see Huge Galaxy S8 leak reveals photos and specs months before announcement Google Pixel 2: Detailed report reveals potential specs, budget model Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Remember back in December when T-Mobile was giving away a free year of DirecTV Now to AT&T customers that switched carriers? That’s arguably the most aggressive promotion we’ve ever seen in the wireless industry, but in typical T-Mobile fashion, the Un-carrier has another move to rub things in just a little bit more. DirecTV Now was, […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile is adding Hulu to their previous free DirecTV Now offer Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Hugo Barra is joining Facebook as the new VP of virtual reality, leading up the Oculus team. Barra recently announced his resignation from Xiaomi and revealed his plans to move back stateside around Silicon Valley. In his letter, Barra cited has major reason for leaving as the singular environment taking a toll on his health. […] Come comment on this article: Hugo Barra will join Facebook as VP of virtual reality to head up Oculus team Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It looks like one of the top personnel designing HTC’s Vive has left the company and joined Google to work on Daydream VR. Claude Zellweger led HTC design team the Vive headset, but was also a key player in developing HTC’s smartphone design language. But now, he’s moved onto Google where he’ll help design Daydream […] Come comment on this article: HTC’s top Vive designer leaves to work on Google’s Daydream VR Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

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Depending on the model, Google’s Pixel phones are some of the toughest devices for buyers to get their hands on at the moment. Even with that high demand and long waits, work is certainly underway on the next version which should be launched later this year. Sources are indicating Google is indeed working on both […] Come comment on this article: Early Pixel 2 rumors hint at improvements Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Whether you have a 30-inch TV or an 80-inch TV, your viewing experience is confined to the area within the bezels surrounding your display. At least, that's the case out of the box. LED TV backlight kits, also known as bias lighting kits, are all the rage right now. Why? Because they're awesome. These simple LED strips plug into an open USB port and stick to the back of your TV, taking just a few seconds to install. Then, they turn on automatically when your TV powers up and cast a gorgeous glow with adjustable brightness onto the wall behind your TV. If you don't already have LED backlight kits on all your TVs, now is the perfect opportunity to fix that. The LANMU TV …