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T-Mobile tries to stay at the forefront of the wireless market, and they like to do that by offering compelling, simple plans to customers and businesses alike. We’ve seen it happen over and over, for better or worse, and the magenta carrier’s next move is to apply that philosophy to a new growing segment: the […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile’s latest move wants to simplify and encourage Internet of Things growth Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/de43e9df2e19673d0d2aff0a175efcb9._.gif News via TalkAndroid

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bc2e2af9d9e5c41babe82ab91308d982.jpg If you already own a voice assistant at home, then you already have a home droid. Only, Amazon Echo or Google Home do not move around the house with you. However, there are plenty of startups working on robots for your home, and Kuri is one of this year’s cute robotic debutants. It might not be as smart as Alexa or Google’s Assistant, but this one will follow you around the house to ensure it can always do your bidding. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to show how Russians hack things Can the iPhone 8 compete with a Galaxy S8 that looks …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f31052c761cea49169ce6d27aa8f9788.jpg When Apple revealed its newest line of MacBook Pros, featuring an utter lack of the beloved ports so many users have grown dependent on, it was immediately clear that dongles were going to become a problem. A company called Hyper sought to capitalize on the notebooks' perceived shortcoming and launched an accessory that completely eliminates the need for separate adapters. It absolutely blew up on Kickstarter, and easily eclipsed its modest $100,000 goal in a matter of days. Now, it's actually topped $1 million, and it still has nearly two more weeks of fundraising left to go. Continue re…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/efc5edf8ebbe46fdb474af000ac30306.jpg Back in 2013, Kingston brought the first ever 1TB flash drive into the world. While its exorbitant price made it an unreasonable purchase for the average consumer, we were still impressed that it was even possible. Three years later, despite the fact that no other storage device makers have attempted to even match Kingston on its 1TB flash drive, the company has decided to break its own record by unveiling both the 1TB and 2TB DataTraveler Ultimate GT flash drives ahead of CES 2017 on Tuesday. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to show h…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/2730f14f35519203bbacf2da3760c7e3.jpg If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Amazon must be feel extremely flattered the past few months. Amazon's Echo speaker and Alexa virtual assistant are getting plenty of clones, from Google to Lenovo, and now even Mattel — yep, the toy company — is launching a voice-activated speaker of its own, and this one is made specifically for kids. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to show how Russians hack things Can the iPhone 8 compete with a Galaxy S8 that looks like this? First details surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 just …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/088ec5681cec9268a97ae42c567ee271.jpg If recent rumors are accurate, 2016 was a difficult year for Faraday Future. Reports suggest that financial woes have left Faraday's future in question, which the company struggling to pay vendors. Unpaid bills have piled up to the point that multiple lawsuits have been filed against Faraday Future, according to one report. One suit claimed the company owed more than $100,000 in rent, while another claimed the company had more than $10 million in unpaid bills invoiced by just one vendor. But despite any current turbulence with executive departures and financial issues, the massive team Fa…

Home-based digital assistants were quite the item in 2016, and that was only because of two companies. Now, in 2017, more companies are getting into the category by leveraging existing technologies. There’s no better time than the first week of the year at CES 2017 to announce new products similar to the Amazon Echo and […] Come comment on this article: The Lenovo Smart Assistant is powered by Amazon’s Alexa Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/3a88aabbe37d8070922681c11a1eef27._.gif News via TalkAndroid

It’s 2017, but that’s not what everyone is talking about this week. All eyes are set on CES 2017 in Las Vegas for announcements of new technologies and new products. Since it’s a crazy week, we put together a neat little schedule for you to know when the major presentations are. Tuesday, January 3 Honor […] Come comment on this article: These events are happening at CES 2017 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b4d2c920973fac7c3bb94ce8e7480adf._.gif News via TalkAndroid

Another leaked image of the upcoming LG G6 has popped up online that gives us a very small glimpse of what may be the design of the rumored 2017 flagship. This time we see the device inside a possible kickstand case and shows off a design not unlike last year’s LG G5. Join us after […] Come comment on this article: Leaked LG G6 case image shows off a familiar design Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/12a67464fb8c66680a7cdc879e7f41fa._.gif News via TalkAndroid

Television is seeing increased competition as services like Netflix continue to eat up its customers. Dish Network today in Las Vegas at CES 2017 announced its latest initiate to combat that and retain customers: the AirTV Player. Details after the break. The AirTV Player is an set-top box, featuring services like Netflix, Sling TV and […] Come comment on this article: Dish’s AirTV Player gives you the joys of streaming and local TV in one package Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/18093fd23e8011619de67ffabfc86999._.gif News via TalkAndroid

When you’re shopping for a device to stream anything at all, Sling TV wants you to know which are the best to consider. It’s part of a strategy to put its live television streaming service in front of more people. This week at CES 2017, Sling TV announced a new certification program for hardware. Devices […] Come comment on this article: Sling TV introduces hardware certification program at CES 2017 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/fd8ee909ee1864746053e58f131f0111._.gif News via TalkAndroid

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/0e9aaa94ed1afafcae82429179f4a3e8.jpg The iPhone 7 Plus is a pretty huge phone, so choosing a battery case is particularly difficult. You need something with a nice big battery, of course, but you also want the case to be as slim as possible so it doesn't add too much bulk. Don't worry, we have just the thing: the Iconic iPhone 7 Plus Battery Case is on sale right now on Amazon for just $12 if you use the coupon code TZ2EE7JW at checkout. This case has a large 7,500 mAh and a slender design, making it perfect for the iPhone 7 Plus. And $12 is an absolute steam — consider the fact that Apple's own iPhone 7 battery case has a 2,36…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/d11ccca93091617f0aa114e9056a0cf3.jpg Our favorite announcements at the Consumer Electronics Show are the ones that leave our heads spinning. We hadn't seen many of those through Tuesday morning, but just as we well giving up hope, Acer answered our prayers by revealing the specifications and pricing of its upcoming Predator 21 X gaming laptop. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to show how Russians hack things Can the iPhone 8 compete with a Galaxy S8 that looks like this? First details surrounding Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 just leaked http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirror…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9e1b7bf4a7ce52b99f3d2fae6ab10ba5.jpg Ever year, just like clockwork, chip manufacturers churn out processors that are smaller and more efficient than what came before. It's only January 3rd, but it looks like 2017 is going to be another boring year full of innovation per usual. Apple chip manufacturer TSMC is reportedly on schedule to deliver prototype chips using its new 7nm process by the summer of this year. Provided everything else runs on schedule, that should mean the extra-tiny chips will be ready for mass production in 2018, just in time for the iPhone 8s... and the start of President Trump's re-election campaign. Co…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/562e9f509fee5b0cf6206f514eaf9a3c.jpg Lenovo is a relatively new name in the gaming space, and up until today the company's efforts to compete with the mainstream gaming heavyweights have been promising but spotty. That may be about to change, as Lenovo just announced its own brand of gaming PCs that it hopes will compete with the likes of Dell's Alienware, Asus's ROG, and other custom PC manufacturers like iBuyPower and CyberPower. Lenovo calls its new gaming line Legion, and its first releases will be a 4k-capable gaming notebook called the Y720, and a more budget-friendly Y520. Continue reading... Trending right now: …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/1c9067c3b15fdfddf618a554a48f4b25.jpg Remember in Men In Black II when K had his own little world that he kept inside a locker at the bus station? The EcoSphere Closed Aquatic Ecosystem is like that, only underwater and without any little aliens. These gorgeous orbs contain living organisms that need virtually no maintenance or care whatsoever. You don't even need to feed them, because they feed on the algae and bacteria inside the sphere. EchSpheres are each tiny little worlds, and they make a beautiful and unique addition to any room. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to sho…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/9bbca55aace384f14413f721692017f7.jpg Apple Watch fans, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that a new report suggests Apple's next-generation Apple Watch, presumably called the Apple Watch Series 3, is on track for a release at some point in the third quarter this year. Better yet, the new Apple Watch model will feature big improvements in two key areas that are still pain points for some users. The bad news, however, is that it looks like you're out of luck if you were hoping to see a big hardware redesign this year, or even any exciting new hardware features. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN …

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/4f623885dd42dd959eb1eec7e8e19c9b.jpg The battle for the smart home continues this year, with CES 2017 being the place where many companies will unveil smart gadgets for your home. Lenovo is one of them, and the Chinese giant unveiled two brand new devices that could brighten up your home, including an Amazon Echo rival that uses Alexa and offers better sound than Amazon’s original, and a Smart Storage solution to fix your storage needs at home. Continue reading... Trending right now: CNN uses screenshot from ‘Fallout 4’ to show how Russians hack things Hackers have a new way to steal your banking login using WhatsApp…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/c13b7c9e71ad1159b2f79524daf4fa9e.jpg Last week we told you about a huge sale on Amazon that offered the lowest prices ever on genuine Apple silicone and leather cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The bad news is nearly all of the cases are back on sale at their normal prices. The good news is the single hottest one for the iPhone 7 Plus is still on sale at its lowest price ever. Other highlights from today's top daily Amazon deals include our favorite 14-inch HP Chromebook, bass-heavy over-ear Bluetooth headphones for $40, a killer optical wired gaming mouse, Garmin's connected scale, a second-generation Sous Vide cooker…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/85e3df5f8135e85278311cdc79ab97c4.jpg The second half of 2016 was bittersweet for Samsung. Granted, it was far more bitter than it was sweet, considering Samsung had no choice but to cancel the hottest smartphone it has ever created when it kept exploding in users' hands. It also had to recall more than 1 million handsets, a process that is still ongoing today. Yes, bitter indeed. But the sweet part came when data released by a market research company suggested that Samsung phones accounted for 22% of all activations over the holiday period, a figure that was actually up 1% compared to the holidays in 2015. Samsung's road was…

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b126d7447190ebeb46037c897857fe8f.jpg We already have phones that can be unlocked with either a fingerprint or a face or iris scan, but Synaptics came up with an all-in-one system that makes use of both these technologies for an extra layer of security. The company already announced it has a solution to embed a fingerprint sensor into a smartphone display — a feature that will be seen in at least one new smartphone this year — and the new announcement reveals the company is looking to take personal data security to a whole new level. In the process, Synaptics may have developed the all-in-one solution that allows smartphone make…

Before it hit 2017 in various parts of the world, OnePlus honored its promise and delivered a major software update to its two major devices. Both the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are getting Android 7.0 Nougat right now. Seriously! Unlike a few weeks ago when OnePlus gave false hope to its customers, Nougat is […] Come comment on this article: OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are really getting Nougat now Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/bdd4fddeaacc9c830ceb515bc3609963._.gif News via TalkAndroid

It’s long been rumored, but Samsung today finally took off the wraps of its new Galaxy A series for 2017. The Galaxy A7, A5 and A3 are all getting a fresh new coat of paint, bringing them more in line with the Galaxy S7’s design. All three phones are pretty similar — at least in […] Come comment on this article: Samsung’s new Galaxy A series for 2017 is finally official Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/674f2e69ed94481ebed11b13d5a81fb9._.gif News via TalkAndroid

A new leak from Evan Blass might indicate that Google’s augmented reality platform, Tango, is on the verge of being used by a company other than Lenovo. The ZenFone AR from ASUS, which is bound to debut at CES 2017, just appeared online for everyone to see before it’s official. ASUS ZenFone AR (2nd Google […] Come comment on this article: ASUS’ ZenFone AR, a Tango phone, leaks before CES 2017 Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/f6beb6067f2545c16fcb8779d90bf692._.gif News via TalkAndroid

Everyone is waiting for Qualcomm’s next flagship processor, the Snapdragon 835, as it’ll be an important component for high-end phones in 2017. Who will use it first? Probably ASUS. Rather than being highly ambiguous surrounding the possible launch, ASUS is indirectly telling the world that, yes, they’re definitely releasing a Snapdragon 835-powered phone. ASUS used […] Come comment on this article: Chances are ASUS uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 first Visit TalkAndroid http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/54aa038735881d7f6f006766afa0a047._.gif News via TalkAndroid