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At the end of May, Andy Rubin of Android fame grabbed headlines with the official announcement of the Essential Phone, a new smartphone from his start-up Essential company. Although the Essential Phone is equipped with flagship level hardware, barely any bezels, and a unique titanium and ceramic body, there were still some questions about how […] Come comment on this article: Essential loses two top executives amidst Phone delay Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

There are tons of adapters out there that let you connect a Lightning charger to your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus while also listening to music through wired headphones. Unfortunately, however, users have had issues with many of them as new iOS updates have been released. The Charm Sonic iPhone 7 Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Adapter is the latest and greatest option out there, and it has been updated to work with the most recent versions of iOS. As expected, it provides a standard Lightning port for charging as well as a regular 3.5mm audio jack for your headphones. Apple isn’t bringing the headphone jack back to its iPhone lineup anytime soon, so do yourself a favor and gr…

If need a new phone and don't plan on waiting around for the iPhone 8 (or just don't want to pay $1,000 for a smartphone), you might want to check out this offer from AT&T. For a limited time, AT&T is giving qualified subscribers the chance to buy a 32GB iPhone 7 and get a second one free. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia’s first iPhone killer actually looks good The iPhone 8 design was ‘confirmed’ – and it’s not the one everybody hates Verizon drops to third place in new wireless speed test Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Apple already revealed many things about iOS 11 at its developers event in June, but it likely kept secret a few of them -- those which will only be available to iPhone 8 buyers. After all, just like with any previous iPhone, it’s the software that makes it shine. However, Apple did demo one feature that’ll surely work better on the iPhone 8 than on any iOS device, and a new discovery suggests it could be used to completely transform FaceTime experiences. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia’s first iPhone killer actually looks good Verizon drops to third place in new wireless speed test The iPhone 8 design was ‘confirmed’ – and it’s not the one ev…

The New Horizons spacecraft has Pluto well and truly in the rear-view mirror by now, as it's on the way to check out the Kuiper Belt. But the magic of space exploration is that long after the probe has departed, scientists still have mountains of data to sift over. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of New Horizons' flyby of Pluto, NASA's team of scientists has put together a two-minute video of a Pluto flyby, based on elevation data and observations made by New Horizons during its short but glorious mission. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia’s first iPhone killer actually looks good Verizon drops to third place in new wireless speed test The…

Apple will likely celebrate the iPhone’s 10th birthday by releasing three models -- which would be a first. The iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus will simply be iterations of the existing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone designs we’ve had for a few years, while the iPhone 8 might have the “most meaningful feature and technology upgrades in iPhone's history.” Continue reading... Trending right now: Verizon drops to third place in new wireless speed test The iPhone 8 design was ‘confirmed’ – and it’s not the one everybody hates Nokia’s first iPhone killer actually looks good Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

So, you’ve just bought yourself a brand new Huawei or Honor smartphone and you find yourself faced with Huawei’s EMUI interface that is chock full of features. It doesn’t matter if you are using a Huawei P10 or an Honor 8, finding out to make full use of these handy these features isn’t always straightforward. Now […] Come comment on this article: How to take screenshots on your Huawei or Honor handset Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Well, maybe you do need another digital assistant. If you own an Android phone with Google’s services, you have a digital assistant at the ready. The difference, however, between devices is the version. Google Now launched in 2012 as an all-in-one spot organizer for your life. Then, in 2016, Google Assistant took over with its […] Come comment on this article: Amazon’s Alexa is live on the HTC U11, bumps Google Assistant aside Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Online payments have been dominated by PayPal, and mobile payments have been leaning towards Samsung Pay. Now the two are coming together. If you own a recent high-end phone from Samsung, you can travel the country and make purchases through PayPal and Samsung Pay. Adding a PayPal account to Samsung Pay could actually be easier […] Come comment on this article: Let Samsung Pay use PayPal as your payment method everywhere Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Amazon continues to work on adding features to their Alexa devices and recently rolled out some messaging and calling features to help compete with platforms like Skype, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Although they are traditionally not seen as a big player in the enterprise market, outside of their cloud storage services, Amazon also launched communication […] Come comment on this article: Amazon Anytime may be company’s entry into messaging platforms Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Ready to create something on your own? We’re selling a kit on Talk Android Deals that allows you to build and program a Raspberry Pi-powered car. Use included Python code to get the car up & running Transmit images & video in real-time w/ the USB webcam Control the car & camera’s direction in real […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Learn how to make a Raspberry Pi-powered car Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Honestly, this Amazon sale is so good that it isn't fair to all the other wireless speakers that are currently available on Amazon. Seriously, why would anyone by those other speakers when the Nekteck 10W Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is currently half off? This speaker offers killer battery life of between 12 and 16 hours of playback per charge, and it's also dust- and water-resistant with an IP65 rating. It has the latest Bluetooth 4.1 Class II and supports A2DP V1.2, AVRCP V1.4 profiles, as well as a USB port so it can pull double duty and charge your smartphone like a portable power pack. This Nekteck speaker has an impressive 4.5-star rating and it normally …

Google will launch two Pixel models this year, according to multiple independent reports, including one that’s going to look like the original Pixel and one that will embrace the full-screen design that’s in fashion this year. HTC will reportedly make the Pixel 2 based on the iPhone-like Pixel design it used last year, while LG has been tasked with creating the Pixel 2 XL, which will look a lot like the LG G6 and the Galaxy S8 when it comes to screen size. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 8 design was ‘confirmed’ – and it’s not the one everybody hates How to watch tonight’s ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere for free New animated 3D model sh…

Summer is in full swing, and so are killer iPhone and iPad app sales on Apple's iOS App Store. We dug through all of Monday's deals and fished out the nine best paid iOS apps on sale for free. These are all limited-time deals though, so move quickly if you don't want to miss out. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 8 design was ‘confirmed’ – and it’s not the one everybody hates How to watch tonight’s ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere for free New animated 3D model shows iPhone 8 from every angle Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

If you don't already have one of Nintendo's hot new Switch consoles, you're missing out. You're also out of luck, because it's still sold out everywhere other than Amazon, where you can get free Prime shipping on the Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con or the Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con if you're willing to pay a premium. If you already have a Switch, or if you just ordered one, then you should know that the hottest new Switch game of the summer is about to be released. That's right, boys and girls, Splatoon 2 comes out on Friday! If you're a Prime subscriber, you have four days left to pre-order this hot new title and save 20%. Trust us, you're goin…

Regardless of whether or not the iPhone 8 will feature Touch ID, it's all but guaranteed that the device will feature facial recognition technology. Over the past few weeks and months, word that the iPhone 8 will incorporate facial recognition has been corroborated by a number of credible sources, not to mention an endless stream of iPhone 8 parts leaks featuring discernible cutouts for additional camera sensors on the front panel of the device. That being the case, we thought it would be a good time to take a closer look at what the iPhone 8's facial recognition system will likely bring to the table, from both a performance and security perspective. While Apple tends …

These days it seems that we are bombarded by adverts everywhere we look, and while the experience can be irksome, it’s the price you pay for using a free service or viewing content on a website. The one place that you wouldn’t expect to see ads appearing would be on your smartphone’s stock keyboard, but […] Come comment on this article: HTC is working on removing the ads that mistakenly appeared on its default keyboard Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Back at the end of May, Andy Rubin said the Essential Phone would begin shipping around late June or early July. We are just a smidge past the middle of the month and the company is tight-lipped about the release date, but its début is imminent, according to Essential’s CEO, Niccolo de Masi. Besides launching […] Come comment on this article: Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone coming to the UK, Europe, and Japan Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It's not as if the tech world needs another messaging app, but that apparently won't stop Amazon from throwing their hat into the ring. According to a new report from AFTVnews, Amazon has been busy working on a new messaging service dubbed Anytime that seems to toe the line between a traditional messaging app and a fledgling social network. Continue reading... Trending right now: How to watch tonight’s ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere for free New study shows why cable TV is actually doomed Audi’s new A8 will drive through traffic jams for you Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The iPhone 8 design leaks keep on coming, and a new series of renders was published online. They seemingly “confirm” the iPhone 8’s design. Mind you, only Apple could really confirm anything. Continue reading... Trending right now: How to watch tonight’s ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 premiere for free Does the world need a new messaging app? Amazon seems to think so New study shows why cable TV is actually doomed Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Some matters of opinion are responsible for heated debates. iPhone or Android? Coke or Pepsi? Chocolate or vanilla? But every so often there’s a "best" option that no one in their right mind would bother to contest, and such is the case with the question of the best universal remote brand out there. It’s obviously Logitech’s Harmony line of remotes, and one of the best of the bunch, the Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control and Hub, is discounted right now on Amazon. Here are some highlights from the product page: The most powerful and intuitive Harmony remote works with Alexa for voice control. All-in-one control of up to 15 home entertainment and connected home d…

If you have an Echo Dot from Amazon, we've told you on several occasions about a very cool accessory from Vaux that instantly transforms it into a portable Alexa speaker. There's even a less expensive option called the Fremo Evo, and it's far more compact as well. The Echo Dot is a pretty awesome portable speaker, but even with the smaller Evo accessory it still won't fit in your pocket. Of course, some day just about every Android phone will also be an Alexa phone as Amazon continues to build new partnerships that push Alexa's reach further than ever before, and the first flagship Android phone with Alexa voice service built in was released earlier this year. Now, howeve…

The iPhone 8 is already expected to be delayed compared to its predecessors. Reports say that Apple will unveil it during a regular September event alongside the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plys. It will then go on sale in the weeks following the keynote, but only in small numbers, according to these rumors. How long will we have to wait to see the iPhone 8 hit in stores in bulk? Conflicting reports have said it could be anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Now, a new story indicates we might be in for a huge wait. And if this new report pans out, the iPhone 7s may see some delays of its own. Continue reading... Trending right now: The iPhone 8 design was ‘…

Streaming services are trying to make cable TV redundant, and they're having some success. We already knew that much; the only question left is how long the change is going to take, and what pay TV will look like when we come back out the other side. A new survey on streaming TV packages sheds some light on what's happening in the pay TV industry. Although cable TV has remained remarkably resilient for an expensive product that everyone seems to hate, cheap streaming services are gaining ground. Continue reading... Trending right now: New leaks show one iPhone 8 that’s stunning – and one that’s really not This massive Galaxy S8 deal is one of the best we’ve …

After waiting an excruciating three extra months, the seventh season of Game of Thrones is finally upon us. The first episode of the new season will air on HBO at 9:00 PM ET this Sunday, leaving us with just 13 episodes until the series reaches its conclusion. Needless to say, you're going to have to watch the first episode if you want to stay in the loop, so here are a few ways to tune in without spending a dime. Continue reading... Trending right now: New study shows why cable TV is actually doomed New leaks show one iPhone 8 that’s stunning – and one that’s really not This massive Galaxy S8 deal is one of the best we’ve ever seen Via BRG - Boy Genius…