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It's 2017! The year the smartphone bezel finally died! All that wasted space is finally gone! And it's been replaced by even more screen real estate! Wait, what's that you say? Apple is about to launch three new flagship iPhones, but only one of them sports a modern design? And the other two feature a design that looks almost exactly like the hot new iPhones Apple released in... 2014!? Apple fans have plenty of things to be excited about ahead of next month's big tenth anniversary iPhone event. Unfortunately, a new leak reaffirms the notion that the design of Apple's iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus design isn't one of them. Continue reading... Trending right now: …

SpaceX is already a big name in commercial spaceflight, but the company has yet to get its manned missions off the ground. A number of setbacks have delayed SpaceX's manned test flights until 2018, but Elon Musk is already teasing what the crews of SpaceX flights will wear during their extraterrestrial journeys. Continue reading... Trending right now: Oreo has a game-changing Android feature, but you won’t even realize it’s there Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? It’s going to be years before Android can copy the iPhone 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The iPhone 7 Plus has fantastic battery life. It’s easily among the best in the business when it comes to longevity, but there’s obviously always room for improvement. It’s also a pretty big phone though, so you don’t want to add too much bulk, even if it is in the name of extending your time between charges. The Sunwell iPhone 7 Plus Battery Case claims to be the thinnest 7 Plus battery case in the world. At the very least, it’s the thinnest case we’ve ever seen. It still manages to pack a 4,000 mAh battery that will more than double your iPhone’s battery life, and it costs less than $40 right now on Amazon. Here are the highlights from the product listing: ## MAG…

After weeks of leaks and rumors, today is the day that Samsung finally takes the wraps off of its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 8 at an Unpacked event in New York. If you thought that the upcoming announcement would result in an end to the leaks, you are sadly mistaken. The UK retailer, […] Come comment on this article: UK retailer accidentally confirms pricing and specs for Galaxy Note 8 ahead of launch Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The waiting is almost over, the time for leaks has come and gone. Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Note 8 just a couple of hours from now at an Unpacked event in New York, starting at 11:00 AM ET/ 3:00 PM GMT. Just because you can’t be there in person doesn’t mean that you have to […] Come comment on this article: Watch the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Unpacked live stream right here! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A new drone prototype has the ability to not only take off and land vertically, but it can also land against a wall, similar to a bird. The Multimodal Autonomous Drone (S-MAD) was created by researchers at Canada's University of Sherbrooke, utilizing microspines to allow it to attach itself to these kinds of surfaces. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices Don’t throw your eclipse glasses away — do this instead Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

AccuWeather is one of the most popular weather apps across iOS and Android, and it's a trusted service that countless people rely on every hour of every day. Now, security guru Will Strafach is sounding the privacy alarm after discovering that AccuWeather on iPhone is forwarding location data even if the user settings prohibit it, and that's not even the worst part. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices Don’t throw your eclipse glasses away — do this instead Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Android Oreo is coming "soon" to most people, according to Google. But some lucky users are already running the final beta release on their devices, and they've found a surprising -- and very welcome -- feature for the Google Pixel. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices Don’t throw your eclipse glasses away — do this instead Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

With just hours left until the Galaxy Note 8 reveal event in New York City begins on Wednesday, Samsung has shared three new videos on YouTube showcasing a few of the unique features of the Galaxy S8. With Bixby now available in over 200 countries, Bixby Vision stars in one of the videos, while two interesting camera features take center stage in the other two videos. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices Don’t throw your eclipse glasses away — do this instead Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

We already have plenty of questions that remain unanswered after Sunday’s impressive Game of Thrones episode, as some things didn't necessarily make sense in Beyond the Wall. None of them concern Arya and Sansa Stark, who just had a few interesting exchanges during episode 6, adding an unexpected layer of complexity to their relationship. Yet, the episode's director chose to address this particular conflict in an interview. Yes, spoilers follow, so if you haven’t seen the latest episode, you’d better avoid this “violent” revelation. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already a…

Following up on a long-held theory that intense pressure within the ice giants of our solar system could lead to "diamond rain," researchers were able to simulate the conditions they believe exist deep within our planetary neighbors Uranus and Neptune, and proved that it's actually possible. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices SNES Classic preorders are going live now at these six retailers Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Just weeks after debuting Legendary Pokemon into the world of Pokemon Go, developer Niantic appears to be gearing up for another major addition to the game. This week, Niantic is pushing out a small bug fix (version 0.71.0 on Android) which should be available for everyone to download in the coming days. But the most exciting news comes from within the code of the update. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices The Pixel 2 is probably getting smart Google headphones Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

When the iPhone 8 launches this fall, it’ll be the first iOS device in Apple’s history to lack a physical home button. The iconic component is tied to a variety of critical functions which means Apple isn’t really ditching it. Instead, the company will likely introduce a virtual home button and new screen gestures to replicate the features of the physical home button. A fresh iOS 11 leak gives us a glimpse of some of the gestures Apple may have been working on. Continue reading... Trending right now: Why did Verizon kill the Unlimited plan that everyone loved? Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices The Pixel 2 is probably getting sma…

It has now been eight months since Apple first released the AirPods, and they’re still insanely difficult to find in stores or online. Truly wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen these days, so something about the AirPods must make them particularly difficult to manufacture. If you’ve managed to get your hands on a pair, you undoubtedly love them. But you might’ve also noticed that they don’t always stay seated snugly in your ears — especially when you work out. Check out the EarBuddyz 2.0 Apple Airpods and EarPods Covers, which fit the AirPods perfectly and don’t cover the sensors, so all of Apple’s cool features will still work with the covers on. Here’s what you need …

As part of Netflix's ongoing commitment towards churning out as much original content as possible, the streaming giant over the last two years has made a concerted effort to bolster its lineup of stand-up specials. And true to form, Netflix has not been shy about spending big bucks in order to attract some of the best comedic minds in the business. After doling out $60 million to Dave Chappelle for a pair of stand-up specials, Netflix earlier this year inked a lucrative production deal with Jerry Seinfeld. In a deal believed to be in the $100 million range, Seinfeld is on the hook for two stand-up specials and will bring over his award-winning Comedians in Cars Getting Co…

Making the switch to wireless for all things audio? We can help. Frankly, many wireless audio products are too expensive. So we’ve picked the 1Voice Bluetooth On-Ear Headphones as our featured item on Talk Android Deals for today only. These headphones, which are completely wireless, give you a comfortable listening experience with high quality sound. […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Take 76% off these Bluetooth-ready headphones Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

In the dead of night, preorders for the SNES Classic Edition went live on Amazon and Best Buy. Within minutes, both had sold out of their stock, but if you actually got some sleep last night, you'll still have a chance to secure one of the retro consoles today. In the next few minutes, preorders are expected to begin going live at four additional retailers, although specific details have not been revealed. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices New leaked video supposedly shows iPhone 8 with working rear Touch ID The tiny device shown in this leak could be the iPhone 8’s biggest game-changer …

Yesterday's post covering paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a good one, and you can still snag a few freebies that haven't yet returned to their normal prices. We've got eight fresh apps for you to check out on Tuesday though, and you'll find them all listed out below. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices The tiny device shown in this leak could be the iPhone 8’s biggest game-changer SNES Classic preorders are going live now at these six retailers Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Now that all the eclipse hype has died down you probably think it's time to move on with your boring old non-eclipse life and get back to business. Nope! Now that the celestial event has wrapped up we get to gawk at all the awesome photos taken from all over North America, and even some particularly fantastic shots from the International Space Station. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices SNES Classic preorders are going live now at these six retailers Everything we know about the Galaxy Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Even though we're still waiting for season 2 of Netflix's hit show Stranger Things to arrive, there's already word that a third season of the nostalgia-fueled sci-fi show is in the works. During a recent interview with Vulture, show creators Matt and Ross Duffer confirmed that we may not only see a third season of Stranger Things, but a fourth season as well. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices SNES Classic preorders are going live now at these six retailers Everything we know about the Galaxy Note 8 Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The closer we get to Apple’s traditional iPhone event in September, the more iPhone 8 rumors we see. And most of them paint the same picture: the new iPhone will have a new all-screen design that has forced Apple to drop the fingerprint sensor. There might be no Touch ID on the iPhone 8, but the handset is expected to feature an advanced 3D facial recognition system unlike anything else available from the competition. And there’s a new leak to support the rumor. Continue reading... Trending right now: Android 8.0 Oreo is already available for Pixel and Nexus devices Everything we know about the Galaxy Note 8 SNES Classic preorders are going live now at these s…

The Google Home is much more than simply being a Google Assistant device, its built-in speakers are great for listening to music from. After confirming that Android 8.0 would indeed be known as Oreo yesterday, Google has also added more music options to its Google Home device, making it easier to stream your favorite tracks […] Come comment on this article: Google Home finally gets Bluetooth audio, Deezer and Spotify Free support coming soon Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Galaxy S8 launched earlier this year featuring Samsung’s new assistant, Bixby, replacing the S Voice app that has been present on previous Galaxy S handsets. While Samsung made a pretty big deal out of Bixby at the launch event, the truth is that the virtual assistant launched incomplete and the voice component of the […] Come comment on this article: Bixby Voice is now available in more than 200 countries, if you speak English Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The market for cases for smartphones is very active with options for almost any taste or requirement available. These can range from purely cosmetic “bling” type cases to heavy duty protection for a smartphone. Despite the investment required to purchase smartphones today, especially flagship level devices, there are still people who prefer to not use […] Come comment on this article: Peel Case for Samsung Galaxy S8 review Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Now it’s looking even more likely Google plans on going all-in on hardware. Later this year, the company could enter a new product category with Google Assistant being the backbone of the device. It’s yet another sign that Google wants to be involved in both hardware and software moving forward. The latest beta of the […] Come comment on this article: Google Assistant could be speaking right into your ears this fall with headphones Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid