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It’s 2017. Now everything in your life needs to be connected for power whether permanently or temporarily. You need so many outlets and ports for all of your devices. When you’re sitting down relaxing in the living room or working at the desk in the office, you’ve probably realized over and over again there’s just […] Come comment on this article: [sponsored] Take 26% off BESTEK’s 12-outlet power strip surge protector with 2 USB ports Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 are two of the biggest flagship devices of the year. Both companies have gone through a rough stretch for different reasons. Now they’re back this year with new and improved 2017 flagships. On one hand, you have the Galaxy S8 with its Infinity Display and top-of-the-line hardware. And then, […] Come comment on this article: Why the Samsung Galaxy S8 is better than the LG G6 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google’s Android has a lot of great phones in the ecosystem, as well as plenty of excellent features from phone-to-phone; however, there are a handful of features that I, and many others, would no doubt like to see become official Android features. This isn’t speaking in terms of one OS is better than the other, […] Come comment on this article: Features on iOS we want to see on Android Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

With rumors regarding some new Apple hardware swirling overhead, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo put out a new research note reaffirming his belief that Apple will introduce a new piece of Siri-based hardware next month at WWDC. As for the design, Kuo maintains that the device will offer a premium auditory experience and will include a "touch panel", a design tidbit that Apple executive Phil Schiller seemingly suggested was in the works during an interview last week. It remains unclear, though, if said "touch panel" will be a full-fledged display a'la the Amazon Echo Show or if it will be more minimalistic. Price wise, Kuo anticipates that Apple's upcoming Siri speake…

Nobody likes layovers, but the first astronauts heading to Mars will get to experience one of the longest such experiences of their lives. They’ll have to spend one year going around the moon, which will probably be a very annoying wait for the first people heading to the red planet. It’s not all bad news, however, as they won’t just wait for time to pass by. NASA actually wants to make sure that the round trip to Mars, a 1,000-day endeavor, is carefully planned during the time. Continue reading... Trending right now: OnePlus 5 leak shows specs and price that would make it crazy to buy a Galaxy S8 instead Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the w…

Apple’s new AirPods are cool for so many reasons. The fact that they’re truly wireless is the most obvious one, but there’s an awesome feature of the AirPods’ design that most people don’t ever think about. The AirPods don’t feature wireless charging, but they do support drop-in charging thanks to the exposed charging contacts at the bottom of each AirPod stem. It’s a very smart design, and you can actually do something similar with the AirPods case itself. Instead of fumbling with a Lightning cable, pick up a Spigen Compact Airpods Stand, which lets you simply place your AirPods case on top to charge it up. Here are some highlights from the product page: Convenien…

The best way to avoid buying a stolen iPhone is getting it from Apple, an electronics store, or a carrier. But because the iPhone comes with a rather high price tag, some people choose to purchase second-hand iPhone. These are still expensive, but the price is lower than what you’d pay in stores. In many cases, you can score a great iPhone deal, if you know what to look for. But there’s always the risk that seller stole the phone and it’s now looking to flip it. Thankfully, there’s now a simple service that tells you instantly whether the iPhone you want to buy or any other smartphone, has been stolen. Continue reading... Trending right now: OnePlus 5 leak shows…

Virtual reality tech has endured some serious growing pains already, and still hasn't fully reached mainstream acceptance among consumers. Plenty of people still see VR headsets as too complicated, clunky, and simply not worth the investment or hassle. A new VR headset concept is making its big debut at the ACM CHI 2017 event and, well, it's probably not going to help matters. It's called FaceDisplay, and it might be the most ridiculous VR headset ever conceived. Continue reading... Trending right now: OnePlus 5 leak shows specs and price that would make it crazy to buy a Galaxy S8 instead Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever se…

Chances are you own a phone with an operating system based on Linux. Now you absorb everything there is to know about Linux through a bundle that’s featured as our deal of the day. Over on Talk Android Deals, you can get the Linux Power User Bundle for 96% less than its value. It’ll only […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Grab the Linux Power User Bundle for less than $25 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Multiple retailers are now selling the U.S. unlocked model of LG’s 2017 flagship. The G6 arrived in the United States last month with limited availability. Rather than following an industry trend, LG decided to let major carriers be the exclusive sellers of the phone. Anyone who wanted to buy the G6 would have to go […] Come comment on this article: U.S. unlocked LG G6 is finally available, costs $699 but some retailers are already discounting it Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Updates are far and away the biggest concern with Android as a mobile operating system, and anything that’s not a Nexus or Pixel struggles to get the latest version of Android in a timely manner. Some manufacturers are better than others, but there’s almost no device maker that pushes out brand new OS updates within […] Come comment on this article: Google introduces Project Treble to solve Android update woes Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

HTC has been quietly hyping up the ability to squeeze the sides of its upcoming flagship device, but they haven’t really told us what that does. 360-degree video capture was teased as a function just a few days ago, but otherwise, we don’t know anything about it. Good news for us is that HTC accidentally […] Come comment on this article: HTC Edge Sense prematurely makes its way to the Play Store Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Alcatel is getting a new device ready in their Idol series of smartphones, which should be marketed as the Idol 5. The device showed up in the past few days in the Geekbench database revealing both some specs for the mid-range smartphone and some insight as to how companies continue to tweak and improve their […] Come comment on this article: Alcatel Idol 5 makes some stops on Geekbench on way to market Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Amazon is now a key player in the consumer electronics industry, with products spanning eBook readers, tablets, set-top boxes, and of course, smart speakers. That last category is the latest one that Amazon is solely responsible for popularizing, and the smart speaker that started it all is on sale right now at its lowest price of the year so far. The bad news is that the Amazon Echo discount you can enjoy right now is part of a Mother's Day sale, and tomorrow is Mother's Day 2017. That means today is your last day to take advantage of this special deal, because the price goes back up to $180 beginning tomorrow. Here's what you need to know, from Amazon's Echo page: …

The massive ransomware hack targeting Windows machines across the globe was stopped dead in its tracks by a security expert who inadvertently activated a "kill switch" built into the malware's code. The ransomware, dubbed "WannaCry", made headlines on Friday after infecting computers in nearly 100 countries across the world, with Russia and England reportedly seeing the highest number of infections. The ransomware effectively locks users out of their machines, encrypts their files, and instructs them to send $300 worth of Bitcoin in order to reclaim them. The ransomware also states that the $300 payout will increase if a prompt payment isn't made. Continue reading... …

Earth is a pretty nifty place. I mean, I've spent my entire life here and I'm guessing you have, too, and there's plenty to see and do, but why is it here at all? For a long time, researchers have tried to answer that question with varying degrees of success, but a new theory of how Earth formed is gaining traction, and it might be the explanation we've been looking for. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen New Google Pixel 2 leak shows raw power that comes with stock Android O T-Mobile’s latest smartphone deal is one of the best yet Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The name "MacMall" obviously hearkens back to the retailer's origins, when it primarily sold... you guessed it... Macs. Apple computers and other Apple products are still a core part of the company's business, of course, and you'll always find prices on Apple gear that are lower than what you would pay even if you buy directly from Apple. But MacMall has grown a lot in the past few years, and the company's weekend-long sale on new arrivals is a perfect reminder of the wide range of products MacMall now sells. This weekend only, MacMall is slashing prices up to 30% on a wide range of new arrivals. From Chromebooks and Windows laptops to desktops, monitors, projectors, e…

If any Android phone is going to topple the Galaxy S8 this year, it's the OnePlus 5. Despite the fact that we're likely months out from an official unveiling of the phone from OnePlus, leaks have been springing from all around the internet for the past several weeks. This week is no different, as a listing for the OnePlus 5 at online reseller Geekbuying's site appears to confirm price and specification rumors. Continue reading... Trending right now: Scientists finally have a decent guess as to why Earth exists Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen New report backs up rumors that the Galaxy Note 8 will feature a dual camera …

Phones, accessories, and pretty much all electronics ever are bound to have issues, however small. Most manufacturers deal with faulty batteries, QC issues, and other small mishaps with every new launch of every product they offer, and for the most part, they all handle it pretty professionally and avoid any particularly negative coverage. Huawei, on […] Come comment on this article: Huawei wants to dethrone the Galaxy Note 7 with exploding wall chargers Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

All of the major carriers in the US are already trying to pin down the logistics of their 5G network, which should start to become the standard within the next few years. Since the spectrum for that type of network is in high demand, however, that means you’re going to see big carriers fight over […] Come comment on this article: Verizon snags early spectrum to start building their 5G network Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If you’ve been into the Android scene for a while, you might remember way back before Google Play when we still had the Android Market to download apps. The icon had a little green Android on a shopping bag to fit in with that era’s skeuomorphic design on everything, for better or worse. Even after […] Come comment on this article: Google Play Store picks up a new icon and notifications Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Looking to get your hands on the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+? Well, T-Mobile just launched a sweet deal to get one and one free this Mother’s Day. It’s your typical buy-one-get-one deal. Purchase a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ and get a second one free. You won’t have to purchase either outright, you simply […] Come comment on this article: T-Mobile celebrates Mother’s Day with Galaxy S8 BOGO deal Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Huawei Mate 9 has been out for a few months now, and it’s overall a great phone. Now, it’s getting refreshed in two new colors. These two new colors are Agate Red and Topaz Blue; however, there’s a small catch — these will only be available in Huawei’s home country, China. At least, that’s […] Come comment on this article: Huawei’s Mate 9 gets refreshed in a couple of new colors Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Let's face it -- a lot of people these days have more than one device. In fact, many people have three or four. How do you keep data organized across all those devices? That's what iMazing was designed to do. Get this convenient software for just $24.99. Continue reading... Trending right now: New Google Pixel 2 leak shows raw power that comes with stock Android O Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen The one accessory every Nintendo Switch owner needs is on sale for $6 on Amazon Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Imagine that! The European Union isn’t happy with the prospect of having the US ban all laptops and tablets from carry-on luggage on flights heading to America. Recent reports indicated the US is looking to expand the laptop ban to Europe, and it sounds like the EU is taking it very seriously. Local governments will hold talks on Friday with the US Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading... Trending right now: New Google Pixel 2 leak shows raw power that comes with stock Android O Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen The one accessory every Nintendo Switch owner needs is on sale for $6 on Amazon Via BRG - …