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For all of Android's strengths, there's one area where it has dramatically lagged behind iOS: updates. Fragmentation is arguably Android's biggest problem, but in a post on the Android Developers Blog this Friday, Google revealed a new feature in Android O that will supposedly "make it easier, faster and less costly for manufacturers to update devices to a new version of Android." 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 - …

The Galaxy S8 is finally available in stores, but the OnePlus 5 is one of the mostly hotly-anticipated Android phones right now. The handset will be launched this summer, OnePlus already confirmed, while a slew of reports already revealed almost everything there is to know about the handset. We still don’t know what the phone will look like, and reports offer conflicting details regarding one of its most important features. But there’s a new leak that might settle it. 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 Europe i…

It’s not every week that we get to see so many fresh movie trailers, so get your popcorn ready. We’ve got new clips for It, Blade Runner 2049, Cars 3, Wonder Woman, and a bunch of exciting surprises. 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

Earlier this week, Amazon announced the Echo Show -- the first Echo device with a touchscreen display. Alongside that announcement, Amazon revealed that voice calling and messaging would be coming to all of its Echo devices and the Alexa app as well. Unfortunately, the company appears to have made a major oversight when bringing voice calls to every Alexa device, one that threatens user privacy. 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 The one accessory every Nintendo Switch owner needs is on sale for $6 on Amazon …

Since early Friday morning, reports have been coming in about a massive ransomware attack sweeping through Windows PCs in Europe. The National Health Service in England has had numerous hospitals and doctor's offices hit, and a number of private companies have reported a similar attack. According to reports from some companies, systems in the US are starting to see the attack, and IT departments are urging employees to shut down any "non-essential" systems to avoid infection. 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 …

After years of anticipation, Tesla's mass market EV will finally start being delivered to early reservation holders in just a few short months. Despite a history of missing launch windows, Tesla during its last earnings report affirmed that Model 3 production remains on track for July with deliveries scheduled to begin before the end of the year. With the Model 3 form factor practically decided upon at this point, Tesla has been testing the Model 3 out on the open road with increasing frequency over the past few weeks. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen A massive Windows hack has sw…

The OnePlus 5's release date is still a distant speck in the future, but we've already seen a frenzy of details leaked. So far, it looks like the OnePlus 5 is shaping up to be a genuine Android flagship for a highly affordable price. Rumors have it coming in at $450, or as we like to call it around here, 0.45 of an iPhone 8. But while leaked spec sheets have given us a good idea what's going to be inside the OnePlus 5, that's arguably not the most important thing. Any half-decent flagship smartphone in 2017 has awesome specs that mean you're going to have all-day battery life, a great camera, strong performance and a crisp display. The real question is if you can combi…

May is a monster month for Netflix. The world's #1 provider of streaming entertainment will release more original content during the month of May than it has ever released before in a single month, including six different Netflix originals that have been released today alone. In total, Netflix has 29 new original TV show seasons, movies, and comedy specials that will hit the site this month, including new seasons of critically acclaimed Netflix series like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and House of Cards. You can see the complete list of new Netflix originals arriving in the month of May right here in this post. Right now, however, we'd like to focus on one new Netflix sho…

This phone for Cricket Wireless is giving you the latest version of Android on a budget. It may never get a software update after being released tomorrow, but the ZTE Blade X Max does run Android 7.1.1 Nougat right out of the box. Before you jump aboard the train we should point out that this […] Come comment on this article: The ZTE Blade X Max is a $149 phone with Android 7.1.1 Nougat Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Cricket Wireless just upgraded its Basic tier for those who need a little more high-speed data. Rather than paying $40 per month for 3GB of high-speed data, the prepaid carrier’s Basic tier now comes with 4GB at no extra charge. It’s an increase of 33.3% in data for both new and existing customers choosing that […] Come comment on this article: More data added to $40 plan on Cricket Wireless, now stands at 4GB Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It’s pretty obvious that Google plans on using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 for its 2017 phones. Most flagships released from here on out will have it. But, if you needed unofficial confirmation, we have that for you. Results from a benchmark test for Taimen, one member from the upcoming trio, leaked online. The results tell us […] Come comment on this article: This alleged benchmark test for Google’s Taimen, a new Pixel, indicates a Snapdragon 835 is on-board Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

If you’re in the UK, chances are you already have access to Huawei’s new smartphone, the P10. And while it looks great on its own, many people prefer to use a case to protect against drops, dust, or regular wear and tear. Today we’re sharing our picks of the best cases for the P10 from […] Come comment on this article: Best Huawei P10 and P10 Plus cases Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It’s not much of a secret that HTC is working on hardware gestures for its upcoming HTC U 11 flagship device, including a way to squeeze the sides of the phone to interact with it. It’s a very cool concept, but I think it’s safe to say we’re all interested in actually seeing it in […] Come comment on this article: HTC teases 360 degree video capture and squeeze gestures Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Researchers from around the world are scratching their heads over a newly discovered radio burst detected on Earth, but with a completely unknown origin. A new report describing the event and the subsequent investigation is now available online, but the key takeaway is that despite our best efforts and wealth of technology employed to discover the source, humanity has simply come up short. What's even more bizarre is that this isn't the first time it's happened. Continue reading... Trending right now: A gigantic, bloody dead thing just washed up in Indonesia and nobody knows what it is Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen …

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus come with support for fast battery charging, a feature that’s pretty much the norm on Android devices — the Galaxy S6 and S7 also had fast charging, as do most other flagships. However, just like its predecessors, the Galaxy S8 won’t use the feature in some circumstances, which means there's a trick to ensuring that you're fueling up the battery at top speed. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen A gigantic, bloody dead thing just washed up in Indonesia and nobody knows what it is New Google Pixel 2 leak shows raw power that comes with stock Android O …

If you assumed that ads on smart speakers were an inevitability, VoiceLabs is here to exonerate you. On Thursday, voice analytics company VoiceLabs announced that it was partnering with top-tier brands and Alexa skill developers to bring "Sponsored Messages" to smart speakers like Amazon's Echo. After testing these interactive ads for months, VoiceLabs believes it has developed the first ad format that voice-first consumers will not only be willing to put up with, but might even connect with. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen A gigantic, bloody dead thing just washed up in Indonesi…

T-Mobile will do just about anything to lure customers away from the other three carriers. As of today, that extends to giving away Samsung Galaxy S8 devices. Starting this morning, T-Mobile is offering buy-one-get-one-free on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices. There's a few catches -- you have to activate at least one new line, and the device you buy has to be on an instalment plan -- but whichever way you look at this, it's a pretty fantastic deal. Continue reading... Trending right now: Apple’s iPhone 8 will be the most expensive iPhone the world has ever seen A gigantic, bloody dead thing just washed up in Indonesia and nobody knows what it is New Googl…

If you’ve ever had dreams of equipping yourself with some cool spy gear, this might be the perfect place to start. Now, we’re not suggesting that you should use the Fantronics Android Endoscope Micro Camera irresponsibly, but it’s pretty clear that you could if you wanted to. This endoscopic camera is just 7mm thick at its widest point, making it the perfect camera to snake into any hard-to-see spaces. It also has an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, so you can use it pretty much anywhere. Fantronics shows how easy it is to stick a hook on the end and retrieve keys or jewelry that you drop into a sewer grate, for example, but the possibilities are endless. Here ar…

Next week we’re going to see the HTC U 11 become official, but earlier today specifications for the 2017 flagship appeared online. Here’s what GFXBench, a popular site for benchmarks, picked up on: Everything exposed here aligns with the leaked retail box from last week. The specifications shown in this GFXBench-based report indicate the U […] Come comment on this article: Specifications for the unannounced HTC U 11 make appearance on GFXBench Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google announced today another step in their efforts to crowd source the images and street views available on their platforms. This latest move from Google promises to reduce the “significant time and effort” it was taking for users to prepare and upload their interactive photography. Google is doing this by introducing a new certification for […] Come comment on this article: Google blazes new path for Street View ready imagery with new cameras in 2017 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Snap, the company that produces the popular Snapchat social media platform, is riding a rollercoaster of ups and downs. After rising quickly thanks to popularity with younger generations, Snap has recently been struggling a bit. Many point to one change as bringing about this struggle and that change is Facebook. Ever since Facebook started copying […] Come comment on this article: Snapchat CEO sees Facebook copying as sign of success Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Data analysis is growing in the workplace, and now’s your chance to learn all about it. The Big Data Power Tools Bundle is our featured deal of the day on Talk Android Deals. This bundle gives you more than 39 hours of training with some of the best tools in data analysis. The following is […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Master data analysis with the Big Data Power Tools Bundle (91% off) Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Verizon’s first in-house smartwatch is now available. The Wear24, which the carrier quietly introduced alongside Google’s Android Wear 2.0 announcement, is the company’s first attempt at a full-fledged smartwatch. It looks like the LG Watch Style but packs features similar to the LG Watch Sport, a good thing for anyone who decides to buy this. […] Come comment on this article: The Wear24 from Verizon is live online and in stores for $349 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

After caving to pressure from Russian regulators regarding Android, Google is hard at work tweaking its mobile operating system and web browser so that they mesh with the country's requirements. The Chrome web browser on Android will allow users to swap out Google search for something else if they want, and as part of the agreement the company reached with the Russian government, a new search widget has to be rolled out to all Android devices sold in Russia. But in an apparent effort to make the prospect of switching from Chrome as unappealing as possible, the new widget is undoubtedly the fastest way to perform a web search from an Android device. You can try it out now …

Steve Harvey — the comedian-turned-actor-turned-television-host-turned-guy-who-said-the-wrong-name-at-the-Miss-Universe-pageant — seems like a pretty personable guy, at least on the stage and screen. Apparently he's not, and he'd really appreciate it if you stopped trying to talk to him all the time. Yes, he means you. Continue reading... Trending right now: Google Pixel 2 concept suggests Google will double down on a key Pixel feature Every last detail surrounding the OnePlus 5 probably just leaked Reliable leaker claims to reveal iPhone 8 launch timing, and it’s not what we’re expecting Via BRG - Boy Genius Report