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If you put your phone in your pocket, screen protectors can be a life saver. Change or car keys dangling in your pocket can very quickly scratch up and damage your screen. You definitely don’t want that happening on your brand new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+, so a screen protector is definitely the way […] Come comment on this article: Best Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ screen protectors Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Google Play Awards debuted last year, and the ceremony is coming back in 2017. It’ll be held during Google I/O 2017, week-long developer conference, in Mountain View that attracts thousands of attendees from all different backgrounds. Today Google announced the nominees. And the nominees (for every category) are… Standout Indie: Causality Kingdom: New Lands […] Come comment on this article: Nominees for the 2017 Google Play Awards are out! Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are the only option out there for anyone out there who wants a sleek Android phone that will always be running the latest version of Google’s mobile platform. Samsung’s Galaxy S8 might be sleek and sexy, but good luck getting updates in any sort of timely manner. Just like any other flagship phone though, the Pixel and Pixel XL are very expensive, so you’ll definitely want to protect your investment. There are two ways to go about it. You can either go with a decent clear case that shows off your Pixel’s awesome design — here’s our favorite — or you can go with the ultimate in protection: OtterBox. Both options are fine, but only…

The Galaxy S8 has “a screen without limits, except one: sidewalks." That’s how SquareTrade ends its breakability test for the newly released phone. This is hardly the first Galaxy S8 drop test we’ve seen, and the results reinforce the findings shared by earlier tests. Moreover, becauseSquareTrade puts all smartphones through exactly the same paces to test their durability, this might be one of the best indications yet as far as indicating how durable the Galaxy S8 is compared to other phones. Continue reading... Trending right now: New renders finally show the iPhone 8 design we want First Galaxy S9 details emerge in new report Galaxy S8+ vs. iPhone 7 Plus spe…

In what may very well be the most harrowing instance of a Tesla accident we've heard of yet, a Tesla owner in China claims that his Model X became engulfed in flames after getting into an accident on the highway. According to a report originally noted by Electrek, the owner of the Model X and his girlfriend were sitting in the second-row seats when the accident happened. Once the car caught fire, the two tried to exit from the back via the Falcon Wing doors only to realize that the doors weren't working. Continue reading... Trending right now: New renders finally show the iPhone 8 design we want First Galaxy S9 details emerge in new report Uber denies tracking…

As you might have heard, Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were finally released last Friday. We can't remember the last time a smartphone other than an iPhone had this much buzz surrounding its launch. In fact, Samsung's new flagship smartphones are expected to smash the sales record that had been previously set by the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. You can now purchase you Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ from any major wireless carrier in the country, or you can opt to buy it at an electronics retailer like Best Buy. In either of those cases, however, you're going to end up with a phone that's locked to one specific carrier. Looking for an unlocked Galaxy S8 or an unlocked Galaxy S…

Earlier today, President Trump took time out of his busy schedule to video-call the American astronauts aboard the International Space Station. In between comments on how great American technology is, Trump seems to have let slip his administration's Mars policy. According to the pool report of the conversation, it's kinda ambitious: POTUS asked about the timeline for placing humans on Mars, and said he would like to speed up the timeline to get that done "at worst, during my second term." "I have great respect for you folks, it's amazing what you do." POTUS said. Continue reading... Trending right now: New renders finally show the iPhone 8 design we …

Over the last couple of years, a massive number of consumers around the world have shifted their buying preferences for phones. It’s no longer guaranteed that the biggest and most expensive phones should be the only ones considered. That change in philosophy can be credited in large part to the Moto G line, which was […] Come comment on this article: Moto G5 Plus review: Back to being the best mid-range phone Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Last year, continuing a trend, the Alcatel Idol 4S was a potential sleeper phone offering a solid choice for mid-range budget shoppers. Judging from a new leaked photo, Alcatel appears to be planning to stick close to the game plan for 2017 with the successor phone, the Alcatel Idol 5S expected to be available in […] Come comment on this article: Alcatel Idol 5S shows up in leaked photo Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

April has been a busy month for Microsoft. First the company shared new details about the 4K Xbox, codenamed Project Scorpio. Then the Creators Update arrived for Windows 10 and now, on Friday, the Xbox team has revealed the free Xbox One and Xbox 360 Games with Gold for the month of May. Continue reading... Trending right now: The world’s best mesh Wi-Fi system now boosts any router you already have Man who made his living killing African wildlife gets eaten by African wildlife Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

You pull out your phone with just enough time to pop open the camera and frame the perfect photo before it's too late. Time is always of the essence when you're shooting real-life scenes and another second or two would have been too late. Your iPhone focuses, you snap the shutter button and boom... the dreaded "not enough storage" message pops up on your screen just as your subject vanishes. That's right, your iPhone was already full of photos and videos, and you didn't have enough storage to save another one. It's happened to us all at one point or another, but one simple device will help make sure it never happens again. Check out the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive, whic…

With the iPhone 8 release steadily approaching, a new research report from comScore reveals that iPhone ownership in the United States is at an all-time high. This bodes well for Apple, as it suggests that the number of iPhone owners in the market for an upgrade is larger today than it's ever been before. According to the report, there are currently 85.8 million iPhone owners in the U.S. above the age of 12. Broken down across specific devices, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus account for 12.6 million of those iPhones. That leaves upwards of 73.2 million iPhone owners currently using devices that will be two years old by the time Apple rolls out its 2017 iPhone lineup, a…

While most young kids and teenagers spend hours upon hours glued to tablets and smartphones, Bill Gates' children had a markedly different experience growing up. During a recent interview with the Mirror, the former Microsoft CEO said that when his children were growing up, he limited their exposure to the addicting glow of digital screens. "We often set a time after which there is no screen time and in their case that helps them get to sleep at a reasonable hour," Gates said. Also interesting is that Gates -- whose children currently range in age from 14 to 20 -- didn't even give his kids access to cell phones until they turned 14. And even then, using cell phones whi…

Names are important, right? Well they’re not that important, apparently, if you’re HTC. Its next high-end phone, known internally as the Ocean, will launch with a rather unattractive name. Evan Blass, who’s writing for VentureBeat to share this information, says HTC is taking pieces of the names from 2016’s HTC 10 and 2017’s U Ultra. […] Come comment on this article: HTC’s next phone is the U 11, and it’ll be offered in five colors Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Lenovo says Android 7.0 Nougat for 2016’s budget phone is two months away. A spokesperson for Lenovo told Android Authority that the Moto G4 Play should get the major software update in June. It’s not clear, though, if the Nougat will arrive on the phone at the start, middle, or end of the month. So […] Come comment on this article: Moto G4 Play gets its taste of Nougat in June Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

A little over a week from now Microsoft will be holding an event focused on education and it is expected the company will announce some new initiatives targeting Google’s Chromebook market and in particular, Google’s growing presence in the education market. The keys to the move by Microsoft to mount a challenge to Google is […] Come comment on this article: Microsoft poised to take on Chromebooks with Windows 10 Cloud? Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

New reports out of Korea indicate there may be some growing interest from financial firms like banks or credit card companies to incorporate iris scan security into the methods used to secure financial transactions. Iris scanning may be familiar to more users now with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ which […] Come comment on this article: Samsung’s Galaxy S8 iris scanner may help users unlock financial transactions Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Moto Z Play was an excellent midrange phone from Lenovo last year that actually ended up being my pick for 2016 phone of the year. For anyone else that really enjoyed the modular entry into the Moto Z line, you’ll be very pleased to know it’s definitely getting a second generation with just a few […] Come comment on this article: Moto Z2 Play leaks, confirms designs for the Moto Z2 family Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Technically, I could have spent all of this past week living off-grid. For the past week, I've charged every electronic gadget I own off a giant battery pack that's more like a mini generator alternative than a battery pack. Unlike the kind of thing you buy off Amazon for $40, the River pack can't fit in a laptop bag, and it definitely doesn't cost $40. But for $459, what you get is a 116,000 mAh battery with four USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and two AC power ports that can deliver 300 Watts, enough to charge several laptops at once or even power a small fridge. Continue reading... Trending right now: 5 of the hottest devices out there are on sale at all-tim…

NASA and its spectacular space hardware often spend so much time checking out our planetary neighbors that we forget Earth offers some pretty cool photo ops as well. A brand new photo released by NASA is a great reminder of that, and it was shot all the way from Saturn, courtesy of the always reliable Cassini spacecraft just before it's scheduled to begin the most harrowing part of its entire years-long mission. Continue reading... Trending right now: Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought The world’s best mesh Wi-Fi system now boosts any router you already have 5 of the hottest devices out there are on sale at al…

Though Apple's plans to develop and manufacture a branded car may currently be on hold, the company's plans to research and develop self-driving car technologies appears to be moving forward. Just about a week after Apple obtained a permit to test autonomous vehicles in the state of California, Business Insider filed a public-records request and managed to gain access to materials accompanying Apple's permit application. The filed documents provide us with some interesting new information regarding Apple's training program for its nascent self-driving car initiative. Continue reading... Trending right now: Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it loo…

Scott Van Zyl made his living taking wealthy clients on "safaris" for the sole purpose of bringing home trophies like leopards, zebras, wildebeests and even lions. Now, investigators in Zimbabwe believe that Van Zyl ended up on the wrong end of the predator-prey relationship, and DNA tests have confirmed that he was attacked, killed, and eaten by crocodiles while on a hunting trip. Continue reading... Trending right now: It’s official: Everyone hates the iPhone 8 design that just leaked 5 of the hottest devices out there are on sale at all-time lows on Amazon Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought Via BRG -…

With Breath of the Wild behind us, there are a handful of Nintendo Switch games that people just can’t wait to get their hands on. Splatoon 2 is obviously one of them, as are ARMS and Super Mario Odyssey. But Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is probably at the top of most people’s lists, and it just so happens to be set to launch one week from today! If you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber (or if you sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial), you’ll save 20% by pre-ordering Mario Kart now before it launches. Hurry though, because you only have one week left. Here are a few notes from the product page: Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere…

In the next few days, Blizzard will begin to roll out Heroes of the Storm 2.0 -- the biggest update for its popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) since the game launched two years ago. You can read more about the update on the Heroes of the Storm site, which details the new progression system, introduces Loot Chests and shows off some the cosmetic items that will be coming to the game. But the most exciting part of the update might be the promotion that launches alongside it. Continue reading... Trending right now: Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought 5 of the hottest devices out there are on sale at …

One more week flew by, which means we’ve got plenty of new trailers for you, including a few clips from a few new movies that deserve your attention. American Assassin, the new Kingsman movie, Wakefield, and The Little Hours are some of this week’s brand new film that you should be aware of. In addition to those, we’ve got fresh trailers for various other pictures that will launch in the near future. Continue reading... Trending right now: Someone rendered that leaked iPhone 8 design, and it looks even worse than we thought 5 of the hottest devices out there are on sale at all-time lows on Amazon Man who made his living killing African wildlife gets eaten by A…