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According to a new rumor, Google Now will grasp events posted on other Google apps such as Gmail and Hangouts and then ask if you’d like the event to be added to your calendar. The information will be clearly displayed to the user as to where the event was taken from and if the user would like to edit the event prior to adding it to the calendar such that when a recipient tells you about a time and location, Google will take that information and allow you to edit it beforehand. The image at the top of the article is a dummy interface of this rumored feature. A few strings from the Search APK support this rumored feature. <string name=”inferred_event_q…

We have already seen information trickle out about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 line. In fact, earlier today we spotted the 10.5-inch model. Now it seems like we are looking at a three tablets with displays starting at 7 inches and ending at 10.5 inches. All of the tablets run Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box and have AMOLED displays. The smallest, SM-T230, has a 7-inch display with relatively average specifications. Inside is a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz, but the 4G LTE variant will have a 1.4GHz processor. The display’s resolution is 1280×800 pixels. The other two tablets, SM-T700 and SM-T800, correspond to the premium Galaxy TabPRO line that Sams…

Apple is apparently considering launching an iTunes store for Android to combat declining music sales, according to a report from Billboard. The same report also says that Apple executives are in talks with record label executives about launching an on-demand music streaming service. Launching an on-demand service could make iTunes much more similar to platforms like Spotify. Currently the iTunes Store is available on OS X and iOS, as well as Microsoft’s Windows. In fact, Steve Jobs was asked about bringing iTunes to Android back in 2011. Hit the break to see what he had to say: “We thought about whether we should do a music client for Android. We put iTunes on…

Google is adding more and more voice commands into both Android and Google Chrome. The latest Android voice command allows users to be able to launch the “I’m Feeling Lucky” radio by telling Google Search to “play some music” If the user has Google Play Music All Access, the playlist that is played will feature a pretty big selection of content. If they don’t it will play music in the users personal music library on Google Play Music. Source: @Google Come comment on this article: Telling Google Search to “play some music” will launch “I’m Feeling Lucky” radio Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid

With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!! Apps Link Bubble offers chat heads for links Firefox Beta for Android gets updated to support Firefox accounts, data sync Carriers AT&T offering chance to win “amazing new HTC device” Sprint taking pre-orders on Galaxy S 5 starting today, releases pricing and shipping information Sprint to close 55 stores and lay off 330 employees Google One developer shares his experience with his Project …

The Oculus Rift is an incredible device. I've only had a single experience with the VR headset, but within seconds I became a believer. Virtual reality is going to play a major role in the future of entertainment -- in fact, even though the Rift isn't going to see a retail release any time soon, it's already providing joy for Buzzfeed's Gaming Editor Joe Bernstein. Enter: White Guys Wearin' Oculus Rifts. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

We got an early glimpse of the next Assassin's Creed courtesy of Kotaku earlier this week, and now Ubisoft has responded with an official teaser trailer of its own. It looks like the new generation game will be called Assassin's Creed Unity, as the leak suggested, and will be set in a ridiculously good looking digital recreation of France. Ubisoft has been working on Unity for over three years, and although the team hadn't planned on revealing footage this early in development, the leaked images apparently forced their hand. It might still be in alpha, but if this is truly in-game footage, we're in store for one stunning Assassin's Creed game on the Xbox One, PS4 and PC l…

When Microsoft finally takes over Nokia's ailing phone business in the coming weeks, it's going to have a slew of new smartphones to account for. Beyond the many recent announcements out of Nokia — including a handful of Android phones that launched recently — it looks like at least two more Nokia smartphones will debut in less than two weeks. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

In an extensive post, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings called for “strong net neutrality,” as opposed to the “weak net neutrality” that currently exists, and which allows ISPs to theoretically – if not actually – bully Internet businesses into paying fees in order for consumers to be able to enjoy their services at better speeds. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

In celebration of the Amazon Appstore’s third birthday, the giant retailer is offering users huge deal son apps, giving away $50 worth of Android apps for free for two days only, AndroidGuys reports. The 16 apps, which regularly retail for anywhere from $0.99 to $12.99, will be available free of charge to users starting Friday, March 21st through Saturday, March 22nd. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Samsung has indicated in the past that it was ramping up production of larger AMOLED displays to be used in tablet devices. We are starting to see the results of that appearing in places like the GFXBench benchmark site. Earlier this week an 8.4-inch Samsung tablet equipped with an AMOLED screen running 2560 x 1600 resolution was spotted. Now, a second device with an AMOLED display running at the same 2560 x 1600 resolution has been spotted, but with a larger 10.5-inch screen. Apparently going by model number SM-T800 or SM-T805, depending on whether the device is WiFi only or LTE capable respectively, the new device is powered by a Samsung Exynos 5420 octa-core process…

It’s fair to say that the in-app web linking experience in Android isn’t that great. Luckily for us there’s people to fix that! The new Link Bubble app essentially offers users Facebook-style chat heads, but for links, opening a web browser over whatever you’re currently doing. Link Bubble offers a number of great features, including the ability to share the link by dragging it to one of the two customizable tabs. The left one defaults to pocket, or Facebook if Pocket isn’t installed. The right side defaults to the Android share menu. Hit the break for a video, screenshots, and the Play Store download link! Click here to view the embedded video. …

At the start of the year Sprint warned that the company was going to have to make some big changes in order to cut costs. Well today we learned exactly how they’re going to do that. Today the company told CNet that they’re going to close 55 stores, up to 150 service centers, and lay off up to 330 employees. The stores that are going to be closed down are the “worst performing” ones, meaning they weren’t really helping the company anyway, and actually could have been costing the company more than they were making. Those that will be losing their jobs will be primarily tech consultants, which may or may not affect the companies customer service standards. Source: Tech…

As promised, Google is sending out Project Tango prototypes to developers as we speak. In fact one developer, Omar Soubra, already posted some pictures of the device along with videos. Being involved with 3D scanners in the past, Omar says that Project Tango “is a bit like magic.” Google is shipping the Tango prototype in a white cardboard box, along with a USB 3.0 cable, USB 2.0 cable, 2 chargers, and a quick-start instruction guide. The phone itself has both a USB 3.0 port and a USB 2.0 port for whatever reason. Remember, you can usually plug a USB 2.0 cable into one side of a USB 3.0 port. Interestingly enough, Project Tango already has another name….Project…

Being that Lenovo is becoming a larger player in the mobile industry, it only makes sense that they acquire additional patents. While continuing to receive a license for Google’s patents, Lenovo has purchased 3G and 4G technology patents from Unwired Planet. The cost? A respectable $100 million. For that price, Lenovo is getting twenty-one families of patents that will allow the company to enter new markets. Source: CIO Come comment on this article: Lenovo spends $100 million on 3G and 4G technology patents to be used in new markets Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid

Sometimes you just have to stop for a moment an breathe it all in... We recently lifted a longtime ban on an awful Apple analyst to share with readers one of the most ridiculous explanations imaginable for Apple's iPhone 5c flop. The ban was reinstated shortly thereafter. Now, clearly fighting for a spot on our black list, Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdry has managed to one-up Mean Gene with what could be the stupidest thing anyone has said about Apple so far this year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/87a2c4cd0b2032fa198f276f793c9462.jpg Like it or not, one of the biggest controversies of this console generation so far is the resolution of new releases. Several websites have chronicled the differences between Xbox One games and PlayStation 4 games, exhibiting a noticeable dip in visual quality on Microsoft's console. This divide shouldn't last forever though, as Xbox director of development Boyd Multerer tells Total Xbox. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It seems like everyone on the planet has a Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign these days, but how many different iPhone styluses and portable batteries do we really need? Every once in a while, however, something pops up on a crowdfunding site that is really worth checking out — and Query most certainly fits the bill. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Last year, Tim Cook said Apple will be entering a new product category, and ever since he said that, people have been wondering if TVs are Apple’s next target for disruption. Of course, there have been rumors of a new Apple TV for years, but in the past few months these rumors have reached a fever pitch. While we don’t know if or when Cook will release a new Apple TV, we do know what it should look like, thanks to these gorgeous concept designs from Martin Hajek. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The upcoming Galaxy S5 is sure to win over another generation of Android users, but for the undecided, Samsung has released an app that showcases some of the features of the new smartphone. The Galaxy S5 Experience app is available free in the Google Play store, providing an interactive introduction to the Galaxy S5, the Gear 2 and the Gear Fit (although the Gear segments of the app aren't currently available). You can get a feel for the upgraded camera, the fitness capabilities, the water-resistant body and more through the Feature Experience mode or watch the phone in action with links to some of the videos Samsung has been releasing since the announcement. Via B…

Placed is a new $2.99 iOS 7 application that aims to help users automate some of their various activities while at home with help of Bluetooth LE-based iBeacons. By placing iBeacons inside the house, an iPhone could automatically pick up a signal when in their proximity and automatically launch an appropriate application the user may want to access. Placed could trigger a remote app when the user is near an Apple TV, a timer app when a user is in the kitchen or a weather app when he or she is next to a closet, for example. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/b4a5745153ef74336688c414909c6fa1.jpg The early response to Sony and Microsoft's next-generation video game consoles has been pretty terrific on both sides. Of course enthusiastic gamers continue to "flame" the PS4 if they opt to buy an Xbox One, and vice versa, but gamers discussing their own experiences have showered both the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One with praise. Expert reviews have found some issues on both sides of the fence, however, and one recent piece on Forbes draws attention to what it calls a pretty huge flaw with the latest Xbox. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

A series of sightings and official teasers suggest that some U.S. carriers may be getting ready to launch the All New HTC One a lot sooner than buyers expect, possibly on March 25th, which is the very same day when HTC will unveil the new device. Android Central has posted an image showing an HTC promotional box that was spotted in a Verizon store with a clear message on it: “Get ready to hit refresh,” the box says, revealing that the phone may be launched on March 25th at 1 p.m. EDT. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

In addition to not doing too well in the consumer market, BlackBerry may be in danger of losing some precious business and government contracts in the future. One of BlackBerry’s most faithful customers is exploring other options, The Wall Street Journal reports, with Android smartphones from Samsung and LG being currently tested by the White House's internal technology team and the White House Communication Agency, which is a military unit in charge of the President’s communications. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Microsoft may be a long way from slashing prices on its newest console, but Walmart seems ready to offer buyers a much better Xbox One price. In fact, the retailer is selling the Xbox One Titanfall bundle online for just $449.99, or $50 off its regular price. For that price, users get both the console and the incredibly popular game, which retails separately for $59.99, in effect slashing the Xbox One's price even lower than Sony’s PlayStation 4, which retails for $399.99 without any games. Best Buy is also offering the same deal right now. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report