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Who would have guessed that another leak of the 2014 HTC One would come out before its official unveiling date? (We’re guessing everyone.) As it turns out, a leaked image of Verizon’s marketing poster for the upcoming HTC flagship has leaked online, featuring the front and back of the device, with the previously leaked flip front cover on the device as well. Again, expect the device to be officially announced on March 25. Source: Phone Arena Come comment on this article: Marketing poster for Verizon’s all new HTC One (M8) leaks online Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid

Google just keeps making things easier for developers. Starting today, developers can tailor the “What’s New” description in the Play Store for the different builds of an application. Have the beta? Developers can make you “What’s New” description different than the displayed for an alpha build. It is great and all, but developers just have to take the initiative of doing so. Source: Android Developer Come comment on this article: Developers can have varied “What’s New” descriptions in the Play Store for different builds Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid

Earlier today there were some rumblings about Google possibly dropping their Glass project. We didn’t think that seemed likely and if Google Glass’s Google+ page is any indication, the company has no intention of doing so. Otherwise, there would be no reason to come up with a list of 10 “myths” about Google Glass and take a stab at addressing them. Some of the “myths” have to do with the state of the Glass project. Google points out that the product is not yet ready for “prime time” and will likely undergo some additional software and hardware changes before it is released for general consumers. Google also points out that Glass is not just for the wealthy. While the d…

If you live in a city and you own a car, chances are you've gotten an annoying parking ticket because you forgot to move your car off your street on the day your city rolls through it with a street sweeper. The good news, however, is that driving statistics app MetroMile is working on a new system that will send an alert to your smartphone on the day your street is due to be cleaned. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Talk about nice work if you can get it! Bloomberg reports that Time Warner Cable CEO Rob Marcus will receive a compensation package worth $80 million if Comcast successfully buys his company, despite the fact that he's only held his position for just under two months. Bloomberg says that "the golden-parachute payout includes $56.5 million in restricted stock units and unvested options and $20.5 million in cash" along with a $2.5 million performance bonus and other goodies. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are powerful, exciting machines, but in many ways, they aren't much more than the latest iterations on a very familiar concept. These consoles still take the shape of large, black boxes and they still play games that come on discs, which is why the rumored gaming machines from Google and Amazon are even more exciting. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

"Uncarrier" fans who are interested in Samsung's latest flagship phone will now be able to preorder it for $0 down starting on March 24th. Of course, just because you'll get the device for $0 down doesn't mean it's free: You'll have to pay T-Mobile an extra $27.50 a month for the device for the next two years as part of its JUMP early upgrade plan. All the same, that's not a bad deal considering that T-Mobile's monthly voice and data plans are cheaper than both AT&T and Verizon's. T-Mobile has already seen exceptional customer interest in the Galaxy S5, as it's already received more than 500,000 pre-registrations for the device so far. The carrier's full press release…

Is being "waterproof" the next must-have feature for any respectable smartphone? Korean website ITToday reports that several new smartphones set to be released this year, including Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 and LG's upcoming G3 flagship phone, will use the same type of water-resistant casing used by Samsung in its Galaxy S5 phone. That the Galaxy Note 4 will have water-resistant casing isn't surprising since it's made by the same company behind the Galaxy S5 but this could mark the first time that an LG flagship phone has featured water-resistant casing. Sony was the first major smartphone manufacturer to emphasize water-resistant casing as a key feature for its smartphones…

A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that Google was aware of a battery drain problem regarding the Nexus 5 and that a fix would be coming soon. A new version of Android (KTU65) showed up in the Chromium code. Originally it was restricted so that only Google employees could see it, but for whatever reason, the restriction was removed. KTU65 obviously refers to a KitKat build since the first letter is the designator for the version of Android. We explained in detail what the rest of the letters/numbers mean in a previous post, but in a nutshell, this build was created on March 6, 2014, so it’s obviously current. Going back to the battery drain issue, the problem …

Before and after Samsung announced the Galaxy S 5 at MWC this year, multiple reports came along suggesting that the Galaxy S 5 would be priced lower than what’s expected for a flagship device. It was first believed that Samsung would lower the cost of the S5 in an effort to help carriers and avoid taking a huge loss on the devices. The other report, suggested that because the S5 was just a step up from the S4, a higher price point wouldn’t make sense. Well, according to the Korean media, the S5 “factory price” is 800.000 won. That’s roughly $744. The Galaxy S 4 went for 890.000 won ($827) originally. That’s a price difference of $83. It’s important to note tha…

On March 21, tomorrow, the Samsung Galaxy S 5 will be available for pre-order through AT&T. The price is comparable to other flagships at $199 with a new two-year contract. If contracts are not really your type of thing, AT&T Next will make the device cost $25/month for eighteen months. If you choose the twelve month option, the monthly payments are $32.50. Still not happy? The Galaxy S 5 will cost $649 without a contract. AT&T says it should ship in early April. AT&T will also be offering Samsung’s upcoming wearable devices. The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo will sell for $299 and $199, respectively. The Gear Fit will also sell for $199. There is an incentive,…

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has a reputation for accurately predicting device manufacturer plans long before announcements are made. He has mainly made his mark with regard to Apple products, although he has covered Samsung on occasion. He is now turning his sights on Amazon and the rumored smartphone coming from the retail giant. In a note to clients, Kuo says, “we predict Amazon (US) will launch its own brand smartphone in 3-6 months, using the same hardware strategy as used for its e-reader and tablet.” Kuo goes on to predict Amazon will ship 300-600k units during the second quarter and 2-3 million units during 2014. The hardware specs that Kuo is pr…

The Galaxy S 5 is coming. And for some people, it cannot come soon enough. To hold over the people eagerly awaiting Samsung’s upcoming flagship handset, the Galaxy S 5 Experience app is now available in the Play Store. What does it do? It is basically just one big preview for the device. Hands on videos (ours can be found here), interactive tours, and a look at some accessories are all included. Hit the break for the gallery and download links. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: Galaxy S 5 Experience app lets you preview the upcoming flagship Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News vi…

Oppo finally unveiled the Find 7 this week, the first ever smartphone that can take a 50-megapixel photos. It's quite the beast of a phone as well with its 5.5-inch QHD display, 2.5 Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and a 13-megapixel Sony CMOS sensor on its camera. We know the specs and the price of the Oppo phone, we've heard about the high resolution photos and the 4K video recording, but we hadn't actually seen the Find 7 in action until GizChina published the first ever unboxing video on Thursday, showing off the design of the device along with the Android-based ColorOS. The full video can be found below. Continue reading…

Apple may be working on a smarter way to fix battery issues affecting its mobile devices once and for all, a patent application discovered by AppleInsider reveals. The iPhone’s operating system would be able to analyze its user’s daily activities, patterns, and battery charging habits and figure out ways to prolong battery life by continuously optimizing power requirements based on the user’s needs. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Google is starting to get serious about making sure your Gmail messages are secure. The company announced on Thursday that it is making all Gmail messages go through an encrypted HTTPS connection that will prevent anyone else from reading them but their intended recipient. Google has made HTTPS its default setting for users since 2010 but it's apparently decided to make it the only option in the wake of the massive NSA spying scandal revealed by leaker Edward Snowden last year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

In the race to beat each others’ specs, phone manufacturers are packing their devices’ cameras with as many pixels as possible. Nokia’s Lumia 1020 exemplified this trend with its 41-megapixel camera. And yesterday, it looked like Oppo would top this with the 50-megapixel camera in its Find 7, although it turns out that it is actually a 13-megapixel camera that mashes together four successive pictures. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Microsoft definitely plans on releasing Windows Phone 8.1 because the company has already listed the next version of its mobile operating system on its Windows Phone website. WPCentral first spotted a Windows Phone 8.1 section under the Features menu, however, the company must have published the section by mistake because it’s not available anymore. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Google Now constantly has new updates to enhance the service’s functionality, and the latest one will let you open your device’s camera by simply tapping the microphone and saying “Ok Google,” then “take a photo” or “take a video.” It’s a simple addition that probably should have been included a while ago. The update is launching through one of Google’s infamous staged rollout programs, so if you don’t have the Google Search update now, you will eventually. Source: +Google Come comment on this article: New Google Now voice command will launch your camera Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via TalkAndroid

Google’s own keyboard has been updated to version 3.0. Despite the change to a full new version number, this isn’t a huge update. The update brings a few minor bug fixes and tweaks, such as a dedicated “ABC” button to switch from emoji. In addition, perhaps the biggest change is a new personalized suggestions feature which uses data from other Google Apps and Services to improve suggestions and corrections. The personalized suggestions feature is disabled by default, so you’ll need to turn it on through the settings. The update is currently available in the Play Store, and you can download via the link past the break. Play Store Download Link Come com…

Sony’s SmartWatch 2 now has more than three hundred compatible applications to choose from. And the latest, which Sony announced today, has to do with boarding passes. In what Sony is calling “world’s first wearable boarding pass,” Vueling aims to put all user information on the wrist. The application will provide a 2D barcode that can be scanned and it contains the same information found on a boarding pass. The Vueling app for the Sony SmartWatch 2 will land in the Play Store later this month. Source: Sony Mobile Come comment on this article: Vueling is a boarding pass you can wear with the Sony SmartWatch 2 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides,…

The Redmi Note, confirmed on Monday, will be released in China with a price tag that equals roughly $130 in the United States. The device has a 5.5-inch display with a 720p resolution. Inside is an octa-core processor with either 1GB or 2GB of RAM depending upon the clock speed. Keeping it going through the day is a 3200mAh battery. As noted by the CEO of Xiaomi, this device will focus on performance and battery life. Clearly the display/processor combination shows it. The variant clocked at 1.4GHz will cost $130 and the 1.7GHz model will cost $160. Both come in a variety of colors — black, olive green, dark blue, light blue, and hot pink. The release date is March 26 …

Google has included a number of great easter eggs into search over the years, and the latest one is quite a doozy! Google has used the Konami code for a couple things before, but now it can be used, or at least part of it can, to unlock unlimited free searches! To unlock it, simply do a voice search for “up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right”, and Google will speak back to you saying “Cheat mode unlocked. Unlimited free Google searches.” The easter egg can be unlocked on desktop, and both Android and iOS. Hit the break to watch the video! Click here to view the embedded video. Come comment on this article: New Google easter egg is a cheat code fo…

It’s not just U.S. consumers that need to worry, at least for the time being, about recent decisions that affect net neutrality, The Next Web reports. The European Union’s Industry Committee voted on Tuesday to implement an anti-roaming charges plan that could also allow Internet service providers to prioritize certain types of traffic as long as they’re marked as “specialized services” and don’t interfere with other services provided by ISPs. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Just over a year ago, T-Mobile looked like a dead carrier walking — after its plan to merge with AT&T fell through, it kept shedding subscribers and looked doomed to wither and die. What a difference a year of "Uncarrier" initiatives makes: Business Insider flags a new report from UBS that charts T-Mobile's extraordinary comeback over the last year that has seen its service revenue growth go from -9.6% in Q4 2012 to -1.1% in Q4 2013. While T-Mobile would probably prefer to post positive and not negative quarterly service revenue growth, that's still an impressive turnaround for a carrier that looked like it was on death's door at the end of 2012. Continue reading..…