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Google announced today that it’s rolling out a new update to its Google Wallet app that will bring a new feature called “Orders”. With Orders, users can now easily track their online purchases as well as receive notifications of status updates regarding the shipping and delivery of their purchases. In addition, you can view receipts of your past online past purchases. Google said it will fetch the receipts you receive in your Gmail in order to find out the orders that you’ve made online. Once you activate Orders in Google Wallet, you’ll be able to see any receipts sent to your Gmail right in the Google Wallet app. We’ve also worked with primary package carrier…

Google is hard at work today releasing update for some of its apps, one of it being the Google Wallet app that received an update earlier today bringing the new “Orders” feature. Now it looks like Google Translate is next in line to receive an update. The new update improves the stability of the app and fixes bugs and crashes. Aside from this, the app now supports handwriting in 13 more languages : Arabic, Bosnian, Cebuano, Gujarati, Hmong, Kannada, Maltese, Mongolian, Persian, Punjabi, Somali, Tamil, Telugu. Whether it be a minor update or a major update, either one is always welcome. The update takes a few days to reach out to every device but you can keep an eye…

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 has been rumored for quite a while now, but we haven’t had any formidable evidence of its existence until now. Today, the 10.1 inch LTE tablet has passed through the FCC certification process, hinting at a launch soon. Benchmarking site GFX Bench has information that suggests a 10.6 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, a 3 megapixel camera on the back and a quad core Snapdragon 400 chipset clocked at 1.2 GHz. The 10.6 inch display may be a typo, as Samsung tablets usually feature a 10.1 inch display. In addition, the device will have Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat and other hardware features like 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage…

Listen up, disgruntled Windows desktop users: Microsoft hears your gripes and is working to address them with its soon-to-be-released Update 1 to Windows 8.1. U.K.-based gaming and tech writer James Woodcock has downloaded a leaked version of Windows 8.1 Update 1 and has found himself impressed by some of the features Microsoft added that will appeal to people who prefer using the standard keyboard-and-mouse setup instead of the touch interface that Microsoft added with its Live Tiles menu. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Even though many Android flagship devices pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor that comes with built-in support for always-on voice-based features, they don’t actually take advantage of the feature to offer customers some Moto X-like features. But the upcoming OnePlus One smartphone will apparently come with always-on listening capabilities out of the box, the company revealed on its forums. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

As Wii U owners patiently await any signs of life, the creator of one of the console's most anticipated games even has to admit that he likes what he sees in the PlayStation 4. Masahiro Sakurai, director of the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game for Wii U and 3DS, was recently asked in an interview with Famitsu what he thinks about Sony's PS4. According to Gematsu's transtlation, although Sakurai has no interest in the "console war," he sees the strengths of the PS4 and how the console can benefit game creators. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

A new note from ABI Research reveals that 64-bit mobile processors will dominate the mobile landscape by 2018, when such processors will grab 55% of the market. Criticized when Apple first unveiled it, and deemed to be nothing else than a "marketing gimmick" by Qualcomm – until the company later rescinded those comments – the A7 chip inside the iPhone 5s and iPad Air is only the first of a plethora of 64-bit mobile chips that will power devices off all shapes and sizes in the coming years. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It's no surprise that the Angry Birds craze is far from over, but the latest entry in the popular mobile franchise might be the biggest departure yet for Rovio. Angry Birds Epic is a turn-based RPG, and although details are scarce, we can assume that means we'll see plenty of interchangeable characters, random battles and upgradeable stats. According to Kotaku, crafting will also play a large role in the game. Players will be able to purchase materials with in-game currency or real money to craft equipment for their characters. The game will soft launch on the App Store in Canada and Australia later this week, with "other countries to follow." Check out the teaser trailer…

Last month, Amazon held talks with a large number of record labels in order to start its own music streaming service like Spotify, Beats etc. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company has talked with major record labels and music publishers to license their musics for the upcoming streaming service. The company is looking to provide music streaming service to its Amazon Prime program customers who pay $79 per year for free two-day shipping and Amazon’s video-streaming service. However, according to the journal, Amazon might limit how many times a person can listen to a song. After a few replays of a song, Amazon would ask the user to buy the music if he/she lik…

Samsung announced its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S 5, last month at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona with the fingerprint sensor and heart rate sensor topping the list of the new features. Today, Samsung UK announced that the handset will be available for pre-order starting from March 28. The device will be available on Samsung’s online store and it’s physical store as well as other retailers across London. A London retailer, Carphone Warehouse, has also announced that it would start taking pre-orders of the Galaxy S 5 from March 28. Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S 5 will receive it on April 11, which is the global launch date of the device…

With such a frequency of leaks related to the All New HTC One, nothing will be left to look forward to by the time of the announcement of the handset. We saw a plethora of leaks related to the All New HTC One’s dual cameras, body, accessories and even an amazing special flip cover. Now, a new set of leaked images have surfaced online showing off the All New HTC One with Verizon’s mark branded on the rear of the device. Granted, the images are of a dummy unit, but you wouldn’t know it unless someone told you. Although HTC might have something more up its sleeves, it seems that nothing else is left that will catch our attention considering that we also saw the new fli…

Ever since it was leaked that HTC was going to refer their new flagship (the M8) as the “All New HTC One,” everyone jumped on it like it was going to be the official name. There was no way HTC was going to make the actual official name the “All New HTC One,” but they will refer to it as such because, yes, it literally is the “All New HTC One” isn’t it? HTC will indeed call their new flagship the same name as last year, which is the HTC One. How do we know this? Well the said phone showed up on eBay, and the retail box was shown (Verizon version). Nowhere on the box will you find, “All New HTC One.” Instead, you will see “HTC One,” just like last year. So the media an…

Back in September 2013, Samsung announced ISOCELL, which is an advanced pixel technology for smartphones and tablets. As expected, the Galaxy S 5 will feature ISOCELL, and will hopefully improve the quality of photos dramatically. We explained how ICOCELL works when it was announced, but sometimes a video explaining it is a little easier. ISOCELL tries to achieve what every other manufacturer tries to achieve, and that is better low light performance. “ISOCELL pixels decrease crosstalk between neighboring cells by forming minute barriers between neighboring pixels to increase light sensitivity and control electron collection resulting in higher color fidelity, even in …

Following preliminary details surrounding iOS 8 that began trickling out last month, a steady flow of information seems to be coming now. On Tuesday we saw some new iOS 8 details leak surrounding big improvements coming to Apple's Maps app — improvements that are much needed, since it's still pretty terrible — and now 9to5Mac is back with some additional information about Apple's big mobile software update that will likely debut this summer. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The gorgeous device you see pictured above is not The All New HTC One, but it does provide our best look yet at HTC's upcoming new flagship smartphone for 2014. How does that make sense? It's actually a dummy — an exact replica modeled after the real device that is used in display arrangements in retail shops. EBay France seller dummy_store has managed to get its hands on the model ahead of The All New HTC One's launch, and its photos give us the clearest look yet at HTC's upcoming hero phone. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Google has apparently purchased parts of Green Throttle Games, a company briefly known for its Android-based Atlas gaming controller and accessories that could offer Android gameplay on the TV. The tech giant apparently plans to include gaming features in its upcoming set-top TV box, PandoDaily reveals. It’s not clear how much Google paid for the company, and strangely, only two of the company’s co-founders will be working for Google moving forward. But Google did confirm the deal. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

One of the many reasons Apple's iPhone lineup has been so popular over the years is because of how smooth and consistent the user experience tends to be. When it comes to mobile devices, however, there are always little tricks that can help smooth things out even more. Apple's new iOS 7.1 software offers some huge performance improvements in addition to big visual changes, new feature additions and some bug fixes. Even still, there are a handful of things users can do in order to ensure that their iPhones, iPads and iPod touch handhelds are running as smoothly as possible. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

What if Samsung launched a smartphone constructed from thin but sturdy aluminum instead of cheap-feeling plastic? What if that sleek metal smartphone also featured a design that was unique and interesting instead of the same old bland slab design? Such is the vision of graphic designer Ivo Maric, who recently created a concept render of the "Galaxy F," a premium Samsung smartphone that has been rumored to be in development since the middle of last year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Lots of people hate the idea of letting Comcast and Time Warner Cable merge but don't expect our esteemed elected officials to care. Politico documents how Comcast really does have all its bases covered in the Capitol when it comes to making campaign contributions to influential members of Congress. In fact, Politico's examination of public records reveals that Comcast has donated money to "almost every member of Congress who has a hand in regulating it," including "all but three members of the Senate Judiciary Committee" and "32 of the 39 members of the House Judiciary Committee." In all, Politico says Comcast has already spent $2 million for this year's campaign cycle a…

Ben Heck has been the face of the game console modding scene for quite some time. He managed to turn a hobby into a full-time gig with The Ben Heck Show, and his latest creation is one of the coolest we've seen yet. On the next episode of his show, Heck will introduce the one-handed PlayStation 4 controller to the world. The modified controller was requested by one of his viewers, and Heck hopes that the accessibility controller will allow disabled gamers to play PS4 games with a single hand. All the buttons on the left side of the controller have been reassembled on the right side, including the left analog stick, which has been situated on the back of the device. Check …

A new Google Glass app called Preview for Glass has been announced, which essentially allows users be shown a movie trailer simply by looking at the poster. The app users image recognition, and uses the command “Ok Glass, preview the movie”. The software will instantly recognize the poster and show you the trailer. The app should work with most movies currently in theaters, however it is a new app so it might now work with as many movies as the user might like. Hit the break for a video! Click here to view the embedded video. Source: Android Guys Come comment on this article: Preview for Glass scans movie posters and shows you the trailers Visi…

According to recent reports, Google has acquired Green Throttle Games and aims to use the parts and labor of the company in their quest to develop a set top box. Google has confirmed the reports, but no specifics about the deal have been released. Green Throttle Games was founded in 2012 with the goal of creating a seamless gaming experience on Android devices. The company soon released an “Atlas” game controller that connects to Android devices via Bluetooth. Reports of a Google set top box have been making the rounds for a while now, so these reports do make sense. If Google does in fact make gaming a selling point of their set top box, they would definitely have …

That’s a picture of Sony’s Xperia Z1, which is a great phone. The important thing, though, is that there’s a OnePlus One below it. According to a recent announcement on their forums, OnePlus has chosen a 5.5-inch screen to be used in their upcoming device, but thanks to some some really crafty engineering (and probably magic) they’ve managed to cram a phablet sized screen into a phone that would normally sport a 5-inch screen, like the Xperia Z1. This device will likely have one of the best screen-to-bezel ratios on any phone once it’s released. Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus, also divulged some of the tech that’s going into the screen. It’ll be a full 1080p screen, n…

AT&T is the last carrier who hasn’t released Android 4.4.2 for the Moto X, but it seems like that’s about to change. The carrier today sent out soak test invites for a new software update for Motorola’s flagship phone. While nothing is confirmed, all signs point to 4.4.2, but we will keep you updated. Source: Droid Life Come comment on this article: AT&T sends out Moto X soak test invites, possibly for Android 4.4.2 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 WhatsApp sends update to Google Play with new privacy settings, other additions Instagram receives a new update, brings a refreshed user interface and faster performance Carriers AT&T sends out Moto X soak test invites, possibly for Android 4.4.2 Gaming The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Android game will be released in April Dong Nguyen, creator of Flappy Bird, is considering bringing back his wil…