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Following the announcement of the Galaxy S5, HTC took to Twitter to post teaser messages for the HTC One, that’s going to be unveiled on March 25, while taking shots at Galaxy S5 buyers and Samsung. “Buyer’s remorse: coming soon to S5 owners,” HTC wrote in a teaser image that also listed the March 25 date. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

After announcing the Galaxy S5 during a special event scheduled for the first MWC 2014 day, the fifth smartphone in Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship line of Android smartphones, Samsung posted an infographic on its website in order to let users easily compare specs between the various Galaxy S models. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Even though Samsung has significantly cut down on new bloatware for its Galaxy S5 smartphone, the company did not reveal how much storage space is available to the user on the phone. Independent reports from GottaBeMobile and Android Central have confirmed that the Galaxy S5 ROM takes up even more space than the Galaxy S4’s ROM, however. Out of 16GB on the base Galaxy S5 model, over 8GB is occupied by the Galaxy S5’s software, with the rest available to the user. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Xbox fans panicked when they read rumors that Stephen Elop, then a frontrunner in the race to become Microsoft's next chief executive, would seriously consider breaking off Xbox and Bing into new companies. The former Nokia boss helped orchestrate the sale of Nokia's devices and services businesses to Microsoft, his former employer, and he reportedly hoped the deal would land him a CEO gig following Ballmer's departure. Satya Nadella was recently named CEO, however, and Elop's future with the company has been unknown to outsiders. As Microsoft just confirmed though, Elop's new home will be atop Microsoft's devices and studios business. In other words, he'll be in charg…

WhatsApp, under new management from Facebook, has shifted course slightly on its 2014 roadmap. At MWC this year, CEO of the company, Jan Koum, announced that WhatsApp users would be seeing a new feature rolled out in the next few months: voice calling. Voice calling will initially become available to Android and iOS users in Q2 of 2014, with BlackBerry and Windows Phone users seeing the addition later on in the year. They didn’t reveal any details about how the voice calling would work, but it’s very likely that it will work like WhatsApp’s normal messaging service in that users will get a free trial period, then have to pay 99 cents per year to keep using it. Of co…

64-bit systems are all the rage in smartphones now, and MediaTek isn’t going to be left behind. They’ve announced their newest 64-bit MT6732 chipset for 2014, complete with cat-4 LTE connectivity, a 1.5 GHz quad-core ARM cortex-A53 CPU and a Mali-T670 GPU. On paper, it’s a very capable chipset that’s bound to end up in a ton of budget phones by the end of the year. The MT6732 is capable of low-power 1080p video playback, a wide range of codec support, and 1080p video capture at 30 fps. It also supports a host of radios, including HSPA+, dual-band WiFi, Miracast, and Bluetooth 4.0. It’s slated to be used in devices in Q3 of 2014. In addition to the MT6732, Medi…

With all kinds of new mobile devices being announced at MWC 2014 and 4G LTE starting to push down into the mid-tier market, AT&T took the opportunity to announce the expansion of 4G LTE service to thirteen new countries around the globe. Outside of the U.S., AT&T already offered LTE data roaming in Canada and the U.K. AT&T said in their announcement that they are expanding their footprint to the following countries: Spain France Japan South Korea Australia Hong Kong Switzerland Malaysia Russia Singapore Guam Philippines, and Antigua & Barbuda. AT&T also pointed out that they have agreements in place to provide roaming services in o…

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!! VIDEO: Hands on with the Galaxy S 5 Hands on with the Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo at MWC 2014 Samsung announces ‘Gear Fit’ fitness band [Hands on] Apps WhatsApp to bring voice calling to Android and iOS in Q2 2014 Carriers AT&T announces 13 new countries for 4G LTE roaming Hardware Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801, 610, and 615 get announced, one shipping already Intel announces 2 new mobile …

After announcing them more than a week ago, LG has introduced the L Series III to everyone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. This time around, LG focused solely on the F90 and F70. Hit the break for a specification rundown and an official press release. LG L90 specifications: 4.7-inch qHD IPS Display (qHD 960 x 540) Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 clocked at 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor with 512MB of RAM 8GB of memory 8MP rear camera / VGA front camera 3000mAh removable battery Android 4.4 KitKat 3G (HSPA+21Mbps) LG L70 specifications: 4.5-inch WVGA IPS Display (800 x 400) 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM 4GB of memory 5MP rear camera…

Blackphone, the Android phone that’s supposed to enhance the privacy of the user, actually has a price and can be pre-ordered. The device costs $629, The Next Web reports, and the smartphone will start shipping this June. In addition to pre-order details for the smartphone, Geeksphone has also listed some specs and features for the device. The Blackphone will offer a 4.7-inch HD IPS display, 2GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 8-megapixel camera 802.11n, and 4G LTE support. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

If you've been debating whether or not to pick up an Xbox One, it's worth noting that Microsoft just sweetened the pot. Starting on March 11th, select retailers will begin offering a limited edition Titanfall bundle of the Xbox One for $499.99. It's almost identical to the standard package that is currently sitting on store shelves, including the price, but the bundle will include a free copy of Titanfall, one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Sales of the Xbox One have been gradually sliding behind the PlayStation 4 since launch, but this deal will certainly get the attention of the consumers who have yet to decide on a next-gen console. You can preorder the …

Although Windows Phone has shown some impressive gains over the past year it's still trailing far behind Google's Android and Apple's iOS in terms of both total number of users and mobile developer interest. However, Business Insider reports that Microsoft is looking at the bright side and saying that at least its mobile platform is doing better than BlackBerry, the famously beleaguered Canadian smartphone pioneer that spent a good chunk of 2013 with a "For Sale" sign on its back. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Even though the Nokia X trio of Android handsets actually runs a forked Android version that looks more like Windows Phone than Google’s famous mobile OS – and their OS are completely stripped off any Google apps including the Play Store – there’s actually hope that users will be able to run Android apps from Google’s app store in addition to Nokia’s store and all the other third-party supported application stores. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

TV fans in Austin, Tex. are very lucky. Not only do they have Google Fiber and Time Warner Cable aggressively trying to win them over with faster speeds they can use to enjoy lag-free Netflix streams but they're about to get Aereo in their fair city as well starting on March 3rd. Aereo, for those who don't know, is a television streaming service that takes over-the-air broadcast signals and delivers them to your smartphone, tablet or laptop over your Internet connection. This means that you can use Aereo to watch over-the-air television even if you're not at home in front of your television. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

When Facebook bought WhatsApp last week, only a few executives besides CEO Mark Zuckerberg were aware of the deal, which is similar to what happened when Facebook bought Instagram. So when regular Facebook employees heard about the deal it came as quite the shock. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The days of endless marketing spam are finally coming to an end. ITworld reports that Google is finally ready to roll out its handy unsubscribe button, a link appearing at the top of any promotional email which will prompt your Gmail account to automatically send a message to the sender and request your removal from the list of recipients. The additional link should streamline a tedious process which has plagued email users for years. Google believes that with the unsubscribe link prominently displayed at the top of the email, users will refrain from marking every unwanted message as spam. When a sender is repeatedly sent to the spam folder of hundreds of recipients, Goog…

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then AT&T, Verizon and Sprint must all hold T-Mobile CEO John Legere in high regard. OK, so that's definitely not true but it is true that Legere and his underdog mobile carrier have been the major trendsetters in the wireless industry over the past year. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/7b40930b0d857042520f0c4ceab1ee03.jpg Now that the dust has settled and you've read as much about the Galaxy S5 as you can manage, Samsung wants to give you its own take on the next flagship smartphone. In the official hands-on video, Samsung runs down all the new features of the Galaxy S5 — from the perforated back cover to the finger scanner. The video also demonstrates the upgraded 16-megapixel camera and all of its myriad modes. Samsung has even included a quick rundown of the upcoming Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit as well, all of which can sync up with the S5. If you can't be bothered to delve into the press release, this…

Samsung might finally put something other than bloatware on your next smartphone. According to 9to5Google, Samsung is planning to preload third-party apps on to devices sold at its retail locations based on the career, traits and hobbies of the buyer. A businessman might receive spreadsheet and finance applications, a teenager could get a Galaxy Note 4 tablet with several games installed and a runner can buy a Galaxy S5 smartphone preloaded with fitness apps. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It was rumored that Nokia had more handsets in the pipeline other than the Nokia X, and that rumor proved to be true. This morning in Barcelona, Nokia announced 3 new Android handsets. Unfortunately all of them are lower-end and are using Nokia’s own (forked) version of Android without Google services. The Nokia X (pictured above) and X+ are essentially the same, but the X+ includes more storage and an SD card.The Nokia XL (pictured below) gives you a bigger display (5-inches vs 4-inches) along with an added front-facing camera. Full specs for all devices and a video after the break. Nokia X and Nokia X+ 115.5 x 63 x 10.4 mm 128.7 g 4-inch WVGA IPS LCD displ…

As MWC 2014 kicks into full gear, we’re going to see a whole slew of announcements. This announcement is coming out of Sony’s camp as it announces the next generation Xperia Z2 tablet. As you would expect, the tablet features updated specs. They are as follows. 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU 10.1-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) TRILUMINOS display, with X-Reality and Live Color LED technology 3GB of RAM 8.1MP Exmor RS rear camera, 2.2MP from camera Sony Front Surround™ audio technology IP55/IP58 rating – waterproof and dustproof 6.4mm thick, 426g for Wi-Fi model and 439g for for LTE/3G model Digital noise-cancelling technology for an immersive au…

Sony has always been known for its high quality and premium priced devices. Even so, Sony is looking to push a more affordable smartphone as well. Enter the Xperia M2. It packs a familar Xperia look and feel but at an affordable price. The specs aren’t anything to gawk over. It will come with a 4.8-inch qHD display, a Snapdragon 400 processor, a 2300 mAh battery, NFC, an 8MP camera, and LTE. No word on if the phone will have KitKat onboard or not. It will include three blockbuster movies as well as a month of Sony’s unlimited music service. The device will be available in black, white and purple and is expected in April. It will have a dual-SIM option for those world…

Sony’s SmartBand is in a group of its own. Not quite smartwatch, but more than just a fitness tracker, the device may have somewhat of an identity crisis on its hands. Along with the Sony Lifelog app, the device will be available in over 60 countries next month. The band itself will be able to track your exercises, steps, and sleep. That information is sent and logged in the Lifelog app so that you can keep track of it. On top of that it adds location data and social content. With the push of a button you can note important data moments so that you can come back and review it later. While not a smartwatch, as it has no clock face, the band can pair with a sma…

The second generation YotaPhone is being shown off at MWC this year, and although it’s not slated to be released until later in 2014, we can at least see where they’re planning on going with the follow-up device. This YotaPhone features a larger 4.7 inch e-ink display on the back, along with a boosted resolution. The new device sports a 960 x 540 resolution as opposed to the original’s 640 x 360. Not only are they planning on boosting the quality of that e-ink display, but the new screen will also be significantly more accurate to touches and swipes than the older screen was. Another big improvement to this YotaPhone is the design. It’s sporting a much rounder, thin…

Does Apple have a serious battery issue on its hands? Just a few short weeks after we reported that a middle school student in Maine was forced to stop, drop and roll when her iPhone 5c spontaneously caught fire in her pocket, yet another report of an exploding iPhone has emerged — and this one is accompanied by a number of photos of the scorched Apple smartphone. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report