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Earlier today, we reported that the Galaxy S5 will not come in the Active variant since the regular model will be dust and water resistance. Previous rumors hinted that the Galaxy S5 will feature a QHD display however, a recent report suggests that the Galaxy S5 will come in two variants, one with an HD (1920 x 1080) display and another with a QHD (2560 x 1440) display. Korean media is reporting that Samsung could release the QHD model a few months after the HD variant has been launched. Samsung has already started the production of Galaxy S5′s HD displays but the QHD panels are still in queue. The reason for this “delay” is from difficulties Samsung is facing with opt…

LG was so excited for the G2 mini, they couldn’t wait until next week’s Mobile World Congress to announce it, so they officially pulled the wraps off of it today. Unfortunately it continues the trend of making “mini” versions very mid to low-tier. So far, Sony is the only company to offer a higher-end “mini”, but I digress. Getting back to the G2 mini, it will sport a 4.7-inch display, but the resolution is very 2011. It will sport a qHD display, which is 960 x 540. They will supposedly offer two different processors, that I assume will be based on other variants such as non-LTE and dual-SIM versions. You will either get a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 or a 1.2GHz qu…

As Samsung Galaxy S5 rumors become more and more constant, we have seen a number of trends. For the most part all the leaks have agreed that the device will have hardware navigation buttons rather than software buttons. Today screenshots of the AnTuTu benchmark were leaked, and the screenshots show on-screen buttons. The screenshot also shows the device having a 1080p display rather than the expected QHD one. While this is the Exynos 5420 version of the phone, it is doubtful that different variants of the phone will have different display resolutions. Other leaked info shows 3GB of RAM, a 16MP camera, and 2160p video recording. It is also interesting to note the b…

We are still over a month away from the official unveiling of the HTC M8 or the All New One, but there is going to be zero to learn about the device thanks to so many leaks. We already got a good look at the device yesterday while it was in a protective case, but a full-fledged press shot was leaked an hour ago leaving nothing to the imagination. On the other hand, the Galaxy S 5 will be unveiled in less than a week, but we still don’t have a good idea on what it will look like. As you you know, many times, manufacturers purposely leak info to create buzz, so maybe this is what HTC wants, but then there is no excitement for March 25 is there? Anyways, the above image i…

A few weeks ago Microsoft announced that SkyDrive would now be known as OneDrive. Today that became a reality, and OneDrive is now official. For people who were already using SkyDrive that won’t really be a big change. Their service will automatically be upgraded, and existing apps will continue to work. Hit the break for more info, the Play Store download link, and a gallery of screenshots! There are a few changes to the service, however. Users of OneDrive will be able to earn additional storage, similar to how Dropbox works. Users can get a referral bonus of up to 5GB, which consists of 500MB for each friend you refer to OneDrive. You can also get an additional …

Let's say you've set up a date with someone who lives a few towns away from where you are and you're trying to figure out a great place to meet that's convenient for you both. You could fumble around with Google Maps and try to find a place that would take the both of you roughly the same time to reach. Or you could use Meet Me Halfway, a new Android mapping app the finds the exact midpoint between two different locations and gives you suggestions for nearby restaurants, cafés, entertainment venues and more. The app is still in beta so if you download it for free from the Google Play store you shouldn't expect a bug-free experience. Nonetheless, it's definitely one of the…

When the follow-up to the Galaxy Gear smartwatch is unveiled at Mobile World Congress next week, Samsung might surprise us all. USA Today reports that the Galaxy Gear 2 will ditch Android in favor of Samsung's Tizen OS. Previous reports regarding Samsung's operating system have indicated that the South Korean company has struggled to convince manufacturers to move away from Android, the worldwide leader in the mobile market. Shipping the Galaxy Gear 2 with Tizen would be a huge boost for the Samsung OS and its partners, while simultaneously giving consumers a chance to see the platform in action. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Apple's latest addition to the 'Your Verse' iPad campaign introduces us to two brave mountaineers who never forget to pack their tablets when preparing for an expedition. We got a glimpse of mountain climbers Adrian Ballinger and Emily Harrington in the first 'Your Verse' commercial, but the new written feature on the 'Your Verse' page gives us an in-depth look at how an iPad can be a tool for capturing and sharing incredible moments as well as a lifeline when the going gets rough. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

So far most of the discussion about the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger's potential impact on Netflix has centered around how the newly combined Internet giant could throttle Netflix's traffic. This isn't too much of a concern in the short-term since Comcast is still bound by the network neutrality restrictions it accepted as part of its merger with NBC. On the other hand, there is a more immediate way that a Comcast-TWC merger could adversely affect Netflix's business, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

It’s not just spy agencies that can track smartphone users... in fact, almost anybody can do it as long as they have the right equipment, a new Forbes report reveals. Many third parties already track smartphones and tablets by picking up their user data for various purposes, mostly commercial or ad-related. Advertisers and retail stores can record location data about users in order to either serve certain location-related ads, or to better customize store layouts to maximize in-store impulse purchases. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

There is an old saying that goes “one bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” To try to help make sure Google Glass devices don’t become a pariah amongst wearable tech devices, Google has come out with a list of do’s and don’ts for the devices. They include an admonishment to not be a “glasshole” when wearing the devices. In developing the lists, Google’s developers turned to their Glass Explorer community, those individuals who have had the devices from as far back as 2012. In the list of do’s, Google stresses the fact that Glass devices are supposed to enhance the way an individual interacts with the world, not replace that interaction. Tips include taking advantage of no…

Korea’s LG G2 was updated to Android 4.4.2 KitKat just a few weeks ago, and we know that the international variant, the D802, is set to receive the update before US models. But it doesn’t seem like it’ll be long before the update hits the international market— 4.4.2 will begin rolling out to those phones during MWC 2014. None of this is confirmed yet, but we do know that LG plans to have the device updated before the end of Q1 2014. Via: PhoneArena Source: TechManiacs Come comment on this article: International models of LG G2 set to receive Android 4.4.2 KitKat update Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News via T…

The Samsung Galaxy S 4 isn’t the only US Cellular device that’s going to be getting Android 4.4. According to documents, the Galaxy Note 3 will also be getting its KitKat update February 19. It’s going to be a staged roll out that will be 100% complete in ten days. Also like the S4, preloaded apps Daily Perks and MobiTiles are getting pulled from of the operating system, but will be available for download from Google Play. To be sure you get the update, make sure you’re on the latest stock firmware, have a Google account, and you’re able to connect to Samsung’s FOTA update server. Source: Android Central Come comment on this article: Galaxy Note 3 on US Cellul…

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!! Editorials Does the Samsung Galaxy S 5 need a metal body? Apps VH1 launches Android app with full show streaming, music videos, and watching companion Collectibles Dead Zebra announces 10-inch MEGA Android figurines Carriers US Cellular to release the KitKat update for Samsung Galaxy S4 on February 19, according to a leaked document Galaxy Note 3 on US Cellular will get KitKat tomorrow Chrom…

With TuneIn Radio Pro, you can record radio and listen to it at a later time or date— but with today’s new update, you can save these sound files to an SD card to save yourself some internal storage. Pretty handy, right? The app’s car mode also has a new look with an improved user interface. Alarm issues and other bugs were fixed, and the size of the Google Play logo in the app for purchasing music was reduced for convenience. Hit the break below for a link to the app in the Play Store. If you’re a first-timer, it’ll set you back only $3.99. Play Store Download Link Come comment on this article: TuneIn Radio Pro updated, includes recording to SD card, r…

One of the last remaining mysteries surrounding HTC's sweet-looking new flagship smartphone is what HTC would call the new device, which has long been codenamed the HTC M8. @evleaks, who earlier on Tuesday brought us our best leaked picture of the new HTC phone yet, now informs us that HTC's sequel to the HTC One will be called... The All New One. This move is somewhat reminiscent of Apple's decision to label its third-generation iPad as "The New iPad," although I should note that Apple has wisely never again used this as a name for one of its products — the iPhone 5s wasn't just called The New iPhone, for instance. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

iTunes Radio hasn't yet overtaken the dominant music streaming services on the market, but there's no denying that Apple's entry has attracted a large number of users since launch. If you're one of those users, doubleTwist's freshly updated app can help you get even more out of your listening sessions by recording and saving audio streams from iTunes Radio for offline playback. The AirPlay Recorder functionality was already available for Android devices, but Mac users will now be able to take advantage of the feature as well. The app is free from doubleTwist's website, and you can test it out by recording 10 second samples before you decide if you want to buy the full ver…

This year's Mobile World Congress looks like it's going to be jam-packed with intriguing new devices headlined by Samsung's Galaxy S5, Sony's Xperia Z2, BlackBerry's first Foxconn-made phones and Nokia's first-ever Android handset. There is one major absence from this year's MWC that is rather surprising, however: Windows Phone. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

This is what the creator of Flappy Bird was potentially giving up when he took his game down from the App Store and Google Play. Candy Crush Saga publisher King filed IPO registration paperwork on Tuesday and revealed that it generated a whopping $1.88 billion in revenue in 2013 along with $1.98 billion in gross bookings, which the company defines as the "total amount paid by our users for virtual items and for access to skill tournaments." While this in and of itself is impressive, here's the truly crazy part: King says that 78% of its gross bookings came from Candy Crush Saga alone, which means that Candy Crush made around $1.54 billion in gross bookings last year. Of c…

New documents leaked by former NSA employee turned whistleblower Edward Snowden reveal that the NSA and GCHQ consistently spied on WikiLeaks in the past years, recording information regarding the people who accessed the site in the process, regardless of their citizenship. The Intercept has seen documents that reveal the extent of WikiLLeaks-related spying that targeted “the human network that supports WikiLeaks” including readers. Continue reading... Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

The Nokia X is rumored to come with a 5-megapixel camera, however when it appeared on the CamSpeed database, the detected camera was 3MP. To help clear this confusion, a another picture was taken with the Nokia X (A110) and the EXIF data shows it’s a 5MP photo. The EXIF shows that the picture was taken with flash and a fixed-focus camera with a resolution of 1,920 × 2,560 pixels (4.9 MP). Previous rumors about the Nokia X indicate that the device will sport a 4-inch WVGA screen, dual-core 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of internal memory and has a Dual-SIM option. The device is expected to be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) which is set to take place on…

An HTC dual-press event is on schedule to happen on March 25 in New York and London— at the event(s), it is expected that the HTC M8, the highly anticipated successor to the HTC One, will be announced. We’ve seen a bunch of leaks of the device’s body, but today we finally got to see the phone in black and with a case around it from @evleaks. It’s likely that the black model hits the market at the same time as the silver one we’ve been seeing around the web. Source: @evleaks Come comment on this article: HTC M8 expected to be revealed in NY/London press event, black version of device appears online Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much…

If you’ve been thinking about grabbing a Chromecast in the past few days, now may be the time to do it. The device is currently available on Amazon for $30. There doesn’t appear to be any side-deals on this one, like there have been in the past, which include Google Play Credit, rebates, etc. With Chromecast’s SDK now available to the public, the device is as valuable as it’ll ever be, until of course the next model comes out. If you’re down to dongle, head on over to Amazon and grab one. Source: Amazon Come comment on this article: Chromecast now available from Amazon for $30 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more! News v…

Based on info from local “telecom officials,” ZDNet is reporting that the LG G Pro 2 will have a launch date of Feb. 21 in South Korea, with international markets receiving the device at later dates (April for US and Europe, most likely). Cost is still an unknown but expect an off-contract price to be around $600— most high-end devices are going for around that price these days, and LG certainly doesn’t want its customer base thinking that the G Pro 2 is a bargain device. The phone should ship with Android 4.4 KitKat, a 5.9-inch 1080p display, LTE Advanced, NFC, a 13MP rear shooter with OIS Plus, a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, rocker buttons on the back, 3G…

The update to Android 4.4 KitKat on the Galaxy Note 3 was a welcome change for the device, which had all the latest hardware, but lacked the latest software. However, while the update did a whole lot of good, it also brought upon an issue that disabled compatibility with third-party accessories. Samsung began rolling out an update to fix the issue today. It also fixes a bug that prevented apps from writing to external storage on KitKat. Obviously this problem shouldn’t have come up in the first place, but it’s good news that Samsung jumped on it so quickly. The update’s build number is N9005XXUENB3. To check if your phone can grab the update, go to Settings -> Gener…