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Rather than replacing it with something entirely new, Instagram is simply using an existing idea for its user-to-user messaging feature’s next phase. Direct, which debuted way back in 2013, is now just like Snapchat. This is yet another example of a Facebook-owned service copying what’s already been done by a popular competitor; however, it’s not […] Come comment on this article: Instagram overhauls Direct, now includes Snapchat-like disappearing messages Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

By now you’ve probably heard of some bootlooping issues on select LG devices, especially in the high-end segment. A class action lawsuit was even filed against LG pertaining to the G4 and V10 being bricked because of the defect and LG’s inability to fix the issue. It doesn’t look like things are going to get […] Come comment on this article: More devices added to LG’s bootlooping class action lawsuit Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

One day it seems very likely that younger generations will look upon a cable or satellite box in much the same way some of today’s youth view phone booths and typewriters, with a sense of wonder at what purpose these devices once served. That’s because more and more people are moving to consuming content over […] Come comment on this article: PlayStation Vue review Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The brand you associate most with health and fitness products is likely Fitbit. Because of its hardware and software working seamlessly together, people have selected Fitbit as their all-in-one hub for analyzing data about their bodies. But it hasn’t actually been a smooth road traveled for the company in recent years. Its 2016 products, namely […] Come comment on this article: Struggling Fitbit faces production woes, delays upcoming smartwatch Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It may be a bit counter-intuitive, but as Motorola works backwards through the alphabet with their device model designations they are also chasing customers who demand less and less from a smartphone. Some have even described Motorola’s latest move as one squarely targeted at first time smartphone buyers, which is surely a small and shrinking […] Come comment on this article: Motorola Moto C and Moto C Plus lower the bar even more Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The world got some pretty exciting news last month when iRobot announced the addition of Amazon Alexa support to two of its best Roomba robot vacuums. Of course, there was one small problem: the cheapest option was $700. That’s a lot of money to spend on a vacuum cleaner, so we dug around and found a more affordable alternative. Meet the Samsung POWERbot R9040 Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum, a well-reviewed vacuum that will obey your command when you tell it to clean your house. Here are some highlights from the product page: 10X more suction power* - Powerful suction delivers optimal cleaning results Visionary Mapping™ Plus and FullView SensorTM - Creates optimal cleaning pa…

When you think of blazing fast EVs, the name that naturally comes to mind is Tesla. After all, Tesla's flagship Model S P100D can go from 0-60 in just 2.4 seconds and can complete a quarter-mile in 10.72 seconds. That said, Elon Musk and co. may have some new competition from an unlikely source: Kreisel Electric. While far from a household name, Kreisel Electric has a passion for outfitting older and newer cars alike with some tricked out internals, and one of their more recent projects is an incredibly cool and modern take on a classic Porsche 910. Now if you've never heard of the Porsche 910, there's a good reason for that. Indeed, it was originally released in 1966 …

I know you probably don't wake up in the morning, sip your coffee, and think to yourself "damn, I'm really excited for all the possibilities of the USB-C standard." But maybe you should, because Western Digital just made a crazy new product that's only possible thanks to USB-C. It's an external hard drive, the same kind of expensive storage box that WD has been churning out for years. But the difference is that this storage box can also push 45 watts of power, enough to charge up a medium-sized laptop and replace your boring laptop charger forever. Continue reading... Trending right now: It looks like Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design might be even more impressive t…

The latest system update for Roku OS is making the company's smart TVs even smarter. On Tuesday, Roku SVP Ilya Asnis announced via the official Roku blog that Roku OS 7.6 would begin rolling out to Roku devices over the next few weeks. The update will bring several new features to the company's streaming boxes and televisions, but one in particular should have Netflix and Hulu subscribers excited. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch the Pepsi commercial that has the entire internet going crazy It looks like Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design might be even more impressive than the iPhone 8 ‘Just kill me,’ United passenger says as he drools blood in new vid…

Many, many species of creature have come under hardship in the last 7,000 years. Some died off because they were ill-equipped, some because they were hunted — by man or beast — to extinction, and some because they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. For a colony of penguins near the Antarctic Peninsula, it's most definitely the latter. During the past seven millennia, the flightless birds have had to endure not one, not two, but three separate volcanic eruptions that nearly wiped them out completely. Continue reading... Trending right now: Watch the Pepsi commercial that has the entire internet going crazy The only Samsung phone more exciting than…

The rumor mill has been pretty quiet about the inevitable OnePlus 3T successor , but now that the Galaxy S8 and LG G6 are out of the way, OnePlus is next up to bat. A pretty solid rumor has cropped up that suggests that OnePlus will be going all out for the OP5, including a […] Come comment on this article: First set of OnePlus 5 rumors pop up, confirm the obvious Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

It doesn’t have to be expensive for you to learn everything about Android development. There’s a special bundle on Talk Android Deals that you can get at your own price with courses completed at your own pace. The Ultimate Android Development Bundle is our featured deal of day, and it’s all yours at a fraction […] Come comment on this article: [TA Deals] Name your own price for the Ultimate Android Development Bundle Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

While many expected a flagship announcement from Xiaomi at Mobile World Congress, that didn’t seem to follow through. Now, Xiaomi has an even planned for April 19, where we’re expecting to see the company unveil its next flagship. Xiaomi is sending out invites to the event, and in the invite is the number 6. It’s […] Come comment on this article: Xiaomi’s next flagship will be announced on April 19 Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are seeing huge success in pre-orders numbers, at least in South Korea. In just two days, the duo has surpassed a whopping 550,000 units. In comparison, the Galaxy S7/S7 Edge received 100,000 pre-orders and the Galaxy Note 7 200,000. Pre-orders for the smartphone will last until April 17, […] Come comment on this article: Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ see record half a million pre-orders in South Korea Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

Nokia was once known as the ruler of all cellphones, but since the rise of Android and iOS it got lost in the dust and struggled to stay relevant. Through various buyouts and attempts with Microsoft Windows Phone, Nokia continued to produce great devices, although it could never regain the popularity or success it once […] Come comment on this article: Nokia planning Nexus-style experience with fast updates Visit TalkAndroid News via TalkAndroid

The Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 7 are probably the top smartphones you can buy right now. Samsung has the advantage of having just launched its impressive new Galaxy S models, but that doesn’t necessarily make the Galaxy S8 or S8+ the best option. In fact, earlier this week we saw a real world speed test that showed the iPhone 7 is still a tough nut to crack when it comes to performance. Even though it has a brand new processor that is supposed to be a lot faster and more power efficient, the Galaxy S8 wasn’t able to outperform last year's iPhone. Comparisons do not end there, of course, and we have another exciting video to check out, one that highlights the differences …

After a video showing a passenger being physically removed from one of its flights due to being "overbooked" lit up social media on Monday, United Airlines started its Tuesday off the best way it knew how: by going on a big, ugly slide on the stock market. The company is down over 4% at the time of this writing, and if that number sticks until the closing bell it will have lost somewhere in the neighborhood of $750 million in market capitalization. Continue reading... Trending right now: It looks like Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design might be even more impressive than the iPhone 8 The internet is viciously trolling United Airlines, and it’s a sight to behold Galaxy …

It wasn't easy to follow up yesterday's post covering the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and there are even still a few freebies in there to enjoy. We think we might have pulled it off though, and we've got nine fresh apps for you to check out on Wednesday. Continue reading... Trending right now: It looks like Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design might be even more impressive than the iPhone 8 The internet is viciously trolling United Airlines, and it’s a sight to behold Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus speed test: It’s not even close Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

There are a few hotly anticipated games coming to the Nintendo Switch this year, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is obviously right near the top of the list. In fact, there’s pretty much no way you can have a Nintendo console without Mario Kart, so a giant void is about to be filled when it’s released in just over two weeks on April 28th. It’s well worth the asking price, as any Mario Kart fan will tell you, but there’s no reason to pay that much if you don’t have to. Amazon Prime subscribers can preorder Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Amazon and they’ll get 20% off, dropping the price from $59.99 to $47.99. Seriously, why would anyone not take advantage of this deal? Some quick highl…

If there’s one smartphone maker known for its unwillingness to make a dual-SIM version of its best-selling smartphone, it's Apple. But the iPhone 8, a device expected to deliver many firsts for Apple, might also be the first iPhone in Apple’s history to support two SIM cards... or even more. That would certainly be an incentive to buy the iPhone 8 for smartphone buyers who require constant access to at least two different phone numbers, and who don’t want to carry multiple devices. Continue reading... Trending right now: Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus camera test: Is a single lens better than two? The internet is viciously trolling United Airlines, and it’s a sigh…

New Nokia smartphones, the kind that run a nearly pure version of Android, are going to launch soon in some markets. However, the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3 that were unveiled at MWC aren’t flagship handsets. If you’re looking for Nokia-branded handsets that will rival the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8, then you’ll have to wait for the Nokia 9, a device that HMD Global is yet to make official. But while we're still waiting for the full launch, Nokia 9 rumors abound, complete with early specs, release date, and pricing details. Continue reading... Trending right now: The internet is viciously trolling United Airlines, and it’s a sight to behold Video shows United Ai…

You may have seen Dinoflagellates on nature shows before, and now you can see them every day. Dino Sphere allows you to bring this natural phenomenon into your home. It's on sale now for $49.95. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia 9 could rival the iPhone 8 in more than one way The internet is viciously trolling United Airlines, and it’s a sight to behold Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus speed test: It’s not even close Via BRG - Boy Genius Report

Qualcomm on Monday announced it filed a suit against Apple, in response to the iPhone maker's legal attacks from a few months ago. Apple alleged in its lawsuits that Qualcomm has been abusing it position in the chip industry to charge higher royalties on standard-essential patents and force Apple into exclusive deals. Apple also claimed that Qualcomm did not pay around $1 billion in licensing rebates. Qualcomm responded to Apple’s claims, making several accusations of its own, and basically concluding that the massive iPhone success would not be possible without Qualcomm’s cellular chips. Continue reading... Trending right now: Nokia 9 could rival the iPhone …

Months of leaks and rumors brought the buzz surrounding Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ to heights no one thought would be possible. In fact, many industry experts thought that the damage last year's Galaxy Note 7 did to Samsung's reputation would take years to mend. As we said last year while the recall was taking place, however, people have remarkably short memories. Now, Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-orders have already outpaced last year's S7 and S7 edge, as Samsung announced on Monday. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are the two most exciting smartphones Samsung has ever made. In fact, they're the two most exciting smartphones the world has ever see…

Apple Watch bands from Apple can cost as much as $250 for the Modern Buckle band, and that’s not even including the $550 black Link Bracelet or the obscenely priced Hermes bands. Of course, you don’t need to spend quite that much for a decent Apple band, since the leather straps with the Classic Buckle only cost $150. Wait, did we just say ONLY?! Please… $150 is way too much for an Apple Watch band. In fact, you can buy all 10 of the sleek Apple Watch bands we’ve listed below for less than one Classic Buckle band from Apple. They’re all high-quality bands that have great reviews, and they’ll all fit any Apple Watch model, be it an Apple Watch Series 2, Apple Watch Seri…