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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge shows up online dressed in black

Samsung’s new set of Galaxy S7 devices have been heavily rumored for a long time now. The latest of these leaks is a black variant of the rumored Galaxy S7 Edge, and we’re seeing photos of it, thanks to the Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo. Samsung recently announced that it would be holding an Unpacked event on February […]


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LG confirms new X Cam and X Screen, will showcase the duo at MWC 2016

For those of you who fell in love at first sight with LG’s new tinker display, you’ll no longer need to break the bank to get it. We’re now a week away from MWC 2016, and LG just confirmed a new ‘X-series’ of mid-range smartphones. The first two members of LG’s new ‘X-series,’ are the […]


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AT&T will give you up to a $650 credit to switch to its network

AT&T announced today a new promotion for helping new customers switch over to AT&T and also announced a new Buy One Get One deal. The offer is similar to that of other carriers: AT&T will give you up to $650 in credit to switch over to its network, though like everyone else, it requires you to […]


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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge Marshmallow update brings with it new Edge-specific features

Samsung announced today Android Marshmallow updates for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, and also revealed that more Galaxy-branded devices will be getting it soon after. As per the norm, Marshmallow brings a lot of cool new features, such as Doze for better battery saving, Google Now On Tap, App Permissions, and much more. However, […]


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Talk Android Apps of the Week: February 14, 2016

It’s Sunday, the time of the week when Talk Android brings you a report on some of the very best applications we’ve been using over ...

Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 review

When you are on a budget, one of the biggest questions you must answer is which features you are willing to compromise on. Whether it’s a ...

More renders of the Galaxy S7 Edge leak, shows off all three colors

Yep, we have more renders of the Galaxy S7 Edge. There’s really not much more to hide at this point, as we’ve seen images showing ...

RCA Mercury 7 Pro review

Tablets are weird, and that’s because they don’t really have a place. They’re slightly bigger than a smartphone, but not as large as a laptop ...

Retailers now selling Samsung’s Galaxy View for $449

The Galaxy View, which Samsung released only a few months ago, is seeing its price cut yet again by retailers. Samsung, Amazon, B&H Photo, and ...

Here’s how to get Twitter’s Best Tweets on your timeline

In February, Twitter received a ton of heat when BuzzFeed uncovered that the company was going to introduce a new way in which tweets would ...

ZOPO Speed 8 to launch at MWC 2016

If you think the maturing Chinese smartphone market and emerging markets like India have the side effect of lots of manufacturers surfacing that you may not ...

Lenovo renames Moto’s Twitter account

As part of their rebranding efforts related to Motorola, Lenovo updated the name on the company’s Twitter account. The account is now @Moto_USA and is ...

Unknown LG H840 leaks out with list of specifications, could it be a G5 variant?

The LG G5 may not be the only device LG has in store for MWC 2016. An unknown LG handset just leaked along with its ...

[Deal] BlackBerry discounts both the Priv and Passport for Valentine’s Day

BlackBerry will be holding a special offering in honor of Valentine’s Day. And the good news is, you’ll have some extra time to decide if ...

Google updates My Maps for Android with new UI

If you’re a regular user of Google’s custom mapping platform, My Maps, you may be glad to learn that the application has today received a ...

T-Mobile will roll out the Marshmallow OTA for the HTC One M9 on Monday, February 16

Earlier today, HTC’s Vice President of Product Management, Mo Versi, took to his official Twitter profile to reveal that the Taiwanese company has at last ...

JBL Legend receiver with Android Auto support now up for preorder

JBL’s new in-dash smartphone receiver, the Legend CP100, is now available for preorder. The receiver sports a 6.75-inch touchscreen and is compatible with both Android Auto ...

Alcatel OneTouch Ride-Fi hotspot available through Sprint

The Ride-Fi portable LTE hotspot can now be picked up via the Sprint website, with the gadget serving as a top travel companion for those ...

Visa’s Square disclosure raises questions

The disclosure of Visa’s share in mobile payment startup Square sent the startup’s stock price climbing. But the disclosure raises questions about Visa’s plans for ...

Google waves goodbye to Picasa to focus on Google Photos

Photo-sharing service Picasa will soon cease to exist, after a statement from Google explained that it’ll be retired to allow Google Photos to grow further. The ...

7 features I want to see in Samsung’s Galaxy S7

I’ve been a pretty big Samsung guy for a while now. First I had the Galaxy S III which I absolutely loved. To me that ...

Shortcut Launcher review

Customization is a big part of Android, and much of that customization comes from a variety of different launchers. It’s not often that we see ...

[TA Deals] Score a Codeanywhere 3-year subscription for $59

Developing across different platforms with other people is pretty tricky, but Codeanywhere takes everything to the cloud to enable simultaneous editing and collaboration for web ...

ASICS buying Runkeeper

Citing the fact that data indicates more Runkeeper users wear ASICS shoes than any other brand, Runkeeper founder Jason Jacobs announced recently that the shoe ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may come with 6GB of RAM

It is that time of the year again where all the new phones start coming out. One of the biggest phones to launch this year ...

We finally found out the reason why Samsung didn’t launch the Note 5 in Europe

After the success of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, Samsung launched two new phones that were equally as impressive. The Note 5 and S6 ...

AT&T releases 5G roadmap on way to next generation of wireless service

Late last week it was discovered that AT&T had filed a request with the FCC to test 5G wireless service in Austin, Texas. Today AT&T ...

Honor 5X now available exclusively at Three UK

The Honor 5X is now available in the UK through telecommunications provider Three UK. Three UK interestingly has exclusivity on the handset, so you won’t be ...

Honor 5X now available exclusively at Three UK

The Honor 5X is now available in the UK through telecommunications provider Three UK. Three UK interestingly has exclusivity on the handset, so you won’t be ...

Google’s Clock application adds a much-needed feature in its latest update

If you noticed that the clock widget on your homescreen changed in size recently, you’re not alone. Google pushed out a minor update to its ...

Google’s Clock application adds a much-needed feature in its latest update

If you noticed that the clock widget on your homescreen changed in size recently, you’re not alone. Google pushed out a minor update to its ...

Google’s Clock application adds a much-needed feature in its latest update

If you noticed that the clock widget on your homescreen changed in size recently, you’re not alone. Google pushed out a minor update to its ...

X Labs looking for auto manufacturer expertise

Last year Google’s X Labs hired a former Hyundai and TrueCar executive to take the wheel of Google’s self-driving car project. John Krafcik brings not ...

[Deal] Play Music subscriptions 50% off for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a great Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one? Google has you covered with 50% off on subscriptions to Play Music! Play Music subscriptions regularly ...

Honor’s Holly 2 Plus will be available for Rs. 8,499 in India from February 15

Moving on from the deluge of leaks about the upcoming Samsung, HTC, and LG flagships, and today we have Huawei’s Honor brand launching its Holly ...

Honor’s Holly 2 Plus will be available for Rs. 8,499 in India from February 15

Moving on from the deluge of leaks about the upcoming Samsung, HTC, and LG flagships, and today we have Huawei’s Honor brand launching its Holly ...

Honor’s Holly 2 Plus will be available for Rs. 8,499 in India from February 15

Moving on from the deluge of leaks about the upcoming Samsung, HTC, and LG flagships, and today we have Huawei’s Honor brand launching its Holly ...

Best Nexus 5X cases

It’s possible that your phone is among your most valuable possessions. So you need to protect it from drops, spills, and any other potential damage. ...

Best Nexus 5X cases

It’s possible that your phone is among your most valuable possessions. So you need to protect it from drops, spills, and any other potential damage. ...

Google might make a VR headset that doesn’t need a phone to work

We have been hearing talk that Google is working on a new VR headset. They already have the Google Cardboard, but this one is said ...

Samsung pushing 91MB update to the Gear S2

People with Samsung’s Gear S2 are being greeted with a software update that ushers in performance improvements and bug fixes. Here’s the full changelog: This update includes new ...

Samsung pushing 91MB update to the Gear S2

People with Samsung’s Gear S2 are being greeted with a software update that ushers in performance improvements and bug fixes. Here’s the full changelog: This update includes new ...

Twitter not attracting new users

Although Twitter made $710 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, it still isn’t profitable. Twitter reports that the $710 million in revenue is a 48 ...

Instagram bringing view counts to videos in the next few weeks

Instagram has been on a roll adding new features lately, and they’re not slowing down. The app is working on adding view counts to videos ...

[Deal] Gamer gifts from NVIDIA Shield

Still looking for a Valentine’s Day gift for someone special? NVIDIA has you covered. NVIDIA is offering six games for the Shield at a discount of ...

‘Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories’ makes its way to Android

Rockstar has added another Grand Theft Auto entry to their mobile portfolio, this time adding Liberty City Stories to the Play Store. This is a ...

Samsung Gear VR lets you explore Waste Management Phoenix Open

If you were hoping to attend the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz. but couldn’t, you’re in luck. The PGA has released its first virtual ...

Best dating apps [2016]

The temperature outside has dropped in many parts of the world and that means it’s officially cuffing season, the time of year when people want ...

[TA Deals] Get started with an essential JavaScript coding bundle

JavaScript is one of the most important programming languages on the internet, but it can be a little daunting to get into. We’ve got a ...

Samsung’s Gear S2 Classic is finally available in Rose Gold and Platinum

Samsung’s Gear S2 Classic has been teased in Rose Gold and Platinum for a few months now, with Samsung repeatedly showing off the premium iterations ...

Noodlecake Studios’ ‘Alto’s Adventure’ is finally in the Play Store

Alto’s Adventure, as expected, became available for Android phones and tablets today. Click here to view the embedded video. The game focuses on Alto and his friends ...

Vevo updates standalone app for Android to add customization

Vevo has released an updated version of their standalone app that adds several customization features in a bid to be more of a player in ...

ARCHOS to showcase new 50d Oxygen at MWC 2016, here’s the rundown of specs

The 50d Oxygen is a new mid-range smartphone from ARCHOS. Here’s the rundown on specs. The ARCHOS 50d Oxygen sports a Full HD 5-inch IPS ...

Sony expands its ‘Xperia Beta Program’ to new regions, adds Xperia Z2 support

Sony just expanded its ‘Xperia Beta Program.’ In case you don’t know, it’s designed for users to test the latest version of Android on Sony devices ...

Chrome for Android to get Physical Web support

After lagging behind Chrome for iOS for several months, the Chrome for Android app is finally getting support for the Physical Web. Google announced that ...

[Deal] AT&T hosting BOGO promotion with Samsung’s high-end phones

Samsung’s next two flagships are on the way, and that means carriers and retailers want to burn through existing inventory of last year’s devices. First ...

Qualcomm’s newest processor is made just for Android Wear

This morning, Qualcomm introduced two new products to give the company a stronger push into the wearables industry. Snapdragon Wear and the Snapdragon Wear 2100 ...

Samsung Galaxy S7 may signal launch of Samsung Pay in UK, Spain

Samsung Pay has only rolled out to a couple countries so far, the U.S. and Korea. Samsung clearly wants to see that list expand, but ...

Pre-orders for Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will allegedly go live on February 21st

The leaks and rumours just keep on coming, with this latest information about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagships saying that both handsets ...

According to leak, HTC’s One M10 will feature UltraPixel technology front and back

Another day, and yet another leak. But this time, it relates to the HTC’s upcoming flagship, the One M10, which is also known by its ...

HTC’s smartwatch will be sold weeks before the One M10

Everyone, at least by now, knows that MWC 2016 will not be the place where the HTC One M10 launches. The plan is to host ...

Google Forms has been updated to include templates, add-ons, and more

Those who use Google Forms will be happy to learn there is a pretty major update out. Google has added many new features from templates, analyzing ...

Alcatel is shipping the OneTouch Idol 4S in a virtual reality headset

Alacatel is taking a unique approach in their packaging for the OneTouch Idol 4S that rivals Google’s Cardboard VR headset. The 4S is shipping in ...

Google announces People API, moves further away from Google+

Google has announced a new People API for Android to help apps gather information from your contacts list, which is meant to eventually replace the ...