Saturday, May 31, 2014

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Rdio adds gapless playback on Android

Posted: 30 May 2014 12:11 PM PDT

Music streaming service Rdio has updated its Android application to support the seamless switch form one smartphone to another on its Android device.
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Motorola gives up on Made in America dream, plans to shutter Texas plant

Posted: 30 May 2014 10:34 AM PDT

The manufacturing plant in Forth Worth, Texas, that Motorola built with Flextronics to assemble the Moto X is shutting down. One year after Motorola announced plans to build its smartphones within US borders as a cost-saving measure to rapidly assemble and distribute the Moto X smartphone, the plant is being decommissioned.
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Bank of America issues much-needed update to Android and iOS apps

Posted: 30 May 2014 09:30 AM PDT

The Bank of America app for Android and iPhone have been stuck in the past for a long time by having an antiquated design on both platforms. The banking company today issued an update with a current design and several new features.
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HTC One M8 Prime development has reportedly come to an end

Posted: 30 May 2014 08:35 AM PDT

The HTC One M8 Prime never made much sense as a rumored phone, and the original source of those rumors now says that the device has been put on hold for unknown reasons.
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Apple reportedly gets tough on leaks...on the same day more leaks emerge

Posted: 30 May 2014 07:29 AM PDT

Apple has grown tired of the increased frequency of its products prematurely appearing on blog sites and in the news, and the Cupertino-based company has taken action by trying to tighten security in China.
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BBM for Android and iPhone updated to be less complicated

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:55 AM PDT

BlackBerry has announced updates for the Android and iPhone versions of its BBM app that should make accessing the messaging client easier for new users and contacts. New users will see a shorter sign-up page that requires only a name, email address, and password to get started. When it comes time to connect with others, users will no longer need to trade PIN invites. It will be possible to add new contacts by sending an email invite and having the other person click a link. I cited the friending process, which BlackBerry calls "cumbersome and complicated," as the biggest drawback to BBM, but BlackBerry appears to be rectifying that now.Download for iPhone // Android
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Amazon developing free streaming service for Prime members, but don't get too excited just yet

Posted: 30 May 2014 06:10 AM PDT

Amazon is reportedly preparing to introduce a new music streaming option that will be much like its Prime Instant Video service, which will be both good and bad for users.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active launches at AT&T for $199

Posted: 30 May 2014 05:14 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Active has emerged from the shadows to offer a change of pace for users looking for a rugged phone. Not only is the device made to withstand water, dirt, and impact, it actually keeps the important internal specs from its inspiration in tact.
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Friday, May 30, 2014

MobileBurn.com

MobileBurn.com


Steve Wozniak approves of Beats buyout

Posted: 29 May 2014 03:06 PM PDT

Whenever something substantial happens over at Apple, the guy who helped start it all is always a good place to start for an honest and refreshing take on events. So with Cupertino?s acquisition of Beats now in the public domain, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has given his own unique take on the situation.
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LG G Watch appears in hands-on video

Posted: 29 May 2014 02:31 PM PDT

The LG G Watch won't be as flashy or stylish as the Moto 360, but it has one advantage over the Android handset - you can actually get a glimpse of how it works thanks to a hands-on video posted to the web today.
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Sprint Chairman touts love of America as he stresses desire to buy T-Mobile

Posted: 29 May 2014 09:38 AM PDT

Sprint Chairman and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son lives in Japan but he says he takes inspiration from "the American dream" and wants to make the United States shine as a beacon when it comes to the wireless industry. That's why, Son says, he wants to buy T-Mobile.
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New Galaxy tablets will have fingerprint scanner and 'Ultra' battery saving feature

Posted: 29 May 2014 08:08 AM PDT

Two of the marquee features from the Samsung Galaxy S5 will also appear in the soon-to-premiere Samsung Galaxy Tab series of devices launching in a few weeks.
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Beats Music drops price and extends trial period

Posted: 29 May 2014 07:04 AM PDT

Since Apple confirmed its $3 billion purchase of Beats Music and Beats Electronics, the well-recognized company can count on some more money pouring in if the government approves the deal. Perhaps that's why Beats is now giving users more time to try out the product and discover if they like it, and dropping the price
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Android Wear screenshots serve as a reminder of how annoying they might become

Posted: 29 May 2014 06:29 AM PDT

In a note to developers, Google showed how they can send notifications to a phone without doing any work, but a few lines of code can enhance things. The images also showed one area that might upset some users.
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