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According to leak from Verizon, Android Pay will launch on September 16th

Dan Bartram
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We may finally have a date for Android Pay if a recent leak is anything to go by, having not really heard anything since its inception at Google I/O 2015.

Google Play Services 8.1, which sets the pathway for Android Pay to be enabled, is steadily rolling out to users in the Google Play Store also lays evidence that the new payment system from Google is coming soon.

The most solid evidence, however, comes from a leaked internal memo at Verizon that gives a date for Android Pay to be activated of September 16th.

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Of course, the activation date of Android Pay and the adoption of the service from merchants is completely different, so whilst Android Pay could be activated as soon as September 16th, it may not be seen in a store near you straight away.

Source: Phandroid

Huawei launches all-metal G8 smartphone

Justin Marden
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HUAWEI-G8-coverWhile we eagerly await a rumored Nexus device from Huawei, a new device was just announced under the company name, and it’s sure to catch the attention of mobile design enthusiasts. The Huawei G8 sports an all-metal body and specs that put it around the mid-range territory:

  • 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 display at 401 ppi
  • Snapdragon 615 processor (unknown clock speed)
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop with Huawei Emotion UI
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of internal storage
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 5MP front camera
  • 3,000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint sensor

While the specs aren’t going to put it in contention with the flagship devices of today, Huawei has certainly shown that it can do premium design very well, which might be a factor as we get closer to a rumored Nexus launch on September 29th. Take a look at a few more press images of the G8 below.

Huawei failed to mention a release date or pricing, but we do know this device will likely be sold in Asian markets first, followed by a possible U.S. launch.

Source: AndroidCommunity

Hopper making turbulence with good deals, now on Android

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Are you familiar with Hopper? Well unless you are a habitual traveler, the answer is probably not. Well if you aren’t living in airports, like some of us, Hopper is a fare finding application that attempts to find the lowest prices for trips that you’re taking.

The relatively new service is on the radar for those of us looking for the cheapest airfare possible to the places  they are going. It will send you a notification when the app determines it is the right time to buy a ticket. The way they find that particular airfare is based on algorithms that predict if the prices are likely to go up or down in the near future.

Hopper works with all the airlines directly. What that means is you probably won’t see all of the low-cost airfares, unless the airline has been willing to give Hopper access to their database in real time. So although you may not have access to all the exotic destinations with only a couple of layovers to get there, it looks like most of the important points are going to be covered.

The application is quick to download, and looks easy to use. No special class is required to use this. Which is already one step further than some other offerings in this area.

Some interesting points about this application are:

The When To Fly Calendar is a feature within the new application that will help you with the best times of the day/ week or month to book certain fares.

For example, if you’re looking for the best time to book a trip to Italy, the When to Fly feature would tell you what days or weeks would be best.

The Price Prediction feature of Hopper for Android, will tell you when a fare will change in price. Hopper has been up to 95% accurate in telling the user of the service when an airfare will go up and when the same airfare will go back down, thereby saving hundreds of dollars on certain trips.

Hopper also has a great feature called Watch a Trip, which is watching the trips you want to book. Also at what price you booked any trip similar to that in the past or have planned for. If that trip’s price drops greatly then the app will notify the customer of the rate drop immediately, because the price won’t stay there long.

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So, before you go somewhere like Orbitz or some other second rate website, try Hopper to book your next trip to… well, maybe CES? Go check out this great way to save on airfares. It’s available in the Google Play Store now!

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(Deal) Get up to 33% off these great deals for Labor Day

Andrew Myrick
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Summer is just about over. The kids are going back to school, some have already started, and college dorm rooms are getting filled to the brim. Why not have one more great sale to get a few more goodies before heading into the fall time? Well, we’ve got you covered here at AndroidGuys with the help of StackCommerce.

3-in-1 Smartphone Photography Lens Set

Photography Lens Set

Normally priced at $69, you can grab three different attachable lenses for your various smartphone devices for only $19.99. You will get a wide angle, macro, and fisheye lens with this set, and is a great deal to take some awesome shots with your phone of choice. Each lens features a “snap-on, snap-off” feature that allows for easily switching between lenses to ensure you get the perfect shot.

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2-in-1 iOS & Android Extra-Long Charging Cable

2-in-1 charging cable

Most people have a plethora of different devices. Whether it’s an Android phone and an iPad, or an iPhone and Android tablet, we need to keep them charged up. The 2-in-1 charging cable will make sure that you always have the right charging port at the right time, regardless of which device you have. Normally priced at $40, you can take advantage of this deal for only $17.99.

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Limited Edition ‘Code Black’ HD-Camera Drone

Code Black Drone

Drones are in the news for better or worse, and are growing in popularity. It’s extremely easy to get your hands on a drone nowadays, but there’s still a question of quality when trying to decide. The ‘Code Black’ Drone is the top-selling drone from Code Black Drone and offers beginner & expert flying modes, a built-in HD camera, and much more. Normally priced at $199, you can grab this awesome drone today, for only $69.

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Snowflake Stealth Drone

Snowflake Drone

“Winter Is Coming”. That’s what you get with the Snowflake Stealth Drone. Like the ‘Code Black’, this drone is a great deal for a high-quality drone. With built-in safety-protected propellers, you’ll be able to crash and get right back up and keep on flying. There is also a high-speed mode that allows you and your buddies to race each other with this awesome drone. Normally priced at $100, you can grab the Snowflake Stealth Drone for only $39.99.

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These are some great deals to wrap up the summer, and get you ready to head into the fall. Drop us a line and let us know which of these awesome deals you grabbed, and be sure to head over and grab them before they expire. You can find this, and many other great tech bargains through our Deals page. Backed by Stack Commerce, there are daily promos, giveaways, freebies, and much more!

Grab the Nexus 6 from Amazon today for as low as $349

Andrew Myrick
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Rumors are swirling and reports are rolling in regards to when the next Nexus device(s) will be released. In the mean time, the current Nexus 6 has seen some price cuts here and there. Today, Amazon has another price cut for everyone who’s in the market for the current generation Nexus device.

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Normally priced at $499, for the 32GB variant, and $549 for the 64GB variant, Amazon has slashed the prices of the Nexus 6 by $150. You can head over to Amazon via the links below and pick up the 32GB Nexus 6 for only $349.99 or the 64GB variant for only $399.99.

With these reports coming out about a new Nexus phone or two coming out at the end of the month, we can expect to see the price slashed for these devices. This price reduction through Amazon is probably just the first of many to come ahead of the announcement at the end of the month.

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Let us know if you have picked one of these up or whether you’re holding out until the next generation gets released.

Source: Android Authority

Want to know if your phone’s compatible with the Gear S2? Find out here

Andrew Myrick
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Yesterday it was announced that Samsung would be opening up compatibility for its Tizen-based Gear S2. However, the only specifics that were announced were that the Gear S2 would work with any Android device running 4.4 KitKat or higher, and at least 1.5GB of RAM.

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However, thanks to the folks over at TalkAndroid, they have uncovered the list of devices that Samsung has claimed will work with the Gear S2. If you’re wondering whether your device will be compatible, here’s the list for you to feast your eyes upon:

HTC

  • HTC One – EU
  • HTC One M8 – US
  • HTC One M9 – EU, US
  • HTC 826W – CN

Huawei

  • Honor 4X – CN
  • Honor 6 – EU
  • P8 – EU, CN
  • Ascend Mate 7 – EU, CN

Lenovo

  • Vide Shot – CN
  • x2 Pro – CN

LG

  • G Flex – US
  • Optimus G – KR
  • Optimus G2 – EU, US
  • Optimus G3 – EU, US, KR
  • G4 – EU, US, KR
  • G Vista – US
  • Nexus 5 – EU, KR, CN

Motorola

  • Droid Turbo – US
  • Droid MAXX – EU
  • Droid MINI – EU
  • Moto X – EU, KR
  • Nexus 6 – US, CN

Nubia

  • Nubia Z9 – CN

OPPO

  • R7 – CN

Pantech

  • IM-A910S – KR

Sharp

  • Aquos – EU

Sony

  • Xperia Z2 – EU
  • Xperia Z3 – EU

VIVO

  • X5 Pro – CN

Xiaomi

  • Mi3 – EU
  • Mi4 – EU, KR, CN
  • Note Pro – CN

ZTE

  • V5 – CN

Kyocera

  • Duraforce – US

Asus

  • Zenfone 2 – EU

Let us know what you think about this list of compatible devices, and whether your device will be compatible with the Gear S2 once released. We still don’t have US pricing or availability, but it’s only a matter of time before that information becomes available.

Source: Samsung via: TalkAndroid

2016 Honda Accord debuts with Android 4.2.2

Austin Hyde
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P_20150903_090802_HLWe recently reported that the new 2016 Honda Accord would come with Android Auto. Well, it appears now that not only does it come with Android Auto, but like its larger sibling the 2016 Honda Pilot, the 2016 Honda Accord also comes with Android 4.2.2 Jellybean.

This should be great news for early adopters of the 2016 Honda Pilot, which does not come with Android Auto or Apple Carplay. The fact that the Accord and the Pilot are running the same OS would indicate that Android Auto and Apple Carplay will be able to be enabled on the Honda Pilot at a future date with a firmware update.

P_20150903_090816_HLI had the opportunity to play with the new system for a little while earlier today and found the system to be very responsive. In fact, it is much more responsive then the other 7″ Audio Display units that Honda offers in the CR-V, Civic, Fit, and HR-V that do not use the Android OS. I’m not sure if that is directly attributable to Android or if it has more powerful hardware as well.

What do you think? Does this put the 2016 Honda Accord on your radar? Let us know in the comments.

CBS will stream select NFL games including the Superbowl

Austin Hyde
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CBS has announced that they will be streaming online the largest sporting event in the USA, the Superbowl. Leading up to the Superbowl, CBS will also stream 2 regular season games and 4 AFC playoff games.

  • New York Jets v Miami (October 9, London, UK)
  • Carolina v Dallas (November 26th, Thanksgiving)
  • 4 AFC playoff games in January (Wild Card, Divisional, and Championship)

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Football fans will be able to stream the games free of charge to a full range of devices including Android and Chromecast. There are no subscriptions or accounts to log into, but don’t expect this to become the norm just yet. The NFL has broadcast contracts set all the way through 2020. It’s unlikely that we will start to see much of a change until sometime after that.

In the meantime, be grateful that you now have a few more options to watch a sport that you love. Are any of you planning on watching it online? Let us know in the comments.

 

CBS Press Release:

NFL ON CBS Streaming Coverage Will Be Available on Connected TVs, Laptops, Desktops, and Tablets for Two Regular Season Games, Four Playoff Games and Super Bowl 50

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Sept. 1, 2015 – CBS Sports will stream more NFL ON CBS game coverage than ever this season, including two regular season games, four playoff games and Super Bowl 50 from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Streaming coverage will be available on laptops, desktops and tablets at CBSSports.com and on televisions through select Connected TV devices, including Xbox One, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku® players and Roku TV™ models. All of the NFL ON CBS games that will be streamed live will be available online and on OTT devices for free with no authentication required.

Streaming coverage begins with the national broadcast of New York Jets-Miami in London (Oct. 4, 9:30 AM, ET), which will mark the first NFL ON CBS regular season game to be streamed live. CBS Sports will also stream Carolina-Dallas (Nov. 26, 4:30 PM, ET), which will mark the first time the CBS Sports broadcast of a Thanksgiving Day game is streamed live.  

All AFC playoff coverage will again be streamed this year, including the Wild Card, Divisional, and Championship games. On Sunday, Feb. 7, CBS Sports will live stream the CBS Television Network’s exclusive broadcast of Super Bowl 50.

“We’re very excited to offer more NFL ON CBS streaming coverage across more digital platforms than ever before,” said Jeffrey Gerttula, Senior Vice President and General Manager of CBS Sports Digital. “All NFL fans will have access through their computers, tablets and now Connected TVs to two regular season games for the first time in addition to all of the AFC playoff action, culminating with a truly historic Super Bowl.”

Streaming coverage will also be available to Verizon customers on phones through NFL Mobile. Additional details of the streaming coverage for each game will be announced at a later date.

Barnes & Noble, Samsung announce Galaxy Tab S2 Nook

Justin Marden
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tab s2 nookFresh off a big keynote at IFA, Samsung is still rolling with more announcements. Today Samsung and Barnes & Noble announced the Galaxy Tab S2 Nook, which is essentially a version of Samsung’s latest flagship tablet aimed at the avid reader. The Tab S2 Nook is sporting the same specs as the standard 8-inch Tab S2, but Barnes & Noble has given users a bit more incentive to buy this version. In addition to access to the Nook library (which boasts over 4 million books) and Nook apps, buyers will also get a few extra goodies:

  • Three free books (from a selection of 20 titles)
  • Three free magazine editions (from a selection of 25 magazines)
  • $5 Nook Store credit
  • Lifetime in-store support for the tablet

It’s worth noting that Barnes & Noble members will get an additional 10% off the purchase price of $399.99. That’s a discount of roughly $40, which isn’t too shabby for a top of the line tablet. If this device sounds like your cup of tea, the Galaxy Tab S2 Nook is available now, in Barnes & Noble stores and online at Nook.com.

Source: BusinessWire

Samsung teases Galaxy View device for October

Dan Bartram
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Along with the unveiling of the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch at IFA 2015 in Berlin today, Samsung revealed something else called the Galaxy View, despite not really explaining what it is.

The Galaxy View, from the pictures Samsung teased out, looks to be a brand new big tablet that appears to have a kickstand and aimed at watching movies and TV shows.

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It’s supposed to be released in October and could really either by a device completely on its own, or an accessory that attaches to a device as a second screen. A second display would make sense to offer an external display accessory to Samsung products, and would certainly justify the name ‘View’.

I guess we’ll find out in October.

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