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  1. Android News

    Report says Android is catching up to iOS when it comes to ad prices within apps

    A report from Fiksu DSP has just been published that says ad sales for Android apps are catching up to iOS. The report says CPM for Android apps are at $3.50, which shows a 115% increase YoY, while CPM for iOS apps are right at $4.81.
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    Apple wins $119 million appeal over Samsung

    It's Apple's turn to win a battle in their ongoing patent war with Apple. Apple was to be awarded $119 million in damages, but that verdict was thrown out as invalid. The supreme court today ruled that initial result was the wrong one, and Apple should, in fact, receive the damages.
  3. Android News

    Pixel versus iPhone 7 camera comparisons shows Google's new phone has the upper hand

    If you're wondering if the Pixel's DxO Mark score of 89 really holds up, this camera shootout between the iPhone 7 and the new Pixel should give you a good idea of what to expect from Google's new flagship smartphone. The Pixel appears to have better white balance, dynamic range and seems to...
  4. Android News

    Spec chart comparison between the Pixel XL, Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 7+

    With the official specs out, Joe of Phandroid has put together a chart to let you easily compare the new Pixel XL to the Galaxy Note 7 and the iPhone 7+.
  5. Android News

    Pixel vs Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7

    Phandroid has compared the newly-announced Pixel to the latest top flagships from Samsung and Apple. The iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 go head-to-head with it. Find out how they stack up in raw specs, features, and more.
  6. Android News

    Google makes it easy to switch from iPhone to Pixel

    One of the features Google showcased for the Pixel and Pixel XL was an easy transfer tool that helps bring all your information, contacts, and data to your Pixel. The company used the iPhone as an example, with Pixel even able to bring over your iMessage history.
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    Apple's App Store will begin displaying ads on October 5th

    Apple has announced it will begin showing advertisements on the App Store starting on October 5th. The program is called Search Ads and Apple describes it as a way for developers to advertise to its competitors by showing apps for related searches.
  8. Android News

    Android Wear users are having connectivity issues with the iPhone 7

    Google has confirmed that the iPhone 7 is causing connectivity issues with a half dozen different Android Wear smartwatches. Officially, the Moto 360 v2, ASUS ZenWatch models, Fossil, MK, and Tag Heuer have been affected by the issue, but users owning several other Android Wear devices are...
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    The iPhone 7 Plus outperforms the Galaxy Note 7 in a series of speed tests

    Saf is known for comparing the latest devices and compares the Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a series of "real-world" speed tests. The tests show that the Galaxy Note 7 was faster when loading "less-intensive apps" but the iPhone 7 Plus was faster when it came to gaming.
  10. Android News

    The rush to get the Galaxy Note 7 to beat the iPhone 7 to market may have led to its battery issues

    A new report shows that Samsung pushed hard to get the Galaxy Note 7 to market 10 days sooner than usual when the company realized that the iPhone 7 wouldn't be as innovative as previous iterations of the phone. Shortened deadlines and a rushed development may have led to the phone's battery issues.
  11. Android News

    Camera comparison between the new iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7

    Saf is known for his camera comparisons and he has just uploaded his latest one that pits the Galaxy S7 against the iPhone 7. A few things we see is that the S7 makes photos and videos more saturated than the iPhone 7. The S7 wins when it comes to auto focus speed, and has a little better low...
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    Noti is a program for macOS that will relay your Android notifications via Pushbullet

    A lot of people want to be able to receive their smartphone notifications directly on the desktop. Noti will do just that (with the help of Pushbullet) for anyone using macOS.
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    Killing the headphone jack now will only fracture the smartphone market

    Joe of Phandroid just published an editorial piece about why he feels the 3.5mm jack is being killed too quickly. He agrees that wireless solutions are the future, and the trend certainly shows that, but he says the current solution (wireless headphones) haven't matured enough and this change...
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    Motorola takes shots at Samsung and Apple in latest ad

    Motorola has a new ad for the Moto Z. It shows a focus group being tricked into thinking the Moto Z is an iPhone prototype. After revealing it's actually a Moto Z, the group comes away impressed that companies other than Apple are making innovations. The ad invites people to "Skip the Sevens,"...
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    Apple CEO Tim Cook thinks augmented reality has a better future than VR

    Apple's Tim Cook gave his thoughts on VR and AR in a recent interview. He believes augmented reality is the more interesting tech going forward. His reasoning is that augmented reality makes for an experience that you can share with others, where as VR is more closed off.
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    Video shows how hot the iPhone 6S+, S7 Edge, HTC 10, LG G5, Nexus 6P and OnePlus 3 get while gaming

    TechRadar just uploaded a video that uses a thermal camera to test how much a device heats up during gaming. In the video we see the HTC 10 getting hot faster than the rest, with the LG G5 coming in at a close 2nd place at the end of the hour.
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    WhatsApp devs troll Apple with a 'f*** you' in source code

    Redditors have discovered a hidden message in the WhatsApp .apk left by developers. The message contains code that says "**** APPLE." The code shows someone at WhatsApp isn't too happy with the Cupertino phone manufacturer.
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    Apple's new $160 AirPods will work on Android devices

    A new product that Apple introduced this week is a pair of Bluetooth earbuds called AirPods. While a lot of the unique functionality will only work on iOS devices, it's been confirmed that standard Bluetooth audio streaming will work on any Bluetooth device.
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    Here are 9 features Android had before the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 got them

    They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and today's iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 announcement showed a number of features that were inspired by Android.
  20. Android News

    iPhone 7 spec comparison against the Galaxy S7, LG G5, Moto Z and HTC 10

    To compliment the iPhone 7 Plus chart, Joe also has a spec comparison chart to show you how the iPhone 7 compares to other devices with similar screen sizes.
  21. Android News

    iPhone 7 Plus spec comparison against the Galaxy Note 7, LG V20 and Nexus 6P

    Joe of Phandroid has put together a spec comparison chart to help you see how the iPhone 7 Plus compares to other devices with similar screen sizes.
  22. Android News

    Apple accidentally reveals water-resistant iPhone 7 before announcement

    In a series of now-deleted tweets, Apple accidentally revealed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus while its conference introduced Nintendo as a new partner. The tweets revealed the new design of the iPhone 7 and mentioned that the phones are "water-resistant."
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    Apple's iPhone 7 announcement could give it the lion's share of the smartphone market

    Apple is announcing the iPhone 7 later today, at a time when Samsung is at its lowest with the voluntary recall of the Galaxy Note 7. If Apple nails the phone and it goes over well with both critics and consumers, it could lead to Apple claiming a big chunk of future smartphone sales.
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    Will Apple diss Samsung's exploding Note 7 in today's iPhone 7 event?

    Samsung has been making headlines the past few days because of the Galaxy Note 7 recall. Now Apple is slated to launch its new series of iPhones today and we're curious, will they throw out a diss at Samsung's problems?
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 second best-selling smartphone in the US

    An analytics firm has released sales data for the best-selling smartphone devices in the US. The iPhone 6S came in first at 11%, with the Samsung Galaxy S7 trailing closely behind at 9%. In third place is the iPhone SE at 5% of sales.