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dimanche 21 août 2016

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This week we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, went hands-on with the new Honor 8, and took a first look at Fuchsia, Google's mysterious new OS. Here's the news of the week!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review With the best features of the Galaxy S and Note line, the latest Note has a lot to offer but is it worth its price? You don't want to miss our full Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review!


Honor 8 hands-on The new Honor 8 is coming to the US market, but what does this stylish, premium smartphone have to offer? Find out in our quick Honor 8 hands-on.


Moto Z Force vs LG G5 – modular or mods? Modularity may be the future, so we compare the two smartphones that offer this in their own way. Here's an in-depth look at the LG G5 vs Moto Z Force!


5 Android apps you shouldn't miss this week Google Duo is out, Dues Ex GO, the future of Hangouts — you don't want to miss the latest episode of Joe's Android Apps Weekly show.


What we learned from running Fuchsia, the mysterious new OS from Google We built Google's new Fuchsia OS from its source code and took it for a test drive. This is what we found out.


Which country has the fastest mobile network? OpenSignal's latest global research reveals the countries with the fastest mobile networks, the best coverage, and who uses the most Wi-Fi.


Android 7.0 release date is August 22, according the Telus According to Canadian carrier Telus, it looks like Android 7.0 Nougat isn't too far away.


Why Huawei's processor coming to the US is a big deal Huawei's Honor 8 smartphone is set to be the company's first handset to land in the US powered by its in-house Kirin 950 SoC. Here's why that's important.


Back to school tech guide 2016: the definitive gadget list for work and fun In this guide, we gather up a list of the best tech gadgets for this back to school season.


Why Google Duo has very little chance of succeeding Google Duo launched today on Android and iOS but already the 'features' intended to make it a winner are working against its chances of ever catching on.


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Here are the videos you don’t want to miss this week – August 21, 2016

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This week we finally got the chance to give you our full impressions on Samsung's new Galaxy Note 7. If you haven't read or watched the review yet, just know that this is probably the best Android smartphone on the market right now.

It wasn't all Note 7 news this week, though. We also brought you an in-depth comparison of the Moto Z Force and LG G5, and we went hands-on with the new, affordable flagship, the Honor 8.

Of course, there's a lot more where that came from. Without any further delay, here are the Android-related videos you don't want to miss this week.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review

With the best features of the Galaxy S and Note line, the latest Note has a lot to offer but is it worth its price? You don't want to miss our full Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review!

Moto Z Force vs LG G5 – Modular or Mods?

Modularity may be the future, so we compare the two smartphones that offer this in their own way. Here's an in-depth look at the LG G5 vs Moto Z Force!

Honor 8 hands-on – a new affordable flagship!

The new Honor 8 is coming to the US market, but what does this stylish, premium smartphone have to offer? Find out in our quick Honor 8 hands-on!

No 3.5mm jack, welcome USB Type-C audio – Gary explains

The 3.5mm audio jack is in danger of being phased out. In its place comes USB Type-C audio. What does that mean? And how does it work? Allow Gary to explain!

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 International Giveaway!

Welcome to the Sunday Giveaway, the place where we giveaway a new Android phone or tablet each and every Sunday!

A big congratulations to last week's winners of the Mote G4 Plus giveaway:  Yvonne S. (UK), Suhan S (India), Rajath K (India).

This week we are giving away a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 7!

The Galaxy Note 7 has arrived and this week we are giving you a chance to get your hands on Samsung's latest flagship. See our Note 7 review to learn more.

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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Andorid Apps Weekly

Welcome to the 154th episode of Android Apps Weekly! Here are the headlines from the last week:

  • Verizon's urge to pester their customers seems to be reaching new heights this week because a new report talked about Verizon's new brandware program. The idea is that app and game developers can pay Verizon an exorbitant amount of money and their apps will be downloaded by Android phones on Verizon's network when that phone gets booted for the first time. It's no small wonder that people are buying unlocked phones in greater numbers.
  • It was announced this week that a hallmark feature of Google+ was leaving. Hangouts On Air is officially being moved to YouTube where it will become part of the YouTube Live experience. This is yet another big feature ripped out of the social network that people weren't really using anymore. That's probably because the lack of reverse-chronological order made it impossible to plan a Hangouts On Air. This also comes on the heels of Google removing the requirement to have a Google+ account to post user reviews on Google Play.
  • Snapchat purchased a company called Vurb for $110 million this last week. The deal is for 75% in stocks and 25% in cash. Vurb is a search application that tries to show you local stuff based on your location, reviews, and whatever else they can pull from sites like Yelp. No one's really sure why Snapchat purchased the company, but the popular rationale is that Snapchat's search function sucks and that they intend to improve it. We'll see how that works out. It's worth noting that Vurb won Tech Crunch Disrupt in New York back in 2014.
  • Google Play made a significant move this week by releasing truly separate top charts for apps and games. Previously, you could see top charts for apps and games, but the apps section was essentially an ad hoc game section with a smattering of apps. Now, both sides are completely separate so you can find apps or games instead of just games. This is great news and something that should have happened years ago. The update is rolling out now so everyone should have it eventually.
  • With Duo released and Allo on the way, the big question has been what Google will do with Google Hangouts. A report this week indicated that Hangouts will continue to stick around after the release of the new chat apps, but will become more focused on business use over time. We imagine that means that the service will be stripped of the more consumer based features with business features added in later. At least it'll still be around.

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it's a space thing android apps weeklyIt's A Space Thing

[Price: Free]
It's A Space Thing is a completely free game that was released this last week. It's an arcade shooter where you play on the ground and match wits with an opponent in the air. The controls and mechanics are simple to understand but you'll have to have some decent reflexes in order to win each round. It comes with a few boss battles, power ups, and even a local multiplayer mode where you and a friend can play on the same device. It's all entirely free, so don't expect the very best, but it's still not bad.

Download now on Google Play!

mars mars android apps weeklyMars: Mars

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Mars: Mars is a platform game where you must explore the planet of Mars. You do this by leaping from platform to platform and using your thrusters to make sure that you make a clean landing. If you don't, you'll end up having a rapid unscheduled disassembly. It takes a minute, but the controls are easy to grasp and it shouldn't take long before you're floating around. You'll also have opportunities to take selfies and unlock other characters. It also comes with Google Play Games achievements.

Download now on Google Play!

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microsoft flow android apps weeklyMicrosoft Flow

[Price: Free]
Microsoft released a new app called Microsoft Flow this week. The idea of this application is to directly compete with IFTTT. For those that don't know, IFTTT and Flow are apps that allow you to create actions that are performed automatically. For instance, you can have the service save an image to Dropbox after you post it on Instagram automatically. Yes, IFTTT is definitely superior in this space, but a little competition never hurt anyone. You can try out the app for free, but it is an alpha release and it's going to be buggy.

Download now on Google Play!

deus ex go android apps weeklyDeus Ex GO

[Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases]
Square Enix has released their latest puzzle game with Deus Ex GO. Much like Lara Croft GO, this game has you traversing puzzle maps in order to defeat the bad guys and clear the level. Unlike Lara Croft GO, this game features characters and environments from the Deus Ex games. The game features 50 story levels and you'll have to use various tactics to make your way through. The developers have also promised a new puzzle every weekday as part of their Live Content feature. It's $4.99 which is also exactly how much Lara Croft GO costs.

Download now on Google Play!

google duo android apps weeklyGoogle Duo

[Price: Free]
Google Duo was released this week to extremely polar reviews. On one hand, it's a wicked simple video calling app that just works. On the other, most of us already have video apps that do this exact thing already. Unlike most video calling apps, Duo operates using your phone number so there is no account setup. If you have someone's number and they have Duo, you can use the app to call them which is just fantastically easy. Of course, we'll have to wait for Allo to come out before we can render a final judgment since the two apps are supposed to work together.

Download now on Google Play!

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samedi 20 août 2016

Samsung Galaxy Tab S won’t be getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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Are you still a proud owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab S? It continues to be a great tablet, despite being in the market for over 2 years now. Whether you have the 8.4 or 10.5-inch version, chances are you continue to love the device. The sad news is Samsung doesn't seem to feel the same way about it.

In a Facebook post, Samsung Mobile Netherlands recently confirmed there will be no update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Galaxy Tab S series. This comes as a surprise to many, as the tablet has been seen running Marshmallow in benchmarks. Not to mention multiple rumors saying the update was coming.

The Korean manufacturer may have changed its mind… or maybe they really never had plans to update the tablet to the latest software. After all, this is a very old tablet in tech terms, so chances are it just reached its retirement age.

How many of you are still rocking a Samsung Galaxy Tab S? Is this a problem to you?



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10 best torrent apps for Android

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Despite their reputation, there are plenty of legitimate reasons for torrent apps. Linux ISOs, corporate file sharing, and even government use are included in all the reasons why someone might need a torrent app. Even some artists will willingly distribute their work through torrents because it gives them a greater reach. Thankfully, there is an abundance of them for mobile. If you're in the market, here are the best torrent apps for Android!


utorrent best torrent apps for androidµTorrent

[Price: Free / $3.99]
µTorrent has had a positive reputation with torrent users for ages. It's one of the most popular desktop torrent clients and it's frequently hailed for its simple, non-bloated, but functional interface. µTorrent is much the same way on Android. There is a simple interface that allows you to quickly view and manage your various torrent downloads. It also includes the ability to choose your storage location, remove torrents with and without deleting the data, and a WiFi only mode that will only start torrents while you're connected to WiFi. There is a free version you can try out before grabbing the paid version if you want to try it out first.

Download now on Google Play!

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atorrent best torrent apps for androidaTorrent

[Price: Free / $2.99]
aTorrent is a lot like µTorrent in a lot of ways. It supports many of the same features, including WiFi-only downloading, choosing your storage location, and more. It boasts external SD card support, although it doesn't appear to have been perfected just yet. The app is also draped in Material Design and includes a widget so that you can view your download stats on your home screen. The free version is ad supported with the paid version going for $2.99. There is also a beta version if you want to join that.

Download now on Google Play!

bittorrent best torrent apps for androidBitTorrent

[Price: Free / $2.99]
Perhaps the biggest name in torrent downloading is BitTorrent. They also happen to have one of the better torrent apps available right now. It runs on the latest "torrent core" which allows for improved connections between you and other peers. You'll also be able to deal with magnet links more quickly. It has a Material Design inspired interface which makes it quick to move around and you'll also find plenty of music and other content that's actually legal to download. It may not be the best for power users, but casual torrent users should enjoy it.

Download now on Google Play!

bittorrent best torrent apps for android

cattorrent best torrent apps for androidCatTorrent

[Price: Free]
CatTorrent is one of the more minimal torrent apps. It boasts a simple interface that's Holo inspired and it helps you move efficiently around the app. You'll be able to download using magnet links as well as torrent files with this one. CatTorrent also supports DHT, a WiFi only mode, and you can change the storage location on the fly. You'll also be able to download parts of torrents instead of the whole thing if you prefer. It's not as feature heavy as others, but it costs less than they do.

Download now on Google Play!

cattorrent best torrent apps for android

flud best torrent apps for androidFlud

[Price: Free / $1.50]
Flud is one of those torrent apps that seems to strike all the right chords. It's packed with tons of features, including support for several protocols that you normally don't find in other apps. The app itself is draped in Material Design and it may be the best looking torrent app of the whole bunch. Perhaps the best part is that the free and paid versions are virtually identical. The only difference is the paid version removes advertising. It's a solid, beautifully done app that's certainly worth a shot.

Download now on Google Play!

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frostwire best torrent apps for androidFrostWire

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
FrostWire is an open source torrent app that also includes a torrent search. It is a fairly run-of-the-mill downloader in terms of features. You'll be able to use magnet links or torrent files and you'll be able to select your storage location if you want to. The app also features a built-in music player and a media browser. The torrent search is okay although you'll likely be grabbing most of your files off of websites. It's a tad bloated, but the features are at least generally useful.

Download now on Google Play!

frostwire best torrent apps for android

torrnado best torrent apps for androidTorrnado

[Price: Free / $2.90]
Torrnado is something a little bit different. This app doesn't actually download any torrent files on its own. What it does do is allow you to remotely connect to your computer so you can view torrents downloading (or uploading) there. It works with the popular cross-platform app Transmission and it works on both computer and server set ups. You will be able to add and remove torrents, see session stats, and perform other management activities. Users can try out the app for free or buy the full version for $2.90 as an in-app purchase.

Download now on Google Play!

torrnado best torrent apps for android

transdrome best torrent apps for androidTransdrome

[Price: Free]
Transdrome is another app that allows you to manage torrents on your seedbox or home server. Anyone who grabs this app will be able to start and stop torrents, add torrents, set priorities, view trackers, and more. It seems to work pretty well and it should be compatible with most torrent clients. Transdrome is fairly basic, but powerful enough to get the job done. There is another version called Transdroid that includes more features. You won't be able to get it on Google Play, though, and you will have to download it from their official website.

Download now on Google Play!

transdrome best torrent apps for android

vuze best torrent apps for androidVuze

[Price: Free / $3.99]
Vuze is already known as one of the more popular torrent apps for computers. The Android version is also pretty good as well. You'll be able to download torrents, switch their locations, and you can even control upload and download speeds. Users will also be able to auto-start the app on boot, switch to WiFi only mode, and get alerts when torrents are finished downloading. Vuze is a great option overall and you'll be able to thoroughly try the free version before you buy it.

Download now on Google Play!

vuze best torrent apps for android

zetatorrent best torrent apps for androidzetaTorrent

[Price: Free / $2.99]
Last up is zetaTorrent. It has one of the more unique set of features which includes a built-in browser with ad block. You can also make use of its built-in file manager if you need it. It also supports a wide range of protocols, including DHT, local peer discovery, uTP, and Peer Exchange. There are also a ton of other features available. The paid version contains even more features, including an IP filter, proxy support, and more. It's a tad bloated, but not bad overall.

Download now on Google Play!

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Google retiring Chrome apps for Windows, Mac and Linux

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How many of you actually use Chrome apps on your computers? Unless it's running Chrome OS, chances are you don't. This is why Google is deciding to retire Chrome apps from Windows, Mac and Linux.

The Search Giant claims only 1% of Chrome users utilizing these three operating systems actually take advantage of Chrome apps. This is because this is software created with Chrome OS in mind.

Chromebooks are fast, simple, easy to manage and very convenient, but the lack of applications really made it hard for the platform to grow; then packaged and hosted apps came into the scene. They were a way for Chromebooks to become more useful, and developers were able to have their apps used in multiple platforms.

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Their lackluster success in other platforms makes them not worth having around, though. The team believes it's more valuable to simplify Chrome and lighten the browser. Chrome OS will keep these apps around, even though support for Android apps may take over.

Starting in late 2016, newly-published Chrome apps will only be available to users on Chrome OS. Existing Chrome apps will remain accessible on all platforms, and developers can continue to update them.

In the second half of 2017, the Chrome Web Store will no longer show Chrome apps on Windows, Mac, and Linux, but will continue to surface extensions and themes. In early 2018, users on these platforms will no longer be able to load Chrome apps.

As you can see, it will be a slow process, but the result will ultimately be the same. But do you care? Have any of you been using Chrome apps on Windows, Mac or Linux? I feel like these computers have so much software around that Chrome apps are unnecessary.

 



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