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HTC ‘Marlin’ specs rumored to feature 5.5-inch QHD display, 12MP camera, and more

Rumor has it that HTC is manufacturing a pair of Nexus-branded devices this year. A week ago we heard our first rumors regarding the specs for the smaller of the two, codenamed “Sailfish,” and now there’s word on what features larger “Marlin” device might boast.

According to an anonymous source providing information to Android Police, the Marlin will be a powerhouse. The report states that the Marlin will boast a Qualcomm quad-core processor under the hood and a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display. On the back there’s a 12-megapixel camera, while the front-facing camera is an 8-megapixel shooter.

Other specs include a USB Type-C port, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 4GB of RAM, a 3450mAh battery, and bottom-firing speakers. The Marlin will also apparently come in 32GB or 128GB variants and feature Bluetooth 4.2.

The report also indicates that the Sailfish, the HTC-branded Nexus phone with a 5-inch screen, will feature a 1080p AMOLED display.

The new Nexus smartphones should be running the newest version of Android, which has just been confirmed to be called Android Nougat.

Based on what you’ve heard about HTC’s Marlin, are you looking forward to the next Nexus smartphone?

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Google app tests notifying you when search results are ready in background

Most of us probably use the Google app for searching on our phones, rather than through Chrome or - *gasp* - another search engine. I've often found that on slow connections, the Google app can take ages to bring up results - think 2G or even 3G mobile networks. To combat this, it appears that Google is either testing or rolling out a notification to tell you when the app has completed searching and showing results.

Google app tests notifying you when search results are ready in background was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Google Announces Name For Android N, Will Be Called Android Nougat

Android N was announced way back in March and went through a lot of changes since then. But as with every other release, Google keeps its final version name secret in order to build hype. During Google I/O, the company invited everyone to submit what they think should be the next name and now the company has finally revealed what the N stands for; Android Nougat.

Well there it is!

The OS itself is slated for release by the end of Q2 and will be available to download for the Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, and 9.

[Google+]

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 front panel leak hints at iris scanner

Reports recently surfaced that claimed Samsung would be skipping the Galaxy Note 6 name this year, and instead jump ahead to Galaxy Note 7. Since then we’ve heard the device could be unveiled in early August and that it could boast an iris scanner. Now what’s believed to be the front panel for the upcoming Galaxy Note 7 has leaked, seemingly confirming not only with the handset feature an iris scanner for added security, but that it will indeed offer a dual-edge display measuring in at 5.8 inches.

The image shows that there are a few more cutouts on the front, above the display area, that aren’t present on Samsung’s Galaxy S7 edge. That’s where many expect Samsung to include the iris scanner on the upcoming phablet flagship. If the rumors are true, the Galaxy Note 7 will be the one of the first Android smartphones featuring iris scanner security tech, and it’s likely that it will reach other Samsung-branded devices in the future.

Are you looking forward to the Galaxy Note 7?

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New Leaked Photos Of Galaxy Note 7 Panel Reveal Iris Scanner Cutouts

Looks like we finally get to take a look at the first spy shot of a Galaxy Note 7. Well actually, it’s a part of the Note 7, but still a first!

Android Authority has collaborated with @Onleaks to post what looks like the official OEM front panel of the Galaxy Note 7. With just these two images, we’ve confirmed seveal things about what the final product will come with. First off, the Note 7 will indeed come with an iris scanner as there are extra cutouts near the earpiece when compared with the S7 edge. Next is the display glass itself, which happens to be curved on both sides and measures 5.8-inches.

Other specs for the phone include a Snapdragon 821 SoC with 6GB of RAM, 64/128/256GB internal storage options, 12MP rear/5MP front cameras, IP68 water and dust resistance, and a 4,000 mAh battery alongside a USB Type C port.

[Android Authority]

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[Update: APK Download] Amazon Page Flip lets you skim an ebook without losing your place

Update 1: 2016/06/30 10:19am PDT
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There are some things you can do with a dead tree book that you can't do with the Kindle app. For example, get a paper cut or flip quickly between two pages. Actually, Amazon has figured out how to make the app do one of those things. Don't fret, your fingers are safe; it's the second one. Amazon's new Page Flip feature lets you jump to a different page while reading, then go back to your previous location.

[Update: APK Download] Amazon Page Flip lets you skim an ebook without losing your place was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Amazon Prime Day hitting on July 12 with more deals than ever

Amazon is the world’s largest e-retailer, and part of the company’s strategy for success is Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime is Amazon’s incredibly successful benefits program for customers which offers an incredible value. For just $100 per year, users can access a myriad of benefits, such as free two-day shipping, Prime Instant Video and special sales.

Last year, Amazon began celebrating its Prime customers with the introduction of Prime Day, a day full of sales exclusively for Prime customers. To put the scope of Prime Day in perspective, it rivals Black Friday and Cyber Monday for the biggest day of Amazon sales. In fact, Amazon has increased its inventory of TVs this year to nearly double that of Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.

Prime Day hits on July 12 and will include a myriad of sales on things in every country where Prime is offered. Deals begin at 12AM PST and will be updated as often as every five minutes. Users can take their chances and browse on their own, or they can use the Amazon app to select items and be automatically notified if they go on a Prime Day sale.

There are plenty of other offers, promotions and sweepstakes happening on Prime Day, and you can read more about them by following the source link below.

Are you going to participate in Prime Day 2016? Did you participate last year?

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Android N is officially known as Android Nougat

When Google hosted its keynote for Google I/O 2016, the company said that it still hadn’t settled on a new name for Android N, the version of the platform that’s set to launch to the public later this year. As a result, Google reached out to the Android fans out there to try and help figure it out. The Developer Preview for Android N teased us well enough, giving us Android “Namey McNameface,” but we also knew that the official name would soon be unveiled.

And sure enough, here we are.

Android N is now Android Nougat.

Introducing #AndroidNougat. Thank you, world, for all your sweet name ideas! #AndroidNReveal http://pic.twitter.com/7lIfDBwyBE

— Android (@Android) June 30, 2016

The wait has felt long, but it’s finally over. So how do you feel about Android Nougat as the next name for Google’s mobile operating system? Were you hoping for something else?

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