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iFixit has long been a fabulous resource for definitive smartphone teardowns. You guys may remember that not too long ago, they even launched Android dedicated section on their site where regular users, such as yourself, can snap pics of any repairs you do on your device to share with others.

Now we already got a look at a sort of rough HTC One M9 teardown last week. The video was a tad overexposed and out of focus, but it got the job done. Definitely not as comprehensive as iFixit’s usual step-by-step process. The one thing last week’s video and iFixit agree on: the HTC One M9’s display is hard as balls to fix.

According to iFixit, the One M9 gets a few points for ditching a lot of the sticky tape found on the One M8, but loses even more points for continuing to use “intense” adhesives that make removing components tough and even dangerous in some cases. When it comes to replacing the display — the most common smartphone component in need of repairs — you’ll have to tunnel through the entire phone just to replace it. Not cool.

In the end, iFixit was not at all amused with HTC’s infuriating internal design and even joked that HTC should be an acronym for “Has To Change,” The HTC One M9 received a repairability score of 2 out 10. Suddenly, it makes sense why the HTC offers that amazing Uh Oh protection because, let’s be honest, ain’t no way in hell any normal person is going to be repairing their One M9 should the screen break.

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Amazon Echo, the weird cylindrical speaker/home assistant, has received an update to add a few highly requested features. The update gives Alexa, the digital assistant lady, the ability to play your Pandora radio stations and give you scores from MLB and MLS games.

To use these new commands simply say “Alexa, play a classic rock station,” or “Alexa, what’s the score of the Detroit Tigers game?” Alexa works a lot like Google Now, but with a little more personality. We compared Alexa to Google Now in our full review of the Amazon Echo. Google can answer more questions, but Alexa is more quirky. Check out the video below to see how they compare.

What do you think of the Amazon Echo?

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A “cool” personal audio brand is a surprisingly rare thing, and if you’ve paid much attention to the market for premium brand headphones lately, Marshall’s been a real up-and-comer. The Marshall brand is actually licensed by a Swedish company called Zzounds, with Marshall granting the right to use the iconic trademark and style of its amplifiers and other products on personal audio gear. It doesn’t hurt that the products are good – Zzounds has made some surprisingly great Bluetooth speakers and headphones, and the original Major on-ear was probabbly the brand’s biggest success yet.

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Marshall Major II Review: Finally, A Good, Portable On-Ear Headphone That Isn’t A Fashion Disaster was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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After almost going offline in 2012 in the midst of a complete restructuring, OnLive has confirmed the sale of most of its assets to Sony. The deal does not include any continuation of the service, so after five years of streaming, OnLive’s gaming service will shut down on April 30th. It’s okay, though. You probably weren’t using it, thus the reason for the sale.

OnLive was one of the first companies to try commercializing game streaming.

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Sony Acquires OnLive Game Streaming Tech, Service Will Shut Down On April 30th was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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The smell of fresh cut grass is carried by a cool spring breeze. The sounds of birds chirping is punctuated by the crack of a bat and the ground trembles as a crowd comes to its feet with a roar. I smell it. I hear it. I feel it. Baseball is coming.

In two days time, the first pitch of the 2015 Major League Baseball season will be thrown in Chicago and the season will begin.

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Major League Baseball Returns Next Week, MLB.com At Bat Updated In Preparation was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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LG continued the resolution war last spring when it announced the LG G3 with a 2560×1440 LCD. The display had good sharpness, but the brightness and colors were not great. LG says it has a new and improved 5.5-inch LCD ready to go, and it’s going to be used in its “forthcoming flagship smartphone,” meaning the G4.

The new panel has the same 1440p resolution for a whopping 538 pixel per inch.

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LG Announces A New 5.5-Inch 1440p LCD Destined For The G4 was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Most of the games in the Play Store from SNK Playmore are related to The King of Fighters and Metal Slug franchises, but these are far from the only ones the company has produced over the years. Fighting game fans in particular have been able to enjoy Samurai Showdown II, along with an entry in the Fatal Fury series—Garou: Mark of the Wolves. Now the company has released the arcade hit Fatal Fury Special into the Play Store as well.

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SNK Playmore Hits Android With A Fatal Fury Special, Walks Away With $3.99 was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Fri, April 3, 2015: Today’s free Amazon android app of the day is: Draw a Stickman: EPIC!

Application Description:

Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure! Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.

Draw a Stickman Epic could be compared to an adventure game, RPG, or puzzle game, but the unique drawing mechanic is unlike any game you’ve ever played before! From drawing a rain cloud for growing plants to drawing an axe for chopping down a gate, you control all aspects of your environment.

Explore diverse environments and encounter unusual creatures as you draw your way through 13 levels (plus a hidden bonus level)! With the non-linear gameplay, how you overcome one environment will determine which level you unlock next. Each level is filled with hidden secrets and achievements, offering hours and hours of replay value.

Grab a pencil and dive into the world of Epic!

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