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Google’s ‘Accelerated Mobile Page’ Will be Similar to Facebook’s Instant Articles

Google is trying to catch up with Facebook and Apple with Accelerated Mobile Pages that make loading web pages a lot faster on mobile devices. Facebook and Apple have been providing previews so far, and Google has stated that the first accelerated pages will “come early next year”.

The project is similar to Facebook’s Instant Articles, which loads articles by publishers 10 times faster than the standard mobile web, using the same technology that goes into displaying photos and videos quickly. This means the stories are already being pre-loaded in the background as you scroll your News Feed, so it opens quickly when you tap on it, which makes it accessible even with a 2G connection.

Google has employed 4,500 developers working on AMP on Github. The AMP project has drawn in publishers including The Guardian, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, and Vox Media. Google has also attracted advertisers like Outbrain, AOL, OpenX, DoubleClick, and AdSense who are developing ads that abide to quick-loading specifications of AMP.

It’ll be interesting to know just how quick-loading mobile pages will be when advertisers begin to push more data intrusive and data-intensive specs over time. For now, you’ll have to wait for early 2016 to have a taste of what accelerated mobile pages will look like.

November 25, 2015
Android Pay Purchases Will Donate to Special Needs Education

Google has revealed that it will be donating up to a $1 million dollars to the education of 6.4 million special needs children. With every Android Pay purchase in the US, the company would give a dollar as donation for the betterment of the American special needs education system.

This announcement comes as an extension of Google’s Global Impact Challenge: Disabilities initiative. Google has teamed up with DonorsChoose.org and started the programme on the 24th of November right through to 31st December. Additionally, the donation amount will be doubled for every Android Purchase on Black Friday, owing to Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

The initiative is only confined to the US as of now.

November 25, 2015
Microsoft Sends Out Invites For India Launch Event

Microsoft has announced their product launch event in India for the 30th of November. They have also officially started sending out invites to Windows Insiders for the said event. Take a look at the invite –

A ‘Block Your Date’ Invite For Microsoft’s Product Launch Event in India

We can expect the launch of the two Windows 10 Lumia phones – Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Microsoft has also scheduled a product launch event for London and Manchester for the 2nd of December.The Lumia 950 has already gone on sale at the Microsoft Online Store.

November 25, 2015

Xiaomi’s Mi Pad 2 Launched and It Runs Windows 10

Xiaomi has announced the Mi Pad 2 at its product event along with the Redmi Note 3. The special factor of the Mi Pad 2, is the fact that it comes with a Windows 10 OS variant. Apart from that the device is powered by a 14nm Intel Atom X5-Z8500 64-bit processor, which is compatible with the Windows OS.

The Mi Pad 2 has an aluminum body that is 6.95mm in dimension and weighs 322g. The device also comes with 2GB RAM and supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the USB Type-C connector. It has a 7.9 inch display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution. On the camera front it comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The tablet is packed with a 6,190mAh battery. Here are the specs :

Specifications	Mi Pad 2
Display	7.9 inches
Resolution	2048×1536
Chipset	14nm Intel Atom X5-Z8500
CPU	Quad-core 2.24 GHz
GPU	intel HD Graphics
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB/64GB expandable up to 128GB
Rear Camera	8MP
Front Camera	5MP
Battery	6,190mAh battery
Operating System	MIUI 7 OS/ Optional Windows 10 (64 GB model)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v.4.
USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Price	Rs. 10,346/ Rs, 13,463

The Windows 10 OS variant will cost the same as the regular device, however it will only be available for the 64GB version. The Mi Pad 2 will come in two colour variants – dark gray and champagne gold. There are also two storage variants – 16GB priced at $156 which is approximately Rs. 10,346 and 64GB priced at $203 which is approximately Rs, 13,463.

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November 25, 2015

Vines Are Now Only A Swipe Away on the Apple Watch

After being worked upon for the past couple of months, Vine has finally come to the Apple Watch. The app had been under construction since at least this summer when it was first showcased in an on-stage demonstration at an Apple event in June.

The launch of the watchOS app, that took place yesterday on the 24th of November, allows users to run videos on their gadget, while at the same time allows a feature that other than being borderline obsessive also lets you keep track of the number of times your video has been looped.

However despite all of Apple’s efforts, there is a sense of incompetence with various apps on the Watch. It seems like too many iPhone features are being crammed up in a small space of a tiny watch-screen. This new app will shrink down a lot of your favourite Vines on the gadget making them available simply a swipe away. The entire endeavour, however, still seems a little wasted, owing to the size of the screen and the fact that they load at quite a slow speed.

November 25, 2015
Moto 360 Second Gen To Launch In India On the 1st Of December

Motorola had released the Moto 360 Second Gen smartwatch during the IFA Berlin event earlier this year; however, it was not available in India until now. The smartwatch will be launched in India next month on the 1st of December 2015.

The Moto 360 made a very strong fashion statement by arriving in two models, three sizes and up to 300 different ways of customizable styles. It also came in two sizes – a women’s version, and a sport version with an on-board GPS and outdoor readable display. The device is round in shape and also has a men’s version in two variant sizes – 46mm and 42mm. While the women’s version, is thinner and also comes in two variants – 42mm and 16mm strap mounts.

The prices for these products globally range between $299.99 to $429.99 (Rs. 19,000-Rs. 28,000 approx.). However, in India, the device is expected to go on sale with a price of Rs.17,999 for the 42mm with black leather. So, watch this space for more updates.

Click here for more information on the smartwatch.

November 24, 2015
Leaked Benchmark Reveals What Is Being Called Galaxy J1’s Successor

A new Samsung smartphone has been spotted on the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) in the United States with a model number of SM-J120F. This device is speculated as being the Galaxy J1’s successor.

The FCC certificate does not reveal any specifications for the handset, although a siting on GFXBench can throw some light on it. The SM-J120F is expected to arrive with a dual SIM variant which will be assigned a model number of SM-J120F/DS. It will be powered by the Samsung Exynos 3475 chipset with quad-core 1.3GHz CPU and will come with 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory. On the camera front, one can expect a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. The entire device will run on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS out-of-the-box.

Another listing suggests that the display of this smartphone could be 4.5 inch, which s slightly larger than the current J1’s 4.3 inch. This losting further suggests that the phone will be a mid-range phone arriving at Rs.6,686.

November 24, 2015

Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note 3 with Fingerprint Sensor

Xiaomi held an event today at China National Convention Center in Beijing where it launched a slew of new devices, among which is the Redmi Note 3. Early rumours pegged the device’s name as the Note 2 Pro, but now the name has been confirmed as the Note 3.

The Redmi Note 3, as earlier leaked images suggested, indeed has a full-metal body and a fingerprint sensor at the back, which makes it the first Mi phone to do so. The Note 3 sports a 5.5-inch full HD Sunlight Display, a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor (Cortex-A53) coupled with 2GB/ 3GB of RAM. On the camera front, the Redmi Note 3 features a 13MP primary with face detection, auto-focus and two-tone flash, and a 5MP front. The device is available in 16GB and 32GB storage variants.

The Redmi Note 3 with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage is priced at CNY 899 (approximately Rs. 9,500) and another with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage at CNY 1,099 (approximately Rs. 11,500). No word yet on the Indian pricing or launch date. Have a look at the specs below.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Display	5.5-inch full HD screen
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels
Weight	164gms
Chipset	Mediatek Helio X10
CPU	2GHz 64-bit octa-core processor
GPU
RAM	2GB/ 3GB
Front Camera	5MP
Rear Camera	13MP with LED flash, phase-detection autofocus
Storage	16GB/ 32GB
Expandability
Battery	4000 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1.1
Price	CNY 899 (16GB)/ CNY 1,099 (32GB)

November 24, 2015

Yutopia Out in the Wild

YU has been showing off the camera of its upcoming smartphone, Yutopia, for a while now. The company has been tweeting images that feature a BMW i8 shot by Yutopia. From what the images reveal, the camera does indeed look solid and the pictures look quite spectacular. Here are some of them.

Clearly, YU is trying to get fans excited about the release of Yutopia with these pictures. YU has kept the details of the Yutopia under wraps, and the company clams that the device is “the most powerful phone ever.” We’ll just have to wait for the launch to know exactly what the device is made of.

Let us know what you think about Yutopia’s camera in the comments below.

November 24, 2015
Oppo’s New Handset Seems Heavily ‘Inspired’ by the iPhone 6 Plus

After design overlaps between HTC’s One A9 and iPhone 6, looks like Oppo has also joined the league with its new smartphone. As hardware leaks of Oppo’s latest addition to the world of smartphones emerge, we see a device with a metal uni-body which looks very similar like that of the iPhone 6 Plus.

HTC had given its device a dash of originality by placing its camera in the centre of the back of the phone. Oppo, on the other hand, has refused to be too creative with its design -its camera is located exactly where it is in an iPhone. The only thing different is the orientation of the LED flash.

To add this, there are also other identical features which include a bottom-firing speaker grille, headphone jack and port for charging, all positioned on the underside of the phone.

What is this charm of Apple that has captivated both consumers and manufacturers all over? Whether you hate it or love it, or love to hate or hate to love it -either way it’s hard to ignore the presence the Apple in the tech world. Do you think the design of the iPhone is actually as popular as all other companies are making it out to be?

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November 24, 2015
OnePlus 2 to go on an ‘Open Sale’ This Week

There is exciting news for OnePlus fans out there. The Chinese smartphone maker will have an ‘Open Sale’ this week for the OnePlus 2 as part of the Black Friday deals, according to a teaser on its social media accounts. Users in India can now buy the OnePlus 2 without invitation from November 25 to November 27.

“In keeping up with our promises announced earlier, we are back with our “Open Sale” days for the OnePlus 2 one more time starting midnight 12 AM from November 25 and ends on November 27 at 11:59 PM,” the company said about its India sale via a blog post.

The OnePlus 2 will be available without invites from OnePlus.net website.

Starring the #OnePlus2. #BlackFriday: Unlimited is coming to a https://t.co/aVnLDQyFoW near you. pic.twitter.com/ARNQuWiXXK

— OnePlus (@oneplus) November 23, 2015

For those still wondering about the device and whether you should go for it, check out our review of the OnePlus 2 and watch the video below for all the details.

November 24, 2015
Leaked Benchmark Spots an Enhanced Yu Yuphoria

If reports are to be believed Micromax’s Yu team will be coming up with an enhanced version of its Yu Yuphoria. Yu Yuphoria is a mid-range smartphone at Rs.6,999; however, GFXBench has spotted a new Yuphoria with the model number YU6000. So, obviously we have the specifications of this upcoming smartphone for you.

The reason why this smartphone is being called an enhanced or better-equipped version of the Yuphoria is because it will come with a 4.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP secondary camera, 3GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in storage. The new Yuphoria will have the MediaTek MT6753 chipset with a 1.5 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-T720 GPU.

There have been no further announcements about the date of release, but let us hope it is revealed alongside the Yu Yutopia.

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November 24, 2015
BlackBerry Device Sporting Exynos 7420 SoC Leaked in Benchmark

BlackBerry just released the much talked about Android-powered device, Priv, a few weeks ago. And now it looks like the company is working on another device already. It’ll still be a while before we know exactly how well the Priv does, but BlackBerry is in no mood to wait, which makes sense since they’ve been out of action for a few years now.

According to GFXBench database, a new BlackBerry device has been listed sporting Samsung’s Exynos 7420 SoC and running Android 5.1.1. Now, it is important you take this news with a grain of salt, as we cannot confirm the authenticity of said listing. But the image below reveals some specs about a possible upcoming BlackBerry device.

If the above listing is in fact true, it would mean that BlackBerry is going for a chipset most popularly found in Samsung’s Galaxy S6. The handset may feature a 5.1-inch QHD touchscreen, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 16 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP front.

We cannot confirm anything as of yet, but given BlackBerry’s new found enthusiasm to get back into the game, another new device may not be such a farfetched idea at all.

November 24, 2015
Microsoft To launch the Lumia 950 and 950 XL in India On the 30th Of November

Microsoft had recently sent out invites for their product launch event in London and Manchester. Well, this time, the company has also sent out their invites to Windows Insiders in India. The product launch event is scheduled for the 30th of November 2015 and is expected to reveal the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL.

This event will be held in New Delhi and Mumbai at 6:00 pm on the said date. The Insiders who attend the event will be able to purchase the Windows 10 supportive smartphones; and just like at the London event, here too will the sales packages arrive with a Microsoft Display Dock. Watch this space for more updates about this.

November 23, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S7 To Come With a MicroSD Slot

A Samsung smartphone is on its way, so obviously there are a thousand leaks and rumours about it. This time its about the Samsung Galaxy S7. The latest one said that the Galaxy S7 might come with a 4k display, now it seems it might also improve on a feature that most people had a problem with in the previous installment in the Galaxy line-up.

The Galaxy S7 might come with a microSD slot for memory expansion. Further reports also suggest that the device might also sport a 5.2 inch display, while the Galaxy S7 Edge could arrive with a 5.7 inch curved edge display. Let us wait for the launch and see what this new smartphone has to offer. Until then watch this space for more updates.

November 23, 2015