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  • Snapchat May Soon Launch A Gaming Platform Like Facebook

    Snapchat May Soon Launch A Gaming Platform Like Facebook

    Snapchat may be familiar to a lot of users as an application that can be used to send “disappearing” messages. Initially intended only for the aforementioned purpose, the app has gone through a lot of updates since then. Some of them are the “discover” tab, where users can see interesting and engaging content, and the snap map, which geotags all the user’s friends on the world map, allowing them to keep track of their vacations, travels and a lot more. Reports say that the company is now planning to announce a gaming platform for its developers in April, 2019.

    About The Project

    Initially codenamed “Project Cognac“, the mobile gaming platform will be integrated into the application itself and will showcase a number of games designed by developers who are specifically working on Snapchat-based add-ons. This project will be unveiled at the company’s first ever summit in Los Angeles, which is being held especially for Content and Developer partners of the company. On April 4, new video content will also be announced for the platform.

    In 2018, Snapchat acquired an Australian Gaming Studio called Pretty great for almost US$ 8.6 million. Reports say that one of the employees of the studio was a part of the hit mobile games “Jetpack Joyride” and “Fruit Ninja”. It was also reported that Snapchat has invested a confidential amount of money in the studio for venturing into the gaming initiative.

    Collaboration With Tencent

    In 2017, Tencent acquired 10 percent of Snapchat’s public market shares. The Chinese tech giant has published some hugely popular games like League of Legends and PUBG Mobile, aiming towards the idea that Snapchat may have collaborated with Tencent for the launch of their gaming platform. Snapchat has already been exhibiting interest in AR (Augmented Reality) games since early 2018.

    Also Read: Huawei P30 Pro Leaked In Sunrise Red Colour, Full Details Revealed

    Since the Gaming boom is on the rise, Snapchat could make a substantial amount of progress with its new gaming initiative. The platform may also act as a source of revenue for the company via advertisements. As per reports, Snapchat’s revenue has been on an upward rollercoaster since the past months. Project Cognac may just be a sweet addition to the wide host of features that Snapchat already provides.

     

  • Facebook Mobile Application Update Introduces Dedicated Gaming Section

    Facebook Mobile Application Update Introduces Dedicated Gaming Section

    In a survey, it was discovered that Facebook Live Streams generated almost three times more views than those videos which are not live. Facebook live streaming is a major thing now, with content creators flocking to get their content noticed on the world’s most popular social media platform. More and more users have becoming aware of the fact that Facebook can be used for much more than just sharing images and posting comments. To address the growing gaming community, the American social media company has added a dedicated gaming section in its smartphone application.  

    Features Of The Update

    With an approximate 700 million users interacting with game-based content (as per Facebook), live streaming is becoming a platform to connect with gamers over social media. Previously, users discovered new gaming channels via their news feed, where they followed the streamer’s page and got notified every time they went live. To make it easier to find live games at one place, Facebook is rolling out an update which adds a gaming tab in the app navigation bar, using which gamers and other users can discover popular games being streamed around their area, as well as gaming content from the creators they follow.

    The newly added Facebook Gaming Tab enables the user to:

    • Play Games: Facebook has a host of fun games that users can check out when there are no notifications waiting for them. Using the tab, gamers can play games, start chats with other gamers, invite their friends to play and share high scores with each other.
    • Watch Live & Offline Gaming Videos: If the user has followed a particular streamer/gamer, he/she will see the most recently published videos from that account. Moreover, as mentioned before, popular videos posted by game publishers and esports organizations will also be showcased in the tab. Based on the user’s preferences, Facebook will also recommend users new gaming content developers in the gaming tab.
    • Join Dedicated Gaming Groups: There is a huge number of gaming groups on Facebook for almost every game out there, where users can directly interact with like-minded people. The company states that Gaming groups are the most engaging communities of Facebook, so it would be interesting to see how Facebook will integrate gaming groups in the new tab.

    Also Read: Twitter Camera Makes Sharing Photos And Videos Easier

    Facebook stated that it is rolling out the new update in small batches to the 700 million people who enjoy gaming. The company also plans to launch a standalone Facebook Gaming app on Android, the beta testing for which has already begun.

     

  • Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature Rolls Out To More Android Devices

    Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature Rolls Out To More Android Devices

    Gmail introduced the AI powered Smart Compose feature for the desktop version in the year 2018, and it was a convenient feature for users who were familiar with auto-prediction texts. In October 2018, the feature was made available on smartphones with the launch of the Google Pixel 3. At the time of its release, Google announced that the feature will be exclusive to Pixel devices. However, the update is now being rolled out for non-Pixel Android smartphones as well.

    About Smart Compose

    The Smart Compose feature was spotted in the Gmail app version 9.2.3. When a user clicks on the compose button, Gmail will prompt them regarding the new feature and familiarise them with the feature. Dependent on the users choice, it can be manually turned off from the applications setting menu. But instead of pestering the user, the feature is actually quite functional. Once the user starts typing a reply or a new message, the Smart Compose feature will suggest words or even complete sentences that will help the user to finish the message faster. 

    How It Works

    As per users, the desktop version of Gmail even recommends the names of the recipients whenever necessary. The Gmail Android App plays it safe and just helps users finish their sentences. Since this is AI-powered, the feature is likely to improve over time. For instance, if a user is typing “Will my shipment arrive-“, Smart Compose will automatically recommend “Will my shipment arrive tomorrow” or whatever is more relevant to the context of the conversation. Some users may find this to be unnecessary, but it can be very beneficial for others.

    Also Read: Google Launches Bolo App To Improve Children Literacy In India

    Google Keyboard uses a similar prediction technique, where it suggests words and phrases based on a user’s previous message history. As mentioned before, it’s a feature that is still under development and will undergo a considerable number of revamps before it is perfected for use in day-to-day life.

     

  • Nvidia Announces New GPU Driver, Game Bundle & G-Sync Compatible Monitors

    Nvidia Announces New GPU Driver, Game Bundle & G-Sync Compatible Monitors

    Nvidia has given its users even more reasons to purchase its RTX series Graphic cards. The American technology company launched its RTX series of graphics cards in the second half of 2018, and they have been favourites amongst gamers and video editors owing to the new Ray tracing support. Now, the company is giving gamers the chance to take home a three-game bundle with the RTX graphic cards. Apart from this, Nvidia had a couple of other surprises for their gaming audience.

    Game Ready Driver

    Nvidia released the new 419.35 game ready driver package that extended optimization for games like Apex Legends, The Division 2 and Devil May Cry 5. Since the launch of Apex Legends, a lot of players are facing random game crashes, followed by an error message. Forums were being spammed by gamers for solutions but no successful fixes were posted by the company. With the release of the new driver, players should be able to get rid of this issue. The driver update also includes some bug fixes and tweaks for high data consumption issues.

    The patch notes are available below. Additionally, you can download the updated display driver here

    G-Sync Compatible Monitors

    The list of G Sync compatible monitors is growing day by day, and now the latest driver package has introduced support for three new monitors with G Sync. The latest additions include:

    • Acer ED237 A
    • Acer XF250Q
    • BenQ XL2540-B/Zowie XL LCD

    Nvidia is continuously testing new displays to see if they’re compatible with G Sync or not. Nvidia CEO says that the company will optimize the software that’s necessary to make the monitors G Sync compatible. If a user has a G Sync monitor, he/she can manually turn on G Sync support in the Nvidia Control Panel to check if driver support has been introduced for that specific model or not. However, Nvidia has warned the users not to experiment with the G Sync Nvidia control panel if their monitors are not certified by the same.

    Triple Threat Gaming Bundle

    To keep gamers on their heels, Nvidia has announced that it will give away a game bundle containing three A-list titles with the purchase of each RTX series graphics card, laptop or gaming desktop. The company has included digital codes for Battlefield 5, Anthem and Metro Exodus which the users can redeem on the respective accounts.

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    If a user purchases the RTX 2080 Ti or the RTX 2080, all three games will be included in the bundle. However, the user will get only one of the aforementioned games if he/she purchases the RTX 2070 or the RTX 2060. More details regarding the offer are available here

  • Google To Replace ‘Voice Match Unlock’ With Assistant Lock Screen Access

    Google To Replace ‘Voice Match Unlock’ With Assistant Lock Screen Access

    Previously, Android devices could be unlocked with a matching ‘Hey Google’ voice sample from the user. Google removed this feature when it launched the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL with the updated Google Assistant so that users could not use their voice as a password to unlock the device. At the CES 2019, the American Multinational company announced that this new behaviour will roll out to all Android devices, and the update seems to already be on its way.

    About The Update

    Instead of the traditional voice unlock, Voice match recognition will now provide a whole new Assistant interface on the lock screen, which will display personal results tailored to the user. Upon saying the ‘Hey Google’ or ‘Ok Google’ phrase, the Assistant will show/read out emails, dictate the tasks for the day, display reminders and shopping lists. The user will have to enter his/her PIN, password or use the fingerprint scanner in order to unlock the smartphone and access the rest of the options.

    Security Flaws

    In the past, the user could directly go to the unlocked home screen by saying a command like “Ok Google, what’s the weather?”. This was a security flaw as anyone with the user’s voice sample could unlock the device. Google itself warned users against using Voice Match, which was less secure than other authentication options.

    Update Release

    As per sources, the new updated Voice match will be a standard feature across all Google devices, including smart speakers and smart displays. The update has already been spotted in Google app 9.27 on the Moto Z and Pixel 3 XL. The company is also rolling out a server-side update for the same. To check if the feature has been updated or not, the user can check in Google Assistant Settings>Assistant tab > Assistant devices list >Lock Screen Personal results. The last option ‘Personal results’ is the replacement of the ‘Unlock with Voice Match’ option.

    Also Read: Samsung Launches Galaxy A10 With Infinity-V Display

    Even devices with Google app version 9.31 have yet to get rid of the Voice unlock feature. Users may see the new Google Assistant update on their devices in the forthcoming weeks.

  • Huawei Rolling Android 9 Pie-Based EMUI 9.0 In India

    Huawei Rolling Android 9 Pie-Based EMUI 9.0 In India

    Huawei like a lot of other smartphone manufacturers skins its Android phones with custom skin called EMUI. Late last year the company rolled out the latest Android 9.0 Pie-base EMUI 9.0 update for supported devices in several regions. Back then India specific units were restrained from the EMUI 9.0 update but now the company has announced that an OTA update for these devices will roll out shortly. In addition to Huawei devices, Honor devices that also run EMUI will also get the latest Android Pie update. 

    EMUI 9.0 Changelog
    •  Simple Navigation Gestures – The update adds easy to use navigation gestures to the compatible devices. After the update, the user can swipe up to return home, swipe from left and right to go back, and swipe up and pause to open task manager.
    • Performance Optimisation – The company has tweaked the software code on EMUI 9.0 which results in a faster and smoother hands-on experience. According to Huawei, the update increases application startup by up to 25.8% or 102 and overall system fluency is increased by 12.9%. 
    • Wireless Projection – This is a much-needed addition to powerful Android smartphones. Huawei devices can not only wirelessly project media content with the help of Miracast compliant TV or HDMI dongle, but the company has also developed a desktop-like user interface that is displayed on the screen upon wireless connection.
    • Gaming Optimisation – The company has equipped the software with a feature called GPU Turbo 2.0. The GPU Turbo 2.0 makes use of AI to predict allocation of resources to decrease maximum hot spots temperature and touch delays. The AI intelligently schedules processes to accomplish the end result.  
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    • One-Handed Mode – Applications on the EMUI 9.0 have been redesigned and aligned in a structured manner. This overhaul in application design helps in better device operability with one hand. 
    • Phone Clone – Another noteworthy addition, the update brings a new application called Phone Clone. As the name suggests, it helps users to easily transfer data on to their Huawei device in a simplified manner. 
    • HiVision –  It is an in-house developed application that intends to simplify the use of a smartphone in several ways possible. The app makes use of the smartphone’s camera to display details about the object. The user can take pictures of food and the device will turn up the macro calories of the dish. Additionally, it can be used for language translation and landmark detection. 
    • Digital Well Being – In the latest EMUI 9.0 Huawei has deeply integrated the digital well-being ethic introduced by Google. The feature allows the user to cut down excessive use of their smart devices and also track the amount of time they spend using a particular app.
    • Multiple Backups – After the update, the users can easily back up data from their smartphone on to an external storage card or even a  USB drive. Furthermore, the user can create multiple backups that would have been created during different time periods. 
    • Password Vault – This feature allows users to securely store their login credentials on a Huawei or Honor device. Most notably the data secured in the vault is encrypted and can only be accessed after proper authentication. 
    • Wireless Printing – EMUI 9.0 simplifies the process of wireless printing files and documents from the user’s smartphone. It has a one-click option that allows for easy and hassle-free printing. 
    Compatible Devices

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    The latest EMUI 9.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie is compatible with the following devices: 

    Huawei Devices Honor Devices
    Mate 10 Series Honor 10
    Mate P20 Series Honor View 10 
    Mate 20 Pro Series Honor Play

    The list of supported devices is expected to grow over time as Huawei readies EMUI 9.0 on other devices. 

  • OnePlus 6 Starts Receiving OxygenOS 9.0.2 Update With Nightscape And Screen Gestures

    OnePlus 6 Starts Receiving OxygenOS 9.0.2 Update With Nightscape And Screen Gestures

    Oneplus 6 users were wary of whether the new software updates on the OnePlus 6T will bleed to the older model or not. At the launch the company declared that all the new software features will arrive at the Oneplus 6 as well. Now the new update is here and lets go over the features once more!

    New Navigation Gestures

    In the last update, there were several issues that users complained about. Using the Gesture Navigations made it difficult for the user to summon the Google assistant. Now with the new update, you can access the Google Assistant using the power button. Many new gestures are also added. The gestures are now much more fluidic and looks better. The overall experience is completely different. Switching between apps is also quite different.

    Improved UI

    OnePlus 6

    The user interface has been changed quite a bit. Although it is not apparent at first glance, the User Interface has smaller changes that make using the Oneplus 6 on a day to day basis much easier and smoother. According to the company, it has a dedicated team that solely focusses on making the machine Fast, Stable and Efficient and this team is aptly named Team FSE. This includes a Reading mode that makes the screen darker and makes it look like it has a matt finish. The dark mode now also darkens the notification panel, menu and everything else to go dark. For the reading mode, specific applications such as Google Play Books and Kindle can be preset to open in reading mode only.

    Night Mode and Studio Lighting

    A massive change in terms of the camera include the addition of Night Mode and Studio Lighting. The night mode, through software changes, enables better night mode photography. The improved night time camera capabilities will enable the Oneplus 6 to take better low light images. The nightscape reduces the ISO and the shutter speed and compared to the usual 5 seconds required to take a night shot, the Oneplus will take 2 seconds thus reducing the chance for camera shake.  The studio lighting enables normal portraits to get a better lighting that does not make it look unnatural. This mode accentuates the facial features and allows for better portraits.

    Also Read: OnePlus 6T Receives Oxygen OS 9.0.4 Update

    OnePlus 6T

    Other changes include the usual updated Android security patch which OnePlus is quite regular with. The screenshot experience has also received an update. The update also implements a  new Google quick search box design. The zooming gesture and magnification in the gallery also improves with this update.

    According to OnePlus, the update will roll out in stages. A few users will receive the update today while a broader rollout will begin in the next few days.

  • OnePlus 6T Receives Oxygen OS 9.0.4 Update

    OnePlus 6T Receives Oxygen OS 9.0.4 Update

    The OnePlus 6T was launched in India on October 30th and the device is already getting updates. We are all familiar with OnePlus’s Oxygen OS which provides an almost stock Android experience, almost mirroring that of the Google Pixel. Additionally, the OnePlus 6 is also the one of the first devices to receive Android 9 Pie, second only to the Google Pixel. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Oneplus 6T has already started receiving updates.

    The Oxygen OS 9.0.4 update is rolling out to all the OnePlus 6T devices and brings in changes in the Nightscape feature and some security updates. Since the camera hardware used in the 6T is the same as the OnePlus 6, the company had to look for ways to make sure that the performance improves. The Nightscape feature on the OnePlus 6T claims to improve the lowlight performance of the camera. As of now, Nightscape does offer visible improvements, but not something that is a game-changer. The slight upgrades brought by this update might change that. It also added studio lighting to enhance pictures taken by the phone.

    The update also includes power consumption optimisations, bug fixes and improvements to the Screen Unlock feature. The update also mentions brand new navigation gestures, but we are not sure as to what that means as the OnePlus 6T had new navigation gestures out of the box.

    Also Read: OnePlus 6T Launched In India Starting At Rs 37,999

    OnePlus 6T Price & Availability

    OnePlus had also announced that the OnePlus 6 will be receiving the Nightscape and Studio Lighting update starting today. The OnePlus 6T starts at a price of Rs 37,999 in India. The 6T has a 6.41 inch AMOLED display with a water-drop notch and a fingerprint sensor built into the display. The device sports a 3,700 mAh battery. It has a dual 16 MP + 20 MP rear camera setup and runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The device will be available on Amazon and the OnePlus website starting November 1. The device will also be available through offline retailers starting November 4.

  • Xiaomi Announces Android Pie Update Schedule

    Xiaomi Announces Android Pie Update Schedule

    Xiaomi has become one of the biggest smartphone companies not only due to good hardware but also because of the long-term software support they offer. Except for the Android One devices they are usually one of the first companies to push the latest Android updates to their smartphones.

    Android vs iOS adoption

    Android Pie Android 9 Google

    Android definitely trumps iPhone in terms of device shipments but it is nowhere near Apple’s iOS adoption rate. The latest iOS 12 already runs on more than 50% of the supported devices whereas the latest Android 9.o Pie merely runs on 0.1% of Android devices.

    Talking about Android adoption rate, Android Nougat has the highest market share at 29.3%.  Followed by Marshmallow at 21.6% while Android Oreo is at number three with 19.2 % share. Xiaomi being a global smartphone seller does have an effect on the Android adoption rate. The following list provides information about when their smartphones will get the latest updates.

    Android Update Timeline

     

    Xiaomi Mi A1

    According to Xiaomi’s list, the Redmi 5, Redmi 5A, Redmi Note 5 Pro & the Redmi A1 will get the Android Oreo update in December 2018. Additionally, the company has provided a list of smartphones already running on Oreo.

    These are the smartphones have already received the Android Oreo update:

    • Mi 5, Mi 5s, Mi 5s Plus
    • Mi 6
    • Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Youth Edition, Mi 8 screen fingerprint version
    • Mi MIX, Mi MIX 2
    • Mi Note 2, Mi Note 3

    The Mi MIX 2s, Mi8 & Mi 8 Explorer Edition have already received the Android 9.0 Pie update while the devices that will receive Android 9.0 Pie in December are as follows:

    Xiaomi Mi 6

    • Mi 8 fingerprint edition
    • Mi 8 SE
    • Max 3

    Also Read: Asus Zenfone 6 Leak Shows In-Display Camera

    To conclude, the flagship devices are receiving the latest Android 9.0 Pie and whereas with the mid-range & budget devices users will have to be content with the Android Oreo which was released on 21 August 2017.

  • PUBG Mobile Update 0.9.0 To Introduce Night Mode

    PUBG Mobile Update 0.9.0 To Introduce Night Mode

    The fight between PUBG, Call of Duty and Fortnite continues as all the games try to one-up the other. In its latest bid to make the game more interesting, PUBG is bringing an update with new features, bug fixes, new maps, weapons and cars. The PUBG 0.9.0 update will fix the sluggishness and lag issues. Along with connectivity issues in certain instances as reported by a few different websites. The new update will include features like Spectator Mode, Night Mode, night vision goggles, and a Halloween theme. It will also have new weapons such as grenades and guns, new vehicles including the Rony pick-up truck, better matchmaking between players and registration for a Crew Challenge Tournament.

    New Update Features

    The Halloween theme will bing new cosmetic items to the game. Dynamic weather will add overcast weather. There will be a first person perspective inside vehicles as well. Reports also say that in the new update, one can build small tower like structures anywhere. Dancing grenades and Landmine traps are also being added to make the game interesting.

    A new car called “Rony” will now feature in the Sanhok map. A new AR rifle – QBU (uses 5.56 ammo) has been added to the existing arsenal of AR rifles and PUBG promises to have lesser number of bots in the update. The most interesting feature however still remains the Night Mode. PUBG in itself is a difficult game to play, more so on a mobile phone. It will be even more difficult to look for enemies in the night.

    It will also supposedly add new environmental details such as new buildings, covers and trees to make the maps and the overall gaming experience more immersive. The new update will arrive on 25th October. There is a leaked version of the new update already available online but we suggest that you wait for the official update to avoid any mishaps.

     

  • Elon Musk Is Turning Teslas Into Atari Gaming Consoles

    Elon Musk Is Turning Teslas Into Atari Gaming Consoles

    Electric cars have a history dating back to as early as the 1820s. It was in the year 1828 that a Hungarian inventor, Ányos Jedlik, put together an electric motor. The inventor used this motor to create the first electric car. The idea behind electric cars was to replace the current and expendable source of fuel like petrol and gasoline. Since an electric car ensures zero gaseous emission, it is also safe for the environment. With this in mind, Elon Musk launched a lineup of electrically powered cars, named the Tesla in 2008.

    The first car in this lineup to hit the streets was the Tesla Roadster launched in 2008. This car used a Li-Ion battery to produce a total of 248 hp. The car could accelerate from 0 to 97 KM/h in 3.7 to 3.9 seconds. Several models of the Tesla have since been launched an announced, but the one thing they have in common is the centre console display. This large touchscreen is extremely responsive and allows you to control most of the car. According to reports, the company is planning to push a new update to allow Tesla drivers to play classic Atari games on these displays.

    Also Read: Why A Tesla Smartphone Could Be Revolutionary

    Tesla Smartphone

    The news comes straight from the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk himself. In a tweet today, Elon announced that the Tesla software update V9.0 will bring Atari games as an Easter egg to the Tesla cars. Some of the earlier Easter eggs include a drawing pad which the Tesla owners can use to create showcase their artistic talents to the world by publishing their work online. Another fun Easter egg converts the map on the touch-screen panel in the car to a Martian map. And with the new update, the company will bring class Atari games to its cars. It is not the first time that idea of gaming inside a car is explored. A YouTube creator by the name Pog converted his luxurious Lamborghini into a racing simulator. He used the rig to play the Xbox game called Forza Horizon 7, here’s the video.

    The video above gives a brief idea of how Elon Musk could go about implementing the Atari games. While of primitive graphics, the classic Atari games like Asteroid (1979), Missile Command (1980) seem like a fun time to spend inside a Tesla. The V9.0 update will be publically available in the next four weeks, after which we can safely say, the driveway of Tesla owners will be the new proving grounds.

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  • iGyaan 2.0

    iGyaan 2.0

    After completing 6 years of existence earlier this year, iGyaan was destined for a new direction. Today we roll out iGyaan 2.0, a newer user friendly and more upfront iGyaan.

    The intention is to bring information to the user, you can now view specifications for products right on the page, in a beautiful and simplified layout. For reviews, you will now be able to not only see Ratings from our editors but also leave your own ratings for products.

     

    Our new Video player can be found in the Videos tab on the Top, and it allows you to watch the latest videos, without ever needing to reload the page. We are also compressing the video for you on our server so that they load faster than usual and you use less data.

    We are also introducing comparisons across product categories, you can simply click the grid box comparison on any product or review and compare it with another product or review, go ahead and compare the OnePlus 3 review with the HTC 10 review for a quick understanding.

    Comparison Example
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    While the website is new, and we have fully deployed it, it might take a few days for us to get up to speed, since there is a lot more for us to update, including specifications for a whole host of products and new launches. Stay tuned for announcements, of iGyaan on Youtube 2.0 along with new launches coming in the near future. We hope you like the new website.

    If you do run in to issues or have any bugs to report, please do so with the contact button on top of the page.

    Now back to technology.

     

     

     

  • Galaxy S7 to Run on Marshmallow, Flagships from Last Year to Get the Update Post Launch

    Galaxy S7 to Run on Marshmallow, Flagships from Last Year to Get the Update Post Launch

    Samsung Galaxy S7, the company’s much-anticipated flagship device is all set to launch at the Mobile World Congress on the 21st February. The phone would run out of the box Android Marshmallow as its operating system. Galaxy S7

    To recap a bit about the specifications of the phone, the Samsung Galaxy S7 upon launch is expected to  to feature a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with Quad HD resolution, a new 12 MP BRITECELL camera with f/1.7 aperture, and a 5 MP secondary cam. Two SoC configurations are expected. One being a Exynos-based version and the other a Qualcomm-powered model. The battery is expected to be upwards of 3500mAh.

    Other Samsung flagship devices from last year, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+ and Note 5 would get the update post the S7 launch. For those who are using one of these Samsung devices, here’s a quick look at their specifications.

    The specs for both S6 and S6 Edge remain the same and the new colours would be available in 32, 64, and 128 GB variants. S6 Edge has a 5.1 inches display with a resolution of 1440X2560 pixels. Powered by Exynos 7420, it is further equipped with 3 GB of RAM, 16 MP main and 5 MP front camera, along with a non-removable Li-Ion battery marked at 2600 mAh.

    The Galaxy S6 Edge+ has a 5.7” Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 (518ppi) dual edge screen and is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The device runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with an Octa core (2.1GHz Quad + 1.5GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14nm processor. The device comes in two variants – 32GB and 64 GB both with a 4 GB RAM.

    The Note 5 runs on the Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop) with an Exynos 7420 chipset, a Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 CPU and a Mali-T760MP8 GPU. As far as storage capacity is concerned, this handset comes in two variants – 32 and 64 GB along with 4GB of RAM. However, it does not have an expandable microSD card slot.

     

  • Twitter to Revamp Itself, Introduce a Facebook-Like Timeline

    Twitter to Revamp Itself, Introduce a Facebook-Like Timeline

    If this latest report is to be believed, Twitter is expected to introduce its revamped version next week and bring in a newsfeed very similar to Facebook’s timeline. It would combine data and tweets in a way that would no longer follow a chronological order.

    This new algorithm would order tweets based on what it thinks people would want to see more as opposed to adhering to a strict chronology. It is unclear at this point if this would be a change forced on all users or if it would simply be an option to choose or ignore.o-TWITTER-facebook

    Rumours about this redesigning have been milling around for a couple of weeks now. As Twitter struggled to stay on its feet the last couple of days, this revamping seemed like one of company’s desperate measures to stay afloat.

    No official comments have been made  by the company on the topic. Jack Dorsey did say recently, however, that they would “continue to question our reverse chronological timeline”.

    Source

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