Apple iPhone 7 Plus

iPhone 7 Plus doesn’t have just one entirely new camera system — it has two. The same 12MP wide-angle camera that’s on iPhone 7 works with a 12MP telephoto camera that can get even closer. That means you can get higher-quality zoom from farther away. And with an all-new depth-of-field effect (coming soon), portrait shots will look better than ever. Say hello to the world’s best photo op.

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Apple Airpods

Apple Airpods

Wireless headphones.

Finally untangled.

After a simple one-tap setup, AirPods are automatically on and always connected.1 Using them is just as easy. They can sense when they’re in your ears and pause when you take them out. And the AirPods experience is just as amazing whether you’re listening to your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or Mac.

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Android N

So the name and version number is out.

N stands for Nougat numbered as 7.x.

This the yearly upadate for android which will roll our in the market by end of the year.

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iOS 9.3 : Sleep friendly update

I m sure that we all have issues after using ur smartphone for a long time before sleeping or trying to sleep. A ghost screen appears even after closing ur eyes. 

The Night Shift mode of the iOS 9.3 update makes the screen warm, with white becoming more yellow than blue, and reducing its effects on ur eyes and brain.

This mode is automatically enabled on ur device at night time. It comes with default option in the new version of OS.

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Apple New Launches

Apple have launched iPhone SE and a new version of its iPad Pro. 

The iPhone SE is short for "special edition". It is a smaller version of the iPhone and will sport a 4-inch screen size like iearlier model iPhone 5S, but will be powered by the processor of iPhone 6S. It has a 12MP iSight camera, as well as panorama up to 63MP. It can capture live photos and 4K video. The release ensures that Apple is a stronger competitor in the low-priced, mid-performance phone space, very popular in crucial smartphone markets like and China. The 16 GB 'SE' model is priced at $399 which roughly translates to ₹26500 and has been billed as Apple's cheapest ever smartphone.  

Apple has also launched new  operating system 'iOS 9.3' which can be downloaded immediately on Apple devices.  

The smaller version of the iPad Pro was also released. It will have the same 9.7-inch screen as the current iPad. The 32 GB version is priced at $599, roughly ₹40000.  

The company also announced that their operations run on 93% renewable energy; they also claim that the iPhone can be used to diagnose autism in children.

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Researchers Break Apple’s Encryption

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), led by Matthew D. Green, have found a bug in Apple’s encryption. It can allow a skilled attacker to decrypt secure photos and videos sent as messages which is a shock for Apple.

The flaw might not have been used by the FBI to recover information on the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone, but it proves that encryption isn’t fool proof. 

Green is a cryptographer and said that a court compelling Apple to undo its own security makes no sense as there are already bugs which can be exploited. He said, “Even Apple, with all their skills — and they have terrific cryptographers — wasn’t able to quite get this right.” 

Green’s team of graduate students will publish a paper describing the bug as soon as Apple issues a patch for it. 

Green said that it’s frightening that “we’re having this conversation about adding back doors to encryption when we can’t even get basic encryption right.”

This shows that the world of technology is nt tht safe. Even the experts fail to make it secure. So be little aware before u share ur personal stuff over any any social network.

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Siri's update for iPhone 6S

This is for the first time that Apple has Siri continually activated and listening to iphone 6S user, all thanks to the A9 chip. 

Previously users had to double press the home button to activate Siri.

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Dell XPS 12 & 13 launched in India

Dell has launched its new XPS range in India with two new laptops: The Dell XPS 12 which has 4K Ultra HD Display and is a 2-in-1, and the Dell XPS 13.

Dell XPS 12 2-in-1

Dell XPS 12 is 2-in-1, and can function as a laptop and a tablet. It has 4K UHD display, 8 mp rear camera, 5 mp front camera. The IPS display has wide-viewing angles (170 degrees), and also has Corning Gorilla Glass NBT. It comes with mobility base, which provides a full-size backlit keyboard, and precision touchpad for working.

Dell XPS 12 is priced at Rs 1,24,990 and will be available for purchase from dell.co.in only. Dell XPS 12 has Intel Core M processor, 8GB RAM. It has a 12-inch display.

Dell XPS 13

The Dell XPS 13 comes with an Infinity Edge Display with FHD resolution, 6th generation Intel Core processor and graphics. Memory and RAM options include: up to 1 TB PCIe SSDs and 16 GB RAM options, Thunderbolt 3 ports. Dell says the XPS 13 still holds the title of the smallest laptop in the world, and the company is promising up to 18 hours of battery life.

Dell’s new laptops runs the latest Windows 10 OS. The Dell XPS 13 rates starts from  Rs. 76,990 in India.

Wire Messenger

The co-founder of Skype, Janus Friis, is now head of a new start-up called ‘Wire.’ Wire is a 50-person start-up handling a messenger service which promises end-to-end encryption.

The app also encrypts video -no one else's done that yet. The company said that Facebook's Messenger, WhatsApp, Telegram, Threema and Signal only encrypt parts of a message or for a few services. The Switzerland based company stores user communications on its own computers and its privacy protections are always on even on multiple devices.

 Wire has received financial backing from Iconical, but has not disclosed how much funding it has received exactly. 

One important point to know is that there’s no advertising in Wire. The app is a very clean one and has a more dynamic and ethereal interface than most messengers.

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7 games to debut in march

Twilight Princess HD:

It is a remastered release of Gamecube/Wii adventure.The game includes all new dungeons & amiibo support along with improvements to the controls which makes wolf transformations easier. Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/GVoszw

Tom Clancy's The Division:  

A virus has brought the city to a standstill. A Govt. agency called The Divison steps up to help the infected and track down assailants & terrorists. The game has a wide scope for exploration and upgrading weapons. It promotes multiplayer gaming as it requires players to cooperate to survive. Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/LroULQ

Hitman:

Hitman is back in his old avatar as the barcode bald man with the suit. The game has plenty of scope for innovation as the master assassin can use anything in the area to build a weapon. The game will be released episodically; 1st episode is out this month.Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/1YDlp6

Pokken Tournament:  

Pokemon makes a plunge into the fighting arena through Pokken Tournament. Like Tekken, the game pits Pokemon character against each other in a classic duel. Currently, 16 playable Pokemon characters are available and more than 24 can be summoned as assists during battle⚔ as well. Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/LCnwIL

Hyrule Warriors Legends:

HWL features new characters(including ones from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker  gameplay improvements & storylines. All previously released DLC will be included in Legends.Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/OZ74OC

MLB The Show 16:  

Customizable team-building Diamond Dynasty and Road to the Show modes are the highlights to this edition. Options are available to slow down time and fast forward 2-0 when bases are loaded.Click here to watch the trailer📽: https://goo.gl/7Ihw1s

Black Desert Online:  

BDO set in a fantasy world of swords⚔ and sorcery the character detailing in this game is excellent. Combat is action-oriented and the parkour style lets players explore the cities and wilds. Click here to watch the trailer https://goo.gl/VYZHTc

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Now share documents using whatsapp !!

Now whatsapp users can share doc files through chats. The feature is available as an update only for android and iOS platforms. 

For now, users can only send pdf files but don't worry, the file support is likely to expand in the future.

 Note that sharing is not possible unless, both the user and the recipient's WhatsApp version has been updated.

WhatsApp usually rolls out such features from the server side, users are encouraged to check their app store for updates.

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Giant Ram !!

Vivo has launched Xplay5 and Xplay5 Ultimate smartphones in China. The Xplay5 Ultimate is the bigger than Xplay5 and it has got 6GB RAM.

Vivo Xplay5 Ultimate becomes the first smartphone to feature 6GB RAM. This can enable smoothest multitasking functionality in the market.

It has the curved display like Samsung Galaxy S6 edge which look likes the S6 edge.

Whatsapp to block support for devices

Whatsapp has decided to block support for various devices by the end of 2016. Whatsapp wont b supported for these devices.

•BlackBerry, including BlackBerry 10  

•Nokia S40  

•Nokia Symbian S60  

•Android 2.1 and Android 2.2  

•Windows Phone 7.1

The company stated that these platforms "don't offer the kind of capabilities we need to expand our app's features in the future." They recommend that affected users  upgrade "to a newer Android, iPhone, or Windows Phone before the end of 2016 to continue using WhatsApp."  

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iPhone 5SE

Coming Soon iPhone 5SE

  

Sources say that the new iPhone 5SE will look almost exactly like the 5S but with several hardware & software upgrades. This also means that the device will fit into existing iPhone 5S cases. 

However, schematics indicate that the power button has been relocated to the side. The edges of the device and the front glass panel are slightly curved, but not as curved as the sides of the iPhone 6 and 6s. Schematics show these curves, but do not show the relocated power switch. They also oddly show a small camera bump. 

The 5SE will also have Touch ID👆 support. the new device includes the A9 and M9 chips from the 6S. It can take Live Photos, has an upgraded camera system & an NFC chip for Apple Play. It will also come in a new Rose Gold colour option & will come in 16GB & 64 GB storage options.

Something to look forward for apple fans.

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Mobile World Congress

New Launches

Sony revealed two of its newest phones, the Xperia X and XA which have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The phones have curved glass displays and a luxurious metallic back. It also revealed the Xperia Ear which is an earpiece that responds to voice commands.  

Intel & AT&T announced a partnership to add 4G on drones and launching them higher and further than ever. They will offer a sneak peek into the Intel Drone Zone at Barcelona.

Samsung introduced the Gear VR headset to those at the venue in Barcelona. And revealed their S7 and S7 Edge.  

Verizon bought in a large van to showcase their 5G technology. The van, which had Samsung & Verizon logos printed on it and a 5G antenna on top. The vehicle had a screen which was continually updating the speed that the 5G wireless tech was running at.

App: Gmailify

Gmail has now launched an android app called "Gmailify". The app will allow any non-Gmail user to use Gmail’s spam protection, inbox organization, Google Now integrations etc, and they wouldn’t even have to change their E-mail address. 

Basically, you can manage your Yahoo , Hotmail and Outlook emails as if they were on Gmail’s servers. To activate the feature, you’ll have to log in to your accounts settings and link your account to Gmailify. 

This gives non-gmail user, features and protection of gmail.

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Future Of Data Storage

Photographs, books, CD’s, hard drives all have a shelf life, forcing generations to transfer info from one media carrier to another. Humanity hasn't found the best medium on which data can b stored permanently, until now. 

Scientists have created a new data format that encodes info in tiny nanostructures within a glass. A standard 1 inch of this glass disc can hold 360 TB of info for 13.8 bn years even at 190°C.

The method of encryption writes information on nanostructured glass in 5 dimensions. This basically means it writes over different layers of the same sheet of glass. It’s known as five-dimensional data storage and the glass is sometimes referred to as “Superman Memory Crystals,” since they resemble the ones that Clark Kent used in the Superman movies.

This video shows future of data storage: 

https://goo.gl/DNvy5h

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Techno Review: Gionee S6

Gionee S6 is a midrange flagship device by Gionee. It supports 4g.

It has got 13 mp rear camera and 5 mp front camera which can give out good resolution pics.

Its has inbuilt 32 gb memory and can b expanded upto 128 using a sd card which gives enough space to user.

3 gb ram gives smoothnes to the phone for multitasking. 

Battery life is nt that great. It will last only for a day or less.

Overall the phone is good under this price range.

Techno Review points: 3/5 

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LG New Releases

Today, LG has released details about its 2 new flagship device launches at Mobile World World Congress. These devices will be in markets from next month for Asia, Europe and Lantin America.

LG announces new X Cam and X Screen phones. These phones will be mid-range phones.

X Cam will have dual cameras on rear, which LG says will "deliver the most advanced camera experience in a mass-tier smartphone." This can lift the standard of the smart phone and can make this an impact smart phone. This feature will sure attract the photography lovers.

The X Screen will feature an "always-on" second 1.76-inch screen that sits above the phone's 4.9-inch display. The always-on screen, which shows users the time, battery status of the phone and notifications. This feature is smiliar to its recent devices.

The X Cam and X Screen will debut officially on February 21 in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2016. So be ready tech geeks for new world of smartphones.

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Techno Review: India Turning To 4g

India has moved towards the development in network & data transmission speed and thats a good news.

Airtel has launched 4g network in India. And leading companies like idea, vodafone and reliance are ready to participate in the game. By the end of this year most mobile network companies will launch 4g.

 

4g network offers 10 times more speed than 3g. It might range from 10 mbps to 30 mbps.

However, Airtel 4g is nt tht successful.  Many network issues are detected. Vodafone has launched 4g network in mumbai today. But obviously it won't meet the standards as lots of advancemnet is required for best network coverages.

Another drawback for India is the high rates charged for data services. These rates are very high compared to other countries which have better data services than India. 

In short, Mobile Network companies have to work very hard to achieve the development to match up the Developed Countries.

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Classic Beauty II

Nokia 8800 Sirocco Gold

Techno Review:Samsung Galaxy J7

Samsung has launched J series. J7 is highest model of this series. 

It has got 1.5 gb ram. Nearly more than 50% of ram is occupied by os and other system apps. This renders user to download more apps. If more apps are downloaded , phone will hang as seen in most of samsung phones.

The phone looks good bt design is mostly similiar to other samsung models. The UI is impressive. It is smooth and user friendly. Bt gallery disappoints when an image is opened as it looks like a lumia phone.

It has got ultra data saving mode (http://akmeman.blogspot.in/2016/02/what-is-samsung-ultra-data-saving-mode.html?m=1). 

The camera is good. Both primary and selfie camera give good images.

Overall the phone is good bt the price is a bit high compared to other phones in the race. I will like to give 2.5/5 Techno Review points.

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What is Samsung's Ultra Data saving mode ?

Samsung's Ultra Data Saving mode is nothing bt another name of restricting an app's background data. Its jst saves data which is used for push notifications. 

Samsung has used this as a marketing strategy to create a rise in sales of its new models and attract the customers who are not familiar with Android's basic features.

Sometimes enabling Ultra Data Saving mode might trouble the users as it render various apps likes whatsapp, facebook or any other important app to send notifications. And the data saved by this feature is not very noteworthy.

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Classic Beauty

Simple yet so stylish.

Nokia 7373 Gold.

A classy stuff to carry.