Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the event you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Apple is about to unveil its brand new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which will instantly become the most popular smartphones on the planet when they’re released. There have been so many leaks and rumors at this point that we feel like we already know just about everything there is to know about these hot new handsets. Of course nothing is official until Apple executives announce it on stage, and they’re about to get the show underway.
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are expected to be huge updates compared to last year’s models. Sure, they might look similar, but just about everything under the hood will be new.
If leaks and rumors pan out — and we think they will — Apple’s new iPhones will feature a 16nm Apple A10 processor, larger batteries, new True Tone displays, a redesigned 3D Touch home button, a new single lens camera on the iPhone 7 and a dual-lens “iSight Duo” camera on the iPhone 7 Plus, twice as much storage for each new iPhone model, dramatically improved water-resistance, 2GB of RAM for the 7 and 3GB of RAM for the 7 Plus, larger batteries and two new color options including a glossy black.
Apple has more planned for the event as well, of course. We’ll see the finished versions of iOS 10 and macOS in addition to watchOS 3, and Apple also reportedly plans to unveil a brand new version of the Apple Watch. Does that cover everything? Will Apple have a few surprises in store for us? It’s finally time to find out. Our live updates will appear below (no need to refresh the page) and you can see the rest of our Apple event coverage by following this link.
This blog was first published on: http://bgr.com/2016/09/07/iphone-7-plus-announcement-event-live-pricing/
Wednesday 7 September 2016
How to Use Your Favorite Mobile Apps on Your Computer
Mobile apps are great when you're away from your desk, but there are times when you might just want a full keyboard, gigantic screen, and comfortable chair while you fiddle with your apps. If that's the case, you might be surprised to learn that many of your favorite apps can run on a laptop or desktop with very little fuss. Here's how you can get started.
Facebook Messenger
Facebook launched Messenger for the web more than a year ago, but there are still plenty of people that are totally oblivious to its existence. If you're the type of person that is constantly typing out responses to messages from your friends all day, we strongly recommend you start doing it using a full-sized keyboard.
There are plenty of other reasons to prefer the web app, too. For example, you don't have the News Feed distracting you, and you get access to a shared photos stream for each conversation, as well as extra customization options not available on the main website.
For those of you on Windows 10, there's an official Messenger universal app you can use as well. Obviously, it integrates neatly into the Windows notification system, and you get pretty much all the features you'll find on your phone (including support for inline GIFs).
Away from the official, Facebook-approved options there are also a ton of third-party alternatives you can use, too. Most of them just provide app wrappers around the web interface. For example, you can try Messenger for Mac or Messenger for Desktop for typing responses on your laptop.
Instagram
For a long time, Instagram was strictly a mobile-only app. Then in 2012, it launched some very basic web profiles. While the official Instagram online app is still relatively sparse and limited in functionality, it's added some polish and new features since it first appeared.
You can get at your photo stream, add comments and likes, and view your profile. At the moment there's no option to upload photos from the desktop, but you can search through other people's pictures, see your notifications, and access a version of the Explore page.
As for genuine desktop apps, Ramme is a relatively new option that gives you more or less the same features as Instagram on the web. You can't post pictures to your feed, but you can do just about everything else, including searching for pictures and adding comments.
There are a bunch of apps out there that let you post to your Instagram feed from a computer (or at least claim to), but Flume for Mac is just about the only one we've tried that seems reliable and intuitive (and it looks gorgeous as well, which always helps).
WhatsApp
WhatsApp has official support for desktops and laptops through its web app, though your phone needs to have WhatsApp up and running for it to work successfully. You can edit your profile and status, get desktop notifications, send files and emojis and more.
To get started , launch WhatsApp on your phone. On Android, tap the menu button (three dots), then WhatsApp Web; on iOS, the same option is available on the settings page inside WhatsApp. In both cases you need to scan a QR code on the web to get connected.
As with Facebook Messenger, it's a lot easier to power through your messaging duties with a full-sized keyboard in front of you. You obviously don't have to keep fishing your phone out of your pocket, either. Conversations can be easily archived or muted if needed.
Earlier this year WhatsApp added a true desktop app to the mix, available for Mac or Windows, giving you another option. It's pretty much identical to the web version, and is set up in the same way, but integrates more neatly with the rest of your desktop OS.
Other apps and other options
We don't have space to cover every mobile app out there, and some of them just don't have desktop or web tools available. Snapchat , for example, is still very much a mobile exclusive, which means your only option is to run some kind of emulator tool for it.
The Bluestacks Android emulator is one of the most popular ways of getting apps up and running on a Windows or Mac PC, and it has instructions for Snapchat. A variety of other apps can be quickly set up too, including Instagram and Line, with just a few clicks.
Bluestacks sets up a new virtual Android phone and one potential problem is that Snapchat accounts can only be used on one device at a time. You might not mind having to switch from PC to phone, but it's something to bear in mind if you're going to try it.
Meanwhile, some third-party desktop programs handle several mobile apps at once. Take Franz (for Windows, Mac and Linux), which can tie into Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram. It's another option for getting at your mobile apps through the desktop.
This Blog was first published on:- http://www.gizmodo.in/software/How-to-Use-Your-Favorite-Mobile-Apps-on-Your-Computer/articleshow/54034038.cms
Monday 5 September 2016
Moto E3 Is Rumored To Launch In India On September 19
The third generation Moto E is reaching the Indian shores this September 19, according to Android Headlines. Lenovo had quietly announced the Moto E3 in July and India is going to be the first country for the phone to launch. It is likely to priced at Rs 7,000.
The E series is Moto's lowest end smartphone which along with the Moto G have become one of the highest selling smartphones for Lenovo in India, mainly because of the sub Rs 20,000 pricing of the phones.
Despite their low prices, Moto E phones have always had respectable hardware specs. The Moto E3 too is no different. The phone will ship in two variants, one with 1GB RAM with 8GB storage and another with 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage.
It sports a 5-inch 720p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a MediaTek quad-core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. The storage is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD card. There is an 8-megapixel camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front.
All this is powered by a 2,800mAh battery for the 1GB RAM variant and 3500mAh battery for the 2GB variant. It runs pretty much stock Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with a few additional features from Moto.
The main attraction about the Moto E phones have always been the staggeringly low price. In India, budget and mid-range phones sell the most and Lenovo will look to continue domination of that market with the Moto E3.
Motorola will also start selling the Moto G4 Play on Amazon India before the September 19 launch of the Moto E3, according to Moto's website.
The Moto G4 Play comes powered by a Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, sporting an 8-megapixel camera on the rear and a 5-megapixel shooter on the front. This Blog was forst published on:- http://www.gizmodo.in/indiamodo/Moto-E3-Is-Rumored-To-Launch-In-India-On-September-19/articleshow/54014852.cms
Saturday 3 September 2016
Here's How You Can Exchange Your Samsung Galaxy Note 7
After 35 reports of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 overheating and exploding, Samsung recalledthe device early Friday morning. Now, Samsung has announced an exchange program for the device, effective immediately. Tim Baxter, the president of Samsung Electronics America, is actively encouraging customers to trade-in their Note 7s, calling the company's recall "proactive."
The Galaxy 7 went on sale on August 19, receiving positive reviews . The recall is a setback for Samsung, which after years of declining sales and profits, reported its biggest profits in two years in July, thanks to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The company expected the Note 7 to be similarly profitable.
In its announcement this evening, Samsung says customers are allowed to replace their Galaxy Note 7 with a new device, which will be available as early as next week. Alternatively, you can exchange you Galaxy Note 7 for a a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge. If you chose the second option, Samsung will also replace or refund any Note 7 accessories you already purchased, and refund the price difference of the two phones.
All Galaxy Note 7 owners will be given a $25 gift card or that amount off their bill "as a gesture of appreciation." To exchange your device, "contact or visit the retail outlet where they purchased their device or call 1-800-SAMSUNG."
This blog was forst published on: http://www.gizmodo.in/news/Heres-How-You-Can-Exchange-Your-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-7/articleshow/53988157.cms
There is no bigger rivalry than Apple versus Android. In fact, the biggest question in technology is: ‘what is better, Apple or Android?’ The truth is that it is a hard question to answer because both have their advantages and flaws. And, that means that either platform can suit a variety of people. So, the question should be: ‘what is better for me as an individual?’ To answer that, take a look at the following pros and cons.
Pro: Accessibility
In the interest of fairness, let’s start off with a positive that both platforms possess. As far as accessibility goes, both Apple and Android are at the top of the game. It doesn’t matter where you are or what you’re doing because you can do a variety of things. Do you need to make a call while you are onboard a boat? No problems because both operating systems connect to 3G for superyachts and onboard Wifi. What if you are abroad? Well, all you have to do is turn on your data roaming package, and you are ready to rumble. If there is one small problem, Apple does tend to be exclusive. But, that works in their favor as you will soon see.
What Apple and Steve Jobs have created is the most luxurious systems in the history ofsmartphones. As a result, the demand for any Apple product is off the scale. And, the price reflects that fact. The refurbished products are even in the hundreds of dollars category. The simple truth is that Apple products don’t come cheap. So, if you want one for your own, you willhave to pay top whack.
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Con: Android Is Less Secure
For whatever reason, Apple doesn’t suffer from cyber attacks in the same way as Android. Some people say that is down to better coding while others just believe they don’t exist yet. Either way, you have to be more careful with an Android device. And, that is a big deal. The culture today is the culture of the hacker. People won’t think twice about accessing your phone and stealing your data, which can leave you vulnerable. Security is a massive factor when it comes to an operating system as you want to be safe when you are online.
Pro: Apple Is Exclusive
Apple’s exclusiveness is a big plus if you are an Apple user. Apple has apps and features that are only available on Apple devices. Take the recent Apple Music app as an example. It wasn’t possible to download that outside of Apple until months after the initial release. If you wanted to listen to the latest music on your phone, you couldn’t. If you had an iPhone at the time, though, you didn’t have any restrictions. What epitomizes this point is that Android apps are available on the App Store.
Pro: Android Has Fewer Limitations
While being part of the Apple posse is cool, it is leaves you underwhelmed at times. Have you ever tried viewing a video through your online browser for example? If you have, you will know it doesn’t work because Flash player isn’t available. That means sites like YouTube are unavailable for the most part unless you jailbreak your phone. Android is different. Android has a majority of the components you get with your desktop computer. As such, you don’t have to worry about lowering the quality of your browsing experience.
This blog was first published on: http://www.techspooks.com/apple-ios-vs-android.html
Wednesday 31 August 2016
Stuck In Traffic? 4 Apps for City Better City Driving
Driving in the city is a struggle. From traffic and limited parking to insufficient and overpriced gas stations, there’s a reason many city dwellers stick to public transit – subways are efficient and ubiquitous, much like the apps we rely on to manage projects and documents. Bu unlike apps that are available anywhere, sometimes for those visiting from outside the city center, a car is the only reliable way to get around.
While the major problems encountered when driving in the city don’t seem to be going anywhere soon, today’s drivers do have an array of handy tech tools that can make the process easier. By downloading these four apps before you set out, you can shorten everything from the hunt for parking to the typical hours spent inching along in urban traffic. You’ll be amazed how easy driving in the city can be with these simple programs.
The Path of Least Resistance
Perhaps one of the only navigation apps that can hold its own against competitors like Google Maps, Waze is a graphically appealing app that does more than just generate driving directions. Rather, Waze crowdsources information from other drivers, allowing you to see where major traffic jams are on your route, or where police are staked out to catch speeding drivers. With this information, you can choose to shift onto a faster route – calculated by the app – or stay the course, aware that you’ll be delayed.
Waze also sources information such as gas prices in the area, traffic camera locations, and other road hazards that can interfere with your trip. Knowing if an accident is clogging up the road in midtown Manhattan can make a big difference if you’re trying to make it to an appointment or a show.
Securing a Spot
There are always two different possibilities when it comes to parking in a major city: there’s either no parking, or there’s very expensive parking. Without street spaces for cars, convenient driveways, or a suburban strip mall parking lot, your options typically include circling the block dozens of times, driving around to compare prices, or just paying the exorbitant fee.
Well, the days of impossible to find parking may be over with Park Assist. Though technically a comprehensive parking management system, Park Assist also accepts reservations through an app, allowing you to choose what part of the garage you’d like to park in and letting you filter by parking price.
You’re also given an extra dose of security when you drop your car at a Park Assist monitored garage, since their system also features streaming security video. Securing your parking before you arrive is especially valuable if you’ll be arriving when spots are scarce, such as late in the day or on busy weekends.
Filling Up
When driving on the highway, many of us debate whether to drive past the rest stop and into town to get gas, or whether to just fill up right there and save the time and effort. It’s an annoying debate – no one likes to be overcharged – but at least there’s a choice to be made. In major cities, gas stations can seem so scarce that you begin to feel like the whole area is a Bring Your Own Gas party. Never mind finding the best price, you’d love to find a gas station at all! That’s where GasBuddy comes in.
GasBuddy is in some ways a standalone of the gas price feature in Waze, and it relies on the same system. The app asks those in the area to record local gas prices so others can find the best deal. In one app, you get price comparisons as well as the assurance of knowing there really is gas nearby, even if it seems like you haven’t seen a station for miles.
For the Alternative Crowd
Of course, if you drive an electric vehicle, it doesn’t really matter where the gas stations are, but it can be intimidating to head into a new city, unsure of where you’ll be able to plug in your battery. That’s why you’ll need PlugShare, the best app for locating available charging stations in any area. In addition to pointing out the location, PlugShare will also let you know their availability, costs, and whether they’re public or residential. Scope out your surroundings with this app before you arrive, so that you can charge when the need arises.
With these apps on hand, city driving can be a much easier and less stressful undertaking. With less time spent in traffic or searching for parking, you may even find you enjoy it. Though in the past navigating the crowds and narrow streets created an intolerable situation, modern technology has transformed the urban streetscape.
This blog was first published on:- https://webbinart.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/stuck-in-traffic-4-apps-for-city-better-city-driving/
The promise of the Great Indian Cheap Smartphone is always around the corner what with Ringing Bell’s Freedom 251 and Namotel and Mango mPhones trying to live up to that hype. But here’s another discreet Indian company trying to make a splash at this niche market.
The ChampOne C1, a smartphone with fingerprint scanner, quad-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity is launching with a price tag of Rs. 501. But hold your horses because, as always, there’s a catch.
The phone by ChampOne Communications isn’t actually priced Rs 501. Instead, its pretty reasonably priced at Rs 8,000. But the company is giving away the phones for that throwaway price only to a select few chosen for the first flash sale scheduled September 2.
The outrageous price tag is just another marketing gimmick by an unknown company trying to make a headway into the unforgiving smartphone market, and a smart one at that!
All you have to do is head over to their website, www.champ1india.com, fill out the form and register for the flash sale. You will be given a unique code which you will need on the day of the flash sale.
The ChampOne C1 is a 5-inch smartphone with a HD IPS display powered by a 1.3-GHz MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM with 16GB of onboard expandable storage. There’s an 8-megapixel rear shooter and a 5-megapixel camera in the front, a 2,500 mAh battery and of course, a fingerprint reader. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and priced at Rs 501? Yeah right!
At the time of writing this, the registration link in the website is broken, with a message displaying, “We are facing technical issue with out payment gateway partner [Ccavenue (Avenue India Pvt. Ltd.)]. You would not be able to register for the application for the next 24 hours.
