MSI is upgrading its last year's console-sized VR-ready Trident gaming PC with a new model called Trident 3. The new model has the same console sized design, but comes with Kaby Lake CPU instead of Sky Lake. The MSI Trident 3 is powered by Intel's 7th gen Kaby Lake CPU with the choice of Core i5-7400 or Core i7-7700 processor with up to 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD, up to 256GB M.2 SSD and NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 graphics card. On the front the Trident 3 has 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C port, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a VR-Link (HDMI out), a earphone and microphone jack. On the back there's a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a DC jack, a RJ45 LAN and a VR-Link (connect front VR-Link and graphic card). For wireless connectivity there's WiFi and Bluetooth. It has Silent storming cooling 2 to keep the system cool while playing high-graphic games and sports RGB Mystic light, which can be changed using the Mystic Light App or MSI's Gaming Center software. The Trident 3 (Black case) base model with Core i5-7400/8GB RAM/1TB HDD) is priced at $900, the Core i7-7700/8GB RAM/128GB SDD+1TB HDD model is priced at $1100, and the top end model with Core i7-7700/16GB RAM/256GB SSD+1TB HDD will set you back by $1300. It is available in the U.S through Amazon, B&H, Newegg and Walmart.
There's also a limited edition Trident 3 model called Trident 3 Arctic. It features Intel Core i7-7700 quad-core processor, NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card, 16GB RAM, 1TB HDD and 256GB M.2 SSD. The rest of the configuration is same as Trident 3. It will be available in April for $1500. Source 1 | 2
Garmin on Wednesday announced its latest wearable device, the Forerunner 935 GPS Running and Triathlon Watch, aimed at athletes who focus on performance and results. The smartwatch comes with new performance monitoring tools, GPS and Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology. Additionally it includes built-in sensors for altimeter, barometer and compass, as well as built-in multi-sport tracking for hiking, trail running, sking, paddle sports, golf and more. The Garmin Forerunner 935 comes with new training features with technology provided by Firstbeat that allows users to monitor performance and better prepare for a race or training cycle. It offers two training features: training load and training status. Training status analyzes the users previous exercise and fitness level to let them known, how their body is responding to the workout, and letting them know if they are training productively, peaking or overreaching. Training load gives users an overview of their weekly activity and help them to determine if they are training in the right zone and whether their sessions are too easy or hard. The smartwatch also features advanced dynamics for cycling and swim training. For cycling, the wearable will track dynamics including power zones, time seated and standing, while on water, it can track distance, stroke, pace, personal records and more. The data for every activity collected by the smartwatch is automatically uploaded to the Garmin Connect app. It weighs 49g and is waterproof for up to 50 meters, and promises up to 24 hours of battery life in GPS mode, up to 50 hours in UltraTrac battery saver model, and up to two weeks in watch mode. The Forerunner 935 is priced at $499 and comes in Black color . There's also a tri-bundle options priced at $649.99, which includes a black watch face with force yellow strap, HRM Tri, HRM-Swim, Quick Release Kit and additional strap in black.
Samsung finally launched the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier this week. While the main highlight is the Infinity display because of the lack of bezels, the phones also comes with unique security features as well. One of them is the facial recognition technology, which lets the user unlock the Galaxy S8 by scanning their face. Now a YouTube video posted by iDeviceHelp reveals a vulnerability in the facial recognition technology, which makes it insecure. The video shows that the Galaxy S8 facial recognition can be fooled and bypassed using just the photo of the user. In the video, a phone is placed infront of Galaxy S8's facial scanner with an image of the owner, and the Galaxy S8 is unlocked quickly. Samsung at the Galaxy S8 launch event touted that the facial recognition feature was one of the fast and secure way to unlock the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. However, the ease with which the phone was unlocked should be a major concern for the user despite there are other secure ways of unlocking the phone. The facial recognition vulnerability could be due to the unfinished software, and now that it has come to Samsung's attention, it might fix the issue via a software update. Apart from the facial recognition technology, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ also features Iris scanner and a rear-placed fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication option. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are priced at $724.99 (Rs. 47,000) and $824.99 (Rs. 53,000) and will be available in the US starting April 21. As of now there is no word on the pricing and availability for the Indian market.
Today was the last day to enroll for Reliance Jio's Prime Membership. Signing up for Prime Membership allows users to continue the current free services by paying a one-time enrollment fee of Rs. 99, and paying Rs. 303 per month until March 31, 2018. However now the deadline to opt for the Prime Membership has been extended. Reliance Jio Infocomm today announced that the company is extending the deadline for Jio Prime membership until April 15. So those who have not opted for the Prime Membership, so far can do it on or before April 15. Additionally Jio also came up with a new "Jio Summer Surprise" offer as well. Under Jio Summer Surprise offer, Jio Prime members who make their first recharge before April 15 using Jio's Rs. 303 or any higher value plan will get complimentary services for three months. The paid tariff plan will be applied only in July after the expiry of complimentary service. For instance, after enrolling for the Jio Prime membership, you have to make a recharge of Rs. 303 before April 15, and you will be entitled to enjoy benefits of the Happy New Year offer (1GB data per day, unlimited calls & SMS and access to Jio suite of apps) for three more months. After that (starting July) you will have to do the usual monthly recharges. Jio also said that users who do not recharge by the extended date of April 15 will experience degradation and/or discontinuation of service. If you’re already a member of Prime and bought a recharge, you will still be eligible for Jio Summer Surprise offer. Lastly, the teleco claims that in just one month, over 72 million (and counting), of its customers have signed up for Jio Prime membership. It also said that the migration is the largest from a free to paid services in history in such a short period of time.
Idea Cellular has launched a new promotional data plan for its postpaid subscriber, under which it is offering 1GB data per day for a month for its 4G handset users. The free 1GB data per day is available for all Idea postpaid subscribers on limited rental plan of Rs. 199 and above. The new postpaid data pack is priced at Rs. 300 per month, and is discounted for the first three months of subscription. Idea postpaid subscribers with base rental plan between Rs. 199 and Rs. 349, can get the free 1GB data per day for Rs. 200. Users on rental plans between Rs. 349 and Rs. 498 can get the pack at just Rs. 50. Those who are on rental plans of above Rs. 499 will get the 1GB per day data pack for free. After the first three months is over, users will have to pay Rs. 300 per month to avail the plan.
Also, Idea postpaid subscribers can avail the 1GB/day pack till April 30, 2017, and the monthly rental pack will be valid till March 31 2018. The data benefit of 1GB / day is available on 4G handset only, and 3GB/month for non-4G handset users. Via
MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) has joined the on-going tariff war, which was sparked after the entry of Reliance Jio, with a new tariff plan. The state-run teleco is offering 2GB of 3G data per day and unlimited calling within its network for Rs. 319. Users will also get 25 minutes of free call to other networks everyday and after that they will be charged 25 paise for a minute phone call. The new plan will be available for MTNL's pre-paid subscriber in Mumbai and Delhi starting tomorrow, April 1. It comes with a validity of 28 days and the offer is valid for three months for availing the same value benefits. Major telecos in the country are coming out with various plans to tackle threat from Reliance Jio, to match the new comers tariff plans from April 1. The lowest plan for Jio, under its special membership, offers 1GB of 4G data every day and unlimited calling for Rs. 303 per month. To take on Jio, Airtel , Vodafone and BSNL (56GB) came out with special plans with similar benefits priced at Rs. 345, Rs. 342 and Rs. 339 respectively per month. Via
Now that Motorola's budget Moto G5 and G5 Plus have hit the market and are selling well, its time for the company to move on to the more affordable segment, the Moto E. The Moto E has been a successful phone for Motorola especially in markets like India, Brazil, Mexico and U.S. The first Moto E phone was launched back in 2014, followed by Moto E2 and Moto E3 in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Now it appears that, Motorola is all set to launch the 4th generation of Moto E — the Moto E (2017) or Moto E4 soon. A Motorola phone carrying model number XT1723 has passed the US Federal Communication Commision (FCC), and is reportedly being called Moto E4. The listing reveals that Moto E4 will feature 16GB storage and pack 4000mAh battery. Unfortunately nothing else is know about the phone.
It's worth mentioning that last year, Motorola launched two Moto E3 phones, one the regular Moto E3, and the other the battery-centric Moto E3 Power with 3500mAh battery. So the device in question that passed FCC could be Moto E4 Power, as it also carries a beefy battery capacity. The Moto E series is targeted at the sub Rs. 7,000 ($100) price market, so the new Moto phone will most likely be priced cheaper. As of now it is now known when Motorola plans to launch the phone. But we can expect it to appear on various bench-marking websites in the coming weeks, ahead of the launch and reveal some more details. Via
Microsoft has announced that it will be selling a Microsoft Edition of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones in the U.S through its retail stores. No, the Microsoft edition of Galaxy S8/S8+ will not run Windows 10 Mobile platform. They will still run Android Nougat, but feature Microsoft's business productivity apps such as Cortana, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Bing, Groove, Skype, MSN News and more, which will be downloaded the first time the phones are connected to WiFi. This is not the first Microsoft is bundling apps on Samsung devices, earlier, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S6 series were also bundled with apps like Skype, OneDrive and OneNote. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition are now up for pre-order in the U.S and will be available from April 21 through Microsoft Store locations. Source
A new Gionee branded smartphone called M6S Plus has been certified by China's TENAA revealing the renders and specifications. The phone's specs are a mix of Gionee's M6 and M6 Plus, but packs a massive 6GB RAM, instead of 4GB RAM. Even the design remains the same, sporting metal body with a physical home button flanked by capacitive buttons and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Like the M6 Plus, as per the listing, the Gionee M6S Plus will feature 6-inch Full HD Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display, 2GHz octa-core processor (most likely MediaTek Helio P10), 64GB and 6020mAh battery. It will get a 12MP rear camera (w/ dual-tone LED flash) and 8MP front camera. Other specs include microSD card & dual-SIMs support, 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth and fast charging. It will be ship with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow based Amigo OS, and come in two color options of White and Gold. It is still not known, when Gionee will introduce the M6S Plus, but considering it passed China's TENAA, an official announcement can be expected in the coming weeks. Source
Earlier this week, domestic smartphone maker Intex launched the entry-level 4-inch Aqua 4G Mini for 4,199. Now the brand is back with another Aqua series phone, with better specs than Aqua 4G Mini. Dubbed Aqua Prime 4G, it joins Intex's growing list of VoLTE enabled smartphone, and can be used with Jio SIM for HD calling. The Intex Aqua Prime 4G runs Android Marshmallow and comes with 5.5-inch HD IPS display, quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage, which can be increased via microSD card. It gets 8MP f/2.2 rear camera with dual-LED flash and HDR. For selfies and video calling there's 2MP front camera assisted by a single-LED flash. Connectivity options include dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. A 2800mAh battery runs the show that promises up to 11 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time. The Intex Aqua Prime 4G sports textured back, and comes in three color including White, Grey and Champagne. It is listed on the company website at Rs. 6,555 and will go on sale soon.
Microsoft has already confirmed that it will start rolling out Windows 10 Creators Update out to PC users on April 11 in phases. Now the company has revealed the release date of Windows 10 Mobile Creators update. In a blog post Microsoft announced that Windows Phone users running Windows 10 Mobile,
will get Creators Update on April 25 in the same phased approach.
It's
worth noting that the update availability for Windows 10 Mobile users"may vary by manufacturer,
model, country or region, mobile operator or service provider, specific
installed software, hardware limitations and other factors such as
feedback from customers". Additionally, Microsoft revealed more details about the phased roll out approach for Windows 10 PC users. It said that the Creators update's first phase will target newer PCs, and then expand to additional machines based on feedback received during the initial phase. It also said the update process could take several months before all compatible devices worldwide get the Creators update.
However, if you can't wait until April 11 or later to get the Creators Update, Microsoft says you can use the Update Assistant to manually download and install the software update starting April 5. ― "This option is intended for advanced users on devices running a licensed version of Windows 10." Microsoft is also giving PC users more control to the users over when installing Windows 10 updates. ― "These include the ability to specify a time that is convenient for you, pause updates for a week, and expand the “active hours” time window during which you don’t want to be disturbed by an update." Source | Via
Bengaluru based telecommunications company ACT Fibernet today launched India's first 1Gbps wired broadband services in Hyderabad, becoming the first Internet Service Provider in the country to offer high-speed Internet services in an entire city. Also with the launch Hyderabad joins Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Kansas among Giga-enabled global cities. For the 1Gbps wired broadband service, ACT Fibernet uses fiber optic technology, and its 1Gbps offering is said to be 400 time faster than the average internet speed of 2.5Mbps in the the country. According to the company, the 1TB (1024Mbps) wired broadband service lets you download 10 HD movies at the same time in less than 10 minutes. Users can also upload huge files to the cloud in just seconds. Moreover, users can do everyday browsing even while streaming Blu-ray and 4K quality videos without buffering, or watch webinars and participate in video/conference calls without any time lags. Above all, the company claims that transferring data on the internet will be faster than copying data to a USB Pen Drive. ACT Fibernets's 1Gbps high-speed wired broadband service will cost Rs. 5,999 per month, and comes with 1TB FUP (Fair Usage Policy), and after that speed will be throttled to 10Mbps. There's also onc time installation fee of Rs. 5,000. The company said that its 1Gbps wired Internet service will expand to 11 cities where it operates in the coming months. Via 1 | 2
Back in February, Huawei sub-brand Honor introduced the dual-camera toting Honor V9 in its home market of China. Now the phone is getting a global release starting with Russia under the moniker Honor 8 Pro. This is the fourth member and the most powerful of the Honor 8 line up, the others are Honor 8, Honor 8 Lite and Honor 8 Smart. Nothing much has changed in the specs department of Honor 8 Pro, apart from the storage/RAM options. The Honor V9 was offered in multiple variants of 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. But the Honor 8 Pro will come with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, according to Huawei Russia listing. It's not clear, whether other models will be available in the global market. As mentioned earlier, the Honor 8 Pro boasts dual rear cameras, which is also the phone's USP. The dual camera lens is 12MP + 12MP setup with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection and laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, and 4K video recording. According to Honor dual cameras are capable of capturing great images in low-light condition and offer images with bokeh effect, thanks to the improved black and white sensor which takes up to 3 times more light. The cameras are also capable of capturing 3D creative photos, which can be used to make 3D prints. Other specifications include 5.7-inch QHD (2K) display, octa-core Kirin 960 processor, 8MP front camera, fingerprint scanner, Android Nougat and 4000mAh battery. It also supports microSD card and dual-SIMs via the hybrid-dual SIM slots. Design-wise the Honor 8 Pro sports an all-metal body with thickness of 7mm, and the phone comes in Aurora Blue, Platinum Gold and Midnight Black. There's also a Flame Red hue, but it's not listed on the website. The Honor 8 Pro will be making its debut in Europe on April 5. The pricing is yet to be revealed, though the Honor 8 Pro (Honor V9 6GB/64GB model) sells in China for $436. Source | Via
Sony is launching the "world's fastest SD Card", the SF-G Series in India starting at Rs. 6,700. The SF-G series SD cards offer read/write speeds of 300Mbps and 299Mbps respectively, which the company claims to be the fastest ever offered by a SD card. The SF-G series SD cards comes with 32GB (SF-G32/T1), 64GB (SF-G64/T1) and 128GB (SF-G128/T1) capacities priced at Rs. 6,700, Rs. 11,000 and Rs. 19,900 respectively. The company says that the SF-G series SD cards are fast enough to support continuous shooting of high-res images with high performance DSLR and mirrorless cameras supporting the UHS-II interface. Sony was able to achieve such speeds using Sony's algorithm that "prevents decrease of data-writing speed and contribute to the camera's ability for successive high speed shooting". The SF-G cards are also shock proof, water proof, temperature resistant and X-ray proof. Sony also launched a high-speed SD memory card reader called MRW-S1, for use with the SF-G series priced at Rs. 2,300. It supports both UHS-II and USBS 3.1 Gen 1 interface.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Note5 India units have started receiving Android Nougat treatment. The Nougat update for Galaxy S6 edge+ brings the new firmware version to G928GDDU3CQC7, while the update for Galaxy Note5 brings the new firmware version N920GDDU3CQC7, and is being rolled out over the air. Since it's a major software update, it weighs around 1GB, so make sure to stay connected to WiFi, while downloading, and your phone has 50 percent charge. As per the change log, Nougat update for Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ brings new UX and various performance improvements. It also comes with new features like customisable quick settings, split-screen multi-tasking, improved Google keyboard, improved doze mode, Samsung Pass, and includes Android security patch for March. The same update is also available in neighboring countries including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and more. Source 1 | 2
Samsung at MWC 2017 introduced the updated Gear VR headset with a wireless controller powered by Oculus, but did not reveal the price and availability details. Now at the Galaxy S8 launch event, the South Korean tech giant revealed both the details. The new Samsung Gear VR headset with controller will cost $129 and will be available from April 21 in the US. If you already own a Gear VR, than you get just buy the controller separately for $39. To refresh your memory, the Gear VR's controller sports an ergonomic, curved design, that allows for one-handed control for better motion interaction. It provides various forms of motion like ability to point, drag and drop, tilt, shoot among others for an enhanced gaming experience. The controller has a touchpad, home button, volume and back keys and a wrist wrap to offer a secure grip. At launch, the controller will be compatible with 20 titles, however, Samsung says it plans to add 50 more games in the coming months. As far as the updated Gear VR headset is concerned, it features 42mm lenses with 101-degree FOV (field of view) and advanced distortion correction technology to minimize motion sickness. It supports both micro USB and USB Type-C port. The new Samsung Gear VR weighs 345g and comes in Orchid Gray color, while the Oculus powered controller weighs 64g and comes in Black color. They are compatible with Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung today introduced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus flagship at its Unpacked 2017 event. The South Korean tech giant also announced Samsung DeX, an Android-based desktop-like experience that is compatible with Galaxy S8. Samsung DeX is basically similar to Microsoft's Windows 10 Continuum feature, and will turn the Galaxy S8 into a Android PC. Users have to dock the Galaxy S8 on the DeX station, which connects the smartphone to an HDMI compatible monitor, and connect to any Bluetooth enabled USB or RF-type Keyboard and mouse for a PC like experience to access apps, edit documents, browse the web, watch videos and more. The DeX station features all the connectivity needs including 2 x USB
2.0 ports, and HDMI connector (offering 4K resolution at 30fps), Ethernet, USB Type-C power in and a cooling fan. It also has
Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) technology to charge your Samsung
smartphone quickly while connected.
Samsung says that DeX's redesigned Android UI is optimized for use with keyboard and mouse and includes resizable windows, multi-window support, contextual menus and desktop version Web browser. The company has collaborated with Microsoft and Adobe, to enable Samsung DeX compatibility with Microsoft Office and Adobe Mobile apps including Acrobat Reader and Lightroom Mobile. Samsung DeX also allows users to remotely and securely access virtual desktops through partner solutions including Citrix, VMware and Amazon Web Services. The Samsung DeX Station will be available globally with the Galaxy S8 and may be offered as a packaged bundle depending on region.
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ flagship, putting all the rumors to rest and the Galaxy Note7 fiasco behind it. The main highlight of the Galaxy S8 series is its sleek bezel-less design. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ sports larger Infinity Display, which is a bezel-less dual-edge display protected by Gorilla Glass 5 that takes up more than 80 percent of the phones front screen. Thanks to the Infinity Display, the Galaxy S8/S8 Plus boasts an expanded ration of 18:5:9 for a cinematic viewing experience. Both also support HDR video, and are the first in the world to get Mobile HDR Premium certification.
There'san invisible home button embedded underneath the screen, which functions just like a physical button, while Recent and Back buttons can be customized. The phone's fingerprint scanner and heart rate sensor are located on the back. It also includes an iris scanner on the front for facial recognition capabilities. Samsung's Bixby voice assistant is finally making its debut with the Galaxy S8/Galaxy S8+. It can be activated by pressing the dedicated hardware button or by saying "Bixby". The voice assistant lets users control multiple apps using voice commands. It can also respond to users queries like searching for image, setting reminder, shopping online, getting information, decode QR codes, translate foreign text via phone's camera and more. The phones comes with a new DeX service, that lets you use the Galaxy S8 like a PC using the DeX docking system.
As far as specifications are concerned, both Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ offer the same set of specs, but are differentiated by the screen size and battery capacity. The Galaxy S8 features 5.8-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display and packs 3000mAh battery. The Galaxy S8+ on the other hand has a bigger 6.2-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display and 3500mAh battery. The phones are powered by either a Snapdragon 835 octa-core chip or Exynos 9 Series 8895 chip depending on the market. They come with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. There's also a 6GB RAM/128GB model as well, which is targeted at market, where customers want more RAM and storage on their devices like China. For photography, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ comes with 12MP F/1.7 camera with dual-pixel sensor technology, wide-aperture and fast focus, which promises beautiful photos even in low-light condition. On the front there's 8MP f/1.7 camera, with enhanced autofocus features and facial recognition technology that can recognize and track faces to provide clear and focused selfies. Running Android 7.0 Nougat, the Galaxy S8 Duo are IP68 rated for water and dust resistance and comes with dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with GLONASS, USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, MFT and fast charging capabilities. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ comes in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver and Maple Gold colors. Coming to the pricing part, the Galaxy S8 is priced at $750 (Rs. 48,700) and the bigger Galaxy S8+ costs $850 (Rs. 55,000). Both the phone will be available for pre-order starting March 30 and will hit the shelves on April 21. The phones come with earphones tuned by AKG by Harman, which will be available separately for $99 (Rs. 6,500)
Samsung at its Unpacked 2017 event introduced the new Gear 360 camera with a new lightweight and compact design and 4K video recording capabilities. It also comes with enhanced features for high-quality content. The new Gear 360 now has a mushroom shape design, instead of the spherical shape. It is equipped with 8.4MP image sensor and Bright Lens F2.2 on both dual fisheye lenses to create high res images. The cameras can also capture 4K video for an immersive and realistic digital content. Thanks to various viewing modes, editing tools and photo effects and filters, users can view or edit the captured 360-degree video or still images. The camera also introduces real-time content sharing. Users can sync the Gear 360 with compatible smartphone or PC, for high-quality live-broadcasting or directly uploading the contents captured to various social platforms like Facebook, YouTube or Samsung VR. The new Gear 360 camera is IP53 certified for water and dust resistant and features microSD card slot, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 2.0 (Type-C) and a 1160mAh battery. The camera is compatible with Galaxy S8/S8+, Galaxy S7/S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6/S6 edge+/S6 edge, Galaxy A5 & A7 2017 edition, iPhone 7/7Plus, iPhone 6s/6s Plus, iPhone SE, Windows and macOS. Samsung is yet to announce the availability and the pricing details for its newest Gear 360. Source
Microsoft has announced that the Windows 10 Creators update will start rolling out on April 11 to users around the world. The release falls on the same day as its April Patch Tuesday security release. The
Creators Update will be a free update to those already running Windows
10. Like the Anniversary update, the Creators update will roll out in a phased manner, so don't expect the update to hit your Windows 10 laptop on the
same day. However if you can't wait for the update, you can manually
download and install the images of Windows 10 Creators Update Build
15063.
Creators update includes new features like like Night Light (to reduce blue light emitted by the screen), tab previews for Edge, additional security capabilities, improvements to Cortana, Picture-in-Picture view and much more. It also brings Beam streaming to the Windows 10 Xbox app, Game Mode which is designed to ensure the games run at the best frame rate possible and a new 3D paint app that lets you create, share and experience in 3D and mixed reality. The update was expected to include People integration and Windows Mixed Reality support, but these features have been pushed back until later this year. Now that the Creators Update is getting its official release in a few days, the focus will shift to Microsoft's next major update to Windows 10, which will be out later this year. The company is expected to reveal more details about the second update at its Build developers conference in May. Source | Via
Razer is upgrading its 17-inch Blade Pro top-end gaming laptop with Kaby Lake processor, faster memory and a higher price tag. The new Razer Blade Pro comes with an overclockable quad-core Kaby Lake Core i7-7820HQ (2.9GHz base / 3.9 GHz Turbo) and the 32GB RAM has received a bump to 2667MHz from the 2133MHz of the previous model. Razer says that you can overclock the CPU core to 4.3GHz by enabling "High Performance Mode". It also gets THX certification for both screen and audio jack. Razer says that Blade Pro is the first laptop to be qualified for THX Mobile certification which is "an accreditation reserved for high-performance mobile phones, tablets and laptops". The Razer Blade Pro's screen has been calibrated and tested for resolution, color accuracy and video playback performance via THX processes. Similarly the audio jack meets THX requirements for voltage output, frequency response, distortion, signal-to-noise ratio, and crosstalk that guarantees clear sound through headphones. As for the rest of the specs, nothing has changed. The Razer Blade Pro comes with 17.3-inch IGZO 4K display with G-Sync support, multiple SSD options (512GB/1TB/2TB) and NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1080 graphics (8GB GDDR5X VRAM). It includes Killer wireless (802.11ac WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1), Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port, 3 x USB 3.0 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card rearder and 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo port. The upgraded Razer Blade Pro will be available in April starting at $3,999. For comparison, the original model was priced $3,699. New Razer Blade Pro gaming laptop specifications
Lenovo's Snapdragon 820 powered Z2 Plus is now available even at a more affordable price on Amazon India. The phone's 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant is up for grabs at just Rs. 11,999 from the e-tailers website, down from the launch price of Rs. 17,999. The 4GB RAM/64GB storage model is also getting a price cut and will be available for Rs. 14,999, down from the launch price of Rs. 19,999. With the price cut, the Lenovo Z2 Plus becomes the most affordable Snapdragon 820 powered device in the market. It comes with 5-inch Full HD display, 13MP/8MP cameras, microSD card slot, dual-SIM slots, 4G LTE, VoLTE, USB Type-C, 3500mAh battery and fingerprint scanner. It runs Android Marshmallow out of the box, and is expected to get Nougat treatment in the near future. As of now, it's not clear, if the price drop is temporary or permanent.
Snapchat's Stories is a very popular feature, and Facebook has carbon-copied it to all its apps including Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. Now the popular social-networking giant has introduced Stories inside Facebook itself, allowing users to upload disappearing photos and videos from within Facebook's mobile app. To add to a story, tap on the “Your Story” icon in the Stories bar at the top of News Feed. Your stories will will disappear in 24 hours and they won’t appear on your Timeline or in News Feed unless you post them there, too.
Apart from Stories, Facebook app is also getting in app camera effects and a new Direct feature. The app now has a camera icon of the top left, that allows users to take photos, videos and add dozen of effects like masks, frames and interactive filters. Users can also swipe right from the NewsFeed to launch camera app. Facebook is partnering with brands to create masks for upcoming movies including Alien: Covenant, Despicable Me 3, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Power Rangers, Smurfs: The Lost Village and Wonder Woman.
Lastly, the new Direct feature allows users to share individual photos or videos with a specific friends for a limited time. You can send a photo or a video to your friend, who'll only be able to view it and replay it for reply. Once the conversation on the photo/video ends, the content will no longer be visible in Direct. The new in app camera effects, Stories and Direct feature will roll out starting this week for Facebook app for Android and iOS. Source
