Google Removes Samsung's Ad blocker from Play Store

Just days after Samsung adds the a new set of APIs within its stock web browser that will be used for ad blocking. Google says Android’s newest ad blocker has been removed for violating developer guidelines.

The company pulled off Android’s newest ad blocker from Play Store with little explanation. Brian Kennish, developer at Rocketship Apps, the company behind Adblock Fast shows the little explaination given by Play Store Team below:

Hi Developers at Rocketship Apps,

I reviewed Adblock Fast, com.rocketshipapps.adblockfast, and found that it violates section 4.4 of the Developer Distribution Agreement. This particular app has been disabled as a policy strike.

Just as a reminder, you’ve agreed to follow the Google Play Developer Program Policies and additional enforcement could occur if there are further policy issues with your apps.

If you’ve reviewed the policies and feel this rejection may have been in error, please reach out to our policy support team. One of my colleagues will get back to you within 2 business days.

I appreciate your support of Google Play!

Best,
[Redacted]
Google Play Review Team

We here Appreciate the step taken by Google today. Its not Google who will be only beneficiary with removal of these kind of Apps, as many of the websites reported today that Google’s main income is from advertisements that’s the reason behind the removal. Its not Like that its also in the benefit of Bloggers and to even those websites who have reported this news in taunting manner.

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Youtube may gives 360 degree Live videos for VR users

As the Virtual reality headsets are becoming popular day by day. That’s why it seems, Youtube also want to be ready for it as per the report from BUZZFEED, the company is meeting with several 360-degree camera manufacturers for hosting videos seamlessly on its service.

YouTube needs to overcome various challenges to create 360-degree video in real-time or near real-time, and getting those could require coordination with the camera makers. 360-degree cameras are typically circular rigs carrying multiple cameras at once to capture every possible angle. There’s also the issue of turning raw camera output into viewer-ready video. Anyhow if Youtube is bring 360 degree live videos on its service than it is a big thing, we here very for this coming feature in Youtube.

For now, Still it’s not clear just when live 360-degree YouTube video support might be ready, nor what filming hardware might initially offer compatibility with YouTube’s system.

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AT&T's Galaxy Note 5 Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow Beta

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is Getting Android Marshmallow beta for testing in US. Earlier last month this process of updating device with marshmallow beta is started by the company in South Korea and Uk for Galaxy S6.

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Today we are talking about Galaxy Note 5 getting Android Marshmallow Beta. The company has selected 200 users which own the device, and decided to kick off beta testing for those units. Now, users received an email with instructions on installing the beta update using the company’s app. Some of the participants already started receiving the Android 6.0 beta update for their Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A).

The update is 1.4GB big and it also comes with a February Android security patch. Some changes in the TouchWiz are the notification bar area, which was arguably the biggest eyesore of TouchWiz, has nowreceived a white theme with light blue accents, and the beta testers report how the wholeinterface, as well as the keyboard, have become faster and more responsive, thanks to this new TouchWiz on Marshmallow combo.. So it seems Galaxy Note 5 users may get Marshmallow update very soon.

 

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India Emerges as the Second Largest Smartphone Market passes the U.S.

Here’s one more title for India as it has surpassed the U.S. Earlier, India was at the third position and U.S. was standing at 2nd and China is at top.

As per the Counterpoint research, India is at second position in terms of active unique smartphone users, with the total base crossing 220 million users.

“India has inched past USA to become the second largest smartphone market in terms of active unique smartphone user base in the world , with the total base crossing 220 million users,” said Tarun Pathak, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research. However he added that, “India still has a long way to go as the smartphone penetration of the total potential population is still below 30 per cent.”

Well, In India, sales of feature phones have declined and overall phones sales forecast is similar. Due to demand of more connected phones users are opting for smartphones. Also LTE trend is making pace in Indian market. Now a days every budget device is coming with LTE capability in it as major telecom operators have rolled out the 4G networks.

There’s a lot more of connectivity is required for the users as India is still lagging behind as  only 30% population is using smartphones. There’s a long way to go and we hope soon India will be catching China and connectivity will get boost in rural areas.

How do you see this ranking position? What do you think?

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Microsoft Acquires Swiftkey for $250 Million

Microsoft confirms the Swiftkey acquisition but price is not out in public. Through some sources and reports on all around the web the Microsoft acquires Swiftkey for $250 million.

 

“In this cloud-first, mobile-first world, SwiftKey’s technology aligns with our vision for more personal computing experiences that anticipate our needs versus responding to our commands, and directly supports our ambition to reinvent productivity by leveraging the intelligent cloud,” Harry Shum, EVP of technology and research, said in a blog post

Earlier SwiftKey announced a $17.5 million funding round in 2013. Investors include Accel Partners, Index Ventures, and Octopus Investments. The company started in 2008 and had offices in London, San Francisco, and Seoul. For a reminder SwiftKey is installed on 300 million mobile devices, and it supports 89 languages, according to the company’s website. OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi have partnered with SwiftKey in the past.

Now tell us how you rate this Acquisition?

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Samsung confirms Galaxy S7 edge on their Official developer Website

As we all know that Samsung is gearing up for the launch of The Next Galaxy device on 21st February. We have little doubt on which device is going to launch and what will be its name but now all things are clear it will be Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Although their many rumors and leaks all around the web but names are not out earlier Officially.

Moreover, The page serves as an information portal for the different ways you can make use of the Edge displays on various Edge devices. Edge Single Plus display option can be used in the three distinctive ways namely the Quick access, Quick view and Quick control types.

In previous rumors and leaks Galaxy S7 edge will have Quad HD resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels. Additionally, the AnTuTu listing reveals that the SM-G935A Galaxy variation will sport a Snapdragon 820 chipset, an Adreno 530 GPU unit, as well as the lavish amount of 4GB of RAM. Along with these camera information is also reveled which is 12 MP on back and 5 MP on front.

You can go through all the rumors about Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.

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Valentine's Day Motorola Deals are out: Huge Savings On Moto Devices

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Valentine’s Day Motorola offers are applicable on Moto 360 2015 and the Moto G 2015 for £298 ($427), a discount of £80 from their combined retail price of £378 ($542).The deal is valid until 11:59PM, February 5.

Also you can save $75 off when you get your one-and-only Moto X Pure Edition in an exclusive design by Jonathan Adler. There are some conditions that you need to follow and only then you will be able to get the offer.

Here are some conditions you need to follow:

Offer valid through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16 or while supplies last. Moto G (3rd Gen.) and two Shells ($29.98 value) must be added to cart for discount to apply.

Offer valid through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16 or while supplies last. Moto 360 (2nd Gen.) in metal and leather band ($39.99 value) must be added to cart for discount to apply.

Offer valid for Moto X Pure Edition designed by Jonathan Adler only through 10:59 a.m. CT on 2/16/16. Discount applied at checkout. Moto X upgrades are available at an extra cost as stated in Moto Maker.

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Whatsapp hits One Billion Active Users; Gmail also on the same peak

Here’s one more milestone for Whatsapp as they have touched one Billion active users. Whatsapp’s success story is not one day’s show they have consequently touched 200 Million, 700 Million and 900 Million subscribers.

Facebook’s WhatsApp messenger and Google’s Gmail have both crossed the 1 billion monthly active user milestone, meaning that one-seventh of the world’s population now uses them both. Whatsapp today posted on their blog that they have touched the 100 Billion Active users.

On the occasion Whatsapp said, “We are proud of this milestone, and we’re humbled by the extraordinary ways all of you have used WhatsApp. Whether it’s sharing vital information during natural disasters or health emergencies, finding a date, growing a small business, buying an engagement ring, or seeking a better life – we’re honored to be a small part of what people are doing to make their lives and the lives of those around them better.”

Last month, Whatsapp also suspended its renewal fee of $1. It does not means that Whatsapp is not earning they are earning and they are planning to monetize the Whatsapp in new way. As per the reports it seems that Whatsapp is testing tools that will allow users to use the service to communicate with businesses and organizations. Also, some Facebook integration is also coming soon as per reports.

On the other hand Alphabet Inc has also revealed that Gmail has also crossed 1 Billion active users. It’s a coincidence or something else but these stats are quite good.

Source: WhatsApp, Gmail (Twitter)

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ASUS ZenFone Zoom is Available in US for $399

Asus Zenfone Zoom[unlocked] a camera centric phone is available in US for $399. Earlier in January it is launched in India. It is among the most interesting android devices launched in CES 2015.

Asus Zenfone Zoom is powered with a quad-core 2.5 GHz Intel Atom Z3590 processor, the 5.5-inch phone costs $399 unlocked with 64GB internal storage. The smartphone is having  4GB RAM count, Full HD screen, and 3,000 mAh battery. Moreover, phone is having 13 MP rear camera with 3 x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom and 5 MP front camera.

With these kind of specs we think this Smartphone from Asus is quite affordable. It is available in US through B&H website for $399.

 

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