Thursday, February 25, 2016

Google Accelerated Mobile Pages Project (AMP) Launched Officially

Google launches its Accelerated Mobile Pages Project(AMP). As now days the mobile and tablet users are increasing day by day. So google is trying to make the Google search more fast and accurate for users.


AMP accelrated mobile pages


AMP is great for browsing the web on mobile devices because webpages built with AMP load an average of four times faster and use 10 times less data than equivalent non-AMP pages. The program involves an open-source, HTML-based format for web developers to use in order to function correctly. On their end, publishers get more potential visitors and Google is attempting to support as many ad providers as possible without sacrificing performance.


Also Read: Are You Ready For Installing Apps from Google Search Results?


It is very good initiative from google to the users for giving a lightning-fast reading experience for top stories. If you want to check it out, it’s as simple as opening Chrome and searching your little heart out.



Google Accelerated Mobile Pages Project (AMP) Launched Officially

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Official: Facebook Reaction Buttons Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry Lands Below Every Post

Facebook has launched its much awaiting feature of adding Reaction Buttons of Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry along with the popular Like button.


facebook reactions animation


These buttons are is now a reality in your news feed and comment sessions, as they are rolling out globally as we speak. Facebook called these new buttons as reactions. The total of six reactions are there to entertain you up – Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry.


Well, there’s no dislike button that Facebook has given in the newly launched reactions as Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg wants to stay positive.


You need to follow the procedure to add one of the new Reactions. To add just hover over the Like button with your mouse or trackpad on the desktop browser, or hold down the Like button on mobile to see the reaction image options, then tap either Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad or Angry.


So guys are you ready for this new feature on Facebook? How do you feel about this new feature.



Official: Facebook Reaction Buttons Like, Love, Haha, Wow, Sad and Angry Lands Below Every Post

Xiaomi Mi 5 Launched with Snapdragon 820 at MWC 2016

Xiaomi launched its much awaited flagship device Xiaomi Mi 5 in an event at MWC 2016. Xiaomi Mi 5 is pretty much as high-end Android Smartphone and has a price tag lower than the other major companies like Samsung, LG and Sony. Xiaomi Mi 5 has three variants and its price starts from CNY 1,999 (21,000 INR).


Xiaomi Mi 5


Xiaomi Mi 5 is powered by a Quad-Core Snadpragon 820 processor and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with two-tone LED flash and 4 megapixel front camera. It is also packed with USB Type-C port and a 3000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, fingerprint sensor is present and phone also has a 3D glass body with strong glass.


Moreover, Xiaomi Mi 5 will be available in three versions – standard edition featuring 3GB LPDD4 RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage priced at CNY 1,999 (approximately INR 21,000); high version featuring 3GB LPDD4 RAM and 64GB storage priced at CNY 2,299 (approximately INR 24,000), and exclusive edition featuring 4GB LPDD4 RAM and 128GB storage priced at CNY 2,999 (approximately INR. 31,500).


Coming to Availability of this smartphone company says Mi 5 will be available form 1st March 2016 in China and it will soon comes to India.



Xiaomi Mi 5 Launched with Snapdragon 820 at MWC 2016

Xiaomi Mi 4S goes official with Finger Print Sensor

Xiaomi unveils its new mid-range android smartphone Mi 4S in China. Xiaomi Mi 4S comes in White, Black, Pink and Gold colours. It offers a more affordable option for those with almost the same need for power but don’t have the same budget. Xaiomi Mi 4S is available in market from next month for 1699 Yuan (approximately 17,822 INR).


Xiaomi Mi 4S


Xiaomi Mi 4S is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 with 3 GB of RAM, Adreno 418 GPU, 64GB storage space, a 13 megapixel camera and a 5 megapixel camera on the front. It is also packed with a 3260 mAh battery with support for fast-charging and USB Type-C double-charging. On the connectivity front, it has WiFi 802.11a/b/g/N/ ac dual-band wireless network with MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 4.1.


Also Read:Xiaomi sends out Invites for Mi 5 Launch on 24th Feb


On the availability of Xaiomi Mi 4S, company did not yet announced in which other market the smartphone will be launched. Stay Tuned for more info.



Xiaomi Mi 4S goes official with Finger Print Sensor

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Comparison: OnePlus 2 Vs. Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which has been launched couple of days ago. We have done various comparison of its brother handset, Galaxy S7 with LG G5, and various other devices which you can check here.
oneplus 2 vs galaxy s7 edge


OnePlus 2 which is said as “flagship killer” device has got some new competitors from launchings at MWC 2016. To know whether OnePlus 2 can compete with these recently launched flagship devices, we are going to do a comparison of OnePlus 2 Vs. Galaxy S7 Edge.


Before starting the comparison let you guys know that both the devices are having same size display, both are flagship devices of their companies, both have divergent hardware.


Well the the OnePlus 2 is few months old and Galaxy S7 edge is announced 2 days ago. There are lot many differences in there but price difference is gonna quite high between both the devices. Also OnePlus 2 have sharp edges while on Galaxy S7 Edge you hand will glide showing its curved body.


Into the Processor and power, OnePlus 2 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 while Galaxy S7 Edge has come with Snapdragon 820 which is tremendously better than the 810.


Let’s have a look at some other specs:


















































CategoryGalaxy S7 edgeOnePlus 2
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Marshmallow
Display5.5-inch 2560×1440

Super AMOLED

Dual edge screen

Gorilla Glass 4
5.5-inch 1920×1080

IPS LCD

In-cell touch

Gorilla Glass
ProcessorQuad-core Snapdragon 820

or Octa-core Samsung Exynos
Octa-core Snapdragon 810
Storage32GB16 or 64GB
ExpandablemicroSD up to 200GBNo
RAM4GB3 or 4GB
Rear Camera12MP f/1.7

1.4-micron pixels

OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, LED flash
13MP f/2.0

6 lenses, OIS, laser focus, dual-LED flash
Front Camera5MP f/1.75MP
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 ac MIMO

Bluetooth v4.2 LE

ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC
Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO

Bluetooth v4.1, USB 2.0
Chargingmicro-USB

Fast charging

Qi wireless

Powermat wireless
USB-C
Battery3000 mAh

Non-removable
3300 mAh

Non-removable
Water resistanceIP68 ratingNo
SecurityOne-touch fingerprint sensor

Samsung KNOX
One-touch fingerprint sensor
Dimensions142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm
Weight152g175 g

 


Additionally, have a look at what has launched at MWC 2016. What Samsung launched and LG has come up with and where Sony stands at MWC 2016.



Comparison: OnePlus 2 Vs. Galaxy S7 Edge

Monday, February 22, 2016

Gionee S8 Announced with Force Touch Display at MWC 2016

Gionee announced its Flagship Device Gionee S8 with full metal design during MWC 2016 at Barcelona. Gionee S8 is packed with some interesting hardware and software features like it comes with the Force Touch Display. The Device is priced at 449 Euros (34,000 INR).


Gionee S8


Gionee S8 is powered with a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset (octa-core Processor) with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The 3,000mAh can be fast charged at 18W (9V, 2A). It runs on Android 6.0 marshmallow with custom Amigo 3.2 skin and has a fingerprint reader on its Home key.


Also Read: Huawei Launches its 2-in-1 Matebook at MWC 2016


Moreover, Gionee features a 5.5 inch Full HD AMOLED display with Force Touch Capabilities similar to iPhone 6. Now coming to the Camera it has a 16 MP primary camera with PDAF as well as a laser autofocus system. Gionee S8 also packs in some added features like time lapse and slow motion video support. Now onto the Connectivity Gionee S8 supports 4G bands ( dual SIM setup) VoLTE support and Cat 6 LTE as well.



Gionee S8 Announced with Force Touch Display at MWC 2016

Sony Xperia X Performance vs Xperia X vs Xperia XA: Comparison of Brothers

After Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5, Now it’s turn for Xperia X series to compete with each other. Today, Sony announced Xperia X series which consists of three new devices – Sony Xperia X Performance, Sony Xperia X and Sony Xperia XA.


Sony Xperia X Performance vs Xperia X vs Xperia XA


Along with the devices, there also comes few accessories like Xperia Ear, Bluetooth Commander and some conceptual things.


Well, moving on, let’s see who wins the battle between Sony Xperia X Performance vs Xperia X vs Xperia XA ?






































ComponentsSony
Xperia X Performance
Sony
Xperia X
Sony
Xperia XA
PlatformAndroid 6 MarshmallowAndroid 6 MarshmallowAndroid 6 Marshmallow
Dimensions144.8 x 71.1 x 7.6mm

164.4 g weight
 142.7 x 69.4 x 7.9mm

153g weight
143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9mm

137.4g weight
Display5″ Full HD (1080 x 1920)5″ Full HD (1080 x 1920)5” HD (720 x 1280)
SoCSnapdragon 820Snapdragon 650MediaTek MT6755
RAM3 GB3 GB2 GB
Cameras23MP, Predictive Hybrid AF

13MP front cam
23MP, Predictive Hybrid AF

13MP front cam
13MP Exmor RS, 1/3″
8 MP front camera
Storage32 GB

with microSD support
32 GB (1 SIM) / 64 GB (2 SIM)

with microSD support
16 GB

with microSD support
Battery2700 mAh2620 mAh2300 mAh

 


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More from MWC 2016 can be found here.



Sony Xperia X Performance vs Xperia X vs Xperia XA: Comparison of Brothers

Sony Xperia X Series Phones at MWC 2016

Sony didn’t reveal the Xperia Z6, but instead launched Xperia X Series which consists three new devices namely Xperia X, Xperia, XA, and Xperia X Performance.


Xperia X


We’re not only talking about the mobile industry but also services and products that allow people to connect, interact, and do more intelligent functions. Sony is not only talking about the mobile industry but also services and products that allow people to connect, interact, and do more intelligent functions.


Sony Xperia X. It is packed with a 5.0-inch screen having Full HD resolution powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 3GB RAM, 32/64GB or storage. It is embedded with a  microSD card slot for storage expansion, Dual SIM support. It is consists a huge sensor of 23MP camera (with 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor, 5x Clear Image Zoom, and Predictive Hybrid AF), 13MP front-facing camera (with 22mm wide-angle F2.0 lens and a 1/3-inch sensor), and a 2620 mAh battery.


Sony Xperia X Intro Video:



Sony Xperia X Performance. The display size is same as that of the Xperia x, it consists a 5.0-inch Full HD screen. It is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 whichis fueled with 3GB RAM and have 32/64GB variants or storage. There’s a microSD card slot for storage expansion, Dual SIM support, 23MP camera (with 1/2.3-inch Exmos RS sensor, 5x Clear Image Zoom, and Predictive Hybrid AF), 13MP front-facing camera (with 22mm wide angle F2.0 lens, 1/3-inch sensor), and a 2620 mAh battery.


Sony Xperia X Performance Intro Video:


Sony Xperia XA. It is bolted with a 5-inch HD screen, 2GB RAM, 16GB built-in storage, 13MP 1/3-inch Exmor RS sensor, 8MP front shooter, MediaTek MT6755 processor, and a 2300 mAh battery.
Sony Xperia XA Intro Video:


All the devices are going to be made available in four colors which include Rose Gold, Lime Gold, White, and Graphite Black. There are some accessories also that will be made available as the phone gets out for launching. Xperia X series is going to have different Style Covers which will be ready for the Xperia X, XA, and X Performance at that time.


Currently there’s no word on the pricing and availability, we have no idea yet but Sony will reveal these details in some upcoming days.


Stay Connected for then! Also check out MWC 2016 news and know more what LG and Samsung brought up yesterday.



Sony Xperia X Series Phones at MWC 2016

Samsung Starts Rolling Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in UKnd S6 Edge in UK

Samsung Starts Rolling Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in Uk on the Vodafone network with build number XXU3DPB8. The will come to other networks in the Country Very Soon.


Galaxy S6


The Android 6.0 Marshmallow brings an updated visual design on the software front, newer version of Samsung’s Internet browser, Cross App functionality in built-in apps, Google Now on Tap, Doze, and better permissions control. If you did not get the OTA notification check it manually by going through Settings > About Device > Software Updates.


The South Korean Tech Gaint Unveils their Flagship Devices Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in an event at mobile world congress (MWC 2016). Both the new smartphones are running on Android 6.0 Maarshmallow out of the box.



Samsung Starts Rolling Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in UKnd S6 Edge in UK