Google Chrome Will Soon Get an Ad Blocker that Blocks Annoying Ads: Report

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

Google is working on an ad blocker to embed it in the Google Chrome browser. Google itself is an ad company and is now looking to block ads from websites that are ruining the experience of users. 

The report came from Wall Street Journal, and it states that the ad blocker is not a fill fledged ad blocker. Instead, it will block some ads in websites that are giving users a headache. 

There are some potential sites which are flooded with ads. Even though users will erase ads, some more will arise, which is causing users to search for an ad blocker. 

The report further cites that Google will kill ads such as pop up, auto-play ads. Google is looking to add the feature in coming weeks, and it is also said that the search giant has finished testing the feature.

Moto Z Play new update fixes low notification volume and adds a new System Animation

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 20, 2017       

The Moto Z Play has now started receiving a new software update with some new features, bug fixes and Stability improvement in India. The update arrives as software version NPN25.137-24-1. 

This new update contains Notification tone volume fix and a new OS update animation, It weighs in at 195MB. It's worth noticing that apart from few new features and bug fixes, the update remains on the last January security patch and still runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. While this update would have been more exciting if it had brought Nougat 7.1.2, which is already available for Google's Pixel and Nexus devices. 

If you haven't got the notification of this new software update yet, Just go to Software updates menu in Settings, and It will automatically start downloading the latest update. The update will take around 10-15 minutes to get Installed on your device.

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Sharp Aquos R With Snapdragon 835 SoC and Emopa AI Assistant Announced

 By Unknown on April 20, 2017       

Sharp, the Japanese smartphone brand has announced its 2017 flagship phone, namely, the Sharp Aquos R. The smartphone packs in some insane specifications and costs way cheaper than the other flagship phones out there. 

Being a display maker, Sharp has packed a 5.3-inch 2K HDR display IGZO display on the phone, which comes with 120Hz refresh rate. Under-the-hood, the phone has powerful Snapdragon 835 chip, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Sadly, the storage in the phone can't be expanded. 

The phone packs a 22.6MP rear camera with OIS, f/1.9 aperture, and LED flash. Sharp has added a 16.3MP front-facing camera which can capture wide-angle shots. The phone comes preinstalled with Android 7.1 Nougat and is backed by a 3160mAh battery. The phone also has a fingerprint sensor embedded into its home button. 

Sharp is also betting big in the AI department with its all new 'Emopa.' This AI engine of Sharp works same as other assistants available out there. The phone is waterproof and dustproof one with IP68 certification. 

Grab the Google Pixel 2 Concept's wallpaper here!

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

A couple of days ago, we wrote an article on a brand new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel launcher concept, which was shared by Gabriel Zegarra and it looks absolutely stunning.

Some of you guys were asking about the wallpaper used in these concept Images. So you can grab the concept's wallpaper along with few other beautiful wallpapers from below.

Credits: Rose pilkington

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to Come With 6.4-inch QHD+ Display, Dual Rear Camera: KGI Analyst

 By Unknown on April 19, 2017       

Samsung last month announced its flagship phones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in India with dual curved Infinity displays, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 12MP Rear Camera, and 8MP front-facing camera. Slowly, Samsung is launching the phones in all the countries, and the focus is now shifting towards its upcoming big phone- the Galaxy Note 8.

While Samsung made everyone forget about the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, the world will still be looking at Galaxy Note 8. Today, the popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the Note 8 will be the first phone from the South Korean smartphone giant to feature dual camera at the rear. 

Samsing will add one 12MP sensor and one 13MP sensor in the phone. Out of which, the 12MP sensor will include 3x optical zoom capabilties and wide-angle lens and also a 13MP telephoto lens. Both the cameras will come with OIS.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Note 8 will pack a 6.4-inch QHD+ display with similar design of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The trademark S Pen will also be present and the phone will be powered by either the Exynos 8895 chip or Snapdragon 835 SoC, depending on the region. 

The analyst also said that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ received a huge reception by the audience even after the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.

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Here are the first official camera samples from the Xiaomi Mi6

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

Xiaomi Mi6 went official today packing the latest developments the company has to offer - beautiful and unique design, Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU, and two 12MP sensors. One sensor will capture regular shots, and the other one is a telephoto sensor, same as the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

The Xiaomi Mi6 camera comes with an optical zoom dual camera that takes clearer photos of distant subjects, and gives portrait shots an unparalleled background blur effect. The device comes with a 2X Lossless Zoom feature that also possesses 10X Digital Zoom if you are capturing still images.

And while we already know the camera is meant for greatness, so here are some official Camera samples of Xiaomi's Mi6. Like always, we would advise you to wait for some real samples from Mi6’s camera until we can make our final judgment.

Google accidentally releases confidential test build of May 2017 security update to Pixel XL

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 19, 2017       

Google's Pixel XL users are reportedly getting "Confidential Internal Only" OTA with May 2017 security patch on their devices. The size of the software was just over 62MB in file size and was meant to hit the devices in May.

The screenshot below clearly states that the software update was for Googlers-only, who test the upcoming software updates for Google devices. The screenshot also mentions that the Google employees are not allowed to "discuss or comment" externally regarding the Confidential Internal Only OTA(s).

The update doesn't seem to bring any visible changes or new features. The update comes with build no. N2G470. Like every other security patch update, Google is expected to roll out the May, 2017 security patch to Pixel and Nexus devices on the first Monday of the month.

Via: AndroidPolice

Xiaomi Mi 6 Debuts in China With Snapdragon 835 SoC, Dual Rear Camera, and Lacks 3.5mm Headphone Jack

 By Unknown on April 19, 2017       

Xiaomi Mi 6 finally goes official in China, the company's homeland. As rumored, Xiaomi did not launch two variants of the phone, and there's no Mi 6 Plus in real life. Xiaomi might announce it in coming months. 

However, speculations were not wrong regarding the specifications of the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6 retains the same display size of 5.15-inch as its predecessor Xiaomi Mi 5 and has Full HD resolution. At the heart of the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 540 GPU. The phone comes with two storage options- 64GB and 128GB. 

Xiaomi has added a dual rear camera setup on the phone with two 12MP sensors. One sensor will capture regular shots, and the other one is a telephoto sensor, same as the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The phone comes 2*2 Wi-Fi band that delivers double speeds and broader range. It also has support for NFC for Mi-Pay. 

The Mi 6 comes with a larger 3340mAh battery with Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0. There's also a silver colored variant of the phone, which looks incredibly dope. The Mi 6GB+64GB model will come with a price tag of 2499 Yuan ($363), and the 6GB+128GB variant comes with a price tag of 2899 ($421). The premium silver variant ships for 2999 Yuan ($435). 

Samsung Galaxy S8 pre-orders hit a million, break record

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 18, 2017       

According to a new report out from Korea, the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones touched a million since April 7. This figure is the highest preorder amount on record for a new phone in Samsung's home country.

Samsung is expected to ship 60 million Galaxy S8(s) units overall, and according to analysts prediction, 50 million of those units will be purchased this year alone.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will hit the shelves in the US and South Korea on April 21 and Samsung can't wait to get their best phones yet into the hands of customers starting this Friday. 

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in India on April 19, that is tomorrow. The Smartphone will be available for pre-order on Flipkart following the launch.

Via: The Investor