Google Pixel 2 to feature Snapdragon 835 processor

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 24, 2017       

This year's Google Pixel will be the most anticipated phone of 2017, which is rumored to release in October. Google Pixel 2, the next instalment from the internet giant’s stable, might feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor just like the SoC of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Mi6.

As spotted by Roland Quandt of Winfuture, the 2017 Google's Smartphones under codename "taimen", "muskie" and "walleye" has appeared in the AOSP code with the CPU model number as "MSM8998" i.e. Snapdragon 835.

According to earlier rumors, the Walleye will be the smaller Pixel, whereas the Taimen is being touted as the third phone, which will be massive to hold.

The Google Pixel 2 is expected to come with a much improved camera hardware with the key focus on enhancing the low-light photography. Speculations are also such that the Pixel 2 is reported to ditch the 3.5mm audio jack. All said, we now have the upcoming Pixel phone SoCs confirmed. 

Source: Winfuture

Samsung Wemogee: A Communication Tool Aimed at People With Language Disorders

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

Samsung Electronics has launched a new communication application called as Wemogee. The application is primarily designed for users who are suffering from aphasia and other language disorders, who in turn were not able to express their ideas and emotions with others. 

As of now, there are over three million people worldwide suffering from aphasia, and this application helps in improves the communication level between people with emojis and other innovative ways. 

The application is developed in collaboration with a team of speech therapists and the application functions as a kind of translator between text and emojis. With this application, Samsung is looking to change the way people communicate. 

The Wemogee will be up for download from April 28 and can supports two languages for now- English and Italian. 

Source: Wemogee

Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 pass Wi-Fi certification; Release date is nearing

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 24, 2017       

There were some rumors online saying that Samsung will release the Galaxy Note 7 again to market with a smaller battery. Also, Samsung confirmed the same news a couple of months ago as they have to follow some regulatory rules of the Korean government and planning to release the phone sometime later this year.

Now, the Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just got the Wi-Fi certification, confirming it's resurrection. The SM-N930-models are the variations of the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 that is expected to be launched in June.

As rumored earlier, the phone will come with a smaller 3200mAh battery and Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

For the uninitiated, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 back in August 2016, but the phone soon started exploding due to some manufacturing and battery defects, which ultimately led Samsung to abandon the phone. 

Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy S8 costs to make

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

Samsung's latest smartphones, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ have shown us how it should bring back the lost trust for a brand that has gone through the entire Galaxy Note 7 debacle six months ago. The entire world waited for six months, and each and every member is definitely impressed with the phone. 

According to the data released by analytics firm IHS Markit on April 20, its costs $307.5 to Samsung for building a single unit of the Galaxy S8 and that's way higher than the Apple iPhone 7. To be precise, it is nearly $82.70 more than the iPhone 7 manufacturing costs. 

Also, the firm revealed that the Galaxy S8 is the most expensive smartphone to build. Sadly, the firm did not reveal the manufacturing cost of Galaxy S8+. If it does, then surely, the S8+ would have been the most expensive one. 

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ comes with an innovative edge-to-edge display, top notch hardware, and great cameras as well. Certainly, the phones are a great deal to watch out for. 

Via: Sammobile

Chip Maker Qualcomm and Gear Maker Samsung Already Started Working on the Galaxy S9's Processor: Report

 By Unknown on April 24, 2017       

It's been just one month since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and the company has already started working with Qualcomm for the Galaxy S9's processor. 

Samsung and Qualcomm have partnered with each other last year, and Samsung solely manufactured the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, which also led to several smartphone launch delays.

Also, the report cites that the processor will be called as Snapdragon 845, which is expected to deliver better performance than the Snapdragon 835. But, we can't speak about the performance this early. 

The Snapdragon 845 SoC is also expected to be built on the 10nm manufacturing process as Samsung recently teased its second-generation 10nm manufacturing process promising 10 percent better performance and 15 percent more power efficiency. 

A Moto X Style user upgraded his device to 4GB of RAM

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

Launched back in 2015, the Moto X Style packs 3GB RAM and comes with 32GB Storage. Think 3GB of RAM or 32GB Internal memory is too low for a Smartphone like Moto X Style in 2017? How about 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage?

In particular, a Moto X Style user "Gopimfam" from China made it possible to upgrade the RAM as well as the Internal storage of the Moto X Style. The user has also uploaded some images showing the Moto X Style (XT1570) running with 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal storage.

A couple of weeks ago, a Nexus 5X user reportedly upgraded his Smartphone's RAM from 2GB to 4GB. Accordingly, Local companies in China will happily upgrade your RAM, all the way up to 4GB, for up to CNY 400 ($60). If you don’t want to go up to 4GB, you can upgrade to 3GB for a low price.

Obviously, this isn’t something everyone would be able to do, but if you are absolutely in love with your Smartphone and want to keep it going for next few years, something like this could certainly help with that. This is likely a practice that won’t take off in your country in any real capacity, but for those that can make it to the China, and don’t mind voiding their warranty, it’s a quick and cheap option to upgrade the RAM available in your device pretty quickly.

AVG Antivirus for Android

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

When it comes to protecting your phone, not just any free antivirus app will get the job done. With so many threats both in the cyber world and the physical one working against your device’s security, you really need the best free antivirus for Android that’s available to get proper coverage and ensure your sensitive data is truly kept safely away from the wrong hands. Fortunately, AVG AntiVirus is available to Android owners everywhere, and offers you a level of protection that’s unparalleled by other free apps that are currently available.

Some of the benefits that really set AVG mobile antivirus software apart from the rest include options like:

• The ability to scan for potential threats like viruses and malware at any point in time, and immediate removal of any issues that might be found.

• Scanning of any webpages you might be visiting, and a redirect to an AVG safe page if potential harmful content is found on the page you’re attempting to access.

• Analyzing of WiFi networks you’re connected to, to ensure there are no encryption errors to threaten your phone while you browse or take care of business.

• Providing an encrypted vault that you can use to store all of the most sensitive photos, files and documents in your phone, preventing unwelcome guests from getting their hands on the data.

• A variety of antitheft tool, ranging from a simple location program to the ability to wipe your phone’s SD card remotely to keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.

• A feature that snaps a picture of anyone that enters the wrong password into your phone more than 3 times, and emails the results to you.

Each of these features serves to make AVG AntiVirus the best free protection application in the current market, and helps to ensure your phone is safe and secure in all aspects while you take care of your busy schedule.

Upcoming Moto Smartphones to come with ZUK's ZUI

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2017       

Motorola has already started working on the 2017 Moto Smartphones, the specs and design of these devices are no longer a mystery, as all the devices have been already leaked multiple times. 

Now, Lenovo’s Vice-President Alex Chen Yu on Microblogging platform Weibo (deleted), has disclosed that the upcoming Moto smartphones would feature the intuitive ZUI which is used on its ZUK brand.

Motorola may now be the property of Lenovo, but the company's Moto phones still retain one feature that their fans love them for - nearly stock Android UI. It's not clear that whether the ZUI will be on all upcoming Moto smartphones or only for the Moto phones sold in China. 

This year, Motorola is expected to launch the cheapest smartphone lineup, the Moto C series and Moto E4 series, the next generation Moto Z flagship models, the Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force. 

Via: Mydrivers

Samsung to Roll Out Red Tint Fixing Update Next Week: Report

 By Unknown on April 23, 2017       

Samsung is off to an incredible start with the Galaxy S8 and S8+ as they were received by the audience. After the Galaxy Note 7 faisco, Samsung was bothered of not gaining the lost trust, but that seems to be not the case as the phone has received well over 1 million prebookings. 

However, a couple of days ago, various owners who received the Galaxy S8 said that a red tint is seen on the display constantly. The best part is Samsung is aware of the issue. 

According to report from The Investor, Samsung will roll out an update to the Galaxy S8, which will fix the issue as the problem is caused due to a small manufacturing issue. "We can’t release a specific date yet, but the update will occur next week at the latest," said a spokesperson to the source. 

Moreover, if the issue exist even after the update, Samsung will replace the units with a new one, cites the report.