Nokia 6, 5 and 3 will get latest Android update
2017-06-04T18:54:00-07:00
Android O is the next version of Google's mobile platform, and was announced at the search giant's annual IO conference in May. The Android O update is not slated to be available until Q3 2017 (October), and it's unlikely the new Nokia smartphones will get the update right away.
The spokesperson told us they couldn't comment on the arrival date for Android O on the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 – but in the past it has sometimes taken manufacturers months to roll out new software.
There is a potential silver lining for the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 though, as they run an almost stock version of Android 7, which should make the switch to Android 8 quicker and easier.
We hope it'll be available before Christmas, making the new Nokias some of the first phones to get the update.
The spokesperson told us they couldn't comment on the arrival date for Android O on the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 – but in the past it has sometimes taken manufacturers months to roll out new software.
There is a potential silver lining for the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 though, as they run an almost stock version of Android 7, which should make the switch to Android 8 quicker and easier.
We hope it'll be available before Christmas, making the new Nokias some of the first phones to get the update.
qeuBot brings a chatbot to your WhatsApp
2017-06-02T20:12:00-07:00
Ever wanted chatbots like Telegram’s inline bots or Google Assistant from Allo on your WhatsApp? Well, a new app on the Play Store called qeuBot brings the power of chatbots to WhatsApp in the simplest of manner without violating any of WhatsApp’s policies, according to the developer.qeuBot is a personal chatbot similar to Telegram’s inline bots to which you ask for information on news topics, wikipedia articles, do basic math calculations and many more. Check out the full list of features qeuBot currently supports.
- Looking up Wikipedia articles
- Performing mathematical calculations
- Fetching news regarding any topic through Google News
- Providing movie ratings through IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes
- GIF search through Giphy
- Image search through Bing (Note that you need to use your own API key to avail this service)
- Current day and 5-day weather forecast of any region through Yahoo Weather
- Daily horoscope
10 Best Snapchat Hacks And Tricks You Should Know
2017-05-24T15:36:00-07:00
What are Snapchat hacks and tricks? Typically, they are ways to use and find hidden features within the ever popular social media app. Ones that for whatever reason the developers have chosen to keep hidden or just not so easy to find and use. As such, today we’re going to share with you the 10-best snapchat hacks and tricks, all of which will help you take your snapping to the next level.
Snapchat Hacks and Tips Guide
The 10-hacks and tips below were chosen for two reasons, one, their ease of use, and two, because they will genuinely help you improve what you do on Snapchat.
How To Record Snapchat Video Hands-Free On iPhone
Sorry but, if you don’t have an iPhone, this snapchat hack isn’t for you. However, if you have, it will make is super easy to record snapchat video with a custom gesture. Here’s how to do that.
1. Go to Settings >> General >> Accessibility.
2. Next tap the AssistiveTouch Toggle, it should Turn Green
3. Now, scroll down to Create New Gesture and Tap it.
4. On the following page, Hold Your Finger Down on the screen and let the blue bar at the bottom cross it entirely.
5. Once the above is complete Release Your Finger and tap Give a Name and Save.
6. Now launch the app, this Snapchat hack will have placed a small icon on screen Tap It
7. Select Custom and a circle will appear on your display.
8. Finally, tap the Capture Button and your Custom gesture will auto record video.
>Travel Mode
This snapchat trick saves your mobile data; it forces the app not to download snaps and stories automatically. Meaning, that if you’re on a prepay plan, it could save you money, here’s how to use it.
1. Open Snapchat and select the Ghost Icon at the top of app display.
2.Tap the Gear Icon.
3. Underneath Additional Services you will find Manage, tap it and select Travel Mode doing so will enable it.
1. Open Snapchat and select the Ghost Icon at the top of app display.
2.Tap the Gear Icon.
3. Underneath Additional Services you will find Manage, tap it and select Travel Mode doing so will enable it.
>Add Drawings and Captions to Discover Partner Content and Share
For many, one of the most exciting things about Snapchat is discovering new content. One way to do this is via the apps Discover Partners, which with the following tip, you can share with friends and family.
It’s easy to do, all that is required is that you Select and Hold a Snap to be able to share it. When you do this, it will auto open as a draft; you can then add to it like you would one of your own.
>One Finger To Zoom In Or Out
Do you find pinching the screen to zoom in when recording video awkward? If you do, there’s another way; you can easily zoom in and out by Sliding Your Finger up and down the screen.
>Delete A Snap From Your Story
It doesn’t matter when or where it is, but deleting a snap from your story could be a worthwhile Snapchat hack to know about. As with the others above it’s easy to do, here’s how.
1. Using the app, Swipe to the Right from the default camera, and choose Stories View.
2. When in Story View, you should Swipe Upwards on a Snap that you would like to delete. Followed by selecting the Garbage Icon and then Delete.
>Have Fun With Videos
An extremely easy tip which in Snapchat terms is right under your nose involves having fun with video. By that we mean, making use of useful modes that enable you to play around with your recordings.
To access this, just record a video, and then Swipe Sideways this will reveal different modes. Such as reverse, slow motion, fast forward, plus others. Additionally, there are voice changing filters, which will add to the fun, go give them a try.
>Use Volume Button To Take A Picture Or Record Video
This trick also works with your iPhones or Android handsets default camera application. To use it you need to have some headphones with a volume control; it can be used to take snaps. In fact, you can use this Snapchat hack/tip even when you’re not handling your phone.
>See Who Saw Or Took A Screenshot Of Your Story
This next tip is useful if you don’t know how to use Snapchat to see who saw your latest story, or who may have taken a screenshot of it. The good thing about this feature is, it’s very easy to do, here’s how.
1. Open the Stories Tab.
2. Next, Tap the Three Dots</em by a story you want to look at.
3. Now, open the Specific App followed by Sliding Upward to see who has seen your Snap and who took a screenshot.
>Change Between Front and Rear Cameras While Recording
This penultimate Snapchat hack or tip depends on how you look at it, may sound a little outrageous. However, we can assure you that it’s possible, furthermore, again, it’s easy to do.
To make sue of it, all you have to do is, Double Tap</em your handset’s screen to move from selfie mode to the point of view, or vice versa.
>Give a Snap a Soundtrack
Imagine being able to give your video a soundtrack, it would be great, wouldn’t it? Fortunately, it is already possible to do that; however, there’s some timing involved. Especially, when it involves capturing the exact part of an audio track that you want. Here’s how to do it.
1. Open your favorite Music App.
2. Have a look around and Find a Track.
3. Navigate back to Snapchat and Start to Record.
5 Strange, but helpful Camera Accessories for your Android or iPhone
2017-03-05T14:06:00-08:00
The selfie stick seems to be telling the story of a larger trend with smartphone accessories: some are made for some bizarre purpose that seems unapologetically bizarre, while others are actually so useful that you should consider adding to your bag of tricks. As smartphones now dominate casual photography, expect the number of accessories that users can buy to “enhance” their photo-taking to skyrocket. We’ve assembled a list of some of the unconventional smartphone camera accessories out there – from the ridiculous to the brilliant.
Narrative Clip
Ever wonder what it would be like to have photos from every moment of your day? The narrative clip does just that. The tiny device snaps a photo every 30 seconds with its 5-megapixel camera. It has 8GB of built-in memory and is small and light enough to clip onto your shirt. We dig it. A new version, the Narrative Clip 2, has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it can communicate with your smartphone for quicker sharing.
HTC RE Camera
Why use a periscope-esque device to shoot mobile photos? For starters, it’ll totally go with your Captain Nemo beanie. HTC Re is waterproof up to 10 feet (30 feet with included rubber case) and enable quicker snapshots. HTC Re captures 16-megapixel images or 1080p videos with the touch of its one button. Seriously, there’s no “on” button. Instead, the Re Camera is enabled when it senses being held.
Panono
This throwable, 36-lens panoramic ball camera gives your photos a unique perspective. The camera automatically snaps a 360-degree panorama at the height of its toss, and then reveals a 108-megapixel resolution photo that can be viewed via the Panono app for Android or iOS. If you’ve got butterfingers, you can simply hold the camera and press the button to capture a shot, or mount it to a handheld stick to take more precise pano shots. For what it is, however, it’s an expensive gadget.
Cliquefie
Like the SoloCam, the Cliquefie attempts at perfecting the selfie stick – and it may have succeeded. Described as “chic, lightweight, and ultra-portable,” Cliquefie’s makers seem to be targeting the female demographic (never mind that a photo of the Cliquefie in a pink purse resembles a feminine hygiene product). But compared to bulky selfie sticks you buy at the drugstore, the Cliquefie is stylish. But there are other ingenious features: It has a detachable Bluetooth remote, an inconspicuous phone mount, and a retractable tripod! A Mini version is available for smaller cases, like said purse, but lacks the removable remote. We still think selfie sticks are annoying for most situations, but at least the Cliquefie can be quickly stashed away when the museum guard steps into the room. It comes in a variety of colors.
SoloCam
If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it, right? Well, it seems a lot of people think the selfie stick is broken, and are looking to reinvent the wheel or build on top of it. One is the SoloCam, which is currently running an IndieGoGo campaign. Besides a telescoping pole to attach iPhone or Android phone, the dual-grip handle consists of a built-in high-definition, old-school-looking microphone that’s synced with the SoloCam app via Bluetooth. With your phone’s display acting as a teleprompter, you can use the SoloCam to essentially create one-man, in-the-field videos, whether it’s a video podcast or Periscope broadcast.
Quick reviews for The new Nokia 3310
2017-03-04T11:14:00-08:00
Nokia 3310 It’s one of the most popular mobiles of all time, remembered for its near-indestructible build, long-lasting battery and legendary Snake game, and the team licensing the Nokia phone name has jumped at the chance to reignite the love for a phone which was once the leader in the mobile market.
Enter the new Nokia 3310, a lovingly crafted homage to the iconic handset with a helping of modern-day upgrades. If you were a fan of the 3310, the likelihood is you’ll want to pick this up.
If you're less familiar with the original though, this is just another feature phone which won't satisfy your smartphone sensibilities.
So folks this is a quick reviews of the specification for the new nokia 3310 (2017).
| Network | Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| GPRS | Yes | |
| EDGE | Yes |
| Launch | Announced | 2017, February |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2017, Q1 |
| Body | Dimensions | 115.6 x 51 x 12.8 mm (4.55 x 2.01 x 0.50 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 128 g (4.52 oz) | |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | |
| SIM | Single SIM (Mini-SIM) or Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | Type | TFE |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 2.4 inches (~30.3% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels (~167 ppi pixel density) |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Yes | |
| Call records | Yes | |
| Internal | 16 MB |
| CAMERA | Primary | 2 MP, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | |
| Secondary | No |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration, MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v3.0, A2DP | |
| GPS | No | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 |
| FEATURES | Messaging | SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | No |
| BATTERY | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 744 h , 600 h in Dual-SIM model | |
| Talk time | Up to 22 h | |
| Music play | Up to 51 h |
| MISC | Colors | Warm Red (Glossy), Dark Blue (Matte), Yellow (Glossy), Grey (Matte) |
|---|
| Price | €49 |
|---|
Huawei Honor 6X Quick Review
2017-01-09T16:29:00-08:00
Network and Connectivity
- GSM phone with LTE bands 2/4/5/12/20/38.
- Call quality is good.
- Voices come across with a clear.
- Natural tone free from any robotic edge.
- Earpiece volume is loud enough to be heard in noisy settings.
- Noise cancellation is good
Processor
- Kirin 655 octa-core chipset clocked at 2.1GHz
- 3GB of RAM
- Multitasking is smooth, switching between apps is swift.
Battery
- Battery life is also solid (3340mAh) delivers 2.15 days of usage and 1.5 days of heavy usage on a full charge.
- Fast charging with the included adapter
- A built-in Battery Manager that lets you reduce power drain by controlling which apps run in the background
Camera
- The Honor 6X uses a dual-sensor camera setup with one 12-megapixel shooter on the top and a 2-megapixel sensor on the bottom.
- The camera does a nice job in well-lit settings.
- Pictures are clear and detailed, and autofocus locks on quickly.
- The purpose of the secondary sensor is to allow for bokeh in Wide Aperture mode. Wide Aperture shots taken by the 6X worked well indoors and out, successfully focusing on objects in the foreground and attractively blurring out the area behind it, as you can see in the shot below.
Software
- The Honor 6X ships running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Huawei's custom EMUI skin on top.
Display
- The Honor 6Xcomme with a 5.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080-pixel screen. Even though the screen is phablet-sized, the phone itself is amazingly compact.
- It’s quite slim and light at 8.2mm and 162 grams.
5 best free VPN of 2017
2017-01-09T12:29:00-08:00
Today we are gouing to talk about the Top 5 Best Free VPN (virtual private network) of 2017. In this collection we’ve listed the most advanced and trusted VPNs that could be the great solution for you to Protect your identity ... so let's start.1. TunnelBear
TunnelBear is a free VPN tool for redirecting your internet connection through overseas servers to protect your privacy and avoid region-blocking.
2. Hotspot Shield Free
Hotspot Shield is one of the moste popular VPNs Software and the world’s largest Internet Freedom & Privacy Platform with More Than 400M Downloads .
3. PrivateTunnel
PrivateTunnel one of the simplest and smallest free VPN that will keep you data and your identity safe on any desktop or mobile device.
