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Samsung Working On An 18.4 Inch Tablet
There are various sizes of tablets available in the market like 7, 8, and 10-inch, and these are the most common sizes, though there are number of notable exceptions, including 5 and 6-inch mini ‘tabs’, and giants like the Fuhu 20 and 24-inch series. But for Samsung the product line tends up between 7 and 12 inches,, but according to a new report from SamMobile, Samsung is prepping a new massive Android tablet of its own. SM-T670, codenamed as “Tahoe”, is a large 18.4 inch TFT LCD display and a resolution of 1920*1080. The tablet is reportedly designed for schools, offices or “living room” type device.According to the reports, the specs of the device is as follows: 1) Processor: Exynos 7580. 2) RAM: 2GB. 3) Storage: 32GB with micro SD support. 4) Camera: 2.1MP fron...
OnePlus To Launch Another Smartphone This Year
A week in the wake of uncovering the OnePlus 2, successor to the enormously well known OnePlus One cell phone, the Chinese startup’s fellow benefactor has educated that the organization will dispatch another smartphone in December. In a interview with USA Today, Carl Pei specified that OnePlus expects to discharge a second smartphone by Christmas. He said the smartphone could conceivably highlight better particulars contrasted with the OnePlus 2 however the model left truly an impact on him. On the other hand, Pei did not offer any more subtle elements on the smartphone.He said, “There’s going to be a second phone this year, before the end of the year. Hopefully for Christmas. Pei also informed that OnePlus scrapped the idea of making fitness trackers because it wa...
Android M Finally Gets A Name “MarshMallow”
Few days back Google released a video asking”What’s M going to be called?”,while teasing us over Android M’s final candy-themed naming convention choices. And finally its official, Android M is now Android MarshMallow! whats even more fascinating is that, Google is going with Android 6.0 version number Marshmallow preview, giving developers a final opportunity to get their apps ready for Marshmallow. As for when the final release and new Nexus devices will release? No details just yet. So what do you think of this new name for the latest iteration of Android.Pretty sweet huh!!!!. For more news and reviews, keep checking back Gaming Central.
Android M New Video Asking What’s “M” Gonna Be.
The next version of Android called as “Android M”, but the main question that arises in the mind is that “What will be the final name of Android M??” While we are still at large in guessing, a new teaser video from the Google employees Nat and Lio indicates that we are getting closer at finding out the name. The video goes through all the Android release names we have seen or heard till now and ends up with a little teaser portion about various M-named deserts. As expected, Marshmallow, Milkshake, and Moon Pie are highlighted as just a few possibilities. So, anyone up for the guessing game as to what would be the final name of Google’s Android M? For more news and reviews, keep checking back Gaming Central.
Windows Mobile and Blackberry Combined Users Are Less Than Cyanogen
Who would have thought that Cyanogen would make the most popular Android ROM in the world, but now it seems that their influence is now expanding beyond a level of the third part developer world. Adnan Begovic just announced that their numbers have surpassed Blackberry and Windows phone combined. 50 million users is no small feet, and its an achievement considering Cyanogen (and Cyanogen mod) is not even a platform, it’s just a customized version of the Android. According to IDC research firm Windows Phone’s piece of the pie is at 2.7% (around the world) as of Q1 2015. Then again, BlackBerry’s numbers keep on declining and are down to 0.3%.IDC statistics and Cyanogen numbers alone suggest that the ROM maker holds 3% of the world’s total market share, which is pretty...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212,412 And 616 Launched Officially
Qualcomm has very quietly launched it’s improved version of the of the lower end of the Snapdragon family, which are 212,412 and 616. The lowest end of the chart have 212 and 412, with chips based on Cortex A7 and Cortex A53. These have been speed up. Talking about 212 it has gone from 1.1Ghz to 1.3 Ghz. And about 412 it has been raised from 1.2 GHz to 1.4 GHz, additionally 412 also sees memory bandwidth rise from 533MHz to 600Mhz.All other features remain the same as they were in previous generation. About 616 , an octa-core processor with 2 different clusters of Cortex-A53 cores. The higher speed cores run at 1.7GHz and the lower power set of cores at 1.2Ghz. One can expect to see these chips in the phone and other android devices later this year or in 2016. For more news and revie...
Hangouts 4.0 Update Begins Rolling Out To Android
The new update of Google Hangouts has begin rolling out, the new update has brought several changes to the app, like more responsive redesign that fully embraces material design. General outline and responsiveness are the greatest advantages in Hangouts 4.0, however Google is additionally including gathering MMS utilizing Google Voice, better Android Wear coordination, and new Outbound Caller ID in the Hangouts Dialer. Full list of changes is as follows: 1) It is more sleeker. 2)Simpler. 3) Faster. 4) Make affordable calls from the Hangouts Dialer. 5)Receive and reply to group MMS messages in Hangouts using Google Voice. 6) Use Hangouts on Android Wear when you really have an eye on the time. For more news and reviews, keep checking back Gaming Central
Project Tango By Google is Now Available In Canada And South Korea
Its a very unique and eye catchy product with focus in future mobile applications, but it is exactly not for everyone or anyone. It was only recently made available without an invite, as a developer kit. It can be purchased by anyone now, for $512. Developers around the globe can find the great use of this technology. Google continues to break the boundaries and borders by taking its project outside the USA for the first time. The same product can be purchased in Canada and South Korea. More added regions will be included by 26 August including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Specifications of the Tablet are as follows: Processor: Nvidia Tegra K1. RAM; 4GB. Storage: 128GB of internal storage. Screen: 7.02 inch(1920×...
What is StageFright?
Android weaknesses or vulnerabilities are surfacing up regularly over the past couple of years. These weaknesses are exposed by the security companies. But after this the scares just fade away, replaced by other alerts that has become the norm in the Android Ecosystem. StageFright is different. This vulnerability affects almost 95% of the Android devices and can be exploited with a simple MMS message.A specially designed piece of malware could spread like wildfire by tapping into the contact list of every infected device. Perhaps that’s why Google and major Android OEM have actually tried to offer a coordinated response. The company that discovered the StageFright is Zimperium, they have published a simple app that checks whether your phone is exposed to any of the vulnerabilities or not. ...
Huawei Nexus Prototype Spotted
We have been hearing rumours that Google is working with LG and Huawei to launch two nexus phones later this year. LG’s nexus is expected to be a lower spec phone and today we are getting a glimpse of what might prove to be a huawei nexus smartphone. The video being referred to originates from Steve Hemmerstoffer, the man behind the @onleaks account, who has a really not too bad reputation regarding the matter of spilling so far unannounced cell phones. One of the elements in Google’s upcoming Android M working framework is local backing for unique finger impression perusers and it’s obvious to see the Huawei Nexus brandish one on the back, underneath the camera like Huawei’s past handsets and future Nexus gadgets are additionally liable to have the element. The cam...
Next Iphone Will Feature “Force Touch”
Next version of the Iphone will feature a technology that will let it know that how hard the screen is being pressed, and turn it down into a big button, according to reports. Apple’s next phone likely to be called as Iphone 6s or Iphone 7, will have force touch technology. This was first launched in the Apple Watch, according to wall street journal report. The company is also considering new colors for the phone alongside current grey, silver and gold options. This feature will allow a new way of interaction with the phone alongside current taps and swipes. The reports suggest that it will be used in the camera app. The reports also suggest that the technology will be built in. This technology has already been put in Apple watch and Apple’s Notebook. The phone will not undergo...
DeNA’s First Nintendo-Licenced Mobile Game Will Launch This Year
Nintendo’s first official mobile game will be launched by the end of this year, with four other additional title’s expected to be launched by April 2017. The five games will be based on different Nintendo properties and DeNA hopes to explore multiple genres across its initial state of releases. DeNA’s past partnerships have produced licensed mobile games based on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney properties, though Asako describes Nintendo’s ongoing licensing agreement as “the most crucial partnership” for the company to date.Licensing corporation The Pokemon Company has produced several Pokemon-themed apps for iOS devices, including the upcoming free-to-play puzzler Pokemon Shuffle. Nintendo and DeNA’s partnership is part of a separate licensing agreement. There is no word yet on ...