QMobile QMobile i5.5 - 8GB - Golden

QMobile Noir i5.5 - Big Screen Entertainment!

QMobile has unleashed Noir i5.5 for those professional users who wants to carry every all necessary tool in their pockets to do their professional jobs. No doubt it is true that QMobile Noir i5.5 is equipped with all those features that a professional man need in its daily routine.

5.5 inches IPS touch screen that give you HD resolution along with multi-touch support.QMobile Noir i5.5's color reproduction is also admirable because it support up to 16M colors. Behind its LCD a powerful 1.3 GHz quad core processor is ticking to produce enormous power for Noir's i5.5 to run its all functions properly. 1 GB of RAM is also attached with the processor to make the multi-tasking stable for its users. Further more QMobile Noir i series is quite dashing in looks also. 8 GB built-in storage provide open space to install large number of games along with music and videos. If you still feel that the memory of QMobile's Noir i5.5 is not enough for you then a micro SD card slot is also installed inside the device that support up to 32 GB.

Android OS V6.0 marshmallow is running inside the QMobile Noir that brings Noired experience for its users. Along with all these stunning features 8 MP camera also features LED flash on the back of this phone that capture images of fine quality. QMobile i5.5 brings the QMobiled experience with 2 MP front selfie camera with face beauty mode which modify the image in such a way that your selfie don't need any kind of further editing. QMobiles Noir i5.5 packed 2500 mAh battery for its user so that they use their phones continuously without connecting it to charger for almost one long day. It also support 3G connection so that you enjoy high speed internet with latest Q Mobiles Noir i5.5.  

Specifications:

• OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
• SIM Slot: Dual SIM
• CPU Speed: 1.3GHz Quad Core
• ROM: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• External Memory: Support micro SD upto 32GB
• Dimensions: 155 x 78 x 9 mm
• Display Resoulation: 1280 x 720
• HD LCD Type: IPS
• Size: 5.5"
• Network: GSM 900/1800 
• WCDMA: 2100
• GPS/A-GPS
• GPRS / EDGE
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera with LED Flash
• Front Camera: 2 MP Camera
• 3.5mm Jack: Yes
• Battery: 2500mAh
• OTG: No
• Torch: Yes
• Features: Online System Update, G-Sensor

Make Way For Z12 Pro

Make Way For Z12 Pro

Qmobile has introduced  a new Noir Z12 Pro which is equipped with up to date technology and features. This multi-function device is given a structure which enhances its beauty and this is not just it, it is very easy on pocket as well.It consists of a Full HD IPS display of 5.5 inches which projects vivid and details displays.

Seize the Moments

Now feel free to take images with its ultra-responsive 13 MP back mounted camera which enables the users to give life to their memories. Value added functions are also added to QMobile Noir Z12 Pro's camera to make images more vibrant and sharp. This beautiful beast is packed with all the necessary camera features which ensure colorful and brightest of shots.

Multi-Tasking Becomes Easier 

Noir Z12 Pro is packed with Mediatek 6753 Octa-core chipset coupled with 3 GB RAM which helps you in running multiple applications without any lags and makes multitasking more smooth and seamless than before.

Specifications:

BODY

• Dimensions: 154.5 x 75.6 x 8.15 mm

DISPLAY

• Type: FHD IPS Capacitive touchscreen, 16 M colors
• Size: 5.5 inches
• Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
• Multitouch: Yes
• Sensors: G-sensor, E-Compass, motion, light, Gyro sensor, Fingerprint

PLATFORM

• Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
• Chipset: Mediatek 6753 Octa-core
• CPU: 1.3 GHz Octa-core

CONNECTIVITY

• GPRS: Yes
• Bluetooth: v4.0
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• 3G: HSPA
• 4G: LTE
• USB: Yes

MEMORY

• Card Slot: microSD, up to 128 GB
• Internal: 32 GB
• RAM: 3 GB

CAMERA

• Primary: 13 MP, LED flash
• Secondary: 8 MP
• Video: Yes

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push Mail
• Browser: HTML5
• Battery: 3150 mAh

Mi Redmi Note 4 (C6) - 5.5

Mi Redmi Note 4 (C6) - 5.5" - 3GB - 32GB - 13MP - 4G - Grey

Key Features

Memory: 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Processor: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

Screen: 5.5 inches (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash

Finger Print Sensor

DESCRIPTION

General Specifications

SIM - Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Body

Dimensions - 151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)

Weight - 165 g (5.82 oz)

Screen

Type - IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size - 5.5 inches (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)

Multitouch - Yes

- MIUI 8.0

Sound & Audio

Alert types - Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker - Yes

3.5mm jack - Yes

- 24-bit/192kHz audio

 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Memory

Card slot - microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Internal - 32 GB, 3 2/GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Connectivity

WLAN - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth - v4.1, A2DP, LE

Infrared port - Yes

USB - microUSB v2.0, USB On-The-Go

Camera Features

Primary - 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash

Features - 1.12 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, HDR

Video - 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Secondary - 5 MP, f/2.0, 1080p

Operating System

OS - Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)

Processor

Chipset - Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625

CPU - Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU - Adreno 506

Other Features

Sensors - Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Messaging - SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

Browser - HTML5

Radio - FM radio

GPS - Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Java - No

- XviD/MP4/H.265 player

- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player

- Photo/video editor

- Document viewer

Additional Information

Loudspeaker - Yes

13MP CMOS camera, stunning in low light

Redmi Note 4 uses a noise-eliminating CMOS sensor with backside illumination (BSI) and larger pixels to give you stunning images even in low light. It also comes with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) for 0.1s ultra-fast focusing, which is especially useful for shooting moving objects.

Snapdragon 625, 20% more power-efficient

Redmi Note 4 is supercharged by Snapdragon 625, an octa-core processor chip that uses the most advanced 14nm FinFET technology. It is 20% more power efficient than Redmi Note 3, and is bound to put more power in your pocket.

Power on slim with 4100mAh battery

Thanks to an overall design upgrade, the 4100mAh powerhouse has never looked better. 2.5D curved glass and slimmer, tapered edges deliver great hand feel. It also offers better sustained performance on a 14nm FinFET Snapdragon 625 processor and up to 4GB of RAM. We've also added power to pixels with a 13MP CMOS camera for amazing low-light results.

Eight Tips For The New Techy Teacher

Here is some helpful advice for educators just beginning the long journey to establishing a successful, effective technology classroom.

1. Embrace Failure

As pessimistic as it sounds, this is the number one thing I wish someone had told me before I began. Failure doesn’t mean you’re a bad teacher, it certainly doesn’t mean you should give up. Sometimes, you’ll plan the perfect lesson and then watch it crash and burn before your teary eyes. Apps will go haywire. Students will click buttons. Projects won’t save correctly. Use these mishaps as learning opportunities.

2. Become Familiar with the SAMR Model

We are all aware of Bloom’s Taxonomy: asking our students to formulate higher-level responses can bolster their learning. The SAMR Model is the Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational technology. It can help you understand different ways technology can be implemented in your classroom and gain an idea of what each tier would look like at your grade level. Not every lesson needs to reach the most advanced stage, but some can—and should. It’s also important for you to take an honest look at your background experience and determine what level of the SAMR Model you’re currently at. There’s no wrong answer because whether you’re at the starting line of this tech marathon or nearing the finish, your objective should be moving forward.

3. Set Goals

It’s easy to begin a tech initiative with the best of intentions, but the follow-through is often the most difficult part. Set realistic goals for yourself about how often or how much you aim to use your new technology, and write them down if it helps you maintain focus. You might want to try out one new app each week or focus on enriching one subject area a month. Whatever it is, establish a goal that is both rigorous and attainable. Bonus tip: find another teacher or teammate who will share your ambition and hold you accountable for making progress.

4. Remember: Quality over Quantity

I began my tech adventure thinking that the more apps, the more valuable and impressive my tech instruction. I spent a lot of evenings and plan periods browsing the App store and downloading any app that looked mildly useful. The problem was that, between finding each app, downloading it, learning how to use it, and then training my students, it wasted precious time. Instead of trying to force a new app into your lesson plans, look at your curriculum and think first about what kind would be most beneficial to your students, most well suited to the content, and result in the most authentic learning opportunities. If you already have an app that fits the bill—use it!

5. Experiment First

There are some situations in which flying by the seat of your pants is acceptable. Walking the dog without a specific destination in mind, for example, and selecting a dinner entrée by closing your eyes and pointing at the menu are both relatively low risk endeavours. Teaching with technology, however, is not one of them. Give yourself the opportunity to play around with an app before you even ask your students to download it. Press buttons. Experiment with every feature. I promise that you won’t break anything. In the end, you’ll be better prepared to utilize all the best aspects of a program and solve any problems that might arise during an actual lesson.

6. Establish Policies and Procedures

Think of all the procedures you go over on the first day of school. You explain to students, in excruciating detail, where to line up, how to walk down the hallway, and what to do when they return from an absence. There are procedures for sharpening pencils, hanging up backpacks, and turning in homework. Technology is no different. Think of the little things, even though they seem insignificant. Assume, for example, that unless you tell students to carry an iPad with both hands, they’ll walk across the room with them balanced on their heads. Give students opportunities to practice plugging them in at the end of the day and placing them safely on their laps while opening their desktops. Hold students accountable for following correct procedures and explain consequences for when they don’t.

7. Keep Parents in the Loop

Technology at home is used in very differently than at school. When a parent hears that their child has been placed in a 1:1 classroom, they may envision their child playing Angry Birds and surfing the Internet all day. Be very open with parents from the beginning. Send home a letter or explain at Open House what technology will and won’t be used for in your classroom. Offer parents assurance that, rather than replacing the academic curriculum, technology will enhance the material and offer students new ways to be active participants in their education. Post summaries or photos from successful tech projects on your classroom website or send home updates in your weekly newsletter. You’re working your tail off to implement technology in meaningful ways, and your students are deeply engaged in the learning experiences you’ve designed for them.

8. Celebrate!

Make a list of your favourite things and go buy all of them right now. Oreos. New shoes. Colour coordinated office supplies. Whatever floats your boat. Change is scary, and the introduction of iPads or laptops into your classroom can be incredibly intimidating, but look at you! You’re stepping out of your safe zone and growing as an educator. Apps will crash and devices will go rogue, debut lots of things will also go right. Students will be engaged in your lessons and interact with content in ways you may never have imagined possible. So celebrate—you’ve earned it!

Nokia 3310

Will the Nokia 3310 Stand a Chance Against the Lava 4G Connect M1 VoLTE Phone?

Are feature phones the new rage? Well, it appears as if that’s going to be the case going forward, in India at least. Recently, Lava unveiled its first 4G Volt enabled feature phone for the Indian market that goes by the moniker Lava 4G Connect M1. And in what appears to be a comeback of sorts, Nokia launched the modern version of Nokia 3310 a couple of weeks ago at the MW 2017 event in Barcelona, Spain.
Moreover, Reliance Jio is also rumored to launch its first set of feature phones at dirt cheap price with inbuilt 4G support (obviously) in the country. However, there’s not much information available regarding the same currently which leaves us with Nokia 3310 and Lava 4G Connect M1.

So how do both the phones stack up against each other? Can the Nostalgia factor get the Nokia 3310 an upper hand? Let’s find out.

Let’s start with the design. The Reasons Why The New Nokia 3310 Does Not Deserve Even To Be A Secondary Phone is much of a cult product. People love the phone for its easy-on-the-eye look and sturdy build quality. When you are launching a successor to such phone, stakes are really high, and you just can’t afford to go wrong with the design. Clearly, Nokia had taken a note of it. The new Nokia 3310’s design speaks for itself. It’s thin, sleek, and is available in a range of punchy colors.

On the other hand, Lava’s offering continues to have the same design we’ve been accustomed to. It seems like Lava’s taken the phrase “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it” very seriously. Nothing wrong with it, but at the same time, nothing great about it.

Both the phones have a 2.4-inch QVGA display. That’s a tie there. However, the fact that Nokia’s offering has a polarized layer on curved screen window for better sunlight legibility gives it the brownie points.
The Lava 4G Connect M1 has a 1.2GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage space which is expandable up to 32GB via a micro SD card. The Nokia 3310, on the other hand, gets only 16MB storage space. Users can, however, expand the storage to 32GB through a micro SD card but a little bit of more storage couldn’t have hurt.

Nokia’s offering comes with a 2MP camera along with a LED flash at the back whereas Lava’s feature phone comes with a VGA camera. The Lava 4G Connect M1 packs a 1750mAh battery. On the other hand, Nokia’s 3310 packs a 1200mAh battery. In terms of hardware, we have to give it to the Lava 4G Connect M1. It clearly has the upper hand over Nokia’s offering.

Both the feature phones accept dual SIM cards. However, Lava’s offering has support for 4G Volt (GSM 900/1800Mhz TD-LITE B40, FD-LITE 3/5) whereas Nokia’s 3310 supports only 2G spectrum (GSM 900/1800 MHz). What this essentially means is that you can’t use your Reliance Jio SIM card on Nokia’s offering.

While it is true that India still has a good number of 2G users unlike other countries, things have changed to a good extent in the recent past particularly after the inception of Reliance Jio in the country. Most of the people including folks in rural areas now have access to the 4G network, thanks to Jio. The only thing they need now is a 4G handset which the Nokia 3310 isn’t clearly.

The Lava 4G Connect M1 also offers support for Blue tooth, Internet, 4G, USB connectivity, GP RS, and EDGE. On the other hand, the Nookie 3310 has Micro USB (USB 2.0) and Blue tooth 3.0 with SLAM for connectivity. It also has a 3.5mm audio port.

The Lava 4G Connect M1 is priced at Rs. 3,333. Nokia hasn’t revealed the Indian pricing of the 3310 yet. But if convert its European price which is EUR 49 to Indian currency it translates to around Rs. 3462.88 (at the time of writing this article).

For the asking price, the Lava 4G Connect M1 clearly provides more value. It’s up to the user’s preference now. If you are still on 2G network and are nostalgic, there’s no one stopping you from buying the Nokia 3310. However, the Lava 4G Connect M1 seems to be more plausible if all things are taken into consideration.

Lenovo Vibe B With 4G LTE

Lenovo Vibe B With 4G LTE and 4.5-inch FWGA Display

 

Chinese smartphone vendor, Lenovo, reportedly launched a new smartphone in India, namely, the Lenovo Vibe B. To recall, the Vibe B is the same smartphone spotted in a Romania website back in August 2016. The Lenovo Vibe B is priced at Rs. 5,799 and will be available for purchase in Matte Black colour option starting today.

In terms of specifications, the Lenovo Vibe B does not justify the asking price as it carries a 4.5-inch FWGA display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. At the heart of the phone is a MediaTek MTK6735m SoC, which is a 64-bit quad-core chip with all the cores clocked at 1GHz. The phone is armed with 1GB of RAM and to handle the graphics, Lenovo has gone with a Mali T720 MP1 GPU..

Storage wise, the phone comes with onboard storage of 8GB and comes with support for storage expansion up to 32GB via a microSD card slot. The Lenovo Vibe B packs a 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera to capture selfies and video calls.

Laden with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the Lenovo Vibe B is armed with a small 2000mAh battery. Lenovo claims that the battery will deliver 11.3 hours of talk time and up to 175 hours of standby time on a 3G network. The Vibe B comes with a slew of connectivity options such as 4G LTE, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a micro USB port. Currently, there’s no info whether the phone has VoLTE support or not.

Interestingly, the global product page of Lenovo Vibe B has gone live, but there’s no information on the Lenovo India’s official site about the phone, as of now. Having said that, the phone packs entry-level specifications, and they don’t justify the asking price of Rs. 5,799.

A little Rs. 1000 above, we have the Xiaomi Redmi 3s, which has got much better hardware in the form of Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, VoLTE, 2GB of RAM, and a beefy 4100mAh battery. What do you think of this Lenovo Vibe B smartphone? 

Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ To Support 24 LTE Bands On Global Variants

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is all set to come out of the veil soon, but before it debuts in its full glory, leaked information about the device is expected to come now and then. However, this time around some info has leaked about its alleged bigger screen variant – the Galaxy S8+. The unlocked version of the device has reportedly passed FCC certification along with three separate versions of the global G955F model.

 Also, there is information about the leaked LTE bands. The alleged smartphone seems to be supporting around 24 LTE bands, which almost matches the level of Japanese variant of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus that supported around 25 LTE bands. The LTE bands that are mentioned in the leaked information are of global level, which also means that the listed SM-G955F model is international. To recap, the 2016 Galaxy flagships – the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge supported up to 20 LTE bands. Most likely, even the Galaxy S8 will support the same number of LTE bands as the Galaxy S8+.Another chunk of information that rings the bell is that FCC listing features Exynos-powered variants only, not the Snapdragon. It could mean that maybe this time around Samsung is giving the global platform to its Exynos lineup of chipsets. 

However, the LTE bands mentioned in the listing are the ones supported by Snapdragon 835 chipset. Perhaps, Samsung is trying to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm to power its flagship phones. Many recent reports tipped that Samsung has tweaked its new Exynos 8895 model with enhanced LTE modem that supports 1Gbps downloads just like the Snapdragon 835 SoC.
After Qualcomm’s recent spat with Apple and the series of accusations that followed, there are chances for ace manufacturers like Samsung to look for in-house avenues. Samsung has not confirmed anything yet, which means that we should take every bit of the info mentioned above with a pinch of salt.

Nokia 5 Head to Head Against Xiaomi’s Entry-Level Beast Redmi 3s

Nokia 5 Head to Head Against Xiaomi’s Entry-Level Beast Redmi 3s

Nokia, at the recently concluded MWC 2017 event had unveiled a set of new phones which include Nokia 3, Nokia 5, and the global variant of Nokia 6. For the unaware, Nokia 6 was earlier limited to the Chinese market. While the official price for the Indian market has not been revealed yet, considering the European price, all the three handsets more or less fall in the budget category.

That said, for some people, though, the Nokia 6 may seem a bit on the higher end of the spectrum with the Nokia 3 being slightly underpowered for the asking price. That’s exactly where the Nokia 5 comes in. Priced between the two, the Nokia 5 is relatively specced well and seems to be the go-to phone for all the folks who have been waiting for the Nokia handsets to arrive in the country.

The question is, can Nokia 5 beat smartphones like Xiaomi Redmi 3s which has been in the Indian market for quite some time and more or less offer similar specs at nearly half of the price?

Beginning with design, both Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Nokia 5 offer an all-metal unibody design. However, visually speaking, the Nokia 5 looks a bit premium relatively. The design has been Nokia’s forte, after all.

While both the smartphones offer an HD resolution display, the Nokia 5 at 5.2-inches is slightly bigger than Redmi 3s’s 5-inch display. Additionally, Nokia 5 has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on the top.

Under-the-hood, both the smartphones have Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC teamed with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable (up to 128GB) storage space. The Nokia 5 has a 13MP camera at the back which is the same case with the Redmi 3s. At the front, though, the former has an 8MP camera as opposed to the 5MP camera on the latter.

The biggest difference comes in the form of battery. While the Redmi 3s has a huge 4,100mAh battery, Nokia’s offering has only 3,000mAh battery. As a matter of fact, we all know how good the battery life was on the Redmi 3s. Sadly, we can’t comment on the Nokia 5’s battery life just yet.

On the connectivity front, Nokia’s offering provides support for LTE Cat. 4, GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA: Band 1, 2, 5, 8, and LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 whereas the Xiaomi Redmi 3s offers support for 4G FDD-LTE: B3/B5, TDD LTE: B40, 3G WCDMA 900MHz / 2100MHz, and 2G GSM 900MHz / 1800MHz. Both the phones offer support for 4G VoLTE.

Nokia 5 comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box, and the company claims to offer timely updates to the handset. On the other hand, Xiaomi’s offering still runs the Android 6.0 Marshmallow based MIUI 7.

As for the pricing, the Xiaomi Redmi 3s is priced at Rs. 6,999 whereas the Nokia 5 is priced at EUR 189 which is roughly Rs. 13,430. If you minus the timely Android updates and slightly better front-facing camera, the Redmi 3s is the clear winner. However, if you are a hardcore Nokia fan and are not willing to invest money on anything but Nokia 5, go on, no one will stop you. But do remember that at the same price you get the high-end Redmi Note 4 which is more or less the king of budget phones currently. If you can spare another Rs. 2,000 extra, you get the Lenovo Z2 Plus which is event better.

Android 7.0 Nougat Beta

Android 7.0 Nougat Beta For Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge And Galaxy S7 Does Not Bring Gear VR Support

Sam sung kicked off the Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for its flagship Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 smart phones in early November. Thanks to the beta program, users of the handsets in the United States, China, the UK and South Korea could register and get access to the firmware's beta version once they were selected.

Those excited by the news will be a little disheartened to know that the Android 7.0 Nougat beta for the Sam sung smart phones does not bring support for the Gear VAR headset.

That's right, if you attempt to connect your Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy S7 smart phone to the Gear VR headset, you will not be able to establish a connection.

This news was first reported by the folks at VRheads who share that once one installs the preview version of Android 7.0 Nougat on their Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge smart phone, access to any Gear VAR games is lost.

What's The Issue?

When a user opens the Oculist Store app post the installation of Android Nougat beta on their Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy S7 smart phone, they are greeted with the "Network error" message and asked to try again later.

When the app on the smart phone attempts to connect to the Oculars Store, this error message basically stops the entire virtual setting from loading. Therefore, Gear VAR cannot be used in conjunction with either smart phone running the beta version of Android 7.0 Nougat.

Why The Error?

The error message likely pops up because the Occults app is not updated to support Android 7.0 Nougat beta.

Any Workarounds?

No temporary workaround to make Gear VAR work on the beta version of the Android Nougat OS for the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge is available currently. Moreover, it is unlikely that an Oculars Services update will be pushed out to address the problem during the beta stage because Samsung's beta program is not performance-optimized yet.

However, we anticipate that Sam sung will push out an update before it rolls out the public release of Android 7.0 Nougat for its flagships.

Any Other Solution?

If you have updated your phone to Android 7.0 Nougat beta and wish to use the Gear VAR headset in tandem with your Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy S7, there is only one option - downgrade to Marshmallow.

To do so, you have to deregulate from the Galaxy Beta Program via the app. Once this is done, you will be prompted to install a file. Installing this will enable you to roll back to the latest and most stable available firmware for your Sam sung handset.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Users Encountering Pink Line On Smartphone Screen,

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Users Encountering Pink Line On Smartphone Screen, Could It Be A Hardware Issue??

Samsung has been battling controversy surrounding its Galaxy Note 7 and even as the company treads cautiously, it seems a new hurdle awaits its path.
This time it is the flagship Galaxy S7 edge smartphone from Samsung which is creating a furore online. Users are reporting that a pink line is forming vertically on the handset's display. 
Users have expressed their dissatisfaction regarding this defect as it almost singlehandedly disturbs the display of the phone. 
While Samsung hasn't come out with any official statement, consumer complaints regarding the issue have put the matter firmly into the limelight.
This is not the first time such an issue has been reported. Reports of the pink line on the display of the smartphone, date back to summer 2016, when a user had expressed similar concerns. 

Rising Consumer Complaints

User forums on AT&T, Verizon, Telstra in Australia, O2 in the UK, Vodafone in both Germany and the Netherlands alongside several other carrier websites have been flooded with queries regarding the problem. Even Samsung's official site has a huge thread regarding the pink line issue.
Reddit users are also expressing their concern and annoyance on the issue.
"So I've been noticing a pink line going down the right side of my phone every so often. After googling it, seems like it's a hardware issue? I haven't dropped the phone, so there's no damage to the screen or anywhere else," lamented a Galaxy S7 edge user on Reddit. 
Many of the users also contemplated if this issue comes under the warranty of the phone, as no one is sure if it is software or a hardware related.
"I've had the S7 edge since the first week it came out, and all of sudden I've had a pink line on the right side of the screen. Is this an issue that involves warranty, or can it be a software issue," wondered a user. 

What Is The Fix?

To every problem, there lies a certain solution. However, this time it may not be simple to resolve the problem as industry sources believe that the pink screen is likely because of a hardware defect and is not a software-related issue. 
While some users have worked a few permutation and combinations to make the device function properly, these fixes are being considered temporary. 
One can resort to the "Reset" option on the display which has been tried as a workaround to address the defect by users. To reset the display in the service menu, one has to dial *#0*# and tap on the Red, Green and Blue colors.
The reset method may not work the first time for all users, so one may have to keep trying until it works for them.
Samsung has not released any official statement addressing the problem, but executives in the official forum have advised affected consumers to send their phones for assessment. 

Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Battery Life Reduces After Android 7.0 Nougat Update

Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Battery Life Reduces After Android 7.0 Nougat Update

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge users may have been quite delighted with the latest Android 7.0 Nougat update, but some of the complaints that surfaced have dampened the excitement.

According to reports, the Android N update for the smartphones has impacted the battery life of both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Users who had updated the handsets to the new software observed the battery life getting depleted.

Before the upgradation took place, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge both offered decent battery life.

However, post updating to Android 7.0 Nougat from Android Marshmallow, users of the two smartphones complained of encountering battery life issues.

To check the user assertions, publication PhoneArena took upon itself to verify whether this was true.

Its test threw up a not-so-pleasant discovery - that the users of the Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S7 were correct.

The Battery Test

The publication tested that Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge under similar conditions such as the screen brightness settings, as well as performed some of the basic tasks on both the smartphones.

This was done both after updating the two smartphones. For the purpose of the test, the brightness was set to 200 nits, which is a decent level for usage indoors.

Prior to the handsets being updated to Android 7.0 Nougat, the team also determined whether the battery of the year-old smartphones had not depleted with time. Several battery tests were run on the two smartphones and the team found insignificant decline because of the aging of the battery. This aspect was factored into the test's results.

After such verifications, the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy S7 were updated to Android 7.0 Nougat which had the kernel version 3.18.14.

How Did The Smartphones Fare?

According to the test, the Android 7.0 Nougat powered Galaxy S7 lasted for 6 hours. By comparison, the smartphone had lasted for 6 hours 37 minutes when running on the older Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

This difference indicates a deterioration of 9.4 percent.

The Galaxy S7 edge that was using the Android 7.0 Nougat lasted 6 hours and 35 minutes, whereas the Android 6.0 Marshmallow powered version had survived for 7 hours and 10 minutes. This difference is a deterioration of 8.1 percent.

Generally Android updates are accompanied with the additional features to the devices that enhance its function but at the same time initiates greater power consumption. With the newer software inserted into older hardware, such issues of power depletion may arise.

iPhone 8 To Have Wireless Charging Accessory, Ditching Lightning Adapter

iPhone 8 To Have Wireless Charging Accessory, Ditching Lightning Adapter 

Apple's next flagship smartphone, the iPhone 8 is highly awaited and there have been a lot of speculations regarding its specs and features.
A recent report stated that the iPhone 8 - also dubbed the iPhone X - may boast wireless charging capabilities.
Now a new report from Japanese publication Mac Otakara suggests that the iPhone 8 would deploy a wireless charging accessory, as well as ditch the lightning to 3.5mm adapter.
iPhone 8: Wireless Charging Rumors
Older rumors have suggested that the wireless charging that the iPhone 8 will deploy may be long distance, using existing technology such as Energous and Dialog Semiconductor. This will be able to charge a device without being connected to it in any way from a distance of 4.5 meters.
However, the latest report from the Japanese publication claims otherwise. The report states that Apple may be using technology developed by a Chinese company Luxshare. This technology it seems, will not be long distance but contact based.
Most likely, the iPhone 8 may support wireless charging when it is connected to a charging station. However, the report also states that the wireless charging station will not be available by default to all iPhone 8 users and that it will be sold separately by the company.

Lightning-To-3.5mm Being Ditched?

The predecessor to iPhone 8, the iPhone 7 did away with the 3.5mm headphone jack and in its place provided the customers with a lightning-to-3.5mm adapter along with the phone. The company's decision to remove the 3.5mm jack was met with harsh criticism from users. However, the latest report indicates that Apple may not provide the adapter with the iPhone 8.
It is not yet clear what this may mean for the potential headphone connectivity of the phone but, it can be construed that Apple will include a 3.5mm jack on the device itself this time.
The company is unlikely to ship a lightning-to-USB C cable as well along with the iPhone 8.  

Rumored Specs

The latest leak also lists some of the specs of the upcoming iPhone 8 and reveals that the handset will have a 5-inch display. However, this seems inaccurate as most industry insiders believe that the device will feature a 5.8-inch display.
The display is speculated to be an OLED one with edge-to-edge glass which may support Touch ID under its screen. There are also rumors which suggest that the iPhone 8 may come with fingerprint and iris scanners.
With an expected price tag of around $1000, the iPhone 8 may also be one of the most expensive Apple smartphones to date.

Apple iPhone 8 To Sport 5.8-inch Screen

                           

         Apple iPhone 8 To Sport 5.8-inch Screen

After the phenomenal success of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, Apple it seems has decided to redesign its range of smartphones to better compete with the other OEMs in the market.
A few days ago it was reported that the next flagship smartphone from Apple, dubbed the iPhone 8, will be the first ever device from the company to sport an OLED screen. However, it was unclear if the device would boast a 5-inch screen which was indicated by some reports or whether it would come with a bigger display.
A report from Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities had reflected though that the display will be 5.8 inches out of which 5.15-inch would be the usable screen and the rest would be taken up by the virtual home button.
Latest Rumors
A report from Nikkei Asian Review now reveals that the iPhone 8 will sport a massive 5.8-inch OLED display. If this report is to be believed, then the device would sport the biggest screen ever for an iPhone.
People may feel that a 5.8 inch iPhone would perhaps be too big, but it must be noted that according to speculations the device will ditch the home button which would mean that it would probably come with less bezels on the top and the bottom of the screen. The overall dimension of the phone may be similar to the iPhone 7 or the iPhone 7 Plus.
The report also goes on to state that the iPhone 8, which many believe will be dubbed the iPhone X, will launch with two updated versions of the iPhone 7, namely the iPhone7s and iPhone 7s Plus.
Nikkei also reveals that the iPhone 8 will be considerably more expensive than the iPhone 7. Although, an exact price has not been stated, it is believed to bear a price tag of over $1000 dollars upon its release.
Other Rumored Specs
Speculations and unconfirmed reports have stated that a variant of the next flagship smartphone from Apple may sport 3 GB of RAM and the lowest variant will come with 64 GB of internal storage.
Till now, iPhones have sported 32 GB storage in the base models. However, if reports are to be believed, this may  soon change. The highest internal memory that is rumored to be provided by the iPhone 8 will be 256 GB.
Availability
The company may launch the device sometime in the middle of 2017 and it would likely be available by the latter part of the year.
However, it has been reported that Apple intends to begin mass production of the iPhone 8 in July preparing for the high demand it expects upon its release in the markets.

Health Highlights

Health Highlights

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

Republicans Introduce Obamacare Replacement

An initial Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act was formally introduced in the House of Representatives on Monday.

The proposed package scraps the mandate for health insurance and instead offers tax incentives designed to encourage Americans to get health insurance coverage, The New York Times reported.

The bill does propose preserving two of the most popular elements of the health care reform law known as Obamacare. There would still be safeguards for people with pre-existing medical conditions, and young adults would still be able to stay on their parent's health insurance plans until the age of 26.

But the highly unpopular fines on people who choose not to buy health insurance would be eliminated.

Preliminary voting on the proposal will begin in House committees on Wednesday, the Associated Press said. The Senate has yet to offer its version of a replacement plan.

No official estimates on how many Americans might lose their health insurance under the replacement package were available from Republicans on Monday, according to the AP.

The package would change premium subsidies in a way that may not provide as much assistance to people with low incomes, the wire service reported.

As for Medicaid, the expansion of the health insurance program for the poor would continue until 2020, after which states adding Medicaid recipients would no longer receive the additional federal funds President Barack Obama's law would have provided, according to the wire service.

At the same time, the plan changes Medicaid funding from open-ended federal financing to a limit based on enrollment and costs in each state, the AP said.

Bird Flu Confirmed at Tennessee Chicken Facility

A strain of bird flu has been confirmed at a commercial chicken breeding facility in Tennessee.

The H7 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was found by the state Agriculture Department at the facility in south-central Lincoln county after the facility alerted the state veterinarian's office about in increase in chicken deaths.