Microsoft Build 2016 Full Keynote Day 1

At Microsoft’s ongoing BUILD 2016 developer conference in San Francisco, the company has announced a new update for Windows 10 platform. Called Windows 10 Anniversary Update, it will be available for free to all Windows 10 users. The update will bring bug fixes, stability improvements and a host of new features for devices running on Windows 10.

Windows 10

At the keynote speech, CEO Satya Nadella announced that Windows 10 has seen the fastest adoption of any Windows version ever. With more than four million devices upgraded, Windows 10 is used by 270 million people across the globe. He also added that manufacturers have designed 500 new devices, specially designed for Windows 10.

With Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Microsoft Edge browser will now support Windows Hello for websites. This will allow users to login to website with the help of face verification. The update will also make its way to Xbox One, which will allow users to turn any retail Xbox One console into a developer unit.

Microsoft also announced that Starbucks, Facebook, Instagram and Messenger universal apps are coming to Windows 10 store soon. That’s not all; the update will also bring Universal Windows Apps support to the Xbox One gaming console.

HoloLens 

HoloLens is one of the coolest products Microsoft has developed over the past several years and now it’s ready for prime time. Microsoft said that the developer edition of HoloLens is shipping out right now, although this is not something that most consumers will be able to buy for themselves. Rather, this version of the HoloLens sells for $3,000 and is targeted toward developers at businesses and government organizations who are curious about creating new applications for mixed reality platforms.

NASA announced that it will use HoloLens to help give visitors at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex a chance to take a virtual tour of Mars. We can’t wait to see some of the other amazing applications that developers create for this incredible augmented reality headset.

Skype

Skype update that brings video messages, emojis and Cortana integration within the app. Called Skype Bots, Microsoft introduces new ways to bring expertise, products and services into the Skype messaging app. With Skype Bots, the software giant aims to enhance your Skype experience with.

To begin with, the Skype app now comes with support for visual video message feature, which also shows the transcript right below it. The personal assistant Cortana is always present on the top right corner and it now highlights the key points in the message. You can even go ahead to schedule calendar appointments and more.

While you are into a Skype conversation, Cortana can also bring up information cards, without you having to exit the app. It brokers the conversation with a third-party bot. Using Skype and Cortana, businesses can easily interact with their customers. For instance, a fast food restaurant can have bots to ask customers about their location and if they would want to track the order. It will also display the estimated time of delivery, right within the Skype chat.

Right from within the app, users can also plan a trip by asking Cortana to block the calendar. For instance, users can say, “please block my calendar on March 31 for ICC World T20 in Mumbai.” After blocking the date, Cortana will proactively suggest nearby hotels for stay and allow the hotel bot to interact with you and book a hotel room.

Cortana will also suggest you to connect with a friend who might live in the destination you’re travelling to. That’s not all; she can even message your friend about the dates, if you’re too lazy to type that.

This new feature will be available for developers to create bots, and for customers to try it out.

Apple iPhone 7s with 5.8-inch AMOLED display and wireless charging planned for 2017

The rumored iPhone changes will arrive in 2017 when Apple is slated to rework its entire iPhone lineup, according to an analyst's report.

Major changes to Apple's iPhone lineup are potentially coming in 2017, including the addition of wireless charging, AMOLED displays and a glass-encased model with a 5.8-inch screen, according to a research note from a KGI Securities analyst.

The report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo updates his previous predictions that Apple would introduce an AMOLED display in 2018. Kuo's research was reported in a March 26 story by 9to5Mac, which also said that Apple will review glass, plastic and ceramic cases for its upcoming 2017 iPhones, but will go with glass because "plastic doesn't offer thin and light form factor designs, and it would be not easy to precisely control the tolerance of ceramic."

Perhaps the biggest prediction in Kuo's note is his belief that Apple will unveil an iPhone that has a 5.8-inch diagonal display while having an overall size that is smaller than today's 5.5-inch iPhone, the story reported. "If Apple is able to produce enough of the 5.8-inch AMOLED displays, the larger device will entirely replace the 5.5-inch model, meaning that Apple will offer 4.7-inch and 5.8-inch iPhones in 2017."

Wireless charging, which is available in phones from competitors including Samsung's recent Galaxy S6 and S7 devices, is also being eyed for the next iPhones in 2017, the report indicates. Other new features include "additional biometric recognitions, perhaps facial recognition or eye recognition."

In January, reports surfaced that Apple is trimming production of its current iPhones by about 30 percent through March due to growing stocks of unsold iPhone 6 smartphones around the world. The production cutbacks are expected to allow remaining iPhone inventories to be reduced in the meantime. A similar iPhone production cut was made by Apple in 2013.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7(2016) are now official

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) is expected to be the second generation of Samsung's largest model designed as a mid-range smartphone. The design of this new Galaxy J7 has been hinted at by a tweet from mobile editorialist Evan Blass. He posted a picture on his Twitter account, with this caption: "Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)." People look up to Blass for his reliable leaks on the newest gadgets, so many fans took his post on the design of the Galaxy J7 (2016) as authentic. 

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) specifications and features:

The Galaxy J7 (2016) is a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 pixels, the device relies on an octa-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz (this could be an Exynos 7870, though Samsung has yet to confirm that). The J7 (2016) further features LTE connectivity, NFC, 3 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage space, and a 3300 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) specifications and features:

The Galaxy J5 (2016) only sports a 5.2-inch Super AMOLED display with 720 x 1280 pixels, weighing 159 grams, and measuring 145.8 x 72.3 x 8.1 mm. The handset is powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, coming with just 2 GB of RAM, and a 3100 mAh battery. The rest of its features are similar to those of the J7. 

Microsoft Set up new Campus in Bengaluru with $1 billion investment

Microsoft is considering setting up a new campus in Bengaluru with a investment of $1 billion. The Redmond-based software firm may create as many as 7,000 jobs with its new campus.

Microsoft apparently zeroed in on Bengaluru for its new campus after reportedly exploring all the possibilities around the world. The new campus is expected to merge many of its India operations and serve as a base for further expansion.

On the sidelines of these reports, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella held a secretive meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Sept. 29, 2014, which was seen by some as almost sealing the deal on opening the new campus. The meeting lasted about 30 minutes and Microsoft had stressed upon keeping the matter of the discussion tightly wrapped.

"The meeting was kept a top secret, so much so that the item was not marked on Nadella's calendar and nor were the minutes of the meeting recorded. They didn't want to leave any trail behind. Rightly so because the stakes were very high, given that the proposed investment opportunity was $1 billion and with the potential to create 5,000-7,000 jobs," the TOI quoted a source close tothe matter as saying. 

Microsoft's plan for a billion-dollar campus investment was said to develop over five years. Even after a year since the so-called meeting between Nadella and Siddaramaiah, there is no official word on the matter. Karnataka IT secretary V Manjula declined to have any knowledge about the matter.

At the time of the meeting, Nadella was seven months into his new role as the CEO of Microsoft and was carving out a turnaround strategy for the company that involved job-cuts, writing-down Nokia handset unit and focus on cloud-related services. In 2014, Microsoft announced its biggest lay-off of 18,000 employees, which was nearly half of the entire Nokia division's workforce. Last year, the software titan announced 7,800 job cuts across the board, which led to the shutdown of its Salo operations.

Microsoft's presence in India is spread across 10 cities, employing about 7,000 people, and the largest base of its operations is in Hyderabad. Microsoft has a 54-acre campus in Hyderabad for R&D, IT and global services. In Bengaluru, the software tech giant has a Microsoft research facility, a development centre, a global technical support centre and Microsoft Ventures. 

Apple iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7" both have 2GB of RAM

Apple doesn’t usually reveal the amount of RAM inside its devices, and same is the case with the new iPhone SE. But it’s being reported that the new iPhone SE boasts 2GB of RAM, which puts it on par with the iPhone 6s. That said, a quick look at Apple’s website reveals that there are a few features that are not really on par with the iPhone 6s.

Apple iPhone SE‘s 2GB of RAM was confirmed by a benchmark listing as well as TechCrunch’s Matthew Panzarino. Panzarino spent enough time with the new iPhone to run a memory checking app, which revealed the 2GB of RAM. He run the same app on the new iPad Pro 9.7-inch as well, and found that it too boasts 2GB of RAM.

Apple iPhone SE comes with first-generation TouchID sensor, which was used on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s. The iPhone 6s, on the other hand, uses a second-generation TouchID sensor, which is said to be much faster.

Another Change is the selfie camera it's back to 1.2 MP with f/2.4. That means it's the iPhone 5 selfie camera, the 5s want to f/2.2 and the iPhone 6s upped the resolution 5MP. 

Apple iPhone SE specifications and features:

The new iPhone boasts iPhone 6s-level specs in a body the size of the iPhone 5s. It features a 4-inch Retina Display, A9 processor, M9 co-processor with support for always-on ‘Hey Siri’ feature.

On the photography front, the iPhone SE is equipped with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with support for Live Photos and 4K video recording capabilities. Connectivity options include 4G LTE support, VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, and on the software front, it runs on iOS 9.3. iPhone SE new microphones andApple Pay support with a Touch ID.

OnePlus 3 rumoured to be unveiled on 7th April;Specs and Features

The OnePlus 3 is expected to launch sometime in the second quarter of this year, and a benchmark website may have revealed key specifications and features of the upcoming flagship smartphone. According to GizmoChina, OnePlus is hosting an event in Beijing on April 7, where the OnePlus 3 could be unveiled. This in contrast to earlier reports, which pegged early June as a likely launch timeframe.

A OnePlus device with model number A3000 was spotted on AnTuTu benchmark website. It features a 5.5-inch full HD (1920×1080 pixels) display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset, Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB of RAM.

The OnePlus 3 is also expected to feature 32GB internal storage, 16-megapixel rear camera, 8-megapixel selfie camera, and it runs on Android Marshmallow-based Oxygen OS.

According to leaked photos, the upcoming OnePlus 3 will look very different from the OnePlus 2, and will also boast a dedicated camera shutter button. It is also expected to feature dual-LED flash at the back, an Alert Slider on the side, and a USB-Type C port.

OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau recently revealed the company’s plans to launch the OnePlus 3 sometime in the second quarter of this year. It however looks unlikely that OnePlus could unveil its flagship smartphone so early, and we would advise you to take this with the proverbial pinch of salt. What we know for sure though is that the OnePlus 3 will be “more expensive than the OnePlus 2.”

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to be launch in July with Android N: Report

The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will reportedly be launching in July instead of August like last year, according to a Korean website The Bell, which cites people close to the matter. The handset will reportedly launch in mid-July, and is said to be codenamed as 'Grace'. The device is even tipped to run Android N operating system out-of-the-box, which is plausible, as the OS is already in beta testing and will be publicly announced in May at the Google I/O 2016 conference.

Some other remours form multiple resources Galaxy Note 6 sport a 5.8-inch display, thus being a bit larger than the Note 5 (which, as you probably know, offers a 5.7-inch screen). The new S Pen-equipped device could also feature 6 GB of RAM, a 12 MP rear camera (most probably, the same one that the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have), and up to 128 GB, or even 256 GB of internal memory. Not a confired yet. 

Apple iPhone SE launch in India on April 8, Price Starting At Rs. 39,000

Apple launched the compact iPhone SE at its ‘Let’s loop you in’ event, and it goes on sale in select countries from March 31 onwards. The new iPhone will go on sale in India on 8th April. Prices for the new iPhone will start (16GB) Rs. 39,000. The new iPhone SE will be available 3,000+ retailers across the country.

Apple also unveiled new accessories such a leather cases Black and Midnight blue which will be available at Rs. 2,900. The Lighting Docks will be available at Rs. 3,700.

Apple iPhone SE specifications and features: 

The new iPhone boasts iPhone 6s-level specs in a body the size of the iPhone 5s. It features a 4-inch Retina Display, A9 processor, M9 co-processor with support for always-on ‘Hey Siri’ feature.

On the photography front, the iPhone SE is equipped with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with support for Live Photos and 4K video recording capabilities. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel FaceTime camera with Retina Flash. Connectivity options include 4G LTE support, VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, and on the software front, it runs on iOS 9.3. iPhone SE new microphones and Apple Pay support with a Touch ID.

Apple iPhone SE price in India will be Starting at Rs 39,000 can come in early April: Specs and Features

Apple today launched the compact iPhone SE at its ‘Let’s loop you in’ event, and it goes on sale in select countries from March 31 onwards. While Apple didn’t specifically announce it on stage today, the new iPhone will go on sale in India in early April. Prices for the new iPhone will start from Rs 39,000.

Apple has launched the iPhone SE in two storage variants — 16GB and 64GB. The iPhone SE 16GB will be priced in India at Rs 30,000 inclusive of taxes though there is no word on the price of the 64GB variant yet. Apple says the iPhone SE will go on purchasing in India starting early April. Apple also unveiled new accessories such a leather cases Black and Midnight blue which will be available at Rs. 2,900. The Lighting Docks will be available at Rs. 3,700.

Apple iPhone SE specifications and features: 

The new iPhone boasts iPhone 6s-level specs in a body the size of the iPhone 5s. It features a 4-inch Retina Display, A9 processor, M9 co-processor with support for always-on ‘Hey Siri’ feature.

On the photography front, the iPhone SE is equipped with a 12-megapixel iSight camera with support for Live Photos and 4K video recording capabilities. Up front, there is a 5-megapixel FaceTime camera with Retina Flash. Connectivity options include 4G LTE support, VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.2, and on the software front, it runs on iOS 9.3. iPhone SE new microphones and Apple Pay support with a Touch ID.

How to Watch Apple iPhone SE live Stream

After months of rumors and speculations, Apple is widely expected to take the wraps off the long-rumored 4-inch iPhone SE and a smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro on March 21. Set to take place at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, the event will kick off at 10:30PM IST. Like always, Apple will be live streaming the event and here’s how you can watch it.

Officially, Apple will live stream the event on iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices that run on iOS 7 or higher. Mac users need to ensure that their computers run on OS X v10.8.5 or later with Safari 6.0.5 browser. The event will also be live streamed to second-generation, third-generation and fourth-generation Apple TV running on software 6.2 or later. Ahead of March 21 event, Apple has also launched an Apple Special Event app on App Store for Apple TV.

Apple will also be streaming the event live to Windows 10 users on Microsoft Edge browser via HTTP Live Streaming technology (HLS). To watch the iPhone SE launch event live, users can click on this link.

For those who are using the older version of Linux or Windows can watch the live stream on VLC Player. To get the live stream, users need to go to Media > Open Network Stream, and paste the link to Apple’s streaming page.

Besides the iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Apple is also expected to take wraps off new watch band options. Apple could also announce iOS 9.3 and software updates for Apple WatchOS, tvOS and OS X.

Lenovo K3 Note Rolling out Android Marshmallow in India

Finally Lenovo K3 Note has started receiving the Android Marshmallow update in India.

The Android Marshmallow update for the Lenovo K3 Note comes with the March security update patch. The update is being rolled over via OTA with users required to download an update package of 1.65GB. 

To manually check the update, you can head over to Settings > About phone > System updates > Check For Update.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus launched in India at Rs 8,499

Less than a month after unveiling it at MWC, Lenovo previous day launched the Vibe K5 Plus in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs 8,499, and it is set to go on sale from March 23 onwards. It goes on sale exclusively on Flipkart, but no registrations are required. During the first sale, there will also be an exclusive exchange and upgrade offer for existing Lenovo A6000 and A6000 Plus users.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is the successor to Vibe K4 Note and features the TheatreMax technology with Dolby Audio support. The Vibe K5 Plus has a 5-inch full HD display with 10-point multi-touch support.

The smartphone also supports ‘TheaterMax’, which was first introduced on the Lenovo K4 Note. This technology can convert any multimedia content into a virtual reality experience. Be it games or videos, TheaterMax can convert them into “immersive large screen experience boasting smooth graphics, life-like surround sound and responsive 3D gameplay.” Needless to say, the Vibe K5 Plus is compatible with ANTVR headset.

Under the hood, the Vibe K5 Plus is powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor coupled with Adreno 405GPU. The smartphone comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, further expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a dual-SIM smartphone that supports 4G LTE bands in India. On the camera front, Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus comes with 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 lens and a 5MP front camera. Lenovo has also preloaded apps like SHAREit, SNAPit, and Guvera Music among others. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop wrapped under Vibe UI.

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus will be available in Gold, Platinum, Silver and Graphite Grey colour options.

Today, ISRO To Launch Sixth Navigation Satellite at 4 pm (IST)

Indian Space agency ISRO‘s sixth navigation satellite IRNSS-1F is all set to be launched on board trusted workhorse PSLV C32 today at 4 pm (IST). The 54 and half hour countdown began yesterday soon after the Mission Readiness Review Committee and Launch Authorisation Board cleared it and currently, it was “progressing normal”, ISRO officials said. PSLV-C32 on its 34th mission would launch the IRNSS-1F, aimed at providing navigation accurately on par with the US-based GPS, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center at the spaceport of Sriharikota about 110 km from.

ISRO to provide independent regional navigation satellite system on par with GPS, had launched five navigation satellites under the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). While four satellites would be sufficient to start operations of the IRNSS system, the remaining three would make it more “accurate and efficient”, an ISRO official said.

While four satellites would be sufficient to start operations of the IRNSS system, the remaining three would make it more "accurate and efficient", an ISRO official said. "With the launch of four satellites, we were able to provide navigation for 18 hours. But after fifth launch we increased the capacity to 24 hours with an accuracy of 20 metres. The sixth IRNSS-1F and seventh launch (IRNSS-1G) will be accurate and more efficient," an ISRO official told PTI.

The five satellites already launched are IRNSS-1A on July 1, 2013, IRNSS-1B on April 4, 2014, IRNSS-1C on October 16, 2014, IRNSS-1D on March 28, 2015 and IRNSS-1E on January 20, 2016. ISRO scientists plan to put all seven navigation satellites into orbit by March 2016. The last in the series is expected to be launched by month end.

For the IRNSS-1F launch, scientists have used the "XL" variant used in previous launches of IRNSS satellites, given its capacity to carry load. Similar occasions where rocket with XL configuration were used were during launch of Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission, ASTROSAT besides the five IRNSS satellites. Along with the navigation payload and ranging payload, the satellite also carries a "highly accurate Rubidium atomic clock" with it. The payload will transmit navigation service signals to the users. The 44.4 metre tall IRNSS-1F has a liftoff mass of 1,425 kg and would be launched in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (sub GTO). It has a 12 years mission life.

HTC Signs 3-Years Google Nexus Manufacturing Deal: Report

There have been recent reports about HTC manufacturing the next Nexus device this year in collaboration with Google. Now, a new report from China claims that Google's parent company, Alphabet, has signed a three years contract with HTC to make Nexus devices. If this comes out to be true, we may see HTC unveiling its Nexus devices as platform lead devices for the upcoming Android N version, as well as Android O and Android P in next two years.

Google has flip-flopped between hardware partners over the years for its Nexus devices. It tied up with LG for Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and Nexus 5x, while it teamed up with Motorola for the Nexus 6 and Huawei Nexus 6P. It may be recalled that LG had confirmed it was not going to build Nexus smartphones this year as it aimed to focus on its own range of devices. At MWC 2016, LG showed the intent as well with unique modular smartphone, LG G5, and a new range of companion devices.

The rumored three year partnership between HTC and Google, however, has come as a surprise. It may be recalled that Google has been looking to have greater control on the hardware, and even reported to be developing own processors and in house designed devices on the lines of Apple’s strategy for iPhones. But hardware partners have reportedly shown reluctance towards Google’s efforts to have majority of the control, and is believed to be one of the reasons why LG backed out of the Nexus program. If true, the partnership also means Huawei is highly unlikely to be associated with the Nexus project any time sooner.

Based on preliminary leaks, HTC is likely to add the 3D Touch like display feature in its rumoured Nexus smartphone this year. A report from January suggested that the Taiwanese company in collaboration with Google is expected to unveil two Nexus-branded smartphones this year.

It is important to note that these are rumors thus far, and that HTC and Google haven’t yet confirmed or refuted it. As Google I/O 2016 approaches, we are most likely to have more credible information. The developer conference will be held in May this year.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge launched in India at Rs. 48,900 and Rs. 56,900 with Free Gear VR

Samsung has officially announced the launch of its flagship smartphones the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in India. Pre-bookings for the two smartphones that were unveiled at MWC 2016 last month open on Wednesday, with the smartphones available from March 18. Those who pre-book the smartphones by March 17 will receive the Samsung Gear VR headset bundled for free.

Price:

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has been priced in India at Rs. 48,900, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge will be available at Rs. 56,900 - both prices for the 32GB variant. The price for the 64GB variant has not been announced at this stage. Samsung offers twice voice & data for the first 6 months to select Vodafone Red Plan customers.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge come with a new Samsung Concierge service that's available inside the My Galaxy app. The Samsung Concierge service comes with four key benefits: My Assistant (powered by Haptik) that will let customers order flowers, do Web check-in, set reminders, and use other services; Fast Track access at Samsung service centres; Phone Pickup & Drop with access to a standby device if your Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge need to be repaired; and Chat With Samsung customer support that will answer everyday question about your device like "How do I enable Hotspot?". Samsung says all services will be available to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge customers free of cost, and it might be extended to Galaxy S6 and Note 5 customers at a later stage.

Here Some reasons Which is best iPhone 6S or Samsung Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 edge

• The camera is almost certainly a reason to pick the Galaxy S7 over the iPhone 6S.

• The one thing the iPhone 6S doesn't have is water and dust resistance. It also doesn't have a microSd card slot for memory expansion. These are two things that are dear to users who are used to it. Samsung has managed an engineering feat by adding IP68 water and dust resistance in a design that's a thing of beauty clad in just glass and metal.

• Samsung Galaxy S7 support for fast charging technologies and wireless charging.

• Virtual Reality piques your interest, then the Galaxy S7 will be a better bet than the iPhone 6S. 

• Considering the Galaxy S7 starts with a 32GB model and is offered in a 64GB model, with the added benefit of a microSD card slot that can support up to 200GB cards, the Galaxy S7 is the phone for the person who wants to keep a lot of data locally. The iPhone 6S still starts at 16GB, which is just unacceptable for a phone that costs in excess of Rs 40,000 and like always, there's no support for the microSD card slot.

Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge specifications and features:

Both smartphones share a similar set of specifications, and only the display and battery size differ. The Galaxy S7 features a 5.1-inch screen, while the Galaxy S7 edge features a 5.5-inch screen. Both are Super AMOLED displays at QHD resolution. It will be interesting to see if Samsung launches  Exynos 8890 variant. The processors are paired with 4GB of RAM, and the smartphones come with 32GB and 64GB storage options and expand MicroSD card slot up to 200GB.

On the photography front, they feature a 12-megapixel f/1.7 rear camera with OIS and PDAF, while up front is a 5-megapixel f/1.7 selfie camera. The Galaxy S7 features a 3,000mAh battery, and the Galaxy S7 edge features a 3,600mAh battery with Wireless Fast Charging and Quick Charge 2.0 support.

Connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots (hybrid setup), 4G LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and GPS. Both smartphones run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow with TouchWiz UI running atop.

Reliance Jio to Offer free Wi-Fi services at six Cricket Stadiums for T20 World Cup

Image: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

There's good news for cricket fans in India planning to watch the upcoming T20 World Cup matches live at stadiums. Reliance Jio today announced free high-speed Wi-Fi with unlimited downloads at six stadiums across the country.

The service offered by Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited's Jionet will be available in Bangalore (M Chinnaswamy Stadium), Dharmashala (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium) , Kolkata (Eden Gardens), Mohali (Punjab Cricket Association Stadium), New Delhi (Feroz Shah Kotla) and Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium). The service provider has fixed a certain range to allow only spectators inside these stadiums to have access.

“To make this possible, Jionet has harnessed its superior network capacity along with an excellent deployment of specially designed, state-of-the-art Wi-Fi access points that will cover the entire stadium with a seating capacity of minimum 20,000,” the statement added.

How to Connect Reliance Jio Wi-Fi?

• Activate Wi-Fi on the smartphone and select 'Reliance JioNet WiFi'
• Visit the login page
• Enter mobile number and generate OTP (sent via SMS)
• Log-in with the OTP

Users will automatically be disconnected from the network if there is no activity for 30 minutes. In cases like these, one will be able to login again with the same code, which is essentially valid for a period of 24 hours. Jionet claims to offer download speeds of 50 Mbps

Recently, it claims to have tested the same during a match at Wankhede in which downloads of over 22TB occured on its networks.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge launch in India on 8th March and Price Starting at Rs. 45,000

Korean company Samsung Electronics is set to intensify its promotions in India by spending a record sum on marketing and promotion for the new flagship Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge that will be launched 8th March 2016 in India. Both the flagships will be powered by the Exynos 8890.

India will be among the first country to get the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Both Smartphones were unveiled globally at the MWC, Barcelona in February.

Samsung is likely to invest about Rs. 100 crore on marketing its latest smartphones, which will be launched in India on March 8 and go on sale from the third week of March at prices that could match Apple’s iPhone 6s models.

Industry executives said Samsung may offer the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge at a cheaper rate than the Rs 50,000-plus launch price for last year’s flagship Galaxy S6. The company is looking at a price of about Rs 45,000 to compete with iPhone 6s that’s selling at Rs 44,000-45,000.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge Specification and Features:

The Galaxy S7 comes with a 5.1-inch QHD display while the S7 Edge opts for a bigger 5.5-inch QHD Super AMOLED unit. Although both the phones will be offered in Snapdragon and Exynos variants, in India we would see only the Exynos 8890 powered Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

On the imaging front, both the phones herald with a 12-Megapixel primary sensor along with LED flash OIS  and the front facing camera settles for a 5-Megapixel sensor. Thankfully Samsung has backtracked on its move to ditch the waterproofing feature and the expandable memory card slot in the Galaxy S6 and as a result the Galaxy S7 includes both of the features. The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge both come with a Hybrid SIM slot that will double up as a microSD card slot.

Apart from that the phones bake in array of sensors inclusive of Heart Rate, fingerprint, barometer and the other standard sensors. The battery has also been bumped up to 3000mAh and will come with fast charging and wireless support. The Galaxy S7 Edge on the other hand comes with a 3600mAh battery which is justified considering the larger QHD display.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge will retail in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum, White Pearl and Silver Titanium colors and is expected to ship starting from March 11.

Android N spotted without an app drawer in official Google video

Google is going to take the wraps off of Android N this coming spring but it’s possible that the newest version of Google’s mobile operating system will remove a longtime feature: The app drawer. In case you’re not familiar with the app drawer, it’s the icon on the bottom of your Android device’s display that you can click to access all the applications on your device, not just the ones that are on your home screen.

Getting to the official video, the Google Maps Twitter handle may just have given the world the first look at Android N. In a video shared last week detailing new features of Google Maps, the search giant shows what appears to be a Nexus 6P smartphone that's missing an app drawer on its home screen. Instead, the Nexus 6P's home screen in the video shows the Dialler, Contacts, and Camera apps.

Google Maps Tweet : 

Run Forrest Run! Or walk, or drive, or bike. #MapsAtTheMovies https://t.co/GocsZtDx9Lhttps://t.co/4iOFYbDkl0

— Google Maps (@googlemaps) February 26, 2016

If this turns out to be true, it would mean Google is moving Android closer to Apple's way of doing things. The iPhone has always laid out its apps across multiple home screens, with users free to move them around as they like.

AndroidPolice has shared a few mock-up screenshots of Android N showing tweaks in notifications tab as well as quick settings panel. According to the shared mock-up screenshots claimed to be from Android N, Google's next Android OS version will have more than just cosmetic changes.

The screenshot showing notifications tab shows more details while quick settings panel will add an edit tab. The app icons seen in mock-up images are smaller than the current version.

One of the notable changes seen is that the quick settings as well as notifications tab now span full width instead of half of the screen that shows up currently.

Another notable addition seen is the quick settings toggles visible at the top of the notifications pane. Google's new approach to show quick settings toggles in notifications tab seems to be inspired from other Android-based skins preloaded by OEMs. One of the screenshots show notifications tab including toggles for Wi-Fi, network status, battery, do not disturb, flashlight, and an additional drop down button. On tapping the drop down button opens the quick settings panel showing all the options.

An edit button is also seen at the bottom of the quick settings panel making it easier for users to make any changes to the toggles.

It's worth mentioning that the spotted screenshots or the shared video claimed to be from Android N may be early version of the OS and we may see a lot of changes in the final build.

Google is likely to reveal its next mobile operating system, believed to be called as Android N initially, at the I/O conference. Google CEO Sundar Pichai had last month has announced the date and venue for the I/O 2016 which will be held in Mountain View, California on May 18 through May 20. The Google I/O 2016 registration opens 8th March 2016.