Android Go is Android One?

You could hear about Android One project from Google. A few years ago, the company launched the program that was intended for budget smartphones, like Moto G and others. However, over time, the platform has not found its users, and manufacturers continued to release budget smartphone on regular Android system.

Android Go has roughly the same intent as Android One. Google calls new system as simplified version of its original mobile operating system. It is like Windows 10 S for budget laptops.

Android Go system is intended for smartphones with 512 MB ( or 1 GB) of RAM. Moreover, Google says that phones with a little RAM will automatically download Android Go out of the box.

What about applications for Android Go?

All popular Google Play apps will be optimized to run on weaker hardware. One of the first apps for Android Go on Google Play is the lite version of YouTube Go.

It allows users to preview and choose the quality of the video, before it starts playing. One of the main features of YouTube Go is to download videos for offline viewing. The great feature is already available in YouTube Go app on Android Go smartphones.

Also the first places in Google Play Store will be those applications that require little RAM and mobile traffic for operation.

What we do not know about Android Go

There are a few other things about Android Go that Google did not mention at presentation. Most importantly: will third-party manufacturers be able to install new OS? Second, how users can change the default Android version to Android Go?

The new system is focused on developing markets, like India. It is a country where mobile Internet is much faster than desktop, so budget smartphones are very popular there. We do not yet know in what other countries and markets the new system from Google will work.

Android Go release date

What we can say for sure today is that Android Go is not expected until 2018. We hope to find out more details in the near future. New lightweight Android version is very important for Google, because budget devices attract more users to Google search and other services.

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Xiaomi will present a new smartphone Xiaomi Mi Max on May 10, which should be the main device among smartphones with big screens.

Together with the new smartphone Xiaomi will release new version of user interface MIUI 8. What changes await us? We will try to answer.

Features MIUI 8

First you should pay attention to the official teaser poster, published earlier on the company’s blog:

We cannot identify something new from the poster but a little change of style and colors. A little later, the company released three teaser:

What Xiaomi wants to show us with these posters? As mentioned above, probably, Xiaomi will change the color palette of standard themes, making them more modern. You can note the different shape figures “8”, which may indicate more extensive customization.

Let’s look deeper. If you carefully look at the pictures, you can see that we are dealing with two connected figures. Thus we can talk about the possibility of two operating systems on one device. Some also argue that the union figures may be associated with MW mode and split screen.

The company Xiaomi also plans to add an interesting gestures, which are shown in the video below:

There is very little time to May 10. Do you have a Xiaomi smartphone? If so, do you plan to upgrade to the latest version of the shell MIUI 8?

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New features Android 7.0 N

Change in notifications

Android Police published new screenshots. We can see changes in notification bar and quick settings.

As you know, notification menu display additional information, different colors and smaller icons. The main changes would be that the notification will not be divided into separate blocks as well as icons will be reduced in size.

As for the quick settings, there will be two changes: a button “Edit” that could allow change the order of settings; and the possibility of having more than one page of quick settings, which can be seen through the two points that appear under menu.

Dropdown menu

Android Developers blog has published the first screenshots of Android 7.0 N. We can see two fundamental differences with Android 6.0 Marshmallow: we have a drop-down icon to the left of “Bluetooth” (that generally have direct access to other sections of the menu) and we noticed a dark theme.

Screenshots are completely official and have been posted on the support for the library intended for developers 23.2.

What we would like to see

Even before the release of Android 6.0, we heard about the function multi-window. However, as we already know, the latest version of the operating system from Google does not offer the opportunity to work in a multi-windowed mode.

In addition, we know that the developers planned to use the dark theme for the system. We do not know why Google decided not to implement this idea to Android 6.0, but we hope to see a dark theme for Android 7.0 N.

Moreover, according to the sources, new system will offer multiple color themes, similar to OnePlus smartphones.

There may also be other features that are not so important, but quite useful, for example, better customization, choose the color of LED notifications, change icons of three navigation buttons, wake up device with a few taps on the screen, different wallpapers (lock screen) and change songs with volume buttons.

Changing APIs, Oracle JKD to OpenJDK

Google confirmed to Venture Beat that new version of Android 7.0 N will be even more open source than it already is. Android 7.0 N will stop using the APIs and implement Oracle proprietary libraries for development OpenJDK open source (Open Java Developer Kit).

Google has always contributed to the development of OpenJDK in the past and now has a great maturity. But the main reason is to avoid legal problems that is has had with Oracle for using their development environment for its mobile platform applications.

This will mean a change in 8902 files application development environment. It will make Android more freely and new libraries will not have the copyright of Oracle.

Better interaction between Android and Chrome OS

If you remember, in October 2015 there was talk that Android can absorb Chrome OS. Google quickly denied this information. The search giant has invested a lot of effort into the development of Chrome OS.  We think that the integration of Chrome OS and Android could be a good future.

Many manufacturers blur the boundaries between mobile devices and traditional computers, laptops or desktops. Hopefully Google will surprise us at least with a good integration between two platforms.

Release Date Android 7.0 N

We are sure that Android 7.0 N will be presented at the developer conference Google I/O 2016. As usual, new operating system version will be available for Nexus smartphone in September 2016.

What do you think about new Android 7.0 N?

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So, after a long delay, Galaxy S6 got an upgrade to Android 6.0. The question is, what now? Many users do not know what to do. However, we help you to identify what new features got Galaxy S6 and how to use them.

We start with browser Samsung Internet 4.0. New browser offers the fastest speed than ever and more privacy. Also browser has ad-blocking feature. In fact, browser Samsung will be available to everyone in Play Store. But at the moment the application is only available for Samsung devices:

Samsung Internet for Android (Free)

The second interesting application called Cross App, which allows you to use your favorite applications while you communicate with someone through WhatsApp, Telegram or Hangouts. Thus, while writing messages you can attach your photos or videos and send them to whom you’re talking, without leaving the application messaging.

Let us return to the browser application. Samsung integrated into their devices the Secret Mode, which allows you to protect your smartphone from your history or bookmarks when you give your device to friends. So your friend cannot read information without your fingerprint or password.

Also Samsung added support for HTML5 and improved the speed of loading sites, when you have bad connection for Internet.

South Korean manufacturer has added support Samsung Gear VR. Virtual reality glasses allows to enjoy a unique immersive mode and a virtual reality experience.

And finally, Samsung upgrade secondary functions, such as:

• Two new modes of energy savings with Doze mode
• App Standby Mode, which detects when an application is inactive
• Adds support for MIDI protocol, which allows users to retrieve a list of all audio devices connected to the system
• When playing a video you will be able to adjust the speed audio.

It should be noted that it is not all updates that Galaxy S6 has received. You can check all information on Samsung website.

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The main of Galaxy Note 5 specs

And today informants told that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs will boast just 4 GB high-speed memory LPDDR4, similar to that which will be used in the smartphone OnePlus Two.

Moreover, not so long ago on the use of informants we talked to Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Exynos 7422 hardware platform, developed by technology ePoP and uniting in a single chip computer data processor, graphics, memory and proprietary wireless LTE-modem Shannon. In fact, this is a variation of the platform chipset Exynos 7420 in Galaxy S6, supplemented with an integrated modem.

In installed 5.67-inch Super AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels and the very novelty has dimensions 153,4 x 77,3 x 10,2 mm. But do not be afraid of such a large thickness phone: it includes not only his body but protrude slightly above it the main chamber.

Features Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs complement the battery capacity of 4100 mAh and the operating system Google Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Its size of internal memory is at a level of 32 GB. And the source is not sure that the gadget users will be able to expand its memory cards microSD. Although the experience of the family’s flagship Samsung Galaxy S6 leaves little chance for such a development.

According to rumors, Samsung has decided to speed up the release of Galaxy Note 5 specs, for fear of the next generation of smartphones Apple iPhone, and the official announcement of new products will take place in the middle of next month.

Source: knowyourmobile

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Soar if Apple Watch, as iPad, or lain with a bang, one thing is clear: these watches tremble industry wearable devices. But most of us can not imagine that will change our lives at the moment when we put on your wrist the watch. The main question: “As the first wearable product Apple could change our view of the smart Soup?” And what options you need to have Apple Watch, to become the best of the best.

They should be cool

All market driven style, rather than functions. Apple has made great efforts to make smart watches stylish (just look at that guy!). By and large, that she succeeded. Hours had lighted on the cover of Vogue in China and will be available in two sizes (38 and 42 mm). Buyers can select from three collections, each of which provides different straps and housings. Apple has always been famous for cool gadgets. But this is the first time that Apple is clearly driven by fashion and self-expression. And it has created a watch must fully reflect this. Make a clock that can attract women is particularly important.

Apple Watch features:

To anticipate yours every move

Apple Watch features has to anticipate your needs, depending on your location and situation. The device will be able to distinguish between “long” and “short” look. Clock to determine when you are going to not just look at the notice and enter the menu and buttons will appear that will allow you to interact with the contents of the device. Apple needs to make this option is better than Android Wear. “Apple clock” will need to open the application, based on your location and activity, perhaps using iBeacons, located in shops and gyms. They can even provide you with information about interesting attractions located near you.

More robust battery

The problem of limited battery life is a major issue faced by all manufacturers of smart hours. Most of them should be charged every night. Soup Apple needs at least 3-4 days of “life” of the battery to become a leader.

Easy synchronization

Yes, most of the options Apple Watch will be available only in conjunction with your iPhone. But this does not mean that the device is useless without it. The unit yourself will track your daily activity, produce Apple Pay payment and will be able to play music using Bluetooth. Third-party developers have created a number of applications for the device. For example, Dexcom, created devices to be paired with a clock to measure the blood glucose level holder Apple Watch.

NFC raise to a new level

Many existing smart clock can be used to identify the attached device, and even alert you when you leave too far from your phone. Apple Watch makes Touch ID (fingerprint reader) more useful due to the developed mobile payment options. Apple Pay will help pay for purchases by scanning hours. Option NFC (high-frequency technology for wireless short-range communication, which enables the exchange of data between devices located at a distance of about 10 centimeters) will allow the watch to communicate with the device “smart home”. With this function, you can even start your car.

The clock must have useful applications

Regardless of the fact that Apple Watch features can do, they will have to do it well. This means that the device must have a specific list of cool applications that are easy to use and useful to the owner of hours. Lack thereof can reduce the amount of sales device.

Source: Digitaltrends

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System with the green robot inside is often called “OS” for geeks, and it’s hard to argue. Firstly, features of Android Lollipop offers incredibly wide possibilities of personalization: customize to your taste you can almost every detail. Second, inside it is a huge amount of hidden features, which becomes known to a few weeks after the official presentation. The latest iteration of the titled Lollipop is no exception, in which we have already managed to make. Today we take a look at the final quintet innovations fifth version of the system. Let’s begin.

Hours for each – features of Android Lollipop

Which application is used daily by millions of people? That’s right, for hours. In most cases, it is opened to set the alarm and start the timer and stopwatch.

Perhaps for this reason, Google developers have decided to give it special attention, almost completely redesigned interface. The main feature of the latter is to change the background color during the day. In the morning we met a blue tint, noon – purple, and just before bedtime – black.

More contrast – features of Android Lollipop

Wallpaper – almost unique component of each smartphone, and thus treat his choice is particularly carefully. If you’re staying on the bright picture, it means that a new item in the setup menu will be useful for you.

We are talking about the function of the text high contrast; reading is not a problem on any background image. In addition, it will be convenient for people with low vision.

Unobtrusive calls – features of Android Lollipop

Admit it, rejoice incoming calls from friends do not always succeed. Feel it fully succeeds in passing one of the exciting favorite games. Often in such a case, resetting the call terminates progress. Who needs it?

But now everything is different. In the case of a running game or application card calls to Android will occupy only a small portion of the screen. Indeed, it is convenient.

Secure restart – features of Android Lollipop

Features of Android Lollipop also got a revised mechanism for the application after a system reboot. Previously, we recall, this procedure has become the reason for closing all programs. Now restart the system is far less aggressive: running applications remain intact.

Built-in color correction – features of Android Lollipop

According to our colleagues from phonearena, color perception about 7 percent of the world’s population is different from the norm. Fortunately, experience this problem when dealing with the smartphone does not have to.

Features of Android Lollipop can boast built-corrector colors. There are three different ways to change.

In this series of articles about innovations Android Lollipop comes to an end. In the event of hitherto unknown features we have that naturally inform about them.

What new functionality you liked the most? Tell us about it below.

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The current flagship Phablet South Korean Company Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4 closer to the title of the perfect gadget almost close. Judge for you: the device was a place for an incredibly powerful processor Snapdragon 805, 3GB of RAM and a huge 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The design, by the way, no less enjoyable. One of the few reasons for dissatisfaction is a proprietary graphical shell – TouchWiz. But it turned out to be hiding many interesting features to hear that previously had only a little. What are we talking about? Let’s find out.

Preview Site – Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Each of us periodically to share links with friends, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Share the website address with a coat of the desired color, the gadget at an affordable price, and many others – is not this is an important component of friendship?

It turns out that the owners of newly flagship can view sent links without having to open the browser. All you need to do – to activate the Air View and hold for a few moments’ finger or stylus on the link. This function has proved itself in the messenger. Indeed, it is convenient.

Auto exposure – Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Fans of mobile photography certainly know how difficult it is sometimes to choose the correct exposure. Especially when the smartphone cannot edit it manually index.

Fortunately, engineers should consider the possibility of selection of the correct exposure automatically. This will require a long press anywhere in the camera interface. Naturally, when it is activated.

Sharp photo – Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4

It is obvious that self-publish in appropriate social networks loves almost every one of us. They often collect the highest number of likes and if you’re lucky, comments.

Increase the number of the latter can be with a sensor heartbeat. It would seem that what is he? It turns out that a slight clicking on it will allow capturing the image. Since in this case does not require any mechanical clicks on the button, the frames should be received at least blurred.

Smart sound recording – Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Rate this function will be able not only to people with hearing loss, but also fans of loud music on headphones. First Sound Detector record the sound you want, and only then analyze and recognize that.

According to our colleagues from phonearena, a useful example of its use would be doorbell. Hear it while listening to any track, you see, is not easy. However, Note 4 should do it and notify the owner.

Wi-Fi to their – Features Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Unfortunately, not every user a variety of gadgets remember the password to your home Wi-Fi-network. But do not torment the same guests in this case, is not it? To solve this problem, there is a feature called “Quick Connect”. It will allow to share the Internet via smartphone is already connected to it point. You can specify the time frame here.

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LG has tried to fame in the development of its flagship in terms of filling the hardware to the LG G2 is almost impossible to find fault. But, as it turned out, a lot of the communicator and software features that I would like to mention separately. By the way, you probably should not be upset that the smartphone is “out of the box” works on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, though, is likely to soon get an upgrade to Android 4.3.

So, buyers LG G2 together with the smartphone will receive the following:

• KnockON – allows you to enable or disable a device (of course, we are talking about sleep mode), double-tap on the display instead of pressing buttons on the back panel. We hope that LG has managed to eliminate false alarms from external vibration, which suffer some other smart phones.
• Answer Me – smart phone will automatically answer the phone when held close to the ear device and lower the ring volume when you pick up the device in hand.
• Plug & Pop – when connected to the LG G2 headset or USB-cable, a pop-up window asking you to run one of the applications that can come in handy at the moment (for example, audio or video player when the headset), or to perform certain actions.
• Text Link – enables when you select text in any application to send the selection by SMS, save as a note, create a calendar event and perform other actions.
• Guest Mode – in your smartphone LG has realized that was not made by Google in its operating system, namely the support profiles. However, the additional profile can only be one, and the one with limited privileges, so more like a “baby” mode or profile “guest” (in fact, since the function is called). It does not say exactly what will be the possibility of the user in this mode, but it seems to be limited to standard change system settings, and make purchases.
• Slide Aside – again, LG is the first smartphone from the manufacturer (if we are not mistaken) guessed trehpaltsevy use gestures to control your smartphone (though the modern touchscreen can recognize up to 10 simultaneous touches). Namely, the owner of the device will be able to switch between applications swipe three fingers to the left or to the right, similar to the tablet iPad.
• Quick Remote – with a smartphone can control home devices “entertainment” (apparently, it’s all kinds of TVs and consoles), as well as teach gadget commands from the “native” consoles.

Obviously, none of these functions can not be decisive in choosing a smartphone, but together they are designed to make device management more comfortable and certainly will appeal to many users, just as much like the “smart” capabilities of smartphones Samsung, like floating gestures or turning pages eyes.

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