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Major app devs have come down hard on Blackberry BBOS during the past few weeks , Whatsapp - a popular IM/VoIP pulled out of Blackberry's ecosystem and Facebook reported that their native app will no longer work on Blackberry devices starting from 31st March . But in a change of attitude , Facebook has granted one last breath for the platform as the final update to Facebook will let users access the web version of the popular social media site witthout compromise . The web version however is clunky but it is a breath of fresh air for the zombified os . The update to facebooks web view is available through Blackberry world , and if you own a pre - Blackberry Priv device , update asap Source -  Slashgear

Vizio has introduced a new line of smart TV's which will make you use your tablet less . The new P series , built with Chromecast support gives you the option to use the UHD tv's companion Vizio Android powered Tablet accessory as a remote to cast your favorite content on the big screen . The TV , unlike most rival products does not feature Android TV OS but it makes up for it by adding strezming and web content  via Google's Chromecast system built into the Tv . Pricing for the Vizio TV's are 50" - $999 ,55" - $1299, 65" - $1999 ,75" -$3499 Slashgear

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system recieved a lot of flak over the past few months for being too pushy .This however has not stopped its adoption rate and many coroprate firms are already shifting to the new operating system , But as with the case when Windows 8 came along , many users still prefered the older Windows 7 operating system  as it was the most stable operating system so far , this has however reduced the number of users who want to upgrade and therefore Microsoft made a unpopular move by stating that Windows 7 and 8 support on Skylake processors winn end in July of 2017 . This move however brought in negative press and therefore Microsoft has now stated that they will support Windows 7 , 8 and 8.1 through 2017 upto 2018 . This is said to give ample time for users to shift to Windows 10 if you want to use the next gen skylake processors . The move however does mean that people who want to skip Microsofts forced important updates or alleged spyware would probably ...

If you thought that your kindle is free from the pressures of getting software updates then we have some bad news ,Apparently Amazon wants you to install a critical update on all kindle devices .The popular e-reader family lets users download and sync books and other material for reading content ,but all that functionality will not be available to these devices if you fail to update your device .therefore if you own a Kindle e-reader (not the fire tablets) install  the update as soon as possible independent.uk

When Apple launched the 12.9" iPad Pro last year , it created a bit of a ripple in the iPad community and many worried whether Apple is really set on killing off the iconic tablet size from its lineup , but today ,Apple has one again showed its commitment to keep the iPad line updated by introducing a new iPad Pro - now in 9.7" flavor . The new iPad , launched along side the pocket friendly iPhone SE  packs iOS 9.3 - the latest iteration of the iOS 9 platform . The new iPad , which is said to bring down the same Apple pencil based experience is now slightly more expensive than the outgoing iPad Air 2 ( $599 ,$699 and $799 ),but these new additions to the 9.7 "   iPad  transforms the tablet from being a media focused system to a semi workhorse tablet .  And unlike the previous "bulky" iPad pro , this is more compact and easy to live with and considering this , Apple has brought in the same 4 speaker surround sound system and a 12MP rear sensor with 4K reco...

Apple has announced a new 4" smartphone line called the iPhone SE , the phones , priced to compete against mid range handsets bring in the best of three previous iPhone models into a attractive price which is half of what you would pay for a standard iPhone model is aimed at younger buyers and those who like to have a small and a pocket-able handset .The phone , designed to look like the iPhone 5S aesthetically is now basically Apple's entry level device ,replacing both the iPhone 5C and the 5S .The phone packs some of the older iPhone 5S hardware components -which at the time were brilliant , and now it is refreshed with a 64Bit Apple A9 Soc , a 12MP rear camera which can capture 4K and iOS 9.3 . The handset is said to be available for a starting price of $399 for the 16GB and $499 for the 64GB model - a significant price reduction considering that the Apple A9 equipped iPhone 6S costs almost double the price . Carrier pricing is even more attractive as the handset goes fo...

Project Astoria , a developer bridge tool which allows developers to port Android apps to Windows (phone) has officially been canceled . The tool kit , announced along side Microsoft's Project islandwood (a tool to easily port iOS apps) at Microsoft's 2015 Build conference promised a quick and easy solution to address Windows Phone's app crisis . If it went into effect , Project Astoria would allow developers to re use some of the Android code and optimize it to run on Windows phone , currently Windows phone devices have around 500,000-700,000 apps and many prominent apps are still not available on the platform . Although the move would have address some of the apps to be re packaged , the lack of interest and the complexity in maintaining Project Astoria meant that it was a dead duck since its conception . Although project Astoria is now gone , Project islandwood is still set to continue , this tool would be focusing on a older version of  Object C (Swift??) and it wou...

Sony  - once a dominant force in the mobile space played as the arch nemesis to Nokia back in its heyday ,but once the Sony Ericsson venture collapsed , Sony had difficulty in keeping up with the Jones as their random smartphones were either late in the spec war , or overpriced . With competition getting stiff , Sony could no longer waste money on making Random smartphones with outdated specs , and therefore Sony decided to launch a new flagship series called the Xperia Z . Xperia Z The Original Xperia Z was a first for Sony , it offered water resistance , a premium design with glass and metal and specs that rivaled other handset makers .Up to this point Sony phones were regarded as late for the party , but with the Xperia Z , the tables turned and Sony had a proper recipe in its hands . Xperia Z2 After the release of the Xperia Z and its spin offs (ZL ,ZR and Tablet Z) , Sony released the Xperia Z1 , this phone was launched in a time where "mini...

Zopo - a lesser known Chinese oem has managed to join the flagship smartphone ranks with the Zopo Speed 8 .The phone , based around Mediatek's 16nm Helio X20 Soc and a 21MP camera promises a great Android 6.0 experience at a fraction of the cost of most rival flagship smartphones . The phone ,unlike most flagships ,comes with USB Type C and it also has a enormous 3600 mAh battery ,Although availability outside Asia is unknown , the handset will surely be one of the "worlds firsts" as it has a 10 core Soc thanks to the processor. Display - 5.5" 1080p Design - unibody smartphone ,4G dual sim support Processor - Mediatek Helio X20 Soc , 64Bit 10 core processor Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 4GB ram , 32GB storage with MicroSD expansion Cameras - 21 MP Sony IMX230 sensor with two tone LED flash ,8MP front OS - Android 6.0 Marshmallow Battery - 3600 mAh non removable Others - 4G , GSMArena

ZTE's new Blade V7 and V7 lite are two mid range handsets launched by the Chinese OEM  . The handsets , powered by Mediatek MT6753 and MT 6735P processors promise a smooth Android 6.0 experience as well as LTE and support for finger print recognition . Pricing for both models are not available yet , but considering that these handsets are priced as mid rangers , expect a price tag of about ~$400 for the flagship model . ZTE Blade V7 Display - 5.2" 1080p IPS LCD Design - Unibody smartphone Processor - Mediatek MT6753 Octa core 64bit  , 1.3Ghz Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 2GB RAM , 32GB  +MicroSD expansion Cameras - 13MP PDAF (phase detection) sensor with LED flash ,5MP front OS - Android 6.0 Marshmallow Battery - 2500 mAh non removable Others - Fingerprint reader , 4G ZTE Blade V7 Lite Display - 5.0" 720p IPS LCD Design - Unibody smartphone Processor - Mediatek MT6735P Quad core 64bit  , 1.3Ghz Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 2GB Ram , 16GB storage...

Xiaomi - One of China's biggest handset manuf launched manufacturers have officially launched their new flagship smartphone - the Xiaomi Mi5 . The phone , a successor to the Mi4 launched last year brings flagship specs for a price of most midrange handsets (cough cough ..flagship killer) .The phone brings affordable pricing , a  Snapdragon 820 with 4GB of RAM , a 16MP OIS camera and a ceramic unobody design all for the starting price of $251 (RMB1999) MI 5 SPECS: - Snapdragon 820, up to 4GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.0 - 600Mbps 4G+ download speeds, VoLTE - 3D ceramic/glass body, weighs 129g - 5.15” 16 LED light display, 3D ceramic/glass body - Front fingerprint sensor - 16MP 4-axis OIS + 2µm-pixel 4MP camera - 3000mAh battery, Quick Charge 3.0 - Full feature NFC - MIUI based on Android Marshmallow Written by Rakitha for MasHD Source - miui

Acer  has just announced two new additions to the Acer Liquid series , the Jade 2 and Zest/Zest 4G bring Android 6.0 and good specs to the table . Acer Liquid Jade 2 Display - 5.5" 1080p AMOLED display , Gorilla Glass Protection Design - Unibody smartphone Processor - Snapdragon 808 Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 3GB RAM , 32GB storage , MicroSD expansion Cameras - 21 MP rear camera with LED flash , 4K recording , 8MP front camera OS - Android 6.0 Acer Liquid Zest/Zest 4G Display - 5" 1080p IPS LCD display , Gorilla Glass Protection Design - Unibody smartphone Processor - Mediatek MT6580/MT6735(for 4G) Storage(RAM/ROM+Expansion) - 2GB RAM , 32GB storage , MicroSD expansion Cameras - 8 MP rear camera with LED flash , 1080p recording , 5MP front camera OS - Android 6.0 Others - optional 4G GSMarena