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Google Unveils An Extremely Easy Way To Broadcast Audio From Your Phone To Stereo Speakers

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g7OeWgIhz0qdGlQlPrMcpBpkEP3KUxO5x7iAgOa7ZnK57oLCsaPbfVuEUTXbmmAMe-Iz7o7ZhkLeGg9PmXqa1rPi5xBZDygbOuj-nqPA1P9o43h-GIE3jO0lmUTiJOmSI83T5OLggNms/s1600/google+chromecast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Google Cast for audio" border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2g7OeWgIhz0qdGlQlPrMcpBpkEP3KUxO5x7iAgOa7ZnK57oLCsaPbfVuEUTXbmmAMe-Iz7o7ZhkLeGg9PmXqa1rPi5xBZDygbOuj-nqPA1P9o43h-GIE3jO0lmUTiJOmSI83T5OLggNms/s1600/google+chromecast.jpg" title="" width="400" /></a>Google announced its own streaming audio solution, which is 
designed to let hardware partners embed Chromecast audio capabilities 
into their speakers, sound-bars, receivers and other sound-producing 
devices. Google launching <a href="http://chrome.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cast for audio</a>
 means that its streaming solution is now more directly analogous to 
AirPlay, but it also allows you to use Android, iOS and even web-based 
sources through Chrome to stream your music, podcasts and more. 
 
Want to transmit music from your phone, tablet 
or desktop to an external device? Just click the cast button and find a 
Google Cast Ready speaker. It’s that easy. 
Once you’re connected, Google Cast Ready speakers will 
pull content directly from the cloud in order to ensure you’re 
getting the best possible audio quality.  
 
The ‘Cast Ready’ speakers that are launching today include devices 
from Sony, LG and Denon, and there should be lots more coming later this
 year. Google also intends to integrate its general Cast capabilities, 
including both audio and visual, to stuff like set-top boxes, television
 sets, consoles and more.
 
Already, there are lots of apps that support Cast audio streaming, 
including Google Play Music, Deezer, Pandora, Rdio, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, NPR One, Pandora, 
and more. It works just like the original video and app-streaming 
Casting, via an in-app button you tap to select your destination device. 
 
Google had already offered audio Casting from compatible software on 
mobile device that used its API, but now we’ll start seeing dedicated 
audio hardware devices that provide the same support that has been 
available via Chromecast streaming dongle and Android TV. It’s much 
closer to what Apple has offered for AirPlay,which already allows users to cast audio to their speakers,and has helped them 
expand their third-party device ecosystem even further since its was introduced. 
 
 
Watch a video of Google Cast for audio in action below: 
 
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Google Unveils An Extremely Easy Way To Broadcast Audio From Your Phone To Stereo Speakers

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BlackBerry Classic Gets Unboxed (Video)

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The handset comes with BlackBerry 10 OS and it features a 4 row QWERTY keyboard and a 3.5 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. 
 
In what is now becoming a new product launch tradition, I’ve 
taken a few moments to unbox the all-new BlackBerry Classic for you. As 
you’ll see in the video, the BlackBerry Classic benefits from dual app 
stores, a browser that is 300 percent faster than the BlackBerry Bold 9900, and of course, that responsive physical QWERTY keyboard. 
 
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With easy, familiar Classic Navigation Keys and a trackpad, this may be 
the most productive BlackBerry 10 device to-date. It comes complete with
 a SIM card tool to easily install your new Nano SIM.The device also with 16GB internal storage and expandable 
storage via MicroSD card (up to 144GB). There’s also a perfect set of 
tangle-resistant travel headphones that sound great and are perfect for 
taking calls while on-the-go. 
 
Other specifications on the handset include a dual core 1.5GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, 
The BlackBerry Classic also features 4G LTE, NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth, an
 FM Radio and GPS, and it comes with a 2 megapixel front facing camera 
and an 8 megapixel rear camera. 
 
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This Is the World’s Most Stunning New Android Phone And It’ll Cost You $5,000

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While there’s no question that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus 
are beautiful smartphones, some might argue that Apple’s 2012 iPhone 5 
and last year’s iPhone 5s feature an overall look that is more sleek and
 sophisticated. Now, imagine that sophisticated design was given harder 
lines, darker tones and a 5-inch full HD display, and it was built out 
of titanium and 18k gold instead of aluminum. 
Meet the new limited-edition Regal Black Edition luxury Android phone from Gresso. 
 
Don't Miss: <a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-biggest-hits-and-misses-of-tech.html">The biggest Hits And Misses Of Tech Products In 2014</a> 
 
 
 
 
We mentioned Gresso in a recent post about high-quality iPhone 6 cases,
 but the company makes much more than just iPhone accessories. It also 
builds high-end cell phones aimed at the luxury market, and its latest 
phone is easily its best and most impressive yet. 
Gresso’s high-end smartphones have a new addition to the family, and 
it is one of the most stunning handsets the world has ever seen. The 
Gresso Regal Black Edition features a PVD-coated titanium case and white
 or yellow 18k gold trim. It’s also assembled by hand and is limited to 
just 999 pieces. 
Best of all, perhaps, Gresso doesn’t skimp on specs as much as some 
other luxury smartphone makers do. The Regal Black Edition features a 
5-inch full HD display, a quad-core 1.5GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB 
of storage, a 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing 
camera and Android KitKat. 
And now, of course, for the bad news: the Regal Black Edition will 
set you back $5,000, so it’s certainly not for everyone. Those who can 
afford it will certainly appreciate and enjoy it, however, and more info
 can be found by following the source link below. 
 
 
 
 
 
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This Is the World’s Most Stunning New Android Phone And It’ll Cost You $5,000

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The biggest Hits And Misses Of Tech Products In 2014

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When it comes to technology, some ideas sound 
great on paper, and there’s often a media frenzy over some. Sometime 
they live up to hype, and even surpass expectations when everyone else 
has been critical. In other cases, hype doesn’t woo consumers and ideas 
don’t really take off. As we approach the end of 2014, here’s a look at 
the tech products that people went crazy about and those that failed to 
meet expectations.

Hits

1. Facebook Messenger

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Facebook Messenger has been one of the biggest hits this year, even when people complained about it.</div>
So when Facebook moved the messaging feature away from the main 
social networking app, users cried foul as it meant they had to download
 a separate app to chat with their friends. The privacy-brouhaa started 
soon after the launch, and many reports wrongly accused Facebook 
Messenger for snooping on users for demanding access to your contacts and a full access to the network. None of this was of course true.

All criticism aside, Facebook Messenger was a hit and crossed 500 
million users and topped the charts of the Apple App store and Google 
Play Store. Guess Zuckerberg and David Marcus who was bought in to head 
Messenger this year, were right on this strategy.

2. Microsoft Office for iOS and Android

After Satya Nadela took the helm of Microsoft, he took everyone by 
surprise by announcing the launch of<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/11/microsoft-anounces-office-apps-for.html" target="_blank"> Office apps on the iPad </a>in early 
2014. Despite the presence of alternative office apps on the App store, 
the Office app by Microsoft became an instant hit thanks to the familiar
 features users were accustomed to with their desktops.

Later this year, the app was switched from the freemium model to 
making the app completely free for iOS and Android devices, which caused
 it to become one of the top three apps on the App store. Finally one big step from Microsoft that wooed its users.

3. Apple iPhone 6

Despite the series of controversies over the design and operating 
system, the latest iteration of the iPhone, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 
Plus have broken smartphone records. Within 24 hours of launching, Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/15Apple-Announces-Record-Pre-orders-for-iPhone-6-iPhone-6-Plus-Top-Four-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reported</a>
 pre-order sales of a whopping four million units. The iPhone 6, in 
particular, has been a key driver of Apple’s growth, which crossed the 
$700 million market cap in the US this year.

This was also the smartphone that ensured Apple’s entry into the 
phablet arena, something Apple had resisted for a long time. Now Apple 
has two huge-screen smartphones to offer and despite the high-price tag,
 Apple fans have been clamouring to get their hands on these.

4. Asus Zenfones

Asus entered the Indian smartphone market this year with the launch of its Zenfone 4, Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 6 handsets.
 The phones were strategically priced to cater to the the budget and 
mid-range segment. But unlike many other low-cost smartphones, the 
Zenfones were found to get all the basics right, with nippy Intel 
processors, high resolution displays and good cameras. The phones became
 an instant hit and Asus revealed that it sold over 40,000 units of the Zenfone series within four days of launching in India. 
 
Also Read: <a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/12/facebook-releases-list-of-2014s-most.html">Facebook releases list of 2014's most discussed topics(#YearInReview)</a>

Misses

1. Firefox OS smartphones

Firefox OS smartphones were launched in India this year with an aim 
to charm the low-budget smartphone segment. However, the few Firefox-OS 
based phones that were launched in India come with deplorable hardware
 in order to keep a sub-Rs 2,000 cost price and have failed to catch on 
with the burgeoning entry-level smartphone market in India.

2. Early Android One smartphones

Google announced it the promising Android One programme, with the 
idea to bring a pure Android experience to low cost smartphones. Google 
used India as the launchpad for the programme and announced its 
partnership with homegrown phone makers such as Intex, Micromax and 
Karbonn.

Despite the great initiative, Android One smartphones failed to take off
 in a big way as Android One reportedly offered thin margins to 
retailers who were selling them. As major retailers in India refuse to 
stock them, consumers have found it difficult to buy the early models of
 Android One devices. Plus the fact that all three manufacturers were 
offering the exact same specs, meant that users weren’t exactly spoiled 
for choice when it came to features.

3. Google Glass

Announced two years ago, there was a lot of hope riding on this 
futuristic gizmo by Google. Facebook, NYT, etc, were all building apps 
for  Google Glass. But with Google itself pushing back the Glass roll 
out to the mass market, it has left everyone losing interest in the 
device. This year, Reuters reported that key developers have abandoned the Glass project, as it failed to impress early adopters.

4. Amazon Fire Phone

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When Amazon launched its much anticipated Fire Phone,
 on-lookers were rather excited by its glitzy features, though no one 
could really pin down how it would meet any practical uses. Despite 
getting the right hardware and a set of nifty features on its side, 
Amazon has struggled to sell a decent number of Fire Phone units. 
According to <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/26/amazon-fire-phone-sales-data" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">research</a> by comScore and Chitika and some number-crunching by The Guardian, Amazon has sold no more than 35,000 phones.

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Lamborghini Smartphone Will Cost You $6,000

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 but there's another product line </div>
with the same name that will set your 
wallet back, too. 
The 88 Tauri
 is the latest smartphone from the Tonino Lamborghini Group and it comes
 with an extravagant price tag of $6,000, according to Russian tech 
website hi-tech.mail.ru. 
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Tonino Lamborghini manufactures luxury products, like watches and accessories. The company's name comes from it founder, who's the son of the late Ferruccio Lamborghini, the man behind Lamborghini cars. 
Only 1,947 88 Tauri devices will be made — the number was chosen for the founder's birth year. 
 
The technical specs aren't groundbreaking — it's in line with already available smartphone options — but this phone is clearly more about showing off wealth than any sort of advanced functionality. 
 
There's a 5-inch HD display and a 2.3GHz quad-core processor. It also
 comes with 64GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. The 20-megapixel camera is a
 bit more impressive, along with the a front-facing 8-megapixel camera. 
The phone is available in real leather (in black, blue, red, orange or brown) and steel (in black, gold or silver). 
Overall, the exorbitant sticker price is pretty much all about that 
Lamborghini name, plus the high-quality build materials and exclusivity 
of the product. There's nothing too forward-thinking about this phone, 
but we doubt the target consumer is overly concerned about that. 
Although this might be a product the rich and famous might want to 
add to a Christmas list, sales don't begin until late December. 
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China's Vivo Unveils World's Thinnest Smartphone

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Chinese manufacturer Vivo has unveiled the Vivo X5Max, a smartphone that's just 4.75-mm (0.187-inches) thick at its thinnest point. 
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Besides its incredibly slim profile, the handset seems to be a very 
capable device, with a 5.5-inch, 1080p screen, an octa-core Qualcomm 
Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 13-megapixel
 camera. 
Engadget, which had some hands-on time
 with the Vivo X5Max, noted that its 2,000mAH battery is definitely not 
the best in class — but that's not surprising from such a thin device. 
In addition, its 13-megapixel camera is responsible for a noticeable 
bump on the phone's back, making it thicker by nearly 2mm (0.07 inches) 
at that point. 
 
Other phones in the "extremely slim" category include the Oppo R5, which is 4.85-mm (0.19-inches) thick, and Huawei Ascend P7, which is 6.6-mm (0.26-inches) thick. 
The Vivo X5Max is expected to hit China Mobile stores for about $490 on Dec. 12. 
 
Must Read:<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-best-android-phones-0f-2014.html">The Best Android Phones 0f 2014</a> 
 
 
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It’s coming to that time of the year when you might want to grab a 
new smartphone either for yourself, or as a gift for someone during the 
holiday season. Most of the phones that will be coming out this year 
have been announced or launched, so if you want to make up your mind 
about upgrading, this is as stable as it gets in the smartphone world. 
Throughout
 the year I have reviewed and got hands-on time with plenty of devices, 
especially from the Android camp simply because there’s such a sheer 
volume of them on the market today. I’ve used all the flagships from 
HTC, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, and more -- some of those reviews are 
still in the pipeline -- and below I’ve compiled my thoughts on what's 
currently the best out there.  
 
HTC One (M8) 
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 HTC was one of the first to launch a flagship Android smartphone this year and the fact that the HTC One M8 is making it to this list is testament to the great job they did with it. Built on the principles HTC established with the original One in 2013, adding in new hardware such as the Duo Camera and refining the aluminum design.  
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There’s a lot to like about the One M8, but if I had to cut it down to just one thing, it’d probably be the design. The aluminum unibody looks great and feels awesome to hold. HTC improved the ergonomics considerably over the previous-generation One and managed to enhance the BoomSound speakers in the process. Of all the Android handsets released in 2014, the second-generation One definitely looks the best.  
Demerit 
As much as the Duo Camera is an interesting feature that allows you to apply cool effects to your photos, the camera as a whole is underwhelming. Compared to the competition, the HTC One M8 simply can’t keep up in most conditions, especially in terms of resolution where the four megapixel sensor disappoints. It may have an advantage in low light scenarios, but the new One is far from a high quality flagship camera. 
 
 
<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-sold-4-million-units.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S5 </a> 
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There were no surprises when Samsung announced their latest high-end device, the highly anticipated Galaxy S5. Packing a new fingerprint sensor and heart rate monitor, Samsung made a big deal of the device being suited for fitness and activity, packing top notch hardware into a waterproof case for the first time.  
Merit 
It’s a tossup between the display and camera for what I like the most, with the latter just edging it out. It’s not the greatest in dark conditions with its f/2.2 lens and 1.12µm pixels, but at all other times it excels. The 16-megapixel sensor is simply fantastic in sunlight, delivering sharp, accurate and vibrant images loaded with detail. The provided HDR mode is also by far the best of any smartphone, and 4K recording is always a handy inclusion.  
Demerit 
The aforementioned fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor are gimmicks, failing to make any meaningful improvement to the smartphone and not necessarily functioning perfectly. On top of that Samsung's design still feels behind the competition. Though there were improvements in this area, it still looks and feels cheap, which is less than ideal for an expensive flagship.  
 
LG G3 
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The LG G3 was no minor revision to the well-regarded G2. The company packed in new and improved hardware, including a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and the laser autofocus assisted 13-megapixel camera with OIS, as well as a much better software offering.  
Merit 
The edge-to-edge 5.5-inch IPS LCD display is one of the standout features of the G3, and makes me want to come back and use it regardless of which smartphone I’m reviewing at the time. There isn’t a huge difference in clarity between the Quad HD resolution and similar 1080p panels, but the sharpness is definitely impressive. Paired with great color quality and a decent amount of real estate in a surprisingly compact body, the G3’s display is a definite favourite.  
Demerit 
The new display comes with the downside of a having hit on performance and battery life. The G2 carried top of the line battery life but the same can’t be said of the G3. The performance hit isn’t as important, though in some taxing 3D games the GPU simply can’t render frames as frequently as it can on a 1080p handset. 
 
Sony Xperia Z3 
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Sony has released two flagship smartphones this year thanks to their strange six month release cycle, the first being the quite decent Xperia Z2, and now the Z3. It’s a minor upgrade on what came before it, though the changes help refine the package and make for a very well-rounded device.  
Merit 
The entire handset feels like a top-notch, premium product that delivers both on a design and hardware perspective. We’re talking about a waterproof aluminum body, Snapdragon 801 SoC inside, 20-megapixel rear camera, and great battery life. That last point is especially crucial, with Sony clearly understanding how important it is to have a long-lasting smartphone.  
Demerit 
It would appear the Xperia Z3 is lacking a "killer feature" but there are no obvious omissions either. Also, Sony’s smartphone strategy at the moment is somewhat unclear: releasing a new flagship every six months make buyers of the Z2 feel like their handset is outdated quite quickly. Will this happen again with the Xperia Z3? I sure hope not. 
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 
 
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 
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Alongside the Z3, Sony released the Z3 Compact catering to folks who don’t want such a large handset. With a 4.6” display and essentially the same internal hardware as the Z3, the Z3 Compact is a great choice if size (and battery life) are major considerations.  
Merit 
The Z3 Compact is one of the few Android smartphones on the market that combine flagship hardware with a smaller-than-usual form factor, and does so successfully. Not everyone wants a 5.2-inch or 5.5-inch phone, so the 4.6-inch Z3 Compact is very attractive in this respect. Let’s not forget it also has a powerful Snapdragon 801 inside, waterproof body, and the same 20-megapixel camera from the Z3, plus astonishing battery life.  
Demerit 
For the market this smartphone is occupying, there’s not much to dislike. However, as with the Z3, I’m not a huge fan of Sony’s software skin that fails to add any interesting, standout features, and it does look a bit antiquated in comparison to stock Android and recent skins from HTC or LG.  
 
Motorola Moto X (2014) 
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The original Moto X was a crowd favorite even though it skipped on high-end specs, it made up with phenomenal ergonomics and customization options. This year Motorola has released a new version, including better hardware, a refined design with a larger AMOLED display, and improved software.  
Merit 
There are two aspects to the Moto X working in tandem that make it such an attractive device. First is the new and improved hardware which includes a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC, similarly attractive ergonomics, an excellent 5.2-inch 1080p display and much-needed camera upgrade. Combined with excellent contextual software and always-on voice controls, the new Moto X is a great mix of solid hardware and software. 
Demerit 
Some aspects are still slightly behind the competition, notably the camera and battery. The 2014 Moto X may be far ahead when software is concerned with a very clean Android experience, but some of the always-on features hamper battery life, which doesn’t appear to be as good as its competitors. The camera, while improved, also fails to stand up to the flagship powerhouses in this area.  
 
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 
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Samsung has been perfecting the large-screen Note formula for a few years now, and with a refined design and cutting-edge hardware, this is best Android phablet yet.  
Merit 
The use of metal around the edges of the Galaxy Note 4 finally makes this handset feel premium. Samsung has listened to the past criticism and noticeably improved the design, and I welcome it. Top notch performance is a given (Snadragon 805 or Exynos 5433 inside), and OIS adds to an already great camera sensor. If you don't mind the size, it's the best Samsung device in the market.  
Demerit 
TouchWiz still seems bloated and visually mediocre, as Samsung hasn’t put a huge amount of emphasis on changing what they delivered in the Galaxy S5. 
 
Also Read:<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/12/6-secret-apps-to-hide-your-private.html" target="_blank">6 Secret Apps To Hide Your Private Pictures</a> 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Blackphone To Peddle A Few Good Apps

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The Blackphone runs PrivatOS, a modified version of Android 4.4.2 that comes bundled with tools that encrypt phone calls, texts, emails and Internet browsing. 
 
The app store will feature curated apps selected for their protection of users' security and privacy. 
 
The PrivatOS update scheduled for early 2015 will come with several preloaded apps. 
 
Blackphone also announced Spaces, a new capability that will let users of its device create separate containers for apps, data and accounts on one device. It uses Graphite Software's Secure Spaces, an OS-level virtualization and management solution. 
 
Samsung and BlackBerry offer similar container functionality with their Knox and Balance systems, respectively.  </div>
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 The Numbers Tell the Story 
 
Whether the Blackphone app store will offer enough secure apps to meet users' needs, and whether Blackphone can attract developers to create apps that meet its requirements, are questions that have yet to be answered. 
 
"Products like this are geared towards a very small section of the population that cares about certain kinds of things," Jan Dawson, chief analyst at JackDaw Research, told TechNewsWorld. 
 
That equates to a small market for developers, which might be less than attractive, as it will curtail their earnings. 
 
Microsoft has struggled to attract devs to create apps for its Windows Phone, for example, and has resorted to offering cash and other incentives. 
 
"This phone is not going to be for the mass market like the Samsung Galaxy S5," remarked Ramon Llamas, a research manager at IDC. "It's going to be for the small group of people who have an incredible distrust of everybody." 
Other Issues for Devs 
 
The Blackphone apps are likely to be expensive, Llamas told TechNewsWorld, because "you won't be able to take ads, so you'll have to charge a premium for them." 
 
PrivatOS is based on Android, and "you have a lot of the skeleton there in all the Android apps, but you can't just make a couple of tweaks and make them ready to go," he pointed out. 
 
Will Android users, who are notoriously averse to paying for apps, be willing to cough up for Blackphone apps? 
 
Perhaps. 
 
"You'll have this virtuous cycle of secure and private apps that function on a secure and private phone," Llamas said. 
Who's Gonne Take One Home Tonight? 
 
Blackphone probably will target enterprise users, suggested 451 Research analyst Boris Metodiev. 
 
The hope is that interest will spill over into the consumer market, but that's not likely to happen, he said, because games and social network apps likely will not be allowed on the Blackphones, which means they probably won't be users' first BYOD choice. 
 
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Consumers are spending more time on their apps, Nielsen found earlier this year. Social networking and search were the apps they used the most. 
 
Mobile shopping -- another major threat to security -- is also on the rise. 
 
Seventy percent of consumers have made a purchase using a smartphone in the last six months, and 54 percent have used both mobile commerce sites and applications on their smartphones, CFI reported. 
 
Retail m-commerce revenues increased 52 percent, year over year, during the recent Thanksgiving week shopping period, according to Branding Brand. 
 
"When people get a smartphone, regardless of the platform, they'll want the same apps they've been using all along -- from entertainment to news to games and so on," Llamas said. "Just because you have a smartphone that focuses on privacy doesn't mean you'll want to forgo all those apps. 
 
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Leaked:Samsung Galaxy S6 To Be Release Early Next Month with Larger Display And Higher Resolution Compare to Galaxy S5

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Samsung’s Galaxy s6 smartphones will feature a larger display with a higher 
resolution compared to the 
current Galaxy S5. 
 
A leaked screenshot appear to be to showing a specifications list of the Galaxy S6 recently hit the web. 
If authorize, then it  will have a 5.5-inch 
display sporting a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 that’ll be powered by the
 company’s own 64-bit octa-core Exynos 7420 processor. 
 
As is the norm, the Exynos chip will likely be reserved for 
international models which means those stateside can probably expect to 
see the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon processor instead 
The Samsung galaxy S6 will supposedly have 3GB of system memory(RAM), 32GB of
 internal storage(ROM).  The camera is said to be A 20-megapixel,with a 5-megapixel front camera(selfie) and video chat 
duties which will run Android 5.0 Lollipop. 
 Earlier
 last month, Samsung revealed plans to scale back its mobile phone 
output by 30 percent although there was never really any doubt that the 
Galaxy line would persevere. 
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They said,  
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Samsung had high hopes for the Galaxy S5 but ultimately <a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-sold-4-million-units.html" target="_blank"> Samsung Galaxy S5 Sold 4 million Units Less Than The Galaxy S4</a>  which they never anticipated. 
The south Korea company will no doubt have a spiky and more faultless feel for 
the market when the it arrives. They’ve even reportedly adopted a 
codename for the device, Project Zero, which some believe may involve a 
total redesign from scratch. 
 
Related:<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/11/samsung-galaxy-s5-plus-launchedthe.html" target="_blank">Samsung Galaxy S5 'Plus' Launched,The World's Fastest Android Smartphone</a> 
 
 
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Ghana To Eliminate Tax On Imported Smartphones

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This step was confirmed in the 2015 Budget presented— was a key recommendation 
developed by A4AI-Ghana Multi-stakeholder coalition established earlier 
this year which will enable affordable internet access through policy reform.  
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Proposals to remove this duty were recommended by the A4AI Ghana 
Coalition Working Group on Taxation, led by Kwaku Saakyi-Addo, CEO of 
Telecoms Chamber. 
 The elimination of the 20% import duty will reduce the cost of handsets 
in Ghana — where taxes make up approximately 35% of the cost of a 
smartphone — enabling many more ordinary Ghanaians to afford smartphones
 that allow them to access the life-changing potential of the Web. 
 
In a statement to media the government revealed that:  
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“Communication 
is shifting from voice to data and mobile data is projected to grow 6.3 
times between 2013 and 2018. It is being proposed that in order to 
increase smartphone penetration, and in line with Government’s policy of
 bridging the digital divide within the country, import duties on 
smartphones will be essentially removed. It is expected that the 
increase in smartphone penetration will increase revenue from 
Communication Service Tax, VAT and corporate taxes.”</blockquote>
 
 
Sonia Jorge Executive Director of 
the Alliance for Affordable Internet said; 
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"this will be the first step to get
 Ghanian citizens online"</blockquote>

Ghana To Eliminate Tax On Imported Smartphones

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BlackBerry Classic Specifications

General 
 
Phone: BlackBerry Classic 
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Manufacturer: BlackBerry Announce: June 2014 Status:Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, December Colors: Black Form Factor: Candybar Dimension:     - Weight:     - 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 4G Network: LTE Messaging: SMS, MMS, Push Mail, EMail, IM Display Type: Capacitive touchscreen Colors: 16M colors Size: 3.5 inches [Browse Similar]    Resolution: 1440 x 1440 pixels Pixel Density: 582 ppi Multi-Touch: Yes Accelerometer Sensor: Yes Proximity Sensor: Yes Hardware Hardware and OS 
 
OS: BlackBerry 10.1 OS Processor: Quad-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 GPU: - RAM: N/A Internal Memory: - External Memory: microSD, up to 64 GB Camera   
Resolution: Yes, [Browse Similar]    Flash: No Features: Geo-tagging, Face Detection, HDR Video:Yes, 1080p@30fps Secondary: Yes Connectivity Connectivity and Data Rate 
 
GPRS: Yes EDGE: Yes 3G & 4G: HSDPA, HSUPA, LTE Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, LE WI-FI:    Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0 GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support Browser: HTML5 Memory User Memory 
 
Phonebook: Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall Call Records: Practically unlimited Internal: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM Card Slot: microSD, up to 64 GB 
 Multimedia 
 HDMI Port:    no 3.5 mm Jack: yes Radio: No Java: Yes, MIDP 2.1 Games:     Yes + Downloadable Loud Speaker: yes Battery 
 
Type: Li-Ion 2515 mAh battery Capacity:     - Stand by:     - Talk Time:     - Important Apps 
 
NFC: yes Social Networking: no Calendar: yes Document Viewer: no Voice Recording: no Voice Commands: no 
 
 
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BlackBerry Classic Specifications

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Twitter To Track The List Of Apps Installed On Your Smartphones

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbbNMzGUy-FkL46aoTDrQxM4ZnGu6mIHy-ftYS2HwvMK3bd10XdcoZhnN7GFWD3gstK8IdJrAixj6oPYNS0jq8zXPhNbf6ciCJq4MpoqQbpbPFGMGpD0-7NNJws8Uk7Xey0E4mnyiGyzD/s1600/twitter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="technewsgh.blogspot.com/twitter" border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbbNMzGUy-FkL46aoTDrQxM4ZnGu6mIHy-ftYS2HwvMK3bd10XdcoZhnN7GFWD3gstK8IdJrAixj6oPYNS0jq8zXPhNbf6ciCJq4MpoqQbpbPFGMGpD0-7NNJws8Uk7Xey0E4mnyiGyzD/s1600/twitter.jpg" title="" width="320" /></a>Twitter has officially publicize that it will begin tracking the list of apps installed on your 
 
smartphones and tablets using graph app, a move the company says will help it build a more personal experience for you on the micro-blogging service. 
 
 According to the company, it will not collect any data within the applications, only the list of installed apps, and the collected information, will be used for things like improved “who to follow” suggestions, adding tweets, accounts, or other content to your timeline that in a bid to better target ads and more personal Twitter experience   
 
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"We are collecting and occasionally updating the list of apps installed on your mobile device so we can deliver tailored content that you might be interested in," </blockquote>
  Twitter said in a blog post. 
 
The company says it will inform you about this feature being turned on for your account by showing a prompt letting you know that to help tailor your experience, Twitter uses the apps on your device.  
 
The feature has been updated on iOS devices and also integrate on Android. 
The app update is opt-out, which means Twitter will start collecting information from users automatically unless they instructed tell it otherwise and if aren't interested in having your app list being tracked,  
Twitter offers easy instructions on how to turn the feature off: iOS users can turn off the feature by tapping the gear icon present in the Me tab, followed by Settings and the account they’d like to adjust, then under Privacy, they can adjust the setting to Tailor Twitter based on my apps while Android users will have to tap the overflow icon followed by Settings 
and the account they’d like to adjust, then under Other, they can adjust
 the setting to Tailor Twitter based on my apps. 
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Additionally, you can also disable the feature by activating the Limit 
Ad Tracking or Opt out of interest-based ads settings on Apple or 
Android devices, respectively   
 
Twitter assured its users that it will 
only track applications users have installed, not any data from within 
the applications. As it said, 
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 "We are only collecting the list of 
applications you have installed. We are not collecting any data within 
the applications."  </blockquote>
 
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Twitter To Track The List Of Apps Installed On Your Smartphones

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Viber Has Upgraded It App With A New Public Chat Feature That Enables Users To Watch Live Conversations Between Celebrities

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allow users to get even closer to their Mentors,Companies and Celebrities and even be a part of their conversations online. 
  Viber Media noticed that many app users are keeping tabs on their favorite celebrities from Twitter and Instagram to Facebook and other forms of media,that is why they are looking to introduce a new way to do that with its new Public Chat add-on, to allow users to get even closer to their “favorite personalities” and even be a part of their conversations online.   
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The Viber Public Chat can have up to 99 participants. Anyone that follows a 
Public Chat can see its messages, but not contribute to the Chat. “To 
become a participant, you must be added by a participant of that Chat. Communications can involve everything from basic text and photos, to videos, stickers and links. Popular chats will be organize to the main Public Chats page on Viber, and there will be a full search feature for users to check who is live chatting at any given moment. There is also no limit as to how many Public Chats a user can follow at once. While it in part sounds like just another way to serve up ads, Viber Media insists this “is just additional content on Viber. There will be no ads in in Public Chats.” 
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 As for which celebrities will be involved, the company says it is “launching this concept with a great line-up of celebrities and personalities all over the world.” So far we have heard names like DJ Paul van Dyk, Perez Hilton, and YouTube stars like Tyler Oakley, among others. By listening in on live chats between their favorite celebrities, Viber sees Public Chats as a way for users to get more involved than they ever have before. While it is hard to say how popular a feature like this can be (likely depending on the personalities that get involved), Public Chats clearly differentiates Viber in a crowded app category. 
 
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Viber Has Upgraded It App With A New Public Chat Feature That Enables Users To Watch Live Conversations Between Celebrities

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Microsoft Anounces Office Apps For iPhones And iPads

Microsoft releases updated versions of Word,Excel and PowerPoint apps on Iphones and Ipads to beef up it functionalities. 
 
It is the ideal apps for Iphones and Ipads owners who rely on Microsoft office for work,school and home use. 
Microsoft
 has been working for the last two years to build new web-based versions
 of its software and apps that can be easily used on the much smaller 
screens of mobile devices, but still seem familiar to people who use the
 traditional desktop tools. 
 
They have realized that most workers uses smartphones and tablets or Ipads in their daily activities instead of a normal PC's,that's why they are moving in that motion,says the Director of Microsoft's Office apps product management. 
 The updates replace a limited iPhone version and upgrade a more powerful set of apps that the company released for iPad tablets in March, which has been downloaded 40 million times. The older iPhone version allowed users to view files and make simple editing changes, but the new apps will look like the iPad versions and have more of the capabilities found in Office software used on desktop computers. And unlike earlier iPad versions, the new apps don't require a subscription to create new files or documents. 
 
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While the apps are free,Microsoft hopes to make money by selling premium features, including security tools for business users, through its Office 365 subscription service. Microsoft's Office software is widely used by businesses, but it faces competition from web and mobile programs made by Google Inc., Apple Inc. and other rivals. Although most of Microsoft Corperation revenue still comes from traditional software, CEO Satya Nadella wants to shift the company's focus to mobile and web-based products. 
 
The Redmond Washington company recently said it delayed producing a new version of Office for Apple's Mac computers so it could focus on mobile apps. One big challenge for Microsoft originate from the complexity of building different versions of each app for competing mobile operating systems. Apple's iPhones and iPads are far outnumbered by smartphones and tablets that use Google's Android mobile operating system. But different versions of Android run on a variety of devices from different manufacturers. Microsoft also has its own mobile operating system, although it's not as widely used 
Also Read:<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/2014/11/apple-ipad-mini-3.html">Apple iPad mini 3</a> 
 
In another move to keep up with shifting work habits, Microsoft this week announced a software partnership with Dropbox, an online storage company that's increasingly popular with people that want to store documents, photos and other files and share them with others. The two companies are integrating their software so documents stored in DropBox can be easily edited with Microsoft's Office tools. Microsoft also has its own online storage service, while Google and Apple offer competing services with their apps. 
 
 
The Company is also working on advance versions for Android phones 
and tablets,and also on it window phones and tablets, although they have 
not yet  provided the release timing.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 'Plus' Launched,The World's Fastest Android Smartphone

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Exclusively, is not something usually associated with <a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/search/label/Samsung" target="_blank">Samsung </a>marketing, but today the company has quietly taken the wrapper off a 
new  upgraded version of the hugely popular Galaxy S5. It is called the 
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The headline news is the S5 Plus shifts to the Snapdragon 
805 chipset, Qualcomm’s fastest and most efficient chipset to date. This
 replaces the Snapdragon 801 in the original S5 and means the phone is 
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Despite being visually identical to the S5, having the 805 inside also means the Galaxy S5 Plus is officially the world’s fastest Android smartphone now.</div>
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Aside from this, the Galaxy S5 Plus also has improved 4G performance 
compared to the original S5 with support for ‘LTE Advanced’. This brings
 the potential for 300Mbps downloads on the LTE Advanced networks being 
rolled out by most major carriers. By comparison the S5 supports 150Mbps
 downloads. Upload rates are unchanged with both handsets offering a 
maximum of 50Mbps uploads.

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WhatsApp Voice Calling Feature Pushed Back To Early 2015 due to Technical Hurdles

Earlier this February ,WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum revealed plans to offer voice calling in its <a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/search/label/Applications" target="_blank">app</a> by mid-2014 during Mobile World Congress. That date came and went and we never heard nothing about the matter, until now. 
 
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 In the course of a presentation at the Mobile World conference, He discloses that establishing a calling service isn’t exactly easy. The development team has to overcome a number of technical difficulty to bring voice calling to WhatsApp. 
One of the issues the executive indicate is the fact that WhatsApp doesn’t have access to all of the microphones on some smartphones.While not a major issue, it does make noise cancellation a tricky measure. 
 
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 He also said they are still trying to figure out how to compete with poor cell reception, an issue that will no doubt cause complications in developing markets where 2G EDGE networks are still the norm. 
 
The executive clarified that WhatsApp won’t compete with Facebook’s own Messenger app, primarily because the latter is based on Facebook friends and runs on desktops. WhatsApp, for the moment, is a pure mobile<a href="http://technewsgh.blogspot.com/search/label/Applications" target="_blank"> app</a>. 
 
The announcement on voice calling in Whatsapp took place earlier this year just days after Facebook agreed to buy the mobile messaging service for $19 billion. The purchase was completed earlier this month. At present, WhatsApp has more than 600 million active monthly users with plans to eventually cross the 1 billion active user mark. With financial support and infrastructure from Facebook, 
 Koum said they’re now able to focus entirely on growth. 
 
 
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