APPLE ANNOUNCES RED iPHONE 7 & 7 PLUS, ACCESSORIES TO BE RELEASED IN FEW DAYS

It was quite a long day for Apple yesterday as they released a range of new devices and accessories and there was a whole lot to like about just everything Apple introduced even though the rumored 10.5 inch iPad did not make an appearance.

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New Nokia 3310 Has One Major Flaw and it will not be Fixed anytime soon.... Find Out

The new Nokia 3310 is a brilliant little feature phone that revives many of the best traits of the iconic original device. However, there is one incredibly important feature that will be missing from the redesigned Nokia 3310 and reports says it’s not going to rectified ahead of the UK release date.
The new Nokia 3310 was one of the biggest surprises from the Mobile World Congress tradeshow this year.

Nokia’s revived classic is a charming little €49 device that brings back many of the best features from the original Nokia 3310, which was released some 17 years ago, and went on to become one of the biggest-selling devices for the Finnish technology company.

Nokia has made a number of changes to the new Nokia 3310 to bring it up-to-date with rival devices, including the addition of a 2MP rear camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an overhauled Snake game.

However, HMD Global (the technology company that now sells smartphones under the Nokia brand) missed the opportunity to include one of the most important popular features of a modern phone – WhatsApp.

The 2017 edition of the Nokia 3310 does ship with access to Twitter, as well as email, but does not allow users to use WhatsApp – the world’s most popular messaging application.

The iconic phone rugged build quality as well as the month-long standby battery life makes the Nokia 3310 a perfect secondary device, for situation when you likely don't want to be carrying around a smartphone – like a festival.

However the fact that Nokia 3310 owners are unable to jump into their usual group conversations, and send messages to friends abroad without incurring the usual international rates, could be a real sticking point for some nostalgic customers.

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Google Allegedly planning a 'super Pixel' handset to to take on Apple's iPhone 8

The head of hardware at Google has confirmed that the firm is developing a second-generation Pixel for the allegedly ‘premium smartphone market’. It is believed that the 'Pixel 2' could launch this fall
The confirmation comes from Rick Osterloh during an interview with AndroidPT.

‘There is an annual rhythm in the industry,’ Osterloh said in the interview.
‘So, you can count on us to follow it’
‘You can count on a successor this year, even if you don't hear a date from me now.

Although the Pixel 2 is planned to be release around the same time as the iPhone 8, Google is however focusing on the upper price segment of the market.

The confirmation comes from Rick Osterloh during an interview with AndroidPT. Google’s second-generation phone (pictured is the original Pixel) would go head-to-head with Apple’s launch of its rumored iPhone 7s and highly-anticipated iPhone 8

Osterloh stated that ‘Pixel stays premium’ and the firm will ‘leave lower price segments to other manufacturers’.

The firm launched the Pixel line around the same time as the iPhone 7 was revealed.

'We believe the next big thing will be at the intersection of hardware and software,’ Osterloh said in October. And he also took aim at Apple, saying the phone has 'no unsightly phone bump'.

Brian Rakowski of Google said the phone was 'designed inside and out to be smart'.
He said the Pixel's new camera was better than the iPhone 7.
'It's the best smartphone camera anyone has made,' he said.

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NOKIA 3310 - FULL SPEC AND RELEASE DATE

Nokia 3310 (2017) mobile will  be launched in February 2017. The phone comes with a 2.40-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 pixels by 320 pixels.

The phone will be packing a 16MB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Nokia 3310 (2017) packs a 2-megapixel primary camera on the rear

The Nokia 3310 (2017) runs Series 30 and is powered by a 1200mAh removable battery. It measures 115.60 x 51.00 x 12.80 (height x width x thickness) .

The Nokia 3310 (2017) is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM. Connectivity options include Bluetooth and FM.

3310 (2017)

key specs

Display - 2.40-inch

Front Camera - No

Resolution - 240x320 pixels

OS - Series 30

Storage - 16MB

Rear Camera - 2-megapixel

Battery Capacity
1200mAh

Nokia 3310 (2017) detailed specifications

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Huawei’s P10 flagships Comes in Diverse Colours for your delight

Are you bored of the same old monotone/metallic smartphone color choices, Huawei has been thinking a little differently for its just announced P10 and P10 Plus flagship handsets and guess what, it is offering a spectrum of shades, including a striking deep blue option and a pale green.
Which mostly underlines how tricky it is for Android OEMs to stand out in such a packed and competitive space these days where phone buyers really are spoilt for choice.

As well as colorful hardware, Huawei also talked up software themes customized for each of the external shades. There’s also three different hardware finishes available, from high gloss to a more textured-look sandblast.

Both devices are reported according to TECHCRUNCH to have dual lenses on the rear, a 20MP monochrome and 12MP RGB lens, to support photo-processing features such as a bokeh effect that blurs the background. The Plus also gets boosted low light performance thanks to an f1.8 aperture lens.

Pricing wise, in Europe the P10 starts at €649, while the P10 Plus starts at €699.

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Nokia 3310 - SEVEN things you need to know about Homecoming Decive

Its all round the news and media that the Nokia 3310 is staging a revolutionary and iconic comeback to the mobile market.
it should be noted that this device is one of the most used mobile phones in sub-sahara and major African countries. Although coming with a slight new difference, fans are rest assured to expect nothing else from a great device straight from the box.

Here are seven thing we think you should know already about the Iconic Device - Nokia 3310

•  126 million units of the original Nokia 3310 have been sold worldwide making it one of the most popular phones ever. 
• The Nokia 3310 was first announced in September 2000 and was released later that year - it cost, a rather hefty, £129.99 on a pay-as-you-go deal.
• The phone featured a 900mAh battery which had an official standby time of 260 hours - that's 10 days without needing a charge.
•  The famous Snake game wasn't first seen on Nokia phones. The very first Snake-type adventure was actually an arcade game called Blockade which was created back in 1976.
•  Although the original 3310 was expensive it's expected the new 3310 will go on sale for a much more affordable price of £49.
•  The original Nokia 3310 had 35 ringtones built-in with space for seven custom tones. These could either be downloaded, or can be composed by the user using the tone composer.
• One fan from Yorkshire loves his 3310 so much he's still using it. The device was purchased in 2000 and is still going strong.

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Checkout the Release date for the Awesome Samsung Galaxy S8

It is widely known that the samsung galaxy s8 is coming to the mobile market in few weeks and its seems as if it is coming with some more spec out of the box. - forbes

Time and Date of Lauch 

Straight out of Samsung’s home country of South Korea is a report from ETNews which claims Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S8 at an event in New York on March 29th. It will then go on sale to the public on 21st April. This ties in with previous reports that the US will be the company’s chosen destination after it ruled out a launch at Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress later this month. - Forbes  

How Much Will The Galaxy S8 Cost? 

A database leak reveals the Galaxy S8 (SM-G950) and Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955) will start at $950 and $1,050 after a currency conversion. The caveat is electronics have different costs in different countries, but even factoring this into the equation the 2017 models carry a circa $100 premium over last year’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge.

We'll keep you updated as more stories unfolds..

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SEE The New Lenovo G5 and G5 Plus (Rumoured Specs)

Weeks before the unveiling of the talked about Lenovo moto G5 and G5 Plus at Mobile World Congress 2017, images for Lenovo's upcoming Moto G5 and G5 Plus phones have been accidentally uploaded online by the Spanish-language online retailer, Ktronix.
VentureBeat was first to spot and it reports that the promotional material includes handset specs as well. The G5 Plus is reported to be having a larger 5.2-inch display, while the G5 will have a 5-inch screen. Both, however, are said to feature Snapdragon octa-core processors and Android 7.0 Nougat. 

Other listed specs include:

Moto G5 Plus

• 5.2-inch full HD display with 1,080-pixel resolution (424 ppi)
• 12-megapixel camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera
• 2.0GHz Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor
• 3,00mAh battery with Turbo Charging
• 64GB of internal memory, expand up to 128GB
• 2GB of RAM
• Fingerprint reader, and NFC
• Water-repellent coating
• Moto G5
• 5-inch full HD display with 1,080-pixel resolution (441ppi)
• 13-megapixel camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera
• 1.4GHz Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor
• 2,800mAh removable battery with rapid charging
• 32GB of internal memory, expand up to 128GB
• 2GB of RAM
• Fingerprint reader, and double-SIM

Keep in mind that these specs might not be finalized, therefore we advice that you take this as a pinch of salt (given that this isn't a official Lenovo source) and that the phones may receive different hardware depending on the market. 

Yet, there are interesting things to note. 

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Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus to pack a Huge Battery from the Box

Various reports has it recently that Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones will have bigger batteries than their predecessors. But it looks like Samsung will play it safe, to the detriment of anyone who wanted a longer-lasting device. 

Even if we’d expect bigger batteries in brand new phones, Samsung is on the rebound following the Galaxy Note 7 battery fires, which forced the company to cancel the phones two months after it launched.

A korean site The Investor says the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will have smaller batteries than initially expected. The Samsung Galaxy S8 will pack a 3,000 mAh battery, while the phablet version will have a 3,500 mAh battery, these are almost the same capacities used last year for the Galaxy S7 (3,000 mAh) and Galaxy S7 edge (3,600 mAh). Previous reports released said the Galaxy S8 versions will have 3,250 and 3,750 mAh batteries.

The report notes that Samsung made some changes to its battery supplies following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, by adding Japanese company Murata to its supply line.

so yeah, if you are considering geting the new Samsung Galaxy s8 which will be in the market in few weeks, then consider the weight that comes along with huge batteries.

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Gionee Launch F5 Mid-Range Smartphone With 4GB RAM, 4000mAh and More Juice for their Loyal Fans

Chinese smartphone brand Gionee has launched a new smartphone as part of its 'F' series in its home country. The new smartphone has been priced at CNY 1799 (roughly Rs. 17,600) and is already available in the market. The big highlights of Gionee F5 mid-range smartphone are its 4000mAh battery and 4GB RAM.

Gionee has decided to make the  F5 available only in Gold and Rose Gold colour variants. The metal-bodied smartphone has a physical Home Button in the front with capacitive navigation keys, and the volume and power buttons are housed on the right edge.

As for Gionee F5 specifications, it sports a 5.3-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) display with 2.5D curved glass screen. The smartphone is powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and Mali T860 GPU. Gionee F5 offers 32GB of internal storage with the option to expand further as well (up to 128GB).

In the camera department, Gionee F5 sticks to the basics with a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and an 8-megapixel front camera for selfies and video chats. The hybrid dual-SIM (Nano + Nano/ microSD) device runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Amigo OS 3.2 out of the box and sports a fingerprint reader as well underneath the Home Button.

The dimensions of the new Gionee F5 stand at 150x74.5x7.7mm, and it weighs hums about 162 grams. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, FM Radio, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and GPS. There is no word on when this Gionee F5 will be launched in the international markets.

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See the New Budget Lenovo smartphone expected to be unveiled at MWC 2017

Lenovo seems to be working on its upcoming A series smartphone after a couple of images of an alleged smartphone has been leaked on Weibo, a Chinese Social Media platform. The smartphone is said to be from company's A-series smartphone and is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2017.

The images show the device having a three-layer design just like the Lenovo Vibe X2 which was launched in India back in November 2014. It shows the back and side of the handset revealing the camera and speaker on the rear side along with some Lenovo branding. The camera and speaker location on the rear side of the device hints that it might be a budget friendly smartphone.

There is also an LED flash on the right side of the camera sensor and the device seemed to feature a polycarbonate body with a metallic finish. The phone appears to be a Gold color variant, however Lenovo could also launch other color options for the device as well.

The images, however, does not list out any specifications of the smartphone. But as per reports, this mysterious Lenovo A smartphone is rumored to feature 5.5 inch full HD display powered by MediaTek octa-core processor. It will reportedly come with 3GB RAM and fueled by a 3,000 battery. While reports claim the price to be under Rs 10,000, we would request you to hold on for the official announcement. 
Apart from this, the company is expected to announce Moto G5, Moto G5 Play and Moto G5 Plus along with recently leaked Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus.

We will keep you posted on this new Lenovo smartphone as we expect some more leaks surfacing in coming days. Stay tuned to The Mobile Indian for more updates.

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Nokia Comeback First Sale Sold Out in a Minute

Nokia has made a great comeback has it held Nokia 6 first flash sales n china on a e-commerce trade platform known as JD.com. the device went viral and was out of stock in one minute. The Chinese recieved the mid-range device with all favour the Nokia device can get. 

The exact number of Nokia 6 that was manufactured by HMD Global is however not confirmed but then, as reported by 360gadget the new Nokia 6 was exhausted in one minute. 

The Nokia 6 is the first Android Mobile device from the comeback giants this year and the loyalty of its teeming fans is seen through this sale. Despite being a long time since a Android Nokia device was in the market, the Nokia 6 sold out in one minute as a mid-ranger device 

Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch full-HD display with a 2.5D Gorilla Glass on top. The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The dual-SIM Nokia 6 smartphone comes with a 3000mAh non-removable battery and fast-charging support.

As for optics, Nokia 6 comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, and dual-tone flash, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture. The Android 7.0 Nougat-based Nokia 6 smartphone has USB 2.0 port for connectivity, fingerprint sensor in the front, stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos audio enhancement.

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Nintendo to run 'Super Mario' For Android in March 2017

Nintendo’s “Super Mario Run” has been available for Apple’s iOS devices for over a month now and Android device users are still waiting for its release. Earlier today, Nintendo officially announced that its mobile game might not arrive for Android until March 2017.

“The Android version of ‘Super Mario Run’ will be delivered in March 2017,” Nintendo said on Twitter (translated from Japanese). The company also reminded fans that they can sign up on the Google Play Store to pre-register for the game in order to receive a notification once it is available.

“Super Mario Run” was first unveiled back in September 2016 during Apple’s iPhone 7 event. It launched for iOS devices on Dec. 15 for free, but players would have to pay $9.99 in order to unlock the full game. The free version of the game only allows users to play through three levels.

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Just four days after its launch, “Super Mario Run” garnered 40 million downloads from the Apple App Store. The game has since become the fastest-selling iOS game in the history of the Apple App Store, according to CNET.

Although “Super Mario Run” for Android won’t be out until March, at least Android users have something else to look forward to until then. Nintendo also confirmed today that its next mobile game, “Fire Emblem: Heroes,” will be heading to both iOS and Android devices on Feb. 2. The initial announcement listed the iOS version game as arriving “soon,” but Nintendo has clarified that it will launch simultaneously with the Android version.

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“Fire Emblem: Heroes” is a strategy RPG game where players take the role of a summoner from the kingdom of Askr who will need to gather allies to fight with. “Players will wage tactical battles streamlined for on-the-go play and level up a mix of new combatants and legendary heroes. Some familiar hero characters will become allies, while others will become enemy generals,” Nintendo said on its website.

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Samsung C9 Pro Specs and Price Unvieled

Few hours ago, Samsung announced the launch of a new mid-range smartphone called the Galaxy C9 Pro. The company has officially confirmed the specifications and price of this device.

Samsung says that the Galaxy C9 Pro is a “feature powerhouse” and that it has been developed for consumers who demand more from their smartphones. The Galaxy C9 Pro promises a great multimedia experience and great camera performance.

It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage that can be increased using a microSD card. The handset features a 16 megapixel rear and 16 megapixel front camera, a 4,000mAh battery and it’s powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

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The Galaxy C9 Pro is actually the first Samsung smartphone to come with 6GB of RAM. The company says that this is one of the reasons why this handset provides a great multi-tasking experience. It also points out that the cameras are pretty good as well.

The front and rear 16 megapixel unit has a wide f1.9 aperture which enables users to take great pictures even in low light conditions. A dual LED flash is also onboard.

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This is a dual-SIM LTE device which also features a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Galaxy C9 Pro has been launched in India only right now in Black and Gold colors. It will be released in the second half of February for INR 36,900 ($530).

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Samsung Unveils 3 New Galaxy A Smartphones

Samsung kicked off the new year by launching three new smartphones. The South Korean electronics maker unveiled the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, which are all water and dust resistance, early Monday morning. 

Each handset is designed with metal frame and a 3D glass back that was used in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The new line includes a small 4.7-inch (A3), the standard size of 5.2-inches (A5) and a larger design of 5.7-inches (A7).

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Users will be able to pre-order the devices starting January 20.

'At Samsung, we are always trying to ensure our customers have the most advanced products on the market,' said said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

'The latest Galaxy A series is a testament to this.'

'We integrated our unique approach to design as well as the features Galaxy customers have come to love to provide added performance without compromising on style.'

The new series comes a day after Samsung announced it will be sharing the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire.

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The firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history. While Samsung originally put the problem down to the battery manufacturing process, reports earlier this week claim there was a fault in the phone itself.

The latest report suggest the fires were caused by an 'aggressive' design flaw that squeezed the phone's battery pack to dangerous pressure levels.

Samsung axed its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in October this year, stopping production of the faulty device a day after it halted global sales of the product and offering everyone their money back.

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Biggest Apple iPhone Leaks Online

New iPhones have no secrets. That much has been true ever since the iPhone grew so popular it became impossible to contain the all leaks from its massive global supply chain. And now a new one is promising the biggest news of the next generation really is size.

Backing up several consistent leaks is yet another today from DigiTimes which ‘confirms’ Apple AAPL -0.72% will indeed supersize the iPhone in 2017.

“Apple will launch 4.7-, 5.5- and 5.8-inch new iPhone models in second-half 2017, with TFT-LCD panels to be used in the former two models and AMOLED for the 5.8-inch one...Global shipments of the AMOLED iPhone in 2017 are estimated at 60-70 million units,” the publication notes, citing its source.

It also claims Samsung will be the exclusive manufacturer of OLED panels used in the enlarged iPhone, supplying up to 20 million panels a month.

First things first, for a company which famously mocked larger phone sizes jumping to a 5.8-inch panel is somewhat surprising. Especially given rivals like Google, Samsung and LG have all downsized from 5.7 to 6-inch panels in their premium smartphones to standardise on 5.5 inches in recent years and Apple has done little to try and optimise the user experience in iOS to take advantage of the larger screen size of the iPhone Plus range compared to the standard model.

That said, I suspect the 5.8-inch measurement may include the edges considering the “all curve” display this new larger model is expected to have.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Rear Camera Lens Inexplicably Splints

One company happy to see 2016 end tonight is Samsung. The company had a great start to 2016 as the SamsungGalaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge quickly became the top Android flagship models. And smartphone fanatics were eagerly awaiting the feature packed Samsung Galaxy Note 7. This was to be the first Galaxy Note model to be protected from the rain. And with that IP68 certification rating, the phablet could be submerged in up to nearly 5-feet of water for as long as 30-minutes and escape unscathed.

But in an attempt to throw everything into the Galaxy Note 7 but the kitchen sink, Samsung engineers tried to create internal space by designing a svelte battery. But in doing so, Samsung apparently didn't leave enough room to prevent volatile parts of the cell from touching. As a result, several Galaxy Note 7 units exploded. A couple of recalls later, and the Galaxy Note 7 was pulled off the market.

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The latest problem affecting Samsung has to do with the camera on the back of the Galaxy S7. In a story that was published in the Consumerist last week, a Galaxy S7 owner named Sean woke up and discovered that the glass on his back camera had shattered even though it was left untouched and in a case overnight. 

As you might imagine, Sammy wasn't buying the story and refused to honor the warranty. Other owners of this model have apparently been experiencing the same issue and have posted about it on the Samsung Community website. While Samsung's response to some of the posts call the damage an "isolated incident," the thread contains 22 pages of similar complaints.

Even if you've already laid out the $70 or so that it costs to repair the camera lens, legal help might be on the way. A law firm named Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is looking to speak with Galaxy S7 owners whose rear camera lens shattered despite the lack of any impact. If this has indeed happened to you and Samsung refuses to give you the time of day, click on the sourcelink. The law might be on your side.

"Multiple consumers have reported instances of this glass cover shattering without any external force applied, leaving a perfect circle in the center of the glass as if it had been shot out. Despite receiving numerous customer complaints about this apparent defect, Samsung has consistently denied any responsibility, instead blaming its customers and refusing to repair or refund the devices even while still under warranty. Samsung recognizes that a quality camera is a critical distinguishing feature of any smartphone and heavily marketed the Galaxy S7 Series with this feature in mind. Without a usable camera, a smartphone is a device that only partially functional at best, and with Samsung refusing to repair or refund these defective phones, many consumers are finding themselves stuck with them."-Keller Rohrback LLP

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Send Physical Kiss Over the Internet with Kissenger

You can now send a physical kiss to your long-distance lover over the internet, thanks to a new smartphone gadget developed by researchers. The device, known as Kissenger works with pressure sensors and actuators.

It records the user's kiss and transmits it to an identical receiving device, which recreates it for the person on the other end through an app that also features videocalling.

"Kissing is the most direct and universal expression of intimacy and affection," said Emma Yann Zhang, who worked on the prototype as PhD student at City University London.

"It's a way for us to bond and maintain intimacy in our relationships," she said.

"Also, it stresses reducing; when we engage in this kind of intimate physical touch, we have a lower level of blood pressure," Zhang was quoted as saying by the 'Mirror'.

Parents can also use Kissenger to give their children a kiss on the cheek when they are away at work, researchers said. 

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus to spot 6-inch display

Samsung may be planning a larger version of the Galaxy S8 with a 6-inch display. A report on Naver claims that Samsung will offer the Galaxy S8 in two screen sizes, but one model will likely have a 6-inch size.

The standard version of the Galaxy S8 will continue to come with a 5-inch screen, while the S8 Plus will feature a 6-inch display. That’s a bit larger than the Note 7’s 5.7-inch display, but the report states that the smartphones will have a similar appearance, due to thinner bezels.

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The report, citing a source within Samsung, claims that both Galaxy S8 models will sport a curved display. This is in line with previous rumours of Samsung altogether scrapping the flat model completely.

Samsung did consider to use an S-Pen with the Galaxy S8 Plus, but the add-on functionality was dropped from the phone, the report said. Looks like those plans were shelved in favor of keeping the Note brand alive.

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Naver also says that the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will ship with a voice controlled assistant. However, it has been constantly said that Google might prevent Samsung from adding AI to the Galaxy S8 since it would directly compete with its Pixel lineup, which is powered by Google Assistant.

The South Korean company started the year on a positive note with the success of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Soon the company had to face a lot of trouble due to the Galaxy Note 7. But Samsung is looking forward to the Galaxy S8, its next-generation smartphone.

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Samsung may unveil the Galaxy S8 in late February at MWC 2017, according to some published reports. Meanwhile, a report from Naver (via Sam Mobile) has said that the smartphone will be unveiled in April in New York city, instead.

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List Of Smartphones To Be Release In 2017

The smartphone market has been stiff this year with the release of high ends smartphone devices, the likes of iPhone 7 and 7s, Samsung s7 and the exploding Samsung Note 7 to the likes of Hauwei, Lenovo, Asus and other top brands making up for a great smartphone year. 2107 however, promises better in terms of devices to be on the look out for. Here at theplaceng, we have compiled the list of smartphones that will be making huge difference in the coming year.

Apple iPhone 8

 The tenth generation Apple flagship is the obvious place to start for 2017, with Apple expected to release something revolutionary to indeed recognize this notable landmark. It hardly seems a decade since the first iPhone was revealed, but in this 10-year period the smartphone has become by far the most dominant and recognizable piece of mobile technology on the planet.

Recent Apple iPhone releases have perhaps been a little disappointing, with the consumer electronics giant accused of being rather conservative with its efforts. While CEO Tim Cook presided over some outstanding financial success in his early years in the position, since then Apple sales have begun to recede, with critics accusing the company of piling things high and selling then cheaply, as opposed to innovating.

So the iPhone 8 is set to be a major departure from previous devices in the range, not least because three separate iPhone 8 models are expected. The new version is anticipated to feature a curved display and edge-to-edge design, while Apple will also likely improve the screen resolution of the device, include 3D technology in the camera, introduce wireless charging for the first time, and embrace OLED.

There are many other innovations already been linked with the iPhone page, which should be expected in September 2017.

Samsung Galaxy S8

It would be fair to say that 2016 was not the most salubrious in the history of Samsung, following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle. It is difficult to recall a bigger disaster in the history of smartphones than a major release which exploded on a regular basis and that was thus forced to be completely recalled!

Samsung will attempt to respond to this mini-tragedy by releasing two outstanding smartphones in 2017. And the first of these will be the Galaxy S8, expected to hit the market, as usual, in the first quarter of next year.

The Korean corporation has already noted in a press release that its mobile business faces massive pressure in the next 12 months. “The Mobile business saw its earnings decrease significantly QOQ due to the effects of the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note7. However, smartphone shipments remained solid due to continued stable sales of its existing flagship devices, including the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and steady growth in the mid-tier Galaxy A and J series,” a press release noted. Clearly Samsung has some work to do to get back on track and regain the positive momentum it had developed before the exploding Note 7 issue came to light.

Samsung must hit the ground running with the Galaxy S8, thus we can expect some outstanding specifications for this smartphone. It is even possible that this could be the first 4K resolution smartphone that Samsung has released, but regardless of this the Galaxy S8 should be the highlight of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February.

Galaxy Note 8

It now also seems likely that Samsung will not discard the Galaxy Note branding, and will instead released the eighth generation of this mobile next year. Samsung obviously has a lot of work to do to restore the brand image of this particular device, but the Galaxy Note series had built up a significant amount of good will prior to the Note 7.

If the Galaxy S8 does not include a 4K resolution display, it seems almost a certainty that the Galaxy Note 8 will. Samsung has a policy of innovating with the Galaxy Note range, and we should expect this to be a particularly outstanding device.

OnePlus 4 / OnePlus 5

OnePlus has built up a significant following with solid, reliable, expensive and flexible smartphones, and this new release should be intriguing. It is worth noting that OnePlus may skip the branding of OnePlus 4, owing to the number being considered unlucky in China. Thus, the next-generation smartphone from the company could instead be branded as the OnePlus 5.

Early reports on this mobile competitor suggest that a ceramic body will dominate the exterior of the device, with massive updates in both software and hardware also expected, meaning that this could be the first quad HD smartphone from OnePlus.

Google Pixel 2

Google has yet to become the major player in the smartphone niche that it would undoubtedly like to be, but perhaps the Pixel 2 to can begin to change this. Many believe that previous Google Pixel releases are truly outstanding, but that the relatively high price tag has prevented the smartphone from becoming a mainstream device.

Nonetheless, Google is expected to update the Pixel still further in 2017, and this should be an adventurous and exciting smartphone when it is released. Because of the embryonic nature of the smartphone range, it is not certain when the Google Pixel 2 will be released, or precisely what will be involved. But Google would be particularly advised to ensure that the Pixel 2 is presented at a competitive price point.

LG G6

LG has produced some wonderful smartphones over the years, and the LG G5 was particularly well-received critically. However, the Korean corporation has never been one willing to stand still, and of course the company has confirmed that the G6 will not feature a modular component.

This means a significant reinvention of the flagship smartphone once more, suggesting that there will be big changes to the design of this mobile. An LG release is always intriguing, as the company arguably takes more risks than any other smartphone competitor. So the LG G6 will be well worth looking out for in 2017.

Nokia

Finally, the welcome return of Nokia to the smartphone marketplace, with two new Android-driven handsets, will be intriguing to monitor. Early reports on these devices suggest that Nokia will focus on delivering outstanding display quality, unique design and excellent battery life to ensure convenience. Can Nokia become a major smartphone player again in 2017?

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