Prisma now has cropping and filter blending

Despite a few hiccups and launch hurdles, one thing is for sure, Prisma hit quick and hit hard with its artsy photo app. So much so, that third-party developers have also been rushing with competing products, like Alter and Artisto. The latter have even managed to top the original with custom filters and video editing, so Prisma has to keep working hard to stay on top. We already know video support is in the works but in the meantime, the latest Prisma update offers a few other extra features to be excited about. Both the Android and iOS apps can now crop photos. Also, you can...

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Samsung Z2 said to be arriving this week

Samsung's upcoming Tizen-powered Z2 smartphone will be made official on August 11 according to a new report. The report says that the unveiling will happen in India and the device will carry a price tag of INR 4,499 (around $67). The report also notes that the Z2 will not be the only Samsung phone launching that day in India - it will be accompanied by the Galaxy Note7 and Galaxy A9 Pro. It's worth mentioning that rumors so far have been suggesting an October launch for the Z2. In case you missed, the device has already received WiFi and Bluetooth certifications, and aside from Asia, it...

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Analyst says Apple will launch two Watch models this year

Apple will launch two Watch versions this year, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a note to investors, Kuo said that while one of the versions will just be a minor upgrade over the existing Apple Watch, the other version - dubbed Apple Watch 2 - will come with a handful of new features. The version featuring minor upgrade will be powered by a TSMC processor built on the 16nm process and feature better waterproofing. On the other hand, the Apple Watch 2 will include a GPS radio, barometer, as well as a higher capacity battery. None of the versions will feature any design...

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Xperia XA Ultra drops to below $300 in US

The Sony Xperia XA Ultra has received another price cut in the US, where Amazon is now selling the device for under $300 - $298.48 to be precise. It's been less than a couple of weeks since the device's US launch, and this is already the second price cut it has received. For those doing the math, that translates into a total discount of over $70 given that the handset's launch price in the US was $369.99. The deal, which is available on both black and white color variants of the handset, also includes a 64GB memory card. Those interested in availing the deal may have to act fast...

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime successor spotted on Zauba

Looks like we may soon see a successor to the Galaxy Grand Prime smartphone as a device carrying a model number of SM-G532F has been spotted on India's import-export tracking website Zauba. The original Galaxy Grand Prime, which was launched back in September 2014, carried a model number of SM-G531, suggesting the SM-G532F could indeed by the Galaxy Grand Prime (2016). Aside from model number, the Zauba listing also reveals that the device sports a 5-inch display. To refresh, the Galaxy Grand Prime was powered by Snapdragon 410 chipset and sported a 5-inch (540 x 960 pixel...

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HP's new Powerup Backpack is capable of charging your smartphone up to 10 times

HP has unveiled a backpack that is capable of charging your laptop, tablet, as well as smartphone. Appropriately dubbed Powerup Backpack, the canvas bag has a 22,400mAh battery inside that the company claims provides a full charge to most HP laptops, charges a tablet up to three times, and a smartphone up to 10 times. The Powerup Backpack also lets you control the order in which your devices charge. There's also a built-in heat sensor that monitors the temperature to make sure the bag doesn't get too hot. A side-pocket plug-in makes the backpack easy to recharge. As for price, the...

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