Samsung Galaxy A (2016) promo videos are out - A for You

Samsung has just posted a set of videos on YouTube promoting this year's Galaxy A-series under the tagline "A for you" (A4U, millennials?). From the A3 (2016) to the A9 (2016) they all share the same glass/metal build, and that's the first thing the PR team has highlighted. Almost the entire range has the same camera too - they all rock the 13MP f/1.9 unit with OIS, save for the A3, which has been denied stabilization. That won't stop you from photographing kittens, though. And they all have the fingerprint sensor in their home buttons, allowing them to support Samsung Pay -...

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Opera integrates free VPN in its developer channel

Opera has baked a free VPN service into the browser's developer channel and you can take advantage of it right away. The VPN is unlimited and you won't have to pay a dime to use it. Virtual Private Networks are used to add a layer of privacy to web browsing and allow you to bypass geolocation restrictions on popular websites. Opera cites the Global Web Index, according to which 38% of users online use VPNs to access entertainment content, and 30% to keep their anonymity while browsing. Check out Opera's promo video for its new VPN feature. The Opera preview version gives you...

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First Xiaomi Max render leaks

Last week, we told you about the existence of a Xiaomi phablet dubbed Max. Shortly thereafter, another leak surfaced online allegedly showing off the front panel of the device. And now, the first render of the handset has been leaked. The image shows a device with thin bezels, a hardware home button (which wasn't there in the front panel leak, and might house a fingerprint sensor), and volume and power buttons on the right side. Design-wise the phone looks quite similar to the Chinese company's Mi 5 flagship. As for the specs, nothing much is known at the moment, except the rumored...

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Facebook Messenger gains group calling feature

Facebook has announced that it's rolling out a new feature to its Messenger app that'll allow users to connect with their group through a VoIP-based group call. The announcement came in the form of a Facebook post from Messenger chief David Marcus, who also noted that the update is expected to hit the app's iOS and Android clients in the next 24 hours. "From any group conversations, just tap on the phone icon to initiate a group call. You can then manage individual participants on the next screen," he explained in the post. The new feature allows you to talk to up to 50 of your...

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Huawei P9 Lite now spotted at TENAA

The Huawei P9 Lite - which is yet to be announced by the company, but is already available for purchase in some European markets - has now been spotted on the website of Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, suggesting an imminent launch in the Asian country. The listing reveals that the device is powered by an octa-core 2.0Ghz chipset, and sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,900mAh battery. In terms of camera, the P9 Lite features a 13MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 146.8×72.6×7.5 and...

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Google will soon start displaying live TV listings in search results

Google has announced that it will soon start showing live TV listings in search results. This means, in future, when you'll search for a TV show on Google, the results will also contain a list of channels on which the show will be aired along with the date and time information. "So now when you're looking for The Big Bang Theory, we'll not only show you the apps and sites where you can find the latest episode, but also show which channel you can turn your tv to later in the evening or week to catch it live," Google said in a blog post. Aside from this, the Mountain View,...

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