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We all know that Google is currently working on the next Android iteration, Android N. The first developer preview is already out months ahead of Google annual I/O event and this means that we should expect the public release later in the year. One new thing that Android N will bring to the platform is support for pressure-sensitive displays. This is similar to what Apple has done with 3D Touch feature on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Including this feature in the OS will make it easier and more affordable for manufacturer to include this feature on their devices.…

Back in the day, Samsung was known for its many devices on the market. The company had a device for every market segment and this is one of the things that helped the company rise above the rest of the manufacturers. The company scaled down a bit on this and reduced the number of devices it has and this is clear in the low end market segment where you can only find a few Galaxy J devices which is very different from the many entry level devices the company had a few years ago. Samsung is planning to change things…

Microsoft has announced Outlook app for Android Wear to make it easier for users to read and reply to emails directly from their wrists. Outlook is one of the popular email clients and bringing support for Android Wear is a good thing as some users may want to reply to such emails without having to take out their phones. In a statement, Microsoft said, “This week, we’re bringing the best of Outlook to Android Wear. Stop reaching out for your phone, everything is now happening on your watch. Check your Outlook notifications, read your new emails and reply with pre-set…

Virtual reality is still in the infancy stages but we are seeing many manufacturers express interest in this field given the potential it has for the future. The latest big name manufacturer to enter this space is Huawei with its first VR headset, the Huawei VR. The Huawei VR is a lot similar to what Samsung has with the Gear VR. To use it, you will need to remove the front cover and insert the Huawei P9 smartphone. The Huawei P9 was unveiled a few weeks ago in London and is not available in all markets as of now. It…

Equitel users are being warned to be cautious of suspicious calls, texts or emails promising quick access to loans and other services. Equity Bank has moved to reassure customers that its Equitel mobile platform is safe, reliable and secures personal data. As a cautionary measure Equitel is now offering tips to users to prevent them from being targets of fraudsters. “As Equitel, we are committed to our services having data security, quality and reliability of service. We urge our customers to be careful and exercise due discretion in terms of their PINs. (It’s your secret).” Advice on how to avoid…

The Samsung Gear S2 is perhaps one of the best smartwatches on the market. The smartwatch currently compatible with Android and we have been hearing that Samsung wants to include support for iOS devices. We even heard that the company had plans to bring iOS support by the end on last month. This did not happen but does not mean that it will never happen. It looks like Samsung is getting ready to have the Gear S2 to support the iPhone. This according to a recent leak on a forum post on Vietnamese website Tinhte. The forum post shows the…

Microsoft has been moving into Android and iOS platforms as a key app developer even though it has its own mobile platform. The company has a number of apps for both these platforms and its popular ones are the Office applications that you probably use them on a daily basis. Besides the Office applications, Microsoft is interested in developing other apps including the Hub Keyboard for Android which is already out and now we are getting info that the company is thinking of doing the same for iOS. We have heard about this app before and now we are getting…

A few days ago, we told you that BlackBerry had opened up its own Android beta testing program for the interested BlackBerry Priv owners. The company was looking for users to sign up as that was and is the only way you can get to enjoy Android updates on your Priv before all the other users. If you signed up to be a beta tester, you may be happy to know that you can now get the beta version on your device. The company has said that the update is available to a small number of testers for this first…

Facebook’s F8 developer conference has seen the announcement of some amazing things that the company has been working on. One development that Facebook has announced relates to its partnership with Microsoft. Facebook’s developer advocate Christine Abernathy announced that through the new partnership, Facebook will offer its React Native tool which gives apps a Facebook-powered sheen with a ton of social features such as sharing, Login, Graph APIs across platforms and App Analytics. With this new partnership, you will be able to easily log in to your Windows 10 apps by using your Facebook account. Think of this as just another…

Google released Android N developer preview last month ahead of its annual I/O event to give developers a chance to play around with the next Android Iteration before it is available to the public later in the year. From the first developer preview, we know that Android N will be bringing some much needed features and functionalities to Android. One of those is the split-screen multitasking mode. This feature has been implemented by some manufacturers already and Google wants to take that with the next level. Another main thing Android N brings is to allow users to sign up for…