Google Pixel XL Features: A New World

Google Pixel XL smartphone was launched in October 2016. The phone comes with a 5.50-inch touchscreen display with a good resolution of 1440 pixels by 2560 pixels at a PPI of 534 pixels per inch. 

The Google Pixel XL is powered by 1.6GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 32GB of internal storage cannot be expanded. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Google Pixel XL packs a 12.3-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies. 

The Google Pixel XL runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3450mAh non removable battery. It measures 154.70 x 75.70 x 8.50 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 168.00 grams. 

The Google Pixel XL is a single SIM (GSM) smartphone that accepts a Nano-SIM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, and Gyroscope. 

About Google 

Google is an American company specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, software, and hardware. The company owns the Android operating system, which is the world's most popular smartphone OS. Google's impressive portfolio of services includes Gmail, YouTube, and Google Search, making it one of the biggest Internet companies in the world.

Google Pixel XL detailed specifications

      GENERAL

Release date	October 2016
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	154.70 x 75.70 x 8.50
Weight (g)	168.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3450
Removable battery	No
Colours	Very Silver, Quite Black, Really Blue
SAR value	NA

DISPLAY Screen size (inches)	5.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1440x2560 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	534

HARDWARE Processor	1.6GHz  quad-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	32GB

CAMERA Rear camera	12.3-megapixel
Flash	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel

SOFTWARE Operating System

Android 7.1

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	NA
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20
NFC	Yes
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	No
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/ CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

SENSORS Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes
Temperature sensor	No

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Asus Zenfone Max: A good deal, if you need that big battery

Asus Zenfone Max is a new variant of the smartphone that comes with an improved processor.

Asus Zenfone max may be another variant of the smartphone that hails for an progressed processor. Those Zenfone max will be Right away accessible over two memory options, both with 32GB rom. The organization need priced those 2GB ram variant at Rs 9,999 and 3GB one at Rs 12,999. 

Asus Zenfone Max

The greatest change over Asus Zenfone max will be on the processor front. The new Zenfone max goes with a quicker octa-core snapdragon 615 processor, on offer An smoothhound multitasking experience. 

Also, the telephone hails with bisexuality marshmallow out-of-the box for battery optimisation features, Google Notwithstanding with respect to Tap, applications Permissions Furthermore that's only the tip of the iceberg. It need an extra-large 5,000 mAh, which will be a enormous in addition to done today’s times. Asus need Run to An orange and blue color alternatives to this gadget What's more of the staid dark and white ones. 

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What’s good?

I such as those show over Zenfone max. It will be crisp, vivid Furthermore simple looking into eyes. Those icons are sharp, and i didn't bring issues utilizing it On brilliant daylight. However, provided for the cost point, one might anticipate An full-HD presentation. 

We got the bootleg shade variant of Zenfone max to review, which takes a gander OK. There’s no advancement As far as design, Concerning illustration this person takes a gander precisely in those of age Zenfone max. Its got a textured cowhide example on the back, which provides for a great grip. I don’t psyche those gold metal outline running along the edges whichever. 

Asus Zenfone Max’s force What's more volume keys would on the left, micro-USB opening will be In the bottom; and the 3. 5 mm earphone jack is on the highest point. Those plan general takes a gander neat, in any case doesn’t accompany a guarantee from claiming making An enduring feeling. 

Asus Zenfone max need An 13MP back camera, which didn’t truly awe right away. At as i clicked that's only the tip of the iceberg portraits in distinctive lighting conditions, the effects were significantly preferred for sharp Also reasonable pictures. The camera’s shade propagation cost is truly good, and it acquires out points for portraits. Those low-light execution is superior to what you quit offering on that one might anticipate at this price-point. 

Those 5MP front Polaroid is An OK alternative choices to selfies. Don't hope great pictures, At you won’t a chance to be exited disillusioned Possibly. 

Multi-tasking will be not an undertaking with Zenfone max. It camwood handle graphics overwhelming diversions easily. Since i utilized max Similarly as my essential smartphone, i viewed a considerable measure for videos, functioned once different tabs – and the telephone didn’t provide for whatever inconvenience. 

Bisexuality marshmallow will be An invigorating change from those more seasoned bisexuality os forms. The applications Permissions characteristic permitted me will take control of the applications in my smartphone. 

The battery in the Asus Zenfone max stands crazy those The greater part. You camwood bank around Zenfone max for extended periods of usage, particularly same time voyaging. I Might utilization this energy bank for two days, without charging ahead moderate utilization. It will undoubtedly A person Also An A large portion day ahead overwhelming utilization. 

What’s not good?

Zenfone max goes for those company’s Zen UI with respect to top, which i feel will be a touch as well jumbled. I don’t need to be pestered by notifications updating me over each minimal thing setting off to my smartphone Furthermore Zen UI can precisely that. I was, done no time, disturbed Eventually Tom's perusing steady notifications around battery saving, topics and so forth throughout this way, observing and stock arrangement of all instrumentation may be enha. 

I don’t such as how cumbersome this smartphone may be Furthermore it weighs 202 gm. Also absence of An finger impression sensor toward Rs 9,999 will be An spot of a disappointment, particularly At plan phones like Coolpad note 3 Lite, le 1s, Redmi note 3 the table person. 

The greatest issue i have with Zenfone max is it takes an for eternity should charge, which may be not astonishing provided for the 5,000 mAh battery. I can’t fathomable the reason Asus need not included A percentage Quick-Charge engineering organization with this particular case. 

Honestly, i haven’t been capable should charge those smartphone fully, but to When. It takes a minimal again 5 hours should achieve with An 100 % charge, which basically doesn’t worth of effort for me. 

Verdict

Asus Zenfone max is a great deal, whether An huge battery may be fundamentally the thing that you compelling reason. To fact, that is the thing that the shares of the organization will be pitching for those item. At the same time then in the same value side of the point particular case camwood get cell phones with great battery life, full HD display, An metal unibody, and so on. 

Try for Zenfone Max, Assuming that you need to convey An force bank around. Else you Might take a gander at different smartphone choices in Redmi note 3 and Meizu m3, which offer huge batteries Also an incredible plan also. At the same time then again, this need bisexuality marshmallow on-board, which exactly clients may incline toward. 

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Is Reliance Jio selling user data in US and Sinapore?

Hacktivist group Anonymous has claimed that Reliance Jio could be making money by selling user call data to targeted ad networks in the US and Singapore without the information of the users.

The group, which claims to hack companies and governments said two Jio apps, including My Jio and Jio Dialer, are sending user information to an ad network called Mad-Me.

Anonymous has also in a blog explained how anyone could test what data Jio is sharing with international servers and recreate the hack themselves.

A Reliance Jio Infocomm spokesperson has denied it: "Jio takes its customers' security and privacy very seriously. In keeping with its highest standards of governance, Jio does not share its customers' data with any other entity. Any information captured by Jio is only for internal analysis to deliver better quality of service and recommend offerings from Jio's product portfolio."

Anonymous said that the Jio app was now relatively more secure than it was last year. The hacktivist group said they tested apps from all other operators as well but only My Jio app and Jio Dialer were found to be sharing information with an ad network outside the country.

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Facebook Gets A Thumbs Down In Germany Over WhatsApp Data Collection

The German data protection agency has ordered Facebook to stop collecting and storing user data from its WhatsApp messenger app and delete any data it has already received.

Hamburg’s Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information Johannes Caspar ruled on Tuesday that Facebook “neither has obtained an effective approval from the WhatsApp users, nor does a legal basis for the data reception exist”.

“It has to be [the users’] decision whether they want to connect their account with Facebook. Facebook has to ask for their permission in advance.”

Caspar ordered Facebook to delete any data already received from WhatsApp in Germany, saying that he was acting to protect the privacy of the nation’s 35 million WhatsApp users.

Facebook is to appeal against the order of the German agency. A Facebook spokesperson said: “Facebook complies with EU data protection law. We will work with the Hamburg DPA in an effort to address their questions and resolve any concerns.”

Facebook’s data protection practices have previously been called into question by regulators in several other European countries including Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.

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Introducing Google Cloud

Official Blog

                  Built in the cloud. Engineered for your enterprise.

Posted by Diane Greene, Senior Vice President, Google Cloud

Today we’re announcing Google Cloud, Google’s unique and broad portfolio of products, technologies and services that let our customers operate easily in a digital world with the performance they demand.

Google Cloud spans every layer of the business, including all of Google Cloud Platform; our user facing collaboration and productivity applications — now named G Suite; all of our machine learning tools and APIs; the enterprise Maps APIs; and also the Android phones, tablets and Chromebooks that access the cloud. All this, built for the cloud from the get-go.

Moreover, Google Cloud has been engineered in an enterprise appropriate way, with integrated systems that ensure service levels — all components are integrated and meet customers’ service and cost levels.

Google Cloud products are for customers of all sizes: from the self-employed or startups all the way to the world’s largest enterprises, including Google itself.

Google Cloud is more than products — it is also how we work alongside companies in an engineering-centric way. Because digital transformation and moving to the cloud are technical processes, we have customer engineers, customer reliability engineers, site reliability engineers and product engineers supporting our customers as they migrate, deploy and evolve. Our approach and our commitment to Google Cloud customers is simple: we’re in it together.

The cloud partner that customers choose really matters. It amounts to picking which technology curve to bet on, and it’s a long-term bet: there's more to be had than cost savings and increased security. Over the next five years, businesses of every kind will be transformed by smart data, analytics, machine learning and digital communications. What is going to differentiate business in the future is digital technology.

Today we are also introducing a significant lineup of new cloud technologies and machine intelligence capabilities as well as services, and we're showcasing how a cross-section of our customers and partners — including, Airbus, Home Depot, Snap Inc (formerly SnapChat), Evernote, Niantic Labs (Pokemon Go), Telus, Accenture and Pivotal — use and work with Google Cloud.

Finally, in addition to introducing Google Cloud, we’re also announcing G Suite, our new name for Google Apps for Work. G Suite is a set of intelligent apps — Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Hangouts and more — designed to bring people together, with real-time collaboration capability built in from the start.

This is just the beginning. We look forward to building this future together.

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Samsung Galaxy Note7 Review: A great phone

A few years ago, Samsung was not known for making phones that looked nice. Oh, Samsung made popular phones, but no one swooned over them. That started to change after the sour reception Samsung got with the Galaxy S5. It began taking risks with materials and designs, and it made some bad phones in the process. However, here we are with the Galaxy Note7, a device that represents the culmination of Samsung's design refinements over the years. Samsung is clearly proud of what it has on offer with this phone, but you'll pay handsomely to get your hands on it. Can a phone be good enough to justify an $850 price tag in 2016? Let's find out.

Specs

Processor	:Snapdragon 820
Memory	:4GB RAM
Storage	:64 GB plus microSD card
Screen	:5.7-inch curved AMOLED, 1440p
Camera	:12MP front with OIS and f/1.7, 5MP front
Battery	:3500mAh with quick charge 2.0, USB Type-C, wireless fast charging
Software	:Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Measurements	:153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm, 169g

The Good

Design	:The Note7 has the best build quality of any Android phone I've used.  It's surprisingly small for a 5.7-inch display, and it's water resistant  too.
Camera	:Samsung still offers the best photography experience you can get.  This phone nails snapshots more consistently and in more lighting  conditions than other phones. Its low-light performance is especially  impressive.
Display	:No one can touch Samsung's display technology. This screen looks  amazing both indoors and out. The smaller curve isn't as striking as  Samsung's other curved phones, but it makes sense for the stylus.
S Pen	:If you need (or just want) a stylus, this is the only game in town. The  stylus can't be jammed in backward this year, and it has a few new  features.
Iris scanning	:Okay, I thought this would be dumb, but it's actually pretty cool. It  works better than I expected.
Battery life	:The Note7 has above average longevity.
Software	:The tweaked TouchWiz UI looks nice overall after a few  adjustments. Features like Secure Folder and the extensive power  options are appreciated.

The Not So Good

Performance	:While the Note7 isn't a slow phone, it's slower than other Snapdragon   820 devices.
Fingerprint sensor	:Samsung hasn't kept up with other phones when it comes to the    fingerprint sensor. It's not as fast or as accurate as I'd expect from an  $850 phone.
Price	:And about that price, the $850 launch price is substantially more than  the Note5 was, and more than $200 higher than the Galaxy S7. It's  hard to justify that much money for a phone when cheaper devices  have gotten very good.
Software again	:This is still TouchWiz, if that's something you can't handle. It has a  few unnecessary features like the device management interface from  Cheetah Mobile.

Design

Before I held the Note7 in my hand, I knew that it had a 5.7-inch curved screen. This was information I had typed out and posted on the internet at several points. But holding the phone in my hand, that didn't seem right. I wondered, was I wrong? Had I been presenting inaccurate information? I checked the specs just to make sure, and yes, it's a 5.7-inch screen. When you hold this phone in your hand, it feels much smaller than that.

This is the first impression made by the Note7, one of almost impossible compactness and elegance. It's narrower than the Note 5 was and just barely wider than the Galaxy S7 Edge with its smaller 5.5-inch display. The front and back panels are Gorilla Glass 5, and they curve toward the central aluminum band symmetrically. That makes the phone more comfortable to hold than the other curved display smartphones Samsung has released. The Note7 is also water resistant, which the Note5 was not. It's a nice bonus when your $850 phone can't be destroyed by a little water. Yes, it's still a slippery fingerprint magnet, but I guess everyone has decided that doesn't matter. Glass phones are very in.

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Asus ZenFone Max Gets Android Marshmallow Update

Asus has promised to release Android Marshmallow for many of its ZenFone devices by the second quarter of 2016 and it seems to be rushing now to make good on its deadline. The first device to get the update was the ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL and ZE550KL, and today another model joins it: the ZenFone Max.

The ZenFone Max isn't just good enough to star in a series of speed rapping videos, it's also great if you want a phone that lasts for two days straight thanks to a hefty 5000mAh battery. This update that it should start receiving OTA today is version WW_13.8.26.31. It pushes the device up to Marshmallow with all of its features (Doze mode, per-app permissions, Now on Tap, and so on) and also removes some of the redundant apps that Asus had preloaded on the Max.

Notably gone are Asus Email, Asus Calendar, and Asus Messaging. Given the criticism that the company received for its super bloated software with tons of duplicate apps and useless preloaded junk, it's nice to see it trimming the fat and leaving the user with the essentials.

The only warning is that APP2SD won't work with Marshmallow, so you'll have to move your apps from the SD card to the phone before upgrading. Good thing you'll have more internal space then

• Source: 
• Asus Forums

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Salesforce And Google May Be Interested in Buying Twitter

(NEWSER) - Google could set up a formal offer to purchase Twitter, and an offer of the online CNBC reports. A source tells Reuters that different tech organizations are investigating buying Twitter, which—regardless of being a power in news and mainstream culture—is losing a huge number of dollars a year while being surpassed by upstarts like Snapchat and Instagram. Be that as it may, with 313 million month to month clients, Twitter "may limp, however it's not faltering," as per Recode, which evaluates the organization could go for anyplace between $18 billion and $30 billion.networking organization could happen before the year's over,

Specialists say Google bodes well to purchase Twitter, as it has the cash and hasn't possessed the capacity to get its own online networking endeavors to take off. In any case, a source tells Reuters that Salesforce.com is likewise extremely intrigued. That is marginally astounding as Salesforce "has basically no nearness in shopper media," rather concentrating on "cloud-based figuring administrations." But CNBC notes purchasers might be as inspired by Twitter as much for the monstrous measures of information it creates as whatever else. Sources say Twitter's board is quick to offer, and the organization's shareholders appear to concur. Twitter offers rose 19% Friday with news of a conceivable deal, the greatest hop in the organization's stock in three years.

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