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Sunday, February 26, 2017

WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Delete or Edit Messages After Sending Them


WhatsApp Might Soon Let You Delete or Edit Messages After Sending Them

Ever wished you could unsend a message on WhatsApp or edit it? If yes, it looks like WhatsApp might let you do that soon.

WhatsApp had been testing new features on iPhone beta version that let you revoke or edit messages that you have already sent to your contact. As  WABetaInfo reports, it seems that the company is testing the same for Android.

The edit and recall/revoke message has reportedly appeared on the newest beta version of WhatsApp for Android, however. It is disabled by default. A rooted phone is needed to enable these features manually.

It should be kept in mind that while the sources of the news are reliable enough, there is no word yet from WhatsApp Inc about when it will be available for general users.

Revoke message feature added in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.17.25


The company has been adding new features to the app, recently, after announcing that WhatsApp will no longer work on old devices, the company has redesigned the app’s storage usage screen and added the ability to queue messages on iPhone version of the app.

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GameSir G4s Advanced edition Bluetooth Gaming Controller Review

GameSir G4s Advanced edition Bluetooth Gaming Controller Review

Talking about gaming in smartphones, opting for a controller is far better a good decision than playing it on a touch screen. Having said that, there is few trustworthy controller available in the market currently.

One such device available currently in the market is the GameSir G4s Bluetooth Gaming Controller. So how does it perform? Let’s take a look.

Unboxing

We unboxed controller recently. Have a look at it below.

Box contents

GameSir G4s Advanced edition gaming controller unitMicro USB cableUser Manual

Design

In terms of design, the GameSir G4s is fairly a larger controller than its predecessor. Once cannot deny that it do have a look similar to Xbox controller as well. This controller comes in Silver, Black, and Grey color scheme giving a kind of sporty look outside.

The holding parts on the sides are covered with a rubber grip making it easy to hold. It is ergonomically sound and has a nice solid feel to it when holding and gripping it with both hands. Remaining areas are made of plastic, which might crack or break if it fell down with greater force.

Moving on to the layout, the G4s Advanced Edition controller has a D-Pad, XYBA with backlighting that might come handy during dark conditions, two analogs sticks, two triggers and two shoulder buttons at the back.

Apart from this, you also get a ‘Select’ and ‘Start’ button on either side. At the center is the home button with the GameSir logo and backlighting. Moreover, there is a LED battery power indicator on the pad itself to indicate the remaining battery life and vibration feedback. You can adjust the intensity of the vibration, simply press Clear and Up/Down on the directional pad.

The centerpiece in the controller can be flipped up to reveal two buttons, which is ‘Clear’ and ‘Turbo’. And it also acts a cradle for your smartphone that is ranging from 3.5 inches to 6 inches wide. The spacing between the button are well-kept and fairly tactile too.

Performance

This GameSir G4s advanced edition wireless controller is compatible with Android and Windows operating systems, meaning you can use this game controller with Android smartphones, tablets, Android TV boxes, and personal computers running Windows (with Bluetooth support).

We tested this controller with many games including Riptide, Asphalt, and other games. The analog sticks were pretty accurate when moving sides on the game.

Battery

This device is powered by an 800mAh rechargeable battery which as per the company claims lasts up to 18 hours. However, we came close to 15 hours of usage before it ran out of charge. Otherwise, with a scheduled gaming session, it can last for a week or two.

Verdict

Overall, the GameSir G4s Advanced Edition is an above average Bluetooth gaming controller for smartphones. It comes with a stylish design, ergonomically sound and easy to hold and handle as well.

To conclude, if you are looking out for a controller for gaming on an Android device, this could be one of the options. You can buy GameSir G4s on Ebay 

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New Nokia 3310 feature phone tipped to sport slimmer design and larger colour display

New Nokia 3310 feature phone tipped to sport slimmer design and larger colour display

The MWC 2017 event is all set to kick start this week and all eyes will be on HMD Global as it will introduce the much awaited Nokia phones on February 26. We already know that the company will debut a new version of the iconic Nokia 3310 and now Chinese site Vtechgraphy has shared more details about the phone in a new report.

First up, the report says, the new  3310 will be a feature phone and not a smartphone. The phone is said to sport the similar design however, it will be slimmer and lighter than the original one. One of the big changes will be in the display as the new Nokia 3310 is tipped to feature a larger color display instead of the 84 x 84 monochromatic one. The phone will have a physical keyboard but the key size is said to be well adjusted.

The report concludes saying that the phone will come in three color variants – red, yellow and green. The all new Nokia 3310 relaunch is expected to go on sale for €59 soon after its unveiling next week at MWC 2017.  A separate report from Mobiletoday says, that UK based Carphone Warehouse would be the launch partner for the famous feature phone.

Along with cwhich is available only in China, HMD Global will announce Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 budget Android phones.

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Nokia 6 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, Android 7.0, fingerprint sensor announced

Nokia 6 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, Android 7.0, fingerprint sensor announced

HMD Global just announced Nokia 6, the first Nokia smartphone after it was granted exclusive global license to sell Nokia phones. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 processor and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF), 1.0um sensor, dual-tone LED flash and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. 

It has dual speakers, one on the top and other on the bottom, smart dual amplifier chips (TFA9891) offering 6dB louder sound and Dolby Atmos. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the home button and aluminum alloy unibody design. It has dual SIM support as well as a microSD expansion slot, so it could be a hybrid dual SIM.

Nokia 6 specifications

5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) 2.5D curved glass display with 450 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protectionOcta-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 505 GPU4GB LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSDAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)Dual SIM16MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, 1.0um sensor, f/2.0 aperture8MP front-facing camera, 1.12um sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 84˚ wide-angle lensFingerprint sensor3.5mm audio jack, Dual speakers, Dual smart amplifiers (TFA9891), Dolby AtmosDimensions: 154 x 75.8 x 7.8 mm4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB OTG3000mAh built-in battery

The Nokia 6 comes in Black color, is priced at 1699 yuan (US$ 245 / Rs. 16,740 approx.) and will be available exclusively from JD.com in the first half of 2017 in China and is also exclusive to China.

"Nokia 6 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, Android 7.0, fingerprint sensor announced", 4 out of 5 based on 2045 ratings.

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