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HTC Desire 555 Launched with Android Nougat for $120 [Specs]

Harsh Soni

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Jul 17, 2017

HTC Desire 555 Launched with Android Nougat for $120 [Specs]

HTC has added a new Android Phone is its Desire series- the HTC Desire 555. The newly launched smartphone costs $119.99 that is roughly INR 7,658. Desire 555 packs with some good specs and feature in the low price range. The smartphone will be available on Cricket wireless carrier in the US.

On the specs side, HTC Desire 555 flaunts a 5 inch HD display which is having 720 x 1280 with Gorilla Glass protection on the top. The smartphone is powered by a 1.1 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC and Adreno 304 GPU. On the camera front, the HTC Desire 555 has the 8-megapixel camera with LED flash on its back, while on the front side, it has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The newly launched device in HTC Desire series carries 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 2TB with a microSD card. The Desire 555 runs on Android 7.0 Nougat under HTC Sense UI out of the box and the device is backed up by a 2,200 mAh battery. Apart from this the smartphone also boasts HTC’s exclusive features, like BoomSound for better sound quality, HTC Themes for personalization options and HTC BlinkFeed, too. Cricket Wireless only has the HTC Desire 555 in Dark Gray. The device is priced at $119.99 as said earlier.

Xiaomi Mi 5X Leaked Poster Reveals Specs and Pricing of the phone

Harsh Soni

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Jul 17, 2017

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on a mid-range smartphone which is rumored be Mi 5X. The details about the Xiaomi MI 5X are limited but a new leaked poster reveals some key specifications and price of the upcoming smartphone. The poster suggests that phone powers with Snapdragon 625 SoC and 4 GB RAM.

According to the leaked poster, the Xiaomi MI 5X will feature a 5.5-inch display which will have a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The poster further also reveals that the MI 5X will be having a price tag of 1999 Chinese Yuan that is roughly INR 19,000 or $296.

Inside, as per the poster, the Xiaomi MI 5X is rumored to have fingerprint scanner at the front side. The phone is said to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor along with Adreno 508 and 4GB of RAM. On the photography side well, the rumored MI 5X will feature a dual-rear camera setup, though the camera sensors and their resolution is unknown for now

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Star Wars latest augmented reality (AR) headset brings Holochess

Harsh Soni

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Jul 17, 2017

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Star Wars latest augmented reality (AR) headset brings Holochess

Disney has announced its D 23 fan event, which is going to be held this week in Anaheim, California. With this, Disney also made an announcement that they would be developing an augmented reality headset in collaboration with Lenovo. Which will be used to play Star Wars related games. Disney has also teased a couple of games which include Holochess and another game called Jedi Challenges.

However, a number of different applications are also being teased by Disney. Which includes the Holochess game that put the animated, holographic monsters on top of a table or other surface. The first game which will be coming to the new AR headset will be Star Wars Jedi Challenges. The said game will utilize a motion controller made to look like the light saber which is used by Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, and now Rey in the main saga films.

This decision of AR headset by Disney and Lenovo is with an aim to focus on augmented reality suite. Which runs on a phone highlights the challenge facing makers of more-expensive immersive virtual reality devices. Disney, on the other hand did not reveal a release date for the headset or Jedi Challenges. However, the game’s website notes that it is “coming soon to Best Buy and Lenovo.com.”

Amazon new messaging app “Anytime” reportedly in the works

Harsh Soni

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Jul 17, 2017

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Amazon new messaging app “Anytime” reportedly in the works

Amazon is reportedly building a new messaging app, named as “Anytime.” The said app is rumored to be a one-stop messaging service. Which is going to provide you an option of communicating through text messages or via video chats. However, there is also buzz that the retail giant has already started to survey its customers about the potential features of the app. Although it’s not clear what form the final product will take.

Amazon has started surveys to its customers for getting an idea about the features which are most important to them for its “Anytime” messaging service. The leaked image by the courtesy of AFTVnews, suggests that the upcoming “Anytime” messaging app from Amazon. It will be allowing users to keep the chats private and encrypt important messages.

With the Amazon’s “Anytime” app, users will be able to connect with their friends by simply searching them for their names. “Anytime” will also allow users to play games with their friends on the platform. It also includes GIF support, emojis, stickers, filters, and customization options etc.

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Whatsapp Beta v2.17.40 comes with in-App Youtube videos preview

Ijaz

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Jul 17, 2017

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The worlds most popular, cross-platform Instant Messenger app Whatsapp. Has undergone drastic up-gradation and changes over the past years. It Begins as a small start-up and now Facebook owned Whatsapp has revolutionized the way we socialize online. Again, Whatsapp has got something new for us. As in the latest beta update brings new feature to the Whatsapp. With which you can now preview the YouTube videos In-App.

It is to be noted that, the latest beta version 2.17.40 is for iOS platform. So, Android users have to wait until testing is completed. Usually, Whatsapp beta tests new feature initially in iOS devices.

Points To Be Noted

For the time being, the feature is exclusive to iPhones
Also, only iPhone6 and above users are currently eligible.
Feature is hidden, you cant see it in beta changelog of v2.17.40
Now, enjoy youtube video links without opening the Browser or Youtube app.
Preview videos as Picture-in-Picture view or in Fullscreen Mode.

As far as Android users are considered, they have to wait. Unless nothing bad happens in the testing phase. The feature will be soon hitting stable app for both iOS and Android users.

By the way, Whatsapp with its ever advancing features. Users are more forced to stick on to the app. With every upgrade increasing the utility of Whatsapp. In all aspects, it continues to rule the Instant Messaging space.

Best Tablets of 2017

Ijaz

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Jul 16, 2017

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The “tablets”, losing their glory due to the mammoth sized smartphones aka phablets. Now, it seems the name ‘tablets’ are no more significant, as most of the smartphones now are close to a tablet.

However, 2017 has seen some handful of tablets launches from major OEMs. Performing quite well in the market due to their utility. Evidently, Apple and Samsung leading the tablet space similar to the Smartphone market.

Here, at TheGadgetSquare we are listing some best of the tablets that are launched ever since the arrival of 2017. Let’s check which are the best:

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7

Rs: 49,999: Looking for an Android Tablet around 49,000? then Galaxy Tab S3 is a great pick.

Officially released in April 2017, Samsung tablet exhibits the Samsung’s ability to design a high-end device. With world class build-quality and featuring a massive 9.7 inch display, is no doubt, currently “The Tab King”. Have a look at some of its features at a glance:

Tab S3 Specification
Display	sAMOLED, 9.7 inches, 1536 x 2048 pixels (~264 ppi pixel density
Processor	Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
Storage	32 GB, 4 GB RAM, microSD expandable upto 256GB.
Camera	Front: 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, autofocus, LED flash Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama Video: 2160p@30fps Rear5 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, 1080p
Battery	Non-removable 6000 mAh battery

More Advanced and sensitive S-Pen support makes it different and unique from other Tablets.

Asus ZenPad 3S

Rs: 26,000: Zenpad-the Tablet series of Asus renewed its line-up with the launch of Zenpad 3S in 2017. The 3S is an entry level Tab exhibiting par above performance than expected.

Network	2G/3G/LTE
Screen Size	9.70-inch
Resolution	2048×1536 pixels
Storage	32GB
Processor	1.8GHz
RAM	4GB
Primary Camera	8-megapixel
Sec. Camera	5-megapixel
OS	Android 6.0
Battery Capacity	7800mAh

Despite, being unable to expand the storage the Tablet is a good pick for the mentioned price.

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10

Rs: 26,999: Huawei released MediaPad M3 in October last year. And the company relaunched M3 with minor changes in the form of M3 Lite this year.

Huawei M3 lite packs powerful features with Android Nougat onboard and Octa-Core Snapdragon processor fuels the Tablet. Features:

M3 Lite 10 FEATURES
Display	1920×1200 pixels
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Storage	16GB
Camera	Rear Camera 8-megapixel Front Camera 8-megapixel
Battery	6660mAh

M3 Lite is the tablet boasting best display in the market.

Talking about Tablets, and not mentioning Apple? Is not a good practise.

So, here is the Tablets or to be precise the iPads from the Cupertino-based company Apple.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5

Rs: 41,990: Debuted in June 2017, Apple iPad Pro 10.5 is the best tablet ever by Apple. It sports powerful A10X fusion coupled with 4GB RAM keeps it superior from other Tabs. The long and wide 10.5 inch display provides better visual experience while playing videos or games.

iPad Pro FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer
Processor	Apple A10X Fusion
OS	iOS 10.3.2
Camera	Front: 12 MP, f/1.8, phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED (dual tone) flash Features: 1/3″ sensor size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fpsRear7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR, panorama
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion battery (30.4 Wh) Talk Time Up to 10 h (multimedia)

Above we have tried our best to familiarise you with the best of Tablet currently available in the Market. If you find them worth buying. Let us know in the comment section below.

Also check:

Best Smartphones of 2017
Best 5 Smartphones Under 10K, Worth Buying

Best Android apps to hack WiFi password

Harsh Soni

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Jul 16, 2017

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There are top best Android apps for every different categories. In a similar approach, we are going to list best Android apps for hacking wifi password. In this article, we are going to tell you the best Android Hacking apps available on the internet.

There are lots of apps that are used to do hacking and other illegal stuff that is against Android’s policy. So, we are not going to tell you the full hacking methods, these are just apps that does not violate the Google Policies and are available on Play Store. However, we are giving you the top 6 best Android Apps to hack anyone’s Wifi password and enjoy it for free.

AndroDumper App:

This is one of the most used and common app to get anyone’s Wifi password. The best thing about this app is that it works without rooting Android smartphone. AndroDumper App is the best Android application that will help you to hack wifi passwords on the non-rooted Android smartphone. For use, Andro Dumper Android application follows you first have to download and install ‘AndroDumper App‘ and then after opening the app you now have to press the refresh button at top of the screen in the app. After this, you have to select try connection option from the pop-up and this app finds wifi password within a few seconds.

Bcmon Android App

Bcmon is another Android app for wifi hacking and it is used to enable monitor mode on your rooted Android device. For using this app you have to make sure that your device is rooted. This Android app is used to attack WPS enabled routers and find the WPA key. Bcmon App usually requires approx 2-3 hours to crack WPS enable wifi network.

You can also check: Best Smartphones of 2017

Zanti

It is one of the top notorious app is used for wi-fi network penetration or security assessment. However, using this app, many users do perform wi-fi hacking and do illegal activities. With Zanti you can control those smartphones, tablets devices that are connected same wi-fi- as you.

WPA WPS Tester

This app is generally used to check wi-fi vulnerability but this app is also a good tool for the wi-fi hacking. When you start this app it shows the vulnerable wifi in the green tab so that you can easily apply random PIN that given by this app and get wifi password of that network. To Use this app correctly you have to make sure that your smartphone is rooted.

Free WiFi Hacker-WiFi Password

This app is one of the high quality and best WiFi hacking application available on Android smartphone. This app has is very simple to use, which is one of the main features. You can crack the WiFi wherever you want, with this app, without any difficulty. The other good feature regarding this app is the WiFi defender that keeps your connected network safe.

WiFi Password Key Generator

This app is having an ability to generate millions of password within seconds. Its internal algorithm can generate security keys compatible with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 with an extreme level of authentication. The app also lets the user know about the default password of almost every router. WiFi Password Key Generator works well on both Android phone and tablets. Password recovery feature is also present in this app.

Well, you can try the above-mentioned android app to hack Wifi password. If above apps are not working properly, the very basic thing you need to know is to precede this hack when the wifis security is low.

Next To Note 8, Galaxy C10 Rumoured To Feature Dual Camera

Ijaz

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Jul 15, 2017

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Samsung Galaxy C10 will be the next smartphone after Note 8 to flaunt Dual Camera from the South Korean giant. Reveals, the latest leaked image of upcoming C10 from a reliable leakster.

Nowadays, we could see Smartphone manufacturers focusing on the camera quality. With, Dual-Lens camera becoming a vital factor in flagship phones, OEM’s such as Apple and OnePlus has already shown us there mastery in Dual-Lens camera technology. In addition, Samsung will also join the party, with Galaxy Note 8-Samsung’s first Smartphone to sport Dual Camera. And, Galaxy C 10 bringing the technology to much affordable C series.

Galaxy C 10, the successor to last years Galaxy C 9 pro is going to be a strong contender for OnePlus 5. As you know, OnePlus 5 also sports Dual-Camera made in collaboration with DxOMark. Recently, we came to know that Samsung has delayed the launch of Galaxy C 10 for the sake of Galaxy Note 8. Reason for this is not clearly known.

Galaxy A and C Series are mid-range phones, with flagship level hardware for a reasonable price compared to S and Note series from the firm. Galaxy C 10’s rumored feature clearly depicts Samsung’s C-series legacy.

Rumoured Specs Of Galaxy C10

Surprisingly, C10 seems to posses hardware specs identical to Galaxy Note 8. Making us believe that it will be a mid-segment counterpart of the Galaxy Note 8.

With massive 6GB of RAM onboard. Available in 32/64GB variants, will have an all metal body and a 2.5D curved AMOLED display. Nearly bezel less display, housing the home button in the bottom bezel with an embedded fingerprint sensor. USB Type-C adds more capability to the device, such as reverse-charging and efficient data transfer.

More leaks and renders are expected to arrive in the coming days. Stay tuned.

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You can now see a travel time graph for directions in Google Maps

Harsh Soni

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Jul 15, 2017

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Google has updated its popular Google Maps with a new features. Google has recently rolls out a new home screen on Maps for Android in which users can see a travel time graph for directions. While looking driving directions, now you can swipe up on the lower bar ahead of starting your trip to check if the travel time will change over the course of a few hours.

To access this latest Google Maps’ feature, you’ll need to go put in the destination that you want to go to. After that, you have to tap “Route Info” at the bottom of the screen. Then Google Maps is previewing your route and you’ll see the new traffic graph. This feature is now rolling out on Android , But right now it’s not showing up for iOS quite yet.

As soon as you update to the latest version of Google Maps. You will then get newly added shortcuts on your home screen. This feature is most useful when we want to reach somewhere in the rush hour.

Best Smartphones of 2017

Harsh Soni

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Jul 14, 2017

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We are in the middle of the year and there are several smartphones from different companies that have been launched. However, despite the launch of biggest flagships like Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, LG G6, OnePlus 5 etc. There are still some of the flagships that are coming up in the next few months of the year 2017.

The technology world has been blessed this year by several technological changes in smartphones. First of all, dual-camera, let’s not forget to thank LG for introducing dual camera in LG G5. After the launch of LG G5 last year with dual-camera feature, it has been trending now in the list of best smartphones of 2017. Other features like Fast Charging, IP68 ration, Iris scanner and Fingerprint scanner also seen in top class smartphones of 2017.

Let’s have a look at the best smartphones of 2017 (already available or coming in upcoming months):

OnePlus 5:

Recently, OnePlus has launched its flagship killer smartphone OnePlus 5. The newly arrived smartphone features Snapdragon 835 SoC and comes in two variants: 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM and other one are of 8 GB RAM and 258 GB ROM. The device’s highlight is its dual camera like iPhone 7 Plus and the dash charge feature. It is having a price tag of $479.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus:

Samsung has refreshed its flagships with the Galaxy S8. The Korean giant offers two sizes of the handset with an 18.5:9 display, losing the bezel and offering that premium dual-edge curved design. In the Galaxy S8, there is a pair of the great camera, the good battery life and there’s waterproofing feature as well. The Galaxy S8 features a 12MP Dual Pixel camera, Android 7.0 Nougat and an optional DeX docking station that transforms the smartphone into a full-fledged PC. The smartphone also comes with Samsung’s own artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, called ‘Bixby.’ Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus costs $750 and $850 respectively.

LG G6:

LG G6 was announced at MWC 2017 with Snapdragon 835. The device has the bezel-less design with its 5.7 inch 18:9 QHD+ Full Vision display. The LG G6 is one of the handful devices to pack camera setup, consists of two identical 13MP sensors, as opposed to the 8MP/16MP combo found on last year’s model. The G6 also sports a 5MP camera on the front with a 100-degree wide angle lens. LG G6 is available at Rs. 46,300 in India.

iPhone 8 (Upcoming):

Apple is going to release its iPhone 8 which is expected to have the tremendous features like wireless charging, 3D- camera, etc. We except an iris scanner, good battery life and rumored broadcast streaming button. The iPhone 8 is expected to cost around $800 and is said to launch in September this year.

BlackBerry KEYone:

The BlackBerry KeyOne, which is also known as the DTEK70, got its official outing at MWC 2017. It marks the return of the popular QWERTY keypad by BlackBerry on KeyOne. This physical keyboard doubles up as a makeshift trackpad, copying the BlackBerry trackpad of old, and all 52 buttons can be programmed as customizable shortcuts. In the phone there’s also a fingerprint scanner built into the space bar, adding an extra layer of security to the BlackBerry. KeyOne is also the first device to feature new ‘Boost’ charging feature that will get you to 50 per cent charge in precisely 36 minutes. The device costs $550.

HTC U11:

HTC U11 is one of the best phones for music out there. The Smartphone’s camera offers some brilliant snaps and has a strong HDR mode. The audio performance is excellent and the two-tone design is thoroughly unique. The smartphone also has new device operation technology -HTC edge sense. It allows users to control its function by applying different pressure of their grip on the edge of the phone. HTC U11 is having a price tag of Rs 51,990.