BlackBerry’s “Motion” Is Revealed By Evan Blass In The Leak: After having so many news that BlackBerry is going to launch its brand-new smartphone soon, Evan Blass has confirmed that the company will release BlackBerry Motion which is widely known as BlackBerry Krypton. A picture, claiming to be showing the device is also available now which indicates the upcoming BlackBerry smartphone will come with the brushed metal bar on the top and a small camera is also seen. 

       Some Expected Features Of BlackBeryy “Motion”

The BalckBerry’s upcoming device which is known to be as BlackBerry Krypton may announce in the month of October and the complete picture of the upcoming device is shown by the Evan Blass according to that the upcoming device is all-new touchscreen smartphone of the BlackBerry which will come with IP67 rating and battery life will be of long 26 hours.

The Chinese company TCL with the partnership of BalckBerry is taking the responsibility of design and manufacturing. The customers who want a smartphone to have security features for their business purpose is actually a good device as it will come with secure enterprise-friendly software to make their documents safe and secure.

The BlackBerry Motion will come with the full touchscreen and with no more physical keyboard. The home button will be present at the front side in which the logo of BlackBeryy will be embedded and the 3.5 mm headphone jack will be present in the smartphone. The frame of the smartphone seems to be made of the metal body around the device. On believing to Evan Blass, the most commonly known as “Krypton” will be released with name BlackBerry “Motion”, which sounds good.

Cortana Support Extended To Control Smart Home Devices &  For Chat Suggestions On Skype For Android: Although Cortana has already came a long way in bringing up great additional & extended supports across a wide ranged Applications & devices but still there is a lot more to go. Meanwhile Microsoft has again silently added another new helpful feature to the very owned personal assistant i.e Cortana on both Windows 10 PC & Mobile. This time it is a new “Connected Home” feature that is now there under the Cortana Notebook Menu, which will enable the users to control their Smart home devices of different brands through voice commands. The company also revealed about rolling out an update for its Skype chat apps for both Android & iOS which will now have built-in support for Cortana.

Cortana Getting Extended & Wide Support For Different Devices & Apps Now:

This new support for Controlling Smart Home devices will support products having Samsung’s SmartThings platform, devices from Wink, Insteon, Hue & most importantly the Alphabet’s Nest devices. When ready to use this feature in any Windows 10 PC or Mobile, just enable the support in the settings menu & get an easy control with the Nest Thermostat, Hue connected Light Bulb & Camera which uses SmartThings. The main reason behind adding this new feature for Connected Home Devices at this time may be due to the early preparations from Microsoft for its previously released Harman Kardon Invoke Smart Speakers which also have Cortana as its Digital Assistant.

As the company has already launched its Android version of Cortana Digital Assistant, now it is all set for bringing an update to Skype chat apps for both Android & iOS. According to Microsoft this feature in Skype will enable the users to pick quick suggestions while responding to text chats. Additionally Cortana may also provide other informations like reviewing a movie or restaurant based on the past chat responses. Scheduled things will also be offered to keep as a reminder with the new Cortana support while in a chat.

Although at present the Cortana feature in Skype for Android and iOS is only available in the US & there is no report yet on when it might expand to other countries. This support of Cortana to Skype has been reported just after a few days when Cortana got its support for controlling Smart Home Devices.

Apple Released Updated iOS 11.0.2 After Having Low Battery Life Issues: Apple has released an update to iOS software named as iOS 11.0.2 after having so many complaints of iOS 11 battery life from the customers. Two weeks before, Apple has released the new operating system iOS 11, tvOS11, macOS 4 and watchOS 4 for the users. After the updating the device with the latest operating system, users raised the issue of low battery life in iOS 11 as compared to the previous operating system. With this problem, Apple has released 11.0.2 update to resolve the problem on the priority basis. 

     Updates To iOS 11 Has Now Released For Users

Apple released iOS 11.0.2 with stating that ‘bug fixes and improvements’, however, has not provided any clear statement about what bugs have been addressed in the update. Apart from battery life concern, users have also complained about system functioning including – facing the problem with Apple Pay, TouchID, iMessage etc.

Some of the users have also said that their iPhone network is displayed in Chinese character instead of being UK or US network. Issues of getting stuck on a particular app were also raised by some customers. Apple has also released updates including watchOS 4.1, tvOS11.1 and macOS10.13.1. In watchOS 4.1, Apple has added few new features including new Radio app and Apple music streaming.  

According to a London based mobile security company named as Wandera, iPhone updated with iOS 11, after having 100 percent battery completely discharge in 96 minute which is very low as compared to iPhone running on iOS 10 which took 240 minutes for the same.  Now in response to the issues, Apple has done a great job of releasing iOS 11.0.2 for the users so that their problem would resolve.  

Google Unveils Its Second generation Pixel Smartphone Series At An Event: Last Year Google brought up its first ever smartphone device for its users i.e Pixel & Pixel XL & as promised by the head of hardware division from Google, the searching giant isn’t only for Googling anymore. Here we go exactly after a year or so with the company showing its seriousness being a contender into the crowd as Google has recently unveiled its next generation of Pixel devices i.e the Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL during an event. You must know that the Pixel 2 will be featuring a 5 inches of the OLED display while like the last time the Pixel 2 XL will be coming in the larger size, having a 6 inches of display. However being an Android Oreo device both of them will be leading up Google to 2018. The company although has also brought up with their new wireless Earbuds they called as Pixel Buds but for that, we would be talking & describing you in a separate article soon.

Here You Go With The Next Gen Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL Smartphones From Google:

Google CEO i.e Sundar Pichai also told during the event that “We’ve been working on software and hardware together because that’s the best way to drive the shifts in computing forward.”

Each year, Google worked with a different hardware partner, including LG, Huawei, and HTC, to put out the phones. The Nexus program ended last year when Google decided instead to introduce a branded phone, the $600 Pixel.

Some Uncommon Facts About Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL:

Unlike today’s trend & demand these second-generation pixel devices don’t have thinner bezels & the dual camera setup at the rear end, however as per Google the Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL is equipped with such a great tech camera that wouldn’t need a Dual setup anymore. Additionally, these Pixel devices feature uncommon squeezable sides & also shaking off their headphone jack this time along with having a fully water resistant body.

These second generation Google Pixel devices are the first phones to be having the Google Lens. That is an additional Camera feature that was learned back in May this year. As these devices don’t have any dual camera setup, it may be a huge buying factor too as both these models are having the same camera setup & the company is hoping it to top the best-in-class low-light photography of last year’s Pixel and beat out the fine-detail quality and portrait modes of phones that have two camera lenses, doing the work with just one.

Although the first smartphone device to get launched with Android Oreo was the Sony Xperia XZ1 that was recently launched, these Pixel devices will also run on the latest OS from its very owned i.e Android.

Detailed Specifications & Features For Second Generation Pixel Devices:

Well its always very tough to judge a smartphone device just from the visuals lying at the exteriors of the handset & such may be the case with newly unveiled Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL, so we will be taking you all to some quick & detailed features & specs of the device before making any type of judgement.

Let’s get started:

• Both devices run on Android 8.0 Oreo.
• Google search bar relocated at the bottom.
• At a Glance, shows important info like day calendar, traffic, flight status & much more.
• The camera has much Improved Portrait shots & OIS.
• Always on Lockscreen option for showing notifications while the screen is turned off.
• This time it supports Google’s ARCore for AR/VR content developers and is compatible with Google’s AR/VR platform Daydream.
• Squeezable sides for quickly launching the Google Assistant.

• Display of 5 inches for Pixel 2 & 6 inches for the Pixel 2 XL.
• Resolution of 1920 x 1080 & 2880 x 1440 pixels respectively for Pixel 2 & XL.
• An aspect ratio of 16:9 & 18:9 for Pixel 2 & XL respectively.
• No Headphone Jack this time but that made the phone even thinner.
• Pixel Exclusive feature i.e Music Detection works even in the background & even in Airplane mode that can be manually turned off.
• Water resistance with IP67 standards included.
• More durable Corning Gorilla Glass 5 used.
• Top bezel & bottom chin are even thicker with a Camera bump this time.
• Facial Algorithms & Depth mapping image sensor combination used for blurred backgrounds for a dramatic, short depth-of-field effect.
• Taking Bokeh images even with the front-facing camera is possible now.
• Additionally, with the OIS, the camera uses data from the gyroscope and peeks at the video frame ahead to stabilize footage.
• Improved Camera aperture of f/2.0.
• Enabled Motion Photos with the ability to record the video for 1.5 secs before and after a single shot.

• Increased Dynamic Range & better Noise reduction, improves HDR+ in Pixel 2.
• Camera Optimized & calibrated for AR support & brings along AR stickers.
• Unlimited cloud storage for photos in original resolution till 2020 like last year’s offer.
• Google Assistant & Camera’s Photo App Integrated with Google Lens.
• Included Lens scans through a camera & tells about the world around like Samsung’s Bixby Vision App.

Price & Availability Of Pixel 2 & XL:

The Google Pixel 2 will be featured in multicolor variants like Just Black, Cleary white & Kinda Blue while the Pixel 2 XL will come in Just Black, Black & White variant options. Although pre-orders for both these devices can be done right now in the US & UK. While Australia will have to wait until 20th October for placing a pre-order of the newly launched device. Availability in the US retail stores will start by 19th October while you can also get it through Verizon, the Google store, Project Fi & Best Buy also. The devices will be available with two storage options i.e Pixel 2 with 64GB storage costing about $649 & with 128GB storage option it will require $749. While the Pixel 2 XL with 64GB will cost about $849 & with 128GB it will cost $949.

Google Launched Its First-Ever Wireless Earbuds & Named It As Pixel Buds: Google has introduced itself to a new hardware market during an event where it announced its much-awaited second Generation Google Pixel Smartphone device but this time with no headphone jack. As no headphone jack has been provided this time so it is seen to be compensating with another launch in the hardware section i.e the Wireless Earbuds called as The Pixel Buds. These Earbuds have touch controls & integrated access to the Google Assistant. Google in order to sweeten the pill of not having a headphone jack in Pixel 2 devices, introduced a new pair of wireless earbuds that look great, following the premium design of Pixel line.

Pixel Buds From Google Are Here To Compensate Headphone Jack Absence In Pixel 2:

It is important to notice that these earbuds are not fully independent & wireless unlike the Airpods from Apple as these two are connected with a fabric tether which has a certain portion looping through the earpiece. That loop size can be easily adjusted according to one’s ear size for a comfortable & secure fit into the ear.

On to the right earbud, there are touch controls that are used to enable the Google Assistant & issue voice commands to play music, send a text, or get walking directions. While Double-tapping on the right earbud after hearing a notification alert tells Google Assistant to read the new message to the user, it also allows the users to control music playback, adjust the volume, and answer calls.

Another great additional feature with the software is its ability to use Google Translate. With it, the user will be able to get the real-time translation with Pixel Buds and Google Translate. The earphones hear you and your Pixel’s speaker will play the translation in another language, When the other person speaks, you’ll hear the translation right in your ear. The phone app will let you translate and broadcast what you want to say as well.

The wireless earphones feature up to five hours of playback time per charge. The charging case also allows for multiple charges without needing to be plugged in every time & also the charging case features a USB-C connection, not micro USB, so you only have to carry around one cable for your Pixel phone and Pixel Buds.

In a very similar manner to that of the Pixel 2, the Pixel Buds are also available in three different colors. Starting from now you can book a Pre-Order for just $149 & the package will start shipping most probably by the next month.

Low Yield Of 3-D Sensors May Delay The Supply Of iPhone X: According to a new report from Taiwan, the supply of 3D sensors which is part of the TrueDepth camera module of the newly launched iPhone X is very less to the Apple and due to this reason the supply of iPhone X would be going to suffer. If we believe in one source, the production volume of the smartphone is very low than expected because of the shortage of the 3D sensors. So it can be said that if the situation will remain same then it would be very difficult to release the iPhone X on time and company may face the delay in fulfilling the supply of preorders by the end of the year.

According to an analyst – based to Taipei, the 3-D sensors are the only limiting component for the iPhone X which will use in facial recognition feature in the device to unlock phones and to authenticate payments on the smartphone which is the feature introduced for the first time in iPhone and is limited to only the iPhone X. This feature is not available in iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus which is already released in the market after few days of its launch.

The shipping date of iPhone X is November 3 but it is very difficult to say that the Apple would be able to make sure smooth supply of the device or will it take more time. Jeff Pu, an analyst  at Taipei-based Yuanta Investing Consulting  also said that the 3-D sensors are the only issue which is affecting the production of iPhone X, he also added that the expected month for mass production of iPhone X is October and after that the smartphone will start to come for the worldwide distribution after a week.

It is also reported that only 2 million units of iPhone X has produced by Foxconn and the target is to achieve production of 10 million units in October, and by the end of the year it is expecting to manufacture 40 million units.

Office 2019 With New Features, Announced By Microsoft: During the Ignite conference meet event today, Microsoft officially teased with its next perpetual Office update i.e Office 2019. Following up with the most recent releases of MS Office 2016, the company would be continuing to add new features in to it & will most probably be releasing it by the end of 2018. Although according to the company the preview versions of the upcoming Office suite will start rolling by the mid of 2018 to the insiders.

Microsoft Officially Announced Office 2019 Promising Some New Features:

The company is quite more focusing on what is being expected with it this time rather than just making it an another announcement.

It also showed some promising improvements & newer features to be getting included like the enhanced inking feature, some additional PPT animations & there will be much more to see this time. As During the conference, Microsoft said:

Office 2019 will add new user and IT capabilities for customers who aren’t yet ready for the cloud. For example, new and improved inking features—like pressure sensitivity, tilt effects, and ink replay—will allow you to work more naturally. New formulas and charts will make data analysis for Excel more powerful. Visual animation features—like Morph and Zoom—will add polish to PowerPoint presentations. Server enhancements will include updates to IT manageability, usability, voice, and security.

It will be interesting to see yet another newer version of the Office suite i.e Office 2019 to use to with its release as the company is also emphasising more on its separate & now a days more popular, Office 365 service. So get ready for the newer version of Office for getting used to as the upcoming version of Office may result in a much valuable upgrade for the users who desire to keep moreover all of their apps & servers on premises.