This going to be fun, Facebook to keep things exciting will now support GIF. The company confirmed it in the Facebook News Feed. They said that not everyone will see it immediately, they are still rolling it out. Well, it's nothing new on Facebook since they have supported it before but stop supporting GIFs when they realize that it will make the News Feed too cluttered.
So once it's up you can now post GIF links, not GIF uploads. Your GIF links need to have *.gif at the end.
- Microsoft launches Office preview for Android phones - Microsoft gives Office mobile apps for Android phones new features and new look
Microsoft has upgraded the Microsoft Office for Android phones with an updated look and new features. They launched the Android tablet version back in January, which has the same look with the iOS version. The Android phone version is like the version of the tablet app but trimmed down. The updated App will eventually replace the existing Office Mobile.
For the most part, the App looks like the Android tablet version. You can find the finger-friendly versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that let the user create, open, and edit office documents. The App is free! It gives the user the ability to do basic and quick edits.
Samsung's Galaxy S6 (and the Galaxy S6 Edge) is a direct competitor to iPhone 6. Apple has revolutionized their screen size by using a bigger screen size while Samsung also change by moving away from plastic body and removable battery.
Let see how both smartphones fare with each other. Here's a quick comparison of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Apple iPhone 6:
Samsung Galaxy S6
Apple iPhone 6
Dimensions
5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in
5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in
Weight
138 g
129 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Display
5.1" Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen 1440 x 2560 pixels
4.7" LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen 750 x 1334 pixels
LG will be having an event to unveil their 2015 flagship smartphone LG G4 on April 28 according to their email invites. LG Display, a subsidiary company has just revealed the new QHD LCD panel for smartphones they also revealed the display that will be used for their upcoming flagship smartphone the LG G4.
The company announced that they have placed the 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS LCD panel into mass production and will be using it for the flagship smartphone the LG G4. Yes, it is the same size as the LG G3 however the company said that it has dramatically improve key features like color gamut, brightness, contrast ratio, touch sensitivity, power consumption and thickness of the phone.
There are reports (on WinBeta) that Microsoft will unveil the successor to Microsoft Surface 2 and it is rumored to use the full Windows 8.1 experience instead of the Windows RT operating system. It is also expected to boast an Intel Atom or Core M fanless CPU.
The new Surface 3 having a lower spec compared to the current Surface Pro 3 should be more affordable. Microsoft seems to be phasing out Windows RT, suggesting that the future versions will have Windows 10 functionality. Windows 10 is a major overhaul of the current Microsoft operating system, it may include new UI paradigms like Continuum and compatibility with a wide array of devices that include PCs, tablets, phones, IoT hardware and wearables.
Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface 3 tablet in time for Microsoft's Build conference starting April 29th.
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has a lot of premium feature it is their newest water resistant phone. The smartphone is powered by a Cortex- A53 64-bit Octa core processors with 2GB of RAM. It has ample storage at 16GB that is expandable using microSD. The aluminum frame is both stylish and sturdy. It is also dust and water resistant. It can take water up to 1.5m deep for almost 30 minutes.
The camera for the smartphone is 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera. It is equipped with a 2400mAh battery. And the Sony Xperia M4 Aqua will be running on the very new Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system.
Acer introduces their latest low-cost Android smartphones, The Liquid Z220, Z520 and Liquid M220
The Acer Liquid Z220 has 4-inch display 233 pixels per inch, and it is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, with 1GB of RAM. Storage size is at 8GB that is expandable using a microSD card. The main camera is 5-megapixel, while the secondary front camera is 2-megapixel. It is also a 3G phone. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
The 4-inch display is not that small, but looks crowded due to the enormous bezel. The design is really good, it is glossy and shiny.
The Acer Liquid Z520 boast a 5-inch screen display, run by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM. There's plenty of storage space at 8GB, and it is expandable using microSD card. The main camera located at the back is 8-megapixel, while the front camera is 2-megapixel. It is a 3G phone. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat.
Acer Liquid M220 is equipped with a 4" WVGA screen, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM, and has 5-megapixel main rear camera, 4GB expandable storage and dual-SIM functionality. It also sports a 2MP front camera and a 1,300 mAh battery. It runs on Windows Phone 8.1 by default, but it will be updated to Windows 10 once the new Operating System kicks off later this year.
The Z220 is priced at 89 euro ($100, £65 or AU$130) and available in Europe, no word yet if it will be available in other countries. The Z520 is priced at 109 ($120, £80 or AU$155). The Acer Liquid M220 will be available starting this April at €79. You can choose from two colors Mystic Black and Pure White.
