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The all new update brings some very exciting features to WhatsApp messenger. Now the application allows you some text formatting. If you out any messages within two asterisk it will appear as a bold text. Similarly, using underscores will give the italic effect. However, we tried dashes with different variations, but we were not able to get the desired effect. May be we can get this effect in the upcoming update of WhatsApp for Android. Please note these new features are only available for Android version now. The company has promised to roll the same features for Whatsapp web application. Interestingly you will also find the same effects in the notifications area. Now the name of the person sending you a message also appears in bold in the notification area.

Another new feature introduced in this new WhatsApp update is the ability to attach Google documents. So, if you have some document saved on your google drive, then you can share it with anyone through the new WhatsApp messenger feature.

Apart from this, there’s a new back up feature which will allow creating backup of all your WhatsApp messenger messages on Google drive. Yes, this is a very handy feature, but unfortunately, this new WhatsApp for android feature will stop you from using the application as long as it is creating a backup.

These new features are available in the latest version of WhatsApp for Android. So, head to play store and download WhatsApp to avail these new exciting features.

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Before this new major update, all filters were built-in, and there was no option to customize the filters. Last year, Snapchat allowed users to submit geo filters for their respective cities and from all the entries Snapchat picked one filter for each city. However, now they are allowing users to design their custom geo filters for their big events.

According to Snapchat

We initially designed Community Geofilters for public places — but we kept hearing from Snapchatters who wanted a Geofilter for their business or private event, so today we’re announcing something new:

On-Demand Geofilters let you create and publish a Geofilter for your party, wedding, business, or any other place or event. It’s a fun way to help your friends or customers decorate their Snaps, wherever they are!

How it works:

• Design — Use your favorite image editor to create a filter. We’ve also provided some templates that are compatible with Photoshop and Illustrator to get you started

• Map — Pick a geofence where your filter will appear, then choose the time and dates you want your Geofilter to be available.

• Buy — Submit your Geofilter. Our team will quickly review it and, assuming all is well, get it up and running.

Also Read:Slingshot: Facebook’s Answer to Snapchat

As they say, there’s nothing free. So, to use these custom filters you will have to pay the price. You can buy the customized geo filter for an hour or up to thirty days. The pricing starts at $5, and there are different factors which play a significant role in effecting the price. These factors are the size of the filter, and the amount time for which you want the geo filter.

This new feature is available in the UK, USA, and Canada for now and it will be soon available in other countries.

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According to the Chief Financial Officer of HTC, HTC One M10 will offer a very compelling camera. He was referring to MWC 2016 and meant that company has watched all the latest smartphones and their camera technology. Therefore, HTC is very confident that new flagship device will come out with the best and a compelling camera.

Earlier we heard rumors suggesting that HTC One M10 will have 12 MP ultrapixel camera with laser autofocus. This sounds like a downgrade from previous generation M9 which had 20 MP camera but still it failed to deliver. So, now all eyes are on the HTC One M10 camera as everyone is looking forward to what HTC has to show in the camera department.

However, one thing is clear that HTC is going with Ultrapixel technology which means that 12 MP camera with ultrapixel technology will have larger pixels than a normal 12 MP camera. This means it will be able to absorb more light and deliver better quality images. So, one can expect quality images especially in low light conditions.

So, keep your finger crossed and let’s see whether HTC One M10 camera will be compelling or a big fail just like One M9.

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Also Read: HTC One M10 Camera will be Compelling

The image was shared on the official HTC account. From the official HTC One M10 image it is quite clear that it has a metallic frame with a lot of chamfering.

HTC posted this image on their official twitter account with hastag powerof10. One thing is clear that the new flagship will have a metallic frame at least and will have the number 10 in its name. However, at this point we cannot confirm if the phone will follow the same naming scheme of previous One series.

HTC One M10 Specifications

From different rumors and leaks we do have some information about the HTC One M10 specifications. The phone will have a 5 inch QHD AMOLED display, snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage with microSD card support, 12 ultrapixel primary snapper with laser autofocus and 5 ultrapixel front snapper.

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If you have the budget and you are looking for premium looks with premium specifications then we will suggest you to go with Sony Xperia X performance.

Sony Xperia X Performance Specifications

Sony X Performance is the premium smartphone of the new X series. This phone comes with the latest Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 GB RAM, 23 MP primary camera and 13 MP front facing camera. This phone has a 5 inch triluminous display with a screen resolution of 1080p and 441 ppi. Sony has also offered the stereo speaker feature on this premium X series smartphone.

The battery is not something to show off since it is just 2700 mAh but we expect that Sony has already optimized their UI to get the best out of this battery. The best part is that it comes with Android 6.0 out of the box.

Sony Xperia X Specifications

The premium Xperia X Performance is followed  by a mid range Xperia X. The only difference between the Xperia X Performance is the processor. Sony Xperia X has Snapdragon 650 (2x A72 + 4x A53 cores) processor with 3GB RAM. Rest of the specifications are same for the two smartphones.

Sony Xperia XA Specifications

Xperia XA is the most affordable with the least attractive specifications. Sony has kept the screen size to 5 inches in this smartphone but the resolution is dropped from 1080p to 720p. It has a MediaTek MT6755 (8 Cortex-A53 cores) processor, 2 GB RAM, 13 MP front and back snapper, 16 GB internal storage with microSD card support and a smallish 2300mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Always on Display

Samsung Galaxy  S7 also comes with always on display. This new feature allows you to have a quick look at the notifications or time just by looking at it and it will automatically turn on the display. This new feature is energy efficient as well.

Samsung Galaxy S7 is Waterproof

Now here’s the pick, Samsung Galaxy S7 comes with IP68 certification. Now this phone can stay under water for up to 30 minutes.

MicroSD card is Back

Yes, you heard it right. Samsung Galaxy S7 series comes with microSD card support. So, now you will never run out of the storage again.

Samasung Galaxy S7 Camera

Samsung has really worked on the camera of their new S7 series. It comes with a 12 MP primary dual pixel camera but with a aperture of 1.7, smart OIS and 2160p video capture. The front facing camera is 5MP with f/1.7 aperture. The camera is optimized to capture bigger viewing angle and also the auto focus has been enhanced.

Other major specifications of this S7 series are Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890; 4GB of RAM; 32GB or 64GB storage.

LG G5 Always on Display

There were rumors that LG G5 will come with always on display. Yes, those rumors were true. LG G5 has always on display. This feature will turn on the display as soon as you look the screen. This always on display will only consume 0.8% battery every hour. So, this new always on display is energy efficient as well.

LG G5 Dual Camera

LG G5 comes with a dual camera. It has wide angle 16 MP camera. A normal human eye can view stuff upto an angle of 120 degrees but your LG G5 will capture images with an angle of 135 degrees. This means it will capture more details and a wide perspective.

LG G5 camera is capable of capturing 360 images and will also allow you to enjoy VR with an additional accessory.

LG G5 Specifications

LG G5 comes with 32 GB internal storage with microSD card support, 4 GB RAM and the latest Qualcomn Snapdragon 820. It also have USB type C.

We will keep updating the article

Ringing Bells Freedom 251 Specifications

Ringing Bells Freedom 251 offers you a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, a quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz, 1 GB RAM, 8GB internal storage with microSD card support which ensures that you are never short on storage, a 3.2MP primary camera and 0.2MP front facing snapper.

For just $3.60 you are getting once heck of a deal. A perfect smartphone for normal daily use. Though it may not offer you a good photography experience what it will suffice your other requirements. And with 1 GB RAM you can enjoy multitasking at its best.

Why it is so Cheap?

Ringing Bells Freedom 251 will cost only ₹251 in India which is equivalent to $3.60. It is quite surprising that how come a smartphone with decent specifications can be priced such low. Well, the idea behind such low pricing is that through Indian Government support the manufacturing cost of this smartphone is subsidized.

If you are interested then you can book for yourself on their official website starting from tomorrow.

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Also Read: LG G5 Will Have Secondary Display

LG K8 will make its first appearance in Europe and then later this year it will be launched worldwide. Looking at LG K8 specifications it looks like this smartphone falls under low-mid range category of smartphone. It will not be justifies to truly call it as a mid range smartphone because we have see much better smartphones from this category.

LG K8 Specifications

LG K8 has Mediatek MT6735 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz with 1.5 GB RAM. These RAM numbers are quite surprising for us because we were expecting it to have a 2 GB RAM. It has 8 GB internal storage which may not be sufficient for many customers out there but the good thing is that it comes with microSD card support. It packs a 5 MP front snapper and 8MP primary camera.

Looking at LG K8 specifications it looks like that this new smartphone will cost around $350. However, at this point LG has not mentioned anything about the price.

LG K8 Design

LG K8 has a typical LG design with power and volume rockers at the back. It has a 5 inch IPS LCD and 2,125 mAh battery. The good side of this smartphone is that it comes with the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

This phone will soon hit the markets. According to the source it will available for purchase starting from next month.

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Today according to official statement from the company, they have already started rolling  Samsung Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow Update worldwide. You will soon receive the update notification on your phone if you have not received it already. You may or may not receive the update right away. Update roll out takes some time and it differ from region to region. So, you will have to be patient and wait for your Android 6.0 Update if you have not received it yet.

The new update will bring some security fixes, the new taste of Android 6.0 and improved touchwiz with some exciting features. The users of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will get some edge screen goodies and will certainly like the new update as it will improve the utilization of edge screen.

This is certainly a big news coming from Samsung after the S7 leaked images and  Samsung Galaxy S7 price in Pakistan. So, if you own any one of these smartphones then you should keep your eye on the notifications as you may soon receive an update notification.

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