In many regions of the world, Qualcomm is the biggest player in the mobile processor game. Today the company detailed the improvements it made to their new Snapdragon 821 over the 820 model.The new chip is faster with up to 10% faster central processor speeds, has a 5% power savings over the previous unit and also supports virtual reality with Google Daydream. This processor to be the unit of choice for new phones released during the holiday season.

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After seven generations of phones and tablets, Google is reportedly not going to use the Nexus brand name for their two upcoming phones. Leaked images and renders show a consistent lack of the Nexus branding and instead a simple “G” logo. Rumors point to a 5" and 5.5" phone manufactured by HTC launching this fall. Regulatory fillings confirm support for all major U.S. carriers meaning these phones will likely be sold in the carrier's stores.

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ZTE SPRO 2 REVIEW: BEST PORTABLE SMART PROJECTOR FOR MOVIE AND GAMES

You may have seen a pico projector connect to a smartphone before, with varying results. However, you may not have seen a projector powered by smartphone software. Well, that is exactly what you are getting yourself into with the ZTE SPro 2.

The ZTE SPro 2 is the company's second attempt at rethinking how a projector should function. The idea to combine an ordinary projector with Android software created a product with tons of potential. You can easily go from a conference room presentation to an outdoor movie night with the same device.

Sure, it may seem a little out of the ordinary but the results speak for themselves. Find out more in our video review of the ZTE SPro 2.

Specifications

Display

• 5"
• 1280 x 720 pixels

Size and Weight

• 5.3 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• 19.4 ounces

Operating System & Processor

• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 2.1 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™

Battery Life

• Projector: Up to 3 hours.
• HotSpot: Up to 10 hours

Memory

• 16GB internal, Expandable up to 128GB
• 2GB RAM

Connectivity

• WiFi: 802.11, 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• 4G LTE

ZTE SPRO 2 REVIEW: BEST PORTABLE SMART PROJECTOR FOR MOVIE AND GAMES

You may have seen a pico projector connect to a smartphone before, with varying results. However, you may not have seen a projector powered by smartphone software. Well, that is exactly what you are getting yourself into with the ZTE SPro 2.

The ZTE SPro 2 is the company's second attempt at rethinking how a projector should function. The idea to combine an ordinary projector with Android software created a product with tons of potential. You can easily go from a conference room presentation to an outdoor movie night with the same device.

Sure, it may seem a little out of the ordinary but the results speak for themselves. Find out more in our video review of the ZTE SPro 2.

Specifications

Display

• 5"
• 1280 x 720 pixels

Size and Weight

• 5.3 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• 19.4 ounces

Operating System & Processor

• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 2.1 GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™

Battery Life

• Projector: Up to 3 hours.
• HotSpot: Up to 10 hours

Memory

• 16GB internal, Expandable up to 128GB
• 2GB RAM

Connectivity

• WiFi: 802.11, 2.4GHz & 5GHz
• 4G LTE

Apple just sent out invites for a press conference on Wednesday, September 7th. The company usually gives hints however this invite doesn't say much. Apple normally reveals a new iPhone in early September and everything indicates that they are going to follow the same pattern. Having the iPhone 7 announced on September 7th seems too good for Apple to pass up. Techcellent News will have continuous coverage. Follow us for all the details.

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NEW VIDEO: The ZTE SPro 2 is the company’s second attempt at rethinking how a projector should function. The idea to combine an ordinary projector with Android software created a product with tons of potential. You can go from a conference room presentation to an outdoor movie night with ease. Find out more in our video review. LINK IN BIO.

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Today, Facebook and Blizzard released a feature that allows players to easily stream any of the developer’s games through Facebook Live. The live-streaming capability works with all Blizzard games in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand with a complete global rollout expected soon. However, it is only accessible to PC gamers with Mac support in the works. Simply link your Battle.net account to Facebook to get started.

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Don't wait to install the new software update on your iOS device. Update 9.3.5 fixes a few security vulnerabilities that could turn your phone into a digital spy. If infected, your device would be capable of employing your camera and microphone to snoop on activity in the vicinity, recording calls and logging messages. The patch come weeks after Apple announced its first bug bounty program. The update is available to all devices running iOS 9.

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Thanks to some leaked images, it looks like we won’t have to wait until next month to see the LG V20. These images give us a clear look at a few signature features including a secondary display above its main screen next to two front-facing cameras. However, we also notice a lack of volume buttons on the rear with a dual camera configuration. LG has confirmed that the V20 will be the first phone to have the recently released Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. It will be unveiled September 6th in San Francisco.

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The latest version of the world's most popular operating system is here, and it's coming to a Nexus near you. Android 7.0 Nougat brings some new features and much needed polish. It makes updates faster and easier, provides multi-window multitasking, a new mobile data saver option, will make you phone faster while using less battery and many more features. If you have a Nexus phone and do not have the update, simply enroll into Google's Android beta program.

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Leaked images confirm a slim variant of the Sony Playstation 4. Sources say that Sony cut production of the current PS4 console, suggesting that this slimmer model would replace the standard version of the console. Speculation also suggests that the company is set to unveil both this slimmer, less expensive PS4 and an upgraded 4K version of the gaming console at an event in New York on September 7th, just one month after Microsoft released their own slim version of its console.

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In 2014 Samsung launched an alternative to ad-supported music services like Pandora or Spotify. However recently, Samsung released a statement saying that their Milk Music is being shutdown September 22nd. This is likely due to Milk Music not gaining much traction with users. Samsung will direct users to Slacker, which is an ad-supported music streaming service that powered Milk Music.

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A research firm reports that Android continues to be the dominant mobile operating system, increasing its lead over Apple’s iOS. The figures show iOS’ slipping from 14.6% to 12.9% while Android jumped from 82.2% to 86.2%. Apple sales declined in its biggest markets whereas Samsung, Huawei and Oppo were the main beneficiaries of Android’s success. Apple will attempt to win back some users with the release of the iPhone 7 next month.

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Huawei is far from being a household name in the U.S. but the company is turning heads by offering a new smartphone with premium design and specs for only $400. The Honor 8 has a 5.2" display, an octa-core processor, 32GB of memory, 4GB of RAM with dual 12-megapixel cameras. Huawei recently replaced Xiaomi's top position in the Chinese smartphone market and now has their sights toward the U.S.

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One of the world's most successful hip-hop labels is making a documentary with the world's richest company. A deal with Cash Money Records marks another step in Apple's effort to develop television programming. Apple has signed Willi.i.am as a judge for its reality show, secured Carpool Karaoke with CBS's James Corden and is also funding a miniseries starring Dr. Dre. It seems Apple is fixed on finding ways to incorporate it's streaming music service while building television content.

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Simplicity is what makes an app so appealing, minimize complications or frustrations and you will certainly have a hit. At least that is the idea behind Google's new video calling application, Duo. With a single tap users can initiate a video call between Android and iOS. All chats are end-to-end encrypted and Duo can automatically correct video resolution so you get the best possible call quality with the least interruptions. The Android and iOS rollout begins today, with the app spreading worldwide in the next few days.

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Pink plus purple equals a new operating system? It appears Google has started work on a entirely new operating system. The project's name is Fuchsia, but the company has yet to comment on its intended function. Some speculate it will unify Chrome OS and Android while others think it could be used for "smart devices" connected around the house. One thing is for sure, Fuchsia's core code is designed to be lightweight and open sourced. It's possible that this mystery OS could soon be popping up all over the place.

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Thanks to a new leak, we’re getting a peek at what may be one of the new Nexus phones slated for later this year. The images allegedly show the Nexus phone S1, codenamed "Sailfish." This is said to be the smaller of the two phones, with a body made mostly of metal. Although, there appears to be a glass or plastic insert on the backside housing a fingerprint reader and rear camera. Obviously much more needs to be uncovered but October can't come soon enough.

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HOW TO INSTALL THE NEXUS LAUNCHER WITHOUT ROOTING YOUR PHONE

Earlier this month the android users were given a sneak peek at the new Nexus Launcher which is believed to be featured on the new Nexus phones coming soon. This new launcher adds an arrow to open the app drawer and an irregular Google Now widget located at the top of the home screen, we are calling the "Google Pill."
Now thanks to some diligent work from Cody Lopez, you can have the same experience without rooting your phone. He has provided an advanced, intermediate and novice setup in a video tutorial so anyone will be able to complete this.

ADVANCE SETUP

1. 1. Download Nova and Zooper Widget Pro apps
   2. Download Zooper Widgets (Arrow and Google Pill)
   3. Install Zooper Widget
   4. Place attached .zw files in sdcard/ZooperWidget/Templates
   5. Add a 4×1 Zooper Widget to your homescreen on the top row
   6. Tap it to configure > select SD Card > select nexus_launcher_top
   7. Use the scaling options to adjust the size of the widget to fit your screen
   8. Back out of Zooper and that widget should be ready
   9. Next for the chevron above the dock
   10. Add a 1×1 Zooper Widget to your homescreen and center it horizontally right above your dock
   11. Tap it to configure > select SD Card > select nexus_launcher_drawer
   12. 1. Desktop
          1. Width padding > None
          2. Persistent search bar disabled
          3. Page indicator > None
       2. App & Widget Drawers
          1. App drawer style > Vertical
          2. Card background disabled
          3. Background > White at 10% transparency
          4. Enable fast scrollbar enabled
          5. Scroll accent color > teal
          6. Transition animation > Slide up
       3. Dock
          1. Dock Background
             1. Shape > Rectangle
             2. Content > Tint > White
             3. Transparency > 90%
          2. Dock icons > 5
       4. Gestures & Inputs
          1. Swipe up > App Drawer

INTERMEDIATE SETUP

1. Download Action Launcher 3 (w/Plus Enabled-$4.99)
2. Join Action Launcher 3 Beta
3. Wait for App Update then install
4. Turn on Beta Features-Smartsize Icons
5. Turn on Nougat Style App Drawer
6. Apply Google Pill and Date Widget
7. Remove App Drawer Icon
8. Remove Google Quickbar
9. Set Theme to Material Light

NOVICE SETUP

1. Download Nexus Launcher APK
2. Install Nexus Launcher from APK

Sources may have revealed the launch of the iPhone 7. The source stated that Apple "won't debut new notebooks at an event planned for the first Wednesday of next month." Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus at this event but rumor also has it that a bigger and more powerful iPhone Pro is coming as well. Of course, the date could change, as reports state "currently scheduled for September 7th." Still, the chance to unveil the iPhone 7 on the 7th day of the month might be too good for Apple to pass up.

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The official announcement of LG's latest smartphone has been confirmed. The LG V20 will be unveiled September 6th in San Francisco. LG has also confirmed that the V20 will be the first smartphone to ship out of the box with Android 7.0 Nougat! A little strange, because normally this is done by Google and their Nexus branded devices. Renders have appeared in the wild revealing a similar design to the LG G5 including dual rear cameras. It's also possible that LG's modular approach to smartphones can find its way to the LG V20.

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One of the largest internet TV streaming services, has decided to put an end to its free viewing option. Hulu will now strictly be a pay to use platform. According to Hulu’s Senior VP, "the free service became very limited and no longer aligned with the Hulu experience or content strategy." Hulu will partner with Yahoo to continue providing a free, ad-supported option. Hulu’s free service will be phased out soon however, the all new Yahoo View website is now live.

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Apple's first reality TV series called Planet of the Apps will center around application developers looking to gain notice from venture capitalists. 100 hand-picked participants will get the benefit of the three business-minded mentors. Gwyneth Paltrow, Will.i.am, and investor Gary Vaynerchuk have joined the upcoming show to serve as the mentors and advisers. In addition to serving as mentors, both Paltrow and Will.i.am will executive produce the Shark Tank style reality show. Filming is expected to start later this year.

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This is our first hands-on with the new Galaxy Note 7. First impressions of the device are surprisingly pleasant. The new color Blue Coral combined with the gold metal trim is refreshing, the curved screen is subtle compared to the Galaxy S7 Edge and the iris scanner is surprisingly easy to use with fast response times. The Galaxy Note 7 will be available August 19th for $849.99. Follow http://ift.tt/1fkvGwn for a full review coming soon.

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T-Mobile is now challenging AT&T and Verizon's dominance, while Sprint’s service is the source of its continued struggles. T-Mobile came out on top in four out of six categories, including 4G/3G speeds and 3G latency. In the past six months T-Mobile has substantially improved with average speeds clocked at 17 Mbps. Verizon, Sprint and AT&T’s speeds were lower than 15 Mbps. So how is T-Mobile still third behind both Verizon and AT&T? It has to do with history and public perception of course, since Magenta is about to overtake Big Red in terms of 4G availability too.

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NEW VIDEO! The Galaxy S6 Edge became one of the most innovative smartphones of 2015. However, Samsung did remove some of the key features it is known for. The Korean company now has a follow up to one of their most unique handsets. Did Samsung address the concerns voiced about the S6 Edge? Find out in our video review of the Galaxy S7 Edge. VIDEO LINK IN BIO.

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Samsung just took the wraps off the extremely-rumored Galaxy Note 7. With some new features and top tier specs, the Galaxy Note 7 might be one of the best flagship phones of the year. The highly anticipated device features a 5.7" dual edge HDR display, enhanced S Pen, 64GB storage with expandable microSD slot, 4GB of RAM, 12 megapixel camera, 3500mah battery, water resistance and an iris scanner. Pricing and availability details are still coming in, but the official release date for the Note 7 is August 19th.

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