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WeChat 6.6.7 APK vs. WhatsApp 2.18.214 beta APK – Which One Is the Better Messaging App?

WeChat is a messaging app that excels at helping people communicate with their friends. The app has been downloaded by more than five million people on the official Google Play Store and this shows us that WeChat is a premium-level app. Nonetheless, the reason why WeChat is making headlines today is because a brand-new update has just arrived.

WeChat 6.6.7 APK Update

The latest update for WeChat sports the “6.6.7” version number and it is exclusive to Android users. The developers who are in charge of WeChat have posted the new update in the form of APK and this is why it’s exclusive to Android users. For those unaware of this, APK is an acronym for Android Package Kit. Moving on, let’s see what type of new features this update contains.

Saving Moments

One of the things that separates WeChat from other messaging apps is the fact that it lets users share special moments in their life. The app is equipped with a feature known as “Moments” which can be used to share photos and videos with other users.

Nonetheless, the Moments features is now being improved because the new update gives users the option to save a Moments post as a draft. This is a great addition because it will make it easier for users to draft a Moments post and then edit it later.

Android Package Kit

As we already mentioned, WeChat users who want to get their hands on the new update before the developers decide to roll it out OTA (over the air) need to install the APK version of it. With that being said, we need to note WeChat users who want to install the APK update need to enable the “Unknown Sources” feature.

WhatsApp 2.18.214 beta APK Update

Even though WeChat is a premium messaging app, it still has a long way to go before it can surpass WhatsApp in terms of popularity. In fact, WhatsApp has also received a new APK feature at the same time WeChat did and today we are going to see which update is better.

What’s New?

Just like WeChat’s latest update, the new WhatsApp patch comes in the form of APK. However, there is a big difference between the two updates because they focus on different things. While WeChat improved the Moments feature, WhatsApp’s latest 2.18.214 beta APK update improves the Groups features.

Group admins will now be able to select a special option which is going to disable chatting from the designated group. The only ones who will be able to chat or send information within that group are admins.

This is a nice feature, especially for people who join groups such as a newsletter in order to get information and not to talk with others. On the other hand, WhatsApp users will still be able to communicate within that group, but they will have to do it through private messages.

Final Words

WeChat and WhatsApp offer similar services, but the two are directed for different types of users. WeChat is ideal for people who enjoy sharing pictures and talking with people while WhatsApp only focuses on communication.

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Microsoft Surface Book 3: Release Date in 2020?

So in happened that after Microsoft released the Surface Book 2, they shut critics’ voices. This did not come as a surprise. But what did, however, was the piece of news that the Microsoft Surface Book 3 had a long way until it could hit the market. Believe it or not, there are many rumors about it already, such as a 4k display, many new features, and possibly a very expensive price.

The Surface Book 2 was released in 2017, and the new device, Microsoft Surface Book 3 is probably going to be released after the year 2019. There are some rumors roaming around the internet that they will launch it in October, but that’s not going to happen.

Can the price get up to $1,199?

If we’re to talk about the price, it could be retailing at $1,199. This means that the price would be the same as it was for the Surface Book 2, the 13.5-inch version. The device with the bigger screen costs about $2,499. We can do nothing but hope that the price doesn’t change at all, or better, goes below.

If we are to talk about specs, we can’t really know for sure yet, since it’s doesn’t exist. It would be impossible to guess the right specs. However, there is some basic stuff that we can talk about.

A next-gen device

For example, the new device will have the next-gen Intel processors. It’s also a possibility to have the current-gen one. We also know that it will have the latest AMD or NVidia GPU.

It’s also been said that the Microsoft Surface Book 3 will have just enough power to get well with the next gen of VR and AR experiences. How awesome is that? We are, however, afraid that it won’t be compatible with this kind of innovation, and that would be just such a shame.

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Microsoft Surface Go to Hit the Market for $399

This device is said to be smaller, easier to keep at all times with you, and cheaper. It sounds amazing, right? Well, it’s also going to be less powerful. And you’ll have to buy additional things for it, meaning that the price could get higher.

Microsoft Surface Go to keep the place of a PC

We know for sure that the price will get up to $399 (£299 and AU$599). The device ’s smaller, it has a 10-inch display, in comparison with the 12.3-inch Pro device, the latter which makes us feel like we’re holding an iPad. It’s also worth mentioning that it will have Pentium processors instead of the Core i-series Intel CPU. This will make it feel more like a laptop than a PC. It’s a step back when it comes to the processing power. We cannot really understand the difference between them 2, instead of the obvious ones.

Key specs

It will come with an Intel Pentium Gold Processor 4415Y CPU, 64GB eMMC storage, or 128GB or 256GB SSD storage. The display will be of 10-inch, 1,800 x 1,200 display and it will have 4GB or 8GB RAM. It will have the 5MP Windows Hello face sign-in camera feature, and the rear camera will have autofocus and 8MP. It will come with a USB-C, microSD card and headphone inputs and the operating system will be Windows 10 S, Home or Pro.

Additional items

Unfortunately, if you want to enjoy its keyboard cover, you’ll have to buy it separately, for the price of $99 (£99 or AU$139). The stylus also comes for the price of $99 (£99 or AU$139). By buying these items, you can pay up to 50% more than the price of the device. The new Mobile Mouse comes for the price of $35 and we’re talking matching colors.

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VR Will be a Genre of its Own in About 5 Years, Claims Sony Design Lead

In an interview offered to MCV at the Develop: Brighton Conference, Michael Hampden revealed Sony’s confidence in the future of Virtual Reality. As a lead designer for the Sony London Studio, working on the highly anticipated Blood &Truth VR game, Hampden offered predictions for the next 5, 10 and 25 years of VR.

For the five years mark, many new titles are expected to make a show in the industry. Since the release of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and PS VR, many new games are developed for the platform, ranging from simple FPS to more advanced and immersive RPGs. Hampden expects that a standard design vision will be established and as the genre matures, designers will be more able to fully explore and use the capabilities they have at hand.

Around 2028, haptic feedback, which could be observed in the Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One will finally become accessible. This will increase immersion and realism, accelerating the rate of adoption for the VR platform.

.Then, 25 years down the line, he expects that “VR should be as ubiquitous as smartphones are today.” He states confidently, which brings optimism for Sony’s future as a gaming solutions provider.

Hampden also highlights the rise of the digital stores, in the light of high ranking physical retailers closing doors, the most recent one being the Toys-R-Us.  He believes that although physical shops are in decline, there is a need for test centers to be available for possible customers.  VR demo stations play a vital role, as they allow customers to test the product and limit future return from unsatisfied customers whom did not enjoy the experience after some time passed.

While VR demo stations remain scarce, Hampden  assures that arcade-style VR destinations will appear, as famous franchises dive into VR: “We have a limited number of these experiences out there so far, but I think this trend is here to stay, and we’ll see more and more location-based VR coming in the future.”

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Images Suggest that it Looks Similar to Note 8

A supposedly official render of the future flagship phablet Note 8 has been posted by Android Headlines. Offered by what was deemed as a ‘’highly credible source’’ the render, believed to be official is underwhelming. It features no hints regarding software, so the hope that Samsung will see the light and drop its customizations in favor of stock Android.

It also lacks details in regards to the position of the fingerprint sensor, previously uncomfortably placed on the side of the camera. The design seems to follow The Samsung Galaxy S9, with the Infinity Display as the major focus of the device, and limited bezels on the top and bottom. The power, volume and Bixby buttons maintain the exact position they had on Note 8, the stylus pocket seems harder to notice.

On the hardware side, Note 9 seems to sport no obvious upgrade from its predecessor. The iris scanner, front camera, sensors and earpiece seem to be in the exact same position. Just as the Samsung Galaxy S9 was a disguised S8 with a more advanced camera, Note 9 seems to be almost a clone.

Samsung seems to get back to the old habit of releasing 2 or three generations of identical looking devices with modest upgrades. While the camera on the S9 was revolutionary, Huawei upped the ante with the release of the P20 and its three cameras. The P20 also features a 24 MP camera in comparison to the meager 8 MP used by the competition.

While only rumors circulate for now, it remains to be seen how the flagship phablet will actually look like. Certain modifications are possible and we may even consider the fact the render may have been leaked in order to make the revealed device a surprise.

Samsung plans to reveal the Note 9 on August 9th.

 

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