Android M Developer Preview!

Google officially introduced Android M, the next version of its mobile operating system, at its annual I/O conference in San Francisco on Thursday.

As with 2014's Android L preview, which eventually became Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google hasn't yet granted Android M its delicious dessert name or a version number. Those details will likely come later this year when M makes its general debut on devices. For now, though, this is a developer-only affair.

Google Now gets smarter with Now on Tap

The least interesting thing about Google Now on Android M is that you can launch the Google Search app (where Google Now cards reside) by pressing and holding on the home key, instead of swiping up from the bottom of your device screen.

What will really elevate your heart rate is a much more context-sensitive Google Now that can understand the email you're reading, note the song you're playing and the dry cleaner you're using, and surface useful information about those very things. Google calls this feature Now on Tap.

Example: Showing the location of a gas station when you're driving back to the carrental lot before your flight (Google already knows all these things from the reservations you've made and the location of your phone.)

Example: Listening to a song and asking, "OK, Google, where's she from?" -- without having to name the artist.

Now on Tap also promises to alert you about times for the last train home, a cool event in your area or where you parked your car (an existing feature). If you go out, Google's Now on Tap will tell you when places are busy, and where you might want to go next.

Android Pay

Android M officially ushers in Android Pay, a mobile payments system that Google talked about during Mobile World Congress earlier in 2015. The Android Pay platform lets third-party apps process payments both within the app (think in-app payments) and in retail stores, using NFC. Google Wallet, the standalone mobile wallet app, won't disappear, but it will use Android Pay.

If your phone has a fingerprint reader, you can authorize payments with your print, as you can with iOS. (Samsung also has its own similar payment system, calledSamsung Pay.)

Android Pay will work with 700,000 stores, like Walgreens, Macy's and Best Buy, to give a few US examples.

Power!

Google's mobile devices are going to support the new USB Type-C standard of charging cable. That means it can be charged or also charge other devices. Better yet, it's got the same shape on both sides, meaning you won't have to grapple with which one is "up."

That's for charging up, but what about saving power to begin with? Android M also includes Doze, an energy-saving feature that Google says will use less power than the current standby mode. Basically, if you walk away from your device for a lengthy period of time, it hibernates to save your battery. You'll still hear important alarms and incoming messages, but with as little as half the power consumption of before.

App permissions

The update introduces a change to how apps use the resources on your phone or tablet, such as Wi-Fi connectivity, the camera and your photo library and contacts.

In the past, installing an app essentially waved the green flag for the whole bundle, requiring blanket approval of permissions. Now, apps will ask for access to parts of your phone or Google account when they need it. For instance, a messaging app might not ask for permission to use your camera until you try to take and send a photo. This is very similar to how iOS devices handle permissions -- apps ask for permission to use your camera, contacts or photos on a need-to-use basis.

Smoother linking transitions

Google has a new vision for smoothing out the way that Android links from an app to another app, and from the app to the Web. A lot of behind-the-scenes work will help developers create faster, more complete transitions when you skip around. This will roll out to users in Q3.

Developers only

Android M is available for developers, on Google's Nexus devices, where it'll incubate and grow until fall this year (we expect), when it should launch on Nexus devices in the wild before rolling out to other existing hardware.

When it does, M will pick up a version number, like Android 5.2 or 6.0, and a new sweets-themed name. That moniker is up in the air for now, but speculation ranges from Marshmallow to Muffin to Marzipan or even a branded name, like M&Ms (we saw this with Android 4.0 KitKat). Heck, we'll even throw Marmalade and Meringue into the mix.

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MSI Z87 MPower Max #Review

Are you looking to build a tricked-out, overclocked system based on an Intel 4th-Generation Core processor? Do you like your motherboard loaded with features (some of which you may never use), and for it to come equipped with all the cables and brackets you’re likely to need included in the box? Check This Motherboard that can even blow your mind.(Hyperbole)



MSI Z87 MPower Max:
The motherboard of a gamer.

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Extras:

The MPower Max  has one of the most impressive and practical collections of accessories we’ve seen to date bundled in a motherboard box, including seven SATA cables, two expansion-card-slot plates for adding ports to your rig, and a removable wireless module and antennas that add Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and Intel’s WiDi wireless display technology.

Motherboard Built:

The MPower Max is built around the Z87 chipset (much more on that in a moment) and supports Intel's Socket 1150. Socket 1150, for those unfamiliar with it, is the new CPU interface mandated by Intel's 4th-Generation Core i processors, which rolled out in early June. You may have heard these chips referred to by the name "Haswell," Intel's code-name for them during their development. Anytime a new socket emerges, the major motherboard players fire up the production lines, and whole new families of boards spring up to support the new processors.

In MSI's case, the initial releases comprised a mix of boards built around the Z87, H87, and B85 chipsets, with the full-featured Z87 boards being the flagship models. Within the Z87 mix, MSI rolled out several mainstream-focused boards, as well as premium MPower and XPower boards and a couple of snazzy, dragon-themed Z87 Gaming board. The MPower Max we're looking at here may not be MSI's top of the line, but it's an impressive board for upper-end upgraders nonetheless.

Of course, all these features don’t come cheap. When we wrote this, the MPower Max sold for about $260. Still, it's all relative, Other Z87 boards we've looked at, with arguably lesser feature sets and more limitations, such as Intel’s DZ87KLT-75K and Asus’ Z87-Deluxe, sell for about the same price or more.

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#PC vs #CONSOLE #Ultimate Test

Ever since the first gaming console came into existence, this debate has spurred the internet to argue which platform provides the ultimate gaming experience. You can visit any forum or news site, you are bound to witness the notorious PC vs Consoles argument, which has become kind of a cliché, much like the Apple vs Android debate. This article tries to settle if one of the platforms can be declared a winner or if both devices have their own pros and cons which cannot be provided by the counter-party.

So, before we begin, let’s clear a few things up beforehand:

• Even though the title reads as PC vs “Consoles” but most of the arguments will be supplemented by Sony’s PlayStaion and Microsoft’s Xbox. I apologize to the Wii users but Nintendo takes a back seat because, let’s be honest, I don’t feel it beats the PS or Xbox in anyway, other than casual gaming, and here we are more interested in the hardcore gaming.

• Both sets of fans, Sony and Microsoft’s, are facing a common enemy, the so-called “Master Race” aka PC, therefore, for the sake of this article (and as strange as this sounds) you console boys are “friends”. You guys have to unite against this mutual enemy if you want to come out as victors!

• By any means of imagination, I CAN NOT be considered a console or a PC “fanboy”. I owned the PS1, PS2, Xbox 360, PSP (the first one when it came out), PSP-GO and Nintendo DS (mistake?). I also had a well-equipped PC which gave the consoles a run for the money

Now that’s out of the way, let the battle begin!

Non-Gaming Uses:

First of all, let’s briefly consider which of these platforms provide more services for the end user. Consoles are primarily marketed as a gaming device while PCs are all-in-one device. There is no denying the fact that PCs provide more uses as compared to consoles.

Winner: PC

The latest iteration of consoles certainly makes a huge jump to bridge the gap between themselves and PCs by providing many services such as ability to make video calls, watching movies online etc. but even then, they cannot match benefits offered by a computer.

I just discussed this concisely so that everyone is aware that consoles cannot replace computers for general use but can they replace the PCs for gaming? Lets find out! 

Cost flexibility:

Looking at the current market, you can get hold of a brand new, basic console bundle for $400. Generally speaking, you don’t have much room to wiggle the price. The console can be a bit cheaper or expensive if you go for the system with less or more storage respectively. Other than that, you don’t have much options irrespective of the fact if you have $300 in your pocket or $800.

PCs on the other hand, are the very definition of flexibility. Spending money on computers is like a pit that is deep enough to swallow all the money you throw in it.

If money is not a problem, then it is even possible to buy only a graphics card whichcosts more than what people earn in a month!! Similarly, if you are on a tight budget, you can get cheaper components and it is possible you can end up with a decent gaming PC that costs less than consoles…… But then, you shouldn’t whine that your neighbour’s GTX Titan performs better than your budget PC.

Winner: PC

PCs are the clear winner here. Depending on your budget, you can get a gaming PC of any price and depending on how much you spend, the results would be that much better (more on this later). However, a real dilemma arises when you’re on a…..

Fixed budget:

As mentioned earlier, a no-frills console costs almost $400. Now the important question arises that if you have only $400, then what would be better? A console or a PC? Well, there is no black or white answer to this as this is subjective and depends on the person’s choice or preference but I feel that on a fixed budget there can only be one winner

Winner: Consoles

For me, a console would be my platform of choice if I was on a limited budget. The reasoning behind this is simple. I feel that for $400, consoles provide a better value for money than PC. Whether a $400 PC performs better than a console or not is still debatable with some games performing better on PC but due to some reasons (mentioned later), I would go for a console if I had $400 rather than building a computer from scratch.

Upgrades and Repairs:

As I’ve already said that if I had $400 to make a PC from scratch or buy a console, I’d go for the latter. However, what if I had the same amount but this time, the choice I had to make was get a console or “upgrade” my computer? In this case, I would be inclined to just upgrade my PC.

Similarly, if my console stops working for some reason, in 99% of the cases, the only thing I can do is get a new one (much like the infamous RROD which plagued the Xbox 360). On the other hand, I can just replace the malfunctioned component of a computer and there is a really good chance that it would be useable again

Winner: PC

The thing is that, unless you grandfather passed you his computer upon his death, you do not need to buy all the components again for an upgrade. You can just buy the relevant parts and upgrade your PC. Yes, technological advances are sometimes backwards incompatible but even then, not all parts need to be replaced.

So if I feel that my computer is slow, I can just plug in a SSD for faster performance. Similarly, if I need more graphics quality, I can just add a new graphics card with most of the other parts left untouched.

Ease of Use:

Let’s consider the process of playing a game on computer

•  You insert the disc/download the game
•  Install the game
•  Install the companion app which is required for some games (Such as Ubi-Launcher or EA’s Origin)
•  Enter the key to activate the game
•  Select recommended settings based on what your PC can handle
•  Play the game.

This list is not exhaustive as you would sometimes be required to update your graphics card drivers, DirectX or some other system application (for example Microsoft’s C++ Redistributable package etc.) to get the best performance.

Whereas, on a console all you have to do is

• You insert the disc/download the game
• Install some files (required by a couple of games)
• Play

Yup, that’s it. Moreover, the UI of consoles is also more focused on the gaming side and provides an easy access to our library.

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Why Choose SSDs rather than HDDs? #Explained!

This post will tell you why many choose SSDs.
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1)SSDs are More Durable

Solid State Drives feature a non-mechanical design of NAND flash mounted on circuit boards, and are shock resistant up to 1500g/0.5ms. Hard Drives consist of various moving parts making them susceptible to shock and damage.

2)SSDs are Faster

SSDs can have 100 times greater performance, almost instantaneous data access, quicker boot ups, faster file transfers, and an overall snappier computing experience than hard drives. HDDs can only access the data faster the closer it is from the read write heads, while all parts of the SSD can be accessed at once.

3)SSDs Consume Less Power

SSDs use significantly less power at peak load than hard drives, less than 2W vs. 6W for an HDD. Their energy efficiency can deliver longer battery life in notebooks, less power strain on system, and a cooler computing environment

4)SSDs are Lighter

Flash-based SSDs weigh considerably less than hard drives – only 77g vs. 752.5g for HDDs. SSDs won't weigh down your notebook when you're on the go or your desktop when rearranging your office!.

5)SSDs are Cost-Efficient

Though still a higher price/gigabyte than hard drives, SSDs offer cost savings in the long run for businesses with lower energy usage and greater productivity with higher Input/outputs Operations per Second (IOPS). One SSD delivers the performance of 100 hard drives.

6)SSDs are Cooler

As an energy-efficient storage upgrade for your desktop or laptop, SSDs require very little power to operate that translates into significantly less heat output by your system.

 

7)SSDs are Quieter

With no moving parts, SSDs run at near silent operation and never disturb your computing experience during gaming or movies, unlike loud, whirring hard disc drives.

Thats is Why many choose SSDs rather than HDDs.

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New Solid State Drives Revealed! #Samsung

Samsung just unveiled a new series of solid state drives targeted at client systems, dubbed the SSD 850 PRO. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a couple of drives in the lead-up to today’s launch (in 128GB and 1TB capacities) and found their performance to be outstanding. You can see all of the juicy shots of the drives’ internals and peruse the performance numbers here if you’re so inclined.

At the heart of the drives is the same triple-core MEX controller used in the older SSD 845 EVO series, but the new SSD 850 PRO series features bleeding-edge, 32-layer 3D V-NAND flash memory in lieu of traditional MLC or TLC NAND. In a press release that hit the wire a few months back announcing mass production of its 3D V-NAND, Samsung claimed it showed not only an increase of a minimum of 2X to a maximum 10X higher reliability, but also twice the write performance over conventional 10nm-class floating gate NAND flash memory. It’s too early to tell if the reliability figures hold up in the real-world, but performance was certainly very good.

A Samsung 3D V-NAND Chip.

Samsung’s new 3D V-NAND offers a 128 gigabit (Gb) density in a single chip, and employs the company’s proprietary vertical cell structure that leverages 3D Charge Trap Flash (CTF) technology and vertical interconnect process technology to link the 3D cell array. According to Samsung, using both of these technologies allows the 3D V-NAND to provide over twice the scaling of 20nm-class planar NAND flash.

Although solid state drives based on Samsung 3D V-NAND are too new to have established a track record of reliability in actual systems, Samsung is confident in its product. So confident in fact, that the consumer-class SSD 850 PRO series has an endurance rating of 150 TBW (terabytes written) and the drives are backed by a full 10 year warranty. Those are some excellent numbers in light of the 3-year warranties offered by many competing products in SSD 850 PRO’s category.

A Samsung SSD 850 PRO series solid state drive.

The only chink in the armor is pricing. High-performance, consumer-class solid state drives are now readily available in the $0.55 – $0.65 per GB range. Samsung has set the suggested retail pricing on the SSD 850 PRO series in the $1 – $0.73 per GB range, however. The strong performance and much longer warranty help justify Samsung’s somewhat higher pricing, but it remains to be seen where street prices level off once availability ramps up in the coming days / weeks.

Things Gamers need to know about FIFA 16!

The new FIFA 16 release date is months awayand EA sports announced new FIFA 16 features and brought in Pelé to show off the new FIFA 16 gameplay trailer for E3 2015 that highlights three new areas of innovation for the new FIFA game.

FIFA 16 delivers new innovation on the pitch that will help add realism to the game and open up new player actions that can help you on offense and on defense.

In order to help you master the game of football, or soccer, EA Sports adds training to the gameplay that will make it easier to know when to pass or how to play so that you can score and become a better player.

This is all in addition to the new Women’s International teams that gamers can control in FIFA 16 this year.]

EA shows off an array of new defensive maneuvers, offensive strikes and other enhancements to the game. The FIFA 16 gameplay is on the PS4, but you can expect similar graphics and features on Xbox One and PC.

On EA's FIFA 16 website the company notes that not all the features are available on all platforms, so you will see more information on how FIFA 16 for Xbox One compares to FIFA 16 on Xbox 360 or PS4 vs PS3 in the near future.

Become a Better FIFA 16 Player

The new FIFA 16 release includes the FIFA 16 Trainer to help make you a better player while you are simply playing FIFA on Xbox One, PS4 or PC.

Instead of forcing players to learn how to play FIFA 16 better in dedicated training modes, the game will actually teach you how to play better with on-screen buttons and commands that highlight a potential action that you should take.

One of the examples EA provided was that you will learn how to cross better, but in the reveal we also saw details on passing at the right time and other tips to help you become a better player and beat your opponent.

One huge example is that when you go to take a shot, on screen you will see the buttons to press for the best types of shots, like a Finesse shot or a Chip shot, depending on your location, defenders and other factors.

FIFA 16 Defensive Upgrades

With FIFA 16 defensive players get a new edge thanks to the ability to maintain your defensive shape even under pressure. This plays into greater confidence that your team will back you up. There is now more team based defending and 25 upgrades help mobile defenders quickly adapt and adjust to cut off an opponent. EA promises that you will feel "freedom of movement," as you defend.

As you break off to take down an attacker, FIFA 16 is smart enough to bring your AI defenders together to cover the gap you just created by going for an interception or a takedown. Smarter team mates will also track attacks better and close down the angles to limit the power of even talented offensive forces.

There are also new slide, standing and fake tackles to help you steal the ball away and win it from the tackle so that you can turn the tide and head out on offense.

FIFA 16 Offensive Upgrades

FIFA 16 is not content to give defenders all the power. There are key FIFA 16 gameplay upgrades aimed at delivering incredible scores, beautiful runs and a new touchless dribble that is sure to leave your opponent crying foul after an insane score.

While you are on offense you can now pass with greater accuracy and precision that delivers just the right power at the perfect location to set up a score or start a run.

EA also promises more "Moments of Magic" that allow players to define a game with a beautiful "wow" worthy score thanks to high-octane players with loads of skill.

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Must Haves When Building A Gaming PC!

Must Haves When Building A Gaming PC

This post will let you all know what it takes to have THE ULTIMATE GAMING RIG. Lets check out the must haves for a gaming PC.

RAM

RAM is important when it comes to things such as video-editing, but when it comes to gaming – as long as your PC has a minimum of 4GB DDR3 – it’s not going to give a noticeable amount of improvement.

Even the speed of your RAM doesn’t have much effect when playing games, and while some believe the more GB in your machine, the more FPS you’ll get, the difference between having 4, 8, or 16GB has been proved to be negligible at best.

Gaming Keyboard

There are so many different kinds of keyboards available, it can be hard to keep track, with prices varying from the pretty cheap range all the way up to the ‘money-is-no-object’ class.

A gaming keyboard is one of those items that is very personal to the user. Do you like mechanical keyboards? If so, then which type of keys do you prefer? Are you fan of mini-displays? How many Macros, if any, do you think you’ll need? Do you want a standard or compact size?

These type of gaming keyboards can genuinely make a difference when gaming. Especially if you get one that’s tailored for a specific genre. Having a lot of macros can make a big difference when playing a RTS or MMO, while built-in displays can be helpful for shooters and RPGs.

Headphones

The importance of headphones can vary depending on what type of gamer you are. For first-person shooter buffs – especially those who enjoy online play – they can be invaluable. A good set of headphones will allow you to hear exactly where someone is in relation to your character. It’s the reason why the genre’s top E-sport players use the best available.

Solid State Drive

While it is true that a solid state drive won’t increase the frames per second of your games, what it does do, it does brilliantly: massively speeding everything up.

The difference between solid states and regular hard drives is phenomenal, as after having one for a while, you’ll start to forget what loading screens are.

Not only will one of these boot up your operating system in under half the time of a standard hard drive – allowing you to begin your gaming session quicker – but, most importantly, games will start almost instantly and the loading times between sections will become almost non-existent.

Gamepad

You can’t beat a mouse and keypad for the first-person shooter, MMO and strategy genres. There are, however, some games where using a gamepad can not only be preferable, but essential.

A great deal of modern titles are created with console controllers in mind; meaning that when they appear on the PC they can sometimes be unplayable via a mouse and keyboard. A gamepad is a required purchase for someone wanting to get the most out of their PC gaming experience.

Motherboard

Motherboards can be a tricky area. On the one hand, having a very expensive one isn’t going to improve your gaming experience over a reasonably priced version. It’s also true however, that if you want to have some absolute cutting-edge technology in your gaming PC, then a flashy motherboard is the option you should go for.

With extra ports, inputs, overlocking options (for the more technical), and the ability to connect higher end components, a MOBO can be one of the higher priorities for someone building a gaming PC, particularly those aiming for a high-end rig.

Power Supply

It may be the least glamorous part of a gaming PC, but its importance cannot be underestimated. All those components need to be powered, and if your PSU doesn’t have enough juice to do the job, then you’re not going to be playing anything.

Most high-end components require a lot of power; the best way to figure out which PSU is best for you is to use a program that works out how much your rig needs.

Processor

It seems an increasing number of games are taking advantage of the PC’s processor, with multiple cores also being utilised more often. As time goes on, we are seeing recommended specifications for new releases stating the importance of a higher-end CPU.

Assuming a game hasn’t been optimised to use it, there’s not a great deal of visual difference between a mid-range i5 processor and the top-end, extreme-edition i7 version. Like the RAM, a processor is mainly used in functions such as video-editing.

Gaming Mouse

Being a PC gamer, you need a great gaming mouse. Unless you’re playing a something that requires a gamepad, you’ll have your hand on it almost all the time, meaning it’s vital to choose one that suits you.

Ergonomic design is of the utmost importance, you don’t want your hand going into cramp after a couple of hours use. Then there’s the other factors to consider: what kind of games to you play most? There are mice made specifically for MMOs that have up to 20 separate buttons on them. Is DPI speed important to you? Some mice have the ability to alter this on the fly, meaning they’re great for sniping in first-person shooters.

Monitor

If you’ve built an insanely powerful PC, you need something to display that power. When standard HD isn’t enough – and should your rig be able to handle it – you’ve go the option of 4K or above resolutions, up to 144 frames-per-second displays, super-widescreens, and multi-monitor setups.

*Remember one thing. Connect more than one monitor to thr CPU requires extra graphics cards.

Graphics Card

If you want the most beautiful, the smoothest, and the absolutely eye-popping best gaming experience available, then nothing’s more important in your gaming rig than your graphics card.

GFX cards range from the ‘budget’ entries which, although cheap, can still come close to matching next-gen consoles graphically, all the way through to the top-of-the-range gigantic beasts that can hit resolutions above 4K, and whose prices go into four-figures.

Spend as much money as you can on your gfx card, no other components (within reason) can bottleneck its performance enough make a difference. They are the main power behind PC gaming, and as they become even more advanced – and more people build their own rigs – the PC will increase in popularity as a gaming platform.

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