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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 expected to come with Snapdragon 632 and 18:9 aspect ratio display

January 02, 2018

If you are wondering why the launch is delayed, it is because Xiaomi is reportedly waiting for Qualcomm to launch the octa-core Snapdragon 632 SoC. The reason behind the delay in the launch may be because Xiaomi did not want to go with the Snapdragon 630 SoC and even the bigger version Snapdragon 636 SoC.

Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) EPS Estimated At $0.96

January 02, 2018

Commonwealth Bank of Australia now owns 1,129 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock valued at $169,000 after buying an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. bought a new position in Align Technology during the second quarter worth $201,000. Comml Bank Of Mellon owns 0% invested in Senomyx, Inc. Align Technology, Inc.

Xiaomi now sending out Oreo update for the Mi A1

January 02, 2018

Also, more importantly, you will have to be on version 7.12.19 of Android Nougat to receive 7.12.29 of Android Oreo on your Mi A1 . Once installed, the above screenshots confirm that the December Android security patch is present. This needs to be enabled from the settings as it is not enabled by default. Android Oreo also comes with new features such as picture-in-picture, which allows users to do two tasks simultaneously, like checking the calendar while planning a party on a Duo ...

Apple apologises for slowing down older iPhones

January 02, 2018

It's certainly nice that iFixit is looking to making replacing batteries cheaper for iPhone owners - the company cites its usual arguments about the importance of letting consumers do repairs on their own devices and Apple's ongoing fight against Right to fix legislation as part of the reasoning here, too.

Google withdraws YouTube app from Amazon Fire TV

January 02, 2018

Google had also been looking forward to providing their apps on Amazon's Fire TV platform. The restricting access to YouTube app on Fire TV devices like Fire TV and Fire TV Stick started as early as 28th December in some regions, where users reported on social networking platforms like Reddit and Twitter that they were being redirected to use either Silk or Firefox when opening the native YouTube app.

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra live image with dual selfie cameras surfaces online

January 02, 2018

Thanks to SIRIM, a Malaysian product certification agency, it has now been confirmed that the H4233 will launch as the Xperia XA2 Ultra . No other new details are available at this point, but we already know quite a lot about the phone. Firstly, the Sony smartphone appears to flaunt dual front-facing selfie cameras but these sensors are not positioned next to each other but one at the left and the other at the right.

Qv Investors INC Has Lifted Its Autozone INC (AZO) Position

January 02, 2018

Fenimore Asset Management Inc increased its stake in Autozone Inc . State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D now owns 9,175 shares of the company's stock valued at $5,234,000 after buying an additional 6,975 shares in the last quarter. Nike Inc. had 213 analyst reports since July 29, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Jefferies maintained the shares of AZO in report on Friday, September 8 with "Hold" rating.

IFixit matches iPhone's battery discount in Right to fix fight

January 02, 2018

In short, what Apple is saying is that they are slowing down older iPhones to prevent them from over-exerting themselves and shutting down (to protect the internal components). Apple has said it didn't intentionally keep the battery performance slowdown a secret to drive consumers to upgrade. After learning about the heavily discounted battery replacements, Ms Tan, 24, who works in the private education sector, said that she would still replace her phone's battery only if she really had to.

3M Company (NYSE:MMM)'s Stock Is Buy After Less Market Selling

January 02, 2018

Blue Bell Private Wealth Management Llc who had been investing in 3M Company for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $140.19 billion market cap company. It is negative, as 59 investors sold MMM shares while 612 reduced holdings. Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

Apple faces at least 12 different class-action lawsuits over iPhone slowdowns

January 02, 2018

Earlier this month, users began noticing how their iPhones were slowing down over time, with benchmarking service Geekbench later concluding from its data that after iOS 10.2.1 previous year the iPhone 6 , 6s, and SE encountered slow downs.

Need For Speed Payback To Get Online Free Roam With New Update

January 02, 2018

Unfortunately, there's no actual date when this will be rolled out. In a separate tweet later, the official account confirmed that this is a free update and it should be available to everyone. This will essentially turn Need For Speed: Payback into a quasi-re-imagining of Need For Speed World , the MMO racing title that Black Box Games had designed nearly a decade ago.

Amazon Lists, Removes 18 Nintendo Switch Untitled Game Placeholders

January 02, 2018

People question whether or not the Nintendo Switch will continue to bring the thunder in 2018. This discovery was made by CheapAssGamer which tweeted about the games list from Amazon showing blank description and artwork. And as it turns out, these new game announcements could be coming sooner rather than later. The first thing people might notice is the lack of a box art, this also applies to Project Octopath Traveller's listing .

Apple Apologizes for Slowing Down Aging iPhones

January 02, 2018

In its note, Apple explained that "continued chemical aging" of batteries in older generation iPhones contributed to the performance issues after a software update about a year ago. This sentiment was also echoed by Geekbench's John Poole who as we mentioned first mapped out the drop in performance. "This fix creates a third, unexpected state".

As Intel Corp (INTC) Share Value Declined, Bp Plc Has Increased Holding

January 01, 2018

Intel Corp now has $216.03 billion valuation. Shares of Intel ( NASDAQ INTC ) traded down $0.06 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $46.16. The company had a trading volume of 17,394,400 shares, compared to its average volume of 23,906,512.

LG shows off world's largest 8K OLED TV just ahead of CES

January 01, 2018

But don't worry 8K is still very far and it will be interesting to see how other companies like Samsung will compete with this new 8K panel has Samsung is now concentrating more on its QLED technology. As Engadget notes, LG's panel is also an OLED display, which means it's likely to have super-rich blacks and great contrast levels, and colors should retain their intensity at viewing angles that would otherwise be problematic for LED-backlit televisions.

Rain halts play in second NZ-Windies T20

January 01, 2018

The punishing left-hander, who had scored 53 in the Black Caps' 47-run victory in game one in Nelson, wasted little time to complete back-to-back fifties. The third match is at the same venue Wednesday when rain is also forecast. Munro's quick runs in the second T20I helped New Zealand to score 86 runs in the power play.

Apple starts $29 out-of-warranty battery replacements immediately

January 01, 2018

In case you are wondering how many full-screen models have been launched this year, we don't know either but a new research data from China has given us an idea of the now of bezel-less display panels that have been shipped this year alone.

OnePlus 5T could get a sandstone finish variant next month

January 01, 2018

Well, now it looks like the OnePlus 5T could get a Sandstone variant as well. Earlier this week, OnePlus published a teaser video on YouTube that showed people feeling a mysterious object inside a box. Are you excited about the upcoming Sandstone Black variant of the OnePlus 5T? OnePlus hasn't officially confirmed a new sandstone version of the OnePlus 5T at this point, so we'll have to wait for an official word from the company.

Apple Announces iPhone Battery Price Drop in January 2018

January 01, 2018

As the controversy continues to grow, Apple has just responded by posting a message on its website titled, " A Message to Our Customers about iPhone Batteries and Performance ". Much of the competition, meanwhile, has used the moment to let it be known that they aren't slowing down older model phones the way Apple has. This new service price will be available starting in late January 2018 and will be available to anyone using an iPhone 6 or later.

'Heeey, Goo Goo!' Italian Grandmother Learns How to Use Google Home

January 01, 2018

An Italian grandmother is taking the internet by storm with her attempt to talk tech with her new friend "GooGoo". She seems confused by the tiny device until someone suggests that she try saying "OK, Google ".

Birthday boy LeBron James calls recent road trip 'trash'

December 31, 2017

If you overthink it, that's the first mistake right there". James scored 29 points and added eight rebounds and six assists on his 33rd birthday for the Cavaliers. James powered the Cavaliers' late rally, but the Jazz were able to hold on. After leading by 14 in the first half, the Jazz stormed back early in the 2nd quarter.

Apple apologises for slowing older iPhones down

December 31, 2017

It said it had made changes to the iOS operating system to manage ageing lithium-ion batteries in some devices, because the batteries' performance diminishes over time. Pre-Christmas, iPhone owners discovered that replacing the battery in an old phone could boost its speed , suggesting that Apple was limiting the processing speed on phones with older batteries.

Apple's $29 iPhone Battery Substitution is Available

December 31, 2017

In other words, replacing a battery in an old phone may make it act like new, but it won't actually make it a new phone. The company confirmed the early availability on Saturday. Perhaps most importantly, Apple conceded to a crucial fact that "when a chemically aged battery is replaced with a new one", the iPhone returns to a "normal", if not optimal, performance level.

Happy New Year 2018 Images wishes Quotes Greetings SMS for January 1st

December 31, 2017

We are going to put words on them ourselves. Make every day of the New Year worth cherishing all your life. In life how and where you are it doesn't matter, only you should have the strength to bring your tomorrow. Here are some awesome and unique Happy New Year images 2016, New Year Quotes for friends, awesome New Year Wallpapers , New Year Wishes and New Year Greetings.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI)

December 31, 2017

The corporation has a market cap of US$48.31 Billion. The stock decreased 0.13% or $0.08 during the last trading session, reaching $63.32. The stock of Activision Blizzard, Inc . The scale runs from 1 to 5 with 1 recommending Strong Buy and 5 recommending a Strong Sell. Therefore 83% are positive. Argus Research maintained JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Bitcoin price retreats after South Korea announces trading curbs

December 31, 2017

Bloomberg News reported that South Korea will require cryptocurrency transactions to name participants and ban banks from offering virtual accounts. The Youbut exchange became the first South Korean cryptocurrency exchange to close after the hacking attack that stole 17 per cent of its assets. In a case highlighting the risks of cryptocurrency, a Seoul virtual currency exchange declared itself bankrupt last week after being hacked for the second time this year.

(MSFT) Stake Lowered by Destination Wealth Management

December 31, 2017

The stock decreased 0.21% or $0.18 during the last trading session, reaching $85.54. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.39 per share. Moreover, First Republic Investment Mngmt Inc has 1.45% invested in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) for 2.71M shares. Parsons Capital Mngmt Ri has invested 1.52% in Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT).

Entergy Phone Scam Alert

December 31, 2017

As a rule, jurors are not summoned via text message or phone. Sheriff Blake Dorning with the Madison County Sheriff's Office announced that their office has received numerous reports of "The Jury Duty Scam" targeting North Alabama residents.

Apples Issues Updated Statement On Battery Ageing

December 31, 2017

If sudden shutdowns are related to battery chemistry, as Apple claims, one would expect that at least some older Android phones would be affected by sudden shutdowns under high transient loads, as well. Apple said a software update a year ago "manages the maximum performance of some system components when needed to prevent a shutdown" and that "in some cases users may experience longer launch times for apps and other reductions in performance".

Myriad Asset Management Ltd. Decreases Position in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

December 30, 2017

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:BUD) has declined 3.55% since December 30, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 25.94% the S&P500. Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Inc bought 9,690 shares as the company's stock rose 8.45% with the market.

Newcastle frustrated again, held to 0-0 draw by Brighton

December 30, 2017

Brighton goalkeeper Matt Ryan made an excellent second-half save to keep out a header from Dwight Gayle , and Karl Darlow also produced a couple of decent stops as Brighton threatened from set-pieces. Newcastle's efforts to open up Brighton as time ran down were more sledgehammer than scalpel, and they were to prove fruitless. The Toon only created half chances in the opening half, with Gayle forcing one save out of Ryan from a tight angle and Mikel Merino and Joselu shooting wide ...

Adobe Systems (NASDAQ:ADBE) Releases Q1 Earnings Guidance

December 30, 2017

Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) Director Amy Banse purchased 1,125 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 18th. Ent Financial Svcs invested 0.04% in Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE). Amalgamated Bank & Trust stated it has 59,577 shares or 0.28% of all its holdings.

Chicago Apple store's snow, ice hazards call for 'fine-tuning'

December 30, 2017

As a result, a public walkway and a courtyard under the roof had to be closed. Falling ice wasn't the only winter-related issue facing the Foster + Partners-designed flag ship store this week. Recent pictures of the area around the building showed roped off areas with orange cones and signs that read "CAUTION: Watch for Falling Snow and Ice".

Laffer Investments Reduces Stake in Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP)

December 30, 2017

Hallmark Capital Management Inc who had been investing in Microchip Technology Inc for a number of months, seems to be less bullish one the $20.56 billion market cap company. Alpha Windward Ltd Liability Corporation reported 3,237 shares or 0.26% of all its holdings. Clark Capital Mngmt Inc invested in 0.89% or 295,616 shares.

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Stock Rating Upgraded by Vetr Inc

December 30, 2017

Vident Investment Advisory LLC's holdings in Annaly Capital Management were worth $1,195,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. However it has a net margin of 16.00%. Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM ) has shown an EPS growth of -25.90% in the last 5 years and sales growth of -14.10% for the same year while for the next 5 years; the EPS growth estimates 20.64%.Along with this Sales growth yoy (quarter over quarter) was considered as 13.50%.

Irobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT)'s Stock Is Sell After More Market Selling

December 30, 2017

We have $72.61 PT which if reached, will make NASDAQ: IRBT worth $176.00 million less. Finally, Canaccord Genuity reissued a "hold" rating and issued a $65.00 price target (down previously from $95.00) on shares of iRobot in a research note on Thursday, October 26th.

Police Officers Killed in 2017 Drops to a Record Low

December 30, 2017

The National Law Enforcement Office Memorial Fund, a Washington D.C., based organization, listed traffic related accidents, 47, and gun-related incidents, 44, as a leading cause of officer deaths for 2017. Four officers died as a result of illness contracted during the 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts. On average, officers left behind two children. The 2017 total is the second-fewest officer fatalities reported since the nonprofit began collecting the data in 1977.

Are Analysts Bullish about Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) after last week?

December 30, 2017

Hyatt Hotels Corp now has $8.70 billion valuation. The stock increased 0.16% or $0.08 during the last trading session, reaching $48.58. About 433,914 shares traded or 29.80% up from the average. Ifc Holdings Fl has invested 0.17% in Pfizer Inc. 44,200 were accumulated by Picton Mahoney Asset Management. Commonwealth Bankshares Of Aus has 0.01% invested in Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H).

CR Bard, Inc. (BCR) Position Raised by Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC

December 29, 2017

Accern also gave media stories about the medical instruments supplier an impact score of 46.3636582458674 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.

Best stocks that makes you wealthy: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)

December 29, 2017

The institutional investor held 63,900 shares of the consumer non-durables company at the end of 2017Q3, valued at $7.12 million, down from 67,300 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc is engaged in the operation of retail, wholesale and other units in various formats around the world. (NYSE: WMT ). Wunderlich Managemnt reported 20,372 shares.

Nintendo Switch eShop's final 2017 update goes out with a whimper

December 29, 2017

As is the case in many console launches, Nintendo was supply constrained at the Switch's launch. Sure, a 2017 rebound for the gaming giant was almost inevitable with the dog days of the disappointing Wii U coming to an end and the intriguing new Switch console going to market in March.

John H. Clark Sells 6186 Shares of Finisar Co

December 29, 2017

It has returns on equity of 13.00%, which is measuring profitability by disclosing how much profit generates by FNSR with the shareholders' money. Therefore 39% are positive. 2,726 shares were sold by FERGUSON ROGER C, worth $58,500 on Friday, September 22. $150,957 worth of Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR ) was sold by Swanson Todd.

The Electric Porsche Mission E Should Have As Much As 670 Horsepower

December 29, 2017

Nevertheless, Automobile managed to gather a few tentative details after sampling an early test mule for the auto. Porsche's big Tesla rival is expected to come in three flavors, with insiders suggesting the Mission E sedan will run up to 670 horsepower as it tries to eat into Model S sales.

Analysts Sights: Ultra Petroleum Corp. (UPL)

December 29, 2017

The mean target projections are based on 3 opinions. In general, more thrust is placed on most recent actions by assigning higher weights to it than those assigned to past movements. The company posted an earnings surprise of -7%. Ultra Petroleum Corp .'s now has a PEG ratio of - where as its P/E ratio is -. (NASDAQ: UPL ) stock.

Chrome OS will soon support running Android apps in the background

December 29, 2017

Perhaps that shouldn't be all that surprising, but it leads to some weird interactions you wouldn't expect from a notebook OS. So when you're in mid-backflip in Alto's Adventure and you accidentally tap that capacitive home button on your HTC U11 (dammit!), you return to the game to find it safely paused.

Reviewing the Insider Trends for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE)

December 29, 2017

Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 10,266,112 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $170,315,000 after purchasing an additional 6,081,628 shares during the period. Shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE ) opened at $14.61 on Friday. The company's existing price is $14.67 with a change in volume of 3,249,251.

Apple's Profit per Smartphone Overwhelmes That of Samsung Electronics

December 29, 2017

Counterpoint's Research Director, Neil Shah, added to the report by stating that "Apple continued to command lion share of mobile handset industry profits capturing nearly 60% share". That would make it the slowest revenue growth in four years for Huawei, the world's third-largest smartphone maker after Samsung Electronics and Apple.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has battery problem

December 29, 2017

For the time being the issue doesn't seem to be too widespread, and only appears to be affecting users in the United States for the most part, but SamMobile has pulled together numerous forum posts and complaints that suggest this is more than just one or two isolated incidents we're dealing with.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 670, 640, 460 leaked ahead of launch

December 29, 2017

This is the first time that we are hearing about these unannounced Qualcomm chipsets, thanks to an image on Chinese social network Weibo . This specific chipset supports either 4 GB or 6 GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64 GB eMMC 5.1 flash storage paired with a maximum of WQHD screen resolution.

Nokia 3310 4G Variant Now TENAA Certified

December 29, 2017

Apart from these, the company is also believed to launch the 4G feature phone alleged to be the Nokia 3310 4G . Keeping this thing in mind, HMD Global revived the device after it began producing Nokia phones. "Design wise, the 4G version is nearly identical to its predecessors [except for the placement of LED flash and speakers.] The dimension remains at 117 x 52.4 x 13.35 mm, display at 2.4" and so the battery capacity that is said to be the same 1200mAh.

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