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Viber offers free calls to countries affected by US immigration ban

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Viber has announced that in the light of the US immigration ban it will be offering free calls to the countries affected by this. This includes free calls to mobile and landline in the following countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The offer will seemingly be available for the foreseeable future with no particular end date being announced by Viber. Source: gsmarena Source Follow us on Twitter Like our page on Facebook

Microsoft is working on simplified Windows 10 Cloud to fight Chromebooks

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You probably don't know this, but Chrome OS is pretty successful in the US. At one point devices running it even outsold Macs. Most of that success comes from the education market, which is really satisfied with the simplicity, security, and manageability of Chrome OS, all coming in somewhat of a contrast to Windows. It also helps that Windows on cheap devices doesn't make for a great user experience, but that might change soon. Maybe. According to a new rumor and some finds from the Windows 10 SDK, Microsoft is working on a new SKU for its operating system.

Samsung to launch new wireless noise-cancelling headphones along with Galaxy S8

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We know that Samsung will not reveal Galaxy S8 at MWC but in the late March. Apparently this isn’t going to be the only release - the company also plans to launch Active Noise Cancelling wireless headphones, an update to the already well-known wired Samsung Level in ANC headphones. The Korean manufacturer promises reducing of ambient noise by up to 20db for a “more immersive listening experience”. The headphones will also have a new feature called “Talk-In Mode” that enables listeners to hear outside sound when someone calls their name. New Samsung Level In ANC wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancelling are coming with the Samsung Galaxy S8 - EO-IG950B ~130 Euro — Roland Quandt (@rquandt) 30 January 2017 According to the source the Level In ANC headphones will be launched alongside the Galaxy S8 and will cost €130 (about $140). Color options will be red, green, black and silver. Source: gsmarena Via Follow us on Twitter Like our page on Facebo...

Caviar introduces iPhone 7 with portraits of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin

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The inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the US unlocked as many meme ideas as there are protests against his actions. But might be the weirdest we have seen - Russian company Caviar sells two 32GB iPhone 7 units with gold-plated backs and embossed faces of the Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The backs also include the coat of arms of the country and the first two lines of the national anthem.

Nokia and Orange will develop 5G networks together

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Nokia and Orange have partnered up to develop the future 5G mobile networks. Key updates include “Ultra Broadband” and Internet of Things support. Nokia’s infographic on 5G details the possibilities of a 5G network, which will go far beyond mobile phones. Everything from smart clothes to road toll collection is on the cards. This approach will greatly increase the number of “users” on the mobile network, be they your smart fridge or a robot in an automated factory (Nokia expects billions of connections). This will be achieved with “Dynamic Network Slicing” which will allow the carrier to configure its networks for many various use cases and requirements and run them simultaneously on the same equipment.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 to have a Blue Coral color variant as well

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is currently only available in three colors (Black, Gold, and Silver), and three more will be added to the list soon given that the company showed off green, purple, and pink models at this year's CES.

Buying a Blackphone from eBay is a terrible idea

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Silent Circle, the company behind the security-focused Blackphone 2, is taking aggressive steps to curb proliferation of “grey market” Blackphone sales on channels like eBay or Craigslist. Customers who bought Blackphones from unauthorized sellers risk ending up with bricked devices, Ars Technica reports. An update to Silent OS, the Android-based operating system that powers the device, is disabling core functionality for some users. One customer in Germany, who bought a Blackphone 2 off eBay, was told by Silent Circle that his bricked phone is not genuine.