apple releases 4 new emojie sticker packs for iOS 10 beta user

apple releases 4 new emojie sticker packs for iOS 10 beta user 

Apple recently revealed that its upcoming iOS 10 update holds some good news for emoji lovers: The iPhone's pictograph palette will soon be more extensive than ever.

The Cupertino company gave a clearer picture of what that new emoji-verse will look like this weekend with the release of four new animated sticker packs for those testing the beta version of the operating system.

SEE ALSO: Hands-on with Apple's iOS 10

Like Facebook Messenger, Apple's latest software allows third-party developers to add specially designed emoji or gif packs to its iMessage app through an API.

The new sets — old-school Mac icons, three-dimensional smileys, heart animations and hand signs — were available in the iTunes app store as of Friday night, according to9to5Mac.

Smileys

Hands

IMAGE: ITUNES

Classic Mac

86.2% Smartphones In The World Now Run On Android: Gartner.

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Android operating system increased its monster share to 86.2% in Q2 2016 according to a report released by Gartner.

Apple's iOS took almost a 2% year-on-year hit as it stumbled from 14.6% to 12.9%. Windows mobile was the biggest loser of them all. Last year it had a considerable 2.5% share worldwide, but now it has been reduced to just 0.6%.

The reason being Microsoft's inability to produce a device which wold challenge Android smartphones in any category. While there are tons of Android devices being released every day, Mircosoft and the other OEM partners produced very few devices in months. A report suggests that it shipped only 1.2 million Lumia devices in the last quarter of FY16.

On the other hand, Blackberry has now a negligible 0.1% share and others score a 0.2% share in the market.

Operating System	2Q16 Units	2Q16 Market Share (%)	2Q15 Units	2Q15 Market Share (%)
Android	296,912.8	86.2	271,647.0	82.2
iOS	44,395.0	12.9	48,085.5	14.6
Windows	1,971.0	0.6	8,198.2	2.5
Blackberry	400.4	0.1	1,153.2	0.3
Others	680.6	0.2	1,229.0	0.4
Total	344,359.7	100.0	330,312.9	100.0

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  Ivan Mehta Tech News Editor

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Android

Android operating system increased its monster share to 86.2% in Q2 2016 according to a report released by Gartner.

Apple's iOS took almost a 2% year-on-year hit as it stumbled from 14.6% to 12.9%. Windows mobile was the biggest loser of them all. Last year it had a considerable 2.5% share worldwide, but now it has been reduced to just 0.6%.

The reason being Microsoft's inability to produce a device which wold challenge Android smartphones in any category. While there are tons of Android devices being released every day, Mircosoft and the other OEM partners produced very few devices in months. A report suggests that it shipped only 1.2 million Lumia devices in the last quarter of FY16.

On the other hand, Blackberry has now a negligible 0.1% share and others score a 0.2% share in the market.

Operating System	2Q16 Units	2Q16 Market Share (%)	2Q15 Units	2Q15 Market Share (%)
Android	296,912.8	86.2	271,647.0	82.2
iOS	44,395.0	12.9	48,085.5	14.6
Windows	1,971.0	0.6	8,198.2	2.5
Blackberry	400.4	0.1	1,153.2	0.3
Others	680.6	0.2	1,229.0	0.4
Total	344,359.7	100.0	330,312.9	100.0

source: Gartner

Smartphone market worldwide showed a promising growth of 4.3% despite certain markets showing a flat performance.

Samsung took a sizable lead of almost 10% over Apple in the second Quarter at 22.3%. Its continuous growth would be credited to well-designed flagship Galaxy S7 and great affordable smartphones in Galaxy J series. In India, Galaxy J series is extremely popular in lower to mid-lower range of phones.

Apple took a hit here as well because of weak sales in Asia-pacific, China, and North America taking a 12.9% share. This points towards a year-on-year decline of 7.7%.

Company	2Q16 Units	2Q16 Market Share (%)	2Q15 Units	2Q15 Market Share (%)
Samsung	76,743.5	22.3	72,072.5	21.8
Apple	44,395.0	12.9	48,085.5	14.6
Huawei	30,670.7	8.9	26,454.4	8.0
Oppo	18,489.6	5.4	8,073.8	2.4
Xiaomi	15,530.7	4.5	15,464.5	4.7
Others	158,530.3	46.0	160,162.1	48.5
Total	344,359.7	100.0	330,312.9	100.0

Ultra Premium Lens Released. Tests on Smartphones Shown to Outperform DSLRs!

HDFX 360 just announced a super-premium line of auxiliary smartphone lenses that bring professional image quality to today’s smartphone cameras.

"We set our design goals to make these lenses the finest in the world. We used the highest quality optics, rugged barrel materials, and ultra precision multi-coatings to deliver incredibly sharp focus and sparkling image quality."

"Images produced by our lenses have been tested and found to equal or exceed the photos produced by such top makers as Leica, Nikon and Canon. We’re extremely proud to have manufactured such a high quality product at such a modest price point, thanks to computer design and advanced CCD fabrication."

All HDFX 360 lenses are Ultra Multi Coated to enhance contrast in all light conditions allowing for great photos even indoors in low light.

"Carrying an ultra-compact, lightweight set of these lenses will give you the power of a $2400 DSLR in your pocket."

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The HDFX 360 lenses easily mount to all smartphones - Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG, Huawei and virtually any other. You don't need any special knowledge or technical ability. Simply clip on the lens with our high-tensile strength bracket. It only takes seconds.

The kit comes with THREE lenses; Fisheye — for artistic, gorgeous panoramas, a Wide Angle — for effortless selfies and indoor shots, and a Macro lens — for stunningly sharp close-ups.

NOTE: These premium lenses are currently selling for 75% off their normal price! Supplies are limited and this deal will not last. We highly recommend you grab your set before the super low introductory price is raised.

HDFX 360 Review - "We Love Them!"

Guess what, last week we ordered a kit ourselves to see if the lenses really stand up to their claims...

We could already tell by its packaging that this is a premium product. Inside there was a set of the 3 high performance lenses (macro, fish eye and wide angle), 1 quick fasten clip and a microfiber clean bag.

It is unbelievable how crisp and clean pictures taken with HDFX 360 lenses look! Even our followers on Facebook and Instagram immediately noticed the immense change in quality of our images that we often share.

We absolutely love HDFX 360 and think that every smartphone owner should get a set. Seriously, this really is like having a professional camera in your pocket!

"Worlds Brightest" Military Grade Flashlight Now Available To Public!

With the rise of domestic terrorism and stricter gun laws to contend with, Americans are searching for better ways to protect themselves and their families against crime.

The solution? Military grade tactical flashlights. Powerful technology used by law enforcement to blind and disorient bad guys. Americans are now gearing up and buying their own.

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"This flashlight is a must have for every patriot"

These are becoming such popular self-defense tools in the wake of recent events that some companies like Shadowhawk Flashlights may need to open a second factory to keep up with the massive amounts of orders coming in daily.

Shadowhawk X800 is currently the most popular tactical flashlight of choice for most Americans due to its powerfully disorienting "strobe mode" that allows people to flash a blinding strobe light into the attackers' eyes, leaving them disoriented beyond belief.

How effective are tactical flashlights, really?

If you've ever had someone take a picture of you at night with the flash on, you know how it takes a minute or two for your eyes to re-adjust. Now imagine that flash is 100x brighter and is strobing directly into your eyes. You wouldn't be able to see a thing, and would most likely lose your sense of balance.

That's what you get with a tactical flashlight like Shadowhawk X800. The strobe feature is designed to ruin attackers' eye sight, so they can't see what they're doing, letting you safely run away or if need be, gain the advantage and attack them back.

The truth is, most people underestimate the importance of owning a tactical flashlight. Whether you're walking alone at night, driving somewhere and break down, or just want a light bright enough to deter animals while you're camping, tactical flashlights are so bright they give you the advantage.

Not to mention if you're in an emergency situation, what better way to call attention to yourself than with a powerful Shadowhawk X800 military grade flashlight that can be seen for up to 2 miles away!

We Tried The Shadowhawk X800 Tactical Flashlights To See For Ourselves:

Upon receiving 4 Shadowhawk X800 Tactical Flashlights, we could already tell by its packaging that these are serious lights. They came in protective cases similar to a handguns. The light itself is small and premium looking with a sleek aluminum body, it has zoom settings from 1x - 2000x, and the coveted "strobe" and "SOS" modes that everyone loves.

After putting in the batteries and trying them out, it's clear that this these are the brightest flashlights we've ever held. And after turning on the strobe mode for 5 seconds we had to turn it off because it was incredibly disorienting.

Having played with the light for just 5 minutes it's obvious to me why so many people are buying these. Shadowhawk X800 is clearly a tool you can and should take with you everywhere.

Click here to visit the official product page.

NOTE: Since publishing this article, Shadowhawk Flashlights has contacted us and kindly offered our readers 75% OFF retail price for their first purchase. Hurry up while supplies last!

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 once again on sale in South Korea

Samsung announced earlier this week that its Galaxy Note 7 would to resume sale in South Korea this weekend. The device's global roll-out as has been so fraught with roadblocks, that key dates have been subject to change. However, the October 1st relaunch in the company's native land has gone ahead as planned, with Korean consumers once again able to get their hands on Sammy's newest top-end phablet. 

The Galaxy Note 7 has reviewed very well and looked set, at one point, to smash sales numbers of the preceding Note 5. With a curved-edge, QHD display, Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, expandable storage and Samsung's signature S Pen, it's packed to the gills with features that Note devotees have become accustomed to. A few incidents of battery fires and explosions quickly put the brakes on the Note 7's promising start, though, and as the recall continues, some markets still won't see the device for many weeks yet. 

While Samsung's reputation has suffered across the world, Korean consumers are fiercely loyal to what is one of its largest and most celebrated electronics firms. As Sammy looks to earn back the trust of its native gadget lovers, though, the company may have more difficulty doing so over in China. 

In Europe, the Note 7 is poised to roll out in four weeks' time, a full two months behind the slab's initial launch. Meanwhile, several other devices including Apple's iPhone 7 Plusmay dip into what would otherwise have been Samsung's clientele. With the Google Pixel XL, LG V20, Huawei Mate 9 and several other big phones likely to drop over the coming weeks, many of Samsung's rivals will be looking to do likewise. 

In Europe, the Note 7 is poised to roll out in four weeks' time, a full two months behind the slab's initial launch. Meanwhile, several other devices including Apple's iPhone 7 Plusmay dip into what would otherwise have been Samsung's clientele. With the Google Pixel XL, LG V20, Huawei Mate 9 and several other big phones likely to drop over the coming weeks, many of Samsung's rivals will be looking to do likewise. 

Are you still holding out for the Galaxy Note 7 to arrive in your area? Let us know which device you've got your eye on the comments.