GALAXY S8 NEWS: SAMSUNG’S NEXT FLAGSHIP IS A BEAST, AND IT HAS A SPECIAL MODE TO BACK IT UP

It is no secret that Samsung’s forthcoming flagship device for 2017, the Galaxy S8, would be a beast. What’s significantly attention-grabbing is that Samsung appears to be so serious concerning the S8’s beast-like attributes that it really trademarked the phrase “Beast Mode” within the EU. With this in mind, it sounds like the S8 wouldn't solely be a robust device, it might even be equipped with a special feature that will make the flagship even additional dominating.

While the precise specs of the smartphone haven't been leaked or confirmed by the South Korean technical giant, speculations are high that the handset would feature the best of what mobile technology could offers. After all, with competition from all sides like Apple’s approaching iPhone eight and therefore the powerful, upstart OnePlus four being discharged within the same year, the Galaxy S8 would have terribly huge shoes to fill. Couple this with the actual fact that the S8 is additionally Samsung’s initiative towards redemption from the Note seven disaster and it extremely sounds like the bar for the approaching device has been set very high.

If any, nothing but a beast of a device would be enough for Samsung to dominate the competition and redeem itself from the injury to its reputation shaped by its now-discontinued 2016 flagship phablet. Despite the shortage of official statements from Samsung, however, the rumors emerging concerning the forthcoming device are very encouraging thus far, with speculations pointing to the Galaxy S8 being a device that goes above and beyond the best handsets on the market right now.

The Galaxy S8 is reported to feature either Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset so far, the snapdragon 835, or a home-grown next-generation Exynos processor, in step with PhoneArena. what's notably attention-grabbing is that Samsung was actively concerned with the development and creation of the snapdragon 835. this implies that, for all intents and functions, the Galaxy S8 may all right be a tool that's specifically designed to form the foremost out of the capabilities of the forthcoming powerful mobile processor.

Apart from the snapdragon 835 or the next-generation Exynos chip, rumors additionally purpose to the Samsung Galaxy S8 being equipped with 6GB to 8GB of RAM, permitting even the foremost stringent smartphone users to toggle through multiple heavy applications with ease. VR compatibility is additionally one thing that's speculated for the Galaxy S8, with rumors stating that the device would be the smartphone to beat next year relating to graphical capabilities. This, of course, is probably where the device’s Beast Mode would come into play.

The specifics of what exactly happens when a user turns on the Galaxy S8’s Beast Mode remain unknown at this point, but from the moniker itself, it could be inferred that the feature would enable the mobile device to function with all its guns blazing. According to a Forbes report, the performance of smartphones is commonly balanced very deliberately with the power consumption of the device, since leaving the processor running at full throttle results in massive battery drain. By turning on the Galaxy S8’s Beast Mode, the limiters of the system might be temporarily removed, allowing the processor to perform at its most powerful.

The reception to the trademark filing of the phrase Beast Mode in the EU has so far been polarized among Samsung’s avid fans, with many stating that the feature appears to simply be a gimmick to emphasize how powerful the device is. This is because modern mobile processors are already advanced enough to determine when to function at full throttle and when to hold back. Thus, numerous Samsung fans have stated that the inclusion of a Beast Mode feature is quite redundant.

On the other hand, numerous fans of the South Korean tech giant have expressed their excitement and support for the upcoming smartphone’s new feature. After all, by having the Galaxy S8 have a special Beast Mode that unlocks the device’s optimum performance, Samsung seems to be declaring its re-entry into the forefront of mobile technology. With the Galaxy S8’s Beast Mode, Samsung is declaring that it is back, stronger than ever before. In order to regain its previous dominance in the smartphone market, this is exactly what Samsung needs to do.

Leaked documents suggest Apple will launch a premium iPhone codenamed 'Ferrari' next year

A Chinese social media user has revealed what they claim are leaked production documents from Apple that seem to substantiate rumours that the company can launch three iPhones in 2017 — "s" models of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7and, and a redesigned, top-tier model internally codenamed "Ferrari," Apple corporate executive reports.

The blogger, who posted the document on one amongst China's biggest social media platforms Sina Weibo (it was first noticed by Chinese technology web site cnBeta), is understood for leaking info from Apple's East Asian supply chain.

And the documents seem to verify a list of rumours concerning options the "Ferrari" — maybe a codename for the iPhone 8 or the iPhone 10 — can have.

The rumoured options include an "AMOLED" panel — a brand new kind of OLED (organic LED display) screen already utilized by Samsung — which might enable the phone to possess a borderless, all-display front surface. Another rumour is that the OLED screen would be mounted on plastic, suggesting that it would be arced. This lines up with a report from The Wall Street Journal that says Apple is testing prototypes for brand new iPhones which can have a brand new style focused on a sinuous screen.


Other rumoured options the document mentions include a glass-sandwich style (glass at the front and back of the phone), an "invisible" home button, and wireless charging.

The "Ferrari" iPhone, that can be released to mark the iPhone's tenth anniversary, can accompany "a substantial internal design," the leaked documents claim. The document additionally says that Apple is considering relocating the SIM card receptacle towards the bottom of the handset to create area for internal parts.

The iPhone 7s and 7s plus, internally codenamed D20 and d21, are expected to possess liquid crystal display displays like previous iPhones, the documents reveal.

All of this is often in line speculatively from KGI Securities, that pointed to three iPhone models in 2017, with just one sporting the new reasonably OLED screen.

2017 Kia Niro sets Guinness World Records (Lowest Fuel Consumption)

The 2017 Kia Niro was first unveiled at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, where it impressed audiences. A hybrid vehicle with its own platform, the very low fuel consumption was attributed to its unique hybrid system that enables it to perform better than its competition.

Aside from the outstanding economy, the 2017 Nia Kiro looks stronger and more athletic than other hybrids. It has driver assistance features, a Harman Kardon audio system, excellent infotainment system, and safety features

The 2017 Kia Niro set a Guinness record for most economical car after it consumed 48.5 gallons of gas over 3,715.4 miles from the Los Angeles City Hall to the City Hall of New York. This makes the 2017 Kia Niro the most economical car in terms of fuel consumption in the whole world, and the record has set this hybrid vehicle apart from all other cars in the segment.

An elated Kia Motors America Vice President, Product Planning Orth Hedrick said: “We’re extremely pleased with the Niro’s record-breaking performance. We set out to build a vehicle that offers real-world utility, great looks and fantastic mileage, and setting the Guinness World Record title confirms our achievement.”

The Niro, an Urban Crossover Hybrid Vehicle, is the first dedicated Kia hybrid and was conceived to bridge the gap between outstanding fuel economy and compact crossover usefulness. In addition to its athletic and attractive design, the Niro’s long list of features includes: a specially-designed, innovative hybrid system to provide a more dynamic and engaging driving experience; a spacious cabin with lots of room for five occupants and their gear; a full array of advanced driver assistance features — available Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist and Lane Departure Warning; and advanced telematics and entertainment equipment and a seven-inch touch screen and available Smart Cruise Control, navigation and premium audio system.

The Niro will be available in five trim levels: FE, LX, EX, Touring and in a limited-quantity Launch Edition. The FE is EPA rated to achieve 52 mpg highway/49 mpg city/50 mpg combined, while the LX reaches 51/46/49 mpg and the Touring at 46/40/43 mpg.

In the spirit of the yuletide season, Kia Motors Nigeria has inaugurated a service promo to reward customers with cash discounts and surprise giveaways when they bring their cars for after-sales service to its centres across the country.

The promo is to reaffirm the brand’s commitment to providing the best affordable and premium services to customers geared towards making their ownership experience more enjoyable in the phase of the recent economic recession.

A statement by the company’s Chief Operation Officer, Gitesh Yagnik stated that it has become imperative for Kia to offer a highly competitive and discounted preferential service package for its customers to enable them enjoy the optimum service offering from the company following the current cash crunch in the country. He stressed that the scheme is to celebrate the season with the customers by doling out surprise giveaways and offering a discounted service package.

“The scheme is aimed at giving Kia customers best-in-class service offering at a discounted price to help keep their cars in great shape without compromising exceptional service delivery for a guaranteed quality and ownership experience.

“We at Kia have always exceeded customer expectations by providing special offers throughout the year addressing their needs and aspirations to own Kia cars. The scheme is available in all our service centres across the country to enable all our customers avail this very special offer,” Gitesh said.

The service scheme is valid till December 25.