Samsung wants in on the ad blocking party and they’re doing just that with the 4.0 update to their Samsung Internet web browser. The update now adds a Content Blocker extension API that lets 3rd party applications(like Adblock Fast and Crystal) tap into the Samsung Internet browser and block ads for users.
Motorola has launched the “shatterproof” Moto X Force in India, for a price tag of Rs. 49,999 ($736) for the 32GB storage variant, and Rs. 53,999 ($795) for the 64GB storage variant. The phone will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Amazon.in, as well as Spice Hotspot and Croma stores from February 8th.
Samsung is rumored to release the Galaxy S7 on March 11th, according to Evan Blass‘ sources, but we will see the official unveiling before then. The South Korean tech giant has just published a video on YouTube that announces its first Unpacked 2016 event. This will take place on February 21st, just one day before Mobile World Congress 2016.
BlackBerry is launching the Priv in India today and during the launch event, a BlackBerry product manager revealed some interesting information. Damian Tay is quoted saying “The PRIV device is essentially our transition to Android ecosystem. As we secure Android, over a period of time, we would not have two platforms, and may have only Android as a platform”.
Verizon and Qualcomm have been fighting to get approval of their LTE-U technology that uses the same 5Ghz spectrum as common WiFi networks. Google, Microsoft, Comcast and others opposed this recently, but the FCC has just approved some limited performance tests to happen. These tests will take place in Oklahoma City, OK and Raleigh, NC, and they will be monitoring the tests for WiFi interference.
