VAN_NEWS; YouTube kills the video editing tools you never use

Unless you're a YouTube power user, you may not have known that the site had the Video Editor and Photo slideshow tools to create finished video projects. Now that you've learned that, I'm afraid to say that those tools are about to get the axe. If you're currently cutting a project, you have until September 20th to finish and publish it, Google notes on its YouTube support pages.

As for why the tools are going away, it's likely that not many folks were using it. Web video editing is hella slow compared to native applications, because you have to upload your video and download the final copy. That said, it was a good option for Chromebook users or folks with underpowered laptops or tablets.

However, Google points out that "there are many free and paid third-party editing tools available if you're looking for new editing software." In other words, the app was useful to as a way to get folks on board YouTube when it came along in 2010, but with more apps out there, it's no longer worth the resources.

If you're willing to pay and have a decent PC or Mac, other standalone apps include Adobe Premiere CC, Apple's Final Cut Pro X for Mac only and Avid's professionally-oriented Media Composer. Avid also has a free app called Media Composer First, Apple has iMovie for Mac and Clips for iOS, while Microsoft has Movie Maker for Windows. If you just want a web editor, there are options like Magisto and WeVideo that work on most browsers, including the Chrome browser on Chromebook.

Video Editor and Photo slideshow are heading to Google app heaven along with Spaces, Windows and Mac Chrome appsand Google Reader (RIP). However, at least Google is keeping its Enhancements app that can filter, blur and trim videos, to keep the social media crowd happy.

New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leak Hints At More Secrets: What Are Those Cutouts For?-VAN_NEWS

A new leak for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 shows that Samsung might still be holding some secrets for the highly anticipated smartphone. An updated screen protector for the device features cutouts with currently unknown purposes. (Photo : OnLeaks | Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumors are everywhere, already revealing most of the details that customers can expect from the upcoming smartphone. However, a new leak shows that Samsung might still be holding some secrets for the Galaxy Note 8.

Samsung may have already revealed the design of the Galaxy Note 8 ahead of schedule through a tweet promoting the Exynos 8895, but the new leak takes a closer look at the smartphone's front panel

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector Features Six Cutouts

OnLeaks, a reliable source of leaked information, tweeted a photo that contained three variations of a Galaxy Note 8 tempered glass screen protector. OnLeaks claimed that Chinese manufacturers have started updating their products as the Galaxy Note 8 release draws nearer.

The obvious difference between the three Galaxy Note 8 screen protectors is the cutouts that are housed at the top bezel.

The first screen protector, dated June 16, contains four cutouts, while a CAD drawing by OnLeaks from June 27 featured six cutouts. The third screen protector, which also has six cutouts but at different sizes compared to OnLeaks' CAD drawing, is the newly leaked one.

These 3 simple tips will help you get more Comments-VAN_NEWS

How to get more Comments on your Videos Getting comments on your videos is incredibly important. These comments really show social proof that people are watching your videos and enjoying your content. It also shows Google and YouTube that your videos are worth watching and can increase your exposure. Here we have 3 tips to help you get more comments!   1. Ask people to comment One of the easiest and most effective ways of getting more comments on your video is to simply ask. Make sure you do this at the end of the video as that is when people are more likely to comment. Point downwards in the video towards the comments section when asking so that people feel more compelled to scroll down.   2. Create an incentive Create a reason for people to leave a comment. You can have a contest for people who leave a comment, or even just let people know that you will reply back to them if they comment in a certain time frame or become one of the top comments. Be creative and think of ways you can give back to those who are willing to comment on your videos.   3. Create thought provoking content If you create videos that really make people think, are on a controversial subject, or something people are often very opinionated about, then naturally people are going to want to leave a comment. The whole video does not have to be about this but simply mentioning something like this in your video will help bring in comments

Asphalt 7: Heat apk-VAN_NEWS

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Google Duo Android App Surpasses 100 Million Downloads-VAN_NEWS

The Google Duo Android app surpassed 100 million downloads, as evidenced by its listing on the Google Play Store. The mobile video calling service had a rather promising start last summer, having amassed five million installs in just one week following its debut in mid-August but didn’t manage to maintain that traction due to a variety of reasons. Google’s Android tool is now seemingly on the upswing again, having reached 50 million downloads only two months ago and now doubling that figure exactly one month before its first anniversary.

The Alphabet-owned company initially introduced Google Duo as a relatively simple video calling app with an intuitive user interface. Its streamlined design philosophy allowed the service to be even more accessible than many of its competitors, though its limited capabilities may have hindered its growth in the beginning. Google eventually tweaked its product strategy and decided to allow users to make audio-only calls using Google Duo, with that particular functionality rolling out worldwide in mid-April. One month later, the service started gaining traction again and its volume of Android downloads doubled in the last few months. The sole number of installs given by the Google Play Store isn’t equal to the number of active users, though recent trends still suggest that millions of people are using Google Duo on a fairly regular basis. It’s currently unclear whether the aforementioned addition of audio-only calls is the main reason for its recent popularity surge, though it likely didn’t hurt, with many previous Google Play Store reviews complaining about the app’s one-dimensional nature.

In light of recent developments, it’s possible that the tech giant continues introducing new major features to Google Duo in hopes of capturing an even wider audience and maintaining its recently gained traction. Being a Google-made app, the service is expected to be fully compatible with the upcoming stable release of Android O that’s expected to hit the Pixel, Pixel XL, and compatible Nexus devices by the end of summer. More details on the upcoming additions to Google Duo and general software-related efforts of Alphabet’s subsidiary should follow in the coming weeks, if not sooner.

Twitter has a new CFO, and he costs more than $22 million-VAN_NEWS

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Ned Segall.

Twitter has a new Chief Financial Officer: Ned Segal.

CEO Jack Dorsey announced the news in a tweet on Tuesday. Segal was previously the SVP of Finance at software maker Intuit. He starts at Twitter in late August, according to a filing with the SEC.

Twitter is giving Segal roughly $22 million in stock vesting over four years, with $15 million in RSU grants and roughly $7 million in performance-based RSUs.

His annual salary will be $500,000 and he is receiving a signing bonus of $300,000.

Shares of Twitter, which finished up 3% in regular trading before the announcement, were more or less unchanged in after-hours trading.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

Segal will take over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who has been serving double-duty as COO and CFO since November. Noto will stay on as full-time COO, a role he filled when Adam Bain left last year.

Like Noto, Segal is a veteran of Goldman Sachs. Both men worked in the investment banking division together before eventually joining tech companies.

Segal is entering the challenging role of steering Twitter's finances. The company reported its first ever year-over-year decline in revenue last quarter and cautioned that it expects revenue growth to continue to "meaningfully lag audience growth in 2017."

Twitter's stock has lost three quarter of its value during the past few years as investors have fretted about the company's slowing user growth and seemingly constant changes in its leadership team.

New image of Pixel XL 2 shows up along with info on features-VAN_NEWS

Earlier today several images showed up that supposedly reveal the design of the forthcoming LG V30 smartphone. Turns out that was not the only LG manufactured device to be the subject of the rumor mill. A new image also surfaced that claims to be the next Google Pixel XL device. Along with the image and what can be gleaned from it regarding the new Pixel XL, sources also indicate the device will get a “squeezable” frame similar to what the HTC U11 offers.

As far as the design, the back of the device appears consist with other renders we have seen that show the glass portion of the back much smaller relative to the overall device. One of the byproducts of that area shrinking is that the fingerprint sensor moves into the metal portion of the case. Sources also note that it is unclear as to whether the camera lens will once again be flush with the body of the phone and just based on this image, that could go either way. Also of note is that antenna bands appear to be missing, so we will have to wait to see if that is just something missing in these early renders or if Google and LG figured out a way to make them essentially invisible from a design standpoint.

On the front side of the device, the new second-generation Pixel XL is slated to get an LG produced AMOLED screen that is approximately 6-inches in size and will have a 2:1 aspect ratio. Maybe more importantly from a sales standpoint, it appears LG will be using the same super-slim bezel design and rounded corners found on the LG G6. This will be good for Google in their efforts to keep pace with the flagship market.

One area that may differ from the front screen trends we are seeing is that it looks like LG was willing to put a speaker grille along the top of the front of the phone next to the front-facing camera. We will have to see if this is matched up with a similar bottom of the screen speaker to create a strong stereo effect and a potential unique selling point for the device.

Along with the information above that sources have tried to figure out from the image, it is also believed that the new Pixel XL device, whatever it is ultimately named, will have a “squeezable” frame. This will primarily be used to access and use the Google Assistant, although other uses may be possible as well.

Unfortunately, sources did not have any information on the next generation Pixeldevice. We are still waiting to see whether that device will match the larger Pixel XL in terms of hardware with just a smaller screen or if it will actually be a slightly less powerful device.

          What do you think of this possible design for the 2017 version of the Pixel XL?

Xperia XZ Premium: Will you buy it for Rs 62k?-VAN_NEWS

A phone with a 4K display akin to Sony Bravia TV screens, discovers Kakoli Chakraborty.

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium competes with the likes of OnePlus 5 in terms of specs.

Its 5.5-inch screen with plastic sides makes it look less like a flagship, but the phone is considerably lightweight and great for one-handed use.

It has Gorilla Glass 5 coating on both sides, but the back is prone to fingerprint smudges, although it is dust- and water-resistant.

Sony has ditched the rear fingerprint scanner for one on the side that doubles as power button, which provides for faster unlocking.

The phone boasts of 4K display akin to the Sony Bravia TV screens.

The colours are enhanced and watching American Gods was a visual treat.

The phone houses a Snapdragon 835 processor with a 4GB RAM.

Sony's emphasis on performance ensures the phone doesn't buckle with RAM-heavy games and apps.

The phone supports PS4 Remote Play that syncs with a PS4.

I finished a side mission in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands without any lag.

It runs Android 7 Nougat and the operating system is a delight to use.

The phone's 3,230 mAh battery lasted me a full day on moderate usage, which included gaming and Netflix sessions.

But even better is the phone's camera.

The device comes with 19 MP primary and 13 MP secondary cameras.

The brilliant slow motion feature captures footage at 960fps -- a higher rate than in iPhone 7.

You can also add the slow motion effect after shooting the video.

In pictures, the colours are balanced. It performs great even in low light.

At Rs 61,990, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium is for people who are looking for pure performance, which is at par, if not better, than the best flagship in the market

WhatsApp's latest update will save you time while you text--VAN_NEWS

The popular messaging app is making a few things easier when it rolls out its latest update

 
 
 

• BY IMMA NIKE
• 14:10, 11 JUL 2017

WhatsApp is going to make a few small changes to the way you text with its next update.

Although the Facebook-owned app lets you add bold, italic and strikethrough effects to your text, it can be tricky to remember how. You need to type in specific key patterns, such as *bold* for bold or _italic_ for italic , to put them in your message.

But WhatsApp looks set to make this a lot easier with a new drop-down menu that will let you select different font effects for the highlighted text.

The service is currently Beta testing WhatsApp 2.17.148 which will introduce this time-saving method. Currently it's only available on Android but will likely come to iPhones in the future as well.

There's been no official word from WhatsApp about when to expect the new update or whether there will be additional features added in. But it marks the latest in a series of updates that has also included the option to send more files across the service .

Whether it's a PDF, Word document, spreadsheet or an APK file, WhatsApp's 1.2 billion users will soon be able to send them across to each other or share them in a group.

And now they'll be able to send them accompanied by some big, bold text.

What is Instagram Stories and how does it work???-VAN_NEWS

What is Instagram Stories?

Instagram has described its new Stories feature as something that lets you "share all the moments of your day, not just the ones you want to keep on your profile". The feature basically enables you to share multiple photos and videos, and they appear together in a "slideshow format", which basically means a reel, like Snapchat. And, of course, these photos and videos will disappear after 24 hours. Seriously.
You can even add text and doodles to your photos and videos. See? We weren't kidding; it's exactly like Snapchat Stories.

How does Instagram Stories work?

Posting;

Tap the camera button in the top left of your screen or swipe right from anywhere in your Instagram Feed. Then, tap or long press the record button at the bottom to take a photo or video, respectively. You can also tap Boomerang to take burst photos that loop forward or backward, and you can swipe left to go hands-free. Either way, once done, tap the doodle, text, or sticker icons to add effects.

Once you're finished editing, you can save your creation to your phone or tap the + circle icon to share it to your story. Photos and videos you share to your story disappear from the feed and your profile after 24 hours. If you don't want someone to see your story, you can hide your story from them. Just tap the profile icon to access your profile, and then tap the settings/more button.
From there, select Story Settings below Account, then tap Hide Story From, and select the people you'd like to hide your story from. Simples.

Viewing

When you post a photo or video to your story, it appears on your profile (a colourful ring will appear around your profile picture, and people can tap it to see your story) and at the top of the Instagram feed (your profile picture will appear in a row at the top of your followers' feeds, and they can tap it to see your story). Stories shared publicly may also appear in the
Search & Explore tabs.
Additionally, if you've added a hashtag, location, or location-based sticker, it may also appear on
hashtag or location pages.

Replying

You can now reply to stories with a photo or video. In addition to writing a message reply, you can also respond with an image. When you're watching a story, there's a new camera button at the bottom of the screen. Tap that, and then snap a pic of yourself or record a video or take a Boomerang. You can move and resize the story image that you're replying to, as well, and insert that in your photo.
From there, apply filters or stickers, and when you're done, hit send to share your creation with your friend. Your friend will get your photo/video response in their Direct message inbox, along with the thumbnail of the original story.

What else can Instagram Stories do?

Add effects: Like Snapchat, you can add doodles, text, stickers, live face filters, and geostickers to your story.

See who's watching your story: When watching your own story, swipe up to see who’s watched each photo and video.
Make your story private: If your account is set to private, your story will only be visible to your followers. You can also hide your entire story from anyone you don’t want to see it, even if they follow you.
Post your story to your profile: Your Instagram Story by default won’t appear on your profile grid or in feed, but you can choose to feature a particular part of your story by posting it on your profile.

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available in Canada-VAN_NEWS

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available in Canada

By imma nike

JUL 5, 2017

8:32 AM EDT

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The Sony Xperia XAI Ultra is now available in Canada. The mid-range smartphone was previously set for release on June 22nd, but was delayed to today following a shipping delay.

The phone will be available through Freedom Mobile and Videotron.

At Videotron, the XA1 Ultra is $0 on a two-year $59.95 per month plan, $99.95 on a two-year $49.95 per month plan and $439.95 outright. At Freedom Mobile, meanwhile, the XA1 Ultra is $420 outright, $100 when customers put an additional $5 toward their monthly boost and $0 when they put $10 towards the boost.

At Freedom Mobile, meanwhile, the XA1 Ultra is $420 outright. In addition, for the next two days, Freedom Mobile is giving customers who buy the phone on one of its MyTab plans a $200 credit, making the XA1 Ultra $100 on a $5 per month monthly boost and $0 on a $10 per month monthly boost.

As for specs, the XA1 Ultra has a 6-inch screen, 64-bit Mediatek Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and comes in 32GB/64GB models, with support available for expanded microSD storage. The phone’s rear camera features a 23-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture and fast autofocus. The front-facing camera, meanwhile, packs a 16-megapixel 1/2.6 Exmor RS sensor with optical image stabilization, in addition to a front-facing flash.

For more on the phone, check out MobileSyrup‘s hands-on impressions.

Update 05/07/2017: We’ve added pricing information.

Infinix Mobility introduces the new Infinix Note 4 & Note 4 Pro with ‘Xpen’ in Nigeria -VAN_NEWS

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Features 5.7FHD Screen, Xcharge 4.0, 2.5D Touch panel, 3GB RAM, 4G, 13MP+8MP Camera

Infinix Mobility Nigeria announces the launch of its new Note series smartphone ‘Infinix Note 4 & Note 4 pro’ with a stylus ‘Xpen’. The latest device from Infinix is the most anticipated smartphone yet to be released this year and it is themed ‘5 minutes charge 250 minutes talk’.

As the Note series remains a game changer in its product market, the new Note 4comes with the stylish stylus ‘Xpen’. The Xpen offers great functionality for Infinix Note users, it allows it users to take down notes, create shortcuts and also sketch easily on the Xnote using the Xpen.

Infinix integratedother technology innovation in the new Note smartphone, it is pre-packed with Xcharge 4.0 which provides the quickest charge with low voltage and high efficiency, equipped with big battery life of 4300mAh – 4500mAh. These features allow the Note 4 to charge fast within 5 minutes to talk for 250 minutes.

The Infinix Note 4 & Note 4 PRO is also the first Infinix smartphone to be prepacked with the latest Android 7.0 OS infused with the Infinix UI ‘XOS 2.3’. The Note 4 also comes with other outstanding features such as 5.7FHD screen, 13MP AF back camera with dual color LED Flash, 8MP-mega pixels front camera, Octa-core 1.3GHz 64bits processor, Fingerprint recognition, 2.5 Touch panel, 16 & 32GB ROM, with expandable storage space to 128gb and 3GB RAM both devices are 4G enabled.

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The Infinix Note 4 and Note 4 PRO will be available at all retail stores online & offline on the 7th of July 2017. To be one of the first people in Nigeria to own the Infinix Note 4, pre-order at retail partner store OFFLINE and win free Infinix smart accessories when you post on social media using hashtag #Go4Note4#Takecharge.