Hangouts gets ready for Android N with new update

A new update for Google Hangouts prepares the app for the upcoming release on Android N. The app now brings with it support for the upcoming operating system’s support for inline notification responding, meaning you can respond to messages right from the notification shade. Version 8.0 of the app also brings with it new bundled notifications to Hangouts, too.

Source: Droid Life | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Microsoft's Lumia 650 is now available for pre-order in Canada

Microsoft's Lumia 650 is now available for pre-order in Canada at an affordable price of $200.The latest Microsoft device is expected to ship on April 1. Sporting the latest version of Windows 10 for Phones, the Lumia 650 is geared towards enterprise users and has midrange specs including a Snapdragon 201 quad-core processor clocked at 1.33GHz,1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage (expandable via microSD), a 5-inch 720p HD OLED display, a ho-hum 8 megapixel rear camera and a 720p HD camera up front.

The premium Windows 10 features like Continuum and Windows Hello will not usable with the Lumia 650's specs but users can expect the latest build of Windows 10 on Phones with many of Microsoft's services on tap. It is also interesting to note that the $199 pricing is identical for the US and for Canada, which is a rare and welcome thing for Canadians. We ordered one of these Lumia 650's and will hopefully have a review up a few weeks after it ships.

Source: Thurrott.com

Netflix redesigns Kids mode on Android tablets

Netflix ditches its dark and brooding layout for something bright and airy for its Kids mode on Android tablets. The streaming service goes from black to white and adds new circular icons to introduce some characters your kids are sure to recognize. Aside from the new look, Netflix also improved casting to Android TV and Fire TV devices. There’s also the usual bug fixes included in this update.

Source: Android Police

Best Buy integrates interior design and the latest smart home technology at National Home Show

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto - The 2016 National Home Show kicks off this weekend and while the cavernous halls of the Enercare Centre  at the Exhibition Place in Toronto were packed with furnishings, appliances and all types of home and garden related products, Best Buy Canada's Smart Home drew a lot of attention.

Simulating a typical home, Best Buy Canada collaborated with interior designer Christine Dovey who integrated tasteful and comfortable home interiors with the latest in wireless technology, smart appliances, wireless lighting and control and even a Samsung smart fridge which had a built-in touchscreen.

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