Leaked images of iPad case points at 12-inch variant

The rumour that an 12-inch iPad will be introduced has been going round for a while. Now, a new leak is pointing at the possibility of this device. French publication Nowhereelse published a set of pictures from a Chinese catalogue that show a protective case that could only fit a 12-inch tablet. There was a comparison image that shows that it really could be for a bigger iPad. The top and bottom of the designs are different from the iPad Air 2 cases, while the rest of the button and camera placements remain the same.

It has been rumoured that the new iPad Air Plus or iPad Pro (as it has been called) will have four speakers (two at the top and two at the bottom), which could explain for the different case design.

Source: Nowhereelse | Via: BGR

Google tipped to make some apps on Android One be data usage free

Google’s Android One initiative is aimed at bringing Android phones to low-end smartphone market in emerging countries. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that they reportedly plan to make data use free for certain apps on Android One devices. This means certain apps on Android One devices won’t consume allocated data from plans they are subscribed to. With data coverage sometime unreliable and expensive for emerging markets, this could be a smart move for them. While this “zero rating” concept isn’t new though, it could change the game up a bit if they offer it for popular apps like Facebook or WhatsApp. In India, they are reportedly working with Snapdeal and Flipkart to make this happen.

Source: Ubergizmo

Samsung reportedly shipping Galaxy S6 with Microsoft apps

Microsoft seems to have found a way to infiltrate Android, if reports are to be believed. According to SamMobile, Samsung will reportedly carry Microsoft apps in place of most of their proprietary apps in the Galaxy S6. If there is any truth to this, you can expect to have Office, OneNote, OneDrive, and Skype built into Samsung’s next flagship. We just have to wait a bit until Samsung’s Unpacked event on March 1 to see if there is any credence to this report. But if you want to look for any signs, perhaps the abrupt end of the two companies patent royalty payments might be taken as a clue.

Source: SamMobile

Report claims Microsoft bought company behind Surface Pro 3 pen

Microsoft reportedly now own N-trig, the company behind the Surface Pro 3’s pen. According to Israeli financial news site Calcalist (which was translated by Reuters), the two companies reached a US$200 million deal. It is said most of the 190 employees of N-trig will move to Microsoft Israel as part of a new research and development center. Microsoft won’t confirm the purchase yet at the moment. We will keep you posted if we hear anything.

Source: Calcalist + Reuters | Via: Engadget