In the coming months leading companies in the world Microsoft, Google and Apple will hold a conferences for developers. What do we expect from these events?

Microsoft Build (from 30 March to 1 April – officially announced)

In 2016, Microsoft is preparing a second big update of Windows 10 and all platforms based on this operating system. The update has codenamed Redstone. Its first test builds are available to participants of the program Windows Insider. At the moment we do not know about any significant innovations. We expect that they will be announced at the conference Microsoft Build.

As usual, Microsoft will talk about its most popular software products – Office, Azure and OneDrive. It is possible that it become known the details about projects Astoria, Islandwood, Westminster and Centennial, by which developers can port applications to Windows 10 from other platforms. Microsoft will pay special attention to the helmet HoloLens. The company plans to start selling test version HoloLens for developers and geeks.

According to rumors, on the first of February Microsoft will introduce the latest smartphone series Lumia, and then take a break until the release of new flagship smartphone series.

Google I/O (from 18 to 20 May – officially announced)

This year the conference Google I/O 2016 will be a logical continuation of last year, because almost none of the announced in the spring of the product and has not been brought to mind. Chrome OS did not receive full support for Android applications. Now on Tap is still not supported in third-party applications. Cardboard is a cheap VR-helmet that does not represent anything serious. Android Wear develops chaotically and it seems that manufacturers are not involved in the software development process. And the biggest question remains Android – the delay in the release of updates for even flagship devices have become totally unacceptable. We believe that Google will slow down and will try to implement what has been planned for a long time.

Apple WWDC (13 to 17 June – not confirmed)

It is expected that this spring Apple will introduce the second generation of Apple Watch and inexpensive smartphone with 4-inch screen.

Over the last year Apple released two new operating systems (tvOS for Apple TV 4 and watchOS for Apple Watch). New OS receive updates with iOS and OS X, so we expect that at WWDC 2016 will be announce the innovations that affect all of its platforms. We believe that most of the innovations would be in watchOS, because the operating system will be redesigned specifically for the second generation of smartwatch. Also Apple Watch 2 will have many new features, such as camera for communication via FaceTime, dozens of new sensors and partial independence from smartphone.

Most users would expect from WWDC 16 the official release of iOS 9.3 and iOS 10.

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If you are still looking for a gift for a family member for Christmas, then take a look at the Google Store, where you can find a deal on the new Chromecast almost for free.

Google reported that Chromecast and Chromecast Audio cost US $30 with a discount of US $5. Moreover, if you buy one of the Chromecast for $30 you also get credit of US $20 to spend on games or other applications in Google Play store. This means that the final price of Chromecast will be $10.

If you buy the package of Chromecast and Chromecast Audio you will receive a discount of US $15 (Regular price of both devices would be $70), but only US $20 credit on Google Play. In total, the two Chromecast will cost $55.

The user will receive credit and discount before January 2. The offer is valid only in the United States and is limited to one per account.

People receive the credit on their Google accounts no later than January 31, 2016 and have one year – until January 31, 2017 – to spend them. As you know, Google Play Store sells movies, TV, applications, books and even newspapers.

Also, people, who purchase and activate a Chromecast before December 31, can rent a free movie on Google Play.

If you want to save a little more, Costco offers both devices for US $50 with $12 credit to spend in Play Store. In addition, Walmart and Best Buy offer each Chromecast for $30 with discount $5.

We want to draw your attention to that the credit of $ 20 is for the purchase of a single Chromecast and you will not receive $40 for the purchase of two devices.

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As you remember, new smartphone Nexus 6P was released in September of this year, after which Google has said that the Gold version of the smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Huawei will be available only to residents of Japan. Just recently, gold Nexus 6P went on sale in Google Store and SoftBank Mobile in Japan.

However, there were rumors that gold version of the best Android smartphone may be available in other countries.

According to the source 9to5Google, gold version of Nexus 6P will be sold in the United States. At the moment, not much is known. As we know, at the end of February will held CES 2016 where the Chinese manufacture Huawei has planned two events. At the first event, Huawei can announce the international sales of gold Nexus 6P, while the second event will be devoted to the start of sales of smartphones Huawei Honor in US market.

Today it became known that Google plans to begin selling smartphones Nexus 6P at popular stores Best Buy in the US.

As you know, Google sells your devices in Google Play Store, but the company also has its own stand in the store Best Buy, where it sells set-top boxes Chromecast, tablets Nexus 9, several notebooks Chromebooks and some other devices.

According to recent reports, the best Android smartphone Nexus 6P will be sold at Best Buy, both online and in retail stores.

Also, perhaps the gold version of Nexus 6P will be sold in stores Best Buy. However, this information is not confirmed.

Would you buy gold Google Nexus 6P in the US? Share your thoughts in comments.

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Google Nexus 6 unlocked 64GB has a very good reviews on the internet

Many people say, that the smartphone has a beautiful AMOLED screen, powerful Snapdragon 805 processor, excellent camera and that was the first device with Android 5.0 Lollipop. Google has released a new model this year – Nexus 6P – which was manufactured by Huawei.  The main features of the new smartphone is fingerprint reader and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is available in stores at a starting price of US $500 for the basic 32GB model. Personally, the fingerprint reader is an interesting feature, but not essential. If you do not need a fingerprint reader, you can safely buy Nexus 6 unlocked 64GB and upgrade to operating system Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The offer is valid only on the territory of the United States. For more details, refer to the website of the seller.

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