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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We have previously written about the best deals on Apple products and best deals on Android smartphones. But if you do not need nothing of that? We decided to collect the best deals for Christmas.

Microsoft Surface 3 for $100 off

Microsoft have an attractive deal on a new tablet. You can buy Microsoft Surface 3 with discount $100. In addition, during the ordering process, you can select keyboard Type Cover only for $79.99 (regular price $130).

Buy Surface 3 for $400

Game console Xbox One for $299

You still have time to buy a game console with a big discount. However, you should hurry, because the deal ends December 26.

If you do not have time to buy game console, you may find the right thing at the time of another sell-off Microsoft, which held since December 22 to January 7.

Sony Alpha A6000 for $700

Fast mirrorless camera is a good buy. Best Buy has a deal that offers to buy the camera with 16-50mm power zoom lens and a 55-210mm zoom lens for only $700. It should be recalled that the standard price of the kit is $1150.

Buy Sony Alpha A600 for $700 at Best Buy

Fitness Tracker Garmin Vivofit 2 for $70

Garmin Vivofit 2 is a good fitness tracker with excellent battery. Tracker is always on the screen and water resistance. However, the bracelet is not equipped with heart rate sensor, which can be a big drawback for some users. Even with this flaw, the price is only $70, which is almost two times cheaper than a regular price!

Buy Garmin Vivofit 2 for $69.99 at Amazon

GoPro Hero4 Session for $199

You may have noticed that the price of many devices have fallen by half before Christmas. GoPro Hero4 Session is not an exception. The most Popular Action Camera is available for only $199. I think that only on Christmas you can buy this camera is two times cheaper than its normal price.

Buy GoPro HERO4 Session for $199 at Amazon

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