In today’s update of technology news: Barron’s says Facebook stock may soar; Android operating system “Nougat” out of Beta; and Samsung to sell refurbished smartphones.
Facebook Inc. stock could leap 20 percent or more in the next year, according to a report in the investment magazine Barrons.
The report says Facebook’s rising ad revenue could spur the stock jump. Its shares sold for $124 Friday but Barron’s says it could hit $153 in a year.
For the full story see: http://www.barrons.com/articles/facebook-can-climb-more-than-20-1471670309
Android “Nougat,” out of Beta
Google’s OS 7, “Nougat,” the newest version of its Android software, is out of public
Beta today. But you may not see it on your device soon.
It includes new features such as multi-window tasking, new battery saving modes, support for Google’s upcoming VR platform and more.
Most Android users won’t get the update for weeks or more. For the full story at C/Net see: http://www.cnet.com/news/google-android-nougat-released-for-nexus-devices/
Samsung will sell refurbished premium smartphones
Reuters reports that Samsung Electronics Ltd plans to sell refurbished high end smartphones as early as next year, according to an unnamed source.
The report says Samsung would refurbish premium phones returned to it for one-year upgrade programs. For the Reuters story see: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-samsung-elec-phones-refurbishment-idUSKCN10X0FT
