Google Wallet has updated its mobile apps for Android and iOS with several features. For starters, users can now manage gift cards and redeem them. They can can store their gift cards within the app simply by taking a photo of the barcode or typing the info in. The app already did the same thing for loyalty cards.
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BlackBerry unveils its Digital Voice Assistant
Following the footsteps of Apple, Google and Windows, BlackBerry has announced its own digital voice assistant. Dubbed simply as ‘BlackBerry Assistant’, the company has introduced it for BB 10.3 OS. The voice assistant will debut on BlackBerry Passport that was announced recently.
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Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual gets Android 4.4.2 update
Sony has started rolling out Android KitKat 4.4.2 update to Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual. The update will be released over the coming weeks in markets across the globe. Both the devices were launched earlier this year with Android Jelly Bean 4.3.
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Google to subsidize Android One handsets in India: Report
Yesterday there was a report that Celkon and Intex are the new handset partners for Google’s Android One project. Now, fresh reports are stating that Google will subsidize the handsets to give them a price tag below $100 (Rs 6000).
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Google search on mobile now alerts you about website compatibility
In a bid to improve your search result on mobile, Google has added a new feature. The latest update will now alert users if a certain website is not compatible with their Android smartphone or tablet.
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Samsung reportedly buying SmartThings home automation company for $200 million
Samsung is in talks to acquire a smart home automation company SmartThings for $200 million, according to a report from TechCrunch. SmartThings is company that produces home automation products that can be controlled with an Android and iOS smartphone app.
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40,000 units of Asus Zenfone smartphones sold in four days in India
Asus recently launched its budget friendly range of Zenfone handsets in India. Today, the company has announced that 40,000 units of the smartphones have already been sold within 4 days of the debut in Indian market. Asus launched the Zenfone 4 starting at Rs 5,999, Zenfone 5 starting at Rs 9,999 and Zenfone 6 at Rs. 16,999. The Zenfone series is available online only on Flipkart and through Asus’s authorized channels since its launch in India on July 9th.
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Snapchat for iOS and Android updated with geofilter locations
Snapchat has added a new feature to its Android and iOS app that special image filters depending on your location. The ‘geofilters’ add a custom sticker to your photo and are unlocked only when you are in a specific place or city.
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Celkon and Intex to be the next partners for Google’s Android One initiative
Google announced its ambitious Android One program at the I/O conference last month. Under this initiative aimed at creating low cost Android smartphone, the company had partnered with three smartphone markers from India viz; Karbonn, Micromax and Spice.
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Two HTC senior executives leaving the company
Even though HTC reported profits of US$ 81 million after losses, it is still seeing tough times ahead with difficult smartphone sales and declining revenues. Now, two more top executives of the company are resigning from the company at a crucial time. The news comes after the company’s head of the design Scott Croyle announced his departure in April.
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Apple and IBM collaborate to push iOS to enterprise customers
With an aim to bring iPhones and iPads to enterprise customers, Apple has teamed up with IBM. As a result of the partnership, IBM will create more than 100 business-focused apps and Apple will sell iPhones and iPads pre-loaded with specific apps to companies across the globe.
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Skype for Windows 8.1 gets free group video calling
Microsoft has updated Skype for Windows 8.1 by adding support for free group video calling. The feature will let Windows 8.1 tablet or two-in-one device users enjoy free group video calls.
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Amazon rolls out Amazon Cart service in India
Amazon has introduced its popular shopping service #AmazonCart in India. The latest shopping experience enables Indian customers to buy products from Amazon directly through Twitter.
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LinkedIn acquires news alert service Newsle
LinkedIn has bought Newsle, a news alert service that brings news about people that are important to you. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Nokia Camera updated with few improvements, likely to be renamed as Lumia Camera
Nokia Camera app has been updated with few tweaks. The version 4.8.1.1. brings improved Inline Video Playback and living images playback in Camera Roll. In addition, the camera has got improved focus indicator on devices with continuous Autofocus. Other than this the app gets bug fixes and improvements.
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