Google app may soon get “Ok Google” offline command capability

Google app will soon allow you to give the “Ok Google” voice command even when you are offline. As per a new code for the app users will be able to use the voice command without an active data connection.

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iBall Andi Avonte 5 Android smartphone with 8MP rotating camera launched for Rs. 5999

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iBall has launched Avonte 5, the company’s first smartphone with a 180-degree rotatable 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash for capturing better selfies. It has a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) FWVGA PS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat). It has chambered stereo speakers. Continue reading “iBall Andi Avonte 5 Android smartphone with 8MP rotating camera launched for Rs. 5999”

Facebook testing photo editor feature similar to Snapchat

With an aim to ramp up its photo offering, Facebook is testing a new Snapchat like feature that lets you add filters, text, stickers and more on photos before you post them on the social network.

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Meizu m2 note Review

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Meizu introduced the first model in the note series, the m1 note at the end of last year and released it into the markets by January this year. So it came as a surprise to most of us seeing that Meizu announced its successor earlier this month in China. That is because Meizu are trying to follow a really fast update schedule. Sony themselves had two flagship models a year until very recently but Meizu are trying to release a new update to a phone every quarter. While it is good news to some, it may anger many of the customers who quite recently purchased the m1 note. Especially in India where the m1 note was launched in the later half of May 2015 and just around 2 weeks later, Meizu announced the m2 note. The m2 note is definitely an improved version of the m1 note. There is a new home button, added features and some other improvements have been made as well. But let us just dive into the review to see how good of a phone the m2 note exactly is.

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Samsung’s new battery technology could double smartphone battery life

8afd7_samsung-logoSamsung, the smartphone manufacturer, is amongst the few cell phone companies out there that manufacture the majority of their components in-house. From the chipset to the display and even the battery so it is quite interesting to note this new bit of information regarding an innovation in their battery making process. Continue reading “Samsung’s new battery technology could double smartphone battery life”

Micromax Unite 3 Review

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Micromax launched the Unite 3 Q372 recently, as the successor of last year’s Unite 2 A106. The Unite 2 had Indic keyboard with text input in 20 Indian languages, the new Unite 3 smartphone has Firstouch keyboard that lets users translate and transliterate in 10 regional languages. Micromax has also upgraded the camera in the new Unite smartphone. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more

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This week, Sony finally launched its 2015 flagship Xperia device dubbed Xperia Z3+ in India. Lenovo got its budget phablet K3 Note, and Fitbit officially made its debut in the country. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more”

Quad-HD Windows 10 phone confirmed – Might be the Lumia 940 XL

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In April, we brought to you news about the Lumia 940 and the 940 XL. The Lumia 940 is expected to have a 5.2″ screen while the 940 XL is expected to pack a larger 5.7″ screen. An ad network has apparently listed two devices with model numbers RM-1104/1105 and RM-1100 which fall right into place with the two rumoured 940 phones.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design revealed in case renders

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New renders of a case that are apparently meant for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 give us a glimpse of the upcoming handset’s design. The handset is expected to be announced at IFA later this year in September.

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Apple’s suppliers start working on iPhones with force touch technology

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Apple first debuted the force touch technology with the Apple Watch and the new Macbook. A lot of rumours started circulating saying that Apple will use this technology in the upcoming iPhones as well. Now apparently Apple’s suppliers have started manufacturing the iPhones with Force Touch already.

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Sony E5663 specifications surface – Comes with a 4.6″ 1080p display, 13MP front camera and 3GB RAM

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If a new set of scores posted on GFXBench have anything to say then it is that Sony is working on a new powerful compact smartphone that has even better specifications than the XPERIA Z3 Compact. The device in question has the model number E5663. It comes with a 4.6″ 1080p display, 3GB of RAM and a 13 Megapixel front facing camera.

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Samsung inks a MoU with LG U+ to develop 5G technology

Samsung has signed MoU with Korean telecommunications operator LG U+ to jointly develop next generation 5G technology. The deal is aimed at boosting Korea’s lead in 5G research.

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Sony Xperia Z3+ Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony finally launched the Xperia Z3 successor in India dubbed the Sony Xperia Z3+, as it was expected to be called in the country. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3+ Hands On and Photo Gallery”

BBM update brings Material Design revamp, Private Chats and more

BlackBerry has overhauled BBM mobile apps on all the platforms with a bunch of features. The BBM app on Android, iPhone and BlackBerry 10 will get new improvements in the latest update.

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