Presentation and packaging are integral to the Apple experience. While the company maintains strict control over the packaging design of its own products, third party accessories in Apple stores don’t necessarily adhere to those guidelines. Continue reading “Apple to start selling third party accessories in co-designed packaging”
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Amazon Cloud Drive app debuts on iOS
Following up the launch of its Android apps, Amazon’s Cloud Drive debuted today on the iOS platform. Cloud Drive is Amazon’s answer to the other major internet storage providers. The differentiating factor here is that Amazon has introduced multiple apps for specific use cases to be able to manage files better. Continue reading “Amazon Cloud Drive app debuts on iOS”
Microsoft Xbox Music gets rebranded as Groove ahead of Windows 10 launch
Ahead of the much awaited launch of Windows 10, Microsoft has announced their intentions to rebrand Xbox Music. The service that isn’t really tied in to the Xbox gaming platform at all will now be known as Groove. Continue reading “Microsoft Xbox Music gets rebranded as Groove ahead of Windows 10 launch”
Higher resolution images coming soon to Instagram
Instagram has become the defining social network of our generation when it comes to image sharing. The cultural relevance and popularity of the application was such that the social networking giant, Facebook, invested USD 1billion to acquire the service. Through all of this, the company has stuck to the somewhat antiquated low resolution images that it launched with. This is about to change. Continue reading “Higher resolution images coming soon to Instagram”
Chinese consumer rights group sues Samsung & Oppo for bloatware on handsets
Long have Android OEMs been reprimanded by reviewers and consumers for loading up smartphones with a large number of applications as bloatware. It looks like that this might be able to change, at least in China. Continue reading “Chinese consumer rights group sues Samsung & Oppo for bloatware on handsets”
Leaked BlackBerry Venice render gives us a glimpse at upcoming Android running slider
It is no surprise that BlackBerry is working on a slider device that packs a dual edged display. This is the same great display that we’ve seen on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and for obvious reasons, it immediately piqued our interest in the device. More importantly, it is believed that this will be the first Android running handset from the company that has historically stuck to their roots and marched on with various iterations of the not so stunning BlackBerry OS. Continue reading “Leaked BlackBerry Venice render gives us a glimpse at upcoming Android running slider”
Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities
A feature that has become the mainstay of most Android flagships might finally be heading over to the Apple iPhone. The next generation iPhone 6S is believed to be packing a higher resolution 12MP camera and a faster processor that will enable video recording at the Ultra High Definition spec if rumors are to be believed. Continue reading “Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities”
Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016
Casio has historically been known as a maker of reliable digital timepieces that can take a beating. Over the years, the company has introduced a range of smart and quirky features that in some ways can be termed as smart features in their own right. However, a true smartwatch from the Japanese company has so far remained elusive. This is all set to change. Continue reading “Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016”
Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal
Microsoft’s patent licensing business has been known to be one of the more profitable ventures for the company. Indeed, the acquisition of Finnish giant Nokia was to a large degree for its large patent portfolio which would open more revenue streams for Redmond. Microsoft’s patent portfolio stretches across multiple verticals within the telecom industry due to which they have aggressively chased and entered patent licensing deals with major smartphone brands earning them anywhere between $5-$15 per handset sold. Continue reading “Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal”
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant with i7 processor and 128GB storage announced, priced at $1299
While we still wait for a full fledged upgrade to the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, Redmond has released yet another SKU for the surprisingly popular tablet. The new SKU of the Surface Pro 3 integrates the Core i7 processor of the higher end version while cuts down on storage to make it just that much more affordable for users. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant with i7 processor and 128GB storage announced, priced at $1299”
PSA: Apple Music goes live tonight in India at 8:30pm
Apple has finally bit the bullet and is about to enter the very competitive music streaming business. We’ve already brought you the nitty gritty of the service. In a gist, Apple Music is essentially Cupertino’s version of Spotify or Rdio with some decidedly Apple twists. Continue reading “PSA: Apple Music goes live tonight in India at 8:30pm”
iTunes Match song limit to be bumped up to 100,000 tracks
Apple was quick to get onboard the music locker service game when it launched iTunes Match back in 2011. As the name suggests, a music locker service lets you match or upload your own music to the company’s cloud storage and you can then stream the music from any supported device. To curb unintended use, there have always been limits to the amount of music you can upload to Apple’s service. Looks like that is about to get a major upgrade. Continue reading “iTunes Match song limit to be bumped up to 100,000 tracks”
Samsung’s new battery technology could double smartphone battery life
Samsung, 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”
OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support
Chromecast support is fast becoming a key feature expected in more or less all media related applications. Support for Google’s budget friendly streaming dongle means that you can send media from your phone to your television effortlessly without requiring extensive technical know-how. Today, popular cloud storage service OneDrive adds support for Chromecast casting via its version 3.2 upgrade. Continue reading “OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support”
WhatsApp voice calling now available on Windows Phone
Back in March, WhatApp started rolling out voice calling functionality to Android users. The company updated their iOS application next to bring the much awaited feature to the vast number of users of Apple’s hardware. Today, the company is finally bringing voice calling to WhatsApp users on Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. Continue reading “WhatsApp voice calling now available on Windows Phone”