Meizu confirms m2 note launch for tomorrow, teases ‘Home button revolution’

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Chinese manufacture Meizu is hosting an event in China tomorrow, where the company has now confirmed to launch the successor m2 note by posting an image on Twitter. The launch event will take place at the China National Convention Center on June 2nd at 2:30pm (12:00pm IST). Continue reading “Meizu confirms m2 note launch for tomorrow, teases ‘Home button revolution’”

Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, C4, M4 Aqua, Coolpad Dazen 1, Dazen X7, Xiaomi Power Banks and more

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In this week’s weekly roundup of major announcements and launches, Sony and Coolpad took the center stage. Sony brought its M4 Aqua and Xperia C4 to India, and announced a global variant of the Xperia Z4 dubbed Xperia Z3+. Coolpad launched two Dazen smartphones – Dazen X7 and Dazen 1 – in the country. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, C4, M4 Aqua, Coolpad Dazen 1, Dazen X7, Xiaomi Power Banks and more”

Coolpad Dazen 1 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Chinese manufacturer Coolpad has launched its budget smartphone dubbed the Dazen 1 in India at Rs. 6,999. It will be the first smartphone by the company to get manufactured in India at Aurangabad “very soon”, said Coolpad’s India Head Varun Sharma during the launch event in New Delhi on Thursday. Continue reading “Coolpad Dazen 1 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Coolpad Dazen X7 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Chinese manufacturer Coolpad on Thursday entered India with the launch of two Dazen brand smartphones – the Dazen X7, and the Dazen 1 priced at Rs. 17,999 and Rs. 6,999 respectively. Both smartphones will only be available online on Snapdeal from June 9. Continue reading “Coolpad Dazen X7 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Google unveils Internet of Things platform “Project Brillo”, developer preview in Q3

 

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Google at I/O 2015 has announced its rumoured Internet of things (IoT) platform called Project Brillo with a goal to offer a simple platform for connected home devices and more. Continue reading “Google unveils Internet of Things platform “Project Brillo”, developer preview in Q3”

Xolo announces new ‘online-only’ sub-brand Black, first smartphone coming in June

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Xolo has announced a new ‘online-only’ sub-brand for India called Black. While the company hasn’t decided upon an e-commerce partner as yet, it detailed that the first smartphone under the Black sub-brand will be launched next month. Continue reading “Xolo announces new ‘online-only’ sub-brand Black, first smartphone coming in June”

Sony Xperia C4 Dual Hands On Impressions

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Sony on Tuesday announced the Xperia C4 Dual in India alongside the launch of water and dust proof mid-range Xperia M4 Aqua Dual smartphone. The Xperia C4 is the successor of last year’s Xperia C3 and was quietly unveiled earlier this month. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C4 Dual Hands On Impressions”

YotaPhone 2 now available in China

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After the recent US launch, YotaPhone 2 is now up for grabs in China. Priced at CNY 4,888 (approximately Rs. 50,000/ $788), the smartphone has been listed by the manufacturer on its official website for pre-order. Continue reading “YotaPhone 2 now available in China”

Nokia N1 tablet now available in Taiwan

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Nokia’s N1 tablet is finally available outside China and is now up for purchase in Taiwan. Priced at TWD 8,199 (approximately Rs. 17,000), the tablet can be bought by an online retailer iSunfa. Continue reading “Nokia N1 tablet now available in Taiwan”

Weekly Roundup: Meizu m1 note, Nubia Z9 mini, Teewe 2, New Macbook Pro, LG Watch Urbane and more

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This week two Chinese smartphone brands made their debut in India – the popular Meizu and ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu m1 note, Nubia Z9 mini, Teewe 2, New Macbook Pro, LG Watch Urbane and more”

Google reportedly set to unveil Android-based ‘Brillo’ OS for IoT devices next week

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Google is reportedly developing a new OS named ‘Brillo’ to power any electronic device that can connect to the Internet aka Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Continue reading “Google reportedly set to unveil Android-based ‘Brillo’ OS for IoT devices next week”

Sony to launch new flagship Xperia Z3 Plus and mid-range M4 Aqua in India on May 26?

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Sony has sent out invites for its upcoming event on May 26 in New Delhi, where the firm is expected to announce another flagship Xperia device with made for India or Asia concept. Remember, we had reported that the 2015 flagship Xperia Z4 was meant for Japan-only and company is preparing one more flagship device- rumoured Xperia Z3 Plus – that will reach other markets. Continue reading “Sony to launch new flagship Xperia Z3 Plus and mid-range M4 Aqua in India on May 26?”

BBM for iOS beta update enhances Timed Message and Message Retract features

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BlackBerry has released a new version of its BBM for iOS beta app that enhances previously introduced Timed Message and Message Retraction features along with several bug fixes and improvements. Continue reading “BBM for iOS beta update enhances Timed Message and Message Retract features”