Google has appointed former Motorola executive Rick Osterloh to head its new hardware division. The new hardware division will be responsible for Nexus, Chromecast, OnHub, Pixel C, Chromebook, Glass, and more.
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HP has announced a high end Chromebook 13 which is ultra thin and features an anodized aluminum chassis. The Chromebook 13 sports a 13.3-inch QHD display running at 3,200 x 1800 resolution. Continue reading “HP Chromebook 13 with QHD display, Intel Core M processor announced, starts at $499”
Facebook has rolled out Windows 10 Apps for Facebook and Messenger on desktop and Instagram on Windows 10 for Mobile.
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Amkette has launched EvoTV2 Smart Streaming Android Media Player. The device allows users to stream content like movies, songs, games over WiFi.
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Samsung is working on a standalone VR headset. The was confirmed by company’s head of R&D for software and services, Injong Rhee at the ongoing Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco.
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From January 2017, it will be mandatory for all mobiles handsets sold in India to feature a panic button. The new policy comes as an effort to enhance women safety.
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A government panel headed by Secretary of Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) headed by Ramesh Abhishek has recommended exempting iPhone and iPad maker Apple from mandatory local sourcing norms. Continue reading “DIPP panel recommends to exempt Apple from 30% sourcing condition for retail stores”
Worldwide smartphone shipment growth fell flat for first time and this is the smallest year-over-year growth on record. According to a report from IDC, vendors shipped a total of 334.9 million smartphones worldwide in the first quarter of 2016 (1Q16), up slightly from the 334.3 million units in 1Q15.
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Facebook has announced financial results for Q1 2016. The social network has recorded $5.38B in revenue and about 79 percent of that revenue came from mobile advertising.
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In a bid to give Internet of Things (IoT) a push, Samsung has announced ARTIK Cloud an open data exchange platform designed to connect devices and applications.
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In a bid to make it easier for users to switch watch bands, Google has introduced Snap-And-Go MODE for Android Wear. Continue reading “Google debuts Snap-And-Go MODE Watch Bands for Android Wear, starts at $49.99”
ZTE smartphone with model number A2017 has been certified in China at TENAA. The listing comes only a month after the phone had first surfaced on GFXBench.
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YouTube has updated its mobile apps on Android and iOS with a revamped homepage and other UI tweaks as well. Both the apps are getting a visual overhaul for its homefeed. Continue reading “YouTube mobile apps get revamped homepage and improved recommendations”
It looks like Instagram is planning to change the design for its mobile apps. According to a some screenshots, the popular photo sharing app is testing a new black and white design.
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