Google has released Chrome 48 beta for Android with a bunch of new features. The latest release comes just two days after Google had rolled out the stable version of Chrome 47.
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Xiaomi YI Action Camera now available in the US for $99.95
Xiaomi’s YI Action Camera that was launched in March this year in China is now available in the US.
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Sony acquires Toshiba’s image sensor biz for $155 million
Following reports from October this year, Sony has finally acquired Toshiba’s image sensor business for 19 billion yen that translates to $155 million.
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Reliance JioChat messaging app now present across 9 countries
Jio Chat, the instant messaging app from Jio is now available across nine countries, including India, Canada, United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, Singapore, Australia and China. The messaging app claims to have over 2 million subscribers.
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Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow 9.8% in 2015: Report
2015 will be the first full year of single-digit worldwide smartphone growth, according to a latest forecast from IDC. The research firm has predicted that worldwide smartphone shipments will grow 9.8% in 2015 to a total of 1.43 billion units.
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Samsung agrees to pay Apple $548M over patent lawsuit
The San Jose federal court has ordered Samsung to pay Apple $548M for infringing company’s smartphone patents. Started in 2011, the patent war is still not over as next year, the court will decide if Apple deserves more damages.
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Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note to receive Android Marshmallow update soon
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update will soon hit two Xiaomi devices. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced that Mi 4 and Mi Note will receive the latest Android OS update.
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Global wearables market soars 197.6% in Q3 2015: Report
The worldwide wearables market grew 197.6% in Q3 2015, according to the latest report from IDC. The total shipment volume for the quarter came to 21.0 million units up from the 7.1 million units shipped in Q3 2014.
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Yahoo Messenger makes a comeback with revamped mobile and web apps
Yahoo Messenger, the popular IM service that was a hit especially in the late 90s is coming back. Yahoo has revamped its app on mobile ans web and it now focuses on group messaging.
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Uber to raise $2.1 billion in funding, now values at $62.5 billion
Online taxi hailing company, Uber has is seeking to raise $2.1 billion in latest round of funding, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. Uber has raised the funding on the same day when the four taxi aggregators created an alliance.
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Ola, Didi Kuaidi, Lyft and GrabTaxi join forces to take on Uber
Ola, Didi Kuaidi, Lyft and GrabTaxi have teamed up to create a global ridesharing partnership. The four major regional taxi aggregators have formed an alliance in order to offer seamless coverage for travelers in India, China, Southeast Asia and the US.
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Google launches Cardboard Camera app to create VR Photos
Google has launched Cardboard Camera app for Android that will allow you to turn your phone into a 3D virtual reality camera. Available on the Play Store, the app lets you create VR-style photographs.
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Apple could launch 4-inch iPhone with A9 and Apple Pay in early 2016
Apple is rumored to launch a 4-inch iPhone in early 2016. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note regarding the same saying that Apple’s new 4-inch iPhone will come with high specs.
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OnePlus 2 to go invite-free forever, OnePlus X goes invite-free Dec.5-7
OnePlus has announced that starting December 5 anyone can buy OnePlus 2 without an invite. The Chinese smartphone maker said that it has scrapped the invite system for buying OnePlus 2 forever.
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Android to get new emojis next week, starting with Nexus devices
Your conversations are about to get more lively and fun as Android is all set to receive a bunch of new emojis. Google has confirmed that beginning next week new set of emojis will hit Android devices.
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