Global tablet shipments decline 12.6% in Q3 2015: Report

Just yesterday, IDC revealed its numbers for the worldwide smartphone shipment and today, the research firm is out with report for the global tablet shipments.  A total of 48.7 million units were shipped in the Q3 2015, reporting a 12.6% decline owing to the challenges faced by the tablet market.

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Google is planning to merge Chrome OS into Android

Google is looking forward to merge Chrome OS into Android, as per a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. The company is planning to fold its Chrome OS that is used in personal computers into the popular Android mobile OS by 2017.

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Sony launches new headphones and in-ear headphones in India, price starting Rs 6,990

Sony has launched new hi-resolution headphone and noise cancelling in-ear headphones in India. The company has launched these new headphones in the MDR series.

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Snapchat adds rewind, fast-forward, and slow-motion video filters

Snapchat is bringing a bunch of important video filters to its Android and iOS apps in latest update. The app now gets “Speed Modifiers,” a new feature that lets you apply slow-motion, fast-forward or rewind actions to your videos.

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Microsoft revamps Outlook app for iOS and Android, will integrate Sunrise Calendar app

Microsoft has revamped the Outlook app for Android and iOS with a new UI and other improvements. Outlook for iOS receives a clean, refined new look that puts your email, calendar, people and files front and center.

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Samsung brings designer watchbands for Gear S2, teams up with brands

Samsung has teamed up with popular brands and designers to bring colorful and snappy watchbands for the recently launched Gear S2 smartwatch. The company has partnered with companies from its Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program (SMAPP) to bring colorful options for watch bands.

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Microsoft Arrow Launcher exits beta, now available for Android

Microsoft has officially launched the Arrow launcher for Android. The app that comes from Microsoft Garage Project  makes it easy to find, launch and get back to your favorite apps instantly.

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Worldwide smartphone shipments hit 355.2M, soars 6.8% in Q3 2015: IDC

Smartphone vendors shipped a total of 355.2 million smartphones worldwide in Q3 2015, up 6.8% from the 332.6 million units in Q3 2014, as per the latest report from IDC.

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Skype adds video message filters to Android and iOS, updates iPhone app with 3D Touch

Skype has added video message filters for Android, iPhone and iPad in the latest update. Video filters are essentially video effects that let you add more fun to your Skype video messages.

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Flipkart teams up with Spice Hotspot to showcase smartphones in retail stores

Flipkart has joined hands with smartphone retailer Spice Hotspot to showcase its smartphone portfolio in retail stores across India. Under the partnership, the duo will set up exclusive experience zones with live demo phones on display.

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Apple adds carrier billing for iTunes and App Store in Germany

Apple has started rolling out carrier billing for iTunes and App Store in Germany with carrier O2.  Customers can now link a phone number to their iTunes account and use carrier billing for purchases, as per a report from TechCrunch.

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Twitter records $569 million in revenues for Q3 2015, claims 320M MAU

Twitter has announced its earnings report for the third quarter and recorded $569 million in revenues, up 58% year-over-year. It had issued guidance that it would generate $545 to $560 million in revenue.

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