Apple dismisses rumors about launching its own wireless service

Apple has denied rumors about launching its own wireless service in the US and Europe. The move comes from the company after a Business Insider report claimed that it is testing a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) service.

Apple logo Continue reading “Apple dismisses rumors about launching its own wireless service”

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus full specs surface

Full specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus have surfaced, a week before its official launch on August 13th. This time the full specs sheet has been revealed by a Chinese media.

Samsung-Galaxy-Note-5-S6-Edge-Plus
Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus full specs surface”

Google expands Project Tango tablet sales to South Korea and Canada

Google has announced that it is taking its Project Tango initiative outside of the US. The company has kick started sale of its 3D-mapping tablet in South Korea and Canada.

project tango Continue reading “Google expands Project Tango tablet sales to South Korea and Canada”

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets detailed in hands-on images

More images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 have surfaced prior to its official announcement next week at an Unpacked on August 13th. This time, the phone is seen in some detailed hands-on images.

Galaxy Note 5 hands-on Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets detailed in hands-on images”

Asus may partner with Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in India

Asus is all set to join the “Make in India” initiative by starting manufacturing of smartphones in the country. The Taiwanese smartphone maker will foray into contract manufacturing for its mobile phones in India, as per a latest report from IANS.

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE500KL_fonearena-04 Continue reading “Asus may partner with Foxconn to manufacture smartphones in India”

Skype expands free group voice and video calling for Web and Outlook.com

Skype has expanded its support for free group voice and video calling to Web and Outlook.com. With the latest update, users can add upto 25  people to a voice call and up to 10 to a video call.

skype-web-video Continue reading “Skype expands free group voice and video calling for Web and Outlook.com”

Chrome Beta for Android version 45 gets custom tabs, improved media playback controls and more

Google Chrome Beta for Android has been updated to version 45 with a bunch of new features. The mobile browser is getting custom tabs, media playback tweaks and more.

Chrome logo with Continue reading “Chrome Beta for Android version 45 gets custom tabs, improved media playback controls and more”

Viber updates Android and iOS apps with improved video calling, animated stickers and more

Viber has updated its mobile apps on Android and iOS with a couple of new features. The update that bumps the apps to version 5.5 brings easier video calling, animated stickers, contact sharing and more.

viber video call

Continue reading “Viber updates Android and iOS apps with improved video calling, animated stickers and more”

Android Lollipop adoption hits 18.1%

Google has released Android distribution numbers for June and July. Android Lollipop is now running on 18.1% of Android devices of which 5.0 Lollipop is present on 15.5% of devices while Lollipop 5.1 runs on 2.6%.

android distribution August2015

Continue reading “Android Lollipop adoption hits 18.1%”

Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact live image surfaces in new leak

Live image of upcoming smartphones from Sony have surfaced in a new leak. The handsets in the image that was leaked by @viziLeaks are claimed to be Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact.

sony xperia Z5 Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact live image surfaces in new leak”

Apple said to be testing new service that lets Siri transcribe voicemails

Apple is testing a new service that will let Siri transcribe voicemail messages, according to a latest report from the Business Insider. After these voicemails are transcribed, they are sent as text messages to your phones.

Apple iPhone 6_fonearena-04 Continue reading “Apple said to be testing new service that lets Siri transcribe voicemails”

Fresh renders show thicker iPhone 6s with Force Touch

A latest leak of the iPhone 6s is giving more information about the design of the phone. The renders that were leaked by popular leakster @Onleaks and uSwitchUK show that the iPhone 6S will be thicker than its predecessors.

iphone-6s-leaks-cad Continue reading “Fresh renders show thicker iPhone 6s with Force Touch”

Snapdeal secures $500 million in funding from Alibaba, Foxconn and SoftBank

Snapdeal has secured $500 million in latest round of funding from Alibaba, Foxconn and existing investor SoftBank, according to a latest report from Re/Code. The news comes after a WSJ report from June said that Alibaba and Foxconn are looking to invest in Snapdeal.

snapdeal-logo

Continue reading “Snapdeal secures $500 million in funding from Alibaba, Foxconn and SoftBank”