Google to bring sponsored search results to Play Store

Google has started testing sponsored test results via a pilot program on Play Store. The initiative will allow developers to advertise their apps directly within the Google Play store.

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Sony teases Xperia Z4 tablet release on March 2 at MWC 2015

Sony has officially teased the Xperia Z4 tablet on its Twitter account. The company has given a sneak peak at the tablet along with the caption “Slimmer. Lighter. Brighter. All will be revealed on 02.03.15.”

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Micromax acquires minority stake in analytics firm

Micromax has as invested in in a local analytics company, as per a latest report from The Economic Times. The report said that the homegrown smartphone maker is planning to invest in a Silicon Valley-based startup that operates in the online price comparison space.

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WhatsApp Web client expands support to Firefox and Opera browsers

WhatsApp for Web is extending its support to two more browsers after its launch on Chrome last month. The web client is now coming to Firefox and Opera browsers.

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Microsoft’s ‘People Sense’ location sharing app goes live as SquadWatch

Microsoft has rolled out a location sharing app following reports earlier this week. Leaked as People Sense, the new app has been launched as SquadWatch on Windows Phone.

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Broadcom launches smartwatch platform, improves Android Wear battery life

Broadcom has introduced a new platform for Android Wear smartwatch that reduces power consumption on these device. The company has announced that its latest products can be used in wearables to boost battery life and improve other features.

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Google updates Calendar for Android with 7 day view, drive integration and more

Google has updated Calendar app for Android with a number of new features and improvements. Most of the features have been added thanks to feedback from Google Calendar users.

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Google rolls out new tools for Android for Work

With an aim to boost use of Android in enterprise market, Google has launched “Android for Work”. Google first announced Android for Work back at its I/O conference in June 2014, but is officially launching its products now.

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Microsoft to discontinue support for Google and Facebook Chat on Outlook.com

Microsoft will discontinue support for Facebook Chat and Google Chat in Outlook.com. In an email to Outlook.com customers, Microsoft said it is removing Google Talk integration “due to Google’s decision to discontinue the chat protocol used by the Google Talk platform.”.

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Apple ordered by Jury to pay $532.9 million in patent trial

Apple has been ordered by the Jury to pay $533 million for infringing patents with iTunes, as per a report from Bloomberg. The company was asked to pay for infringing three patents owned by Smartflash, a Texas-based patent licensing company.

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Microsoft Band updated with new features, keyboard and more

Microsoft has released a major update to its health and fitness band. Launched in October last year, the Microsoft Band is getting more fitness and productivity features and greater integration with other applications and services to better achieve their goals.

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