Google Maps for Android gets support for Local Guides and more

Google has updated Maps for Android with new features. The company is adding integration for Local Guides service that has users reviewing local businesses and share them with others.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 Photo Gallery

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Samsung launched the Galaxy A3 smartphone in India last month for Rs 20,500 along with the Galaxy A5. The phone sports a full metallic unibody design. We have seen the unboxing of the phone now lets take a look at the hardware in this photo gallery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A3 Photo Gallery”

Samsung leads smartphone market in India: Counterpoint Report

Yesterday, Canalys report stated that Micromax pipped Samsung to become India’s top smartphone vendor. However, a latest report from Counterpoint is stating that Samsung is still the top smartphone maker in the country for Q4, 2014.

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Yahoo Mail for Android gets flight notifications, package tracking and more

Yahoo Mail for Android has been updated with a couple of features. The company has taken a cue from Google and added features like  notifications, package tracking that are offered by Now cards.

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Instagram update for Android and iOS brings looping videos

Instagram has updated its Android and iOS app with a new video feature. Now videos shared on Instagram will bring endlessly continue to loop which essentially means that they will be replayed automatically.

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Apple reportedly planning to make Beats powered music streaming service

Apple is looking forward to launch a music streaming service that is powered by Beats, according to a report from 9to5Mac. The service which is currently has no name yet, is also said to be coming to iTunes and Apple TV.

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Google buys kids storytelling app maker Launchpad Toys

Google has acquired Launchpad Toys, a kids storytelling app maker for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2010, Launchpad Toys makes popular mobile apps for children including an augmented reality app called TeleStory.

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Twitter and Google reportedly team up to display tweets in search results

Twitter and Google have signed a deal to ensure that tweets now appear in Google search, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. The deal has been signed but is still not officially announced by both the companies, added the report.

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Inventec to kickstart production in Chennai, might build Xiaomi devices

Inventec, a major Taiwanese supplier of Chinese phone brand Xiaomi will begin mass production at a new factory in India, according to a report from Digitimes.

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Google Play Music gets navigation drawer, redesigned pages and more

Google Play Music has been updated with a couple of features and redesigned UI. The latest revamp comes months after it first received Material Design features in October.

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