Office Lens for Windows Phone can now scan business cards

Microsoft has updated the Office Lens app for Windows phone with a couple of new features. The app is getting a new Business Card mode that allows you to capture Business cards and extract their contact information into OneNote.

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Samung Gear VR officially launched in the US for $199.99

Samsung has officially launched the Gear VR headset in the US. Announced in September at IFA 2014, the virtual reality headset is available on Samsung and AT &T website for $199.99.

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Google Chromecast will reportedly land in India this week

Google is finally bringing the Chromecast device to Indian markets officially. According to a report, the popular HDMI media streaming dongle that lets you stream videos and more on a TV will be available in India via Snapdeal.

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Microsoft Torque Search for Android Wear comes to Android smartphones

Microsoft has released the Torque search app for Android smartphones,. The Bing powered voice assistant app was first launched for Android Wear devices in October.

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Delhi Government bans Uber following rape allegations

The Delhi Government has banned Uber cabs in the city in the wake of the rape allegations. The cab driver has been arrested and the Government has banned “all activities” by Uber and even blacklisted the company.

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Google Translate’s next update to have WordLens integration and conversation mode

Google Translate’s upcoming update will add WordLens integration. For those unaware, WordLens is an app which translates visual into texts without a network connection.

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Skype for Windows Phone gets improved chats, bigger emoticons and more

Skype is getting a couple of features for its Windows Phone app. The version 2.25 focuses on enhancing the chatting experience as the chats now open quickly when they are tapped.

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HTC One M8 and M7 GPE devices receiving Android 5.0.1 update

HTC, as promised has started rolling out Lollipop update for One M8 and M7 Google Play Edition (GPE). However, the company is skipping the Android 5.0 and jumping directly to Android 5.0.1.

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Microsoft’s Cortana lands in France, Italy, Germany and Spain

Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana has arrived in a few international markets. The virtual digital assistant is now landing in France, Italy, Germany and Spain.

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Facebook revamps Slingshot with new features and tools

Facebook has updated Slingshot app with a bunch of new features. The redesigned mobile app of the self destructing messaging app is aimed at providing a cleaner and easier interface.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 starts receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop update in Korea

Samsung has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Galaxy S5 devices in South Korea. Galaxy S5 models of Korean mobile carriers SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus  are receiving the Lollipop update from December 5th.

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