Huawei has announced second-generation smartwatches – Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic at MWC 2017, as expected. Both the smartwatches run Android Wear 2.0. Continue reading “Huawei Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic with Android Wear 2.0 announced”
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Nokia 5G FIRST end-to-end 5G solution announced in partnership with Verizon
Nokia has announced 5G FIRST end-to-end 5G solution that incorporates AirScale and AirFrame technology, including AirScale massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna, Cloud Packet Core and mobile transport to bring new capabilities to operators. Nokia will make its commercial 5G FIRST end-to-end solution available in the second half of 2017. Continue reading “Nokia 5G FIRST end-to-end 5G solution announced in partnership with Verizon”
Moto Mod with QWERTY keyboard slider coming to Moto Z via Indiegogo
Earlier this week it was reported that we will see 12 new Moto Mods this year. Now, a new Moto Mod with QWERTY keyboard slider will soon be added to the list of Mods for Moto Z. Continue reading “Moto Mod with QWERTY keyboard slider coming to Moto Z via Indiegogo”
Google Spaces group sharing app to shut down on April 17
Google is shutting down its group messaging app Spaces. Launched in May last year, the app allowed groups to share around any topic such as find and share articles, videos and images without leaving the app, since it comes with Google Search, YouTube, and Chrome come built in. Continue reading “Google Spaces group sharing app to shut down on April 17”
Google expands RCS with Android Messages to 27 carriers and OEMs worldwide
Just yesterday, Google rebranded Messenger as Android Messages. Now, the company has officially announced that it is making RCS messaging universally available to users across the world with 27 carriers and device manufacturers launching RCS to Android users with Google. Continue reading “Google expands RCS with Android Messages to 27 carriers and OEMs worldwide”
Qualcomm announces Leap Motion integration
Qualcomm has teamed up with hand tracking company Leap Motion to introduced the first pairing of a natural virtual reality interface on the Snapdragon 835 mobile platform. Continue reading “Qualcomm announces Leap Motion integration”
WhatsApp hits 200 million monthly active users in India
WhatsApp now has 200 million monthly active users in India. The Facebook owned messaging app has reached this milestone by adding 40 million users in just three months at it had 160 million monthly active users in November. Continue reading “WhatsApp hits 200 million monthly active users in India”
Samsung, Arqiva to conduct 5G trials in UK this year
Samsung has announced that it is joining hands with Arqiva, communications infrastructure and media services provider to conduct the United Kingdom’s first 5G trials with a focus on Fixed Wireless Access. The trial is set to take place in the second half of 2017 in London and will involve the deployment of an end-to-end 5G FWA solution network in the city centre, operating in the 28 GHz band. Continue reading “Samsung, Arqiva to conduct 5G trials in UK this year”
Google Messenger renamed as Android Messages
Google had launched standalone SMS app Messenger for Android in 2014. Now, the company is rebranding the app as Android Messages. The renamed app can be seen in Play Store. Google has not revealed the reason behind the rebranding. Continue reading “Google Messenger renamed as Android Messages”
Google Allo to soon get a desktop client
Google’s Allo messenger app is finally getting a desktop client. Nick Fox, Google’s VP of Communications Products has tweeted a screenshot that shows Allo running on the desktop.
Freedom 251 maker Ringing Bells director Mohit Goel booked for fraud
Mohit Goel, director of Freedom 251 maker Ringing Bells has been detained on fraud allegations by the Ghaziabad police. The Noida based company had launched India’s cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 for Rs. 251 in February last year. Continue reading “Freedom 251 maker Ringing Bells director Mohit Goel booked for fraud”
Samsung Galaxy S8 to reportedly go on sale on April 21, LG G6 on March 10
A new report from KorearIT News has shared details about availability of Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 flagship phones. The Galaxy S8 will go on sale on April 21 while the LG G6 will go on sale on March 10, said the report. LG will start pre-registrations for the LG G6 from March 2 to March 9.
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New Nokia 3310 feature phone tipped to sport slimmer design and larger colour display
The MWC 2017 event is all set to kick start this week and all eyes will be on HMD Global as it will introduce the much awaited Nokia phones on February 26. We already know that the company will debut a new version of the iconic Nokia 3310 and now Chinese site Vtechgraphy has shared more details about the phone in a new report.
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Gboard for iPhone gets support for voice typing,15 new languages and Google Doodle
Google has updated Gboard for iPhone with a number of feature. The update that bumps the app to version 1.3.0 brings support for voice typing,15 new languages and Google Doodle. Continue reading “Gboard for iPhone gets support for voice typing,15 new languages and Google Doodle”
Over 50% of people in India will use digital payments by 2020: BCG Report
Digital payments industry in India is expected to reach $500 billion by 2020, with over 50 percent of internet users in the country will be using it, according to a latest report by global telecom body GSM Association and Boston Consulting Group.
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