Google has updated its Google News & Weather app for Android to version 2.2 that brings several new features. The latest update includes, new weather graphs, searchable news, dark color theme, curated stories from publishers and more. You can check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “Google News & Weather for Android updated with weather graphs, dark theme and more”
SanDisk Corporation has launched SanDisk Ultra Fit, the company’s latest high-speed USB 3.0 compact Flash Drive for PCs and other devices. This comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB memory variants, offering reliable storage in minimal space. The 64GB and 32GB versions offer write speeds up to 10 times faster than standard USB 2.0 drives, while the 16GB version offers up to 5 times faster write speeds than standard USB 2.0 drives. Continue reading “SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 Compact Flash Drive launched, starts at Rs. 799”
NTT Docomo has expanded its inbound LTE roaming service in Japan for customers from the Azores, Australia, Christmas Island, Greece, Madeira, New Zealand and Portugal. This will enable customers from 37 countries and regions have access to Docomo’s extra-high-speed LTE network (up to 150Mbps), Xi (read crossy) when traveling in Japan beginning December 5. SmarTone users in Hong Kong can also enjoy Docomo’s roaming service in Japan starting from December 5th, 2014. Continue reading “NTT Docomo expands inbound LTE roaming to 37 countries, regions”
Lenovo has launched the Lenovo S580, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the S-series in India. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lenovo S580 with 5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor launched for Rs. 8999”
Spice Retail has launched Stellar 520n, an upgraded version of the Spice Stellar 520 that was launched back in July. It has 5-inch HD OGS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 8GB of internal storage compared to 4GB of storage in the Stellar 520. It comes pre-loaded with WhatsApp and Opera. Continue reading “Spice Stellar 520n with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6999”
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 went on sale in India back in October for Rs. 20,900 as the successor to last year’s Mega series. This time Samsung decided to release only one phone called Mega 2 with a 6-inch HD display, compared to 6.3-inch HD screen on the Mega 6.3 and 5.8-inch qHD screen on the Mega 5.8. It has a faster processor and looks better than the Mega 6.3. Is the Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 a good upgrade? Is this worth the price? Let us find out in the complete review.
Yota Devices launched the YotaPhone 2 in Russia yesterday. It was officially launched at an event in London few hours back. Originally announced at the MWC earlier this year, the YotaPhone 2 has a a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display, is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a full-touch control on its always-on electronic paper display (EPD) on the other side. The full-touch E Paper screen offers up to 50 hours of battery life when reading on the always-on display. Continue reading “YotaPhone 2 with 5-inch 1080p AMOLED and 4.7-inch e-Ink screens launched for 699 Euros”
OnePlus launched the OnePlus One smartphone in India yesterday for Rs. 21,999. Now the OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones, Silver Bullet Earphones, Flip covers, Protective clear case and screen protector are available in India from online retailer Amazon. The OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones was introduced in October in partnership with JBL. Continue reading “OnePlus JBL E1+ Earphones, Silver Bullet Earphones and Flip covers go on sale in India”
Almost three weeks after releasing the OTA updates and pushing Android 5.0 (Lollipop) factory images, Google has released factory images for Android 5.0.1 for the Nexus 9, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) and also pushed the same to AOSP. There is no official changelog for this minor update, but according to a commenter over at the Android Police, this update is to fix a bug that could cause stray input on the lock screen to erase everything on the device. Continue reading “Google releases Android 5.0.1 factory images, pushes AOSP builds”
Yota Devices announced the YotaPhone 2 back in February at the MWC. Last month the company announced that the smartphone would be launched at an event in London on December 3rd. It launched the smartphone at an event in Russia today and it is priced at 32,990 Rubles (US$605 / 490 Euros approx). It is available for purchase from the official online store in Russia. At the event the company’s CEO confirmed to Sputnik that it will go on sale in Europe this week. It will roll out in 20 European countries this year and will go on sale in China and the rest of Asia-Pacific early 2015 with Canada and Latin America later. This first YotaPhone was launched for 499 Euros, so it is likely to be at a similar price in Europe. Continue reading “YotaPhone 2 launched in Russia, to go on sale in Europe this week”
Vivo is all set to unveil the Vivo X5 Max smartphone at an event in China on December 10th. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 4.75mm slim body, thinner than the 4.85mm Oppo R5, which is currently the world’s slimmest smartphone. The smartphone got certified on TENAA last month. It measures 153.9 × 78 × 4.75mm and weighs 146 grams. Continue reading “Vivo X5 Max with 4.75mm thin body to be announced on December 10”
Samsung introduced the Samsung Gear Circle, a Bluetooth Stereo headset along with the Samsung Gear S smartwatch back in August. It was launched in India along with the Gear S back in October at Rs. 8,500. Now the headset is available for purchase from the official Samsung India eStore for Rs. 5,599.
Continue reading “Samsung Gear Circle Bluetooth Stereo headset goes on sale in India for Rs. 5599”
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360H/DS) was briefly listed on Flipkart back in October. Now the smarpthone is available for purchase from retail stores for Rs. 9,599, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom, It has a 4.5-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has support for 14 Indian languages. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Core Prime launching in India soon for Rs. 9599”
Obi Boa S503, the company’s latest smartphone is now available from eBay. It has a 5-inch HD screen, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity similar to most other Obi smartphones. Continue reading “Obi Boa S503 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 7580”
Videocon Telecom has announced that it has upgraded its network to 2.75G EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution) by investing around Rs. 130 crores. This promises speeds of up to 473.6 Kbps, about 6 times the maximum speeds delivered by conventional 2G Network. Continue reading “Videocon Telecom upgrades its network to 2.75G EDGE”
