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Google Nexus 5 Benchmarks

Google launched the Nexus 5, the company’s latest flagship smartphone last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the device. It is manufactured by LG and is powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm quad-core Krait 400 CPU with Adreno 330 GPU. We brought you the benchmarks of the Snapdragon 800 on a reference smartphone few months back. Here we have also compared it in these benchmarks to show you the difference. Since Google has optimized the processor to use the minimal use of CPU cores when the phone is idle, some benchmarks such as Quadrant, AnTuTu and Linpack shows low scores. GPU-based benchmarks doesn’t get affected.

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Sony CP-V3 portable USB charger launched in India for Rs. 1590

Sony CP-V3 Portable Charger

Sony has launched CP-V3, the company’s new portable USB charger in India. It has a capacity of 2,800 mAh and high output of 1.5A that ensures for a fast recharge of smartphones on-the-go. The charger comes in 5 vibrant colors and weighs just 84 grams. It is small, compact and easy-to-carry. It is based on Sony’s Lithium-ion polymer technology that lets the charger retain more than 90 per cent of its capacity at 1,000 charges. The CP-V3 USB Portable Charger can be charged via USB port on PC or using an AC adapter. Continue reading “Sony CP-V3 portable USB charger launched in India for Rs. 1590”

Lenovo P780 Benchmarks

Lenovo launched the P780, successor of the P770 back in June. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the device. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU, better than its predecessor which had a 1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 CPU with PowerVR SGX 531 GPU. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) touch screen IPS display and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with Lenovo’s custom UI on top. Let’s find out how this compete with other devices in range of synthetic benchmark tests when compared to other smartphones.

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SwiftKey 4.3 for Android with Multiple layouts released

SwiftKey 4.3 Layouts for Living

SwiftKey 4.3 – Layouts for Living is now available for Android phones and tablets from the Google Play Store. The SwiftKey 4.3 Beta was launched last month and it was updated recently with fixes and improvements. This update brings multiple layouts such as compact, Thumb and Full that helps you type quickly and comfortably, irrespective of the devices or what context you’re typing in. SwiftKey 4.3 would be available as a free update to all the existing users. Continue reading “SwiftKey 4.3 for Android with Multiple layouts released”

ARCHOS 101 XS 2 Android tablet with Keyboard dock coming to UK in December for 250 GBP

ARCHOS showed off the 10.1 XS 2 with a Keyboard dock at the IFA 2013 in Berlin back in September, now the company has announced the launch date and the price of the tablet for the UK market. It has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core Cortex A9 processor with Mali 400 MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. It has a 2-megapixel rear and front-facing cameras. It also comes with a keyboard dock that also doubles up as a protective cover and also acts a stand for the tablet, as you can see in the image below. It also has front facing stereo speakers. Continue reading “ARCHOS 101 XS 2 Android tablet with Keyboard dock coming to UK in December for 250 GBP”

Google Search for iPhone and iPad updated with Notifications, Reminders and New Google Now Cards

Google has released a major update (v3.1.0) to the Search app for iOS that brings notifications, Reminders, new Google Now Cards and “OK Google” Handsfree voice to search. The Search app has a redesigned and simplified homepage, gestures to zoom or throw away images, One touch sign in if you use other Google apps and Improved voiceover accessibility. Only select cards are available globally and the “Ok Google” requires iPhone 4s or later.

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Cygnett launches new iPhone 5S and 5C cases in India starting from Rs. 1099

Cygnett WorkMate Utility Case for the iPhone 5 and the 5S

Cygnett, popular international digital accessories brand has launched Alternate, WorkMate Utility Case for the iPhone 5 and the 5S and the Form Hard Plastic case for the iPhone 5C in India. The company launched the Two-tone case for iPhone 5 and 5S in India back in September. The Cygnett WorkMate Utility Case offers complete protection for the iPhone. It has Vibration absorbing soft TPU that wraps around a tough PC shell, with an inner chassis of high-density TPU and integrated PET screen guard. The Form Hard Plastic case from the Form series has gloss finish and a hard PC shell with inner motif inlay. it features an aluminium badge accent and offers generous access to all functions including an anti-flashback camera cut out and lay on the table design. Continue reading “Cygnett launches new iPhone 5S and 5C cases in India starting from Rs. 1099”

Xolo Q800 X-Edition with 4.5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor now available for Rs. 11999

Xolo Q800 X-Edition

Xolo launched the Q800 as the company’s first quad-core smartphone back in March, now the Xolo Q800 X-Edition is available from online retailer Flipkart. It has similar specifications as the Q800 including a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display. This one is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, unlike the Q800 that was powered by a MediaTek MT6589M chip. Xolo had be launching phones different variant of the same models in the recent period including the Q700i, A500L and A500S IPS.
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Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices

Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app

Activision released the Call of Duty: Ghosts game for Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360 yesterday, along with the game the company has also released a companion app for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices. The app provides provides several personalized features during and beyond your play sessions including, Call of Duty Clan Wars, Better Multiplayer with Second Screen Functionality, up to date Call of Duty news, events, options check your career stats and more. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices”

Marvel’s Avengers Initiative game now available for Windows Phone 8

Avengers Initiative

Marvel Entertainment has released the Avengers initiative game for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 users finally. The game was launched for iOS devices back in September 2012 and for Android in November last year. This gesture based action game lets you play as either Captain America or the Hulk to round up a super-powered villains like Wendigo, Abomination, The Kronan, and The Skrulls who have escaped from The Vault. Even though the Windows Phone 8 game is just 763MB to download, it requires more than 1.6GB of storage space to install. Continue reading “Marvel’s Avengers Initiative game now available for Windows Phone 8”

ZTE Grand S Flex with 5-inch HD display launched in Europe

ZTE Grand S Flex

ZTE introduced the Grand S Flex few months back for the Chinese market, now the company has launched the phone in the European markets, including Germany, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Spain. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8930 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has 8-megapixel auto focus camera with LED Flash and a 1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “ZTE Grand S Flex with 5-inch HD display launched in Europe”

Puma launches range of Over-Ear and In-Ear headphones in India starting from Rs. 1599

Puma Vortice and Pro Performance Sport

Puma has launched range of headphones including the Vortice Over-Ear headphones and range of In-ear headphones including the Pro Performance Sport, El Diego, Bulldog, Aero and Bread-N-Butter. All these headphones come with a built-in microphone for hands-free conversations. These also come in range of vibrant colors. Continue reading “Puma launches range of Over-Ear and In-Ear headphones in India starting from Rs. 1599”

Nike+ Move app for the iPhone 5S released, uses the M7 co-processor to track your activities accurately

Nike Plus Move

Apple introduced the Nike+ Move at the September 10 iPhone 5S event, and Nike detailed the app along with the Nike+ FuelBand SE in October. The app was supposed to go live on November 6th, but it is already live. The app measures when, where and how you move and shows the NikeFuel based on your activities. You can later compare your movement with your friends or other Nike+ Move users around you.
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mPassport Seva for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone offers Passport related information

mPassport Seva

The Ministry of External Affairs had launched the mPassport Seva mobile app on Android platform, as a pilot, on 21st March 2013, now it has released the app for iPhone and Windows Phone devices too. The app enables Indian Citizens to access passport-related information on their smartphones including status tracking, locating a Passport Office and other general information. It is executed in Public-Private-Partnership mode with Tata Consultancy Services. Continue reading “mPassport Seva for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone offers Passport related information”

Huawei Ascend W2 with 4.3-inch display, Windows Phone 8 official

Huawei Ascend W2

Huawei has finally announced the Ascend W2, the company’s latest smartphone running on Windows Phone 8 after several rumors. It is the successor of the Ascend W1 that was announced at the CES 2013 earlier this year, and packs a 4.3-inch (800 x 480 pixels) WVGA super-sensitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8230 processor. It has a 5 MP auto focus rear camera with 720p HD video recording. The phone has capacitive touch buttons with backlight similar to the color of the phone. Continue reading “Huawei Ascend W2 with 4.3-inch display, Windows Phone 8 official”