Google launched Android One program in India back in 2014 partnering with several smartphone players to launch affordable phones running stock Android in the emerging markets. Even though Google continues to release some mid-range Android One phones in markets like Spain and Africa, we haven’t seen any new phones in India for more than a year. Continue reading “Google Android One phones reportedly launching in the U.S. in Q2 2017”
ZTE teased the Hawkeye smartphone with eye-tracking at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) earlier this month, which is based on its Project CSX. It also started its Kickstarter campaign to raise funding for building the phone. Now it has detailed the specifications of the phone. Continue reading “ZTE Hawkeye $199 phone with Eye-Tracking detailed – Snapdragon 625, Android 7.0, 13MP + 12MP dual rear cameras”
Vine has officially completed its transition to the Vine Camera app, as expected. Available on Android and iOS, the Vine Camera app will allow users to make 6-second long looping videos which can be shared on Twitter or saved on your mobile devices.
Continue reading “Vine Camera app now available for Android and iOS”
We all know that Reliance Jio is all set to launch feature phones with VoLTE support soon. We managed to get hold of the first image of the feature phone that is launching soon for Rs. 1299. As you can see from the image, the phone has shortcut keys for MyJio, Jio Live TV, Jio video and Jio Music below the display. Continue reading “Exclusive: First look at Reliance Jio 4G VoLTE feature phone priced at Rs. 1299”
Google had confirmed last month that two Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches are coming in 2017. Now, popular tipster Evan Blass aka evleaks has revealed some important details of the two smartwatches. Continue reading “Google, LG to unveil Watch Sport and Watch Style Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches on Feb. 9”
Nvidia is bringing a major update to its original Shield TV. Dubbed as Shield Experience Upgrade 5.0, the update includes Android 7.0 Nougat, Amazon Video and more. Continue reading “Nvidia original Shield TV to soon get Android 7.0 Nougat, Amazon Video and more”
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Samsung just launched Galaxy C9 Pro, its top-end smartphone in the Galaxy ‘C Series’ in India. It was announced in China back in October last year, packs a 6-inch 1080p Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass screen, is powered by the latest Octa-Core Snapdragon 653 processor, runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) with Samsung’s own UI on top, has 6GB of RAM and has 16-megapixel front and rear cameras. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 653, 6GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 36900”
It looks like Oppo is working on a new smartphone that takes design cues from Xiaomi’s Mi Mix. According to the latest leak, the phone is dubbed as Find 9 and sports bezel-less display on the side and minimal bezel on top and bottom.
Continue reading “Oppo Find 9 images surface hinting at bezel-less design”
Huawei introduced the Mate 9 as its flagship smartphone in the Mate series back in November last year. It comes in standard and Porsche Design edition, we have the standard Huawei Design edition, here is the unboxing.
Qualcomm has announced investment of USD 8.5 million for expansion of their design initiatives in India that will be dubbed as Qualcomm Design in India Program (QDIP). The company has unveiled two programs under this initiative. Continue reading “Qualcomm invests $8.5M to push design initiatives in India, Design in India Program announced”
Sony confirmed Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for a range of smartphones, including the Xperia X series, Z5 series and more last year. Android Nougat update started rolling out for Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ smartphones in November last year, last month Sony Xperia X and Xperia X Compact smartphones got the update, now the update is rolling out for Sony Xperia Z series phones starting from Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium. Continue reading “Android 7.0 Nougat update starts rolling out for Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium”
New information about the upcoming flagship -Xiaomi Mi 6 has surfaced. According to a Weibo user the Xiaomi Mi 6 will come in three different variants.
Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 6 might come in three variants with Snapdragon 835 and MediaTek Helio X30 chipsets”
Age of Empires: Castle Siege, cross-platform real-time strategy game is finally coming to Android in early March, after launching on Windows, Windows Phone and iOS platforms. Developed by Smoking Gun Interactive, the game would be easy to learn, but hard to master allowing the beloved franchise to be accessible to mobile players. Continue reading “Age of Empires: Castle Siege finally coming to Android in March”
While the Cool 1 represents the latest and greatest by the Coolpad, the brand launched an enviable line up over the last year. From category leading budget devices to the very unique triple SIM Mega 3, we also saw the emergence of a new design language. Here’s a quick retrospective on everything we saw from the brand in 2016. Continue reading “Coolpad in 2016 : A Retrospective”
