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Jio SIM with unlimited 4G for 90 days now available for Gionee, Karbonn, Lava and Xolo 4G phones
Jio Preview offer is now officially available for all Gionee, Karbon, Lava and Xolo 4G devices. This lets users enjoy free 90 days of unlimited data, calls and messaging for 90 days. Yesterday it expanded to YU, Micromax, TCL and Alcatel 4G devices, last week it was expanded to Samsung and LG 4G smartphones, earlier this week it was expanded to ASUS and Panasonic devices. Continue reading “Jio SIM with unlimited 4G for 90 days now available for Gionee, Karbonn, Lava and Xolo 4G phones”
Nextbit Robin Giveaway Winner Announcement
Hello readers! We started our Nextbit Robin giveaway last week teaming up with Nextbit to giveaway two Nextbit Robin (Special Edition MintNight and Limited Edition Ember) smartphones. The giveaway ended a few days back, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway, the response has been amazing. Are you the lucky winner of the Robin handset? Find out below. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Giveaway Winner Announcement”
Nextbit Robin Ember variant launched in India
Nextbit has finally launched the limited edition Ember color variant of the Robin smartphone in India on Flipkart for Rs. 19,999. It was expected to launch earlier this month. The limited edition variant has a black back with bright red end caps. Continue reading “Nextbit Robin Ember variant launched in India”
InFocus Bingo 50+ with 3GB RAM, metal body, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 7999
Infocus has launched Bingo 50+, it’s latest budget 4G smartphone in the Bingo series and the successor of Bingo 50 that was launched earlier this year. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735 processor, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with InLife UI 2.0 and a 8-megapixel auto focus front-facing camera, similar to the Bingo 50, but his has a larger 5.5-inch HD display and has a 13-megapixel rear camera. Continue reading “InFocus Bingo 50+ with 3GB RAM, metal body, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 7999”
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10 with Quad HD display, 4G LTE, 9300mAh battery surfaces
Lenovo is all set to introduce new devices at the IFA next week. Now Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10 has surfaced ahead of the event. It will have a 10-inch Quad HD screen and will be powered by Hexa-Core Snapdragon 650 processor. It also has a unique convertible design, including Hang mode, similar to other Yoga tablets. It will be just 4.7mm at its thinnest point and will have leather finish on the back. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10 with Quad HD display, 4G LTE, 9300mAh battery surfaces”
High end smartphones record 35% growth, feature phones still in demand in Q2 2016: CMR
The mobile handset market made a healthy comeback in Q2 2016 thanks to upward movements in feature phones as well as smartphones, according to CMR’s India Monthly Mobile Handset Review.
Google Duo for Android clocks 5 million downloads in a week
Google launched its Duo video calling app for Android and iOS devices last week, after announcing it at the Google I/O back in May. Today the company’s CEO Sundar Pichai said that the Duo app for Android has crossed 5 million downloads in a week, even though the Play Store shows that the installs are between 1 million and 5 million. Continue reading “Google Duo for Android clocks 5 million downloads in a week”
Intex Aqua Power HD 4G with 5-inch HD display, 3900mAh battery launched for Rs. 8363
Intex has launched Intex Aqua Power HD 4G, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series, which is the successor of the Intex Aqua Power HD that was launched last year. It packs a 5-inch HD screen, is powered by the same 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592M processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and comes with a 3900mAh battery. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Power HD 4G with 5-inch HD display, 3900mAh battery launched for Rs. 8363”
Google Drive for Android lets you add file and folder shortcuts to homescreen
Google has updated Drive for Android with new feature that makes it easier to access your files.
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Unicode proposes gendered emoji support, new professions and more for Emoji 4.0
Unicode has revealed details of the new draft it has proposed for Emoji 4.0. The updates for Emoji 4.0 includes gendered emoji support, new professional emojis, additional support for skin tones, new flags and emoji upgrade to non emoji characters.
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Project Fi’s WiFi Assistant coming to all Nexus devices
Google’s Project Fi which was opened to all users since March comes with a WiFi Assistant feature that allows you to automatically and securely connect to open WiFi networks. The feature that was exclusive to Project Fi users will now be available for all Nexus devices. Continue reading “Project Fi’s WiFi Assistant coming to all Nexus devices”
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, metal body, 4100mAh battery announced
Xiaomi just announced Redmi Note 4, the company’s latest smartphone in the Redmi series at an event in China. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) to focus in just 0.3 seconds, comes with dual-tone LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the back. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, metal body, 4100mAh battery announced”
LeEco to inaugurate its first manufacturing facility for ‘Make in India’ on August 30
LeEco in consonance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative is all set to inaugurate its first ever manufacturing facility in India. The inauguration ceremony will be held on 30th August in New Delhi in the presence of current Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad. Continue reading “LeEco to inaugurate its first manufacturing facility for ‘Make in India’ on August 30”
LYF Water 10 with 5-inch display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8699
Reliance Retail has launched LYF Water 10, The latest smartphone in the LYF Water series with 4G VoLTE support. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek SoC, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LYF Water 10 with 5-inch display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8699”