Facebook and Unity team up for desktop gaming platform

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Facebook has joined hands with gaming development platform Unity to build a dedicated desktop gaming platform. Unity will integrate support for the Facebook platform, including an all-new PC gaming platform currently in development.

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Sony teases new smartphone and accessories for September 1 at IFA 2016

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Even though we already know that Sony’s IFA press conference is scheduled for September 1st, today the Japanese company has sent out invites for the event along with a teaser that shows different products. Continue reading “Sony teases new smartphone and accessories for September 1 at IFA 2016”

Apple Watch 2 to reportedly not support cellular connectivity

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The next generation Apple Watch was tipped to come with a cellular connectivity. However, a new report from Bloomberg states that Apple is facing issues with battery life for a version of the upcoming Apple Watch 2 with cellular connectivity.

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Android 7.0 Nougat update could hit Nexus devices on August 22

Google already confirmed that it will roll out Android 7.0 Nougat sometime in Q3 2016. Now Canadian mobile provider Telus has updated their software schedule that says that both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphones will get the Android Nougat update on August 22nd. Continue reading “Android 7.0 Nougat update could hit Nexus devices on August 22”

Uber and Volvo team up for self driving cars

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Uber has teamed up with Volvo to develop self driving cars. Both the companies have entered into an agreement to develop new base vehicles that will be able to incorporate the latest developments in AD technologies including fully autonomous cars.

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Huawei P9 Camera Samples

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Definitely the most important part of the P9 is the camera. Lets get the specifications out of the way first. The P9 has Dual 12 Megapixel Sony IMX286 sensors at the back which make use of Leica optics. One is RGB while the other is a Monochrome sensor. Both of them have a 27mm focal length, an f2.2 aperture and are assisted by Laser AF as well as a dual-tone LED flash. The pixel size is at 1.25 microns which is bigger than the 1.12 micro pixel size of the P8. Lets take a look at some samples to see how well the phone does.

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FoneArena JioFanClub LYF Smartphone Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! After the successful giveaway last month, we ran second LYF Smartphone giveaway last week on Twitter, teaming up with Jio Fan Club to giveaway a LYF WIND 1 along with 3 months of unlimited data and calls on Jio as a part of the preview offer. Today we reveal the luck winner. 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 smartphone? Find out below. Continue reading “FoneArena JioFanClub LYF Smartphone Giveaway Winner Announcement”

nubia teases bezel-less smartphone for August 31 at IFA 2016

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ZTE’s nubia brand introduced Z9 Max last year and Z11 mini earlier this year for the global market, after unveiling them in China. Today the company has sent out invites for launching a new smartphone at the IFA 2016 in Berlin on August 31st. The invite reads Dream Without Boundaries hinting at a bezel-less smartphone and other teaser says What’s NU at IFA 2016.

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Dial an Uber will now let you book a cab without the app

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Uber passengers in India can now book a cab even without the app. The ride hailing service has rolled out a mobile website dubbed as Dial on Uber that lets you book a ride without the need to download the app in your smartphone.

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Vodafone launches new RED plans with double data benefits, unlimited roaming and voice calls

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Vodafone India has launched new RED plans for postpaid customers that includes Rs. 1,999 plan with unlimited roaming, unlimited voice calling and 8GB data. The Rs. 1,699 plan offers free roaming (incoming calls only), unlimited voice calling and 6GB data. Continue reading “Vodafone launches new RED plans with double data benefits, unlimited roaming and voice calls”

Xiaomi Redmi 4 with 5-inch 1080p display, 4000mAh battery gets certified

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After the live images of the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 4 smartphone surfaced earlier this week, the smartphone has been certified by TENAA in China. The listing just has a number 2016060 without any images, but the specifications coincide with earlier leaks. It also reveals a 4000mAh battery for the smartphone along with 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Redmi 3 and Redmi 3S phones.

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Nokia branded Android smartphones and tablets coming in Q4 2016

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Earlier in May, Nokia announced that it is coming back to smartphone and tablet market with new Android devices. Now more details about Nokia’s entry in to the highly competitive smartphone market have surfaced

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Freedom 251 Review

Freedom 251-11A lot has been said and written about Ringing Bells, the company behind the infamous Freedom 251 handset. A phone that has almost reached mythical status due to the ambiguity around its availability. While the company says that they’ve started shipping the phones, large-scale availability still remains a concern. We got our hands on a review unit to bring you the low down on what makes the Freedom 251 tick.   Continue reading “Freedom 251 Review”