Google has started rolling out a new Play Store update that lets you join or leave beta. The latest update bumps Play Store version to v6.7.
Dark Sky hyperlocal iOS weather app now available for Android, free two weeks trial
One of the popular hyperlocal weather app on iOS is now on Android. The app makers of ‘Dark Sky’ have released the Android version on the app after four years of its inception for iOS. Continue reading “Dark Sky hyperlocal iOS weather app now available for Android, free two weeks trial”
LG Stylus 2 with 5.7-inch display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 19500
LG has launched Stylus 2, successor of last year’s G4 Stylus in India. It has a 5.7-inch HD in-cell touch display, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a 7.4mm slim body with a metal frame and is just 145 grams. Continue reading “LG Stylus 2 with 5.7-inch display, Android 6.0, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 19500”
Samsung Galaxy A8 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update rollout expected soon
Samsung might just push Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to its Galaxy A8 soon, considering the device has already received Wi-Fi Certification approval for the latest firmware build of Android. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update rollout expected soon”
Google plans to implement HTML5 by default in Chrome by Q4 2016
Google is looking forward to implement HTML5 by default in Chrome by the end of Q4 2016. The company will continue the removal of Flash for the browser .
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Samsung to introduce 5 smartphones in 2017 – Galaxy X foldable flagship incoming
While Samsung did cut down on the number of models this year especially when it comes to the S7 lineup, it seems that they have plans to introduce 5 flagship products for the year 2017.
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Google to use Project Tango for interior 3D mapping and VR apps
Google has big plans for its Project Tango and wants to use the technology for indoor 3D mapping, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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CREO Mark 1 Review
The fiercely competitive smartphone market of India has attracted its fair share of players. It’s not just the global technology giants or the enterprising Chinese upstarts, increasingly we have seen our very own indigenous start-ups work towards making their presence felt. One of these is Creo, a company that was erstwhile famous as the makers of the Teewe streaming stick. Launched a couple of weeks back, the Creo Mark 1 is the Bangalore based start-up’s first smartphone. The USP? Monthly updates that bring a whole host of fresh new features. Does the phone deliver on that? More importantly, is the base smartphone good enough to be worth considering on its own? Read on our review to find out. Continue reading “CREO Mark 1 Review”
Android VR at Google I/O, Windows 10 mobile gets fingerprint support – FoneArena Daily
Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Android VR at Google I/O, Windows 10 mobile gets fingerprint support – FoneArena Daily”
Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile to get fingerprint support this summer
Windows 10 operating system supports fingerprint unlock feature using Windows Hello in addition to face and iris unlock. Microsoft has confirmed at the WinHEC conference earlier this week that it plans to support fingerprint scanners for Windows 10 Mobile as well later this year. The new feature will roll out in the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update later this summer. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile to get fingerprint support this summer”
Sony Xperia X series will be main focus till 2018, Xperia C and M series cancelled
Sony already confirmed that it is retiring its Z series of smartphones for its new X series. Now reports from Asian tech media confirms that Sony will also end the Xperia C and Xperia M series as well and will concentrate on the Xperia X series, which will be a single brand till 2018. Sony’s upcoming Xperia C6 Ultra is expected to launch as Xperia X Ultra. Continue reading “Sony Xperia X series will be main focus till 2018, Xperia C and M series cancelled”
WhatsApp Video call starts appearing in latest beta for Android
WhatsApp Video Call feature had been rumored since last year, when a couple of leaked images were released by a German website showing video calling feature in action on Android. New strings to translate quite a few things including ‘Video call’ appeared earlier this month. Now WhatsApp has started getting the Video Call option in the latest beta (v2.16.80) that is available through the Google Play Store.
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Moto G (4th Gen) surfaces in press image and benchmark, passes through FCC
Motorola Moto G (4th Gen) surfaced in hands-on video last month, now the live image for the smartphone has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. This shows a similar design as the Plus variant of the Moto G, but this lacks a fingerprint sensor below the display. Continue reading “Moto G (4th Gen) surfaces in press image and benchmark, passes through FCC”
Lenovo ZUK Z1 Dark Grey Photo Gallery
Lenovo launched Zuk Z1 smartphone in India earlier this week for Rs. 13,499. We already reviewed the white version of the phone running ZUI last year. We have got our hands on the dark grey variant of the phone running Cyanogen OS 12.1. So let’s take a detailed look at the hardware and specifications of the phone in this photo gallery. Continue reading “Lenovo ZUK Z1 Dark Grey Photo Gallery”
Weekly Roundup: Meizu m3 note India launch, Lenovo ZUK Z1, Vu Smart LED TVs and more
As promised, Meizu brought its m3 note to India this week. The smartphone was first announced in China last month and is already available there. It will be available exclusively from Amazon.in through flash sale starting from May 31st at 2PM for Rs. 9,999.