Android VR spotted on Google Play Developer Console

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Just yesterday, it was reported that Google will introduce a standalone Android VR headset at the I/O conference next week. Now, a reference of Android VR” placeholder has been spotted in Google’s Play Developer Console

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Samsung Charm fitness bracelet to roll out in more markets

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Samsung showcased Charm, it’s first fitness lifestyle band during the MWC earlier this year but it did not official announce it. It was first launched in n Korea, Italy, France and Russia. Today the company has announced that it will soon be released in select markets. It has a sleek design and looks like a piece of jewelry. Continue reading “Samsung Charm fitness bracelet to roll out in more markets”

NVIDIA Shield tablet starts receiving Android 6.0.1 update

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NVIDIA has started rolling out Android 6.0.1 update for its Shield tablet. The latest update comes following the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in February.

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Xiaomi YI 4K action camera with 12MP Sony sensor announced

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Xiaomi’s YI has introduced a new YI action camera with support for 4K video recording at 30 fps, including hyperlapse and has a 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor. It also has a 2.19-inch display to view the videos and photos and also has dual-band WiFi support to connect to Android smartphones. It has Ambarella A9SE SoC  that supports H.264 codec. It also has a separate app for image and video editing and also lets you share them easily. Continue reading “Xiaomi YI 4K action camera with 12MP Sony sensor announced”

Government puts Xiaomi’s application for single brand retail on hold

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Xiaomi had applied for single brand retail store license in India in March this year. Now a new report from Economic Times is stating that the Government has put company’s application on hold.
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CREO Mark 1 gets new Fuel OS update with Data Manager, Selfie Flash and more

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CREO launched Mark 1 with custom Fuel OS with Sense, Echo and Retriever features last month. Today the company has released the first update as promised at the launch that adds Enhance photo editor, Data Manager, Selfie Flash and has also upgraded existing features such as Sense and Echo. It also improves overall performance of the smartphone, says the company. Continue reading “CREO Mark 1 gets new Fuel OS update with Data Manager, Selfie Flash and more”

NVIDIA readying next gen SHIELD tablet – Shows up at FCC

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It seems that NVIDIA is working on a new generation SHIELD tablet to succeed the current one that was introduced back in 2014. The new tablet has just passed through the FCC in USA and we have a few details about the same.

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Vodafone expands 4G LTE services across Karnataka, launches Vodafone U packs

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Vodafone launched 4G services in Mysore and Bengaluru earlier this year, now it has announced that Vodafone SuperNet 4G has been rolled out across Karnataka benefiting over 72 lakh customers. It is based on 1800 MHz spectrum band and is supported by a strong backhaul of 3G network. Vodafone also announced that it has added more than 2000 cell sites across Karnataka to launch its 4G network in Bengaluru and Mysuru.

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Shoto rolls out ‘Album Swap’ that uses AI and machine learning for easier photo discovery

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Shoto the photo discovery app that was launched in September last year has rolled out a new feature dubbed as ‘Album Swap’ that intelligently matches and swaps your friends’ photos and videos with your own.

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Transcend JetDrive Go 300S Lightning / USB 3 .1 Flash Drive Unboxing

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Transcend introduced JetDrive Go 300S portable flash drive for iPhone and iPad with Lightning and USB 3.1 recently. Here we have the unboxing. Continue reading “Transcend JetDrive Go 300S Lightning / USB 3 .1 Flash Drive Unboxing”

Google reportedly delays its Android rival to Apple’s 3D Touch

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Google has apparently delayed its own version of 3D touch technology for Android. A new report from Re/Code states that the pressure sensitive technology feature will not be a part of the initial Android N release.

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Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing

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Apple has invested $1 billion in Chinese ride hailing service Didi Chuxing, formerly known as Didi Kuaidi. The move comes from the company to get a better understanding of Chinese market.

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