Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP front camera launched in India for Rs. 29990

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Sony just launched the Xperia XA Ultra smartphone in India as it had promised last week. It was announced in May, has a 21.5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Hybrid Auto-Focus and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera that also has a LED flash and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for capturing shake-free selfies. It also has a dedicated camera button. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP front camera launched in India for Rs. 29990”

CyanogenMod is here to stay, not pivoting to apps, says CTO Steve Kondik

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Last week, there were reports that Cyanogen is cutting its workforce by 20% and is switching to its app strategy. However, Cyanogen CTO Steve Kondik has denied these reports and is taking about company’s plans. Continue reading “CyanogenMod is here to stay, not pivoting to apps, says CTO Steve Kondik”

Xiaomi Redmi Pro teased by CEO, Mi Notebook surfaces ahead of July 27 announcement

Xiaomi Mi Notebook leak

Xiaomi already confirmed Deca-Core Helio X25 SoC, dual cameras and OLED display for the Redmi Pro. Today the company’s CEO Lei Jun has posted an image of him holding the phone. This shows the phone’s unibody metal design and dual cameras on the back. Images of the rumored Mi Notebook has also surfaced in a couple of images that shows chrome finish and USB Type-C port. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Pro teased by CEO, Mi Notebook surfaces ahead of July 27 announcement”

Google Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices

Google Spam callers

Google has updated its Phone app with much needed spam protection. The Phone app which is present on Nexus and Android One devices will now identify and alert users about spam callers. Continue reading “Google Phone app will now identify spam callers on Nexus and Android One devices”

Flipkart’s Myntra officially acquires Jabong

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In a bid to strengthen its presence further in the competitive India e-commerce market, Flipkart has acquired online fashion portal Jabong. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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Amazon Prime launched in India, Prime Video coming soon

Amazon Prime in India

Amazon today launched its Prime service in India. It offers unlimited one-day and two-day delivery, discounted same-day, morning and scheduled deliveries in select cities with no minimum order size. Items eligible for Prime benefits are marked with Prime logo and are fulfilled. ” With Prime, Indian customers in over 100 cities can enjoy unlimited free one-day and two-day delivery on lakhs of eligible products,” said Amazon.

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OnePlus 3 Soft Gold version to roll out from July 26, launching in India soon

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OnePlus has finally announced the roll out details of the Soft Gold version of the OnePlus 3 smartphone, as it had promised last month. It will first release in the US from tomorrow, June 26th and will roll out in Europe, Hong Kong and Canada from August 1st. OnePlus said that the new variant will be available in limited quantities so you will have to be quick to order one immediately after the sale begins.

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Micromax Ignite LPQ61 laptop, Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro launched – FoneArena Daily

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Micromax Ignite LPQ61 laptop, Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro launched – FoneArena Daily”

Google Maps for Android is getting WiFi only mode and mass transit delay

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Google has started rolling out (via) new features for its Maps app on Android. The update brings WiFi only option to Maps along with the ability to get notifications when mass transit will be delayed.  Continue reading “Google Maps for Android is getting WiFi only mode and mass transit delay”

Honor Note 8 with Quad HD display, 4GB RAM to be announced on August 1

Honor Note 8

Huawei’s honor brand recently unveiled the honor 8 smartphone in China and it confirmed the honor Note 8 smartphone with a Quad HD display in a teaser last week. Today the company has confirmed that it will be announced at an event on August 1st. Continue reading “Honor Note 8 with Quad HD display, 4GB RAM to be announced on August 1”

Verizon to acquire Yahoo’s internet business for $4.83 billion

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Verizon Communications and Yahoo today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Verizon will acquire Yahoo’s operating business for approximately $4.83 billion in cash. This excludes Yahoo’s cash, its shares in Alibaba Group Holdings and Yahoo Japan, Yahoo’s convertible notes, certain minority investments, and Yahoo’s non-core patents. Continue reading “Verizon to acquire Yahoo’s internet business for $4.83 billion”

Withings Activite fitness watch, Pulse O2 and more launched in India starting from Rs. 9999

Withings Fintess products

Withings, popular for its digital health products and services that was recently acquired by Nokia has launched several products in India that includes a range of activity tracking watches in the Activite series, Pulse O2 fitness tracker, Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor and more. These are available exclusively from Amazon.in and is distributed by Brandeyes in India. Continue reading “Withings Activite fitness watch, Pulse O2 and more launched in India starting from Rs. 9999”

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro with Smart Glow, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 9890

Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro

Samsung launched the Galaxy J2 (2016) smartphone with Smart Glow feature in India last month for Rs. 9750. Today the company launched an upgraded version of the phone called Galaxy J2 Pro with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, instead of 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of storage in  Galaxy J2 (2016). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro with Smart Glow, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 9890”

Lenovo teases 4GB RAM for Vibe K5 Note ahead of India launch on August 1

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note

Lenovo confirmed last week that it will launch the Vibe K5 Note smartphone in India on August 1st. Even though the specifications of the smartphone is already out, Lenovo India has revealed that the smartphone the is launching in the country next week will pack 4GB of RAM compared to 3GB of RAM in several countries and 2GB of RAM in the Chinese variant. Continue reading “Lenovo teases 4GB RAM for Vibe K5 Note ahead of India launch on August 1”