Google Hangouts for iOS updated with intelligent location sharing, Google Voice SMS and more

Google Hangouts for iOS V2.5.0

Google recently updated its Hangouts app for iPhone and iPad to add several new features, including intelligent, one-tap location sharing. It automatically detects when a contact in a text chat asks where you are, and lets you share your location with a single tap. This also adds option to access SMS and voicemail messages from your Google Voice account, new stickers and more. Check out the complete changelog below.

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WhatsApp hits 700 million users, adds 100 million new users in four months

WhatsApp messenger is continuing to multiply the user base and the popular messenger now has 700 million monthly active users. 250 million more users have been added since February 2014, when Facebook announced plans to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.

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YU YUREKA vs Xiaomi Redmi Note Photo Gallery

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Micromax’s YU launched the YU YUREKA (AO5510) smartphone running Cyanogen OS last month for Rs. 8,999. We already brought you the a hands on impressions,unboxing and a comparison gallery of the phone with the OnePlus One. Now let’s compare the phone with Xiaomi Redmi Note in our comparison photo gallery. Continue reading “YU YUREKA vs Xiaomi Redmi Note Photo Gallery”

UC browser becomes number one third party browser in the world: Report

UC browser has jumped to number one spot to become the largest third party browser in the world, according to a latest report from Statcounter.

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Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10 and Tab 2 A7-30 with 7-inch displays announced

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10

Lenovo today announced two new Android tablets, Tab 2 A7-10 and Tab 2 A7-30 in the A-series. These Tab 2 series of tablets, successors of last year’s A7-30 have 7-inch (1024 x 600) IPS displays, are powered by a 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT8382M SoCs and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat. Both these have 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage and pack a 3450mAh battery. The Tab 2 A7-30 also comes in 16GB variant. Continue reading “Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10 and Tab 2 A7-30 with 7-inch displays announced”

Micromax Canvas Breeze Tab P660 with 7.85-inch display, 3G and Voice calling launched for Rs. 9999

Micromax Canvas Breeze Tab P660

Micromax has launched Canvas Breeze Tab P660, the company’s latest tablet with 3G connectivity via dual SIM card slots and voice calling capabilities. It has a 7.85-inch (768 x 1024 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It is just 6.9 mm thick. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Breeze Tab P660 with 7.85-inch display, 3G and Voice calling launched for Rs. 9999”

Acer Liquid E700 Benchmarks

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Acer launched the Liquid E700 smartphone with Triple-SIM support recently priced at Rs. 11,999. We already brought you the unboxing, photo gallery and battery test results for the smartphone. It is powered by a  quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with four ARM Cortex A7 CPUs clocked at 1.3GHz per core and has Mali 400 GPU. It has a 5-inch HD display, comes with 2GB RAM and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Check out the synthetic benchmark scores below. Continue reading “Acer Liquid E700 Benchmarks”

Alcatel OneTouch announces Android/iOS compatible smartwatch

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Alcatel OneTouch have unveiled their first smartwatch at CES 2015 this week – named the Alcatel Watch, it is a cost-effective entrant into the wearables arena and unlike many current smartwatches, it supports both the Android and iOS platforms. Continue reading “Alcatel OneTouch announces Android/iOS compatible smartwatch”

Lenovo K3 is the company’s upcoming affordable LTE smartphone in India

Lenovo recently announced that it is planning to a launch a new 4G LTE smartphone in India with an affordable price tag. Today, we know that the upcoming model is nothing but the ‘K3’ which the company unveiled in its homeland a couple of weeks ago.

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While the smartphone has been named as K3 in the Chinese market, Lenovo hasn’t finalised the naming scheme of the device in India, according to a report. Continue reading “Lenovo K3 is the company’s upcoming affordable LTE smartphone in India”

LG G Flex 2 exclusive to Vodafone UK, launches next month

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Vodafone have announced they have secured a six-week exclusive on the LG G Flex 2 which was announced at CES 2015 yesterday in Las Vegas. The follow-up to the LG G Flex – which launched in November 2013 – brings improvements to the processor, OS, screen and camera and will go on sale in Korea at the end of this month before launching in the UK next month. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 exclusive to Vodafone UK, launches next month”