Google Maps finally gets offline navigation and search for Android

Google has finally rolled out offline navigation feature for Google Maps. Users can now download maps to their phone, and get turn-by-turn directions and other info even when they don’t have a signal.

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Baidu’s MoboMarket 3.0 Android app store now available in Hindi

Chinese Internet firm Baidu has rolled out an updated version of its third-party Android app store – MoboMarket 3.0 – in Hindi aiming at the growing Indian users.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 14nm SoC with 64-bit Kryo CPU and Adreno 530 GPU launched

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 820 at the MWC earlier this year. At that time it confirmed that it will use custom 64-bit CPU architecture in their own ARMv8-based Qualcomm Kryo CPU and also said that it will be based on FinFET process node. Later it confirmed Adreno 530 GPU for the chip and also said that it will offer 40% graphics performance, compute capabilities, and power usage compared to Adreno 430. It recently confirmed X12 LTE modem and Snapdragon Smart protect – Real-time, on-device anti-malware technology for the SoC. Today the company detailed the chip at an event in New York City. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 14nm SoC with 64-bit Kryo CPU and Adreno 530 GPU launched”

Samsung Exynos 8890 chipset tipped to enter mass production

New report is claiming that the Exynos 8890 chipset from Samsung has now entered mass production. The Exynos 8890 is rumored to be featured on a variant of Samsung’s next-generation flagship smartphone.

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Huawei P9 Max with 4GB RAM, Kirin 950 SoC surface on AnTuTu

A new smartphone from Huawei dubbed as P9 Max has surfaced on AnTuTu benchmarks. As per the listing, the P9 Max is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin 950 SoC.

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InFocus M812 and M370 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to roll out by December 2015

Infocus M370 Android 6.0 Marshmallow

InFocus entered into the Indian market with the launch of M2, a budget smartphone back in March. Later it launched several smartphones, including some high-end smartphones. Now the company has announced that it will roll out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the InFocus M812 and InFocus M370 smartphones in India by the end of this year, which is December 2015. Continue reading “InFocus M812 and M370 Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to roll out by December 2015”

Intex Aqua Super with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 10390

Intex Aqua Super

Intex Technologies has launched Aqua Super, the company’s second smartphone with 3GB of RAM, after the Aqua Ace that was launched back in September. It has a 5-inch HD IPS display, is powered by 1 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Super with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 10390”

Facebook is testing Photo Magic facial recognition feature for Messenger

Facebook is testing Photo Magic, a new facial recognition feature that scans your newly taken photos and notifies you with an option to send them to friends who are in the photos.

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Genius SP 925 BT and SP 906 BT Bluetooth Speakers launched, price starts Rs 1,500

Genius has launched two new Bluetooth speakers – SP-925BT and SP-906BT. The former is a cube sized speaker for ultimate stereo music while the latter is puck sized and is for acoustic music.

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Google’s open-source machine-learning system TensorFlow launched

Google has unveiled a new machine-learning system called TensorFlow that powers a number of its products such as Google Photos search and speech recognition in the Google app.

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Tag Heuer Connected titanium made Android Wear smartwatch launched for $1500

Tag Heuer has launched its first Android Wear smartwatch called as the Tag Heuer Connected. The luxury smartwatch that is inspired by the TAG Heuer Carrera, includes a titanium case.

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Microsoft acquires security company Secure Islands

Microsoft has acquired Israeli based security company Secure Islands. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed but it is reported that it could be between $77 million and $150 million.

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