Foxconn has offered a whopping $5.1 billion (600 billion yen) to acquire Japanese electronics maker Sharp Corp, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Sharp is expected to respond to the popular contract manufacturer’s offer by the end of this month.
Google launches real time ads product
Google has unveiled real time ads, a new ad unit that aims to help marketers take advantage of live events. Real-time ads give marketers the opportunity to instantly publish relevant, timely ads across YouTube, apps, and the 2 million sites included in the Google Display Network.
Whatsapp working on end-to-end encryption for Android smartphones
It has been rumoured for a while that Whatsapp is working on an end-to-end encryption solution for its IM on the Android platform. A new screenshot shows a beta version which shows the security screen and proves that such a feature is in the works.
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1Password releases 6.0 beta version of Android app with fingerprint support
1Password, the popular password managing app has released a beta version of its Android app with a bunch of new features. The beta test version of 1Password 6.0 brings support for fingerprint sensors, refreshed Material Design update and more.
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Samsung Gear VR launched in India for Rs. 8200
Samsung has launched its new Gear VR Powered by Oculus at an event in India, as expected. It is compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones, is 22% lighter than previous Gear VR Innovator Edition and has an improved touchpad that provides easier control to access films, gaming, 360 degree video and experiential content available for Gear VR. It also comes with a new foam cushioning to make the device more comfortable to wear, according to Samsung. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR launched in India for Rs. 8200”
Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic launched in India for Rs. 24300 and Rs. 25800
Samsung has launched its Gear S2 range of smartwatches – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic in India, as expected. These have a 1.2-inch ( 360×360 pixels) Circular Super AMOLED displays, rotating bezel and run on Tizen based wearable platform. These also have Home and Back buttons to access notifications and applications easily. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic launched in India for Rs. 24300 and Rs. 25800”
New security flaw could possibly put 66% of Android devices at risk
A new vulnerability in the Linux kernel could put around 66% of Android devices as well as Linux PCs and servers at risk of malicious attacks.
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Teewe creator CREO raises $3 million funding, to launch Android-based OS and smartphone
Teewe creator CREO (formerly Mango Man) today announced that it has secured $3 million (Rs. 20.4 crores approximately) funding from Sequoia Capital, Beenext Ventures and India Quotient. It said that it will be creating Android-based operating system and a smartphone that will be launched later this year. It launched its second generation Teewe 2 media streaming stick last year. Continue reading “Teewe creator CREO raises $3 million funding, to launch Android-based OS and smartphone”
HTC One M10 rumored to be announced in March
For past few months we have heard reports and rumors about Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and LG’s G5. Both these phones are expected to be announced next month at MWC. Although we have not heard any murmurs or leaks about next flagship from HTC, a new rumor shares some information about a possible One M10.
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Panasonic Lumix CM10 20.1MP Android-powered camera with 4G LTE announced
Panasonic recently introduced Lumix DMC-CM10, it’s latest camera running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) in Japan. It also has 4G LTE support, but you can’t make calls, unlike the Lumix CM1 Android smartphone that was introduced back in 2014. It has a 1-inch 20.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, F2.8 LEICA DC ELMARIT, 10.2 mm (35 mm-format equivalent: 28mm) lens, manual focus ring, up to 4X EX optical zoom, 4K video recording, RAW image capture and LED flash. It has a 4.7-inch 1080p display and is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix CM10 20.1MP Android-powered camera with 4G LTE announced”
Skype for Android improves productivity in latest update
Skype has added a couple of new features to its Android app which focuses on improving productivity. The update brings a call scheduling feature and lets you open files directly in Microsoft Office.
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Apple rolls out Music Memos app for musicians, updates GarageBand with new features
Apple has launched a new app dubbed as Music Memos that lets musicians and songwriters quickly capture, organize and develop music right on their iPhones.
Facebook Mentions app for iOS gets landscape mode, improved filtering and more
Facebook had launched Mentions app for iOS which lets verified public figures such as actors, athletes and musicians connect with their fans, in July 2014. Today, the social network has added a bunch of new features to the Mentions app.
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Amazon Great Indian Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more
Amazon has started its Great Indian Sale, ahead of Republic Day, as we had said earlier. As a part of the sale it is offering some great deals on smartphones, mobile accessories, tablets and more that include, OnePlus devices, latest Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime, Lenovo Vibe S1 and more. All these offers are available both on web and app, but some deals start 15 minutes early in the app. Continue reading “Amazon Great Indian Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more”
Exynos 8890 powered variant of Samsung Galaxy S7 appears on AnTuTu
It has been rumoured for quite a while that the Galaxy S7 and its variants will come with both Exynos as well as Snapdragon processors. The Snapdragon 820 processor variant of the S7 has made several appearances online and now the Exynos variant of the S7 has been confirmed as well thanks to a new listing on AnTuTu.
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