Wileyfox, a new smartphone brand based in the UK has introduced Storm and Swift, its first set of smartphones running on the latest Cyanogen OS 12.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). The Storm has a 5.5-inch 1080p screen and is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 SoC, while the Swift comes with 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 SoC. Continue reading “Wileyfox Storm and Swift with 5.5-inch 1080p and 5-inch HD displays, Cyanogen OS, 4G LTE announced”
Panasonic has launched Eluga Switch, its latest smartphone in the Eluga Series.The unique feature of the phone is that it is reversible and lets you speak even when the phone is held upside down. It has JBL powered 1.2W dual front speakers with Hi-Fi sound quality and dual microphones. The 3D audio technology ARKAMYS, ensures excellent tonal quality, rich bass and a natural sound, said the company. Alcatel OneTouch introduced its IDOL 3 smartphone with a similar feature earlier this year, and this smartphone looks similar to it.
Uber is testing a new feature that picks up passengers along specific routes to make their travel a little cheaper, according to a latest report by Tech Crunch. Dubbed as “Smart Routes”, the feature will offer quick pick up and drops for passengers along a specific routes.
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Microsoft just announced Nokia 222 and Nokia 222 Dual SIM, the company’s latest affordable internet-enabled feature phones. These are the successors of last year’s Nokia 220 and 220 Dual SIM and have a similar 2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixel) QVGA LCD screens and a T9 keypad. These have a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera and come with 2G connectivity. These run on Nokia Series 30+ OS, measure 116mm x 50mm x 12.9mm and weigh just 79 grams. Continue reading “Nokia 222 and Nokia 222 Dual SIM affordable Internet-enabled phones announced”
LINE has updated its Android app that focuses more on low cost calling. The latest update that bumps the app to version 5.4 and is now available for download on the Google Play Store.
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A bunch of images of the Huawei Nexus (2015) have leaked again just a day after the phone surfaced in some live photos. This time, the leaked hand-on photos almost confirm the rumored hardware specs of the phone.
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Airtel has launched its 4G LTE services in Kochi in Kerala. It launched 4G services in 296 towns across India earlier this month, after running 4G LTE trails in the country. Airtel 4G is available to customers across mobile phones, dongles, 4G hotspots and Wi-Fi dongles in the city. For existing Airtel customers, the company is offering a complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at same price as 3G. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Kochi, Kerala”
Microsoft has launched Cortana for Android in public beta. The official launch comes after the voice assistant was released in private beta last month.
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We know that Sony is hosting an event at IFA 2015 on September 2nd where it is expected to unveil the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact. Today, the company has teased a smartphone “with greater focus”.
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The folks over at Android Police have highlighted a key issue that affects the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The issue stems from the fact that the stylus which is perhaps the principal selling point of the phone, is symmetrical all the way through. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design flaw detected, could permanently damage your phone”
Microsoft has really hit it out of the park with the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 which have proven to be successful tablets aimed at the productivity minded user. Part and parcel of the experience have been the tablets that Microsoft sells with the devices. Building on that, the Applied Sciences division at Microsoft has built a prototype device that incorporates an e-ink touchscreen display into the keyboard cover. Continue reading “Microsoft’s DisplayCover integrates e-ink display into keyboard cover”
We all know that BlackBerry has a new smartphone incoming that will incorporate features like a slide out keyboard and Android as it’s operating system. Fresh rumors suggest that the BlackBerry Passport might be getting the same treatment. A new video has surfaced that showcases the ultra wide handset running a build of Android. Continue reading “BlackBerry Passport caught on video with Android onboard”
Qulacomm has just unveiled the Hexagon 680 DSP as the DSP that is being used by the Snapdragon 820 processor. DSPs are used for performing tasks that can be done faster and/or be done using less power as compared to the processor.
Xiaomi has released MIUI 7 global beta ROMs and over-the-air (OTA) updates for smartphones running on developer version, as it promised last week at the global launch event. The MIUI 7 brings new themes, XXL Text size, Baby album, Showtime, up to 10% better battery life for daily use, Optimized system response time by up to 30% and more new features. You can check out top 10 features of MIUI 7 here. Continue reading “Xiaomi MIUI 7 Global beta ROM and OTA update now available”
Motorola announced two Moto X devices this year – the Moto X Play and the Moto X Style. A new import listing has revealed that the Moto X Play has been imported into India for the purpose of testing.
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