Xiaomi Mi Band 1S set for a November 11th launch – Will carry a heart rate monitor

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We have already seen photos of the Xiaomi Mi Band 1S which has a design very similar to the first version itself save for the heart rate sensor. Apparently, the Mi Band 1S is scheduled for an announcement on November 11th.

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Motorola Moto G Turbo edition launched in Mexico

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Motorola has just announced the Moto G Turbo in Mexico and will be available for purchase starting from November 13th. The smartphone is basically a Moto G with bumped up specifications. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G Turbo edition launched in Mexico”

Apple Watch launched in India starting at Rs. 30900

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Apple has launched the Apple Watch in India, as it promised last month. It was unveiled back in September last year and went on sale in several countries in April earlier this year. Apple Watch has Retina display with Force Touch and Ion-X glass, a hardened glass for protection. The 38mm version has a 1.34-inch (272 x 340 pixels) AMOLED display at 326ppi and the 42mm version has a 1.54-inch (312 x 390 pixels) AMOLED display at 326ppi. Continue reading “Apple Watch launched in India starting at Rs. 30900”

Samsung Galaxy A9 enters India for testing

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As with the case of most phones prior to being launched in India, an import listing usually pops up courtesy of Zauba. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A9 is no different as it too has now popped up on an import listing.

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Jabra Sport Pace water resistant Bluetooth headset launched in India for Rs. 5999

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Jabra recently launched Sport Pace, the company’s latest wireless Bluetooth headset in India. It has IP54 ratings for sweat and rain resistance and is tested to US Military Standards for weather and shock, according to the company. It weighs just 22 grams, has a built-in microphone for calls and comes with inline remote to control music and calls. Continue reading “Jabra Sport Pace water resistant Bluetooth headset launched in India for Rs. 5999”

Flickr for iOS gets 3D Touch support, Quick Actions and more

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Yahoo has finally updated its Flickr app for iOS to support new 3D Touch feature in the iPhone 6s and the 6s Plus. Now you can preview photos, people, notifications and more with a light press of the screen. You can use 3D Touch to see a preview by light press, then move your finger left/right to preview neighboring photos. You can press harder to pop to full-screen. Continue reading “Flickr for iOS gets 3D Touch support, Quick Actions and more”

Microsoft acquires Mobile Data Labs, creator of MileIQ smart mileage tracking app

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Microsoft has announced that it has acquired Mobile Data Labs, creator of the popular MileIQ automatic mileage tracking app that tracks the miles you drive for business. It takes advantage of sensors in mobile devices to automatically and contextually capture, log and calculate business miles, allowing users to claim tax deductions. It has over 1 million users and has been the top-grossing finance app in the iTunes store for 20 months, said Microsoft. It has also been top-performing Finance app in the Google Play since launch. Continue reading “Microsoft acquires Mobile Data Labs, creator of MileIQ smart mileage tracking app”

Lollipop present on 25.6% of Android devices, Marshmallow debuts at 0.3%

Google is out with the numbers for Android distribution and this time it’s latest OS – Marshmallow has made its first appearance. The latest Android OS that started rolling out to a variety of Android devices mostly the Nexus series is now present on 0.3 percent of devices.

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Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro laptop with 4K display and USB Type C announced

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Samsung has announced its first ever laptop with a 4K display. Dubbed the ATIV Book 9 Pro comes with a 15.6-inch touchscreen with resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. Continue reading “Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro laptop with 4K display and USB Type C announced”

Facebook rolls out Music Stories for better music discovery and sharing

Facebook has introduced a new feature dubbed as Music Stories that enables users to better discover new music or share tracks with their friends.

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Otterbox case for OnePlus 2 launched in India for Rs 1,699

Otterbox had teamed up with OnePlus to bring a case for OnePlus 2 smartphone in September. The Otterbox Case offers dual-layer case offers protection against bumps, drops and shock.

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Google Drive gets sharing notification, file access request and more in latest update

Google Drive has updated its iOS and Android app with a bunch of new features. The latest update introduces sharing notification that notifies you when someone shares a file or folder with you.
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