Chrome for iOS updated with Physical Web support and swipe to navigate

Google Chrome for iOS has been updated with a couple of new features. The latest update which bumps Chrome for iOS to version 44 brings Physical Web support and some navigation features.

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Motorola Moto X (3rd Gen) live images surface, shows front flash

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Motorola Moto X (3rd Gen) recently surfaced  with a new pattern on the back that hinted at Moto X Sport. Now new images of the upcoming Moto X smartphone has surfaced (via) online. This shows a familiar Motorola design on the front with two grills, minimal bezel on the sides and also front-facing flash for the first time in a Motorola smartphone. Continue reading “Motorola Moto X (3rd Gen) live images surface, shows front flash”

Sony launches ‘Concept for Android’ initiative

Sony has officially launched its ‘Concept for Android’ initiative in Sweden. Under the trial, users will be able to test stripped down version of Android 5.1 with popular Sony features built directly into the OS.

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Vivo X5Pro Hands On Impressions

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Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Wednesday launched its flagship smartphone in India – the Vivo X5Pro. It was first launched in China in May, but that model featured an eye scanner technology. In India, the X5Pro boasts of same specifications as the Chinese variant, except that eye scanner. So what else is so great about the device? Here’s a quick look. Continue reading “Vivo X5Pro Hands On Impressions”

Qualcomm to slash 15% workforce, outlines restructuring plan

Qualcomm has announced that it reported $1.2 billion in net income during the third fiscal quarter of 2015, down from $2.2 billion a year ago. The company also said that it is reducing its workforce by 15%.

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BlackBerry to acquire crisis alert firm AtHoc

BlackBerry is all set to buy crisis alert firm AtHoc for an undisclosed sum. The privately held company provides secure, networked crisis communications to large companies and government agencies.

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ZTE Axon Lux and Axon with fingerprint sensor, Axon Watch announced

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ZTE introduced Axon Pro smartphone in the U.S with 5.5-inch Quad HD screen, Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 64-bit SoC and 4GB of RAM. It introduced Axon Lux smartphone with similar specifications in China, but this has a 128GB of internal storage with expansion slot, a fingerprint sensor and a leather-like finish on the back. It also introduced Axon smartphone with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Continue reading “ZTE Axon Lux and Axon with fingerprint sensor, Axon Watch announced”

Skype 5.6 for Android brings refreshed look to aid usability

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Skype for Android has been updated to version 5.6 that brings a refreshed look. It now lets you see more chats on the Recent tab that allows you to catch up on more conversations, especially when you have multiple chats going at the same time. You can now view friends who are online, on all the screen with unified avatars that is also now rounded. Chat bubbles now have new color. This gives chats more clarity, says Skype.

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Lenovo S60 now receiving update to Android 5.0 Lollipop

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The Lenovo S60 was announced earlier this year and was released in the Indian market during May 2015. Despite being released quite recently, the smartphone still shipped with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. But now, the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop has begun seeding on units of the S60 already.

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Fingerprint sensors can now be embedded under Gorilla Glass – Possibly lead to button-less iPhones

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Sonavation, a security technology firm has just announced that fingerprint sensors can now be embedded under Gorilla Glass thanks to sensors that can now be bonded directly to the display. This could potentially give rise to iPhones that are devoid of home buttons.

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Google Maps gets ‘Your Timeline’ feature – Allows you to revisit your past

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Google has just announced a new feature for Maps known as ‘Your Timeline’. The new feature will give users a glimpse into the past about places they’ve visited, trips they’ve gone on and the time they’ve spent at each location.

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Audi, BMW and Daimler planning to take over Nokia’s HERE Mapping Division for US$ 2.7 Billion

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Apparently Audi, BMW and Daimler have decided to join forces in order to purchase the HERE mapping division from Nokia. It seems that they have agreed to purchase it “in principle”.

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WhatsApp for Android update brings custom notifications, mark as unread and more

WhatsApp for Android has been updated with a bunch of important and much needed features. The latest update brings custom notifications, mark as unread and others to the Android app.

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