SanDisk microSD card shipments exceed 2 billion in 10 years

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SanDisk Corporation has announced it has shipped more than two billion microSD cards since it started commercial shipments 10 years back. SanDisk invented the microSD back in 2004, which was  initially known as TransFlash. The final specifications for the microSD format was released on July 13, 2005. The first microSD cards featured capacities starting at 32MB. SanDisk recently introduced a 200GB microSDXC card, a 6,250x increase in just 10 years. Continue reading “SanDisk microSD card shipments exceed 2 billion in 10 years”

Nexus 5 (2015) shows up on AnTuTu benchmark – Posts a high score of 85,530

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The upcoming Nexus 5 (2015) smartphone has shown up on the AnTuTu benchmark list after posting a really high score of 85,530. The handset is rumoured to be announced alongside one other Nexus device later this year.

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Facebook testing own MoneyPenny virtual assistant for Messenger

Facebook is said to be working on a virtual assistant for its Messenger platform, as per a latest report from The Information. The virtual assistant is being internally dubbed as “MoneyPenny”.

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Xiaomi Mi 4i now available without registration via open sale in India

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Xiaomi has announced that the Mi 4i smartphone will finally be available on open sale in India, months after selling it through flash sales every week. The smartphone was launched in the country back in April at a price tag of Rs. 12999. Xiaomi sold 40,000 units of Mi 4i smartphones in the first flash sale at the end of April. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 4i now available without registration via open sale in India”

BBC News app for Android and iOS gets new design and features

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BBC has updated its News app for Android and iOS platforms with a new design. The app also brings new My News section that lets you follow topics from within an article, mobile-first video designed specifically for digital platforms, live BBC World Service radio, most-read and most-watched sections, onward journeys to related articles and video, photo galleries and full-screen images and more. The app also has support for Android Wear and the Apple Watch. Continue reading “BBC News app for Android and iOS gets new design and features”

Samsung might announce Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge Plus simultaneously

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We’ve heard the rumour that this time there might not be an Edge variant of the Note 5 that will launch alongside it. We’ve also heard of a larger S6 Edge Plus in the works. Well it seems that the two handsets might be announced together at IFA in Berlin.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 said to sport 4GB LPDDR4 RAM

New reports about the specification of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 have surfaced. A report from SamMobile claims that that the next flagship phone from the company will come with a 4GB LPDDR4 RAM.

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Acer S59 selfie phone shows up on benchmarks – Packs 5″ HD screen, octa-core CPU and 13MP cameras

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A new smartphone from Acer called the S59 has shown up on benchmarks. The device is likely to be a selfie centric phone as it has two 13 Megapixel cameras – one on the back and one on the front.

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Nokia confirms its plan to enter smartphone biz, seeks partner for brand manufacturing

Nokia has officially confirmed that it is entering the smartphone business and it is seeking for a partner. The Finnish smartphone maker will license its brand to a partner that can manufacture and sell phones as well as provide marketing and customer support.

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Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more

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Google’s Android Wear will reportedly get a new watch-to-watch sharing feature and interactive watch faces in a major update next month. Continue reading “Android Wear major update next month tipped to bring watch-to-watch sharing and more”

Spice MI-730 with 3G and MI-710 WiFi tablet now available for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 3999

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Spice MI-730 and MI-710, two new tablets are now available from HomeShop18. Both these tablets have a 7-inch (1024 x 600 Pixels) display and run on Android 4.4 (Kitkat). The MI-730 tablet with 3G support and voice calling is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera, while the MI-710 tablet with WiFi is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Spice MI-730 with 3G and MI-710 WiFi tablet now available for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 3999”

Logitech K480 Bluetooth Keyboard for PC, smartphone and tablet launched for Rs. 2795

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Logitech has launched K480, the company’s latest multi-device Bluetooth keyboard that works with Windows, Mac or Chrome OS computer, Android devices and iOS devices like iPhone and iPad. It was announced last year and lets you switch between these three devices with the help of an dial situated on the left side of the keyboard. It can also fit two devices at the same time in the dock.

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Panasonic T33 with 4-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 4490

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Panasonic has launched Panasonic T33, the company’s latest budget 3G smartphone in its ‘T’ series. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Panasonic T33 with 4-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 4490”

Vertu V06 shows up in benchmarks – Snapdragon 810 and 4GB RAM on-board

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While Vertu is famously known for their design and craftmanship, their handsets often run on outdated hardware and perhaps even software. While they have been trying to change that in the past few years, they still do lag behind a bit. But that is about to change if these new benchmarks have anything to say. The Vertu V06 will apparently be powered by a Snapdragon 810 processor and will also have 4GB of RAM.

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