Apple upgrades 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with 5th-gen Intel processors

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Apple has updated both 13-inch Macbook Pro with Retina display with faster fifth generation processor, Intel Iris Graphics 6100, new Force Touch trackpad, two times faster flash and longer battery life. It has also updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with fifth generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2. The 13-inch MacBook Air also gets two times faster flash. Continue reading “Apple upgrades 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with 5th-gen Intel processors”

Apple’s new MacBook USB-C multi adapter includes HDMI and USB 3.1 connectors

Apple announced the new MacBook yesterday with high resolution “Retina” display and a new, thinner profile. Another new addition to the MacBook is the a USB Type-C port.

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Google releases Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)

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Google has released factory images of Android 5.1 (Lollipop) for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (WiFi) devices, soon after it announced the update officially. Since the Nexus 5 did not get the Android 5.0.2 update, it will be directly updated to Android 5.1 (LMY47D).  Continue reading “Google releases Android 5.1 factory images for Nexus 5, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi)”

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) launched in India for Rs. 6999

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Motorola has launched the Moto E (2nd Gen) in India, as it promised. It was announced last month, packs a  4.5-inch display, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 SoC and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. It comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has water repellant coating. Continue reading “Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) launched in India for Rs. 6999”

MagSafe charging cable and Griffin WatchStand for Apple Watch announced

Apple officially revealed the Apple Watch price yesterday that starts at $349. According to Apple, the watch can last upto 18 hours and hence some of the charging accessories have been announced. magsafe charger Continue reading “MagSafe charging cable and Griffin WatchStand for Apple Watch announced”

Infocus M2 with 8MP front and rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 4999

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Infocus has launched Infocus M2 smartphone in India exclusively on Snapdeal, as expected. It has a 4.2-inch (1280 × 768 pixels) 355PPI display, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). The main highlight  its 8-megapixel auto-focus front-facing camera with LED flash. It also has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It comes with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. It is designed in the US and is manufactured by Foxconn. Continue reading “Infocus M2 with 8MP front and rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 4999”

Asus to add Xenon flash to Zenfone 2

Asus will now allow users to add a powerful Xenon flash to its smartphones. The company has announced ZenFlash that will connect to the Zenfone 2 via USB OTG and will provide flash that is 400 times stronger than the smaller LED flash present on the smartphones.

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Google rolls out Android 5.1 with support for HD voice, multi SIM and more

Google has started rolling out its first update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The latest update bumps the Lollipop version to 5.1 and brings some important feature to the latest Android OS.

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Asus Zenfone 2 launched in Taiwan, pricing revealed

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Asus introduced the ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) at the CES back in January. It introduced Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL), a smaller 5-inch variant in Taiwan last month, now the company has introduced Zenfone 2 (ZE550ML) another 5.5-inch variant of the smartphone with a HD display. Except the 4GB RAM variant, all the other Zenfone 2 variants are now available for order from official Asus online store in Taiwan and ships in April. Check out the specifications of these smartphones.

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Apple iOS 8.2 is now seeding to iDevices

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook took to the stage to announce that latest version of the iOS will be seeding today and the update is now available across the globe for all the compatible Apple devices.

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The newest version of the iOS is a minor update that brings support for the Apple Watch. The iOS 8.2 comes with a dedicated application using which you can access the company’s smartwatch. Continue reading “Apple iOS 8.2 is now seeding to iDevices”

Apple Watch will hit stores on April 24, pricing starts from $349

Apple has finally revealed some details regarding its smartwatch. The first wearable from the Cupertino giant will go on sale from April 24.

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As we already know, the Apple Watch will be available in three different variants – Sports, Steel and Watch Edition. Continue reading “Apple Watch will hit stores on April 24, pricing starts from $349”

Apple introduces 12-inch MacBook with all metal, fanless design

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook at its ‘Spring Forward’ event in San Francisco. The all new MacBook is an engineering marvel in a lot of ways and the latest notebook is even thinner than the company’s MacBook Air.

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The new 12-inch MacBook is just about 13.1mm at its thinnest point and can it get any thinner than this? Well, we doubt it. The notebook is 907 grams in weight. Continue reading “Apple introduces 12-inch MacBook with all metal, fanless design”

Apple’s ResearchKit has the ability to revolutionise medical research

Apple’s event earlier today saw the introduction of ReserachKit, an open source software framework that can be used for medical and health research.  The advanced technology will help doctors and scientists get data from their patients and will in turn help them evaluate the disease more accurately.

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The ReseachKit currently has 5 applications based on the studies on asthma, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading “Apple’s ResearchKit has the ability to revolutionise medical research”

Apple TV gets a new HBO Now streaming service, price slashed to $69

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook in his presentation at the company’s ‘Spring Forward’ event said that they have now sold over 25 million Apple TV units. According to Tim, the Apple TV is now the ‘industry leader’ in the TV content streaming business.

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Furthermore, the executive announced that the Apple TV box will now carry a price tag of $69 instead of its original $99 price tag. Continue reading “Apple TV gets a new HBO Now streaming service, price slashed to $69”

Apple has now sold 700 million iPhones!

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook at the company’s ‘Spring Forward’ event in San Francisco revealed that they have now sold 700 million iPhones across the globe. The Cupertino giant has achieved the feat in just a little more than seven years after first iPhone went on sale.

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Apple iPhone sales had reached about 500 million a year ago, but the growth in the past twelve months has been mind boggling. Continue reading “Apple has now sold 700 million iPhones!”