Instagram launches Hyperlapse app for iPhone and iPad to capture time lapse videos

Instagram Hyperlapse

Instagram has launched Hyperlapse, a new app to capture high-quality time lapse videos even while in motion. It uses built-in stabilization technology to capture time lapses when you are just holding the device in your hand. You can choose playback speed between 1x-12x. The app doesn’t require you to create an instagram account.

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HTC Desire 510 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, 4G LTE announced

HTC Desire 510

HTC has announced Desire 510, the company’s latest smartphones in the desire series with 4G LTE connectivity. It is also the company’s first smartphone powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor based on 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 and has Adreno 306 GPU. It has 4.7 inch FWVGA screen, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with HTC Sense UI on top, comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “HTC Desire 510 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, 4G LTE announced”

Exclusive: an interview with Hugo Barra – Vice President, Xiaomi Global

We had a chance to sit down with Hugo Barra, Vice President of Xiaomi Global and clarify some of the burning questions surrounding the brand in the Indian market.

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It’s still early days for Xiaomi in the Indian market, but they have already managed to make a name for themselves with their first product. Thanks to their flash sale model, the Mi 3 made headlines each time it went on sale. Continue reading “Exclusive: an interview with Hugo Barra – Vice President, Xiaomi Global”

Huawei to launch Ascend P7 with sapphire display

Huawei Ascend P7

Huawei unveiled Ascend P7 Arsenal Edition recently, today Huawei has confirmed its plans to launched a Ascend P7 smartphone with scratch-proof sapphire screen protection after some rumors. The upcoming iPhone 6 is rumored to feature sapphire screen protection. Kyocera recently unveiled its plans to launch a smartphone with sapphire screen. Xiaomi is reportedly working on using sapphire glass for its limited edition phone. Continue reading “Huawei to launch Ascend P7 with sapphire display”

Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM Photo Gallery

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Microsoft launched the Lumia 530 Dual SIM, the company’s most affordable dual SIM Lumia smartphone in India recently, priced at Rs. 7,349. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the photo gallery and the hardware walkthrough of the smartphone.

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Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 A102 gets Android 4.4 OTA update

Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 KitKat

Micromax has announced that it has started rolling out Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the Canvas Doodle 3 A102 users. The Doodle 3 smartphone was launched back in April, running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Recently the company started selling the Canvas Doodle 3 running Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. All the latest Micromax smartphones now comes with Android KitKat out of the box. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 A102 gets Android 4.4 OTA update”

Smartphone ‘kill switch’ bill passed into a law in California

With an aim to put a curb on growing smartphone thefts, Governor Jerry Brown of California has signed the ‘Kill switch’ bill into a law. Starting July 1st, 2015, the law will require all smartphone makers to install kill switch on the phones that lets users remotely lock them in case they are stolen.

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iBall Andi5S Cobalt3 with Octa-Core processor, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 12499

iBall Andi5S Cobalt3

iBall has launched Andi5S Cobalt3, the latest smartphone in the Cobalt series. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on one glass solution (OGS) technology, 12-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Andi5T Cobalt2 that was launched back in March. The quad-core processor has been replaced by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor and it runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “iBall Andi5S Cobalt3 with Octa-Core processor, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 12499”

LG L60 Dual listed on official website for Rs. 9000

LG L60 Dual

LG L60 X-147 that went on sale online in India for Rs. 7,990 earlier this week is now listed on the official LG India website for Rs. 9000 (MRP). It has a 4.3-inch WVGA screen, 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat), 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, VGA front-facing camera and has dual SIM support with two normal SIM slots. Continue reading “LG L60 Dual listed on official website for Rs. 9000”

Spotify for Windows Phone finally goes free

Spotify for Windows Phone

Spotify made its iOS and Android apps free back in December last year that doesn’t require you to buy premium subscription for listening music. Today the company has announced that it has updated its Windows Phone app offering free access to Spotify. This introduces shuffle play that lets you play any artist, album, or playlist in shuffle mode. Free access to Spotify is available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone apps in select markets worldwide where it is live. Continue reading “Spotify for Windows Phone finally goes free”

Samsung to reportedly add new fingerprint technology and features on the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung is gearing up for the Galaxy Note 4 launch at IFA on September 3rd. An array of leaks and reports have already revealed number of features of the much anticipated smartphone. Now, a report from SamMobile is claiming that Samsung will use a new fingerprint technology on the Note 4. Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 Galaxy Note 4 Continue reading “Samsung to reportedly add new fingerprint technology and features on the Galaxy Note 4”