In an effort to enhance its Google Translate service, Google has acquired Quest Visual for an undisclosed sum. Founded by former video game developer Otavio Good in 2009, the company is the maker of the popular translation app Word Lens.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime (SM-G906L) has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG website and seems to have passed the Bluetooth certification. The Korean variant of the Galaxy S5 Prime (SM-G906K) appeared briefly on the official Korean website recently and another variant, SM-G906S appeared on a Hong Kong retail site few days back. All these have been listed on the Bluetooth SIG database. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, Galaxy S5 Google Play edition pass Bluetooth certification”
There were rumors at the end of last month that Google is replacing its Nexus line of devices with high-end Android Silver phones. Last week, Chromium code of Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 were spotted online on the Code Review page. Today, popular Twitter leaker @evleaks has revealed that Google is planning to scrap its Nexus line and hence we will not see a Nexus 6.
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LG has unveiled Tone Infinim (HBS-900), its new premium Bluetooth stereo headset developed in collaboration with Harman/Kardon. It has a stylish design that is almost similar to previous Tone series headsets from LG, but this has a glossy metallic finish. It has retractable wire management technology for tangle-free operation, jog button to fast forward and rewind, sound and vibration alert to inform of incoming messages, current time and battery status. Continue reading “LG Tone Infinim Bluetooth headset developed with Harman/Kardon announced”
BlackBerry has updated BlackBerry Runtime for Android apps to support Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) from Android 4.2.2 as it promised. This includes new Android APIs and a lot of new features such as support for accounts, Bluetooth LE, NFC and more. Android development app has also been updated to version 2.0.3 beta. Continue reading “BlackBerry Runtime for Android apps updated to Android 4.3”
iberry launched the Auxus CoreX8 3G, the company’s latest Android tablet earlier this year. We already brought you the unboxing of the tablet. Here we have the complete review of the tablet. This is one of the first tablets to use Samsung Exynos 5410 processor. It also has 3G support and voice calling capabilities. Is the tablet worth the price? How good is the tablet compared to its competitors? Let us find out. Continue reading “iberry Auxus CoreX8 3G Review”
Apple and Google’s Motorola Mobility reached a truce agreeing to dismiss all patent-infringement claims against each other. Both these companies agreed to work together in some areas of patent reform, but this agreement doesn’t include a cross license for the patents. Last month Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe Systems settled a class-action lawsuit. Apple had already settled their patent suits with HTC and Nokia. Continue reading “Apple, Google dismiss Motorola-related patent suits”
Nokia 225 Dual SIM, the company’s most affordable internet-enabled smartphone that was announced last month is now on sale in India from the official Nokia Shop. The Nokia 220 Dual SIM went on sale in India back in March. The Nokia 225 has a 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen, dust and splash proof keymat and loud audio output up to 103 phon output with Donau speaker. Continue reading “Nokia 225 Dual SIM phone goes on sale in India for Rs. 3199”
Microsoft had some strategic announcements during the Mobile World Congress, in which they announced the addition of new OEM partners that had signed up for making Windows Phone devices. Some of the new additions were Indian manufacturers like Lava, Xolo, Karbonn and later Micromax. In that lineup, we have two more OEMs added to the lineup today, and they are BLU and K-Touch. BLU is possibly the Micromax of the US while K-Touch is known for being an OEM as well as a ODM, which does contract manufacturing for other companies. The addition of these two new OEMs means a wider range of Windows Phone 8.1 devices that are all set to be released in the coming months. Will the third ecosystem finally pick up some steam?
After several leaks HTC has made the Red HTC One M8 official, but only in Taiwan.HTC global communication manager Jeff Gordon tweeted that the Red variant has launched in Taiwan today and also shared a 3D render of the smartphone on Sketchfab, so that you can view the smartphone from all the angles. Continue reading “Red HTC One M8 goes official in Taiwan, Blue and Red variants on pre-order in UK”
Earlier this month Nokia and NTT DOCOMO had announced a pact to research on 5G technology. Today, National Instruments (NI) has teamed up with Nokia’s Network Business to work on fifth generation (5G) wireless technologies such as exploring peak data rates and cell-edge rates in excess of 10 Gbps and 100 Mbps, respectively.
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Epson has announced Android KitKat 4.4 support for native printing by launching an app. Dubbed as Epson Print Enabler, the app will allow users to print documents wirelessly via their smartphone.
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Samsung has never failed to create hype around a product and the Galaxy S5 was no exception. Ahead of the launch, Samsung Galaxy S5 was expected to sport a QHD display, but things did not go as rumored and Galaxy S5 came with a 1080p Full HD display. Samsung has managed to market it very well to the people and the latest deal with Heathrow airport is an icing on the cake.
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Cygnett, popular international digital accessories brand has launched new range of in-ear earphones – Cygnett Atomic II, Cygnett Fusion II and Cygnett Space Buds. These come with interchangeable rubber caps and promises comfortable prolonged usage. It dynamic sound with powerful bass and has sound isolation technology for better listening even in crowded/noisy surroundings, says Cygnett. All these are compatible with smartphones with 3.5mm audio jack. Continue reading “Cygnett launches range of in-ear earphones starting from Rs. 599”
Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Tower Vision India, an independent tower company in India have signed a new deal. Under this MSA (Master Service Agreement), Reliance Jio would utilize Tower Vision’s 8400 towers across India for its 4G roll out. Continue reading “Reliance Jio, Tower Vision tie up to share telecom infrastructure”
