Google has finally released its stock Email app on the Google Play Store. This app comes pre-installed on Nexus and select Google Play edition devices, so it would be easy for Google to update the app with new features. According to the app store description, the update is not available for Google Play edition HTC One M7 and Galaxy S4 yet. Continue reading “Google releases stock Email app on Play Store”
At an event in Seattle, Amazon finally pulled the veil off its much awaited smartphone. Called the Fire Phone, it is meant to capitalize on the digital ecosystem that the company has created around the likes of its Kindle hardware and the new Fire TV. The phone runs a forked version of Android which at first glance appears to be very similar to the one on Amazon’s tablet efforts.
Continue reading “Amazon unveils the Fire Phone with 2.2Ghz Quad Core processor, 2GB RAM onboard”
Despite BlackBerry’s multiple attempts to create a developer ecosystem around the BlackBerry 10 platform, uptake has been slow. The company tried to get around this by offering an Android runtime. Developers were also free to port their Android applications and bring it to the BlackBerry application store. Savvy users could also sideload APK files directly. This was however far from an intuitive solution. Enter BlackBerry’s new partnership with Amazon. Continue reading “BlackBerry’s latest move brings Amazon Appstore to BB10 platform”
HTC announced the One E8 earlier this month. The device which is mostly touted as the plastic version of the flagship One M8 has received overwhelming response in China.
Continue reading “HTC sells 50,000 units of One E8 in 15 min of launch in China”
Intex has launched Aqua 3G, the company’s latest entry-level smartphone with 3G support in the Aqua series. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and comes with dual SIM support, similar to most other Intex smartphones. Continue reading “Intex Aqua 3G with 4-inch display, dual-core processor launched for Rs. 3555”
A British fashion designer along with Microsoft has created wireless mobile-charging trousers. The duo claims that they it is the first time such a trouser is made in the world. Adrien Sauvage, a 31-year-old designer has been working on the trousers for the past six months and the prototype will be released today in London.
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As Virtual Reality technology improves, we’re seeing an increasing level of attention from mainstream players. Following Sony’s lead that introduced its Project Morpheus headset to compete with the game changing Oculus Rift. Today, Samsung’s plans to enter the virtual reality headset market got a bit more concrete.
The Korean company has filed a patent application with the United States Patent Office which gives us a hint as to what the device might be named. Samsung is working alongside Oculus to create a headset that would work with its line of handsets. Called the Galaxy VR, the headset is expected to include a dock for their handsets. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR trademarks hints at upcoming Oculus Rift competitor”
Vodafone India, today launched Super Network Operations Centre (SNOC) and Super Network Experience Centre (SNEC) in Pune. The SNOC provides insight into the workings of over 120,000 Vodafone sites that offer network coverage across 22 circles remotely. The SNEC enables enterprise customers to experience the latest and emerging business communication solutions to Communicate, Collaborate and Connect better. Continue reading “Vodafone India launches Super Network Operations Centre and Experience Centre in Pune”
Samsung has updated its smartwatch Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo with few major features. The Tizen powered smartwatch adds Blocking Mode, which essentially enables users to mute notifications. Users can either keep the blocking mode active all the time or when they do not want to be disturbed. They can also set it to auto enable when you’re asleep. This feature is similar to the Blocking mode available on Samsung smartphones.
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Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) would begin 4G rollout in phased manner in 2015. This was announced by Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of the Reliance Industries at its 40th Annual General Meeting today. The company would begin expanded trials in August across multiple cities, which would continue through the end of 2014 and early 2015. Continue reading “Reliance Jio to begin expanded 4G trials in August, phased launch in 2015 across India”
There are a number of Android home launchers available in the market currently and another one is getting added thanks to Samsung. The company has launched a Android home launcher that aims to simplify your phone.
Continue reading “Samsung rolls out Terrain Home launcher for Android”
HTC has updated its HTC Sense TV app that finally brings support for Indian TV program listings. This let you add a TV service provider from the settings to view the current or upcoming TV listing and detailed program guide easily. This feature is currently in beta so the program guide might not be perfect. This app uses the phone’s Infrared sensor to control TV, set-top box or a home theater system easily. Continue reading “HTC Sense TV app updated with program guide for India”
Facebook has updated its beta Windows Phone app with new video uploading feature. Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 users can now upload videos to Facebook directly from their mobile. At the menu bar at the bottom of the app there are three buttons Status, Photo and Check -in. By clicking on the Photo button users can now select a video to upload to their Facebook account.
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Nike+FuelBand has finally released an Android app for its fitness tracker. The company has expanded its app two years after it debuted the app on iOS devices.
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After accidentally launching Slingshot app on the Apple App store last week and taking it down, Facebook has officially released the app. Available on iOS and Android, the app will enables user to send disappearing photo and video messages. However, there is a catch as Slingshot requires users to share something before they can view any images from others.
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