Opera introduced Opera Max, data savings app in the U.S. and Europe back in February. Today, Opera launched the app in Russia and CIS regions. Opera Max compresses cellular data across Android applications such as Vine, Instagram or Flipboard. that relies more on video, text and images.
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Google has leaked out a new screenshot of a Dialer app that is different from the current one on the existing Android KitKat. The company has tweeted the screenshot from its @Google Nexus Twitter account.
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Microsoft has announced that Motorola Solution, provider of communication solutions and services has signed a patent licensing agreement with them, that covers Microsoft’s patent portfolio for Motorola Solutions’ devices running on Android and Chrome OS. Microsoft launched its IP licensing program in December 2003 and has over 1,100 licensing agreements, that includes agreements with companies like Samsung, ZTE, LG, HTC, Acer and most recently Dell. Continue reading “Motorola Solutions signs patent agreement with Microsoft for Android and Chrome devices”
Google is bringing arrayof new features and updates to Hangouts on Android. The latest 2.1 update merges SMS and Hangouts conversation with the same person. This essentially means that a user does not have to switch back and forth between texts messages and instant messages (IM). Google also supports unmerging of conversations, which is useful for those users who wish to keep them separate.
Xolo has launched Q1010i, successor of the Xolo Q1010. It appeared on the official website earlier this month and has a 8-megapixel Sony Exmor R sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4 micron pixel size and a 5-element lens. Other features are similar to the Q1010, including a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on One-glass-Solution (OGS) technology, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Xolo Q1010i with 5-inch HD display, Exmor R camera sensor launched for Rs. 13499”
LG has unveiled the champagne gold version of the LG G Watch on their official Facebook page. It also has a dedicated webpage that reveals that the G Watch would be dust and water resistant and reveals that it will have an always-on display, unlike the Samsung Gear 2. The Stealth Black version of the LG G Watch was unveiled last month as the company’s first Android Wear-powered Smartwatch. Continue reading “LG G Watch will be water resistant and feature always-on display”
Micromax has launched the Canvas Doodle 3, the latest smartphone in the Canvas Doodle series. It has a 6-inch FWVA display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) as rumored. It would come with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It also has dual SIM support and comes pre-loaded with Kingsoft Office, Opera Mini Browser, Getit and Games like Marble, Rope Cut, Jelly Jumper. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 with 6-inch display launched for Rs. 8500”
Google has been pumping up its Glass offerings lately by adding 4.4 Android update along with several features. Today, the company has announced that it will soon bring SMS support for iPhone users which will enable them to receive text message on the Glass.This service has been available for Android users for quite some time now.
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Earlier this year there were reports about Asus making the next Nexus tablet, but a recent report from DigiTimes claims that HTC would be making the next Nexus tablet that would launch sometime in Q3 2014. Earlier reports revealed that the tablet would be powered by an Intel Atom chip, but the latest report doesn’t confirm anything. Continue reading “Google Nexus 8 made by HTC reportedly coming in Q3 2014”
Aircel has joined hands with DigiVive to enable users stream IPL 2014 on their mobile. In order to access the service, customers will have to activate it through USSD strings which will include Live TV and Data benefits. Available on Android and iOS devices, the Aircel nexGTv app can be also used by feature phone users as it supports WAP.
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The long drawn affair of Nokia’s sale to Microsoft will finally come to a close on 25th April. Having received the go ahead from all regulatory bodies, the company today announced that the transaction will finally be completed on 25th April when Nokia Oy will be rebranded as Microsoft Mobile Oyj. The acquisition is meant to help Microsoft have a stronger foothold in the mobile space and to help push adoption of Windows Phone running devices. As is evident, it is also a push towards using Microsoft services which was also seen on the Android based Nokia X. Continue reading “Nokia to complete it’s sale to Microsoft on 25th April”
HTC launched the brand new Desire 210 at an event in Delhi today. A global launch for the ailing smartphone manufacturer, the Desire 210 represents a new direction and renewed focus at HTC as it doubles down on the things that matter and aims at reclaiming it’s market share. We got to spend some time with the budget device to form our impressions of what is poised to be a hot seller in the entry level segment. Read on for our first impressions. Continue reading “HTC Desire 210 Hands On Impressions”
LG G2 mini that was announced earlier this year is yet to roll out globally, now UA profiles of the LG G3 mini (D725) has surfaced on the official website. Since the LG G3 for AT&T is mentioned as B3 in the leaked internal documents, the B3 mini with the model number D725 would be G3 mini, according to mylgphones. Continue reading “LG G3 mini surfaces with 720p display and 8MP camera”
HTC launched Desire 816, Desire 210 and the flagship One (M8) in India today. Advent of smartphones have already affected the sales of digital cameras. Now, the company is planning to bring DSLR like optical zoom to smartphones by 2015.
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BlackBerry had announced its latest BB10 smartphone called BlackBerry Q20 in February this year. The name of this device was soon changed to BlackBerry Classic and is now expected to be launched in November.
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