Google has updated the Google Drive app for Android to version 1.1.470.11 that brings native Spreadsheet editor finally, which enables you to edit spreadsheets easily, switch fonts, resize columns, sort data, and more. This update also brings better editing in the documents editor, option to add homescreen shortcuts for files and folders and more new features. Continue reading “Google Drive for Android updated, brings native Spreadsheet editor and more new features”
RIM today confirmed at Blackberry Jam Asia that BlackBerry 10 devices will be coming out in both Full Touch and QWERTY editions. This puts the rumours about RIM killing QWERTY keyboard to rest.
Today at BlackBerry Jam Asia , RIM announced that the BlackBerry App World application marketplace would be soon renamed as BlackBerry World as the company is gearing up for the launch of BlackBerry 10 on Jan 30 2013 next year.Martyn Mallick, VP of Global Alliances and Business Development at Research In Motion told us that the rebranding had to be done as the App World was offering a lot more than apps now and offers music, video , magazines and a lot more.
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We are live from Bangkok , Thailand from BlackBerry Jam Asia 2012 where the company is expected talk about their upcoming BlackBerry 10 platform which is slated for a early 2013 launch. Watch our live blog below for minute by minute updates from the event. Although this is a developer event , we expect to get sneak peek of consumer features that are going to be available in BlackBerry 10
Microsoft just announced that the long awaited Windows Phone 7.8 update for existing handsets will roll out only in 2013. The most obvious part of the update is the new homescreen which will feature the same resizable live tiles as on Windows Phone 8 running smartphones.
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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Camera at IFA, Berlin in August, that launched in India last week. You saw the unboxing of the Galaxy Camera recently. The Galaxy Camera is a Smart Camera that runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super Clear Touch LCD Display. It is powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos processor similar to the S III. Let’s dive into the complete review. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Camera Review”
Flipkart has launched Flyte eBooks for Android. The company launched Flyte MP3 downloads earlier this year along with a Flyte MP3 Android app. The new Flyte eBooks for Android that lets you download eBook on your Android device from a collection of over 60,000 paid books and about 4000 free eBooks. You can sign in to your Flipkart account, add money to your wallet and start buying the book from the app or purchase it online. Unlike the Amazon’s Kindle format (.azw or .mobi), this uses Flipkart’s propitiatory format (.fkb). You can download each Flipkart eBook to a maximum of six devices, similar to Amazon Kindle books. Continue reading “Flipkart launches Flyte eBooks for Android”
Vodafone India has launched Secure Device Manager for Smartphones and Tablets for corporates. Vodafone India is the first Indian telecom operator to launch this unique and innovative solution. Since bring Your Own Device (BYOD) concept is picking up pace, Vodafone Secure Device Manager lets the corporates secure the data on smartphones and tablets without compromising the company’s security. Continue reading “Vodafone Secure Device Manager for Smartphones and Tablets launched for corporates”
Microsoft has updated the Bing Translator app to version 2.5 that brings support Windows Phone 8 devices. This brings new translator camera lens for Windows Phone 8 devices that lets to access the camera mode translation functionality in the translator app quickly when you launch the camera. Continue reading “Bing Translator app now available for Windows Phone 8, gets new translator camera lens”
Lava XOLO A700 that surfaced earlier this week is now available from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) 16M color capacitive touch screen IPS display and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 processor. It has Dual SIM support and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with a 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash at the back with 720p HD video recording and a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava XOLO A700 Dual SIM Android Smartphone now available for Rs. 9999”
LG Optimus L9 that was announced back in August is now available for pre-order from online retailer Flipkart in India for Rs. 19,990. It comes in Black and White colors and is expected to ship in the first week of December. The phone is priced at an MRP of Rs. 22,000 on LG India website. It has a 4.7-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor. Continue reading “LG Optimus L9 up for pre-order in India for Rs. 19990”
Adblock Plus, popular ad-block extension / add-on on Firefox and Chrome is now available for Android. It blocks ads on most Apps and Browser over Wi-Fi even if you are not rooted. You need a rooted Android phone for ad blocking over 2G / 3G. It does not allow ads to be blocked on SSL encrypted websites. According to the Adblock site, the Android app only blocks ads Firefox and Opera browsers, but we tried it on the default Android browser and Chrome, and it worked fine. Continue reading “Adblock Plus for Android released, Blocks ads in Mobile Browsers and Apps”
ZengaTV has updated the ZengaTV app for Android that brings new user interface (UI) with Social media integration and HD Live TV Streaming for select channels, which you can enable from settings. It also has Dynamic categories with search optimized directory listings, Personalized Playists to add lists of favorite channels. The new version also has faster in-app browsing for Live TV, movies and VOD sections. Continue reading “ZengaTV for Android gets new UI and HD Live TV Streaming”
Rumors have surfaced that Microsoft plans to detail its next update for Windows Phone 8 at the Mobile World Congress in February. The update is expected to bring a lot of bug fixes alongside new features. The Verge suggests that Microsoft will be bringing bug fixes related to audio issues that some users have been facing. We’re also expecting to see persistent WiFi capabilities introduced.
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INTEX has launched a new dual SIM phone AURA with a 1800 mAh battery for long lasting battery back-up. It has a 1.3MP camera, FM radio with live recording, Bluetooth A2DP, USB port, preloaded games, video and audio player sound recorder and more. It has expandable memory up to 16GB so that users can store more music and videos. Continue reading “INTEX AURA Dual SIM phone launched for Rs. 1690”
