Xiaomi drew a lot of flak for not meeting the demand that their first India launch, the Mi 3 saw. Along with the Mi 3, Xiaomi announced a couple of other devices including the cost-effective Redmi 1S and the octa-core monster, the Redmi Note.
August 11 is when the OPPO N1 mini will launch in India
OPPO had been teasing the N1 mini via their social feeds through the past week or so. The N1 mini, as the name suggests, is the mini version of the OPPO N1 that happens to be the Chinese phone maker’s first phone in India, launched back in January.
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Facebook Messenger updated with Android Wear support
Soon after WhatsApp released a beta version for Android to support Android Wear, Facebook has pushed an update to its Messenger app for Android that adds Android Wear support. This lets you view message notifications, so that you can reply to messages easily from your Android wear smartwatch, says Android Central that reported regarding the update first. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger updated with Android Wear support”
Binatone 3G MiFi Router with inbuilt power bank launched for Rs. 4995
Binatone launched 3G Mifi Router with 5000 mAh Turbo Power Bank in India. It lets you create Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 users, has built-in SD card reader upto 32 GB for Wireless Files Sharing, plug and play support for auto configuration . It offers download speed of up to 21.6 Mbps and upload speed of up to 5.76Mbps for connectivity on the go. Continue reading “Binatone 3G MiFi Router with inbuilt power bank launched for Rs. 4995”
Antec SP1 and SPzero Bluetooth speakers, dBs and Pulse headphones launched in India
Antec has launched its A.M.P (Antec Mobile Products) Line of speakers and headphones in India. These include, A.M.P SP1 and A.M.P SPzero portable Bluetooth speakers, A.M.P dBs in-ear earphones and A.M.P Pulse Bluetooth headphones. The SP1 portable Bluetooth speaker has built-in microphone and controls that lets you easily switch between your music and phone functions with the touch of a button. The A.M.P SPzero is a smaller version that also has microphone and Bluetooth 3.0 support. Continue reading “Antec SP1 and SPzero Bluetooth speakers, dBs and Pulse headphones launched in India”
Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG with 7-inch display, Dual SIM and voice calling launched in India for Rs. 8999
Asus has launched the Fonepad 7 FE170CG in India. It was showcased at the Zenfone launch event in India last month and packs a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, powered by 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with ZenUI. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Asus Fonepad 7 FE170CG with 7-inch display, Dual SIM and voice calling launched in India for Rs. 8999”
YouTube for Android updated with minor Playlist enhancements
YouTube is bringing some new tweaks to playlist management in the latest update. The version 5.9.0.10 now gets a contextual menu that provides quicker access to pre-existing features. An action overflow button will appear next to each result at the time of searching for a playlist.
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XOLO 8X-1000 with HIVE UI Hands On & Photo Gallery
XOLO’s much hyped HIVE UI today made its debut on a single piece of hardware ie the XOLO 8X-1000. Reasons abound why XOLO as a company decided to invest both time and a fair bit of money on developing a completely customized ROM but truth be told, we’re not entirely convinced by the reasoning. We’ll talk about that and more as we explore the new XOLO 8X-1000. Continue reading “XOLO 8X-1000 with HIVE UI Hands On & Photo Gallery”
Google Search gets deep app linking, hands free mode, Play Music also updated
Google has updated Google Search with a bunch of new features. The version 3.6 adds the ability for developers to deep link app information through Android’s linking API. However, these features require developers to implement them first within their apps. Additionally, the Search app hints at Google working on a hands-free mode. It would introduce a new interface for when you are driving to offer you a simple and less cluttered interface.
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Acer Iconia A1-830 Android tablet launched in India for Rs. 11299
Acer has launched Iconia A1-830, the company’s new tablet in Iconia series in India in partnership with Flipkart. It was announced earlier this year and packs a 7.9-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) LED-backlit IPS display with 178 degree viewing angle and 4:3 aspect ratio, powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor with Hyper-Threading technology and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Acer Iconia A1-830 Android tablet launched in India for Rs. 11299”
Meizu MX4 could feature a 20.7MP camera from Sony
Although the current Meizu flagship, the MX3, has only an 8 mega-pixel sensor at its disposal, the device is still capable of some breathtaking shots as the photos show.
The current Meizu flagship, the MX3
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Twitter Amplify goes live in India in collaboration with Starsports.com and Vodafone
Media partner StarSports.com and advertiser Vodafone India are teaming up with Twitter to present Twitter Amplify in India for the Indian cricket team’s tour of England. The Twitter Amplify program is developed to tap into the growing social conversations around TV programmes, especially live sports.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Review
After the iPad happened, Samsung was the first company to release a 7 inch tablet that could make calls. A new form factor was born, and a long time has passed since then. They are now the biggest tablet maker in the market, mainly thanks to the various mid range calling tablets that the company eventually released. However, Samsung’s desire to completely 1-up the Apple iPads is still here, which has transpired into the Tab S series of tablets, squarely aimed at the iPad Air with the 10.5″ version (our review) and the iPad mini retina, with the 8.4″ version. Yes, the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is Samsung’s latest “mini” tablet for the high end market. The “S” here is all about the screen, which is a WQXGA AMOLED panel that proves to be its USP and is central to the whole experience. Launched in India for a price of Rs. 37,800, the 3G data and voice enabled tablet aims to offer the best mini tablet experience for the premium buyer. So, is this the best mini tablet money can buy? Lets find out in our full review.
Mugen Power launches Moto X case with 2800mAh battery and microSD slot
Mugen Power Batteries, popular for its high-capacity batteries for devices has launched MOTO X Mugen Power 2800mAh Extended Protective Battery for Motorola Moto X that offers protection and also SD card storage. The Moto X already has 2200 mAh battery that would last a whole day with average use, but the 2800mAh battery in the case makes it 5000mAh totally that should offer you up to 2 days of battery life even with heavy usage. Continue reading “Mugen Power launches Moto X case with 2800mAh battery and microSD slot”
Google buys mobile video editing start-up Directr
Google’s YouTube has acquired a mobile-video app maker Directr for an undisclosed sum. The app is used by small businesses to create marketing promotional videos. Directr team will integrate into YouTube’s video ads division as a result of the acquisition.
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