Xiaomi introduces MIUI 6 with simple design and new features

MIUI 6

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 6, a major upgrade to MIUI ROM at an event in Beijing on the fourth anniversary of MIUI. This bring a completely new flat user interface that is simple and is also colorful. It has new notification center with toggles for music control panel, notifications for new messages, missed calls, reminders, app notices, and more.  It has smart blocklist and visual menu for voice service calls.   Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces MIUI 6 with simple design and new features”

Spice Stellar 449 3G and Stellar Mi-508 with Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 4999

Spice Stellar 449 3G

Spice Stellar 449 3G and Stellar Mi-508, two new Android smartphones in the Spice Stellar series are available from online retailer HomeShop18. The Stellar 449 has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, 1GHz processor, 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The Stellar Mi-508 has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash an a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.  Continue reading “Spice Stellar 449 3G and Stellar Mi-508 with Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 4999”

4.7 inch and 5.5 inch iPhone 6 battery photos surface in new leak

We have heard a number of rumors about the iPhone 6 over the past several months. Now, two more developments regarding the batteries of both the models of the iPhone 6 have surfaced in latest leak. Nowwhereelse.fr have shared images of an 1810 mAh battery that will apparently be used on 4.7-inch iPhone 6.

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Intex Aqua Style Pro with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6990

Intex Aqua Style Pro

Intex has launched Aqua Style Pro, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The company has roped in Tollywood actress Anushka Shetty as their brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh for one year. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Style Pro with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6990”

Moto X+1 appears in GFX benchmark with 5.2 inch screen,12MP and more

Motorola is expected to launch its next iteration of smartphones along with the Moto 360 on September 4th. We have heard a number or rumors about the specifications of the Moto X+1 but a latest GFX benchmark listing gives further details about the phone.

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Meizu MX4 images, specifications leaked ahead of September 2nd event

Meizu MX4 September 2nd event invite

Meizu MX4, the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone and the successor of last year’s MX3 is the most expected smartphone this year. Earlier rumors said that it would feature a 20.7-megapixel camera from Sony, slim bezel and even a fingerprint reader. A recent leak through a leaflet has revealed how the phone would look and the specifications of the smartphone. Continue reading “Meizu MX4 images, specifications leaked ahead of September 2nd event”

LG grabs Red Dot awards for G3’s UI, Smart Keyboard and Knock Code

LG G3 Red Dot award 2014

LG Electronics has grabbed nine awards at the 2014 Red Dot awards in Communication Design category. This includes Best of the Best awards for LG G3’s graphic user interface (GUI), Smart Keyboard and Knock Code. LG also grabbed awards for webOS Smart+ TV platform for its new approach to smart TVs and intuitive user interface. The LG G Flex, the company’s first smartphone with a curved display got Best of the Best award earlier this year. Continue reading “LG grabs Red Dot awards for G3’s UI, Smart Keyboard and Knock Code”

HTC One M8 gets Android 4.4.3 update in India along with 4G LTE support

HTC is rolling out Android 4.4.3 update to One M8 devices in India. The carrier update which is already live has improvements for the camera and the BoomSound speakers. In addition, the update is enabling 4G LTE support to the One M8 devices.

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BBM for Windows Phone out of beta, update brings bug fixes and performance improvements

BBM for Windows Phone

BlackBerry launched BBM Beta for Windows Phone few weeks back for all the Windows Phone 8 users. Recently BlackBerry pushed a minor v1.01 update for the Windows Phone app that removes the beta tag and also brings bug fixes, performance improvements and speeds up the app load time. It recently said that it has 85 million monthly active users worldwide. Continue reading “BBM for Windows Phone out of beta, update brings bug fixes and performance improvements”

Microsoft debuts ephemeral messaging app WindUp for Windows Phone

Microsoft has launched its own version of the ephemeral messaging app dubbed as WindUp. A product of the Microsoft Research, the app will let Windows Phone users send and receive temporary messages and media like audio, video and photo.

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Moto 360 appears on Best Buy for $249 along with specifications

Motorola’s Moto 360 has made an appearance on Best Buy prior to its launch on September 4th. The leaked posting on Best Buy shows the smartwatch priced at $249.

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20,000 units of Asus Zenfone 5 smartphones to be available on Flipkart from August 18th

Asus Zenfone 5 August 18th sale

Earlier this month Asus stocked 10,000 Zenfone 5 units on Flipkart, after it went out of stock in four days after the launch. It went out of stock again. Now the company has announced that Zenfone 5 would be back on stock on Flipkart with 20,000 units available for sale starting this Monday, August 18, 2014. Continue reading “20,000 units of Asus Zenfone 5 smartphones to be available on Flipkart from August 18th”

Xiaomi Mi 3: Startup creates Chrome extension to automate Mi 3 purchase on Flipkart

There have been some interesting startup ideas in India in the past, but what BuyHatke has managed stands out in more ways than one. The Indian firm has created a Chrome extension, which according to them greatly increases your chances of being able to purchase the elusive Xiaomi Mi 3.

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Xolo Q510s with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 announced for Rs. 6499

Xolo Q510s

Xolo Q500s IPS in the 500 series was unveiled last month, now the company has announced the Q510s. It has a 4-inch WVGA IPS screen, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat), 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Q500s IPS. Continue reading “Xolo Q510s with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 announced for Rs. 6499”