LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014

LG L Bello and L Fino

LG has unveiled two new smartphones, L Fino and L Bello in the L series. These run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and comes with premium UX features, similar to the LG G3, as it promised recently. The L Fino 4.5-inch WVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The L Bello has a 5.0-inch FWVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014”

$129 Omate X smartwatch takes the companion route after going indie

Omate got some rave reviews after launching their first ever smartwatch, the Truesmart. The crowd-funded project went live last year, and the smartwatch won a lot of fans thanks to the high value proposition it brought on board.

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OnePlus seeks an executive who could lead its operations in India

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OnePlus recently made its intentions clear about entering the crowded Indian market and now, it looks the company is gearing up for its debut in the sub-continent. OnePlus has taken to its forum to find an executive who could lead its operations in India. Continue reading “OnePlus seeks an executive who could lead its operations in India”

ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launched in the U.S for $279.99

ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE

ZTE has launched the nubia 5S mini smartphone in the U.S. It is calling the smartphone nubia 5S mini LTE in the country. It was first launched in China back in November last year and packs a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels)  IGZO display. The U.S variant is  powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), compared to Snapdragon 600 processor in the Chinese variant. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, full HD video recording and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launched in the U.S for $279.99”

Alcatel One Touch Hero and Idol series launched in India

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Alcatel One Touch has launched the One Touch Hero and six new One Touch Idol series smartphones in India. The One Touch Hero was unveiled at IFA last year and packs a 6-inch 1080p display, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589T processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13 MP rear camera, 2 MP front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 32GB and a 3400 mAh battery. Continue reading “Alcatel One Touch Hero and Idol series launched in India”

Xiaomi Mi 4 clone shows up

After their tryst with OnePlus One clones, Chinese OEMs seem to have shifted their focus to the other big thing – the Xiaomi Mi 4. The Mi 4 happens to be an in-demand phone at the moment, and is being sold in very small numbers even in Xiaomi’s home country. The device has gotten so popular that it just got itself a clone.

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Sony Xperia C3 goes on sale in Russia

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Sony announced its latest mid-range selfie-focused smartphone, the Xperia C3 a while ago. However, the company did not reveal the pricing and the availability information of the smartphone. Well, these details are no longer a mystery as device is now available in Russia. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C3 goes on sale in Russia”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 KitKat update now available in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has started receiving Android 4.4 (KitKat) update India. It was launched in India back in February this year running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). The Galaxy Grand 2 got the KitKat update in India last month. As you can see from the image, the changelog is similar to the other Samsung smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 KitKat update now available in India”

Twitter officially adds tweets from people you don’t follow on your Timeline

Earlier this month Twitter tested a new feature that shows tweets into users timeline from accounts their friends follow. This experiment was not accepted by many users, however, it looks like Twitter has made this experiment official.

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NTT Docomo introduces 72 Mbps premium Wi-Fi service for travelers to Japan

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NTT Docomo has introduced premium Wi-Fi service for visitors or travellers to Japan. It promises download speed of up to 72 Mbps, and lets users access Wi-Fi in hotspots in over 150,000 locations such as train stations, airports, cafes and other sightseeing spots, including the iconic Mt. Fuji in Japan. Continue reading “NTT Docomo introduces 72 Mbps premium Wi-Fi service for travelers to Japan”

MediaTek opens new R&D facility in Bengaluru, plans to invest US$ 200 million in India

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MediaTek Inc., one of the world’s leading SoC makers has launched a new Research & Development (R&D) facility at Bengaluru, India. The company would develop innovative solutions for wireless communications and concentrate on core segments like connectivity & home entertainment devices in the facility. It also said the it would invest US$ 200 million for expansion in India, during the course of the next few years. Continue reading “MediaTek opens new R&D facility in Bengaluru, plans to invest US$ 200 million in India”

Lava Iris Pro 30+ with 4.7-inch HD display, 13 MP Camera launched for Rs. 11990

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Lava has launched the Iris Pro 30+, the company’s latest flagship smartphone and the successor of Iris Pro 30 that was also launched earlier this year. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on OGS technology, 7.9mm slim and 116 gram light-weight body. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MT6589T processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, 1.1 micron OmniVision BSI 2 sensor and a 3-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Xolo Q610s with 4.5-inch display, compact body announced for Rs. 7099

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Xolo has unveiled the Q610s smartphone, successor of Q600 that was launched back in May. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA On-cell IPS display and has a compact body with width of just 64.3mm, height of 128mm and screen-to-body ratio of more than 74%. Compared to 129.9x 65.9mm in terms of height and width of the Moto G that also has a 4.5-inch display, this is more compact. The Broadcom processor that was present in the Q600s has been replaced by a quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Xolo Q610s with 4.5-inch display, compact body announced for Rs. 7099”

1Password for Android updated with new features and freemium pricing models

Popular password management app 1Password landed on Android in June. Today,  AgileBits developers has updated the app by adding a freemium model.

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OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more

Microsoft has updated OneNote for Android with several updates and a revamped UI. For starters, the app gets support for Android tablets with bunch of other additional features. Onenote android Continue reading “OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more”