WhatsApps was suddenly removed from the Windows Phone Store due to technical issues and the WhatsApp team said that they are working with Microsoft to resolve the issues and bring it back shortly. The app did not return to the store even after a week, leaving Windows Phone users frustrated, since this is the only way to download the app for the platform. Few hours back the apps has returned to the Windows Phone Store and it has also been updated with new features.
Micromax launched the Unite 2 A106, the company’s latest budget phone and its first smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat) recently at Rs. 6,999. Micromax had launched several smartphones with similar specifications, but this has a 4.7-inch WVGA IPS screen and packs 1GB of RAM that is not seen on other Micromax smartphones in this budget. This is said to directly compete with the Motorola Moto E. Check out the unboxing below. Continue reading “Micromax Unite 2 A106 Unboxing”
Earlier this there were reports that the original Galaxy Gear that runs on Android would get a Tizen update, similar to the latest Samsung Gear 2 series. Today Samsung has started rolling out Tizen 2.2 update for the original Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) smartwatch, according to Sammobile. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Gear gets Tizen 2.2 update”
Airtel has launched 4G services in Jalandhar, Punjab.Airtel launched its 4G LTE services in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula in Punjab and Haryana last March and rolled out voice services on 4G in these three cities earlier this month. It also launched its 4G services in Ludhiana earlier this month. In Jalandhar, Airtel customers can access 4G on dongles, Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers) and mobile phones. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Jalandhar”
Acer has announced Liquid E600 and Liquid E700 smartphones in the E Series ahead of Computex 2014 and Liquid Z200 in the Z series along with other smartphones. The Liquid E600 has a 5-inch FWVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.2 quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8926) SoC and has 4G LTE Cat. 4 that would offer download speed of up to 150Mbps. The Liquid E700 has a 5-inch HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and comes with support for three SIM cards. The Z200 is an entry-level smartphone with 4-inch WVGA screen and a dual-core processor. All these smartphones run on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Acer Liquid E600 with 4G LTE, Liquid E700 with triple SIM support and Liquid Z200 announced”
We know one thing for sure – they are coming. Yeah! Smartwatches are coming as Apple seems to be prepping an iWatch while Google has already released a platform – Android Wear and its SDK for developers. Wearables are a huge category, but right now, in 2014, the concentration seems to be on smart watches. LG and Motorola were among the first companies to hop in with Google in the smart wearables market.
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Acer has announced Liquid X1, the company’s first smartphone powered by an octa-core processor. It has a 5.7-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) capacitive touchscreen IPS display based on Zero Air Gap, powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS.. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, 0.3 second fast auto focus, LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Acer Liquid X1 with 5.7-inch HD display, Octa-Core processor, Android 4.4 announced”
Acer has announced its Liquid Jade smartphone and Liquid Leap fitness band ahead of Computex 2014. The company teased these devices New York, now the company has revealed few more details of these devices. The Liquid Leap is a smart band that lets you track your fitness such as steps, running distance, calories burnt and sleeping cycle. It connects to your smartphone through Bluetooth (4.0) so that it can show incoming call and SMS notifications on a 1-inch always on touch screen display. It also shows time and weather and lets you control music. Continue reading “Acer Liquid Leap fitness band announced, comes with Liquid Jade smartphone in select markets”
Acer has just announced the Iconia Tab 8 ahead of Computex 2014 in Taiwan. The tablet has a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD display with Zero Air Gap technology and 16:10 aspect ratio, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a slim profile and a metallic silver rear cover that gives it a premium look. Continue reading “Acer Iconia Tab 8 with 8-inch full HD display, Android 4.4 announced”
Intex has launched Aqua i5 Mini, the latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It was spotted on the official website couple of weeks back and packs a 5-inch FWVGA (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support and has 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Intex Aqua i5 Mini 4.5-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 6850”
Oppo N1 mini, a smaller version of the company’s 2013 flagship, the Oppo N1 was teased by the company. It was expected to be unveiled today, but the company has just teased the smartphone and at the same time it has also revealed important specifications of the smartphone. It would come with the same 13-megapixel swivel camera with LED flash seen on the Oppo N1. The camera has a 1/3.2″ Sony sensor and f/2.0 aperture. The Oppo Find 7 had a new super zoom feature that combines four images to create a huge 50-megapixel image. The N1 mini has a similar mode that lets you create a 24-megapixel image. Continue reading “Oppo N1 Mini with 13MP rotating swivel camera confirmed, goes on sale in China on June 11th”
The original G Pro was LG’s push into the phablet category with high end specifications and more specifically a gigantic (for the time) display. Fast forward to 2014 and 5.5 inches is fast becoming the norm for smartphones. Owing to consumer trends, the successor has grown bigger still. We have with us the LG G Pro 2 which is the latest large screen wonder from the Korean smartphone manufacturer that aims to tackle the needs of consumers wanting a bigger smartphone viewing experience. Follow on for our review of the LG G Pro 2 as we take a look at what makes this device tick. Continue reading “LG G Pro 2 Review”
LG L80 Dual (D380) that showed up on the official LG India website earlier this week is now available in India from Infibeam. It was announced earlier this year at the MWC 2014 and packs a 5-inch (800 x 400 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “LG L80 Dual now available in India for Rs. 15499”
Micromax launched the Unite 2 A106 running Android 4.4 (KitKat) earlier this month and it started selling the Canvas Engage A091, another entry-level phone with KitKat. Now the Micromax Canvas A105 has been spotted on HomeShop18. It has a 5-inch (800 x 480 pixels) WVGA display. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas A105 with 5-inch display, Android 4.4 spotted online for Rs. 6999”
Uber, a popular travel service across the globe, had come to India last year and have been gradually expanded. The latest city that Uber is entering is Pune, Maharastra. Uber is already available in other Indian cities like New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Mumbai. Pune is the sixth city in India where Uber is currently available.
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