Fitbit comes to Windows Phone 8.1

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Users of Windows Phone devices have long been left out of the fitness bands and wearables group due to lack of official applications on the platform. Earlier this year, Microsoft had claimed that it was working on changing that. With the Windows Phone 8.1 update, the mobile operating system got much improved bluetooth support including much needed Bluetooth LE support which is most important for low power wearables. Fitbit is the first company to take advantage of it. Continue reading “Fitbit comes to Windows Phone 8.1”

New report puts more light on phablet sized Motorola Nexus ‘Shamu’

Yesterday, there were reports about Google and Motorola working on a large screen Nexus device that is code named Shamu. Today, a new report from The Information is adding more support to the previous report stating that the duo is in fact working on a “phablet sized device”.

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Facebook urges users to download Messenger, will disable feature from main apps this week

Facebook is killing the ability for users to send and receive message from its mobile app on Android and iPhone. The social network is forcing users to download the standalone messenger app as it is separating it from the main app.

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Europe version of the HTC One M8 gets Android v4.4.3

Users of the unlocked HTC One M8 based in Europe are now receiving the Android v4.4.3 update for their devices. This comes only a handful days after US folks got treated to the update.

The update takes the software version to 2.22.401.4, and measures a hefty 613MB. So make sure you’re loaded with either WiFi or a high-speed 3G pack before you head out for the update.

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Second batch of Xiaomi Mi3 India units to go on sale today

The duo of China’s Xiaomi and India’s Flipkart is all set to open sale for the Xiaomi Mi3 smartphone later today.

This will now be the second time that the device goes on sale in the country on Flipkart. Earlier, the Mi3 went on sale on the 22nd this month when stocks vanished in a matter of under 40 minutes. Flipkart and Xiaomi would hope to repeat the successful sale sans the server crash that Flipkart had to face.

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Samsung Galaxy K zoom Auto PoP Cover Unboxing

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Samsung launched the Galaxy K zoom in India earlier this month, exclusively on Amazon.in. As a launch offer, it offers Auto PoP cover worth Rs. 1,999 free with the smartphone . We already unboxed the camera-centric K zoom smartphone, here we have the unboxing of the Auto Pop Cover for the K zoom. Check out the unboxing below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy K zoom Auto PoP Cover Unboxing”

Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 update starts rolling out for Nokia X, X+ and XL

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Microsoft’s mobile division today started rolling out Nokia X software platform 1.2 update for the Nokia X, X+ and XL When the company launched the Nokia X2, based on Nokia X Software Platform 2.0, it announced that older Nokia X devices would not get the 2.0 update due to hardware constraints. Continue reading “Nokia X Software Platform 1.2 update starts rolling out for Nokia X, X+ and XL”

Flipkart accidentally ships Android Xolo Q900s instead of Windows Phone model

In a surprising incident, a customer who had ordered Windows Phone powered Xolo Q900s has received an Android variant of the same device from Flipkart. Xolo unveiled the Android version of the Q900s last week almost a month after launching a Windows model of the same variant.

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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus with Android 4.4 listed on official India eStore

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Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus (SM-G350E), an entry-level smartphone has been listed on the official Samsung India eStore. It is the same Samsung Galaxy Star Advance smartphone that was said to be launching in India. It has a 4.3-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Star 2 Plus with Android 4.4 listed on official India eStore”

WeChat rolls out recall message feature for Android and iPhone

WeChat has introduced a new feature that lets you recall last message sent via its mobile apps on Android and iPhone. Messages can be unsend within two minutes after there are sent.

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Apple to reportedly buy radio app Swell for $30 million

Apple is all set to acquire radio service Swell for $30 million, according to report from Re/Code. The iOS app will shut down its service and CEO Ram Ramkumar along with other members will join Apple, a result of the acquisition, added the report.

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ACT Broadband is now ACT Fibernet , launches new 60Mbps plan at Rs.1999 in Bangalore

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ACT (Atria Convergence Technologies Pvt. Ltd.), popular for its Fiber Optic home broadband has launched its new broadband brand called ACT Fibernet. It has also updated its plans for Bangalore. Customers who are currently in older plans would be automatically upgraded to new plans automatically without extra cost.

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More LG G Vista specs leaked, coming to AT&T and Verizon

Earlier this month LG G Vista surfaced via press images. Today a user manual of LG G Vista for AT&T has leaked, confirming that along with Verizon, the smartphone will also be available with AT&T.

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LG’s 5 inch Windows Phone 8.1 handset launching soon?

LG is working on a 5 inch Windows Phone under the model number LG D635. According to Alan Mendelevich, the founder of cross-promotion network AdDuplex, the handset has showed up in the network’s database.

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