Lumia Denim update announced, brings 4K video recording and more

Microsoft has announced the Lumia Denim, the next firmware update that brings several new features including 4K video recording (only in Snapdragon 800-powered devices), improvements to Lumia Camera and combines new enhancements from the latest Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 such as Cortana, Live folders, Apps Corner and more.

What to expect at IFA 2014 ?

Hey everyone! Fast on the heels of the Mobile World Congress, IFA or the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin has begun a very important venue for the smartphone industry. One of the oldest industrial expos around, it has been held in Berlin since 1929. Now that we’re done with the history lesson, let’s get to what’s more important … Continue reading “What to expect at IFA 2014 ?”

Qualcomm teams up with Facebook in an attempt to connect rural India to internet

You might have heard about Internet.org project, which is a global cooperation between technology leaders, non-profits, local communities and experts who are dedicated to making internet access available to the two thirds of the world, not yet connected.

HERE Maps for Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Tizen-powered Gear S announced

HERE, a popular navigation company that powers HERE Maps in Windows devices has announced its partnership with Samsung to launch its app on Tizen-Powered Samsung smartwatches, including the new Gear S smartwatch and a new app called HERE (beta) developed exclusively for the Samsung Galaxy devices.

Last stock of Moto G on sale at Flipkart ahead of Moto G2 launch

Motorola is likely to discontinue its most popular Moto G smartphone in India, few weeks before the arrival of its successor. Flipkart is advertising as “Get yours before it’s gone! Last stock of Moto G 16GB” on its website, so this might be the last stock of the smartphone to be sold in India. Motorola … Continue reading “Last stock of Moto G on sale at Flipkart ahead of Moto G2 launch”

Samsung Galaxy K zoom Review: Almost there

Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 zoom last year, to place their bets on the cameraphone market. It didn’t work out so well, as the S4 zoom was basically two devices slapped on together. The sequel announced this year, the Galaxy K zoom, is visibly better, with a slimmer profile and a lens unit that is … Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy K zoom Review: Almost there”

Opera browser to go default on low end phones from Microsoft

Opera has entered into a licensing agreement with Microsoft in order to make its browsers default on all low end phones from the company. The deal specifically applies to mobile phones based on the Series 30+, Series 40 and Asha software platforms.

Samsung and Microsoft reportedly discussing settlement over patent dispute

Earlier this month Microsoft filed a patent lawsuit against Samsung over royalty payments. Now according to a recent report from Korea Times, both the companies are apparently in talks to come to an agreement that would out an end to the lawsuit.

Microsoft sends press invites for IFA on Sept.4, teases Lumia 730 ‘selfie’ phone

Last week, Nokia Lumia 730, a selfie focused phone surfaced in a new leak. Today, Microsoft has sent out press invites for its IFA 2014 event which will take place on September 4th.

Motorola to be sales arm of Lenovo to improve global sales: Report

Lenovo bought Motorola from Google for $2.91 billion earlier this year. Motorola will help Lenovo to expand its sales in the global market by becoming its sales arm, when the two companies are merged officially, according to a report from DigiTimes. Motorola shipped 6.5 million smartphones globally in the first quarter of 2014 and it became the … Continue reading “Motorola to be sales arm of Lenovo to improve global sales: Report”

Silicon Image & MHL: A Primer

Its been several years now since mobile phones graduated from being just phones to mobile computing devices. They are now the center of your digital life and are a principal means of consumption and to some extent even creation of your personal content. As capabilities increase however, the humble smartphone is graduating to a greater role. … Continue reading “Silicon Image & MHL: A Primer”