iOS 8 includes code for running split screen applications

Steve Stroughton Smith, the well known iOS developer today confirmed what was already suspected for quite some time. Apple’s beta release of iOS 8 includes code that will allow users to run applications in a split screen configuration. The implementation is expected to allow users to easily move data from one app to the other.

Apple reportedly acquires social recommendation search app SpotSetter

In a bid to boost its mapping service, Apple has scooped up social search engine app SpotSetter, according to Techcrunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the company. Founded in 2011, SpotSetter provides personalized recommendations for places to go such as restaurants, stores and entertainment venues.

Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM Review: Missed Opportunity

Nokia’s devices and services division, now officially part of Microsoft, unveiled the Lumia 630 Windows Phone at their developer conference at San Francisco. This low end Windows Phone, which will cater to the budget customer, has a number of firsts and even a last, in terms of features. It is the first Windows Phone 8.1 … Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 630 Dual SIM Review: Missed Opportunity”

LinkedIn adds profile redesign for Premium users

LinkedIn is following footsteps of Facebook and Twitter by giving its user profile a makeover. Now, premium account users on LinkedIn can add background images to their profile pages which is similar to Facebook’s and Twitter’s cover photo feature. Users can either upload their own image, or select from a gallery of header images provided by LinkedIn.

5 completely new iOS 8 Developer features that will matter to us end users

To much applause, Apple’s CEO unveiled their latest mobile operating system, iOS 8, at the WWDC event in San Francisco yesterday. It’s easily one of the biggest iOS releases ever, but this time, rather than having a bucket load of new end user features, Apple has instead focused on tons of developer features. Most of … Continue reading “5 completely new iOS 8 Developer features that will matter to us end users”

Nokia 225 officially launched in India for Rs. 3329

Microsoft devices has launched the the Nokia 225, the latest entry-level phone. It was unveiled back in April, went on sale few weeks back and packs a 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen, dust and splash proof keymat and loud audio output up to 103 phon output with Donau speaker. It is just 10.4mm thick … Continue reading “Nokia 225 officially launched in India for Rs. 3329”

Android 4.4.3 brings new Google Dialer with lighter colour scheme and revamped UI

Earlier in April, Google had accidentally leaked screenshots of the Android Dialer via Twitter. Now the new dialer 1.1 has become official in the Android 4.4.3 update that reveals that Google is sticking to a light colours.

After Android, Google+ for iOS gets ‘Stories’, photo editing and more

Google updated Google+ for Android and Web with Auto Awesome Stories feature last month. Today, Google is bringing the same feature to iOS devices. The update comes at the time when Apple has announced iOS 8, latest software update for the iPhone and iPad.

Spice Stellar 360 with 3.5-inch touch screen, QWERTY keyboard launched for Rs. 4799

S Mobility has launched Spice Stellar 360, the company’s latest smartphone in the Stellar series with a physical QWERTY keyboard. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It … Continue reading “Spice Stellar 360 with 3.5-inch touch screen, QWERTY keyboard launched for Rs. 4799”

HTC One (M8) Review: One Up

HTC, the Taiwanese manufacturer, has been making smartphones for ages, but a definite breakthrough occurred when the company released the world’s first ever commercial Android handset, the Dream G1. A lot has happened since then, and the journey has been peppered with noteworthy products, especially the flagship “One” series. The One X started it all, … Continue reading “HTC One (M8) Review: One Up”

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active leaked, looks like a Galaxy S5 with rugged case

Samsung Galaxy S5 is the company’s current flagship and it is only fair that we have a number of products sharing the same monicker and Samsung is not the company that holds back on naming on its devices based on their flagships. We saw a lot of smartphones with the Galaxy S4 name and now … Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S5 Active leaked, looks like a Galaxy S5 with rugged case”

HTC M8 Ace surfaces again, likely to feature a 4.7-inch display

HTC M8 Ace first surfaced online in April via press leaks which was followed by rumors that it will come in plastic built body and bear a lower price tag.  Yesterday, a Chinese website claimed that the phone will have a curved body along with only one camera on the back with LED flash. This was … Continue reading “HTC M8 Ace surfaces again, likely to feature a 4.7-inch display”