Google Gboard finally comes to Android, replaces Google Keyboard in v6.0

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[Update] – Gboard for Android is now available on the Play Store.

Google had announced Gboard for iOS in May this year following which it was launched in India in June. Now, the company is finally bringing the Gboard app to Android. However, instead of launching a standalone app Google has rebranded Google Keyboard as Gboard. Continue reading “Google Gboard finally comes to Android, replaces Google Keyboard in v6.0”

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom gets certified by the FCC and TENAA – Packs dual cameras

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The Z01HDA from Asus is a camera centric smartphone that goes by the name of Zenfone 3 Zoom. The smartphone was first certified in China through their TENAA agency and has now passed through the FCC in USA as well.

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Cortana for Android and iOS revamped with simpler look

cortana-androidMicrosoft has updated Cortana for Android and iOS with a new design that sports a simpler look. The first thing you will notice in the update is the shift from blue to a purple theme. Continue reading “Cortana for Android and iOS revamped with simpler look”

LG offering full refund for faulty Nexus 5X units facing boot loop issues

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In latest news, LG’s US subsidiary has started offering refunds to Nexus 5X users if they are experiencing boot loops on their device. Instead of fixing or replacing the device, the company is offering a full refund, as it doesn’t have the necessary parts to replace them with. Continue reading “LG offering full refund for faulty Nexus 5X units facing boot loop issues”

Periscope v1.8.1 update for Android brings app shortcuts and new broadcasting options

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Periscope has updated its Android app with a couple of new features. The update which bumps the app to version 1.8.1 brings app shortcuts and new broadcasting options.
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OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.8 update with 1080p 60 fps video recording, emergency call feature for India

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OnePlus has started rolling out the new incremental OxygenOS update for OnePlus 3 smartphone users. This OxygenOS 3.2.8 brings some important features and bug fixes as well. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.8 update with 1080p 60 fps video recording, emergency call feature for India”

Microsoft’s classic Solitaire game now available on Android and iOS

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Microsoft is doing something cool that will give everyone but especially kids from the 90’s a major throwback moment. The company is bringing Solitaire to Android, iPhone and iPad.
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WhatsApp beta for Android gets video streaming feature

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WhatsApp beta for Android is testing a new video streaming feature that allows users to view the video while it is being downloaded. This means you no longer have to wait to watch the video till it is downloaded completely.

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The Smartron tphone – An all round beast of a smartphone

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The Smartron tphone arguably has one of the most interesting and unique designs among smartphones in the market. However, it is not just a pretty face and there is plenty going on underneath the hood that makes it quite powerful.

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LG V20 Review

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The LG V series is to the G series what the Galaxy Note series is to the Galaxy S series. However instead of being more of an upgrade or an updated version of the G series, the V series phones have an entirely different personality to themselves. The V10 in fact was without a doubt, one of the best smartphones of 2015. It borrowed many of the specifications and features from the G4 but it fixed almost everything that was wrong with the G4 and then bundled some more unique features into a fresh design. The V10 till this day remains one of the best smartphones on the market and the only real issue that people faced was being able to buy one.

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How the Honor 8 is the cutting edge of connectivity

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The main purpose of a smartphone is to keep its owner connected. However, this doesn’t just mean keeping the user connected over calls and messages. It also means that the device should be able to give the user multiple ways to store, access and share content and information to make his/her life easier. Many smartphones these days fail to do that and users have to find shortcuts or ways to overcome said shortcomings on their device. The Honor 8 however, will delight every user with its abundance of connectivity options.

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Fingerprint Gesture app brings some Pixel functions to Android devices

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Google’s Pixel phones come with few fingerprint gestures and now a new app has been launched that brings these gestures to other Android phones. Dubbed as ‘Fingerprint Gesture’, the app supports any Android handset running 6.0 Marshmallow, or higher.

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SwiftKey for Android gets incognito mode, new themes and more in latest update

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Last month SwiftKey for Android beta added Incognito mode and Shortcuts / text expansion along with some bug fixes and Android N support. Now the stable build of the popular third party keyboard is getting new features including the incognito mode. Continue reading “SwiftKey for Android gets incognito mode, new themes and more in latest update”