Google will reportedly replace Hangouts with Duo in its stock mobile app suite and is encouraging their partners to do the same. Continue reading “Google will no longer pre-install Hangouts on Android device, promoting new Google Duo: Report”
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Shazam Lite for Android uses less data and is optimized for 2G networks
Shazam has launched Shazam Lite for Android which is optimized for 2G networks and areas with low internet connections. It weighs less than 1MB in size and utilizes less data. Continue reading “Shazam Lite for Android uses less data and is optimized for 2G networks”
Vivo Y55L Photo Gallery
Vivo has launched its latest smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India dubbed the Vivo Y55L. The handset is priced at Rs. 11,980 for the offline market and will be made across all retail outlets in the country starting October 15th. Continue reading “Vivo Y55L Photo Gallery”
Vivo Y55L Hands On Impressions: An Offline Retail Champion?
Vivo today launched its new Y series smartphone in India dubbed the Vivo Y55L. It is an upgraded version of Y51L, that was launched earlier this year in January. The 4G VoLTE Y55L smartphone is priced Rs. 1,000 lesser than the Y51L, which is Rs. 11,980. We went hands on with the device, and here are our first impressions of it. Continue reading “Vivo Y55L Hands On Impressions: An Offline Retail Champion?”
WhatsApp for Android lets you write, draw and add emojis to photos and videos
Last month, WhatsApp beta for Android added stickers, ability to doodle and bigger emojis. Now, the popular instant messenger is rolling out the feature to everyone. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android lets you write, draw and add emojis to photos and videos”
Google Maps for Android gets support for ‘OK Google’ voice command
Google Maps for Android have received an update which brings voice command support. You can now get directions to their destination by simply saying “Ok Google” followed by a voice command. This saves you from the task of actually tap or even look at the screen.
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Google expected to announce Andromeda Android-Chrome OS on October 4
Google was rumored to be working on a new OS which will be a merger of Android and Chrome. Now a new report claims that the company will unveil Andromeda, a hybrid OS along with the new Pixel devices next month. Continue reading “Google expected to announce Andromeda Android-Chrome OS on October 4”
Google VR SDK 1.0 exits beta, now available for developers
Google had announced Daydream its own virtual reality platform in May at the I/O conference. The company has now launched its virtual reality software development kit (SDK) out of beta.
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Opera for Android gets major UI makeover
Earlier this week, Opera 40 added free built-in VPN for desktop. Opera for Android has received a major overhaul which according to the company is “inspired by Android’s Material Design”.
Google Allo smart messaging app launched for Android and iOS
Google has officially launched Allo smart messaging app for Android and iOS, as expected. The app which was announced along with video calling app Duo at the I/O conference in May is Google’s move to take on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Continue reading “Google Allo smart messaging app launched for Android and iOS”
Moto E3 Power Hands On Impressions and Photo Gallery
Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its Moto E (2nd Gen) successor dubbed the Moto E3 Power in India today at Rs. 7999, exclusively on Flipkart. As the name suggests, the company is touting it to be long lasting battery device, which can also quick charge for 5 hours of power in just 15 minutes. We went hands on with the device and here are our first impressions. Continue reading “Moto E3 Power Hands On Impressions and Photo Gallery”
How Huawei has refined the smartphone display with the P9
A lot of people talk about the display type, the brightness, contrast ratio and several aspects of a display. However, one thing that most people often ignore when talking about a smartphone display is the screen’s color reproduction and the customization it offers. Luckily, Huawei have paid special attention to their display especially in terms of color.
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SwiftKey for Android gets neural network predictions
SwiftKey has announced that its popular Android keyboard will be powered by neural network. The stable version of SwiftKey keyboard for Android will now sport features from Neural Alpha keyboard that was launched last year in October.
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Powerful Performance with the Huawei P9
The Huawei P9 might be a compact smartphone with a 5.2″ screen size and a slim waistline of just 7 mm throughout. However, it packs quite a lot of processing power under the hood despite the size suggesting otherwise.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 Review
There was always a confusion among the general public about which Galaxy Note or Galaxy S device was the latest since the Note series was always a number behind on the latest version. This time around, Samsung decided to skip the number 6 and went with Note7 branding in order to bring it in line with the Galaxy S series lineup as well the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus which are now available.