Nexus devices are now receiving February security update for Android

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Google has announced that the February security update for Android has already started rolling out to Nexus devices. The update brings about several bug fixes to 8 Nexus devices.

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Original NVIDIA Shield Tablet gets updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow

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NVIDIA was quick on its heels to roll out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the K1 Shield tablet. However, the original Shield tablet didn’t get any Marshmallow goodness until now.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) will have an Exynos 7870 SoC variant as well

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Just like Samsung released 2016 versions of the Galaxy A series, they are planning to update the Galaxy J series as well. The Galaxy J7 specifications surfaced online of a Snapdragon 650 variant and now we have details regarding an Exynos variant as well.

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Motorola Moto X Force Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Motorola launched its ShatterShield display device – Moto X Force – in India on Monday, which according to company is “world’s first shatterproof display smartphone”. Continue reading “Motorola Moto X Force Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge getting update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow in South Korea

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Samsung has started the roll out of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in South Korea. The Marshmallow build has leaked to the Galaxy Note5, Note 4 and S5 in the past accidentally but this is now an official update.

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Samsung to announce the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on Feb 21, reveals leaked teaser

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We’ve known so far that Samsung will be debuting the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge sometime during MWC next month in Barcelona, Spain. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will be announced at a separate event on February 21st which happens just a day before the MWC kick off between 22nd – 25th.

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Google Calendar now supports Smart Suggestions in 30 languages

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Google has just updated its Google Calendar and the update brings about a Smart Suggestion feature for event tiles, places and people in 30 different languages.

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Bluboo XFire2 announced – Comes with a fingerprint scanner for just US$ 59.99

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Bluboo has just announced a new smartphone known as the XFire 2 which will come with a fingerprint scanner at a very low price of US$ 59.99 (Around Rs 4,000). The device will come in 2 variants and will go on sale next month.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) specifications appear on kernel source code

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Samsung just recently updated the A series lineup and now is expected to update models of the J series including the J7 (2016). A new source code that has leaked reveals the specifications of the upcoming smartphone.

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 screenshot reveals DualSIM support and NFC

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A new screenshot has surfaced online which is said to be of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone. The screenshot reveals that the device will have a DualSIM slot as well as NFC capability.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 specifications surface in presentation slide

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The specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 have been rumoured for quite a while and the information gathered from many sources seems to indicate the same things. However, now a new presentation slide has been leaked online that could possibly confirm the specifications for good.

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Google to create smartphones with built-in face and object recognition

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Google is apparently working together with Movidius which is a startup under Alphabet Inc just like Google. The collaboration is aimed at bringing deep learning technologies to smartphones.

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Xiaomi Mi 5 packaging surfaces online – Reveals colour options

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The Xiaomi Mi 5 has been confirmed for a launch on February 24th by Hugo Barra himself. Now, we have new images that showcase the phone’s box as well as the different colour variants that it will come in.

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Lava V5 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Lava on Wednesday launched its latest mid-range 4G device V5 in India at Rs. 11,499. The smartphone is touted for its camera performance, and Lava will be selling it through offline and online channels across India. Continue reading “Lava V5 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Google Nexus 5X and Gold 6P receive 50$ price cuts in USA

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The Nexus 5X has been receiving price cut after price cut especially in India and now the 5X and the Nexus 6P have received similar price cuts in USA. The Nexus 5X and Gold Nexus 6P have received a US$ 50 price cut.

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