OnePlus reveals Android 6.0 Marshmallow upgrade plans

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OnePlus always strives to deliver quick updates for their smartphones to the latest Android version. In the case of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, they have kept mum until now. OnePlus has just announced their plans to bring Marshmallow to their devices.

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Samsung Android 6.0 roadmap surfaces – Note5 and S6 Edge+ to get Marshmallow in December

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A software update roadmap for Samsung devices has just appeared online and it lists out 2 phases of updates for phones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ will be the first to get it as they are scheduled for an update in December 2015 itself.

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Gionee S6 Announced – 5.5″ AMOLED Display and USB Type-C in 6.9mm slim body

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The latest smartphone from Gionee, the S6 has just been announced in China. We had seen the leaked images of the Gionee S6 a few days earlier and now it has gone official and they have done without the Elife branding. Continue reading “Gionee S6 Announced – 5.5″ AMOLED Display and USB Type-C in 6.9mm slim body”

Cyanogen to introduce multiple smartphones in 2016 including a flagship product

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Cyanogen are apparently planning big things for the year 2016 as it aims to launch several smartphones in 2016 including a flagship product by partnering with various manufacturers.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro gets certified in China – Features a metal body and fingerprint sensor

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The upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro has just been certified in China and we have images of the smartphone courtesy of TENAA which is their official certification authority. The images show that the smartphone has a metal body and fingerprint sensor at the back.

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Firefox OS 2.5 developer preview launched – Lets you try Firefox OS on Android phones

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People are quite hesitant to make changes in their lives and changing your smartphone’s OS is one such change that many people prefer not to risk. Firefox has come up with a new developer preview for Android devices which will make it easier for you to decide whether to change your OS or not.

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Blackberry Vienna Android smartphone renders surface – Features a physical keyboard

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Renders of the upcoming Blackberry Vienna smartphone have just surfaced and the phone seems to be packing a physical keyboard just like the Priv. However, the keyboard isn’t hidden and instead it has a candybar form factor much like the classic Blackberry. Continue reading “Blackberry Vienna Android smartphone renders surface – Features a physical keyboard”

Cyanogen Apps Package brings Cyanogen OS features to CyanogenMod devices

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Cyanogen apps package also known as C-Apps is basically a set of apps that bring some of the features from Cyanogen OS on phones with CyanogenMod devices.

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Google Maps finally gets offline navigation and search for Android

Google has finally rolled out offline navigation feature for Google Maps. Users can now download maps to their phone, and get turn-by-turn directions and other info even when they don’t have a signal.

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OnePlus X Review

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The OnePlus X is probably the first time that OnePlus has really deviated from their design language. Yes, the OnePlus 2 was different from the OnePlus One in a few obvious ways but the basic shape, ergonomics etc remained quite similar. While it did feel like an improvement, people could still probably tell that it was a OnePlus device especially when they touched the sandstone back. The OnePlus X on the other hand feels totally new. The design of the OnePlus X has both glass at the front as well as the back on the Onyx version and a Ceramic back on the Ceramic version.

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New auto rooting malware discovered for Android that is impossible to remove

Android is facing a risk again and this time it is from a deadly adware that is virtually impossible to uninstall. Security researchers from Lookout have come across a new Android adware that masquerades as a popular app and quietly gets root-level access to your phone and gets stuck in the OS.

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Motorola Moto G Turbo edition launched in Mexico

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Motorola has just announced the Moto G Turbo in Mexico and will be available for purchase starting from November 13th. The smartphone is basically a Moto G with bumped up specifications. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G Turbo edition launched in Mexico”

Samsung Galaxy A9 enters India for testing

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As with the case of most phones prior to being launched in India, an import listing usually pops up courtesy of Zauba. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A9 is no different as it too has now popped up on an import listing.

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