Panasonic Lumix CM1 now available for pre-order in USA for US$ 999

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The Panasonic Lumia CM1 which is more camera than phone as it packs a large 1 inch sensor into a smartphone’s body is now available for pre-order in USA at a price of US$ 999.99. Continue reading “Panasonic Lumix CM1 now available for pre-order in USA for US$ 999”

Google Nexus 6 on AT&T now receiving Android 5.1.1 update

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It has been a while since the Nexus 6 on US Cellular and Sprint got the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1. The version on AT&T was stuck on 5.1.0 Lollipop but now is finally getting the update.

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Google Maps will now notify you if your destination will be closed upon arrival

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Driving over to a restaurant or any other place just to find out that it is closed is one of the most annoying things that happens to us. Even if you know the timings of a place by heart, you could forget about it and still head over to the place. Now Google Maps has added a new feature which will tell you whether your destination will still be open or not by the time you get there.

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Android console maker Ouya bought out by Razer

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Revealed back in 2013, the Ouya was an Android running micro-console meant to bring high quality gaming to the masses. The company raised over 8.6 million USD on Kickstarter but poor reviews meant that the console was more or less dead on arrival. The Ouya, priced at $100, shipped with middling hardware and a lackluster software selection. Continue reading “Android console maker Ouya bought out by Razer”

Xiaomi have sold over 10 million units of the Mi 4 – Teases upcoming announcement on 17th

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Xiaomi has just announced that it has sold over 10 million (1 crore in Indian terms) units of its Mi 4 smartphone worldwide since its release in August last year and they’re running a contest to celebrate.

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Android Lollipop 5.1.1 for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is now rolling out

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Last month, we told you that the update to Android Lollipop 5.1 for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is rumoured to come out sometime in June. Looks like the information was spot on and now the wait is finally over as the update is now rolling out to devices worldwide.

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LG G4 apparently facing touchscreen issues on some units

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Apparently, a lot of users are facing issues with the touchscreen on the LG G4. Users of the device on the xda forums have created threads and posts where they explain the issues they are facing in detail.

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Live photo of metal clad Meizu MX5 surfaces online

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A new photo of the Meizu MX5 has been leaked online that shows its metal design in real life. The device seems to be a prototype as it does look a bit unfinished, particularly the region around the main camera.

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Google launches new online tool to help you find the right smartphone

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The great thing about Android is that you have tons of different smartphones to fit your every need. They come in all shapes and sizes from different manufacturers. However sometimes having too much choice is a problem as well as it becomes hard to pick just one device or even narrow it down to a few. Google seems to have recognised this issue and have just released an online tool that helps you find the right smartphone for you.

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Rumor: Blackberry working on Android running handset

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The BlackBerry 10 experiment hasn’t clearly not been as successful as the company hoped. While built on a solid QNX foundation, the operating system failed to gain much traction due to the lacking application ecosystem. If the latest rumors are to be believed then it looks like BlackBerry itself might be looking at other options.  Continue reading “Rumor: Blackberry working on Android running handset”

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 might feature a USB Type-C port

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We have already seen a few Chinese manufacturers adopt the USB Type-C port in their smartphones. New sources state that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone will come equipped with a USB Type-C 3.1 port as well.

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Asus ZenFone 4, 5 and 6 receive Android Lollipop 5.0 update in India

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After several delays due to certification issues, The Asus ZenFone 4,5 and 6 started receiving the update to Android Lollipop 5.0 and now Android 5.0 Lollipop is now available for users in India as well.

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Nest camera and new Android app UI leaks

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Last year in June, Nest acquired Dropcam for around half a billion dollars and up until now, we didn’t really see much changes after the takeover. Now photos of the upcoming Nest camera and the app UI have been leaked.

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