Google Chrome for Android search answers questions as you type them

Google Chrome for Android is being tested for a new feature that offers quick answers to you queries as you type them. The experimental feature will instantly provide replys to various queries at the time you are typing them into the search address bar.

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Shazam for Android adds purchase and streaming option in Google Play

Shazam has updated its Android app with Google Play integration. The latest update adds the ability for users to instantly buy music via Google Play directly from the app.

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Panasonic rolls out Lumix CM1 Android smartphone with 1 inch camera sensor

Panasonic has unveiled its first Android powered camera phone. Dubbed as LUMIX Smart Camera DSC-CM1 the ‘connected camera’ comes with a 1-inch MOS sensor.

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Google Play paid Newsstand content now available in India

Google is making paid Play Newsstand content available in India. Users can now access paid content from newspapers and magazines this essentially means they can buy and subscribe for premium news sources like The New York Times, WSJ and so on.

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Samsung SM-A300 specs surfaces in benchmark

Samsung announced the Galaxy Alpha last month and the company also launched Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge at IFA, Berlin. Reports had suggested that the company is working on A series of smartphones that will include three devices viz’ the SM-A300, SM-A500 and SM-A700.

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Earlier this month, specs of the SM-A500 had leaked and now few details about the SM-A300 have surfaced in GFX benchmarks and was first spotted by SamMobile. As per the benchmark, the device sports  a 4.8 inch 960×540 display and runs on Android 4.4.4 KitKat out of the box. It will be powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor and Adreno 306 GPU (graphics processing unit). The handset will include 1 GB of RAM and 5 GB of internal storage. Other specs include a 7-megapixel rear camera that will support recording 1080p Full HD video and 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

The report further states that Samsung will likely launch the SM-A300 in third quarter of 2014.All the aforementioned three devices will be sharing the similar design language and metal build of the Galaxy Alpha. There is no word on pricing and availability of the phone from Samsung.

via:SamMobile

Nvidia Shield Tablet Photo Gallery

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Nvidia unveiled the Shield tablet in July which is specifically aimed at gamers. The tablet comes with a wireless gaming controller which is sold separately. We have already unboxed the device, and here is a photo gallery. Continue reading “Nvidia Shield Tablet Photo Gallery”

Sony Xperia L, M, C and SP not getting Android KitKat update

Sony has announced that its will not add further Android updates to Xperia L, M, C and SP.  That means that for those of you who own these smartphones, an Android update will not be issued.

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Android apps like Vine, Evernote and more land on Google Chromebooks

Google was planning to bring Android apps to its Chromebooks for quiet some time now. Today, the company has finally taken its first steps and announced four Android apps for their Chromebook.

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Google adds free Voice Calling to Hangouts on Android, Web and iOS

Google is finally adding free voice calling for Android, web and iOS. The latest update will allow users to make free voice calls thanks to the Google Voice integration into Hangouts.

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LG G3 Stylus Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG launched the G3 Stylus last month that as the name suggests comes with a stylus. We got our hands on the phone at IFA, Berlin 2014. The mid ranger phone looks almost identical to the G3 in terms of looks and design built. It measures149.3 x 75.9 x 10.2mm and weighs 163 grams. Continue reading “LG G3 Stylus Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG G3 S Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG G3 Beat aka LG G3 s went official in July after various leaks and rumors. It is like a mini version of the G3 and looks identical to it. We got our hands on the phone at IFA, Berlin 2014 and here is a quick look at the handset. It measures 137.7 x 69.6 x 10.3mm and weighs 134 g Continue reading “LG G3 S Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Acer Iconia One 7 B1 730HD Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Acer announced the Iconia One 7 tablet in April and it launched in India in August. We got our hands on the tablet at IFA, Berlin and here is the quick look at the tablet. The low end tablet from Acer sports a 7 inch (1280 × 800 pixels) HD display. Continue reading “Acer Iconia One 7 B1 730HD Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Acer Iconia Tab 7 A1 713 HD Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Acer launched the Tab 7 earlier in April this year and we got our hands on the device at the IFA, Berlin event. The budget tablet is 8.95mm thin and weighing 330g. The entire tablet is made of plastic but has a brushed aluminum like matte finish at the back. Continue reading “Acer Iconia Tab 7 A1 713 HD Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Acer Iconia Tab 8 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Acer announced the Iconia Tab 8 earlier in May but we recently got our hands of it at the IFA, Berlin, 2014. Similar to other Acer tablets, this one is also equipped with zero gap technology. It measures 8.5 mm thick and weighs 360 grams.

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