Nokia is planning to further get deeper into the mapping business. The company already offers HERE Maps for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1. Now, the company is planning to launch a free maps app on Android and iOS by the end of 2014, as per a latest report from the The Wall Street Journal.
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In a bid to streamline emails, Yahoo has added filters to its Mail app on Android. Users can filter their mails by using different colors, codes and labels.
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Microsoft has updated OneDrive apps on Android, iOS and Windows phone. The cloud storage app for Android has added support for OneDrive for Business.
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Lenovo is planning to launch a high end Android smartphone that will go by the name X2. The company will apparently launch two versions of the X2 according to a certification from TENAA which is Chinese FCC.
Opera Software has announced that there are over 100 million active users on its Android browsers. The company also announced that India, China, Indonesia, Russia and Mexico have the largest number of Opera users on Android.
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Google has updated Voice Search on Android with multi language support. This essentially means that a person who knows more than one language can switch among them when making voice searches without having to change the settings on the app.
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Intel has announced a strategic collaboration with Unity Technologies to extend Android support for Intel devices. Unity will add Android support for Intel’s current and future x86 chips. Both Unity 4 and 5 will be updated to include support for Intel Core and Intel Atom-based mobile processors.
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Sony announced its latest mid-range selfie-focused smartphone, the Xperia C3 a while ago. However, the company did not reveal the pricing and the availability information of the smartphone. Well, these details are no longer a mystery as device is now available in Russia. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C3 goes on sale in Russia”
Popular password management app 1Password landed on Android in June. Today, AgileBits developers has updated the app by adding a freemium model.
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Microsoft has updated OneNote for Android with several updates and a revamped UI. For starters, the app gets support for Android tablets with bunch of other additional features. 
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HTC is rolling out Android 4.4.3 update to One M8 devices in India. The carrier update which is already live has improvements for the camera and the BoomSound speakers. In addition, the update is enabling 4G LTE support to the One M8 devices.
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Twitter has announced two new tools for verified users with an aim to increase conversations within them. The micro blogging site has added a feature that will alert a verified user on their Android and iPhone mobile app when another verified users follows them.
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UC Browser has updated its Android app with several features that enhances its UI and overall user experience. For starters, the browser now adds the ability for users to block ads. The company claims that it is the first ever mobile browser with a default ad blocking functionality.
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Google has revealed Android distribution numbers for the month of August that covers a period of time of 7 days, ending on August 12. The data shows the most recent version of Android KitKat reach an all-time usage high at 20.9 percent, up from 17.9 percent this time last month thereby recording a 3 percent growth.
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Dropbox has put more power in its Android app with several updates. For starters, search has been completely redesigned and now tracks recent queries and offers typeahead suggestions.
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