Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual gets Android 4.4.2 update

Sony has started rolling out Android KitKat 4.4.2 update to Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual.  The update will be released over the coming weeks in markets across the globe. Both the devices were launched earlier this year with Android Jelly Bean 4.3.

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PoochO Android app lets Delhi commuters book an auto

A new app has been developed by transport body Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit Systems (DIMTS) lets commuters in Delhi hire an auto. Dubbed as PoochO , the Android app will enable users to locate autos, fitted with GPS, nearest to them. They will get the drivers contact information, which is registered with DIMTS and can call them to book a trip.

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Microsoft releases Climatology weather app for Android and Windows Phone

Microsoft Research has launched a climate monitoring app for Android. Dubbed as Climatology, the app provides weather information from all over the world.

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Adidas announces miCoach fitness smart band, coming in August for $199

Adidas has forayed into one of the popular markets these days, fitness tracker. The company has announced miCoach smartband that will track your fitness tracking activities like walking, running, jogging etc.

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Gmail for Android updated with “Insert from Drive” option

Google has updated Gmail for Android with the ability attach files directly from Google Drive. Users can directly insert files, photos, and documents to Gmail with this latest update.

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Google brings Android smartphone and tablet mirroring to Chromecast

Google has officially launched Android  mirroring on the Chromecast. Originally announced at the I/O the feature will let Chromecast owners with Android devices to “cast” mobile apps, photos, videos, and anything else from their device’s screen over to their TV sets.

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Xiaomi Mi3 to launch at just Rs. 14,999 in India, goes on sale July 15th

Xiaomi Mi3 India Launch

Xiaomi is known to be a success story in its native country ie China and we expected to see competitive pricing for its products here in India too. Color us surprised to see how low a price point Xiaomi has been able to hit with its Mi3. To launch at Rs. 14,999 the phone brings top of the line specifications.

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Android powered Lumia phones reportedly in the works

Render images of a possible Nokia Lumia 830 surfaced online today that has trademark ‘Nokia by Microsoft’. Now, report is coming from the popular leakster @evleaks saying that an Android-powered Lumia phone is coming under the same branding.

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Microsoft seeking beta testers for Office on Android tablets

Microsoft is preparing tablet version of its Office on Android tablets, according to a report from The Verge. The company is seeking beta testers for the same and has posted a sign-up page where individuals and companies can register their interest in testing pre-release versions of Office.

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Google adds Android L support and new features to Docs and Sheet

Google has been updating Drive with various features since last week. First it allowed the ability to edit Microsoft Office files and offline supports for Docs, Sheets and Slides. Also, the Drive app for Android got an update with revamped UI and more. Today, Google has made Docs and Sheet app compatible with recently announced Android L. The move comes from Google just two days after discontinuing QuickOffice from Play Store.

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Google Play Edition of Moto G gets Android KitKat 4.4.4 update

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Android KitKat 4.4.4 update is hitting Moto G Google Play Edition users. The over the air update does not bring any UI or other feature changes. It only adds security and stability improvements along with bug fixes which might improve your Android experience.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 specs revealed in benchmarks

Reports about Samsung working on the Galaxy Mega successor had surfaced online few months back. Today, specifications about the phablet has been spotted on GFX Benchmark database. The device which has a model number SM-G7508 boasts of a 5.9 inch screen with 1280 x 720 resolution.

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Did Google accidentally reveal HTC-made Nexus 9 render?

Last week a leak suggested that HTC is making Google’s next Nexus tablet. Dubbed as HTC Volantis, the tablet will pack a 8.9″ display with a resolution of 2048×1440 pixels.

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Material Design is the new visual language of everything Google

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Yesterday, at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco, design played a huge role in the company’s announcements to the public. After getting Android One out of the way, Android and Chrome chief Sundar Pichai invited Matias Duarte on stage. Being one of the highly creative minds behind the critically acclaimed WebOS interface, Matias made his mark on Android with Ice Cream Sandwich. Fondly called Android ICS, the update was and still is one of the biggest visual overhauls for Android, as a platform. “Holo” was the design language spear headed by Matias, who talked up design principles based on clean lines and flatter interface elements. It was the beginning of a more coherent interface for Android, but Google, as a company, was heading in a separate design direction.

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Google updates Drive with Microsoft Office editing and more new features

Google announced several updates and enhancements to Drive at the I/O developer conference. For starters, users can edit Microsoft Office files through the cloud-based platform. This mean users can view, create and share documents, spreadsheets and presentations on both mobile devices and the desktop in their native format.

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