Windows 10 smartphone powered by Snapdragon 820 shows up on GFXBench

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Microsoft is trying hard to make it big with its new Windows 10 smartphones. With the next generation of Android smartphones set to be released powered by the likes of the Snapdragon 820 from Qualcomm, it is important that the Windows phones too have powerful hardware ticking inside them to attract customers.

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Skype introduces group video calling on Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile

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Skype is celebrating its 10th year anniversary of its free video calling feature and it is rolling out a new mobile group video calling feature to mark the occasion.

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Nokia feature phone with all-metal design leaked

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2016 is the year when the non-compete agreement between Microsoft and Nokia comes again. That means that we can see smartphones under the Nokia brand again soon and this smartphone is probably the first one to come out from the legendary brand.

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Weekly Roundup: CES 2016 Announcements, Lenovo K4 Note, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in India and more

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This week kicked off with some big Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2016 announcements and few equally big launches here in the country. Checkout our full coverage from Las Vegas and India below. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: CES 2016 Announcements, Lenovo K4 Note, Microsoft Surface Pro 4 in India and more”

Microsoft is working on own SIM cards for Windows 10 devices

In a bid to make it easier for Windows 10 mobile users to access internet, Microsoft is working on its own SIM cards, according to a new report from The Verge.

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Galaxy TabPRO S surfaces – Samsung’s Microsoft Surface competitor

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Samsung seem to be keen to get into the “Pro” tablet market especially since Apple have made their entry with the iPad Pro as well. New photos surfaced online reveal a large tablet from Samsung that is powered by Windows.

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Lenovo ideapad 710S announced – A portable yet powerful 13 inch laptop

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The ideapad 710S is a 13 inch laptop from Lenovo that was unveiled just before CES 2016. It is also quite light as it weighs just 1.16 kgs and is slim at 13.9mm in terms of thickness.

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Lenovo announces the ideapad 700 – Powerful 15 and 17 inch laptops

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Although they aren’t as powerful as the ideapad Y900, the ideapad 700 is quite a powerful laptop indeed. It will come in both 15.6 and 17.3 inch variants to appeal to a wider target audience.

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Lenovo’s ideacentre 610S doesn’t require a monitor – Has an optional wireless projector

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The ideacentre 610S is the latest mini desktop computer from Lenovo and it has a design that seems to have been taken right out of a Star Wars movie. Not only does it look futuristic, but it also can get the job done without a monitor thanks to a wireless projector that is bundled with it.

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Microsoft will notify users in case of a state sponsored hacking attack

Microsoft has taken a cue from Facebook and announced a new feature where it will notify you if it believes your account has been targeted or compromised by an individual or group working on behalf of a nation state.

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Microsoft Lumia 850 cases leak, hints at the design

Last week, cases of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus were leaked confirming the design of the phones. Today, cases for Microsoft Lumia 850 have leaked hinting at the design of the phone.

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Microsoft kills ‘Hey Cortana’ feature on Android

Earlier this month Microsoft officially launched Cortana for Android and iOS. Today, the company is taking down one of the important feature of the digital assistant on Android.

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Microsoft acquires Talko mobile messaging app

Microsoft has scooped up Talko mobile messaging app for on-the-go business communications for an  undisclosed sum. The company will use Talko’s tech to “fuel future innovation” in Skype and Skype for Business.

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Weekly Roundup: Google’s Big Plan for India, YU YUTOPIA, Redmi Note Prime, Lumia 550 and more

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This week started with Google’s big event in New Delhi. Company’s CEO Sundar Pichai along with its various top officials addressed India about their plans for the country in 2016 and more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Google’s Big Plan for India, YU YUTOPIA, Redmi Note Prime, Lumia 550 and more”