Category: Android

CyanogenMod announces first non-nightly CM13 release for OnePlus One, Moto E (2015) and more

CyanogenMod announced official CM13 nightly builds back in November last year. Today it has announced first non-nightly CM13.0 snapshot release that brings Android 6.0.1 (r17) goodies, alongside the CM features. It has also highlighted different update scenarios and also asks CM 13.0 nightly users not to flash these builds, since they are already on a newer codebase (Android 6.0.1_r22), so attempting to flash these release builds will result in crashes due to attempted database downgrades. Continue reading “CyanogenMod announces first non-nightly CM13 release for OnePlus One, Moto E (2015) and more”

Google is internally calling Android N as New York Cheesecake

Google is internally referring to Android N as New York Cheesecake. Android Police has found out various references to “nyc”or New York Chessecake in the Android Open Source Project repository.

Android N_fonearena Continue reading “Google is internally calling Android N as New York Cheesecake”

Fossil launches Q Marshal and Q Wander Android Wear smartwatches, Q Motion fitness tracker and more

Fossil has introduced a range of digital and analog smartwatches along with a new activity tracker. The company has unveiled Q Marshal and Q Wander Android Wear smartwatches, Q Motion activity and sleep tracker and Q Tailor and Q Nate Smart Analog Movement watches.

Fossil New-QWander-Marshal Continue reading “Fossil launches Q Marshal and Q Wander Android Wear smartwatches, Q Motion fitness tracker and more”

Google Maps adds support for Ola in India

Google Maps is expanding integration of five new ride hailing services across the world into its apps. The service is adding Ola Cabs in India, 99Taxis in Brazil, Hailo in the UK and Spain, mytaxi in Germany and Spain, and Gett in the UK.

Google more cabs Continue reading “Google Maps adds support for Ola in India”

Google to let users trial Android games right from search results

Google has announced a number of features for Play Games at the the Game Developers Conference. One of the new features makes it easier for players to stream and share videos to YouTube. With the latest update, users will be able to trial select games for ten minutes before actually purchasing it. Google recently added the ability to install games from Google search results.

Google-Play-Games Continue reading “Google to let users trial Android games right from search results”

InFocus Bingo 50 with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 7499

InFocus Bingo 50

Infocus has launched Bingo 50, it’s latest budget 4G smartphone in the Bingo series India. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with InLife UI 2.0. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel auto focus front-facing camera. It also has dual SIM support. Continue reading “InFocus Bingo 50 with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 7499”

Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus with 5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 616 launched for Rs. 8499

lenovo_vibe_k5_k5_plus_1

Lenovo has launched its Vibe K5 Plus smartphone in India, as it had promised earlier this month. It was announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona last month, packs a 5-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 616 processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Lenovo’s own UI on top, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus with 5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 616 launched for Rs. 8499”

Samsung Galaxy S7’s manufacturing cost revealed at $255: IHS

The Samsung Galaxy S7 was manufactured for $255,  according to a new report published by research firm IHS. This is the same amount the company required to make the Galaxy S5 two years ago.

Samsung Galaxy S7_fonearena-01  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S7’s manufacturing cost revealed at $255: IHS”

Telegram gets Supergroups support for 5000 members, pinned posts and more

Telegram which crossed 100 million MAU mark recently, has received a new update that brings a bunch of new features and improvements to its app. The latest v3.7 update pumps up the Supergroups support for members from 1000 to 5000.

Telegram pinned message Continue reading “Telegram gets Supergroups support for 5000 members, pinned posts and more”

Gionee W909 dual-screen Android flip phone with Helio P10 to be announced on March 29

Gionee W909 launch invite

Gionne today announced that it will unveil its high-end flip phone on March 29th. This will likely be the W909 that got certified by TENAA in China last month. Geekbench listing from earlier year confirmed 4GB of RAM and Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. The phone is said to come with dual 4.2-inch displays, one on the front and the the other on the inside along with a T9 keypad. Earlier images also revealed fingerprint sensor and leather-like finish on the back. Continue reading “Gionee W909 dual-screen Android flip phone with Helio P10 to be announced on March 29”

Xiaomi to set up 2 manufacturing plants and launch more devices in India in 2016

In a bid to expand its hold in the Indian smartphone market even further, Xiaomi is planning to set up two manufacturing plants in the country in 2016, according to a latest report from the Economic Times. The Chinese smartphone maker is also looking forward to launch more devices in India this year.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime Made in India Continue reading “Xiaomi to set up 2 manufacturing plants and launch more devices in India in 2016”

Xiaomi starts rolling out MIUI 7.2 update for more devices

Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 7.2 update to a bunch of new handsets. The company had released the MIUI 7.2 to the first batch of Chinese variants few days ago that included the Xiaomi Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi Note Pro, MI 4c, Mi Pad, Redmi Note 4G (Single SIM), and Redmi 1S.

MIUI 7.2 Continue reading “Xiaomi starts rolling out MIUI 7.2 update for more devices”

BlackBerry is the first OEM to roll out monthly Android security patches along with Google

BlackBerry Priv March 2016 Security update

Last year BlackBerry announced its plans to push hotfixes for critical issues and monthly Android security updates from Google for the BlackBerry Priv smartphone. Earlier this week it rolled out a 17MB OTA update for the BlackBerry Priv that includes Google’s March Android security update addressing multiple vulnerabilities. Today BlackBerry said that it is the first OEM to deliver patches in line with Google’s public disclosure. It also said how BlackBerry it is delivering on its patching commitment. Continue reading “BlackBerry is the first OEM to roll out monthly Android security patches along with Google”

Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge India prices, Dell’s smallest 13-inch ultrabook and more

samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_22

This week Samsung launched its 2016 Galaxy flagship devices in India – the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. The prices for Galaxy S7 starts at Rs. 48,900 and S7 edge at Rs. 56,900 for 32GB variant. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge India prices, Dell’s smallest 13-inch ultrabook and more”

Plants vs. Zombies Heroes for Android, iPhone and iPad released in select countries

Plants vs Zombies Heroes

Today PopCap Games announced Plants vs. Zombies Heroes, the latest game in the Plants vs. Zombies Universe in a completely new genre. It is a new collectible card game that introduces a new class of characters to the PvZ Universe; Super Hero Plants and Zombies. The game also include new characters from Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 like Super Brainz, Z-Mech, Citron, and Rose. Continue reading “Plants vs. Zombies Heroes for Android, iPhone and iPad released in select countries”