Letv, now re-branded as LeEco, this week launched its budget Le 1s and flagship Le Max smartphones in India. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Letv Le 1S, Le Max, Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch, Gear VR headset and more”
Category: Android
OnePlus One OxygenOS 2.1.4 update brings new camera modes, LED customization and more
OnePlus One has finally got the OxygenOS 2.1.4 update. It brings Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), new camera support, including slow motion and clear image, new ringtones and more. OnePlus said that MaxxAudio’s proprietary sound technology and relevant applications, screen temperature slider, manual camera mode, RAW file format capability and others that were present in the test version did not make it to the final cut. Continue reading “OnePlus One OxygenOS 2.1.4 update brings new camera modes, LED customization and more”
Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Teardown
We hope that you have seen our unboxing of the latest smartphone from Lenovo, the Vibe K4 Note. As with our two previous teardowns – the QiKU Q Terra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, we decided to do a teardown of the Vibe K4 Note as well for your viewing pleasure.
Linux Kernel Exploit might not affect as many Android devices as expected
Just yesterday, we told you about a new security flaw that has been spotted and that it could possibly affect around 66% of the Android devices at risk. Now, Google has recognised the flaw but claims that the number of devices that will be affected is much smaller in reality.
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ASUS ZenFone Zoom with 3X optical zoom, 4GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 37999
ASUS has launched the ZenFone Zoom smartphone at an event in Agra, as it had promised. It packs a 13-megapixel camera with 3X optical zoom, Laser auto focus, optical image stabilization (OIS) and dual-LED Real Tone flash. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection, is powered by a Quad Core Intel Z3590 processor, 4GB LPDDR3 RAM, runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Zen UI and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “ASUS ZenFone Zoom with 3X optical zoom, 4GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 37999”
Microsoft releases Mimicker Alarm app for Android
Microsoft Garage has launched Mimicker Alarm app for Android, which helps you get up and stay up by playing a simple game, called a Mimic. To dismiss your alarm, you must mimic the action given. “We might ask you to snap a selfie, speak a phrase, or even get out of bed! The Mimics require you to be alert, smart, and use yourself and surroundings,” said the company.
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SwiftKey 6.2.2 beta for Android brings new visualizations of how you type
SwiftKey already offers fun stats like how many typos you’ve corrected, how far you’ve flowed and more, now the latest beta version 6.2.2 for Android brings My SwiftKey Stats – new ways of looking at how you type in fun new visualizations. You can share and compare these stats with your friends easily. Continue reading “SwiftKey 6.2.2 beta for Android brings new visualizations of how you type”
Xiaomi Mi Note to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow update this week
Last month, it was confirmed that testing for the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for a couple of Xiaomi handsets including Mi Note is in final stages. Now, a new report from MyDrivers suggests that the Mi Note will get the latest Android 6.0 update this week.
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Obi Worldphone SF1 now available from Amazon in India starting at Rs. 11999
Obi Worldphone SF1, the company’s flagship smartphone was launched in India back in November last year. It went on flash sale starting December 7th, exclusively on Gadgets360, today the company has announced that it will be available from Amazon.in as well starting today. It packs a 5-inch 1080p display from JDI, which is slightly raised giving a floating feel, comes with 4G LTE connectivity, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 SoC, has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Obi Worldphone SF1 now available from Amazon in India starting at Rs. 11999”
Swipe Virtue with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 5999
Swipe has launched Virtue, the company’s latest smartphone exclusively on Snapdeal. It packs a 5-inch HD display with 2mm narrow bezel, is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Swipe Virtue with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 5999”
Lava P7 with 5-inch display, front camera with flash launched for Rs. 5499
Lava has launched P7, the company’s latest smartphone. It has a 5-inch FWVGA display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), which will be upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) in the future. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front-facing camera that also has an LED flash for capturing better selfies even in low lighting conditions. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Lava P7 with 5-inch display, front camera with flash launched for Rs. 5499”
Google announces new colorful weather cards
Earlier this month, Google was testing new colorful design for weather cards in Google Now and search. Now, the company is officially announcing the new weather cards that are vibrant and offers a detailed information on weather conditions.
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Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen) and Moto G (2nd Gen) 4G Android 6.0 soak test begins in India and Brazil
Motorola posted Android 6.0 update release notes for the Moto G (2nd Gen) earlier this week. Today Motorola’s Senior Director of Software Product Management, David Schuster announced that Motorola has started Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) soak test for the 2014 Moto G (2nd Gen) and 2014 Moto G (2nd Gen) 4G in Brazil and India. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen) and Moto G (2nd Gen) 4G Android 6.0 soak test begins in India and Brazil”
ASUS Pegasus 5000 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4850mAh battery announced
ASUS Pegasus 5000, the company’s latest smartphone in the Pegasus series has gone official in China, after it got certified by TENAA last month. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, is powered by a 1.3GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Zen UI, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 4G LTE connectivity and dual SIM support. Continue reading “ASUS Pegasus 5000 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4850mAh battery announced”
Whatsapp working on end-to-end encryption for Android smartphones
It has been rumoured for a while that Whatsapp is working on an end-to-end encryption solution for its IM on the Android platform. A new screenshot shows a beta version which shows the security screen and proves that such a feature is in the works.
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