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Karbonn Sparkle V Android One smartphone launched for Rs. 6399

Karbonn Sparkle V

Karbonn has launched Sparkle V, the company’s first Android One smartphone in India. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. These specifications are similar to the Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 that would also go on sale later today. Only the design and the dimensions of the smartphone are different. Continue reading “Karbonn Sparkle V Android One smartphone launched for Rs. 6399”

Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 priced at Rs. 6999 briefly appears on Flipkart

Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498

Spice teased its Android One smartphone yesterday, which would be launched exclusively on Flipkart tomorrow. Few hours back Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498, the company’s first Android One smartphone appeared on Flipkart briefly, before it was pulled. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Spice Android One Dream UNO Mi-498 priced at Rs. 6999 briefly appears on Flipkart”

Android apps like Vine, Evernote and more land on Google Chromebooks

Google was planning to bring Android apps to its Chromebooks for quiet some time now. Today, the company has finally taken its first steps and announced four Android apps for their Chromebook.

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Nvidia accidentally confirms HTC Nexus 9 in legal docs

Reports and leaks about the HTC Nexus 9 have been looming the online world for a long time now. Today, NVIDIA may have inadvertently revealed and confirmed the existence of the Nexus 9 tablet. A leaked court documents from NVIDIA in which they claim Qualcomm and Samsung are infringing on their GPU patents not only makes mention of a Nexus 9, but reveals the manufacturer Google will be partnering with HTC for the same.

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Google adds free Voice Calling to Hangouts on Android, Web and iOS

Google is finally adding free voice calling for Android, web and iOS. The latest update will allow users to make free voice calls thanks to the Google Voice integration into Hangouts.

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Google Glass Explorer Edition hits the US Google Play Store

Google Glass Google Glass Explorer Edition is now available in the U.S. Google Play store, along with its accessories. The move comes from Google after the wearable device was available via beta program earlier in May.

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HTC now offers double free storage on Google Drive for One (M8), One Max and others

HTC is doubling its free storage space on HTC One (M8) and HTC One Max smartphones. In addition, handsets like HTC Desire 816 and Desire 610 are also getting the additional free storage space. HTC One M8-2 Continue reading “HTC now offers double free storage on Google Drive for One (M8), One Max and others”

HTC Nexus tablet likely to get keyboard accessory: Report

Google and HTC are set to unveil an official keyboard case for an upcoming Nexus Tablet, as per a report from Android Police. The report cites information provided to the site from unnamed sources and states that HTC and Google will have different official accessories for the tablet known as the “Flounder” or “Volantis”.

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Google unveils ‘Project Wing’, tests delivery drones

After Facebook and Amazon, another tech company is testing drone deliveries- none other than Google. The company is working on drone delivery system under ‘Project Wing’ as per reports from The Atlantic and BBC.

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Android Lemon Meringue Pie spotted in Chromium issue tracker

Android Lemon Meringue Pie a new version of the Android has been spotted in the Chromium issue tracker. Dubbed under the build number (LRW50D), it is seen running on a device which is called by the developers “New Nexus 7″.

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Google News & Weather 2.0 for Android brings new design and features

Google News & Weather 2.0

Google has updated its News & Weather app to version 2.0 after several years when it was believed to be abandoned. The major update brings new design that now has white everywhere, instead of black. It now shows Google Now-style cards for weather information and news. It also introduces resizable homescreen widgets in 4×1 and 2×3 options. The large widget includes five-day forecast and a scrolling list of news stories. Continue reading “Google News & Weather 2.0 for Android brings new design and features”

Google rolls out Slides App for iPhone and iPad, updates Doc and Sheets

Google has launched Slides app for iPhone and iPad that will allow users to create and edit their slideshow presentations directly from these devices.

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Google acquires design start-up Gecko Design for X project

Google has bought product design firm Gecko Design for an undisclosed sum, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The company has made the acquisition with an aim to bolster its Google X project lab which is responsible or the self driven car, Project Loon and Google Glass.

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