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Google Translate 3.0 for Android brings a new UI, more language support for Handwriting and Camera

Google Translate 3.0 for Android

Google has updated its Translate app for Android to version 3.0 that brings a complete new user interface that is much cleaner and simpler. The update also lets you translate from speech faster and simpler. Text translation also has gesture support that lets you switch back and forth between languages easily for better conversation. This update also brings fullscreen camera and picture translation, additional language support for Handwriting and Camera input. Continue reading “Google Translate 3.0 for Android brings a new UI, more language support for Handwriting and Camera”

Google Nexus 7 (2013) Live Chat and Discussion

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Thanks for the awesome response for our first askFA live chat the Google Nexus 5 last week, hope we were able clear your doubts about the smartphone. The Nexus 7 (2013) went on sale earlier this week along with the Nexus 5. The tablet has been priced at Rs. 20,999 for the 16GB WiFi version and the 32GB WiFi version costs Rs. 23,999. The 32GB variant with WiFi + Mobile data costs Rs. 27,999. We reviewed the WiFi version of the tablet back in August. Since the tablet has been launched in India recently, our readers might be interested to know more about the tablet before buying it. Now you can join the FoneArena team for a live chat and discussion about the Nexus 7 (2013). Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 (2013) Live Chat and Discussion”

Google Nexus 5 in Black vs White: Which one should you get?

The Nexus 5 launch in India is probably one of the quickest launches for any Google device here. With quick launches come quick and tough purchase decisions, and one of the major questions that arise if you are looking to get a Nexus 5 is, which colour? Should one go for the Nexus 5 in white or the Nexus 5 in black? Are there really any other differences between the two apart from the colour? We find out exactly that in a quick video comparing the two Nexus 5 variants, immediately after getting the black version, watch –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI3Z1X43ITM

Check out our Unboxing of the Google Nexus 5, in case you missed it earlier.

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Android 4.4+ KitKat will not ship with a browser, OEMs have to license Google Chrome or develop own browsers

Android is currently the number one smartphone OS in the world and as we all know Google owns Android(literally). However, because of various patent issues, Microsoft are reported to be making more money from Android than Google. This has been a huge problem for the search engine giant and they are working on it in their own terms. Android is open source and so every manufacturer forks Android and uses it, but they have to license Google Apps from Google. In the recent times, Google has been trying to distance itself from Android and trying to create a brand of its own which is profitable for them. This was evident when they renamed Android Market as “Google Play Store”.

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LG and Google launch the Nexus 5 in India officially

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The Nexus 5 manufactured by LG went on sale from the Play Store earlier today, now LG and Google have officially announced the launch of the smartphone in India. It packs a 5 inch full HD IPS screen with LG’s own in-cell touch technology, powered by the blazing fast Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on on the latest version of Android 4.4 KitKat. It was announced last month. We’ve already got hold of the 16 GB variant of the Nexus 5 and had unboxed it recently. The Nexus 5 comes with a Qualcomm QFE1100 Envelope Tracking chip that offers 20% more battery life. Continue reading “LG and Google launch the Nexus 5 in India officially”

Nexus Wireless Charger goes on sale in the US and Canada for $49.99

Nexus Wireless Charger

Google started selling the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) through their Play Store in India and Hong Kong few hours back. It has also started selling the Nexus Wireless Charger in the US and Canada. It is compatible with the Nexus 4, Nexus 5 and the latest Nexus 7 tablet, since all these have Wireless charging based on Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) ’s Qi standard, the global standard for wireless power. Looks like Google has stopped selling the Google Nexus 4 Wireless Charger released earlier this year. Continue reading “Nexus Wireless Charger goes on sale in the US and Canada for $49.99”

Nexus 7 Sleeve get priced on Play Store in India for Rs. 1999

Nexus 7 Sleeve

Google started selling the Nexus 7 (2013) on the Play Store in India few hours back. It also listed Sleeve in India Play Store along with the price. The Nexus 7 Sleeve has Neoprene and microfiber cushion and features an asymmetrical zipper for quick and easy access. The Sleeve is also padded for cushioning and lined with soft microfiber fur for a complete protection from scratches. It also has a pocket to keep your accessories. Continue reading “Nexus 7 Sleeve get priced on Play Store in India for Rs. 1999”

Nexus 5 Bumper Case now available from Play Store for Rs. 2499, QuickCover coming soon for Rs. 3299

Google Nexus 5 Bumper Case

Google started selling the Nexus 5 in India through the Play Store few hours back. Now the Nexus 5 Bumper Case is available in India from the Play Store. The case has a hard outer shell and soft rubber lining for complete protection. It also works with Nexus Wireless Chargers even with the cover on. The bumper case has also holes for the charger and speakers. Continue reading “Nexus 5 Bumper Case now available from Play Store for Rs. 2499, QuickCover coming soon for Rs. 3299”

Google Nexus 5 now available for purchase on Play Store in India

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Google has finally started selling the all new Nexus 5 on the Play Store in India after being listed as coming soon after the global announcement. The 16GB version is listed at Rs.28999 as hinted before and the 32GB version is listed at Rs.32999. Both the 16GB and 32GB models in both black and white colours are available for purchase. The Nexus 5 is already on sale at LG dealerships at select cities in India at a slightly higher price of Rs.29999 for the 16GB model and Rs.33999 for the 32GB model. Great to see LG and Google bringing a device to the Indian market within days or weeks of the US launch with some reasonable pricing too!

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Google Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi and LTE variants go on sale in India on Play Store

After a very long wait, Google has finally started selling the 2013 edition Nexus 7 tablets in India. The tablets have been priced rather competitively and start at just Rs. 20,999 for the 16GB variant. The 32GB WiFi only model will be available for Rs. 23,999 while stepping up to the LTE variant will bump up costs to Rs. 27,999. Shipping estimates suggest that the tablet would leave the warehouse by 26th November and we’re expecting supplies to be a bit limited initially. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi and LTE variants go on sale in India on Play Store”

Moto X gets Android 4.4 KitKat on Verizon before Nexus 4 OTA

As if Moto G wasn’t enough of an indication that Google and its subsidiary Motorola are working closely, today the company announced that its Flagship product – Moto X will be getting an update to Android 4.4 KitKat. This is only for Verizon Wireless customers who have bought the Moto X, but it still is way ahead of the KitKat OTA update that has been evading the Nexus devices so far. The Moto X is a neat little device that runs on stock Android, with a couple of hardware related enhancements like the always listening Google Now and the fact that it is now getting all the Android 4.4 KitKat goodness is a nice gesture from Google/Motorola.

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Google Search update for Windows Phone brings improved voice search, image viewing

Given the strained relationship between Google and Microsoft’s Windows Phone smartphone OS, we’re pleasantly surprised to report that the official search app on the platform just got a pretty major update. The search app which till now essentially let you use Google Search on a Windows Phone device has been updated to support sign ins with your Google account. More importantly, voice commands are now instantly displayed on the screen. Continue reading “Google Search update for Windows Phone brings improved voice search, image viewing”

Google Nexus 5 Display Comparison with Samsung Galaxy Note 3, HTC One and LG G2

Google launched their latest flagship smartphone – Google Nexus 5 and like most flagships of the later half of 2013, it is equipped with a Full HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 800 SoC. The 720p HD display on the yesteryear flagship – Google Nexus 4 definitely wasn’t the best display we have seen and we are going to see if things got better atleast in the Google Nexus 5. Google Nexus 4 was made by LG and it was based on their Optimus G smartphone and the trend continued this year as Google Nexus 5 is based on LG G2 and is manufactured by LG.

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Demystifying the Google Nexus 5’s HDR+ mode, what does it actually do?

Demystifying the Google Nexus 5’s HDR+ mode, what does it actually do?

The Google Nexus 5‘s 8 megapixel camera has been a hot topic of discussion ever since it made its way into the market. With people getting their hands on it the day after it released, various reports came in. Some said the camera was average, some said the camera was great, and some said one must always use the in-built HDR mode for the best pictures. It definitely got us intrigued, especially with Google promoting the HDR+ mode one its Nexus 5 product page as “With HDR+, create vivid photos by day and sharper photos by night.” Technically, HDR directly means “Higher dynamic range” which will fuse multiple exposures and output a single photo that is equally exposed, but that doesn’t seem right in line with Google’s description, does it? Well, we set to find out exactly what it does, and the results are quite interesting, to say the least.

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How to setup an ad-hoc WiFi network on your laptop for any Android phone without root

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After some digging and going though a lot of paid apps to share WIFI hotspot, I have stumbled upon a very simple way to share your Laptop WIFI as ad hoc (Infrastructure mode) and use it on any Android phone without having to root and install a custom ROM that supports ad hoc like CyanogenMOD.

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