YU Yureka and Flipkart top Google India’s ‘Year in Search 2015’ list

It is that time of the year when Google reveals the most searched events, people and things that were on top of its search list. In case of India, Flipkart topped as the most searched thing on Google while YU Yureka was the most searched mobile device.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Benchmarks

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Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 3 smartphone last month. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have its benchmarks. The Redmi Note 3 is powered by MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) SoC with 8 ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit CPUs clocked at 1.95GHz per core and has PowerVR G6200 GPU. It packs 3GB of RAM, 5.5-inch 1080p display and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop). Check out the synthetic benchmarks scores.

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Microsoft Lumia 650 with 5-inch HD display surfaces in new render

Microsoft Lumia 650 leak

First render of the Microsoft Lumia 650 smartphone codenamed Saana surfaced back in October, now a new render of the smartphone in White color has surfaced in China (Via). It reveals that the smartphone will have a 5-inch HD screen, as earlier rumors revealed. The date on the lockscreen shows 13th December, so the smartphone can be expected by the end of this month. Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 650 with 5-inch HD display surfaces in new render”

Tap to Translate for Android to offer instant translation within apps, coming in Q1 2016

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At the Google for India event in Delhi, Google announced that it will release a new feature called Tap to Translate that allows the instant translation of any text on the Android phone. This new feature, you can copy text anywhere on your Android phone and instantly get the translation. Google said that the Translate app will also be updated to offer real time translation in Hindi. It demoed the real-time translation and Tap to Translate features at the event.
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Google to launch free RailWire WiFi in train stations in India starting from Jan 2016

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Google announced back in September that it will launch a new project to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India, with 100 stations operational by the end of 2016. At the Google for India press event in Delhi, Google said that it is is working with Indian Railways and Railtel to launch RailWire Wifi to provide free WiFi in train stations in January 2016. Continue reading “Google to launch free RailWire WiFi in train stations in India starting from Jan 2016”

Asus Chromebit launching in India in January 2016 for Rs. 7999

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At the Google for India event today in Delhi, Caesar Sengupta, Product Management Director, Google said that Asus will launch its Chromebit compact stick running Chrome OS in India in January 2016. The Chromebit plugs directly into the HDMI port on a TV or monitor to turn it into a desktop PC offering 1080p output. It is compact and has a fan-less design. It was announced back in April and went on sale in the U.S. last month for $85. Continue reading “Asus Chromebit launching in India in January 2016 for Rs. 7999”

Samsung PRO Plus 128GB microSD Memory Card launched for $199.99

Samsung has launched the new PRO Plus 128GB microSD card that is built with Samsung’s advanced MLC NAND flash solution. It is the newest addition to Samsung’s PRO Plus lineup, which was first introduced in 32GB and 64GB versions in May 2015.

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Apple iPad Air 3 without 3D Touch tipped to be released in first half of 2016

has revealed latest predictions about an upcoming Apple device. The analyst from KGI told 9to5Mac that the iPad Air 3 will be released in the first half of 2016.

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Google’s Now on Tap updated with flights and package tracking, related articles and more

Google has updated Android’s Now on Tap feature with a bunch of new additions. Introduced along with the Android Marshmallow in May this year, Now on Tap offers you contextual information in one click.

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HTC teases 13MP rear camera, OIS, RAW support for it’s next phone

Earlier today, HTC One X9 smartphone that got certified by TENAA last month, surfaced today in live images. Now, the company has released a brand new teaser that reveals some of the camera specifications of the next phone that could be the One X9.

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OnePlus X to go invite free every Tuesday starting today

OnePlus has announced that OnePlus X will go invite free every Tuesday starting today. The recently launched phone from the company will be available to buy without an invite via its open sale on every Tuesday.

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Apple is working on new display technologies at a secret lab in Taiwan

Apple is said to be working on advanced display technologies for iPhone and iPad. The company has apparently opened a secret lab in Taiwan for developing the thinner and brighter screens, as per a latest report from Bloomberg.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Dual Review

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As someone who writes about smartphones and gadgets for a living, you are bound to have come across almost every device that releases in the market. In the case of the Sony Xperia family, I had the pleasure of not just using but owning almost every flagship device released in the Z family. This includes the Z, Z Ultra, Z1, Z2 and Z3 in that order.

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Lenovo Vibe P1m Battery Life Test

Lenovo Vibe P1m FA One Charge Rating

Lenovo launched Vibe P1m, the company’s latest budget 4G smartphone in India back in October for Rs. 7999. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have its battery test results. The Lenovo Vibe P1m packs a 4000mAh built-in battery. It also has quick charge function that can rapidly charge the phone’s battery fully in just 2 hours and 40 minutes when using the bundled quick charger. It has a 5-inch HD screen, is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT6735P processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Lenovo’s own Vibe UI on top.

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