Google’s GG1 shows up on FCC – Could be the new Google Glass

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A new product has shown up on the FCC listing under the ID A4R-GG1. We are inclined to think that the device is the upcoming Google Glass successor and that is what GG stands for.

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ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Benchmarks

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ZTE launched the Blade Qlux 4G last month for Rs. 4,999. We brought you the unboxing of the smartphone recently, here we have its benchmarks. It is powered by a Quad-Core MediaTek MT6732M processor with four ARM Cortex A53 CPUs clocked at 1.29GHz per core and has ARM Mali-T760 GPU. The CPU-Z doesn’t detect the SoC properly and says it’s MT6752. It has 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Check out the synthetic benchmark scores. Continue reading “ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Benchmarks”

Coolpad Dazen 1 Review

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Coolpad launched the Dazen 1 smartphone in India back in May, which got a price cut to Rs. 5999 last month. It is currently one of the cheapest Android smartphones with 4G support in the country, which competes with other budget 4G handsets. Is this the best budget 4G smartphone? Let us find out in the review.
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Sony patents new technology that detects facial expressions from selfies

Sony already makes a selfie focused Xperia C3 and now it seems like it wants to further tap the ongoing ‘selfie’ phenomenon. A new report from Venturebeat states that the company has filed patent for a unique selfie technology.

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Android powered BlackBerry Venice tipped to be launched on AT&T

A number of rumors and reports have already surfaced online regarding the BlackBerry Venice, which is a Android powered smartphone. Now, popular leakster @evleaks is stating that the phone is coming to AT&T.

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HERE Maps gets reversible lanes feature in latest update

HERE Maps for Android and iPhone is receiving reversible lanes feature in latest update. The latest feature will show users reversible lanes in case of a traffic congestion.

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Coolpad Dazen X7 Camera Samples

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Coolpad launched the Dazen X7 smartphone back in May. We already brought you the hands-on impressions, unboxing and the benchmarks of the smartphone, here we have the camera samples from the smartphone. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Continue reading “Coolpad Dazen X7 Camera Samples”

Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities

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A feature that has become the mainstay of most Android flagships might finally be heading over to the Apple iPhone. The next generation iPhone 6S is believed to be packing a higher resolution 12MP camera and a faster processor that will enable video recording at the Ultra High Definition spec if rumors are to be believed. Continue reading “Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities”

Google to launch Lava made Android One smartphone in India for Rs 12,000 on July 14

Google is all set to launch a new Android One smartphone this month in India, according to a latest report from The Economic Times. The company will unveil a Lava made Android One smartphone on July 14, priced at Rs 12,000.

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Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal

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Microsoft’s patent licensing business has been known to be one of the more profitable ventures for the company. Indeed, the acquisition of Finnish giant Nokia was to a large degree for its large patent portfolio which would open more revenue streams for Redmond. Microsoft’s patent portfolio stretches across multiple verticals within the telecom industry due to which they have aggressively chased and entered patent licensing deals with major smartphone brands earning them anywhere between $5-$15 per handset sold.  Continue reading “Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal”

Xolo BLACK smartphone launching on July 10

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Xolo has finally announced that it will launch its first BLACK series smartphone on July 10th. It announced the online-only sub-brand in May. The smartphone was expected to be introduced in June. The company teased the smartphone’s dual rear cameras, smudge-free design and brushed metal frame recently. Continue reading “Xolo BLACK smartphone launching on July 10”

Samsung and LG to provide flexible OLED for future Apple Watch?

Samsung is said to provide flexible OLED for next Apple Watch, according to a report from Koreaherald. The South Korean company along with LG will develop the OLED display for Apple Watch 2.

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