Opera browser to go default on low end phones from Microsoft

Opera has entered into a licensing agreement with Microsoft in order to make its browsers default on all low end phones from the company. The deal specifically applies to mobile phones based on the Series 30+, Series 40 and Asha software platforms.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ with Snapdragon 805 and LTE-A announced in Singapore

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy S5 4G+ in Singapore. It is a variant of the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A that was launched in Korea in June. It is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and has LTE-A support up to 300 Mbps. Other specifications are similar to the global Galaxy S5 variants, including a 5.1-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage with expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD and a 2800 mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ with Snapdragon 805 and LTE-A announced in Singapore”

Panasonic introduces new Qi-enabled wireless charging pad and portable chargers

Panasonic QE-TS101-W wireless charging pad

Panasonic has launched three new Qi-enabled charging products in the U.S.. This includes 5,300mAh and 2,650mAh Qi portable chargers and a Qi wireless charging pad. These chargers are compatible with iPhone, other smartphones and tablets. These can be charged via USB or the Qi wireless charging pad, since these are Qi-enabled. The charging pad can charge devices such as smartphones with Qi wireless charging capabilities. Continue reading “Panasonic introduces new Qi-enabled wireless charging pad and portable chargers”

Micromax Bolt A065 with dual-core processor, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 3799

Micromax Bolt A065

Micromax Bolt A065, a new smartphone in the Bolt series is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Bolt A065 with dual-core processor, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 3799”

Google Glass update improves contacts, nearby events, messaging and more

Google has updating Glass with several new features for quiet some time now. Today, the company has added a bunch of updates to Google Glass that are much needed.

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Apple iPad Air 2 to likely have 2GB RAM: Report

At the time when iPhone 6 launch is inching closer, a new report about the iPad is creating a buzz.  According to a report from TechNews.tw, Apple’s next generation iPad Air will have a powerful RAM.

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Samsung and Barnes and Noble launch Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Tablet, starts $179

As announced earlier, Samsung and Barnes and Noble have unveiled their first co-branded Nook tablet. Dubbed as Galaxy Tab 4 Nook Tablet, it has  a 7-inch HD display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution screen and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor.

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LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014

LG L Bello and L Fino

LG has unveiled two new smartphones, L Fino and L Bello in the L series. These run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and comes with premium UX features, similar to the LG G3, as it promised recently. The L Fino 4.5-inch WVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The L Bello has a 5.0-inch FWVGA IPS screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “LG L Fino and L Bello smartphones with Android 4.4 announced ahead of IFA 2014”

ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launched in the U.S for $279.99

ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE

ZTE has launched the nubia 5S mini smartphone in the U.S. It is calling the smartphone nubia 5S mini LTE in the country. It was first launched in China back in November last year and packs a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels)  IGZO display. The U.S variant is  powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), compared to Snapdragon 600 processor in the Chinese variant. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, full HD video recording and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launched in the U.S for $279.99”

Alcatel One Touch Hero and Idol series launched in India

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Alcatel One Touch has launched the One Touch Hero and six new One Touch Idol series smartphones in India. The One Touch Hero was unveiled at IFA last year and packs a 6-inch 1080p display, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589T processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13 MP rear camera, 2 MP front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 32GB and a 3400 mAh battery. Continue reading “Alcatel One Touch Hero and Idol series launched in India”

Sony Xperia C3 goes on sale in Russia

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Sony announced its latest mid-range selfie-focused smartphone, the Xperia C3 a while ago. However, the company did not reveal the pricing and the availability information of the smartphone. Well, these details are no longer a mystery as device is now available in Russia. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C3 goes on sale in Russia”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 KitKat update now available in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has started receiving Android 4.4 (KitKat) update India. It was launched in India back in February this year running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). The Galaxy Grand 2 got the KitKat update in India last month. As you can see from the image, the changelog is similar to the other Samsung smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo Android 4.4 KitKat update now available in India”

Lava Iris Pro 30+ with 4.7-inch HD display, 13 MP Camera launched for Rs. 11990

Lava Iris Pro 30 Plus

Lava has launched the Iris Pro 30+, the company’s latest flagship smartphone and the successor of Iris Pro 30 that was also launched earlier this year. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display based on OGS technology, 7.9mm slim and 116 gram light-weight body. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core MT6589T processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, 1.1 micron OmniVision BSI 2 sensor and a 3-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Xolo Q610s with 4.5-inch display, compact body announced for Rs. 7099

Xolo Q610s

Xolo has unveiled the Q610s smartphone, successor of Q600 that was launched back in May. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA On-cell IPS display and has a compact body with width of just 64.3mm, height of 128mm and screen-to-body ratio of more than 74%. Compared to 129.9x 65.9mm in terms of height and width of the Moto G that also has a 4.5-inch display, this is more compact. The Broadcom processor that was present in the Q600s has been replaced by a quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Xolo Q610s with 4.5-inch display, compact body announced for Rs. 7099”

OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more

Microsoft has updated OneNote for Android with several updates and a revamped UI. For starters, the app gets support for Android tablets with bunch of other additional features. Onenote android Continue reading “OneNote for Android updated with refreshed UI, handwriting support for tablets and more”