Steve Stroughton Smith, the well known iOS developer today confirmed what was already suspected for quite some time. Apple’s beta release of iOS 8 includes code that will allow users to run applications in a split screen configuration. The implementation is expected to allow users to easily move data from one app to the other. Continue reading “iOS 8 includes code for running split screen applications”
The latest update of the Android Play Store brought with it some sweeping changes on the permissions side of things that managed to slide under the radar for the most part. App permissions will now be grouped into permissions groups which makes it relatively easier for users to see what kind of information and capabilities an app can access your device. So far so good? An unfortunate caveat of this change is that with an application update, new permissions from a group can be requested without requiring approval from users. Continue reading “Play Store update groups permissions, no longer requires user interaction for additions”
Swipe has launched Swipe Konnect 5.0, the company’s latest smartphone in new Konnect series. It has a 5-inch ( 960 ×540 pixels) qHD capacitive touch screen IPS display based on one-glass-solution, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with OmniVision sensor, LED flash and a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Swipe Konnect 5.0 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 8999”
New leaks about the Galaxy F which is rumoured to be touted as Galaxy S5 Prime have surfaced online, reports PhoneArena. Earlier this week, @evleaks tweeted a leaked press render of a possible Samsung Galaxy F.
Micromax launched the Unite 2 A106, the company’s first smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat) few weeks back, soon after Motorola launched its Moto E. The Unite 2 has decent specifications compared to most other smartphones in this price range. Is this the best Android smartphone with KitKat in this range? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Micromax Unite 2 Review”
Google will soon launch a feature on Android that lets phones and tablets to automatically connect with nearby devices, according to Android Police. Dubbed as ‘Nearby’, the feature will interact with a friend’s phone or a smart device in your home.
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Google is following Apple’s footsteps and eyeing to buy music streaming service Songza. According to a latest report from New York Post, Google is in talks to acquire Songza which feature over thousands of curated playlists for $15 million. The six-year-old service creates music mixes based on a variety of themes and factors, such as your current mood or the local weather forecast.
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Google Now is allowing you to take your power naps during transit without the worry of missing your stop. The intelligent personal assistant from Google will now alert you when you reach your destination.
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In a bid to boost its mapping service, Apple has scooped up social search engine app SpotSetter, according to Techcrunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the company. Founded in 2011, SpotSetter provides personalized recommendations for places to go such as restaurants, stores and entertainment venues.
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Samsung and Spotify have teamed up to make its easy for users to listen to Spotify on Samsung speakers. The latest partnership will let more than 10 million premium Spotify users control their Samsung Shape wireless audio-multiroom speakers straight from the Spotify app.
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Micromax launched the Unite 2 A106, the company’s first smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat) last month. We already brought you the unboxing of the Unite 2, here we have the benchmark of the smartphone. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor with Mali 400 GPU. It packs 1GB of RAM and has a 4.7-inch WVGA display. Let’s find out how the Unite 2 performs in range of synthetic benchmark tests. Continue reading “Micromax Unite 2 A106 Benchmarks”
Gionee Elife S5.5 is currently the thinnest smartphone out there, but somehow Gionee managed to put a 13MP shooter on the back of the 5.5inch device although the 13MP module protrudes out considerably. The Gionee Eife S5.5 is powered by a MediaTek Octa-core processor and has a 5inch Super AMOLED display making it a higher mid range smartphone.
Lava launched the Iris X1, the company’s first budget smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat) last month. It is powered by a quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and has Videocore IV GPU. It has a 4.5-inch FWVGA IPS screen and has 1GB of RAM. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks. Let us find out how the smartphone performs in a range of synthetic benchmark tests. Continue reading “Lava Iris X1 Benchmarks”
Its long been expected that Motorola will launch a higher capacity variant of the Moto X. Today, the company has confirmed that it plans to launch a 64GB version of the phone.
There’s little else that has changed here. The base specifications of the phone include a 4.7 inch 720p display, a 1.7Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC and this is paired with 2GB of RAM. The USP of the phone comes in the form of touchless controls that let you activate Google Now and use voice based commands without touching the device. Continue reading “64GB Moto X now official, Priced at $449”
Nokia’s devices and services division, now officially part of Microsoft, unveiled the Lumia 630 Windows Phone at their developer conference at San Francisco. This low end Windows Phone, which will cater to the budget customer, has a number of firsts and even a last, in terms of features. It is the first Windows Phone 8.1 device to be launched into the market, it is the first Dual SIM Windows Phone, it is the first Windows Phone with a quad core Snapdragon 400 chip and also the first one to support on-screen navigation buttons. But, having launched before April 25th, this, along with the Lumia 930, will be the last Windows Phones with a “Nokia” brand on them. Sporting a price tag of Rs. 11,500, the successor to the yesteryear Lumia 620 sports a bigger screen, with roughly the same resolution, undercuts it by a couple of thousands, but loses the LED flash and goes for a cheaper bill of materials (referred to as BoM from here on) generally. With the RAM staying at 512 MB, does the Lumia 630 Dual SIM Windows Phone strike a good balance between price and specifications in this crucial segment? Lets find out in our full review.
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