Earlier this year, Apple introduced CarPlay as iOS for cars and now, Microsoft has demoed its concept for Windows in the car. At the BUILD conference which was held in San Francisco, Microsoft demoed the concept for its Windows in the car. Over years, Microsoft has been powering the entertainment systems in various cars from manufacturers like Ford, Kia, BMW, Fiat and Nissan. They have used their own UI so far and now, as a goal of unifying the Windows experience across platforms, Microsoft is bringing the “Metro” look to the car dashboard.
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Oppo Find 7a now available for pre-order at $499, comes with freebies
Oppo has started taking pre-order for the U.S. and the International Variants of the Find 7a. Oppo launched the Find 7a along with the Find 7 at an event last month. The Find 7a has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on ColorOS 1.2.0 based on Android 4.3. Continue reading “Oppo Find 7a now available for pre-order at $499, comes with freebies”
Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.4 update brings new camera features, MixRadio and more
Nokia has started rolling out new software update ( Software Platform 1.4) for Asha devices, Nokia Asha 500, 501, 502, 503, 230 and the dual SIM variants. This update brings a lot of new features such as Nokia MixRadio, voice-guided self-portrait and panorama features in camera, Parental control and more. Continue reading “Nokia Asha Software Platform 1.4 update brings new camera features, MixRadio and more”
Google reportedly working on Android TV
Google introduced Google TV back in 2010 and it even launched new Google TVs with its partners, LG, Asus and more OEMs few years back. Google is working on Android TV, an entertainment device, different from the Google TV, according to a report from The Verge, who says they have acquired internal Google documents. Continue reading “Google reportedly working on Android TV”
Lava Iris Pro 20 with 4.7-inch qHD display launched for Rs. 13999
Lava has launched the Iris Pro 20, the latest smartphone in the Iris Pro series. It has a 4.7-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display based on OGS technology and Corning Gorilla glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. The phone is 7.7 mm thick and weighs just 112 grams. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava Iris Pro 20 with 4.7-inch qHD display launched for Rs. 13999”
Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablet launching soon
Lava launched Iris 550Q smartphone and also launched the QPAD e704 Android tablet last week. The company started teasing Super over at the same time with plans to launch 6 new devices. After these two devices, the company has revealed on their Facebook page that it plans to launch Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablets. Continue reading “Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablet launching soon”
Xolo Q1010i with 5-inch HD display, Sony Exmor R camera sensor announced for Rs. 13499
Xolo Q1010i, successor of the Xolo Q1010 has been listed on the official Xolo website. The ‘i’ in the name indicates a better camera. The Q1010i has a 8-megapixel Sony Exmor R sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4 micron pixel size and a 5-element lens. Other features are similar including a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on One-glass-Solution (OGS) technology, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Xolo has promised to offer Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the smartphone. Continue reading “Xolo Q1010i with 5-inch HD display, Sony Exmor R camera sensor announced for Rs. 13499”
Samsung Galaxy S5 Wireless Charging Covers unveiled
Samsung has unveiled two new Wireless Charging covers for the Galaxy S5 in the U.S. This includes a Wireless Charging S-View Flip Cover and a Wireless Charging Cover for the Galaxy S5. Samsung would also sell the S-View Flip Cover and a Protective Cover for the handset separately. The Wireless Charging S-View Flip Cover has a leather like finish on the outside. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S5 Wireless Charging Covers unveiled”
Dell Venue 8 Review
Dell introduced Venue 7 and Venue 8 Android tablets powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Clover Trail+ processors along with the Venue 8 and Venue 11 Pro Windows 8.1 tablets powered by quad-core Intel Atom Bay Trail processor last year. Both the Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets were launched in India earlier this year. We had already reviewed the Venue 8 Pro Windows Tablet even before it launched in India. Here we have the Dell Venue 8, an 8-inch Android tablet from Dell. The design is completely different compared to the Venue 8 Pro Windows tablet. Is it worth the price? Can it compete with other tablets in the similar range? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Dell Venue 8 Review”
Lenovo acquires more than 3800 patents for 3G and LTE from NEC
Lenovo has announced that it has acquired a huge patent portfolio from NEC Corporation. You might have seen the NEC Medias W Android Phone with dual screens. NEC Corporation is mainly popular for providing information technology services and products in Japan. This patent portfolio has over 3,800 patent across several countries that includes patents for 3G and LTE technologies and other technologies used in several smartphones, said the company. Continue reading “Lenovo acquires more than 3800 patents for 3G and LTE from NEC”
Google Glass with a Titanium thin Frame – Unboxing and Demo
Ever since we heard about Google Glass getting less geeky with new frames that could support prescription lenses, we wanted to try one. We promptly ordered one once Google started taking those elusive orders, and what we have here now with us, is a Titanium thin frame, in Charcoal colour that will stop making us look like Glassholes. Yes, it is just a frame with plain lenses that lets you attach your old Google Glass to it, but it suddenly makes it way less intimidating than before. Essentially, you will stop looking like a cyborg with an extra eye and the frame will now hide the glass apparatus somewhat, making it a better blend than before. We had shot a video to show how one fixes the new frame onto the Glass, watch –
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Check out our previous Google Glass Unboxing video
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom complete specifications leaked
Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom rumors started earlier this month and an alleged image of the S5 zoom appeared earlier today. Sammobile has posted the complete specifications of the smartphone that reveals that the S5 Zoom would have a 20.2-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 4.4-44mm lens with 10x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Xenon Flash.
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Google adds new “People” section in Play Store, shows you what others are downloading
Google has just added another feature to its Play Store. This time, it doesn’t have anything to do with the apps or the way your apps update. But, it brings a little social interest to your Play Store. You now get a “People” tab in the side navigation bar and when you choose it, you get a list of what other people are downloading.
Sony Xperia E1 Dual Photo Gallery and Hardware Walkthrough
The Sony Xperia E1 Dual is the Japanese company’s improvisation of its long time low end play. The Xperia Tipo Dual and the earlier Xperia E used to occupy this segment, and keeping up with the times, the E1 dual will now occupy the place of a low end smartphone from Sony. Armed with a dedicated Walkman button and audio enhancements with XLoud and ClearPhase, the E1 dual aims to satisfy the young hip smartphone buyer who listens to a lot of music. Something tells us this is familiar territory for the company. With a plastic body and design elements that Sony has only recently pushed forward, we give you a tour of the phone in photos.
Check out our Sony Xperia E1 Dual Unboxing
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Google makes In-App Content search global and introduces support for new apps
Google had earlier announced that it will soon be allowing users to search for content within applications. For example, if you search for a movie, then you will be prompted for a search result that will open inside the IMDB app if you have it installed. This feature was announced by Google sometime back and has been in use for a limited geographic area. Now, Google has expanded the availability of this in app search to global users.
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