Tablets are becoming increasingly similar to one another and it’s becoming hard to stand out from the crowd. However the Acer Predator 8, which is a gaming tablet announced during Computex in Taiwan earlier this year should have no such problem. The tablet seems to have a design that is inspired by the Alienware series of laptops and computers from Dell.
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Samsung isn’t a new name when it comes to tablets and that also includes larger tablets that are bigger than some notebooks and laptops such as the Note Pro 12.2 and Tab Pro 12.2. But this new rumored device would make it a first even for Samsung as the source states that the company is working on a tablet powered by Android that has an 18.4″ display.
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ZUK, Lenovo-backed startup introduced ZUK Z1 smartphone in China last week. It recently said that the international variant of the smartphone will run on the latest Cyanogen OS 12.1 based on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) compared to the Chinese version that runs on ZUI based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Today, ZUK has revealed that the smartphone will be available internationally starting September. Continue reading “ZUK Z1 international version with Cyanogen OS 12.1 coming in September”
The original Micromax Canvas Xpress was announced in December 2014 at a price of Rs 6,999. The successor, the Canvas Xpress 2 was announced late last month at a price of Rs 5,999. Don’t be fooled by the pricing as the Xpress 2 seems to pack in a lot more than the original despite being Rs 1,000 cheaper than the former. However, mere specifications and a cheaper price tag alone doesn’t mean a phone is better than its predecessor or that it is a good buy at the time. We need to see how well it fares in real life and for that we need to dive into the review. So let’s go ahead and take a look at the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 and see what are its strong suits and what are the chinks in its armour.
OnePlus has released the Oxygen OS v2.0.1 OTA update for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. This includes several improvements and fixes, including patches for Stagefright security exploit, battery performance improvements, SIM card import/export fixes and more. When we tested using Zimperium’s Stagefright Detector app it said the device is not vulnerable even before the update. It’s the same even after the update. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.1 OTA update, includes battery life improvements, Stagefright security patches and more”
Yahoo has updated its Weather apps for Android, iPhone and iPad that adds new near-term weather alerts around the world. The updated Yahoo Weather app for Android (v1.4.5) and iOS (v1.8) will alert you 15 minutes before a heavy downpour or snow is expected, so you can be prepared in advance. Continue reading “Yahoo Weather for Android and iOS will now alert you 15 minutes before rain or snow”
Microsoft has updated Bing app for Android that allows users to access its search and data information inside other apps. The company has taken a cue from Google Now on Tap feature for the latest update.
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iBall Cobalt 6 and Andi 4F ARC3 smartphones are now available from retail stores, according to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom. The Cobalt 6 that surfaced on the official website last month packs a 6-inch 1080p screen, is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor, has 2GB RAM, 16-megapixel rear camera (compared to 13-megapixel on the official site) with dual LED flash and a 8-megapixel camera. The Andi 4F ARC3 has a 4-inch WVGA display, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.
Earlier in May, we reported that the LG G Watch R will be receiving Wi-Fi support sometime during Q3 2015. Rightly so, LG has just announced added support for Wi-Fi for the smartwatch now with a new firmware update.
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Foursqaure has rolled out a new feature dubbed as leaderboards to Swarm app on Android and iOS. The latest update bumps the mobile apps to version 3.0.
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Samsung announced Galaxy S6 edge+ last week and launched it in India this week for Rs 57,900. We have already taken a look at the hands on and first impressions of the phone and now let’s take a look at the phone in detail in this photo gallery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ Silver Titanium Photo Gallery”
Google has updated Android Wear with support for interactive watch faces that makes it easier for users to stay connected all the time. These watch faces lets you change its design, reveal more information, or even launch a specific app with just a tap.
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Karbonn has launched Aura 9, the company’s latest smartphone with a 4000mAh battery. It has a 5-inch FWVGA IPS display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity, similar to other Karbonn smartphones. Continue reading “Karbonn Aura 9 with 5-inch display, 4000mAh battery launched for Rs. 6390”
Micromax has launched Canvas Tab P680, the company’s latest tablet with 3G connectivity via dual SIM card slots and voice calling capabilities. It has a 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) WXDA IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Tab P680 with 8-inch display, Android 5.0 and voice calling launched for Rs. 9499”
We hope that by now you have seen the list of Ten New Features on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Today, we have compiled a list of 5 features that was introduced on Android Marshmallow but was already available on iOS devices prior to that.
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