IRCTC has finally launched the official app for Android called IRCTC Connect. Last year IRCTC app was launched for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 devices developed in partnership with Microsoft and it was launched by BlackBerry for BlackBerry 10 smartphones back in August. Similar to the app in other platforms, it lets you book tickets, make PNR enquiries, check booking and cancellation histories and more. Continue reading “Official IRCTC app released for Android”
In the current technology landscape, wearables are touted as the next big thing. It succeeds the smartphone, in one way or the other, so a lot of companies that bet on the smartphone are betting on the smartwatch too. This includes Apple, who unveiled their idea of a Smartwatch, with a focus on making tech fashionable, rather than just utility-focused. The utility is achieved with software, and that’s where platforms come in to play. Just like Smartphones, there is already a battle of ecosystems brewing, in which Google is obviously a major player. As we had explained in our Pebble review, Smartwatches are basically companion devices to our Smartphones and it actually makes sense if both of them are tied together with highly coherent software. So naturally, a Google-blessed platform will work great with Android. Enter Android Wear.
Microsoft has launched a keyboard for Android Wear that lets you draw letters on smartwatches. Dubbed as ‘Analog’ keyboard, Microsoft has released the prototype of the keyboard that can be downloaded on company’s website.
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Xolo launched its latest Android smartphone Q2100 earlier this month. We have already seen the unboxing of the smartphone now lets take a look at hardware of the phone in this photo gallery post. Continue reading “Xolo Q2100 Photo Gallery”
iBall Andi 4U Frisbee and Andi5 stallion, two new smartphones in the Andi series are now available on eBay. The Andi 4U Frisbee has a 4-inch WVGA screen with Gorilla glass protection and the Andi5 stallion has a 5-inch FWVGA screen. Both these smartphones are powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processors, run on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and feature 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera. Continue reading “iBall Andi 4U Frisbee and Andi5 stallion running Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 5799 and Rs. 6999”
Xolo Opus HD, the latest smartphone in the Opus series has been listed on the official website. It has a 5-inch HD OGS display, powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom (BCM23550) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Xolo Q1000 Opus 2 that was launched earlier this year. Continue reading “Xolo Opus HD with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 announced for Rs. 9499”
iBall has launched Slide 3G 6095-D20, the company’s latest budget tablet. It has a 6.95 inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, 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. It has dual SIM support, 3G connectivity and voice calling capabilities. It is 8.9mm thick and has leather-like textured back cover.
Glympse, a popular time limited sharing app has introduced a new app dubbed as Glympse Express. Available exclusively for Android, the app allows users to share their location with any contact, app or service instantly.
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HTC unveiled the Desire EYE at the Double Exposure event in New York earlier this week, but it did not announce the One M8 EYE that was leaked recently. Now the smartphone has gone official in China on the official website. Specifications of the smartphone are similar to the HTC One M8, but this has a 13-megapixel rear camera instead of the Ultrapixel camera, similar to the Butterfly 2. It has the same 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the One M8. Continue reading “HTC One M8 EYE with 13MP rear camera goes official in China”
Following several rumors and leaks, the Nexus 6 is expected to be announced this month, according to a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. The next flagship phone from Google that is codenamed as ‘Shamu’ will have a large 5.9 inch screen.
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Motorola has updated its camera app with support for Android Wear devices. The update brings remote shutter control to Android Wear smartwatches.
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Lenovo has introduced new Yoga Tablet 2 models, an upgrade from last year’s Yoga Tablet 8 and Yoga Tablet 10. These come in 8-inch and 10-inch variants with Full HD (1920×1200) IPS displays and Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1 options. These are powered by a powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 Processor (up to 1.86 GHz), have unique convertible design and a new Hang mode. The 10-inch models have Clamshell Bluetooth Keyboard Dock and optional Bluetooth AccuType keyboard cover. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with 8 and 10 inch full HD displays, Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1 options announced”
Lenovo has announced the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, the company’s latest Android tablet in Yoga series. It has a 13.3-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) WQHD IPS Display, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 Processor (up to 1.86 GHz) and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a new design compared to last year’s Yoga tablet. It has a battery cylinder and includes four modes – Hold, Stand, Tilt or Hang. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro with 13.3-inch WQHD display, Android 4.4, integrated projector announced”
SwitKey has finally released a new beta version of the Android app after a long time, after they have made it free. The first v5.1 Beta version adds 13 new Indian languages including, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Nepali and Sinhala (Indo-Aryan language family). SwitKey already supports Hindi and Hinglish. Continue reading “SwiftKey 5.1 Beta for Android adds 13 new Indian languages”
HTC joined the selfie focused smartphone clan by launching Desire EYE yesterday at the much touted Double Exposure event. The phone sports a 5.2 inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection. We have already seen the photo gallery of the phone and now lets take a hands on look at the device. Continue reading “HTC Desire EYE Hands On”
