Google seems to be spending a lot of time and resources in adding features and functionality to its suite of applications that come with an Android smartphone. Rumors are floating around that Google is planning a complete visual overhaul of its Gmail application and Google Calendar application. In the meantime, Google has updated its mobile browser – Chrome for Beta with some much needed features.
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Spice has launched Stellar Glide Mi-438, the latest smartphone in the Stellar series. It has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) touch screen display based on One Glass Solution (OGS) technology, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Spice Stellar Glide Mi-438 with 4-inch OGS display launched for Rs. 5199”
Chaifire is a popular XDA forums developer and is known for his rooted applications like Chainfire 3D and CF.lumen. CF.lumen allows you to control the color tone of your display for smartphones and if you have used f.lux for your PC or laptop, then you might be well aware of what it does. CF.lumen is similar to f.lux, but it is available for Android devices and comes with more settings and options.
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iBall has launched Andi 4.5P Glitter, the latest smartphone in the Andi series. It has a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) FWVGA touch screen IPS display, 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 LED flash and a front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and has dual SIM support, auto call recording and flip to mute features. Continue reading “iBall Andi 4.5P Glitter with 4.5-inch display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 7399”
Google is rumored to be testing new versions of GMail and Google Calendar app for Android. According to rumors, they point towards a big visual overhaul of the user interface and user experience. Google Calendar is reportedly getting a makeover making it look more like iOS calendar.
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Nikon has announced COOLPIX S810c, the company’s latest compact camera running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The COOLPIX S810c has a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, built-in Xenon flash, 12x optical zoom, f/3.3 – f/6.3 aperture, 3.7 inch 1229k-dot widescreen, TFT LCD display and is powered by a Cortex-A9 processor. It introduced COOLPIX S800c running Android 2.3 and a 3.5-inch OLED display back in 2012. Continue reading “Nikon COOLPIX S810c 16MP camera running Android 4.2 announced”
Lava has launched Lava Iris 406Q the latest smartphone in the Iris series. It went on pre-order online yesterday and has a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) that is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.It has 3G connectivity and has dual SIM support with dual standby. Continue reading “Lava Iris 406Q with quad-core Snapdragon processor, Android 4.3 launched for Rs. 7499”
Along with the Mailbox app for Android, Dropbox also launched their first Gallery app Carousel for Android and iPhone. This app combines photos and videos in your Dropbox with the photos on your phone, and also automatically backs up new ones as you take them. Even though Dropbox for Android and iOS have auto upload, this would also let you sort your media easily. Continue reading “Dropbox releases Carousel gallery app for Android and iPhone”
Celkon has launched Campus A125, the company’s latest smartphone in the Campus series. It has a 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) touch screen IPS display, powered by a 1.3 Ghz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Celkon Campus A125 with 4.5-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 6299”
Gionee Elife E7 mini was launched in India back in December last year along with the Elife E7. It was expected to go on sale in January 2014, but it didn’t happen. The smartphone is now on sale in India from online retailer Infibeam and Snapdeal. The Elife E7 mini has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Amigo UI 2.0. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E7 mini now available online in India for Rs. 18699”
Telltale Games, the developers of the official Walking Dead game has finally released the Season One of The Walking Dead game for Android. It was released for iOS devices back in July 2012, so it took more than 20 months for the company to bring it to Android. The Walking Dead Season 2 was released for iOS in December. The main problem might be compatibility with all the Android devices. It has also mentioned the minimum and recommended hardware requirements. Continue reading “The Walking Dead: Season One game finally arrives for Android”
Lava Iris 406Q appeared on the official website recently along with a range of Iris smartphones. Specifications of the Lava Iris 450 COLOUR were detailed on the official website earlier this week. Now the Iris 406Q has been listed on Flipkart that reveals the complete specifications of the smartphone. It would come with a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) that is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Lava Iris 406Q with quad-core processor, Android 4.3 listed online”
Pocket is one of the first apps that I install on a new smartphone and it has been one of the very few apps that I have used since I started using smartphones. Pocket initially started out as “Read It Later” and as the name suggests, it allows you to save the content you want to read in a single place.
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Lava launched the Iris Pro 20, the latest smartphone in the Iris Pro series yesterday. Lava Iris 450 COLOUR surfaced recently without any specifications. Now the complete specifications of the smartphone has appeared on the website. It comes with a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava Iris 450 COLOUR detailed specifications revealed on official website”
Twitter has acquired Cover, creators of Android lockscreen app Cover Lock Screen. The app was launched back in October last year and still remains in beta. It lets you set number of lockscreens for different context such as home, in the car, at work, and when you’re out that changes depending on time or location. The company has added a lot of features since it launch. It recently updated the app with boost and drop apps by long-pressing on individual app icons and improvements. Continue reading “Twitter acquires Android Lockscreen app maker Cover”
