Google+ has been updated to version 4.0.1 that brings notification sync that syncs you read and unread notifications across mobile and desktop. This update also bring option to delete photos, new slide-out menu design similar to other Google apps and lots more new features. Continue reading “Google+ for Android updated with Notification sync, new slide-out menu and more”
We were at the AMD India Techno Graffiti event last night, and during the Q&A session we asked the all important question of AMD’s future in mobile. The answer first was in the context of mobile being laptops and tablets and how AMD are going for the hybrid nascent segment of low powered computing devices unlike the cheaper small-screened consumption devices. But when asked if Android powered devices are a possibility with AMD chip powering them, the answer was yes. AMD India’s head told us that AMD is working on bringing Android powered devices to its portfolio but couldn’t say when.
Huawei Ascend Mate, the company’s latest flagship smartphone is now available in India from online retailer Infibeam. It was spotted on Flipkart along with a price tag earlier this week, but the page was removed later. It packs a 6.1-inch 720p display, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Hi-Silicon K3V2 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Huawei’s EmotionUI 1.5 on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, full HD video recording and a 1-megapixel HD front-facing camera. It is 9.9 mm thick and weighs 198 grams. Continue reading “Huawei Ascend Mate now available in India for Rs. 28900”
Google has updated the official Blogger app to version 2.0.41 that brings support for Android tablets finally. The Blogger Android app was released back in February 2011. The app had seen several changes since the launch, but it took more than 2 years for Google to bring the tablet support. This update also brings improved compose screen with WYSIWYG editor for existing posts that was introduced for the iOS app in version 2.1.7.1. Blogger for iOS got iPad support back in November last year. Continue reading “Blogger app for Android updated, brings Tablet support finally”
Google has released Cloud Print app for Android. This lets you send a picture or a document from your Android device to a cloud print-connected printer. You can also track the status of your print jobs from the app easily. Google Chrome for iPhone and iPad were updated recently with Cloud Print features. Google Print is already available for Chrome for Android, Google Drive for Android, Gmail Mobile app.
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Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo (GT-S5312) is now available in India from online retailers Flipkart and Snapdeal. It was announced back in April along with the Galaxy Star and was spotted on the official Samsung India website last month. The Galaxy Star was officially launched in India last month. It has a 3-inch (320 x 240 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 850 MHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and comes with Dual SIM support with Dual SIM Always ON that lets you receive calls on one SIM even when you are using the other one. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo now available in India for Rs. 6990”
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S4 zoom, the company’s flagship camera phone. It has a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor with 10x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) and Xenon Flash. It has a 4.3 inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor (Chip varies based on the market) and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Unlike the Galaxy Camera, you can make calls with this since it has an ear piece. It also comes with LTE support in select markets. This has a Zoom Ring that lets you zoom and offers new features such as In-Call Photo sharing via MMS to the caller with just a twist. It also lets you activate the Quick Launch and Shortcut features. The dials from the Galaxy Camera have been replaced by digital controls. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom with 16MP camera, 10x Optical Zoom, Android 4.2 announced”
Lemon Mobiles has launched the A4, the company’s latest Android smartphone with a 1080p display. The phone comes under the Aspirational series. It appeared on the official website earlier this month as Aspire Full HD. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13.1-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.
We already reported that the Huawei Ascend Mate would launch in India priced under Rs. 30,000. The phone has now been priced in India at Rs. 28,900 on online retail website Flipkart. The Ascend Mate has a 6.1-inch 720p display, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Hi-Silicon K3V2 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Huawei’s EmotionUI 1.5 on top. It is 9.9 mm thick and weighs 198 grams. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1-megapixel HD front-facing camera. Continue reading “Huawei Ascend Mate gets priced in India at Rs. 28900”
Samsung released the first software update for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) last month that brought stability improvements. Now a new update (I9500DDUBMEA)is rolling out for the Galaxy S4 users in India. This update brings new features such as option to move apps to the SD card, Semi-transparent status bar, new Smart Pause toggle in the notification, New camera firmware and lots more. The update rolled out for the Snapdragon version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in Germany last week. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a new software update in India, brings new features”
Sony Xperia ZR durable phone that was announced last month is now on pre-order from online retailers Flipkart and Infibeam. It has a 4.55-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) Reality display with mobile Bravia Engine 2 and is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm APQ 8064 processor with Adreno 320 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has IP55 and IP58 ratings for dust and water resistance. It packs a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, Exmor RS sensor for HDR images and offers underwater image and video capture since it is water resistant up to 1.50 meters for up to 30 minutes.
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Intex has launched the Aqua I-5, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in the Aqua range. It has a 5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5 layer lenses, BSI Sensor and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with one normal SIM slot and a micro SIM slot. It has Flip to mute, Voice screen unlock and FM radio. Continue reading “Intex Aqua I-5 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 11690”
Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Ace 3, the company’s latest Android smartphone in the Galaxy series. It is the successor of the Galaxy Ace 2 that was unveiled last year. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The device would also come with LTE support in select markets that would have a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal memory and 1800 mAh battery. The 3G variant would also come with dual SIM support in select markets. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 with 4-inch display, dual-core processor, Android 4.2 announced”
Fruit Ninja for Android has been updated to version 1.8.6 that brings lot of new features including local multiplayer support for tablets (7-inch and above), 8 new blades, 7 new backgrounds, new power-ups and pomegranate fruit. Get deals from the new travelling merchant Gutsu and Truffles. Some of these features are already available for the iPhone and iPad.
Oppo, a little known brand in the world of smartphones is actually an up and coming player in the consumer electronics world, based in China. Started very recently in 2004, the company has dabbled with Blu Ray players, LCD TVs and various other consumer electronics products and had taken up to smartphones with the launch of the Oppo Finder last year, once the world’s thinnest smartphone and now, the Oppo Find 5. The Oppo Find 5 is, by all means, a flagship product. With great design, build and hardware specifications backing the device, Oppo has the audacity to make it one of the best Android hardware on the planet, but has it? Lets find out.
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