Lenovo Vibe K5 Note OTA update adds VoLTE support for Reliance Jio

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Lenovo launched the Vibe K5 Note smartphone in the ‘Vibe K’ series in India back in August starting Rs. 11,999. At the launch the smartphone did not support 4G VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) at the launch for making calls on Reliance Jio network. Last week it finally rolled out a new software update that adds the support in India. Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe K5 Note OTA update adds VoLTE support for Reliance Jio”

Android 7.1 Developer Preview with App shortcuts, Image keyboard and more to roll out this month

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Google showed preview of Android 7.1 (Nougat), the next incremental Android update at the Pixel launch event last week. Today it has announced that it will release open developer preview of Android 7.1 for select Nexus devices later this month. This brings new features for consumers and developers, including better Daydream VR support and A/B system updates such as app shortcuts and image keyboard support.  It also brings optimizations and bug fixes as wells as new APIs (API level 25). Continue reading “Android 7.1 Developer Preview with App shortcuts, Image keyboard and more to roll out this month”

Honor’s secret weapon – The “Make in India” initiative

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We’ve already talked about Honor and their success story in India as well as around the globe. Now, it’s time to talk about Honor’s secret weapon that will ensure that their success reaches another level especially within India.

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Google will no longer pre-install Hangouts on Android device, promoting new Google Duo: Report

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Google will reportedly replace Hangouts with Duo in its stock mobile app suite and is encouraging their partners to do the same. Continue reading “Google will no longer pre-install Hangouts on Android device, promoting new Google Duo: Report”

Weekly Roundup: Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus India launch, new Moto Z price and more

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This week Google finally unveiled its flagship Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones at its Keynote event in San Francisco. Also, the company alongside announced next upgrade of the Chromecast, Google-branded WiFi router, Daydream VR headset and the Google Home speaker. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus India launch, new Moto Z price and more”

LYF Flame 7S and Wind 4S with 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 3499 and Rs. 7699

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Reliance Retail has launched Flame 7S and Wind 4S, two new smartphones with 4G VoLTE (Voice over LTE) support. The Flame 7S is an entry-level smartphone with a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM, while the Wind 4S is a budget phone with a 5-inch HD screen, Snapdragon 210 processor and 2GB of RAM. Both these run on old Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and come with dual SIM support. Continue reading “LYF Flame 7S and Wind 4S with 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 3499 and Rs. 7699”

Prisma for Android gets offline support, iOS app gets 15 seconds video support

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Prisma, the viral photo editing app is now adding offline editing support for its Android app which will now let you edit photos even when you are offline.

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Google Play Music now curates workout playlists for Runtastic’s Android app

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Runtastic Running & Fitness Android app users can now access a wide array of workout playlists to suit any mood or activity curated by Google Play Music. Continue reading “Google Play Music now curates workout playlists for Runtastic’s Android app”

Ulefone Tiger with 5.5-inch display, fingerprint sensor, 4200mAh battery, 4G LTE announced

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Ulefone has announced Tiger, it’s latest mid-range smartphone with a 4200mAh battery that promises up to 2 days of battery life with normal use. It also has non-flammable heat-isolating material for protection. It has a unibody metal design and also has a fingerprint sensor on the back. Check out the complete specifications below. Continue reading “Ulefone Tiger with 5.5-inch display, fingerprint sensor, 4200mAh battery, 4G LTE announced”

Shazam Lite for Android uses less data and is optimized for 2G networks

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Shazam has launched Shazam Lite for Android which is optimized for 2G networks and areas with low internet connections. It weighs less than 1MB in size and utilizes less data. Continue reading “Shazam Lite for Android uses less data and is optimized for 2G networks”

Fossil Q Marshal, Q Wander Android Wear smartwatches launched in India starting at Rs. 21995

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Fossil Group has made its foray into India’s wearable segment range of connected wearable device including Q series of Android Wear smartwatches, Michael Kors Connected, Skagen Connected, Chaps, Emporio Armani and Misfit. Continue reading “Fossil Q Marshal, Q Wander Android Wear smartwatches launched in India starting at Rs. 21995”

Vivo Y55L Photo Gallery

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Vivo has launched its latest smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India dubbed the Vivo Y55L. The handset is priced at Rs. 11,980 for the offline market and will be made across all retail outlets in the country starting October 15th. Continue reading “Vivo Y55L Photo Gallery”

Vivo Y55L Hands On Impressions: An Offline Retail Champion?

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Vivo today launched its new Y series smartphone in India dubbed the Vivo Y55L. It is an upgraded version of Y51L, that was launched earlier this year in January. The 4G VoLTE Y55L smartphone is priced Rs. 1,000 lesser than the Y51L, which is Rs. 11,980. We went hands on with the device, and here are our first impressions of it. Continue reading “Vivo Y55L Hands On Impressions: An Offline Retail Champion?”

Google Pixel XL Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Google finally announced Pixel XL smartphone at an event in the US yesterday. We were live at the event and have got our hands on the Pixel XL smartphone. So let’s take a detailed look at the hardware and specifications of the phone.

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