Earlier you could only pair your Android device with the Microsoft Band, but there was no Cortana support. Continue reading “Cortana support for Microsoft Band now on Android devices too”
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Google shows off how Android apps run on Chromebooks in this video
Google confirmed last month that Android apps are coming to Chrome OS. Now Google has released a video of a developer presentation that shows how the Play Store and Android apps will run on Chromebooks.
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iBall Slide Bio-Mate with 8-inch HD display, fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 7999
iBall has launched Slide Bio-Mate, the company’s latest tablet in the Slide series with a fingerprint sensor that lets you save up to 5 fingerprints. It has a 8-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) display, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 3G connectivity, dual SIM support and voice calling capabilities. Continue reading “iBall Slide Bio-Mate with 8-inch HD display, fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 7999”
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE announced
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro smartphone has finally gone official in China, few days after it got ceritifed by TENAA. It has a 5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, is powered by a quad-core processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 8-megapixel rear camear with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 4G LTE connecivity. The back cover has metal-like finish even though it is made of polycarbonate material. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE announced”
OnePlus 2 OxygenOS 3.0.2 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update starts rolling out
OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 3.0.2 update based on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) for the OnePlus 2 smartphone, after the beta release in March. The update brings enhanced doze mode, new OnePlus camera UI, performance improvements, fingerprint performance improvement and several new features. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 OxygenOS 3.0.2 Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update starts rolling out”
Synaptics introduces after-market Fingerprint Authentication via Plug and Play USB modules
In the recent past, fingerprint security has sort of become mainstream on electronic devices especially smartphones. Notebooks and laptops too have started receiving fingerprint sensors embedded into them but what about people who own devices that came without said feature? Synaptics has the right solution for you.
Huawei working on Google “Nexus again this year” ?
So far we only heard about HTC making two new Nexus smartphones for 2016, but it seems that Huawei is in the race too. Continue reading “Huawei working on Google “Nexus again this year” ?”
OnePlus 3 flash sale scheduled before official launch, can buy 1000 units on June 6 in China
While it’s already official that OnePlus will launch the flagship OnePlus 3 on June 14 internationally, the company is putting up 1000 units of the yet-to-launch device for flash sale in China on June 6th. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 flash sale scheduled before official launch, can buy 1000 units on June 6 in China”
Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai
Google has no plans whatsoever to make its own Nexus phone, which is that the company still want other OEMs to make Nexus devices for them and Google would “thoughtfully add more features on top of Android” for Nexus. Continue reading “Google won’t make its own Nexus phone, but will be “more opinionated” about design to OEMs: Pichai”
Reliance Lyf Flame 6 with 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 3999
Reliance Retail has launched Lyf Flame 6, the company’s latest 4G smartphone with VoLTE, after launching the Lyf Flame 3 and Lyf Flame 4 smartphones. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), similar to the Lyf Flame 3 and Lyf Flame 4, but this has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support, similar to most other Lyf smartphones. Continue reading “Reliance Lyf Flame 6 with 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 3999”
Google Maps beta now on Google Play, v9.27 adds 2 new notification settings and more
Google Maps beta app is now available through the Google Play. You can sign up to be a beta testers for the unreleased version of the Maps app. Continue reading “Google Maps beta now on Google Play, v9.27 adds 2 new notification settings and more”
VLC 2.0 for Android brings local network browsing, better playback and more
After a recent VLC 2.0 beta release, VideoLAN has started rolling out stable version of the update for the Android users. This finally adds network browsing so that you can browse content from local network such as NAS or a shared directory on your PC. The update also brings option to toggle any device to the Android TV UI for VLC, new history option in the sidebar and faster to decode and playback all video types. Continue reading “VLC 2.0 for Android brings local network browsing, better playback and more”
Alcatel X1 with 5-inch AMOLED display, 4G LTE now available in India for Rs. 15999
Alcatel has silently introduced the X1 smartphone in India. It has a 5-inch HD AMOLED screen with Dragontail Glass protection and has Gorilla Glass protection on the back. It is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 SoC, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also has LED flash. It has dual SIM support and 4G LTE connectivity.
Swipe Elite Plus with 5-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 6999
Swipe Technologies has launched Elite Plus, the company’s latest 4G smartphone in the Elite series. It has a 5-inch 1080p display from Sharp with 78% screen-to-body ratio and Dragontrail glass protection. It is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 SoC, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Freedom OS. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Swipe Elite Plus with 5-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 6999”
Google My Account gets a makeover, will now help you find your lost phone
Google has revamped its My Account service that was launched last year. The service which allow users to control the settings related to their privacy and data, will now include a feature that helps users find their lost or stolen phone.
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