SwiftKey has released a new version 6.0 update for its Beta version that brings a lot of new features. New Double-Word Prediction feature will now predict the next two words you’re likely to type at the same time. It just shows two words in your usual prediction bar, instead on one and will offer 2x better input performance, says the company. Continue reading “SwiftKey 6.0 Beta for Android brings double-word prediction, new emoji panel and more”
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Xolo BLACK 1X launching on October 28
Xolo has sent out invite for the launch its new BLACK series smartphone that will called the BLACK 1X. The invite doesn’t reveal any details about the new BLACK series smartphone. The company will unveil the smartphone on Twitter (@MyXOLO) on October 28th from 12PM to 1PM, similar to what it did for the Omega series smartphones back in December last year. Continue reading “Xolo BLACK 1X launching on October 28”
Facebook iOS app updated to fix battery drain issue
iPhone users were facing battery drain issues due to Facebook’s iOS app. Ari Grant, Engineer Manager at Facebook has admitted to the issue and released an update to fix it.
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Exclusive: Oppo to announce Neo 7 on October 28
Oppo will be announcing their newest smartphone, the Neo 7 on October 28. The device will be the successor of the mirror-backed Neo 5 and will first launch in the Indian market. However, we have learnt that the device will be offered in 17 other oversea markets.
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OPPO announces AOSP ROMs for their devices
As we’ve said in the past, one of the main issues with OPPO is their software or rather the slow rate at which they release updates for their smartphones. Most OPPO smartphones run on older versions of Android and with ColorOS on top. While some users may be fine with the ColorOS UI, not many are fine with being stuck on an older Android version. Thus, OPPO’s announcement for AOSP (Android Open Source Project) ROMs for their devices will come as a big joy to many users and prospective buyers alike.
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Samsung Galaxy Note5 receives software update – Brings battery improvements, call stability and more
A new update has started rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Note5. The update brings in battery life improvements, call stability and more.
Instagram launches Boomerang app that makes GIF-Like looping videos
Instagram has introduced a standalone app called Boomerang that creates GIF-Like looping videos. Available on Android and iOS, the app combines photos into one-second videos that play forward and backward in a loop.
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BlackBerry Priv official listings surface, reveals detailed specs, price and release date
BlackBerry Priv was confirmed by CEO John Chen last month. BlackBerry officially confirmed some of the specifications of the smartphone, and even posted a demo video showing the keyboard in action. BlackBerry Priv (STV100-1) surfaced on the official BlackBerry Shop in the US and Canada few hours back, revealing the complete specifications of the smartphone, before it was pulled. A user in CrackBerry forum (Via) has listed the specifications and also posted screenshots of the page. Continue reading “BlackBerry Priv official listings surface, reveals detailed specs, price and release date”
ZAGG Pocket Review – Foldable bluetooth keyboard
ZAGG Pocket is a foldable bluetooth keyboard for your smartphone or tablet. Its primary purpose is to increase productivity on the go. In this review, we will be taking a look at how well it performs as a keyboard and whether or not it actually does improve your productivity during travel.
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DOOGEE T6 announced – Packs a massive 6250 mAH battery
DOOGEE has announced their latest smartphone called the T6. The smartphone packs one of the largest batteries that we have seen so far – a 6250mAH unit.
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Microsoft Garage rolls out quick note taking app Parchi for Android
Microsoft Garage has launched a new note taking app for Android. Dubbed as Parchi, it is said to be a quick and light-weight note taking app.
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Next gen Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 Imported into India for testing
A new import listing reveals that the successors of the Samsung Galaxy A3 and the A5 have been imported into India for testing purposes.
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Microsoft Lumia Saana render shows up – Could be the Lumia 650
Microsoft had announced the new high end Windows 10 handsets, the Lumia 950/950 XL as well as the low end Lumia 550. However, they are hard at work on a mid-ranger device powered by Windows 10 as well and the device is codenamed Saana. The phone in the above render could possibly be the upcoming Lumia 650.
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ZTE launches new Axon and 64GB Axon Pro smartphones in the US for $330 and $450
ZTE introduced Axon Pro, the company’s flagship smartphone with a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 810 and 4GB of RAM for the U.S. market back in July. Now it has launched a cheaper Axon smartphone with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen, Snapdragon 801 SoC and 2GB of RAM. Most of the specifications of the Axon are different from the Chinese variant . In addition to the Axon, the company has also introduced 64GB version of the Axon Pro. Continue reading “ZTE launches new Axon and 64GB Axon Pro smartphones in the US for $330 and $450”
Xiaomi MIUI 7 global stable ROM and OTA update to roll out starting from October 27
Xiaomi introduced MIUI 7 back in August at the Redmi Note 2 launch event back in August. It released global beta ROMs and over-the-air (OTA) updates for smartphones running on developer version at the end of August, as it promised at the launch event. Today it has announced that MIUI 7 global stable version will roll out from October 27, 2015. It will also be released for the Chinese version of the smartphones from the same date. Continue reading “Xiaomi MIUI 7 global stable ROM and OTA update to roll out starting from October 27”