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Google releases Android 5.0.1 factory images, pushes AOSP builds

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Almost three weeks after releasing the OTA updates and pushing Android 5.0 (Lollipop) factory images, Google has released factory images for Android 5.0.1 for the Nexus 9, Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 (2013) and also pushed the same to AOSP. There is no official changelog for this minor update, but according to a commenter over at the Android Police, this update is to fix a bug that could cause stray input on the lock screen to erase everything on the device. Continue reading “Google releases Android 5.0.1 factory images, pushes AOSP builds”

Freecharge introduces voice command recharge option on Windows Phone

Freecharge has launched “speak to recharge” feature on its Windows Mobile App. The online recharge and couponing service is adding the ability for users to recharge their mobile phones, DTH connections with a voice command.

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YotaPhone 2 launched in Russia, to go on sale in Europe this week

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Yota Devices announced the YotaPhone 2 back in February at the MWC. Last month the company announced that the smartphone would be launched at an event in London on December 3rd. It launched the smartphone at an event in Russia today and it is priced at 32,990 Rubles (US$605 / 490 Euros approx). It is available for purchase from the official online store in Russia. At the event the company’s CEO confirmed to Sputnik that it will go on sale in Europe this week. It will roll out in 20 European countries this year and will go on sale in China and the rest of Asia-Pacific early 2015 with Canada and Latin America later. This first YotaPhone was launched for 499 Euros, so it is likely to be at a similar price in Europe. Continue reading “YotaPhone 2 launched in Russia, to go on sale in Europe this week”

Twitter adds more photo filters to Android and iOS apps

Twitter is taking a cue from Instagram and adding new filters to enhance photo sharing experience. The micro blogging site is bringing new photo filters to Android and iOS apps

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Vivo X5 Max with 4.75mm thin body to be announced on December 10

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Vivo is all set to unveil the Vivo X5 Max smartphone at an event in China on December 10th. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 4.75mm slim body, thinner than the 4.85mm Oppo R5, which is currently the world’s slimmest smartphone. The smartphone got certified on TENAA last month. It measures 153.9 × 78 × 4.75mm and weighs 146 grams. Continue reading “Vivo X5 Max with 4.75mm thin body to be announced on December 10”

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime launching in India soon for Rs. 9599

Samsung Core Prime

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime (SM-G360H/DS) was briefly listed on Flipkart back in October. Now the smarpthone is available for purchase from retail stores for Rs. 9,599, according to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom, It has a 4.5-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (Kitkat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has support for 14 Indian languages. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Core Prime launching in India soon for Rs. 9599”

Obi Boa S503 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 7580

Obi Boa S503

Obi Boa S503, the company’s latest smartphone is now available from eBay. It has a 5-inch HD screen, powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity similar to most other Obi smartphones.  Continue reading “Obi Boa S503 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 7580”

Sony Xperia Z Ultra GPE receives Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Sony is rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition (GPE) devices. This makes the Xperia Z Ultra GPe one of the first Google Play edition devices to officially receive Lollipop.

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Celkon Win 400 Unboxing

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Celkon launched the Win 400, the company’s first Windows Phone smartphone yesterday at a price tag of Rs. 4,979. We already brought you the hands-on impressions and the photo gallery of the budget Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone from the launch event. Here we have the unboxing of the Win 400. Continue reading “Celkon Win 400 Unboxing”

Karbonn Titanium S25 Klick with 5-inch HD display, 13MP camera now available for Rs. 7650

Karbonn Titanium S25 Klick

Karbonn Titanium S25 Klick, the company’s latest smartphone in the Titanium S series is now available from Indiatimes Shopping. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on one-glass-solution, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Karbonn Titanium S25 Klick with 5-inch HD display, 13MP camera now available for Rs. 7650”

Samsung Galaxy S4 GPE Android 5.0 update photos leaked

Photos of Android 5.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition have surfaced. Although the update has not been released for this particular device yet,the  leaked screenshots provide us with a preview of Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition running Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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Intex Aqua Power with Octa-Core processor, 4000mAh battery unveiled for Rs. 8444

Intex Aqua Power

Intex has launched Intex Aqua Power, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It packs a 5-inch FWVGA screen, is powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592M processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, dual SIM support and 3G connectivity.  Continue reading “Intex Aqua Power with Octa-Core processor, 4000mAh battery unveiled for Rs. 8444”