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Google developing Android gaming console, new Nexus Q and more for the big refresh – WSJ

The Wall Street Journal is always a bit of a hit or miss when it comes to rumours and its sources, so take this with a pinch of slat. Google is reportedly developing its own Android based gaming console, inspired by the Ouya, says the publication according to “people familiar with the matter”. This doesn’t come as a surprise because a start up funded by Kickstarter has already pioneered this idea in the form of the Ouya, and just like what Google did after the Kindle Fire, we guess it will take the opportunity to follow through with the disruption.

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Firefox Beta for Android updated with new Awesome Bar, updated RSS feed reader and more

Firefox has updated the beta version of the Android app to version 23 that brings lot of new features. The Awesome Bar now automatically hides while not in use, to make your entire small screen available for browsing. It also includes domain autocomplete, which will complete your URL destination as you type. The update also lets you add default search provider directly from the add-ons manager and adds updated RSS feed reader to create a simple way to subscribe to an RSS feed. The update also brings support for Turkish and Hungarian locales.

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New Android 4.3 camera and gallery app emerges [Download]

It was rumoured that Android 4.3 will be launched with the stock HTC One version, but there was no trace of the new version of Android when the device was launched recently. Recently the camera interface for the Android 4.3 was leaked by someone having 4.3 running on a Nexus 4 at a Thai expo. The new UI was supposed to come with Android 4.3, instead Google has decided to put some new features of Android 4.3 on these phones instead of the complete new update. Now, we have the apk and you can install it in any device just like you install any application.

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Videocon A55HD with 5-inch HD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 13499

Videocon A55HD

Videocon Mobiles has launched the A55HD, the company’s latest flagship smartphone. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display at 295 PPI with one-glass solution (OGS) technology. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash with Panorama Shot and up to 40 Continuous Shots (Burst) and a 3.2 -megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.

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Google Search for Android updated with TV Cards, Google Offers and more

Google Search for Android updated with new TV Cards that offers Information about shows you’re watching on your internet-connected TV (US only currently) and the new Google Offers option shows Saved offers when nearby a redemption location. The version also bring a new voice action that lets you play music from your phone or the Play Store and new Voice actions tips. Continue reading “Google Search for Android updated with TV Cards, Google Offers and more”

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Meltdown update for Android brings new maps, weapons and more

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour Meltdown update for Android

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour has received the Meltdown, a huge update finally that brings lot of new features including 3 new maps, 1 new specialization, 2 new weapons, new perks, 2 new game modes and lots more. This update also has new features including option to Edit your signature to display your clan prefix, Play a random Ranked game, Turkish language support, New Kill Signature, New Inbox system! and more. The update for the Modern Combat 4 for iPhone and iPad was released last week.

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Foursquare for Android and iPhone updated with option to check in your friends

Foursquare for Android and iPhone Friends Checkin

Foursquare has updated both the Android (v2013.06.25) and iPhone (v6.2.2) apps that brings new features including option to check in your friends when you’re out together. Last year both the Foursquare apps got option to mention your Foursquare friends in your check-in, now the new check-in option to check-in everyone. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android and iPhone updated with option to check in your friends”

Celkon CT910+ HD 7-inch tablet with voice calling launched for Rs. 7999

Celkon CT910 Plus HD

Celkon has launched the CT910+ HD, successor of the CT910. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera, VGA front-facing camera and 3G support via SIM card slot with voice calling capabilities similar to the Celkon CT888 that was launched back in April. Continue reading “Celkon CT910+ HD 7-inch tablet with voice calling launched for Rs. 7999”

Mercury mTAB Lite 7-inch tablet with voice calling launched for Rs. 6000

Mercury mTab Lite

Kobian has launched the mTAB Lite, a new 7-inch tablet. It has a 7-inch ( 800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 0.3-megapixel pixel rear and front-facing cameras. It has 2G data connectivity and voice calling through a SIM card slot and packs a 2700 mAh battery. It has Adobe Flash 11.1 built-in speaker.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A with 5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 CPU, LTE-Advanced announced

Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S4 LTE-A, world’s first LTE Advanced-capable smartphone in Korea that would offer twice the speeds of LTE. It has a 5-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) similar to the Galaxy S4, but this one is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor instead of Snapdragon 600 in the LTE version of the Galaxy S4. Other features are the same including a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, Full HD video recording, 2-megapixel front-facing camera and 2600 mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE-A with 5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 CPU, LTE-Advanced announced”

HP Slate 21 AiO PC with 21.5-inch full HD display, Tegra 4 processor, Android 4.2 announced

HP Slate 21 AiO PC

HP has announced the Slate 21, the company’s first All in One (AiO) PC that runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 21.5-inch full HD capacitive touch screen reclining IPS touchscreen with wide viewing angles and powered by a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor. You can adjust the screen between 15 and 70 degrees with your hand and can also mount the AiO using a standard VESA mount. It has DTS Sound for immersive audio experience and comes pre-loaded with Kingsoft Office for editing office files. HP announced the SlateBook x2 with 10.1-inch Full HD display and Tegra 4 last month. Continue reading “HP Slate 21 AiO PC with 21.5-inch full HD display, Tegra 4 processor, Android 4.2 announced”

Age of Empires to land on iOS and Android in 2013, more first party games later

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In a landmark change to the mobile gaming scenario, Microsoft has decided to bring some of its hugely popular first party titles to iOS and Android beginning with the Age of Empires in 2013. This is facilitated thanks to a license agreement by Microsoft with Klab, a mobile game developer in Japan which plans to port Age of Empires within this year to iOS and Android.

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Sony Xperia C with 5-inch display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.2 announced

Sony Xperia C

Sony Mobile has also announced the Xperia C, a mid-range device in the Xperia series. It has a 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, Exmor R sensor and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It is capable of recording 1080p HD videos. It has a LED notification light below the display and has dual SIM support with dual standby. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C with 5-inch display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.2 announced”

Sony unveils the SmartWatch 2 for Android with one touch NFC

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Smartwatches have always been a niche at best. Recently spurred into prominence by crowd funded hardware innovators like Pebble, amidst rumours of Apple being interested in a similar device, the smart watch is suddenly cool again, and Sony wants in on the market enthusiasm. While they pioneered a bluetooth watch since 2007, Sony has unveiled its latest iteration of the same – the Sony SmartWatch 2. Made for Android devices running on v4.0 ICS or later, the watch sports NFC one touch pairing and promises several utilitarian functionality to grace your wrist. This has been launched in conjunction with the massive 6.4 inch Sony Xperia Z Ultra, check that out. Watch this official promo to get an idea of what it is –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoUzM7WYlP0

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 6.44-inch 1080p display, 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor announced

Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Sony has finally announced the Xperia Z Ultra, the company’s latest flagship phone in the Xperia range. It has a 6.44-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with with X-Reality engine that would offer rich, natural colours, powered by 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with Sony Exmor RS sensor, 1080p video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It is just 6.5mm thick and weighs 212 grams. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 6.44-inch 1080p display, 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor announced”