BlackBerry Priv Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta program registration begins

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BlackBerry already confirmed during the earnings call last week that it is planning to roll out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the Priv in late April or early May. Now it has started taking registrations for the first beta program so that users can contribute to testing Android 6.0 on Priv. Continue reading “BlackBerry Priv Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta program registration begins”

vivo V3 and V3 Max with 8MP front camera, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 17980 and Rs. 23980

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vivo today launched its V3 and V3 Max smartphones in India. Both these smartphones have a metal body, features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. The V3 has a 5-inch HD screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 616 processor and has 3GB of RAM, while the V3 Max comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved Gorilla glass display, is powered by Snapdragon 652 SoC and has 4GB of RAM. Continue reading “vivo V3 and V3 Max with 8MP front camera, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 17980 and Rs. 23980”

Sony h.ear on wireless Noise Cancelling headphones launched in India for Rs. 21990

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Sony has launched its new h.ear on (MDR-100ABN) headband-style Bluetooth wireless headphones with Digital Noise Cancelling in India. It was announced at the CES 2016 earlier this year. Even with Bluetooth and noise cancelling switched on, it promises 20-hour battery life.

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Google Play app icons get an overhaul with brighter color and unified design

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Google is giving Google Play apps icons a make over with a refreshed look and design. The main aim of the overhaul is to offer a more consistent look to the app portfolio.

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OPPO F1 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 16MP front camera, 4GB RAM launched for Rs. 26990

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OPPO unveiled the F1 Plus smartphone at the F1 launch in India earlier this year. Today the company has launched the smartphone in the country, which is the same OPPO R9 smartphone that was unveiled in China last month. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display with 1.66mm ultra-narrow frame and 77.68% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, PDAF and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “OPPO F1 Plus with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 16MP front camera, 4GB RAM launched for Rs. 26990”

Amazon to announce Kindle Voyage successor next week

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced that the company will finally introduce the next-generation high-end Kindle eReader next week. It will be successor to the Kindle Voyage that was introduced back in September 2014. The Voyage was launched in India in March last year starting at Rs. 16,499. Continue reading “Amazon to announce Kindle Voyage successor next week”

Meizu MX5e with 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, metal body, 16MP camera announced

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Meizu has announced MX5e, the company’s latest smartphone in the MX series and an affordable variant of the MX5 that was introduced last year. This has a 16-megapixel rear camera with Laser auto-focus, instead of 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX220 on the MX5. Other specifications are the same, including a 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display and Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 processor.

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LeEco Day 2.0 on April 7th & 8th on Flipkart – Exchange offers, prizes for Le 1s and Le Max buyers

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LeEco Day was conducted on February 25th on Flipkart, in which the company offered 2000 Bluetooth headsets (worth Rs. 2800 each) for lucky Le 1s buyers and a Mahindra KUV100 as a bumper prize for a buyer (Pankaj Verma from Delhi). This time the company is ready for LeEco Day 2.0, which will happen on April 7th and 8th on Flipkart. Continue reading “LeEco Day 2.0 on April 7th & 8th on Flipkart – Exchange offers, prizes for Le 1s and Le Max buyers”

Google rolls out April Android security update for Nexus devices

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Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in DHCPCD, Media Codec, Mediaserver, libstagefright, Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Kernel, Qualcomm Performance Module and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out April Android security update for Nexus devices”

Apple iPhone SE 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 49000 in India

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Apple already announced that iPhone SE, the company’s latest smartphone with a 4‑inch screen will go on sale in India on April 8th at a starting price to Rs. 39,000. The company did not reveal the price of the 64GB model in the country, now the company has listed the pricing for both the models on their official website, which reveals that the 64GB iPhone SE model will cost Rs. 49,000. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 49000 in India”

Acer Chromebase 24-inch all-in-one video conference system announced for $799

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Acer has announced Chromebase 24 inch desktop computer which is an all-in-one standalone video conferencing device. Continue reading “Acer Chromebase 24-inch all-in-one video conference system announced for $799”

LG G5 is made of 100% aluminum alloy, not plastic, says LG

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After a LG G5 teardown video revealed that the top millimeter of material is plastic, even though the company claims that the smartphone is made of meal. LG has released a statement saying that the phone has 100% aluminum casing with a coating of primer, which provides additional insulation and enhances the surface for a smooth and durable finish.
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Reach Opulent with 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM launched for Rs. 3599

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Reach Mobiles has launched Opulent, it’s latest smartphone exclusively on ShopClues. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Reach Opulent with 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM launched for Rs. 3599”

Tesla Model 3 displays will be provided by LG Display: Report

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Last week, Tesla CEO and Co-founder, Elon Musk announced the Model 3 electric sedan and said that it is coming to India and other markets. Now, a new report is stating that LG Displays will provide displays for Tesla’s Model 3 car. Continue reading “Tesla Model 3 displays will be provided by LG Display: Report”