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Lava Iris Alfa gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Lava Iris Alfa

Lava has released Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update for its Iris Alfa smartphone, months after it rolled out the update for the Iris Fuel 50 smartphone. It was launched back in January earlier this year running Android 4.4 (KitKat). To remind you, the Iris Alfa has a 5-inch FWVGA IPS Full Lamination display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and VGA front-facing camera, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory with expansion slot and a 2200mAh battery. Continue reading “Lava Iris Alfa gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update”

Weekly Roundup: Meizu MX5 and 10,000mAh power bank, new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant, Huawei Honor 7 and more

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This week we saw Meizu’s latest flagship smartphone MX5, new variant of Microsoft Surface Pro 3 with a faster processor, Huawei Honor 7 with fingerprint sensor and many more. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu MX5 and 10,000mAh power bank, new Microsoft Surface Pro 3 variant, Huawei Honor 7 and more”

Leaked BlackBerry Venice render gives us a glimpse at upcoming Android running slider

BlackBerry Venice Render leak

It is no surprise that BlackBerry is working on a slider device that packs a dual edged display. This is the same great display that we’ve seen on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and for obvious reasons, it immediately piqued our interest in the device. More importantly, it is believed that this will be the first Android running handset from the company that has historically stuck to their roots and marched on with various iterations of the not so stunning BlackBerry OS.  Continue reading “Leaked BlackBerry Venice render gives us a glimpse at upcoming Android running slider”

MasterCard testing new payment method that considers selfie as authentication

Not that we need one, but MasterCard is giving us a reason to take a selfie. The company is working on a new payment method that will let you pay by simply taking a selfie.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Rohtak, Haryana

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Airtel has launched their 4G LTE services in Rohtak in Haryana, followed by the launch in Hisar, Karnal, Yamunanagar and Ambala last month. Airtel acquired 100% stake in Qualcomm AP’s India BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala circles last year. In the city, users can access 4G on Mi-Fi, Wi-Fi dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers). Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Rohtak, Haryana”

ARCHOS announces the 50d Helium – Android 5.1 and 13 Megapixel camera for US$129

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ARCHOS has just announced a brand new smartphone called the 50d Helium. Like their other products, the 50d Helium aims to provide high quality hardware at a budget friendly price point.

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Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities

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A feature that has become the mainstay of most Android flagships might finally be heading over to the Apple iPhone. The next generation iPhone 6S is believed to be packing a higher resolution 12MP camera and a faster processor that will enable video recording at the Ultra High Definition spec if rumors are to be believed. Continue reading “Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities”

Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016

Casio Smartwatch

Casio has historically been known as a maker of reliable digital timepieces that can take a beating. Over the years, the company has introduced a range of smart and quirky features that in some ways can be termed as smart features in their own right. However, a true smartwatch from the Japanese company has so far remained elusive. This is all set to change. Continue reading “Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016”

Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal

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Microsoft’s patent licensing business has been known to be one of the more profitable ventures for the company. Indeed, the acquisition of Finnish giant Nokia was to a large degree for its large patent portfolio which would open more revenue streams for Redmond. Microsoft’s patent portfolio stretches across multiple verticals within the telecom industry due to which they have aggressively chased and entered patent licensing deals with major smartphone brands earning them anywhere between $5-$15 per handset sold.  Continue reading “Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal”

Xolo BLACK smartphone launching on July 10

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Xolo has finally announced that it will launch its first BLACK series smartphone on July 10th. It announced the online-only sub-brand in May. The smartphone was expected to be introduced in June. The company teased the smartphone’s dual rear cameras, smudge-free design and brushed metal frame recently. Continue reading “Xolo BLACK smartphone launching on July 10”

HDFC Bank launches banking app for Apple Watch

HDFC Apple Watch app

HDFC Bank has launched its banking app for Apple Watch. The app offers 10 banking transactions in the current launch phase. It also lets you View Account Information, Do Bill Payments, Recharge, locate nearest branch/ATM/offer, request statement/chequebook and more.

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Snapchat update for Android and iOS ditches tap-and-hold for easy tap-and-view

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Snapchat on Wednesday rolled out an update for Android and iOS devices that replaces its signature tap-and-hold preview feature with the simple tap-and-view. So now you no longer required to hold a finger to view snaps or stories. Continue reading “Snapchat update for Android and iOS ditches tap-and-hold for easy tap-and-view”

OnePlus 2 might come in 3 variants – Including one with 4GB RAM

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OnePlus One’s successor the OnePlus 2 is getting quite a lot of hype these days both from the company officially as well as from leaks. Latest news suggests that the handset will be available in 3 variants including one version with 4GB RAM.

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Snapdeal appoints Amit Choudhary as Senior Vice President Corporate Finance

Snapdeal has appointed Amit Choudhary as Senior Vice President Corporate Finance. In his new role, Amit will be responsible for driving overall Controllership in Finance, FP&A and Taxation at the group level to ensure seamless implementation and integration of financial controls and policies.

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