Twitter brings autoplay videos and GIF to your timeline

Twitter is following the footsteps of Facebook and Instagram by bringing autoplay videos and GIF to your timeline. Autoplay videos will first go live on iOS and will soon come to web and Android.

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Pushbullet Portal allows easy file transfers between PC and Android devices

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Locating a USB cable every time you need to transfer a file to your smartphone can become quite irritating. The developers behind Pushbullet, the app that easily lets you send across links, SMS messages and notifications across your computer and phone, have seemingly launched a new app to solve that very problem. Continue reading “Pushbullet Portal allows easy file transfers between PC and Android devices”

Sony releases the XPERIA Z4v exclusively on Verizon USA

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If you thought that the Z4 and Z3+ names were confusing, then now things just got even more confusing thanks to the latest product announcement from Sony. The Z4v is essentially a Z3+/Z4 but that is built exclusively for Verizon and also has a QHD screen that sets it apart from the former two models.

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Fairphone 2 uses ethically sourced materials, brings easy repairs via modular design

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Modular phones and the use of ecologically friendly materials has increasingly been in focus with Project Ara being one of the first serious attempts at making modular phones a reality. But if Dutch company, Fairphone, has its way, they might just beat Google’s project to the market. With the Fairphone 2, the company has a product that not only uses ethically sourced materials but is also easily repairable due to the modular nature of the construction. Continue reading “Fairphone 2 uses ethically sourced materials, brings easy repairs via modular design”

Fujitsu releases the Arrows NX F-04G – World’s first smartphone with iris authentication

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Every time a Japan exclusive phone releases, it makes our heart flutter with joy and despair as it is always something really interesting and unique but we know that we will never see it elsewhere in the world. The latest smartphone from Fujitsu is no exception either as the Arrows F-04G is the first smartphone to pack an iris recognition authentication.

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Eyefi adds wireless transfer support for GoPro and Olympus cameras

Eyefi-cloudEyefi has long been the go-to solution for users wanting to add wireless capabilities to their cameras but it has required users to purchase one of their own WiFi enabled SD cards. With more and more cameras shipping with WiFi built into them, Eyefi has announced that you’ll now be able to interface with GoPro and Olympus cameras to transfer images from them via the Eyefi application. Continue reading “Eyefi adds wireless transfer support for GoPro and Olympus cameras”

Adobe releases a slew of Android apps including Photoshop Mix

adobe photoshop mix color cc shape cc brush cc androidAdobe, the maker of apps that are the de-facto standard in the creative world, has just launched a fresh range of Android applications. From Photoshop Mix to Shape CC, Brush CC, Color CC; we have applications that cover the whole spectrum of users from the hobbyist to creative professionals. Continue reading “Adobe releases a slew of Android apps including Photoshop Mix”

Samsung Galaxy A8 live images surface

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Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800F), an upcoming smartphone in the Galaxy A series surfaced back in April. Now Nowhere Else has got hold of live images of the smartphone. It also confirms earlier rumors of a fingerprint sensor on the home button.

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Lenovo K3 Note launching in India on June 25

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Lenovo has finally sent out press invites for the launch of K3 Note in India on June 25th. It was announced in China back in March earlier this year. The K3 Note packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display, is powered by 1.7GHz octa-core 64-bit MediaTek processor, runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has dual SIM support and 4G connectivity. Continue reading “Lenovo K3 Note launching in India on June 25”

Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Karnal and Yamunanagar in Haryana

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

Password Manager LastPass confirms hack, user data stolen

LastPass, a password manager and cyber security company has announced that it has been hacked. The company stated that it has seen a data breach and hackers have gained access to password reminders, e-mail addresses and even encrypted master passwords.

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Xiaomi Mi 4 16GB and Redmi 2 Unboxed units go on sale this week on Overcart for Rs. 14599 and Rs. 5999

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Xiaomi recently partnered with Overcart to sell refurbished and unboxed Redmi 1S and Redmi Note 4G smartphones. Today Overcart has announced that it will be selling unboxed Mi 4 16GB and Redmi 2 units later this week for Rs. 14,599 and Rs. 5,999, respectively. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 4 16GB and Redmi 2 Unboxed units go on sale this week on Overcart for Rs. 14599 and Rs. 5999”

LG and Nokia enter smartphone patent licensing agreement

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Nokia Technologies has announced that LG Electronics has entered into a smartphone patent licensing agreement with them to pay royalties for smartphones LG sells. LG becomes the major smartphone manufacturer to join the licensing program since Nokia’s devices and services business were sold to Microsoft in April 2014. Continue reading “LG and Nokia enter smartphone patent licensing agreement”

Coolpad Dazen 1 price drops to Rs. 5999 in India

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Coolpad Dazen launched the Dazen 1, a budget smartphone in India last month for Rs. 6,999. It went on sale exclusively on Snapdeal in the first flash sale on June 9th at the same price, now the company has cut the price of the smartphone to Rs. 5,999 in today’s flash sale to take on Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Yu YuphoriaContinue reading “Coolpad Dazen 1 price drops to Rs. 5999 in India”