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Google Now update adds Waze traffic reports, KitKat features to older versions of Android

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Google Now is a major part of the Android 4.4 KitKat update and some of these features are now making their way over to phones that run on a lower version of the smartphone OS. Google has been working on de-linking various parts of the operating system to make them easily available as packages that can be individually updated. Because of this, several of the features that might have been termed as core OS features can now be ported back to older versions of the operating system. Continue reading “Google Now update adds Waze traffic reports, KitKat features to older versions of Android”

Nokia Camera App gets DNG support in the latest update

When Nokia unveiled the Nokia Lumia 1520 at the Abu Dhabi event a month ago, some of the important features of Lumia 1520 were its PureView camera and Lumia Black software update. Today, Nokia has updated its Nokia Camera app and the update v4.4.0.8 brings along with it, support for DNG capture (Digital Negative Format) for Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1020 which are running on Lumia Black update.

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Gionee Elife E7 with 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800 (8974AC) processor launching on November 26th

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Gionee has already confirmed that the Elife E7 would launch on November 26th at an event in Shanghai Film Museum in China. Now Gionee’s CEO Lu Weibing has shared on his Weibo page that the phone would feature a faster Qualcomm 8974AC quad-core chip clocked at 2.5 GHz, faster than the 8974AB chip. Even the Xiaomi Mi3 that was unveiled back in September features a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM 8974AB) processor, so the Elife E7 would be the first phone to feature the Snapdragon 800 (8974AC) chip. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E7 with 2.5GHz Snapdragon 800 (8974AC) processor launching on November 26th”

YotaPhone with Dual 4.3-inch LCD and e-Ink screens launching Internationally in December

YotaPhone from Russia-based Yota Devices is finally launching in December 2013. The company confirmed that the phone would launch next month, and TechCrunch is reporting that it would be available internationally. The company showed off the phone with dual screens at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year. It packs hefty specifications including a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) LCD capacitive multi touch main screen and a 4.3-inch (360×640 pixels)  E-Ink rear screen. It is powered by a 1.7 GHz Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM 8960 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 ( Jelly Bean).  Continue reading “YotaPhone with Dual 4.3-inch LCD and e-Ink screens launching Internationally in December”

Videocon VT85C with 7-inch display, 3G and voice calling launched for Rs. 8999


Videocon has launched VT85C, the company’s latest tablet with voice calling capabilities. It appeared on the official website earlier this week, and has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It  comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has a SIM card slot for 3G connectivity and a ear piece for voice calling. It also comes with range of pre-loaded applications including Facebook, OperaMini, NQ Mobile Security, Vstore, Hungama and more. Continue reading “Videocon VT85C with 7-inch display, 3G and voice calling launched for Rs. 8999”

Facebook Messenger 3.0 for iPhone brings a new design and new features

Facebook Messenger 3.0 for iPhone

Facebook started rolling out an updated Messenger app for Android with a new design and a faster experience few weeks back for select users, now the iPhone has been updated to a new version that brings a similar design. This version has also been updated for iOS7 with custom in-app sounds. The startup time and overall speed and performance have also be improved. Now you can just tap across the bottom of the app to switch between the conversations, people and settings tabs. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger 3.0 for iPhone brings a new design and new features”

My Talking Tom now available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone

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Talking Tom, the insanely popular app that kids loved, has now got its own “My Talking Tom” app that lets your pet and grow Tom the cat, hence validating the name. The previous versions only involved playing around with the cat which talks back to you in a hilarious voice but now it’s more of a pet simulation like Kinectimals where a kitten grows into your own cat, with lots of customization options to make it personal. The app is, unsurprisingly, available for iOS and Android, and for the first time, it is officially available on Windows Phone too, on the same day. Download My Talking  here –

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Motorola Moto G Hands On

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Hands on with the Motorola Moto G

If you’re looking for a cheap Android smartphone, you’ll probably be looking at Samsung and Sony or a cheaper player like Micromax and Huawei. The only problem is – cheap Android phones are usually low spec and definitely not fast. Until now.

Google-owned Motorola introduced the Moto G, a budget Android smartphone with a BIG difference – it has a low cost price tag with excellent specs that definitely beat the best available from other manufacturers.

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Exclusive: Gameloft GT Racing 2 to go live tomorrow, get early access on your iOS device!

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Gameloft’s GT Racing sequel has been a long time coming. The franchise, starting with the GT Racing: Motor Academy, opened with impressive graphics and over 45 million downloads for its time, but looks like it’s finally time to step up the ante. The sequel features better graphics and even more cars with official licenses. The game has been undergoing some intense beta testing in a couple of markets and a lot of changes have been made to accommodate fixes and even enhancements to the game. GT Racing 2 is all set to go live on the App Store and Google Play sometime around tomorrow noon, but what if you wanted early access to the game? What if you want to show off to your friends that you were one of the world’s first to get your hands on this game? Well, we have just the right answer for you.

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Asphalt 8: Airborne for Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 now available

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Earlier this year, it was announced that the very popular game, Asphalt 8, would be making its way over to the Windows Phone 8 platform soon. The arcade racing game is now available on both the Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 platforms. The USP of the driving game is the ability to perform dynamic, high speed aerial stunts in an intense driving experience.  Continue reading “Asphalt 8: Airborne for Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 now available”

Motorola Moto G with 4.5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor announced, starts at $179

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Motorola has finally announced the Moto G, the company’s latest budget smartphone as they promised. It has a 4.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) edge-to-edge display at 329 ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and run on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with upgrade to Android 4.4 (KitKat) soon. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has a water resistant coating both on outside and inside for complete protection. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G with 4.5-inch HD display, quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor announced, starts at $179”

Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle launched for Rs. 1500

Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle

Zebronics, popular for its Computer accessories, Consumer Electronics has launched Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle in India. It is a simple plug-and-play device that accepts a standard SIM card and offers speeds up to 7.2 Mbps with built-in 3.5G HSDPA USB modem. It also comes with a micro SD card slot and has SMS and phonebook features. Continue reading “Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle launched for Rs. 1500”

Nokia’s Refocus app now available for download on Lumia PureView Smartphones

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Nokia Refocus, the app that lets you focus your photo AFTER you take it, is now available for download on all Nokia Lumia PureView devices. Demoed back at the Nokia event in Abu Dhabi, the app grabbed some major eyeballs when other companies are looking for a hardware implementation of this on their phones. But this is not a hardware solution, it’s just computational photography which uses neat tricks and the immense know-how from Scalado to work some Lytro-like magic and that too, using just an app for Lumia PureView devices. It is now available for download at the Windows Phone Store for the Lumia 920, Lumia 925, Lumia 928 and the Lumia 1020 running the Windows Phone 8 Amber update.

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LG Optimus L1 II Dual with 3-inch display, Android 4.1 now available in India for Rs. 6499

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LG announced the Optimus L1 II, an entry-level 3G phone in L Series II back in August, now the dual-SIM variant of the phone, the Optimus L1 II Dual is available in India from online retailer HomeShop18 . It has a 3.0-inch (320 x 240 pixels) capacitive touch screen  display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with VGA video recording. It has QuickMemo app to jot notes quickly and Cheese Shutter to capture images using voice. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and a dedicated SIM switch key similar to the other dual SIM L Series II devices. Continue reading “LG Optimus L1 II Dual with 3-inch display, Android 4.1 now available in India for Rs. 6499”