WhatsApp v2.12.87 for Android – Completes Material Design transition and brings other changes

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WhatsApp recently made the new Material Design update for its app live on the Play Store. Now it has introduced a new Beta version of the app – v2.12.87 that goes another step ahead and replaces any remaining Holo aspects of the UI with Material Design elements. It brings about a few other changes as well.

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Intex PBX-6KL 6000mAh power bank with LED Lamp launched for Rs. 2500

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Intex Technologies has launched 6000mAh power bank with built-in LED Lamp. It has two USB 2.0 output ports (5V 1A & 5V 2.1A). The LED Lamp has 11 LEDs offering bright light. It has a power button and four battery indicator LEDs. It turns itself on and off automatically when you plug in a device. The power bank has dimensions of 125x82x15mm and weighs 168 grams. Continue reading “Intex PBX-6KL 6000mAh power bank with LED Lamp launched for Rs. 2500”

Flipkart accidentally lists 3rd Generation Motorola Moto G

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Online retailers usually have a lot of information regarding a handset and its availability prior to launch. Now Flipkart has accidentally listed the 3rd generation Motorola Moto G on its website which could be an indication about its release.

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Asus Chromebox for meetings launched in India for Rs. 90000

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Google has launched Asus Chromebox for meetings in India, along with new Chromebooks. This is aimed at organizations that lets them run and manage high-­definition video meetings for any conference room. It brings together the usability of Google+ Hangouts and collaboration of Google Apps for Business to an easy to manage Chromebox, said the company.

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LG Lancet – First Windows Phone on Verizon launched with Advanced Calling 1.0

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Verizon has just launched their first smartphone to run Windows Phone OS on their network. Known as the LG Lancet, smartphone comes with Advanced Calling 1.0 and will set you back as little as US$ 5 a month.

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Xolo Chromebook and Nexian Air Chromebook launched in India for Rs. 12999

 

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Google has launched Xolo Chromebook and Nexian Air Chromebook in India. Both these have a 11.6″ (1366 x 768 pixels) IPS display and are powered by a 1.8 GHz Rockchip 3288 Quad-core processor based on ARM Cortex-A17 CPU and has ARM Mali-T764 GPU. These have 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot. The Nexian Air Chromebook has rugged splash-proof design.

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Asus ZenPad 7, ZenPad 8 tablets leaked ahead of Computex 2015 launch next month

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Asus is reportedly developing a new ZenPad tablet series that will replace its MeMoPad and FonePad tablets. Company’s CEO Jerry Shen is said to unveil this series next month at Computex 2015. Continue reading “Asus ZenPad 7, ZenPad 8 tablets leaked ahead of Computex 2015 launch next month”

Microsoft brings handwriting search and Apple Watch support for OneNote

Microsoft is adding two important features to OneNote. The company is bringing  handwriting search for OneNote on Windows 8.1 and iPad and even support for Apple Watch.

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Google Play Music web version gets Material Design update

Google’s web version of Play Music is finally getting the Material Design update. Now the interface seems very similar to the Play Music Android app interface.

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Vivo X5 Pro with eye-recognition technology launched in China

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Vivo’s much rumoured X5 Pro smartphone is now official. The smartphone has been launched in China, but there is no word on its global release. Continue reading “Vivo X5 Pro with eye-recognition technology launched in China”

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 10199

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 540 Dual SIM in India, as we expected. It was announced last month and packs a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with wide angle lens.

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Rdio launches Rdio Select with ad-free stations, 25 songs a day at Rs. 60 per month

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Rdio first launched in India back in January this year. Today it has launched a new Rdio Select service that lets you listen to endless stations without ads or skip limits and also download 25 songs per month that can be replaced once per day at Rs. 60 per month. The same plan costs $3.99 in the US. Rdio also offers Rdio Unlimited plan that offers unlimited downloads and option to stream any song without ads at Rs. 119 per month. It also offers ad-supported streaming for Web. Continue reading “Rdio launches Rdio Select with ad-free stations, 25 songs a day at Rs. 60 per month”

Amazon Appstore offers $110 worth free apps and games for limited period

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Amazon Appstore is back with another free apps offer. This month it offers 33 paid Android apps and games worth $105 for free on the Amazon AppStore starting today till May 16th. Number of free apps might vary depending on your country. These apps are usually priced between US$ 0.99 and US$ 14.99. Some popular apps and games include, Game of Thrones, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, AVG AntiVirus PRO Android Security and more. Last month Amazon Appstore offered 24 paid Android apps and games worth $105. Continue reading “Amazon Appstore offers $110 worth free apps and games for limited period”

Airtel officially launches 4G FD-LTE trials in Chennai, lets customers upgrade to 4G at same price as 3G

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After earlier reports, Airtel has officially launched its 4G LTE trails in Chennai. It is based on 1800MHz FDD-LTE band 3, which the company acquired last year. Chennai becomes the first city in the country to get the Airtel’s FDD-LTE service. It currently offers TDD-LTE services in Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Amritsar. It is currently offering complimentary upgrade to Airtel 4G at same price as 3G. Continue reading “Airtel officially launches 4G FD-LTE trials in Chennai, lets customers upgrade to 4G at same price as 3G”