Google has introduced update to Play Services for Android devices. The latest 7.0 version brings an array of new features, APIs and improvements.
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NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV gaming and streaming console with Tegra X1 announced for $199
NVIDIA has announced its SHIELD gaming console at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). The console is powered by NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with 256-core Maxwell architecture GPU, 64-bit CPU and runs on Android TV OS. It will have over 50 Android titles optimized for SHIELD, including Crysis 3, Doom 3: BFG EditionT and Borderlands: TPS. This is the the world’s first Android TV console, which delivers video, music, apps and games to the home, says the company. Continue reading “NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV gaming and streaming console with Tegra X1 announced for $199”
Jet Airways brings flight status and airfare on Twitter with #JetInstant
Twitter has teamed up with Jet Airways to launch real time flight status and airfare on Twitter. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Twitter and technology partner, TravelSpends.
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Samsung introduces 8MP ISOCELL sensor for front-facing mobile cameras
Samsung announced ISOCELL, its advanced pixel technology for CMOS image sensors back in 2013, now at the MWC 2015 it introduced and 8-megapixel RWB (Red-White-Blue) image sensor based image sensor for front-facing cameras for mobile devices. The Samsung 8-megapixel sensor (S5K4H5YB) uses 1.12um ISOCELL pixel and has a 1/4inch optical format.
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Lenovo Vibe X Pro hands on
Lenovo announced the all metal Vibe X2 Pro in January. We went hands on with the phone at the MWC 2015 so here is a look at the design and the specs of the phone. Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe X Pro hands on”
Asus Zenfone 2 hands on
Asus unveiled the Zenfone 2 smartphone at CES 2015 in January. We went hands on with the device at the MWC 2015 so lets take a sneak peek at the hardware and specs of the phone. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 2 hands on”
Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) and MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) launched in India for Rs. 10999 and Rs. 19999
Asus has launched the Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) and MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) tablets in India. The new Fonepad 7 was unveiled at the CES earlier this year and packs a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, comes with a 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) that was announced at the Computex last year has a 8-inch (1200×1920 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor, comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera. Both these runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Zen UI on top. Continue reading “Asus Fonepad 7 (FE171CG) and MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL) launched in India for Rs. 10999 and Rs. 19999”
LG Watch Urbane LTE hands on
LG announced LG Watch Urbane LTE last month with VoLTE and NFC payments. We checked out the watch at the MWC 2015 and lets take a look at the hardware and specs of the phone. Continue reading “LG Watch Urbane LTE hands on”
LG Watch Urbane hands on
LG launched Urbane, all metal luxury Android Wear smartwatch last month. We came across the device at the ongoing MWC 2015 event so lets take a look at the specs and hardware of the smartwatch. Continue reading “LG Watch Urbane hands on”
Pebble Time Steel smartwatch and smartstraps introduced
Pebble has launched Pebble Time Steel, a premium version of Pebble Time on Kickstarter. This has the same design e-paper display and features, but it uses CNC-finished 316L stainless steel case and a larger battery that promises up to 10 days of battery life. Continue reading “Pebble Time Steel smartwatch and smartstraps introduced”
Broadcom introduces BCM4359 5G WiFi MIMO Combo Chip with Bluetooth 4.2
Broadcom has introduced BCM4359, the first 5G WiFi 2×2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) combo chip with Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) support for mobile devices at the MWC 2015. This allows consumers to run applications on two bands simultaneously, so that a user can stream content to a smart TV while playing a game on their smartphone screen. Continue reading “Broadcom introduces BCM4359 5G WiFi MIMO Combo Chip with Bluetooth 4.2”
Intex Aqua Speed with 4.5-inch qHD display, 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 7444
Intex Technologies has launched Aqua Speed, the latest budget smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 4.5-inch qHD display, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 3G connectivity and dual SIM support. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Speed with 4.5-inch qHD display, 2GB RAM launched for Rs. 7444”
Intex Aqua N7 with 4-inch display, quad-core SoC launched for Rs. 3990
Intex technologies has launched Aqua N7, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), features a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Intex Aqua N7 with 4-inch display, quad-core SoC launched for Rs. 3990”
Huawei CarFi hands on
Huawei announced the LTE Cat4 enabled CarFi wireless service yesterday at MWC 2015. We went hands on with the device at the event and here is a look at the hardware. Continue reading “Huawei CarFi hands on”
BlackBerry Leap with 5-inch HD display announced
BlackBerry has announced the BlackBerry Leap, the company’s latest full touch smartphone at the MWC 2015. It comes with a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) 16:9 display, is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and runs on the latest BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 OS with BlackBerry Assistant feature and Amazon app store to download Android apps easily. Continue reading “BlackBerry Leap with 5-inch HD display announced”