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NTT Docomo unveils Portable SIM, wearable tech that could replace SIM cards

NTT Docomo Portable SIM

Japanese carrier NTT Docomo has unveiled a new device called Portable SIM that aims to replace SIM cards in smartphones and tablets. This would let you wireless activate any compatible smartphone or a tablet with securely stored subscriber identity information on the device. This portable authentication device is still in prototype stage, so it is not yet compatible with any smartphone or tablet currently on the market. But this could be incorporated in wearable devices in the future says the company. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils Portable SIM, wearable tech that could replace SIM cards”

Micromax to reportedly foray into wearable devices

Micromax is considering to enter the growing wearables market, according to the Times of India. The company’s newly appointed Chairman Sanjay Kapoor stated that Micromax could expand its offerings beyond smartphones and tablets and foray into wearable devices and machine-to-machine products.

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Facebook accidentally rolls out Slingshot app, takes it down from Apple App Store

Last month reports suggested that Facebook is working on a Snapchat competitor Slingshot. The ephemeral messaging app enables users to send disappearing photo and video messages.Facebook launched Slingshot today on the Apple App store but then took it down after some time.

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Samsung Galaxy Core Lite with 4.7-inch display, LTE support announced

Samsung Galaxy Core Lite

Samsung has announced Galaxy Core Lite  (SM-G3586V), the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the Galaxy series with LTE support in Taiwan. It has a 4.7-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Core Lite with 4.7-inch display, LTE support announced”

iOS 8 prevents WiFi location tracking

iOS 8 which was announced at the WWDC last weeks packs bunch of new cool features and focuses more on security. Now, another important feature related to protecting user location has been discovered by security expert Frederic Jacobs.

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Skype for iPhone to undergo major facelift within a week

Microsoft has announced that it will soon give Skype for iPhone a major makeover in about a week’s time. The latest 5.0 update will make the Skype app for iPhone five times faster than the current app along with fewer lags.

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Swipe Konnect 5.0 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 8999

Swipe Konnect 5.0

Swipe has launched Swipe Konnect 5.0, the company’s latest smartphone in new Konnect series. It has a 5-inch ( 960 ×540 pixels) qHD capacitive touch screen IPS display based on one-glass-solution, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with OmniVision sensor, LED flash and a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support and 3G connectivity.  Continue reading “Swipe Konnect 5.0 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor launched for Rs. 8999”

Micromax Unite 2 Review

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Micromax launched the Unite 2 A106, the company’s first smartphone running on Android 4.4 (KitKat) few weeks back, soon after Motorola launched its Moto E. The Unite 2 has decent specifications compared to most other smartphones in this price range. Is this the best Android smartphone with KitKat in this range? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Micromax Unite 2 Review”

Spider-Man: Unlimited coming to Android, iOS and Windows Phone in September

Spider-Man: Unlimited

After the successful Amazing Spider-Man 2 game, Gameloft has teamed up with Marvel once again for Spider-Man: Unlimited game. It would be a web-runner inspired by 50 years of Spider-Man comics. It is an episodic adventure that would offer a narrative runner experience. It would have swinging, running, and fighting, similar to the comics. Continue reading “Spider-Man: Unlimited coming to Android, iOS and Windows Phone in September”

Google to reportedly buy music streaming app Songza for $15 million

Google is following Apple’s footsteps and eyeing to buy music streaming service Songza. According to a latest report from New York Post, Google is in talks to acquire Songza which feature over thousands of curated playlists for $15 million. The six-year-old service creates music mixes based on a variety of themes and factors, such as your current mood or the local weather forecast.

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CyanogenMod Theme Showcase app coming to Google Play on June 16th

CyanogenMod has announced that their Theme Showcase app will available in the Google Play Store from June 16. The well-known custom ROM had previously launched their CM Apps app onto the Play Store.

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MTS introduces bundled offers for new customers including free talktime

MTS

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) that nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand has introduced a new plan called Offer Ka Sikander for new customers. Under this offer, new prepaid customers would get bundled talk-time and more value on all subsequent recharges for one year. Activating retailer would also get benefits via a unique revenue sharing arrangement. Continue reading “MTS introduces bundled offers for new customers including free talktime”

Google Now adds alert for your stop on public transport

Google Now is allowing you to take your power naps during transit without the worry of missing your stop. The intelligent personal assistant from Google will now alert you when you reach your destination.

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Apple reportedly acquires social recommendation search app SpotSetter

In a bid to boost its mapping service, Apple has scooped up social search engine app SpotSetter, according to Techcrunch. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed by the company. Founded in 2011, SpotSetter provides personalized recommendations for places to go such as restaurants, stores and entertainment venues.

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