Google announced a new program for developers to certify their apps as being “family-friendly” by submitting their apps to an additional review. The designation will make its way onto the applications page on the Google Play Store.
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Google Now introduces the “Now on tap” feature – Shows you contextual information in one click
Google has just announced a new feature for Google Now at the I/O conference in San Francisco. The feature is called “Now on tap” and what it basically does is show you contextual information in one single click.
Motorola launches its Moto Maker service in China
Despite being the largest cellphone market in the world, the Moto Maker service from Motorola that allows you to customise and buy phones wasn’t available in China until today. Today, at the Lenovo Tech World it was announced that the Moto Maker online digital studio is now available in China.
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Oppo is planning to setup a Handset Assembly Plant in India
Oppo has just made an announcement today in New Delhi starting that it plans to setup a handset assembly plant in India by August this year to focus on the domestic market.
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NTT Docomo becomes the first operator to adopt Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID Biometrics Platform
Qualcomm has just announced that the Japanese company, NTT Docomo has become the first operator to adopt Qualcomm Snapdragon Sensor ID Biometrics Platform. The technology will be used for mobile biometric authentication service starting later this month in Japan.
Qualcomm and Daimler announce collaboration to bring connected car technology
Qualcomm has partnered with automaker Daimler to bring new connected car technology. The collaboration will be aimed at improving in car experiences by implementing 3G/4G connectivity, in-vehicle wireless charging and Qualcomm Halo WEVC (Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging) technology.
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Google Maps now adds live traffic updates and alternate route options
Google has just introduced live traffic updates as well as alternate route suggestions for Google Maps. Live traffic alerts will allow you to avoid traffic jams and make sure that you reach your destination on time.
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Google partners with Skrillex to release Limited Edition Live Cases
Google has just announced its collaboration with electronic music composer and DJ Skrillex to create limited edition live cases for smartphones.These live cases are known as Editions and will give you VIP access to exclusive content and matching live wallpapers that extend the case design onto your phone’s screen.
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Sharp AQUOS Xx announced – Successor to the Crystal X
Yesterday, we told you about the Sharp AQUOS Crystal 2 which is the successor to the Crystal that was launched last year. We now have the successor of its bigger brother, the Crystal X which was launched along side the Crystal and the new model is called AQUOS Xx. The company continues the tradition of having a bezel-less design.
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Sharp announces AQUOS Crystal 2 – Bigger screen with same bezel-less design
Sharp has just announced the AQUOS Crystal 2. The successor to the AQUOS Crystal which was launched last year.
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Mercedes Benz announces its own app for Apple Watch
Mercedes Benz will join the likes of BMW and Volkswagen as it launches its own application for the Apple Watch. The application will help Mercedes Benz owners to find walking directions to and from their car.
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Microsoft now says that non-genuine users won’t get free upgrade to Windows 10
Earlier on in the year, Microsoft had stated that both genuine and non-genuine users of Windows 7, Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1 will get an upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge during the first year since its release. But now Microsoft is stating that the upgrade will not be available free of charge to those who are using non-genuine versions of Windows.
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LG Lancet – First Windows Phone on Verizon launched with Advanced Calling 1.0
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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Microsoft announces the various Windows 10 editions
Microsoft has just revealed the various Windows 10 version that will be available across different platforms and the naming scheme that they will be following. Despite the OSes all being the same, there still are different editions available that will be catered specifically to different customers and devices.
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MediaTek announces the Helio X20 – World’s first 10 core SoC with Tri-cluster CPU
Just yesterday, we brought to you a report that said that Qualcomm is working on a 10 core SoC which is likely to be the Snapdragon 818. Now MediaTek have just outed the Helio X20 SoC and the world’s first to have 10 cores and a tri-cluster CPU design.
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