Category: Software

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SwiftKey, Swype and more third-party keyboards now available for iOS8

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Apple today released iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The latest operating system from the company brings in an array of new and improved features. One such key feature is support for third party keyboards. A range of keyboards have landed on iOS today as soon as the company has allowed users to choose a different keyboard rather than its native one. Here are some the apps that can be userd for your iPhone and iPad. Continue reading “SwiftKey, Swype and more third-party keyboards now available for iOS8”

Amazon introduces new Fire OS 4.0 Sangria

 

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Amazon has introduced new Fire OS 4.0 – Sangria, the next generation Fire OS software and the successor of Fire OS 3.0 Mojito that was introduced last year. It is based on Android KitKat and has user interface with one tap access to apps, Profiles to share the device with family members, ASAP (Advanced Streaming and Prediction) which predicts the movies and TV episodes you’ll want to watch and starts them instantly, Amazon cloud for cross-platform syncing and more. It brings the Firefly for Fire HDX 8.9. Continue reading “Amazon introduces new Fire OS 4.0 Sangria”

Plunder Pirates by Rovio Stars for iPhone and iPad now available globally

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Rovio Stars has released Plunder Pirates, a strategy game for iPhone and iPad globally, as it promised last week. It is an online multiplayer strategy game. You need to build a 3D base, recruit a crew of pirates, explore uncharted waters full of monsters and treasure, and attack and plunder rival players online. The game is developed by Midoki. Continue reading “Plunder Pirates by Rovio Stars for iPhone and iPad now available globally”

MediaTek to embed Opera Max into MT6752 and MT6732 64-bit LTE SoCs

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MediaTek has  entered into a partnership with Opera Software to embedded Opera Max data saving app into the MediaTek’s new 64-bit LTE SoCs MT6752 and MT6732. Both these chips are targeted at super-mid market where consumers are seeking high-performance smart devices at an affordable price. This would enable smartphones powered by these chips to consume half as much the data within the same monthly plan at no extra cost, says Opera. Continue reading “MediaTek to embed Opera Max into MT6752 and MT6732 64-bit LTE SoCs”

Nimbuzz for Windows Phone updated with new UI, Emojis and more

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Nimbuzz for Windows Phone has received a major update to version 2.1 that brings several new features including a new user interface. It adds Emojis, offers better Chat Room experience for a quicker access to your private chat, option to record and share audio notes with Nimbuzz contacts and also includes several bug fixes and improvements.

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Spider-Man Unlimited game released for Android, iOS and Windows Phone

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Few months after releasing the Amazing Spider-Man 2 game, Gameloft has released Spider-Man Unlimited, an endless runner for Android, iOS and Windows Phone platforms as it promised. The game is available for free, but it comes with in-app purchases. In this new game, you need to help Spider-Man defeat the new Sinister Six as they use a dimensional rift to create an army of themselves to take over Manhattan. Continue reading “Spider-Man Unlimited game released for Android, iOS and Windows Phone”

UC Cricket in UC Browser for Android adds match reminder

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UCWeb has updated UC Cricket service in its UC Browser app for Android that adds match reminder, just in time for the Champions League T20 2014 that starts on September 17th. The update also adds an optimized comment section. The UC Cricket service offers cricket information that includes live scores, previews, commentaries, news, interviews, stats, photos, videos and more, directly from UC Browser homescreen on Android. Continue reading “UC Cricket in UC Browser for Android adds match reminder”

WOO dating app for Android and iPhone launched in Delhi and Mumbai

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WOO dating app that was launched last month in Bangalore, is now available for users in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. Available for Android and iOS, the app is developed by U2opia Mobile that lets you connect with singles from the same city. The app is targeted at educated, young, single professionals between the ages of 25-35 years old, says the company. The app will be launched in Chennai soon. Continue reading “WOO dating app for Android and iPhone launched in Delhi and Mumbai”

Rovio Stars’ Plunder Pirates for iPhone and iPad to release globally on September 18

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Rovio Stars released Plunder Pirates, a strategy game for iPhone and iPad back in June. The game is developed by Midoki that was featured in the recent Apple keynote as one of the key companies supporting games for Metal and the game is published by Rovio Stars. Coming to the game, it is a online multiplayer strategy game. You need to build a 3D base, recruit a crew of pirates, explore uncharted waters full of monsters and treasure, and attack and plunder rival players online.
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Apple iOS 8 to roll out for the public on September 17

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Apple announced the iOS 8 update, the next iteration of iOS at WWDC back in June. Today announced that iOS 8 will be released to the public on Wednesday, September 17, two days before the iPhones go on sale. The iOS 8 update brings iCloud Photo Library, new Health app, QuickType keyboard with new predictive text engine, new Messages app, new continuity feature with Handoff that lets you handle calls and SMS on the iPad and Mac. Continue reading “Apple iOS 8 to roll out for the public on September 17”

Nokia X2 Software Platform v2.1 brings access to Google services and more

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Microsoft recently rolled out a major software update (v2.1.0.11) for Nokia X2 Dual SIM that brings several new features including support for  Google contacts, access to Gmail, Smart Camera Mode and more. Continue reading “Nokia X2 Software Platform v2.1 brings access to Google services and more”

Angry Birds Stella released for Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10

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Rovio has released Angry Birds Stella, a new game in the Angry Birds franchise aimed at female fans. This include the main Stella bird and her group who are on a quest to protect Golden Island from the greedy Bad Princess. The game is available for Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10, but there is no sign of Windows Phone app yet. The game is free to download and includes in-app purchases in the form of coins. Continue reading “Angry Birds Stella released for Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10”

Lumia Denim update announced, brings 4K video recording and more

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Microsoft has announced the Lumia Denim, the next firmware update that brings several new features including 4K video recording (only in Snapdragon 800-powered devices), improvements to Lumia Camera and combines new enhancements from the latest Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 such as Cortana, Live folders, Apps Corner and more. Continue reading “Lumia Denim update announced, brings 4K video recording and more”

MIUI 6 update now available for Xiaomi Mi 3 and Mi 4

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Xiaomi unveiled the MIUI 6, a major update with new features and a completely new design. The MIUI 6 update is now available for the both the Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi 3 smartphones for the public after the internal best testing is complete. The MIUI v4.8.29 update with MIUI 6 update for these two devices bring new notification center with toggles for music control panel, notifications for new messages, missed calls, reminders, app notices, and more. Continue reading “MIUI 6 update now available for Xiaomi Mi 3 and Mi 4”