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A new Android malware is affecting Android phone users in Ukraine by locking their mobile data. Called as Simplocker, the malware scans the device’s SD card or internal storage, encrypting any data files it finds there with a range of extensions, including obvious ones such as .jpg, .doc, .avi, and mp4. It then demands a ransom from them to recover their files.
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Google has updated Glass with an experimental feature that will make viewing notification simple. Dubbed as Notification Glance, the feature enables Glass Explorers to simply look at the Glass to receive the notification. Prior to this users had to either tap on the touchpad or nod your head. Now, you can just glance at your screen.
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Xolo has started releasing kernel source for its smartphones starting from the Xolo Q1100 powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor. The company’s development team has posted the kernel source code for the smartphone on sourceforge. This was first reported by AndroidOS.in. Continue reading “Xolo releases kernel source for Q1100”
Google is updating Hangouts with small but key features. Users can now assign custom ringtones for individual contacts which is a much needed feature that was absent on Hangouts for a long time.
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Square Enix released Hitman GO, a turn-based puzzle game for iPhone and iPad back in April. The game is now available for Android. This lets you strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies, infiltrate well-guarded locations and take out your target. This includes disguises distractions, sniper rifles and even iconic Silverballers used in the Hitman games. Continue reading “Hitman GO turn-based puzzle game now available for Android”
In a bid to enhance song recognition, Apple has added Shazam integration to Siri. Apple’s intelligent voice assistant will identify the song from Shazam’s database. If the user asks “What song is playing”, Siri will identify the song and ask the user to buy it from iTunes. This feature was previously leaked last month.
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After an arrays of speculation and leaks, Apple has finally announced HealthKit platform and Health app. Coming to iOS 8, HealthKit is a cloud based health platform that consolidates user’s health information on iOS devices.
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Google updated Google+ for Android and Web with Auto Awesome Stories feature last month. Today, Google is bringing the same feature to iOS devices. The update comes at the time when Apple has announced iOS 8, latest software update for the iPhone and iPad.
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WhatsApps was suddenly removed from the Windows Phone Store due to technical issues and the WhatsApp team said that they are working with Microsoft to resolve the issues and bring it back shortly. The app did not return to the store even after a week, leaving Windows Phone users frustrated, since this is the only way to download the app for the platform. Few hours back the apps has returned to the Windows Phone Store and it has also been updated with new features.
Earlier this there were reports that the original Galaxy Gear that runs on Android would get a Tizen update, similar to the latest Samsung Gear 2 series. Today Samsung has started rolling out Tizen 2.2 update for the original Galaxy Gear (SM-V700) smartwatch, according to Sammobile. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Gear gets Tizen 2.2 update”
BlackBerry has updated the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) for Android to version 2.2. This brings new sign up screen and new sign in screen for new and existing users respectively. The new sign up screen now has limited number of fields. You just need to give your name, email and a password. This update also adds option to invite a user via email. You can just accept the contact by opening the email. Continue reading “BBM 2.2 for Android brings easier sign up and new emoticons, coming to iPhone soon”
ING Vysya Bank has launched its ING Vysya Mobile app for Windows Phone users. The app has a unique balance meter that induces customer to keep more balance in the account and remain in the Green Zone. There is also an option to turn off this feature. Other features include, option to scan and store cheque images for future reference, send sms to beneficiary after fund transfer, locate nearest ATM or branch and more. Continue reading “ING Vysya Mobile app released for Windows Phone”
Google has started rolling out a new (v2.2) update for the Google Camera app for Android users that brings a lot of new features, including new panorama modes, option to set a timer, take a snap while shooting video and more. The company released the Google Camera, a standalone camera app for Android smartphones last month on Google Play that brought SLR-like Lens Blur mode. This update brings SLR-like creative picture modes wide angle and fisheye for Panorama. Continue reading “Google Camera 2.2 update brings new panorama modes, timer and more”
MapmyIndia, popular for its GPS navigation and location apps has launched NaviMap, a Freemium navigation app. This offers alternate routes and lets you share real-time journey updates on Facebook. Additional features such as Real time turn-by-turn voice guidance in 10 regional languages that includes Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu, House Number Data, POI and more would be available via in-app purchases. Continue reading “MapmyIndia launches NaviMaps Freemium Navigation app for Android”
Windows Phone users recently received a shock as popular instant messaging platform as the WhatsApp was taken down from the Windows Phone Store due to technical glitches. Now, these users can have a respite as Telegram messenger has officially arrived on Windows Phone in the form of beta. The app is already available on Android and iOS platforms.
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