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UC Browser on Windows Phone now supports background downloads

UC Browser, one of the best third party browsers on Windows Phone has received an update to support background downloads. The default browser – Internet Explorer doesn’t even support downloads, but UC browser shone as the only third party browser on Windows Phone that could, and it downloaded any file type, even MP3s and let you save them inside your Xbox music app. Previously, one needed to wait for the download to get completed before moving on to another app, but that was mainly due to a reasonable restriction on tightly integrated OSes like Windows Phone and iOS. But since WP8 and more recently GDR3, Microsoft has been a bit lenient and had opened up more options for developers to take advantage of. UC Browser does exactly that by allowing background downloads for the first time on Windows Phone.

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Limited Edition OPPO N1 running CyanogenMod coming in December

Oppo N1 CyanogenMod

OPPO has announced that they would start selling a limited edition of their latest flagship device, the OPPO N1 running CyanogenMod out of the box in December. This would support all the unique features of the OPPO N1, and also range of CyanogenMod accessories. The Oppo N1 was announced back in September and packs a 5.9 inch full HD 1920×1080 IPS LCD display, powered by a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor with Adreno 320 and runs on OPPO’s ColorOS. Continue reading “Limited Edition OPPO N1 running CyanogenMod coming in December”

Sony to roll out Android 4.3 update starting from December, confirms Android 4.4 KitKat update for range of devices

Android 4.4 KitKat

Sony Mobile confirmed the first set of devices that would get the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update for range of devices back in July. Now the company has announced that they would roll out the Android 4.3 update for those devices starting from December. These devices include, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1. Sony had also announced that elect (2012) Xperia devices running Android 4.1 would be updated directly to 4.3, skipping the Android 4.2. Now the company has revealed that the Xperia T, Xperia TX and the Xperia V will be upgraded to Android Jelly Bean 4.3 from next month. Continue reading “Sony to roll out Android 4.3 update starting from December, confirms Android 4.4 KitKat update for range of devices”

redBus.in launches native iOS app, updates Windows Phone app with new design and features

Redbus.in for iOS

redBus.in, one of India’s most popular bus ticket booking and reservation service has finally launched a native iOS app. This lets you search and book for more than 10,000 routes, select seats and has multiple payment options (Credit, Debit, net Banking and Cash on Delivery). The company launched the its native Windows phone 7.5 app back in November 2012, and updated the Windows Phone 8 app with new features and introduced a limited time offer for the Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 users last month. Continue reading “redBus.in launches native iOS app, updates Windows Phone app with new design and features”

SwiftKey 4.3 for Android with Multiple layouts released

SwiftKey 4.3 Layouts for Living

SwiftKey 4.3 – Layouts for Living is now available for Android phones and tablets from the Google Play Store. The SwiftKey 4.3 Beta was launched last month and it was updated recently with fixes and improvements. This update brings multiple layouts such as compact, Thumb and Full that helps you type quickly and comfortably, irrespective of the devices or what context you’re typing in. SwiftKey 4.3 would be available as a free update to all the existing users. Continue reading “SwiftKey 4.3 for Android with Multiple layouts released”

Google Search for iPhone and iPad updated with Notifications, Reminders and New Google Now Cards

Google has released a major update (v3.1.0) to the Search app for iOS that brings notifications, Reminders, new Google Now Cards and “OK Google” Handsfree voice to search. The Search app has a redesigned and simplified homepage, gestures to zoom or throw away images, One touch sign in if you use other Google apps and Improved voiceover accessibility. Only select cards are available globally and the “Ok Google” requires iPhone 4s or later.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices

Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app

Activision released the Call of Duty: Ghosts game for Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii U and Xbox 360 yesterday, along with the game the company has also released a companion app for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices. The app provides provides several personalized features during and beyond your play sessions including, Call of Duty Clan Wars, Better Multiplayer with Second Screen Functionality, up to date Call of Duty news, events, options check your career stats and more. Continue reading “Call of Duty: Ghosts companion app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 devices”

Marvel’s Avengers Initiative game now available for Windows Phone 8

Avengers Initiative

Marvel Entertainment has released the Avengers initiative game for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 users finally. The game was launched for iOS devices back in September 2012 and for Android in November last year. This gesture based action game lets you play as either Captain America or the Hulk to round up a super-powered villains like Wendigo, Abomination, The Kronan, and The Skrulls who have escaped from The Vault. Even though the Windows Phone 8 game is just 763MB to download, it requires more than 1.6GB of storage space to install. Continue reading “Marvel’s Avengers Initiative game now available for Windows Phone 8”

Asphalt 8 Airborne is now permanently free for iOS and Android

Asphalt 8 Airborne, Gameloft’s premier racing franchise has now gone completely free on the iOS App Store and the Google Play Store. Following the freemium model of delivering free games and adding revenue through in-app purchases, Asphalt 8: Airborne will now be more accessible and even more affordable. The game initially went free for a small period over the weekend to push the adoption up a little bit, but in a decisive move, the game is now completely free. Packed with rich graphics and super fast gameplay, it’s easily one of those games that makes you addicted to your phone’s screen, as if you weren’t already.

Asphalt 8 Airborne for iOS

Asphalt 8 Airborne for Android

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Nike+ Move app for the iPhone 5S released, uses the M7 co-processor to track your activities accurately

Nike Plus Move

Apple introduced the Nike+ Move at the September 10 iPhone 5S event, and Nike detailed the app along with the Nike+ FuelBand SE in October. The app was supposed to go live on November 6th, but it is already live. The app measures when, where and how you move and shows the NikeFuel based on your activities. You can later compare your movement with your friends or other Nike+ Move users around you.
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mPassport Seva for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone offers Passport related information

mPassport Seva

The Ministry of External Affairs had launched the mPassport Seva mobile app on Android platform, as a pilot, on 21st March 2013, now it has released the app for iPhone and Windows Phone devices too. The app enables Indian Citizens to access passport-related information on their smartphones including status tracking, locating a Passport Office and other general information. It is executed in Public-Private-Partnership mode with Tata Consultancy Services. Continue reading “mPassport Seva for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone offers Passport related information”

Thor: The Dark World game released for Android, iPhone and iPad

Thor The Dark World game

Gameloft has partnered with Marvel have partnered once again to launch Thor : The Dark World, The Official Game to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices, just in time for the launch of the new film, Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World. Gameloft and Marvel partnered for the Iron Man 3 game that was released back in April. This is a action-packed adventure, in which you play Thor and follow his epic quest to stop Malekith’s dark ambitions, and restore order to the Nine Worlds. You can fight alongside legendary Asgardians, like Sif or Heimdall, summon Einherjar warriors for help, upgrade your skills and allies, and compete with friends for unique rewards.

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What’s new in Android 4.4 KitKat

Google and LG have just unleashed a wave of announcements at us, and one of them is hardware – the Google Nexus 5. If you are curious about the other one, it’s none other than the software – Android 4.4 KitKat that comes preinstalled on the Nexus 5. The premier Android experience has received an update and will eventually roll out to Nexus 4 and other Google Play devices first, with OEM devices taking their own sweet time to implement them, as expected. Unlike Android 4.3, we have a lot of new features, user facing ones as well as under the hood features that will matter to you, a lot. Since there are too many to wrap your head, we shall be doing the service of compiling the most useful and obvious changes in Android 4.4 for you. So, what’s new in Android 4.4 KitKat?

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus will NOT receive Android 4.4 KitKat – Google

So, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will not receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update if Google’s own FAQs are to be believed. The second Samsung-made Nexus device was actually the first device that came packaged with Play services and hence a subsidized price. The prices of the Galaxy Nexus got even lower just before the Nexus 4 was announced and hence managed to ramp up adoption in the mean while. It is safe to assume that this Nexus device is popular, but the cold hard truth is Google doesn’t update its Nexus device beyond the 18 month period. The Nexus S was the first victim, which also faced several hardware constraints, but this is the first time there are no hardware constraints but the update cycle will just not help the good old Galaxy Nexus out.

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Rovio Stars releases Juice Cubes free puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad

Juice Cubes

Rovio, the creators of the popular Angry Birds franchise has published Juice Cubes, a new puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad under Rovio Stars. The game is developed by Thailand-based developer Pocket PlayLab. It features rows of colorful cubes that fans can connect to create massive combos and explosions, beat challenges and compete with their friends. Continue reading “Rovio Stars releases Juice Cubes free puzzle game for Android, iPhone and iPad”