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Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Photo Gallery

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Samsung launched its Tab S series in India earlier this month. We brought you the hands-on and the photo gallery of the Tab S 8.4 from the New York even last month. Here we have the photo gallery of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. It is powered by a Octa-Core Exynos 5420 (A15 1.9 GHz + A7 1.3 GHz) processor. Check out the hardware walkthrough and the photo gallery below. The tablet has a stunning 10.5-inch (2560×1600 pixel) WQXGA Super AMOLED display that offers 90% of Adobe RGB color coverage for accurate color output. It has a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera and an ambient light sensor on the top. Since this is a 3G variant, it has voice calling capabilities through speakers, wired or a Bluetooth headset. It has Samsung’s signature home button below the display along with menu and back buttons on either sides that are backlit. The home button has a fingerprint sensor, similar to the Galaxy S5 for secure biometric screen locking feature and mobile payments. We have the Dazzling White color that has golden rim on the sides. The tablet is just 6.6 mm thick and weighs 467 grams. It has S5-like dotted texture on the back for a comfortable grip. There is a 8-megapixel camera on the back ...

Xiaomi Mi3 sellout on Flipkart: How many devices?

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As expected, Xiaomi continued their flash sale marketing with their first sale in India on 22nd July. This came after a week of registrations, when over a lakh Indians registered to be eligible to buy the device when it goes on sale. With a VFM proposition as lucrative as the Xiaomi Mi3's it wasn't surprising that the device got sold out in under 40 minutes of going on sale. All of this made for a pretty headline, and as you'd expect from Xiaomi -- who now know the tricks of the trade inside out -- the news was shared across their social media accounts soon after. However, neither Xiaomi nor Flipkart gave a figure as to how many devices they actually sold in the 38 minutes and 50 seconds. According to BGR India, citing 'sources privy to the information', the number of devices on sale was under 10,000. Although this in no manner is bad business for considering the time duration of 40 minutes, but given that over a lakh hopefuls participated in the registration activity, one would've expected the Xiaomi-Flipkart duo to roll out a bit more (read: a few thousand more) devices for sale. Recommended: Xiaomi Mi3 gets a major software upgrade in ...

OnePlus hand out 5,000 invites for the OnePlus One

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China's Xiaomi might be in the forefront these days, but compatriot OnePlus is making sure there's still some thunder left for them. After Xiaomi launched their Mi4 smartphone two days back, OnePlus hit back in their own style. With just one phone in their kitty yet, OnePlus handed out a wholesome 5,000 invites for the OnePlus One. For those who aren't aware, 'invites' are something that you require to be eligible for a One purchase. Might sound strange to those who aren't in line with the concept, but OnePlus say that invites allow them to cut the middleman and give the benefit to the end user, which, in a way, does make sense. The device was initially released on April 23rd with very limited availability. However, with time and better production capacity, OnePlus was able to churn out a better number of devices, resulting in wider availability. The smartphone is still only available in the 11 official launch countries, however, scalpers (mainly Chinese) are offering the device to customers worldwide, saving a cut for themselves. We're working on a OnePlus One review that should be out soon, so stay tuned! Via

Uber rolls out Windows Phone app

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After launching on iOS and Andorid, Uber has parked its car at the Windows Phone Store. The popular on demand car service has officially announced the release of Windows Phone. Prior to this, Uber users had to access the service via its mobile site. The Uber Windows Phone app is mostly similar to its iOS and Android counterpart barring few Microsoft Metro UI redesign. "Users will be able to open the Uber app on their Windows Phone anywhere in the world – whether in the United States, India or France – and seamlessly request a safe, reliable ride at the touch of a button" said Uber in a company blog post Uber's on-demand ride service is available in more than 150 cities in 40 countries around the world. It entered India last year and is currently available in six cities – New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Pune. Uber has launched uberX, a low-cost Uber service cheaper than the UberBLACK in India. The Uber app can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Store.  

Foursquare rebrands app, unveils new logo

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Foursquare has announced a major overhaul to its app along with a brand new logo. For starters, the app has chucked its traditional 'check-ins' and has shifted it to Swarm. "Everyone explores the world differently – guided by their own unique tastes, their friends, and the people they trust. Local search has never been good at this. It doesn’t get you, and, as a result, everyone gets the same one-size-fits-all results. Why should two very different people get the same recommendations when they visit Paris? Or the same list of places when they’re looking for a bar? We’re about to change that. In a couple of weeks, we’re rolling out a brand new version of Foursquare that’s all about you" posted Foursquare in a company blog Earlier in May, Foursquare un-bundle some of its core features into a separate app, called Swarm. The Swarm app was soon launched on Android and iOS after the announcement. With the latest revamp, Foursquare is now focusing on offering personalized local search and location discovery. Meanwhile, Swarm will be responsible only for check ins. All your past Foursquare check-ins, friends, and photos will automatically transition over to Swarm. The app has a new navigation bar at the bottom, ...

Modern Combat 5: Blackout released for Android, iOS, Windows Phone and Windows

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Gameloft has released the Modern Combat 5: Blackout, the latest game in the Modern Combat franchise, as it promised. The game has single player  and multiplayer options with new features,  unified game progression, four soldier classes, improved graphics compared to the Modern Combat 4 and more new features. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zn3rV55DI8 Highlights of Modern Combat 5: Blackout Four character classes: Assault, Sniper, Heavy, and Recon, each with their own set of skills to upgrade. Unified progression system: One character across both multiplayer and single player missions. Each mission or multiplayer match earns XP that goes towards levelling-up your class and mastering your weapons. Spec-Ops Missions: Short, fun, and objective based. Objectives such as covering your allies, clearing a building, eliminating a single target, and many more! New Single player features: Manually control your sniper rounds in-flight, scouting enemies behind cover with a scanning drone, and reviving downed team members! “MEDIC!” New Squad vs Squad multiplayer: MC5 will let players party up with friends (or your dream team of friendly randoms!) to battle other squads from all over the world. Multiplayer matches of up to 6 v 6: More players, more mayhem! I love the smell of gunpowder in the morning. Two Kill streak packages with 6 different abilities: Airstrike, Bomber, Assistant drone, Auto-turret, EMP, and Recon ...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha live images surface in new leak

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Photos of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha had surfaced earlier this month and showed an aluminium frame and 4.7 inch display. Today, more photos of the phone have been leaked by a Vietnamese site TinhTe that gives a more clear look for the phone.  The phone looks like the Galaxy S5 but with less-rounded edges and small bezels. Also the device will feature a metallic band around its outside. Few specs leaked by the site states that the phone will have a fingerprint scanner similar to the Galaxy S5 and also have a 32GB of storage but no SD card slot. It is touted to be a toned down version of the Galaxy S5. LTE A branding is also seen at the rear of the handset suggesting LTE support. The Galaxy Alpha is expected to be launched this August, though we suspect that Samsung might hold out until IFA to make the big announcement. Via:SamMobile

Gionee Elife E7 mini gets Android 4.4 Kitkat update in India

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Gionee has released the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update for the Elife E7 mini in India. The company rolled out KitKat update for the Elife S5.5 and CTRL V5 smartphones in India earlier this month. Unlike the OTA update for those phones, update for the Elife E7 mini needs to be installed via flash tools. The Elife E7 mini went on sale in India back in April running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), and the KitKat update brings revamped user interface, enhanced features like an updated Amigo paper and game zone, wallpapers application, improved security and more. New features in Gionne Elife E7 mini Android 4.4 update All new desktop layout Updated Amigo Paper with a brand new user interface Removed the world cricket champion game, texas poker, green farmer and wonder zoo Added Du speed booster for faster operations Gaming – The game zone is updated with a new user interface design which will allow better control of the gaming apps Updated GioneeXender for optimized performance which will allow high speed transfer of files. This will further improve the linking success rate Updated UC browser will make the device more responsive and will improve the page loading effects Added Touch Pal input method and camcard Updated NQ Mobile Security  for better protection of your phone Updated Kingsoft WPS will be a great ...

HTC dismisses reports about its smartwatch in the recent video

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Yesterday, a video released by HTC showed a smartwatch which was believed to be its own creation. But, the company today has dismissed all reports regarding the watch saying it is just a prototype. "HTC encourages our design team to explore and tinker with new ideas and even models, as is the case with the watch some viewers noticed in our recent HTC Design video. It in no way indicates an actual product HTC is planning to release. Keep an eye on this space for exciting new products from HTC when they are ready to be announced!" reads HTC’s official statement regarding the mysterious wearable. The company said that although this is not a real product we should wait for some exciting new products. It is likely that HTC’s first smartwatch will run on Google’s Android Wear, and if earlier leaks are correct it will have a square dial. The watch in the video that was leaked yesterday showed was also square and was situated on a dock. via: Android Central

LG reports Q2 2014 earnings, record 14.5 million smartphones shipped

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LG Electronics has announced their earnings for Q2 2014, in which it has reported net profit of 412 billion Won (US$ 399.8 million) with operating profits of 606 billion Won (US$ 588.5 million). Mobile communications sector earned revenues of 3.62 trillion Korean Won (US$ 3.51 billion), 16% increase YoY. The company has put an end to three consecutive quarters of losses in the mobile division. LG shipped 14.5 million units of mobile phones in Q2 2014, 20% more sales YoY and 18% QoQ. Sales increased due to the introduction of LG G3 in the Korean market and strong sales of L Series III smartphones. LTE smartphones sales in Q2 2014 increased by 123% YoY, and by 4% QoQ due to the launch of G3 and new models in mid-range segment. In North America shipments increased by 39% QoQ and shipments in Korea market increased by 17% QoQ due to strong G3 sales, said the company. LG plans to expand G3 to more markets, including LG G3 Beat that was introduced recently in Korea. It also plans to introduce more L Series models. It expects smartphone market to grow continuously, especially for the LTE market in the next quarter.

Oplus XonPhone 5 with 5-inch HD display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 7999

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Oplus has launched XonPhone 5, the company's latest smartphone as we reported. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on one-glass-solution, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Dual SIM support, 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 2000mAh battery. Oplus partnered with Snapdeal once again to sell the smartphone. At the launch Soumitra Gupta, CEO, Oplus, said, We are extremely elated to be launching the XonPhone 5, an innovative smartphone with ultimate features ensuring a unique user experience. Our association with India’s largest marketplace, Snapdeal.com has yielded us great results for our tablet and we are affirmative that our smartphone will also witness great acceptance from the users. Commenting on the partnership, Tony Navin, Senior Vice President – Electronics, Snapdeal.com said, We are extremely elated to exclusively offer the all new Xonphone 5 to the users under our association with Oplus. We are extremely positive that this aesthetically crafted and feature packed smartphone at this lucrative price point will receive a tremendous response. We look forward to a long term and a mutually ...

Google Maps for Android and iPhone updated with new ‘Explore’ feature

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Google is adding a new feature to its mobile apps on Android and iPhone that will let users discover new places. Dubbed as 'Explore' the feature offers users about important and happening places nearby their destination. Google Maps will display an Explore button at the bottom right of the map when points of interests are available in locations. Explore can also help you find potential nearby locations by distance as well. Once you get there, you can tap your location on the map and get details like restaurant reviews and transit schedules. It will also suggest you places based on your time of day searching, as well as some other key elements, to populate a list with the places you’re most likely to actually visit. This means for example at 8 a.m., Google Maps will show information about nearby coffee shops or breakfast cafes, while at 10 p.m. The new feature will even change the search results based on the weather conditions. Google said that you will get best results by signing in with location reporting and history turned on. Google Maps for Android recently got updated with bike elevations and voice commands.

Aircel launches Micromax Canvas Beat music smartphone with bundled offers for Rs. 9999

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Aircel has partnered with Micromax to launch Canvas Beat, a new music smartphone. It went on sale recently as Canvas Beat A114R and packs a 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display, powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with Vidcore IV GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support, similar to other Canvas smartphones. It has enhanced 3D inbuilt surround speakers comes with 1000 free songs with pre-installed Aircel music app for limited period. It also comes with bundled offers and benefits for Aircel customers that includes, Full talk time of Rs. 118 on a recharge of Rs. 118 Local Calling & STD calling at 1p/sec for 6 months 1GB Data (2G/3G) per month for 30 days ISD calling benefits Micromax Canvas Beat specifications 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display 1.2 GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with Vidcore IV GPU Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby 8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash 2MP front-facing camera 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 1GB RAM,4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB 1900 mAh battery Commenting on the launch, Anupam Vasudev, Chief Marketing Officer, Aircel, said, Aircel ...

Skype 5.0 for Android adds contact syncing support

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Skype has updated Android app with support for syncing contacts from your phone’s address book. The 5.0 update will prompt users to add their phone number and verify it. It will use your contact list and find users with Skype accounts. After verifying your number the Skype app will use it to allow other users to find you. "Starting with Skype 5.0 for Android, you’ll be able to connect Skype to your phone address book. This means it’s easier than ever to find contacts you already know on Skype so you can start chatting, calling and sharing instantly." posted Skype in a company blog The feature will be coming to Android app in coming weeks. Users who don't want to let Skype access your phone number, can opt out of this feature and manually manage your address book. Also, your phone number will not be displayed in your public profile. You can even change the phone number associated with your account. Skype also stated that it is working on bringing this feature to other platforms in coming months. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0ujTs6Jg8 If you use your Microsoft account to sign in to Skype, your address books from other Microsoft services will also be scanned and contacts added to your list.

Vh1 app released for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone

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Vh1, one of the popular international music and entertainment channels has launched its mobile apps in India. This enables users enjoy videos and episodes of shows airing on the channel available on the website, get celebrity gossips, Vh1 Charts, International Music and Entertainment News, view Twitter feed of your favorite artists and more on-the-go. Regarding the new Vh1 mobile app launch, Ferzad Palia, EVP & Head - English Entertainment, Viacom18 said, The emergence of smartphones has revolutionized the way entertainment is consumed by viewers. With the launch of Vh1 Mobile-app, we aim to further engage with the youth on-the-move. This launch helps take the brand Vh1 a step ahead by offering the best of English entertainment through just one-touch on their screens. Commenting on the offering of Vh1 Mobile app, Rajneel, VP & Business Head - Digital Media, viacom18 said, The launch of Vh1 Mobile App is a more effective way to connect with today’s screen-agers. This audience is constantly on-the-move and heavily dependent on technology. The mobile app is not restricted to being just an extension of the channel; Vh1 Mobile App offers the best of international content that is not even available on the channel. The app is designed to be user-friendly and ...

Sony Xperia Z3 specifications surface – 5.15-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 801 SoC

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Rumors about the Sony Xperia Z3 (D6653) started few weeks back. Earlier this month a screenshot from the smartphone revealed the model number, Snapdragon 801 processor, 1080p display and Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS. Now @evleaks has revealed more details about the smartphone. According to the leak, the smartphone would feature a 5.15-inch 1080p display, 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. This doesn't seem like a major upgrade, compared to the Xperia Z2 that was launched earlier this year. It would come with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. This might also feature expansion slot and IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance, according to earlier rumors. The battery capacity is still a mystery. Live images of the Xperia Z3 surfaced last week that showed off more curved in the edges than its predecessor, but we are yet to see the press render of the Z3. It passed through FCC few days back that confirmed LTE, NFC and an IR blaster It is expected to be unveiled at IFA 2014 in September.

Line app for Android and iOS gets ‘Hidden Chat’ feature

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Line has updated its mobile apps on Android and iOS with feature similar to Snapchat. The Japanese chat messenger has added a 'Hidden Chat' feature that enables users to send messages and photos that disappear after a limited time. It looks like Line has taken a leaf from Snapchat, which also lets users send ephemeral content that is automatically deleted. The photos and messages won’t display automatically and users have to click on it before it loads, after which it will disappear depending on the timer the sender has set for it. Line also claims that these hidden chats are encrypted thereby making them safe. The feature also gets a timer that ranges from two seconds to one week. This timer lets users decide when to self destruct the messages. It must be noted that hidden chats can include text, stickers, location info, contact info, and images. Video messages, voice messages, snap movies, albums, and notes cannot be sent. Also, hidden chats cannot be used in group or multi-person chats. Finally Line mentioned that the feature is unsupported on Chinese and Japanese accounts and on the BlackBerry, Firefox, Nokia, Windows Phone, and PC versions of LINE. There has been an increase in such ...

Opera and Myntra team up to make shopping easy

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Opera and Myntra have joined hands in a bid to allow easy shopping to its users on mobile. The popular mobile browser maker has added Myntra to one of its Speed Dial start screen on Opera Mini. “Everyone loves surfing and shopping on their mobile phones these days. At present, almost 35% of our revenue comes from mobile web browsing, which I believe will soon be the next big driver for e-commerce in India. In fact, mobile internet has made it possible for us to connect with new consumers in smaller cities and towns, where phones are the primary means to access the web.” said Prasad Kompalli, Chief Revenue Officer at Myntra in an official release. Kompalli also stated that this partnership will help Myntra reach more users and bring them closer to the brand. Opera Mini is a well known browser in India that works on major feature phones and smartphones. One of the unique features of the browser is its advanced compression technology that shrinks webpages thereby saving data charge.

Asus Zenfone 6 Photo Gallery

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Asus launched Zenfone series of smartphones in India earlier this month. The Zenfone 6, the top-end model in the series with a 6-inch HD display was launched at Rs. 16,999. We brought you the unboxing and the benchmarks of the smartphone recently, here we have the photo gallery of the smartphone. The Zenfone 6 has a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capacitive multi touch display with Corning gorilla glass 3 protection. The phone is definitely huge to hold comfortably, if you have small hands. We have a different variant of the smartphone that is powered by a 2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 processor and single SIM support. The Indian variant (A600CG / A601CG) has a 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor and dual SIM support. It runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) with custom Zen UI on top. Asus has promised to offer Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the smartphone soon. It has a  2-megapixel front-facing camera. There is a LED notification light next to the camera. It comes with the usual set of sensors. It has capacitive touch buttons for back, home and menu, below the display on a black bezel. There is a small chin below these buttons. The power button and the volume rockers ...

OnePlus One Unboxing and First Impressions

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OnePlus, a technology startup announced the OnePlus One, the company's first smartphone after a lot of hype. We managed to get an invite to buy the phone. The phone packs top-end specifications and premium build, but comes at a competitive price of just $299 for the 16GB variant and $349 for the 64GB variant. The company calls it as "2014 flagship killer". We have the 64GB variant in Sandstone Blackcolor. It runs on CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Here is the video to show you what the device looks - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6994zsq5eho Box Contents OnePlus One 64GB in Sandstone Black Tangle-free Micro USB cable SIM ejector tool inside a cover Two-pin charger Coming to the device, the design of the smartphone is simple, yet premium. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p screen and a 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) processor with Adreno 330 GPU . The OnePlus One has solid build quality. It has a removable back cover that offers rugged feel so that it doesn't get smudged easily. OnePlus unveiled bamboo StyleSwap back cover for the phone recently priced at $49. Here you can see the patterns in the back cover clearly. It comes with a 13-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 4K video recording. The smartphone even has 4G LTE support with bands 1/3/4/7/17/38/40. When it was ...
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