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Google Nexus 6 made by Motorola is finally available for pre-order in India from Flipkart. It is priced at Rs. 43,999 for the 32GB variant and the 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 48,999. It comes in Midnight Blue and Cloud White colors and would ship early December. It first appeared on Google Play Store in India along with the price tag. The Nexus 6 has a 5.96-inch Quad HD screen, powered by a 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
It also comes with several pre-order offers from Flipkart that includes, up to Rs. 10,000 discount in exchange for old smartphones, 3 months Flipkart First subscription, Rs. 1500 cash back for HDFC/ICICI credit card users for 6, 9 and 12 month EMI and free pre-selected Flipkart eBooks worth Rs. 2100.
Google Nexus 6 specifications
5.96" (1440×2560 pixels) 16:9 AMOLED display with 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ 8084-AB) processor with Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers
Water Resistant
13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, OIS, Sony IMX 214 sensor, f/20 aperture, 4K video recording
2MP front-facing camera
10.1mm thick and weighs 184 grams
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS, ...
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HTC One M8 and M7 Google Play Edition users get ready to rejoice. The company is planning to bring Android 5.0 update to these devices this week.
HTC's Mo Versi, Vice President of Product Management revealed on Twitter over the weekend that the Taiwanese company is preparing to roll out the much-anticipated Lollipop update to all Google Play edition models of the One M8 and M7 in the United States as soon as next week. Earlier this month, HTC announced that it has received source code for Lollipop. The company announced last month that it will release the Android 5.0 update will hit latest One M8 and M7 within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.
The exact date of the update is not known as yet as Versi only mentions that the "Target is early next week". Google Nexus devices and Motorola phones have already started receiving the Lollipop update last week.
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Asus unveiled the Zenfone series of smartphone earlier this year at the CES and launched them in India few months back. Now the Taiwanese manufacturer has launched the Zenfone 5 Lite (A502CG), a cheaper variant of the Zenfone 5 in Philippines. This has a 5-inch qHD screen with Soda-lime glass screen protection and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 SoC, compared to the 5-inch HD screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2560 processor, but has the same design as the Zenfone 5.
It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box and has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash similar to the Zenfone 5, but this has a VGA front-facing camera instead of 2-megapixel front-facing camera on the Zenfone 5. It has 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot, dual SIM support, 3G HSPA+ connectivity and packs a 2500mAh battery.
Asus Zenfone 5 Lite (A502CG) specifications
5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display
1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2520 processor
Dual SIM with dual standby (micro SIMs)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
10.8 mm thick and weighs 160g
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB via micro ...
Facebook is reportedly developing a professional social network for workspace, according to a latest report from the Financial Times. The social network is working internally on "Facebook at Work".
The report further states that "Facebook at Work" would allow users to chat with their colleagues, connect with professional contacts and collaborate over documents. It will have features such as a News Feed, groups, messaging capabilities and so on. The new initiative will apparently have separate work profiles, privacy settings and document sharing in order to enable collaboration in work places.
Moving on the report states that Facebook at Work account will be a separate account from your regular Facebook account and will be ad free for some time at least. Facebook has reportedly been working on the tool for at least a year and has begun testing with external companies as a launch draws near, said the report. The social network is currently working on "Facebook at Work" in a pilot program at London.
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Apple has announced that users in China can now use that country’s popular UnionPay bank network to make purchases in Apple’s App Store. The company struck a deal with China UnionPay that will allow users to connect their Apple ID to one of UnionPay’s debit or credit cards for much faster purchases from there phones.
Apple customers in China now able to link their Apple ID with debit or credit cards from UnionPay which is country’s most popular payment card with a network of 4.5 billion cards. Prior to this, Apple’s Chinese customers had to transfer money into their App Store accounts first before buying apps. With this deal, they will be charged directly each time they buy something.
“The ability to buy apps and make purchases using UnionPay cards has been one of the most requested features from our customers in China. China is already our second largest market for app downloads, and now we’re providing users with an incredibly convenient way to purchase their favorite apps with just one-tap.”
said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services.
Apple claims that China is company's second largest App Store market. The UnionPay partnership could potentially open the door for Apple Pay in China.
Flipkart started teasing the launch of Google Nexus 6 smartphone earlier this month. Now the online retailer has a dedicated landing page for the Nexus 6 that shows 1 Day to go for the Nexus 6. On its social channels it just says The Nexus 6 is coming your way soon. It doesn't specifically say that it will go on sale tomorrow, so this could even be a teaser for pre-booking.
If it does go on sale on Flipkart, it should also be available through the Google Play Store. The Nexus 6 got priced on Google Play earlier this month at Rs. 44,000 for the 32GB and the 64GB variant would cost Rs. 49,000. Flipkart has listed both the variants for the same price. The Nexus 6 comes in Midnight Blue and Cloud White colors. We will let you know if it goes on sale on Flipkart or Google Play in India tomorrow or today midnight.
Google Nexus 6 specifications
5.96 (1440×2560 pixels) 16:9 AMOLED display with 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ 8084-AB) processor with Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers
Water Resistant
13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, OIS, Sony IMX 214 sensor, f/20 aperture, 4K video ...
Sony Corporation has announced new IMX230 1/2.4" 21MP Exmor RS stacked CMOS camera sensor for smartphones. It has onboard image plane phase detection AF signal processing function, it promises the best focus tracking of fast-moving subjects and the High Dynamic Range (HDR) function enable you to capture both backgrounds and subjects clearly even in high-contrast scenes such as backlit locations. OmniVision recently announced a similar 1/2.4″ 21MP sensor.
It supports 4K (4096 x 2160) Ultra HD videos and still images. The dedicated image plane phase detection AF pixels are discretely incorporated into the screen of the image sensor, and the distance to the subject (range) and lens position for focusing are calculated based on the information obtained from these dedicated pixels. The High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging enables the camera to record still images and videos that reproduce details and rich gradations in the highlights and shadows of high-contrast scenes.
Sony IMX230 specifications
Number of effective pixels 5344 (H) x 4016 (V) 21 megapixel
Image size Diagonal 7.487mm (Type: 1/2.4)
Unit cell size 1.12μm (H) x 1.12μm (V)
Frame rate Full 24fps
Movie: 4K(4096 x 2160) at 30fps, 1080p at 60fps, 720p at 120fps
Sensitivity (standard value: F5.6) 78mV
Sensor saturation signal (minimum value) 330mV
Power supply: Analog 2.5V, Digital 1.1V, Interface 1.8V
Key features: ...
Smartwatches may have initially been considered a passing fad when Sony originally announced the Smartwatch range and Samsung introduced the Galaxy Gear last year but over the past twelve months, we've seen many manufacturers announce smartwatches; from multiple new Samsung Gears to smartwatches from LG, Asus, Motorola, Huawei and Microsoft there's a lot of competition. To make things even tougher, Apple announced the Apple Watch (although it doesn't go on sale until early next year) and arguably the most important addition to the lineup is the Android Wear OS but is Google's wearable platform the answer?
Having used a range of smartwatches (from the Android-toting Galaxy Gear to the Tizen-based Gear 2 range and the proprietary Pebble and previous Sony Smartwatches), we've experienced a lot of different implementations yet the first thing I noticed with Android Wear is that it's all Google. From Google Now-like cards to Google-backed voice input and a range of applications, Android Wear is Google's answer to proprietary platforms. As someone who has previously experienced the poor range of applications available on other devices, Android Wear presents something of a revelation - given that Google are in charge of developing the platform, developers seem to have taken ...
Carphone Warehouse is set to join Samsung, Vodafone and online retailers in stocking the new Galaxy Note Edge in the very near future. A snap of the company's internal intranet - as leaked to Pocket-Lint shows the company plans to stock Samsung's unique curved display but doesn't confirm when it will launch.
As we've already heard, Samsung plan to launch the Galaxy Note Edge in the UK on November 28. However when announcing this date, the company also said pre-orders would open on November 14th but that date has come and gone. It's unclear which networks Carphone Warehouse will offer the handset on but with Samsung also set to offer it direct, you'll be able to buy it both SIM free or on a pay monthly deal. Clove Technology currently has the handset listed at £650 which should translate to a pay monthly contract price of approximately £47-£57 per month.
The Galaxy Note Edge is a niche-sibling of the Galaxy Note 4, sharing almost all of the specs aside from the curved Edge Screen on the right hand side of the handset. Edge Screen can then be used to display information or provide additional options (e.g. when playing music) and allows you to interact with your handset without having ...
TalkTalk has announced that it is dropping its partnership with Vodafone in favour of a similar deal with O2's parent company Telefonica. In an announcement, TalkTalk said that the deal will allow it to access O2's 2G, 3G and 4G network and the change represents a blow for Vodafone as the telecoms operator war rises another few degrees.
In its statement, TalkTalk said:
We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a new multi-year commercial MVNO agreement with Telefonica UK Limited under which Telefonica UK will provide TalkTalk with access to its 2G, 3G and 4G services in the UK," said TalkTalk in its announcement. "This is a significant commercial relationship for us as we build upon our success to date in mobile. Our mobile base has grown strongly in the last two years, with 350,000 customers or 9.5% of our total base, taking mobile from us as of 30th September.
TalkTalk CEO, Dido Harding, said:
This is a significant development for TalkTalk, building on our success in mobile to date. We are ideally placed to benefit from the market shift to quad-play, with a sizeable and growing number of customers already choosing to take mobile from us," said TalkTalk CEO Dido ...
Vodafone is reportedly in talks with Sky to base its upcoming TV service around the broadcaster's internet streaming set-top box service, Now TV. The deal is likely to result in further enhanced collaboration between the two companies and add further fuel to the rumours that Sky will launch its own mobile network based on Vodafone's network.
The Telegraph report that Vodafone could enhance its ties with the British broadcaster in a joint fight against BT (and now EE) in the lucrative quad-play market. BT and EE both offer land line, pay-TV, broadband and mobile to their customers and with Vodafone expected to launch their own pay-TV and broadband services next Spring, it may need its partnership with Sky to challenge BT and EE.
Vodafone already offers Sky Sports Mobile TV as part of its Red 4G contracts and recently introduced Now TV as an option for customers to choose as well. Now TV gives customers access to thousands of TV shows and movies whilst also providing three months free access to Sky Movies (which is just in time for all those Christmas movies on Sky Christmas - channel 403).
A distribution deal with Now TV would offer Sky access to Vodafone's 20-million-plus customer ...
Google Play Service has rolled out an array of new features in its latest update. The version 6.5 brings updates to Maps, Google Fit, Wallet and Google Drive.
"Google Play services 6.5 includes new features in Google Maps, Google Drive and Google Wallet as well as the recently launched Google Fit API. We are also providing developers with more granular control over which Google Play services APIs your app depends on to help you maintain a lean app."
posted Ian Lake, Developer Advocate, on a blog.
For starters in case of Google Maps, the update now enables app makers to include a map toolbar so that their users can get directions without leaving the app. Moreover, a a new ‘lite mode’ map option is also added that displays smaller maps like thumbnails. The Play Service update for Google Drive now lets users add public and app private custom file properties to Drive files for faster searches and allowing apps to save info that will persist across other apps. It is now even easier to sync your files to Drive both user and battery friendly with the ability to control when files are uploaded by network type or charging status and cancel pending uploads.
Moving on the Google Wallet will ...
HTC announced the One M8 Eye in China last month and it soon was launched in India for Rs 38,990. The phone sports a 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display and is powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU. Lets take a look at the photo gallery of the phone in this post.
The phone runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) and has a layer of HTC Sense 6 UI on top. It has 2 GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB.
The HTC One M8 Eye has a 5MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor, 1080p Full HD video recording. It has dual front-facing stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers.
At the bottom it has front facing speaker and on screen touch buttons.
The bottom of phone has a 3.5mm audio jack and micro USB port.
At the top we can see the power button.
On the right side the phone has a micro SIM card slot and the volume rockers.
At the back the phone has 13MP primary rear camera with dual LED Flash, f/2.0, 28mm lens. A secondary rear camera is also seen that captures depth information.
The HTC One M8 Eye measures 146.36×70.6×9.35mm and weighs 160 grams. In terms of connectivity it supports 4G LTE, ...
Last week Google updated Keep app for Android with Material Design features and few improvements. Today, the note taking app is getting new features.
First up, the app now enables users to share your lists with friends and family, and work on them at the same time. For example you can share your grocery list and work projects and it gets updated in real time.
"Sticky notes on refrigerators were once the preferred way to say, “We’re out of bread - could you pick some up?” Now with Google Keep, not only can you jot down ideas or put together shopping lists, you can also share them with friends and family and work on them at the same time. So next time you create a list, share it on Keep and watch as items get checked off in real time! No need for text messages back and forth—get things done together, quicker."
posted Google in a company blog.
Moving on, Google Keep now make searching of the notes easier as the app now lets you filter notes by attributes such as color, whether they have been shared, include a reminder, are lists, or include an image or audio clip.
The latest Google Keep update is available for your ...
One feature of the new iPhone 6 is the stunning new design which features Apple's slimmest body yet, a larger display and a smooth rear that looks stylish but doesn't provide any grip. When using the iPhone 6, it's clear that the handset needs some protection but finding a protective case that will protect a fragile handset can be quite tricky. This is where the Tech 21 Impact Case comes in as it provides some stylish orange aesthetics whilst also protecting your iPhone 6 from drops, bumps and bruises.
Made of Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), the case is perfect for users who want a flexible case that provides ultimate protection. The Tech 21 Impact Case provides much needed grip for the iPhone 6 and is ergonomically designed to provide extra comfort and prevent you from dropping your handset.
The Tech 21 Impact Case is designed for (and is only compatible with) the iPhone 6 and features cut-outs for all major ports including the charging port, speaker, microphone and headphone jack at the bottom and the camera including flash. In testing, we did not experience any flash flare when capturing photos as the space between the edge of the cutout and the flash is sufficient enough so ...
Arguably a must-have purchase for any iPhone owner is a handset dock with the range available including everything from a dock to charge and sync your handset to a speaker dock that charges your handset whilst filling the room with your music of choice. However, one issue faced with most docks is that you often need to remove your iPhone from its protective case before it can be docked but the Twelve South HiRise seeks to fix this problem.
The HiRise is unique in that it offers flexibility to work with a range of cases. From the very thin to the bulky offering extreme protection, the HiRise has an adjustable back stand that allows you to position it flush against the back of your case and an adjustable lightning clip that can be set at three heights to ensure it successfully connects to your handset. Twelve South are known for offering stylish Apple accessories and we recently spoke to the company where they explained that they are Apple Mac and iPhone users designing products that fix problems they face themselves. In the case of the HiRise, this evidently shows with the dock featuring the sleek metal graces and finish akin to the iMac ...
Yota Devices announced the YotaPhone 2 back in February at the MWC. The first generation YotaPhone was launched in December 2013 at an event in Russia and was launched in India recently. This year the launch event for the YotaPhone 2 is set for December 3rd in London. It will be an invitation-only event, says YotaPhone. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display, powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat).
. It also has a full-touch control on its always-on electronic paper display (EPD) on the other side. The full-touch E Paper screen offers up to 50 hours of battery life when reading on the always-on display, says the company.
YotaPhone 2 specifications
5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED multi touch main display
4.7-inch (960 × 540 pixels) EPD full touch rear screen
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor
8MP auto focus rear camera with LED flash, 1080p full HD video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Dimensions – 144 x 69.5 x 8.9 mm; Weight - 140g
2GB RAM, 32GB Internal memory
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n /ac, Bluetoooth v4.0, GPS w/A-GPS + GLONASS
2550 mAh battery with wireless charging
It comes in Black and White colors. We should ...
Google Nexus 6 made by Motorola is finally available for pre-order in India from Flipkart. It is priced at Rs. 43,999 for the 32GB variant and the 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 48,999. It comes in Midnight Blue and Cloud White colors and would ship early December. It first appeared on Google Play Store in India along with the price tag. The Nexus 6 has a 5.96-inch Quad HD screen, powered by a 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop).
It also comes with several pre-order offers from Flipkart that includes, up to Rs. 10,000 discount in exchange for old smartphones, 3 months Flipkart First subscription, Rs. 1500 cash back for HDFC/ICICI credit card users for 6, 9 and 12 month EMI and free pre-selected Flipkart eBooks worth Rs. 2100.
Google Nexus 6 specifications
5.96" (1440×2560 pixels) 16:9 AMOLED display with 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ 8084-AB) processor with Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers
Water Resistant
13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, OIS, Sony IMX 214 sensor, f/20 aperture, 4K video recording
2MP front-facing camera
10.1mm thick and weighs 184 grams
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS, ...
Dropbox has updated iOS app with new features and improvements. The app now focuses on making the service easier to use for people who rely on accessibility technology.
Dropbox says that it has improved the app from top to bottom based on its own customer research and feedback from the AppleVis community. The improved software makes it easier for people to use the app with Apple’s VoiceOver feature that will announce the sign-in button and when activated, display the sign-in screen.
Thumbnails on the Photo tab have become more descriptive and now display the title of the photo. It’s also easier to enable or disable passcode protection from within the app. Finally, a new button has been added to to close out the “More Actions” menu option while using VoiceOver, which should make it quicker to get back to what a user was doing.
"This is just the start for us — we’re looking forward to working closely with the accessibility community and enhancing the usability of our products for everyone. As part of that effort, we’re also looking for users to provide feedback on our VoiceOver support as we continue improving our app."
posted Dropbox in a blog.
Earlier this month, Dropbox partnered Microsoft in order to ...
MHL introduced MHL 3.0 with support for 4K last year. Now it has introduced MHL Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) cable that is compatible the upcoming USB Type-C reversible connector that can support the MHL 3 specification, which includes 4K video, double the data rate from 4.8 Gbps to 9.6 Gbps and multi-channel surround sound audio. Mobile devices with USB Type-C MHL Alt Mode can also connect to HDMI legacy displays using adapters that support MHL-to-HDMI protocol conversion.
Commenting on the new MHL Alternate Mode calbe, Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO, said,
The USB Type-C cable and connector is designed to be a long-lasting, robust solution that is ideal for all platforms and devices. The USB-IF will be working in conjunction with MHL, LLC to establish complementary certification and compliance programs to properly support USB Type-C hosts and devices that incorporate MHL Alt Mode. The USB-IF is also in the process of developing joint port identification guidelines. We’re coordinating with MHL, LLC to ensure consumers can recognize when MHL Alt Mode is supported on USB Type-C devices.
MHL is now present in more than 650 million devices and upcoming mobile devices with a USB Type-C connector and built to support the MHL Alt Mode will be able to connect to MHL TVs, monitors, AVRs, ...
