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HERE Maps has finally landed on the Google Play Store. The maps and navigational app from Nokia is available as a free download for Android devices.
Prior to this, HERE for Android was available as an open beta for all those interested, but could only be installed by side-loading it onto your device. Nokia HERE Maps includes turn-by-turn directions and points-of-interest, live traffic info and public transport maps and directions. One of key features of the HERE maps is that it allows users to download the map of entire region and use it when offline as in without a data connection.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9P3xf85R1w
Just yesterday, HERE added its voice navigational feature to 18 more countries bringing the total number to 118 countries for Windows Phone and now it is adding the same to the Android app. It offers complete road coverage for 10 countries viz, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Paraguay, Saint Helena while the it has lesser coverage of the roads in the other 8 countries viz Angola, Bangladesh, Nepal, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
HERE has also improved the stability and performance of the app and fixed a voice-related navigation bug. The app was previously available as APK download ...
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Intex Technologies has launched BT ROCK portable speakers in the Intex Technologies’ X series family. It has one button and one time pairing speaker that has an unique design and offer up to 6 hours of playback with its built-in rechargeable battery. Other than Bluetooth, it has USB port to play audio files from a pen drive, AUX input to play audio from entry-level phones or iPods that doesn't have Bluetooth.
Intex BT ROCK Specifications
Output Power 3Wx2
Frequency Response - 20Hz~20kHz
Input Power: USB 5V DC
FM Radio
Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0 and AUX input
Battery - Built-in 1000mA/7.4Vx2
Size: 3 inches
The Intex BT ROCK comes in blue and purple colors and is priced at Rs. 3100. It is available through the Intex's distribution network of 1100+ distributors and 80,000+ dealers across India.
One of the first devices to be released following the completion of Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices and Services Division was the Lumia 830, a handset that brings the style and features of the Lumia 930 flagship to a lesser price point. The Lumia 830 looks almost identical to the Lumia 930 yet with a few lesser specs, offers an impressive package with an even more impressive price tag. The Lumia 830 has landed in Bright Orange and first up is our Unboxing and hands on gallery.
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Like the Lumia 930 (and the past Lumia handsets), the Lumia 830 looks and feels like a Nokia Lumia handset. One of the last devices to be devised by Nokia before the sale completed, the 830 is designed to replace the Lumia 820 as Nokia's answer to the mid-to-high range market. It sports a 5 inch 720p HD display (a drop from 1080p on the Lumia 930) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, Nokia ClearBlack display and 294 pixels per inch density.
Our handset is the orange Lumia 830 and this stands out in an industry where manufacturers tend not to sway too much from the norm (which is currently gold, black and white). Like the Lumia ...
It turns out that yesterday’s rumor about Android Wear smartwatches being next in line for Lollipop update was indeed true. Today, Google has officially announced the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its Wear smartwatch platform.
The update is not only about bumping up the Android version number, but it also comes with several new enhancements.
One of the exciting additions, which also turns out to be one of the most advertised feature of Android Wear is the watch faces on the Google Play Store. You now have several new watch faces in the store and you can download them right away. There’s also a new watch face API out for the developers, so you can expect some crazy ones in the coming days.
Google says that the Android Wear app Android will be getting an update over the next week, which will eventually allow you to easily browse, download and switch watch faces. Apart from announcing the update, the internet giant hasn’t revealed any details regarding the features that come bundled with the Lollipop release for Wear.
Here’s a list of smartwatches that are going to receive the Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop update - ASUS ZenWatch, LG G Watch, ...
Google has given Hangouts for Android a major makeover. The mobile chat and SMS app is getting smarter with new features and enhancements that will bring it in line with other messaging apps.
First up, Hangouts is getting into the latest trend of stickers. The app is offering 16 sticker packs including cats, bubbles, festive stickers and more. Secondly, when someone asks “where are you?” during a chat, Hangouts will automatically surface a “share my location” button. After tapping the button a map of your surroundings will appear that can be chosen for Hangouts to share your actual Google Maps location.
Hangouts is even adding filters to videos including sepia, vignette, and a black and white option to make your video conversation more fun. Finally, similar to WhatApp and other mobile messaging apps, Hangouts will now add the "last seen" time stamp to conversations that will let your friends know when you were last available on Hangouts.
Some of these new features make use of the natural language processing (NLP) and AI tech Google acquired with its purchase of Emu in August. In addition to these features, Android Police points out that the Hangouts has added the ability to switch between Google Voice and carrier SMS without diving into the app ...
The Delhi High Court has given an “ex-parte” injunction to ban Xiaomi from importing or selling phones in India, as per a latest report from SpicyIP. The Chinese smartphone maker received the order from court order for infringing on Ericsson’s Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
The report says that the court found that Xiaomi in the past had not responded to 6 repeated communication from Ericsson. Ericsson has also filed similar patent cases against Micromax, Gionee and Intex, but as Xiaomi had failed to respond to any communications, the court has taken the measure decision.
"While we haven't received an official notice from the Delhi High Court, our legal team is currently evaluating the situation based on the information we have.India is a very important market for Xiaomi and we will respond promptly as needed and in full compliance with Indian laws. Moreover, we are open to working with Ericsson to resolve this matter amicably".
Xiaomi India Head, Manu Jain, responded to the Delhi High Court Injunction.
The court has appointed local commissioners to ensure that this order is implemented and all Xiaomi imports are banned however, Xiaomi is yet to receive legal notice from Delhi High Court. Moving on, the report further added that the ...
Earlier today, Google announced the Android Wear 5.0 Lollipop update. In addition to the update, Google also announced that the official API for Android Wear watch faces is available to developers.
Developers are being given full access to the Watch Face API, which means that we will all soon enjoy legitimate watch face apps. The new API officially allows developers to customize the user interface on Android Wear devices, enhancing the overall user experience across the platform. Developers can now also submit their apps to be designated as Android Wear apps to make it easier for Wear users to discover them.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK38PJZmIW8
The company has also published a video to help give some guidelines to developers on how to take advantage of the API and help them get started. Google is also asking developers to transition their watch faces to new API by January 31st, as after that the company will completely remove support for watch faces that are not built with the API. Besides updating Android 5.0 and releasing API, Google is also releasing watch faces to Google Play Store.
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iBall has launched Slide Octa A41, the company's first tablet with a 7-inch Full HD display and an Octa-Core processor. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, comes with 3G support via SIM card slot and has voice calling capabilities. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.
iBall Slide Octa A41 specifications
7-inch (1200 x 1920 pixels) capacitive 5-point multi-touch display
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
1.7GHz True Octa-Core Cortex A7 processor
2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
Single micro SIM with voice calling
8MP autofocus rear camera with flash
5MP front-facing camera
Dimensions: 193 x 115 x 8 mm
3G HSPA+ 21Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
3500mAh battery
The iBall Slide Octa A41 comes in Black and Brown colors and is priced at Rs. 12999. It is now available for purchase from Flipkart. Specifications of the tablet are good on paper for the price.
Apple and IBM have officially released a first wave of business focused iOS apps, following their collaboration announcement in July this year. The main aim of the partnership was to bring iPhones and iPads to enterprise customers.
Available exclusively for iPhone and iPad, the apps are specialized and designed for businesses including banking, retail, insurance, financial services, telecommunications and for governments and airlines.Unlike other iOS apps, IBM MobileFirst apps are not available in the iTunes app store. Companies will have to work directly with IBM to have them installed on iOS devices.
“This is a big step for iPhone and iPad in the enterprise, and we can’t wait to see the exciting new ways organizations will put iOS devices to work. The business world has gone mobile, and Apple and IBM are bringing together the world’s best technology with the smartest data and analytics to help businesses redefine how work gets done.”
said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
The apps launching today through the partnership include Plan Flight and Passenger+ for the travel industry, Advise & Grow and Trusted Advice for the banking and financial industries, Retention (insurance), Case Advice and Incident Aware for government, Sales Assist and Pick & Pack ...
Facebook has added its popular Trending Topics section on mobile. Available on Android devices, the trending tool allows users to see what topics and stories are most popular on Facebook.
Facebook had first launched Trending Topics in January this year on the Web. The feature on the mobile includes a more organized layout that separates things like news stories from what your friends are saying about a specific topic. When you click or tap on a trending topic, you will find five new sections giving topics more content and deeper context.
The first two sections, “In the Story” and “Articles” will show you posts from people who are part of a story and how news organizations are covering the story, respectively. While “Friends and Groups” shows you what Facebook users in your network are saying, “Near the Scene” shows you posts from Facebook users near where the story is unfolding, and “Live Feed” shows you a real-time stream of reactions from Facebook users around the world. The feed below the new sections will continue to display relevant posts ranked by engagement, timeliness and other factors.
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Currently, the Trending Topics feature is available only on Android in the US and it will roll out to iOS and other countries ...
Yesterday we reported that Google has started rolling out YouTube Offline Playback in India for Android. Today Google has officially launched offline playback feature for both Android and iOS devices in India. This lets you take videos offline to watch later during short periods of low or no internet connectivity. You can update to the latest version of YouTube on Android and iOS to experience offline playback in India.
You can add videos to watch it offline by selecting an icon below the video or by selecting Add to Offline from a video’s context menu. Once added, an available offline icon will be displayed below the video. There is a separate playlist called Offline, to view all the videos that are saved offline.
You can also remove the saved videos if you don't need them anymore or if you are running out of space on your device. If you have less than 5% of storage space remaining, you won’t be able to add videos to offline. There is a separate offline setting that lets you select the video quality and select option to add over Wi-Fi only.
Commenting on the new offline feature, John Harding, Vice President of Engineering at YouTube, said,
In a country like ...
Rumors about Samsung Galaxy S6 are on the rise as specs of the phone has once again surfaced. The Galaxy S6 has appeared in AnTuTu benchmark test again after it had surfaced last week on the same benchmarking site.
Similar to the previous leak, the AnTuTu screenshot show that the Galaxy S6 will have a 5.5 QHD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, a Samsung Exynos octa-core 64-bit processor, 3 GB of RAM, Android 5.0 Lollipop, and a 16 megapixel rear camera. It is not mentioned if there is a microSD slot, but it does show 32 GB of onboard storage and that the smartphone is running on the newest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
Last week's AnTuTu benchmark lead had showed that the Galaxy S6 will have a 20MP camera while the latest one shows a 16MP camera. The report also hints that the Galaxy S6 will come in two variants with different processors, depending on the markets in which the handsets launch. Yesterday, a Korean Media report stated that Samsung Galaxy S6 Exynos variant will come with a Cat.10 LTE modem.
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Samsung have appointed former Nokia and Microsoft Mobile Devices boss Conor Pierce as their new Vice President for mobile and IT in the UK & Ireland. Conor Pierce, who headed up Nokia's Mobile Devices division in the region, left Microsoft in October following the acquisition of Nokia and replaced outbound Samsung VP Simon Stanford.
Pierce is widely attributed for being instrumental in improving the market share of Windows Phone and Lumia in the UK with various incentives including Nokia Connection (now Lumia Connection), a retail training scheme that incentivized and rewarded sales of Lumia handsets. Upon his sudden departure from Microsoft two months ago, Pierce was widely tipped by industry insiders to replace Stanford at Samsung, who is departing after five years with the Korean manufacturer.
At Samsung, Pierce is likely to be involved in all aspects of mobile and IT within the UK and Ireland and will report to new UK and Ireland President Andy Griffiths who is set to join Samsung in February.
Griffiths said:
“The smartphone market is the biggest consumer technology market there is. That market is evolving rapidly and in order to stay where we are right now, at the top, we need to be continuously reinventing our product ...
HERE Maps has finally landed on the Google Play Store. The maps and navigational app from Nokia is available as a free download for Android devices.
Prior to this, HERE for Android was available as an open beta for all those interested, but could only be installed by side-loading it onto your device. Nokia HERE Maps includes turn-by-turn directions and points-of-interest, live traffic info and public transport maps and directions. One of key features of the HERE maps is that it allows users to download the map of entire region and use it when offline as in without a data connection.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9P3xf85R1w
Just yesterday, HERE added its voice navigational feature to 18 more countries bringing the total number to 118 countries for Windows Phone and now it is adding the same to the Android app. It offers complete road coverage for 10 countries viz, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Iraq, Libya, Mauritania, Mauritius, Paraguay, Saint Helena while the it has lesser coverage of the roads in the other 8 countries viz Angola, Bangladesh, Nepal, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
HERE has also improved the stability and performance of the app and fixed a voice-related navigation bug. The app was previously available as APK download ...
Corning announced the Gorilla Glass 4 in November and it recently confirmed that both the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4 smartphones have Gorilla Glass 4 protection. Today Corning has introduced the Gorilla Glass 4 in India, aiming to tap into the rapidly growing consumer electronic market in India.
It is manufactured using Corning’s proprietary fusion draw process and maintains the thinness, durability and optical clarity for which Gorilla Glass is known, while drastically improving drop performance. Corning says that the Gorilla Glass 4 has been tested for performance when subjected to sharp contact damage, such as asphalt and other real-world surfaces.
Highlights of Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Enhanced retained strength after use
High resistance to scratch and sharp contact damage
Improved drop performance
Superior surface quality
Available thicknesses – 0.4 mm – 2.0 mm
Speaking about the launch, Amit Bansal, president, Corning Technologies, India, said,
We see significant potential for Gorilla® Glass 4 in India and are frequently speaking to Indian OEMs to understand their requirements. It is one of the fastest growing consumer electronics markets in the world and it therefore makes perfect sense to equip manufactures here with the very best in cover glass technology.
Product sampling and shipment for Gorilla Glass 4 are under way with Corning’s global customers, ...
Jabra has launched Sport Pulse, the company's latest earphones and the world’s first stereo earbuds with integrated heart rate monitor in India. It also comes with Sport Life Application offering all-in-one training solution including in-ear biometric heart rate monitoring, option to set goals based on distance, time or calories burned. It has immersive Dolby sound and real-time voice coaching.
Highlights of Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless earphones
Wireless Sports earbuds with Dolby sound enhancement and biometric built-in heart rate monitor
Jabra SPORT LIFE application to calibrate for an optimal fit & heart rate measurement, as well as integrated training management and three sophisticated fitness tests
Control music and calls directly from the headphones in-line controls
IP55 Certified, drop, strength, dirt, temperature & humidity tested - US Military Standard
Works with most popular fitness applications on iOS and Android devices to provide pace and distance alerts
Built-in Microphone
Built-in rechargeable Lithium Ion battery offers Talk Time: Up to 5 hours; Standby Time: Up to 240 hour; Music Play Time: 5 hours
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXS79c4cnx8
Commenting on the launch, Darcy Clarkson, Senior Vice President at Jabra Consumer Solutions, said,
Jabra has a strong legacy of innovation in wearable technology and Sport Pulse Wireless is no exception. These are world’s first earbuds to have an integrated heart rate monitor, heralding the next generation of intelligent audio solutions ...
It looks like Flipkart is eyeing to raise another round of funding that may be between $700 million and $1 billion, as per latest report from Livemint.
The homegrown e-commerce player is currently valued at $6 billion and is expected to reach $11-$12 billion after the fresh round of funding. As per the report minimum three new investors will participate in the latest round of funding, which is expected to be closed within the next 45 days. Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, is one of the new investors Flipkart, said the report.
The prospective round of funding will help Flipkart to pursue its aggressive market share acquisition strategy. Flipkart secured $210 million from DST Global in May this year that was followed by the whopping $1 billion (Rs 6,000 Cr) funding from new and existing investors in July.
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After some confusion over the release date, the unique Samsung Galaxy Note Edge smartphone has now finally launched in the UK. Carphone Warehouse have updated their website to show that both the Black and White Galaxy Note Edge handsets are in stock and available on Pay Monthly plans or SIM free with free next day delivery.
For those wanting the new Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung is still listing a delivery date of 18th December whilst Vodafone - who are confirmed as having a UK network exclusive - are yet to confirm the launch date (although our sources state 18th December). Carphone Warehouse will also be the only place to buy the Note Edge in White as they've secured a UK exclusive on the white variant.
Carphone Warehouse have seemingly stole a march on the competition but being one of the first to own the Note Edge certainly won't come cheap. To get the Note Edge for free, pay monthly deals start from £58.50 per month for new customers (unlimited minutes, texts and 10GB 4G+ data each month) whilst those upgrading can get the handset for £53.50 per month on a 3G plan (unlimited minutes/texts, 4G data) or the same 4G plan above.
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Instagram has announced that it has more than 300 million monthly users. The popular photo sharing app has revealed that over 70 million photos and videos are shared daily, a rise from 60 million since March.
"We’re thrilled to watch this community thrive and witness the amazing connections people make over shared passions and journeys. As Instagram gets bigger, we’re focused on helping you discover photos and videos from people who you care about, whether it’s a friend or your favorite musician".
posted Instagram on a company blog.
Instagram has 200 million active users at the end of March which means that it has grown 50 percent in the past nine months alone. The 300 million user base makes Instagram larger than Twitter which had 284 million monthly active users as of the third quarter. Along with the increased user base, Instagram has also announced that it will be introducing verified profiles for public figures and companies.
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Intex has launched Aqua Xtreme, the company's latest Octa-Core smartphone in the Aqua series with a 6.99 mm sleek design. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, is powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to the Intex Aqua i5 Octa that was launched earlier this month.
Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies, said,
Intex has always ensured superior quality products for consumers. Keeping in mind the cluttered market of feature rich phone, Aqua Xtreme is purely pragmatic in nature. With the launch of Xtreme, we intend to provide high-end features to users at a remarkable price to mass market. Xtreme is a combination of supreme configuration device which users willingly to pay.
Intex Aqua Xtreme specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with with scratch resistant Dragon Trail Glass protection
1.7GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor
2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with MicroSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 5.0 Lollipop
Dual SIM
13MP rear camera with LED Flash
5MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
2000 mAh battery
The Intex Aqua i5 Octa ...
Xolo has announced that it will offer free JBL headphones worth Rs 1,999 on purchase of selected devices. The limited period offer can be availed on purchase of five Xolo devices Q1200, Q1010i, 8X-1000 (with HIVE Inside), Play 8X-1100 & Q1020.
Xolo is offering JBL -T26C on ear headphones on the purchase of the aforementioned devices. In order to redeem a free JBL Headphone post purchase, customer needs to visit http://www.xolo.in/jbl-offer/ and submit the purchase information with personal details. XOLO will then dispatch the Headphone to all verified records on the address shared by the customer.
Here is a quick look at the key specs of the Xolo devices that are offering the free JBL headphones
1. Q1200: With 5-inch HD IPS display, 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor, 1GB RAM and 8 MP rear camera with Exmor R™ Sensor, Q1200 is packed with smart features including gesture control and voice recognition technology, inside a compact hardware. The device is priced at 9,999.
2. Q1020: Q1020 boasts of a classy design as it comes with wooden finish at the edges. It comes with a 5-inch HD IPS display, 1.3 GHz quad core processor and 13 MP front camera with Exmor RS™ Sensor. It is available at Rs, 10,499 only.
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