December 19, 2014, 2:45 am
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Micromax has launched Canvas Tab P470, the company’s latest tablet with 3G connectivity and voice calling capabilities. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. It has 21 pre-loaded languages, packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 3200mAh battery that promises up to 11 hours of talk time.
Micromax Canvas Tab P470 specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8312 processor with Mali 400 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM with voice calling
5MP Fixed Focus rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
3200mAh battery
The Micromax Canvas Tab P470 comes in Classy Silver and Mystic Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 6,999. It will be available across India from December 20th.
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December 19, 2014, 3:11 am
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Last month a Korea Time report said that Samsung is planning to shut down its ChatOn messaging service. Soon after that Samsung denied saying that those were just rumors. Today Samsung has confirmed that it will shut down its ChatOn services in all markets except for the US in February 2015.
In an official statement, Samsung said:
On February 1, 2015, ChatON will be discontinued in all markets except the United States, as we strive to meet evolving consumer needs by focusing on our core services. We remain committed to offering services that cater to our consumers' lifestyles and add value to their everyday lives.
Users would be able to back up their data before the shutdown. ChatOn was first launched in 2011 and is said to be used in 120 countries. Even though it comes pre-installed on Samsung devices it is not being used by every Samsung smartphone user since there are a lot of alternatives. ChatOn has only 50 million monthly active users (MAUs), which is very low compared to its competitors such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber and WeChat.
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December 19, 2014, 3:33 am
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Rockstar Games have finally launched the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Android. In the game, you play Huang Lee searches for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world after being left to die. The game was launched for iOS four years back. The latest update for iPhone and iPad brings new highly customizable touchscreen controls, physical controller support, high resolution widescreen display on supported devices and full Retina Display resolution.
This even works on Google Nexus Player and Amazon Fire TV since it is a universal game, sas the company.
Highlights of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Epic storyline with tons of side-missions, addictive mini-games and hidden collectibles
Widescreen resolution support
Support for Android TV devices
Updated, highly customizable touchscreen controls
Enhanced graphics, lighting and explosion effects
Compatible with select Android Bluetooth and USB controllers
Integrated with Immersion tactile effects
Download GTA: Chinatown Wars ($4.99 / Rs. 300) - Android | iPhone and iPad | Amazon
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December 19, 2014, 3:51 am
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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) with 16GB of internal storage went on sale in India back in September for Rs. 31,999. New Moto X with leather back and bamboo finish went on sale later for Rs. 33,999. Today Flipkart has announced that the 32GB variant of the Moto X (2014) will go on sale in India on December 22nd.
Other than the internal storage, the 32GB variant has similar specifications, including a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.25 lens, dual LED flashes with a circular ring around it and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 2GB RAM and 2300mAh battery.
The Motorola Moto X (2014) 32GB Black and Royal Blue are listed on Flipkart as coming soon. We should know the pricing when it goes on sale on Monday. Check out our Motorola Moto X (2014) review, if you are looking to buy the smartphone.
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December 19, 2014, 3:54 am
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The BBC Panorama report into Apple's supply chain only aired last night but the company has been quick in its response. In an exclusive email leaked to the Telegraph, the company's CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Operation Jeff Williams have issues a response that says they are "deeply offended" by the BBC's allegations.
In the email - which was sent to around 5,000 staff in the UK, William said both himself and Cook were
"...deeply offended by the suggestion that Apple would break a promise to the workers in our supply chain or mislead our customers in any way. Panorama’s report implied that Apple isn't improving working conditions," he continued. "Let me tell you, nothing could be further from the truth."
Williams went on to say that the company had shared various facts and perspective with the BBC in advance but they were "clearly missing from their programme".
In the Panorama report, the BBC claimed that although Apple clearly outlining the standards it expects its supply chain to adhere to, the reality was that very little had changed and workers will still forced to work long hours (in some cases over 20 percent more than Apple's max guidelines). The report also ...
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December 19, 2014, 4:43 am
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Vodafone has announced that it has started offering free Wi-Fi connectivity in Delhi's Khan Market area for both Vodafone and Non-Vodafone subscribers. This covers most frequented hotspots like ROUTE 04, SOY, Choko La, Big Chill, Pure Punjab, Chonas, Town Hall and Khan Chacha. Last year Airtel partnered with Google to launch Free Zone to access some Google Apps for free. I experienced a similar free WiFi service at Hyderabad Airport powered by Tata Docomo. Other operators should follow this.
To enjoy Vodafone-powered free Wi-Fi
Vodafone customers can SMS ACT TRYWIFI to 111 to access the Wi-Fi to avail 50 MB data every day for 30 days.
Non-Vodafone customers can collect their vouchers from the outlets in the area and enjoy free Wi-Fi for 20 mins. Post 20 min they can take another free voucher. Free service is available for a month in Khan Market
Regarding the new free Wi-Fi, Vodafone said:
Khan Market is a prominent place in the national capital where thousands of people mostly youngsters visit every day for Leisure, dine-in, business and shopping purposes. Covering the entire Khan Market, the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspot would ensure seamless connectivity across the market.
The launch is in sync with the emerging trends of data consumption especially by the younger generation for whom ...
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December 19, 2014, 5:47 am
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Sony has released its CES 2015 teaser, titled Welcome to the New World. The 43-second teaser hints at the upcoming devices including its sleek Z series device. It shows Lollipop, which clearly denotes that its upcoming smartphones and tablets would run on Android 5.0 Lollipop. Check out the teaser below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gC_NIVpXf4
Unofficial Xperia Blog website has analysed each and every frame of the video. According to the guesses, the number 5 at two places hint at the Sony's press conference on January 5th and sound waves could mean new audio technology or new audio products. The word BRILLIANCE written in colorful lights and Paris by day and night could mean new camera capabilities.
It is not clear what all devices Sony plans to introduce at CES 2015, but it is likely to introduce new Xperia smartphone or tablet, Televisions and other audio/video products and accessories. The Sony CES 2015 press conference is slated for January 5, 2015 5:00 PM PST (Jan 6, 2015 6:30AM IST). Hope Sony would reveal more teasers in coming weeks.
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December 19, 2014, 7:42 pm
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Spice and Google launched the Spice Dream UNO H (Mi-498H) earlier this week for Rs. 6,499. The Spice Dream UNO H has complete Hindi keyboard, voice input and Hindi versions of popular Google products such as Chrome, Search, YouTube and Google Maps. It also comes pre-loaded with exclusive Hindi applications such as Aajtak, Sony live and Hungama.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhBMzED4Yfc
Box Contents
Spice Dream UNO H smartphone in black
Normal earphones with mic
USB travel charging plug
Micro USB cable
Scratch guard
Information guide and Warranty card in Hindi
The hardware and the specifications are similar to the Dream UNO
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with Mali-400 GPU
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM
5MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1700mAh battery
The Dream UNO H is targeted at 300 million Hindi speaking population in the country and it offers stock Android experience. Google already promised to provide Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update for the Android One devices. Google is already working with several OEMs to bring new Android One devices in coming months.
Srivatsan contributed to this report
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December 19, 2014, 9:41 pm
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Flipkart today announced that it has received US$ 700 million investment with new investors: Baillie Gifford, Greenoaks Capital, Steadview Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates and Qatar Investment Authority, along with existing investors: DST Global, GIC, ICONIQ Capital and Tiger Global, who also participated in this latest financing round.
Last week there were reports that the online retail giant received $180 million from Hong Kong-based investment firm Steadview Capital, valuing the company at over $11 billion. Flipkart secured $210 million from DST Global earlier this May that was followed by $1 billion (Rs. 6,000 Cr) funding from new and existing investors in July.
The company acquired fashion and lifestyle portal Myntra in May to further strengthen its position. Flipkart competes with Snapdeal that secured $627 million in funding from SoftBank in October while Amazon announced $2 billion investmentt in India.
As with previous funds raised, these funds will be used towards long-term strategic investments in India and to build a world-class technology company, delivering superior customer experiences, said Flipkart.
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December 19, 2014, 11:11 pm
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Motorola just announced that it has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Moto X (2nd Gen) in India. The Lollipop update brings all-new material design, better touch screen interactions, quick notifications on the lock screen and more. As usual the OS is almost stock with added features from Motorola.
Check out the official changelog
Material Design - You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device - from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
Notifications UI & Priorities
New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear ...
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December 28, 2014, 10:43 pm
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Few days after announcing that it will charge for VoIP calls at standard rates and introducing separate VoIP packs, Airtel today announced that it will not be implementing VoIP packs. Airtel's new move will be welcomed by customers since the company was heavily criticized by consumers after it decided to implement separate data charges for VoIP data on Skype, Viber and other apps.
Airtel said that it will wait for TRAI's consultation paper on issues relating to services offered by OTT players including VOIP. In an official statement, Airtel said,
In view of the news reports that a consultation paper will be issued shortly by TRAI on issues relating to services offered by OTT players including VOIP, we have decided not to implement our proposed launch of VoIP packs.
We have no doubt that as a result of the consultation process a balanced outcome would emerge that would not only protect the interests of all stakeholders and viability of this important sector but would also encourage much-needed investments in spectrum and roll out of data networks to fulfil the objective of digital India.
We should know more details about TRAI's new proposal regarding services offered by over-the-top (OTT) players in upcoming consultation paper. Earlier ...
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December 28, 2014, 10:44 pm
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Samsung is said to be working on a high end Galaxy tablet. The company, according to a import/export site is developing a 10 inch Galaxy Tab 5 tablet.
The tablet which currently bears the model number SM-T555 will run reportedly on Android 5.0. Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 is expected to larger than its predecessor, Tab 4 which has a 7 inch screen. The Zauba listing on the site shows the price of the tablet as Rs 22,571 that translates to $354. Soon after being listed on the site, Samsung imported a different 7 inch tablet under the model number SM-T116 into India for testing. It is not for retail sale and instructions show that it is to be destroyed following the completion of testing. For this one 30 units have been imported with a value of around $101 put on each.
Information regarding the specifications set of the Galaxy Tab 5 are scarce at the moment. Meanwhile, Samsung is working on its next flagship Galaxy S6 that is said to have 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.
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December 28, 2014, 11:32 pm
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It looks like LG is preparing to launch a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 competitor. The company is reportedly working on a new model of G series that will have high end features.
The LG G 3 successor or the G 4 will come with a stylus and most likely be a phablet. In case of the specs, the report says that the LG G4 might have a QHD display, Snapdragon 810 64 bit processor, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB / 64 GB of internal storage. The phone is also expected to feature a 20.7 MP camera and 3,500mAh battery.
It is said that LG will unveil the G4 at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in March 2015. There is no official word from LG regarding the phone yet. LG launched the G 3 this year check out our review here.
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December 29, 2014, 1:22 am
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Microsoft Lumia 1330 phablet has appeared in GFX benchmark. The phone which will not bear Nokia branding has come into limelight after the alleged Lumia 1320 successor.
According to the benchmark, the Nokia RM-1062, which would possibly be released as the Microsoft Lumia 1330, features a 5.7-inch 720p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM, and 32GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 14MP rear camera and 5MP camera for selfies.
The report also confirms two variants of the same device (RM-1066 and RM-1067) recently spotted on certification website FCC. The said devices are said to be two possible variants of the Lumia 1330, with one being a single-SIM variant while the other a double-SIM one. According to Windows Phone cross promotion network AdDuplex, the Lumia 1330 includes model numbers RM-1062, RM-1063, RM-1064, RM-1065, RM-1066 and RM-1067. The device has already visited FCC and appeared in GFX benchmark, Microsoft might soon announce the device.
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December 29, 2014, 1:46 am
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HTC has started sending invites for the CES 2015 event, according to a report from a weibo user in China. According to the invite, HTC is likely to launch a new smartphone with a huge camera sensor. There are different colors in the image, so the device could come in a range of colors like its earlier Desire series smartphones.
Detailed specifications of the HTC One M9 codenamed Hima surfaced recently. According to earlier rumors, the HTC Hima is expected to come with a 5-inch 1080p display, powered by a Snapdragon 810 processor, runs on Android 5.0 with Sense 7.0 on top, 3GB of RAM, a 20.7MP rear-facing camera, either a 13MP or 4MP UltraPixel front-facing camera and a 2840mAh battery. It also revealed dual front-facing speakers and gray, silver, gold, and gunmetal gold colors.
It is not clear if HTC plans to introduce the One M9 at CES 2015 itself or wait till MWC. It could also launch a new mid-range Desire smartphone. As you can see from the image, the event is scheduled on January 5th, a day before the CES starts. We should know the timing of the HTC event in coming days.
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December 29, 2014, 2:25 am
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Pinterest has announced that it will open its Promoted Pins program for advertisers. The popular scrapbooking network was available for certain advertisers for more than eight months in beta.
Pinterest has revealed that starting January 1st 2015, Pinterest will allow marketers to pay for and place ads across its site in the form of ‘Promoted Pins. The company is claiming that the limited marketers that were involved in the beta testing program have reported a 30% increase in "earmed media". Pinterest says advertisers will have access to more ad formats and advanced targeting. The company is also testing out an auction-based marketing product, based on clicks rather than impressions, but they’re not releasing information on that program yet.
In addition,Pinterest is also introducing Pinstitute, that allows advertisers to learn about and share best practices for promoting brands on the site. It is a program for businesses to learn how to connect with Pinners, and how to see a better return.
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December 29, 2014, 2:57 am
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J2 Interactive, the developers of the popular MX Player view player app for Android has been redesigned with Material Design finally that includes some UI changes, in the latest update (version 1.7.35). Even though the changes are minor, this will now suit the Android 5.0 devices perfectly.
In addition to the Material Design, the update also adds new themes in 8 new colors that includes, Red, Pink, Yellow, Brown, Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Violet, in addition to Black and White colors. It also adds support for styling of playback screen interface. Check out the complete change log below.
Applied Material design.
Added more themes.
Support styling of playback screen interface. (Settings are under Playback screen > Menu > Display > Settings > Style)
Fixed broken HW+ decoder on some Xperia devices.
You can get the latest update of MX Player from the Google Play Store. If you are not aware, the MX Player is available as free ad-supported version and ad-free MX Player Pro costs $5.99 / Rs. 390.
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December 29, 2014, 3:26 am
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Uber which was recently banned in Delhi following rape allegations has introduced a couple of new features focusing on safety. The company has laid out some additional passenger safety measures.
All Uber drivers will undergo another, more thorough background checks, ensuring "authentic and valid police verification." Uber will be hiring local "safety experts" to verrify the drivers and their paperwork and keep and eye out for fraudulent hires, while coming up with more effective ways to screen drivers. The company is adding a local and dedicated customer support center that will specialize in resolving critical issues for our rider and driver community in India.
"We will work extensively on real-time incident prevention and redressal through technological innovation, process overhauls and partnerships.We are fully committed to making Uber the safest way to get around India and everyone at Uber, from San Francisco to Bangalore, is working hard to show that commitment."
posted Uber in a company blog.
Moving on Uber is establishing an improved ShareMyETA button within the app that is debuting first in India. It will enable you to send your hired car's live position and driver details to worried friends. Uber is now operational in 10 Indian cities that includes, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, ...
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December 29, 2014, 3:44 am
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After some reports of Xiaomi raising more than $1 billion in its latest round of funding, the company today officially announced that it has completed raising US$1.1 billion in the latest funding. This values the company at US$45 billion, as expected, more than the US$40 billion valuation, according to reports released last month.
The Chinese smartphone maker became the third largest smartphone maker in the world as its Q3 2014 sales hit 17.3 million units, according to IDC report. Xiaomi also announced that it will launch a new flagship smartphone in January 2015. We still don't have any specifications of the smartphone or the exact launch date. This is likely to be called Mi 5, since it is the successor of the Mi 4 that is yet to launch in India.
Regarding the funding and its new flagship, Xiaomi co-founder and President Lin Bin, said
We just completed the latest round of funding last week, raising US$1.1 billion at valuation of US$45 billion. Investors include All-Stars Investment, DST, GIC, Hopu Fund and Yunfeng Capital among others. This is an affirmation of Xiaomi's stellar results in four years, and heralds a new phase for the company.
We will strive to continue bringing innovation to everyone, with a goal of producing high-quality, high-performance ...
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December 29, 2014, 4:04 am
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Xiaomi is reportedly foraying into PC market. The Chinese company is working on a 15 inch laptop which has a design similar to Apple's MacBook Air.
According to the leaked specifications, the machine is powered by Intel Haswell i7-4500U processor and 16GB RAM. It also sports a Full HD 15-inch display. The orange 'MI' branding is seen below the display while at the back too there is a silver ‘MI’ logo. The laptop also features a special orange colored function button that can take custom functions from the user.
Moving on the report says that Xiaomi may not use Windows on this laptop. Instead it may use its own custom operating systems likely based on some variant of Linux. As for the price, it is said that this Xiaomi laptop will retail for somewhere around 2999 Yuan which comes to around $481.
Xiaomi has already become the third largest smartphone maker in the world and has a huge demand for devices in countries like India. The Chinese smartphone maker revealed last week that it has sold more than 1 million handsets in India since its entry in July this year.
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Micromax has launched Canvas Tab P470, the company’s latest tablet with 3G connectivity and voice calling capabilities. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. It has 21 pre-loaded languages, packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 3200mAh battery that promises up to 11 hours of talk time.
Micromax Canvas Tab P470 specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT8312 processor with Mali 400 GPU
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Dual SIM with voice calling
5MP Fixed Focus rear camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
3200mAh battery
The Micromax Canvas Tab P470 comes in Classy Silver and Mystic Grey colors and is priced at Rs. 6,999. It will be available across India from December 20th.
Last month a Korea Time report said that Samsung is planning to shut down its ChatOn messaging service. Soon after that Samsung denied saying that those were just rumors. Today Samsung has confirmed that it will shut down its ChatOn services in all markets except for the US in February 2015.
In an official statement, Samsung said:
On February 1, 2015, ChatON will be discontinued in all markets except the United States, as we strive to meet evolving consumer needs by focusing on our core services. We remain committed to offering services that cater to our consumers' lifestyles and add value to their everyday lives.
Users would be able to back up their data before the shutdown. ChatOn was first launched in 2011 and is said to be used in 120 countries. Even though it comes pre-installed on Samsung devices it is not being used by every Samsung smartphone user since there are a lot of alternatives. ChatOn has only 50 million monthly active users (MAUs), which is very low compared to its competitors such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber and WeChat.
Rockstar Games have finally launched the Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Android. In the game, you play Huang Lee searches for honor, riches and revenge in the most dangerous and morally bankrupt city in the world after being left to die. The game was launched for iOS four years back. The latest update for iPhone and iPad brings new highly customizable touchscreen controls, physical controller support, high resolution widescreen display on supported devices and full Retina Display resolution.
This even works on Google Nexus Player and Amazon Fire TV since it is a universal game, sas the company.
Highlights of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Epic storyline with tons of side-missions, addictive mini-games and hidden collectibles
Widescreen resolution support
Support for Android TV devices
Updated, highly customizable touchscreen controls
Enhanced graphics, lighting and explosion effects
Compatible with select Android Bluetooth and USB controllers
Integrated with Immersion tactile effects
Download GTA: Chinatown Wars ($4.99 / Rs. 300) - Android | iPhone and iPad | Amazon
Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) with 16GB of internal storage went on sale in India back in September for Rs. 31,999. New Moto X with leather back and bamboo finish went on sale later for Rs. 33,999. Today Flipkart has announced that the 32GB variant of the Moto X (2014) will go on sale in India on December 22nd.
Other than the internal storage, the 32GB variant has similar specifications, including a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel camera with an f/2.25 lens, dual LED flashes with a circular ring around it and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 2GB RAM and 2300mAh battery.
The Motorola Moto X (2014) 32GB Black and Royal Blue are listed on Flipkart as coming soon. We should know the pricing when it goes on sale on Monday. Check out our Motorola Moto X (2014) review, if you are looking to buy the smartphone.
The BBC Panorama report into Apple's supply chain only aired last night but the company has been quick in its response. In an exclusive email leaked to the Telegraph, the company's CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Operation Jeff Williams have issues a response that says they are "deeply offended" by the BBC's allegations.
In the email - which was sent to around 5,000 staff in the UK, William said both himself and Cook were
"...deeply offended by the suggestion that Apple would break a promise to the workers in our supply chain or mislead our customers in any way. Panorama’s report implied that Apple isn't improving working conditions," he continued. "Let me tell you, nothing could be further from the truth."
Williams went on to say that the company had shared various facts and perspective with the BBC in advance but they were "clearly missing from their programme".
In the Panorama report, the BBC claimed that although Apple clearly outlining the standards it expects its supply chain to adhere to, the reality was that very little had changed and workers will still forced to work long hours (in some cases over 20 percent more than Apple's max guidelines). The report also ...
Vodafone has announced that it has started offering free Wi-Fi connectivity in Delhi's Khan Market area for both Vodafone and Non-Vodafone subscribers. This covers most frequented hotspots like ROUTE 04, SOY, Choko La, Big Chill, Pure Punjab, Chonas, Town Hall and Khan Chacha. Last year Airtel partnered with Google to launch Free Zone to access some Google Apps for free. I experienced a similar free WiFi service at Hyderabad Airport powered by Tata Docomo. Other operators should follow this.
To enjoy Vodafone-powered free Wi-Fi
Vodafone customers can SMS ACT TRYWIFI to 111 to access the Wi-Fi to avail 50 MB data every day for 30 days.
Non-Vodafone customers can collect their vouchers from the outlets in the area and enjoy free Wi-Fi for 20 mins. Post 20 min they can take another free voucher. Free service is available for a month in Khan Market
Regarding the new free Wi-Fi, Vodafone said:
Khan Market is a prominent place in the national capital where thousands of people mostly youngsters visit every day for Leisure, dine-in, business and shopping purposes. Covering the entire Khan Market, the deployment of Wi-Fi hotspot would ensure seamless connectivity across the market.
The launch is in sync with the emerging trends of data consumption especially by the younger generation for whom ...
Sony has released its CES 2015 teaser, titled Welcome to the New World. The 43-second teaser hints at the upcoming devices including its sleek Z series device. It shows Lollipop, which clearly denotes that its upcoming smartphones and tablets would run on Android 5.0 Lollipop. Check out the teaser below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gC_NIVpXf4
Unofficial Xperia Blog website has analysed each and every frame of the video. According to the guesses, the number 5 at two places hint at the Sony's press conference on January 5th and sound waves could mean new audio technology or new audio products. The word BRILLIANCE written in colorful lights and Paris by day and night could mean new camera capabilities.
It is not clear what all devices Sony plans to introduce at CES 2015, but it is likely to introduce new Xperia smartphone or tablet, Televisions and other audio/video products and accessories. The Sony CES 2015 press conference is slated for January 5, 2015 5:00 PM PST (Jan 6, 2015 6:30AM IST). Hope Sony would reveal more teasers in coming weeks.
Spice and Google launched the Spice Dream UNO H (Mi-498H) earlier this week for Rs. 6,499. The Spice Dream UNO H has complete Hindi keyboard, voice input and Hindi versions of popular Google products such as Chrome, Search, YouTube and Google Maps. It also comes pre-loaded with exclusive Hindi applications such as Aajtak, Sony live and Hungama.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhBMzED4Yfc
Box Contents
Spice Dream UNO H smartphone in black
Normal earphones with mic
USB travel charging plug
Micro USB cable
Scratch guard
Information guide and Warranty card in Hindi
The hardware and the specifications are similar to the Dream UNO
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with Mali-400 GPU
1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM
5MP rear camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1700mAh battery
The Dream UNO H is targeted at 300 million Hindi speaking population in the country and it offers stock Android experience. Google already promised to provide Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update for the Android One devices. Google is already working with several OEMs to bring new Android One devices in coming months.
Srivatsan contributed to this report
Flipkart today announced that it has received US$ 700 million investment with new investors: Baillie Gifford, Greenoaks Capital, Steadview Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates and Qatar Investment Authority, along with existing investors: DST Global, GIC, ICONIQ Capital and Tiger Global, who also participated in this latest financing round.
Last week there were reports that the online retail giant received $180 million from Hong Kong-based investment firm Steadview Capital, valuing the company at over $11 billion. Flipkart secured $210 million from DST Global earlier this May that was followed by $1 billion (Rs. 6,000 Cr) funding from new and existing investors in July.
The company acquired fashion and lifestyle portal Myntra in May to further strengthen its position. Flipkart competes with Snapdeal that secured $627 million in funding from SoftBank in October while Amazon announced $2 billion investmentt in India.
As with previous funds raised, these funds will be used towards long-term strategic investments in India and to build a world-class technology company, delivering superior customer experiences, said Flipkart.
Motorola just announced that it has started rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Moto X (2nd Gen) in India. The Lollipop update brings all-new material design, better touch screen interactions, quick notifications on the lock screen and more. As usual the OS is almost stock with added features from Motorola.
Check out the official changelog
Material Design - You will quickly notice a whole new colorful look and feel to your device - from fluid animations to new application and system themes, colors and widgets.
Notifications UI & Priorities
New Interruptions & Downtime Settings: You can tailor how interruptions behave, choosing to allow all, none, or only priority interruptions. You can personalize what counts as a priority interruption (reminders, events, calls, messages) and even tailor them to be from only contacts you specify. The Downtime setting will allow only priority interruptions during the times and days that you specify. e.g. allow only priority interruptions on the weekend.
Recent Apps (Multi-tasking): The redesigned Overview space (formerly called Recents) will include both applications and separate activities within those applications. For instance, each open tab in Chrome will also appear here along with recent applications; both your Gmail Inbox and a draft email message will appear ...
Few days after announcing that it will charge for VoIP calls at standard rates and introducing separate VoIP packs, Airtel today announced that it will not be implementing VoIP packs. Airtel's new move will be welcomed by customers since the company was heavily criticized by consumers after it decided to implement separate data charges for VoIP data on Skype, Viber and other apps.
Airtel said that it will wait for TRAI's consultation paper on issues relating to services offered by OTT players including VOIP. In an official statement, Airtel said,
In view of the news reports that a consultation paper will be issued shortly by TRAI on issues relating to services offered by OTT players including VOIP, we have decided not to implement our proposed launch of VoIP packs.
We have no doubt that as a result of the consultation process a balanced outcome would emerge that would not only protect the interests of all stakeholders and viability of this important sector but would also encourage much-needed investments in spectrum and roll out of data networks to fulfil the objective of digital India.
We should know more details about TRAI's new proposal regarding services offered by over-the-top (OTT) players in upcoming consultation paper. Earlier ...
Samsung is said to be working on a high end Galaxy tablet. The company, according to a import/export site is developing a 10 inch Galaxy Tab 5 tablet.
The tablet which currently bears the model number SM-T555 will run reportedly on Android 5.0. Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 is expected to larger than its predecessor, Tab 4 which has a 7 inch screen. The Zauba listing on the site shows the price of the tablet as Rs 22,571 that translates to $354. Soon after being listed on the site, Samsung imported a different 7 inch tablet under the model number SM-T116 into India for testing. It is not for retail sale and instructions show that it is to be destroyed following the completion of testing. For this one 30 units have been imported with a value of around $101 put on each.
Information regarding the specifications set of the Galaxy Tab 5 are scarce at the moment. Meanwhile, Samsung is working on its next flagship Galaxy S6 that is said to have 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.
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It looks like LG is preparing to launch a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 competitor. The company is reportedly working on a new model of G series that will have high end features.
The LG G 3 successor or the G 4 will come with a stylus and most likely be a phablet. In case of the specs, the report says that the LG G4 might have a QHD display, Snapdragon 810 64 bit processor, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB / 64 GB of internal storage. The phone is also expected to feature a 20.7 MP camera and 3,500mAh battery.
It is said that LG will unveil the G4 at the annual Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in March 2015. There is no official word from LG regarding the phone yet. LG launched the G 3 this year check out our review here.
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Microsoft Lumia 1330 phablet has appeared in GFX benchmark. The phone which will not bear Nokia branding has come into limelight after the alleged Lumia 1320 successor.
According to the benchmark, the Nokia RM-1062, which would possibly be released as the Microsoft Lumia 1330, features a 5.7-inch 720p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC with a quad-core CPU and Adreno 305 GPU, 1GB RAM, and 32GB of inbuilt storage. It has a 14MP rear camera and 5MP camera for selfies.
The report also confirms two variants of the same device (RM-1066 and RM-1067) recently spotted on certification website FCC. The said devices are said to be two possible variants of the Lumia 1330, with one being a single-SIM variant while the other a double-SIM one. According to Windows Phone cross promotion network AdDuplex, the Lumia 1330 includes model numbers RM-1062, RM-1063, RM-1064, RM-1065, RM-1066 and RM-1067. The device has already visited FCC and appeared in GFX benchmark, Microsoft might soon announce the device.
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HTC has started sending invites for the CES 2015 event, according to a report from a weibo user in China. According to the invite, HTC is likely to launch a new smartphone with a huge camera sensor. There are different colors in the image, so the device could come in a range of colors like its earlier Desire series smartphones.
Detailed specifications of the HTC One M9 codenamed Hima surfaced recently. According to earlier rumors, the HTC Hima is expected to come with a 5-inch 1080p display, powered by a Snapdragon 810 processor, runs on Android 5.0 with Sense 7.0 on top, 3GB of RAM, a 20.7MP rear-facing camera, either a 13MP or 4MP UltraPixel front-facing camera and a 2840mAh battery. It also revealed dual front-facing speakers and gray, silver, gold, and gunmetal gold colors.
It is not clear if HTC plans to introduce the One M9 at CES 2015 itself or wait till MWC. It could also launch a new mid-range Desire smartphone. As you can see from the image, the event is scheduled on January 5th, a day before the CES starts. We should know the timing of the HTC event in coming days.
Pinterest has announced that it will open its Promoted Pins program for advertisers. The popular scrapbooking network was available for certain advertisers for more than eight months in beta.
Pinterest has revealed that starting January 1st 2015, Pinterest will allow marketers to pay for and place ads across its site in the form of ‘Promoted Pins. The company is claiming that the limited marketers that were involved in the beta testing program have reported a 30% increase in "earmed media". Pinterest says advertisers will have access to more ad formats and advanced targeting. The company is also testing out an auction-based marketing product, based on clicks rather than impressions, but they’re not releasing information on that program yet.
In addition,Pinterest is also introducing Pinstitute, that allows advertisers to learn about and share best practices for promoting brands on the site. It is a program for businesses to learn how to connect with Pinners, and how to see a better return.
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J2 Interactive, the developers of the popular MX Player view player app for Android has been redesigned with Material Design finally that includes some UI changes, in the latest update (version 1.7.35). Even though the changes are minor, this will now suit the Android 5.0 devices perfectly.
In addition to the Material Design, the update also adds new themes in 8 new colors that includes, Red, Pink, Yellow, Brown, Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Violet, in addition to Black and White colors. It also adds support for styling of playback screen interface. Check out the complete change log below.
Applied Material design.
Added more themes.
Support styling of playback screen interface. (Settings are under Playback screen > Menu > Display > Settings > Style)
Fixed broken HW+ decoder on some Xperia devices.
You can get the latest update of MX Player from the Google Play Store. If you are not aware, the MX Player is available as free ad-supported version and ad-free MX Player Pro costs $5.99 / Rs. 390.
Uber which was recently banned in Delhi following rape allegations has introduced a couple of new features focusing on safety. The company has laid out some additional passenger safety measures.
All Uber drivers will undergo another, more thorough background checks, ensuring "authentic and valid police verification." Uber will be hiring local "safety experts" to verrify the drivers and their paperwork and keep and eye out for fraudulent hires, while coming up with more effective ways to screen drivers. The company is adding a local and dedicated customer support center that will specialize in resolving critical issues for our rider and driver community in India.
"We will work extensively on real-time incident prevention and redressal through technological innovation, process overhauls and partnerships.We are fully committed to making Uber the safest way to get around India and everyone at Uber, from San Francisco to Bangalore, is working hard to show that commitment."
posted Uber in a company blog.
Moving on Uber is establishing an improved ShareMyETA button within the app that is debuting first in India. It will enable you to send your hired car's live position and driver details to worried friends. Uber is now operational in 10 Indian cities that includes, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, ...
After some reports of Xiaomi raising more than $1 billion in its latest round of funding, the company today officially announced that it has completed raising US$1.1 billion in the latest funding. This values the company at US$45 billion, as expected, more than the US$40 billion valuation, according to reports released last month.
The Chinese smartphone maker became the third largest smartphone maker in the world as its Q3 2014 sales hit 17.3 million units, according to IDC report. Xiaomi also announced that it will launch a new flagship smartphone in January 2015. We still don't have any specifications of the smartphone or the exact launch date. This is likely to be called Mi 5, since it is the successor of the Mi 4 that is yet to launch in India.
Regarding the funding and its new flagship, Xiaomi co-founder and President Lin Bin, said
We just completed the latest round of funding last week, raising US$1.1 billion at valuation of US$45 billion. Investors include All-Stars Investment, DST, GIC, Hopu Fund and Yunfeng Capital among others. This is an affirmation of Xiaomi's stellar results in four years, and heralds a new phase for the company.
We will strive to continue bringing innovation to everyone, with a goal of producing high-quality, high-performance ...
Xiaomi is reportedly foraying into PC market. The Chinese company is working on a 15 inch laptop which has a design similar to Apple's MacBook Air.
According to the leaked specifications, the machine is powered by Intel Haswell i7-4500U processor and 16GB RAM. It also sports a Full HD 15-inch display. The orange 'MI' branding is seen below the display while at the back too there is a silver ‘MI’ logo. The laptop also features a special orange colored function button that can take custom functions from the user.
Moving on the report says that Xiaomi may not use Windows on this laptop. Instead it may use its own custom operating systems likely based on some variant of Linux. As for the price, it is said that this Xiaomi laptop will retail for somewhere around 2999 Yuan which comes to around $481.
Xiaomi has already become the third largest smartphone maker in the world and has a huge demand for devices in countries like India. The Chinese smartphone maker revealed last week that it has sold more than 1 million handsets in India since its entry in July this year.
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