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Google updates Calendar for Android with 7 day view, drive integration and more

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Google has updated Calendar app for Android with a number of new features and improvements. Most of the features have been added thanks to feedback from Google Calendar users. First up, the Calendar app is getting 7 day week view with pinch to zoom support. Prior to this, the app shows five days at a time. Secondly, users can now finally add Google Drive files to relevant events and Drive will even check if everyone can open them. Now, you can control whether birthdays from Google+ are shown in settings. Other additions include, a settings option to show week numbers, ability to import .ics files from other apps. Calendar app was last updated in November 2014 with Material Design features and improvements. Google said that the latest update will roll out to users over next fee days. Also, the company said that it is working on Calendar app for iPhone. Play Link - Google Calendar

Google Play Music increases cloud storage to 50,000 songs

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Google has expanded free personal storage on Play Music. User can now store upto 50,000 songs on Play Music which is up from 20,000 songs. "Today we are expanding the music storage limit on Google Play. Now you can store 50,000 songs for free and stream or download them them to your phone, tablet, computer or Chromecast." posted Andrew Stromme, Google Play Music Product Manager in a blog. The increased storage space will be immediately visible next time you log into Play Store from the web. It must be noted that the storage is free and users do not need to pay any extra sum. In order to add music users will need to add via Chrome app, which provides seamless uploading. You can choose to simply upload your entire iTunes library or select other music folders. Music can be streamed or downloaded from your Android, iPhone or iPad for easy offline listening. In comparison, Apple's iTunes Match costs $25 per year and allows users to store up to 25,000 songs in iCloud. Earlier this month, Play Music received full-page slideout navigation drawer and other UI tweaks. Prior to this, it was updated in October with Material Design features and Songza integration.

LG Watch Urbane LTE with VoLTE calling and NFC payments announced

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LG has announced LG Watch Urbane LTE, few days after it introduced its LG Watch Urbane Android Wear smartwatch with metal build. This has the same 1.3-inch (320 x 320 pixels) P-OLED Display and has metal build, but it runs on LG's own wearable platform with new UX and not Android Wear. It comes with voLTE voice calling support since it has a speaker and a microphone and also comes with NFC support for easy payments. Other specifications are similar to the G Watch R and the Watch Urbane, including a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4GB internal storage and IP67 ratings for dust and water resistance, but this has 1GB RAM and packs a larger 700mAh battery for better talk time. It also offers walkie talkie-style voice chats and built-in GPS support. It has three buttons on the side, compared to one on the other Watch Urbane. These buttons would be used for quick settings and navigation. It also offers a single button on the emergency call. LG Watch Urbane LTE specifications 1.3-inch P-OLED Display (320 x 320), 245ppi 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor 1GB LPDDR3 RAM, 4GB eMMC LG wearable platform (compatible with smartphones running Android 4.4 and above) Dust and Water Resistant (IP67) Sensors: 9-Axis (Gyro/ ...

More Samsung Galaxy S6 photos leak ahead of launch

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Samsung Galaxy S6 just continues to keep popping up in various leaks with mere days left for the launch. This time the phone shows itself in covered in bubble wrap. The photo was posted onto XDA Developers Forum and the model is the AT&T model clearly marked “not for sale".  As per the photos, the S6 has glass back and metal sides and the large, rounded home button is also seen.  The camera module and heart rate sensors is seen on the back. Front facing camera is also seen on the upper right side of the phone. Samsung Galaxy S6 image and video teaser surfaced two days ago. The phone that will launch on March 1st at MWC 2015 is expected to come with 5.5-inch QHD display with 1440×2560 pixels resolution, Snapdragon 810/Exynos 7420 chipset, 20MP rear camera, and 5MP front facing camera. The phone will likely be 6.91mm thin. Update:More images of the S6 and S6 Edge have been leaked by the same XDA user showing the phones placed side-by-side.

Broadcom launches smartwatch platform, improves Android Wear battery life

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Broadcom has introduced a new platform for Android Wear smartwatch that reduces power consumption on these device. The company has announced that its latest products can be used in wearables to boost battery life and improve other features. Broadcom claims that its new platform for its existing smartwatch chips cuts back on battery use enough to get a smartwatch that today can work up to two days to last about twice as long. The platform offers original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) more features including GPS with sensor hub processing,near field communication (NFC) and wireless charging support. Broadcom's new smartwatch platform reduces power usage by up to 40 percent over the previous generation, driving further improvement on the core challenge of battery drain in wearables. The platform improves function and performance by offering a smaller form factor, enabling OEMs to add more features or include a larger battery inside their wearable to allow for even longer time between charges. New smartwatch hardware will be shown by Broadcom at MWC 2015. In addition to an advanced application processor (AP) and Broadcom's leading Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip in the new platform. The company introduced a smartwatch reference design platform for wristband-style wearables and higher-end smartwatches. Broadcom offers ...

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 3G launching in India soon for Rs. 6999

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Motorola introduced Moto E (2nd Gen) yesterday that starts at US$119.99 (Rs. 7,430 approx.) for the 3G variant. Even though Motorola India just confirmed that it will be available soon on Flipkart without revealing the price, a promo video that was uploaded few hours back reveals that the 3G variant of the smartphone will be priced at Rs. 6,999. The first Gen Moto E got a price cut from Rs. 6,999 to Rs. 5,999 recently. This was first spotted by Android advices. httpv://youtu.be/tAr7WwnFwjk?t=57s Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) specifications 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD display with Corning Gorilla glass 3 protection 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor with 400 MHz Adreno 302 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera VGA front-facing camera Dimensions: 66.8×129.9×5.2 – 12.3 mm; Weight: 145 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 2390mAh battery It is not clear when the smartphone will go on sale on Flipkart. There are no details about the Indian pricing for the 4G variant.

Microsoft’s ‘People Sense’ location sharing app goes live as SquadWatch

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Microsoft has rolled out a location sharing app following reports earlier this week. Leaked as People Sense, the new app has been launched as SquadWatch on Windows Phone. SquadWatch is a location sharing app that will allow users to find their friends. Internally codenamed as Buddy Aware, the app will let users reveal their real-time location to selected contacts and also provides them with detailed direction’s to a contact’s location. It will also allows users to mark favourite places like ‘home’ or ‘work’ and integrate them in the app. In addition, tapp also provides calling and messaging features also baked into the app. Earlier report had stated that the app will integrate with Bing Maps. The SquadWatch app is available for download at Windows Phone Store.

iBall Andi 5M Xotic with 5-inch display, 2GB RAM now available for Rs. 8950

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iBall Andi 5M Xotic surfaced earlier this month revealing 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Now the smartphone is available for sale from eBay. It has a 5-inch qHD display, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) that is upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera. iBall Andi 5M Xotic specifications 5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable up to 32 GB Android 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 5.0 (Lollipop) 8MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, BSI sensor 3.2MP front-facing camera Dual SIM 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, and GPS 2000mAh battery The iBall Andi 5M Xotic comes in black color and is priced at Rs. 8950 online. It also comes with a free flip cover. It is expected to launch officially soon.

WhatsApp Web client expands support to Firefox and Opera browsers

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WhatsApp for Web is extending its support to two more browsers after its launch on Chrome last month. The web client is now coming to Firefox and Opera browsers. WhatsApp announced the additional support for two browsers via Twitter. Similar to Chrome, users will need to scan QR code with your phone to start the WhatsApp web client on Opera and Firefox browsers. WhatsApp Web mirrors discussions from your phone, with all messages remaining stored on the mobile device as well. The desktop service only works with Android, Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices and is not active for iOS yet. Earlier this month, WhatsApp started rolling out voice calling feature on some Android devices. Here is how you can enable the voice calling feature on the service.  

Micromax acquires minority stake in analytics firm

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Micromax has as invested in in a local analytics company, as per a latest report from The Economic Times. The report said that the homegrown smartphone maker is planning to invest in a Silicon Valley-based startup that operates in the online price comparison space. The financial terms of the deal or its acquisition targets has not been decided yet. Micromax also stated that it is looking for more start-ups to invest and would provide between $0.5 million and $20 million to startups in exchange for 5% to 26% of the stake. This investment will allow Microsoft to transform into a service company, added the report. "We will build some technology and buy some for moving beyond devices into services that offer granular analytical capability of consumer data usage and consumer behavior. The services will be used for Micromax and Yu brand of smartphones and the first signs of integration will be visible within three to five months." told Rahul Sharma, Micromax, Co-founder to ET. Turning into a service company will also allow bring a new and alternate revenue stream for Micromax. The report concluded saying that the team is evaluating and talking to multiple startups in India, Asia, Europe and the Silicon Valley, in areas of healthcare, gaming ...

KT, Samsung and Qualcomm join to demo 600Mbps LTE-H tech at MWC 2015

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Korean operator KT has announced that it has partnered with Samsung and Qualcomm to showcase world's first LTE-H (HetNet) technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 in Barcelona next week. LTE-H merges existing 150Mbps LTE-A and 450Mbps GiGA WiFi, offering top speed of 600Mbps. LTE-H directly controls the WiFi connection from LTE stations, unlike software implementations. It promises  seamless connectivity on the move automatically controlling the On/Off features of the WiFi connection. KT plans to start LTE-H pilot in South Korea by H1 2016 by combining its WiFi network and offering Gigabit connection speed at hotspots. Last year Samsung achieved 940MB/second or 7.5Gbps data transmission rate over experimental 28GHz 5G network and also introduced Hybrid Adaptive Array Technology. It will also demo 5G network technologies that includes mmWave Wireless Backhaul, Full Dimension Multiple Input Multiple Output (FD-MIMO) and  mmWave Mobile Radio Access at the Mobile World Congress 2015 next week.  

Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3-VE goes on sale for Rs. 6650

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Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3-VE (SM-G316HU), successor of last year's Galaxy S Duos 3 (SM-G313HU) is now on sale in India from official Samsung India eStore. It has the same 4-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz UI, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, but this is powered by a slightly faster 1.2GHz dual-core processor and lacks a front-facing camera. It also has support for 14 regional languages. It comes with dual SIM support, but no details about 3G connectivity, which is surprising since the Galaxy S Duos 3 had 3G support. Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3-VE specifications 4-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display 1.2 GHz dual-core processor 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED Flash 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS 2G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 1500 mAh battery The Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3-VE comes in Black and White colors and is priced Rs. 6,650.

Apple Watch ‘Spring forward’ event set for March 9th, will be live streamed

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Apple has started sending invites for its Spring forward event before the Apple Watch goes on sale in April. The event will take place at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco. The Apple Watch was announced in September last year along with the new iPhones and will come in two different sizes, three different styles - the regular model, a Sport version aimed at active consumers, and an ultra-premium Apple Watch Edition which will be covered in 18-karat gold. It has a digital crown that can be used to interact with the device. The Apple Watch will connect to the internet through your iPhone and lets you send and receive message, track your fitness and let you pay for goods through the Apple Pay. Apple is expected to go in-depth on the Apple Watch, including specific pricing, roll out details, and also demo new software features. The event kicks off at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT) or 11:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on March 9th, Monday. Live stream will be available at apple.com/live.

Sony teases Xperia Z4 tablet release on March 2 at MWC 2015

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Sony has officially teased the Xperia Z4 tablet on its Twitter account. The company has given a sneak peak at the tablet along with the caption "Slimmer. Lighter. Brighter. All will be revealed on 02.03.15.” Earlier this week, the Xperia Z4 tablet was leaked with a screenshot and was stated to have a 2K display, latest ultra-fast processor and indsustry leading battery performance. As per both the leaks, the Xperia Z4 looks like it is taking the design of Xperia Z3 tablet compact. The tablet does look slim from the images and has rounded edges. It is also expected that the tablet will have a 10 inch screen. This year, Sony will not launch the Xperia Z4 flagship smartphone at MWC but the Xperia Z4 Dual SIM screenshot surfaced this week showing Material Design elements in UI of the phone running Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Google to bring sponsored search results to Play Store

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Google has started testing sponsored test results via a pilot program on Play Store. The initiative will allow developers to advertise their apps directly within the Google Play store. "Search ads on Google Play will enable developers to drive more awareness of their apps and provide consumers new ways to discover apps that they otherwise might have missed." posted by Michael Siliski, Product Management Director, Google Play, on a company blog. The sponsored program will work very similarly to how ads work on a traditional Google search, but instead of highlighting websites, developers can highlight their apps. Paid search results will be flagged on Google Play with a small “Ad” marker. A user who searches for, say, travel apps, would see paid results before all other relevant apps are displayed. Google will start testing the program in the next several weeks and  limited set of users will start seeing ads from a select group of advertisers The company will test out the ads for a few month and look at the results and feedback before deciding on an expansion plan. Google already earns a handsome amount of advertising revenue and the sponsored ads on Play Store will only multiply it further.

Salora Arya Z3 with 5-inch HD display, Octa-Core SoC launched for Rs. 6999

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Salora International has launched Arya Z3, the company’s latest budget smartphone and the successor of last year's Arya Z2. It has a 5-inch HD display based on one-glass-solution (OGS) technology, is powered by a 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Hotknot feature that allows two phones to exchange photos and videos instantly as long as the two screens are put together the Gesture Control features lets you open apps, unlock the smartphone or even answer a phone call directly from the lock screen. It also has Ultra Power Saving mode to enhance battery life. Salora Arya Z3 specifications 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS OGS display 1.4 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD Android 4.4 (KitKat) Dual SIM 8MP rear camera with LED Flash 2MP front-facing camera 8mm thick and weighs 155 grams 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 2200mAh battery The Salora Arya Z3 comes in Black color and is priced at Rs. 6,999. It is available exclusively from Amazon and is backed by Salora’s own established service network from SILCARE. Commenting on the launch,  GopalJiwarajka, CMD, Salora ...

HTC One M9 spotted on GFX benchmark

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HTC One M9 is just two days from the launch on March 1st at MWC 2015.  The flagship phone from the company has visited GFX benchmark which confirms the leaked specs. The GFX benchmark listing confirms the leaked specs of the phone. As per the benchmark, HTC One M9 sports a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 and is powered by a 2.GHz 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor along with 3GB RAM and 32GB of native storage. There is a 20MP rear-facing camera and a 4MP Ultrapixel camera is on front. The phone will run on Android 5.0 and Sense 7.0 are pre-installed. It 32GB of internal memory, but shows only 23GB user-available. HTC has packed 2900mAh battery to power this smartphone. HTC One M9 was leaked in promotional videos earlier this week.

OneDrive for Windows Phone updated with multiple accounts, PIN code and more

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OneDrive has updated its Windows Phone app with several new features. Some of the features include revamped photo album, ability to add multiple accounts and so on. The latest update adds the ability to sign in to OneDrive on your Windows Phone with additional Microsoft accounts. Users can store details of those accounts within the app and access them by switch between them. A separate PIN can be added to access the separate accounts. This helps "prevent other people who use your device from accidentally accessing, changing or deleting your files". Next up, the update adds album sharing feature that was only available for the Web. It allows you to create and share albums using pictures and videos within the app. OneDrive app can be updated from Windows Phone Store.

Microsoft releases Keyboard for Excel for Android tablets

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Microsoft has released Keyboard for Excel for Android for Android tablets, as a part for their Garage experimental project. It provides a keyboard optimized for numbers, delivers speed and efficiency to Excel users entering data, says Microsoft Features of Microsoft Keyboard for Excel for Android tablets Keyboard layout optimized for numbers with 10-key number layout Excel operators prioritized in the keyboard layout 10-key number layout for fast number entry Since this is in early stages, it supports only English characters without any support for auto-correct and gesture typing. You can suggest new features and report issues here so that Microsoft can improve the keyboard. It is available from Google Play for free, but it is limited to few countries only. You can get the APK from here if it's not available in your country.

Micromax Canvas Selfie A255 with 13MP front and rear cameras launched for Rs. 15999

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Micromax announced the Canvas Selfie A255 smartphone last month that comes with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash and a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a Sony sensor. Today the company has launched the smartphone officially.  It has a 4.7-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.7 GHz True Octa-Core processor, runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS and comes with dual SIM support. It has camera-centric features such as Eye Enhancement  to eyes bigger & brighter, Face slimming, Skin Smoothening, Teeth Whitening, Remove Oil, option to add makeup effects like mascara, eye-shadow, blush, lip gloss and more. It has leather-like back cover. Micromax Canvas Selfie specifications 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection 1.7 GHz MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core processor 2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD Android 4.4 (KitKat) Dual SIM 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, Sony Sensor, LARGAN lens 13MP front-facing camera with soft LED flash, Sony Sensor, LARGAN lens 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS 2300mAh battery Micromax Canvas Selfie comes in Mystic Blue and Angelic White colors and is priced at Rs. 15,999 (MOP). It will available across India.
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