As scheduled, Oppo N1 CyanogenMod edition is now on sale from Oppo Style store and select other resellers. This is first ever smartphone to go on sale with CyanogenMod on-board right out of the box. “The CM Edition Oppo N1 is a milestone for us, and this launch is no minor achievement – it is […]
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Canonical releases Ubuntu and Android dual boot developer preview
Canonical’s Ubuntu and Android dual boot Edge smartphone might not have seen light of the day but the company wants to make dual-boot a reality for Nexus device users (Nexus 4 primarily). As per a blog post on Ubuntu Developer Blog, the company is today introducing Ubuntu and Android dual boot developer preview, using which […]
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Chromecast to go international next year: Report
Google is planning to take Chromecast to international markets next year. This media streamer is currently US-only device and consumers all around the world want Google to launch it in their country. “Making Chromecast more widely available around the globe is one of the company’s biggest goals for the device in the coming year, Google […]
Posted inIndia, Phones
XOLO Q1000 Opus now on sale for INR 9,890
XOLO’s new Q1000 Opus Android smartphone, which recently went on pre-order, is now available at Flipkart.com for INR 9,890. The phone will be joining the company’s growing QCore-series of Android smartphones. To remind you, XOLO Q1000 Opus features Android 4.2, 1.2GHz Broadcom quad-core processor, 5-inch FWVGA IPS display and 5MP rear camera. The phone also […]
Posted inLeaks, Phones
Alleged Nokia Android phone Normandy leaked again
There have been a lot of rumours regarding the alleged Nokia Android smartphone. Some even say that Nokia has dumped the project and is now looking at wearable technology, however another image of this Android smartphone appeared today thanks to prolific leaker evleaks. This image shows that if ever launched, Nokia Normandy (codename) will be […]
Posted inChina, Phones
Oppo R1 with 5-inch 720p display arrives in China for 2498 yuan
After a lot of leaks and teasers, Oppo has finally announced its new mid-range Android smartphone R1 in the Chinese market. Priced at 2,498 yuan ($410), the new smartphone comes with a decent design and some nice specifications. Oppo R1 features a 5-inch 720p display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, Android […]
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HP to introduce large-screen smartphones soon, aiming at India & China
The Information is reporting that HP plans to re-enter the smartphone market with the introduction of select large-screen smartphones (better known as phablets) soon. These smartphones will carry displays as large as six and seven-inches and will be priced around $200-$250. As expected, HP is planning to target the emerging markets like India, China and […]
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Sony begins Android 4.3 update roll-out for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR & Tablet Z
After Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra, Sony has now started rolling out Android 4.3 for Xperia Z, ZL, and ZR smartphones as well as Xperia Tablet Z. The company today posted on its official blog notifying the update release. According to Sony, the Android 4.3 update for the aforementioned devices brings Xperia in Business, Xperia […]