Canada-based BlackBerry, which was once a key player in the smartphone market, is considering Android as the primary operating system for one of its upcoming devices, as BB 10 continues to get lukewarm response from the consumers. According to a report in Reuters, it is unclear whether the company will completely ditch BB10 OS for […]
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Hangouts v4.0 is coming with user-interface tweaks: Report
Google is reportedly getting ready to release version 4.0 of the Hangouts Android app, which will bring user-interface tweaks and support to add status. Android Police, which has access to the new version of the application, has shared some details of the upcoming user-interface overhaul. Here is a quick look at the highlights. No more […]
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ZTE releases Blade Qlux 4G at INR 4,999
Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has launched the new Blade Qlux 4G smartphone in the Indian market. Priced at just INR 4,999, it is the most affordable 4G smartphone to be released in the country. “At ZTE it’s our mission to get the technology of the future in the hands of our customers today. The Indian […]
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Opera Max is coming soon to India
Over a year after introducing its data-management and saving application “Opera Max” for Android users, Opera is ready to bring it to the Indian market. The company revealed in a blog post today that Opera Max is coming soon to the country. Opera hasn’t shared an exact release date at this point, but expect to […]
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News Briefs: Yureka & Yuphoria get CM nightlies, Playphone store coming to Cyanogen OS & more
CyanogenMod nightlies arrive for Yu Yureka and Yuphoria Want to live on the bleeding edge of the Cyanogen OS development for Yu Yureka or Yuphoria smartphones, you can now grab the CM nightlies from CyanogenMod website. The Yureka nightlies can be found under the codename “tomato,” while the Yuphoria nightlies are available under “lettuce.” To […]
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Google wants to help you load webpages faster on Android devices
Expands Google Web Light to India A month after beginning the field trials for its new feature to optimise webpages for the Google search users on Android devices in Indonesia, Google has announced its expansion to the Indian market. According to a post on Google India blog, in two weeks, Google will start showing an […]
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Opera updates Android version, releases browser for Android TV
Opera has released version 30 of its main browser application on Android, which brings support for Speed Dial sync, better text selection and long-press menus, as well as stability updates. The updated version is now available in Google Play. According to Opera, the updated version will allow the users to sync their Speed Dial across […]
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Latest HTC One (M9) update brings camera & battery life improvements
Taiwanese manufacturer HTC has announced that it is currently rolling out a software update for One (M9) smartphone, which brings camera and battery life improvements. According to the company, the update has already been released in select Asian markets and is currently being rolled out in Europe. Other regions will get the update in the […]