Will be joined by Meizu MX4 Ubuntu phone in Europe Month after releasing the first commercially available Ubuntu OS-powered smartphone, Spanish firm BQ is getting ready to launch their second Ubuntu phone. Dubbed as Aquaris E5 HD Ubuntu Edition, the new phone will go on sale in Europe in mid-June. It will carry a price-tag […]
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Asus showcases Snapdragon 410-powered Zenfone 2 variants
If you somehow don’t like Intel Atom chips, you will soon have plenty of Zenfone 2 variants with Qualcomm processors In addition to the 6-inch Snapdragon 615-powered Zenfone 2 variant, about which we told you on June 2, Asus is demoing two Qualcomm Snapdragon 410-powered variants of its flagship smartphone at the ongoing Computex trade […]
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Flipkart offers Moto X (2nd Gen) at INR 21,999 [Deal Alert]
Planning to buy the second-generation Moto X smartphone, e-retailer Flipkart is offering the 16GB version (plastic-back) of the phone at INR 21,999 right now, down from INR 29,999. The leather and wood-back variants can be grabbed for as low as INR 23,999. The 32GB variants are currently out-of-stock and still carry the old price-tags. According […]
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Mahindra to integrate Android Auto in XUV 500 & Scorpio models
Joins Open Automotive Alliance Mahindra has announced that it has joined Google’s Open Automotive Alliance and will be integrating Android Auto in its cars. The company will initially bring Android Auto to the flagship models of XUV 500 and the Scorpio. “We are happy to be part of the OAA and being the first Indian […]
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China’s Phicomm launches Passion 660 smartphone in India at INR 10,999
As expected, Chinese smartphone maker Phicomm on Wednesday officially announced its entry in the Indian market and unveiled the Passion 660 smartphone. Priced at INR 10,999, Phicomm Passion 660 will be the first smartphone from the company to be released in India. Phicomm has partnered with Amazon to retail the Passion 660 in the country. […]
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App Briefs: Google Maps gets real-time transit info, Imgur app update & more
Google Maps now shows real-time transit information in six places Google has announced that the Android version of its Maps app now shows real-time transit information and recommends possible routes based on it. “Google Maps is making it easier to track your transportation so you can finish that last sip of coffee without worrying you’re […]
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Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update in India
It is raining Lollipop updates today, after Zenfone 4, 5, 6 and Motorola Moto E (1st Gen), we are now hearing that Asus Fonepad 8 FE380CG is getting the Android 5.0 Lollipop update in the Indian market. The update is now live over-the-air and can be manually triggered by going to Settings > About Tablet […]
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News Briefs: LG G4 bootloader unlock tool, Fire TV gets game-streaming service & more
LG releases bootloader unlock tool for G4 (EU version) If you are into modding and custom ROMs, there is good news for you. LG has released a bootloader unlock tool for its G4 smartphone. The tool only supports the EU unlocked version of the phone right now, but the company has promised to add more […]