HTC One M9 and Samsung Galaxy S6/ S6 edge will soon be fighting the sales war in the United States. HTC has announced that its One M9 smartphone is going on sale online beginning March 27, both in unlocked GSM (on HTC.com) and carrier-locked versions. The in-store sales will begin April 10. The online orders […]
Posted inApplications
Android users can now view custom maps in Google Maps
Google Keep updated with labels and recurring reminders Google has released updated versions of Google Maps and Keep applications in Play Store. Although these updates aren’t major, they do bring useful features to both the apps. Talking about the Google Maps update first, the application now allows you to view custom maps, which have been […]
Posted inChina, Phones
ZTE unveils nubia Z9 Max and Z9 Mini smartphones
ZTE on Thursday introduced the new nubia Z9 max and Z9 mini smartphones at a press event in Beijing, China. The successors to the company’s Z7 max and Z7 mini, the new phones include a metal frame and glass on both front and back, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy S6. According to ZTE, the nubia Z9 […]
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Android app installer vulnerability revealed, impacts 49.5pc Android users
Security research firm Palo Alto Networks has revealed the existence of a vulnerability in Android versions 4.2 and older (currently present on 42.5 percent devices), which allows an attacker to modify or replace an Android app with malware without user knowledge at the time of installation. Dubbed as Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTTOU) vulnerability, it was […]
Posted inIndia, Phones
Lenovo A7000 India launch on April 7
Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo is all set to introduce the A7000 smartphone in the Indian market. Originally unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2015, the Lenovo A7000 is the first smartphone to come with Dolby Atmos audio enhancements. The company on Wednesday started sending out invites for a press event on April 7, where it […]
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Facebook introduces Apps for Messenger; plans to bring businesses on-board as well
Like it did with Facebook.com years ago, Facebook is now turning its Messenger app into a platform. The social giant on Wednesday announced at its F8 developer conference that it is bringing third-party applications to Messenger. These apps will integrate with Messenger and enhance its functionality. According to the company, it is beginning with 40 […]
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Xiaomi hosting event on March 31, product announcements expected
As Xiaomi turns five-years-old next month, the company is hosting a press event on March 31 to celebrate the anniversary and announce new products. It is unclear which devices Xiaomi will unveil on the day, but the recently leaked mid-range smartphone (codenamed Ferrari) might be one of them. We could also see a budget Android […]
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iBall launches Slide Q40i tablet in India, priced at INR 4,999
iBall has added another budget tablet to its Slide line-up in the Indian market. Now available at major retail stores, the new iBall Slide Q40i tablet carries a price-tag of INR 4,999. Given the affordable pricing, the specifications of the device are quite modest. It features a 7-inch 1024x600p display, 512MB of RAM, 1.3GHz quad-core […]