Unveils Funbook Mini P410i tablet and A090 smartphone Micromax has announced that it has partnered with chip-maker MediaTek and telecom operator Aircel to provide bundled offers with select upcoming Android devices powered by MediaTek processors. “Our focus is now to provide seamless solutions to the consumers using their smart devices, thereby concentrating a large chunk […]
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Motorola updates Gallery and Camera apps with new features
Motorola has released updated versions of its Camera and Gallery apps in Google Play, which bring new features. Talking about Camera app first, with the latest update, the app is now fully compatible with Android 4.4.2 and includes support to capture photos using phone or headset volume key in Camera app. “We designed the Camera […]
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Huawei dumps dual-OS smartphone plans: Report
Huawei, which was reportedly working on Android/ Windows Phone dual-boot smartphone, has shelved the project. According to a report in Fierce Wireless, Huawei told the publication that its plans have changed and it won’t be releasing any dual-OS smartphone in the near future. While, the reason behind Huawei’s decision is unknown, online reports suggest that […]
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Samsung introduces Galaxy S5, Gear 2 and Gear Fit in Taiwan
Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy S5 smartphones as well as Gear 2 and Gear Fit wearable devices in Taiwanese market on Wednesday. The devices will go on sale in Taiwan beginning April 11 like other countries. Samsung Galaxy S5 has been priced at NT$22,900 (INR 46K, US$753), while the Gear 2 has got a […]
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Google Search updated with voice actions for image & video capture
Google has released an updated version of Google Search app for Android, which brings two new voice actions. These new voice commands allow users to open the camera app for image capture or video recording directly from Search app. Just say Ok Google and then “Take a picture” or “Take a video” to perform these […]
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Xiaomi introduces Redmi Note, coming to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore
Xiaomi has introduced the international variant of its Hongmi Note smartphone as Redmi Note. According to Hugo Barra, who is VP of Xiaomi Global, Redmi Note will go on sale in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore in May. Barra also added that it will reach more markets thereafter. He did not reveal the names of […]
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Acer C720 Chromebook goes on sale in new countries via Google Play
Continuing its expansion of available devices on Google Play in various countries, Google has now released Acer C720 Chromebook in four new countries. Interested consumers can grab this Chromebook via Google Play in Canada, France, Germany and UK. To remind you, Acer C720 features 2GB of RAM, 16GB SSD, Intel Celeron processor and 11.6-inch TFT […]
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Sony starts rolling out KitKat update for Xperia Z1 Compact, Z1 and Z Ultra
Sony has announced that it is starting to roll-out Android 4.4 KitKat update for its Xperia Z1 Compact, Z1 and Z Ultra smartphones. The company has also revealed that it will be releasing KitKat for Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia E1 and M2 smartphones in addition to the already revealed Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet […]