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HTC has confirmed that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming to One (M8) and (M7). The company has revealed that both the smartphones will receive the update "within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.”
HTC said that it will also update other One family members and select devices "shortly thereafter." Reports are stating that Google is still finishing final tweaks for Android L and it will be ready soon.Since the Nexus 9 will be showing up in stores on November 3rd, we can expect HTC’s first Lollipop update to drop between then and the first week of February. The company announced Android 5.0 Lollipop yesterday along with Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
Motorola also announced yesterday that the Android 5.0 update will hit Moto X and Moto G, Moto G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini. The latest version of Android includes Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications and battery saver feature. Moreover, it includes Android Smart Lock for better security, flexible sharing, faster, smoother and more powerful experience with ART, 15 new languages and more.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop brings Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications, battery saver feature, better security including Android ...
Google is bringing notification alerts to Google Glass this week. With the latest update, Glass users will receive notifications from their Android devices.
"Today we’re launching Notification Sync on Glass, which means you can see your Android phone app notifications at a glance. You may have already seen this with Android Wear, but now when you put Glass on, you can get the information you need when you need it—all without taking your phone out of your pocket. "
posted Google Glass in a Google+ post.
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In order to receive notifications, users will need the latest version MyGlass version 3.3.0 that will be available for download sometime today. After updating the MyGlass app, Glass users will only need to go into the MyGlass app and turn on Notification Sync by checking a box. All the notifications from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and so on can be received on the Glass instead taking out the device everytime to check these notifications.
Google said that the update will rollout this week.
Xiaomi entered India with hopes of making a decent foray into the highly competitive smartphone market where right pricing equals massive success. Traditionally, Samsung knew this and Motorola stumbled upon it, Xiaomi should have known better. With the Mi3, the company woefully underestimated online demand and ended up discontinuing its sales soon, only to introduce a much cheaper model into the market, the Redmi 1S. On paper, the device is just too good to be true at the price point it comes at. For a shockingly low price of Rs. 5,999, the Redmi 1S comes with a large 720p screen, a powerful quad core processor, a 8 MP camera, 8 GB of memory and so on. No other phone currently offers these kinds of specifications at this price point, but the natural reaction for something that's too good to be true is always this - Is there a catch? With the same doubt in our minds, here is the review of the Redmi 1S.
Design, build and ergonomics
The design of the Redmi 1S is as generic as it can get. Bog standard, basic, uninspiring and blocky are some of the words that you can associate with it, but it's not really ...
Facebook is apparently in talks with Samsung to build its next smartphone, according to a latest report from Korea Times. The rumors about the possibility of a new Facebook Phone has surfaced owing to a recent meeting between Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jay-yong in Seoul.
If the reports are to be believed, this will not be the first time Facebook is working on a smartphone. The social network's first attempt was in collaboration with HTC when it launched a Facebook-centric phone dubbed as HTC ChaCha that featured a physical Facebook button for quickly posting to the social network. Another phone was the HTC First, which included the Facebook Home operating system. However, both the phones failed to pick up and did not receive good reviews.
Details about the Facebook Samsung smartphone are limited as of now. The two companies are already working together on Oculus and Samsung Gear VR headset.
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Few months back Samsung SDI introduced curved batteries for wearables, now it has introduced rollable and bendable batteries for wearables at the InterBattery Technology Exhibition in the COEX Convention Center, Seoul. It says that it is the world's first flexible battery beyond curved and bendable ones. The one showcased is 20 x 3.6 mm in diameter with 10mAh capacity. Compared to cylindrical cells these rollable batteries are 1/80 times smaller in volume, says the company.
It uses Samsung SDI's proprietary flexible structural design technology and materials technology, so that it can be used in several wearable devices. Within the next few years Samsung plans to improve these battery products by improving safety and reliability before mass production for wearable devices.
Even LG showcased in-house battery technologies at the event that include stepped batteries with greater longevity and greater flexibility, as well as curved batteries and cable batteries, according to Korea Times. Hope we can see these technologies in our wearable devices in future.
Google has officially introduced its next generation Nexus smartphone. The announcement was made through a blog post and there wasn’t any special event as rumoured before. Google has chosen Motorola as its manufacturing partner.
As the name itself suggests, the Nexus 6 comes with a 6-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, which accounts to a pixel density of 496ppi.
Under the hood, there’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset with 2.65GHz quad-core CPU powering the smartphone. Google’s latest Nexus smartphone features 3GB of RAM, 13 megapixel f/2.0 rear camera with optical image stabilization and dual-LED flash, 2 megapixel front facing shooter and either 32GB or 64GB of internal memory.
The design language of the Google Nexus 6 is inspired by the Motorola Moto X2 and comes with two stereo speakers in the front.
Obviously, the newest Nexus runs on the latest Android L, which is now termed as Android 5.0 Lollipop. The battery is a 3,200mAh unit and it is non-removable just the ones from the previous model. Google Nexus 6 features turbo charging that allows users to get up to 6 hours of usage with only 15 minutes of charging.
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Along with the Nexus 6 smartphone and the the Nexus 9 tablet, Google has also announced the Nexus Player, a media player based on Android TV, which is also a Android gaming device. It is built in collaboration with ASUS. It also sells a gaming controller separately.
It is powered by a 1.8GHz Quad Core Intel Atom processor, comes with WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), has HDMI out, which connects to a TV. It is also Google Cast Ready to cast anything from Chromebook, Android , iOS phone or tablet to your TV.
It comes with a Remote with voice search that would also offers casual gaming in addition to finding your favorite shows. The Gamepad for the Nexus Player lets you control Android games. It takes AAA batteries.
The Nexus Player costs $99 and will be available for pre-order on October 17 and in store would go on sale starting November 3. The Gamepad for the Nexus Player costs $39.
Google has officially taken wraps off its next version of Android that will be called as Lollipop. The version 5.0 that was previewed as Android L at I/O conference this June has been announced by Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president of Android and Chrome, in a company blog post.
Google also announced its flagship smartphone Nexus 6 and tablet Nexus 9 along with the Nexus Player today. All the three devices will be the first one to run on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. Also, it will be available on the Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and Google Play Edition devices in the coming weeks.
As previewed earlier, Material Design is the main feature of Android 5.0. It comes with major visual enhancements and revamps in user interface. Google says that "content responds to your touch, or even your voice, in more intuitive ways, and transitions between tasks are more fluid".
The latest version of Android also brings new colors, icons and animations that enhances navigation and makes it more intuitive. Andorid 5.0 gives user more control over notifications by allowing them to limit them in certain instances. One of the important feature of the Lollipop is that it gets ...
Looks like Google is finally going head-on with Apple in the tablet space, with the just announced Nexus 9 in partnership with HTC. The Nexus 9 comes with a 4:3 aspect ratio screen, unlike all the previous Nexus tablets and hence becomes a legitimate competitor to the iPad mini. Designed in collaboration with HTC, the Nexus 9 features a soft touch back and a metallic frame, lending a premium look and feel for the device. The 8.9" 2048x1536 screen is supported by the 64-bit Tegra K1 Processor that accompanies the monstrous Kepler GPU. This combination reminds us of the recently launched Xiaomi MiPad that has a similar screen aspect ratio and specifications.
Google is also positioning the Nexus 9 as a productivity device, with an optional keyboard folio case that magnetically attaches to the tablet. On the surface[;-)], it looks like a neat addition, but only Apple has made money on the productivity side so far through, you know, iPads at work and small tablets have been traditionally entertainment-only.
But the primary appeal here is that the device is easy to carry and is also big enough for work. "Work or play" is a common theme if you skim through Google's words ...
Well, you read that right. Apple in an unforeseen circumstance has revealed its next generation tablets. The company has ‘accidentally’ revealed both of its new iPads – the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 ahead of its tomorrow’s press event.
The details come courtesy of an official user guide for iOS 8 in the iTunes store, which has the screenshots of the both tablets ahead of their unveiling.
The leaked image reveals that iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 will have Touch ID fingerprint sensors on-board. From the design aspects, both the tablets seem to look identical to their predecessors. However, the tablets are expected to feature the new A8 or slightly more powerful chipset, which means that the performance will scale up significantly.
Leaked user guide also hints that the new iPad Air will feature the burst photo capture mode, but there’s no mention of the mini. It’s quite clear that new iPads will come with iOS 8.1 out of the box.
If you were expecting the new models to feature a new design language, that we are afraid, you will be left disappointed. We will know more about the iPad Air 2 and iPad ...
Google just announced the Android L as Android 5.0 Lollipop. Motorola has confirmed that both the generations of Moto X and Moto G, Moto G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini would be upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop.
We are excited to confirm that this latest and greatest Android release will also come to our other devices as part of our ongoing software strategy to provide fast updates to our pure Android experience.
said Motorola in a official blog post.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop brings Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications, battery saver feature, better security including Android Smart Lock, New Quick Settings, Improved network handoffs, flexible sharing, faster, smoother and more powerful experience with ART, 15 new languages and more.
Motorola would provide more information on time frame of the Android 5.0 roll out for these devices soon.
Google unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop today that will be see on Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet that were also announced. At the time of its initial announcement, Google had mentioned that the Lollipop update will come to Nexus 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices.
However, Googler Sascha Prüter has clarified in a Google+ post that the Nexus 4 will also receive the 5.0 update. According to Prüter, the mention of Nexus 4 in the list was an error and that it has been fixed now. Hence, owners of the two year old LG made Google Nexus 4 should set back and relax for the update as they will receive it in coming weeks along with other devices.
The official Android 5.0 Lollipop announcement post now reads, "Android 5.0 Lollipop, which comes on Nexus 6, Nexus 9 and Nexus Player, will also be available on Nexus 4, 5, 7, 10 and Google Play edition devices in the coming weeks".
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Microsoft has updated Skype app in order to support large screen sizes on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The version 5.6 brings an optimized user interface that is suitable for large screen of the latest iPhones.
With the latest update, Skype now supports all screen sizes from the 3.5-inches of the iPhone 4 up to the 5.5-inches of the new 6 Plus. However, iPhone 6 Plus owners will experience biggest difference as they will view additional messages and chat logs on the larger screen. In addition, to UI optimizations, the app now lets users mark individual conversations as read/unread, displays presence indicators in the recent contacts list. It also includes more info for contacts and time zones on contract profiles. Moreover, the app will now mute all notification sounds when using Do not disturb.
This is the second major update received by Skype iPhone app. Last month, the app added interactive notifications for iOS 8 while in June the app got a major makeover with a revamped UI and other improvements.
You can download Skype 5.6 for iPhone from Apple App Store.
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Google introduced the Nexus 6, the latest flagship Nexus smartphone made by Motorola few hours back. Today Motorola has confirmed that the Nexus 6 will roll in 28 countries, including India, across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America starting later this year. The Nexus 6 is the first smartphone made by Motorola and it is based on the design of the New Motorola Moto X.
Google Nexus 6 specifications
5.96 (1440x2560 pixels) 16:9 AMOLED display with 493 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ 8084-AB) processor with Adreno 420 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB internal memory
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Dual Front Facing Stereo Speakers
Water Resistant
13MP rear camera with dual LED Ring flash, OIS, Sony IMX 214 sensor, f/20 aperture, 4K video recording
2MP front-facing camera
10.1mm thick and weighs 184 grams
4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11a/g/b/n/ac (dual band), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS, GLONASS, NFC
3220 mAh battery
The Google Nexus 6 comes in Midnight Blue and Cloud White colors. In the U.S. it starts at $649, where it will available for pre-order on October 29 and ship in November. Motorola would reveal pricing and availability details for India closer to the launch. Hope we can expect it to launch via Google Play Store.
Lava has launched the Xtron Z704, a new tablet in the Xtron range. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek 8127 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). These is a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera.
It packs 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and packs a 4000mAh battery. It has 2G (EDGE), but no sign of earpiece or voice calling capabilities.
Commenting on the launch, S.N. Rai, Co-founder & Director, Lava International said,
We made Xtron Z704 tablet keeping in mind the needs of new age students who are shifting to the online platform to seek additional avenues of learning and are not restricting themselves just to books. They are smart students who constantly browse the internet for information and like using new age technology & products to make learning fun and practical. With all the latest features packed in this portable & pocket friendly tablet, we hope Xtron Z704 will be the perfect companion of such students.
Lava Xtron Z704 specifications
7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek 8127 processor with Mali-450 GPU
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB
Android 4.4 ...
In a bid to tap one of the largest smartphone markets, Lenovo has announced that it will set up a new smartphone company in China. The company will set up a new subsidiary next year on April 1 to focus on smart devices and Internet sales in China.
The new subsidiary which will operate under a different name and branding, will be headed by Chen Xudong, who is currently Lenovo’s president of China geography and Asia Pacific–emerging markets. Similar to Xiaomi, the new company from Lenovo will adapt the internet based business model meaning, the phones and tablets will be available for purchase only via online shopping thereby skipping the physical retail stores.
Moreover, the new company will also focus on software and app development along with close customer engagement. Lenovo faces strong smartphone competition in its home market from Chinese rivals including Huawei, Xiaomi and ZTE, as well as from foreign competitors such as Apple.
In August this year, Lenovo's smartphone sales exceeded than its PC for the first time and reported strong profits in Q1. The company also recorded a healthy annual profit for FY2014.
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HTC has confirmed that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update is coming to One (M8) and (M7). The company has revealed that both the smartphones will receive the update "within 90 days of receiving final software from Google.”
HTC said that it will also update other One family members and select devices "shortly thereafter." Reports are stating that Google is still finishing final tweaks for Android L and it will be ready soon.Since the Nexus 9 will be showing up in stores on November 3rd, we can expect HTC’s first Lollipop update to drop between then and the first week of February. The company announced Android 5.0 Lollipop yesterday along with Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
Motorola also announced yesterday that the Android 5.0 update will hit Moto X and Moto G, Moto G LTE, Moto E, Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, and Droid Mini. The latest version of Android includes Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications and battery saver feature. Moreover, it includes Android Smart Lock for better security, flexible sharing, faster, smoother and more powerful experience with ART, 15 new languages and more.
The Android 5.0 Lollipop brings Material Design with bold, colorful, and responsive UI design, better notifications, battery saver feature, better security including Android ...
Motorola Solutions, the telecom and equipment maker is all set to launch an Android device on October 21st. The phone is set to targeted at business use and will be launched by keynote speaker Ryan Estis and members of the Motorola leadership team.
Motorola Solutions was split from Motorola Mobility in 2011 and concentrates on servicing the government and enterprise market. The new phone is being touted as 'all-touch mobile computer”. A teaser video released by Motorola calls the device as 'Rugged, 'Tough’ and ‘Fortified’ and shows closeups of the device. Unfortunately, the video does not reveal anything about the phone as it is seen only in glimpses.
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The device is touted to be a mix between a smartphone and tablet or a phablet but nothing can be said as of now. It looks like it will focus on enterprise and business apps. We will have to wait till October 21st to know more about the device.
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Videocon Mobiles has launched the Infinium Graphite, the company’s latest flagship smartphone. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display with one-glass solution (OGS) technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, EXMOR sensor, 5P lens and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 88-degrees wide angle lens and a BSI Sensor.
It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. It even has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on the back. The Touch Gesture Awake feature lets you gesture shortcuts to interact with your device. The pre-defined gestures ‘C’, ‘M’ and ‘O’ on the lock screen takes you directly to the Dial Screen, Music Player and Camera. You can also set up to 4 gestures of your own.
It has pre-installed Hungama Music Application with 100 free content download for 30 days, Try & Buy Gameloft Games and 90 days free trial of V-Secure and V-Safe SOS app helps to detect location and send predefined SMS and notifications in times of emergency.
Commenting on the launch, Jerold Pereira, CEO, Videocon Mobile Phones said,
With the Infinium Graphite we are pushing the ...
Lenovo has launched Yoga Tablet 2 models in India. These were announced last week and come in 8-inch and 10-inch variants with Full HD (1920×1200) IPS displays and Android 4.4 or Windows 8.1 options. These are powered by a powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 Processor (up to 1.86 GHz), have unique convertible design and a new Hang mode.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (8-inch) specifications
8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 10-point multitouch, 178-degree wide viewing angle
up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
8MP auto focus rear camera with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, BSI sensor
1.6MP HD front-facing camera
Dual Front large-chamber Speakers, Dolby Audio and Wolfson Master Hi-Fi Codec
Dimensions: 210 mm x 149 mm x 2.7 – 7.0 mm; Weight: 419 grams
2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64 GB
WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, USB (OTG)
6400mAh battery with up to 18 hours of usage
Color: Platinum
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 (10-inch) specifications
10.1-inch (1920×1200 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 10-point multitouch, 178-degree wide viewing angle
up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) or Windows 8.1 (with Bing for Tablets) options
8MP auto focus rear camera with f2.2 wide-aperture lens, BSI sensor
1.6MP HD front-facing ...
