| ![]() Tomorrow is the day when millions (or is it billions) of love-struck couples declare their undying love for each other in a public celebration that's shared by many. We are of course talking about Valentines Day. Whether you have a partner or want a new one, Microsoft want to remind you there's one person who could know you better than anyone else. Their larger-than-life personal assistant Cortana is rather clever and as you use her immense knowledge (which is powered by Bing), she begins to understand exactly what makes you tick. More than this though, you can ask her a question and she'll reply back with an answer that's life-like. Imagine a world where Cortana was real and you'd most likely have scenarios like these: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qxt1plevDc httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GKbU_0PsnE Ready to experience the world of Cortana? Kick things off by looking at some of the latest Windows Phone devices and don't forget to check out the One Experience where the worlds of Windows and Windows Phone collide. ![]() |
| ![]() After announcing helicopter ride this Valentine's day in Delhi, Uber has announced on-demand yacht rides for Chennai this Valentine's day for the first time in India. All you need to do is to request for a SUPERYACHT through your Uber app between 9:00am and 1:00pm, tomorrow. It costs Rs. 1,999 for a ride that includes pick up in UberLUX. Demand will be high and availability limited, so you might have to try multiple times, says Uber. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIzcgcOqqcw You can select #SUPERYACHT in the Uber app and set you pickup location after ensuring that you have at least Rs. 1,999 in your Paytm wallet attached to the app. UberLUX will be dispatched to your location to pick you up and transport you to the Chennai Port. You can enjoy your 60 minute yacht ride and Uber will drop you back at your preferred location after that. Uber is also rolling out UberLUX, range of high-end vehicles driven by professional chauffeurs in Chennai, for those who need ultimate sophistication. The range includes BMWs, Jaguars, Audis and Mercs. [Update: Uber will also offer SUPERYACHT ride in Mumbai on Valentine's Day between 10:30-11:30 am. It costs Rs. 2999. ] ![]() |
| ![]() Lava XTROM MEGA, the company's upcoming tablet has been listed on the official website. It has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. Lava launched the Xtron Z704 with a 7-inch screen back in October last year. This is the company's first Xtron tablet with a 10-inch screen It has 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage and packs a 6000 mAh battery. No details about SIM support. Lava XTRON MEGA specifications 10.1-inch (1280 x 800 Pixels) Multi Touch IPS display 1.3 GHz quad-core Action ATM7029B processor 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS Dual SIM with Dual Standby 2MP rear camera VGA front-facing camera WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI, micro USB 6000 mAh battery The Lava XTRON MEGA comes in black color, but no details about the pricing yet. The official launch is expected soon. ![]() |
| ![]() Xolo released beta version of KitKat update for the Q1200 smartphone last year as it promised, now the company has released stable version of KitKat update for the smartphone. The smartphone was released back in June last year running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The Android 4.4 (KitKat) update brings restyled status and navigation bars, color emoji, printing support, a new camera UI, immersive mode, lock screen art, easy home screen switching, new email app, new phone dialer with ability to look up contacts directly from the dial pad, under the hood improvements and more. For the Xolo phones, the update adds New burst shot feature, Panorama + multi view and Live photo mode. The Android KitKat update for the Xolo Q1200 is 393.94MB. Xolo says that you need to first install the S016 Jelly Bean update in order to update to S015 KitKat update. You can download the files from the official website and load it to the smartphone manually. You can also find complete instructions from the Xolo support page. ![]() |
| ![]() LINE has updated its Android apps with new features and some UI design tweaks. Bumped to version 5.0, the app now allows users to share their Timelines. Now when you share or like posts that are set to public, you can also share them with your friends on your Timeline. Posts set to Public will also be posted to the Timelines of any users who like or share them. The option to share posts you like to your Timeline is only supported in some countries and regions. LINE already has other Timeline sharing options like "My Line Friends" and "Group". Posts set to public will be indicated with a globe icon. There is also an "Only me" setting if you choose to hide your posts completely. LINE app now. LINE has now changed the profile icon to a circular shape as previously they were in square shape. Last month, LINE released sticker phrases that can be selected from different categories like happy, sad, romance, fear, angry and so on. Play Link - LINE ![]() |
| ![]() Google introduced Google Now cards for Cricket last year during ICC World T20. You might have noticed new Google Now cards related to ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 if you had searched for it or added a cricket team in Google Search. Today Google has announced that it has partnered with Star Sports to offer pre-game videos, in-game highlights, and post-match recaps for the match's most exciting moments within the search results in Google Search for mobile and desktop. These search results will also be available Hindi if you search in the language. You will also get Google Now cards automatically if you have the ESPN Cricinfo app, without searching for cricket. Google already offers Google Now cards for upcoming cricket matches, live scores during matches and final results after the match. Have you added your favorite cricket team to Google Search? You can just click customise from the sidebar in Google Search, select Sports and add a team or several teams to get updates about the matches. ![]() |
| ![]() Pinterest has teamed up with Apple to allow users to download iOS apps directly from the service. "App Pins" will let you to install iOS apps on their devices without ever needing to leave the Pinterest app. "Now if you're on your iPhone or iPad, you'll see another kind of Pin: app Pins. Let's say you're Pinning workout inspiration to your Marathon Training board. If you see a fitness app that helps you reach your goals, you can download it right from Pinterest." posted Pinterset on a company blog. Users will need to tap the blue "Install" button to download the application directly to your device, without leaving Pinterest. It must be noted that the feature works only for those pinning from the iOS app and is not available for Android or Web. App Store profile that leads to its boards and collections showcasing the new functionality. As a result of the partnership, Apple is also launching its own App Store board on Pinterest, giving the company a place to feature apps on a variety of topics within Pinterest. The company is currently featuring a number of apps and other pins focused on fashion and recipes, playing into this week's New York Fashion Week. Finally, Pinterest has created ... ![]() |
| ![]() Intex has launched Intex Aqua Star L, the company's latest smartphone in the Aqua series running on Android 5.0 Lollipop. Xolo was the first company to roll out Android 5.0 (Lollipop) for its Xolo One smartphone, but Intex is the first Indian brand to launch Android Lollipop smartphone, claims the company. It has a 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, packs a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support with dual standby, similar to other Intex smartphones. It packs 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage with expansion slot and a 2000mAh battery. Commenting on the launch, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said: Our newest offering in the Aqua collection, the Aqua Star L proves Intex's dedication to remain a technology supernal. It is absolutely imperative to run along with the technological advancements to stay in a competitive environment. Looking at the demand, the smartphone has been instilled with a 12.7 cm (5 inch) fully laminated screen and an 8 MP camera along with various features. We are excited to bring Intex's latest phone to our customers. Intex Aqua Star L specifications 5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) Fully ... ![]() |
| ![]() Yesterday, HERE Maps for Windows Phone and Android was updated with an array of features. Today, the Android app for HERE Maps has shed the beta tag and has been launched as a new version with improved features. For starters, HERE maps on Android has received improved routing that now shows the fastest routes from public transit, pedestrian routes or car routes. Users can sweep right or left to see alternative routes. Moving on, the app offers more information with each tap or click. For example, tapping on a restaurant when your phone is online will bring up contact info, photos of the food and reviews. In addition, it will show traffic information such as road closure and it will inform you about the length of the closure and which other streets are affected by it. Users will get a notification on your device whenever there is a new update map for your region available. Moreover, HERE for Android now brings 3D maps for major landmarks and users can interact with them directly and even zoom through them to get directions inside of a building. You can now download country maps in the background, with a progress shown in the notification drawer. Finally, HERE gets a number ... ![]() |
| ![]() Snapdeal has announced that Samsung will launch its next Grand series smartphone in India next week, exclusively on Snapdeal. This doesn't give any hint about the smartphone or its features, but BGR.in has got hold of the teaser image of the smartphone that resembles the Samsung Galaxy Grand Max (SM-G7200) that was launched in Korea last month. The teaser also says The Grandest Ever, Coming Soon. It was also spotted on TENAA in China last month with both TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE support and it went official in the country later. It is not clear if Samsung plans to launch the LTE version of the smartphone in India. Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 / Grand Max specifications 5.25-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD TFT LCD display 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor 1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD Android 4.4 (KitKat) 13MP rear camera with LED flash 5MP front-facing camera with 120-degree wide viewing angle Dimensions: 146 x 75 x 7.9mm; Weight: 161 grams 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS 2500mAh battery We should know the pricing of the Grand 3 when it launches on Snapdeal next week. What do you think about the successor of the Grand 2? Would you go for it if the smartphone ... ![]() |
| ![]() Sony has announced that SmartWatch 3 stainless steel will globally go on sale this week. The company had unveiled the stainless steel variant of the smartwatch last month. The stainless steel straps are only available with the purchase of the new model for the time being, though Sony notes they will make them available as standalone straps for anyone who already owns a SmartWatch 3 in due time. Sony did reveal that the SmartWatch 3 stainless steel edition will come with a voucher for six months of free access to Todoist Premium. The SmartWatch 3 holder kit will be released in the coming weeks. The SmartWatch 3 holder lets you use Sony's Android Wear watch with any 24mm watch strap. The holder will also be available with either black or brown leather strap options and should launch sometime in the coming weeks. Sony said that both the leather and stainless steel straps will available in early spring. The stainless steel Sony Smartwatch 3 sports a 1.6 inch 320×320 TFT LCD Transflective display and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It comes equipped with NFC and Bluetooth 4.0 and as we found in the Smartwatch 3 review, the ... ![]() |
| ![]() Cricbuzz has launches new World Cup section, on their Android, iPhone and iPad apps, as well as web targeting 75 million users during the tournament. During IPL 2014, Cricbuzz was used by over 50 million people, with more than 80% of users on their mobile devices, says the company. In January, Cricbuzz users spent over 2.5 billion minutes on the Cricbuzz app, generating 2.6 billion page views, it adds. The app crossed 10 million downloads recently, making it the first sports app in India to do so. New features in the World Cup section Timelines: go through well-crafted timelines of each tournament since 1975, to relive epic moments Records: the most interesting cricket stats and figures, with a log of past WC matches Captains and Kits: a collection of caricatures of team captains for the last 30 years Your Team: sections dedicated to each team, with history, stats, and easy access The Venue: information on the cities & venues of matches Download Cricbuzz (Free) - Android | iPhone and iPad ![]() |
| ![]() New day, new report about the upcoming flagship from Samsung. As per a latest report from SamMobile, Samsung is expected to bring a number of software changes to the Galaxy S6. The report states that, Samsung will bring some important changes to TouchWiz which apparently be fast as compared to previous iterations. It is even said to be faster on the Galaxy S6 than Lollipop is on the Note 4. Samsung will remove many of its pre-installed apps, like S Voice, S Health and S Note, from the software and instead offer them to users through Galaxy Apps store. As a result of its settlement on the patent royalty dispute with Microsoft, Samsung will pre-install some applications provided by Microsoft because of its recent agreement with the company that ended their patent royalty dispute. OneNote, OneDrive, Office Mobile with free Office 365 subscription and Skype are all said to come pre-installed on the next flagship. Giving further insights, the report said that the Galaxy S6 will get extra theming options, apps should be more colorful, and the default Samsung keyboard is expected to look like a mix of iOS keyboard and the keyboard seen on the Galaxy Tab S. Users can select between ... ![]() |
| ![]() Uber had already offered Chopper on demand last year in Mumbai and Bangalore. Now it is offering helicopter ride for two this Valentine's day in Delhi. All you need to do is to request a helicopter through your Uber app between 9:00am and 10:30am. It costs Rs. 5,000 for a ride, which can be paid using your Paytm wallet . This includes UberBLACK ride and poolside meal by Asian Haus. Demand for UberCHOPPER will be high and supply will be limited, says Uber. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7BbjR9ZOs Between 9:00am and 10.30am you can select #UberCHOPPER in the Uber app and set you pickup location after ensuring that you have at least Rs. 5,000 in your Paytm wallet attached to the app. UberBLACK will be dispatched to your location to pick you up and transport you to the helipad. You can enjoy your 20 minute scenic helicopter ride and a pool side meal by Asian Haus after that. This is definitely a great idea to impress your date on Valentine's Day. Uber is also running another promo. Under this offer, Delhi customers can enter UBERCHOPPERDELHI to get Rs. 400 off on their first Uber ride. ![]() |
| ![]() Facebook has added a new feature that will keep your legacy even after your death. The social network has launched a new tool dubbed as 'Legacy Contact' to manage your profile page after you die. Facebook will soon allow you to nominate someone to manage your account. This person will be able to post, manage friend requests, update the cover and profile photos and archive content on the behalf of the deceased. However, they won't be able to log in as you or view your personal messages. If you want your profile deleted, the company will honor that request and remove your photos, Timeline and past likes and comments. "By talking to people who have experienced loss, we realized there is more we can do to support those who are grieving and those who want a say in what happens to their account after death" posted Facebook on a company blog. Facebook also redesigned memorial profiles by adding the word "Remembering" above the deceased's name and will allow a legacy contact to pin a post to the top of their timeline. The optional feature is rolling out slowly to U.S. residents first, before expanding to more countries. Prior to this feature. To set up a legacy contact, users ... ![]() |
| ![]() With an aim to strengthen the security further, Apple has added two factor authentication for iMessage and FaceTime. Previously, users that had two-factor enabled could log in to iMessage or FaceTime without requiring the time sensitive codes that should be required. The two-step verification, provides an extra layer of security in addition to a password to access accounts. Two factor authentication requires users to enter a unique code in addition to the regular account password before they send iMessage or Facetime. Apple sends its PINs through SMS, not through iMessage, so if you're setting up a new iPhone it should still work. The main aim of the two factor verification process is to prevent third parties from accessing or using an individual's account. The login protection was added to Apple's iTunes and iCloud accounts in March 2013, meaning Apple users who have previously logged into a Mac, iPhone or iPad with their Apple ID were already protected by the extra security. Users will need to go to My Apple ID, select "Manage your Apple ID" and sign in using your credentials, navigate to "Password and Security", and under "Two-Step Authentication", select Get Started and follow the instructions on how to proceed with the feature. via ![]() |
| ![]() Xiaomi has announced that it is entering the U.S market this year but not with its smartphones. The Chinese smartphone maker will start selling accessories like headphones and fitness bands in the U.S. Xiaomi announced at an event in San Fransiscoits Mi.com e-commerce portal will roll out for the U.S. and other markets very soon. "We're going to launch when we're ready and that will likely be in a time frame of a few months." saiad Xiaomi VP Hugo Barra at the event. Mi.com is available in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Portugal, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Indonesia and (soon) Brazil. The site provides high-end smartphones and other goods at low prices via direct-to-consumer sales. It will sell other electronics and goods, like headphones, wearable devices and mobile batteries. Barra said that it will take time to bring Xiaomi smartphones to more markets and did not give a timeline for bringing them to the US. "The amount of effort required to bring those products [phones and tablets] to market is significant. We just have to move at the right pace. So we're accelerating our entry in a sense by bringing simpler products " said Barra at the event. Xiaomi has been successful in selling smartphones in China and is now ... ![]() |
| ![]() Dell has launched two education based tablets and a new version of Chromebook. The company has introduced Venue 10, Venue 10 Pro tablets along with Chromebook 11. Dell Venue 10 is a Lollipop-enabled Android tablet while the Dell Venue Pro runs Windows 8.1 and will be Google Apps for Education certified. Both run Intel Bay Trail M CPUs. The Venue 10 line will have Full HD 10.1 inch screens and 10 hours of battery life. Both the tablets have microSD and full-size USB ports in addition to the microUSB charging port. The Venue 10 also has NFC support. The Venue 10 Pro tablet is the priciest of the set and starts at $330, or $380 with the keyboard and will be available on Dell.com in the U.S. and select countries around the world starting March 3, 2015. The price for Venu 10 is not out yet. Dell has also unveiled the Chromebook 11 that has an 11.6-inch screen with a resolution of 1366x768. Since these laptops are designed for use int he classroom, they have rugged features including Gorilla Glass screens, a MIL-STD 810G tested case for pressure, temperature, shock, and vibration resistance, and a sealed keyboard and touchpad for spill protection. The Chromebook 11 has a dual-core, Intel Bay ... ![]() |
| ![]() Panasonic has launched Toughpad FZ-B2, the company's latest durable Android tablet in India. It has a 7-inch HD (1280 x 800 pixels ) display with anti-glare for reading even under sunlight, is powered by a 1.83 GHz Intel Celeron N2930 processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). It is Water and Dust proof with IP65 certification and has MIL-STD-810G design for long-lasting durability even when used in harsh environments. It has USB 3.0 support and comes with user-replaceable battery. Panasonic Toughpad FZ-B2 Specifications 7-inch HD (1280 x 800 pixels ) touch screen display 1.83 GHz (up to 2.16 GHz) Intel Celeron N2930 Processor 2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD Water and Dust proof, IP65 certified MIL-STD-810G design - (5' drop, shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, altitude, freeze, high/low temperature, humidity, explosive atmosphere) 5MP camera with LED flash 720p front-facing camera Drop resistant from a height of 120cm, MIL-STD 810G compliant 3G (HSPA+ 21 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1, Satellite GPS, micro HDMI 3220mAh battery with up to 7 hours of battery life "With our commitment towards providing greater value to our consumers, we have been successful in setting new benchmarks the Indian markets. The 7 inch Android rugged tablet with tough performance, connectivity, long battery life and advanced technology is perfect work companion ... ![]() |
| ![]() ZTE launched the Grand S2 smartphone in India in December for Rs 13,999. We have already seen unboxing, benchmarks and photo gallery of the phone. We even went hands on with the Grand S2 at CES 2014. Now lets take a look at the camera samples of the phone. The ZTE Grand S2 has a 13MP auto focus rear camera equipped with single LED flash and BSI sensor. It has a 5MP front facing shooter. Check out the camera samples (click to view these images in full resolution) below. Daylight HDR OFF HDR ON HDR OFF HDR ON Low Light Flash Images from ZTE Grand S 2 were good especially the ones in daylight. However, the low light images were unclear and a bit grainy. On the other hand images with flash came out clear. We will give more details about the camera performance in a complete phone review. Videos ZTE Grand S2 can record 1080p videos. Check out the video sample. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHVQfrhmM8w ![]() |
| ![]() Microsoft has released Windows 10 Technical Preview for phones. In order to download the new technical preview, users will need to get Windows Insider app from the Windows Phone Store. After downloading the Windows Insider app, users will need to sign up. Microsoft has already released multiple new Windows 10 preview builds, but those were limited to PCs. Currently, Microsoft is only making the Windows 10 smartphone preview available for the Lumia 630, Lumia 635, Lumia 636, Lumia 638, Lumia 730, and Lumia 830. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckzhX1O6Lto The Windows 10 preview includes Full-size Background Image for Start: We believe phones should be intensely personal – so we've added another option to customize the start screen with a full-size background image. More Quick Actions in Action Center: We've increased the number of quick actions available to you. Windows Phone 8.1 has four programmable quick actions – but with Windows 10 you also get an expanded view that can now have up to three rows. Interactive Notifications: Notifications are now interactive, allowing you to take action directly like dismissing an alarm, or seeing images for maps. For example, for text messages, when the toast pops, you can quickly reply inline via text or voice. Significantly enhanced speech-to-text capability: You can talk to virtually any data ... ![]() |
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