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Android 4.4 KitKat for existing Nexus and GPe devices releasing in coming weeks

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In addition to the Nexus 5 that comes with Android 4.4 pre-installed, Google also confirmed the roll out of the new Android update for existing devices. Devices like Nexus 4, Nexus 7 (2012 and 2013 editions), Nexus 10, HTC One and Galaxy S4 Google Play editions will receive the Android 4.4 KitKat update in the coming weeks. There’s no confirmed date for the roll out.

Google has left out Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus smartphone saying the device is out of the 18-month software support window.

Android 4.4 improves on a lot of fronts like memory management, voice search, faster multitasking, caller ID that scans through the database of Google Maps in case of an unknown caller, infrared port support, faster home screen switching, low-power audio playback, step counting etc.

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Sharp shows off its foldable phone prototype

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Huawei unveils the P30 Pro, P30 Lite in India

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Amazon launches the Echo Show in India

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Amazon has expanded its Echo line of devices in India with the launch of Echo Show. This is the second Echo device from Amazon to feature a display but unlike the Echo Spot that had a small screen, the Echo Show is equipped with a 10-inch HD (1280×800) display. Echo Show has all the smarts, […]

Xiaomi confirms foldable phone in a video

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There are very few companies right now who are working on a foldable phone and China’s Xiaomi is the latest company to confirm. Today in a video, Xiaomi President and Co-founder Bin Lin is seen using a foldable phone. The video does not reveal much but considering the prototype stage the device is in right […]

Amazon now bundles Alexa Voice Remote with Fire TV Stick

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Amazon has quietly updated the product page of its regular Fire TV Stick, which will now be bundled with the new Alexa Voice Remote. The updated bundle will be available from next week but customers can pre-order it at the same price of Rs. 3,999. For users who are not looking to buy a new […]

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