Samsung is continuing its Exynos aspiration with the new Exynos 5 Octa chip – the Exynos 5430. The application processor prides itself to be the first chip manufactured using the 20nm process, thus giving a boost in the performance and energy efficiency compared to a similar application processor on higher nodes. Samsung says the Exynos […]
Archives for August 2014
Sony will release v2.00 software update for PS4 this fall
Sony also announced a major firmware update that will hit the PS4 later this fall. The v2.00 will include Share Play, which Sony touts as a “virtual couch” that enables players to create an online local co-op by allowing to invite a friend to join a game. Sony says the feature is first of its […]
Sony sells 10 million PS4s globally
Sony seems to have extended its lead against Microsoft’s Xbox One and Nintendo’s Wii U as it crossed yet another milestone. The Japanese maker has announced that as of Aug 10, the company has sold in excess of 10 million PS4 gaming consoles. Sony has reached the milestone in just 9 months of its launch […]
Samsung unveils Galaxy Alpha with metal sides
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Alpha that was subjected to a quite a few leaks in the last few weeks. There isn’t anything new which we didn’t already know from the leaks but it’s in fact a forward step from Samsung to integrate metal, which the Korean company was reluctant to use it even […]
Idea launches Ultra+ and Fab phones in India
Idea has expanded its 3G phone lineup with the introduction of Idea Ultra+ and Idea Fab. Targeted at the youth and entry-level market, the Ultra+ and Fab will be sold through Idea’s retail channel for Rs. 8,300 and Rs. 4,999 respectively. Idea Ultra+ is a dual-SIM phone that sports a leather back finish, 1.3 GHz […]
Alleged images of Galaxy Note 4 leaked
Few images have been published by GSM Arena that purportedly reveal the design of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 4. While you’ll have to wait till September 3 event to see if it’s the real deal or not, our hunch says the pictured device is close to the actual one. The next generation Galaxy Note seems […]
Xolo launches Play 8X-1200 smartphone targeted at gamers
Xolo today announced Play 8X-1200 smartphone that’s targeted at gamers with its powerful CPU and GPU combination. The phone is powered by 2.0 GHz True Octa-Core Processor and is equipped with 2GB RAM and Mali 450 GPU. The dual SIM phone runs Android 4.4 and comes with a 5-inch Full HD IPS display, 32GB internal […]
Garmin vivofit now selling in India for Rs. 9,990
There has been a sudden rise in the choice of wearables and the latest one to announce is Garmin. The vivofit is a stylish fitness band that now sells in India on Flipkart exclusively for Rs. 9,990. This offering from Garmin is a bit different from the rest of the competition as the vivofit features […]
Android Device Manager adds ‘Call Owner’ feature in case of misplaced device
Android Device Manager is a free nifty tool for Android devices and the Google service has now added a new function that greatly increases the chances of finding the misplaced smartphone. The app and the web service has added ‘call to owner’ feature that enables the person who is in possession of the device, directly […]
Android Apps you cannot have on your iPhone
We see people flaunting their iPhones like it’s a fashion accessory. And while you have many that can afford an iPhone, the iOS still trails in the apps department that even money can’t buy. Check out some of the apps that are available only on the Android OS and even if they’re on the iOS, […]