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  • Flipboard Buys Rival Zite From CNN

    Flipboard Buys Rival Zite From CNN

    Flipboard, the magazine-style news reading app, is buying competitor Zite from CNN, the companies announced Wednesday.

    The Zite app was a part of CNN for three years, since it had acquired the company for nearly $20 million. The terms and money involved in this deal have not yet been disclosed clearly. The move is a sign of ongoing consolidation in the space and comes in the wake of Facebook launching a Flipboard competitor called Paper. Flipboard benefits by cutting one more competitor from the field through the sheer act of buying it. 

    “We’re going to integrate the technology into Flipboard in the coming months,” Flipboard CEO Mike McCue said during a press call Wednesday. “We do not plan to continue to evolve Zite, we think we should focus on a single product.”

    He added that Zite users will be able to use their logins to set up a new Flipboard account, and that Flipboard will continue to support Zite for the time it takes to complete the integration of its technology.

    If you are not familiar with Zite, it is a personal news reading application that launched on the iPad in 2011. Essentially, Zite was a big recommendation engine that gives you articles based on what you like to read—based on your social feeds like Facebook and Twitter, but also based on your reading history and preferences.

  • DirectX 12 Will Be Revealed This Month at GDC

    DirectX 12 Will Be Revealed This Month at GDC

    Microsoft will reveal the latest version of its gaming and multimedia API – DirectX 12 – on March 20th.

    It would appear that all the usual suspects are already on board — the use of their logos on the DirectX 12 website strongly suggests that AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm are all preparing DX12 hardware.

    The March 20 sponsored session will be hosted by Microsoft graphics development manager Anuj Gosalia, and is described as follows:

    For nearly 20 years, DirectX has been the platform used by game developers to create the fastest, most visually impressive games on the planet. However, you asked us to do more. You asked us to bring you even closer to the metal and to do so on an unparalleled assortment of hardware. You also asked us for better tools so that you can squeeze every last drop of performance out of your PC, tablet, phone and console. Come learn our plans to deliver.

    Another session, dubbed Direct3D Futures, will discuss “future improvements in Direct3D that will allow developers an unprecedented level of hardware control and reduced CPU rendering overhead across a broad ecosystem of hardware.” 

    The previous version of the interfaces, which enable 3D animation and other multimedia effects used mostly in games, was released in 2009 with the launch of Windows 7. Developers tap into DirectX so their applications can take full advantage of the hardware power of the PC.

  • Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest

    Spotify Acquires The Echo Nest

    The music streaming app and desktop platform Spotify, which plays tunes for users without the hassle of downloading music, took on Somerville-based The Echo Nest, the company announced on Thursday.

    The company says that the acquisition supports Spotify’s strategy to grow global music consumption and overall revenue back to the music industry “by building the best user experience and music discovery engine for millions of global fans.”

    For the time being, The Echo Nest will continue to operate as normal, maintaining its offices in Somerville, Massachusetts and San Francisco. Also, the company will continue to offer its API, on which numerous music apps are built, for free, Spotify stating that it recognises that “the developer community is crucial to the success of both Spotify and The Echo Nest”. 

    Given that The Echo Nest powers many of Spotify’s competitors, including eMusic, MOG, VEVO, Twitter Music, and Rdio, how exactly Spotify manages the API moving forward could impact online music across the board.

    In a statement, Chief Executive and founder Daniel Ek said the company has “been fans of the Echo Nest for a really long time” and that the takeover will help Spotify’s “quest to play you the best music possible.”

  • Nokia X Available Online for 8499 INR

    Nokia X Available Online for 8499 INR

    Ever since the birth of Android operating system, mostly all companies have opted this OS for their smartphones. Android can do better things than what Symbian did; but, Nokia as a company has never believed in the Android platform lately. However, the rumored Nokia X is now official and is the first ever Android smartphone for Nokia. 

    Talking about the specifications, the Nokia X sports a 4 inch IPS LCD WVGA display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The Nokia X is powered by a 1 GHz Dual-Core Snapdragon processor and runs on a forked version of Android 4.1.2. The device is packed with a 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, a microSD support of up to 32 GB.

    The Nokia X is equipped with a 3 MP fixed focus camera, with no secondary camera. The device has a 1500 mAh battery which should work well considering the specs they offer. This phone is available on an E-Commerce website at a price of 8499 INR.

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  • iOS 7.1 Update to be Available Before 11th March 2014

    iOS 7.1 Update to be Available Before 11th March 2014

    As per rumors Apple is all set to release the first major update to its iOS 7 Operating System. John Gruber from Daring Fireball says that the update will include an app which will stream performances from the iTunes Festival.

    The iTunes festival app, which has not been released yet, will require iOS 7.1 to run, says Gruber. With SXSW set to start on Friday, the app and the update, should arrive soon. 

    Apple’s first iTunes Festival in the U.S. starts a week from today at SXSW in Austin. Apple is going to stream the performances to iOS devices using an app, but I’ve heard from a little birdie that the app requires iOS 7.1 (which explains why the app isn’t out yet). That means iOS 7.1 should ship any day now.

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    The iTunes festival begins on 11th March 2014, and if this comes out to be true then iOS 7.1 will be available really soon. This update will also bring the CarPlay feature which was just released by Apple. Stay tuned for more information!

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  • The New HTC One has Two Cameras at the Back, Here is a Close and Clear Look

    The New HTC One has Two Cameras at the Back, Here is a Close and Clear Look

    While we are not far away from the launch of the new HTC One, 25th March 2014. HTC has released various teasers highlighting different USP’s for the upcoming phone, which might not excite many people as we have seen many leaks showing almost everything. 

    However, the leaks continues and the new one is from Evleaks, the handset seen above sports a high quality polished Aluminum casing designed from a single block just like the HTC One. The leaked image above shows a clear picture of the upcoming smartphone, and the two cameras which people are talking about. It is not clear what will be the use of these camera, but if we look at rumors spinning in the rumor mills the next leak might not be away and will probably end rumors of the use of these camera from better focusing, 3D videos etc.

    The M8 will have different specs compared to the HTC One including a 5-inch 1080p display powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974 coupled with 3GB of RAM and Sense 6.0 UI on top of Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

    The front is mostly identical to the HTC One and features a BoomSound speaker setup and lacks physical or dedicated capacitive touch buttons. Here are the images that were sent to us by an anonymous tipster:

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  • Yahoo! To End Facebook And Google Sign-Ins

    Yahoo! To End Facebook And Google Sign-Ins

    Yahoo is planning on removing all of the Facebook and Google login functionality in a move to heighten the overall user experience. This latest move by CEO Marissa Mayer who has been shaking up nearly everything from search to company culture to acquisitions.

    “Yahoo is continually working on improving the user experience,” the company said in a statement, noting that the new process “will allow us to offer the best personalized experience to everyone.”

    For now, users can still access Yahoo services using their Facebook or Google log-ins. A timeline wasn’t provided for when exactly they will cease to exist.

    As TNW reports, the move to integrate Facebook and Google log-ins three years ago came as Yahoo sought to tap on their huge numbers of users — but it seems like CEO Marissa Mayer is keen to take a different route in a bid to reclaim native users and revive its ecosystem.

    The first Yahoo service to require the new sign-in process is Yahoo Sports Tourney Pick’Em, a service focused on the NCAA college basketball tournament which begins later this month. News of the change to Yahoo’s Tourney Pick’Em sign-in process was first reported by the technology blog Betanews.

  • Android 4.4 Update Ends Samsung’s Benchmark Boosting

    Android 4.4 Update Ends Samsung’s Benchmark Boosting

    The past few months the folks at Samsung were accused of artificially boosting the benchmark performance of their high-end smartphones, by overclocking the CPU and GPU while the benchmark tests are running. With Android 4.4 KitKat, Samsung has ceased this behavior. The whitelists have been removed, the browser no longer detects SunSpider or Rightware’s Browsermark, and the phone doesn’t display unusual activity or processor clocks when benchmark applications are run.

    While the phones do still perform better than their Android 4.2 running counterparts, that should mostly be a result of the under-the-hood improvements made by Google in the latest version of the mobile OS.

    According to a report by Ars Technica:

    Moving to Android 4.4, that strange CPU activity stops happening. Every single benchmark we ran prompted variable-but-normal fluctuations in CPU speed based on actual activity. Speeds would ramp up for a couple of seconds while the app launched, but once it became idle, the speeds settled back down to where they would normally be.

    Compare this to the behaviour in Android 4.3 “where all four cores go right to the maximum speed of 1.9GHz when a benchmark app is opened.”

    Benchmarks are useful tools, but they are not, or should not be, the deciding factor in purchasing a device anyway but we’re glad to see Samsung moving away from this behavior on older devices. The real test will come with the launch of the Galaxy S5.

     

  • Pebble 2.0 Beta App Updated And Available For Developers

    Pebble 2.0 Beta App Updated And Available For Developers

    Today Pebble officially pushed out version 11 of the Pebble 2.0 Beta app for Android. The update brings with it fixes that are said to offer “considerably” improved stability as well as firmware installation enhancements, fixes for sideloading issues and tweaks to make MyPebble load faster. 

    For those users who have the smartwatch, the company notes that you’ll need to remove previous Beta versions and install this one.

    • PebbleKit JS localStorage is now sandboxed for each app
    • Many improvements to onboarding and FW installation
    • Issues with sideloading apps in some circumstances have been fixed
    • Some issues with loading JS configuration views after the app has been quit have been addressed
    • JavaScript app logs printed via ADB are cleaner
    • MyPebble now loads faster
    • Known issue: Pairing a Pebble during onboarding may not succeed. If you run into problems, exit the Pebble app. Remove the pairing entry from Android BT settings & your Pebble. Then pair manually using BT settings.

    You’ll need to uninstall version 10 before you install this one, and any javascript-based apps will need manually reinstalled. 

  • Google Launches Indoor Maps in India

    Google Launches Indoor Maps in India

    Google announced indoor maps for a number of public spaces such as malls etc today. After giving us the street view for the historical monuments, Google will now provide view for malls.

    The indoor maps launched today include locations like:

    • Shopping Centres
      • Bangalore
        • Ascendas Park Square Mall
        • Gopalan Arcade Mall
        • Gopalan Innovation Mall
        • Gopalan Legacy Mall
        • Gopalan Signature Mall
        • Inorbit Mall Banglore
        • Orion Mall
        • The Forum
        • UB city
      • Bhopal
        • Ashima Mall
        • C21 Mall
      • Chennai
        • Ampa SkyWalk
        • Bergamo
        • Forum Vijay Mall
        • Ramee Mall
        • Spectrum
      • Coimbatore
        • Fun Republic Mall
      • Chandigarh
        • DLF City Centre
        • Fun Republic Mall
      • Dehradun
        • Pacific Mall
      • Delhi
        • Ansal Plaza, Khel Gaon
        • Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj
        • DLF Emporio Mall, Vasant Kunj
        • DLF Place Saket
        • DLF Promenade Mall
        • MGF Metropolitan Saket
        • MGF Square City
        • Pacific Mall (Tagore garden)
        • Select City Walk Saket
      • Ghaziabad
        • Pacific Mall
        • Shipra Mall
        • The Opulent
      • Goa
        • Caculo Mall
      • Gurgaon
        • Ambience Mall
        • Ansals Palam Vihar
        • MGF Mega City
        • MGF Metropolitan Mall
        • Sahara Mall
      • Hyderabad
        • Inorbit Mall
        • Manjeera Mall
        • Prasadz
      • Jaipur
        • MGF Metropolitan Mall
        • Pink Square Mall
        • World Trade Park
        • Triton Mall
        • Crystal Court
      • Kochi
        • Abad Nucleus Mall
        • Bay Pride Mall
        • LuLu International shopping mall
      • Kolkata
        • City Centre
        • City Centre II
        • Merlin Homeland Mall
      • Lucknow
        • Fun Republic Mall
        • West End Mall
      • Ludhiana
        • West End Mall
      • Moradabad
        • West End Mall
      • Mumbai
        • Fun Republic
        • Growel Mall
        • Inorbit mall Malad
        • Inorbit mall Vashi
        • Korum Mall
        • Palladium Mall
        • R City
      • Noida
        • Ansals
        • Centre Stage Mall
        • Great India Place
      • Pune
        • Amanora Park Town
        • Inorbit Mall
        • Kumar Pacific Mall
        • Phoenix Market City
      • Raipur
        • City Centre 36
      • Vadodara
        • Inorbit Mall
    • Museums
      • Delhi
        • National Gallery Of Modern Art
      • Hyderabad
        • Salar jung
    • Convention Centers
      • Hyderabad International Convention Center
    • Retail
      • Bangalore Hypercity, Inorbit Mall

    The list above shows all the locations where indoor maps can be used via Google Maps. In some locations, users will have the option of using the indoor My Location feature. Which allows you to move up or down a level in a building with multiple floors, the map will automatically update to display which floor you are on. 

  • Sony Launches Xperia E1 With Walkman Key, Dual SIM, Starts at 9,490 INR

    Sony Launches Xperia E1 With Walkman Key, Dual SIM, Starts at 9,490 INR

    Sony India today introduced Xperia E1, a new Android smartphone to which the company claims will provide great audio quality and more. Sony has launched the Xpeira E1 in two variants, the single SIM variant is priced at 9490 INR, whereas, the Dual SIM variant is priced at 10,490 INR.

    This mid-range device from Sony sports a 4 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels(233 ppi). The device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core MSM8210 processor and packed with a 512 MB RAM and 4 GB storage.

    The Xperia E1 comes with loud 100Db  speaker that can produce a loud and clean sound  With ClearAudio+ mode, it can instantly enhance the listening experience and optimize balance of frequencies while xLOUD ensures tracks sound as good as they should. As Sony has focused this phone to be music friendly, they have equipped it with a dedicated Walkman key and shake to change song feature.

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    The Sony Xperia E1 is equipped with a 3 MP camera, runs on Android and is powered by a 1700 mAh battery with power mode. The Dual SIM variant will be available starting 10th March, and the Single SIM variant will be available by 25th March in Black, White and Purple color options.  

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    [toggle title=”Press Release “]Sony India today introduced Xperia E1, a new Android smartphone that brings Sony’s leading audio technologies together with expertise in display, design, performance and content to create a smartphone independently recognized as the “best smartphone in its class”. The new Xperia E1 and E1 Dual will be available at all Sony Centers and major electronic stores across India and will be priced at Rs 9,490 and Rs 10, 490 respectively. Please find attached the press release and images of Sony Xperia E1. Introducing Xperia™ E1 – The best music experience now in a smartphone · Incredible music with a super-clear 100dB speaker · Enjoy music with dedicated WALKMAN key and Shake control · Blaze through apps and the internet with the fastest processor in its class and fast data speeds · Experience all of this through the bright and clear 4” WVGA display encapsulated in the latest Sony design 05th March, 2014: Sony India today introduced Xperia E1, a new Android smartphone that brings Sony’s leading audio technologies together with expertise in display, design, performance and content to create a smartphone independently recognized as the “best smartphone in its class”. The best in its class Xperia E1 is mid-tier smartphone with seriously premium credentials. A solid feel, fast processor and vivid 4” display combined with fast data speeds provides an all-round performance that is unrivalled by any other phone in its class, whilst its audio experience and content offer provides real differentiation. Great music everywhere Sony’s audio heritage can be clearly heard in Xperia E1 as key technologies come together with the 100Db (with 100Db on your Xperia™ E1, even a motorcycle won’t interrupt your music), speaker to produce a louder, cleaner sound that can hold its own in any environment. With ClearAudio+ mode, instantly enhance your listening experience and optimise the balance of frequencies whilst xLOUD ensures that your tracks sound as good as they should – loud and crystal clear. Intuitive WalkmanTM controls Sony’s WalkmanTM technology hails from more than 30 years of premium audio experiences and Xperia E1 builds on this. Shake-to-shuffle controls and a dedicated “long press to launch” WalkmanTM button ensure that loading and navigating your tracks couldn’t be easier, whilst the latest generation of Sony’s “WALKMAN” App makes short work of combining on and offline music, creating playlists, as well as playing and sharing tracks. Crystal clear 4” display All of this is controlled from the vivid 4” touchscreen. Drawing on Sony’s background in TV technology, Xperia E1 incorporates expertise from across Sony’s digital display technologies to provide an immersive visual experience. Whether watching movies or viewing photos, the display looks both vibrant and clear. The heart of your Sony experience Xperia E1 connects via Bluetooth™ to Sony’s extended eco system so whether it’s through the SBH20 Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset for those who prefer to keep their music to themselves, Xperia E1 remains at the heart of your connected Sony music experience. Dual SIM, no compromise Available in both dual and single SIM variants, Xperia E1 offers a new experience through the incorporation of Sony’s latest generation of dual SIM technology. You can set up both SIM cards independently with custom ring tones and instant, simple switching between SIMs before making calls or sending texts, whilst Sony’s dual SIM management technology – means that you can keep both SIMs active, never missing a call, even when talking on one of them. Xperia E1 and E1dual features: · 4” WVGA (800 x 480) display · Fast 1.2 GHz dual core processor with 512 MB RAM and 4GB storage · WalkmanTM key, shake to shuffle and hardware controls for easy music control · 3 MP camera · 1700 mAh battery with stamina mode The new Xperia E1 and E1 Dual will be available at all Sony Centers and major electronic stores across India[/toggle]
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  • Micromax Canvas Knight Launched With 16 MP Camera, Octa-Core CPU at 19,999 INR

    Micromax Canvas Knight Launched With 16 MP Camera, Octa-Core CPU at 19,999 INR

    Micromax has launched its much awaited and first Ocat-Core device in the Indian market. Micromax Canvas Knight is launched at a price of 19,999 INR and will be available online at the company’s website starting Wednesday. 

    Canvas Knight sports a 5 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 443ppi. The device is powered by a 2 Ghz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592T processor and is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and comes with 32 GB inbuilt storage which cannot be expanded. 

    The Canvas Knight offers dual-SIM support, runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and is packed with a 2350 mAh battery. The device is equipped with a 16 MP rear camera with OmniVision CameraChip sensor and M8 Largan Lens,and a secondary 8 MP front facing camera.

    Commenting on the launch, Rahul Sharma, Co-Founder, Micromax said, “Canvas Knight is another milestone for Micromax to bring the best combination of technology, style and affordability for the masses.” He further added, “With the launch of Canvas Knight, our first octa-core smartphone, we have yet again raised the bar of affordable innovation in the country”.

  • Facebook Messenger Now Available For Windows Phone 8 Devices

    Facebook Messenger Now Available For Windows Phone 8 Devices

    Microsoft declared that the Facebook Messenger application will be available soon on Windows Phone 8 devices at the MWC. This application is now available to download at the Windows Phone Store. 

    The application offers same kind of Facebook’s chat experience, which includes group conversations, photo sharing, stickers and more. While users get these options, they also miss on some, like voice messaging options, and chat heads are not available. However, this should not be a reason for users to not use the application, you can download it from the source link below.

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  • Oppo Confirms Two Variants Find 7, Coming Soon

    Oppo Confirms Two Variants Find 7, Coming Soon

    Oppo was rumored to launch the Find 7 soon. This was also surrounded with rumors like this device will be equipped with a 50 MP camera and more. 

    Sometime back, Oppo had teased that ‘they are coming’, rumors also suggested that the company is looking to launch two variants of its flagship. Find 7 will launch in two variants, possibility is; one with a 5 inch 1080p display and the other with a 5.5 inch 2K display. Oppo has also used an image to show two variants of its new flagship on twitter.

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     Apart from the rumors of a 50 MP camera and two display sizes, this flagship is also rumored to come up with a 4000 mah battery and a memory card slot to expand the storage of the device. We will update you with more information as we hear it, Stay tuned.

  • Micromax Canvas Blaze HD now Available For 16000 INR

    Micromax Canvas Blaze HD now Available For 16000 INR

    Micromax Canvas Blaze HD 16 is the successor to the Canvas Blaze which was launched in December last year. The company listed this product on its official website sometime back and now it is available at a price of 16000 INR. 

    This device sports a 5 inch IPS display with a resolution of  720 x 1280 pixels. Micromax Canvas Blaze HD is powered by a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor coupled with a 1 GB of RAM. Furthermore, the device is equipped with 4 GB of inbuilt storage, which can be further expanded up to 32 GB via microSD card. The device sports an 8 MP rear camera and 2 MP front-facing camera. It is packed with a 2000 mAh battery, and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. 

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