Finally Skype group video calling is free for everyone

Google Hangouts have long offered free group video calling, Microsoft is catching up to the competition & making Skype group video calling free. Skype users have been requesting free group video calling for years from 28th April 2014. 

Windows desktop, Mac, and Xbox One users will all be able to use the feature at no extra cost. "In the future, we’ll be enabling group video calling for all our users across more platforms. Microsoft previously offered the feature as part of its Skype Premium service customer.

Microsoft and Nokia deal to seal $7.5 billion this week

According to the Microsoft statement on Monday that it had “completed the steps necessary” to seal the deal for Nokia’s devices and services business on April 25th. 

This deal will wrap up its 5.4 billion euro ($7.5 billion) takeover of Nokia's handset business on Friday, after making a few tweaks to the long-awaited deal.

Source: cnbc.com

Sony Xperia launches M2 Dual in India for Rs 21,990

Sony Mobiles has launches a smartphone “Xperia M2 Dual” in India for Rs 21,990 and will be available from April 25th Onwards.

Sony Xperia M2 features 
Display: 4.8-inch LCD display with 960x540 pixel resolution 
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM
Connectivity: Xperia M2 Dual with 3G connectivity for India
OS: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean 
Camera: 8 megapixel camera with Exmor RS image sensor and record full 1080p HD videos using this camera.



Source: The Mobile India

Asus Fonepad 7 Dual SIM tablet first time launched in India

Asus has announced the launch Fonepad 7 Dual SIM tablet in India for Rs 12,999. 

Display: 7 inch LED Backlit IPS panel based display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and can support up to 10 fingers for multi touch 
Camera: 5 megapixel camera (back side) and 1.2 megapixel front camera for video calling. 
Connectivity: WiFi support and the 3G network support in one of the two SIM slots. 



Source: The Mobile India

Lenovo S660 quad core processor with metallic body launched

Lenovo today announced the launch of Lenovo S660, a new version to its S series smartphones, the Lenovo S660 comes with a metal body - It is priced at Rs 13,999. 

The Lenovo S660 S series smartphone comes with below listed features:

Display: 4.7 inch display with 960 x 540 pixels resolution. 5 point touch input

Dimension: 9.95 mm thick handset weighs 151 grams 

OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. 

Processor: 1.3 Ghz Mediatek MTK6582m processor and 1 GB RAM. 

Storage: 8 GB internal storage and about 5.5 GB is expected for users and expandable storage a micro SD card slot upto 32 GB capacity.

Battery: 3000 mAh battery which claims to provide 7-10 hours of talktime and 27.5 hours of standby over 3G network. 

Camera: 8 megapixel rear auto focus camera and a 0.3 megapixel front camera

Other features: Bluetooth 4.0, FM, A-GPS and WiFi. 

Source by The Mobile India

Gmail user interface screenshots leaked

Google is planning some major changes into user interface for Gmail. 

The screenshots indicate Google will be adding a couple more categories into Gmail. In earlier update mail is automatically sorted into updates, promotions, social, and forums for users, but this new look bring with more categories like purchases, travel finance etc., 

Twitter New Profile Design more or less similar looks like Facebook

Twitter has released its New Profile Design for testing over a couple of user profile, new profile design more or less similar look like Facebook. 

Twitter announced in his blog with highlighting its new profile design and its features. Current profile design is more attractive as compare with older version. Your Profile picture and customized hearer are now bigger and you can tweak your color scheme in terms of highlights link, one drawback is you lost the ability to set a custom background images.

TWITTER NEW PROFILE DESIGN

TWITTER NEW FOLLOWER TAB

TWITTER AND FACEBOOK PROFILE DESIGN

For more detail: https://twitter.com/NINtec

Gear Fit smartwatch launches by Samsung

Samsung has introduced the New Gear Fit smartwatch for Rs 15,900 and its will be available globally starting from April

Samsung Gear Fit Specification: 

Display: 1.84” Curved Super AMOLED (432x128)
Connectivity: Bluetooth® v4.0 LE
Dimension: 23.4 x 57.4 x 11.95 mm, 27g
Battery: Standard Battery 210mAh 
Additional Features: 

• Heart Rate, Sleep, Stopwatch, Timer, Pedometer, Exercise
• Media Controller, Schedule, Smart Relay
• Water Resistant and IP67 Dust
• Notifications (E-mail, Apps, SNS, Call) 

On Play Store Google Nexus 10 tablet listed as Coming Soon

On play store Google lists the Nexus 10 tablets as coming soon.  The new Nexus 10 (2014) is expected to feature same are listed below

Features 
Display: 10.1-inch display with 2560x1600 pixel resolution with using the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology
Processor: quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 or 800 system on a chip with 2 GB RAM.
Memory: 16 GB and 32 GB on-board storage and there will be no memory card slot.





Source by: The Mobile India and Image Courtesy: Phandroid

Lenovo launched A526 with Dual 3G SIM

Lenovo has launched a new smartphone A526 with 4.5 inch display for Rs 9,499. Its budget smartphone with quad-core mobile processor and capability to support two 3G SIM modules

 

 

Features

SIM: Two 3G SIM modules

Display: 4.5-inch display with 480x800 pixel resolution

Processor: 1.3 Ghz quad-core mobile processor

OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update and bundles along Lenovo DOit apps

Memory: 4 GB on-board storage, the memory slot lets the user expand the storage with up to 32 GB Micro SD card

 

Source by: The Mobile India

Lava launched Iris 550Q with 5.5-inch display

Lava launched a new quad core phablet “Isis 55@ with the 5.5 inch display screen, Lava Iris 550Q phablet will be available across retail stores for best buy price of Rs 13,000 from this week onwards.

Lava Iris 550Q Specification

Display: 5.5 Inch Screen
Processor: Quad-core 1.2 Ghz mobile processor with 1 GB RAM
OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Camera: 8 megapixel camera comprising of the BSI sensor for decent quality still images and full 1080p HD videos recording capability. Front facing 2 megapixel camera for video calls. 
Memory: 4 GB on-board storage and memory slot to add up to 32 GB micro SD card.
Battery: 10 hours of talk time with the 2600 mAh battery packed 

Source by: The Mobile Indian

Gionee Elife S5.5 launched in India which is slimmest phone in world

Gionee launched the Elife S5.5 in India which is world’s thinnest phone for a price of Rs 22,999. This Gionee device is with 5.5mm thickness. After China, India is the second country to get the phone.

Features

Display: 5-inch full HD Super AMOLED display,

Processor: Octa-core 1.7 GHz processor

Powered: 2300mAh battery

Camera: 13-megapixel rear snapper and 8-megapixel front-facing camera. 

Source by: tech.firstpost.com

Pinterest accounts hacked

According to a report by ANI, Pinterest accounts hacked which display / posting several weight loss related pins, do not click on it. According to reports over web, multiple Pinterest accounts have been hacked and spammed with weight loss ads pictures. Pinterest has identified & acknowledged the hack and have restored the affected accounts in the safe mode.

Pinterest has advised users to use strong and unique passwords and be wary of 3^rd party apps

Source by: tech.firstpost.com