Tuesday, February 23, 2016

WhatsApp's Android beta program goes live on Google Play


WhatsApp has finally launched its Android beta program on Google's Play Store, making it easier for early adopters to test latest pre-release builds of the mobile messaging service. 


Skype to pull the plug on its Qik video messaging service next month


Microsoft-owned Skype has announced that its Qik video messaging service - which was launched back in 2014 - will be shut down in March. 


Oppo announces Super VOOC - fully charging a battery in 15 minutes


The Super VOOC is capable of recharging a 2,500 mAh battery in just 15 minutes. It can also achieve about 45% of charge in 5 minutes. The new VOOC charging works over both microUSB and USB Type-C ports and requires the new Super VOOC Flash Charger plug, a new special cable, and a connector made from high-quality military-grade materials.


Monday, February 22, 2016

Microsoft seeds a new update for Windows 10 Mobile



Microsoft has begun seeding a new update for Windows 10 Mobile. The firmware's build number is 14267 and it tweaks the multi-tasking performance on mid and high-end Lumia phones.


New SanDisk microSD offers read speeds of up to 275MB/s

SanDisk always has an impressive SD card to show at big events. This year at the MWC, it's about speed - 275MB/s worth of speed from a microSD card. . It comes bundled with a USB 3.0 reader for guaranteed downloads at max speed. The card is no slouch when it comes to write speeds either - up to 100MB/s. This card will be available in Q2 two in two capacities - 64GB and 128GB. For $180 and $300 respectively. 

Apple Posts FAQ Explaining Why It's Opposed to Building a Backdoor Into the iPhone


Apple has posted an FAQ explaining why the company is opposed to building a backdoor into the iPhone for the FBI.


Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls on Government to Withdraw Its Demands in Memo to Employees



Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an letter to employees today, reaffirming the company's opposition to the government's demand that it create a backdoor into the iPhone.


Amazon US And India Deals - Storage And Networking


Sony unveils Xperia Ear, Xperia Eye, Xperia Projector and Xperia Agent


Sony has unveiled  Xperia Ear, Xperia Eye, Xperia Projector and Xperia Agent
 at the MWC

Sony Xperia X series is here - Xperia X, X Performance and XA


Sony kept it short and sweet - it launched a new phone line, the Xperia X, and the first three phones in it are the Xperia X, XA and X Performance.