Facebook Acquires Live Filters and Face Swap App MSQRD

Facebook has confirmed the acquisition of live filters and face swap app MSQRD by Masquerade Technologies. The move will help Facebook compete with Snapchat and other similar apps.

Nexus 6P gets performance boosting update

Google has released an update for the flagship Nexus 6P. Like the Nexus 5X update, the 6P update focuses primarily on improving the performance for background and foreground tasks. G

Google code shows Android N tested on the Nexus 5

Google just released the Android N developer preview for the Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. Latest Rumor Suggest that Google is testing Android N for the Nexus 5. As evident from the Google Git repository for the Android N preview, the Nexus 5 (hammerhead) is tagged in its code dating from yesterday.

Redmi 3 with fingerprint scanner spotted on TENAA

Xiaomi's Redmi 3 doesn't feature a fingerprint scanner, but it looks like we will soon see a variant that comes loaded with fingerprint sensor . A phone with specs identical to the Redmi 3 was spotted listed on TENAA's website

Four million Mi 5 units sold in the first flash sale

Xiaomi announced the Mi 5 flagship at the MWC a few days ago, and it  became one of the most anticipated smartphones this year. The first flash sale in China sold 4 million units in no time and registered more than 17 million interest entries. The second flash sale is scheduled for March 8 (10 AM Beijing time) and is expected to sell at least as many phones.

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 3 in India

Xiaomi today announced the Redmi Note 3 for the Indian market. The phone is priced at INR 9,999 ($148) for the 16GB model, and INR 11,999 ($178) for the 32GB model. The Redmi Note 3 for India runs on the brand new Snapdragon 650 SoC and 2GB of RAM on the 16GB model and 3GB RAM on the 32GB model. I

Apple Launches Official Support Account on Twitter

Apple has launched @AppleSupport, an official support account on Twitter to answer questions and provide helpful information

Microsoft Lumia 640 now available for less than $30 in US

The Microsoft Lumia 640 has received yet another price cut in the United States, where retailers including Best Buy and Walmart are now selling the device for $29.99. T

Microsoft Band 2 receives an official price cut

Microsoft Band 2  is now officially available for $174.99. - Microsoft usually sells the wearable for $249.99. The promo runs through March 26 9pm PST, and is available for purchases made through online as well as retail Microsoft stores in the US

Raspberry Pi 3 With Integrated 802.11n Wireless LAN on Sale Now for $35

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the release of the Raspberry Pi 3, the latest version of the tiny computer that fits in your pocket.