Worldwide tablet shipment hit 57.6 million units in the first quarter of 2014, as per latest report from Strategy Analytics. The global tablet shipment saw 19 percent from 48.3 million in Q1 2013. As expected Android maintained the top spot and grabbed 65.8% of the global tablet market up from 53 percent a year ago.
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It seems like Google is on a buying spree when it comes to patents. Recently, the search engine giant acquired Foxconn patents related to communication technology. Today, news is surfacing that Google has filed a patent to enhance its flagship wearable technology Google Glass.
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Blackphone will feature Nvidia’s Tegra 4i chipset to handle application processing and the connectivity. Announced at the MWC 2014, the phone which is touted as the most secure phone. SGP, a joint venture of Silent Circle and Geeksphone have developed the Blackphone which went for pre order in February 24 costs $629 and will ship from June in US and Europe.
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In a bid to enhance its offering and compete with other players, Skype has introduced free group video calling on Mac, Windows and Xbox. The feature which was launched in 2010 was already available, but only to Premium Skype users on these aforementioned platforms for $8.99 per month.
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Facebook has tweaked its Facebook Messenger App for iOS with some important features. The 5.0 update now enables users to send and receive videos which then can be played from the app itself.
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Reliance Communication (RCom) Tata Teleservices and Aircel have entered into a tripartite agreement to offer 3G roaming services. With this partnership, the trio will provide 3G roaming services across their respective customer bases using their network across the country. Continue reading “RCom, Tata Teleservices and Aircel team up for 3G inter-circle roaming”
Jabong has rolled out shopping app on Android and iOS that will enable users to shop directly from their mobile and tablets.
Nike recently dismissed rumors about its plan to shut down wearable division of FuelBand. Now, the company President and CEO Mike Parker has announced that Nike is looking to expand its partnerships with other companies, including Apple. Parker stated in a CNBC interview that the company is concentrating on software development as it looks to grow the userbase of its NikeFuel tracking system.
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Google has scooped up number of communication technology patents from Foxconn for an undisclosed amount, reports The Wall Street Journal. The Taiwanese based electronic manufacturer said that it has sold unspecified number of patents to Google.
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Samsung had entered music streaming business by rolling out ad free service Milk Music earlier in March this year. Now, the company is targeting the audio hardware product market with its latest launch. Samsung has unveiled a new line of headphones and speakers that is dubbed as ‘Level’.
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Microsoft has released preview version of its Remote Desktop app for the recently announced Windows Phone 8.1. The company had launched the Remote desktop app on Android and iOS in October last year. It allows users to control your PC from a Windows Phone device while on the go, but it requires Windows Phone 8.1 that is currently available only for developers.
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Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe Systems have settled a class-action lawsuit against nearly 65,000 employees who had alleged the companies conspired to keep wages artificially low through no-hire agreements. Reuters report reveals that Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel have agreed to settle the case and the settlement amount is worth $324 million.
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WeChat has rolled out a new feature to its mobile platform that allows users to inform their friends and family about their location. The Real time location sharing feature on WeChat will let users send their current location to others with a single tap.
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Nimbuzz entered into a partnership with LG Mobiles to provide 100 minutes of free international calls to any number in the US. In addition to this, the Nimbuzz app will be pre-installed on LG devices. For starters, the instant messaging cross platform app will be available on L–Series III smartphones, before expanding to other devices.
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With aim to enhance users search experience on mobile, Pinterest has rolled out new features viz. Guided Search, Custom Categories and Related Pins.
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