now xiaomi has partnered with The Mobile Store to sell its smartphones through offline retail stores,

Xiaomi entered India last year with online-only model partnering with Flipkart to sell its smartphones and accessories. It started selling its accessories on its own website in India recently, now the company has partnered with The Mobile Store to sell its smartphones thorough these offline retail stores, according to areport from ET.
According to the report, relatively lower number of Mi 4 and Redmi Note 4G smartphones will be available at The Mobile Store across 55 stores in Delhi NCR, from Saturday. These smartphones will sell at Rs 19,999 and Rs 9,999, respectively, similar to the online rates on Flipkart. The Mobile Store shops will also act as service centers, the company’s chief executive Himanshu Chakrawarti said to ET.
Xiaomi tied up with Airtel to sell the Redmi Note 4G smartphone back in December though Airtel Stores across India. Xiaomi will continue to sell the smartphones though Flipkart.
Manu Jain, head of India operations at Xiaomi, said to ET:

This will be the first time that we’re getting into offline trade in India. In China, about 20-30% of total sales through come from telecom operators stores while the rest comes from our online store.


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Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB goes on open sale at Flipkart in India

The rapidly growing Chinese electronics startup, Xiaomi, is going places with the series of announcements to boost the smartphone sales. Xiaomi has announced it will sell the Mi 4 64 GB model without registration on Flipkart in India starting March 28.

The company has announced it wants to sell 100 million smartphones this year and for that we can expect more open as well as flash sales being hosted. One thing to be noted is that the stocks will be limited in the case of both type of sales.

For today from 2 PM IST, no registrations are required to purchase the Mi 4 64GB version costing INR 23,999 ($384). The Mi 4 64GB is identical to the 16 GB version albeit with more storage space. Do read our Xiaomi Mi 4 review if you are considering to buy one.

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Official hands-on video gives a peek of BlackBerry Leap

Hot on the heels of its latest quarterly earnings report, BlackBerry published an official hands-on video of the budget friendlyLeap smartphone. Earlier this month, BlackBerry announced the Leap at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

The short video shows the BlackBerry Leap in action. It showcases essential BlackBerry features such as Blend, Hub among others in less than a minute. The Leap boots BlackBerry 10.3.1 OS.

BlackBerry Leap packs a rather outdated Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset, coupled with two gigs of RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage. A 5" 720p display, 8MP main camera, and rich connectivity suite complete the highlights in the device's spec sheet.

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Asus Zenfone 2 arrives in India on April 13

Asus caused quite the stir back in January, when it announced the Zenfone 2, which would pack a high-end Intel Atom chipset alongside 4GB of RAM, and cost $200 in the meantime. As it later turned out, that wasn't quite the case and the price was for a lower-specced model, while the top dog gravitatesaround the $280 mark.

Either way, the highly-anticipated Asus smartphone is on its way to India, with a reported launch event scheduled for April 13. Asus is delivering on its promise for a Q2 launch, and they proved to be pretty quick about it. Not only that, but the company has chosen to offer only the top-of-the-range model, at least in the beginning.

The Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML comes with a 5.5-inch FullHD screen, as opposed to lesser models which either pack a 5-incher or 720p resolution, or both. The ZE551ML moniker is still not entirely indicative of the configuration though, as multiple RAM and storage options are available.

The highest specs include an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but according to the report only the 16GB/32GB options will be available in India. In any case a microSD slot provides potential expansion to those who need it. Other than that, the smartphone comes with LTE connectivity, 13MP/5MP camera combo, 3,000mAh battery and Lollipop out of the box, for a comprehensive package on a budget.

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Oppo N1 gets official Cyanogen CM11S ROM

Oppo N1 was launched in 2013 with an innovative rotating camera lens, top-notch hardware and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS skinned with Oppo's Color launcher.

The N1 was also the first phone to receive an official Cyanogen treatment as a collaboration with Cyanogen and Oppo. You are able to choose between the CM10.2 ROM based on the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or the default Color OS by Oppo. You can switch any time you want.

Today, almost year and a half later Cyanogen continues to support the Oppo N1 and launched an official CM11S (KitKat-based) ROM. The highlights of the new ROM are the support for the O-Touch panel and O-Click remote, plus some default Oppo apps, which makes the CM-skinned Android look closet to the Oppo's Color OS.

If you have a Cyanogen-running Oppo N1 or want to switch to Cyanogen Mod now, you can follow the source link below and get the update file. Here is hoping Cyanogen sweetens the Oppo N1 with a Lollipop-treatment later this year with a CM12 ROM.

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Google Now Voice feature to send messages on WhatsApp

We have seen Google Now to get more smarter and get rich with new features. Some of people want to use their Google Now Voice feature to send messages on WhatsApp which is not possible till yet.


Nevertheless, the root often solves the problem and fetching in the best way possible, as in this case thanks to root, Tasker and autovoice (and of course WhatsApp) are unable to accomplish what many had not expected, that the possibility of send messages via WhatsApp using voice commands Google Now from home.

If you want to try it you can take a look at a special thread on xda , since it does not even seem very difficult.
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Moto X 3rd Gen (2015) coming this fall

Rick Osterloh, Motorola's President, spilled the beans on company's plans about the next Moto X. He answered to a question on Twitter as part of the #AskRickO initiative. He was asked about the time-frame for the third generation Moto X.

Apparently the Motorola will be trying to keep an annual cycle for all its products, including the Moto X, which means we can expect the third Moto X to go official in August or September.

Earlier this year Qualcomm and Motorola revealed the company's next flagship will be powered by the latest generation Snapdragon 810 chip, which suggests the next Moto X might indeed use the Snapdragon 810 SoC. There are some overheating issues with this chip though and the current crop of flagships resolves them with a proper CPU throttling.

A cooler Snapdragon 815 successor is already in the pipeline, and the Snapdragon 820 is already official, so hopefully the Moto X will be utilizing S815 or S820 instead of the 810 model, no matter the earlier announcement. We'd hate to see another phone threaten by the user concerns for its hardware.

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Samsung may go beyond the current curved screen of the Galaxy S6 edge and introduce folding displays for the Galaxy S7.

The next flagship smartphone from Samsung may go beyond the current curved screen of the Galaxy S6 edge and introduce folding displays for the Galaxy S7.

According to Business Korea an unnamed official from Samsung display has said that the commercialisation of foldable smartphones will be possible by 2016.

The key point here is that the phone will fold in the screen, rather than the way current and past clam shaped handsets have folded.

Samsung has shown off flexible displays at numerous tradeshows over the years, from as far back as 2008. But until now there have been very few hints that this tech will ever make it into publically available smartphones.

As smartphones get thinner and thinner they're becoming more able to be folded without adding too much width to fit in a pocket comfortably. Imagine a smartphone sized lump in your pocket that could be folded out to the size of a tablet.

Here’s hoping a folding Galaxy S7 will arrive next year and it will be like Samsung's Youm concept video from 2011 that shows a folding semi-translucent device (below).

How much a device like this will cost or weather it will be an option alongside a normal flagship is obviously unclear at this early stage. But we'd imagine something like this coming as an extra, more expensive option, like the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge does alongside the Galaxy S6.
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This upcoming Smartphone will be called as ‘Lenovo K3 Note’.

Just one day past, when Lenovo organised a press event. With this press event users and Lenovo followers were expecting a lot to receive. But not much disappointment, Lenovo surely will unwrap number of surprises very soon! Lenovo Vibe Z3 Pro soon to make an appearance, but remain subtle.Instead expecting with Vibe Z3, Lenovo is about to unveil a very affordable Smartphone. To dig more on the handset, it is the perfect combination of phablet, which is targeted to compete with Meizu M1 Note. This upcoming Smartphone will be called as ‘Lenovo K3 Note’.



Lenovo K3 Note specifications and pricing

Lenovo K3 Note comes with 5.5-inch HD display screen. The back-panel of Smartphone brings unique paint-job of yellow fresh shade that gives a distinct look to the phablet. The smartphone comes with Octa core 64-bit processor with MediaTek MT6752 chipset with 1.7GHz of clock speed. It offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded to 32GB through a MicroSD card. Lenovo K3 Note is powered by 13MP of rear camera and 5MP of front facing camera to capture quality selfie image. To explore more on connectivity options, it offers 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, EDGE and many more. The phablet is powered with 3,000mAh battery power.The Smartphone is quite pretty and integrated with ace specifications and features. Lenovo K3 Note will come with a price tag of CNY899 which makes $145 (US Dollars).

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo to get Lollipop later this year

Before you think Samsung has forgotten about the lesser known cousin of the Note 3, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, think again. The company's French Twitter account responded to a query about the Lollipop update for the device, confirming that the update is indeed arriving for the device some time later this year.

The Note 3 Neo is the cheaper alternative to the Note 3, with a 720p display, 8 megapixel camera and hexa-core Exynos 5260 processor. The problem with devices like these is that they are usually forgotten when it comes to updating them but it seems that it will be getting the Lollipop update, if a bit late.

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Lenovo has started sending out invite for the launch of a new smartphone. It is expected to launch the A7000 smartphone. The event is scheduled for the April 7th.

Lenovo has started sending out invite for the launch of a new smartphone. It is expected to launch the A7000 smartphone. The event is scheduled for the April 7th. The A7000 smartphone was unveiled at MWC,last month.

Earlier: Lenovo A7000 Smartphone with 5.5-inch HD display, MediaTek octo-core Processor Announced at MWC



The Lenovo A7000 features a 5.5-in HD display with ultra-wide viewing angles and moving audio technology from Dolby. it’s the world’s first smartphone to feature Dolby Atmos technology, as claimed by lenovo. The smartphone runs on Android 5.0. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek True8Core™ processor with 4G LTE. The A7000 is 7.9mm thin and just 140 grams light.

Lenovo A7000 has been priced at $169 and it’ll ship sometime in the month of March. The smartphone comes in two colors: Onyx Black or Pearl White.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for AT&T gets Android 5.0 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 for AT&T isn’t alone in getting Android Lollipop today. The carrier version of the phablet’s predecessor, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 also began receiving Android 5.0.

With a size of 1.2GB, the Android 5.0 update for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900A s available over-the-air and carries the build number LRX21V.N900AUCUEOC1.

Android 5.0 brings a host of changes and improvements to Samsung’s 2013 flagship phablet. They include refreshed TouchWiz user interface and brand new ART runtime among others.

If you are an owner of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 for AT&T, head over to its settings to check for the new firmware. Keep in mind that you can only download the update over Wi-Fi.

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New iOS 8.3 beta builds go out to testers and developers

Almost two weeks ago, Apple officially unveiled its consumer-oriented beta program for iOS 8.3. At the same time, it released the first beta build for eager testers, which coincided with the third iOS 8.3 beta release for developers.

And today it's time for a new update. A new beta build of iOS 8.3 is now going out to both developers and consumers.

For developers, this is the fourth beta of the next iOS release, which might be an indication that we're headed towards the finalization of the build pretty soon. For consumers who are using the Apple Seed program, this is the second beta of iOS 8.3, which will show up for them in Software Update on their devices.

The download sizes may be different for each device, but in all cases it looks like we're seeing files above 100MB.

iOS 8.3 beta 4 for developers removes the "beta" tag from iCloud Photo Library, but this isn't the first time that this has happened - so it may be back in the future. Additionally, the message filtering feature introduced in an earlier beta has been refined somewhat, with the category for iMessages sent by people who aren't in your contact list having been renamed to "Unknown Senders".

Obviously some unnamed bug fixes and performance improvements should be in too, but that's pretty much it for new stuff in this release.

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Xiaomi's onslaught of affordable technology continues. The Chinese company has today launched its new 40-inch Mi TV 2: a powerful smart TV running an Android-based OS that will sell for $320.

The new TV features a 40-inch full HD LED panel by Sharp with 5000:1 contrast ratio, a Cortex-A9 quad-core 1.45GHz CPU, 1.5GB of RAM, 8GB of flash storage and a MIUI TV Android-based OS. In terms of playback, it offers H.265 10-bit hardware decoding, allowing you watch H.265, H.264, MPEG4, and REAL, as well as other mainstream video formats like RM, FLV, MOV, AVI, MKV, TS and MP4. Xiaomiappears to be playing up its gaming credentials, too, and boasts that it measures just 14.5 millimeters front-to-back at its thinnest. It appears to be available with a range of bright rear casings, too, that my help you jolly up your pad.

Perhaps the best part, though, is the price. Xiaomi will be selling the TV fo 2,000 CNY—which is about $320. And while you stand no chance of using a Xaiomi phone in the U.S., there is a glimmer of hope that you may, one day, be able to buy one of these. Xaiomi is to sell its wares in the U.S. this year; it won't sell phones, but it will sell other products. With any luck, this may be one of them.

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Leaked video shows the bezelless OPPO R7 in action

Just yesterday, we reported about the first images of Oppo's bezelless phone spotted in the flesh. Now the same source brings us more intel on the yet unofficial device. We get a couple of new images, a video and an alleged name for the handset - R7.

The video is showing the OPPO R7 in action, lending more credibility to the whole leak. In the video, the user shows quick functions of the new Music player and the Video player.

As noted earlier, the OPPO R7 smartphone is set to arrive with an octa-core MediaTek MT6795 mobile chipset and a 20.7MP rear camera.

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Asus Zenfone 2 arrives in China, only the 5.5-inch models

The Asus Zenfone 2 launched in Taiwan earlier this month and it's now launching in China too. The base 5" model is not available, but all three 5.5" variations are.

This includes the top of the line model with a 2.3GHz quad-core processor from Intel, 4GB of RAM, 5.5" 1080p screen and 64GB of storage. That's the ZE551ML model and it costs CNY 2,000 (that's equivalent to $322).

  
Asus Zenfone 2 lands in China

Below that is a another ZE551ML model, but this one has a slower chipset with a 1.8GHz quad-core processor and only 32GB built-in storage (there's a microSD card slot though). It still has 4GB of RAM and a 5.5" 1080p display. You'll also save some cash, this one is CNY 1,700 ($273).

The cheapest Asus Zenfone 2 to be available in China is yet another device labeled ZE551ML. This one cuts the RAM to 2GB and halves the storage again to 16GB, but keeps the 1.8GHz processor and 5.5" 1080p screen. It's CNY 1,300 ($210).

The prices are pretty similar to the Taiwanese prices. Just be careful when ordering your device as the model number isn’t very helpful – check that you're getting the RAM and storage you wanted.

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Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 gets update with new KNOX, mute

The Samsung I9500 Galaxy S5 received Android 5.0 Lollipop early this year, a hefty 1.05GB update. Now it's receiving a smaller update, which keeps the Android version at 5.0.1, but Samsung KNOX goes from version 1.0 to v2.0.

Another change is that the Silent mode returns. Lollipop removed that option, but Samsung has been reintroducing it, the Galaxy S5 got an update to bring it back a month ago.

Anyway, the new Galaxy S4 update is getting pushed out in India currently and it weighs 327MB. There's no complete changelog so it's not clear what other changes it brings.

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Xiaomi's handset dubbed Ferrari leaks with FullHD screen, Lollipop

Xiaomi recently struck a contract with Microsoft to let them experiment with Windows 10 on Mi 4. In the mean time, the Chinese handset maker is working on next generation of device - Xiaomi Ferrari.

Spotted in the benchmark listings, the Xiaomi Ferrari appears to be a powerful mid-range device. Sporting an Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC with octa-core 1.65 GHz CPU paired with 2 GB RAM, the smartphone comes with a 4.9-inch touchscreen display of 1080x1920 pixel resolution.

At the rear, it features 12MP camera capable of shooting Full HD video along with HDR modes. At the front would be a 4.8MP camera and the handset comes loaded with bunch of sensors. Xiaomi Ferrari will run MIUI based on the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out of the box.

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Oppo R1x Specifications

Oppo R1x Specifications: Oppo unveiled its R1C smartphone in China which will be launched as R1x globally. According to the source, Oppo has announced the launch of Oppo R1x smartphone for the worldwide in the late of April this year with no word about the price. Oppo R1C was launched in China in January this year at a price of $400. Looking into Oppo R1x Specifications, putting aside the name the Opp0 Rx1 won’t be different from the device that is already available in China. The main highlight or unique feature of Oppo R1x is its strong CNC frame and sapphire glass back panel. Oppo recently launched R5 in India in limited edition avatar at a price of Rs. 29,990. The Oppo R5 Glided Limited Edition is identical to that of Oppo R5 in terms of specifications. The main highlight or unique feature of Oppo R5 Glided Limited Edition is its Gold Frame. To have a better insight in the smartphone, let us jump to Oppo R1x Specifications.



Oppo R1x might feature 5-inch “Pixel Eye” HD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. The Oppo R1x/ Oppo R1C has the advantage or merit of its powerful octa-core Qualcomn Snapdragon 615 processor clocked at a speed of 1.5 GHz coupled with 2 GB of RAM. On the storage front the handset will offer 16 GB of inbuilt storage and can be further expanded to 128 GB via microSD card. Oppo RC1 is also equipped with 13-megapixel of rear camera and a 5-megapixel of front facing camera. The Oppo R1x has the only disadvantage or drawback regarding its operating system which is Android 4.4 KitKat. The company might upgrade it to Android 5.0 Lollipop operating syestem at its global launch. The Oppo R1x will be backed up by 2420 mAh battery source. The handset also includes 4G LTE connectivity apart from the pre-installed connectivity options.

Lollipop update for Sony Xperia T2 Ultra gets certification

A tweet from @SonyXperia broke many hearts when it claimed that only Sony's premium Xperia Z linewill get updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop. A Bluetooth certification labeled "Tianchi Update to L" shows this might not actually be the case.

"Tianchi" was the codename for the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra and "L" should be pretty easy to guess – until Google reveal the official treat, Android 5.0 was known just as "L."

The certification itself was granted on March 11 and the results listed a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, this is where the duties of the Bluetooth SIG end, there's no indication when the update may be released. This is subject to making sure the software works and collaborating with carriers to push out the update.

The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra launched on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean then got updated to 4.4.2 KitKat (and4.4.3 after that).

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Galaxy Tab S 10.5 gets Android 5.0.2, France is first

Samsung has started rolling out the Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5, which was released back in July last year. The update comes in the form of Android 5.0.2, and is currently only available in France.

The over the air update is currently only rolling out for the Wi-Fi model of the device, with model number SM-T800. It carries a build date of March 17, 2015, and bumps the firmware version to T800XXU1BOCC.

Users of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 in France can check for the update by heading to Menu -> Settings ->About device -> Software update on their device. The update can also be installed through Samsung’s Kies software utility.

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Bloatware has been a common complaint amongst users for quite some time, but with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Samsung looks to solve this issue, including the company's own apps.

Bloatware has been a common complaint amongst users for quite some time, but with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Samsung looks to solve this issue, including the company's own apps.



XDA Developers forum member Jeshter2000 shared the above screenshots that show the ability to uninstall a variety of apps, including content from Google, as well as Microsoft's OneDrive and Skype. Samsung's own apps, including S Voice and S Health, will also offer the option to be removed. Perfect for those who desire a more streamlined Android experience.

Any apps removed from the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge will be available for download from the Google Play Store or Samsung's own Galaxy Apps marketplace.

Google seems to be rolling out a new ‘Smart Lock’ feature for Android devices running Lollipop

Google seems to be rolling out a new ‘Smart Lock’ feature for Android devices running Lollipop — On-body detection. This new feature will only lock your device when it is sitting on a table or in your pocket.
The feature will make use of the accelerometer on your Android device to detect any movement. In case it does not detect any movement, it will automatically lock your device. But if you are holding the device in your hand and it is already unlocked, On-body will keep it unlocked.
In case you hand over your device to someone while it is unlocked, On-body will keep it unlocked. The feature cannot determine who is holding the device, it only knows that someone is holding it and thus keeps it unlocked.
Google is rolling out the feature only to selected users for now, but it is likely that a wider rollout will start within the next few weeks. For now, the feature has only shown up on Nexus devices, but it is likely that Google will roll it out to other Android devices running Lollipop as well.

Samsung Galaxy S5 getting Lollipop OTA update in India

Samsung had began rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for its Galaxy smartphone lineup. Now the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 owners in India are getting the Lollipop OTA update.

The Exynos powered Galaxy S5 G900H is getting the Lollipop update with system-wide UI tweaks, performance improvements and bug fixes. Of course, the Material design of the Lollipop has been wrapped in TouchWiz layer and hence it would not be a radical change. The OTA update weighs 874.21 MB.

Samsung has been seeding the Lollipop update for Snapdragon based S5 and later for Exynos based model since last December, starting with South Korea, then continued to offer it in Poland, Spain, UK,US, and other regions.

Android 5.1 rolling out to Micromax Canvas A1 in India

Micromax just announced that over the course of a week it will be rolling out the Android 5.1 Lollipop update to its budget-minded Canvas A1 smartphone. The update is being seeded in India, and comes just in time not to break Goolge's promise from a few weeks ago.

The update shouldn't surprise anyone as Android One smartphones have since been launched with the latest Android version out of the box in multiple countries. Meanwhile, devices in India have remained on the still prevalent KitKat iteration.

The Android 5.1 update brings improvements and bug fixes over the the 5.0 installment in several areas. Most notable to the end user is the return of silent mode, as well as better quick settings implementation for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Native multiple SIM support is brought along and a new security feature locks the phone until you sign in with your Google account, as an added deterrent to phone theft.

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Motorola starts testing Android 5.1 Lollipop for Moto X (2014)

Motorola was prompt in pushing the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to the Moto X (2014) and the Moto X (2013) also got the update earlier this month. Now the company has commenced the soak tests of Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Moto X (2014).

The Lollipop version 23.1.28 is being tested out with several improvements such as reducing the noise in low-light shots of the rear camera and more responsive viewfinder of front-facing camera.

Device Protection is one important feature that keeps the lost or stolen devices locked even if the factory settings reset is tried and functions only when signed in with actual Google account. Apart from these improvements, there are several under the hood tweaks arriving with this update.

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LG L90 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update

LG L90 is the affordable smartphone went official a year ago with a 4.7" display, Snapdragon 400 chip, and an 8MP cam all running on Android KitKat OS. It is pretty much the same phone as the LG G2 mini, but with front keys instead of the iconic rear control deck.

And now LG has sweetened it further by pushing the Android 5 Lollipop update on the dual-SIM flavor of the LG L90. The first market to get it is India, but we expect LG to expand the availability very soon.

The update is available over the air and weighs about 780MB. There is nothing in the changelog besides the "Android OS Upgrade". It will bring the new Material design across the interface though the Optimus UX skins almost everything.

Here is hoping LG develops Android Lollipop updates for the G2 mini and other L-series phones shortly

Xiaomi now sells accessories in India on its official site

Xiaomi began selling accessories through the its official website. Going forward, users in the country can order headsets and cases for their smartphones directly from the manufacturer.

Xiaomi has been selling handsets online in India through an exclusive partnership with Flipkart. But on its home turf, Xiaomi hosts the fancy flash sales on its own website.

Basically, the Mi online store for India is slowly turning into an online store of its own, though its doesn't offer smartphones just yet. Last month, we reported about Xiaomi’s plans to follow the same strategy in the US market.

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Gionee to launch slim dual-SIM Elife S7 on April 3 in India

At MWC 2015, Gionee unveiled the 5.5mm Elife S7 as one of the thinnest dual-SIM smartphones. Now, the Chinese manufacturer is gearing up for the April launch of the smartphone next month in India by sending out formal invites.

Gionee has designed Elife S7 with a U-shaped skeleton, casted using aviation level alloy for its frame. The rest of the body is constructed using nano-molding plastic. The mere 5.5mm thick handset features a 5.2" 1080p AMOLED display.

Powered by a 64-bit MediaTek MT6752 SoC with Mali-T760 GPU, the S7 has 2 GB RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. The phone has a new Sensor Hub integrated to the SoC in order to conserve CPU usage and use less power. It will be offered in Los Angeles Black, North Pole White and Maldives Blue color options.

Being a dual-SIM smartphone, the S7 supports two 4G SIM modules simultaneously. It is powered by a 2,750 mAh battery. We managed to get a quick look at the device at MWC.

LG unveils G Flex2 in India for $878, available later this month

LG has launched their latest flagship smartphone - the LG G Flex2 - in India. The phone is priced at Rs. 55,000 ($878) and will be available sometime later this month.

The LG G Flex2 is the successor to last year's G Flex, which met with a lukewarm response from reviewers and customers alike. This year's model features a new 5.5-inch Full HD curved P-OLED display, Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage space with microSD support, 13 megapixel rear camera with OIS and laser autofocus, 2.1 megapixel front facing camera, 3,000mAh battery and Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The G Flex2 also features the self healing back from the original G Flex but is now improved to be quicker and hide small scratches better.

LG is only launching the 32GB model in India. It will be available in Flamenco Red and Platinum Silver.

Xiaomi Mi 4 to support Windows 10 Technical Preview

Microsoft has signed an agreement with Xiaomi to provide support for the Windows 10 Technical Preview on the Mi 4 smartphone.

Xiaomi has had a good run so far with its smartphones running MIUI version based on Android. Now the company has teamed up with Microsoft to provide support for running Windows 10 Technical Preview on Mi4.

So far, neither of the companies has shared the specifics on tools to be provided and installation process. Mostly aimed at the enthusiasts and developers, the Windows 10 TP on Mi4 will let the users report the bugs and give ideas on new features to be added in the OS.

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New Lollipop image available for Nexus 6

Last week Android 5.1 was made official and naturally made available for Google's own Nexus devices. It brought many improvements over previous Lollipop builds, including a few new features, like HD voice calls and silent mode.

The Nexus 6 was one of the handsets that benefited most from the new OS version, which brought about performance improvements and fixes to the handset. That version was distributed to users in the form of an OTA, but a quick look at Google's Factory Images page, reveals that there is now another Android 5.1 build for the same device.

According to the change log, this new software does not bring any significant changes, which is also evident from its identical version number. Instead the LMY47E build comes with a new version of the radio drivers, which signifies some tweaks and changes were made in connectivity - cellular, Wi-Fi or otherwise.

It is still unclear, whether the new Lollipop build will be distributed to users over the air. Chances are, that if it brings about some universally beneficial patch or improvement, it will seed to users. However, it might be targeted to address a very concrete issue, in which case, it will most likely be up to users to decide whether or not they want to flash it.

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Galaxy S6 to reportedly go on sale in the US on April 11

The Samsung Galaxy S6, which was unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will launch in the US on April 11, according to a report from Phone Arena, which cited a source working with one of the four major US carriers.

As per the report, all four major carriers in the country - AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile - will start offering the device on the same day. As for the Galaxy S6 Edge, the device would be launched in a “limited capacity,” just like the Galaxy Note Edge.

The report also notes that Samsung reps are currently visiting retail outlets around the country, providing demo and training on the new devices.

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