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Google Play Reduces Minimum Purchase Price For Apps To Rs. 10 In India

by Deepali Sharma • August 3, 2015

Google has announced reduction in minimum purchase price for apps and in-app products on Google Play store from Rs. 50 to Rs. 10. While the minimum price for purchasing apps was Rs. 50 previously, Android users can now download apps from Google Play store for a price as low as Rs. 10. With this move, the company aims to provide more flexibility to users and developers community in India.

It will attract wider audience in the country and Android users will certainly spend more money on purchasing apps and in-built purchases. Besides making apps more affordable to the users, this move will help the company generate more revenue.

Lava Made Next-Gen Android One Smartphone Likely To Launch On July 27

by Deepali Sharma • July 24, 2015

Updated on 24th July 2015

While earlier reports were hinting at Lava made next-gen Android One smartphone’s launch on July 14, it did not happen. Now Lava has sent out invites for an event scheduled in New Delhi on July 27 where it is likely to take the wraps off the next-gen Android One smartphone. The invite sent by the company reads- ” Witness the Power of 1.” The 1 in the invite is formed by several features which the device will offer.

As far as specifications of the device go, it will be powered by a MediaTek processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and feature a 5-inch display. More details about the handset are likely to surface on July 27 at the time of launch. Stay tuned with us for more developments on this story!

Google Launches Xolo & Nexian Air Chromebooks In India At Rs. 12999

by Deepali Sharma • May 15, 2015

Google has announced the launch of new range of ChromeBooks for India. This new range comprises of Xolo & Nexian Air Chromebooks. Google has revealed that the Samsung Chromebook 2, Asus Chromebook Flip, C300 and C201 will also hit the Indian market in the coming days. The company has also announced the launch of Chromebooks for education, Chrome OS for business and the Chromebox for meetings.

As for specifications, both Xolo & Nexian Air Chromebooks are powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core Rockchip 3288 quad-core processor paired with ARM Mali-T764 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

Image- Xolo Chromebook

Google Handwriting Input Lets You Handwrite Text In 82 Languages

by Deepali Sharma • April 16, 2015

Google has announced the launch of a new handwriting keyboard for Android dubbed the Google Handwriting Input. The input tool is now available to download from Google Play store. After installing it on your smartphone or tablet, set the keyboard as default and you are ready to go. The Handwriting tool supports 82 languages in 20 distinct scripts and allows users to input text using a stylus or their finger. Furthermore, the keyboard is compatible with both printed as well as cursive writing inputs.

Google Unveils Haier & Hisense Chromebooks, Asus Chromebook Flip

by Deepali Sharma • April 1, 2015

Google has announced addition of new low cost Chrome OS based devices to its product portfolio. The new Chrome OS based devices include Haier Chromebook 11, Hisense Chromebook and Asus Chromebook Flip. Google has also announced Asus Chromebit HDMI dongle which turns any TV into a full-fledged Chrome OS computer. Both Haier Chromebook 11 and Hisense Chromebook share some specifications in common. Both Chromebooks feature 11.6-inch screen with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, Rockchip RK3288 Cortex-A17 quad-core processor, 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM. Haier Chromebook is claimed to offer up to 10 hours of battery life while Hisense variant offers up to 8.5 hours of battery life.

Image- Haier Chromebook 11

New Google Chromebook Pixel Launched: Price, Specs & Details

by Deepali Sharma • March 13, 2015

Google has unveiled its new Google Chromebook Pixel as the successor to Chromebook pixel which was launched over two years ago. The 2015 Chromebook is thus, the refreshed model of original Chromebook pixel and is available in two variants. As for the specifications, one variant of second generation Chromebook Pixel is powered by 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 8 GB of RAM while other variant comes with 2.4 GHz Core i7 processor paired with 16 GB of RAM, both featuring HD Graphics 5500. Read on to find more information on specifications, features, price and availability of the device.

Google Nexus 9 LTE Variant Goes On Sale In India: Specs, Price & Details

by Deepali Sharma • February 17, 2015

The Google Nexus 9 LTE variant which was unveiled last year in 2014, has now been launched in India. This device is essentially the LTE variant of the Google Nexus 9 Wi-Fi only tablet which was launched in December 2014 in India. The Nexus 9 tablet is powered by 64 bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 Dual Denver processor accompanied with 2 GB of RAM and Kepler GPU. It features an 8.9 inch IPS LCD QXGA display with 2048 x 1536 pixels resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Read on to find more details on specifications, features, price and availability details of Nexus 9 LTE variant tablet.