Xolo Q900s Plus with 4.7-inch HD display goes on sale in India

Just over a week after unveiling it, Xolo has launched the Q900s Plus, a successor to the Q900s, which was released back in July this year. It comes in black color, and is now available for purchase on Infibeam for 7,999 INR ($126). Specification-wise, the device sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM 8212) chipset with 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and Adreno 302 GPU, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The smartphone has 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory (which can be expanded by up to 32 GB via microSD card), and a 1,800 mAh battery. It runs Android 4.4 KitKat and sports a 4.7-inch HD display. The Q900s Plus is listed on the company's website with a price tag of 8,299 INR ($133). Source |...

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Nokia C1 is the company's first post-Microsoft Android phone

Following the announcement of the Nokia N1, the company's first Android tablet after the Microsoft deal, now we hear the Finns are working on a phone running Google's mobile OS. The phone is dubbed simply C1 and an alleged product shot of it popped up. Alongside it, there's also a rumored spec sheet, which includes an Intel-made chipset with 2GB RAM. The Nokia C1 would sport a 5" display, probably of 720p resolution, and have 32GB of storage. At the back, there is believed to be an 8MP camera joined by a 5MP one at the front. The Nokia C1 will launch with Android 5.0 Lollipop garnished with Nokia's Z Launcher, just like the N1 tablet. It will be manufactured by Foxconn, since Nokia is prohibited from manufacturing devices until 2016 as per its acquisition contract with Microsoft. There's no information regarding availability just yet. We suspect Nokia will announce the phone in the first quarter of 2015, but we're yet to see and hear more about the C1. Source |...

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Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) 32GB now available in India

After Motorola's initial launch of the Moto X(2014) in India, back in September users were left to wonder as to if and when the 32GB version would be available, along with the wood and leather back covers variants. The larger storage model is now exclusively available through Flipkart for INR 32,999 ($520) in Black and Royal Blue colors. The two aforementioned back cover variants can also be found on the website. In accordance with the new launch, the 16GB Moto X 2014 has received a price cut and will now set you back INR 29,999 ($475). Eager buyers will be also pleased to know that Flipkart also offers an additional discount of up to INR 6000 towards the purchase of any Moto X 2014, 16GB or 32GB in exchange for an old smartphone, but some restrictions do apply. So if you are in the market for a new Moto device, be sure to consider the more spacious variant of this flagship device, you can read our opinion of the Moto X 2014 in the review. Source |...

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Android One coming to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

After launching the Android One brand in India earlier this year, Google is now expanding the devices to other south Asian markets, namely, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The same three devices will be available in these markets for now - Micromax Canvas A1, Karbonn Sparkle V, and Spice Dream UNO. Except for Bangladesh, which along with these three phones will also be getting the Symphony Roar A50 from local brand Symphony. Google will be expanding to more markets with more devices in 2015. Source •...

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Xiaomi is now valued at more than $45 billion

The Chinese smartphone and tablet manufacturer Xiaomi is now valued at over $45 billion. The latest estimate tops the $40 billion valuation, which the company received in early November. Xiaomi raised over $1 billion in the latest round of funding. Participants in it included All-Stars Investment, the Russian firm DST Global, and the Singapore sovereign-wealth fund GIC. The last two companies are already shareholders of Xiaomi. Xiaomi has quickly established itself as an industry heavyweight. A recent report puts the company as the third largest smartphone manufacturer globally. The company has ambitious plans for the future. Recently, Xiaomi's CEO said that he wants the company to be the world's No.1 manufacturer within 10 years. Source...

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HTC One (M8) gets caught with Android 5.0.1 and Sense 6.0

Screenshots and videos of HTC One (M8) running Android 5.0.1 with Sense 6.0 made the rounds online. This time, the device boots software number 4.1 as opposed to 4.0 from a past leak. Unsurprisingly, the Sense-d Android 5.0 on the HTC One (M8) looks fresh yet familiar. The Recents view is almost stock Android-like, while the Notification area and the Quick Settings are, in terms of design, a fusion between the language seen in Google's Lollipop and HTC Sense. The new OS version should arrive on the Taiwanese company's flagship smartphone in the near future. HTC promised to update the One (M8) to Android 5.0 by February 2, 2015. Source...

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