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...

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Lenovo to launch Windows phones mid-2015 in China

Microsoft announced that Lenovo will offer the Windows 10 upgrade services across China. Apart from that, Lenovo will also work with Microsoft to build Windows Phone handsets. Last year, Microsoft announced adding new hardware partners who will develop Windows Phone devices and Lenovo was one of them. However, not a single WP device was announced by Lenovo yet. This year, Lenovo has plans to launch the Windows 10 running smartphones in mid-2015 via China Mobile. There is no clarity on timeline on releasing the Lenovo Windows phones to other markets yet,...

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LG announces the 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...

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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...

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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...

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Goldgenie will offer Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in 24k gold

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge got the Goldgenie treatment. The UK-based jeweler will begin taking pre-orders for tricked out versions of the smartphone duo in a couple of days, on March 20. The Korean giant's hot new flagship smartphones will be available in 24k gold, rose gold, and platinum. Goldgenie is expecting high demand for all three precious metal finishes. Of course, having your Samsung Galaxy S6 dressed in 24k gold won't come cheap - Goldgenie's pricing kicks off at £1,664 (around $2,457). The jeweler will begin shipping smartphones to customers in two to three weeks after the April 10 retail launch of the smartphone. Source |...

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