Swiftkey app updated for iPhone gets new emojis
The popular keyboard app Swiftkey app has rolled out an update for its iPhone app. The update brings along new range of emojis to the app. The app also incorporates the support of selecting the skin tone of human emoji characters, adds new new flag and family emoji.
The app will now allow the users to add skin tone options for Emoji and the popular Vulcan Salute emoji for Live Long & Prosper. The upgrade also brings in some performance improvements and bug fixes. The Swiftkey users will now be able to decide whether to display the emoji or globe icon to get emoji. In order to start this feature, the users just need to go to the keyboard settings and select on or off ‘quick emoji key; option.
The iPhone users can download the updated version of the app from the Apple store.
Zebronics launches new Bluetooth headset ZEB-655IIM in India for Rs 599
Zebronics India is one of India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, Audio/Video and Surveillance products. They have recently launched the amazing Bluetooth Headset Zeb 655IIM. This headset has many astounding features such as the users can easily connect to two mobile devices instantaneously.
This saves time for users who have multiple devices, as one can switch between the two easily. ZEB-655IIM has an in-built battery that gives four hours of talk time. The company has priced the headset for Rs 599. For extra comfort the company is also providing extra cushioning on the headset. This headset is very light and also provides the users three control buttons. These include music and phone control.
ZEB-655IIM has the Bluetooth Technology, which runs on 2.4 GHz spectrum. The distance between the phone and the headset can be up to 10 meters. Its Bluetooth version 3.0 and EDR class 2 support helps in delivering excellent audio quality.
Mr. Pradeep Doshi, Director – Zebronics says, “In a wireless world, there is no longer any reason to remain chained to your Smartphones. ZEB-655IIM delivers professional performance and exceptional value. It’s the cost-effective headset investment decision that doesn’t compromise on quality. Now explore and enjoy the wireless freedom with Zebronics ZEB-655IIM”
Key Features of Zebronics Bluetooth Headset ZEB-655IIM
- MPC Profile to connect two devices at once
- Bluetooth version: V3.0 EDR Class L
- Bluetooth Profile: HSP, HFP
- RF Frequency Range: 2.4G ISM band
- Speaker output power: 5mW
- 3 Button design: MFB, VOL+ VOL-
- LED Indicator status: Blue, Red
- Battery: Rechargeable High capacity Li-Polymer battery
- Micro 5 Pin USB Plug charging Port
- Nominal charging time: 2hours Max
- Talk time: Up to 4 hours
Celkon Campus A355 with Android KitKat and 3G support listed on its official website
The smartphone manufacturer Celkon has expanded its Campus series of smartphones with the launch of Campus A355. The smartphone is listed on the official website of the company without any pricing and availability details.
The Campus A355 features a 3.5-inch display with 320 x 480 pixels resolution. The dual SIM device runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system. Powering the smartphone is a 1GHz single core processor coupled with 256MB of RAM. The internal storage of the device accounts to 512MB which can be expanded further by up to 32GB using a microSD card.
The Campus A355 flaunts a 2.0-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 0.3-megapxiel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The smartphone houses a 1,200 mAh battery and offers 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth as connectivity options.
The Celkon Campus A355 will be available in the colour options of Blue, Red, White, and Yellow. This definitely is an entry level smartphone and should be priced under the Rs 5,000 mark.
You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]
![You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pcoket-app.jpg "You should definitely POCKET this App [Review]")
POCKET is an amazing and modern application founded by Nate Weiner. This app can be a perfect mobile companion for travellers and can also be operated when offline. Pocket is very useful for saving articles, videos and other web content for future. One can have a beautiful and an optimized easy-to-view experience while using this astounding app.
UI and Features
The Pocket app is a simple and user friendly software. As soon as one downloads and install this app, they can easily see a list of things on the left side of the screen. This contains categories such as highlights, my list, tags, favourites, archive, inbox and premium. Under the my list option, the user will be able to see their saved articles, videos, images and more.
On the right-hand side of the screen, the user will be able to see a list, which contains options such as bulk edit, refresh, settings and help. In the middle of the application screen, the user have the search option from where they can directly search for whatever they want to read or get the items from the saved files. Once the user opens the file, the user will be able to see various options at the top of the screen, which includes back, item archived, item re-added, item favourited, item unfavourited, share and the setting.
As soon the user taps on the setting icon, they will be able to see more options, which includes switch to web view, refresh, delete, display settings etc. A feature worth mentioning is the Listen feature in this app. So what does the Listen feature do? The function of the Listen feature is that the app will play back the article and the other web content. This will enable the user to hear the articles rather than reading them.
Pocket is available on various platforms such as iOS, Chrome, Android, Windows Phone et al. We tested this app on Android OS. Pocket can also save embedded video in any article to watch them inline, but for this feature to work in Pocket, one has to be online. Pocket can also send articles to other people via email or even directly to other Pocket users. Another interesting thing is that for easier browsing, Pocket can tag articles. Under the Display setting, this application can choose from two different fonts, multiple font sizes and three different colour palettes, which include black on white, white on black and sepia.
Ease of Use
Pocket app is very easy to download and install, it just took us a less than a minute for it to set up on our mobile phone. Over here, we can store unlimited articles, videos and other web content in one place. There are three full-screen reading modes for Day and Night. Pocket even improves the reading experience by stripping out extraneous formatting and making the article look nice.
Pocket users can easily share anything with anyone via Facebook, Twitter etc. One can also search for files and browse through. The Listen feature is very easy to operate and this feature also helps those who are not in a mood to read.
Verdict
There is no charge to procure the Pocket app and Android users can easily download it on their mobile phones through the Play Store. The pros of this app are that this application is freely available on all mobile operating systems and it is very easy to use. The con is that some restricted video content can’t be played in the application. Overall, It’s an excellent app and we think you should try it too.
Line’s Popcorn Buzz: Now have voice chat with 200 people simultaneously for free
After WhatsApp changed the way people communicate and leverage group chats feature to stay in touch with family and friends, we thought not much innovations are left in the space. However, LINE, a leading life platform, has proved us wrong by announcing Popcorn Buzz, a free group call app that allows up to 200 participants to simultaneously talk to each other.
It is an Android app, which aims to replace the expensive costly conference call services. According to LINE, “Popcorn Buzz can be used to talk with friends and family, catch up with classmates, make plans with club members, and more. On top of that, Popcorn Buzz is a perfect replacement for existing paid business-grade conference call services. For users that need to talk to multiple people at once, Popcorn Buzz accommodates both personal and business usage, all for free.”
But before you start jumping with joy and start using it right away (of course, only after downloading it), let’s tell you that calls might be free from tariff, but you will have to still pay for mobile data that you’d use during the call.
To get started with Popcorn Buzz, all you need to do is choose a username and upload a profile picture. Once you create a unique URL for a group call, you can share the URL via email, SMS, or another communication method to start a group call.
LINE adds, “existing LINE users can log in to Popcorn Buzz with their LINE account to immediately synchronise their friends list data and get started making group calls with their LINE friends right away.”
This app is currently available on Android alone, but an upcoming iPhone release is on the cards with the implementation of additional features such as group video chat, inter-connectivity with LINE groups, and more in the future.
Intex launches 4G smartphone Aqau 4G+ with Android 5.0 Lollipop at Rs 9,499
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Intex has launched its 4G smartphone in the Indian market dubbed as Aqua 4G+. The company has priced the smartphone for Rs 9,499 and it will be Black and White colour options. The smartphone comes with support for 4G and 21 regional languages.
Talking about the device, Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies said, “At Intex, we are happy to now beckon a huge leap in its product portfolio by offering enhanced specifications and features in the newly launched Aqua 4G+ that simply caters to the fast emerging technological necessities in the market at a remarkable price. This innovative product comes across as a package of smart designing, tactical pricing and youthful colors all packaged for our target consumer.”
The Intex Aqua 4G+, features a 5-inch HD display (1280×720 pixels) protected by a coating of Dragontrail glass. The smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. The device is powered by a 1.3GHz 64-bit quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. On the storage front the smartphone comes with 16GB internal storage which can be expanded further via microSD card.
The Aqua 4G+ flaunts a 13.0-megapixel rear snapper with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera for clicking selfies. The camera of the device is also equipped with live camera filter and slow motion video recording. The connectivity attributes of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and packs in a 2,300 mAh battery.
Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]
![Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]](https://www.gadgetbridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Micromax-laptab.jpg "Now here is a two in one notebook that is worth its price [Micromax LapTab Review]")
We have come across several two in one notebooks (basically a tablet with keyboard attachment) from various multi-nationals such as Dell that were pretty darn good, however could not do justice in the price segment. Now another maker has launched a two in one notebook, which definitely justifies the price. Yes, we are talking about the Micromax Laptab.
Design
We have to hand it to Micromax. They did a bit of their homework and have tried to make a great tablet cum notebook in the form of LapTab. The users get a 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 driven tablet with a nice keyboard attachment. The tablet part seems to be well built and can withstand some serious bumps. The power and volume buttons are located on the right of the screen and right above it (on top) users will get the USB charging, audio ports, microSD card and SIM card slots. Users also get twin 2 MP front and rear cameras on the Micromax LapTab.
The keyboard attachment overall size is decent. One can easily clip the tablet to the keyboard. However, the users get just one viewing angle. This means you cannot adjust the screen according to your viewing position. A USB port is also available on the keyboard that can attach any pen drive or mouse to it with plug and play functionality.
Performance
Micromax made the Laptab in association with Microsoft and Intel. This nifty device runs the Intel fourth gen Quad-Core Atom processor with 1.83 GHz clock speed. 2GB RAM and 32 GB memory comes on board too. The storage can be upgraded with the help of a microSD card by up to 64 GB. Microsoft Windows 8.1 comes installed on the Micromax LapTab with the option to upgrade to Windows 10 when it gets released.
We put it to the test and found out that the Micromax LapTab works great when simple applications like MS office and web browsers ran. However, this device is not built for heavy usage or severe multi-tasking. High-end games run shoddily. But, that is not the USP of this two in one. Micromax is giving portability to the users who want a mix of light business and entertainment features.
The 10-inch touchscreen is excellent to work with and it recognises every tap, touch and swipe quickly. HD videos play well on the Micromax Laptab, but the sound lags behind. The loudspeaker is not loud enough and one cannot enjoy a movie or a game without the use of external speakers or headphones. The 2 MP cameras are just about okay for everyday images. Don’t expect picture brilliance here.
Verdict
Micromax is giving the LapTab to users for an impressive price of Rs 14,999 on Amazon India. This includes the keyboard attachment. Moving past that, there is the case of less RAM and storage. Thankfully a microSD card slot is available so it’s not much of an issue.
Overall, we quite liked the device. The keyboard attachment is good. One can easily slide the tablet back out from the clip area and into the keyboard attachment, so that one can carry it like a laptop. We would have appreciated slightly bigger keys, but then again for the screen size this one is fine. The battery life did make an outstanding impact on us. We were able to Squeeze out 10.5 hours of continuous work with the Wi-Fi feature enabled. All in all, the Micromax LapTab is a great option for users who want decent performance and bang for their buck in a portable machine.
Pro:
Excellent battery life
Good Value for money
Nice Touchscreen
Cons
2GB RAM is less
Cannot play high-end games
Keyboard buttons could have been bigger
Chrome for Android gets ‘Touch to Search’ feature
Google has introduced a new feature for Chrome on Android called ‘Touch to Search’. The feature will enable the users to quickly search the contextual information within the browser.
The users just have to touch and select a particular word on the page they are viewing, which will then reveal a small pop up on the bottom of the screen. As soon as the user pulls it up, they will get the relevant search results. This makes it simpler for the users as they no longer have to copy, paste and manually search for the information.
The user can also turn off or on the feature based on their needs and requirements from the settings menu in Chrome. The feature is yet to roll out for the devices
Micromax launches Canvas Knight 2 with 4G support for Rs 16,299
The Indian smartphone manufacturer Micromax has expanded its Canvas series of smartphone with the launch of Canvas Knight 2. The device is said to be the successor of the last year launched Canvas Knight and comes with a price tag of Rs 16,299. The smartphone will be available for grab from 10 June and will come with free Airtel 4G SIM and Airtel 4G Double Data offer.
The Canvas Knight 2 smartphone features a 5-inch HD AMOLED display (1280×720 pixels) protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The back panel of the device is made of glass and is also protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device comes with hybrid dual SIM support and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop operating system. Powering the device is a 64-bit Octa-Core Snapdragon 615 processor paired with 2GB of RAM. The internal storage of the smartphone stands at 16GB which can be expanded further using microSD card.
The Micromax Canvas Knight 2comes equipped with a 13.0-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5.0-megapixel front facing camera to facilitate video calling. The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G, LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and houses a 2,260 mAh battery.
Talking about the device, Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics said, “With the launch of our new device Canvas Knight 2, the first in the 4G range, we are looking at driving the next wave of internet evolution in the country. Over the next few months, we are all set to launch a series of 4G LTE enabled devices across a range of price points each addressing unique needs of the Indian consumer. Our popular series of Canvas Fire, Unite, Nitro will gradually move to 4G offerings. With a comprehensive portfolio of quality 4G LTE enabled devices, we are confident of propelling the next wave of mobile internet ecosystem in the country.”
Mango Man launches New Teewe App for Windows Phone Users
Mango Man is the provider of the Teewe app, which was only available on Android and iOS devices. Now they have launched the app for Windows Mobile OS as well. This gives users a unique experience and with the help of Teewe 2 dongle they can watch You Tube shows, browse mobile content and stream music from their mobiles on to the television. Users also have the capability to play and pause programs. The company claims that the application has already surpassed 10,000 downloads on the Windows App store.
Sai Srinivas, CEO, Mango Man Consumer Electronics said, “We were able to very quickly ramp up this development thanks to the guidance and close support of the Microsoft Team. Despite the speed of development, no compromises were made on the user experience across screen sizes etc. The result is one of the most beautiful ways to stream YouTube and other content on your big screen for Windows Users in India till date. We really hope this fulfils the gap felt by the Windows ecosystem when it comes to options for streaming their content on the big screen.”
The Teewe app will work only with the Teewe 2 dongle. The company has priced the Dongle at Rs 2,399. It comes with several hardware improvements for the additional 400 Rupees they are charging now (the original Teewe costs Rs 1,999). Teewe uses a smartphone as a remote control and a content display medium. This content can also be mirrored from a personal computer.
Users who buy the Teewe 2 dongle will also get 2 months free subscription from Eros and 60 GB of free data from Airtel Broadband.