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Apple removes Home Sharing service from iOS 8.4; Company provides Apple Music access plan as an alternative

Apple has removed the Home Sharing feature from iOS 8.4, which has been in iOS since version 4.3. As an alternative, the company offers an access plan for up to six devices with the new Apple Music service.

Jul 02, 2015 09:18 PM EDT


HTC Desire Eye on AT&T to receive Android 5.0 update; Other HTC models to follow throughout 2015

The HTC Desire Eye smartphone on AT$T is scheduled to receive a system update to Android 5.0 in the following days, while other HTC models and other territories will receive the update throughout the remainder of 2015.

Jul 02, 2015 03:47 AM EDT


Huawei debuts Honor 7 smartphone; 5.2-inch flagship handset sports 20-Megapixel shooter and fingerprint scanner

Huawei has revealed the Honor 7 smartphone at an event in Beijing. Latest Smartphone features 20 Megapixel camera and fingerprint scanner.

Jul 01, 2015 09:19 AM EDT


AMD reveals specs and change log for R9 300 lineup; Series uses older, but optimized chipset

AMD has admitted that the R9 300 series is using a re-optimized core at the heart of the graphics cards. The electronics company clarifies issue on their latest series.

Jul 01, 2015 09:12 AM EDT


Now you can use Messenger without a Facebook account; users in four countries no longer required to have accounts to access IM app

Facebook is no longer requiring users in the United States, Canada, Peru and Venezuela to have Facebook accounts in order to use the Messenger app for their smartphones.

Jun 28, 2015 09:21 AM EDT


Apple's iPhones hit by system instabilities and forced reboots; Models affected by the bug include iPhone 6+, iPhone 6, and the iPhone 5s

A number of users have been hit by a series of system instabilities whose main symptom is a blank blue screen similar to Windows kernel panics.

Jun 28, 2015 09:16 AM EDT


Google Confirms Acquisition of Agawi

After a year of nearly unannouced acquisition, Google now confirms buying Agawi, an app/games streaming startup company from Silicon Valley.

Jun 22, 2015 10:02 AM EDT


Emotional Robot Pepper Sells Out After 1,000 Units Bought in One Minute

Going against the notion that "robots do not have emotions" as a person would, Pepper, the "emotional robot" was sold out in its first minute of sale in Japan.

Jun 22, 2015 09:48 AM EDT


Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Updates: The Fitness Band Tracker Will Feature Touchscreen Display And Mobile Payment

Xiaomi are rumored to unveil its Xiaomi Mi Band 2 fitness tracker anytime soon. The newest fitness tracker is said to feature a touchscreen display and a mobile payment.

Jun 22, 2015 08:02 AM EDT


Canon Powershot G3X Updates: On Sale For $999.99 In July With Super Zoom Capability, Wide Focal Length And Image Stabilization

Canon PowerShot G3X will be available in July boasting its 1.0 inch sensor and a 25x optical super zoom lens. More to that, it also enhanced its image stabilization features. G3X will be available for $999.99.

Jun 22, 2015 07:57 AM EDT


Moto X First Gen Owners, Android 5.1 Update Is Coming Soon On Your Region With New Material Design, Smart Lock And Bug Fixes

For Moto X first generation owners, an update of Android 5.1 Lollipop is about to released soon on U.S. Canada, Rogers, Brazil and other countries. The update concentrates on smart lock screens, bug fixes and new material design.

Jun 22, 2015 07:54 AM EDT


Samsung partners with Sigfox for Internet of Things

Samsung, the technology giant has announced its undisclosed amount of investment in France-based start up Sigfox, which has recently raised $115 million mega round in venture capital..

Jun 16, 2015 11:53 AM EDT


Facebook unveils Moments, a private way to share photos

Facebook on Monday launched a standalone app for photo sharing with friends called Moments.

Jun 16, 2015 11:24 AM EDT


BigBasket, India’s largest online grocer, expands its on-demand delivery service

India's largest online grocer BigBasket, which is base out of Bengaluru state, is opening new warehouses in five major cities and in smaller towns in a move to expand its logistics network so as to counter the threat from hyperlocal startsups offering speedy deliveries.

Jun 16, 2015 11:11 AM EDT


HTC says won't consider merger with Asustek

Last week, Asustek Computer Inc (Asus) chairman Johnny Shih in an internal company meeting had suggested that it may be a possibility to buy Taiwan-based smartphones and tablets manufacturer, HTC. However, HTC came out with its own statement on Monday, saying it will not consider a merger with Asus and also pointed out that no formal or informal talks had ever taken place in connection with the said acquisition.

Jun 16, 2015 01:25 AM EDT


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