WhatsApp Calling feature is coming

After all the rumors and requests Whatsapp has finally decided to add the calling feature to the app. The messaging app which is being used by billions of people all across the Globe will be launching the new update anytime soon now. 

Not everyone has this new feature for now as Whatsapp's calling feature is still in its testing phase so you have to wait a bit to have the feature but at least you all know that the feature is coming for sure. Only few people have this new feature. The interface remains very simple it just adds a recent calls tab and a contacts tab to the app rest of the interface is same. The calling feature will help you call your friends individually. Whatsapp hasn't launched the feature officially but they are very close.

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Asphalt Overdrive hits Android, iOS and Windows Phone

Today Gameloft has added a new game to the very popular Asphalt series the Asphalt overdrive. This game isn't the Asphalt 9, it's just a different game with a different gameplay. This arcade game is fully packed with thrill and introduces a new 80's in the California. 

This game has a very unique retro style. With 30 different cars you have to complete different missions. The visuals and gameplay is decent and the sound isn't bad either. You can also challenge your friends by connecting the game with facebook. The game is already available on all the three platforms for absolutely free. Download from the link below:

Asphalt Overdrive: Android | iOS | WP

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Android 4.3 for Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Xperia tablet Z now rolling out

Android 4.3 update which was announced by Sony a while ago is finally rolling out. The update is officially rolling out to Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia tablet Z.

The update brings some notable changes to the devices and promises to deliver smooth user experience. The list of changes is given below:

• Google’s Android 4.3; Jelly Bean as standard – bringing Project Butter performance & UI optimisation and a smoother graphical experience

• Launched with Xperia Z1, we’re now bringing Sony’s Smart Social Camera to these devices – our signature camera experience, that lets you download, access and enjoy “Xperia camera apps” directly from within the viewfinder

• We’re also uplifting Sony’s entire native app portfolio to the latest versions – bringing tweaked / improved / current experiences for (to name but a few): Messaging, MyXperia, Smart Connect, Small apps, TrackID, Sony Select and…

• Sony’s Media apps: WALKMAN, Album and Movies, with Sony Entertainment Network cloud service integration* – a more converged and full Sony entertainment experience – Sony Entertainment Network & PlayMemories integration with a more intuitive UI, offering seamless access to both local and cloud content

• The launch of our unique custom interface experience: “Xperia Themes”, with downloadable UI packs from Sony Select – more on this soon…

• The latest Android security enhancements, matched with Sony’s mobile enterprise solution: Xperia in Business

• Battery STAMINA Mode – updated version of Sony’s power management app, now withrefreshed interface and more smart options for prolonging battery life

• Increased user control for Xperia Tablet Z, with “Restricted Profiles”; option to createisolated, secure spaces with individual local storage, home screens, widgets and settings

You will receive the notification of the update on your device any moment now. Moreover Sony will also be rolling out the update for other Xperia devices soon. So stay connected and updated.

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iOS and Android users can now enjoy free Music Streaming on Spotify

Want access to millions of song all across the globe? Spotify will help you out. Spotify has announced free Music streaming for Android and iOS. It means that now you have free access to the millions of songs in the world. 

The app lets you listen to your favorite songs and artists without paying a single penny. Meanwhile Spotify also has a premium ad-free version in which you can listen to music even if you are offline. Spotify has now over 24 million users which include 6 million paying subscribers. So the app seems to be special. Download the free version from the link below:

Spotify | Android | iOS

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Angry Birds Go gets released |Download|

Finally Rovio has released Angry birds go. The publisher released the game for iOS, Android and also for Windows phone. The game is now available all across the globe. Like the previous version this installment is also available for free.

Windows phone 8 is getting some attention now that's really appreciable and shows the success of the platform. Anyways Angry birds Go is a fun game, I really enjoyed playing it. In this installment you race with the pigs on a go-kart rather than killing them. So this is the first 3D Angry birds game and brings some incredible graphics to the series. If you haven't downloaded the game yet download from the links below:

Angry Birds Go | iOS | Android | Windows Phone 8

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Assassin's Creed Pirates now available for iOS and Android

Assassin's Creed Pirates is developed by the popular publisher Ubisoft. The game is already available for iOS and Android. It is expected that it will also hit Windows phone 8 later. The game is totally based on a ship as the name pirates suggest. 

You have to control a ship and you never leave the ship. First off you start as a pirate than you have to play more to become the captain of the ship. You battle with other ships by attacking them with cannons in attack mode and when they attack, you have to defend them by defensive mode. 

You have to complete missions in order to get points and cash. You race other ships and loot them. The game features stunning graphics and the water effects are just awesome. Moreover the sound and lighting effects are also great. All in all this is a fun game and you will really enjoy playing it. The game costs $4.99; you can download from the link below:

Assassin's Creed Pirates | Android | iOS

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Android 4.4.1 KitKat improves the Camera of Nexus 5

The Director of Engineering for Android told in an interview that the update brings notable changes to the camera of the LG Nexus 5. He said that now the camera will not rely heavily on the OIS instead it will offer fast shutter speeds. The Nexus 5 will produce less blurry pictures and the exposure and white balance will also be improved.

Moreover the update also improves the camera app. Now the app will load quicker than before. So the update is definitely a great one for the camera of the Nexus 5. Here are some samples.

                      

So you can clearly see the difference between before the update and after the update photos. The pictures captured after the update are quite vivid and look awesome, while the before update pics are not so impressive.

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Android KitKat 4.4 Coming to 10 of Motorola's Devices

Good news concerning Android users particularly Motorola users. Motorola has announced its plans for upgrading its devices to KitKat 4.4. A list appeared on the Motorola's official site showing the devices which will get the latest Android iteration. 

Motorola Moto X and it's Developer's edition will get the update everywhere. In fact the update for Verizon's Moto X has already started to rollout. Rest of the list includes Verizon's Droid Ultra, Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, Droid Razr HD, Droid Razr M and Droid Razr Maxx HD. So the news is quite awesome for the Verizon users as most of their devices will get the KitKat 4.4 treatment. Moreover the update will also hit AT&T's Atrix HD and US Cellular's Electrify M. It seems like the latest version is quite compatible with most of the Android devices, so things are looking great for the software. 

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Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 gets Android 4.3 update

Good news concerning Samsung I9505 Galaxy S4 users. The Android 4.3 update is now rolling out internationally. Germany will get the update first and then others countries will follow the update. The update is only for the LTE enabled variants and is available OTA in Germany. The new update brings most of the changes to the TouchWiz launcher.

The changes also include the OpenGL 3.0 support, ANT+ support, TRIM support and also bring support for the recently launched Galaxy Gear watch. The new firmware update gives sharpness to the display and smoothness to the performance of the device. Android 4.3 also brings the new keyboard, new browser and new camera firmware. So the changes are quite noticeable.

As I already mentioned the update is only for the LTE-enabled version of the S4. According to Samsung the I9500 will also receive the update next week. Samsung Galaxy S3 users will get the Android 4.3 treatment next month and the Samsung Galaxy Note II users can expect the update in December.

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LG Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Live Photos Leak

The upcoming Android 4.4 photos leak yet another time. These snapshots are taken from the highly anticipated LG Nexus 5 device. These snapshots give us a glimpse of the settings menu of Android Kitkat 4.4. Unsurprisingly these snapshots are leaked along with the LG Nexus 5 in the live images, so Google is looking to announce both the things together and according to the recent leaks Google will allegedly announce the next iteration of Android and LG Nexus 5 on the 15th of October.

So as the launch date is inching closer things are catching fire. These leaked images show some of the new features of Android KitKat which include device sensors mode, battery saving, Tap and Pay option and new location settings menu along with high accuracy. These also shows the UI of the software and this time around the app drawer is transparent as well as the status bar. The icons are bigger this time and you can access the camera just with a gesture. Moreover the Android 4.4 will offer a couple of new wallpapers and significantly improved performance. 

Well you can't deny the fact that people are also keen to see the LG Nexus 5 which we already saw a couple of times in leaked images. So what are you waiting for "Android KitKat" or the "Nexus 5"?

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Next Android version 4.4 to be called KitKat

Google has announced the next iteration of the Android platform. The next version will be called Android 4.4 KitKat, the new version is named after Nestle's candy bar. We all thought that the next version would be Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, but all the news just turned out to be nothing.

Google's head Sundar pichai confirmed that the upcoming next Android version would provide a great software experience to everybody. The statement suggests that the new version would also be available on smartwatches and gaming consoles. He also added in his Google+ post that Android have passed 1 billion device activations and he is very excited to reveal the next Android version.

People are expecting brand new improved and revamped software. Android is the no. 1 smartphone software platform and has a very good reputation. I hope this iteration will not disappoint the people and most of the Android owners would receive the update. Stay connected for more spicy news.

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