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Micromax launches the multilingual Unite 3
Powered by Firstouch, Swipe feature of phone helps users type faster in their regional language
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Google planning to take on e-commerce sites with 'buy button'?
Feature to allow users to buy directly from paid ads on search pages, instead to having to visit third-party merchant sites
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'Emerging markets drive world's smartphone sales'
These markets achieved 40% increase in sales during first quarter of 2015
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Journalists most active, largest group on Twitter
According to a report, news organisations and journalists tweet frequently about the content they produce and consume
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Twitter rolls out live-streaming app Periscope to Android users
The app is available on Google Play store and should work on phones running Android 4.4 (KitKat) and above
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Sony launches Xperia M4 Aqua in India for Rs 24,990
The M4 Aqua could be an enticing option for buyers looking for a good camera phone with a long battery life
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Turning over a new leap
With an amazingly efficient battery and sturdy design, the BlackBerry Leap does tick quite a few boxes. However, it is unlikely to trouble competitors in its segment
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Bounty: Check in and win
The app works even if you're offline
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Design identical, features upgraded
A twin of its predecessor, the HTC One M9+ is a bit pricey
Struggling BlackBerry announces new round of layoffs
Will impact those working on the software, hardware and applications side of the business
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UC Browser leaks sensitive data, shows study
UC Browser, with more than 500 million registered users, is owned by Alibaba
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Indian IT captured quarter of top 100 outsourcing deals in 2014
Top five vendors captured more than 50% of the total contract value
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India not yet ready to become a production hub for high-tech devices: Panasonic
Says country lacks adequate skilled manpower
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Twitter-Google deal puts tweets in search results
The move will allow Google to get more real-time results in its search queries, and help Twitter boost engagement
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U&Me eyes $10 mn from enterprise mobile messenger
U&Me Plus currently has more than 600 enterprise customers, and has seen over a million downloads
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ZTE launches NubiaZ9 mini in India
The camera of Nubia Z9 mini has almost all functions and settings of a DSLR camera
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Watch Urbane now on Amazon for Rs 29,990
G Watch Urbane resembles LG's earlier products LG Watch R
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Games on Facebook Messenger very soon
According to reports, games are being viewed as a way to get more engagement and more revenue, as traction apparently hasn't been great for the initial round of apps
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Twitter, LinkedIn: Top choices for world's best CEOs
According to a study by a PR firm, LinkedIn was the most popular network, with 22% of CEOs on the platform