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Google Plus Hangouts iOS App | Updated Version 1.1.1 | New Features

Hangouts iOS App

Google has updated Google+ Hangouts app for iOS version 1.1.1 features improved iOS 6 support and now available at iTunes. Recently released iOS app now have ability to send and click URLs within the app, supporting to invite friends via. SMS and much more features.

In bug fixes, fixes for "network connection bar weirdness" this also includes improvements badge counting behaviour.


WHAT'S NEW IN HANGOUTS v1.1.1 : ↓

  • Invite friends to chat session on Hangouts via SMS.
  • Support for Sending and Clicking links within app.
  • In-app sounds when message recieved.
  • Improvement in badge count behaviour.
  • Address network connection bar weirdness.
  • Support for iOS 6.0

Microsoft Xbox One | Release Date | Features | News | Price

Microsoft Xbox One

Microsoft has confirmed the exact date of arrival for its Xbox One, an Xbox One release date has been teased for November 27, with Amazon offering Xbox One pre-orders alongside the speculative launch date.

The Xbox One's listing on Amazon states quite plainly "this item will be released on November 27, 2013. Rumours have also been swirling that suggest Sony's PlayStation 4 will also be released in November, although both Sony and Amazon are yet to suggest a release date for the console.

A power games console with a raft of entertainment features thrown into the mix, the Xbox One specs sheet sees an eight-core processor line up next to 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a 500GB HDD. Connectivity-wise you've got 802.11n Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct functionality for exchanging data between devices - specifically the new Xbox controller.

With Microsoft recently announcing the Xbox One price at $499/£429, the 360 replacement will hit store shelves £80 more expensive than its main rival, Sony’s PlayStation 4.


"An internet connection will not be required to play offline Xbox One games. After a one-time system set-up with a new Xbox One, you can play any disc based game without ever connecting online again,” Don Mattrick, Head of Xbox said in an official blog post.

HTC Butterfly S | HTC Launched At Taiwan Event | Full HD Phone | Features | Review

HTC Butterfly S

HTC unveiled its new top-of-the line smartphone after successful launched of HTC Butterfly named "HTC Butterfly s". During a Taiwan launch event, the phone maker unveiled new Butterfly S handset.

The HTC Butterfly S, an updated model based on the original 1080p Butterfly smartphone, comes with a 5-inch, 1080p Super LCD 3 display which is capable of supporting a 440ppi resolution on scratch-resistant glass. Packing a 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage is HTC's latest Butterfly S. The update to the HTC Butterfly, the Butterfly S has an Ultrapixel camera instead the 8-megapixel shooter founded in the previous Butterfly model.

The Butterfly S ships with 16 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot, the latter of which is not available in HTC's One flagship. But, like the One, the latest smartphone also comes with a 4 MP "UltraPixel" back-facing camera with a 1/3" BSI sensor and f/2.0 aperture, alongside the Zoe software. On the front, the Butterfly S features a 2.1 MP shooter.

The smartphone runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system with the latest Sense UI 5.The device which measures 144.5 x 70.5 x 10.6mm and weighs 160 grams, which is thicker in measurement than previous handsets. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, DLNA, NFC and GPS. It will carry a price tag of approx. $766 price tag.

Sony Bravia 4K | Sony Launched 55 Inch and 65 Inch LED TV | Ultra HD | Price

Sony Bravia 4K

Sony India today added two new models to its 4K TV portfolio and refreshed its Bravia line-up by unveiling 20 new television sets. The new models in Sony's 4K range have displays measuring 55-inch (KD-55X9004) and 65-inch (KD-65X9004) and are priced at Rs 3.05 lakh and Rs 4.05 lakh, respectively. The previous 4K TV that Sony unveiled cost Rs 17 lakh and had screen measuring 84-inch.

These 4K Ultra HD LED TVs have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, which is four times that of a full-HD TV. The extremely high resolution produces a wide range of colours and crystal clear images thereby offers an ultimate viewing experience. Users can plug in DVD and Blu-ray players and set-top boxes and these TVs convert the content into 4K resolution.

According to KenichiroHibi, managing director, Sony India, "Over the years, Sony India has established market leadership in flat-panel televisions category and we aim to further strengthen this position with the newly launched line-up of 4KBravia televisions. With the launch today, we are targeting a bigger market for 4K TVs by introducing the technology at a very strategic price-point. We will be increasing our Bravia marketing budget to Rs 250 crore and channel counters to 7,000 in FY13."

He added that the company would launch a new range of affordable and compact TV sets by the end of this year. "We will launch affordable television sets for tier II and III cities this year and keep prices around Rs 15,000," he said.

The company is expecting Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to boost volume, while sales of high-end products in the big metro markets will push its revenue margins. It is also targeting 20