Tech News Round-Up: Week 2, April 2014 | TechTree.com

Tech News Round-Up: Week 2, April 2014

Get to know about the notable developments that happened last week in the world of technology.

 
Tech News Round-Up: Week 2, April 2014

We continue to update you on the weekly developments that made headlines in the technology world. This week, we had another bunch of smartphone launches. Obviously, we are going to cover those events in this series. However, the most interesting news didn't come from biggies such as Microsoft, Google, or Apple, but a start-up from Israel. Let's find out what it's all about.


New Battery Charging Tech
Israel, known for heat, desert, and its military might, is also a home to some of the greatest inventions including IDF's (Israeli Defence Force) Cornershot. In consumer tech, working with Microsoft, the country gave us the high-tech Kinect sensor. This time around, an Israeli start-up StoreDot has come up with a new technology that promises to charge smartphones in just 30 seconds. Intrigued? Click here to find out more information.

Samsung GALAXY S5 Hits The Stores
Samsung's latest and greatest smartphone, the GALAXY S5 has hit the store shelves in India. Priced at Rs 51,500, the handset comes with many offers including cash-back schemes if purchased from Samsung's official e store. Check out this article for more information.

Samsung’s Gear Wearables Go On Sale
Right on schedule, Samsung's Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, And Gear Fit have reached the Indian shores. These gadgets work as a companion device for your high-end GALAXY handsets. These wearables can pull notifications from your smartphone and even monitor your health. For more information, click this hyperlink.

Moto G CDMA Launched In India
The insanely popular handset Moto G, now comes in CDMA flavour for Reliance network. We rarely see a mainstream smartphone release on the CDMA network. The handset tied to Reliance Communications' network and is priced at Rs 13,500 (8 GB version). For EMI options and other finance options, follow this link.

XOLO Unveils Q1010i Smartphone
XOLO announced a 5-inch handset with HD screen. The USP of the phone is its 8 megapixel Sony Exmor R sensor, which should help you capture more detail in low-light conditions. This MediaTek powered smartphone is priced at Rs 13,500. For detailed specifications and availability details, head over to this article.

Microsoft Ends Windows XP Support
This week, Microsoft stopped technical support for its most popular operating system till date, Windows XP. Launched 2001, the OS is said to be powering over a 95 percent ATMs over the world. The number of systems running XP at large enterprises in India stands at 16 percent. So should you be worried? Read this article, to find out.

Microsoft Showcases Apple Car Play Rival
With Apple's Car Play making waves around the world, Microsoft is ready rival it with 'Windows in the car'. Currently, in its prototype stage, the Microsoft's dashboard system lets you access maps, make telephone calls, send messages, listen to music and even view the vehicle's diagnostic information. Click here, to watch the demonstration video.


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