Later this month, Windows Phone users were the recipient of a new YouTube app . However, the app did violate three Google regulations. Firstly, it blocked ads from appearing on the videos. Secondly, it allowed users to download videos onto their devices. Thirdly, it also allowed Windows Phone users to view videos that were specifically not supposed to play over mobile devices. As predicted, Google forced Microsoft to take down the site.

However, a new version of the YouTube app will be available for Windows Phone users with two-thirds of Google's concerns addressed later on Wednesday. According to Microsoft, it has no objections to playing ads before running YouTube videos.  The update still does not allow YouTube ads to run on Windows Phone devices. These two problems solved by Wednesday's update will prevent videos from being downloaded onto a device, and will restrict videos that were not set up for mobile play, from being viewed. According to Microsoft, “We have been in contact with Google and continue to believe that our two companies can work together to hone an app that benefits our mutual customers, partners and content providers. We're earning new customers every day, with IDC reporting recently that Windows Phone posted the largest year-over-year gain among leading operating systems. We look forward to working with Google to maintain a great YouTube experience for the growing number of people who rely on both of our respective products.”

Today happens to be the deadline given by Google to Microsoft to take down the app, but Microsoft's new update will replace it by the time Wednesday is over.

Source : phonearena

Xolo has announced Android 4.1 update for its Xolo A800 Android Smartphone. Many users have stated that it’s an Android 4.1.1 operating system whereas the announcement states it’s an Android 4.2. After updating the phone, users are complaining that camera resolution becomes only 5 megapixels. Though, it is not essentially a bad thing. However, the camera is 5 megapixel units in terms of hardware and only the software interpolation make it an 8 megapixel camera. The picture quality should indeed get better post this update while resolution will get reduced.

The dual SIM based Xolo A800 runs on a dual core 1 GHz MediaTek chip and has Android 4.0. It comes with a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 Pixels) IPS display, which is one of the highest resolutions in this category and matches well with some of the very expensive handsets. The phone features an 8 megapixel camera with backside illuminated (BSI) sensor and has features like auto focus & touch focus. The phone boasts a front facing VGA camera. The Xolo A800 comes with 4GB of Internal storage and 512 MB RAM. With the phone, Xolo is also providing an 8 GB free card. The Xolo A800 has Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS as well. The phone is priced at Rs 9,999.

 Device Specifications:

•                    8 megapixel camera

•                    1 GHz dual core MediaTek chip

•                    4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 Pixels) IPS display

•                    VGA front facing camera

•                    4GB Internal storage

•                    512 MB RAM

•                    3G

•                    WiFi

•                    Bluetooth

•                    GPS

Source : themobileindian

The Jolla Smartphone is now official and it's simply called Jolla. The device is running the company's Meego-based Sailfish OS, which is now officially confirmed to support Android apps.

Jolla's specs are not completely revealed at this point. The phone packs a 4.5" display at the front and 8MP snapper at the back. There is 16GB of built-in storage, and user can expand that through the on-board microSD card slot. The battery is user replaceable, which lets half of the phone to snap out of the other half and as a result giving access to the battery. This Smartphone is available in these colors - light blue, green, white and orange.  Users will be able to interchange their back covers. After that, Jolla's Sailfish OS will identify which color is on and will adapt the theme of the UI to the color.

 Source : gsmarena

Google in their latest move has asked Microsoft to remove Youtube application from Windows Phone 8 devices and app marketplace. However, the reason for this demand is that the app doesn't allow advertisements. Also, it allows users to download videos from Youtube. These are considered to be violations of Youtube's terms of use. As a result, there are no ads that means no revenue for Google and content creators. Therefore, it hits the Google's very source of revenue. According to a letter by Google to Microsoft, Google has asked Microsoft to "immediately withdraw this application from the Windows Phone Store and disable existing downloads of the application by Wednesday, May 22, 2013." As per Microsoft spokesperson, “We'd be more than happy to include advertising but need Google to provide us access to the necessary APIs." It is hoped that the issue is resolved in time and the Windows Phone users do not suffer from this wrangling between two companies. In case, Youtube app is pulled out of Windows Phone store, users can still access youtube.com through their phones browser.

Source : themobileindian

Panasonic has unveiled its first Android Smartphone in India and has entered into the overcrowded Smartphone section in the country. Panasonic P51 features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with 1 GB RAM.  Also, it features an 8 megapixel rear camera with the ability to shoot 1080p videos, 1.3 megapixel front camera and 4 GB of internal memory which can be extended through microSD card slot. The device measures 144 x 75 x 8.5mm and weighs 135g. This phone runs on the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the juice for Smartphone is provided by a 2,500mAh battery. Panasonic P51 costs INR 26,900 (about $517) and the retail package incorporates a magnetic flip cover and a stylus. Starting from next week, the Smartphone will be up for grabs.

Device Specifications:

•                    5-inch display

•                    1280 x 720 pixels

•                    1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor

•                    1 GB RAM

•                    8 megapixel rear camera

•                    1.3 megapixel front camera

•                    4 GB internal memory

•                    Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

•                    2,500mAh battery

Source : gsmarena