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LinkedIn is planning new tools to help you connect with colleagues

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by on January 14, 2015 at 10:07 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, linkedin, Product Updates, Social Media, Tools

LinkedIn is planning new tools to make it easier for employers and employees to use the service together, reports Recode. While LinkedIn’s the place where people go to scout for new jobs, it’s not currently where companies and current employees go to communicate. A company representative told Recode it plans to change that with two new products. The first, which it will begin testing in the next few weeks, will enable users to send InMail – LinkedIn’s private messages – to co-workers even if they’re not connected. It’ll also encourage users to upload their contact information to a shared company database. The…

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Google Translate gets real-time voice and sign translations on iOS and Android

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by on January 14, 2015 at 9:23 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Google Translate, ios, Product Updates

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Remember that Google Translate update with real-time voice translation we heard about earlier this week? It’s now here for Android and iOS devices. While Google Translate for Android has offered real-time conversation mode since 2013, the new version adds a much speedier version. Tap the mic symbol, start speaking in a selected language, tap again and Google Translate will automatically recognize the languages being spoken. It will keep listening to translate through your conversation. The second big update is the integration of Word Lens. The Translate app already allowed you to take a picture of text and have it translated into one…

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Samsung launches its first ever Tizen smartphone in India

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by on January 14, 2015 at 7:50 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets

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After several delays since 2013, Samsung has finally unveiled the Z1, its first Tizen OS-powered smartphone, in India today. The device will go on sale for roughly $90 (Rs. 5,700). Samsung says that Tizen makes for quick boot times and smooth performance on the 3G dual-SIM Z1, which is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 768 MB RAM, and 4GB internal memory (expandable up to 64GB with a microSD card). The device sports a 4-inch 800×480 pixel display, a 3.1-megapixel rear camera and 640×480 pixel front camera, and a 1,500mAh battery. It comes in three colors: white, black and Wine…

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Samsung launches its first ever Tizen smartphone in India

Jan14
by on January 14, 2015 at 7:50 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets

Samsung Z1
After several delays since 2013, Samsung has finally unveiled the Z1, its first Tizen OS-powered smartphone, in India today. The device will go on sale for roughly $90 (Rs. 5,700). Samsung says that Tizen makes for quick boot times and smooth performance on the 3G dual-SIM Z1, which is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 768 MB RAM, and 4GB internal memory (expandable up to 64GB with a microSD card). The device sports a 4-inch 800×480 pixel display, a 3.1-megapixel rear camera and 640×480 pixel front camera, and a 1,500mAh battery. It comes in three colors: white, black and Wine…

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