TecQ: Deepika Rules Instagram, Sunny Leone App, New Lumia & More
We take a look at the exciting stuff that happened in the world of tech this week.
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1. Here’s Why Deepika Padukone Rocks Instagram in India
As this year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at the top 5 Instagram accounts in India and their top liked photos in 2015. And guess what? Even with 2.6 million followers, Sonakshi Sinha does not figure in the top 5, but guess who tops the list? Find out here.
2. Now Your Mom Won’t Object to Sunny Leone on Your Smartphone
Gamiana, one of India’s premier gaming studios, announced its exclusive gaming partnership with Bollywood star Sunny Leone. Starting December 2015, ‘Sunny Leone Teen Patti’ will be available on the Google Play Store worldwide, marking the first celebrity-branded premium mobile game out of Bollywood.
Check out more about this game and how to play it.
3. This Is How You Play Snake on a Nokia Phone Like a Boss
Before Candy Crush Saga, there was a game that was insanely addictive and didn’t even require a smartphone. Yes, we are talking about Snake. For those of us who had the Nokia 3310 before smartphones came into existence, this was the game to play.
But here’s the magic behind playing it like a boss.
4. Microsoft Is Back in the Game With Lumia 950 and 950XL Launch
Microsoft, after acquiring Nokia, went into a hibernation of sorts for about a year. But now it’s back with a bang in the Indian market with its new phones – the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950XL. The Lumia 950 has been priced at Rs 43,699 and its bigger variant, the Lumia 950XL, will be available at Rs 49,399.
The new phones are the first in India to run on Windows 10 Mobile out-of-the-box. The phones will be available from December 11 but pre-bookings have already started at Microsoft stores and its partners. Find out more about the devices before you buy.
5. Motorola’s New Moto 360 Smartwatch Now Works With the iPhone
Motorola has unleashed its 2015 avatar of the Moto 360 smartwatch in India which will be available on Flipkart starting Tuesday night. With prices starting from Rs 19,999, Moto 360 comes in five variants – three leather and two steel options – taking the price of the smartwatch up to Rs 23,999 for the top model. Find out more about the Moto 360 in a new avatar here.
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