Nikon’s new camera runs Android, also as a media player

Nikon is giving Android-powered cameras a second go, only this time they have added a slightly more modern version of Android and a 3.5mm jack to create an all-in-one experience.

For the average user, the difference between a connected camera and a standalone camera is that one will actually get used on a regular basis while the other collects dust until the next wedding you are invited to. While standalone cameras are almost always more powerful when it comes to taking pictures, a smartphone or a connected camera offers you the combination of apps and instant upload capabilities.

Google increases Android security with continuous malware filtering

Google has announced a change in its Android security system that will ensure that apps on your smartphone are safe from malicious software. "Verify Apps" by Google earlier used to scan apps for malicious code at the time of installation. "From now on, the program will expand and will continuously check the device even after installation to make sure that apps are “behaving in a safe manner," Google announced in a blog post.

 

The continuous app scanning will mean that if an app changes permissions on a later day, (like the ability to access your calendar, read your messages, etc.), Google’s Android Verify Apps program will keep a check on them and make sure they are not affected by malware. The new continuous checks use the same app-scanning technology that Google already uses for Android and also in its Chrome browser. Google adds that the regular “Verify apps” feature in Android has been used more than 4 billion times till now.

Dell XPS 11 11.6-inch convertible laptop

Convertibles can be a tricky form-factor. Too many of them end up simply feeling like swiveling laptops or tablets with keyboards attached, but Dell’s XPS 11 hits a sweet spot that gives you the best of both worlds. With today’s coupon bringing the price down to an all time low, this is a hot deal on some unique hardware.



The XPS 11 has a standout 11.6-inch 400-nit 2560×1440 touch display, which uses edge-to-edge ultratough Gorilla Glass NBT. This blows away virtually any other laptop in terms of pixel density, and gives you a superb visual and touch-friendly experience that will rival tablets like the iPad Air. Coupled with a patent-pending hinged design that rotates up to 360 degrees, getting the right angle for whatever you need to use it for will be a snap too.

Nokia X gets first source-built custom Android ROM

The Nokia X family of devices based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) was announced at the sidelines of the MWC 2014. The Nokia X family can run Android apps, and until now users could also root the Nokia X to run Google's Android apps (including the Play Store) and other Google services like the Google Now.

 

Now according to a report, the Nokia X has received its first source-built AOSP Jellybean 4.1.2 build based on Code Aurora). Senior XDA developer dhacker29, is said to be the person behind this custom Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean ROM for the Nokia X.

SkinneePix app makes you look 15 pounds lighter in selfies

The new selfie-editing app, SkinneePix is designed specifically to make you look skinnier in your selfies. The app promises to make it look like you've shed 5, 10 or 15 pounds with just the click of a button.

 

SkinneePix app only works for single shots and not group shots. Users can click photos from both the front- or rear-facing cameras on the smartphone or import images from their camera roll. The app uses facial-detection software and shaves pounds from the face and not the whole body. A little bar pops up under the photo which gives you four options to loose weight in your selfies: 0, 5, 10 and 15 pounds.

Adobe Lightroom mobile app released for iPad, coming to iPhone soon

 Adobe, creator of the world's best photo editing suite Photoshop, has released a mobile app of its Lightroom software which has only been available to desktop users till now. The app is currently available on iTunes for iPad only and will soon be released for iPhone also. The new app will automatically syncs with Lightroom 5 on the desktop as well.

In order to fully utilize all the features of the app, you will need to have a Creative Cloud subscription (which is primarily the catch here).

Razer launches new Blade gaming laptops featuring Nvidia Maxwell GPUs

Gaming laptops manufacturer, Razer Inc has announced two new high-end notebooks, the new Razer Blade and Razer Blade Pro. Both notebooks feature power-packed specs.




The all new Razer Blade sports a 14-inch touchscreen display with a staggering resolution of 3200x1800 pixels. It runs on a 4th gen Intel Core i7 4702HQ CPU, 8 8GB of RAM and the brand new Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M GPU. It also features an SSD which starts from 128GB all the way to 512GB. The Razer Blade is only 0.7 inches thin and Razer claims that it is the "World's Thinnest Gaming Laptop." It also claims the title of "World's Highest Resolution 14-inch Laptop Display" as well.