Nokia tipped to improve cameras for Android line

Nokia is known for developing smartphones with great cameras. It would seem they want to port that capability to their Android line with a new job listing from the company. The Finnish brand is looking for someone capable of designing camera drivers and has experience developing for Android. But they might not stop there as they are looking for someone capable of designing and implementing camera drivers for different platforms.

Source: Ubergizmo

Learn languages on your Android Wear smartwatch with Duolingo

It looks like more and more functionality is being introduced into Android Wear-based devices. Language learning app Duolingo has just updated its app to add Android Wear support. This means you can keep learning right from your list. The screenshots up on Google Play shows the simple user interface of the app and the possibility of having more voice support. You can download the latest version of Duolingo here.

Source: Android Central

Google Hangouts will reportedly integrate Voice

Rumours are swirling that Google plans to ax its Google Voice service to make it part of Google Hangouts. There is supposedly an option on Android Hangouts app to let users migrate Google Voice to Hangouts. This means you can send and receive voice mail and texts from Hangouts instead of Voice.

According to CNet, a product manager for Google+’s team that handles Hangouts already hinted about this possible integration over a year ago. Nikhyl Singhal said their team was working on adding outbound and inbound call support for Hangouts. However, Google is not confirming the rumours at the moment. 

Samsung introduces Galaxy S5 Mini in Russia

You know how Samsung is prone to releasing multiple variants of its devices. Well, there is now a new version of the Galaxy S5 that debuted in Russia. The Galaxy S5 Mini has most of the features of the flagship device but with slightly lower hardware specs. You will get a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 16GB internal memory, 1.5GB RAM, 8MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera, 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a 2100mAh battery. Yes, it still carries Android 4.4 and has the sensors and modes of the Galaxy S5 including power-saving mode, water-resistance, heart rate monitor, support for Samsung wearables, and fingerprint scanner. There is no word yet though if this device is making its way out of Russia.

Source: Gizmodo