It often happens that rival companies, no matter what sector, write tongue in cheek posts on social media about each other. This is not a fierce argument but is meant to be taken in a light-hearted manner. Sometimes the targeted firm comes with a more funny but pinching reply and sometimes not. However, it sure becomes a talk among the fans on social...
Friday, August 31, 2018
Microsoft brings a major change for Office 365 Home and Personal users
Microsoft is giving select Office 365 users a gift of removing the install limits on devices. The Redmond-based tech firm has announced that it will let any Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home user install the software in as many devices as possible, without charging any extra cost for it. For those unaware, currently the Office Home users are...
Sony launches SRS-XB501G and SRS-XB01 wireless speakers
At the ongoing technology tradeshow in Berlin IFA 2018, Japanese consumer electronic giant Sony has launched two wireless speakers -- SRS-XB501G Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker and the SRS-XB01 portable Bluetooth Speaker.
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The cheapest smartphone with the most powerful processor has a major flaw
Xiaomi few days ago stirred the Indian smartphone market by launching the F1 smartphone under its new sub-brand Poco. The smartphone’s highlight is its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor offering for as low as Rs 20,999. The handset also comes in different variants based on RAM and storage capacities and is also currently the cheapest handset sporting...
As Tesla shares fall, Amazon takes over as most shorted US stock
With Tesla Inc's shares briefly dipping below the $300 level on Thursday, the electric carmaker ceded its seat as the most shorted US stock to Amazon.com Inc, according to data from financial technology and analytics firm S3 Partners.
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Lenovo Yoga Chromebook, Chromebook C330, and Chromebook S330 launched
Electronics firms have been unveiling their range of new gadgets including smartphones, laptops, headphones at the tech fair IFA 2018, Berlin, Germany. Lenovo too has introduced its range on new products at the event.
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Apple Watch Series 4: Here's the 'first look' at the upcoming smartwatch
Apple Watch is another big device that is likely to be unveiled at Apple's September 12 event where the company will be revealing the rumoured three iPhone models of 2018. Although the upcoming smartwatch is not as widely speculated as the iPhones. However, a new leak claims to offer the first clear look of the upcoming smartwatch.
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Google, Harvard to use machine learning to predict earthquake aftershock locations
Scientists from Harvard have teamed up with tech giant Google for using machine learning to predict where earthquake aftershocks may occur, a move that will help minimise impact of the natural disaster on lives and infrastructure in the coming years.
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BlackBerry Key 2 LE with dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM launched at IFA 2018
BlackBerry, as expected, has introduced a slightly less powered version of its Key 2 smartphone, called the Key 2 LE. This handset comes at a more affordable price point and in three different colours – Slate (Black), Champagne (Gold) and Atomic (Red). The handset saw the light of the day during the IFA 2018 conference at Berlin. The handset, as the...
Union IT Minister meets Sundar Pichai, seeks Google's involvement in empowering Indians
India seeks greater involvement of Google in digital inclusion programmes including "Digital Village" initiative to empower millions of people in the country, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has told the company's CEO Sundar Pichai.
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IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'; issues advisory listing precautions
The IT Ministry has issued an advisory against the deadly 'momo challenge', asking parents and guardians to protect children from the game which lures players into a series of violent acts, ending with a suicide dare.
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Honor Play with 16MP selfie camera to go on Amazon sale at 12PM today
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is here with yet another flash sale of its latest smartphone Honor Play. The smartphone is up for sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. Those interested should rush to the e-tailer’s website and grab one for themselves.
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Here’s how much Apple CEO earned in the last seven years as compared to the Facebook CEO
Apple is no doubt one of the most profitable companies in the world and as one can expect its CEO gets paid generously. To bring this in reference, Equilar the firm that provides executive compensation benchmarking did some number crunching and came up with the total amount of money Tim Cook earned since he took up the position of CEO at Apple.
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How to check PNR status using WhatsApp
Till sometime back, checking your PNR or live train status was a tedious job. As train passengers were required to call on the Indian Railway’s reservation enquiry number ‘139’ or spend too much time in front of their computer screen for updates.
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Apple sends out 2018 iPhone launch invite, here’s the date of unveiling
After months of waiting, we finally have the confirmed dates for the 2018 Apple iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based tech firm has sent out media invitation revealing the date when we will be seeing the next-gen iPhone lineup. As it happens every time, Apple is holding the event in the month of September and on the same day as last year. The date, however,...
Asus ROG Scar II, Hero II gaming laptops launched at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990
Asus has been aggressively expanding its gaming laptop line up in India. Adding to the list are three new gaming laptops falling under the ‘ROG’ series. The list includes two variants of ROG SCAR II and a variant of ROG Hero II. The Taiwanese tech firm is stressing on the gaming laptops’ keyboard, narrow bezel display and few inbuilt tech to keep the...
Sony launches new MHC-V21D portable party system at Rs 18,990
Japanese electronics firm Sony has expanded its range of audio products with the introduction of MHC-V21D audio system in India. The new party system is priced at Rs 18,990 and is available at electronics retail stores across the country as well as on Amazon and Flipkart.
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Google's Chrome OS may get this feature before Apple macOS
Apple has already brought face recognition in its iPhone handsets and could soon bring it to large screen devices as well. But its rival Google might be a step ahead as the firm is now said to soon include face recognition into its Chrome OS platform. That means those who are using Pixel Book or Chromebook may soon have a new security login feature....
Micromax wants you to forget 'Mi' after the new Yu Ace smartphone launch
Domestic handset brand Micromax's sub-brand YU has expanded its smartphone portfolio in the country with the addition of a new entry-level smartphone, YU Ace. The company, which launched its last smartphone Yu Yureka 2 in September 2017, has been Yu Ace launch since last few days.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 to go on sale on Amazon at 12PM
Indian smartphone market leader Xiaomi launched Mi A2, its second-generation handset of Android One smartphone series in India earlier this month. The smartphone now is up for another flash sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. So, if you have missed earlier sale, here is a chance for you.
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Reliance JioPhone 2 to go on sale today at 12PM
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio announced the second edition of Jio Phone-- JioPhone 2 at its 41st annual general meeting. The 4G-enabled feature phone will go on second flash sale today. The device will be available online on Jio.com today at 12PM.
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India's Paytm Mall looks to deepen partnerships in fight with Flipkart, Amazon
Paytm Mall, the e-commerce venture backed by China's Alibaba Group , is looking to deepen ties with regional retailers as well as partner with top online grocer BigBasket to compete with Walmart-controlled Flipkart and Amazon's local unit, a company executive said.
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Apple buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses
Apple Inc has acquired a startup focused on making lenses for augmented reality glasses, the company confirmed on Wednesday, a signal Apple has ambitions to make a wearable device that would superimpose digital information on the real world.
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Google Wear OS update: Here are all the features confirmed for your smartwatch
Google has been lately rolling out Dark Modes to a couple of its apps while having its major focus on Android 9.0 Pie rollout. However, this is not keeping the firm away from updating the wearable side of things. The search giant has just announced a major upgrade coming to Wear OS, which was known as Android Wear until March this year, and what changes...
This is how WhatsApp will tackle fake news in India
In a bid to crackdown on spread of fake news on its platform, WhatsApp has said it is rolling out radio campaigns across various Indian states, asking people to check the veracity of information received as a forward before they share it with others.
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Energy Sistem launches 'Active Range' personal audio products in India, price starts at Rs 699
Spanish audio firm Energy Sistem has expanded its range of personal audio devices with the introduction of Energy Outdoor Box Adventure, Energy Earphones Sport 3, Energy Earphone Style 1+, Energy MusicBox 1+ and Energy Headphones 2 Bluetooth.
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Acer announces new PL and SL series projectors, Predator monitor, 27-inch Nitro monitor and new gadget range
Taiwanese electronics firm has unveiled a host of new products across various categories today, expanding the company’s product portfolio. The newly launched products include projectors, monitors and a new gadget range.
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Google denies being biased towards any political ideology
Search engine Google on Tuesday denied the claims that its search engines are "biased towards any political ideology", thus responding to US President Donald Trump's accusation that those search algorithms are designed to silence conservative voices.
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BenQ launches X12000H digital home cinema projector, priced at Rs 5 lakh
Taiwan-based electronic firm BenQ has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of X12000H digital home cinema projector. The projector is priced at Rs 5 lakh and will be showcased in India at the What Hi-Fi Show, Bangalore from August 31- September 02, 2018.
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ZTE Nubia Z18 to launch on September 5, confirms company
ZTE-owned smartphone brand Nubia is all set to launch its next smartphone -- Nubia Z18 -- on September 5 in China. The news of the launch was confirmed when the company posted on the Chinese social networking website.
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Vodafone rolls out new plan offering 1.4GB data per day
The data price war in the telecom industry is not going to end anytime soon as telecom operators are launching one plan after the other to woo its customers. Recently, Airtel introduced new plans for its prepaid customers and now Vodafone has rolled out a new plan for its 3G and 4G users.
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Five ways AI is changing your smartphone experience
Artificial Intelligence on smartphones is one of the biggest trends to look out for in the upcoming years. While AI has numerous uses, on a handheld device, the benefits will be limited initially. Here are 5 ways that AI will change your smartphone experience in the coming years.
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Yu Ace smartphone leaked online ahead of official launch
Micromax’s online only brand YU Televentures is all set to launch its latest smartphone in the Indian market. The company has scheduled an event for August 30, where it will unveil its next smartphone -- likely to be called Yu Ace.
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Dell launches new Inspiron 7000, Inspiron 5000 laptops at pre-IFA 2018 event
Dell has kickstarted its IFA 2018 with some laptop launches. In addition to launching its first-ever Chromebook under the ‘Inspiron’ series, the US-based firm has also launched a 2-in-1 Inspiron 7000 series laptops that come in 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models. They are said to sport premium features that we have seen with XPS lineup until now.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 buyers complain of ‘light leak’ issue
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the most sophisticated phablets to be launched recently. However, some buyers are complaining of an issue with the new smartphone’s display. According to forum posts on Android Central, some users have complained that there ‘light leak’ on the side of the display of the Galaxy Note 9.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
The ‘battle royal’ between Fortnite and Google: Here’s what happened
Fortnite, in case you don’t know, is the battle royal mobile game title that made its debut in the Android ecosystem through Samsung Galaxy Note 9 few days ago. Although its arrival on other Android smartphones seems imminent, the title’s developer (Epic Games) doesn’t seem happy with Android’s parent firm Google.
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Need to work together to better manage challenges like data privacy, security issues: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prasad was part of in-depth discussions and meetings with the CEOs and senior executives from some of California's most prominent businesses, including venture capitalists focused on the Indian market, a statement said today.
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Instagram says users can now evaluate authenticity of accounts
Photo-sharing app Instagram's more than 1 billion users will now be able to evaluate the authenticity of accounts, weeks after parent Facebook Inc rolled out similar measures in a bid to weed out fake accounts on its social media platform.
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IFA 2018: Huawei, LG, Sony and other smartphones that may launch in the next seven days
IFA 2018, the technology trade show, is just a couple of days away and a lot is expected from it when it comes to product launches. While we have already given you a list of all the tech expected to arrive at the conference, there has always been a particular interest revolving around smartphones in particular. So here is a list of smartphones that...
Google to employ AI to tackle floods, diseases
Tech giant Google today said it is working with multiple partners to use new-age technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to improve response time to natural disasters like floods as well as addressing healthcare challenges.
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Parents ignoring the risks of sharing their children’s photos on social media, finds McAfee survey
Cybersecurity company McAfee announced results from its latest survey, ‘The Age of Consent’, and found 40.5% of parents in India post a photo or video of their child at least once a day on their social media accounts with 36% posting a picture of their child once a week.
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This 2018 iPhone may beat iPhone X in sales: Report
Apple is yet to reveal the three iPhone handsets of this year and has not even revealed the date or have started sending invitations but the amount of hype it is generating is immense. This year three iPhones are said to see the light of the day and unlike last year, Apple this time is aiming to sell the most iPhone devices ever.
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Huawei beats Apple, is the new No. 2 in the global smartphone market
Huawei surpassed Apple to emerge as the No. 2 worldwide smartphone vendor during the second quarter of 2018, according to US-based research company Gartner Inc. Apple moved into the No. 3 spot. This is the first time ever that the Chinese smartphone brand has beaten Apple.
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Google's Project Navlekha may solve the company’s ‘local’ problem in India
Navlekha is Google's new platform to help local publishers to get online with their stories. The platform enables publishers to instantly create web pages from PDF files -- the most popular file format for most publishing houses.
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Google launches 'Mini' to counter Apple Memojis, here how to use
Google last year said goodbye to its ‘blob’ emojis and this year it has said hello to a new kind of emojis called ‘Minis’. These are not your regular emojis and aim to counter Apple’s Memoji feature that mimic the expressions of the users and converts it in to live emojis. The search giant has introduced these ‘Mini’ stickers on both Android and iOS...
'Google for India' event: 9 biggest announcements made
Google today held the fourth edition of its annual 'Google for India' event. The company made a slew of announcements for its services in the country including Google Maps, Google Tez and more. Here are the biggest announcements from the event.
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GlobalLogic expands engineering centre at Bengaluru
Digital product engineering service provider GlobalLogic has expanded its engineering footprint by announcing new office space in Bengaluru. The firm now operates in five centres across the country including Delhi, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Noida and Bengaluru.
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Realme 2 vs Nokia 2.1 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5: Best smartphone under Rs 10,000
Oppo's sub-brand Realme has launched its second smartphone, called Realme 2, in India. Just like its predecessor, Realme 2 too is a budget offering from the Chinese smartphone brand. Wonder how the all-new Realme 2 compares with smartphones from popular brands in this price segment? Here's a comparing Realme 2 with Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Nokia 2.1...
IFA 2018: Here's what to expect from Samsung, Huawei, LG and others
The focus of this year's IFA is mostly on wearables, TVs and monitors, laptops and other cool innovations on robotics and AI. However, there would some new smartphone launches too. Here is what all you can expect from IFA 2018.
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Google Maps Go app set to get new features
Internet giant Google at its 'Google For India' event today announced new features for Google Maps app and Maps Go app. Along with new features, Google India also shared how 'Plus Codes' are being used for 25,000 households in Kolkata to identify them on Google Maps. These Plus Codes are virtual addresses used to identify households that do not have...
Micromax’s sub-brand YU to launch smartphone on August 30
Micromax's sub-brand YU has officially sent out media invites for the launch of its upcoming smartphone -- called the YU Ace. As per the invite, the domestic handset maker will announce this handset on August 30 at 1 pm.
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Monday, August 27, 2018
Apple iPhone 2018 may get new colours, bigger displays but same iPhone X design
The recent leaks and rumours regarding the Apple iPhone 2018 models have barely left us with any imagination. They have showed up in leaked images and the rumours have nearly revealed all the specifications that they may come with. Now, a new report from Bloomberg seems to cement some of the claims while adding some minor details about them. The report...
German antitrust watchdog plans action on Facebook this year
Germany's antitrust watchdog expects to take first steps this year in its probe against Facebook after finding that the social media giant abused its market dominance to gather data on people without their knowledge or consent.
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite goes on sale ahead of launch
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is said to launch three smartphones in the 2018 Mate series but one of them that offers slightly toned down specs -- Mate 20 Lite -- is already available for pre-order in both Poland and Germany.
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US netizens want net neutrality rules reinstated
A coalition of trade groups representing companies including Alphabet Inc, Facebook Inc and Amazon.com Inc, urged a US appeals court to reinstate landmark "net neutrality" rules adopted in 2015 to guarantee an open internet.
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Sony Xperia XZ3 to come in four colour variants, may get launched at IFA 2018
The smartphone will come in four colour options that include Black, White, Green and Burgundy. The report also hinted that not all variants will be launched in a single country, pointing that select countries may have select colour variants.
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Upcoming Vivo V11 Pro appears in another teaser, to come with Halo FullView display and thin bezels
Now, a new teaser has appeared online with images revealing key design of the smartphone. In the images, the smartphone is seen sporting thin bezels with a notch housing the front camera. There is a vertically placed dual camera setup at the back with LED flash.
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Samsung unveils CJ79 and CJ89 QLED curved monitor with world’s first thunderbolt 3 connectivity
South Korean electronics firm Samsung has expanded its line up of curved display monitors. Ahead of tech trade show IFA 2018, it has introduced the 34-inch CJ79, and the CJ89 with 43-inch and 49-inch QLED curved monitors with first-of-its-kind thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
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Samsung may include in-display fingerprint sensor with Galaxy S10: Report
It has not even been a month since South Korean tech giant Samsung launched its flagship phablet -- Galaxy Note 9 -- and rumours about the next flagship smartphone, allegedly called Galaxy S10, have started appearing online.
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Nokia smartphone maker HMD Global now owns ‘Pureview’ brand, here’s what it means for you
HMD Global, the Finnish handset maker that is responsible for marketing the Nokia smartphones, now also owns the popular ‘Pureview’ brand. The Nokia ‘Pureview’ trademark was obtained by Microsoft when it bought the Nokia Devices and Services division back in 2014. The company had launched several smartphones under the ‘Pureview’ brand name, of which...
Vivo V9, Vivo X21 and Vivo Y83 price cut: Here’s how much they will cost now
In a bid to make its smartphones more affordable, Vivo has slashed the prices of three of its popular smartphones in India. The handsets in the list include the Vivo V9, Vivo Y83 and the Vivo X21, which is also among the first in the country to feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The three smartphones come at Rs 4,000 and Rs 1,000 less now, confirmed...
This may be LG's answer to Galaxy Note 9 and rumoured 'iPhone X Plus'
Lately some renders and leaks for LG’s next-gen V series smartphone, tipped as the LG V40, have started making rounds on the web. If you have been following the tech trends, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the V-series flagships are larger in size than the G-series smartphones as it is aimed for power users. But the rumoured LG V40 (or LG V40...
Realme 2 set to launch tomorrow as Flipkart exclusive smartphone
Chinese mobile manufacturer Realme is all geared up to launch its upcoming smartphone Realme 2. The smartphone will be unveiled on e-commerce website Flipkart at 12:30 pm tomorrow, August 28 alongside a media event in New Delhi.
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You won’t be able to access these two Gmail features now
Tech giant Google has rolled out an update for Gmail. With this new update, the company is not adding but removing the ‘nudges’ feature on Gmail accounts on basis of past usage of the user and the account type. Along with this the company is also removing the quick responses feature.
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) starts rolling out Android Oreo update
South Korean consumer electronics giant has started rolling out Android Oreo update for its Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017). The company launched the smartphone in 2017 along with the Galaxy J3 and the Galaxy J7 2017 editions.
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BlackBerry confirms KEY2 LE launch at IFA 2018
BlackBerry is all set to launch its next smartphone at the upcoming technology trade show IFA 2018 in Berlin. The company will be unveiling the BlackBerry KEY2 LE on August 30 and has posted an official teaser of the same on Twitter.
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10.0r D2 smartphone goes on sale on Amazon India: Price, offers and more
10.or D2 smartphone, that comes as a successor to the 10.or D is now up so sale from Amazon India. The smartphone, which falls under the e-commerce giant’s ‘Crafted for Amazon’ division comes in two variants based on different RAM and storage capacities. This also comes as the fourth smartphone under the particular brand.
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Sunday, August 26, 2018
It's 'official': OnePlus 6T launch imminent
Rumours around OnePlus 6T are growing strong with each passing day. Although the firm has not yet mentioned anything about the handset, a recent report citing people ‘familiar with the plans’ suggested the handset’s arrival imminent. Building on those claims is the new regulatory agency that has listed a new smartphone codenamed ‘OnePlus A6013’, which...
How to run Android apps on Google Chrome
Back in 2015, Google had launched the beta ‘App Runtime for Chrome (ARC) project’ for developers to run and test their Android apps on Google Chrome browser. Google had also released another tool called ARC Welder with an updated runtime and expanded app support. This tool runs on a runtime implemented using Native client. It is sandboxing technology...
Saturday, August 25, 2018
How to delete multiple contacts on iPhone
The Contacts app on iPhone has not seen any noticeable change since past several years. While the interface of the app is quite user-friendly, the fact that users cannot delete multiple contacts at the same time can be a bit painful at times. But did you know that Apple allows removing multiple contacts from iCloud and iTunes on your PC or Mac. Wondering...
How to send messages to multiple users on WhatsApp without creating a group
WhatsApp has become one of the easiest way of communication. But at the same time it is also a pain as you have to become part of various groups and its takes a lot of time to keep track of the conversation or even to revert to a message. Many a times we get so irritated that we end up muting the groups.
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NASA probe captures first images of asteroid Bennu
NASA's Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) spacecraft has captured the first glimpse of its distant target -- asteroid Bennu -- after almost two years of journey.
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More than 2 million users of this network operator may be at risk
US-based wireless network operator T-Mobile was hit by a data leak in which the personal information of millions of its users, including phone numbers, e-mail addresses and account numbers, were exposed to hackers, the company has revealed.
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Here’s how Apple plans to improve the battery life of iPhones
Although Apple iPhone and Watches are considered to be one of the best products in the world, there have been some customers who have regularly complained about their battery life. Rightfully so, when it comes to battery performance, the iPhones are not leading the race for now. But it looks like Apple may soon solve this issue with a new technology,...
Twitter CEO to testify before US House panel
Twitter Inc's chief executive will testify before a US House of Representatives committee on Sept. 5, the panel said on Friday, after some Republicans raised concerns about social media companies removing content from conservatives.
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Apple ‘iPhone Super Sale’ offer at Paytm Mall: Get discount of up to Rs 13,470 and more
The festival of ‘Raksha Bandhan’ is less than 24 hours away and naturally tech firms and e-commerce giants are out with several offers and discount on smartphones that one can gift to his or her sibling. We have already told you about the discounts on Google smart speakers. This time, Paytm Mall is giving customers up to Rs 13,400 discount on iPhones.
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Friday, August 24, 2018
Twitter CEO to testify before U.S. House panel on September 5
Twitter Inc's chief executive will testify before a U.S. House of Representatives committee on Sept. 5, the panel said on Friday, after some Republicans raised concerns about social media companies removing content from conservatives.
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BSNL launches 'Rakhi' unlimited data plan at Rs 399 with 74 days validity
Unlike other BSNL plans, the new 'Rakhi' unlimited is valid across New Delhi and Mumbai telecom circles as well. In addition it has a facility of Personalized Ring Back Tone (PRBT) with unlimited song change option. The plan is called STV399, it will be available starting August 26 -- the day of Rakhi. The free unlimited calling benefit applies to...
Flipkart ‘Superr Sale’ is live : These smartphones are available at discounts
The one-day Flipkart ‘Superr Sale’ is live now. The e-commerce platform is offering several electronic products and devices at exciting discounts. In the mobile category, Flipkart is giving smartphones across the brands like Apple, Honor, Xiaomi and more.
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Google may be finally giving up on Google+, here's why
Everyone knows how Google launched its social networking platform -- Google+ -- with much fanware back in 2011 and they also know how the platform failed to garner the public's attention, despite Google's best attempts.
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Elon Musk's Twitter account hacked again
Despite Twitter attempting to ban scammers and impersonators on its platform, one impersonator broke into Tesla Chairman and CEO Elon Musk's official account on Thursday with a fake lookalike verified account, promising his 22.5 million followers free Bitcoin and ethereum cryptocurrencies.
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Easyfone Star phone launched for kids, priced at Rs 3,490
At a time when all smartphone makers are fighting for launching smartphones with all the features in the world, a handset maker called Easyfone -- backed by eNovus Enterprise -- has launched a new device called Star. The USP of this handset is that it comes with simple and basic features that parents would feel are suitable for kids.
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DJI's Mavic 2 Pro drone launched with 20MP Hasselblad camera & more
DJI, the popular firm that is known for making drones, has expanded its line up with the Mavic 2 drones. The firm has divided the Mavic 2 series into two – Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. While the former has a Hasselblad camera with a big image sensor, the latter’s lens has 2x optical zoom. Both the drones are up for sale in the US.
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Homtom makes it debut in Indian smartphone market, launches three new smartphones starting at Rs 7,499
Shenzhen-based mobile manufacturer Homtom has marked its entry into the Indian smartphone market with the launch of three new smartphones - H1, H3 and H5. The smartphones come at starting price of Rs 7,499 and will be available at retail stores across the country.
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Watch: How a hacker got an iPhone 7 to support wireless charging
Apple has always followed the strategy of perfecting a feature and then bringing it first on iPhones followed by others. We saw this with Touch ID, FaceID and others. However, when we talk about features, Android smartphones claim to be ahead of iPhone. One such feature that you find in some flagship Android -- at least Samsung has them -- smartphones...
Xiaomi Mi Notebook with up to 128GB SSD storage launched
Chinese electronic firm Xiaomi has increased its product portfolio with the launch of Mi Notebook. The new notebook series, launched in China, will be available in three different configurations and will go on sale from August 28.
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Google smart speakers available at up to Rs 1,000 discount at Rakshabandhan
If in case you are wondering which Google device you want to gift your sibling at this Rakshabandhan, which is supposed to happen on 26 August (Sunday), Google has some offers in place. The search giant is giving discounts on its smart speakers. The discount is on both the devices – Google Home and Google Home Mini.
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Thursday, August 23, 2018
'Gold iPhone Xs' gets listed, here's what it reveals about the 'next big iPhone'
We are still a few weeks away from the launch of Apple's next-generation iPhones. However, here's an iPhone X successor that's already up for pre-order. London-based luxury-products maker Goldgenie has already started taking pre-orders for the embellished Apple phone made with an 18-karat gold-plated back.
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Samsung launches Galaxy J2 Core, its first Android Go phone in India
South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung has launched its first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone. Dubbed Samsung Galaxy J2 Core the smartphone Golden Colour and will be available in India and Malaysia starting today.
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Oppo R17 Pro with triple camera, two batteries launched in China
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has finally launched its flagship smartphone Oppo R17 Pro in China. The smartphone comes with the water drop notch screen and a triple rear camera. Another USP of the smartphone is its support for SuperVOOC, the fast charging technology of the company.
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LG's new wearable robot will bring you close to 'Iron Man'
LG has announced that is it working on a new ‘wearable’ robot suit that will help users in carrying heavy loads among other tasks. The South Korean tech firm says that this suit is made to assist manual labour at places like factories and warehouses.
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How to post pictures on Instagram using laptop
With almost 400 million active users daily, Facebook-owned photo and video sharing platform , Instagram claims to have one of the largest user base globally. The Instagram app on smartphones offers slew of features such as posting images, videos, stories and more. However, the web version of the platform is very limited in terms of features and functionalities.
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Apple to allow third-party authorized iPhone repairs by this provider: Report
In what might take the load off official Apple repair team and provide users with an alternative to get their damaged iPhones fixed, the tech giant has reportedly entered a deal with third-party reseller and service provider Simply Mac to offer authorized screen repairs.
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Android Messages may soon get Google Assistant
Google’s track record for messaging applications has not been a good one. The company’s Hangouts and Allo have not yet been exactly bonafide hits in the market. However, Android Messages app is the one that is probably there in more number of handsets these days. The app is now getting AI integration, according to a report. As mentioned by XDA Developers,...
China Xiaomi's revenue surges on India smartphone demand but growth doubts stay
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc's quarterly revenue soared due to strong demand in India and other emerging markets but doubts remained on whether it can sustain the fast pace of growth and its shares reversed early gains to end lower.
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Infinix Note 5 smartphone with 4,500mAh battery launched: All you need to know
Hong Kong-based smartphone manufacturer Infinix has launched its first Android One-based smartphone in India today. Called the Infinix Note 5, the handset is a budget smartphone that offers Artificial Intelligence features as well.
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Panasonic joins effort to license out low-cost OLED panel-making process
Panasonic Corp said on Thursday it has partnered an affiliate of Japan Display Inc to license out a low-cost organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel-making process, a possible alternative to the conventional method used by dominant South Korean manufacturers.
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Lava Z60s with 5-inch HD display launched at Rs 4,949
Domestic smartphone brand Lava has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of Lava Z60s. The smartphone comes as a successor to the Lava Z60. It is priced at Rs 4,949 and comes in Gold and Black color options.
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Android collects nearly 10 times more user data than Apple's iOS
Google has been recently facing the heat because of the location tracking scandal. To add fuel to the fire, a research paper has emerged online that claims that "an idle Android phone with Chrome is said to send data to Google at a rate nearing 50 times that of an iPhone with Safari."
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Google Pixel 3 XL shows up on Russian websites with camera samples
Google usually takes the wraps off its new Pixel smartphones in October every year. This year, the search giant is said to unveil the third-generation Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones tipped as Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. The smartphones have already made several rounds on the web in the form of leaks but then there’s no end to it, till they are officially...
HMD Global rolls out camera update for Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1
HMD Global, the firm that owns Nokia smartphone brand has rolled out camera updates to three of its smartphones -- Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 6.1. The smartphones now feature Camera v9.0 and integrates features like Google Lens, Google Motion among others.
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Goodbye Taiwan, hello China: Apple’s new mantra for iPhone components
Apple until now relied on Taiwanese tech manufacturers for some of its products. But it looks like the Cupertino-based firm is all set to bid adieu to them and instead move more towards Chinese component makers. Apple is reportedly taking this step in order to meet the competition that is being given by Chinese tech firms, states a report from Digitimes.
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Samsung to refresh mid-price smartphone segment this festive season, says top official
In an apparent warning to Chinese players in India, a top Samsung executive said here on Wednesday that the company is once again refreshing its mid-price segment smartphones with flagship premium features for the upcoming festive quarter.
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itel A45, A22 and A22 Pro launched in India, price starts at Rs 5,499
China-based smartphone brand itel Mobile has expanded its product portfolio by launching three new smartphones -- itel A45, A22 and A22 Pro in India. The three smartphones are priced at Rs 5,999, Rs 5,499 and Rs 6,499 respectively.
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Trai to meet telcos soon over pesky call rules, says chief
The telecom regulator will look into concerns flagged by the industry on implementation of new pesky call rules, while the serious issue of unsolicited telemarketing calls and messages cannot be "undermined", Trai chief R S Sharma said today
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Google wants you to be fit and healthy through this app
Search giant Google introduced the Google Fit app in order to help users in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company has now gone a step further and have introduced new features for Google Fit. The company claims that the new features will enable users to burn more calories.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Flipkart ‘Superr Sales’ to begin on August 25: Offers, discounts and more
As the festive season comes close, Flipkart has started making the right noises in the e-commerce market. It recently introduced Flipkart Plus subscription service and now it is all set to launch ‘Flipkart Superr Sale’. The sale starts on August 25 and will have several electronic products and gadgets on sale and with offers.
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Jio tops Fortune's Change the World list
Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's telecom unit Reliance Jio has been ranked as the top company globally on Fortune's 'Change The World' list that ranked companies using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems.
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How to check your iPhone’s warranty and repair coverage
A good thing about Apple is that you don’t need to make those annoying calls on automated IVR numbers or chat with bots. Simply follow the below-mentioned steps and get to know if your Apple product is still under warranty or not
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Gamescom 2018: New Dell gaming monitors, updated Alienware laptops and more
While we have already seen what Asus has to offer at the Gamescom 2018 conference that is happening in Cologne, Germany, Dell too has unleashed its offerings now. The PC maker’s recent announcement was focused towards the gaming industry, where it has the Alienware devices strategically placed across different segments. The firm introduced new gaming...
Google Doodle honours this famous writer on 107th birthday
Celebrated Urdu author Ismat Chughtai, known for her literary works exploring free speech, social liberation, and gender equality, was today paid homage by search engine giant Google with a colourful doodle on her 107th birthday.
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Honor 8X to launch soon, expected to come with waterdrop-like notch and huge display
After the trend of sporting a notch, it seems like smartphones are now getting obsessed with a waterdrop-like notch. It has been reported that the Honor 8X is going to hit the markets soon as the company confirmed it in a teaser whose poster says that this phone will ‘surpass limits’.
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Paytm launches made-in-India AI cloud computing platform
One97 Communications Limited that owns and runs digital payment solution provider Paytm has launched AI cloud computing platform -- ‘Paytm AI Cloud for India’. The company has partnered with Alibaba for cloud computing infrastructure in the country.
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Realme 2 with iPhone-like notch display to launch on August 28
After teasing that the Realme 2 smartphone is ‘coming soon’, the Chinese mobile manufacturer Realme has now confirmed that the smartphone will hit Indian markets in coming week. In a media invite, the company has stated that the upcoming Realme 2 will be launched at an event in New Delhi on August 28.
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FiiO launches FB1 Bluetooth earphones and μBTR Bluetooth receiver at Rs 2,990 and Rs 2,490 respectively
China-based audio firm Fiio has expanded its product portfolio in India with the launch of FB1 Bluetooth earphones and μBTR Bluetooth receiver. Both the devices are priced at Rs 2,990 and Rs 2,490 respectively, and are available on the company’s website and other retailers.
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Here’s when the 2018 Apple iPhones may go on pre-order
Apple is all set to launch its latest generation of iPhone models next month. Internet is already buzzing with the leaks and rumours surrounding the iPhone launch. Now a new report has surfaced online revealing the pre-order and launch dates for the iPhones 2018.
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Nokia 6.1 Plus, 5.1 Plus with notch display & dual rear cameras launched in India
HMD Global, as expected, took the lid off its Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone in India. The Finnish handset maker also took everyone by surprise as it launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus as well. While the Nokia 6.1 Plus was launched as Nokia X6 in China in May, the 5.1 Plus was introduced as Nokia X5 last month. The handsets fall in the mid-range smartphone segment...
Monday, August 20, 2018
Huawei Nova 3i Iris Purple colour variant’s first sale on Amazon today at 12PM
Huawei Nova 3i was launched almost a month before in July 2018 in India. Now, the Shenzhen-based mobile maker is organizing the first sale of the smartphone on Amazon India website. The variant up for sale is the iris purple colour variant of Huawei Nova 3i.
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Apple to launch a cheaper MacBook later this year, this will be its biggest change
Apple is not just rumoured to launch the three iPhone models later this year but it also could revamp the Mac line up with two new devices at least. The launch could take place after the iPhone announcement, something which is expected from the Cupertino-based tech firm. While the first device will be the 2018 version of MacBook, the second is being...
Nokia 6.1 Plus with ‘notch’ display, dual rear cameras to launch today
HMD Global seems all set to expand its smartphone offerings in India. The Finnish smartphone maker has not yet confirmed as to what it may launch, but the rumours on the web strongly indicate the arrival of Nokia 6.1 Plus. The particular handset is being called as the global version of the Nokia X6, which launched in China back in May this year. This...
Vivo X23 with Oppo F9-like notch, in-display fingerprint sensor & AI cameras launched in China
Vivo has managed to turn the smartphone market’s attention towards itself in several ways. In 2018 it has not only introduced smartphones featuring a no-notch all-screen display, but smartphones with in-display fingerprint sensor and pop-up front camera. Now it has launched its first smartphone sporting a ‘waterdrop’ like notch, much like what we have...
Google pulls this feature from Android smartphones
Few days ago, Google was said to have started rolling out an update to its Messages app that not just brought the ‘Material Design’ theme but also introduced a new ‘Dark Mode’. But it looks like many have still not received the new look as Google may have pulled back the feature. The update brought the Messages app version to 3.5.
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Reliance Jio tops Fortune's Change the World list
Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani's telecom unit Reliance Jio has been ranked as the top company globally on Fortune's 'Change The World' list that ranked companies using the profit motive to help the planet and tackle social problems.
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Facebook donates Rs 1.75 crore for Kerala flood victims
Social networking giant Facebook is donating $250,000 (nearly Rs 1.75 crore) for relief work in Kerala, which has been battered by torrential rains, floods and landslides, leaving over 300 dead amid massive destruction, the company said on Monday.
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Realme 2 to launch soon with dual rear cameras and notch-display
The upcoming smartphone Realme 2 has been a subject of numerous leaks recently. So much so that it was briefly ‘leaked’ on the official website of Realme. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker in a tweet has confirmed that the smartphone with ‘a notch above’ and dual-rear cameras is ‘coming soon’.
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Vivo Y83 with dual rear camera reportedly launched in India at Rs 15,990
According to a tweet from Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the new Vivo Y83 comes with a dual rear camera. The Vivo Y83 now sports a 13MP primary camera and a 2MP secondary sensor. It is priced at Rs 15,990, which is Rs 1000 more than the previous variant.
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