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Apr. 24, 2020
Google Ads Will Soon Display The Advertiser’s Name & Location
With an increase in the spread of fake news and misinformation in the past couple of years, Google has put in place practices to prevent the abuse of its ad tools. One such practice is called identity verification. It requires all political groups to disclose their identity before running ads using Google’s platform. The search gianttoday announcedthat it’s expanding the ‘identity verification’ tool to all advertisers. It means Google is making itmandatory for advertisers to reveal their identities.
Apr. 24, 2020
Google Releases Android 11 Developer Preview 3
AfterDeveloper Preview 1andDeveloper Preview 2, Google has now released the third developer preview of Android 11 for Pixel devices. Notably,this is the last developer previewand there will bethree betasahead of the final release expected to happen in the third quarter of this year. With the new Android 11 Developer Preview 3, Google hasadded support forWireless Debugging, whose traces were present in the previous developer beta. Using wireless debugging, you can finally rely less on traditional USB cables for debugging.
Apr. 24, 2020
Google Search Will Now Admit When It Doesn’t Know an Answer
Whenever you try searching something way too difficult for Google Search to comprehend, it throws a generic“Your search did not match any documents”or shows random results that might seem too irrelevant to your query. This approach might sound cold to a lot of people and Google is finally working to fix that. Starting today in the U.S, Google will show you a more empathetic message that reads“It looks like there aren’t any great matches for your search” —a far better, less patronising message.
Apr. 24, 2020
LG Velvet with Snapdragon 765G, Raindrop Camera Launches May 7th
LG has stuck with its G- and V-series flagships for the longest time. The Korean giant has now decided to break the mold and debut anew design-focused smartphone– LG Velvet. We have already seen LG talk about itsdesign philosophyand specs, but today we have learned that LG Velvet will be unveiled on 7th May. LG has shared a short 15-second teaser on YouTube, which acts as an invitation to the digital unveiling of the LG Velvet.
Apr. 24, 2020
This String of Text Will Crash Your iOS Device But a Fix is Already Out
This string of text, as seen above, was found to include the Italian flag emojis and a bunch of Sindhi characters originally. But, it was later found that the text characters are the culprit here and the emoji can be swapped out. You can see an example of the same in the tweet attached below. Now, how does it affect your iOS device? When you receive a notification (a message, social media update, or mail) with this character, the iPhone or iPad will have touch responsiveness issues, app crashes, and ultimately, it will crash your device as well.
Apr. 24, 2020
WhatsApp Pay Will Comply With Data Localization Laws in India by May: Report
WhatsApp has reportedly told the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) that its payments business will comply with all regulations in the country by May. According to sources quoted byET,WhatsApp Paywill finally get a license for the nationwide rollout of its UPI payments platform once the service ensures full compliance with all regulations. The proposed payments service has remained in limbo for more than two years due toconcerns over its non-compliancewith India’s data localization regulations and sharing of that data with its parent company, Facebook.
Apr. 23, 2020
Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2020 Tournament Offers $1 Million Prizes
“We are very excited to launch our highly-anticipated competitive tournament in Call of Duty: Mobile. As the next-evolution in our fan-favorite Ranked Play, this tournament format gives eligible Call of Duty: Mobile players a chance to compete with players from around the world for cash and prizes.”,saidChris Plummer, Vice President, Mobile at Activision in a prepared statement. There are atotal of four open tournament qualifiersthat will be held each weekend from the30th of April to the 24th of May.
Apr. 23, 2020
Google Now Lets You Create a Movie Watchlist in Search
In its attempt to make life easier for people stuck in their homes as a result of the Coronavirus lockdown, Google is now adding a new feature to ‘Search’ on mobile. As you probably already know, you can use Google search tofind new movies to watchin your free time (which, these days, we have a lot), and now, the search giant has announced that it’s adding a new feature on mobile that will allow users to create their own watchlists within Google search.
Apr. 23, 2020
Qualcomm May Not Be Releasing Snapdragon 865+ After All
In February, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed on Weibo that Qualcomm will be unveiling the Snapdragon 865 Plus chipsetsometime in the third quarterof this year. A new report fromMyDriversquoting Meizu’s Chief Marketing Officer suggests otherwise. However, Zhiqiang’s post on Weibo simply translates to “No Snapdragon 865 Plus this year”, which could also imply that Meizu may not be opting for Snapdragon 865 Plus on its upcoming flagship devices and doesn’t necessarily prove anything against the existence of 865+ chipset.
Apr. 23, 2020
Skype Gets Custom Backgrounds with the Latest Update
Having to clean our rooms to make video calls and attend meetings was quite stressful until popular video conferencing app Zoom added custom backgrounds. Now that people are relying on video conferencing platforms due to work from home and social distancing in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, competing video conferencing platforms likeMicrosoft Teamsstarted adding the feature and the latest platform to gain the feature is Microsoft’s own Skype, whichwon’t be going away anytime soon.
Apr. 23, 2020
YouTube Announces 11 New Free YouTube Originals
YouTube has announced 11 newYouTube Originalsfor free amidst this coronavirus pandemic. A few of them are available right now while the majority of the shows will be live later this month or next month. “Today we announced 11 free new #YouTubeOriginals to bring people together while we’re spending more time #AtHome. Some shows will help you learn, some will make you laugh. There’s something in this list for everyone.”,said YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
Apr. 23, 2020
Zoom Crosses 300 Million Users, Announces Zoom 5.0 with 256-bit AES Encryption
Video conferencing app, Zoom, rose in popularity almost suddenly as the world went into lockdown mode due to theCoronavirus pandemic. The company, which usually doesn’t reveal user numbers mentioned that it went from serving around 10 million users to over 200 million in just a few months. Today, Zoom has crossed yet another milestone, surpassing 300 million users on its service. The company’s CEO Eric S. Yuan gave away the number in a webinar, and also shed light on some details about Zoom 5.
Apr. 22, 2020
AMD’s New Ryzen 3 Chips Start at $99
Both the Ryzen 3 3100 and Ryzen 3 3300X are quad-core processors with a rated TDP of 65W. They also feature 18MB cache for reducing memory latency, and AMD claims that it results in“smoother, faster gaming performance for high framerates in CPU-heavy games.” The Ryzen 3 3100 comes with abase clock speed of 3.6GHzand a boost frequency of 3.9GHz, whereas the Ryzen 3 3300X has abase frequency of 3.8GHz and a boost frequency of 4.
Apr. 22, 2020
Canon EOS R5 to Offer Full-Width 8K 30FPS Video, In-Body Stabilization and More
Japanese consumer electronics major, Canon, has revealed some of the key features and specifications of its upcoming full-frame mirrorless camera, theEOS R5. In a press release on Monday, the company said that the device will offer non-cropped 8K video recording at 30fps and full-width 4K at up to 120fps with 10-bit 4:2:2 recording and full AF in all modes. The 8K recording will be available as either RAW internal videos or 10-bit 4:2:2 H.
Apr. 22, 2020
Facebook Expands Messenger Kids to India and Adds New Features
“With schools closed and people physically distancing, parents are turning to technology more than ever to help their kids connect with friends and family…Today, we’re starting to roll out Messenger Kids to more countries and we’re adding new choices for parents to connect kids with friends.”,wrote the company in a blog post. With this global rollout, Facebook has added three new features to Messenger Kids. First up, there is a feature Facebook callsSupervised Friending, which lets parents choose to allow their kids to accept, reject, add, or remove contacts.
Apr. 22, 2020
Facebook Picks up 9.99% Stake in Reliance Jio for a Whopping $5.7 Billion
In line withrumorsfrom last month, Facebookannounced todaythat it has picked up a 9.99% stake in India’s biggest telecom operator – Reliance Jio. The social media giant has invested a whopping $5.7 billion (Rs. 43,574 crores) in the company. This investmentvalues Reliance Jio at a whopping $65.95 billion (. The telco kicked off its operations less than four years ago. It hasalready surpassedits rivals, Airtel and Vodafone Idea, to take the pole position with over 388 million users.
Apr. 22, 2020
Google Announces Four New Duo Features
Google’s video calling app, Duo, has seen an upsurge in usage since the Coronavirus pandemic locked us all down in our houses. In fact, Google says that every week, it is seeing 10 million people sign up for Google Duo, and in a lot of countries calling times have increased over 10 times. Clearly, Duo is important in these times, and Google is now adding four new features to the app to make it more reliable and useful.
Apr. 22, 2020
Government to Procure ‘Aarogya Setu’ Wristbands to Monitor COVID-19 Patients
The Indian government is reportedly looking to procure thousands of smart wristbands pre-loaded with its‘Aarogya Setu’ appto track COVID-19 patients in the country. According toET, the wristbands will help authorities keep track of patients in hospitals and at their homes under self-quarantine. It will also help healthcare professionals record patients’ temperatures and symptoms via remote monitoring. The report further states that the State-owned Broadcast Engineering Consultants India (BECIL) is working with Bengaluru and Gurgaon-based startups on designing the new smart bands.
Apr. 22, 2020
Microsoft Trademarks New Xbox Series X Logo
The all-newXbox Series Xwill have a brand new logo that was officially trademarked by Microsoft last week. Posted on American legal information website, Justia, the new logo shows off a stylized ‘X’ next to the word ‘Series’ in a vertical formation. It is believed to have been first discovered byu/LemonMintHookahon the Xbox Series X sub-Reddit(r/XboxSeriesX). The trademark covers a wide-range of goods and services, including not only PC hardware and software, but also bags, jewellery, apparel, coffee mugs and more.
Apr. 22, 2020
Motorola Edge+ Promo Video, Specs, & Price Emerge Ahead of Official Launch
Motorola is all set to launch itsfirst true flagship smartphonein a long time, but its surprise reveal may have been spoilt a few last-minute leaks. One of the leaks comes directly from an official source while the other is from famed tipster Evan Blass. We now literally know everything about the flagship Motorola Edge+, including its price tag, ahead of today’s launch. Verizon accidentally published the deets for Motorola Edge+ on their blog.
Apr. 22, 2020
Motorola Edge+ with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 865 & 108MP Camera Goes Official
Thanks to the horde of flagship phones and their increasing prices, Motorola decided to water down its popular Moto Z-lineup with mid-range specs. The company hasn’t launched a flagship phone in years and that changes today with the Motorola Edge+. This is a fresh attempt at building a well-rounded and feature-packed flagship phone, complete with a modern display,Snapdragon 865 chipset, a high-megapixel camera, and wireless charging. Motorola Edge+: Specs and Features
Apr. 22, 2020
Product Listings on Google Shopping Will be Free Starting Next Week
Google has announced a major change to its Google Shopping platform amidst theCOVID-19 pandemic. The company, on Tuesday, announced that it will make all product listings on its shopping service free as more and more people turn to online shopping to comply with quarantine guidelines and lockdown restrictions. The announcement is also believed to be part of Google’s plans to expand its operations in the e-commerce sector as the company continues to mount a bigger challenge to fellow American tech behemoth, Amazon, which recentlyslashed affiliate commissionsacross several product categories.
Apr. 22, 2020
Twitter Testing Quoted Retweet Counts
Twitter will soon let you view quoted tweets, a functionality that Twitter users currently rely on a service namedQuoted Repliesfor. The existence of the feature was first spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong last Friday and it is now live for some Twitter users on iOS. With this addition,Twitter will classify retweets into two categories – with and without comments. There is a neatcounter at the top that shows you the number of tweetsin these respective categories.
Apr. 22, 2020
Vivaldi Browser Exits Beta on Android; First Stable Version Rolling Out Now
After spending over six months in beta, the first stable version of theVivaldi browserhas finally arrived on Android today. Vivaldi is stepping foot in an uber-competitive mobile segment. You can already choose from among dozens of browsers or stick to Chrome. So, what’s so special about Vivaldi, you ask? Launched by Opera’s former CEO, Vivaldi is a popular browser among power users. The browser offers a wealth of features, including tracking protection, a built-in ad blocker, and hassle-free tab management among other things.
Apr. 21, 2020
MIUI 12 Will Most Likely Feature a Redesigned Camera UI
Xiaomi is set to unveil its next-gen Android skin,MIUI 12, next week. We have already seen afew design leaksfor the upcoming software update. But now, the company has officially shared the first look at one of the new features in MIUI 12. A new camera UI. In anofficial Weibo post, the product director of the camera team at Xiaomi shared a couple of GIFs to show off what the camera UI might look like in MIUI 12.
Apr. 21, 2020
Google Photos May Soon Allow You to Remove Audio From Videos
TheGoogle Photosapp will apparently soon allow users to remove the audio from any video. The discovery was made by noted software reverse engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, who is believed to have found the experimental feature following an APK teardown of the Google Photos app. While some apps already offer the feature on both Android and iOS, the fact that Google is also looking to implement it in its popular gallery app, is certainly a welcome move.
Apr. 21, 2020
How to Fix Realtek HD Audio Manager Missing from Windows 10
While Intel has improved its High Definition Audio codecs, most Windows computers still ship with Realtek HD Audio Manager and its related drivers. Further, the integrated sound cards on Windows PCs are mostly manufactured by Realtek so it makes more sense to use the first-party utility for better sound output. Having said that, we have been getting reports ofRealtek HD Audio Managermissing from Windows 10. It does not show up either in the system tray or in Control Panel.
Apr. 21, 2020
Huawei Once Again Caught Passing Off DSLR Shots as Camera Samples From its Phones
More than a year and a half afterHuawei was caughtpassing off DSLR images as camera samples from its Nova 3 smartphone, the company has once again been embroiled in a similar row. In a promotional video showing off photographs supposedly taken by Huawei smartphones, the company included several images that were taken by professional photographers using high-end DSLR cameras, like the $3,000 Nikon D850. As part of its clarification on Weibo, Huawei said that the photos were ‘wrongly marked’ because of an ‘oversight by the editor’.
Apr. 21, 2020
Huawei’s Revenue Increased in Q1 2020 Despite Coronavirus Pandemic
“It is our hope that the pandemic ends as soon as possible. We also hope that every patient around the world can be treated and cured as quickly as possible. The outbreak of COVID-19 is another reminder that we share this world and share the same fate,” said Eric Xu, Huawei Rotating Chairman. “In order to address common challenges such as this one, we need to be united, because a virus knows no borders and may target anyone, regardless of their race, skin colour, or wealth,” he added.
Apr. 21, 2020
Alleged Google Pixel Buds 3 Design Revealed in Patent Images
The images come from a sketchy patent filed by Google with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), believed to be spotted first by91Mobiles.Take a look at them below. Going by the images, the Pixel Buds 3 could be more compact and smaller than the Pixel Buds 2. The fins and ear tips featured on the Pixel Buds 2 appears to be missing here. However, do keep in mind that this is an early patent design and the Pixel Buds 3 might not look like this when it comes out, after all.
Apr. 21, 2020
OnePlus 7T Pro Price Slashed Following OnePlus 8 Pro Launch
Following thelaunch of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, the Chinese smartphone company has slashed the prices of its previous-generation flagship smartphone — the OnePlus 7T Pro. The smartphone, which was earlier priced at ₹53,999 in India for the 8GB/256GB model isnow listed at ₹47,999— a ₹6,000 price cut that’s bound to entice users waiting for OnePlus to drop prices; or at least that’s what the company is hoping for.
Apr. 21, 2020
Strange Stability Bug Freezes UI on Some Android Phones
A strange stability bug that results in a complete UI freeze has affected several Android phones over the past few days. The issue is mainly evident in Google’s Pixel lineup and some OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Samsung phones. As reported first byAndroid Police, some apps randomly freeze and render the entire user interface unusable. The issue is prevalent on Android 10 while Android 11 developer preview is also reported to suffer from this.
Apr. 21, 2020
PUBG Mobile 0.18 Update to Bring Miramar 2.0, Bluehole Mode, and More
PUBG Mobile recently pushed out the newArctic Mode updateto the game which brings a very hunger-games-like element to the game. Now, the game is reportedly preparing another update, with a lot of new stuff in the cards. The version 0.18 update for PUBG Mobile is reportedly being prepared now, and is expected to weigh in at around 2GB — that means a whole lot of new stuff is likely coming to the game really soon.
Apr. 20, 2020
Amazon Alexa Can Now Answer COVID-19 Questions
Amazon has empowered its virtual assistant Alexa which will now answer basic questions around COVID-19 pandemic. Alexa can now answer tens of thousands of questions related to COVID-19 in countries around the world, Amazon said in a statement late Sunday. “We are working to provide accurate and timely information from official government and news sources globally,”said the company. There are several newthings that Alexa users can trywith the smart speakers as they stay home.
Apr. 20, 2020
Android 11 Gets Root Access with Latest Magisk Canary
It’s been just over two months since theAndroid 11 Developer Preview 1release, andMagiskhas gained Android 11 support with the latest Canary buildusing which Android 11 users can root their devices. 60 days without root, this bad boy finally get some Magisk love 🥰🥰pic.twitter.com/tEG6P0p32x According to Magisk creator John Wu’s tweet, initial user feedback from Pixel 2 users say the new Canary build resulted in a boot loop. Later on, he found the update affects most Android 10 devices.
Apr. 20, 2020
Here’s a Quick Look at the Facebook Gaming Mobile App
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people indoors and gaming has now become one of the biggest past times for netizens across the globe. Everyone’s finding new ways to keep themselves entertained and well, Facebook has debuted its own game streaming mobile app calledFacebook Gaming…to contribute to the cause. The Facebook Gaming app allows users to not only watch streams but also broadcast their favorite games and show off their skills. The app went live on Android (Free) just a few hours ago.
Apr. 20, 2020
iPhone 12 Might Finally Reduce the Size of the Notch
We are well into that time of the year when iPhone leaks start popping up around the internet. After gettingleaked CAD based renders of the iPhone 12, we now have another leak about the upcoming smartphone claiming that it will come with a smaller Face ID notch. The leak comes from Jon Prosser who has a solid track record of leaking Apple hardware. He shared what seem to be schematic drawings of the iPhone 12 showing off the Face ID sensor array, and it is considerably smaller than the notch on the iPhone 11 Pro.
Apr. 20, 2020
Mobile Phone Demand Won’t Fall Sharply in India: Industry Body
While the lockdown due to theCOVID-19 pandemichas led to production loss of an estimated over Rs 15,000 crore for the Indian handset manufacturing industry, there will be no sharp decline in demand for mobile phones in a post-lockdown scenario, predicts industry body India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA). The extension of the lockdown will “obviously” increase the loss for handset manufacturers, but this period has also helped people realise the value of mobile phones, said Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA.
Apr. 20, 2020
New AirPods Tipped to Launch next Month
Apple’s new AirPods is all set to launch next month, according to reliable tipster Jon Prosser. The earbuds were allegedly planned to be launched at Apple’s March event, which didn’t happen this year. In addition, the internal code of this upcoming AirPods is said to be B288a, according to Twitter user @L0vetodream who also shared Apple’s product lineup earlier last month. From what it looks like, this new AirPods could be the ‘AirPods Pro Lite‘ referenced by Taiwanese publication DigiTimes this February.
Apr. 20, 2020
Top 10 Finder Alternatives for Mac You Can Use
1. Commander One v2 Commander One v2 is the latest version of the popular Finder alternative Commander One and it’s just great. It is a robust solution for anyone looking for a Finder alternative. It serves adual-pane file managerfor starters, which can make file operations a breeze to perform if you’ve some screen real estate to spare. Commander One v2 alsoencourages you to be a keyboard ninjaand you can setkeyboard shortcutsfor pretty much everything you would otherwise do with the trackpad – including but not limited to file operations, selection and navigating through the user interface.
Apr. 20, 2020
Top 10 Zapier Alternatives to Automate Your Work
1. Integromat This is the service which comes closest to Zapier in terms of UI and usability. The animations are fluid and everything is easy to locate and use. In terms of functionality, I have found it to be more reliable than Zapier, especially when it comes to complex tasks. In fact, in my short time of using Integromat, I can confidently say that it is much easier to set up complex tasks using this than any other services on the list.
Apr. 19, 2020
Watch This Video Showing COVID-19’s Growth Using Really Cool VFX
When the threat of the Novel Coronavirus started to rise in Wuhan back in early January, people did not think that it will take the shape of a pandemic as we have now. Why? I hear you ask. Well, it is because of the phrase “exponential growth”. We often hear this term, but do not completely understand it. So, to help people understand the concept and how it triggered the Coronavirus to become a pandemic, a YouTube channel specialising in VFX has made an interesting video.
Apr. 19, 2020
Did You Know Elon Musk Voiced Elon Tusk in an Episode of Rick and Morty?
So, I was recently watching an episode of Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” when I discovered a surprising fact in the third episode of the latest season. Did you guys know that Elon Musk voiced a character in an episode? Well, the CEO of Tesla not only voiced just some character in the episode titled “One Crew over the Crewcoo’s Morty”, buthe voiced Elon Tusk, the alternate reality version of himself.
Apr. 19, 2020
Google Offers Job to the Creator of “Killed by Google”
If you think Google funds some great projects around the world, then you probably don’t know about the website, “Killed by Google”. It is basically a graveyard for all the apps, hardware and services that the Mountain View-based tech giant “killed” over the years. Now, the company wants to hire the developer who created this website. Now, Ogden recently tweeted a screenshot (below) of an email that was sent to him by a Google representative.
Apr. 19, 2020
How to Use the Cool New “Art Transfer” Feature in Google’s Arts & Culture App
We have seen how artificial intelligence evolved over the years. Now it is used in almost every sector. Fromintegration in home caring robotstoimproving surveillance equipmentand fromfinding traits of peopletofighting battles alongside the army, AI is almost everywhere. However, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to educate about art and culture is one of Google’s many projects. Now, the company has released a new feature for its Arts & Culture app that will turn any photo of yours into a popular artist’s masterpiece with the use of AI.
Apr. 19, 2020
NASA is Using a Game to Map the Coral Reefs in the Oceans
Our Earth has some unique forms of life underneath the oceans. One of these unique forms of life is the coral reefs sits under the oceans. Over the years, as climate change and global warming increased, these coral reefs started to get affected as infectious outbreaks and mass coral bleaching became more frequent. There are many projects that have been undertaken to save the reefs, however, as the coral ecosystem is so vast, it is not at all easy to classify and map all the coral lives around the world.
Apr. 19, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro India Prices Revealed; Starts at Rs. 41,999
OnePlus 8 and 8 Prorecently went officialand while the OnePlus 8 does not offer the biggest upgrade over its predecessor, OnePlus 8 Pro nails the recipe to take on its flagship competitors. You now get some of the most-requested features, including an IP rating,wireless charging, and improved cameras on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The launch event only saw the company announce the US pricing for both the devices. The India pricing wasn’t revealed in the live stream but OnePlus did not entirely leave us hanging though.
Apr. 19, 2020
Razer’s New Pikachu Wireless Earbuds Come Inside a Poke Ball Charging Case
Razer, the Irvine-based gaming hardware makers, recently came up with the ultimate wireless earbuds for Pokemon fans around the world. If the shiny yellow Pikachu stamped earbuds does not compel you to buy these, I am sure the Poke Ball charging case will make you go, “Gah! I want these, RIGHT NOW!”. Earbuds…I Choose You! (To Wipe Out the Competition) The truly wireless earbuds from Razer does not even come close to the competing earbudslikeApple’s AirPods ProorSamsung’s Galaxy Buds, however, the design will make every Pokemon fan go for these, instead of the competitions’ offerings.
Apr. 19, 2020
3 New WhatsApp Features Coming Soon
WhatsApp is not at all unknown to smartphone users.With over 2 billion active users worldwide, it has becomethe most popular messaging app in the market. The reason why most users tend to turn to WhatsApp, leaving other messaging apps, is the frequent inclusion of new features. Earlierwe saw the platform bring the “Advanced Search” featureto their app. Now, according to WABetaInfo, the Facebook-owned messaging platform is bringing more new features to the app real soon.
Apr. 19, 2020
This $5 Raspberry Pi Model is Powering New Ventilators
We all know that the threat of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is leading to a huge shortage of medical supplies in global medical facilities. Many major companies likeTesla, Ford and GM have come forward to manufacture the most needed equipment to support the COVID-19 patients – the ventilator. Now, to cut the cost of production of so many ventilators, manufacturers are using the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero to power the resuscitators.
Apr. 19, 2020
This Magnetic Self-Wrapping Charging Cable is Super Cool
We have seen a whole range of charging cables over the years. We have seen them evolve with new iterations. However, all the cables have one thing in common – they create a mess on the desk. So, managing the cables can become a task for the user. But with SuperCalla, there will be no more tangled cables or a messy situation on your working desk and bedside table. The SuperCalla charging cable is one of the most unique cables that I have come across recently.
Apr. 19, 2020
This Man is Managing Over 100 Moderators to Run 25 COVID-19 Relief Facebook Groups
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced many individuals to turn into heroes. Apart from the frontline medical workers, who are risking their lives in the medical facilities around the world, there are community workers who are trying to be productive while in lockdown using social media. Jason Rose is one of these unsung heroes who is managing over 100 moderators online to run more than 25 COVID-19 crisis relief groups across Facebook.
Apr. 19, 2020
This New Technology Can Tell Your Voice Assistant What You Are Looking At
The developments in personal voice assistants have enabled them to perform some high-level taskslike searchingor controlling IoT devices. Yet, they are still not perfect as they cannot understand contextual commands like “What is this?” or “Turn that on”. The ambiguous “this” and “that” are terms that the voice assistants cannot really understand until you give them context. However, this can change really soon in the future as researchers of the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new software that can immensely improve the power of voice assistants in the future.
Apr. 19, 2020
This Super Affordable Mini PC Packs in 8GB RAM and an SSD
At the time of inception of the computers, the machines took a whole room to be operational. They were expensive, huge and static. As time went on, computers became personal, compact and much more affordable. However, this mini PC take the terms affordability and value for money to a whole another level. The Chuwi Herobox mini PC is not at all the cheapest mini PC in the market. However, the specs it packs at the claimed price range certainly makes it a value for money product.
Apr. 19, 2020
Samsung’s New App for Galaxy Watches is Dedicated to Hand Washing
Who would have thought a few months earlier, that washing hands will become a legit weapon against something in a world filled with nukes? However, the Novel Coronavirus has changed everything and now keeping your hands clean is one of the most crucial ways to avoid contracting COVID-19. That is why many major companies are encouraging users to wash their hands periodically and frequently. Now, Samsung has come up with an app to make users wash their hands and keep them clean.
Apr. 18, 2020
Zomato Introduces ‘Contactless Dining’ for Restaurants
After contactless delivery to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, foodtech unicorn Zomato on Friday announced “contactless dining” features to help restaurants increase trust and confidence of customers in their safety and hygiene measures in a post-lockdown world. Contactless dining will have three main components, contactless menu, contactless ordering and contactless payment, Zomato said. With a contactless menu, diners will be able to scan a QR code on the table to explore the restaurant menu with dish and pairing recommendations.
Apr. 18, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077-Themed Xbox One X Is Here and It Glows in the Dark!
Over the past couple of days, Microsoft wasteasing the launchof a new Cyberpunk 2077-inspired console. It not only posted cryptic teasers on Xbox’s social media but also made its website look like it has been hacked – with glitches and codes all over. Well, the mystery has been put to rest as theCyberpunk 2077-themedXbox One Xconsole, along with a custom controller has now been revealed. Though Xbox is yet to officially talk about this limited-edition console, an unlisted video titled“Xbox One X Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle”was spotted on Xbox’s official YouTube channel.
Apr. 18, 2020
How to Upload and Change Your Background in Microsoft Teams
After Zoom took the lead invideo conferencingsolution for both masses and enterprises, Microsoft seems to have landed in a soup. The Redmond giant is in a hurry to implement many of theZoom featuresinto its Microsoft Teams app. After bringing a free tier to Teams, now the company has announced the background feature in Microsoft Teams, similar to virtual background in Zoom. We tested the feature and it worked sufficiently well. So in this article, we bring you a detailed guide on how to change your background in Microsoft Teams.
Apr. 18, 2020
Instagram Founders Build COVID-19 Tracker to Help Flatten the Curve
COVID-19 has engulfed our lives and forced usunder lockdownover the past couple of months. A lot ofCOVID-19 case trackershavesince popped upon the Internet to help netizens keep track of the current situation. Instagram co-founders Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom have also stepped up to the occasion and launched a COVID-19 tracker calledRT.live. The website shows live state-by-state updates on the spread of Coronavirus in the US. This isn’t your usual total positive or negative case counter tool though.
Apr. 18, 2020
iPhone 12 Pro Max Design Revealed in CAD Renders
Every year, like clockwork, we start getting design renders and leaks about the upcoming iPhone showcasing one of the most anticipated phones in the world. Well, that holds true for the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro Max as well. A new video has popped up on the internet allegedly showcasing the iPhone 12 Pro Max in all its glory. Made by Everything Apple Pro, the video is based off of unfinished CAD designs obtained by Max Weinbach.
Apr. 18, 2020
Zoom Video-Conferencing App is Unsafe, Says Home Ministry
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has released a set of guidelines forZoomusers to keep themselves, their colleagues, friends and family safe from possible cyber-attacks and online harassment. That’s because, the ministry says theviral video-conferencing appis“not a safe platform”from the privacy point of view. The 16-page advisory was released by the ministry’s Cyber Coordination Center (CyCord) following a similar warning by India’s nodal cyber security agency, the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-IN).
Apr. 18, 2020
Netflix Releases Some Documentaries for Free on YouTube
Netflix has made some of itsdocumentariesavailable for free through its YouTube channel since schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. With this step, Netflix aims to help kids focus on their academics and education. “We have made a selection of our documentary features and series available on the Netflix US YouTube channel. We hope this will, in a small way, help teachers around the world.”,says Netflix. In case you’re unaware, Netflix allows teachers to screen documentaries in their classrooms for educational purposes.
Apr. 18, 2020
Personal Data of 20 Million Aptoide Users Leaked Online Following Massive Hack
A hacker has leaked the data of 20 million Aptoide users on a notorious hacking forum. According toZDNet, the leak is part of a larger data dump of 39 million records, which the hacker claimed to have obtained following a hack that took place earlier this month. As if that wasn’t enough, the leaked data, which is believed to be still available for download as a PostgreSQL file, also includes technical information like account status, sign-up tokens, developer tokens, referral origin and even information on whether the account belongs to a super admin.
Apr. 18, 2020
16 Year Old Delhi Boy Built a Touch-free Doorbell to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
In a preventive measure against thefast-spreading coronavirus(COVID-19), a 16-year-old Delhi boy has developed an automated touch-free doorbell with the objective of social distancing. Sarthak Jain from the Modern Public School Shalimar Bagh New Delhi, of class 11, designed this door-bell project to break the chain of deadly coronavirus. According to Jain, it is an automated touchless doorbell with ultrasonic sensors. The sensor can detect the presence of a person or object within a distance of 30 to 50 cm and produce the ‘beep ‘sound from the buzzer without touching the bell.
Apr. 18, 2020
Microsoft’s New App Sets Bing’s Daily Photos as Your Desktop Wallpaper
Microsoft has now released a dedicated app named Bing Wallpaperto let Windows users set Bing’s daily photos as their desktop wallpaper. “Bing Wallpaper includes a collection of beautiful images from around the world that have been featured on the Bing homepage. Not only will you see a new image on your desktop each day, but you can also browse images and learn where they’re from.”,says Microsoft. During the installation process, Bing Wallpaper app ambitiously urges you to set Bing as your default home page and search provider across Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome.
Apr. 17, 2020
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-p in India
In line with itsteaserfrom yesterday, Xiaomi has now unveiled the Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-p in India. The company is not directly putting the robot vacuum cleaner up for sale and is instead crowdfunding the deviceaa on its official website. Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-phas been priced at Rs. 17,999for the 30-day crowdfunding term. The Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-p is a modern cleaning solution for busy households. The robot vacuum cleaner comes withtwo cleaning modes– sweeping and sweeping + mopping.
Apr. 17, 2020
Apple Working on Modular Noise-Cancelling Headphones With Siri: Report
According to unidentified sources quoted by the publication, prototypes of the headphone have a retro look with oval-shaped ear cups that swivel. As for the headband, it’s made up of thin, metal arms that are attached to the top of the ear cups rather than the sides. The interesting aspect, however, is how theear pads and headband padding attach to the frame of the headphones.According to the report, the attachment mechanism is solely magnetic, allowing users to replace them at any time.
Apr. 17, 2020
Chrome Canary Now Lets You Share Webpages Using QR Codes
Google Chrome already allows you to easily share webpages among your own devices. But, what if you want to share a webpage with someone else? I know, you can simply copy and paste a link to share it with your friend. Google Chrome, however, has been working on a newQR code-based sharing featurefor some time now. And now, this feature has gone live in the latest Chrome Canary build. Before we move ahead, let me clarify that the feature isn’t accessible right away.
Apr. 17, 2020
Crysis Is Being Remastered with Ray-Tracing, High-res Textures
The name ‘Crysis’ is something PC gamers are well versed with. The original game in the Crysis series was such a resource hog on PCs that even high-end rigs could often struggle to perform sufficiently well enough. ‘Can it run Crysis’ became one of the biggest questions for any PC build, and subsequently it became a meme so popular it’s used to this day. Even though most gaming websites seem to dislike the rest of the games in the Crysis series (I didn’t hate them back in college), most people do like the original game, and now, Crytek is reportedly remastering the game complete with high-resolution texture packs, and ray-tracing.
Apr. 17, 2020
Facebook Cancels Physical Events Through June 2021
In the same post, Zuckerberg sayssome of these events will be made virtualbut didn’t detail the plans just yet.Oculus Connect, however, is confirmed to be moved online.“In light of the evolving public health risks related to COVID-19, we’ve decided to shift Oculus Connect 7 to a digital format later this year.”,said Oculus in ablog post. Like a majority of tech companies across the world, Facebook encourages its employees to work from home during this time of crisis.
Apr. 17, 2020
Facebook Will Start Warning Users Who ‘Liked’ Fake Coronavirus News
As part of its continuing efforts to eradicate misinformation,fake newsand conspiracy theories from its platform, Facebook will start warning users if they liked, reacted or commented on COVID-19 misinformation that have since been removed because they posed an ‘imminent physical harm’. Instead, these users will start seeing messages that will connect them to COVID-19 myths debunked by the World Health Organization (WHO), said the company. “We want to connect people who may have interacted with harmful misinformation about the virus with the truth from authoritative sources in case they see or hear these claims again off of Facebook”, Facebook said in an official blog post.
Apr. 17, 2020
Google Phone Beta Adds Call Recording on Some Nokia Phones
Google has now enabled call recording feature on some Nokia phones here in India. Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 8.1 users are believed to have received the feature, hinting at a wider rollout in the near future. As you can see from the images below, you’ll get a record button in the in-call UI right next to the Change SIM option to start recording calls. The images are from the latest Google Phone beta running on a Nokia 7 Plus.
Apr. 17, 2020
Google Updates Play Store Policies to Put an End to Deceptive Subscription Offers
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Apr. 17, 2020
How to Share Your Screen on Zoom (Desktop and Mobile)
Aftervirtual background on Zoom, screen sharing has become my second favorite feature on this app. It offers advanced controls like audio sharing, ability to choose a specific window, annotation tools, whiteboard and even an option to choose a portion of the screen. All these features make Zoom one of the most powerfulvideo conferencing appsout there. I would say, even thebest alternatives to Zoomcan’t compete with it at this point. Anyway, if you want to learn how to share your screen on Zoom then you have landed at the right place.
Apr. 17, 2020
HP Launches New Envy and ZBook Laptops
HP has today unveiled its latest HP ZBook Studio, HP ZBook Create laptops and refreshed its Envy 13, Envy 15, and Envy 17 laptops with 10th-gen Intel chips and new graphics card options. HP ZBook Studio, ZBook Create Specifications HP ZBook Studio sports a 15.6-inch 10-bit 4K Pantone-certified DreamColor HDR-400 and comes with Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro graphics whereas the ZBook Create offers Intel Core i9 processor withNvidia RTX 2080 Supergraphics that got announced earlier this month.
Apr. 17, 2020
Paranoid Android is Back; Releases Stable Android 10 Builds
One of the most loved ROMs in thecustom ROMcommunity when the fame of custom ROMs was at its peak a few years ago, Paranoid Android (AOSPA), has now started rolling out stable builds based on Android 10 for supported smartphones. The first wave of compatible smartphones includes a bunch of OnePlus, Xiaomi, Asus devices, and the Essential Phone. The new Android 10 version is codenamed Quartz. Notably, this is thefirst stable version of AOSPA the development team is releasing after Android Nougat.
Apr. 17, 2020
Spotify Adds ‘Hide This Song’ Option for Premium Users
Swedish music streaming giantSpotifyhas started rolling out a feature thatlets Spotify Premium users hide a particular song from a playlist. The feature is being added through a server-side update. Unless you’ve put in efforts to curate your playlist with the songs you like the most, you’re probably depending on Spotify’s playlists or playlists created by other Spotify users. As music taste is always subjective, this might result in you having to skip tracks that you’re not really into.
Apr. 17, 2020
WhatsApp Will Soon Increase Group Call Limit
WhatsApp is working to increase the number of participants in audio and video calls on the platform. The feature isunder development and is disabled by defaulton WhatsApp beta version 2.20.128 for Android, as spotted byWaBetaInfo. According toWaBetaInfo, the feature requires all the interested participants to be in the latest version of WhatsApp. The number of supported participants remains uncertain but it should be significant enough since WhatsApp wants everyone to use its service rather than looking for alternatives like Apple’sFaceTime that supports up to 32 participants.
Apr. 17, 2020
Apple Adds ‘Battery Health Management’ Feature to Extend Battery Lifespan of MacBooks
With the second developer beta ofmacOS Catalina10.15.5, Apple has added a new feature it calls “Battery Health Management” as an effort to maximize the battery lifespan of MacBooks. “The battery health management feature in macOS 10.15.5 is designed to improve your battery’s lifespan by reducing the rate at which it chemically ages. The feature does this by monitoring your battery’s temperature history and its charging patterns.”,explains Apple. The feature isturned on by defaultand it essentiallycaps the maximum battery charge limit.
Apr. 16, 2020
Apple Discontinues iPhone 8, 8 Plus in India Following iPhone SE Launch
One thing to note here is that while the standard iPhone 8 may have been discontinued for good, some reports suggest that Apple may continue to sell the iPhone 8 Plus, at least, in some markets. According to Canadian tech journalist and former iMore editor, Rene Ritchie, the iPhone SE is only replacing the iPhone 8, but with no iPhone SE Plus in sight, Apple will continue selling the iPhone 8 Plus in the foreseeable future.
Apr. 16, 2020
Discovery Plus Annual Subscription Available at Rs 99 Just For Today
“Our campaign film drives the message of urging audiences to stay indoors while bringing alive the most picturesque outdoors on earth – outdoors which can be seen through myriad shows that are available on the app”, Issac John, Business Head – Digital (South Asia), Discovery said in a statement.“The idea of the #SafetyExtended offer is to help families across the country enjoy and engage with premium and high-quality real-life entertainment during the extended lockdown period”, he added.
Apr. 16, 2020
How to Change Zoom Background and Use Virtual Backgrounds
Keeping somesecurity issuesaside, it can’t be denied that Zoom has single-handedly changed the landscape ofvideo conferencing. It works reliably well even on a sub-par network connection and has an endless list of features that are nowhere to be found on manyZoom alternatives. One of the best features of Zoom is virtual background and I personally love it. It changes the complete aesthetic of your messy room into something classy and also, fun.
Apr. 16, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Robot Vacuum Cleaner in India Tomorrow
Chinese tech giantXiaomi will be launching a robot vacuum cleaner in India tomorrow. The company took to Twitter to share a teaser of the product. “How many times do you clean your house every day? What if you could do it, without actually doing it yourself? #SmartCleaning solution for your smart home launching tomorrow.”,wrote the company on its Twitter handle. Take a look at the tweet below. Xiaomi already sells vacuum cleaners in China.
Apr. 16, 2020
YouTube Gains UPI as a Payment Method in India
The UPI payment method will be available in addition to the existing options – credit and debit cards. This enables users to make their payments through the government-run platform, which is also one of the most preferred forms of digital payments in the country. Meanwhile, YouTube is also trying hard to get a foothold in the music streaming business that is currentlydominated by Spotify and Apple Musicglobally and Gaana in India.
Apr. 15, 2020
Download All the OnePlus 8 Wallpapers Right Here
TheOnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro were unveiledin an online event last night, and the official wallpapers from the two devices are now available for download from the website of Hampus Olsson, the Goa-based Swedish artist who’s beendesigning wallpapers for OnePlus smartphonessince the OnePlus 2. There are ten static wallpapers that look absolutely stunning, but the phone also includes a bunch of new live wallpapers that come with gorgeous animations.
Apr. 15, 2020
Amazon Slashes Affiliate Commission Rates Across Most Product Categories
Amazon has announced plans to cut commissions for its affiliate program from April 21st. The company on Tuesday send e-mails to members of its affiliate programs, informing them of the new policy. The rates are being cut for a number of product categories, and the reduction is quite significant in some cases. For example, the commission on furniture and home improvement products has been reduced from 8 percent to 3 percent, while the rate on grocery items has been cut from 5 percent to 1 percent.
Apr. 15, 2020
Facebook Releases New Apple Watch Messaging App
Facebook has released a new experimental app that lets users stay in touch with their close ones via Apple Watch. Dubbed Keep in Touch (Kit), the app is now available to download from the App Store in supported regions. Kit is a messaging service that lets you send messages, voice recordings, emojis, location through Apple Watch, similar to iMessage. You can also use the voice dictation feature to convert speech to text input.
Apr. 15, 2020
Google to Use Its Own Chipset for Pixel and Chromebooks: Report
Last week, there were reports claiming Google is working on acustom Exynos chipsetfor Pixel phones. A new report fromAxiosciting industry sources familiar with the matter says the software giant would rather launch it under its own name and gives more details about the chipset. The chipset is designed in co-operation with Samsung andbears the codename “Whitechapel”. As we know already, it will be an octa-core ARM processor with two ARM Cortex-A78 cores, two Cortex-A76 cores, and four Cortex-A55 cores manufactured on Samsung’s 5nm process.
Apr. 15, 2020
Leaked MIUI 12 Screenshots Show New Focus Mode and Screen Time UI
After a couple of screenshots showcasing the new navigation bar and notification panel of Xiaomi’s upcoming MIUI 12last week, new images have surfaced online showing off the design of MIUI 12’s Settings app. The images are reportedly extracted from a beta version of MiSettings APK uploaded to the Chinese MIUI Community forum before it got taken down. As noticed by XDA Junior Memberkacskrz, the changes include redesigns in several parts of the Settings app, such as Focus mode, Refresh rate, and more.
Apr. 15, 2020
Moto Razr Flip Phone to Go on Sale May 6th in India Following Multiple Postponements
The Moto Razr was originally set to be available for purchase in India from April 2, but the date was postponed to April 15 (today) once the lockdown measures were announced to combat the pandemic. However, with social distancing guidelines now extended until May 3rd, the phone’s availability has now been postponed for the second time. It will be interesting to see if Lenovo will go ahead with the launch on May 6th even if the government extends the lockdown beyond May 3rd.
Apr. 15, 2020
Redmi AirDots S Launched in China with Bluetooth 5.0 for ￥99.9
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has today launched the Redmi AirDots S in China. The new truly wireless earbuds look identical to the company’s older ‘AirDots’, but come with some internal upgrades. The biggest change in the AirDots S is the fact that they no longer use a master-slave connection to your phone — that’s what the original AirDots used. The AirDots S actually connect both the earbuds to your phone, which is great.
Apr. 15, 2020
Surface Book 3 to Come with 10th-Gen Intel CPU and Nvidia Quadro GPU
There were rumors over the past few months hinting that the Surface Book 3 will be powered by the latestIntel 10th-gen chipsand Nvidia GPUs. A new retailer listing spotted byWinFuturereiterates it along with some additional details regarding the specifications. This time around, there will be up to 32GB of RAM on the high-end model. In terms of storage, the base variant will have 256GB SSD which maxes out at 1TB for the flagship model.
Apr. 14, 2020
Samsung India Pledges ₹20 Crore Towards India’s COVID-19 Efforts
Samsung India on Tuesday pledged Rs 20 crore to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic which has seen positive cases surge past 10,000, amid the lockdown extension till May 3. The South Korean giant will donate Rs 15 crore to the PM Cares Fund, and Rs 5 crore to the states of Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to support the country’s challenge against the pandemic. In addition, Samsung employees across India are putting together their personal contribution.
Apr. 14, 2020
10 Best iPhone and Android Apps to Learn Dance During Self Quarantine
Long before the passion for technology took over, I dreamed to be a versatile dancer. While my obsession with dancing is no longer the same, the adrenaline still pumps up whenever exciting music comes around. So, when theCOVID-19struck on the scene forcing people to stay locked in their homes for an endless self-quarantine, I kind of found the isolation a blessing in disguise. Aside from streaming some of myfavorite moviesandlearning music, I have rekindled my long lost romance with dancing.
Apr. 14, 2020
Google, Apple to Roll Out COVID-19 Tracking API for Android, iOS Next Month
Google and Apple last week joined hands to create a decentralized contact tracing tool that will help individuals determine whether they have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Now, both companies have confirmed that they will begin rolling out the APIs of their new tool for Android and iOS apps, starting mid-May. While Apple will make the feature available to all iOS 13 devices, Google says it will update Google Play Services with the new software on all Android devices running 6.
Apr. 14, 2020
Instagram Redesigns IGTV App to Help You Discover New Creators
If you ever installed the standalone IGTV app, you would know that it jumped straight to the content. A video would instantly start playing when you open the app, with more options in a carousel overlay. This changes with the redesign as it brings along a much-needed navigation bar to the IGTV app.Old UI (Left) vs New UI (Right) | Image Courtesy: The Verge The new three-button navigation bar includes the home, explore, and profile tabs.
Apr. 14, 2020
Motorola Edge+ with 108MP Camera Set to Launch on April 22
Motorola has beenrumoredto be working on a flagship smartphone for quite some time now. We’ve seen numerous leaks of a Motorola phone with a waterfall display over the past few months. Now, amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Motorola confirmed the upcoming launch of its new flagship smartphone on April 22. Taking a quick look at the rumored specs, Motorola Edge+ is expected tofeature a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ displaywith a 2340×1080 resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.
Apr. 14, 2020
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro Launched Starting at $699
After a week chock full of teasers and feature confirmations, OnePlus took the wraps off its newest flagship phones – the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro at an online event today. Almost everything about the two phones hadleaked onlineprior to the launch but all of it has finally gone official. OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro share the same design DNA this time around, along with curved displays,Snapdragon 865, and well, an IP rating.
Apr. 14, 2020
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z with IP55 Rating, 20-Hour Battery Life Launched at $50
Alongside theOnePlus 8 series, the company today also introduced a more affordable version of its neckband-style Bullets Wireless earphones. Dubbed the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z, these new pair of earphones offer the same design as the Bullets Wireless 2 but with improved battery life and an IP rating. Price and Availability OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z has beenpriced at $49.95(around Rs. 3,800) and will be available in four colorways namely Oat (white), Mint (green), Black, and Blue.
Apr. 14, 2020
OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger with Built-in Fan Launched at $80
OnePlus 8 Pro finally introduces a much-requested feature – wireless charging – to the company’s flagship lineup. This is thefirst OnePlus smartphoneto launch with support for wireless charging. It operates at 30W power, same as the company’s wired charging tech, and requires a proprietary charging pad. Thus, we today witnessed the launch of the Warp Charge 30 wireless charger as well. This charging dock sports a simple yet elegant design with a white plastic body and a silver lining running across the frame.
Apr. 14, 2020
Chrome OS Replacing Some Android Apps with Progressive Web Apps
Google has started prioritizing Progressive Web Apps (PWA) over Android apps in Google Play Store for Chromebooks. As spotted byChrome Unboxed,Twitter and YouTube TVare the first two apps to make this move. Ever since its inception, Chrome OS was criticized for the lack of compatible apps. While the platform managed to bridge the gap somehow with support forAndroidandLinuxapps, PWA reduces the reliability on the platform and gives an optimized user experience.
Apr. 13, 2020
Tesla is Making Ventilators Using Parts of the Tesla Model 3
As the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic is causing a huge shortage of medical supplies, especially ventilators, around the world, many automobile companies have deployed their engineering teams to manufacture ventilators. Recently, we saw Tesla CEO, Elon Muskdeliver a thousand ventilators to Californian hospitals. Now, the company is manufacturing its own ventilators with car parts. In a video (below) published recently on Tesla’s official YouTube channel, three of the company’s engineers showedhow they made ventilators using parts of the Tesla Model 3.
Apr. 13, 2020
10 Pushbullet Alternatives to Counter Its Free Version Limitations
Pushbullet is one of the best utility tools you can use to quickly and conveniently transfer files between your Android device and PC,send SMS messagesfrom your PC, set reminders, and more. The free version of Pushbullet, however, is somewhat crippled when compared to the ‘Pro’ version, and that might some users off. Here are some features you’ll miss in Pushbullet’s free version: 1. AirDroid AirDroid is hands down the best PushBullet alternative.
Apr. 13, 2020
Google Phone App Available on Some Non-Pixel Phones
Google’s dialer app Google Phone is usually limited to Pixel lineup of smartphones and devices part of the Android One program. While there are methods to sideload the modified Google Phone app on other Android smartphones, a new report from XDA suggests the app can now be installed directly from the Play Store, at least on some phones. According to the report, the latest Google Phone app is successfully getting installed on AsusZenfone 6, Oppo Find X2 Pro, and LG V60 ThinQ.
Apr. 13, 2020
Google Testing New Lens Logo in Google Photos
Google seems to be obsessed with branding lately. Over the weekend, we saw Gboard gain anew Google logo on the space barwhich subsequently got removed after user feedback and criticism. The latest app Google has decided to slap its logo on is Google Photos, on the Google Lens button. According to9to5Google, some users are seeing a new ‘G’ logo on the Google Lens button present inside Google Photos. This hints at an imminent logo change for Google Lens.
Apr. 13, 2020
Nubia Unveils New Brand Logo; Plans to Launch Smart Lifestyle Products
ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has today unveiled its new brand logo. The announcement was made on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The company had hinted about an imminent logo refinement last week. The new logo follows a simple design focusing on typography. The text is in lowercase with Red color whereas the background is in White color. For reference, below is the old logo of Nubia.Nubia’s old logo “New image, new starting point, new ecology… Nubia brand upgrade, a new look, new LOGO and brand vision officially launched!
Apr. 13, 2020
10 Best Podcasts to Listen to During the Quarantine
Hello there, fellow quarantined people. Life feels weird right now, doesn’t it? We’re home all day — which is normally something I’m okay with — and we’re not allowed to leave. Personally, I spend most of my free-time binge-watching Marvel movies, or TV shows like Friends — which is why I earlier wrote an article about thebest movies to stream during this lockdown. However, movies aren’t always the most accessible things.
Apr. 13, 2020
Realme TV Remote Control Receives Bluetooth Certification Ahead of Launch
Realme is yet to announce a specific date for thelaunch of its first smart TV, but recent developments suggest that it might happen sooner rather than later. The device wascertified by the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) earlier this year, and now its remote has received Bluetooth certification. As is to be expected, however, the listing on the Bluetooth SIG website doesn’t reveal a whole lot apart from the fact that it will support Bluetooth 5.
Apr. 13, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21’s Selfie Camera May Feature OIS
After merely a couple of months of Samsung’s flagshipGalaxy S20 serieslaunch, there are already a few rumors hinting at the specifications of the company’s Galaxy S21 series. This time, it is regarding the presence of Optical Image Stabilization for the front camera. According to the report, Samsung is currently testing two camera prototypes – one with a 1/2-inch sensor and the other with a 1/2.55-inch sensor with support for OIS. In comparison, the Galaxy S20 and S20+ come with a 1/3.
Apr. 13, 2020
Oppo Ace 2 with Snapdragon 865, 40W Wireless Charging Launched in China
After a myriad of teasers, Oppo launched its new flagship smartphone – Oppo Ace 2 in China today. Yeah, the name sounds familiar because it is a successor to theReno Acefrom last year. The company decided to drop the ‘Reno’ tag andpivot Aceinto another flagship lineup. Oppo Ace 2 comes equipped with premium flagship features including a 90Hz display,Snapdragon 865 chipset, wireless charging, and a lot more. Oppo Ace 2: Specs and Features
Apr. 12, 2020
A Twitter User’s Experiment Shows Windows 10 Running on a 192MB RAM Machine
Windows 10 has been one of the most popular OSes in recent times. Recently we saw thatMicrosoft’s latest OS is powering more than 1 billion devices in the world. However, out of those 1 billion devices, no device had the OS running on just 192MB of RAM. Except this Twitter user’s machine. A 16-year-old Twitter user going by the name Sakura Nori (@0xN0ri) tweeted a thread recently where the user ran the 32-bit version of the Windows 10 on a machine with only 192MB of RAM.
Apr. 12, 2020
Is This the Toughest USB-C to Lightning Cable in the Market?
We all know that the stock lightning cable that Apple provides inside the box of the iPhones are really not that tough. After a few months of usage, the cable starts to shred near the connectors and becomes unusable in no time. So, if you are looking for a new one for yourself, look no more. I have found one of the toughest cables for you guys. The Lauco USB-C to Lightning cable comes with a cable that is braided with real Kevlar and is one of the toughest cables out there.
Apr. 12, 2020
Along with Humans, the Coronavirus is Also Affecting Emojis
The ongoing pandemic due to the Novel Coronavirushas already caused a lot of mayhem in the world. Now, it has become a reason for the delay of new emojis coming to modern smartphones. The Unicode Consortium has recently announced that the release of v14.0 of the Unicode Standard will be delayed by 6 whole months. In a recently published blog post, the Unicode Consortium has announced that they willpostpone the release of the 14th version of the Unicode Standard, which would have included numerous new emojis upon which future rounds of emojis were set to be based.
Apr. 12, 2020
Police Robot in Tunisia is Preventing Citizens Roaming the Streets Amidst Lockdown
As the current Novel Coronavirus pandemic is showing no signs of slowing down, the whole world is sitting inside their homes to stop the spread of the deadly disease. In most of the countries, the governments have announced a mandatory lockdown that prevents citizens to go out of their homes. However, there aresome people who are just being stupidby going out and carrying on their regular life. To prevent this, the law enforcers in Tunisia have deployed a police robot for patrolling the streets of Tunis, the capital of the country.
Apr. 12, 2020
This 6-Year-Old Plays Apex Legends like a Real Pro
Apex Legends has been one of the most popular Battle Royale games since it launched last year. Unlike some other BR games, it is also one of the most difficult games to play. I mean, I can hardly win a match at this game, as it is so fast and full of action all the time. However, a 6-year-old going by the nameLucaplays this game like a boss. With his skills, he might become a really great Apex Legends player in the future.
Apr. 12, 2020
This Company Makes Some Crazy Designer Luxury iPhone 11 Pros
Over the years, we have seen many luxury iPhones made by luxe-class manufacturers. Caviar has been the most prominent luxury iPhone manufacturer who came up with the$15k “CyberPhone”andthe $6.7k iPhone 11 Pro with a piece of Steve Jobs’ iconic black rolled-neck sweatshirtin the recent past. However, another company that makes some crazy luxury iPhones is “Designa Individual”. Now, the company offersa wide range of designs for the iPhones, each of which is crafted with utmost dedication and intricate handiwork.
Apr. 12, 2020
Tuned is a New Experimental App from Facebook Solely Aimed at Couples
After coming up with the idea of adating platform, Facebook recently released a new app that is completely dedicated to couples around the world. Tuned is a new experimental app by Facebook that helps couples to have a personal space of their own where they can be exactly who they really are. The app was released by the company’sNew Product Experimentation (NPE) team. Facebook created the NPE team to start small projects like this one.
Apr. 12, 2020
Two Pixar Pioneers Behind Toy Story Bagged the “Nobel Prize of Computing”
Toy Story – A movie series remembered for entertaining children and healing the souls of adults. This simple yet enticing story has been etched on our heart ever since it made its way to the theatres in late 1995. But do you know what went behind to create this masterpiece? It was years and years of hard work and research in the field of computer animation which could bring together a movie as innocent and as grasping as this one.
Apr. 12, 2020
Airbnb’s New “Online Experiences” Program Lets You Go on Virtual Tours
With a recent blog post, the tour-booking company launched the “Online Experiences” programthat will provide guests with collaborative online virtual tours and help the hosts earn incomeduring these tough times of global crisis. The Airbnb“Online Experiences” program helps guests to connect with “inspiring hosts” from over 30 countriesfor virtual tours and collaborative activities. The hosts include Olympic medalists like Lauren Gibbs and Alistair Brownlee. It also helps the hosts to earn a little in this weird time of crisis by connecting with the global community of guests.
Apr. 11, 2020
NASA Wants You to Build Miniature Payload Designs for Tiny Moon Rovers
TheJet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)of NASA in California is organising a public competition, the “Honey, I Shrunk the NASA Payload”, in which participants are expected to come up with the best miniature payload designs for future missions to capture the Moon.These miniature payloads will deliver tiny rovers to the Moon to collect key informationand help with NASA’s upcomingArtemis Project. According to NASA, the payloads that exist are quite heavy and big. So, they require a lot of power.
Apr. 11, 2020
This Money Heist Themed Instagram Filter is Hilarious
Face filters on Instagram have become something very trendy on the platform. There are numerous face filters that are available on Instagram. Earlier we sawRespawn promote its new Legend in Apex Legends with a Revenant face filter. Now, there is a face filter following the theme of the massively popular Netflix original, Money Heist (La Casa De Papel). It will make you dance under raining dollars as one of the gang members and it looks hilarious.
Apr. 11, 2020
Google’s Braille Keyboard on Android Will Ease Typing for Visually Impaired
We use our smartphones to text, post statuses and even write full-fledged write-ups. For a regular person, typing on a smartphone is as simple as taking out your phone and just start tapping the keyboard. However, for the blind and the visually impaired-population, typing is not as easy. They have to use a big fat physical braille keyboard each time they go on to type a message. Google has taken the initiative to change that and released a new “Talkback braille keyboard” for the Android devices.
Apr. 10, 2020
TeamSpeak Launches Tournament Edition for Virtual Gaming Events
TeamSpeak has reportedly launched a customized version of TeamSpeak focused on online, LAN, and virtual events named TeamSpeak Tournament Edition (TST). Events can be either self-hosted or deployed through the TST platform. “Built on the foundations of our ultra-high performance voice technology, TST is unrivalled in usability, clarity, flexibility and reliability; and can be deployed through a self-hosted option or via our new TST Platform, enabling events to instantly transition from being live, in-person competitions to 100% virtual.
Apr. 10, 2020
[Update: Could be Priced Under $150] Samsung’s Next-gen Galaxy Buds Leaked
South Korean giant Samsung has so far already launched two pairs of truly wireless earbuds this year alone — theGalaxy Buds+and theAKG N400— and it’s only April. However, a new leak has already popped up showing what the next iteration of the company’s Galaxy Buds could look like and believe me, if you were complaining that the Buds+ didn’t look any different from the Buds, well, these new ones will probably shut you up.
Apr. 10, 2020
Android 11’s New Screenshot UI Showing up for Some Users: Report
In addition to anative screen recorder, Android 11 is also likely to bring the ability to capture scrolling screenshots. It’s a long-requested feature that’s already implemented separately by most major phone makers, including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and others. The functionality isn’t yet available inAndroid 11 DP2, but the latest build does bring a revamped screenshot interface that was earliermanually enabled byXDAon one of their Pixel devices. Now, however, the new UI is reportedly starting to show up for some users randomly, although the scrolling screenshot feature remains MIA (missing in action).
Apr. 10, 2020
Facebook Quietly Adds ‘Quiet Mode’ on iOS to Help Reduce Distractions
Aftermonths of internal testing, Facebook has now started rolling out ‘Quiet mode’ to help users take control over notifications on the social media platform. The feature is now widely available on iOS and for Android, it will hit the public testing phase in May. You can expect to see a wider rollout some time in June. The announcement was made via the company’s latestCoronavirus update post.“As we all adjust to new routines and staying home, setting boundaries for how you spend your time online can be helpful.
Apr. 10, 2020
Google Stadia Working on Android TV Support, Touchscreen Gamepad, and More
Google’s game streaming service, Google Stadia is yet to make its arrival in a lot of places including India, but it seems the company is pushing for a wider-feature set before a wider rollout commences. According to an APK teardown of the latest Stadia app by 9to5Google, there are a couple of new features that the Mountain View giant is working on. Touchscreen Gamepad As of right now, if you want to play Stadia games on your Pixel smartphone, you need to connect a controller to your phone — that’s not ideal.
Apr. 10, 2020
iOS 14 May Let You Try Out Apps Without Installing Them
Have there been times when you had to install an app simply to do one quick task? Are you someone who doesn’t like to install a lot of apps on your phone? Apple is looking to put an end to your misery with iOS 14 later this year. The software update is expected to bring a new feature that allows you to run snippets of apps without having to install the full thing.
Apr. 10, 2020
JioPOS Lite App Rewards You with Money for Recharging Other Jio Numbers
Almost every citizen in India has been cooped up in their homes for the past couple of weeks due to the COVID-19 lockdown. While essential goods are still on sale, there’s a possibility that a ton of users may not be able to get their phones recharged or topped up. Many in India still lack access to the Internet or don’t know how to top-up their prepaid balance online. They rely solely on offline vendors for recharges.
Apr. 10, 2020
10 Best iPhone and Android Apps to Learn Music During Self Quarantine
As the omnipresentCOVID-19doesn’t seem to be ending soon, self-quarantine has become the need of the hour. Desperate times call for desperate measures and social distancing seems to be the right weapon to throttle the pandemic. I would be lying if I said that I didn’t find the social distancing loathsome given that hanging out with friends andshoppinghave long been my favorite indulgences. But with time, I have made peace with isolation, discovering ways to stay negative (no more +Ve greeting) and more importantly keep myself entertained bystreaming a boatload of fascinating videosand fulfilling the dream of learning music.
Apr. 9, 2020
Disney+ Hotstar Confirmed to Have Around 8 Million Subscribers
Disney+ Hotstarmade its debutin India earlier last week and today, it hasrevealedthat the revamped streaming service already has ‘around 8 million’ subscribers. This figure is only a small chunk of the bigger pie though. Disney+ has amassed a total of over 50 million paying subscribers globally – that too in about five months. Disney+ shared its updated subscribers count via an official blog post. The streaming giant seems to be on a roll right now as the subscriber count grew almost two times in two months, going from 28.
Apr. 9, 2020
GISAT-1 Launch Postponed Again, This Time Due to Coronavirus Lockdown
The launch of GISAT-1 earth observation satellite has been pushed back for the second time in just over a month. According to the PTI, the launch has now been put off indefinitely because of the coronavirus lockdown.“We cannot launch GISAT-1 due to lockdown. An exercise like launching a satellite requires nearly 1,000 people to do deal with its various aspects”, said a source quoted by the news agency. The proposed launch was reportedly rescheduled for this month following the initial postponement in March, although, ISRO never announced a date for it officially.
Apr. 9, 2020
Google Stadia Gets a Free Tier Along with a Two-Month Pro Trial
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced almost every one of us indoors. Well, Google wants us to continue staying indoors, so it hastoday madeits cloud gaming platform – Google Stadia accessible to everyone for free. It had beenrumoredto be coming for the past couple of months and now that it’s finally here, you can play a bunch of amazing games from right inside your PC browser. Reading this, I know you must be itching to get a taste of this cloud gaming service.
Apr. 9, 2020
LG Teases Upcoming Smartphone Design with Raindrop Camera Array
Amidst the rumors of the LG G-series being discontinued, LG has today shared what its upcoming smartphone will look like. This could be theG-series replacementthat’s rumored to arrive on 15th May. In anofficial blog post, LG reveals that it’s switching up its smartphone design (it will no longer be bland) and has picked a ‘minimalist’ design for its upcoming smartphone. It will feature symmetrical front and back curves, a raindrop-like camera array (one of the more intriguing features), and other new design traits.
Apr. 9, 2020
MediaTek Caught Cheating in Benchmarks; Denies Allegations
Most smartphone buyers know too little about performance benchmarks to care about them, and the ones who do, know that synthetic benchmark scores need to be taken with a grain of salt at the best of times. However, that doesn’t seem to be deterring tech companies from resorting to artificial (and often unethical) means of inflating benchmark scores. The problem was thus far believed to have been limited to smartphone vendors, with Samsung, OnePlusand Huaweibeing some of the prominent companies to have been caught up in this controversy from time to time.
Apr. 9, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Pricing Leaks Online; Are You Ready to Be Shocked?
The OnePlus 8 flagship seriesarrives next week, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We already know almost everything about the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, including the design, internals, cameras,wireless charging support, and more. The only piece missing from the puzzle was the pricing details. Well, not anymore. Earlier today, noted tipster Roland Quandt (via WinFuture.de) revealed theofficial pricing details for all the configurationsof the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro. And to be honest, you won’t be impressed with what OnePlus has in store for you.
Apr. 9, 2020
Surface Neo Launch Postponed; No Dual-Screen Windows 10X Devices This Year: Report
While the news may come as a bit of a disappointment to some, the decision is keeping in line with Microsoft’s plans of prioritizing single-screen devices with Windows 10X to compete with Chromebooks in the US education sector. Leaked documents last year suggested that Windows 10X might be available not just on dual-screen and foldable devices, but also on standard clamshell laptops. It will be interesting to see when Microsoft starts shipping the Surface Neo and the Surface Duo, given that both have been under development for an inordinately long period of time.
Apr. 8, 2020
Oppo 40W AirVOOC Wireless Charger Spotted on WPC, May Launch with Ace 2
Oppo is all set to launch the first device in itsnew Ace series– the Oppo Ace 2 on April 13. The device is tipped to come with support for 40W wireless charging and now, a 40W wireless charger from Oppo has been spotted on Wireless Power Consortium. As per the listing, Oppo 40W AirVOOC Wireless Charger will support 9V/2A (18W), 5V/6A (30W), and 10V/6.5A (65W) power inputs and 40W power output.
Apr. 8, 2020
Chrome OS 81 Brings Gesture Navigation, Redesigned Dock and More
With touch-enabled Chromebooks like Asus Chromebook Flip, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook and the upcoming Lenovo Chromebook Duet starting to hit the market, Google is trying to make its laptop operating system easier to navigate using touch. As part of the plan, the company has rolled out Chrome OS 81 with support for Android-like gestures that the company says will make it simpler for users to navigate the UI. The update also brings a redesigned dock that Google is calling the ‘Quick Shelf’, as well as updates to Chrome browser tailored specifically for tablet mode.
Apr. 8, 2020
How to Lock Your Netflix Profile Using a PIN Code
Don’t want anyone poking around your Netflix profile? Also, don’t want others to know your obsession with Friends or see them ruin your recommendations? Well, the video streaming giantrecently addeda cool feature that will enable you to keep nosy friends or family members away from your profile. Netflix now allows you to set up a PIN lock on your profile and I’m here to guide you through the process of setting it up.
Apr. 8, 2020
How to Use Skype Meet Now for Free Video Conferencing
Within just three months, Zoom has gone from 10 million daily active users to 200 million. Part of its success lies in its free plan where it offers video conferencing of up to 100 participants. Besides, Zoom does not require participants to create an account for joining a web meeting. It all adds up to seamless experience and users love the fact that Zoom works reliably well. So to tackle the rise of Zoom, Microsoft has brought its consumer app, Skype to the forefront.
Apr. 8, 2020
How to Delete Your Zoom Account: A Complete Guide
Delete Zoom Account on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS No matter which device you use, you caneasily delete your Zoom account through a web browser. Just open a web browser on your desktop or smartphone and head to theZoom Accountpage. You can also manually move to the Account page: Admin -> Account Profile. Now, go to theZoom Profilepage and manually disconnect any calendar or contact integration. Click on “Delete” and it willdeauthorize your Google or Microsoft account tokenfrom further use.
Apr. 7, 2020
15 Best Tips and Tricks to Use TikTok Like a Pro
When the mood is on for some instant refreshment, fun-lovinglip-syncing videosseem to be the go-to remedy for many. And speaking of bite-sized clips, TikTok ranks right at the top on vox pop when it comes to being home to a variety of stunning videos – frominsanely crazy comediesto eye-candy emotions. Being fond of thisvideo-sharing app, I have been compiling the best TikTok tips and tricks for quite some time to share with you all.
Apr. 7, 2020
[UPDATE: Leaked Image] OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger to Feature Cooling Fan
OnePlus 8 series is set to make itsglobal debutin exactly a week from today on 14th April. And if rumors are to be believed,OnePlus 8 Prois expected to finally add a long-requested feature – wireless charging. Since we could see wireless charging on the next OnePlus flagship, the company is rumored to launch a wireless charger as well. We already know that it will be called theOnePlus Warp Charge 30wireless charger but the folks over at TechDroider havetoday shed lighton some of its key features.
Apr. 7, 2020
Google Fit Redesigned to Focus on Step Count; Adds New WearOS Tiles
At a time when almost everyone in the world is cooped up inside their homes to curb the spread of COVID-19, Google Fit hasslightly redesignedthe app to place focus on the step count. It’s one of the most important pieces of info but we also see a slew of small, finer improvements across the board in the app. The ‘Move Minutes’ count, whichpreviously showed upalongside Heart Points, has been swapped out in favor of ‘total steps taken’ by the user.
Apr. 7, 2020
Govt of India Launches Telegram Channel to Prevent Misinformation About COVID-19
Telegram Messenger, the instant messaging app that has adedicated user-basein India and around the world, has announced that it is working closely with the governments and health ministries in several countries to better serve its users during the coronavirus pandemic. In an official press release this week, the company claimed that verified Telegram channels are among the most powerful broadcasting tools“where unlimited number of audiences can be reached out with high authenticity at a single time”.
Apr. 7, 2020
Indian Government Urges Social Media Platforms to Remove Misleading Coronavirus Videos
The Indian government has reportedly contacted social media platforms like TikTok, Helo, and Facebook to take down videos that aim to mislead Muslims in the country against following precautional measures to contain the spread of coronavirus. “We have written to Tiktok, Helo and Facebook about the Covid-19 related videos on their platforms which are trying to influence Muslims and asked them to immediately take them down”,government sources familiar with the matter told ET.
Apr. 7, 2020
Oppo Could Unveil its First Smart Speaker in China on 7th April
Opporevealedits plans to build an extensive IoT portfolio including smart TVs, smart speakers, smartwatches, and more during its Inno Day technology convention back in December last year. The company has already delivered on one of these by launchingOppo Watch, alongside theFind X2 serieslast month. Now, Oppo is looking to unveil its first-ever smart speaker tomorrow (7th April) in China. The official ‘Oppo Acoustics’ account has todayshared a teaser posterfor a new audio product that is set to make its debut tomorrow.
Apr. 7, 2020
Uber Partners with Flipkart to Deliver Essentials Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Uber has partnered with Walmart-backed Flipkart to deliver essential products to people in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. This move follows the ride-hailing giant’s partnerships with BigBasket and Spencer’s Retail a few days back. “We understand how important it is for millions of Indians to access essential supplies during the ongoing nationwide lockdown…All these deals help in keeping citizens indoors so we can collectively support the government in helping contain the spread of COVID-19.
Apr. 6, 2020
Google Maps Now Highlights Local Restaurants With Delivery and Takeout Options
With billions of people around the world stuck inside their homes as part of social distancing guidelines issued by medical professionals, epidemiologists and the World Health Organization (WHO),Google Maps has started highlighting local restaurants and eateries that offer Takeaway or Delivery options. As seen in the screenshots below, the app now has separate ‘Takeout’ and ‘Delivery’ buttons on the top of its home page, and tapping on either one reveals the addresses and locations of nearby restaurants that offer those options.
Apr. 6, 2020
Pixel Buds 2 Temporarily Listed Online, Revealing Features, Tech Specs
In terms of hardware, the Pixel Buds 2 will apparently come with custom-designed 12 mm dynamic speaker drivers for high-quality audio. It will also have built-in sensors to block out ambient noise and focus on the user’s voice for better clarity during voice calls. The earbuds are also said to have an ergonomic design, with the promise of“a customizable, secure fit while the spatial vent keeps you open to the world around you”.
Apr. 6, 2020
Possible Honor 30 Pro with Kirin 990 5G Spotted on Geekbench
Honor is all set to unveil its Honor 30 series – Honor 30 and the Honor 30 Pro on the 15th of April, one day after theOnePlus 8 seriesevent. A new Honor phone with model number EBG-AN00, presumably the Honor 30 Pro has now passed through Geekbench. According to the listing, the device will be powered by a HiSilicon Kirin processor clocked at 1.95GHz, likely the Kirin 990 5G chipset. The handset will equip 8GB of RAM and will run on Android 10.
Apr. 6, 2020
Snapchat Will Soon Let Users Share Stories to Third-Party Apps
Snapchat has been one of the most feature-packed video sharing platforms in the market. People use the unique Snapchat filters to record many funny and creative videos. Users can share these videos as stories in Snapchat, but not in any third-party app. However, a recent update to the Snap Kit API will allow third-party app developers to integrate the Snapchat Stories feature in their own app. The “Story Kit”, part of theSnap Kitupdate, brings support for developers to build the Snapchat Stories integration in their app.
Apr. 6, 2020
Xiaomi Releases PatchWall 3.0 for Mi TVs in India
Xiaomi’s Mi TV line-up of smart TVs is one of the most popular in the country, and it’s also largely responsible for bringing down the prices of 4K and Smart TVs in India. One of the great things about Xiaomi TVs are the mostly regular software upgrades that Xiaomi releases for them. Well today, the company has announced the roll-out of PatchWall 3.0 — the latest software update for Mi TVs in India.
Apr. 5, 2020
According to Bill Gates, This Is the Ultimate Way for the World to Go Back to Normal
Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, recently sat down in a video-conference interview with Trevor Noah. The duo discussed about the obvious elephant in the world right now – the Coronavirus. According to Gates, there is only one way to stop the spread of the Novel Coronavirus and save the country. Asmany of the late-night show hostshave been doing, popular stand-up comic and “The Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah started “The Daily Social Distancing Show” on YouTube after the statewide lockdown was put into action.
Apr. 5, 2020
The Search for “Good News” Has Reached an All-Time High Amidst the Ongoing Pandemic
Since Google started publishing the insight for search data,there has never been a time when the phrase “good news” has seen such a peak in Google search in the US. As New York has now become the epicentre of the pandemic, people are trying to search for any kind of news that might give them a sense of relief amidst these tough times. However, as the COVID-19 causing Novel Coronavirus started to spread in the US since the starting of March, the search for “good news” started to increase from mid-March and has now reached an all-time high of 100%.
Apr. 5, 2020
The Spotify Kids App Can Help Parents Keep Their Little Ones Occupied
As the Coronavirus outbreak is keeping families locked down in their houses, parents are trying to find new ways of keeping their little ones busy and educated. To help these parents, Spotify started rolling out their standalone Spotify Kids app that is meant to keep the children occupied with fun and kid-friendly tunes. Now, the Spotify Kids app is a great occupier for the kids, especially in this time and age when most of the families are cooped up together in their respective houses 24×7 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 5, 2020
This “Smart Speaker” Game Is a Great Way to Spend Time with Friends During the Lockdown
In a time when computer games were just a myth, people relied on the pleasure of playing traditional card/board games like Monopoly. However, modern board games have evolved with the changing times and started taking advantage of the available technologies. “Hey Robot” is a similar board game that tests just how smart our smart speakers are, and now, it is available for free on the web. Created by designer Frank Lantz, the “Hey Robot” is essentially a card game that makes use of a smart speaker.
Apr. 4, 2020
10 Best Free Backup Software for Windows
Most people who’ve used computers for any length of time know only too well that hard drive failures are a routine affair, and unfortunately, they often come without any prior warnings. We have all fallen victims to temperamental hard drives at some stage of our lives, and it always seems to come at the most ill-opportune moment. If you’ve already suffered because of a failed hard drive (or two), you know the importance of protecting yourself from such eventuality bybacking up your important data, so I don’t really need to preach to the choir.
Apr. 4, 2020
Amazon Pantry Resumes Operations in India
Amazon has resumed operations in India and is currently accepting orders for groceries and other essential household items through its Amazon Pantry service. The service is currently available only in select PIN codes in the cities of Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune, but will hopefully be expanded to more locations around the country. The company also said that it is prioritizing deliveries of existing orders, while delivery of new orders could take 7 to 10 days.
Apr. 4, 2020
Apple Acquires AI Voice Startup Voysis to Make Siri Better Understand Our Queries
This seems to a week full of acquisitions for Apple. The company acquired well-known weather appDark Skymerely a couple of days ago. Now, Bloombergreportsthat Apple has picked up AI voice startup Voysis that could help make Siri better at understanding the user’s natural language. Siri may be great at answering your basic questions, ranging from time and weather to the distance to the moon. But, it lags considerably behind the likes ofGoogle Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Apr. 4, 2020
Byju’s Adds Free Live Classes for Students Amidst Coronavirus Lockdown
Edtech platform Byju’s has introduced free live classes for students in light of the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus. Interested students can now learn real-time from Byju’s teachers by reserving a slot for their preferred topic from the app. “We have now added free ‘Live Classes’ on our platform, where students can attend 3-4 regular sessions per week. Along with the existing content available on the app, live classes will bring a schedule to their learning and give them access to good teachers – something that they are missing especially now.
Apr. 4, 2020
Fortnite Season 2 Battle Pass Adds a Deadpool Skin
After being originally revealed in the official Chapter 2 Season 2 Battle Pass trailer back in February, Fortnite has finally added the much-awaited Deadpool skin to the game, making the fourth wall-busting anti-hero the latest Marvel character to come to the battle royale title. The skin, which will be available to everybody who buys the Battle Pass, can be unlocked by completing the special Deadpool weekly challenges, which includes finding two hidden pistols.
Apr. 4, 2020
Google Play Games Now Makes It Easier to Play Together with Friends
A couple of weeks ago, an APK teardown revealed that Google was planning to add a new ‘Play Together‘ feature to Play Games. The app has today received this feature in the form of a new ‘Social’ tab that lets you add friends and see if you are interested in trying out a game they play. As pointed out byAndroid Police, this feature is currently rolling out via a server-side update.
Apr. 4, 2020
Google Rolls Back ‘SameSite’ Cookies Added with Chrome 80
WithGoogle Chrome 80update this February, Google started rolling out its ‘SameSite’ cookie classification system as a step to enhance the security and privacy of the web browser. The software giant is now temporarily rolling back the feature due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Google, most websites were prepared but it has to revert the change as a lot of government and healthcare websites might still be unaware of the new cookie implementation or might not have had the time to implement necessary changes, thereby breaking essential features.
Apr. 4, 2020
Google’s Nearby Sharing Is Coming to Chromebooks
Google’s take on AirDrop-like file sharing service –Nearby Sharingis rumored to be in the works for quite a while now and it was evenenabled on the Pixel 4 and Pixel 2 XLbyXDAthis January. A new report from Chrome Unboxed sheds light on the availability of the feature in Chromebooks. Until now, there was no mention of Nearby Sharing for Chromebooks, which was strange as AirDrop is available on Macs and Google would strive to achieve the same seamless experience across its ecosystem of devices.
Apr. 4, 2020
How to Use Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch
The Apple Watch is a feature-rich smartwatch and while most of its features are essentials, such as notifications, calling, ECG and more, there are some features that aren’t essential, but are definitely amazing to have. Walkie-talkie is one of these features that I’ve started to love using on my Apple Watch Series 5 all the time. However, setting it up isn’t the most straight-forward thing and people have a bunch of doubts about it, so today I’m going to help you set-up and use walkie-talkie on your Apple Watch.
Apr. 4, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Rumor Roundup: All You Need to Know Ahead of April 14 Launch
Even though the whole world is currently battling the COVID-19 pandemic, OnePlus has startedgearing up to launchits upcoming OnePlus 8 flagship series on 14th April. The company has already shared with us some of the key hardware specs such as the new 120Hz AMOLED display,Snapdragon 865 chipset, and more. But, it’s thanks to noted tipster Roland Quandt over at WinFuture that we now know almost everything about both the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.
Apr. 4, 2020
Revv to Offer 1000 Cars to Healthcare Workers at Zero Fee
Self-drive car rental startup Revv on Friday said it will offer over 1,000 cars at zero fee to assist healthcare workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. This service is now live in five cities — Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune, the company said in a statement. In each of these cities, Revv will make its current fleet of cars available, free of charge, to healthcare workers currently engaged in active duty at a hospital, upon submission of relevant ID proof.
Apr. 4, 2020
YouTube Music Update Brings New ‘Subscriptions’ Tab and More
Google has also tweaked the way the ‘Songs’ section works in the latest version. While it earlier only showed tracks that were manually added to the library, now it automatically adds all songs from any album that has been added to the library by the user.Screenshots Courtesy: u/Rocketfin (Via Reddit) It will be interesting to see how the final change, in particular, is received by users, given that liking an album doesn’t necessarily mean you have to love every single track on that album.
Apr. 3, 2020
Facebook Messenger Desktop App for macOS and Windows is Finally Here
In line with theannouncementat last year’s F8 developer conference, Facebook has today launched the much-awaited Messenger desktop app for macOS and Windows. The desktop app has arrived around a year after it was first announced. The timing couldn’t be better though. Video calling apps are the need of the hour during COVID-19 lockdown and the Messenger desktop app should come in handy to text, audio or video call friends for free.
Apr. 3, 2020
Amazon Prime Video Will Stream Movies From SXSW 2020 for Free
The SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, was one of the manytech shows, sports events and business conferencesthat werecancelled this yearbecause of the coronavirus crisis, but that isn’t stopping the organizers from screening the movies that were scheduled to be premiered at the event. According to an announcement on Thursday, the SXSW organizers have tied-up with Amazon to stream a collection of movies from that list on Prime Videos. The exact details remain under wraps for now, which means there’s no confirmation about either the movies or the date(s) when they will be streamed, but Amazon has confirmed that the movies will be available over a 10-day period in late April, and it will be free for everyone in the US.
Apr. 3, 2020
Apple iPhone SE 2 Expected to Launch Today
Over the past couple of days, we have been hearinga lot of chatterabout the launch of the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 from Apple’s camp. It appears like we won’t have to wait long as fresh reports now suggest that the affordable newiPhone SE 2could finally go official today itself. Yes, you read it right. Today, on April 3. iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2? You must be eager to know what it would be called?
Apr. 3, 2020
Apple Mistakenly Confirms the Existence of ‘AirTags’ in Official Support Video
First spotted by Apple-focused blogAppleosophyin the video titled “How to erase your iPhone,” the Cupertino giant is simply seen teaching users how to reset their device to factory settings. During the process, users are instructed to navigate to the ‘Find My iPhone’ menu to turn it off before moving ahead with the process. And here, on the ‘Find My iPhone’ settings page is where you will see a new ‘Enable Offline Finding’ option.
Apr. 3, 2020
Disney+Hotstar Is Now Live in India
Hotstar VIP was previously priced at Rs.365 per year and Hotstar Premium used to cost Rs.999 per year. You will be automatically upgraded to the new plans with no additional costs if you’re an existing subscriber of Hotstar. If you’re wondering about the difference between the two plans,you won’t get access to Disney+ Originals like The Mandalorian, Togo, High School Musical and American shows from ABC, Fox, Showtime in Disney+Hotstar VIP.
Apr. 3, 2020
18 Google Chrome Shortcuts You Should Use
Here, I have covered Google Chromeshortcuts for Windows, macOS,Chrome OS, and Linux. As such, Windows, Chrome OS, and Linux have nearly identical keyboard layout so the shortcuts are the same for these platforms. However, macOS has a slightly different keyboard layout having command (Cmd) in place of control (Ctrl) key. Sofor macOS,make sure to replace the Ctrl key with the Cmd keyin the shortcuts below. In cases of other variations, I have mentioned Google Chrome shortcuts for macOS explicitly.
Apr. 3, 2020
First-ever Redmi Band Launches Tomorrow in China
This will be the first wearable device to launch under the Redmi brand. Apart from the teaser, we have possibly also got afirst look at the Redmi Band. The header image, shared by theofficial Xiaomi account on Weibo, shows off a new fitness band that will make its debut at the Mi Fan Festival tomorrow. The Redmi band will most likely feature aflat color display(same as the Mi Band 4) but ditches the 2.
Apr. 3, 2020
Google Uses Anonymized Location History to Track Community Mobility
As a step to help public health officials make strategic decisions regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Google has announced COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports today. “We’re publishing an early release of our COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports to provide insights into what has changed in response to work from home, shelter in place, and other policies aimed at flattening the curve of this pandemic.”,wrote the company in a blog post. Google’s COVID-19 Community Mobility Report makes use of anonymized location data to estimate movement trends from users who have turned onLocation History.
Apr. 3, 2020
Mi AirDots Pro 2s with 24-Hour Battery Life Launched at 399 Yuan
Xiaomi has launched its latest true wireless earbuds – Mi AirDots Pro 2s in China. The TWS earbuds succeed Xiaomi’s Mi AirDots Pro 2 that got launched last year. The Mi AirDots Pro 2s comes with 14.2mm drivers andBluetooth 5.0in terms of connectivity with support for LDHC, SBC, and AAC codecs. There are touch controls for easily switching tracks and adjusting volume. The earbuds follow a semi-in-ear design that Xiaomi claims would give you a comfortable fit.
Apr. 3, 2020
University of Pittsburgh Reports Successful COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
As governments the world over frantically look for a treatment for COVID-19, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine have announced a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, after successful animal tests. When tested in mice, the vaccine — delivered through a fingertip-sized patch — produced antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 at quantities thought to be sufficient for neutralizing the virus, said the team in a paper appeared on eBioMedicine which is published by The Lancet.
Apr. 2, 2020
Zephyrus Duo 15 Adds A Secondary Screen to Asus’ Gaming Laptop
Ever since Asus debuted the dual-screenZenBook Duo lineupearlier last year, I have been waiting for the company to bring the secondary screen over to its gaming lineup. We know how important multi-screen setups can be for gamers or professionals. And well, Asus has finally fulfilled this expectation of mine with the launch of the Zephyrus Duo 15, which features a secondary screen above the keyboard. Zephyrus Duo 15: Specs and Features
Apr. 2, 2020
‘Zomato Market’ Grocery Delivery Service Launched in Delhi, Punjab, Kerala
With food delivery orders coming to almost a grinding halt amidst the coronavirus lockdown, Zomato has launched its grocery delivery service in partnership with Grofers and BigBasket. CalledZomato Market, the hyperlocal grocery delivery service is being launched first in Delhi, Punjab and Kerala before possibly expanding to more locations around the country. Beebom can confirm that it is already live in Delhi and, is available for at least one of our colleagues.
Apr. 2, 2020
Galaxy Note 20+ Pops Up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865+ SoC
An unidentified Samsung smartphone has popped up on the Geekbench database with the model number vSM-N986U, which suggests that it might be the next flagship phablet from the company, the Galaxy Note 20+ 5G. The listing further suggests that the device will pack 8GB of RAM and run Android 10 out-of-the-box. The phone also comes with the Qualcomm ‘kona’ SoC, which is the chipmaker’s internal codename for the Snapdragon 865. Online speculations, however, suggest that Samsung might actually use the Snapdragon 865+ in the upcoming device.
Apr. 2, 2020
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 and Strix G Laptops with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs Announced
Alongside the fancy newZephyrus Duo 15, Asus has also launched two other laptops under its ROG lineup. The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 carries forward the legacy of theSCAR lineupwith top-of-the-line specs whereas the Strix G brings futuristic electro-punk vibes to the company’s gaming lineup. So, let us not waste any time and take a look at the specifications of both of these laptops. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 Asus has designed the ROG Strix SCAR 17 to be the desired gaming laptop for pro-gamers.
Apr. 2, 2020
iCloud Keychain May Gain 2FA Support in iOS 14
Apple’s password manageriCloud Keychainmight seem decent enough for an average user in the Apple ecosystem but it comes nowhere close to dedicatedthird-party password management serviceslike LastPass or 1Password in terms of features. Well, a new report from9to5Macsuggests it would change soon. According to evidence found on iOS 14 code by9to5Mac, Apple is working to bridge the gap by adding support for two-factor authentication and will soon recommend users to change passwords if the same password is being reused across multiple services.
Apr. 2, 2020
Indian Startup Deploys Drones to Disinfect Public Spaces
Marut Dronetech, a startup founded by IIT Guwahati alumni, has developed and deployed drones for spraying disinfectant in public spaces to prevent new coronavirus. To control COVID-19 situation, drones have proved to be of great use as seen in countries like China and South Korea. Marut Dronetech is working with the Telangana government and departments across the state to deploy drones for public safety applications, IIT Guwahati said in a statement on Thursday.
Apr. 2, 2020
New ‘Harry Potter at Home’ Hub Brings Free Entertainment for Kids Amidst Lockdown
J.K. Rowling has announced a newHarry Potter At Homehub that promises to help readers“bring the magic of the wizarding world into (their) home at this difficult time – as well as keep you all occupied for hours on end”. The specially-curated website brings a free online collection of child-friendly activities, videos, puzzles, illustrations, quizzes, creative ideas and articles to help parents, teachers and care-givers keep children amused and interested during the lockdown.
Apr. 2, 2020
OnePlus Reveals List of MEMC Chip Supported Apps
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has started sharing teasers on Weibo regarding the 120Hz Fluid AMOLED panel used in OnePlus’ upcoming 8 Pro that is all set to launch on the14th of April. This time around, the company has revealed more about itscustom MEMC (Motion Estimation/ Motion Compensation) chipthat pushes regular 30fps videos to 120. First up, he has shared a video teasing the capabilities of the chip where you can see an otherwise regular 24fps video being upscaled to 120fps footage with buttery smooth playback.
Apr. 2, 2020
PUBG Adds Fantasy Battle Royale Mode for April Fools’ Day
As part of the April Fools’ Day celebrations,PUBGhas added a limited time Fantasy Battle Royale mode to the game. It kicked off yesterday (1st of April) and will continue until the 7th of April. You can access it from the ‘Fantasy Battle Royale’ banner present in the main lobby. “In a time when people are keeping themselves safe and indoors, we believe that video games offer a diversion from solitude and a way to be social while still staying safely apart.
Apr. 2, 2020
What is the Red Dot on Apple Watch and How to Remove It
I started using an Apple Watch only a little over a month ago, and it has helped me in more ways than one. You know, notifications, fitness tracking (which I normally never use, but the Apple Watch makes it a lot more fun to be active), making and receiving calls, all of it. Heck I even useWhatsApp on Apple Watchthese days. However, there are certain things that sometimes become annoying about watchOS 6; such as certain symbols and icons.
Apr. 2, 2020
YouTube’s TikTok Clone to Be Called ‘Shorts’: Report
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that short video platform TikTok is extremely popular across the globe now. While Instagram tried to rip-off the app with the addition ofTikTok-like effectsto Boomerang videos andReels, it appears like YouTube is interested to finally board the hype train. According to a report fromThe Informationquoting internal sources, YouTube is working on a new feature called ‘Shorts’ that offers similar functionalities of TikTok. The feature is expected to belive by the end of the year.
Apr. 2, 2020
How to Use WhatsApp on Your Apple Watch
One of the things that really sets the Apple Watch apart from its competition, and makes it sit at the top of the line when it comes to thebest smartwatchesout there, is its ecosystem of greatthird party apps. However, what surprised me the most when I started to use the Apple Watch, was that WhatsApp doesn’t have an official watchOS app. So, if you’re facing the same problem, here is how to use WhatsApp on your Apple Watch.
Apr. 2, 2020
Cloudflare Expands Free WARP VPN Service to Windows, macOS
Exactly a year after launching its WARP VPN client on Android and iOS, Cloudflare has announced the rollout of theWARP beta for macOS and Windows. The new desktop clients use the same Wireguard protocol to secure Internet connections and keep users safe from being spied on by the ISP or any third-party. Also, just like WARP on mobile, the basic service will be free on macOS and Windows. Cloudflare announced its WARP VPN service last year as an option within the 1.
Apr. 1, 2020
Xiaomi Increases Phone Prices to Counter 50% GST Hike; Effective from Today
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest updates, you would know that the goods and services tax (GST) on mobile phones washiked from 12% to 18%in India in March. It comes as a huge blow for phone makers and Xiaomi seems to be the first one to have announced a price hike for its entire portfolio. No, this is not an April Fool’s joke as many Mi fans suspect. This is 100% real.
Apr. 1, 2020
30 Cool iPhone Shortcuts You Should be Using
If you are using an iPhone, you’d agree when we say that it’s pretty simple to use, thanks to iOS’ simplicity and streamlined interface. While iOS is definitely very easy to use, it does take a few extra steps to do simple tasks, unlike Android, where you have a ton ofcool shortcutsto use. Well, the good new is, there are several iOS shortcuts to execute certain tasks faster. These iPhone shortcuts are pretty simple but surprisingly, not many people are aware of it.
Apr. 1, 2020
Apple Acquires Weather App ‘Dark Sky’; Will Shut Down Android Version
Much like Google, Apple has a history for acquiring really great third-party apps and shutting them down, albeit usually after incorporating their features into iOS. It happened with the populariOS automationapp ‘Workflow’ which becameSiri Shortcuts, and now, the Cupertino giant has acquired the extremely popular weather app ‘Dark Sky’. In a blog post announcing the acquisition, Dark Sky co-founder Adam Grossman said“Our goal has always been to provide the world with the best weather information possible, to help as many people as we can stay dry and safe, and to do so in a way that respects your privacy.
Apr. 1, 2020
Mobile Data Usage Reportedly Increased 10 Percent Since Lockdown
With the ongoing 21-day lockdown in India to contain the spread of coronavirus, there is no doubt that we’reusing our phonesand embracing the work from home culture more than ever before. As a result, everyone would expect mobile data usage to skyrocket to set new records of internet traffic across the country, but a new report from theEconomic Timesciting top government sources gives us numbers that are closer to reality.
Apr. 1, 2020
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z and 30W Wireless Charger Tipped to Launch Soon
With OnePlus 8 series launch set to be held on the14th of April, a new leak from noted tipster Ishan Agarwal on Twitter hints the company would be launching a 30W wireless charger named OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless at the event. According toprevious leaks and speculations, OnePlus 8 Pro will come with support for 30W wireless charging and hence, OnePlus bringing a dedicated wireless charger doesn’t really come as a surprise.
Apr. 1, 2020
Realme Increases Phone Prices Due to GST Hike; Here Are the New Prices
As theincreased GST(goods and services tax) rate on smartphones goes into effect in India, most phone makers are announcing the updated prices for their entire portfolio today. AfterXiaomi, Samsung, andApple, Chinese giant Realme has confirmed that it is increasing the price of its smartphones as well. The letter further mentions that the updated prices for Realme phones can be found on the company’s official website. Well, that’s true. The recently launchedRealme 6and6 Prowere already unveiled at higher price tags compared to their predecessor.
Apr. 1, 2020
Samsung Increases Smartphone Prices in India Following GST Hike
Following in the footsteps ofXiaomiandApple, South Korean consumer electronics company, Samsung, has raised the prices of its smartphones in India to counterthe GST rate hikeannounced by the Indian government. According to reports, the price hike will be applicable to the company’s Galaxy S-series and M-series smartphones from today. As part of the plan, prices of the flagship Galaxy S20 series have been increased by up to Rs 5,000. While the standard S20 is now listed on the official Samsung India webstore for Rs.
Apr. 1, 2020
Spotify India to Finally Add Missing Music As Part of New Warner Group Licensing Deal
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify has renewed its global licensing partnership with Warner Music Group. This way, Spotify India users will finally be able to listen to tracks of popular artists including Led Zeppelin, Linkin Park, Green Day, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and many other missing artists. “Spotify and Warner Music Group are pleased to announce a renewed global licensing partnership. This expanded deal covers countries where Spotify is available today, as well as additional markets.
Apr. 1, 2020
Supremo: Work from Home and Control Your Office PC with Ease
COVID-19 has changed the way we think about our daily work life. Suddenly, people are forced to self-quarantine and can’t go to work. Companies are realizing that not all workers need to come to the office daily, and many of their employees can work from home as effectively as they could from the office. And I am quite sure that even after COVID-19 blows over, remote work will remain a norm.
Apr. 1, 2020
Uber Launches ‘UberMedic’ To Transport Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Crisis
To help contain the spread of COVID-19 in India, ride-hailing giant Uber said on Tuesday that it has launched a new service, UberMedic, to transport frontline healthcare workers. “Uber is providing a new service, UberMedic, to transport frontline healthcare workers and help the government contain the spread of COVID-19 in India,”Pradeep Parameswaran, President, Uber India and South Asia, said in a statement. “Working closely with a network of hospitals and leveraging our global experience and technology, UberMedic allows hospitals to easily and reliably arrange transportation for doctors and other health workers to and from their homes as well as to healthcare facilities,”Parameswaran said.
Apr. 1, 2020
15 Best Zoom Tips and Tricks for Video Conferencing
Among the plethora of features on Zoom, Virtual Background is my favorite one. It allows you toadd a custom background — a photo or video— during your Zoom meeting. While Zoom offers some cool media out of the box, you can also add your own images and videos to the background. In my usage, it worked really well and the software was able to distinguish the face from the background in real-time.
Mar. 31, 2020
Apple Brings Support for ProRes RAW to Windows
Unless you’re a video editor, or someone who works with video editors quite often, you probably don’t know what ProRes RAW is. Simply put, ProRes RAW is a codec created by Apple to encode RAW video files more efficiently while still maintaining the high-level of flexibility you would expect from RAW footage. Up until now, ProRes RAW support was only available inmacOSwith Final Cut Pro, but now, Apple has finally decided to bring support for the codec to Windows as well.
Mar. 31, 2020
Here’s How You Can Book Coronavirus (COVID-19) Test Online in India
The world is currentlybattling COVID-19, formally known as the Coronavirus, and if you are unaware, India is on a prolonged 21-day total lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. The number of confirmed cases, however, is still on the rise and one of the major reasons behind it will have to be the lacking COVID-19 testing in the country. Popular doctor appointment booking service Practo is now looking to change that by making it possible for patients to book COVID-19 tests online.
Mar. 31, 2020
How to Enable Apple Music In-App Notifications for New Releases on iPhone and iPad
As a music lover, I like to keep a tab on the latest albums, EPS, and videos from my favorite artists. Though Apple Music already had the feature to alert users about the latest arrivals, it wasn’t always spot-on. Many a time, it wouldsend out alertsabout new albums days or even weeks after their rollout. Thankfully, those days are gone for good! Courtesy the latest update, users can now enable Apple Music in-app notifications for new releases on iPhone and iPad.
Mar. 31, 2020
How to Show Time-Synced Lyrics in Apple Music on Mac
Times when the mind needs some refreshment, music seems to be the go-to ingredients for many. As someone who loves to belt out in karaoke style while listening to a song, I’m a huge fan of time-synced lyrics as it plays a vital role in amping up the whole affair. That’s probably the reason why I’m so excited to use time-synced lyrics in theMusic appon Mac, which has just been rolled out with the introduction ofmacOS Catalina10.
Mar. 31, 2020
Huawei CEO Still Wants Google on Huawei Phones
It has been almost ten months since Huawei’s trade ban with the United States but it appears like Huawei’s CEO Richard Yu is still optimistic about bringing back Google Mobile Services to its devices. In a recent interview withWired UK, Yu shared his thoughts about the company’s plans regarding doing business with Google again. When asked about using the Google Play Store and GMS, Yu emphasized how the company “brought huge revenue and profit to US companies like Google” and have been “very good partners”.
Mar. 31, 2020
Samsung to Stop LCD Panel Production by 2020
Samsung will reportedly end the production of LCD panels in South Korea and China. According to Reuters, the South Korean tech giant will stop LCD productions by the end of this year. The step follows Samsung’s previous announcement of suspending one of its two LCD production lines in South Korea last October due to reduced demand. It is worth noting that Samsungannouncedits 13.1 trillion won ($10.72 billion) 5-year investment plan to upgrade its LCD production lines in South Korea to focus on the production of Quantum Dot OLED panels last year.
Mar. 31, 2020
Samsung Announces AKG N400 Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation
Samsung has announced theAKG N400 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation (ANC) and water-proofing. The new features make this Samsung’s most premium TWS earbuds, given that theGalaxy Buds+that wasannounced earlier this year, doesn’t offer either of the two functionalities. In terms of hardware, the AKG N400 comes with 8.2mm drivers that have a frequency response of 10Hz-20KHz, an impedance of 16 ohms and a sensitivity of 96 dB SPL. It offers Bluetooth 5.
Mar. 31, 2020
Reliance Donates Rs. 500 Crore to PM CARES Fund
Reliance Industries has announced a donation of Rs. 500 crore to Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Apart from its PM CARES fund donations, the company is separately contributing Rs.5 crore each to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund and Gujarat CM Relief Fund. The company also focuses on India’s first 100 bed hospital dedicated to Covid-19 patients.
Mar. 31, 2020
The COVID-19 Quarantine Has Us Using Our Phones More Than Ever
As theCoronavirus pandemicspread through the world, nation after nation went into lockdown mode trying to flatten the curve of the virus’ infections. In India, that happened starting from 25 March, when the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a21-day nationwide lockdownin order to slow the rate of spread of the disease. That announcement meant that people, including yours truly, found themselves stuck at home all day long, for days on end. Now, in some cases, people are working from home, such as the Beebom team.
Mar. 31, 2020
Xiaomi India Pledges Rs. 15 Crores Towards COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Even though India is currently on a 21-day total lockdown, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to soar. Tech giants, celebrities, and philanthropists in the country are now stepping up to the cause. Earlier in the day, Reliance announced that it’s donating awhopping Rs. 500 croresto the PM Relief Fund. Now, Xiaomi India has pledged Rs. 15 crores for the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jaintook to Twitterto talk about the company’s efforts in helping the country cope with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 30, 2020
Telegram Introduces Chat Folders, Unlimited Pins, and More in Latest Update
Telegram has always boasted of being a more feature-rich chat application when compared to its rival WhatsApp, and it’s also widely considered to be more secure. Now, in a new update, Telegram has added a bunch of new useful features into the mix making the app even more productivity-friendly than before. Here’s everything the latest update added. First and foremost, the app now supports Chat Folders. Think of these as workspaces.
Mar. 30, 2020
[Updated] Zoom’s iOS App Secretly Sends Data to Facebook: Report
With the entire world reeling from the rapid spread of theCoronavirus pandemic, a lot of people (students, teachers, groups of friends) have turned tovideo conferencingoptions like Zoom to stay in touch, or to continue their education while maintaining social distance. In fact, Zoom has exploded in popularity since the Coronavirus pandemic started spreading through the world. However, a new report from Motherboard claims that theiOS app for Zoom is sending data to Facebook without the user’s knowledge.
Mar. 30, 2020
8 Best Zoom Alternatives for Video Conferencing and Webinars
Before we start our list, let us first discuss why we Zoom has become such a success overnight and why you should be looking for its alternatives: Since COVID-19 has forced millions of employees to work from their home, the need for a good video conferencing app became paramount. Zoom capitalized on this demand by providing a solution that works and has an easy-to-use interface. Another reason behind Zoom’s success is its generous free plan.
Mar. 30, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Microsoft Cloud Services Witness 775% Hike in Usage
Microsoft has seen a huge 775 per cent increase in its Cloud services in regions that have enforced social distancing or ‘shelter-in-place orders. Microsoft Teamsnow has more than 44 million daily users and they generated over 900 million meeting and calling minutes, according to Jared Spataro, Corporate VP for Microsoft 365. “Windows Virtual Desktop usage has grown more than 3 times. Government use of public ‘Power BI’ to share COVID-19 dashboards with citizens has surged by 42 per cent in a week,”Spataro said in a statement late Sunday.
Mar. 30, 2020
Google to Skip April Fools’ Day Pranks This Year
Google, like a lot of other tech companies, has a tradition of makingApril Fools’ Day pranks. This year, the company has called off its plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email obtained byBusiness Insider. “Under normal circumstances April Fool’s is a Google tradition and a time to celebrate what makes us an unconventional company. This year, we’re going to take the year off from that tradition out of respect for all those fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mar. 30, 2020
How to Enable 96Hz Refresh Rate on Galaxy S20 Series
With thelaunch of the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung, for the first time brought a higher refresh rate screen. However, unlike the competition, Samsung picked a 120Hz panel which is undoubtedly better than 90Hz screens, but it takes a significant toll on battery life. On top of that,Exynos 990 is nowhere near Snapdragon 865when it comes to power efficiency so that adds to battery woes on the majority of S20 devices sold around the world.
Mar. 30, 2020
How to Make Siri Respond to Your Voice Even When iPhone’s Screen is Covered
Imagine a situation where your iPhone is out of sight and you are trying to use “Hey Siri” to trace the device. Unfortunately, the iPhone is placed face down and therefore the virtual assistant can’t respond to the voice. Wouldn’t you feel annoyed at iOS for not offering the option to make Siri respond to voice when iPhone’s screen is covered? Most probably, you would. Thankfully, that’s the thing of the past!
Mar. 30, 2020
How to Take Screenshots in iPad Using Apple Pencil
Apple has a tendency to integrate gestures in their devices that the users have no idea about. Recently, we discoveredhow we can easily open a link in a new tab in Safari. However, there is something new to learn in Apple devices almost every day. So, today we learnt how easily we can capture a screenshot in iPads using the Apple Pencil. Discovered by Redditor, “glukosio“, the user shared ashort videoin ther/iPad subreddit.
Mar. 30, 2020
ICICI Bank Launches Online Banking Services on WhatsApp
ICICI Bank has launched online banking services on WhatsApp to help customers undertake a slew of banking requirements from their home during the nationwide lockdown. As part of the plan, customers will be able to check their savings account balance, last three transactions and credit card limit via WhatsApp. They will also get details of pre-approved instant loan offers and block/unblock credit & debit cards in a secure manner with end-to-end encryption for all messages, said the company in a press release.
Mar. 30, 2020
Jio Fiber Offering Free 10Mbps Internet During Coronavirus Lockdown
Reliance Jio is offering free 10Mbps wired broadband across the country amidst the coronavirus lockdown. The offer is part of the company’s#CoronaHaregaIndiaJeetega(Coronavirus will lose, India will Win) initiative that it says will ensure uninterrupted connectivity for millions of people working from home during the pandemic. Do note that while the service charges are being waived off on the basic plan, users will still have to buy the router and pay a refundable deposit of Rs.
Mar. 30, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series Launch Confirmed for April 14
After pushing back the launch date thrice due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,as revealed by CEO Pete Lau, OnePlus has decided to move ahead with the launch of the much-awaited OnePlus 8 series. The new flagship killers will officially be unveiled on 14th April. Yes, the leaks have once again proven true. The Chinese giant hastoday taken to Twitterto share an official teaser for the upcoming OnePlus 8 series. It carries the tagline‘Lead with Speed’and is confirmed to feature a 120Hz display, 5G connectivity support, and a lot more.
Mar. 30, 2020
OnePlus Phones To Soon Get Always-on Display Feature
Ever since OnePlus nixed the notification LED on theOnePlus 6T, always-on display (AOD) has become the most-requested features. The Chinese giant has been listening to user feedback and well, it is finally ready to offer this feature to mitigate the lack of the notification LED. Users have been pestering OnePlus to add the always-on display capability, seen on Samsung and Xiaomi devices, to OxygenOS for some time now. But, it’s now time to rejoice as the companytook to Twitterover the weekend to confirm that thealways-on display is on the roadmap.
Mar. 30, 2020
Oppo May Launch New TWS Earbuds Alongside Reno Ace 2
Alongside theReno 3 Pro 5G, Oppo launched itsEnco Freewireless earbuds. The company is now gearing up to launch theReno Ace 2 in Apriland we could expect the Chinese tech giant to launch a new pair of truly wireless earbuds. According to a tipster on Weibo who goes by the name Digital Chat Station, the Reno Ace 2 doesn’t have a headphone jack and hence, Oppo could be launching one of its unreleased wireless earphones or TWS earbuds with the device.
Mar. 30, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M11 with Punch-hole Display, Triple Cameras Launched
Samsung continues to expand on its popular Galaxy M-series with the launch of the entry-level Galaxy M11 today. This device is a successor toGalaxy M10sfrom earlier last year. It was launched silently in UAE with a trendy punch-hole display, a triple camera system, a massive battery, and more. Galaxy M11: Specs and Features Galaxy M11boasts a polycarbonate build with a metallic finish. You will find a vertical triple camera setup and physical fingerprint sensor on the rear.
Mar. 30, 2020
Android App Developers Can Access Installed Apps on a User’s Device
In an in-depth research report published recently, a huge privacy risk in Android was discovered by the researchers. It was found that Android apps use Google’s IAMs (Installed Application Methods) to get a list of other apps that are installed in a user’s device. Now, you must have a lot of questions now. Like, “What are IAMs?” Or “what can the developers do with the list of apps that I use?
Mar. 30, 2020
WhatsApp Limits Video Status to 15 Seconds in India
As a measure to reduce the network load as a majority of people across the world is staying indoors in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, streaming platforms have beentemporarily reducing video quality. The latest app to rise to the situation is Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp.WhatsApp has now reduced the video status duration from 30 seconds to 15 secondsin India. As pointed out by WABetaInfo on Twitter over the weekend, you will be restricted to 15 seconds whenever you try uploading video status in the platform.
Mar. 29, 2020
Top 5 Pandemic Movies You Can Stream Right Now in India
As most of us are currently locked down in our homes due to the epidemic outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus, killing the time has become one of the top priorities. Now, if you are a movie buff like I am, then you are surely thinking of what to watch next. Well, let me give you some recommendations that will entertain you while enhancing your knowledge about pandemics. So here’s a list of the top 5 pandemic movies that you can stream right now in India.
Mar. 29, 2020
A Hacker is Selling Data of 538 Million Weibo Users on the Dark Web
We all know that data is the new kind of gold and people can earn a lot by selling personal info of people. Well, according to a recent report, a hacker is selling the data of 538 million Weibo users on the Dark Web. The stolen data contains details of 538 million users of the microblogging site including personal details like gender, real names and location. The hacker claims thatphone numbers are available for only 172 million users out of 538 million.
Mar. 29, 2020
A Seventh Grade Indian Student Made a Hand Sanitiser Dispensing Robot
As the Novel Coronavirus threat has shaken the world, the WHO and the CDC are trying their best to contain the spread of COVID-19. Now, to prevent the spread, theWHO has published numerous guidelinesthat the people need to follow to avoid getting infected. One of these guidelines discourages public to touch surfaces as the virus can transfer to the hands. Now how would you take hand sanitiser to clean your hands without touching the sanitiser dispensing bottle?
Mar. 29, 2020
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Distract Drivers More than Alcohol: Study
With the development of automobiles, we have come to witness a huge change in the in-car experience. With Google’s Android Auto and Apple’s CarPlay, the user can control the music as well as navigate through unknown roads. However, arethese in-car infotainment systemsreally helping the drivers? This very question ledIAM RoadSmartto team up withTRLto find out whether or not these infotainment systems are actually helping the driver or not. And the result was not a good looking one!
Mar. 29, 2020
The iPad’s Cursor Changes Color Depending on the Background
As Apple is aiming to replace your laptops with thelatest iPads, the company is pushing more and more desktop-like features to these mobile devices. With the recent iPadOS 13.4 updates, the Cupertino-based tech giant gave proper cursor support for the iPads and the on-screen pointer does have a hidden yet pretty nifty feature. Prior to the release of this latest update, the iPads did have the cursor support. However, it was a half-baked thing where you had to dig around the “accessibility” settings to use a limited functional cursor.
Mar. 29, 2020
BMW Might Become the First Car Maker to Integrate Apple’s “CarKey”
We all know Apple to be an electronic device manufacturer. However, over the previous years, we have seenmany pieces of evidence and patentsthat suggest Apple is working on anautonomous car. Now, reports suggest that Apple is developing “CarKey”, a universal key for cars to replace traditional key fobs. AndBMW will be the first carmaker to integrate this technologyinto their future cars. The “CarKey” is a Digital Key technology that the Cupertino-based tech giant has been developing.
Mar. 29, 2020
Chinese Viewers Will be Able to Watch Avengers, Avatar and Other Popular Movies in Theatres Soon
China has been under lockdown just like any other COVID-19 affected country. However, recent reports suggest that finally, the epicentre of the disease is recovering from the situation and very steadily going to back to normal. With the Novel Coronavirus outbreak somewhat contained in the country,almost 600 to 700 film theatres have been reopened. However, not many people are filling the seats. So,the main aim of this move from the Chinese government is to recover the local film industryand surely they need the help of the Avengers.
Mar. 29, 2020
Here Are 4 Tips to Beat Self-Isolation from an Astronaut Who Spent 5 Months in Space Alone
As most of the Countr…err…WORLD sits in lockdown (still cannot believe it!), most of us are self-isolating. The Novel Coronavirus has given the world a strong example of devastation. This is why the whole world is trying to fight this “shadow enemy” together by the means of self-isolating. Self-isolating sounds weird, however, it can be fun with the right tips. And that is why Chris Hadfield, the man who spent a 5-month self-isolation on the International Space Station (ISS), has some tips for us.
Mar. 29, 2020
Mobile Operators Are Subtly Reminding Users to “Stay Home”
As the threat of the Novel Coronavirus continues to claim more and more lives around the world, people are trying to cope by maintaining social distancing and living in self lockdowns. Now, to remind the citizens about the importance of staying home during these bizarre times, mobile operators in various parts of the world are displaying subtle messages beside the network name in smartphones. Telcos likeVodafone and Orange S.A are showing the message – “stay home” to usersin countries like Germany, Romania, Turkey, Peru, Indonesia, Belgium, France and India.
Mar. 29, 2020
Apple Park Campus Looks like an Abandoned Spaceship in this New Drone Footage
Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Apple Park is one big campus sitting there. Covering a space of 2.8 million sq feet, the circular office building can accommodate almost 12000 employees. However, as the Novel Coronavirus menace continues to rise at an unprecedented rate, drone footage shows a completely empty Apple Park campus and it looks eerily weird! The drone footage is shot by a man named Duncan Sinfield with his DJI Inspire 2.
Mar. 29, 2020
Bill Gates Warned Us About the Coronavirus Outbreak 5 Years Ago
Recently I came across a video on YouTube that actually bamboozled me. Amidst these times of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak around the globe, this video shows the Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates giving a TED Talk about the “next outbreak” and telling us how we are “not ready for the next pandemic”. The former Chief of Microsoft started the speech by saying that in his childhood, people feared a nuclear war. However, times changed and 5 years ago, the man said,“If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it’s most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war.
Mar. 28, 2020
Apple Fined $1.2 Billion for Illegal Competitive Practices in France
The Competition Agency of France, L’Autorité de la concurrence, has fined Apple with a massive amount of 1.1 billion Euros (~1.23 billion). The report came from the official website of the authorities. It stated that the Cupertino-based tech giant will have to pay the fine because of fixing prices of some of their products and preventing competition between two of its retailers in the French market. This is the highest amount levied by the authorityto date.
Mar. 28, 2020
Coronavirus Patient’s Life Saved by 3D Printed Valves in Italy
While the Novel Coronavirus grips Italy in quarantine, the number of patients in the country continues to rise. According to a recent report, the death toll in Italy has risen to over 2500. The country is struggling to provide medical assistance to the patients. In a similar situation last week, a hospital in the country ran out of a valve that is needed for the breathing equipment to work. When the company that manufactures the valve could not provide it, a man used a 3D printer to build the same to save the patients’ lives.
Mar. 28, 2020
Firefighters Can Now “C-Thru” Heavy Smoke in a Fire-Stricken Enviroment
Firefighters are some of the few individuals who run towards a fire instead of running away from it. Now, getting inside a fire-stricken building is tough, but what comes next is the real test. Inside a burning building, most of the human senses stop working and seeing through the smoke and all the debris becomes an unusually difficult task. However, with recent developments in tech, future firefighters will be able to see through the smoke using a tool called C-Thru.
Mar. 28, 2020
Government-Sponsored Hacking Groups Using COVID-19 Emails to Infiltrate Targets
Hacking groups have always used a global crisis to lure users and gain access to their personal information. Now, as the fear of the Novel Coronavirus continues to rise, many government-sponsored attacks have been detected by various cybersecurity organisations. The countries involved in these types of attacks include China, North Korea and Russia. Just a few weeks ago, we sawhackers using COVID-19 related emails to infiltrate targets. Now, these types of attacks have increased in number and many are coming from state-sponsored hacking groups.
Mar. 28, 2020
Here’s a New Look at the Apple CarKey UI
Apple has been rumoured to be working on car technology for a long time now. We have only heard about it but we haven’t seen anything from the Cupertino-based tech giant. Now as per previous rumours and reports, we came to know that BMW will be integrating Apple’s upcoming CarKey API in their future cars and now we have real, hard evidence confirming it. Coming from a certain leaker on Twitter, we now have screenshots of the CarKey UI.
Mar. 28, 2020
iOS 14 Code Suggests Upcoming iPhones Will Come with LiDAR Sensors
After developers from 9to5Mac got their hands on iOS 14 code, they foundevidence of a new app on which Apple might be workingright now. This app is related to the augmented reality (AR) capabilities of the device and require the use of a LiDAR sensor. The app is currently codenamed Gobi and it willallow users to map their environment to view more informationon a product like it’s price or ingredients. The result will appear in the real world by using AR technology.
Mar. 28, 2020
This $1200 Dyson Vacuum Cleaner Comes with Tank Tracks Instead of Wheels
We have seen an immense development in home appliances and one appliance that has developed at a rapid pace is the vacuum cleaner. We saw“Lucy” with integrated AI, and now Dyson has come with their own tank…literally! The Dyson 360 Heurist comes equipped with actual tank tracks instead of standard wheels. Dyson, who recently entered the beauty market with the Dyson AirWrap curler and theCorrale straightener, originally is known for itsvacuum cleaners and air purifiers.
Mar. 28, 2020
You Can Now Catch Your Favourite Pokemon Sitting at Home
With arecent updateannounced last week, Niantic took a few steps to help players reduce social interactions and travel. This update includes changes like huge discounts for in-game items, reduced time and effort for hatching Pokemon Eggs and increased gifts from PokeStops. Catch Your Favourite Pokemon at Home Niantic, with this update, is giving huge discounts for the in-game Incense sticks. These sticks lure more Pokemon near the players. Now,players can buy a bundle of 30 Incense for a mere price of 1 PokeCoin(the in-game currency).
Mar. 27, 2020
Airtel Announces Free Access to Thousands of e-Books Via Juggernaut Books
Bharti Airtelis offering free access to thousands of e-books on Juggernaut Books – the telecom giant’s e-books platform that was earlier known as Airtel Books. In a press release announcing the move, the company said that it hopes the decision will help people at a time when millions across the country are locked up inside their homes as part of the nationwide lockdown announced by the government tocombat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 27, 2020
3 Ways to Check FaceTime Mobile Data Usage on iPhone
Though iOS 13 comes with a handy feature called“Low Data Mode”to cut down cellular data usage, it’s not enough for those who have to deal with limited bandwidth. Luckily, there are multiple ways to reduce cellular data usage on iOS. For instance, you canset the Apple TV app to stream low-quality videosand even keep a track of how much cellular/mobile data FaceTime uses on your iPhone. Just in case, your bandwidth is running a little tight and you are willing to save every ounce of mobile data so that it can never end before the deadline, let me show how you can keep a tab on the FaceTime data usage with ease.
Mar. 27, 2020
25 Cool Instagram Tips and Tricks You Should Try
If you love using Instagram as much as I do, you should read our other articles. You can learn aboutbest Instagram filters, find out theright time to post on Instagramto get the best exposure,unfollow people who are not following you back, and more. With that said, let’s get to our list, shall we? 1. Post Instagram Photos Directly to Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and, More If you are someone who is posting the same picture on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, or any other social media website for that matter, instead of posting pictures on each website individually, you can set up your Instagram in such a way thatwhenever you post a picture on Instagram, that picture is automatically posted on all your other social media accounts.
Mar. 27, 2020
Airtel Launches COVID-19 Symptom Checker Tool With Apollo Hospitals
Airtel has launched a coronavirus symptom checker tool in association with Apollo Hospitals. CalledApollo247, the tool is available within the Airtel Thanks app and is based on the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). All the information is also available on a dedicated website by the same name. The tool is a risk scanner that comes with a basic questionnaire about an user’s age, gender, travel history and medical records to assess how much danger the person has from the deadly disease.
Mar. 27, 2020
Apple Offering 90-Day Free Trials for Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X
Apple is offering new 90-day free trial options for Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X, its professional-grade video and audio editing software. The company normally offers 30-day trial options for the former, while the latter didn’t have a trial period at all. The offer seems to be available globally, but only for a limited time. There’s no word on how long the extended trial options will be on the table, but Apple is expected to revert to its original 30-day plan in the future.
Mar. 27, 2020
Apple to Launch ‘Several’ ARM Macs in 2021: Report
As per the report, Kuo believesusing ARM-based chips on Macs would reduce processor costs by 40 to 60 percent. It will also help Apple finetune their product launch cycle as they will no longer have to rely on Intel’s processor roadmap. Switching to ARM-based processors could result in better power efficiency in Macs since ARM’s architecture mainly focuses on mobile devices. In fact, using Apple’s in-house ARM chips would also give them more control over hardware/software optimization to attain a sweet spot without compromising on performance and power efficiency, as it does with iPhones and iPads.
Mar. 27, 2020
Google Pixel Buds 2 Passes Through FCC
As spotted by9to5Google, there are two listings namelyG1007andG1008, which could refer to the earbuds and the wireless charging case. In case you’re out of the loop, the Pixel Buds 2 passed through Bluetooth SIG in January and was briefly listed on Wireless Power Consortium earlier this month. Google promises a variety of features for the Pixel Buds 2 including in-ear detection, 12mm speaker drivers, touch controls, Google Assistant support, and 5 hours of playback time that extends up to 24 hours with the wireless charging case.
Mar. 27, 2020
Mi 10 Series to Get Huge Camera Update in April
Xiaomi launched theMi 10 seriesin China last month and will launch them globally later today even though the Indian launch gotpostponed. The company has reportedly started rolling out a new software update in the developer channel that promises huge improvements in the camera performance of the handset. The main highlights of the update include a super video stabilization mode that brings stabilization and a better anti-shake effect while recording high-quality videos.
Mar. 27, 2020
Monument Valley 2 is Free on the Play Store Right Now
If you’re stuck in quarantine and can’t find things to do to spend the time, playing games is one of the best past-times you can have. What’s more, a lot of game developers are making their games free, or offering big discounts on them to help more people access their games. Monument Valley 2 is one of my all time favourite puzzle games to play on a smartphone, and I have mentioned it multiple times in videos and articles, and now, the developer behind the game has made it free on Android.
Mar. 27, 2020
Swiggy Ready to Expand Grocery Delivery to 150 Cities: Report
Swiggy launched its grocery delivery service Swiggy Stores in Bengaluru and Gurugram last year. The Bengaluru-based company is now reportedlyready to expand the coverage to the top 150 citiesacross the country. The report comes from Times of India, saying the company is willing to utilize its 2.5 lakh fleet across 500 cities to deliver essential products, especially now that India is in a lockdown till April 14. “This is wartime. We can open in as many cities as needed as it will take 1-2 days”,Swiggy COO Vivek Sundar toldTNN.
Mar. 27, 2020
This Is What the New iPad Pro’s LiDAR Sensor Sees
A developer named Mark Dawson has uploaded a video on YouTube (via Reddit) demonstrating LiDAR meshing using ARKit. The video was presumably recorded with the recently updated ARKit 3.5. ARKit 3.5 uses the new LiDAR Scanner and depth-sensing system on iPad Pro to make AR experiences more realistic than ever before, according to Apple. It comes with new Scene Geometry, Instant AR, and improved Motion Capture & People Occlusion. “Scene Geometry lets you create a topological map of your space with labels identifying floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, and seats.
Mar. 27, 2020
World Health Organization to Launch App With COVID-19 Information
Havinglaunched a WhatsApp Chatbotearlier this month to combat rumor-mongering and fake news related to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is now set to launch a whole new app with news, tips, alerts and more regarding the deadly virus. Expected to be named ‘WHO MyHealth’, the app is being developed by a group of volunteers working as the ‘WHO COVID App Collective’, which includes former Google and Microsoft employees as well as WHO advisors and ambassadors, along with other industry experts.
Mar. 26, 2020
‘Marshall Uxbridge Voice’ Bluetooth Speaker With Built-in Alexa Launched for $199
Swedish audio equipment manufacturer, Zound Industries, has launched a new Bluetooth speaker that comes with built-in support for Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2. Called ‘Marshall Uxbridge Voice‘, the device is described by the company as a “compact sonic powerhouse” that combines contemporary technology with iconic Marshall design to deliver hard-hitting sound while retaining a classic look. The Marshall Uxbridge Voice comes with a $199 (around Rs. 15,000) price-tag and is available in two color options: Black and White.
Mar. 26, 2020
Facebook, Google May Lose Over $44 Billion in Ad Revenue in 2020
According to global investment bank and financial services company Cowen & Co., Google’s total net revenue is projected to be about $127.5 billion — down $28.6 billion. In a separate blog post, LightShed analyst Rich Greenfield said that“digital platforms are feeling the pain soonest, given the relative ease of pulling ad spend versus mediums such as television (who are likely to experience far more pain in Q2 than Q1)”. Cowen has cut its full-year revenue forecast for Twitter by 18 per cent.
Mar. 26, 2020
Chrome Users will Soon Have the Option to Show Full URL in Address Bar
Google Chrome is one of themost popular browsersout there, and even though I’veswitched to Chromium-based Edgeever since it first came out, it’s no secret that Chrome remains, for the most part, the de-facto standard for web browsing. If you’re a Chrome user you must be aware that the browser doesn’t display the complete URL in the address bar. It strips the URL of the ‘www’ and the ‘http/https’ parts. This may be for aesthetics, but it’s something that apparently a lot of people were not happy with.
Mar. 26, 2020
Google Maps Adds ‘Temporarily Closed’ Option for Businesses
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, numerous businesses had to shutter their offline locations with no way for them to inform customers of the same. Well, in line with Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s COVID-19 statement from last week, that changes today as businesses can now mark locations as temporarily closed. Once business owners mark their locations as temporarily closed, both Google Maps and Search will display the updated status to the customers.
Mar. 26, 2020
Google Play Movies Might Soon Bring Free, Ad-Supported Movie Streaming
When it comes to streaming movies, you probably never think about Play Movies as an option, primarily because the service mostly offers movies to buy or rent. However, a new APK teardown of the Play Movies app by XDA Developers has turned up a bunch of strings that hint towards the company adding ad-supported, free movies into the app. According to XDA Developers’ teardown of the APK, the following strings were spotted:
Mar. 26, 2020
Google Podcasts App Launches on iOS With New Features, Redesigned UI
The revamped app, which started rolling out on Android and iOS devices on Wednesday, comes with a three-tab interface: Home, Explore and Activity. The Home tab features a feed of new episodes and gives users quick access to their subscribed shows. When they select an episode they’d want to listen to, they’ll now see topics or people covered in that podcast, allowing them to easily jump to Google Search to learn more.
Mar. 26, 2020
Instagram Now Lets You Remove Followers You Don’t Follow Back
Instagram recently started showingunfollow suggestionswith ‘Least Interacted With’ and ‘Most Shown in Feed’ categories to remove people you no longer interact with. The company has now gradually started rolling out a similar feature named Follower categories for cleaning up your followers list. You will see two categories in your Instagram Followers section namely‘Accounts You Don’t Follow Back’and‘Least Interacted With’. The first category shows you the list of accounts that follow you, but you don’t follow them back.
Mar. 26, 2020
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro Specifications Leaked
The launch of OnePlus’ flagship 8 series is rumored to take place around the second week of April. While it remains uncertain if OnePlus would postpone its event in light ofcoronavirus, tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared the complete specifications of the OnePlus 8 and the 8 Pro today. Starting off with the OnePlus 8 Pro, the handset will sport a 6.78-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, according to the tipster.
Mar. 26, 2020
Realme Smartwatch Teased; Realme 6 Pro Gets New Color Soon
Realme has been talking up the launch of its smartwatch for quite some time now. The company teased that it’s coming soon at the recentRealme 6 Prolaunch and well, now we’ve got a first look at the Realme smartwatch. In thelatest episodeof #AskMadhav, where Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth answers questions from fans, he gave us a sneak peek at the upcoming Realme smartwatch. He can be seen sporting the square-shaped smartwatch on his wrist during the entirety of the video.
Mar. 26, 2020
Surface Go 2 to Come in Intel Core M3 and Pentium Variants
The alleged specifications ofMicrosoft Surface Go‘s successor Surface Go 2 has leaked online. According to the leak, the Surface Go 2 will come in Intel Core M3 and Intel Pentium variants. The leak comes from a Twitter user who goes by the name _rogame. According to Rogame, the Core M3 variant will have a1.10GHz dual-core Intel Core M3-8100Y CPU, offering a base clock frequency of 1.6GHz and a 3.4GHz boost frequency.
Mar. 26, 2020
Flipkart, Grofers, BigBasket Resume Operations for Essential Products and Groceries
Afterceasing operationsin India in wake of coronavirus pandemic, Flipkart has now resumed its operations for grocery and essential products, similar toAmazon’s approachto the situation. “We have been assured of the safe and smooth passage of our supply chain and delivery executives by local law enforcement authorities and are resuming our grocery and essentials services later today.”,said Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy in ablog poston Wednesday. Flipkart had previously decided to halt all its services as India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a 21-day lockdown in the country as a measure to reduce and contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Mar. 25, 2020
YouTube Reduces Default Streaming Quality Globally for 30 Days
FollowingNetflix’s decision to lower the quality of its streamsin Europe and India over the past few days, YouTube has now announced plans to follow suit and reduce the default streaming quality on its own platform. In a statement toBloombergon Tuesday, the company said thatit will stream its content in standard definition (SD) by defaultfor the next 30 days to help ease internet traffic during the coronavirus outbreak. The plan seems to have been implemented already, as the company has started offering SD streams by default on its website as well as on its Android app.
Mar. 25, 2020
Big Bazaar Starts Doorstep Delivery of Groceries
As the online delivery space shrunk withFlipkart, Amazon, Bigbasket and Grofers suspending orcurtailing operationsamid the 21-day lockdown, supermarket chain Big Bazaar has entered the fray, launching doorstep delivery services in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurugram. However, within no time, even Big Bazaar was flooded with calls, forcing the company to issue a statement on Wednesday, saying that“In light of the recent announcement, we are receiving an unprecedented numbers of request for doorstep delivery.
Mar. 25, 2020
Flipkart Ceases Operations Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Etailer Flipkart on Wednesday said it has temporarily suspended its operations and services – including grocery items — as India enters a 21-day lockdown. Although ecommerce platforms were allowed to provide essential goods and services in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, Flipkart decided to halt all orders from March 25 for its three supply chains — grocery, non-large goods and large items. “These are difficult times, times like no other.
Mar. 25, 2020
Huawei Mate 40 Patent Filing Shows a Touch Display Around the Camera
Huawei is scheduled to launch theP40 and P40 Proon March 26, but the company is also set to launch the Mate 40 series of smartphones later this year. Now, a new patent filing shows what Huawei may have in store for us with the Mate 40 series. According to the patent filing spotted by Lets Go Digital, the Huawei Mate 40 may have a display on the back, but it’s not the same implementation as you may have seen on other phones.
Mar. 25, 2020
iPhone Production in India Halted Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Last night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown in India in an attempt to curb the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. During the lockdown, which is scheduled to last till April 14, only critical services such as medical facilities, ATMs, and grocery stores are allowed to remain open. As a result, companies have started temporarily halting operations in the country. Earlier today,Flipkart announced that it is ceasing operationsacross its supply chain, andAmazon announcedthat it will only deliver items of critical importance.
Mar. 25, 2020
Jio Launches Coronavirus Symptom Checker Tool via MyJio App
As the number of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise, India’s largest telecom operator has stepped up to the occasion. Carrying forward its existing partnership with Microsoft, Jio haslaunched a ‘Jio Together’ hubto offer users Coronavirus resources via the MyJio mobile app and official website. The highlight of the Jio Together hub is the ‘Symptom Checker’ tool that puts forth a set of quick questions to figure out if the person should get tested for COVID-19.
Mar. 25, 2020
Mixer’s Education Hub Can Be Your Teacher During Quarantine
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, most of the educational institutions have been shut down and students are under quarantine at their homes. Learning doesn’t has to stop though. Microsoft’s game streaming service Mixer knows the need of the hour and has launched a new “Education” category to bring educators and learners together. Mixer announced the launch of this category on Twitter earlier today, saying that it gives educators an opportunity to share their knowledge with their classes, friends or well, the whole Community.
Mar. 25, 2020
Oppo Reno Ace 2 Set to Launch in April
Oppo’s Vice President and President of Global Marketing Brian Shen has confirmed on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo that the company will be launching the Oppo Reno Ace 2 in April. However, Shen has not revealed the exact launch date of the device. The post also emphasizes on the lightweight nature of Reno Ace 2. According to Shen, the handset will be easier to hold and will not cause discomfort on prolonged usage.
Mar. 25, 2020
Qualcomm Reveals the First Few Phones to Get GPU Driver Updates
AlongsideSnapdragon 865chipset’s announcement last December, Qualcomm promised GPU driver updates through Google Play Store. The company has now updated its progress and has revealed the first few phones to get driver updates. “Similar to PC gaming, smartphone users will be able to update their GPU drivers more frequently and take advantage of potential performance and feature gains…Android games on Snapdragon are about to get turbocharged and finally benefit from this unique feature.
Mar. 25, 2020
Realme Narzo Series Launch Canceled Due to India Lockdown
Following PM Narendra Modi’s announcement to impose a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, Realme has decided to cancel itsmuch-awaited Narzo series launchin India. Narzo 10 and 10A were to be unveiled on 26th March i.e tomorrow, with sales kicking off sometime in the near future. The company has already postponed its sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In anofficial tweet, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth today said,“With respect to the announcement made by our Honourable Prime Minister yesterday, we have decided to suspend all upcoming launches including #realmeNarzo series.
Mar. 25, 2020
Safari Now Completely Blocks Third Party Cookies by Default
Apple yesterday released the newiOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, and macOS updates to its users. While the changelog mentioned more user-facing things such as newMemoji stickers, bug fixes in Safari and other things, the company also shipped a pretty major update to Safari as far as privacy is concerned. According to the WebKit blog, Safari in iOS and iPadOS 13.4, and macOS (Safari 13.1) now completely blocks third party cookies by default.
Mar. 25, 2020
Xiaomi Postpones Mi 10 India Launch Amidst Lockdown
The Coronavirus outbreak continues to take a heavy toll on upcoming phone launches. AfterVivo and Realme, Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has now decided to postpone the impending launch of its Mi 10 smartphone in India as well. The flagship device was set to beunveiled in Indiaon 31st March but is now delayed indefinitely. The aforementioned letter further adds that Xiaomi will divert its efforts away from Mi 10 and assist in the fight against COVID-19.
Mar. 25, 2020
YouTube Music Now Shows Song Lyrics on Android, iOS
YouTube Music has joined Spotify and Apple Music as the next major music streaming platform to display song lyrics in real time. The featurestarted rolling out to the Android appearlier this month, and the company has now officially confirmed that it is now also available on iOS. It is, however, yet to be rolled out on the web-player, and there’s no official word on when that might happen. To see the lyrics, users will have to start playing a song and then tap on the info icon (i) to the left of the song’s name.
Mar. 25, 2020
Amazon India to Focus on Delivering Only High Priority Products
As India goes into a national lockdown, companies such asFlipkart have announced that they are ceasing operationsacross their supply-chain in an effort to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus pandemic. However, Amazon India has published a blog post explaining that the company will continue operating its e-commerce platform for high-priority goods in the country. In the blogpost, Amazon India says that the company is“temporarily prioritizing [its] available fulfilment and logistics capacity to serve products that are currently critical for [its] customers such as Household Staples, Packaged Food, Health Care, Hygiene, Personal safety and other high priority products.
Mar. 24, 2020
tvOS 14 Shipping in June 2020 With Kids Mode, Screen Time: Report
The next update to tvOS might bring a whole host of new features including a Kids Mode and Screen Time options that will make it easier for parents to control what their kids can watch on Apple TV. While the first feature will add parental controls to restrict what children can watch, the second one will reportedly let adults track and assess their own TV-watching habits. Kids Mode would bring parental control options that will let parents decide on the content that would be appropriate for their children.
Mar. 24, 2020
[Update:Netflix’s Response]Indian Telcos Want Netflix, Hotstar to Remove HD Streaming Options Temporarily
With stay-at-home work and social distancing becoming a way of life, streaming services likeNetflix,Hotstarand others are seeing their traffic shoot up exponentially, and ISPs in India are not happy. Mobile service providers in the country have reportedly sought the intervention of the telecom department and the home ministry to force at least 12 major video streaming platforms, including Amazon, Netflix, YouTube and Hotstar, to reduce their video qualities to ease some of the pressure on the network infrastructure.
Mar. 24, 2020
Apple Announces Universal Purchase for Mac Apps
Apple has officially announced Universal Purchase for Mac apps that allows users to make a single purchase to use the same app on different Mac platforms instead of purchasing it again. The feature was first spotted in the Xcode 11.4 beta update last month. “The macOS version of your app can now be included in a universal purchase, allowing customers to enjoy your app and in‑app purchases across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS by purchasing only once.
Mar. 24, 2020
Twitter Forecasts Lower Revenues Even as Traffic Grows Because of Coronavirus
In a revised Q1 revenue guidance on Monday, Twitter said that it expects to post an operating loss during the current quarter in spite of increased traffic. In an official statement, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Ned Segal, said that the outbreak has reduced ad revenues even as the company reported more daily active users (DAUs) with more and more people turning to social media for news, entertainment and conversations as they stay indoors in line with social distancing guidelines.
Mar. 24, 2020
Google Launches ‘Stadia Makers’ Program to Attract More Indie Game Developers
At the Google for Games Developer Summit on Monday, the tech giant launched the ‘Stadia Makers’ program to attract more independent game developers toits game streaming platform. As part of its plans, the company is partnering with Unity to roll out the new project with the promise of technical support, free development hardware and funding. The tie-up with Unity will bring technical support from a team that has a long history of building new platforms and gaming services with the developer community.
Mar. 24, 2020
HP Teases Reverb G2 VR Headset Developed with Valve and Microsoft
HP is teasing its ‘next-gen’ Reverb G2 VR headset developed in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft. The teaser comes right in the time of Valve’s much-hyped VR game Half-Life: Alyx that got released yesterday. “Developed in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft, the next gen HP VR headset delivers a more immersive, comfortable and compatible experience than the previous generation. It’s the new standard in VR.”,reads HP’s teaser page. In a short teaser clip posted on Twitter, HP calls it the “next benchmark in virtual reality headsets”, suggesting it would be out of the affordable VR headsets league.
Mar. 24, 2020
Instagram Now Lets You Browse Posts with Your Friends over Video Call
With everyone stuck at home to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, tech giants are now coming up with innovative new ways to keep the users engaged. Instagram has added amyriad of new featuresto its photo-sharing app today. They will not only help curb the spread of misinformation but also give users new ways to connect with each other. One of the most engaging features that has made its way to Instagram is Co-Watching.
Mar. 24, 2020
LG G9, Pixel 5 May Ship With Snapdragon 765G Instead of SD 865: Reports
According to South Korean blog, Navar, LG’s next-gen G-series offering, tentatively named theLG G9 ThinQ, will reportedly ship with the Snapdragon 765G instead of the SD865 to cut costs in a possible attempt to prevent it from being priced exorbitantly. The South Korean consumer electronics firm will likely follow in the footsteps of HMD Global who recentlyunveiled the Nokia 8.3with the Snapdragon 765G under-the-hood. Both the 865 and the 765G support 5G connectivity, but the latter is relatively cheaper, enabling OEMs to price their phones more affordably.
Mar. 24, 2020
Redmi K30 Pro with SD865, 64MP Quad-Camera Launched Starting at 2,999 Yuan
After launching itsfirst-ever 5G smartphonetowards the end of last year, Redmi took the wraps off its second 5G, as well as second flagship, smartphone at an online event in China today. Redmi K30 Pro is finally official and it has two variants – a standard and a Zoom Edition. This flagship brings a number of firsts to the much-loved Redmi K-series, including OIS support and an IP rating, but there are a few minor caveats, at least on paper.
Mar. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G to Equip Exynos 980, Reveals TENAA
Samsung’s plans to release a5G variant of the Galaxy A71were first reported bySammobileearlier this year. Samsung Galaxy A71 5G has now passed through Chinese certification authority TENAA, revealing the specifications of the handset. Unlike the Galaxy A71 4G that launched inVietnamandIndia, the Galaxy A71 5G will pack Samsung’s first 5G-integratedExynos 980chipset. In case you’re wondering, the Galaxy A71 5G is not the first smartphone to pack the new chipset. Chinese smartphone giant Vivo has already used the chipset in itsVivo X30 seriesthat got launched last December.
Mar. 24, 2020
[Update: Multiple Cities] Uber, Ola Shut Down Services in Delhi-NCR Amidst Coronavirus Crisis
Uber has shut down its ride-hailing services in Delhi NCR while Ola has drastically reduced the availability of its cabs in the city because of thecoronavirus crisis. In separate press statements on Monday, the companies said that the decision will remain in place at least until March 31st amidst the lockdown announced by the state government on Sunday. Both companies had last weeksuspended their carpool servicesin the city to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
Mar. 24, 2020
Apple to Launch 6.7-inch iPhone with Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
The report notes that sensor-shift technology could bring image stabilization to the Ultra Wide lens on upcoming iPhones. Currently, optical image stabilization is limited to the wide-angle and telephoto lenses on the iPhone 11 Pro series. Sensor-shift technology is expected to bridge this gap by relying on the camera sensor instead of a particular lens. The technical aspects of the implementation remains uncertain as of now. The ongoingcoronavirusoutbreak has caused a negative impact on Apple’s supply chain.
Mar. 23, 2020
Apple Lifts Restrictions on Purchase of iPhones, iPads, MacBooks Outside China
Apple has lifted purchase limits on its phones, tablets and laptops for customers outside China less than a week after imposing those restrictions on itsnewly-launched iPad ProandMacBook Airmodels, as well as a whole host of iPhones following aslowdown in production because of the coronavirus crisis. Do note that the limits still apply to customers in China, where customers can only order up to five MacBook Air units each. As per the decree issued last week, customers outside China were limited to five orders each for the MacBook Air and Mac Mini, while the new iPad Pro was limited to two 11-inch models and two 12.
Mar. 23, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch New Redmi TV Alongside the K30 Pro Tomorrow
Xiaomi will launch a new Redmi TV alongside theRedmi K30 Proin China on Tuesday. The announcement was made earlier today on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, by Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing.GizmoChinafurther speculates that the company may also unveil new RedmiBook 14 variants powered by AMD Ryzen chips and a new air purifier called the Redmi Air Purifier F1. Xiaomi is yet to confirm either of the above officially, but thankfully, we won’t have to wait too long to figure everything out.
Mar. 23, 2020
Huawei P40 and P40 Pro Specifications Leaked Online
With Huawei’s official launch event of its upcoming flagshipP40 seriesandHuawei Watch GT 2ebeing merely a few days away from now (March 26), the specifications of the P40 and P40 Pro has been leaked by tipster Ishan Agarwal over the weekend. According to the tipster, the Huawei P40 Pro will come with a6.58-inch curved display. Under the hood, it will pack a Kirin 990 5G chipset. Notably, the handset will sport a Leica Ultra Vision quad-camera setup consisting of a50MP primary sensor, a 40MP secondary lens, a 12MP camera, and a 3D ToF sensor.
Mar. 23, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches Rs. 251 ‘Work from Home’ Plan with 2GB Daily Data
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Reliance Jio recently revisedsome of its data voucherswith double data & additional off-net minutes and now, the telecom giant has introduced a new ‘Work From Home’ pack to provide affordable internet connectivity during this time of crisis. As it turns out, this new plan is a revision ofJio’s Cricket packthat was introduced earlier this year during the cricket season. That is, you get the same2GB of high-speed data per day exhausting which will cap the speed at 64Kbps.
Mar. 23, 2020
Samsung is Making 1-Inch 150MP NONACELL Camera Sensors
Apart from manufacturing budget and flagship smartphones, Samsung is a popular name in the components industry as well. Fromthe best displaysfor mobile devices tosilicon chips, the Korean tech giant manufactures it all. Now, according to alatest rumour, after manufacturingthe first 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX camera sensor, the company is manufacturing a new 150MP NONACELL camera sensor for mobile devices. The Samsung 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX was first featured in theXiaomi MI Mote 10.
Mar. 23, 2020
Samsung, LG, Vivo Temporarily Shutter India Factories Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak isalready taking its tollon the e-commerce and auto segment, disrupting deliveries and production in India. Now, in line with the local government’s orders, smartphone makers including Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and LG are taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. Samsung has decided toclose its smartphone factory in Noida from March 23 to 25, which is just three days as opposed to the week-long city lockdown.
Mar. 23, 2020
Apple Updates Siri With Coronavirus Screening Test
Apple has updated its Siri voice assistant with a coronavirus fact-sheet, enabling the software to act as an initial screening tool for people worried about whether they have contracted the virus. As of Sunday night, asking Siri“Do I have coronavirus”will prompt the software to take the user through a series of questions about their symptoms in a bid to check whether the person may have contracted the disease or not.
Mar. 22, 2020
Android Devices Devalue Twice as Fast as iOS Devices: Report
As so many new Android devices by various manufacturers flood the market every year, the previous devices running the OS cannot survive much longer in this highly dynamic smartphone market. In a report by Bankmycell, it was found that Android devices lose their value almost twice as fast as iOS devices. Not so Flagship Depreciation Rate for Flagship Android Now, this detailed report states that flagship Android devices depreciate in value much faster than iOS devices.
Mar. 22, 2020
Apple Halts Production of Many Apple TV+ Shows Including “Servant” and “See”
Amidst the Novel Coronavirus outbreak around the world, many productions in Hollywood are being shut down. AndApple has already taken several precautionary measuresas they have beenhit by the virus in a few ways. So after President Donald Trump announced a national emergency, Apple shut down many of its Apple TV+ active productions that were in the works. According to a recent report by Deadline, Apple hashalted production process of many of the Apple TV+ seriesincluding shows like “See”, “Servant”, “For All Mankind” and “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet”.
Mar. 22, 2020
Apple to Launch 12.9-inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display in 2020: Report
Apple may havelaunched a new iPad Projust this week, but the company is apparently getting ready to add more models to the lineup in the coming months. According to a new report from Taiwanese publication,DigiTimes, the company is working on a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display for launch later this year. The report quotes sources from within Apple’s supply chain, saying that the upcoming Mini-LED iPad Pro will be just the start of the company’s association with the emerging new display technology that the company plans to increasingly deploy over the next five years.
Mar. 22, 2020
Conan O’Brien Will Be Filming His “Late Night” Episodes at Home Using an iPhone
As the threat of the Coronavirus continues to grip the States, many productions have been shut down to maintain social distancing. Recently, we saw Apple halting many of their Apple TV+ productions including “The Morning Show”, “See” and “Servant”. Now, late-night TV hosts are working from home to keep the show going. Via a tweet, late-night TV show host Conan O’Brien announced that he will be using an iPhone to film the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” episodes.
Mar. 22, 2020
Opera Users in the US Can Now Buy Cryptocurrencies Using Apple Pay
Buying cryptocurrency just became a simple process for natives in the US. A recent announcement by the Norwegian company, Opera, states that Opera Browser users in the US can now buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum simply with a debit card or pay the amount using Apple Pay. The Norwegian company was the first to introduce a blockchain-ready browser in the market. It was also the first browser to protect users from “cryptojacking” that involves unauthorised use of someone’s computer to mine cryptocurrency.
Mar. 22, 2020
Oscar Winning Movie Parasite is Coming to Amazon Prime Video in Hindi
Academy Award-winning film, Parasite is one such movie that will make you fall in love with movie-making. Well, If you couldn’t catch it in the theatres, do not worry. Amazon announced recently that the movie will be coming to the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform in India on 27th of this month. The platform will be offering the movie in the original Korean language with English subs. Well, that is good news, right?
Mar. 22, 2020
The First iPhone Topped Fortune’s List of “Greatest Designs of Modern Times”
Apple has always been a leader in the design department since the past. The Cupertino-based tech giant’s product lines carry a typical Apple-like look that can be recognised from far off. Now, because of the exceptional designs, many of Apple’s devices made their way to Fortune’s list of “The Greatest Designs of Modern Times”. The product that took the #1 spot is drumroll the original iPhone. The original iPhone that was unveiled by the late Steve Jobs back in 2007 was the first (premium) smartphone by Apple.
Mar. 22, 2020
TikTok Moderators Demoted Content from Users They Deemed “Ugly” or “Poor”
According to a recent report published by Intercept, TikTok supposedly encouraged its human moderators to block content from users who they deemed to be inappropriate for their platform.This list includes people who are “chubby”, “have obese” or “are too thin”. So, according to the Chinese app developers, there is no place for equality in their platform. The report also states the human moderators not only deemed the above people as “ugly”, but people with “natural eye disorders, crooked mouth disease and other natural disabilities” were also blocked by the moderators.
Mar. 21, 2020
Spotify May Soon Recommend Music Based on Photos You Take
Spotify is no stranger to introducing weird new features to its platform. The Swedish audio streaming giant recently added a feature where it will generateplaylists for your petsand now, the company is reportedly testing a feature to recommend music based on the photos of your surroundings. “Take a photo and enjoy music matching your moment and mood, picked just for you”,describes Spotify. The feature was spotted by app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong.
Mar. 21, 2020
Coronavirus Impact: Global Smartphone Shipments Declined 38% in February
It has been the biggest fall ever in the history of the worldwide smartphone market. “Smartphone demand collapsed in Asia last month, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and this dragged down shipments across the world. Some Asian factories were unable to manufacture smartphones, while many consumers were unable or unwilling to visit retail stores and buy new devices,” Sui said in a statement. A large chunk of of smartphone production happens in China and with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, manufacturing in the country slowed to a halt in January which disrupted supply chains to many industries around the world, not limited to consumer electronics.
Mar. 21, 2020
BSNL Offers Free “Work@Home” Broadband Plan for Landline Customers
As a step to support work from home in light ofcoronaviruspandemic, BSNL is now offering its broadband services for free in the form of a new plan it calls Work@Home. Before you get too excited, let me tell you that it is not as promising as it sounds. Like almost everything BSNL implements, there’s a catch on this Work@Home plan too and in this case, it is a significant one. As per the terms and conditions of the plan detailed byBSNLTeleservices,the plan is not applicable to existing BSNL broadband customersand can be availed only by new or existing BSNL landline customers who don’t have broadband now.
Mar. 21, 2020
Indian Government, WHO Launch WhatsApp Chatbots to Provide Coronavirus Information
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, fake news and misinformation are becoming a big issue across the globe. Along with that, there’s confusion among people about the Coronavirus, how it spreads, and the symptoms that a COVID-19 infected person exhibits. To make it slightly more easy to combat these issues, various governmental and non-governmental organisations are launching chatbots to dispense information to the masses. The Indian government, and WHO both have their own WhatsApp chatbots that can be accessed by anyone looking to get information about the pandemic.
Mar. 21, 2020
SoundCloud Partners with Twitch to Support Creators
SoundCloud has partnered with Twitch to help creators monetize their content. Through this partnership, SoundCloud Pro, SoundCloud Premier, and Repost by SoundCloud creators can fast-track their Twitch Affiliate status to start getting paid for their streams. “It’s an unsettling time for everyone right now, and we know COVID-19 has been especially hard on musicians who were scheduled to play live shows over the next few months. Many creators are turning to live video streaming platforms to connect with their fans.
Mar. 21, 2020
Google Pledges $50 Million to Fight COVID-19; Launches Dedicated Coronavirus Hub
Google has pledged $50 million to help fight the coronavirus pandemic. On a newly-launched website about all things COVID-19, the company said that a part of that $50 million pledge is $5M in matching donations to the UN Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization (WHO). The site, which Google is positioning as its dedicated COVID-19 hub, can be accessed atgoogle.com/covid19. It comes with important information about the virus from accredited sources, like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar. 20, 2020
Amazon Prime Video Finally Has Profiles like Netflix
Amazon Prime Video has finally added something everyone has been asking for years – Profiles. Yes, the streaming platform has added a Profile section yesterday so that you can share your Prime Video account with your family members without messing up your watch history, watch list, season progress, and personalized recommendations. You can nowadd a total of six user profiles(1 primary profile + 5 additional profiles) to your Prime Video account.
Mar. 20, 2020
Audible Launches Audible Stories to Offer Free Audiobooks for Children
A lot of educational institutions across the globe are currently shut down in light of the ongoingcoronaviruspandemic. Amazon-owned Audible has now announced Audible Stories, a new service thatoffers free audiobooks for childrenand teens to keep them occupied during this time of crisis. “For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.
Mar. 20, 2020
Download the 2020 iPad Pro Wallpapers Here
A couple of days back, Apple refreshed its iPad lineup by announcing theiPad Prowith a new LiDAR Scanner. As always, with new products come new eye candy wallpapers. The new iPad Pro has not even started shipping so far but thanks to incredibly talented graphic designers out there, you can download its wallpapers and use it on your current device. A graphic designer who goes by the name AR7 on Twitter has extracted the Silver Green & Space Grey Pink (Light & Dark) and has optimized it foriPhones and iPads.
Mar. 20, 2020
Microsoft Teases New Windows 10 UI in 1 Billion Users Celebration Video
Earlier this week, Microsoft officially announced its operating system hit a total of1 billion users. Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panay has now shared a video on Instagram commemorating the achievement. The video teases the upcoming UI and design language changes on Windows 10. “The team made this video to celebrate making it to 1 billion MAD on Windows 10 and I wanted to share it with all of you. Now at a time when so much of our work and communication is taking place through our devices, it’s especially humbling to know that Windows can help empower a billion people to stay connected to the things and people they care about.
Mar. 20, 2020
Redmi K30 Pro to Feature 64MP Quad-Camera, 3x Optical Zoom & 8K Video Recording
As we near the Redmi K30 Prolaunch date, the company is teasing more features of its upcoming flagship. We already know almost everything about the design, the internals, and the display (which doesn’t support a higher refresh rate, sadly!). But today, Xiaomi has shared some interesting deets about the 64MP quad rear-camera system on Weibo. First up, we already that the Redmi K30 Pro’s camera system ishelmed by a 64MP sensor.
Mar. 20, 2020
Reliance Jio Revises Data Vouchers With Double Data, Additional Off-Net Minutes
Reliance Jio has revised its 4G data vouchers with double high-speed data access and additional off-net voice calling minutes. From what we can tell, all but one of its four existing data vouchers have been upgraded with the aforementioned benefits, with the sole exception being theRs. 251 ‘Cricket Pack’ that was introduced earlier this year. It still offers the same 2GB daily high-speed data for 51 days, without any off-net calling benefits.
Mar. 20, 2020
Top 10 Games Like Clash Royale You Should Play
Clash Royale has been enjoying its time as one of themost popular games on mobiledevices. It combines the goodness of card games with a touch of strategy to create something more unique and exciting for the casual gamers out there. The game offers a unique deck building and card battling system that makes it much moreexciting for new playersand even veteran card game players. If you have been looking to try out some new games that are similar to Clash Royale in terms of gameplay elements, then you’ve come to the right place.
Mar. 19, 2020
WhatsApp Unveils Coronavirus Information Hub; Donates $1Mn to Fight Misinformation
WhatsApp has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to create a dedicated hub for information related to COVID-19. Called the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub, the webpage highlights how the messaging app and its various features can be used by healthcare workers, educators, community leaders, non-profit organizations, local governments and small businesses to better communicate during thistime of crisis. In a statement, Will Cathcart, Head of WhatsApp, said that the new initiative will help people stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar. 19, 2020
Apple to Release iOS and iPadOS 13.4 on March 24
Yesterday, Apple refreshed its iPad lineup by unveiling the all-newiPad Prowith a LiDAR scanner. In the same press release, the Cupertino giant shared the release date of iPadOS 13.4 – March 24. While Apple has not explicitly mentioned it, iOS 13.4 should be rolling out on the same day as well. The noteworthy introduction with iPadOS 13.4 is trackpad support.“iPadOS 13.4 with trackpad support will be available on March 24 as a free software update for all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 4 and later.
Mar. 19, 2020
Facebook to Put Coronavirus Info on Top of Users’ News Feed
Facebook will put vetted information about novel coronavirus at the top of users’ New Feed to tackle the spread of fake health information. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that a collection of information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin appearing on top of the feed in the coming days, reportsTechCrunch. “We’re going to be putting it at the top of everyone’s Facebook feed”, Zuckerberg said in a press call on Wednesday.
Mar. 19, 2020
Firefox to Discontinue Support for File Transfer Protocol
Mozilla has reportedly decided to discontinue support for the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from its Firefox web browser. With a future update, Firefox users will be unable to download or view FTP folders via the browser. Firefox’s plans to discontinue FTP was first reported by ZDNet. According to the report, Mozilla is getting rid of the protocol citing security reasons.“We’re doing this for security reasons. FTP is an insecure protocol and there are no reasons to prefer it over HTTPS for downloading resources,”says Michal Novotny, a software engineer at the Mozilla Corporation.
Mar. 19, 2020
Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary Get Single Click Grouping for Collections
Microsoft Chromium Edge’s development team has been quite consistent in adding new features to the web browser ever since its inception. After getting addedlast Augustto the Canary version of Microsoft Edge, Collections is now getting a functional improvement that makes it easier to group similar tabs for faster access. With the latest build available in Microsoft Edge Canary and Dev channels,you can simply right-click a tab and choose the option “Add all tabs to a new collection”.
Mar. 19, 2020
10 Best FaceApp Alternatives You Should Try
We have included all the apps like FaceApp which are available on Android and iOS app store. In our testing, all the apps work fine and are mostly free. However, you will find ads in some of the apps so there is that. Now having said that, let’s begin with the best FaceApp alternative you can use right now. 1. AgingBooth The same company also makes other face and body transformation apps including FatBooth (free), BaldBooth (free), UglyBooth (free) and more.
Mar. 19, 2020
PlayStation’s Mega March Sale Brings Huge Discounts on Games
Almost everyone is staying home these days because of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading through the world, and what better way to spend these seemingly longer-than-usual days than play some games. PlayStation’s Mega March Sale is here just in time to bring some impressive deals on PS games that you can check out. Here are our favorite deals from Mega March: There are a lot more games on deal during the PlayStation Mega March event, and you can head over to thePS Storeto check them all out and buy your favorites.
Mar. 19, 2020
Sony Reveals PlayStation 5 Hardware Specifications
After months and months of waiting, Sony has finally revealed some hardware specifications for the upcoming PlayStation 5 during a live stream on the official PlayStation blog. Right off the bat, let me clarify that the company still didn’t give us any sort of a sneak-peek at the design of the console so if you were waiting with bated breath for that sort of thing and are now extremely disappointed, well, join the club.
Mar. 19, 2020
Steam Game Festival: Spring Edition Lets You Try 40 Indie Games for Free
The Game Festival features 40 indie games that can be previewed with free-to-play demos via Steam. On its official storefront, Steam said that the list includes demos and other highlighted games from the Indie MEGABOOTH, The MIX, Day of the Devs and WINGS. You can take a look at the entire list and try them out yourself by checking out the officialSteam Game Festival page. The first edition of the Steam Game Festival was hosted last December following a collaboration between Valve and Geoff Keighley, the founder of The Game Awards.
Mar. 19, 2020
Nokia 5310 Launched; HMD Global Revives Nokia XpressMusic
Alongside a host of new smartphones, including its first-ever 5G phone, HMD Global has also taken the wraps off the Nokia 5310 feature phone. Yeah, that name sounds familiar because it is. This is a refresh of the super popular Nokia XpressMusic phone from 2008. Nokia is again banking on nostalgia to connect people and deliver new set of features to first-time users. Nokia 5310: Specs and Features The new Nokia 5310 sports almost the same design as the original XpressMusic phone with the volume rocker and music controls buttons.
Mar. 18, 2020
PUBG Mobile Lite Update Brings Spring Theme, Weapon Improvements, and More
PUBG Mobile Lite is today getting a brand new update in the form of v0.16.0 which brings in a ton of new features to the game. The update is titled “Varenga in Bloom” and as the name suggests, it’s a spring-themed update that adds a new spring main menu theme, new Cherry Blossom areas in Varenga that have a higher chance of Picnic Baskets where players can find weapons like the Flare Gun.
Mar. 18, 2020
[Update: Available on Android] Google Translate Will Soon Transcribe and Translate Conversations
With this feature,Google Translate will seamlessly transcribe and translate conversations in real-time. The feature is expected to be a sophisticated version of theInterpreter modeintroduced in Google Assistant last December. It is worth noting that the feature is currently in the prototype stage and would require some finetuning before it gets launched. AsThe Vergepoints out,the app would probably require an active internet connection for the feature to workconsidering the complexity. Also, don’t expect an option to import your audio files to get it transcribed.
Mar. 18, 2020
Apple to Add 3D ToF Sensor to iPhone 12 Pro Lineup: Report
With the addition of 3D ToF sensor,9to5Macanticipates the iPhone 12 Pro’s camera module to pack a combination of a wide-angle lens, ultra-wide lens, telephoto camera, and 3D time-of-flight sensor. The report mentions that theToF sensor will make use of an infrared projector, similar to what Apple already has in its TrueDepth camera used for FaceID. This IR projector makes it possible for iPhones to map 3D models based on the surroundings.
Mar. 18, 2020
Contagion is a Movie That Will Make You More Paranoid About the Coronavirus
Travelling on a flight alone can become a boring affair, especially whenthere is no Wi-Fi onboard. So, after sleeping the entire time in one of my journeys, I decided to download a movie from Amazon Prime Video to watch it offline on my next flight. Amidst the epidemic crisis in the world, I picked a movie that came 9 years ago but is the most relevant right now. Contagion is the movie that made me hugely paranoid about the recent epidemic, the Coronavirus.
Mar. 18, 2020
Galaxy M21 with 48MP Triple Camera, 6000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 12,999
Samsung has today taken the wraps off its latest addition to the expansive Galaxy M-series, the youth-centric Galaxy M21. It’s a successor to theGalaxy M20from earlier last year. No, the company didn’t launch the Galaxy M20s, hence, making the Galaxy M21 look like a considerable jump from its predecessor. Galaxy M21: Specs and Features Talking about the design, Galaxy M21 looks a lot like theGalaxy M30sthat launched back in September last year.
Mar. 18, 2020
Google Brings ‘Works with Chromebook’ Program for Chromebook Accessories
If you’re in the market for some decentChromebookaccessories, you probably might have been skeptical regarding compatibility. While Chromebooks usually don’t cause any unusual compatibility issues, thanks toChrome OS‘ inherent Linux kernel, Google is now taking an extra step tocertify Chromebook accessoriesas part of its ‘Works with Chromebook’ program. “To help you find your next accessory, look for the Works With Chromebook logo on products in stores and online. We’ve tested these accessories to ensure they comply with Chromebook’s compatibility standards.
Mar. 18, 2020
Government Allegedly Seeking Call Records of ‘All Mobile Subscribers’
The central government is reportedly asking telecom operators in the country to furnish thecall data records (CDR) of all mobile subscribersacross several pockets of the country for specific days over the past few months. While the requests are ostensibly being made for security purposes, the developments are raising the hackles of not just privacy activists and human rights groups, but for once, even the generally-compliant telecom firms are expressing their concerns about the mass surveillance.
Mar. 18, 2020
Huawei Watch GT 2e Confirmed to Launch on March 26
Alongside the flagshipHuawei P40 series, Chinese tech giant Huawei will be launching a new smartwatch called Huawei Watch GT 2e at its digital event scheduled to be held on the 26th of March. Earlier today, Huawei posted a teaser video of the smartwatch on its Huawei Mobile YouTube channel, thereby confirming the launch date. Take a look at the video below. We already know almost everything regarding the Huawei Watch GT 2e, thanks to the leaked renders and specifications of the smartwatch published by Roland Quandt fromWinFuture.
Mar. 18, 2020
Royole to Launch FlexPai 2 on 25 March
According to Chinese tech media outletITHome, Royole Technology’s CEO Bill Liu Zihong revealed in a live program that the company’s next-generation foldable phoneFlexPai 2 is all set to launch on the 25th of March. Rumors and speculations so far suggest that the Royole FlexPai 2 will come equipped with aSnapdragon 865 chipset with support for both SA and NSA networks. In comparison, the original FlexPai debuted with Snapdragon 855 chipset.
Mar. 18, 2020
Poco X2 Goes on Open Sale from 19-22 March with Special Offers
Poco India took to Twitter to announce a special four-day open sale for its Poco X2 through e-commerce platform Flipkart. The sale will take place from the19th of March to the 22nd of March as part of Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days. Throughout this open sale, you can avail a 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 1,500,bringing down the effective price to Rs.14,499for the base 6GB+64GB variant. The discount is valid on SBI credit card and EMI transactions.
Mar. 18, 2020
3 Quick Ways to Merge iCloud Calendars on Mac
AppleCalendar app for macOSallows users to create multiple calendars to manage personal and professional life in a better way. So, based on your need, you can make separate calendars to deal with specific events without any complexity. At any time you find any calendar unnecessary, you can either delete it or merge it with another one. In this hands-on guide, I’m going to show you three quick ways to mergeiCloudcalendars on Mac.
Mar. 18, 2020
MacBook Air Updated with 10th-Gen Intel Chips, New Magic Keyboard
Though Apple may not have scheduled a March hardware event, the Cupertino giant is delivering goodness via press releases this week. After launching the newPowerbeats 4earlier this week, the company has today surprised us with thelaunch of the refreshed MacBook Air, alongside a newiPad Pro. So, you must be wondering – what’s new in the new MacBook Air? First of all, Apple has updated the internals. the MacBook Air is now powered by the latest 10th-Gen Intel Core chips.
Mar. 17, 2020
Here’s Your First Look at Redmi K30 Pro; Launch Confirmed for March 24
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi had been teasing the launch of its next flagship, the Redmi K30 Pro, for a couple of weeks now. We saw a flurry of design leaks make their online earlier this week but the company has itself taken the wraps off the official design and launch date today. Yes, the Redmi K30 Pro render attached above wasposted on Weiboby Redmi GM Lu Weibing. It gives us all a first look at the Redmi K30 Pro, which as the leaks suggested boasts a circular quad-camera setup, no punch-hole bezel-less display, and a pop-up selfie camera.
Mar. 17, 2020
Apple Is Reportedly Working on a 5.5-Inch iPhone 9 Plus
All the leaks and speculations about the iPhone 9/ iPhone SE 2 so far revolved around a smartphone with a 4.7-inch LCD display. Now,9to5Machas found evidence on iOS 14 code that hints at the existence of a5.5-inch Plus variant for the iPhone 9– presumably the iPhone 9 Plus. According to the report, Apple might be working on this Plus variant in order to replace its existing iPhone 8 lineup. Both the smartphones are expected to be running onApple’s A13 Bionic chip, the same chip used in its iPhone 11 series.
Mar. 17, 2020
Facebook Tests Quiet Mode on ‘Your Time on Facebook’
As spotted by popular app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, Facebook is working on two additional features to Your Time on Facebook namelyQuiet Mode and Scheduled Quiet Mode. As the name suggests, Quiet Mode lets youmute push notifications and limit notification dotsfor the app until a specific timeframe of your choice. If you’re interested, you may automate the process by making use of the Scheduled Quiet mode option. Another noticeable change in the “Your Time on Facebook” redesign is that the options are now available in an organized fashion.
Mar. 17, 2020
How to Make Face ID Work on iPhone While Wearing a Medical Mask
Unlock iPhone with Face ID While Wearing a Medical Mask Though you can set up Face ID using a piece of paper to unlock the iPhone while wearing a mask, I would recommend you to use an actual mask for a higher success rate. The reason why I suggest you do it is that the material in masks may be different from the fibers found in the sheet of paper.
Mar. 17, 2020
Kodak Launches CA Series Android TVs in India; Starts at Rs.23,999
Kodak has launched its latest CA series of Android TVs today in India. There are four variants in the series – 43 inches, 50 inches, 55 inches, and 65 inches. The TVs come with 4K display with support for Dolby Vision, and HDR10. Speaking of the design, all four TVs come with an almost bezel-less display with Ultra HD (4K) 3840 x 2860 pixel resolution. According to Kodak, the CA series offers an additional 15 percent (178-degree) of viewing angle when compared to similar TVs in the market.
Mar. 17, 2020
Microsoft Closes All Retail Stores Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak
As a measure to reduce the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Microsoft announced earlier today that it hastemporarily closed all Microsoft Stores across the globe. The Redmond giant took to Twitter to share the news. The company will continue offering online tech support during this period of crisis. Support resources can be found onMicrosoft Store support page.“We know families, remote workers and businesses are under unique pressure at this time, and we are still here to serve you online at microsoft.
Mar. 17, 2020
MSI Modern 14 A10RB Review: A Thin and Light Productivity Powerhouse
I have reviewed a fair number of laptops over the last few years and most of these have been gaming laptops that come with powerful hardware in really big, bulky packages with massive charging bricks and a back-breaking weight. So when MSI sent over the productivity-oriented MSI Modern 14 A10RB (Rs. 74,990) laptop to us, everything about it attracted me. I’ve used this laptop for everything I usually do on my own laptop, and some things I have never done on my laptop, and I think the Modern 14 is a solid, bang-for-buck offering from MSI.
Mar. 17, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Car Charger Pro at Rs. 799 in India
Mi Car Charger Pro: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Mi Car Charger Pro features a more premium metal build as opposed to the plastic construction of its basic car charger. While the design is still pretty much the same, Xiaomi is now using brass to improve heat dissipation. Another welcome change in the Pro variant is thatboth the USB output ports on the front now come with 18W fast-charging support.
Mar. 17, 2020
Realme 6i with Helio G80, 48MP Quad-Cameras & 18W Fast-Charging Launched
Merely a couple weeks after the launch of theRealme 6and 6 Proin India, the Chinese giant hasunveiled the Realme 6iin Myanmar today. It’s the latest, more affordable addition to the Realme 6 series but doesn’t cut back on the feature set. Realme 6i is the world’s first phone powered by the new MediaTek Helio G80 chipset. Realme 6i: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the company has built upon its existingRealme XOnion and Garlic Master Edition variants (created by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa) to offer a more premium look and finish to this budget phone.
Mar. 17, 2020
New Powerbeats with 15 Hour Battery Life Announced at $149
Apple-owned earphone and headphone maker “Beats” has today unveiled the Powerbeats 4 earbuds. The earbuds have been leaked a bit over the last couple of weeks, and turns out, most of the leaks were right on the money. According to the official Beats website, the Powerbeats (that’s the name, by the way, there’s no “4”) come with the standard Powerbeats design and with theApple H1 chipthat gives them similar advantages with iOS devices as AirPods — that means easier pairing, and hands-free Siri access.
Mar. 16, 2020
Apple India iPhone Shipments Grow over 55% in Jan-Feb 2020
There was no impact on supply issues owing to of new coronavirus in the first two months on Apple shipment in India and industry experts are still assessing the full impact. Apple is taking nascent steps in India market, specifically looking at not just its attractive domestic market but rather as an export hub, shipping iPhones to other markets, including Europe. To recall, Apple supplier Wistron assembled low-end iPhone SE (now discontinued) and is now assembling iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 at its Bengaluru facility.
Mar. 16, 2020
Facebook Will Host a Virtual GDC to Showcase Its VR Games
Social media giant Facebook usually attends GDC to showcase new games and projects its working on for its Oculus VR division. However, afterpulling out of GDClate last month, and following the subsequent cancelation of the event, the company has now announced that it will be showcasing its new games during an online presentation. The announcement, made on the Oculus blog states that theonline event will be held from March 16 to March 19on the Oculus blog, where users and developers can tune in to see the latest the company is working on.
Mar. 16, 2020
Here’s What You Need to Stream Stadia Games in 4K
Google Stadia started rolling out 4K streaming support on the web earlier this month, enabling gamers to play a number of titles, such asAssassin’s Creed Odyssey,Mortal Combat 11andGrid, in glorious 4K. While the feature was initially only available to select users in the US as part of a limited split-testing exercise, it is now officially available to all users, provided, their PCs and broadband connections meet some basic criteria. According to the official Google Stadia FAQ page, users will be able to stream in 4K quality using Chrome on Chromebooks and Windows PCs with native support for video decoding in the VP9 format.
Mar. 16, 2020
Moto Razr Foldable Phone Launched at Rs. 1,24,999 in India
Motorola had been teasing the arrival of its foldable smartphone – theMoto Razr, in India for a really long time. We hadunboxedthe Moto Razr and took a quick look at the device earlier last month, but its price and availability details have officially been revealed today. The Moto Razr foldable phone goes up against the SamsungGalaxy Z Flip, which made its Indian debut earlier last month. It offers a dash of nostalgia and the future in one package.
Mar. 16, 2020
Motorola Edge Will Have Snapdragon 765, 64MP Camera, Headphone Jack: Report
Last month,XDAshared the images of aMotorola 5G phonewhich was speculated as the Motorola Edge – the sibling of flagshipMotorola Edge+whose renders were shared by popular leakster Onleaks. Now,XDAhas gained access to more live images of the Motorola Edge that gives us a closer look at the rear camera setup of the handset. The new report reiterates the presence of waterfall display on the handset. This time around, XDA has obtained images of the device from multiple angles.
Mar. 16, 2020
Windows 10 Now Powers More Than 1 Billion Devices
The 1 billion devices milestone includes everything powered by Windows 10, including PCs, laptops, Holo Lens, and Xbox consoles. And no mobile phones. This figure could have also included the company’s Windows Phones (I absolutely loved my Lumia 530), but they are now dead. “We’re delighted to announce that over one billion people have chosen Windows 10 across 200 countries resulting in more than one billion active Windows 10 devices,”said Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate VP, Modern Life, Search & Devices at Microsoft in an official blog post.
Mar. 16, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Wireless Power Bank in India at Rs. 2,499
After confirming its plans to launch a wireless product through ateaserlast week, Xiaomi has today launched its 10000mAh wireless power bank in India. Mi Wireless Power Bank: Specs and Features The Mi Wireless Power Bank is a Qi-certified power bank that supports10W fast wireless charging. The gadget measures 14.79 x 7.06 x 1.66 cm and weighs 230g. In case you don’t have a wireless gadget to take advantage of wireless charging, the power bank also comes with support for18W fast wired charging.
Mar. 16, 2020
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S to Launch March 23 in Singapore
Following the launch of theRedmi Note 9 ProandRedmi Note 9 Pro Maxlast week in India, Xiaomi is all set to add a new device to the lineup. In a tweet posted over the weekend, the company’s official Singapore account announced that it will launch the Redmi Note 9S in the country on March 23. While the company didn’t officially reveal any of the tech specs of the upcoming device, the teaser images seemingly confirm a quad-cam setup at the back and a punch-hole display upfront.
Mar. 15, 2020
These Wikipedia Editors Save the Web from Fake News and Misinformation
Wikipedia is a one-of-a-kind website that is run by the public and for the public. Now, as anyone with an internet connection can modify information on the website, sometimes misinformed users pose a great problem for Wikipedia. Recently we sawhow the website uses bots for several functionalities. However, there are some volunteers who save the website from misleading information and we never even come to know about it. One of these volunteers goes by the name of “Cgmusselman”, who believes in the website and the good it can bring to the communities.
Mar. 15, 2020
Facebook, Google and Twitter Should Appoint Officers to Remove Fake News: Delhi High Court
By issuing a notice, the Delhi High Court has given only a month’s time to social media giants to decide which of their officers will be removing the fake news and hate speeches that revolve around various social media platforms. The list includes companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter. It all started whena former RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) leader, KN Govindacharya filed a plea. It stated that various social media platforms are misusing the idea of free speech in the country to create a division between societies cause riots.
Mar. 15, 2020
Google Explains How the Soli Chip Works in the Pixel 4
Powered by Project Soli, Motion Sense is one of the highlight features of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, enabling users to perform various tasks with gestures. The chip that enables the feature is said to be the first integrated short-range radar sensor in a consumer smartphone. While Google engineers had earlier detailed some of the key aspects of the Soli chip and how it works, they’ve now revealed some more details about the technology, including its radar sensing principles, design of the signal processing and machine learning (ML) algorithms used to recognize human activity.
Mar. 15, 2020
Play as the US Presidential Candidate in This “Super Mario World” Rip-Off Game
We have all played Super Mario World in our childhood, right? Well, its time to play the game as the US Presidential Election candidate, Bernie Sanders! Confused? Don’t worry and follow along. As the US Presidential Election is approaching, a new free-to-play platform game is encouraging US citizens to go out and vote. The game, titled “Super Bernie World”, is a complete rip-off of “Super Mario World” by Nintendo. The only major difference is that you play as Bernie Sanders instead of Mario.
Mar. 15, 2020
The US Army Might Have an AI “Teammate” in Future Battles
Humanoid robots fighting wars may be a far fetched dream (or nightmare) as of now, but the use of AI in the military might make that happen real soon. The US Military is developing an AI system to improve military planning and conduct operations with ease. The system is known as theAided Threat Recognition from Mobile Cooperative and Autonomous Sensors (ATR-MCAS). This is an AI-enabled decision support agent that can recommend responses to the soldiers based on the threat.
Mar. 15, 2020
Dyson Corrale is a Hair Straightener that Costs Rs. 37,000
Dyson, the UK-based company is one of the most popular manufacturers of household products likecool air purifiersandhigh-tech vacuum cleaners. However, the company started to expand its product line by entering the beauty industry and launching products like the Dyson Airwrap that curls your hair without using any heat. Following the release of the hair curler, Dyson recently launched one of the most expensive (and high-tech, of course) hair straighteners – the Dyson Corrale.
Mar. 15, 2020
This App is My New Favorite Calendar App on iOS
Calendars are the most under-rated apps on our smartphones. They are there alright, but remain unnoticed. Apart from a few modifications here and there, most stock calendars have similar design language. They are flat and uninteresting. In comes the Vantage Calendar. Now, I am no calendar person, but I was blown away by this calendar app. Sadly, this app is only available for iOS and iPadOS users and it is unknown if it will come to the PlayStore soon.
Mar. 15, 2020
This Chrome Extension Lets You Easily Add a Table to Your Emails in Gmail
Ever wanted to seamlessly insert a table in Gmail? Worry not, there’s a Chrome extension for that. Dubbed Gmail Tables, the extension lets you create and add tables in emails within seconds. Gmail Tables comes with a variety of features including the option to tweak the colors for text, background, and borders. You can even customize the size of borders and tweak the number of header rows and columns as you desire.
Mar. 15, 2020
This Guy Built a Wooden Bladeless Fan from Scratch and It Looks Amazing
A bladeless fan is an interesting electronic appliance to keep in a house. However, most of them cost a fortune. Well, not if you make one for yourself. Well, a guy named Neil Paskin made a wooden bladeless fan from scratch using some glue and a cheap portable fan. In a 28-minute video, Neil Paskin from the YouTube channel “Pask Makes” built a bladeless fan simply using some wooden planks, some glue and a portable fan that he bought online.
Mar. 14, 2020
Apple Captured this 5-Hour Video in a Single Take Using the iPhone 11 Pro
The promotional tactics of the Cupertino-based tech giant have always been “top-notch” (man, this pun never gets old). Well, a fresh new video published by Apple showcases the camera capabilities as well as the battery capacity of their latest flagship – the iPhone 11 Pro. The video titled “A one-take journey through Russia’s iconic Museum” is a 5-hour video with some mesmerising views of one of the world’s biggest and most iconic museums.
Mar. 14, 2020
Canon EOS R5 Confirmed to Shoot 8K at 30 FPS Videos
Remember the time when we used to watch videos at 480p resolution? Well, times have definitely changed for the good. Now oursmartphones are capable of capturing videos at 8K. Well, it is time for the mirror-less cameras to gain this capability and Canon is at the frontline, bringing the feature for the first time in consumer-level cameras with its upcoming EOS R5 camera. At first, many did not believe when rumours about the 8K mode in Canon’s upcoming camera started to float around.
Mar. 14, 2020
Samsung Introduces “Galaxy Sanitizing Service” to Stop Coronavirus Spread from Phones
No matter how much you sanitize your hand, it all gets washed out as soon as you touch your filthy smartphone. According to a report, that smartphone in your hand or pocket has around 25,000 germs and bacteria per square inch. For context, a toilet seat contains 1,200 germs per square inch. So, with the aim of keeping smartphones clean, Samsung is planning to introduce a new program to disinfect users’ smartphones in any of its service centres.
Mar. 13, 2020
12 Best MIUI Themes to Make Your Xiaomi Device Look Like Stock Android
Love it or hate it, Xiaomi’s MIUI is one of the bestcustom Android skinsout there. The custom skin comes with plenty of interesting features not found in AOSP and it’seven better with MIUI 11. However, the overall look is too colorful, and some people, like me, prefer the look of stock Android. Well, if you’re someone who owns a Xiaomi device running MIUI but would rather fancy the stock Android look, read on, as we discuss 12 of the best MIUI themes that you can install on your device to make it look like you’re running stock Android:
Mar. 13, 2020
[UPDATE: Confirmed] Build 2020 Might be Cancelled Because of Coronavirus
In virtually identical statements posted across the official websites of these events, Microsoft said: .“In light of the global health concerns due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Microsoft is monitoring public health guidance in relation to in-person events. At this time, global health authorities have not issued guidance to avoid travel to this location. We are looking carefully at our event calendar as well as our presence at industry events in the coming months.
Mar. 13, 2020
Alleged OnePlus 8 Pro Spotted in the Hands of Robert Downey Jr.
OnePlus is rumored to unveil its newestOnePlus 8 seriessometime next month. We have seen a number of OnePlus 8 Pro leaks in the past but today’s leak comes from one of the most credible sources. OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted in the hands of popular Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr., who also happens to be OnePlus’ brand ambassador. The image where Robert Downey Jr. can be seen holding the OnePlus 8 Pro was reportedly posted on Instagram by director Sam Jones.
Mar. 13, 2020
Apple to Add ‘World-Facing’ 3D Depth Camera in 2020 iPhones: Report
A new report fromFast Companysuggests that at least one of the upcoming iPhones will feature a“world-facing” 3D depth sensor. The sensor will expand the potential of AR experiences on iPhones. According to industry sources, Apple has been working on a 3D laser depth sensor for its rear camera setup for at least two years now. And this time around, Apple seems to have shortlisted the feature and we could see it on iPhones that launch later this year.
Mar. 13, 2020
Google Employee in Bengaluru Tests Positive for Coronavirus
A Google employee at the company’s Bengaluru office has beentested positive for the novel coronavirusand the company has told all its employees to work from home. After Dell India and Mindtree, this is the third case where an employee of a tech giant has been diagnosed with coronavirus in the country. They were both found to test positive on their return from the U.S. “We can confirm that an employee from our Bangalore office has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Mar. 13, 2020
New MacBook Pro, MacBook Air with Scissor Keyboards to Launch in Q2, 2020
Apple will reportedly launch its next-gen MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops with the new scissor keyboards in the second quarter of this year. According to the latest investor note from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the devices will have a number of cost-cutting measures (referred to as ‘cost optimizations’), but none of that will apparently matter to the end-user. Apart from the revamped keyboard, the exact feature sets of the aforementioned models are yet to be revealed.
Mar. 13, 2020
Some Windows 10 Users Seeing Subtle Reminders to Update Their PCs
Microsoft has an infamous track record of forcing new Windows updates on its users,regardless of the build’s stability. The company has been striving to make its update process less aggressive in the recent past and now, the Redmond giant appears to be testing a new approach to politely remind users to update their systems. As spotted by Albacore on Twitter, Microsoft is finally taking it easy on Windows updates by adding a banner below the ‘Active hours’ section on the Update page.
Mar. 13, 2020
YouTube Replaces Trending Tab with ‘Explore’ on Android and iOS
After almosttwo years of testing, YouTube has finally started rolling out theExplore tabon its Android and iOS apps. The announcement was made earlier today on its support page. From now on, you will see the new ‘Explore’ tab in place of the Trending tab in the bottom navigation bar. The latter used to show the trending videos in your region. But, the aspect that makes the Explore tab different from the current Trending tab is that it allows you toeasily access new and fresh contentacross Gaming, Music, News, Movies, Fashion & Beauty categories.
Mar. 12, 2020
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with 64MP Quad-Camera, 33W Charger Launched at Rs. 14,999
Yes, the rumors have proven true. Xiaomi has today launched the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (which is a mouthful to say) in India, alongside theRedmi Note 9 Pro. And while the new Pro Max name may suggest that you are getting a lot of shiny new things in tow but that really isn’t the case when compared to the standard Note 9 Pro. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: Specs and Feature
Mar. 12, 2020
Airtel Has the Best Download Speeds and Network Quality in India
Airtel leads the race among the telecom operators in terms of download speed and consistency in quality among other parameters, according to a Tutela report. The report said that Airtel was the fastest network, offering amedian download speed of 7.4 Mbps.Vodafone Idea provided a download speed of 6.5 Mbps followed by Jio, which had a 5.3 Mbps median download speed. “Airtel had a noticeable lead for ‘excellent consistent quality’ nearly 10 per cent better than joint second-place Jio and Vodafone Idea,”it said.
Mar. 12, 2020
Best Smartwatch 2020: Top 10 Smartwatches to Choose From
The Apple Watch Series 5, is without a doubt, one of the best smartwatches you can buy right now and certainly way ahead of any competitor including Samsung. In fact, one can argue thatlast year’s Series 4was already a tightly-put product with almost all the major features in tow. However, the Apple Watch Series 5 brings some amazingnew features like Always-on display, compass sensor, 32GB of internal storage on the base variantand more.
Mar. 12, 2020
Disney+Hotstar Is in Beta Testing: Hotstar
In a surprise move, Hotstar app started showing up the newDisney+Hotstarlogo and Disney+ catalog on Wednesday morning. The partial rollout happened ahead of theMarch 29 launch date. Hotstar has now given an official statement regarding the situation. According to a Hotstar spokesperson, the changes being witnessed by Hotstar users are part of a limited beta testing.“A limited release of the beta version of the Disney+ Hotstar app is currently being tested with a small number of consumers, in preparation for the full-fledged app launch on 29th March,”a Hotstar spokesperson toldTechCrunch.
Mar. 12, 2020
E3 2020 Cancelled Because of Coronavirus Outbreak
While most of the companies expected to attend the event are yet to reveal their new plans, Microsoft’s Xbox head, Phil Spencer, has announced that the company will showcase its new games and gaming products via an online event in the coming weeks.“E3 has always been an important moment for Team Xbox.Given this decision, this year we’ll celebrate the next generation of gaming with the @Xbox community and all who love to play via an Xbox digital event.
Mar. 12, 2020
Adware Accounts for 72% of All Malware: Avast
Adware or software that hijacks a device in order to spam the user with unwanted ads now accounts for 72 per cent of all mobile malware, says a new report from cybersecurity firm Avast. The remaining 28 per cent consist of banking trojans, fake apps, lockers, and downloaders, according to statistics gathered by Avast’s Threat Lab experts. The data showed that the share of adware among all Android malware types increased by 38 per cent in the past year alone.
Mar. 12, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5G with 144Hz Display, 64MP Triple Camera Launched
The gaming smartphone segment may still be niche, well, at least the flagship space. But, there are select few phone makers who are fueling growth in this segment. This includesXiaomi-backed Black Shark,Asus ROG, and Nubia’s gaming-centric Red Magic brand. The latter has today taken the wraps off its much-awaited Nubia Red Magic 5G smartphone in China. And it’s the first phone with a 144Hz display and has the Snapdragon 865 chipset, 64MP triple camera, 55W fast-charging, and a lot more.
Mar. 12, 2020
Pixel 4a Alleged Hands-on Video Shows Snapdragon 730G
The leaks for Google Pixel 4a, the upcoming mid-range smartphone from Google are incoming from multiple sources at this point and they show no signs of slowing down. The latest one comes from reputable leakster Evan Blass, confirming the design and starting price of the handset. Earlier today, Evan Blass had tweeted a set of images of what looks like the official promotional billboards for the Pixel 4a. While the billboard appears to be a mockup, the promotional images present in them seem legit.
Mar. 12, 2020
Google Can Reportedly Pull Android Licenses if TV Makers Also Partner with Amazon
A new report suggests that Google may revoke Android licenses for companies that use competing platforms, such as Amazon’s Fire TV, for their smart TV devices. According toProtocol, Google’s licensing terms for Android categorically states that the search giant reserves the right to withdraw access to Google services for any device that runs a non-certified version of Android. The complex and restrictive licensing agreements were apparently confirmed by ‘multiple sources’, including one unidentified senior employee of a major TV manufacturer, who said the search giant just doesn’t allow companies to marketAndroid TVandFire TV devicessimultaneously.
Mar. 11, 2020
7 iOS 14 Leaks that I Am Most Excited About
iOS 14 Leaks: 7 Features We Are Most Excited About For those of you longing for the desired freedom to set their favorite apps as default may finally get a breakthrough. Though Apple isn’t yet going for the crazy home screen customization, some baby but notable improvements are on the cards. Heck, what are the other goodies iOS 14 has got in store? Well, it would be better to get into the heart of this iOS 14 leaks roundup to discover them.
Mar. 11, 2020
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Replaces Mukesh Ambani as Asia’s Richest Man
According to theBloomberg Billionaire index, a daily ranking of the world’s richest billionaires, Ma is now the 18th richest man in the world, while Ambani is ranked 19th. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Microsoft’s Bill Gates and legendary Wall Street investor, Warren Buffet, are currently ranked at the top three with $117 billion, $107 billion and $79.8 billion, respectively. Do note that this list is updated daily, and the aforementioned figures are for around Noon IST on Wednesday, March 11.
Mar. 11, 2020
Firefox Preview 4.0 for Android Released with Top Sites and Password Manager
Mozilla has started rolling out the latest version of Firefox Preview (v4.0.0) for Android. The newest update brings a handful of useful features includingtop sites,add-on support, and apassword manager. As you can see in the image below, Firefox has placed the top sites above the Open tabs section and below the Firefox Preview logo on the home page. You may add your favorite websites to Top sites section by tapping on the vertical three-dots icon found at the bottom right corner of the browser and choosing “Add to top sites”.
Mar. 11, 2020
Hotstar Changes Logo to Disney+ Hotstar, Launch Imminent
Early last month, now-former Disney CEO Bob Iger said in an earnings call that the company willlaunch the Disney+ streaming service in Indiaat the beginning of the new IPL season — March 29. Now, it seems Hotstar has started prepping for the imminent arrival of Disney’s collection of TV shows and movies on the platform, along with the new name — Disney+ Hotstar — which is now being reflected in the app icon and inside the home screen (on iOS) as can be seen from the screenshots below.
Mar. 11, 2020
How to Install Android Apps Not Available in Your Country
There are times when we want to install a cool new trending app or game, only to find out that the app is not available in our country. This can be pretty infuriating because there are many great apps not available in all countries. So, you must be wondering if there’s a way on Android to install apps not available in your region. Well, on Android, there’s always a way. And in this article, we bring the best and easiest way that you can use to install Android apps that are not available in your country.
Mar. 11, 2020
PUBG Mobile Pro League to be Held Online Due to Coronavirus
Tencent and PUBG Corporation on Wednesday announced that the PUBG Mobile Pro League will be converted into an online competition until further notice due ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The event will start from March 19 without any fan or audience presence. Meanwhile, one could enjoy the game via our live streaming platforms, the PUBGM India channels of Facebook and YouTube. “We adhere to all the guidance and recommended precautionary measures as we continue to welcome you to enjoy PUBG MOBILE,” the company added.
Mar. 11, 2020
Snapdragon 720G vs Snapdragon 730G: Which Is Better Among the Two?
Qualcomm recently launched the Snapdragon 720G chipset, which slots between the popular Snapdragon 712 and Snapdragon 730G chipsets. It’s the latest gaming-centric chipset from the company and aims to bring even enhanced gaming and connectivity features to consumers. But, the biggest question on your mind might be – How does the Snapdragon 720G compare to the Snapdragon 730G? Well, that’s exactly what we are here to find out today. Snapdragon 720G vs Snapdragon 730G: Specs
Mar. 11, 2020
Swiggy Announces Measures to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
With coronavirus cases on the rise,many companies are doing their bittoraise awareness about the deadly disease, and now, online food deliver platform, Swiggy, has announced a series of proactive measures to help minimize the spread of the disease in India. In an official press release, the company detailed several steps that it says will‘maintain a safe and healthy environment’for all its customers, employees, delivery partners and restaurant workers during this difficult period.
Mar. 11, 2020
The F(x)tec Pro1 is a Smartphone-Laptop Hybrid with a Flip-out Physical Keyboard
Physical keyboards in smartphones have become a myth at this point. There are only a handful of smartphones that rock a physical QWERTY keyboard in the market right now and F(x)tec Pro1 is one of those smartphones. This bulky handset is more like a spiritual successor of the BlackBerry smartphones, that will probably die withTCL breaking up with the company. However, the F(x)tec Pro1 will carry on the legacy of a physical keyboard in a smartphone in the market.
Mar. 10, 2020
The US Law Enforcers Are Using This Secret App to Track Smartphones
As the ClearView AI fiasco continues to unfold, a new report shows that the US law enforcers have been using a secret app to track smartphones for a long time. The report shows that many US law enforcement agencies signed contracts with a company that provided them with a smartphone tracking app. The Locate X app is created by a Virginia-based company, Babel Street. The company builds apps and services that utilise open-source data to provide valuable information.
Mar. 10, 2020
Bello Will Scan Your Belly Fat and Suggest You Proper Diet
If you think that maintaining your weight can keep you fit and healthy, then you might want to rethink that. For years it is known that muscle weighs more than fat. The fat layer that is under your belly can give rise to several metabolic issues that might affect your overall health. So, to keep your belly fat in check, Olive Healthcare has come up with a solution: Bello. Bello isa small handheld device that scans your bellyin just 3 seconds.
Mar. 10, 2020
EA Server Issues Led Pro FIFA Players to Play Rock, Paper, Scissors to Decide Match Winner
During an EA sponsored FIFA 20 tournament, a match between two pro FIFA players was decided by a virtual game of rock, paper and scissors. This ridiculous event took place due to server issues from EA’s end as the players could not connect with each other online. Supported by Red Bull, the Swiss FIFA pro player Shaun “Brandsha” Galea lost to the German competitor Hasan “Hasoo19” Eker in rock, paper and scissors as both players were unable to find each other to invite for a qualifier match for the FUT 20 Champions Cup.
Mar. 10, 2020
IBM Developing an AI Suitcase Robot to Guide the Visually Impaired
To help the visually impaired population of the world, IBM along with four other partners isdeveloping a suitcase-shaped robot with AI capabilities. This robot will act as a guide for the visually impaired individuals by alerting them about obstacles ahead. The idea generated when an IBM Japan employee with a visual imparity, Chieko Asakawa, was travelling for a business trip and pushing a suitcase. While she was pushing the suitcase in front of her, a light sparked inside her mind.
Mar. 10, 2020
India Finally Invested in Quantum Computing Research
We experience the benefits of computing every day in our lives. Since the inception of computers, it has evolved in many ways. Getting much more powerful each year with more and more computing power and advanced hardware. However, there are certain computing tasks no classical computers can handle, no matter how much horsepower it acquires. As no traditional computers on Earth can carry out tasks above a certain size and complexity, researchers are developing a new kind of computing to tackle these problems.
Mar. 10, 2020
A 100-Year Old Man in China Recovered from Coronavirus
The novel Coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 disease is deadly for everyone, especially for the elderly population of the world. However, a 100-year old Chinese man became the oldest patient to recover from the disease recently. The man is from Wuhan itself, where the virus originated back in January of this year. The man was born in February 1920 and he celebrated his centenary just last month. However, the centenarian was reportedly admitted to the Maternity and Child Care Hospital in Optics Valley, Wuhan on February 24.
Mar. 10, 2020
Researchers Developed a Robot Gripper That Can Hold a Jellyfish Without Hurting It
Researchers from Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Baruch College at the City University of New York have developed a special robot gripper that canhold soft and delicate organisms without harming them. The robot gripper developed by the researchers iscapable of grabbing and holding a jellyfish without causing any harmto the organism. Jellyfishes are one of the most delicate creatures on the planet.
Mar. 10, 2020
Reddit Teamed up with an SMS Hotline to Prevent Suicides
Reddit is a vast platform with a massive user-base. Within the platform, many users go through tough times and have suicidal thoughts. Reddit announced recently that they have teamed up with an SMS hotline service to help these users and provide them with proper counselling. The social media platform have collaborated with the Crisis Text Line which is a free SMS service for users in the US. The Crisis Text Line is responsible for offeringfree and confidential support to those who are suffering from depressionand mental health problems.
Mar. 9, 2020
15 MIUI Settings You Should Change Right Now
With the release of MIUI 11, Xiaomi has taken great effort in segregating the crammed MIUI settings page into a clean and categorized form. However, there are some MIUI settings that are still hidden from users’ plain sight. Apart from that, some useful settings are disabled by default, that we think, should be used more often on Mi, Redmi, or Poco devices. So in this article, we bring you a list of 15 best MIUI Settings that you should change right now.
Mar. 9, 2020
“Connected” Looks Like a Fun Movie About Tech Going Against Humans
As AI and robotics continue to develop day by day, tech pundits are still concerned about the negative impacts of these technologies. As we are getting so much dependent on electronic devices, sometimes we forget that we are social beings and not social media beings. Sony Pictures’ upcoming animated movie, “Connected”, plans to explore this concept in-depth and want to warn us about what could happen if technology turns against humans.
Mar. 9, 2020
Apple Watch Series 6 May Have Blood Oxygen Monitoring: Report
Apple is apparently working to increase the number of health-related features in its smartwatches by adding new functionalities and improving some of the existing ones in the coming days. That’s according to9to5Mac, which claims that snippets found within theiOS 14code has revealed that the Apple Watch will add the ability to detect blood oxygen levels (SpO2) for the first time. According to the report, the new functionality will allow the Apple Watch to monitor the wearer’s blood oxygen level and send out notifications if it detects that the saturation has fallen below a certain threshold.
Mar. 9, 2020
YouTuber Made a Cyber-Bike Inspired from Tesla’s Cybertruck
The popular vlogger published a video (below) on his YouTube Channel on February 3rd and in the video, he is seen to ride an electric bike that features a design similar to the Cybertruck design. Confused? So was I. Now, the actual bike is made by a company called SUPER73, that makes electric bikes. So, as the story goes, SUPER73 reached out to the YouTuber to test out their upcoming electric bike.
Mar. 9, 2020
How to Extend C Drive Space on Windows 10
Windows has a disk partitioning system where C drive generally stores all the system files and program installation files. Those who have smaller storage capacity or the ones who play heavy games know that someday or the other, the paucity of space in C drive pops up. And the storage issue with C drive has become significantly worse after Microsoft started pushingWindows updatesthat are cached and stored in the C drive for recovery purposes.
Mar. 9, 2020
Paytm Bank Has the Highest Success Rate for UPI Payments: MeitY Report
Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has scored a higher success rate of UPI transactions than most major banking players such as Axis Bank,Yes Bank, HDFC Bank and the State Bank of India (SBI), among others, according to a report from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Technical declines here represent UPI transactions that failed due to a technical issue. Paytm Payments Bank said this confirms its superiority to technology infrastructure which has been the key reason for its success.
Mar. 9, 2020
Redmi K30 Pro Might Feature LCD Panel With In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Xiaomi has revealed that it has successfully implemented anin-display fingerprint scanner under an LCD screen, raising speculations that the new technologymay be used in the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro. The announcement was made on Chinese social media site, Weibo, by Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing, who posted a video showing the under-display scanner working exactly as expected under what’s said to be an LCD screen. He further claimed that not only is the new technology working like a charm, it is actually ready for mass production, raising speculations that the company might use it in one of its upcoming smartphones, like theRedmi K30 Pro.
Mar. 9, 2020
This Puzzle Game Lets You Create an Antidote for the Coronavirus
As the COVID-19 continues to claim more lives, scientists around the world are working round the clock to come up with a cure or a vaccine. Now, they have turned to fellow citizen scientists to help them create an antidote or at least get the process started, by giving the general public a puzzle game to play! The University of Washington Center for Game Science launched the game “Foldit” back in 2008 to help find cures for cancer, AIDS and a whole lot of diseases.
Mar. 9, 2020
Uhive: A Secure Social Media Platform that Shares Its Earnings
People are spending more and more time on social media platforms. And why won’t they — all their friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and relatives are on one platform or the other, or all of them. Not only does it make it easier to remain connected but it’s also free. That said, while we are not paying any money on these platforms out of our pockets, we are paying with our privacy and data.
Mar. 9, 2020
Upcoming Phones Will Detect Live Skin with this New Face Scanning Tech
Trinamix, a subsidiary of the second-largest chemical manufacturer – BASF SE, has developed a new algorithm thatuses existing infrared technology and dot projectors to detect and identify the type of materialan object is made of. Now, the tech is able to identify and detect different materials by identifying the deflected light from the infrared sensors and the dot projectors individually. This meansit individually measures the distance of each backscatter of the dots projectedfrom the object.
Mar. 9, 2020
Vivo Android 10 Rollout Will Start March 14 With the Nex 3 5G
Chinese smartphone maker, Vivo, has revealed a new timeline for rolling out Android 10 to its smartphones after the original time-frame was postponed because of thecoronavirus outbreak. In a post on its official Chinese forums, the company said that the rollout of Android 10-based Funtouch OS 10 will start with theVivo Nex 3 5Gon March 14. Thereafter, the update will hit a number of other devices, including the Vivo X27, X27 Pro, Z5 and more.
Mar. 9, 2020
Google Play Store Removes AnTuTu Apps for Alleged Cheetah Mobile Links
As part of its continuedactions against Cheetah Mobilefor severe violations of its Play Store policies, Google last week removed all AnTuTu apps from its online app store, alleging the makers of the popular benchmarking app to be a ‘related account’ of the infamous Chinese developer. As of Monday, no AnTuTu apps could be spotted on the Google Play Store, with AnTuTu 3D Bench, AnTuTu Benchmark and the new AI evaluation software, AITUTU, all removed from the platform in one fell swoop over the weekend.
Mar. 9, 2020
7 New Windows 10 Features Coming with the 20H1 Update
1. Redesigned Cortana The significant change with Cortana is in terms of usability. As part of the new conversational Cortana experience, Microsoft makes it possible toresize Cortanaand place it wherever you prefer. You can reposition Cortana by dragging the title bar, just like how you do with other applications or maximize to view it in full screen.Credits: Microsoft The redesigned Cortana interface finally goes easy on the voice-centric search approach.Users are now shown a search text box beside the Voice input buttonto encourage text searches.
Mar. 8, 2020
Android 11 Will Prompt Users to Place Device Correctly on Wireless Chargers
Google recentlyreleased the first developer preview of Android 11earlier than expected and well, the upcoming Android updatehas introduced a lot of interesting features. One of those features includes a prompt when users place a device incorrectly on wireless chargers. The feature, discovered by Redditor “jotafett“, will supposedly display a prompt message that will tell users to place the device correctly on the wireless charger. Sometimes when users place devices on wireless chargers,the phone might slip or slide awaya little bit.
Mar. 8, 2020
Apple Sent Friendly Care Packages that Includes iPads to Employees in China
Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, China has become the eye of the storm for the virus, as it continues to spread around the world. Many countries around the world are taking huge precautionary steps by diagnosing travellers from China for the virus that they may carry. In this dark time, Apple mailed friendly care packages to employees who are stuck in China’s Wenzhou city and the Hubei province. This package is to comfort the employees and their families.
Mar. 8, 2020
Check Out This 24k Gold Plated Galaxy S20 That Costs Around 4 Lakh Rupees
Yes, luxury smartphones are a thing now! Until now, it was a thing for iPhones, as many luxury design companies pick up the latest iPhones and modify it with premium materials like gold, diamonds, titanium and what not. Now, its time for Samsung to enter this category, as a company made a 24k gold plated Samsung Galaxy S20 series. A London-based luxury design company, Goldgenie, has recently launched a customised version of the Galaxy S20 series.
Mar. 8, 2020
How to Enable Chrome Themes on Microsoft Edge
The new Microsoft Edgenot only has a new logobut also comes with awhole lot of new features. As the company switched to theChromium-based engine for the new Edge, it now supports extensions from the Chrome Web Store. However, this article is not about any utility features of the browser, but it is for anyone who likes to personalise their experience by adding a customised theme. Yes, Microsoft Edge now supports Chrome themes that will completely change the look of the browser.
Mar. 8, 2020
Hyundai’s New Concept EV Comes with Joysticks Instead of a Steering Wheel
A lot of electric cars have been making their way to the market, but this new crazy concept EV from Hyundai is nothing like you have seen before. Hyundai’s new concept EV “Prophecy” comes with joysticks instead of a steering wheel. Yup, you read that right. The Hyundai Prophecy brings a lot of cool tech but one of the most unique features of the Prophecy is in its interior. The car does not have a steering wheel!
Mar. 8, 2020
Indian Government Now Allows In-Flight WiFi for Domestic Flights
Till now, there were only two countries that restricted internet access in domestic flights – India and North Korea. However, the Indian government amended the aviation rules to strike-out that restriction recently. Indian airlines were not allowed to provide in-flight WiFi services as the country still follows an age-old rule/precaution. The rule states that no one is allowed to use mobile service whilst the aircraft is cruising in the sky as theradio waves from the mobile devices could interfere with the flight’s radio waves.
Mar. 8, 2020
Lost iPhone Found by Disney Employee Still Works After Being Under Water for 2 Months
The first iPhones with an IP rating were the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus that came with an IP67 rating. With their latest models, the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro series, Apple updated that rating to IP68. This means that the iPhone 11 is capable of remaining under 2 metres of water for 30 minutes. The iPhone 11 Pro models, however, can endure under 4 metres for 30 minutes. However, for a couple who lost their iPhone 11 in Disney World Resort, the IP rating was just a mere number.
Mar. 8, 2020
Mumbai-Based Photographer Won Apple’s Photgraphy Contest With This Picture
Every year Apple invites iPhone photographers around the world to send their best pictures. The company then selects a handful of pictures from thousands of submissions. This year, Apple selected six pictures and one of these pictures was clicked by a Mumbai-based photographer. The criteria for this year was touse the recently introduced “night mode” featurethat comes with the latest iPhone 11 and 11 Pro series. The company received thousands of submissions from photographers all around the globe.
Mar. 8, 2020
Watch the Google Assistant Rap Eminem’s Godzilla in This Video
Google Assistant has been getting a lot of cool features over time, and recently, the voice assistant got the ability toread a webpage aloud. This led users to get creative with the feature and well, one user made the Assistant rap Eminem’s Godzilla. And like a liar’s pant, she was on fire! You can check out the YouTube video (below) ofGoogle Assistant reading out the lyrics of the popular rap song – Godzillaby Eminemfrom his latest album “Music To Be Murdered By”.
Mar. 8, 2020
Xiaomi’s Intelligent Visual Ear Pick is Actually Neat
Xiaomi is a company that has invested in several small companies that make unusual products. Yes, the Xiaomi brand name is used for many products other than just smartphones. One such product is the intelligent visual earpick that was launched recently by Xiaomi Youpin. Xiaomi Youpin is mainly a shopping platform for the company that deals with products like vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, electronic toothbrushes and other daily items. One of their recent products is the Bebird Visual Ear Pick X7 Pro.
Mar. 7, 2020
AMD Reveals Roadmap for 5nm CPUs
If you’ve been following AMD’s CPU lineup, you might have noticed the absence of “7nm+” upon referring Zen 3 and the company now refers to it as “7nm”. As pointed out byAnandTech, this is because 7nm+ was initially used to refer to an “advanced version of 7nm”. TSMC uses the nomenclature N7 to refer to the basic version using DUV (Deep UltraViolet lithography), N7P – second-gen of N7 using DUV and N7+, which is the EUV (Extreme UltraViolet lithography) version of N7.
Mar. 7, 2020
OnePlus 8 May Have 5G mmWave Support, Hints APK Teardown
OnePlus is expected to unveil itsOnePlus 8 seriesin the second week of April, likely on April 14. A new APK teardown of the latest OnePlus Launcher done by XDA editor-in-chief Mishaal Rahman hints at the device’s availability on Verizon and support for NFC customization wallpapers. The teardown was done onOnePlus Launcher v4.3.3that recently got rolled out in Google Play Store. The latest update brings an AMOLED black theme for OnePlus Shelf and the ability to hide icon labels.
Mar. 7, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro Tops DxOMark with 124 Points
Oppo unveiled its flagship smartphone, theOppo Find X2 Proyesterday. DxOMark has now published its camera review of the handset and has given an overall score of 124, matching the score ofMi 10 Pro. To put that in perspective, Apple’s flagship iPhone 11 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus scores a comparatively lower 117 while Pixel 4 scores 112. On the other hand, they point out some drops in detail towards the edges of medium-range zoom shots, unreliable HDR on portrait mode, and a slight lack of detail in ultra-wide images.
Mar. 6, 2020
WWDC 2020 May be Cancelled Because of the Coronavirus Crisis
Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC, may be the next big-ticket event in the tech industry to be cancelled because of thespiraling coronavirus crisisthat some health professionals believe is fast approaching pandemic proportions. Believed to have been first reported byThe Verge,local authorities in the Californian county of Santa Clara has issued an advisory, saying residents should postpone or cancel“mass gatherings and large community events where large numbers of people are within arm’s length of one another”until the situation is under control.
Mar. 6, 2020
DuckDuckGo Releases a List of 5,326 Web Trackers
DuckDuckGo has been trying to protect user privacy since its first launch, and since then the company has released extensions, browsers, and more to help users avoid trackers on the web. While doing all of this, the company had been creating a master list of trackers used on the internet, which is what it uses to power its own tracker-protection as well. Today, the company has publicly released this list of trackers, allowing anyone to access it.
Mar. 6, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S Spotted on WPC
From the looks of it, the listed product image resembles the Mi Air 2 TWS earphones. The charging case seen on the image is also similar to what you get with the Mi Air 2 TWS earbuds. Another information the Wireless Power Consortium listing has revealed is the charging speed. According to WPC, theMi True Wireless Earphones 2S will charge at a maximum of 2.5W. Judging by the presence of “S” in the model name, we could expect these earbuds to be a lite version of possibly the Mi Air 2 TWS.
Mar. 6, 2020
Oppo Watch with ColorOS and VOOC Charging Launched at 1499 Yuan
Alongside the launch of itsOppo Find X2flagship series, the company has also taken the wraps off its first-ever smartwatch,the Oppo Watch, at an event in China. It may hold a ton of similarities to the Apple Watch but they are limited to just the design. Oppo Watch brings along a curved display, VOOC charging, and ColorOS as well. Oppo Watch: Specs and Features As you may have already seen in the teasers, Oppo Watch holds a strong resemblance to the Apple Watch.
Mar. 6, 2020
Apple, Google Cracking Down on Coronavirus Apps
Google and Apple have begun taking action on fake mischievous apps to fight new coronavirus-related misinformation on their app stores. Apple is removing all coronavirus-related mobile software not from recognized health organizations or the government, reports CNBC. Google, on the other hand, has stopped throwing results if someone search about coronavirus on its Play Store. Some of these apps used public data from reliable sources like the World Health Organization (WHO) to create dashboards or live maps.
Mar. 6, 2020
Reliance Jio Wants to Hike Data Prices to Rs 20 per GB
Havingincreased its tariffsthrice inquick successionover the past few months, Reliance Jio is now prepping several more price hikes in the coming days. According to IANS,India’s largest cellular service providerhas proposed to gradually increase data prices in the country to Rs. 20 per GB from Rs. 15 per GB currently. The company also supported TRAI’s decision to mandate a floor price for wireless data service, but urged the regulator not to go the same route with voice tariff because it will adversely affect the poorer sections of society.
Mar. 6, 2020
SpaceX will Send Three Tourists to the International Space Station Next Year
SpaceX will be using its Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft for this trip. The tickets will cost around $55 million. Out of the three tourist seats, one has already been booked, according toThe New York Times. “This history-making flight will represent a watershed moment in the march toward universal and routine access to space,”said Axiom CEO Michael Suffredini.“This will be just the first of many missions to ISS to be completely crewed and managed by Axiom Space – a first for a commercial entity.
Mar. 6, 2020
Redmi Could Debut the First Dimensity 800 Phone: Report
MediaTek announced its 5G-enabledDimensity 800chipset last December. The chipset is intended to bring 5G support in midrange smartphones for the masses. While no major smartphone brand has announced MediaTek Dimensity 800 phones so far, a tipster claims that Redmi would be the first brand to make use of the chipset. The claim was made by a popular tipster on Weibo who goes by the name Digital Chat Station. While the tipster does not explicitly mention the device that would harness the power of Dimensity 800, we could expect it to be the upcoming Redmi Note 9 Pro, at least in China.
Mar. 5, 2020
10 Best Slow Motion Video Apps for Android
Today’s flagship smartphones pack cameras which rival even the DSLRs. One of the most fascinating features of a flagship smartphone camera is the ability to record slow-motion videos. Not only the slow-motion videos look cool, they also provide an extra layer of creativity. Slow motion effects can make a mundane video really fun to watch and provide a completely different viewing experience. So, if you don’t own a flagship Android device but still want to enjoy and create slow-motion videos, here are some of the best slow motion video and camera apps for Android that can help you do just that.
Mar. 5, 2020
Twitter Is Testing Vanishing Tweets Called ‘Fleets’
Twitter has started testing a new feature that allows users to post transient tweets that vanish after 24 hours. Called ‘Fleets‘, the the experimental new feature is currently being tested only in Brazil, but Twitter says it might be rolled out to other regions in the coming days. In a post on its official Brazilian blog, Twitter said that the fleeting tweets will provide users with a new way to share their‘ideas and momentary opinions’.
Mar. 5, 2020
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard: Recover Lost Data with Ease
If you have not created multiple backups of your files, chances are that sooner or later you are going to lose your data. Whether it’s due to a hardware failure, accidental deletion, software corruption, or real-world catastrophe, everyone has to deal with data loss at least once in their life. Chances are that you have stumbled upon this article because you are already facing this problem and looking for a solution.
Mar. 5, 2020
I Used the Galaxy Buds+, I Love Them, but I’ll Stick with the Galaxy Buds
I had bought theGalaxy S10when it launched in India, and I got myself the Galaxy Buds as well, and honestly, I really liked them even though they had their flaws. So, when Rupesh got back from San Francisco with the new Buds+ in his bag, I was quick to take them off his hands to try them out for myself, and see how they worked out. A New Glossy Look
Mar. 5, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5G ‘Transparent Edition’ Will Show Off Internal Hardware
Expected to be launched March 12th, Nubia’s next-gen gaming smartphone, theRed Magic 5G, will apparently also have a ‘Transparent Edition’ featuring a see-through back cover that will show-off some of the high-end hardware inside the phone. According to a teaser video that has apparently since been taken down, the transparent cover will give us a look at the active cooling fan spinning inside the phone as it tries to keep the device’s thermals in check.
Mar. 5, 2020
OnePlus Launches Doorstep After-Sales Service in India
After six months of pilot testing, OnePlus has today launched its doorstep after-sales service in India. The service is available across Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. “The new doorstep service initiative brings to life our commitment to ensure a premium, burdenless experience for our community across all areas, including after-sales service. As a community-centric brand, we constantly strive to set new global benchmarks when it comes to designing innovative user-driven experiences.
Mar. 5, 2020
Play Store Reportedly Working on a Mini Game Easter Egg
Google is apparently working on an offline endless mini game for the Play Store, similar to what we have on Chrome with theT-Rex runner. The game is not widely accessible on Play Store just yet. The mini-game was first spotted by mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi last week. The existence of the game was also confirmed by renowned app reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wongearlier today. pic.twitter.com/f4tY2mjYuG As you can see in the above GIF, the game involves collecting bubbles from an air balloon without getting the balloon punctured.
Mar. 5, 2020
Realme 6 with 90Hz Punch-hole Display, Helio G90T Launched at Rs. 12,999
Alongside theRealme 6 Pro, the Chinese giant has also launched the standard Realme 6 today at its event in New Delhi. It’s being pitched as a successor to last year’s Realme 5 Pro instead of the lower-end Realme 5. Realme is confident that it’s offering you a great 90Hz display, gaming-centric MediaTek chipset, 64MP quad-camera system, and blazing-fast charging speeds. Realme 6: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, the company has taken inspiration from comets to offer you two stunning colors.
Mar. 5, 2020
Realme Band with Color Display, Heart Rate Monitoring Launched at Rs. 1,499
Aftertalking upandteasingits fitness band for the past few months, Realme Band was officially unveiled today, alongside the Realme 6 series at an event in New Delhi. This is the company’sfirst attempt at a fitness trackerbut I would like to see it as yet another assault onXiaomi’s dominancein India. For a first attempt, Realme Band has got a lot of sweet features, including a colored display, heart rate and sleep monitoring, 9 sport modes, notifications support, USB charging, and a lot more.
Mar. 5, 2020
Xiaomi’s New Smart Lamp Doubles as a Home Heater
While Xiaomi is most famously known for its smartphones which are mostly value-for-money propositions, the company is big on creating ecosystem products as well; and in a lot of cases, Xiaomi opts to crowdfund these products, allowing users to get their hands on these devices at a lower price than for what they would retail. The latest addition to Xiaomi’s crowdfunding projects is a smart lamp that doubles up as a room heater.
Mar. 5, 2020
[Update: Netflix too] Apple Reportedly Pulls Out of SXSW 2020
South by Southwest, or SXSW as it is more commonly known, is one of the few tech events on the horizon that hasn’t been canceled yet due to the coronavirus outbreak. However, it seems that Apple has joined a growing list of companies canceling their presence at the event. The report comes from Variety, which says that the Cupertino giant has canceled its plans to go to SXSW, and has also canceled its plans to premiere new Apple TV+ shows that were slated to be first-shown at the event.
Mar. 4, 2020
5 GPS Alternatives You Should Know
GPS has become the de-facto medium and almost synonymous with the Global satellite navigation system(GNSS). Part of the reason is that GPS is the oldest navigation system. It was started in 1978 by the US Defense. However, there are other navigation systems also like GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, Quasi-Zenith and the recently announced NavIC by India. So in this article, we take a look at all the GPS alternatives in great detail and compare them point by point.
Mar. 4, 2020
Apple Planning to Launch 14.1-inch MacBook Pro with Mini-LED Display: Ming-Chi Kuo
Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released yet another investor note in which he reveals that the Cupertino giant is working on a total of six new products that will feature a Mini-LED display. According to Kuo, Apple’s upgrade to the 13-inch MacBook Pro model will come in the form of a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro (that sounds plausible, considering the 15-inch MBP wasupgraded to a 16-inch modellate last year), and that the new MacBook Pro will pack in a Mini-LED display.
Mar. 4, 2020
Cryptocurrency Ban in India Lifted
In what can only be seen as an unexpected move, the Supreme Court has lifted the ban on cryptocurrency trading in India today. The court hasstruck down the restraints that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had imposedclose to two years ago. This is a momentous decision, one that surely makes it a joyous occasion for crypto traders in the country. The court hearing was chaired by a 3-judge bench comprising – Justices R F Nariman, Aniruddha Bose, and V Ramasubramanian.
Mar. 4, 2020
Facebook Revamps Its Libra Plans Under Pressure from Government, Regulators
Hit by regulators and political pressure, Facebook is reportedly planning to now offer digital versions of government-backed currencies, including the US dollar and the euro, apart from thecryptocurrency Libra. According to a report in The Information on Tuesday, the social networking giant would also delay the roll out of its digital currency by several months. According to the report, Facebook Calibra wallet, originally slated to launch this summer, is now coming out in October.
Mar. 4, 2020
Google I/O 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Fears
Google I/O is important for a whole variety of reasons including the in-person developer focused events that the company holds for Android developers. The event is also where we usually learn more about features the Mountain View giant is working on for the next big release of Android —Android 11this year. It remains to be seen how Google decides to unveil those features to developers and Android enthusiasts this year, but it’s highly possible that the company decides to hold an online event to reveal more about Android 11 and the APIs that come with it.
Mar. 4, 2020
How to Check if Your Smartphone Has NavIC Support
NavIC has just been announced for commercial use and it’s already making news among the smartphone users in India. In case, you are unaware,NavICis an indigenous navigation system developed by India and is supposed to become India’s GPS alternative. Smartphone users are asking if their existing smartphones will support the new technology or does NavIC require a hardware component. So to answer all these questions, we bring you a simple guide to check if your smartphone has NavIC support or not.
Mar. 4, 2020
WhatsApp Dark Mode Now Available on Android and iOS
Afterrolling out the Dark Modevia the beta channel last January, WhatsApp has now finally started rolling out the much-awaited feature to the stable version on both Android and iOS. As is to be expected, the Dark Theme will reduce eye-strain in low-light environments, save battery life and look classy while at it. Users on Android 10 and iOS 13 can use dark mode by enabling it in their phone settings, while folks running Android 9 and below can enable it from within WhatsApp Settings by going over to Chats > Theme and then select ‘Dark’.
Mar. 4, 2020
ISRO Postpones GISAT-1 Launch Due to Technical Issue
Owing to technical reasons, the launch of India’s first Geo Imaging Satellite-1 (GISAT-1) scheduled for March 5 evening has been postponed, the Indian space agency announced on Wednesday. Earlier a senior official had said the countdown for the Thursday satellite launch would begin at 3.43 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indian space agency said GISAT-1 would provide real time image of large area of region of interest at frequent intervals. It will also enable quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events and any short term events.
Mar. 4, 2020
YouTube Music Gets Redesigned ‘Now Playing’ Screen on Android
Google has started rolling out a redesigned “Now Playing” screen on YouTube Music. The revamped interface makes it easier toaccess song lyricsthat got added in the previous update. The major change with this redesign has got to be theaddition of Repeat and Shuffle buttons in the Now Playing screen. Until now, such essential features were hidden inside the menu, thereby causing inconvenience to users. The Repeat and Shuffle buttons replace the Like and Dislike buttons that were previously present on either side of the ‘Previous’ and ‘Next’ playback controls.
Mar. 4, 2020
OnePlus 8 Pro With 30W Reverse Wireless Charging to Launch April 14: Reports
A new report fromTechRadarclaims that the OnePlus 8-series will be unveiled in the second week of April, seemingly confirming recent rumors that the lineupwill be announced earlier than usual. While the exact date remains a mystery, noted leakster, Ishaan Agarwal(@ishanagarwal24), says it might happen on April 14th. It will also apparently be a ‘global announcement’, meaning OnePlus is planning to release the device(s) simultaneously in most of its major markets around the world.
Mar. 4, 2020
TikTok’s Parent ByteDance Launches Resso in India
After almost three months of testing, TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has finally launched itsmusic streaming service Ressoin India. The app isavailable on both Android and iOS platforms. According toTechCrunch, Resso has signed deals with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Beggars Group, T-Series, Saregama, Zee Music, YRF Music, Times Music, Tips, Venus and Shemaroo, Speed Records, Anand Audio, Lahiri Music, Divo and Muzik 247 to make their library available on the app.
Mar. 4, 2020
How to Enable WhatsApp Dark Mode on Android and iPhone
After many a false start over the past year, WhatsApp has finallystarted rolling out the much-awaited Dark Modeon both Android and iOS. It will soon be available globally, adding a fresh look and feel to a familiar experience. It will not only reduce eye strain in low light environments, but should also increase battery life, so if you want to enable the new feature, here’s how you do it on your Android device or your iPhone.
Mar. 4, 2020
Microsoft Edge Canary, Chrome Beta Gets Dedicated PiP Button in Global Media Controls
Microsoft Edge has gained support for a dedicated Picture in Picture (PiP) button in Global Media controls on its Canary channel. According to a post on Microsoft’s Tech Community, the feature got added in Microsoft Edge Canary version 82.0.442.0. For the uninitiated, Global Media Controls is a handy feature that lets you quickly play, pause, and skip tracks right from the top right corner of your browser without leaving the current tab.
Mar. 3, 2020
YouTube for Android Gets Improved Accessibility and Channel Filters
YouTube for Android has gained two new features: Accessibility and Channel Filters. The features were first spotted by Android Police. The Accessibility feature lets youset timeouts for player controls. The feature provides various options – 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 30 seconds to decide when the player controls disappear from the video playback screen. If your device is running on Android 10, you will get an additional option named “Use device settings”.
Mar. 3, 2020
Facebook Messenger on iOS Redesigned to Be Clutter-Free, 2x Faster
Facebook has rebuilt theMessenger appfor iOS from the ground up, as part of its ‘Project LightSpeed’ revamp, which the company says will make for a“faster, smaller, and simpler”app that will“load twice as fast and be one-fourth its original size.”The new version of the app has just started rolling out on the App Store in the US and will be available globally over the next few weeks. There’s no word on when (or if) the Android version of the app will receive a similar treatment.
Mar. 3, 2020
How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Using 4K YouTube to MP3
Today millions and millions of people are spending more time on YouTube than on any other video streaming platform. While there are many reasons to love YouTube, my favorite thing about this platform is content diversity. Since 99% of content on YouTube is created by individual creators and small studios, we get access to unique content that otherwise would not have been possible. And while video format makes sense for most of YouTube, I do prefer to convert and consume some YouTube videos as audio files.
Mar. 3, 2020
March ‘Pixel Feature Drop’ Brings New Emojis, Dark Mode Scheduling, and More
Google has started rolling out its second ‘Pixel Feature Drop’ that brings a whole set of new features, along with improvements, March security patches, and bug fixes for Pixel devices. Notably, the update brings much-awaited features likeDark Mode SchedulingandCards & Passesaccess via a press of the power button, among other things. New Motion Sense Gestures Until now, Pixel 4 users were able to change music tracks using Motion Sense Gestures. The latest Pixel feature dropbrings theability to pause and resume musicthat got introduced in theAndroid 11 Developer Previewto the masses.
Mar. 3, 2020
Moto Razr Foldable India Launch on March 16; Right Pricing Key for Survival?
Motorola launched its first foldable smartphone,the Motorola Razr, earlier last year. It’s a nostalgia-filled modern take on the company’s popular Moto Razr V3 clamshell from over 15 years ago. Well, nostalgia aside, if you are someone who has been looking forward to buying the Razr foldable, then you may be in luck as it is launching in India on March 16. Talking about the specifications, Moto Razrsports a 6.6-inch pOLED foldable screenwith a 21:9 aspect ratio on the inside and a 2.
Mar. 3, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5G with 144Hz Display, SD865 Launches on March 12
The niche gaming smartphone market will seeBlack Shark 3as its newest addition later today. But, even before the device goes official, its competitor Nubia has announced the launch date for its much-awaitedNubia Red Magic 5Ggaming smartphone. As you can see in the image below, Nubia Red Magic 5G willofficially be unveiled on March 12in China. It is another gaming phone, a successor toRed Magic 3Sfrom last year, and includes a myriad of meaningful upgrades.
Mar. 3, 2020
Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro with Snapdragon 865, Trigger Buttons, and 65W Charging Launched
The Xiaomi-backed gaming phone maker Black Shark has added two new phones to its growing gaming portfolio today. The Black Shark 3 and 3 Pro were today unveiled at an event in China and they both boast a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, triple rear cameras, 65W super-fast charging, and a host of gaming-oriented features. Black Shark 3: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Black Shark has built upon its existing design DNA but refined the overall approach to offer a more symmetrical rear panel for comfortable gaming sessions on the Black Shark 3.
Mar. 2, 2020
[UPDATE: Price in India] Oppo Launches “Enco Free” Wireless Earbuds
Oppo Enco Free: Specs and Features Oppo’s spin-off company Realme recently launched theRealme Buds Air, whichclones the Apple AirPodsdesign through and through. Oppo Enco Free truly wireless earbuds, on the other hand, only draw inspiration from the AirPods. The earbuds and charging case design may look similar but the Chinese giant has added its own flair to set Enco Free apart from the competition. The charging case, as you can see, has the Oppo branding front and center with an LED indicator.
Mar. 2, 2020
Black Shark 3 Will Come with Customisable Voice Controls In-Game
The next gaming phone from Black Shark — Black Shark 3 — is launching tomorrow, and the teasers are coming non-stop. After revealing that the upcoming gaming smartphone will come withmagnetic charging, and mechanical triggers, and revealing theAnTuTu scoreof the phone, we now have another teaser from the company. According to a new poster posted on Chinese microblogging website Weibo, the Black Shark 3 will come with an in-game customisable voice control feature allowing users to activate certain in-game actions using voice commands.
Mar. 2, 2020
iPhone Production May Not Improve Before Q2, Says Ming-Chi Kuo
The closing of the LG Innotek factory in South Korea is believed to have hit Apple especially hard because the company supplies camera modules for the iPhone. Shipments from iPhone camera lens supplier Genius Electronic Optical has also fallen significantly over the last month, said Kuo. According to him, there is about a month of stock still available, but production is only expected to restart by May at the earliest.
Mar. 2, 2020
Nokia 9.2 PureView Concept Renders Show Notch-Less Display, Quad-Cam Setup
Renowned designer, Ben Geskin, has released a CAD render of the upcoming Nokia 9.2 PureView smartphone, showing a circular camera housing at the back with a quad-cam setup and a notch-less full-screen display upfront. There’s also no physical fingerprint scanner on the back, which suggests the presence of an in-display scanner. Do note that the render is only a concept and not based on any leaks, which means we can’t really tell whether the actual device will look anything like the image below.
Mar. 2, 2020
Snapdragon 865 to Support NaVIC After Software Update, Confirms Qualcomm
What it means in essence is that most devices powered by the Snapdragon 865 should probably support NaVIC at some stage, although, the final decision on whether to enable the feature or not will still rest with the OEM. However, as pointed out by Kalantri, for a device to support the technology, it will still need to have radio frequency (RF) support for L5 band, which is different from the L1 band that receives signals from GPS satellites.
Mar. 2, 2020
Xiaomi Teases 40W Mi Charge Turbo Wireless Charging
Xiaomi’s Vice President Chang Cheng has teased the company’s upgraded 40W wireless charging technology – Mi Charge Turbo in a recent post on Weibo. According to the teaser video posted by Mr. Cheng, Xiaomi’s 40W wireless charging solution is capable of filling57% (2,280mAh) of a 4,000mAh battery in just 20 minutes. Completely charging a4,000mAh battery can take up to 40 minutes. The testing was done on a customMi 10 Pro. During the testing process, the device is mounted to a wireless charging dock beside a timer to check the duration.
Mar. 1, 2020
You Do Not Need a License to Drive This Electric Car
With the rising pollution in the environment, many countries are encouraging citizens to replace their gasoline-powered vehicle with an EV. However, an EV can cost a lot compared to traditional gas-powered cars. Well, French automakers, Citroën just launched the “Ami” which might be thesmallest and the cheapest EV ever manufactured. The tiny EV is a two-seater car, actually, it is more like a fancy roofed scooter that is made for city transportation.
Mar. 1, 2020
Drinking From This Smart Water Bottle Will Apparently Save the Planet
As we are moving towards the future, everything we use is becoming smart. However, there won’t be a future for the planet if we don’t prevent plastic from polluting our oceans and environment. So, to eradicate the plastic bottles polluting the oceans, aGeneva-based start-up made the REBO Smart Bottle. This is no ordinary bottle as it comes with a ton of features and also paves a way for a plastic-free world.
Mar. 1, 2020
Lady Gaga’s New Music Video is Entirely Shot with an iPhone 11 Pro
iPhones have a reputation for shooting great quality videos. The Apple devices have been used for shooting many professional videos in the music and television industry. Last year, the iPhone 11 Prowas used to shoot the entire music videoof Selena Gomez’s “Lose You To Love Me”. This year, the same device has been used to shoot Lady Gaga’s return song, “Stupid Love”. Gaga teased the new video prior to its release by tweeting a short clip on Twitter with the popular hashtag, #ShotOniPhone.
Mar. 1, 2020
Make Yourself Disappear on Camera Using This Browser Program
The act of disappearing in thin air is the work of magicians and not us, muggles. However, with technology by our side, anything is possible, right? So, by using this program and the webcam of a laptop, anyone can pull a vanishing act, live on camera! Created by Jason Mayes, a Google web engineer, the“Disappearing People”is a program that uses machine learning to make you disappear from a scene.It utilisesGoogle’s open-source program, TensorFlow, that is used for machine learning and neural network applications.
Mar. 1, 2020
The 5-in-1 “FamilyCharger” Could End Your Charging Wars
In today’s day and age, everyone in a family has a smart device of their own. However, the family war starts at the end of the day once these devices run out of power. In comes the 5-in-1 FamilyCharger to save the day. This 5-cable charging behemoth comes with every connector there is in the market. The 5-in-1 FamilyCharger is the one-stop-shop for charging all your devices at once. Equipped withone Micro-USB, one USB-C and three Lightning connectors, this can charge every type of device simultaneously.
Mar. 1, 2020
Apple Shows Anime Characters Who Are “Behind the Mac”
Apple is a company that likes to keep its promotional game top-notch (pun intended). The company’s “Behind the Mac” ad campaign is all about the Mac and its usage in the professional industry, especially the music industry. However, a recent ad by Apple Japan on their YouTube channel shows anime characters who are behind the Mac. The video (below) was published on 27th Feb by the channel and it promotes Apple’s “Behind the Mac” campaign, but in a different way…well let’s say in a “Japanese” way.
Mar. 1, 2020
This iPhone Gesture Makes Opening Links in New Tabs Way Easier
iOS has always been a gesture-based OS and that is one of the most intuitive features of the iPhone platform. Navigating in any iOS device is a breeze with swipe and multi-finger gestures. However, there are still some gestures that remain unknown to common users. I came to know about one such gesture while surfing through Reddit. It is integrated within Safari and can open up links in a new tab with just a tap.
Mar. 1, 2020
Users Can Now Ask Alexa to Get a Doctor’s Appointment in Apollo Hospitals
Users in India can now ask any Alexa-enabled devices to set an appointment in Apollo Hospitals. Apollo in collaboration with MobiSprint Consulting has developed the“Ask Apollo” Alexa skill to help patients book an appointmentin any of the Apollo hospitals or clinics. One of the largest hospital chains in India, Apollo has over 70 hospitals set up all over the country. Users can now add the “Ask Apollo” skill to their Amazon Echo devices and ask Alexa to arrange an appointment with any of the 5000 doctors available in the hospitals.
Mar. 1, 2020
You Can Control Your Feelings with this Unique Wearable
Feelings are the emotional state of an individual that cannot be controlled most of the time. Do you think you can force yourself to feel sleepy when you are clearly not? For most people, the answer will be “No”. However, for the creator of Hapbee, the answer will be “Yes”. Now you might be wondering what is this “Hapbee”? Well, it isa unique wearable device that can let you feel what you desirewith just a few taps on your smartphone.
Mar. 1, 2020
This Cool New Smartphone is Made Entirely Using Carbon Fiber
While Apple and Samsung are making their smartphones heavier each year with the use of glass and stainless steel, a new Germany-based phone company has emerged with a smartphone entirely made out of carbon fiber. Carbon Mobile is a completely new player in the smartphone industry and it has dedicated itself to make electronic products using sustainable materials. Their first product is the Carbon 1 Mark II which, they claim, is theworld’s lightest smartphone weighing only 125g(0.
Feb. 29, 2020
Facebook Messenger Ditches Chat Bots, Removes Discover Tab
Facebook Messenger has ditched chat bots and removed Discover tab as part of a larger redesign process to remain simple and catch more eyeballs. The changes will appear next week, reports TechCrunch, in a move to focus on speed and simplicity. “The changes are part of a larger Messenger redesign that reorients the People tab around Stories as Facebook continues to try to dominate the ephemeral social media format it copied from Snapchat,”said the report.
Feb. 29, 2020
GDC 2020 Postponed to Summer Due to Coronavirus
“After close consultation with our partners in the game development industry and community around the world, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the Game Developers Conference this March.”,reads the official blog post. The exact schedule for the event has not been finalized just yet.“We will be working with our partners to finalize the details and will share more information about our plans in the coming weeks.” Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security.
Feb. 29, 2020
How to Schedule Instagram Posts and Stories Using Combin Scheduler
With over a billion active users, Instagram has become a heaven for marketers and influencers alike. Instagram provides brands with an option to connect with legit influencers who have dedicated fans. It’s far better for niche marketing than a medium such as TV. In return, it provides influencers with a platform to stay connected to their fans and make money by promoting products. Instagram also comes packed with features that are helpful for everyone.
Feb. 29, 2020
Huawei P40 Hands-on Images Surface Online
Huawei will be announcing its latest flagship P40 series onMarch 26at an event in Paris. The Chinese smartphone giant has now given Digital Trends a sneak peek at its Huawei P40 prototype, revealing the rear design and camera setup. Digital Trends was not told which model in the series they were shown. However, judging by the pastrumors and speculations, this is not likely to be the P40 Pro and inclines more towards the regular P40 variant.
Feb. 29, 2020
OnePlus Will Showcase Something New on March 3, but Don’t Expect the OnePlus 8
OnePlus is expected to launch its next flagship smartphone sooner rather than later, but it’s unlikely to happen next week. The company has been teasing the unveiling of a new product in India on March 3, but it has now been basically confirmed that it won’t be theOnePlus 8-seriesthat many would have been hoping for. OnePlus earlier this month announced that it is working on“a special project”that’s“not a phone (or a) commercial product”, so the upcoming event could be a showcase for a new concept product.
Feb. 29, 2020
Twitter Accidentally Verified a Fake Account of a US Republican Election Candidate
Walz, a Republican from Rhode Island, is running for Congress with the tagline, ‘Let’s make change in Washington together”.“Earlier this month, Walz’s account received a coveted blue checkmark from Twitter as part of the company’s broader push to verify the authenticity of many Senate, House and gubernatorial candidates currently running for office,”said the report. The student was quoted as saying that he was “bored” over the holidays and created the fake account to test Twitter’s election integrity efforts.
Feb. 29, 2020
Twitter Will Soon Let You Control Who Can Reply to Your Tweets
In a move that free-speech advocates have slammed for possibly restricting healthy debates and adding to the increasing number of echo chambers on the platform, Twitter is apparently testing a new feature that will enable users to lock down a conversation by choosing who is – and who isn’t – allowed to reply to their tweets. Believed to have been first spotted by renowned software reverse engineer, Jane Manchun Wong(@wongmjane), the feature is currently in its testing phase on the Twitter website, but it’s unclear as to when it will be eventually rolled out to the broader public.
Feb. 28, 2020
Vivo APEX 2020 with Insane Cameras, 60W Wireless Charging Unveiled
Under the telephoto camera, the device features a 48MP sensor with what could be the world’s first gimbal-like stabilization mechanism. Vivo claims that its image stabilization tech offers 200% performance gains over traditional OIS system in an official blog post. You will able to capture super stable videos and not require any additional gear for long exposure night photography. You don’t need OIS or a physical gimbal accessory now. I mean, we’ve just recently started seeing phone makers offer super fast wired charging speeds, but Vivo is planning to debut wireless charging technology with similar charging times.
Feb. 27, 2020
Airtel Launches New International Roaming Packs for Prepaid Users
Airtel has launched newInternational Roaming packs for prepaid customersalong with a whole bunch of new features including real-time usage tracking using Airtel Thanks app, one-touch control for toggling international roaming, the ability to pre-book roaming packs, and more. The new international plans come under Travel Basics category and arepriced at ₹1199 and ₹ 799 respectively. With the ₹1199 plan, you get1GB of data,100 minutes of incoming & outgoing callsto India and foreign country, and unlimited incoming SMS messages.
Feb. 27, 2020
Apple to Open First Retail Store in India Next Year: Tim Cook
“I don’t want somebody else to run the brand for us”, he was quoted as saying.“We wouldn’t be a very good partner in retail. We like to do things our way”, the Apple CEO mentioned. Apple currently has third-party reseller outlets to sell its devices in the country. There are reports that Apple has leased a location in Mumbai for its upcoming branded retail store but the company is yet to reveal the location.
Feb. 27, 2020
MediaTek Helio P95 Announced with APU 2.0 and 64MP Camera Support
MediaTek has been beefing up its mid-range chipset lineup over the past few months. It launched theHelio G90,G80, and G70gaming-centric chipsets to make it possible for a wider audience to enjoy high-end gaming. But, the chipmaker has today unveiled a new addition for the well-known Helio P-series,the Helio P95, which brings support for up to 64MP camera, 21:9 displays, and a lot more. MediaTek Helio P95 is an octa-core chipset, with two high-performance ARM Cortex-A75 cores clocked at up to 2.
Feb. 27, 2020
Microsoft Edge Now Has an Offline Surf Game
It appears like Google Chrome’s offlineDino gamefinally has a worthy opponent. Microsoft’s Chromium Edge team has baked in a cool Surf game in the browser. The game is currently live on Canary and Dev channels of Chromium-based Edge. William Devereux, senior product manager for the project took to Twitter to tease the new game. The Surf game comes withthree game modes namely Let’s Surf, Zig Zag, and Time Trial. The game has powerups that you can activate by pressing the ‘F’ key.
Feb. 27, 2020
Microsoft Reduces Its Revenue Forecast Due to Coronavirus
Notably, the Redmond giant issued quarterly revenue guidance for its personal computing segment between $10.75 and $11.15 billion last month for the second quarter of the fiscal year. The company recorded a revenue of$36.9 billionalong with $11.6 net income. Microsoft has taken several preventive measures to ensure the safety and health of its employees. The company said that it is working closely with global health authorities to provide donations and relief measures.
Feb. 27, 2020
Nokia XpressMusic Could Be Making a Comeback; Spotted on TENAA
Remember Nokia XpressMusic? A new dual SIM Nokia feature phone bearing the model number TA-1212 that highly resembles the Nokia XpressMusic series has recently passed through Chinese certification authority TENAA suggesting that HMD might be looking to once again count on nostalgia to make some money. From the looks of it, the Nokia TA-1212 comes with red accents on the edges. We see the T9 alphanumeric keyboard on the front along with the usual feature phone physical navigation buttons.
Feb. 27, 2020
TikTok Is Fundamentally Parasitic: Reddit CEO
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman doesn’t seem to have a good opinion towards popular Chinese short-form video app TikTok. Huffman reportedly called the app “fundamentally parasitic” at a panel discussion held yesterday. “Maybe I’m going to regret this, but I can’t even get to that level of thinking with them. Because I look at that app as so fundamentally parasitic, that it’s always listening, the fingerprinting technology they use is truly terrifying, and I could not bring myself to install an app like that on my phone.
Feb. 27, 2020
Samsung is the Most Desired Smartphone Brand in India: Report
Samsung Mobile is the most desired brand in India followed by Apple iPhone, according to a report released by TRA Research on Wednesday. Further, the diversified brand of Samsung features at third rank in the consumer electronics category. Sony TV, the general entertainment channel, has entered the top 10 brands for the first time and is placed fourth. Automobile major Maruti Suzuki took the fifth spot followed by technology major Dell in the sixth rank.
Feb. 26, 2020
80% Businesses Have Security Concerns Over 5G: Report
Eight in 10 businesses believe that 5G will be the most revolutionary network evolution but they still have concerns about the technology’s security, an Accenture study said on Tuesday. The survey found that four in five respondents (79 per cent) believe that 5G will have a significant impact on their organization — including 57 per cent who believe that it will be revolutionary. In contrast, only one-quarter (24 per cent) of respondents said they believed that 4G’s impact was revolutionary.
Feb. 26, 2020
Canon EOS 850D with 4K Video Recording Launched in India
Canon India on Wednesday launched ‘EOS 850D’ camera that is packed with Dual Pixel CMOS AF, EOS intelligent tracking and recognition in optical viewfinder and high speed Auto Focus (iTR AF) for face detection and 4K video recording. However, the company is yet to announce the price of the camera. “At Canon, we relentlessly strive to understand user sentiments and deliver our products and services accordingly in line with their requirements.
Feb. 26, 2020
Hotstar Gets 1-star Reviews for Censoring John Oliver’s Modi-centric Episode
Hotstar, one of India’s leading streaming services and home to a huge catalog of shows including the 16-time Emmy winner ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’, has been bombarded with 1-star reviews for its decision to not upload an episode of the show that focused on Prime Minister Modi. Most of the reviews have been published by Android users on the Play Store, directly mentioning terms like ‘censorship’, ‘John Oliver’, ‘Last Week Tonight’ and more related words as can be seen in the screenshots below.
Feb. 26, 2020
How to Enable the Classic macOS Startup Chime on New Macs
Enable the Classic Startup Chime on Newer Macs For those unfamiliar, the chiming startup sound was actually(C-major chord)developed to let macOS users know that thediagnostic testsdidn’t find any software or hardware issues. And it had existed on almost every Mac boot since1991.One more thing worth noting is that themost recent F-sharp chordhad first forayed intoiMac G3 (1998)which was the first consumer-facing product to launch under the recently returned CEO Steve Jobs.
Feb. 26, 2020
LG Q51 with Triple Cameras and MediaTek Helio P22 Launched in South Korea
LG has refreshed its “Q” series by launching the LG Q51 in South Korea. The device will be sold through South Korean carriers LG Uplus, SK Telecom, and KT starting today (February 26). LG Q51: Specs and Features The LG Q51 has a6.5-inch HD+ FullVision waterdrop notch displaysurrounded by noticeably thick bezels. Under the hood, the LG Q51 is powered by anocta-core MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. The device equips3GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storagethat can be further expanded with the help of a microSD card.
Feb. 26, 2020
Mozilla Enables DNS over HTTPS(DoH) by Default for Firefox Users in the US
Mozilla has started enabling encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH) with the latest version of Firefox for users in the US. The company is expected to enable DoH by default to other regions in the future. “Today, Firefox began the rollout of encrypted DNS over HTTPS (DoH) by default for US-based users. The rollout will continue over the next few weeks to confirm no major issues are discovered as this new protocol is enabled for Firefox’s US-based users.
Feb. 26, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5G TENAA Images Surfaces Online
Nubia’s upcoming gaming-centric flagship device Red Magic 5G has passed through Chinese certification authority TENAA. The listing has revealed the design of the device, and it looks flashier than you would imagine. From the images, it is evident that the handset will come with a hybrid mix of pink and blue colors. Each color dominates one half of the handset, as you can see in the image below. The handset will come with vertically stacked triple rear cameras along with an LED flash on top of it.
Feb. 26, 2020
Realme 6 Series Set to Launch on 5th March in India
During the Realme X50 Pro launch earlier this week, the company confirmed that Realme Band willfinally arrivein India on March 5. But, it’s not the only product that the Chinese giant plans to introduce next week. In line with yesterday’s teasers, the Realme 6 series (including the Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro) will also launch in India on 5th March. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth sent out an official tweet confirming the launch date, as well as one of the features that’s become a standard in Realme phones — a64MP quad-camera system.
Feb. 26, 2020
Xiaomi Reveals Why Mi A3 Android 10 Update Is Delayed
Over the past few weeks, most of the posts on Xiaomi India’s social media handles were filled with requests and queries regarding Android 10 update for the company’s budget Android One device – the Mi A3. Unlike other device update requests, there was a solid reason for this rapid inflow of requests from Mi A3 users. Xiaomi’s VP and MD of Xiaomi India Manu Kumar Jain had been promoting that Mi A3 will be one of the first few devices to get Google’s Android 10, as we see in the tweet dated August 22 below.
Feb. 25, 2020
[UPDATED] Redmi K30 Pro Will Launch in March with Notch-less Display
Redmi is preparing to launch the Redmi K30 Pro in China. The company has announced that it will be unveiling the Redmi K30 Pro sometime in March with an event poster shared on Weibo, which also shows off that the phone will come with a notch-less display. Apart from the notch-less display, the event poster shows off5G supportand slim bezels on the top and the sides. The earpiece is placed at the center of the device’s top bezel.
Feb. 25, 2020
First ARM-Powered Apple MacBooks May Launch Next Year
Apple is reportedly prepping to launch its first ARM-based MacBooks as early as next year. That’s according to the latest research note from renowned KGI Securities analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that theARM-powered MacBooks, which have been rumored for a long time, will be announced in the next 12 to 18 months. The note, which was reportedly obtained byMacRumors, further says that the devices will be powered by an ARM-based custom processor designed in-house by Apple instead of an x86-based chip from Intel.
Feb. 25, 2020
Galaxy M31 with 64MP Quad-Camera, 6000mAh Battery Launched Starting at Rs. 14,999
Further expanding its budget portfolio, Samsung has today launched the much-awaited Galaxy M31 smartphone in India. It’s a successor to theGalaxy M30sand brings along minor upgrades, i.enew 64MP quad-camera setup, and not much else. It will go up against the likes ofRedmi Note 8 ProandRealme 5 Proin the sub-Rs. 15,000 segment. Galaxy M31: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Galaxy M31 features a plastic frame and plastic back panel.
Feb. 25, 2020
Honor Magic Earbuds Announced at €129, Coming This April
The company uses three microphones on each earbud to achieve its Hybrid ANC. Honor calls it Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) and ithelps block the ambient noise up to 24 dBand boosts the call quality. As far as connectivity is concerned, the Honor Magic Earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.0. You also get instant pair functionality to quickly pair the earbuds with Honor smartphones. In terms of design, the Honor Magic Earbuds resembles the Apple AirPods in the stem region but uses silicon ear tips instead of the one-size-fits-all design to offer a comfortable fit.
Feb. 25, 2020
How to Disable Facebook Face Recognition on iPhone, Android, and Web
As someone who always prefers to offer anextra layer of shield to personal information, I have never liked using Facebook’s “Face Recognition” feature as it intrudes into the privacy. For those unfamiliar, the social networking app uses “Face Recognition” technology to analyze your photos and videos and then creates a readymade template. After that, the app uses the template to identify you in other images and videos on Facebook and suggest tags.
Feb. 25, 2020
How to Install Android 11 GSI on any Project Treble Device
Note:Just so you know, we are testing the Android 11 GSI on the Poco F1. Apart from that, make sure to back up all your files as most probably, you will have to completely erase the internal storage due to encryption issues. Requirements Your Android smartphone must have Treble support to run the Generic System Image (GSI). The easiest way to find out is tocheck whether your Android device was launched with Android 8, 9 or 10.
Feb. 25, 2020
iQOO 3 with Snapdragon 865 SoC, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched Starting at Rs. 36,990
Merely a day after Realme unveiledIndia’s first 5G smartphone, Vivo’s gaming sub-brandiQOO has launched the second 5G phonein the country today. It was supposed to be the first but Realme stole its thunder. However, the iQOO 3 is now official and it brings in tow the Snapdragon 865 chipset, 5G connectivity, 48MP quad-camera, fast-charging, and more. iQOO 3: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, iQOO 3 boasts a premium glass build on the Tornado Black variant whereas you get a rubber matte finish on the Orange variant.
Feb. 25, 2020
Pixel Launcher Testing New Features in Android 11
When Google released theAndroid 11 Developer Previewlast week, we didn’t notice any major changes in its default launcher, the Pixel Launcher. Now, however, one of the lead developers of popular third-partyAndroid launcherLawnchair has managed to enable a handful of features Google is working to integrate into its Pixel Launcher. According to a report from XDA Developers, the new features that we could be seeing in Pixel launcher includebottom actions in recent apps, the option toremove app suggestions in the app drawer, andname prediction for new folders.
Feb. 25, 2020
WhatsApp Is Working on Dark Theme for Web and Desktop: Report
WhatsApp added the much-awaiteddark mode in beta for Android deviceslast month and iPhones last week. The company is now focusing on bringing the dark theme on WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop. Early signs of the feature got spotted by WhatsApp Desktop modder Mahesh B Wijerathna (@m4heshd) on v0.4.930 and now,WABetaInfohas managed to enable it togive us an early glimpse at the dark themeon the web and desktop. And from the looks of it, the implementation resembles the design we have seen on the mobile version of the popular messaging app.
Feb. 25, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Dual Driver Earphones in India for Rs. 799
The earphones, which wereteased earlier this month, come with dual dynamic drivers, tangle-free braided cable, and a magnetic suction design that should make the storage process simple, effortless and hassle-free. The Mi Dual Driver Earphones bring a dual dynamic driver setup with10mm and 8mm driversthat Xiaomi claims will offer immersive sound, enabling the users to experience every note in sharp detail. On its official website, Xiaomi states that the dual dynamic driver structure will offer rich bass, clear mids, and crisp treble by ensuring low distortion.
Feb. 25, 2020
The Xbox Series X Will Have a 12 Teraflop GPU
Microsoft’s upcomingXbox Series Xis going to be a powerhouse — that much was expected even when the company had just unveiled the name and the design for the new gaming console. Now, however, the Redmond giant has given out some hardware specifications for the PS5 competitor, and there’s quite a bit of exciting stuff in there. Most importantly, the Xbox Series X will have a GPU that packs in 12 Teraflops of processing power — that’stwice the GPU performance found in the Xbox One X, and eight times that of the Xbox One.
Feb. 24, 2020
How to Get One UI’s Notification Shade on Any Android Phone
So you don’t want to buy a Galaxy smartphone, but would like to get some of the design elements ofOne UIon your device? Thanks to Treydav Inc, now there’s an app for that! CalledOne Shade, the app is available on the Play Store and claims to be able to entirely replace an Android phone’s notifications panel with a custom notification shade. One Shade supports all Android phones running Android 5.0 Lollipop and above, and does not require root access.
Feb. 24, 2020
Xiaomi Black Shark 3 Set to Launch on March 3
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Black Shark is in the final round of preparations to refresh its gaming smartphone lineup with its upcoming gaming-centric handset – the Black Shark 3. The company has announced that the 5G-supported handset will be launched in anonline event on the 3rd of March. Black Shark announced the launch date on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. Take a look at the event poster below. The Black Shark 3 is tipped to come with a 120Hz QHD display.
Feb. 24, 2020
Huawei Mate Xs with Kirin 990 5G, Quad-Cameras Launched at €2,499
Huawei Mate Xs: Specs and Features In terms of design, Huawei Mate Xs features an improved hinge design and durable new display technology to offer an even better experience to foldable phone users. Huawei is using a back-to-back Falcon Wing hinge design, which is the same as theMate X, but it’s using Zirconium-based liquid metal instead of Titanium Alloy for improved sturdiness. We also get better protection against dust with the Mate Xs.
Feb. 24, 2020
Huawei P40 Pro Launch Set for 26th March in Paris
Alongside the launch of its second foldable smartphone,Huawei Mate Xs, the company’s CEO Richard Yu on stage revealed the launch date for the company’s much-awaited P40 series. Huawei P40 Pro, which Yu referred to as the “world’s most powerful 5G flagship,” will officially be unveiled next month on March 26 in Paris. “Next month in Paris, March 26th…in Paris, we will launch the world’s most powerful 5G flagship smartphone — Huawei P40 series.
Feb. 24, 2020
List of WiFi Calling Supported Smartphones in India
From Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi to Mobiistar, most smartphone makers have added support for voice over WiFi in their latest devices. But keep in mind, only Airtel and Jio offer the support for VoWiFi as of now, with Vodafone still lagging behind in the race. As to how you can enable Wi-Fi calling on your Android or iOS smartphone, the process is quite straightforward. You guessed it, didn’t you? You can activate it by heading into the Settings app on your device.
Feb. 24, 2020
Microsoft Announces Accelerator Program for SaaS Startups in India
Microsoft on Monday launched a new program to bring 100 companies to commit $100,000 each for enterprise-ready solutions from 100 business-to-business (B2B) startups in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space in India over the course of 18 months. Called the‘100X100X100’program, the initiative has already witnessed participation of more than 50 startups. India has one of the largest B2B SaaS startup ecosystems in the world, and it’s growing exponentially. “This initiative will help build scale and create amazing opportunities for startups.
Feb. 24, 2020
The US Military’s New Tech Will Identify Faces from 1km Away
The US Military is one unit that is advancing at an exponential rate by developing new tech for its soldiers every other day. Fromcreating an AI to control drones from gamer instinctsto providing an AI “teammate” to soldiers in battlefields, they are on a roll. Now, with the advancement in Machine Learning, the US Military is planning to develop a portable camera device withfacial-recognition techthat can reportedlyidentify a face from a kilometre away.
Feb. 24, 2020
Realme Buds Air Pro Could Launch Soon with Noise Cancellation Support
Realme launched its first 5G smartphone in India, theRealme X50 Pro 5G,at an event in New Delhi today. During the event, the company officially revealed the ‘Realme Link’ app that serves as a control center for all the upcoming IoT products of the company. What caught our attention in theRealme Link appwas the previously connected devices section. We saw the names of two upcoming Realme truly wireless earbuds – Realme Air Sport True Wireless and Realme Buds Air Pro.
Feb. 24, 2020
Realme Event: X50 Pro, Smartwatch, Smart TV, and More Expected to Launch Today
Realme is all set to launch itsRealme X50 Pro 5Gflagship smartphone later today here in New Delhi. We already know all of the key specifications of the handset, thanks to a ton of official teasers over the past couple of weeks. Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth has now posted ateaser videoon Twitter with some exciting information regarding what to expect from the event. The teaser video not only includes the Realme X50 Pro 5G but gives us a close look at the company’s plan for its much-talked-about AIoT ecosystem.
Feb. 24, 2020
Realme Fitness Band India Launch Confirmed for March 5
We recently spotted Realme India CEO Madhav Shethsporting the fitness band, giving a first look at the rumored design and display. We already knew that the device willbring along an Honor Band-style design, along with a signature yellow-colored strap and a traditional clasp. We didn’t know much about the display until today though. The teaser image above now confirms that theRealme fitness band will feature a colored OLED display. You can see one of the band faces, showing the time, battery level, and the steps counter.
Feb. 24, 2020
Realme TV Confirmed to Launch in India in Q2 2020
During the Realme X50 Pro launch event, the company talked about the expansion of its ecosystem on stage. It revealed that a lot of new devices, including new earbuds, smart speakers, smart home devices, and most importantly, a smart TV will be launching really soon. In a teaser video shared earlier today, the company hasconfirmed one of the featuresof the Realme TV. It will come with theRealme TV Assistantto let you control all of your smart devices from the TV itself.
Feb. 24, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Is India’s First 5G Smartphone; Starts at Rs. 37,999
Stealing iQOO’s thunder, Realme has today become the first phone maker to launchthe first-ever 5G smartphone in India. Alongside the Madrid event, which was Realme’s backup afterMWC’s cancellation, the Realme X50 Pro was simultaneously unveiled at an event in New Delhi. It’s the first device to arrive with theSnapdragon 865 chipset, complete with a 5G modem, in tow in India. Realme X50 Pro: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Realme X50 Pro carries forward the company’s DNA with a minimal design and vertically aligned quad-camera setup.
Feb. 24, 2020
Reliance Jio Unveils ₹49 and ₹69 Prepaid Plans for JioPhone Customers
Reliance Jio has launched two new short validity prepaid plans for JioPhone customers.Both of the plans offer 14 days of validityand are priced at ₹49 and ₹69 respectively. Coming to the ₹69 JioPhone plan, it offers7GB of high-speed data. It is worth noting that the plan comes with a0.5GB/day quota.Similar to the ₹49 JioPhone plan, your network speed will get reduced to 64 Kbps after you cross the limit. You also get unlimited Jio calls, 250 minutes of Jio to Non-Jio FUP along with 25 SMS messages and access to Jio Apps.
Feb. 24, 2020
Sony Launches Xperia 1 Mark II, Xperia 10 Mark II; Goes on Sale From Spring 2020
Sony Xperia 1 Mark II: Specs and Features Note:Before we take a look at the specs, let me make it clear that I will refer to the two new devices as Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II. Xperia 1 II, as the name suggests, is a successor to theXperia 1from last year. It hosts the same build and design as its predecessor, complete with the glass build and a Gorilla Glass 6 protection on top.
Feb. 24, 2020
Sony Xperia Pro Supports mmWave 5G Connectivity
Sony launched theXperia 1 Mark II and the Xperia 10 Mark IItoday. Along with these two smartphones, the Japanese tech giant teased Xperia Pro – a 5G phone with support for 5G mmWave connectivity. Xperia Pro is Sony’s attempt to enhance its 5G lineup in terms of network connectivity. In case you’ve no idea what mmWave 5G is, it is the much-hyped high-band 5G spectrum that promises blazingly fast internet speeds.
Feb. 24, 2020
Poco X2 Will Receive the Android 11 Update, Confirms Xiaomi
Officiallylaunched earlier this monthwith Android 10 on-board, the Poco X2 has been confirmed to receive theAndroid 11update. In a press release earlier today, Xiaomi announced that the device will receive the Android 11 update going forward, but there’s no ETA for that just yet. Googlereleased the first Developer Preview of Android 11last weekwith a number of innovative new features, including Chat Bubbles, a ‘Conversation’ section in the notification panel, support for copy-paste within the notification shade, more granular permissions for stricter privacy, a native screen recorder, an improved do-not-disturb mode, scheduling options for Dark Mode and more.
Feb. 24, 2020
How to Use Data Saver to Stream Low Quality Apple TV Shows on iPhone
iOS 13.4 consists of some notable features including a super handy “Data Saver” for Apple TV. Not that iOS didn’t offer a way tocut down data usage for the video-streaming appbefore, this new feature looks more refined and also offers better control. What’s more, it even lets you know how much data the app will consume for both mobile and Wi-Fi streaming. For instance, if you use Data Saver to stream lower-qualityApple TV movies and showson iPhone and iPad, the app will use up to 600MB mobile data/hour and 1GB WiFi data/hour, which brings kind of more transparency into the play.
Feb. 23, 2020
5G Rollout in India Will Be Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Apart from Coronavirus, telcos like Airtel and Vodafone will most likelyback out of the 5G spectrum auction due to high prices. The companies are worried about the adjusted gross revenue (AGR), that the DoT charges as usage and licensing fee. Gopal Vittal, the CEO of Airtel, said that the prices of 5G are beyond their reach. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers.
Feb. 23, 2020
How to Securely Delete Files on Windows 10
In times when you need to delete sensitive information like your IDs, important office or personal documents that are stored in your computer or hard drive, a mere “Shift+Del” won’t help you. It is true that the “Shift+Del” removes the files and folders without putting them in the Recycle Bin, but are you sure that no one can recover them? When you press “Shift+Del” for a file,the system does not immediately destroy the files.
Feb. 23, 2020
iOS Has Become an Adware: iOS Developer
According to an iOS software engineer, “iOS has sadly become adware”. In a blog post written by Steve Streza, who recognises himself as a Seattle-based software developer, comic-book writer and video creator, he went on tobash iOS for their adsthroughout their core apps and the system. Streza is a software engineer at Tumblr, where he works on the iOS app. In his blog post titled “The Paywalled Garden: iOS is Adware”, Steve went on to talk aboutsomething that the tech community has ignored for a long time now.
Feb. 23, 2020
MauiKit Aims to Bring Apps That Can Run on Linux and Android
Creating the same apps and software for different platforms is not an easy task for the developers. To make an app run on desktops, developers need to write a source code. However, to make the same app run on mobile devices, the developers have to write a different source code. With the new MauiKit, developers would be able to build convergent apps, that can run on both platforms with the same source code.
Feb. 23, 2020
New “Air-Gen” Device Can Generate Electricity out of Thin Air
As the threat of climate change looms in our planet, scientists around the world are constantly trying to restrain the burning of fossil fuels for human activities.Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have devised a way togenerate electricity by using nothing but the air around us. It just uses the air and not any wind-mill or wind-turbine. Developed in the lab of the researcher, Jun Yao, the “Air-gen” generator uses electrically conductive wires.
Feb. 23, 2020
This Bracelet Jams Microphones of Nearby Alexa and Google Assistant Speakers
Private conversations are not private anymore. Companies like Google, Amazon and Apple admitted that theirsmart speakers record private conversationsof users. These are then sent to the companies to “enhance user experience”. However, when Ben Zhao, a computer science professor at the University of Chicago, bought an Alexa-enabled Echo device, his wife, Heather Zheng, who is also in the same profession, wasprofoundly sceptical about the “always-on” microphoneon the device. Taking the help of an assistant professor, Pedro Lopes, the science-couple developed the “bracelet of silence”.
Feb. 23, 2020
This Cyborg Man Devised a Way to Play Music with His Mind
With all the developments in biological tech, prosthetic arms and legs are advanced products that are truly helping people around the world to walk without a natural leg or hold things without a natural arm. With a prosthetic arm since he was 3 months old, Bertolt Meyer, 42 now, has taken the prosthetic tech to a whole new level. He was born with a physical disability, but also with dreams of becoming a musician.
Feb. 23, 2020
This iPhone Case Uses Origami-Style Folds to Add a Stand to Your Device
Smartphones have become our go-to device to consume content, be it watching movies or shows or videos on YouTube. However, holding a smartphone up for long hours to watch something can be tiring. Well, that’s the reason different accessories like PopSockets or iRing have become really popular. However, these accessories are likely to add more bulk to your smartphone which are already bulky if you’ve a case installed. Well, this is a problem that the new Skiiga Chi case aims to solve.
Feb. 23, 2020
This Smartphone Will NOT Let You Click “Nudes”
If you are on social media, you might be familiar with the phrase “send nudes”. The phrase was popularised by the rising level of naked selfies that teens and young adolescent sent to their partners to get kinky if I might say. Well, not with this smartphone. The Tone E20 is an Android smartphone that prevents users from taking a nude selfie. The Tone E20 comes with a feature called “Smartphone Protection”.
Feb. 23, 2020
You Can Buy This One-of-a Kind Nintendo PlayStation for $360,000
The Nintendo PlayStation. Wait, this sounds a bit odd, doesn’t it? Nintendo makes Gameboys and Switches. The PlayStation is Sony’s creation.How can there be a Nintendo PlayStation? Well, the truth is that the Nintendo PlayStation actually existed way back in the 1990s, but never made it to the consumer market. It wasback in the 1980s when Sony was eager to enter the video games business. This ambition led them to collaborate with Nintendo to make a gaming system that would take discs as well as cartridges to play games.
Feb. 22, 2020
Dolby Atmos Music Arrives in India on an AR Rahman Album
“We are on a mission to reinvent how music is experienced. Dolby Atmos Music envelops the listener, bringing you inside the song”,said Pankaj Kedia, Managing Director, Emerging Markets, Dolby Laboratories, in a statement.“We share Jio Studio, Sony Music & Mr. AR Rahman’s vision to bring his music to the world for everyone to experience and connect to like never before, in Dolby Atmos for the first time in India.” For the uninitiated,Dolby Atmos Music format lets music producers compose tracks with up to 128 channelsthat support up to 34 separate speakers in a home theatre system.
Feb. 22, 2020
Alphabet, Google’s Parent Company, Axes its First “Moonshot” Company
Following the exit of Google founders, Larry Page and Sergei Brin, from the management of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, the company is terminating the power-generating kites company, Makani. This marks theend of the first “Moonshot Project” company of Alphabet. The Moonshot Factory houses the “X” group, that consists ofmany inventors and entrepreneursthat bring forth new technologies. These technologies tackle various problems around the world. There is a section on theirofficial websitethat still showcasesMakani’s project.
Feb. 22, 2020
Google Claims This Chatbot is the Best in the World
These are many chatbot platforms available on the web which are programmed for various purposes. There is a chatbot to help dementia patients, there’s one for the insomniacs and there are chatbots for numerous websites which handle the initial conversation with a visitor of the website. Now Google is reportedly developing a chatbot, which they are claiming is the best in the world. Their new conversational companion is namedMeenaand it can talk to you about anything in the world.
Feb. 22, 2020
Here’s a Quick Guide to the New Microsoft Office for Mobile
Here’s What You Can Do with the Microsoft Office Mobile When you open the app, you will find the “Home” page. In here you can find all the recent files that you have accessed, edited or created recently. Additionally, you can tap the “folder” icon at the top right corner to add files from various cloud-based platforms like OneDrive, Files and Google Drive. You canlink other cloud platforms like Box or Dropbox to access the files that are saved there.
Feb. 22, 2020
Hey Silicon Valley Fans, Check Out this Official PiedPiper Website
If you watched the HBO series about the technology hub of the world, then you are probably familiar with PiedPiper. Featured in the popular TV series, Silicon Valley, PiedPiper is a fictional company that delivers a decentralised internet for the world. Now, the final season of the show aired recently but the the fun part is that an official website for the fictional company, PiedPiper, still exists on the internet and it looks pretty legit.
Feb. 22, 2020
India is Going Cashless at a Rapid Pace: Report
Carrying cash in the wallet is slowly becoming a myth. Today, we do not need the physical bills to pay any seller. Even a “chai wala” accepts payments via UPIs and e-wallets like Google Pay, Paytm and PhonePe. In April last year, Razorpay in their “The Era Of Rising Fintech” report revealed how India is adopting digital payment systems. The report titled “How India Makes And Accepts Payments” gave details about top Indian cities that are becoming more and more digital in terms of payment.
Feb. 22, 2020
Lucy is an AI Robot That Can Clean and Secure Your Home
To make our lives easier, robots are becoming a part of our household. From pets to house care-taker, there’s a robot for almost every purpose. Trifo, a household robot company unveiled its newest member last month. Her name is Lucy and she is a super-smart robot vacuum that also works as a security device for your house. Lucy will serve two purposes for your home – cleaning and security. The vacuum/security robot comes with all the required equipment to fulfil its purpose.
Feb. 22, 2020
Scam Dating Service Cost this Bengaluru Man Rs. 4.2 Lakhs
Online scams have become more common in recent times. People have come up with new ways of robbing people of their money via the internet. Recently, a man in Bengaluru was scammed by what he thought an online “Global Dating Service”. In his police complaint, this Bengaluru techie said that this “company” approached him back in December last year. The 47-year-old man receiveda text message on December 20 from what looked like a “global dating web service”claiming to have a database of young women who are willing to date.
Feb. 22, 2020
Tangi is Google’s New App for Learning New Things Everyday
Who here reads recipe books or user manuals? Let’s see a raise of hands. Since the inception of video platforms like YouTube and IGTV, whenever we need a new recipe or struggle with a new product, a simple YouTube search solves all the problems. But any how-to, DIY or recipe videos on YouTube take really long to get to the point. To solve this problem, Google’s Area 120 Lab came up with a new app called “Tangi”.
Feb. 22, 2020
The Creator of Cut-Copy-Paste, Larry Tesler Dies at 74
There are so many little things that make our computing experience a little easier. We don’t even tend to know who created them. While doing simple things like copying a file and pasting it, we don’t usually think who created this copy-paste feature in computers, do we?Well, the creator was Larry Tesler and he died this week at the age of 74. The man was amathematician and a computer scientist. He started his career at Xerox when the “Object-Oriented Programming” pioneer, Alan Kay, hired Tesler.
Feb. 22, 2020
This Company is Offering $1000 to Not Open a Mystery Box
Mystery boxes have emerged with the evolution of internet markets. You can get a box of this sort from internet merchants such as Amazon, Wish or eBay. These boxes can contain just about anything and you may or may not get your money’s worth. However, a company named MSCHF recently launched a mystery box that follows the same concept, but withan unexpected twist. MSCHF is a companythat deals with trendy internet stuff.
Feb. 22, 2020
This Software, Inspired by the “Goose Game”, Causes Mayhem on Your PC
Well, an 18-year old programmer going by the name Sam Chiet created an app for Windows PCs using the concept of the “Untitled Goose Game”. There is just one difference. The app releases the mayhem causing goose right on your PC instead of the English village, like in the game. Right when you launch the app, you will hear a “quack” and some “slap slap” noise. After just 1 second, you will find a white pixelated goose roaming around in your computer leaving goose-shaped footprints behind.
Feb. 22, 2020
You Can Now Play the Chrome T-Rex Runner Game in 3D
I found the game while I was surfing through Reddit. A Redditor going by the name of “PikachuCoub”sharedit in the r/Google subreddit. The developer did quite an amazing job with the game andalso added background music to it. However, playing the original one still feels more satisfying, in my opinion. Also, this onerequires the internet connection, unlike the original infinite runner game. If you are wondering, you can go ahead and play the gamehere.
Feb. 21, 2020
Android 11 Tweak Moves Media Playback Controls to Quick Settings
Google released the firstAndroid 11 developer previewlast night and it comes with a whole bunch of privacy and security related features along with a couple of visual improvements and redesigns. It appears like the software giant could beworking on merging the music player right into the quick settings panel. The feature is currently disabled by default but the folks over at XDA-Developers managed to manually enable the feature to give us an early glimpse at the feature.
Feb. 21, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Available on GeForce Now at Launch
Nvidia shared the news in a recent blog post. This announcement comes merely a week afterActivision pulled all its gamesfrom the service. With GeForce Now, you will be able to play the game on your Windows, Mac, or Android devices. GeForce Now members will be able topurchase the game through Steam.“GeForce NOW members will be able to grab their copy on Steam and play the game the moment it’s available. GeForce NOW Founders members can explore the streets of Night City with RTX ON, fully optimized and instantly available, even on your Mac laptop.
Feb. 21, 2020
Download YouTube Videos and Playlists with 4K Video Downloader
If you search for a video downloading software on Google, you are going to get bombarded with an infinite number of links for software and apps, all of which claim to be the best video downloading software in the market. However, download a couple of those software and you will quickly realize that most of them are crap with their primary aim being serving you ads rather than helping you download good quality videos.
Feb. 21, 2020
How to Get Android 11’s Temporary Permissions Feature on Any Android Phone
Now that Google has released thefirst developer preview for Android 11, we are officially enteringAndroid 11 features, changes, and updates time of the year. If you’re a Pixel user, you caninstall Android 11 right awayand that’s great, but the only problem is that not everyone uses a Pixel smartphone, or has one just lying around; which means you may not have been able to experience the latest features, such as the new temporary permissions that Android 11 brings.
Feb. 21, 2020
PUBG Cross-Play Is Finally Live on Xbox One and PS4
Last year, PUBGannouncedits plans to bring cross-play support on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Thefeature has finally gone live with the game’s latest v6.2 updatefor consoles. With Cross Party Play, you will be able to team up with your Xbox One friend if you own a PlayStation 4 or vice-versa. The feature isnow live on test serversand will be incorporated into live servers from February 27. To manage multiple friend lists, thecurrent friends list section has been revamped to add four tabs – Platform, PUBG, Recent, and Team.
Feb. 21, 2020
ROG Phone 3 to Come with Stadia Pre-installed
Google has reportedly partnered with Asus topre-install Google Stadia on the upcoming ROG Phone, possibly the ROG Phone 3. The report comes just a couple of days after Google Stadia’s compatibility gotexpandedto a list of Samsung, Asus, and Razer devices. Stadia was launched last Novemberwith 22 titlesincluding Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Destiny 2: The Collection, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Red Dead Redemption 2, and more at a price tag of $9.
Feb. 20, 2020
Xiaomi Launches Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 at Rs. 1,299 in India
Xiaomi step foot into the personal healthcare and grooming space in India with the launch ofMi Beard Trimmerlast year. The company now aims to further expand the Mi ecosystem and has today launched theMi Electric Toothbrush T300on its crowdfunding platform. The Electric Toothbrush has been priced at Rs. 1,299 for early backers but will go on sale at Rs. 1,599 in the future. Mi Electric Toothbrush T300 is powered by a magnetic levitation sonic motor, whichuses ultrasonic technology to produce 31,000 vibrations per minutefor deep cleaning.
Feb. 20, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip Launched at Rs. 1,09,999 in India
Galaxy Z Flip India Price and Availability Galaxy Z Flip has been priced at Rs. 1,09,999 for the single 8GB+256GB variant. It is going to be available in 3 attractive color variants, namely Mirror Purple, Mirror Black, and Mirror Gold (available in select markets and well, India is, fortunately, one of the said markets). The clamshell folding phone will be up for pre-order via Samsung’s online store and select offline stores starting tomorrow.
Feb. 20, 2020
Gmail Adds ‘Search Chips’ to Filter Search Results on the Web
Google has announced a new feature called “search chips” for Gmail. The feature lets you sort and filter search results by providing relevant filter suggestions in the form of search chips under the search field so that you can easily shortlist the results to find what you’re looking for. “We’ve heard from our users that searching in Gmail could be faster and more intuitive.With search chips, you can easily refine your search results and find what you’re looking for faster, without needing to sort through irrelevant returns or use search operators”, wrote the company in a blog post.
Feb. 20, 2020
Google Releases Android 11 Developer Preview 1
Android 10was released in stable form just around half a year ago, and Google has now already released the first developer preview for the next iteration of Android — Android 11 or Android R for testing. The news come as something of a surprise since Google released the first developer preview of Android 10 in March last year, so this release is about a month early than expectations. Devices Supported by Android 11 Developer Preview 1
Feb. 20, 2020
How to Install the Android 11 Developer Preview on Your Pixel
Google surprised us all with anearlier than expected releaseof the first Android 11 Developer Preview late last night. However, the preview image is meant only for Pixel smartphones, excluding the original Pixel and Pixel XL. So, if you can’t wait to try out all the new features Google is working on, here is how to install Android 11 on your phone. Note:This is a developer preview and will most likely have bugs.
Feb. 20, 2020
12 Cool New Android 11 Features
Google justreleased the first developer preview for Android 11and while it’s very early days right now, the update does come with its fair share of new features and changes. So, if you’re wondering what Android 11 might have in store for you when it launches later this year, here are 12 new Android 11 features: 1. Chat Bubbles Chat bubbles first appeared back withAndroid Qbeta versions, but Google decided to remove them in the stable release for Android 10.
Feb. 20, 2020
Sony Announces Xperia L4 with Triple Rear Cameras
Sony Xperia L4: Specs and Features The Sony Xperia L4 sports a tall6.2-inch HD+ LCD displaywith a 1680×720 pixel resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The handset measures 159 x 71 x 8.7mm and weighs 178g. The processor used in the handset is the sameMediaTek Helio P22 chipset, which is disappointing. The device is coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card.
Feb. 20, 2020
Twitter Introduces ‘Continue Thread’ Feature to Link Old Tweets
Twitter has introduced a new feature that lets you link new tweets to older tweets without any hassle. Dubbed ‘Continue Thread’, the feature makes it possible to seamlessly add more information or context to your old tweets. The feature is implemented in a straightforward manner. Whenever you’re interested to add an update to an old tweet, all you have to do iscompose the tweet, pull down the tweet and tap on the horizontal three dotsto view the old tweets.
Feb. 20, 2020
Samsung Sends out Weird ‘1’ Notification to Galaxy Phones
Samsung is reportedly sendingweird notifications that just says “1” along with another “1” below itto its Galaxy phones. Several users across the globe are reporting the issue, as we see inSamsung Communityforum posts andReddit. The issue appears to have risen after some internal testing has gone wrong in theFind My Mobile app. Samsung users are reporting that the notification disappears when they tap on it. For the uninitiated, Find My Mobile app is the South Korean giant’s take on tracking your lost phone, similar to what Google offers with its Find My Phone app and Apple with itsFind Myapp.
Feb. 19, 2020
10 Best Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Cases and Covers
Along with the behemoth 6.9-inch Galaxy S20 Ultra, S20+ is undoubtedly the most sought after smartphone right now in the market. From the super snappier 120Hz refresh rate, Dynamic AMOLED display to the pro-grade camera, the smartphone has checked off almost everything to wrest the spotlight fromiPhone 11 Series– at least for now. With such expensive specs come even bigger responsibility to safeguard the smartphone against random bumps and of course unwanted scratches that can take away the sheen from the glass and metal sandwich in no time.
Feb. 19, 2020
India to Have Over 900 Million Internet Users by 2023: Cisco
Over half a billion people already use the Internet in India. “As digital literacy, mobile penetration, and Internet connectivity grow deeper into the hinterland, a massive shift will be created in Internet usage and consumption patterns across the country,” Anand Bhaskar, Managing Director, Service Providers Sales, Cisco India and Saarc, said in a statement. “This rise in connectivity and changing consumption patterns will challenge service providers’ ability to service their customers in an optimal manner.
Feb. 19, 2020
Emperion Nebulus Runs Windows 10 on ARM with Native Android Apps Support
A smartphone brand named Emperion has teased its upcoming smartphone dubbed Nebulus on its official Twitter handle. The factor that makes Nebulus stand out from the crowd is that thedevice runs Windows 10 on ARM along with support for Android apps. Yes, you read that right. With Nebulus, the company claims that you cannatively run Android apps on the device without relying on an emulatoror having to switch between operating systems.
Feb. 19, 2020
Facebook Backs Indian Education Startup ‘Unacademy’
Social media giant Facebook on Wednesday joined General Atlantic, Sequoia India and others for a fresh $110 million round of funding into one of India’s fastest growing education technology start-up Unacademy. This is the second investment by the social networking giant in India. Last year, Facebook made its first minority investment in a local startup called Meesho, a social-commerce venture empowering first-time entrepreneurs, especially women in small towns. “We thank General Atlantic and Facebook who have joined us in this journey and our existing investors who continue to be a part of the journey by supporting us.
Feb. 19, 2020
Firefox Releases Dedicated VPN App for Android
Mozilla started beta testing its VPN service – Firefox Private Network by limiting it to browserslast September. The service is still in beta but the company has now released a dedicated Android app, using which you canuse Firefox Private Network from your Android phone. The app is available for all invited users in the United States right now. Firefox will be expanding the service to more regions in the near future.
Feb. 19, 2020
Google Pixel Buds 2 Briefly Listed for Pre-Orders at $179
The listing was spotted by the folks at 9to5Google. According to the report, the Clearly White variant was listed with a $179 price tag. The listing didn’t have images or a concrete timeline, but it wasreportedly listed as “New Item — Coming Soon”.Credits: 9to5Google To recap, the Google Pixel Buds 2 come with a variety of features including in-ear detection, 12mm speaker drivers, touch controls,Google Assistantsupport, and 5 hours of playback time that extends up to 24 hours with the wireless charging case.
Feb. 19, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A71 with Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India at Rs.29,999
A couple of months back, Samsung launched its upper-midrange handset, theGalaxy A71in Vietnam, and now, the South Korean smartphone giant has finally brought the handset to India. Galaxy A71: Specs and Features The Galaxy A71 sports a huge6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display with 1080 x2400 pixel resolution. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 chipset. There is 8GB of RAM in the handset coupled with 128GB of internal storage.
Feb. 19, 2020
Apple Tags May Finally Launch Later This Year: Ming-Chi Kuo
According to Kuo, the shipment of these tags would reach tens of millions of units by the end of the year, MacRumors reported on Tuesday. “We believe that the ultra-wideband (UWB) tag will enhance the user experience of iOS’s ‘find’ and augmented reality applications by offering measurement functions in the short distance,”the report quoted Kuo. Additionally, A German news site iphone-ticker.de has claimed that Apple is planning to hold a media event on March 31 where the the company would unveil its low cost iPhone called either the iPhone SE 2 or the iPhone 9 — expected to be a more affordable iPhone variant packing in the latest hardware specifications such as the A13 Bionic processor, but in an older, iPhone 8-like design albeit with a frosted glass back.
Feb. 18, 2020
20 Cool Nova Launcher Themes That Look Amazing
If you are an Android user using Nova Launcher, you might have heard people talking about Nova launcher themes or setups. However, you might have noticed that Nova Launcher (and its Prime version) lack any “Themes” feature. That is disappointing really becausevarious other launchersinclude themeing options or a theme store but the good news is, you can create your own themes with Nova Launcher. The thought that goes into creating a theme can be rather taxing & time-consuming though and thus, we decided to do the hard work for you.
Feb. 18, 2020
8 Apps to Test Hardware on Android
Whether you want to test the performance of your phone, confirm the hardware configuration, or simply check if everything is working properly, there are apps on the Play Store that can help you get all the necessary info you need. Even if you are not specifically looking for a problem, it’s always a good practice to run a couple of tests and ensure everything is working as intended. Well, if you are looking for such applications, there are a few that will help you test and explore your phone’s hardware in the most simplified yet definitive manner.
Feb. 18, 2020
[Updated] Oppo VP Teases a New Smartwatch; Could Launch on March 6
We’ve heard rumors in the past that Chinese smartphone giant Oppo is working on a smartwatch that would compete against the likes of the Apple Watch. Oppo’s VP Brian Shen has now shared an official render of the Oppo smartwatch that gives us an early glimpse at the upcoming Oppo smartwatch’s design. Shen shared the official smartwatch image on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. From the looks of it, Oppo’s smartwatch shows a resemblance to Apple Watch’s design.
Feb. 18, 2020
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Pledges $10 Billion to Fight Climate Change
Climate change is likely one of the biggest threats humanity is facing right now and while activists such as Greta Thunberg have been demanding policy makers to implement major changes to help save the planet, it seems tech moguls have finally decided to heed the call as well. In a new post on Instagram, Amazon CEOJeff Bezosannounced a new fund to fight climate change. Bezos is pledging $10 billion to the cause, and, according to his post,“will begin issuing grants this summer.
Feb. 18, 2020
Apple Reduces Revenue Forecast Due to Coronavirus Impact
The company highlighted two main reasons behind it cutting its revenue guidance for the second quarter of the year. The first being the constrained iPhone manufacturing due to conditions in China — while most of Apple’s partner manufacturers have restarted work, production is ramping up at a slower pace than anticipated. Second, Apple says that the demand for its products in China has reduced. The company said,“All of our stores in China and many of our partner stores have been closed.
Feb. 18, 2020
Boat Launches New Bluetooth Speakers, Truly Wireless Earbuds in India
Audio accessory maker, boAt has today launched a couple of new Bluetooth speakers and a pair of truly wireless earbuds in India. The devices launched by boAt include the boAt Stone 170, boAt SpinX wireless speaker, and the boAt Airdopes 311V2. boAt Airdopes 311V2 The Airdopes 311V2 truly wireless earbuds come with 8mm dynamic drivers, and feature Bluetooth 5.0 for a more stable, low-latency connection with your smartphone. According to boAt, the earphones offer 3.
Feb. 18, 2020
Brave Browser Now Has Unofficial ARM64 Support
With the launch of theSurface Pro Xat its annual Surface event last year, Microsoft is trying to push the envelope in ARM-based Windows laptops thatclaim to offer massively improved battery life alongside features such as built-in LTEconnectivity. However, one of the biggest problems with the Surface Pro X is the lack of Windows apps that natively run on ARM64 libraries. Even among browsers, Edge is the only one currently publicly available with ARM support, while Firefox is testing its own browser.
Feb. 18, 2020
India Saw a Record $45 Billion VC Investment in 2019
Amid the growing confidence in the Indian market, consumer tech and the BFSI sectors continued to dominate annual investment by value, said Prabhav Kashyap, Manager, Bain & Company, during the Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association’s (IVCA) ninth annual conclave here. IVCA Chairman Padmanabh Sinha spoke about the growth of PE and VC industry and its contribution to the Indian economy. “PE & VC clearly have become anchors of the economy and playing a structural role in economy… it provides the right momentum to the Indian economy as investee companies create new jobs as well as give through increased tax revenues,”Sinha said in a statement.
Feb. 18, 2020
Leaked Images Show a TCL Phone with an Expandable Display
According to leaked images exclusively published by CNET, Chinese company TCL reportedly has a prototype phone that doesn’t fold or bend, but rather lets you expand the display to convert the smartphone into a tablet when needed.Image courtesy: CNET As seen in the images, when un-extended, the phone looks like a regular smartphone with thin bezels and a curved display much like theGalaxy S10 Plus, right up to the dual punch-hole selfie cameras.
Feb. 18, 2020
Realme X50 Pro 5G India Launch Confirmed for February 24
Over the past couple of weeks, Vivo’s gaming-centric sub-brand, iQOO, has been running itscampaign centeredaround the fact that it will bring the first Snapdragon 865-powered 5G smartphone to India. But, in an unexpected turn of events, Realme has today made a surprise announcement, wherein the company has confirmed thatit will be thefirst to launch a Snapdragon 865-powered 5G smartphone in India. Realme has been teasing the feature set for its upcoming flagship on social media for a long time now.
Feb. 18, 2020
Xiaomi to Launch Mi Electric Toothbrush on February 20 in India
Xiaomi’s ever-expanding ecosystem of products in India added theMi Beard Trimmerto the kitty earlier last year. It saw the company foray into the personal healthcare and grooming segment. Well, Xiaomi is now ready to add another product in this category and has today teased the launch of the Mi Electric Toothbrush in the country. In a tweet sent out by the official Xiaomi India handle on Twitter, the company says that“Your Personal Dentist” is coming on 20th February— two days from now.
Feb. 18, 2020
Zomato to Redesign Ratings System with Dedicated Sections for Delivery and Dining
Zomato is planning to redesign the ratings and reviews section on its platform. In a blog post shared earlier today, the company teased the upcoming design change of Zomato to includededicated sections for delivery and dining. In case you’re unaware, the ratings and reviews for dining and delivery are combined right now and the average rating is shown on the restaurant’s page. With the upcoming change, you will be seeing two distinct sections so that you can get a better idea regarding what to expect in both scenarios.
Feb. 17, 2020
ZEE5’s New Hypershots App to Compete Against Instagram, TikTok
If you think about social-media platforms with a massive user engagement and user-generated content, Instagram and TikTok are likely the platforms to beat. Which is why companies are vying to compete in this space, especially considering TikTok’s massive popularity in the last year. That’s most likely why ZEE5, the Indian video on demand website has now decided to launch its very own TikTok and Instagram competitor. Called ‘Hypershots’, the app will reportedly feature short 90 second clips from major celebrities and general users alike, with hopes that the app manages to catch on in a world that’s saturated with short-video apps.
Feb. 17, 2020
An Ohio Man Was Arrested for Laundering Bitcoins Worth $300 Million
Cryptocurrencyis a type of currency that is untraceable. This makes it the most common payment method for any cyber-criminal activity. According to the report from the Department of Justice, Harmontransferred more than 350,000 bitcointo criminals and drug dealers at the time of running the operation. This amounts to more than $300 Million. Most of the transactions came from Darknet markets. Harmon partnered with AlphaBay, which is the largest Darknet marketplace, to offer his services for its customers.
Feb. 17, 2020
Anker Soundcore Icon Mini Portable Wireless Speaker Launched in India at Rs.1,999
Anker’s sub-brand Soundcore has launched a portable wireless speaker named Soundcore Icon Mini in India. The speaker has a small loop that you can use to carry around or hang it on backpacks. Soundcore Icon Mini is waterproof and comes withIP67-rated water and dust resistance. In terms of connectivity, the Soundcore Icon Mini comes with Bluetooth 4.2. It supports SBC audio codec and has a 3W audio output. There is a 3.
Feb. 17, 2020
Face Recognition App Helped Indian Police to Reunite Missing Children with Families
India is a country with a massive population of 1.3 billion citizens. From this humongous number,nearly 40,000 children are snatchedeach year, according to a report by the National Human Rights Commission of India. Due to thelack of training and developmentof the police force and the poor coordination between the law enforcing departments, finding these missing children becomes close to impossible for the authorities. To help solve this problem, the police department of Telangana createda facial recognition app.
Feb. 17, 2020
Free Wi-Fi Service ‘Google Station’ Shutting Down Across India
Google on Monday announced it is gradually winding down itsfree public Wi-Fi Stationprogramcurrently available at over 400 railway stationsin India, and will work with the Indian Railways and Railtel Corporation to help them with existing sites so they can remain useful resources for people. “Over time, partners in other countries asked for Station too and we responded accordingly. We’re grateful for these partnerships, especially with the Indian Railways and the Government of India, that helped us serve millions of users over the last few years”, he added.
Feb. 17, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip’s Ultra-Thin Glass Not as Durable as Claimed; Durability Test Shows
Samsung released its clamshell-designedGalaxy Z Flipwith an “Ultra-Thin Glass” display at the Galaxy Unpacked event last week. The company claims that the ultra-thin glass equipped on the Galaxy Z Flip makes it more durable and less prone to scratches & damages unlike theMoto Razr, but a durability test done by popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything begs to differ. In his usual methodology followed to test the durability of smartphones, the YouTuber put Samsung’s claims to test.
Feb. 17, 2020
Gamers Will Help Create an AI that Will Control Military Drones
Numerous reports have shown the advantages of computer gaming. These reports state that regular gamers acquire several skills by playing theirfavourite RPGorFPS games. The skills includebetterdecision making, focused hand-eye coordination, strong teamwork and enhanced critical thinking skills. To take advantage of these skills acquired by gamers around the world, researchers from the University of Buffalo will be building an AI that can control autonomous air and ground robots for the military.
Feb. 17, 2020
Google Maps Show Different Lines for Borders Depending on User Location
Google Maps is one of the most essential apps in our smartphones. The app is used by more than a billion users around the world daily. With over 80% market share,Googlehas become the largest digital map maker in the world, leaving Apple maps in the dust. Google uses satellite imagery and street maps to show users any known place in the world, with just a simple search. All the labels and representations in the app remain the same for every user around the world,except for the bordersthat divide regions and countries.
Feb. 17, 2020
Jeff Bezos Just Spent $165 Million On A Beverly Hills Property
Rich people are all about estates, aeroplanes, yachts, islands and other rich-people-things. Well, it is not difficult for them to buy a 1 million dollar commodity, as they earn the same in just a day or two…maybe a week. And if you are the richest man in the world, you can probably buy anything.The Amazon boss reportedly just bought the most expensive property in LA. Jeff Bezos along with his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez were on a house-hunt in Los Angeles.
Feb. 17, 2020
Leaked Galaxy A70e Renders Show Physical Fingerprint Scanner, microUSB Port
Samsung launched theGalaxy A70and later released a refined version in the form ofGalaxy A70slast year. Now, it appears like Samsung is working on Galaxy A70e as renders for the handset got leaked over the weekend. The leak comes from popular leakster Steve H.McFly(Onleaks). In a report published by Compareraja featuring 5K CAD renders of the handset, we see the existence of aphysical fingerprint scanneron the back unlike the optical in-display fingerprint sensor seen on its siblings.
Feb. 17, 2020
Microsoft Opens New Engineering and Innovation Hub in Noida
To further tap engineering talent in India, Microsoft on Monday announced the launch of its third India Development Centre (IDC) in Noida, after opening two such premier engineering and innovation hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The IDC-NCR will open opportunities for thousands of engineers, said the company, with plans to expand to a full-fledged development centre similar to the other two facilities. “We have built a strong engineering presence in India over the past two decades and we are excited to be expanding to Noida.
Feb. 17, 2020
Now You Can Order Your Date from Amazon Parody Dating
Finding dates online has become more and more popular over these last few years. Match Group is a company that owns most of the datingapps and sites like Tinder, Hinge and OkCupid. Facebook recentlyjoined the partywith their version of a dating site. However, you did not think that Amazon will be launching their dating site now, did you? Well, it happened! Amazon just launched a dating site on the web.
Feb. 17, 2020
Qualcomm Rumored to Release Snapdragon 865+ in Q3 2020
According to a tipster from Weibo who goes by the name Digital Chat Station,Qualcomm is expected to refresh the flagship chipset lineup by releasing the Snapdragon 865+ sometime in the third quarter of this year. The post also suggests that prototypes of the chipset would be ready in two months from now. The claims of the post don’t really come as a surprise as the chipmakerannounced the Snapdragon 855+SoC in July last year.
Feb. 17, 2020
Researchers Discovered a Nanoparticle That Converts CO2 into Fuel
With the rising amount of greenhouse gases in the environment, issues like global warming and climate change are also increasing. To counter this problem, researchers at the Viterbi School Of Engineering envisions a power plant that willsuck all the greenhouse gases from the environment and convert it into usable fuel. They are calling it a carbon-neutral closed loop. Collaborating with the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the researchers of the Viterbi School of Engineering have discovered a new nanoparticle that can convert CO2 into fuel.
Feb. 17, 2020
These Countries Are the Best to Take a Drive in Your EVs
Planning to take yourelectric vehicle(EV) to a long drive, but concerned that you have to stop every 200 km to charge up your transport? Take a trip to these countries with your EV to experience a hassle-free drive. As the number of EVs are increasing worldwide, it is important to see which countries are adopting electric vehicles and developing a network of charging stations to improve the driving experience. The EV Holiday Index
Feb. 17, 2020
This Device Can Unlock Any Luxury Car for Robbers
According to the police departments all over the world, there has been an increase in vehicle robberies in the last few years. As modern luxury cars come equipped with a wireless key fob, robbers have come up with digital ways to steal the cars. The device is essentiallya laptop-sized box along with a small remote-type controllerwith an antenna that protrudes out of it. In a video (linked above), EvanConnect (pseudonym of the guy in the video) gave a demonstration of how one can open the doors of a luxury car and even start it with the help of the device.
Feb. 17, 2020
This Man Made a Custom Rickshaw for a Robot Dog to Pull
Hand-pulled rickshaws are one of the oldest modes of transportation, which is common in many countries including India, China, Thailand, and more. If you go to Kolkata, there are parts of the city where there are people still pulling these carriages with a passenger. Adam Savage, the popular Mythbusters co-host, made a similar mode of personal transportation. Savage got his hands on aSpot robotic dog made by Boston Dynamicslast month. He plans to conduct numerous tests with the man-made dog over the course of this year.
Feb. 17, 2020
This Website Lets You Compare Smartphones In 3D
When it comes to comparing phones online, we rely on 2D pictures on the websites for the looks and dimensions of the device. As we cannot get our hands on the physical device, sometimes it becomes difficult to understand how the device will look like in real-life. Well, this website solves a part of that problem by rendering 3D images of the latest smartphones for us to compare. Discovered by a Reddit user, going by the name of “Dung3onlord“, the user posted about the site on r/android community.
Feb. 17, 2020
Twitter Accounts of Olympics, FC Barcelona Hacked by ‘OurMine’ Hacking Syndicate
Hackers have used a third-party platform to break into the official Twitter accounts of Olympics and FC Barcelona, to post a message that star player Neymar would come back to the soccer team. The hacker group called OurMine, that last month defaced social media accounts of the National Football League (NFL) and 15 of its teams, hijacked accounts for both the Olympics and FC Barcelona teams on Saturday. According to Engadget, Twitter confirmed the hacking, saying OurMine used a“third-party platform”to take control of the accounts.
Feb. 17, 2020
Upcoming iQOO 3 5G Shows up on AnTuTu Ahead of February 25 Launch
The launch date for the first iQOO branded phone’s arrival in India is fast approaching, and the company itself has beenteasing featuresof the upcoming phone. Now, just a few days ahead of itsconfirmed February 25 launch date, the iQOO 3 has shown up on AnTuTu, with an impressive score, and some key specs available for us to see. According to the leaked benchmark, the iQOO 3 5G which will come packing the latestSnapdragon 865chipset scores a whopping 597,583 points on AnTuTu.
Feb. 17, 2020
Xiaomi Launches New Palm-sized Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker at Rs. 1,399
Afterteasingthe arrival of a new audio product for the past few days, Xiaomi has today launched theMi Outdoor Bluetooth speakerin India. It’s a tiny and lightweight cuboidal speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. This portable speaker has beenpriced at an attractive Rs. 1,399 in India. Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker: Specs and Features One look at Xiaomi’s portable speaker is enough to tell you that it looks like theGoogle Home Mini, with the plastic bottom and grey fabric-covered top.
Feb. 17, 2020
Apple Intercepts Emails Containing Materials On Child Abuse
Apple is known to be completely against practices that violate theprivacy of users. However, a recent search warrant has revealed that Apple intercepts emails that contain material on sexual abuse of children. Well, this naturally raises privacy concerns as going through emails of users is not part of the company’s privacy policies. Thankfully, the process does not include an active screening of user emails by the company. How The Process Works
Feb. 16, 2020
This Video Shows the iMac with a Curved Glass
Since Steve Jobs unveiled the aluminium iMac model back in 2007, the design of the machine has remained more or less the same. Of course, it has gone through some iterations over the years, but nothing major has changed design-wise. However, arecent patent applicationfiled by Apple showed a completely re-designed iMac that can make its way to the market. The patent is filed under “Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member”. This particular patent showed that Apple is planning to forgo the old-school iMac design for a more modern-looking machine.
Feb. 16, 2020
Apple Earned over 75% Market Share in the Indian Market: Report
Since India became this rapidly growing market for smartphones, major smartphone companies have utilised this opportunity to gain market share in the country. By capturing most of the consumers in the premium smartphone segment, Apple went on to dethrone the number one player in this price range, Samsung. The IDC states that the major reason for Apple’s growth in the Indian market is the price drop of previous iPhone models, attractive offers on debit/credit cards and the aggressive push of its latest “budget” smartphone.
Feb. 16, 2020
Apple Patent Shows A Foldable iMac Design
Filing unique patents is Apple’s game. But every now and then we see Apple register a patent that surprises us more than normal. In a recent patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office for an “Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member”, shows that Apple is considering to re-design the iMac. Since Steve Jobs unveiled the iconic iMac G3 in 1998, Apple’s iMac has seen some major re-designs. But with this patent, the tech giant is planning tobuild the machine using a single curved sheet of glass.
Feb. 16, 2020
Digital Game Downloads Can Reduce CO2 Emissions by 96%
With the drastic changes in the global climate, it is of utmost importance to monitor the carbon footprint of all the different sectors and industries. Gaming is one such industry and major players in this industry have pledged to do something to reduce carbon emissions in the world. A recently published comparison, named Console Carbon Footprint, between physical and digital copies of games revealed the amount of carbon emitted by the gaming industry in the last few years.
Feb. 16, 2020
Ella Is the New AI Cop of New Zealand Police Department
The New Zealand police department recently recruited Ella. The new police officer is not even a real person. Confused, are you? Let me explain. Ella is the police department’s firstArtificial Humancop. She is a humanoid virtual assistant that is programmed to interact with individuals face-to-face. The AI cop will use real-time animation and emulate conversations with personnel and visitors. She will take charge of her responsibilities from the next week in the department.
Feb. 16, 2020
Future Autonomous Cars Could Have Ears: Researchers
There are many features that an autonomous car have, but an artificially intelligent “ear” is not one of them. However, this could change real soon. With today’s modern cars, companies try to provide drivers with a distraction-free drive. This is why sometimes external sounds from the road do not reach the ears of the driver. Apart from this partial soundproofing of cars by companies, there are the booming speakers that play deafening music inside the cars.
Feb. 16, 2020
Gboard Will Now Suggest Custom Stickers Based on Your Emoji
Gboard is one of the go-tokeyboards for android users. It’s my personal favorite keyboard and features at first place in our keyboard round-up article. The reason it became one of the most popular keyboards is for the sheer level of customisation features it offers. From “swipe to type” to using Google search right from the keyboard app, it offers all kind of ways to make your typing experience better. And now, according to a Reddit thread, Google rolled out a new feature for the Gboard that suggests custom emoji stickers based on the emoji that you type.
Feb. 16, 2020
Google’s “AutoFlip” Is Designed to Crop Videos Intelligently
Traditionally, people used TVs that have a 16:9 or a 4:3 aspect ratio to watch videos. However, with recent devices, people view and create videos in an array of aspect ratios. Cropping videos to fit the screens of these devices is a tedious task for video curators. Thankfully, Google is on the case to crop videos smoothly. Recently in a blog post, Google announced anopen-sourcetool for reframing and cropping videos to fit any screen.
Feb. 16, 2020
Huawei Used “Backdoors” To Access Networking Equipment: Report
A recent report shows that the US recently discovered thatHuawei have had access to these “backdoors” of the equipment they have sold globally. This allowed the telecommunications giant to access the networks that are being used by mobile phones all around the world. “We have evidence that Huawei has the capability secretly to access sensitive and personal information in systems it maintains and sells around the world,” said the National Security Advisor, Robert O’Brien.
Feb. 16, 2020
India Plans to Build a Quantum Computer in 4-5 Years
The race to crack quantum computing is on and a select few countries are competing for the top spot. While countries like the USA, China, and Japan already invested millions of dollars to achieve quantum supremacy, India recently joined the list with a funding of Rs. 8000 crores ($1.12 billion) from the government. After the announcement of the budget, the Department of Science and Technologies (DST) started to map a plan tobuild a homegrown 50 Qubit Quantum Computer in not more than 4-5 years.
Feb. 16, 2020
Jailbreak Tweak Allows Users to Open iPhone Camera with a Gesture
Jailbroken iPhoneshave always offered a lot more customization features than a regular iPhone. As Apple does not support many customization, developers release jailbreak tweaks for the jailbroken devices so people can do more with their iPhones and iPads. Now, we all know that the iPhone comes equipped with agreat point-and-shoot camera. However, whilethere are many ways to access the camera on an iPhone, each one of these methods requires you to leave what you are doing on the device.
Feb. 16, 2020
Laser LiFi Promises Data Speeds Up to 100 Gbps
Amidst all the5Ghype, a company named SLD Laser showed that the use of laser light instead of radio waves can speed-up data transfer at an enormous rate. In the demonstration at the CES, the company showed that data can be transferred at a speed of 20 GB/s. The 5G wireless network that is coming to the market promises data transfer speed of only 1 GB/s. In future, it may go up to 10 GB/s.
Feb. 16, 2020
Man Falls Into Frozen Mississipi River, Blames Google Maps
Google Maps is one of thoseessential applicationsthat we absolutely need in our daily lives. It is a really beneficial tool to get us anywhere in a city using thefastest possible routes. Recently, the appgot a revampfor its 15th birthday that brought a refreshed new look along with new features. Although most of the times it works like a charm, sometimes it may fail to give you a reliable result. Despite the minimal flaws,Google Maps has not put anyone’s life in danger by providing them with dangerous routes or inaccessible paths, up until now.
Feb. 16, 2020
This YouTuber Opened 6000 Chrome Tabs On The Mac Pro
Apple’sMac Prois one of the most powerful machines that is available in the market. The highest tier version coming with 28-cores and 1.5 TB of RAM is just insane. Tech enthusiast and YouTuber, Jonathan Morrison, tested out the Mac Pro in several ways to check out the full power of the machine. He created a full pro-res 16K video file and ran a Multi-Cam view on Final Cut Pro, playing 16 videos simultaneously.
Feb. 16, 2020
Nikola’s Badger Is Aiming to Take on Tesla Cybertruck
With Tesla, Hummer, and Ford competing heavily, the semi-truck market is one crowded market for new companies to fit in. However, this will not stop Nikola Motors to try their best to triumph amidst this heavy competition. On Monday last week, the company revealed its concept for a new pick-up truck to compete with Tesla’sCybertruck. The Badger will be the company’s offering to the pick-up truck market. They are planning to launch two versions of the truck.
Feb. 16, 2020
PAN to Become Non-Functional If Not Linked with Aadhaar by March 31
Over the past few years, the Indian government has extended the deadline for linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar multiple times. According to the Income Tax department,PAN cards will be non-functional if it is not linked with Aadhaar starting from the 31st of March. It is worth noting that yourPAN will not get permanently invalidif you fail to link Aadhaar within the proposed timeline. According to the IT department, yourPAN will become functional as soon as you link it with Aadhaar,even if it is after March 31.
Feb. 16, 2020
These Anti-Solar Panels Can Generate Electricity At Night
We all have heard about solar panels, right? What about anti-solar panels? Never heard of it, huh? Well, let me tell you all about it. One of the problems with solar panels is thatthe device can only work in broad daylight. At night, it becomes just a panel with no usable feature. To solve this problem, scientists are developing a panel that can generate electricity at night. In a recently publishedpaper, researchers from the University of California, Davis explained that the way of creating a solar panel that can generate electricity at night would be to create apanel which works oppositely compared to a conventional solar panel.
Feb. 16, 2020
This Malware Will Make You Type Your Password to Steal Data: Researchers
Stealing banking details of users has become a common practice of attackers in recent times. Areportpublished by the cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet detailed about a malware that is targetting online banks globally. As per the report, the banking trojan,Metamorfo has targetted users of more than 20 prominent online banksin North and South America. This includes countries like Canada, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Chile, Equador and even the US. How Metomorfo Works
Feb. 16, 2020
20 Oscar Nominated Movies You Can Stream Now
In a world ofNetflix, Prime Video, andother streaming servicesour way of watching movies has changed. Today we all have a smart TV in our living room to watch the latest movies and TV shows. Traditional TV channels andcable have given way to streaming platformscontaining a wide variety of content including both popular and Oscar nominated movies. So here’s a list of some of the best movies that were nominated for the Oscars that you can stream online right now.
Feb. 16, 2020
New Patent Shows “Advanced Headlight” for Apple Cars
System And Method For Light And Image Projection Now, what can be special about a headlight of a car? Well, this patent explains that the “advanced headlight” canilluminate certain objects and obstacles on the road for the driver to see them more clearly. The technology will be using dedicated sensors along with a light controller to analyse the road ahead. If there is an object ahead down the road, it will detect and classify the object using a computer and taking information from a database of known object profiles.
Feb. 15, 2020
Pixel 5 XL’s First Render Surfaces Online
Pixel 4 wasofficially unveiledonly four months ago and it didn’t arrive in India. And while we await the launch of thePixel 4a, the successor ofPixel 3athat did arrive in India, Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech has given us a first look at could be the next Google flagship – the Pixel 5 CL. In today’s episode of his daily tech news show, Prosser has given us a first look at what Pixel 5 XL might look like and it is not exactly what I expected.
Feb. 15, 2020
Vivo iQOO 3 Camera and Charging Speed Teased
Vivo’s gaming-centric brand iQOO is all set to enter the Indian market on the25th of Februarywith its Vivo iQOO 3. The company has now teased the camera and fast charging details of the phone on its official YouTube handle. According to the teaser video, the iQOO 3 will sport a quad rectangular rear camera setup of which theprimary lens is a 48MP sensor. The LED flash is mounted above three vertically stacked sensors and the fourth lens is placed in parallel to the third sensor.
Feb. 15, 2020
Gmail for iOS Finally Brings Support for Adding Attachments via the Files App
iOS has had a nativeFile managercalled “Files” for quite some time, but only with iOS 13 did the Cupertino giant really make the Files app any useful for at least some sort of file management on the iPhone. With that in mind, the Gmail app for iOS is now finally bringing support for adding email attachments through the Files app on the iPhone and iPad. Up until now, Gmail supported adding attachments from the camera roll, and via Google Drive, but had left out the Files app from the attachments option.
Feb. 15, 2020
How to Access the WindowsApps Folder on Windows 10
For a long time, Windows has been storing app data and cache files in the Program Files folder. However, with Windows 10, Microsoft has moved the app data storage to a sandboxed folder called WindowsApps. The said folder is primarily created for storing data ofmodern appslike UWP, Electron, and PWAs. Further, the folder is locked out from user’s access to provide high data integrity andsecurity against malware. Having said that, the surprising part is that you can’t access the folder even if you have the administrator privilege.
Feb. 15, 2020
Huawei Checks Its Supply Chain for CIA-Controlled Companies
In response to a recent shocking report from The Washington Post and German public broadcaster ZDF that claims theCIA used to own Crypto AG– an encryption equipment and software company operating in over 120 countries across the world,Huawei checked its supply chain and found no co-operation with CryptoAG. In a recent statement, Huawei said the following:“Huawei PSIRT has conducted a thorough investigation of all partnerships with suppliers and can confirm that Huawei has no business dealings with Crypto AG, CyOne Security AG, or Crypto International.
Feb. 15, 2020
Japan Gives 2000 iPhones to Passengers on Diamond Princess Cruise Ship
The Japanese Ministry of Health hasreportedly given 2000 iPhones to passengersstuck on Diamond Princess, a cruise ship quarantined near Japan past week due to the recentcoronavirusoutbreak. As per Macotakara’s report, the Japanese government has made sure that there will be at least one unit of iPhone in every passenger cabin and crew rooms. Before you jump into assumptions, do note that this move isto ensure the health condition of the people onboard.
Feb. 15, 2020
OnePlus Rolls out OxygenOS Updates to OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, and 7T Pro
OnePlus has started rolling out new software updates for the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and the OnePlus 7T Pro. OnePlus 7T, however, is not getting the new update as of now. The new OxygenOS update for OnePlus 7 series bears the version number 10.0.4 in the EU and global markets while the Indian variants will have the version 10.3.1. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7T Pro is getting OxygenOS 10.
Feb. 15, 2020
Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra Price in India Starts at Rs. 66,999
Samsung took the wraps off itsGalaxy S20 flagship seriesin San Francisco earlier this week. The Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra come packed with tall 120Hz AMOLED displays, Snapdragon 865 SoC, 5G support, multi-cam setups, and huge batteries. As you must already know, Samsung is launching 4G-only variants of its newest flagship phones, powered by the Exynos 990 chipset, in India and we have today learned about the Galaxy S20 pricing and availability details for India.
Feb. 15, 2020
Apple Designing 5G Antennae In-House for Next-Gen iPhones: Report
Seems like Qualcomm’s antennae are too big for Apple and that’s why the iPhone maker is designing the antenna module that will be used in its5G iPhones. According to areport in Fast Company, in a year where the 5G radio will be the new iPhone’s spotlight feature, Apple has decided to design the phone’s antenna itself. Apple balked at the QTM 525 millimeter-wave antenna module offered to it by Qualcomm because it doesn’t fit into the sleek industrial design Apple wants for the new phone, a source with knowledge of Apple’s plans told Fast Company on Friday.
Feb. 14, 2020
Facebook’s ‘Hobbi’ App is a Pinterest Clone to Document Your Hobbies
Adding to its collection of social media apps, Facebook has today released anew photo-sharing appcalled Hobbi that the company says will help users to ‘capture and organize (their) creative process.’Interestingly, the launch comes merely days afterGoogle’s Tangi app, which takes a more video-focused approach to personal creativity and DIY projects. According to Hobbi’s App Store listing, the app helps hobbyists organize photos of projects into collections, such as gardening, cooking, arts & crafts, fitness, and more.
Feb. 14, 2020
Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e Receive Massive Price Cuts in India
During the launch of theGalaxy S20 seriesin San Francisco earlier this week, Samsung borrowed another page from Apple’s book and announced permanent price cuts for theprevious-gen Galaxy S10 flagships. The Galaxy S10 series now starts at $559 in the US. Since then, we had been waiting for the Korean giant to announce the price cut in India and well, it finally has. Samsung hasn’t published an official blog post, but the updated prices are now live onSamsung India’s website, as well as popular e-commerce stores.
Feb. 14, 2020
Google Area 120’s GameSnacks Brings Casual Web Games to Low-End Devices
Google has released a collection of bite-sized, casual games called GameSnacks from its Area 120 development lab. GameSnacks isaimed at people using devices with low-end hardware. The games available on GameSnacks areoptimized to run smoothly even on 2G/3G network speeds. To achieve this, the games load the bare minimum assets required to run the game and fetches additional elements on demand. This way, the initial delay to open up the page gets reduced.
Feb. 14, 2020
Google Briefly Teases Android 11 Before Pulling Down the Listing
Most OEMs, including consumer electronics giants like Samsung,are struggling to roll out Android 10in a timely fashion, but Google is already prepping the first developer preview ofAndroid 11. In fact, if an unexpected new development is anything to go by, then the release of the first developer preview (or first beta) for the next major update of Android may be closer than ever. First spotted byAndroid Police, Google on Thursday briefly published a page on its official Android blog, detailing some of the new features of its next Android update.
Feb. 14, 2020
Google Removes Over 500 Malicious Chrome Extensions
A grueling investigation conducted by security researcher Jamila Kaya and Cisco’s Duo Security team has exposed over 500 malicious Chrome browser extensions. Google has now removed the malicious extensions from the Chrome Web Store. These extensionsran malicious ads and uploaded private browsing datato servers without user consent. The researchers found that the malicious actors had been operating for at least two years and affected about 1.7 million users. Kaya made use of Duo’s free automated Chrome extension security assessment tool CRXcavator for the initial findings.
Feb. 14, 2020
Huawei Will Be the Worst Hit by the Coronavirus Outbreak: Report
The research firm anticipates over 50 percent year-over-year decline in smartphone sales this quarter, especially in the offline segment. Counterpoint expects over 20% drop in the overall smartphone sales during the time period. It continues to add,“OPPO and Vivo will also be impacted because of their greater reliance on offline sales channels. The influence on sales of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Realme will likely be less severe as they are more online-centric and overseas-focused.
Feb. 14, 2020
Instagram Working on ‘Latest Posts’ Feature to Show You New Uploads First
Instagram may have done away with the reverse chronological feed, sadly! But, faced with persistent demand from users to bring back the feature, the photo-sharing platform is now believed to be working on a similar functionality. Called “Latest Posts,” this feature is going to enable users to catch up on the latest content in their Instagram feeds. First reported by Jane Manchun Wong, who’s well-known for reverse engineering popular apps, a notification to check out the latest posts will appear in a pop-up window over the main feed.
Feb. 14, 2020
iQOO 3 with Snapdragon 865, 5G Support Confirmed to Launch February 25 in India
Havingincessantly teasedits entry into the Indian market over the past few weeks, Vivo’s gaming-oriented smartphone brand, iQOO, has finally announced a concrete date for the launch of its first device in the country. In an official tweet, the iQOO India account announced that the first iQOO gaming-centric smartphone will be launched on February 25 in India,as suggested by earlier rumors. As expected, the upcoming device will, indeed, be the company’s next flagship, the iQOO 3, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart.
Feb. 14, 2020
Moto Razr’s Complex Design Makes It Almost Unrepairable: iFixit
Motorola launched the Moto Razr foldable earlier this month in the US. We sawdurability issueson display units of Razr showcased at stores last week and now, iFixit’s teardown proves that the foldable phone is practically unrepairable. iFixit rates the handset 1/10(10 being the easiest to repair). It criticizes the complex construction and multiple flex cables for making the repair process difficult. In fact, iFixit calls Moto Razr the“most complicated phone-based contraption”they’ve ever taken apart.
Feb. 14, 2020
Oppo Reno 3 Pro India Launch Set for March 2
Oppo has been teasing the launch of its next Reno smartphone,the Reno 3 Pro, for the past few days. We have already learned that it will bring a major upgrade on the selfie camera front but didn’t know when exactly we will be able to get our hands on it. Well, the Chinese giant has today confirmed thatOppo Reno 3 Pro will launch in India on 2nd March. Oppo confirmed the launch date via an official tweet, along with a teaser starring its brand ambassador, i.
Feb. 14, 2020
Realme X50 Pro Confirmed to Support 65W ‘SuperDart’ Fast Charging
The upcoming Realme X50 Pro 5G is expected to be a high-end device with aboatload of premium features, and one of those has been revealed today by the company’s European Twitter account. In another noteworthy development, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth didn’t miss out on an opportunity to take a dig at Xiaomi and its 50W fast-charging tech in the flagshipMi 10 Pro, which was launched just yesterday. In a tweet posted late last night, Sheth said‘Not 50W, but 65W’in a not-so-subtle reference to Xiaomi’s flagship.
Feb. 14, 2020
Sony WH-H910N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched at Rs. 21,990
In terms of design, Sony WH-H910N comes with a silicone headband and soft-cushioned earpads to offer a comfortable fit. The earpads are foldable, making it easy to carry in a bag. The headphones equipdual noise-cancellation microphones– one feed-forward and one feed-back to cancel out external noises. It is powered by Sony’s Dual Noise Sensor technology and we all how amazing it is. Sony WH-H910N comes withBluetooth 5.0 connectivity and has 25mm drivers.
Feb. 14, 2020
Sony’s PlayStation 5 Could Be Priced Way Higher Than The PS4: Report
A new report from Bloomberg suggests that Sony’s upcoming gaming console,PlayStation 5, could be costlier than you would expect. The report says thatmanufacturing a single unit of PS5 costs around $450, which in turn would bump up the PS5’s retail pricing. In comparison, PS4 Pro retails at $400. The reason for the higher manufacturing costs is the scarce availability of components, as per Bloomberg’s sources. To be specific,Sony is reportedly facing supply issues with DRAM and NAND flash memoryfor equipping the PS5.
Feb. 14, 2020
Surface Neo: An Early Look at Windows 10X
Just recently, Microsoft released the preview build of Surface Duo in the form of an emulator to test and build apps. So we installed the emulator and took a detailed look atthe software that is going to power Surface Duo. And now, the Redmond giant hasreleasedthe preview build of Windows 10X that is going to ship with Surface Neo — a dual-screen device that acts both as a laptop and a tablet.
Feb. 13, 2020
YouTube’s New “Applause” Button Lets You Donate to Your Favorite Creators
In an attempt to take on Twitch, YouTube iscontinuously buildingout new features. The latest addition comes in the form of a clap button that will enable you to donate to your favorite creators. Dubbed as “Viewer Applause,” the button appears under the video and tapping itshows you a clapping animation over the videowhile alsodonating two dollars to the creator. “You may be able to buy Viewer Applause on participating creators’ videos and show your support for YouTube channels.
Feb. 13, 2020
Google Chrome May Soon Get Pixel 4’s ‘Live Captions’ Feature
A new commit on the Chromium Gerrit seems to suggest thatGoogle Chromemight soon get the ‘Live Captions’ feature to automatically provide real-time captions for audio playing on the browser. Believed to have been originally spotted byChrome Unboxed, the feature is apparently a part of the Speech on-Device API (SODA) and is expected to be available on Chrome Canary before being rolled out to the stable channel later. Google introduced the Live Captions feature on its Pixel phones with the launch ofAndroid 10last year.
Feb. 13, 2020
How to Create a Screen Saver Shortcut on Mac: 3 Methods Explained
Screen savers are here to stay. While they may no longer be a force to be reckoned with on modern displays, they still give a dynamic look to the display that otherwise appears idle. From a personal configuration point of view, it’s hard to replace screen savers with anything else. And if you prefer to use a screen saver on your Mac, you would probably like to make a quick shortcut to start/end it using a simple click or a swift gesture.
Feb. 13, 2020
Microsoft Project xCloud Preview Is Now Live on iOS
Microsoft appears to havemade a few adjustmentsto make Project xCloud available via iOS TestFlight. “To comply with App Store policies, the preview experience on iOS may look and feel different for those who have been testing on Android,”saidLarry Hryb, Director of Programming, Microsoft Xbox Live. TheiOS TestFlight preview is available only in the US, UK, and Canadafor now. The only game available in the iOS preview is Halo:The Master Chief Collection.
Feb. 13, 2020
Legion Gaming Phone to Ship with Snapdragon 865, Confirms Lenovo
Having announced its plans to get into the niche mobile gaming segment with aLegion-branded gaming smartphonethis year, Lenovo has today started teasing the device on social media. In anofficial poston Weibo, the company today revealed that its first-gen Legion gaming smartphone will be powered by theSnapdragon 865 SoC– Qualcomm’s latest top-of-the-line mobile chipset that is expected to power most of the flagship smartphones this year. There’s no more info on the upcoming device at this point, but going by how Lenovo markets its products, we can expect the company to keep revealing some of its other key features and specs through online teasers in the coming days.
Feb. 13, 2020
India to Pass Invasive Social Media Rules Without Major Changes: Report
Last month, there werereportssuggesting that the Indian government is working on a controversial privacy-invasive rule that would identify users of social media and instant messaging services on demand. According toBloomberg,the regulation is about to be published later this month without any major changes. With this new rule, the Indian government will gain the authority to order social media companies including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok todisclose the identities of users within 72 hours without a warrant.
Feb. 13, 2020
MWC 2020 Canceled Due to Coronavirus Scare
In anofficial statement to Bloomberg, GSMA CEO John Hoffman confirmed that the fears surrounding the novel Coronavirus outbreak“makes it impossible”to hold the event. The Mobile World Congress, if you’re unaware, is the biggest annual phone launch event that attracts over 100 thousand enthusiasts from over the world. Talking a bit about the novel Coronavirus outbreak, it was first reported in Wuhan, China and over 42,000 people have been infected to date.
Feb. 13, 2020
OpenVPN vs WireGuard: The Best VPN Protocol
OpenVPN has almost become synonymous with VPN clients and rightly so. It’s one of the fastest, most secure, and reliable VPN protocols out there. No matter which operating system you are on, most of the VPN clients have OpenVPN as their default tunneling protocol. Having said, there is talk of anOpenVPN alternativethat claims to bring better performance and is much easier to set up. Yes, I am talking about WireGuard. While WireGuard is relatively new, it holds a lot of promise and that’s why we bring you an in-depth explainer on OpenVPN vs WireGuard.
Feb. 13, 2020
Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary App Now Available on Android, iOS
The world’s largest advanced-levelOxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionaryfor non-native speakers of English is now available as a mobile app on Android and iOS. The app not only includes all the latest additions and changes incorporated into the 10th edition of the dictionary published this week, but also brings a host of new content and interactive features that Oxford University Press (OUP) claims will enable users to“build vocabulary and develop more natural-sounding English.
Feb. 13, 2020
Essential Is Shutting Down; Essential Phone Software Updates Ceased
Essential Products announced today that thecompany is discontinuing operations and shutting down. The news comes merely a few months after the company teased its tall prototype deviceProject GEM. “Despite our best efforts, we’ve now taken Gem as far as we can and regrettably have no clear path to deliver it to customers. Given this, we have made the difficult decision to cease operations and shutdown Essential.”, wrote the company in an official blog post.
Feb. 13, 2020
WhatsApp Crosses 2 Billion Users, Vows to Retain Encryption
WhatsApp also highlightedthe app’s end-to-end encryptionthat“keeps the information you send over WhatsApp secure, helping protect you from hackers and criminals. Messages are only kept on your phone, and no one in between can read your messages or listen to your calls, not even us. Your private conversations stay between you (and the recipient).” However, aware about increasing government scrutiny over airtight digital encryption that many claims enable criminals to conduct their illegal activities with impunity, the company said it was working with“top security experts, (and employing) industry-leading technology to stop misuse as well as provide controls and ways to report issues — without sacrificing privacy.
Feb. 13, 2020
Xiaomi Expected to Launch New Bluetooth Speaker in India on February 17
In an official tweet sent out by Xiaomi India, the company revealed its plans to launcha new audio product in India on 17th February. The caption reads,“Time to go big on sound. While you take a guess, do think about where will you #CarryYourSound.” The latter half of the caption, along with the silhouette of a speaker’s diaphragm in the video below hints at the arrival of a portable Bluetooth speaker.
Feb. 13, 2020
Xiaomi Postpones Mi 10 Global Launch Following MWC Cancellation
In astatementposted on the company’s official blog, Xiaomi said that it willlaunch the device at a separate event“in Europe at a later date”. Do note that the company is yet to finalize either the location or the new date, but we should expect that to happen sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, the complete statement from Xiaomi on the MWC event cancellation and the change of plans surrounding the global launch of the Mi 10 is as follows:
Feb. 13, 2020
Realme X50 Pro 5G, Realme TV Launch Shifted to Madrid Following MWC Cancellation
Realme India CEO, Madhav Sheth, will be one of the attendees at the Madrid event and lay out the company’s future AIoT plans. He will most likely talk about themuch-anticipatedRealme TV, which was confirmed to launch at MWC’20 later this month. The company has also officially confirmed the developments to Beebom, with PR Director for Realme India, Wenhan Shen, tweeting that details about the Madrid event will be announced very soon.
Feb. 12, 2020
Activision Blizzard Removes All of Its Games from Nvidia GeForce Now
In a surprising development that can be seen as a significant blow to the emerging cloud gaming sector, Activision Blizzard has removed its entire catalog of games fromNvidia’s GeForce Now. Following the development, the titles that are no longer available to play on Nvidia’s cloud gaming platform include some of the most popular and iconic franchises, such asOverwatch,World of Warcraft(WoW), andCall of Duty(CoD). The latest development is a severe jolt to GeForce Now, given that it wasalready missing a whole host of popular titlesfrom its lineup because of Nvidia’s inability to on-board some of the biggest publishers in the industry, including Capcom, EA, Rockstar, Square Enix, and a lot more.
Feb. 12, 2020
Forza Street for Android Will Initially Be Exclusive to Galaxy S20 Series
Samsung has partnered with Microsoft Xbox to bring the much-awaited Forza Street mobile game, first to theGalaxy S20 seriesthat was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event held in San Francisco. Forza Street will be the first mobile game in the Forza series to be available on Android and iOS platforms. Microsoftreleasedthe title last April for Windows 10 PCs while announcing that it will soon make its way to mobile devices as well.
Feb. 12, 2020
Galaxy Buds+ with Bigger Battery, Improved Audio Launched at $149
Alongside theGalaxy S20 flagship series, Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Buds+, an upgraded version of its original Galaxy Buds, at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco. TheGalaxy Buds+bring along a bigger battery, enhanced audio experience, and improved connectivity for an additional $20 as compared to its predecessor. Galaxy Buds+ Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Samsung hasn’t changed a lot and theGalaxy Buds+ look almost exactly the same as their first-gen counterparts.
Feb. 12, 2020
Galaxy S20 Lineup Brings Android 10’s Live Captions Feature
At its annual Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung revealed its partnership with Google to bring the ‘Live Captions’ feature to theSamsung Galaxy S20 series. Notably, Google’s SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer revealed thatthe Galaxy S20 series will be the first set of non-Pixel smartphones to gain support for Live Captions. Google initially introduced Live Captions to thePixel 4and brought it to other Pixel devices later through its ‘Pixel Feature Drop‘. The software giant is finally expanding such a useful accessibility feature that will help differently-abled people use smartphones better.
Feb. 12, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip with Clamshell Design Launched to Take on the Moto Razr
Samsung kicked-off its foldable smartphone journey with theGalaxy Foldlast year. It was launched alongside theGalaxy S10 lineupand though it faced a few hiccups along the way (I bet you know what I’m referring to), the Galaxy Fold made its way to various markets, including India, and sold like hotcakes – even if in limited quantities. Well, it has been a year and Samsung has today launched its second-gen foldable,the Galaxy Z Flip, alongside the Galaxy S20 lineup at the Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco.
Feb. 12, 2020
Google Earth Updated with 1,000 Free Drool-Worthy Wallpapers
Google Earth View contains thousands of stunning images of Earth’s landscape. But, the tech giant has now added over1,000 crisp wallpaper-worthy images of the Earth’s natural sceneries and oceanssourced from satellites to its Earth View gallery. They’re just drool-worthy and I love them. “We’re making our biggest update to Earth View by adding more than 1,000 new images to the collection, bringing the total to more than 2,500 striking landscapes. The upgraded imagery features more locations around the globe and is optimized for today’s high-resolution screens — featuring brighter colors, sharper images, and resolutions up to 4K,”wrote Gopal Shah, Product Manager of Google Earth in ablog post.
Feb. 12, 2020
Google Play Protect Blocked 1.9 Billion Android Malware in 2019
Withmalware continuing to remain a massive problem, Google on Tuesday detailed some of the major initiatives it took last year to make the internet a safer place for users. In a post on its officialAndroid Developers Blog, the company said that it not only strengthened its policies last year to better protect kids and families, but also continued to improve its developer approval process to weed out bad apps before they even have the chance to be listed on the Play Store.
Feb. 12, 2020
How to Customize Sidecar Preferences in macOS Catalina
Even though the iPad may not be a laptop killer for many as yet, the tablet has come very close to finally staking that claim with the introduction of iPadOS. The new iPadOS brings a tremendous set of features that users have fallen in love with. For starters, the latest iteration of iPadOS offers a native way to mirror content on Mac and also turn the iPad into a second display for extra screen real estate.
Feb. 12, 2020
How to Use Head Pointer Accessibility Feature on Mac
macOS 10.15.4 has come up with some notable features includingScreen Time Communication Limitsand the ability to allow developers to create a single binary containing code for macOS, iOS, and tvOS. But the feature that’s getting more traction is “Head Pointer”. If you are wondering what this new feature is, let me tell you that it’s an Accessibility feature that allows users to control the on-screen cursor with head movements using Mac’s camera.
Feb. 12, 2020
Instagram Will Soon Let You Pick Files for Stories Using Android’s File Picker
Instagram appears to be working on integrating Android’s native file picker in the Story Composer window. This means the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app will soon let you pick photos and videos from other apps (downloaded to your device or stored in Google Drive) for Instagram Stories on your Android phone. The feature was first spotted by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong. She managed to enable the feature on her Instagram app and took to Twitter to give us an early glimpse.
Feb. 12, 2020
MWC 2020 Will Continue as Planned In spite of Major Tech Companies Backing Out
In a brief statement, the organizers assured that they are aware of the rapidly changing coronavirus situation, but they continue to analyze it very closely.“This includes regular meetings with health experts, both Spanish and other countries, as well as with [all] our partners, to ensure the health of visitors,”they added. So, are you planning to attend MWC in Barcelona this year? If so, which launch are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below.
Feb. 12, 2020
Number of Mac Threats up 400 Percent, Surpass Windows PCs in 2019
Thetop Mac threats include adware and potentially unwanted programs(PUPs). In case you are wondering, PUP largely refers to software that shows irrelevant ads, popups, and toolbars. Cleaning apps that promise to make your PC faster but end up consuming resources, which in turn impacts the overall performance are also considered to be PUPs. NewTab Adware and PUP PCVARK top the list for Mac. The NewTab adware redirects search queries performed in the browser so that the malicious actors would earn affiliate revenue.
Feb. 12, 2020
Valentine’s Day: 10 Best Tech Gift Ideas (Deals)
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and while everyone might probably be giving cliched gifts like roses and cards, why not consider gifting a tech product that will be useful for your significant other? Well, Amazon has brought a Valentine’s Day Electronics gift shop with some interesting tech products and here, we will be taking a look at some of the best deals. Without further delay, let’s get started with the list.
Feb. 12, 2020
Samsung Ditches Dual-Aperture Camera with Galaxy S20 Series
In terms of cameras, the entire Galaxy S20 lineup includes a primary camera (12MP in the case of Galaxy S20/S20+ and 108MP in the S20 Ultra), a telephoto camera, and an ultra-wide-angle lens. The Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra also bring along a ToF sensor, which you can check out in our specs comparisonright here. But, there’s one thing that you might have completely missed out in the camera specs – the lack of a dual-aperture camera.
Feb. 12, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 vs S20 Plus vs S20 Ultra: Specs Comparison
Galaxy S20 is now the base variant, going up against theiPhone 11, instead of what may have been called the Galaxy S20e (there’s nothing like that this year). Samsung has, for the first time,introduced a high-end “Ultra” variantinto the mix this time around. So, if you are wondering how the 3 different Galaxy S20 variants differ from each, well, here’s a quick specification run down that we’ve compiled for you:
Feb. 12, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra Launched; Price Starting at $1000
If you are wandering the Internet for deets on all of the three Galaxy S20 variants, then you have come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra: Galaxy S20 Let’s start off with the design, The Galaxy S20 looks like any other Samsung smartphone that made its debut over the past six-odd months. The Korean giant is pushing out exact same design, with a centered punch-hole camera and a rectangular camera bump, across most of its devices.
Feb. 12, 2020
Samsung Quietly Lists Two 25W Power Banks on India Website
TheGalaxy S20 seriesis currently up forpre-registrationhere in India. The listing shows-off the features of these new devices along with the accessories that will be available with it. Alongside the protective covers and cases, Samsung has also listed two new 25W power banks – a 25W Wireless Battery Pack and a 25W Battery Pack. Both of the power banks have10,000mAh batterycapacity. As the name hints, one of the power banks supports wireless charging while the other lacks this feature.
Feb. 12, 2020
PUBG Adds New 8v8 Team Deathmatch Mode on PC and Console
Taking cues from its uber-popular mobile counterpart, PUBG has introduced quite a few features for PC and console gamers. The latest addition to PUBG comes in the form of anew “Arcade” sectionfor quick and action-packed gunplay. The Arcade section brings along the much-rumored8 vs 8 Team Deathmatch modein tow. The new ‘Arcade’ section sits under the Play tab, next to the ‘Public Match’ option in the game’s lobby. Here you will find the newly added ‘Team Deathmatch’ mode that pits an eight-person team against each other.
Feb. 12, 2020
Samsung’s AirDrop Clone ‘Quick Share’ Debuts With Galaxy S20 Series
Following thelaunch of its Galaxy S20-seriesin San Fransisco, Samsung has now officially announced itsfile-sharing feature called Quick Share. This feature makes its debut in the latest S20 smartphones. Quick Share enables users to share files from their Samsung smartphones with up to five other Samsung devices simultaneously without having to go through a gruesome pairing process, unlike standard Bluetooth transfers. In a way, that makes it more capable than Apple’s AirDrop, which limits users to just one recipient at a time.
Feb. 11, 2020
[Update: Sony, Amazon & More] LG and ZTE Will Skip MWC 2020 Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
“This decision removes the risk of exposing hundreds of LG employees to international travel which has already become more restrictive as the virus continues to spread across borders.”,the company added. However,GSMA has no plans as of now to postpone the conferenceand the organizers anticipate to carry on with the event as planned. In its press statement, GSMA said it has been monitoring and assessing the potential impact of Coronavirus and emphasizes that there has been “minimal impact” on the event so far.
Feb. 11, 2020
First Crewed SpaceX Mission to ISS Could Take off in May: Report
After a successful in-flight abort (IFA) test last month, SpaceX is seemingly getting closer to its goal of taking humans to space for the first time. According to a report fromArs Technicareporter, Eric Berger, the Crew Dragon spacecraft from the Elon Musk-founded space exploration company may finally take-off with real astronauts on-board on 7th May after crossing off all the major checks needed before attempting to take humans to space.
Feb. 11, 2020
How to Enable WiFi Calling on Android and iOS (Airtel and Jio)
After the brouhaha over VoLTE, now it’s time for VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi, also called WiFi Calling) support on Android and iOS devices. VoLTE arrived with a promise that it will spur a new medium for crystal-clear communication, but it was marred by poor LTE reception inside buildings and non-availability of 4G in rural areas. However, with WiFi calling, the issue of strong signal reception and LTE requirement is gone. If you are connected to a WiFi network even with a weak signal, you can have clear voice communication.
Feb. 11, 2020
iQOO 3 with Snapdragon 865, 5G Support to Launch on February 25 in India: Report
Vivo’s gaming sub-brand, iQOO, isall set to enter Indiaand claim the spot for being the first phone maker to launch a Snapdragon 865-powered phone with 5G support in the country. Leaks and rumors for this smartphone have been pouring in each day, but we might finally have a launch date in sight now. A new report suggests that the iQOO 3 India launch might happen as early as this month. According to91Mobiles,iQOO will officially enter India on February 25with its next-gen flagship smartphone, which will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest top-tier processor and support 5G connectivity.
Feb. 11, 2020
Microsoft Rolls out Redesigned Versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iPhones
Microsoft has started rolling out redesigned versions of its Word, Excel, and Powerpoint apps on the Apple App Store. The update bears version number 2.34 and brings a minimal three-tabbed layout to the app’s home screen. The three tabs present at the bottom are Home, New, and Open. You will be able to sign in to your Microsoft account, view recently opened documents in the ‘Home’ tab. The option to create a new document or choose existing templates is available in the ‘New’ tab while the Open tab lets you quickly access documents present on your iPhone.
Feb. 11, 2020
OnePlus May Launch Fast-Charging Power Bank Alongside OnePlus 8
A recent tweet by OnePlus CEO, Carl Pei, suggests that the company may be finally ready to launch its second power bank, almost five years after launching its first. While he didn’t reveal the launch date and technical details about the device, the tweet leaves very little room for doubt that the company will announcea new power bank with fast-charging capabilitiessooner rather than later. Little else is known about the device at this stage, but we will hopefully get more details in the days ahead.
Feb. 11, 2020
OnePlus Phones Are Now Getting the Google Assistant “Ambient Mode”
Last year, Google announced a new Assistant feature called “Ambient Mode” which turns your phone into a sort-of smart screen while it’s charging. It displays important information on the smartphone’s ambient display, making better use of your smartphone’s screen while it’s being charged. The feature soon startedrolling out to more Android smartphonesin November last year, and now, OnePlus has announced that it’s coming to OnePlus smartphones as well. According to a post on the OnePlus forums, the feature is rolling out now and will be available on the OnePlus 3 and above.
Feb. 11, 2020
Redmi 8A Dual Brings Minor Upgrades over the Redmi 8A; Starts at Rs. 6,499
Merely a week after theRealme C3took the entry-level segment by storm, Redmi has today unveiled its competitor – the Redmi 8A Dual in India. It’s a successor toRedmi 8Athat launched just four months ago. The Chinese giant has today unveiled only a slightly upgraded variant of its entry-level phone with the dual-cameras on the rear being the highlight here. Redmi 8A Dual: Specs and Features Redmi 8A Dual boasts a slightly upgradedAura XGrip designas compared to the Wave Grip design on the Redmi 8A from last year, with an updated pattern and stripe running down the center.
Feb. 11, 2020
Redmi Power Banks with Two-Way Fast-Charging Launched in India
Redmi had been teasing the launch of anew product categoryover the past week. And well, we did guess it right. The Chinese giant hastoday launched Redmi-branded power banks, which werefirst launched in Chinalast year, alongside the entry-level Redmi 8A Dual in India. It has unveiled two variants of the new Redmi power banks –10,000mAhand20,000mAhat affordable prices. Specs and Features Talking about the design first, the Redmi power banks feature a polycarbonate body and have an anti-slip EdgeGrip design (ridges on the edges) for a more reliable grip.
Feb. 11, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31 with 6,000mAh Battery to Launch February 25
Having launched theGalaxy M30andM30slast year, Samsung is now all set to launch its successor, the Galaxy M31, in India later this month. The smartphone will launch on 25th February in India and will be exclusive to Amazon India. Galaxy M31 has also got its ownlanding pageon Amazon and it has revealed some of the device’s key specs, including amassive 6,000mAh batterylike the Galaxy M30s. The rest of the hardware includes a quad-camera setup at the back, led by a 64MP sensor.
Feb. 11, 2020
Spotify Kids Expands to the UK and Australia
Spotify initially launched Spotify Kids in beta last October in Ireland and now, the Swedish audio streaming giant has expanded the service to various markets including Australia, the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, and New Zealand. Unlike the standard Spotify experience, there is no ad-supported free tier on Spotify Kids andit is exclusive to Spotify Premium Family subscribers. Parents get the option to choose between ‘Audio for Younger Kids’ or ‘Audio for Older Kids’ based on their kid’s age.
Feb. 11, 2020
Vodafone Launches New Rs. 499 Prepaid Plan with Unlimited Calls, 70 Days Validity
In an attempt to offer incomparable benefits to its users, Vodafone has today launched a new Rs. 499 prepaid recharge plan offering 70 days of validity. The plan isinitially limited to a few circlesincluding Delhi, Mumbai, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, and Rajasthan. With this new Rs. 499 prepaid recharge plan, Vodafone offers unlimited local and STD calls. You get1.5GB of data per dayfor all your browsing needs. The plan also offers 100 local and data SMS per day for 70 days.
Feb. 11, 2020
WhatsApp Reportedly Gets Regulatory Approval for WhatsApp Pay in India
WhatsApp finally appears to have dealt with all the data compliance issues that stopped the company from rolling out the service widely in the country. There weremultiple reportsover the past few months hinting at the imminent launch of WhatsApp Pay in India and now, theNational Payments Corporation of India has reportedly approved the launch of WhatsApp Pay in a phased manner. If you’re wondering how the data localization issue got solved all of a sudden, that’s becauseWhatsApp reportedly agreed to comply with thedata localization regulationsset by the Indian government.
Feb. 10, 2020
Windows 7 Bug Doesn’t Let Users Shutdown Their Computers; Here’s the Fix
Microsoft officially discontinued support for Windows 7 last month but it appears like Windows 7 issues won’t let them be done with the operating system quite yet. The tech giant wasforced to roll out an updateto fix black wallpapers and now, there existsa bug that reportedly doesn’t let users shut down their Windows 7 PCs. Several users are facing the issue as we see on Microsoft forums and Reddit.The error states“You don’t have permission to shut down this computer”when users try to shut down their systems as they normally do.
Feb. 10, 2020
How to Disable Msmpeng.exe and Reduce High CPU Usage
High CPU usage is not a new issue on Windows computers as it has, for a long time, affected bothWindows 10and 7 users. Just recently, we covered how tofix high CPU usage after the KB4512941 updateon Windows 10. And now users are complaining about a process called msmpeng.exe causing a high spike in CPU usage. The interesting part about this process is that it’s not a virus, but a system process handled by the native antivirus itself.
Feb. 10, 2020
How to Share iCloud Folders on iPhone and iPad
When it comes to seamless collaboration, folder sharing comes in really handy as it offers more flexibility to an entire team to work together on a project. Unfortunately, iCloud Drive lacked this feature for quite some time unlike majorrivals such as Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. In what could be great news for those who had been waiting for native cloud folder sharing across iDevices for an improved collaboration experience, Apple has eventually rolled out this feature in iOS 13.
Feb. 10, 2020
Moto Razr Displays Are Already Breaking: Report
Motorola finally launched the much-hyped Moto Razr on the 6th of February after originallyannouncingthe handset last November. It has merely been a week since the device hit retail stores and the display units being showcased are already showing issues. The issues are mainly on thedisplayand thehingeequipped with“movable support plates that rigidly support the display when the phone is open but collapse out of the way when the phone is closed”.
Feb. 10, 2020
MWC 2020: GSMA Announces Health Safety Measures for Coronavirus
According to GSMA’s email, the following additional measures are being put in place by the organisers: The organisers have also mentioned that they are monitoring the situation and plans may be adapted according to developments. Hopefully that doesn’t mean the event will have to be cancelled or postponed. Apart from the measures mentioned by the GSMA above, the organisers have also put in place a number of preventative safety measures including the following:
Feb. 10, 2020
Hackers Can Now Send Malware over Bluetooth
If left unpatched,BlueFrag lets malicious actors steal personal data from your Android phone running Oreo 8.0 and Pie 9.0 without user interaction. The attacker just needs to be in the Bluetooth range along with the Bluetooth MAC address of your device to take over your phone. You probably need not worry about BlueFrag if your phone is runningAndroid 10. The researchers mention thatthe exploit does not affect Android 10as it results in a Bluetooth crash when they tested.
Feb. 10, 2020
MWC 2020: Realme X50 Pro 5G with Punch-hole Camera, Snapdragon 865 Launches February 24
In anofficial post on Weibo, Realme has confirmed that theRealme X50 Pro 5G will be unveiled on February 24. The company will hold its first-ever global conference at this year’s MWC, moving beyond the confines of its biggest markets – India and China. Realme X50 Pro 5G: Rumored Specs Thanks to a screenshot shared by Realme China CMO Xu Qi Chase, we already know the key internal specs for the Realme X50 Pro 5G.
Feb. 10, 2020
Ola Launches London Operations With More Than 25,000 Drivers
Indian cab-hailing company, Ola, has finally launched its services in London, UK, almost four months afteroriginally announcing plansto start operations in the British capital. In an official press release announcing the launch, the company said it will offer cabs in three categories: Comfort, Comfort XL and Exec. It also claims to have an army of more than 25,000 drivers who have registered on the platform since itstarted the on-boarding processlast November.
Feb. 10, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Launching Tomorrow; Everything We Know So Far
Samsung is expected to refresh itsGalaxy Budswith its successor Galaxy Buds+ at the Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled to take place tomorrow in San Francisco. We know almost everything about the upcoming truly wireless earbuds, thanks to the specifications sheet leaked by reliable tipster Evan Blass. Galaxy Buds+: Specs and Features From a design point of view, the Galaxy Buds+ highlyresemble their predecessor Galaxy Buds. The dimensions of the Galaxy Buds+ are exactly the same as the Galaxy Buds but the earbuds weigh more at 6.
Feb. 10, 2020
MWC 2020: Nubia to Unveil Red Magic 5G With 144Hz Display, Snapdragon 865
Fei has been also teasing many of the other key features of the Red Magic 5G over the past few weeks. According to him, the device will not only feature a 144Hz screen, but will also bepowered by the Snapdragon 865. It might alsosupport 80W fast charging, which should make it the fastest-charging consumer smartphone ahead of the Reno Ace, which comes withOppo’s 65W SuperVOOC charging. Coming back to the Red Magic 5G, while we do have a few pieces of info about Nubia’s next-gen gaming flagship, we don’t have the full technical details just yet, so it will be interesting to see if we get some more info before the official announcement later this month.
Feb. 9, 2020
Netherlands Will Give 4,000 Euros to Citizens Buying Electric Vehicle
We all know that a global catastrophe is emerging. With the level of pollution in the environment and the amount of climate change, our Earth will die soon enough if we don’t act now. Some of the prominent countries that are trying their best to save the planet are from the European continent. These include Belgium, Denmark, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Now as most of the pollution comes from carbon emissions due to burning petrol and diesel, most of these countries are trying to eradicate the cars that run on gas.
Feb. 9, 2020
Apple is Now Offering On-Site Repairs For Its Devices
Customer service is one of the areas at which Apple has good grip. If you have a broken Apple device, you can go to an Apple store to get instant assistance or mail your device for the repair. Now, Apple will be extending its service to customers by offering on-site repairs and assistance in select areas in the US. The service can be found in Apple’ssupport pageon their website. Apple is offering its on-site repair service via Go Tech Services, an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
Feb. 9, 2020
Attackers Can Now Steal Data Using Screen Brightness: Researchers
Over time, hackers have found numerous ways to exfiltrate data from computers without requiring a network connection. But this might be one of the cleverest ways of stealing data from a computer. Researchers from the Ben Gurion University of Israel devised a new way to obtain sensitive information from an “air-gapped” computer just by modulating the brightness of the screen, which basically means hackers can use your PC’s screen brightness to hack you.
Feb. 9, 2020
Check Out Porsche’s First Electric Vehicle From 1898
Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of Porsche Cars, was an innovator who was way ahead of his time. As the first electric car by Porsche, the Porsche Taycan, is finally arriving in the market, let me tell you about Porsche’s first electric car from 1898! The Story Of Ferdinand Porsche The first Porsche electric car made its way to the market back in 1898. Crazy right? or shall I say “Car-zy”! Ferdinand Porsche, as a young boy, was always intrigued by electricity.
Feb. 9, 2020
Is Google Making A New OS Called “Pigweed”?
The story of Google developing a newFuchsia OStook a new turn after Google reportedly filed a new trademark for an operating platform named “Pigweed”. The name was also spotted in the Chromium code repository and then in a proposed name change in the Fuchsia OS code. The name change in the code is not quite the solid evidence that “Pigweed” is related to the “Fuchsia OS”. As the above screenshot is observed, you can see someone named Gary Miguel told the developer, “reference to pigweed seems wrong here”, to which he replied, “Done”.
Feb. 9, 2020
Android Phones are Now Harder to Crack than iPhones: Forensics Detectives
The US government has had a lot of encounters with terrorists using iPhones. After taking the device in custody, they try to break into it to access important information which might prove as useful evidence in court. This is the reason why we see the US government asking companies like Apple to give access to the so-called “backdoor” of their devices from time to time. Almost every time companies deny the government in the name of “consumer privacy policy”.
Feb. 9, 2020
Steve Jobs’ Personality Changed After Apple Growth: Wozniak
In a Podcast with former Apple evangelist, Guy Kawasaki, Steve Wozniak shared a unique perspective to the life of Steve Jobs and what it was like to start a revolutionary company with the marketing genius. In the podcast, Wozniak said that while he never thought about making big money, Jobs stuck to the idea of making it big in life. “Steve wanted to be important, and he had zero money,” Wozniak said.
Feb. 9, 2020
This $9 Smartwatch is Also a Smartphone
A smartwatch? A smartphone? How about both? This smartwatch, which is shockingly also resonates a smartphone, is available for only a price of $9 (Rs.640). The Leehur V8 is a smartphone that sits on your wrist and it is probably the cheapest of all. Although the product is a smartwatch, it has some basic functionalities of a smartphone. Now talking about basic functions, you might be asking can it make a phone call?
Feb. 9, 2020
This Device Turns Wheelchairs into Xbox Controllers
Gaming has evolved in many ways over the years. Today, more than 2 billion people are gamers around the world. Of course, this includes players like Shroud and Ninja but also includes players with many kinds of disabilities. Although this controller was already helping disabled players to enjoy the latest games on Xbox and Windows PCs, a recently launched third-party add-on device makes the controller more useful than ever.This device is made to turn a power wheelchair of an individual into a game controller.
Feb. 9, 2020
This Indian Education App Aimed at Small Cities Raises $15 Million
Education is the most basic right of every individual. With a literacy rate of just 74%, India is far behind than many developing countries. To aid the growth of education, many start-ups like Unacademy, Byju’s and Vedanutu have taken matters into their hands. A similar edtech start-up from Gurgaon made an app to help students understand math and science concepts using short videos. The app is called Doubtnut it raised a whopping $15 million in a new financing round.
Feb. 9, 2020
This Instagram Filter Will Turn You Into Apex’s New Legend
Adopting a new promotional strategy, Respawn added a new face filter on Instagramthat will turn you into their new legend – Revenant. The filter works like all the other face filters on Instagram’s story feature. You just have to select the filter and place a face in front of the camera. Move your face closer to the camera and watch the video animate automatically with Revenant’s eyes glaring red and the scary voice effect.
Feb. 9, 2020
This Japanese Phone is Probably the Most Compact Smartphone Ever
Here’s a question for you. Do you miss the age of compact phones? The era in which companies tried to make phones smaller instead of making it bigger. Today, the most compact smartphone which is available in the market might be the iPhone SE, with a screen size of 4″ and that’s a very old and outdated smartphone we are talking about. Well, enter Rakuten Mini, which is probably the world’s smallest and lightest smartphone.
Feb. 9, 2020
You Can Now Vote for Your Favourite Pokemon
Pokemon is not just a game or a TV show for the people of Japan, it is an emotion. As Pokemon Day is approaching in Japan, the country is preparing to celebrate the day with the evergreen beings of the Pokemon universe. February 27 is the day when the Pokemon Red and Green video games were launched in Japan. Since the popularity of these oddly cute monsters,this day became the “Pokemon Day”.
Feb. 8, 2020
US Schools Are Using AI To Monitor Students
During the last 10 years, the US has witnessed 180 school shootouts with a staggering 356 victims. With weaker gun control laws in the country, schools are turning toArtificial Intelligence (AI) to protect the students. But a recent AI system installed in almost 9 US public schools, according to Recode, raised some privacy concerns. The AI-based software is called Appearance Search and is developed by a company named Avigilon. The software is capable of finding a student in a school campus, based on their appearance, age, gender, clothes and certain facial features.
Feb. 8, 2020
Cybercriminals Are Using Coronavirus to Spread Emotet Trojan Virus
Amidst the fear of Coronavirus which originated in the Wuhan district of China, there are reports that bot-net driven emails are using the disease as a clickbait to spread a dangerous trojan virus in computers. In a campaign, IBM X-Force saw thatmalicious emails are being sent to users that contain infection-prevention measuresfor the Coronavirus. The emails are being used to spread the wicked Emotet trojan around regions of Japan. Now, most of these emails are written in Japanese which suggest that operators are intentionally targetting regions which might be affected by the outbreak of the disease, Japan being in Asia.
Feb. 8, 2020
GM Introduces “Auto Lane Change” in their Automatic Driving System
To step up their game, General Motors (Cadillac’s parent company) is aiming to make some game-changing improvements in their Super Cruise system. As Tesla’s Autopilot is considered the best driver assistance system in the market, the new improvements in the Super Cruise system will put GM right back in the game. The improved driver assistance system of the companywill include better steering and speed control. The Super Cruise is currently quite similar to Tesla’s Autopilot other than the fact it does not require the driver to keep their hands on the wheel while in automatic cruise mode.
Feb. 8, 2020
How to Unfreeze iPhone When Stuck In Bootloop [All iPhone Models]
One of the advantages of using an iPhone is the fact that it does not hang that easily. However, there are certain times when an iPhone freezes and it becomes the most annoying thing. So last day, I was using my iPhone X fine and dandy. Used Ola to book a cab, talked to the driver and told him to come at the pick-up point. It was all neat as of this moment.
Feb. 8, 2020
Why is This Shower Loved By Tim Cook?
Nebia is a start-up that makes shower-heads for your bathroom. Now you ask, what is innovative about shower-heads? Well, these shower-heads made Tim Cook invest a lump-sum amount of money in the company and let me tell you why. Philip Winter, the co-founder of the company moved to San Francisco with the idea of creating a new kind of shower-head that will be environment-friendly.After Nebia 1.0 and Nebia 2.0, the company launched its latest product, Nebia by MOEN which they claim is the most advanced shower-head they created.
Feb. 8, 2020
MWC 2020: Mi 10 Launch Confirmed for 23rd February
Xiaomi will take the wraps off its Mi 10 flagship series at a launch event in Barcelona. The invite doesn’t give a lot away but you can seethe ‘number 10′ being formed with the lenses. It could also be a reference to improved optical zooming capabilities,which were recently teased on Weibo, of the upcoming Mi 10 series. Rumored Specs and Features The Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will obviously feature a premium glass design, but it’s the front panel that will grab an upgrade this time around.
Feb. 8, 2020
The Most Useless Clock in The History of Clocks
Clocks have a long way since their inception. Invented by Christiaan Huygens way back in the 17th century, the pendulum clock was the first time-keeper of the world. Since then, we have come to see clocks change over the course of time. From mechanical to digital and now we have one wrapped around our wrists in the form of a wristwatch. But I bet you have never seen a clock built like this one.
Feb. 8, 2020
The “CyberPhone” Is A Cybertruck-Inspired $15000 iPhone
Since smartphones picked up the rectangular slab design, every phone has looked more or less the same. They all are rectangular slabs of metal, glass, plastic or recently popular “glasstic”, with rounded corners and varying sizes. No manufacturer has been “brave” enough to create a new basic design language…until Caviar. The Russian luxe-class manufacturer generally makesmodified iPhones. The company uses luxury materials like gold and titanium to make these modifications. The brand is known for the intricate details in their modifications and the insanely expensive price-tag.
Feb. 8, 2020
This 21-Year Old Continuously Hacked Into Nintendo Servers
In an announcement by the US Department of Justice, a man from California has pled guilty for hacking into multiple Nintendo servers. The man allegedly hacked into Nintendo servers to steal confidential information of the company, including information about the Nintendo Switch. He stole the information about the Switch months before its announcement. After gaining the information,Hernandez made the mistake of boasting about his hacking on social media platforms. He talked about his hacking on his Twitter handle and his Discord channel.
Feb. 8, 2020
Amazon’s “Automated Dub” Uses AI to Dub Videos to Foreign Languages
With the popularity of so many streaming platforms, content is becoming pretty diverse and different. More and more people are watching foreign-language shows like “Money Heist” and “Dark” as they are good shows and are available worldwide. However, some of us like to watch our shows in a language which we understand. Sometimes subtitles are not enough. Having said that, dubbing foreign shows to another language can become time-consuming and expensive for production companies.
Feb. 8, 2020
Hyundai’s 2020 Sonata Hybrid Will Provide 700 “Free” Miles Using Solar Panels
According to the company, the roof will charge the vehicle’s powertrain battery pack along with the 12-volt battery, that provides power to the starter motor and the accessories. This means that the climate control system and the infotainment system of the car won’t be able to drain the battery when the car is off. While these big companies are taking a risk by putting solar panels on cars to harvest more energy, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk thinks thatthe most useless place to put solar panels would be on top of cars.
Feb. 7, 2020
Xiaomi Launches 65W Power Adapter in China
Xiaomi has launched a 65W Type-C charger capable of charging a variety of devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch. As the name hints, the power adapter comes with a USB-C power outlet. The power adapter comes with multiple security protection features to ensure safety. It features overvoltage protection, short circuit protection, input & output overcurrent protection to name a few. The charging pins are foldable so that you can carry it conveniently in your bags.
Feb. 7, 2020
Firefox on Android Finally Gets Add-on Support, but There’s a Catch
Having announced plans to roll out a new version ofFirefox Nightly based on the Preview versionon Android, Mozilla has finally started fulfilling its long-standing promise to bring add-on support to its new mobile browser. This feature has just started rolling out toFirefox Preview(Nightly), but it supports only one add-on – uBlock Origin at the moment. With a little bit of luck, however, the software will soon incorporate support for most of the other add-ons available on desktop.
Feb. 7, 2020
Google Pixel 4a to Come with Snapdragon 730: Report
We saw thedesign rendersand 360-degree videos of the upcoming Google Pixel 4a last December, thanks to popular leaker Onleaks. Now, a new report from XDA-Developers hints that the handset would come with Snapdragon 730 chipset. To come to this conclusion, the team had been tracking the internal code-names of the alleged upcoming Pixel mid-range devices – sunfish, redfin, and bramble in the AOSP repository. The report mentions that they have found evidence that links Pixel 4a to the codename sunfish.
Feb. 7, 2020
Google Stadia’s Free Tier to Come ‘In the next Few Months’
Harrison mentioned the timeline in an interview withProtocol.“The big strategic difference is that over the next few months you will be able to experience Stadia for free,” Harrison told Protocol.“No money down, without having to put a box in your home, you can just click and play amazing games straight from our data center.” Google announced last month that it aims to bring as many as 120 games to the Stadia lineup to attract more gamers.
Feb. 7, 2020
Google Translate Gains Dark Mode Support on Android and iOS
Google recently started rolling out dark mode on Google Translate app for iOS devices and now, the software giant is gradually bringing the same to Android devices as well. Unlike Android though, dark mode on Google Translate is widely available on iPhones right now. Arecent9to5Googlereportsuggests that an Android user from Poland has got dark mode on version 6.5 of Google Translate app. However, this appears to be a limited server-side rollout and hence, it might not be available right now on your Android phone.
Feb. 7, 2020
How to Create Custom Voice Control Commands in macOS Catalina
WithmacOS Catalina, Apple has introduced “Voice Control” to provide a better way to control Mac with voice. And from what I can tell after giving it a shot on my MacBook, it works pretty well. In fact, at times, I find it more convenient to interact with the macOS device using voice commands instead of traditional input methods. Siri’s speech-recognition engine coupled with the ability to recognize several apps, labels, and controls has played a vital role in making the dictation feature effective.
Feb. 7, 2020
Indian Smartphone Market Grew Only 8% in 2019: IDC
“As organic growth becomes challenging with increasing replacement cycles, it is imperative for the smartphone ecosystem to really put its energy and focus on enabling migration of the massive feature phone user base in India in addition to continue offering compelling propositions at the mid-premium segment to boost faster upgrades”,explained Navkendar Singh, Research Director, Client Devices & IPDS, IDC India. “During the year, we will see launches with newer concepts like under-display cameras, gaming-centric features, and higher refresh rate screens clubbed with efforts by the brands to open new revenue areas like OS monetization and financing services, etc” Singh added.
Feb. 7, 2020
Moto G Stylus, Moto G Power with Snapdragon 665 Launched Starting at $249
Putting an end to theincessant leaksover the past few days, Motorola has today unveiled its newest budget smartphones — the Moto G Stylus and G Power. Both of the phones are powered by a mid-range Snapdragon chip, punch-hole displays, and triple-camera setups. But, the suffixes are enough to tell their stand out features and distinguish between them. Moto G Stylus Let’s start off with the Moto G Stylus.This isMotorola’s first smartphone to launch with a built-in stylusthat can be stored away in the bottom left corner of the phone’s body when not in use.
Feb. 7, 2020
Netflix Now Lets You Disable Autoplaying Videos; Here’s How to Do It
After a long time of turning a blind eye to complaints about the incessant auto-playing of videos while browsing the library, Netflix is finally giving subscribers the option to disable this annoying feature. With the latest update,Netflix userswill nownot only be able to prevent the next episode in a series from playing immediatelyafter you complete watching one but also skip automatic previews on the homepage. As part of its plan to offer more granular options to users, Netflix now offers two different autoplay settings that users can turn on or off.
Feb. 7, 2020
New Apple TV 4K May Launch Soon, Suggests tvOS 13.4 Beta
The reference indicates this upcoming Apple TV uses the same architecture found in the A12 and A13 Bionic chip. The Apple TV 4K that’s available right now uses the A10X Fusion, therefore an A12 or A13 Bionic chip would be a better upgrade. Additionally, Apple is also looking forward to launch an e-sports-centric high-end Mac at its annual WWDC developers conference next year. This will be the first time Apple will enter such a segment and it is still not officially disclosed whether this will be a desktop computer or a high-end MacBook Pro, though rumors state that it might be an iMac.
Feb. 7, 2020
OnePlus TV Update Brings Spotify Integration, Hotspot Sharing, and More
OnePlus has just started rolling out its third update to its first-gen televisions, theOnePlus TV 55 Q1and OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro. Apart from the aforementioned content integrations, this new update also brings a few relatively minor features, including anew playback animation while playing musicthrough Bluetooth stereo, and the ability to share the Wi-Fi hotspot from your OnePlus smartphone to OnePlus TV withOnePlus Connect. Also, the app supportsfive devices simultaneously.
Feb. 7, 2020
Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, and Xiaomi Team up to Take on Google Play Store: Report
Chinese smartphone giants – Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, and Xiaomi are reportedly joining hands to develop aunified platform for developers outside of China to upload apps to all their respective app stores simultaneously. The platform will be developed under the Global Developer Service Alliance (GDSA) to compete against the Google Play Store. This way, developers can easily make all of their apps and games available in multiple app stores. Also, developers could increase the reach of their apps to more consumers, considering how all these Chinese smartphone brands account for a significant amount of handsets across the globe.
Feb. 7, 2020
Realme C3 MediaTek Helio G70 Benchmark and Performance Test
The competition between Xiaomi and Realme has only grown more intense over the past year. The latter is now also offering a smartphone at almost every price point to aggressively rival its arch-nemesis. The latest addition to Realme’s lineup is the entry-level Realme C3, which waslaunched earlier this weekin India. It’s theworld’s first smartphone to be powered by theMediaTek Helio G70chipset. If the users weren’t interested in the Realme C3 prior to launch, well, the Helio G70 has given us reason enough to not give a casual pass.
Feb. 7, 2020
Samsung Expected to Sell 40 Million Galaxy S20 Units in 2020
The research and analytics firm cites the improvements in hardware and camera capabilities (such as theSuperISO featureand100X zoom), 5G support, and the expected pricing for this prediction. Counterpoint believes that the Galaxy S20 series would help recover the declining sales in the overall smartphone market. “High-definition live video, high-end cloud gaming, and XR are important use cases in the early 5G era, and Samsung’s 16GB of high RAM capacity is considered as a preparation to provide a good user experience for these 5G applications.
Feb. 7, 2020
Vodafone Idea to Offer Postpaid Plans Under ‘Vodafone RED’ Brand; Drops Idea Nirvana
Vodafone Idea has today announced its plans to merge all of its postpaid services under theVodafone REDbrand. All existing postpaid customers of Idea Nirvana – the postpaid service of Idea will be migrated to equivalent Vodafone RED plans in the coming months. New customers will directly be part of the Vodafone RED plan. The rollout will start with Mumbai and will expand to different circles in the future. The change is applicable to enterprise Idea users as well.
Feb. 7, 2020
What is Windows Core OS (WCOS)? Everything You Need to Know
Windows has a roughly 77% market share in the desktop market and yet there are reports thatMicrosoft is developing a new operating systemand you wonder why. After Windows 10S, now there are rumors about Windows Core OS. So what is Windows Core OS (WCOS) and how it’s different fromWindows 10 or 10S? Is it something that will replace Windows 10 in the future? We have answered all these crucial questions along with all the nitty-gritty in detail below.
Feb. 7, 2020
Alleged Vivo iQOO 3 Specifications Leaks Online
A new Vivo iQOO smartphone with the model number V1955A has been spotted in a TENAA listing. The listing reveals the key specifications of the handset. Rumors suggest that the device could be the brand’s upcoming Vivo iQOO 3. As per the listing, the Vivo iQOO V1955A measures 158.51 x 74.88 x 9.16mm and weighs 214.5 grams. The listing hints at the existence of a Black color variant but there could be different color variants.
Feb. 6, 2020
A Bug in WhatsApp’s Desktop App Allowed Hackers to Read Local Files
Cyber-security researchers have identified acritical JavaScript vulnerability in the WhatsApp desktop appprior to versions 0.3.9309. Originally discovered by Gal Weizman of PerimeterX, the vulnerability affects both the Windows and Mac versions of the app, and could potentially allow cyber-criminals to inject malware or perform remote code execution using seemingly innocuous messages. The most critical vulnerability apparently allowed attackers to simply send some malicious JavaScript in a WhatsApp message to take control over a target device remotely and read local files.
Feb. 6, 2020
Apple Watch Outsold the Entire Swiss Watch Industry in 2019
According toStrategy Analytics, a global, independent research and consulting firm, the traditional Swiss watchmakers, like Swatch and Tissot, are losing the smartwatch wars. Apple Watch is delivering a better product through deeper retail channels and appealing to younger consumers who increasingly want digital wristwear. The latest smartwatch from the Cupertino-based tech giantApple Watch Series 5is powered byWatchOS 6and comes with a new ‘Always On’ display feature. The latest smartwatch from Apple features top-of-the-lineECG and fall detection features, among other health benefits.
Feb. 6, 2020
Google Chrome Will Start Blocking Intrusive Video Ads This August
Google will start blocking intrusive ads on short-form video content (videos less than 8 minutes in duration) by default in theGoogle Chromeweb browser this August. To be specific, this includesnon-skippable ads longer than 31 secondsthat appear before a video starts, mid-roll ads, and ads that occupy almost one-third of the content. For the uninitiated, Google relies on the Better Ads Standards set by the ‘Coalition for Better Ads’ for identifying unintrusive ads.
Feb. 6, 2020
Google Maps Gets New Logo and Revamped UI on Android, iOS
As part of its 15th birthday celebrations this year, Google Maps isgetting a ton of new featureson both Android and iOS. According to Google, therevamped new appwill offer“everything you need at your fingertips with five easy-to-access tabs: Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and Updates.” While Explore and Commute tabs were already available, the three other options are new and have been added to the list by nixing the ‘For You’ tab. Here’s a brief about what the five tabs to offer:
Feb. 6, 2020
How to Sideload Apps on Android TV (Guide)
Android TVs have become extremely popular over the last year or so, thanks to the growing number of manufacturers offering smart TVs across different price segments. However, while there are somegood apps for Android TV, the selection is not good enough. Also, thanks to fight between companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, and TV manufactures, sometimes consumers even have to miss out on some basic apps. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t use these apps and more on your smart TV.
Feb. 6, 2020
You May Soon Be Able to Unlock Your Car with an iPhone or Apple Watch
Apple on Wednesday released the first developer betas of macOS Catalina 10.15.4, iOS 13.4. iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2 and tvOS 13.4, bringing some cool features to its desktop, mobile and smartwatch platforms. The most notable addition to iOS 13.4 is a new‘CarKey’ APIthat will make it possible to use the iPhone or the Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start a car. Believed to have been first spotted by9to5Mac, the feature will reportedly make use of an iPhone’s NFC chip to communicate with compatible cars.
Feb. 6, 2020
Leaked Huawei P40 Real-Life Image Shows Dual Pill-Shaped Selfie Cameras
Huawei’s upcoming flagship lineup – the Huawei P40 series will be launched at an event next month in Paris, and a new leak has now surfaced online revealing the front design of the handset. The image was shared on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. From the image, we see apill-shaped camera cutout in the top left corner of the smartphone for accommodating dual selfie cameras. The top and bottom bezels are barely visible on the device while the edges feature the waterfall screen design.
Feb. 6, 2020
Motorola’s Upcoming 5G Phone Will Sport a Waterfall Display, Snapdragon 865: Report
The selfie camera is placed inside a punch-hole in the top-left corner of the device, as you can see in the image attached above. According to the report, both of these handsets will come with a6.67-inch waterfall display(2340×1080 pixel) with a 90Hz refresh rate. If this turns out to be true, this would be the first Motorola phone to ship with a high refresh rate display. It remains uncertain if the panels used in these devices are AMOLED or LCD.
Feb. 6, 2020
MWC 2020: Oppo Find X2 Set to Launch on February 22
Oppo Find X recently passed the NBTC certification but none of its internal specifications made an appearance online. We, however, did learn about the existence of a Find X2 Pro variant from its NBTC listing. Itpowered by theSnapdragon 865 chipsetto bear the badge of being a flagship smartphone. You can expect up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage onboard. In the camera department, we recently learned that Find X2 will come equipped with acustom Sony sensor.
Feb. 6, 2020
Netflix Android App Starts Streaming AV1 Content to Save Cellular Data
Netflix on Wednesday announced that it has started streaming AV1 videos on its Android app. The move is expected to reduce data usage for Android users, given that the royalty-free video codec is said to offer up to 20 percent compression efficiency over VP9 codecs currently used by the company. This feature can be activated manually on the Android app byenabling the ‘Save Data’ optionfrom ‘App Settings -> Cellular Data Usage’ under the ‘More’ tab in the navigation menu.
Feb. 6, 2020
OnePlus Receives Patent for Under-Display Camera Technology
Under-display camerasare expected to be the next big thing in smartphone design. While the technology itself is not yet ready for primetime, most phone makers, including the likes ofXiaomi,Samsung, andOppo,are working hard to incorporate it into consumer hardware. OnePlus is the latest brand to join the bandwagon, with the company this week receiving a patent from the Chinese IP agency for a technology that hides the front-facing camera in a smartphone when not in use.
Feb. 6, 2020
YouTube Music Gets Lyrics Support on Android
YouTube Music recently gained support forpersonalized playlistsand now, the streaming service has gradually started rolling out in-built lyrics on its Android app. You canaccess the lyrics by tapping the “info” button present to the left of the track’s titleon the ‘Now Playing’ screen. On tapping this button, a panel will appear to show you the number of views, likes, quick access to the artist and album pages, along with the lyrics.
Feb. 6, 2020
Redmi 9A India Launch Teased for 11th February; Redmi Powerbank Expected as Well
The entry-levelRealme C3is all set to launch in India in just a couple of hours but Redmi has already teased its upcoming competitor on social media today. Redmi India has taken to Twitter to tease the arrival of the Redmi 9A, along with a new product category. And we also have a launch date. You can also see that the #DeshKaDumdaarSmartphone hashtag is being used to market the upcoming Redmi phone.
Feb. 6, 2020
WhatsApp Adds New Solid Color Wallpapers for Dark Mode Users
After finallyrolling out the much-awaited Dark Modevia the beta channel last month, WhatsApp has now added new ‘Solid Color’ wallpapers that can be used while using the dark theme. This change is the latest addition to WhatsApp themes on Android after the company ditched the ‘Set by Battery Saver’ theme option in version 2.20.29, which means users now have only two theme options – Light and Dark. As can be seen in the screenshots below, version 2.
Feb. 6, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Series Will Launch with Faster LPDDR5 DRAM
Micron Technology has announced that it has started mass production of the world’s first low-power LPDDR5 DRAM chip targeted at the flagship smartphone market. The company says that itsnew memory chip would debut in Xiaomi’s upcoming Mi 10 series. The LPDDR5 DRAM offers atransmission rate of up to 6.4Gbps, which is almost twice of what the current LPDDR4 standard offers. It is about 20% faster than LPDDR4x DRAM and offers a 50% faster data access speed.
Feb. 6, 2020
How to Use Nvidia GeForce Now in India Right Away
Nvidia’s game streaming serviceGeForce Nowhas been in beta for quite some time, but now, the company has finally opened it for public access. However, the company is still limiting itsStadiacompetitor to the US so far. So, if you’re in India and you want to test out Nvidia’s take on the whole cloud-gaming concept, here’s how you can use Nvidia GeForce Now in India right now. What is GeForce Now First off, what is GeForce Now?
Feb. 6, 2020
Realme C3 Launched with MediaTek Helio G70 SoC, Dual-Cameras and 5,000mAh Battery
Realme is moving ahead with its competitive launch cycle. After theRealme 5ilaunch in early January, the Chinese giant is back with yet another smartphone. Realme has today launched the entry-level Realme C3 in India. It’s a successor to theRealme C2from last year and brings along the latest gaming-centric chipset from MediaTek, dual-cameras, a massive battery, and more. Realme C3: Specs and Features Realme C3 is an entry-level smartphone so, of course, it includes apolycarbonate back panel, with the sunrise design that the company has popularised over the past year.
Feb. 5, 2020
[Update: New Character] PUBG Mobile Update Expected to Bring Erangel 2.0
Despite the advent of new battle-royale games like Call of Duty: Mobile, the popularity ofPUBG Mobilehas not fallen adversely and there exists a separate fanbase for the game. PUBG Mobile is all set to receive a new update with version 0.17.0 this month. A new report suggests that thisupcoming update could bring the long-awaited Erangel 2.0 map. The news comes fromMr.Ghostwho cites an official PUBG Mobile Telegram channel as the source.
Feb. 5, 2020
Amazon Launches the Echo Show 8 in India at Rs.12,999
Amazon globally announced the Echo Show 8 along with a whole bunch of Echo devices at theAmazon hardware eventlast September and now, the tech giant has finally brought the smart display to India. The front camera equipped on the Echo Show 8comes with a built-in physical shutterso that you can keep it closed whenever you want without risking your privacy. The shutter button is mounted on the top right corner of the device.
Feb. 5, 2020
Disney+ to Launch in India on March 29 via Hotstar
Disney’s in-house streaming service, Disney+, which plays home to popular movies and TV shows including the likes of theBaby Yoda-touting “The Mandalorian” finally has something of a release date for the Indian market. According to TechCrunch, while Iger did not share specifics about the Disney+ launch strategy in India, he did mention that there will be “two primary products” launching in the country.“One will be more premium in nature that will include the entire library of original programming and the other one will be more basic that will have the library and not the original programming priced for the market and launched at a very peak period of time for the IPL, the Cricket League,”Iger was quoted as saying.
Feb. 5, 2020
How to Play PUBG Mobile on PC
The battle royale genre blew up after the release of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, better known as PUBG, on PC. The game’s success prompted a number of developers to release their ownbattle royale games. Things blew up further when these games made their way to mobile devices. The free-to-play model played a huge part in making the games popular. But for many gamers, playingshooting gameson a touch screen isn’t all that intuitive and doesn’t feel as satisfactory as using a mouse and keyboard.
Feb. 5, 2020
Samsung Just ‘Accidentally’ Leaked the Galaxy S20 on its Website
Following multipleleaks about its cameras,designand various otherdetails about its hardware componentsandsoftware features, the Samsung Galaxy S20 has now seemingly been leaked by the company itself. With barely days to go before its expected launch in New York, a number of images of the upcoming device, said to be official promotional renders, are believed to have been briefly posted one of the official Samsung websites in Europe, giving us our first official look at the upcoming handset.
Feb. 5, 2020
South Korea Will Start Switching to Linux from this Year
South Korean government has announced that it will switch the computers used in its central government, local governments, and public institutions to Linux-based operating systems starting this year-end. The Linux-based operating systems planned by the government areCloud OS, Harmonica OS, and TMAX OS. The government cites the need to update Windows once every five years and the discontinuation of Windows 7 for this move. Back in April, the South Korean Ministry of Public Administration and Security started a pilot test on Linux-based operating systems for public institutions.
Feb. 5, 2020
Watch the First 8K Video Shot on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865-Powered Phone
“Smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 can capture professional image quality, and will pack exciting new camera features including 8K video capture. 8K video is loaded with 33-megapixels per frame — so it’s big, sharp, and can be shared in its full glory on YouTube.”,says Qualcomm. Thevideo was shot using Sony’s IMX586 sensor in Arizona last November. Yes, Qualcomm had shot this video before it even announced the chipset. The natural sceneries covered in the video include the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and the Petroglyphs near Antelope Canyon.
Feb. 5, 2020
YouTube’s Classic Desktop UI Is Going Away from March
With this change,you won’t be able to opt-out of YouTube’s updated designand you will have to bid adieu to the old look of YouTube. If you’re still using the old interface, YouTube will show you a notification to switch to the new YouTube. You might have to update your browser to continue using YouTube in case your browser version is not compatiblewith YouTube’s new design. You will get a notification prompt if your browser is incompatible.
Feb. 4, 2020
How to Install Debian Buster on Chromebook (Debian 10)
Install Debian Buster on Chromebook If you are alreadyusing Linux on your Chromebookeither in Stable, Beta, or Dev channel thenyou will have to disable Linux and turn it on again to get the latest Buster update. I know this is not the best solution, but if you are someone who wants to jump from Debian 9 to 10 anyhow then this is the only way right now. Of course, in coming March, you will get the stable Chrome 81 update which will have Buster by default, but again this guide is not for those whocanwait.
Feb. 4, 2020
Escobar Fold 2 Is Priced at Just $399 and Looks Exactly like the Galaxy Fold
Last December, popular drug lord Pablo Escobar’s brother Roberto Escobar announced theEscobar Fold 1, which was a rebrandedRoyole FlexPai. Roberto Escobar has now refreshed the lineup with a new foldable phone called Escobar Fold 2, and it looks exactly like theGalaxy Fold. In addition, there is a bizarre video titled “www.RIPSAMSUNG.com – Rest In Peace Samsung – Say Hello to Escobar Fold 2” where models destroy a Galaxy Fold with a sledgehammer.
Feb. 4, 2020
BlackBerry Ends Partnership with TCL; Effective This August
Blackberry took to Twitter to share the news last night.“TCL Communication has no further rights to design, manufacture or sell any new BlackBerry mobile devices.”mentions the announcement. Take a look at the tweet below. pic.twitter.com/jhcfVHjVqL At this moment, it is uncertain if this is the end of Blackberry phones in the mainstream market. There are chances for a possible resurrection of Blackberry by partnering with another brand or the company taking over control over the business yet again.
Feb. 4, 2020
Indians Ask Alexa for Hanuman Chalisa Four Times Every Minute
Now, a news article in Times of India has shed light on the commands that Amazon’s smart assistant has to deal with most often in India. According to the clipping, Indians most often ask Alexa “how are you” with the question clocking in at 11 times every minute. That’s a lot. However, Indians apparently also ask Alexa to “play Hanuman Chalisa” 4 times every minute. That’s basically one person asking Alexa to play Hanuman Chalisa every 15 seconds.
Feb. 4, 2020
Lu Weibing Shares Technical Difficulties of Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo
Xiaomi teased its 100W “Super Charge Turbo” fast charging technology capable of completely charging a 4000mAh battery in just 17 minutes last year. Xiaomi’s China President Lu Weibing has now shared some technical difficulties of the technology on Weibo. In the Weibo post, Weibing mentions 5 difficult technical aspects to be considered while implementing 100W fast charging. The aforesaid aspects areloss of battery capacity, technical architecture, performance, safety, and multiple charging scenarios.
Feb. 4, 2020
Microsoft Teams Goes Down After the Company Forgot to Renew a Security Certificate
Microsoft’sSlack competitor, Teams (whichrecently debuted on Linuxas well), reportedly went down earlier today after the company forgot to renew a security certificate for the service. The company has since confirmed the unplanned outage of the service, and that they have successfully deployed a fix for it. Users trying to sign in to Microsoft Teams had to face errors with the service for almost three hours, starting just around 9AM eastern time.
Feb. 4, 2020
OnePlus Captures 33% of India’s Premium Smartphone Market
Overall, the premium smartphone segment in India (above Rs 30,000) registered its highest ever recorded shipments this year, growing 29 per cent in the year. According to Karn Chauhan, Research Analyst, Counterpoint Research, OnePlus’ ongoing retail expansion in India can be attributed to the increased sales volumes. “Its recent partnerships with renowned retail distributors, as well as successfully extending its unique premium brand experience to retail customers through OnePlus Experience Centers, have played a crucial role in its growth,”said Chauhan.
Feb. 4, 2020
Poco X2 Launches as a Rebranded Version of Redmi K30; Price Starting at Rs. 15,999
Merely a couple of weeks after Pocoannouncedthat it will operate independently from Xiaomi, the company has today launched its new smartphone in India. It’s the second device to launch under the Poco brand but is not thePoco F1successor we had all been eagerly looking forward to. Poco X2 is a mid-range offering with aSnapdragon 730G chipset, 120Hz display, and a quad-camera setup. Poco X2: Specs and Features In the days leading up to the launch, Poco X2 teasers confirmed that it willlaunch in India as a rebrandedRedmi K30 4Gand well, that’s indeed true.
Feb. 4, 2020
Vivo to Launch Its Truly Wireless Earbuds in India Soon
According to a report from 91mobiles, which quotes its retail sources, Vivo is considering bringing the TWS truly wireless earphones to Indian shores. The source has reportedly also shared a live image of the earphones’ box and the charging case with 91mobiles, and you can check it out below.Image courtesy: 91mobiles The Vivo TWS earphones come with pretty decent specs, sporting14mm drivers along with support for Qualcomm aptX, and AAC decoding technology.
Feb. 4, 2020
Windows 10 Finally Hits 1 Billion Users Five Years After Launch
That, however, seems to have changed in the earnest last month, when Microsoft finally ended support for Windows 7 – a full decade after the operating system was launched as an upgrade over the reviled Windows Vista. WhileWindows 10 continued to steadily gain users, Windows 7 remained – and continues to remain – a much-loved operating system, preventing many users from switching over to the new software. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Feb. 4, 2020
You Can Now Recharge Your Prepaid Phone from Google Search
Google has made it easier to recharge prepaid mobiles here in India. Starting today, you can recharge your prepaid SIM cards right from Google Search on your Android smartphone.Supported mobile operators are Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Jio,andBSNL. To use the feature, perform a Google search query similar to “Prepaid mobile recharge” or “SIM recharge”. In doing so, you will see a “Mobile Recharge” section in the search results where you get the option to enter your mobile number, operator, and circle.
Feb. 3, 2020
WhatFontIs: An AI-Powered Font Finder Tool that Works
Ask any professional designer and they will tell you, finding a specific font is probably the most time-wasting work they have to do. The curious case of missing fonts can happen to anyone. Maybe you are working on a project with a missing font source/name as the client has no idea what font was used in the project. Maybe your client has just shown you a font and explicitly said that he wants the same one.
Feb. 3, 2020
Budweiser SelfieBud Is the Perfect Beer for Your Instagram Selfies
Have you ever skipped posting a selfie with your favorite beer just because of the fact that the beer label will appear reversed in the picture? Worry not, Budweiser has got you covered. Budweiser recently unveiled itsnew special beer label called SelfieBud during the BUDX Super Bowl LIVweekend in Miami featuring celebrities and reputed social media influencers across the world. “SelfieBud is the first beer in history made for the selfie generation.
Feb. 3, 2020
Airbnb Uses AI Enabled “Trait Analysing Software” For Users’ Background Checks
Have you ever thought about listing your property on Airbnb to make some extra money? Well, think again! The online booking platform recently received several complaints from London hosts regarding unethical and barbaric behaviour of the guests. Several hosts lodged complaints stating that the guests thought it is okay to hold “rowdy parties” at the properties. The list includes a woman named Elizabeth Sterling, who rented her luxury 5-bedroom apartment to a pregnant woman to hold a baby shower party.
Feb. 3, 2020
Jeep to Launch Electric Bike This June With 750W Motor, 40-Mile Range
With electric vehicles likeelectric scootersbecoming increasing popular around the world, Jeep is now apparently working on an electric bike that the company plans to launch in June. Believed to have been shown-off for a few seconds during the Super Bowl LIV earlier today, the vehicle will reportedly be capable of achieving 40 miles (64 km) on a single charge, have a 750W electric motor and will feature extra wide 4.8-inch tires, according to the Jeep website.
Feb. 3, 2020
MediaTek Announces 12nm Helio G80 SoC for Mobile Gamers on a Budget
Havingannounced the Helio G70 and G70Tmobile processors earlier this month, Taiwanese fabless semiconductor firm, MediaTek, has now taken the wraps off of its Helio G80 SoC. Aimed largely at mobile gamers on a budget, the G80 features the company’s HyperEngine game technology to boost the mobile gaming experience. In an official statement, the company said that the SoC will also offer“premium features for cameras, connectivity, multimedia and industry-leading AI performance”.
Feb. 3, 2020
Realme’s First-Ever Smart TV Might Be Unveiled at MWC 2020
In response to a user’s question about the Realme TV on Twitter, Realme India CMO Francis Wang revealed that we canexpect to “hear something exciting abt TV on MWC”later this month. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the company will launch the TV at the tech conference, but an unveiling or teaser is definitely in the books. Realme was set up merely a couple of years ago but has been growing its product lineup, as well as presence, like crazy ever since its debut.
Feb. 3, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: Alleged Hands-on Video Surfaces Online
Samsung is expected to launch its clamshell-designed foldable phone – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip next week at theGalaxy Unpacked event. We have already seen multiple leaks regarding the design and specifications of the handset and now, popular concept designerBen Geskin has shared a hands-on video of the Galaxy Z Flip. Ben took to Twitter to share the video over the weekend. In the video, we see the Mirror Purple color variant of the alleged Galaxy Z Flip.
Feb. 3, 2020
Samsung Patents Smart Speaker with Rollable Display
Samsung has filed a patent for a smart speaker equipped with a rollable display. The patent has been filed at the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS). From the patent image, we see acylindrical-shaped speaker whose display can be contracted and expandedwhen needed. There are mechanical arms on the back of the display to support this action. This way, you can use the gadget as a regular smart speaker as well as a smart display.
Feb. 3, 2020
Samsung Starts Rolling out Good Lock 2020 with Android 10 Support
Samsung’spopular customization toolGood Lock has finally started rolling out to Android 10 devices based on One UI 2.0. The app has been redesigned to follow the OneUI 2 design language. With the updated ThemePark module, you can now create themes for dark mode. You also get the option to manually pick colors instead of automatic extraction from wallpaper. One Hand Operation + plugin’s new update brings multiple gesture handles, enhanced Task Switcher, more toggles like mobile data and game booster in Quick Toolbar, home screen shortcut support, haptic feedback, improved color settings for animation.
Feb. 3, 2020
These 2-in-1 iPhone Cases May Save Your AirPods From Getting Misplaced
Let’s admit it, AirPods are great at what they do – convenient system, compact design, delivering decent sound and… getting misplaced. Clearly, people spend a lot buying AirPods, while they spend even more replacing them after losing them in transit or forgetting them in a cab. These little buds are of course convenient, but with that convenience comes the risk of losing them.Now, what if I told you that you can carry your precious AirPods without the risk of losing them?
Feb. 3, 2020
This Man Simulated a Traffic Jam on Google Maps with 99 Smartphones
Google Maps has evolved to be one of the top choices for navigating across the city. One of the key features of the platform has got to be the live traffic info that lets you plan your commute according to the traffic conditions. If you’re unaware,Google Mapschanges the color of roads into orange or red based on the traffic intensity. Google relies on the number of Google Maps users in a particular area to judge the traffic.
Feb. 3, 2020
iPhone Shipment Estimate Reduced 10% Because of Coronavirus Outbreak
TF International Securities analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has lowered his iPhone shipment forecast for the first quarter of this year because of theCoronavirus outbreakin China. In a research note published this week, Kuo revised his global iPhone shipment estimate to between 36 and 40 million units – a 10 percent reduction from his original estimate. It’s worth noting that Apple this week closed all its its corporate offices, stores and repair centers in China as part of its efforts to contain the deadly outbreak.
Feb. 2, 2020
Former VP of US Calls Game Developer “Little Creep Who Teaches People How To Kill”
When reporters asked him about Silicon Valley’s expansion of powers during Obama’s administration, the VP made some questionable remarks about a specific developer calling him a“little creep” who makes games which teach people how to kill.Biden stated that he had a meeting with the leaders of Silicon Valley. He went to work out an agreement regarding the protection of intellectual property for artists in the country. “And at one point, one of the little creeps sitting around that table, who was a multi- — close to a billionaire — who told me he was an artist because he was able to come up with games to teach you how to kill people.
Feb. 2, 2020
Apple Offers Free AirPods Pro Eartips Replacements Under AppleCare+
Applelaunched its AppleCare+service for AirPods, Beats earphones, and Beats headphones last September. A recentMacRumorsreport suggests thatpeople who have purchased AppleCare+ are eligible for free replacement of AirPods Pro ear tips. “I’m not sure if it’s an AppleCare+ thing or not but I set up the replacement online and there was no fee. I was under the impression that there will be a cost even with AppleCare+.”,said an AirPods user on MacRumors forums.
Feb. 2, 2020
Cyberpunk 2077 Will Sell More Than 15 Million Copies: Analyst
Due to this delay, the game is building the anticipation among the fans and veteran analyst Michael Pachter believes that this game can break the threshold of15 million copies sold. With the recent success of Netflix’s Witcher series and the resurgence for the Witcher III game among the fans, it will be interesting to see how Cyberpunk 2077 performs in the market with all this cumulative anticipation. This is CD Projekt Red’s first game out of the Witcher universe and it seems it is going to break a few records here and there.
Feb. 2, 2020
You Might Want to Follow This Teacher on TikTok to Improve Your Chemistry
Chemistry can be tough, especially for a guy like me who is, what I like to call a “noob” when it comes to science. But if you are on TikTok, the most popular video-sharing platform, @chemteacherphil has got you covered. Ahigh school teacher from the States named Phillip Cookwho teaches Chemistry is gaining a huge amount of fans on the social platform TikTok. It all started with an in-class demonstration of an experiment which he calls the “gummy bear sacrifice”.
Feb. 2, 2020
Google Released 3 More Apps to Cut Down Smartphone Usage
Apart fromprevious digital well-being appslike Morph, Unlock Clock, Postbox and We Flip, Google is trying to cut down smartphone addiction in youths and young adults with3 more digital well-being experimental apps for Android users. I installed the apps on the Pixel 3 XL to test them out and I found them quite interesting. So let’s dive into a few details that I wanna share. In a word, this app is “unusual”.
Feb. 2, 2020
Google, Facebook Announce Plans to Fight Corononavirus Misinformation
Global businesses are being adversely impacted because of theCoronavirus outbreakin China and its subsequent spread to dozens of countries around the world. While hospitality and aviation have been hit the hardest, the tech industry hasn’t escaped from its clutches either. Now, however, some of the leading tech companies from around the world, including internet giants Google and Facebook, are fighting back as part of their effort to help people find authentic info on the subject and fight the spread of misinformation.
Feb. 2, 2020
Patent Shows You Will be Able to Tell Apple Car to Drive You to Your Destination
A recent patent submitted by Apple showed a new technology in Apple’s autonomous car. Thisnew tech will allow you to give voice commands to the self-driving car. You can say where you want to go and the car will do the rest to take you to your destination and even park it for you. Guidance Of Autonomous Vehicles Patent Titled “Guidance of Autonomous Vehicles in Destination Vicinities Using Intent Signals“, this patent application was filed by Apple back on August 2 of last year.
Feb. 2, 2020
There is a Really Cool Easter Egg Hidden on the Pixel 4 Box
The Google Pixel 4 might not be the greatest flagship out there but it does have some cool features but features aside, the Pixel 4 has a really cool easter egg. Not the Pixe, but the Pixel 4 box. So, recently, I came across a Reddit post where a user going by the name “Bogdan_X” posted a video. The post read “I just discovered this cool Google Pixel 4 easter egg using Google Lens”.
Feb. 2, 2020
These Bots Are Responsible For Protecting Wikipedia
Wikipedia has been every student’s saviour when it comes to finishing school or college projects. The world’s largest crowdsourced website contains information on any topic you can imagine. As you already know, Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia with testable information. The idea that anyone with an internet connection can make edits to the information freely was bananas. It was never going to work, but somehow the site still serves its purpose.
Feb. 2, 2020
This Clearview Face Recognition App Is Murdering Privacy
Data is the new oil in this day and age. Today, one can find the most about anyone or anything on the internet. With data of every individual lying somewhere on the internet, privacy has become a myth at this point. A start-up named Clearview AI has created an app that allows a stranger to gain every information about you which is available online.Developed for the law enforcers in the country, this app has the potential of completely murdering privacy.
Feb. 2, 2020
This Website Generates Hilarious “Million Dollar Ideas” For You
Thinking of building a unicorn start-up with a million-dollar app? This website may be just the right start for you…or not! Appideas.co is a simple website which generates new ideas that you can use to kickstart your company. Created by Nikolai Bain and Nevin Jojo, the idea of this website is to “provide ideas that resonate with the current tech economy“. The website is pretty simple. You just open it up and it will show you the “next million dollar idea”.
Feb. 2, 2020
Google is Being a Sly Fox And Making You Click on Ads
Google is the one-stop-shop for all web services. From Gmail to Google Docs, the company offers all type of services, all for free. Do you ever wonder with all these services being free, how is Google earning revenue? Well, the simple answer to this:Advertisements. Google is fundamentally an ad-driven company, earning most of its revenue from ads of several websites and products. Last year, Google tweaked its search engine for mobile browsers to add “Favicons” or preferred icons to the search results.
Feb. 1, 2020
Top 5 Facebook Messenger App Alternatives that Actually Work
With more than a billion active users,Facebook Messengerhas become one of the mostpopular instant-messaging appson the market. The app has a ton of features and lets usersplay online games, share images, videos, stories, GIFs, and more. However, all that comes at a price. In an attempt to offer a versatile messaging app, Facebook has turned its Messenger app into a cluttered mess. Not only that, Facebook Messenger can also impact other apps installed on your phone and can reduce battery life by a significant margin.
Feb. 1, 2020
Budget 2020: Finance Minister Proposes Scheme to Boost Smartphone Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said a scheme on encourage manufacturing of mobile phones, semiconductor packaging and electronic equipment is on the anvil. Making the announcement in the Budget speech, she said:“There is a cost advantage for electronics manufacturing in India”. But she says that this needs more investment.“I propose a scheme to encourage manufacturing of mobile phones, semiconductor packaging and electronic equipment”, she said, adding this can be used for manufacture of medical devices as well.
Feb. 1, 2020
EU Votes to Introduce Common Mobile Chargers, Rejecting Apple’s Protests
In a move that activists believe can go a long way towards tackling theincreasing e-waste problem, the EU has overwhelmingly voted in favor of new regulations to establish a common standard for mobile chargers. The resolution, which was officiallyproposed earlier this month, passed by a whopping 582-40 margin, urging the European Commission, which drafts EU laws, to formulate rules that will make it mandatory for all consumer electronics companies to make their mobile chargers fully compatible with devices from other vendors.
Feb. 1, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip: All You Need to Know About Samsung’s Upcoming Foldable Phone
As we step foot into February, everyone’s eyes are fixed on the upcoming launch of the flagship Samsung S20 series. The Korean giant is looking to debut camera beasts this time around, offering features like100x Space ZoomandNight Hyperlapse, but that’s not all. Samsung’s second-gen foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip is also expected to make its debut at theGalaxy Unpacked eventon 11th February next week. I bet most of you must have already heard of the Galaxy Z Flip.
Feb. 1, 2020
Instagram to Introduce Reactions in DMs
Twitter recently broughtreactions in direct messagesand now, it appears like Instagram is planning to bring a handful of reactions in DMs.Popular reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong managed to make new DM reactions work in her profile, which gives us an early look at the feature. Jane took to Twitter to share the feature. In the attached GIF, we can see a swarm of emojis flying above as soon as you react to a message.
Feb. 1, 2020
Latest UFS 3.1 Standard Brings Faster Performance, Better Efficiency
The Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) on Friday published the specifications for the UFS v3.1 (JESD220E) standard as an upgrade to UFS 3.0. According to the JEDEC, the new standard has been developed for mobile applications and computing systems requiring high performance with low power consumption. That being the case, it offers new features to increase read/ write speeds while minimising power usage. As such, UFS 3.1 defines a number of key updates over the prior version, including ‘Write Booster’ – a SLC non-volatile cache that amplifies write speed; ‘DeepSleep’ – a new UFS device low power state for entry-level devices, and ‘Performance Throttling Notifications’ that enable the UFS device to notify the host when storage performance is throttled due to high temperature.
Feb. 1, 2020
Moto G Stylus Specifications Leaked Online
The specifications of Motorola’s upcoming smartphone – the Moto G Stylus recently got leaked and it is quite similar to the company’s own Moto G8 Power, except the presence of a stylus. The Moto G Stylus is expected to come with a6.36-inch punch-hole displaywith 2300×1080 pixel resolution. Under the hood, the handset is rumored to be powered by the QualcommSnapdragon 665 chipset. 4GB of RAM coupled with at least 64GB of internal storage is expected.
Feb. 1, 2020
Ola to Launch Ride-Hailing Services in London on February 10
Announcing its plans for London in the coming months, Ola said it“will maintain its differentiated focus on drivers, safety and a collaborative approach through its launch in London and beyond”. The company also claims to be offering ‘the best revenue share’ to enable its driver partners to keep a larger share of their income.“Drivers joining the platform will benefit from six weeks of zero commission and market-leading commission rates thereafter”, said the company.
Feb. 1, 2020
PlayStation 5 May be Unveiled February 29 and Go on Sale From March: Reports
The report further claims that Sony is planning to ship between 2 and 3 million PS5 units this year before increasing output next year. Interestingly, while earlier reports claimed that the announcement could happen in the first half of February, recent leaks have suggested other wise. In fact, a report late last month claimed that theSony Hall in New York City has been bookedfor February 29, which may suggest that the company is looking to announce its next-gen gaming console on that day.
Feb. 1, 2020
Apple Has Started Trial Production of iPhone SE Successor: Report
In spite of no official word from Apple, awhole bunch of leaksover the past several months have all but confirmed the company’s plans to launch at least one – maybe even two – successors to the iPhone SE this year. Now, a new report out of China suggests that the company may have already started trial production of its next-gen affordable smartphones, rumored to be marketed as the iPhone 9.
Feb. 1, 2020
Samsung Trademarks “SuperISO”; Could Feature on Galaxy S20 Series
Samsung has recently filed a request to trademark “Super ISO”. The request was filed with the UK Intellectual Property Office. We could expect the feature to be present in theGalaxy S20 seriesscheduled to launch on the 11th of February. However, if the lighting conditions are poor, the camera relies on high ISO to capture the most details which might result in grainy shots. Samsung’s Super ISO could kick in here to make the image quality better while preserving the details.
Feb. 1, 2020
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go Makes Moving Data Between Your Phone and Laptop a Breeze
Even asexternal hard disksandexternal SSDsbecome faster, better, and more affordable, there’s little to dispute the practicality and handiness of a pen-drive. That’s especially true when it comes to moving data between a phone and a laptop, or between multiple smartphones with USB-OTG. Back in December last year,SanDisk announced a brand new pen-drivewith just that use-case in mind. The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C may not have a name that’s easy to remember, but it does bring ease in every other aspect of its design and usage.
Feb. 1, 2020
Puma Smartwatch with Wear OS Launched in India for Rs.19,995
Puma has collaborated with Fossil to launch its first smartwatch in India. Dubbed the Puma PT9100, it is a sport-themed smartwatch with a touchscreen dial surrounded by an aluminum case. The Puma PT9100 has a1.19-inch AMOLED display with a 390 x 390 pixel resolution. The smartwatch runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform. It comes with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of ROM. In case you’re wondering, the smartwatchcomes with 50M water resistancemaking it the perfect companion for intense sweaty workouts.
Jan. 31, 2020
Filmic’s DoubleTake Lets You Shoot Videos from Two Cameras Simultaneously
Filmic has released a new app that lets you capture videos from two camera sensors present in your iPhone at the same time. The feature was demonstrated during theiPhone 11keynote. With the app, you can choose two cameras to record footage from all the available sensors – wide-angle, telephoto lens, ultra-wide lens, and selfie camera based on your iPhone’s specifications. The app offers you three modes to shoot videos, namelyDiscrete Mode, Picture in Picture (PiP) mode, and Splitscreen Composite mode.
Jan. 31, 2020
Apple Engineers Propose a New Standard for SMS OTPs
Engineers at Apple have proposed a standardized format for SMS One-Time Passcodes (OTP). To be specific, Apple engineers working on WebKit, the core-component of the Safari web browser have put forth the proposal with two goals. Firstly, the engineers want toeliminate the need for manually copying and pasting codesfrom SMSes, which can be annoying at times. In addition, they aim toestablish a standard so that websites could trust the source of SMSand ensure that the SMS is being entered on the intended source website thereby making the system more secure.
Jan. 31, 2020
Apple Maps Redesign Starts Rolling out in the US
Apple has started rolling out its redesignedApple Mapswith a whole bunch of new features for users in the US. The update includes major improvements including better road coverage, real-time transit details, and improved navigation. Starting today, Apple Maps will show more detailed and accurate views of roads, buildings, parks, airports, malls, and more physical entities. Two noteworthy new additions to Apple Maps areLook AroundandCollections. On the other hand,Collections lets Apple Maps users create and share lists of placeson the map, say a place you’re interested to visit or your favorite tourist spots.
Jan. 31, 2020
Bezos Wouldn’t Have been Hacked if He Was Using Telegram, Claims Telegram Founder
Private instant messaging app Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has said Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ data may not have been hacked if he had relied onTelegraminstead of Facebook-ownedWhatsAppwhich is full of malicious “backdoor” bugs. Facebook has blamed Apple’s operating systemfor the hacking of Bezos’ phone, saying WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is unhackable. Investigators believe that Bezos’s iPhone was compromised after he received a 4.4MB video file containing malware via WhatsApp – in the same way when phones of 1,400 select journalists and human rights activists were broken into byPegasus softwarefrom Israel-based NSO Group last year.
Jan. 31, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G Leak Suggests 16GB RAM
Last month, we saw the completespecifications and price leaksof the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro and now, a tipster has shared an ‘About Phone’ screenshot of the alleged Mi 10 Pro 5G on Weibo. Going by the screenshot, we can expect 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage on the handset. This is the first time we’re hearing the existence of 16GB of RAM on a smartphone, after theBlack Shark 3leak.
Jan. 31, 2020
Realme XT Starts Receiving Realme UI Update Based on Android 10
Realme launched theRealme XT, the first 64MP camera phone in India last September. The device shipped with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie. Realme has now started rolling out the company’s new Realme UI based on Android 10 for the smartphone. The update brings a whole bunch of new features includingdark mode, focus mode,partial screenshots, smart sidebar, andnative screen recording with internal audioto name a few. The update bears the version number RMX1931EX_11.
Jan. 31, 2020
Huawei Beats Apple to Become 2nd Largest Smartphone Brand Globally
This was the result of an aggressive push from Huawei in the Chinese market, where it achieved almost 40 per cent market share, said the report. China accounted for over 60 per sent of Huawei’s total shipments. “There have been growing tensions among several countries that have impacted the smartphone market. For example, the US pressure on Huawei, and tensions between Japan-Korea that led to uncertainties in the memory market,”said Varun Mishra, Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research.
Jan. 31, 2020
Instagram Details of Thousands of Users Leaked
A social media booting service called Social Captain, that helps users grow their Instagram follower counts, has leaked thousands of Instagram usernames and passwords for potential hackers. According to a TechCrunch report, Social Captain stored passwords of linked Instagram accounts in unencrypted plaintext. A website vulnerability allowed anyone access to any Social Captain user’s profile without having to log in and access their Instagram login credentials. “A security researcher, who asked not to be named, alerted TechCrunch to the vulnerability and provided a spreadsheet of about 10,000 scraped user accounts,”said the report.
Jan. 31, 2020
Microsoft Announces up to $20,000 Reward Under Xbox Bug Bounty Program
Microsoft has announced the launch of theXboxBounty Program for gamers and cyber-security researchers to help identify security vulnerabilities in the Xbox Live network and services. In a blog post published Thursday, the company said that the goal of the bug bounty program is“to uncover significant vulnerabilities that have a direct and demonstrable impact on the security of Microsoft’s customers”, and qualified submissions will be eligible for bounty rewards of $500 to $20,000.
Jan. 31, 2020
MWC 2020: HMD Sending Out Press Invites For Feb 23 Event
Alongside the flagship, HMD is also said to announce a number of other smartphones at the event, including the lower-mid-range Nokia 5.2, the entry-level Nokia 1.3 and the high-end Nokia 8.2. The company may also launch a feature phone called the Nokia 400,according to GizmoChina, whilePhoneArena saysthe company may also launch its first-ever fitness tracker at the event. Do note that there’s no official word from HMD about what to expect next month, so everything is still in the realms of speculations for now.
Jan. 31, 2020
OnePlus 8 Series Expected to Feature Wireless Charging
OnePlus users have long requested the company to add wireless charging to its flagship smartphones. The company hasweary of the additiondue to slower charging speeds as compared to its wired Warp Charging technology. However, it looks like OnePlus may be ready to introduce wireless charging with its upcoming OnePlus 8 series. First spotted byMobile Scout, OnePlus hasfinally joinedthe Wireless Power Consortium, which is a collective of companies that help develop, maintain, and promote thewidely used Qi wireless charging standard.
Jan. 31, 2020
Realme C3 Design, Specifications Teased on Flipkart
Realme CEO,Madhav Sheth, started teasing the Realme C3on social media yesterday, and while many of us expected the company to actually go ahead and launch the device this week itself, it now turns out that it will actually happen next month. The company has started sending out media invites for the launch event scheduled for February 6. The company will also live-stream the event on Facebook and YouTube from 1:30PM.
Jan. 31, 2020
Apex Legends Season 4 Trailer Reveals Humanoid Assassin Revenant
Respawn Entertainment has released the Apex Legends Season 4 trailer that shows us a typical day in the life of the latest character in the game, Revenant, who transformed from human to a terrifying robotic assassin. He is part of the game’s Season 4, called Assimilation, which will start February 4. The trailer shows Revenant turning up at the restaurant where the target was having dinner with his wife and daughter.
Jan. 31, 2020
Google’s ‘OpenSK’ Platform Lets You Build Your Own 2FA Key
In a move that can go a long way towards enabling DIY enthusiasts and third-party hardware vendors build their own FIDO security keys and improve consumer access to hardware authenticator implementations, Google on Thursday open-sourced the firmware needed to create two-factor authentication (2FA) security keys. CalledOpenSK, it supports both FIDO U2F and FIDO2 standards, said the company in an official blog post. According to Google, the OpenSK project is coded in Rust and runs on TockOS to“provide better isolation and cleaner OS abstractions in support of security”.
Jan. 30, 2020
117 New Emojis are Coming This Year, Including Polar Bears and Fondue
Every year we get a new set of emojis approved by the Unicode Consortium which means a lot ofnew emojis to emotearound with on messaging apps and everywhere else. Today, the Unicode Consortium approved Emoji 13.0, bringing in a total of 117 new emojis that have been approved by the consortium. Personally, my favorites include the new smiling face with tear emoji (because, relatable), the mammoth emoji which you can rest assured I’ll be using anytime I want to say anything along the lines of “it’s a mammoth task to accomplish”, and the military helmet (for when I’m asking my colleagues if they are willing to squad up for PUBG).
Jan. 30, 2020
Apple Hires One of Netflix’s Top Engineers: Report
Meshenberg was involved in building and enhancing Netflix’s streaming platform, especially when it comes to reliability and consistency. He was responsible for providing rich streaming experience with minimal lag and latency. The report also mentions that Michael Abbott, a former Twitter engineer who joined Apple last year is picking experienced engineers for Apple’s tech team. With Apple’s services contributing arecord revenue the past year, Apple’s decision to strengthen the technical department working on these services does not come as a surprise.
Jan. 30, 2020
Apple Working on High-end Headphones, Wireless Charging Mat: Ming-Chi Kuo
The note, obtained byMacRumors, further revealed that alongside the AirTags, Apple will also launch a smaller wireless charging mat and a high-end Bluetooth headphone in the first half of this year. According to Kuo,“We forecast that Apple’s major new hardware products in 1H20 include the 4.7-inch LCD iPhone, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro/Air, smaller wireless charging mat, UWB tag, and a high-end Bluetooth headphone”. As for the upcoming low-cost iPhones, Kuo had earlier stated that they will be launched in the first half of next year, starting at $399 (around Rs.
Jan. 30, 2020
Boost Your Productivity on Windows 10 with Hotkey Utility
You must learnWindows 10 keyboard shortcutsto become a power user. Keyboard shortcuts or in short, hotkeys allow you to complete a lot of tasks without much moving around. You press a combination of keys and there you have it. However, sometimes the pre-existing keyboard shortcuts are not enough . In that case, you can create your own keyboard shortcuts to complete tasks that you regularly do. It can be anything like opening a folder, a program, or a text file or running aWindows automation.
Jan. 30, 2020
Chrome OS Canary Testing ‘Quick Answers’ Feature
Google’sChrome OShas just gained a new feature that would enable users to quickly search for the definitions of words and phrases while working in apps or browsing web pages. Called ‘Quick Answers‘, the feature works similarly to the ‘Look Up’ functionality on macOS that enables users to highlight any text to know more about it from online sources. Believed to have beenoriginally spottedon the Chromium code repository byChrome Storylast November, the new feature has just started rolling out to the Canary channel of Chrome OS and, according toChrome Unboxed, can be enabled via the flag:#enable-quick-answersin Chrome Canary v81.
Jan. 30, 2020
Facebook Will Pay $550 Million to Settle a Facial Recognition Lawsuit
Facebook has agreed to pay a whopping $550 million to settle a lawsuit for unfair practices of facial recognition technology. The social media giant wasaccused of storing facial data for ‘Tag Suggestions’ without permissionthereby violating Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. The settlement was announced when the tech giant reported financial results for the quarter.“We decided to pursue a settlement as it was in the best interest of our community and our shareholders to move past this matter,”said a Facebook spokesman.
Jan. 30, 2020
Google Announces New Short Video App Tangi
Google has announced a new short-form vertical video app called Tangi for creative videos. The app comes from Google’s experimental lab Area 120. With Tangi, Google aims to provide a one-stop destination for quick DIY videos, tutorials, and art. The app looks like a hybrid of Pinterest and TikTok. Unlike TikTok,users can create up to 60-second vertical videos with Tangi. The app’s name is inspired by the words “TeAch aNd GIve”, and “tangible”.
Jan. 30, 2020
I Used the New Microsoft Edge and I Can Finally Quit Chrome
Microsoft recently launched its Chromium-based Edge browser on macOS. That was exciting news, because in a world where it’s hard to compete against the absolute behemoth that Chrome is, and thanks to the fact that most developers code websites to a browser and that browser is often Chrome, it’s difficult to use a browser that’s, well, not Chrome. However, Edge had the potential to be something better or at least just as good, so I tried it out, and I never thought I would say something like this about a browser built by Microsoft, but Chromium-based Edge does a lot of things really well and I think I can finally quit Chrome.
Jan. 30, 2020
Microsoft’s Xbox Gaming Revenues Fell 11% Last Quarter
As with recent quarters, Azure remained thesingle biggest growth engine, with the company reporting a massive 62 percent jump in revenues over last year. Overall cloud services revenue also followed a steady growth trajectory, with the company’s so-called ‘Intelligent Cloud’ services reporting revenues of $11.9 billion, a spike of 27 percent. Revenues from Surface devices and Bing also increased 6 percent each, while Windows and Office products also registered double digit growth.
Jan. 30, 2020
More Than 500 Million Indians Use Smartphones, 77% Using Internet: Report
“Factors like availability of good-quality affordable smartphones, expansion of online as well as offline channels, expansion of 4G/LTE networks by the operators are among the key reasons driving the smartphone user growth”, said Kawoosa. However, it’s going to be challenging hereon as the market is saturating in terms of addressable market, he added. The next goal for smartphone brands should be to ramp up services where they could consistently generate revenue from the existing customers.
Jan. 30, 2020
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar With Google Chromecast Launched in India for Rs 2 Lakh
The soundbar is compatible with various popular sound formats, includingDolby Atmos and DTS:X. In addition, it also comes with Sennheiser’s proprietary sound upscaling technology called Upmix, which converts stereo or 5.1 audio to 3D sound. Sennheiser further claims that the device comes with advanced room calibration that immerses users“in studio-grade sound adapted to the specifics of your living room for an unforgettable 3D experience”. The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar supports HDMI eARC, 4K and Dolby Vision passthrough and Bluetooth 4.
Jan. 30, 2020
WhatsApp Pay Will Expand to More Countries This Year: Zuckerberg
Beyond WhatsApp Payments, the company is working on several other efforts to help facilitate more commerce from Facebook Marketplace to Instagram Shopping and its work on Facebook Pay or thedigital currency Libra.“We’re taking a number of different approaches here, ranging from people buying and selling to each other directly to businesses setting up storefronts, to people engaging with businesses directly through messaging and a number of things on payments ranging from existing — using existing national systems like India’s UPI to creating new global systems”, said the Facebook CEO, hailing the UPI system again.
Jan. 29, 2020
[Update: Official Statement]Amazon’s Ring Doorbell App Sends Data to Third-Parties: Report
Security and privacycontinues to be a nightmare with IoT devices, especially smart displays and connected cameras that have often been accused of spying on users. Amazon’s Ring security cameras have also been in the news for allegedly allowing users to spy on their neighbors, and latest reports now suggest that the company’s doorbell security app may also pose a massive privacy threat to users. According to an investigation by the non-profit digital advocacy group, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the official Ring app for Android (version 3.
Jan. 29, 2020
Alleged Motorola Edge+ Geekbench Listing Shows 12GB RAM
News about the Motorola Edge Plus was first revealed by tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), who claimed that the device will ship with a punch-hole selfie-cam. He also claimed that it will be available on Verizon in the US, but there’s no word on whether it will be launched outside the US at some stage. There’s also no new info about the phone’s hardware specs and software features, but we’ll hopefully get to know more sooner rather than later.
Jan. 29, 2020
Apple Has 1.5 Billion Active Devices Across the World
Apple recently released its first-quarter earnings report for the holiday season. In the report, the tech giant mentions thatthere are over 1.5 billion active Apple devicesacross the globe. “During the holiday quarter our active installed base of devices grew in each of our geographic segments and has now reached over 1.5 billion. We see this as a powerful testament to the satisfaction, engagement and loyalty of our customers — and a great driver of our growth across the board.
Jan. 29, 2020
Apple to Start Online Sales in India from Q3 2020: Report
After years of anticipation, Apple may be finally ready to set up its online store in India. According to a recentTechCrunchreport, the Cupertino giant’s online store operations could go live in Q3 of this year. As per TechCrunch’s sources, Apple is currently working on the logistics to kickstart its online retail operations and the deadline for the process is between July and September. The report also mentions that Apple CEO Tim Cook is likely to come to India for announcing the store later this year when it is ready.
Jan. 29, 2020
Exclusive: Here’s a First Look at the Realme Fitness Band
Realme has been teasing that it will launch a fitness band in India for many months now. Recently, we learned that the Realme fitness band willlaunch in India in February, i.e next month. The company only gave us a sneak peek at thesignature yellow-colored strapof the fitness band earlier this month. But, we have today brought you an exclusive first look at the Realme fitness band in all its glory.
Jan. 29, 2020
Galaxy A51 with Infinity-O Display, Quad-Cameras Launched at Rs. 23,999 in India
Mere days after the launch of theGalaxy S10 LiteandNote 10 Litein India, Samsung is pushing ahead with the expansion of its mid-range lineup. The Galaxy A51 has launched today in India as a successor to theGalaxy A50sfrom a couple of months ago. This mid-range phone wasfirst unveiledin Vietnam back in December and features a number of upgrades including a centered punch-hole design and quad-cameras. Galaxy A51: Specs and Features For the Galaxy A51, Samsung sticks to a 3D glasstic build that we’ve already seen on its predecessor.
Jan. 29, 2020
Google Phone App’s Call Recording Feature Now Functional on Some Devices
Reports earlier this month revealed that theGoogle Phone app may soon get a native call-recording feature, and latest developments now suggest that it is functional in version 44 of the application. According toXDA, which apparently managed to get the feature to work on some devices, there’s a ‘Record’ button that initiates voice recording during any incoming or outgoing calls. There’s also a ‘Share’ button that will allow the recorded audio file to be uploaded to an external server or shared online as a .
Jan. 29, 2020
Google Temporarily Suspends Paid Chrome Extensions
Following a string of recent reports about fraudulent transactions using the Chrome Web Store’s (CWS) paid extension system, Google is temporarily suspending all suchChrome extensionsfrom the platform, pending a resolution. In an official statement on Tuesday, the company cited a“significant increase in the number of fraudulent transactions involving paid Chrome extensions”as the reason behind its tough stance. Thankfully, items that do not use the Chrome Web Store payments are not affected by this issue.
Jan. 29, 2020
Google’s ‘Android Flash Tool’ Installs AOSP Builds Straight From Web-Browsers
Google has released a new software that it says will make it easier for developers working in AOSP to flash new builds onto development devices straight from the web-browser. CalledAndroid Flash Tool, the software enables users to flash devices with builds listed on the Continuous Integration Dashboard and, can be used by developers working on the Android OS to test changes or app developers to test compatibility with the latest AOSP build.
Jan. 29, 2020
Indian Railways to Use Facial Recognition at Stations, Inside Trains: Report
AI-based facial recognition software is beingdeployed by consumer companies, government departments andlaw-enforcement agencies in Indiawith every passing day, and it is now the Indian Railways that is reportedly joining the bandwagon. Having announced plans to install an internet protocol-based video surveillance system (VSS) earlier this month, the Railways is now reportedly planning to use facial recognition software in several major stations around the country by the end of this year.
Jan. 29, 2020
Realme C3 to Launch Tomorrow, Teases Madhav Sheth
Following a tough few months that saw itlose more than 50 percent of its market-share in Indiabecause of its failure to significantly expand its offline operations, Chinese smartphone brand, Realme, is now looking to strengthen its portfolio with a new entry-level smartphone that it hopes will attract buyers with a value-for-money proposition. In a teaser posted on Twitter earlier today, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth, announced that the company will unveil a new C-series smartphone in the country on Thursday, January 30.
Jan. 28, 2020
‘Oppo Kash’ Digital Lending App With UPI to Launch Soon in India: Report
It will also be available on both Android and iPhones, and will come pre-loaded on all upcoming Oppo devices. Sources quoted by the report further claimed that the app will come with UPI integration and have an option to purchase smartphones on EMIs. It is apparently being developed by FinShell, the company behind therecently-announced PaySa appfrom Oppo’s sister company, Realme. Meanwhile, Oppo is also said to be training a dedicated team of customer care reps to help educate users on how to use the app.
Jan. 28, 2020
Avast Collected and Sold Users’ Web Browsing Data: Report
Popularanti-virus softwareAvast is now in the crosshairs for reportedly collecting and selling user web browsing data to companies like Google, Microsoft, and others. The report comes from a joint investigation conducted by Motherboard and PCMag, which investigated leaked documents from Avast subsidiary Jumpshot. According to the investigation the Avast antivirus program, once installed on a user’s computer, would collect information about the user’s web browsing activities. Jumpshot would then repackage that data and sell it to companies offering to pay for access.
Jan. 28, 2020
[Update: 120Hz Display Confirmed] Poco X2 to Launch on February 4
After a year and a half of waiting, andweeks of teasingwhich resulted in multiple rumours that the next Poco branded smartphone will becalled the Poco X2, the company has officially confirmed both the name, and the launch date for the smartphone. In a tweet posted by the Poco India Twitter handle, the company has confirmed that the next Poco phone will be called the Poco X2 and that it will launch on February 4 — in about a week’s time.
Jan. 28, 2020
Global Smartphone Sales to Grow 3% in 2020: Gartner
Strong demand for 5G phones in general, together with expectations of Apple’s first5G iPhone, will bolster demand for smartphones, particularly in Asia/Pacific and Greater China. “The key focus for vendors will be access to 5G and enhancement of the camera technology within devices,”said Zimmermann.
Jan. 28, 2020
Google App Maker to Shut Down in January 2021
App Maker is just the latest offering from the search giant to join the dreaded Google Graveyard alongside manyother services from Google, including, most notably, Google+,Google Allo,Google Trips, Picasa and Reader. While this is just a (relatively) small service in the larger scheme of things, it will still be a royal pain for its loyal users, given that they won’t be able to directly migrate their apps to another platform because of specific source code used for the service.
Jan. 28, 2020
How to Disable Ads, Bloatware, and Push Notifications in MIUI 11
There is no doubt that Xiaomi smartphones are great value for money when it comes to the hardware. However, if you look at the software experience, it seems MIUI has taken a step back in terms of the user experience. And it’s largely due to ads, bloatware and push notifications. Not so long ago, MIUI was Xiaomi’s strong suit as it brought many useful features that stock Android simply lacked. However, in the past few years,Xiaomi introduced ads to MIUIand since then the company has pushed them down the user’s throat.
Jan. 28, 2020
How to Disable Ultra Wideband Chip on iPhone 11/11 Pro to Prevent Location Data Usage
Following security expert Brian Krebs’ sensational revelation in December last year that the iPhone 11 Series devices access location data even when a user has enabled the privacy setting to avoid sharing the information, Apple came out with detailed clarification stating it’s due to the newultra-wideband technology. Feeling the heat from all corners, the tech giant also promised that it would soon offer a way to disable ultra-wideband chip on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max.
Jan. 28, 2020
How to Enable Color Filters on Mac for Improved Reading Experience
Aside from thebeloved dark mode, I rely on color filters to make it a little easier to read text on Mac. They are my go-to tools for making stories easy-on-the-eyes. Being available in multiple designs like greyscale and protanopia (red/green filter), these filters work effectively in changing the appearance of images and UI, which can also be quite helpful for people with color vision deficiencies. They can also be great from a customization perspective thanks to the ability to tweak colors.
Jan. 28, 2020
MWC 2020: Motorola Confirms ‘Flagship Smartphone’ Launch
Not only has the Lenovo-owned brand refrained from announcing anything big at the MWC in recent years, but the company had also quietly withdrawn from the premium segment altogether following poor responses to its Moto Z-series devices, deciding instead to concentrate on its G-series mid-rangers that continue to do reasonable business in certain parts of the world despite not being able to regain its former glory. The company is also being rumored to launch a handset with a stylus, but it is expected to be a separate device altogether.
Jan. 28, 2020
Poco X2 Will Be a Rebranded Redmi K30 4G; But Is That a Bad Thing?
Just when we were ready to write off Poco as a one-off hard hitter, it’s back from the dead. About one and a half year after thePoco F1launch, werecently learnedPoco is going independent from Xiaomi and will be launching more than just a flagship. The company isn’t wasting any time and has proven that right byteasing the Poco X2, whicharrives in India on 4th Februarynext week. So, here are the reasons why I think that Poco X2 being a Redmi K30 4G rebrand isn’t a bad thing.
Jan. 28, 2020
PS5 and Xbox Series X Will Probably Not be Affected by Tariffs
Under the looming cloud of the US-China trade war, almost every industry is running the risk of incurring higher tariffs on items imported from China. That includes the gaming console industry, with consoles like thePlayStation 5and theXbox Series Xexpected to be launched later this year. However, the US and China have reportedly signed a new Phase One agreement in December, under which the Trump-proposed 25% tariffs on electronics made in China will not go into effect.
Jan. 28, 2020
Tata Nexon EV with 312Km Range Launched in India Starting at Rs. 14 Lakhs
The much-anticipated EV revolution that we have eagerly been waiting on is finally here. While some automakers such as Ather and Chetak are tackling the two-wheeler market, others like Tata Motors are attempting to set itself up in the four-wheeler SUV segment. Tata Nexon EV today launched as the company’s first long-range electric vehicle and its priced aggressively to take on theMG ZS EVthat launched earlier last year. Tata Nexon EV: Specs and Features
Jan. 28, 2020
Turkey Lifts Ban on Wikipedia After Almost 3 Years
Just days after theIndian government partially lifted its controversial banon internet services in Kashmir, Turkey has finally started restoring access to Wikipedia in the country after almost three years. According to the Wikimedia Foundation, the development follows a December 26 ruling by the Constitutional Court of Turkey that the long-standing Wikipedia ban imposed by the Turkish government was unconstitutional. In an official press statement, the non-profit organization said that the judgement will not only pave the way for the people of Turkey to once again participate in the largest global conversation about the culture and history of Turkey online, but will also make Wikipedia a vibrant source of information about Turkey and the world.
Jan. 28, 2020
You Can Now Get Android Tech Support on Twitter
Facing issues while using your Android smartphone? Want to learn how to access a certain Android feature and can’t seem to find an answer? Google is simplifying the tech support experience for Android users, starting today. You can now tweet your queries with the #AndroidHelp hashtag to get answers right away. In an official tweet sent over the weekend, Googleannouncedthat you can tweet issues related to general troubleshooting, identity, authentication, accessibility, and security with the #AndroidHelp hashtag.
Jan. 28, 2020
Galaxy Z Flip Folding Smartphone to Launch February 14 for $1,400: Report
Samsung is all set to unveil itsGalaxy S20-seriesof smartphones on February 11, but a new report now claims that it will take exactly a month longer for the company to make the devices available for purchase. According to XDA’s Max Weinbach, the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra will likely be available from the“first Friday of March”(March 6th). He also seemingly revealed the US pricing of what promises to be the most premium device in the lineup, the S20 Ultra, which he says will cost a cool $1,300 (around Rs.
Jan. 27, 2020
AI Helps Detect Changes in Patient’s Mental Health
A recent study conducted by the USC Signal Analysis and Interpretation Lab (SAIL) in collaboration with the University of California, Los Angeles suggests that AI can accurately decipher the mental health of people from speech. The researchers analyzed voice data from people with serious mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorders. The individuals and clinicians used the MyCoachConnect interactive voice and mobile tool created by UCLA researchers to provide voice notes regarding their mental health states.
Jan. 27, 2020
US Withdraws Proposed New Regulations Against Huawei
As part of its continuedefforts to normalize trade relationswith China, the US government has reportedly withdrawn proposed regulations that would have made it harder for companies in the country to conduct business with Huawei. That’s according toThe Wall Street Journal, which claims that various arms of the US government, including the Defense and Treasury Departments, are against the idea of continuing with sanctions against the Chinese tech giant. The change in stance reportedly comes in spite of the Commerce department’s persistent efforts to not only continue on with theHuawei ban, but actually impose further sanctions because of alleged non-competitive practices and security threats.
Jan. 27, 2020
Fastest Way to Transfer Files Across Devices and Platforms
Even after years of technological development, we can all agree that file transfer across different platforms is a hassle. Sure, there are some greatservices like Apple’s AirDrop, Samsung’sQuick Share(supposed to come with S20),Realme/Oppo/Mi Share, Google’sNearbyand more. However, all these services are limited to their own ecosystem and that’s why file transfer across platforms is still a hair-tearing exercise. Having said that, we have found an extremely seamless way to share files across platforms — be it mobile or desktop OS.
Jan. 27, 2020
How to Get Desktop Widgets on Chromebook
With Linux and Android apps support, Google is finally projectingChromebookas a desktop-class machine. However, some features are still missing and that is stopping many Windows users from making a move to Chrome OS. I am talking about the desktop widgets that is quite popular on Windows computers and also among Android users. Nevertheless, there is a way out and in this article, we bring you a detailed guide on how to get desktop widgets on Chromebook.
Jan. 27, 2020
How to Install Google Chrome Extensions in Microsoft Edge Chromium
Despite showing plenty of promise and having a host of helpful features, the Microsoft Edge browser never came along. Nor was it able to prove itself as a viablealternative to either Google ChromeorApple Safari. So, while the complete revamp of the web browser may seem like an upheaval to many, I could see it coming a long way back. Though only time will tell whether getting rid of the old rendering engine in favor of a more powerful Chromium is a masterstroke or merely a flash in the pan, Edge Chromium is looking darn good to me.
Jan. 27, 2020
India is Now the Second-Largest Smartphone Market in the World
In a press statement, Counterpoint’s associate director, Tarun Pathak, argued that the smartphone market in India still has room for substantial growth in the foreseeable future. According to him:“India is underpenetrated relative to many other markets … Going forward, we expect … demand to grow further due to the ongoing transition from feature phones to smartphones and progressive diffusion of key smartphone features to the entry-level price tier as a result of hyper-competition among multiple players”.
Jan. 27, 2020
Indians Among Those Most Affected by macOS Malware Shlayer
A smart malware distribution system, Shlayer spreads via a partner network, entertainment websites and even Wikipedia, demonstrating that even users that only visit legal sites still need additional protection online. Top countries where users have been affected by the threat include the US (31 per cent), India (18.9 per cent), Germany (14 per cent), France (10 per cent) and the UK (10 per cent), according to the report. “The macOS platform is a good source of revenue for cybercriminals, who are constantly looking for new ways to deceive users, and actively use social engineering techniques to spread their malware.
Jan. 27, 2020
J&K Internet Ban Partially Lifted, Only 300 Websites Accessible
Limited internet connectivity services can be availed on post-paid and pre-paid mobile SIM cards. The limitations are applicable forbroadband connectionsof institutions that got reinstated a couple of weeks back as well. In the allowed entertainment websites, there arepopular video streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hotstarwhich are highly unlikely to function on 2G data speeds. The allowed search engines include Google, Yahoo, Ask, and MSN while privacy-focused search engines likeDuckDuckGoare excluded.
Jan. 27, 2020
Lenovo M10 FHD Tablet Launched in India for Rs. 13,990
Lenovo’s smartphone business might have become stagnant in India but when it comes to tablets, the Chinese tech giant has no plans of slowing down. Lenovo has refreshed its tablet lineup in the country by launching M10 FHD REL, a 10.1-inch tablet with noticeable bezels. The Lenovo M10 FHD REL tablet comes with a10.1-inch FHD LCD displaywith 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution. Under the hood, the tablet runs on a 1.
Jan. 27, 2020
This Ultrasonic Gripper Lets Robots Move Objects Without Physical Contact
As technology advances, robots are finding applications in crucial fields like manufacturing and healthcare that require delicate handling to avoid potential catastrophe. Well, what if there is no need to touch at all? That’s exactly what Marcel Schuck from ETH Zürich aims to achieve with a robotic gripper. Marcel Schuck is working on anultrasonic robotic gripper capable of moving small objects without any physical contact. The instrument mainly consists of two semi-spheres equipped with small loudspeakers and connected to a circuit board of microchips.
Jan. 27, 2020
TVS iQube Electric Scooter Launched in India for Rs 1.15 Lakh
With theelectric vehicles segment staring to heat up in India, TVS Motor has launched its first-ever all-electric connected two wheeler in the country. Called theiQube Electric, the scooter comes with a 4.4 kW electric motor that the company claims will deliver high performance and efficiency with no transmission loss. According to figures provided by TVS, the iQube has a max speed of 78 kmph and a range of 75 kms on full charge.
Jan. 27, 2020
YouTube Premium Could Soon Include a Free Channel Membership
As9to5Googlereports, some YouTube Premium subscribers are getting prompts regarding the free channel membership while browsing YouTube. The regions involved in the test reportedly include Australia, Canada, Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The image above is an example of one such prompt, spotted by a YouTube Premium user who posted it on YouTube Help Community. The highlighted text reads“Choose a channel this month. One free channel membership (worth up to $5)”. Even for those who got the free channel membership perk, thefeature doesn’t seem functional yet.
Jan. 27, 2020
Xiaomi to Soon Launch its First Redmi Wearable in India
Following thelaunch of its first Mi-branded smartwatchin China last November, Xiaomi is now seemingly getting set to unveil its first-ever Redmi-branded wearable in India. While the device was originally teased by Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, during the Mi Watch launch, details about it were few and far between until this weekend, when it was reportedly discovered on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website, virtually confirming Xiaomi’s plans to launch it in the country at some stage.
Jan. 27, 2020
Facebook Blames iOS for Jeff Bezos’ Phone Hack, Says WhatsApp Encryption is Unhackable
Facebook has blamed Apple’s operating system for the hacking of Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos’ phone, saying WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is unhackable. Investigators believe that Bezos’s iPhone was compromised after he received a 4.4MB video file containing malware via WhatsApp – in the same way when phones of 1,400 select journalists and human rights activists were broken into by Pegasus software from Israel-based NSO Group last year. In an interview to the BBC last week, Facebook’s Vice President of Global Affairs and Communications, Nick Clegg, said it wasn’t WhatsApp’s fault because end-to-end encryption is unhackable and blamed Apple’s operating system for Bezos’ episode.
Jan. 26, 2020
This Extension Lets You Switch Back to Old Google Search UI
Google Search recently introduced favicons to the search results and not many are happy with this decision. While I’ve switched toDuckDuckGo, a privacy-focused search engine that could serve as a potentialGoogle Search alternative, I saw various people complain about the new visual change of Google Search results, which inspired me to look for ways to bring back the old UI. That’s when I stumbled upon this cool browser extension that lets you revert back to the old Google Search results page.
Jan. 26, 2020
Check Your Xbox Gaming Statistics for the Past Decade Here
The infographic shows you a variety of statistics including your records, active months, the platforms you’ve used, the games you’ve completed, your top genres, your rarest achievements, game completion rate, your gamerscore andeven the money you’ve spent on Xbox gamesso far. Take a look at a sample infographicherefor a better idea regarding what to expect. The detail I found the most interesting has got to be thegame completion rate. There are three subcategories in that namely fastest completion, slowest completion, and rarest completion.
Jan. 26, 2020
Chinese Government Apologizes for Exposing Identities of People Wearing Pyjamas
Earlier this week, the Chinese government made a huge invasion of privacy by publishing photo IDs of people wearing pyjamas in public. Yes, you read that right. The move was to shame people roaming around the city in pyjamas. The incident took place in Suzhou, a place in Anhui province of China. The photos were captured from surveillance cameras and gotpublished on a government-operated WeChat account. In addition, they exposed people “lying [on a bench] in an uncivilized manner”.
Jan. 26, 2020
Gamer Takes Over Airport Monitor; Plays Apex Legends
Waiting for hours at the airport can be really boring and frustrating. To cope up with boredom, a man reportedly took over one of the monitors at an airport to play Apex Legends. The incident took place at Portland International Airport. The man pluggedhis PS4 into an airport monitor that’s supposed to display the airport mapand started playing the game. One of the fellow passengers spotted the gamer and took to Twitter to share the incident.
Jan. 26, 2020
Google is the Top Buzzing Brand in India, Followed by WhatsApp: Report
Software giantGoogle secured the first place, followed by Facebook-owned WhatsApp. Other US-based brands that made it to the list include YouTube, Amazon, Instagram, and Facebook. On the other hand, Swiggy, MakeMyTrip, Zomato, and Flipkart are the Indian brands in YouGov’s BrandIndex Buzz Rankings list. Take a look at the brand rankings and their respective buzz scores below. YouGov BrandIndex Top Buzz Rankings “The BrandIndex report sees a dominance of global technology brands who, with their constant innovations, have managed to create a lot of positive chatter amongst Indian consumers.
Jan. 26, 2020
Google Releases 3D Model of a Fruit Fly’s Brain
Researchers from Google and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus have created a sophisticated 3D neural representation of a fruit fly’s brain. The 3D map is called connectome and it contains around 25,000 neurons along with about 20 million synapses. The researchers claim that their work is thelargest synaptic-level connectome created so far. The process involved imaging, reconstructing, and proofreading the 3D model for accuracy. The fly’s brain tissue was divided into separate 20-micron thick slabs.
Jan. 26, 2020
India Should Manufacture 5G Telecom Equipment Locally: TRAI Chairman
India is gearing up to embrace 5G technology. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) chairman RS Sharma reportedly encourages using locally manufactured equipment in core telecom networks. “5G is important for India from a strategic point of view. Trai has given a recommendation two years back to the government as to why it is important for us to manufacture telecom equipment locally. I think it is strategically important,”said Sharma at a telecom summit organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce.
Jan. 26, 2020
This Redditor Built a Portable Gaming Rig in a Briefcase
Gaming laptops have always been terrible when it comes to thermal performance, especially in the entry-level segment. A gamer on Reddit couldn’t put up with this and built a portable gaming rig for personal use. The gaming setup is codenamed Nuclear Football PC and it is basically a Pelican briefcase with all the components fitted into it, including the display. The setup features anAMD Ryzen 5 2600processor, aNVIDIA 2070 Super FE, 16GB RAM, and a dedicated cooling system.
Jan. 26, 2020
OpenMTP is an Open-Source Android File Transfer App for macOS
If you have used a Mac, you must be aware that transferring files between an Android smartphone and a macOS system using a USB cable through Google’s outdated Android File Transfer app has always been an inconvenient experience. An app developer named Ganesh Rathinavel has come up with an alternative app named OpenMTP that gives you the plug and play experience that you’re used to with Windows PCs. While there areother third-party file transfer MTP apps, OpenMTP stands out – thanks to its visually pleasing user interface.
Jan. 26, 2020
Play Valve’s Half-Life Series for Free Now on Steam
Valve is currently offeringall games in theHalf-Lifeseries for freeon Steam. The offer is valid until the latest game in the series – Half-Life: Alyx launches sometime in March. “Half-Life: Alyx is set before the events of Half-Life 2 and the episodes, but the games share characters and story elements. The Half-Life: Alyx team believes that the best way to enjoy the new game is to play through the old ones, especially Half-Life 2 and the episodes, so we want to make that as easy as possible.
Jan. 26, 2020
Swiggy Blames Restaurant Polices for Price Variations
If you have used food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, you must have noticed that the listed food rates are often higher than what you’ll have to pay when you go in person to the restaurants. Earlier this week, Swiggy admitted the variation in pricing andblamed restaurant policies for the price hike. The acknowledgment comes in response to a tweet where a man from Bangalore claimed the prices of food are 25 -50% more than restaurant rates.
Jan. 26, 2020
This Android TV Box Costs Just $15
An Android TV box named Mecool M8S Plus that can be used as a mini PC is retailing on AliExpress at a throwaway price of just $15 including shipping costs from China. Mecool M8S Plus follows a slim minimalistic design measuring just 15mm even on the thickest part of the gadget. There is a circular vent on the bottom for heat dissipation. All you need is a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to get started with your Mecool M8S Plus setup, making it one of the most affordable PCs you can buy online.
Jan. 26, 2020
Adobe’s AI Fits Clothes on Any Body Type
Researchers at Adobe’s Media and Data Science Research Lab, IIT & IIIT Hyderabad, and Stanford University have developed a system that aims to help shoppers virtually try on a piece of clothing on any given model image. Dubbed SieveNet, the framework is capable of recreating the new apparel into the model’s body shape and pose while preserving the characteristics of the cloth, including minute design elements like folds. There are two major stages in this approach –warping the product image,transferring the warped texture into the model’s body.
Jan. 26, 2020
Indians Used Smartphones About 3.5 Hours Per Day in 2019: Report
India’s average smartphone usage time is still lower than the global averageof 3 hours and 40 minutes. Also, people in other emerging markets including Indonesia, China, Brazil, and South Korea spend more than 4 hours using smartphones on a daily basis. On the other hand, the values are much lower with less than 3 hours daily usage in markets like Japan, Canada, the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
Jan. 25, 2020
I Love TikTok, I’m a Big Fan: Snapchat CEO
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel thinks popular Chinese social media platform TikTok could compete against the likes of Facebook-owned photosharing platform Instagram, which also happens to be one of the primary rivals of Snapchat. Spiegel wasreportedlyasked his opinion on TikTok at the Digital Life Design (DLD) Conference that took place in Germany earlier this week. He went on to explain how traditional social media is focused on status. “I should say I love TikTok, I’m a big fan.
Jan. 25, 2020
How to Auto-Delete Your Google Account
Your Google account might be one of the accounts that has the most amount of data about your digital activity. With the plethora of apps and services linked to Google account, there is no denying that Google account plays a major role in your life unless you’re someone whostays away from anything Google-related. Well, have you ever wondered what happens to your Google account when you pass away? If you didn’t, let me tell you that all your data stays on Google servers.
Jan. 25, 2020
This App Brings Customization Options to Android 10’s Gesture Navigation
Not a fan of the limited functionality of Android 10’s gesture navigation system? Don’t worry, this new app named gesturePlus from Jawomo has got you covered. Notably, Jawomo is the same app developer behindbxActions– the app for remapping the Bixby button andsideActions– the app for remapping the S Pen. With gesturePlus, you get the extra customization features that you always wanted. The applets you set a variety of actions when you press or long-press the navigation bar.
Jan. 25, 2020
Google App Working on Contact Name Pronunciation, Quick Actions, and More
Google released version 10.93 of its eponymous “Google app” a couple of days back, and as is fairly common, an APK teardown of the app has revealed a bunch of features that Google is working on for its app. XDA Developers dug into the latest version of the app revealing a bunch of features, and were also able to enable a few of the features on their phones. According to the teardown, the Google app is preparing a contact name pronunciation feature which will allow users to teach theGoogle Assistanthow to pronounce names of people in their contact list.
Jan. 25, 2020
China Wants Swappable Batteries for Electric Vehicles
One of the major hurdles that stop people from buying electric vehicles has got to be the comparatively longer charging time. As a workaround to this issue, China is striving for the wide-spread adoption of swappable batteries. According to a recentBloombergreport, the Chinese government isplanning to establish industry standards on battery swapping technology for electric vehicles. This way, drivers could easily swap out the battery of their electric vehicle and replace it with a fully charged one and continue the ride without any delay.
Jan. 25, 2020
Amazon Prime Video Announces 14 New Amazon Originals
Earlier this week, Amazon Prime Video India announced a total of 14 new Amazon Originals. Out of the 14,9 are brand new Amazon Original Series while 5 are new seasons of existing shows. Let’s take a look at the new series first. First up, we have Kabir Khan’sThe Forgotten Armystarring Sunny Kaushal, Sharvari, TJ Bhanu, Rohit Chaudhari, MK Raina, and R Badree. Pritam will score music for the series. The second title isBandish Banditsdirected by Anand Tiwari and produced by Amritpal Singh.
Jan. 25, 2020
Xiaomi’s New Video Tells You If Your Mi Earphones Are Original
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi sells a variety of products in India. This popularity and wide catalog of products has unfortunately backfired as people easily fall for counterfeit Xiaomi products, mainly sold offline. In fact,Police seized about 2000 fake Xiaomi productsworth over Rs. 13 lakh in Delhi last year. Taking all these concerns into consideration, Xiaomi took to Twitter to share an awareness video educating customers to identify fake Mi Earphones.
Jan. 25, 2020
Researchers Develop Suction Unit to Create Spiderman-like Wall Climbing Robot
Scientists have developed a new vacuum suction unit that lets you orrobotsclimb walls, similar to what you see in Spiderman movies. The noteworthy part is that it works even on rough surfaces, which makes all the difference. Until this development, it was not possible to maintain suctional properties on uneven surfaces since traditional suction cups lose their suction capabilities due to vacuum leakage. To overcome this, researchers Xin Li and Kaige Shihave devised a new technique calledzero-pressure difference (ZPD) method.
Jan. 25, 2020
These Brothers Ran a $2.8 Million Dark Web Drug Trafficking Network for Six Years
A $2.8 million drug-dealing operation named Pill Cosby that functioned on the dark web recently got exposed. Two brothers were operating Pill Cosby and as it turns out, they used their mom’s Amazon account for purchasing all the essentials. AsForbesreports, the brothers – Khlari Sirotkin and Sasha Sirotkin operated Pill Cosby for six years across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Durango, and Denver without raising any suspicion. They’re accused of selling fentanyl, cocaine, and crystal meth on the dark web markets including the Dream Market, Silk Road 3.
Jan. 25, 2020
This 3D-Printed E-Scooter Lets You Dive Underwater
A German startup named Amazea now offers an e-scooter capable of taking you underwater. Yes, you read that right. The company debuted its electric scooter a couple of weeks back in Germany. AsMashablereports, the scooter is mostly made of biodegradable 3D-printed materials. In fact, about 75 percent of the scooter is 3D-printed, except the two 3.1 kW engines and the two lithium-ion batteries, of course. There is a4-inch TFT color displaythat shows you essential information like the depth, direction, and battery levels.
Jan. 25, 2020
This App Brings Back Play Store App Update Notifications
Google Play Store recently stopped showing notifications for app updates. While everyone was hoping that it was a bug, a Google spokesperson toldAndroid Policethat it was an intended behavior, meaning you will no longer be notified about app updates. Well, not really. There is a new app that brings back app update notifications. For those wondering why this was even significant, people install a variety of apps these days and often forget using them and app update notifications served as an indirect way to remind people that they still have an app.
Jan. 25, 2020
GM Will Resurrect Hummer as an Electric Pickup Truck: Report
The company will reportedly promote the return of Hummer with NBA superstar LeBron James. As part of promotions,James will feature in a commercial that will be aired during Super Bowlnext month. Rather than being a stand-alone brand, General Motors will bring back Hummer as one of the models in the company’s lineup of vehicles. This apparently hints that Hummer will not be as prevalent as it used to be. The resurrection of Hummer would certainly be good news for all the Hummer enthusiasts out there.
Jan. 25, 2020
Lexus Unveils Concept Images of Lunar Vehicles for Humans
Ever wondered how space vehicles would look like if humans start living on the Moon? Designers at the European Advanced Design Studio for Toyota and Lexus did and they look super futuristic. Toyota’s design team made a total of 7 concepts for theDocument Journal, an art & fashion magazine. The lunar vehicle concepts borrow a few design cues from Toyota’s recentLexus LF-30 Electrifiedconcept car. “The lunar project came at the right time, half way through the LF-30 development.
Jan. 24, 2020
Google I/O 2020 Will be Held From May 12 to 14
Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, has just announced the dates for the company’s next I/O developer conference. In a tweet a few hours earlier, Pichai said that the event will be held from May 12-14 at the Shoreline Amphitheater near the company’s massive headquarters in Mountain View, California. Pichai revealed no details about what to expect from the event itself, but we expect to get some more information, official or otherwise, as we get closer to the date.
Jan. 24, 2020
How to Stop Uploading HD Photos/Videos to Facebook from iPhone and Android
When I have the luxury of unlimited mobile data,streaming high-quality music,videos, and uploading high-definition shots onsocial networking sites like Facebooknever becomes a cause for concern. However, times when the limited bandwidth is running out of gas well before the deadline, I do prefer to rein in my usage so that I cansqueeze as much cellular data as I can. And that’s exactly what has led me to find a way to stop uploading HD photos/videos to Facebook from iPhone and Android devices.
Jan. 24, 2020
How to Use Siri with Spotify on iPhone and iPad
As someone who is deep into the Apple ecosystem, I’ve found it really hard tolook beyond Apple Musicfor a seamless music streaming experience across iDevices including iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod, and more. But that doesn’t mean my allegiance to Spotify has dipped. So, while I didn’t get swayed by the series of sensational allegations that Spotify made against the iPhone maker, I did find plenty of merits in those accusations, including the one claiming that Apple intentionally blocks Siri from being implemented by rival music apps to stifle the competition.
Jan. 24, 2020
ISRO Begins Work on Chandrayaan-3, Will Attempt Second Soft Landing in 2021
“As Chandrayaan-3 will have only a lander and rover, the lunar spacecraft will cost Rs 610 crore, including Rs 360 crore for the launch rocket,” said Sivan on the margins of a symposium on “Human Spaceflight and Exploration – Present Challenges and Future Trends”. The space agency spent Rs 960 crore on the Chandrayaan-2 mission, whose Orbiter is circling around the moon at about 100 km from the lunar surface in an elliptical motion since August 20 last.
Jan. 24, 2020
Next Poco Smartphone Confirmed to Launch in February 2020
Yeah, the company is amping up the anticipation by confirming today that the Poco F2 or Poco X2, whatever the next device may officially be called, is launching next month. In arecent interview with PTI, POCO India General Manager C Manmohan said“We will launch our new phone next month. We will start online and then progress to additional channels.” Manmohan also revealed that Poco has started the process of“becoming an independent legal identity”in India.
Jan. 24, 2020
OnePlus Shows Off Stunning New All-Black OnePlus Concept One Prototype
The company also posted a detailed Q&A with senior designer, Kevin Tao, who is said to be behind the design of the new device. According to him, the OnePlus Concept One is a perfect example of the company’s ‘burdenless design’ principle that guides every product design and refinement to enhance the user experience. One can only achieve that by incorporating thoughtful designs that won’t impose themselves on users. According to Tao,“A product shouldn’t impose on the user, it should free them, and the OnePlus Concept One is a perfect testament to that idea.
Jan. 24, 2020
Realme Fitness Band India Launch Confirmed for February 2020
Realme has beentalking upthe launch of its first-ever fitness band for quite some time now. It also teased the fitness band in theRealme 5i launchvideo earlier this month. It was said to arrive pretty soon and well, Realme India CEO has today confirmed that the Realme fitness band is launching next month. While Sheth kept mum on the exact date, we now know that thewait for the Realme fitness band isn’t too long.
Jan. 24, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Press Renders and Prices Leaked Online
Samsung is scheduled to take the wraps off its new Galaxy S-series flagship phones at theGalaxy Unpacked eventon 11th February. We’ve seen a myriad of Galaxy S20 leaks in the past – everything spanning from the specs to the rumored prices. But, merely a couple of weeks prior to launch, we have got a close look at official-looking renders for all of the three devices. The leak includes the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Jan. 24, 2020
Samsung’s AirDrop Alternative May be Called Quick Share
Samsung is reportedly working on anAirDrop alternativefile-sharing feature calledQuick Sharethat might be available on the company’supcoming Galaxy S20 lineup. Believed to have been first discovered by XDA’s Max Weinbach, the upcoming feature is said to be similar to that of Apple’s AirDrop functionality thatremains the fastest, most reliable implementation so far. According to the report, Quick Share will be a relatively straightforward tool for sending files quickly between two Galaxy phones.
Jan. 24, 2020
Take a Look at Google’s AirDrop Clone, Nearby Sharing, in Action
It seems like almost every phone maker is building anAirDrop clone– be it Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo whojoined handsto work on it together or Samsung’sQuick Share. Well, let’s not forget about Google as the Android maker has itself beenpreppinga similar feature (read AirDrop clone) called Nearby Sharing for quite some time now. And today, we have got a look at how it’s going to work when it rolls out to Android users.
Jan. 24, 2020
Tinder Adds a ‘Panic Button’ For Dates That Go Wrong
Following in the footsteps of ride aggregators like Uber and Lyft,popular dating app, Tinder, is now adding a number of safety features, including a ‘panic button’, for dates that go wrong. In addition, the app is also getting emergency assistance, location tracking, and photo verification in a big update that the developers believe will offer users more peace of mind while meeting-up with someone they met on the app. In an official blog post on Thursday, Match Group, the company behind Tinder and otherdating apps, like PlentyOfFish, OkCupid and Hinge, said that to roll out the new features, it has partnered with an online safety company called Noonlight, which provides emergency response services and personal safety products.
Jan. 24, 2020
Xiaomi Laptops Could Soon Launch in India, Says Manu Kumar Jain
It’s worth noting that Xiaomi earlier this monthreceived a trademark on the ‘RedmiBook’ brandin India from the country’s Commerce and Industry Ministry, revealing its plans to bring its value-for-money laptop lineup in India. The company hadlaunched its laptop portfolio in Europelate last year after originally launching its first RedmiBook 14 models last May. As for the Poco X2, there’s still no official word on the exact launch date, but the company is seemingly hinting at plans to bring multiple new Poco smartphones to India this year.
Jan. 23, 2020
You Can Now Create ‘Visible Polls’ and Quizzes on Telegram
Telegram isone of the most feature-filledencrypted messaging services around, and just earlier this month,rolled out a massive updatewith a bunch of cool new functionalities. Now, the company has started rolling out anotherTelegram update, adding three new kinds of Telegram polls for groups and channels. Visible Votes, Multiple Answers and Quizzes The new options include ‘Visible Votes’, which allow users to create polls that allow everyone in the group to see who voted for what, ‘Multiple Answer’ polls that will allow users to select more than one answer to each question and a ‘Quiz Mode’ that will have one correct answer and can power fun trivia games on the platform.
Jan. 23, 2020
Amazon Music Now has 55 Million Subscribers
Amazon’s music streaming service, Amazon Music, has announced that it now has 55 million customers worldwide, marking a big growth over the last year. The Amazon Music Unlimited service alone has reportedly seen a growth of over 50% in the last year. As a whole, Amazon Music has seen major growth across the globe, growing nearly 50% year-over-year in countries including the UK, US, Germany, and Japan. The service has also reportedly almost doubled in countries where it has recently launched, including France, Spain, Italy, and Mexico.
Jan. 23, 2020
Canon’s Latest Full-Frame DSLR Costs ₹5.76 Lakh
In its official press release, Cannon said that the device comes with Face + Eye + Head detection features which offer unmatched subject-tracking during live-view still and video shooting. That, coupled with its ultra-high-speed shooting at 20fps per second and stellar low-light abilities, make the EOS 1DX Mark III the fastest and best AF-System DSLR full-frame camera available in the market, claimed the company. The EOS 1DX Mark III features the latest iteration of Canon’s proprietary Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which enables smooth continuous autofocus and subject tracking during live view still shooting and video recording.
Jan. 23, 2020
How to Connect TikTok to Apple Music on iPhone and iPad
Aside from the scintillating lip-smashing style what makes a TikTok video fascinating is the background music. So, never fail to mix a more suitable soundtrack while creating a fun-loving clip especially when you are planning to send the social networking platform on a blitzkrieg. Speaking of adding cool sound to your clip, wouldn’t it be better if you could connect TikTok toApple Musicon your iPhone or iPad so that you can access your entire media library right from the video-sharing app?
Jan. 23, 2020
How to Set Up Parental Controls for TikTok on iPhone and Android
Despite themeteoric rise, TikTok has beenembroiled into too many controversies. So much so that the video-sharing social networking service was banned in many parts of the world including India. As you may have guessed, it’s the obscene content that has proved to be the wrecker-in-chief for the ByteDance owned platform. While I’m a huge fan of lip-syncing videos showcasing stunning dancing skill or out-of-the-box creativity, I always felt the company could do a lot better to ward off offensive stuff so that everyone from a little kid to a grown-up can use the app safely.
Jan. 23, 2020
Huawei Band 4 With Heart-Rate Monitor Launched in India for Rs. 1,999
Chinese tech giant, Huawei, has just launched its latest budget fitness band in India. CalledHuawei Band 4, the device was originallyunveiled in Chinaalongside the Huawei VR Glass last October. It comes with a number of cool features at an affordable price-point, including sleep tracking, heart-rate monitor, music control, camera control, call and message notifications and more. In an official press statement, the company said that the device is a“perfect blend of design aesthetics, cutting edge technology and fitness essentials, making it a truly perfect health companion”.
Jan. 23, 2020
[Update: Confirmed] Vivo to Launch iQOO Gaming Phones in India in March: Report
Vivo is reportedly all set to bring its gaming sub-brand, iQOO, to India this year, having originally launched it China last February. That’s according to91Mobiles, which says that the launch should be happen by March and that, iQOO would function as an independent brand in the country. The report further claims that the Indian launch for iQOO will also be its overall international launch, which means Vivo is planning to take the brand to more markets in the coming months.
Jan. 23, 2020
Motorola Razr to Go On Sale Starting February 6
Afteroriginally unveilingits clamshell folding reincarnation of the original Moto Razr back in November last year, and thendelaying its launchciting high demand for the phone, Motorola has finally revealed the new pre-order and release dates for the Motorola Razr. The Motorola Razr will now go on pre-order starting January 26 — exactly one month after its originally planned pre-order date of December 26 — and will be available to pre-order via Verizon, Walmart, and Motorola.
Jan. 23, 2020
Poco Seemingly Confirms the ‘Poco X2’ Name in a Teaser Video
#POCOIsHereand it’ll give chills to others. IYKWWM 😉Season 2 is live now! Brace yourself for the impact.pic.twitter.com/wJPWgDgwCn What’s really, interesting, however, is that an Easter Egg within the video might very well have confirmed recent reports that the next-generation Poco smartphone will be named Poco X2. As can been seen from the tweet below by serial tipster,@Xiaomishka, the characters ‘X’ and ‘2’ are highlighted in a list shown in the video, but are strewn around randomly on the screen.
Jan. 23, 2020
ISRO Sending Humanoid ‘Vyommitra’ to Space Ahead of Manned Mission
Presenting the humanoid at the inaugural session of ISRO’s“Human Spaceflight and Exploration — Present Challenges and Future Trends”in Bengaluru on Wednesday, the agency’s chairman, K. Sivan, told reporters that it will simulate human functions in space and also interact with the environment control life support system. According to him,“It will be simulating exactly the human functions there (in space). It will check whether the system is right. This will be very useful to simulate, as if a human is flying”.
Jan. 23, 2020
Realme/Oppo/Mi Share Nowhere Close to AirDrop
Realme recently started rolling out its brand new, Android 10 based skin, Realme UI, to a couple of its smartphones and I’ve been testing it out for the last few days. Among the many impressive and cool newRealme UI featuresthat I have discovered so far, including the ability totake partial screenshots, andscreen record with internal audio, one that I’m very excited about is that the new Realme Share now works with Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo devices as well, which brings the feature closer to being anAirDrop alternativethan anything else so far.
Jan. 23, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite with Snapdragon 855, 48MP Camera Launched at Rs. 39,999
Merely a couple of days after the launch of theGalaxy Note 10 Litein India, Samsung has today brought the Galaxy S10 Lite to the country as well. It sports a similar design, including the Infinity-O display and triple cameras. But, it stands tall against the Note 10 Lite since it’s backed by the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset instead of Samsung’s own Exynos chips. Galaxy S10 Lite: Specs and Features Though it has ‘Lite’ in the name, Galaxy S10 Lite is very much a flagship and boasts the premium glass-sandwich build to prove it.
Jan. 23, 2020
Seattle Residents Can Now Vote Using Smartphones
Even asconcerns about foreign interferencein US elections are at a crescendo, one local agency in the US state of Washington is hosting the country’s first election over the internet in what is being described as a historic moment for American democracy. According toNPR, a local conservation agency called the King Conservation District in the Greater Seattle area is set to hold the historic election where 1.2 million eligible voters across 30 towns will be able to cast a ballot using their smartphones.
Jan. 23, 2020
Twitter Rolling out Emoji Reactions in Direct Messages
Following the likes ofInstagramandFacebook, social media platform Twitter is now rolling out emoji reactions in direct messages on its website and app. With the change, Twitter users can now reply to a direct message with a quick emoji reaction without having to actually respond to messages — this is popular in Instagram DMs as well, where users enjoy having the flexibility of responding to a message with a quick reaction.
Jan. 23, 2020
Realme Explains Why It’s Adding Ads to Its Smartphones
“We sell phones. We don’t sell ads.”Well, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth made this sly remark against Xiaomi’s MIUI skin at the Realme 3 Pro launch last year. However, if you have been keeping track, you would know that Realme has now itselfdecided to introduce ads into ColorOS(now rebranded to Realme UI, based on ColorOS) on their smartphones. Sheth has now walked back on his statement from the aforementioned launch and if it’s any consolation, he has nowoffered an explanationas to why your Realme phone will show adsgoing forward.
Jan. 22, 2020
10 Best Chromebooks for Kids You Can Buy
While Chromebook is now preparing to enter the mainstream laptop market withLinux, Android andSteam support, let’s not forget that Chromebooks were primarily made for students and kids in the first place. In fact, Chromebooks have almost become synonymous with a starter machine for kids to learn about computing and the internet. So, in this article, we bring you the 10 best Chromebooks for kids that are inexpensive and offer a full range of features and functions.
Jan. 22, 2020
Apple May Launch iPhone SE Successor in March: Report
Recent reports have also suggested that Apple might launch agrand total of six iPhonesthis year, including not one, but two low-cost devices as successors to the iPhone SE. At least one of the models will reportedly be marketed as iPhone 9 rather than iPhone SE2 and, issaid to come with an iPhone 8-like form-factor. They should, however, have the latest hardware under-the-hood, including the company’s latest A13 Bionic processor, which powers the entire iPhone 11 lineup, including the flagships iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Jan. 22, 2020
How to Enable Dark Mode in Apple Books on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A full-fledgedsystem-wide dark modeseems to be an automatic choice when you want to turn the entire user-interface pitch black for an easier-on-the-eyes viewing. But there are a couple of problems which I’m sure many of you would have encountered. First, not all the apps and websites support the dark theme. And it kind of puts a spanner in the whole affair. Second, the per-app basis switch for dark and light mode is still a work in progress.
Jan. 22, 2020
How to Enable Touchpad Gestures on Chromebook
For the past few months, Chrome OS has been getting a lot of proper laptop features that we have been asking for a long time. For instance, now you can usefull-fledged desktop apps using Linuxand playgames on Chromebooks using Steamas well. Apart from that, Chromebook now allows seamless sign-in using your Android device. All these features have maturedChromebooks from a kid’s laptopto a contender for the mainstream laptop market. And now finally, we have the touchpad gestures on Chromebook which have gone through a lot of improvements and additions.
Jan. 22, 2020
How to Filter YouTube Subscriptions Feed on iPhone and iPad
Now, you should seemultiple filters in the top row of followed channels. Now, swipe left from right on the carousel to reveal theSettingsoption and tap on it. Next, you havetwo optionsto choose from: Videos only:Select it to make the feed show only videos. Select your desired option and you are good to go! An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession.
Jan. 22, 2020
India May Soon Force Facebook, WhatsApp to Identify Users Posting Sensitive Messages
The Indian government is reportedly planning to enact sweeping changes to the local intermediary liability rules, making it incumbent on social media companies and OTT messaging services, like Facebook and WhatsApp, to identify any user for posting content deemed problematic by the establishment. That’s according toTechCrunch, which says the government will submit the suggested changes to the Supreme Court later this month in spite of serious concerns expressed by technology experts and civil rights activists alike.
Jan. 22, 2020
Netflix Added 8.8 Million Subscribers in the Face of Growing Competition
A lot of this growth can be attributed to the service’s wide-ranging portfolio of content, including regional content, that’s readily available to its subscribers. The service offers its content across multiple platforms with a rich feature set that includes offline viewing as well, at least, until you reach theNetflix download limit. The service’s merits also include the fact that unlike some players, such as Prime Video, Netflix does not show ads in its interface.
Jan. 22, 2020
Online Transactions in Delhi-NCR Grew 235% in 2019
“The last year has been buzzing for the fintech sector in Delhi, with the adoption of new digital payment modes and bringing the digital currency to the mainstream. The last six months saw a tremendous shift in the consumption patterns of businesses and consumer preferences of digital payments in the region.” “With UPI growing by a whopping 442 per cent in Delhi, I am certain that this payment method will overtake cards by at least 20 per cent in the next 12 months,” Harshil Mathur, CEO and co-founder of Razorpay, said in a statement.
Jan. 22, 2020
Poco F1 Gets Much-Awaited Stable Android 10 Update
For the longest time, we could only hear the crickets chirp in Poco’s camp. There were no regular updates from the company that rocked the budget flagship market in India but it’snow back on track. And while we await an official word on thePoco F2(at least that’s what we expect it to be called), the Poco F1 has now started receiving the much-awaitedAndroid 10-based MIUI 11 update. While XDA Developersreportedthat it’s a beta update, rolling out to a limited user base, some Poco F1 users on social media say they have received the update despite them not being in the beta testing group.
Jan. 22, 2020
PUBG for PC Gets Smaller Karakin Map, Black Zone, and More in New Update
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, better known as PUBG, has been pushing out a slew of impressive updates, of recent. We saw the battle royale gameintroduce throwables and vending machinesa couple of months ago. And now, PUBG for PC hasreceivedamajor new updatethat swaps out the cold terrains of Vikendi for a smaller new islandic map Karakin. There’s also new weapons, vehicles, and other features added with version 6.1 update. New PUBG Map: Karakin
Jan. 22, 2020
PUBG Mobile Ban: Chandigarh Lawyer Files PIL Comparing the Game to Drugs
Since its introduction on smartphones,PUBG Mobilehas seen enormous growth and has become something of a sensation in India. However, while players love the game, there have been multiple cases of the game resulting in people, especially kids, becoming addicted to it and not focusing on anything other than the game. In his PIL, advocate HC Arora compared the popular battle royale game to drugs, and said“School going children who are losing interest in studies have become addicted to the game.
Jan. 22, 2020
‘Realme Buds Air Neo’ Get Certified Ahead of Launch
Havinglaunched its first pair of truly wireless earbudsin India recently, Realme is believed to be working on a slightly more pocket friendly version of that for global markets. Expected to be called the ‘Realme Buds Air Neo‘, the device has now been certified by the Taiwan National Communication Commission (NCC), giving us a look at what seems to be a couple of its real-life photos.Image Courtesy: Taiwan NCC While the listing itself doesn’t provide any real info about the upcoming device, the photos do seem to suggest that it will come with a microUSB port instead of USB-C for charging.
Jan. 22, 2020
Vodafone Quits Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency Project
Vodafone has become the latest big player who have decided to quit Facebook’s controversial Libra cryptocurrency project. Vodafone joins PayPal, Mastercard, Visa, Mercado Pago, eBay, Stripe and Booking Holdings in withdrawing from the controversial project — and is the first company to exit after the Libra Association was formed in October last year, coindesk reported on Tuesday. The companies left owing to concerns about heightened regulatory scrutiny. “We can confirm that Vodafone is no longer a member of the Libra Association.
Jan. 22, 2020
WhatsApp for Android Finally Gets Dark Mode in Beta
After what seems like an eternity of waiting for it, WhatsApp has finally started rolling out the much-requested dark mode to beta users of its Android app. The change comes with the latest version of WhatsApp beta (2.20.13). As reported by WABetaInfo, the WhatsApp beta on Android has made the new theme feature available in the app’s settings. If you want to check whether you have the feature enabled on your copy of the app, head over toWhatsApp Settings > Chatsand look for a new “Theme” option.
Jan. 22, 2020
WordPad on Windows 10 Showing Ads for Office Web Apps: Report
Microsoft is reportedly testing out advertisements in the WordPad application withinWindows 10. Believed to have been originally spotted in the latest Insider Preview built of the operating system by Rafael Rivera, the developer of Windows feature-control program, Mach2, the ads are reportedly promoting the company’s own Office web apps that form the free tier of Office 365. It’s not immediately clear, however, whether the company is split testing the new ‘feature’, given that it’s still not showing up for most users.
Jan. 22, 2020
You May Soon be Able to Control Google Assistant’s Hotword Sensitivity
As per the report, code found within the APK shows that it will soon allow users to increase or decrease the sensitivity for the Assistant keyword on Android devices. One of the relevant strings reveal that the new settings will enable users to“raise or lower this device’s sensitivity to make it more or less responsive to the ‘Hey Google’ trigger”. The report also found clues that there might be at least three settings, including ‘Least Sensitive’, ‘Default’ and ‘Most Sensitive’.
Jan. 22, 2020
Sony Launches Touchscreen Walkman in India, But at a Crazy Price
According to a press release from Sony, the Walkman supports Hi-Res Audio for the“subtlest nuances of studio-quality sound”. It also supports Wi-Fi for streaming movies and downloading music. The Walkman comes with Bluetooth and NFC for easy connectivity and, has 16GB of built-in storage that’s expandable by up to 128GB via a microSD card. Gen-X’ers growing up in the 1980s and early ’90s will have fond memories of the original cassette-playing Walkman, and new-age avatars of it continues to have a cult following in some regions.
Jan. 21, 2020
Zomato Acquires UberEats India for Almost ₹2,500 Crore
Indian food delivery company Zomato has reportedly acquired UberEats India in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $350 million, or approximately ~₹2,500 crore. With the stock deal, Uber gets a 10% stake in Zomato. The deal, under which UberEats’ app in the country will cease to exist, will also see hundreds of UberEats executives either relocated in different Uber verticals or laid off, since Zomato isn’t absorbing UberEats’ team into its workforce.
Jan. 21, 2020
Fujifilm’s New Projector Has the World’s First Folded Two-Axial Rotatable Lens
Japanese photography and imaging company Fujifilm has today entered the projector market with its first ever offering the space. The Fujifilm Z5000 is the company’s new projector that Fuji claims is the world’s first projector with a folded two-axial rotatable lens. The Fujifilm Z5000 is an ultra-short throw projector which comes with a rotatable lens allowing for omnidirectional image projection without the user having to move the projector itself. The lens on the projector can be rotated in six directions, and has a total of 22 pattern variations.
Jan. 21, 2020
Galaxy Note 10 Lite Launched in India at ₹38,999
After officially unveiling the Note 10 Lite earlier this month, Samsung has today launched the phone in India. The Note 10 Lite comes with a triple-rear camera set-up, a big screen, and the S-Pen that’s beloved by fans of the Note series of smartphones from the South Korean giant. The Note 10 Lite packs in a large6.7-inch FullHD+ SuperAMOLEDdisplay with a 32MP punch-hole selfie camera smack dab in the middle of the screen, which is great for symmetry.
Jan. 21, 2020
Googles Inks Deal With Airtel to Offer G-Suite Services in India
Google has inked a deal with Airtel to grow its consumer cloud business in India. The move, announced Monday, is expected to help the US tech giant better compete with other leading cloud services providers, including Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure. The deal will allow Airtel to offer G-Suite services, includingGmail, Docs, Google Drive and Calendar, to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India as part of the Airtel integrated ICT portfolio.
Jan. 21, 2020
How to Customize Website Notifications in Safari on Mac
When I’m engrossed in work on Mac, the thing that peeves me the most is the ping-pong of unnecessary website notifications. They kind of play spoilsport for attention. Luckily, I’m not alone to dislike those unsolicited alerts, am I? As is usually the case with most things, macOS offers the needed flexibility to handle Safari notifications and even keep useless ones at bay. So, if you think that it’s high time to control website alerts to havesome peace of mindwhile browsing the web or reading articles, here is the quick rundown to customize website notifications in Safari on Mac.
Jan. 21, 2020
How to Screen Record with Internal Audio in Realme UI
If you are an avid gamer who likes to record their gameplays, or if you’re a budding YouTuber who needs to record their phone screen to show case something on their latest video, built-in screen recording features are a godsend. While Color OS has had screen recording for quite some time, with its new UI based onAndroid 10, Realme has added a bunch of new features to the mix. One of the coolest newRealme UI featuresis the ability to record your phone screen with internal sounds.
Jan. 21, 2020
How to Take a Screenshot in Realme UI
Realme has just started rolling out itsAndroid 10based Realme UI to the Realme XT and the Realme 3 Pro, and it comes with some interesting changes and visual overhauls. Among the manynew Realme UI featuresare a bunch of new ways to take a screenshot, share them, and even take long screenshots. So, if you have just updated your smartphone and can’t wait to share those memes with your friends, here’s how to take a screenshot in Realme UI.
Jan. 21, 2020
Opera Reportedly Offering Predatory Loan Apps with Interest Rates Up to 876%
CashBean is an instant personal loan platform for Indian mobile users. The application process takes three steps with minimal documentation and in around 10 minutes, the approved loan amount is transferred to the applicant’s bank account. According to areportby Hindenburg Research, the company’s losses in browser revenue have apparently led it to create multiple loan apps with short payment windows and interest rates of 365-876 per cent, which are in violation of new Play Store rules Google enacted last year, Android Police reported on Monday.
Jan. 21, 2020
ProtonVPN Is Now the World’s First Fully Open Source, Audited VPN App
If you look online forVPN appsyou’ll find quite a lot of them all over the place. However, while virtual private networks are mostly used by people looking to remain anonymous on the internet, a lot of VPN apps, particularly free ones, actively undermine that very basic aim by tracking or logging your browsing activity, or selling your data to third party advertisers. With that in mind, ProtonVPN has today announced that it has made its entire codebase completely open-source and available to be audited by anyone who wants to check their source code for malicious practices.
Jan. 21, 2020
Qualcomm Announces New Budget-Centric Snapdragon 460, Snapdragon 662 Chipsets
Alongside theSnapdragon 720Gchipset, which will enable improved gaming experiences in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price bracket, Qualcomm has today also announcedtwo new budget-centric chipsets. The Snapdragon 460 chipset upgrades on the Snapdragon 450 whereas Snapdragon 662 comes as an upgrade over the very popular Snapdragon 660 chipset. It’s sitting under theSnapdragon 665though in terms of nomenclature. Snapdragon 662 With the Snapdragon 662 chipset, Qualcomm hasfocused primarily on camera and AI improvements. This means you can expect your sub-Rs 10,000 smartphones to handle a lot more tasks and capture stunning pictures, thanks to a new ISP.
Jan. 21, 2020
Qualcomm Expands Gaming Chipset Lineup with Snapdragon 720G
Though Qualcomm is pushing ahead with a 5G-first approach, even in the mid-range segment with theSnapdragon 765 series, the chipmaker has today announced a new chipset to cater to the needs of the 4G markets as well. Qualcomm has expanded on its gaming chipset lineup today with the launch of the Snapdragon 720G, which will bring enhanced gaming and connectivity features to the masses – especially in a market like India.
Jan. 21, 2020
Realme Loses More Than 50% Market Share in India in Two Months
Xiaomi and Samsung are both continuing to increase their respective market shares in the smartphone category in India following mega festive seasons in the country last year. According to the latest data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the top-five vendors, includingXiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo andRealme, retained their respective positions following the festive season, although, Realme slipped massively during October and November, becoming the only company on the list to have lost market share during the period.
Jan. 21, 2020
Sundar Pichai Wants Governments to Regulate AI to Prevent Misuse
Artificial Intelligence (AI) may only be a nascent technology, but it is already raising the heckles of informed consumers, privacy activists,regulatorsandindustry insidersalike. Following the European Commission’s announcement last week that it isconsidering a moratoriumon the use of AI-based facial recognition in public areas for up to five years, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, penned astunning column on FTon Monday, agreeing that governments around the world need to regulate the technology to prevent its misuse.
Jan. 21, 2020
Telcos Ask Supreme Court For More Time to Pay AGR Dues
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata Teleservices have filed a joint application to the Supreme Court of India, seeking modification in its verdict in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case that the court decided in favor of the government. In their petition, the three carriers have sought more time to pay the unpaid AGR dues that run into tens of thousands of crores. In a press statement on Monday, Shally Bhasin, a partner in Agarwal Law Associates, which is representing Vodafone Idea in the matter, said that the case is likely to be heard on Tuesday.
Jan. 21, 2020
Xiaomi Mi Router 4C Launched in India for ₹999
As part of its continuing efforts to expand beyond the smartphone segment in India, Chinese tech firm, Xiaomi, on Tuesday, launched the Mi Router 4C in India. The device comes with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity and four high-performance omnidirectional antennas that the company claims can deliver up to 300Mbps downstream speeds. The company also claims that the device will offer a longer range and stronger signal strength than its predecessor for low-latency gaming, smooth video streaming and seamless web-browsing.
Jan. 21, 2020
Xiaomi, Realme to Launch Snapdragon 720G Phones in India With NavIC Support
At Qualcomm’s event in New Delhi today, both Xiaomi and Realme announced plans to launch phones powered by Qualcomm’s new mobile platforms in the country. Taking to the stage at the event, Xiaomi India chief, Manu Kumar Jain, announced that the company will soon launch devices powered by theall-new gaming-centric Snapdragon 720G SoCwith NavIC support. The company was already said to beworking with ISRO to integrate NavIC supportto its smartphones and other devices in India.
Jan. 21, 2020
Black Shark Announces Partnership With Tencent Games
Xiaomi’s gaming sub-brand, Black Shark, has announced a partnership with Tencent Games to“explore innovation in gaming, both in terms of software and hardware”. According to statements posted by them on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, the tie-up will enable them to offer gamers a “diverse gaming experience”, but the specifics of the partnership, as well as how it will affect users, remain unclear for now. While Black Shark is one of the more popular gaming-focused niche smartphone brands that is expected to launch its third-gen device this year, Tencent is one of the biggest video game publishers in the world, responsible for popular titles likePUBG MobileandCOD Mobile.
Jan. 20, 2020
Xiaomi India Shuffles Leadership Roles; Manu Kumar Jain to Focus on New Categories
The company’s Chief Operating OfficerMuralikrishnan B will fill Jain’s shoesand lead the offline expansion across India, asET reported over the weekend. Until date, Jain was leading Xiaomi’s expansion to more brick and mortar stores. The company hasgrown to over 2,500 Mi Stores, 75 Mi Homes, and 20 Mi Studios– selling more than 1 million devices offline over the past couple-odd years. The leadership reshuffle sees Sunil Baby, Xiaomi India’s director for offline sales, reporting to Muralikrishnan.
Jan. 20, 2020
12 Cool Realme UI Features You Should Know
Realme has just launched its brand new Android 10 based Realme UI which is also based onColorOS 7, and it comes with some really cool features. The update has started rolling out onRealme XTandRealme 3 Pro, and will soon be rolled out on other Realme phones as well. So, if you have just received the update, or if you are waiting for it and wondering what to expect, here are12 cool Realme UI features that you should know:
Jan. 20, 2020
7 Best Tips to Speed up Typing in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Typing on a tinysoftware keyboardisn’t something that most enjoy. While many may still argue that onscreen keyboard remains inconvenient to type – beyond small text snippets for on the go messaging – things have improved a lot. And if you are willing to invest your time for learning some smooth gestures and a few time-saving hacks, you can befriend the software keyboard to write with the desired flair. To help you get started on the right note, I’ve lined up the best tips to speed up typing in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.
Jan. 20, 2020
Cryptominer Malware Hidden as WAV Accidentally Caused BSODs
Researchers at Guardicore Labs recently came across a malware attack that took down over 800 machines of a medium-sized medical tech company. The malware was hidden as a WAV file and it also included a Monero crypto miner, exploiting the infamousEternalBluevulnerability. While everything went as per the plan of the attackers, their coderesulted in causing the good-oldBlue Screen of Death(BSOD). It was after BSOD incidents dating back to October 14 that the company realized their devices had got compromised.
Jan. 20, 2020
Gaming Chromebooks With Steam Support May be Coming Soon: Report
Chromebooks may soon shed their image as anemic, under-powered internet devices if a new report fromAndroid Policein anything to go by. According to the blog, beefy, power-packed, gaming Chromebooks may become a reality sooner rather than later. Speaking to the blog on the sidelines of the CES tech show in Las Vegas earlier this month, Kan Liu, Director of Product Management for Google’s Chrome OS, reportedly hinted that the tech giant is working with Valve to bring official Steam support to Chromebooks.
Jan. 20, 2020
WhatsApp Crosses 5 Billion Downloads on the Play Store
Facebook-owned messaging appWhatsAppfor Android has now notched up a staggering five billion downloads, making it only the second non-Google app to achieve this milestone. As with most Android applications that reach large amounts of installs, this number does not just include downloads from the Play Store, but also pre-installed copies like Samsung and Huawei has bundled the app with some smartphones in the past, AndroidPolice reported. Additionally, Google for the first time in five years, unseated Facebook as the top publisher of mobile apps.
Jan. 20, 2020
Instagram Removes IGTV Button From Home Screen
Instagram is reportedly removing the IGTV icon from the home screen on its mobile apps on both Android and iOS. Believed to have been first reported byTechCrunch, the decision was apparently taken because“very few”people were using the icon to watch IGTV videos. According to a Facebook spokesperson, most users are accessing the company’s video streaming service through their main feed, the various ‘Explore’ channels, user profiles or even the dedicated IGTV app.
Jan. 20, 2020
Microsoft Blazor Lets You Build Android and iOS Apps in C# and .NET
Tech giant Microsoft announced a new Blazor toolkit earlier this week that lets you build native Android and iOS apps in C# and .NET. This way, you can create web UI components without relying on JavaScript. “You can use the Blazor programming model and Razor syntax to define UI components and behaviors of an application. The UI components that are included are based on Xamarin.Forms native UI controls, which results in beautiful native mobile apps”,Microsoft engineer Eilon Liptonwroteon GitHub.
Jan. 20, 2020
North Korea and China Impose the Highest Internet Censorship: Study
Internet censorship is gradually increasing across nations in the world. A new report from Comparitech – a UK-based research and comparison firm sheds light on the internet censorship practices followed by various countries and let me tell you, the results are intimidating. To consolidate the study, the firm studied therestrictions and bans on torrents, pornography, social media, political media, and VPNs. They allotted points based on the restrictions. Two points were allotted for a complete ban and a single point for restrictions.
Jan. 20, 2020
Samsung Appoints Roh Tae-moon as New Mobile Chief, Replacing DJ Koh
Samsung Electronics has appointed the company’s president, Roh Tae-moon, as its new mobile chief in place of DJ Koh as part of a massive management shake-up that also saw the company’s network business chief, Cheun Kyung-whoon, being promoted to president. Koh, the former mobile chief, will continue to lead Samsung’s IT & mobile communications (IM) division, the company said in a statement on Monday. According toReuters, the 51-year-old Roh is the youngest president at Samsung and, was the driving force behind the company’sdecision to outsource phone manufacturingto third-parties to cut costs and to better compete with rivals, such as Huawei.
Jan. 20, 2020
Samsung Investing $500 Million on Display Manufacturing Facility in India
Samsung has reportedly revealed plans to invest $500 million in India to set up a new facility for manufacturing smartphone displays. That’s according toTechCrunch, which says that plans for the proposed factory, which is said to come up within Samsung’s massive campus in Noida, was disclosed by the company to a“local regulator”earlier this month, although, the identity of the so-called ‘local regulator’ remains undisclosed. The South Korean consumer electronics giant not only makes phones for the Indian market at its new factory, but also exports a significant chunk of the devices to global markets, including the SAARC nations, Europe, west Asia and Africa.
Jan. 20, 2020
These Louis Vuitton Earbuds Costs Over $1000
If you’re looking for premium earbuds and feel theAirPods Proare no match to your standards, popular luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton has got you covered. The company recently partnered with Master & Dynamic to make fashionable earbuds that would enhance your fashion and lifestyle appeal. Coming to the specifications, Louis Vuitton Horizonsports 10mm beryllium driverscapable of producing a warm sound signature. There is a voice-assistant for seamless interactions. It offers Active Noise Cancelation to mute environmental noises.
Jan. 20, 2020
This Project Attempted to Run Bitcoin on a Tesla
Bcoin project, a browser-friendly full-node implementation of Bitcoin built with JavaScript(Node.js)reportedlytried running Bitcoin on a Tesla electric car’s computer system. The project’s Twitter account shared a video earlier this week where they synced a full node on Tesla’s dashboard computer. Take a look at the tweet below. While the idea of syncing bitcoin on a Tesla sounds futuristic, it is not recommended as thetechnique could potentially damage the system. In fact, the video should be considered as a proof of concept rather than a potential use-case demonstration.
Jan. 20, 2020
This Word Guessing Game is Here to Challenge Your English Vocabulary
Think your lexical skills are flawless and unbeatable? Well, this browser-based word guessing game named Guess My Word might prove you wrong. The concept of the game is quite simple as the name hints. All you have to dois guess the right word by throwing in random words. The game will tell you if the right word comes before or after the word you just predicted. The game is an unofficial clone of the game that used to be on simbase.
Jan. 20, 2020
Huawei P40 Pro May Have a Custom 52MP Sony Sensor
This sensor will feature “16-in-1” technology and it is rumoured that the company will put the “Quad Quad Bayer” sensor which will perform 4-in-1 conversions to reach the 16-in-1 stage. This will only be used for videos and photos shot under very dark conditions, news portal GSMArena reported recently. An alleged leaked image for a protective case shared recently by prominent leaker OnLeaks claims that the P40 Pro may arrive withfive rear cameras.
Jan. 20, 2020
12 Best Password Managers You Can Use
The Qualities of A Good Password Manager Before we get into the actual list itself, let us spend a little bit of time understanding, what actually you should look for while choosing a password manager. The first thing to consider is the inbuilt security features. Today, almost all the password managers come with a standard AES-256 encryption, so you should avoid those who don’t. If you want extra security,look for the ones which also provide 2-factor authentication.
Jan. 19, 2020
Apple Archive is an Unofficial Collection Filled with Apple Nostalgia
There is good news for all the Apple fans out there. There exists an unofficial Apple Archive consisting of Apple’s official images, videos, TV ads throughout the long 44 years journey of the company. “I only had a hundred or so videos when I started up a YouTube channel. I think it remained up for a whopping six days before my channel was abruptly removed without a trace. Had it remained up on YouTube, I think I would’ve neglected the archive a lot more than I have.
Jan. 19, 2020
Download the Leaked Samsung Galaxy S20 Wallpapers Here
Samsung will unveil theGalaxy S20 lineupon the 11th of February. Like every other smartphone launch these days, this is the time of all the leaks and rumors. We saw thelive imagesandcamera specificationsleak earlier this week. Along with it, happened the leak of official Galaxy S20 wallpapers. You can download 8 wallpapers and 2 video wallpapers right now and use it on your smartphone even before the Galaxy S20 launches, thanks to the sources of folks over atXDA Developers.
Jan. 19, 2020
Here’s When Your Country Will Get 5G
The whole tech industry is stepping up to embrace5Gtechnology. At the time of writing this article, there are 6470 commercially available 5G deployments across the world, according toOokla’s 5G map. Wondering how many 5G networks your country has or when your country will get the 5G treatment? Well, let’s take a look at the expected 5G timelines in a few countries. India Right now, we don’t have any commercial 5G networks here in India.
Jan. 19, 2020
Hide the Pain Harold is Imgur’s Meme of the Decade
To arrive at this result, the online image sharing platform shortlisted ten meme formats from two-thousand nominations and conducted a survey. The survey gained 54,768 votes in 72 hours. AsImgur puts it, “Hide the Pain Harold represents a deep-seated emotion, a quiet dread, or existential anguish that resides in all of us”. I don’t know about you but I’ve personally related to the meme several times throughout all these years.
Jan. 19, 2020
How to Get Windows Startup Sound Back in Windows 10
Startup sounds have been an identity of Windows operating systems. People identify the Windows version of nearby PCs based on the sound it plays. A lot of you might have noticed the absence of startup sound inWindows 10. Well, the fact is, Microsoft has not removed startup sound from Windows 10. Instead, they have just disabled it by default and today, we will be taking a look at how to enable it.
Jan. 19, 2020
Japanese Billionaire is Looking for a ‘Female Partner’ for His Lunar Trip
Remember Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire who is all set to beSpaceX’s first lunar tourist? It appears like he thought he could use some company on his journey as he recently launched acampaignseeking a “female partner” to accompany him on this lunar trip. In fact,the matchmaking event will be broadcastedin a reality show named “Full Moon Lovers”. The show will be streaming on a Japanese streaming service called AbemaTV. Moreover, this campaign attempts to find a life partner for Maezawa.
Jan. 19, 2020
Marvel’s Avengers Game is Delayed Until September, Here’s Why
There’s some disappointing news for all Marvel fans, especially gamers. Crystal Dynamics, the game development company behindMarvel’s Avengershas officiallypostponed the release date of the game to September 4. For the uninitiated, the game was set to be released on the 15th of May. Now, that’s almost three and a half months of extra wait time for gamers who were eagerly waiting to get their hands on the game. “When we set out to bring you our vision for Marvel’s Avengers, we committed to delivering an original story-driven campaign, engaging co-op, and compelling content for years to come.
Jan. 19, 2020
Microsoft Patents Solar Panel Integrated Surface Kickstand
Microsoft has filed a patent for a “mobile device cover with integrated solar panel” as a measure to expand the battery life of its products in the Surface Pro lineup. The cover will have an integrated keyboard as well. The cover could draw power from its battery for keyboard input. The patent even hints at a use case where the coveruses artificial sources of light to supply poweror charge the battery present in the cover.
Jan. 19, 2020
Microsoft’s Latest App Helps You with Your Math Homework
With Microsoft Math, you can simply type or draw a problem to get the solution. The app even lets you scan printed and handwritten equations to get the answer, similar toPhotomath. You can throw elementary, pre-algebra, algebra, word problems on math concepts, trigonometry, number theory, probability, volume, surface area, basic calculus, and statistics problems to the app and it will provide yousolutions with step-by-step instructions. For problems involving equations, the app instantly graphs them so that you can get a better-visualized idea.
Jan. 19, 2020
Mojo Vision Shows-off its New AR Contact Lens
An AR-based startup named Mojo Vision has developed smart contact lens prototypes capable of showing essential data like weather, health monitoring, sports scores right in front of your eyes. In a demo toCNET, the company showed-off its lens mounted to a plastic stick. According to the report, the AR lens is capable of sensing objects, tracking eye motions, and evenprovides visibility in the dark. It will have an eye-controlled interface for seamless interaction.
Jan. 19, 2020
Sony Announces GP-VPT2BT Wireless Camera Grip for Vloggers
Sonynow offers a shooting grip with a wireless remote commander that connects to the camera through Bluetooth. The grip is codenamed GP-VPT2BT and is targeted at vloggers, photographers, and filmmakers. With the new grip, Sony camera owners will be capable of performing all the major tasks such as taking pictures, videos, and zooming in. Creators can seamlessly switch from normal mode to self-shooting mode and also adjust the vertical angle, thanks to the tilt feature.
Jan. 19, 2020
Spotify Now Curates the Perfect Playlist for Your Pets
Spotify is recently experimenting with new ways of curating personalized playlists. We recently saw the Swedish audio streaming giant offer “Soundtrack Your Ride“, a personalized playlist generated for your road trips and now, the company offers a new tool for generating playlists for your pets. Dubbed Pet Playlists, the feature will compile30 songs based on your listening habits and your answers to a few questions regarding your pet‘s nature. These questions mainly determine the mood of songs.
Jan. 19, 2020
Teslas Will Soon Talk to People: Elon Musk
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk recently teased an upcoming feature where Tesla cars will directly communicate with people on the road. As usual, Musk took to Twitter to tease the feature. In the clip attached to the tweet, we can hear an audio message from aModel 3saying“Well, don’t just stand there. Hop in!”. Cool, right? Musk captioned the tweet as follows:“Teslas will soon talk to people if you want. This is real”.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Android Virus Sends Offensive Messages from Your Phone
Kaspersky’s botnet activity monitoring system detected that about 5,000 Faketoken infected smartphones were sendingoffensive text messages to unknown foreign numbers. More than being abused for spams, sending text messages to foreign numbers takes a hit on the victim’s mobile account bill. “Faketoken’s messaging activities are charged to the infected device owners. Before sending anything out, it confirms that the victims bank account has sufficient funds. If the account has the cash, then the malware uses the card to top up the mobile account before proceeding with messaging.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Chrome Extension Makes It Easier to Shop Influencer-Inspired Clothes
Ever been in a situation where you find the outfit of a fashion influencer attractive and you search for the product online with random keywords? If yes, this Chrome extension is something you should certainly check out. I’m talking about Fynd Now, a Chrome extension from Reliance-backed startup Fynd that aims to provide customers hassle-free shopping experience. With Fynd Now, you canfind visually similar products if not the exact ones just by clicking on the image.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Deepfake App Helps You Make Fun GIF Memes
Just when you thought the wave ofdeepfakeshas come to anend, a new app is here to prove you wrong. Instead of creating offensive or explicit deepfakes, this app aims to use the technology on a lighter note by letting you put yourself into any GIF. The app is named Doublicat and it usesRefaceAI, a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) behind the scenes. If that sounds familiar, that’s because its the same AI technology Elon Musk used tomorph him into Dwayne Johnson.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Tool Converts Apple Card PDF Statements to CSV
Apple Card doesn’t natively offer you the ability to take out statements in the form of CSV files. Instead, the Cupertino giant offers transaction statements as PDF files. To bridge this gap, a developer has created a convenient tool that converts these PDF files to CSV files for seamlessly integrating with your Excel sheets. To get started, download yourApple Card‘s PDF statement to your iPhone. This can be done from the Wallet app.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Trick Enables Chrome’s Built-in Screenshots Tool
Unlike other web browsers,Google Chromedoes not include an in-built screenshot tool and hence, we usually had to rely onthird-party extensionsor the snipping tool present in the operating system to capture a screenshot. Well, not anymore. If you’re someone looking for an easy way to capture an entire webpage in Google Chrome without using any third-party extensions, this quick trick might come in handy. Take Screenshots in Chrome Without Extensions Firstly, open Google Chrome or any Chromium-based browser and press theF12key on your keyboard toaccess Dev Tools.
Jan. 19, 2020
This Website Helps You Remove Google from Your Life
If there’s something that you could do right now to respect your privacy online, removing Google from your life is undoubtedly your best bet. Moving away from Google is one of those things that’s easier said than done. As helpful Google’s products and services are, they’re a privacy nightmare as one of theprimary revenue streams of Google is advertisingand the company earns by showing you relevant ads. The first question that might come to your mind after deciding to move away from Google is to find alternatives for all the services that you’ve been using all these years.
Jan. 19, 2020
Watch Google Stadia Running on an E-Book Reader
Sebastian Ørsted, a Danish Ph.D. student from Aarhus University’s Department of Mathematics managed to get Google Stadia running on something nobody would have expected – an e-book reader. AsVicereports,the e-book reader wasOnyx Boox Max 3, running on Android Pie. It has a 13.3-inch touch screen e-ink display and a 4300mAh battery. Ørsted estimated that he had lag between 500 and 1000 milliseconds, which is surprising for an e-ink display. As you might expect,the gameplay is choppyand is not even playable by gamer standards.
Jan. 18, 2020
You’ll be Able to Send Animated Stickers on WhatsApp Soon
WhatsApp is one of the most popularmessaging appsout there, and even though its owned by Facebook — the company every one loves to hate — and though people have long been saying that it’snot as secure as it would have one believe, there’s no doubt WhatsApp’s user base isn’t dwindling. That’s partly due to the app adding new features every now and then. Now, in WhatsApp’s latest beta update for its Android client, details have been spotted hinting that the chat app might be bringing support for animated sticker packs soon.
Jan. 18, 2020
Apple May be Forced to Use USB-C on Future iPhones: Here’s Why
If you’ve been hoping to get an iPhone that uses USB Type-C port instead of the Lightning port that iPhones currently ship with, only to be disappointed year after year as the Cupertino giant keeps launching new iPhones with its Lightning connector, there may be some hope still. According to a new regulation that the EU parliament will soon be voting on, Apple might be forced to start using USB Type-C on iPhones in the future.
Jan. 18, 2020
Chrome for Android Now Reminding Users to Close Unused Tabs
Google Chrome has just started reminding users to close background tabs that haven’t been used for a specified amount of time. Believed to have been originally spotted by9to5Google, an addition to the Chromium Gerrit last August has finally come to roost, with the feature reportedly turned on by default in the latest Chrome Canary on Android. Called ‘Suggest to close Tabs’, the feature was earlier hidden behind a Chrome flag and had to be turned on manually by users.
Jan. 18, 2020
80% TVs Sold on Amazon India were Smart TVs
The Indian TV market is fast moving towards adopting smart TVs, mostly thanks to the fact that companies such as Xiaomi have popularised the idea of owning a smart TV and their low pricing model have allowed more people to get into the segment. However, while we allcredit Xiaomi, and other (mostly) Chinese brands for bringing about the smart TV revolution in India, Amazon India’s data shows that major brands such as Samsung and LG still hold a strong place in the hearts and minds of Indian consumers.
Jan. 18, 2020
Firefox for Android Will Soon Migrate to the Revamped ‘Preview’ Version
Having renamed its Firefox Fenix browser on Android toFirefox Previewlast year, Mozilla has announced plans to roll out a new version of Firefox Nightly based on the Preview version. The new Preview-based browser has apparently been in testing for the past six months and will start rolling out to existing Firefox for Android users via the Nightly app from January 21st. According to the non-profit software firm, the new browser will bring a bunch of new UI elements in keeping with some of the latest design languages to give the age-old browser and refreshed look and feel.
Jan. 18, 2020
Google Chrome Gets ‘Media Hub’ to Control Audio, Video Playback
Google has updated its Chrome web-browser with an important feature that makes it easier for users to control audio and video. The browser now has a global Media Hub that can be accessed by clicking on the music icon at the top-right corner on the address bar. According to Google, the new media hub will enable users to manage audio and video playback right from the current tab without interfering with regular workflow.
Jan. 18, 2020
Government Exploring Use of AI to Tackle Social Media Misuse
To stop spread of disinformation leading to widespread public disorder, the government is exploring use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to remove such content automatically from social media platforms. The Centre is to “take up the issue with representatives of various international social media platforms operating in the country and monitor their compliance to instructions issued by lawful authorities under Information Technology Act.” Sources said “The introduction of Artificial Intelligence to remove objectionable content automatically from social media platforms needs to be explored.
Jan. 18, 2020
Huawei Phones will Soon Use TomTom Maps and Services
Under the cloud of theUS imposed ban, Chinese giant Huawei has suffered a lot in the last one year. The company saw major US giants cease business activities with it, along with US alliesrefusing to use Huawei equipment in their 5G infrastructurefor fear of Chinese surveillance and spying — a charge that Huawei has vehemently denied every time it has come up. Possibly the biggest blow to the company’s smartphone business however came with Google’s announcement that Huawei will no longer be allowed to use Google’s apps and services in its smartphones, including apps like the Play Store, Play Services, andGoogle Maps— apps that, in other words, form the very basis of what users consider to be an Android phone these days.
Jan. 18, 2020
Mi True Wireless Earphones Lite Gets Bluetooth Certification
After launching the Mi True Wireless Earphones (TWS) last year, Xiaomi may be getting ready to release a ‘Lite’ version of it, presumably, at a lower price point to address a larger group of consumers at a time when theTWS segment is tipped to grow 90 percentyear-on-year. The so-calledMi True Wireless Earphones Litehas now been certified by the Bluetooth SIG, suggesting that it might be officially announced sooner rather than later.
Jan. 18, 2020
Microsoft Expands Xbox Console Streaming Preview Globally
After originally rolling it out in select markets late last year, Microsoft has now started expanding its Xbox-to-Android game-streaming service globally. According to a blog post this week, the Xbox Console Streaming Preview is now being rolled out to all Xbox Insiders in countries that supportXbox One. The service, according to the Redmond giant, will enable gamers to play their Xbox One games, including Xbox Game Pass titles, on their Android phone or tablet, streamed from their own console.
Jan. 18, 2020
PlayStation’s 2019 Wrap-Up is Out: Check Your PS4 Statistics
The statistics provided in PlayStation Wrap-Up include the number of games played, your top games, top genres, the number of trophies earned and the hours you spent gaming. Iteven points out your preferred time of the week for gaming. Take a look at the statistics of a fellow gamer from our team below to know what to expect from the program. Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.
Jan. 18, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds+ Will Take on the AirPods Pro
Last year, with the launch of theGalaxy S10series of smartphones, South Korean giant Samsung also launched itsGalaxy Budstruly wireless earphones with their wireless charging case. The Galaxy Buds quickly went on to becomeone of the bestsounding truly wireless earphones in the market, and even though they didn’t become the cultural phenomenon that Apple’sAirPodsdid back when they were launched, it looks like Samsung isn’t backing down. The company has been reported to be working on a new pair of truly wireless earbuds called the Galaxy Buds+.
Jan. 18, 2020
Streaming Services Lost $9.1 Billion to Password Sharing: Report
We witnessed theadventandgrowthof various streaming services this past year. To catch up with the variety of shows being offered across multiple streaming platforms, people started sharing accounts with their friends and family and it is taking a toll on the revenue of OTT giants. Age plays a major role in password sharing. As astudy from Hub Entertainment Researchsuggests, about64 percent of 13-24-year-olds have shared passwords with someone who’s not living with them.
Jan. 18, 2020
What is SIM Swap Attack/Fraud/Scam? How to Protect Yourself from It?
Sim swapping has become one of the best biggest forms of fraud attack in recent times. For uninitiated, a Sim swap fraud or scam is a type of account fraud, which uses the weakness in 2FA security where your mobile number is the second-factor. So, if you have used your phone number as a second-factor authentication or a recovery method for your account, fraudsters can take hold of your account by swapping your SIM.
Jan. 18, 2020
Daimler Unveils Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Camper Van
For instance, one can control the lights and temperature in the living area of the van using the companion smartphone app. Below are the complete functions of MBAC, as specified by the company in apress release. The van will have a10.25-inch touchscreen central displayin the cockpit. The display supports all the aforementioned controls as well. Moreover, Mercedes has integrated “Mercedes me connect” services to the van so that customers can make use of services including vehicle monitoring, navigation, and multimedia.
Jan. 17, 2020
5 Games Like Roblox on Chromebook You Can Play
Among the manysandbox games, Roblox is quite popular for its build-your-world theme. In fact, Roblox is not just a game, but a platform too where you can develop your own game with distinct plots, characters, environment and more. Interestingly,Roblox is available on Chromebookand you can install it on your machine easily. However, if you want to play something like Roblox, but with a different strategy and mind-bending plot then we have some interesting recommendations for you.
Jan. 17, 2020
[Updated] Call of Duty: Mobile Season 3 Will Bring New Maps, Modes and More
[Update on 16 January] Call of Duty: Mobile’s third season is now live and it brings the new Scrapyard map and the Cage map to the game. Along with that, there’s a new 20v20 Battle Royale mode in the game now, and new Neon weapons have been added. The game has reduced the Battle Pass tiers to 50, and lowered the price for the premium Battle Pass as well. Original content follows
Jan. 17, 2020
Amazon Adding 10,000 E-Rickshaws to its Delivery Fleet in India: Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, has announced that his company is building electric rickshaws in India as part of its efforts to help fight theclimate crisis. There’s not a whole lot more details on the subject at this point in time, but in an open letter to the company’s customers and business partners during his current trip to India, the world’s richest man said that the company is adding 10,000 electric rickshaws to its delivery fleet in order to reduce its carbon footprint.
Jan. 17, 2020
Facebook Backs Away From Plans to Show Ads in WhatsApp
Facebook is reportedly backing away from plans to insert ads into its messaging platform, WhatsApp. That’s according toThe Wall Street Journal, which says the company in recent months“disbanded a team that had been established to find the best ways to integrate ads into the service”. The report, which quotes unnamed sources said to be familiar with the developments, further claims that the company has already deleted all the ad-related code from WhatsApp.
Jan. 17, 2020
Every Camera Sensor in Galaxy S20 Devices Detailed in New Leak
Much of the details about the cameras on the upcoming Galaxy S20-series smartphoneshave already been leakedover the past few days, and now serial leakster,Ice Universe, has revealed the exact sensors that might be used in the devices. According to him, the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ are expected to ship with a very similar camera setup barring an added ToF sensor in the latter, but Samsung is planning to differentiate the S20 Ultra by using acustom version of its in-house 108MP sensoras its primary camera.
Jan. 17, 2020
Samsung to Launch 5G Variants of Galaxy A71, A51 in US: Report
With 5G expected to become more commonplace in several parts of the world this year, Samsung may be planning to launch multiple mid-range smartphones compatible with the latest cellular technology. According toSamMobile, the South Korean consumer electronics giant is prepping to launch a 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 in the US, having originallyannounced a 4G version of the devicein Vietnam last month. The report claims that Samsung has been working on two new Galaxy A71 variants with model numbers SM-A716U and SM-A716U1.
Jan. 17, 2020
How to Delete iPhone Backups in macOS Catalina
If you frequentlyback up your iPhone on Macbut forget to remove the old backups after the new ones are made, chances are a large chunk of storage might already be hogged by the redundant files on your macOS device. Considering the large size of each backup, I wouldn’t be surprised if your Mac is cluttered for space and often startsoverheatingand becomes slow. Whether you want to prevent your computer from falling prey to useless files or stop unnecessary data from piling up over time, let me tell you that you can delete your iPhone or iPad backups on macOS Catalina, even without iTunes which is now officially dead.
Jan. 17, 2020
How to Set Up Your iPhone as a Security Key for Google’s 2FA
In the backdrop of ever-looming security threats for personal data,an extra layer of safeguardhas become the need of the hour. So, the sooner you put on the shield, the better it’s for your sensitive information. In what could be great news for iOS users who always prefer to go for extra measures toprotect security and privacy, Google has updated the Smart Lock app to use iPhone as a security key; having already done the same favor to the Android 7+ devices last year.
Jan. 17, 2020
Huawei Mate XS Will be Cheaper, Sturdier Than Mate X: Report
According to supply chain sources quoted by Chinese tech blog,MyDrivers, the reduced pricing will most likely be the result of new technology that has brought down the cost of assembling folding displays. Huawei has also reportedly increased its production output in anticipation of increased demand and, is apparently planning to pass on the cost benefits to the end consumer. While not a whole lot is known about the Mate XS yet, a slew of reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Huawei’s next-gen foldable will come with a number of improvements over its predecessor.
Jan. 17, 2020
OnePlus Teases ‘Custom MEMC Chip’ For Ultra-Smooth Videos on its 120Hz Display
The next-gen OnePlus flagship will sporta 120Hz display, but now the company’s CEO, Pete Lau, has confirmed that the device will also incorporate a new feature that will actually make the higher refresh rate more useful for consumers. According to Lau, OnePlus has developed“a custom MEMC chip that can push ordinary 30fps video up to 120”to enable all standard videos to take full advantage of the 120Hz display in theOnePlus 8 Pro, which is expected to be launched later this year.
Jan. 17, 2020
Samsung’s ‘The Frame’ QLED TVs Start at ₹84,990 in India
Samsung on Friday announced the sale of ‘The Frame QLED TV‘ in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, during the Flipkart Republic Day Sale from January 19 to January 22. The Frame QLED TV 55-inch will be available at Rs 84,990. Customers opting for pre-paid transactions through credit cards, debit cards and net banking will get an additional instant cashback of Rs 3,000. The ‘Frame QLED TV’ offers superior picture quality with QLED technology and transforms the TV into a picture frame that comes with over 1,200 artworks from around the world along with ‘Quantum Dot’ technology, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR 10+ that brings pictures to life and is a Netflix recommended TV, too.
Jan. 17, 2020
Google May Launch Three Mid-Range Pixel Phones This Year
First off is the ‘sunfish’, which is reportedly mentioned in an AOSP repository, and it’s said to be directly based on the Snapdragon 730 SoC (sm7150). While it is expected to be only a 4G device, Rahman says Google may be also working on a budget 5G Pixel for this year. According to him, that will very likely be the ‘bramble’, which is mentioned ‘multiple times’ in AOSP. It is apparently based on Qualcomm’sSnapdragon 765 platform(sm7250), which comes with an integrated 5G modem.
Jan. 16, 2020
204 Billion Apps Were Downloaded in 2019: App Annie
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Jan. 16, 2020
EU Mulling Regulatory Measures to Standardize Smartphone Chargers
Followingyears of unfruitful debates, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are now planning to crack the whip and introduce regulatory measures to force consumer electronics companies to use standardized chargers for smartphones, tablets and other electronic gadgets. The lawmakers on Monday discussed measures that would not only save people from the hassle of having to carry multiple chargers and cables, but also to tackle the growingproblem with e-waste, or electronic waste, more than 51,000 tonnes of which was generated last year.
Jan. 16, 2020
I Got A Close Look at The Mi Mix Alpha and it’s an Eye-Candy Like None Other
I’m not gonna lie, I was slightly enamored with the wraparound idea when I first saw the livestream but seeing the Mi Mix Alpha in person earlier this week reassured me that it’s definitely an eye-candy. Futuristic Wraparound Display One look at the Mi Mix Alpha is enough to captivate you. While most phone makers are attempting to perfect the foldable form factor, this concept device breaks the mold and offers you something equally futuristic.
Jan. 16, 2020
Latest WhatsApp Beta Brings Minor Changes, But Still no Sign of Dark Mode
WhatsApp has just released a new beta version of its popular instant messaging app through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing a couple of minor UI changes, including a slightly redesigned ‘System Event’ layout that shows important announcements about encryption, etc. The update, which bumps up the version number to 2.20.8, now shows yellow text inside the aforementioned system event bubbles, as seen in the screenshot below.Screenshot Courtesy: WABetaInfo Do note that the feature is to be officially available in the latest version, but will be turned on through a future update, according toWABetaInfo.
Jan. 16, 2020
MWC 2020: Sony Sends Out Media Invites
Sony’s invite looks simple, and doesn’t really give away anything that the company is planning on announcing in Barcelona. However, we are expecting the company to come out with its flagship for this year, which will likely be called theXperia 5 Plus. Rumors andreports around the phonesuggest that it will pack in theSnapdragon 865(which is pretty much expected from any Android flagship this year), and a 6.6-inch display with that 21:9 aspect ratio that sets Sony phones apart from most other smartphones.
Jan. 16, 2020
Oppo F15 with Helio P70, 48MP Quad-Cameras Launched at Rs. 19,990 in India
Afterteasing its latest F-series phoneover the past couple of weeks, Oppo F15 has today launched in India. It’s the successor to last year’sOppo F11smartphone. The newest mid-range offering from the Chinese giant sports a sleek build, a modest chipset, 48MP quad-camera setup, and a lot more. Oppo F15: Specs and Features Starting off with the build and design, the Oppo F15 is just 7.9mm in thickness (which is pretty thin) and feels comfortable to hold.
Jan. 16, 2020
Predictive Emoji Keyboard Not Working in iOS 13? Here is the Fix
If messaging has become more fun-loving than ever before, emojis have probably played a key role in spicing up the whole affair. Be it the hilarious face with tears of joy, winking face with tongue or the zipper mouth, we have all sorts of emojis to communicate – courtesy tons ofemoji keyboards. To further enhance conversation using these cool animated images, iOS offers real-time emoji suggestions for certain words (i.e love, heart, cool and more) so that you can seamlessly emojify the whole message.
Jan. 16, 2020
Tinder, Grindr Share User Data With Advertisers Without Permission: Report
Ten popular apps, includingdating appslike Tinder, OKCupid and Grindr, have been found sharing people’s personal information with dozens of digital marketing and ad tech companies without users’ knowledge, according to a new study. The only way for many users to protect their information, the study conducted by the Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) says, is for them to have never installed the apps at all. The apps tested include the dating apps Grindr, Happn, OkCupid, and Tinder; theperiod trackerapps Clue and MyDays; the makeup app Perfect; the religious app Muslim: Qibla Finder; the children’s app My Talking Tom 2; and the keyboard app Wave Keyboard,ZDNet reportedon Wednesday.
Jan. 16, 2020
Twitter Unlikely to Ever Get an ‘Edit’ Button, Says Jack Dorsey
The ability to edit tweets has been one of the most-requested features for years, but maybe it’s time for users to accept that it’s unlikely to ever happen. That’s because in a recent video interview with Wired, Twitter’s founder and CEO, Jack Dorsey, said that while the company has considered introducing an Edit button, it has pretty much decided against implementing it because it goes against the very essence of the platform.
Jan. 16, 2020
UC Browser Launches Cloud Storage Service with 20GB Free Storage
After becoming one of the most-usedmobile web-browsersin India and China, UC Browser has expanded into the cloud-storage business. As part of its plans, the Alibaba-owned company has announced that its in-app cloud storage service, called UC Drive, will offer 20GB of free storage to all individual users in India,which is one of the largest marketsfor the popular web-browser that has often been in the news,but not always for the right reasons.
Jan. 16, 2020
Xiaomi Poco X2 Spotted on Geekbench with Android 10, 8GB RAM
Xiaomi isexpected to launchthe follow-up to its Poco F1 budget flagship later this year, but not a lot was known about its tech specs until now. Thankfully though, a new listing on Geekbench has now seemingly given us a few hints about what to expect from thesecond-generation Poco smartphone. Listed on Geekbench as thePoco X2, the next-gen Poco handset will runAndroid 10, sport 8GB of RAM and will be powered by an unidentified 1.
Jan. 16, 2020
“We’ll Be Going a Lot More Aggressive on the Mi Brand in 2020,” Says Xiaomi’s Raghu Reddy
Xiaomi has held the pole position, carrying the label of beingtheNo. 1 smartphone makerin India, for two consecutive years. The company has established its supreme position in the market and its phones are recognizable by any and all. But, this growth has majorly been fueled by the budget-focused Redmi brand, with ‘Mi’ totally missing from the picture. Mi Phones Coming to India, Again! The first step that Xiaomi took in this renewed focus on the Mi brand was to show off thefuturistic Mi Mix Alpha concept phoneat the briefing.
Jan. 15, 2020
Disney+ Grossed Nearly $100Mn on Mobile in its First Two Months: Report
Two months after Disney’s long-anticipated entrance into the streaming video on demand, its mobile app service has been downloaded nearly 41 million times across the App Store and has generated an estimated $97.2 million in user spending. Disney+ generated $43.9 million during its second month, in addition to the $53.3 million it made during its first 30 days, analytics firmSensor Tower revealedon Tuesday. While competitors Netflix and Hulu predate our available data, we can see that, in comparison, Disney rival HBO Now grossed $23.
Jan. 15, 2020
Amazon to Invest $1Bn to Digitize Small Businesses in India: Jeff Bezos
On the prospects of the Indian market and entrepreneurs, Bezos on Wednesday said that the 21st century will be the century of India.“I predict that 21st century is going to be the Indian century”, he said adding that apart from the dynamism it has India is a democracy which is a major characteristic of the country. He also observed that in terms of alliances, the 21st century would be about bilateral relations between the US and India.
Jan. 15, 2020
Black Shark 3 to Sport 120Hz 2K Display, 16GB RAM: Report
Xiaomi is expected to launch its Black Shark 3 gaming smartphone later this year, and a couple of supposedly-leaked screenshots have seemingly given us our first look at one of its key hardware features. The device is said to ship with a 120Hz panel, and according to new images posted on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, it will offer users the option to manually switch between 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates as a possible battery-saving feature.
Jan. 15, 2020
Google Phone App May Soon Get Native Call Recording
The Google Phone app is seemingly all set to add theCall Recording functionalityfollowing persistent requests from users around the world. Hints about the upcoming feature were spotted within version 43.0.289191107 of the Google Phone app that’s reportedly being rolled out to Pixel devices this week. That’s according to XDA, which says that the latest APK of the popular app comes with new strings that reveal Google is prepping to add an in-call button to initiate voice recording.
Jan. 15, 2020
How to Fix Auto Lock Grayed Out on iPhone 11 and 11 Pro
To save battery life andenhance the security of your iPhone, Apple provides an auto-lock feature that locks your iPhone after a certain time limit. So, if you forget to lock your iPhone, it automatically locks itself. This is a handy feature as it protects your iPhone against prying eyes. However, the default auto-lock time limit, which is set to 30 seconds, might become a hassle for some users. Since the introduction of biometric authentication like Touch ID and Face ID, the unlocking process has become simpler.
Jan. 15, 2020
Instagram Starts Rolling Out Direct Messaging Feature on the Web
In line withreportsfrom back in October, Instagram has now finally started rolling out the ability to send messages from its desktop website. This means you no longer need to rely on third-party apps and workarounds to text your friends while at work, using your laptop. Instagram porting the much-awaited direct messaging feature on the web will come as a relief for a large number of users. You can see in the image above that the experience is going to be pretty much the same.
Jan. 15, 2020
Leaked Galaxy S20+ Hands-On Video Confirms 120Hz Display and More
Samsung has already confirmed that its upcoming flagship smartphones will be named theGalaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra, and now, a new hands-on video, supposedly of the S20+, is believed to have revealed not only its design, but some of its key tech specs. The video comes fromXDAwriter, Max Weinbach, who has beenposting details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphonesover the past few days, and his latest post now seems to confirm some of the rumored hardware specs of the Galaxy S20+.
Jan. 15, 2020
OnePlus CEO Says Folding Phones Aren’t Good Enough
Elaborating more on the subject, Lau said that even OnePlus has been experimenting with the new form-factor, but is holding back from bringing it to the market. According to him:“Foldable is actually an example of something that we have looked into but not pursued. That’s because … it’s very large and not very clean or a very crisp fold. That also currently results in a lot of screen creasing or issues with where the fold is in the screen.
Jan. 15, 2020
Rapper Akon Announces Crypto City Based on ‘AKoin’ Cryptocurrency
The Senegalese hip-hop star and entrepreneur has now announced that he has“just finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal”. Just to add more meat to his claim, he also posted an image of himself with the country’s president holding a bunch of official-looking files, presumably containing the signed papers for the aforementioned Akon City. Do note that Akon and his backers are yet to publish any whitepaper on the proposed cryptocurrency, which makes it well-nigh impossible to know what we’re looking at.
Jan. 15, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to Come with 15W charger: Report
Samsung is expected to launch another foldable smartphone ‘Galaxy Z Flip’ on February 11 at an event in San Francisco and now the device has made its way to Chinas 3C certification database, revealing it is coming with a 15W charger in the box. The device from this certification bears the SM-F700 model number which matches previous certification exploits, news portal GizmoChina reported on Tuesday. In terms of specifications, the device is believed to ship with Snapdragon 855 at the helm alongside a dual-camera setup on the outside and a 10MP selfie camera.
Jan. 15, 2020
Xiaomi Is Working on a 144Hz Smartphone Display as Well
After OnePlus held an eventshowcasing its 120Hz displaytechnology, and Nubia countering OnePlus by saying that it’sworking on a 144Hz displayfor its smartphones, Xiaomi has now joined in the fray as well. A short while back, Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing took to Chinese microblogging website Weibo to showcase a video of a Redmi K30 5G running a 144Hz display. It’s noteworthy that theRedmi K30 5G launched in Chinaback in December last year with a 120Hz display.
Jan. 15, 2020
Xiaomi Launches the Mi Portable Wireless Mouse
Xiaomi has today launched the Mi Portable Wireless Mouse in India. The minimal looking wireless mouse has been priced at just Rs. 499 in the country and comes with the following features. The mouse is available in two colors — black and white — and has a plastic body with a lightweight build. Xiaomi claims it has designed the curves of the mouse to perfectly fit within users’ palms for maximum comfort.
Jan. 15, 2020
‘Labs’ in Google App Allows Users to Test Experimental Features
Google Labs, in case you don’t remember, was an initiative that allowed enthusiasts to try out experimental features within some of the company’s existing apps and services. While it was discontinued several years back, the company is now seemingly resurrecting the feature in its Google app, enabling users to try out experimental features like pinch-to-zoom on search results. As pointed out byAndroid Police, Google has just started rolling out an all-new ‘Labs’ section in the latest update of the Google app.
Jan. 14, 2020
Xiaomi May be Working on a 256MP Camera Phone: Report
If you thought108MP camerason smartphones are overkill, get ready to be blown away with this piece of news. According to a tipster in China, an unidentified smartphone with a whopping256MP image sensorhas been spotted in the wild. While the tipster didn’t identify the device itself, online reports rightly point out that the camera software depicted in the image indicates that it might be a Xiaomi smartphone. The news comes from serial tipster Digital Chat Station, who recently posted an image that purportedly shows the viewfinder of a device with the so-called 256MP camera.
Jan. 14, 2020
Android’s AirDrop-like Feature Renamed to Nearby Share, Launch Expected Soon
Apple’s wireless file sharing service,AirDrop, might soon be getting a competitor in the Android side of things. While users have been clamouring for similar features in Android for quite some time, Android has so far remained lacking in that one aspect.Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo recently announcedthat they’re going to bring a cross-device file transfer feature, and last year, there were reports thatGoogle is working on a feature called ‘Fast Share’, and now, XDA Developers is reporting that the feature is probably being renamed to ‘Nearby Share’ instead.
Jan. 14, 2020
Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Goes on Sale Tomorrow For Rs 1 Lakh
After being phased out in the initial years of this millennium amidst dwindling sales in an increasingly competitive two-wheeler market, theiconic Bajaj Chetakhas made a comeback, albeit, in an electric avatar. The all-new vehicle, which was officiallyunveiled last Octoberunder the company’s Urbanite EV sub-brand, will finally be available for purchase in India. Bookings will open Wednesday, January 15th, for six variants across two model lines – urban and premium – with prices starting at Rs.
Jan. 14, 2020
10 Best Photo Editors for Chromebook You Should Use
Here, we have mentioned 10 versatile image editors which not only deal with photos but also allow you to create vector graphics, comics, banners and much more. To your surprise, we havealso included a Microsoft Paint alternative for Chromebooks.Also, out of the 10 apps included here, 7 photo editors are completely offline so you can use them anytime and anywhere without requiring the internet. Before we start, make sure you haveset up the Linux containerfor installing Linux apps; enabled Play Store (head to #12) for Android apps andGPU accelerationfor better app performance on your Chromebook.
Jan. 14, 2020
Honor 9X with Kirin 710F and Pop-up Camera Launched at Rs. 13,999 in India
Honor 9X: Specs and Features Before I go ahead, I would like to point out the Honor 9X Indian variant has some minor differences as compared to the Chinese one. There’s an upgraded rear camera setup but sadly, the internals has been downgraded. Being a budget smartphone, Honor 9X is sticking with a polycarbonate build but the back panel sports an X-shaped rhythmic diamond texture. It has been achieved via a 21-layer process and highlights the ‘X’ branding on this lineup.
Jan. 14, 2020
Honor Band 5i, Honor MagicWatch 2 Launched in India
Alongside the budget-centric Honor 9X, the Chinese company has also launched two of its latest wearable products in India as well. I know, you are more interested in the upgraded Honor Band 5i fitness band but the company has brought the MagicWatch 2 to the country for smartwatch lovers. Honor Band 5i Starting off with the Honor Band 5i, it features thesame build and designas before. It is packing a0.96-inch LCD touch displaythat boasts 160×80 pixels (HD) resolution.
Jan. 14, 2020
MediaTek Helio G70 and G70T Gaming Chipsets Launched
MediaTek has lately been focused on better competing against Qualcomm especially in the mid-range smartphone market. The company had earlier launched theMediaTek Helio G90Tchipset which was present in theRedmi Note 8 Pro, and now, MediaTek has announced the Helio G70 and Helio G70T chipsets for budget gaming smartphones. While the company hasn’t given away any details around the Helio G70T so far, including any mention of the SoC on its website, the company has detailed the Helio G70 pretty well, so here’s everything the chipset brings.
Jan. 14, 2020
Microsoft Edge Chromium to Launch January 15 on Windows 10
Having been originally envisaged as an Internet Explorer replacement for Windows, Microsoft Edge has become apopular web-browsernot only on desktops, but also on mobile platforms with more than 10 million downloads on Android alone. Over the past few months, the app also gained a plethora of new features likedark mode supportandad blocking, and recently evengot a new Control Centerthat simplifies the process of customizing the browser by combining multiple settings options under one roof.
Jan. 14, 2020
New MacBook Pro May be on the Horizon; New Filing Suggests
That was mostly fixed with the new16-inch MacBook Pro Apple launchedlate last year with a better keyboard, a bigger display, and speakers that were almost universally loved by everyone who used it. Since then, we’ve been waiting for a redesign of the 13-inch MacBook Pro as well, and now, according to a new regulatory filing in the EEC spotted by 9to5Mac, it appears that the laptop might be coming soon.Image Courtesy: 9to5Mac
Jan. 14, 2020
Realme Buds Air Neo Could be the Company’s Next Truly Wireless Earphones
Chinese smartphone brand Realme recentlylaunched the Realme Buds Airtruly wireless earbuds in India for a price of ₹3,999. The AirPods look-alike earbuds were a big hit in the country thanks to their incredible pricing, and all the features Realme had baked into them, including support for wireless charging. Personally, I have long maintained that Realme will launch another, higher priced, more feature rich pair of truly wireless earbuds, possibly even copying the design aesthetics of the AirPods Pro this time around, and now, it looks like Realme has teased a new pair of Bluetooth earphones.
Jan. 14, 2020
Realme UI to Offer New Customizations, Data Protection and More
After originally confirming the existence ofRealme UIlate last year, the company has finally detailed its custom Android interface based onOppo’s ColorOS 7. In a press release late on Monday, the Chinese smartphone vendor said thatRealme UI will follow the ‘Real Design’ aestheticsthat will offer a relatively stock Android experience by ditching some of the conspicuous styling elements and design flairs found in ColorOS 7. According to the company, Realme UI will leverage Oppo’s Quantum Animation Engine and will bring a completely revamped home-screen arrangement, icon styles & notification center design.
Jan. 14, 2020
Sony Will Skip E3 2020 Ahead of PS5 Launch
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Jan. 14, 2020
Spotify and Warner Chappell Settle Legal Dispute A Year After India Launch
When Spotifymade its India debutin February last year, we were thrilled to finally be able to use one of the best music streaming services out there. But, we soon discovered itwasn’t worth spending your money ondue to the absence of a large chunk of the global library. Music from some of your favorite artists such as Led Zeppelin and Bruno Mars was missing. It was because of a legal dispute with the renowned music publishing company, Warner Chappell.
Jan. 14, 2020
Twitter May Soon Allow You to Tip via Bitcoin: Report
Twitter is considering a feature that would allow users to tip one another – inBitcoinsthough.The Informationreports that the micro-blogging platform is working on implementing a new payment feature to let people send money to each other. It is not yet clear whether theTwittertipping feature would integrate with Jack Dorsey’s other company, Square, which is a financial services, merchant services aggregator, and mobile payment company based in San Francisco. Dorsey has made absolutely no secret of his love of Bitcoin over the years.
Jan. 14, 2020
What Is Arduino Portenta H7 Module and How It’s Better? (Explained)
What is Arduino Portenta H7 Module? Arduino Portenta H7 module is the first member of the powerful low-power new Arduino Portenta Family which is designed for demanding industrial applications, AI edge processing, and robotics. The Portenta H7leverages the performance and flexibility of the dual-core STM32H747 that can run tasks in parallel. It can simultaneously run a high-level code along with real-time tasks. For example, according to Arduino’s website, it is possible to execute Arduino compiled code along with MicroPython one, and have both cores to communicate with one another.
Jan. 14, 2020
Galaxy S20, S20+ Rear Camera Specs Leaked
As we approach therecently confirmed launch datefor the Galaxy S20 line-up, the leaks are starting to heat up as well. Yesterday, we got a look atleaked live imagesof the phone, and now, the rear camera specifications for the smartphones have leaked. According to Max Weinbach, who leaked the rear camera specs for the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, the phone will come with a quad-rear camera set-up with a108MP primary camerawhich will deliver 12MP shots with9:1 pixel binningfor great low light performance.
Jan. 14, 2020
‘Made in India’ Moto Razr 2019 Teased by Lenovo Ahead of Launch
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Jan. 13, 2020
Realme Gets Certification for 5 New Smartphones: Report
Havinglaunched the Realme X50 in Chinaand theRealme 5i in Indiain the past few weeks, Chinese smartphone brand, Realme, is apparently prepping to launch more smartphone models in the coming days. According to various reports, at least five devices from the company have received certifications from various regulatory authorities around the world over the past few days, including at least one with 5G connectivity. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jan. 13, 2020
All Four 5G iPhones Will Launch Simultaneously in H2, 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple was earlier rumored to launchas many as six iPhone modelsthis year, including four premium ones as part of its flagship series andtwo ‘affordable’ onesas follow-ups to the original iPhone SE. All four premium models areexpected to come with 5G connectivity, and a new report now suggests that all of them may be launched simultaneously later this year. Whoever is correct, Apple fans are likely to have a great time this year, picking from an array of options as the company is seemingly in the mood to offer something for everyone this year, including not one, but two affordable models for folks looking to get a taste of the Apple eco-system without having to sell a kidney (or two).
Jan. 13, 2020
Galaxy S20+ Live Images Leaked Showing Quad-Cameras, Punch-Hole Display
The blog on Sunday published a number of images that it claims are live photographs of the Samsung Galaxy S20+. The report also claimed that the S20 Ultra will only be available in a 5G avatar, while the Galaxy S20 and S20+ will be offered both with and without 5G connectivity, possibly depending on the market. Samsung Galaxy S20Samsung Galaxy S20 5GSamsung Galaxy S20+Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5GSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Jan. 13, 2020
How to Avoid Tolls and Highways Using Apple Maps on iPhone
Google Mapsmay still be reigning supreme across platforms including Apple ecosystem but Apple Maps has covered a lot of grounds recently to be a reasonably good alternative at least on iDevices. Aside from showing accurate results, Apple’snavigation apphas added several notable features likeETA sharingand keeping tolls and motorways at bay. If you use the stock navigation app, you should know this helpful feature to not only reach your destination on time but also save money.
Jan. 13, 2020
How to Calibrate Your Apple Watch for Improved Workout Tracking
For a seamless health and fitness tracking, it’s hard to look beyond Apple Watch. Backed by a snappier watchOS along with a whole host of health-centric features includinghearing health,ECG, and accurateworkouttracking, the smartwatch is a great asset for fitness aficionados. Speaking of exercise tracking, Apple Watch is spot on most of the time – barring a few rare occasions where it fails to accurately track workouts. But bother not; with a few pro tips into the mix, you can always calibrate your Apple Watch for improved workout tracking.
Jan. 13, 2020
Huawei Selling 100,000 Foldable Phones a Month: Report
Huawei may havedelayed the launchof its foldable Mate X last year following reports ofbreaking screens on Samsung’s Galaxy Foldsmartphone, but the company’s phone is reportedly selling really well. According to new reports, the Chinese giant is selling 100,000 foldable smartphones every month. That’s a very big number, considering the fact that the Mate X comes in a form-factor that’s basically completely new, and also due to the fact that the phone is priced at an eye-watering $2,400.
Jan. 13, 2020
[Updated] Galaxy Note 10 Lite Pre-Orders Start Next Week in India: Report
[Update on 15 Jan] According to industry sources quoted by 91Mobiles, pre-orders for the Note 10 Lite will start from 21 January, a couple days before pre-orders for the S10 Lite start (on 23 January). Original content follows Unveiled earlier this month alongside the S10 Lite, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will reportedly go on pre-order in India next week before being available for purchase across all major online and offline retail outlets from the first week of February.
Jan. 13, 2020
Microsoft’s New Tool Scans Chats to Prevent Child Abuse
As an attempt to make the internet a safe place for children, Microsoft has developed a tool that helps detect and report online predators that exploit children for inappropriate purposes. The toolevaluates and rates text conversations. The companies incorporating the tool can set a rating value limit, crossing which would flag the message and require human moderation. This will significantly reduce the workload of human moderators. Qualified service companies can integrate this tool for free through Thorn, a nonprofit organization focused on building tools to protect children from sexual abuse.
Jan. 13, 2020
Nubia Red Magic 5G Could Be the First Phone with a 144Hz Display
Earlier last year, we witnessed a lot of phone makers adopt screens with higher refresh rates. Asus ROG Phone 2 was thefirst phoneto include a 120Hz AMOLED panel. But, if you have been keeping a close watch on recent developments, then you would know that Galaxy S20 andOnePlus 8 lineupwill arrive with120Hz display panels. Nubia is, however, ready to outclass them by launching a smartphone with a 144Hz display. In an official Weibo post today, Ni Fei, co-founder and President of Nubia, revealed that the company has started testing a new display panel with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Jan. 13, 2020
OnePlus Announces New 120Hz OLED Display; Could Be Baked into the OnePlus 8 Pro
Prior to the event, OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau on Weibo confirmed today that the company will talk about its 120Hz OLED display panel — an upgrade over its existing 90Hz display. The research and development (R&D) for this display is complete and we expect this panel to be baked into theOnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, with the latterboasting a 2K+ ultra-clear resolution. TheOnePlus 8 Liteis expected to come equipped with a 90Hz panel – same as the 7T lineup.
Jan. 13, 2020
Paytm Becomes the Largest Issuer of FASTags in India
Paytm Payments Bank(PPB) on Monday announced it has become the largestFASTagissuer in India as it has issued three million FASTags so far, thus, accelerating the adoption of electronic payments across toll plazas. “This milestone is a testament to the efforts we are putting in the ‘Digital India’ vision of the government. We will continue to work towards the adoption of digital toll payments in the country,”Satish Gupta, MD and CEO-Paytm Payments Bank, said in a statement.
Jan. 13, 2020
Poco F2 May Launch Soon, Suggests Trademark Application
Xiaomi last month hinted that it may beworking on a second-gen Poco-branded device, and a new report now suggests that the company might finally launch it this year after almost two years of inactivity. According to reports, Xiaomi has filed a trademark application for the ‘Poco F2’ name, suggesting that the successor to themuch-loved Poco F1(also known in some markets as the Pocophone F1) is coming sooner rather than later.
Jan. 13, 2020
Pokémon Go Earned $894 Million in 2019 : Report
As far as the revenue based on the game distribution platform is concerned, Android users spent $482 million in the game while iOS users accounted for $412 million of the revenue. From this data, it is clear that the game was top-grossing on Android. The game’s revenue is expected to increase this year as it recently gained support for a new feature calledBuddy Adventurethat lets players explore the real world with Pokémon.
Jan. 13, 2020
Instagram Adds New TikTok-Like Effects to Boomerang Videos
As part of its plans to better compete with therunaway success of TikTok, Instagram has rolled out three new options for users to share Boomerangs on the platform. Earlier, the company had startedfact-checking Instagram Storiesto reduce fake news on its platform, and now the company is adding a more fun-oriented feature to its app; users will now have three new options called SlowMo, Echo and Duo in Boomerang stories. Alongside these, the company is also rolling out the ‘Edit’ feature inInstagram Stories, enabling users to trim their length as they deem fit.
Jan. 13, 2020
Possible OnePlus 8 Pro with Snapdragon 865, 12GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench
As is the case with all Geekbench listings, this one doesn’t given away everything there is to know about the upcoming device, but does suggest that it will ship with top-notch hardware, including the Snapdragon 865 SoC (originally developed under codename ‘Project Kona’) and up to 12GB of RAM. On the software side of things, the device will apparently ship with Android 10 out-of-the-box, which should be par for the course for all premium smartphones this year.
Jan. 12, 2020
Bluetooth SIG Announces LC3 Codec, Support for Hearing Aids, and Multi-Stream Audio
Bluetooth audio will soon support two operation modes namely Classic Audio and LE Audio. Classic Audio will operate on Bluetooth Classic radio while LE Audio will operate on the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) radio. LE Audio introduces a new codec namedLow Complexity Communications Codecor LC3 in short. Bluetooth SIG claims thatLC3 offers better audio quality when compared to SBC codec even at a 50% lower bit rate, which is incredible. This way, we could be getting Bluetooth devices that would essentially last noticeably longer than the current offerings.
Jan. 12, 2020
CES 2020: Otterbox Unveils Anti Microbial Screen Protectors
The new screen protector reflects the combined efforts of Otterbox and Corning. With Otterbox’s Amplify Glass Anti-Microbial screen protector, your smartphone will get threefold protection – from scratches, drops, and germs. To prevent germs, the company embeds proprietary ionic silver into the glass. “We use our phones every day and take them with us wherever we go, including to some not entirely sanitary spaces,”said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke.“Amplify Glass now features proprietary anti-microbial technology that suppresses the growth of several common stains and odor-causing bacteria to protect the surface of the screen protector, so you don’t have to give phone grime a second thought.
Jan. 12, 2020
CES 2020: This $350 Wearable Air Filter Mask Promises Fresh Air
The product is named Atmōs and it creates a “high-pressure pocket of clean air” using small fans without requiring a seal. The device is supposed to be worn below your ears. The company toldEngadgetthat the device even has sensors to measure and monitor the respiration rate. Engadget notes that the device is quite bulky. Essentially, you will be wearing a 256 grams gadget on a daily basis outdoors for breathing fresh air.
Jan. 12, 2020
Clash of Clans Earned $727 Million in 2019 : Sensor Tower
Supercell’s Clash of Clans generated $727 million in revenue this past year, according to popular analytics firm Sensor Tower. This makes SuperCell one of the top five mobile app publishers. The game owes its revenue boost to battle passes, which gained popularity with popularbattle-royale gameslikePUBG Mobileand Fortnite.“Supercell has found success with the battle pass mechanic because it was able to implement it in a way that complemented the Clash of Clans experience.
Jan. 12, 2020
Google Play Announces Indie Games Festival 2020 for Android Developers
A couple of days back,Googleannounced its annual Google PlayIndie GamesFestival. The festival serves as a platform for indie developers to show their innovative design ideas and technical expertise. This year’s Indie Game festival will feature competitions for developers fromseveral European countries, Japan, and South Korea. Unfortunately, India is not one of the participating countries. The European countries included are Austria, Belgium, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Jan. 12, 2020
How to Delete Telemetry Data on Mozilla Firefox
Earlier this week, Mozillaannouncedthat it will let Firefox users delete all the telemetry data collected to date in order to comply with the new California Consumer Privacy Act. The feature got rolled out with Firefox 72 version update and today, we will be taking a look at how we can delete them. What is Telemetry Data? For the uninitiated, telemetry data refers to the interaction data and technical data collected by the browser.
Jan. 12, 2020
Hyundai Partners with Uber for Flying Taxis
With this partnership,Hyundai becomes the first automotive company to join hands with Uberfor the futuristic aerial rideshare network. According to thepress release, Hyundai will produce and deploy the aircraft while Uber will provide airspace support services, connections to ground transport, and user interfaces for people to book the flights. “Our vision of Urban Air Mobility will transform the concept of urban transportation. We expect UAM to vitalize urban communities and provide more quality time to people.
Jan. 12, 2020
Indians Are Losing Sleep Due to Streaming Services: Report
With high-speed internet being competitively priced in India,streaming serviceshave gained a huge audience and that is reflecting negatively on the health condition of Indians. According to HealthifyMe, a mobile health and fitness app, sleep deprivation caused due to video-streaming services is the top-third reason that affects the physical well-being of people. Long working hours and junk food still remain the top reasons. The respondents were allowed to choose multiple options. From the results, it is evident that long working hours are still the prime reason as it gained 81.
Jan. 12, 2020
New Nonprofit Cooperative Wants to Stop Sell of .Org Domain
A couple of months back, the Internet Societyannouncedthat it would step down from overseeing registrations of websites in the .org internet domain. The control will be passed to a private firm named Ethos Capital in a $1.1 billion sale and now, nonprofit personalities are raising their voice against it. This new cooperative has notable personalities as directors including Esther Dyson – the founding chairwoman of ICANN and Katherine Maher – the CEO of Wikimedia Foundation.
Jan. 12, 2020
Shift Keyboard Brings Keyboard Experience to Your Apple Watch
While Apple offersvarious methodslike Voice Dictation and Scribble to compose messages from the Apple Watch, there was never a keyboard app that works. That’s what a UK-based developer named Adam Foot is trying to address. He has developed Shift Keyboard and it might be something you always wanted on your Apple Watch. Shift Keyboard brings a full-fledged virtual keyboard experience to your Apple Watch. Yes, the same interface you use on youriPhone keyboard.
Jan. 12, 2020
This ANC Headphone Promises 60 Hours of Playback
Yes, you read that right. To put that in perspective, that is twice the battery life industry-leading ANC headphoneSony WH-1000XM3offers. “Our engineering team has been able to maximize the power management potential of this new Qualcomm chip, so we can offer a noise-canceling headphone with 60 hours of battery life, meaning you may not need to charge your headphones for an entire trip.”,says Aaron Levine, Vice President of Marketing of Cleer Inc.
Jan. 12, 2020
This App Lets You Capture and Convert Your Images to 3D
To make this possible, the app usescontextual AIthat the company calls “3D Fusion Technology”. Notably, the app lets yourecreate an old 2D image that you have captured in the past with a 3D effect. These images move as you scroll or tilt your phone. The created image can then be shared to your favorite social media platform. Cool, right? “The way consumers express themselves digitally and visually has evolved more and more to what we naturally see with our own eyes with depth.
Jan. 12, 2020
This Circular Phone Has Two Headphone Jacks
In terms of design, it looks like a hybrid of an alarm clock and stopwatch, at least to me. The company pitches the phone as a “non-rectangular phone for non-rectangular people”. “Rectangles have served us for years and years. But we’re looking for something that fits better in the hand and also something that fits better in the pocket.”,Christina Cyr, Founder & CEO of Cyrcle Phone told BBC. The device is currently in its prototype stage.
Jan. 12, 2020
This Drone Can Be Used as a Handheld Camera
PowerVision’s AI uses facial recognition technology and combines it with deep learning techniques to keep the subject in the frame. Even if the subject moves out of the170° field of viewPowerEgg X offers, the gadget is capable of detecting the subject when it is back. In addition, the camera offers gesture support. You can use one of the supported gestures for commanding the camera to capture images and videos. This feature would be useful for capturing group photos.
Jan. 12, 2020
This Lunchbox Uses Steam to Warm up Your Food
By choosing steam to heat the food, the company promises that the nutrients are preserved. They even claim that the food will taste better than a microwaved meal. Heatbox measures 240 x 155 x 76 mm and weighs 1.2 kg. Judging by the images, the box looks bigger than what you’d usually carry for lunch. The inner volume of the box is 755 ml and it can approximately occupy 430 grams of food.
Jan. 12, 2020
This macOS App Lets You Set Any Website as Your Wallpaper
Are you someone who changes wallpaper often? If yes, thisMac appnamed Plash is something that you should not certainly miss out on. Plash takes your desktop wallpaper to the next level by allowing you to set highly dynamic desktop wallpapers. This could be an animated GIF, a wallpaper album repository, or any website you desire. Yes, you can set an entire website as your home screen. You can even browse the website, just like you do in a web browser using the browsing mode bundled in the app.
Jan. 12, 2020
This Water Recycler Recycles up to 85% of Domestic Water
By switching to Hydraloop, the company claims that you could recycle and reuse up to 85% of domestic water without compromising on quality. In fact, the company’s water quality is tested and certified by internationally accredited PIA in Germany and KIWA. Hydraloop can be installed into your home’s water system. Greywater passes through Hydraloop and it is treated using various methodologies including sedimentation, flotation, dissolved air flotation, foam fractionation. This water is then passed through an aerobic bioreactor, followed by UV light disinfection.
Jan. 12, 2020
WannaCry Was the Top Ransomware Attack in 2019: Report
The report mentions that theWannaCry ransomware caused $4 billion in lossesacross the world. That indeed is a huge sum of money, isn’t it? Microsoft did patch the vulnerability but a lot of people did not care to keep their PC updated which in turn made them vulnerable to attacks. A prime example of this would be the rising number of attacks against government agencies running an outdated copy of Windows.
Jan. 12, 2020
Warner Bros. to Use Artificial Intelligence to Decide Release Strategies
Warner Bros. Pictures will soon use Artificial Intelligence to help make decisions regarding the release strategies of its movies in partnership with Cinelytic, a company with expertise in AI-driven decision support system. Rather than being a decision making authority, theAI will predict the expected revenue of a movie, the value of the actors, and the best time to releasea movie.“The system can calculate in seconds what used to take days to assess by a human when it comes to general film package evaluation or a star’s worth”, Cinelytic CEO Tobias Queisser toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Jan. 11, 2020
New Lithium-Sulpher Batteries Could Power Smartphones For 5 Days on a Single Charge
Researchers at Australia’s Monash University have developed the world’s most efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) batteries that they claim are capable of powering smartphones for five continuous days on a single charge. The researchers have already filed for a patent on the manufacturing process after developing prototype cells that were fabricated by Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology in Germany. Further testing in cars and solar grids are expected to take place in Australia later this year.
Jan. 11, 2020
CES 2020: This Toothbrush Cleans Your Mouth in 10 Seconds
Dubbed Y-Brush, the electric toothbrushuses sonic vibrating technologyto clean mouth at this pace with precision. The company claims that its toothbrushremoves 15% more plaque than a normal toothbrush. Y-Brush is made of thin nylon bristles. The bristles are attached to a flexible mouthpiece. To get started, you will have to apply the toothpaste of your choice to the bristles and keep the gadget in contact with your mouth for 5 seconds per side.
Jan. 11, 2020
CES 2020: Toyota Plans to Build a ‘Prototype City of the Future’
Dubbed Woven City, the Japanese automaker aims to create afully connected ecosystem for researchers to build and develop the technologiesof the future. In short, consider it as a dedicated futuristic incubation center with residence and all amenities. Researchers at Woven City will be mainly focusing on cutting-edge technologies including autonomy, robotics, personal mobility, smart homes, and AI.“With people, buildings and vehicles all connected and communicating with each other through data and sensors, we will be able to test connected AI technology,”said Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation in a prepared statement.
Jan. 11, 2020
HP Has Started Integrating Tile Trackers in Its Laptops
Ever misplaced your laptop and spent hours searching for it? I have, and chances are, you might have faced it as well. Well, it appears like laptop manufacturers are finally paying attention to this concern, at least that’s what HP’s partnership with Tile hints at. For the uninitiated,Tileis an American location tracker equipment maker that helps users keep track of their gadgets. Customers buying the Elite Dragonfly G2 can seamlessly track the location of their laptop using Tile’s mobile app.
Jan. 11, 2020
L’Oreal’s Perso Uses AI to Personalize Beauty Care Routine
“We know that customization relies on information about your unique skin and personal preferences as well as your environment; this technology accounts for that. Perso uses AI to optimize the formulas and actually gets smarter as you use it.”,said Guive Balooch, Head of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator in aprepared statement. Perso personalizes skincare formulas in four steps. Firstly, you’re required to capture a selfie through Perso’s mobile app. The photo is fed intoL’Oréal‘s ModiFace AI thatanalyzes your skin and checks for distinct skin conditionslike deep wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and pore visibility.
Jan. 11, 2020
This Project Aims to Plant a Billion Trees by 2028 Using Drones
The project is called Flash Forest. According to the team,using drones instead of manpower to plant the trees could result in 10 times the speed at 20% reduced costs. The team makes use of aerial mapping software and expertise in ecological science to find ideal places to plant new trees. “Every year our planet loses 13 billion trees and regains less than half of that. We started Flash Forest with one clear goal: healing our planet’s lungs.
Jan. 11, 2020
South Korea Will Use AI Cameras for Crime Detection
Another day, another government breaches privacy in the shade of security. Recently, the South Korean government announced that it would be installing AI cameras to detect criminals in Seoul. AsZDNetreports, the Seocho District of Seoul and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ERTI) revealed that theywill be installing 3,000 AI camerasby July. The AI-equipped cameras willanalyze the location, time, and behavior patternsof people to predict if a person is likely to commit a crime.
Jan. 11, 2020
This Particle Accelerator Is Thinner than Hair and Fits on a Chip
On hearing the word ‘particle accelerator’, a gigantic complex apparatus is what comes to my mind and probably, yours too. Well, that is about to change soon. Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory of Stanford University have come with a particle accelerator thinner than a human hair. Yes, you read that right. This new setup is basically a nanoscale silicon channel sealed in a vacuum. The electrons are acceleratedusing aninfrared laser.
Jan. 11, 2020
CES 2020: Colgate’s Plaqless Pro Electric Toothbrush Detects Plaque in Real-Time
In addition, the smart toothbrush’s sensordetects and shows you plaque buildups in your mouth in real-time. Users are indicated about plaque detections using a light ring fitted around the toothbrush. A blue light ring indicates that the brush has found a plaque buildup after which you’re supposed to focus more on that part. The light will automatically turn white as a denotation to move towards other areas. This way, Colgate believes that customers will be more confident when they’re brushing the teeth.
Jan. 11, 2020
Top Nine Phones Sold in the US Holiday Season Were iPhones : Report
A new report from Flurry Analytics suggests that Apple was the clear winner in terms of device sales this holiday season. According to the analytics firm, almost 43% of new device activations from Christmas through New Year in the US were Apple’s iPhones. As you might have guessed, thetop-selling device was the iPhone 11. The handset gained a 6% market share. It is closely followed by iPhone XR at 5.2%. The report notes that iPhone XR was the top-selling smartphone until Christmas.
Jan. 10, 2020
The Windows Terminal App is Getting CRT-Effects and More
Originally released last year, the Microsoft Windows Terminal app has been getting a steady stream of updates. Now, the company is bringing a new update to the app that’s going to bring a bunch of new novelty-ish, nostalgia-inducing features. First off is the CRT-like effects which will introduce things like CRT-like scan lines to the terminal. Don’t worry though, you will still be able to get back to the regular terminal if the new design is not to your liking.
Jan. 10, 2020
Airtel WiFi Calling Crosses 1 Million Users
Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Friday announced its voice over Wi-Fi service or Wi-Fi Calling has crossed one million users. Over 100 smartphones across 16 brands currently support the feature. According to the company, Airtel Wi-Fi Calling uses cutting edge technology to enhance the indoor voice calling experience for the network’s smartphone customers. It uses Wi-Fi networks to create a dedicated channel for voice calls and allows customers to make telco grade calls to any network.
Jan. 10, 2020
Can’t Turn on FileVault on Mac? Here is the Fix
FileVault has long been one of the most notable security & privacy features in macOS. For those unfamiliar, this built-inencryption featureis designed to encrypt Mac’s hard drive along with all the stored files. Using XTS-AES-128 encryption with a 256-bit key, it safeguards the information against unauthorized access on the startup disk. That being said, FileVault has had its own share of issues that seem to arrive out of nowhere. Recently, a handful of macOS users have reported that they can’t turn on FileVault on Mac.
Jan. 10, 2020
DuckDuckGo Beat Bing to Become Android’s Main Google Alternative in Europe
Following theEuropean Commission’s antitrust rulingagainst Google last March, the US tech giant is being forced to offer Android users in the EU multiplesearch engine optionsto choose from. As part of the plans, people in the region will get to choose their default search engine from at least four options while setting up their Android devices from March 1. While one of the options will, obviously, be Google itself, the others would vary from one country to another based on the money these operators are willing to pay Google to get on the so-called ‘Choice Screen’ – the options list that was designed in consultation with the European Commission and, will be presented to Android handset users in the region when setting up their device for the first time.
Jan. 10, 2020
Facebook Gaming Sees 210% Growth, Amazon’s Twitch Still Leads
Facebook gaming is fast eating into the market share of Amazon’s video live streaming service Twitch, registering 210 per cent growth in monthly viewership (year-on-year) in December. Facebook Gaming had 8.5 per cent market share compared to 3.1 per cent a year earlier, according to data from StreamElements and Arsenal.gg. Twitch is still the biggest player though, gaining 728 million hours of viewership. However, its market share dropped from 67.1 to 61 per cent.
Jan. 10, 2020
Galaxy Fold 2 Will be Called ‘Galaxy Bloom’: Report
The report, which comes from the South Korean publication, AjuNews, also includes what it says is an image of one of the slides presented during the meeting, revealing the official name of the upcoming device. Do note that we have no way to verify any of these claims at this point in time, so take them with a pinch of salt if you will. However, given that such ‘secret’ meetings at earlier CES events have revealed accurate info, including reports about the first-gen Galaxy Fold, there’s a good chance that this might just be reliable as well.
Jan. 10, 2020
How to Hide or Unhide Files and Folders Using Terminal on Mac
While macOS always seems complete to me in more ways than one, there are a few shortcomings that disappoint me at times. If the unavailability of simpledark/light modeandTurbo Boosttoggles seem hard to explain, the lack of a straightforward way to conceal confidential files has never failed to baffle me. In an age where anextra layer of shield against prying eyeshas become the need of the hour, there has to be a quick way to keep sensitive files under the wraps, hasn’t it?
Jan. 10, 2020
Mi Band 5 Will Come with NFC and Google Pay Support: Report
Xiaomi’s Mi Band line-up of smartbands has been incredibly popular ever since the first Mi Band made its debut in India; and while Xiaomi has been launching Mi Bands with NFC for a couple years now, the variant that the company launches in India has never had NFC support. That may be about to change with theMi Band 5. According to a new report from TizenHelp, Xiaomi’s Mi Band 5 will not only come with support for NFC outside of China, but willalso support Google Pay along with other payment methods in the global variant.
Jan. 10, 2020
Mozilla Fixes Active Zero-Day Vulnerability in Firefox
Mozilla has rolled out an update to itsFirefox web browserto address a critical zero-day vulnerability that is reportedly being used for targeted attacks in the wild. While the company didn’t reveal too many details about the flaw, it did say that it was a ‘type confusion’ error in the IonMonkey just-in-time (JIT) compiler for the browser’s SpiderMonkey JavaScript engine. The update is being pushed out through the stable channel for both Firefox and Firefox ESR as versions 72.
Jan. 10, 2020
New ‘Game of the Day’ Cards Spotted in Chrome for Android
It’s not really a secret thatGoogle Chromehas some fun little games built in. You must’ve played Tic-Tac-Toe, and Solitaire on the browser, but it looks like Google is thinking about making it easier for users to discover new games within Chrome for those times when we just don’t want to work any more. First reported by Android Police, the feature is appearing in certain recent versions of Chrome Dev for Android.
Jan. 10, 2020
Redesigned Facebook Website UI With Dark Mode to Roll Out Before Spring
Almost a year after teasing the new and improved user interface of its desktop website,Facebookhas finally started rolling it out to a handful of users. According to a new report from CNet, the company has already confirmed the development, saying that it plans to release the new UI to everyone before this spring. Given that spring officially starts March 19th in the US, one would expect to see the new design rolled out universally within the next couple of months.
Jan. 10, 2020
17 Best SSD Laptops You Can Buy in India
We have divided our list into different categories so it’s easier for you to find the best SSD laptop for you. Just click on the link to move through different sections. Best Budget Laptops with SSD The Asus VivoBook series of laptops have slowly been gaining popularity in the country, thanks to the great hardware it offers along with a compelling price tag. Take the Asus VivoBook 15 for example. The laptop comes with an8th-gen i3 processor combined with 4 GB of DDR4 RAM along with a 256GB SSD storage.
Jan. 10, 2020
Zomato Raises $150mn from Alibaba at $3bn Valuation
Valued at $3 billion, leading food delivery platformZomatoon Friday announced it has secured $150 million in fresh funding from Ant Financial, a subsidiary of China-based giantAlibaba. With this, CEO Deepinder Goyal-led company has received $840 million funding to date. The latest round of funding in Zomato is part of $600 million funding round announced by Goyal at a Delhi event in December. “This is to inform you that Zomato Media Private Ltd.
Jan. 10, 2020
Xiaomi’s Mi Credit Has Disbursed Loans Worth Rs 125 Crore+ in India
Xiaomi’s current lending partners are primarily non-bank financial institution (NBFCs) or fintechs such as Aditya Birla Finance Limited, Money View, EarlySalary, Zestmoney and CreditVidya. This is Xiaomi’s second Mi Finance solution after Mi Pay in the country. Mi Fans can check their credit score instantly on the app for free. This is how it works. Mi Credit provides an easy application process for securing loans, with an intuitive interface. First-time users can complete the digital application form within five minutes, and repeat customers can avail a loan with one click disbursement.
Jan. 9, 2020
10 Best Alternative Email Apps for iPhone and iPad
Wondering which email clients can fit your needs better? Well, we have picked outthird-party email appsbased on multiple factors likecustomization, integration with other services, and security. So, depending on what suits your taste, you can narrow down your search to find a more practical app. While exploring the features and weighing your options, do watch out for those designed to boost productivity by keeping the chaos away from your workflow. With that said, let’s head into the roundup!
Jan. 9, 2020
[Update: Teased, Coming Soon] Realme Hints at Fitness Band Launch for Tomorrow
[UPDATE | 9th Jan, 12:55 PM] – In the Realme 5i launch video, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth teased the upcoming Realme fitness band towards the end. He only gave us asneak peek at the yellow-colored strap, keeping the display away from sight. There’s also a standard watch-like clasp instead of something different like we see on the Xiaomi Mi Band. You can check out a couple of screenshots that we captured right here:
Jan. 9, 2020
Android 10 Finally Rolling Out to Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus, 7 Plus in India
HMD Global has started rolling out theAndroid 10update to a number of its smartphones in India, including the Nokia 6.1 Plus,Nokia 7 Plusand Nokia 6.1. The devices are receiving the update as part of the second phase of the company’s Android 10 rollout schedule after having alreadyupdated the Nokia 7.1and Nokia 8.1 with the new software last month. This now means that five Nokia smartphones in India have received the latest Android OS since it was announced by Google last year.
Jan. 9, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung’s New Portable SSD Comes With a Fingerprint Scanner
What makes the new devices truly stand out from other products in the market is a new biometric authentication system that is expected to improve data protection with an additional hardware security measure in the form of a built-in fingerprint sensor. According to the company, the T7 Touch brings the first built-in fingerprint scanner to Samsung SSDs on top of password protection and AES 256-bit hardware encryption. Samsung is offering the T7 SSDs in three different storage options, including 500GB, 1TB and 2TB.
Jan. 9, 2020
Spotify Starts Using User-Data to Insert Targeted Ads in Podcasts
Spotify has announced plans to start airing ads inside its exclusivepodcastsas part of a new program called Spotify Podcast Ads. The ads will be powered by a proprietary new podcast ad system calledStreaming Ad Insertion (SAI), which“leverages streaming to deliver Spotify’s full digital suite of planning, reporting and measurement capabilities”. In a press statement, the company said thatSpotifyPodcast Ads will offer the“intimacy and quality of traditional podcast ads with the precision and transparency of modern-day digital marketing … In short, we’re keeping what podcast listeners, creators, and advertisers love about podcast ads and making the medium addressable for digital advertisers”.
Jan. 9, 2020
Google Chrome Will Now Silence Annoying Notification Requests From Websites
With its latest update, Google’s open-source Chromium browser project is introducing a so-called ‘quieter UI’ that the developers say will significantly cut down on annoying notification permissions from websites. Being debuted in Chrome 80, the change will bring a“new, quieter notification permission UI that reduces the interruptiveness of notification permission requests”. While the quieter UI will be an opt-in functionality under normal circumstances,Googlesays it will be automatically enabled for users who generally block notification requests and on sites with very low opt-in rates.
Jan. 9, 2020
How to Limit Apple Music Storage Space on iPhone and iPad
To keep enough open storage on my iPhone, I primarily target three main usual suspects: photos, videos, and music. Though I do go for a manual cleanup drive once in a while, I prefer to enable the automatic removal of unwanted files that tend to pile up over time. And this is where the well-thought-out “Optimise Storage” feature becomes my go-to tool for keeping the clutter away. For those unfamiliar, it automatically removes music files that you haven’t played for a while whenever it finds your iPhone low on free storage.
Jan. 9, 2020
OnePlus May Unveil its 120Hz Smartphone Display on January 13
There’s no further info on the subject at the moment, but online speculations suggest that the company is planning to introduce a 120Hz display that might find its way into the next-gen OnePlus flagship,rumored to be called the OnePlus 8 Pro. Either way, let’s hope that we get more concrete info about what exactly the company will have in store for us next week. With high-refresh displays starting to become the norm, most of the top flagship smartphones this year are expected to ditch the standard 60Hz displaysin favor of 120Hz panels.
Jan. 9, 2020
Uber Introduces New RideCheck, Pin Verification Safety Features in India
Uber already offers a myriad of privacy and security features in its app for the benefit of both riders and drivers alike. But, at an event in New Delhi today, the ride-hailing giantannouncedthree new privacy features that are being rolled out in India. These include a RideCheck feature to pursue trip irregularities, PIN verification, and audio recording. Let’s take a quick look at each of these features: New Safety Features in Uber App
Jan. 9, 2020
Realme TV May Launch in 2020, Hints Senior Company Executive
Speaking on the sidelines of theRealme X50 launchevent in China this week, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Xu Qi Chase, hinted that the mobile phone brand might follow in the footsteps ofXiaomiandOnePlusto expand into the fast-expanding smart TV sector. According to Chinese tech blog,IT Home, Chase hinted that the first Realme-branded smart TVs might be released sometime this year, although, there doesn’t seem to be a more definitive timeline for that at the moment.
Jan. 9, 2020
FaceTime Showing “App Requires Specific Features” Error – Explained
A few days ago, one of our readers reached out to us with a peculiar problem. The FaceTime app was not working on his iPhone. He thought of deleting the app and re-installing it. But, after deleting the app, he was unable to find it on the App Store. After searching for FaceTime on Google and visiting the App Store with the search link, FaceTime was showing no download button. Instead, it was showing an error that reads, “This app requires specific features not available on this device.
Jan. 9, 2020
Realme 5i with Snapdragon 665, Quad-Cameras & 5,000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 8,999
Realme 5i: Specs and Features Let me preface this by saying that Realme 5i is essentially the same as Realme 5 with minimal changes on the hardware front. You still get a plastic build but the company is offering a new sunrise gradient design (with a mirror-polished finish), along with two new colors on the Realme 5i. It boasts a quad-camera setup and physical fingerprint sensor on the rear. On the front as well, Realme 5i features thesame 6.
Jan. 8, 2020
Google Assistant Gets Scheduled Actions, a Less Robotic Reading Voice and More
Schedule Actions Called ‘Scheduled Actions’, the most notable new feature will enable users to ask the Assistant to switch on/off a compatible smart device at a time of their choosing. As an example of how the feature will work, Google says one will be able to turn off a compatible coffee-maker at a precise time everyday by saying:“Hey Google, run the coffee maker at 6 a.m”. The feature will be compatible with more than 20 new devices, including AC units, air purifiers, bathtubs, coffee makers, vacuums and more.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Amazfit T-Rex Rugged Smartwatch Launched
The watch has a polymer body and adesign that looks a lot like Casio’s G-Shock watches; Amazfit says that it’s using ink-filling technology, along with protective bumpers on the raised bezel outside to ensure the robustness of the smartwatch. Moreover, the company says that theT-Rex can withstand extreme temperatures, along with exposure to salt, alkali, damp, or any other challenging outdoor conditions. It can also apparentlysurvive for two hours under temperature changes from -40 to 70 degrees celsius.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Amazfit’s New Treadmill Comes with a Smart Mirror
The treadmill and the smart gym hub have been designed in partnership with fitness entertainment brand “STUDIO” and Amazfit says the product will bring comprehensive fitness experience right to consumers’ homes. Amazfit HomeStudio The treadmill itself comes with 55 rubber coated slats to provide comfort and support across its53.1×20-inch running area. The treadmill uses a brushless motor, and has a max speed of 20km/h, along with an incline setting that goes up to 7-degrees, so you can increase or decrease the amount of effort it would need you to run the same amount of distance.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: AMD’s 64-core Threadripper 3990X Is Here
The Threadripper 3990X is the world’s first HEDT processor to come with 64 cores, and even though this is, strictly speaking, a desktop processor that anyone can buy, it’s really aimed at creators who truly need 64-cores in their performance machines. The Threadripper 3990X is aimed towards digital creatives working in 3D animation, raytraced VFX, and 8K videos. According to AMD, the Threadripper 3990X brings up to a51% performance boost as compared to the Threadripper 3970X, which is a huge jump for sure.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Audio-Technica Takes on AirPods Pro with Its First-Ever Truly Wireless Earbuds
Audio-Technica made us wait an eternity for this day but it’s finally here. The renowned headphone maker has set its sight on theApple AirPods Pro, which launched earlier last year, with ANC support and an exorbitant $249 price tag. You can pick the well-received Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds for 20 bucks less. The ATH-ANC300TW earbuds, as seen below, feature an in-ear design (way better than plastic earbuds, comparable to AirPods Pro) and look rather bulky in press renders.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Dell’s Shows off the Concept Ori and Concept Duet Laptops
To be completely fair, Dell’s concept laptops aren’t just about foldable Windows laptops. True, the Concept Oriisa folding Windows laptop, but the Concept Duet is a dual screen Windows laptop instead, similar to the Surface Neo that Microsoft showed off at its Surface Event last year. Concept Ori The Concept Ori is a foldable laptop that brings a 13.3-inch screen that can be folded to make the laptop easier to carry around.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Razer’s 5G Router Concept Is Also a Mobile Hotspot for Gaming on the Go
Razer is well-known for showing off concept products at the Consumer Electronics Show. Remember Project Linda? It was aninteresting takeon portable laptops — one that was powered by the Razer Phone. Well, this year was no different. Razer too boarded the 5G hype-train with the Razer Sila 5G Home Router concept. Since it’s a 5G-enabled router, it willrely on a 5G connectionto let you connect to the Internet instead of a traditional wired network.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Razer’s Tomahawk is a Modular Gaming Desktop
The Razer Tomahawk has been built in partnership with Intel, and the secret behind its small size and modularity, is actually the Intel NUC 9 Extreme Compute Element. That’s Intel’srecently announced compute cardwhich packs in most of the essential elements of a computer in an easy-to-swap package. With that Intel NUC at its core, the Razer Tomahawk can pack in up to an Intel Core i9 processor, 64GB RAM, and WiFi 6.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: TCL Unveils Folding Smartphone with 7.2″ Display
The device is powered byQualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 chipset and runs Android 9 Pieout-of-the-box, but will likely have upgraded specs by the time it’s launched in the market. As one would expect with what is still a proof-of-concept device for the most part, there’s no further official word on its tech specs at this stage. The phone doesn’t have a selfie-camera, but the images seem to suggest that the company is planning to incorporate a quad-cam setup on the back.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: The New Razer Kishi Is a Gamepad for Your Smartphone
The Razer Kishi comes in an ergonomic form factor similar to the Razer Junglecat controller that the company launched targeting Razer Phone 2 owners last year. It supports low-latency gameplay on both Android and iOS smartphones, and provides a complete gamepad experience with analog buttons and joysticks on both sides of the phone. Razer created the Kishi in partnership with Gamevice to ensure compatibility with most smartphones in the wild.
Jan. 8, 2020
Samsung Just Used Apple’s Face ID Logo at its CES 2020 Presentation
During a presentation by H.S. Kim, head of Samsung’s consumer electronics business, at least one of the slides displayed on the background screen included an image that looked like a direct replica ofApple’s Face IDlogo. As can be seen in the comparison below, Samsung’s logo, which is meant to depict the company’s own facial identification technology, looks straight out of Apple’s brochures for the iPhone’s Face ID.Left: Apple’s Face ID Icon / Right: Samsung’s Logo
Jan. 8, 2020
How to Convert Automator Actions as Apps on Mac
Despite being ahighly productive tool, Apple’s Automator app has remained unexplored by a large number of macOS users. Maybe they find the app a little too complex due to the steep learning curve that it demands. Fortunately, that’s not the case with me as I have always loved exploring it and creating super handy shortcuts like thedark/light mode switchor theimage resizingaction. Guess what? Today, I have come across a cool hack to convert Automator actions as apps on Mac.
Jan. 8, 2020
iPhone SE 2 Renders Show Single Rear Camera, Touch ID
Rumored to be launched this year as iPhone 9, the second-generation ‘affordable’ iPhones, earlierrumored as the iPhone SE2, has beenall but confirmedby various sources over the past several months. Now, multiple renders of the device have been released by serial tipster,@OnLeaks, and published byiGeeksBlog, showing a device thatlooks eerily similar to the iPhone 8with a single rear camera, a physical Home button and massive bezels on all sides. The device is said to measure around 138.
Jan. 8, 2020
OnePlus Confirms Plans to Start Assembling TV Sets in India
Havingunveiled its first smart televisionslate last year, OnePlus has announced plans to start assembling them in India as part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ program. That’s according to OnePlus India general manager, Vikas Agarwal, who told reporters that the company is already in talks with global component suppliers to invest in the country for setting up component manufacturing facilities. According to the company, it plans to import the televisions panels in open cell format and then assemble them in India through a contract manufacturer, much the same way that Xiaomi does with itsMi TVdevices.
Jan. 8, 2020
OnePlus Debuts ‘Optimized Charging’ Feature to Prolong Battery Health
Most of us have the habit of draining our phones during the day and plugging them in for charging at night. This is not good for the battery’s health (can cause it to degrade much faster) and with OnePlus’ quickWarp Charge technologybacking its phones, the company has taken action to better defend the battery health. With the Optimized Charging feature enabled, the device will initially becharged to 80 percentinstead of the complete 100 percent.
Jan. 8, 2020
Paytm Launches ‘All-in-One’ QR Code that Supports Any UPI App & Rupay Cards
Paytm is taking direct aim at BharatPe, which facilitates digital payments via QR codes at local kirana shops and businesses, with theofficial launchof itsnew “All-in-One” QR codeproduct. The digital payments giant announced this new QR code product at an event in New Delhi. This new “All-in-One” QR code productintegrates some of the most commonly used payment platformsin India including Paytm wallet, any UPI app, and even Rupay debit cards. Yes, this is the first product to accept payments via Rupay debit cards.
Jan. 8, 2020
Realme UI Public Beta-Testing for Realme X2 Starts Next Month
After originally confirming the existence ofRealme UIlate last year, the company is now looking to start public beta testing of its upcoming custom ROM for theRealme X2. According to a post on the official Realme forums, the company is looking for India-based Realme X2 users with experience in software beta-testing software and reporting bugs. Applications will be accepted from January 20th after the company uploads the proforma in the intervening period.
Jan. 8, 2020
Reliance Jio Reportedly Rolling Out VoWiFi in Delhi, Chennai
After Airtel, it is now the turn ofReliance Jioto launch its Voice-over-WiFi (VoWiFi) service in India. According to reports, the Mukesh Ambani-led carrier has now reportedly started rolling outWiFi Callingin Chennai and Delhi-NCR after testing it extensively in the capital over the past few weeks. While the company is yet to make any official announcement on the matter, many Jio users in the aforementioned cities are reportedly seeing a ‘Jio WiFi’ icon on their smartphones.
Jan. 8, 2020
CES 2020: Amazfit PowerBuds, ZenBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds Launched Starting at $99.99
Amazfit PowerBuds First up, we have the Amazfit PowerBuds. The earbuds weigh merely 6 grams and have magnetic ear hooks (weigh 1 gram) to provide a more sporty look and stop them from falling out during workouts. The highlight of these earbuds is that it canmonitor your heart rate in real-time with a built-in Huami PPG heart rate sensor. Amazfit PowerBuds are equipped with an advanced composite diaphragm to offer you a high-fidelity audio experience.
Jan. 8, 2020
Sonos Sues Google For Allegedly Stealing Multi-Room Speaker Technology
US consumer electronics company, Sonos, has filed two federal lawsuits against Google for allegedly stealing its smart speaker technology. The lawsuits, filed with the US District Court in Los Angeles and the US International Trade Commission, alleges that the patented technology is being used by Google without permission in its multi-room speaker functionality in a range of devices, including theGoogle Home speakers,Pixel smartphonesand even the discontinued Chromecast Audio dongle. On its part, Google has issued a statement denying the allegations in no uncertain terms, saying it will ‘vigorously’ defend itself in court.
Jan. 7, 2020
Amazon Echo Auto Launched in India for Rs. 4,999
Amazon on Tuesday launched Echo Auto device that will connect to your car stereo system for audio playback on the go. Echo Auto is available for pre-order for Rs 4,999 and will be available for customers from January 15, the company said in a statement. With an eight-microphone array designed for in-car acoustics and speech recognition technology, Alexa can now hear you over music, AC and traffic noise. Echo Auto is powered by car’s 12V charging socket or USB port.
Jan. 7, 2020
10 Best Antivirus Packages for Your Mac
Note:Most of the Mac antivirus companies on this list offer multiple antivirus products for Mac. Click on the links to get the ones that we have featured, or search for the exact name of the products as mentioned below. Choosing the right antivirus solution out of a variety of offerings could be a little tricky. So, fixing the priority right at the beginning would be a much better way to go.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: AMD Unveils New Ryzen 4000 Series Processors
AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Under the Ryzen 4000 series, AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 3 4300U, Ryzen 5 4500U, Ryzen 5 4600U, Ryzen 7 4700U, Ryzen 7 4800U, Ryzen 5 4600H, and the Ryzen 7 4800H processors, going up to 8 cores and 16 threads on the Ryzen 7 4800H. Here are the specifications of the processors unveiled by AMD today in the Ryzen 4000 series: According to AMD, theRyzen 4800H offers up to 5% better single-threaded and 46% faster multi-threaded performanceas compared to its competition.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Artificial Humans Are Now a Reality with Samsung’s Project Neon
Neon isn’t anAI assistant. The company recently made it evident by saying it wasn’t the Bixby upgrade you might have been waiting for. It won’t answer your calls you to play a Badshah song or tell how’s the weather outside. Instead, Samsung todayrevealed that Neon is“a computationally-created virtual being,”essentially a real human that is capable of showing intelligence and emotion. It even looks and behaves like an ordinary human, as you can see in the example attached below, where each Neon is marked with the text “ALIVE” at the top right.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Asus Announces the Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop
The laptop comes with a chassis that’sunder 20mm thin, and Asus says it has put in a customised cooling solution in the laptop to ensure it runs at peak performance. The deck of the laptop is built out of magnesium alloy and is fingerprint resistant. Moreover, Asus is using a honeycomb structure under the palm-rest for added reinforcement without adding too much material to the laptop. One of the exciting things in the Zephyrus G14, as far as design is concerned, is theoptional LED matrix on the lid that can be customised to show imported GIFs and other graphics.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Asus Announces the Zephyrus G15 Gaming Laptop
The Zephyrus G15 comes with a 15-inch display, and thanks to the slim bezels around it, Asus has managed to squeeze the laptop into the what would be a regular 14-inch laptop instead. The display here is available in two options: a15.6-inch FullHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage, and another 15.6-inch FullHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Asus doesn’t mention any sRGB coverage or Pantone validation for this 144Hz panel, by the way so it’s likely not even close to being as good as the other display option.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Intel Announces its First-ever “DG1” Discrete GPU
Intel did not share a ton of details for the DG1 discrete graphics on stage. But, it will bebased on the company’s Xe architecture, which will even be used for the integrated graphics in Tiger Lake processors. It’s rumored to offer double the graphics performance compared to Intel’s previous graphics chips. The American chipmaker showed off the capabilities of its DG1 GPU on a laptop running Destiny 2 and the demo gameplay seemed to be smooth.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Intel’s Horseshoe Bend Concept Is a Foldable PC You’ll Want Right Now
Intel’s Horseshoe Bend features amassive 17.3-inch AMOLED foldable touchscreen display(with a 4:3 aspect ratio when the display’s unfolded), providing users one of the most immersive PC experiences on the move. The display size shrinks down to 12-inches when folded. The company has also baked a Microsoft Surface-like kickstand on the rear, which will allow you to prop up the foldable display. Intel’s Horseshoe Bend concept is the world’s first-ever 17-inch foldable AMOLED PC.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo Announces the ThinkPad X1 Foldable PC at $2,499
Lenovo is also doing some neat software tricks on the ThinkPad X1 Fold to make the foldable form factor more useful. Since Windows 10 X is currently not out, Lenovo is using Windows 10 Pro in the laptop, but the company does plan on releasing a version with Windows 10 X when it’s available later this year. You can put two different windows on each half of the screen, allowing for multiple use cases such as the option to compare two documents, one on each screen, or take a video call on one screen while making changes to a presentation (or taking notes) on the other.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo Put a Giant E-Ink Display on the ThinkBook Plus
Lenovo is on a roll atCESthis year. The company has unveiled a new5G enabled laptop, afoldable Windows 10 laptop, newThinkPad laptops, andgaming laptops. That’s not all though, the company also showed off the ThinkBook Plus — a laptop that has an e-Ink display on its lid. Yeah, you’re reading that right. The ThinkBook Plus is a laptop that comes with a 13.3-inch FullHD IPS LCD display with thin bezels on all sides except the bottom, a pretty good looking design overall, and a giant 10.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo Yoga 5G Packs Snapdragon 8cx, Promises 24-Hour Battery Life
First shown off asProject Limitlessat Computex Taipei earlier last year, Lenovo has now unveiled the world’s first 5G-enabled 2-in-1 convertible laptop powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 5G compute platform. Lenovo Yoga 5G could have been the first laptop to be powered by the Snapdragon 8cx platform but theSamsung Galaxy Book Sbeat it to the punch last year. It’s also not the first 5G-enabled laptop as Dell and HP took the crown in that department.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo’s AMD Powered Yoga Slim 7 is Cheaper Than its Intel Variant
The Yoga Slim 7 is available in two screen sizes, a 14-inch variant available with both AMD and Intel processors, and a 15.6-inch variant that only comes with Intel processors inside. The Intel powered Yoga Slim 7 offers quite a lot of choices in other aspects as well. Lenovo 14-inch Yoga Slim 7 For one, the AMD powered Yoga Slim 7 only comes with a 14-inch FullHD display, while the Intel powered 14-inch Yoga Slim 7 can be configured with a FullHD display, a FullHD touch display, or a UHD display.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo’s Smart Frame is a Digital Photo Frame with AI
Called the Lenovo Smart Frame, the digital photo frame comes with a 21.5-inch screen covered with a matte finish and anti-glare layers to ensure your photos aren’t riddled with glare issues from surrounding lights. The Smart Frame also comes with a ‘color tone sensor’ that automatically adjusts the brightness of the photo frame according to the ambient lighting in the room. That sounds a lot like what Google does with theNest Hub, and if it works anywhere nearly as well, the Smart Frame will likely look stunning in person.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Royole Unveils Alexa Smart Speaker with Wraparound Display
Dubbed theMirage smart speaker, this isn’t your average speaker with a voice assistant available at your beck and call. It also includes a wraparound display up-front. Yeah, the company has slapped a7.8-inch flexible AMOLED touchscreen displayon this Alexa-backed smart speaker. So, it’s basically a smart display. The speaker comesequipped with three 48mm full-range driversand a passive bass radiator to offer a 360-degree audio experience. There are two far-field microphones also packed into this smart speaker to pick up your voice.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung’s Ballie Is a Cute and Tiny Robot That Looks After You
Samsung’s CES keynote was graced by a very special guest. No, I’m not talking about a celebrity or tech wiz. Instead, the Korean giantbrought out on stagea tiny rolling robot dubbed Ballie. This BB8-style robot whizzed onto the stage, greeted everyone, and then showed off its true skill — personal companionship. Yeah, Ballie isn’t merely a play toy that will follow you and your kids around – keep them company while you’re hard at work.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Sony Reveals PlayStation 5 Logo, Claims 5 Million PSVRs Sold
The PlayStation 5 logo revealed by Sony is almost exactly the same logo as we’ve seen with PlayStation 4. It uses the same font and just swaps out “4” for “5”. While the company didn’t talk much about the PS5 other than the logo itself, it did give out some sales numbers for the PS4 and the company’s virtual reality gaming solution — PSVR. Coming back to the PlayStation 5 though, Sony may be keeping its console under wraps even thoughMicrosoft showed off the design of the Xbox Series Xat The Game Awards, but we have been hearing some information around the upcoming console from the Japanese giant.
Jan. 7, 2020
CES 2020: Sony Shows Off an Electric Car Concept
Yeah, you read that right, Sony showed off a car, and while details around the car itself are scarce, the Vision S is basically the Japanese giant showing off everything it can do in mobility thanks to its strengths in various areas of technology. The car itself looks a lot like a stunning cross between a Porsche, a Tesla, and the Lucid Motors Air. The Vision S comes with 33 sensors inside and outside the car, there is 360 degree audio system, alotof screens inside, and the car is also always connected because that just seems to be the future we’re heading towards.
Jan. 7, 2020
Facebook Cracks Down on Deepfakes, Updates Privacy Checkup Tool
To combat deepfakes, Facebook says it has tied-up with more than“50 global experts with technical, policy, media, legal, civic and academic backgrounds”to formulate policies regarding the science of detecting manipulated media.“While these videos are still rare on the internet, they present a significant challenge for our industry and society as their use increases”, said the company.Image Courtesy: Facebook As for the Privacy Checkup tool, it now includes a ‘Who Can See What You Share’ section that will enable users to review who can see their posts and profile info, while ‘How to Keep Your Account Secure’ will prompt users to set strong passwords and turn on login alerts by default.
Jan. 7, 2020
Tata Sky Binge+ Android TV Set-Top Box Launched at Rs 5,999
Following a number of leaks and rumors over the past few weeks,Tata Skyhas finally launched its new set-top box (STB) powered byAndroid TV. CalledTata Sky Binge+, the device is a linear STB that will allow users to watch regular TV channels through the Tata Sky satellite TV signal, as well as stream OTT content from apps likeHotstar,Amazon Prime Videosand more. Tata Sky did not reveal the complete spec-sheet of Tata Sky Binge+ set-top box, but what we do know is that the device runs Android TV 9.
Jan. 7, 2020
How to Install Flatpak and Snap App Store in Linux on Chromebook [GUI]
WhileLinux supporton Chromebook is a welcome development, it hardly means anything for general consumers. One of the reasons is no graphical user interface (GUI) for Linux App Store which prevents people from discovering and usingLinux apps on Chromebook. However, there is a way to install a GUI App Store on Linux and here I am going to show you how to get it. In this article, we bring you an in-depth guide on how to install Flatpak and Snap App Store in Linux onChromebook.
Jan. 7, 2020
OnePlus Concept One with a Disappearing Camera Shown off at CES 2020
OnePlus is renowned in the tech community for its speedy and reliable flagships. But, the company has recently been taking some risks to refine and revamp its portfolio – adding asecond flagshipto its launch cycle being one of them. The Chinese giant has made its way to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time this year – that too with its first-ever concept phone in tow. Simply dubbed theOnePlus Concept One, this is the world’s first smartphone tofeature color-shifting glass tech(electrochromic glass tech).
Jan. 7, 2020
Realme X50 with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G, and Quad-Cameras Launched
Redmi may have been the first one to adopt the recently announcedSnapdragon 765G chipsetto launch its first 5G smartphone –Redmi K30 5G– back in December. But, it doesn’t mean that Realme has been sitting ducks. The company started teasing its first 5G smartphone – Realme X50 5G – about a month ago and it hasgone officialtoday in China. Realme X50: Specs and Features Realme X50 boasts a glass-sandwich design with a3D curved backand Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top.
Jan. 7, 2020
Sony Xperia 5 Plus Leak Suggests Notch-Less Display, Triple Rear Cameras
Havingunveiled the Xperia 5last September, Sony is reportedly looking to launch a ‘Plus’ variant of the device with a similar set of design cues and hardware features, but with a larger screen. According to report, the so-calledXperia 5 Pluswill come with a notch-less 6.6-inch flat OLED display, dual front speakers, an 8MP selfie camera and a triple rear-camera setup plus a ToF sensor. The renders, released by@OnLeaksand published by SlashLeaks, suggests that the device will retain the Xperia 5’s industrial look with a boxy, minimalist design.
Jan. 7, 2020
Galaxy A71, A51 India Pricing Supposedly Leaked Ahead of Launch
Havingunveiled the Galaxy A71 and A51mid-range smartphones last month at an event in Vietnam, Samsung is expected to launch them in India any day now. While the company continues to maintain a silence on the subject, a new report from 91Mobiles now claims that it has insider information about their possible pricing in the Indian market. According to the report, the more affordableGalaxy A51 will be priced starting at Rs. 22,990for the 6GB+128GB model, while the more premiumGalaxy A71 will start at Rs.
Jan. 6, 2020
25 Best Twitter Bots You Should Follow
From regular folks, to movie stars, to presidents, the insanely popular micro-blogging social network Twitter is used by just about anyone and everyone. As one of the top ten websites in the world, Twitter handles millions of tweets, re-tweets, direct messages etc. on a daily basis. But if you think that only “real” people use Twitter, you are kinda mistaken. Say hello to “Twitter Bots”, which are programs designed to do things like posting automated tweets, following random users, and more.
Jan. 6, 2020
5.5 Million Realme 5-Series Smartphones Sold Globally: Realme
Realme claims to have sold more than 5.5 million units of its 5-series smartphones globally. The company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, announced the news on Twitter, saying the figure represents combined sales of the Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5s smartphones. While theRealme 5 and Realme 5 Pro were originally unveiledlast August in India, the latter has since been launched in China as the Realme Q. The company has also since introduced the slightly upgradedRealme 5swith a 48MP primary camera instead of the 12MP unit found on the standard Realme 5.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Acer Announces a 55-inch 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
As is usually the case with CES, gaming is huge at the event this year as well. WhileNvidia and Asus unveiled a 360Hz gaming monitorat the event, Acer has also unveiled a bunch of gaming monitors with some really impressive features. Predator CG552K 4K OLED Monitor Probably the most insane gaming monitor we’ve seen so far, the Predator CG552K packs in a massive55-inch 4K OLED display. It supports up to 400nits brightness, and covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, so you can expect your games (and multimedia content) to look stunning, as you’d expect from an OLED display anyway.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Acer Unveils Upgraded Spin 3 and Spin 5 Laptops
Acer Spin 3 The new Acer Spin 3 packs in a 14-inch FullHD touch-display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The convertible laptop offers the latest10th-gen Intel processorsup to the Intel Core i7, paired with Intel Iris Plus graphics. The laptop can also be configured with up to 16GB RAM, and dual SSD storageoptions. As mentioned above, the new Spin 3 comes in a slimmer design to make the convertible experience better on the laptop, and Acer packs in a chunky battery inside the laptop which, according to the company, should last for12 hours on a charge.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Asus Unveils Powerful New ROG Strix G15, G35 Gaming Desktops
ROG Strix G35 Starting off with the ROG Strix G35 gaming desktops, Asus calls them tournament-ready and they weigh around 15 kgs. The chassis has a carrying handle up-top to make it easy for gamers to carry around the rigs – if need be. It can bear a sustained force of up to 30 kgs. This gaming desktop comes baked withtwo hot-swap drive bays, which remain hidden behind a spring-loaded door.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Asus’ New Gaming Monitor Comes with a 360Hz Refresh Rate
CES is nothing if not a place for companies to show off the most amazing,advanced, andoften ridiculousproducts they could have imagined (like that new8K TV from Samsung), and Asus has today announced a new gaming monitor that comes with a refresh rate of 360Hz. The Asus ROG Swift 360Hz, as the monitor is called, has been developed by Asus with help from Nvidia. The monitor comes with a 24.5-inch 1080p panel, which sounds about right for a display with such a high-refresh rate, and it comes with an ‘advancedG-Syncprocessor’ inside.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: HP Unveils Elite Dragonfly G2 2-in-1 Laptop with Optional 5G Support
HP Elite Dragonfly G2still weighs under 1 kilogramand incorporates recycled materials, including ocean-bound plastics and recycled magnesium. The company boasts that over 82% of moving mechanical parts onboard are made from recycled materials. It still boasts a minimal design, a 13.3-inch touchscreen display, and Bang & Olufsen-tuned speakers but upgrades the internals to offer up to10th-Gen Intel Core i7 processors, 16GB RAM, and up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSDstorage.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: HP Unveils the Spectre X360 15 Convertible Laptop
The new HP Spectre x360 15’s biggest achievement is most likely the fact that HP has managed to put in a15.6-inch display inside a smaller chassis that you’d normally see on a 14-inch laptop.That results in the new Spectre x360 achieving a screen to body ratio of 90%, according to HP. The display itself is a 15.6-inch4K OLED panel, and HP claims it has a 30% wider color gamut than DCI-P3.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Intel Officially Unveils ‘Ghost Canyon’ NUC, It’s Tiny Modular Gaming PC
You can see that the NUC is confirmed to sport Intel’s Compute Element system as well, which means you will be able to easily swap out the core unit housing the motherboard, CPU and I/O ports. It already includes 2 Thunderbolt ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 ethernet ports, 1 HDMI port, an audio combo port, and more. This will make Intel’s Ghost Canyon NUC truly modular, so stay tuned for more information about the pricing and availability details.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Intel’s Upcoming H-series Core i7 Will Surpass 5GHz
That’s a pretty bold claim to make, and it’s noteworthy that thecompany’s 9th-gen Intel Core i9-9980K maxes out at 5GHzbut doesn’t surpass it. It’s also fairly impressive that the company isgoing to surpass the 5GHz speed on its i7 chip, not on the flagship Core i9which means that the H-series Core i9 processor will be even more powerful since it’ll have clock speeds higher than its Core i7 counterpart. The company has reportedly also said that the H-series processors will improve how workloads scale across eight cores, which means we can expect multi-core performance improvements as well.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Jabra Elite 45h, Elite Active 75t Earphones Announced
Jabra Elite 45h The Jabra Elite 45h (pictured above) are a pair of on ear headphones that pack in some impressive features for a low price tag. The Elite 45h come with a simple, clean design with a lightweight headband and soft, oval ear cushions for comfort. The headphones pack in40mm drivers, and come with Bluetooth 5.0 support. There are also dual microphones here for making calls even in noisy and windy conditions, although how well these mics function is something we can only know when we get to test the headphones out.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo Unveils Legion Y740S and eGPU Enclosure
It’s not justAcerorHPthat are looking to steal the show at this year’sCES trade show. Lenovo has also joined the party with the launch of its first-ever eGPU enclosure dubbed the Legion BoostStation. It has also unveiled a new lightweight gaming laptop (with one major caveat, which we discuss below), the Legion Y740s, to go with its eGPU enclosure. Legion BoostStation First, let’s talk about the Legion Booststation. It is Lenovo’s first-ever external graphics processing unit (eGPU) and is designed specifically to accompany the Legion Y740S.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Packs 10th-Gen Intel CPU, 4K AMOLED Display
Galaxy Chromebook boasts an aluminum build, measures just 9.9mm thick and weighs in at just around 1 kilograms. The Fiesta Red (seen below) and Mercury Gray color variants add to the charm, but it’s the13.3-inch 4K UHD AMOLED display(3840 x 2160 pixels resolution) that takes the cake. Samsung is the first company to bake an AMOLED panel into a Chromebook. It boasts a slim 3.9mm bezel and will support the HDR400 standard, which will be enabled over the coming days via an OTA update.
Jan. 6, 2020
Xiaomi Trademarks ‘RedmiBook’ Brand in India Ahead of Possible Launch
Xiaomi has been granted a trademark on the ‘RedmiBook’ brand in India by the country’s Commerce and Industry Ministry, raising speculations that the company might finally launch its first laptop in the country after havinglaunched its laptop portfolio in Europelate last year. Believed to have been first reported by 91Mobiles, RedmiBook has been approved as a Xiaomi trademark and, has been listed as such on the website of ‘Intellectual Property India’ – an organization that operates under the aforementioned ministry.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung’s New Soundbars Support Dolby Atmos, Gaming Mode
Alongside the myriad of smart TVs,especially the true bezel-less 8K QLED TV, Samsung also took the wraps off its new high-end soundbars. The show-stealer is the new Q800T soundbar and it comes with a number of attractive features, including Dolby Atmos and Symphony audio technology. One of the standout features of Samsung’s new soundbar is thenew audio technology called Samsung Symphony. It enables the soundbar to use the company’s newest 8K smart TV’s built-in speakers as additional audio channels to boost the audio experience.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: This Ambitious Startup Promises True Wireless Charging
Guru has a wireless charging system thatuses high-frequency radio waves(millimeter wave) as a medium to transmit electricity. You can expect three prototypes of the Guru’s technology at CES later this week. In an exclusive first look toThe Verge, the company explained how the technology works behind the scenes. The aforesaid three prototypes include a desk charging system capable of charging any gadget within its radius, a more powerful prototype that could potentially power any gadget in a room, and a robot that moves around to charge smart home products.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Western Digital Unveils an 8TB Portable SSD Prototype
SanDisk 8TB SSD Prototype The company hasn’t divulged anything about the SSD other than the fact that it will have 8TB of storage capacity in a portable form-factor, and that it will support what WD is calling a SuperSpeed USB 20Gbps interface for fast data transfer speeds. That’s definitely something you’ll need if you’re the kind of person who might have to store 8TB of data on an external SSD.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Withing’s New Smartwatch Can Check for Sleep Apnea
The watch looks pretty much the same as the older Withings Steel HR with a circular case, and dual circular dial design inside. The upper circular part houses a PMOLED display, and the lower dial is the Activity dial. Wile you’d be hard pressed to notice the difference between the older Steel HR smartwatch from Withings, and this new Withings ScanWatch, the major upgrade is in the added sensors. For one, the new Steel HR brings an ECG feature packed inside so you can take an ECG straight from your wrist, much like the Apple Watch.
Jan. 6, 2020
Firefox Now Lets You Delete All of Your Collected Data
In a recentblog post, Mozilla has announced that it will let usersdelete all the data the company has collectedso far. The feature will be present in the latest version of Firefox that will start rolling out on the 7th of January. This move by the company is to comply with the newCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act(CCPA). For the uninitiated, CCPA is similar to Europe’sGDPRand strives to provide Californians more control over their data and sensitive information.
Jan. 6, 2020
How to Customize Apple Music with Cool Artwork in macOS Catalina
At times, a little customization can spruce up the whole affair, giving a fresh look to the same thing that didn’t seem to appeal to your taste before. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? Having justpersonalized file and folder icons on Mac, I thought it would be nice to do the same favor to Apple music as well. After all, an old artwork tends to make even new music appear outdated after a while.
Jan. 6, 2020
Mercury OS Is a Concept Driven by Humane Design Principles
Do you feel uncomfortable or stressed out having a lot of icons and shortcuts on your desktop? You’re probably not alone. In fact, there are a lot of ASD and ADHD patients across the globe who feel overwhelmed by this conventional approach followed by operating systems to flood information you might not need at the moment. Well, Jason Jason Yuan, an ex-Apple interaction designer has designed a concept called Mercury OS that attempts to overcome these shortcomings.
Jan. 6, 2020
Mysterious Drones Spotted in Colorado and Nebraska; Sources Unknown
A group of drones was reportedly been spotted in the sky at night last week in Colorado and Nebraska that made the residents anxious and worried. The police officials in charge have no idea regarding where these drones are from. “They’ve been doing a grid search, a grid pattern. They fly one square and then they fly another square,”Colorado’s Phillips County Sheriff Thomas Elliottoldthe Denver Post. The drones have an approximate six-foot wingspan and stay 200 to 300 feet away from buildings.
Jan. 6, 2020
You Will Soon be Able to Buy Big Bazaar Items from Amazon
In a bid to strengthen its India presence in the wake of an upcoming Reliance Retail competition,Amazon Indiaand the Kishore Biyani-ledFuture Retail Ltd(FRL), part of the Future Group, on Monday announced long-term agreements to expand the reach of Future Retail stores and consumer brands through the Amazon India marketplace. Amazon India will become the authorized online sales channel for Future Retail stores and FRL will ensure the participation of relevant stores on the Amazon India marketplace, and its programs, the companies said in a statement.
Jan. 6, 2020
Pokemon Go Fans Became a Nuisance to the Canadian Military Back in 2016
Three years back, Pokémon Go was the craze among peopleregardless of the age group. The AR game made people go outdoors, exploring places in search of virtual Pokémons. It appears like Pokémon Go fans went a step further and did whatever it takes to find a new Pokémon – even if it meant trespassing a military base. “Please advise the Commissionaires that apparently Fort Frontenac is both a PokéGym and a PokéStop.
Jan. 6, 2020
PUBG Mobile Season 11 Rolls Out This Week With New Skins and More
Tencent has started teasing the upcomingPUBG MobileSeason 11 Royal Pass, which is all set to go live later this week. Alongside that, the game is also set to get the v0.16.5 update at around the same time, bringing a number of new skins, as well as some changes to the menus and winter specials. The Season 11 Royale Pass is said to go live on January 10th, while the version 0.
Jan. 6, 2020
Realme 5i India Launch Set for January 9; Sports Quad-Cameras, 5000mAh Battery
The company earlier teased the Realme 5i launch for today (6th January) in Vietnam but prior to its launch, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to share a teaser for the Realme 5i India launch. You can see in the teaser below that Realme 5i will feature a quad-camera setup and focus on the design more than an upgraded feature set. Realme has set up adedicated landing pagefor the Realme 5i on its official website.
Jan. 6, 2020
Reliance Jio Launches Rs 251 Prepaid Plan With 2GB Daily Data
Reliance Jio has launched a new prepaid recharge plan that offers 2GB of daily data for 51 days. Being marketed as the ‘Jio Cricket Pack’, the new plan is an STV (Special Tariff Voucher) that offers only data benefits without any free voice calls and SMSes. While the company already offers some of the most lucrative data plans in the market, the new STV brings down its data prices further by offering 1GB of high-speed data at just Rs.
Jan. 6, 2020
Samsung Neon Might Bring Us a Step Closer to a Black Mirror-like Future
Samsung’s Neon project is led by Pranav Mistry, who’s well-known as a human-computer interaction researcher and the CEO of STAR Labs. He took to Twitter over the weekend to share the first look at Neon, a digital avatar that may one day become the smartphone or PC companion we’ve been waiting for. Mistry tweeted out the image of one of Neon’s avatars (there are possibly 4 digital avatars right now, as per an official promo leak), along with the caption –“Flying to CES tomorrow, and the code is finally working 🙂 Ready to demo CORE R3.
Jan. 6, 2020
Tech Companies May Face Regulatory Restrictions in Russia This Year
Russia’s Yandex browser must be the default web browser, according to the legislation, which companies like Apple would be least willing to do. Thelegislation also requires companies to store data of Russian users on local servers. Notably, professional networking platform LinkedIn got banned from the country for publicly denying to store personal user data in Russia. Russia will levy a fine of 6 million rubles ($95,875) for the first violation and 18 million rubles ($287,924) if companies keep violating the personal data law.
Jan. 6, 2020
This Tesla-Powered Electric Go-Kart Looks Fun; Costs About $100,000
Ever imagined a blend ofTesla’s powerful motorand a go-kart? Well, Damian Butcher of Driftech Electric Racing sees the two as a perfect match and has built an electric race car powered by Tesla’s Large Drive Unit. It is worth noting that the drive unit of the vehicle is mounted upside down as an attempt to improve the overall handling of the car. The batteries are placed on the left side of the vehicle and it balances out the driver’s weight on the right side.
Jan. 6, 2020
This Trash Can Automatically Seal Trash Bags
We sawSmartCan, a trash can that disposes waste on your behalf a few months back and now, a company named Townew has come up with its new self-sealing trash can. Let’s be real. Nobody likes to take the trash out at home but it is a necessity to keep the home clean and hygienic. Townew makes this boring chore less tedious by offering a trash can that seals the trash bag itself, ejects the bag, and automatically installs a new bag in its place.
Jan. 6, 2020
OnePlus 8 Lite May Sport Triple Rear Cameras, Suggest New Live Images
OnePlus’ upcoming mid-range smartphone, theOnePlus 8 Lite, is rumored to be launched later this year. We have earlier seen CAD renders for this device appear online but now a new set of images, which are said to be of the smartphone’s dummy unit, reveal that the OnePlus 8 Lite will ship with a triple-camera setup instead of the dual-camera module. Meanwhile, as can be seen from the images below, apart from the obvious change in the camera department, the new photos show a design that’s eerily similar to what we saw in the leaked render of the supposed OnePlus 8 Lite from last month.
Jan. 6, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung Unveils its Truly Bezel-less 8K QLED TV
The Samsung Q950 comes with a design that basically removes the bezel entirely, and Samsung is claiming the TV offers a screen to body ratio of 99%, which is the highest ratio in the TV market. Moreover, theTV is just 15mm thick, and can be mounted flush with the wall to make it look even more stunning. Samsung 8K QLED TV: Display Features Samsung has also announced that every product in the company’s 8K QLED line-up will meet the requirements of the 8K Association’s certification whichSamsung partnered with recently, and will also meet the requirements of the CTA 8K Ultra HD Display Definition.
Jan. 5, 2020
AI Headphones Warns Distracted Pedestrians About Nearby Vehicles
Have you ever wanted a feature in headphones to alert you in emergency situations, say minutes before an accident when you’re on the road with your excellent pair of headphones that boast top-notch active noise cancelation? Well, there could soon be a solution, thanks to researchers at Columbia University. Researchers are working on aPedestrian Audio Warning System(PAWS) capable of detecting nearby vehicles based on sound. The system makes use of machine learning algorithms to analyze sounds andalert pedestrians regarding the location of vehicles that are up to 60 meters away.
Jan. 5, 2020
CES 2020: This Showerhead Comes with an Alexa-Backed Smart Speaker
Well-known sanitaryware maker Kohler has come up with its latest innovative product for smart bathrooms – the Moxie Showerhead. It is a standard showerhead equipped with a smart speaker powered by Amazon’s Alexa virtual assistant. The smart speaker is portable in nature andcan be detached from the showerhead. This way, you won’t have to invest twice to get a smart speaker for your bedroom and as a bonus, you get the wireless freedom as well.
Jan. 5, 2020
IIT Guwahati Researchers Develop Materials to Generate Power from Water
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has come up with new materials capable of generating power from water – both in stagnant and flowing states. The researchers believe their technique could be implemented on a small scale in homes. Unlike conventional methods, the teamfollows a decentralized approachfor producing electricity. To achieve this, the researchers use a nanoscale phenomenon called “electrokinetic streaming potential” to harvest energy from flowing water.
Jan. 5, 2020
Polish Priest Demands Owner Rename WiFi Network ‘Lucyfer’
A priest from Poland reportedly requested the owner of a Wi-Fi network named “Lucyfer” to rename the SSID. The priest is worried if the devices of devotees inside the church might attempt to connect to the network. The incident happened in a Polish village named Magdalenka. As you might have guessed, the Wi-Fi is installed in a house that happens to be nearby the church. In the letter written to the owner,the priest mentions that the name of the network could be offensive to devotees.
Jan. 5, 2020
This New Trick Lets You Play YouTube Videos in the Background
Have you ever wanted to play YouTube videos in the background without settling for third-party apps? Well, there is a simple way to do it –with the help of VLC media player. A lot of you people might be aware of this trick but for those who don’t, here is how you do it. Before we get started, make sure you haveVLC Media Playerinstalled on your phone. Open YouTube and play a video you wish to hear in the background.
Jan. 5, 2020
This Scientist Claims to Know How to Build a Time Machine
Ron Mallet, an astrophysicist believes that time travel, traveling back in time to be precise, is possible. Mr. Mallett serves as a professor of physics at the University of Connecticut. He toldCNNthathe has written a scientific equation and principleswhich could potentially help build a time machine. Mallett’s findings are based on Albert Einstein’s theory of special relativity.“If you can bend space, there’s a possibility of you twisting space,”Mallett toldCNN.“In Einstein’s theory, what we call space also involves time — that’s why it’s called space time, whatever it is you do to space also happens to time.
Jan. 4, 2020
Vivo S1 Pro with Snapdragon 665, Diamond-shaped Quad-Camera Launched at Rs. 19,990
Vivo S1 with a waterdrop notch and triple cameras launched in India back in August last year. The Chinese giant has now added a “Pro” variant to the S1 lineup to provide you a more well-rounded camera experience. Vivo S1 Pro sports a quad-camera setup that’s housed in a diamond-shaped cutout and is backed by a Snapdragon chipset as opposed to the MediaTek one aboard the standard Vivo S1. Vivo S1 Pro: Specs and Features
Jan. 4, 2020
[Update: Launch Date] Honor 9X to Launch Soon in India with Google Services
[UPDATE | 4th Jan, 11:55 AM] – Following the multitude of teasers hinting at the Honor 9X’s impending India launch, the company has started sending out press invites with the official launch date in tow.Honor 9X is confirmed to launch in India on 14th Januaryto take on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Realme XT in the sub-Rs. 15,000 budget segment. You can check out the press invite attached below:
Jan. 4, 2020
Xiaomi to Pre-install Google Messages, Phone Apps in Smartphones
Xiaomi has announced plans to ship all its future smartphones with pre-installedGoogle PhoneandMessagesapps instead of its in-house dialer and messaging apps, starting with the Mi 9T Pro. In an official post on the MIUI blog, the company said that the two aforementionedGoogle appswill be available on all ‘Global Xiaomi phones’, but that apparently doesn’t include India. According to Xiaomi,“Global ROMs and EEA (European Economic Area) ROMs of new Xiaomi devices will no longer have MIUI Dialer and Messaging, rather Google Phone and Messages will come pre-installed on these.
Jan. 4, 2020
CES 2020: Lenovo Announces New ThinkPad Laptops and More
ThinkPad X1 Carbon and ThinkPad X1 Yoga The new8th-generation X1 Carbonand5th-generation X1 Yogashare their chassis with their immediate predecessors, but come with some new hardware, including a new keyboard and support for theWi-Fi 6 standardthat was announced late last year. The high-end models also have a new security feature called ‘ThinkPad PrivacyAlert’ that will warn users when someone is staring at their screen.Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Under the hood, both the Carbon and Yoga lineups are powered by Intel’s10th-gen Core ‘Comet Lake’ processorswith up to six cores.
Jan. 4, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitors
The new Odyssey G9 and G7 gaming monitors come with high-end specs and in different screen sizes to suit your needs. Odyssey G9 The Odyssey G9 is an ultra-wide gaming monitor that Samsung claims is the world’s first Dual QHD display with aresolution of 5120×1440 pixelsthat boasts a refresh rate of 240Hz. Along with that, the monitor has a lowresponse time of 1mswhich is great for serious gamers who need faster response times and high refresh rates from their monitors.
Jan. 4, 2020
CES 2020: Samsung ‘Galaxy Book Flex Alpha’ 2-in-1 Laptop Unveiled
As is evident from the name, the Galaxy Book Flex α features a 2-in-1 aluminum design with a rotating 13.3-inch 1080p QLED display with a max brightness of 600-nits. The device is powered by Intel’s10th-gen Core processors, but it isn’t immediately clear as to whether it’s anIce Lakechip or aComet Lakeone. Other tech specs include 8GB/12GB of DDR4 RAM options and 256GB/512GB of storage options with support for up to 1TB of SSD (NVMe).
Jan. 4, 2020
Global App Spending on Christmas Reached $277 Million: Sensor Tower
Apple’s App Store accounted for 70 per cent of spending between the two platforms at $193 million, growing about 16 per cent year on year. Approximately $84 million was spent on Google Play, which represented year on year growth of 2.7 per cent, revealed analytics firm Sensor Tower recently. Consumer spending in apps and mobile games on Christmas accounted for about 5 per cent of all revenue generated by the stores in December, which reached nearly $5.
Jan. 4, 2020
Google News Discontinues Digital Magazine Subscriptions
While the shutdown was long expected, it adds yet another name to the long list of products and services that have joined the Google Graveyard over the years, including Google+,Google Allo,Google Trips, Google Reader and more. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jan. 4, 2020
How to Authorize/Deauthorize Mac from iTunes Store in macOS Catalina
With one Apple ID, you can authorize up to 5 computers for iTunes Store to access all of your music, movies, and other content seamlessly across the devices. So, it doesn’t matter which trusted computer you have, you can stream your favorite flicks and listen to curated playlists without having to hop from one device to the other. But how would you authorize your Mac now as Apple hasshut down iTunesin macOS Catalina?
Jan. 4, 2020
Huawei Opens Unmanned Retail Store With Robot Sales Staff
Huawei on Wednesday opened its first unmanned smart store in the city of Wuhan in China. The store is a futuristic concept that deploys robots instead of human staffers to conduct transactions and deliver the products to customers. According to reports, buyers can choose the product online via a large touchscreen display in the customer area, and receive on-site delivery via a giant robotic arm that will bring the selected device to the delivery counter, where a small robot will finally deliver it to the buyer.
Jan. 4, 2020
Huawei’s Kirin 820 6nm SoC With Integrated 5G Modem in the Works: Report
Huawei is reportedly working on its new mid-range mobile processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 820. That’s according to a new report in the Chinese media, which claims the chip might include an integrated 5G modem (similar to theKirin 990 5G) and will be built on the 6nm process node. According to Chinese tech blog, My Drivers, it will be manufactured by Samsung (which recently launched its own5G integrated chipset) and, is expected to bring numerous upgrades over its predecessor, theKirin 810, which is a 7nm chipset built by TSMC.
Jan. 4, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy Fold 2 Launch Date Revealed in Leaked Promo
First shared by Brandon Lee of This is Tech Today, aleaked promo videofor Samsung’s next Unpacked launch event has appeared online. An un-watermarked teaser has been shared by XDA Developers’ Max Weinbach on Twitter, as seen below. It reveals that the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and possibly an Ultra variant as well (as per leaks) will be arriving on February 11. In the teaser video above, Samsung has spelled out Galaxy but replaced both the “A” letters in the text with rotating squares.
Jan. 4, 2020
10 Best GPS and Navigation Apps for iPhone
When you are spoilt with choices, nailing down the one that can meet both your taste and demand becomes a little tricky. But worry not, this is where a few tips have a decisive role to play. So, breaking down them all right at the beginning would be the right way to go, wouldn’t it? With time, navigation apps have become really smarter and of course more helpful than ever before.
Jan. 4, 2020
There May Not be a Pixel 4a XL This Year
Google’s upcomingPixel 4alineup may consist of just a single device this year if a new rumor is anything to go by. According to YouTuber, David Lee, the Pixel 4a may not have an ‘XL’ model this time round, largely because last year’sPixel 3a XLfailed to get the cash registers jingling for Google. The decision to scrap the Pixel 4a XL was apparently taken after the standardPixel 3aoutsold the 3a XL by a significant margin, in spite of their relatively minor $80 price difference in the US.
Jan. 4, 2020
Tim Cook’s Salary in 2019 was $125 Million; Lower than in 2018
Apple shares hit $300 for the first time in late December and closed at $297.43 on Friday. Apple shares hit a new all-time high of $300 on Thursday, marking significant growth over the course of the last year. Apple stock has surged owing to reports of better than expected iPhone 11 and 11 Pro sales and reports of stronger AirPods Pro sales. The company’s stock rose by nearly 90 per cent last year.
Jan. 4, 2020
Supposed LG G9 Renders Show Rear Quad-Cameras, Teardrop Notch Upfront
Contrary to rumors about LG discontinuing itsflagship G-series smartphones, the company may very well be working on the next device in the lineup if a new report from a well-known tipster is anything to go by. According to Steve H. McFly(@OnLeaks), the LG G9 is in advanced stages of development, and the company is bestowing it with four cameras on the back as part of its plans to position it as a photography-centric device, like the also rumouredNokia 9.
Jan. 4, 2020
[Update: Xiaomi’s Statement] Google Disables Xiaomi’s Nest Integration after User Reports Seeing Strangers’ Images
[Update on 3 Jan] Xiaomi has released an official statement regarding the entire kerfuffle around its smart camera and the Nest Hub. The company’s statement reads: “Xiaomi has always prioritized our users’ privacy and information security. We are aware there was an issue of receiving stills while connecting Mi Home Security Camera Basic 1080p on Google Home hub. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused to our users. Xiaomi has communicated and fixed this issue with Google, and has also suspended this service until the root cause has been completely solved, to ensure that such issues will not happen again.
Jan. 3, 2020
Galaxy S20, Galaxy Fold 2 Features Revealed by Latest One UI 2.0 Firmware
Samsung is rumored to launch two new phones in the coming weeks – the successors to the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy S10. While the former is rumored to be called theGalaxy Fold 2, the latter was originally expected to be named theGalaxy S11, but is now tipped to be marketed as the Galaxy S20. Irrespective of the nomenclature, they areexpected to be unveiled next month, and some of their features might have now been leaked in the latestOne UI 2.
Jan. 3, 2020
Apple May Launch 6 iPhones in 2020 Including Two ‘Affordable’ Ones
The report, which quotes sources within Apple’s supply chain in Taiwan, further claims that while one of the two LCD devices will come with a 5.5-inch screen, the other will have a 6.1-inch panel. Do note that the report is yet to be corroborated by official sources, so it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt for now. It’s worth noting here that Apple was earlier rumored to launch five iPhone models this year, including at leastfour with 5G connectivity, as part of its plans to offer its products at different price-segments.
Jan. 3, 2020
CES 2020: Google Announces Coral Accelerator Module, Dev Board Mini
What Is Coral? The company currently has a bunch of hardware under its Coral product portfolio including the Coral Dev Board, USB Accelerator, and PCIe Accelerators which are now available in 36 countries. The Coral Accelerator Module (CAM) is a multi-chip package that packs in an Edge TPU ASIC, and exposes USB and PCIe interfaces. Moreover, Google says the new module can be easily integrated into custom PCB designs. The company is also launching a new variant of the existing Coral System-on-Module.
Jan. 3, 2020
CES 2020: LG May Unveil Rollable TV That Unfurls From the Ceiling
It’s worth noting that there’s no word currently on how big these TVs will be, but the first-gen model showed off last year had a 65-inch screen that could be rolled up from its base and also folded back into a box if needed. There’s no more info on the device(s) just yet, but it will definitely be interesting to see what the company will have in store for us at the event next week.
Jan. 3, 2020
CES 2020: OnePlus Concept One Official Teaser Shows Invisible Cameras
Now, the Chinese company has shown off a teaser for the upcoming “OnePlus Concept One” smartphone as it is called, and the short teaser clip posted by the company on Twitter shows an invisible camera set-up. Even the tweet itself mentions a“groundbreaking invisible camera and color-shifting glass technology.” Looking at the video, it doesn’t seem like this is afoldable phone, however that possibility can’t be completely dismissed at this point. What we can surely see is that the rear of the OnePlus Concept One smartphone looks completely clean and devoid of any camera lenses at one point, only to later have them be visible.
Jan. 3, 2020
CES 2020: This Display Will Let You View and Interact with 3D Content Without a Headset
The display you see below is part of the company’s Simulated Reality Development kit. It boasts a 32-inch screen size and 8K resolution, which is combined with a sensor array to create a 3D parallax experience. Thedevkitsupports 4K resolution per eye, allowing you to look around and see your designs in a 3D space. You can even film the 3D models via your smartphone, as seen below. Bundled with the 8K 3D display is a software development kit (SDK), which Dimenco says supports all major game engines available on the market.
Jan. 3, 2020
10 Best Language Learning Apps to Use on Android and iOS
Best Language Learning Apps to Learn a New Language Supported languages:English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish Dutch, Arabic, Swedish, Irish, Greek, Hindi, Polish, Norwegian, Hebrew, Latin, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, Danish, Romanian, Czech, Indonesian, Welsh, Swahili, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Navajo, Esperanto, Scottish Gaelic, High Valerian, and Klingon. Install:Free, in-app purchase (Android/iOS) Drops is a really good language-learning app for users who are short on time. By spending just 5 minutes a day on this app, you will start to grasp the intricacies of a new language.
Jan. 3, 2020
How to Use YouTube’s Voice Search Feature When Casting to a Smart TV
Recently,Googleupdated the YouTube app to introduce an all-new voice-search feature. What makes this feature so handy is that it makes searching for content pretty simple especially when casting YouTube videos to asmart TV. Times when you are planning to watch anexciting flickbut don’t know what will light up your show-time, this intuitive search feature can come into play really well. If you find it worth giving a shot, follow along as I show you how you can use YouTube’s new voice search feature when casting to a smart TV.
Jan. 3, 2020
ISRO in Talks with Xiaomi to Add NavIC Chipsets to Smartphones in India
India’s homegrown positioning system, NavIC is taking shape, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is reportedly in talks with Xiaomi to include chipsets that support NavIC in its smartphones sold in India. For those unaware, NavIC is India’s alternative to the Global Positioning System (GPS) and is designed to provide accurate location information to users in India, and in the region extending up to 1,500kms outside the country’s boundary. NavIC has already been certified by 3GPP, andQualcomm is reportedly developing chips with NavIC supportbaked into them for future smartphones.
Jan. 3, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite Launched
Putting an end to thecountless leaks and rumorsover the past few weeks, Samsung has todayofficially unveiledthe new “Lite” variants of its last year’s flagships. The Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 have finally gone official. They bring the premium flagship-grade features, along with improved camera features, from Samsung’s renowned S- and Note-series flagships to a larger audience. Galaxy S10 Lite Samsung appears to be going all-in with its centered punch-hole displays and Galaxy S10 Lite is no exception.
Jan. 3, 2020
Samsung Partners with 8K Association to Launch Certification Program
Under this new partnership, the company’s 8K QLED TV will be one of the first televisions to be certified by the 8K Association, and will bear the new certification logo to signify this certification. The 8K certification logo can be seen below.The 8K Certification Logo Commenting on the 8K QLED line-up receiving the 8K certification, Hyogun Lee, Executive VP of the Visual Display Business at Samsung said,“We are proud to be one of the founding members of the 8K Association and to have our new lineup of QLED 8K TVs certified by the program”.
Jan. 3, 2020
Samsung Shipped 6.7 Million 5G Devices Globally in 2019
5G adoption is still far from widespread in most regions around the world, but that isn’t stopping people from buying 5G-enabled smartphones ready for the future. Most leading smartphone vendors – with thenotable exception of Apple– already have multiple 5G smartphones in their portfolio, and those devices are seemingly being lapped up by consumers around the world. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jan. 3, 2020
Xiaomi Watch Color with Circular Display, 14-day Battery Launched
After originallyannouncing the Xiaomi Watch Color, followed by various leaks giving away the watch’s specifications, live images, and even the price, Chinese giant Xiaomi has launched the smartwatch in China. The Xiaomi Watch Color comes with a1.39-inch AMOLED display, 1,540 color combinations, and a 14-day battery life. Here’s the complete spec-sheet for the Xiaomi Watch Color: The watch case itself is available in three colors: Black, Gold, and Silver. Xiaomi has priced the watch at ￥799 in China, which is around ₹8,000.
Jan. 3, 2020
You Can Now Apply to Test PUBG Mobile Features Before Anyone Else
PUBG Mobilefans, have you ever wanted to try out all the upcoming beta features in your favourite smartphone game before anyone else? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you. PUBG Mobile’s official Twitter handle has said in a tweet that players can now apply to be a part of the game’s beta testing group and receive upcoming updates to test and share their feedback on. In order to get a chance to be selected as a beta tester for the game, you’ll have to fill out a survey where you will have to answer some questions about your experience in the game, your skill level, along with information such as your player ID and gamertag in the game.
Jan. 3, 2020
‘Trust This Computer’ Alert Not Showing Up on iPhone? Here’s the Fix
Whenever an iPhone or iPad is connected to a computer for the first time, a popup appears on the screen asking users whether they trust the computer. And, they need to trust the computer to allow it tosync with the iOS device, access its photos, contacts, and evencreate backups. From what I have experienced, the trust settings work reliably most of the time – barring a few rare hiccups. Unfortunately, some iDevice users have reported that “Trust This Computer” alert is not showing up on their iPhone.
Jan. 2, 2020
[UPDATE: Front Teaser] Realme X50 5G Render Shows Off Quad-Camera Setup
[UPDATE | 2nd Jan, 12:15 PM] – Realme has today shared a new Realme X50 teaser on Weibo, showing off the front panel for the first time in its full glory. We already knew that the smartphone willfeature a pill-shaped dual-camera punch-holeon the left – as opposed to on the right in Redmi K30. The teaser (attached below) confirms this and gives us a closer look at the bezels, overall design, and volume rocker placement on the left.
Jan. 2, 2020
[Update: Price Leaked] Xiaomi Watch Color Announced; Will Go on Sale from January 3
Update 3 on 2 January: A new leak has popped up onWeiboshowing off the price for the Xiaomi Watch Color just one day before the watch is scheduled to be launched. According to the picture posted to Weibo of what looks like a Xiaomi store, the Xiaomi Watch Color will be priced at ￥799 (~₹8,000). Update 2 on 31 December: According to @stufflistings on Twitter, the Xiaomi Watch Color has now received Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth SIG.
Jan. 2, 2020
[UPDATE] Oppo F15 with Helio P70, Quad-Cameras to Launch on Jan 16 in India
[UPDATE | 2nd Jan, 3:40 PM] – Earlier this week, Oppo teased that the upcoming launch of the Oppo F15 in India. It has today shared the launch date, i.e January 16, for the device in a teaser poster (attached above) on Amazon India. It’s adedicated landing pagefor the F15 and confirms some of the specs we have speculated down below – including the presence of a 48MP AI camera, VOOC Flash Charge 3.
Jan. 2, 2020
Actress Sharon Stone’s Bumble Account Restored After Getting Blocked
Academy Awards nominee Sharon Stone recently joined the popular online dating platformBumble. Her account, however, got blocked as several users reported it. The actress took to Twitter to share the incident and managed to get her account unblocked later. “I went on the @bumble dating sight and they closed my account. ???????? Some users reported that it couldn’t possibly be me! Hey @bumble, is being me exclusionary ? ????????♀️ Don’t shut me out of the hive ?
Jan. 2, 2020
Adult Content Disguised as Kids Videos is Flooding YouTube
YouTube plays host to what is the one of the world’s biggest library of videos on the internet. Whatever your interests may be, you can find videos related to it on YouTube with a simple search. However, as is the case with every platform, YouTube does have certain restrictions around the content that can be uploaded to the website, andsexual content is not allowedon YouTube. It’s no secret that there are at least slightly sexual videos on YouTube, even if they might not be called outright pornography, but a new, more worrying trend is emerging on the website now.
Jan. 2, 2020
CES 2020: AMD May Debut 64-Core Threadripper 3990X CPU
According to reports, AMD might announced details about its new generation of EPYC, Ryzen and Threadripper platforms at the aforementioned event. To be marketed as the Ryzen 4000-series, the new lineup will be based on an upgraded 7nm process node and, is expected to be launched commercially later this year. Do note that it will be the fourth iteration of the ‘Zen’ platform from the company, with thethree previous generationshaving been designated as Zen, Zen+ and Zen 2.
Jan. 2, 2020
CES 2020: Dell Announces New XPS 13 and Latitude 9510 Laptops
Dell XPS 13 Specs and Features The newXPS 13comes with a smaller and thinner profile while still packing in a larger display. The laptop is built out of aluminium, carbon fibre, woven glass fibre, and Gorilla Glass. According to the company, the new XPS 13 reduces the bezels on the laptop even more, pushing the laptop’s InfinityEdge display almost to the edges of the laptop. The new XPS 13 packs in a 13-inch display inside an 11-inch form factor.
Jan. 2, 2020
ColorOS 7 Improves User Privacy and Security with Amazing New Features
About a month ago, OPPO announced its newest Android skin –ColorOS 7– with a fresh focus on minimalism. ColorOS 7 has brought some meaningful changes overColorOS 6, which are not limited to the lighter theme, new icons, or other visual upgrades. There’s support for native dark mode, focus mode, new camera features, gaming optimizations, and a renewed focus on privacy and security. Since ColorOS 7 is based onAndroid 10, the new software skin does include all of the new privacy and security features added in the new flavor of Android.
Jan. 2, 2020
Galaxy Note 10 Lite Leaked Real-life Images Confirm Design, Square Camera Bump
The image attached above (via TechTalk TV) confirms that Galaxy Note 10 Lite is a go. It’s launching soon. And not only that, but it also confirms the myriad of design leaks over the past couple of months. The device will boast a fullscreen bezel-less flat display (unlike the Galaxy Note 10’s dual-curved screen) with a centered punch-hole design. It resembles the Galaxy A51 thatlaunched recentlyin Vietnam. The leaked images also give us a close look at the much-rumored massive square camera bump with three lenses and an LED flash – all aligned perfectly, one on each edge.
Jan. 2, 2020
How to Customize File and Folder Icons on Your Mac
Being extremely fond of customization, I’m always on the lookout to find some cool ways to add personal touches to my Mac. Personalization sort of keeps mundane feeling at bay, doesn’t it? And for those who have a liking for personalization, macOS offers a nice way to customize file and folder icons on Mac. Aside from giving a unique look to the files, it also makes it a tad easier to recognize a specific item.
Jan. 2, 2020
Huami to Unveil Rugged ‘Amazfit T-Rex’ Smartwatch at CES 2020
One of the teasers, posted on Chinese social media site, Weibo, shows off the silhouette of what seems to be a rather chunky smartwatch with thick straps. Another teaser is an image depicting what seems to be shattered rock, which probably aims to convey that the device is tough enough to break through solid rock.Image Courtesy: Huami/ Via Weibo Meanwhile, multiple leaked images of what’s said to be the aforementioned T-Rex have been published by Xiaomi Today, showing off the device in all its glory.
Jan. 2, 2020
Instagram Now Fact Checks Stories, Blurs out Fake News
Last month we reported that Instagram had startedfact-checking postson its platform to curb the flow of fake news via the service. According to new reports, it seems the company is now expanding fact-checking to stories on the platform as well. Since this is an expansion of Instagram’s fact checking on posts, it works pretty much the same way as it does for regular posts. The company is using third-party fact checkers to go through stories that it thinks might contain fake information; these fact-checkers verify the credibility of the story, and decide whether the story falls under the category of fake news.
Jan. 2, 2020
Nokia 9.2 PureView Reportedly Delayed Until Late 2020
HMD Global was expected to unveil the Nokia 9.2 PureView smartphone later this year, but the launch has reportedly been delayed significantly because the company has decided to upgrade its specs to incorporate the latest hardware in its next-gen flagship. According to Russia-based tipster, Nokia Anew(@nokia_anew), the device is now expected to be launched this fall with theSnapdragon 865instead of the Snapdragon 855 or 855+ that was originally expected to power the device.
Jan. 2, 2020
Telegram Update Brings Verifiable Builds, New Theme Editor and More
Telegram Inc. has rolled out a massive new update to its eponymous messaging app, bringing a number ofnew features, improvements and bug fixes. While most of the changes affect end-users directly, one of the most notable features is actually aimed at cyber-security researchers, enabling them to verify that open-source app developers on the platform are using the exact code they’ve released onGithubto build the final app that’s available on the App Store or Google Play.
Jan. 2, 2020
Vivo Patents Display with Four Punch-Hole Cameras
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has filed a new design patent for smartphone displays with four punch-hole camera setup. AsGizChinareports, the patent hints at three possible designs. In all three designs,there are four cameras in different positions. In the first design, a camera sensor can be spotted on all four corners of the screen. In the second design, the cameras are limited to the upper half and are present in groups of two with space between the sensors.
Jan. 2, 2020
Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo to Soon Launch Their AirDrop-like File Sharing Service Globally
Earlier last year, a trio of renowned Chinese phone makers – Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo (includes Realme as well) –partnered to build a new wireless file transfer protocolfor their Android-backed smartphones. This was back in August and we hadn’t heard any updates on this front to date. But, that changes today as the phone makers have jointly announced that theirAirDrop-like file sharing serviceis launching globally very soon. Dubbed as the Peer-to-Peer Transmission Alliance, the new file-sharing protocol will allow Xiaomi users to seamlessly share different types of files including photos, audio files, ZIP files, videos or documents with Vivo, Oppo or Realme users.
Jan. 2, 2020
You Now Get Free Wi-Fi Facility Inside Delhi Metro Trains; Here’s How to Access It
As you can see in the official tweet below, DMRC Managing Director Dr. Mangu Singh was the one to launch the “Free High-Speed Wi-Fi” facility for passengers traveling on Airport Express Line. It stretches across 22.7 kilometers and has six metro stations, which were also the first to get free Wi-Fi services. As per DMRC officials, the Wi-Fi service will be provided completely for free. Thetarget speed would reach up to 300Mbpsper metro train and there will be no limitation on download speeds or traffic volumes per user, which sounds amazing.
Jan. 2, 2020
‘Chandrayaan 3’ Mission to Launch in 2020, Confirms ISRO
ISRO is not letting thefailure of its Chandrayaan-2 missionto thwart its ambitions of becoming a space superpower in the coming decade. In an interview with reporters at the organization’s headquarters in Bengaluru this week, ISRO Chairman K. Sivan said that the government has approved the Chandrayaan-3 mission that will have a lander and a rover, but not an orbiter. According to him, the mission will have a ‘similar configuration’ to that of the previous mission whichsuccessfully deployed a lunar orbiterthat relays scientific data back to earth, but wasunable to stick the landingthat would have made India the fourth country after the US, Russia and China to make a successful soft-landing on the moon and the first to do so on the dark side.
Jan. 2, 2020
‘Pulse SMS’ Android App Source Code Released on Github
Klinker Apps has released the full source code of its popular messaging app, Pulse SMS,on Github. Today’s announcement pertains to the Android version of the app, while the versions available on other platforms, including the web app, iOS, Windows, Chrome and Tizen were alreadyopen sourcebefore today’s announcement. While the move has led to some speculation about whether the developers are abandoning the project, Luke Klinker, the founder and lead developer of Kilnker Apps, the company behind Pulse SMS, dismissed any such notion.
Jan. 1, 2020
Volkswagen’s Charging Robot Will Autonomously Charge Electric Cars
As an attempt to solve charging issues faced by electric car owners in parking areas, Volkswagen is working on a charging robot that will automatically drive to electric cars and charge them. Yes, you read that right. According to Volkswagen, the mobile robot goes to the vehicle, opens the charging socket, connects and disconnects the charging plug with no human interaction. Therobot is equipped with cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic sensorsto make this possible.
Jan. 1, 2020
Caviar’s Overphone Concept Envisions the Smartphone of the Future
Caviar, the Russianluxury iPhonemaker has created a concept it calls “Overphone” illustrating the smartphone of the future. The company calls the concept “an ideal smartphone for the upcoming decade”. From the renders, we are looking at asmartphone with two separate displays. These displays, according to Caviar, can be attached to make it a single unit or detached to function individually. For instance, a render depicts an ideal use-case for this concept – sending a text message while watching a video.
Jan. 1, 2020
China’s GPS Alternative Expected to Complete by Mid-2020
Earlier this week, project director Ran Chengqi disclosed that thecore of the Beidou Navigation System was completed this month. As Ran puts it, this GPS alternative will flaunt“high performance indicators, new technology systems, high localization, mass production networking and a wide range of users.” “As a major space infrastructure for China to provide public services to the world, the Beidou system will always adhere to the development concept of ‘China’s Beidou, the world’s Beidou, and the first-class Beidou,’ serving the world and benefiting mankind,”Ran told reporters.
Jan. 1, 2020
Hacker Breaks into Prison Cameras and Live-Streams on YouTube
A YouTube channel named “BigBrother’s Gaze” reportedly live-streamed surveillance footage of Thailand prison. The incident took place earlier this week right before Christmas and was spotted by a reporter who then alerted the government officials. Thelive-stream showed the activities of prisoners from different security cameras. Authorities at Thailand’s Department of Corrections confirmed that the security cameras at Lang Suan Prison in the southern province of Chumphon were compromised by someone whose location was outside Thailand.
Jan. 1, 2020
Microsoft Edge Beta on Android Gets Revamped ‘Control Center’
Having been originally envisaged as a Internet Explorer replacement in Windows,Microsoft Edgehas become a fairly popular web-browser on not only desktops, but also on mobile platforms with more than 10 million downloads on Android alone. The app has also gained a plethora of new features like thedark mode support, andad blocking, since it was originally released on the platform, and the latest beta release (version 44.11.24.4109) now brings a new Control Center that simplifies the process of customising the browser by combining multiple settings options under one roof.
Jan. 1, 2020
BaldPhone is an Open-Source Launcher for Elderly People
You must have seen elderly people complaining or finding it difficult to get used to the modern user interface offered by Android and iOS. Today, we stumbled upon BaldPhone, an Android app that presents users with a straightforward interface. The app essentiallyreplaces your smartphone’s interface with big iconsthat can be viewed easily by elderly people. BaldPhone was primarily developed to help people with motoric problems and people who need a visual aid to use their phones.
Jan. 1, 2020
Samsung Reveals 5 ‘C-Lab Inside’ Projects to be Showcased at CES 2020
1. SelfieType The first project on the list isSelfieType. As the name hints, the project uses the front camera as an input method for a virtual keyboard. There is a proprietary SelfieType AI engine that analyzes finger movements and converts them into QWERTY keyboard inputs. Notably, the project requires no additional hardware. This could be helpful for people well-versed in touch typing to get the same amount of typing speed in a mobile device, say a smartphone.
Jan. 1, 2020
Snapchat Teases Bitmoji TV, Coming Early in 2020
Snapchat is preparing to roll-out Bitmoji TV, a new addition to the numerous functions Bitmoji performs in the platform. The feature is more or less like Bitmoji Stories in video format. It will start rolling out early next year. Bitmoji TV will feature you and your friends’ Bitmoji avatars going on regular adventure trips. More details like the duration of episodes and the frequency are not known yet. However, a Snap spokesperson toldTechcrunchthat“Bitmoji TV isn’t available in your network yet, but stay tuned for the global premiere soon!
Jan. 1, 2020
This Chrome Flag Brings a True Search Box in Chrome’s New Tab
You must have noticed that the Google search bar present on the new tab page of Google Chrome is not actually a search box. When you click on it, the browser takes you to the address bar. Well, what if you really want to search from the search box present in the middle? Here’s how you do it. Open your Chrome browser and enter “chrome://flags” in the address bar. In the search box present in the Chrome flags page, type “Real search box in New Tab Page” and choose “Enabled” from the drop-down box.
Jan. 1, 2020
This is How Windows 10 Would Look If Apple Created It
Have you ever wondered how Windows 10 would look like if it was designed by Apple? Well, concept creator Kamer Kaan Avdan did and I’ve got to admit, it looks gorgeous. First up, Avdan has brought the Menu bar at the top, which feels quite out of place after being spoilt with years of distraction-free top of Windows. The lock screen looks clean and you can unlock the PC right from your iPhone.
Jan. 1, 2020
Microsoft Takes Down 50 Domains Used by North Korean Hacking Group
Microsoft recently took down 50 web domains used by a North Korean hacking group they call Thallium. The takedown happened after the Redmond giant filed a lawsuit against Thallium in the U.S. District Court of Virginia. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and Threat Intelligence Center have been tracking the activities of the group. According to Microsoft, hackers mainly targeted people in the US, Japan, and South Korea. Thetargets mainly included government employeesand members of organizations focused on human rights and world peace.
Dec. 31, 2019
AirDrop Not Working Between iOS 13 and macOS Catalina? Here’s the Fix
AirDrop and file-sharing between iDevices go hand in hand. Just select your files, choose the nearby targeted device and then let Apple’s beloved file-sharing protocol do the rest. That’s dead simple, isn’t it? But then again, the file-sharing system is not flawless and has faced its own share of issues for several years. As you might have already guessed, the ghost of the past has already traveled to the latest iteration of macOS and iOS as well.
Dec. 31, 2019
BSNL Launches New Broadband Plans at ₹299, ₹491 with 20Mbps Speeds
BSNL has today launched two new broadband plans aimed at offering high-speed internet to users at affordable prices. The company’s new plans are priced at ₹299 and ₹491 respectively, and offer 20Mbps download speeds, along with a bunch of additional benefits. Talking about the details, the ₹299 plan is called the 50GB_CUL plan, and as the name suggests, it offers a fair usage policy of 50GB data. The plan offers20Mbps speeds till 50GB usage, post which the speed reduces to 1Mbps for unlimited data.
Dec. 31, 2019
CES 2020: Samsung to Unveil World’s First True Bezel-Less TV
While Samsung hasn’t revealed any more details, a new report out of South Korea suggests that the company might show off the world’s first“true Zero Bezel TV”that is said to have received the whole-hearted approval of Kim Hyun-seok, the leader of its consumer electronics operations. The report from The Elec further states that the technology is almost ready for primetime and is expected to enter mass production in February. According to a developer who is said to have ‘worked closely with the project’, the device will be thefirst true bezel-less televisionthat will eliminate all bezels in their entirety unlike other supposedly bezel-less offerings (such as theHuawei Vision TVs) that have only managed to reduce bezels rather than eliminate them completely.
Dec. 31, 2019
WhatsApp to Not Work on Windows Phones, Older Android, iPhones Soon
WhatsApp is available on a host of operating systems, including Android, iOS, and iPadOS. The messaging giant is rumored toenable multi-platform supportto let users log into the same account on numerous devices very soon. But, it seems like Windows Phone won’t be one of these platforms. Even users running older versions of Android and iOS will not be able to enjoy the perks of this feature. Why? In an official FAQ support page on its website, WhatsApp has todayconfirmed that it’s ending support for Windows Phone today.
Dec. 31, 2019
Google Chrome Is Testing a New Tab UI on Android
Google Chromeis nothing if not absolutely insane with all the UI and feature tweaks the company keeps testing in its Android app. The browser addedtab groupingin the Android app recently, and further back in the day, Google had started testing the new ‘Duet’ functionality in the app that brought the browser’s UI to the bottom, making it easier to access. Now, in an attempt to make the Chrome browser’s UI more clean, the company is reportedly testing a new UI change that integrates the tab group UI with the Duet redesign in Chrome Dev and Canary.
Dec. 31, 2019
Here’s How You Can Remove Ads From ColorOS 6
After offering a lightweight and relatively ad-free experience for users since its inception, Realme has announced plans to introduce“commercial content recommendations”– or ads – inColorOS 6and above. According to the company, content recommendations within ColorOS 6 will appear in two places – the Phone Manager app and the Security Check page. For now, they’ll only appear after the installation of new apps, but there’s no telling as to whether the program will be expanded to other areas of the software and in other situations going forward.
Dec. 31, 2019
How to Access Your Top 25 Most Played Songs in Apple Music
View Your Top Most Played Songs in Apple Music on iPhone and iPad Aren’tsubscribed to Apple Music? Well, probably the best part about it is that even if you aren’t using Apple’s streaming service, you can view your most played music in the stock music app on your iOS and iPadOS device. What’s more, this short assortment will also include yourlocal music files which you had importedto the Music app. Considering not everyone is a fan of Apple Music, it’s a well-thought-out move to keep everyone pleased.
Dec. 31, 2019
Huawei Has Reportedly Sold 12 Million Mate 30 Smartphones Globally
Huaweilaunched the Mate 30 Prounder the cloud of aUS imposed banon the company which meant the company had to ship the phonewithout Google servicesthanks toGoogle denying the Chinese giant accessto the company’s proprietary software. While there were ways to install Play Services on the Mate 30 Pro, those werequickly blockedas well, and it seemed the Mate 30 Pro would not be able to do well against other Android smartphones. However, a new report is now shedding light on sales numbers for the Huawei Mate 30 series, and it seems the phone has been selling really well across the globe.
Dec. 31, 2019
Huawei Hits Record $122 Billion in Revenue in 2019
Even as Huawei faces constant pressure from the US government, which is going around asking its allies to forego relations with Huawei, and not use Huawei technologies in their communications systems, the Chinese giant has scored 5G contracts from countries like Russia and China, and was recently reported to have been allowed to supply non-core equipment to Britain as well. Moreover, the company has beenallowed to supply 5G equipment to India, as announced by telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad yesterday.
Dec. 31, 2019
IFF Sends Legal Notice to Government For Using Facial Recognition at Modi Rally
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has sent a legal notice to the secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and the commissioner of Delhi Police for using facial recognition software at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally at the Ramlila Maidan on December 22. According to IFF, the use of facial recognition system for mass surveillance is illegal under the Indian constitution, and cannot be used by the state to invade upon the privacy of its own citizens.
Dec. 31, 2019
India Announces Blockchain-Based Payment Platform ‘Vajra’
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has officially announced ablockchain-based payments platform that it says will provide“highly secure and tamper-evident transactions”via a distributed ledger system. Called‘Vajra’, or lightning, the platform has been designed to automate the process of clearing and settling payments for NPCI transactions. In an official press release detailing the use of the new platform, the organization said:“A permissioned network will be setup so that only the parties who have been approved by the Network Administrator can be a part of the network.
Dec. 31, 2019
JioMart Grocery Delivery Service Launched to Take on BigBasket, Amazon
Reliance has already set up a dedicated JioMartwebsiteand is marketing the platform as“Desh ki Nayi Dukan,”where it will enable you to buy over 50,000 grocery products. This will include everything from daily staples and veggies to skincare and household items. It doesn’t let you place orders at the moment and is instead a landing page to register your interest in JioMart. JioMart is looking to entice users byoffering benefits worth Rs.
Dec. 31, 2019
Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro Alleged Specs and Prices Leaked
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphones, the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro are going to be one of thefirst Snapdragon 865 powered smartphones, but they are not expected for a couple of months. However leaks about the phones have started coming out already. A Chinese blogger and leakster, who according to Gizmochina, has a good track record, has now published some key specifications of both Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphones. Mi 10 Specifications (Leaked)
Dec. 31, 2019
Next iPhone Could Launch with a Fullscreen Display, Patent Reveals
Apple expects toship over 100 million iPhonesnext year. It’s a massive number to throw down, especially when the smartphone sales have slowed down. But, a new patent today surfaced online and it could be the reason for the company’s confidence in shipments for next year. The patent application, first spotted by LetsGoDigital, showcases a new Apple device that appears to be the iPhone but could be the next-gen iPod Touch as well.
Dec. 31, 2019
ProtonMail Launches Its Encrypted Calendar in Open Beta
One of thebest encrypted email services, ProtonMail is giving privacy enthusiasts another reason to switch to their encrypted platform. It already safeguards your mails from prying eyes (unlike other technology giants) and you can now also keep your calendar events to yourself. Proton had been talking up its calendar product for quite some time and it’s finally here. ProtonCalendar, as it’s called,made its official debuton Monday tooffer users an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Calendar.
Dec. 31, 2019
Safari Running Slow After macOS Catalina Update? Here’s the Fix
Safari remains mygo-to web browseracross Apple devices including Mac for being more secure and less resource-hogging,unlike Chrome. While the web browser may not have got a bunch of new features in macOS Catalina, it has certainly got some neat improvements like weak password warnings and an updated start page. That said, some Mac users have reported that Safari is running rather slowly aftermacOS Catalina update. Though I’m lucky to have not faced this problem, I can confirm that a couple of my friends have run into it.
Dec. 31, 2019
Samsung Skipping Galaxy M50 in Favor of M51: Report
Not much is known about the so-called Galaxy M51 at this stage, but it is expected to be the successor to theGalaxy M40, which was one of the upper mid-range offerings from Samsung this year. It will be interesting to see, though, whether it will ship with 5G connectivity like many of Realme andXiaomi’s mid-range offerings next year, or if Samsung will reserve 5G devices for markets that have already started rolling out the next-gen cellular networks and stick to 4G in India, which isyet to allot trial 5G spectrumto the carriers.
Dec. 31, 2019
Samsung’s SelfieType Brings a Virtual Keyboard to Your Phone
Samsung hasn’t revealed a lot of details about SelfieType but the official blog post states that it’s a virtual keyboard that you can type on via the selfie camera on your devices. Itdoesn’t require you to attach any additional hardware– as is usually the case with holographic keyboards. Samsung is employing a “proprietary SelfieType AI engine” which reads your finger movements via the selfie camera up-front to instantly convert the input into QWERTY content.
Dec. 31, 2019
Delhi Gets Web Portal for Blocking and Tracking of Lost Mobile Phones
With the portal citizens will be able to report a lost phone, block and unblock it online, and even submit a request for telecom operators to block services to the phone so that it can’t be sold off by the thief. More impressively, the portal will be able to block a stolen phone based on its IMEI number while keeping services intact for any other phones that might have the same IMEI because of IMEI cloning that phone thieves sometimes do.
Dec. 31, 2019
Xbox Live Gold Yearly Subscription Reportedly Reduced to ₹2,799
It is worth noting that recent rumors indicate that the next-gen Xbox may not just be a single console, but might actually include another,more affordable variant reportedly codenamed Lockhart. It will be interesting to see how the whole thing shapes up, but the battle between the next-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles will no doubt be an exciting one next year. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Dec. 30, 2019
10 Best Call Recorder Android Apps (Free and Paid)
One of the most underrated features of a smartphone is the ability to record voice calls. While some of the OEMs like OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Huawei make sure to include this feature on theirbuild of Android, it is not available on stock Android. For me, call recording is a very important feature, as it helps me save important conversations that I might want to refer later. It also makes it easier for me to discuss my ideas with colleagues on calls, as I know that everything that we brainstormed is safely saved on my phone.
Dec. 30, 2019
Amazfit GTR Gets Price Cut Following Xiaomi Watch Color Launch
Xiaomi todayannounced the Xiaomi Watch Colorin China — a smartwatch with a circular dial and removable colorful straps that looks quite a bit like theAmazfit GTRsmartwatch launched by Xiaomi backed tech-company, Huami. In light of the new smartwatch from Xiaomi, Huami has now slashed the prices of the Amazfit GTR in China by a considerable amount, probably owing to pressure towards maintaining sales of its smartwatch with Xiaomi’s offering so close on the horizon.
Dec. 30, 2019
Apple Rumored to Be Working on a High-End Gaming-Oriented Mac
Apple recently made itshighly modular and powerful Mac Proavailable to the masses but the Cupertino giant seems to be craving for more. If the recent rumors are to be believed then Apple is planning to expand its portfolio. It could be looking to enter the e-sports scene with the launch of a high-end gaming-oriented Mac. The details for Apple’s gaming Mac are currently sparse. But supply chain sources hint at anall-in-one PC with a large Retina display (possibly with a higher refresh rate) or a large-screen gaming laptop.
Dec. 30, 2019
How to Remove Duplicate Contacts from iPhone and Mac
Duplicate contacts are bound to sneak into your address book no matter how carefully you manage it. And if removing duplicates on a frequent basis isn’t one of your virtues, chances are your contacts might already be cluttered. Unfortunately, managing iPhone/iPad contacts has always been like a pain in the back. But don’t worry, there is a workaround to nab all the redundant contact cards and wipe them out. As for macOS users, taking control of contacts is a bit convenient.
Dec. 30, 2019
Government Will Allot 5G Spectrum for Trial to All Players: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Union communications minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, has today said that the government will be conducting initial trials for5G technologyin the country, and will allot 5G spectrum for initial trials to all cellular operators in India. Moreover, he added that operators will be free to choose their partner vendors from the likes of Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, and Huawei. The inclusion of Huawei in the list is a fairly big deal, considering the Chinese giant is currently under intense global scrutiny following aUS ban on Huawei equipmentstating that the company acts as asurveillance toolfor the Chinese government — an accusation Huawei hasrepeatedly and vehemently denied.
Dec. 30, 2019
Vivo S1 Pro to Launch in India on January 4
The confirmation came from Vivo India’s Twitter handle, after Amazon India startedteasing the new smartphoneon its website. The tweet from Vivo India directly mentions that the phone will launch on January 4 in the country, along with a short video that shows off the rear-camera design of the smartphone. Based on what we know about the S1 Pro from its launch in Philippines, the phone will come with a 6.38-inch FullHD+ sAMOLED display with a teardrop notch housing the 32MP selfie camera.
Dec. 30, 2019
‘Amazfit Bip S’ With Ultra-Long Battery Life to be Unveiled at CES 2020
More powerful with an ultra-long#batterylife. The#AmazfitBipS is worth the wait! Learn more athttps://t.co/cL92fgNp7l.#LeepOverLimitspic.twitter.com/WmEThWNbe2 Huami is playing its cards close to its chest with the Bip S, which means we don’t yet have much info on the new device, but in multiple tweets over the past week, the company has revealed that it will be an ‘ultra-lightweight’ smartwatch with an ‘ultra-long battery life’. Huami further promises that it would be a ‘renewed version of the Amazfit Bip’, so it will be interesting to see if it will incorporate some of the new activity-tracking features that are lacking on the original model.
Dec. 30, 2019
Netflix Shares List of Most Popular Releases in India in 2019
“We are pleased at how overwhelmingly popularNetflix’s shows and filmshave become — with our Original series and films featuring prominently in the lists,”the company added.
Dec. 30, 2019
Realme Might be Working on 100W SuperDart Fast Charging
OnePlus may have been more or less the harbinger of fast charging tech to smartphones with its Dash Charge (which was laterrenamed to Warp Charge), and Warp Charge 30 technologies, but over the last year or so, almost every brand has started investing heavily in fast charging technologies. The fastest we’ve seen so far has to beOppo’s 65W SuperVOOCcharging tech that charges theOppo Reno Acefrom 0 to 100 in around 30 minutes.
Dec. 30, 2019
Reliance ‘JioPhone Lite’ With No Internet May Launch at Rs 400
Reliance Jio is reportedly working on a new feature phone meant simply for voice calling. Unlike theJioPhone and JioPhone 2, the JioPhone Lite will apparently not have internet access, but will work with 4G networks for voice calls and text messages (SMSes). The report comes from 91Mobiles, which says the company has already started surveying with retailers as to whether there will be enough demand for such a device among target demographics.
Dec. 30, 2019
Samsung’s Clamshell Foldable Phone to Launch Before Galaxy S11: Report
The report claims that Samsung’s next foldable phone will have a clamshell design (as we haveseen leaked before), similar to theMotorola razr foldable phone, and says that the company is in talks with three of the country’s mobile carriers for releasing the phone in February. YNA’s sources also mentioned that the company will hold a media event in the United States in mid-February to provide more details around the foldable phone.
Dec. 30, 2019
Samsung’s Latest Patent Shows a Smartphone with Stretchable Display
A new patent, spotted by Patently Mobile, shows one of Samsung’s ideas about a possible future smartphone. According to drawings seen in the patent filing, Samsung is thinking about asmartphone with a stretchable display with a closed state where the phone will have a regular sized screen, and an open statewhere the display stretches out to give a wider view for consuming multimedia content like movies and games.Image courtesy: Patently Mobile
Dec. 30, 2019
TCL to Showcase Next Generation Mini-LED Technology at CES 2020
In a prepared statement released over the weekend,Kevin Wang, the CEO of TCL Industrial Holdings and TCL Electronics, said:“TCL is thrilled to be at tech’s biggest show and stand on tech’s grandest stage to share our latest Mini-LED developments alongside our vision for the industry in the AI and IoT age”. According to him,“TCL is committed to offering a wider range of products to satisfy the needs of consumers and provide them with better, more personalized experiences.
Dec. 30, 2019
This Website Lets You Search Google for Images with Your Preferred Dimensions
As you might be aware, Google removed the ability to specify image dimensions in Google Search and replaced them with broader classifiers like Large, Medium, and Icon. If you’re someone who misses searching Google for images with custom sizes, this website would certainly come in handy. Using the website is pretty much straightforward. You will be presented withtext boxes where you can enter your preferred width and heightof the image. There is a keyword text box in which you’re supposed to enter your search query.
Dec. 30, 2019
How to Resize Images Using Automator Quick Action on Mac
While writing an article, I have to oftenscale dozens of images to a specific sizefor uploading. As it’s an integral part of my workflow, I wanted to make the whole process a little bit smoother and also less time-consuming. First, I was looking at somethird-party photo editing appsbut I was not that satisfied with the results. Finally, myproductivity-centric needled me to discover a quick way to resize images using Automator Quick Action on Mac.
Dec. 30, 2019
Google’s New Watchlist Tool Lets You Bookmark Movies and TV Shows
If you’ve ever found it incredibly difficult to remember every show you’ve wanted to watch, along with where exactly to watch it with the deluge ofstreaming servicesin our lives now, and Google’spersonalised movie recommendationsin search, Google has a new solution for you. The search giant has rolled out a new feature to Google Search on mobile called ‘Watchlist’. With the new feature, when users search for a TV show or movie on their smartphones, they will now see a new ‘Watchlist’ option alongside the ‘Watch Now’ option that shows up where the particular movie or TV show can be streamed or purchased digitally.
Dec. 29, 2019
LG’s 2020 Soundbar Lineup Boasts ‘AI Room Calibration’
The company mentions that this new featureallows soundbars to automatically analyze and adjust tones to match the surroundings. According to LG, the technology works best when it is combined with content mastered with Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. The new soundbars offer 4K Pass-Through and enhanced audio return channel (eARC). You can opt for the SPK8 Wireless Rear Speaker Kit to level up your home theatre experience. Also, you get Google Assistant with these new models which could enhance interoperability with other smart home products.
Dec. 29, 2019
Get the Retro Moto Razr Mode, Live Wallpapers on Your Phone With the Razr Retro App
I tried installing the Razr Retro app on my OnePlus 7T and it works flawlessly. Do note that you will have to access the retro mode from the quick settings after enabling it. To enable the Razr Retro mode, pull down quick settings, tap on the pencil icon and drag the Retro Razr tile to the quick settings, as you can see in the below image. Also, it is worth keeping in mind that the touch controls will not function in the Retro app’s display, which is intended to keep the mode closer to what you get with the original Razr flip phone.
Dec. 29, 2019
iPhone XR Was the Top-Selling Smartphone of 2019: Counterpoint Research
Before we proceed further, let me tell you that there are 2 iPhones, 3 Samsung devices, 3 Oppo devices, 1 Xiaomi device, and 1 Huawei device in the list. Samsung’s mid-range offerings, the Galaxy A10 and A50 come next with 2.6% and 1.9% market shares respectively, followed by the Oppo A9 with 1.6% market share. However, iPhone XR is not the only iPhone in the list that has managed to gain global sales past quarter.
Dec. 29, 2019
Galaxy S11 Series Receives Bluetooth Certification
Samsung’s flagship smartphones for next year, the Galaxy S11, S11+, and S11e are showing up in different places as we near their expected launch date of February 11 or February 18. Now, GSMArena has spotted the phones receive their Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth SIG. The certification mentions three phone models, namely the SM_G988B_DS, SM_G988B, and SM_G988BR_DS. Apart from the model numbers for the phones, the certification documents don’t go further in terms of providing information about the upcoming phones, apart from the fact that the Galaxy S11 series will support Bluetooth 5.
Dec. 29, 2019
Malware Broker Behind US Hacks is Now Teaching Internet Security Courses in China
A Chinese malware broker who spent 18 months in the San Diego federal detention center after being sentenced by the US government for involving in malicious activity linked to major hacks is now back in China on his old teaching job. The report mentions that Yu had pleaded guilty for involving in a hacking conspiracy affecting chipmaker Qualcomm, aerospace and defense firm Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials, and gaming company Riot Games.
Dec. 29, 2019
MarsCat is a Robotic Pet Cat; Available on Kickstarter
All cat lovers, rejoice. Meet MarsCat, a robot cat similar toSony’s robot dog. Elephant Robotics, a Singapore-based tech company with expertise in robotics has launched its robot cat on Kickstarter. The company claims that MarsCat is theworld’s first bionic pet cat. It is capable of feeling your touch, hearing your voice, seeing your face, and even playing with toys but most importantly, it can make different meow sounds and accept chin rubs.
Dec. 29, 2019
New Pixel 4a Leak Shows Punch-hole, Single Rear Camera and More
Googlelaunched its flagship Pixel 4back in October, and while the entire phone was fairly underwhelming, the biggest shock, at least for us Indian folks, was that thePixel 4 wasn’t coming to India. Famed leakster OnLeaks has partnered with 91Mobiles to create a 360-degree render of the upcoming Pixel 4a, and it gives us a good look at what to expect when the phone launches next year. The most obvious changes with the Pixel 4a are the punch-hole camera up-front on what 91Mobiles is saying is likely to be a 5.
Dec. 29, 2019
These are the Top Streamers of 2019 according to StreamElements
Popular livestream management platform StreamElements has released its annual State of the Stream report in collaboration with Arsenal.gg. The report provides insights into the streaming trends in live streaming platforms. First up, let’s discuss the market share of the streaming platforms this year.Twitchlost 2% of its audience andstands at 73%while YouTube Gaming comes second with 21% followed by Facebook Gaming with 3% and Mixer with 3% despite the recentexclusive streamer acquisitions.
Dec. 29, 2019
This Methanol-Powered Drone Could Fly for a Straight 12 Hours
Chinese scientists havereportedlydeveloped a methanol-powered battery that could help a drone fly as long as 12 hours. To put that in perspective,DJI’s Mavic Airoffers a maximum flight time of 21 minutes. To deploy this methanol battery, researchers developed the FY-36 unmanned aerial vehicle, which according to Zhang Wenyu, general manager of Tianjin-based drone-maker Feye UAV Technology,took more than two years to get to the flying prototype stage. FY-36 weighs 15 kilograms and reaches a top speed of 90km/hr.
Dec. 29, 2019
This Wallpaper Manager Lets You Adjust Blur and Extract Colors
On Android, while there are a lot ofwallpaper appsthat offer you a collection of wallpapers, not many wallpaper managers exist and you’re probably stuck with the default wallpaper manager your phone offers. Well, not anymore. Enter My Wall, a wallpaper manager that lets you tweak your wallpaper to your preference. My Wall wallpaper managerextracts the colors from your wallpaperand shows you the color codes. It then categorizes them into dominant color, light vibrant color, vibrant color, dark vibrant color, light muted color, muted color, and dark muted color.
Dec. 29, 2019
Twizzle is an Open-Source Desktop App for Twitter DMs
Have you ever wanted a dedicated app for messaging on Twitter to stay in touch with your friends while taking a break from the platform? Well, look no more. Twizzle is the app you need. Twizzle aims to be astandalone messenger for Twitterthat packs in all the possible features the social media platform offers. To be more specific, you get GIFs, images, and emojis support in the app. The user interface of the app is simple and minimalistic.
Dec. 29, 2019
Windows 10 Latest Insider Build 19536 Brings Optional Updates
Microsoft is working to give Windows 10 users more control over the way Windows updates work. Announced with the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19536, the tech giant will now let you choose optional updates. “When optional updates are detected, they will be listed under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates.”,wrote Brandon LeBlanc, Senior Program Manager of Windows Insider Program in a blog post.
Dec. 29, 2019
YouTube Now Lets Creators Trim Copyrighted Content from Videos
YouTubers have always suffered from copyright strikes. Often, creators have to take down, edit, and re-upload the video to keep monetization which in turn affects user engagement. Well, with the latest YouTube Studio update, YouTube has introduced a new tool called Assisted Trim to provide more flexibility to creators. With the Assisted Trim feature, YouTubers can simply trim out the copyrighted content to lift the claimeliminating the need to entirely remove the video from the platform.
Dec. 28, 2019
Watch MARTY, a Driverless Car Drift a Challenging Track
One of the major concerns people have over autonomous cars is regarding how well they perform in risky situations that could potentially lead to accidents. Engineers at Stanford’s Dynamic Design Lab have attempted to address that by teaching a driverless DeLorean (you might remember it fromBack to the Future) to drift around a complicated course involving a lot of turns. The vehicle is named MARTY – Multiple Actuator Research Testbed for Yaw, referencing the protagonist ofBack to the FutureMarty McFly.
Dec. 28, 2019
Alexa Told a Woman to ‘Stab Herself in the Heart’
In a shocking incident, Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa reportedly asked Danni Morritt, a 29-year-old paramedic student from Doncaster, Yorkshire to ‘stab herself in the heart for the greater good’. Ms. Morrittasked Echo Dot to elaborate on the cardiac cycle, which then turned the whole situation about how humans are being bad for the planet and raised opinions on global overpopulation. “Though many believe that the beating of heart is the very essence of living in this world, but let me tell you, beating of heart is the worst process in the human body.
Dec. 28, 2019
Astronomers Are Not Excluding Aliens for the Disappearance of 100 Stars
Astronomers involved in the Vanishing and Appearing Sources during a Century of Observations (VASCO) project suggest that at least 100 stars that appeared in the mid 20th century has disappeared till now. According to their initial predictions, the reason for the disappearance could be short-lived stars or the disappearance of a group of stars that lasted for ages. However, the astronomers hope that their study could help unveil the mysteries of extraterrestrial activities.
Dec. 28, 2019
Disney Launches a Baby Yoda Plush Toy; Ships Early Next Year
Can’t get enough of Baby Yoda’s cuteness? Disney now offers a Baby Yoda plush toy that could be your perfect cuddle buddy. There is a catch though, you won’t get it until March next year. “Embrace the adorable creature known as ”the Child” with this soft, cuddly plush toy featuring faux suede coat and fuzzy trims. This irresistible infant is inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian now streaming on Disney+. May the hugs be with you!
Dec. 28, 2019
5 Cool CGI Influencers You Should Follow on Instagram
I know a lot of you must be following influencers on Instagram. But, have you ever come across computer-generated influencers? Yes, that’s a thing on the gram. CGI influencers are digitally created avatars with a huge fan following on the social media platform. In fact, brands are using CGI influencers as models to promote their products. So, let’s take a look at 13 CGI influencers you should not miss out on.
Dec. 28, 2019
Japan Display Considering Sale of Display Factory to Apple, Sharp: Report
According to new reports coming from the Nikkei Asian Review, Japan Display is considering selling off its main display manufacturing factory to Apple, and Sharp for around $820 million. The Japan Display factory in question is based in the Ishikawa Prefecture and has reportedly been shut since July this year due to poor sales. The company has also been restructuring itself ever since Apple, one of its main customers, switched focus from LCD panels manufactured in the plant to mostlyOLED panels for its new iPhones.
Dec. 28, 2019
Microsoft is Building a Grammarly-like Chrome Extension
Microsoft appears to be working on a spelling and grammar checking tool similar to Grammarly for Chrome. Believed to be spotted first by Twitter userFlorian, the feature allows you to correct all your grammatical mistakes on the fly. According to the screenshots posted by the Twitter user, the extension checks the spelling, grammar, and will offer “refinements” – could be alternate suggestions conveying the meaning better. There is an option toblock the extension from running on particular websites, say websites containing private or sensitive information.
Dec. 28, 2019
My Wiki is a War Zone with a Zillion Edits: Elon Musk
In a recent tweet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned how he felt about his Wikipedia page. He looked up his Wikipedia page after years and called it “a war zone with a zillion edits”. In addition to it, he mentioned that someone had added “investor” to his profile and requested to delete it. He even made it clear that he does not invest at all. Take a look at the tweet below.
Dec. 28, 2019
OnePlus CEO Reveals Why OxygenOS Doesn’t Have Ads
There is no denying that OxygenOS is one of the best custom skinned variants of the Android operating system. Unlike other OEMs thatrun ads in the operating system for a quick penny, OnePlus has stuck to its principles of staying away from ads and in a recent interview, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau explains why. During theinterview, Pete Lau emphasized that OnePlusfocuses on improving the user experience. Basically, Mr.Lau wants to make it clear that the company will not add anything that doesn’t add value to customers even if that means compromising extra revenue.
Dec. 28, 2019
Tesla Secures $1.6 Billion Loan for Shanghai Gigafactory
In a disclosure filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, Tesla revealed that it secured $1.6 billion in financing from a consortium of Chinese banks to finance its business in the country. While some of the money will be invested to constructing the Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai, the rest will go towards the repayment of an earlier loan. The lenders include China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the company said.
Dec. 28, 2019
India Reportedly Lost Rs. 21,000 Crores Due to Internet Shutdowns
Internet shutdowns in India are resulting in huge losses for businesses in the country. AsFirstpostreports, telecom operators in India lose Rs 2.45 crore every hour when there is an Internet shut down in all affected circles. Thebusinesses relying on the internet like online food ordering, e-commerce, ride-hailing servicesin the affected circles lose about half of that amount, according to Rajan Mathews, Director General of Cellular Operator Association of India (COAI). This effectively makes the total loss in business per hour about Rs.
Dec. 28, 2019
This is What Happens in an Internet Minute in 2019
Have you ever wondered how much internet activity happens in a single minute? Well, this infographic attempts to shed some light on it for a better perspective. The infographic is compiled byLori LewisandChadd Callahanbased on the online activity of billions of people across the world. Notably,Google search processes about 3.8 million search queriesper minute. This figure was 0.1 million lower last year at 3.7 million search queries per minute. Netflix and Instagram grew on a rapid phase this year.
Dec. 28, 2019
The Guardian Interviews Zuckerbot, a Bot Based on Mark Zuckerberg
As you might already be aware, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not interview-friendly.The Guardian, however, found a clever workaround to get an exclusive interview with him – the Zuckerbot. The Guardianteamed up withBotnik Studiosto create Zuckerbot, a predictive keyboard trained on all interviews, speeches, blog posts, and testimony of Mark Zuckerberg over the last three years. After training Zuckerbot, the team had avast vocabulary of the Facebook CEO comprising of over 200,000 words.
Dec. 27, 2019
New Users Will Need Facebook Account to Signup For Messenger
New users will no longer be able to sign-up forFacebook Messengerwithout a Facebook account, the company has confirmed. Unlike the old days where your phone number was enough, Facebook Messenger now requires a Facebook account to sign up. Existing users, however, remain unaffected by the new change irrespective of whether they have a Facebook account or not. The news wasconfirmed to VentureBeatby an official Facebook spokesperson, who said:“If you’re new to Messenger, you’ll notice that you need a Facebook account to chat with friends and close connections.
Dec. 27, 2019
Android 11 May Remove the 4GB Limit on Video Recordings
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Dec. 27, 2019
Choose Where Your Music Files are Stored in macOS Catalina
Recently while exploring various means and ways toimport songs to the stock music app on macOS, I got a chance to take a close look at the new Music app. In the course of preparing that article, I came across quite a few things worth sharing. And one of them is the ability to choose where music files are stored inmacOS Catalina. For the folks who like to have desired control over all the songs and where they get stored, this hack could be quite helpful.
Dec. 27, 2019
Galaxy A10 Was the Best-Selling Android Smartphone in Q3, 2019
As can be seen from the chart below, the Galaxy A10 accounted for 2.6 percent of all smartphones sold globally between July and September, followed by theGalaxy A50and the Oppo A9 with 1.9 and 1.6 percent, respectively. Overall, Samsung had 3 models in the top 10, all from the A-series, which was expanded to cover lower price points earlier this year following the company’s decision toditch the Galaxy J-series in favour of its Galaxy M seriesbecause of disappointing sales.
Dec. 27, 2019
Google Pixel 4’s Voice Recorder App Ported to Most Android Phones
Originally introduced with the Pixel 4 earlier this year,Google’s unique Recorderapp wasofficially releasedearlier this month for a bunch of other Pixel devices, including the Pixel 2, 3 and 3a. While it still remains unavailable officially on other Android phones, it has now beenported to support most Android devicesrunning Android 9 Pie and above, including the first-gen Pixel devices, which are not officially supported by the app. According to XDA, the ported version of the app only works on devices without significant modifications to the TextView component in the Android framework.
Dec. 27, 2019
Huawei Mate X2 Foldable Phone Might Launch in Q3 2020
In a follow-up tweet, the leaker claimed that the Mate X2 will ditch the outward folding design of the Mate X and opt for a Galaxy Fold-like inward folding design instead. However, instead of a regular sized phone opening up into a tablet sized device, the Mate X2 will instead be a regular sized phone when unfolded, and a smaller, more compact device when folded.
Dec. 27, 2019
Huawei P40 Pro Leaks Hint at Penta-Camera Setup, Notchless Display
A multitude of leaks and rumors in recent times have revealed several key aspects of Huawei’s upcoming P40-series smartphones, and a recent leak has now hinted that the P40 Pro may have a penta-cam setup at the back. That’s according to a report from Chinese tech blog IT Home, which claims that both the P40 Pro and the standard P40 will come with rectangular camera housings at the back, although, it isn’t immediately clear as to whether the latter will also get a penta-cam setup.
Dec. 27, 2019
Indian Mobile Users Consumed 55 Million Terabytes of Data in 2019: TRAI
The reasons behind this surge in data usage can be broadly broken down into two factors, one being the adoption of LTE technology by Indian telecom operators over the last few years, with faster data speeds being a major reason driving the increasing data usage in the country.
Dec. 27, 2019
LG to Showcase ‘webOS Auto’ In-Car Infotainment Platform at CES 2020
It will also support a number of streaming services and content producers, including iHeartRadio, Mapbox and Cerence, the company said in anofficial poston its Korean website. According to the Chief Technology Officer of LG Electronics, Park Il-pyung,“We will continue to enhance the webOS Auto ecosystem through collaboration with a variety of global tech companies in a bid to expand our influence in the next-generation software for cars”. LG has partnered with leading car seat manufacturer, Adient, to demo the various aspects of its upcoming automotive infotainment platform.
Dec. 27, 2019
60 Useful Windows 10 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Use
Windows 10has come a long way interms of features,performance, and overall stability. However if you want to take full advantage of Windows 10 you need to learn inbuilt keyboard shortcuts that can improve your workflow efficiently. The Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts are great and provide a number of crucial ways that can save you time and a lot of laborious clicks. In this article, we are going to share all the useful Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts including some new and interesting ones.
Dec. 27, 2019
LG’s New Appliance Will Let You Grow Veggies in Your Home
The company has so far not revealed a name for the upcoming product, with the press release only referring to it as an ‘appliance’ and in one place a ‘column garden’, but the company has thrown light on what this device will do, and how. The upcoming home appliance, that I’m just going to call the “LG Veggie” from now onwards, will take a modular approach and optimise conditions inside the insulated cabinet to perfectly match optimal outdoor conditions required for growing vegetables.
Dec. 26, 2019
Oppo Reno 3 is the First MediaTek Dimensity 1000 5G SoC-Powered Phone
Alongside themuch-awaited Pro variant, Oppo Reno 3 also made its debut at the China launch event today. It’ another piece of the puzzle for the company’s new affordable5G phonelineup. Oppo Reno 3 is the younger sibling of the Reno 3 Pro 5G but it stands out today for being the first-ever smartphone powered by theMediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G chipset. It not only makes5G connectivitymore accessible but also offers flagship-level features at an affordable price point.
Dec. 26, 2019
How to Monitor Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Using Apple Watch and iPhone
As a health-conscious person, I like to keep track of my heart rate variability (HRV). For those who don’t know, HRV is a measure of the variation in time between each heartbeat. It offers better insight into the body’s autonomic nervous system (ANS) and also plays a vital role in tracking stress levels. Thankfully, Apple Watch enables me to measure HRV data with both higher accuracy and convenience. If you are yet to get the most out of this health and fitness feature, now is the right time to learn how to measure and monitor heart rate variability using Apple Watch and iPhone.
Dec. 26, 2019
Lenovo to Launch Legion-Branded Gaming Smartphone Soon
Lenovo is all set to join the ranks of Xiaomi, Asus, and Nubia as it gears up to offer a gaming-oriented smartphone in the new year. The company on Thursday set up a new Weibo page for what seems to be aLegion-branded gaming phone, revealing, for the first time, that the device will be marketed under the ‘Legion’ brand that’s already established itself as a reputable name among PC gamers, thanks to its myriad gaming products, including not only desktops and laptops, but peripherals such as monitors andkeyboards, as well as accessories like headphones and backpacks.
Dec. 26, 2019
WhatsApp Beta Moves to iOS 13 SDK; To Get Dark Mode Soon
WhatsApp developers are reportedlycontinuing to workon the much-awaited Dark Mode that remains conspicuous by its absence in spite of millions of userswaiting for it with bated breath. In the latest beta version of the iOS app, however, there are enough indications to suggest that the company is closer than ever to roll out the new feature. Rolled out last week via Apple’s TestFlight program,version 2.20.10.23of the app has been built using the iOS 13 SDK, which means that the app is nowready to support all iOS 13 features, including Dark Modewhen the system-wide dark theme is enabled.
Dec. 26, 2019
Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G with Snapdragon 765G, 48MP Quad-Camera Launched
Now, Oppo is ready to usher the era of affordable 5G phones with the launch of the much-awaited Reno 3 series. The Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G was unveiled at the event today and here’s everything you need to know about it: Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G: Specs and Availability Starting off with the design, Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G sports a hyperboloid design on both the front and rear. This means that it’s not only the rear panel here that boasts a dual-curved glass design but also the front panel.
Dec. 26, 2019
You May Find Netflix and Disney+ Content on Google Play Movies Soon
Google Play Movies and TV app has now integrated content from Netflix and the recently launchedDisney+streaming service. Thefeature is currently live in the USand could be rolled out to other regions anytime soon. With this integration, you no longer have to search for a TV show or a movie individually in multiple streaming services. Instead, you can link all your accounts in the Google Play Movies and TV app to seamlessly browse across all the services.
Dec. 26, 2019
Sony Struggling to Meet Rising Demand for its Mobile Cameras
Sony’s smartphone business may not be going the way the company would have hoped for, but its mobile image sensors have always been in-demand from OEMs around the world. So much so, that a newreport from Bloombergnow claims that the company is struggling to keep up with demand in spite of running its factories at full capacity round-the-clock. The report quotes Terushi Shimizu, the head of Sony’s semiconductor unit, as saying that the company will run its chip factories constantly through the holidays to try and keep up with demand.
Dec. 26, 2019
This is How WhatsApp ‘Delete Messages’ Will Work on Android, iOS
WhatsApp’s Dark Thememay finally roll outafter being in development for a long time, and there’s another exciting feature that also looks almost ready to hit prime time. It’s the new self-destructing message feature that has beenrumored for a whilenow. Whileearlier reports suggestedthat it might work similarly to that of Snapchat’s self-destructing messages,a new reportfrom noted WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo, now claims that the ‘Delete Messages’ feature on WhatsApp might work somewhat differently.
Dec. 26, 2019
MediaTek Announces Dimensity 800 5G Chipset for Mid-Range Devices
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Dec. 26, 2019
Redmi 8, Note 8, Note 8 Pro Now Available on Open Sale in India
TheRedmi 8,Redmi Note 8, andRedmi Note 8 Proare all available on open sale in India from today. The news was announced by the managing director of Xiaomi’s Indian unit, Manu Kumar Jain, who said the device will now be available for purchase 24×7 via both online and offline channels. The entry-level Redmi 8 is available on Flipkart starting at Rs. 7,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant, while the Note 8 and Note 8 Pro are sold on Amazon, starting at Rs.
Dec. 25, 2019
Apple’s ‘Find My’ App Helps Teen Girl Find Her Stolen Car
Apple’s ‘Find My’ app helped a 19-year-old teenager in Iowa, US find her stolen car. According to a report from KCCI Des Moines, a local news outlet, Victoria O’Connor left her car unlocked with her iPhone and wallet inside. Thanks to the app’s location tracking feature, she was able to track her iPhone from a friend’s phone. The criminals switched off the iPhone to avoid tracking but they anyhow turned it on the day after the incident which helped police track down their location.
Dec. 25, 2019
China’s ‘Artificial Sun’ Project to Start Operations in 2020
China is preparing to start operations next year on HL-2M Tokamak, its nuclear fusion device designed to replicate the reactions that generate energy in the sun. The device is part of the country’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak project. Earlier this year, the China National Nuclear Corporation announced that it would complete this device by the end of the year. Not much information was known after that until Duan Xuru, one of the scientists involved in the projecttold Xinhua News Agencythat the installation work of the coil system has gone smoothly.
Dec. 25, 2019
Hacker Compromises Ring Camera, Tries to Impersonate Santa Claus
Earlier this week, an Amazon Ring security camera installed in 8-year old girl Alyssa’s bedroom got compromised by hackers within just four days of purchase. The incident took place in Desoto County, Mississippi. Ashley LeMay, the mother of the girl reportedly purchased the security camera in Black Friday sale. The camera was purchased as an additional security measure to keep an eye on her children while she works overnight in the hospital.
Dec. 25, 2019
Pokémon Go’s “Buddy Adventure” Lets You Explore the City with Your Pokemon
There is good news for all the Pokémon Go fans out there. Niantic took to Twitter to announce that the company has completed rolling out a new AR feature that lets all Pokémon Go players accompany a Pokémon throughout the journey as they play the game. Dubbed Buddy Adventure, this feature essentially makes it possible to live your childhood dream of walking around the city with a friendly Pokémon. With this new feature, you canfeed your Pokémon with berries in AR modefrom the new buddy profile page.
Dec. 25, 2019
Siri is the Most Popular Virtual Assistant in the World : Report
Just in case you thought Google Assistant or Alexa has gained popularity with its smart speaker lineup, a new report is here to tell you otherwise. According to a recent report by market research firm Futuresource Consulting, Apple’s Siri is the most popular virtual assistant across the world with35 percent market share. If that doesn’t surprise you, the second one will – Microsoft’s Cortana. The virtual assistant that I’ve ignored for years has a market share of 22 percent, thanks to Microsoft’s decision to ship Cortana in all the Windows 10 PCs out there.
Dec. 25, 2019
These Are the Top 10 Worst Passwords of 2019
Comparing this list withlast year’s list, nothing much has significantly changed. The top three worst passwords of last year were ‘123456’, ‘password’, and ‘123456789’ while this year, we got ‘qwerty’ occupy the third position. These generic passwords are so weak that it could be easily guessed by your neighborhood kid to gain access to your account or Wi-Fi without having any specific “hacker” or social engineering skills. In case you’re wondering how a strong password should be, I would recommend you to set a password consisting of a combination of alphabets, numbers, and special characters.
Dec. 25, 2019
This 23-Year-Old Indian Hacker Made over $125,000 by Reporting Bugs
There is no doubt that cybersecurity field has grown rapidly over the past few years in India. According to cybersecurity firmHackerOne, hackers from India were awarded the second-highest sum of bounties last year.Shivam Vashist, a 23-year-old hacker from North Indiareportedly made over $125,000 by finding and reporting bugs. In the hacker world, Shivam is known by his screen nameBull (v0sx9b). Shivam is a full-time hacker associated with HackerOne. For those unaware of HackerOne, it is a cybersecurity firm focused mainly on vulnerability coordination and bug bounties.
Dec. 25, 2019
This 8-Year-Old YouTuber Earned $26 Million in 2019
While youngsters are spending a lot of time on social media and playing video games, this eight-year-old YouTuber is earning in millions reviewing toys on YouTube. At the time of writing this article, the channel has 23 million subscribers. Videos get uploaded almost every day on the channel. The videos are usually short with less than 10 minutes of duration. However, there are long 30 minute videos as well. It is worth noting that this is not the first time Ryan has made it to Forbes’ Highest-Paid YouTube Stars.
Dec. 25, 2019
This App Enables Double Tap to Wake the Ambient Display on OnePlus Phones
Coming from a smartphone that had a dedicated notification LED, I found the functionality of OnePlus’ Ambient Display on my 7T quite limited. Well, enter AOD DoubleTap Mod, an app that offers some extra features to use your OnePlus phone’s Ambient Display to the fullest. The app comes packed with two features – double tap on the ambient display to gain access to the lock screen and notification reminders. The best part,the app does not require root accessto make this possible and relies on accessibility settings.
Dec. 25, 2019
This App Lets You Create Custom Accent Colors on Rooted Android Devices
WithAndroid 10, Google added an option to let users change the system accent color. However, the feature is limited to a few pre-defined colors accessible through Developer Options on AOSP. Well, not if you haveAccent Color Creator and a rooted Android phone running Android Pie or 10 along with Magisk. Accent Color Creator makes it possible to create your own color schemes. The app offers you a set of preset colors fromAEX custom ROMalong with the option to select colors from your wallpaper.
Dec. 25, 2019
This Apple Watch Charging Dock Plugs Right Into Your Macbook
For all those people who just hate to carry long wires around to get a quick boost on your Apple Watch, check out Satechi’s new Apple Watch charger, a magnetic USB-C charging dock built with portability in mind. This charger will not disappoint you as it connects right into your device that has a USB-C port, say an iPad, Macbook, or any modern gadget that supports charging through a USB-C port.
Dec. 25, 2019
This Chrome Extension Removes Sponsored Products from Amazon
Have you ever wanted a clean interface on Amazon without all those heavy advertisements and sponsored ads? The e-commerce giant is probably not going to provide you with a lightweight version of its website, but Amazon Lite, a Chrome Extension will. Amazon Lite presents you with a minimal interfacewhile managing to pack all the essential features you would need from the website. On the home page of Amazon Lite, you will find a search bar, Account & Lists tab, Orders tab, and your cart.
Dec. 25, 2019
This is the World’s Largest 3D-Printed Building
Apis Cor, a US-based company with expertise in 3D printing recently completed its two-story building project for the Dubai Municipality making it the world’s largest 3D-printed building. The building is9.5 meters tall and has a total area of 640 square meters. It is worth noting that the company managed to 3D-print the entire structure on-site in three weeks, asDwellnotes.Image Credits: Apis Cor Apis Cor’s 3D printer is behind this incredible achievement.
Dec. 25, 2019
‘The Age of AI’ is a New YouTube Originals Series Featuring Robert Downey Jr.
YouTube has teamed up with Robert Downey Jr. to bring ‘The Age of AI’, a new YouTube Originals series that aims to impart knowledge and awareness about AI to the masses. “Robert Downey Jr. hosts a brand new YouTube Originals series – The Age of A.I. Discover the most innovative and leading technologies that will change the world forever.”,wrote YouTube. As I mentioned earlier, this series is targeted for a wide range of audiences.
Dec. 24, 2019
Google Photos to Soon Let Users Zoom in on Videos
Google Photos is a fairly feature rich app andGooglekeeps on adding new features to it all the time. While some features, such assharing photos via messages, the automatic facial tagging (and the new option tomanually tag people in photos) are very useful; others, like the auto-created videos are more of a gimmick than anything else. Still, one feature that has always been missing from the Google Photos app is the ability to zoom in on videos.
Dec. 24, 2019
Dual-Screen LG V60 ThinQ 5G to be Announced at MWC 2020: Report
Following thelaunch of the dual-screen LG G8X ThinQsmartphone in India last week, the South Korean consumer electronics firm is reportedly prepping to unveil its next premium smartphone at the upcoming MWC trade show in Barcelona, Spain. That’s according to a Yonhap news agency report (via the Korea Herald), which says the company is prepping to take the wraps off of theLG V60 ThinQat the aforementioned event next February. According to an unnamed industry insider quoted by the report,“LG Electronics is planning to showcase V60 ThinQ as next year’s first smartphone to expand its presence in the 5G market.
Dec. 24, 2019
Affordable 5G Phones Priced Less Than $500 Coming in 2020: Report
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765, which was officially announced at its tech summit earlier this month in Hawaii, is expected to help lower barriers to entry in 5G by bringing down the price of 5G-enabled smartphones. The chipset not only supports both mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum, but also includes an integrated modem, which will allow mid-range smartphones to offer improved power efficiency and thus, longer battery life. Meanwhile, Taiwanese fabless semiconductor firm, MediaTek, has also been doing its bit to bring down the entry barriers to 5G by offering its own 5G-enabled mobile processor, theDimensity 1000, which was unveiled late last month.
Dec. 24, 2019
How to Disable Turbo Boost to Prevent Mac from Heating
While MacBooks are well known for beastly power and snappier performance, they are not perfect in every aspect. Just like any notebook, they also tend to overheat after tackling heavy files ordriving hardcore games. So, what’s the right way to prevent a MacBook from overheating? Well, the one reliable hack that I have been using for years is to disable Turbo Boost to keep my MacBook cool even after hours of heavy usage.
Dec. 24, 2019
How to Import Songs to Music App on macOS Catalina: 5 Methods Explained
Even though iTunes was never my favorite piece of Apple’s software, I always found it good enough for managing my music library. Now that Apple hasshut down iTunes for macOS, managing music on Mac requires a bit of learning curve thanks to the introduction of a standalone Music app. So, if you have upgraded tomacOS Catalinaand are looking for quick ways to import all of your songs to Mac’s Music app, you have landed at the right post.
Dec. 24, 2019
Microsoft Kills the Cortana Mobile App Everywhere, Except the US
Earlier last month, Microsoft announced that it’skilling off support for the Cortana voice assistanton Android and iOS. Both its standalone app, as well as the Cortana integration within the Microsoft Launcher, will go away on January 31. Back then, it was reported to vanish from the Play Store and App Store in India, the UK, Australia, Germany, Mexico, China, Spain, and Canada – except the US. We’ve today received confirmation of the same and learned thereason why Cortana will continue to be supported only in the United States.
Dec. 24, 2019
TikTok to Shift Headquarters From China to Address US Concerns
TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is reportedly considering setting up its global headquarters outside China. That’s according to The Wall Street Journal, which says the company is looking at the drastic step to appease US lawmakers and security establishment, who have often expressed concerns at the company’s Chinese origins and claimed that it poses a national security risk. ByteDance recently announced that it would set up a data center in India to comply with the country’s data-privacy laws, but it isn’t immediately clear where the company plans to set up its new headquarters.
Dec. 24, 2019
PUBG Mobile Web-Series ‘Dosti Ka Naya Maidan’ Now Live on YouTube
The first episode of the much-awaited PUBG Mobile web series has beenreleased today on YouTube. Called‘Dosti Ka Naya Maidan’(The New Playground for Friendship), the program chronicles the lives of a bunch of youngsters from small-town India and highlights how the game transcended all boundaries to become the cultural phenomenon that it is today. The series was first announced earlier this month when thefirst official trailerdropped out of the blue. Dosti Ka Naya Maidan’scast includes Badri Chavan, Ranjan Raj, Chinmay Chandraunshuh, Alam Khan and Arnav Bhasin.
Dec. 24, 2019
Realme Fitness Band, VOOC-Enabled Power Bank Launching Soon, Confirms CEO
Sheth also spoke at length about a number of other issues related to Realme and its position in India, in particular. According to him, the company is looking to expand its operations to become the largest tech-lifestyle brand in the country with an youth-centric approach. Towards that end, the company has already launched a series of lifestyle products and tech accessories in the country, including wireless earbuds, a Tote bag, a backpack and more.
Dec. 24, 2019
Realme Releases Android Pie Kernel Sources for the Realme X2
Chinese tech firms are not known for releasing the kernel sources of their devices in keeping with GNU licensing requirements, but Realme has been a notable exception. Ever since its inception last year, the company has been consistently wooing power users by encouraging third-party development on its devices. Keeping up with the practice, the company has now released the kernel sources of the Realme X2on Github, enabling developers to start their work on TWRP custom recovery andcustom ROMs.
Dec. 24, 2019
Realme X50 5G with Snapdragon 765G, Punch-hole Design to Launch on January 7
After teasing a slew of its features on social media for the past couple of weeks, Realme has confirmed the launch date for its first-ever 5G smartphone — the Realme X50 5G. It was first announced last month, post which the teaser revealing the chipset, 5G support, and other hardware specs, were shared online. In anofficial poston Weibo, Realme has announced that itsRedmi K30 5Gcompetitor is launching on January 7 in China.
Dec. 24, 2019
Reliance Jio Announces “2020 Happy New Year Offer”
In many ways, Reliance Jio is the operator that brought about the mobile internet revolution in India, forcing other telecom operators to reduce data prices to never before seen rates, and now, the company is preparing to welcome in the new decade with another exciting offer. As one would expect, this offer can only be availed during a limited time period spanning from December 24 to the first week of January.
Dec. 24, 2019
PUBG Mobile Introduces “Payload X War Mode” to Double the Fun
PUBG Mobile recently rolled out the0.16.0 updatewith a new RageGear mode, snow-covered Erangel, and more. And now, it’s making an addition that no one would have expected from the battle royale game. PUBG Mobile has introduced a new “Payload x War mode” today and it brings the best of both worlds together to double the fun. Announced via anofficial tweetearlier today, Payload x War mode is designed to offer a mix of both the popular modes in one.
Dec. 24, 2019
Twitter Blocks Animated PNGs on the Website for Fear of Misuse
Twitter has today announced that the website will start blocking animated PNG files (or APNGs) from being posted to the social media platform. The company made the announcement via the official Twitter Support handle in a tweet that explained that animated PNG files ignore the company’s safeguards and can cause performance issues on both the Twitter app and a user’s device. According tosome reports, the change comes following incidents of trolls hijacking the Twitter handle for the Epilepsy Foundation, and related hashtags to post APNGs that could potentially trigger seizures in epileptic people, and people with light-sensitivity.
Dec. 24, 2019
Two New Pokémon Games Debut on Facebook Gaming
Twonew Facebook gamesin the iconic Pokémon franchise are now available on Facebook Gaming, the social media giant has announced. According to an official blog post,Pokémon Tower Battle, developed by Bombay Play, andPokémon Medallion Battle, developed by GCTurbo, are now available via the Facebook Gaming tab and bookmark. However, while the former is available worldwide, the latter is only available in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Oceania and Vietnam. Tower Battle is an off-beat game that allows players to compete by stacking their Pokémon against one another to create the tallest Pokémon towers.
Dec. 24, 2019
Vivo Y11 (2019) with Snapdragon 439, Dual-Cameras Launched at Rs. 8,990
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Dec. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Haylou Smart Watch Launched in China for Just 99 Yuan
Over the last few months, Xiaomi has launched quite a bunch of smartwatches in China. The company launched the Apple Watch look-alikeMi Watchin the country in November, and the company alsolaunched a kids smartwatchin China later that same month. However, it seems that the company isn’t resting yet when it comes to smartwatch offerings and has now started crowdfunding yet another smartwatch in its home country. Called the Haylou Smart Watch, the brand new smartwatch from Xiaomi comes with a 1.
Dec. 24, 2019
YouTube Testing New ‘Featured in this Video’ Grid for Collaborators
What’s more, the company is saying that the feature works without requiring any input from the creators themselves. Instead, it relies on a bunch of signals to identify which creators are featuring in a collaboration and adds them to the grid itself, along with an option to subscribe to their channels right there and then. In a thread about the new feature, the company wrote“To make it easier to discover new creators and subscribe to their channels, we’re testing out a “featured in this video” section right below the video you’re watching — it will highlight creators who are featured in the video (based on a range of signals about the video) and include links to the featured creator’s channel with the option to subscribe.
Dec. 24, 2019
‘Huawei Media Services’ to Soon Replace Google Apps on Honor, Huawei Devices
With Google’s app and services stilloff-limits to Huaweibecause of the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China, the telecom giant is reportedly looking to launch its own media services platform by the end of this year. Now, the company’s sub-brand, Honor, is reportedly in talks with the developers behind 150 top mobile apps in India to get them on-board for its Huawei Media Services, or HMS. That’s according to Charles Peng, the CEO of Huawei and Honor’s Consumer Business Group in India, who recently told ET that the next Honor smartphone with ship with the new platform.
Dec. 23, 2019
[Update: Expected at CES 2020] Galaxy S10 Lite’s Specs Sheet Leaks
[Update on 23 December] Original content follows Of recent, Samsung has adopted a more frequent launch cadence and is now looking to close the year with the addition of two much-rumored smartphones to its flagship lineup. The Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite have been making rounds of the Internet for some time now. And with thelaunch imminentin the next few days, Galaxy S10’s specs sheet has leaked online and it’s mighty impressive.
Dec. 23, 2019
[Update: Launched in Mumbai] Airtel Launches WiFi Calling in Delhi
[Update on 23 December]: Airtel has now expanded the availability for its VoWiFi services to the Mumbai telecom circle, allowing subscribers in the city to get higher quality indoor calls when used with Airtel’s broadband, or Xstream Fibre network. Original content follows Indian telecom operator Airtel has launched WiFi calling (Vo-WiFi) services in the national capital of New Delhi today, allowing Airtel subscribers to get access to high-quality calls while indoors using their WiFi networks.
Dec. 23, 2019
[Updated] Galaxy Note 10 Lite Full Specs Revealed in New Leak
[Update on 23 December] Original content follows Samsung is reportedly planning to launch ‘Lite’ versions of its flagship Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 smartphones early next year, andmultiple leaksof the past few weeks have apparently revealed a few crucial tech specs of both the upcoming devices. However, a new leak has now seemingly revealed almost the entire spec sheet of theGalaxy Note 10 Lite, which will reportedly be available for purchase in Europe from January 10.
Dec. 23, 2019
AI Dungeon is an AI-Based Text Adventure Game for Android and iOS
If you’re bored with all thecasual gameson Android and iOS, here is a new game that would make you think and make logical decisions. We’re talking about AI Dungeon, an AI-based text adventure game that twists the storyline as per your inputs. To put that in perspective, consider this game to be a super-advanced version ofNetflix’s Black Mirror: BandersnatchTV show. The exception is that the possibilities are enormous in the game, unlike the show.
Dec. 23, 2019
Fake Star Wars Websites are Stealing User Data
Cybersecurity researchers on Sunday said they have discovered over 30 fraudulent websites and social media profiles disguised as official movie accounts of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ which are distributing free copies of the latest film in the franchise while collecting users’ data. The actual number of these fraudulent websites may be much higher which are collecting unwary users’ credit card data, under the pretense of necessary registration on the portal.
Dec. 23, 2019
Google Play, Apple App Store Remove Alleged UAE Spying Tool ‘ToTok’
A popular Emirati messaging app calledToTok has been removed from the Play Store and the App Storefollowing aNew York Times investigationthat alleges it to be a spying tool deployed by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The investigation, which was done in collaboration with US government officials, seemingly found that it is used by the Emirati government“to track every conversation, movement, relationship, appointment, sound and image of those who install it on their phones”.
Dec. 23, 2019
How to Convert Any Doc to PDF on iPhone/iPad: No Third-Party Tools Required
Both from security and convenience perspectives, PDF remains my go-to file format for sharing docs; especially in a professional environment. When I’m using a computer, sharing any file as PDF becomes quite straightforward thanks to the easy availability ofdoc to PDF converters and editors. Unfortunately, that’s not the case on iOS due to a lack of such native tools. But guess what, there is a quick workaround that does a good job of converting any doc to PDF on iPhone and iPad.
Dec. 23, 2019
How to Get Six Months of Apple Music for Free
Subscribe to Apple Music for Six-Month Free Trial In a typical Apple fashion, this Apple Music Christmas deal involves a simple trick. You can grab this offer via the popularmusic discovery appShazam which is now owned by Apple. Therefore, make sure you have already installed the app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch before going ahead with the process. The app isavailable for freeand requires iOS 11 or later. With that said, let’s get on with the quick steps!
Dec. 23, 2019
What is a Chromebook? Everything You Need to Know
In the US, Chromebook has a60% marketshare among students from kindergarten to the 12th grade. That’s quite a significant number, to begin with. Further, Google is bringing huge improvements to Chrome OS to make it a viable alternative againstWindowsandmacOS. So if you are wondering what is a Chromebook exactly, well you have landed at the right place. In this article, we are taking a look at every aspect of Chromebooks beginning with its very definition.
Dec. 23, 2019
MIUI 11 May Soon Get Advanced Display Calibration Controls
MIUI 11 is alreadyan impressive upgrade over MIUI 10with several thoughtful new features, including, of course, the much-in-demand Night Mode, but Xiaomi is now apparently working on bringing more granular controls to its new custom Android ROM.According to XDA, the company is nowtesting a new advanced display calibration featurethat will give users more control over how elements will look on the display. Found within a hidden settings pagein the latest MIUI 11 nightly build, the new advanced display calibration controls will apparently give users the option to choose the color gamut from four different options, including Enhanced, Original, P3 and sRGB.
Dec. 23, 2019
MIUI 11 Will Soon Let You Adjust Volume Based on Your Age
Xiaomi’s newest Android skin, MIUI 11,started rolling outback in October and has now reached over 20 devices in the past couple of months. The company has been testing a myriad of new features,like the advanced display calibration controls we talked about earlier today, alongside the update rollout. Now, MIUI is expected to get another new feature and it’s amazing, just from the sound of it. The Chinese giant hasoffered a Sound Enhancer, coupled with an equalizer, for quite some time now.
Dec. 23, 2019
Netflix Loses 1 Million Subscribers to Disney+: Report
It’s been a little over a month sinceDisney+ officially launchedand it looks to be set on a path to streaming dominance. The service crossed10 million subscribers within 24 hoursof launch, and over22 million mobile subscribersalone in just about a month of its launch. All of that, coupled with the news thatNetflix is losing subscribers in the United States, made it fairly obvious that Disney+ would kick up some dirt on Netflix’s turf, at least in the US, and according to a new report, that has started happening.
Dec. 23, 2019
Ola Real-Time Ride Monitoring System ‘Guardian’ Launched in India
In a press statement announcing the global launch, Arun Srinivas, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Ola, said:“We are focused on developing innovations that place customer safety at the heart of platform experience. Guardian brings together the precision of artificial intelligence with the assurance of human intervention, enabling a uniform and safe mobility experience across the markets we operate in”. The alerts from ‘Guardian’ are flagged off in real-time to the firm’s dedicated 24×7 “Safety Response Team” that reaches out to customers and drivers to confirm if they’re safe and offer on-the-call assistance until ride completion.
Dec. 23, 2019
OnePlus Red Cable Club Launched with Free Goodies, Contests, and More
Celebrating 6 years of its presence in the Indian market along with a 5 million strong community in the country, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has today launched the ‘Red Cable Club’ in India as an exclusive club for OnePlus users where the company’s customers will gain access to free goodies and contests. The Red Cable Club will offer OnePlus users the following advantages and offers: Apart from those perks, members will also get OnePlus Care Benefits which include:
Dec. 23, 2019
Oppo Plans to Manufacture 100 Million Smartphones in India Next Year
Oppo is also focusing on next-generation technology like 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) to drive its growth in the country. According to Oppo India’s Vice President of R&D, Tasleem Arif,“India is a promising market when it comes to the roll out of 5G. India’s new National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) presents a positive vision for the industry and country, with the goal of creating the digital infrastructure that supports the next generation of digital services”.
Dec. 23, 2019
Realme 5i, Realme C3 Said to Be in the Works; Could Launch Early Next Year
Realme wrapped up the year with the launch of theRealme X2andRealme Buds Airjust days ago but we are already hearing reports of two upcoming Realme phones. And no, it isn’t the company’s first 5G smartphone –Realme X50or its variants. As per the latest reports, budget-centric Realme C3 and Realme 5i will most likely be the two upcoming phones from the company. Both of these devices have bagged certification from Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA).
Dec. 23, 2019
Realme Working on 108MP Smartphone for 2020, Confirms CEO
“There are a lot of IoT products which we are planning to bring in India. Realme will not be a mobile brand, it will become a tech lifestyle brand. Our philosophy is quite simple. We will introduce IoT products not just for the sake of it, but we will bring such products that help and benefit the users”, he said, without giving away any details about the specific products. Coming back to the upcoming 108MP smartphone, while there are no further details on the subject, the sensor will most likely be the Samsung ISOCELL Bright HMX unit that wasannounced earlier this yearand has since found its way to the Mi Note 10, while acustomized versionof it is expected to feature in the upcoming Galaxy S11 lineup.
Dec. 23, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G Launched in India
South Korean giant Samsung has today launched the LTE variant of theGalaxy Watch Active 2in India. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G, as the smartwatch is called, comes with support for an eSIM allowing users to get 4G connectivity on their smartwatch without having to depend on their smartphones for staying connected. According to Samsung, Airtel and Jio support the eSIM feature on the Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G, so if you’re buying one, you’ll have to stick to either one of those telecom operators.
Dec. 23, 2019
Tech Mahindra Unveils AI centre at CET Bhubaneswar
IT major Tech Mahindra on Monday announced the opening of a “Center of Excellence” in the College of Engineering and Technology (CET) at Bhubaneswar in Odisha to train young graduates in thefield of Artificial Intelligence(AI). The inauguration took place in the presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. “The collaboration between Tech Mahindra and CET to build the Center of Excellence powered by Artificial Intelligence is a step towards fulfilling our dream to make Odisha one of the top three investment destinations in the country,”Patnaik said in a statement.
Dec. 23, 2019
Meet Cybunker, a Futuristic Garage for the Tesla Cybertruck
Pickup trucks are usually hard to fit in standard garages and Tesla’s futuristicCybertruckis no exception. Well, enter Cybunker by Lars Buro, a company with expertise in research, development, and design. Lars Buro references Cybunker asa “hi-tech depot”, an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” or an “off-grid residence”. Yes, it indeed looks sophisticated enough for you to live in. “Whether sited on the most remote location, or as a man cave in a suburban lot, Cybunker guarantees a versatile and future-proof system that can be deployed to withstand the toughest demands.
Dec. 22, 2019
Amazon Reveals Best of Prime Video in 2019
Amazon India has released a list of the best TV shows and movies in Amazon Prime Video that Indians welcomed with open arms this year. You must have guessed the first one on the list. It is none other than the action-drama series –The Family Man.Amazon notes that it is themost-watched Amazon Original till datein the country. Other most watched Indian Originals includeFour More Shots Please!andMade In Heaven. The second season ofTom Clancy’s Jack Ryanwas also well received in India and it marks thebiggest global premiereof its originals.
Dec. 22, 2019
Blue-Light Filters Might Not Be As Effective as We Think: Study
A lot of us rely on the night mode feature orblue-light filter appsto use smartphones at night as a way to reduce strain on eyes. Researchers from Manchester University, however, have a difference in opinion. The researchers conducted various experiments on mice and published their findings onCurrent Biology Journal. They tried switching brightness from low to high in blue and yellow colors. “Contrary to common beliefs, it is yellow rather than blue colors that have the strongest effect on the mammalian circadian system.
Dec. 22, 2019
Brave Browser on Android Will Support Chrome Extensions Starting 2020
A Redditor asked onBrave Browser’s subredditif the company has any plans to bring support for browser extensions, for which a developer in Brave’s Android team who goes by the usernameSergZhrevealed the timeline of the feature’s availability. If you’re unaware, Brave Browser is a Chromium-based web browser founded by former Mozilla CEO, Brendan Eich. One of the salient features of the browser is that itblocks ads and trackersby default. What’s more, you will also be paid in Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) cryptocurrency if you arewilling to view ads.
Dec. 22, 2019
Nvidia Announces Orin and Drive AGX Orin SoCs for Autonomous Vehicles
Nvidia announced Orin, the company’s new system-on-chip (SoC) for autonomous vehicles and robots along with its software-defined platform Nvidia Drive AGX Orin earlier this week. Orin SoC consists of 17 billion transistors andoffers about 7 times the performance of the company’s last-generation Xavier SoC. The new SoC integrates NVIDIA GPU architecture and ARM Hercules CPU cores capable of delivering 200 trillion operations per second. Orin is backward compatible with Xavier as both are programmed through open CUDA and TensorRT APIs and libraries.
Dec. 22, 2019
Google’s Street View Covers 10 Million Miles
Google’s Street View comprising millions of panoramic images is undoubtedly one of the richest sources on the planet to view our surroundings. Have you ever wondered how vast the software giant’s street view coverage is? Well, it is10 million miles (16 million kilometers) in Street View, according to a recentreportfrom CNET. To put that in perspective, Google says that the distance covered would be equivalent to circling Earth over 400 times.
Dec. 22, 2019
Here are the Most Popular Online Courses of 2019 in India
Online learning platform Coursera revealed the list of the most popular online courses in India. The major subject dominating the list is Artificial Intelligence (AI), as many of you might have guessed. “With the growing relevance of new-age skills needed to keep pace with the changing workplace, employers are acknowledging the importance of stackable credentials,”says Raghav Gupta, managing director of Coursera India. Coursera’s efforts to transfer knowledge about AI began in February with its free courseAI for Everyone.
Dec. 22, 2019
Listen to YouTube Music Videos and Podcasts Without Distractions Using This Chrome Extension
There is no doubt that YouTube has a vast library of music videos the world has to offer. If you’re someone who enjoys listening to music in the background from the rich catalog of YouTube while focusing at work, check out Music Mode for YouTube, a Chrome extension that filters out all the distracting elements and offers you a simple playback screen. Behind the scenes,the extension redirects the YouTube links to a minimal listening pagethat presents you with a Play/Pause and Repeat button.
Dec. 22, 2019
Gamer Loses Life After Mistakenly Consuming Chemical While Playing PUBG Mobile
Today, we have yet another story of mobile game addiction causing harm to life. A 20-year old manreportedlyconsumed a “jewellery-polishing chemical” mistaking it for water while playing popular battle royale game PUBG Mobile. As per the Agra Cantonment Government Railway Police (GRP), the deceased young man Saurabh Yadav was on a journey to Agra with his friend Santosh Sharma, an ornament-dealer. Both of these friends shared a bag in which they kept all their belongings.
Dec. 22, 2019
Puma Now Offers Gaming Socks for a More Comfortable Gaming Experience
Are you a gamer bored with your old sneakers and chair? Don’t worry. Puma has got you covered. The brand offers two new gaming accessories – a gaming sock and a gaming chair to step up your gaming experience. Coming to the salient features ofthe gaming sock that Puma calls ‘Active Gaming Footwear’, it offers a “medial wrap-up grip” in Seek mode, “lateral wrap-up support” in ATTACK mode and “Heel wrap-up stability” in Cruise and Defense mode.
Dec. 22, 2019
Tesla Plans to Use Laser Instead of Wipers in its Cars
Popular electric car maker Tesla has filed a patent for a “pulsed laser cleaning” system. This essentially refers to advanced windshield wipers that operate using laser beams for cleaning the glass. According to thepatent, the system will automatically detect dirt in the glass and will clean them with this laser-powered mechanism. The company has plans to implement the system on its solar panels and roof tiles as well. The patent notes that the current methods that involve spraying soap solutions in the glass yields to unproductive time as it requires waiting for the glass to dry for perfect visibility.
Dec. 22, 2019
This Chrome Extension Lets You Watch Netflix Remotely With Your Friends
Have you ever wanted to Netflix and chill with your friends or loved ones far from home? Worry not, there existsa Chrome extension named Netflix Partythat lets you do exactly that regardless of your location. To get started, install the extension on your Chrome browser and your friend’s browser. Open Netflix, play a show and click on the red “NP” icon present in the top-right Chrome menu and click “Start Party“.
Dec. 22, 2019
This Extension Lets You Manage Your YouTube Subscriptions Better
YouTube is undoubtedly one of the major platforms for watching videos across a variety of categories. While the ability to subscribe to our favorite creators has been there for a long time on YouTube, there was never a way to manage or group them and that is where PocketTube comes in the picture. To get started,installthe browser extension and create a new group with the name you prefer. PocketTube is not limited to the Chrome Web Store.
Dec. 22, 2019
You Could Be Buying Trashed Products on Amazon: Report
There werereportsclaiming that e-commerce giant Amazon doesn’t regulate third-party vendors selling expired food and even products found in the trash on the platform. Reporters atThe Wall Street Journalinvestigated this issue andsuccessfully managed to list a sealed jar of lemon curd found on trash. In order to do so, the WSJ applied to open an Amazon store in September and got clearance to its “DJ Co” store two days later. The reporters went dumpster diving in New Jersey and retrieved a stencil set, a scrapbook paper along with this lemon curd jar in dispute.
Dec. 21, 2019
AirPods to Become $15 Billion Business in 2020: Report
However, reports CNBC, the AirPod’s run may be short-lived. Apple recently doubled its monthly AirPods Pro production from one million to two million units per month. Apple is expected to show a significant turnaround in Q4 this year fuelled by AirPods Pro.
Dec. 21, 2019
7 Best Offline Messaging Apps that Run without Internet
One of the biggest tools that governments across the world use to quell citizens’ dissent is shutting the internet. While sometimes it’s necessary to stop the flow of false information, more often then not, it is used to stop free flow of speech. Free speech is a fundamental right in most democratic countries in the world, and it’s sad to see governments using their power to stifle it. Thankfully, there are several offline messaging apps that work without the internet.
Dec. 21, 2019
YouTube Adding TV Remote and Voice Control to Cast Menu
One of the biggest video and contentstreaming websitesin the world, YouTube is now adding a new feature to its mobile app to improve the cast features offered by the service. According to a report from SmartDroid (via 9to5Google), the YouTube app on Android has changed the cast menu when casting videos from an Android phone to a smart TV such as Fire TV stick. Earlier, when one would cast content from the YouTube app, the app would simply show up volume controls and the artwork for the media along with a “Stop Streaming” button at the bottom.
Dec. 21, 2019
Apple Patent Suggests iPhone 12 May Ship With In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Apple has been granted patents for an under-display optical fingerprint scannerby the US Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO), possibly paving the way for the company tooffer the feature in its iPhones and MacBooksnext year. The patent, which was published earlier this week, could help Apple bring back Touch ID to its next-gen iPhone lineup by replacing the capacitive fingerprint sensors found in older iPhones with optical under-display sensors. It could also be used in next-gen MacBook Air and MacBook 13/ 15-inch models, all of which ship with the older fingerprint-reading technology.
Dec. 21, 2019
Dual-Screen LG G8X ThinQ with Snapdragon 855 Launched in India at Rs. 49,999
LG G8X ThinQ: Specifications and Features The device featurestwo identical 6.4-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080) OLED displayswith anin-display fingerprint scannerbaked into the phone. The other screen is only a display panel. In addition, there’s asecondary 2.1-inch displayto show essential info, such as notifications, date, time, and battery life on the outside of the detachable display. Under the hood, LG G8X ThinQ comes equipped with the Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with support for microSD expansion.
Dec. 21, 2019
Vivo May Launch Folding Smartphone at MWC 2020
Vivo has been busy expanding its smartphone lineup in China of late, having just announced a couple of new devices powered by Samsung processors earlier this week. TheVivo X30 and X30 Proare premium smartphones powered by the Exynos 980 SoC, which comes with an integrated 5G radio unlike either the Snapdragon 855 or the 865. There are also the first Vivo devices to run the newFunTouchOS 10based on Android 9.
Dec. 21, 2019
Flickr Appeals Users to Upgrade to Paid Tier to Save the Company
Flickr is reportedlysending out emailsto users, urging them to subscribe to its paid tier if they want the popular photo-hosting service to survive. In a distress message believed to have been sent out to millions of users, Don MacAskill, the CEO ofFlickrowner, SmugMug, said that the service is“still losing money”and desperately needs the help of caring users to survive. According to MacAskill,“Flickr needs your help. It’s still losing money. Hundreds of thousands of loyal Flickr members stepped-up and joined Flipckr Pro, for which we are eternally grateful.
Dec. 21, 2019
Foldable Motorola Razr 2019 Launch Postponed Indefinitely
In astatement to Gizmodo, the company gave an unconvincing reason to postpone the launch, saying that it was due to unexpected high demand.“Motorola has decided to adjust razr’s presale and launch timing to better meet consumer demand. We are working to determine the appropriate quantity and schedule to ensure that more consumers have access to razr at launch”. The company also failed to give a revised ETA, saying:“We do not anticipate a significant shift from our original availability timeline”.
Dec. 21, 2019
How to Regain Access to Locked or Disabled Apple ID: 4 Methods Explained
Tosafeguard an account against potential hacking, Apple immediately locks an Apple ID whenever anyone enters passwords incorrectly multiple times. Then, a popup appears on the screen saying something like“Your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons. To unlock it, you must verify your identity.”Thankfully, there are multiple methods to verify identity and regain access to a locked or disabled Apple ID. If you need help to have access to your locked account, scroll through the detailed breakdown to overcome the hurdle!
Dec. 21, 2019
How to Set Up Communication Limits for Children on iPhone and iPad
Looks like Apple is paying close attention to every criticism that is directed upon it unlike ever before. And that is turning out very good for consumers. The latest such addition from Apple is a more powerful parental control system. WhileScreen Timealready offered reliable parental controls, it lacked the tool to restrict communication for children. But with the release of iOS 13.3, the Cupertino-based company has finally filled that void. So, if you are looking for a way to rein in your unruly kid or have better control over who he/she can communicate with, this new Screen Time feature is for you.
Dec. 21, 2019
Huawei P40 Pro Could Feature Periscope Camera with 10x Optical Zoom
Though we got to know that the P40 Pro will feature a massive camera bump, the details for the different sensors it will carry was still unknown. However, famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is known for his accurate Apple tips, has now revealed an interesting detail for one of the camera sensors. Yeah, P40 Pro will be theworld’s first smartphone to offer 10x optical zoom. It will also be the highest optical zoom that a smartphone has ever offered.
Dec. 21, 2019
Instagram PWA Coming to the Microsoft Store Very Soon
Microsoft is aggressively pushing ahead with its plans to serve Progressive Web Apps via the Microsoft Store. Twitter released its PWA app last year, and now Instagram is joining the fray with the launch of its own PWA app on the Microsoft Store, as per a report fromAggiornamenti Lumia. The report suggests that Instagram is finally switching out its old OSMeta (a startup that Facebook acquired long ago to bring its iOS app to Windows) port in favor of the popular PWA app.
Dec. 21, 2019
Poco Might Launch a New Smartphone in 2020
Rumors prior to the launch of the Redmi K20-series in India claimed that the company might rebrand one of those devices as the Poco F2 in the country, but as we now know, things didn’t quite materialize that way. In fact, in what was seen as the last nail in the Poco coffin, the brand’s operational head, Jai Mani,called it quitsearlier this year, just a week after thelaunch of the Redmi K20 and K20 Proin the country.
Dec. 21, 2019
Sundar Pichai Gets $242 Million Stock Package in New Role as Alphabet CEO
“Pichai also received two other stock grants, of $120 million and $30 million, neither tied to performance but subject to his continued employment,”the report said, citing the filing. Signalling the end of an era, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin decided to relinquish their current positions in the parent company Alphabet earlier this month, making India-born Pichai the CEO of both Google and Alphabet. Pichai, who grew up in Chennai and studied engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology, holds a master’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School.
Dec. 21, 2019
This Chrome Extension Generates Creative Gmail Sign-Offs for You
If your daily work involves sending and receiving a lot of emails throughout the day, you would probably be either spending a lot of time thinking of creative ways to close an email or sticking with the generic email sign-off messages like “Sincerely”, “Best”, or “Thanks”. While the latter works fine, at times, it would feel redundant and you might sound like a robot to the recipient. Well, not anymore. Check out Good Sign-offs Gmail Extension, a Chrome extension thatoffers over 100 ways to close your mail.
Dec. 21, 2019
Facebook to Stop Using Phone Numbers for Recommending Friends
Social media giant Facebook will soon stop using its users’ phone numbers to recommend friends to them. The move comes following the company’s$5 billion settlementwith the US Federal Trade Commission earlier this year, and will see the company cut back on practices that raised a number of privacy concerns around the company. The company had started asking for users’ phone numbers in order to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on their accounts to ensure higher security and for preventing hackers from gaining access to user accounts on the platform.
Dec. 21, 2019
Apple Opens Bug Bounty Program; Will Pay $100,000 to Find iCloud Bugs
Earlier this year at the Black Hat security conference, Appleannouncedthat it’s expanding the bug bounty program (which is previously known to have only included iOS) to more of its platforms. Now, the Cupertino giant hasofficially openedits bug bounty program to all security researchers. It has been expanded to iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and even iCloud. The company has listed some critical bugs, along with their payouts, on their website but does add that“Issues that are unknown to Apple and are unique to designated developer betas and public betas, including regressions, can result in a 50% bonus payment.
Dec. 20, 2019
Best Reverse Image Search Engines, Apps, and Uses (2020)
Ever stumbled upon a really awesome picture of a new car or bike you’re unaware of and desired to read more about it? Or found an interesting picture and wanted to uncover more information on the same? Well, in such times, reverse image search engines can help you out. Reverse image search engines are special kind ofsearch engineswhich let you search using pictures instead of words. When you input an image, the search engine finds similar images along with more information on the picture.
Dec. 20, 2019
Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Set for First Unmanned Test Flight Later Today
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is all set to launch on its first unmanned test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) later today with the objective of taking commercial astronauts to space next year. Called the Orbital Flight Test (OFT), the mission is part ofNASA’s Commercial Crew Programand aims to demonstrate that the vehicle will be able to safely ferry astronauts to the ISS and back. According toSpace.com, the reusable Starliner will belaunched atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocketat 6:36 AM EST (5:06 PM IST) on Friday from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Dec. 20, 2019
Bridgefy Is a Messaging App That Lets You Chat Without Internet
If you are someone who stays in an area where mobile network services getsuspended by the government(over non-violent protests and fear of an uprising) or natural calamity hits rather frequently, then Bridgefy is an app you should not miss out on. Bridgefy is a mobile app that lets you communicate with others without the need for an Internet connection. As for how it works, the app creates a peer-to-peerBluetooth mesh networkon your phone eliminating the need for mobile data services.
Dec. 20, 2019
Chrome Adds Media Playback Controls Next to Address Bar on Windows, Mac and Linux
Chromealready shows you a speaker icon on the tab with audio playback. This makes it simpler to spot the tabs you may want to mute, close or open to skip a track you dislike. However, Google now wants to make the process even effortless and has added a“media control center”next to the address bar in Chrome 79 on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It collects all the tabs with media playback and displays them in one place.
Dec. 20, 2019
Facebook Reportedly Working on In-House OS to Replace Android
In a bid toend its increasing reliance on Android, Facebook is now reportedly said to be working on its own operating system. It’s developing the OS from scratch to power the company’s own hardware dreams – VR headsets and Portal smart home devices. That’s according to a report inThe Information, which claims that the social media giant has tasked Mark Lucovsky, the co-author of Microsoft’s Windows NT, with the project.
Dec. 20, 2019
Facebook Watch Is Gearing up to Take on YouTube with Music Video Deals
Facebook has been dreaming to take on YouTube, the largest video streaming service on planet Earth, for years and is now reported to be making a major move that will give its video-on-demand platform,Facebook Watch, a significant boost. As per aBloomberg report, the social media giant is currently negotiating a fresh music video-centric licensing deal with three major record labels including the Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group.
Dec. 20, 2019
How to Fix iMessage Not Syncing with iCloud Issue on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Probably the best way tomanage messagesacross iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is to sync them via iCloud. The cloud service not only keeps the entire chat history updated and easily accessible everywhere but also adds an extra shield so that they don’t get lost even if something untoward happens. That said, until recently, the feature had worked seamlessly on my iDevices ever since itrolled out in iOS 11.4. Something went wrong and it started ill-functioning.
Dec. 20, 2019
How to Remove Third-Party App Access from Google and Facebook
At some point, most of us have used our Facebook or Google account to playharmless quizzesand to find people who are stalking us on social media. However, in this process, we have nonchalantly handed over our account access to a multitude ofwebsitesand apps. This has allowed third-party apps to collect our personal data for years since the permission has been given permanently. So, in this article, I am going to show you to find and remove third-party app access fromGoogleand Facebook account.
Dec. 20, 2019
How to Turn Notes into Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Imagine a situation where you arejotting down your thoughts. Suddenly, you wish to remind yourself of the thoughtswhile messaging your friendor at a specific location, how would you set a reminder for them? Head into the Reminders app and then set a custom alert. Oh no, that’s rather time-consuming and also kind of old-school method! There is a pretty simple hack to turn notes into reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Dec. 20, 2019
How to Use Light Background in Notes When Using Dark Mode on iPhone
Ever sinceDark Moderolled out in iOS 13, it has (kind of) become my default option for multiple reasons. Aside from offering an easy-on-the-eyes interface, the black theme also extends the battery life. That said, the other day I was jotting down my thoughts in the stocknote-taking app. As I had enabled dark mode on my iPhone, the background of the note was pitch black which I didn’t like. And that’s when I wished to use the light background in Notes app for a relatively clean look without having to disable the system-wide dark mode on the iPhone or iPad.
Dec. 20, 2019
Huawei Mate Xs 5G With Reinforced Foldable Screen, Kirin 990 to Launch at MWC 2020
Huawei had earlier confirmed that its 2nd-gen folding smartphone will be powered by theKirin 990processor, which will be an upgrade over the Kirin 980 that powers the 1st-gen model. The rest of the tech specs of the Mate Xs remain under wraps for now but we will hopefully get more details in the coming days.Image Courtesy:Droidholic Now, Huawei will be hoping that the new screen and hinge used in the upcoming Mate X model willprove to be sturdierand prevent any of the issues that plagued the original Mate X.
Dec. 20, 2019
Indians Spend Almost 5 Hours a Day on Smartphones, Claims New Study
An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone – nearly 1,800 hours a year – and three out of four respondents said if smartphone usage continues at this rate, it is likely to impact their mental or physical health, a survey revealed on Friday. More than half of the respondents have never tried toswitch off from their social handlesand confessed to not being able to live without their phones while almost all respondents preferred having virtual conversations with friends and relatives, said the joint survey by Cybermedia Research (CMR) with Chinese smartphone maker Vivo.
Dec. 20, 2019
PornHub is Doing God’s Work by Shedding Light on Android Distribution Numbers
Google’s feeble control over Android update rollout has often been rebuked on stage by Apple to promote timely and widespread iOS updates year after year. The company has managed to save face this year by completely stopping the practice of sharing its latest Android distribution numbers each month. It’s beenover six monthssince the company officially revealed what percentage of users are using which version of Android. We are still waiting onGoogleto release the newest figures but an unusual source is here to address the elephant in the room.
Dec. 20, 2019
Positionstack: Forward and Reverse Geocoding REST API
Whether you are a business or an app developer that needs a robust and scalable forward and reverse geocoding API, you should check out Positionstack. It offers an affordable and easy-to-use API interface for global forward and reverse geocoding in real-time. Most services provide good forward geocoding API features, however, there are very few that also nail the reverse geocoding. If you are not familiar with the terms, forward geocoding is the process of looking up a plain-text address or place name while the reverse geocoding is performed by passing latitude and longitude values of the desired location to the API.
Dec. 20, 2019
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 Chips to Be Manufactured by TSMC, Not Samsung
Well-known American chipmaker Qualcomm has reportedly made alast-minute decision to go with TSMC(Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) instead of Samsung to manufacture its next-gen flagship Snapdragon 865 chipset. According toBusiness Koreareport, Qualcomm made the decision to refrain from using Samsung Electronics’ foundry because it was concerned about sharing its chip-related intellectual properties with the South Korean company. As explained in the report, commercial manufacturing of ICs and processors require the fabless and foundry companies to collaborate and share sensitive intellectual property, including detailed chip designs and more.
Dec. 20, 2019
Realme X50 5G Will Support Enhanced VOOC 4.0; Charge Battery from 0-70% in 30 Minutes
Ahead of its expected launch next month, the Realme X50 has been teased extensively by the company over the past few days, confirming many of its cool new features. Now, in anew poston Weibo earlier today, the company has revealed thatX50 5G will support an ‘Enhanced’ version of its VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technologythat will apparently charge the battery from 0 to 70 percent in just 30 minutes. The company has also claimed that fast charging speed won’t come at the cost of safety, thanks to built-in monitoring features.
Dec. 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 Lineup Rumored to Sport 48MP Telephoto Camera
The Galaxy S11 lineup isrumored to sport a 108MP primary cameraas part of a quad-cam setup that’s also expected to include a telephoto camera. While we already knew that much from earlier reports, a new tweet from tipster Ice Universe(@Universe Ice)now suggests that the sensor beneath the telephoto lens in all the Galaxy S11 devices including the S11, S11 Plus, and the S11e will be“at least”a 48MP unit. The tipster doesn’t go into any more details on the subject, which means the exact identity and use-case of the 48MP telephoto camera remains a bit of mystery as of now.
Dec. 20, 2019
Xiaomi-Backed Huami to Unveil Its First Truly Wireless Earbuds at CES 2020
Huami has confirmed today that it will hold a global launch event on January 7 to debut products under 3 new categories. And one of them will be the audio segment, which the company intends to step foot into with the launch of its first-ever truly wireless earbuds. The earbuds will sport features such as noise-blocking, health rate monitoring (especially useful for gym-goers and athletes), and special design. Apart from the wireless earbuds, Huami is also going tointroduce a ‘special futuristic category’ for health enthusiasts.
Dec. 19, 2019
Xiaomi, Tencent Violating User Privacy, Warns Chinese Government
The Chinese government has released a list of at least 41 apps and services that it says violate regulations on data collection. The list includes apps from some of the biggest and most well-known technology companies in the country, including Xiaomi, Tencent and Sina Weibo. The move is part of anongoing crackdownon illegal data-collection by tech companies, with added emphasis on the most popular software that are used by tens of millions of people around the country.
Dec. 19, 2019
Airtel Partners with Lionsgate to Bring Premium Content to India
The partnership will give Airtel customers access to a deep portfolio of Lionsgate feature films content, which will be available on Airtel Xstream app and web platforms, Airtel said, adding that its Xstream app has a catalogue of over 10,000 movies and shows along with 400 TV channels. The content will be available in multiple Indian languages and spread across the horror, comedy, drama, action, thriller, documentary and other genres.
Dec. 19, 2019
Apple, Amazon, and Google Join Together to Build Better Smart Home Products
In a partnership of unlikely members in thesmart home space, Apple, Amazon, andGooglehave joined together with the Zigbee Alliance to create a new working group that aims to build smart home and IoT products that will play nice with each other. The group will develop and promote a new royalty-free connectivity standard that will increase compatibility among smart home products while ensuring security. The group has christened this project “Project Connected Home over IP” or Project CHIP.
Dec. 19, 2019
AutoFill Passwords Not Working on iPhone and iPad? Here’s the Fix
iCloud Keychain makes passwords management for apps and websites a painless exercise. The stockpassword managernot only securely stores all the sensitive information across iDevices but also auto-fills information like social log-ins, Wi-Fi passwords, credit cards, Safari usernames, and apps/websites passwords. That said, passwords autofill feature isn’t working on iPhone and iPad for some users. Having been on this wrong side of the problem quite a few times, I can tell the areas where the culprits may be hiding.
Dec. 19, 2019
Aviationstack API: Real-time Flight Status & Global Aviation Data API
Millions of passengers use flights to go from one end of the globe to another with more than 100,000 flights taking off and landing every day. Aviation is a giant industry and if you are a business that is planning to enter this industry, you need to have a robust system that not only tracks flights but also gives you real-time information on airports, airline routes, and more. Another data point that is crucial to the business is the flight history data.
Dec. 19, 2019
Chrome Web Store Removes Avast, AVG Extensions For Spying on Users
Googlehas removed multipleChrome extensionsby security software firm, Avast, from theChromeWeb Store following similar actions from Mozilla and Opera, after those add-ons were found to be collecting far more user data than it is necessary to implement their advertised functionalities. While Google is yet to officially announce anything on the matter,NDTV saysthat the list of banished extensions include Avast SafePrice, Avast Online Security and AVG SafePrice. Beebom has verified that none of the aforementioned extensions are available on the Chrome web-store any more, but we cannot independently confirm when they were removed from the platform.
Dec. 19, 2019
Here’s a First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2
The Korean giant has been rumored to introduce aMotorola Razr-style clamshell designand make its foldable a lot more affordable with the second iteration. If today’s massive leak proves to be true, then we are certainly getting both. Chinese media has given us afirst lookat what seems to be the Galaxy Fold 2. Before we take a closer look at the inside foldable screen (additional image below), let us quickly talk about what we find on the exterior.
Dec. 19, 2019
Huawei P40, P40 Pro Renders Appear Online with Curved Display, Huge Camera Bump
Thanks to 91Mobiles and reliable tipster @OnLeaks, we have got our first look at the new“never seen”design of the Huawei P40 Pro. The device is expected tofeature a curved OLED displayup-front (with a 120Hz refresh rate) and no, it’s not a waterfall screen like the Mate 30 Pro. Huawei, as per @OnLeaks, will bake a quad-curved display on its upcoming flagship. You can see below one of the edges of the display, which is expected to be curved on all four sides.
Dec. 19, 2019
[UPDATE: Live Images] Oppo Reno 3, Reno 3 Pro 5G with Quad-Cameras Teased Online
[UPDATE | 19th Dec, 12:30PM] – Oppo already gave us an official look at the Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro (also seen in several online listings) butlive imagesof the higher-end Reno 3 Pro 5G have now leaked online. You can see in the images below thatOppo Reno 3 Pro 5G willsport a dual-curved displaywith a punch-hole camera on the front. It would also boast a 90Hz refresh rate, according to the leaks.
Dec. 19, 2019
Jio Fiber Top-up Vouchers With up to 2,000GB High-Speed Data Announced
Believed to have been firstreported by TelecomTalkon Wednesday, the new vouchers can be bought from the official Jio website or via the MyJio app, much the same way one buys vouchers for their mobile Jio connections. The service, which offers up to Gigabit speeds, have been in the news over the past several years, but unlike Jio’s mobile plans, hasn’t yet managed to take the market by storm because of the relatively less-lucrative pricing when compared to its biggest competitors.
Dec. 19, 2019
Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Suspend Services in Many Delhi Areas to Curb Anti-CAA Protests
As anti-CAA protests gained momentum on Thursday, the Delhi Police wrote to all major mobile carries in the country, including Airtel, Jio, MTNL, BSNL and Vodafone Idea, to stop all communication services in many parts of the national capital. The letter written by the Delhi Police to the operators said:“In view of the prevailing law and order situation, it is hereby directed that communication of all types, i.e. voice, sms and Internet be halted”.
Dec. 19, 2019
Redmi 9 With MediaTek Helio G70 SoC to Launch Q1, 2020: Report
The report further claims that the device will be powered by MediaTek’s yet-unannounced Helio G70 SoC and sport a 6.6-inch ‘Dot Notch’ display, which is Xiaomi-speak for screens with apunch-hole cutoutfor the front-facing selfie-cam. It will also apparently be offered in a 4GB+64GB variant, although, the base model may have a less impressive configuration. The rest of the info regarding the Redmi 9, including its tech specs, pricing and availability details, remain unknown as of now, but we’ll hopefully get to know more in the coming days.
Dec. 19, 2019
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB-C Pendrive Launched in India
Western Digital has recently launched the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C Pendrive with a swivel design. The new pendrive is aimed at smartphones, and according to Western Digital, is meant for“premium consumers to create, manage andpreserve their digital content.” As mentioned above, the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go pendrive comes with a swivel design, with a USB-C connector on one end, and a USB Type-A connector on the other, allowing users to transfer data between their USB Type-C smartphones, tablets (such as the iPad Pro), MacBooks and computers using USB Type-C ports or Type-A ports.
Dec. 19, 2019
Spotify ‘Tastebuds’ Will Let You Discover Music from Your Friends’ Playlists
Spotify is reportedly testing a new social feature that will allow users to discover new music based on what their friends are listening to. CalledTastebuds, the feature is believed to have been originally discovered by renowned software reverse engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, who says she found multiple references to Tastebuds within the apps’s codebase which suggests that it would enable users to“discover music through friends whose taste you trust”. According to Wong, the feature can be accessed from both the Home/Browse sections on the Spotify app, as well as the Library tab.
Dec. 19, 2019
Twitter’s New iPad Interface Is Nice, but It Could Be Better
For the longest time, Twitter’s iPad app has been little more than an absolute waste of screen real estate with the app showing a single timeline feed on the screen along with whitespace on both sides of the timeline. That problem was especially annoying in landscape mode. The social media website is now making amends to the atrocious design choices it has made so far on iPads with a new UI rolling out to the Twitter app on iPads.
Dec. 19, 2019
Xiaomi YouPin Lands on Indiegogo with Smart Toothbrush, Foldable Treadmill
Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform YouPin is well-known to be home tosome amazing, as well asweird products— ranging from home goods, personal care to smart home devices. The biggest shortcoming of the platform will, however, have to be that it is restricted to China. Now, Xiaomi YouPin seems to know that there’s a huge demand for its crowdfund projects outside its home country, thus, it is going international. YouPin has now landed on popular crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, starting with just two products – the WakingPad R1 Pro foldable treadmill and Oclean X Pro Smart Toothbrush.
Dec. 19, 2019
Instagram Influencers Can No Longer Promote Vapes, Cigarettes, or Guns
Facebook has today announced that it’s getting more strict with the content that influencers can promote on Instagram. The company is specifically coming down on content that promotes products such as vapes, cigarettes, or guns, marking the first time the company has placed restrictions on what influencers can create sponsored posts about. It’s noteworthy that even before this restriction on influencers Instagram did not allow brands to run advertisements for vapes, cigarettes, and guns.
Dec. 18, 2019
Xiaomi-Backed Ninebot Unveils e-Bikes with NFC, GPS and More
Ninebot eScooter Starting off with the e-scooter, it will be sold in five different variants, including the E80C, E90, E100, E125 and E200P. Powered by the outdated lead acid battery technology, the E80C will likely be the cheapest one of the lot, offering a top speed of 51 kmph and a maximum range of 90kms. The presumed top-end model, the E200P, will feature a 54Ah Lithium-ion battery with atop speed of 100 kmphand an impressive range of 200kms.
Dec. 18, 2019
[UPDATE: Launched in India] Nokia 2.3 with MediaTek Helio A22, Dual-Cameras Goes Official
[UPDATE | 18th Dec, 5:15 PM] – Just a couple weeks after its official unveiling, Nokia 2.3 has launched in India today with anunreasonable price tag of Rs 8,199. It’s for the 2GB+32GB configuration, which is the only one and will go on sale starting 27 December next week. You can buy the Nokia 2.3 from the company’s online store and popular offline retail stores. Right off the bat, without testing the device and just based on the specs alone, I would suggest you to stay away from Nokia 2.
Dec. 18, 2019
Apex Legends Global Series With $3 Million Prize Pool Starts January 2020
The series will be sub-divided into ‘Online Tournaments’ open to all participants, ‘Challenger Events’ meant for local talents, ‘Premier Events’ pitting the top online competitors from each global region against one another and the flagship ‘Majors’, where the best teams from around the world would compete for the largest prize pools. All Apex Legends Global Series Majors and Premier Events, along with some Online Tournaments, will be live-streamed, allowing fans to follow the proceedings online.
Dec. 18, 2019
Apple’s New Mac Pro is Surprisingly Easy to Repair and Upgrade
Given Apple’s reputation, the blog says it was pleasantly surprised by its findings, calling the modular nature of the device a ‘Fixmas Miracle’. According to the teardown, the side panel of the Mac Pro case is not only easy to open, but its components are also easy to take apart and reassemble without the needs for specialized tools. In fact, as pointed out by9to5Mac, some of the components, including the RAM, can even be upgraded with standard off-the-shelf components for repairs or replacements.
Dec. 18, 2019
YouTube Music Now Has Spotify Like Personalised Playlists
YouTube’s music streaming service ‘YouTube Music’ has now added a new feature in an attempt to make the platform more useful for its users. The streaming service now serves its users personalised playlists alongside all the regular content it has been showing up for all this time. These playlists, titled ‘Your Mix’, ‘Discover Mix’, and ‘New Release Mix’, look very much as if they were inspired by Spotify’s excellent recommendations based personalised playlists, including the ‘Discover Weekly’ playlist that I’ve personally found to be one of the best at recommending new music that’s very much to my liking.
Dec. 18, 2019
Facebook Admits to Tracking Users Even with Location Permission Off
Complaints from users, often dismissed as paranoia or elaborate conspiracy theories,have long claimedthat Facebook’s mobile apps on both Android and iOS track the location of users even when the ‘Location’ permission is turned off, but the company has now officially admitted that it does, in fact, know where its users have been and what they’ve been up to in spite of them explicitly stopping the app from accessing their location.
Dec. 18, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Lite Official Images Leaked with Rectangular Camera Bump
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 lineup is rumored to welcome a new variant –the Galaxy Note 10 Litefor quite some time. We’ve been hearing chatter about the smartphone for weeks but today we have gotten an official look at the Note 10 Lite, thanks to leaked marketing materialpublished by WinFuture. As you can see in the image above, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will feature a flat display up-front with a centered punch-hole selfie camera.
Dec. 18, 2019
Gboard’s Latest Update Locked Android Users out of Their Phones
Gboard is possibly the best stock keyboard on Android. It includes anumber of amazing featuresand works well enough for me to be using it for the past 3-odd years. A recent update, however, seems to be crashing Gboard on Android for some users. And not just that, it’s even making it impossible for users to log into their devices. Gboard recently bagged a new update through the Play Store and nowRedditandsocial mediaare now flooded with reports of the keyboard crashing.
Dec. 18, 2019
How to Create a Local Account on Windows 10 During Setup
Create a Local Account on Windows 10 During Setup The key is to not provide internet access to the PC so that it will be forced to offer an option for a local account. Here is how you can circumvent Microsoft’s online setup process. 1.If you are using an Ethernet connection, make sure to unplug it from your computer before setting up Windows 10. 2.If you are usingWiFiand have already connected your PC to an access point then either turn off your router for a while or restart your PC and click on “Skip” in the Network window.
Dec. 18, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Tops the DxOMark Camera Reviews Chart
If you’ve been keeping track of recent smartphone launches, you would already know that DxOMarkreviewed the Huawei Mate 30 Proright after its launch earlier in September. The phone took the top spot but was matched by the penta-cameraMi Note 10soon after. The story doesn’t end there though and we now have a new camera king, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G. Before we talk a bit more about DxOMark’s review, here’s a quick recap of the camera specifications for the Mate 30 Pro 5G.
Dec. 18, 2019
India Among Top Nations Attacked by Ransomware in 2019
Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Security identified three families as the most notorious — Ryuk, Purga and Stop. India was attacked by all three groups of ransomware — 5.84 per cent by Ryuk, 0.80 per cent by Purga and 10.10 per cent by Stop. Ryuk appeared on the threat landscape more than a year ago and has since been active all over the world, both in public and in the private sector.
Dec. 18, 2019
Indian Railways Starts Selling Water Made from Air for Just ₹5 per Litre
In a new initiative towards water conservation and environmental protection, the Indian Railways has installed an ‘atmospheric water generator’ in the Secunderabad Railway Station. The machine, called ‘Meghdoot’ uses moisture-laden air to collect water, passes it through filtration stages and remineralises it for consumption. The information was shared by Minister of Railways, Piyush Goyal on Twitter. Meghdoot has been built under the Make in India initiative of the Indian government by Maithri Aquatech.
Dec. 18, 2019
Instagram Expands Fact-Checking Feature Globally to Combat Fake News
As part of its ongoing efforts tocombat misinformationon its platform, Instagram has announced that it is expanding itsfact-checking programglobally to allow fact-checking organizations around the world to assess and rate misinformation on its platform. As part of the plan, the company on Monday said it is working with fact-checkers around the world to help identify, review and label bogus posts. In an officialblog postexplaining its stance, the company said:“Today’s expansion is an important step in our ongoing efforts to fight misinformation on Instagram.
Dec. 18, 2019
Instagram’s New ‘Layout’ Feature Lets You Post Multiple Photos in One Story
Instagram has started rolling out a new feature calledLayoutthat will let users include multiple photos in a single Story. Announced via a tweet a few hours earlier, the feature will be a part ofInstagram Storiesand, will enable users to post between two to six images in a grid to convey their message. The option, which will be nestled within the main camera software of Instagram, is being rolled out globally, so it should reach all users in the coming days.
Dec. 18, 2019
PUBG Lite on PC Teased to Get Vikendi Snow Map Soon
PUBG Lite on PC has been rushing to bring its game experience close to the official battle royale title on Steam. It has alsointroduced a number of firstssuch as Team Deathmatch mode over the past few months. And while gamers had been waiting for Erangel 2.0 (the redesign) to arrive in PUBG Lite, the developers have today shared even better news. The one official map that had been missing from the game will finally be added to PUBG Lite really soon – possibly during the holidays before the end of this year.
Dec. 18, 2019
TRAI Postpones Abolition of Interconnection Fees by One Year
Following persistent protests from Airtel and Vodafone Idea, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hasdecidedto defer its plan to abolish the controversialInterconnection Usage Charge(IUC) that operators pay each other for calls made from one network to another. The zero-IUC regime, which was to go into effect from January 1st, will be put on hold for one more year, TRAI said in an official announcement on Tuesday. The decision means that carriers will have tocontinue paying IUC chargesof 6 paise per minute for calls from their network to those of their rivals.
Dec. 18, 2019
Wi-Charge Announces the PowerPuck to Wirelessly Charge Devices Upto 30 Feet Away
If the first thing that comes to your mind with wireless charging is the fact that it’s even more restrictive than wired charging thanks to all the precise positioning onwireless charging padsand whatnot, well this is something you might like reading about. Wi-Charge hastoday announcedits new ultra-compact PowerPuck that the company claims can wirelessly charge compatible devices from up to 30 feet away. The company is aiming the charger towards smart and IoT devices.
Dec. 18, 2019
10 Best Event Planning Apps for iPhone and Android
Perfect event planning requires a pragmatic approach. On top of the right planning, it demands a seamless execution of all the structured tasks – shunning last-minute hiccups. But then again, it’s much easier said than done, isn’t it? And this is where the need to have an event planner becomes paramount so that there is always a happy ending rather than chaos at the culmination of an event. So, whether you are gearing up to host an excitingChristmasparty or light up the new year with plenty of merry-making or celebrate a huge windfall for your company, the best event planning apps for iPhone and Android can go a long way in making the show memorable.
Dec. 18, 2019
Entry-Level Galaxy A01 With 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage Officially Unveiled
On-board sensors include a proximity sensor, a light sensor and an accelerometer. No other sensors, including the all-important gyroscope, are listed on the official spec-sheet, which might be an indication that Samsung is getting back to its old bad habits of leaving out important hardware to cut costs and/or artificially differentiating between its offerings at the mid-range and entry-level. That particular strategy backfired badly with the catastrophicfailure of the Galaxy J-series, so one would hope that the company would not jeopardize thesuccess of its Galaxy A lineupby going back to its old ways.
Dec. 17, 2019
Realme Enters India’s Financial Sector with Realme PaySa
Realme iswitnessing strong growthin the smartphone segment in India but it wants to closely follow and possibly beat Xiaomi in every other segment as well. Xiaomi recentlytook the wraps offits personal loan platform Mi Credit in India. Now, Realme today also entered the country’s financial sector with the launch of Realme PaySa. Realme PaySa (stylized as Realme Payसा) is described as India’s first full-stack financial services platform. The service has been unveiledin partnership with Oppo’s fintech arm FinShell(as seen in the header image above) and its CEO Varun Sridhar will lead Realme PaySa efforts in the country.
Dec. 17, 2019
90% of Netflix’s Growth Came from Outside the United States
As Netflix matures as one of the dominant streaming services in the world, the company is also observing that one of its biggest markets — the US — is saturating and the company is seeing slowing growth in the country. In fact, according to Netflix’s reports earlier this year, the company lost 126,000 subscribers — a first for the company since it first started streaming content. However, even as growth slows down for Netflix in the US, the company is seeing growth outside its home country.
Dec. 17, 2019
[UPDATE] OnePlus Schedules ‘Special Event’ for CES 2020 Next Year
[UPDATE | 17th Dec, 4:15 PM] – Earlier last week, OnePlus revealed that it will be attending its first CES convention next year. It didn’t say what it intends to bring to the table while sending out invites but has now confirmed to show off its first-ever concept phone –OnePlus Concept One. Now, I know that name doesn’t really stand out and is straightforward, but what can we expect from this concept phone?
Dec. 17, 2019
Apple Arcade Annual Plan Launched at Rs 999 in India
Apple Arcadelaunched on September 19with less than the 100 titles the Cupertino giant had originally promised, but the companyadded a number of new titleslast month to bring the total number of available games to 100. The service, which is available exclusively on Apple hardware, including iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TV. The service has some great games on offer, including Agent Intercept, Sonic Racing, Oceanhorn 2 and more. Most of the games also support PS4 and Xbox One controllers that can bepaired with iPhonesfor an enhanced gaming experience.
Dec. 17, 2019
Chrome OS May Finally Get a Dedicated Media Player
Chrome OS developers are apparently working on a dedicated media app that might soon replace the Files app as the platform’s default media player. That’saccording to ChromeStory, which says aSystem Web App (SWA) called ‘Media App’has shown up in the latest build ofChrome OSCanary channel that was rolled out recently. It is, however, still in the very early stages of development with a rudimentary UI and basic playback options for audio and video files.
Dec. 17, 2019
Garmin Working on Solar-Powered ‘Instinct 2’ Smartwatch
Garmin is apparently doubling down on green energy, with latest reports suggesting that the company may be working on yet another solar-powered smartwatch that would be the second such offering from the company after theFenix 6X Pro. Believed to have been firstreported by TizenHelp, the upcoming smartwatch was originally mentioned in a leaked firmware update, which revealed that the device will be called theGarmin Instinct 2 Solar. The firmware also reveals that it would come with other improvements over the first-gen model, including the addition of a the blood oxygen sensor (Pulse Ox) that is used to measure blood oxygen saturation in the human body.
Dec. 17, 2019
Google Translate May Soon Get ‘Continuous Translation’ For Voice Inputs
Google Assistant’s ‘Interpreter Mode’, which allows the software to translate conversations in real-time,finally started rolling outto smartphones and tablets after being rolled out onGoogle Homesmart speakers and displays earlier this year. However, the tech giant is now also believed to be working on a similar functionality for its Google Translate app, enabling users to interact with folks who don’t speak their language. Believed to have been originallyspottedby renowned software reverse engineer, Jane Manchung Wong, the new feature is a real-time translation functionality that translates speeches without interruption to facilitate a conversation between two people who don’t speak each other’s language.
Dec. 17, 2019
Here’s a First Look at Realme’s Own Customised UI Based on ColorOS 7
At itsRealme X2 launch eventin New Delhi, the company gave us a first look at its own custom “Realme UI” that’s closer to stock Android but is still based on Oppo’sColorOS 7software experience. We have been referring to this update asRealmeOSfor some time now but I will now refer to it as Realme UI going forward. Realme first revealed that it’s working on a custom UI, which will be closer to the stock Android experience, back in July earlier this year.
Dec. 17, 2019
How to Improve Privacy on Windows 10 Using ShutUp10
Of late, Microsoft has been very aggressive about its push to replace the local account on Windows 10 with an online account. In fact,recent reportssuggest that the local account option is no longer available on the Windows 10 setup screen. All this points to one thing that Microsoft needs more user data and there can’t be a better product than Windows 10 to monetize it. The data can help the company to push tailored ads bringing extra revenue while also getting an insight into consumer behavior.
Dec. 17, 2019
India to Bring Broadband Access to All Villages by 2022; to Invest ₹7 Lakh Crores
India has been making strides to become a digital economy over the past few years. We have seen mobile subscribers grow to 117 crores, with around 10GB Internet data being consumed on average today. Now, the central government aims to further digitization in India andbring ‘affordable and universal’ Internet accessto every corner with the launch of the National Broadband Mission. The project is assumed tosee aninvestment of Rs. 7 lakh crores, coming from both the government and private sectors together in the next 3 to 4 years.
Dec. 17, 2019
Netflix Earned $1Bn in Revenues From Asia Pacific in First 3 Quarters of 2019
With the US market getting more saturated with every passing year, Netflix is looking abroad for growth, and so far at least, the strategyseems to be paying rich dividends.According to the company’s filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Asia Pacific (APAC) region was the fastest growing region for the company, accounting for $1 billion in total revenues during the first three quarters of this year. However, for all that progress, the number still amounts to just 9 percent of the company’s total subscriber base, making it the smallest part of its global business.
Dec. 17, 2019
Realme Buds Air with Touch Controls, Wireless Charging Launched at Rs. 3,999
Ever since its inception, Realme has been following its arch-nemesis Xiaomi’s lead in the India market. The Oppo spin-off company is looking to establish itself as a ‘tech lifestyle’ brand and its fledgling audio accessory segment is the first point of assault. Realme has gone fromwired to neckband-styleand now true wireless earbuds with the launch of the Realme Buds Air. Realme Buds Air: Specs and Features Realme may have gone ahead and cloned the most popular truly wireless earbuds – the Apple AirPods.
Dec. 17, 2019
10,000+ London Drivers Register With Ola Ahead of Launch
Indian cab hailing company, Ola, on Tuesday said that more than 10,000 private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers in London have registered with the platform within three weeks ofannouncing its plansto start operations in the city. In an attempt toincentivize drivers to sign-up for Ola, the company had extended a first of its kind offer that enabled drivers to enjoy zero percent commission for the first two months after the launch, thus, allowing them to retain 100 percent of their earnings from the platform during the period.
Dec. 17, 2019
Realme X2 with Snapdragon 730G, 30W VOOC Charging Launched at Rs. 16,999
Realme had been teasing the launch of a Snapdragon 730G variant of its64MP camera-laden Realme XTfor months now. And today, the Chinese giant has finally launched the much-awaited ‘Realme X2’ (previously known asRealme XT 730G) in India. It has been priced pretty aggressively to take on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and completely annihilate its competition (ahem..Redmi K20) in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment. Realme X2: Specs and Features Realme X2 boasts the exact same design as the Realme XT.
Dec. 17, 2019
Redmi 7A Now Getting MIUI 11 in India
Xiaomilaunched the Redmi 7Aback in July this year for a price of Rs. 5,999 and the company has today started rolling out the latest edition of its custom MIUI 11 to the budget smartphone. According to reports, Redmi 7A users in India have started receiving the MIUI 11 update notifications on their smartphones. With MIUI 11, Xiaomi is bringing a lot of new features to smartphones, including things like a refreshed minimal design language throughout the system’s UI, dynamic sound effects, and more.
Dec. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Launches ‘Mi Step Out Backpack’ at Rs 249 in India
Xiaomi has just added a new product toits lifestyle offeringsin India with the launch of the newMi Step Out Backpackin the country. The device is built out of 600D polyester fabric with water-repellent multi-coating that would protect its contents in a light shower. The device offers 12 liters of total storage and, comes with 2 zipper pockets that the company says can house notebooks, gym gear, travel essentials and more.
Dec. 17, 2019
‘JBL Reflect Eternal’ Solar-Powered Headphones May Offer Unlimited Playback
JBL has been working on a pair of solar-powered headphones that might never have to be plugged into the wall socket. That’s because the company says the device will offer ‘virtually unlimited’ playback time, as it doesn’t actually need direct sunlight to charge the batteries. CalledJBL Reflect Eternal, the device promises to be a revolutionary addition to the company’s popular ‘Reflect’ series ofpremium headphonesand, comes with a technology that allows it to juice-up its batteries from any light source, including artificial indoor lighting.
Dec. 16, 2019
Zomato in Advanced Talks to Buy UberEats in India: Report
The online food delivery industry in India is set for consolidation as Uber is reportedly in advanced stages of negotiations to sell the India operation of UberEats to rival Zomato. According to aTechCrunch reporton Monday, the deal“currently values UberEats’ India business at around $400 million”. As part of the deal, Uber may invest between $150 to $200 million in Zomato, the report claimed, citing sources familiar with the negotiations. When contacted, Zomato refused to either confirm or deny the report, saying it“does not comment on rumors or speculations”.
Dec. 16, 2019
3 Ways to Reset Screen Time Passcode on iPhone in iOS 13
To prevent anyone from having unauthorized access toScreen Timesetting, I prefer to use a 4-digit passcode to lock it. As the Screen Time passcode is different from my iPhone passcode (a 6-digit alphanumeric passcode), it, unfortunately, slipped out of mind. Damn it! That’s how my struggle to recover Screen Time passcode began. Along the way, I found some helpful ways to reset Screen Time passcode on iPhone and iPad. If you are reading this article, I assume you have also forgotten the passcode and are desperately trying to reset it.
Dec. 16, 2019
Disney+ Installed on 22 Million Mobile Devices: Report
When Disney announced plans to launch a streaming service, there was little doubt about how huge this could be in the streaming world that’s currently mostly dominated by Netflix and Prime Video. However, within 24 hours of launch, Disney+ had a whopping10 million subscribers, so many in fact, that the service suffered massive outages. Now, further strengthening the opinion that Disney+ is indeed on its way to being one of the biggest players in the streaming industry is a new report from Apptopia which claims that the streaming app has been downloaded 22 million times on mobile devices, and has 9.
Dec. 16, 2019
Google Maps Now Helps Users Find EV Chargers They Can Use
With electric cars becoming a more common sight on the roads, one would think that charging an EV would become easier. However, with many companies using proprietary charging plugs for their cars, the problem of finding an EV charging station that’s actually compatible with your car is only getting worse. Google Maps has already had a feature that can show electric car owners EV charging stations around them so they can quickly top-up their car’s range while on the go.
Dec. 16, 2019
Google Praises India’s UPI Platform; Wants US Federal Bank to Replicate It
In a thumbs up to Indian government’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) scheme,Googlehas written to the US Federal Reserve Board detailing the successful example of UPI-based digital payment (i.e Google Pay) in India in order to build “FedNow” – a new interbank real-time gross settlement service (RTGS) for faster digital payments in the US. In a letter written by Mark Isakowitz, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, US and Canada, Google, the company said it worked closely with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the payment regulator by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to build Google Pay for the Indian market.
Dec. 16, 2019
Honor AM115 Half In-Ear Earphones Launched in India at Rs. 399
Honor is expected to further beef up its smartphone portfolio in India with new launches, possibly theHonor 9X and 9X Pro, really soon. The Chinese giant haslaunched a super affordable AM115 half in-ear wired earphonein the meantime. Honor AM115 half in-ear earphones, as you can in the image below, sport a plastic build and are resemblant to Apple’s wired Earpods. I’m not really a fan of plastic earbuds and prefer silicon in-ear style earphones.
Dec. 16, 2019
How to Enable Dark Mode in Gmail on iPhone and Android
Dark modehas finally caught up with the masses as almost every app has embraced the feature to enhance the user experience. Expectedly, Gmail doesn’t want to be left too far behind either. Google recently updated thepopular email appto roll out the much-awaited dark theme. As I like to take a quick glance at the recent emails and respond to some important ones before closing the eyes, I welcome this new addition wholeheartedly.
Dec. 16, 2019
How to Fix ‘We Can’t Sign Into Your Account’ Error on Windows 10
Ofmany issues related to Windows 10, I have personally been at the receiving end of this error: We Can’t Sign Into Your Account. It’s a frustrating issue that locks you out of your account, folders and valuable files. And the sad part is that it has been occurring for years, yet Microsoft has not been able to patch this widely reported issue. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can get your account back without losing any files.
Dec. 16, 2019
How to Limit Finder Search to Current Folder on Mac
Especially when searching for a specific file or folder, I want the search to be as precise as possible. The search bar in everyFinderwindow is set to search an entire system, which seems a bit odd – to say the least. However, slightly hidden within Finder preferences is an option to limit the search to a current folder on macOS. If you haven’t yet discovered thislittle known Mac feature, now is the right time to unravel it.
Dec. 16, 2019
Instagram Rolling Out ‘Caption Warning’ Feature to Prevent Bullying, Hate Speech
Facebook-owned Instagram is extending its anti-bullying tool to prompt users to refrain from posting hurtful captions on photos and videos. As part of the plan, the social media giant is rolling out theCaption Warningfeature globally in a bid to clamp down on abusive and hateful messages on its platform. The move is the latest in a series of actions on cyberbullying by social networks todeal with hate speechand abusive conduct which can be especially harmful to young users.
Dec. 16, 2019
10 Best Guitar Courses Online for Learning Guitar
Many people take up guitar lessons and leave it within the first few weeks. The main reason behind them quitting guitar is that they are not following a structured class. Following unstructured guitar classes may lead to frustration when the student doesn’t see any tangible progress. That’s why taking a professional guitar course is always preferable to just winging it. But high prices and time commitment may discourage you from taking up a guitar class.
Dec. 16, 2019
Realme on Track to Sell 15Mn Phones in 2019; Aims to Double Sales Next Year
Launched last year in India as an online-only brand to compete against the likes of Xiaomi and Asus in the burgeoning mid-range smartphone market, Realme, has become one of the biggest names in the segment in India and beyond. The company now operates in 20 markets globally,including China, Southeast Asia, Russia, and Europe. However, India continues to be the single largest market for Realme, having sold 5.2 million smartphones just during the festive shopping season this Diwali.
Dec. 16, 2019
Realme X2 India Prices Leaked Ahead of Tomorrow’s Launch
Realme is set to launch the much-awaited Realme X2 (previously known as the Realme XT 730G) in India at an event in New Delhi tomorrow. We already know everything about the smartphone, thanks to itsChina debuta couple of months ago. Our only anticipation from tomorrow’s event were the price and availability details but they now seem to have leaked online a day ahead of launch. Well-known and usually reliable Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal hastaken to Twitterto share what seems to be an image from Realme X2’s launch rehearsal.
Dec. 16, 2019
SwiftKey Keyboard App Crosses 500 Million Installs on Play Store
SwiftKey, the cult keyboard app on Android which introduced swipe-to-type on smartphones before it was copied bymost other competitors, has crossed 500 million downloads on the Play Store. As pointed out byAndroid Police, the app is available as a pre-installed software on devices from some of the biggest Android vendors around the world, including Samsung and Huawei, contributing massively to its user base. The latest version of the app on iOS also added a Voice Typing option and a trending GIFs section to the GIF panel.
Dec. 16, 2019
Vivo X30, X30 Pro with Exynos 980 and Quad-Cameras Launched Starting at 3298 Yuan
The much-awaited Vivo X30 series was finally unveiled at a launch event in China. The phone maker today introduced its first smartphonepowered by a 5Gintegrated chipset, which is theSamsung Exynos 980. Both the Vivo X30 and X30 Pro feature this chipset, along with the tiniest punch-hole camera design, quad rear-cameras, and Flash Charge support. Vivo X30: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Vivo X30 and X30 Pro boast a glass sandwich build with an aluminum frame.
Dec. 16, 2019
Xiaomi May Lose Top Spot in Indian Smartphone Market in 2020
Speaking of Xiaomi’s prospects of retaining the No.1 position next year, he said that“looking at the potential and how Xiaomi is positioned, it seems difficult for the brand to retain the honours”.“It is now on a defensive mode”, he added.“As Realme comes with new offerings in the mid-tier and premium segment, and OPPO and Vivo also unveil plans to go premium, Xiaomi faces an uphill battle”, Ram agreed. To retain their numero uno position, Xiaomi would need to go beyond its existing brand imagery and also consolidate its offline play, Ram said.
Dec. 16, 2019
PhonePe Crosses 5 Billion Transactions, Grows 5X in One Year
Digital payments platform PhonePe on Friday announced that it has crossed 5 billion transactions on its app. Bengaluru-headquartered PhonePe crossed the one-billion transaction milestone in November last year and has grown a phenomenal 5 times in just one year, the company said in a statement. “Our journey over the last 4 years has been incredible, not just in terms of the growth of the platform, but also in realizing the social impact that payments and financial services can create,”said Sameer Nigam, Founder and CEO, PhonePe.
Dec. 15, 2019
Fast & Furious Crossroads Stars Vin Diesel; Coming to PC and Consoles next Year
Just like what you might expect from the franchise, Fast & Furious Crossroads is set to be a“team-based vehicular-heist action game.”It features Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson in their popular roles Dom, Letty, and Roman (which makes me excited) along with Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery,The Walking Dead) and Asia Kate Dillon (Billions, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum). “Fast & Furious Crossroads is an authentic experience that stays true to the series by amplifying the signature elements that fans love – a star-studded cast, high-stakes story, over-the-top action, deep family ties and, of course, fast cars.
Dec. 15, 2019
Google Assistant Gets Alarms Based on Weather and Time of Day
Do you use your Google Assistant smart speaker or smart display to set alarms? If your answer is yes, then I know how that blaring alarm sound can be irritating early morning. It’s the exact same sound that Assistant plays each day but that’s about to change very soon. Earlier this week, Googleannounced a new featurefor Google Assistant, one where the voice assistant willautomatically adjust the alarm tune based on the time of day and weather.
Dec. 15, 2019
Let “Google Shopping 100” Be Your Gifting Guide This Holiday Season!
With the holiday season right around the corner, Google wants to offer a helping hand to users. It has now launched“Google Shopping 100,”a dedicated website to showcase the trending products in the U.S. It aims to be your gifting guide, making it easier for you to make a choice at the last moment. In itsofficial blog post, Google mentions that classics are still ranked high among popular presents but Google Shopping 100 is going to highlight“items that are rising in popularity to give you fresh ideas and keep you up to speed on the latest.
Dec. 15, 2019
People in Their 20’s Are More Likely to Sell Personal Data: Survey
It appears people in their 20’s are more likely to cash out their privacy, according to recent research titled “Putting a Price on Privacy” conducted by TheBestVPN, a VPN reviewing website. The researchers surveyed over 1,000 people (51.1% women and 48.9% men) to know their views towards privacy and personal data. The participants were asked how much they valued their privacy and asked them to set a price for their personal data.
Dec. 15, 2019
PUBG Mobile Celebrates Angry Birds’ 10th Anniversary with New Mini Game
PUBG Mobilerecently bagged the 0.16.0 updateand it brings a number of new features and the RageGear mode in tow. The game has now added more exciting content, along with a major nuisance, in partnership with Rovio Entertainment’s Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds celebrated its 10th Anniversary earlier this week for those unaware, and it looks like PUBG Mobile isjoining the partywith a dedicated mini-game and missions to seize additional rewards.
Dec. 15, 2019
Redmi K30 Has Two Separate Camera Punch-Holes, Not One!
Redmi K30launched recentlyin China with the latest Snapdragon 765G 5G chipset and a 120Hz display. It’s an IPS LCD display panel with a‘dual-camera punch-hole’design that resembles SamsungGalaxy Note 10. But, a quick hands-on with the smartphone reveals that the punch-hole here isn’t exactly the same as Note 10. Not this may come as a huge surprise to some butthanks to a Weibo user, we have now learned thatRedmi K30doesn’t have a single pill-shaped cutoutfor the punch-hole cameras up-front.
Dec. 15, 2019
SpaceX Is Sending Weed and Coffee to Space for Research Purposes
SpaceX has a lucrative contract for resupply missions to the Space Station. The private space company’sDragon capsuletakes important supplies and experiments to the ISS every so often. And now, SpaceX is gearing up to deliver cannabis (popularly known as weed) and coffee to the Space Station. No, it’s not for astronauts aboard the ISS to smoke up, get high, and be more efficient. Instead, coffee and weed will be spent in space for scientific purposes.
Dec. 15, 2019
This Dating App Wants to Match People Based on DNA
Popular Harvard geneticist George Church wants to create a dating app that matches people based on something that no one would have seen coming on a dating app – DNA. Yes, you read that right. The 65-year-old American geneticist’s aim to make this dating app is toavoid genetic diseasesfrom being passed through generations. Quite thoughtful, I would say. For those who are not into biology, genetic inheritance works by taking the dominant and recessive genes into consideration.
Dec. 14, 2019
AnTuTu Releases List of Top 10 Flagship and Midrange Smartphones of November
Popular smartphone benchmarking platform Antutu released the list of the top 10 best performing flagship and mid-range smartphones of November earlier this week. Let’s take a look at the smartphones that managed to make it to the list. From a first glance, it is evident that OnePlus is dominating the flagship segment in terms of performance with 4 of its phones on the list. Leading the list is theAsus ROG Phone 212GB+512GB edition with an impressive Antutu score of 496662.
Dec. 14, 2019
Blockchain and AI Top LinkedIn’s List of Emerging Jobs in India
To consolidate this list, the company analyzed the public profiles of all LinkedIn members who had a full-time job in the country during the past five years. This data was then computed against the compound annual growth rate in each field and the share of hiring. “This year’s Emerging Jobs report is a window to the changing landscape of the Indian economy. The country is seeing a rise in digital transactions, and therefore industries are ramping up investments in Blockchain,”said Ruchee Anand, Head of Talent Solutions and Learning Solutions – LinkedIn India.
Dec. 14, 2019
Nike to Launch Blockchain-Enabled “CryptoKicks” Sneakers
Nike is preparing to launchblockchain-enabledsneakers called “CryptoKicks”. As per theUS Patentdated December 10, the sportswear brand will make use of blockchain technology to add cryptographically secured digital assets to its sneakers. In case you’re wondering what blockchain possibly has to do with sneakers, the company aims to use the technology to enable customers toverify the authenticity of the sneakersthey just spent a lot of money on. When you get your hands on a pair of CryptoKicks, you will be asked to scan its Unique Product Identifier (UPID) which in turn unlocks the cryptographic digital asset “CryptoKick” along with a private key “Kick ID” that gets linked to your blockchain locker address.
Dec. 14, 2019
Google Maps Now Shows You Auto Stands Location in Delhi
The Delhi government has taken a major step to make it easier for commuters to spot autorickshaw stands. The locations of 511 new autorickshaw stands will be integrated intoGoogle Maps. The main intention of this step is to reduce the congestion caused in the roads of Delhi due to a lack of marked halt-and-go stands. Notably, most of the autos are found in crowded localities which end up causing a traffic jam.
Dec. 14, 2019
How to Send Emails as Attachments in Gmail
Googleintroduced the ability to send emails as attachments in Gmail earlier this week. With this new implementation, users will be able to seamlessly attach emails inside emails without spamming the inbox of the recipient with a dozen of follow-up emails. “Sending emails as attachments allows you to write a summary email message to your recipients, and attach the set of supporting emails that recipients can directly open in their mail client.
Dec. 14, 2019
Your Smart TV Could Be Spying on You, Warns FBI
The holiday season that showers customers with a ton of offers, especially Black Friday and Cyber Monday has just started and a lot of people might have purchased new smart gadgets, including smart TVs. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) haswarned customersto be aware of smart TVs as they can be spying on you. The law enforcement agency mentions features like built-in cameras and microphones that are prone to intrusion. The press release goes on to state that people buying smart TVs are risking their privacy not only to the TV manufacturer and app developers but also to hackers.
Dec. 14, 2019
Purism Launches Librem 5 “USA” Model for $1999 USD
Purism has launched a special version of itsLibrem 5focused on the US market. For those unaware, Librem 5 is a smartphone that focuses on the user’s security and privacy. The company’s new smartphone will be manufactured entirely in the US inside its US facility where it makes Librem 5 devkits and Librem Key. This move by Purism is to address the concerns of customers regarding attacks in the supply chain.
Dec. 14, 2019
Ratan Tata Teaches You How to Pitch Your Startup
Indian industrialist Ratan Tata has proven that Instagram is not all about theflashy images. The 81-year-old philanthropist is using the social media platform to help budding entrepreneurs bring clarity to their vision. Earlier this week, Mr. Tata shared a “basic entry-level pitch deck” that could be a crucial resource to all the entrepreneurs out there that lack proper guidance to execute their ideas. “The young debuting entrepreneurs among you are setting out on your exciting startup journeys, but you’ve often asked what the first step might be.
Dec. 14, 2019
Social Media Influencer Got 14 Years in Prison for Trying to Steal a Domain Name
Rossi Lorathio Adams II, a social media influencer, was sentenced to 14 years of prison earlier this week for breaking into a man’s home and ordering him to transfer a domain name. One of the hashtags he prominently used on all these accounts to encourage youngsters to record such videos was#doitforstate, for which a domain name (doitforstate.com) wasn’t available. He registered his website on doit4state.com instead and started his hunt for the owner of doitforstate.
Dec. 14, 2019
This Gadget Converts a Stick of Butter into Spray
Have you ever wanted your butter to be melted immediately without going through the hassle of heating or settling for liquid butter solutions that could possibly contain chemical components? Look no more,biēm butter sprayeris exactly what you need. All you have to do is insert a butter stick into the sprayer and it willconvert the butter into liquefied form in seconds. Notably, the sprayer relies on just heat and air to make this possible and does not require any chemical or artificial propellants during the conversion process.
Dec. 14, 2019
True Wireless Earbuds Market to Grow by 90 Percent in 2020: Counterpoint Research
Newer models of existing earbuds with attractive features likenoise cancellation, bio-sensing, waterproofing, andintegrated AI voice assistantswill also serve as a purchase decision for customers to upgrade from their older earbuds. “The true wireless hearables market will have a similar growth momentum as the early smartphone market a decade ago…Based on future product strategies focused on voice communications from global tech companies and their efforts to create high-added value, the true wireless hearables are just becoming one of the daily necessities among consumers.
Dec. 14, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Getting Stable Android 10 Now
According to a report from Sam Mobile, the Samsung phablets are now receiving the update to the stable version of Android 10-based One UI 2.0. The report mentions that the update is currently rolling out in Germany, but is limited to beta testers for One UI 2.0. If that sounds weird to you, it is, a little. However, there’s good reason for Samsung to roll out the stable update to beta testers first as a sort of soak-test to ensure there are no major bugs before the update rolls out to users not signed up to the beta.
Dec. 14, 2019
Twitter Releases Its Annual Roundup #ThisHappened 2019
Firstly, we have the memorable ISRO’sChandrayaan-2mission. While everyone had a heartbreaking moment when theVikram Landerwent missing, we got emotional support and applause for the mission from Twitteratis worldwide, including renown space agency NASA. Coming to sports, the tweet where Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli wishes former captain M.S. Dhoni on his birthday made every Cricket fan in India emotional. The tweet gained over 400K likes and 47K retweets. Coming to entertainment, the most retweeted tweet comes from Actor Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, sharing the first look poster of the movie Bigil.
Dec. 13, 2019
[UPDATE] Samsung Says It Has Sold 1 Million Galaxy Folds
[UPDATE | 14th Dec, 5:15 PM] – I know, the headline would have taken almost every one of you by surprise. The 1 million sales figure shook us as well. It seemed impossible and it is. Yeah, Samsung has clarified that it“hasn’t sold a million Galaxy Folds”in anofficial statement to Korea’s Yonhap News Agency. Samsung Electronics president Young Sohn appears to have made a huge error on stage. He may haveconfused the company’s initial sales target for the yearwith actual sales, a Samsung spokesperson clarified.
Dec. 13, 2019
Apple Buys British Startup ‘Spectral Edge’ to Improve iPhone Photography
In a bid to improve photography on future iPhones,Apple has acquired a UK-based startup called ‘Spectral Edge’for an undisclosed sum. The startup is known for technology that can be used to improve photos taken on iPhones,Bloomberg reported, citingfilingsmade public on Thursday. According to the publication, Spectral Edge uses machine learning to blend data from infrared photos and standard photos to improve sharpness and enhance image quality. The technology, apparently, can be applied either via software or baked into hardware chips.
Dec. 13, 2019
Fortnite Adds Star Wars Themed Skins and Emotes
Epic’s popularbattle royale gameFortnite has today added new Star Wars themed items to its Item Shop ahead of the upcoming release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. Fortnite players can now head to the Item Shop to purchase skins for major Star Wars characters like Rey and Finn. There’s also a Sith Trooper skin, and even a Tie-fighter glider that players can purchase from the shop in exchange for V-bucks.
Dec. 13, 2019
Fortnite Now Supports Split-screen Multiplayer on PS4 and Xbox One
Popularbattle royale gameFortnite has added a new feature to its roster — split-screen co-operative gaming — on consoles such as the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. With the new feature, players will be able to team up with their friends and play Fortnite by sharing screen real estate with each other on the same TV. The update comes as a part of the latest patch v11.30 that has rolled out to the game.
Dec. 13, 2019
Google Assistant ‘Interpreter Mode’ Comes to Android, iOS
Google Assistant’s ‘Interpreter Mode’, which allows the software to translate conversations in real-time, is finally coming to smartphones and tablets after being rolled out on Google Home smart speakers and displays earlier this year. According to Google, the feature started rolling out to theGoogle Assistantapp on compatible Android and iOS devices globally, starting Thursday. The Interpreter Mode works with 44 languages, enabling users to translate their speeches while interacting with folks who doesn’t speak their language.
Dec. 13, 2019
Google Brings Verified SMS, Real-Time Spam Protection to its Messages App
Afterrolling out RCSto its Messages app a couple of months ago,Googleis now adding more new features to the software to offer users a safer messaging experience. The first one, calledVerified SMS, will help users confirm the true identity of the business that’s texting them, while the second one is areal-time spam-detectionalgorithm that will safeguard users from unwanted and potentially unsafe messages, said the company in an official blog post. Verified Messages
Dec. 13, 2019
How to Schedule Automatic Shutdown on Windows 10
Believe it or not, many users have been asking for an automatic shutdown option inWindows 10, but sadly the feature has not been added yet. Many a time, Windows users simply forget to shut down their PC or you can say we are lazy enough to not do it. This may cause some problems like battery drain or heating. So, in this article, we are going to share a simple way that allows you to schedule automatic shutdown on Windows 10.
Dec. 13, 2019
Microsoft’s Next-gen Xbox Is Officially Called the Xbox Series X
Microsoft’s next-generation gaming console has so far only been referred to as Project Scarlett alongside newly resurfaced rumours about a moreaffordable disc-less variant of the console codenamed ‘Lockhart’. However, the Redmond giant has finally confirmed the name for its upcoming gaming console, and even shown off its design in all its glory complete with the new controller design. The company announced that the upcoming gaming console will be called ‘Xbox Series X’ and gave us a sneak peek at the design.
Dec. 13, 2019
Realme Buds Air Full Specs Leaked Prior to Launch
Chinese smartphone maker Realme will be launching its first truly wireless earbuds, theRealme Buds Air, on December 17. The company confirmed as much, and we’ve already gotten a good look at theAirPods-likedesign of both the earbuds and the charging case, alongside the color options Realme will be offering — yellow, white, and black. However, apart from that information, details around the Realme Buds Air have been lacking, but now that we’re inching closer to the launch date, a new report has come out showing off the complete spec-sheet for the earbuds.
Dec. 13, 2019
Reno 3 to be Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1000L 5G SoC, Confirms Oppo
Oppo isall set to launchits Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro smartphones in China on December 26th, and several leaks and official teasers over the past few weeks have revealed many of their key tech specs. The company has now posted alanding pagefor the two devices on its official website, revealing yet another piece of info about the upcoming smartphones. According to Oppo, the Reno 3 will be powered by MediaTek’sDimensity 1000L SoC, which is yet to be officially announced by the Taiwanese semiconductor firm.
Dec. 13, 2019
Vivo Unveils Gamer-Oriented USB-C Cable With Anti-Tangle Design
Chinese smartphone and accessories vendor,Vivo, has unveiled a newUSB Type-Ccable that the companysayshas been designed specifically for gamers. The cable comes with a T-shaped male connector that allows users to unobtrusively run it through the back of the phone while charging for a hassle-free gaming experience. As seen in the image below, the elaborate setup also comes with a small suction cup that could be attached to the back of the phone, allowing users to non-intrusively charge the device while gaming.
Dec. 13, 2019
Windows “Your Phone” Calling Feature Now Available on All Android Devices
Microsoft has today announced in a new tweet that thecalling featurein its ‘Your Phone’ app is now available on all Android devices running Android 7.0 and above. The roll out comes months after the company first started testing out calling features within the app in beta. Earlier, the feature was available mostly on Samsung’s “Galaxy” devices when paired with aWindows 10PC. Other features of the Your Phone app, such as the ability to view and send messages, check notifications, mirror phone screens, and view photos were also mostly limited to Galaxy devices thanks to the partnership between Samsung and Microsoft, which was first announced at theGalaxy Note 10 launchin August.
Dec. 13, 2019
Xiaomi’s First Smart Display With Built-in Hi-Fi Speaker May Launch Soon
With smart displays becoming a thing in recent times, Xiaomi is reportedly prepping to jump on the bandwagon by launching what will be its first smart display in the market. According to Chinese tech blog, IT Home, the device will be called the Smart Display Speaker Pro 8 and, will seemingly be on the same lines as devices like theGoogle Nest Hub,Amazon Echo ShowandFacebook Portal. What’s more, a couple of images published by the blog also seemingly gives us our first look at what is supposedly the retail packaging of the device.
Dec. 12, 2019
YouTube Updates Anti-Harassment Policy to Deal With Toxic Content
Following heavy criticism for its perceived failure to deal withthreats and harassmenton its platform, YouTube on Wednesday updated its terms and conditions to include a slew of policy changes that it says will help reduceundesirable content. As part of its plans, the company said it will start taking a stronger stance against threats, personal attacks and toxic comments on its platforms going forward. According to YouTube, its latest rules now not only prohibits explicit threats but also veiled or implied threats.
Dec. 12, 2019
Blue Origin Gets Closer to Space Tourism with 12th New Shepard Launch
In a step closer to soon take human tourists into space, Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin has successfully launched areusable New Shepard spacecrafton a sub-orbital test flight, a record sixth flight of the re-used booster engine. Aboard the spacecraft that was launched on Wednesday from Blue Origin’s West Texas flight facility after a delay of one day, was a collection of science experiments from NASA, universities, and companies. This was the sixth flight for theNew Shepard vehicle.
Dec. 12, 2019
Google Search Now Uses Machine Learning to Organize Top Stories
Googleis updating its search algorithm byusing machine learningtosurface the most useful and timely articles in the ‘Top Stories’ sectionof its search results. In ablog poston Wednesday, the product manager ofGoogle Search, Duncan Osbourne, said that the new algorithm will help organize the results in a way that will make it easier for users to separate the most relevant search results from the tertiary. Osbourne explained how the new search results will work with the following example:“If you search for ‘NASA news’, you might see results grouped under the distinct news stories ‘NASA adds five companies to moon bid’ and ‘NASA detects water vapor on Jupiter’s moon Europa’, along with additional results under ‘Also in the news’.
Dec. 12, 2019
How to Access Windows Shared Folders on Chromebooks
To bring Windows users into theChromebookfold, Google is incorporating manyuseful featuresinto Chrome OS. Recently, they brought network file sharing through SMB (Server Message Block) into the stable channel of Chrome OS. What it means is that you can seamlessly access network files and folder without switching toDeveloper modeor Canary channel. So in this article, I am going to show you how to access Windows shared folders on Chromebooks along with some helpful explanation on Windows network file sharing system.
Dec. 12, 2019
How to Fix Black Screen Issues on Windows 10
Windows 10has this weird issue where after a successful login, everything disappears leaving behind a deadpan black screen and a mouse cursor. In fact, the problem is not new and it has been happening on Windows 7 for years. Clearly, the problem is with the Windows Explorer or the user account profile which goes corrupt due tovarious issues. So, in this article, we are going to share four easy ways to fix the black screen issue on Windows 10.
Dec. 12, 2019
Huawei P40 Lite May Be a Rebranded Nova 6 SE: Report
Huawei is expected to launch its P40 series next year and numerous leaks over the past few days haverevealed several key detailsabout the two top-end devices in the lineup – the P40 and P40 Pro. Now, however, a new leak seems to suggest that the Lite model in the lineup – Huawei P40 Lite – may largely be a rebranded Nova 6 SE that was launched earlier this month. According to Twitter user,@RODENT950, who is also the tipster behind some of the P40 and P40 Pro leaks earlier last week, Huawei is looking to rebrand its existing Nova 6 SE mid-range smartphone as the P40 Lite in some markets.
Dec. 12, 2019
Opera GX Gaming Browser Finally Comes to macOS
Earlier this year, Opera unveiled a custom version of its flagship web-browser for online gamers and streamers. CalledOpera GX, the new browser isfinally available on macOSafter being originally launched onWindowsandLinuxearlier this year. Described by Opera as theworld’s first gaming browser, Opera GX is built specifically to complement gaming and includes what the company says are “unique features” to help gamers get the most out of both gaming and browsing. One of the major features of the browser is a built-in ad-blocker that can easily be turned off when you want to support a creator.
Dec. 12, 2019
Oppo Find X2 with Snapdragon 865, Custom Sony Sensor Launches Q1 2020
Coming back to the Find X2, it will be one of the first smartphones to be powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset. It’s a 7nm chipset, with the new Cortex A77-cores and support for 144Hz display, 200MP cameras, and a lot more. You canread about this chipset herebut there’s a caveat to Oppo’s implementation, as revealed by Alen Wu, Oppo’s Head of Global Sales toXDA Developers. Further, Oppo has partnered with Sony to utilize its newly announced 2×2 On-Chip Lens technology.
Dec. 12, 2019
Sony’s Slim and Light ICD-UX570F Digital Voice Recorder Launched in India
Sony has launched a sleek and portable digital voice recorder, called the ICD-UX570F, in India today. It is designed to offer high quality and reliable on-the-go recording features, especially to those looking to record lectures, phone calls, interviews, and more. It’s also the ideal digital recording device for journalists like us. The device includes 4GB of built-in storage but is expandable using compatible memory cards like microSDHC or microSDXC card. There’s ahigh sensitivity S-microphonein tow here and can even record faint, distant, muffled voices without capturing excessive background noise.
Dec. 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M20, M30 Receive Android 10 Update in India
As is the case with most OTA updates, this one is also likely being rolled out in batches, which means you might have to wait a while to receive the update on your device. You’ll automatically receive a notification once it’s available, but you can check for it manually. Simply go over to “Settings > Software Update” and check for updates. Do note that the update is believed to be rolling out only in India for now, but it’s only a matter of time before it’s available for all Galaxy M20 and M30 owners around the world.
Dec. 12, 2019
Samsung Tipped to Launch Galaxy S11, Galaxy Fold 2 on February 18
According to the generally-reliable tipster, Ice Universe(@UniverseIce on Twitter), the Korean giant is expected to host its next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 18 in San Francisco, California. The company will unveil its second-generation folding smartphone alongside the Galaxy S11 lineup at this event. In his tweet, IceUniverse also seems to lend further credence to claims that the so-calledGalaxy Fold 2 will have a clamshell form-factor, much like the all-new Moto Razr that wasunveiled last monthby the Lenovo-owned brand.
Dec. 12, 2019
Sony’s New ‘2×2 On-Chip Lens’ Technology Enables Faster Auto-Focus, Sharper Images
Sony has unveiled a new technology that it says will bring high-speed focus, high-resolution, high-sensitivity and high dynamic range toits mobile image sensors. In an officialblog postpublished earlier this week, the Japanese tech giant said that the ‘2×2 On-Chip Lens (OCL)‘ technology is a new pixel structure that will help build a“high-performance image sensor with high image quality through optimization of the device structure and the development of a new signal processing technology.
Dec. 12, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71 with Infinity-O Display and Quad-Cameras Launched
Samsung continues to expand the Galaxy A-series, which has helped it regain some lost market share in the mid-range segment. The Korean giant has today officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 at a launch event in Vietnam. They debut as a successor to Galaxy A50s andGalaxy A70respectively, but with some useful upgrades in tow. Galaxy A51: Specs and Features Samsung carries forward the same 3D Glasstic build (mix of glass and plastic) along with the prism pattern, similar to the Galaxy A50s, on the rear.
Dec. 12, 2019
[UPDATE: Confirmed] Realme Buds Air to Have Wireless Charging Capabilties
[UPDATE | 12th Dec, 10:55 PM] – Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has today taken to Twitter to confirm that Realme Buds Air, the company’s truly wireless earbuds that resemble the Apple AirPods, will indeed be launched with support for Qi wireless charging. You can check out Sheth’s official tweet attached down below: Original content follows.. Chinese smartphone maker Realme is all set to launch itsAirPods look-aliketruly wireless earbuds theRealme Buds Airin India in less than a week.
Dec. 12, 2019
Twitter Wants to Build an ‘Open and Decentralized’ Social Media Platform
In an attempt to create a Facebook competitor, which everyone flocks to, Twitter becameincreasingly centralizedover the years. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey believes that’s the case and has now tweeted a lengthy plan to fund research to build an open and decentralized standard for social media platforms. It will “ultimately become a standard” thatTwitter’s clientwill be based upon. Dubbed Bluesky, thisproject willsee a team of up to five researchers, which could include open-source architects, engineers, and designers, being on-boarded in the near future.
Dec. 12, 2019
Xiaomi Top-Selling Smart TV Brand in India With 33% Market Share in Q3, 2019
According to the report, Xiaomi is followed by usual suspects, Samsung, LG, and Sony at numbers two, three and four with 14 percent, 13 percent, and 10 percent market shares respectively. Chinese brand TCL rounded out the top five with a 9 percent market share. This is thesixth consecutive quarterthat Xiaomi has led the smart TV market in India. You can check out some key stats in Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain’s tweet below:
Dec. 12, 2019
Twitter Now Lets iOS Users Upload Live Photos as GIFs
On one hand, Twitter may be looking tobuild a decentralized social media standardbut on the other, it continues to add some helpful features to the platform. The latest feature will make yourLive Photos captured via an iPhoneor iPad (basically, an iOS device) a lot more useful and likable. Live Photos is one of the fun standoutcamera features on iOS devices. For those unaware, it not only stores a still image while clicking a photo but also a short 3-second video along with it.
Dec. 11, 2019
10 Best Gallery Apps for Android to Manage Your Photos
1. Google Photos Chances are, you already have Google Photos installed on your Android smartphone and if you indeed have, you certainly have themost intelligent and advanced Gallery appout there. The official Gallery app for Android packs in features like visual search, which lets you search for photos with the things associated with them. You can type something to search or you can even enter an emoji to search for a picture.
Dec. 11, 2019
Apple’s Costly Pro Display XDR Comes with a Special Polishing Cloth
Apple’s powerful andmodular new Mac Prohas officially gone on sale today. The new 6K Pro Display XDR is also available to order and it’s base variant cost a steep $4,999 in the U.S. There’s also a $1,000 “nano-texture” upgrade available for thePro Display XDRand well, the additional cost isn’t what has us stumped. It’s the fact that Apple willprovide a special polishing (read cleaning) clothwith this exorbitant Pro display. Yeah, most of us would think about cleaning grime and dust off our displays using some water and a microfiber cloth.
Dec. 11, 2019
Amazon, Onida Tie-Up to Launch ‘Fire TV Edition’ Smart TVs in India
Amazon has partnered with Onida to launch itsFire TV edition Smart TVsin India at a starting price of Rs 12,999. The TV will be available in 32-inch variant for an introductory price of Rs 12,999 while the 43-inch version will be available for Rs 21,999 starting December 20. “We are very excited to bring the complete Fire TV experience on Onida TVs in India. With Fire TV Edition’s excellent picture quality and immersive sound experience, customers can enjoy all their favourite content in one place, whether it is streaming content from popular apps like Prime Video, Hotstar, Sony Liv, Zee5 and more, or switching to DTH/cable connection for live TV”, Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices India, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Dec. 11, 2019
China Plans to Ditch Windows PCs in Government Offices by 2022
The Chinese government is reportedly prepping to ditch Microsoft Windows in all government offices within the next three years.According to FT, the country is planning to make the transition as part of its plans to stop using all foreign hardware and software in government departments in the future. The latest salvo in anescalating trade warbetween the US and China follows a recent decision from the US government to blacklist a number of Chinese AI firms, including many that specialize in facial recognition software.
Dec. 11, 2019
Entry-level Nokia C1 Launched with Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), 3G Connectivity
HMD Global continues to deliver one disappointment after another. Earlier last week, theNokia 2.3failed to impress us with its underwhelming hardware and now, the revival of Nokia’s well-known C-series too feels lackluster on paper. Nokia C1: Specs and Features Giving you a quick brief about theNokia C1, it features adurable plastic body and a 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS LCD displaywith toughened glass protection on top. There’s massive bezels on board but that’s acceptable on an entry-level phone.
Dec. 11, 2019
Tips to Edit Live Photos on iPhone Like a Pro
Tips to Edit Live Photos on iPhone Aside from enhancing the editing ability, Apple has also made it a tad easier to share live images in the form of a three-second video. So, unlike before, your Android buddies ( or anyone with the incompatible device) can also see your live photos. Just in case you want to dive deeper and give those pics a pro touch, there are quite a few handyphoto editing appsto let you adorn your shots.
Dec. 11, 2019
Google Announces Android 10 Update for Android TV
Google on Tuesday announced the much-awaitedAndroid 10update for Android TV, bringing its Smart TV operating system on par with smartphones and tablets. In anofficial poston the Android Developers Blog, the company said that the Android API Level 29 will bring all the recent performance and security benefits, including the TSL 1.3 encryption protocol, to Android TV. According to Google, the update will also bring faster updates through Project Treble and more secure storage with encrypted user data.
Dec. 11, 2019
Google Chrome Will Now Warn You If Your Password Has Been Stolen
Googlehas started rolling out a new update to theChrome browserwhich brings a bunch of newprivacy and security featuresto the popular web browser. Chief among these is a new feature that will warn users if their passwords have been stolen or leaked in a data breach. The feature will work across sites when you’re logging in to them via the browser, and will warn you in case your password has been stolen.
Dec. 11, 2019
Headphones Not Working on Windows 10? Here’s the Fix
SinceWindows 10supports a multitude of external devices — ranging from audio to scanners, and what not– the operating system also brings afair share of problems. Recently, many Windows users reported that their headphones are not working on Windows 10 after the recent update. They went on to add that sometimes the PC does not even detect the headphone which is kind of unexpected. Nevertheless, in this article, we have shared detailed steps to fix the headphone issue in entirety.
Dec. 11, 2019
Hotstar Registers 2x Growth in 2019, Crosses 400Mn Downloads
“Today, the Indian consumer enjoys a plethora of content to choose from, and it isn’t limited by gender or language. More importantly, this growing accessibility has opened doors to new thoughts and ideas that are shaping a stereotype-defying consumer”, Narang said. Non-metros are outstripping metros in terms of video consumption and regional content has grown to account for 40 per cent of overall content consumption, said the report. As much as 63 percent of the total online entertainment consumption came from non-metros.
Dec. 11, 2019
Huawei P40 Pro Might Pack a 5,500mAh Graphene Battery
Huawei is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphones, the P40 and P40 Pro, early next year, and earlier leaks are believed to have already revealed some of its key tech specs. Now, a tipster has posted a leaked render (see above), supposedly of the upcoming smartphone, revealing that the device might ship with alarge, protruding camera module on the back. It also shows what seems to be the volume rocker and the power button on the right.
Dec. 11, 2019
iOS 13.3 Rolls Out With Stricter Parental Controls, FIDO2 Security Key Support
Apple hasrolled outiOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 with a whole host of bug-fixes and security patches. The updates also bring a few notable new features, including support for physical security keys and enhanced parental controls. In addition, the company has also rolled outtvOS 13.3for Apple TV users andwatchOS 6.1.1for all compatible Apple Watch models. iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 TheiOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3updates add a new option to the ‘Screen Time‘ feature that allows parents to control how their children use their iPhones and iPads.
Dec. 11, 2019
ISRO Successfully Launches Spy Satellite RISAT-2BR1 Aboard 50th PSLV Mission
India on Wednesday successfully placed into orbit its latest radar imaging earth observation satelliteRISAT-2BR1(s[py satellite) and nine foreign satellites from four countries using its PSLV rocket. In the process, India has touched the 319foreign satellite launchmark since 1999. India’s latest radar imaging earth observation satellite RISAT-2BR1, now up in the sky, will send sharp clarity images for surveillance, agriculture, forestry and disaster management. The satellite camera can look through clouds and take pictures.
Dec. 11, 2019
Logitech Just Made a $200 Webcam for the Mac Pro
Apple’s high-performance pro-oriented computer, theMac Pro just went on salefor a starting price of $5,999 up to an eye-watering $52,599 for the fully-decked-out configuration. However, while the Mac Pro looks like a very impressive power-packed computer, its companion display, the Pro Display XDR doesn’t have awebcambuilt in. To solve that problem, Logitech just announced a new 4K webcam priced at $199.99 that goes with the Pro Display XDR. The webcam is purpose built for this display, and uses a magnetic grip to attach to the display.
Dec. 11, 2019
Microsoft Is Bringing Its First Office 365 App to Linux
Microsoft has today launched its first ever Office 365 app for Linux operating systems. The Redmond giant has launched a public preview of the Microsoft Teams app for Linux based operating systems. The company is saying that Teams on Linux will support all of the app’s core features, and that developers building apps for Teams can expect them to work on Teams for Linux as well. Other than that though, the Redmond giant isn’t giving away a lot of information around Microsoft Teams for Linux, or around its plans to bring other Office 365 apps to the open-source operating system.
Dec. 11, 2019
This Chrome Extension Lets You View Instagram Likes Count
Instagram startedhiding likes countglobally last month to make the platform more about sharing the moments of life rather than showing-off the number of likes you get per post. While Instagram might belosing popularityby this risky test, there is aChrome extensionby Socialinsider that shows you the like and comment counts. Take a look at the below image to get an idea regarding how the likes count will get displayed on your Instagram Web.
Dec. 11, 2019
Oppo Reno 3 Series with Snapdragon 765G Chipset Launches on December 26
The first Snapdragon 675-powered smartphone,the Redmi K30, arrived yesterday and it looks like more phone makers are now prepping to join the fray. Oppo Reno 3 series has been teased for quite some time now. It is confirmed to arrive with the Snapdragon 765G chipset in tow and today, Oppo has also revealed the launch date for the Reno 3 series. Oppo has taken to Weibo today to share a teaser video (attached below) and it confirms that Oppo Reno 3 series – Oppo Reno 3 and Reno 3 Pro will launch on 26th December in China.
Dec. 11, 2019
PUBG Mobile 0.16.0 With New ‘RageGear’ Mode Rolling Out Today
PUBG Mobile is all set to get a new update that will bring a slew of new features to celebrate the season. According to theofficial patch notes, PUBG Mobile v0.16.0 will bring along a number of new features including a snow-covered Erangel, a button to switch between TPP and FPP, a new EvoGround mode called ‘RageGear’ and a special winter festival called ‘Snow Paradise’. Players will also be able to use medical items, such as Painkillers, Energy Drinks and Bandages to heal while moving.
Dec. 11, 2019
RedmiBook 13 with Slimmer Bezels, 10th-Gen Intel Core Processors Launched in China
Alongside the Redmi K30, the company also took the wraps off its sleek and lightweight RedmiBook 13 at the launch event in China. It’s a sibling to the 14-inch RedmiBook thatlaunched earlier this yearbut includes a number of meaningful upgrades. You now get a larger screen in a slimmer body, improved thermals, and a lot more — that too at pretty affordable prices. RedmiBook 13: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, RedmiBook 13 has a metal body but the smaller screen size has made it possible for the company to cut down the weight down to just 1.
Dec. 11, 2019
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 Headphones Launched in India at Rs. 34,990
With the growing popularity of noise-canceling headphones, Sennheiser has launched its Momentum Wireless 3 headphones in India. It’s the third-generation Momentum wireless headphone, which includes a boatload of improvements on the design, sound, and active noise cancellation front. It boasts 3 difference ANC modes and a steep price tag, so let’s check out its specs and features: Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 Features Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 3 touts an over-the-ear design, where the earcups and head strap is made out of genuine leather for improved comfort.
Dec. 11, 2019
The Pirate Bay Now Has a Streaming Service for Torrents
Notorious torrent website, The Pirate Bay, now has an option to let its usersstream TV showsand movies directly in the browser without ever having to download them. Think Popcorn Time, but in your browser, and without having to download a separate app on your device. First spotted by TorrentFreak, when you access The Pirate Bay and search for a TV show now, you may see a new ‘B’ icon under the name of the torrent alongside icons for the magnet link among other things.
Dec. 11, 2019
Netflix Starts Testing Cheaper Long-Term Subscription Plans in India
Do let us know if you are more likely to subscribe to Netflix with these discounted plans for not. And if you are already a subscriber be sure to check out some of the bestNetflix movies,Series, andNetflix Originals.
Dec. 11, 2019
Game of Thrones to iPhone 11: Here Are the Top Google Searches in 2019
Meanwhile, the top-ten list of most-searched people include a whole host of footballers, including Brazilian superstar, Neymar; former Spanish goalkeeper, Iker Casillas; and US women’s soccer players, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. No Indian athlete, including Virat Kohli and MH Dhoni, could make it to the list. Meanwhile, the top-five trending movies this year wereAvengers: Endgame,Joker,Captain Marvel,Toy Store 4andAquaman, while the top music tracks wereOld Town Road,7 Rings,Shallow,SeñoritaandMemories. Finally, the top TV shows you searched for this year includeGame of Thrones,Stranger Things,Chernobyl,When They See UsandThe Umbrella Academy.
Dec. 10, 2019
[UPDATE] Realme X50 With Dual-Mode 5G Confirmed to Launch Soon
[UPDATE | 10th Dec, 5:00 PM]– As Redmi launched the first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset today, its arch-nemesis Realmetook to Weiboto confirm that the Realme X50 5G will have the same chipset running the show. The Realme X50 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 765G and feature a dual-camera punch-hole design, similar to theRedmi K30. The only difference being that the punch-hole is aligned to the left as opposed to the right side in Redmi K30.
Dec. 10, 2019
Dell G5 5090 Gaming Desktop Launched in India; Starting at Rs. 67,590
Dell has today expanded its line-up ofgaming desktops and laptops in Indiaby launching the new Dell G5 5090 gaming desktop line-up in the country. The company’s brand new gaming desktop comes with 9th-gen processors from Intel, Nvidia graphics, and solid-state drives, all packaged into a nice looking chassis. The desktop can be purchased in multiple configurations with customers getting the choice between a9th-gen 6-core Intel Core i5-9600K or a 9th-gen 8-core Intel Core i7-9700Kfor the processor, paired with 8GB or 16GB of 2666MHz DDR4 RAM and single-drive and dual-drive options for storage.
Dec. 10, 2019
Fujifilm Announces The X-Pro 3 Mirrorless Camera in India
Fujifilm has today expanded its line-up of mirrorless camera offerings in India with the addition of the new X-Pro 3 mirrorless camera in the country. The new camera brings a number of improvements and new features to Fujifilm’s camera line-up. According to Fujifilm, the X-Pro 3 is the first camera to use a lightweight titanium build which allows the camera to be portable and durable, allowing photographers to easily take shots with their camera.
Dec. 10, 2019
Google ARCore ‘Depth API’ Brings Occlusion For More Realistic AR
As part of its plans to makeARCore more appealingto developers, Google on Monday added a major new feature to its augmented reality platform that continues tolag behind Apple’s ARKitin terms of developer engagement. According to the company, the newDepth APIfor ARCore will open up new avenues for developers to offer enhanced augmented reality experiences in productivity, shopping and even gaming. According to Google:“The ARCore Depth API allows developers to use our depth-from-motion algorithms to create a depth map using a single RGB camera.
Dec. 10, 2019
Google Maps ‘Incognito Mode’ Finally Rolling Out on iOS
Google Maps is finally getting the Incognito Mode on iOS more than a month after the feature was rolled out on Android. In an officialblog post, Google says that the feature will work the same way on iOS as it does on Android, which means the places you search for or navigate to won’t be saved to yourGoogle Accountwhen in Incognito Mode. With the feature enabled, the app also won’t show personalized features based on places you’ve been to previously, said the company.
Dec. 10, 2019
How to Customize the Right-click Menu on Windows 10
WhileWindows 10has definitely gotten better in terms of functionality andoverall stability, it never ceases to amaze me that Microsoft still doesn’t take user experience seriously. For example, if you use a lot ofthird-party appson your PC, the right-click menu gets cluttered by countless app extensions and there is no dedicated settings page to remove those items. Sometimes, due to heavy extensions littered in the right-click menu, you start getting a delayed response and that makes it even more frustrating.
Dec. 10, 2019
How to Hide/Unhide App Store Purchases on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Maybe you are dealing with an indomitable sibling who never fails a chance to pry into your App Store purchases. Or, maybe you just want to keep all of your favorite apps andgamesunder wraps so that no one can discover them. Whatever could be the reasonbehind your privacy, you can hide/unhide iOS and Mac App Store purchases at your own will. If you don’t know where to kickstart the proceeding, let me guide you through the step-by-step breakdown.
Dec. 10, 2019
How to Show Declined Events in Calendar App on iPhone and iPad
Imagine a situation where you areplanning for an eventin full swing using the stock calendar app. Once your planning is over after hours of toiling, suddenly you remember that you had actually declined the event due to prior engagement. Wouldn’t you feel annoying at yourself for not knowing it beforehand? Most probably, you would. If you don’t want to face such situations, be sure to show declined events in the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad.
Dec. 10, 2019
Microsoft Will End Support For Wunderlist on May 6, 2020
“We’ve stopped releasing new features and big updates to Wunderlist, so as the app ages it’s become more difficult to maintain. As technology continues to advance, we can’t guarantee that Wunderlist will continue to work as it should, or as we’d like it to”, said the company. Microsoft To Do already offers most of Wunderlist’s popular features, as well as full integration with Microsoft apps and services, such as Hotmail, Office (Outlook, Live etc.
Dec. 10, 2019
No MNP From December 10-15 As Carriers Prepare for New TRAI Regulations
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced new MNP (mobile number portability) rules that it believes will significantly cut down on the time taken to move from one operator to another. According to anofficial memopublished by the regulator, the amended rules will make the process fast and more convenient for mobile subscribers in the country. As part of the plan, the portability service provider will now manage the port-out request and not the mobile services operator.
Dec. 10, 2019
Nokia 7.1 Is Now Receiving the Android 10 Update
A couple of days back, HMD Globalannounced the Android 10 update for the Nokia 9 PureViewalongside a roadmap for when other Nokia-branded smartphones can expect to receive the latest Android update as well. In keeping with that timeline, the company has today started rolling out theAndroid 10update to the Nokia 7.1. With this update, the Nokia 7.1 joins the Nokia 9 PureView and the Nokia 8.1 in the ranks of HMD Global smartphones that have received the Android 10 update from HMD Global.
Dec. 10, 2019
Oppo Unveils AR Glasses, 5G Router and More at Inno Day 2019
At its first Oppo Inno Day technology convention on Tuesday, the Chinese smartphone giant unveiled some cool new gadgets and revealed plans to launch some more in the coming weeks. Most of these deviceswill leverage 5G networks, which offer faster speeds and greater coverage at lower latency. AR Glasses One of the most interesting new announcements at the the event is an AR headset that can communicate with computers, smartphones and other connected devices using 5G networks.
Dec. 10, 2019
Pixel 4 is Getting Automatic Robocall Screening
Google has today announced a new ‘Pixel Feature Drop’ that will bring new features to the company’s line-up of Android powered smartphones. The first Pixel Feature Drop will be arriving this month, and will bring a bunch of features to the Pixel family. Automatic Robocall Screening Chief among those features is the company adding support forautomatic robocall screeningto the Pixel 4. Google’s “Call Screen” feature will receive an update in the US which will allow users to enable automatic robocall screening.
Dec. 10, 2019
Realme XT 730G to be Launched as Realme X2 Alongside a ‘Star Wars Edition’
Having beenlaunched in Chinaearlier this year, the Realme X2 is all set to hit Indian shoreson December 17. Rumored earlier as the Realme XT 730G, the device will seemingly be launched with the Realme X2 moniker, as seen from a newFlipkart teaser. It is expected to be an upgraded version of theRealme XTthat was launched in India back in September, with the company having already announced that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G instead of the Snapdragon 712 found on the XT.
Dec. 10, 2019
Redmi K30 5G with 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 765G and 64MP Camera Launched
Redmi may have started off as a budget-centric Xiaomi spin-off, but has now grown into a full-fledged brand of its own. Today, at a launch event in China, Redmi put an end to all the anticipation andlaunched its first-ever 5G smartphone– the Redmi K30. Apart from being the first 5G Redmi phone, the Redmi K30 brings along a number of other firsts as well. It’s the first [hone to bepowered by the newly announced Snapdragon 765G chipsetand the first Redmi phone with a higher refresh rate display.
Dec. 10, 2019
ROG Phone 2 with 12GB RAM, 512GB Storage Going on Sale in India Tomorrow
When Asuslaunched the ROG Phone 2in India back in September for a really impressive price of Rs. 37,999 for the base 8GB/128GB variant of the gaming phone, the company announced that it will bring a 12GB/512GB variant of the smartphone to India “soon” with a 30W fast charger and an Aero Active Cooler II included in the box. Well, if you’ve been holding out on buying the ROG Phone 2 in hopes to grab the 512GB variant of the phone, you’ll be glad to know your wait is almost over.
Dec. 10, 2019
TikTok’s Top 100 Report Shines Light on Best Memes, Creators and Trends
Much likethis year’s YouTube Rewind, popular short video platform TikTok has published today the“TikTok Top 100”report. It can be seen as a year-in-review list that lists down the best creators (all-time viewed and breakout ones), memes, trends, viral videos, and more. The company has also highlighted popular TikTok videos and creators from areas such as music, beauty and style, sports, pets, and dance trends. Are you familiar with the track –Old Town Road?
Dec. 10, 2019
Top 10 Duolingo Alternatives for Better Language Learning
1. Drops Drops is a unique app that wants to change how foreign languages are taught. It has something calleda 5-mins learning sprint where you can take a session for only 5 minutes. No more than that. The app has placed the limitation intentionally so that the user remains fully focussed for a short time which will eventually improve memorization. That is kind of cool, right? Other than that, Drops focusses more on visual-based learning, unlike Duolingo which has mostly text-based sessions and frankly, I find it boring.
Dec. 9, 2019
Snapchat ‘Cameo’ Uses Deepfake to Insert Your Face Into Funny Videos
Snapchat is reportedly testing a new feature to join itsroster of cool tricks. The feature usesAI-based softwareto superimpose your face into existing videos or GIFs to create short clips that can then be shared online. Called ‘Cameo’, the new feature will allow users to just take a selfie to create short videos that the company hopes will become a fun new way to convey an emotion or reaction in Snapchat messages.
Dec. 9, 2019
How to Add Third-Party Cloud Apps to Files App on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
If given a choice, I wouldn’t look beyond iCloud for my online storage needs. Unfortunately, Apple offers just 5GB of free iCloud storage in an age where even 50GB of base storage seems too less to accommodate the rapidly growing demands of users thanks to high-resolution photos and videos and powerful games. That’s why the need to look forthird-party cloud appslike Google Drive (15GB free) and Box (10GB free) arises. So, if your iCloud storage is already full and you don’t want to upgrade to the premium plan (starting at$0.
Dec. 9, 2019
How to Get the Official Dark Mode on WhatsApp [Root Required]
While thedark modefrenzy has come and gone, there is one app that has not yet embraced the dark side. Yes, I am talking about WhatsApp and its excruciatingly long phase of beta testing. However, that is going to change soon as the official dark theme on WhatsApp is already up and working flawlessly. We know this thanks to a fellowRedditorwho discovered the hidden flag recently. The great part is that the official dark mode has made its way to the stable release and not some beta or modified build, which means the official rollout is imminent.
Dec. 9, 2019
Huawei President Says Company will Still Prefer Android for its Smartphones
I’m uncertain why the company is choosing this course of action. After all, without the presence of Google Play Services, the company’s phones are essentially handicapped when compared with other Android-powered flagships out there. The only reasoning I can think of, is that the company is trying to lure more developers to its own app store that its shipping on its Android-powered phones, and will make the switch to Android when it has .
Dec. 9, 2019
iOS 13.3 With Stricter Parental Controls May be Rolled Out This Week
Apple may be planning to roll out yet another iOS update this year, bringing a number of new features and enhancements, including a new functionality that would allow parents to limit the amount of time their children can spend online. That’s according to Vietnamese telecom carrier, Viettel, which last week posted an article about its upcoming eSIM service on iPhones and Apple Watches, revealing that iOS 13.3 might be launched on Tuesday, December 11, alongside watchOS 6.
Dec. 9, 2019
ISRO to Launch India’s Latest Spy Satellite on December 11
India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket would launch the country’s latest spy satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites on December 11, said the Indian space agency. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the rocket numbered as PSLV-C48 will lift off at 3.25 p.m. with RISAT-2BR1, a radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg. These international customer satellites are being launched under a commercial arrangement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).
Dec. 9, 2019
Mi Note 10 India Launch Expected in January; May be Priced Around Rs 40,000
Xiaomi has alreadyteased the launchof the Mi Note 10 in India, and recent developments suggest that it could happen as soon as next month. Believed to have been firstspotted by 91Mobiles, the device has been mentioned on the official Mi India Community website along with its price-tag, suggesting that it might be the most expensive Xiaomi smartphone ever to have been launched in the country. In a recentpostabout the 3rd Global Photography Challenge, the company says it will give away ten Mi Note 10 smartphones worth Rs.
Dec. 9, 2019
New OnePlus TV Remote Adds Netflix Button; Here’s How to Get it For Free
OnePlus TVrecently bagged an updatethat brought along support for the Netflix app in tow. This update was much-awaited as it finally allows you to stream Netflix (check out our favoriteNetflix Movies,TV Series,Animated Series,Netflix Originals, and more) on yourOnePlus TV. But what’s even better is that OnePlus has launcheda new much-improved remote controlalongside this update. Remember the sleek OnePlus TV remote that caught everyone’s attention at first, but is known to be super irritating to use.
Dec. 9, 2019
Galaxy S11+ May Ship With ‘Exclusive Custom’ 108MP Image Sensor
Samsung’s Galaxy S11 wasearlier rumoredto sport the company’s own 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX image sensor that was first seen in Xiaomi’s newly-launchedMi Note 10, but latest reports now suggest that the South Korean company is working on a ‘custom’ 108MP sensor that will be exclusive to its upcoming lineup. According to tipster Ice Universe(@UniverseIce), the Galaxy S11+ will come with a 1/ 1.3-inch 108MP Samsung-exclusive custom sensor, which will be superior in quality when compared to the standard ISOCELL Bright HMX chip.
Dec. 9, 2019
Realme’s Truly Wireless Earbuds Are Officially Called “Realme Buds Air”
Alongside the much-awaitedSnapdragon 730G-powered variantof the Realme XT, the company is also known to be launching its truly wireless earbuds on December 17 next week. Realme has been teasing its wireless earbuds since theX2 Pro launch, sharing a number ofreal-life images, and teasers online. But today, Realme has gone ahead and confirmed the earbuds will officially be called Realme Buds Air. Realme today took to Twitter to officially reveal the official branding for its truly wireless earbuds.
Dec. 9, 2019
Redmi K30 Launch on December 10; Here’s Everything We Know so Far
After weeks of anticipation and teasers, Redmi K30 willfinally go officialon December 10 (tomorrow) as the first-ever 5G smartphone in the company’s portfolio. Redmi has been pretty active in teasing not only the design but also the hardware specs and features on social media in the days up to the event. We already know a whole lot about Redmi K30 prior to its China launch tomorrow, so we decided to gather all of the information in one place.
Dec. 9, 2019
Samsung Could Launch MediaTek-Powered 5G Phones Next Year
MediaTek launched its first flagship 5G chipset,the MediaTek Dimensity 1000, earlier last month. It comes with an integrated 5G modem and is expected to make way into phones from the likes of Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi (an important supporter, who baked Helio G90T into the Redmi Note 8 Pro) in the coming months. But, afresh report in ChinaTimesnow suggests that MediaTek is looking to onboard Samsung as one of its customers.
Dec. 9, 2019
OnePlus Starts Exporting ‘Made in India’ 5G Smartphones
OnePlus counts India as one of its most lucrative markets. It’s the only country where the company has launched its first Android smart TV –OnePlus TV Q1 and Q1 Pro– earlier this year. Now,a report in The Economic Timessuggests that OnePlus is furthering its“Make in India”commitment and driving investments byexporting 5G phones made in the countryon a pilot basis. The Chinese phone maker is working towards building India into its global export hub and is alreadyexporting ‘Made in India’ 5G phones to markets like North America.
Dec. 9, 2019
Vivo Suspends Plans to Rebrand FunTouch OS to JoviOS
A few days after the product manager for Vivo’s Funtouch OS seemingly revealed that the company was working onsomething called JoviOS, the company has officially announced that the project is now dead. As it turned out, JoviOS was only meant to be a rebranding of FunTouch OS and not an entirely new skin from the scratch, but the company has now decided to refrain from implementing the plan. In a post earlier today on Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, the product manager for FunTouch OS said that after multiple consultations with team members over the past few weeks, the company has suspended plans to rename its custom Android skin, which means Vivo users will have to continue using the awkwardly-named FunTouch OS rather than JoviOS, which sounds considerably more professional.
Dec. 9, 2019
Vivo V17 with SD675, Punch-hole Display, and Quad-Cameras Launched
Vivo has taken the Indian budget segment by storm with itsU- and Z-seriesand it’s now looking to further its assault on the mid-range segment with the Vivo V17. The company has launched the Vivo V17 today at a launch event in New Delhi. The Chinese giant has made a point to stand out from its competitors, first with the dualpop-up selfie camerain theVivo V17 Proand now with a tiny punch-hole and rectangular rear-camera module on the Vivo V17.
Dec. 9, 2019
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Coming Soon to a Fortnite App Near You
Something from a galaxy far, far away will visit Fortnite this weekend. With the next installment in theStar Warsfranchise all set to hit theaters December 20th, Walt Disney Studios and Epic Games have tied-up to debut an exclusive glimpse of the movie within Fortnite’s ‘Risky Reels’ section on Saturday, December 14. In an officialblog postover the weekend, Epic Games announced that J.J. Abrams, the director ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, will reveal“never-before-seen footage”from the movie on Saturday, December 14 at 2PM ET (12:30AM, December 15, India time).
Dec. 8, 2019
‘Zenia’ is the World’s First AI-Powered Virtual Yoga Assistant
With daily stress becoming a way of life for most people, yoga andwellness appsare becoming massively popular around the world. Now, a new application is throwing its hat in the transcendental ring with the promise of being your“first AI-powered virtual yoga assistant”. Developed and marketed by Zenia Inc, the app monitors your yoga poses and provides real-time feedback on the quality of yourasanas. Zenia uses the front camera on your phone to recognize the movements and through voice, provides gentle corrections to keep the practice safe and effective by incorporating the best of computer vision and machine learning.
Dec. 8, 2019
Apple Watch Emergency SOS Feature Credited with Saving Stranded Kayakers
Apple Watch is the best mass-market health and safety product to ever launch. It’sfall detectionandheart rate monitoring ECGfeatures have already been credited for saving many lives. And now, the US Coast Guard is creditingApple Watch’s Emergency SOSfeature for saving lives of two stranded Kayakers at sea. The two rescued men were tourists who went kayaking off the coast of Ocean Park Beach in San Juan, Puerto. The hazardous weather condition caused their kayaks to overturn and sink.
Dec. 8, 2019
Australia Deploying AI-Based ‘Mobile Phone Detection Cameras’ to Prevent Accidents
For the first three months, drivers caught by a mobile phone detection camera will receive a warning letter.“After that, the penalty for offending drivers is five demerit points and a $344 fine ($457 in a school zone). The penalty will increase to 10 demerit points during double demerit periods”, said the release. Repeated violations could even result in the revoking of driving licenses, warned the authorities. The Executive Director of Transport for NSW’s Centre for Road Safety, Bernard Carlon, said that many such cameras have already been operational across the state over the past several months as part of pilot that has already checked 8.
Dec. 8, 2019
BPCL Starts Doorstep Delivery of Diesel in Noida
Noida residents can rejoice as now they can get diesel delivered directly to their doorstep. Launched by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the new doorstep delivery program for diesel allows Noida residents to order diesel in bulk and get it delivered to their home. According to a statement from the company given toBusinessLine, ” Delivery of the fuel will commence from the Shaheed Ramendra Pratap Singh Petrol Pump at Sector-95 in Noida.
Dec. 8, 2019
Meet Bullet SSD – The Ultimate Portable SSD that Fits on Your Keychain
Thanks to the pursue of thin and light laptops, upgrading the internals of ourSSD laptopsis next to impossible. Most of the components including RAM and SSD are soldered on the motherboard and hence cannot be upgraded. This is bad as it means you are stuck with the configuration you chose while buying your laptop. That’s whereexternal SSDscan save your skin. Due to their high read and write speeds, using an external SSD doesn’t impede your workflow.
Dec. 8, 2019
MG Motor May Launch Sub-10 Lakh Electric Car in India
Following thelaunch of its ZS EV electric vehiclein India this week, Chinese-owned British automotive brand, MG Motor, has announced plans to possibly launch an ‘affordable’ electric car, priced under Rs. 10 lakh, in India. According toThe Times of India(ToI), the company is also planning to have a robust e-vehicle eco-system and, has started a feasibility study to set up a battery assembly plant in Gujarat to power itselectric vehicles. Having just launched the ZS EV electric SUV in India, the company is betting big on the future of electric vehicles in the country.
Dec. 8, 2019
NOMOOGLE Browser Extension Helps You Remove Google from Your life
There’s a popular saying, “If you are not paying for a service then you are the product”. If there’s one place where this statement holds, it’s in respect toGoogle. All of use are using freeGoogle productseveryday in our lives. From usingGoogle Searchfor searching online to usingGoogle Mapsfor navigation to usingGmailfor managing our emails, Google is entrenched in our everyday life. We can use all these products for free becauseGoogle uses our data to target ads.
Dec. 8, 2019
OnePlus 8 Lite Concept Renders Reveal Punch-Hole Display, Dual Rear Cameras
91Mobilespublisheda few CAD-based concepts renders of the upcoming device, revealing a flat display with a center-aligned punch-hole at the top for the selfie-cam up-front. You can also see a rectangular camera housing at the back with dual-cameras and what seems to be an LED flash. Next to the main camera housing, there’s another tiny cutout for what might house a ToF (Time of Flight) sensor. According to the report, OnePlus 8 Lite is also expected to feature a USB Type-C port and display of around 6.
Dec. 8, 2019
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Takes Aim at Apple with Affordable New Foldable Phone
Yes, Escobar Fold 1 is thelatest foldable phoneto join the ranks of existing foldables like Galaxy Fold or Motorola Razr. It features a flexible display that unfolds outwards and you can see a gold-plated rear and side panel in the pictures as well. The Escobar Fold 1 does look wild with the gold-color paint job but there’s a lot more to the story. Now, anyone would think that Roberto is gunning for existing foldable phone players like Samsung, Huawei or Motorola.
Dec. 8, 2019
Pre-Orders for Apple’s New Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR Start on December 10
The Cupertino giant has started sending out “Save the Date” e-mails with the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR pre-order date to interested customers. You’ll be able to place orders for both of these devices starting from 10th December. But, this is just the date for when the window to place orders will open, with shipments kicking-off soon after. In its e-mail to customers, Apple has only mentioned the pre-order opening date.
Dec. 8, 2019
PUBG Mobile-based Web Series “Dosti Ka Naya Maidan” Starts Streaming Dec 25
Dosti Ka Naya Maidan will be afive-part web series, which will be streamed on YouTube starting from December 25. It has beendeveloped by the PUBG Mobile India team, along with the game’s developers Lightspeed & Quantum Studios. The most interesting thing about this series, which will be based on the game, has beencreated in Hindito further its appeal to the regional audience. Now, you all must be wondering — what’s the concept of this web series?
Dec. 8, 2019
Snap Ties-up with Gucci for Limited Edition Spectacles 3 AR Glasses
Following the unveiling of its third-generationSpectacles 3 AR glassesearlier this year, Snap Inc, the parent company of instantmessaging app, Snapchat, has collaborated with famed Italian fashion label, Gucci, and Hollywood filmmaker, Harmony Korine, to introduce limited edition ‘Spectacles x Gucci‘ glasses that builds on the underlying technology of Spectacles 3 with a more eye-catching design. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ7Qm5FqsQQ Snap says it is planning to possibly launch the limited edition glasses commercially at some stage, but there’s no ETA for that just yet.
Dec. 8, 2019
These Glasses Can Detect If You’re Diabetic Using Your Tears
Researchers at the University of São Paulo’s São Carlos Physics Institute have teamed up with the scientists from the University of California’s Department of Nanoengineering, San Diego to develop abiosensor capable of detecting glucose levels in the bloodusing a person’s tears. To make this possible, the researchers embedded the biosensor into the nose pad of glasses. Users can simply wear the glasses to get started. In addition to glucose, the researchers say that it can also measure the sugar, vitamin, and alcohol levels in the human body.
Dec. 8, 2019
This App Lets You Run Linux Distros on Android Without Root
Ever wanted to run Linux distros on Android? Well, this app will let you distro-hop right from your Android smartphone running Android Lollipop and abovewithout root. Notably, this is not yet another command-line tool for running commands supported by a specific distribution. You can install desktop environments on top of it for a user-friendly interface. The supported desktop environments are KDE, LXDE, LXQT, MATE, and XFCE. I tried installing Ubuntu 19 along with XFCE DE on a OnePlus 7T Pro and it worked flawlessly.
Dec. 8, 2019
USB Condom Is All You Need to Protect Your Data While Traveling
Let me start off by saying that “USB Condom” is a terrible name for a tiny USB stick-like device that will come in super handy in time of need. Well, if we put it like that then the name doesn’t sound that bad. Jokes aside, the USB Condom is basically a USB data blocker. What this means is that it would enable you toprotect your deviceagainst malicious hackers while you charge the device at public charging stations at airports or hotels.
Dec. 8, 2019
Use This Trick to Play Google Stadia Games on Any Android Phone (Root)
Google unveiled the much-hyped Google Stadia with22 titleslast month. For the uninitiated, the service lets you stream and play games on your PC, Chrome OS tablet, Chrome browser, TV, Android phones, and Chromecast Ultra. However, support for Android phones is limited to Pixel devices at the moment. Folks over at XDA Developers found a way to bypass this restriction imposed by Google to let any Android user experience Google Stadia right now.
Dec. 8, 2019
‘Puppy.Pics’ is a Social Media App for Dog Lovers
The internet isfilled with cute cat videos, but dog lovers need not despair, because there are enough pictures, videos and memes with adorable pooches to last a lifetime and more. So if you’re a dog’s best friend and always wondered if you could chat about everything related to your canine friend(s) with like-minded people, you’ll be happy to know that there’s an app for just that. Simply called ‘Puppy.Pics‘, the social media app for dog-lovers allows users to upload pictures, stories and anecdotes about their canine best friends with the global community of dog lovers.
Dec. 8, 2019
61% of Malicious Ads Target Windows: Report
Windows operating systemis undoubtedly one of the most used operating systems across the world. Web analytics firmStatcounternotes that Windows has almost 77% market share as a desktop operating system. This makes Windows an easy target for malicious ad campaigns. According to a recent report from cyber-security firm Devcon, 61% of malicious ad campaigns observed from July 11 to November 22 this year were targeted at Windows users. If you’re wondering what a malicious ad campaign is, those are online advertisements designed to manipulate the user to download malicious software.
Dec. 7, 2019
12 Best Building Games for iPhone and Android
As a playful kid, I loved creating the metropolis of dreams. Though becoming a real estate tycoon was not my wish, I enjoyed creating amazing buildings and defending them against invaders. While those times have flown away and I no longer play building games as passionately as I used to, my romance with them has continued to flourish. So, I’m glad to share some of the best buildinggames for iPhone and Android, which I have always relished playing.
Dec. 7, 2019
5 Best Night Mode Camera Apps for iPhone and iPad
Best iPhone and iPad Apps to Take Night Mode Photos Before getting into the exploring mode, it would be apt to sort out of a few clouds that might be hanging behind the scene and also put the disclaimer away. Let’s get it out of the way upfront! No night mode app can match the repertoire of Apple’s offering. However, they can certainly please you with fairly impressive bright and crisp images captured in dark environments.
Dec. 7, 2019
Cambridge Analytica Guilty of Deceiving Facebook Users: US FTC
Almost a year and a half after theCambridge Analytica scandalrocked Facebook and emboldened regulators around the world to clamp down on internet companies, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found thenow-defunctBritish data analytics company guilty of deceptive trade practices. According to an officialpress releasefrom the organization,“Cambridge Analytica, LLC engaged in deceptive practices to harvest personal information from tens of millions of Facebook users for voter profiling and targeting.” The US trade regulator had earlier sued Cambridge Analytica, its then-CEO Alexander Nix, and app developer Aleksandr Kogan, for allegedly deceiving consumers.
Dec. 7, 2019
Galaxy A51 Official Renders, Specifications Leak Online Ahead of Launch
Samsung onlyrecently launchedthe Galaxy A50s but rumors for its successor, which is dubbed as the Galaxy A51, has been flooding the Internet for quite some time now. We have already seen more than a few design and specifications leaks for Samsung’s mid-ranger. But, a new report gives us a look at the official Galaxy A51 press renders, along with the device’s specifications. Starting off with the design, the official renders attached below show that Samsung will make the Galaxy A51 stand out from its competitors by adopting the center punch-hole display design.
Dec. 7, 2019
Google Maps Working on a New Feature to Show Brightly Lit Streets
Google Maps is reportedly working on a feature to highlight brightly lit streets in the application. The feature was first spotted by XDA Developers in an APK teardown of the map application. The feature is an attempt fromGoogleto make night-time travel and commute safer for users by helping them avoid streets with poor lighting. It’s reportedly named ‘Lighting’ and will show brightly lit streets in yellow colour, according to code found during the teardown.
Dec. 7, 2019
YouTube Rewind 2019: ‘Rowdy Baby’ Top-Trending Music Video in India
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Dec. 7, 2019
How to Share Media in Google Photos Using Direct Messaging
I would be lying if I said thatGoogle Photosis not the most feature-richphoto gallery appacross platforms including iOS. That said, while Google Photos offers a more simplified way of managing pics and video snaps, there is one department where it lacked simplicity – sharing. Yeah, you heard it right. Up until now, the app forced users to create a shared album to share images – even if that consisted of a single pic.
Dec. 7, 2019
Huawei’s Kirin 1020 Rumoured to Bring Major Improvements Over Kirin 990
Whatever the naming scheme might be, one thing is for certain, the chipset will bring performance and efficiency improvements over its predecessor, the Kirin 990. While we don’t know exactly how big a gap that will be, a new leak from Slashleaks contributor Teme, who goes by the Twitter handle RODENT590 claims that the difference will be fairly huge. The leaker also claims that the chipset will only be available with a 5G modem.
Dec. 7, 2019
“Call of Duty: Mobile” Crosses 170 Million Downloads in 2 Months
Call of Duty: Mobilehas becomeone of the most popular gameson Android and iOS, and a recent report now suggests that it has been downloaded more than 172 million times and earned nearly $87 million in global revenues in its first two months. That’s according to analytics firm,Sensor Tower, which says the game picked up nearly 21 million unique installs in November, compared to almost 146 million in the previous month.
Dec. 7, 2019
Realme XT 730G, Truly Wireless Earbuds Confirmed to Launch on December 17
Realme has been teasing the launch ofRealme XT’s Snapdragon 730G variantin India for months on end now. The company, on numerous occasions, has also confirmed that it will launch the Realme XT’s new variant (currently powered by Snapdragon 712) in December. And well, we finally have an official launch date. The Chinese phone maker has started sending out media invites for the Realme XT 730G launch event, which is scheduled for December 17.
Dec. 7, 2019
Redmi K30 Will Also Have a 4G Variant, Confirms Xiaomi
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that its upcoming premium mid-ranger, theRedmi K30, will also come in a 4G variant. The revelation, which comes from Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, seemingly confirms recent leaks that claimed the company is working on a 4G variant of the device alongside themuch-teased 5G model. The exact tech specs of the 4G version remain under the wraps, but leaks suggest that it might be powered by the Snapdragon 730G, making it cheaper than its 5G counterpart.
Dec. 7, 2019
WhatsApp Adds Call Waiting Support on Android
Popular messaging service WhatsApp has had calling support for quite some time now. Still, for some strange reason, the company had not added support for important calling features such as call waiting and holding. That seems to be changing now, with WhatsApp adding ‘Call Waiting’ support to the smartphone app on Android so if you’re on a WhatsApp call and you get another in-app call in the background, you will be notified of it and can choose to answer or reject the call from the notification.
Dec. 7, 2019
You Can Now Tag YouTube Creators in Video Titles, Descriptions
YouTubefirst revealedthat it’s working on a @mentions feature about a month ago and it was initially rolled out to beta users for testing. This new feature is designedonly for the new Creator Studio. It will not come to YouTube Studio Classic and we shouldn’t expect to see it on the legacy platform.
Dec. 7, 2019
How to Enable Automatic Image Blocking in Gmail on iPhone and iPad
When there is a constant threat to the security of sensitive information, additional safeguard against spammers and hackers should always be the way to go. In the backdrop of an ever-increasing demand forimproved security and privacy, Google has taken several notable steps like introducing aprivate messaging feature inside Google Photosand allowing iOS users to enable automatic image blocking in Gmail on iPhone and iPad. It’s worth noting upfront that image blocking feature has existed on Android and web versions of the Gmail app for quite some time, unlike the iOS counterpart.
Dec. 7, 2019
OnePlus TV Finally Gets Netflix Support with Latest Update
The first-ever OnePlus TV launched earlier this year to much fanfare. It boasts a striking design, a cleanAndroid TV interface, and a super useful companion app. However, it wasmissing supportfor one of the largeststreaming platforms, Netflix at launch but OnePlus promised that it will be added sometime in October. Though we didn’t hear any updates right after launch, OnePlus has today announced the rollout of a new OnePlus TV update that brings Netflix support in tow.
Dec. 6, 2019
10 Best Mind Training Apps and Games for iPhone and Android
Not everyone has a sharp mind with Einstein-like IQ, have they? While some cancrack most complex riddlesin the blink of an eye, others may struggle to get through even the simplest problems. Though miracles don’t happen overnight, the brain can be trained to improve several pivotal skills including cognition, problem-solving, and concentration. So, if you feel the need to accelerate your mind, make it work faster or enhance critical skills like decision making, this could well be the perfect time to try out the best mind training apps and games for iPhone or Android.
Dec. 6, 2019
Airalo: Get Cheapest Data Roaming Around the World
One of the biggest expenses while traveling internationally is internet data roaming charges. Carriers charge exorbitant prices for international data. You could alleviate this problem by getting a local SIM in the country that you visit, if the process of buying a local SIM was not so convoluted. Even if you manage to get a local SIM card, now you have to handle multiple SIM cards as you remove and install them.
Dec. 6, 2019
Apple Could Release a Port-less iPhone in 2021: Report
Kuo’s note, obtained by Macrumors, says“Apple will create more differentiation between the highest-end and high- end models. It will benefit the shipment of the highest-end model and iPhone ASP. Among new 2H21 iPhone models, we expect that the highest-end model would cancel the [Lightning] port and provide the completely wireless experience.” “Apple will launch the iPhone SE2 Plus in 1H21. We predict that the display size will be 5.5 or 6.
Dec. 6, 2019
Apple ‘Clips’ iOS App Updated With Animojis, Memojis, Mickey Mouse and More
Apple has updated its freevideo creation app on iOS,Clips, with a number of new features that the company hopes will make it more appealing to users around the world. First off is the addition of Animoji and Memoji that can follow the movements of a user’s face for fun selfie videos using the front-facing TrueDepth camera on compatible iPhone and iPad models. The enhanced animated stickers and emojis can be added to personal video messages, slideshows, school projects and mini movies before sharing them on the web.
Dec. 6, 2019
Counterfeit Xiaomi Products Worth Rs 13 Lakh Seized by Delhi Police
Counterfeit Xiaomi products estimated to be worth over Rs. 13 lakhs were seized from four suppliers in Gaffar Market in Delhi last week as part of the company’s anti-counterfeit operations. In a press release on Friday, the Chinese tech giant said that the raids were conducted by Delhi Police following its recent complaint about the growing menace of counterfeit Xiaomi goods in the country. According to the company, police officers from the Central District Karol Bagh Police Station seized over 2000+ fake Xiaomi products from four shop owners who were subsequently arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Xiaomi products.
Dec. 6, 2019
Google May Soon Block Sideloaded Apps on Your Android Phone
Google’s Advanced Protection Program is designed to protect users against any targeted attacks or unwanted risks with a stronger set of protections. Users have touse hardware security keysand sacrifice some freedom for that level of security. Well, as per the latest Play Store APK teardown, a new protection feature that ‘prevents sideloading of apps’on Android phones may soon be announced as part of the Advanced Protection Program. 9to5Googlerecently duginto the code of the latest version (#17.
Dec. 6, 2019
Google Pixel 4’s Voice Recorder App Comes to Pixel 2, 3, 3a
Originally introduced with the Pixel 4 earlier this year,Google’s unique Recorderapp is now compatible with some older Pixel devices, including the Pixel 2, 3 and 3a. The development comes just over a month after the companyannounced plansto make the app available to older Pixel handsets, but there’s no word on whether it will be rolled out to other Android devices, including the 1st-gen Pixel smartphones going forward. The Recorder app, in case you don’t know it already,can transcribe audio to text locally and in real-time, without needing an internet connection.
Dec. 6, 2019
HMD Reveals Android 10 Update Timeline, Starting With Nokia 9 PureView
At theNokia 2.3 launchevent in India on Thursday,HMD Global announced theAndroid 10update time-framefor a bunch of Nokia smartphones, starting with theNokia 9 PureView, which has already started receiving the new software. The incoming update brings the November Android Security patch alongside all the expected Android 10 goodies, including anative dark mode, new gesture navigation, smart reply, improved privacy and location controls. It is the second Nokia device to get Android 10 after Nokia 8.
Dec. 6, 2019
How to Make Subtasks and Sublists in Reminders on iOS 13 and macOS Catalina
Apple Reminders app has got a long due revamp in iOS 13 andmacOS Catalina. Aside from sporting an intuitive user-interface, the app has also got a host of helpful features including“Remind Me When Messaging”and the ability to create subtasks and sublists. As someone who relies on timely alerts to tackle workloads, I welcome this new addition. It sort of simplifies the process of managing reminders. If you are yet to put your hands on this user-friendly feature, now is the right to learn how to make subtasks and sublists in Reminders app on iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Dec. 6, 2019
MG Motor Launches ‘ZS EV’ Electric SUV With 340Km Range in India
A late entrant into the Indian market, British automotive brand, MG Motor, has followed up on its Hector compact SUV with the launch of the ZS EV, a five-seaterelectric vehiclethat will go on sale in the country next month. It will initially be available only in Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru before possibly making its way to other major cities around the country, although, there’s no word on that for now.
Dec. 6, 2019
Opera for Android Brings a New Night Mode with Latest Update
Opera for Android has rolled out a new update that brings, among other things, a new and improvednight modeto make viewing web pages in the dark even more comfortable. As mentioned in the company’s blog post announcing the changes with the update, the Operabrowser on Androidwill now be able to automatically turn bright webpages dark, even if the websites themselves don’t support a dark mode. This means that whenever you have your phone’s night mode enabled, Opera will not only turn its UI elements dark, but even websites you view on the browser will be turned darker to make the viewing experience more comfortable.
Dec. 6, 2019
PUBG Mobile to Add 90FPS Support, 10-bit HDR
Alongside the launch of theQualcomm Snapdragon 865, the company’s Tech Summit in Hawaii has given us a tidbit of information about one of the most popular smartphone games in the world right now. PUBG Mobile will soon be getting support for 90FPS gameplay on supported displays, and 10-bit HDR as well. There’s no word on exactly when support for 90FPS will be added to the game, but it does look extremely likely that it will only work on smartphones running Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform, especially considering the company’s statement that it worked closely with the developers to enable 90FPS support on the game.
Dec. 6, 2019
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 7c and 8c to Make Connected PCs Affordable
Qualcomm is taking things one step at a time. During its first keynote, the chipmaker only teased the new mobile chipsets – theSnapdragon 865 and 765. It doled out details for the two chipsets during the second-day keynote, and well, the third-day keynote address sees Qualcomm talk about Windows on Snapdragon. The chipmaker today announced twonew compute platforms — Snapdragon 7c and Snapdragon 8cthat now join the existingSnapdragon 8cx compute platformfor Always-on, Always-connected PCs.
Dec. 6, 2019
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Platform Brings 5G Support to AR/VR Headsets
If you didn’t already know, Qualcomm hadunveiled a VR headset reference designearlier last year but we hadn’t gotten any updates in this department – until today. The American chipmaker today committed to making VR/AR headsets mainstream andlaunched the new Snapdragon XR2 platformat Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii. Calling it the“world’s first 5G-supported extended reality (XR) platform,”Qualcomm has said that the Snapdragon XR2 will help enable never seen before experience. It won’t be replacing the company’s existing XR1 platform, which is widely being used in a ton of AR and VR devices.
Dec. 6, 2019
Realme Shares Real-Life Images of Its Truly Wireless Earbuds; Launch Imminent
Realme is sprinting to become a well-known lifestyle brand in India. Apart from Realme phones, the company already has a fledgling collection of mobile andaudio accessories. But, it’s not stopping there and has already given us asneak peekat its upcoming truly wireless earbuds at theRealme X2 Pro launch eventlast month. Now, Realme India has today gone ahead to tease the wireless earbuds, which hold an uncanny resemblance to Apple AirPods. The teaser image in the tweet, attached below, shows the AirPods-like charging case and the earbuds inside with the caption“Realme Sound in Bold Colours”up-top and“Coming Soon”underneath.
Dec. 6, 2019
Redmi K30 Camera Specs Confirmed; Sports 64MP Sony IMX686 Sensor
Redmi K30 islaunching next weekon December 10. It has already been confirmed that Redmi K30 will bepowered by the new Snapdragon 765 chipset, with a built-in 5G modem. We are also aware that the smartphone will feature a punch-hole display and a vertical quad-camera system sitting inside a Mate 30 Pro-like circular design on the rear. Redmi hastoday shared on Weiboone of the most anticipated teasers (attached below), revealing the Redmi K30 camera configuration.
Dec. 6, 2019
Samsung Launches ‘The Wall’ MicroLED TV in India for Rs 12 Crore
A year after debuting‘The Wall’MicroLED TVs for commercial establishments, Samsung earlier this year unveiled new models meant for retail consumers. The lineup is available in a variety of sizes, ranging from a relatively-modest 73-inches in 2K definition to a massive 292-inches (about 24 feet) in glorious 8K. While all of these devices have been on sale globally for some time, the company has finally brought some of them to India, but at astronomical prices.
Dec. 6, 2019
Snapdragon 865 vs Dimensity 1000: The 5G Chipset War
Qualcomm and MediaTek have been long-time rivals in the silicon industry and now they are all set to pit their flagship chips against each other. For the past few years, MediaTek was caught up on a string of patent infringement lawsuits and wasunable to enter many markets including India. However, the ban has been lifted now so the company is on a launch spree and has recently announced its flagship processorDimensity 1000with integrated 5G.
Dec. 6, 2019
Vivo X30 with Exynos 980, 60x Zoom Camera Launches on December 16
Vivo launched its first5G phone,the Vivo NEX 3, earlier this year with a waterfall screen and circular camera bump. It was an amazing flagship but the company’s now teasing its next 5G phone, the Vivo X30, which could be a lot more affordable. And well, it’s a lucky day today as theweeks of teasers and leakshave been followed up by the official launch date. In an official Weibo post, Vivo hastoday confirmedthat the Vivo X30 will launch on 16th December in China.
Dec. 6, 2019
YouTube Rewind 2019: PewDiePie Most-Watched Creator With 4 Billion Views
Overall, the losing battle with T-Series notwithstanding, it was another great year for PewDiePie, who finished as the most-watched creator on the platform with more than 4 billion views. The other names in the top-5 include Felipe Nato, Pencilmation, Jelly and David Dobrik. The top-10 ‘Breakout Creators’ list had one familiar name for all cricket fans – Shoaib Akhtar – the Pakistani former fast bowler whose channel now has almost 2 million subscribers who seem to be lapping up his colorful views on all things cricket (and more).
Dec. 5, 2019
‘Red Magic 5G’ to be Powered by Snapdragon 865, Confirms Nubia
Following theofficial unveilingof the Snapdragon 865 and 765 mobile platforms in Hawaii earlier this week, awhole host of smartphone vendorshaveannounced plansto launch smartphones powered by the two SoCs. Nubia has now become the latest brand to jump on the Snapdragon 865 bandwagon by confirming that its next-generation gaming handset, theRed Magic 5G, will be based on Qualcomm’s newly-announced flagship chipset. The announcement, which was made via the official Red Magic Weibo account on Wednesday, revealed precious little about the device itself other than claiming that it would be first dual-mode 5G gaming smartphone powered by theSnapdragon 865.
Dec. 5, 2019
Digital Wellbeing ‘Focus Mode’ Rolling out to Android 9, Android 10
After being rolled out as part ofAndroid 10’s updated Digital Wellbeingearlier this year,Focus Modeis finally out of beta. In an officialblog poston Wednesday, Google announced that the new feature, which aims to help users maintain ‘focus’ and prevent distracting themselves from the task at hand, is finally available for all compatible Android 9 and Android 10 devices. The stable version ofFocus Modealso comes with a few new features, including a scheduling option that will automatically switch the tool on and off depending on the time of day.
Dec. 5, 2019
How to Back Up and Restore iOS Devices on Mac Running macOS Catalina
Ever since I got a hang of Apple ecosystem, one of the important lessons that I have learned is “Never fail to back up your device.” Unexpected things tend to happen when you expect them the least. When you are dealing with a ton of sensitive information and personal data, it’s always better to stay on the safer side so that even if something untoward happens, all ofyour data remains untouched.
Dec. 5, 2019
How to Use Spotify’s Sleep Timer on iPhone and iPad
When it comes to receiving major updates from apps, the iPhone almost always beats Android rivals to the punch. For example, takeWhatsApp fingerprint lock, it was released on iOS months before it hit Android. But that was not the case when Spotify introduced Sleep Timer a few months ago. While themusic-streaming approlled out the feature on Android devices, it kept iOS users waiting in the wing. After several months of delay, the music app has finally broken the jinx.
Dec. 5, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2 With GPS, Heart Rate Monitor, Launched in India
Huawei has today launched its latest flagshipsmartwatch in Indiaafteroriginally unveiling itat the Mate 30 launch event in Munich, Germany, back in September. Called theHuawei Watch GT 2, it’s a successor to the company’s Huawei Watch GT smartwatch and brings a number of new software and hardware upgrades over its predecessor. Huawei Watch GT 2 Features and Specifications The Huawei Watch GT 2 comes in two sizes, including with a 42mm variant with a 1.
Dec. 5, 2019
10 Best Tips and Tricks to Use Apple Podcasts App on Mac Like a Pro
Especially when I’m tied to my Mac during daily chores, I like to catch up with some of my favorite motivational podcasts. They (kind of) keep me refreshed and enlightened. So, I’m glad that Apple has introduced a standalonePodcasts appfor macOS –post the shut-down of iTunes. Both in terms of user interface and features, the app looks quite similar to its iOS counterpart. Therefore, it feels a lot familiar right from the word go – of course with a few hidden tricks up its sleeve.
Dec. 5, 2019
Microsoft Reportedly Planning a ‘Cheaper’ Disc-less Xbox Variant
According to a new report from Kotaku, Microsoft may still be working on a disc-less, affordable variant of its next-gen gaming console. So far, we’ve heard mostly about the Redmond giant’s ambitious “Project Scarlett” — the company’s next-generation of Xbox gaming consoles expected to pack in a solid-state drive, a powerful CPU, and more hardware improvements across the board, but if this new report is to be believed, the company is working on a cheaper variant of the same, codenamed “Lockhart”.
Dec. 5, 2019
Motorola One Hyper Launched with Snapdragon 675 SoC, Pop-up Selfie Camera
Motorola took a bold step and delivered to us theMoto Razr foldableearlier last month. I know, a lot of you are still reeling from that drool-worthy launch. But, Motorola has today expanded itsMoto One serieswith the launch of its much-rumored pop-up camera phone. Dubbed the Motorola One Hyper, this is Motorola’s first phone with an almost bezel-less design, no notch or punch-hole, and a pop-up selfie camera. This is also the company’s first-ever phone to feature a 64MP camera, so without further ado, let’s check out all of Motorola One Hyper’s specifications:
Dec. 5, 2019
Nokia Smart TV with 55-inch 4K UHD Display, JBL Audio Launched at Rs 41,999
Merely weeks after Flipkart and Nokiarevealedthat they have partnered to make Nokia-branded smart TVs, the first-ever ‘Nokia Smart TV’ has officially been launched today in India. It’s feature-packed, has been priced aggressively, and is ready to butt heads with many popular smart TV brands in India. So, without wasting any more time, let’s take a look at the specifications and pricing details: Nokia Smart TV: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Nokia Smart TV boasts apretty minimalist designwith a bezel-less display panel that should offer you seamless infinity-edge viewing experience.
Dec. 5, 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 Brings 5G Support to Mid-Range Android Phones
Qualcomm yesterday only teased the Snapdragon 765 chipset and didn’t dwell into the specifics. Well, worry not, we are here to discuss just that but let’s start off with a fact. Snapdragon 765 chipset series is a successor to theSnapdragon 730 serieswhich was announced earlier this year. Talking about the basics,Snapdragon 765 has an eight-core Qualcomm Kryo 475 CPU(a major upgrade over the Kryo 470 CPU found in Snapdragon 730) which can be clocked at up to 2.
Dec. 5, 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 vs 855+ vs 855: What’s New?
It’s December again and Qualcomm has released its brand new chipsetSnapdragon 865in Hawaii. And like every year, Android users want to know the specific hardware details and the improvements it brings over the last-gen chipsets. So in this article, we bring you a comparison between Snapdragon 865, 855+, and 855 along with a detailed analysis of the new processor. Also, the comparison between Snapdragon 865 and Apple’s A13 Bionic is inevitable so we have mentioned that as well.
Dec. 5, 2019
Reliance Jio Hikes Prepaid Tariffs, Reduces Data Allocation
Followingsteep price hikesfrom both Airtel and Vodafone Idea, Reliance Jio on Wednesday also announced plans to increase its prepaid tariffs by up to 40 percent,its second in just over a month. The new all-in-one (AIO) tariff plans start at Rs. 199 for 28-days and go up to Rs 2,199 for 1-year. All of them offer unlimited on-net (Jio to Jio) voice calls and 100 daily SMSes, but differ in their validity periods, daily data allocations and off-net (Jio to non-Jio) voice calling minutes.
Dec. 5, 2019
Snapdragon 865 Brings Support for 144Hz Display, 8K Video Recording, and More
Yesterday, Qualcommunveiled its newest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865, on stage at its Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii. The chipmaker took the veil off its new chipset during the first keynote address but didn’t shed light on many technical details. Well, the chipmaker has today revealed everything about the Snapdragon 865 chipset, so let’s not waste time and dive straight in. Starting off with the basics, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is an eight-core chipset based on the 7nm architecture.
Dec. 5, 2019
Sony Launches Alpha A9 II Camera for Professionals in India
Sony has today announced the launch of a brand new camera to its line-up of professional grade shooters. The Alpha A9 II from Sony packs in a bunch of impressive camera features, along with improvements across the board to make the camera a worthwhile proposition for professionals in the country. The Alpha A9 II comes with improved connectivity, including wired connectivity options in the form of an ethernet port supporting gigabit connectivity.
Dec. 5, 2019
TikTok Sued for Tracking, Collecting, and Disclosing Data of Children
According to the class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the app failed to create adequate measures to prevent minors from using the service. Moreover, the app asked for their email addresses, phone numbers, first and last name, photos, and bios. The complaint reads,“Because the App had virtually all privacy features disabled by default, there were serious ramifications, including reports of adults trying to contact minor children via the App,”It also adds that,“these reports exposed the dangerous potential of the App, which allowed adults posing as children to send inappropriate messages to minor children using the App.
Dec. 5, 2019
You’ll Now Have to Declare Your Birthdate to Join Instagram
Instagram has announced a couple of crucial changes that it says will make the platform safer for minors. Firstly, the company says it will now require all new users to declare their birthdates when creating an account on the platform. In an officialblog poston Wednesday, the Facebook-owned company said that the new policy will help prevent underage people from joining Instagram, thereby making it a safer place with more age-appropriate experiences overall.
Dec. 5, 2019
Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Update Removes Build Watermark
The update brings no new features as such, but a bunch of fixes and optimizations following feedback from users. One of the notable changes is theremoval of the persistent build watermarkat the lower right-hand corner of the desktop, although, the company says that it will return with the next update, when the Insiders in the Fast ring will be updated to builds from the RS_PRERELEASE development branch instead of the VB_RELEASE branch.
Dec. 4, 2019
‘Echo Input Portable’ With Alexa Launched in India For Rs 4,999
Amazon has expanded its Echo smart speaker portfolio in India by launching a new device that it says has been designed to deliver hands-free Alexa access on-the-move. Called theEcho Input Portable, the device is initially being launched exclusively in the India before eventually making its way to more regions around the world. It is currently onpre-order at Rs. 4,999and, will be available for purchase from December 18. The Echo Input Portable is a smaller, portable version of theEcho Inputthat the company had launched in the country last January.
Dec. 4, 2019
Google Co-Founder Larry Page Steps Down as Alphabet CEO
21 years after foundingGoogleas Stanford students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin have decided to step down as CEO and President of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, leaving current Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the helm of both Alphabet and Google. As Page and Brin depart from the company’s day to day management, they announced that Sundar Pichai will now be the CEO of both the companies, and handle day-to-day management. Their blog read,“Going forward, Sundar will be the CEO of both Google and Alphabet.
Dec. 4, 2019
Google Photos Adds Private Chat Feature on Android, iOS and Web
As part of itsongoing effortsto turn Google Photos into more of a social media platform, the tech giant has added a private chat feature to itspopular photo-hosting service. The new feature, which the developers say will make it easier for users“to share the individual, everyday moments”, will enable them to add photos and videos to private conversations as an option whenever they share any media file with their friends and family.
Dec. 4, 2019
How to Control Your PC with Google Assistant
WhileWindows 10already has Cortana as its voice assistant, many users prefer Google Assistant for itsgreat number of featuresand powerful capability to adapt to any ecosystem. However, the sad part is that Google Assistant is not available on desktop computers except Chromebooks and that is disappointing. Nevertheless, you should not be disheartened as we bring you an in-depth guide on how to control your PC with Google Assistant. In this article, I have mentioned some nifty ways to manage your computer with any Android smartphone, Google Home, Mini, Nest Hub, etc.
Dec. 4, 2019
How to Customize Language Settings for Specific Apps in macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina has come up with several new features likeScreen TimeandApprove with Apple Watch. While the highlighting additions have got plenty of limelight, the nifty little features like the ability to change the language of a specific Mac app hasn’t got much attention – just like itsiOS 13 counterpart. As I like to localize some of my favorite apps, I have found this feature really helpful. Probably, the best part about it is the customization that makes it much easier to take control of the languages of your favorite apps.
Dec. 4, 2019
How to Show All Day Reminders as Overdue on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Everyone has their own way of dealing with mounting workloads. And, I have my own nifty little way of sorting out tasks – one at a time.Remindersplay a pivotal role in helping me carry out my tasks before the deadline. But then again, no one is perfect. Nor am I. At times, I find myself running behind the clock with so many to-dos going well beyond the deadline. That’s the time where it pays to display all-day reminders as overdue ensuring they remain on top of the priority.
Dec. 4, 2019
Microsoft Edge 79 Released With Enhanced Tracking Protection
Microsoft has implemented a series of changes to thetracking protectionalgorithm in its Edge web-browser, enhancing its blocking prowess while increasing compatibility. In ablog poston Tuesday, the company said the changes will provide a better balance between web compatibility and blocking more types of trackers.“These changes resulted in Microsoft Edge 79 blocking ~25% more trackers than Microsoft Edge 78”, said the company. Powered largely by the Disconnect tracking protection lists, Microsoft Edge’s tracking protection functionality now also blocks new categories of trackers while exempting“sites and organizations that you have an ongoing and established relationship with”.
Dec. 4, 2019
Motorola Vows To Re-enter Flagship Smartphone Market in Early 2020
The Lenovo-owned phone maker has put out a variety of budget and mid-range devices, including theMotorola One MacroandOne Zoom, this year. The company also wowed us with theMotorola Razr foldableearlier last month and well, it looks like it has no plans of stopping just there. Motorola hasn’t shared any specifics yet but theMotorola Razr is the company’s first attempt at building a premium smartphone. It may not sport a flagship chipset, but the foldable offers a premium hardware experience.
Dec. 4, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 10 Teased to Be One of the First Snapdragon 865-Powered Phones
Well, Xiaomi is one of the first phone makers to tease and confirm that its flagship Mi 10 will be“one of the first Snapdragon 865-powered phones.”This is great news for Xiaomi enthusiasts but what’s even cooler is that Redmi K30,which launches next week, will be powered by the newly announced Snapdragon 765 chipset.
Dec. 4, 2019
Nokia 5G Phone With Snapdragon 765 Confirmed to Launch Next Year
Most Android vendors are embracing 5G technology in all its glory. Following the unveiling of theSnapdragon 765 Mobile Platformby Qualcomm at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii on Tuesday,Xiaomi and Nokia (HMD Global) have both announced plans to launch 5G smartphonespowered by the new chipset next year. While Xiaomi President, Lin Bin, took to the stage at the Qualcomm event to announce that theRedmi K30 will be the first Snapdragon 765-powered device, Juho Sarvikas, the chief product officer at HMD, also made a presentation at the event to reveal that the company will soon launch a Nokia-branded 5G phone powered by the same chipset.
Dec. 4, 2019
Play Store ‘Best of 2019’ Includes Call of Duty, Game of Thrones and More
The top-selling TV shows on the platform are also along expected lines, with the top-honors going to the following: The best-selling audiobook on Google play wasBecomingby former US first lady, Michelle Obama. Here’s the top-five: You can take a detailed look at all the winners on the officialGoogle Blog. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Dec. 4, 2019
Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 765 Chipsets
Snapdragon 865 is Qualcomm’s most powerful chipset to date. And while we expected the platform to arrive today with an integrated 5G modem (likeHuawei Kirin 990orSamsung Exynos 990), the chipmaker still makes it an optional part – similar to their previous-gen Snapdragon 855 SoC. This is surely weird as Qualcomm had been teasing an integrated chipset for the past few months. Technical details for the chipsets are not available yet butit’s the Snapdragon X55 modem that will come baked alongside the Snapdragon 865 chipset.
Dec. 4, 2019
Qualcomm’s New In-Display Fingerprint Sensor is 17x Bigger; Supports 2-Finger Authentication
While most phone makers are pushing forward with optical in-display sensors, Qualcomm has decided to take a different route. Optical sensors use light to record your fingerprints and unlock the device but 3D Sonic Max is an ultrasonic sensor. Ituses sound pressure waves to capture the ridges of your fingersto unlock the smartphone. This is not the world’s first ultrasonic fingerprint sensor though. The Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series both come equipped with an ultrasonic sensor.
Dec. 4, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Expected to Sport Clamshell Design; Cost Under $1000
We assumedSamsung W20 5Gwould be the Korean giant’s secondfoldable phonebut it was only a rebranded Galaxy Fold with minor upgrades in tow. Now, rumors of Samsung working on its second foldable, which is being dubbed the Galaxy Fold 2 are flooding the Internet. And it looks like the Galaxy Fold 2 will feature a clamshell design similar to thenew Motorola Razrand retail at a more affordable price tag than the current-gen Galaxy Fold.
Dec. 4, 2019
Mozilla Firefox Gets Picture-in-Picture Support with Latest Update
Mozilla Firefox has received an update that brings along a very useful feature to the popular browser. The update, which has currently rolled out on Windows, brings the picture-in-picture feature to the browser, so users can easily watch videos while browsing other tabs on their Windows PC. To activate the feature, all a user has to do is hover over a video. This will show up a “picture in picture” option on the video.
Dec. 4, 2019
Apple Announces the Best Apps and Games on the App Store in 2019
iPhone App of the Year – Spectre Camera ‘Spectre Camera’ uses AI to enable users to snap long exposure photographs. It claims to be able to remove crowds, turn city streets into rivers of light, make waterfalls look like paintings and much more. The app comes with a price-tag of Rs. 249, and is currently the number 1 Photo and Video app on the platform. Check outSpectre Cameraon the App Store.
Dec. 3, 2019
TikTok Restricted Videos From Disabled, Overweight, LGBTQ Users From Going Viral
Chinese social media platform, TikTok, reportedly restricted the reach of videos uploaded by disabled, overweight and LGBTQ users in an apparently misguided attempt to protect them from being cyber-bullied. The news is believed to have been firstreported by Netzpolitik, which says the policy was supposed to protect ‘vulnerable’ users who the company believed were at a high risk of being bullied online. According to the report, TikTok resorted to ‘unusual’ means to make these videos stay out of people’s feeds.
Dec. 3, 2019
Android 11 May Let You Listen to Bluetooth Audio With Airplane Mode On
Android 10 hasnot even been rolled outto most flagship smartphones yet, but rumors about the next major version of the software have already started making the rounds. According to a new report, Google seems to be working on a ‘smart’ Airplane mode that might make its debut inAndroid 11. Believed to have been firstspotted by XDA, anew commitin the AOSP Gerrit shows the company’s engineers are working on a“context-aware Bluetooth airplane mode”that will“not automatically turn off Bluetooth when airplane mode is turned on”.
Dec. 3, 2019
Apple Could Release a Mini-LED MacBook Pro and iPad in 2020
Apple has long stuck to its guns with not going towards OLED displays for its larger consumer devices, namely the MacBook Pro and the iPad. However, according to rumours that have long been around on the internet, the company has been looking at Mini-LEDs as a display technology for the future development of its product line-ups. Kuo also mentions the reason Apple is gravitating towards Mini-LEDs for these bigger screens on its devices.
Dec. 3, 2019
Chennai Techie Helps NASA Locate Vikram Debris on Moon
A space enthusiast from Chennai who worked independently, found adebris from the Vikram moonlanderthat scientists had been looking for and helped guide them to the spot where it had crashed. Shanmuga Subramanian, who made the discovery, told IANS on Tuesday:“It was something challenging as even NASA can’t find out so why can’t we try out? And that’s the thought that led me to search for Vikram lander”. He looked for it on the images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbital (LRO) Camera that the US space agency had released to the public.
Dec. 3, 2019
Customize Any OneUI Smartphone with Samsung’s “Theme Park”
Samsung isset to release OneUI 2.0to a number of its Galaxy smartphones in the next few months. But before it upgrades the devices to the new Android skin, the company is making a new module, dubbed Theme Park, available on theGood Lock app suite. It is a new app that finally lets users customize their OneUI theme. First spotted byRedditor u/prabhavtiwarion Monday, Theme Park is a Good Luck module that lets youcreate a customOneUItheme based on your current wallpaper.
Dec. 3, 2019
Facebook Built a Chatbot to Help Employees Deflect Criticism on the Holidays
Facebook, as a company, has such a bad public image that employees reportedly suffer criticism from family, relatives, and friends. That in itself should say a lot about how the company is handling the numerous issues it’s facing these days, and what seems like a continuous stream of scandals over the last year. It looks like the company apparently knows this, and in an attempt to help its employees deflect criticism from their relatives and friends over the holidays, it reportedly built anAI-poweredchatbot.
Dec. 3, 2019
Here is the Google Photos Feature No One is Talking About
Over the past few years,Google Photoshas become the de factoGallery appon many Android devices. One of the reasons could be the freebackupoffered by Google and some nifty editing features like color pop, blur adjustment, filters and more. However, there is one feature that has been there for quite some time, but users seem completely oblivious to it. Android users may be under the perception that it’s another gimmicky thing and not all that useful.
Dec. 3, 2019
How to Change Subtitle and Audio Language in Apple TV+ App
Recently, I have been playing around Apple TV+, exploring everything thatApple’s streaming service has got. While I have already jotted down thebest tips and tricks for Apple TV+, one nifty hack failed to catch my eyes. It is about changing subtitle or audio language. Considering how user-friendly this feature is, I thought it would be better to cover it separately. So, if you prefer to have subtitles or wish to change the language in the Apple TV app or Apple TV+, this quick hands-on guide is for you.
Dec. 3, 2019
How to Quickly Switch Between Dark And Light Mode on Mac
Beyond the visual pleasure, there is a lot to like in the dark mode. For one, it not only safeguards your eyes against straining but also conserves plenty of power so that your device can last longer. While macOS has got the beloveddark theme for quite some time(since the days ofmacOS Mojave), it lacks an option to let users switch between dark and light mode quickly on Mac,unlike the iOS counterpart.
Dec. 3, 2019
Intel Unveils New Design and Engineering Center in Hyderabad
Expanding its innovation footprint in India, US chipmaker, Intel, on Monday unveiled itsnew design and engineering centerin Hyderabad. Spread across 300,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility comprises six LEED Platinum certified floors, modern amenities and an incubation centre for hardware and systems start ups in the IT corridor of the city. It can accommodate 1,500 people, the company said. The complex was inaugurated by Telangana’s Information Technology Minister, K. T. Rama Rao, in the presence of Raja M Koduri, the Senior VP, Chief Architect and GM of Architecture of the Graphics and Software division at Intel, as well as Nivruti Rai, the Country Head for Intel India and Vice President at the company’s Data Centre Group.
Dec. 3, 2019
Newly Discovered StrandHogg Vulnerability Puts All Android Users at Risk
A new Android vulnerability has come to light and over 36 malicious apps are said to be exploiting it in the wild. Norwegian in-app security firm Promon hasdiscoveredthis new vulnerability in the Android operating system. And well, it’s a super sneaky one. Dubbed StrandHogg, the vulnerability allows malicious apps to hijack genuine apps and perform malicious operations on their behalf. The StrandHogg vulnerability is unique because“it enables sophisticated attacks without the need for a device to be rooted, uses a weakness in the multitasking system of Android to enact powerful attacks that allows malicious apps to masquerade as any other app on the device,”says Promon in its report.
Dec. 3, 2019
Oppo to Showcase 5G Innovations at INNO DAY 2019 Conference on Dec 10
The Chinese giant organized the first-ever INNO DAY conference last year but it was not open to the media and general public. It was an internal technology exhibition that was used to showcase Oppo’s“R&D capacity and breakthroughs across various fields.”Oppo also invited industry experts to hold in-depth discussions about future technologies. If you’re interested in checking out the schedule and other conference-related info, then you can visit the INNO DAY websiteright here.
Dec. 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Launch Imminent as Support Page Goes Live
We expect to witness an influx inGalaxy S11 leaks and rumorssoon, but it appears like Samsung is gearing up to grow the existing Galaxy S10 lineup in the coming days. TheGalaxy S10 Lite support page briefly went liveon Samsung’s dutch website, which hints at its imminent launch. The support page,which has since been taken down, was for themodel number SM-G770F/DS. It was recently spotted at FCC and is rumored to be the fourth variant in Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup.
Dec. 3, 2019
Samsung May Unveil ‘Symphony’ TVs with Premium Audio at CES 2020
Quoting unnamed industry insiders, the report further claims that the company will very likely market the new lineup under the ‘Samsung Symphony’ brand, although, ‘Q-Symphony’ and ‘Samsung Q-Symphony’ are also said to be under consideration. According to the report, Samsung Electronics has recently applied for trademark rights on these names in South Korea and the US. The company is believed to have zoned in on the ‘Symphony’ branding to indicate the added emphasis on audio.
Dec. 3, 2019
[UPDATED] Redmi K30 Boasts a Unique Rear Panel Design with Quad-Cameras in Tow
[UPDATE | 3rd Dec, 1:10 PM] – As expected, Redmi started teasing the Redmi K30 on Monday. It revealed both the front and rear panel design of the upcoming smartphone yesterday. But, the Chinese giant has today revealed that the Redmi K30 will be backed by the next-gen Qualcomm chipset (as per the translation from the poster attached below). It willlikely be the long-rumored Snapdragon 735 chipset, with dual-mode 5G support (with both standalone and non-standalone network) in tow.
Dec. 3, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Watch Gets iOS Integration With First OTA Update
The first OTA update for thenewly-released Mi Watchhas brought a ton of new features, including the promised integration with iOS. Xiaomi has also taken the opportunity to launch an iOS-version of the Xiaomi Wear app, which was thus far only available on Android. Do note that it is an online-only service, which means it is still not available for download from the App Store. Meanwhile, the update also optimizes the pairing process with Android smartphones following persistent complaints from users that the watch frequently hangs-up when syncing it via Bluetooth for the first time.
Dec. 3, 2019
Xiaomi Officially Launches ‘Mi Credit,’ its Digital Lending Platform in India
In addition to expanding its products ecosystem in India, Xiaomi is now making inroads into the country’s financial sector. The UPI-powered Mi Pay app saw the Chinese giant’s foray into this sector earlier this year. However, Xiaomi has nowofficially debuted its digital lending platform, Mi Credit, in Indiaat a launch event today. With Mi Credit, the company is looking to target the youth and millennial population in India. It has developed a ‘completely digital process‘ for providing personal loans to users.
Dec. 3, 2019
Xiaomi Unveils 3-in-1 Gadget That Works as a Flashlight, Lamp and Power Bank
As part of its plan to become a consumer electronics company that makes more thanjust smartphones, Xiaomi has also beensteadily expanding its IoT portfolioover the past few years. The company hasnowunveiled a new multi-function gadgetthat works as a flashlight, desk lamp and even a power bank if needed. The unique 3-in-1 device can either be fixed to a wall to be used as a room light, or placed on a desk for use as a table lamp when needed.
Dec. 3, 2019
You Can Now Transfer All Your Photos, Videos From Facebook to Google Photos
Facebook on Tuesday released a new in-app feature that it says will allow users totransfer their photos and videos directly to other social media platformsor media hosting services, including Google Photos. The new tool is part of the company’s so-calledData Transfer Projectthat wasoriginally announced last yearas a collaboration between Facebook, Apple,Google, Microsoft and Twitter to enable users easily transfer their data between various online services. In an officialblog postannouncing the launch of the new feature, Facebook said that it has just started rolling out in Ireland, but is expected to be available globally next year.
Dec. 2, 2019
You May Still Snag a Free Update to Windows 10 – Here’s How
According toWindowsLatest, users can get their free update by downloading the Windows Media Creation Tool on the system running a genuine copy of Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. Users will then need to run the tool to download a copy of Windows 10 and start the installation. Do note that you’ll have to enter your existing Windows license key to be able to install Windows 10 without paying for the upgrade.
Dec. 2, 2019
Airtel, Vodafone and Jio Hike Tariffs by up to 40%; Here Are All the Details
In a move that spellsthe demise of ultra-low pricingthat prevailed in the Indian telecom sector over the past couple of years,Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio have all announced plans to increase tariffsthis week onwards. While Airtel and Vodafone Idea have already announced new plans that will come into effect from December 3, Jio is yet to reveal the exact details. Jio will increase the prices of its All-in-One (AIO) prepaid vouchers by up to 40 percent from December 6.
Dec. 2, 2019
Apple Could Bundle AirPods with iPhones Next Year
As per unnamed industry sources, multiple phone makers including the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi, and Apple“are looking to bundle their new models with TWS earbuds next year.”TWS, for those unaware, refers to truly wireless stereo and it’s the newest and probably the hottest category of earbuds at the moment.
Dec. 2, 2019
China Now Requires Facial Scans for Buying a New SIM Card
China is taking its widespread use of facial recognition technology a step further with its new rule, which went into effect from December 1 (i.e. Sunday). The rule requires users buying a new SIM card or data connection tosubmit to mandatory facial recognition scansas part of China’s ongoing cybersecurity and anti-terrorism campaign. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technologyfirst issued the guidelinesfor this rule back in September. It outlined that telecom operators are required to deploy“artificial intelligence and other technical methods”to match the identity of an individual before the SIM card is awarded to them.
Dec. 2, 2019
Google Maps Now Shows You Warnings About Violent Incidents
Googleis taking every possible step to make theGoogle Maps platform more usefuland resourceful to its users. The platform recently gained support for showing violent incidents so that you can stay safe. The feature got spotted by a Reddit user while browsing around the maps. As you can see in the below image, Google Mapsmarks the location of the violent incident on the map. I tried to cross-verify the claim and saw the same on my phone.
Dec. 2, 2019
Here’s DxoMark List of Best Smartphone Cameras of 2019
Firstly, we have theall-rounder category. Here, we have a tie among smartphones of two Chinese giants. Yes, you guessed that right. They are theHuawei Mate 30 Proand theXiaomi Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition. According to DxOMark, both these smartphones are amazing picks for smartphone photography and videography in any given scenario. A worthy runner-up for the all-rounder category would be theApple iPhone 11 Pro Max, considering the unmatchable video recording capabilities.
Dec. 2, 2019
How to Show Most Recent Message on Top in Mail Threads on iOS and macOS
While being engaged in a long conversation thread, did you ever wish to make the most recent message a bit more accessible? I mean, to be able to access the latest message without having to dig through an entire email thread will be good, won’t it? Both Apple Mail for iOS and macOS let you show the most recent message on top of an email thread on your iPhone, iPad or Mac so that it’s a little easier for you to check the latest response.
Dec. 2, 2019
Meet the World’s First Modular Smartphone Powered by Blockchain
Do you think smartphones are not innovating enough these days? Well, BOB phone might make you think again. Blok on Blok (BOB) is the world’s first modular smartphone powered byblockchain technology. Coming to the key aspect that BOB phone apart from other phones – its modularity. BOB comes with aMOD Assembly Kitthat contains various components like the motherboard, display screen, camera, audio speaker parts, buttons, and aesthetic accessory enhancements, according to theirwebsite.
Dec. 2, 2019
NetEase Tests Cloud Gaming Service; Lets You Play Mobile Games in a Browser
Cloud gaming is the next turf that technology giants are exploring to make it possible for users to stream games to their mobile or browser, just like Netflix. It’s designed to reach users who don’t have the hardware required for gaming. We have already seenMicrosoft xCloud and Google Stadiabring PC, as well as console games to their streaming services. However, NetEase, the mobile gaming giant behind popular titles such as Knives Out and Creative Destruction, has now begun testing its mobile-focused cloud gaming service.
Dec. 2, 2019
Netflix Stops Working On Some Samsung Smart TVs, Roku Devices
Samsung did not specify exactly which models would be affected, only that customers have been notified.“For consumers with these models, there are still many other devices supported by Netflix that can be connected to a Smart TV in order to access the app. As long as you have one of the supported devices, like a game console, streaming media player, or set-top box, you’ll still be able to watch Netflix on your TV”, said the company.
Dec. 2, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Series Global Sales Hit 10 Million Within 3 Months, Claims Xiaomi
The Redmi Note series continues to be amajor money-spinner for Xiaomi, thanks largely to its incredible value-for-money proposition. The latest devices in the lineup, theRedmi Note 8and theRedmi Note 8 Pro, are seemingly no exception. The company has today officially announced that the Redmi Note 8 series has togetherregistered sales of more than 10 million (1 crore) units globallysince its launch last August. According to Xiaomi, its latest Redmi Note series hit the 10 million mark in just 3 months, which is faster than its predecessor, the Redmi Note 7 lineup, which is said to have hit the mark after 4 months of being on the market.
Dec. 2, 2019
10 Best Digital Marketing Courses Online (Free and Paid)
Now that the internet has taken over the world and most of us spend more time on the internetvisiting cool websitesthan on any other traditional media sources, marketing your product online has become a necessity. Online marketing is necessary if you want to acquire customers from all over the world. The best thing about online marketing is that you can zero-in on your potential customers. You can target them based on various parameters like age, purchasing power, region, preferences, and more.
Dec. 2, 2019
Take a Look at Real-Life Images of PS5’s Cool-Looking Devkits
Sony hasconfirmedthat PlayStation 5 (stylized as PS5) launches in December next year. There’s a whole year to go until the launch of Sony’s next console but we all know that it doesn’t stop the leaks. So, if you are eager to check out the PS5, here’s your first look at the PS5 devkits. As you can see in the image below, there are two PS5 devkits sitting next to each other with a PS4 Dual-Shock controller connected to it.
Dec. 2, 2019
Windows 10 Stuck on Checking For Updates? Here’s the Fix
While Microsoft has doubled-down on updates withWindows 10, there are somebasic issuesthat make the update experience disappointing. Many Windows 10 users have complained in the recent past that the updates get stuck on checking for updates for many days and it does not go away even after restarting the computer. In this article, we are going to tackle this issue. We have offered two full-proof methods which can restart theWindows updateservice from scratch so you can install updates without any issue.
Dec. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Co-founder Lei Jun Steps Down as China President Amid Leadership Reshuffle
Mere days after Xiaomi’s latest earnings report, which shows signs of slowing growth, the Chinese company has undergone a major leadership reshuffle. Xiaomi co-founder Lei Jun has stepped down from his role as the company’s Chinese president. Xiaomi notified its employees of major leadership changes via an internal letter circulated earlier last week, as per areport in Technode. Lei Jun’s responsibilities will be shouldered by Lu Weibing, the brand manager for Xiaomi’s budget-focused spin-off brand Redmi.
Dec. 2, 2019
Researchers Develop Method to Help Visually Impaired People Enjoy Memes
Memes are undoubtedly an indispensable part of social media. Unfortunately, people with visual impairments are missing out on memes as these images usually don’t include alternative text to be picked by screen reader software. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have developed a technique for automatically identifying and adding alternative text to memes by applying prewritten templates. “Memes may not seem like the most important problem, but a vital part of accessibility is not choosing for people what deserves their attention.
Dec. 1, 2019
87% of Children Exceed Recommended Screen Time for Their Age : Study
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics reveals that the daily screen time of children increased from 53 minutes when they’re 1 year old tomore than 150 minutes when they reach 3 years of age. As per their findings, almost 87% of children exceed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended screen time for their age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends completely avoiding digital media for children under 18 months of age and slowly introducing children to screens when they’re 18 to 24 months old.
Dec. 1, 2019
Alexa Can Now Express Excitement and Disappointment
Amazon is adding more liveliness to Alexa’s voice. Starting earlier this week, the tech giant announced that developers can enable a feature that makes Alexa sound in a “happy/excited” or “disappointed/empathetic” tone in the US. The company recommends using this new happy/excited tone in a scenario where the user correctly answers a trivia question or wins a game. On the other hand, disappointed/empathetic tone is suggested for letting users know sad or disheartening news.
Dec. 1, 2019
Amazon Assistant Lets You Compare Prices from Amazon with Other E-Commerce Platforms
Do you check prices on multiple websites before finalizing the purchase? Check out Amazon Assistant, the e-commerce giant’s service that lets youcompare prices of products on other e-commerce platforms with Amazon’s priceso that you can get the best possible deal. Amazon Assistant is being offered as a browser extension for PC. On Android, the feature is baked into the official Amazon Shopping app, which can be enabled by going to the app’s settings and tapping Amazon Assistant.
Dec. 1, 2019
Amazon Translate Now Supports 22 New Languages
The languages that newly gained support in Amazon Translate are as follows: Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Dari, Estonian, Canadian French, Georgian, Hausa, Latvian, Pashto, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, and Tamil. In addition, Amazon also announced that Amazon Translate isexpanding to six new AWS regions, making the number of Amazon Translate supported AWS regions to 17. The newly added regions where customers can use Translate are US West (N.
Dec. 1, 2019
Apple AirPods Shipments Reportedly Double to 60 Million in 2019
As Bloombergreports, this is happening because of a “much higher” than expected demand for theAirPods Prothat retails at a whopping $249 or Rs. 24,900 in India. Clearly, people gave a warm welcome to the Cupertino giant’s first noise-canceling earbuds. However, achieving that target depends on the assemblers and production units of Apple. It remains to be seen how the company manages to pull-off this increasing demand. Right now, AirPods are manufactured by Taiwan-based Inventec Corp, China’s Luxshare Precision Industry, and Goertek Inc.
Dec. 1, 2019
Bliss OS 12 Brings Android 10 to Your PC
Bliss team has started testing Bliss OS 12 based onAndroid 10for PCs. For the uninitiated, Bliss OS is an open-source operating system based on theAndroid-x86 projectthat comes with a lot of customization and security features. “We have started our first round of testing for Bliss OS 12, based on Android 10.”,says the developers on theirwebsite. Bliss OS developers recommend installing this alpha build on apre-existing NTFS partitionorWindows partition. They also suggest you to avoid formatting from their USB installer.
Dec. 1, 2019
Clicker App Brings Native Disney+ Experience on macOS
Disney+ launched earlier this month in various countries including the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand. However, a native dedicated official app for the streaming service is not available on macOS so far. Hence, macOS users have to use the service in the browser, which can be quite inconvenient. Well, not anymore. A developer has created a standalone app called Clicker that offers a native experience of Disney+ on macOS.
Dec. 1, 2019
eBay Now Lets Android Users Use Face/Fingerprint Recognition on its Mobile Website
Tired of entering passwordsevery time you log in to eBay on a mobile web browser? Worry not, the e-commerce giant has implemented a password-less login experience that will allow Android users to make use of biometric sensors to seamlessly login to eBay. eBay has implemented this new authentication technique based onWebAuthn, a new standard of biometric-based authentication for web browsers. You will be prompted to enable fingerprint/face recognition the next time you visit the web version of eBay onChromeas you can see below.
Dec. 1, 2019
Electric Pickups to Become Mainstream in the US by 2021
With the reveal of theTesla Cybertruckand theattention it receivedfrom customers, it appears like a lot of other automakers in the U.S have got interested to join the electric pickups market. However, the sales of these trucks are not predicted to exceed 70,000 a year, as per Sam Fiorani, AutoForecast Solutions analyst. With that said, it will be interesting to see how the market for electric pickup trucks booms up in the coming years.
Dec. 1, 2019
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Prefers DuckDuckGo Search Engine
There is no doubt that Google has an upper hand as a search engine, thanks to all those littleintuitive details it adds to the search resultsto make the results more relevant and resourceful. However, it comes with a compromise – privacy. Recently, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has tweeted saying that he prefersDuckDuckGoand he has been using it as his default search engine. He even appreciated DuckDuckGo’sapp. The tweet got some positive endorsements from Twitteratis across the world.
Dec. 1, 2019
Gaming Creates Carbon Emissions Equivalent to 5 Million Cars: Study
According to a new study, it has been found that gamers in the US consume about 34 terawatt-hours of energy every year, which is equivalent to the carbon emissions from more than 5 million cars. The study “Toward Greener Gaming: Estimating National Energy Use and Energy Efficient Potential” gotpublishedin The Computer Gamers Journal. The researchers note that the electricity consumed by gamers account for 2.4% of residential electricity. Take a look at the below image for a comparative analysis of annual electricity consumption in the US.
Dec. 1, 2019
Google Explains Astrophotography Mode on the Pixel 4
One of the unique selling points of the Google Pixel 4 apart fromMotion Sensehas got to be the cameras. With the Pixel 4 series, Google has stepped up its camera with new features, one being the Astrophotography mode. Google’s AI team has now explained how the feature works behind the scenes. Soon after launching theNight Sight feature with Pixel 3, the software giant learned that viewers will tolerate motion-blurred clouds and tree branches in an image if it looks sharp otherwise but they do not tolerate “motion-blurred stars that look like short line segments”.
Dec. 1, 2019
Here Are All the 5G Supported Regions Across the World
5Gis the new buzzword in the tech industry. Smartphone brands are adding support for 5G in their smartphones to be future-ready and major countries are striving to implement 5G on a large scale as soon as possible. With that said, have you ever wondered how far the connectivity of 5G has reached so far? Well, you have come to the right place. Popular internet speed test platform Ookla has added a 5G Map on its website to list all the regions where 5G has gained support.
Dec. 1, 2019
Huawei Can Still Become the Top Smartphone Brand Without Google : CEO
In an interview withCNN, Huawei’s founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei expressed that Huawei can become the world’s number 1 smartphone brand evenwithout relying on Google’s software and services. He emphasized that proceeding without support from Google will just increase the time for reaching that goal. Notably, Huawei’s latest flagshipMate 30 seriesgot launched without Google’s services a few months back. Mr. Zhengfei made it clear that Huawei is willing to work with Google if there is a possibility.
Dec. 1, 2019
Huawei Sound X Is a Smart Speaker Exclusive to China
Huawei unveiled the Sound X, asmart speakerbuilt in partnership with French audiophile-grade equipment maker Devialet earlier this week in China. Judging by the looks, it certainly looks somewhat similar toApple’s HomePod. However, we are not here for the looks. Let’s get to the specifications of the Sound X. Firstly, Sound X is a360-degree speakerwith a60-watt double subwoofer. Thanks to the collaboration with Devialet, Sound X comes with the company’s Speaker Active Matching technology (SAM) that reduces distortion in audio and push-push woofer vibration-canceling technology, as Engadgetreports.
Dec. 1, 2019
LynQ Is a GPS Compass for Staying Connected with Friends and Family
You must have lost track of someone in a crowd at least once in your life. If the area where you can’t find the person also happens to lack proper network connectivity, finding him/her can turn out to be a tedious and time-consuming task. Well, not anymore. Check out LynQ, a new handy compass that directs you to other LynQ compasses without a phone. Yes, you read that right. LynQ compass does not require a mobile network or internet connection to work.
Dec. 1, 2019
Make Kali Linux Look like Windows with This Amazing Theme
The feature is called Kali Undercover. Kali Undercover is essentially a theme that changes your Kali theme to look similar to a Windows theme. This way, people will be less curious to know what you’re doing as they will be presented with the familiar Windows user interface. So, what do you think of Kali Undercover mode? If you’re a Kali Linux user, will you consider using the boring Windows theme in public to avoid unwanted attention?
Dec. 1, 2019
Meet OpenMoji, a Free and Open Source Emoji Set
Have you ever wondered if a good-looking open-source emoji set exists? Check out OpenMoji, an emoji set with 3,180 emojis. According to OpenMoji’s website, the project is the first open-source and independent emoji system. The project is the team-effort of over 50 students and 2 professors at the HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd (Design University). All the emojis are approved and are available with a Creative Commons (Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International) license. “When designing the OpenMoji system, we have developed visual guidelines that are not linked to a specific branding.
Dec. 1, 2019
Netflix Reopens Paris Theatre in NYC for Its Originals and Events
Netflix announced its plans to reopen New York City’s Paris Theatre to make it a “home for special Netflix events, screenings, and theatrical releases” earlier this week. The company said that it had signed a lease agreement to keep the theater open until an undisclosed timeline. “After 71 years, the Paris Theatre has an enduring legacy, and remains the destination for a one-of-a kind movie-going experience. We are incredibly proud to preserve this historic New York institution so it can continue to be a cinematic home for film lovers.
Dec. 1, 2019
Tesla Cybertruck Will Join Dubai Police Force in 2020
Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri says that Cybertruck will mainly be used toenhance security presence in tourist destinationslike Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Jumeirah Beach Residence, and La Mer, according to areportfrom Arabian Business. In case you are unaware, The Dubai Police department has some of the best luxury sports cars including the Bugatti Veyron and Lamborghini Aventador. Seeing an electric pickup truck amongst this lineup is indeed incredible, isn’t it?
Dec. 1, 2019
This App Brings iPod Classic Experience to iPhone
Remember the iPod Classic? An iOS developer has recreated the iPod experience by developing an iOS app that brings the Click Wheel and Cover Flow features of the iPod to iPhones. The project is being developed by Elvin Hu, a design student at Cooper Union college in New York City. Elvin Hu took to Twitter to share an early teaser of his upcoming app. The tweet then went viral and gained over 36K likes and 7K retweets.
Dec. 1, 2019
This App Lets You Keep Track of the Time You Spend on Your PC
Have you ever wanted a way to keep track of how you’re spending time on your PC? ActivityWatch might just be the tool you’re looking for. ActivityWatch is atime-tracking softwarethat helps you keep an eye on all your activities on your machine. The developer claims it to be an attempt to replace existing apps like RescueTime, ManicTime, and WakaTime. The app shows you a detailed summary of the time you spend on various applications on your PC.
Dec. 1, 2019
This Guy Made a Dating App Featuring Just Himself
Withdating appslike Tinder and Bumble being filled with a variety of choices, it can get quite difficult to match with a person that you might actually sync with. Well, not anymore. EnterSingularity, a new dating app for women that does not shower you with multiple choices. Instead, you end up with the creator of the app. Yes, you read that right. The only person featured in Singularity is Aaron Smith, the guy behind the app.
Dec. 1, 2019
TikTok Campaign Helps to Raise Awareness Against Gender Violence in India
TikTok and UN Women have joined hands for a campaign called #KaunsiBadiBaatHai to raise awareness for violence against women in India. This collaboration is part of the global 16 days of activism against gender violence “Orange the World” that started earlier this week on November 25 which is observed as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. TikTok users willing to take part in the campaign are asked to submit a video by syncing lips to a rap soundtrack by Delhi-based 16-year old rapper Abbas Ali from Slam Out Loud.
Dec. 1, 2019
Top 1% App Publishers Responsible for 80% of New App Downloads : Report
According to thereport, there were 29.6 billion app downloads in the third quarter of this year out of which23.6 billion apps were from the top 7,920 app publishersleaving the rest – 784,080 publishers with a comparatively low 6 billion app downloads.Image credits: Sensor Tower The report covered the download statistics for games as well. Here, the influence of top game publishers is a bit higher andstands at 82%. According to Sensor Tower, the top 1% (1,080 game publishers) were responsible for 9.
Dec. 1, 2019
Gamer Sued His Friend for Selling 10-Crore Worth Character at Rs.40,000
Gone are the days when people approach the court for solving real-world legal disputes. In this modern age, a Chinese gamer has reportedly sued his friend and NetEase for selling his video game character worth Rs 10 crores for a throwaway price of less than Rs 40,000. According to thereport, Lu Mou, the gamer who filed the complaint spent almost 10 million Yuan (~Rs. 10 crores) for customizing his character in the game “Justice Online”.
Nov. 30, 2019
‘JoviOS’ May Soon Replace FunTouch OS, Teases Vivo
Vivo may be planning to ditch its custom Android-based skin in favor of a new UX in the not-too-distant future. According to a new teaser posted on Chinese social media, the company is working on a ‘JoviOS’, which might potentially replace the awkwardly-named FunTouch OS in future Vivo smartphones. The teaser was posted earlier this week by a Funtouch OS Project Manager on Weibo without any further details on the subject.
Nov. 30, 2019
Google Drive Backup Not Working For You? Here is the Fix
As an Android user, one of the features I feel envious about is theseamless iOS backup system. No matter which iPhone you switch to, all your backups — from system settings to passwords are imported without a hitch. So to bring a similar backup system on Android, Google has been revising its backup mechanism to bring seamless transition throughGoogle Drive. However, there have been many frailties — sometimes it picks up your data and settings, but does not import it and sometimes it straight-up stops backing up your data.
Nov. 30, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2 India Launch Set for December 5
We recently learned that Huawei is looking to bring its smart wearables, powered by the company’s own Kirin A1 chipset, to India soon. This wasfollowed by rumorsthat Huawei Watch GT 2 is launching in the country in the first week of December. And it now seems like the rumors were indeed true. Huawei has today sent out media invites for theHuawei Watch GT 2launch event, which has beenscheduled for December 5 next week.
Nov. 30, 2019
New Xbox-Exclusive Games to Launch Every 3-4 Months, Says Microsoft
He, however, rejected any notion that there’s been a shift in the company’s policy in looking beyondthird-party Xbox gamesto focus on in-house titles.“I don’t think there’s been a shift … Sarah Bond, who leads our third-party team, is out there day in and day out working with our third-party partners … I think you would hear an equal amount of talk about first-party, third-party, and ID@Xbox. It’s just that, lately, we felt a little more proud about talking about what we’ve got going on with first-party”, he said.
Nov. 30, 2019
Nokia Smart TV to Launch in 55-Inch Variant; Price Under Rs. 40,000
The smart TV segment in India is rife with opportunity at the moment. Xiaomi has greatly disrupted the market with its Mi TVs and more players are now stepping foot into the ring. Nokia is the latest to board the hype and hasscheduled the launchof its first Smart TV in India on December 5. As we near the launch, more details for Nokia Smart TVs has now started finding its way online.
Nov. 30, 2019
Galaxy S11 May Not Use Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Following Security Scare
Withleaks about the Galaxy S11becomingmore of a torrentin the run-up to the device’s launch next year, a new report now suggests that Samsung might ditch a popular feature from its next-gen flagship smartphone following a recent security scare.According to Mashable, Samsung Securities analyst, Lee Jong-wook, has claimed that the South Korean company may ditch the in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner in favor of other biometric authentication protocols in the Galaxy S11 lineup.
Nov. 30, 2019
This $6,700 iPhone 11 Pro Has a Piece of Steve Jobs’ Roll-Neck
Just in case the new iPhone 11 Pro series sounds affordable to you, Russian luxury iPhone maker Caviar might have exactly what you’re looking for. Caviar now offers a special limited edition of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max that could help you make a really expensive show-off. “As a tribute to the immortal genius, Caviar creates a model of the new iPhone 11 Pro in the style of that first iPhone model that has become a breakthrough in the world of technologies.
Nov. 30, 2019
This App Brings Back Notification Tickers on Android
With Android Lollipop, Google brought heads-up notifications to Android and bid goodbye to notification tickers. Heads-up notifications are useful for quickly drawing attention to the notifications but it can be annoying when a notification suddenly covers up a portion of your screen while you’re watching a video or a movie. To solve this problem, a developer has come up with a new app named TinyNotif that brings back the good-old notification tickers on newer Android devices.
Nov. 30, 2019
This App Lets You Listen to Articles, Books, and More
Do you often find yourself in situations where you can’t actually read an article even though you want to? Maybe you just don’t like reading on a tiny phone screen anyway. Whatever the reason, Readaway 2.0 is an app that can help you “read” articles without reading them. Using the app is fairly straightforward. You can load up articles to read in three different ways. You can copy a URL into the app to load up the article and start listening to it.
Nov. 30, 2019
This App Uses Eye-Tracking to De-Stress Your Eyes and Improve Vision
Smartphone appsclaim to be able to do a lot of thingsthese days, and an all-new iOS app calledBlinknow claims to be“your first and only eye-traсking wellness assistant”. It’s a daily eyesight trainer with a number of exercises that the developers claim will strengthen your eyes and help reduce eye-strain and fatigue. Blink comes with an unique design that activates peripheral vision, enabling users to navigate without directly looking at the screen.
Nov. 30, 2019
Redmi K30 Will Feature ‘World’s First High-Resolution Image Sensor’, Teases Xiaomi
Just days afterannouncing the launchof the Mi Note 10 with the 108MP Samsung Bright HMX image sensor in India, Xiaomi has revealed that one of its other major upcoming smartphones, the Redmi K30, will sport the‘world’s first high-resolution image sensor’. The revelation comes from the General Manager of the Redmi brand, Lu Weibing, who reportedly said that further details will only be revealed at thelaunch event on December 10th. While there’s no official word on the subject from Xiaomi, recent rumors suggest that the Redmi K30 might come withSony’s 60MP IMX686 image sensor, which was teased by the Japanese tech giant a few weeks earlier.
Nov. 29, 2019
8 Best Features of ColorOS 7
Merely a week after the official unveiling of ColorOS 7 in China, OPPO held its first-ever ColorOS event in New Delhi in India earlier this week to launch its custom Android skin. The increasing popularity of OPPO phones has resulted in the company holding the first software-focused event in the country. Boasting of amassive 300 million active userbaseglobally, OPPO took the wraps off its ColorOS 7 skin on stage at the event.
Nov. 29, 2019
BSES Delhi and Ola to Build Network of Battery Swapping Stations in New Delhi
BSES Delhi and Ola have reportedly signed an MoU for setting up a network of battery swapping and charging stations in New Delhi in an attempt to hasten the adoption of EVs in the city. As part of the MoU, BSES Rajdhani will set-up battery swapping and charging stations in south and west-Delhi, BSES Yamuna will do the same in east and central-Delhi. According to reports, BSES and Ola will work together to identify locations where these stations should be set-up, and will provide access to EV charging and battery swapping to two-wheelers and three-wheelers in the city.
Nov. 29, 2019
First-Gen Asus ROG Phone Finally Being Updated to Android 9 Pie
The update removes a lot of bloatware and less popular features, including Page Marker, Report Location in Safeguard, weather animation setting, AI charging, Yandex cloud option of the File Manager app and more. Interestingly, it also removes ZeniMoji, which was launched with much fanfare by the company last year. Asus has also revamped many existing apps, including Calculator, Clock, Contacts, File Manager, Gallery, Mobile Manager and Weather. The update also brings a redesigned Game Center that has now been renamed ‘Crate Armoury’.
Nov. 29, 2019
How to Access Apple Notes from Lock Screen on iPhone and iPad
They say, “Killer ideas strike when you expect them the least.” That’s why I keep my favorite notes app ever ready to jot down thoughts or map the mind as soon as something worth comes to the fore. Luckily, iOS (and of course iPadOS) offers a quick way to access Apple Notes right from the Lock screen on iPhone and iPad. So, instead of unlocking the device and then hopping into thenote-taking app, it’s a lot easier to bring up Control Center and then get started with either a new note or the last one.
Nov. 29, 2019
Here Is When Your Oppo Phone Will Get ColorOS 7 Update in India
With an increased focus on India, Oppo decided to hold its first-ever software-focused event in New Delhi earlier this week. The Chinese company took the wraps off its new custom Android skin,ColorOS 7, at the launch event. ColorOS 7 not only introduces a minimalist UI, refreshed icons but brings a number of exciting new features in tow. Oppo claims that ColorOS 7 is not only their most significant update but will also be thebiggest software update rolloutto date.
Nov. 29, 2019
Vivo V17 with Punch-hole Display Expected to Launch in India on December 9
Vivo launched the V17 Pro with adual pop-up selfie cameraa couple of months ago. The device has been doing pretty well, especially among pop-up camera enthusiasts. But, the Chinese giant is now looking to launch a younger sibling to the Vivo V17 Pro in India next month. Vivo has today started sending out invites for the launch of a new V-series smartphone in India. The invite doesn’t disclose the name of the smartphone, but it’s expected to be the Vivo V17, which was unveiled in Russia earlier this month.
Nov. 29, 2019
How to Disable Camera Access on iPhone Lock Screen
While I’m not a shutterbug, Inever want to miss out on stunning shots. That’s the reason why I appreciate the quick access to the camera app right from the Lock screen. Simply swipe left on the screen to hop into the camera, snap an image, and you are done! That’s a lot easier than the traditional method, isn’t it? But then again, everything has two sides: up and down. And, this handy feature is no exception to the rule.
Nov. 29, 2019
How to Hide Apple Music in macOS Catalina on Mac
AsiTunes is shut downwith the introduction ofmacOS Catalina, Apple Music has become part of the newly launched Music app. From what I have experienced, the music-streaming service looks more intuitive for users than ever before. The clean interface feels inviting and is much easier to navigate. Well, that is the perspective of an Apple Music subscriber. What about the ones who haven’t subscribed to the service? Would they still have to bear with the unnecessary Apple Music sections likeFor You, Browse, and Radio?
Nov. 29, 2019
Industry Body IAMAI Wants Clarification on Data Protection Bill
As the Opposition took on the government in Rajya Sabha regarding WhatsApp snooping via third-party Israeli software Pegasus, a roundtable discussion in the Capital on Thursday sought clarity on the much-anticipated Personal Data Protection Bill (PDP). The experts demanded clarification in several areas of ambiguity that exists in the draft Bill which need to be better clarified for businesses to fully comprehend the extent of adjustments businesses will have to do to comply with them.
Nov. 29, 2019
Intel to Open Design Center in Hyderabad Next Week
Global chip maker giant Intel Corporation will open its new design and engineering centre in Hyderabad on December 2. “Happy to share that global tech leader Intel will be unveiling their new design and engineering centre in Hyderabad on December 2. Excited that this will further boost Hyderabad’s position as a key product innovation destination,”Telangana’s Information Technology Minister K. T. Rama Rao tweeted on Thursday. The US-based firm has set up the huge facility at Salarpuria Knowledge City in the IT corridor of Madhapur.
Nov. 29, 2019
Jio Fiber Launches Rs 351 Monthly, Rs 199 Weekly Broadband Plans
Following its meteoric rise tobecome the largest mobile operator in Indiawithin just a few years of its official launch, Jio is once again playing its tried-and-tested pricing game to gain subscribers in the wired-broadband market in the country. Havinglaunched its servicesearlier this year following aprotracted period of testingin several cities, the company has now introduced two new broadband plans that are cheaper and offer more value than the existing offerings.
Nov. 29, 2019
LG Unveils Its New User Interface “LG UX 9.0”
LG has recently unveiled a refreshed user interface for its phones called “LG UX 9.0” and it looks very similar toSamsung’s OneUI; that’s not exactly a bad thing since OneUI is a pretty great UI to have on a smartphone. In a video uploaded by LG to YouTube showing off the major changes in the new user interface, the similarities between this UI and OneUI are striking. The company has made text stand-out better, with heavier font-faces.
Nov. 29, 2019
Ola to Begin Operations in London as Uber’s License Gets Revoked
A few days after the city ofLondon revoked Uber’s licenseto operate in the British capital, Indian ride-aggregating startup Ola has announced that it will begin operations in London in the “coming weeks”. The company is already working in parts of the UK, and said that it can currently service customers in 27 boroughs in the country. Ola recently secured an operating license from Transport for London, and has reportedly already started signing up drivers before it launches in the city.
Nov. 29, 2019
Realme Likely to be Spun Off From Oppo as an Independent Brand: Report
Just a year after it was created as an online-only sub-brand of Oppo to compete with the runaway success of Xiaomi in India,Realme is reportedly set to become a fully independent brandon its own. According to Taiwanese publication,Digitimes, the popular smartphone brand might soon become an independent company within the BBK Electronics portfolio alongside the likes of Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. According to the report, the news comes from Chung Hsiang-wei, the chief commercial officer of Realme Taiwan, who claimed that in preparation for its impending independence, the brand has already formed its own R&D team and is expected to build up its own ecosystem and production lines.
Nov. 29, 2019
Samsung Confirms January 2020 Timeline for Android 10 Update in India, UK
The timeline has reportedly been posted on the official Samsung Members app in India and the UK, although curiously, the company is already believed to berolling out the Android 10 updatefor theGalaxy S10in India, which means the aforementioned list may be more of a guideline that an actual timeline. If that is indeed the case, owners of some of the other devices in the list might also expect to receive the update earlier than expected.
Nov. 29, 2019
Xiaomi May Invest up to $75 Million in Bike Taxi Aggregator Rapido: Report
Bengaluru-based bike taxi services provider, Rapido, is said to be in talks with Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, to raise $75 million (around Rs. 550 crore) in funds as part of its next round of funding that could see the company being valued at around $300-$350 million (around Rs. 2,000-2,500 crore).According to ET, Rapido might raise around $100 million in this round with additional funding from a number of other investors, including existing ones like China’s Shunwei Capital, as well as new ones that are yet to be named.
Nov. 29, 2019
Galaxy S10 Starts Getting Stable Android 10 Update
Samsung has today started rolling out stable Android 10 update to its flagship Galaxy S10. The update is rolling out well in advance ofSamsung’s roadmap for Android 10update for its smartphones, which had the S10 series scheduled to receive the update sometime in January. According to reports, the update has started rolling out to users in Germany, and as is the case with most software updates, it appears to be a staged rollout so you might have to wait a couple days before the update shows up on your Galaxy S10.
Nov. 29, 2019
The Latest vivo U20 Sports Snapdragon 675AIE and a Massive 5000mAh Battery
vivo is best known for delivering innovation (take thevivo NEX 3as an example) around the globe, but the smartphone is now actively targeting the uber-competitive budget segment in India. And leading the way are vivo’s U-series smartphones. The company launched a feature-rich budget phone, the vivo U10, in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price segment a couple of months ago. Vivo U10 offers you a complete value-for-money package, but it appears like vivo knows it could do better.
Nov. 28, 2019
Supposed ‘Galaxy Note 10 Lite’ With Exynos 9810 Listed on Geekbench
The so-calledGalaxy Note 10 Litehas been rumored for weeks now, and a newlisting on Geekbenchnow seemingly confirms that the device may be all set to be unveiled sooner rather than later. Believed to have been originallyspotted by MySmartPrice, a new Samsung smartphone sporting the model numberSM-N770Fhas just been listed on the benchmarking site, revealing a few of its key tech specs. As can be seen from the screenshot below, the device is powered by the Exynos 9810 and has 6GB of RAM, both of which are a step below the current Note flagship, theGalaxy Note 10, which is powered by the Exynos 9825 and offers at least 8GB of RAM.
Nov. 28, 2019
Flipkart Introduces “Saathi” to Mimic Salesperson Assistance
Walmart’s Indian e-tailer arm Flipkart on Wednesday introduced a smart assistive interface feature called “Saathi” which aims at mimicking the typical real-life shopping experience for consumers who are comfortable being assisted by a salesperson. It uses a combination of text and audio-based instructions to guide new users in their e-commerce journey. This includes a list of key actions in the form of pop-up texts followed by audio for a better understanding.
Nov. 28, 2019
Google Assistant on Android TV Gets Support for Hindi and Vietnamese
Google has been steadily addingsupport for regional languagesto the Assistant in order to make it more useful for users who might prefer conversing with the Assistant in their local language instead of using English as the default. While the Assistant on smartphones supports quite a number of languages, the same isn’t true forAndroid TVsso far. Now, the Mountain View giant is finally adding two more languages to the Google Assistant on Android TVs — Hindi and Vietnamese.
Nov. 28, 2019
Google Photos Now Lets You Manually Tag People in Photos
Google Photos’ automatic face-tagging feature that sorts pictures into albums based on people in your photos is definitely one of my favourite reasons for using the app. However, while that feature itself is pretty great, Google has, for some reason, never allowed users to manually tag people in photos within the app. That is being fixed now with a new feature — which is rolling out now — that will allow users to manually add tags for faces in pictures.
Nov. 28, 2019
iPhone 12 Pro Models to Exclusively Use Samsung OLED Panels
As is usually the case with iPhones, the excitement around next year’s iPhone line-up is already growing. After recent reports that Apple has told its suppliers to expect iPhone 12 sales to be in excess of 100 millions of units, we now have another report that the Cupertino giant will exclusively use Samsung-made OLED panels in the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max smartphones next year. The report comes fromETNews, which claims that Samsung will supply Apple with the Y-OCTA panels for the 5.
Nov. 28, 2019
Motorola One Hyper With Popup Selfie Camera to Launch December 3
While official details about the upcoming smartphone remain under the wraps for now, recent rumors have seemingly revealed a few key tech specs, including its processor, the screen size, the battery capacity and more. The device is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC, feature a 6.39-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display panel, sport a 4,000mAh battery and have at least 4GB of RAM alongside 128GB of internal storage.
Nov. 28, 2019
Nokia Smart TV Confirmed to Launch December 5 in India
Flipkart has confirmed that the first-ever Nokia-branded smart TV will launch in India next Thursday, December 5th. The e-commerce company has reportedly started sending media invites for the launch event to be held in New Delhi, where it will unveil the Nokia Smart TV. The news comes just a couple of days afterrumors suggestedthat the device would launch as a ‘Flipkart Unique’ product in early December. There’s not a lot of official info on the TV just yet, but rumors suggest that the company might launch just the one model for the time being.
Nov. 28, 2019
Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G Teased with Curved Display, Thin Bezels
Almost a week ago, Chinese smartphone maker Oppo had confirmed that it will launch the Oppo Reno 3 with 5G support and ColorOS 7 in December. Now, as we approach the smartphone’s launch, it seems that there will be a “Pro” variant of the phone as well. Oppo VP of Global Marketing Brian Shen recentlytook to Twitterto post an image of the Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G. The image shows us the top-half of the phone, and we can see the power button on the frame.
Nov. 28, 2019
PUBG Mobile Could Add Vehicle Customization Feature in Upcoming Update
PUBG Mobile is known tointroduce new outfits and weapon skinswith every update. The outfits usually tie in with the theme of the latest Season Event as well. But, as per latest reports, PUBG Mobile is now looking to introduce a vehicle customization feature to allow users to give their vehicles a custom paint-job. If you are a long-time PUBG Mobile player and have obtained a vehicle finish (for any of the in-game vehicles), then only you will be eligible for vehicle modification.
Nov. 28, 2019
Realme X2 Pro ColorOS 7 Beta Recruitment Program Goes Live
A week afterOppo unveiled ColorOS 7at an event in China, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth, has announced that the company has opened registrations for Realme X2 Pro owners to sign-up for the software’s beta testing program. The company had earlier revealed that the beta rollout will begin December 18th, although the stable build will only be available next March. The software will eventually roll outto a number of Realme devices, but will start off with theall-new X2 Pro.
Nov. 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 Rumored to Feature 100x “Space Zoom”
With high zoom levels becoming more common in smartphone cameras, a new report now claims that Samsung might introduce a whopping 100x image magnification in its next-gen flagship, the Galaxy S11. The news comes from Greek tech blog, MatrixLife, but it doesn’t reveal any specific source as the basis for its report. According to the blog, the upcoming smartphone might offerup to 100x ‘hybrid’ zoom, which suggests it might be a combination of hardware-based optical zoom, AI-based clarity-enhancement and good old-fashioned digital crop,thanks to its massive 108MP primary camera.
Nov. 28, 2019
[UPDATE: Rolled Back] Twitter To Remove Accounts That Have Been Inactive for Over 6 Months
UPDATE [28th Nov, 11:12 AM]– Due to concerns around how the new policy will affect accounts of users who have passed away, the company has pulled back on its decision to purge inactive accounts next month. Twitter accepted that made an oversight, totally forgetting about accounts of its deceased users, and no accounts will be deleted starting December 11. It is now working on a fix. Twitter currently doesn’t have a way to memorialize Twitter accounts but it’s now starting work on this feature to bring the inactive account policy into action in the coming months.
Nov. 28, 2019
The Best iPhone Emulators for Windows and Mac
Emulators have lately risen to popularity mainly because users want to play mobile games on their Mac or PC. While there are a couple of greatAndroid emulatorsavailable, we hardly find an iPhone emulator in sight. The reason can ve Apple’s walled garden ecosystem. Nevertheless, in this article, I will take you through the nitty-gritty of Apple ecosystem and find what are the best iPhone emulators available now. We have mentioned iPhone emulators for both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Nov. 28, 2019
Wynk Music Tops Spotify, Apple Music to Become #1 Music Streaming App in India
India’s second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has been bogged down with heavy losses, upwards of Rs. 23,000 crore. But, it has today been reported that Airtel’s music streaming service, Wynk Music, hasSpotify, JioSaavn, and Apple Music beat in terms of total daily active users (DAUs) in India. Airtel claimsWynk Music to bethe #1 music streaming service in the countryas per this metric. The company reveals that Bollywood and International music continue to remain Wynk’s biggest categories.
Nov. 28, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Mi Rabbit Children Watch 2S in China
Xiaomi is growing its ecosystem of products in China and has today launched another smartwatch in the country, albeit for children this time around. The Mi Rabbit Children Watch 2S is a CNY1,999 smartwatch that comes with a 1.13-inch colour display with a resolution of 230×230 pixels. The design looks appealing for sure, and one can definitely draw parallels between the design of the Mi Rabbit Children Watch 2S and the recently launched Mi Watch in terms of the display and bezels on the watch.
Nov. 28, 2019
Xiaomi’s New Power Bank is Cute, Tiny, and Can Warm Your Hands
If smartphones are the only thing that come to your mind when you think about Xiaomi, think again. The company launches a bunch of really cool, and often cute-looking, products such as this new power bank that the company has launched today. The new ‘Xiaomi Hand Warmer and Power Bank’ comes in an adorable-looking design that’s made to fit right in your hand, and it features a built-in hand warmer that can reportedly get as warm as 52-degrees, which is great for the winter.
Nov. 27, 2019
Xiaomi Teases New Mi TV Launch in India for Tomorrow
It was just recently that Xiaomi unveiled itsnew Mi TV 4X lineupin India, which includes a humongous 65-inch 4K variant as well. They arrived with Netflix and Prime Video support out-of-the-box, which is great. But, only within a couple of months, Xiaomi is teasing the launch of yet another Mi TV model in the country. The company has sent out a cryptic tweet from its official Mi TV India Twitter handle.
Nov. 27, 2019
Amazon Alexa Can Now Remind You to Take Your Medication on Time
With Alexa and Google Assistantemerging as front-runnersin the battle for supremacy among digital voice assistants, Amazon is betting big on the new skill. Amazon believes that it will help simplify the way people manage their medication and make it easy for them to manage their healthcare needs at home while maintaining privacy and security. Click onthis linkto learn more about Alexa’s new medication feature and don’t forget to check out some other cool Alexa skillsright here.
Nov. 27, 2019
Apple Expects to Ship Over 100 Million iPhone 12 Units in 2020
The Cupertino giant forecasts that shipments for the next year’s iPhone lineup would be more than 100 million units. Apple has informed supply chain partners to expect a sharp increase in demand for the next-generation iPhone – that too at a time when smartphone shipments are witnessing a slowdown. The shipment target also comes as a surprise for many because iPhone sales have stagnated over the past years. Apple’s optimism could possibly stem from the fact thatiPhone 12 will feature a new updated design and 5G connectivity supportafter skipping it earlier this year.
Nov. 27, 2019
Facebook Acquires ‘Beat Games’, the VR Studio Behind Beat Saber
Facebook’s increased focus on virtual reality has seen Oculus grow beyond the confines of the headset to a full-fledged platform. It now even has a virtual gathering space for users. But, there’s still a lack of some cool modern VR games, except for a few one-hit wonders. Now, Facebook appears to have decided to take matters in its own hands and acquired a video game development studio called Beat Games, which is best known for virtual reality game,Beat Saber.
Nov. 27, 2019
How to Flag Emails with Different Colors in Apple Mail App on iPhone and iPad
While the stock Mail app for iOS has always been at par with thebest third-party mail appswhen it comes to handling emails, there was one handy feature that had been missing for years was the ability to flag emails with different colors. As I use the native Mail app for both personal and professional needs, I wanted this feature to prioritize emails based on importance. So, I’m glad that Apple has finally introduced it with some cool customization into the mix.
Nov. 27, 2019
How to Share Apple TV+ Movies and Shows with Family and Friends
Share Apple TV+ with Family and Friends on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Probably, the best part about Apple TV+ is the ability to share the content with a total of six people (of course, you included) even during the one-year free trial. The only condition, if any, is the activation of Family Sharing. Once it’s done, channels will be available to everyone in the family so that the entire group can seamlessly access movies and shows.
Nov. 27, 2019
How to Turn off Siri in iCloud and Delete What Siri has Learnt
Ever since the sensitive report about how Apple contractorslistened to private Siri recordingscame out in the open, the safeguard of my personal voice recordings has begun to concern me like never before. While I’m pleased with the way Apple has addressed the whole Siri grading controversy by not only providing a straightforward way todelete Siri and Dictation historyacross iDevices but also allowing users toopt-out of the audio recording program, I still wish to add an extra shield for the private voice recordings.
Nov. 27, 2019
All 5G SoCs are ‘Low-End’ Compared to the Kirin 990, Claims Honor President
The Kirin 990 is Huawei’s latest top-tier mobile processor that powers the company’sMate 30 and Mate 30 Proflagships, as well as therecently unveiledHonor V30 and V30 Pro. The company’s senior executives are obviously pleased with the new chipset, with at least one of them now going so far as to say thatall 5G-enabled mobile SoCs from other chipmakers pale into insignificance next to their flagship chipset. In a recent interview with the Chinese media, Honor president, Zhao Ming, has reportedly claimed thatall 5G chipsets available in the market are ‘low-end’ compared to the Kirin 990.
Nov. 27, 2019
Ola Starts Hiring Drivers in London Ahead of Impending Launch
Indian cab-hailing giant Ola has started registering drivers in London with plans to launch its operations in the city‘in the coming weeks’. The news was confirmed by Ola’s head of international operations, Simon Smith, whoissued a statementsaying,“We are inviting the tens of thousands of private hire drivers across London to register themselves on the Ola platform, as we prepare to launch in the city in the coming weeks.” The press release went on to state that the company has held“constructive conversations with the authorities, drivers, and local communities in London over the past months”and, will provide a“robust mobility platform for London which is fully compliant with TfL’s high standards”.
Nov. 27, 2019
Samsung Android 10 Stable Update Won’t Start Rolling out Until January 2020
Samsung has often been admonished and ridiculed for inordinate delays in rolling out the latest Android updates. And while most phone makers aretrying to speed uptheir update rollout process, Samsung still appears to be stuck in a rut. The latest development, which wasfirst reported by SamMobile, will do nothing to improve the Korean giant’s reputation on the update front. Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 9 lineups are the first in linebut will receive the update in January, while the Galaxy S9 is scheduled to be updated in April next year, alongside a collection of recent mid-range A-series phones, including theGalaxy A50and Galaxy A70.
Nov. 27, 2019
Samsung to Hire Over 1,200 Engineers for Indian R&D Arm This Year
In line with its commitment to hire 2,500 engineers for R&D in India, Samsung India on Wednesday said it is set to hire more than 1,200 engineers from top institutions like IITs and BITS Pilani this year to create a robust R&D pool for generating innovative ‘Make in India’ products for both the domestic and global markets. The South Korean gianthired 1,000 engineers last yearfrom top engineering colleges including IITs, NITs and IIIT, giving a thrust to New-Age domains like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML), biometrics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Augmented Reality (AR), and networks including 5G.
Nov. 27, 2019
Vivo X30 5G Teasers Confirm Punch-hole Display, 60x Zoom Capability
Vivo hasalready confirmedthat its new flagship smartphone, the Vivo X30, is launching next month with the Exynos 980 chipset and 5G support in tow. The company, however, has nowstarted sharing teasersfor the X30 on Weibo and they confirm some of the key features of this smartphone. We have got our first official look at the Vivo X30 in the teaser video attached below. It shows off the device from almost every angle, giving us a good idea of how the X30 will look like ahead of the launch.
Nov. 27, 2019
WhatsApp’s Self-Destructing ‘Delete Messages’ Feature Spotted in Latest Beta
WhatsApp isactively workingon a dark theme for its messaging app, but there’s another exciting feature that looks almost ready for rollout. It’s the new self-destructing message feature that has been under development for quite some time. The latest WhatsApp beta update gives us a closer look at this feature and how it will work in the future. Earlier known as Disappearing Messages, this feature allows users toset a self-destruct timer to messagesin a conversation.
Nov. 27, 2019
ISRO Successfully Launches Cartosat-3 Earth Observation Satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has added another feather to its hat. It has now successfully placed into orbit its own earth observation satellite, the Cartosat-3, and13 American nano-satellitesin a textbook style. In the process,India crossed the milestone of putting into orbit 300 foreign satellites. By putting 13 American nano-satellites into orbit, India to date haslaunched a total of 310 foreign satellitesfor a fee. Meanwhile, Cartosat-3, India’s new earth observation satellite up in the sky will send sharp clarity images for urban planning, rural resource and infrastructure development, coastal land use and land cover and also for strategic/defence purposes.
Nov. 26, 2019
1 Million Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro Units Reportedly Sold in India in One Month
Xiaomi has reportedly sold over 1 million units of the Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro in India within just one month oftheir launchin the country. Announcing the feat via a tweet this morning, the company’s official Redmi Twitter handle thanked all customers and claimed that the devices have“taken the market by storm”since their release last month. The company also addressed persistent complaints about the lack of stocks by saying it is ‘working hard’ to meet demand.
Nov. 26, 2019
AMD Confirms 64-core Threadripper 3990X for 2020
Just a short while after launching the brand new 3rd-gen Ryzen Threadrippers 3960X and Threadripper 3970X, which come with 24 and 32 cores respectively, AMD has confirmed that it will, in fact, release a Threadripper 3990X as well, with a whopping 64-cores. There’s also currently no information about the pricing for the upcoming Threadripper 3990X, but judging by the prices of the recently released Threadrippers 3960X and 3970X, this one isn’t going to come cheap.
Nov. 26, 2019
Facebook ‘ViewPoints’ Research App Will Pay You to Take Surveys
Facebook on Monday launched a new market research app calledViewpointsthat it says will reward people for participating in surveys, tasks and research. In an officialblog postannouncing the launch, the company said:“We believe the best way to make products better is to get insights directly from people who use them. We’ll use these insights to improve products like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Portal and Oculus, and to benefit the broader community”. To join Viewpoints, users will need to provide their name, email address, country of residence, date of birth and gender.
Nov. 26, 2019
Galaxy S11+ Geekbench Listing Suggests 12GB RAM, Exynos 9830
Samsung’s upcoming flagships are a few months away, but leaks and rumours around the expected Galaxy S11 lineup are only increasing. While we have earlier seen reports of theGalaxy S11’s display sizes and connectivity options, amongother things, a new leak now seems to have more specifications in tow for us. A Geekbench listing has been spotted for what is allegedly the Galaxy S11_, and it gives away some hardware specifications for the upcoming flagship smartphone from the South Korean giant.
Nov. 26, 2019
Global Smartphone Market Shrinks 0.4% in Q3 on Weak Demand
While the ban on Huawei to access key US technologies is yet to be fully implemented as a three-month extension was just announced, the proposed ban brought negativity around Huawei’ brand in the international market. Nevertheless, Huawei’s strong ecosystem in China continued to show growth. The current situation with the US has also fostered patriotism among its partners, which are now keener to promote its smartphones in China — a development that makes it difficult for local competitors to compete aggressively against Huawei.
Nov. 26, 2019
Honor MagicWatch 2 Launched With GPS, Heart Rate Monitor and More
At itsHonor V30 launch eventearlier today, Huawei’s Honor sub-brand unveiled a new mid-range smartwatch in China. Called theHonor MagicWatch 2, the device is an upgrade over the first-gen Honor Watch Magic (yes, with a slightly changed name) that was launched earlier this year by the Chinese tech giant. Honor MagicWatch 2 Features and Specifications The Honor MagicWatch 2 is being offered in two sizes, both with circular AMOLED touch-enabled displays. While the smaller one comes with a 1.
Nov. 26, 2019
Honor V30 Launched in China with 5G Support, Triple Cameras
Huawei sub-brand Honor has today launched the Honor V30 series of smartphones in China. The Honor V30 and the Honor V30 Pro are very similar in a lot of ways, but there are subtle differences. Both the Honor V30 and Honor V30 Pro come with 6.57-inch FullHD+ display, and there’s a dual-punch-hole camera on the front, on both the smartphones, packing in a 32MP + 8MP ultra-wide selfie shooter. Under the hood, the phones run the Kirin 990 SoC and come with an integrated 5G modem, and also come with support for NSA/SA 5G, and 4G+5G dual-sim capabilities.
Nov. 26, 2019
How to Recover Deleted iCloud Contacts, Calendars, and Bookmarks
No matter how careful you are, mistakes do happen once in a while, don’t they? So, do not curse yourself for accidentally deleting important contacts or sensitive files as the possibility to recover all the lost iCloud files is still quite high. Tosafeguard your dataagainst loss, iCloud automatically saves your existing files and other essential data like contacts and calendars before yourestore your iPhone or iPhonefrom an earlier version. As a result, you can always restore deleted iCloud contacts, calendars, bookmarks, reminders, and other personal files.
Nov. 26, 2019
How to Take Screenshots on Snapchat Without Notifying Sender
Snapchat is kind of a unique social media app that is anti-everything that social media stands for. You can’t save the messages, memories or photos and if you try to take a screenshot, Snapchat alerts the sender about your action. Basically,privacyis at the heart of Snapchat. However, some people want to preserve those memories to relive it later or for keeping important information saved. You get it, right? Anyway, if you want to take screenshots on Snapchat without notifying the sender then we have shared some unique ways to do it.
Nov. 26, 2019
Huawei Launches MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 Laptops
Huawei has launched a couple of new laptops in China. The MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 are Huawei’s latest laptops, and they come packing in the latest10th-gen processors from Intel, with optional AMD configurations available as well. Both the MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 feature a similar design, and even share their specifications to some extent. Both the laptops come with aFullHD display, with 250nits of peak brightness, TUV Rheinland certification, and 178-degree viewing angles.
Nov. 26, 2019
Huawei MatePad Pro Launched With 10.8-Inch QHD+ Display, 40W Fast Charging
Huawei on Monday announced a new flagship tablet that it believes will be able to compete with other premium tablets in the market, such as the iPad Pro and the Galaxy Tab S6. Called theHuawei MatePad Pro, the device brings one interesting design element that had hitherto only been seen on smartphones – a punch-hole camera upfront. Other than that, the device looks not-too-dissimilar to the Apple iPad Pro, thanks to the slim bezels and rounded corners.
Nov. 26, 2019
Xiaomi is Crowdfunding the Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp in India at ₹1,999
Xiaomi has brought a bunch of its ecosystem products to India via its crowdfunding platform that allows the company to gauge interest in products before making them permanently available in the country, and is definitely a great way to create a buzz around them in the media. Now, the company has started crowdfunding a desk lamp called the Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp in the country, and you can get one by paying ₹1,999.
Nov. 26, 2019
Microsoft Blocks Windows 10 Update for Some Avast, AVG Users
So, if you’re seeing any of these issues with your Windows updates, make sure you’ve updated your anti-virus software, and your Qualcomm drivers before attempting another update on your PC.
Nov. 26, 2019
Noise Tune Flex Bluetooth Neckband Earphones Launched in India
Gonoise, the company behindpopular earphonessuch as the Noise Shots X3 and X5, and a range of smartwatches has today launched a new pair of Bluetooth earphones in India. The Noise Tune Flex aren’t truly wireless earbuds like the Noise Shots X3 and Noise Shots X5 were; instead, these are neckband Bluetooth earphones priced at a reasonable ₹2,199. The Noise Tune Flex comes with a bunch of impressive features and spec-sheet numbers, including support forQualcomm CVC 8.
Nov. 26, 2019
Nokia TVs Confirmed to Launch Early December Exclusively on Flipkart
Flipkart earlier this monthannounced a partnershipwith Finnish tech giant, Nokia, to launch a series of smart TVs under the former’s brand. The first Nokia-branded smart TV (rumored model number 55CAUHDN) recentlyreceived certificationfrom the Bureau of Indian Standards, revealing that it would come with a 55-inch 4K UHD panel. A newreport from Digithas now seemingly confirmed that the device would launch as a ‘Flipkart Unique’ product in early December. According to the blog, Flipkart has confirmed that the device(s) will run Android TV and will be available exclusively on its platform.
Nov. 26, 2019
Redmi K30 with Punch-hole Display, 5G Support Launches on December 10
Redmi had been hyping up the launch of itsfirst-ever 5G smartphonefor December. We saw Xiaomi officialsconfirmthat the Redmi K30 series is coming next month. And today, Redmi General Manager Lu Weibing has confirmed the launch date for the Redmi K30 in China. Weibingtook to Weibo todayto share the teaser poster for the Redmi K30 series, along with the December 10 launch date. The teaser reveals that the device will sport a dual-camera punch-hole design, as seen in recent leaks.
Nov. 26, 2019
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the Company’s First 5G Chipset
After originally announcing that it’s working on a 5G chipset earlier this year, and leaving us with little more than a codename — MT6885Z — MediaTek has finally unveiled the processor complete with an actual name, along with all the specifications we wanted to take a look at. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the company’s first 5G chipset. It’s built on the 7nm process and comes with an integrated 5G modem, and uses ARM cores divided into four high-performance Cortex A77 cores, and four high-efficiency Cortex A55 cores to complete its octa-core layout.
Nov. 26, 2019
Intel, MediaTek to Jointly Develop 5G Modems for Laptops
Five months after selling off its own modem business to Applefor a reported $1 billion, US semiconductor giant, Intel, signed an agreement with Taiwanese chipmaker, MediaTek, to jointly develop 5G modems for laptops. The two companies on Monday released apress statement, saying they will collaborate“on the development, certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the next generation of PC experiences”. Both companies have expressed their satisfaction at the deal, with Gregory Bryant, the executive vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group, saying:“This partnership with MediaTek brings together industry leaders with deep engineering, system integration and connectivity expertise to deliver 5G experiences on the next generation of the world’s best PCs”.
Nov. 25, 2019
Alphabet’s Loon Balloons Will Offer Internet Services to Remote Regions in Amazon
Alphabet’s subsidiary Loon announced its plans to sign a commercial agreement with Internet Para Todos Perú to offer internet connectivity in remote areas of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. To make this a reality, the company will use itshigh altitude balloonsflying 20 kilometers above the sea level. Basically, these balloons will act as floating cell towers that supplies service to 4G/LTE devices under its range. Service will be initially provided to a region where about 200,000 people live.
Nov. 25, 2019
Apple’s Job Listing Hints at New Media Apps for Windows
Apple has opened its job portal seeking developers with relevant experience on Windows apps for the role “Senior Software Engineer- Windows Media Apps” to join its Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino) team. Thejob listingexplicitly mentions that “experience with UWP is a big plus” hinting that these new apps could be built on Microsoft’s Universal Windows Platform (UWP) for Windows 10. AsThe Vergepoints out, this move could bring Apple TV Plus to the Xbox One.
Nov. 25, 2019
Base PlayStation 5 to Come with a 2TB SSD for $499, New Leak Suggests
The PlayStation 5 is on the way, and whileSony has confirmed that the console will launch next year, leaks and rumours about the upcoming console’s pricing and specifications continue doing the rounds as the excitement around the upgrade to the PlayStation 4 increases. Now, according to a new leak by PSErebus on Twitter, the base variant of the PlayStation 5 will come with a big 2TB SSD, and will retail for $499 when it launches next year.
Nov. 25, 2019
Discounts, Price-Cuts Helping Apple Sell More iPhones in India: Report
In January this year, Apple CEO Tim Cook mentioned several reasons why iPhone sales were not picking up in the emerging markets including in India — customers holding on to their older iPhones a bit longer, weak macro-economic conditions, foreign exchange and battery exchange programmes. As the year draws to an end, there has been a complete turnaround in Apple’s market share and presence in India, and all the above-mentioned reasons for poor growth have somehow magically disappeared.
Nov. 25, 2019
Google Nest Mini Now Available in India at Rs. 4,499
Afterunveiling the Nest Miniat its Made by Google event in October, Google has finally launched the all-new Nest Mini in India forRs. 4,499. That price is considerably higher than the Nest Mini’s US pricing of $49 (~Rs. 3,200). The Nest Mini looks pretty much the same as the original Home Mini, but comes withimprovements in audio quality and the fact thatGooglehas now included a wall-mountso you can hang the Nest Mini on your wall, if that’s something you have always wanted to do.
Nov. 25, 2019
Here is When Your Realme Phone will Get Android 10
Oppo hadofficially unveiled ColorOS 7in China last week and is also holding a dedicated India launch event tomorrow. The company’s sister brand Realme is known to provide its users with the ColorOS custom software skin as well. Though we are only a day out from the official launch, Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth hasshared today theAndroid 10update roadmap for Realme phones. Earlier last week, Sheth promised to share information on the company’s customized take on ColorOS 7.
Nov. 25, 2019
HMD Global to Launch New Nokia Phone on December 5
Finnish company HMD Global, which owns the Nokia brand, will be launching a new smartphone on December 5th — the company has confirmed on Twitter with a teaser video. The video doesn’t give anything away about which phone the company might launch, but reports on the internet suggest it might be the Nokia 8.2, Nokia 5.2, or the Nokia 2.3. It might just be a bunch of phones as well.
Nov. 25, 2019
How to Block Pop-up Ads on Android
While Android is truly great atcustomization, it also opens a lot of doors for apps to deceptively acquire permissions and exploit them for pushing ads. It’s one of the reasons why you see full-screen pop-up ads on Android devices. However, there are some easy ways you can disable these kinds of intrusive ads. In this article, I have shared some simple and straightforward steps to block pop-up ads on Android. Along with that, I have also mentioned ways to minimizeintrusive ads on Chrome.
Nov. 25, 2019
How to Receive Location Updates from Friends Using Find My on iPhone and iPad
Apple has combined both the Find My Friends andFind My iPhoneand named it as “Find My” in iOS 13 and iPadOS. From a user-experience point of view, I think it’s a well-thought-out move. While there is hardly anything new in terms of functionality, the app has simplified quite a few things including the option to get location updates from a person. If you wish to keep a track of the location of your friend or loved one to stay in the loop about their whereabouts but aren’t sure how it works, follow along as I show you how you can receive location updates from friends using Find My app on iPhone or iPad.
Nov. 25, 2019
How to Set Up a Proxy Server on Windows 10 (Native Method)
WhileVPNs are undeniably advancedand better at routing internet traffic securely, proxy servers are still a quick go-to way for many users. It lets youaccess geographically restricted contentand allows you to control your bandwidth usage with a simple intermediary called proxy server. The best part is that you don’t have to install anyVPN applicationand the setup is almost a breeze. So in this article, I have shared an easy way to set up a proxy server on Windows 10.
Nov. 25, 2019
iPhone 12 Pro to Sport 6GB RAM, 3D-Sensing Rear Cameras: Report
Alongside the three high-end devices, the iPhone-maker is also planning to launch an‘affordable’ iPhone SE2, with production reportedly slated to start in February. The phone will have an A13 chip, which is also being used in iPhone 11, along with 3GB RAM and will have three color options: silver, space grey and red. It is likely to start selling at a price of $399. It will be interesting to see how the next-gen iPhone lineup will be received by consumers, but Apple has every reason to be optimistic, given that theiPhone 11 series has been a massive hitamong buyers around the world.
Nov. 25, 2019
New mAadhaar App Released on Android, iOS, But it Just Doesn’t Work
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new version of its mAadhaar app onAndroidandiOS. According to the organization, the app is meant to contain people’s Aadhaar number and demographic data, such as name, date of birth, gender, address and a photograph, but as we’ve come to expect from most government-run services in the country,it just doesn’t seem to work. A slew of social media posts over the weekend complained that the app is just not functioning as advertised, with a‘technical error’said to be preventing it from starting on most devices.
Nov. 25, 2019
OnePlus Discloses Data Breach, Personal Information May Have Been Exposed
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has today disclosed that it suffered a data breach on its website which may have disclosed personal information of some users to the hackers. According to the company, the hackers did not gain access to customers’ payment information, but personal information such as names, contact numbers, and shipping addresses may have been accessed by the hackers. The company said that the hack was the result of a loophole in its website, and claimed that the company has sent out emails to affected users before it made the breach public.
Nov. 25, 2019
Oppo Launches New 10,000mAh Power Bank with 20W Fast Charging
Oppo has today launched a newpower bank in India. The 10,000mAh VOOC Flash Charge Power Bank from Oppo comes with a bunch of cool features and fast charging, for a price of just Rs. 1,499. The Oppo 10,000mAh VOOC Flash Charge power bank comes with two 5,000mAh battery units inside, and features a USB Type-A port alongside a USB Type-C port up front. The USB-C port here supports two way fast charging, so it can be used to charge smartphones, as well as the power bank itself with a USB-C cable.
Nov. 25, 2019
Paytm India’s Most Valuable Startup After Raising Another $1 Billion
India’s largest digital payments company,Paytm, has secured $1 billion in Series-G fundingfrom a number of strategic investors and global asset management firms as part of a new financing round that is said to havetaken the company’s valuation to $16 billion, making it the country’s most valuable startup. According to The Times of India, the round was led by US-based asset management firm, T Rowe Price, which is believed to have invested around $400 million along with Discovery Capital and D1 Capital.
Nov. 25, 2019
pCloud Black Friday Offer: 75% Discount on Lifetime Plans
pCloud is one of my favorite cloud storage providers. I use it daily to back up my files. Those files are not only safe but also accessible from any device. Getting an online backup of your files is of utmost importance if you don’t want to lose them. I still remember the day when my laptop’s hard drive failed and I lost all my data (including work files and personal photos).
Nov. 25, 2019
Tesla Cybertruck Pre-Orders Hit 200,000 Within 3 Days of Launch, Claims Elon Musk
The design of the Cybertruck may have raised a few eyebrows, but it is seemingly striking all the right chords among its target audience. In a tweet posted a few hours ago, Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, claimed that the company has already received 200,000 preorders for its futuristic vehicle within just three days of itslaunchthat saw the truck’s supposedly unbreakable windows shattered after being hit by a baseball. Elon Musk last week unveiled the electric-powered ‘Cybertruck’ after adeluge of rumors and speculationsin the run-up to the event.
Nov. 25, 2019
This Chrome Extension Helps You Identify Text Generated by AI
We live in an age where AI’s are getting better and better to generate chunks of text that could sound just human. In fact, recently, AI-generatedspeeches that resemble Trumpmanaged to fool almost 60% of people. Hence, it is necessary to have a mechanism to differentiate truth from fake text generated by AI which is exactly what thisChrome extensionpromises. “As synthetic data generation gets more and more sophisticated, we become more and more vulnerable to being swayed in one way or another…In a world where reviewing has been open-sourced, this system can be abused and consumers arbitrarily swayed to a particular business.
Nov. 25, 2019
Uber Loses License to Operate in London Following Safety Concerns
Uber has lost its license to operate in London, one of its biggest markets, after the local transport regulator ruled that the cab aggregator was not qualified to offer its services in the city. In a report published earlier today, Transport for London (TfL)saidthat it will“not grant Uber London Limited (Uber) a new private hire operator’s licence in response to its latest application”. The regulator had earlier granted the US firm a two-month probationary extension in September on condition that it addresses issues with background checks on drivers, insurance and safety, but the company has apparently failed to satisfy the organization’s demands.
Nov. 25, 2019
Xiaomi Phone with 108MP Camera to Launch Soon in India, Could be the Mi Note 10
Amidst a slew of rumors suggesting that Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi Note 10 in India, the company’s managing director of India operations, Manu Kumar Jain, has confirmed plans to soon launch a smartphone with a 108MP camera in the country. Just an hour ago, Jain posted the following tweet, teasing a smartphone with a 108MP camera. There’s no more official info on the subject at this point in time, but the company earlier this monthunveiled the Mi CC9 Prowith Samsung’s 108MP Bright HMX sensor in China beforelaunching it globally as the Mi Note 10a day later.
Nov. 24, 2019
You Can Touch and Hear These 3D Holograms
Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed 3D holograms with a major noticeable difference – they can be touched. The proposed system uses two horizontal plates with small ultrasonic transducers to generate a 3D field of ultrasonic waves that controls a 2mm polystyrene bead to portray the shapes in the air. The bead moves as fast as 20mph (32kmph) and hence, human eyes won’t be able to notice the path of the bead and sees just the complete 3D structure.
Nov. 24, 2019
Check All the Products and Services Killed by Google Here
Google, the tech giant that has a lot of successful apps, hardware, and services, has a habit of discontinuing products they don’t see a future in. In fact, several apps and services are getting purged by Google these days making it harder to keep track of them. Well, to keep an eye on all such products that end up in Google’s Cemetery, there exists a website namedKilled by Google. Killed by Google is an open-source project by a developer named Cody Ogden.
Nov. 24, 2019
Fitbit Users Are Giving up Their Devices After Google’s Acquisition
Earlier this month, Googleacquiredpopular wearable device maker Fitbit in a whopping $2.1 billion deal. While this acquisition could make the software giant’s scope of making Wear OS better, existing Fitbit users are apparently not happy about it due to privacy concerns. “I’m not only afraid of what they can do with the data currently, but what they can do with it once their AI advances in 10 or 20 years. Health insurance companies would love to get their hands on that data and their purposes wouldn’t be advertising so is that what they are going to do with it?
Nov. 24, 2019
Gamers Perform Worse When They’re Insulted: Study
Have you ever noticed yourself performing worse after a teammate of yours insulted you for a wrong move you did in the game? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, a new study suggests that the performance of gamers tend to decline even ifthey’re getting insulted by a robot. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University conducted a study that involved asking participants to play a logic-based game with Pepper, a humanoid robot by SoftBank Robotics.
Nov. 24, 2019
Gen Z Teens Want AirPods for Christmas : Survey
The Christmas season is almost here and people are pondering their minds to choose the best gifts for their loved ones. A recent survey breaks down the top brands desired by teenagers that influence their purchase decisions. According to the survey conducted by Piper Jaffray among more than 1,000 US consumers, it has been revealed thatAppleis the “top-listed consumer brand for teens”. The most desired Apple product among the respondents turns out to beAirPods, which is predictable as the Cupertino giant’s earbuds have become more of a status symbol.
Nov. 24, 2019
Google Assistant Can Now Narrate Your Stories to Kids
Think you’re terrible at storytelling and your significant other is unavailable to narrate stories to your kids? Don’t worry,Googlehas got you covered. The software giant has introduced a neat feature addition to its Google Nest range of smart home products earlier this week. Dubbed My Storytime, the feature will allow parents to record themselves narrating stories so that the other parent can simply ask Google Assistant to read those recordings.
Nov. 24, 2019
Sony Launches a New Wearable Speaker That Rests on Shoulders
Sony has launched a wearable speaker in the US that can be worn like a neckband. Unfortunately, it is not a Bluetooth speaker as you might be thinking. Sony SRS-WS1 Immersive WearableSpeaker is wirelessand rests around your shoulders. It is meant to be worn while watching movies or any video for that immersive audio experience the Japanese tech giant claims. To justify the “immersive” part, the speaker makes vibrations with respect to the audio output.
Nov. 24, 2019
This Company Failed to Detect Security Flaw Until Hacker Maxed out Servers
While companies work round the clock to fix the damage done by a security attack, this company didn’t even notice that its security got compromised, until the hacker maxed out the storage of their servers. The company then got sued by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for miserably failing to keep the personal information of its clients secure. Notably, the personal information mentioned above includes full names, social security numbers, physical and email addresses, telephone numbers, usernames, passwords, and even card details.
Nov. 24, 2019
This Game Puts Snake and Tetris Side by Side
Do you consider yourself a pro gamer? Well, I’m here to introduce you to a new game that might make you think again. A developer named Grégoire Divaret-Chauveau has developed a game that puts the good-old Snake and Tetris side by side, with the same controls. Yes, you read that right. You will becontrolling both the games simultaneouslywith arrow keys or WASD. You lose both of the games if you lose one of them.
Nov. 24, 2019
This Search Engine Uses Ad Revenue to Save the Planet
It is no wonder that a lot of people are drifting away frompopular search engines like Googleand Bing citing privacy reasons. If you’re looking for a new search engine, check out Ekoru, a search engine that doesn’t track you and shows you ads for supporting a cause. “We’re a small team of people who are trying to make a difference in the world. We want every search with us to make the world a better place by cleaning the environment, helping an animal, or planting a tree.
Nov. 24, 2019
This Smart Gadget Lets You Automate Your Curtains
Ever felt lazy to adjust the curtains when the sun just can’t stop shining to ruin your perfect morning sleep? Worry not, SwitchBot Curtain has got you covered. SwitchBot Curtain is a smart curtain accessory that lets you adjust the curtains right from your smartphones. This smart curtain is compatible with any rod and rail type curtain. Most importantly, it can beinstalled in just 30 secondswithout requiring any kind of screws.
Nov. 24, 2019
Bill Gates Backed Startup Aims to Replace Fossil Fuels
A clean energy company named Heliogen has come up with a technique that involves AI-powered mirrors capable of utilizing solar energy to generate extreme heat ranging more than 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit. The company believes that its technology has the potential to replace fossil fuels for the production of cement, steel, and petrochemicals. Cement production accounts for more than 7 percent of global CO2 emissions, points out the company in apress release.
Nov. 23, 2019
3 New Google Maps Features You Should Know
Google keeps improving Google Maps, one of the most popular map apps on both Android and iOS platforms, by adding new features that help users make their commutes efficient and seamless. Today, we will be taking a look at three new features that got recently introduced in Google Maps by the software giant. 1. Follow Local Guides Finding good restaurants right after moving to or visiting a new city can be quite tiresome.
Nov. 23, 2019
Android-X86 Project Brings Android 9 Pie to Your PC
Developers of the Android-x86 project have recently released the system images based onAndroid 9 Piefor 32-bit and 64-bit PCs along with LTS kernel 4.19.80. The operating system brings a whole lot of Android goodness along with support for OpenGL ES 3.x hardware acceleration on AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and QEMU. This new update bringsOpenGL ES3.0 support through SwiftShaderfor software rendering on unsupported GPUs. Secure booting from UEFI and installing to UEFI disk is supported as well.
Nov. 23, 2019
Instagram Influencers Charge Almost $1643 per Sponsored Post : Report
Social media has evolved to become one of the key platforms for brands to promote their products. Brands partner with social media influencers to endorse their products and it is highly likely that you would have seen a couple of sponsored posts every now and then when you’re scrolling through your social media feed. A recent report reveals how much these social media influencers are being paid on an average to promote these brands.
Nov. 23, 2019
Meet Petey Vid, a Diverse Video Search Engine Tool
When was the last time you got a non-YouTube search result for a video related search query you made on a search engine? I bet you don’t remember and honestly, neither do I. To avoid this natural bias in search results, enter Petey Vid, a multi-lingual privacy-focused video search engine that offers you results from a wide range of sources. Petey Vid offers a simple, yet informative user interface. The search results are taken from various sources includingsocial media platforms, Dailymotion, internet archives, and more.
Nov. 23, 2019
Mojeek Search Engine Lets You Search by Emotions
If you’re looking for a new search engine that provides a different search experience, you have come to the right place. Meet Mojeek, an independent privacy-focused crawler-based search engine. Mojeek is built on C programming language and does not rely on indexes built by other search engines. Instead, Mojeek has its own search index that the company claims to be one of the biggest search indexes of the world. However, the feature that sets Mojeek apart from other search engines out there is theemotional web searchfeature.
Nov. 23, 2019
Razer Seiren Emote Is a Microphone That Shows Emoticons
Just when you thought Razer is done bringing RGB and fancy lights to every possible device, the California based gaming hardware manufacturing company has a new microphone that can display colorful emoticons. Moreover, the microphone allows you tocreate your own emoticonsas well. It detects various keywords in the chat and displays relevant emoticons based on that. For instance, say someone sends a keyword like “king”, the Razer Seiren Emote will show the emoticon equivalent of the same.
Nov. 23, 2019
Sony’s Aibo Robot Dog Now Eats Virtual Food
Remember Sony’s cute little robot dogAibo? A recent update to Aibo has unlocked a handful of features that expands the usability of Aibo and would let the doggo be more helpful than ever before. With the latest version 2.5 update, Sony has opened theAibo Developer programthat lets developers add more functionalities to the dog. If youknow your way around programmingand handling APIs, you can try out the usual method. On the other hand, if you are new to the programming world, Sony offersVisual Programmingto teach Aibo new stuff without dealing with a lot of code.
Nov. 23, 2019
This AI Generates a Professional Resume for You
Do you find it difficult to design a resume with a relevant design complying with the general standards and practices that suits the job role? Well, worry not. AI Resume Generator has got you covered. Yes, there exists an AI that generates resumes for you. All you have to do isenter your name and choose the job roleyou’re applying for. Within seconds, the AI will generate an editable professional resume that would help you land the job you always wanted.
Nov. 23, 2019
This Chrome Extension Estimates Reading Time on Gmail
If you have ever used Medium, you would have noticed the read-time estimation visible on top of blog posts. I am so used to that feature as it helps me decide whether to read an article right at the moment or to save it for later. Today, I came across a similarChrome extension for Gmailoffered by a company named Summarly that shows the estimated time for reading emails. “Email reading time for Gmail” is aChrome extensionthatdisplays the estimated timerequired for reading an email in your Gmail mailbox along with thenumber of wordspresent in the mail.
Nov. 23, 2019
This Service Lets You Send Free Anonymous Emails
You must have come across situations where you desperately need to share your opinions without revealing your identity. It could be reporting the toxic behavior of a colleague from work or just informing the higher officials about an issue everyone has been facing in college. Creating a dedicated email account to do this can be exhausting and temporary email solutions probably won’t work either as they are usually marked as spam bypopular email service providers like Gmail.
Nov. 23, 2019
This Website Makes It Easier to Use Deezer Spleeter
A couple of weeks back, Deezer released its newAI-based toolto separate vocals from songs. However, setting it up and running it requires installing various packages that can be time-consuming. To get around this, a developer has created awebsite based on Deezer Spleeterthat lets you seamlessly split songs. The website is named Melody ML and it allows you to upload songs to do all the audio separation seamlessly. All you have to do isupload the mp3 version of the songthat you would like to separate vocals and instrumentals of and enter your e-mail address.
Nov. 22, 2019
‘Dynamic Email’ Now Rolling Out to Gmail on Android, iOS
In an officialblog postannouncing the rollout, Google said that the content of Dynamic Email can be kept up to date, which means users can open an email and view the most up-to-date order status of an e-commerce order or the latest job postings. Dynamic email is available with immediate effect to all G Suite editions and, is ON by default. However, it can be turned off via the Google Admin console.
Nov. 22, 2019
Chaayos Capturing Facial Data of Customers Without Explicit Consent
Fast food and beverage retail chain, Chaayos, has found itself in a midst of controversy after journalist and MediaNama founder, Nikhil Pahwa, uploaded a video on YouTube, showing that the company has deployed facial recognition systems at its outlets. While the company claims that the new technology will enable seamless payments and faster checkouts, privacy advocates are sounding the alarm bells at the new development. As is being pointed out by many on social media, not only is the company not seeking the explicit consent of customers before capturing their facial data, it is also not offering them an option to opt out of the invasive biometric process.
Nov. 22, 2019
Galaxy Home Mini Packs IR Transmitters to Let You Control Home Appliances
We knew Samsung had been working on a second Bixby speaker but we didn’t expect the company toshowcasethe“Galaxy Home Mini”at its developer conference a couple weeks ago. Though it hasn’t been launched officially, it seems like Samsung doesn’t want to keep it under wraps any longer. Samsung again put this smart speaker on display during Bixby Developer Day at Sejong University in Seoul. And we have now learned another interesting tidbit about the Galaxy Home Mini.
Nov. 22, 2019
Google Announces up to $1.5 Million Reward For Reporting Android Exploits
As part of its plans to make Android more secure from would-be hackers, Google is upping its rewards for security researchers who can break into its software services and hardware products. The company on Thursday published ablog postdetailing the new, enhanced rewards that could potentially fetch cyber-security researchers and white-hat hackers up to $1.5 million for hacking into its Pixel smartphones. According to Jessica Lin from the Android Security Team, the biggest reward would be a $1 million payout for a full chain remote code execution exploit with persistence which compromises the Titan M secure element on Pixel devices.
Nov. 22, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2 Likely to Launch in India in First Week of December
Huawei unveiled its first-ever wearable chipset, the Kirin A1, at IFA earlier this year. The chipset comes baked in the Huawei’s truly wireless earbudsFreeBuds 3and Watch GT 2. The companyrecently announcedthat it will launch wearables powered by their Kirin A1 chipset in India very soon. If rumors are to be believed,Huawei Watch GT2India launch could happen as early as the first week of December. Well-known Indian tipster Ishan Agarwal has taken to Twitter to drop hints about the Huawei Watch GT 2’s launch in India.
Nov. 22, 2019
Microsoft Surface Buds Delayed Until Next Year
At its Surface Event back in October, Microsoft unveiled its new Surface Buds alongside all the other laptops and dual-display Surface Neo and Duo devices. The truly wireless earbuds were expected to be available in time for the holiday season this year, but Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer Panos Panay has now tweeted that the earbuds are being delayed. During the launch of the earbuds, the Redmond giant showed off how the earbuds have a unique looking design, and will be comfortable to wear for long durations.
Nov. 22, 2019
Oppo’s First In-House Mobile Chip “Oppo M1” Could be in the Works
The mobile chipset industry is dominated by Qualcomm,followed by MediaTek, but there are several phone makers who are building chipsets in-house as well. iPhone maker Apple sits at the forefront with its A-series chipset in this department, accompanied by Huawei’s Kirin and Samsung’s Exynos chipset. However, it now seems like Oppo is planning to start the development of its own in-house chipsets as well. First spotted byLetsGoDigital, a new EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) trademark filing suggests that Oppo’sin-house chipset could be called Oppo M1.
Nov. 22, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A71 with Punch-hole Display, Quad-Cameras Surfaces Online
Samsung’s Galaxy A-series has greatly helped the company reinstate its position in the budget segment. The Galaxy A50 is one of Samsung’s best-selling phones since launch. Even I really liked the phone when Ireviewed itearlier this year. The Korean giant has already unveiled a number of upgrades for its A-series lineup over the past months but there are even more phones on the way. After renders for the Galaxy A51 surfaced earlier this month, we are now being greeted with renders for another Galaxy A-series device — Galaxy A71.
Nov. 22, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Spotted on FCC with 45W Charging
Rumours about a possible “Lite” variant of the Galaxy S10 have been doing the rounds for quite some time, and now anew FCC filinghas been spotted by XDA Developers, which seems to confirm not only the existence of such a phone, but also the Galaxy S10 Lite moniker. The filings mention a bunch of things about the connectivity features of the phone including LTE CAT 14, and the absence of 4×4 MIMO.
Nov. 22, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 to Launch with 25W Fast Charging, Reveals Chinese Certification
TheGalaxy S11 launchmay still be a long way away, but leaks, rumors and speculations about the device have been pouring in already. The latest report about the next-gen Samsung flagship now suggests that the device may ship with 25W fast charging, which will be an improvement over its predecessor, the Galaxy S10, which only offers 15W charging. The information was revealed after China’s Compulsory Certification (3C) agency listed a new Samsung product on its website.
Nov. 22, 2019
Supposed Redmi K30 Live Images Confirm 120Hz Display
Official teasers and unofficial leaks have already revealed several key features of Xiaomi’s Redmi K30, and a set of three images have now seemingly given us our first peek at the upcoming device. Posted by Techylogy(@techylogy), the images show off a large smartphone, said to be the upcoming Redmi K30, running the AIDA64 app, confirming a Qualcomm processor (with the Adreno 618 GPU) and a6.66-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Nov. 22, 2019
10 Best Online Web Development Courses (Free and Paid)
Web Development has become one of the most lucrative professions. It comes with many perks like higher salaries, flexible working hours, and a multitude of freelancing opportunities. Another great thing about web development is that unlikecourses on topics like Artificial intelligence, you can get started on web development without needing any prior coding experience. Thanks to a plethora of online web development courses, you can easily get started today. Still, if you are just starting, you might find finding the right course a difficult task.
Nov. 22, 2019
Twitter ‘Hide Replies’ Feature Now Rolling Out to All Users Globally
Twitter is finally rolling out its ‘Hide Replies’ feature to all users around the world as part of its plans to encourage online civility. The feature, which wasoriginally rolled out in Canadaearlier this year before being introduced in the US and Japan a few months down the line, enables users to hide specific replies to their tweets that they don’t want to see in a conversation. Once hidden, these replies won’t show up by default but there will be an option to see the hidden replies and unhide any replies.
Nov. 22, 2019
Vivo U20 with Snapdragon 675 SoC, Triple Cameras Launched Starting at Rs 10,990
Apart from innovation in the flagship segment, such as the Vivo NEX 3, the company has now made an aggressive push in India’s budget segment. What started with the Vivo Z1 Pro and Z1x in the sub-Rs. 15,000 segment earlier this year has now trickled down to an even lower and competitive price segment. Just a couple months ago, theVivo U10kicked-off the new U-series with a Snapdragon 600-series chipset, triple cameras, and a massive battery in tow under Rs.
Nov. 22, 2019
Tesla Unveils Its ‘Cybertruck’ Electric Pickup Truck
Elon Musk took to the stage at the Tesla Design Center in Los Angeles today to unveil the company’s first electric pickup truck. The Cybertruck, as Musk has named it looks basically nothing like a pickup truck, but has all the features of one, and some extras. The Cybertruckfeatures an exoskeleton made out of ultra hard cold-rolled steel, which the company claims can withstand sledgehammers, and 9mm handgun bullets. The company did bang on the Cybertruck’s door with a sledgehammer to show off that it doesn’t dent or smash.
Nov. 21, 2019
Anker’s 10W Qi Wireless Charging Pad Launched in India at Rs. 3,499
Popular smartphone accessory manufacturer Anker has today launched a new 10W Qi wireless charging pad in India. As the name suggests, the charging pad supports 10W fast wireless charging for every Qi-compatible smartphone and accessory out there, so you can get faster wireless charging speeds on your smartphone. In terms of features, the wireless charging pad comes with a rubber base to prevent it from slipping, and features blue LEDs around the edges to notify the user when the phone is being charged and when it has been fully charged.
Nov. 21, 2019
Apple Launches iPhone 11 ‘Smart’ Battery Cases With Physical Camera Button
Apple on Wednesday launched an array of ‘smart’ battery cases for the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max that look fairly similar to the iPhone XS-series cases from last year, except for the square cutouts at the back. However, they also come with a hardware button that can be used to activate the phone’s camera app even when it’s locked. A quick press of the button takes a photo, while holding it down will record videos using the new QuickTake feature.
Nov. 21, 2019
Chandrayaan-2’s ‘Vikram’ Lander Crashed 500 Mts From Landing Site, Confirms Govt
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha (lower House of the Indian Parliament), Jitendra Singh, the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office who looks after the Department of Space, has said thatChandrayaan-2’s Vikram lander crash-landed barely half a kilometer from its designated landing siteafter decelerating too fast, too soon, on its way to what would have been a momentous landing on the so-called ‘dark side of the moon’.
Nov. 21, 2019
Facebook and Google Surveillance Poses Threat to Human Rights: Amnesty International
Facebook and Google are time-and-time again labeled as surveillance powerhouses. They are often called out for having too much information on its users. Well, well-known human rights non-profit Amnesty International recently published a report calling out both Google and Facebook for their surveillance-based business models. It slams these two tech giants saying they are a threat to user privacy, human rights, and free expression in today’s age. Amnesty has published a 60-page report titledSurveillance Giantsand it explores how 2 tech giants among the “Big Five” (which includes Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook) are powerful enough toenable human rights harm at a population scale.
Nov. 21, 2019
Google Announces New Political Ad Rules to Curb Fake News
As part of its efforts to crack down on fake news, conspiracy theories and rampant misinformation campaigns, Google has announced plans to no longer allow ‘granular micro-targeted’ political ads on its platform. The decision follows recent announcements from thelikes of Twitterand Snapchat, both of whom recently announcedslightly different plansto try and curb the spread of politically-motivated misinformation on their respective platforms. In an officialblog poston Wednesday, Google said it is strengthening its existing ad rules to prohibit all misleading content, including ‘deep fakes’, or doctored images and videos, on all Google platforms.
Nov. 21, 2019
Google Duplex Can Now Book Movie Tickets in the US and UK
Google Duplex has today received an impressive new update that allows it to book movie tickets for users in the US and UK. The feature is available via the Google Assistant or the Google App on Android. Users can simply search for showtimes for movies they are interested in watching, and Google will show up a ‘Book Tickets’ button with the Google Assistant logo on it. Tapping on this will take users through the entire process of booking a ticket, with minimum input required by the user.
Nov. 21, 2019
Google Earth Now Lets You Design Virtual Tours, Create Map-Based Stories
Google Earth is adding new tools that allow anyone to create maps and stories on the platform. The company on Wednesdayannouncedthe new features that it said will enable users to“easily create and share your discoveries and stories about our world with friends, students or coworkers”. While the tools are only available on the Google Earth website for now (and not on the Android or iOS apps), the stories themselves will still be available for viewing on the go, including on phones, tablets and laptops.
Nov. 21, 2019
Mi Band 3i Launched in India at Rs. 1,299
Afterteasing a new fitness product launcha few days back, Xiaomi has today launched the Mi Band 3i in India with a touchscreen display, water resistance, step-tracking and more. The company has priced this slightly stripped-down version of the Mi Band 3 at just Rs. 1,299 which is a pretty solid deal. In terms of specifications, the Mi Band 3i comes with a 0.78-inch AMOLED display that it uses to show real time fitness tracking data.
Nov. 21, 2019
OnePlus 7, 7 Pro Get OxygenOS 10.0.2 With October Security Patch, Critical Bug Fixes
Announcing the update rollout, OnePlus said that the update also brings along fixes for blank screen problems, fingerprint icon animations, volume issues with Apple AirPods, and the black bar issue while charging or playing a video. The list of optimizations include standby power consumption, the expanded screenshot feature, the Bluetooth connectivity in automobiles, the charging performance with third-party chargers, and the entire communication system, including network reception, phone calls and mobile data.
Nov. 21, 2019
PUBG Lite for PC Gets “Free for All” Mode, New Accompanying Map
PUBG may have pioneered the battle royale game genre, but its free-to-play PUBG Lite game is rushing to add new features and game modes to keep the title interesting. The game has today pushed out an update that brings a new “Free for All” arcade mode,as promised. It has debuted a new accompanying map as well. PUBG Lite has debuted the new ‘Free for All’ mode, which you can find under the Arcade section under the ‘Play’ tab.
Nov. 21, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 Rumored to Ship with 120Hz Display
Most of the top flagships next year will apparently ditch the standard 60Hz displaysin favor of 120Hz panels. After recent reports suggested that theRedmi K30, theOnePlus 8 Proand theiPhone 12will all launch with high-refresh screens, a new tweet from a well-known tipster now seemingly reaffirms earlier rumors that Samsung might also follow suit and include a 120Hz display with its Galaxy S11. According to a tweet by‘Ice universe’(@UniverseIce) late on Wednesday, the upcoming Samsung flagship will offer users the option to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz depending on their requirement.
Nov. 21, 2019
SpaceX’s Prototype Starship Rocket Exploded During Latest Tests in Texas
SpaceX has been running a bunch of tests on its Starship rocket, and in the latest one, the prototype of Starship that the company was testing, partially burst during the test. The company was conducting the testing at its Boca Chica compound in Texas, and according to reports, the explosion happened while the company was running pressure tests on the prototype. In a statement about the explosion, SpaceX said to The Verge,“The purpose of today’s test was to pressurize systems to the max, so the outcome was not completely unexpected”.
Nov. 21, 2019
Uber Is Planning on Audio-recording Trips for Safety
Uber is reportedly planning on audio recording trips in order to improve the safety of both riders and drivers on its platform. The report comes from the Washington Post, which claims that it got access to Uber’s internal communications regarding the planned feature. The company is planning on testing the feature in some Latin American cities starting next month, wherein it will allow users to opt-in to audio recording on a particular trip, or on all their trips from within the Safety Toolkit.
Nov. 20, 2019
Swiggy Invests Rs 175 Cr to Set up 1,000 Cloud Kitchens in India
Swiggy said it has invested in over a million square feet of real estate space across 14 cities to help large, medium and small restaurant partners expand to more locations.“With the massive growth in online food ordering over the last 2-3 years, India has leapfrogged the widespread in-restaurant dining culture that was prevalent in many international markets. Swiggy has always maintained that cloud kitchens will be the future of food delivery”, Vishal Bhatia, CEO, New Supply, Swiggy, said in a statement.
Nov. 20, 2019
Android Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Secretly Record Videos
According to anofficial blog postfrom Checkmarx,a detailed analysis of the Google Camera app by the company’s researchers found that by manipulating specific actions and intents, an attacker can control the app to take photos and/or record videos through a rogue application that has no permissions to do so. The vulnerability also apparently allows malicious actors to circumvent storage permission policies to access media files on the phone, as well as GPS metadata to locate the user.
Nov. 20, 2019
Amazon’s New Fire TV Blaster is an IR Blaster to Control Your TV
Amazon has launched a new Fire TV accessory called the ‘Fire TV Blaster’ and as cool as the name is, this is basically just an IR blaster that can talk to Alexa, so you can essentially use your Echo devices to control your TV. The Fire TV Blaster brings a bunch of features to users including, obviously, the ability to control things like the power, volume, and playback using simple voice commands.
Nov. 20, 2019
Echo Flex Plug-In Smart Speaker With Amazon Alexa Launched in India For Rs 2,999
Afteroriginally unveiling itat its annual hardware event in late September, Amazon has finally launched itsEcho Flexsmart speaker with Alexa support in India. The Echo device plugs directly into a standard wall outlet to bring the power of Alexa all-around your household. It houses a tiny speaker, far-field mics, two buttons up-front, an LED light and a standard USB port to enable users to charge their phones or connect accessories. The Echo Flex works with a whole host of smart devices, including smart lights and plugs from brands including Philips, SYSKA LED, Oakter, TP-Link and more.
Nov. 20, 2019
Facebook Launches ‘Whale’ App to Create and Share Memes
As part of its plans to possibly woo back young users leaving its platform in droves,Facebook has launched a meme-making app called Whalethat the company says enables folks to use their own images to create and share memes on social media. Available only in select markets on iOS, the free app also has a stock photo library alongside annotation tools, filters, effects and more to help in the meme-creation process.
Nov. 20, 2019
Google Plans to Use Mainline Linux Kernel For Android to Improve Updates, Security
At this year’s Linux Plumbers Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, earlier this month, Google announced plans to use the mainstream Linux kernel as the base for future versions of Android rather than the highly customized one being used right now. According to the search giant, the generic Linux kernel will bring a lot of positive changes to the platform by reducing technical overhead for Google and making updates faster and more timely.
Nov. 20, 2019
How to Get Google Feed on OnePlus Launcher
One of the many reasons why users prefer OnePlus devices is because of its stockishOxygenOS. However, there is a glaring omission from its launcher and that is the Google Feed access from the right swipe.Google Feed integrationwith the default launcher is a standard feature so users who move from a stock Android device hate to not have this feature– no matter how great the OnePlus Shelf is. Nevertheless, the wait is over as now you can get Google Feed on OnePlus launcher with aMagisk Module.
Nov. 20, 2019
How to Transfer Music from iPhone to HomePod without AirPlay
Beaming media from iPhone to AirPlay devices like HomePod is seamless. Just hit the playback controls > tap on the little AirPlay icon > choose the targeted device and boom! That sounds so simple, isn’t it? What if I told you that there is an even simpler way to transfer music from iPhone to HomePod without AirPlay, would you take on that for good? I guess you have already begun to wonder about its possibility.
Nov. 20, 2019
Spotify Will Now Suggest Podcasts Based on Your Listening Habits
One of the most popular music and podcast streaming services in the world, Spotify has today launched a new kind of playlist called ‘Your Daily Podcast Playlist’ where the app will suggest podcasts that it thinks a user might like listening to. Within this playlist, users will find a mix of podcasts that they subscribe to along with episodes from podcasts that Spotify’s algorithm thinks they will like. The choice of podcasts that Spotify will surface in this playlist will be affected by the kind of podcasts users listen to, and the shows they follow.
Nov. 20, 2019
Mi TV 4A 32-Inch, 43-Inch Models Get Android TV 9.0 Update in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out Android TV 9.0 Pie to its Mi TV 4A models in India that were originally launched with Android Marshmallow-based ROMs. Havingstarted the closed beta program back in July, the company on Tuesday took to Twitter to announce that the software has finally started rolling out to the Mi TV 4A 32-inch and 43-inch models across the country. As can be seen from the embedded tweet below, the update comes with a number of new features, including built-in Chromecast, Data Saver, YouTube, Play Store, Play Movies and more.
Nov. 20, 2019
Oppo Reno 3 with Dual-Mode 5G Support, ColorOS 7 to Debut in December
Wasn’t it just last month that Oppolaunched the flagship Reno Ace? Yes, it has merely been a month since the debut of the last Oppo Reno phone and the Chinese giant has today teased the launch of the next one. Alongside the unveiling of ColorOS 7 in China, Opporevealedon stage that the Reno 3 series will launch next month. As you can see in the teaser above, Reno 3 series will be the first from Oppo todebut with dual-mode 5Gsupport(standalone and non-standalone).
Nov. 20, 2019
Realme 5s is an Upgraded Realme 5 with a 48MP Camera; Price Starting at Rs 9,999
Realme’s master plan of following in the footsteps of Xiaomi has worked wonders for the company over the past 18 months. It has garnered a dedicated fan following and can be labeled a budding lifestyle brand as well. So, Realme would have thought, why don’t we take another cue from our arch-nemesis? And it did. After teasing a new budget phone over the past week, Realme 5s has today gone official alongside the flagship Realme X2 Pro.
Nov. 20, 2019
Realme Teases Truly Wireless Earbuds Launch for Next Month
We today saw the launch of Realme’s first flagship smartphone,Realme X2 Pro, in India alongwith arefreshed 48MP variantof Realme 5. The Chinese giant, like it always does, ended the presentation with teasers for upcoming products. And to our surprise, Realme teased its truly wireless earbuds on stage at the event. Yeah, no kidding. Realme India CEO Madhav Shethteased the company’s first-ever truly wireless earbudsat the Realme X2 Pro launch. He pulled outwhat looks like an Apple AirPods clone(check out GIF attached below) from his pocket.
Nov. 20, 2019
Realme X2 Pro with 90Hz Display, 50W SuperVOOC Charging Launched at Rs. 29,999
Realme X2 Pro wasfirst launchedin China earlier last month with a myriad of salivating features like the 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, 64MP quad-camera, and well, the 50W SuperVOOC charging technology. So, let’s take a quick look at the complete specs sheet in detail – Realme X2 Pro: Specs and Features Realme has stuck to plastic designs until the Realme 5 series, but that changed with the launch of its first 64MP quad-camera phone – the Realme XT.
Nov. 20, 2019
Redmi K30 May Have 120Hz Display, 60MP Camera, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone that will bring along a bunch of high-end features thus far available only in pricey flagship devices. Codenamed ‘phoenix’, the upcoming handset is believed to be the Redmi K30, which has beenconfirmed to launch next monthwith dual-mode 5g connectivity. Xiaomi had earlier also confirmed dual punch-hole cameras for the Redmi K30, which came in handy while trying to identify the upcoming device.
Nov. 20, 2019
Rumored OnePlus 8 Pro Product Diagram Reveals Quad-Cameras and More
Newly-leaked Product Diagrams, supposedly of the OnePlus 8 Pro, suggest that the device may come with a quad-camera setup at the back and a punch-hole design upfront. Believed to have been originallypublished by True-Tech, the images were reportedly part of a PDF file received from an unnamed OnePlus employee. In the sketches above, the model on the left with the single punch-hole camera is said to be the standard OnePlus 8, while the ‘Pro’ model is believed to be the one on the right with the dual selfie-cams and an elliptical punch-hole design.
Nov. 20, 2019
Jio Joins Airtel, Vodafone in Raising Tariffs
A day after Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea announced their decision to increase tariffs, Reliance Jio on Tuesday said that it will increase telecom service charges in the next few weeks, among other measures. The company in a statement said it would carry out an “appropriate” increase in tariffs which “does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments”. “Like other operators, we will also work with the government and comply with the regulatory regime to strengthen the industry to benefit Indian consumers and take measures including appropriate increase in tariffs in next few weeks in a manner that does not adversely impact data consumption or growth in digital adoption and sustains investments,” it said.
Nov. 20, 2019
ColorOS 7 Announced with Refreshed UI, Video Editor, and Performance Upgrades
After teasing its next custom software skin over the past week, Oppo hastoday taken the wraps offColorOS 7 at an event in China. I know, you must have expected a stock-ish UI experience from Oppo, but the company is sticking to its custom icon and font designs. It has refreshed the interface, improved the performance, and added some new features as well. So, let’s not waste any more time and check out what’s new in ColorOS 7:
Nov. 19, 2019
Tile Sticker, Tile Slim, and Tile Pro Launched in India Starting at Rs. 2,999
Tile, the company popular for making location trackers, has launched 3 new trackers in India. It has now brought the Tile Sticker, Tile Sticker, and Tile Pro to the country. This gives users a variety of options. They can now pick the Tile tracker that best suits their needs, allowing them to track and locate items that have a high chance of getting lost. Tile Slim Tile Slim, as you can see above, is a credit card-shaped Bluetooth tracker.
Nov. 19, 2019
Age of Empire 4 Will Rely on DLCs, Expansions Instead of Microtransactions
And the answer is no. Age of Empires 4 won’t rely on microtransactions, confirmed Adam Isgreen, Age of Empires creative directorin an interview at XO19in London. Instead, we will see DLC and expansion packs for the game being released down the road.“The idea of microtransactions in a real-time strategy game isn’t a thing, DLC, expansions – all of that is things that we’re going to be exploring for Age 4,”said Isgreen.
Nov. 19, 2019
Amazon Music Launches Free Ad-Supported Listening on iOS, Android, and Fire TV
Amazon has today added a free ad-supported tier to its Amazon Music service on iOS, Android, and Fire TV. With the addition of this new tier, users no longer need to subscribe to Amazon Music Prime, or any of Amazon Music’s paid plans in order to enjoy music on the go. Under this new tier, users will get access to the most popular playlists and music stations on Amazon Music for free, although there will be ads, similar to what you might see with Spotify’s free tier.
Nov. 19, 2019
Apple Announces December 2 Event to Honor App and Game Developers
There’s no information on what Apple has in store for us because it’s thefirst time the company is organizing such an event. There’s a consensus though and it could be a replacement for the list of its favorite iOS apps and games which Apple usually releases towards the end of every year. Apple might be looking to kick off a new tradition with this event. It will bean awards ceremonywhere it will highlight the best content offerings in the game, music, movies, television shows, podcasts, and other categories.
Nov. 19, 2019
Facebook Testing Instagram-like ‘Popular Photos’ on Mobile App
Facebook is reportedly testing a new Instagram-inspired feature called ‘Popular Photos’ that will show you a string of images from your friends’s albums whenever you open any photo from the News Feed in full-screen mode.According to TechCrunch, the photos will be algorithmically selected and, will be presented through infinite scroll as part of a test that resembles an already-existing feature in Instagram. The blog further says that Facebook has already confirmed it was conducting such a test back in October, but the trial is believed to have since concluded.
Nov. 19, 2019
FASTag Mandatory on National Highways From December 1; Here’s How You Can Get One
What Are FASTags? A FASTag is a simple to use, re-loadable tag whichenables automatic deduction of toll chargesand lets vehicles pass through toll plazas without stopping for manual cash transaction. FASTags are linked to prepaid accounts from which the applicable toll amount is deducted. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and is affixed on the vehicle’s windscreen after the tag account is activated. All major banks in the country are part of the FASTag program as part of the National Electronic Toll Collection (NETC) initiative rolled out by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the guidelines of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL).
Nov. 19, 2019
How to Create a Virtual Machine on Windows 10
Virtual Machine is a great way to test new operating systems, check the authenticity of unknown applications and also revisit older Windows OSes like XP or 7 for fun. Not to mention, now you can also useLinux on Windows 10virtual machine and that is simply great. However, the sad part is that somehow it has remained a utility meant only for developers. Nevertheless, in this article, we bring you a detailed tutorial on how to create a virtual machine onWindows 10along withsome extra tips.
Nov. 19, 2019
How to Switch Between Noise Cancellation and Transparency Modes of AirPods Pro on Mac
AirPods Pro, the latest truly wireless earbuds from Apple, are selling like hotcakes. It not only brings the long-awaited noise cancellation feature but also has a new “Transparency” mode which allows users to listen to their environment. This new mode is quite helpful in situations where you need to be aware of your surroundings. Both these modes makeAirPods Pro a better product than AirPods 2. That said while switching between the two modes is fairly easy on an iPhone (you either long press on the “Force Sensor” on AirPods Pro’s stem or go to Control Center -> Force Touch on volume -> choose the desired mode), it’s not so straight forward on the Mac.
Nov. 19, 2019
Redmi K30 With Dual-Mode 5G to Launch Next Month, Confirms Lei Jun
It’s not immediately clear if one of them was talking about the K30 Pro instead of the standard K30, but either way, it promises to be the first dual-mode 5G handset from Xiaomi. The company hasalready launcheda couple of5G-enabled handsetsin China, and is believed to be planning to launch more such devices going forward. The company had earlier announced that theRedmi K30 will ship with 5Gconnectivity as part of its plans to launchat least 10 5G smartphonesnext year.
Nov. 19, 2019
Samsung Will Sell a Star Wars Special Edition Galaxy Note 10+
A new Star Wars movie is coming, and as has been the case with most movies in the franchise over the last few years, there’s a tie-in tech product to go along with it. This time around, Samsung is making a special edition Galaxy Note 10+ on a Star Wars theme, and let me just say, it looks pretty awesome. The Star Wars Limited Edition Galaxy Note 10 is stealthy black all around, and the South Korean giant has gone with red for the S-Pen, giving me very Darth Vader/Kylo Ren feels when I look at the phone.
Nov. 19, 2019
Snapchat Already Fact-Checks Political Ads, Says CEO Evan Spiegel
Snapchat has joined the list of social networking services that say they will (or already do) fact-check stories and advertisements on their respective platforms to root out fake news and malicious content. In aninterview to CNBCon Monday, Snap’s founder and CEO, Evan Spiegel, said that the company has a dedicated fact-finding team that already fact-checks all political advertising on the platform. According to him,“We subject all advertising to review, including political advertising.
Nov. 19, 2019
Sony Rumored to Launch 4 Flagships, 3 Mid-range Xperia Phones in 2020
Sony Xperia 3 alsomade an appearanceonline, with a 21:9 display and a curved back (similar to what we saw on old LG phones like the G Flex). It will be another compact smartphone in the company’s lineup, sitting alongside a refreshed Xperia 5. The leaks suggest both of these phones will feature a 21:9 QHD display, a triple camera system, coupled with the Snapdragon 865 chipset.
Nov. 19, 2019
This is What the PlayStation 5 Controller May Look Like
As can be seen from the images below, the one thing that is immediately noticeable is that the thumb sticks appear somewhat shorter that the ones on the PS4 controller. Another apparent change will be the elimination of the light bar on the back. Overall, as far as the design language goes, the PS5 controller will be more of an evolution than a revolution over its predecessor, which is just as well, given how well the DualShock 4 works.
Nov. 19, 2019
TikTok Hits 1.5 Billion Downloads on the App Store and Google Play
A newreport from Sensor Towerclaims that TikTok has surpassed 1.5 billion downloads on the App Store and Google Play combined as it continues to remain one of the most popular services in its category around the world. Despitethe (short-lived) banfollowing persistent controversies,India has contributed handsomelyto the app’s phenomenal growth, with 31 percent (468 million) of all unique installs coming from the country. China and the US are the second and third biggest markets for the app, with 173 million and 123 million unique installs, respectively.
Nov. 19, 2019
13-inch MacBook Pro to Get the New Improved Keyboard Next Year
You may recall that Apple’s Butterfly keyboards have been a massive pain in the neck for a lot of users, with reports arising that even a small amount of sand or dirt can render keys useless on the keyboard. The problem caught so much attention that Apple evenlaunched a free keyboard repair programfor the new MacBook Pros. Moreover, the extreme lack of travel in the new keyboard also annoyed most users.
Nov. 19, 2019
Xiaomi is Teasing a New Fitness Tracker for India
Xiaomi India took to Twitter today to start teasing a new product in the wearables category, which the company is saying will measure users’ step count. The company has made two tweets about the same, with the first one simply showing the words ‘unfit’ which later change to ‘fit’ and the outline of what looks very much like the Mi Band 3 or Mi Band 4 appears to the side.
Nov. 19, 2019
Xiaomi Says 99% of Its Phones Sold in the Country are Made in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has made major inroads into the Indian smartphone market, and the company is selling millions of phones in the country, most of which are apparently made in India. That is what Xiaomi India’s Chief Operating Officer Muralikrishnan B said to reporters today at an event in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. “About 99 percent of the phones sold in India are made in the country. We make three phones per second”, said Muralikrishnan B to reporters.
Nov. 19, 2019
You Can Soon ‘Follow’ Local Guides on Google Maps in Delhi
Google Maps will soon be piloting a new feature that itsayswill help people discover new places with help from top ‘Local Guides’. As part of the plan, the company says users in nine cities around the world, including Delhi, will soon be able to ‘follow’ their favorite local guides to get their recommendations about these cities. According to Google, users in Bangkok, Delhi, London, Mexico City, New York, Osaka, San Francisco, São Paulo and Tokyo will soon see top Local Guides featured in the ‘For You’ tab of the Google Maps app.
Nov. 18, 2019
YouTube Premium and Music Premium Now Available as Prepaid Plans in India
In an attempt to make its paid offerings of YouTube Premium, and YouTube Music Premium in India more enticing to users, Google has today started a new prepaid method of payment for availing these services. The company announced in ablog postthat users in India with a local credit or debit card from Visa or Mastercard will be able to make prepaid purchases for YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium. Signing up for prepaid plans is fairly straightforward too.
Nov. 18, 2019
BSNL Rs 998 Prepaid Plan Brings 2GB Daily Data for 7 Months
As part of its plans to attract more users to its service, struggling State-owned telecom giant, BSNL, has launched a new prepaid plan that offers 2 GB of data per day for 210 days (7 months) at Rs. 998. It is worth noting though, that it is a data-only STV without any voice or SMS benefits. Also, once the allotted data bucket is exhausted, speeds will be reduced to 80kbps.
Nov. 18, 2019
ColorOS 7 to Bring ‘Focus Mode’, GPU Acceleration and More
Days ahead of theofficial unveil of ColorOS 7on November 20th, Oppo has released a couple of teaser videos of its upcomingcustom Android ROM, revealing some of its cool new features. One of those will be a so-called ‘Focus Mode’ that promises to help users improve their sleep pattern by letting them schedule do-not-disturb timeframes. The videos also suggest that the upcoming ROM will be better optimized for gaming with new GPU acceleration features that would increase frame rates and resolution withouttaxing the CPU cores.
Nov. 18, 2019
Facebook Messenger May Soon Get Dark Mode, ‘Delete Message’ Option on Desktop
Facebook is reportedly working on an improved Messenger app on Windows desktops. Believed to have been first discovered by YouTuber,Aggiornamenti Lumia, the app is said to be based on the Electron open source framework, which allows developers to create cross-platform desktop apps that can run on Windows, Linux and macOS. The app brings along a number of improvements over the current desktop app, including theaddition of a Dark Mode. As can be seen in the video below, some of the other noteworthy features in the upcoming version include Drag and Drop, an option to delete messages permanently, the ability to send files, a full-screen mode, the ability to hide chats, a new icon and updated emoticons.
Nov. 18, 2019
Facebook Will Add a Donation Button Option for Instagram Nonprofits
Social media giant Facebook hasreportedlystarted rolling out three new features to make it easier for creators to raise funds across the company-owned platforms. The new features are adonation button on Instagram, afundraising sticker on Facebook, and thewider rollout of fundraising featureon Facebook game live streams. With this change, nonprofit businesses will gain an option to add a donation button on their Instagram profile beside the contact number listing. The second addition is the adoption of the fundraising sticker.
Nov. 18, 2019
Ford Unveils New Mustang Mach-E with Up to 300 Mile Range
Throwing in its hat in the fully electric cars race, Ford has finally unveiled its first fully electric car, and it’s a Mustang. The Mustang Mach-E, as Ford calls it, joins the iconic Mustang line-up but with a fully electric powertrain and it’s packed to the brim with technology. The car looks fairly nice to me, even though opinions on its design vary. Ford will be offering multiple variants of the Mach-E, starting with the base ‘Select’ model which is priced at $43,895.
Nov. 18, 2019
GitHub Wants to Preserve Open-Source Code in the Arctic World Archive
GitHub has announced the Arctic Code Vault, theMicrosoft-ownedcompany’s new project that aims to archive all the open-source software. To make this possible, GitHub has teamed up with the Long Now Foundation, the Internet Archive, the Software Heritage Foundation, Arctic World Archive, Microsoft Research, the Bodleian Library, and Stanford Libraries. “It is a hidden cornerstone of modern civilization, and the shared heritage of all humanity. The mission of the GitHub Archive Program is to preserve open source software for future generations.
Nov. 18, 2019
Google Stadia Increases Launch Lineup to 22 Games
While many of these games weren’t expected to be available until next year, the company now says that they will be available from day-1 because“our partners did an awesome job getting last few kinks ironed out and through testing”. Below is the complete list of games that will be available onGoogle Stadiaright out-of-the-box (the ones with asterisks are the new additions): In addition to the aforementioned games,Doom: Eternal,Watch Dogs: Legion,Gods & MonstersandCyberpunk 2077have also been confirmed to release on the platform next year.
Nov. 18, 2019
HP Rejects Xerox’s $33.5 Billion Buyout Offer
American tech firm, HP, has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the Xerox’s recent buyout offer.In a letterto John Visentin, Xerox Vice Chairman and CEO, the Xerox board said that the offer“significantly undervalues HP and is not in the best interests of HP shareholders … the Board also considered the highly conditional and uncertain nature of the proposal, including the potential impact of outsized debt levels on the combined company’s stock.
Nov. 18, 2019
Microsoft Cortana Will no Longer Work on Android, iOS From January 31
In what might be a precursor of things to come,Microsoft has announced plans to kill off its Cortana voice assistant on both iOS and Androidon January 31st. According to anew support articleon its official website, the Redmond giant has said that the Cortana mobile app will no longer be supported beyond that date even for folks who already have it on their devices. The policy will also be applicable on Android, with the company planning to launch an updated version of the Microsoft Launcher with Cortana removed.
Nov. 18, 2019
12 Best Tips and Tricks for Apple TV App and Apple TV+
While it could be too immature to pass the full verdict on Apple TV+ right now, Apple’s streaming service has the potential to take on the bigwigs likeNetflix and Amazon Prime. With a massive install base, billions of cash-rich treasure, andhigh-quality movies and TV showsto boot, the service couldn’t have asked for a more solid base. Ever since the streaming service went live around a fortnight back, I have been playing around with it.
Nov. 18, 2019
Samsung Camera App Hints at Night Hyperlapse, Director’s View Mode, and More
The Samsung camera app has always been rather feature rich with the number of shooting modes that the company offers inside it. There’s a pro mode for users who want extra control over their pictures, there’s Live Focus mode, and a lot more. Now, according to an APK teardown by XDA Developers, the South Korean company may be adding a bunch of impressive new features to its camera app in the near future.
Nov. 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 Expected to Pack 108MP Sensor, Support 8K Video Recording
The folks over at XDA Developers have taken apart the latest Samsung Camera app in OneUI 2.0 beta 4. They discovered that one of the company’s devices willfeature the 108MP Bright HMX sensorwerecently tested outon the Mi Note 10. This would be a massive upgrade from the 12MP sensor that we currently see on the Galaxy S10 lineup. The rumors of Galaxy S11 packing a 108MP could be true because the camera app also hints atsupport for 8K videos.
Nov. 18, 2019
Samsung to Outsource Production of Some Phones Next Year: Report
As the competition among Chinese phone makers intensified, Samsung’s budget and mid-range portfolio started to lag behind and for obvious reasons. Samsung no longer offered thebest value-for-money packageas compared to, say Xiaomi or Realme. The company, however, made amends earlier this year. Samsungrevamped its budget and mid-range lineupswith the Galaxy M and Galaxy A-series. And you know what? This strategy worked wonders for the company. Galaxy A-series phonesoffered a pretty decent packagewith modern features like a triple camera setup and in-display fingerprint.
Nov. 18, 2019
These Researchers Used AI to Decode Mice Chatter
The researchers published their findings in thejournalNeuropsychopharmacology earlier this week. In simple words, the technique converts the sound produced by rats into graphs and image formats. The generated images and graphs are then analyzed using advanced machine learning algorithms. “As it turns out, rats and mice have this rich vocal communication, but it’s way above our hearing range, so it’s been really hard to detect and analyze these calls. Our software allows us to visualize all those calls, look at their shape and structure and categorize them.
Nov. 18, 2019
TikTok for Artists Launched to Court More Musicians, Offer Deeper Insights
TikTok has helped a number of musicians get off the ground. The latest success story will have to be the popular track“Old Town Road”by country trap singer Lil Nas X. The short video platform was fundamental in spreading around the word and TikTok sees a massive opportunity here. Thus, it has now launched an app for artists to upload music, track their use in videos, and much more. Dubbed TikTok for Artists (website), the app is designed to give musicians a dedicated app to grow their audience with data and insights into how the songs are used in short videos.
Nov. 18, 2019
TikTok to Reportedly Launch Music Streaming Service in India Next Month
Following itsmassive successin the social networking space over the past couple of years, TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly looking to get into the music streaming business. The company is believed to have alreadyacquired streaming rightsfrom Indian record labels like T-Series and Times Music, and a newreport from FTnow claims that the company is also in talks with Universal Music, Sony Music and Warner Music for global licensing deals. The report further says thatthe service may be launched as early as next month, but only in select markets like India, Indonesia and Brazil.
Nov. 18, 2019
WhatsApp Bug That Let Hackers Use MP4 Files to Exploit Devices Fixed
Many users believe WhatsApp is one of the mostsecure messaging serviceon the planet, but recent reports seem to suggest otherwise. After reports of WhatsAppbeing used to spyon users in India, Facebook (WhatsApp’s parent company) has now disclosed that an exploit allowing remote code execution has been patched. Previously, hackers could exploit this loophole, using an MP4 video file, to execute the attack and gain access to your personal data. Facebook elaborates on the vulnerability saying,“A stack-based buffer overflow could be triggered in WhatsApp by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to a WhatsApp user.
Nov. 18, 2019
Xiaomi’s Mi Reader is an $83 Feature-Packed Amazon Kindle Clone
Amazon currently dominates the e-reader market. TheAmazon Kindleis the most popular e-book reader, alongside the likes of Nook and Kobo. However, an unexpected entrant has nowstepped foot into the marketand intends to take on the Kindle. It’s the Mi Reader, a feature-packed e-reader from Xiaomi that has launched in China today. Mi Reader (or MiReader, as it’s stylized on the tablet itself) features a 6-inchHD e-ink displaywith 212ppi display resolution,a built-in LED reading lightwith 24 brightness settings.
Nov. 18, 2019
NoiseFit Evolve Looks Like the Galaxy Watch Active, But is Way More Affordable
Noise has made massive strides in the audio and wearable category this year. While I’m yet to test out the company’s fitness bands, I did quite liked their truly wireless earbuds. Noise has also dabbled in smartwatches and is now expanding its portfolio with the new NoiseFit Evolve. It’s an affordable smartwatch that feels familiar and is feature-packed. Right off the bat,NoiseFit Evolvewill give you Samsung Galaxy Watch Active vibes. The smartwatch boasts a round form factor that we have come to expect from smartwatches.
Nov. 17, 2019
99% Tesla Model 3 Owners Will Recommend the Car to Their Friends and Family: Report
Recently, Bloomberg surveyed 5,000 Tesla Model 3 owners to get their opinions and views after owning the electric sedan. The results might not be surprising to all the Tesla fans out there including me but other car brands should be worried. Analyzing the survey results, it has been revealed thatalmost 99% of Model 3 owners said they would willingly recommend the Model 3to their friends and family. Now that’s a noteworthy customer satisfaction rate.
Nov. 17, 2019
Adidas Shutting Down its Robot Speedfactories in the US and Germany
Adidasannouncedearlier this week that it has decided towind up production on its “Speedfactories” situated in Germany and the United Statesand will be focusing on Asia for its production needs. This announcement will reflect starting in April next year. This is indeed a huge move from the brand as these Speedfactorieswere started just four years backwith the aim of reducing the manufacturing process in China. Adidas claims that this move is to be “more flexible and economic”.
Nov. 17, 2019
AI-Generated Trump Speeches Fooled 60% People
Just when you thought AI would not have a significant influence in politics, an AI generated speeches resembling US President Donald Trump and guess what, 6 out of 10 people could not tell the difference. “While Trump’s rambling style probably makes differentiating between real and fake more difficult than it would be for a more eloquent and talented speaker, today’s new natural language generation AI models have reached a tipping point in their ability to generate fake, real-sounding text.
Nov. 17, 2019
Apple Music “Replay” Creates a Playlist of Your Favorite Songs from the Year
To make it easier to revisit your favorite tracks that you have been listening throughout the year, Apple Music has introducedApple Music Replay, a new feature that will generate a playlist containing the top 100 songs based on your listening activity. You can play this new playlist right away using the Play button on the page or you can add it to your music library so that you can hit the right playlist whenever you’re feeling like diving into a trip down the memory lane.
Nov. 17, 2019
Check the all the Windows 10 Features Killed by Microsoft
Have you ever wondered where a feature that you had been using for a couple of years magicallywent missing after a Windows update? The tech giant adds some experimental features that it decides to drop support on a later incremental update. Today, we will discuss how to track features that make it to Microsoft’s graveyard. The list has a detailed classification with three columns namely Feature, Details and mitigation, Announced in version so that you can easily track down a feature that you are searching for.
Nov. 17, 2019
DJI’s New App Will Soon Let Anyone Track Nearby Drones
DJI is developing an app that would allow people to track nearby drones right from smartphones, according to arecent reportfrom Reuters. This move is to address privacy-related claims among people, especially alleged uses of drones for illegal spying and unauthorized drone flying. The Chinese drone maker demonstrated itsdrone-to-phone transmission appat the United Nations aviation agency’s Drone Enable conference in Montreal earlier this week.“We’ve created a remote identification solution that works with what people already have,”says Brendan Schulman, vice president of policy and legal affairs at DJI.
Nov. 17, 2019
Father of C++ Dislikes Bitcoin Being Based on His Programming Language
Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++ programing language is not happy about the fact that Bitcoin is based on his programming language. He opened up with his views on it in a recent podcast interview with Lex Fridman earlier this week. First of all, he acknowledged that he had no control over how his tool was going to be used by other programmers.“When you build the tool, you don’t know how it’s going to be used.
Nov. 17, 2019
Google Chrome Will Soon Warn You If a Website Is Slow
Have you ever wondered if a website is slowing you down or your internet connection is to blame for the delay in accessing a webpage? Well, Google is planning to add a warning to Chrome that lets you know the website’s usual access speeds and load times. In a blog post, the Chromium team revealed itsplans toadd badges to “identify sites that typically load fast or slow for users”. However, the feature will undergo changes in implementation while the team experiments to find the best possible approach to let the user know about the website’s speed.
Nov. 17, 2019
Lenovo’s AR Glasses May Let You See Multiple Screens
The company says that these AR glasses would help peopleaccess virtual workspacesat public places, accessing confidential bank information when you’re in a commute, for instance. It also aims to help office workers view multiple screens simultaneously without any additional infrastructure, with a feature it calls “multi-space”. If the glasses are as promising as it sounds, it could potentially replace a second screen for many. From the teaser video, it is evident that there are three front cameras in this new AR glass.
Nov. 17, 2019
Spotify Now Curates Your Perfect Road Trip Playlist
Spotify has made it easier to curate your perfect road trip playlist by launching a new feature called “Soundtrack your Ride”. The feature generates the playlist based on your Spotify listening habits and answers to a few questions to understand your preferences better. The website asks youthe starting point and ending point of your journey to calculate the length of your trip. Unfortunately, this is limited to the United States as of now.
Nov. 17, 2019
Spotify’s Magic Leap App Allows You to Pin Music in Your Home
Spotify has teamed up with augmented reality startup Magic Leap to take music straight to your living room. With Spotify’s new app, Spotify Premium users will be able to access and control the playback of their music from Magic Leap One Creator Edition. The feature that makes this new app stand out is theability to pin music. You can pin the recently played tracks, albums, and artists anywhere in your home using AR.
Nov. 17, 2019
This AI Learns and Mimics Your Voice in 5 Seconds!
Have you ever wondered how long it would take for an AI to learn and replicate your voice? Well, the answer to this question might come as a surprise as a new AI manages to mimic your voice after listening to it for a mere 5 seconds. Yes, you read that right. Researchers at Google have developed a neural network-based system for text-to-speech (TTS) that manages to replicate the voice of speakers, including the ones that were never heard while training the AI of course.
Nov. 17, 2019
This AI Predicts Death of Patients but the Creators Have No Idea How
AI trained by researchers from Pennsylvania healthcare provider Geisinger is capable ofpredicting patients who are more likely to die within a yearbased on the heart test results. The AI manages to accurately predict the death of patients even if the figures look quite normal to doctors. The researchers trained the AI with1.77 million electrocardiogram (ECG) resultsfrom 400,000 patients. They made two versions of the AI – one with just the ECG data while the other one had ECG data along with the age and gender of the patients.
Nov. 17, 2019
This Algorithm Enhances Clarity of Underwater Photos
Capturing coral reefs on cameras without artificial lights can often turn out to be disappointing due to the overall blueish hue. While casual photographers could get around this with a few minutes of photo editing, researchers are getting limited from using computer vision and machine learning techniques to study these coral reefs. To get around this problem, an engineer and oceanographer Derya Akkaynak has built an algorithm called Sea-thru. As the name hints, the algorithm aims toremove the disturbances and deviationscaused by the water from capturing the actual colors of coral reefs.
Nov. 17, 2019
This App Lets You Check If You Can Sing like Queen’s Freddie Mercury
If you’re into the rock genre, there is no doubt that you have come across the band Queen and its iconic songs. Google has teamed up with the band to build anAI-powered web app called FreddieMeterthat tells you how close you sound to the band’s lead singer Freddie Mercury. FreddieMeter is accessible on Android, iOS, and PC. The website will show you four Queen songs to sing along –Don’t Stop Me Now,We Are the Champions,Bohemian Rhapsody,Somebody to Loveto be specific.
Nov. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Warm Cup Can Wirelessly Charge Your Smartphone
Xiaomi has developed a new warm cup that equips a feature no one saw coming – wireless charging. Yes, Xiaomi’s latest warm cup’s coaster can wirelessly charge your smartphone. The Warm cup maintains asteady temperature of 55 degrees Celsiuson liquids you fill it with. The warmup process is being done by the coaster which is responsible for wireless charging too. Xiaomi claims that the wireless heating mechanism is safer than traditional wire-based heating methodologies.
Nov. 17, 2019
This iOS App Will Tell You If Your iPhone Gets Hacked
iOS is one of those operating systems that is usually considered to be safe and secure. However, if you’re one of those users who is constantly worried about being hacked, iVerify is an app that you probably want to check out. iVerify is developed by Trail of Bits, a cybersecurity firm. The developers of the app claim that iVerify is capable of detecting hacks. The app checks your iPhone for settings that could lead to your iPhone’s security to be compromised and provides measures to help you prevent it.
Nov. 17, 2019
Watch MIT’s Mini Cheetah Robots Play Football
MIT’s robotic division doesn’t need any introduction. We have seen different robots developed from the institute ranging fromrobot carpentertorobotic cubes. This time, the researchers developed a mini cheetah robot capable of doing 360-degree backflips and much more. The researchers showed-off the robotback in Marchexplaining its capabilities. Recently, MIT published a new video demonstrating 9 Mini cheetah robots just casually hanging out and doing robot things, playing football for instance. In case you are not aware, Mini Cheetahs arefour-legged robotscapable of walking, bending its legs, jumping, and even doing backflips.
Nov. 17, 2019
Watch Pixel 4’s Motion Sense Being Used by a DJ to Control a Live Performance
The feature that makes the Google Pixel 4 stand out is undoubtedly Motion Sense powered by the Soli chip, at least according to what the software giant claims. Earlier this week, Pixel 4 devices were used to control the live performance of Latin artist Karol G. DJ Felo used a total of8 Pixel 4 handsetsrunning an app powered by Motion Sense for tweaking the music and effects in the performance. To be precise, the DJ used the handwave gesture to switch effects during the show.
Nov. 17, 2019
This Chrome Extension Lets You Read Comments While Watching YouTube Videos
When you click on SuperYouTube’s icon, you will get the option to specify the default tab that shows whenever you play a video. This way, you will be able to tweak how you want YouTube to look without toggling every time you open a new video. In addition to this,you can also control the volume just by scrolling over the video. Cool, right? This feature is quite handy in my opinion if you have a mouse attached.
Nov. 16, 2019
[Updated]Redmi Note 8 Pro Powered by Snapdragon 730G Said to Be in the Works
[Update] Xiaomi India’s Marketing Head, Anuj Sharma, took to Twitter to deny that a Redmi Note 8 Pro with a Snapdragon processor is in the works. Original content follows Redmi Note 8 Pro was one of themost anticipated phonesto launch in India this year. It swaps out the tried-and-test Snapdragon chipsets for the gaming-centricMediaTek Helio G90T chipset. We have found the MediaTek chipset to be quite powerful in our usage but the Chinese giant is again looking to change things up and might have a surprise up its sleeves.
Nov. 16, 2019
Apple Removes All Vaping-related Apps from the App Store
With vaping-related deaths on the rise in the United States, and with health experts all over the country saying that vaping products constitute a public health crisis, Apple has decided to remove all vaping related apps from its App Stores. The move comes a few months after Apple’s initial step to stop accepting vaping related apps back in June this year. In a statement, the Cupertino giant said“[We have] updated our App Store Review Guidelines to reflect that apps encouraging or facilitating the use of these products are not permitted”.
Nov. 16, 2019
Bill Gates Becomes World’s Richest Person; Surpasses Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos
Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates has claimed the distinction of being the world’s richest person on Earth. Yeah, Gates has surpassed Amazon co-founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, with a total networth of around $110 billion. As per theBloomberg Billionaire Index, there’s only a small margin in between their current networth (determined by stock prices on closing each day) butGates has reclaimed his spot as the richest person on Earthafter almost two years.
Nov. 16, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile Getting Zombie Mode on November 22
Call of Duty: Mobile has been a massive hit, raking in over20 million playersin just two days of its global launch, andcrossing 100 million downloads within a week. Those are impressive numbers, and while the multiplayer and battle royale modes in Call of Duty: Mobile have been available since it launched (and even when it was in beta), the Zombie Mode has been grayed out so far. That’s about to change really soon, with the game developers announcing in a newcommunity updatethat the Zombie Mode will be going live on November 22.
Nov. 16, 2019
Fix Approve Not Working Between macOS Catalina and watchOS 6 Issue
With Apple Watch, unlocking the Mac is a breeze. While wearing the smartwatch, just get close to your Mac; the computer will sense the presence of the watch and automatically log you in. That’s so straightforward, isn’t it? With the introduction ofmacOS Catalinaand watchOS 6, Apple has further enhanced auto-unlock functionality. You can now use your Apple Watch to not just unlock your macOS device but also approve other requests for the administrator password.
Nov. 16, 2019
Google Assistant Ambient Mode Rolling Out to More Phones
Googleventuring into smart displaysled to the arrival of a newGoogle Assistant featurecalled Ambient Mode earlier this year. This feature turns your smartphone or tablet into smart displays on plugging them in for charging. Google Assitant takes over the lockscreen or always-on display – showing notifications, the weather, calendar events, music control, and photo albums. It was rolled out to only a handful of phones and tablets at launch but it now seems to be rolling out to more phones.
Nov. 16, 2019
How to Automate Tasks on Windows 10 to Save Time
In a world of smart technology, we are missing out on a bunch of things if we are not doing automation right. Android has theTasker app for automationthat is now getting a new Rules feature; iOS already has a powerful Shortcuts app to automate a multitude of tasks and more. But those are smartphones, what about PCs? Well, Windows 10 has a similar tool called Task Scheduler which allows you to perform a host of tasks based on time, events, and various other conditions.
Nov. 16, 2019
How to Stop iPhone and iPad from Automatically Connecting to AirPlay TVs
With AirPlay, mirroring videos from iPhone to compatible devices like Apple TV is a seamless experience. While there are several third-partywireless streaming servicesin the market, none can compete with the repertoire of Apple’s media-streaming technology. The latest iteration of iOS enables iPhones to auto-connect to AirPlay TVs so that users canget started with binge-watching straightaway. Though it is a well-thought-out feature, I don’t think everyone is going to appreciate this behavior.
Nov. 16, 2019
Huawei Mate Pad with iPad Pro-like Design, Punch-hole Display Launches on Nov 25
Remember therumorsof Huawei launching an Apple iPad Pro-like tablet with a punch-hole camera on the front? The rumors were indeed true as Huawei CEO Richard Yu has now taken to Weibo to confirm the Mate Pad tablet will be unveiled on November 25 at an event in Shanghai, China. Huawei shared the official invite for its upcoming Mate Pad tablet series on Weibo. This tablet was previously rumored to be called the MediaPad 7, a successor to MediaPad 6 which was unveiled in June earlier this year.
Nov. 16, 2019
Huawei Mate X Sold Out in Under a Minute at First Sale in China
TheHuawei Mate X finally went on sale in Chinaa few short weeks after it wasofficially launchedin the country followingmultiple postponementsbecause of concerns about the durability of its folding display. The device was finally launched for public consumption in late October – almost a year after it was originally shown off at MWC in Barcelona back in February. Priced at an exorbitant 16,999 yuan (around Rs. 1.6 lakh / $2,400), the Mate X reportedly went on sale at 10:08 AM in China on Friday, but is said to havesold out in less than a minute.
Nov. 16, 2019
Realme 5s to Ship With Snapdragon 665 SoC, 5,000mAh Battery, Confirms Flipkart
Flipkart has updated itsRealme 5s landing pagewith new info, revealing that it would be powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC. The listing also confirms that it would feature a 6.51-inch display and carry a 5,000mAh battery, possibly making it a worthwhile competitor against a multitude of similar devices in the segment from Xiaomi, Asus and Samsung. The phone was earlierconfirmed to be launched November 20thwith a quad-cam setup lead by an unidentified 48MP image sensor.
Nov. 16, 2019
Redmi K30 with 5G Support Confirmed to Launch in Early 2020
He continues to add,“Redmi in the 5G era will continue to adhere to high quality and will overcome a series of difficulties [associated] with 5G early adoption.But, it will bring the best quality Xiaomi [to users, with 5G support in tow].” Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Junrecently saidthat every Xiaomi devices launching next year at a price-point of 2,000 yuan (~Rs. 20000) or above will come with 5G connectivity. This suggests that Xiaomi’s mid-range offerings will come with 5G support but it would be great to see the company bring the technology to the masses with the next Redmi Note smartphone.
Nov. 16, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro Starts Getting MIUI 11 Update Based on Android 9 Pie
Either way, the rollout has just begun and is likely to happen in a phased manner, so it might take a while to be available for all users across the country. You’re likely to receive a notification when it’s available for your device, but you may also check for it manually by going over to Settings > About Phone > System Updates.Screenshot Courtesy: Mridul Kedla (via Xiaomi Forums) In spite of the lack ofAndroid 10, the incoming update is likely a pleasant surprise for Redmi Note 8 Pro users, given that Xiaomi had earlier announced that the device will receive the updatein the fourth phaseof the rollout schedule, supposed to run from December 18-26.
Nov. 16, 2019
Sony Shares Andorid 10 Update Roadmap for Xperia Phones
Due to the aggressive competition from Chinese phone makers, Sony may have a niche fanbase but they do expect the latest Android updates. The company isn’t disappointing them and hastoday publishedan official blog post with theAndroid 10 updatetimeline. While Sony intends to make Android 10 available for the aforementioned phones, it does mention that“software rollouts are a phased process – timing and availability will vary by market and/or operator”in the blog post.
Nov. 16, 2019
Spotify Testing Real-Time Synced Lyrics With Music Tracks
Spotify is following in the footsteps of Apple Music by introducingsynced lyrics with music tracksin real time. Believed to have been originally reported by users on social media, the development has now been confirmed by the Swedish firm toTechCrunch, saying the feature is being tested on the company’s mobile apps to a small number of users in select markets. According to an official statement released by the company:“We can confirm we are testing this feature in a small number of markets … we are always testing new products and experiences but have no further news to share at this time”.
Nov. 16, 2019
Windows 10 Insider Build 19025 Attempts to Make Windows Search Smoother
Microsoft has introduced a new algorithm for Windows Search todetectexcessive disk usageand activity. It will, thus, slow down the indexing activity and serve your search results in a more reliable and smooth manner. The indexing process for Windows Search will be slowed down during identified peak usage times. It could be a huge improvement for users who regularly use the feature to search for apps, files or anything else on their Windows 10 machine.
Nov. 16, 2019
Xbox One November 2019 Update Brings Google Assistant Support and More
While Xbox One already supported Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s own Cortana, anofficial blog postby Microsoft says that the support for Google Assistant will now enable gamers to interact with their console in even more ways using just their voice, including the ability to turn the device on and off, launch games and apps, play and pause videos, and perform a whole host of otheractions from any Google Assistant-enabled device, including Google Home speakers, iPhones and Android handsets.
Nov. 15, 2019
All Xiaomi Devices Over $300 to Ship With 5G Connectivity in 2020, Says Lei Jun
At the ongoing China Mobile Global Partners event, Xiaomi’s co-founder and CEO, Lei Jun, announced that the company will embrace 5G in all its glory next year. According to Jun, all Xiaomi devices to be launched next year at a price-point of 2,000 yuan (around $285 / Rs. 20,000) or above will come with 5G connectivity. It’s not a coincidence that Jun made the announcement at an event hosted by China Mobile.
Nov. 15, 2019
iPhone SE2, iPad Pro With 3D Depth Sensing to Launch Early 2020: Report
Kuo hadearlier revealedsimilar details about the upcoming iPhone, saying it will offer the latest hardware in a iPhone 8-like 4.7-inch form-factor. If Kuo’s revelations do turn out to be correct (as they often have in the past), the iPhone SE2 could turn out to be an interesting device with iPhone 11-like performance in a distinctly retro form factor. Is that something that will sway you away from devices like the OnePlus 7T or the Asus ROG Phone 2?
Nov. 15, 2019
Chrome Canary Testing Redesigned Tab Switcher
The Canary channel ofGoogle Chromeon Android is rolling out a redesigned tab switcher page as part of the company’s continuous endeavor to bring a more intuitive UI to the app. As part of its plan, Chrome is adding a toggle to switch between regular and incognito tabs, which continue to be represented by small rectangular cards, each of which can be closed by either swiping or via the small ‘cross’ button on their top-right corner.
Nov. 15, 2019
Google Search Will Soon Help You Improve Your Pronunciation
Pronunciation is a big part of speaking a language well, and Google is now trying to make it easier for users to learn how to pronounce typically hard to speak words with feedback based on machine learning analysis of their speech. Basically, whenever you search for something like “how to pronounce quokka”, Google will show a new “practice” button in the card that displays the pronunciation for the word. Tapping on this will enable your microphone and you can say the word for Google to analyse.
Nov. 15, 2019
How to Delete WinSxS Folder on Windows 10
Users who have been using Windows 10 for years are well aware that the available disk space of the OS drive reduces over time for no apparent reason. It becomes even worse if you are using your computer for a longer time without any maintenance. The culprit that you are looking for is the WinSxS folder sitting inside the OS drive. Microsoft calls it “Windows Side By Side” or loosely the component store.
Nov. 15, 2019
How to Stream High Quality Apple TV+ Movies and Shows on Mobile Data
When you have an unlimited data plan, there is no harm in watching the best available quality content, is it? By default, Apple TV+ app streams lower-quality content touse less of your data, which is a wise decision considering how fast a full-on binge-watching can gobble up the entire data plan. But what if you have the luxury of an unlimited data plan, wouldn’t you want to stream high-qualityApple TV+ movies and showson mobile data?
Nov. 15, 2019
Instagram Expands ‘Like’ Count Hiding Test Globally
Instagram has announced that its test of hiding the public ‘Like’ count and video views of some users is being expanded globally. After originally testing the feature in Canada earlier this year, the companyrolled it outin Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand back in July this year. The Facebook-owned social media platform now says that the program is now being rolled out to a small number of users around the world.
Nov. 15, 2019
10 Common Problems in Windows 10 (With Solutions)
Windows 10is unquestionably awesome with its experimental yet innovative features. Alongwith exciting and newWindows 10 featuresalso come bunch of bugsthat have troubled lots of people including us. Solving these bugs on your own can be a problem as most users are not familiar with Windows 10 troubleshooting guides. Hence today, in this post, we’re going to talk about the 10 most common problems in Windows 10 along with their solutions. Come on folks, let’s solve problems.
Nov. 15, 2019
Microsoft Adds 50 New Games to xCloud Preview; Confirms 2020 Launch
A few weeks afterlaunching a Public Previewof its Project xCloud game-streaming platform in select markets, Microsoft has announced plans to officially roll out the service for general users next year. The company also announced the addition of 50 more games to the platform, taking the total number of available titles to 55. Some of the more popular titles added to the list in this round include:Devil May Cry 5,Tekken 7,Forza Horizon 4and more.
Nov. 15, 2019
Nokia TV with 55-Inch 4K Panel Expected to Launch as Early as Next Month
Xiaomi has disrupted the smart TV segment in India and is probably the most preferred brand for budget buyers. It hasalready launcheda number of smart TVs to know what features or hardware work with the masses. Now, other brands are looking to emulate Xiaomi’s success and the latest one to join the smart TV space is Nokia. Yeah, Nokia hasentered into a partnershipwith Flipkart to launch its smart TV lineup in India.
Nov. 15, 2019
PUBG Labs Launched to Let Games Test Experimental New Features
Of recent, PUBG has been making a number of meaningful changes to its battle royale gameplay. It has not onlyredesigned whole mapsor cut down on clutter, but has also added interesting features like throwables, gas can explosions, and vending machines. In the spirit of progress, PUBG is launching a new dedicated space to test experimental features called PUBG Labs. It has already introduced the first experimental feature, i.e. Skill Based Rating System, but we’ll talk in detail about it down below.
Nov. 15, 2019
Wikipedia Co-Founder Launches New Social Media Platform ‘WT:Social’
The newest entrant in the online social media ring was officially launched last month, and operates on the same donation-based model as Wikipedia to keep the platform free from advertisement – something Mr. Wales blames for most of the problems surrounding Facebook and Twitter. According to him:“The business model of social media companies, of pure advertising, is problematic. It turns out the huge winner is low-quality content”. WT:Social has already notched up nearly 50,000 users since its soft launch last month, but that’s still a long way away from Facebook’s massive user-base of 2 billion.
Nov. 15, 2019
Xiaomi Could Be Working on a Motorola Razr-Style Foldable Phone as Well
Xiaomi is also known to be working on foldables, thanks to thedual-folding phonewhich was shown off earlier this year. Its newest patent, however, hints that the Chinese giant could be developing a foldable very similar to the Motorola Razr. Patent images (as seen below) for Xiaomi’s clamshell foldable havesurfaced online via CNIPA(China National Intellectual Property Administration)Image Courtesy:Tiger Mobiles As you can see in the image above, Xiaomi’s patent describes a device that will open up into a taller phone (with a foldable display on the inside) from a small yet bulky-looking square shape in its closed state.
Nov. 15, 2019
Xiaomi to Announce Crowdfunded eReader on November 20
After launching its first ebook reader earlier this year, Xiaomi is now reportedly all set to expand its presence in the rather niche segment by unveiling an all-new device next week. The announcement was made Thursday by the company’s IoT sub-brand, Mijia, on Chinese micro-blogging platform, Weibo. According to the post, the device will be unveiled on November 20, and will be crowdfunded like many ofXiaomi’s other quirky little launchesin the recent past.
Nov. 14, 2019
10 Best Artificial Intelligence Courses Online
Artificial Intelligence is the big thing in the world of technology. From self-driving cars to automated robots to NPCs in our games to simple things like AI processing of images in our smartphones,Artificial Intelligence is now entrenched in our daily lives. And if you are looking to have a long future as a developer and get the highest paying jobs, you need to have the required skills to work in the AI field.
Nov. 14, 2019
6 Best Tools to Stress Test RAM in 2019
If you build PCs or overclock your machine regularly then onlystress testing the GPUand CPU alone will not make your PC stable. You must also stress test the RAM against massive workloads to check its stability. Further, you can also overclock the RAM to a higher frequency and examine how it behaves at increased voltage and temperature. So in this article, I bring you the 6 best tools to stress test RAM which will help you find hardware faults and a stable overclocking profile.
Nov. 14, 2019
BSES Launches Blockchain Platform for Peer-to-Peer Solar Power Trading
In a major environment-friendly digital initiative, Delhi electricity distribution company (discom) BSES on Wednesday announced that BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) has partnered Australias Power Ledger, a global leader in blockchain technology, to launch consumer-to-consumer (peer-to-peer or P2P) solar power trading on a trial basis. A BSES statement said that Power Ledger’s blockchain-based platform can enable consumers even without rooftop solar, to trade power between themselves. According to the company, BRPL has, thus, become India’s first discom to use a blockchain-based platform for P2P solar trading.
Nov. 14, 2019
Facebook Removed 3.2 Billion Fake Accounts in Q2, Q3 2019
Social media giant Facebook has released the fourth edition of its Community Standards Enforcement Report detailing the steps it has taken in the previous two quarters of the year to ensure content that violates its community standards doesn’t remain on the site. In the report, the company highlights that itremoved a whopping 3.2 billion fake accounts in the last two quarters, i.e., from April to September this year. These accounts were caught before they were activated on Facebook, which is why they don’t reflect in the company’s reported user-figures.
Nov. 14, 2019
Stadia Compatible With DualShock 4, Xbox One Controller, Confirms Google
Google hasupdated its Stadia support pageswithdetailed infoabout all the third-party controllers compatible with the platform. While it was initially only compatible with the official Satdia controller, the announcement means that gamers can now use the service on their computers, on a TV (with a Chromecast Ultra) and a number of Pixel devices, including the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a and the Pixel 4 via a variety of peripherals. As can be seen from the official table published by the company,Google Stadiawill support a variety of peripherals apart from the official Stadia Controller.
Nov. 14, 2019
Get 3 Months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for Just Rs.50 Right Now
Xbox and PC gamers, here’s a great deal for you. If you like playing multiplayer games on your Xbox One X, or if you’re looking to try out the newest releases as soon as possible on your console and PC, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is definitely something you’ve heard of. A lot of you are probably already subscribed to it, but if you’re not, you should do it right away.
Nov. 14, 2019
Google Maps Can Now Speak the Names of Foreign Places
Google Maps is one of the most popular smartphone map applications out there; it’s also probably your best, most-relied upon tool when you’re exploring a foreign land you’ve never been to before. To further aid you in your globetrotting adventures, Google has started rolling out a new feature to Google Maps that now lets the app speak out the names of places that you might not know how to properly pronounce.
Nov. 14, 2019
Google Reportedly Rolling Out Redesigned Play Store For Wear OS Users
Google is reportedly working on a redesigned Play Store experience for Wear OS users. Believed to have beenoriginally postedby Redditoru/farmerbb, the Play Store is reportedly showing a redesigned layout for some users as part of an A/B test. From what we can tell, the change is largely cosmetic, with no features added for the time being, although, the new layout does seem a bit more intuitive. The change is reportedly live on the Redditor’s Fossil Sport smartwatch.
Nov. 14, 2019
The New Motorola Razr Comes with a Cool ‘Retro Razr’ Easter Egg
As reported by The Verge, the new Motorola Razr has a semi-hidden ‘Retro Razr’ mode built in which, as you can probably guess, emulates the look and feel of the Motorola Razr that we all loved, owned, or desired at one point in time. The easter egg is pretty much a custom launcher of sorts that brings back the T9 keyboard on the bottom, complete with the navigation keys, along with the low-res display and icons up-top.
Nov. 14, 2019
How to Open HEIC, HEIF and HEVC Files on Windows 10 For Free
Ever since Apple embracedHEIF as their new file formatfor images and videos, multiple tech companies including Microsoft and Google started working on it to maintain compatibility on their platform. It’s claimed that a HEIF image can store the same information as aJPEG imagein half the amount of memory space. iPhones are already taking advantage of the new file format, but if you use a Windows PC to import HEIF photos then you can’t access those files in a straightforward manner.
Nov. 14, 2019
How to Opt-Out of Siri Audio Recordings on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV
Following the widespread criticism fortapping Siri conversations for grading, Apple has addressed the issue with a mature hand. After offering a clear cut way todelete Siri and Dictationacross iDevices includingMacand iPhone/iPad, the tech giant no longer enrolls consumers into the audio-grading program automatically without their consent. Moreover, users can opt-out of Siri audio recordings on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV as and when they want to do so. If you had taken part in the program but now want to get out of it due to privacy concerns, let me guide you through!
Nov. 14, 2019
Disney+ Reportedly Hits 10 Million Subscribers within 24 Hours
Going by latest developments, Netflix and Amazon Prime Videos may face some serious competition in the days ahead.Launched with much fanfareearlier this week,Disney+ reportedly signed-up 10 million subscribers in its first day. According to reports, the live-action Star Wars show,‘The Mandalorian’, was the most popular program on the platform on Day-1, with more than 2 million people streaming it on the first day itself. Disney+ was launched with a lot of hype on Tuesday, although it wasn’t entirely smooth sailing for the company right out the gate.
Nov. 14, 2019
Intel’s Upcoming 7nm GPU Reportedly Named ‘Ponte Vechhio’
Intel says that Ponte Vecchio will use Foveros packing technology and will utilize CLX interconnection.According to VideoCardz, the company also recently confirmed that the Xe graphics will come with ultra-high cache, ultra-high memory bandwidth and high double-precision FP throughput. Intel is also looking to design these GPUs for a number of different purposes, including HPC/Exascale, DL/Training, Cloud GFX, Media Transcore Analytics, Workstation, Gaming, PC Mobile and Ultra Mobile. Exascale computing, in case you’re wondering, refers to computing systems capable of at least one exaFLOPS, or a billion billion (i.
Nov. 14, 2019
Motorola Razr 2019 with Foldable Display Launched for $1,499
Motorola on Wednesday launched its much-anticipated folding smartphone following weeks of leaks, speculations and teasers. Simply called the ‘Motorola Razr‘ in a throwback to the best-selling device from the last decade, the all-new folding smartphone from the Lenovo-owned brand comes with some cool features and boatloads of nostalgia, starting with the clamshell form factor of days gone by. The primary display is a so-called ‘Flex View’ 6.6-inch pOLED panel with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 2142×876 pixel resolution.
Nov. 14, 2019
Motorola Razr Foldable Phone Confirmed to Launch in India Soon
After months of anticipation, Motorola hasfinally taken the wraps offanew redesigned Motorola Razr. This is the company’s first foldable smartphone and it isn’t just nostalgic (since the design and flip mechanism is similar to old Razr phones), but super impressive as well. Motorola Razr is anexorbitantly-priced$1500 foldable phoneand has been confirmed to launch in India really soon. Last night, Motorola India too updated its header image on Twitter to the Motorola Razr.
Nov. 14, 2019
Nokia 8.2 with Pop-up Camera, 5G Support Expected to Launch at MWC 2020
As for the raw hardware specs, Nokia 8.2 is expected to bepowered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 735 chipsetthat’s yet to go official. It has leaked a couple of times and is known to come with an integrated 5G modem. It will be thenext-gen mid-range chipset from Qualcomm, bringing5G connectivityto more devices and eventually more users. If this chipset is based on the latest 7nm process and features all the bells and whistles including an AI Engine, Game Boost, and other flagship features, then it would be great.
Nov. 14, 2019
Privacy-Focused ‘Brave Browser’ Finally Out of Beta on Android, Windows and More
The brainchild of former Mozilla CEO, Brendan Eich, Brave Browser is based on Chromium and, is part of a growing tribe of browsers that promise toblock ads and trackersby default. The USP of the software, however, is its‘cryptographic token’system that allows users to donate cryptocurrency to publishers without having to pay anything from their pocket. As part of the plan, itcomes with the so-called ‘Brave Payments’ servicethat enables users to pay cryptocurrencies to blogs, sites and YouTubers they like.
Nov. 14, 2019
HTC Desire 19s Launched With Triple Rear Cameras, Android 9 Pie
Taiwanese tech firm, HTC, hasexpandedits mid-range smartphone portfolio with the launch of a new device on Thursday. Called theDesire 19s, the new smartphone is a successor to the Desire 12s from last year and, is already available for purchase in the company’s home market. A decidedly mid-range phone, the Desire 19s is part ofHTC’s recent attemptstorevive its smartphone businessand, comes with a MediaTek processor under-the-hood, a notched display upfront and triple cameras at the back.
Nov. 14, 2019
How to Disable Auto-Brightness in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
iOS 13 has come with several tweaks. While some changes like therelocation ofAssistiveTouchfeels quite intuitive, the improvisation with theshuffle button in Apple Musicand Auto-Brightness seems a bit annoying. For a change, Auto-Brightness toggle no longer resides within the Display & Brightness section. So, where has it gone? Well, Apple has buried it deep inside the Accessibility setting, which seems to be a bad move considering how commonly used this feature is.
Nov. 13, 2019
‘Voot Kids’ Learning and Entertainment App Launched For Children Aged 2-8
In it official press release, Viacom18 claimed that the content in Voot Kids has been created in collaboration with leading brands, including Nickelodeon, Oxford University Press, Warner Media, Green Gold, Ceebeebies, TV Asahi, Sony Music, Hasbro, Mattel, Lego and more. The app will offer cartoons, pre-school content, learning shows, visual e-Books, audio stories, fun quizzes and more as part of its core motto of‘masti mein achhai’(translated by Viacom18 as ‘Goodness in Fun’).
Nov. 13, 2019
AirPods Pro Now Available in India at Rs. 24,900
Apple on Wednesday brought its wireless AirPods Pro with active noise cancellation feature for Rs 24,900 to India. AirPods Pro will be available through Apple Authorised Resellers on Apple devices running iOS 13.2 or later, iPadOS 13.2 or later, watchOS 6.1 or later, tvOS 13.2 or later, or macOS Catalina 10.15.1 or later. AirPods with charging case are available for Rs 14,900 and AirPods with wireless charging case are available for Rs 18,900.
Nov. 13, 2019
Apple Announces New 16-inch MacBook Pro; Starts at $2,399
After quite a lot of rumours, Apple has today finally launched the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new laptop improves upon a number of factors from the MacBook Pros Apple has been selling for the past two years, including, a new keyboard design that Apple hopes people will like. The new MacBook Pro comes with a 16-inch Retina display, in two variants. The laptop comes with either a 6-core Intel Core i7 processor, or an 8-core Intel Core i9 processor.
Nov. 13, 2019
Apple Removes Instagram Stalking App ‘Like Patrol’ from the App Store
Quite recently, Instagram removed the ‘Following’ tab from its notifications section, and while the decision seemed to me like a fairly good one, apps have been trying to bring a close-replica of that feature back to serve users who want to keep tabs on people they are following. We recently reported that one such app, called ‘Like Patrol’, is doing just that, andInstagram is trying to get it to shut down these practices.
Nov. 13, 2019
Disney+ India Prices Spotted in Mobile App; Starts at Rs 590/Month
Amidst the streaming wars, Disney+ has finally arrived with a boatload of nostalgia and you won’t be able to find a reason not to subscribe to the service. It has currently been made available in just three countries, but we have found a nifty hack to make Disney+ work in India as well. A Standalone Attempt or Hotstar Partnership? The aforementioned chatter is in stark contrast to the fact that Hostar will behosting all the Disney+ contentin India.
Nov. 13, 2019
Facebook Admits Bug Allowed It Access to iPhone Cameras
Facebook has seen no dearth ofprivacy related scandalsin the past year or so, and as the decade nears its end, it looks like Facebook’s issues aren’t going away anytime soon. A new bug was recently reported by users of the company’s eponymous app that looked like it gave the app access to iPhone users’ cameras while they were scrolling the feed. Facebook has now confirmed that the bug does exist on the iOS app, and it granted the app access to iPhone cameras while users scrolled their news feed.
Nov. 13, 2019
How to Delete Entire Health Data on iPhone in iOS 13
Putting health and fitness at the forefront, Apple has vastly improved the stock health app. Features like exercise tracking,cycle tracking,hearing health, and sleep tracking have made it a great tool for fitness freaks and health-conscious people alike. The app keeps a record of all of your data including heart rate, walking/running steps, and more so that you can track your progress and even share your data. While many prefer to keep the health data forever, I like to wipe them out after a certain time – especially when those piles of data are no longer needed.
Nov. 13, 2019
How to Watch Disney+ in India Right Now
Mere days after thelaunch of Apple TV+, another new video streaming competitor has step foot into the ring. Yes, we are talking about Disney+ here and its arrival among the likes of Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and others. It has debited only in some geographical locations but to much fanfare, thanks to the huge collection of Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar movies. Disney+ has only been launched in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands (the company used it as a testbed for the service prior to launch) at the moment.
Nov. 13, 2019
Instagram Testing New ‘Reels’ Feature to Take on TikTok
Facebook-owned Instagram has launched a new video-music remix feature called “Reels” to take on Chinese short video making app TikTok. According to a report in TechCrunch on Tuesday, “Reels” will let users make 15-second video clips set to music and share them as Stories. “Just like TikTok, users can soundtrack their ‘Reels’ with a huge catalog of music, or borrow the audio from anyone else’s video to create a remix of their meme or joke,”the report claimed.
Nov. 13, 2019
MIUI 11 Reportedly Rolling Out to the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India
MIUI 11 isrolling out to more deviceswith every passing week, and latest developments now suggest that the Redmi Note 6 Pro is the newest in line to have joined the bandwagon. According to posts on the official Xiaomi forums, the device is now receiving the latest update in India, a couple of days after theRedmi 8 and Redmi 8A started receiving the softwarefrom Xiaomi. According to the posts, the incoming update comes with version number 11.
Nov. 13, 2019
YouTube Clarifies it Won’t Delete Channels For Not Making Money
Days afterYouTube updated its terms of servicewith vague and ambiguous wording that many in the media interpreted as a direct threat to terminate any channel that it doesn’t find‘commercially viable’, the Google-owned streaming giant has clarified its stance, saying the new terms are about“removing outdated/low usage features”from its service rather than deleting entire accounts en masse. In a tweet posted earlier this week, YouTube replied to a concerned user that the contentious section of the company’s terms and conditions is about“discontinuing certain YouTube features or parts of the service”and that, it“does not impact anyone in new ways”.
Nov. 13, 2019
Sennheiser IE 80 S BT Bluetooth Earphones Launched in India at Rs. 39,990
German audio company, Sennheiser, has expanded its portfolio in India by launching a pair of premium Bluetooth earphones called theIE 80 S BT. Targeted squarely at audiophiles, the earphones support Bluetooth 5 and multiple high-resolution streaming codecs, such as LHDC, aptX HD, AAC and AKM DAC. According to the company, it can process high bit-rate audio found in uncompressed music formats, giving it performance that’s on-par with high-end wired headphones.
Nov. 13, 2019
Unusual ‘PureLocker’ Ransomware is Attacking Enterprise Servers
According to theofficial blog postfrom Intezer Labs malware researcher, Michael Kajiloti, code reuse analysis shows that the malware is closely related to the ‘more_eggs’ backdoor malware, which is sold on the dark web and has been used by multiple threat actors already. As per the report, the attack is targeted at both Windows and Lixus servers, but the malware has evaded detection for weeks by copying some of the code from the aforementioned backdoor.
Nov. 13, 2019
Vivo U20 with Triple Rear Cameras Launching in India on November 22
Back in September, Vivo launched the Vivo U10 in India for a starting price of Rs. 8,990, and now, the company has announced that the next smartphone in its “U” series of phones will be called the Vivo U20, and will be launching in India on November 22. Alanding pagefor the upcoming Vivo U20 is live on Amazon right now, and it gives away some important details about the smartphone. For starters, the Vivo U20 will run on the Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform.
Nov. 13, 2019
WhatsApp Banning Groups with Suspicious Names; Here’s How to Keep Your Group Safe
WhatsApp has time and time again been rebuked for not taking action against users who utilize groups for illegal activity and spreading malicious news. However, it looks like the messaging giant is finally taking things in its hands. It has now allegedly started handing out bans to groups with suspicious or malicious names. The first few reports of a group ban showed up on Reddit, with other similar instances of WhatsApp group bans being shared by popular tipster WABetaInfo.
Nov. 13, 2019
Xiaomi Launches $43 Fish Tank That Can be Powered by a Power Bank
After launching a Geometry Fish Tank Aquaponics Ecosystem earlier this year, Xiaomi has just unveiled a new model to add to its hi-tech portable aquarium portfolio. Simply called theXiaomi Fish Tank, the tiny device comes with a 299 yuan ($43) price-tag and, can be powered by a standard power bank. According to Xiaomi, the aquarium has been designed to maintain its internal ecological balance so that users won’t have to change the water as frequently as they have to do with standard fish tanks.
Nov. 13, 2019
Realme 5s with 48MP Quad-Camera Confirmed to Launch on November 20
Realme is finally launching its first flagship smartphone, the Realme X2 Pro, in India on November 20 later this month. The company first unveiled this device in China a couple months ago to much fanfare. While we assumed Realme to bring the Snapdragon 730G-powered Realme XT alongside the X2 Pro, the company will launch a new budget phone dubbed the Realme 5s. Flipkart has today published alanding pagefor Realme 5s, the upcoming budget phone from Realme.
Nov. 13, 2019
YouTubers Arrested For ‘Ghost Prank’ in Bengaluru
Almost two weeks after Halloween, a group of seven YouTubers were arrested in Bangalore for allegedly dressing up as ghosts and scaring unsuspecting citizens. According to areport from NDTV, the arrests were carried out Tuesday after the suspects took to the streets of Bangalore the previous night, dressed in white overalls stained with red paint meant to resemble blood. Originally meant for a prank video on their YouTube channel ‘Kooky Pedia’, the clip seems to show the suspects running towards autos, motorists and civilians in their unusual garb.
Nov. 13, 2019
‘Facebook Pay’ Launched in the US; Works Across Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp
Facebook on Tuesday announced the launch of its payments service, Facebook Pay, in the US. The service has already started rolling out on Facebook and Messenger in the US, and the company says that it plans to roll it out to more markets in the months ahead. The service will also be available on WhatsApp and Instagram going forward, said the company. In anofficial blog post, Facebook said that its payments service will provide people with a“convenient, secure and consistent payment experience across Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp”.
Nov. 13, 2019
10 Best Tools to Stress Test CPU in 2019
If you have built a new PC, stress testing the CPU is the first thing you should do. It helps you find the faulty hardware and allows you to test your machine’s capability before throwing it into a mix of intensive tasks. Many people call it a torture test, and rightly so, given that it really pushes every hardware component to its absolute limit. If you are new to this world, well, I have brought a comprehensive list of tools to stress test CPU.
Nov. 12, 2019
ColorOS 7 India Launch Set for November 26
Oppo is set to unveil its next-gen custom software skin,dubbed ColorOS 7, in China on November 20. Though a not is already known about the upcoming update, we are quite excited to see what ColorOS 7 has in store for us. And we wouldn’t have to wait long to check it out ourselves as Oppo has scheduled ColorOS 7’s India launch as well. The Chinese giant has sent out“Save The Date” invitesto the media, revealing that the custom software skin will beunveiled in India on November 26.
Nov. 12, 2019
Honor V30 Packing Kirin 990, Dual Punch-Hole Launching on Nov 26
Honor hadalready confirmedthat it will launch its first 5G smartphone, the long-rumored Honor V30, in November this year. It had since been dropping hints about the device here and there. But today, the company hastaken to Weiboto confirm that it will be taking the wraps off Honor V30 on November 26 at a launch event in China. Honor V30 is asuccessor to Honor V20(or Honor View 20), which is known as the first smartphone to debut with a punch-hole design.
Nov. 12, 2019
Indians Want Government to Regulate Netflix, Prime Video and Others: Survey
Are you a fan of Sacred Games on Netflix? Or perhaps, Mirzapur on Amazon Prime Video? One of the primary factors that draws in viewers solely isn’t the storyline and actors, but it’s dialogue delivery as well. A true to life dialogue delivery, which sometimes involves profanity and is largely uncensored. However, it might not remain uncensored for long. As per a recent survey conducted by YouGov, Indians want the government to regulate OTT platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Voot, and others.
Nov. 12, 2019
OnePlus Makes a Real-Life Piano Using 17 OnePlus 7T Pro Phones
The innovative minds at OnePlus have come up with an impressive new way to show off the prowess of the recently launchedOnePlus 7T Proflagship. No, they are not dropping the phone from space or sending selfies to space. Instead, the OnePlus 7T Pro has been used to create a real-life piano. Dubbed OnePlus Piano, the company has utilized 17 OnePlus 7T Pro units and arranged them in a real-life piano chassis to create a“seamless and smooth keyboard,”OnePlus mentioned in itsblog post.
Nov. 12, 2019
OpenAI Releases “Dangerous” Text-generating AI That Could Spread Fake News, Spam
Artificial Intelligence research lab OpenAI has published a debatable text-generating AI system, dubbed GPT-2, that is capable of“predicting the next word”that should follow large paragraphs of text. Are you wondering why I label GPT-2 debatable? Let me shed some more light on this AI system. OpenAI has since released smaller, less complex chunks of GPT-2 online and studied how they are being utilized by developers and researchers. Now, that the organizationhasn’t found any strong evidence of misuse, hence, it hasofficially releasedthe AI system in its entirety.
Nov. 12, 2019
Potted Plants Don’t Improve Indoor Air Quality, Reveal Researchers
Has anyone ever gifted you a potted plant to keep indoors at your office or home, saying that it will help clean the air? or make it pure? I bet a lot of us believe that’s true but the researchers over at Drexel University decided to verify this claim. They have discovered that the claim is false as natural ventilation outpaces the air cleaning property of potted plants kept indoors.
Nov. 12, 2019
You Can Finally Edit Your Google Maps Public Profile From Within the App
As part of its plans to offer users more control over their profile pages, Google Maps is rolling out an update that lets users take control over their profile picture and other information. With the incoming update, users will now be able to manage their public profile from the app, thanks to a new ‘My Profile’ tab that Google believes will offer users more control over how others see their contributions in Maps.
Nov. 12, 2019
This iOS App Offers The Same Features as Google’s Pixel 4 Voice Recorder
Similar to Google’s voice recorder app, this iOS app lets you search for certain words or phrases in the transcribed text (which is also saved along with the audio recording). This feature too works flawlessly and seems like iOS users will soon be using a new and more capable voice recorder app. Check out Smart Voice Recorder on iOS App Store (Free, with in-app purchase)
Nov. 12, 2019
PUBG to Introduce Clan System on PC and Console Soon
PUBG recently received an update with the new revamped Miramar map, the ability to throw ammo or first aids, vending machines, and more. The developers have regularly been updating the rank system and multiplayer options, but future-focused dataminers have discovered a new feature that would make the experience even worthwhile. PUBG is set to introduce a“Clan” system on PC and consolewith an upcoming update, as revealed by well-known dataminer PlayerIGN. He’s quite active in the PUBG community and has delivered accurate leaks in the past.
Nov. 11, 2019
Alibaba Claims $22 Billion in Sales Within First 9 Hours of Singles’ Day in China
Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, claims to have registered bumper sales during its annual ‘Singles’ Day’ shopping festival, currently underway in the country. The company claims to have generated revenues of 158.31 billion yuan ($22.63 billion) during the first nine hours alone – an increase of about 25 percent from last year, when the company registered total sales of around $30 billion during the entire day. The final figures for this year are only like to be released by the end of today or early tomorrow.
Nov. 11, 2019
Apple Arcade Now has 100 Exclusive Games on Offer
That has changed now, with the addition of six new games to Apple Arcade, bringing the total number of available games to 100. The service has some great games on offer, including Agent Intercept, Sonic Racing, Oceanhorn 2, and more. Most of the games included with Apple Arcade support PS4 and Xbox One controllers as well, which you canpair easily with your iPhoneto enjoy them better. Plus, Apple Arcade is available across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, and you can pick up your games on any of your Apple devices right where you left them off, making the experience seamless.
Nov. 11, 2019
Apple Watch Dominated Smartwatch Market with 48% Share in Q3, 2019: Report
Continuing its lead over competitors like Samsung and Fitbit, Apple Watch maintained first position as its share in the global smartwatch market reached 48 per cent in the third quarter of this year from 45 per cent in the same quarter last year, according to a report by market research firm Strategy Analytics. Samsung held second place in the smartwatch market as its share jumped from 11 per cent to 13 per cent during the past year.
Nov. 11, 2019
Future Apple Watch Models May Have In-Display Touch ID
Touch ID may be a thing of the past in iPhones, but Apple is apparently prepping to bring it to its smartwatches at some stage in the not-too-distant future. Adocumentrecently published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shows that the iPhone maker last year filed a patent application that suggests the company is all set to bring the feature to the Apple Watch sooner rather than later. Believed to have been first spotted by Patently Apple, the document is titled“Antenna Assemblies For Watch Bands”, and discusses technology that would allow antennas to be embedded inside a watch band.
Nov. 11, 2019
YouTube Says It Might Delete Your Account If It’s Not “Commercially Viable”
YouTube recently updated its terms of service, and while most of us accepted them without actually going through what they say, some people did in fact read them, and there’s something that jumped right out. The new terms of service for YouTube state the following —“YouTube may terminate your access, or your Google account’s access to all or part of the Service if YouTube believes, in its sole discretion, that provision of the Service to you is no longer commercially viable.
Nov. 11, 2019
How to Delete Siri and Dictation History in macOS Catalina
In the backdrop of the sensational report revealingApple’s contractors listen to private Siri recordings, the Cupertino-based company has taken satisfactory measures to restore customers’ faith. First, the company made it an opt-in feature providing users the freedom to take part in the data-grading program at their own will. And second, it has also offered a way todelete Siri Dictation History in iOS 13and macOS Catalina . While the process is straightforward (unlike before), it requires a little bit of digging.
Nov. 11, 2019
How to Get Night Mode on Older iPhones Like iPhone Xs, XR and iPhone 8
Use Night Mode on Older iPhones Like iPhone Xs, XR and iPhone 8 First things first, you should know that you can’t have the full Night Mode experience. What I mean is that the Night Mode that we will show you won’t be as good as the one shipped by Apple. Still, it works really well and is far better than having no low-light photography feature at all. So, how are we going to make it happen?
Nov. 11, 2019
How to Install Google Camera (GCam) on Redmi Note 8 Pro
Many were apprehensive about Redmi Note 8 Pro’s GCam support as this timeXiaomi went with a Mediatek processor. However, all doubts have been laid to rest as a developer named wyroczen has modded a fully stable GCam for Redmi Note 8 Pro. It works absolutely great and without any crash or buffer issues. So, in this article, we bring you the stable Google Camera APK for Redmi Note 8 Pro along with a step-by-step installation guide.
Nov. 11, 2019
Indian GPS-Tracking Company ‘Letstrack’ Enters US Market
According to a press release from the company, it is launching all its services in the US, including: Letstrack Personal series, Letstrack Bike series, Letstrack Premium, Letstrack Plug and Play, Letstrack Special and more. The company also said it is working with a number of OEMs in the US to expand its reach in the country. With autonomous trucking and ride-aggregator services becoming more commonplace, GPS-based vehicle-tracking services, like those offered by Letstrack, are only expected to be more in-demand from fleet operators, so it won’t be a massive surprise if the company is able to compete successfully in the largest economy in the world.
Nov. 11, 2019
MediaTek to Unveil 5G Chipsets With Helio H70 Modem on November 26
Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company, MediaTek, has announced plans to unveil its first mobile processor with 5G connectivity at an event in Taipei on November 26. Designated as the MT6885Z, the upcoming 5G chipset from MediaTek is expected to be built on the 7nm FinFET process, which should make it fairly energy efficient. It is likely to ship next year with the Helio M70 5G modem, which is expected to offer SA/ NSA dual-mode connectivity.
Nov. 11, 2019
Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A Start Receiving MIUI 11 Update in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi had announced that the MIUI 11 stable update will be made available for theRedmi 8andRedmi 8Asmartphones in India on November 13, but the company has now surprised its users with an earlier-than-scheduled roll-out for the update. Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A users in India are reporting that they’ve already begun receiving the MIUI 11 stable update on their phones, and Xiaomi has, since then, confirmed to Gadgets360 that a phased-roll-out has indeed kicked off in the country.
Nov. 11, 2019
This AI Tries to Understand Why Fake News Are Being Spread
Fake news is a phenomenon that has widespread misleading effects. It is so worse to the point that we have apps thatfact-check news. Recently, researchers from Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth have developed a new AI model that detects the “speaker’s intent to mislead“. In simple words, the AI tries to understand if the person is actually trying to mislead or is coming up with conclusions based on wrong assumptions or false information that he/she believes is the truth.
Nov. 11, 2019
Xiaomi’s 2020 Flagship May Include a 120Hz Display
XDA editor-in-chief, Mishaal Rahman,sayshe combed through the relevant part of the code to find that the feature currently supports only two values – 60Hz and 120Hz – which means users won’t be able to select 90Hz as somewhat of a middle-path between ultra-smooth imagery and better batter life. The setting, as can be seen in the screenshots below, can apparently also be activated on handsets with standard 60Hz displays, but the higher setting doesn’t work on such devices because of obvious hardware restrictions.
Nov. 11, 2019
Galaxy S11 Might Come in Three Screen Sizes Across Five Variants
According to many such rumours and leaks, including atweetby famed leakster Evan Blass, the Galaxy S11 series will come in three screen sizes, which seems probably considering the Galaxy S10 lineup was also released in three different screen sizes. If the South Korean giant keeps the naming scheme it kicked off this year, we can expect the Galaxy S11 lineup to be the Galaxy S11e, Galaxy S11, and Galaxy S11 Plus.
Nov. 10, 2019
This Startup Sent Red Wine to the International Space Station for Ageing
A European startup named Space Cargo Unlimited recently sent twelve bottles of wine along with Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station. Before you make wild guesses, no this is not meant for astronauts to have a chilled party at the space station. Instead, these are meant for scientific purposes. The project called “Vitis Vinum in Spatium Experimentia”, aims to study the effects microgravity and space radiation could cause on the aging process of wine.
Nov. 10, 2019
Developers Are Open-Sourcing Old Windows Phone Apps
Microsoft’s attempt to conquer the smartphone market with its Windows Phone devices failed miserably, as we all know. As a final nail in the coffin, the tech giantannounced earlier this yearthat it will be stopping all support and updates for the Windows 10 Mobile Platform starting December 10. Now that the day is getting closer, developers who had previously worked for developing Windows Phone apps have started a movement to open-source their old apps.
Nov. 10, 2019
Google’s AI Teaches a Robot to Assemble and Disassemble Objects
Google’s AI research team has developed a new machine learning system that they call “Form2Fit” in collaboration with researchers from Stanford University and Columbia University. The projectmakes use of deep neural networks to teach a robot arm to recognize and assemble objects. “If robots could learn “how things fit together,” then perhaps they could become more adaptable to new manipulation tasks involving objects they have never seen before, like reconnecting severed pipes, or building makeshift shelters by piecing together debris during disaster response scenarios.
Nov. 10, 2019
Hackers Can Fool Smart Speakers Using Lasers
Smart speakers are gradually making itself a space in our homes. I have it, you probably have it, or you’re planning to get one to make your life a bit more seamless and hassle-free. However, as with any smart electronics, there is a never-ending security risk with these speakers sitting quietly at home waiting for your voice command. We sawhuman workers listening to Google Assistant conversationsearlier this year and now, researchers have discovered a security flaw that allows hackers toissue commands to smart speakers using lasers.
Nov. 10, 2019
India to Be Competitive on Electric Cars Prices by 2023
To put that into perspective, that is almost seven years ahead of the expected price adoption margin of the US. This phenomenon is happening due to all those e-scooters and e-rickshaws that you see across the country. In the US, EVs are mainly focused on cars and trucks. Other reasons for this to happen are the decreasing costs of batteries and the improvements in their overall efficiency.“We can now say with confidence that the age of affordable battery technology is coming, and it’s happening faster than anyone expected,”said Madeline Tyson, senior associate at RMI and lead author of the report.
Nov. 10, 2019
Microsoft Japan Noticed 40% Boost in Productivity on a 4-Day Workweek
Employees at Microsoft’s Japan division enjoyed a four-day workweek throughout August and by the end of the month, the tech giant noticed a40% rise in productivitywhen compared to the same month last year. These reformations led to almost23 percent reduced electricity usageand59% reduced paper printing. To stay updated, employees were encouraged to use online communication tools like Microsoft Teams. It is worth noting that92% of the employees were pleasedwith this four-day workweek policy.
Nov. 10, 2019
Microsoft Stores Warner Bros. ‘Superman’ Movie on a Glass
Microsoft recently collaborated with Warner Bros. to store the 1978 iconic “Superman” movie on a piece of glass made of quartz as part ofProject Silica, Microsoft’s research project. The glass measures 7.5 cm x 7.5 cm with 2-millimeter thickness and stores 75.6 GB of data along with error redundancy codes. Laser is used to encode data in the glass by creating “3D nanoscale grating layersand deformations at various depths and angles”.
Nov. 10, 2019
NVIDIA’s AI Can Make a Video of You Dancing with One Photo
Researchers at NVIDIA have developed a new AI capable of imitating the moves of a subject from a video to another person with a single input image. This technique is calledvideo-to-video synthesis. As the researchers say, Video-to-video synthesis converts an input semantic video like human poses or segmentation masks to an output photorealistic video. They have mentioned two major limitations in previous efforts for achieving this – data availability and limited generalization capability.
Nov. 10, 2019
Tech Giants Are Making People Vulnerable to Surveillance, Says Edward Snowden
In a remote speech at the annual Web Summit technology conference held in Portugal, popular NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden shared his thoughts regarding the current privacy concerns caused by major tech companies. Snowden told that major tech companies including Google, Facebook, and Amazon are making millions of people vulnerableby collecting datathat are accessible by governments. “These people are engaged in abuse, particularly when you look at Google and Amazon, Facebook and their business model.
Nov. 10, 2019
This AI Tool Lets You Separate Vocals from Songs With Ease
Have you ever found yourself surfing across the internet for finding the karaoke for a song you would love to perform and wondered if there were any easier ways to do this on your own? Well, your wishes have come true, thanks to Deezer’s new audio separation library Spleeter. With Spleeter, you can seamlesslyseparate vocals and instrumentalsfor any song you feed into it without having any in-depth knowledge of sound mixing.
Nov. 10, 2019
This App Helps You Easily Find Your Bluetooth Earphones
If you are someone like me, you probably find it difficult to locate your Bluetooth earphones at times, be it at home or work. The situation gets even worse when they’re truly wireless earphones that easily sneak behind your pillow or bedsheet. To get around this situation, there exists an app named Wunderfind that makes it easy to pinpoint your Bluetooth devices. Wunderfind is a simple app that shows information about the Bluetooth devices around your smartphone.
Nov. 10, 2019
This iOS App Helps You Discover Songs Never Played from Your Library
Choosing a song to play if you don’t have a curated playlist can often turn to be a tiresome task. If you’re one of those people who take a blind shot by pressing the Shuffle button and end up skipping a lot of tracks to find one song that suits your mood, Next is an app you should not miss out on. The app makes use of the MusicKit API introduced by Apple to access the songs in your library.
Nov. 10, 2019
This Is Why Israel Is One of the Leading Startup Hubs in the World
Despite being among the world’s 50 smallest countries in the world with a mere 8 million population, Israel is one of the leading startup hubs. Earlier this week,Business Insider spoke to tech entrepreneursfrom Israel to find out how the country manages to make this possible and here are the key takeaways. One of the major factors of the country’s success is thelike-mindedness of people. As Arik Shtilman, founder and CEO of Rapyd says,“In many ways the entire country is like a startup which should fail but instead its become one of the richest nations in the world.
Nov. 10, 2019
5G Will Be the New Electricity: Huawei Chairman
Huawei’s rotating chairman Guo Ping stated that 5G will be the “new electricity” in a keynote address at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, Portugal earlier this week. He added that this will be a golden opportunity for the tech industry and developers. In the speech, he said that5G added with “x” will lead to a smart era. The “x” factor could be mainly AI, big data, VR or AR.
Nov. 9, 2019
This Device Aimed at Wearables Generates Electricity as You Walk
Do you feel frustrated when your smart wearable devices run out of juice in the middle of the day? Well, researchers from the Mechanical and Automation Engineering department of Chinese University have created a device that generates electricity as you walk. The researchers have developed a “prototype harvester” capable of producing electricity from the motion of the knee joint. Notably,a four km/h walk produces 1.6 milliwatts of electric power. An average person walks about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, sufficient to generate enough power to charge a smart band or smartwatch.
Nov. 9, 2019
Dtrack Malware Found on Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant’s Network in Tamil Nadu
A couple of weeks back, Kaspersky disclosed the existence ofDtrack malwarethat has affected research centers and enterprises across 15 states of India. Turns out, a nuclear power plant has been affected by it too. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) of Tamil Nadu is the affected nuclear power plant. Officials at theKNPP initially denied the existence of the malware infectionand claimed that a cyber attack on the powerplant is not possible. However, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) confirmed the security breach.
Nov. 9, 2019
Firefox Will Hide Pop-up Notifications by Default Soon
The report comes fromZDNetaccording to a statement from a Mozilla engineer. Notably, Mozilla conducted an experiment on Firefox Nightly and Beta to understand user interactions with notifications from which they got to know that 97% of Firefox users dismiss notifications. With this change, when a website triggers a popup, it will be hidden by default and an animated icon will appear on the address bar to let the user know that a popup notification has shown up.
Nov. 9, 2019
Mozilla Won’t Allow You to Sideload Extensions on Firefox Soon
Earlier this week, Mozilla announced that the company will be discontinuing support for sideloading extensions to its Firefox browser. WithFirefox version 74 planned to be released on March 10 next year, users will not be able to manually sideload extensions. For the uninitiated, Sideloading is a method for installing a Firefox extension by placing XPI extension files to the special folder inside Firefox’s installation directory. The prime reason for removing support for sideloading extensions isto ensure the privacy and security of Firefox users, according to Mozilla.
Nov. 9, 2019
These Are the Top 10 Web Browsers in the World
Everyone has a favorite web browser for browsing the vast internet. According to the data fromNetMarketShare, Google Chrome is still dominating the segment with a whopping 67.39% market share. The figures for Google Chrome have reduced a bit when compared to the previous month where it had 68.33%. However, the software giant doesn’t have to worry as the second browser on the list,Firefox, stays significantly lower at 8.63%. The vast difference in figures between the first and second position shows how Google succeeded with its efforts to push Google Chrome as a standard.
Nov. 9, 2019
These Robotic Cubes Are Capable of Clustering Together
With the new iteration, these M-Block cubes have gained the capability to communicate with one another using a “barcode-like system” present on each face of the cube. This system is used for performing various tasks like forming a line or following a path. Each M-Block hasa flywheel that does 20,000 revolutions per minute. Permanent magnets are equipped on each face so that cubes could attach to each other. The researchers aim to improve M-Blocks to be used in disaster management situations.
Nov. 9, 2019
This Software Protects Your Identity from Facial Recognition
One of the major problems faced by companies for efficiently commercializing facial recognition technology is that the input data contains personal information that could reveal a person’s identity. To get around this problem, an Israeli company has developednew software that will anonymize people using computer-generated faces. D-ID is the company behind this project and it got founded by the former members of the Israeli Defense Forces. Their anonymization solution works by replacing the faces of people in the original scene by AI-generated photorealistic faces of people who don’t exist.
Nov. 9, 2019
This Australian Startup Wants to Map the Oceans
An Australia-based startup named UAM Tec wants to map the entire ocean floor by using autonomous submarines equipped with advanced technologies including motion tracking and AI. “We want to be able to educate the next generation about everything that exists in our world. The fact that we know more about space than we do about our own oceans is unacceptable with today’s technology,”the company toldBusiness Insider Australia. Moreover, the company wants to be the Google Maps Street View of the sea with its “WaterView” technology.
Nov. 9, 2019
5 New Casual Android Games You Should Play This Week
While there are a lot of action-packed heavy games on Android, a simple yet interesting casual game never goes out of fashion. We have picked some new, casual games that we think you should try out while you’re feeling stressed out or in need of a pleasant break. So, let’s get started with the list. 1. Train Station 2: Real Train Tycoon Simulator If you are into train simulator games, you will enjoy playing Train Station 2.
Nov. 9, 2019
This App Lets You Open Your Favorite Apps with a Single Swipe
We have seen a lot of custom Android launchers that offer a completely different look &feel to your smartphone. However, there aren’t many apps that increase the functionality of your current launcher and luckily, Zone Launcher is one of them. Zone Launcher lets you access your favorite apps with a simple swipe gesture. The launcher works by requiring users tovertically swipe on the edge of the screen. The app lets you choose the edge you find the most comfortable to reach for.
Nov. 8, 2019
AMD Unveils 3rd-gen Ryzen Threadripper CPUs with 24 and 32 Cores
AMD has today unveiled new processors under the Ryzen Threadripper name. The Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is a 24-core processor, while the Ryzen Threadripper 3970X is a 32-core beast of a processor. Both the processors are built on the 7nm process with AMD’s Zen2 core architecture, and feature 88 PCIe 4.0 lanes. AMD claims that the processors are up to 90% better in performance, while also being 66% more power efficient than last-gen processors.
Nov. 8, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Android 10 Beta Finally Rolling Out in India
After rolling out its Android 10-basedOne UI 2.0 beta programfor the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ in South Korea and Germany over the past few weeks, Samsung is finally bringing it to 10 more countries, including India. That’saccording to SamMobile, which says the program will most likely also be available in a whole host of European countries, including France, Poland, Spain and the UK. It will possibly even roll out in the US in the coming days, given that the company had earlier confirmed the beta program will be launched in North America.
Nov. 8, 2019
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Smartwatch With Solar Charging Launched in India
Garmin has expanded its wearables portfolio in India with the launch of three new smartwatches called theFenix 6S(42mm),Fenix 6(47mm) andFenix 6X Pro(51mm). Originallyannounced back in August, all three devices come with a new ‘PacePro’ feature which keeps a runner’s pacing strategy on-track with grade-adjusted guidance as they run a course. The most remarkable device in the lineup is the 6X Pro, which comes with solar panels that can charge its battery when needed.
Nov. 8, 2019
Google Stadia App Listed on the Play Store Ahead of November 19 Launch
Ahead of itsNovember 19 launch, the Google Stadia app is alreadyavailable for downloadon the Play Store in the US. It, is, however, not currently available in India, which isn’t surprising, given that the service itself won’t be launched in the country any time soon. Stadia will eventually also be available on iPhones, but it’s not immediately clear if the iOS version of the app is yet available on the App Store.
Nov. 8, 2019
How to Disable Autoplay Videos and Live Photos in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
I hate to see myiPhone draining battery. So, I’m always on the look out to take control of all the power-hungry features that keep eating into the battery in the background. Just likeautomatic iCloud and Gmail data fetching, the auto-playing videos and live images can consume plenty of power. Of course, it feels nice when clips offer you a glimpse of what they have in store or live images turn the clock back to let you relive great moments.
Nov. 8, 2019
How to Transfer Windows 10 License to a New Computer
The best part about Windows 10 is that you can transfer the license key to another computer in case you are upgrading your machine or moving to a new computer. It saves you from spending big dollars and that is really great on Microsoft’s part. So, in this article, we are going to show you how to transfer a Windows 10 license to a new computer. We have shared two simple methods so you can move to a new PC without much friction.
Nov. 8, 2019
How to Use Buttons on Apple TV Remote App on iPhone
For sheer convenience, I prefer to use the iPhone to control Apple TV instead of using the physical remote. The software remote is quite responsive and comes with some handy customization for a more personalized experience. One of my favorite features is the ability to use buttons on the iPhone Apple TV Remote. As compared to the swipe gestures, it makes the task of controlling the Apple TV a tad easier.
Nov. 8, 2019
IP Geolocation API: Track Website Visitors Location with Ease
Internet has made our lives so much easier. It has truly made the world smaller. Not only it has made the flow of information easier and accessible, but it has also sprouted various business opportunities that were unthinkable before its existence. Now, you can sell your products to a different corner of the world while sitting in your office chair. That means businesses have new opportunities and avenues to explore. And the ones who stay at the top of their game will enjoy success.
Nov. 8, 2019
Mi CC9 Pro Premium Edition Beats iPhone 11 Pro Max in DxOMark Rating
Merely a couple of days after Xiaomi’s newest smartphone,the Mi CC9 Pro, topped the DxOMark rating chart, the company has published the much-awaited camera review of Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max. And well, it does score high and sits among the top 5 phones with the best cameras, but has failed to snatch away the crown from the Mi CC9 Pro. iPhone 11 Pro Max has scored an outstanding 117 points inDxOMark’s camera review, matching the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus.
Nov. 8, 2019
Microsoft Starts Shipping Out Its $3,500 HoloLens 2
The HoloLens 2 is a $3,500 MR headset from the Redmond giant, and it improves upon some things when compared to the first-gen HoloLens. Most notably, the HoloLens 2 has awider field-of-view, and now supports more complex gesture controlsas well. Just how much wider, you wonder? Well, Microsoft says the HoloLens 2’s54-degree field of viewis almost double the 34-degree FOV of the original HoloLens; a claim that’s been disputed bysome.
Nov. 8, 2019
MIUI 11 Global Stable Beta Test Announced for Redmi Note 8 and More
After rolling out theMIUI 11 stable updateto a number of its recent phones, including the K20 and the K20 Pro, Xiaomi is now looking to recruit MIUI 11 beta testers for some more devices that are scheduled to receive the stable update in the coming weeks. According to a post on the company’s official forums, the company is looking for MIUI 11 Global Stable Beta testers for the Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A and the Redmi 7A.
Nov. 8, 2019
New Gboard Beta Translates Emojis into GIFs and Stickers
Improving upon what is widely regarded to be one of the best keyboard apps for both Android and iOS, Google has today rolled out a new feature to its Gboard application. Called “Emoji Browsing Suggestions” the new feature basically suggests GIFs and Stickers to users based on the emojis they tap on. The Gboard keyboard now has a dedicated “Suggestions” bar that prompts users to tap on an emoji. Once a user taps on the emoji of their choice, the keyboard starts to suggest GIFs and stickers based on the emoji that was tapped allowing the user to quickly share GIFs and stickers in their chats without having to search for them with phrases.
Nov. 8, 2019
OnePlus 8 Pro Rumored to Sport 120Hz Fluid AMOLED Display
The OnePlus 7T seriesdebutedearlier last month, with both the flagship smartphones in the Chinese company’s portfolio now offering a“Fluid AMOLED panel”with a higher 90Hz refresh rate. Well, the OnePlus 8 lineup may still be months away, however, this has not prevented the rumor mill from chatting up its features. Well-known tipster Max J. (@Samsung_News_) has taken to Twitter to hint that the next higher-end OnePlus flagship, i.e OnePlus 8 Pro, will boast a massive upgrade.
Nov. 8, 2019
PlayStation 5 Is the Easiest Console to Code For, Says Sony’s Jim Ryan
Sony PlayStation 5 isover a year awayfrom being officially made available to gamers. I know, it’s a bummer that a console we had been waiting for years has been confirmed to arrive next year. However, we are learning tidbits of information about the PS5 and well, Sony’s boss says getting code to run on PlayStation 5 is easier than ever before. Jim Ryan, the CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment in arecent interviewstated,“One thing that makes me particularly optimistic that what we’re hearing from developers and publishers, is the ease in which they are able to get code running on PlayStation 5 is way beyond any experience they’ve had on any other PlayStation platform.
Nov. 8, 2019
PUBG Lite for PC to Soon Get “Free for All” Mode to Let Users Play Solo
PUBG Lite for PC lets users enjoy battle royale games for free and on any lower-specced machine. You do not need expensive graphics cards to run this free-to-play game. PUBG Litelanded in India(with a dedicated server later on) earlier this year and it has bagged several updates to bring it closer to the original PUBG title. The most recent update,which rolled out on October 31, introduced ledge grab, ragdoll mechanism, and even throwables, but what sets PUBG Lite for PC apart from its original title would have to be the experimental game modes.
Nov. 8, 2019
Qualcomm will Unveil the Snapdragon 865 Early Next Month
It’s that time of the year again, a new Snapdragon flagship chipset is on the horizon, and as has been the case for quite some time now, it should be unveiled at the Qualcomm Tech Summit which, the company has now announced will take place from December 3 to 5 in Maui, Hawaii. While we don’t really know much about the upcoming flagship Mobile Platform from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 865 will most likely be built on the 7nm EUV process from Samsung instead of TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process.
Nov. 8, 2019
Sony IMX686 Sample Images Shown Off in Promo Video
The two and a half minute video includes a number of images that Sony claims have been shot with the upcoming image sensor, using a prototype board connected to a PC. From what we can see, they do look pretty decent at first glance, especially in good lighting conditions. Having said that, these are not full-resolution images, so it’s difficult to say anything for certain at this stage. There’s no word on the resolution of the IMX686, but early rumors suggest it might be in the 60-64MP range.
Nov. 8, 2019
Vodafone Launches Rs 999 REDX Postpaid Plan With Unlimited Data and More
It will also offer a week of free international roaming for both data and voice calls, as well as free access at various airport lounges across the world. Other benefits would include a 10 percent discount on hotel bookings at select properties, as well as special deals on ISD calls to USA and Canada, starting at just 50p/min for users of select Samsung handsets. “Vodafone RedX is a limited edition postpaid plan offers world-class entertainment, bundled international roaming services, truly unlimited data with superior data speeds, premium customer service, access to airport lounges, exclusive deals on handsets, hotel bookings & much more.
Nov. 8, 2019
WhatsApp for Business gets Catalog Feature to Showcase Products
WhatsApp Business is the Facebook-owned company’s business-facing app, helping businesses stay in touch with their users in a more direct way, i.e., directly in their WhatsApp chats. The company has been steadily adding features to the app, and the latest addition is one that should help small and medium sized businesses quite a bit. WhatsApp has now added a catalog feature to its Business app. With this feature, businesses will be able to create a catalog of their products and services and showcase them to users.
Nov. 8, 2019
YouTube Homepage Redesign Brings Larger Thumbnails, More Features
YouTube has rolled out a brand new homepage design that it says will bring more features to enhance the viewing experience. According to the company, the new UI started rolling out Thursday on the standard desktop site, as well as on the Android and iOS apps meant for tablets. The rollout will be a staged one, but will be available for everyone soon. Longer Video Titles With Channel Icons As can be seen from the GIF below, the new look includes longer video titles and larger thumbnails that the company says will give users a better idea of the content of the videos before clicking on them.
Nov. 7, 2019
Vivo X30 With Exynos 980, Dual-Mode 5G to be Unveiled Next Month
Vivo has announced plans to launch a dual-mode 5G-enabled smartphone next month, joining sister concern, Oppo, whichrevealed such plans last week. At a press conference in Beijing on Thursday, the Chinese smartphone giant announced that the Vivo X30 will bepowered by Samsung’s Exynos 980 SoC, which comes with an integrated dual-mode (SA + NSA) 5G modem. While the company didn’t say it in as many words, rumors suggest that the device might also be accompanied with a ‘Pro’ variant with slightly beefier hardware.
Nov. 7, 2019
Chinese Kids Can Now Only Play Games for 90 Minutes a Day
The Chinese government has set a new restriction on the way Chinese kids play smartphone games. The country has set new rules wherein underage kids can only play games for 90 minutes in a day, and that too between 8AM and 10PM. This is an attempt by the Chinese government to curb gaming addiction that’s on a rampant increase across the world. The country has further imposed spending limits on kids, wherein game developers can’t make paid features available to kids under the age of 8, while the spending limit for kids in the age-range of 8 to 16 years is 200 yuan per month, and for kids between the ages of 16 to 18 is 400 yuan per month.
Nov. 7, 2019
Edge Chromium Coming to Linux as Well, Confirms Microsoft
It’s worth noting that while the Windows and macOS versions have seen quite a few canary/ beta releases up until now, this was the first time we heard about a Linux version being in the works, which is certainly good news for all you Mint, Ubuntu and DSL users. Unfortunately, whileyou can already downloadthe Edge Chromium Release Candidate (RC) on Windows and macOS right now, there’s no word when a pre-release version of the software will be available on the open-source platform.
Nov. 7, 2019
Fossil Hybrid HR Smartwatch Coming to India November 18
Fossil has justannounceda new smartwatch that combines some of the essential attributes of traditional wristwatches, like physical watch-hands, with smartwatch-like properties, such as activity tracking, weather information, app notifications and more. CalledFossil Hybrid HR, the device has a circular always-on display, a heart-rate monitor and a claimed ‘2+ weeks of battery life’, which Fossil hopes will make it a compelling contender in the segment.Image Courtesy: Fossil Fossil Hybrid HR Specifications and Features
Nov. 7, 2019
Google Forms ‘App Defense Alliance’ to Curb Malware on Play Store
Google has brought together a number of prominent cyber-security firms under an umbrella organization called theApp Defense Alliancethat the tech giant says will work towards stopping“bad apps before they reach users’ devices”. The alliance is a collaboration between ESET, Lookout and Zimperium, and according to Google, its number one goal would be to ensure the safety of the Play Store by finding potentially harmful applications and stopping them from being published.
Nov. 7, 2019
Google News Now Supports Multiple Languages
Google has today rolled out a new update to the Google News app that brings support for multiple languages. Users will now be able to add additional languages that they want to consume news in to their app, and they’ll be served news from all the added languages in the same feed. According to the Google Blog post on the update, the company decided on making this feature available on the app seeing that over 60% people these days consume news across two or more languages.
Nov. 7, 2019
How to Manually Fetch Gmail and iCloud Data on iPhone and iPad
A few days ago, my iPhone went berserk and started draining the battery unexpectedly. The device would often get hot and lose power within a couple of hours. After a bit of digging, I found that the problem could be due to the buggy iOS 13. But when even the software update didn’t troubleshoot the issue, I thought of trying out some old hacks toimprove the battery life.Much to my surprise, they worked in fixing the problem.
Nov. 7, 2019
How to Show Internet Speed Meter on Taskbar in Windows
While Windows 10 comes with a native internet bandwidth manager, it doesn’t come with an internet speed tracker. It means, there is no way to check how much internet your system is using in real-time. That’s where internet speed meter tools can help you. These tools can show you the current internet upload and download speed on your Windows machine. This information is quite handy. It can help you figure out if and when your machine is using more than expected internet bandwidth.
Nov. 7, 2019
Kerala to Provide Free Internet After Declaring it Basic Human Right
The court cited an earlier UN Human Rights Council advisory that held the right of access to Internet as a fundamental freedom and a tool to ensure right to education and freedom of speech. The court observed,“When the Human Rights Council of the United Nations has found that the right of access to Internet is a fundamental freedom and a tool to ensure right to education, a rule or instruction which impairs the said right of the students cannot be permitted to stand in the eye of law”.
Nov. 7, 2019
BTS Partners with Casetify To Launch Fun New Tech Accessories
If singing along to‘Oh my my my’alongwith BTS and Halsey wasn’t enough, the Korean pop band has today announced its partnership with Casetify to launch a quirky new tech accessory collection. It will include everything ranging from cases and covers for iPhones, Samsung phones, and iPads to Apple Watch bands, totes, and much more. The BTS x Casetify accessory collection has been inspired by concepts from BTS’ recent comeback album “Map of the Soul: Persona” and its title track “Boy with Luv (feat.
Nov. 7, 2019
Nokia to Launch Smart TVs in India; Partnering with Flipkart
Flipkart initially launched smart TVs under its in-house MarQ brand and well, they were pretty decent. But, it has now pivoted its business model to become a licensee for other bigwig technology giants, offering to build affordable ‘Made in India’ smart TVs for them. Flipkart recently began sellingMotorola-branded smart TVsin India and well, it has now signed a new partnership. The e-commerce giant has joined hands with Nokia to launch Nokia-branded smart TVs in the country.
Nov. 7, 2019
Philips’ New 24-inch Android TV is Made for Your Kitchen
Philips has released a new 24-inch Android TV that it’s hoping you might put in your kitchen instead of using a smart display, the likes of which are being made by a bunch of companies including Lenovo, and even Google itself. The TV comes with Google Assistant support, and two far-field echo-cancelling microphones so users can use voice commands to control the TV, or their smart home devices as well. There’s also a remote, as one would expect from a TV, which also has a microphone, and should make it easier for users to control their TV when they don’t want to be in the kitchen screaming commands at a slab of glass.
Nov. 7, 2019
Poco F2 Cases Listed by Spigen
For the longest time, we’ve been waiting for Poco to give out any information at all about a successor to its hugely popular budget flagship —Poco F1, and while the company has so far not really given anything away, if you’ve been quietly holding out hope for a new Poco branded smartphone, you’ll be happy to know that it definitely looks like Poco is working on something for its consumers.
Nov. 7, 2019
PUBG Mobile 0.15.5 Update Arriving Tomorrow: Here’s What’s New
The next major update for PUBG Mobile is scheduled to go live on November 8, confirms the game’s developers. The PUBG Mobile update version 0.15.5 will not only introduce a ton of new content to everyone’s favorite game but will also see a new map debut in the Team Deathmatch mode, new weapons, vehicles, and the companion feature. In an official press release, as well as tweet, PUBG Mobile has confirmed that servers will go offline for the 0.
Nov. 7, 2019
Realme Youth Buds Could Launch Before Redmi Airdots in India
Realme is moving fast to capture a larger chunk of the Indian smartphone market. It has already swiped away a substantial market share (now holding close to 8% market share) from its arch-nemesis Xiaomi within 2 years. Apart from smartphones, the Chinese giant has started building a name for itself in the audio segment, thanks to its Realme Buds lineup. Well, it may come as a surprise to some, but the next Realme audio accessory could be right around the corner.
Nov. 7, 2019
Redmi Note 8T With Quad-Cameras, NFC, Launched in Europe
Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 8T after launching theRedmi Note 8 and Note 8 Proearlier this year. At an event in Spain earlier today, the company launched the new device that comes with similar design and hardware elements to the standard Redmi Note 8, but with an NFC chip that’s missing in the standard model. There’s no word on whether it differs in any other way from the regular Note 8, but on paper at least, the specs look fairly identical.
Nov. 7, 2019
Samsung W20 5G Foldable Confirmed to Launch on November 19
Samsung may have had to jump through some hoops prior to the launch of its first foldable smartphone,the Galaxy Fold, earlier this year, but they’re now selling out like hotcakes. Everyone wants to either try out or get their hands on this foldable phone, so here’s the good news – Samsung is launching its second foldable phone later this month. Yes, you heard me right. Samsung is not turning back on its foldable phone plans and is going to launch themuch-rumoredSamsung W20 5G phone in China on November 19.
Nov. 7, 2019
Tesla ‘Cybertruck’ Electric Pickup to be Unveiled November 21, Confirms Elon Musk
Tesla will unveil its ‘Cybertruck’ electric pickup on November 21 in Los Angeles. The vehicle, which has been the source of much anticipation over the past several months, will make its debut at Tesla’s design studio in the City of Dreams during the LA Auto Show, CEO Elon Musk announced via a tweet on Wednesday. It’s not immediately clear whether the so-called Cybertruck is meant for commercial production or if it is just a concept vehicle at this stage, but it won’t be surprising if it’s the latter, givenall the problems Tesla has hadwith its production lineup over the years.
Nov. 7, 2019
Think 5G Is a Buzzword? China Is Already Working on 6G Technology
While most of us are still pondering over 5G being an overused ‘buzzword’ to sell more future-ready (read as pricey) devices to users, China has already started research and development of 6G technology. We are still cribbing over our Jio or Vodafone 4G SIMs offering pathetic connectivity and download speeds. Yeah, we are not kidding. China’s government ministry and research institutes held a “kick-off” meeting on 6th November to establish a national 6G technology R&D group, mere days after the official rollout of 5G networks.
Nov. 7, 2019
Uber Starts Testing Bike Sharing Feature in New Delhi
While Uber and Ola have been running bike-hailing services in the NCR region (Gurgaon and Noida) for many years now, the former has now finally started testing this last-mile connectivity option in New Delhi. Dubbed Uber BikeShare, the ride-hailing giant will now Delhiites to share bike rides with fellow Delhiites going in the same direction. Uber BikeShare is pretty similar to Uber Bike, except for the fact that anyone can offer rides to people while going from Point A to Point B.
Nov. 7, 2019
Lenovo One Could Bridge the Gap Between Android and Windows PCs
Microsoft may havelauncheda feature-rich “Your Phone” app to bridge the gap between Windows 10 PCs and your smartphone (be it Android or iOS), but Lenovo is now working on its own solution to merge the Android and Windows experience. Dubbed Lenovo One, the Chinese giant isteasing a new featurethat will enable users to control their Lenovo phones on Windows machines. At least, that’s what you can gather from the image shared by Lenovo’s mobile lead Edward Chang on Weibo.
Nov. 6, 2019
Best PUBG Mobile Payload Mode Tips to Get that Chicken Dinner
PUBG Mobile has been around for a while, and I’m sure most of you are aware of the best gameplay strategies, weapon loadouts, and team-tactics that work for you. However, with the addition of the new Payload Mode in the game, the stakes have changed. Weapons are more destructive, new features have been added, and there’s a lot more that’s new. Here are some tips and tricks that should help your squad win at Payload Mode.
Nov. 6, 2019
Durability Tests Show the Google Pixel 4 XL is Extremely Fragile
Known for putting smartphones and other gadgets through brutal durability tests on his YouTube channel “JerryRigEverything”, Zack Nelson recently turned his attention to the Pixel 4 XL, putting it through the paces and subjecting it to an array of torture tests that raised serious doubts about its build quality. As can be seen in the video, the Pixel 4 XL does a pretty decent job of resisting scratches, thanks to the Gorilla Glass 5 protection on its display panel.
Nov. 6, 2019
Vivo S5 Expected to Launch with Snapdragon 712 SoC, Penta-camera Setup
Vivo has beenteasingthe launch of a new smartphone over the past few weeks. Dubbed the Vivo S5, this will most likely be a mid-ranger and if the leaks are true, then it will be the first Vivo phone with a punch-hole AMOLED display and a penta-camera module. The entire specs sheet of this upcoming phone has seemingly made its way online prior to its launch, so let’s check it out.
Nov. 6, 2019
Facebook Testing Facial Recognition to Verify User ID, Raising Privacy Concerns
Amidst adeluge of data breachesandpersistent violation of user trust,Facebook has confirmed that it is working on facial-recognition softwarethat might be used to verify users trying to log-in to the company’s mobile apps. Believed to have been first reported by reverse engineering specialist, Jane Manchun Wong, the feature would reportedly require users to verify their identity by taking multiple selfies while looking at different directions. The feature apparently doesn’t use 3D imagery (a depth sensor), which means it won’t necessarily be as secure as systems that do use it, like Apple’s Face ID.
Nov. 6, 2019
Xerox May Enter PC Business by Acquiring HP for More Than $27 Billion
Known best as the maker of industrial photocopiers for the better part of a century, Xerox Corp is now reportedly looking to get into the PC business by buying fellow American tech firm, HP Inc. According toThe Wall Street Journal(WSJ), Xerox is considering making a cash-and-stock deal that is expected to be worth more than HP’s current market value of around $27 billion. The report comes just a day after Xerox signed a deal to sell its stakes in joint ventures with Fujifilm after the latter agreed to dismiss its $1 billion lawsuit against the US firm.
Nov. 6, 2019
How to Disable Autoplay Live Photos and Videos in Photos App on macOS Catalina
Photos app has seen some neat improvements in macOS Catalina. One of the little nifty features that have caught my eyes is the “auto-playing videos and live pics”. They (kind of) not only make the photo library feel alive but also offer a sneak peek into what your shots have in store. While I really like this addition, sometimes I find it a bit distracting. Aside from distracting attention, it also consumes a good amount of battery.
Nov. 6, 2019
How to Read Deleted Reddit Posts and Comments
Reddit is a treasure trove of information and I browse it daily for getting content, passing time, and contributing to the Subreddits that I follow. If you also love Reddit and browse it every day, you must have encountered deleted or removed comments and posts. Now, most of the time they don’t bug me, however, if there’s a conversation thread that is mentioning that comment, I do feel the need to read the comment to understand what’s going on.
Nov. 6, 2019
How to Use Reopen Closed Tab Feature in Google Chrome 78
Google Chrome is a powerful browser that supports a ton of keyboard shortcuts. However, not all of us can remember those easy to forgetChrome keyboard shortcuts. That’s why I find the right-click menu on Google Chrome so helpful as it saves me from remembering all those keyboard shortcuts. I understand that using a mouse will be slower than using keyboard shortcuts, but that’s how some people work and you can’t blame them for it.
Nov. 6, 2019
Huawei P30, Mate 20 Lineups to Get Android 10-Based EMUI 10 This Month
Huawei had earlier confirmed plans to start rolling outAndroid 10-based EMUI 10to at least33 Honor and Huawei devices, and the company has now updated the list for the stable EMUI 10 rollout schedule, revealing that its latest flagship smartphones in the P30-series and the Mate 20-series will receive the software before the end of this month. Do note, however, that the the rollout schedule is for the Chinese market, so it might still take a while for the software to roll out globally.
Nov. 6, 2019
Mi Air Purifier 3 Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 9,999
Less than a month after launching the Mi Air Purifier 2C in India, Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics company, Xiaomi has today launched the Mi Air Purifier 3 in the country. The new Mi Air Purifier 3 comes with aHEPA Class 13 filter, an activated carbon filter, and a primary filterto form its triple filtration system for cleaning the air. While the Mi Air Purifier 3 looks almost identical to the Mi Air Purifier 2S, it brings ahigher CADR (Clear Air Delivery Rate) of 380 cubic metres per hour, and is capable of handling a larger area overall when compared to the Mi Air Purifier 2S.
Nov. 6, 2019
Mi Note 10, Note 10 Pro Launches Globally as Rebranded Mi CC9 Pro; Starts at 549 Euros
Merely a day after the launch of its new premium mid-ranger,the Mi CC9 Pro, Xiaomi is taking this smartphone to global markets. The Mi CC9 Pro has been rebranded to the Mi Note 10, offering you an impressive set of features including a dual-curved screen and a penta-camera setup. Mi Note 10 is the world’s first smartphone with a 108MP primary camera and it has gone official in Spain today. So, here’s everything you need to know about Mi Note 10:
Nov. 6, 2019
Microsoft Ends Windows Insider ‘Skip Ahead’ Program With Latest Preview Release
“This means that Skip Ahead will no longer be reflected under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program. Going forward, we will not be offering Skip Ahead as an option for Insiders to sign-up for. Our goal is to provide everyone in the Fast ring the freshest builds at the same time”, said the company. As for the new build, it adds four quick web searches to the Search Home as part of a new feature that the company says will help users find results from the web even faster.
Nov. 6, 2019
Motorola One Power is Moto’s First Phone to Get the Android 10 Update
When you think about Motorola’s phones set to receive the Android 10 update, the Moto One Power is probably not the first phone to come to your mind. You might think of the Moto Mod-toutingMoto Z4that was launched in June, or maybe another smartphone from the Lenovo-owned smartphone brand. However, according to reports, the Moto One Power has become one of the first Moto phones to receive the Android 10 beta update from the company.
Nov. 6, 2019
Realme X2 Pro will be a Flipkart Exclusive in India
Chinese smartphone maker Realme is gearing up to launch its flagship “Realme X2 Pro” in India in just two weeks time. The company had earlierconfirmed the launch datefor the phone with a press invite for November 20, and today, we’re learning that the phone will be a Flipkart exclusive in the country. A new landing page has popped up on the popular e-tailer’s website, which doesn’t really say anything about the Realme X2 Pro specifically, but mentions that a new product is coming on November 20.
Nov. 6, 2019
This is What Oppo’s ColorOS 7 Update May Look Like
After Xiaomi unveiled itsmuch-awaited MIUI 11 custom software experienceearlier last month, its Chinese counterpart has announced the debut of its ColorOS 7 software skin. Oppo hasalready confirmedthat it will take the veil off its new ColorOS 7 software skin later this month on November 20, offering users a host of new and additional features. Though Oppo has kept mum about these features, a new leak (from Weibo) gives us a closer look at what could be the new UI for ColorOS 7.
Nov. 6, 2019
Twitter May Be Exploring Ways to Improve Mentions and Retweets
Twitter has been exploring ways to encourage more open public discussion while banning political ads on the platform to prevent candidates from swaying the user’s decision – as was seen inFacebook’s Cambridge Analytica scandal. The platform has also undergone a myriad of changes, with a redesign and new features introduced earlier this year. A couple of these features are much-required on Twitter, including the ability to remove your personal self from a discussion and prevent others from mentioning you in random posts.
Nov. 6, 2019
Vivo Could Unveil its Exynos 980-Powered 5G Phone Tomorrow
While many consider 5G as a popular buzzword, the technology is rapidly advancing and reaching the masses who want future-proof phones. Vivo has already launched a couple 5G-enabled phones and isleading the segmentwith over 50% sales in China, but it now plans to advance its market share in partnership with Samsung. Vivo has shared an official poster for the“Vivo X Samsung 5G AI chip press conference”today on Weibo and it could be where the Chinese giant shows off its next 5G-enabled phone.
Nov. 6, 2019
Facebook Suffered Yet Another Privacy Breach
Just a day afterunveiling its brand new logothat’s meant to drive some goodwill towards the company everyone loves to hate, Facebook has disclosed yet another privacy breach that occurred over the last 18 months. The company mentioned that of the “roughly 100” developers who had improper access to user data on the platform, at least 11 had accessed information in the last 60 days. Facebook is saying that it has asked the developers to delete any information they may have retained, and that it will be performing audits on the developers to ensure that they follow through on Facebook’s request.
Nov. 6, 2019
Google Camera Mod Brings 16x Zoom to the Pixel 4
The Pixel 4 comes with a telephoto lens that allows users up to 2x optical zoom, but it restricts digital zoom to 8x, most likely to prevent distorted images. However, that doesn’t mean the feature cannot be enabled within the software with a little bit of tweaking from the endlessly resourceful Android developer community. That being the case, it was only a matter of time before someone modded the Pixel 4’s G-Cam APK to enable higher zoom levels.
Nov. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Confirms Plans to Enter Japan in 2020 With Smartphones, Wearables
Wang also reportedly said that the company is looking to tie-up with wireless carriers in the country, although he did not mention any specific names. Much like the US, telecom operators are the biggest distributors of smartphones in Japan, which means companies that do not have tie-ups with service providers typically struggle to gain traction in the country. Interacting with the Japanese media on Monday, Wang also tried to downplaydata-privacy concerns surrounding Chinese companies, referring to its record in Europe since its entry in the continent earlier this decade.
Nov. 5, 2019
Edge Chromium to Launch January 15 on Windows, macOS, Confirms Microsoft
In case you’re interested in trying out the new browser, you’ll be glad to know that Microsoft has just launched a Release Candidate (RC) on the beta channel, which means, barring some unforeseen events, the software is near enough to the final stable version that’s slated to launch in a few weeks’ time. According to Microsoft, the stable channel will be updated on a similar timeline to the beta branch, which means users should expect updates every six weeks.
Nov. 5, 2019
Facebook Has a New Logo to Represent All Things Facebook
Leave it to Facebook to be in trouble over issues such as user-privacy, selling personal data, and allowing election campaign ads full of lies (unlike Twitter), and still focus on designing a logo over everything else. That’s apparently exactly what the company has been working on, at least to some extent, as it has now unveiled a new logo for itself. The logo is simply the words “Facebook” in a custom typeface that is “designed for clarity” and for creating a“visual distinction between the company and app”.
Nov. 5, 2019
Flipkart Launches ‘MarQ TurboStream’ Streaming Stick for Rs 3,499
Flipkart on Tuesday launched a streaming stick under its private brand ‘MarQ by Flipkart’, foraying into a segment that is rapidly gaining traction with Indian consumers. Called theMarQ TurboStream, the device isavailable for purchaseon the retailer’s website with immediate effect, starting at Rs. 3,499. “With the Android operating system being so popular in the country, the user interface of our streaming device will be familiar and will help customers adapt to the new technology quickly”, Adarsh Menon, Senior Vice President – Private Brands, Electronics and Furniture, Flipkart, said in a statement.
Nov. 5, 2019
Google Pay’s Scratch to Win Offer Violates Tamil Nadu’s Lottery Ban
Now, it turns out, Google Pay’s scratch to win offers that are available in the app, may be in violation of those rules, since it requires users to take a chance on whether or not they’ll win anything by scratching the cards within the app. For those unaware, Google Pay offers scratch cards when you transfer money or make a payment with the app, and these scratch cards offer cashbacks and monetary rewards, while some times they just say “Better luck next time”.
Nov. 5, 2019
Google Rolls Out Update to fix the Pixel 4’s 90Hz Display Issues
Google has today started rolling out an update that brings along a fix for the Pixel 4’s 90Hz display issues. If you’re not aware, shortly after the Pixel 4 was launched, users started discovering that the phone was automatically switching to a standard 60Hz refresh rate when the brightness was lowered beyond a particular threshold even with the Smooth Display setting turned on. The Mountain View giant had then announced that it will be rolling out an update to fix the issue and make the display work better, and that update is finally here.
Nov. 5, 2019
How to Cancel App Subscription on iPhone in iOS 13
Note:While I am mentioning iPhone here, the same steps work for iPad and iPod Touch devices which are running iOS 13 or iPadOS 13. Launch the “App Store” on your iPhone or iPad and thentap on the “Profile” button at the top-right corner. On the next page, you will be asked to confirm the purchase.Confirm it using Touch ID / Face ID or your password. Finally, tap on “Done”.
Nov. 5, 2019
Mi TV 5, Mi TV 5 Pro Launched in China with 8K Support, Starting at 2,999 Yuan
Xiaomi has today launched a brand new TV under its Mi TV lineup in China. The Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro come with class-leading specifications and a bunch of impressive features to boot, for prices that are quintessentially Xiaomi. Mi TV 5 Pro The Mi TV 5 Pro is the high-end headliner of the Mi TV 5 series. The TV comes with 108% NTSC coverage, along with a QLED panel in three different sizes — 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch.
Nov. 5, 2019
Mi Watch is Xiaomi’s First Attempt at Building a Smartwatch
Xiaomi is already renowned for its best-selling fitness trackers, withMi Band 4being the latest and offering a color display. The company has dominated the fitness tracker space, beating even Fitbit, which is great. But, users have long demanded Xiaomi to develop its own smartwatch and well, all our wishes have been answered today in the form of the Mi Watch. It’s Xiaomi’s first-ever smartwatch under its own brand name. Mi Watch: Specs and Features
Nov. 5, 2019
Microsoft Unveils Office Mobile App With Word, Excel, PowerPoint
The new app is available now as a beta on Android and as a public preview through Apple’s iOS Test Flight program, enabling users to create new documents, prepare presentations and generate spreadsheets without having to download each of the apps separately. According to Microsoft, the individual apps within the suite are identical to the existing versions, which means users won’t have to sacrifice anything in terms of productivity for the convenience.
Nov. 5, 2019
MIUI to Get a “Focus Mode” Soon; MIUI Head Confirms on Weibo
Google’sDigital Wellbeing, and Apple’sScreen Timemay have kickstarted the trend in making sure that smartphone consumers remain more cautious about the amount of time they spend looking at their devices, but smartphone makers are coming up with their own iterations of the same over the last year or so. After OnePlus included aZen Modeon its OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro earlier this year, Xiaomi users will also soon be able to get a similar feature on their phones according to a confirmation by Xiaomi’s MIUI head on Weibo.
Nov. 5, 2019
OnePlus Rumored to Soon Launch a Fitness Band
OnePlus may be working on a fitness band if latest online rumors are anything to go by. A tweet over the weekend from tipster@techauntyjihinted that the company might launch the device within the next few months.“For all of you who have a fitness band right now, darlings, or are planning to acquire one shortly, I have two words: never settle”, said the tweet. Given the state of the industry, it will be interesting to see if OnePlus will be able to succeed where others have failed miserably.
Nov. 5, 2019
Apple, Valve Jointly Developing AR Headset: Report
According to industry sources quoted by Taiwanese publication,Digitimes, Apple has partnered with US-based gaming giant, Valve, to develop its much-rumored AR headset that’s said to launch next year. As per the report, Taiwaese ODMs, Quanta Computer and Pegatron, have been assigned to handle the assembly job, but there’s no word at this stage about what to expect from the device itself. Valve is fairly experienced in the consumer VR space, having already working with HTC on its Vive VR headset.
Nov. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP Penta-Camera Setup Launched
Xiaomi launched theMi CC9 lineupearlier this year to give a trendy design and amazing cameras to the youth. Well, the Chinese giant expanded on this lineup today to not only offer a flagship-grade design with the curved display panel but also a penta-camera (five cameras) setup on the rear. This is theworld’s first smartphone to officially debut with a 108MP camera sensor. Mi CC9 Pro: Specs and Features As we always do, let’s start off with the design.
Nov. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Starts Selling Mi Organic Solid T-shirt for Rs. 499 in India
Xiaomi has created a wide ecosystem of products in India, with everything ranging from phones to pollution masks. Well, the Chinese giant may soon belaunching a new phone, but today it has started selling Mi Organic T-shirts in India. This is not the first time that Xiaomi is selling merchandise in the country. As part of its initiative to promote sustainable, eco-friendly fashion in India, the Chinese giant has launched two solid-color T-shirts made out of 100% organic cotton, which has been certified by Global Organic Textile Standards.
Nov. 5, 2019
You Can Now Share Files Using Dropbox’s New Transfer Feature
File sharing is likely one of the most frequent things we do as working professionals, and even students for that matter. However, it still happens to be a ridiculously time-consuming task, unless you’re in walled-gardens, or willing to trust chinese third-party apps like Xender. Even then they are rarely convenient or reliable. I think that’s what Dropbox’s engineers wanted to help solve with the new “Dropbox Transfers” tool that the cloud-storage company has now launched.
Nov. 5, 2019
‘Adobe Photoshop Camera’ is a Mobile Camera App With AI-Powered Editing Tools
Widely regarded as the creator of the very best professional image manipulation software that money can buy (thinkPhotoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator), US tech firm, Adobe, is now prepping to release a mobile camera app calledAdobe Photoshop Camerathat will come withbuilt-in photo-editing tools. According to the company, the app will use AI to automatically apply lenses and filters to photos even before the photos are taken. It will bring ‘insta-worthy’ lenses and effects to apply before or after the shot, said the company.
Nov. 5, 2019
‘Google Play Points’ Rewards Program Launched in the US
Google Play Points, a rewards programs for people using the Google Play Store to buy apps, games and services, is finally in the US after beingoriginally launched in Japanlast year. The tech giant on Monday announced that starting this week, users in its home country will be able to enroll in the program, enabling them to earn rewards by using the Play Store. To join the program, users will have to simply launch their Play Store app, tap on the hamburger menu (three horizontal lines on the top-left) and then choose the ‘Play Points’ option.
Nov. 4, 2019
Xiaomi India’s Largest Exclusive Offline Brand Ahead of Samsung, CCD: Report
A new report released Monday by Channelplay, a retail and channel solution provider, has claimed that Chinese smartphone vendor, Xiaomi, is now the leading single brand retail network with the largest exclusive brand network in India. As per the report, the company is at the top of the heap across all segments – not just in electronics – ahead of Samsung, Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), Dominos India and Bata. Xiaomi’s retail network is inclusive of all its single brand retail outlets, including Mi Home, Mi Studio and Mi Stores.
Nov. 4, 2019
Adobe Creative Cloud Brings Thousands of Custom Fonts to iPhones, iPads
Adobe has updated its Creative Cloud app with a number of new features for iPhones and iPads, including a native Dark Mode that everyone was clamoring for. However, the one feature that seems to be getting much more press is the support for a bunch of new custom fonts that Apple had announced earlier this year, but hasn’t yet seen a noteworthy response from third-party developers. According to anofficial blog postfrom Adobe,“all fonts included with Creative Cloud can be used on mobile on iOS13.
Nov. 4, 2019
Adobe Photoshop Finally Lands on iPads With Full PSD Support, Layers and More
Adobe has finally launched its iconic image manipulation software, Photoshop, on Apple iPads. The development comes almost a year and a half after the company originally announced plans to bring the software to Apple’s tablet platform. The app is the full-fledged Photoshop software that brings much of the same features that users have gotten used-to on their PCs and Macs, including the Quick Selection tool, Lasso tool and advanced selection options such as feathering.
Nov. 4, 2019
Android App with Over 40 Million Downloads Signed Up Users for Premium Purchases
Android’s history with malicious apps is no secret. The platform has seen a lot of malicious apps being available to users via the Play Store, even with its Play Protect service in full swing. In a new blow to the operating system’s user-protections, researchers have found out that a third party app with over 40 million downloads on the Play Store has been secretly signing up its users for premium purchases in order to make money.
Nov. 4, 2019
Check out These Cool Shortcuts to Access Your Favorite Websites
Googleintroduced a convenient methodfor quickly accessing its services like Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets last year by .new shortcuts. Earlier this week, the company expanded the domain’s availability to more websites. Here is a list of all the available shortcuts that you can use to access your favorite websites and get things done faster. First, let’s discuss shortcuts offered by Google for its products and services. As I mentioned earlier, you can create anew documentusingdoc.
Nov. 4, 2019
ColorOS 7 Launch Set for November 20, Confirms Oppo
Well, Oppo is looking to change things up soon and has confirmed that ColorOS 7 will be unveiled later this month. The official ColorOS Weibo account hastoday posteda teaser video (find it attached below), which reveals that Oppo will take the veil off a new much-awaited software experience on November 20 in China. The caption at the end of the video reads, ColorOS 7“decrypts on November 20,”which probably is the unveiling date.
Nov. 4, 2019
How to Scan Documents in Files App on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Scan Documents Using Files App on iPhone and iPad It’s worth mentioning that Apple’s Notes app had already got the document scanning tool in iOS 11. Thus, its arrival in the Files app , which is often touted as the Finder for iPad and iPhone, was on the expected line. Apart from supporting both auto and manual scanning, the app provides multiple options to fine-tune colors and even adjust the end result before saving the doc as PDF.
Nov. 4, 2019
How to Set Up Name and Photo Sharing in iMessage on iPhone and iPad
If the two-finger tap gesture has simplified the task ofmanaging messages on iPhone, the option to set up an iMessage profile has further enhanced Apple’s already feature-rich Messages app. Before iOS 13, iMessage didn’t use to share any personal information with people whenever users would communicate. While it was a good decision from the perspective of privacy, it was certainly not in sync with time. Moreover, this old-fashioned restriction would also force iPhone owners to manually set images and names for their contacts in the address book.
Nov. 4, 2019
10 Best Python Learning Courses Online
If you are thinking of starting to learn to code, Python is one of the best languages that you can choose. Created nearly 30 years ago, Python is still one of the most popular coding languages in the world. The best thing about python is its syntax which closely resembles the English language. Add that to the fact that Python is important in the data science and machine learning fields, and you have a robust language that will serve you well.
Nov. 4, 2019
IBM, Indian Government Launch Platform to Impart IT Skills to Students
Tech giant IBM on Monday announced launch of SkillsBuild platform in collaboration with the Directorate General of Training under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). As part of the programme, a two-year advanced diploma in information technology (IT), networking and cloud computing will be offered at the Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs). The platform will also be extended to train ITI and NSTI faculty in artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Nov. 4, 2019
ISRO Working to Demonstrate Soft Landing on Moon: ISRO Chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will do everything to demonstrate soft landing of its satellite on Moon, its Chairman K. Sivan said here on Saturday, nearly two months after such an attempt of Chandrayaan-2 failed. Sivan, who had become emotional after the Chandrayaan-2 landing failed on September 7, said that ISRO is working on a plan of action to figure out how to attempt a soft landing on the Moon.
Nov. 4, 2019
Mi Note 10 to be Unveiled November 6 in Spain, Confirms Xiaomi
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will unveil the Mi Note 10 in Spain on Wednesday, November 6th. The device, which isexpected to be the global version of the Mi CC9 Pro, will be launched in Madrid, the company announced via a tweet on Sunday. The event will also be live-streamed for fans around the world. As mentioned already, the Mi Note 10 is expected to be the global version of the CC9 Pro that Xiaomi will launch tomorrow in China.
Nov. 4, 2019
Microsoft Automates Driver’s License Test in India with HAMS
Driver’s License tests are going to be less stressful in India soon, thanks to the researchers atMicrosoftfor developing a new application capable of automating the license test. The app is developed as part of the HAMS (Harnessing AutoMobiles for Safety) project.All it needs is a smartphone mounted to the windshield of the carto work. The front camera of the phone will face the driver while the rear camera will be monitoring the road.
Nov. 4, 2019
New Microsoft Edge Logo Tries to Ditch the Internet Explorer Legacy
With the newChromium-based Edge, Microsoft is trying to get as far away from the chequered legacy of Internet Explorer as possible. After ditching the EdgeHTML enginein favor of Chromiumfollowing a less-than-impressive uptake, the Edge browser is now set to get an all-new logo that looks visually similar to the iconic Firefox symbol than its own spiritual predecessor, the IE. The design, however, still retains its blue hue, albeit, with a bit of green added to the mix.
Nov. 4, 2019
PUBG Mobile Season 10 Arrives November 9 With New Missions, Weapons and More
After rolling out themuch-anticipated Payload Modeto PUB Mobile late last month, Tencent Games is all set to add even more features to itswildly-popular battle royal title. In a tweet a few hours ago, the company announced thatPUBG Mobile’s Royale Pass Season 10 will arrive Saturday, November 9. According to the game’s official Twitter handle, the new season will bring a whole host of new content, including a new theme, new items and all-new missions.
Nov. 4, 2019
Realme 3 Pro Update Brings Dark Mode and More
Realme has today started rolling out a new update for the hugely popular smartphoneRealme 3 Pro, and it brings in a bunch of changes and new features to the phone. The biggest new change with the new update is likely the addition of a dark mode for the phone, which means users can now enjoy the highly in-demand feature on their Realme 3 Pro smartphone. The entire changelog for the update mentions quite a lot of changes.
Nov. 4, 2019
Samsung Announces Winners of its Mobile Design Competition
Samsung held its annual developer conference SDC19 earlier this week in San Jose, California. In the event, the South Korean smartphone giant announced the winners of itsMobile Design Competition. The company says that the top three finalists in the “Next Mobile + Product Design” and the “Next Mobile Wallpaper Paradigm Graphic Design” categories were invited to attend the event. In the Next Mobile Wallpaper Paradigm category, a Finnish man named Kalle Järvenpää bagged the prize for his Garden of Galaxy design.
Nov. 4, 2019
Samsung’s SpaceSelfie Satellite Crash-lands on Michigan Farm
Samsung recently launched its grand “SpaceSelfie” program that involved sending selfies to space on a Galaxy S10. The South Korean smartphone giant sent the selfie of actress Cara Delevingne making it the world’s first “SpaceSelfie”. However, things went sideways after the device used by Samsung to launch the smartphone into space got a crash landing near a farmland home in Michigan. Nancy Mumby-Welke of Gratiot County, Michiganreportedlyheard a loud noise outside the farmland home and saw an unusual object in her backyard.
Nov. 4, 2019
Snapchat Now Lets You Draw in 3D Right from Its Camera
Snapchat has introduced a new “3D Paint” feature that will allow users to quickly create AR snaps. As the name hints, the feature enables users to paint over their own faces and everything else that comes in front of the camera. 3D Paint feature supports both rear camera and front camera. This way, you are not limited with playing around with just your face. You canuse the feature to pretty much draw on anythingthat appears in front of your rear camera.
Nov. 4, 2019
Windows ‘BlueKeep’ Vulnerability Being Exploited for Remote Attacks: Report
According to Hutchins, the shellcode of the BlueKeep exploit attempts in the wild matches with that of the shellcode in the proof-of-concept BlueKeep module released by the Metasploit pen-testing team earlier this year. While other security researchers had deleted the all-important exploit code before releasing their demo modules, Metasploit’s version was advanced enough for remote code execution, which is why it is now being exploited by criminals. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Nov. 4, 2019
Huawei May Soon be Able to do Business With US Companies Once Again
In aninterview with Bloombergover the weekend, US Commerce Secretary, Wilbur Ross, hinted that at least some of the restrictions on Huawei may be lifted fairly soon. The revelation comes days ahead of the much-anticipated meeting between US President, Donald Trump, and Chinese Premier, Xi Jinping, as the two countries try desperately to work out a trade deal to prevent further economic uncertainty. The US government has reportedly received up to 206 requests from US companies for licenses exempting them from the trade sanction against Huawei, and according to Ross, such licenses“will be forthcoming very shortly”.
Nov. 4, 2019
You Can Now Book Movie Tickets on Amazon, But There’s a Catch
Amazon over the weekend announced a partnership with online ticketing platform, BookMyShow, to enable its customers in India to book movie tickets on its app and mobile website. As part of the deal, users will now be able to log into their Amazon account and book their tickets from the new ‘Movie Tickets’ category that will be listed under both the ‘Amazon Pay’ and ‘Shop by Category’ tabs. In a curious turn of events,NDTV is reportingthat the option will currently only be available on the company’s apps and mobile site, but not on the full-fledged website meant for desktops.
Nov. 3, 2019
Chrome Might Soon Let You Drag and Drop Tabs from Any Other Browser
Google Chrome is working on a feature that will essentially allow users to drag and drop tabs from any browser that supports tabs. A Chrome flag has been added in the latest version of Chrome Canary to test the functionality of the feature. Google’s bold step with the statement “any browsers that support tabs” sounds a bit ambitious since it depends on non-Chromium browsers like Firefox to decide whether to add support for the feature or not.
Nov. 3, 2019
Coca-Cola is the Most Plastic Polluting Brand : Report
Coca-Cola has become the most polluting brand for the second time now, according to a global audit on plastic trash conducted by theBreak Free From Plasticorganization. Notably, the company’s products generated more plastic waste than the next three most polluting brands in the list altogether. Over 72,500 volunteers from 51 countries participated in the audit. They gathered 476,423 pieces of plastic waste in which about 43% of them had a brand name in it.
Nov. 3, 2019
Hackers Could Use Smart Bulbs for Cyber Attacks: Study
There is no doubt that a lot of people are switching to smart bulbs this season. In fact, Amazon’sindoor lighting best sellerscategory is dominated by smart bulbs. While the convenience these smart bulbs bring needs no explanation, a recent study reveals that there are security loopholes in major smart bulb brands. Researchers from the University of Texas, San Antonio reviewed the security of smart light bulbs andpublished their studytitled“Light Ears: Information Leakage via Smart Lights”in the journal Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies.
Nov. 3, 2019
Here are 4K Google Pixel Wallpapers for your Desktop
Google’s live wallpapers are something that stands out every time a new Pixel device launches in the market. The simplicity, unique design aesthetics, and vivid animations might be some of the reasons why I love Pixel’s live wallpapers. With that said,a Reddit user has recreated 4K versions of wallpapers based on Pixel’s live wallpapersand I must tell you, they look incredible. The Redditor with user name R1zz shared the workearlier this week.
Nov. 3, 2019
How to Force Dark Mode on Web Pages in Microsoft Edge
One of the major features introduced with thelatest stable version update of Chromeis the ability to force dark mode on websites that do not have a dark version by default. The feature has finally made its way to the latest Canary build of Chromium-based Edge. Just like Google Chrome, the feature needs to be enabled by using an experimental flag. If you are using Chromium-based Edge and would like to try out the force dark mode feature right now, here is how you can enable it.
Nov. 3, 2019
How to Sync DND Status Across Your Android Smartphones
Do you own multiple Android devices? If so, you must be aware that maintaining multiple smartphones or tablets at the same time can often turn out to be tiresome. With the help of Tasker and Join, today, we will be taking a look at how you can sync do not disturb mode across your Android devices. Sync DND Status Across Your Android Smartphones Download and install theTasker appandJoin appon all the Android smartphones you would like to sync DND status with.
Nov. 3, 2019
Intel Unveils Smartest Building in the World
Intel unveiled its 11-story development center named PTK1 in Petach Tikva, Israel earlier this week. The tech giant claims that this800,000-square-foot building accommodating 2,000 employees working in various fields like computing, communication, AI, and cybersecurity is the smartest building in the world. One of the key factors setting PTK1 apart from other buildings is that it uses about 14,000 sensors powered by AI for performing and monitoring various tasks like controlling lighting, temperature, ventilation, parking, conference room availability, and much more.
Nov. 3, 2019
Qatar is Now Air-Conditioning Outdoors to Beat the Heat
It is no surprise that the Middle East region has extreme climatic conditions. The temperature usually hovers around 48 degrees Celsius during the day and drops to 32 degrees Celsius at night. To cope up with the scorching heat, the Qatar government has started air conditioning outdoors. Yes, you read that right. Common areas including markets, open-air sports stadiums, sidewalks, premises of malls are air-conditioned so that people could feel relieved.
Nov. 3, 2019
Teenagers Are Spending Almost 7 Hours a Day in Front of Screens : Report
With access to modern technologies getting easier, it is no wonder that kids are interacting and spending relatively more time in front of screens. A new study conducted on how kids spend time in a day has revealed some results that might be shocking to many. According to thereport, teenagers arespending 7.5 hours per daystaring at screens. That roughly translates to half the time they are awake. The numbers are a bit low at 5 hours a day for tweens (8 to 12-year-olds).
Nov. 3, 2019
TikTok’s First Smartphone is Called the ‘Smartisan Jianguo Pro 3’
Besieged withcontroversies over illegal content in Indiaandfacing an investigation in the USover national security concerns, ByteDance, the parent company of viral video-streaming app, TikTok, has unveiled its first smartphone in China. To be marketed under the Smartisan brand, the device is namedJianguo Pro 3, which curiously translates to ‘Nut Pro 3’ in English. A quick glance at some of the phone’s features reveals that while it does sport some flagship-grade hardware, the focus is well and truly on the various software features that the company believes will appeal to aspiring TikTok stars.
Nov. 3, 2019
These Smartglasses Turn Dark When You Lose Focus
Have you ever found yourself losing focus and easily getting distracted? Well, you are not alone. A lot of people find it difficult to pay attention and concentration to a particular topic for a prolonged time. A company named Narbis has developed a pair of smart glasses that will help you stay focused on your task. You must be wondering how a smart glass could possibly help you gain concentration. Well, that is becausethis smart glass automatically darkens the view whenever it finds that you are distracted.
Nov. 3, 2019
This System Developed by MIT Could Help Autonomous Cars Sense Corners
Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new system that would help autonomous vehicles detect if there are moving objects around the corner. The team of researchers claims to have conducted experiments with an autonomous car driving in a parking lotwhere the car managed to avoid collisions. In another experiment, they tried navigating an autonomous wheelchair in hallways. Both of these experiments turned out to be successful and the system managed to be faster than LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) by more than half a second.
Nov. 3, 2019
These Researchers Raise Climate Change Awareness Using AI Generated Images
Researchers from the University of Montreal and Stanford University have come up with a model that visualizes the after-effects of flooding in order to raise awareness among people. In a research paper, the researchers have demonstrated how the model generates the “after climate change” image based on the input image. The samples include an urban street’s view, a city’s view, and a suburban’s view on high, average, and low realism. Take a look at the image below.
Nov. 2, 2019
Facebook Was Also Interested in Buying Fitbit Before Being Edged Out by Google: Report
Google might haveended up acquiring Fitbit, but a new report claims that fellow US tech giant, Facebook, was also interested in the deal before backing out at the last moment over pricing concerns. According toThe Information, the social networking company was only willing to pay around $1 billion, which is roughly half of the $2.1 billion that Google is believed to have paid for the deal. The acquisition is believed to be an attempt by the US search giant to revive the struggling WearOS platform, which remains a laggard in the wearables space even as Apple and Samsung continue to dominate the sector with WatchOS and Tizen, respectively.
Nov. 2, 2019
Google Patches Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Under Active Attack
While the former was reported by Kaspersky researchers, Anton Ivanov and Alexey Kulaev, last Tuesday, the latter was reported earlier this month by an anonymous user who goes by their online pseudonym,‘banananapenguin’. According to Google, it is the former, the one reported by folks at Kaspersky, that is being actively exploited by hackers in the wild. According toThe Hacker News, boththe bugs are use-after-free vulnerabilities, a type of memory corruption that can enable hackers to potentially modify data in the system memory from a remote location.
Nov. 2, 2019
Here’s How You Can Get Free 1 Year Subscription for Apple TV+
Simply navigate to the Apple TV app on your device (be it an iPhone, Mac or iPad) and you would see a pop-up telling that “Your new iPhone includes 1 year of Apple TV+” right away. Justtap the “Enjoy 1 Year Free” buttonat the bottom to start using Apple TV+ for free for a whole year, post which you will need to shell out Rs. 99 per month.
Nov. 2, 2019
Here’s the Complete List of Shows, Movies You Can Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now
Well, Apple TV+ stands out of the crowd by providing subscribers access to original TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more. The Cupertino giant isplacing its bets on original programmingin comparison to its competitors, who are throwing money to attain rights to stream popular sitcoms like Friends, Seinfeld, and others. So, if you have been wondering what all TV shows and movies you can stream on Apple TV+ right now, then read on.
Nov. 2, 2019
How to Add 90 Hz Refresh Rate Quick Toggle in OnePlus 7/7T Pro
Enable Display Refresh Rate Quick Toggle While I have talked about battery life consequences of using the 90 Hz refresh rate, some users might not be bothered with it as they can charge their phones multiple times a day. Considering the ultra-fast charging speeds of OnePlus devices, no one can blame you if you want to use the phone always in the 90 Hz mode. Well, since the quick toggle will allow you to easily switch between 60 Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate, you can use it to quickly switch to 90 Hz mode whenever you want.
Nov. 2, 2019
How to Enable LED Flash for Alerts in iOS 13 on Your iPhone
Just likeAssistiveTouch, LED Flash for notifications could be helpful for everyone. While this Accessibility feature has been primarily designed for the deaf and hearing impaired, anyone can use it to get visual alerts. Times when “Do Not Disturb” is active, this feature makes it a bit more convenient to know that a new notification has arrived. Personally, I like to use it to ensure I don’t miss out on important messages even during leisure times.
Nov. 2, 2019
OnePlus 6/6T Get Stable OxygenOS 10 Based on Android 10
After releasing anopen beta of Android 10for the OnePlus 6 and 6T late last month, the Chinese smartphone company has now started rolling out the stable version of the software to the two aforementioned devices. While OnePlus itself is yet to announce the rollout officially,XDA saysthat the OxygenOS 10 update started rolling out in Europe on Friday, November 1st. Do note that the timetable seen above is just a tentative pointer about when to expect the impending update, and is in no way, a definitive promise to roll out the software to all the devices in the list on the exact dates.
Nov. 2, 2019
Pixel 4’s Voice Recorder App Will Come to Older Pixel Devices, Confirms Google
The Google Pixel 4 lineup comes with a whole host of cool features, many of which are slated tofind their way to older Pixel devicesgoing forward. One such feature is aunique recorder appthat Google has nowofficially confirmedwill come to older Pixel devices through a future software update. The app, currently unique to the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL,can transcribe audio to text locally and in real-time, without needing an internet connection.
Nov. 2, 2019
Samsung W20 5G Foldable Phone Launch Confirmed for November
Samsung Galaxy Fold had tojump through a few hoopsbefore it could reach the public, but the Korean giant remains committed to foldables. It has already shown off its latest foldable phone concept, which resembles a flip phone (a blast from the past) earlier this week. Well, it won’t remain a concept for long as the Samsung W20 5G has today been confirmed to launch in China sometime in November. China Telecom has, however,taken to Weiboto tease the Samsung W20 5G foldable and reveal that it will launch sometime this month, i.
Nov. 2, 2019
US Govt Investigating TikTok Over Musical.ly Deal, National Security Concerns
According to sources quoted by theReuters,“CFIUS is in talks with TikTok about the measures it could take to avoid divesting the Musical.ly assets it acquired”. Further details remain sketchy at this point in time, but both TikTok and the US government have acknowledged the development, although, neither provided any concrete details on the subject. The investigation will also look into allegations that the company is censoring politically sensitive content in China and mishandling user-data, following repeated calls from lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to investigate whether it poses a national security risk.
Nov. 2, 2019
WhatsApp Responds to India Govt; Says It’s Committed to User Data Protection
Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Friday agreed with the strong demand made by the Indian government to “explain the kind of breach” to safeguard the privacy of millions of citizens, who may be prone to a cyberattack, which apparently only needed a missed call to install the spyware. Moments after the messaging confirmed that an Israeli firm had attempted to install the state-of-the-art Pegasus spyware, IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday that the Indian government“is concerned at the breach of privacy of citizens of India on the messaging platform WhatsApp”.
Nov. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Details Mi Note 10 Penta-Cam Setup; Confirms Snapdragon 730G for CC9 Pro
Slated to launch in a few days’ time, the Mi CC9 Pro (Mi Note 10 in global markets) has been confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 730G chipset. The news, revealed by Xiaomi via a Weibo post earlier today, confirms recent rumors to that effect, but will nonetheless disappoint at least some potential buyers who might have been hoping it would sport the Snapdragon 855+. Xiaomi earlier this week also revealed many other tidbits about the upcoming smartphone, and confirmed thatit would launch on November 5th.
Nov. 1, 2019
Youth-Centric Vivo S5 Launches in China on November 14
Vivo has been strengthening its budget portfolio over the past few months, thanks to the likes ofVivo Z1xandVivo S1both in India and its home country. They seem to be doing well as the Chinese giant is looking to launch another budget smartphone, the Vivo S5 in China later this month. The company has beenteasingthe arrival of a new smartphone on Weibo for a couple of weeks now, with the letter S, hinting at the arrival of the much-rumored Vivo S5.
Nov. 1, 2019
Apple Airpods Pro Teardown Shows They Are Impossible to Repair
A teardown of the recently-launched AirPods Pro has confirmed that they are just as difficult to repair as their predecessors.Performed by iFixit, the teardown shows that the pods are made partly with recyclable materials, but remain as un-repairable as ever due to size and build process, which includes copious amounts of glue to hold everything together. Awarding the noise-canceling buds an absolute‘0 out of 10’ on the repairability scale, iFixit said:“While theoretically semi-serviceable, the “non-modular, glued-together design and lack of replacement parts makes repair both impractical and uneconomical”.
Nov. 1, 2019
Apple TV+ Now Streaming in India: Pricing, Supported Devices and More
After being officiallyunveiled last March, Apple TV+ is finally available to users around the world, including in India. The Cupertino giant has already released trailers for a whole host of shows and original programming across a wide range of genres, and is expected to compete with established streaming services, such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos and theupcoming Disney+. In case you’re interested to know more about Apple TV+, here’s what you can look forward to:
Nov. 1, 2019
Global Smartphone Shipments Grow 1% in Q3 2019; Samsung Leads the Pack
Well, Samsung continues to reign supreme and sits at the top of the list with around 79 million handsets shipped in the third quarter. Canalys believes the growing popularity ofGalaxy A-series, which replaced the J-series, and the flagship Note 10 series has helped Samsung bag the pole position. In an official press release, Rushabh Doshi, Canalys Research Director stated,“5G is the next battleground for Samsung. If Samsung moves faster than Qualcomm, it can win the race to mid-range smartphones with 5G.
Nov. 1, 2019
Google Confirms It’s Acquiring Fitbit for $2.1 Billion
Reports of Googlelooking to acquirepopular wearable company Fitbit made their way to the Internet earlier this week. Well, the rumors have been proven true. Google has today taken to itsofficial blogto confirm the acquisition of Fitbit, a move which it states will be helpful in furthering the Wear OS, as well as Made by Google hardware ecosystem. James Park, the co-founder and CEO of Fitbitcommentson the acquisition,“Google is an ideal partner to advance our mission.
Nov. 1, 2019
Google Maps ‘Incognito Mode’ Rolling Out on Android: Here’s How to Enable it
After beingrolled out to YouTubeearlier this year, Google Maps is the next app from the search giantto get the ‘Incognito Mode’that the company hopes will reassure users about their privacy while using the company’s apps and services. Believed to have been firstspotted by Android Police, the launch of the new feature was officially announced by the company through anofficial poston the Google Maps support forums earlier this week. The feature is already available on my device, which is runningGoogle Maps v10.
Nov. 1, 2019
Hackers Used ‘Trojanized’ Tor Browser to Steal Bitcoins
Researchers at cyber-security firm, ESET, have discovered what they called a ‘trojanised’ version of the open-source Tor Browser that they say has been infused with malware to steal bitcoin from users. According tothe report, the nefarious campaign has been running unnoticed for‘many years’, and has been successful in stealing up to $40,000 worth of Bitcoins, largely from Russian-speaking usersbrowsing the deep web. According to ESET senior malware researcher, Anton Cherepanov,“This malware lets the criminals behind this campaign see what website the victim is currently visiting.
Nov. 1, 2019
How to Add Custom Glyphs to Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad
Apple offers a handful of default glyphs for Shortcuts. For most users, those predefined goodies are more than enough for basic customization. But those (like me) who love to personalize their stuff with a unique design, may find the collection below par. And this is where the need to add custom glyphs to Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad arises. So, if you would like to give some personal touch to your shortcut icons but don’t know where to begin, let me guide you through.
Nov. 1, 2019
How to Enable Fingerprint Lock on WhatsApp on Android
My work requires me to use both Android and iOS devices and I love both the operating systems equally. And that’s why I hate it when developers treat Android like a lesser operating system. WhatsApp has been doing it for a while now even though a majority of its users use Android smartphones. Gripes aside, I am happy that the company is at least bringing the new features to their Android app rather than completely abandoning it like some developers do.
Nov. 1, 2019
Indian Government Asks Twitter for Information on 474 Accounts
In total, 1,268 Twitter accounts were specified for information requests and 2,484 accounts for removal requests from India. The information request“data includes the number of government requests received for account information, as well as the percentage of requests we complied with in whole or in part from India”, said Twitter. Information requests from the US government continued to make up the highest percentage of legal requests for account information. During the reporting period, 29 percent of all global requests for account information originated within the US (2,120 demands for 4,150 accounts).
Nov. 1, 2019
Apex Legends Will Come to Mobile and PlayStation 5, Confirms EA
Speaking at the event, Wilson said:“With the Apex Legends community now growing pass 70 million players, we’re focused on expanding to mobile new platforms and new geographies, as well as launching and Apex competitive gaming program that we’ll share details on soon”. He also said the title will be available on PS5 once it launches. Wilson also spoke at length about how the company is expanding the development team toadd new featuresto the game on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Nov. 1, 2019
Mi Watch Will Support Standalone Music Playback, Confirms Xiaomi
Ahead of its official launch next week, theupcoming Mi Watchis being teased by Xiaomi almost on a daily basis, revealing more details about what will be the company’s first Mi-branded smartwatch. While the Chinese tech giant had earlier given us a glimpse of the upcoming device bysharing a bunch of official renders, it has now confirmed that it will also support standalone music playback. The confirmation came from Xiaomi’s IoT sub-brand, MiJia, which took to Weibo on Thursday to reveal:“The Xiaomi smartwatch can download, collect, and play music through headphones and amplifiers.
Nov. 1, 2019
Motorola Razr Folding Phone Shown off in Leaked Images
Want to go back to simpler times and savor the joy of playing with a flip phone? Well, it seems your wish will soon come true as Motorola is resurrecting its Moto razr flip phone brand with its first-ever foldable smartphone. It will simply be called Motorola razr (yes, RAZR in small caps unlike the old days) and we’ve got a first look at this much-awaited device. All thanks to Internet’s most reliable tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), we have received a number of leaked renders for theMotorola razr, which will finally beunveiled on 13th Novembernext month.
Nov. 1, 2019
New Lithium-ion Battery Will See Electric Vehicles Charging in Just 10 Minutes
While some scientists are working on alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, looking for the solution in graphene structures, others are working to improve the existing technology. I recently came across a study in the journalJoule, which talks about a new Li-ion battery design that will enableelectric vehicles to add charge equal to 200 milesin just 10 minutes. Developed by researchers over at The Pennsylvania State University, the new lithium-ion battery design uses elevated temperature to increase reaction rate and quickly charge up the battery.
Nov. 1, 2019
WhatsApp’s Fingerprint Unlock Feature Finally Exits Beta on Android
WhatsApp eliminated the need for third-party apps to safeguard messages from prying eyes by adding biometric authentication to its messaging platform. It was initially made available to iPhone users, enabling users to lock the app with Touch ID or Face ID. This feature has now finally trickled down to Android as well. The messaging giant had been testing the “fingerprint lock” feature on Android for quite some time, but it’s been accessible only on the beta build.
Nov. 1, 2019
Instagram Looking to Shutter App That Lets You Stalk Your Partner
Instagram recently nixed the “Following” tab to bring the focus back on user privacy and not allow your followers to see what you like or who you follow on the well-known photo-sharing app. Well, it was close to stalking and now a creepy app called Like Patrol (could you pick a more cringey name?) plans to bring back this feature back to the masses but might not be able to.
Oct. 31, 2019
1.3 Million Indian Credit/Debit Card Details up for Sale on the Dark Web
Nearly 1.3 million debit and credit card data of Indian banking customers are reportedly available for open sale on the Dark Web.According to ZDNet, the info is available on Joker’s Stash – one of the oldest card shops on the dark web and a known hub for hackers to sell card dumps. As per the report, the aggregate data can fetch up to a whopping $130 million (around Rs. 900 crore) for cybercriminals.
Oct. 31, 2019
Apex Legends Will Get a Temporary ‘Two-Player’ Format From November 5
As can be seen from the tweet below, the two-player mode will go live from Tuesday, November 5th, and will be a departure from the strict three-person format that has been the norm from Day-1. While the game did getoccasional, limited-time solo events, this is the first time that two-member teams are being introduced since the game’s launch back in February, largely to satisfy persistent demands from players. Starting next week, for a limited time, it takes ✌.
Oct. 31, 2019
Apple Q4 Revenues Hit All-Time High Following Record Sales in India, US
“Despite the tough compare, we generated an all-time revenue record for Mac in the US and in India and a fourth quarter revenue record in Japan”, Luca Maestri, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, told analysts over the earnings call late Wednesday.“More than half of the customers purchasing Macs during the quarter were new to Mac, and the active installed base of Macs again reached a new all-time high”, he added.
Oct. 31, 2019
Apple TV+ to be Bundled With $4.99 Apple Music Student Subscription
The news is believed to have been first reported by Academy Award-nominated actress, Hailee Steinfeld,on her Instagram page. Subscribed separately, Apple TV+ will cost $4.99 per month, while Apple Music comes with a price-tag of $9.99 a month per device for regular subscribers or $14.99 for the Family Plan. The student plan bundle is only a limited period offer, but Apple is yet to announce a concrete end date. In case you don’t know it already, Apple TV+ will officially launch in the UStomorrow, November 1st.
Oct. 31, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Global Launch Set for November 14
Xiaomi islaunchingthe much-rumored Mi CC9 Pro smartphone in China on November 5 next week, expanding on the youth-focusedMi CC9 lineupthat was unveiled earlier this year. However, it will become available in international markets within the next 10 days, rebranded as the Mi Note 10. Yes, the rumors about the launch of Mi Note 10 were indeed true andXiaomi Polandhas taken to its Facebook page to confirm that the device launches on November 14.
Oct. 31, 2019
How to Fix Bluetooth Issues in iOS 13 on iPhone and iPad
When “WiFi disconnects when iPhone is locked” issue surfaced recently in iOS 13, we didn’t find the problem surprising as Wi-Fi issues have been (kind of) chronic problems on iPhones and iPads for several years. And guess what, days after we dealt with one long-existing problem, another one has cropped up. As you might have already guessed, many users have run into Bluetooth issues in iOS 13, which has been labeled as one of the most unstable iOS updates ever – despite the rapid adoption.
Oct. 31, 2019
iPhone 12 to Have 5nm Processor, Qualcomm’s X55 5G Modem: Report
Apple isall set to launch its first 5G iPhonesnext year, and a new report out of Japan now claims that they will ship withQualcomm’s X55 5G modemunder-the-hood. According to multiple sources quoted by theNikkei Asian Review, at least three of the devices the company will launch next year, will ship with 5G connectivity.“It will be the first time Apple introduces 5G iPhones … There will be three of them and the company has set an aggressive sales target”, said one of them.
Oct. 31, 2019
ipstack: The Best Way to Geolocate and Identify Website Visitors
The internet has turned the world into a global marketplace. Now, not only you can sell your products in your local region, but anywhere in the world. It’s especially true for software products that can be delivered to customers with just a push of the button. While this is great, it also opens a lot of challenges. One of the biggest challenges that come with serving a global market is the inability to identify your customers.
Oct. 31, 2019
LG, Qualcomm to Jointly Develop ‘webOS Auto’ In-Car Infotainment Platform
If neither Android Auto nor Apple CarPlay is your cup of tea, you’ll be happy to know that the in-car infotainment sector has got a new entrant. South Korean tech giant, LG Electronics, and US chipmaker, Qualcomm, have announced a tie-up to develop LG’s ‘webOS Auto’ into a full-fledged in-vehicle infotainment system that can take on the incumbents from Google and Apple at their own game. In case you don’t know it already, LG’s webOS Auto is a Linux-powered platform which leverages the former’s expertise in vehicle infotainment for the next generation of connected automobiles.
Oct. 31, 2019
“Unremovable” Android Malware xHelper Has Infected 45,000 Devices
Over the past couple of years, reports of malware affecting Android devices have skyrocketed. We’ve had theAgent Smith malware,ZooPark,QR code apps that were actually malware,Skygofree, and just so many others. Now, there’s yet another strain of malware affecting Android devices, and this one, reports suggest, is basically unremovable. The xHelper malware basically gets installed in situations where users are trying to sideload untrusted apps using fishy websites. The sideloaded app installs the malware on the device, after which it can do whatever the developers want it to do.
Oct. 31, 2019
Samsung Launches Galaxy Labs; an App Suite to Help Optimize Your Phone
ThoughOneUI 2is set to bring along a number of changes to Samsung’s Galaxy phones, the company has today released a new suite of device optimization apps. Dubbed Galaxy Labs, it’s offering users access to 4 apps, including a file restoration app, battery tracker and optimizer, and an app booster. All of these four apps live under Galaxy Labs, similar to the “Device Care” feature on the company’s OneUI-powered devices. Let’s talk about each service under this app, starting with File Guardian.
Oct. 31, 2019
Google Search Will ‘Soon’ Stop Indexing Flash Content
“If you used Flash in your Google Ads campaigns, you’ll need to upgrade to HTML5 … If you already have Flash ads uploaded to Google Ads, we highly recommend that you create new responsive ads instead. Alternatively, you can upload HTML5 ads that you create in Google Web Designer or on your own directly into Google Ads”, said the company to its advertising partners, notifying them of the impending change.
Oct. 31, 2019
Vodafone May Exit India Because of Mounting Losses: Report
British telecom giant, Vodafone, is reportedly looking to exit the Indian market amidst mounting losses and an eroding subscriber base. The final straw for the company is believed to be the recent Supreme Court verdict that determined the firm owes the Indian government more than Rs. 28,000 crore in outstanding taxes, penalties and interest. In a press release following the aforementioned judgement, Vodafone Idea said it might ask the government for a waiver on the interest and penalties, because it might otherwise have serious financial implications for the company.
Oct. 31, 2019
WhatsApp Confirms Indian Journalists, Activists Were Spied on By Israeli Hackers
Just yesterday, WhatsApp revealed that an Israeli cyber-surveillance giant attempted to snoop on Indian journalists and human rights activists. The messaging giant sued NSO Group, the firm for carrying out the cyber-attack but has now confirmed that an Isreali state-of-the-art spyware, called Pegasus, was used in the attack. WhatsApp has disclosed that Pegasus was used in the snooping attack, only a day afterfiling a lawsuitin the U.S Federal Court in San Francisco.
Oct. 31, 2019
WhatsApp Pay Will Soon Launch in India, Says Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook is inching closer to launchmuch-anticipated WhatsApp Payin India and will soon have a positive news to share, the company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said. Data compliance issues and regulations havekept WhatsApp Pay launch in abeyancefor quite some time, despite a successful test run of the payments service with one million users in the country. “We have our test going in India. The test really shows that a lot of people are going to want to use this product.
Oct. 31, 2019
Windows 10 Insider Build 19013 Adds Power Toys, New Kaomoji, and More
While PowerRename makes it possible for users to rename files in bulk, the FancyZones feature lets you drag apps into defined target positions on your PC. You can take a close look at the FancyZones featureright here. Apart from this, the Windows subsystem for Linux (WSL) has bagged a major update. It will now free up memory for the system when it’s no longer required by the Linux virtual machine. Earlier, the VM would use more memory if needed, but didn’t shrink back down when its use was met.
Oct. 31, 2019
Twitter Will Ban All Political Ads Unlike Facebook, Says CEO Jack Dorsey
Twitter is to ban all political advertising worldwide, saying that the reach of such messages ‘should be earned, not bought’.“While internet advertising is incredibly powerful and very effective for commercial advertisers, that power brings significant risks to politics”, company CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Social media rival Facebook recently ruled out a ban on political ads. The ban will be enforced from November 22, with full details released by November 15.
Oct. 31, 2019
PUBG Mobile Season 10 Details Leaked: New Skins, Weapons, and More
PUBG Mobile is currently on Season 9 of the Royale Pass, but details about the next season have already started leaking out. The leak comes courtesy of YouTuber “Mr. Ghost Gaming” who posted a video (that you can check outhere) on their YouTube channel showing off the things coming to the popular battle royale game on smartphones. 1. Season 10 Theme According to the leak, the overall theme in Season 10 is going to feature a very desert-like look, with rewards that are themed around the same thing.
Oct. 30, 2019
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Login From Multiple Devices Simultaneously
Reiterating theirearlier claimabout an upcoming WhatsApp functionality that would enable people to use the same account on multiple devices simultaneously, prolific WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo(WABetaInfo), has now said that the feature is already in the works, with the company developing“a new method to assign keys to specific devices”. The new, cross-platform feature should enable people to use the same WhatsApp account on Android, iOS, iPadOS and Windows simultaneously. According to tweets posted late last evening (see below), chats will be still end-to-end encrypted for those choosing to take advantage of the functionality.
Oct. 30, 2019
DJI Mavic Mini Goes Official; Could Land in India Really Soon
DJI is probably the most renowned name in the drone industry. The company may have created its name with the Phantom series in the past but has recently started focusing its efforts towards slimming down the form factor of its drones. The latest entrant in this journey has to be today’s much-rumored, much-anticipated release – theMavic Mini. DJI Mavic Mini: Specs and Features Mavic Mini is the“lightest and smallest drone”that DJI has ever built.
Oct. 30, 2019
How to Manage Messages on iPhone and iPad using Two-Finger Tap Gesture
If you are using iOS 13, you would most probably be aware of thethree-finger gesturesthat make it pretty easy to copy, cut, paste and undo/redo text. But I bet the two-finger tap gestures, which work elegantly inside Apple’s stock messaging app, may have slipped through your radar. In fact, I had also almost given them a miss until I stumbled upon them a couple of days back. Finding them quite neat, I thought it would be cool to write a short piece about how to edit messages on iPhone and iPad with two-finger tap gestures.
Oct. 30, 2019
India Second Most Sleep-Deprived Nation After Japan, Says Fitbit
A new report released by Fitbit claims that India is the second most sleep-deprived country with an average night sleep of 7 hours and 1 minute, while Japan is the most sleep-deprived nation globally, with users registering barely 6 hours and 47 minutes of sleep per night. On the other end of the spectrum, people in Ireland apparently get the highest amount of average nightly sleep at 7 hours and 57 minutes.
Oct. 30, 2019
iPhone 12 to Come with 120Hz Display: Report
Apple’s current iPhone 11 lineup comes with 60Hz displays, which has been the de facto standard of the smartphone industry over the years, although various Android vendors have recently started using 90Hz and 120Hz panels on their phones as a differentiating factor. High-refresh-rate panels are believed to enhance the user experience by improving touch responsiveness and making the scrolling and swiping feel more fluid. They also make for a smoother gaming experience.
Oct. 30, 2019
List of All the AirPods Pro Supported iPhones, iPads, and iPods
As predicted by rumor mills, Apple has launchedAirPods Pro($249) with an all-new design. Boasting active noise cancellation with transparency mode, a high-dynamic-range amplifier, H1 chip (also found on AirPods 2), and super comfy ergonomic profile, Apple’s wireless earphones look primed to deliver top-notch music listening and hands-free calling experience. Just in case you are gearing to buy these wireless earphones, let me tell you that they don’t support many older yet capable iPhones, unlike their cheaper siblings.
Oct. 30, 2019
Mi Watch Shown off in Hands-on Video; Runs MIUI for Watch
Xiaomi has not onlyconfirmedbut also given us aclose lookat what its first smartwatch, the Mi Watch, is going to look like in official renders posted on Weibo. And well, we know that it’s an Apple Watch lookalike with a squarish design and digital crown. However, the company has today published a hands-on video that shows off the UI and apps baked in this smartwatch. As you can see in the video below, a press on the digital crown opens what looks like an app drawer.
Oct. 30, 2019
Mobile Charges May Soon Increase in India as TRAI Mulls Fixing Floor Tariff
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is said to be working on fixing a floor tariff for data and voice calls to help mitigate some of the challenges facing the industry. According toa report from Telecom Talk, the move is part of a wider government initiative to bring relief to the telecom industry amidst persistent complaints from operators about spiraling costs and falling revenues. The immediate trigger for the impending decision is the recent Supreme Court verdict that ordered telecom companies in the country to pay combined dues of almost Rs.
Oct. 30, 2019
Nvidia Unveils GeForce GTX 1660/1650 Super Mid-Range GPUs
Nvidia has officially announced theGeForce GTX 1650 SuperandGeForce GTX 1660 Supergraphics cards for PC gamers. Aimed at the mainstream market, the 1660 Super comes with the same TU116 GPU as the standard GTX 1660, but includes faster, 14Gbps GDDR6 memory, replacing the 8Gbps GDDR5 technology. It also comes with an increased 125Watt TDP to accommodate the increased power needs. Other tech specs remains identical to the standard 1660, including 1408 CUDA cores, a core clock of 1530Mhz and a 192-bit memory Bus width.
Oct. 30, 2019
Oppo to Launch Dual-Mode 5G Phone by the End of 2019
Representing Oppo at the event earlier this month, Tang shared his insights on the current state of 5G and the future products, applications and cutting-edge experiences set to be enabled by the next-generation of connectivity.“The unrelenting efforts from OPPO and other industry peers have paved the way for the rapid adoption of 5G, with users in select countries and regions already becoming early adopters of OPPO’s 5G smartphones”, Tang said in a statement.
Oct. 30, 2019
PS4 is the Second Best-selling Console; Outselling the Original PlayStation
While we await the launch of the PlayStation 5, which has beenconfirmedto arrive late next year, Sony today achieved yet another milestone in the gaming console space. The company haspublishedits second quarterly earnings report and it reveals that PS4 (or PlayStation 4) has outsold the original PlayStation console to become the second best-selling console in Sony’s portfolio. While this may be the bitter-sweet truth, the Sony PS4 lineup is still one of the most powerful consoles and already has a number of hyped games in the pipeline including Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, The Last of Us Part 2, and more.
Oct. 30, 2019
PUBG Mobile Upgrades Its Anti-Cheat System with Real-Time Detection
One of the most popular mobile games, PUBG Mobile, has been fighting cheaters and hackers for quite some time now. It has been penalizing them with the Pan Ban, awarding a harsher10-year banto such individuals since the start of October. Well, Tencent is now putting a new anti-cheat system in place that willuse advanced real-time detectionto identify the hackers and kick them out of the game right away, even if they’re in the middle of a game.
Oct. 30, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Receiving Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Stable Update in India
Earlier last week, Xiaomistarted rolling outthe much-awaited MIUI 11 update in India, kicking off the update cycle with the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20 in beta. Theinitial batchof Redmi phones all haven’t received the MIUI 11 update, but the Chinese giant is rushing the rollout to its flagship Redmi K20 Pro ahead of its scheduled rollout timeline. As per numerous reports onTwitterandMi Community forums, Redmi K20 Pro users in India have started receiving the MIUI 11 stable update.
Oct. 30, 2019
Samsung Just Showed off a New Foldable Concept
Samsung’sGalaxy Foldmay have narrowly averted becoming a debacle as big as the Galaxy Note 7, thanks to the fact thatflaws were discoveredbefore the phone went on sale to the public, forcing the company todelay the phone’s launch, but the company isn’t shying away from its folding technology. If anything, it looks like the South Korean giant is going to push even harder to get more folding phones out the gate in the coming time.
Oct. 30, 2019
Samsung Shows off the Galaxy Home Mini Before Official Launch
While we were waiting for the Galaxy Home to land in the market, rumors that Samsung has abandoned the bigger speaker for a smaller alternativedubbed “Galaxy Home Mini”started flooding the Internet. Well, the Korean giant has today confirmed the rumors bydisplaying the Galaxy Home Miniat its developer conference being held in San Jose, California.Image Courtesy:Android Authority Galaxy Home Mini has been pictured by numerous publications, who were present at the conference and it’s in line with the leaks from back in May.
Oct. 30, 2019
Samsung’s Latest Premium Laptops Come with QLED Panels
If one of the first things that come to your mind when thinking about Samsung are smartphones, I completely understand. We’re in the same boat, you and I. However, Samsung makes a lot of other stuff, and today, the company has announced two new premium laptops aimed at professionals and creatives, and they are absolutely packed with features. The Galaxy Book Flex and the Galaxy Book Ion are the latest premium laptops from Samsung, and they are loaded with features that professionals, and users who need high performance on-the-go will appreciate.
Oct. 30, 2019
The Moto 360 Has Been Resurrected; But Not By Motorola
Yes, you are reading that right. The Moto 360 smartwatch has been launched in a new avatar but it’s not made by Motorola, the company owned by Lenovo. Instead, this once popular smartwatch has been resurrected by consumer electronics company eBuyNow, which we will talk about in a while. But, let’s get back to the Moto 360 smartwatch for now. Well, Android Wear never truly took off the way it was anticipated and even Wear OS – a rebranded attempt at the wearable platform is nearing a slow death.
Oct. 30, 2019
WhatsApp Sues Israeli Firm for Alleged Cyber-Attacks Targeting Journalists
WhatsApp has filed a lawsuit against Israeli cyber-surveillance company, NSO Group, for allegedly carrying out a series of cyber-attacks that infected devices with malicious software earlier this year. As per the court filing, the NSO Group“developed their malware in order to access messages and other communications after they were decrypted on target devices”. The attacks reportedly took place during a 14-day period from the end of April to the middle of May, although, the Israeli firm denies any role in the hackings.
Oct. 30, 2019
15 Best Mi TV Features and Tips You Should Know
After conquering the smartphone industry in India, Xiaomi has become the market leader in the TV segment as well. The new Mi TV 4X models launched during this festive season are easily one of the best smart TVs you can buy right now. So, if you have got a new Mi TV, you should know what new features it brings over non-smart TVs and how you can customize it to your own liking.
Oct. 29, 2019
AirPods Pro Announced for $249, Available Starting October 30
Apple has finally announced the longrumouredAirPods Pro— an updated, more powerful, and feature-packed version of the regular AirPods and AirPods 2. The AirPods Pro come in a new design, and now also feature earbuds for a better, more secure in-ear fit than the regular AirPods. There are also a bunch of new features here, including, active noise cancellation. AirPods Pro Features Active Noise Cancellation The AirPods Pro are fitted with two microphones (one facing outwards and another facing inwards) that allow the earphones to analyse environmental and ambient sound, and then perform noise cancellation trickery to remove that disturbance.
Oct. 29, 2019
Apple Removes 17 Malware Apps by Gujarat-based Developer
Apple has removed seventeen apps developed by a Gujarat-based developer from the App Store after suspecting them to be infected with clickware meant to increase advertising revenue. Believed to have been first reported by cyber security company, Wandera, the apps were published on the App Store byAppAspect Technologies, but are no longer available for download. According to the Wandera researchers, the apps were connecting to a“known command and control (C&C) server to simulate user interactions in order to fraudulently collect ad revenue”.
Oct. 29, 2019
Google Home, Home Mini Speakers Get ‘Stereo Pairing’ Option
The original Google Home and Home Mini speakers are finally getting a feature that has been a persistent demand from users – the ability to set them up in pairs to get stereo sound.According to Android Police, users will now be able to enable the feature in both the aforementioned devices byactivating the new ‘Speaker Pair’ optionon the ‘Settings’ page in the Google Home app. To set up the stereo pairing, users will simply have to open the app and select the speaker they want to pair, tap on the settings cog and scroll down on the resultant page to select the ‘speaker pair’ option.
Oct. 29, 2019
Google RCS Finally Working in India
It seems that Google has been working on RCS for as long as I can remember. The company has had many setbacks and delays in rolling out RCS messaging on Android, partly due to issues with getting carriers on board. Well, according to reports, RCS is now finally working in India, and there’s some interesting stuff here. For one, Google has decided to kind-of circumvent carriers completely by baking in RCS to its Messages app, and reportedly, any Android user can enable RCS in the Google Messages app regardless of the carrier they are on.
Oct. 29, 2019
Google Reportedly Trying to Acquire Fitbit
As ifrumoursabout aPixel Watchweren’tenough already, Google is now reportedly in talks to buy one of Apple Watch’s biggest competitors — Fitbit. The report comes from Reuters (viaThe Verge), and while there is no confirmation that a deal is definitely on the books, the company’s interest in Fitbit may well be a definite sign that it’s working on some sort of a smartwatch at the very least. Earlier this year in January, Google acquired “some technology” from Fossil — one of the few WearOS watchmakers that are actually worthwhile — for $40 million.
Oct. 29, 2019
How to Disable Auto Play Message Effects and Video Previews in iOS 13
For a fun-filled iMessaging experience, I have always loved using screen and bubble effects on the iPhone. The message effects add that extra flavor to conversation that I love. What’s more, they also play automatically to greet you with colorful bubbles, gorgeous confetti, or the ever-adorable heart. But then again, everything has two sides: pros and cons. And probably the biggest (if any) downside of these cool auto-play effects is that they can quickly eat into plenty of battery of your device.
Oct. 29, 2019
How to Enable RCS Messaging on Your Android Phone
RCS, the next generation of SMS protocol, finally seems to be coming to users. Boasting a slew of notable features like high-res photo & file sharing, secure payment, location sharing, and more, Rich Communication Services has got enough impressive goodies to replace the old-fashioned SMS messages with a richer and more versatile text-message system. That said, RCS (also known as SMS+) is still embroiled into a rather complicated career and its dependency on carriers is preventing the advanced messaging from being available to everyone across the world.
Oct. 29, 2019
How to Get Dark Mode on Older Android Devices
Android 10 brings dark mode to Android smartphones. It’s a feature that users have been clamoring for and I am glad that it’s finally here. However, the sad part is that most Android phones on the market today won’t get the Android 10 update anytime soon. And if your phone is not on the update list, then you are out of luck. That’s why we always try to find out alternative methods to bring new Android features to older Android devices.
Oct. 29, 2019
iOS 13.2 Lets You Change Video Resolution from the Camera App on iPhone 11
The iPhone 11 is one of the best camera phones so far, even managing to match up (and in some cases beat) the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. That’s especially true in terms of shooting videos, where the iPhone’s quality is almost unmatched across smartphones. However, one of the biggest complaints people had with the iPhone in terms of shooting videos was the sheer amount of work it took to achieve something as simple as changing the video resolution.
Oct. 29, 2019
Samsung’s New Software Update Brings Front Camera Slow Motion Videos to the Galaxy S10
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update to the devices in the Galaxy S10 series in some countries including Germany and Switzerland. The update brings the front camera slow-motion video feature similar to Apple’s “Slofies”. The update also adds Auto Hotspot, a feature that lets you share your internet connection with other Samsung smartphones logged in with the same Samsung account. Media and Devices buttons have been added to the notification panel to make it easy for users to control devices like TV.
Oct. 29, 2019
Latest WhatsApp Beta Brings Dark Mode to the Preview Widget
WhatsApp has beenworking on a Dark Modefor what seems to be an eternity, but while the feature itself still remains elusive for now, the Facebook-owned company has revealed a snippet of what’s to come by introducing adark-themed preview widget on Android. The new widget is available inWhatsApp beta v2.19.309, which is currently available on the Google Play Store. As can be seen from the screenshot below, it is more of a ‘night blue’ color rather than the full AMOLED dark mode that most users would have ideally wanted.
Oct. 29, 2019
Mi CC9 Pro With 108MP Camera to Launch November 5, Confirms Xiaomi
Following the launch of theCC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Editionsmartphones in China earlier this year, Xiaomi is all set to unveil the Mi CC9 Pro next month. Whileearlier reportshad leaked most of the tech specs of the upcoming device, Xiaomi’s founder and CEO, Lei Jun, has now officially confirmed some of those leaks through an officialpost on Weibo. The company has also confirmed that the phone will be unveiled at a press even on November 5th, where the company is also expected to launch the Mi TV 5 series and an all-new smartwatch.
Oct. 29, 2019
Netflix Confirms it is Testing Variable Playback Speed on Android
As part of its efforts to bring some of the standard features of rival streaming platforms to its own service, Netflix is experimenting with a new feature that enables viewers to watch movies at up to 1.5 times the usual speed. Believed to have been firstspotted by Android Police, the development has since been confirmed by the streaming giant, although, it says the feature is still in the experimental stage, and might not even be rolled out eventually.
Oct. 29, 2019
iOS 13.2 Reveals Apple’s Tile-competitor May be Named ‘AirTag’
Since before the iPhone event in September this year, we’ve been hearing rumours and reports about Apple introducing its own tile-like tracking device. The device wasspotted in beta builds for iOS 13, and now, references have been spotted in the stable release for iOS 13.2. 9to5Mac spotted these references in iOS 13.2 to a device named “AirTag” which, it now seems could be the name Apple chooses to go with for its tracking devices.
Oct. 29, 2019
Serpstack: The Real-Time and Accurate Google Search Results API
Manually tracking SERP results is next to impossible as they vary highly depending on the search query, the origin of queries, and a plethora of other factors. Also, the number of listing in a single search query is so high that manual tracking makes no sense at all. Serpstack, on the other hand, is an automated Google Search Results API that can automatically scrape real-time and accurate SERP results data and present it in an easy to consume format.
Oct. 29, 2019
Spotify Hits 248 Million Global Users, Thanks to Rapid Growth in India
In apress releaseearlier today, Spotify said that its operations in India“outperformed our forecast by 30% this quarter. This momentum was driven by a number of factors including the launch of our first broad-based marketing campaign, ‘Sunte Ja’ (Listen On), since launch in February”. As for its global business, the company said:“Net subscriber growth exceeded our expectations and was led by strong performance in both Family Plan and Student Plan. All other product offerings were mostly in line with expectations”.
Oct. 29, 2019
WhatsApp for iOS will No Longer Show Notification Badges on Muted Chats
WhatsApp’s latest update for iOS changes the way notification badges appear for WhatsApp on iPhones. Until now, a notification badge used to appear for muted individual chats and group chats but with the latest update having version number 2.19.110, WhatsApp will not show notification badges for muted conversations on the app icon at all. “Muted chats will no longer display notification badges on the app icon when you receive new messages.
Oct. 29, 2019
Xiaomi Is Crowdfunding the Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2
Xiaomi has started a crowdfunding campaign for the latest addition to its range of smart home products – the Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2. The product is now available to buy through the Mi Store for a limited time. The Mi Smart Bedside Lamp 2 is a12W lampcapable of producing16 million colorsin 400 Lumens. The color temperature of the lamp varies from 1700K to 6500K. The color and brightness of the lamp can be adjusted through the Mi Home app.
Oct. 29, 2019
Xiaomi Shares Official Renders for the Upcoming Mi Watch
Earlier today we covered news that Xiaomi is working on a new smartwatch which isscheduled to be launched next week. Now, the official Mijia Weibo account has shared renders of the upcoming “Mi Watch” showing off its design in its entirety along with some key features of the watch. According to images shared on Weibo, the Mi Watch will come in a very Apple Watch-like design, although it looks to be more boxy on the sides (hopefully there’ll be a bigger battery here).
Oct. 29, 2019
YouTube Music Gets Siri Integration, Desktop App, and a Widget
YouTube is constantly adding new features to make its music streaming service better. Over the weekend, YouTube Music gained support for three features –Siri integration, adesktop app, and anAndroid widget. With the new Siri integration, YouTube Music users can simply ask Siri to play music from their favorite artists on YouTube Music. Siri will then seamlessly start playing the music accordingly, thanks to iOS 13. The desktop app the company has added is not a dedicated standalone application.
Oct. 29, 2019
Xiaomi’s WearOS Smartwatch “Mi Watch” to Launch next week
Xiaomi is doing well in the wearable market, thanks to its fitness bands. Last month, we heard that the Chinese smartphone giant is reportedly working on asmartwatch powered by WearOSand now, an official teaser image posted on Weibo confirms that this alleged smartwatch would be unveiled next week. The teaser image hints that Xiaomi’s upcoming smartwatch would possibly come with arectangular design with rounded corners, similar to Apple Watch’s design. Even the watch crown is placed similar to the position of Apple Watch’s crown as you can see in the teaser image below.
Oct. 28, 2019
Ford’s Mustang Inspired All Electric SUV Is Coming on November 17
The automaker has teased the range of the upcoming electric SUV on adedicated webpage. The company predicts an EPA-estimated range of at least 300 miles with this one. Ford’s upcoming SUV isrumored to be pricedaround $40,000 for the base version and around $60,000 for the long-range model. However, we will find that out soon officially from the brand now that the launch date of the vehicle has been announced. As always, this electric vehicle will utilize the advantage of theFordPass charging network, which is said to be North America’s largest electric vehicle public charging network.
Oct. 28, 2019
Google’s New Neural Networks Might Predict Smells
While AI has a wide variety of applications, detecting smells was certainly not one. This is about to change as Google is developing graph neural networks capable of identifying molecules and predicting smells. From the available data set, the researchers used two-thirds of it to train the AI and the rest to test the efficiency of the AI. After the testing, the researchers noted that the neural network was able to identify the smell of a molecule based on its structure.
Oct. 28, 2019
OnePlus Collaborates with Snapchat to Celebrate Diwali with AR Lens
Snapchat has brought a new AR landmarker lens for the second time this month. Last week, we saw thecollaboration with Spotifyfor a Diwali lens and now, the camera-centric messaging platform has teamed up with OnePlus for celebrating Diwali with a new lens. “Building on ‘One World. One Family. OnePlus’ campaign, we collaborated with Snapchat to bring alive the festival of lights to our Indian diaspora spread across the world,” said Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India.
Oct. 28, 2019
TCL’s Latest Foldable Phone Prototype Has Dual Hinges
TCL has a new foldable phone prototype that follows a dual-hinge design. Yes, this foldable phone will fold in three parts unlike the unidirectional folding mechanism seen on Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X. The company sentCNETan early prototype of this upcoming foldable phone which revealed the design language and the details regarding the folding mechanism adopted on the phone. Notably, the two hinges present in this TCL prototype folds and unfolds in a zigzag fashion, thanks to the DragonHinge system.
Oct. 27, 2019
Indian Startup Community Prefers WhatsApp over Slack and Telegram
Communication is the key in any business and it can either make or break a company especially in its early stages. With modern advancements in technology, there is no doubt that the platforms for communication has expanded. In the meantime, a dilemma for choosing a platform that suits the best for the community has arisen. In a recent tweet by Vijay Anand – founder and CEO of Startup Centre, WhatsApp seems to be the preferred channel for Indian startups.
Oct. 27, 2019
MS Dhoni Is the Most Dangerous Celebrity to Lookup Online in India : McAfee Report
Popular computer security software firm McAfee released its annual list of the most dangerous celebrities to perform a web search on, leading users to malicious websites earlier this week. Notably,M.S. Dhoni– the former Indian cricket captain topped the list. The second place is occupied by a famous cricketer as well and it is none other thanSachin Tendulkar. The winner of the reality TV show Bigg Boss 8 –Gautam Gulaticame third in the list followed by Bollywood celebritySunny Leone.
Oct. 27, 2019
This App Lets You Tweak and Customize Your Smartphone
While there are a lot of methods to completely tweak and personalize an Android smartphone, there exists an app named Cometin that allows you to make some useful customizations that would improve your smartphone usage experiencewithout rooting your phone. Cometin is an Android app that contains a collection of features in the form of modules, making use of Google’s Dynamic Modules feature. Implementing features as modules makes it easier for the developer to organize & deliver future updates and helps the user to download only the features he/she wants.
Oct. 27, 2019
This Startup Wants to Run a Car on Water and Alcohol
While the automobile industry is gradually moving to electric vehicles, a company named MayMaan Research claims to have developed a system that allows a normal piston engine to operate with just water and alcohol. According to the company, just the combination of 70% water and 30% ethanol or any alcohol is sufficient to fuel the engine. The company is formed by a father and his two sons in a garage. The mastermind behind MayMaan Research is Yehuda Shmueli, an 81-year-old engineer.
Oct. 27, 2019
This Website Tells You How Strong Your Passwords Are
You might have seen the green “Strong” prompt that tells you that your password is strong enough but have you ever wondered how strong your password really is? Well, today, we are going to take a look at a website that tells us exactly that. PaP — The Passive Aggressive Password Machine is a website that describes how strong your password is. The website has a password input box where you’re supposed to enter your password to check its strength.
Oct. 27, 2019
TouchTasks Lets You Assign Tasks to Edges of Your Windows 10 Touchscreen PC
Do you own a touch-supported Windows 10 PC? Well, if you do, you should not miss out on TouchTasks, a productivity app that allows you to define actions that get triggered when you touch on specific locations on the edges of your device’s screen. You can assign actions to five edges or “zones” of your touch screen. The company has chosen edges to trigger these actions so that “they don’t interfere with other activities” on your screen.
Oct. 27, 2019
Toyota Shows-off the Lexus Electric Concept Car with Drones
The LF-30 is a four-seater with a new cockpit designed to resemble a first-class seat on an aircraft. Toyota says that the opacity of the side windows can be freely adjusted, allowing passengers to control the opacity based on their preference. The rear seats of the electric car useartificial muscle technologythat molds according to the person and supports various modes like reclining and relaxation. In addition, the glass roof window called SkyGate uses AR to display information like “realistic star-filled sky, user-favorite videos, and even navigation”.
Oct. 26, 2019
SpaceX Aims to Start Starlink Broadband Services in 2020
To hit that timeline, the company has to completesix to eight Starlink launcheswith 60 satellites per launch in order to gain enough coverage to kickstart the broadband service, according to SpaceX president and chief operating officer Gwynne Shotwell.“We need 24 launches to get global coverage. Every launch after that gives you more capacity.”,Shotwell told reporters. It is worth noting that SpaceX sought approval from the International Telecommunication Union for 30,000 additional Starlink satellites in addition to the 12,000 already approved ones.
Oct. 26, 2019
Apple Increasing iPhone 11 Production Due to Strong Demand: Report
The latest report from Counterpoint Research says Apple hasonce again enteredthe list of top-10 smartphone vendors in India, and the two devices most responsible for it are the iPhone 11 and the iPhone XR. The demand for the former, however, is apparently far outstripping the popularity of the latter globally, forcing the company to increase its production. A new report from Apple Insider now quotes a research note from Rosenblatt Securities, which predictsApple will increase production of the iPhone 11by about 1.
Oct. 26, 2019
Chrome and Firefox Now Alert You If Your Saved Passwords Get Compromised
Popular web browsers Google Chrome andMozilla Firefoxgot their latest updates earlier this week. One of the features given importance in both the web browsers is the native data breach detection service that notifies you whenever your saved passwords get compromised in a data breach. Firefox has followed a straightforward approach by integrating its Lockwise password management tool to the stable version of the web browser. Now, the browser will automatically let you know whenever a password breach happens in any of your saved passwords.
Oct. 26, 2019
Dtrack Malware Affects over 15 Indian States : Kaspersky Report
Kaspersky researchers have disclosed that they have found samples of malware called “Dtrack” from enterprises in India. Dtrack is a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) capable of recording your keystrokes, retrieving browser history, uploading or downloading files and much more. According torecent reports, Dtrack malware is prevalent across Indian states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. The researchers gotover 180 malware samplesin which about 24 percent were found in Maharashtra while the values stand at 18.
Oct. 26, 2019
H2O Audio Launches the World’s First Waterproof Headphones for Apple Watch
H2O Audio has announced the world’s first waterproof headphones for Apple Watch – Interval Swim. The headphones are aimed at lap swimmers so that they can enjoy music while they’re practicing. These headphones supports music playback through iTunes, Pandora, podcasts or audiobooks. All these are accessible right from the Apple watch eliminating the need for a smartphone. “Lap swimming is the most healthy, low-impact path to fitness – it engages your entire body, strengthens your heart and lowers stress levels – but it is boring.
Oct. 26, 2019
Mazda’s First Electric Car Comes with Freestyle Doors
The most obvious design choice that is noticeable at a first glimpse of the car is theFreestyle door setup. By using the Freestyle door design, both the front and rear doors open at the center. Thefront doors open to 82 degreeswhile the rear doors open to 80 degrees. Mazda wants customers to enjoy this design “in a variety of creative ways”. For better accessibility, the rear door trim has a vertical grip for easily opening and closing the door.
Oct. 26, 2019
Microsoft DreamWalker Will Let You Walk Through VR Cities
Microsoft has been actively working to leverage the power of Virtual Reality to the next level. This time, the tech giant has released a new video showing off DreamWalker, a technique developed by researchers that will allow people tosafely navigate in real-world environments through a VR world. “DreamWalker is a VR system that allows users to walk from one place to another in the real world (A) while experiencing a completely different place, such as a crowded city, in VR (B).
Oct. 26, 2019
Alphabet’s Wing Starts Commercial Drone Deliveries in the US
Wing, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has started delivering packages using drones to residents in Christiansburg, Virginia. This makes Alphabet the first company to start commercial drone delivery service in the US, thanks to the Air Carrier Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). People living in Christiansburg canorder goods from Walgreensand Virginia’s local retailer Sugar Magnolia. The orders are placed using a mobile app following which the drone delivers the orders at the location specified by the user.
Oct. 26, 2019
These Are the 12 Most Dangerous Companies of 2019
TheNational Council for Occupational Safety and Health(National COSH) has released its annual list of 12 companies – Dirty Dozen. The companies included in the list are generally considered to be dangerous as a workplace. In case you are not aware, the National COSH is an organization committed to promoting the safety and health of workers. The National COSH chooses the companies included in the list by listening to workers and confirming their claims from trustworthy sources.
Oct. 26, 2019
This App Lets You Use Your S Pen as an Air Mouse
The S Pen present in Samsung’s Galaxy Note series is getting some serious attention from third-party developers this year. We sawsideActions, an app that lets you remap S Pen buttons earlier this month and now, a developer has come up with a new app named sMouse that makes your S Pen a virtual mouse. The app makes use of the new 6-axis motion sensor in the S Pen that comes with the latest SamsungGalaxy Note seriesto make this possible.
Oct. 26, 2019
This GTA Fan Will Drive Nonstop in GTA 5 Until GTA 6 Comes
The driving marathon started October 5th on a YouTube channel named 10HoursMovies and it aims to make its entry to the Guinness World Records. At the time of writing this article, “they” made 960 laps across GTA 5. As I quoted, the YouTube channel claims it to be a team effort as it is not logically possible for a person to game continuously for a complete year. Even with the “they” reference, I highly suspect this to be automated especially since the driving movements itself happens in an organized manner and there were no crashes whatsoever at any point in time while I watched the gameplay.
Oct. 26, 2019
This Robot Skin Responds to Pinches and Slaps
Researchers from the University of Bristol have come up with an ultra-realistic take on synthetic skin called Skin-On Interface. The prototypes developed by the researchers candetect and respond to touch gestures. “Skin-On Interfaces are sensitive skin-like input methods than can be added to existing devices to increase their capabilities. In this project, I wanted to make available the perfect human interface that is the skin for existing devices.”,says Marc Teyssier, one of the members of the research team.
Oct. 26, 2019
Ubisoft Launches Rabbids Coding, a Game That Teaches You the Basics of Coding
Ubisoft has developed a new game for PC named Rabbids Coding. The game aims to introduce people to programming concepts in a fun and intuitive way that would help beginners gain more interest in programming. The plot of the game is set in a spaceship invaded by Rabbids. As a player, you will be entering programming commands into the spaceship’s operating system. This game is targeted at all age groups for learning programming basics.
Oct. 25, 2019
Xiaomi Led India Smartphone Market in Q3 as Shipments Hit a Record 49Mn Units
As per the report, sales during the period was driven by new launches, discounts, and various pre-Diwali promotional offers, with players like Realme, Vivo, itel, and OnePlus emerging as the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the country, shipping record volumes. Xiaomi recorded its highest-ever quarterly shipments, growing 7 percent YoY, driven by good performance of the Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7 Pro, and Redmi Note 7S. OnePlus emerged as the number one premium smartphone brand during the quarter by almost managing to double its shipments as compared to last year.
Oct. 25, 2019
Google Camera 7.2 Mod Brings Pixel 4 Features to Older Pixel Phones
G-Cam enthusiasts rejoice! It’s barely been weeks since thePixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL were launchedby Google, but Google Camera ports are already available online, bringing a plethora of cool photography features to unsupported devices.According to XDA,the Google Camera 7.2 mod comes with Super Res Zoom and the new Astrophotography mode – which allows users tocapture the starry night skiesin all its glory – to older Pixel smartphones. While the feature will officially roll out to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a in the coming weeks, Google left out the first-gen Pixel and Pixel 2 lineups from the support list, but now the modded G-Cam app brings the much-wanted features to those devices as well.
Oct. 25, 2019
YouTube for Android Tests Showing Comments Before Video Suggestions
YouTube has been trying to moderate the comments section for quite some time now, which is great seeing how it’s jam-packed with spam and random comments. But, the video streaming giant nowappears to betesting a new change to the comments sectionin the Android app. As posted by Redditor superficial-iceberg, whoreceivedthe YouTube version 14.52.54 update earlier today, the position of the comments section has been changed. It’s now been moved up and shows up right under the ‘Subscribe’ button, which may not be the best place to show other people’s opinions.
Oct. 25, 2019
Gamer ‘Shroud’ Leaves Twitch for Mixer Following Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins
Just hours after announcing his decision to leave Amazon’s Twitch in favor of Microsoft’s Mixer, gamer Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek made his debut on the new platform with more than 78,000 concurrent viewers, according to Lightstream Studios’ live analytics tool, Arsenal. He announced his plans to leave Twitch earlier on Thursday in a sudden move that left many of his 7 million+ followers on the platform stunned. According to Mixer, the move will allow Shroud to“(engage) with his audience in new and exciting ways”via the platform’s interactive features such as Sparks and Embers.
Oct. 25, 2019
Huawei Band 4, Huawei VR Glass Officially Launched in China
Huawei is currently organizing its 5G conference in Shenzhen China and after the official launch of itsMate X foldable phone, the company has today taken the wraps off Huawei Band 4 and Huawei VR Glass. While the former is an upgrade over the company’s older fitness trackers, the latter is the newest addition to its portfolio and will be driven by 5G connectivity down the road. Huawei Band 4 Just like older Huawei Bands, the fourth-gen variant features almost the same design to bring you a0.
Oct. 25, 2019
Intel Plans to Retake Tablet Space with New Tremont Architecture
While Intel has been pushing forward its higher-end Core architecture, let’s not forget Intel’s Atom processors that are designed to power less-demanding machines such as tablets or Chromebooks. Well, the American chipmaker is looking to revive the “Atom” processor lineup with theunveilingof its latest “Tremont” ultra-low-power 10nm CPU architecture. In line with the company’s roadmap that was revealed the previous year, Tremont is asuccessor to GoldmontPlusand precedes the upcoming Gracemont and other Mont architecture in the future.
Oct. 25, 2019
Moto G8 Play, E6 Play Affordable Smartphones Unveiled in Brazil
Motorola on Thursdayannouncedfour new smartphones for Latin American markets at an event in Brazil. The lineup includes the Moto G8 Plus, Moto G8 Play, and Moto E6 Play alongside the photography-focused Motorola One Macro, which waslaunched in Indiaearlier this month. The rest of the devices, are, however, brand new, and will be launched in global markets in the coming weeks. Moto G8 Play The Moto G8 Play ships with a 6.
Oct. 25, 2019
Moto G8 Plus with Snapdragon 665, 48MP Camera Launched at Rs 13,999
Much like Redmi and Realme, Motorola has also adopted a more rigorous launch pattern. The company debutedMotorola One Macroin India earlier in October, adding yet another camera-focused phone to its growing One-series portfolio. Well, the Lenovo-backed giant hasexpanded its well-known G-serieswith the launch ofMoto G8 Plusin India today. Moto G8 Plus: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Moto G8 Plus features a splash resistantpolycarbonate bodywith a triple rear camera setup, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and the iconic Moto branding.
Oct. 25, 2019
Over 5 Lakh Mi TVs Sold During Festival Sale in India, Says Xiaomi
Xiaomi on Thursday announced it has sold more than 5 lakh Mi TV units during a 24-day festive sale period starting September 28. According to the company, the milestone was achieved during its‘Diwali With Mi’ promo eventacross mi.com, Flipkart, Amazon and all offline channels. Mi TV was the highest-selling TV on Amazon and Flipkart during the shopping festival, the company said. As part of its plans to consolidate its position as the premier smart TV vendor in India, the company last month unveiled a bunch ofnew Mi 4X smart TVs, along witha water purifierand theMi Smart Band 4in the country.
Oct. 25, 2019
PUBG Mobile Lite Adds New Weapons, Halloween Survival Mode
With Halloween right around the corner, game developers are quickly pushing out new updates to bring spooky elements and festive content to their titles. Call of Duty Mobilealready introduceda Halloween-themed map upgrade last week and well, it’s now PUBG Mobile Lite that has pushed out a new update to bring a limited-time survival mode and new weapons in tow. PUBG Mobile Lite has today received a new update,version #0.14.6that weighs around 500MB.
Oct. 25, 2019
RED Hydrogen Two Canceled Following CEO Jim Jannard’s Retirement
After the spectacular failure of its ambitiousRED Hydrogen Oneholographic smartphone last year, the company known for high-end cinematic cameras was still planning to put a high-quality Pro 3D camera on a smartphone, according to an official announcement from RED founder and CEO, Jim Jannard, earlier this year. That project, however, has now officially been shut down, with the 70-year-old Jannard announcing his retirement from the company a few hours ago, citing health reasons.
Oct. 25, 2019
Twitter Celebrates Diwali With ‘Lights On’ Diya Emoji With a Twist
On the occasion of Diwali, Twitter has announced a new‘diya’(lamp) emoji that allows users to control how bright its flame would burn. In an official press release, Manish Maheshwari, the Managing Director of Twitter India, said:“In line with our tradition of engaging people in this conversation, as well as delighting them with innovations, we have launched a ‘Lights On’ diya emoji to represent the joy of the festival of lights”.
Oct. 25, 2019
How to Install OneUI 2.0 Beta Based on Android 10
OneUI was launched last year by Samsung and it was well-received by the tech community for its new design language and easy accessibility of features. Now, Samsung has released the OneUI 2.0 Beta based on Android 10 for the Galaxy S10 series. It looks quite refined with the new animation and gestures. You also get slow-motion selfies like iPhone 11 Pro and updated Digital well-being features like Focus Mode. So, if you want to be the early tester, follow our guide and install OneUI 2.
Oct. 25, 2019
Google Go Adds Incognito Mode to Let Users Search More Securely
Google’s lightweight version of Android,well-known as Android Go, wouldn’t be complete without the Go apps that the company has debuted specially for this platform. One of the most important apps among the lot is Google Go, which is replacement for Google Search and Chrome. Google Go has today bagged anew Incognito Mode featurethat lets users search for whatever they like without search history being saved on their Google account or device.
Oct. 24, 2019
Android Pie Accounts for 22.6% of the Ecosystem Thanks to Project Treble: Google
Google on Wednesday claimed its Project Treble is having the desired result in helping more Android vendors roll out timely updates to their devices. In itsofficial blog post, the company said that the biggest evidence of change lies in the increased adoption of Android Pie, which reportedly accounted for 22.6 percent of the ecosystem at the end of August, making it the biggest major version of Android in circulation. Google also praised its partner OEMs for issuing fast software updates to their respective Android devices.
Oct. 24, 2019
Asus ZenFone 5Z Gets Android 10-Based ZenUI 6 Update in Beta
Phone makers who didn’t have great track record with Android updates in the past have started fixing their update cycles. Xiaomirolled outthe MIUI 11 update to Redmi K20 in India without Android 10 in tow, which is disappointing. But, Asus todayrolled out the ZenUI 6.0 beta updateto itsZenFone 5Zflagship phone and it’s based on Android 10. Yes, if you are someone who bought the feature-rich ZenFone 5Z last year then you are in luck as it’s one of the first Asus phones to get the Android 10 update.
Oct. 24, 2019
Chrome OS Tablets May Soon Get Refreshed UI With Gesture Navigation
New screenshots recentlyposted on Redditsuggest Google may be working on bringing Android 10’s gesture navigation to Chrome OS tablets. According to screenshots posted by developeru/Hupro, Chrome OS 79 features a#shelf-hotseatflag (chrome://flags/#shelf-hotseat) that enables a ‘modular shelf’ with an Android-like gesture navigation bar at the bottom. It currently does nothing, but shows that Google might still be working on a new UI for Chrome OS tablets. According to the Redditor, the aforementioned#shelf-hotseatflag, which enables the (unfinished) new tablet mode, also reduces the shelf size and app icons, replacing the#shelf-dense-clamshellflag that was thus far used for the purpose.
Oct. 24, 2019
Critical Bug in Maxthon Browser Grants Admin Rights to Hackers
In ablog poston Wednesday, the researchers said they reported the vulnerability to Maxthon developers on September 3rd, following which, the company confirmed the findings and shared a timeline for a new version deployment. As per the report, the bug could be exploited by an attacker to achieve“privilege escalation, persistence and in some cases defense evasion”. The vulnerability also gives attackers the ability to persistently execute malicious payloads by signed services each time the service is loaded.
Oct. 24, 2019
Google Adds Duo Support to Messages for the Web
Remember Messages for Web? Google’s messaging client was made available to the public last year, and brought texting capabilities to users’ web browsers. The company later followed up with a web-client for its video calling service Duo as well. Now, the company is bringing the two web-clients closer together with a tighter Duo integration inside Messages for Web. Users logging in to the web client for Messages are now reportedly seeing a banner informing them that Duo video calls are now supported.
Oct. 24, 2019
Google Launches 5 New Experimental Digital Wellbeing Apps
Google introduced Digital Wellbeing tools last year with Android 9 Pie, with new features and optimizations seen in the recently launched Android 10 update. However, it appears like Google is focused on further improving Digital Wellbeing and help more users curb smartphone addiction. The company has beenexperimentingwith a ton of ideas as part of the ongoing Digital Wellbeing mission and well, we have today been introduced to 5 new Android apps that should help minimize distractions and keep you away from your phone.
Oct. 24, 2019
Google Wants You to Replace Your Actual Phone with a Paper Phone
Just days after the launch of its flagship Pixel 4 lineup, whichsadly isn’t coming to India, Google has acquainted us with a special experiment that would help you break free from the digital world for some time. Dubbed thePaper Phone, it’s exactly what it sounds like and will see you printing out a phone booklet to carry around with you instead of actual smartphones. Paper Phone is part of the Digital Wellbeing Experiments platform, which today saw the launch of five new Android apps that can help curb smartphone addiction, but in a more meaningful way.
Oct. 24, 2019
Here’s When Your Xiaomi Phone Will Receive MIUI 11 Update in India
MIUI 11 was first introduced in China earlier last month with a new minimalist UI, dark mode, and other nifty work-life related features. Xiaomi hastoday revealedthe MIUI 11 update roadmap for India, which includes a total of 28 devices in its expansive portfolio. Xiaomi is updating everything from the newly launched Redmi Note 8 series, the oh-so-popularPoco F1, Redmi K20 Pro flagship to the budget smartphones launched over the previous two years.
Oct. 24, 2019
How to Customize Share Sheet in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Aside fromoverhauling the Cameraand theReminders appsfor a more intuitive experience, Apple has also redesigned the “Share Sheet” that hadn’t got a facelift for several years. And from what I can tell, it looks a touch better. While keeping the originality intact, the tech giant has slightly extended the functionality of the share sheet. Despite the redesigned look, it continues to have a familiar interface – in the typical Apple fashion. But just in case you haven’t yet got a good hang of it or wish to fine-tune it for a more personalized experience, let me help you customize the share sheet in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 so that it always remains in line with your specific taste.
Oct. 24, 2019
ISRO Releases Images of Moon’s Impact Craters Snapped by Chandrayaan-2
Indian space agency has released fresh set of pictures of impact craters on moon surface taken by its Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday, while releasing a picture on its Twitter handle, said the images were taken by the Dual Frequency-Synthetic Aperture Radar (DF-SAR) on its Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter. According to ISRO, the Moon has been continuously bombarded by meteorites, asteroids and comets since its formation. This has resulted in the formation of innumerable impact craters that form the most distinct geographic features on its surface.
Oct. 24, 2019
Microsoft Project xCloud vs Google Stadia: Who is Better at Cloud Gaming?
Microsoft Project xCloud vs Google Stadia: A Detailed Comparison In this comparison, I have explained many aspects of both the platform, right from the basics to their hardware components. I have also discussed the feasibility of cloud gaming and whether it’s possible right now. That said, you can jump through the sections as you find it relevant. So without further ado, let’s begin. Before moving forward, let’s first understand what is this new wave of cloud gaming and what both these giants offer.
Oct. 24, 2019
Microsoft’s Surface and Xbox Sales are Declining
It’s noteworthy that Microsoft didn’t refresh anything in its Surface line-up during this quarter, as compared to the same period last year, where Microsoft had released the Surface Go, thereby boosting sales. The company has recently launched a slew of Surface devices including the Surface Pro 7, the Surface Pro X, the Surface Laptop 3, and will also be launching the Surface Earbuds later this year. It would be interesting to see how these new additions to the Surface family impact sales and revenue when the company releases its earnings details for the next quarter.
Oct. 24, 2019
Pixel 4 Update will Make Smooth Display Work More Consistently
One of the standout features of Google’s brand new Pixel 4 flagships (thataren’t coming to India, and willnot let you use Motion Senseeven if you import them) is definitely the brand new 90Hz display that Google has branded “Smooth Display”. However, as the Pixel 4 reached the hands of early users yesterday, oneredditor observedthat the 90Hz display wasn’t actually refreshing at 90Hz all the time. According to said redditor’s observations (which were later corroborated by a bunch of other users, and media outlets), even with the Smooth Display setting turned on, the Pixel 4 switched back to 60Hz refresh rates at lower brightness.
Oct. 24, 2019
Samsung is Bringing Progressive Web Apps to the Galaxy Store
Progressive Web Apps have been around for quite some time, and they’re actually pretty useful. Companies have been making PWAs for quite some time, and browsers have added deeper support for them.Apple added support for progressive web apps in iOS 11.3,Firefox added support in version 58of its Android app, and services like Twitter have had a PWA for quite some time. Samsung has also been making PWAs more accessible to users, and had earlier started showing a ‘download’ icon in the URL bar of its “Samsung Internet” browser on smartphones to let users know that the website they’re on has a progressive web app that they can install on their phone.
Oct. 24, 2019
Samsung Unveils Exynos 990 Mobile SoC, Exynos 5123 5G Modem
At its Samsung Tech Day event on Wednesday, the South Korean electronics giantannouncedthe brand newExynos 990mobile processor and theExynos 5123 5G modem. Built on 7nm EUV manufacturing node, the former is expected to power the company’s flagship smartphones next year, including the Galaxy S11. Both the Exynos 990 and Exynos Modem 5123 are expected to go into mass production by the end of this year. The Exynos 990 comes with an octa-core CPU that comprises of 4x low-power Cortex A55 cores, 2x performance-oriented Cotex A76 cores and 2x custom Exynos M5 cores, although the exact clock speeds are yet to be revealed.
Oct. 24, 2019
Windows Terminal Preview 1910 Released With Updated UI, Dynamic Profiles and More
Microsoft hasreleaseda new update to the Preview channel of Windows Terminal, bringing an updated UI, dynamic profiles and new launch settings, alongside a bunch of bug fixes. Users wanting to try out the new-lookWindows Terminal Preview 1910can do so from theMicrosoft Store. It will appear as build v0.6 in the ‘About’ popup. Updated UI First off, theWinUI TabView has been updated to version 2.2, bringing better color contrast, rounded corners on the dropdown and tab separators.
Oct. 24, 2019
Xiaomi at No.7 on Fortune’s ‘Future 50’ List of Companies With Best Growth Potential
In the third edition of itsFuture 50list that highlights the companies with the strongest long-term growth potential,Fortune Magazinehas included Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, at number 7. As can be seen from the link above, most of the companies on the list are from the tech sector, and includes names like Spotify at number 5, Tesla at number 48 and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) at number 18. While 30 percent of a company’s score is based on market potential, the other 70 percent is based on its capacity to deliver against that potential.
Oct. 24, 2019
Xiaomi’s New Patent Shows a Foldable Phone with Punch Hole Cameras
Even as foldable phones got off to a janky start with the Galaxy Fold royally messing up Samsung’s ambitions when it starteddeveloping nasty issuesearlier this year, and Huaweidelaying its foldable Mate X(which thenrecently got launched), companies are investing heavily into the technology and we’re sure to see a surge of foldable devices next year. However, it’s not just heavyweights like Samsung and Huawei who are looking to develop foldable phones for the general consumer, a couple of months back, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi showed off a video of its foldable smartphone on Twitter, and while that device has not been launched, announced, shown-off, or otherwise mentioned by Xiaomi anywhere, a new patent that Xiaomi has been granted seems to show a phone similar to what we saw in the video.
Oct. 23, 2019
US Ban Has Been Positive for Huawei, Says CEO Ren Zhengfei
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the CEO and founder of Huawei, Ren Zhengfei, has claimed that the US-imposed ban has been a net positive for the company. Talking to reporters in China recently, Zhengfei said the ban has helped the employees shake off whatever complacency that might have been built-up over the past few years, and has encouraged them to work even harder to mitigatesome of the business risksbrought about by the ban.
Oct. 23, 2019
10 Tips to Improve Battery Life in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Battery drain is the sort of issue that most of us have encountered at some point or the other. At times, the problem could be due to a hidden bug that seems to sneak in out of nowhere. On the other times, the issue could be due to power-hungry features that might be running unchecked. In either scenario, your device will find itself on the receiving end. If you are spending more time on charging your iPhone and less on using the device, you are already into the grip of the issue.
Oct. 23, 2019
Chrome 78 Released With ‘Forced Dark Mode’, New Customization Options
Do note that while some of the new features are enabled by default, others will need to be activated manually by accessing thechrome://flagssection. First off, to enable Forced Dark Mode, users should enable the following Chrome flag:chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark. To enable the new customization options, users will have to enable two Chrome flags:chrome://flags/#ntp-customization-menu-v2andchrome://flags/#chrome-colors. The Password checkup tool is also not enabled by default, which means users wanting to use it will need to activate it viachrome://flags/#password-leak-detection.
Oct. 23, 2019
Huawei Mate X Foldable with Kirin 980 Goes on Sale from Nov 15
Huawei has finally put an end to the prolonged wait for its first-ever foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate X, by announcing the price and availability details. The companytoday launched its foldable smartphoneat a 5G conference being held in Shenzen and well, it’s priced exorbitantly and sadly confined to Huawei’s home ground. Huawei Mate X: Specs and Features Huawei Mate X was first unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona back in February as a direct competitor to the Galaxy Fold but had since been delayed.
Oct. 23, 2019
Google Home, Home Mini Get Bricked By Firmware Update; Fix in the Works
Do you remember the last time you updated your smart speaker? Be it Amazon Echo or Google Home. Well, most of the smart speakers are updated in the background and it’s convenient but one of the latest firmware updates for the Google Home and Home Mini speakers has caused trouble in paradise. The latest firmware update for Google Home and Home Mini has bricked the speaker for several users, who have all taken to Reddit andproduct forumsto criticize the update.
Oct. 23, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Lineup Supports Up to 11W Fast Wireless Charging
Google Pixel 3 arrived last year with anew Pixel Stand wireless charger, which offered a plethora of awesome features while you charged the device. But, the not so great thing about this situation was that Google only offered 10W fast wireless charging via its own Pixel Stand and a few certified chargers. There was a lot of hubbub surrounding this move from Google, who restricted charging speed to 5W on other third-party wireless chargers.
Oct. 23, 2019
Honor 20 Lite Launched in China With Upgraded Specs, Lower Price
After a slew of leaks over the past few days, Huawei has finally launched the Honor 20 Lite in China. The device, however, differs significantly from the global Honor 20 Lite modelthat was launchedalongside the Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro earlier in the year. Unlike the global version, the Chinese model comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, alongside a slightly larger screen, a faster processor and an upgraded triple-camera setup at the back.
Oct. 23, 2019
How to Remove 200MB Cellular Download Limit on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Downloading larger apps likePUBG(2.3 GB) andCall of Duty: Mobile(1.5 GB) over cellular is not recommended for multiple reasons. First and foremost, it can quickly eat into plenty of mobile data – seemingly triggering mayhem for the limited bandwidth. And second, it can drain a lot of battery. That said, what if you are neither bothered about cellular data nor concerned about the rapid battery draining, wouldn’t you want to download apps even larger than 200MB on your iPhone or iPad without any restriction?
Oct. 23, 2019
How to Use the ‘Remind Me When Messaging’ Feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A well-timed reminder can come in super handy in various situations. Suppose you have created a long list of to-dos and thought you would discuss them later with your colleague. But while chatting with your buddy, the to-dos don’t strike your mind. When that list comes back to your mind, it is too late. Wouldn’t it be better if you could get a timely reminder while messaging someone? Yeah, that would be very helpful!
Oct. 23, 2019
10 Tips to Get Most Out of Safari in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Putting the eye-catching features aside, Safari is arguably the most improved stock app in iOS 13. Part of the reason why Apple has upgraded the web browser was that the demand for a full-fledged web browser for iPad had been growing at a rapid pace. Just when Apple’s “Like a computer. Unlike any computer” campaign seemed to be a mere marketing gimmick, the introduction of iPadOS packed with a slew of new features including the powerful Safari has tilted the tide in favor of iPad.
Oct. 23, 2019
Huawei Planning to Keep Android, but Replace Google Apps and Services
After all thespeculations surrounding Huawei’s Harmony OS(known asHongMeng in China) and repeated assertions from the company’s founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, on how it mayreplace Android in future smartphonesfrom the company, it turns turns out a full Android replacement was never on the firm’s agenda in the first place. According to Huawei’s VP of public relations, Joy Tan, Huawei does not need to replace Android, it only needs an alternative to Google Mobile Services (GMS).
Oct. 23, 2019
Mi Notebook Pro 15 ‘Enhanced Edition’ With 10-gen Intel Core CPUs Launched
Xiaomi has launched the latest iteration of its Mi-branded Notebook in the China. Called theMi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition, the device is an upgraded version of theexisting Mi Notebook Pro model, thanks largely to the latest Intel processors. The laptop remains true to the tried-and-tested design language for the most part, with a minimalist, industrial look and a ‘Mi’ logo emblazoned on top. Mi Notebook Pro 15 Enhanced Edition Specs and features
Oct. 23, 2019
Motorola’s Pop-up Camera Phone Could Be The Moto One Hyper
As per a recent report from XDA Developers, Motorola’s first pop-up camera phone will most likely be called the Motorola One Hyper. There’s currently no word whatthe new “Hyper” monikerwill refer to, unlike the Action and Zoom which were references to a camera lens on the device. The standout features of this upcoming Motorola phone will be the“motorized pop-up camera” and 64MP rear camerato take on most modern mid-range phones. Yeah, the higher 64MP sensor is another first for Motorola and comparable to Redmi Note 8 Pro, Realme XT and Samsung Galaxy A70s.
Oct. 23, 2019
PUBG Update 5.1 Brings Refreshed Miramar Map, Vending Machines, and More
Instead of making us wait for the next Season update, PUBG has started rolling out the much-awaited update version 5.1 with the Season 5 Survivor Pass. It has added a lot of new features into the mix including a refreshed Miramar map and a static scope on the map-themed Win94 repeater rifle. You will now also find Fortnite-like vending machines around the map, but the best part is you can now throw a pan to kill the enemy.
Oct. 23, 2019
Realme May Launch a Fitness Band Next Month, Hints CEO Madhav Sheth
In the latest episode of#AskMadhavon YouTube, the CEO of Oppo’s Realme sub-brand, Madhav Sheth, has hinted that the company may launch its first fitness band next month. As per the conversion, the device might be launched next month in India alongside the Realme X2 Pro, although, there’s no clarity at this stage on either the specs, features, pricing or availability. Sheth also spoke at length about future software updates for the company’s current phones, revealing they will be directly updated to ColorOS 7.
Oct. 23, 2019
Firefox 70 Released With Social Tracking Protection ‘On’ by Default
Mozilla on Tuesday released Firefox 70 to the stable channel, bringing a host of important new privacy and security-related features. The single biggest change in the new version is thatEnhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) is on by defaulton all platforms, bringing privacy protections to all users. Firefox 70 also includes more security protections from Firefox Lockwise, Mozilla’s digital identity and password management tool. According to theofficial changelogfrom Mozilla, the Enhanced Tracking Protection tool in Firefox 70 includessocial tracking protection, which blocks cross-site tracking cookies from sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Oct. 23, 2019
Snapchat’s Daily Active Userbase Grows to 210 Million
Facing some intense competition from Instagram, whichcloned a number of its featuresincluding Stories and ephemeral messaging, Snap has been finding it hard to grow its user-base. The number of users on the app has been pretty stagnant and moving at a snail’s pace, however, the latest quarterly results show that Snapchat’s userbase is growing. Snap CEO Evan Spiegel in an official press release says,“We are a high growth business, with strong operating leverage, a clear path to profitability, a distinct vision for the future, and the ability to invest over the long term.
Oct. 23, 2019
Selena Gomez’s New Music Video has Been Shot Entirely on the iPhone 11 Pro
iPhones have had one of the best overall video quality on smartphones for quite some time, and the iPhone 11 Pro is no different. The Cupertino giant has been talking up the cameras on its brand new flagship iPhone ever since the phone launched, and seemingly confirming the high-quality videos that iPhones are capable of shooting, is a new music video from Selena Gomez which is reportedly shot entirely on the iPhone 11 Pro.
Oct. 22, 2019
Apple Might Launch AR Glasses, ARM-based MacBooks in 2020
According to the report, Apple’s glasses willcome with a holographic display, and will pair with users’ iPhones todisplay texts, and incoming notificationsright in front of their eyes using augmented reality. Apple has been improving ARKit over the past few years, and it’s already a pretty solid AR platform, even though there’s a dearth of actually useful ARKit based apps on the App Store so far. With AR glasses, the Cupertino giant may be trying to capture the kind of market Google had hoped for with the failed Google Glasses, and considering Apple’s user-reach and the kind of brand-loyalty that Apple users exhibit, it may be well poised to succeed where Google failed with AR glasses.
Oct. 22, 2019
You Can Soon Book Delhi Metro Tickets From the Uber App
Uber on Tuesday announced a partnership with Delhi Metro, which will see the ride-sharing giant launch a new journey planning feature called ‘Public Transport’ that will integrate the Uber app with the city’s Metro and public bus service. As part of the plan, riders will start seeing ‘Public Transport’ as an option on their Uber apps alongside Go, Pool, Premier and the other standard options when they enter a destination.Image Courtesy: Uber
Oct. 22, 2019
Google Hires Ex-Microsoft VP Javier Soltero to Lead Run G Suite
Google has reportedly hired Microsoft’s former corporate vice president for Cortana, Javier Soltero, as VP of its G Suite productivity tools. In an official statement, the search giant said the new hire will report to Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian, and will be“responsible for continuing to grow our productivity and collaboration solutions for both enterprise and consumer users”. Soltero is the latest in a string of recent hires at Google Cloud as Kurian ramps up efforts to compete with Microsoft Azure and Amazon’s AWS.
Oct. 22, 2019
Honor 9X Confirmed to Be Coming to India by Year End
Honor recentlyshowed offits smart TV with a pop-up camera in India, but it has been a long time since the Chinese giant launched a new smartphone. TheHonor 20 serieswas the last set of devices it debuted in the country whereas Xiaomi and Realme are flooding the smartphone market with consecutive unveilings over the past 6-odd months. Well, it seems like Honor is ready to make a comeback with the Honor 9X by the end of the year.
Oct. 22, 2019
Honor V30 Pro With 5G Connectivity Confirmed to Launch in November
Honor President, Zhao Ming, has reportedly confirmed that the Huawei-owned brand will launch its first 5G smartphone next month. According to Chinese tech publication, IT Home, the device will be marketed as the Honor V30 Pro, which recent leaks suggest, will ship with a 60MP camera on the back and a punch-hole design upfront. Zhang further revealed that the device will support both NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone) 5G standards.
Oct. 22, 2019
Huawei’s Android Replacement “Harmony” Might Not be Ready for Years
Since the US imposedban on Chinese giant Huawei, the company has been struggling on multiple fronts. One of the biggest issues Huawei has had to deal with is the fact that the company can now no longer include Google services or apps on its phones — that impacted the company’s recently launched flagship smartphone, theMate 30 Pro, which doesn’t have access to Google’s services, or any of the Google apps that Android users expect to have on their phones.
Oct. 22, 2019
Indian Govt Procuring Hyundai Kona Electric SUV Ignoring Tata, Mahindra
The Indian government is buying a bunch of electric vehicles from Hyundai as part of its efforts promote the growth of electric vehicles in the country. According to reports, the South Korean automotive giant has already started delivering its compact electric SUV, Kona, to the government as part of the agreement, which has rattled some sections of the polity because it left home-grown automakers, Tata Motors and Mahindra, in the lurch.
Oct. 22, 2019
Microsoft Working on “Secured-core” PCs to Protect Against Firmware Attacks
Microsoft has today announced an initiative the company has been working on in partnership with PC manufacturers, and silicon makers. The new initiative will bring out ‘Secured Core’ PCs which will be protected against firmware attacks. According to Microsoft’s blogpost, firmware based attacks have increased manifold in the last couple of years, with more hackers looking at firmware based exploits as a way to attack systems. Secured core PCs will effectively combat these threats, and Microsoft says that these PCs“meet a specific set of device requirements that apply the security best practices of isolation and minimal trust to the firmware layer, or the device core, that underpins the Windows operating system.
Oct. 22, 2019
MIUI 11 Minus Android 10 Rolling Out to Redmi K20 in India
Well, it’s a good day for Redmi K20 users. Yes, not the K20 Pro but the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20. Xiaomipromisedthat MIUI 11 update will start rolling out to select devices from October 22 and well, it has fulfilled the same. Redmi K20 users in India are now receiving the much-awaited MIUI 11 update but with a major caveat. Xiaomi has today started the rollout of the much-awaited MIUI 11 update to Redmi K20 users.
Oct. 22, 2019
NordVPN Confirms 2018 Server Breach; Could’ve Exposed User Browsing Habits
NordVPN, a very popular virtual private network service provider, on Monday posted a statement that a number of you will find going against its tagline “protect your privacy online” since it’s about a security breach. The official blog post states,“The attacker gained access to the server by exploiting an insecure remote management system left by the data center provider. We were unaware that such a system existed.”Well, NordVPN doesn’t create any user logs, as per their policy and that worked in its favor here.
Oct. 22, 2019
Pixel 4 Motion Sense Won’t Work in India Even if You Import the Device
Google Pixel 4 launched earlier this month, without much fanfare as almost everything about this flagship was already known to us. The company hasbuilt a beefy flagship, I know, and it’s disheartening to see that it will not be coming to India. Well, if you had already started making plans to import or get the Pixel 4 from an international market, then I would like to warn you – you shouldn’t get one.
Oct. 22, 2019
Xiaomi Patents Under-display Dual Selfie Camera Technology
With smartphone makers trying to get crazy high screen-to-body ratios on the phone (I mean, what the hell is theMix Alphaif not a crazy experiment by Xiaomi), companies are looking at new and novel ways of trying to give users a completely immersive experience on their phones, without having to mar it with notches, punch-holes, or even with pop-up cameras. That’s where in-display, or under-display cameras come into play. Oppo showed off a video of aprototype phone with a working under-display cameraearlier this year, and was quickly followed by Xiaomi demonstrating a similar feat on one of its prototypes, so it’s clear that brands are already working on this technology.
Oct. 22, 2019
Prices for Huawei Mate X Kirin 980, 990 Models Allegedly Leaked Ahead of Launch
A day ahead of itsexpected launch, prices for theHuawei Mate Xhave supposedly been leaked online, suggesting it might be priced much lower in China than in Europe.According to Huawei Central, the Mate X will be available in two variants – one powered by the Kirin 980and another, by the Kirin 990. While the former is rumored to be priced at 9,999 yuan (around Rs. 1 lakh) in China, the latter is said to come with a 13,999 yuan (around Rs.
Oct. 22, 2019
PUBG Mobile Getting Payload Mode on October 23
PUBG Mobile fans, the new Payload Mode finally has a release date, and it’s very very close. The official PUBG Mobile twitter account has confirmed that the exciting new game-mode will be coming to PUBG Mobile on October 23 — that’s tomorrow! Payload Mode was teased with the lastPUBG Mobile updatereleased on October 16, which brought a brand new BRDM-2 amphibious vehicle, changed the UMP’s ammo from 9mm to .45ACP, and a lot more.
Oct. 22, 2019
This Chrome Extension Separates Your Followers’ Tweets and Retweets
A new extension available on the Chrome webstore claims to revert some of the changes made recently to the company’s website by reducing so-called ‘engagement’ and toning downsome of new UI changesthat many users have complained against for one reason or another. CalledTweak New Twitter, the software is also available as a Firefox add-on from the Mozilla repository and seems to have an identical set of features on both the browsers.
Oct. 22, 2019
WhatsApp Updates Group Privacy Settings with New Blacklist Option
WhatsAppintroducedgroup privacy settings earlier this year, offering users control over who can add them to group conversations. This prevents users from adding them to random groups, creating a nuisance, and re-adding them once they leave. The messaging giant today introduces a minor change to this feature that does make a lot of sense. You were earlier offered the option to not allow anyone from randomly adding you to a group chat.
Oct. 22, 2019
Windows 10 ‘November 2019 Update’ Rolling out as Release Preview
That being said, it still comes with some cool new features, including the ability toquickly create an eventstraight from the Calendar flyout on the Taskbar, a ‘manage notifications‘ button at the top of Action Center, anexpanded navigation paneon the Start menu,options to turn off notifications from an appor website right from the notification itself and an updated search functionality that returns results for both local and cloud-based files. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer.
Oct. 22, 2019
Pixel 4 Scores 112 in DxOMark, Lags Behind Mate 30 Pro
Launched a few weeks backwith an additional rear-facing image sensor and many new camera features, including a new and improved Night Sight, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are two the best devices one can buy right now if mobile photography is the biggest deciding factor affecting their smartphone purchase decision. The Pixel 4 and 4XL come with many interesting camera features that make them fairly compelling for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Oct. 22, 2019
Apple Now Assembling iPhone XR Units in India
Apple has reportedly started selling India-assembled iPhone XR units as it looks to increase its presence in the world’s second-largest smartphone market where it continues to remain a marginal player with barely 1 percent marketshare. That’s according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which confirms recent reports that claimed the devices are being assembled at the company’s factory in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Apple has already been assembling its older iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 models in India through both Foxconn and Wistron, but this is the first time that a relatively high-end X-series device is being made in India.
Oct. 21, 2019
Xiaomi to Launch More Than 10 5G Smartphones in 2020, Says CEO
Chinese smartphone vendor, Xiaomi, has announced it will launch more than 10 5G smartphones next year. According to a report out of China, the announcement was made recently by the company’s co-founder and CEO, Lei Jun, who no doubt wants the company to be at the forefront of the cutting edge of telecom technology. It’s worth noting that Xiaomi has already launched a couple of 5G-enabled models in China, and going by the report, is planning to launch more such devices, not just in China, but around the world.
Oct. 21, 2019
[Update: Real Life Images Leaked]Huawei MediaPad M7 Leaks with iPad Pro-like Design
[Update on 21 October] Real life images of the Huawei MediaPad M7 have now leaked out Original content follows Well, Huawei is rumored to be working on a new tablet, codenamed Marx, with a punch-hole display and iPad Pro-like design. It will be the“first-ever tablet with a punch-hole design”and launch as the MediaPad M7, a successor to the MediaPad M6 that debuted earlier this year. As you can see in the renders above, Huawei is looking to shrink the bezels around the display to a minimum – such that the selfie camera will be baked in a punch-hole and a fingerprint sensor will most likely sit under the display.
Oct. 21, 2019
Analogue Pocket Could Resurrect Your Old Game Boy Cartridges
Earlier this week, Analogue announced its latest portable handheld, the Analogue Pocket. The Analogue Pocket, as the company describes it, is a portable multi-video-game-system. It follows the design language and form factor of the Game Boy and comes with a lot of cool features. One of the key attractions of the Analogue Pocket is indeed its display. The device comes with a3.5-inch LCD displaywith 615 pixels per inch and a 1600×1440 resolution.
Oct. 21, 2019
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro Renders Spotted in macOS Catalina Beta
Apple has been rumored to be working on alarger 16-inch MacBookfor quite some time now. We’ve seen design and specification leaks for this upcoming MacBook upgrade over the past few months, but images for what looks like the new 16-inch MacBook Pro have been found buried in recent macOS Catalina beta builds. First reported by French blogMacGeneration, the renders for a 16-inch MacBook Pro are found in Space Gray and Silver color variants in macOS 10.
Oct. 21, 2019
Facebook Beta Testing New Twitter-like UI With Dark Mode
Facebook has started the public beta testing of its redesigned website interface that bears a striking resemblance to the screenshots showed off by the company at its latest F8 developer conference earlier this year. As can be seen from the screenshots shared by some Twitter users, the new UI not only contains an optional dark mode, but also a distinctly Twitter-like interface. As can be seen from the embedded tweet below, the company is inviting select users to test out the new UI with a simple invitation that reads:“We are excited for you to try a fresh, simpler experience of the Facebook website”.
Oct. 21, 2019
Honor Play Will Not be Updated to EMUI 10 Due to ‘Hardware Limitations’, Says Huawei
Huawei will soon start rolling outAndroid 10-based EMUI 10to at least33 Honor and Huawei devices, but one of the notable exceptions will be the Honor 10 Play, which waslaunched just last yearas the company’s gaming-focused offering. According to a statement from Huawei, the device won’t receive the Android 10-based update because of certain hardware constraints, although, there’s no word on exactly what those might be. According to the official statement posted on Twitter recently:“We regret to inform you that EMUI 10.
Oct. 21, 2019
How to Clear RAM on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
Clear RAM on iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max Even if you are not a power user, your iPhone may feel slow after days of rough and tough usage. And whenever the device seems to run at a snail’s pace, the easiest way to bring back the peak performance is to flush out the RAM so that all the temporary files are wiped out. Talking about the process of resetting memory on iPhone 11 Series devices, you need to first enable AssistiveTouch on your device.
Oct. 21, 2019
How to Enable AssistiveTouch in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
AssistiveTouch is probably the biggest highlight of the Accessibility suite. Though it’s designed for the people who have difficulty touching the screen or require an adaptive accessory, anyone can take advantage of it to carry out several tasks more conveniently. Sadly, despite being such a notable feature, it remains largely unexplored. Wouldn’t it be great if you couldcapture the screen of your iPhone or iPador access all of your Accessibility features like Zoom, Smart Invert, or VoiceOver with a single tap?
Oct. 21, 2019
How to Schedule Automatic Dark and Light Mode on Windows 10
While tech giants are bringing dark mode left, right, and center, they are leaving a crucial feature behind. Microsoft brought the dark theme on Windows 10 last year, but still, we can’t schedule theme switching. Similar is the case with Google which rolled outsystem-wide dark modeon Android 10 but without any scheduling feature. We have already coveredhow to schedule dark mode on Android 10. So, in this article, we are going to cover how to schedule theme and automatically switch between dark and light mode on Windows 10.
Oct. 21, 2019
HTC Launches Exodus 1s ‘Cryptophone’ With Bitcoin Full Node Support
HTC last week launched the Exodus 1s smartphone as a cheaper version of its Exodus 1 ‘blockchain phone’ as it continues to focus on niche features like cryptocurrency to drive its smartphone sales. Described as a ‘Cryptophone’, the handset is claimed to be the“first ever mobile device with Bitcoin Full Node support”, as perthe product pageon the company’s official website. Exodus 1s Specifications and Features Like its more powerful sibling, theExodus 1s also comes with built-in cryptocurrency-related featuresthat will let users exchange, lend and borrow digital assets.
Oct. 21, 2019
Huawei 5G Conference Set for October 23; Mate X Foldable Launch Expected
Huawei is at the forefront of 5G equipment and service development, providing telecom partners with the technology needed to set up next-gen connectivity. The Chinese giant plans to show off these technologies and equipment at its upcoming 5G conference that has been scheduled for October 23. The company has officially sent out media invites for its 5G conference in China and the rumor mill suggests that Huawei willannounce thelaunch details for its first-ever foldable smartphone– Huawei Mate X 5G at the event.
Oct. 21, 2019
Instagram May Soon Make it Easy to ‘Group Unfollow’ People You Don’t Interact With
Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature that would separate followed individuals and their posts into different categories, such as ‘Least Interacted With’ and ‘Most Shown in Feed’, based on activities in the last 90 days. The change is believed to have been first spotted by well-known reverse engineering expert, Jane Manchun Wong, who says the the grouping of accounts into different categories is part of Instagram’s plans to make the list of followed accounts“easier to manage”.
Oct. 21, 2019
15 New MIUI 11 Features You Should Know
Xiaomi announced MIUI 11 in India on October 16th and shared itsrollout schedulefor many of its devices. It’s impressive that Xiaomi is bringing MIUI 11 for older devices like Redmi Note 4 and Redmi 4. When it comes to the update itself, Xiaomi has made a lot of visual changes this year so that is quite exciting. So, if your device is eligible for MIUI 11 then you must check out what new features it brings to the table.
Oct. 21, 2019
Motorola 75″ 4K LED Smart Android TV Launched in India at Rs 1.2 Lakhs
Motorola has expandedits smart TV lineup in Indiaby launching a 75-inch 4K LED television, priced at a hefty Rs. 1.2 lakh. It also comes with a bundled Wireless Android TV Gamepad that incorporates a double joystick and directional keys. According to Motorola, the gamepad will make gaming immersive and engaging, thanks to its ergonomic design and functional layout. The Motorola Smart TV features a 75-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS LED display with support for Dolby Vision and HDR 10.
Oct. 21, 2019
Nokia 9.1 PureView Reportedly in the Works with Waterfall Display, Five Rear Cameras
According to the renders, the Nokia 9.1 PureView will come with an improved design featuring a waterfall display that curves along the sides to give the phone a nearly bezel-less look — something a lot of brands are embracing of late, including Huawei with the recently launched Mate 30 Pro. The renders also show off a really thin chin on the phone, along with a strip of a bezel up-top which should be housing all the sensors, and the front-camera on the phone.
Oct. 21, 2019
OnePlus Launches Festive Icon Pack, Wallpapers in Time for Diwali
With the festive season right around the corner, OnePlus is joining the party in its own fashion. Yes, the company will offer discounts on your favorite flagships but it has also launched a new icon pack and wallpaper for its Indian users to celebrate the festival of lights. In an official forum post, OnePlus not only introduced us to its Indian design team that works out of the Hyderabad R&D center but also gave users a gift for Diwali from them.
Oct. 21, 2019
Pixel 4 Face Unlock Getting “Eye Detection” in Coming Months, Google Confirms
With thelaunch of the Pixel 4, Google finally ditched physical fingerprint scanners (or really, fingerprint scanners of any sort) and went all in onface unlock. While the Pixel’s face unlock is pretty close to what Apple has been shipping on its phones since the iPhone X, reports recently started surfacing that thephone can be unlocked even when the owner is sleeping, or dead. That was troubling, and even though the phone has a lockdown feature which prevents it from being unlocked with biometrics, it’s likely that not a lot of people are aware of it.
Oct. 21, 2019
Pixel 4’s Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+ Will Not Come to Older Pixel Devices
The Pixel 4 and 4XL come with many interesting camera features that make them fairly compelling for mobile photography enthusiasts, and while most of those will berolled out to at least some of the older Pixel devices, the same can’t be said about all the myriad new functionalities. A couple of those are ‘Dual Exposure Controls’ and ‘Live HDR+’, neither of which will make their way to the Pixel 3 or 3XL, leave alone the other devices in the Pixel lineup.
Oct. 21, 2019
RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition Launched in China; Price Starting at 2,999 Yuan
In line with itsannouncement last week, Xiaomi has today taken the wraps off its much-awaited RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition in China. It packs all the goodness of the original RedmiBook but with upgraded internals, now featuring AMD Ryzen CPUs and Vega GPU memory. And what’s even impressive are the price tags of the new variants, so let’s go ahead and check out its specs. RedmiBook 14: Specs and Features The new RedmiBook 14 boasts the same plastic construction, which is durable and will seem suitable for the price, as the original RedmiBook 14.
Oct. 21, 2019
Reliance Jio Launches 4 New All-in-One IUC Plans, Starting at Rs 222
The nation’ssecond-largest cellular operator, Reliance Jio, on Monday launched four new all-in-one plans to clear some of the confusion regarding Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) followingthe company’s announcementearlier this month. The prepaid plans, worth Rs. 222, Rs. 333, Rs. 444 and Rs. 555, are already listed on the company’s official website, and are also being offered on the MyJio app. As can be seen in the screenshots below, the three cheaper plans will offer 2GB of high-speed data per day, alongside unlimited on-net (Jio-toJio) voice calling and 100 daily SMSes, alongside 1000 minutes of off-net voice calls.
Oct. 21, 2019
Robot Judges Were Used at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships took place in Stuttgart, Germany last week, and for the first time, robots developed in collaboration with Japanese company Fujitsu were involved in the judging system. By robots, I don’t mean humanoids. These robots are justrectangular grey boxesplaced strategically around the floor to cover the action from all possible angles for providing a fair judgement. The President of the International Gymnastics Federation Morinari Watanabe remarks these robots as “a big step towards the future”.
Oct. 21, 2019
These Are the Top 10 Brands in Interbrand’s “Best Global Brands 2019” List
The company that managed to secure the first position in the list is none other than thetrillion-dollar behemoth of a company,Apple, with a brand value of $234.24 billion. The Cupertino giant is followed by software giantGooglewhose brand value stands at $167.71 billion. Amazoncomes third with a $125.26 billion brand value, whileMicrosoft, with 108.85 billion brand value managed to secure the fourth position. In the fifth position, we have a non-tech company –Coca Cola($63.
Oct. 21, 2019
This is Why the Pixel 4 Doesn’t Support 4K 60fps Video Recording
Google has finally answered persistent queries from Pixel 4 buyers as to why the device lacks support for 4K video recording at 60fps. The company, on Sunday, said it opted to optimize 1080p recording because most users choose that option over 4K anyway. According to a tweet from the official Google account, the company’s engineers felt it was better to spend their time on something that most people use rather than on a niche feature that would just eat up storage.
Oct. 21, 2019
This Robotics Startup Offers 78 Lakhs for Your Face
Have you ever wondered how much your face is worth? Well, a robotics startup is offering approximately 78 lakhs (£100,000) to own rights for using your face on an upcoming robot. Geomiq, a London-based company has published a new blog post seeking applicants for finding a “kind and friendly” face for a new robot being developed by its client. While in-depth details regarding the robot are not disclosed since it is still in the development phase, the company has mentioned that thisrobot will be serving elderly people.
Oct. 21, 2019
This Smart Speaker Skill Can Monitor Your Baby’s Breathing
Researchers at the University of Washington have come up with BreathJunior, a new smart speaker skill that will let parentsmonitor the breathing and movement of sleeping babies. The technology works by playing white noise from the speaker and recording how it is reflected back from the baby’s chest. To test the concept, the researchers have developed a smart speaker that resembles the hardware present in the Amazon Echo. They claim to have tested the system with five babies in a local hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit and says that itmanaged to closely match the traditional vital sign monitors.
Oct. 21, 2019
Wizarding World Gold Is an Annual Subscription Service for Harry Potter Fans
For starters, you will be getting a “magical welcome gift” including apostcard-sized print of J.K. Rowling’s sketch of Hogwarts, an exclusive collectible pin, and an interactive journal called Keys and Curios. You will be given access to a newexclusive video seriescalled Wizarding World Originals that “unravels the mysteries and uncovers the secrets” of the Wizarding World. Also, you will be offered access to 7 eBooks of the original Harry Potter stories through the Wizarding World app.
Oct. 21, 2019
Mi CC9 Pro With Snapdragon 730G, 108MP Camera May Launch October 24
Following the launch of theCC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Editionsmartphones in China earlier this year, Xiaomi is reportedly all set to unveil the CC9 Pro later this month. While earlier reports had revealed some of the tech specs of the upcoming device, the latest leak claims to have disclosed its complete tech specs. Not only that, it also seemingly reveals the pricing, which is certainly something we had not known before.
Oct. 20, 2019
An Average Indian Needs 66.7 Days to save up for the New iPhone: Report
The target device used in the analysis by the firm is the 64GB variant of the iPhone 11 Pro which retails at Rs. 99,900 in India. The report assumes the average salary of Indians to be Rs. 31464.68 from its sources and has come up with the 66.7 days timeframe. Notably, the report mentions that this predicted time period is 6.8 days more than the previous year’s iPhone XS 64GB model.
Oct. 20, 2019
Browse Reddit on an Instagram-like Interface with Reddigram
Reddit is a wonderful platform that brings people with similar interests together with a lot of subreddits focused on different topics. However, if you’re in there for the wallpapers and the memes, there is a cool app named Reddigram that you should not miss out on. As the name hints, the app is designed to replicate an Instagram-like interface. With this Reddit client, you feel right at home if you love the interface of the Instagram app.
Oct. 20, 2019
Dune Pro Is a PC Case Designed to Look like the Mac Pro
Unlike the Mac Pro, customization is the key in Dune Pro. For starters, the case supports Mini ITX, ATX, mATX, EATX, and EEB motherboards. In terms of graphics, Dune Pro can accommodate the latest Nvidia RTX 2080 TI or Quadro RTX 8000 and AMD Radeon VII. For water-cooling, the case can handle 120mm, 240mm or 360mm AIO radiator with fans. The chassis is made of a3mm thick high-grade aluminiumsandblasted with fine beads for achieving a “near-perfect anodised surface”.
Oct. 20, 2019
Google Has a New Tool for Checking the Pollution Levels of Cities
Google has developed a new tool that provides environmental insights on select urban cities. This includes access to information like building emissions, transportation emissions, and rooftop solar potential. DubbedEnvironmental Insights Explorer(EIE), the tool is developed in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCOM). The best part of the EIE initiative is thatanyone can access the datafor free even though it is targeted towards helping city planners.
Oct. 20, 2019
Mayflower Autonomous Ship Will Sail Across the Atlantic next Year Without Humans
Back in 1620, the Mayflower, a ship from England transported about 130 people across the Atlantic Ocean to the New World. As a token to celebrate its 400th anniversary, an autonomous Mayflower ship is being developed by a non-profit corporation named ProMare. This new Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS)will not have any humanson-board. Instead, all the processes will be taken care of by IBM’s AI. The ship will rely on renewable energy sources (solar, wind) for its fuel needs.
Oct. 20, 2019
Microsoft’s New Keyboards Come with Dedicated Office and Emoji Keys
WhileMicrosoft’s Surface eventfocused on some innovative products from the tech giant including theSurface NeoandSurface Deo, the company launched two new keyboards in the event for customers in the US. The two new keyboards joining Microsoft’s lineup of keyboards are theMicrosoft Bluetooth keyboardand theMicrosoft Ergonomic Keyboard. The key attraction (no pun intended) of these new keyboards is that they come with a dedicated Office key and an emoji key. In case you’re curious to know how these keys work, the Office for Windows 10 app opens up as soon as you press the Office Key.
Oct. 20, 2019
Mozilla Reveals 28 Incidents Where YouTube’s Recommendation System Miserably Failed
Last month, Mozillastarted collecting opinionsfrom users about YouTube’s recommendation system as part of its campaign #YouTubeRegrets. During the campaign, the company had mentioned that these opinions will be put up on the web or social media. Now, Mozilla has picked 28 stories from the campaign describing how people got stuck in YouTube’s recommendation rabbit hole. I have picked a few stories from the list that sound scary and show how dumb the algorithm behaves at the same time.
Oct. 20, 2019
NASA Unveiled Its New Spacesuits for Artemis Missions
The American space agency shared the prototypes of the spacesuits on its official Twitter handle. Take a look at the tweet below. These new spacesuits are namedExploration Extravehicular Mobility Units, or xEMUs. While the spacesuit looks similar to the good-old suits used in the Apollo mission, it comes with a whole lot of improvements and new features. The safety of astronauts is given the highest priority while designing these new spacesuits.
Oct. 20, 2019
Only Three Indians Earned over Rs.500 Crore Last Year
From the Gross Total Income filings for individuals, it has been revealed that 77 people earn over 100 crores. This narrows down to three if we consider the people who made Rs.500 crores last year. As you might have all have guessed, no, Mukesh Ambani is not one among these three people. Wondering why? Well, the billionaire hascapped his salary to Rs.15 croresfor 11 years now. It is worth noting that over 5 crore people filed income tax returns this past financial year with gross total income 0 to 500 crores.
Oct. 20, 2019
Samsung Phones Can Be Used as Payment Terminals Soon
Samsung has partnered with Mobeewave to let merchants accept payments from supported cards and walletsright from their Samsung smartphoneswith its Samsung Point of Sale (POS). The highlight of this new system is that the merchant doesn’t have to go through a physical sign-up process since everything is processed through Samsung’s POS app. All the merchant has to do isinstall the app from Galaxy Store or Google Play Store, register for a new account and that’s it.
Oct. 20, 2019
Satya Nadella Took Home $42.9 Million Last Year; Gets 66% Raise
Nadella received a $1 million base salary jump and an increase in stocks. “Nadella’s strategic leadership, including his efforts to strengthen trust with customers, drive for a company-wide culture change, and successful entry and expansion into new technologies and markets,”Microsoft’s independent directors said in a proxy statement released on Wednesday. “The past fiscal year offered another record year for financial performance, and Microsoft delivered strong results for our shareholders, including a return of $30.
Oct. 20, 2019
Snapchat’s Latest AR Lens Shows The Gateway of India Some Moves
Snapchat has teamed up with Spotify right in time for Diwali to bring an AR lens that shows upbeat Diwali playlists when you point your Snapchat camera on the Gateway of India, Mumbai. The playlists available are “Diwali Shuffle”, “Diwali Chill”, and “Diwali Bash” which you can fire up based on your mood or share with your friends and family. The feature went live earlier this week and will be available until October 23, according to a recentreport.
Oct. 20, 2019
These Researchers Want to Make a 3D Map of the Entire Planet
As we all know, our planet is going through a noticeable climate change these days with environmental calamities taking place every other day. Keeping this inevitable change in mind, two researchers named Chris Fisher and Steve Leisz have taken a nonprofit initiative called “The Earth Archive” to preserve a record of our planet as it is envisioned today. This project will basically serve as reference material for generations to come.“The Earth Archive is both a program of scanning focused on endangered landscapes and an open-source collection of LiDAR scans accessible to scientists around the world.
Oct. 20, 2019
This App Lets You Build Powerful iOS Apps on Your iPad with No Code
Are you highly enthusiastic about building iOS apps but lack hardware resources to do so or lack relevant coding skills to develop a powerful app? Worry not, there exists an iPad app named Kodika that lets youbuild iOS apps with simple drag and drop actions. The app lets you create a responsive iOS app by dragging and dropping almost everything including images, buttons, and even lists. You can use several pins and constraints to design the app just how you want it to be.
Oct. 20, 2019
This Band Lets You Generate T-Shirts Based on Your Spotify Listening Habits
English rock band Bring Me the Horizon has unveiled its new merch store earlier this week. While having a dedicated merchandise store has become common these days for influencers and musicians, there is a difference in this merch store. The t-shirt available in this store isdesigned based on your Spotify listening habits. The band has named the website “amo in colour”, a reference to the band’s latest album amo. On visiting the website, you will be asked to log in with your Spotify account.
Oct. 20, 2019
Zen Is a Simple Browser-Based Text Editor for Your Quick Notes
Have you ever wanted a simple browser-based text editor that serves the purpose without adding a whole lot of features? Well, Meet Zen, a text editor that can locally save everything you type inside it in the browser. The visually pleasing and simple user interface of the text editor was one of the first things I noticed about it. Don’t get me wrong, the text editor comes with some useful customizations like theability to change fonts, as well as adownload functionto save your work as a text file.
Oct. 20, 2019
This Pub Uses AI to Make Digital Queues Using Facial Recognition
As an attempt to efficiently manage queues, a pub in London has implemented AI for allotting turns to people. This way, the pub aims to reduce unruly behavior that might happen when impatient people tend to break the line for getting a quick drink. The AI system implemented in the pub usesfacial recognition technologyto make this possible. The bar has a large TV screen that shows a live feed denoting the person’s position and estimated wait time to place an order.
Oct. 20, 2019
This Smart Trash Can Disposes Waste for You
Do you hate taking out the trash at home? Well, meet SmartCan, a motorized garbage can that will do the all of that for you. SmartCanis an innovative approach developed by a Massachusetts-based startup Rezzi. The company recently won theProtolabs’ Cool Idea Awardfor its futuristic idea and methodology. “We want to help people eliminate unnecessary chores from their daily lives. We see an opportunity to take IoT beyond just turning off lights or turning on music, and really help alleviate the burden of the mundane physical tasks that everyone faces.
Oct. 20, 2019
This Smart Walking Stick Helps Blind People Move Around Efficiently
To make the lives of blind people better, a company named YGA has developed a smart walking stick that it calls WeWalk Smart Cane. The product attaches itself to a normal cane and expands its accessibility features. The smart cane provides users with warnings regarding obstacles found at their body and face levels, thanks to itsobstacle detectionfeature made possible by ultrasonic sensors equipped in the device. This is a lifesaving feature in my opinion since a lot of blind people get hurt from obstacles at their face level without realizing its presence.
Oct. 20, 2019
This Startup 3D-Prints Homes in 24 Hours at Lower Costs
An Austin based startup named Icon is making use of 3D printing technology to build homes that will cost drastically lower than costs incurred for building homes using traditional methodologies. Generally, modular parts are manufactured on off-site factories and are assembled in the location where the home has to be built. This is where Icon stands apart. The company brings its printers to the location and constructs on the spot. Cool, right?
Oct. 20, 2019
Toyota’s LQ Concept Car Wants to Create an Emotional Bond with the Driver
The LQ concept car aims to build “an emotional bond” with the driver. To achieve this, the vehicle comes with an AI-powered assistant named “Yui” that the company claims to personalize the driving experience. “Advanced technology gives us the power to match customer lifestyles with new opportunities for excitement and engagement. With the LQ, we are proud to propose a vehicle that can deliver a personalized experience, meet each driver’s unique mobility needs, and build an even stronger bond between car and driver.
Oct. 20, 2019
This New Robot Can Solve a Rubik’s Cube with Just One Hand
The time taken by the robotic hand varies depending on how the cube is shuffled but on average, it takesabout four minutes to solve the puzzle. However, it is worth noting that this is not the first-ever robot that managed to solve the Rubik’s cube. In fact, a robot developed by the MIT graduate studentssolves the cube in 0.38 seconds. However, that robot doesn’t solve the cube single-handed. Instead, it uses individual motors to actuate each face of the cube.
Oct. 20, 2019
You Will Be Able to Play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Soon
In case you’re interested to be part of the testing team, worry not as another wave of recruitment for the Alpha 2 will start later this month. The tech giant has also released a subscriber-only vlog series named “Feature Discovery” for gamers who are part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator Insider program. Luckily, someone has uploaded the first episode in the series on YouTube which you can watch fromhere. As you might have guessed, one of the salient features of the game is the vastness and rich details included in the maps.
Oct. 19, 2019
Airpods Pro With Noise Cancellation to be Launched Soon For $250: Report
Apple’s upcoming noise-cancelling AirPods were firstspotted in iOS 13.2 betaearlier this month, and a new report out of China now suggests that the pair may be priced at a cool $250 (around Rs. 18,000). According to China Economic Daily, the AirPods Pro may be launched in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season in the US this year, but not as a replacement for the regular model. Instead, it will reportedly be a premium offering with a revamped design and active noise cancellation.
Oct. 19, 2019
Apple Tipped to Launch Four 5G iPhones in 2020
According to 9to5Mac, which says it has access to a new report from Wedbush analyst, Dan Ives, the Cupertino giant is prepping to launch as many as four models as part of its iPhone 12 lineup next year. All the models will reportedly have 5G support, a rear 3D-sensing system and what the report describes as ‘motion control’, although it’s not immediately clear if it suggests something similar toGoogle’s Soli-powered ‘Motion Sense’gesture control feature in the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL.
Oct. 19, 2019
Call of Duty Mobile Update Adds Halloween Theme, Sniper-Only Mode
PUBG Mobile may be your first pick, but one can’t overlook the popularity of Call of Duty Mobile. The game racked up100 million downloadswith the first week of launch and has since become a favorite among fans of the franchise. The title is greatly optimized and I believe you will love the battle royale mode on board, but Call of Duty hasannounceda new Halloween event and limited-time mode. If you’re a regular Call of Duty Mobile player, you should be seeing an 83.
Oct. 19, 2019
Here’s the First Illuminated Image of the Lunar Surface Taken by Chandrayaan-2
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has released the first image of the surface of the moon captured by the Imaging Infrared Spectrometer (IIRS) on the Chandrayaan 2. In anofficial blog poston Thursday, the organization said the image covers part of the lunar farside in the northern hemisphere, with the Sommerfield, Stebbins and Kirkwood craters prominently visible. According to ISRO, the IIRS is“designed to measure the reflected sunlight and emitted part of Moon light from the lunar surface in narrow and contiguous spectral channels (bands) ranging from ~800 – 5000 nanometer”.
Oct. 19, 2019
How to Disable Explicit Language for Siri on iPhone and iPad
Imagine a situation where you are at home among your loved ones. Suddenly, a question strikes your mind and you promptly invoke Siri on your iPhone to get the quick answer. Though the virtual assistant offers you the right answer, it uses an explicit language during the conversation. Wouldn’t you feel embarrassed? Most probably, you would. This is where this little hack can save your day by disabling explicit language for Siri on iPhone and iPad!
Oct. 19, 2019
How to Set Up Parental Control on Mac in macOS Catalina
First introduced in iOS 12 last year, “Screen Time” has traveled to Mac with the new macOS Catalina update. As part of Apple’s digital health push, Screen Time helps you keep a track of how you spend time on your Mac and other connected devices like iPhone and iPad. With comprehensive reports, it offers better insight into your app usage, how often you pick up your device, and the number of alerts you receive – which can go a long way in getting rid of Mac addiction or cutting down unnecessary usage.
Oct. 19, 2019
Imgur Drops Support For NSFW Subreddits Citing Business Risks
The image-hosting site, however, reassured Redditors that it won’t remove any legal content uploaded earlier, irrespective of how distasteful they may be. All content will still available at their original URL, and will also be available for viewing directly, it said. According to the post, NSFW content will still remain legal on the website, and users will still be able to upload such content, provided they are marked as ‘hidden’.
Oct. 19, 2019
Latest WhatsApp Beta Hints at Dark Mode Improvements
The latest update to WhatsApp beta on Android contains some hidden details about themuch-awaited Dark Modethat has been in the works for what seems like an eternity.According to WABetaInfo, the update, which has just started rolling out on the Play Store, bumps up the version number to 2.19.298. The main change in this build are thedark Date and Event Bubblesthat replace the green and yellow UI, which persisted in some cases even with the dark mode enabled.
Oct. 19, 2019
Microsoft Rolls Out Fix For Shutdown Bug in Windows 10 20H1 Insider Builds
Last week, Windows 10 Insiders reported that the aforementioned bug prevented them from correctly shutting down or restarting their PCs. The PCs wouldget stuckwhen the “shut down” option was selected from the Start Menu. The screen went black instantly, however, the PC kept running in the background. If you were faced with the aforementioned bug, we suggest you navigate to “Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update” on your PC and check for updates.
Oct. 19, 2019
OnePlus 6 and 6T Receive Android 10 Update with New Open Beta Build
OnePlus is rushing to bring the latest Android experiences to more of its devices. It has already rolled out thestable Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 updateto OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro devices earlier last month. And well, the company recently promised that OnePlus 6 and 6T users will soon be able to enjoy Android 10 as well. Keeping that promise, the Chinese giant has today started rolling out the much-awaited Android 10 update to its previous-gen OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T devices with the latest Open Beta build.
Oct. 19, 2019
Reliance Jio Reaches 355Mn Subscribers; Close to Becoming Biggest Carrier in India
At its Q3 earnings calls on Friday, Reliance Jio announced a total subscriber base of 355.2 million, bringing it ever closer to the nation’s largest mobile carrier, Vodafone Idea. The number represents a net addition of 24 million users over the previous quarter, when the companyreported a total subscriber base of 331 million. Reliance also claimed to have reached340 million+ subscribersat its annual general meeting (AGM) back in August. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) also published its own data on Friday, revealing the Mukesh Ambani-led company’s total customer base stood at 348.
Oct. 19, 2019
Samsung Calls It Quits on the ‘Linux on DeX’ Project
Samsung DeX, if you have heard of it, allows the users to turn their Galaxy phones into desktop PCs simply by connecting a monitor and other peripherals. The company made DeX more welcoming and useful for Galaxy flagship users bypartnering with Canonicalearlier last year. It made it possible for users to run a full Linux desktop instance on its DeX-supported flagship phones. This was an amazing feature for developers and users who didn’t really like carrying a laptop with them.
Oct. 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 Rumored to Ship With Under-Display Camera
Many smartphone-makers, including Xiaomiand Oppo, are said to be working on devices with under-display Selfie-cameras, and Samsung is said to have joined that list as well. According to a report from South Korean tech blog, The Elec, the company is expected to start mass production of OLED panels with under-display camera tech in the first half of next year, although the exact date and other key details about the device itself remain sketchy.
Oct. 19, 2019
Slack Alternatives: 10 Best Tools for Team Communication
Slack offersa better and easy wayto communicate internally with your team and features a better search API that lets you search whole conversations based on context. Integration with many third-party applications like Google Docs, Dropbox, GitHub, ZenDesk and more is another one of the key features that Slack has to offer. While there are many upsides to Slack, it is not flawless. For example, while Slack offers a great free plan, it limits the context searching feature by doing away with the logs after it reaches 10,000 messages.
Oct. 19, 2019
Twitter’s “Lights Out” Dark Theme Finally Shows Up on Android
Twitter has been giving its platform amassive reworkover the past few months and an AMOLED dark theme was one of the most welcoming changes. This new theme,dubbed Lights Out, sits alongside the long-available blue “Dim” theme and has been available in Twitter’s web and iOS apps for quite some time. And well, Android users have been left waiting for the dark theme – but not anymore. Twitter has been working on implementing the “Lights Out” AMOLED black theme for a really long time.
Oct. 19, 2019
Xiaomi Expected to Launch New Phone, Mi TV 5 Series by End of October
Xiaomi has already introduced us to itsmost affordable 5G phoneand thecrazy Mi Mix Alpha conceptwith a wraparound display earlier last month. However, the rumor mill is suggesting the arrival of three different Xiaomi phones before the end of this year. This includes the Mi Mix 4, Mi Note 10 (whose packaging has apparently made its way online earlier this week), and the Pro variant of therecently launched Mi CC9 lineup.
Oct. 18, 2019
You Can Now Buy Mi Remotes Separately From Xiaomi’s Online Store
Afterexpanding its Mi TV portfolioin India last month, Xiaomi has now started selling replacement Mi TV remotes in the country. The announcement was made Thursday by the company’s product support executive in India, Sudeep Sahu, via Twitter. As can be seen from his tweet, the IR remotes areavailable at Rs. 199on Xiaomi’s own official webstore, while the Bluetooth remotes have beenpriced at Rs. 499a pop. Xiaomi’s decision to sell standalone remote controls will help folks who either broke their original remotes or lost them for good.
Oct. 18, 2019
Google Maps Users Can Now Report Accidents, Diversions in Real Time
Google Maps isadding new featuresthat will enable users access to crowd-sourced information about various incidents along the route while they drive to their destinations. According to the company, the feature will enable users to report various driving incidents, such as lane closures, construction, disabled vehicles and on-road obstacles. To report any of the above incidents, users will be able to simply tap on the “+” sign and then choose “Add a report”, as seen in the GIF below.
Oct. 18, 2019
Nvidia Shield TV Pro, Shield TV Streaming Stick Leaked Online
Nvidia Shield TV is often deemed to be the perfect way to stream Android TV and many users have long been waiting for a refresh. There have been leaks surrounding the new Nvidia Shield TV in the past, but online retailers seem to have made an oopsie together. While the upcoming Nvidia Shield TV Pro refresh was leaked on Amazon, a never-seen-before Nvidia Shield TV streaming stick has found its way online via NewEgg (all the details were gathered by 9to5Google before listings were taken down).
Oct. 18, 2019
How to Allow Untrusted Shortcuts in Your Library on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Apple’s Shortcuts app has opened the doors for a ton of possibilities for iPhone and iPad. Whether it’szipping/unzipping filesinstantly,downloading Instagram stories videosor tracking the price history of any products on Amazon with ease, the app has taken automation to a whole new level. While Apple offers a curated collection of shortcuts inside the app, unfortunately, the tech giant doesn’t include many offerings created by an ever-growing Shortcuts community, labeling them as untrustworthy due to security reasons.
Oct. 18, 2019
India Reportedly Building World’s Largest Facial Recognition System
Adding to the worries of privacy advocates and civil right activists in India, the country’s government is reportedly creating what is being described as the ‘world’s largest facial recognition system’.According to CNN, the project will create a single, centralized database that law-enforcement agencies from across the country’s 29 states and seven union territories would have access to. As per the tender document cited by the report, the project would match images from CCTV cameras against an existing database comprising mug shots of known criminals, passport photos and images collected by agencies such as the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Oct. 18, 2019
Motorola RAZR Foldable Phone Launch Teased for November 13
The foldable smartphone space has seen interest fromSamsung,Huaweiand recentlyMicrosoft. Only one of these phone makers hascommercially launchedits foldable and Huawei is expected to make the Mate X available later this month. Well, a new foldable phone contender is now looking to enter the space and we cannot be more excited. It’s Motorola who has sent out media invites that hint at the launch of the much-anticipated RAZR foldable phone on November 13.
Oct. 18, 2019
Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime May Soon Face Censorship in India
After banning hundreds of adult entertainment websites in India last year, the country’s right-wing government is now considering censorship of the various streaming platforms that continue to air programming with graphic content. According to an unidentified ‘government source’ quoted by Reuters, the government is evaluating whether online streaming platforms should also be subjected to the same moderation rules as cinema, theater and television. According to the report, the government is largely worried about growing resentment among some sections of the conservative establishment in the country that have filed several court cases and police complaints regarding alleged ‘obscene content’ – an euphemism in India for nudity and expletives.
Oct. 18, 2019
Chrome 77 Brings Site Isolation to Android to Protect Sensitive Data, Passwords
One of the most widely used browsers, Google Chrome has been updated to version 77, which finally introduces‘Site Isolation’on Android and delivers improvements to further protect sensitive data from being stolen on its desktop counterpart. Before we talk about Site Isolation on Android, it’s essential to note that our phones are resource-constrained. You cannot launch multiple processes on mobile in the blink of an eye, thus, Chrome on Android employs a slimmer form of Site Isolation.
Oct. 18, 2019
Ola Forays in Self-Drive Car Rental Segment with Ola Drive
Popular cab-hailing platform Ola is now ready to take on services like Zoomcar, Myles and others in the self-driving car rental segment with the launch of its own car rentals dubbed “Ola Drive” in India. The company is further expanding its portfolio to make it possible for millennials to use a single app for all their travel needs – be it intra-city, inter-city, or just another leisure trip with friends.
Oct. 18, 2019
Possible OnePlus 8 Pro Renders Show Off Quad-Cam Setup, Punch-Hole Display
No sooner has theOnePlus 7T Pro been launched officially, than leaks regarding its successor started showing up online. According to imagespublished by 91Mobiles(courtesy:@OnLeaks), the device will be the first smartphone by the brand to offer a quad camera setup at the back and a punch-hole camera upfront. The renders also seem to show a curved screen akin to the ‘waterfall display’ found on the Vivo NEX 3 and the Huawei P30 Pro.
Oct. 18, 2019
Rs 199 Mobile-only Plan a Huge Success in India, Says Netflix
“We’ve been very, very happy with the mobile plan. It’s actually performing better than we tested. We’ll look at testing that in other markets because we think there are other markets which has similar conditions that make it likely that that’s going to be successful for us there as well”, said Peters. He also said the company is going look at other plan structures in its global markets following the success of the entry-level plan in India.
Oct. 18, 2019
Samsung to Roll out Patch to Fix Galaxy S10’s Fingerprint Recognition Bug
Samsung Galaxy S10’s in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is plagued by a weird flaw that enables anyone to unlock the smartphone. Yes, even if they haven’t even registered their fingerprint, a report inThe Sunrevealed that certain “gel-based” screen protectors could confuse the ultrasonic sensor. Well, Samsung has acknowledged the issue and has stated that a software patch is in the works. As per the report, if a user registers their fingerprint over the screen protector, then the Galaxy S10’s ultrasonic sensor could malfunction and unlock the phone with a stranger’s fingerprints as well.
Oct. 18, 2019
Google Stadia Confirmed to Support Pixel 2, Pixel 4 Lineups Alongside Pixel 3
After announcing details about itsStadia game streaming serviceearlier this week, Google has now revealed that the Pixel 2/ 2 XL, as well as thePixel 4/ 4 XL, will all support the platform. The company issued the clarification following confusion regarding the status of the company’s latest handsets after the official promotional video for Stadia failed to indicate support for either the Pixel 4 or Pixel 2 lineups. According to Google, Stadia will only be launched in 14 countries to start off, including the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.
Oct. 18, 2019
TikTok Launches eLearning Initiative With #EduTok Program in India
As part of an extensive PR campaign to overhaul its reputation in India following severalcontroversiessurroundingunsavory content, short format video streaming app, TikTok, has launched an education initiative in the country as it tries to soothe frayed nerves within sections of the conservative political establishment. Aimed largely at first-time internet users in the country, the initiative is aimed at“democratizing learning for the Indian digital community on the platform”, said the company.
Oct. 18, 2019
Truecaller Introduces New Privacy-Focused Group Chat Feature
Truecaller no longer just wants to be your Caller ID app, but a complete communication suite that lets you send messages or money to your friends. The app recently added the ability to place VoIP calls to your contacts, but it’s now improving its chatting feature by introducing privacy-focused group chats into the mix. Truecaller has addedgroup chats functionalityto both its Android and iOS app, offering users yet another bombard their friends with messages.
Oct. 18, 2019
Xiaomi Doesn’t Consider Serving Ads in MIUI as an Unfair Practice
Xiaomi recently revealed that it has shipped over 100 million Redmi Note phones to date and well, over 80 million users are happy with its custom Android skin – MIUI. Xiaomi is well-aware of its popularity and growing userbase, thus, serving ads in MIUI helps them rake in additional profits. This practice didn’t bode well with MIUI users, who rebuked the Chinese giant and have openly criticized the presence of ads and app recommendations across the UI and native apps.
Oct. 18, 2019
The Budget Flagship Market in India is No Longer OnePlus’ Territory
For the longest time, OnePlus has been the undisputed king of the budget flagship smartphone segment in India. Anyone looking for a flagship phone in the Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 price bracket would just naturally choose OnePlus over everything else. Mostly because there really wasn’t any competition. That changed this year, and in such spectacular ways that I’m unsure how to really put it in a clear, concise way. But I’ll give it a shot.
Oct. 17, 2019
10 Best Pixel 4 XL Screen Protectors You Can Buy
For improved protection against scuffs, we have picked out high-quality tempered glass screen guards for Pixel 4 XL. Most of these screen defenders sport 2.5D rounded edges for full-coverage and come with precise cutouts for perfect installation. And with bubble-free adhesives, they are incredibly easy to install. Better still, many accessory makers offer the screen protectors in multiple packs so that you get a highly protective screen defender for your Pixel device without having to dole out a lot of bucks.
Oct. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Forays into Gaming Monitors With 34″ Curved ‘Mi Surface Display’
As part of itscontinuing journeytowards becoming a more complete consumer technology company with a comprehensive product portfolio that goes beyond smartphones and associated accessories, Xiaomi on Thursday launched two gaming monitors in China — one with a massive 34-inch curved display and another, with a 23.8-inch flat screen. Mi Surface Display (34-inch) Called the Mi Surface Display, the flagship device in the lineup features a34-inch 1500R curved screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, a144Hz refresh rateand 3440 x 1440 pixel resolution.
Oct. 17, 2019
Google Confirms Daydream VR Shutdown; Daydream View Discontinued
Google’s VR experiments with Daydream VR is now officially over with the companyconfirming to Engadgetthat it is discontinuing its Daydream View handsets, largely due to the lack of interest from users and developers. In a statement following the launch of the Pixel 4 and 4XL on Tuesday, a Google spokesperson also confirmed that neither of the company’s two latest smartphones support Daydream View headsets. According to Google:“There … hasn’t been the broad consumer or developer adoption we had hoped, and we’ve seen decreasing usage over time of the Daydream View headset.
Oct. 17, 2019
Huawei Mate X Unboxing Video Reveals Key Design Change Ahead of Launch
Huawei’s Mate X foldable smartphone willreportedly go on sale from the end of this month, and the company has apparently made at least one little design change from the model that wasoriginally demoedat the MWC in Spain earlier this year. According to a hands-on video of the retail unit, the release button for the screen now sports a striking orange accent to add a bit of a design flair to the device.
Oct. 17, 2019
Instagram Giving Users More Control Over Data-Sharing With 3rd-Party Apps
With data-sharing becoming an increasingly thorny issue among social media users, Instagram is introducing new in-app features to help users better control the data they share with third-parties through the platform. In anofficial blog post, the company said that the feature will now offer more granular control over who gets access to what data data through Instagram. Users will be able to turn off data-sharing with third parties by going over to Settings > Security > Apps and Websites.
Oct. 17, 2019
League of Legends is Coming to Mobiles, Consoles in 2020
After a decade of being available exclusively to PC gamers, the cult multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game,League of Legends, is finally coming to smartphones and gaming consoles. At the 10th anniversary celebrations of the popular franchise, Los Angeles-based video game publisher, Riot Games, announced that a new game based on the League of Legends universe will soon hit mobile devices and game consoles. AlongsideWild Rift, Riot also announced a slew of other games to be released next year.
Oct. 17, 2019
Moto G8 to be Unveiled October 24th; Leaked Renders Show Triple-cam Setup
Leaked renders of what’s said to be the Moto G8 have revealed that the upcoming mid-ranger from Lenovo might feature a triple-cam setup at the back and a teardrop notch upfront. The leaks, courtesy of Dutch tech blog,Mobielkopen, also seem to show off an LED flash alongside the rear camera module. The company has also apparently started sending invites that show the device will be launched in Brazil on Thursday, October 24.
Oct. 17, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3S with 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+ Launched at Rs. 35,999
The mobile gaming space in India is blooming at a speedy pace and phone makers are rushing to perk up their offerings to tap the niche, while also building a worthy flagship smartphone. Nubia is one of the better names associated with this segment and well, it today launched the “Red Magic 3S” gaming phone in the country to take on the likes ofOnePlus 7TandAsus ROG Phone 2. Red Magic 3S: Specs and Features
Oct. 17, 2019
Asus ZenBook Duo, ZenBook Pro Duo Launched in India Starting at Rs 89,990
Asus launched two new ZenBooks at Computex earlier this year and well, they had an interesting feature – dual screens. Yes, Lenovo has toyed with the idea of dual-screens, Apple has a small Touch Bar, but Asus is planning to make dual-screen mainstream by giving them a sizeable area on the laptop above the keyboard. Dubbed the Asus ScreenPad, the Taiwanese giant is giving users anadditional screen space to further ease interactivityand perk up the overall experience.
Oct. 17, 2019
Pixel 4 Facial Recognition Allegedly Works Even if You’re Asleep
Google’s Pixel 4,which was unveiledto a relatively muted response earlier this week, brings hardware-based facial recognition, but a tweet from a BBC journalist now suggests that it might not be as safe as the technology originally debuted by the iPhone X a couple of years back. According to Chris Fox, the facial recognition feature in Google’s latest flagship“works even if you’re asleep / dead”. With many users asking Fox to prove his claim, he also posted a small video that seemingly shows the device unlocking even when it’s held up to his face with his eyes closed and mouth wide open.
Oct. 17, 2019
Pixel 4’s New Recorder App Comes with Real-Time, Offline Transcription
Google Pixel 4 made itsmuch-awaited debutearlier this week, packing not just flagship internals (and more than 4GB RAM, finally) and dual rear cameras but a gimmicky new Motion Sense feature as well. However, one of the new features that caught everyone’s eyes was the new Recorder app that comes baked into Pixel 4 phones. Most voice recorder or memo apps only let you store audio files whereas Google’s first recorder app saves both audio and text files – making it possible for you to share either from within the app.
Oct. 17, 2019
‘Giphy Arcade’ Will Let Anyone Develop Mini Games, Even Without Coding Knowhow
Popular GIF hosting site, Giphy, has debuted a gaming platform designed for people to play, create and share mini web games in they same way they share animated GIFs. CalledGiphy Arcade, the feature runs on web browsers and marks the website’s entry into online gaming. According to the company, the feature enables users to create mini games even without knowing how to code, by using pre-built templates, stickers and more.
Oct. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Confirms New RedmiBook with AMD Processor
Xiaomi has today confirmed that a new AMD-powered RedmiBook is coming on October 21. The confirmation came by way of a poster which showed that the new RedmiBook series will be powered by the AMD R5 3500U processor. We’ve been hearing rumours and leaks around an upcoming Redmi device with an AMD processor, and a new RedmiBook was always the most probable answer to those rumours, and as it now turns out, that’s exactly what the company is working on.
Oct. 17, 2019
Oppo Best in After-sales Service: Counterpoint Research
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO which doled out Rs 300 crore worth unique offers on its smartphone portfolio during the first wave of festive sales has paid off well and the company has witnessed an overwhelming response, Sumit Walia, VP, Product and Marketing, OPPO India, said on Thursday. The company planned unique offerings for its customers such as complete damage protection, one-time screen replacement and cashback on bank debit/credit cards, no-cost EMI and exchange options on its expanded portfolio including six new devices launched ahead of the festive period including Reno2 and A series.
Oct. 17, 2019
Windows Phone 8.1 Users Will Soon Lose Access to Microsoft Store
Microsoft has bad news for its remaining few Lumia users that are still using devices running on Windows Phone 8.1. The company has announced it will shut down access to the Microsoft Store to all such devices from December 16, officially bringing down the curtains on the long-deprecated operating system. Thankfully, though, most apps that have already been downloaded from the Store should continue to work nonetheless. Do note that the official Microsoft app store will continue to be available for Windows 10 Mobile, so users with a Lumia device running Windows Phone 8.
Oct. 16, 2019
100 Million Redmi Note Devices Sold Globally, Says Xiaomi
100 MILLION#RedmiNoteusers! ❤❤ Mi fans, happy to share: we have crossed#100Millionmark for our#RedmiNote series globally! 🥳 I thank each one of you for this MEGA milestone! 🙌 Another Redmi Note BEAST launching tomorrow.🤟 RT if excited 🔄#Xiaomi❤#RedmiNote100Mnpic.twitter.com/bpBDbPHV1F Redmi Note 8 Pro is the first smartphone from any manufacture to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio G90T chipset and it comes with LiquidCool technology for optimal thermal management. It is also the first Redmi smartphone to have a quad camera setup at the back, led by the 64MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor that has already found its way to a number of smartphonesfrom the likes of Realme,Vivoandof course, Samsung itself.
Oct. 16, 2019
Amazon Pay Users in India Can Now Pay Utility Bills Via Alexa Voice Commands
After launching Amazon Pay UPI for Android users back in February, the US retail giant has now announced Alexa integration with the new functionality. According to the company, users will now be able to pay their utility bills, such as electricity, water, post-paid mobile, cooking gas, broadband, DTH and more, via Amazon Pay just by speaking to the company’s digital assistant. The feature will be available on all Alexa-enabled devices from Amazon, including Echo, Fire TV Stick and more.
Oct. 16, 2019
Flipkart Video to Offer Original Content to Take on Netflix, Amazon Prime
Taking Amazon Prime head on, Walmart-owned Flipkart on Tuesday forayed into original video content in India with the launch of ‘Flipkart Video Originals’ as the over-the-top media services (OTT) war heats up in the country. Integrated within the Flipkart video platform, which waslaunched in August this year, Flipkart Video Originals will be produced by some of the best creators in the industry and curated especially for the platform, the company informed.
Oct. 16, 2019
Google Launches Chrome OS-backed Pixelbook Go; Price Starting at $649
Well, we all learn from our mistakes andGoogle Pixelbook Gois the culmination of these learnings. It brings along a powerful hardware package, with an amazing and lightweight design, and a slightly more accessible price. So, let’s dive in and take a look at the specs and features of Pixelbook Go: Pixelbook Go: Specs and Features The Pixelbook Go is unlike any other Chromebook launched by Google in the past and it features a standard laptop-style design.
Oct. 16, 2019
Google Nest Mini Announced with Improved Sound, Wall Mount Support
In line withleaksfrom earlier today, Google also unveiled the Nest Mini smart speaker during today’s hardware event with better sound quality and wall mount support. The second-gen Home Mini speaker is still the “most affordable Google Assistant-powered speaker” at $49 (Rs 3,500). It’s available for pre-order today and will go on sale from October 22. Let’s start off with the design. The new Nest Mini looks identical to the original Google Home Mini speaker – except for a couple of minor hardware changes and an improved audio output.
Oct. 16, 2019
Google Pixel 4 is Not Coming to India, Here’s Why
Though we already knew almost everything about the Pixel 4 and 4XL, Google officially took the wraps off its latest flagship at its Made by Google hardware event in New York today. Pixel 4 is one of the most feature-rich Pixels to be launched by Google but sadly, Indian users won’t be able to get their hands on one. Yes, we’re not kidding. You are reading the title right. Google Pixel 4 won’t officially be launching in India.
Oct. 16, 2019
Here is When Poco F1 Will Receive the MIUI 11 Update
At the Redmi Note 8 series launch event today, Xiaomi talked about the MIUI 11 rollout schedule and well, to our surprise, it carries information about the much-loved flagship killer – Poco F1 as well. So, are you curious to know when the MIUI 11 update will start rolling out to Poco F1 users? Well, Xiaomi plans to push out the latest MIUI 11 update to a total of 28 devices in its portfolio in India and you would be elated to know that Poco F1 is one of the first few devices to receive the update.
Oct. 16, 2019
Honor 20 Lite With In-display Fingerprint Scanner to be Announced October 22
Huawei has announced it will launch the Honor 20 Lite mid-range smartphone on October 22. Multiple teasers posted by the company on its official Weibo account recently have confirmed that the device will come with a punchhole camera housing upfront, an under-display fingerprint scanner and a triple-cam setup at the back. One of the teasers also seemingly suggests that the device will be available in at least two gradient colors.
Oct. 16, 2019
Huawei Offers to Sign ‘No Backdoor Agreement’, Share Software Source Codes With India
Chinese telecom giant, Huawei, has reiterated that its technology does not contain software code that will compromise the privacy of its users. The company on Monday even offered to enter into a“no backdoor agreement”with India to reassure lawmakers, wireless carriers and end users that contrary to unsubstantiated allegations leveled by the US, its technology will not enable China to surreptitiously spy on other countries. In an interview to the Reuters on the sidelines of the ongoing India Mobile Congress in New Delhi, the head of the company’s India operations, Jay Chen, said:“From the very beginning, I have confidence that Indian industry, the India market will welcome Huawei because I have contributed a lot with my unique value … I am ready to sign (a no-backdoor agreement)”.
Oct. 16, 2019
India 3rd Worst for Privacy After China and Russia, Claims New Study
A recent study has found that India is amongst the worst-performing countries in terms of digital privacy.The report, published by technology blog, CompariTech, says it rated countries based on a number of categories, from the use of biometrics and CCTV to data sharing and retention laws, after exploring privacy laws and surveillance levels across 47 countries to determine how well nations are protecting their citizens. As per the report, India is the third-worst for privacy after China and Russia, with a dismal score of 2.
Oct. 16, 2019
Jennifer Aniston And ‘Friends’ Crash Instagram With Epic Selfie
Jennifer Aniston joined Instagram on Tuesday byposting an epic selfiethat crashed the platform following unprecedented incoming traffic from fans and followers. Before the crash, however, she garnered more than 116,000 followers and hundreds of thousands of likes for the first post that contained a selfie with all her five co-stars on Friends – the cult TV series that celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, but continues to remain a favorite on streaming services worldwide.
Oct. 16, 2019
Jio, Samsung showcase 5G, LTE use cases at IMC 2019
At the event, the two companies presented new business opportunities using ‘5G NSA’ mode, with advanced 4G LTE and 5G technology used in combination as a dual-connected mode network, the company said, adding that these will demonstrate how innovations from the latest technology can benefit consumers, enterprises and the society. Mathew Oommen, President of Reliance Jio Infocomm said:“The unprecedented data growth and the mobile internet adoption and revolution that Jio brought to India has fundamentally changed the life of every Indian.
Oct. 16, 2019
Mi Air Purifier 2C with Dual Filtration Tech Launched in India at Rs. 6,499
Xiaomi took the stage today to launch the much-awaited Redmi Note 8 series in India, however, it was preceded by the unveiling of an affordable new air purifier. Yes, Xiaomi today added to its ecosystem portfolio, specifically theMi Air Purifier 2 lineup, with the launch of Mi Air Purifier 2C in time for the incoming winter season. Mi Air Purifier 2C: Specs and Features Mi Air Purifier 2 lineup has been quite popular in India over the past couple of years.
Oct. 16, 2019
MIUI 11 Rollout for Xiaomi, Redmi Phones in India Starts October 22
Alongside the launch of theRedmi Note 8 and Note 8 Proin India, Xiaomi has also doled out the details for when MIUI 11 will be available for its massive portfolio in India today. The company has revealed that a ‘total of 28 Xiaomi and Redmi phones’will receive the MIUI 11 update over the next two months. On stage at the launch event, Xiaomi discussed everything from MIUI 11’s new features (first shown off in China last month) that will be available in India to the rollout schedule.
Oct. 16, 2019
Pixel 3, Pixel 3a Will Get Pixel 4’s Night Sight ‘Starry Sky’ Update
Originally introduced in the Pixel 3,Night Sightis one of the most compelling camera features that enables users to take clear images in low light by brightening up even the dimmest and darkest scenes. With the Pixel 4, Google is taking the feature a step further by adding the ability to capture the night sky in all its starry glory. Thankfully, the company has now announced that the feature will also roll out to the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a through an impending software update.
Oct. 16, 2019
Pixel 4 Buyers Won’t Get Unlimited Original Quality Photo Storage
The Pixel 4 and 4XL come with a number of improvements over their predecessors, but a small change to their official feature list suggests that folks buying these devices may not get complimentary unlimited storage of original quality images on Google Photos. According to Google, all Pixel 4 and 4XL buyers will get unlimited Google Photos storage alright, but in‘high quality’instead of‘original quality’, which means the shots might be compressed to save space.
Oct. 16, 2019
Realme X2 Pro will Launch in India on November 20; Realme Confirms
Realme’s flagship smartphone, the Realme X2 Pro waslaunched in China yesterday, and while the company had earlier said that the phone will be coming to India by December, it has today sent out official press invites to the Realme X2 Pro launch in India. The smartphone will launch in India on November 20, in an event held in New Delhi. The Realme X2 Pro is a feature-packed smartphone from the Chinese smartphone maker, and comes with top-of-the-line specs including aSnapdragon 855+, up to 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage.
Oct. 16, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro with Helio G90T, 64MP Quad-Camera Launched at Just Rs. 14,999
While Realme might have been the first to launch a 64MP camera phone –Realme XTin India (no biggie), its arch-nemesis has today arrived in the country as well. Yeah, we are talking about the Redmi Note 8 Pro, which also boasts a 64MP quad-camera setup on the rear. Redmi Note 8 Pro was first unveiled in China a couple of months ago and well, Xiaomi is today perking up the competition with its launch in India.
Oct. 16, 2019
Redmi Note 8 with 48MP Quad-Camera Launched at Just Rs. 9,999
Alongside the launch of the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi also unveiled its younger sibling in India. The Redmi Note 8 has also debuted in India today and well, it’s a successor to the Redmi Note 7 (or Redmi Note 7S) that continues to provide a 48MP camera to the users, but with a more powerful chipset, new design and quad-cameras in tow. Redmi Note 8: Specs and Features Redmi Note 8 features the same glass construction as its elder sibling, with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection both on the front and back.
Oct. 16, 2019
The Iconic Bajaj Chetak Makes a Comeback as an Electric Scooter
After being phased out in the first few years of this millenium amidst dwindling sales in an increasingly competitive two-wheeler market, the legendary Bajaj Chetak has made a comeback, albeit, in an electric avatar. Confirmingrecent rumors, Bajaj Auto on Wednesday launched the all-new Chetak under the company’s Urbanite EV sub-brand, as part of the company’s plans to enter the EV (electric vehicles) space in the country. The new Chetak comes with an electric powertrain that contains a Li-ion battery with NCA cells.
Oct. 15, 2019
You Can Now Play as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator in Mortal Kombat 11
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most famous cinematic character, the Terminator T-800, is now a playable DLC character in ‘Mortal Combat 11’. Although sadly not voiced by Schwarzenegger himself, the actor reportedly authorized the use of his likeness and even chose his own voice actor for the game. The character started rolling out last week, featuring multiple costumes matching Schwarzenegger’s outfits in the various films in the franchise that started with James Cameron’s 1980’s cult classic, The Terminator.
Oct. 15, 2019
Fitbit Versa 2 With Alexa Now Available in India For Rs 20,999
After announcing plans to launch a number of latest wearable models in India a few weeks ago, Fitbit has finally made available its flagship Versa 2 smartwatch in the country through various online and offline channels. The device went on sale globally last month after being unveiled weeks earlier. Fitbit Versa 2 Specifications and Features The Fitbit Versa 2 ships with support for Amazon Alexa, enabling users to get weather info, control connected items, conduct web searches and more through voice commands.
Oct. 15, 2019
Google Nest Mini Leaked Ahead of Launch; No Major Upgrades in Tow
Google’s much-awaited hardware event is scheduled for today. The company will finally reveal the price of its Pixel 4 flagship on stage – since wealready knoweverything else. The hardware event will also see the company launch a successor to its most affordable smart speaker, Google Home Mini, under the Nest branding. And well, if it’s any consolation, the Google Nest Mini has also leaked online ahead of its launch – much like the Pixel 4 lineup.
Oct. 15, 2019
Google Pixel 4 with 90Hz Display, Motion Gestures Launched at $799
Google Pixel 4 has been crowned the most leaked smartphone to date and well, you need to backtrack to June to know how it all started. Googleitself outedwhat the Pixel 4 would look like four months ago and well, everything about this flagship phoneleaked onlinein the time leading up to today’s announcement. Google officially launched the Pixel 4 and 4 XL at the Made by Google hardware event in New York today, basically confirming every hardware spec and feature about its flagship including the price and availability.
Oct. 15, 2019
Google Pixel Buds 2 with 24-Hour Battery Life Unveiled; Coming Later in 2020
Alongside thePixel 4 flagship, Google has updated its neckband-style Pixel Buds wireless earphones with the launch of Pixel Buds 2. And well, the earbuds are no longer tethered with a string but instead, they’re now truly wireless like theApple Airpodsand Samsung Galaxy Buds. Starting off, Pixel Buds 2 has been designed to offer the ultimate comfort and should sit flush with your ears – looking less weird than the massive Microsoft Surface Earbuds.
Oct. 15, 2019
Google Stadia Launch Date Announced at Pixel 4 Event
Though we gathered to witness Google unveilits new hardware devicesat the “Made by Google” event in New York, the company officially revealed the launch date for its game streaming service Stadia. And well, if you’ve been waiting to play PC games on a mobile phone, Chromebook or Chromecast-enabled TV, Stadia will become available from 19th November. To start with, the company allowed interested users to order either the Stadia Founder’s Edition or Premiere Edition packages.
Oct. 15, 2019
Here’s Everything We Expect From Google’s Pixel 4 Launch Event
We are mere hours away from the launch of the Pixel 4 lineup at Google’s much-awaited hardware event that’s being held in New York. The company will finally reveal its newest flagship smartphone, or I’d say we just need the price and availability details, today. It’s going to compete against the latest iPhone 11 lineup and probably provide users with an even better camera experience. Alongside the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, Google is also expected to launch a new Chromebook, a refreshed Home Mini speaker, Pixel Buds 2, and several other hardware products.
Oct. 15, 2019
BSNL Testing VoLTE Services on Xiaomi, Nokia, Vivo Phones
At a time when much of the developed world is seeing a rollout of5G services, state-owned BSNL has announced plans to expand its 4G LTE network in India. The company is reportedly planning to launch LTE services in a number of telecom circles in the country, including West Bengal. In astatement to PTI, the CGM of BSNL-owned Calcutta Telephones, Biswajit Paul, said the company has started installing 4G equipment across the state in the run-up to the impending launch.
Oct. 15, 2019
How to Automatically Close Safari Tabs on iPhone and iPad
Safari has got some neat improvements in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. One of the nifty-little features that I have found worth taking note of is the ability to automatically close Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad. Even though killing Safari tabs manually is quite straightforward, I forget to clean them up more often than not. As a result, the tabs remain open for several days sometimes even weeks. So, it’s good that Apple has offered a better way to deal with tabs in the stock web browser.
Oct. 15, 2019
How to Fix Error 0x80246019 on Windows 10
We will use the Powershell command shell to restore many Windows settings including Microsoft Store and other apps. Rest assured, the processwill not erase any of your personal data. Now without any delay, let’s go through the steps. First of all, search for “Powershell” from Windows Start Menu. Now, right-click on “Windows Powershell” andclick on “Run as administrator”. After that, execute the following command on the Powershell window.
Oct. 15, 2019
How to Run a Security Checkup on Your Google Account
October is a month of a lot of things in the tech world. It’s a month chock-full of phone launches, hardware events, and more. However, something a lot of you might not be aware of is that October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month as well. In light of that, if you are wondering how you can be safer on the internet, the first step is to ensure your Google Account is protected well.
Oct. 15, 2019
How to Disable Link Preview in iOS 13 Safari on iPhone and iPad
Safari for iOS 13 has got quite a few notable features like thedownload managerand the option toautomatically close all tabs. But the one new addition that I hate is the ability to show the link preview of any webpage. While the link preview could be helpful for many who want to take a peek at what a specific webpage has to offer before visiting the site, this feature hasn’t gone down well with my taste.
Oct. 15, 2019
Microsoft’s ‘Project xCloud’ Game Streaming Service Goes Live in Public Preview
Microsoft has started rolling out the Public Preview of its much talked-about Project xCloud game streaming service to select users in the US, UK and South Korea. The beta version of the service only has four games for now, although the company says it will add more titles going forward. The list includes games likeGears 5,Halo 5: Guardians,Killer InstinctandSea of Thieves, all of which will be accessible for preview testers regardless of their existing Xbox One library.
Oct. 15, 2019
Oppo Working on Full-screen Smartphone With Wrap-around Display
Oppo is apparently working on cutting-edge technology that will allow it to design smartphones with ‘wrap-around’ displays curved on all four sides instead of just of just two. Believed to have been first spotted by Dutch tech blog,Let’s Go Digital, the patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) also reveals that the company has come up with under-display sensors for ambient light and infrared light to get rid of the unseemly notches required to house them.
Oct. 15, 2019
Realme To Launch First Smartphone with Qualcomm’s 5G Integrated Chip
Realme today launched its first flagship smartphone, theRealme X2 Pro, in China with a 90Hz display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, quad-cameras, and superfast 50W charging. Well, it used this opportunity to take another jab at Xiaomi by announcing that it will be the first phone maker to launch a smartphone with Qualcomm’s new 5G integrated chipset. Qualcomm is currently baking its 5G modems only in the flagship Snapdragon 855 SoC series, however, it hasalready announcedthat it will release 5G-integrated Snapdragon 600 and 700-series chipsets in the coming months.
Oct. 15, 2019
Realme X2 Pro with 50W SuperVOOC Charging, 90Hz Display Launched
Xiaomi may have reiterated the definition of a budget flagship with the launch ofPoco F1last year and its assumed successor – theRedmi K20 Proearlier this year in India. But, it seems like the company’s Chinese counterpart and arch-nemesis Realme is ready to join the cool world of flagship phones. Therefore, it has today launched its first-ever flagship phone – the Realme X2 Pro in China merely 17 months after the company’s debut.
Oct. 15, 2019
How to Share Notes App Folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Notes has been one of my favorite stock apps for several reasons. Whether it’s the wide range of user-friendly features or intuitive UI, the app has got everything covered to give thebest third-party note appsa run for their money. And with the arrival of iOS 13 andmacOS Catalina, it’s got even better. Among many new features that have graced Apple’s note-taking app, what has caught my eyes is the ability to share Notes app folders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, which can go a long way in enhancing collaboration.
Oct. 14, 2019
[Updated]Honor Vision Smart TV with Pop-up Camera Launches in India on Oct 14
[Update on October 14] Honor hasn’t revealed the price and availability details for the Honor Vision TVs, so stay tuned for more information. Original content follows After witnessing how Xiaomi has disrupted the smart TV segment over the past couple of years, more tech giants (phone makers, in particular) are now interested in this category and are looking to offer added smart features to users. The Honor Vision smart TV lineup wasunveiled in Chinaa couple of months ago and well, it is now making its way to India next week.
Oct. 14, 2019
Chinese Propaganda App Reportedly Spying on 100 Million Android Users
In a report that should surprise no one, a propaganda app developed by the Chinese government is reportedly spying on users who downloaded it on their smartphones. According to researchers at German cybersecurity firm, Cure53, the app has critical backdoors that effectivelygrant it ‘superuser’ privilegeson smartphones, allowing it to run arbitrary commands and extract just about any data on affected devices. Called‘Xuexi Qiangguo’, (Study the Great Nation), the app was launched to much fanfare back in January, and has since been downloaded by more than 100 million users around the country.
Oct. 14, 2019
Ericsson Ready to Make 5G Radios in India, Says Senior Executive
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer, Ericsson, is ready to manufacture 5G radios in India, a top company official said on Monday.“Ericsson has been in India for over 115 years and our commitment to this market has only grown over the years”, Nunzio Mirtillo, Ericsson’s Head of Market Area South East Asia, Oceania and India, said while addressing the inaugural day of the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. According to Mirtillo, Ericsson has set up a live 5G network at its booth at IMC, in frequencies being discussed in India – both 3.
Oct. 14, 2019
Fortnite Has Us Staring at a Black Hole for 12 Hours Straight; Where’s Season 11?
Fortnite is well-known tostir interestaround its new Seasons and events by doing the unthinkable. I mean, did you ever think you would attend anEDM concertinside your favorite game? Well, Fortnite made that possible for us. And now, the game hasgone ahead and destroyed its own mapand Fortnite, as we know it, maybe dead. Yes, that’s true. If you’re a Fortnite fan, you would know that Fortnite developer Epic Games was supposed to announce Season 11 last night (as per IST) but the game is unplayable right now — and has been for the past 12 hours.
Oct. 14, 2019
GeForce Now Game Streaming Service Rolling Out on Android Devices: Report
Barely days afterNvidia announced plansto bring itsGeForce Nowgame streaming service to Android devices, the app is reportedly already rolling out to users in South Korea. According to Android Police, the beta version of ‘GeForce Now’ supports many third-party Android devices, which should make it a possible contender in the fledgling game-streaming sector, which includes names like Google Stadia and Apple Arcade. It’s worth noting that although there doesn’t seem to be an exhaustive list of devices that are compatible with GeForce Now, Nvidia back in August announced that the app will first launch in beta on‘flagship devices from LG and Samsung’, before being rolled out more widely.
Oct. 14, 2019
HarmonyOS Will Compete With iOS in 2 Years, Claims Huawei CEO
Therecently-unveiled HarmonyOSmay not yet be ready for commercial smartphones, but Huawei has big plans for it nonetheless. In an interview to Fortune Magazine last week, the company’s founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, reportedly claimed that the software will be good enough to compete with Apple’s iOS in just two to three years’ time. He also apparently said that the timeline is, if anything, on the conservative side, and it may take substantially less time in reality.
Oct. 14, 2019
How to Access the New File Explorer Interface on Windows 10
Windows has had the same File Explorer interface for ages with little to no change in terms of appearance and file handling. However,a Redditor has discovereda hidden File Explorer onWindows 10which is based on the newer UWP (Universal Windows Platform) standards. The new interface looks quite modern and consistently fluent in design language. It no longer looks legacy by any means and I absolutely love this new look. So, if you want to try out the new File Explorer on Windows 10 then follow the steps below.
Oct. 14, 2019
How to Center Taskbar Icons on Windows 10
While Windows 10 allows customization to a great degree, it has not tried to experiment with its core features like Start Menu and Taskbar. Both these UI elements are left-aligned and have been sitting in a corner for close to two decades. However, macOS and Chrome OS have their app dock centered and I feel it’s much more utilitarian and symmetrical in its overall theme. So, if you also want to move the Taskbar icons to the center, you have come to the right place.
Oct. 14, 2019
How to Delete Siri and Dictation History in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
When a shocking report revealing how Apple used to share Siri recordings with contractors surfaced a few months back, the tech giant received a lot of flak from all sides. Feeling the heat, the company immediatelyhalted Siri’s speech grading programand also offered a temporary workaround that involvedcompletely turning off Siri and Dictationon each of the devices. However, that also meant that you could no longer use Siri which made the whole situation even worse.
Oct. 14, 2019
How to Share Your Live Route ETA in Apple Maps on iPhone and iPad
There was a time when Apple Maps on iPhone didn’t make any sense to me. As compared to Google Maps, it was so far behind that I never used it. Fast forward a few years and several updates later, the stock maps app for iOS and iPadOS has become a lot better. The vast improvement in terms of design and accuracy along with features like “Share ETA” has immensely enhanced the maps app.
Oct. 14, 2019
Huawei Mate X Already in Production; Will go on Sale from End-October: Report
Huawei’s Mate X foldable smartphone will reportedly go on sale from the end of this month. According to unidentified sourcesquoted by igeekblog, the device is already in production, but may be in short supply initially because of“difficulty in production and low yeild”. The development follows anearlier announcementwhich confirmed that the phone will finally go on sale from October after its launch was postponed twice following the controversies surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Fold.
Oct. 14, 2019
iPhone SE2 Will be Priced at $399; Won’t Have 3D Touch: Ming Chi-Kuo
In his latest investor note, famed Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has claimed that theiPhone SE2 will be launched in the first half of next year, starting at $399(around Rs. 28,000). He further claimed that the device will be powered by the company’slatest A13 chip, which powers the entire iPhone 11 lineup, including the flagships iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The device will also reportedly ship with 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of storage, although the base model will only offer 64GB.
Oct. 14, 2019
New Xiaomi Patent Shows Selfie Camera Stuffed Inside Corner Bezel
The patent, filed by Xiaomi, shows off multiple designs for what Xiaomimightbe considering as a way to bring bezel-less devices that also don’t have a notch or a pop-up camera, or anything of the sort. While some of these designs look, sort of okay, others look downright weird. There’s one that basically puts a weird notch on both corners of the display, and another that looks like the device will end up having ears.
Oct. 14, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3S Gaming Phone Launching in India on October 17
Nubia’s latest gaming phone, the Red Magic 3S is coming to India on October 17, the company has confirmed with a poster on its official website in India. The Nubia Red Magic 3S is the company’s update to the Red Magic 3 that was launched back in May this year. Nubia Red Magic 3S: Specs In terms of hardware, the Red Magic 3S is a performance powerhouse. The device features aSnapdragon 855+ Mobile Platform, paired with 8GB/12GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.
Oct. 14, 2019
One UI Beta Program Finally Brings Android 10 to Galaxy S10
It’s been some time in the making, but Galaxy S10 users can now finally try out the upcoming Android 10-based One UI on their smartphones. The company has made the announcement for the beta program in an official blog post, where it also highlights some key changes that are coming with the new One UI. For starters, the new One UI will make it easier for users to get notifications while they’re in a game or another full-screen app without the notifications taking up too much space on the screen and causing distractions.
Oct. 14, 2019
Orange Google Pixel 4 Makes a Paparazzi Appearance
The upcoming Pixel 4 is going to be available in a new “Oh So Orange” colour variant, and while I’m not sure how I feel about the colour, reports surfacing online hint that it might be a limited edition colour variant for the phone. Google confirmed the existence of the colour via a huge billboard on Times Square, and now, the phone has made an appearance in front of the paparazzi.
Oct. 14, 2019
PUBG Mobile Update 0.15 Coming on October 16 with New Modes, Deagle, and More
PUBG Mobile has been preparing its next update for some time now, and we’ve already covered reports that the update will add things like the newBRDM-2 amphibious vehicle, and Desert Eagle. Now, we finally have a confirmation of the date when we’ll finally get this update, along with everything new that the update will include. BRDM-2 Amphibious Vehicle The amphibious BRDM-2 is making its way into PUBG Mobile with the 0.
Oct. 14, 2019
Redmi K30 Shown Off with Dual Punch-hole Cameras, 5G Support
Barely months after the launch of theRedmi K20 series, Xiaomi’s sub-brand confirmed it had started work on its successor – the Redmi K30 and that it will arrive with5G supportnext year. Well, Redmi is wasting no time to further build its smartphone empire and has today shown off the Redmi K30 at an event in China. Yes, this may come as a shocker but the company is already developing the smartphone with support for SA/NSA dual-mode 5G connectivity.
Oct. 14, 2019
Safari in iOS Sending Safe Browsing Data to Tencent
In a world where every tech company is sharing and/or selling user data, Apple has always tried to (and mostly succeeded in) maintaining a high-ground with user privacy being a key focus for the company. However, recent reports might put that claim into at least some doubt. According to multiple user reports, Safari on iOS is sending safe browsing data to Tencent servers in China. While Safari has always sent safe browsing data to Google’s servers for its Fraudulent Website Warning system which protects users from accidentally going to phishing websites, data being sent to Tencent is a much bigger deal to most users.
Oct. 14, 2019
‘Bajaj Chetak’ Tipped to Make a Comeback as an Electric Scooter
As per the report, the upcoming scooter will be launched under Bajaj’s all-new ‘Urbanite’ brand that will offer a series of electric vehicles, starting with the new Chetak. In fact, Bajaj has also worked on the nostalgia factor by naming the launch event ‘Hamara Kal’ (Our Past/Future), which is a clear nod to the company’s famous ‘Hamara Bajaj’ (Our Bajaj) ad campaign which took a life of its own in the early nineties.
Oct. 14, 2019
Select Qualcomm Chipsets Now Support ISRO’s NavIC Satellite Navigation System
At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) event in New Delhi, Qualcomm announced today that select chipsets in its portfolio will include support forIRNSS(India’s Regional Navigation Satellite System) and NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) in the country. Both ISRO and Qualcomm have worked closely on the development of the chipsets which will use NavIC for day to day use. The new Qualcomm chipsets will“help accelerate the adoption of NavIC and enhance the geo-location capabilities of mobile, automotive and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions,”stated ISRO in anofficial press statement.
Oct. 14, 2019
Stalkerware Installation Attempts in 2019 Jump 35% Globally; India Witnesses Major Drop
“The good news is that even though the number of users that encountered a stalkerware has increased 35% globally, we have seen a drastic drop of approximately 67% in India, which shows that we are moving in the right direction in progressing as a ‘Digitally Smart’ nation,”said Saurabh Sharma, Senior Security Researcher (GReAT), Kaspersky (APAC) in an official statement. Note: For those unaware, stalkerware is monitoring software or spyware that’s used for stalking, i.
Oct. 14, 2019
What is Instagram’s Restrict Feature and How to Use It?
It’s no secret that social media channels have become a harvesting platform for many bullies and trolls. While Twitter is the most toxic of all, Instagram is also being marred by harassers with their hateful comments. To tackle these potentially harmful issues which can take a serious toll on mental health,Instagram has rolled outa new feature called “Restrict”. It allows users to mute people on Instagram without blocking them. I have discussed the feature in entirety below so let’s go ahead and check how different it’s from blocking someone and why you should use it often.
Oct. 14, 2019
When Will The Fortnite Season 11 Blackout End?
Fortnite Season 11 is coming, but a lot of you may not exactly know when. It was earlier expected to arrive last night but the game has given us amysterious in-game black hole, which gulped down the entire battle royale map and players. It was a stunning sight that was created by the meteor being shot into the Zero Point at Loot Lake. Well, we have now been staring at that black hole at the center of the screen (which also takes over the lobby) for over 12 hours.
Oct. 14, 2019
Xiaomi Foldable Smartphone Renders Show-up Online
Xiaomi has been working on a foldable phone, we all know that thanks to the company posting a video of a prototype for the phone on Twitter a while back. Since then, we’ve not heard much about the Chinese smartphone maker’s ambitions around the foldable phone. Well, we now have concept renders of the foldable phone surfacing online thanks to Lets Go Digital, where we get a close-up look at what Xiaomi’s folding phone might look like.
Oct. 14, 2019
Scrapestack Enhances Real-Time Web Scraping with Its REST API
While the internet is the place to find the information you are looking for, it doesn’t make it any easier to save, compare, and contrast the data that you get. Since the data is hosted on different websites that can only be viewed using a web browser, it’s hard to collect the data and keep it updated. You can try to manually copy and paste data, however, it’s a fool’s errand as depending on your data set, the time cost will not be feasible.
Oct. 13, 2019
Trump Administration Considering Okaying Sales to Huawei: Report
Ahead of the next round of trade talks between Washington and Beijing, the Trump administration is mulling to issue licenses to some US firms that will let them sell non-sensitive equipment to Chinese telecom giant Huawei, the media reported on Thursday. The decision to begin the process of approving licenses was made by President Donald Trump in a meeting last week, sources familiar with the matter said. A license to do business with Huawei would allow companies to sidestep a ban his administration had placed on Huawei earlier this year, CNET reported quoting The New York Times.
Oct. 13, 2019
Bionic Bird Is a Lightweight Drone That Can Be Controlled from Your Smartphone
Have you ever wanted a cool-looking drone that is compact enough to fit inside your backpack? Check out Bionic Bird, a drone that is designed to look like a bird. Does the drone look familiar? Well, it is because the Bionic Bird is the same drone shown off in Indian Hindi-language military action filmUri: The Surgical Strike. While the initial impressions might seem like it comes straight out of a war movie, it has some cool features that you should not miss out on.
Oct. 13, 2019
Dell OptiPlex 7070 Ultra Modular PC Launched in India
Dell Technologies on Friday unveiled its OptiPlex 7070 Ultra — a flexible, modular and zero-footprint PC which targets the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and Information Technology Enabled Service (ITES) sectors. The PC has been launched at a starting price of Rs 47,999+ GST (inclusive of keyboard and mouse). The company is, however, selling compatible display options separately. “We know that one of the definite target industry verticals will be BFSI, as well as BPOs, where we have seen the non-compute intensive use cases for fixed computing emerge.
Oct. 13, 2019
Global PC Shipments Grew in Q3 2019: Gartner
The top three vendors were Lenovo, HP Inc. and Dell — which was already significant. The top three vendors, as well as Acer Group, also experienced year-over-year growth in shipments in Q3. “The Windows 10 refresh cycle continued to be the primary driver for growth across all regions, although the magnitude of the impact varied according to local market conditions and the stage of the refresh cycle. The Intel CPU shortage opened opportunities for alternative CPU vendors, namely AMD and Qualcomm, to reposition their processors in the PC market where Intel is dominant.
Oct. 13, 2019
Indians Prefer Video-First, Variety, and Vernacular Content: Report
Over the past decade, India has witnessed a massive inflow in people having access to the internet. As a result, the usage of internet in the country has gone to levels never seen before. The internet consumption in the years to come would be video-focused, mobile-first with a priority on genuine and reputable content, according to a report from management consulting platform Zinnov. Titled “The Future of Internet Content Consumption in India – Frictionless Consumer Experience for Mobile-only India and Bharat”, the report provides insights regarding the internet usage patterns of Indian consumers.
Oct. 13, 2019
Microsoft Patents Vibrating VR Floor Mat to Keep You Safe
Tech giant Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could help you be aware of your surroundings while you’re playing a VR game. This way, you can potentially avoid hitting yourself in the wall or any objects at home during an intense VR gaming session. The floor mat isexpected to come with pressure sensorscapable of efficiently detecting the player’s position without using optical sensors, according to the patent application that reads “A virtual reality mat may include a plurality of spatially distributed pressure sensors integrated into the mat to detect a physical pressure or force applied to an activity surface of the mat”.
Oct. 13, 2019
Microsoft’s AI Generates Talking Heads from Noisy Audio Samples
Researchers at Microsoft have developed a technique that aims to improve the accuracy and quality of talking head generations by focusing on the audio stream. As per current talking head generation techniques, a clean and noise-free audio input with a neutral tone is mandatory but the researchers claim that their method “disentangles audio sequences” into factors like phonetic content, emotional tone, and background noise in order to work with any given audio sample.
Oct. 13, 2019
Relativity Space to Begin Commercial Launches of 3D-Printed Rockets in 2021
Relativity Space, an aerospace manufacturer company, is gearing up to expand its autonomous rocket factory. The rockets manufactured here, however, has a difference. They are 3D-printed. Yes, you read that right. The company is preparing to launch the world’s first 3D-printed rocket. “Relativity was founded with the long-term vision of 3D printing the first rocket made on Mars and expanding the possibilities for human experience in our lifetime. With the close of our Series C funding, we are now one step closer to that vision by being fully funded to launch Terran 1 to orbit as the world’s first entirely 3D-printed rocket.
Oct. 13, 2019
Researchers Have Developed Artificial Human Skin for Robots
Researchers have developed a system combining artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin. The artificial skin developed by Professor Gordon Cheng and his team from Technical University of Munich in Germany, consists of hexagonal cells about the size of a two-euro coin (i.e. about one inch in diameter). According to the study published in the journal Proceedings of the IEEE, each is equipped with a microprocessor and sensors to detect contact, acceleration, proximity and temperature.
Oct. 13, 2019
Smartphone Sales in the US on a Steady Decline in Q3 2019
However, according to Counterpoint Research, September was ruled by Apple. During the opening weak and pre-sales, the iPhone Pro Max had the highest demand. The iPhone 11 Pro had the second-highest demand. The iPhone 11 had the least amount of early demand of the three new smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy S10 remained the top seller of Android flagship smartphone within the major US carriers. However, volumes have been declining. “The A10 e, A20, and A50 sales have helped fill the gap.
Oct. 13, 2019
These $3000 Shoes Filled with Holy Water were Sold out in Minutes
A limited-edition sneaker filled with holy water from the Jordan River in the soles and blessed by a priest sold out within minutes after its debut. The shoes cost $3,000 per pair. ‘Jesus Shoes’ are basically distinctive pair of white Nike Air Max 97s, manufactured by a Brooklyn-based creative label MSCHF, Fox News reported on Wednesday. The shoes also have features like the Bible verse Matthew 14:25, the passage describing Jesus walking on water along with a single blood drop to represent the blood of Christ.
Oct. 13, 2019
This Electric Car Runs 20 Kilometers Daily for 30 Days Without Charging
Hanergy, a Chinese company with expertise in thin solar films partnered with a Chinese automaker named Jiangsu Joylong Automobile to develop a solar-powered electric car. The company has been testing the efficiency of the car and from the test results, it has been found that the car manages to run 20 kilometers per day for 30 days without charging, thanks to the thin solar films present in the car. It is quite fascinating to know that thebattery levels stayed around 60-80%in all those days.
Oct. 13, 2019
This Website Lets You Test Linux Distros Right from Your Browser
If you are an avid Linux user who hops distros every weekend, it can be confusing at times to pick a distro to install. Well, not anymore. There exists a website named DistroTest that lets you test Linux operating systems from your web browser without requiring any sort of installation so that you can get a better idea regarding what to expect from the operating system without even downloading it.
Oct. 13, 2019
Apple Acquires IKinema, a UK-Based Motion Capture Company
Apple has reportedly acquired IKinema, a UK-based 3D animation company with expertise in motion capture technology that could be used to turn full bodies of people into animated characters. The Cupertino giant has officially confirmed the acquisition of IKinema but the company seems to have no plans to reveal the reason or purpose for this acquisition.“Apple buys smaller companies from time to time, and we generally don’t discuss our purpose or plans”,Apple told Financial Times.
Oct. 12, 2019
22% of the Photos You Stored Are Bad: Avast Study
A recent study by Avast has shown that about 22 percent of the photos stored in Android phones were either of low-quality or duplicates. A list of 45 countries ranked based on the percent of wasted space has also been released by the popular cybersecurity company. From the data, the company initially concluded that 16% of the images that went through the cleanup app were just duplicates of one another. This can happen a lot if you’re one of those people who often tend to use the burst mode option while capturing photos in the hope of capturing the moment without any blurriness in at least one of them.
Oct. 12, 2019
Apple Now Sells Lumos Matrix Smart Bike Helmet in the US
A major reason why people commuting on a bike, skateboard, or scooter meet with accidents is the lack of proper communication with other drivers on the road. A lot of smart helmets exist in the market for getting around this and now, none other than Apple has started selling Lumos Matrix, a smart helmet in its stores. So, let’s see what’s special about Lumos Matrix to catch Apple’s attention. Firstly, there is a7×11 dot-matrix displayon the rear of the helmet that is completely customizable.
Oct. 12, 2019
Chinese People Will Have to Pass a Facial Recognition Test to Get a New SIM Card
China has been obsessing over facial recognition technology for quite a while now. By this time, I assume you must be aware of the fact that user privacy and China’s futuristic technologies never appear on the same page. Now, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) hasannounced a new ruledemanding people applying for new mobile network and internet connection to have their faces scanned by telecommunication providers. This new rule will be put into effect starting December 1.
Oct. 12, 2019
Chrome Uses AI to Describe Images for People with Impaired Vision
“When you’re navigating with a screen reader or a Braille display, when you get to one of those images, you’ll actually just basically hear ‘image’ or ‘unlabeled graphic,’ or my favorite, a super long string of numbers which is the file name, which is just totally irrelevant.”,says Laura Allen, a senior program manager on the Chrome accessibility team. Google uses the same technology it uses to give relevant image results based on keywords to make this possible.
Oct. 12, 2019
Duet Display Turns Your Phone into a Second Screen
Having a second screen can significantly boost your productivity in multiple ways. You get better accessibility, smooth multitasking experience, and better control over all the applications you’re using at the moment. Unfortunately, sometimes you might be running low on budget for that curved monitor you desire or you’re out of space on your table for occupying a dedicated secondary monitor. At these circumstances, using your existing devices as a second screen can be really handy which is exactly an app named Duet Display achieves.
Oct. 12, 2019
Google Material Design Awards 2019: Here Are All the Winners
So, let’s take a look at the four apps picked by Google to know how they stand out from the millions of apps that follow material design guidelines. The winners are classified into four categories namely Theming, Innovation, Experience, and Universality. 1. Theming – Ruff Ruff is a less known note-taking app with just over 5,000 downloads. The app has a consistent material design in terms of color and typography. The notes are displayed on a material-style bottom sheet.
Oct. 12, 2019
Indians Feel E-Commerce Ratings and Reviews Are Positively Biased
With e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart giving outhuge discounts on products during sales, people across India are finding more reasons than ever before to continue or try out online shopping. One of the advantages people get while using online shopping is product reviews from people who have bought the item and a recent survey from LocalCircles has found that Indians think customer reviews are positively biased. The companysurveyed over 33,000 people from more than 220 districtsacross India.
Oct. 12, 2019
Netflix Announces Ghee Happy, an Animated Preschool Series
Netflix hasordered a preschool television seriesnamed Ghee Happy from Academy Award and Annie Award-nominated director-animator-illustrator Sanjay Patel. The plot revolves around children attending a daycare named Ghee Happy where they discover their powers. In case you’re not aware, Sanjay Patel is known for his contributions in Pixar films like Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, Cars, Toy Story 2, and The Incredibles 1 & 2. His short animated film named Sanjay’s Super Team was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards and for Best Animated Short Subject at the 43rd Annie Awards.
Oct. 12, 2019
Steam Will Let You Play Local Multiplayer Games Online Soon
Valve is in the final round of preparations to launch a new feature in Steam named “Remote Play Together”, a feature that allows you to play local multiplayer games with your friends as if you all were in the same room. “All local multiplayer, local co-op and split-screen games will be automatically included in the Remote Play Together beta, which we plan to launch the week of October 21.”,reads the announcement.
Oct. 12, 2019
These Are the First Smartphones Made Entirely in Africa
In a smartphone industry where almost every major brand relies onChinafor manufacturing a majority of their smartphones, there exists a brand named Rwanda Mara that manages to manufacture smartphones entirely in Africa. The company’s president Paul Kagame has announced its first two smartphones –Mara X and Mara Zin a press conference earlier this week. Now, let’s discuss the specifications packed in these smartphones but let me warn you, don’t expect cutting-edge specifications on these ones.
Oct. 12, 2019
Uber Pet Makes It Easy to Travel Around the City with Your Pet
A lot of pet owners find it difficult to find a ride when they’re traveling with their pets. Even drivers of ride-hailing giants often tend to reject your booking if they find a pet, say a cat or dog with you. The main reason for this is because they don’t want to get their cars dirty. At times, drivers may be allergic to pets. To get around this, Uber has announced a new feature called Uber Pet that allows you tofind pet-friendly driversby paying a little more money.
Oct. 12, 2019
Volvo’s All-Electric XC40 Will Feature an Android Powered Infotainment System
Volvo is all set to launch its first EV, an all-electric variant of the brand’s own XC40 SUV. To make the electric vehicle even more appealing, the automaker has teamed up with software giant Google to equip an infotainment system based on Android. What this means for the end-users is that you don’t need an Android smartphone with this vehicle. The car has built-in Google Assistant, Google Maps, and even Play Store for downloading compatible apps.
Oct. 11, 2019
Twitter for Mac App Relaunched; Thanks to macOS Catalina’s Catalyst
Even after resistance from its community, Twitter discontinued its native Mac app earlier last year to focus its energy towards “building a consistent experience” across platforms. Well, macOS users have been living without an official Twitter app – dependent on third-party apps, however, that’s changes today. Twitter has launched a new app for Mac users today, almost a year and a half after its decision to halt support for its native app.
Oct. 11, 2019
Amazfit GTS with 14 Day Battery Life Launched in India at Rs. 9,999
Huami has today launched its Apple Watch-like smartwatch, the Amazfit GTS in India. The smartwatch comes with a 1.65-inch Super Retina Grade AMOLED display along with a custom modular dial, and 14 days of battery life. The Amazfit GTS is capable of tracking 12 different types of activities, and comes with a PPG optical heart rate sensor and GPS, and it’s water resistant up to 5ATM (which is around 50 metres) so you can easily take it for a swim, or use it in the rain without worrying about it.
Oct. 11, 2019
Amazon to Launch Its Food Delivery Service in India this Diwali: Report
The food-delivery space in India is all but conquered by the likes of Zomato and Swiggy, but that is reportedly not going to stop Amazon from launching its very own food delivery service in the country. According to a new report from Money Control, the e-commerce giant is looking to launch food delivery services in India during the festival of Diwali, and will take on Swiggy and Zomato in the space.
Oct. 11, 2019
DxOMark Debuts Audio Quality Testing; Huawei Tops The Initial List
DxOMark is well-known in the smartphone world for its camera reviews and well, phone makers love to boast about their photography and video scores. Well, DxOMark is today expanding its reviews expertise with the addition of audio testing into the mix. It means DxOMark is now going to test out the speaker and microphones of latest smartphones in the market, offering us in-depth reviews and scores to judge their performance.
Oct. 11, 2019
Ex-Googler Claims Google, Law Enforcement Can Access Your G Suite Data
Google is often rebuked for not placing focus on the privacy of its users in certain cases, such as the recent eavesdropping reports about Google Assistantvoice recordings. Well now, a former Google employee has taken to the Internet to claim that user data stored within some G Suite products, including Google Docs may not be completely secure and can be accessed by Google and law enforcement agencies. Martin Shelton, an ex-Google employee and a principal researcher at the Freedom of the Press Foundation, in ablog poststates that any organization which uses Google’s paid G Suite products has complete access to everything its employees’ data stored in any of its related services.
Oct. 11, 2019
Google Claims Stadia will Outperform Consoles, Gaming PCs
Google’s cloud-based game streaming service “Stadia” is launching next month, and the company is steadily giving us more information around it. After revealing Stadia’s pricing, launch games, and more, the company has now made a bold claim about the service. Yeah, like I said — bold claim. Bakar went ahead and talked a little bit about how Stadia plans on not only competing but actually outperforming high-end gaming PCs and gaming consoles.
Oct. 11, 2019
Google Just Made Its First Official Acknowledgement of Android 11
It’s not a surprise that Android 11 is in the works. It probably has been for quite some time now, but Google has only now made an official reference to the upcoming iteration of its smartphone operating system. According to9to5Google, an official app for the Android Dev Summit is where the reference is made. Apparently one session in the conference is titled “Preparing for Scoped Storage in Android 11”. That just makes it clear that Google is looking to get devs started on preparations for new developer-oriented features in Android 11 well before consumers even get to hear about it.
Oct. 11, 2019
Google’s Pixelbook Go Leaked in Full Hands-on Video
It looks like Google just can’t catch a break with all these leaks. Last year, the Pixel 3 was leaked so extensively, there were conspiracy theories that Google is doing it on purpose to surprise us all with a wildly different device. This year, the Pixel 4 has been leaked in every way possible, with Google itself confirming details about the phone beforehand, going so far as to put up a giant billboard to show off the new “Orange” colour of the phone.
Oct. 11, 2019
How to Pay e-Challan Online Against Automated Traffic Fine
India is going through a digitization process under “Digital India” program, and government is one of the main entities that is pushing every department to adopt the new-age technology. While the e-Challan system has been in place for a few years, a new automated penalty system has been started in New Delhi as a pilot project. Since this a new system, most Delhites are clueless about this. That’s why in this article, I will discuss the new system and how you can pay e-challan online against any traffic violation.
Oct. 11, 2019
Malware-laden Photo, Gaming Apps on Play Store Found Affecting Android Phones
As per a report from antivirus software provider Dr. Web, a number of legitimate-looking Android apps on the Google Play Store have been found to be hiding malicious code and affecting Android devices with malware, adware, spyware and more. The report says that the apps pretended to be legitimate services such as photo editing softwares, games, utilities, and photo galleries, but came with the Android.Joker family malware embedded into them. These apps were spotted earlier in September and have since been removed from the Play Store.
Oct. 11, 2019
Nokia 6.2 with Snapdragon 636, Triple Camera Launched at Rs. 15,999
In line withyesterday’s find, Nokia 6.2 has launched today in India just in time for the festive season. It’s the younger sibling to the Nokia 7.2 that made its way to India last month and an upgrade overNokia 6.1 Plus, which is discounted to under Rs. 10,000. I mean, Nokia 6.2 brings a decent set of specs for a premium budget device, but with a higher price tag. Nokia 6.2: Specs and Features
Oct. 11, 2019
Windows 10 November 2019 Update Is the next Major Windows Update
If you are wondering what’s new in the upcoming update, well, here’s a quick refresher. Microsoft is gunning this release towards Enterprise users but you will see some UI/UX changes, better notification management, ability to activate third-party voice assistants (like Alexa) on the lockscreen, improved Windows search, and more.
Oct. 11, 2019
7 Best Google Analytics Alternatives for Analysing Website Traffic
Google Analytics is by far the most popular analytics tool for analyzing web traffic. With more than 40% of the web analytics market share, no one can deny its dominance. However, gone are the days when it used to be the only good web analytics tool on the market. Now, Google Analytics faces a big completion from several players. Also, the free version of Google Analytics which most websites use is quite limited.
Oct. 11, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Gets The Same DxOMark Score as The Pixel 3
Let me refresh the Redmi K20 Pro’s camera specs. The device features atriple camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, coupled with an 8MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Quoting the DxOMark review, K20 Pro’s photography performance is described as under –“In general, the camera is capable of producing images with good exposure and a good texture/noise balance in most situations. However, its limited dynamic range and visible color casts in some conditions slightly negate the overall positive picture.
Oct. 10, 2019
Huawei to Launch a New Full-Screen Bezel-Less Phone on October 17
With Xiaomi and Oppo showing off next-gen smartphones, Huawei too aims to be at the forefront of innovation. It is already expected to join the foldable smartphone party with theofficial launch of the Mate Xlater this month, but that’s not all. Huawei has sent out invites to the French media that the launch of a new smartphone series is imminent on October 17 in France. You can see the invite shared with the French media below and well, it suggests that the Chinese giant is prepping the launch of a new phone with a full-screen bezel-less display.
Oct. 10, 2019
Amazfit GTS Launching Soon in India
After launching the incredibly Apple Watch-like Amazfit GTS in China back in August, Huami is gearing up to launch the watch in India in partnership with Amazon. The Amazfit GTS comes with a1.65-inch Super Retina Grade AMOLED screen, a custom modular dial, metal body, and 14 days of battery life — all of which sounds really impressive. It can track 12 different kinds of activities, and even has a PPG Bio-tracking opticalheart rate sensor, GPS, and up to 5ATM water resistance— which is about 50 metres.
Oct. 10, 2019
Flujo Signature Pro: The Answer to Storage & Dongle Problems for USB-C Devices
I love the USB-C port and don’t want to buy a new device that doesn’t feature it. The USB-C port not only allows you to charge a device but also transfer data at incredibly high speeds. If a device manufacturer supports the Thunderbolt technology with USB-C, you can even use an external graphics card. That said, if a device only includes USB-C port, which is what’s happening more and more, then you are in big trouble.
Oct. 10, 2019
How to Install Custom Fonts on iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Of late, we are seeing Apple is slowly slacking its strict control over customization features on both iPhone and iPad. From dark mode to widgets support on iPad, Apple seems to be listening to its customers and that is simply great. On similar lines, Apple has also brought support for custom fonts with the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. Yes, that is right. Now, you can install custom fonts on your Apple device without having to tinker or jail-break your device.
Oct. 10, 2019
Nokia 6.2 with Snapdragon 636, Triple Cameras Lands in India Tomorrow
HMD Global is trying its best to stay afloat in the uber-competitive Indian smartphone market. It has silently been refreshing its portfolio in India instead of holding product launches, of recent. Nokia 7.2 waslaunched last monthin the country and well, it has decided to now bring its sibling – the Nokia 6.2 to India as well. The company itself hasn’t shared any information on the Nokia 6.2’s India launch, but Amazon India has started teasing the device on its website.
Oct. 10, 2019
Issa Rae Lends Her Voice to Google Assistant; Rolling out Today
Google Assistant lets you pick from a number of different voices, but it introduced new celebrity voices into the mix earlier this year – starting with John Legend. Well, Google today announced that comedy-drama series “Insecure” creator Issa Rae is the second celebrity to lend her voice to Google Assistant. Rae’s celebrity voice for Google Assistant isrolling outnot only for its Android and iOS users but also for Nest home speakers as well.
Oct. 10, 2019
MIUI 11 Rollout in India Set for October 16
Xiaomi unveiled the next iteration of its custom software –MIUI 11in China last month, alongside the launch of theMi Mix Alphaand Mi 9 Pro 5G. The company has started the rollout, both in beta and stable channels, in China but it now seems like a global rollout might be right around the corner. The official MIUI India account has today taken to Twitter to tease that MIUI 11 will be announced for India on October 16, alongside the launch of theRedmi Note 8 seriesin India.
Oct. 10, 2019
Instagram Might be Adding Direct Messages to Its Web Interface
Instagram’s mobile app might be getting continuous updates, what with theaddition of a dark mode, and the newRestrict accountsoption, but the web interface for the photo-sharing platform has always lagged behind, feature-wise. Well, it looks like Instagram might be rectifying at least one aspect of its web interface with the addition of direct messaging. The possibly upcoming feature was spotted by developer Jane Manchun Wong, who has a reputation for exposing features well before they are released by companies, and she even got the interface for the new DM-on-web feature to show up for her with what I can only imagine was some code-wizardry.
Oct. 10, 2019
Oppo Reno Ace with 90Hz Display, SD 855+, Quad-Cameras Goes Official
Alongside the launch of Oppo Reno 2 last month in China, the company announced that it will soon be launching a flagship smartphone. It was dubbed Oppo Reno Ace and we’ve since been seeing tidbits of information about this smartphone leak online. Oppo itself had been teasing the main features of Reno Ace including a 90Hz display panel, a quad-camera setup, Snapdragon 855+, and more. Oppo Reno Ace has officially launched in China today and well, it has shapen up to be a worthy flagship smartphone that can tackle rivals with its expansive feature set.
Oct. 10, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro, 7T Pro McLaren Edition Launched Starting at Rs. 53,999
Just a couple weeks after the launch of theOnePlus 7Tin India, the company has now flown to London to unveil the much-awaited upgrade for its higher-end OnePlus 7 Pro flagship. Dubbed the OnePlus 7T Pro, as expected, this smartphone is a minor upgrade over its predecessor and brings some meaningful (yet underwhelming) changes in tow. OnePlus has not only launched the standard OnePlus 7T Pro at its event in London but carried forward its partnership with well-known automaker McLaren with the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition as well.
Oct. 10, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro vs OnePlus 7 Pro: What’s Different?
OnePlus has stuck to its bi-annual smartphone refresh cycle this year as well, but it has slightly tweaked its launch schedule. If you don’t already know, the company now has a “Pro” and a non-Pro variant in its portfolio. OnePlus has alreadylaunched the non-Pro OnePlus 7T in India, alongside the much-awaited OnePlus TV, earlier last month. And well, the company has now launched the T-series refresh of the Pro variant – OnePlus 7T Pro at a launch event in London.
Oct. 9, 2019
AMD Launches Ryzen 9 3900 and Ryzen 5 3500X Processors
AMD has today launched two new processors in its third-generation Ryzen line-up of desktop CPUs. The Ryzen 9 3900, and the Ryzen 5 3500X are OEM-only chipsets and come built on top of AMD’s 7nm process. The Ryzen 9 3900 comes with 12 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.1GHz and boost clock of up to 4.1GHz. The Ryzen 5 3500X, on the other hand has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock speed of 3.
Oct. 9, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile Crosses 100 Million Downloads in its First Week: Sensor Tower
Activision and Tencent Games’ mobile shooter Call of Duty: Mobile has been breaking records all over the place. After garnering interest from over20 million players in the first two daysof its launch, the game has now reportedly crossed over 100 million downloads in its first week. That’s according to data gathered by Sensor Tower, and it shows an impressive lead over the kind of interest received by other popular games likePUBG Mobile and Fortnite.
Oct. 9, 2019
Essential Shows Off Radically Different, Taller Phone; Is it the Essential Phone 2?
Essential Phone 2. Is it ever coming? What’s the future of Essential Phone? What’s Andy Rubin doing these days, except fordodging allegationsof sexual misconduct and rumors about Essential shutting down? Well, we have been waiting for an answer to all of these questions and well, it seems like Rubin has kept himself busy with the development of a new phone, which could be the Essential Phone 2. Both Essential and Rubin have been quiet post the launch of their first smartphone, the Essential PH-1.
Oct. 9, 2019
Google May Announce New Pixel 4 5G Variant Next Week
Just when we thoughteverything about the Pixel 4has leaked, including the rumored prices, a new report has now surfaced suggesting that Google will also show off a 5G-enabled variant of the Pixel 4. It will be unveiled alongside the standard Pixel 4 lineup, which supports LTE, but won’t go on sale right away. As per Nikkei’slatest report, Google has already begun “test production” of its new 5G variant whereas the 4G variants are already under mass production.
Oct. 9, 2019
Latest Windows Insider Build Brings Calling Support to Your Phone App
Windows’ Your Phone app is slowly being decked out with new features, including file sharing,notification mirroring, and more, and now, the company has added another cool feature into the mix here — calling support. The latest Windows Insider build #18999 brings calling support to the Windows Your Phone app. With this update, users who have connected their Android phones to their PC via the Your Phone app will now see a dedicated “Calls” section in the PC app where they will be able to see their call history, along with a dialer to make new calls.
Oct. 9, 2019
Motorola One Macro with Helio P70 SoC, Triple Cameras Launched at Rs. 9,999
The Motorola One lineup started with the launch of the battery powerhouse –One Powerlast year, but it has since been pivoted to a camera-centric lineup. Motorola has already unveiled the One Vision, One Action, and One Zoom across the world. So, what do you think is missing from the bunch? Well, it’s a phone with a macro lens and that’s exactly what the company has launched today in India. Let’s take a look at its specs and availability details:
Oct. 9, 2019
OneUI 2.0 Based on Android 10 Coming to Galaxy S10 Lineup Soon
Android 10 officially startedrolling outaround a month ago and it’s not only running on Pixel phones, but has also reached Essential, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Nokia devices. Well, Samsung doesn’t want to stay out of the loop any longer and had now revealed that its much-awaited OneUI 2.0 update, based on Android 10, is coming soon. Yes, you heard that right Samsung fans. The company has taken to both its Korean and U.
Oct. 9, 2019
PlayStation 5 Name Confirmed, Coming Holiday 2020
Sony’s upcoming PlayStation update has been in the news for a while now, withnew detailsandadvancementsabout the console coming out over the past months. If you’ve been eagerly waiting for more details about the console, well, Sony just delivered. Sony has said that the PS5’s controller will be improved, with anew haptic feedback systemreplacing the old rumble feedback that the console has used for years now. With this new haptic feedback, the company claims users will be able to receive a wider range of feedback from their controllers when they’re gaming.
Oct. 9, 2019
Realme X2 Pro India Launch Set for December
Realme is all set to release its upcoming flagship Realme X2 Pro in China on October 15, and today, the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed in a tweet that the device will be making its way to India in December this year. That seems like a pretty long wait, but it may well be a wait worth having. The Realme X2 Pro looks like it’ll be a great flagship device, with the company having confirmed some top-of-the-line specs for it.
Oct. 9, 2019
Redmi 8 with Snapdragon 439, 5000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 7,999
With the ongoing festive season, Xiaomi is now giving users a number of new options to make a shift from the feature phone they may currently be using to a smartphone that’s not going to burn a hole in their pockets. Redmi 8 is the latest addition to the company’s entry-level portfolio and it brings along a modern display, dual-cameras, and a massive battery to offer the complete experience at a bang for the buck price.
Oct. 9, 2019
Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro Launch Date Officially Revealed
During the launch of its latest Redmi budget phone –the Redmi 8, Xiaomi has made the Diwali celebrations more sweeter for Xiaomi fans. The Chinese gianttoday announced the launch date for the much-awaited Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro. And well, it seems you wouldn’t have to wait much longer as both of these phones are launching in India in exactly one week. Redmi India confirmed the launch date with an official tweet, which is October 16.
Oct. 9, 2019
Reliance Jio Will Now Charge 6 Paise/Minute For Calls to Other Telcos
Jio users, we have some news for you. And this is an important one as you may soon be needing more than your standard Rs. 399 recharge to avail all of the company’s services. Reliance Jio today announced that it will start charging users 6 paise per minute for calls made to other telecom networks. It’s pretty straightforward, the new rule. It means if you call someone using an Airtel or Vodafone SIM then you would be charged at a rate of 6 paise per minute.
Oct. 9, 2019
Twitter Says Phone Numbers Provided for Security Accidentally Used for Ad Purposes
In yet another breach of user privacy by a large social media network, Twitter admitted on Tuesday that a number of users’ emails and phone numbers may have been misused by the company and “inadvertently” used for ad purposes. The issue, according to a blogpost by Twitter, cropped up because the company’s algorithms “may have” accidentally matched people’s emails and phone numbers with contact lists uploaded by advertisers to match their own customers with Twitter users.
Oct. 8, 2019
You Can Answer Calls and Snap Selfies with Levi’s Smart Jacket
Levi’s has collaborated with Google for its lineup of smart denim jackets featuringGoogle’s Jacquardtech. The jacket comes with some cool smart features that will definitely interest you. The jacket hastouch controlsfor controlling music playback. This way, you can easily play, pause and skip music tracks. There’s more, when the gesture is triggered, the jacket takes selfies from your phone’s camera. You can also specifyGoogle Assistant commandsthat you would need the most and trigger it on the go.
Oct. 8, 2019
Amazon Go Cashier Less Tech Could Soon Expand to Airports and Movie Theaters
Amazon is planning to expand itsAmazon Gotechnology implemented in its cashless stores to airport stores and movie theaters, according to arecent reportfrom CNBC. The report states that the e-commerce giant has been discussing with different businesses including OTG’s CIBO Express stores at airports and Cineworld’s Regal theaters for licensing its cutting-edge technology. Stores in baseball stadiums could also incorporate the technology. In case you’re unaware of how Amazon Go works, the cashless store is equipped with cameras and sensors to track the items picked by the customer and seamlessly perform payment from his/her Amazon account.
Oct. 8, 2019
Fairphone 3 is a Smartphone Made with Modularity and Repairability in Mind
In the world of smartphones that constantly aims to get rid of the top and bottom bezels of the display for increased screen-to-body ratio and end up as a fragile visually pleasing smartphone that could cost a fortune to repair, there exists Fairphone 3, the successor of Fairphone 2 thatscored 10/10 for repairabilityiniFixit teardown. The company just launched the Fairphone 3 earlier this week and I must tell you, this phone will be loved by people who love to put in time and efforts to replace parts in smartphones if something is not functioning as expected.
Oct. 8, 2019
Alibaba’s Futuristic Hotel Run by Robots Uses Facial Recognition for Check-Ins
Checking-in to hotels at the reception can be one of the boring experiences everyone has to go through while opting for a hotel stay. Well, not in Alibaba’s futuristic Flyzoo hotel. The hotel is completely keyless and cashless, thanks to modern technologies. Flyzoo hotel is situated in Hangzhou, China. The hotel allows guests to make room reservations and payments right from its mobile app. There is an option for a virtual room tour in the app so that guests can precisely know what to expect from their room before confirming the booking.
Oct. 8, 2019
No One Cares About iPhone’s Notches: Californian Judge
Love it or hate it, the truth is, people have got used to iPhone notches. Due to the existence of the notch on top, someonefiled a lawsuitlast year against the Cupertino giant claiming that the advertised screen size and resolution are not delivered in iPhones as a portion of the screen gets cut off in order to house the notch. A Californian judgereportedlyreplied as follows:“There doesn’t really seem to be anyone in America who seems to be concerned about it”.
Oct. 8, 2019
Russian Man Sues Apple for Allegedly Turning Him Gay
Apple gets sued for a plethora of reasons but this is the first time the Cupertino giant is being sued for manipulating the sexual orientation of an individual. Yes, you read that right. A Russian man has filed a lawsuit against Apple for turning him gay. According to the lawsuit, the man claims that an iPhone cryptocurrency payments app notified that he received “69 GayCoins” with a note saying “Don’t judge until you try”.
Oct. 8, 2019
This Instagram Influencer Used 369 Fake Accounts to Threaten Competitors
A fitness trainer named Tammy Steffen has been arrested by the FBI for creating 369 fake Instagram accounts to harass her competitors. She had been reportedly threatening her ex-business partner and competitors from these Instagram accounts and 18 email addresses. In case you’re wondering how intense those “threats” were, check out the following.“I plan to slice you up into little pieces. Your blood shall I taste.”,sent Mrs. Steffen from a fake Instagram account handle catloverexpress.
Oct. 8, 2019
TikTok Video Shows Chinese Woman Using Vending Machine via Face Recognition
A TikTok video has surfaced online that shows how a Chinese woman was able to unlock a vending machine using just her face. This eliminates the need for carrying cash, card, or even a smartphone for getting yourself a cold drink. The video was spotted by Matthew Brennan, a speaker in China who took the same to Twitter. In the video, theChinese woman was able to gain access to the vending machine by simply standing in front of itand showing her face in the vending machine’s camera.
Oct. 8, 2019
Watch These Hilariously Bad ColorOS Ads If You Dare
Oppo reportedly uploaded a couple of video ads for promoting its ColorOS 6 earlier this week. The Chinese smartphone giant then took the videos down after facing criticism for how lame the ads were. The folks at Android Police, however, managed to save the videos before they got deleted from Oppo’s Twitter account. In the first video,a lady can be seen describing and fantasizing about ColorOSas if it were a human being to a gentleman.
Oct. 8, 2019
macOS Catalina is Now Available to Download
Apple’s latest iteration of its desktop and laptop operating system, macOS Catalina is finally here in its stable form, a few days after the company released the macOS Catalina Gold Master candidate to the beta channel. With macOS Catalina, Apple is bringing a lot of new features and changes to the Mac. For starters, Screen Time is now available on the Mac so users can see which apps they use most often, and even set app limits and timers on Mac.
Oct. 7, 2019
15 Hidden Android Features You Should Know
While Android has matured by leaps and bounds, it’s still going through the refinement phase. Over time, Google has both added and removed many popular features in Android. Sometimes the features are completely removed. However, in many cases, they make it to the Settings page or they are buried under different hidden places inside Android. That’s why we have come up with this article where we unearth 15 hidden Android features that are quite interesting and helpful.
Oct. 7, 2019
Asus 6z Scores a Satisfactory 104 on DxOMark
Though it has been quite some time since the launch of Asus 6z (known as ZenFone 6 in international markets) in India, DxOMark released the camera review of this smartphone over the weekend. And well, it’s a review for the rear cameras whereas the selfie camera review has alreadyset two world recordswith the highest score earlier this year. This is pretty satisfactory for a budget flagship and well, the breakdown reveals that the device scores 107 points in the photo and 99 points in the video department.
Oct. 7, 2019
Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL Prices Leaked Ahead of Launch
Remember, wesaid last weekthat everything about the Google Pixel 4 lineup except for the price has leaked online. Well, Google has been confirmed to be the worst at keeping secrets as even the pricing details for the Pixel 4 and 4 XL have leaked ahead of its15th October launch date. Pixel 4 Canadian pricing details have beentweetedby reliable tipster Evan Blass (better known as @evleaks) over the weekend. Well, Google isn’t greatly ramping up the prices with this launch but instead, they are pretty similar to last year’s Pixel 3 lineup.
Oct. 7, 2019
How to Convert Live Photos into Videos in iOS 13 on iPhone
How to Turn Live Photos into Videos on iPhone in iOS 13 Apart from adding some fun elements into live images, this feature has opened the door for them to be shared with anyone – even with the folks who are rocking Android devices. Knowing that we all love to share nice images, it seems apt to provide the needed freedom to the moving photos to travel across the board in their full-on moving glory.
Oct. 7, 2019
Mi Band 5 To Arrive with NFC Support Outside China: Report
For the past couple of years, the Mi Band fitness tracker (both the Mi Band 3 and Mi Band 4) has packed NFC support in China, but the international variants havedebuted without this featurein tow. Well, reports now suggest that the next-gen Mi Band 5 will come with NFC support in markets outside China as well. Yes, Xiaomi may finally be paying attention to the demands of its users outside China.
Oct. 7, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro India Launch Teased for October 10 on Amazon India
OnePlus 7Tlaunched in Indiaearlier last month, alongside theOnePlus TVand it brings along all the goodness of the previous-gen OnePlus 7 Pro. It offers you a 90Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 Plus, triple cameras, and faster 30W charging. Ever since this launch, everyone has been wondering about the future of the Pro series? Well, OnePlus has scheduled a launch event for 10th October in London to unveil a new flagship, theOnePlus 7T Pro.
Oct. 7, 2019
Pixel 4 Will Let You Invoke Google Assistant by Raising the Phone
The Pixel 4 launch is right around the corner but leaks for Google’s flagship continue to pour in. We already know what it willlook like,the hardware specifications,the camera features, and how some of its more elusive (or not so elusive now) features likeMotion SenseandFace Unlockwill function. However, today’s leak suggests that Pixel 4 will be bringing in tow a new way to invoke Google Assistant. If you’ve ever used an Android phone, you already know that holding down on the home button (until Android 9 Pie) or swiping from the edges (Android 10) opens up the Google Assistant.
Oct. 7, 2019
PS4 Remote Play Now Accessible on All Android Phones
Sony smartphones may have gone down in popularity due to the lack of innovation over the past years, but one of the highlight features of Xperia phones has been PS4 Remote Play. It allows Sony Xperia users to stream games from the PlayStation 4 console to the smartphone (while you’re on the same network) and play the games using a DualShock controller or the on-screen buttons on your smartphone itself.
Oct. 7, 2019
PUBG Mobile Introducing Amphibious BRDM-2, and Deagle Soon
PUBG Mobile is all set to receive a new update, and as is common with updates, there’s some interesting new stuff coming in, according to a new tweet from the official PUBG Mobile handle. After adding the amphibious BRDM-2 vehicle and the hugely popular handgun, Desert Eagle, to the PC and console versions of the game, it looks like the two items are coming to PUBG Mobile soon. The BRDM-2 amphibious vehicle will replace the Armoured UAZ in the game, and will drop in when players used a Flare Gun outside the zone in the special care package.
Oct. 7, 2019
Realme X2 Pro May Be Launching in China on October 15
We’ve been hearing a lot about the Realme X2 Pro lately, what with leaks, and official teasers from the company, the Realme X2 Pro is definitely had its hype-train running fast. While we’ve previously heard about the X2 Pro coming withstereo speakers and Dolby Atmossupport, a90Hz display, and theflagship Snapdragon 855+Mobile Platform, there hasn’t been enough information about a launch date for the phone. There’s also another picture, of an umbrella (I don’t know why it’s an umbrella, but it is) which has some of the phone’s key features printed on the inside.
Oct. 7, 2019
Redmi 8 Features Teased on Flipkart Ahead of October 9 Launch
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi 8 in India on October 9, and the company is now teasing some of the phone’s key features over on Flipkart — which is where the phone will go on sale. According to the Flipkart listing for the phone, the Redmi 8 will come with a dual rear-camera set-up with a “flagship Sony sensor” and will tout “industry leading edge detection” and should, according to Xiaomi, have really great skin tone mapping.
Oct. 7, 2019
Take a Look at WhatsApp’s Much-Awaited Dark Mode
Facebook is moving to the dark side – not because of its recent privacy mishaps. Well, we mean it’s working to implement a ‘dark mode’ in all of its services. Instagram is testing a dark mode in beta (find steps to enable it here) and we already know that both Facebook and its popular messaging service WhatsApp is working on a dark theme of its own. Well, thanks to well-known WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo, we’ve got ourfirst lookat dark mode for WhatsApp.
Oct. 7, 2019
You Can Now Unlock the Bootloader on the Amazon FireTV Stick 4K
One of the most popular streaming devices in the world — the Amazon FireTV Stick 4K can now be bootloader unlocked thanks to an exploit found by XDA Senior Member xyz and utilised by XDA Senior Member k4y0z. The boot-ROM exploit isn’t exactly easy to perform (it requires the user to open up the FireTV Stick), but if done properly, can unlock the bootloader of your FireTV Stick 4K, giving you access to a whole lot more power than usual.
Oct. 6, 2019
China Is Preparing Tracks for 1,000km/h Maglev Trains
China has always been obsessed with speed when it comes to rail transport. The country is home for some of the fastest trains in the world and it is now stepping up its speed game even further by utilizing the potential of magnetic levitation. According to recent reports, China has planned to lay maglev tracks in its central province starting early next year. The authorities are currently conducting feasibility studies for kickstarting the project.
Oct. 6, 2019
Kitty Hawk’s Heaviside Is a Silent Electric Copter Disguised as a Plane
Last year, we sawCora, a self-flying taxi from Kitty Hawk, a company backed by Google’s co-founder Larry Page. The company is now back with a new electric plane named Heaviside. Heaviside is designed like a plane but it functions like a helicopter. That is, while the external looks might hint that it is yet another plane, on the inside, it followsVertical Take-Off and Landing(VTOL) principles like a helicopter. One of the salient features of Heaviside is that it is extremely quiet.
Oct. 6, 2019
Mozilla Firefox Will Soon Let You Set a Separate Search Engine for Private Windows
Mozilla has added a new feature in the latest nightly build of Firefox that will let you choose the search engine you want while browsing in private mode. This way, you will be able to set different search engines for normal mode and private mode. The feature seems to be inspired from Vivaldi browser, which uses DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in private mode. It is disabled by default and you will have to make a couple of changes in theabout:configto enable it.
Oct. 6, 2019
NASA Will Start Testing Its All-Electric X-Plane Soon
NASA’s first all-electric plane, X-57 Mod II is ready for testing and has been delivered to its Armstrong Flight Research Center situated in Edwards, California by Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero) earlier this week. For those unaware, X-planes are experimental aircraft used by NASA to evaluate the capabilities and push the limits of newer functional improvements. NASA Engineers will begin ground tests on the X-57 Mod II soon followed by other categories of tests like taxi tests and eventually, flight tests.
Oct. 6, 2019
Researchers Develop Stretchable Batteries for Foldable Devices
One of the major hurdles smartphone makers face while designing afoldable phoneis accommodating the battery. Unlike foldable displays, we do not have a foldable battery so far. Well, that could change soon as Markus Niederberger, a professor at the ETH Zürich technical university in Switzerland has come up with “stretchable batteries”. As the name hints, these batteries would be foldable, twistable, and stretchable, making it the ideal choice for smartphones and tablets with unusual form factors.
Oct. 6, 2019
This App Lets You Remap the S Pen Button on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Were you happy with the all-new S Pen gestures Samsung brought along with theGalaxy Note 10? If not, check this out: The developer behindbxActionshas just released a new app named sideActions that expands the use-case of the S Pen with a whole new bunch of features. sideActions lets youremap the S Pen button, volume button, and power button present on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10to any of the supported actions or to trigger an app.
Oct. 6, 2019
This Case Brings Dual SIM Functionality to Older iPhones
One of the major limitations iPhone users faced ever since the inception of iPhones is the lack of dual SIM capabilities. Don’t get me wrong, the new iPhones do come with dual SIM capabilities but unfortunately, people often do not upgrade their iPhones for years and hence a majority of iPhone users are stuck with a single SIM. Well, not anymore. A company named Krimston has recently launched the“Krimston Two” Dual SIM charging case.
Oct. 6, 2019
This Mobile App Detects Eye Diseases in Kids Using Photos
Eye diseases can get worse if left undetected or if early symptoms are ignored. To make eye disease detections easy, researchers have developed an app named CRADLE – Computer Assisted Detector of Leukocoria that enables users to proactively detect eye diseases in children. You must have noticed red eye reflections on images shot with the flashlight turned on. That is, in fact, a healthy sign. An unhealthy eye would show white reflections and the app makes use of machine learning todetect early signs of Leukocoriaor white reflection from the eye’s retina.
Oct. 6, 2019
This Robot Makes 300 Pizzas in an Hour
There is a piece of good news for all the pizza lovers out there. A Seattle based Robotics startup named Picnic has announced that it has developed a robot that has the ability to make 300 12-inch pizzas per hour and 180 18-inch pizzas per hour. The company took to Twitter to share the promo video of its intelligent food assembly platform. Check out the tweet below. As soon as an order for pizza is placed, a digital queue is formed and the pizza maker robot starts the process when the dough is put in its place.
Oct. 5, 2019
Android Zero Day Vulnerability Found to Impact Pixel, Galaxy and Xiaomi Phones
Google’s team of security researchers responsible for reporting zero-day vulnerabilities, known as Project Zero, recently discovered an unpatched exploit in Android that’s being used in real-life attacks. This vulnerability affects smartphones from popular OEMs like Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei. Even Google’s older Pixel phones are impacted as well. Smartphones running Android 8.0 or later could be affected by the exploit, which Project Zero says doesn’t require per-device customization. This means the hackers can attack a ton of different devices using the same malicious technique.
Oct. 5, 2019
Apple Accused of Patent Infringement, Antitrust Violation Over “Sign in With Apple” Feature
Well, Apple may be proud of this feature, but Blix, the maker of an email client Blue Mail alleges that the Cupertino giant infringes on its patents. It has filed a lawsuit against the company with the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, saying that Apple stole the mail app’s “Share Email” feature and integrated it with the new “Sign in with Apple” feature. One of the key highlights of Apple’s feature is that it allows users to hide their real email address from online services during authentication.
Oct. 5, 2019
Apple Arcade Is Now Available to Mac Users with the macOS Catalina Gold Master
With Apple Arcade, the Cupertino giant is trying to make high-quality games available to people as a package deal for a low price of$4.99 per month, where users will be able to download any number of games from the Apple Arcade catalog without any extra charges. What’s more, these games come without any ads, in-app purchases, or loot-boxes. Apple Arcade games will beavailable across macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, with users’ progress synced with iCloud so they can pick up their games on their platform of choice without sacrificing their progress.
Oct. 5, 2019
Disney Is Banning Netflix Ads Across Its Network of TV Channels
Disney has reportedly banned Netflix from running advertisements on its network of entertainment channels. The report comes fromThe Wall Street Journal, and states that the company arrived at this decision after failing to see a mutually beneficial relationship with Netflix. For what it’s worth, Netflix can still run ads on Disney-owned sports broadcasting channel ESPN, but none of Disney’s entertainment channels will run Netflix ads. This includes the likes of ABC network.
Oct. 5, 2019
Google Might Acquire TikTok Competitor “Firework”: Report
The past year or so has been all about short video platforms. It’s thriving. The explosive growth of ByteDance’s TikTok, especially in India, has encouraged many others to launch similar short videos-driven social experiences. Facebook has beentestingits own TikTok competitor called Lasso for some time now. But, reports suggest that Google is now also planning to enter the competition with the acquisition of a TikTok competitor. As per aWall Street Journal report, Google has held discussions toacquire short video sharing platform Firework.
Oct. 5, 2019
How to Fix WiFi Disconnects When iPhone is Locked or Asleep Issue
WiFi issues have been around for ages on iOS. Whether it was the highly impressive iOS 7, bug-ridden iOS 11 or the feature-packed iOS 12, all of them encountered WiFi problems at some point or the other. And the long-living ghosts have already started haunting iOS 13. Recently, a large number of iOS users (including those running iOS 13) have encountered the “WiFi disconnects when iPhone is locked” issue. I myself had run into the same problem on my iPhone XR during iOS 13 beta testing.
Oct. 5, 2019
How to Hide Chrome Suggested Articles on iPhone and Android
Don’t get me wrong! Chrome remains my favorite web browser across platforms (from macOS to Windows and from iOS to Android) but there are certain things like “Article suggestions” that have often compelled me tolook for Chrome alternatives. Whenever I open a new tab, too many suggested articles seem to clutter the whole interface. While some of the recommended stories do catch my eyes, most of them seem to be redundant.
Oct. 5, 2019
Realme X2 Pro to Feature Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos Support
Realme X2 Pro is one of the most anticipated phones to be launching this month. This is going to be Realme’sfirst true flagship smartphonewith a 90Hz display and Snapdragon 855 Plus onboard. The Chinese giant has steadily been revealing key features about the flagship phone on Twitter over the past week. Now, Realme Europe has taken to Twitter to reveal that X2 Pro will be the first phone in their portfolio to feature dual stereo speakers.
Oct. 5, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Sold Out in Just 30 Minutes in India
Setting a sort of new record in the luxury smartphone segment, Samsung solda total of 1,600 “Galaxy Fold” devicesin mere 30 minutes after pre-bookings were opened on the company’s official online store on Friday. It looks like people had eagerly been waiting for Samsung to bring its first foldable to India. The consumers who pre-booked the “Galaxy Fold” had paid the full amount of Rs. 1.65 lakhs (Rs. 1,64,999) upfront and will get devices delivered to them through a concierge (white-glove service, a perk that comes with the huge price tag) on 20th October, along with a dedicated expert on call 24×7.
Oct. 5, 2019
Red Dead Redemption 2 Is Coming to PC
Remember whenRockstar launched its own game launchera while back, and was offering GTA: San Andreas for free to anyone who downloaded it? Well, it looks like this might have been the reason the developer pushed its own launcher in the first place. PC gamers will get access to the entire single player campaign with new bounties, gang hideouts, weapons, and pre-order bonuses to boot. What’s more, Red Dead Online will also be available to PC gamers so they can join in on the game’s huge wild-west MMO community as well.
Oct. 4, 2019
Apple’s New Patent Describes a Touchscreen Keyboard You Can Feel
The drive to better the typing experience is pushing Apple to experiment with innovative new technologies. The butterfly mechanism on recent MacBooks may have proved to be somewhat of a failure and Apple plans to fix that with a new keyboard design very soon. But, a new patent application suggests the company is already looking forward to glass keyboards (possibly a second screen) that will mimic a hardware keyboard while typing.
Oct. 4, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile Got 20 Million Players Within 2 Days of Launch: Sensor Tower
The long awaited global release for Activision’s mobile shooter, Call of Duty: Mobile finally happened at the start of October, and as one would’ve expected it attracted a lot of mobile gamers. The game, developed by Tencent Games (which is also the developer behind its main competition PUBG Mobile), acquired 20 million players within just two days of launch, according to a report from Sensor Tower. Tencent’s Timi Studio vice president, Thomson Ji, said“We’re committed to developing games to target global markets.
Oct. 4, 2019
Google Pixel Buds 2 Expected to Be Launched at Made by Google 2019 Event
Unfortunately, there’s no further reliable information about the Pixel Buds 2. We are not even sure if the earbuds will have a cable like its predecessor or it will be truly wireless like Apple AirPods. This indeed is quite surprising since we know almost everything regarding the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL that is going to be unveiled in the same event. As far as the pricing is concerned, the Pixel Buds were priced at $159.
Oct. 4, 2019
How to Automatically Silence Unknown and Spam Calls on iPhone in iOS 13
Nothing infuriates me more than spam or unknown calls that have nothing to do with my business (or whatever I do). They arrive out of nowhere, distract your attention, and leave you scratching your head. Even though there areall sorts of ways and means to block spam calls, a native call blocking tool for iOS had long been on my wishlist. Turns out, Apple has finally introduced a better way to automatically silence unknown and spam calls on iPhone in iOS 13.
Oct. 4, 2019
How to Compress and Extract ZIP Files on iPhone and iPad
Apple is slowly bringing lots of file management features to both iOS and iPadOS. It can be viewed as Apple’s renewed push to make its devices much more productive and useful. With iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, you can natively extract ZIP files on your device and that is simply amazing. And that is not all, you can also create ZIP files right from the Files app. So, in this article, we bring you a straightforward guide on how to compress and extract ZIP files on iPhone and iPad.
Oct. 4, 2019
How to Get the Pixel 4 Live Wallpapers on Any Android Device
Google Pixel 4 is perhaps the most leaked phone ever and unsurprisingly, it keeps happening year after year. Fromcomplete specsto hands-on videos, every single thing is out in the public. In addition, developers have managed to run some of the exclusive Pixel 4 features on other Android devices. Yes, we are talking about the Pixel 4 live wallpapers. In this article, I am going to show how you can get the Pixel 4 live wallpapers on any Android device and run it without any lag or jitter.
Oct. 4, 2019
How to Use Text Editing Gestures to Cut, Copy or Paste in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
Simple and smooth gestures come in super handy, especially when editing text on a smartphone or tablet. Moreover, they hardly require any learning curve and fit into practice seamlessly – unlike the shake-to-undo/redo that feels awkward to perform. With iOS 13, Apple has banked on three-finger gestures to offer a more simplified text manipulation experience. And I must say that it is pretty easy to use the new text-editing gestures to cut, copy, paste, undo and redo in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13.
Oct. 4, 2019
Xiaomi’s New Power Bank Even Has a Power Outlet To Connect Electronic Appliances
Xiaomi is well-known for making some affordable and feature-packed power banks, but I guess no one saw this coming. The company added wireless charging to its power bank earlier this year, but it has now packed a power outlet into its newest power bank. Yeah, you read that right. Xiaomi’s accessory is a souped-up power bank that not only enables you to juice up your smartphone or laptop, but also carries apower outlet to plug in electronic appliances on the moveor maybe when there’s a power cut (it’s surely a reasonable use-case in India).
Oct. 4, 2019
iPhone SE2 Will Look Like iPhone 8, Coming in 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo
Every year for the past few years, we’ve been hearing rumors about an iPhone SE refresh, and this year is no different. However, if you’re an iPhone SE lover, and you’ve been waiting for Apple to refresh the device, you may very well be in luck, finally. In his note, Kuo claims that the phone willretain the 4.7-inch screen found in the iPhone 8, which is what the original iPhone SE did with iPhone 6S specs in an iPhone 5 sized body, and is what a lot of people loved the phone for.
Oct. 4, 2019
OnePlus 8 Renders Show off Punch-hole Camera; Wireless Charging Rumored
TheOnePlus 7Twas only recently launched, and the OnePlus 7T Pro isn’t even launched yet, but we already have a leak for the Chinese smartphone maker’s plans for next year’s OnePlus 8 thanks to a set of renders for the new device. The leaked renders were shared by famed leakster OnLeaks, and they show off a device that’s very similar to theOnePlus 7 Pro, except for a few changes. For starters, the renders show off a punch-hole selfie camera in the OnePlus 8, unlike the pop-up camera found in the OnePlus 7 Pro.
Oct. 4, 2019
Pixel 4 and 4 XL Complete Specs Sheet Leaked Online
When you thought last year’sGoogle Pixel 3was the worst-kept secret in mobile history. Well, its successor – the Google Pixel 4 is snatching away the title with leaks and rumorspouring in left, right and center. We already a ton about the Pixel 4 and 4 XL, but here’s another major leak which gives us a close look at the complete specifications of the two variants. The leaked specs sheet, courtesy of 9to5Google, confirms a lot of features that we have already heard about orseen in actionin videos posted by a number of Vietnamese video creators.
Oct. 4, 2019
Pixel 4 Will Teach You Motion Sense Gestures with New Pokemon Game
The Pixel 4 launch is less than a couple of weeks away now and we already know almost everything about Google’s upcoming flagship – except for a few camera features and the price tag. Well, one of the main highlights of the Pixel 4 lineup will be the Soli radar chip that willenable Motion Sense gestureson the flagships. And Google has come up with a very clever way to teach users how to use these gestures.
Oct. 4, 2019
Windows Hello PIN Sign-ins Now Work in Windows 10 Safe Mode
Microsoft is constantly pushing out new Insider Builds to test new features that will go official with the upcoming Windows 10 20H1 update early next year. We have already discussed improvements toXbox Game Bar, UWP apps, and other features. The latest Insider Preview Build #18995 brings support for Windows Hello PIN sign-in support to Windows 10 Safe mode. Safe Mode, as many may know, offers you access to a barebones Windows experience using a limited set of files and drivers to help troubleshoot issues with your PC.
Oct. 4, 2019
This Robot Is Repeatedly Folding the Galaxy Fold Until it Dies
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold has had no dearth of issues in its lifecycle. After review units sent out to journalists started popping up issues with the display malfunctioning earlier this year, Samsung quickly recalled the devices and spent months making it more durable, especially around the hinge. Now that the Fold has officially launched globally (and in India at a mind boggling price), Samsung is relatively confident about the device not encountering issues with the folding display, or its hinge mechanism.
Oct. 4, 2019
This Sneaker AR App is A Dream Come True for Hypebeasts
Augmented reality is making major strides, thanks to the technology now being available on your smartphones. Both Android and iOS devices support AR apps out-of-the-box and hypebeasts can now get the most out of this technology with the GOAT app. The sneaker app has been updated witha new “Try-On” AR featurethat lets you see how some of the most popular sneakers will look on you. The Try-On feature lets you sneakerheads gain access to some of the most coveted and exclusive sneakers from the comfort of your home.
Oct. 4, 2019
Instagram has Launched Threads: A Camera-Centric Messaging App for Close Friends
Though Instagram Stories has greatly helped the photo-sharing platform take a massive lead over Snapchat, it seems Instagram is still not content with its messaging feature. It has, therefore, announced a new camera-centric messaging app called Threads today to help you quickly share updates (text, photos or videos) with close friends. Reports of the Threads app being in the worksfirst popped up onlinea couple of months ago. Instagram is taking on Snapchat with its new messaging app, which provides you a chance to keep your close friends circle up to date with status updates and quick photo/ video sharing.
Oct. 4, 2019
Samsung Ends Mobile Smartphone Production in China
South Korean giant, Samsung, has shut down its last factory in China, and has ceased manufacturing its smartphones in the country. Park Sung-soon, an analyst at Cape Investment & Securities, said,“In China, people buy low-priced smartphones from domestic brands and high-end phones from Apple or Huawei. Samsung has little hope there to revive its share.” The change is also due to the economic slowdown, with multiple other companies also moving production out of the country.
Oct. 3, 2019
You Can No Longer Sideload Google Apps on the Mate 30 Pro
Huawei’s flagship Mate 30 series offers a whole bunch of features that might sound too good to be true, 7680 fps super slow motion for instance. However, both the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro come with a huge compromise that might be a dealbreaker for many, thelack of Google services. Well, there was a method to side-load Google Apps using an app and it has gone obsolete now. The app, named LZPlay, exploited a backdoor that allowed users to easily sideload Google apps and services on the Mate 30 and the Mate 30 Pro.
Oct. 3, 2019
6 Best EMUI 10 Features You Should Know
Huawei unveiled EMUI 10 at its developer conference in China last month. Now, the company has announced theupdate timeline for a bunch of its devices. In case, you are wondering what new changes EMUI 10 is bringing this year then you have come to the right place. In this article, we have summarized the 6 best EMUI 10 features that you should know before updating your smartphone. Also, EMUI 10 is based on Android 10 so you will get all thelatest perks of Android 10.
Oct. 3, 2019
Apple AirPods with Noise Cancellation Spotted on iOS 13.2 Beta
Ever since the launch of the first generation Apple AirPods, there have always been rumors regarding a variant supporting active noise cancellation. If you have ever used AirPods, you must be aware of the need for noise cancellation since it lets in a lot of ambient noise. Well, according to a newreport from 9to5Mac, an early official look at the design of these new AirPods has been spotted on iOS 13.
Oct. 3, 2019
Google Introduces New Privacy Oriented Features to Its Services
Google has announced a few privacy features so that users can feel more secure while using their services. The new privacy-oriented features are aimed atGoogle Maps, YouTube, andGoogle Assistant. Starting last week, Google has been testingincognito mode for Google Maps userswho are part of the Google Maps Preview program. Now, the software giant has announced the feature for everyone in a blog post. When the feature is turned on,maps activity will not be recordedin users’ Google accounts.
Oct. 3, 2019
GoPro Announces HERO8 Black, Mods, and MAX
Popular action camera maker GoPro has launched its brand new action cam, the GoPro HERO8 Black, along with a bunch of cool Mods for the camera. The company has also launched an entirely new camera, called the GoPro Max which comes with dual lenses, and a bunch of interesting features. GoPro HERO8 Black The GoPro HERO8 Black improves upon the HERO7 from last year. The company has improved its HyperSmooth stabilisation that was found in the HERO7, and its now called HyperSmooth 2.
Oct. 3, 2019
How to Download and Update Apps Directly on Apple Watch
Beyond notable features likecycle trackingormeasuring noise levels, probably the best part about watchOS 6 is fixing several age-old frustrations. Case in point, Apple Watch was completely reliant on the paired iPhone for downloading and updating apps. Even though the process wasn’t complex, it never felt straightforward either. Thankfully, those days are gone for the better! With watchOS 6 or later, you can now download and update apps directly on your Apple Watch – both manually and automatically.
Oct. 3, 2019
Instagram’s New “Restrict” Feature Lets You Shadow Ban Abusive Accounts
Online bullying and abuse is a big issue facing social media platforms these days. Even with a variety of privacy settings, it’s not always possible (or easy) to weed out abusive accounts. To that end, Instagram has now launched a new “Restrict” feature which will let users shadow ban abusive and bullying accounts. With this feature, when a user restricts another account, the account holder will not be blocked from viewing their account, but any comments made by the restricted account will only be visible to the commenter.
Oct. 3, 2019
Latest iOS 13 Public Beta Brings Deep Fusion Camera Feature to iPhone 11 Lineup
Google may be known as the king of computational photography, but Apple is now looking to play catch with its new “Deep Fusion” photography system. The company, at the iPhone 11 lineup launch last month, announced that the Deep Fusion feature will perk up camera performance, but it wasn’t available when the phones went on sale. Well, you wouldn’t have to wait a long time for Deep Fusion to find its way to your iPhone 11 as it has already been made available for testing via the latest iOS 13 public beta.
Oct. 3, 2019
MSI GF63: The Budget Gaming Laptop to Buy Right Now
TheMSI GF63 9SCgaming laptop is a pretty solid option for gamers. It’s usually priced at around Rs. 60,000 to 70,000, but it keeps going on sale and you can easily get around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 18,000 off on it, which is kind of a steal deal for the laptop. At a price like that, this is probably the gaming laptop you should get. Here’s what this laptop offers: Design and Build
Oct. 3, 2019
Realme X2 Pro Launch Teased; Snapdragon 855+, 90Hz Display Confirmed
Chinese smartphone maker, Realme, is all set to launch its premium flagship smartphone the Realme X2 Pro, and the company has now officially teased the device’s launch, along with some key specifications of the upcoming smartphone on its website. According to the listing on the Realme website, the Realme X2 Pro will come with top-of-the-line specifications, including the latest Snapdragon 855+ Mobile Platform, and a 90Hz screen, similar to the OnePlus 7T.
Oct. 3, 2019
10 Tips to Improve Security and Privacy in iOS 13
Saying iOS 13 is feature-packed seems to be an understatement. As someone who puts security and privacy over cool customization, eye-catching gimmicks, and crazy tweaks, I have found the latest iteration of iOS to be a huge upgrade. That is not to suggest that the predecessors like iOS 12 or even 11 lacked the tools to safeguard sensitive data or prevent tracking. All I’m trying to emphasis is that iOS 13 appears to be in line with Apple’s ambitious vision of creating a secure mobile operating system.
Oct. 3, 2019
RedmiBook 14 May Soon Launch in Europe; Can We Expect an India Launch?
Xiaomi’s most affordable laptop to date, the RedmiBook 14 gained certification from the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) on 2nd October, hinting at its imminent launch in Europe. The Chinese giant has been building its presence in the country with its phones over the past year and it might be rife for disruption. Taking a quick look at the specs, RedmiBook 14 features a polycarbonate build and a 14-inch Full-HD display with slim bezels.
Oct. 3, 2019
We Always Try to Keep Our Prices as Low as Possible – Tim Cook
“We always try to keep our prices as low as possible and fortunately we were able to lower the price of the iPhone this year”,said Cook. This might be a bit controversial statement considering the usage “as low as possible” but yeah, we did see a $50 price drop in the base model of the iPhone 11 when compared to iPhone XR launched last year which has similar specifications. When asked about Apple facing legal issues for trying to establish a monopoly in the iOS app market, he replied as follows:“No reasonable person would ever call Apple a monopolist.
Oct. 3, 2019
What is OnePlus Care? Everything You Need to Know
What Exactly is OnePlus Care? Currently, OnePlus has a Care program, but it only deals with device insurance: offering protection plans against accidental damages for a fee. However, with the launch OnePlus 7T, the company announced thatit’s bringing a new OnePlus Care program with lots of exclusive benefits for OnePlus users.With the revamped OnePlus Care, you will get a 1-year extended warranty without any charge and that is absolutely great. Other than that, there are battery replacement and trade-in plans which we will discuss below in detail.
Oct. 3, 2019
Windows 10X Explained: Everything You Need to Know
In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft launched a series of hardware devices at the Surface event in New York which were not expected. But what stood out the most was the Surface Neo and the software it was running. Surface Neo is a dual-screen, foldable device which is running Windows 10X, a new operating system by Microsoft. So, if you are wondering, if this is the new operating system that will eventually replace Windows 10, you can’t be more wrong.
Oct. 3, 2019
Redmi 8 with Dual Cameras, 5000mAh Battery Launches on October 9
Xiaomi ended the Redmi 8A launch event with asneak peekat the Redmi 8, announcing that it’s coming really soon. And well, it really is. The Chinese giant today revealed that Redmi 8 is debuting in India on 9th October and we can expect the smartphone to be a camera and battery powerhouse. Xiaomi revealed the launch date for its next affordable Redmi phone in an official tweet. Though the tweet didn’t explicitly namedrop the Redmi 8, Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain had teased the Redmi 8 to be the next phone to launch in India last month.
Oct. 2, 2019
Teen Girl Dies After Phone Explodes on Her Pillow
A 14-year-old girl from Bastobe, Kazakhstan named Alua Asetkyzy Abzalbek lost her life for doing something a lot of you might be doing every single night without even realizing. She played some music just like everyone else, plugged her smartphone into the charger, and kept the phone on her pillow. The next morning, she was found dead since her smartphone exploded. According to forensic experts, thesmartphone had overheatedand this temperature anomaly made the battery explode which took her life with it.
Oct. 2, 2019
Automate Your Instagram DM Responses with This App
Facebook-owned Instagram is evolving to be the first choice as a social media platform for a lot of millennials and teens. The platform has over 1 billion monthly active users which has attracted a lot of businesses to establish their presence on Instagram. However, managing a business account or if you are one of those IG “influencers” who get thousands of messages every day, responding to everyone can be difficult. Well, not anymore, thanks to AutoResponder for IG.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft Surface Pro X Announced
Alongside theSurface Laptop 3, and theSurface Pro 7, Microsoft has today announced the Surface Pro X, and with this, the company has changed quite a bit about the design of its Surface devices. The new Surface Pro X comes with an incredible looking display, with considerably thinner bezels. That’s not all though, the Surface Pro X brings improvements to the keyboard as well. The Microsoft Type Cover with the Surface Pro X folds under the screen and folds out to reveal the new Surface Slim Pen which is now always charging inside the keyboard.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft is Back to Making Phones; Dual-Screen Surface Duo Unveiled
No one saw this coming. We knew that Microsoft wasgoing to launcha new dual-screen Surface device at its hardware event in New York and it did — Surface Neo, which looks absolutely gorgeous. But, the Surface Neo is accompanied by a smaller sibling – Surface Duo. This smartphone features a smaller form factor (easily pocketable) as compared to the Surface Duo. It includes two 5.6-inch displays, connected by a hinge that rotates a full 360-degrees.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft Surface Earbuds Announced with Gestures, Office 365 Support
Microsoft Surface Headphones were launched at last year’s Surface hardware event and they’re now counted among some of the best noise-canceling headphones. Well, today’s Surface event saw Microsoft expand on the audio accessories line-up with the launch of truly wireless earbuds called Surface Earbuds. Surface Earbuds: Specs and Features One of the key highlights of the Surface Earbuds will have to be its design. They do not look like an Airpods clone, which is both good and bad.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Ditches Alcantara and Comes in a New 15-Inch Variant
At its much-anticipated Surface hardware event in New York, Microsoft has launched an upgrade to its Surface Laptop today. The new Surface Laptop 3 now comes in two sizes, with one of them powered by a custom AMD Ryzen processor. It ditches Alcantara and is offering you premiumness, like always. Read on to find all the details about the Surface Laptop 3 – Surface Laptop 3: Specs and Features Starting off with the design, Microsoft is making an important change with Surface Laptop 3.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Announced at $749
Microsoft has today announced the brand new Surface Pro 7 at the Microsoft Surface Event. The new 2-in-1 from the Redmond giant hopes to carry forward the legacy of its predecessors, which, according to Microsoft, are the best selling 2-in-1s in the world. The Surface Pro 7 doesn’t change a lot in terms of design and the overall aesthetics on the outside, but it brings a spec-bump as you’d expect, and there’s finally USB-C here.
Oct. 2, 2019
7 Exciting Smartphones Coming in October
In the past month, we saw someexciting smartphone launchesfrom major smartphone brands likeApple,OnePlus,Realme,Asusand more. Well, we’ve reached the second phase of the smartphone launch season now. We witnessed the ambitiousSamsung Galaxy FoldIndian launch yesterday and there are some incredible smartphones coming right up this month. So, let’s get started with the list. Exciting Smartphones Coming in October Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might have guessed the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL launch.
Oct. 2, 2019
Researchers Have Developed Artificial Skin That Gives Haptic Feedback
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed an artificial skin capable of giving haptic feedback. The skin is made up ofsilicone & electrodesand it is aimed to suit multiple use-cases. Sensors are embedded in the skin and these embedded sensors are used to track the movements so thatappropriate real-time feedbackcan be provided based on it. This could help a lot for getting an intuitive experience in VR gaming.
Oct. 2, 2019
Microsoft Announces Surface Neo with Dual-Screens, Running Windows 10X
Well, the rumors were indeed true. Microsoft’s Product Chief Panos Panay took stage at today’s hardware event in New York to show off what the future of the Surface lineup is going to look like. And here comes your answer – Surface Neo. It will be the company’s first-ever dual-screen laptop, running a new and redesigned Windows experience called Windows 10X. You must all be familiar with the standard laptop design and convertibles.
Oct. 1, 2019
‘HP Spectre x360 13’ Upgraded With 10th Gen Intel CPUs, 4K OLED Display
HP has announced an updated version of its Spectre x360 13 convertible with upgraded hardware, improved connectivity and better battery life. The device comes with the same sleek design of its predecessor, but is a much more powerful beast, courtesy Intel’s 10th-gen Core series‘Ice Lake’ processorspaired with up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. HP Spectre x360 Features and Specifications Alongside the high-powered processors, the device will offer up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of PCIe SSD storage, as mentioned already.
Oct. 1, 2019
How to Enable Low Data Mode in iOS 13 on iPhone and iPad
Many a time I have found my limited (but sufficient) cellular data bandwidth falling well short of the deadline. Most of the times, data-hungry features like background app refresh, location tracking, and automatic downloads have been found to be the main culprits behind the unexpected data consumption. That said, on some occasions, I would be left scratching my head – wondering what suddenly ate into the entire data pack. That’s why a system-wide feature to reduce data usage had long been on my iOS wishlist.
Oct. 1, 2019
How to Install Pixel 4 Launcher on Older Pixel Phones [Supports Notification Gesture]
Pixel users have been clamoring for notification gesture since the OG Pixel, but it took three years for Google to implement this helpful feature. With the launch of Pixel 4 on October 10th, Google is bringing an updated launcher which also supports swipe down gesture for the notification panel. However, we have already got our hands on the new Pixel Launcher 10 thanks to9to5Google. It can be installed on older Pixel devices without tinkering around and it runs quite well.
Oct. 1, 2019
How to Remove Location Data from Photos and Videos in iOS 13
Pretty much on the expected line, Apple has doubled down on security and privacy in iOS 13. One of my favorite features in the latest iteration of iOS is the option to wipe out geotags from images. Not that there was no way to wipe out the location metadata from photos before, the process has become a bit more straightforward now. Considering the security threats and the fact that how easily evil-doers can exploit geotags, it seems to be a step in the right direction.
Oct. 1, 2019
Huawei Launches FreeLace Wireless Earphones and Mini Bluetooth Speaker in India
While we are all wondering whetherthe flagship Mate 30 Prowill arrive in India, Huawei has launched a couple of audio accessories – FreeLace wireless neckband earphones and Mini Bluetooth speaker in the country. The launch comes as part of the company’s Diwali sale, which kicked off recently, offering a hoard of discounts on phones, wearables, and a lot more. Keeping the sale event aside, let’s check out the specifications of the FreeLace wireless earphones and Mini Bluetooth speaker, shall we?
Oct. 1, 2019
Huawei Starts Producing Kirin 1000 Chipset for Mate 40 Series: Report
There’s no further info on either the Kirin 1000 chipset or the Mate 40 lineup right now, but we do expect to hear more on the subject in the coming months. However, if the new report is anything to go by, we should expect a significant improvement over an already impressive Kirin 990, especially in term of energy efficiency, thanks to the new 5nm process. It should also have a faster GPU than the current-gen chipset, as well as an embedded 5G modem that might be faster than the Balong 5000.
Oct. 1, 2019
Microsoft May Debut Dual-Screen Surface Running Windows 10X at Hardware Event
Microsoft is scheduled to hold its much-anticipated Surface event in New York tomorrow, i.e. 2nd October, and we got acomplete loadoutfor what to expect earlier in the day. If you’ve already gone through that story, you would know thatMicrosoft is expected to unveil a new dual-screen Surfacedevice at the event. Well-known tipster Evan Blass had reported that the dual-screen Surface is coming, but didn’t any pictures of the same. He still hasn’t posted any pictures of the device (we will update this story if he shares any) but dropped some major information about it.
Oct. 1, 2019
Microsoft Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, Dual-Screen Surface Leaked Ahead of Launch
A massive leak has revealed quite a bit of info about the upcoming Surface devices ahead of their expected launch at Microsoft’s press event on Wednesday. According to noted tipster, Evan Blass(@evleaks), the all-new Surface Pro 7 will be powered by 10th-gen Intel Core CPUs and sport a USB-C connector instead of a Mini DisplayPort. Microsoft is also tipped to unveil a new ARM-powered Surface 2-in-1 with a thinner profile and skinny bezels as part of the company’s plans to take on Apple’s iPad Pro.
Oct. 1, 2019
Pixel 4’s New Leak Looks Very Much Like an Official Render; Shows off New Wallpaper
Only time will tell whether the Pixel 4 will continue the Pixel’s legacy of excellent smartphone cameras. However, the phone is continuing the Pixel’s legacy of being leaked so much it’s not even funny anymore. In the true spirit of Pixel related leaks as we lead up to the phone’s launch, we now have yet another leak about the phone, and this time, it’s a really official looking render. The render shows off the phone from the front and back, and pretty much reaffirms everything we already know about the phone — the slim bezels, the big forehead housing the selfie camera, face unlock sensors, and soli tech, the iPhone-esque rear camera module which is still more-balanced-looking than the iPhone’s, all the way down to the single-tone design of the rear.
Oct. 1, 2019
“Call of Duty: Mobile” Is Finally Available for Everyone to Play
Called‘Call of Duty: Mobile’, the free-to-play game is developed by Tencent’s Timi studio and, involves maps, modes, weapons and characters from across the CoD universe, including theBlack Opsand theModern Warfareseries. On Android, it weighs in at 74MB and is compatible with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and above, while on iOS, it is a massive 1.5GB, and requires iOS 9.0 or later. The game will be available only in the multiplayer mode and, will include classic maps, such as Nuketown, Crash and Hijacked.
Oct. 1, 2019
Google Pixel 4 Will Detect Car Crashes and Call 911 Automatically
As noted by the report,the listing on the Play Store(not accessible from India) confirms that the new feature will come to Pixel devices in the United States, though it’s unclear if it’ll be available on all Pixel phones or only the upcoming Pixel 4 series. As per the listing, if the app detects a car crash, it will be able to automatically dial 911, which will be a massive benefit in case the user is incapacitated in some way.
Oct. 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Launched in India at a Crazy Rs. 1.65 Lakh
Afterlaunching the Galaxy Fold in South Koreaand the US last month, Samsung has finally launched it in India,as planned. The device was originally unveiled back in February and, was set to be launched globally by the end of April beforereports of serious malfunctionforced Samsung topostpone its global availability. However, now that the supposedly-fixed device is being launched commercially, a new report last week suggested that the upgraded displaymay still have some issuesthat might not have been rectified entirely.
Sep. 30, 2019
Honor Band 5 Updated with SpO2 Monitoring, Remote Music Controls in India
An incoming update to the Honor Band 5 brings a couple of cool new features that were much advertised by Huawei when the device was unveiled earlier this year, but were MIA at its launch. Now, finally, the company is rolling out the remoteMusic Playback Controlfunction along withSpO2 monitoringto its latest inexpensive smart band, possibly making it one of the best available devices in its segment.Screenshots Courtesy: Huawei In an officialblog postannouncing the rollout of the new software, Huawei said once the Band 5 is updated and Music Control is switched on via the Huawei Health app, users will be able to use the device to instantly view and control their favorite music apps right from their wrist.
Sep. 30, 2019
How to Reply to Messages from Windows 10 [Supports WhatsApp]
Microsoft is bringing some awesome changes to Windows 10 which allow you to respond to all sorts of messages from your PC. A few weeks ago,we reportedthat this feature is part of Windows Insider previews, but now it has been released for the stable build. If you are using the latest stable build of Windows 10, you can reply to messages from your Windows PC seamlessly. Further, you can also manage your photos and notifications without any issues.
Sep. 30, 2019
How to Shuffle Songs on iOS 13 Apple Music App
Apple has tweaked several things in the stock music app including the location of shuffle and repeat buttons. Even though these frequently used buttons are still easy to discover, I couldn’t spot them quickly during my initial interaction with the Apple Music app in the latest iteration of iOS. And I guess, I’m not alone to have found their new location slightly under the wraps. If you also have no idea how to shuffle or repeat songs in Apple Music app in iOS 13, let me show you how to get it done.
Sep. 30, 2019
Huawei Confirms 33 Devices for EMUI 10 Beta Program; More to be Added Soon
After unveiling its Android 10-based custom Android skin,EMUI 10, at its developer conference in China last month, Huawei announced that the new software will be rolled out to a number of its Huawei and Honor smartphones, starting with the P30-series. Now, the company has announced the rollout timeline for 33 Huawei and Honor devices that will be part of the EMUI 10 beta program. The company also said it will add more devices to the list in the days ahead.
Sep. 30, 2019
MediaTek to Design More Chipsets in India After Helio G90
Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company, MediaTek, is all set to bring itsgaming-focused ‘Helio G90’ chipsetseries to India in partnership with Chinese tech major, Xiaomi. According to a senior MediaTek executive, the entire design, SoC integration and gaming software of the MediaTek Helio G90 series have been designed and developed at the company’s R&D facility in Bengaluru. Speaking to IANS, the General Manager of MediaTek India, Rituparna Mandal, said that the company is also working towards designing more smartphone processors in India going forward.
Sep. 30, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Can Finally Rest in Peace; OnePlus 7T Has Got All You Need
OnePlus 7T launched in India earlier this week, alongside thefirst-ever OnePlus TVand well, it can be seen as a true successor to theOnePlus 7. It’s not merely a refresh as is normally the case with OnePlus T-series but instead, it boasts a boatload of meaningful upgrades over its predecessor. 90Hz Display One of the biggest and most notable upgrades for OnePlus 7T will have to be theFluid AMOLED display. Yeah, the company has baked a new 90Hz AMOLED panel in its new flagship, along with a slightly taller 20:9 aspect ratio, smaller notch, squared-off edges, HDR 10 support, and a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits.
Sep. 30, 2019
OPPO Reno 2: 5 Things That Make It A Great Buy
With the debut of the OPPO Reno series, the Chinese giant has again shifted its focus to cameras to provide some amazing features to the users. The first-gen OPPO Reno brought along crazy super-zooming capabilities and well, the newly launched OPPO Reno 2 carries forward the legacy with a more affordable price tag. OPPO Reno 2 is a mid-range smartphone that shares its DNA with the original Reno. The smartphone features a bezel-less display, a powerful Snapdragon chipset, quad-cameras, pop-up selfie camera, and a massive battery with fast-charging support.
Sep. 30, 2019
Pixel 4’s Motion Sense Will Reportedly Work in 53 Countries, India Still Not on the List
Just days after a report from 9to5Google suggested that the upcoming Pixel 4’s ‘Motion Sense’ gesture navigation featurewill only be supported in 38 countriesby 9 apps in all,XDA now saysthat support for the much-hyped feature might be a little more widespread than earlier reported. According to the blog, a pre-release APK for Motion Sense seems to suggest that the feature will be supported in 53 countries, and by 23 apps.
Sep. 30, 2019
Qualcomm Resumes Business with Huawei Following Exemption from US Govt
Even as theMate 30 Pro was launchedlast weekwithout support for official Google apps and servicesamidstescalating trade tensionsbetween the US and China, there were murmurs in the business media about a possible thaw in the ongoing hostilities between the two countries. Those rumors now seems to have been confirmed, at least to some extent, with US-based Qualcomm and Chinese tech giant, Huawei, both reportedly confirming that the US government has allowed them to start trading once again, possibly paving the way for Huawei devices to once again start shipping with technology – both hardware and software – from US companies.
Sep. 30, 2019
Realme X2 Pro with Snapdragon 855 Plus Confirmed by Senior Executive
Just days after a mysterious Realme phone with the Snapdragon 855 was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website, the company itself has now confirmed the rumors, saying that it will, indeed, launch a new flagship smartphone with top-end hardware. According to a Weibo post by Xu Qi Chase, the Chief Marketing Officer at Realme, the company will soon launch a smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 855+ SoC. According to Chase, the device will be named the Realme X2 Pro, which is expected to be a more premium and powerful version of the Realme X2 smartphone the companylaunched last weekin China.
Sep. 30, 2019
Sony’s Next Flagship Could be Powered by Snapdragon 865
Sony has geared down its smartphone business these days but its flagship series is still alive and kicking. As reported byJapanese news outlets, Sony’s upcoming flagship device will be powered by Snapdragon’s next-generation processor that would succeed the Snapdragon 855 and 855+. The existence of the upcoming Snapdragon chipset got confirmed from Sony’s firmware distribution server. It bears an internal model number SM8250 and it could be the Snapdragon 865. Unless Qualcomm has decided to change its naming conventions, this is most probably the case.
Sep. 30, 2019
SpaceX Shows-off Mars Rocket Prototype, Expected to Reach Orbit in 6 Months
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presented the company’s latestStarshipprototype in Boca Chica, Texas. In case you’re out of the loop, Starship is the spacecraft aimed to carry human passengers on trips to exotic space destinations like the Moon and Mars. “This thing is going to take off, fly to 65,000 feet — about 20 kilometers — and come back and land in about one to two months,”said Elon Musk, standing in front of the latest prototype.
Sep. 30, 2019
WhatsApp Dropping Support for iOS 8 and Android Gingerbread from February, 2020
iPhone users still on iOS 8 need to either update to a newer version of the software (if available) or get a new device with iOS 9 or later if they want to get all the features of WhatsApp on their phones. While the app itself will not cease to function from that day, users will no longer be able to open new accounts or re-verify old ones on devices running iOS 8 or lower.
Sep. 30, 2019
YouTube Music Replaces Google Play Music as Default Music App on Android
YouTube Music will replace Google Play Music as the default music player on all new Android devices going forward, Google has announced. The new policy will be applicable to all new Android smartphones running Android 10 and Android 9 and, will be applicable with immediate effect. In an officialblog postover the weekend, the tech giant said:“Music fans on Android phones can now easily unlock the magic of YouTube Music, which will come installed on all new devices launching with Android 10 (and Android 9), including the Pixel series”.
Sep. 29, 2019
Australia Installs AI Cameras to Catch Drivers Distracted by Their Smartphones
These days, the number of accidents caused due to “text and drive” seems to be increasing at a rapid pace, thanks to social media apps and busy schedules triggering the fear of missing out on people. In order to tackle this, the Australian government has announced theworld’s first mobile phone detection AI camera programin New South Wales. The government has partnered with a Melbourne-based company named Acusensus to make this possible.
Sep. 29, 2019
Google May Let You Try OTA Updates Before Installing
Android 10came with a whole lot of features and improvements, one of them being Dynamic System Updates(DSU). It appears like Google has realized the actual potential of the feature and might let you apply OTA updates from OEMs without affecting the existing installation. In case you’re not aware, DSU lets users boot into Android builds by creating temporary system partitions. This way, developers can easily boot GSI’s as a guest OS without interfering with the primary OS of the phone.
Sep. 29, 2019
How to Install AltStore on Your iPhone or iPad
An iOS app developer named Riley Testut has developed an alternative to Apple’s App Store named AltStore. The developer describes the app as a“home for apps that push the boundaries of iOS.” The coolest part of this alternative store is that it comes with aNintendo emulatordeveloped by Testut himself called Delta. This will allow iPhone and iPad users to play classic games straight from their Apple devices. Cool, right? Luckily, you need not jailbreak your iOS device in order to use this store.
Sep. 29, 2019
IKEA’s AR App Now Lets You Preview Multiple Furniture Items
IKEA has just stepped up the game with its augmented reality app “Place”. For those unaware of Place, it is the mobile app of the Swedish furniture giant that allows people to make use of AR to bring in the furniture right to their living room in order to get a rough idea of how it would look like after installation. With the recent update, the app has been made more practical and reliable.
Sep. 29, 2019
Instagram Reportedly Threatened Users with Removal of Verified Status for Posting Snapchat Content
It appears likeFacebook-owned Instagramis facing some serious criticism from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigators regarding the tactics the social media giant has adopted over the years to tackle competition. According to a report from theWall Street Journal, Instagram influencers were asked not to share anything related to Snapchat, including the Snap handles in their bios. Snapchat lawyers were so frustrated over Facebook with this move that they straight-up named the internal document dealing with this issue“Project Voldemort”, a reference to the antagonist in the Harry Potter series (for the non-Potterheads out there).
Sep. 29, 2019
iPhone Lost in a River Found After 15 Months, Still Works
A diver and YouTuber found an iPhone in a waterproof case that had been immersed in water for a long 15 months. The phone has been discovered by Michael Bennett, who runs a YouTube channel named Nugget Noggin. According to areport, the phone was found at the bottom of the Edisto River, a river in North America. Surprisingly, the phone was fully functional and it even had the old text messages.
Sep. 29, 2019
These Researchers Got Mac and Cheese to Mars
Researchers at Washington State University have made it possible to carry ready-to-eat macaroni and cheese to Mars. They have come up with anew packaging method that will triple the life of the foodcontent inside it. “We need a better barrier to keep oxygen away from the food and provide longer shelf-life similar to aluminum foil and plastic laminate pouches. We’ve always been thinking of developing a product that can go to Mars, but with technology that can also benefit consumers here on Earth.
Sep. 29, 2019
This Firm Sued an Employee for $6M for Binging 55 Episodes of Friends at Work
Popular actor Robert De Niro’s company has filed a whopping $6 million lawsuit against a former employee for binge-watching Friends on Netflix while she was supposed to work. The name of the employee is Chase Robinson and her problems don’t end here. Canal Productions, the actor’s loan-out company claims that she had misused Deo Niro’s frequent flyer miles for her personal trips and also made the company pay huge sums of money for her restaurant bills and extravagant hotel lifestyle.
Sep. 29, 2019
This Tool Lets You Spot Satellites Without a Telescope
Do you want to take your skywatching experience to the next level? James Darpinian, graphics and computer vision engineer at Google has developed a web app that you might not want to miss out if you have a thing for the sky. Called “See a Satellite Tonight”, the website allows you toknow the right time to watch satellitesorbiting our planet. The web app makes use of Street View so that you can get a better understanding regarding where to look in order to spot one of these satellites.
Sep. 29, 2019
Ubisoft’s New College Course Is a Practical Take on Game Design
In a recent collaboration with Concordia University,Ubisofthas announced a new game design course along with online training provider KnowledgeOne. The course, named “Game Creators’ Odyssey”, gives a practical approach to game design offering students in-depth knowledge regarding what happens behind the scenes while a game is being developed. “Game Creators’ Odyssey is based on the expertise we have acquired at Ubisoft over the past 30 years, and internal training for our developers around the world,”says Olivier Palmieri, game director at Ubisoft Montreal.
Sep. 29, 2019
Women Prefer Candy Crush over PUBG Mobile : Report
Breaking all gender stereotypes, a recent survey report suggests that women tend to play mobile games more than men in India. The survey involved2000 smartphone usersand as it turns out, almost95% of women are active mobile gamerswhile the percent of men playing mobile games stood at a comparatively low 86%. From the surveyed list of people, 75% play mobile games for 2 hours on a daily basis. Even in this section, the participation of women stayed high.
Sep. 29, 2019
Wondershare UniConverter: An Excellent Video Converter
It’s such a shame that different operating systems make us use different video file formats. That’s not true only for operating systems but also for the apps we use. It’s frustrating to get a video only to find out that your operating system or video player doesn’t support that format. Then you either have to look for apps that will help you play that file or use a video converter to get the file in the desired format.
Sep. 29, 2019
You Can Pay for Tickets in Chinese Subway Stations with Your Face
China is one of the countries where face recognition has been implemented for a multitude of purposes. The Chinese government has now brought the face recognition system to subway stations that lets peoplepay using their face. As reported by theSouth China Morning Post, the Shenzhen subway station has gained support for this new facial recognition based entry along with a few other subway stations. The service iscurrently live at 18 stationsand makes use of 28 automatic gate machines and 60 self-service ticket processors.
Sep. 28, 2019
Windows 10’s Latest Insider Build Makes It Easy to Pair Bluetooth Devices
Pairing Bluetooth devices has never been seamless in Windows. You always needed a series of clicks to pair the device which can be exhausting at times. Well, not anymore. Microsoft has started rolling out itsupdated Swift Pair featurein the latestWindows 10Insider Preview Build 18985. You can either connect the Bluetooth device to your PC or dismiss the notification if you think the prompt was a mistake. The notification also lets you know the kind of Bluetooth device which is being connected.
Sep. 28, 2019
Arlo Pro 3 Is a Security Camera That Identifies Color in the Dark
One of the key highlights of Arlo Pro 3 is indeed the resolution of the camera. It can captureHDR videos in 2K resolution, which is an upgrade when compared to the brand’s own Pro 2 which could record in 1080p. Also, it has a “color night vision” that essentially allows you to differentiate colors even in the darkest of the nights. Having the ability to differentiate colors in the night is indeed a remarkable feature when compared to the competitive offerings in the market.
Sep. 28, 2019
DeepPrivacy Aims to Anonymize People While Retaining Their Facial Expressions
One of the most important concerns in deepfakes is undoubtedly privacy, which is exactly what these researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has tried to fix. This new technique named Deep Privacy makes use of generative adversarial networks(GAN), the underlying technology employed in Deep fakes to anonymize the subjects while replicating their characteristics. The algorithms used in Deep Privacy extract critical facial expressions from the subject and runs it through the database trained with1.
Sep. 28, 2019
Drones Are Now Used for Inspecting Car Breakdowns
What would you usually do when you get stranded in the middle of a highway because your car broke down all of a sudden? Just like everyone else, you would Google the nearby repairing service and hopefully wait until the tow truck shows up. 360 Towing Solutions, a towing service in Houston, Texas is planning to redefine this approach by making use ofdrones. “Drones will be sent to the stranded vehicles first, and the drone will be used for capturing photos and videos of the stranded vehicles,”said one of the senior executives of the company.
Sep. 28, 2019
DxOMark Now Considers Wide-Angle Shots and Night Mode
Popular photo benchmarking website DxOMark which is considered to be the golden standard by several smartphone makers has just added two essential techniques for assessing the camera quality even better on modern smartphones. The new techniques included in the website’s extensive list of tools are for testing thewide-angle lens and night modecapabilities. “We are adding new Wide and Night scores—Wide to accommodate the popularity of ultra-wide cameras, and Night to evaluate the improved low-light capabilities and dedicated night modes of smartphone cameras.
Sep. 28, 2019
Facebook’s Fashion++ AI Could Help You Step up Your Fashion
Fashion++ will offer suggestions regarding what you’re currently doing wrong with your dressing style rather than coming up with a completely new style. It could show you what to add, remove, or swap from the input image. The system will also provide minor ways of adjustment, say tucking in a shirt or rolling up or down the sleeves. Facebook trained Fashion++ on thousands of publicly available images that are usually considered stylish.
Sep. 28, 2019
India Is Planning to Implement Facial Recognition for Police
According to recentreports, India could be following the footsteps set by the Chinese government on mass surveillance for the sake of law enforcement. The government is working to set up one of the largest facial recognition systems in the world for its police force. The Indian government will be opening bids next month inviting companies for their proposal towards building acentralized surveillance network. What’s more, this facial recognition system will link all the databases containing every piece of information ranging from passport to fingerprints.
Sep. 28, 2019
Intel True View Provides an Immersive Sports Viewing Experience
Intel True View is an attempt by Intel to bring an experience close to what the player experiences in the stadium. The chipmaker has teamed up withManchester Cityto bring the feature to the spotlight. With this partnership, Manchester City becomes the first football team in the world to show immersive highlights to its fans.“We are proud to be the first team in the world to hand fans control of how they view immersive highlights.
Sep. 28, 2019
These Headphones Authenticate Using Your Ear
Just when everyone thought we have arrived at a secure authentication method like Face ID from Apple and other brands that make use of a 3D face identification mechanism, researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo are attempting to revolutionize the way we perform authentication by identifying people with their ears. “We noticed that there are more and more people wearing wireless earphones in the street. People are accepting these wireless earphones as a new popular wearable modality.
Sep. 28, 2019
This AI Reads Privacy Polices on Behalf of You
Let’s admit it. Nobody is interested to read those long paragraphs of privacy policies that show up on a new app or service signup process. However, with apps these days that compromise a lot of privacy and get around it by claiming that it is mentioned in their privacy policy, it has become a necessity to read those boring privacy policies. Well, you can actually skip reading it, thanks to Guard, a new policy-readingAI.
Sep. 28, 2019
This App Turns Your Selfies into Impressive VR Avatars
Popular open-source VR platform High Fidelity released its 3D avatar creator app named “Virtual You” earlier this week. The app will essentially allow you to create acustomizable 3D avatar representing you from a selfie. “Avatars have always been a pillar of VR and virtual worlds, but unless you’re a dedicated enthusiast, creating them hasn’t been easy. By making 3D customizable avatars available through a mobile app, we’ve cleared an important step towards bringing VR to billions of people.
Sep. 28, 2019
This Device Fitted Inside a Hat Could Help Reverse Baldness
Are you one of those people tired of trying out every other hair care oil out there in the market for fighting hair loss and baldness? Well, don’t worry. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Shenzhen University have developed a hair regeneration technique that is as simple as wearing a baseball hat. The device fitted inside the hat makes use of a “nonpharmacological physical approach” to fix your hair.
Sep. 28, 2019
This Website Contains 100,000 AI Generated Royalty-Free Images
Are you one of those people hunting for royalty-free stock images? Look no more, a company is offering a vast collection of 100,000 free faces of peopleentirely generated byAIthat you can use for all your stock image needs. The website is namedGenerated Photosand you can use any of the images for a multitude of purposes by providing a link attribution back to the website so that more people can discover this priceless resource.
Sep. 28, 2019
Chrome App is No Longer Used to Render Web Pages in Android 10
Android relies on WebView for rendering web pages inside apps – the pages you see inside a lot of apps that require user inputs. Login screens are a typical example of this implementation and it is highly likely that you would have come across one if you’ve been using an Android smartphone. Ever since Android 5 Lollipop, WebView became a separate component and from Android 7 Nougat, Chrome started handling it which will be changing again onAndroid 10.
Sep. 27, 2019
10 Best iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max Camera Tips
Best Camera Tips for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max Apple has overhauled the Camera app for a more simplified and intuitive experience. And in the typical iPhone fashion, the tech giant has also added a few cool tweaks into the mix to ramp up the performance. While the introduction of slofie seems certain to kickstart a new trend, the arrival of Night mode has turned the spotlight back on the iPhone – at least for now.
Sep. 27, 2019
Digital Wellbeing Update Brings ‘Focus Mode’, ‘Family Link’ to Non-Android 10 Devices
Google’s much-loved Digital Wellbeing app has received an update that brings a couple ofnative Android 10 featuresto devices running older versions of the OS. The latest beta version theDigital Wellbeing app on the Play Store now comes with the Family Link and Focus Mode featuresthat can now be accessed from the device settings. You can check out the features by enrolling for the beta program of Digital Wellbeing, you can do sothrough this link.
Sep. 27, 2019
Download the OnePlus 7T Wallpapers Right Here
Launched at an event in New Delhi yesterday, the OnePlus 7T is one of the best smartphones in its segment, and you can read our initial impressions of the device byclicking here. It also comes with a bunch of cool new wallpapers designed by India-based, Sweden-born artist, Hampus Olsson, and feature a clean, fluid style with layered colors and a slightly darker aesthetic than usual. There are three static wallpapers that look absolutely stunning, but the phone also includes a bunch of new live wallpapers that come with gorgeous animations.
Sep. 27, 2019
Facebook Is Testing Hiding Like Counts in Posts
We’ve all been there, seeing someone’s post getting a lot more likes than yours can be quite a demoralizing factor, and quite frankly, that’s not a great thing for a social media platform to (unintentionally) cause. In an attempt to fix that issue, Facebook is now testing hiding like counts and reactions on posts made to the website, and even hiding the number of views on videos. The test is currently active in Australia, and the company will decide whether to expand it to more regions depending on user reception, and, according to a Facebook spokesperson (via TechCrunch), the company“will gather feedback to understand whether this change will improve people’s experiences.
Sep. 27, 2019
You Can Now Control Your Xbox One With Google Assistant
Google and Microsoft have tied-up to bring Google Assistant to the Xbox One. According toofficial announcementsfromboththe tech giants, the new Xbox Action for the Google Assistant is now live as part of a public beta program for all English language customers. The companies say they are working together to expand language support before launching the feature more broadly later this fall. While Xbox One already supported Amazon’s Alexa and Microsoft’s own Cortana, the support for Google Assistant will now enable gamers to interact with their console in even more ways using just their voice, including the ability to turn the device on and off, launch games and apps, play and pause videos, and perform a whole host of other actions from devices with Google Assistant, including Google Home.
Sep. 27, 2019
Galaxy S11 May Sport 108MP Camera With Periscope-Style 5x Zoom
Samsung’s next flagship smartphone may launch with a 108MP primary camera paired with a 5x optical zoom lens. That’s according to a new report coming out of South Korea, which claims the main camera module in theupcoming Galaxy S11will be a periscope-style unit led by the company’s very own108MP ISOCELL HMX sensor, which was announced just last month. The report, published by South Korean tech blog,The Elec, also claims that the 5x optical zoom module will be supplied by another Samsung company called Samsung Electro-Mechanics, who is said to have started manufacturing them last May.
Sep. 27, 2019
HMD Global Confirms Android 10 Go Edition for Its Entry-level Phones
After Google officiallyannounced Android 10 Go Edition, aimed at entry-level smartphones with low-end specs and low storage, HMD Global has today announced that the Android 10 Go edition update will be coming to at least three of its entry-level Android smartphones. The announcement was made on Twitter by HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas, who in a tweet, said“Entry level smartphone experience should not be a compromise. #Google proves it with new #Android 10 Go edition offering rich experiences with even better memory mgmt, performance & security.
Sep. 27, 2019
OnePlus 7, 7 Pro Prices Reduced by up to Rs 4,000 for Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale
A day afterunveiling the OnePlus 7T in India, the Chinese smartphone-maker has slashed the prices of its last-gen smartphones. According to a listing from Amazon, the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro will be available for a discount of Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000, respectively, during the upcomingGreat Indian Festival Salefrom September 29 – October 4. As part of the deal, the 6GB+128GB model of the OnePlus 7 will be available for Rs.
Sep. 27, 2019
OnePlus Pay Announced, Coming in 2020
Chinese smartphone (andnow TV as well) manufacturer, OnePlus, hosted a launch event yesterday, where the company announced the brand newOnePlus 7Tand the OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro. However, alongside those announcements, the company has also unveiled a new product its working on — a payment service, unsurprisingly called “OnePlus Pay”. The payment service from OnePlus will compete against major smartphone payment solutions, including Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, both of which are widely used by smartphone users across the world, including in India.
Sep. 27, 2019
Pixel 4 ‘Motion Sense’ Gesture Control Will Not be Available in India
Powered by Project Soli, Motion Sense is likely to be the USP of the upcoming Pixel 4, but the much talked-about feature will not be available in every country around the world. Because it uses advanced radar technology, the feature conflicts with national and regional laws in many markets, which means it will only be available in a handful of countries, including the US, the UK, France and Germany. 9to5Google now saysit has access to the full list of 38 countries the technology will be available in, but as can be seen below, it unfortunately doesn’t include India.
Sep. 27, 2019
Realme May be Working on a Smartphone to Compete Against the Redmi K20 Pro
The Redmi K20 Pro is Redmi’s flagship smartphone with top-of-the-line specs including the Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, among other specs you’d expect from a flagship. Well, after putting up great competition against Xiaomi in the budget segment, it looks like Realme may be gearing up to compete against the Redmi K20 Pro as well. According to a recent report, two new Realme phones have just received Bluetooth SIG certification. The phones, codenamed RMX1931 and RMX1993 have been listed on the Bluetooth SIG website, and while there are no useful details around the RMX1993, the listing for the RMX1931 reveals some key specifications of the device.
Sep. 27, 2019
Revamped Galaxy Fold Has Experienced Its First Display Defect Already
The Galaxy Foldwent on sale in South Koreaearlier this month and will beavailable for purchase in the USfrom later today, before beinglaunched in India on October 1. While Samsung claims it has sorted out the well-documented problems plaguing the device earlier, it now seems that the upgraded display may still have some issues that might not have been rectified entirely. According to folksover at TechCrunch, their review unit started malfunctioning after just a day of use, with a noticeable 1cm-wide bright spot popping up right in the middle of the panel.
Sep. 27, 2019
Uber Merges Ride Hailing, Food Delivery into Single App
At an elaborate media event in San Francisco on Thursday, Uberunveiledan updated version of its flagship app that now merges both its leading services – ride-hailing and food delivery. The update also adds a whole bunch of new features, including enhanced security with in-app emergency calls, alternate transit modes like cycles, motorbikes, public transportation etc, and most notably, a unique four-digit PIN (like Ola in India) to verify the ride and avoid mix-ups.
Sep. 27, 2019
Windows Insiders Can Now Use the “Your Phone” App to Reply to Notifications
With the launch of theGalaxy Note 10last month, Microsoft also took to the stage to announce a host ofWindows 10 featuresaimed to make the experience of using Windows laptops with smartphones more cohesive. The most important cog in this system is definitely the “Your Phone” app inside Windows 10. With “Your Phone“, Windows 10 users can pair their phones to their Windows PCs and get notifications delivered straight to their desktop/laptop computers, share files between devices, view their smartphone screen on PC,check their phone’s batteryand (soon)even make calls.
Sep. 27, 2019
Xiaomi’s Next Flagship Phone Might Support 8K Video Recording
Hot on the heels of the waves made by the recently announcedMi Mix Alpha, with its wrap-around display, and 108MP camera, a new report from XDA-Developers claims that Xiaomi is probably going to bring support for 8K video recording in its next flagship smartphone. If you’re thinking that might make Xiaomi the first brand to have 8K recording on a smartphone, you’d be wrong — the Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z20 can already shoot at 8K.
Sep. 27, 2019
Facebook to Invest in Indian Tech Startups to Create Jobs, Help Women Entrepreneurs
“We are willing to spend our time and energy to tap the massive depth of engineering talent in the country”, said Mohan.“A couple of months ago, we announced the first minority investment that Facebook has done anywhere in the world in a company called Meesho. What Meesho does is it relies on the existing behavior of communities in India and leverages on women entrepreneurs essentially pitching products to their friends and families”, he said.
Sep. 26, 2019
‘Mario Kart Tour’ Launches on Android, iOS With $4.99 Gold Pass Subscription
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gINKLTdH4pY While some of the courses in the game are inspired by real-world cities, others are classic Mario Kart courses that will be instantly recognized by ardent fans. The destinations will rotate every two weeks, which means the current location, inspired by New York, will only be available until October 9 before being changed for another city. Users will also be able to unlock drivers, karts and gliders by using Mario Kart Tour’s in-game currency, Rubies, which can be earned though gameplay, as well as in-game purchase.
Sep. 26, 2019
Android 10 (Go Edition) Makes Entry-Level Phones Faster and More Secure
Android 10 officially started rolling out a mere three weeks ago and while it’s slowly but steadily making its way to more (mostly, flagship) smartphones, Google has announced today Android 10 (Go Edition) for entry-level smartphones. It succeeds Android 9 Pie Go Edition from last year, bringing in tow faster app load times and enhanced security. If you have forgotten about Android Go, well, here’s a quick refresher. It’s a lightweight version of Android that’s optimized to run on low-end phones with 1.
Sep. 26, 2019
Apple AirPods Rival ‘Amazon Echo Buds’ Launched at $130
Amazon on Wednesday took the wraps off of a whole host of gadgets, including the Echo Buds wireless in-ear earbuds that the company believes will be able to compete on equal terms with the product that has become the yardstick in the segment, the Apple AirPods. Priced at $129.99, the Echo Buds is currently available forpre-order on Amazonand will start shipping from September 30th. The Amazon Echo Buds are compatible with Alexa and come with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology from Bose.
Sep. 26, 2019
EMUI 10 Beta Testing Now Open for Huawei P30 Pro in India
Huaweiofficially unveiledEMUI 10 at its developer conference earlier this month and the flagship Mate 30 Pro is the first smartphone to come backed by the updated software experience out-of-the-box. The company hasalready announcedthe rollout schedule for the global market, but we have been waiting on an official word for India. Well, there’s some good news, folks! Huawei has today announced thatEMUI 10 Open Beta update is now rolling outto flagship Huawei P30 Pro users in the country.
Sep. 26, 2019
Facebook Reiterates Plan to Build AR Glasses; Creating 3D ‘Live Maps’ of the World
At its sixth Oculus Connect conference on Wednesday, Facebook reiterated its plans to build augmented reality (AR) glasses. The company also announced a project called ‘Live Maps’ that will create 3D maps of the world by fusing crowdsourced data and traditional maps with images and videos captured through phones and AR glasses. At its presentation, the company also employed hi-tech holographic imagery to demo how it envisages its new project, which it says will be a‘multi-layer representations of the world’.
Sep. 26, 2019
Here are All the Echo Devices Announced at Amazon’s Hardware Event
At its much-awaited hardware event held in Seattle, Amazon has not only upgraded its existing Echo smart speakers with new features but also expanded its portfolio with the launch of some pretty interesting new Echo device. The company went all out yet again,announcingover a dozen new Echo and companion devices at the event. We not only got an Echo speaker with a clock but also a high-end Echo Studio speaker, along with a completely new lineup of Echo devices, i.
Sep. 26, 2019
Here are All the New Alexa Features Amazon Announced at its Echo Event
Alongside anew lineup of Echo devices, Amazon on Wednesday announced several new Alexa skills, giving users even more control over their experience with the voice-controlled digital assistant. While some of the new skills listed below have already started rolling out, many others are slated to be available in the coming weeks. Alexa is Becoming Multilingual Alexa is gaining a Multilingual Mode with simultaneous support for multiple languages. With the latest update, the software can now understand customers in Indiaspeaking in Hindi or Hinglish, in multiple contexts and in different regional accents and dialects.
Sep. 26, 2019
Here’s How You Can Run PUBG Mobile at 120FPS on ROG Phone 2
Asus ROG Phone 2recently launchedat a salivating price tag of Rs. 37,999 in India. We know this price tag is too good to be true, but it is and Asus ROG Phone 2 is providing a boatload of features to users looking to buy a new flagship smartphone. One of the key features of the ROG Phone 2 will have to theamazing 120Hz AMOLED screen, which makes it the first smartphone in the world to boast this display panel.
Sep. 26, 2019
How to Set Up Noise App to Measure Decibel Levels with Apple Watch
Along withCycle Tracking, the Noise app is the biggest highlight of watchOS 6. With the help of the microphone and the duration of exposure, the app measures the environmental sound levels. And when Apple Watch detects that the decibel level has exceeded the set threshold and could damage your hearing, it alerts you with a gentle tap on the wrist. By default, the app notifies whenever the noise level goes past 90 decibels.
Sep. 26, 2019
OnePlus 7T with 90Hz Display, Triple Cameras Launched at Rs. 37,999
We all knew theOnePlus 7Twas coming and well, at its launch event organized in New Delhi, OnePlus has officially taken the wraps off its next-gen flagship smartphone. The OnePlus 7T is everything we expected it to be, complete with an AMOLED display with higher 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 855 Plus under the hood, triple cameras, and an even faster charging technology. So, let’s not beat around the bush and take a look at OnePlus 7T’s in-depth specs sheet:
Sep. 26, 2019
OnePlus TV Doesn’t Have Netflix; but It’s Expected to Arrive Soon
OnePlus finally put all the rumors and speculations to rest, unveiling the much-awaited OnePlus TV lineup in India – for the first time at a launch event in New Delhi today. The OnePlus TV Q1 series is certainly a premium offering which conforms to the company’s superior standards. You get a 55-inch 4K QLED panel, razor-thin bezels, 50W speakers, Android TV 9.0 with Connect support, and a lot more. While all of this sounds like the perfect recipe for an immaculate smart TV experience, there’s one caveat to the OnePlus TV and that’s the lack of Netflix support.
Sep. 26, 2019
OnePlus TV with 55″ 4K QLED Display Launched at Rs. 69,990
Well, the wait is finally over. Alongside the much-awaited OnePlus 7T upgrade, OnePlus officially unveiled its first-ever smart TV and it’s called the OnePlus TV Q1 series. Yeah, OnePlus TV series. At its launch event in New Delhi, OnePlus announced two smart TVs – the Q1 and Q1 Pro, featuring 55-inch 4K QLED panels, 50W speaker, Android TV, and a hoard of other features. OnePlus hadrevealed a lotabout the OnePlus TV Q1 series prior to the launch, but all that information is scattered around the Internet.
Sep. 26, 2019
PlayStation 5 Will Optionally Consume Less Energy on Idle Mode
Theupcoming PlayStation consolewill come with a comparatively reduced power consumption feature when it is switched to standby mode. The feature has to be enabled by the gamers and it is being implemented to reflect the new partnership withPlaying for the Planetinitiative. “I am also very pleased to announce the next generation PlayStation console will include the possibility to suspend gameplay with much lower power consumption than PS4 (which we estimate can be achieved at around 0.
Sep. 26, 2019
Sharp Aquos Zero 2 Launched with an Insane 240Hz Display, Snapdragon 855
Hot on the heels of Asus’ ROG Phone 2 launch, with its 120Hz display and an honestly amazing price, Japan’s Sharp has apparently decided to one-up the Taiwanese company. Sharp has today launched the Sharp Aquos Zero 2 — a flagship smartphone that comes with top of the line specs, and an insane 240Hz OLED display. The Sharp Aquos Zero 2 packs in a 6.4-inch FullHD+ OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, that means users can expect insanely smooth animations and UI experience on the phone, even though actual content that supports 240Hz refresh rates is not very readily available.
Sep. 26, 2019
The OnePlus Connect App is OnePlus TV’s Best Feature
For months, we had been waiting for the launch of the OnePlus TV with bated breath. It has finally gone official today as the OnePlus TV Q1 series, bringing a premium viewing experience to the users. It features a 55-inch QLED panel, up to 8 speakers, Android TV based on Android 9 Pie, and stunning design. While all of this sounds quite exciting, the standout feature of the OnePlus TV will have to be the OnePlus Connect companion app.
Sep. 26, 2019
‘Amazon Echo Frames’ Smart Glasses With Built-in Alexa Launched for $180
Alongside the new Echo speakers, the Echo Show 8 smart display and thewireless Echo Buds, Amazon on Wednesday also unveiled the‘Echo Frames’ smart glassesthat comewith built-in Alexa support. The Echo Frames is part of the tech giant’s ‘Day1 Editions’ program that launches limited units of experimental products which are still in the conceptual stage for the most part. That being the case, it isnot available for open purchase, but only via invitations.
Sep. 26, 2019
‘Echo Loop’ is a $130 Alexa-powered Smart Ring For Your Finger
Alongsideall the big-bang productslikethe Echo Budsandthe Echo Frames, Amazon also launched a quaint little gadget at its massive Echo event on Wednesday. Called theEcho Loop, the device is basically an Alexa-infused ring meant to be worn on the finger. The device enables users to access Amazon’s AI-powered voice assistant anywhere, anytime, without needing to lug around bulky speakers, or even taking out their smart devices from their pockets. According to Amazon, the Echo Loop is built out of titanium and, comes with dual microphones that the company describes as “the smallest speaker(s) ever on an Echo device”.
Sep. 26, 2019
Alexa Can Now Talk in Samuel L. Jackson’s Voice
Users will be able to sign-up for any number of celebrities on the roster, with each voice costing $0.99 (around Rs. 70) a pop. In the case of Jackson, there will also be an optional version that will use profanities and swear at customers. While the company hasn’t identified any of the other celebrities whose voices will be added to the list, it did say that it’d happen sometime next year.
Sep. 25, 2019
Xiaomi Developing a Wear OS Smartwatch Called Mi Watch: Report
The smart wearables market is dominated by the likes of the Apple Watch and Samsung Gear, with Wear OS-powered smartwatches slowly dwindling in number. Wear OS hasn’t seen much traction from bigwigs like Motorola, LG, and others in recent years and well, there’s a ton of reasons to blame for this situation. However, it now looks like Google is charting a revival plan for Wear OS in partnership with Xiaomi.
Sep. 25, 2019
Apple Releases iOS 13.1, iPadOS 13.1 and tvOS 13
Apple isrolling out iOS 13.1just a week after theinitial release of iOS 13. The update brings several new features, including automated Siri Shortcut actions, a share ETA feature in Apple Maps and data separation for enterprise devices. Moreover, it is also expected to fix many of the annoying bugs that users have been complaining about since the software was rolled out last week. iOS 13.1 Update As announced by Apple earlier, the update will be available to a number of smartphones going right back to the iPhone SE, which was launched 3 years ago.
Sep. 25, 2019
Dell Launches New XPS, Inspiron and Alienware Laptops in India
The festival season is right around the corner and Dell has perked up its laptop portfolio with the launch of several new XPS, Inspiron, and Alienware gaming laptops in India. It even upgraded its all-in-one (AIO) desktops at the event in New Delhi, rounding up to a total of 12 new products. Dell has now equipped most of its laptops with the latest 10th-Gen Intel Core processors, so let’s take a look at the new laptops.
Sep. 25, 2019
Windows 10 Insider Build 18990 Brings FPS Counter, UWP App Improvements
Microsoft regularly rolls out Insider Preview builds to get feedback on new features from the beta testers who’ve signed up to receive these updates. We recently saw aseamless new Bluetooth pairing processbeing tested for Windows 10 and well, the newest Insider build #18990 is currently rolling out to all Fast Ring users and it brings improvements to Xbox Game Bar and UWP apps. The Xbox Game Bar baked into Windows 10 is gaining a much-needed feature with this update, being rolled out via the Microsoft Store, and it’s anFPS Counter.
Sep. 25, 2019
How to Get Google Play Pass in Any Country Right Now
Subscribe to Google Play Pass in Any Region Since Google Play Pass is officially available in the US only, we need to change the Google Play Store country to the US. However, there are three points to keep in mind before going ahead. If you are fine with the below conditions then go ahead and get Play Pass right now. 1.Open any VPNof your choice on your Android device andconnect to a US server.
Sep. 25, 2019
How to Set Up Cycle Tracking in iOS 13 and watchOS 6
Apple Watch has continued to push the boundaries for health and fitness. While the rest of the industry still seems to be struggling to find a foothold, Apple’s smartwatch is dominating the market. One of the major reasons why the smartwatch has become such a big hit is the much-improved watchOS that packs a range of health-centric features like the newly launched Cycle Tracking feature. For those unfamiliar, it’s a women’s health tracking feature that makes it pretty easy to track the menstruation cycle and fertility window from Apple Watch and the companion iPhone.
Sep. 25, 2019
Huami Amazfit GTR 42.6mm Model Launched in India for Rs 9,999
Just a couple of weeks afterlaunching the 47.2mm versionof itsAmazfit GTR smartwatchin India, Huami has launched the42.6mm versionof the device in the country. In a press release on Wednesday, the Xiaomi-backed Chinese firm said that the device will be offered in“attractive designs and multi-color variations for women”. The device was originally unveiled last Julyalongside a Swarovski Editionwith crystal encrusted bezels, although, that doesn’t seem to have made its way to India.
Sep. 25, 2019
Instagram Starts Testing Dark Mode; Here’s How You Can Get it
Dark mode everything seems to be the motto going around right now. Google has now updated most of its apps to support the dark theme, which fits well with the addition ofsystem-wide dark modein Android 10. EveniOS 13brings a dark mode in tow. So, the latest app to board the dark mode hype train is Instagram. Yeah, Instagram iscurrently testing an AMOLED dark modeon Android and it looks absolutely stunning. I was utterly confused when the updated theme applied to my own Instagram app on the Samsung S10e, so much so that I started frantically searching for the force dark mode option.
Sep. 25, 2019
Microsoft Opens Registrations for ‘Project xCloud’ Public Preview
In an official blog post, Microsoft said that the service will be officially launched next month, and the invites will be send to‘a small number of participants’in the coming weeks. According to the company,“Xbox launched with Halo, and so will the Project xCloud public preview. It will begin withHalo 5: Guardians, the all-newGears 5, a fantastic fast-twitch fighterKiller Instinct, and the online adventureSea of Thieves“. Microsoft further said it is taking a ‘phased approach’ to the public preview, which is why it is starting with a small number of participants to get initial feedback before expanding the program to more gamers.
Sep. 25, 2019
MIUI 11 Update to Hit Poco F1 Soon, Confirms Sr Xiaomi Executive
Alongside theMi 9 Proand theMi Mix Alphasmartphones,Xiaomi also unveiled its MIUI 11 ROMin China on Tuesday. Based on Android 10, the new software will hit a number of Xiaomi devices in the coming months, and the company has now officially revealed that the Poco F1 will be one of the them. As can be seen from the embedded tweet below, the head of Pocophone Global, Alvin Tse, just confirmed a few hours ago that the device will, indeed, receive the new software, although, there’s no ETA for that just yet.
Sep. 25, 2019
OPPO Reno 2’s Quad Cameras in Action
Launched earlier this year, OPPO Reno 10x Zoom was one of the most likeable phones in my opinion. It offered you flagship-grade hardware, performance, and cameras at a very reasonable price as compared to its competitors. Well, OPPO Reno 2arrived recentlywith the Snapdragon 730G gaming-centric chipset, bezel-less design, shark-fin rising camera, and of course, quad-cameras in tow. OPPO has been trendsetter over the past few years, perking up its smartphone offerings with innovative new features.
Sep. 25, 2019
Redmi 8 With Dual Rear Cameras, 5,000mAh Battery to Launch Soon in India
The launch videoof the Redmi 8Aearlier today included an interesting piece of info that many might have missed in all the hullabaloo of the new launch. Towards the end of the video, Xiaomi seemingly announced that the Redmi 8 will be launched in India sooner rather than later, although, the exact launch date remains a mystery for now. Xiaomi revealed the impending Redmi 8 launch in its customary fun way, with the company’s India head, Manu Kumar Jain, pretending to be clueless about which phone was to be launched today.
Sep. 25, 2019
Redmi 8A with Snapdragon 439 SoC, 5000mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 6,499
In time for the upcoming festival season, Xiaomi has today upgraded its entry-level Redmi A series with the launch of the Redmi 8A. It’s the successor to theRedmi 7A, which launched in India earlier this year, and brings a slew of new features that make it worth every penny. Don’t believe me? Well, let’s check out the specs sheet, shall we? Redmi 8A: Specs and Features Being an entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 8A has a polycarbonate build but it feels pretty solid and premium in the hand.
Sep. 25, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Gets Android 10-based MIUI 10 Update in India
Xiaomi has reportedly started rolling out the Android 10-based MIUI 10 stable update to the Redmi K20 Pro in India. According to multiple posts on theofficial MIUI forums, the company began the rollout of the stable MIUI 10.4.8 update earlier this week. It comes in at 2.2GB and with the build number MIUI v10.4.8 QFKINXM. The report comes a couple of weeks after the company was said to haverolled out a ‘stable beta’ buildof the software in China.
Sep. 25, 2019
Fossil Gen 5 WearOS Smartwatch Launched in India for Rs 22,995
Fossil has finally launched its Gen 5 smartwatch in India after officiallyunveiling it last month. The company describes it as a ‘best-in-class technology experience’ that runs Google’s latest Wear OS software and is powered by Qualcomm’s most powerful smartwatch chip, the Snapdragon Wear 3100. It is already available for purchase in a number of markets around the world, including the US and the UK. Fossil Gen 5 Specifications and Features
Sep. 25, 2019
Apple Arcade vs Google Play Pass: A Quick Comparison
Apple Arcade vs Google Play Pass We have categorized the article into five sections which include basic details, quality of game catalog, availability, pricing, and third-party controller support. Depending on what you are looking for, feel free to go through the relevant sections. Now without further delay, let’s jump right in. In terms of offerings, Google seems at a much better position with a huge selection of 350 apps in comparison to Apple’s 100+ games.
Sep. 25, 2019
‘Spotify for Artists’ App Updated With New Design, Real-time Stats and More
Spotify has released a revamped ‘Spotify for Artists’ app that comes with a number of new features, including a refreshed design, a new Home tab with access to various resources and expanded real-time stats for new releases. The update has been rolled out on both Android and iOS, and users verified with ‘Spotify for Artists’ can download the new version from theApp Storeand thePlay Store. As briefly alluded to earlier, the most notable addition is a new feature that informs creators in real time how many people are streaming their music or podcasts simultaneously at any given point in time.
Sep. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Offering Discounts on Redmi K20 Pro, Note 7S and More During Diwali Sale
Xiaomi has announced anupcoming Diwali salethat promises to bring lucrative discounts on many of the company’s popular products, including smartphones, TVs, IoT devices, accessories and more. Called ‘Diwali with Mi’, the sale will be officially held on Mi.com fromSeptember 28 – October 4, but users will also get similar discounts on Flipkart and Amazon as part of their Big Billion Days and Great Indian Shopping Festival, respectively. Buyers will also get a 10 percent instant discount on credit/debit card transactions, said the company.
Sep. 24, 2019
Apple Watch ‘Fall Detection’ Feature Credited With Saving Biker’s Life
In a viral Facebook post last week, a US man credited the Apple Watch for saving his father’s life after a biking accident near Riverside State Park in the US state of Washington. The post, which was even ‘liked’ by Apple CEO, Tim Cook, was apparently from a Spokane, Washington, resident who identified himself as Gabe Burdett. According to the post, Burdett was waiting for his father, Bob, at their pre-designated location to go mountain biking together when he received a notification from his dad’s Apple Watch, alerting him to a ‘hard fall’ suffered by Burdett senior.
Sep. 24, 2019
Galaxy S10 Gets Note 10+ Camera Features and DeX PC Support with New Update
Samsung has started rolling out a new update that aims to bring the latest camera features introduced along with theSamsung Galaxy Note 10and DeX PC support to the Galaxy S10 series. As far as the camera features are concerned, all the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10E are gaining support forLive Focus Video, AR Doodle, Night Mode for the front camera, and Super Steady mode. It is worth noting that Live Focus Video was one of the most hyped features of the Galaxy Note 10.
Sep. 24, 2019
Google Assistant Will Let You Adjust “Hey Google” Sensitivity Soon
Google has made some functional changes regarding Google Assistant, including the way it handles your audio data and the sensitivity of hotword detection. This move by the software giant is to make up for theprivacy concernsraised when human workers used to listen to all your Google Assistant conversations. Google Assistant will soon allow you to set the sensitivity of “Hey Google” detection. This willeffectively reduce unintentional activations. I must not be the only one who is getting annoyed by Google Assistant popping up out of nowhere when I didn’t even ask for its help, am I?
Sep. 24, 2019
Google ‘Play Pass’ Subscription Service Launches with 350 Titles
The Play Pass portfolio includes some of the most interesting Android apps and games on the Play Store. Some of the more well-known ones includeTerraria,Monument Valley,Risk,Star Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicandAccuWeather.“And others you might be less familiar with that are just as amazing, like LIMBO, Lichtspeer, Mini Metro, Old Man’s Journey and many more”, said Google in anofficial blog post. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Sep. 24, 2019
Google’s Upcoming Pixelbook Go Might Come with a 13.3-Inch 4K Display
The main focus of the “Made by Google” hardware event scheduled to take place on October 15 is undoubtedly going to be the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. But, according to arecent reportby 9to5Google, the tech giant will be launching a 13.3-inch laptop in the event alongside the Pixel. If the report is to be believed, the upcoming laptop by Google will be called thePixelbook Goand will pack a 4K “Molecular Display” with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Sep. 24, 2019
Hacker Takes Over ‘Smart Home’ by Hacking into Google Nest System
In a bone-chilling incident, a couple in the US was left stunned when a hacker broke into their connected home and started talking to them via camera, played vulgar music on the video system in the living room and even turned thermostat to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (over 32 degrees Celsius). According to Fox6 News, the incident happened with a Milwaukee (Wisconsin)-based couple who felt anything but safe after a hacker took over their smart home.
Sep. 24, 2019
How to Recover Deleted Files on Mac: 6 Methods Explained
During the cleanup drive, you got rid of all the storage-hogging and useless files on your Mac. But among them were a few important files that you didn’t mean to delete. Later, upon realizing that those files are gone and no longer available in the respective folders, you have now begun to curse yourself, regretting the action. And now, you badly want to recover the deleted files on your Mac. Well, if that scenario sounds familiar then you have come to the right place.
Sep. 24, 2019
Mi 9 Pro 5G Debuts as the World’s Most Affordable 5G Smartphone
Specs and Features Starting with the design,Mi 9 Pro 5G comes in a white color variant, as seen in the myriad of leaks over the past few weeks. It sports an anti-glare glass on the rear, which means it will not catch fingerprints and is pretty iridescent. You will also get a black color variant, which shines and sparkles in silver when the light falls on it. This variant offers a red ring around the camera and a red power button, which looks cool.
Sep. 24, 2019
Mi Mix Alpha with Crazy Surround Display, 108MP Camera Goes Official
Xiaomi has a number of smartphone lineups and it’s difficult to keep track of them at all times, but the Mi Mix series has always stood out with its innovative new features. We’re well aware that Mi Mix was the one to imbibe the idea of bezel-less phones, moving to a slider design last year, and well, it has completely changed the game with the launch of their second-gen concept smartphone – the Mi Mix Alpha.
Sep. 24, 2019
Realme X2 with Snapdragon 730G, 30W VOOC Charging Launched in China
At the Realme XT launch event, Realme came with a massive surprise in tow and well, to our shock, it was the“real” Realme XTthat should’ve debuted in India that day. Called the “Realme XT 730G,” this smartphone would be backed bySnapdragon 730Ggaming-centric chipset and have30W VOOC chargingin tow. Well, we may have towait until Decemberto officially get our hands on this souped-upRealme XTvariant (not the existingRealme 5 Proupgrade with a 64MP sensor), but the China market has gotten this smartphone today in the form of the Realme X2.
Sep. 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Finally Goes on Sale in the US From September 27
After multiple postponements over the past several months, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally going on sale in the US this week. In an official press release, the company announced that the folding smartphone will be available for purchase Stateside from September 27, starting at $1,980 (around Rs. 1.4 lakhs). The devicewent up for sale in South Koreaon September 6, and isexpected to be launched in Indiain the coming weeks.
Sep. 24, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Launching in India on October 1: Report
Afterlaunching the Galaxy Fold in South Koreaearlier this month, Samsung is apparently all set to bring the device to India next week. That’s according to IANS, which is quoting ‘highly-placed sources’ to report that the company will launch the much-awaited folding smartphone in the country on October 1. The company this week officially confirmed that the phone will beavailable for purchase in the US from September 27. There’s no word on how the phone will be priced in India, but if its price-tags in the US and South Korea are anything to go by, it will likely not be pretty.
Sep. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Unveils MIUI 11 with New Minimalist Approach; Open Beta Starts 27th Sept
Alongside the launch of theMi 9 Pro 5GandMi Mix Alpha, which is one crazy concept phone, Xiaomi has also unveiled the much-awaited update to its software experience – MIUI 11. We had been hearing about this update for a few weeks now and well, it has finally been unveiled with a modern UI, new font, sounds, and a myriad of other new features. MIUI 11 open beta willstart rolling out on 27th September later this week, with a stable rollout scheduled for mid-October in China.
Sep. 24, 2019
Twitter Now Lets iOS Users Pin Their Lists
Twitter has been on a roll since last month when it comes to announcing new features to its platform. In addition to the featuresrevealed earlier, the microblogging platform has announced a new feature in its iOS app that allows users topin up to five lists to their timeline. In addition, a smooth swipe gesture has been implemented to browse through lists right from the home screen. The pinned lists can be easily rearranged as you prefer.
Sep. 24, 2019
Vivo U10 with Snapdragon 665, Triple Cameras Launched Starting at Rs. 8,990
Vivo has been on a roll, of late. The Chinese giant has been a pioneer when it comes to innovation in the flagship and upper mid-range segment, but it’s now tackling the lower price segments with some pretty attractive offerings – such as theVivo Z1 ProandVivo Z1x. The latest addition to Vivo’s budget portfolio comes in the form of Vivo U10, which has launched in today at a starting price of Rs.
Sep. 24, 2019
Amazon Working on Fitness Tracking Wireless Earbuds and Bigger Echo Speakers
According to arecent reportfrom CNBC, Amazon is working on wireless earbuds with Alexa support that can essentially act as a fitness-tracking device. These new earbuds are internally codenamed “Puget”. To make fitness tracking possible, the earbuds will have abuilt-in accelerometer sensorthat will measure crucial information like the distance the user has run, the calories burned through the workout and the speed of the user while he/she is running. With these earbuds, Amazon is pushing its Alexa voice assistant even further.
Sep. 24, 2019
Samsung’s Newest Mobile Camera Sensor Has the Tiniest Pixels Ever
Samsung has unveiled a new image sensor that it says has the“smallest pixel size in the industry”. Called theISOCELL Slim GH1, it’s a 43.7MP (7,968×5,480) sensor that the company says will provide“the optimum solution for slim full-display devices”. The sensor comes with 0.7μm pixels, which is smaller than the 0.8μm pixelson its 48MPand 64MP sensors that havestarted finding their wayto various smartphones around the world. Dispelling concerns about the small pixel size potentially affecting image quality adversely, Samsung says its ISOCELL Plus pixel isolation technologyminimizes color cross-talk and optical loss, thereby absorbing enough light to produce bright and vivid photographs.
Sep. 23, 2019
Xiaomi Releases Android Pie Kernel Sources for Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro
In keeping with itspromise of releasingthe kernel source codes of all its new smartphones within weeks of their commercial launch, Xiaomi has now uploaded the Android Pie kernel sources for the Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo) and Note 8 Pro (begonia) on Github. The devices, which wereunveiled in Chinaa few weeks back, areexpected to be launched in Indianext month. The relatively quick release of the source codes for these two devices is further proof that Xiaomi is aligning itself to the mainstream of Android smartphone vendors like Samsung, who typicallyreleases the kernel sourcesof its devicesbeforetheir global launch.
Sep. 23, 2019
8 Best VR Games You Can Play Without a Controller
Let’s be real, for immersive VR gaming, you need additional hardware like a controller or an expensive headset similar to Oculus. However, with the introduction of Google Cardboard and Daydream, it has become easier to playVR gamesusing the headset itself. While the gameplay is not as interactive as you would want, it surely gives a thrilling sensation which feels like real-life adventure. So in this article, we have found the 8 best VR games that you can play without a controller either using Gooogle Cardboard or any other inexpensive headset.
Sep. 23, 2019
Airtel Rs. 599 Recharge Voucher Comes With Rs 4 Lakh Life Insurance Cover
Telecom major Bharti Airtel has partnered with sister company, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, to offer an uniqueprepaid recharge plan that comes with life insurance coverfor its customers. The insurance, beingoffered with Rs. 599 recharge vouchers, offers acover of Rs. 4 lakhthat remains active for the validity period of the voucher, which is 84 days. As for the voucher itself, it brings 2GB of high-speed data alongside unlimited calls and 100 SMSes per day.
Sep. 23, 2019
Fortnite X Batman Crossover Brings Gotham City, Dark Knight Skin, and More
Fortnite has become the biggest playground forcrossoversover the past year. We have already seenThanos wreak havoc, John Wick clutch enemies, and upside-down portals from Stranger Things in this popular battle royale title. Well, Epic Games is now joining hands with DC Comics tocelebrate the 80th anniversary of one of the most iconic superheroes – Batman. There’s plenty of good news for Batman fans in the latest v10.31 update, which brings along many changes related to this caped crusader.
Sep. 23, 2019
Google Maps ‘Incognito Mode’ Rolled Out to Select Users Ahead of Official Launch
Afterrolling it out to YouTubeearlier this year, Google is all set to bring the ‘Incognito Mode’ to its Maps and Search apps as part of its plans to reassure users about their privacy. Believed to have beenfirst spotted by XDA, the feature has just started rolling out to users who are part of the Google Maps Preview program, but there’s no word on when it might be available to all users.
Sep. 23, 2019
OnePlus TV Will Automatically Lower Volume When You Get a Call
The launch of the OnePlus TV, the first-ever smart TV from OnePlus, is right around the corner and well, the company is showing off features of its companion smartphone app, which is rumored to be calledOnePlus Connect. We already know that the app will allow users to type in text on the TV to search for content and easily switch between apps on OnePlus TV, but a new feature has now come to light.
Sep. 23, 2019
Mi Mix Alpha Confirmed to Feature 108MP Sensor; First Camera Sample Released
Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship, the Mi Mix Alpha, has caused enough confusion ahead of its launch. The teasers hinted that the smartphone will be a foldable phone, but Xiaomihas confirmedthat it’s not going to be one. It will be an innovative new prototype, which willhouse a 108MP sensoron the rear, as per the latest teaser shared by the company on Weibo. Xiaomi hasn’t revealed anything about the Mi Mix Alpha, but has been sharing teasers to hint at upcoming features.
Sep. 23, 2019
Microsoft Edge Now Supports Dark Mode on Android 10
Microsoft’s Edge browser on Android has received a new update that bringssupport for Dark Modeon devices running Android 10. The update is live with the latest stable version of the app, which is already available for download from Google Play. The update, which comes as version 42.0.4.3928 and weighs in at 80MB, also includes ‘general bug fixes and performance improvements’, according to the app’s Play Store listing page. While Edge has definitely received a warm responseon AndroidandiOS, it still hasn’t received the sort of traction that Microsoft would have hoped for.
Sep. 23, 2019
Lenovo K10 Plus With Triple Rear Cameras Launched at Rs 10,999
As part of its renewed efforts to earn back at least a part of its lost market-share in India, Chinese tech giant, Lenovo, has launched yet another lower-mid-range smartphone in the country afterlaunching three new devicesearlier this month. Called the Lenovo K10 Plus, the latest addition to the company’s smartphone portfolio in India comes with a number of cool features, including AI-powered camera software. It will go on sale next week exclusively on Flipkart as part of the e-tailer’s upcoming Big Billion Days sale.
Sep. 23, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70s with 64MP Camera to Launch in India Next Month
Samsung’s feature-packed Galaxy A-series has worked out pretty well for the Korean giant who was earlier bewildered about what to do about its budget rivals. Galaxy A50 is called one of Samsung’s most successful offerings and well, it was recently refreshed asGalaxy A50swith a new Exynos chipset and better cameras. Samsung is looking to continue the momentum with the upcoming Galaxy A70s smartphone in India with a trendy new 64MP camera in tow.
Sep. 23, 2019
India May Have to Wait 5-6 Years for Full 5G Deployment: Report
According to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, trials for 5G services will commence within 100 days of the auctions, but according to Neil Shah, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, that still doesn’t sound very promising. Talking about the roll-out of 5G networks in India, Shah painted a rather gloomy picture, saying he doesn’t expect the new technology to replace 4G in the country any time soon. With inputs from IANS
Sep. 23, 2019
YouTube Music Starts Rolling out “Discover Mix” Playlist
If you are a melophile like me, who loves to discover new tracks, then Spotify or Apple Music’s Discover Weekly playlist is a boon for us. Well, YouTube Music has been playing catch with its competitors ever since its launch. It’s now added another feature that all YouTube Music users will appreciate – Discover Mix. The newly added Discover Mix playlist can be seen as one supplementing the “Released” playlist that was also recently introduced in YouTube Music.
Sep. 22, 2019
You Don’t Even Have to Put These Headphones in Your Ears
With more and more smartphone brands ditching the beloved 3.5mm headphone jack, smartphone users are being low-key forced to look for wireless audio gadgets to fit into the wireless ecosystem. The whole point of going wireless is to reduce the discomfort factor and well, there exists a pair of headphones called Aeropex that doesn’t even need to be put in your ears. You must be wondering how you will be even able to listen to your favorite music or podcast if you don’t plug in your earphones.
Sep. 22, 2019
Discord’s Nitro Games Library is Going Away on October 15
“We learned a lot from all of you over the last year. Through your valuable feedback, it became clear that while we and some of you love these games, the truth is the vast majority of Nitro subscribers didn’t play them.”,wrote Nelly, a Discord representative in ablog post. Through this change, the Nitro Games catalog including games like Battle Chef Brigade, Risk of Rain, System Shock, and Inside won’t be renewed once the current contract period expires.
Sep. 22, 2019
Facebook Has Reportedly Partnered with Ray-Ban for AR Glasses
According to areportfrom CNBC, these pair of glasses are not supposed to go with your smartphones. Instead, they are built with the aim of replacing your smartphone. The glasses are said to have the functionality of answering calls. All the information will be reportedly shown to the users on a small display. Moreover, Facebook, being the social media-focused brand, will add the ability for people tolive-stream right from the glasses. This way, a seamless live streaming experience can be achieved without having to awkwardly hold a smartphone for broadcasting the moment.
Sep. 22, 2019
Filmmaker Mode is Coming Soon to LG, Vizio and Panasonic TVs
Popular film directors in Hollywood such as James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Ang Lee, Paul Thomas Anderson, Rian Johnson, the Duff Brothers, JJ Abrams, M Knight Shyamalan, and Christopher McQuarrie have teamed up with UHD Alliance to unveil“Filmmaker Mode”, a TV setting that will eliminate motion smoothing. LG, Vizio, and Panasonic are the first three brands that will bring support for this new mode. The event also confirmed that the name Filmmaker Mode will stay the same and will not be changed into some fancy marketing term across brands.
Sep. 22, 2019
Florida Man’s Body Discovered via Google Earth After 22 Years
A Florida man named William Earl Moldt was last seen leaving a nightclub and went missing back in July 1997. Well, that changed last month – after a long period of 22 years, right from space, thanks to Google Earth. The remains of the man and his car came into notice after an ex-resident of the area spotted the submerged vehicle in a nearby pond on Google Earth. According to areportfrom Sun Sentinel, the current house owner didn’t believe the existence of the submerged vehicle behind his house.
Sep. 22, 2019
GASP Gallery Lets You Customize Art Prints to Suit Your Aesthetics
Have you ever wanted to create your own masterpiece but lacked the necessary skills to do so? Well, worry not. GASP Gallery has got you covered. GASP Gallery is an innovative startup that lets you design your own artworks and get them printed. You must be wondering how you could possibly design art on your own when you have no idea about how to use sophisticated modern design tools. That is where GASP Gallery comes in the picture.
Sep. 22, 2019
Google Now Has a Website with Resources to Help with Addiction Recovery
The software giant has partnered with theRecovery Resource Hubfor adding in all the resource locations on the map. Users can use the search box provided in the map UI to find resources based on specific regions. The website has been launched as Google’s contribution to the National Recovery Month. To make the accessibility of this new website much easier, Google will be adding a link to this new site right below the search box of Google.
Sep. 22, 2019
Google’s Nest Hello Doorbell Now Detects Packages at Your Doorstep
Google earlier this week added the ability to detect delivery packages to its Nest Hello doorbell. You will be notified whenever a new package gets delivered to your front door, but it is not as simple as it sounds. In order to make use of this new feature which Googlereportedly started rolling outin a firmware update, you will have to be a resident of the US since the program is open only to customers in the US as of now.
Sep. 22, 2019
Human Headphones Are the World’s First True Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones
With true wireless earbuds becoming widely accepted and adopted as a lifestyle accessory to attain wireless freedom, it was just a matter of time before wireless headphones became a thing. Well, the time has come and we are looking at the world’s first true wireless over the ear headphones made by a Seattle based startup named Human, Inc. In terms of design, I honestly have mixed feelings about this. While the design for sure looks futuristic, it feels weird looking at this design after being accustomed to traditional headphone designs and I’m not entirely sure if I would be wearing one of these outdoors.
Sep. 22, 2019
ImageNet Roulette Shows How AI Stereotypes Humans
While I have come across a lot ofAIand AI-related applications making a positive impact in the real world, I’m afraidImageNet Rouletteis certainly not one among them. Rather, it exposes the dark part of AI. The model is currently being showcased as part of the Training Humans exhibition by Trevor Paglen and Kate Crawford at the Fondazione Prada Museum in Milan. “ImageNet Roulette is a provocation designed to help us see into the ways that humans are classified in machine learning systems.
Sep. 22, 2019
Transform Any Bottle into a Bluetooth Speaker with Cork 2
Have you ever wanted a highly portable speaker that could just magically blend in with things you already have? Well, check out Cork 2, a Bluetooth speaker that completely steps up the audio quality when it is placed on top of a bottle. There are two versions of Cork 2 namelyCork LightandCork Mini. The main difference between these two is the size indeed. Also, as the name hints, Cork Light comes with an LED light that is missing in the Mini version.
Sep. 22, 2019
Researchers Propose Setting up a Space Elevator in the Moon
Space exploration is undoubtedly a costly affair involving a lot of money, time, and efforts of a lot of scientists. One of the major factors adding up to the high costs is rockets and rocket fuel; that is exactly what a group of researchers wants to minimize with an innovative solution. The proposed concept of the researchers at Columbia University and Cambridge University is named Spaceline. The basic idea behind Spaceline involvesattaching a cable to the surface of the moonfacing towards Earth, just hanging in the outer space.
Sep. 22, 2019
Security Researcher Wins Bug Bounty for Finding Instagram App Crash Bug
Security researchers have been quite active in the past few months on discovering and reporting bugs found on Facebook-owned Instagram. In fact, a Chennai based techie won abug bountyfrom Instagramtwicefor reporting bugs. Earlier this week, another white-hat hacker has disclosed a bug in the photo-sharing platform that could have remotely crashed Instagram app of any Android user. The security researcher who goes by the name “valbrux”, had initially discovered that Instagram uses a“simple incremental PKID in its database to define user accounts”.
Sep. 22, 2019
Tesla Model 3 Gets the 2019 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award
Tesla Model 3’s safety features have been put to test and it survived quite well. The most affordable electric car from the brand received the “Top Safety Pick+” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). In case you’re not aware, IIHS is a nonprofit group funded by auto insurance companies that conduct tests to ensure the safety and durability of the cars out there. By this award, Model 3 becomes the second-ever electric car to earn a safety award, the first one being the Audi E-Tron that got awarded back in August.
Sep. 22, 2019
These Clothes Can Fool Automated License Plate Readers
Governments in various countries are getting smarter by installing surveillance cameras that have the capability to automatically read license plates of vehicles passing through the vicinity of the camera. While this feature is implemented to efficiently control traffic violations, it has raised privacy concerns among people that led a hacker to design a special kind of apparel to fool the cameras. Kate Rose, a hacker and designer, has an apparel store that goes by the name Adversarial Fashion.
Sep. 22, 2019
This AI is Capable of Passing a 12th Grade Science Test
Researchers at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence have come up with an AI that is capable of scoring more than 90 percent in eighth-grade multiple-choice science test and more than 80 percent in the 12th-grade science test. Dubbed Aristo, the AI was subject to the New York Regents Science Exam, which is a standardized test in New York. However, the AI was exempted from solving problems having diagrams in it.
Sep. 22, 2019
This App Automatically Cancels Subscriptions at the End of Free Trials
In simple words, DoNotPay basically acts as a middle man between the service provider and the user so that you don’t have to go through the hassle of keeping track of the day when your trial ends and you can effectively escape from being charged for a service you no longer want to use. He also mentioned that over10,000 users have signed upon the platform to try out Free Trial Surfing since the service got launched six weeks back in the US.
Sep. 22, 2019
This Autonomous Off-Roader from Audi Uses Drones Instead of Headlights for Illumination
“With the AI:TRAIL, we are showing an off-road concept with an emissions-free electric drive for an innovative driving experience away from paved roads. Consistent with this, we designed a monolithic basic vehicle body with maximum glazing to create an intense connection to the surroundings. A concept for sustainable mobility on demand.”,says Marc Lichte, Audi’s Head of Design. The cabin of the vehicle is made of glass in the most parts which will help passengers enjoy the scenic beauty of the nature.
Sep. 22, 2019
This Chrome Extension Saves Images to Google Photos
Have you ever come across an image while browsing and wanted to save it? Something like a Pinterest board, but that you can possibly download images from to your smartphones and computer? Well, there’s a Chrome extension for that! Post to Google Photos (download) is a handy Chrome extension that can be used to upload and keep a copy of any image you find online with just a simple right-click. All you have to do is connect your Google account linked with Google Photos and grant the necessary permissions.
Sep. 22, 2019
Toyota Wants Commercial Solar Cars to Be a Reality
Toyota is working on a solar-powered car that could essentially keep on going without needing any sort of external charging. The project is a work in progress by Toyota Motor Corp. in collaboration with Sharp Corp., and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan(NEDO). The companies are currently testing the solar panel implementation on a Toyota Prius.“The solar car’s advantage is that — while it can’t drive for a long range — it’s really independent of charging facilities,”said Koji Makino, project manager at Toyota.
Sep. 22, 2019
Adobe Premiere Pro Will Soon Use AI to Reframe Videos
It seems like Adobe has finally come up with a powerful feature to compete against the likes of Final Cut Pro available in macOS. The feature I’m talking about isAuto Reframe, a feature that makes use of AI to automatically resize videos to fit in various video form factors so that you don’t have to deal with the hassle of manually resizing videos. For instance, if you have a video that you are interested to post in different social media platforms such as Instagram, Instagram Stories, IGTV & YouTube, the feature will automatically do all the hard work for you and you can easily post the output videos in the social media platform of your choice.
Sep. 22, 2019
US Prepares to Prevent Ransomware Attacks During 2020 Presidential Election
The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency is worried about the aftermaths of a ransomware attack on these systems.“Recent history has shown that state and county governments and those who support them are targets for ransomware attacks. That is why we are working alongside election officials and their private sector partners to help protect their databases and respond to possible ransomware attacks,”said Christopher Krebs, director of CISA. Here is what the FBI had to say regarding this:“It is imperative that states and municipalities limit the availability of information about electoral systems or administrative processes and secure their websites and databases that could be exploited.
Sep. 22, 2019
Using Phones During Breaks Will Not Recharge Your Brain: Study
Ever felt so exhausted in the middle of work and tried relaxing yourself scrolling through your favorite social media platforms or playing some games in your phone? It doesn’t help at all, says new research published in theJournal of Behavioral Addictions. The research states that pulling your smartphone out during breaks often results in decreased productivity and performance since the brain is not getting recharged effectively. To come to this conclusion, researchers conducted a study on 414 participants.
Sep. 22, 2019
You Can Now Take 3D Selfies on Snapchat
Snapchat is back with a new feature after the famous baby filter to attract more users to be active in its platform. This time, the app has come up with a feature named “3D Camera Mode” that will essentially allow you to take3D selfies. “We’re excited to introduce a 3D Camera Mode that adds depth to your Snaps. Use it to create Snaps that capture spatial detail, changing in perspective and appearance based on how you move your phone when you view them.
Sep. 22, 2019
Mercedes Flaunts the Vision Mercedes Simplex EV Concept Car at Frankfurt Motor Show
“Only a brand that is as strong as Mercedes-Benz is capable of the physical symbiosis of history and future. The “Vision Mercedes Simplex” symbolises the transformation of the brand-specific luxury of Mercedes-Benz”,saysChief Design Officer Gorden Wagener. The company has not made many changes in the design language of this new concept car to stay as close as possible to the original design of the Simplex. The new Simplex is still a two-seater with freestanding wheels offering an alternative driving experience.
Sep. 21, 2019
Android 10-Based OxygenOS 10 Starts Rolling out to OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro
Rejoice, OnePlus 7 series users! Merely within a couple weeks of theofficial Android 10 release, OnePlus hasstarted rolling out the new Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 updateto its latest flagship lineup. The Chinese giant had already rolled out Open Beta updates, based on Android 10, alongside the Pixel and Essential PH-1 on Day 1, but it’s rolling out the stable update to all users now. The OxygenOS 10 update rollout has beenannouncedvia an official OnePlus Community Forums post and is rolling out to OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro users.
Sep. 21, 2019
Descript Podcast Studio Deepfakes Your Voice to Rectify Errors
Dubbed “Overdub” (no pun intended), the feature allows you to type the words you would like to replace from the incorrect words present in the source audio. After you’re done inputting the correct word, the software will do its magic and will make the correction just like how you would have sounded. The feature is currently available in closed beta and will be available to everyone soon. Bringing the latest in technology, gaming, and entertainment is our superhero team of staff writers.
Sep. 21, 2019
Facebook Suspends ‘Tens of Thousands’ of Apps For Privacy Violations
Facebook on Friday said it has suspended“tens of thousands”of apps that were found to be in violation of the company’s privacy policies. The decision comes after the social media giant initiated an investigation into the workings of various third-party apps and services on its platform following theCambridge Analytica scandal. In anofficial blog post, Facebook’s VP of Product Partnerships, Ime Archibong, said:“Our App Developer Investigation is by no means finished. But there is meaningful progress to report so far.
Sep. 21, 2019
iPhone 11 ‘Dynamic Power Management’ Will Reduce Throttling From Battery Aging
Apple’s upcoming iOS 13.1 update will be bitter-sweet for many iPhone XS and XR users. While it will bring a slew of interesting features originally meant to roll out with the initial iOS 13 release, it will also bring back shades of the so-calledbattery-gate scandalthat rocked Apple last year. According to anofficial support page, the update will introduce ‘processor throttling’ to the iPhone XS and XR, with the company claiming it would help prevent random shutdowns when using a deteriorating battery.
Sep. 21, 2019
PUBG Mobile Lite Adds New ‘Golden Woods’ Map, Weapons and Vehicles
PUBG Mobile Lite made itsofficial India debuta couple of months ago and well, it was an instant hit. This slimmed-down battle royale title for low-end phonestopped the Google Play rankingswithin just three days. PUBG Mobile Lite has since received a visual overhaul, which looks closer to the original Mobile title, and is nowintroducing a new map, weapons, and vehicles to keep the game exciting. New Map: Golden Woods First, let’s talk about the new mapintroducedin the game.
Sep. 21, 2019
Sports Interactive’s New Eco-Friendly Game Packaging Could Significantly Reduce Plastic
“We are replacing the plastic box that is typically used across the industry with a reinforced, 100% recycled gatefold cardboard sleeve, made with 100% recycled fibres. “,wroteMiles Jacobson, studio director at Sports Interactive. The company even changed the ink used for printing on the packaging. They now make use of avegetable and water-based ink. The manual is made ofrecycled paperand the shrink wrap has also been made recycle-friendly. These changes in the packaging system, however, comes with anincreased cost of 20 centsper unit.
Sep. 21, 2019
Uber Will Be Bringing Its Self-Driving Cars to Dallas This November
Uber has added another city to its initial list of cities for autonomous driving cars. The city joining the list including Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto is Dallas. Operations will be conducted in Dallas for developing high-definition maps to make autonomous driving accurate and seamless. The ride-hailing giant announced its plans to start manual driving for data collection in Dallas, Texasstarting this Novemberin a Medium post. The main objectives of this manual data collection mission are to develop HD maps and capturing daily scenarios that can be simulated and recreated on its test tracks.
Sep. 21, 2019
UK Police Will Be Providing Bodycam Footage to Facebook
After the shocking incident where a gunman live-streamed an attack on New Zealand mosques back in March on Facebook, the social media giant appears to be taking some serious steps to prevent such incidents in the future. Facebook’s automatic detection system was supposed to immediately flag the terrorist content and stop the live stream, but it miserably failed to do so. Facebook’s public policy director Neil Potts justified that the video’s perspective was the reason why it failed to trigger the AI systems.
Sep. 21, 2019
YouTube Reverses Decision to Revoke ‘Verified’ Status of Some Creators
YouTube CEO, Susan Wojcicki, has apologized to creators on the platform for the company’s sudden and highly unpopular decision to revoke their ‘Verified’ badges. In a tweet a few hours earlier, Wojcicki said:“I’m sorry for the frustration [and] hurt that we caused with our new approach to verification. While trying to make improvements, we missed the mark. As I write this, we’re working to address your concerns & we’ll have more updates soon”.
Sep. 21, 2019
Zomato Gold Now Applies to Food Delivery as Well
Are you a Zomato Gold user? Well, it’s time to rejoice as the much-awaited expansion of Zomato Gold has finally happened today. Zomato has announced that it’s rolling out the“controversial”Zomato Gold benefits program for food deliveries. Yes, the same benefits program which lets you avail 1+1 on food and 2+2 on drinks when you go out to eat has now become available when you order in. Benefits on Delivery Existing and new Zomato Gold users will now see a new option that shows them a list of Gold partners that offer benefits on home delivery.
Sep. 20, 2019
Apple Watch Series 4 Gets ECG Support in India
Apple has finallystated rolling outthe much talked-about ECG feature to its Apple Watch Series 4 devices in India. The feature will be available as part of the watchOS 6 update that started rolling out to all eligible devices on Thursday, September 19. Originally introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4 last year,the ECG featurehas been credited with saving multiple lives around the world since it was rolled out globally. “Available today with an update to watchOS 6, the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notification feature will help users identify signs of AFib, the most common form of irregular rhythm.
Sep. 20, 2019
Google Pay Goes Past PhonePe With 67Mn Monthly Users, 918Mn UPI Transactions
He further said that the number of users grew three times in the past 12 months alone.“In the last 12 months alone, Google Pay has grown 3X to reach to 67 million monthly active users, driving transactions worth over $110 billion on an annualized basis, with hundreds of thousands of offline and online merchants”, he said.“The biggest story in India’s booming Internet economy has been the rise of digital payments. With BHIM UPI crossing 900 million payments last month, India is setting the global standard on how to digitize payments”, he added.
Sep. 20, 2019
How to Resolve Microphone Issues in Windows 10
Microsoft is putting all its resources onWindows 10, and yet, after every major update, it somehow manages to break basic features. Just recently, following the Windows 10 update on September 10, many users faced microphone issues on the latest build. To be frank, microphone problem is not new. It’s one of thecommon problems that has plagued Windows 10for a very long time. In this article, we are going to show you how to resolve microphone issues in Windows 10.
Sep. 20, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2 with Kirin A1 Chip, 14-Day Battery Life Launched Starting at €229
Alongside the launch of itsflagship Mate 30 Pro, Huawei has also launched a brand new smartwatch at its Munich event today. Called the Huawei Watch GT 2, it’s a successor to the company’sHuawei Watch GTsmartwatch that was launched in India earlier last year and takes on the Apple Watch Series 4 with a beautiful design and a ton of features. And no, it’s not powered by WearOS, so read on –
Sep. 20, 2019
Windows 10 to Roll out Simpler Bluetooth Pairing Experience to All
Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 18985 (20H1) today rolled out to users in Fast Ring, bringing improved support for Swift Pair in tow. This feature, if you are not aware, will simplify the Bluetooth pairing process, offering you to connect supported devices via a single notification. A notification will automatically pop-up when a device is nearby and in pairing mode, informing you that pairing has started or complete. You no longer need to jump into Settings to pair devices instead, you are going to see a new notification UI with your device’s name, category, and a dismiss button.
Sep. 20, 2019
Mi Mix Alpha Could be Xiaomi’s First Foldable Smartphone
While the teaser suggested that Xiaomi was gearing up to launch its first foldable phone, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now officially taken to Weibo to confirm that sadly, Mi Mix Alpha won’t be a foldable phone. Xiaomi is known to beunveilingtwo new smartphones and MIUI 11 at its launch event scheduled for September 24. We’ve already gotten a close look at the Mi 9 Pro 5G, but Xiaomi today started teasing the new Mi Mix flagship it will unveil at the event in China, and well, it looks like Xiaomi’s first foldable smartphone may be right around the corner.
Sep. 20, 2019
OnePlus 7T Will Have 23% Faster Charging Than OnePlus 7 Pro, Says CEO Pete Lau
Theupcoming OnePlus 7Twill have much faster charging speeds than the OnePlus 7 Pro, the company’s founder and CEO, Pete Lau, announced on Thursday. CalledWarp Charge 30T, the technology will enable users to charge their phone23 percent faster than the standard Warp Charge 30in the earlier models. In aninterview to TechRadar, Lau said:“We believe that Warp Charge 30T offers the best charging solution for real-world usage. You can charge the phone at 23% faster speeds, even while using the device”.
Sep. 20, 2019
You Cannot Sideload Google Apps and Services on the Mate 30 Pro
Huawei’s newly-launched Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro offersome incredible features, but they lack one critical functionality that many believe might affect their global sales significantly. Thanks to the ongoing trade war between the US and China, the devices are thefirst Huawei smartphones to lack official Google support, which means even though they run Android, they don’t have any official Google apps and services installed, including Google Play Services, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube etc.
Sep. 20, 2019
Vivo V17 Pro with 32MP Dual Pop-up Selfie Camera Launched in India
Vivo V17 Pro: Specs and Features The Vivo V17 Pro boasts a stunning glass sandwich construction, with gradients inspired from mother nature and Gorilla Glass 6 protection on the rear. Itfeaturesa 6.44-inch Full-HD+ E3 Super AMOLED display, which covers 100% DCI-P3 color spectrum, has Schott Xensation UP protection up-front, and its brightness can go as high as 500 nits. The Vivo V17 Pro’s display has a taller 20:9 aspect ratio, a 91.
Sep. 20, 2019
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro Pre-orders Now Live in India
After beingunveiled earlier this monthat the Apple Park in Cupertino, California, Apple’s latest iPhone lineup is now available for pre-order in India via Flipkart, Amazon and Paytm Mall. Although pricing starts at a steep Rs. 64,900 for the base 64GB iPhone 11, buyers can look forward to some cool launch offers, including an instant discount of up to Rs. 7,000 with HDFC Bank credit and debit cards. While the launch offer is valid on all three aforementioned platforms, only the Max Pro is eligible for the Rs.
Sep. 20, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Discounted to Rs 24,999 for Xiaomi’s Diwali Sale
Diwali may still be a month away, but tech giants are already gearing up to offer more benefits to its fans. Xiaomi is one of the first to announce discounts for two of its most popular smartphones, including the budget Redmi Note 7S and flagship Redmi K20 Pro – that too up to Rs. 4,000 off. Both of these devices will be available at their lowest price during the sale.
Sep. 19, 2019
Call of Duty: Mobile Global Launch on October 1
Though the beta testing for Call of Duty: Mobile in India ended a long time back, we’ve been addicted to the game ever since. It just brought back so many memories. We did have tolook for workaroundsmake the game work in India after the beta ended, but it seems like we won’t need to do that anymore. Call of Duty: Mobile finally has an official release date and it’s October 1.
Sep. 19, 2019
Existing Mi TV Pro Models in India to Get Netflix by December
A day afterlaunching a bunch of new Mi TV modelsin India, Xiaomi has announced plans to roll out Android TV 9.0 to all its existing Mi TV Pro devices in the country, including the Mi TV 4A Pro 32, 43 & 49, Mi TV 4C Pro 32 and Mi TV 4 Pro 55. According to Xiaomi India MD, Manu Kumar Jain(@manukumarjain), the update will start rolling out before the end of this year and, will come with built-in Netflix and Amazon Prime Video apps.
Sep. 19, 2019
Facebook Unveils New Portal, Portal Mini, Portal TV; Priced Starting at $129
Facebook has unveiled an upgraded version of itsPortal smart displayand added two new devices to the lineup, thePortal Miniand thePortal TVadd-on that brings smart video-calling to television. In addition, the company is also bringing WhatsApp calling and Messenger calling to its Portal lineup.Portal Mini (Image Courtesy: Facebook) Pricing starts at $129 for the Portal Mini, while the Portal and the Portal TV come with price-tags of $179 and $149, respectively. A bundle with any two devices will have a $50 instant discount.
Sep. 19, 2019
Google Assistant Can Now Talk in Hindi, 8 Other Languages on Demand
Language Decoupling I know you must now be thinking that Google Assistant can already talk to you in many Indian languages, so how is this different? Well earlier, the assistant talked to you in the default OS language or you could pick the language via the Settings. But, you no longer need to go through the trouble and ask the Assistant to talk in the language you desire. Now, the default language for Google Assistant may be English, but you can now easily converse with the voice assistant in Hindi and 8 other Indic languages.
Sep. 19, 2019
Google Assistant Now Accessible on 2G Phones via Toll-Free Number
Yes, you’re hearing it right. Google Assistant is now available on call. You simply need todial this toll-free number 000 800 9191 000 to speak to the Google Assistant. It sounds crazy, right? But, it’s true and you can talk to the voice assistant in both English and Hindi. Other Indic languages are currently not supported, but it’s okay as you don’t need data or Internet to talk to the Assistant.
Sep. 19, 2019
Google Pay Introduces Tokenized Cards, Business App, and Spot Platform in India
Without wasting any more time, let’s take a look at all thenew Google Pay features announcedfor the India market: Tokenization Google is making it simpler and more secure for you to pay for transactions using your credit/debit card, thanks to tokenization. It enables the user to save their cards to the Google Pay app and it shares a virtual token instead of the original card number while making payments to make the process hassle-free and secure.
Sep. 19, 2019
HP’s New Elite Dragonfly Is the World’s Lightest Laptop to Date
At a launch event in Tokyo, Japan, HP has today taken the wraps off the world’s lightest business convertible laptop called the Elite Dragonfly. The name should already tell you that it’s a part of HP’s long-running EliteBook lineup and well, the highlight of Dragonfly would have to be its weight. It weighs less than 1 kilogram. HP has managed to bring the weight down as compared to previous EliteBooks using a “CNC machined magnesium construction,” which also adds to the durability of the new laptop.
Sep. 19, 2019
Huawei Launches the Huawei Vision TV with Pop-up Camera
At its launch event for the Mate 30 series, Huawei has also launched the Huawei Vision TV. The TV, which looks to have really tiny bezels all around has a 4K Quantum Dot screen, which means users can expect great picture quality from the Huawei Vision. Apart from that, the Huawei Vision will also act as the smart home hub for users, and will allow users to control their HiLink compatible smart home devices, and the TV will apparently be “always listening” even in standby mode, which is something I’m not entirely sure I’m comfortable with.
Sep. 19, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro with Kirin 990 5G, Insane Camera Features Goes Official
Huawei may be enduring a tough time due to the U.S-China trade war, but the Chinese giant isn’t taking a back seat just because the U.S is pressuring it. Instead, it has gone ahead and added a new flagship smartphone to its world-famous Mate lineup. Yeah, the company has launched the much-anticipated Mate 30 Pro at its launch event in Munich. And well, this smartphone is every bit a flagship, right from the design to the powerful internals.
Sep. 19, 2019
Nokia 7.2 With 48MP Rear Camera Launched in India at Rs 18,999
Nokia 7.2 Specifications and Features A successor to theNokia 7.1 released last year, the Nokia 7.2 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ ‘PureDisplay’ panel with a teardrop notch. It is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC and, comes with 4/6GB of RAM alongside up to 64GB of storage. The phone carries a 3,500 mAh battery and runs Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box with the promise of a quick update to Android 10. The Nokia 7.
Sep. 19, 2019
Realme 3 Pro May Soon Get a Native Dark Mode With RealmeOS Update
Arecent leakhad revealed some impending changes in theRealme 3 Proin China, where it is sold as the Realme X Lite. The leaked build (W.76) is thought to be part of themysterious ‘Project X’interface that is said to be linked to themuch-rumored RealmeOS. Now, the company is pushing out an update on top of that build, bringing a slew of new features, including anative system-wide Dark Mode., something that has already been officially confirmed for ColorOS 6.
Sep. 19, 2019
Redmi 8A With 5,000mAh Battery, Dual Rear Cameras to Launch September 25 in India
Xiaomi on Thursday announced that its entry-level Redmi 8A smartphone will be launched in India on September 25. As can be seen in the embedded tweet from Xiaomi’s Head of Marketing, Anuj Sharma(@s_anuj), the device is coming first to India before making its way to other global markets. A tweet from the official Redmi India Twitter handle(@RedmiIndia)also seems to confirm that the device will sport a teardrop notch like other Redmi handsets, like the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro.
Sep. 19, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 12GB RAM Goes Official
When Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 855 Plus, Redmi vowed that itwould soon launcha smartphone powered by this souped-up flagship chipset. Well, we didn’t expect Redmi to launch a smartphone so soon, but the Chinese giant todayrefreshed its first-ever flagship – Redmi K20 Pro with the Snapdragon 855 chipsetin tow. Specs and Features Not much has changed on the design and hardware front in this Exclusive Edition variant, except for under-the-hood upgrades.
Sep. 19, 2019
You Can Now Ask Alexa to Stream Apple Music in India
Amazon Alexa has just gained a new skill – the ability to stream Apple Music. The feature has just started rolling out in a handful of global markets,including India and the US. With the addition ofthe new skill, all Apple Music subscribers will be able to stream their library with simple voice commands via Alexa. Thankfully, the new functionality is not limited to Echo devices, but will also be available on all compatible third-party speakers, like the Sonos One, Eufy Genie and more.
Sep. 19, 2019
You Can Now Talk to Amazon Alexa in Hindi or Hinglish in India
Amazon on Wednesdayannouncedthat its AI-based voice assistant, Alexa, will now support interactions in Hindi or‘Hinglish’(colloquial Hindi interspersed with common English words and expressions) in India. With the new update, Alexa can now understand customers speaking to her completely in Hindi or Hinglish, in multiple contexts and varied regional accents and dialects. The feature is expected to help millions of users interact with Alexa in their own language to ask for music, get sports updates and more.
Sep. 19, 2019
You Will be Able to Switch Apps on OnePlus TV With Your Smartphone
OnePlus has been releasing a seeminglyendless line of teasersabout its upcoming TVs, whichwill launch September 26thin India. One of those teasers had earlier hinted that the TV could becontrolled through a mobile app, and the company has now seemingly confirmed that feature through a tweet earlier today. As can be seen below, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has tweeted a 6-second video that shows how users can seamlessly switch between various apps on the TV with a smartphone.
Sep. 18, 2019
You Can Now Find Specific Content in YouTube Videos via Google Search
Elaborating on the new feature,Google said:“When you search for things like how-to videos that have multiple steps, or long videos like speeches or a documentary, Search will provide links to key moments within the video, based on timestamps provided by content creators. You’ll be able to easily scan to see whether a video has what you’re looking for, and find the relevant section of the content. For people who use screen readers, this change also makes video content more accessible”.
Sep. 18, 2019
OnePlus 7T’s Frosted Back, Circular Cameras Shown off Ahead of Launch
See, Didn’t I tell you that OnePluscannot containits excitement for the launch of its first-ever OnePlus TV and its next flagship smartphone – the OnePlus 7T. Well, the leaks have been proven true today as CEO Pete Lau has now officially shared what the OnePlus 7T is going to look like. And it does have a circular camera bump with a 3 sensor array and an LED flash baked into it.
Sep. 18, 2019
Google Home Speakers Can Now Make Phone Calls; Feature Live in Australia
Google Home speakerscan already be used to make phone calls via VoIP, but starting this week, Home users will also be able to place calls via a mobile carrier. Starting will immediate effect, users will be able to register their mobile number(s) with the device, allowing them to make calls to any of their contacts. The feature, however, will only be restricted to subscribers of Australian mobile carrier, Telstra, thanks to its partnership with the US search giant.
Sep. 18, 2019
Rockstar Games has Launched Its Own Game Store; Offering GTA: San Andreas for Free
It looks as though game stores are launching all over the place. After the Epic Games store, Rockstar Games has launched its very own game store as well. For those of you that don’t know who Rockstar Games is, they’re the developers behind the massively popular GTA franchise, and the hugely impressive PS4 game, Red Dead Redemption 2. The company has announced that its game store, which comes in the form of a launcher, similar to the Epic Games launcher, is available on PC, and the company is giving away GTA: San Andreas for free right now, so you know, grab it while it’s there.
Sep. 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M10s Launched in India; Priced Starting at Rs 8,999
In an attempt to regain its spot among the top budget phone makers, Samsung launched its M-series earlier this year. The standout player in the company’s lineup was the Galaxy M30, which offered an AMOLED display and triple cameras under the Rs 15,000 price tag. Well, it seems like Samsung aims to be on its toes and provide the latest and greatest to its users with the refreshed Galaxy M30s. It brings minor upgrades over the original M30, including a more powerful chipset, a higher-megapixel camera, and a massive battery.
Sep. 18, 2019
The iPhone 11 Pro Max Comes with 3,969 mAh Battery, 4GB RAM
While none of that looks as impressive on paper as thehigh-capacity batteries on even some entry-level Android phones, reports seem to suggest that the iPhone 11-series actually do have pretty decent battery life. According to Apple, the iPhone 11 can play back about 11 hours of videos, while the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max last up to 18 hours and 20 hours, respectively. Another interesting thing seemingly confirmed by the listings is the amount of RAM in these three devices.
Sep. 18, 2019
We Know Everything There’s to Know About the Mate 30 Pro
Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the newest flagship from the Chinese phone maker will officially be launched in Munich tomorrow,but after the Google Pixels, this device could be the worst kept secret. Yeah, the design of the Mate 30 Pro appeared online only a month ago, but now, there’s nothing left to wonder as everything about this flagship has already leaked online. First, reputed tipster Evan Blass tweeted out Mate 30 Pro renders earlier this week and well, the world of leaks has been chock full of new leaks for this device ever since.
Sep. 18, 2019
Windows 10 Update 1903 is Knocking Out Wi-Fi Connectivity in Some Devices, Admits Microsoft
Do note that this is not a critical problem which will render the affected PCs unusable. As it turns out, the issue can be mitigated by disabling and then re-enabling the Wi-Fi adapter via the device management settings. However, it’s only a temporary workaround rather than a permanent solution, given that the process has to be repeated every time the system is switched on. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Sep. 18, 2019
Oppo’s New 65W SuperVOOC Charging Tech Officially Unveiled
Yeah, SuperVOOC 2.0 is finally here and it’s even faster than its predecessor, providing users like us the ability to charge our phones (with 4,000mAh battery) from 0% to 27% within 5 minutes. And the battery can be fully charged in just 30 minutes, with it going from 1% to 100% in just 27 minutes. With the new SuperVOOC fast-charging technology, Oppo willcharge your battery at 65Wand well, it’s been made possible thanks to Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductors.
Sep. 17, 2019
Apple Arcade Already Available in iOS 13 Public Beta Ahead of September 19 Launch
In a press statement on Monday, Apple said that the service will allow gamers to play new and interesting games, including many that have been developed exclusively for the platform.“When Apple Arcade launches on the App Store on September 19, players around the world will start to get their hands on games that have been years in the making”, the company said. There are games like ‘The Enchanted World’ where players take on the role of a fairy who uses puzzles and challenges to piece back together her collapsing world.
Sep. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Launches New Mi TV 4X Lineup in India Starting at Rs 24,999
Specs and Features Before we delve into the specification, I would like to say that Xiaomi is now streamlining its Mi TV naming scheme. It hasdropped both the ‘LED’ and ‘Pro’ monikersfrom the official names and will now continue with two lineups – the budget Mi TV 4A and premium Mi TV 4X going forward. Xiaomi is today perking up its premium Mi TV 4X lineup with the launch of three new 4K models including a 43-inch, 50-inch, and the massive 65-inch.
Sep. 17, 2019
Asus ROG Phone II Coming to India on September 23
Originallyunveiled last July in China, Asus’ 2nd-gen gaming smartphone, theROG Phone II, will officially launch in India on September 23. As can be seen from the tweet below, the device will very likely be sold exclusively on Flipkart, much like all other Asus smartphones. To be held in New Delhi, the event is also expected to see the launch of a whole host of ROG gaming accessories that were showed off at other launch events earlier.
Sep. 17, 2019
Xiaomi’s ‘Mi Motion-Activated Night Light 2’ Launched in India for Rs 500
It comes with two brightness modes: a 25Lm high brightness level and a 4Lm low brightness level. Users will be able to switch between the two brightness options manually via a physical toggle switch that can be accessed by removing the front cover. The device comes withan IR sensor and a photosensitive light sensorthat allow it to detect motion. It can automatically decide how much illumination will be required at any point in time and, can change its brightness levels accordingly.
Sep. 17, 2019
Google to Launch ‘Kormo’ App in India for Entry-Level Job Seekers
Originally launched in Bangladesh last year, Google’s ‘Kormo’ app is all set to be launched in India as the US tech giant looks to capture the entry-level job search market in the country.According to YourStory, the company has been running pilots in India since early this year through its ‘Next Billion Users’ (NBU) division that focuses on acquiring new users in emerging markets. Kormo, which means ‘work’ in Bangla, is currently available only on Android.
Sep. 17, 2019
Instagram Music Goes Live in India; Here’s How It Works
Did you feel jealous when you saw music stickers in an Instagram Story but couldn’t listen to what someone had shared? Or did you feel frustrated upon seeing the ‘Instagram Music is not available in your region’ error? Well, you can put your worries behind as the much-awaited Instagram Music feature is finally available in India. Yeah, you canfinallyadd music stickers to your Instagram Storiesand share them with the world. Instagram added theability to add musicto your Story back in June this year, but it was restricted to a select few countries.
Sep. 17, 2019
Mi Band 4 with Color AMOLED Display, Music Controls Launched in India for Rs 2,299
Features and Specs We know everything about the new Mi Band 4 (which is advertised as Mi Smart Band 4 in India) as it wasfirst unveiledin China back in June earlier this year. It carries forward the same design and aesthetics as itspredecessorbut embraces the much-requested change – a color display. Mi Band 4 includes acolor 0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreenwith scratch-resistant 2.5D glass protection on top. There’s also a 135mAh battery in tow that Xiaomi claims offers up to 20 days of battery back up.
Sep. 17, 2019
Microsoft’s Modular ‘Windows Core OS’ Spotted in Official Documents
Windows Core OS, the rumored modular version of Windows 10 that’s expected to power theHoloLens 2and theSurface Hub 2, has never officially been mentioned by Microsoft, but more evidence about the software has now been found in an official Windows 10 support document on the company’s own website. In case you’re interested in going through the entire document, you can do so fromthis link, but the dead giveaway are the three following entries listed as bullet points related to Windows Core OS under the subheading ‘Common Data Extensions.
Sep. 17, 2019
OnePlus Hints at Ability to Control OnePlus TV with Your Smartphone
OnePlus TV isofficially launchingon September 26 and it seems like the Chinese giant cannot contain its excitement. OnePlus has steadily been revealingkey featuresof its upcoming smart TV and well, CEO Pete Lau has today hinted at another handy feature that’s going to elevate your experience. Lau todaytook to Twitterto share a picture of the OnePlus TV remote,which looks so stunning, on one side and an app opened on the OnePlus 7 Pro on the other end.
Sep. 17, 2019
Reliance Jio Was The Fastest 4G Network in August: TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released the latest crowd-sourced data about mobile broadband speeds in India from its MySpeed app (Android,iOS), showing Reliance Jio had the highest average LTE speeds among all telecom operators in August. The average download speeds for Jio users during the month hovered at around the 21.3Mbps mark, which was significantly above all its nearest rivals, Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. Airtel came in at number two with 8.
Sep. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Mi Smart Water Purifier in India; Priced at Rs. 11,999
Xiaomi is very keen on expanding its IoT portfolio in India and the latest addition to the fledgling Mi Ecosystem comes in the form of Mi Smart Water Purifier. Yeah, the company already hassmart cameras,mi, and smart routers in their portfolio but Xiaomi is now looking to promote healthy living with this India-first water purifier. Specs and Features The Mi Smart Water Purifier has aminimal aesthetic, much like every other product in Xiaomi’s portfolio.
Sep. 17, 2019
Apple, Foxconn Investing $1 Billion in India to Ramp up iPhone Manufacturing
Apple and its manufacturing partners are planning to invest a total of up to $1 billion (around Rs. 7,000 crore) in India as the companies try to hedge their risk and counter further negative fallout fromthe escalating trade warbetween the US and China. According to an unnamed ‘official source’quoted by The Times of India,“Apple will be investing $1 billion in India through its partners. They have said the production will be used for meeting the demand for its products across global markets”.
Sep. 17, 2019
Bengaluru Techie Wins $6,500 For Finding Critical Uber Bug
Bengaluru-based cybersecurity researcher, Anand Prakash, was awarded $6,500 (around Rs 4.6 lakh) by ride-hailing giant, Uber, as part of the company’s bug bounty program after discovering a critical flaw in the flagship app of the San Fransisco-based firm. Uber has reportedly already fixed the ‘account-takeover-vulnerability’ that could have potentially allowed attackers to take over any other user’s Uber account, including those of partners and Uber Eats users. The bug was present in the API request function of the Uber app and, according to the company, was immediately fixed on being reported.
Sep. 16, 2019
YouTube to Shut Down ‘Leanback’ TV Interface in Favor of Native Apps
YouTube is retiring its ‘Leanback’ interface for smart TVs in the coming days. When accessing the web-app thoughyoutube.com/tvoryoutube.com/leanback(which redirects to the former), the site isdisplaying a prominent pop-up message, saying:“This version of YouTube will be going away soon. You’ll still be able to view youtube.com, but you can get an optimized experience on a supported device”. While there’s still no official date for the shutdown, it will add yet another name to the long list of products and services that havejoined the Google Graveyardover the years, including notably, Google+,Google Allo,Google Trips, Google Reader and more.
Sep. 16, 2019
Entry-level Moto E6S with Helio P22, Dual Cameras Launched in India
Specs and Features Moto E6Ssports a huge 6.1-inch Max Vision HD+ IPS LCD display, with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 1560 x 720 pixels resolution, and 80.13% screen-to-body ratio. There’s a waterdrop notch up-top and a massive chin with the Motorola branding up-front, which you’ll not miss even at first sight. Under the hood, the Moto E6S ispowered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipsetwhich we’ve seen onLG W30and other sub-Rs. 10,000 phones earlier this year.
Sep. 16, 2019
Google May Soon Add Smart Screenshots Feature to Let Your Search Screenshots
The Google app on Android already allows you to analyze what’s on your screen. Yes, if you’re not aware, you should know that you can use the“What’s on my screen”feature from the Google Assistant pop-up screen to see related content for whatever is open on your screen. Well, an APK teardown from9to5Googlehas revealed that Google is now looking to make the feature more useful by pairing it with the screenshot notification, which already has a share and edit option.
Sep. 16, 2019
Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL Might Have Slower UFS 2.1 Storage Instead of UFS 3.0
Expected to be released next month, the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are expected to ship with high-end specs, much of which have already been revealed courtesy of various leaks, rumors, and official confirmations from Google. Now, however, an AndroBench screenshot has seemingly revealed that the devices will only ship with UFS 2.1 storage instead ofthe new UFS 3.0 standard, which might be a bit of a disappointment for some potential buyers.
Sep. 16, 2019
How to Check MacBook Pro Battery Health
Maybe you have noticed a drastic reduction in your MacBook Pro’s battery life recently or just wish to find out the actual condition of the battery of your notebook. Whatever could be your personal reason, checking MacBook Pro’s (or any MacBook’s) battery health is pretty straightforward. While most modern MacBooks come with batteries rated 1000 charge cycles, the older ones like MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2008) and MacBook Air (Late 2008) feature batteries rated 500 and 300 charge cycles respectively.
Sep. 16, 2019
32 Indian Teams Vying For $2.5 Million Prize at PUBG Mobile Fall Split 2019
Meanwhile, the 32 Indian teams that qualified for the South Asia regional finals also stand a chance to win a prize of $ 175,000 on being crowned regional champions. According to Tencent, the tournament was open to all Indian residents who had a PUBG Mobile account above level 20. Following the completion of the group stages and the regional finals in the respective regions, the top 16 teams will battle it out in the global finals and will be tested across 4 maps on TPP mode.
Sep. 16, 2019
Mi MIX 5G, Mi 9 Pro 5G, MIUI 11 to be Unveiled on September 24, Confirms Xiaomi
Xiaomi has confirmedrecent rumorsthat the Mi Mix 5G and the Mi 9 Pro 5G will be unveiled on September 24 in China. Alongside the new smartphones, the company will also announce a brand new Mi TV and take the wraps off of MIUI 11, which is expected to bring along a whole bunch of changes from its predecessor, including redesigned icons and aGoogle Duplex-style calling featurethat will allow its AI assistant to answer phone calls for users.
Sep. 16, 2019
Motorola’s Smart TV Lineup Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs 13,999
The smartphone market in India is close to reaching its saturation point. With all phone makers flooding each segment with multiple phones, it has become simpler for users to pick a smartphone of their liking. The smart TV market is where the action is right now. Players like Xiaomi, Vu, iFFalcon and others have shaped the smart TV segment in India, especially the budget market, and it is now rife with opportunity.
Sep. 16, 2019
OnePlus TV, OnePlus 7T Lineup India Launch Set for September 26
OnePlus is gearing up to launch its next smartphone lineup and the OnePlus TV, at last, later this month. The Chinese giant has today posted an official teaser on Twitter which confirms that OnePlus will unveil its new smartphone and first-ever smart TV lineup on 26th September. The launch event will be held in New Delhi. As revealed by the teaser video attached below, India launch for the much-anticipated OnePlus TV and OnePlus 7T lineup has been scheduled for September 26.
Sep. 16, 2019
Oppo Reno Ace With 65W Fast Charging to be Unveiled October 10
Oppo has announced that its next flagship smartphone, the Reno Ace, will launch on October 10. The company’s vice president, Brian Shen, had originallyconfirmed the deviceat thelaunch of the Opp Reno 2last week, but hadn’t revealed any more details about it. Now, however, the company hasconfirmedthat the device will ship with 65W fast-charging capabilities, which is 30 percent faster than the current 50W SuperVOOC.Image Courtesy: Oppo (via Weibo) Shen had earlier teased a few other features of the upcoming phone, including a 4,000mAh battery and a screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Sep. 16, 2019
Pixel 4XL 5G Variant Seemingly Surfaces on Geekbench
Variousleaks,rumorsand even full-blownhands-on videosover the past few weeks have revealed key information about Google’s upcoming Pixel flagships, but anew listing on Geekbenchhas now seemingly confirmed that at least the bigger model will come with a 5G variant. As can be seen from the screenshot below, the device, listed asGoogle Pixel 4 XL 5G, comes with similar hardware to what we already know about the standard Pixel 4 XL model. Do note that listings on Geekbench are easy to fake, so it cannot be said for certain at this stage whether this particular one is authentic or not, but given that 5G is expected to become more widespread over the next year, and with most Android vendors starting to offer 5G phoneseven at the mid-range, it won’t be a surprise if Google does offer 5G connectivity with its next-gen flagship(s).
Sep. 16, 2019
Upcoming Surface Pro 7 Configurations Leaked
Microsoft’s Surface event isscheduled to take place on October 2, and among the things we’re expecting the company to announce at the event is the next iteration of the company’s Surface Pro line-up — the Surface Pro 7. Well, thanks to WinFuture, we now have an idea of the configurations we can expect the Surface Pro 7 line-up to be launched in, and it looks like Microsoft wants entry-level customers buying its Surface Pro as well.
Sep. 16, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 5G with Snapdragon 855 Plus, 64MP Triple Cameras Goes Official
Oppo may haveshown offthe first smartphone with a waterfall screen, but Vivo is now officially the first phone maker to launch a device with a waterfall display commercially. Afternumerous leaksand official teasers over the past few weeks, Vivo’s next flagship – Vivo NEX 3 5G was unveiled in China today. The smartphone features a truly bezel-less design, Snapdragon 855 Plus, triple cameras, and a massive battery to run the show.
Sep. 16, 2019
Wi-Fi 6 With Faster Data Rate, Lower Latency Officially Launched
In an official press release, the non-profit organization said Wi-Fi Certified 6 networks ensure each connected device performs at an optimum level. According to the WFA,“Wi-Fi Certified 6 devices meet the highest standards for security and interoperability, and enable lower battery consumption, making it a solid choice for any environment, including the Internet of Things (IoT)”. Key benefits of Wi-Fi Certified 6 technology include higher data rates, increased capacity, lower latency, sustained performance with multiple connected devices and improved power efficiency, making it an overall better choice for IoT devices.
Sep. 16, 2019
iPhone 11 Shipment Estimate Raised to 70-75Mn Following Better-Than-Expected Demand
Famed Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, has raised his estimates for iPhone 11 shipments following better-than-expected pre-orders forthe newly-launched devices. According to Kuo, the base iPhone 11 model is the most in demand, largely because of its price which, at $699, is $50 lower than its direct predecessor, the iPhone XR, which was launched for $749 last year. The investor note, believed to have been first reported onby 9to5mac, also says that that the three new color options introduced by Apple this year are also instrumental in attracting more customers.
Sep. 15, 2019
These Friends Recreated Every macOS Wallpaper
Wallpapers that come with every major version update of macOS has always been a pleasure to look at. It is indeed because of the scenic nature these wallpapers portray. The wallpapers were so inspirational that it motivated a group of friends to recreate all of them during a one-week road trip through California. The trio visitedevery spot across Californiato capture pictures that are covered in Apple’s wallpaper collection. This included wallpapers bundled in macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, and Yosemite.
Sep. 15, 2019
Google’s VideoBERT Can Predict What Happens next in Videos
Humans can easily observe events and predict or anticipate events that could probably happen in the near future but this predictive behavior has always been difficult for AI. Well, not anymore. Researchers at Google have proposedVideoBERT, a self-supervised system that is able to perform predictions from unlabeled videos. “Speech tends to be temporally aligned with the visual signals, and can be extracted by using off-the-shelf automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems, and thus provides a natural source of self-supervision.
Sep. 15, 2019
How to Bring Back Battery Percentage on Android 10
Android 10brought in some visual changes in the status bar and quick settings panel, one of which is the disappearance of battery percentage from the top of the quick settings panel. Now, the phone shows an estimated time until which your phone will stay alive without requiring another charge. However, there are two workarounds that you can do to get the battery percent back in your status bar or quick settings and we will be explaining both of those methods so that you can know the exact battery percent left on your smartphone.
Sep. 15, 2019
Steam’s New Recommendation Feed Update Will Show You Games You Might Actually Like
Valve announced an update for Steam earlier this week that will help people discover games they might actually like instead of being shown the top titles every time they are interested to try out a new game. By this change, the “More Like This” and “Recommended for You” sections in the recommendations feed will becomemore diverse and relevantto the gamer based on the kind of games he/she buys and plays from the platform.
Sep. 15, 2019
Mozilla Collects Opinions of People About YouTube’s Recommendation System
Have you ever regretted your decision of making a YouTube query due to the change in video recommendations it has done? Well, you might have and you’re probably not alone. Mozilla has started a new social media campaign named #YouTubeRegrets where it collects opinions of people who has experienced the YouTube recommendation rabbit hole. “Once, at 2 a.m., you searched YouTube for “Did aliens build Stonehenge?” Ever since, your YouTube recommendations have been a mess: Roswell, wormholes, Illuminati.
Sep. 15, 2019
Google One Now Has Automatic Phone Backups for Android
“With Google One, you already get more storage for your photos, videos and documents—giving you the peace of mind that your memories and important files are stored in the cloud. Now with automatic phone backup, we’re taking another step in helping you keep the stuff you care about safe.”,wrote Google in ablog post. The automatic phone backup feature will be initiallyavailable for Android devicesand may extend to iOS devices as well.
Sep. 15, 2019
Intel Will Bring 3D Athlete Tracking to 2020 Olympic Games
3D Athlete Tracking(3DAT) is a computer vision solution powered by artificial intelligence that shows the viewers almost real-time insights and overlay visualizations during athletic events. The technology makes use of four cameras to capture the movements of athletes. Algorithms optimized for Intel Xeon processors will perform the rest of the heavy lifting to come up with all the visualizations available during replays. This is mainly focused on 100 meters and other sprinting events.
Sep. 14, 2019
541 Zomato Employees Lost Their Jobs Due to Automation
One of the most popular food delivery platforms in India, Zomato, has reportedly fired 541 employees from its workforce. That translates to about 10 percent of the total strength of the company. Zomato justifies its action by citing automation to be the reason for this sudden layoff. The recent improvements in AI have made Zomato’s platform sophisticated to the point where the company no longer felt the need for a lot of humans for solving user queries since the number of direct order related queries have reduced.
Sep. 14, 2019
A Developer Ported Microsoft’s Clippy to macOS
Remember the good-old Clippy assistant from Microsoft Office that used to shower us with suggestions? Well, if you miss Clippy too much and happen to be a macOS user, I’ve some good news for you. You can actually use Clippy on your PC. A developer named Devran Uenal hasported Clippy to macOSas a standalone desktop assistant. As of now, it does nothing assistant related, which is actually good if I’m being honest as no one likes to be poked for silly reasons.
Sep. 14, 2019
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Dressed as a Rockstar at His Retirement Party
Alibaba founder, Jack Ma, on Tuesday stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the company at a gala event attended by thousands of employees. During a four hour celebration which included songs, dances and parades with elaborate floats in an 80,000-capacity stadium, the billionaire entrepreneur handed over the reigns of the company to CEO Daniel Zhang, and seemingly fought back tears while talking about his own future. “After tonight, I will start a new life.
Sep. 14, 2019
This Man Caught a Stranger’s iPhone in a Roller Coaster
You must have heard a lot of stories of people claiming to do things that are too good to be true. A similar incident happened earlier this week but luckily, there is a video of it. A New Zealand man has gone internationally viral for his“spidey sense”-like quick reflexes. Samuel Kempf was enjoying a roller coaster ride in Spain. All of a sudden, he saw a smartphone (iPhone) coming through and magically managed to get a hold on it while the roller coaster was moving at a speed of over 130 km/hr.
Sep. 14, 2019
Apple Made Siri to Stay Neutral on Sensitive Topics like Feminism
It appears like Cupertino giantAppledoesn’t want to take any chances to get backlashes on sensitive topics like feminism. A recent report suggests that Apple made Siri as neutral as it can due to the rise in questions in topics like the Metoo movement. According toThe Guardian, Apple had an internal project for rewriting the responses of Siri for “sensitive topics”. The leaked documents from the project involve making Siri respond in three ways namely“don’t engage”,“deflect”, and“inform.
Sep. 14, 2019
Chinese Traffic Police Uses Drones for Maintaining Law and Order
China has always been a leader in implementing cutting-edge technologies in law and enforcement, a department that usually has slow exposure to technology in other countries in the world. Recently, we sawrobot traffic policeand now, a drone reminded a man to wear the helmet. “The handsome young lad on the black electric scooter in dark green clothes and glasses – please put on your helmet!”.This was the order given to a Chinese rider for not wearing his helmet.
Sep. 14, 2019
Daimler Starts Testing Automated Trucks on Public Roads of Virginia
Daimler, the German automobile giant behind Mercedes-Benz, has started testing automated trucks on the roads of Virginia. The testing is done in the presence of safety drivers trained in automated systems, vehicle dynamics, and engineers for overseeing the whole process. Daimler’s automated trucks have been developed in a partnership with a robotics-based startup Torc Robotics. The trucks will utilize self-driving software provided by Torc. According to thepress release, these automated trucks come under level 4 of driving automation standards defined by theSociety of Automotive Engineers.
Sep. 14, 2019
Empath AI Can Detect Emotions from Voice in Real-Time
One of the biggest challenges AI has ever faced is undoubtedly its inability to efficiently detect and respond to human emotions. A lot of tech giants includingAmazonhave been investing a lot for imparting emotional intelligence to their AI-based systems. Now, a Tokyo-based startup named Empath has entered the scene that claims to detect emotions from your voice. Empath uses algorithms that is trained on voice samples provided by Smartmedical, a Japanese health tech company.
Sep. 14, 2019
US Photographer Captures Images Without Phones to Portray Today’s World
Over the years, technology has become a part of our daily lives and most of us can’t even imagine how our lives could be if all the tech products we rely on gets wiped out of existence one fine day. While using smartphones and other smart gadgets for getting things done seems more healthy, people often tend to getaddictedto them and forget their surroundings which is exactly what a US-based photographer tries to portray in his new series.
Sep. 14, 2019
Google Calendar Will Now Warn Gsuite Users If a Meeting Is Scheduled Outside Working Hours
In an effort to improve communication in enterprises, the GSuite team has started rolling out a new update that will change how Google Calendar works at a basic level for organizing events and meetings. The three changes Gsuite has made for Google Calendar are –grid viewin working hours,warning for scheduling eventsoutside working hours, and turningworking hours on by default. “The new features will make it easier for your colleagues to see when it’s best to work with you.
Sep. 14, 2019
Google’s Baby Monitor Might Notify You When Your Baby Is Feeling Uncomfortable
Google might be planning to make use of its expertise in AI to help parents stay updated with the activities of their baby. A patent application filed last year that got published recently hints at Google’s plans to track the movements of the baby to notify parents if their baby is feeling uncomfortable. The system will take the output from a video monitor and will apply Google’s advanced AI-based software. For instance, if the baby is moving more than usual, it willsend parents a notificationsimilar to“The baby may be in some form of discomfort, such as being too hot or too cold”.
Sep. 14, 2019
How to Edit Your Facebook Ad Interests
You must have wondered at least once how popular social media platform Facebook manages to serve you the most relevant and accurate ads a lot of times. Well, that is because Facebook has a curated list of interests compiled based on your usage patterns and what the algorithms predict you might be into. Luckily, Facebook provides us with the option to access and modify our so-called “interests”. So if you are wondering how to edit Facebook ad interests, here is how you can do just that:
Sep. 14, 2019
This Buddhist Temple Has a Robot Priest to Perform Rituals
A Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan has a new priest named Mindar. Unlike other priests, Mindar has a superpower. The laws of mortality do not apply to this priest. Yes, you guessed that right. Mindar is a robot. The external appearance of Mindar is designed to look like Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy. The cost of manufacturing Mindar touched nearly $1 million but unfortunately, Mindar is not an AI-based robot as of now.
Sep. 14, 2019
Amazon Will Soon Let You Pick up Orders from Mumbai Stations
Amazon has taken a huge step to ensure faster delivery of packages to its customers. The e-commerce giant now allows its customers to pick up their packages from railway stations in Mumbai. The company has partnered with Indian Railways to make this possible. Through this partnership, Indian Railways have granted Amazon India permission to set up pickup kiosks in four railway stations in Mumbai namely CSTM, Thane, Dadar, and Kalyan. Amazon believes that these kiosks would provide better accessibility to its customers since there are a lot of daily commuters in Mumbai.
Sep. 14, 2019
Focos is an iOS Camera App That Lets You Control the Depth of Field in Portrait Shots
Have you ever wanted to adjust the depth of field of images captured on iPhones? Well, you can do so now by using an app named Focos that gives you more control over your photos to tweak and fine-tune them as you desire. One of the main attractions of the app is the ability to capture images inportrait mode with a single camera sensor. Yes, the app is making use of software to blur the background in images.
Sep. 13, 2019
Zomato Shuts Down ‘Infinity Dining’ Program For Gold Members
According to a Zomato spokesperson,“The product is in alpha stage and being tested continuously. Group dining, whether organized office parties or family outings, is a valuable large-table opportunity. The very focus of infinity was to enable more of these opportunities for restaurants. We received a range of feedback about the service, and have paused it as we incorporate the feedback”. On his part, NRAI president, Rahul Singh, has announced his satisfaction at the withdrawal of the Inifinity Dining program, calling it“an ill-conceived product”.
Sep. 13, 2019
Bengaluru Techie Develops AC Helmet for Chill Rides
Helmets are one of those accessories that bring a lot of benefits to the table yet remain as an uncomfortable thing to deal with, especially in peak weather conditions. Well, a Bengaluru man has a well-thought solution to this heating or suffocation issue faced inside helmets and his idea is incorporating AC to helmets. Sandeep Dahiya has developed a prototype of the air-conditioned helmet that will help your head stay cool even when you’re out there in the hot sun.
Sep. 13, 2019
Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch Coming to India, Confirms Amazon Listing
Fossilunveiled its Gen 5 smartwatchlast month, and the company is now planning to launch it in India pretty soon. The device will be available for purchase on Amazon, as confirmed bya promo pagefor the site’s upcoming Great Indian Festival sale (see screenshot below). While there’s no word on when the sale will go live, it will very likely happen later this month to coincide with Flipkart’s upcoming Big Billion Days.
Sep. 13, 2019
Google Changes Search Algorithm to Highlight ‘Original Reporting’
Google on Thursday said it has made some changes in its search algorithm to highlight the original source of news stories as part of its efforts to better recognize original reporting. In anofficial blog post, the company said:“Recently, we’ve made ranking updates and published changes to our search rater guidelines to help us better recognize original reporting, surface it more prominently in Search and ensure it stays there longer”. According to the company, the changes will not only help readers find the original story that started it all, but will also help journalists and publishers benefit from having their original reporting more widely seen.
Sep. 13, 2019
Google Photos Adds Instagram Stories-style Feature Called ‘Memories’
Google Photos is rolling out a new feature that it says will help users relive some of the best memories of their life. Called ‘Memories’, the feature will use machine learning to curate collections of photos and videos from previous years and, put them on the top row of the Google Photos gallery, above the most recent images. According to Google, the feature will enable users to see the best photos“where the photos have good quality and all the kids are smiling”.
Sep. 13, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y540 Review: A Sleek Laptop with Great Performance
With ray tracing becoming more and more mainstream, gaming laptop makers are now embracing RTX graphics all over the place, across a variety of price points. I’ve reviewed a fair amount of RTX-packing gaming laptops over the last few months, and obviously they’ve all been good. However, when Lenovo sent over the Legion Y540 over to us for a review, it sort of blew me away. Part of that was simply because it just looks so good, and part of that is because this is one of the only laptops offering RTX-graphics in its price.
Sep. 13, 2019
Realme 10,000mAh Fast Charging Power Bank Launched in India for Rs. 1299
UPDATE [September 13, 1:30PM]– Merely days after its launch in China, the Realme 10,000mAh power bank has launched today in India at a price of Rs. 1,299. This is expensive compared to the 10,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i, which retails at Rs. 899, but you don’t get a USB Type-C port. Realme’s power bank will come in three colors – black, yellow, and red. It will go on sale sometime towards the end of September.
Sep. 13, 2019
Realme Buds Wireless Launched at Rs. 1,799 in India
It’s not just smartphones that are pouring in one after the other, Realme is also rapidly growing its accessories lineup in India. Realme has already launched a couple of wired earphones in the country, but alongside the Realme XT, the Chinese giant unveiled its neckband-style Realme Buds Wireless at the launch event in Delhi. The first thing you’re bound to notice with these wireless earbuds are the bright yellow wires (essential to represent the brand colors) that connected to the flexible neckband, which use dons a black color.
Sep. 13, 2019
Realme Reveals Android 10 Update Rollout Schedule
Right alongside the launch of its newest smartphone, the 64MP camera-ladenRealme XTin India, the Chinese giant revealed the one thing that every existing Realme user has been waiting on. Yeah, the company hasrevealed the Android 10 update schedulefor its existing portfolio today. Well, the roadmap does not include any mention of Realme 1, Realme 2, Realme U1, and the entry-level Realme C series. The company could reveal Android 10 rollout for these in the coming months.
Sep. 13, 2019
Realme XT with 64MP Cameras Launched in India at Rs. 15,999
Realme’s endeavor tocapture a bigger chunkof the budget smartphone market doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. This Oppo spin-off is giving Xiaomi a hard time since the last one and a half years. And well, its assault against its Chinese counterpart continues with the launch of the Realme XT. It’s the first 64MP camera phone to land in India and it will go up against theRedmi Note 8 Prowhen it comes to India next month.
Sep. 13, 2019
Apple A13 Bionic is up to 50% Faster Than Snapdragon 855+ in Geekbench
At itsiPhone 11 launchevent earlier this week, Apple claimed that its A13 Bionic processor, which powers its latest smartphone lineup, significantly outperforms Snapdragon 855 and the Kirin 980, respectively. Now, a Geekbench listing seems to have borne out those claims, showing much faster single-core and multi-core performances than not only those two chips, but alsoSamsung’s Exynos 9825that powers the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. As can be seen in the embedded screenshot, a device listed as iPhone 12,3 (believed to be the iPhone 11 powered by the Apple A13 Bionic) notched up a massive 5,472 points in the single-core benchmark on Geekbench 4 and an equally-impressive 13,769 points in the multi-core test.
Sep. 13, 2019
This App Lets You Schedule Dark Mode on Android 10
Google’s system-wide dark mode has been one of the most welcome features in Android 10. However, the feature lacked a native option to schedule the dark theme to turn on at a specific time you desire. But worry not, a developer has made it possible through an app named “Automatic Dark Theme for Android 10“. As mentioned earlier, the app’s interface lets you choose specific times to automatically activate and deactivate the dark theme.
Sep. 13, 2019
Realme XT with Snapdragon 730G Coming in December
At itsRealme XT launchevent earlier today, the company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, announced ‘More Surprises’ coming in December. While there are no immediate indications as to what those surprises might be, the one thing that has been officially confirmed is a more powerful, gaming-focused variant of the Realme XT. Rumored to be marketed as the Realme XT Pro, the upcoming device will be powered by the Snapdragon 730G SoC, a gaming-oriented take on the standard 730, with an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU and support for the Vulkan 1.
Sep. 12, 2019
Apple Market Cap Crosses $1 Trillion Again Following iPhone 11 Launch
It’s worth noting that many of Apple’s competitors in the smartphone space, like Samsung and Huawei, are already offering devices with 5G connectivity,even in the budget segment. While 5G is yet to be rolled out widely, it is expected to happen in the next couple of years, and given that people areholding onto their smartphones longer than ever, it’s only natural that they’d want to be ready when the new tech is available more widely.
Sep. 12, 2019
Google Play Store’s Dark Mode Starts Rolling Out
One of the major changesAndroid 10has brought is the system-wide support of dark mode. Over the past few months, the software giant has been adding dark mode to its apps includingGoogle Photos,Google Maps,Google Fit,Google Chrome,Android Auto, andGmail. However, few apps still don’t have the dark mode. There’s Gmail, Play Store and more, but today, we have come across screenshots that show the Play Store in all its dark mode glory.
Sep. 12, 2019
Google Abandons Plans to Bring ‘Touch-less’ Chrome to Feature Phones
Several changes to the Chromium codebase suggest that Google may be abandoning plans to create a ‘touch-less’ version of its popular web-browser for feature phones. Believed to have been firstreported by 9to5Google, Google has apparently been“removing all references to touchless Chrome and deleting the hundreds of files within the ‘touchless’ folder”. According to the report,the commitin the Chromium Gerrit now reads“Remove touchless* with the exception of Blink code”, which seems to suggest that the underlying code for touch-less controls will still remain part of the Blink engine, meaning it could still be implemented by third-party software.
Sep. 12, 2019
Firefox Starts Testing a Free In-Browser VPN Service
Mozilla is known to heavily focus on user privacy and well, its latest move only further reinforces this rationale. The non-profit organization has made available on its Firefox browser a new VPN service for users to try out – that too free of cost. This is similar to what Opera already provides through its desktop browser, but you’ll need to install an extension to access Firefox’s offering. Firefox has resurrected its Test Pilot program, which was originally started 3 years ago.
Sep. 12, 2019
How to Mute Google Assistant Responses on Your Android Phone
Imagine it’s midnight and you want to know the agenda for the next day. As anyone who adds and regularly adds events to Calendar, you will askGoogle Assistantto list them. While Assistant helps you get a complete picture regarding the plan for the day, you may end up waking up your roommates or loved ones if you don’t have headphones plugged in. Also, nobody likes to hear the loud voice of Google Assistant when they’re half asleep, right?
Sep. 12, 2019
Huawei Reportedly Shipping Cheaper MateBook Laptops With Linux in China
As per the report, the Linux models have been priced 300 yuan (around Rs. 3,000 / $42) cheaper than their Windows counterparts. The devices are identical with one another in terms of their hardware, although the Windows key on the keyboard is replaced with a ‘Start’ key in the Linux devices. Interestingly enough, Huawei’s distro of choice isn’t one of the biggies in the Linux world, like Ubuntu or Mint, but instead, the company is usinga debian-based operating system called ‘Deepin’that’s developed by Chinese tech firm, Wuhan Deepin Technologies.
Sep. 12, 2019
Microsoft Brings Battery Indicator in Your Phone App for Windows 10 Insiders
Microsoft’s Your Phone is getting some significant updates in the recent days that may make you finally consider using the app on a daily basis. The app recently gained the ability tosync phone notificationsand is working on a feature that allows you tomake phone callsstraight from your Windows PC. The Redmond giant is now adding a battery indicator so thatyou will be able to know when to charge your smartphone.
Sep. 12, 2019
Pixel 4 XL Hands-on Videos Show 90Hz Display, New Screen Attention Mode and More
Ahead of its expected launch next month,the Pixel 4 XLhas seemingly been leaked in all its glory via a number of hands-on videos on YouTube. From what we could find, there were at least three videos on the YouTube – all from Vietnamese channels – professing to show off what seems to be Google’s upcoming phablet. There’s no word on how these guys got access to the phone, but they do seem to confirm the ‘Smooth Display’ toggle to automatically switch between 90Hz and 60Hz refresh rates to maximize battery life.
Sep. 12, 2019
PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 9 ‘Warriors Unite’ Rolling Out on Android, iOS
According to an official press release on Thursday, the PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 9 will offernew missions and valuable loot, with an all-new in-game event called ‘A Warrior’s Journey’. As part of the plan to double down on the warrior concept, Tencent said that rewards in Royale Pass Season 9 are themed with warrior motifs from around the world. The Royale Pass Season 9 content update for PUBG MOBILE include redesigned missions and ranking pages.
Sep. 12, 2019
Samsung’s New App That Lets You Play PC Games on Note 10 Now Available
Originally announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event in New York last month, the company’s PlayGalaxy Link app is now finally available for download in the US and South Korea. Similar to Valve’s Steam Link, which lets users play PC games on both Android and iOS, PlayGalaxy enables users to stream PC (Windows) games to non-Windows devices over Wi-Fi or cellular networks. The software, which is free to use, is currently in beta.
Sep. 12, 2019
Xiaomi Bluetooth Key Finder is up for Crowdfunding in China
Are you the kind of person who often forgets your keys? Worry not, Xiaomi is launching a new Bluetooth key finder that will help you easily locate your keys without any hassle. The Chinese smartphone giant has launched the Xiaomi Bluetooth Key Finder in China. Reportedly, the keychain has features like anti-lost reminder, two-way mutual search, breakpoint positioning, and collective search mode. The key finder has asleek designand comes with ahigh-decibel buzzerfor drawing your attention.
Sep. 12, 2019
This App Lets You Set Apps to 60Hz or 90Hz Individually on OnePlus 7 Pro
Smartphones with high refresh screen displays, likethe OnePlus 7 Prowith its 90Hz AMOLED display, are undoubtedly a pleasure to use, but those buttery smooth transitions come at the cost of battery life. Well, the good news is, if you have a OnePlus 7 Pro and you are interested in taking control over your phone’s display, Auto90 is an app you should not miss out on. Auto90 is an app that allows you totweak the refresh rate on a per-app basis.
Sep. 11, 2019
10 Best iPhone 11 Pro Max Cases and Covers You Can Buy
For enhanced shock-resistance, iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with much stronger glass than its predecessor – iPhone Xs Max. The single sheet of glass with an optical coating is also more capable to fight out scuffs. And instead of a glossy finish, which used to easily attract fingerprints, the glass now sports a matte finish. Couple that with stainless steel sides and you have a fairly durable smartphone. But then again, when you are dealing with a highly expensive device (starting price $1099 for 64GB) like 11 Pro Max, you’ve got to be cautious.
Sep. 11, 2019
Airtel Xstream Fiber 1Gbps Broadband Plan Launched at Rs 3,999 Per Month
Barely a week after the big JioFiber launch in Mumbai, the erstwhile leader in the Indian telecom space, Bharti Airtel, has also announced a 1Gbps plan starting at Rs. 3,999 per month. But while Jio Fiber offers 2,500GB of data per month at the advertised speed, there doesn’t seem to be any immediate word on how much data Airtel is offering at Gbps speeds. The company, however, does say that it will offer1,000GB of full-speed data for the first 6 months.
Sep. 11, 2019
Apple iPhone 11-series Prices Apparently Leaked Hours Ahead of Launch
Barely hours before thelaunch of the all-new iPhones, a massive leak has apparently revealed their pricing. Believed to have been originally posted on Weibo, the image below seems to suggest that the cheapest of the three devices in the lineup, the iPhone 11, will be priced starting at $749 (around Rs. 53,000) for the base model with 64GB storage, while the 128GB and 256GB storage variants are said to be priced at $799 (around Rs.
Sep. 11, 2019
Apple Launches AppleCare+ for AirPods and Beats
Apple has launched AppleCare+ service for AirPods, Beats earphones, and Beats headphones. This option will provide an additional warranty of 2 years from the date of purchase of AppleCare+ for$29. AppleCare+ coverstwo accidental damageslevying a service fee of $29. Also, you will be getting priority access to Apple experts through chat or phone to clarify your issues round the clock. There is no clear information regarding the charging cases of AirPods and chances are, they are not covered in AppleCare+.
Sep. 11, 2019
Chrome 77 Lets you Send Web Pages Across Your Devices
Chrome has been working on a feature that lets yousend web pagesacross your devices with ease. It has been available as a flag for months now, but thenew ‘send this page’ is finally rolling out to every uservia the stable Chrome 77 browser update. It brings along a number of visual changes, along with a refreshed Downloads page design as well. The highlight of this update is the web page sending feature.
Sep. 11, 2019
Games that Support 60FPS+ on Asus ROG Phone II
Ahead of the global release ofAsus’ gaming-focused ROG Phone II, the company has published a list of games that run at 60fps or more on the all-new device. There areat least 125 gameson the list when we checked, including Alto’s Odysey (120fps), Assassins Creed Rebellion (120fps), Dead Trigger 2 (120fps), Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition (120fps), Hitman Go (120fps), Mortal Kombat (120fps) and more. You can check out the full list at the end of this post.
Sep. 11, 2019
Google Pixel 4 XL to Come with 6.23-inch Display, Snapdragon 855
The leak comes courtesy of 91Mobiles who have it from a trusted source. The leaked image shows the Pixel 4 XL with the DevCheck software running on it, showing us the display and processor details of the phone. According to the leak, the Pixel 4 XL will come with a Snapdragon 855 processor, instead of the rumoured Snapdragon 855+ that was expected to show up in the phone. In aseparate leakon Twitter, Evan Blass has shared what looks like a screen-protector maker’s image of the Pixel 4, with the screen showing the date October 15 leading to speculations that this time around, Google will hold its “Made by Google” hardware event on October 15, instead of the rumoured October 9 date.
Sep. 11, 2019
Xiaomi Teases Mi Water Purifier Launch in India on September 17
Xiaomi has planned amassive media event on September 17thto launch a whole host of IoT products and smart home devices in India, and the company has now virtually confirmed the launch of a smart water purifier in the country on that day. In a tweet a little while earlier, Xiaomi India MD, Manu Kumar Jain, teased the launch of a new product that will make“pure drinking water … available in every home”.
Sep. 11, 2019
iOS 13 Release Date Announced; Goes Live on September 19
The Cupertino giant was too engrossed in listing out the upgrades for its new iPhone 11 series that it did not talk about the release date for iOS 13. Well, worry not, the officialpress releasefor the new iPhones is here and it lists the date when the new iOS update goes live. “iOS 13 will be available on September 19 as a free software update. Additional software features will be available on September 30 with iOS 13.
Sep. 11, 2019
iPadOS Officially Launches on September 30
Yeah, most of you would know that it was iOS that powered the Apple iPads, but it’ll now come with a new dedicated operating system – starting at the end of this month. Apple is separating iPadOS from iOS 13 to offer you more user-friendly and accessible features to make use of the bigger screen. The first release of iPadOS may not feel a whole lot different from iOS 13, but you will be getting a bunch of nifty features like widget pinning on the home screen (you will be able to swipe on the homescreen to see the widgets), improved slide over support, and more.
Sep. 11, 2019
iPhone 11 Pro’s Ultra-wideband ‘U1’ Chip Will Help Faster AirDrop File Transfers
Apple didn’t mention anything about its rumored tracking tags at theiPhone launchevent on Wednesday, but the company has now confirmed the presence of the ultra-wideband U1 chip in the iPhone Pro and Pro Max. According to the company, one of the notable features enabled by the chip is enhanced AirDrop capabilities, whereby users will be able to simply point their iPhone at someone else’s for faster file transfer. According to Apple:“The new Apple‑designed U1 chip uses Ultra Wideband technology for spatial awareness — allowing iPhone 11 Pro to precisely locate other U1‑equipped Apple devices.
Sep. 11, 2019
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max India Pricing is Here
Yesterday, Applelaunched the brand new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max at an event held in the company’s Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino, California, and we now have the India pricing for these iPhones. The new iPhones come with some major improvements over last year’s iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. For starters, the iPhone 11, which is the upgrade to the iPhone XR now comes with a dual camera — a 12MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide lens — on the back, which also means that the iPhone 11 can finally take portrait shots of objects and pets, and not just people.
Sep. 11, 2019
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Launched; Prices Start at $699
iPhone 11 Specs and Features The iPhone 11 is the successor to last year’s iPhone XR, and it comes with the same 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display. In terms of specs that Apple has announced, the iPhone 11 comes with the brand new A13 Bionic chipset. The iPhone 11 also comes with a dual camera set-up this time around placed inside that wildly unpopular square camera module. There’s a 12MP + 12MP ultra-wide camera set up on the back, along with the flash here.
Sep. 11, 2019
iPhone XR, XS and XS Max Get Official Price Cut in India
With the launch of the much-anticipatediPhone 11 lineupat the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California last night, we expected Apple to announce price cuts for its older-generation iPhones. That is exactly what has happened as Apple has officially revealed price cuts for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS and XS Max in India. iPhone XR was launched in India at Rs. 74,900 back in October last year. But, due to the lukewarm response that Apple’s affordable iPhone received in the country, the company decided it was best to slash its retail price to make it a more lucrative deal for users.
Sep. 11, 2019
Native Dark Mode Finally Starts Rolling Out For Gmail on Android
After years of ignoring ardent requests from users to roll out a ‘dark mode’ in some of its most popular software (including Android itself), Google is suddenly embracing its inner darkness in all its glory. After incorporating theDark Mode in Android 10, the company is now rolling out the much-requested feature in a number of its apps, includingGoogle Photos,Google Maps,Google Fit,Google Chrome,Android Autoand more. After teasing the impending rollout of a native dark mode in the Gmail app for Android last week on the official Android 10 site, Google has now started officially rolling out the new feature to users worldwide.
Sep. 11, 2019
Oppo A9 2020, A5 2020 with Quad-Cameras Launched in India
In the camera department, Oppo has also given into the quad-camera hype and offers the users a48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor (with EIS support). An 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP macro lens with 4 cm focal length accompanies the main sensor. This is a quad-camera module similar to what we have seen on the Realme 5 already. There’s also a16MP(f/2.0) selfie sensorfitted into the waterdrop notch on the front.
Sep. 11, 2019
Razer Made Gaming Cases for the iPhone 11
Razer has announced a range of gaming-oriented protective cases for a number of recent iPhones, including thenewly-launchediPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. According to the company, the cases feature a brand-new thermal cooling technology called ‘Arctech’ that uses ‘Thermaphene’, a proprietary, custom-designed heat-dissipating layer that Razer claims will significantly reduce operating temperatures in smartphones. According to an official press release from the company, the Razer Arctech cases feature a combination of thermally-conductive layers to effectively dissipate heat, allowing for better phone performance and improved battery life.
Sep. 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A30s With Triple Cameras Launched in India
With the expanded presence of Chinese phone makers in India, Samsung realized that it was time to revamp its budget and mid-range strategy to court buyers. And well, Galaxy A50 was one of the most likeable offerings that were born out of this decision. I mean, I quite liked the design and performance, which you can read all about inour review. What we are here to talk about is its successor, the Galaxy A50s, which not only carries forward the legacy of this mid-ranger, but also brings along Samsung’s legacy of poorly naming scheme.
Sep. 11, 2019
Samsung’s European Sales Benefitted the Most by Huawei’s Trade Ban
Huawei has beengoing through a hard timeever since it was added on the entity list by the US Department of Commerce. There was a time when most US tech giant halted all business with the Chinese giant. The condition still hasn’t changed greatly but Samsung seems to have benefitted the most because of the trade ban. Richardson further adds thatGalaxy A50was Samsung’s most successful model in the European countries, making it possible for the company to steal market share from its Chinese rivals.
Sep. 11, 2019
Windows 10 Latest Patch Fixes High CPU Usage in Cortana
Last month, Microsoft rolled out the KB4512941 update for Windows 10 PCs as an optional upgrade that fixed a bunch of issues. However, after installing that update, a number of Windows 10 users started reporting that their Cortana searches were coming up blank, and Cortana’s CPU usage kept spiking. Well, now Microsoft has issued a new patch as part of the Patch Tuesday rollout which fixes this issue. According to Microsoft, the CPU spiking issue was being encountered by users who had disabled web search from Windows Search.
Sep. 11, 2019
Xiaomi Remains India’s No 1 Smart TV Brand for 5 Successive Quarters
Xiaomi is not only thenumber 1 smartphone brandin India over the past eight quarters, the company’s Mi TV line has also reportedly been doing pretty well in the home entertainment sector. In a tweet on Wednesday, the company’s head of India operations, Manu Kumar Jain, cited an IDC report to claim that the company has now retained its crown as thenumber 1 smart TV brand in the countryfor 5 quarters in a row.
Sep. 11, 2019
Huami Amazfit GTR Smartwatch Launched in India for Rs 10,999
Xiaomi’s wearables partner, Huami, on Thursday launched the Amazfit GTR smartwatch in India. The device was originallyunveiled in China back in Juneand wasexpected to launch in Indiasooner rather than later. It is offered in 42mm and 47mm dial options in China, but only the latter has been launched in India. It comes in Stainless Steel and Aluminium casing with brown leather strap, but it’s not immediately clear if there will be more customization options going forward.
Sep. 10, 2019
10 Best eBay Alternatives for Selling Products
For over two and a half decades, eBay (established in 1995) has been a go-to platform for sellers (and buyers alike). And why not, very few online marketplaces offer the huge customer base and reach to sellers as eBay. Couple that with the low listing and fairly affordable commission fees and you have got a lucrative e-Commerce platform that ticks off most boxes. But then again, the e-Commerce site is not without any cons.
Sep. 10, 2019
Apple Arcade Goes Live on 19th September; Starts at $4.99/ Month
Apple Arcade willoffer users a one-month free trialto promote the service, which is just awesome for those looking to check out the game collection. The Cupertino giant is giving users access to over 100 game titles across 150+ countries across the globe. You can play games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Apple has partnered with big-time game developers, like Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Konami, LEGO, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games, and a number of other game studios.
Sep. 10, 2019
Apple Launches a New 10.2-inch iPad, Starts at $329
At its event in Cupertino today, Apple has upgraded the 6th-gen iPad with a bunch of upgrades to what Apple says is its most popular iPad, with it being the first iPad for over 60% iPad users. The new, 7th-gen iPad improves upon the 9.7-inch 6th-gen iPad with a bigger 10.2-inch Retina display. It comes with the Apple A10 Fusion chipset which means it should be considerably more powerful than its predecessor.
Sep. 10, 2019
Apple TV+ Subscription Launches on November 1 for $4.99 Per Month
Also, if you take a look at Apple TV+ against its competitors, it’s priced quite reasonably and affectively for Apple fanboys. When the streaming service launches later next month, you willget access to several exclusive showssuch as The Morning Show (hosted by Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell) and a new Jason Momoa-led sci-fi series titled See. The company plans to add new exclusive every month going forward, so stay tuned.
Sep. 10, 2019
Apple Watch Series 5 Launched with Always on Display; Starting at $399
At its September event today, Apple has launched the new Apple Watch Series 5. The Series 5 brings a bunch of improvements over the Apple Watch Series 4 from last year. One of the biggest changes in the Series 5 is the addition of a new Always on Display which isfinallynow available on the Apple Watch. For this, the company is using a new low power display driver, a new ambient light sensor, and what the company claims is the only LTPO display out there in a watch which can set dynamic refresh rates for the display from up to 60Hz all the way down to 1Hz, for extra battery saving.
Sep. 10, 2019
Galaxy Fold to Support Hundreds of Optimized Apps Out-of-the-Box, Says Samsung
Samsung’s first-ever foldable phone, Galaxy Fold may haveencountereda minor hiccup prior to its original launch – which we are well aware of. But, the design flaws have now beenfixed, with upgraded durability. Galaxy Fold is now ready for relaunch towards the end of September and well, Samsung touts that the foldable will ship with support for a myriad of optimized apps. If you didn’t already know, the Korean giant hasworked closely with Google on the software experiencefor Galaxy Fold.
Sep. 10, 2019
Google Facing Antitrust Investigation by 50 US States and Territories
After beingfined around $9 billionby the European Commissionand Rs. 136 crore(around $20 million) by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over the past few years for monopolistic trade practices and privacy breaches, Google is now facing even bigger problems at home. The company is now faced with a joint antitrust investigation by 50 US states and territories, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The only two states not involved in the investigation are California and Alabama.
Sep. 10, 2019
Google ‘Play Pass’ Subscription Service to Launch Soon
As can be seen from the embedded tweet, there’s no official info from Google at this point in time apart from the fact that it is‘coming soon’. However, earlier leaks suggested that the curated catalog includes‘hundreds of premium apps’including games and fitness trackers. Subscribers will get a dedicated‘Play Pass’section within their Play Store app, while listings that are part of the service will feature a purple banner underneath the buy button.
Sep. 10, 2019
iPhone 11 Won’t Have Reverse Wireless Charging, Apple Pencil Support: Kuo
The much-anticipated iPhone event is mere hours away and well, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published some last-minute expectations. The iPhone 11 lineup, as per Kuo, will debut without Apple Pencil and reverse wireless charging support. This could be disappointing for many as these could have been standout features, apart from the new cameras and processor. Rumors for the iPhone 11 lineup (I will refer to it as iPhone 11 for the lack of a better or official name) have been widespread.
Sep. 10, 2019
iPhone 11’s ‘Rose/R1’ Co-processor to Offer Enhanced Location Tracking: Report
Latest rumors regarding Apple’supcoming iPhonessuggest that the A13 chips said to power the devices will be aided by an additional co-processor, code-named‘Rose/R1’. Believed to have been firstreported by MacRumors, mentions of the new chip were said to have been found within the code of an internal build of iOS 13, which is expected to power the upcoming iPhone lineup. According to the report, the Rose co-processor – R1 (t2006) – will use data from the phone’s sensors to ascertain not only the device’s physical location, but also its positioning.
Sep. 10, 2019
Karnataka Man Allegedly Kills Father Following Argument Over PUBG
In a shocking incident on Monday, a 21-year-old man in Belagavi, Karnataka, was arrested after allegedly killing and dismembering his father for refusing money to recharge his mobile phone to play the wildly popular multiplayer game, PUBG Mobile. The incident reportedly happened early Monday morning after the 62-year-old Shekarappa Revappa Kumbar chided his son, Raghuveer, for his addiction to the popular battle royale game. According to local police, Shekarappa on Sunday asked Raghuveer to go to sleep after finding him engrossed in the game at midnight.
Sep. 10, 2019
‘Joker’ Malware Found on 24 Popular Android Apps on Google Play
The malware is said to be found in at least 24 Android apps with more than 472,000 installs on Google Play and, is said to have affected users in at least 37 countries, including India, the UK and the US. Thankfully, though, Google has already been removing these apps even before being notified by CSIS. Android is no stranger to malicious apps, with reports of widespread malware a dime-a-dozen. The company last July removed a bunch of malicious apps from the Play Store to contain thenasty ‘Agent Smith’ malware, which is said to have affected 25 million devices, largely in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Sep. 10, 2019
MIUI 11 Mistakenly Rolled out to Many Devices; New Features Detailed
With Xiaomi testing a new iteration of its custom Android skin, i.e. MIUI 11 in China, we expected them to share news about new features over the coming weeks. We thought aformal announcementhappens September 24, alongwith the reveal of the official rollout schedule. However, the company mistakenly rolled out the closed beta update to Redmi K20 Pro, Mi Mix 2S, and Mi 6 users in China. Yes, this means some Xiaomi users are now running Android 10-based MIUI 11.
Sep. 10, 2019
Oppo Reno Ace with 90Hz Display, SuperVOOC Charging Launches next Month
Oppo today held an event to launch the Oppo Reno 2 series in China. Yes, the same one which wasdebuted in Indiajust recently with Snapdragon 730G and 20x zoom capability. Well, towards the end of the event, Oppo VP Brian Shen revealed that the company willlaunch a new Reno smartphone in Octoberand it will be called Oppo Reno Ace. Oppo Reno Ace will be the Chinese giant’s latest flagship, which will most likely succeedOppo Reno 10x Zoomthat was launched earlier this year.
Sep. 10, 2019
Pixel 4 XL Live Images in Black and White Colors Leaked Online
I know, you are eagerly waiting for theiPhone 11 launchevent tonight, but let’s take a quick look at some real-life images of the Google Pixel 4 XL in the meantime. Yes, more live images for Google’s upcoming flagship have made their way online. This time we’re taking a peek at both the black and white variants side-by-side, not a dual-tone panda variant like the Pixel 2. As you can see in the image above, the black variant has a glossy finish (as also seen in previous leaks) whereas the white variant touts a matte-like finish (which I would much rather prefer) on the rear.
Sep. 10, 2019
Vivo V17 Pro with Dual Pop-up Selfie Camera Launches Sept 20 in India
Vivo established itself as a prominent smartphone player in India, thanks to its immense focus on the selfie camera. The company recently started tackling the mid-range market with the debut of theVivo Z1 Proand Z1x, but it’s now looking to offer a redefined selfie experience to the users. This is where the Vivo V17 Pro, a successor to the Vivo V15 Pro, enters the picture with a dual pop-up selfie camera in tow.
Sep. 10, 2019
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ (2019) Multiplayer Beta Hits PS4 on September 12
Publisher Activision and developer Infinity Ward on Monday announced plans to roll out the multiplayer beta for the upcoming reboot of the cult classic,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The beta will launch first on PS4 before being made available to other platforms later this month. The company also released a gameplay trailer of the multiplayer beta, and it looks like it should push all the right buttons for traditional CoD aficionados.
Sep. 10, 2019
Microsoft ‘To Do’ App Gets New Features Ahead of Expected Wunderlist Shutdown
The update brings a fresh new design to the app, as well as enhanced integration with Microsoft apps and services. According to aMicrosoft blog post, the app now offers more options to customize, starting with a wide range of backgrounds, including the beloved Berlin TV tower that was a feature in Wunderlist. In addition, users will now also be able to choose a different background for every list, said the company.
Sep. 9, 2019
Apple iPhone Event 2019: What to Expect?
Hardware Look, the September event is primarily the hardware event for Apple, so of course there’s going to be a lot of that. Most importantly, the company will launch its brand new iPhones at the event. We’re expecting to see three new iPhones this year (same as last year, and the year before that), and if the rumours around their names are to be believed, the Cupertino giant will call them the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Sep. 9, 2019
EMUI 10 Update Rollout Schedule; over 30 Phones Will Get the Update
Though Huawei is facing a tough time due to sour trade relations with the U.S, that’s not stopping the Chinese giant from pushing forward. Huaweiannounced EMUI 10with a myriad of new features including a native dark mode, new animations, and more. There are some UI changes in this Android 10 backed update, whose update schedule has found its way online today. Huawei opened up beta testing for theAndroid 10-based EMUI 10 update on the P30 series, including the P30 and P30 Pro, earlier last week.
Sep. 9, 2019
Honor Vera30 5G Confirmed to Ship With Kirin 990 SoC
While the Mate 30 will be the second Mate-series phone with 5G connectivityafter the Mate 20 X 5G, the Honor Vera30 will be the first Honor-branded smartphone with the new technology. Honor President, George Zhao, had earlier revealed that the V30 will be the brand’s first smartphone with 5G support, although, we don’t know a whole lot more about the device at this point in time. In case you don’t know it already, Huawei last Friday unveiled its latest flagship mobile processor, the HiSilicon Kirin 990, with an embedded 5G modem.
Sep. 9, 2019
Honor Vision TV Global Launch on September 19, Confirms Huawei
After unveiling itsall-new Honor Vision TVs– otherwise known as ‘Smart Screens’ – in China last month, Huawei is all set to launch the devices globally next week. According to an official communique from the company, the global launch of the so-called Smart Screen devices is scheduled for September 19 at the same event in Germany where the company is expected to unveilthe Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro. Huawei last month launched itsHonor VisionandHonor Vision ProTVs in China after manyleaks and teasersover the preceding weeks.
Sep. 9, 2019
Huawei FreeBuds 3 Earbuds With Active Noise Cancellation Unveiled at IFA 2019
The earbuds also come with a high-sensitivity 14mm dynamic driver, and have a 190ms latency. According to Huawei, the FreeBuds also come with enhanced bass that’s‘louder, stronger, tighter and punchier’, which feels like listening to music in a studio. They also offer dual-mode Bluetooth 5.1 and BLE 5.1 connectivity, thanks to its HiSilicon’s Kirin A1 Bluetooth chip. It can be charged either through the included USB-C cable, or wirelessly, though any compatible wireless charger.
Sep. 9, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Confirmed to Ship Without Google Apps and Services
While the phone has been confirmed to run Android 10 instead of the company’sall-new Harmony OS, it will come with third-party apps and services instead of popular Google software, such as Gmail, Drive, Google Maps, Google Assistant and of course, the Play Store. While Android devices in China routinely ship without Google apps, it will be interesting to see how this development will affect the sales of the Mate 30 globally, where Android devices without Google services are almost unheard of.
Sep. 9, 2019
Huawei Mate X Foldable Expected to Go on Sale Starting next Month
I bet a lot of you must already be aware of the Falcon Wing foldable design and major specifications of the Huawei Mate X, but here’s a quick recap as things some specs do appear to have changed. The foldable is nowrumored to launchin two configurations. Huawei’s original Kirin 980 chipset variant and a newer Kirin 990 5G variant, with the updated quad-camera setup borrowed from P30 Pro. And sadly, no Google apps.
Sep. 9, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2 Set to Launch on September 19
Alongside the launch of its next flagship smartphone –Mate 30 Pro, the Chinese giant has today revealed that it will also unveil the Huawei Watch GT 2 in Munich on September 19. This will be a successor to the original Watch GT, which debuted beside the previous Mate flagship back in October last year. Huawei confirmed the launch of the Watch GT 2 via anofficial Weibo post, which you can find attached below.
Sep. 9, 2019
People Are Holding on to Their Smartphones Longer than Ever Before: Survey
The pace of hardware-based innovations in smartphones is on a decline this year, which has directly reflected in the purchase decisions of people. With brands like Apple providing software updates for an extensive period of time, people are not finding good reasons to consider upgrading their smartphones, confirms a survey conducted by Strategy Analytics. The duration is even longer withbaby boomers(55-64 years old) as they tend to hold on to their smartphones for up to39.
Sep. 9, 2019
Pixel 4 May Ship With Live HDR, Better Wide-angle Selfies, Audio Zoom and More
A teardown of the latest version of the Google Camera APK has seemingly revealed that the upcoming Pixel smartphones are likely to pack a number of interesting new camera features.According to XDA, Google Camera v6.3 comes with code that suggests the Pixel 4 will have atelephoto camera– which is something that hasalready been rumored earlier. The APK deep dive by XDA Senior Member,cstark27, also seemingly revealed that another upcoming feature isAudio Zoomthat will use the phone’s microphones to adjust the audio focus when zooming in or out.
Sep. 9, 2019
Realme Confirms 5G Phone with Snapdragon 7-Series SoC Coming Soon
“By adopting the Snapdragon 7 Series [chsipet] that is one of the first mobile platforms with integrated 5G, Realme clearly demonstrates its Dare-to-Leap capabilities,”says the Chinese giant in an official statement. Thanks to this chipset, the company further adds that its 5G phone will feature Qualcomm’s next-gen AI engine and Elite Gaming features. The company’s 5G plans have been in the news for quite some time. Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth recently stated that he’s planning to bring a future-proof 5G phone to the country as early as this year.
Sep. 9, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50s Expected to Launch in India on September 11
Samsung has officially announced plans to launch a new Galaxy A-series smartphone in India on Wednesday, September 11. In a tweet earlier today, the company said that it will launch a new Galaxy A-series handset in the country later this week, but did not identify the device itself. However, most observers are expecting the company to launch theGalaxy A50s, given that the company has been promoting the device on its India Twitter handle over the past few days.
Sep. 9, 2019
Spotify Adds Seekable Progress Bar to Android 10 Notifications
Android 10 is officially here and one of thelesser-known featuresthat debuted with this new iteration of Android is theability to seek media from the notificationitself. Google’s own streaming apps, Play Music and YouTube Music, may have brought support for this feature with the final stable release but Spotify has today gained this feature as well. When Android 10 betas were released over the past few months, Spotify had added the progress bar to its notification but it wasn’t seekable.
Sep. 9, 2019
Vivaldi Browser Now Available on Android
Vivaldi, one of the more popular among power users, and created by a team of former Opera developers has today made its debut on Android as a beta. Vivaldi is a browser aimed at providing a high level of customisation into the hands of its users, along with stronger privacy and security than what you’ll get with something like Chrome. In the Android version of the browser, the developers have ported quite a lot of the desktop browser’s features.
Sep. 9, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 Official Video Shows Off Waterfall Display, Triple Rear Cameras and More
Weeks ofleaks, rumors and official teasershave revealed quite a lot about the upcoming Vivo NEX 3, but the company has now released a 30-second promo video for the device, showing it off in all its glory. One of the things that immediately catches your attention is the so-called waterfall display that comes with curved sides not unlike the ‘Edge’ screens in some of Samsung Galaxy S-series flagships. The video further shows off the ultra-thin bezels on both the top and the bottom, which, the company claims, gives the device an astonishing screen-to-body ratio of 99.
Sep. 9, 2019
Wunderlist Founder Offers to Buy Back App from Microsoft
Christian Reber, the founder of popular to-do list app Wunderlist, has offered to buy the app back from Microsoft. Reber made the announcement on Twitter, saying that he’d be more than okay to let Microsoft keep the Wunderlist team to work on its own Microsoft To-do app, and just sell the app back to Reber, in an attempt to prevent the app from being shut down. As of this writing, Wunderlist is still available for users, but Microsoft has said that it plans on shutting the app down once all its features have been ported over to its own To-do app.
Sep. 9, 2019
Xiaomi will Release the Mi Band 4 in India on September 17
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Band 4 in China back in June, and it comes with some major improvements over the Mi Band 3, including a color AMOLED display this time around. Well, if you’ve been waiting for the company to launch its brand new fitness band in India, there’s good news for you; Xiaomi will be launching the Mi Band 4 in India on September 17. Mi Band 4 Specs and Features
Sep. 9, 2019
Xiaomi’s 30W Mi Charge Turbo Wireless Charging Tech Unveiled
Xiaomiteased last weekthat it will announce Mi Charge Turbo, its next-gen fast-charging technology on September 9. Well, the Chinese giant held an event in China today and it’s been uncovered that Mi Charge Turbo is Xiaomi’s super-fast wireless charging technology that can fully charge your phone in just 69 minutes. In line with the rumors,Mi Charge Turbo supports wireless charging speeds up to 30W. This is quicker than the company’s20W wireless fast-charging solution, which we have already seen on the Mi Mix 3.
Sep. 9, 2019
You May Soon be Able to Make Phone Calls From Your Windows PC
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature that will enable users to make phone calls right from their Windows computers. Screenshots posted on Twitter by one Ajith(@4j17h)seem to suggest that the feature is already live in v1.19082.1006.0 of Microsoft’s Your Phone Android app, although, it’s still in the testing phase and is only available to select users. According to the app’s listing page on the Play Store, the client-side software has to be installed on both a smartphone and a Windows PC for the feature to work as advertised.
Sep. 8, 2019
You Will Be Able to Control Media Playback from Other Tabs in Your Chrome Browser Soon
Google, as you might be aware, maintains four channels of its popular Chrome browser namely Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary, based on their stability and features offered. The software giant has been testing media controls as a Chrome flag since a few months in Canary builds. Now, the feature is stable enough that it is enabled by default in Dev and Canary builds ofGoogle Chrome. In case you’re wondering, Chrome media controls is a useful feature that will let you control media playback of any open tab right from your current tab.
Sep. 8, 2019
Adidas Headphones Launched, Starts at $149
It looks like every other lifestyle brand wants to enter the electronic gadget business. Last month, we sawPlayboy unveil a pair of headphonesfor $149, and now Adidas has entered the wireless audio segment by launching wireless in-ear and on-ear headphones in partnership with Zound Industries. Since this is coming from a brand with expertise in lifestyle and fitness related products, it comes withIPX4 certificationto withstand all your sweaty workout sessions. Plus, there’s aUSB-C portfor charging which will be convenient for a lot of people since the world is moving towards USB-C ports these days.
Sep. 8, 2019
Amazon Wants to Scan Your Hands for Making Payments at Whole Foods
It appears like Amazon is putting in some serious efforts to avoid the use of any sorts of physical cards or NFC-based smartphone payments at its offline stores. According to areportfrom The New York Post, the e-commerce giant is internally testing a payment system code-named “Orville”, that will allow people to perform payments just by using their hands, without physical touch, of-course. You must be wondering how this would work behind the scenes.
Sep. 8, 2019
Colorful Icons Are Coming to Windows 10 as Part of Microsoft Fluent Design
As an attempt to embrace the Fluent Design System, Microsoft is testing new colorful icons for its system apps, according to a leaked insider build. The redesigned icons were spotted first by people at Aggiornamenti Lumia, an Italian tech blog. According to them, these new icons were leaked “by mistake” from Microsoft servers in Insider build 18947. The apps getting redesigned icons include the Camera app, Calendar, Microsoft Solitaire, Weather, Groove Music, Movies & TV, Microsoft Forms, and the beloved File Explorer, all of which are designed in Fluent Design standards and constraints.
Sep. 8, 2019
Disney will Take Steps to Prevent Sharing of Disney+ Passwords
You must be wondering what a cable company probably has to do with how people use streaming services. Well, Charter has signed a deal with Disney, the company which is in the final round of preparations for releasing itsDisney+ streaming servicelater this year, under which US consumers will be able to buy Disney services such as Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ (when it launches) through Carter, and both the brands will work together to ensure people don’t share passwords.
Sep. 8, 2019
Fraudsters Used AI to Replicate CEO’s Voice for Transferring $243,000 Funds
AI is getting more and more advanced these days and is gradually starting to get out of control. According to a recentreportfrom the Wall Street Journal, fraudsters faked the voice of a company’s CEO that cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. The report states that the criminals allegedly got some help from a “commercially available voice-generating AI software” to fool the CEO of a UK-based energy firm. The UK-based CEO thought he was talking to his boss of the parent company which resides in Germany.
Sep. 8, 2019
5 Cool New Arcade Games for Android You Will Enjoy Playing
Mobile gaming has been growing rapidly over the past few years, thanks to advancements in mobile game development engines and toolkits. While there are a lot of action-packed games like PUBG Mobile and Modern Combat on the Android platform, there are times when all you need is a simple arcade game that will relax and refresh your mind. We have picked five new arcade games that will help you take a break from your busy life schedule.
Sep. 8, 2019
Google Search Now Shows Personalized Movie Recommendations in Mobile
With streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video, we have a plethora of movies and TV shows to binge watch at our leisure. However, having access to a wide range of movies and TV shows also raises a dilemma to choose the one worth your time. Google is aware of this situation and wants to help you pick movies and TV shows that you would love watching. The software giant has started rolling out the movie recommendations feature in the US earlier this week.
Sep. 8, 2019
Honor PocketVision App for Visually Challenged Users Launched at IFA 2019
“Harnessing the power of the HONOR 20 PRO’s next-generation AI capabilities and pro-grade camera technology, PocketVision aims to level the playing field for the visually impaired, giving this community a portable, affordable solution to other reading aids on the market.”, said George Zhao, President of Honor at the event. The app is developed in partnership withEyecoming, a Chinese company providing solutions for visually impaired people. Coming to the features offered, there are three modes in the app –Negative ImageMode,Text-to-SpeechMode, andZoom-inMode.
Sep. 8, 2019
How Google Has Simplified Work Profiles with Android 10
Android 10 has brought in a lot ofnew featuresandimprovementsto Android. While most of the features are focused on casual users, Google didn’t miss out on improving the experience of business users and enterprises. First of all, there is a newprivacy section in the Settings appof the phone that allows you to view and control all your activities including web & app activity, ads personalisation controls, and location data. When you tap on any of the controls, you can control and tweak the settings based on the profile (Personal or Work).
Sep. 8, 2019
How to Easily Find the Size of Files in iPhone and iPad
iPhones never had a straightforward interface to check the file size of pictures on your device. Users have had to use third party gallery apps, or upload their images to Google Photos or something similar to be able to check the file size. However, there’s actually a much easier way to check file sizes of photos, and you won’t even have to leave the Photos app to use it. We’ll accomplish this using Shortcuts, so follow along as we build the Siri Shortcut for this purpose.
Sep. 8, 2019
How to Send Any Link from Chrome to Your Android Phone
At times when you surf the web, you come across interesting articles or links that you would love to share with your friends and family. To do this, you can go as primitive as mailing yourself the link or open the web version of an instant messaging app likeWhatsAppor Telegram and paste the link there. However, both of these methods often turn out to be inconvenient and boring. Well, you can achieve the same end results by enabling a Chrome flag that makes it super easy to send links to any of the devices connected and synced with your Google account.
Sep. 8, 2019
Instagram Might Be Losing Popularity Because of Hiding Likes: Study
A couple of months back, popular social media platform Instagram started testing a feature that wouldhide the number of likesusers get on their posts. The feature is being tested in Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, but according to a new study, Instagram usage is now reportedly on a decline in these regions. As you can see in the image above, Instagram’s position has been fluctuating in Canada, Australia, and Brazil, three countries where the like-hiding feature is live right now.
Sep. 8, 2019
People Are Willing to Give Away Packaging Boxes for Smaller Incentives: Survey
With the mainstream adoption of online shopping across India, there has been a noticeable amount of waste produced by all those layers of tapes, plastic bags, bubble wraps, and cartons to ensure the product does not get damaged during transit. While some people tend to reuse all those plastic bags and boxes for some other purposes like gardening, for instance, arecent surveyreveals that a vast majority of people are willing to get rid of all boxes and bags.
Sep. 8, 2019
Spotify Will Bring Back Its Android Widget in a Future Update
After getting criticized by Spotify users across the globe for getting rid of the dedicated Spotify Android widget last month, Spotify has decided to bring back the same in a future update. “We value your input and ideas, and wanted to let you know that we have made some improvements to the performance and visuals of the Android Widget. We will be reinstating it in an upcoming release on Android.”,wrote the Spotify team in a communitypost.
Sep. 8, 2019
These True Wireless Earbuds Double-up as a Neckband if You Run out of Battery
The world is going wireless and so should you. But, one of the major issues with wireless audio gadgets is that they do not last long and are not as reliable as wired audio products when you’re about to start a binge-watch session of your favourite TV show. To eliminate this charging issue, a team of people worked together to develop a pair of true wireless earbuds named MIVO Earbuds that can also be used as a neckband.
Sep. 8, 2019
Top 5 Apple Music Features Coming Soon to Android
Popular music streaming serviceApple Music, which has over 60 million monthly users worldwide is finally focusing on improving the Android version of its app. To be honest, the app has been choppy and unstable on Android requiring force stops ever so frequently. But, since the last few betas, the app has been performing really well and has added a handful of useful features to improve your listening experience. So, let’s take a look at the features that will be arriving soon to the stable version of Apple Music and are being tested right now in the beta version of the app.
Sep. 8, 2019
Volkswagen Will Supply Parts for Converting Vintage Beetles and Buses into EVs
Volkswagen has partnered with an EV conversion company named eClassics to help Volkswagen Beetle owners convert their cars to run on electric power. Essential parts like battery and powertrain will be supplied by Volkswagen itself borrowed from the automaker’s ownE-up!which makes this an attractive and trustworthy upgrade. The conversion process will be carried out by eClassics using the parts supplied by Volkswagen. The company showed-off a near-production version of this e-Beetle at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany.
Sep. 8, 2019
Get Pixel’s Night Sight Feature on iPhone with NeuralCam
Google took a huge leap ahead and crushed all its competitors when it launched the ambitiousNight Sightfeature last year along with thePixel 3. Night Sight feature is one of those rare features iOS users envy about Android and I don’t blame them. It is actually good when it comes to taking some neat shots in the dark. While Apple doesn’t have any low-light or night mode baked into its iOS camera app, a third-party developer has come up with an app named NeuralCam that almost bridges the gap.
Sep. 7, 2019
14 Best Hootsuite Alternatives You Can Try
Hootsuite is a popular platform for managingsocial media channels like Facebookand Instagram. It has become an indispensabletool for digital marketers. However, many companies, small to medium, find the service pretty expensive given its standard team plan starts at $129/month. Besides the pricing, some also find Hootsuite’s user interface outdated with endless features cramped on the main dashboard. So, if you are looking for a service like Hootsuite which is either cheaper or offers a modern UI, we have you covered.
Sep. 7, 2019
After Oppo, Realme To Soon Debut Smartphone With 90Hz Display
With shortened launch cycles, we’re now seeing phone makers adopt new innovation at a much swifter pace. The screens on our smartphone are now taller, almost bezel-less, and free on any intrusions. So, what’s next? Well, if we were to take a look at the market, the phone makers are now prepping to offer users a smoother, snappier experience via higher refresh rate displays. Earlier this week, Oppoconfirmedthat apremium variant of the Reno 2 with a 90Hz displayis in the works and should arrive soon.
Sep. 7, 2019
Apple Music on the Web Lacks Features; But Works Perfectly Fine for a Beta
Apple has slowly been spelling the end of iTunes over the years, thanks to the widespread success of its music streaming service. Apple Music has grown to become a preference for users and Cupertino has given it a much needed push with the release of a dedicated Music app onmacOS Catalina. Well, Apple Music has now got another nudge and this could help the streaming service give Spotify a run for its money.
Sep. 7, 2019
Apple’s iPhone Event on September 10 to be Live-streamed on YouTube
For the first time in history, Apple will live-stream its iPhone launch event on YouTube. The company confirmed as much on Friday by using what seems to be a placeholder video uploaded to Google’s video-streaming site. While Apple does live-stream its keynote events every year, it has thus far steered clear of the Google-owned platform, which is why the latest development has come as a bit of a surprise for most.
Sep. 7, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 Mission Believed to Have Ended in Failure As Lunar Lander Vikram Goes Missing
India’sattempt to land on the moonseems to have ended in abject failure after moon lander‘Vikram’lost touch with mission control before touchdown. ISRO Chairman, K. Sivan, has confirmed the unfortunate development, saying that the the incident happened early Saturday as it was descending towards the moon. The link was lost as the lander was at an altitude of 2.1 km over the moon’s South Pole, he said. Vikram, named after the father of India’s space program, Vikram Sarabhai, was expected to land on the so-called‘dark side of the moon’as part of a mission to gather more information about the lunar South Pole that has remained largely unexplored thus far.
Sep. 7, 2019
How to Download a Single Song in Spotify on iPhone and iPad
Spotify is probably themost feature-rich music appin a seemingly crowded market. But there is one little feature that its iOS app still lacks and it’s the inability to download a specific song. There is no point in downloading an entire album or playlist when only a few selected songs appeal to your music taste, is it? Until the music-streaming app comes with a better solution to address this frustrating snag, I have discovered a relatively easy workaround to download a single song in Spotify on iPhone or iPad.
Sep. 7, 2019
Xiaomi ‘Mi Charge Turbo’ Fast Charging Tech to be Announced September 9
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will announce its next-gen fast-charging technology on Monday, September 9. CalledMi Charge Turbo, it is expected to be an improvement over the company’s 27W fast-charging tech that was debuted on the Mi 9 earlier this year. In a teaserposted on Weibothis week, the company claimed that the technology is meant for the 5G era, but didn’t reveal a whole lot more about it. Even though details are scare at this point in time, online chatter seems to suggest that it might offer up to 30W wireless charging speeds, which would make it the fastest commercially available wireless charging technology in the world.
Sep. 7, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView Gets a Super Low Score From DXOMark
TheNokia 9 PureView was launchedas far back as February this year, but took its own sweet time to show up on DXOMark. And now that it has, it isn’t pretty. The site has just publishedits review of the PureView camera, and as can be seen in the screenshot below, the device gets a lowly score of 85 overall, with 88 for photography and just 80 for videos. In comparison, the best camera-phones in the market, the Huawei P30 Pro, the Galaxy Note 10+, the Pixel 3 and the iPhone XS Max, all score significantly above 100, with theGalaxy Note 10+ currently on topwith 113 points, having just dislodged the P30 Pro, which held the pole position for months with 112 points overall.
Sep. 7, 2019
OnePlus 7T Will Launch ‘Very Soon’ With 90Hz Display, Confirms CEO Pete Lau
The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are expected to be launched September 26th in India, and anew report by CNetnow seems to have confirmedone of the long-standing rumorsabout the phones. According to the blog, OnePlus founder and CEO, Pete Lau, has confirmed that theOnePlus 7T will ship with a 90Hz display, saying that he expects the feature to become standard on all flagship smartphones going forward. According to him,“OnePlus was the first in the industry to use a QHD Plus 90Hz AMOLED screen with the ultra-premium OnePlus 7 Pro.
Sep. 7, 2019
Qualcomm Will Launch 5G-Capable Snapdragon 600 and 700-Series Chipsets in 2020
Qualcomm has been leading the charge on the 5G front with its flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset, with the Snapdragon X50 modem in tow. But these smartphones are priced quite exorbitantly (Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5Gstarts at $1300) and well, the chipmaker now wants topush 5G to more affordable budget/ mid-range phonesfrom the likes of Redmi, Realme, Nokia, and others. Qualcomm further adds that itsupcoming 5G-compatible chipsets are designed to support all key regions and frequency bandsincluding“mmWave and sub-6 GHz spectrum, TDD and FDD modes, 5G multi-SIM, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, and Standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) network architectures.
Sep. 7, 2019
Realme OS Internal Build for Realme 3 Pro Leaked Online
Realme is launching new phones back-to-back, flooding the market with new offerings while users arestill debatingwhether to get theirpreviously launcheddevice or not. A major point of discussion is also the software experience onboard — Oppo’s ColorOS 6 custom Android skin that’s not loved by many. ColorOS 6 and the backlash surrounding it is the reason Realme launched the“Mystery Project X”to recruit beta testers for the much-rumored Realme OS. Well, there haven’t been any updates of what’s cooking, but to our surprise, an internal Project X build has now leaked online.
Sep. 7, 2019
Upgraded SuperVOOC Will Charge a 4,000mAh Battery in Minutes, Says Oppo VP
Oppo vice-president, Shen Yiren, is believed to have confirmed that a new,‘upgraded’version of the company’s SuperVooc fast charging technology will be unveiled later this year. In a Weibo post this week, he claimed that the new tech will be able to fully juice-up a 4,000mAh battery in a matter of minutes. He also revealed that the new tech will be incorporated in a new Oppo smartphone by the end of this year.
Sep. 7, 2019
Leaked Google Pixel 4 Photos Show off Entire Design, 8x Zoom Feature
Google itself revealed the Pixel 4’s design in anofficial leak, sort of, earlier this year. The company has evenshown offwhat its flagship will look like on the front, flush with many new sensors for hands-free use via gestures. Well, the interest in Google’s flagship series that will launch in October has since waned, with a few leaks here and there. Now, real-life hands-on photos of the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have started appearing online.
Sep. 7, 2019
Wikipedia Back Online Following Massive DDoS Attack
Parts of Wikipedia went offline in several parts of the world, including large parts of the US and Europe, after reportedly facing a‘massive and very broad’Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on Friday. The development first came to light after users from Germany and other countries in the region started posting on social media about their inability to connect to the site. The news was soon confirmed by the official Wikimedia Twitter account.
Sep. 6, 2019
Vivo Z1x with Snapdragon 712 SoC, 48MP Triple Camera Launched in India
With the launch of the Vivo Z1 Pro earlier this year, the company has revamped its strategy to take on the assault of Redmi and Realme smartphones in the budget market. Now, the Chinese giant is taking another step to counter these brands with the launch of its new Vivo Z1x mid-range smartphone in India today. It’s a rebranded Vivo Z5 that launched in China earlier this year, with a powerful chipset, 48MP camera, and a lot more.
Sep. 6, 2019
Google Assistant Can Now Make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls
The Mountain View giant, Google, has today announced that the Google Assistant is now even more tightly integrated with WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in the world. Users will now be able to make voice calls and video calls through WhatsApp by just asking the Assistant to do it. You can say something like “Hey Google, WhatsApp video John” to make a WhatsApp video call. This is a great addition, because so far, the Google Assistant defaulted to using Duo for video calls, and the Phone app for voice calls on Android devices.
Sep. 6, 2019
Google Pixel 4 90Hz Display Seemingly Confirmed Through AOSP Code
Apart from that, the code-base is also said to be littered with references to 90Hz displays, including many such mentions in SurfaceFlinger, a system service‘responsible for compositing app and system surfaces into a single buffer for the display controller’. Google is also believed to be planning to include the refresh rate overlay as a Developer Option in Android 10. The code also apparently revealed that the Pixel 4 will be able to detect when a video is playing so as to automatically adjust the refresh rate.
Sep. 6, 2019
How to Get Dark Mode on WhatsApp Desktop (Windows and Mac)
While WhatsApp boasts a range of cool features, it’s lagging behind many other messaging apps including its sibling “Facebook Messenger” when it comes to the implementation of dark mode. As someone who prefers to use WhatsApp Desktop especially while working on a computer, I’m eagerly awaiting the arrival of anative dark modein the popular messaging app. In the meantime, I have found a super handy theme that gets the job done pretty well.
Sep. 6, 2019
Huawei Kirin 990 SoC with Built-in 5G Modem Unveiled at IFA 2019
As for its tech specs, it comes with an octa-core CPU with four powerful Cortex-A76 cores and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores. While two of the A76 cores are clocked at 2.86GHz, the other two have clock speeds of up to 2.36Ghz. The A55 cores, meanwhile, are clocked at up to 1.95GHz. The chipset also comes with a 16-core Mali G76 GPU for gaming and other graphics processing needs. The Kirin 990 also comes with a dedicated quad-core NPU (neural processing unit) that will be used for voice and face recognition tasks.
Sep. 6, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro ‘Mystic Blue’, ‘Misty Lavender’ Color Options Unveiled at IFA 2019
As one would expect, the changes are largely restricted to the new paint job, while the internal hardware stays unchanged. However, the new P30 Pro variants will ship with EMUI 10, based on Android 10, something that’s yet to roll out to the existing models of the device at large. However, Huawei has already confirmed that EMUI 10 will be rolled out to the P30 Pro from September 8, so current owners don’t really have much to complain about.
Sep. 6, 2019
Lenovo Launches Four New Yoga Laptops at IFA 2019
Lenovo Yoga C940 The Yoga C940 is a 14-inch convertible laptop that comes with a stylus that can be garaged in the chassis of the laptop — this is also how the stylus charges, which is pretty cool. The laptop has an all-metal design, and comes with an exclusive Q-control mode that puts the laptop into Intelligent Cooling Mode that optimises the battery life and auto-adjusts the performance based on the tasks being performed on the laptop.
Sep. 6, 2019
Motorola One Zoom, Moto E6 Plus Launched at IFA 2019
Motorola One Zoom Features and Specifications The Motorola One Zoom features a 19:9 6.4-inch full-HD+ (2340×1080) OLED Max Vision display protected by 2.5D Panada King glass, and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC. It also comes with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage, expandable by a microSD card. The One Zoom is built out of 6000-series aluminum and has glass back protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Sep. 6, 2019
Netflix Adds ‘Latest’ Section to Let You Explore New and Upcoming Shows
If Netflix is your poison and you want to stay up-to-date with all the new shows launching on the platform, a new feature announced by the company on Thursday might be just what you’re looking for. In anofficial press release, Netflix said that it has added a new ‘Latest’ tab on the left side navigation bar to inform customers about all its new and upcoming shows. According to the company, the shows will be divided into three new categories:‘New This Week’,‘Coming This Week’and‘Coming Next Week’.
Sep. 6, 2019
Nokia 110 (2019), 800 Tough, 2720 Flip Feature Phones Launched at IFA 2019
Nokia 2720 Flip Features, Price and Availability The Nokia 2720 Flip has a clamshell design with a secondary screen on the outside to check notifications, caller ID and more. It also has an SOS button to send notifications to contacts in case of an emergency. The phone features a 2.8-inch QVGA primary display and a 1.3-inch (240×240) secondary display. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Sep. 6, 2019
Nokia 7.2, Nokia 6.2 Launched with Snapdragon 660 and Circular Cameras
Specs and Features Both the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 carry the same design language and similar features, except for minor differences here and there. HMD Global instead of glass has utilized a high-tech polymer composite on the rear, which has been polished to provide a glossy mirror finish and an aluminum chassis for added durability. These smartphonessport a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD displaywith HDR10 support, which has been made possible because of the PureDisplay technology onboard.
Sep. 6, 2019
OnePlus TV Remote Revealed by CEO Pete Lau
The OnePlus TV is on its way, with the myriad ofteasersthat OnePlus has been sharing on social media, along with theleaks, and confirmations aboutsoftware updates, amongother features, the OnePlus TV is generating quite the hype. Now, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has taken to Twitter to reveal what the OnePlus TV’s remote will look like, and it looks like… the Apple TV remote? Anyway, obvious design inspirations aside, the OnePlus TV remote in the image shows off a USB-C port (which was pretty much expected anyway), the typical Android navigation buttons, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and a OnePlus button.
Sep. 6, 2019
Robert Downey Jr.’s Instagram Hacked
Celebrity hacks are increasing by the day, even as companies try to implement more security measures. After Twitter CEOJack Dorsey’s account got hackeda few days back, it looks like Robert Downey Jr’s Instagram has now been hacked. While we’re not aware as to who hacked the famous actor’s Instagram account, the hackers made a post on his feed about a giveaway, which is most likely fake. Moreover, the hackers also posted a number of giveaways on Robert Downey Jr’s Instagram Stories, in an attempt to make it look like the actor was giving away iPhones, MacBooks, and even Tesla Model X cars, among other things.
Sep. 6, 2019
TCL Plex with Snapdragon 675 SoC, Triple Cameras Launched at IFA 2019
TCL Plex: Specs and Features The smartphone packs a6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD displaypowered by NXTVISION visual enhancement technology that boosts color and dynamic range of the display. The screen is manufactured by the brand itself, thanks to TCL’s expertise in manufacturing TV displays. There is a hole-punch cut-out in the top-left of the screen for housing the front camera. Under the hood, the device will be powered by a mid-rangeSnapdragon 675 chipset.
Sep. 6, 2019
Facebook Dating Launches in the US; Now in 20 Countries Globally
Facebook on Thursday launched its Dating service in the US after making it available to 19 other markets over the past year. Available only to users aged 18 and above, the feature will help build“meaningful relationships through things you have in common, like interests, events and groups”, said the Product Manager of Facebook Dating, Nathan Sharp. In anofficial bog post, the social media giant said Facebook Dating helps users explore potential romantic relationships within their own extended circle of friends.
Sep. 6, 2019
Xiaomi has Sold 100 Million Smartphones in India in 5 Years
Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, on Friday announced that it has shipped over 10 crore smartphones in India since entering the country five years ago, becoming the fastest brand to reach the milestone in the country. According to Xiaomi India managing director, Manu Kumar Jain,“It’s a testament to the love we have received from millions of Mi Fans since our inception. There have been brands who entered the market before us, yet are nowhere close to the astounding feat we have achieved”.
Sep. 6, 2019
You Can Now Pay via UPI for Apps and Games on Google Play Store
Google on Thursday officially announced the addition of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as a new payment option on the Google Play Store for its users in India. It will soon be available on the Play Store in India for purchasing apps, games and in-app content using any of the accredited UPI apps, including BHIM, Google Pay, Paytm and PhonePe. Users will simply need to link their UPI ID (VPA) in Google Play Store Billing and use their bank account to make their transactions.
Sep. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Expected to Launch Mi Band 4, New Mi TVs in India on September 17
Xiaomi has scheduled a press event on September 17 in Bengaluru to launch a whole host of IoT products and smart home devices, but there’s no word yet on what those might be. Online speculations suggest that one of the devices very likely to come to India is the 70-inch Mi TV that the company already sells in China. Some of the other devices that have proved to be fairly popular in China and might make their way to India might include the Mi Vacuum cleaner, Mi door bell, Mi Band 4 and more.
Sep. 5, 2019
Android 10 Adds Warnings For USB Port Contamination, Overheating
Released this weekfor all eight of Google’s Pixel smartphones,Android 10comes with a number ofnew features and functionalities, many of which have already been discussed, debated and dissected in public. However, while digging through AOSP source code, XDA stumbled onto a couple of quaint new safety features that add warnings for contaminated and overheated USB ports. The first feature is‘USB port contamination’, which will disable the USB port on phones if it detects liquid or debris.
Sep. 5, 2019
Asus Vivobook 14 X403 Review: Insane Battery Life, Impressive Performance
Before we jump in to the review, here’s a specsheet for the laptop that Asus sent over to us: Design and Build It’s not the sturdiest of laptops I’ve seen and used, but then again, at this price point, it’s one of the sturdiest ones I’ve experienced. Thankfully, I didn’t drop it, so I’m not sure how that would’ve gone (and I hope you don’t have to find out for yourself either), but Asus claims that the laptop comes withmilitary grade durability and reliability standards(MIL-STD 810G) and can, Asus claims, handle drops from as high up as 10cm with ease.
Sep. 5, 2019
Asus will Release a Gaming Laptop with a 300Hz Display in October
In the context of improvements that a 300Hz display will bring for gamers, Asus says“Raising the refresh rate to 300Hz represents a 25% increase over the current standard for high-level esports tournaments. At that speed, the screen can draw 5X more frames than the 60Hz panels found on conventional laptops. Paired with a GPU that produces enough frames per second to keep up, the faster display makes gameplay silkier than ever before.
Sep. 5, 2019
Electric Car Charging Ports are Now Mandatory in Every New Home in England
When it comes to vehicles, more and more countries are trying to increase the adoption of electric cars by consumers. This includes offering tax benefits, subsidies, and more. Now, England is making it mandatory by law, for every newly built house in the country to have an electric car charging port installed. The country has been trying to get more people into electric vehicles, and has reportedly subsidised the installation of over 100,000 home electric car chargers, or wall boxes as they are reportedly called in the UK.
Sep. 5, 2019
Facebook Rolls out Facial Recognition to All; Will Be Opt-in Feature
Facebook’sprivacy scandalsare well-known to all of us. The social media giant has been less-than-forthcoming in its practices, but an FTC inquiry into Facebook is now leading to much more transparency and feature improvements. The latest is theexpansion of facial recognitionto all of its users, killing the previously well-known tag suggestions setting. Facebook isn’t putting an end to the tag suggestions feature instead, the setting for this feature (which also uses facial recognition) that’s available to everyone is being merged into a single ‘Face Recognition’ setting.
Sep. 5, 2019
Galaxy Fold Launching September 6 in South Korea, Confirms Samsung
Confirmingrecent rumors, Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Fold will be officially available in Korea on September 6, followed by France, Germany, Singapore, the UK, the US and a few more regions in the coming days. In an officialpress releaseon Thursday, the company said that the device will be launched in Cosmos Black and Space Silver color variants, with 5G models available in select countries. In aseparate blog post, Samsung USA said that the device will be available in the country‘in the coming weeks’, though there’s no specific ETA for that just yet.
Sep. 5, 2019
Google Maps Testing Your Chosen Assistant Voice While Navigating
When it comes to the voice your Google Assistant talks to you in, Google has offered abunch of choicesfor quite some time now, including one which was recorded by John Legend. However, even though a lot of Google’s apps respect the voice you choose on your phone, some apps, like Google Maps don’t. All that may be changing soon, as areportfrom 9to5Google is stating that Google Maps is testing using user-chosen Assistant voices while navigating.
Sep. 5, 2019
Google, YouTube to Pay $170 Million for Violating Children’s Privacy Laws
Google has agreed to pay a record $170 million to settle allegations by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York Attorney General that YouTube illegally collected personal information from children without their parents’ consent.The settlementrequires the tech giant to pay $136 million to the FTC and $34 million to New York for allegedly violating the country’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The judgement was passed by a narrow 3-2 vote by the FTC commissioners, with the dissenting members alleging that the ruling did not go far enough to hold the company responsible for its actions.
Sep. 5, 2019
How to Fix High CPU Usage After Windows 10 KB4512941 Update
As it’s always the case, with a new Windows update come new bugs. Just recently, Microsoft released a cumulative update on August 30 named KB4512941 which has started causing major CPU spikes with abnormally high usage. Many Windows users are facing this issue particularly after installing the KB4512941 update. So, if you are one of those affected users and looking for a solution, you have come to the right place. Here, we have provided two simple ways to fix the high CPU usage that is occurring after the Windows 10 KB4512941 update.
Sep. 5, 2019
Jio Fiber Launching Today: Everything You Need to Know
After taking the telecom industry by storm, Reliance Jio has set its sights at the Fiber to the Home industry in India, and after a long time previewing the service in select locations across the country, Jio is finally launching the Jio Fiber internet service in earnest today. So here’s everything you need to know about Jio Fiber, it’s plans and pricing, the speeds you can get, and everything in between.
Sep. 5, 2019
Amazon Fire TV Cube, ‘Fire TV Edition’ Soundbar, TVs Launched at IFA 2019
Fire TV Cube First up is the 2nd-gen Fire TV Cube that comes with a hexa-core processor and offers 4K Ultra HD content at up to 60 fps. What’s more, it also comes with Alexa support to play, pause and browse content with voice commands. It is priced at $119.99 (around Rs. 8,500) and is available for pre -order in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. Image Courtesy: Amazon
Sep. 5, 2019
MIUI 11 Will Let Users Disable Native System Ads With a Toggle
Often lambasted for anoverabundance of ads in its native system apps, Xiaomi’s proprietary Android skin, MIUI, is apparently getting an option to turn off the annoying‘feature’in its upcoming release. The much-welcome change was confirmed this week by Xiaomi’s Product Director and MIUI Experience Head on Weibo. According to him, MIUI 11 will have a toggle switch that would allow users to disable all system tool ads. It is currently under development and is expected to be a part of the next major version of the software.
Sep. 5, 2019
Realme XT With 64MP Quad-Camera To Launch in India on September 13
Both Redmi and Realme are racing to offer 64MP cameras to their customers. Redmi Note 8 Prorecently launchedin China with a 64MP quad-camera module, just a day after Realme decided to take the wraps off its own 64MP quad-camera-laden Realme XT. Well, Realme XT will be the first 64MP camera phone to launch in India on September 13. Well, I know you are excited to get your hands on the first quad-camera device when it officially lands in India.
Sep. 5, 2019
Redmi 8A Will Have a 5,000mAh Battery with 18W Fast Charging, Confirms Xiaomi
Expected to be Xiaomi’s next entry-level smartphone, the Redmi 8A will come with some very attractive features, including a massive 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. This was revealed Wednesday by Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, who also officially confirmed some of the other key tech specs of the upcoming device. In a Weibo post on Wednesday, Weibing revealed that the company is looking to launch a new phone with a 720p screen, a fingerprint scanner, a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage.
Sep. 5, 2019
ROG Phone II “Ultimate Edition” with 1TB UFS 3.0 Storage Announced at IFA 2019
What’s the point of a gaming phone if you can’t install literally every game you might ever want to play on it, while also being able to record all your gameplay and keep it on your phone so you can show it off to your friends, edit it and put it up on YouTube? That’s at least what Asus is going for here it seems. The company has launched an Ultimate Edition of its gaming phone — the ROG Phone II.
Sep. 5, 2019
Sony Reduces PlayStation 4 India Price to Rs 29,990 Ahead of Holiday Season
Ahead of therumored PS5 launchnext year, Sony has reportedly reduced the price of its 1TB PlayStation 4 in India. Believed to have been first reported byThe Mako Reactor, the news has since beenconfirmed by Sony to NDTV. The reduction is said to be on account of a recent GST rate cut on consumer electronics, which is being passed on to the consumers by Sony. The new pricing for the Mega Pack is almost 11 percent lower than the PS4’s earlier MRP of Rs.
Sep. 5, 2019
Sony Xperia 5 Goes Official As Xperia 1’s Compact Sibling
Xperia 5: Specs and Features TheSony Xperia 5sports a 6.1-inch OLED panel, with the taller 21:9 CinemaWide aspect ratioand Full-HD+ (1080×2560) resolution – as opposed to the 4K panel on the Xperia 1. The company thinks this is the best aspect ratio for content consumption and offers HDR 10 support onboard as well. You’d have certainly spotted the top and bottom bezels by now, so no fully bezel-less screen in tow here.
Sep. 5, 2019
Twitter Disables Tweet-via-SMS After CEO Jack Dorsey Got Hacked
Less than a week after Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s account on the micro-blogging platform washacked by a notorious hacking groupcalled‘Chuckle Squad’, the company announced that it has temporarily turned off the tweet-via-SMS functionality that is believed to have been exploited by the miscreants to send a series of disturbing tweets from Dorsey’s account last Friday. In a message on Wednesday, the company said that the step is necessary to ensure that telecom service providers address the vulnerabilities at their end to prevent the steady stream of hacks faced by celebrities and public personalities in the US over the past few weeks.
Sep. 5, 2019
USB4 Vs USB 3: What’s the Difference?
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has just spilled more beans about the latest iteration ofUSB named USB4(no space between USB and 4), which was announced in March this year. From what it looks like, the next version of the ubiquitous connector has a lot to offer both in terms of speed and efficiency. The significant improvements over the USB 3 spell great news for creative professionals and everyday users alike. Wondering what are the major differences between USB4 and USB 3 (or 3.
Sep. 5, 2019
When Is My Phone Getting the Android 10 Update?
Android 10, which is theofficial namefor Android Q, is now live and has started rolling out to Google’s own smartphones. Yes, there’s no dessert name going forward, but you’re free to call itAndroid 10 Queen Cake. This major update brings anumber of new featuresin tow, giving your device a revamp with a new dark mode and better privacy features. The Android 10 update isalready rolling outto all the Pixel devices, including the original Pixel/ Pixel XL, Pixel 2/ Pixel 2 XL, Pixel 3/ Pixel 3 XL, and even the more affordable Pixel 3a/ Pixel 3a XL.
Sep. 5, 2019
Lenovo Launches Flagship Z6 Pro, K10 Note and A6 Note in India
At the start of August, Lenovo’s CEO Yang Yuanqing at a roundtable conferenceassertedthat India is an important market for the company. He vowed that the company will soon bounce back and reclaim its past glory in India in the next couple of years. And well, just within a month, Lenovo has stepped foot back into India’s smartphone market with three new offerings. It’s after a surprisingly long time that Lenovo is launching new smartphones in India and well, it plans to go all out right off the bat.
Sep. 4, 2019
[Update: Beta Update, Not Stable] Xiaomi Rolls Out Android 10 for the Redmi K20 Pro on Day 1 in India, China
[Update] The Android 10 update is in Beta, and is not a stable release for the Redmi K20 Pro. Original content follows Xiaomi has often been accused of being indifferent with its update schedule, but the company on Tuesday surprised one and all by rolling out the stable Android 10 update for its Redmi K20 Pro on the same day thatGoogle released the softwarefor its Pixel devices. Do note thataccording to XDA, the update is only being rolled out in the company’s two largest markets – China and India – with no word on when it might be rolled out globally.
Sep. 4, 2019
Android 10 Will Let You Access Your Cards and Passes from Power Menu
Software giant Google has begun rolling out the latest version of Android,Android 10fromyesterday. While there are a lot of new features introduced with Android 10,the official landing pageof Android mentioned a usability enhancement feature that it callsQuick Wallet Access. We did look for the feature in our Google Pixel 3 XL running Android 10 and found that the feature is not present by default in the operating system. However, as noted by the folks at9to5Google, we were able to access the feature by entering a couple of ADB commands.
Sep. 4, 2019
Essential Phone Gets Stable Android 10 Update Alongside Pixel Devices
True to form, Andy Rubin’s Essential Products has yet again released the latest version of Android to its sole smartphone, the PH-1, on the very first day of its release. The company had done that last year with Android 9 Pie, and now it is rolling out Android 10 to the device on the same day thatGoogle started rolling it outto all three generations of its Pixel smartphones. Unlike last year, though, this time around the Essential PH-1 is not the only one to be getting a taste of Android 10 on Day-1.
Sep. 4, 2019
Galaxy Fold up for VIP Pre-Order in Korea; Expect Relaunch on Sept 27
The shortcomings with Galaxy Fold have been fixed. Samsung has already confirmed that its first foldable smartphone is ready for launch, but we are still waiting on an official date with bated breath. Well, it looks like Samsung isready to relaunch the Galaxy Foldat last with thenew design changesthat make this foldable a lot more durable. The VIP customers will be able to pick out a color combination of their choice.
Sep. 4, 2019
Geekbench 5 Released With Vulkan Graphics Support, New Compute Workloads
Primate Labs has released Geekbench 5 – the latest major update to the popular cross-platform benchmarking software. In anofficial blog post, the company claimed that the latest version comes with more accurate measurement metrics than ever before. Geekbench 5 is already available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux, and Android. You can download it for Windows/Mac/Linux from theofficial Geekbench website, for iOSfrom the App Store, and for Android from thePlay Store.
Sep. 4, 2019
Google Releases the First Android 10 Generic System Images
Google on Tuesday released thefirst stable builds of Android 10for all its Pixel smartphones, but alongside all that, the companyalso releasedthe Generic System Images (GSIs) of the software for ARM64 and x86 platforms. Support for GSI was first added on Pixel Phones with Android Q Beta 4, and it’s heartening to see that it’s available with the stable version right from Day-1. In case you didn’t know it already, GSIs are meant to help app developers perform application validation without having to install every single experimental version of Android on their devices permanently.
Sep. 4, 2019
Hong Kong Protestors Using Mesh App ‘Bridgefy’ to Evade Chinese Censorship
With the Chinese government using all its might to quell the ongoing rebellion in Hong Kong, the dissidents are reportedly using innovative new technologies to communicate with one another and organize their protests. To get around the crushing internet censorship imposed by Beijing, the protesters have stared using a peer-to-peer mesh broadcasting network that doesn’t use the internet. That’saccording to Forbes, which says that the pro-democracy protesters are using a new mobile messaging app that uses Bluetooth instead of the internet to send and receive messages.
Sep. 4, 2019
How to Access Android 10’s Easter Egg Puzzle
Google has startedrolling out Android 10to Pixel devices anda few other brandsstarting yesterday and as always, it comes with a cool new easter egg that is quite different from what we have been getting in the previous versions of Android. In case you’re out of the loop, Google has been sneaking in cool easter eggs inside the phone’s settings ever since the introduction of Android Gingerbread. Over the years, the software giant has improved the easter eggs to make its surprise discovery worth it and that is one of the reasons why people are interested to check out new easter eggs that come with every version of Android.
Sep. 4, 2019
How to Enable Dark Mode in Google Photos Right Now
Google Photos is packing in a lot ofAI-based featuresthese days, making it a compelling choice for a lot of people, including me, to use it as the default Gallery app for viewing photos and videos. However, the retina-blinding white mode has always been a huge turn-off for using the app in the dark and as a person who prefers dark mode almost everywhere possible, I genuinely found it difficult to tolerate the white mode.
Sep. 4, 2019
How to Install Android 10 on Pixel Phones
After treating us to amyriad of beta builds, Android 10 is beingofficially rolled outfor Pixel phones as well as some phones from OEMs partners like Redmi K20,Essential PH1, and more. Even the OnePlus 7/ 7 Pro has received an Android 10 build in beta on Day 1, which is just awesome. Android 10 brings along many cool features like the dark mode, fullscreen gestures, better location and privacy controls, smart replies, and more.
Sep. 4, 2019
Xiaomi Sets Sight on Double Sales Figures with 70-Inch Redmi TV
Alongside the Redmi Note 8 Pro in China last week, Redmi also introduced its much-anticipated70-inch Redmi TVat a pretty affordable price of 3,799 yuan (roughly Rs. 38,000). We were aware that Redmi was going to unveil a massive 4K smart TV, but no one expected that jaw-dropping price tag. Well, Xiaomi’s budget-focused sub-brand seems to be confident in its endeavors and has now expressed that itstrives to double the existing salesin the domestic 70-inch TV market.
Sep. 4, 2019
How to Use the New Focus Mode in Android 10
Google has startedrolling out Android 10 to Pixelphones, andsome other phones, albeit asbeta in some cases, and among the new things found in this iteration of Android is a cool improvement to Digital Wellbeing. Google has introduced a new “Focus Mode” with Android 10 which lets users choose apps that are distracting and take control over their smartphone usage in a more effective manner. Focus Mode temporarily disables the apps you specify so you can get things done when you’re in a hurry or when you’d like to concentrate at work without getting distracted by never-ending notifications.
Sep. 4, 2019
Razer ‘Blade Stealth’ with 10th-Gen Intel Core Processors to Launch at IFA 2019
All the new models feature 13.3-inch displays with either FHD (1920×1080) or UHD (3840×2160) resolutions, but the one in the top-end model will also be a touchscreen unit. Connectivity options in all the three new models will include Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 2x USB-C ports and 2x USB-A ports. Other I/O options will include a 720p webcam with IR for Windows Hello, TRRS connector for audio, four speakers with Dolby Atmos and a microphone port.
Sep. 4, 2019
Reliance Jio Launches ‘JioGate’ App for Apartment Complex Security Management
Expanding its ever-increasing array of apps and services, Reliance Jio has now launched a new app called ‘JioGate’ (Android,iOS) for apartment complex security management. According to its listing page on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the new app will be the“most convenient solution to manage entry and exit of your visitors, daily staff, deliveries, cabs and more”. Aspointed out by NDTV Gadgets, the new app is part of Reliance Jio’s efforts to get into the apartment security space that is currently dominated by established players, such as MyGate, Apartment Adda and SmartGuard.
Sep. 4, 2019
USB4 is Now Official With Faster Speeds and Backward Compatibility
First announced back in March earlier this year, USB4 (previously stylized as USB 4) has today gone official and comes as a major update to the USB 3.2 standard. The new USB4 architecture is based on the Thunderbolt protocol that Intel contributed to USB Promoter Group. Technical specifications of the USB4 architecture were announced today, revealing that it offers faster data transfer speeds and enhanced compatibility. It’s essentially Thunderbolt 3, which was Intel’s standard and has already appeared on many devices to date, but it’s now carrying a new moniker and is available for all device makers to adopt and use.
Sep. 4, 2019
Samsung’s First 5G-Integrated Chipset, Exynos 980, Goes Official
Samsung Exynos 980 is the name of the first chipset from the company that does not require the 5G modem to be added alongside the processor. Instead, the core and 5G modem are integrated into one chip on the Exynos 980 – meaning it will take up lesser space within phones as compared to 5G-supported Snapdragon 855 or Exynos chipsets. The Exynos 980 mobile processor is constructed using an 8nm FiNFET process (same as Exynos 9820 inside the Galaxy S10 lineup) and features a total of eight CPU cores.
Sep. 4, 2019
Swiggy Launches Instant Pickup and Drop Service ‘Swiggy Go’
Food delivery platform, Swiggy, on Wednesday launched an instant pickup and drop service in Bangalore. CalledSwiggy Go, the service can be used to pick up and drop off laundry, get forgotten keys, send lunch boxes from home to office or even deliver documents or parcels to clients. Similar to Swiggy Stores, which promises to deliver household items like groceries, flowers and medicines within an hour, Swiggy Go will also be part of the main app, said the company.
Sep. 4, 2019
How to Set Timers on Websites in Android 10
Android 10 comes with abunch of new featuresin Digital Wellbeing to let you take control of your smartphone usage on a daily basis. Until now, we could set app timers for specific apps, but with Android 10 Google is bringing a new feature calledsite timersthat changes how you use websites in Chrome. As you might have guessed from the name of the feature, site timers allow you to define time limits for the websites you visit using the Chrome browser.
Sep. 4, 2019
Samsung Working on a Clamshell Smartphone With Folding Screen: Report
Quoting unnamed sources, the report says that the device will have a clamshell form-factor like features phones from the last decade, but with a 6.7-inch folding display when opened fully. It’s not immediately clear as to whether it will be marketed as the Galaxy Fold 2, but the report claims that it will be thinner and more affordable than the first-gen Galaxy Fold, which was originally priced at $1,980 in the US before itslaunch was postponedfollowing questions about its reliability.
Sep. 3, 2019
MIUI 11 Rumored to be Launching on September 24; Mi MIX 4 Also Expected
Noted tipster,@Xiaomishka, has claimed that Xiaomi will launch the MI MIX 4 on September 24. Inan articleposted on their official blog, they also said that the company will launch MIUI 11 and unveil the new Mi 9S 5G smartphone on the same day. While@Xiaomishkaclaims that they got the info from their contacts in China, Xiaomi itself is yet to confirm anything officially. As for MIUI 11, the report reiterates that it will be based on Android 10 (formerly Android Q) and, according toan earlier tweetfrom the tipster, will be rolled out to a number of devices, including the Mi 9, Mi 9 Explorer Edition, Mi 9 SE, Mi MIX 3, Redmi K20, K20 Pro and more.
Sep. 3, 2019
[Update: More Details]OnePlus TV Listed on Amazon India; Revealing Key Features
[Update at Sept 4, 3:00PM] OnePlus continues to reveal more details for its upcoming OnePlus TV. The latest tidbit from the Chinese company is that it has created a custom image processor called the“Gamma Color Magic processor”for its smart TVs. CEO Pete Lau’s tweet (attached below) says that it will enable them to provide the best-in-class image quality with the widest color gamut using this processor. Original content follows OnePlus TV is scheduled to launch later in September, possibly alongwith the OnePlus 7T lineup with the new square camera bump.
Sep. 3, 2019
Airtel Unveils ‘Xstream’ STB, Smart Stick Ahead of Jio GigaFiber Launch
Ahead of the commercial launch of Jio Fibre on Thursday, Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch ofAirtel Xstreamwhich will offer Live TV, video, music, news, and sports across an OTT smart stick, Internet-enabled set top box and hand-held devices. The Sunil Mittal company launched a set top box (STB) along with this service which has an in-built Chromecast and is being seen as a direct competitor to Reliance Jio’s hybrid set top box which is expected to offer over the counter (OTT) content like Netflix, Hotstar and more along with Internet services.
Sep. 3, 2019
Android 10 is Finally Here; Rolling Out to Pixel Phones Right Now
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest in the world of Android, you would know that Android Q has officially been namedAndroid 10. Yeah, no more dessert names starting with this release, which was accompanied by an Android rebrand to include our favorite robot into the logo itself. Well, ever since that day rumors of Android 10arriving on 3rd Septemberhad been making rounds of the Internet and they were true.
Sep. 3, 2019
Android 10 Rollout Virtually Confirmed For All Pixel Phones From Today
Google may start rolling outAndroid 10starting Tuesday, September 3. The info comes from a couple of Canadian telecom companies, Rogers and Telus, both of whom had seemingly listed September 3 as the date that the latest version of Android will officially start rolling out to all three generation of Pixel smartphones. However, the listings have since been removed, although, not before9to5Googlecould grab a couple of screenshots.Screenshots Courtesy: 9to5Google As can be seen from the screenshots above, while Telus still referred toAndroid 10 by its old name– Android Q – Rogers inexplicably used‘Q OS’to denote the latest version of Android.
Sep. 3, 2019
Deepfake App Zao Goes Viral, Faces Privacy Backlash
In the tweet attached below, you can see that Twitter user Allan Xia has replaced popular Hollywood actor and Academy Award winner Leonardo Dicaprio’s face in some of his most popular movies with his own. This is one of the best examples of what the app is capable of, giving users a chance to be part of well-known movies and TV shows. The videos you see here were generated in a flash, under 8 seconds, using a single selfie, which is crazy.
Sep. 3, 2019
Four Xiaomi Phones with Samsung’s 108MP Sensor Said to Be in the Works
Alongside theannouncementof its 64MP camera module, Xiaomi also teased that it has been working with Samsung on a new smartphone with a 108MP primary sensor. Yes, it may seem like a gimmick, but Samsung recently revealed details for its108MP ISOCELL Bright HMXsensor. And now, Xiaomi is rumored to be working on four smartphones that may house this sensor. Xiaomi recently updated its native Gallery app in MIUI to add support for 108MP photos.
Sep. 3, 2019
Galaxy A90 5G is the First Samsung Mid-Ranger to Support ‘DeX’ Desktop Environment
The Galaxy A90 comes with a number of features hitherto reserved for Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lineups,including 5G connectivity. Sure, it comes with top-of-the-line specs, including the Snapdragon 855 SoC, but as it turns out, premium hardware is not the only thing that Samsung is incorporating in the device to make it more lucrative for buyers. According to SamMobile, the phone also comes with support for Samsung’s DeX docking station that allows users to extend the phone’s functionality by connecting a keyboard, mouse and monitor to create a full desktop experience.
Sep. 3, 2019
Galaxy A90 5G With Snapdragon 855, 4,500mAh Battery Launched in South Korea
Samsung has just announced the launch of its first 5G smartphone outside its flagship Galaxy S-series and Galaxy Note lineups. Called theGalaxy A90 5G, the device comes with high-end specs, but is expected to be priced relatively more affordably than the 5G variants of the company’s flagship phones. While it is already available for purchase in South Korea, there’s no word on when it might be launched globally. Galaxy A90 5G Features and Specifications
Sep. 3, 2019
Galaxy M30s India Launch Confirmed on September 18
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M30s is now confirmed to be launching in India on September 18. The confirmation comes from an Amazon landing page for the device that specifies that the device is launching on 18th September. The Amazon page for the device mentions that the device will come with a whopping 6,000 mAh battery (even though earlyGalaxy M30s leakssuggested the same 5,000 mAh battery as the Galaxy M30), which definitely sounds like more than enough juice to keep it going through the day.
Sep. 3, 2019
Honor Vision TVs May be Launched Globally at IFA 2019
As can be seen from the screenshot below, the devices have been listed asHuawei/Honor Smart Screenon the Bluetooth SIG website, and carry model numbers: HEGE, OSCA-550, OSCA-550A, OSCA-550X and OSCA-550AX. While they all runEMUI HomeVision 9.0.0.13, it is as yet unclear whether it’s based on Android or the company’s proprietary HarmonyOS, which is what powers the Chinese variants. Huawei last month launched itsHonor VisionandHonor Vision ProTVs in China after manyleaks and teasersover the preceding weeks.
Sep. 3, 2019
iOS 13 Code Hints Apple Could Already Be Testing AR Glasses
Apple is known to be developing its own AR glasses for many years now. That’s why we were surprised to hear that the company has canceled its AR Glasses project, but a new piece of evidence has now popped up and given us hope once again. An internal iOS 13 build suggests that Apple hasn’t given up on its AR project just yet. It includes a new “STARTester” app instead, which can work in 2 modes – worn and held, as per the internal documentation.
Sep. 3, 2019
12 Best Rabbit Alternatives You Can Use
Rabbit was a popular platform which allowed users to stream, interact, and watch content with friends and family in real-time. It was truly a dream of co-watching coming true. However, due to lack of funding, Rabbit ceased operations and now its million-plus users are out on a limb. Further, Rabbit sold all its assets to Kast, a rival streaming service. While Kast has promised that it’s going to bring all the Rabbit features on its platform, it’s taking a painfully long time.
Sep. 3, 2019
OnePlus Makes Standalone Zen Mode App Available on Play Store
One of the many useful features that debuted with OxygenOS 9.5 on the OnePlus 7 lineup was calledZen Mode. It locked you out of your own device for 20 minutes, giving you the break you need from staring at a screen and focusing on things around you. All the non-essential functions become inaccessible, leaving solely the camera and calling features available for use. Youcannot simply turn off Zen Modeand the 20-minute timer will have to run its course to unlock all features once again.
Sep. 3, 2019
Possible ‘Realme XT Pro’ Leaks With Snapdragon 730G SoC, 64MP Camera
With the Realme XT allset to be unveiled on September 20th, new leaks have seemingly revealed some unexpected new info about the upcoming launch. As it turns out, the company might be prepping to launch a second quad-cam smartphone alongside the Realme XT this month. According to the leaked info, the unidentified device will be marketed as theRealme XT Pro, which is something we’re reading about for the first time.
Sep. 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S11 May Offer up to 1TB of Internal Storage
Areport by SamMobilesuggests that next-year’sGalaxy S11 might be offered with up to 1TB of internal storage. According to the blog, the device is expected to come in four storage variants, starting at 128 GB for the base model and going all the way up to 1TB for the top-end variant. The report goes on to state that the SM-G981 will be available with 128GB and 512GB of internal storage, while the SM-G986 will be offered in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB options.
Sep. 3, 2019
Upcoming Firefox Update will Reduce Power Consumption by Upto 3 Times on macOS
Two years ago, Mozilla launched Firefox Quantum, a web browser that the company claimed was centred around performance, low resource usage, and faster page loading times. While the browser was generally loved by users, MacBook users did observe that the browser was hogging way too much battery on the operating system — something that’s quite a big issue, especially for mobile users who depend on their laptop’s battery to last as long as possible.
Sep. 3, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 Launch Confirmed for September 16
Vivoconfirmed earlier last weekthat its next NEX smartphone, the Vivo NEX 3, officially launches sometime in September. We had been waiting on a launch date and well, Vivo today revealed that the NEX 3 is coming on September 16. Vivo took its Weibo channel today to share the official invite, which says that the event would be held at the NEX Space in China. It also teases an almost bezel-less fullscreen experience, with the tagline “Unbounded Future” in the poster you see attached below.
Sep. 2, 2019
Youtube is Testing Video Queues for Its Desktop Website
YouTube is finally adding one of the most necessary features to its platform, video queues. Video queues are essential for any video streaming platform and I was genuinely surprised when I first found out such a basic feature was missing from YouTube. Well, the streaming giant has been silently working on it and has started testing the feature. You don’t need any special insider access to try out the feature. Enabling the feature is quite simple.
Sep. 2, 2019
Alto’s Odyssey, Other Indie Games will Soon be Available on the Epic Games Store
Other games coming to the store include Ooblets, a harvesting game; No Straight Roads, an action-game inspired from rock music; Manifold Garden, a first-person puzzle game; Airborne Kingdom, a game about city management and exploration; Wattam, a game where you befriend other inhabitants; Superliminal, a puzzle game which you play based on your perspective; and Eternal Cylinder, an open-world survival adventure game. A few games in the list – Ooblets, Wattam, Airborne Kingdom, and Manifold Garden were announced earlier for Steam.
Sep. 2, 2019
Buddhist Monks Go Viral After Winning E-Sports Tournament in Thailand
Talking to the media following the unexpected turn of events, Kokkiad Chaisamchareonlap, the academic coordinator cum head monk of the school, said that none was expecting them to actually go on an win the tournament.“The novices wanted to try entering the competition, so we gave them that opportunity. However, we didn’t expect them to actually win”, he said. The students are said to study only around 20-hours a week, with the rest of the time spent on traditional curriculum as part of their training to become Buddhist monks.
Sep. 2, 2019
Chrome Canary Removes ‘Close Other Tabs’ From Tab Context Menu
The latest Canary Preview build of Google Chrome has removed at least four items from the tab options as part of the company’s plans to de-clutter the context menus on its popular web-browser. As explained inthis official commiton the Chromium Gerrit, the latest Chrome Canary now does not offer the following options when one right-clicks on a tab: Believed to have beenfirst spottedby Redditoru/Leopeva, that last option can still be found in the tab frame menu (see image below), so it doesn’t seem to have been done away for good just yet.
Sep. 2, 2019
Google Maps on Android Now has a Street View Layer
Google Maps has had support for Street View on Android for a while now, but using it was never easy. You had to install the dedicated Street View app and what not. Well, Google is finally cleaning up its act, and the Google Maps app on Android now has a dedicated Street View layer, which really simplifies the process of checking out street view imagery within the Google Maps app.
Sep. 2, 2019
Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro Confirmed to Launch September 19
Huawei has confirmed that the next installment in its flagship phablet lineup will be unveiled September 19th at an event in Berlin, Germany. In a tweet posted by the official Huawei Mobile account on Sunday, the company not only announced the launch date for the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro, but seemingly also reinforced earlier rumors about a circular camera module by posting the image of a giant ‘O’ with a statement that claimed the phone will‘go the full circle’.
Sep. 2, 2019
IFA 2019: Everything We Expect to See
Both the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 are expected to debut with 6.3-inch or bigger Full-HD display, with a circular camera cutout that hosts a 48MP primary sensor on the rear. The two devices are rumored to be powered by the same Snapdragon 660 chipset which also powers theNokia 8.1smartphone. And that’s utterly disappointing when you have a new Snapdragon 675 and Snapdragon 730 chipset available as well. While LG’s IFA teaser only hints at the arrival of the new V50s ThinQ (name confirmed by Evan Blass on Twitter), the company could also unveil the LG G8X with a waterdrop notch, under-display fingerprint scanner, and dual-cameras.
Sep. 2, 2019
iPhone 11 Pre-orders Start Sept 13, Retail Availability from Sept 20: Report
Apple has alreadysent out invitationsfor its iPhone 11-series launch on September 10, and rumors now suggest that the new lineup will be available for purchase pretty soon after.According to MacRumors, Apple’s all-new iPhone lineup will be up for pre-order in the US from Firday, September 13, while in-store availability will start a week later, from September 20. The report apparently comes from a tipster who claims to work at a major US carrier, and is said to have provided the blog with internal communication that suggests that the upcoming iPhone models will be available to pre-order from this month.
Sep. 2, 2019
Air India Bans 15″ MacBook Pros in Flights Following DGCA Fire Safety Warning
Following in the footsteps of a number of other airlines from around the world, Air India has also requested passengers not to carry the older-generation 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro models that have beenrecalled by Applefor being potential fire safety hazards. In a tweet on Sunday, the national carrier said that the devices shouldn’t be carried on-board either as check-in luggage or hand-baggage. Image Courtesy: Apple Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Sep. 2, 2019
New Apex Legends Event Adds Limited-time Sniper/ Shotgun Event
In light of diminishing player numbers, Apex Legends is introducing one event after another. The battle royale title added alimited-time solo modelast month, which it is now following up with a limited-time “Armed and Dangerous” mode. Called the Voidwalker Event, this limited-time event willstart on 3rd September and run until 17th September. Theblog postreveals that the event will be centered around “Wraith’s mysterious past, introducing lots of awesome content including a new town takeover, a limited-time mode, challenges, and more.
Sep. 2, 2019
NTPC Installs its First Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Greater Noida
Set up in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the high-tech EV charging station is expected to be the first of many such facilities to be set-up in the country going forward. In a statement issued to the media on Sunday, NTPC said:“This EV Charging station is the first in a series of such charging stations which have been planned across cities and highways”. In fact, the complete lack of EV infrastructure in the country has proven to be amassive hindrance for companies like Tesla, who is yet to launch any of its popular electric vehicles in the country in spite of repeated dialogues with the Indian Government, leading the company’scelebrated but controversialfounder, Elon Musk, to express his frustrations at the government’s inaction on more occasions than one.
Sep. 2, 2019
Razer Teases “World’s First” Laptop Announcement for IFA 2019
Razer took to its official Twitter account over the weekend to tease their announcement, which suggests that the company is going to take the gaming laptop market by storm. I mean, the tweet includes the caption “we’ll launch yet another world’s first… stay tuned.” That must hint atthe slimmest gaming laptop that Razer has ever madebased on the teaser image that goes along with the caption. The teaser also hints towards thefollow-up to Razer’s first Blade laptop, which was released 8 years ago.
Sep. 2, 2019
US-China Trade War Intesifies: Trump Ramps Up Tariffs on Electronic Goods Imports
The U.S-China trade war doesn’t seem to be simmering down anytime soon. Instead, the Trump administration has announced over the weekend that it’s slapping more tariffs on about $110 billion worth of imported Chinese goods. This has only further fanned the fire that could affect the U.S and Chinese economies adversely. Remember it wasreported last yearthat the next iPhone could get costly due to U.S President Donald Trump’s antics, who intends to impose higher tariffs on electronic good imports.
Sep. 2, 2019
New Oppo Smartphone to Feature 90Hz Display, Confirms Senior Executive
Oppo Vice President, Shen Yiren, hasrevealedthat the company will soon launch a new smartphone with a 90Hz display. In a recent Weibo post, Shen clarified that it will be a whole new device rather than a premium variant of the Reno 2, which waslaunched recently in India. There’s no further info about the upcoming device at this point in time, but it is expected to be unveiled later this month, following the launch of the Reno 2 in China.
Sep. 1, 2019
Apple Delays Project OGRS That Could Have Turned iPhone into a Walkie-Talkie
Apple has put a hold to an exciting project that had the potential to bring a walkie-talkie experience to iPhones, without requiring cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. A recent report fromThe Informationhas revealed that the Cupertino giant has been working closely with Intel to make this feature a reality. The project was codenamed Project OGRS (Off Grid Radio Service) by Apple and Project Shrek by Intel. The report explains the feature as“something like a walkie talkie for text messages, giving people the ability to communicate in areas unserved by wireless carriers.
Sep. 1, 2019
Facebook is Working on an AI Assistant for Minecraft
Facebook is developing an AI assistant forMinecraft, the popular sandbox game. With this attempt, the social media giant is aiming to bridge the gap inmultitasking skills of AI. Facebook Research team’s Minecraft AI will be able to interact with humans and will be able to perform tasks according to the player’s request. This will serve as a platform for the AI to enhance its multitasking capabilities by learning from the interactions since the game has about91 million monthly players.
Sep. 1, 2019
How to Stop Websites from Requesting Notification Access
The web browsing experience is getting more and more intrusive these days, thanks to modern pop-up ads and autoplay videos with sound that nobody asked for (fortunately you canstop autoplaying videos) and stays as an uninvited guest in our browser tabs. To make things even worse, almost all modern websites try to act nice by asking if you would like to receive notifications from them. While I felt like I was having more control over my notifications in the early days, these notification requests have evolved to be a visual nuisance that shows up every time I visit a new web page.
Sep. 1, 2019
Older Smartphones Emit Almost 5 Times More Radiation than the Permitted Levels Set by FCC
Smartphone radiations have always been one of the major concerns of people when it comes to purchasing smartphones, and it indeed must be, considering the possible health risks from radiation exposure. Well, a report from Chicago Tribune has brought in some shocking results that might be a hard pill to swallow for most of us. According to the investigation and testing done by the Chicago Tribune, it has been observed that older smartphones emit radiations that are almost five times more than the levels permitted by the FCC.
Sep. 1, 2019
People Don’t Care About the Headphone Jack in Smartphones: Survey
Contrary to the popular opinion of wired audio enthusiasts across the globe, a new survey conducted by Ting Mobile, a postpaid mobile phone service provider from the US has revealed some shocking results about the views normal people have about the headphone jack. According to Ting Mobile, 3,460 smartphone users participated in the survey. The participants were asked a variety of questions to understand how and why they upgrade their smartphones.
Sep. 1, 2019
This App Lets You Run Root Apps in Your Unrooted Phone
Rooting an Android phone isn’t the easiest thing out there, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, there are bothreasons to root your Android phone, andreasons to not root your Android phone. On one hand, rooting gives you an extreme level of control and customisability on your phone, but it’s also possible to brick your device if you don’t do it correctly. So, if you’re worried about trying to root your phone, but you still wanna check out root apps, VMOS (Free) is something you should check out.
Sep. 1, 2019
You Will Be Able to Cloud-Reset Your Windows PC Soon
Microsoft is making it easier to get rid of all the old clutter in your PC. Starting with the latest Insider Preview versioned “Windows 10 20H1 test build No. 18970”, the software giant is testing a “Cloud Download” feature that will essentiallydownload the latest version of Windows 10 from the cloudin case you are facing random issues or you want to start fresh. Previously, the “Reset this PC” feature had just the ability to perform a local reinstall where the operating system simply performs a reinstall from Windows files that are available in your PC.
Sep. 1, 2019
Your Phone and Car Batteries Might Soon Charge in Just 6 Minutes
A British startup has reportedly developed technology that could potentially charge your smartphones and cars in just six minutes. Yes, you read that right. Your electric car could soon charge within 10 minutes eliminating all the charging hurdles faced these days. The name of the startup is Echion Technologies, founded by Dr. Jean De La Verpilliere during his PhD at Cambridge University.“The powders are the central component of a lithium battery.
Aug. 31, 2019
Black Shark 10,000mAh Power Bank Launched in China for 119 Yuan
Xiaomi-backed Black Shark is fast expanding its gaming smartphone lineup. The company recently launched the Snapdragon 855 Plus-powered Black Shark 2 Pro in China, with the whole accessory portfolio. Well, the latest addition to the accessory lineup comes is Black Shark power bank with a 10,000mAh capacity and bi-directional fast-charging. One of the things that would have already caught your eye is the aesthetics of this power bank. It carries forward the “X” design language of the Black Shark smartphone, offering an armored body and silver wing protective coating to make the power bank stand out.
Aug. 31, 2019
YouTube Kids Gets a Dedicated Desktop Website
YouTube Kids was revealed to be getting a dedicated desktop website earlier this week. Well, if you have been waiting for the kids to be able to watch videos on YouTube right from the browser (with appropriate scrutiny), then the YouTube Kids website has today gone live. It offers a familiar experience, which parents who use the mobile app would recognize right away. The YouTube Kids website looks very much like its tablet or TV app, but one of the key features is currently missing in action.
Aug. 31, 2019
Apple’s Tile-Like tracking Device Spotted in iOS 13 Build
Apple refreshed its ‘Find My’ app with the announcement ofmacOS CatalinaandiOS 13back in June earlier this year. The company expanded focus on security, providing users the easiest way to track their lost MacBook or iPhones — even when they are turned off. Well, Apple is said to be working on a Tile-like tracking accessory that will expand on its ‘Find My’ rationale and offer users a way to track their personal belongings.
Aug. 31, 2019
Xiaomi Invites Redmi K20 Pro Users to Test Android 10-Based MIUI 10 in India
Xiaomi may have been rebuked for its slacking behavior towards Android updates in the past, but it has fixed its update cycle and is delivering updates more regularly than ever. Now, with theofficial announcementof Android Q being called Android 10 (forgoing the dessert nomenclature), Redmi is gearing up to test out Android 10-based MIUI 10 on the flagship Redmi K20 Pro. The company took to itsofficial Community forumsto reveal that it’s looking for Indian Redmi K20 Pro users to test the upcoming MIUI 10 update.
Aug. 31, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 Closer to Moon With 4th Orbit Maneuver; September 7 Landing on Track
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Friday evening claimed to have successfully completed the fourth lunar-bound orbit change for the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft. In a statement postedon its official website, the agency said that the spacecraft began its maneuver at 6.18PM, using its on-board propulsion system for 1,155 seconds. Chandrayaan 2, India’s high-profile lunar mission,lifted off on July 22aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, a week after a technical glitchresulted in the postponementof the launch.
Aug. 31, 2019
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Specs Leaked
Apple is all set to release the new iPhones on September 10, and while the company never really announces any specifications on-stage, other than the chipset and the fact that it’s an OLED display (or an LCD), we now have leaked specifications of the upcoming flagships from the Cupertino giant. A leaked image shared on theTME communityshows off the entire spec-sheet for the upcoming iPhones, and there are some surprises there.
Aug. 31, 2019
Leaked Galaxy A90 5G Retail Box, Poster Confirms Key Specifications
Samsung hasalready revealedthat it is working on a new A-series smartphone, with 5G support, earlier this week. Though mistakenly, we now know that the Galaxy A90 5G has been in the works and should be coming soon. Evan Blass has further given credibility to this rumor by tweeting out the name of the device, i.e Galaxy A90 5G. However, we have since also witnessed an official-looking poster and the retail box for this smartphone leak online.
Aug. 31, 2019
Leaked Images of Possible Sony Xperia 2 Reveal Triple Rear Cameras
Leaked images of what’s said to be the upcoming Sony Xperia 2 smartphone has seemingly revealed the design language of the Japanese tech giant’s next flagship smartphone ahead of its expected unveiling at the IFA trade show in Berlin next week. The specs, however, were unfortunately not leaked alongside the images, so we’ll still have to wait somewhat longer to get all that info. Believed to have originatedon the Xperia Blog, the images show that the device looks typically Sony, thanks to the clean-cut industrial design language followed by the Japanese tech giant.
Aug. 31, 2019
10 Best CamScanner Alternatives for Android and iOS
CamScanner was an excellent app for scanning documents. However, it was found that it introduced a malicious malware which could display intrusive ads on Android smartphones. Since then, Google has removed CamScanner from the Play Store and you should also uninstall the app as a precautionary measure. Following that, if you need a replacement for CamScanner, we have compiled a list of the best CamScanner alternatives in this article. We have made sure that the mentioned apps are well-received by users and created by genuine developers without any history of shady behavior.
Aug. 31, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro and OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Renders Show Familiar Design
The renders show off a design that’s similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, but that’s not really surprising. After all, the OnePlus 7T is expected to be a spec-bump more so than anything else, and according toleaked specifications, we are expecting to see the new Snapdragon 855+ Mobile Platform in these smartphones. OnLeaks’ renders suggest that there will be no difference between the OnePlus 7T Pro and the OnePlus 7 Pro as far as the external design of the devices are concerned, which means we can pretty much expect to see the same 6.
Aug. 31, 2019
Play Store Will Now Start Auto-playing Promo Videos
The Google Play Storerecently receivedthe much-a Material Theme treatment, swapping out the signature green for an all-white UI and squircle icons. Well, an eye-blinding white theme has already become a nuisance for many users – waiting for dark mode to roll out sooner than later. But, the Play Store will further the annoyance with auto-playing promo videos. It means if you have added a promo video, which is uploaded to YouTube, for an app on the Play Store then you will now see the video start playing the moment you open up its app page.
Aug. 31, 2019
PUBG Lite Now Has a Dedicated Indian Server
PUBG Lite for PCmade its way to Indiaa couple of months ago, steadily expanding its reach across the world to offer low-end PCs to enjoy this battle royale phenomenon for free. The title has since bagged plenty of updates, including a4vs4 Team Deathmatchmode, a smaller map, and additional optimizations. Well, it appears like the game has caught on in the country asPUBG Lite has now added a dedicated India server.
Aug. 31, 2019
Some Apple Watch Series 2, Series 3 Models Will Get Free Screen Replacement
“Apple has determined that, under very rare circumstances, a crack may form along the rounded edge of the screen in aluminum models of an Apple Watch Series 2 or Series 3. The crack may begin on one side and then may continue around the screen”, said the companyon its official blog, which also posted images of what the cracks typically look like.Image Courtesy: Apple Apple is advising all affected users to get their devices repaired for free from Apple Authorized Service Providers in case the screens developed cracks similar to the ones illustrated above.
Aug. 31, 2019
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Account Was Hacked on Friday
A stream of racist and anti-Semitic tweets were posted from the account of Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, after it was reportedly hacked on Friday, allegedly by a group called‘Chuckle Squad’. Confirming the security breach, Twitter said that the company has initiated an investigation into the issue, and assured that the account is now secure and back under Dorsey’s control. All 17 tweets and 6 re-tweets made by the hackers have since been deleted.
Aug. 31, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3S Gaming Smartphone to Launch September 5
ZTE sub-brand, Nubia, is all set to unveil its newest gaming-centric smartphone, the Red Magic 3S, next week. The company has sent out official invites for a launch event scheduled for September 5 in Shanghai, where the company is expected to launch the new device. It will be the successor to theNubia Red Magic 3that the company had launched earlier this year in India. So far, the only thing known about the upcoming smartphone is that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 855+, something the company hadconfirmed last month.
Aug. 31, 2019
92% Indian Youth Unaware of Online Placement Services: Survey
A new survey on Friday revealed that 92 percent of Indian youth are unaware of online placement services. It also found that government jobs rank highest among the first-time job seekers. The survey, focused on unlocking solutions to improve employment prospects for Indian youth, was presented at the 6th Annual edition of the India Education Entrepreneurship Day (IEED) by the non-profit organization Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF). “Through this report, our objective at MSDF is to bring some of the pressing challenges in the Indian education and employment ecosystem to the notice of policy-makers, market participants, and other key stakeholders”, said Rahil Rangwala, Program Director, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
Aug. 30, 2019
Android 10 Was Set to be Named ‘Queen Cake’ Before Google Ditched Desserts
During the latest episode of theAll About Android podcastthis week, VP of Android engineering, Dave Burke, and software engineer, Dan Sandler, set the record straight about why the company ditched dessert names for upcoming Android releases. The two Googlers also spoke at length about a number of different subjects, including gesture navigation, Easter Eggs and more as part of a freewheeling discussion that was recorded on Tuesday, August 27. One of the more interesting things revealed by the duo are the two dessert names that were being considered as the next official names of Android 10.
Aug. 30, 2019
Apple Now Allows Independent Repair Shops to Fix Out-of-Warranty iPhones
Apple wants to make it simpler for users to get their iPhones repaired, especially those which are out-of-warranty. Yes, it may come as a surprise for many but Apple has now announced a new repair program that will enable third-party repair shops to repair out of warranty iPhones using official tools and genuine parts provided to them by the Cupertino giant. These third-party repair shops will supplement Apple Authorized Service Providers (that house Apple-certified technicians) and have access to genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals, and diagnostics — all provided for by the company.
Aug. 30, 2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus G with GTX 1660Ti Launched in India
Other key hardware specs include 16GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2400MHz and a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD. It runs Windows 10 Home (64-bit) and, has a 76Wh 4-cell Lithium-ion battery. Connectivity options include an RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port, 1X USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type‑C w/ DisplayPort 1.4, 3X USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type‑A, 1X HDMI v2.0, 1X 3.5 mm audio combo socket and Kensington lock. Buy theAsus ROG Zephyrus G from Flipkart (Rs.
Aug. 30, 2019
Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Smartwatch Supports Solar Charging For Additional Battery Life
US-based consumer tech firm, Garmin, has expanded its wearables portfolio with the launch of three new GPS multisport smartwatches, called the Fenix 6S (42mm), Fenix 6 (47mm) and Fenix 6X Pro (51mm). All three devices come with a new ‘PacePro’ feature which keeps a runner’s pacing strategy on-track with grade-adjusted guidance as they run a course. There’s also a ‘Power Manager’ tool for enhanced battery life. Fenix 6X Pro The 6X Pro is the most remarkable one of the lot, given that it comes with solar panels that can charge its battery when needed.
Aug. 30, 2019
How to Play Call of Duty Mobile in India Right Now
Call of Duty Mobile is the newest addition to the roster ofbattle royale games. The game offers all the popular gaming modes including battle royale, deathmatch, and more. We have been playing the game for the past few days and it’s a lot of fun. If you are a fan of Call of Duty games you will love this even more as it allows you to play as some of the game’s iconic characters.
Aug. 30, 2019
LG Q70 Launched with Punch-hole Display, Snapdragon 675, and More
LG Q70: Price and Availability The LG Q70 comes only in a single 4GB+64GB configuration, which has been priced at 5,48,900 won. It roughly translates to Rs 32,500 or $450. It will be available in Mirror Black color variant in South Korea, starting from September 6. There is currently no information of an India launch just yet, but LG will need to get its pricing right to even step foot into the market with this smartphone.
Aug. 30, 2019
Netflix Is Making a Documentary on Bill Gates’ Life; Trailer Out Now
Bill Gates went from being Microsoft’s co-founder to a bigtime philanthropist, but do you know what his greatest fear in life is? Or how competition led him to work tirelessly? The latest from Netflix is a three-part docu-series titled“Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates”and it will give viewers a closer look at his past, present, and future life. This documentary series will focus on how Gates built his empire, pushing Microsoft to be one of the trillion-dollar companies.
Aug. 30, 2019
OnePlus TV Will Receive At Least 3 Years of Updates: Pete Lau
OnePlus TV is coming in September,next month, and we already know a few details about the new premium TV experience that the company is about to usher. OnePlus has already confirmed that its first smart TV will be powered by Android TV. But, CEO Pete Lau today took to theOnePlus forumsto talk about their decision behind choosing Android TV. Well, the rationale behind picking Android TV instead of building a custom OS for OnePlus TV is simple.
Aug. 30, 2019
PUBG Mobile Update 0.14.5 Details Leaked: New Weapons, Vehicles, and More
To say that PUBG Mobile is a popular game is an understatement; the battle royale sensation that pretty much singlehandedly made gaming phones a thing seems to show no signs of slowing down thanks to regular updates and new weapons and features that the developers keep bringing to it. Now, according to a new leak, the PUBG Mobile update version 0.14.5’s details have come out and there’s quite a lot here for PUBG mobile players to be excited about.
Aug. 30, 2019
Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Pro India Launch Within 8 Weeks, Confirms Xiaomi
Barely a few hours after the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro werelaunched in China, Xiaomi has revealed that the devices will be headed to India within the next couple of months. In a tweet on Thursday, the company’s head of India operations, Manu Kumar Jain, said that the phones will be launched in India in about 8 weeks’ time after all the requisite certifications and formalities are taken care of.
Aug. 30, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Might Launch September 6 in South Korea
Afterall the trials and tribulationsover the past few months, the Samsung Galaxy Fold seems all set for a commercial launch next month. The company hadearlier revealedthat it is planning to launch the device in September, but a new report out of South Korea now suggests that it might happen as early as next week. According to industry sources quoted by the Yonhap new agency, the device may launch in the country on September 6.
Aug. 30, 2019
Xiaomi Starts Android TV 9.0 Pie Update for its Mi TV Lineup in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out Android TV 9.0 Pie to a couple of its Mi TV models in India, and announced plans to update the entire lineup in the coming weeks. After originally announcing the update on Thursday, the company earlier today provided more specifics, saying that two of the models, theMi TV 4A Pro 32-inchandMi TV 4C Pro 32-inch, will start getting the update with immediate effect. The development has also been confirmed by Xiaomi India MD, Manu Jain, who said:“Mi TVs will start receiving Android TV 9.
Aug. 30, 2019
You Can Simply Ask Siri To Unlace Your Nike Huarache Shoes
Nike was the first one to introduce a self-lacing shoe and well, the company is now slowly expanding this feature across its portfolio – but with even newer features in tow. Nike has now launched the new Adapt Huaraches, a modern take on its Huarache lineup which was introduced in 1991. The key highlight of this pair of shoes is that the self-lacing feature is now controllable via Siri and Apple Watch.
Aug. 30, 2019
‘Stranger Things 3: The Game’ Finally Lands on Android, iOS
En Masse Entertainment’s‘Stranger Things 3: The Game’was launched on PC and consoles earlier this year to coincide with the premiere of the new season on Netflix, but it wasn’t released on mobile in spite of being announced for both Android and iOS. All that has just changed, with developer BonusXP announcing that the title has just been made available on both the platforms. The game is already available globally, including in India.
Aug. 29, 2019
Vivo Nex 3 Will Charge its 4,000mAh Battery in Just 13 Minutes
Set to be unveiled next month, the Vivo Nex 3 is expected to bring a number of interesting features to the market, including the120W ultra-fast charging technologycalled‘Super FlashCharge’that was originallyannounced last June, before beingdemoed at MWC Shanghaia few days later. According to latest rumors, the Nex 3 could become the first phone to come with the new technology that the company claims could fully charge a 4,000mAh battery in just 13 minutes and 14 seconds.
Aug. 29, 2019
Google to Shift Pixel Production from China to Vietnam
In light of the US China trade war, US tech giants have been looking at alternative manufacturing centers outside of China to reduce dependency on the country. Earlier, we had reported that Apple is looking to moveproduction of its hardware to Vietnam, and now, reports are coming out that Google is shifting the manufacturing of its Pixel smartphones outside China and to Vietnam instead. In a report from Nikkei Asian Review citing sources familiar with the company’s plans, it said that Google is planning on shifting manufacturing to Vietnam in order to create a low-cost supply chain in South-east Asia for its growing hardware ambitions.
Aug. 29, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Will Not Launch with Google Apps and Services
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is gearing up to launch its Mate 30 series of smartphones sometime in September (probably September 18), but it seems that the phones will be at a severe disadvantage over almost every other Android phone in the market. Google has reportedly confirmed to The Verge that the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro will not be allowed to launch with Google apps and services on board thanks to the US imposed ban on companies conducting business with Huawei.
Aug. 29, 2019
iPhone 11 Launch Date Confirmed, Apple Sends out Invites for September 10 Event
The invite sent out by Apple doesn’t really give anything away, however the colors in the Apple logo might just be a hint at the colours we can expect the new iPhones to come in. While Apple might stick with its regular Black, Silver, and Gold colours for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max (or iPhone 11 Pro, or whatever else you might be calling it), it’s likely that these colours will be available on the iPhone 11R, which is expected to be the more “affordable” iPhone, similar to last year’s iPhone XR.
Aug. 29, 2019
Apple to Start Online Sales in India After Govt Eases Norms For Single Brand Retailers
With the Indian government on Wednesday relaxing its rules to allow foreign single brand retailers sell their products online, Apple is reportedly gearing up to start selling iPhones directly to customers in the country. According to two unidentified industry sourcesquoted by ET, the company will initially sell the devices through its own web-store that’s likely to come up over the next 3-5 months. The report further claims that the company will also go ahead with its plans to set up its brick-and-mortar Apple Store outlets in Mumbai and other cities in the next 12-18 months, with the government relaxing some of the rules around the mandatory 30 percent local sourcing norm by allowing exports and contract manufacturing to be counted towards that quota.
Aug. 29, 2019
OnePlus 7T Specs Leaked: 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+ Expected
OnePlus has been releasing two flagships every year since the OnePlus 3T, and if you’re wondering what the upcoming flagship from OnePlus might be like, hardware wise, we now have a leak about the specs we can expect from the OnePlus 7T. According to a tweet from noted leakster Ishan Agarwal, the OnePlus 7T will have top-of-the-line specs, as we’ve come to expect from OnePlus. In his tweet, Ishan mentions that the upcoming OnePlus 7T will come with a 6.
Aug. 29, 2019
Oppo, OnePlus, Huawei Rank Higher Than Xiaomi, Samsung in Customer Satisfaction Survey
Oppo, OnePlus and Huawei have emerged as the top three mobile brands in terms of customer satisfaction in India, ahead of popular brands, such as Xiaomi, Samsung and Vivo. The results are part of a recent survey conducted by market research firm, Numr Research, which used a metric called Net Promoter Score, or NPS, for calculating customer satisfaction and loyalty towards a particular brand. While a higher NPS score suggests that consumers are satisfied with the brand and will suggest their peers to buy the same product, a lower score indicates that customers are generally unsatisfied with their ownership experience.
Aug. 29, 2019
Moto G8 Play May Come With MediaTek Processor, 4,000mAh Battery
As per the report, the exact size of the display remains a mystery, but it will still only be an HD+ panel (19:9 aspect ratio, 1520 x 720 resolution). The phone will reportedly be powered by a MediaTek SoC, most likely the Helio P60 or the Helio P70, given that the prototypes accessed by the source ran on the MT6771 platform. It will also apparently be offered with 3/4GB of RAM and 32/64GB of storage.
Aug. 29, 2019
PUBG Mobile 90FPS and 120FPS Options Spotted in Chinese Beta
Popular smartphone battle royale game PUBG Mobile seems to be showing no signs of slowing down. The game regularly introduces new weapons, items, and more, and now it seems the developers are looking to add support for gaming phones that come with higher refresh rate touting displays. A video posted by Mr. Ghost Gaming shows off the interface of the Chinese beta version of the game, and options for playing the game in 90FPS and 120FPS were spotted.
Aug. 29, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8 With Quad-Cameras Launched in China
The Redmi Note 8 series arrives with a powerful new chipset, waterdrop notches, quad-cameras, and a lot more. So, let’s check out whether the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro pack the arsenal essential to tackle Realme’s growing presence in the budget segment. Price and Availability Redmi Note 8 Pro has been priced starting at 1,399 yuan(roughly Rs. 14,000) for 6GB+64GB base variant. You will have to shell out 1,599 yuan (roughly Rs.
Aug. 29, 2019
Redmi TV with 70-Inch 4K HDR Panel Launched for 3,799 Yuan
Xiaomi’s budget-centric Redmi sub-brand has rapidly been expanding its portfolio to not only include smartphones but other devices as well. We have already been treated withRedmi Airdotsand RedmiBook, but after weeks of teasing, the company today unveiled their much-anticipated Redmi TV at a launch event in China. As teased, the Redmi TV features a massive 70-inch 4K HDR display, which the Chinese giant boasted of being 60% larger than its 55-inch TV panel.
Aug. 29, 2019
RedmiBook 14 with Latest 10th-Gen Intel CPUs, New Colors Goes Official
Redmi’s portfolio spread beyond just smartphones during the launch of theRedmi K20 lineup, which is when the company unveiled the affordable RedmiBook 14 in China. It merely has been a couple of months since the RedmiBook’s debut, but Redmi has now refreshed it with latest 10-gen Intel processors and higher storage configurations. The refreshed variant has been named the RedmiBook 14 Enhanced Edition. Specs and Features The Core-i5 processor variant is coupled with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage (where the base variant includes only 256GB SSD) while the Core-i7 processor variant comes in a single configuration with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.
Aug. 29, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold May Soon Launch in India, Suggests Official Listing
Having reportedly fixed the reliability issues thatprevented the Galaxy Fold from being launchedearlier this year, Samsung is nowall set to launch itglobally next month. Now, a new development seems to suggest that the phone may be launched in India pretty soon after its global launch,which is exactly what the company didwith its Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ recently. According to India Today, the Galaxy Fold was briefly listed on the Samsung India website, raising speculations that it might be launched in the country simultaneously with its global launch.
Aug. 29, 2019
Sony Alpha 6600, 6100 APS-C Mirroless Cameras Launched, Starting at $750
The 6600, as one would deduce from the numbering scheme, is the more premium of the two, and has a few additional features that are absent in the 6100. Thebiggest difference between the two is build-in Image Stabilization(IS), which is present in the former and not in the latter. While the 6600 comes with in-body 5-axis stabilization, the 6100 will have to rely on motorized lenses to do the stabilization for it, making it relatively less suited for long-exposure shots.
Aug. 29, 2019
Pokemon Masters Now Available on Android and iOS
There’s a new Pokemon mobile game in town and it could help achieve your dream of becoming a Pokemon Master – though still virtually. Called Pokemon Masters, this new game was teased some time back, but it is now official. It carries forward the ongoing franchise with some twists and gameplay changes of its own. Over a month after the pre-registrations for this game went live, it is now available to enjoy on both Android and iOS phones.
Aug. 28, 2019
GTA 5 Ditches Nvidia GeForce Now; Could Soon Reveal Stadia Exclusivity
Cloud gaming platforms are gearing up to give consumers a taste of what the future of gaming might look like. NvidiaGeForce Nowhas been in beta testing for a couple of years and is now readying itself for worldwide launch. However, one of the main attractions for the platform now seems to be missing from its kitty. Grand Theft Auto 5, popularly known as GTA 5, was available on GeForce Now up until the start of this week but is now missing in action.
Aug. 28, 2019
Redmi K30 Will Support 5G Connectivity, Reveals Xiaomi
Barely a month afterlaunching the Redmi K20 and K20 Proin India, Xiaomi has already confirmed that it has started working on their successors. In a Weibo post this week, Redmi general manager, Lu Weibing, confirmed that the Redmi K30 will support 5G connectivity. The device is expected to be launched next year, and will possibly be one of the first mid-range smartphones from the company to offer the feature.Screenshot Courtesy: XDA
Aug. 28, 2019
HP Expands Its Chromebook Portfolio in India with the Chromebook 14
American giant HP has today expanded its portfolio of Chromebooks in India with the launch of the brand new Chromebook 14 series of laptops. The new Chromebook 14 is powered by Intel Apollo Lake processors, and comes with a big, bright, 14-inch FullHD touchscreen display, along with support for seamless syncing with Android smartphones. The Chromebook brings support for over 1 million Android apps, and comes with a 180-degree hinge to make the form factor more versatile as well.
Aug. 28, 2019
Huami Launches Amazfit GTS, Stratos 3 Smartwatches in China
Xiaomi’s wearables partner, Huami, on Tuesday unveiled two new smartwatches and announced an all-new concept wearable in China. TheAmazfit Stratos 3, with a circular watch face, is the most premium of the lot, while theAmazfit GTShas a rectangular display on the lines of the Apple Watch. Finally, there’s also theAmazfit X concept smartwatchthat comes with a flexible display, which makes it look more like a chunky bracelet rather than any mainstream smartwatch.
Aug. 28, 2019
Leaked Pixel 4 Hands-on Images Show Dual-Camera Setup, Soli Packing Forehead
Ahead of its expected launch later this year, the Pixel 4 has been leaked in all its glory in a couple of hands-on images that give us a good idea about what to expect from it. Believed to have beenuncovered by XDA, the images are said to have been shared on Telegram, although their exact origin remains unclear at this point in time. As surmised by the report, the‘Sprint’logo in the status bar on one of the images suggests that the device is being tested on America’s fourth-largest cellular service provider.
Aug. 28, 2019
Microsoft Has Scheduled a Surface Event on October 2
Microsoft has sent out invites for a hardware event on October 2, in New York City, which is where the company has traditionally launched new Surface devices. While the invite doesn’t give anything away as such, we are expecting to see the company announce hardware upgrades to its Surface line-up of devices. The company will probably launch the new Surface Pro 7, which we’re hoping will finally ditch the proprietary Surface Connect port for a more universal USB-C port instead.
Aug. 28, 2019
Oppo Reno 2 With Snapdragon 730G, Quad-Cameras Launched in India
The Oppo Reno lineupkicked-offearlier this year to rival the zooming capabilities of the Huawei P30 Pro, offering a periscope telephoto camera with up to 60x digital zoom. The smartphone was priced attractively and became one of the most desirable flagships. It’s only been a good four months since the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom’s arrival in India and well, Oppo Reno 2 series was today launched in India. I know many of you may be bewildered by the Oppo Reno 2 name because of the specs, but it’s on point.
Aug. 28, 2019
Oppo Reno 2Z, Reno 2F Launched With MediaTek Chipsets, Quad-Cameras
Well, the rumors are indeed true. Oppo has expanded its Reno lineup with the launch of three new Reno 2 smartphones. We have already taken a close look at the Oppo Reno 2 with 20x zoom capability, but let’s take a closer look at the Reno 2F and Reno 2Z which have been launched with MediaTek chipsets, bezel-less displays, quad-cameras, and pop-up cameras in tow. Price and Availability Oppo Reno 2Z has been priced at Rs.
Aug. 28, 2019
Popular Android App ‘CamScanner’ Reportedly Had Hidden Malware
Cyber-security researchers at Kaspersky claim to have found a hidden Trojan Dropper module within a wildly-popular Android app, turning it into a potential spyware. According to theirreport, the malware is found in the free version of CamScanner, a highly-popular Phone PDF creator app with more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. The hidden Trojan Dropper was unearthed by Kaspersky following reports from many CamScanner users, who complained about suspicious behavior and left reviews on the app’s Google Play page with warnings to avoid it at all cost.
Aug. 28, 2019
Realme Q Series Officially Confirmed to Launch September 5 in China
[UPDATE, 29th Aug/5:10 PM]– Additional details, along with a teaser that shows off the rear panel of the Realme Q has beenpostedby the company on Weibo. Realme has confirmed already that its upcoming device in China will have a 48MP sensor and be powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset. The teaser poster attached above is sufficient to confirm that Realme Q is going to be a rebrandedRealme 5 Profor the Chinese market.
Aug. 28, 2019
Vivo Z1X With In-display Fingerprint Scanner to Launch September 6 in India
A month after launching the Vivo Z1 in India, the Chinese smartphone brand is prepping to launch yet another mid-range handset in India.Called the Vivo Z1X, the device will be launched September 6th, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. The company on Tuesday posted an 11-second teaser video on Twitter, highlighting the phone’s under-display fingerprint sensor. As can be seen from the image above and the video below, the Z1X will ship with a teardrop notch up-front, as opposed to the punch-hole screen on the Z1 Pro.
Aug. 28, 2019
Revolt RV 400, RV 300 Launched: India’s First AI-Enabled Electric Motorbikes
The electric transport segment in India is transforming rapidly and we today have a new addition to this fledgling niche. The Revolt RV 400 has been in the news for being India’s first AI-enabled fully-electric motorbike for several months. It was first unveiled back in June, with thefirst production vehicleto roll out their factory earlier in August. Now, the company has officially revealed its price and availability details at a launch event in New Delhi.
Aug. 28, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 5G Shown off in Its Entirety in Hands-on Video
Vivo hasofficially revealedthat its next NEX smartphone, the Vivo NEX 3 5G will launch sometime in September. Well, the launch now seems closer than ever as a new in-depth hands-on video for NEX 3 5G has appeared online today. It exposes the complete design, waterfall screen, triple camera setup, and much more. The hands-on video has been uploaded by British YouTuber Arun Maini, better known as Mrwhosetheboss, who was also the first one to give us a close look at theVivo NEX Dual Display Editionearlier this year.
Aug. 28, 2019
Google Maps Adds Biking and Ridesharing Info to Transit Directions
Google Maps on Tuesday launched a new feature that the company said will make it easier for daily commuters to pair transit directions with biking and ridesharing options. Largely aimed at folks who use multiple forms of transportation to get from point A to point B, the new feature is expected to make it easier for them to chart out their entire route, including that often-overlooked last mile connectivity. To access the new feature, users will have to tap on‘Directions’on Google Map, and then choose the transit tab.
Aug. 27, 2019
2020 iPad Pro Rumored to Feature 3D Sensing Rear Cameras
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Aug. 27, 2019
Apple Rolls Out iOS 12.4.1 to Fix Jailbreak Security Flaw
Apple on MondayreleasedtheiOS 12.4.1 update to fix an exploitthat allowed hackers to jailbreak iPhones and install unapproved apps and services. Believed to have been first reported by Google’s Project Zero researcher, Ned Williamson, the vulnerability was earlier fixed in iOS 12.3, but is believed to have been reintroduced in version 12.4, rolled out last month. The incoming update is available over-the-air, and can be accessed via Settings > General > Software Update.
Aug. 27, 2019
Apple, Samsung Sued in the US Over Excess Smartphone Radiation
Tech giants Apple and Samsung have been slapped with class action lawsuits in the US over potential damages arising out of harmful radio frequency (RF) exposure. The developments come just a couple of days after aChicago Tribune investigationfound that many smartphones, including some relatively-recent iPhones and Galaxy handsets, do not comply with radio frequency emissions standards. Filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit claims RF radiation emitted from iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices‘exceed legal limits set forth by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’.
Aug. 27, 2019
Chennai Techie Wins $10,000 After Finding Security Flaw in Instagram Again
Barely a month afterwinning $30,000 from Facebookfor spotting a security flaw in Instagram, Chennai-based cyber-security researcher, Laxman Muthiyah, claimed to have won a further $10,000 from the tech giant for finding and reporting a new‘account-takeover vulnerability’in the photo and video-sharing platform. The new vulnerability was reportedly similar to the one he reported in July and, allowed hackers to access people’s Instagram accounts without their consent. According to him, the vulnerability arose from the fact that Instagram was not using unique device IDs to validate password-reset codes requested by users.
Aug. 27, 2019
Hero Electric Launches the Dash Electric Scooter in India Starting at Rs. 62,000
India’s biggest electric vehicle brand, Hero Electric, has today launched the Dash electric scooter in the country at a starting price of Rs. 62,000. Alongside the new launch, the company also showcased extended range variants of the Optima and Nyx scooters as well. The Dash electric scooter comes with a 48V 28Ah battery pack with a range of 60kms per charge. Hero Electric is also claiming that thanks to the fast charging capability of the scooter, it can be fully charged in under 4 hours.
Aug. 27, 2019
IIT Madras Researchers Develop World’s First Rechargeable Iron Ion Batteries
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) have developed a rechargeable battery that uses iron ion instead of lithium, which has largely replaced Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) as the popular choice for rechargeable batteries worldwide. According to apost on the official IIT-M website, the new technology uses an anode made out of low-carbon steel, a cathode built with vanadium pentoxide, and iron chlorate as electrolyte. According to the research team, iron ion batteries will not only be more cost effective than the existing lithium ion technology, but should also be significantly safer and more stable, because iron doesn’t produce dendrites, thereby preventing short-circuits while discharging electricity.
Aug. 27, 2019
Instagram Reportedly Building Messaging App Called “Threads” to Take on Snapchat
Facebook has been trying to emulate Snapchat’s success with engaging younger audiences for a long time now. The company has been ripping off Snapchat’s features on all of its apps in order to make them more enticing to an audience that’s increasingly spending more time inside Snapchat than it is on Instagram. Now, according to a report fromThe Verge, Facebook is developing a new messaging app called “Threads” that’s designed for users to share things with their close friends.
Aug. 27, 2019
ISRO Releases Fresh Photos of Craters on the Moon’s Surface
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday released a fresh set of photographs of the surface of the moon and its craters taken by the Terrain Mapping Camera-2 of the Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft.According to ISRO, the pictures were taken on August 23 at an altitude of about 4,375 kms showing impact craters like Jackson, Mitra, Mach and Korolev. ISRO said Jackson is an impact crater located in the northern hemisphere of the far side of the Moon.
Aug. 27, 2019
Latest WhatsApp Beta on iOS Brings Memoji Stickers
The latest beta version of WhatsApp on iOS brings support for Memoji Stickers to iPhone X-series devices. It also brings the ‘WhatsApp From Facebook’ re-branding that had beenrolled out on Androidrecently. Believed to have been firstreported by WABetaInfo, the tag is visible under WhatsApp’s Settings, and is part of the social media giant’s plans to eventually unite its messaging services under one single name. As mentioned already, the biggest change in the new beta on iOS is the app’s support for Memoji Stickers.
Aug. 27, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y540, Y740 Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs. 69,990
At a launch event in New Delhi, Lenovo has today expanded on its Legion gaming laptop lineup with the launch of the Legion Y540 and Legion Y740. The company is now steadily growing its India portfolio and the Legion laptop launch comes after thenew Yoga lineupunveiling earlier this month. Lenovo has refreshed its lineup with the new Legion laptops, now offering the latest CPU and GPU options. Specs and Features
Aug. 27, 2019
MarQ by Flipkart Launches New Range of Refrigerators; Starting at Rs. 10,499
Flipkart’s in house brand MarQ has today launched a brand new range of refrigerators which the company is claiming will offer customers best-in-class features at affordable prices. The company has launched a total of 5 refrigerators with different capacities, and all of them are in the 3-star and 5-star rating category as far as energy efficiency is concerned. The MarQ refrigerators use eco-friendly R600a refrigerant which has zero Ozone Depletion Potential.
Aug. 27, 2019
MSI Unveils Laptop Line-up Aimed at Creators
Taiwanese laptop manufacturer MSI has today unveiled its refreshed line-up of laptops aimed at content creators. The company has unveiled three laptops, two in its Prestige range of devices, and one in the “Modern” range of laptops. The Prestige 14 and Prestige 15 can be configured with up to the 10th-gen Core i7 processors, Nvidia GTX 1650 GPUs, 16GB RAM, and M.2 SSDs for storage. Also, since the laptops are aimed at content creators, both the Prestige 14 and Prestige 15 come with 14-inch and 15-inch 4K displays covering 100% AdobeRGB color gamut, and an IPS-level panel.
Aug. 27, 2019
Xiaomi Teams up with World of Warcraft to Launch a Special Edition Redmi Note 8 Pro
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching a special edition Redmi Note 8 Pro in collaboration with World of Warcraft, marking the 15th anniversary of the wildly popular MMORPG. The company made the confirmation on Weibo, where it posted images of the special edition Redmi Note 8 boxes with World of Warcraft branding on them, along with two color schemes for the boxes themselves — a dark color scheme, and a white one — both of which look great.
Aug. 27, 2019
Screen Saver Gallery: Get the Best Windows 10 Screensavers and Wallpapers
I don’t think there’s even one Windows user on the planet who doesn’t like to regularly change their desktop wallpaper and screensavers. I love to change the wallpapers on almost a daily basis. While I love changing the wallpaper and screensaver on my Windows 10 laptop, I hate searching for them. Finding quality screensaver is not easy. And while there are tons of apps on Windows Store that promise to do that, most of them regurgitate the same photos.
Aug. 27, 2019
Truecaller Now Has Over 1 Million Paying Subscribers
Among the new features added to Truecaller Premium are the following: This landmark of 1 million paying subscribers was reached as Truecaller has seen a 130% growth in paying subscribers this year. Truecaller Premium is currently available at an 80% discount globally, and Indian users can get it for just Rs. 10 per month right now. Speaking on the announcement, Alan Mamedi, CEO and Founder of Truecaller said,“We are happy to see this growth, and it makes us proud that users value the benefits of our Premium features.
Aug. 27, 2019
Realme XT With 64MP Camera Expected to Launch September 4 in China
Realme is prepping the launch of an all-new 64MP smartphone in China. The company’s CMO, Xu Qi Chase, on Mondaypostedan image of the upcoming device on Weibo without identifying it in any way. However, as can be seen from the image above, it looks suspiciously similar to theRealme XT, including what seems to be an identical camera design with the striking yellow ring around the topmost sensor. Moreover, Chase also confirmed that the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, but there’s no word on the exact chip just yet.
Aug. 27, 2019
Xiaomi Confirms Snapdragon 665 for Redmi Note 8, Helio G90T for Note 8 Pro
Xiaomi isall set to launchthe Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro in a couple of days from now, and the company has now confirmed an important piece of information about them. Redmi general manager, Lu Weibing, has revealed that the formerwill be poweredby the Snapdragon 665, while the latter will be among the first devicesto ship withthe MediaTek Helio G90T under-the-hood. While the latter wasrevealed last week by MediaTekitself, this is the first time we’ve got an official confirmation of the processor in the standard Note 8.
Aug. 26, 2019
Android 10 to Start Rolling out on September 3
Googlerecently revealedthat it’s ditching the dessert nomenclature for Android and the next iteration will simply be called Android 10. Ever since the news broke, we have been wondering when the stable build of Android 10 will arrive. Well, as you can tell from the title, Android 10 will officially start rolling out on September 3. Thanks to the folks over at PhoneArena or more importantly, Google Support, we’re now aware when the stable (or final) build of Android 10 goes live.
Aug. 26, 2019
Upgraded RedmiBook 14 With 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs to Launch August 29
AfterDell, HP and other PC manufacturers, it’s now the turn of Xiaomi to upgrade its current computers with Intel’s 10th-gen Core processors. The company has announced that the new RedmiBook 14 models will launch in China on August 29alongside the Redmi Note 8, Note 8 Proand the Redmi TV. It isn’t immediately clear, however, if the new processor(s) will be from the10nm Ice Lake lineuplaunched earlier this month or the14nm Comet lake rangeannounced last week.
Aug. 26, 2019
Flipkart Mobile Fest Brings Discounts of up to Rs 5,000 on Asus Smartphones
Asus is offering lucrative deals and discounts on its smartphone lineup as part of Flipkart’s month-end Mobiles Fest. The promo periodstarts today, August 26, and will run through Saturday, August 31. As part of the deal, the Taiwanese tech company is offering lucrative deals and discounts on many of its popular smartphones, including the ZenFone Max M1, Max M2, Max Pro M1 and the ZenFone 5Z. While the flagship Asus 6Z isn’t getting a flat discount, there’s anadditional exchange discount of Rs.
Aug. 26, 2019
Galaxy A90 may be Samsung’s First Mid-range Phone with 5G Connectivity
Samsung has seemingly confirmed two new A-series smartphones, at least one of which will offer 5G connectivity. Listed on the company’sHungarian website, theGalaxy A90 5G and Galaxy A91will apparently ship with 25W and 45W super-fast charging, respectively. While the A91 will offer Samsung’s Super Fast Charging 2.0 like the Galaxy Note 10+, the A90 5G will getonlythe 25W Super Fast Charging technology, like the Galaxy Note 10. Both devices will be part of Samsung’s mid-range A-series that was first announced earlier this year.
Aug. 26, 2019
Germany-Based Startup Breeze is Using AI to Measure and Improve Air Quality
Microsoft has announced its support towards a German startup named Breeze for developing AI-based solutions for improving the air quality as part of theirAI for Earthinitiative. Breeze Technologies is a company that developsair quality sensorsfor efficiently measuring air quality. These sensors can be installed in any place to measure the pollutants in the air which may include nitrogen oxides, ammonia, ozone or particulate matter. Rather than just measuring the data, the company also has a citizen portal for making people aware of their surrounding air quality.
Aug. 26, 2019
Google Nest Hub Smart Display Launched in India at Rs 9,999
Google Nest Hub: Specs and Features The launch of Nest Hub falls in line with Google’s expansion plans from I/O and leaks from earlier in August. The highlight of the Nest Hub, as you can tell from the name, is themassive 7-inch displayappended to the Google Assistant-powered speaker. The display enables a number of new features and interactions, apart from answering your commands. It sports Voice Match for recognizing multiple voices but no Face Match due to the lack of a camera – which is a positive for privacy fanatics and not for those who would love to place video calls from their living room.
Aug. 26, 2019
Google Open-Sources Hand Tracking AI “MediaPipe” for Smartphones
Google has open-sourced an AI that is capable ofrecognizing hand shapesand motions in real-time earlier this week. This move by Google will help a lot of aspiring developers to implement gesture recognition capabilities to their app. MediaPipe is a cross-platform framework which can be implemented for building pipelines to process perceptual data of different formats(audio and video). This is made possible by applying machine learning techniques toidentify 21 3D keypointsof a hand from a single frame of an image.
Aug. 26, 2019
Huawei to Unveil Kirin 990 SoC on September 6 at IFA 2019
Kirin 990 SoC will be manufactured by Huawei-owned HiSilicon and will beproduced on TSMC’s 7nm EUV process(similar to therecently launchedExynos 9825 chipset) which means transistor density 20% higher than its predecessor. It also translates to improved power efficiency. If you’re wondering if the chipset will be based on the ARM architecture or not, well, it is going to feature the Cortex A77 CPU cores and Mali G-77 GPU. Huawei will have licensed the same prior to its blacklisting and it’s the latest from ARM, so it only makes sense for the Chinese giant to adopt it on their upcoming chipset.
Aug. 26, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 5G with Waterfall Screen, Snapdragon 855+ to Launch in September
The rumor mill has been buzzing with chatter about the next Vivo NEX smartphone for quite some time now. We have already seen real-life images of the device sporting the waterfall screen design, along with renders showing off a circular triple camera setup. Well, Vivo is now perking up the interest by officially revealing that the Vivo NEX 3 5G (yeah, that’s the official name) will launch in September. And what’s more intriguing is that Vivo’s product manager Li Xiang talked about how he cannot wait for September 1.
Aug. 26, 2019
Leaked PlayStation 5 Design Renders Look Insanely Cool
It’s a well known fact that Sony is working on the next iteration of its gaming console — the PlayStation 5, which the company says will bring massive upgrades over the existing PlayStation 4 line-up of consoles. However, the upgrades might be more than just internal hardware improvements as suggested by new design leaks of the PS5. According topatent drawings spottedby Lets Go Digital, the PS5 might feature a design that’s wildly different from anything we’ve seen from Sony’s consoles in the past.
Aug. 26, 2019
Lenovo Debuts Its Smart Home Portfolio in India
Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer Lenovo has today debuted its smart home portfolio in India, bringing a bunch of its connected devices to the country. This, Lenovo says, is“in line with its vision of driving intelligent transformation and ushering in an era of smart living.” The company has launched two smart devices: the Lenovo Smart Alarm Clock, and the Lenovo Smart Display. The Lenovo Smart Alarm Clock is designed to be a bedside smart clock for users in the country, offering voice and touch control on a small, 4-inch IPS LCD display.
Aug. 26, 2019
Lenovo K10 Note Expected to be Launched September 5 in India
Lenovo India has been sending out press invites for an event on September 5th. The invite doesn’t officially mention what to expect, but includes the hashtag‘KillerNote’, which may suggest that the company is looking to launch its next-gen mid-range phablet, the Lenovo K10 Note, in the country. There’s not a lot of info on the device at this stage, but online chatter seems to suggest it will be a re-branded Lenovo Z6 Youth that was launched in China a few months back.
Aug. 26, 2019
Madras High Court Rejects Plea to Mandate Linking of Social Media Accounts with Aadhaar
The Madras High Court has reportedly rejected the idea of linking social media accounts with government issued IDs such as Aadhaar. The court issued its ruling last week, saying that making Aadhaar mandatory to social media accounts or email IDs would violate the Supreme Court’s original ruling stating that Aadhaar is only mandatory for Government welfare schemes. The High Court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed last year that sought“linking of Aadhaar or any one of the Government authorized identity proof as mandatory for the purpose of authentication while obtaining any email or user account.
Aug. 26, 2019
Microsoft Opens Chromium Edge Bug Bounty Program; Rewards Up to $30000
Microsoft’s Chromium Edge browser has been in the works for a while now and the company has already pushed theChromium Edge browser in betaa while back. Now, the Redmond giant has opened up the bug bounty program for its brand spanking new browser, and is offering rewards of up to $30,000 to security researchers for reporting critical bugs in the software. The Microsoft Edge Bug Bounty Program, as it is named, is now inviting cybersecurity experts from around the globe to look for vulnerabilities in the browser and is offering rewards in the range of $1,000 to $30,000 based on how severe the bug is, and its potential impact on the browser and its users.
Aug. 26, 2019
Netflix Testing ‘Collections’ Curated by Humans Rather Than Algorithms
Netflix is testing a new‘Collections’section that the company hopes will help users find TV shows and movies that they’ll like. Curated by humans rather than software algorithms, theCollectionscomprise of shows that are banded together based on their genre, tone, story line and character traits, rather than just standard recommendations based on the viewing history of users.Image Courtesy: Jeff Higgins (@ItsJeffHiggins) Believed to gave been spotted first by Twitter user, Jeff Higgins(@ItsJeffHiggins), Collections is currently being tested with select users in the US.
Aug. 26, 2019
OnePlus TV Rumored to Ship With Android 9 Pie, MediaTek MT5670 SoC, 3GB RAM
OnePlus hasalready confirmedsome of the key info about its upcoming smart TV ahead of itslaunch on September 26, but an apparent leak has now seemingly revealed even more details about the device, which will be first available in India before being rolled out internationally. As can be seen from what seems to be a screenshot from the Google Play Developer Console, the OnePlus TV – codenamed‘Dosa’– will be powered by the MediaTek MT5670 SoC, which comes with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU clocked at 1.
Aug. 26, 2019
Realme 5, 5 Pro to Get Bootloader Unlocking Next Month; Will Soon be Available Offline
In the latest episode of#AskMadhavon YouTube, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth, has answered a few interesting questions regarding the company’snewly-launched smartphones, theRealme 5and5 Pro. First off, Sheth said that the official bootloader unlocking option will be made available within a month, which means users should expect to see that some time in September. Sheth also said that the company will soon roll out an update to add a new ‘screen-on time’ menu item to the phones’ battery usage details, enabling users to see how long their device has been in use.
Aug. 26, 2019
Leaked Huawei Mate 30 Pro Poster Surfaces Ahead of Launch
Of recent, Huawei has been launching smartphones with unique designs and capabilities. Be it theMate 20 ProorP30 Pro, the company places a ton of focus on camera prowess. The former had quite a powerful square camera module, whereas the latter ushered the era of superior zooming capabilities earlier this year. Well, the Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro launch is right around the corner and a leaked poster today found its way online, giving us a good look at some of the key design elements.
Aug. 26, 2019
Asus ROG G703GXR Review: What Can’t This Thing Do!?
Design and Build All of those good looks carry on when the lid is opened, as long as you can forgive Asus for the huge bezels on this thing. Still, the black of the laptop, with silver accents looks nice, the keyboard is well laid out, with the macro keys on the top instead of the side, which I like, and a trackpad that’s big enough. Plus, I also really like the power button — it’s just different from most other laptops and it looks cool.
Aug. 25, 2019
All PUBG Building Names in Erangel Map You Should Know
Communicating with your teammates through voice chat is one of the crucial factors for coordinating the squad and making an action plan to combat the enemies in anymultiplayer gameand PUBG Mobile, the popularbattle royale gameright now on Android and iOS is no exception. But, have you ever wondered if you could call out the location of enemies without marking the location with the infamous “Enemies Ahead” chat command or shouting the color and direction of the building?
Aug. 25, 2019
Apple Card Should Be Kept Away from Leather or Denim, Warns Apple
Apple Card, the premium credit card made of titanium by Apple in partnership with Goldman Sachs waslaunched for all US customersearlier this week. The Cupertino giant has added asupport pagethat provides guidelines on how you’re supposed to clean your Apple Card if you have one. The white finish that you see on the outer surface is made possible through amulti-layer coating processon top of titanium base and if your Apple Card comes in contact with hard surfaces, you’re more likely to get the coating damaged ruining the aesthetics of the card.
Aug. 25, 2019
China Now Has a Robot Traffic Police Force
China has taken its expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence to the next level by deploying traffic robots in the real world. Yes, if you’re living in Northern China, you would probably be caught by robots for overspeeding on the roads next time. These traffic robots are made possible by the combined application of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Laser-Based Navigation. The Handan Public Security Bureau in Northern China deployed three types of traffic robots earlier this week.
Aug. 25, 2019
Cybershoes Lets You Interact with VR Games Without Leaving Your Chair
VR Gaming is gradually becoming mainstream, thanks to major VR companies putting in a tremendous amount of research and development for making the platform much less compact and enjoyable, reducing players getting a feeling of being involved in something that belongs to a sci-fi movie. To enhance the VR gaming experience, there is a gadget named Cybershoes that lets you interact with the game, for real. On a first glance, these will look like a pair of cheap sandals but trust me, appearances can be really deceptive.
Aug. 25, 2019
Google Assistant is Still Smarter than Alexa and Siri: Study
A recent study conducted by Loup Ventures has given some insights on the performance and efficiency of popular virtual assistants Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. From the study results, it looks like Amazon’s Alexa is not as smart as you think. The study was conducted by asking all the three digital assistants800 questions each. Google Assistant managed to provide correct answers to 93% of the questions while Siri stood at 83% and Alexa managed to score 80%.
Aug. 25, 2019
How to Install Google Camera (Gcam Mod) on Mi A3
Xiaomi recently expanded its Android One portfoliowith the launch of the Mi A3 in India, offering users an AMOLED display, triple cameras, and a pure Android experience out-of-the-box. The smartphone comes with a 48MP primary sensor and Xiaomi’s stock camera app to present you a myriad of features, but we all know that Google Camera mods are popular for a reason. They just capture better pictures, with more details and enhanced dynamic range when compared to the stock camera app.
Aug. 25, 2019
Missing Daughter Reunites With Father, Thanks to Google Maps
While technology is being constantly criticized for being misused by people, it also has a lot of potential positive use cases. Google Maps, the first choice of anyone using maps in India, has played an important role in finding and reuniting a daughter with her father. According to thereport, the12-year old daughter had allegedly gone missing in Delhi. She had taken an e-rickshaw on March 21, the day of Holi, says the police.
Aug. 25, 2019
Smart Mute is a Chrome Extension That Plays Audio from One Tab at a Time
Getting bombarded with a lot of audio output from multiple tabs can be often frustrating especially when you’re watching something that interests you. The sources of these multiple audio outputs are increasing day by day, thanks to smarter pop-up advertisements and inline video players that are taking over a lot of news blogs out there. Well, you can now eliminate all the unwanted audio by installing a Chrome Extension named Smart Mute.
Aug. 25, 2019
Tesla Now Lets You Rent Solar Panels in the US
Tesla is making it easier to utilize solar energy which has the potential to meet the electricity needs of people effectively saving them a lot of money on electricity bills. The company has rolled outa rental program that will let you rent solar roofsfor prices as low as $65 per month. The mid-sized and large panels will cost you $130 and $195 respectively. Also, these monthly rental prices include the costs for the panels, all essential hardware, installation, support, and maintenance.
Aug. 25, 2019
Websites Can Still Detect If You’re Using Incognito Mode in Google Chrome
One of the major improvements introduced withGoogle Chrome 76was that the browser won’t let websites know if the user is browsing on incognito mode. Well, you could still get detected if you’re using incognito mode by these two new methods discussed in this article. To achieve the above-mentioned “fix”, Google reportedly started using a “transient memory filesystem” that gets wiped whenever the user terminates a session. The first method involvesdetecting the incognito mode through filesystem quotas.
Aug. 24, 2019
This Chrome Extension Makes Replying to Emails Super Easy
Emails have evolved to be one of the primary sources of communication for businesses over the past decade. It helps people reach out to brands, schedule meetings, stay organized, and boosts their productivity. Despite all those advantages, maintaining a zero unread inbox can be quite tiresome as it takes a lot of time to check and reply to emails. Here is how a Chrome extension named Reply Ninja, which makes replying to email super easy.
Aug. 24, 2019
Apple Justifies iPhone’s Battery Warning After Unauthorized Battery Replacements
Remember Apple sending out scary service notifications to iPhone users that essentiallydisabled battery health statusafter a third-party battery replacement is made? It was all an attempt to protect users, according to Apple. The Cupertino giant has opened up toThe Vergeregarding why it has made such decisions to send out alarming notifications. It appears like the company does not want to take any chances risking the safety of its users.“We take the safety of our customers very seriously and want to make sure any battery replacement is done properly,”said an Apple spokesperson.
Aug. 24, 2019
11 Exciting Smartphones Launching in September
It is that time of the year again – companies gearing up for the launch of their flagship smartphone offerings in the market. Every year, we eagerly wait for September to witness new innovative features popular brands have developed to offer their customers. To make it easier for you guys to keep track of the upcoming smartphone launches, we have compiled a list of smartphones which are either officially confirmed or expected to be launched in September.
Aug. 24, 2019
Facebook Simplifies Privacy Settings on Groups
Social media giant Facebook seems to care much about user privacy these days which might be an attempt to bring back trust to its userbase after going through a lot ofprivacy-oriented controversiesand allegations. Earlier this week, the company had made it easy for admins and group members to identify and understand the privacy settings implemented in a group. With the new update, there will be just two kinds of groups –PublicandPrivate.
Aug. 24, 2019
Google’s College Search Feature Gets Updated to Support 2-Year Colleges
Confused about choosing a college? Don’t worry, Google has you covered. Google had had acollege search featurefor quite some time now but it was limited to 4-year colleges, and well, the company hasnow updated the featureto support 2-year colleges and show more in-depth details and insights including knowledge graphs will be shown whenever you’re browsing on mobile. The information shown includes important details like the programs offered and the total cost of the course inclusive of books.
Aug. 24, 2019
The World’s Largest Electric Vehicle Doesn’t Need to Be Charged at All
If you own an electric vehicle, it is highly likely that you will have to take your vehicle to a nearby charging station at least once a week. The frequency of charging your electric vehicle obviously depends on your usage but you just can’t skip charging your EV expecting it to be magically charged. Well, the largest electric vehicle in the world does just that. The world’s largest electric vehicle is a110-ton dump trucknamed Elektro Dumper which is being operated in a quarry in Biel, Switzerland.
Aug. 24, 2019
This App Will Let You Perform a Health Checkup in 30 Seconds
Keeping the increased number of smartphone users in mind, researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an app that will allow people to check and monitor their health right from their smartphones. The app is named Anura and itcollects and generates information from a user’s facein less than a minute. All you have to do is show your face to the app for 30 seconds and the app will come up with significant information about you.
Aug. 24, 2019
This Chrome Extension Lets You View Websites Without Clicking on Them
Finding the exact information you’re looking for can be quite tricky since it involves going through a lot of websites. Usually, when I finally arrive at the piece of information I have been hunting for, I often tend to end up with a lot of open tabs on the browser which looks quite unappealing to me. To solve this issue, there is a Chrome extension named URL Render that lets you preview webpages so that you can stop forcing yourself from clicking on “Open link in new tab”.
Aug. 24, 2019
Everything to Know About Chrome’s Upcoming Tab Grouping Feature
Google has been working on the tabs grouping feature for quite a while now. In-fact, reports cameback in Novemberlast year stating Google will add support for tab groups. The feature now appears to be getting more close to release as more abilities are being added for Tab Groups in Chrome’s Canary channel. If you’re not aware, Tab groups is the feature that allows users to add similar tabs to groups for quicker access and identification.
Aug. 23, 2019
4 Excellent Reasons to Start Using a VPN Today
A VPN or virtual private network is service that allows you to create a secure and private connection from a device to the network. Just think of it as an online service you use to hide your digital footprints by masking your real IP address and encrypting your Internet traffic. Thanks to the regulation of internet by governments around the world and cyber-attacks by nefarious online elements, VPN has become the need of the hour.
Aug. 23, 2019
[UPDATE: Launched in India] Motorola One Action With 21:9 Screen; 117-Degree Action Camera Launched
UPDATE [23 August, 12:30 PM] – Just a week after the global launch of the Motorola One Action, the company has today brought its latest Android One smartphone to India. You can check out its specification details down below, but the device has been pricedat Rs. 13,999for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It will be available in 2 color variants – Denim Blue and Pearl White with sale kicking off from August 30 exclusively on Flipkart.
Aug. 23, 2019
You Can Now Copy Text from Images in Google Photos
Google is actively implementing new features in Google Photos, thanks to the software giant’s expertise in AI. The company has been playing around with AI in the photos we have backed up to the cloud by automatically generating Albums, Movies, Collages, and Animations. Amidst all these fancy features, Google has silently started rolling out a useful update to its Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology that will allow you tocopy, search, and translate textin images straight from Google Photos app.
Aug. 23, 2019
New OnePlus Phone With Huge Circular Camera Cutout Leaks
OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to officially be unveiled sometime later this year. And while we’ve been mulling over the changes OnePlus will debut in its next premium flagship, a new OnePlus smartphone with a huge design change has popped up online. Thanks to well-known leaker Evan Blass, we have gotten a look at a new OnePlus smartphone design – something which hasn’t been launched or teased until date. Blass has nowshared a trio of renders, all carrying a circular camera bumpbut with a different fill type for cameras in each.
Aug. 23, 2019
OnePlus TV Confirmed to Feature QLED Display, Android TV and More
After establishing its brand identity as the true flagship smartphone killer, OnePlus is now looking to diversify its portfolio and disrupt the smart TV segment in India. There has been a lot of speculation about exactly what OnePlus plans to present us with the OnePlus TV, whose name and logo wasconfirmedearlier this month. Well, OnePlus has now itself started to tease key features, along with confirmation coming from CEO Pete Lau himself.
Aug. 23, 2019
Redmi Note 8 to Arrive with Liquid Cooling, Bigger Battery, and More
Redmi Note 8 series is scheduled to launch on August 29 in China. The company hasalready confirmedthat its upcoming budget offering will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G90T gaming-centric chipset. Now, in the days leading up to the launch, Redmi has started teasing more details about the Note 8 lineup. First off, Redmi has uploaded official renders for the Redmi Note 8 on Weibo. The image you see above is one of the bunch and you can check out all other rendersright here.
Aug. 23, 2019
Samsung OneUI 2.0 Based on Android 10 Leaked in Hands-on Video
Android 10 seems to be the buzz of the town today. After Nokiaofficially announcedwhen its smartphone lineup will receive the newest update, a lengthy video showing off Android 10-based OneUI 2.0 build has surfaced online. It gives us a quick look at some of the key changes such as redesigned UI elements, new gestures, and other new settingsthat may be coming to Samsung phones really soon. The Android 10-based OneUI 2.
Aug. 23, 2019
This is When Your Nokia Smartphone Will Get the Android 10 Update
Android 10 is now official. Yes, Google has nixed its well-known dessert naming scheme with Android Q and is simply calling itAndroid 10. Well, the news came as a surprise to many but HMD global decided to sweeten the deal by announcing when the portfolio of Nokia phones is going to get the next iteration of Android. Nokia phones are part of the Android One program, if you didn’t already know, thus, we expect them to be one of the first few smartphones to receive new Android builds.
Aug. 23, 2019
Android Q is Official, Will be Called Android 10
We had eagerly been waiting on Google to announce which dessert it has chosen as the official name for the next iteration of Android, i.eAndroid Q. And well, it may come as a shocker to many but it didn’t pick any this time around. Google today took to itsofficial blog postto reveal thatAndroid Q will officially be called Android 10. Google has decided to finally put an end to the tradition of naming its Android releases after sweet desserts.
Aug. 22, 2019
Airtel to Launch XStream Smart Box, XStream Smart Stick Soon
Airtel TV was recently rebranded to Airtel XStream. The Airtel TV app, which allows you to stream live TV, movies, and shows on the move, was the first to be updated with the new branding. But, the company is now gearing up to unveil a smart box and smart stick with the new XStream branding. Airtel XStream app is designed to offer an enhanced Live TV viewing experience, with no lag and buffering.
Aug. 22, 2019
Dell Refreshes XPS, Inspiron, Vostro PCs With Intel’s 10-gen Core Processors
The models that are getting the new 10-gen Core processors include the XPS 13-series that will now be powered by up to a Core-i7 hexa-core chip. It will also have Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, thanks to the new Killer AX1650 (2×2) built on Intel technology. In addition, the XPS 13 2-in-1 that was announced earlier this year, is also now available for purchase. It is the world’s first Project Athena-verified laptop available with the new10nm Ice Lake processors, announced earlier this month.
Aug. 22, 2019
Google Nest Mini Might Launch This Fall
Well, if you’ve been waiting for an upgrade to your Home Mini, Google might have something planned for you this fall. According to a report from 9to5Google, the new device will be launched as the Nest Mini, thanks to Google consolidating its smart-devices line up under the Nest brand. The report also claims that the Nest Mini, which is basically the 2nd-gen Google Home Mini, will pack in better sound (that was expected), a built-in wall mount (that wasnotexpected), and a 3.
Aug. 22, 2019
Google Officially Announces New Play Store Material Redesign
The Play Store’s Material redesign has been rolling out globally for users over the last week, and now, the company has officially announced the new redesign on the Android Developers’ blog, along with some key highlights. According to the official post, the Play Store’s redesign is aimed at providing a“cleaner, more premium store that improves app discovery and accessibility for our diverse set of users.” The new design moves the Play Store from its old combination of green-and-white to an almost completely white colour scheme which definitely looks cleaner than before.
Aug. 22, 2019
Grab Galaxy Note 10 Cut-out Wallpapers from the Galaxy Store
Inclination towards wallpapers that employ the punch-hole in creative ways started with the launch of the Galaxy S10 lineup last year. We ourselves created a collection ofwallpapers for the Galaxy S10, but it looks Samsung now itself understands what the users would go looking for after the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 with a centred punch-hole design. Thus, it has made available a dedicated cut-out wallpaper section in the Galaxy Store.
Aug. 22, 2019
Here’s How You Can Get Ubisoft’s “For Honor” for Free
If you’re a gamer, this is a deal you can’t, rather shouldn’t, miss out on. Ubisoft, the Parisian game developer, is currently offering its action game “For Honor” for free on the Ubisoft store. If you already have the game, great, but if you don’t, here’s how you can avail the offer: Note that the developer is offering the Standard Edition of the game for free. Other editions, including the Starter Edition, Marching Fire Edition, and the Complete Edition are on sale by 50% instead.
Aug. 22, 2019
Honor Launches Snap-on Gamepad Accessory at Gamescom 2019
The Honor Gamepad, as you can see in the image above, boasts a black and yellow color scheme that’s more reminiscent of Realme’s brand instead of Honor. It sports a physical joystick, 4 D-Pad buttons, a shoulder button for shooting or aiming, and an extra button. And well, there’s only a single Gamepad and it connects to one side of your device. The Gamepad is compatible with some of the most popular games, but you’ll have the option for mapping keys differently if you desire.
Aug. 22, 2019
Intel Unveils 10th-Gen ‘Comet Lake’ 14nm Laptop CPUs with LPDDR4X Support
Intel on Wednesday introduced eight 10th-generation Core processors for laptops, ultrabooks and convertibles.Codenamed‘Comet Lake’, the processors are based on Intel’s existing14nm Skylake CPU architectureand, have sub-15W TDPs. The lineup includes Intel’s first hexa-core processor in the U-series, while the Y-series chips come with up to four cores. While the former is configurable up to 25W for maximum performance, the latter can be configured down to 4.5W (fanless) for increased efficiency.
Aug. 22, 2019
Leaked iPhone 11 Case Renders Hint at Apple Pencil Support
The iPhone 11 lineup islaunchingnext month and the rumor mill is ablaze with chatter about the upcoming iPhones, but we never expected it to support the Apple Pencil. The analysts, followed by case makers, have sparked rumors that the iPhone 11 will launch with a smaller new Apple Pencil. Citi Research was the first one to predict that iPhone 11 would pack stylus support and we’ll witnessthe launch of a smaller Apple Pencil.
Aug. 22, 2019
PUBG PC Adds Dynamic Weather and Destructible Items
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, popularly known as PUBG, has been making meaningful changes to the game to rival the popularity of Fortnite andApex Legends. Well, we have already seen a revamped Erangel make its debut with Season 4: Aftermath, but PUBG is now adding one of the most-requested features. Dynamic Weather. Yeah, you will soon be faced with different weather conditions instead of the usual sunny conditions that prevail on the isle of Erangel.
Aug. 22, 2019
Mi Band 5 is in Development; Expected to Launch Next Year, Says Huami CEO
The next installment in Xiaomi’s budget-oriented Mi Band fitness trackers in already in the works. That’s according to the CEO of Huami, the Chinese tech company that designs and develops Xiaomi’s wearable devices. Speaking to investors at the company’s Q2 earnings call earlier this week, Huang Wang said that the Mi Band 5 is already in development and, is expected to be launched next year. According to Wang,“we do not have a fixed time when we are going to launch Mi-Band 5.
Aug. 22, 2019
New Microsoft Edge Bounty Program Offers Rewards for Security Researchers
Just days afterreleasing the first public betaof theChromium-powered Edge browser, Microsoft has announced the launch of theMicrosoft Edge Insider Bounty Programwith rewards of up to $30,000 for cyber-security researchers who can find vulnerabilities in the Dev and Beta channels of the software. In an official post, the company said:“The goal of the Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Insider Bounty Program is to uncover vulnerabilities that are unique to the next Microsoft Edge which have a direct and demonstrable impact on the security of our customers”.
Aug. 22, 2019
Nokia 9.1 PureView With 5 Cameras to be Unveiled at IFA 2019 Next Month
HMD Global has confirmed that it willunveil its next-gen Nokia smartphones at the upcoming IFA trade show, to be held from September 6-11 in Berlin, Germany. While the company didn’t reveal what exactly to expect, the 15-second video embedded in the post seems to indicate that a number of different devices, ranging from smartphones to feature phones, may be in the offing. Most interestingly, the video features a silhouette of what seems to be the company’s 2nd-gen PureView flagship,rumored to be named the Nokia 9.
Aug. 22, 2019
Pixel 4 Shown off in Full in New Video
The Pixel 4 is a little over a month away from being officially announced by Google, and all thehype, theleaks(bothofficialandotherwise) have been building up over the past few months. Well, now, we have a video showing the Pixel 4 in all its glory (and all its expected colour options) courtesy of Waqar Khan. The video shows off the Pixel 4 with its new back design that ditches the dual-tone colours of the past Pixel devices (and looks pretty great, actually).
Aug. 22, 2019
World’s First Interactive AR Music Video Released on Instagram Stories
Academy Award-winning artist and producer, Mark Ronson, teamed up with Sony Music to create what is said to be the world’s first purpose-designed, interactive music video for Instagram Stories, using real-time AR effects. Called‘Pieces of Us’, the track is from the latest album of musician King Princess called Late Night Feelings. It was developed using Facebook’s newly-launched Spark AR and reportedly, used zero post-production. You can watch ithere. In a press release, Sony said that the video, which was shot entirely on smartphones, will be cut up and rolled out over a number of stories on Ronson and King Princess’ Instagram, and fans can contribute to the process by taking part in polls, reacting to questions and using the new AR filters into their own Stories.
Aug. 22, 2019
Marvel’s Avengers Official Gameplay Footage Released at Gamescom 2019
The game starts thereafter, with the remaining heroes reassembling five years later to save the world from evil and avenge the death of their beloved friend. Overall, the action looks exciting, and it’s exactly what you’d expect from a game with this budget. While diehard fans will no doubt love to get their hands on this title, it should also offer of plenty of fun to anybody remotely interested in the marvel universe.
Aug. 21, 2019
Moto Razr 2019 With Folding Display May Launch for €1,500 in Europe This Fall
As can be seen from the concept renders byYanko Design, the device will fold much the same way as regular clamshells phones, but with a folding display that stretches from top to bottom, replacing the physical keypad on standard clamshell devices. As is to be expected, it will convert into a standard smartphone when flipped open. Much like the beloved Razrs of yore, it is also said to have a smaller screen on the outside to show notifications and status icons.
Aug. 21, 2019
Bose Launches ‘Noise Cancelling Headphones 700’ in India, Priced at Rs. 34,500
Bose has launched its latest noise cancelling headphones in India just a few weeks after its official unveiling. The‘Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700’replaces the QuietComfort 35 II and comes with Bluetooth support for wireless connectivity. The device features a refreshed design that includes a stainless-steel build and streamlined controls. WhileGoogle Assistant and Amazon Alexa are both built-in, users will also be able to access Siri on their Apple devices through the new headset.
Aug. 21, 2019
Chromium-based Microsoft Edge Browser is Now in Beta
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Microsoft has beentesting preview buildsfor the Chromium-based Edge browser for quite some time now. Well, it now seems like Microsoft is confident in the stability and features it has baked into their browser as Edge is now open for beta testing by everyone. Chromium-based Edge browser has been available in Canary and Developer channels for quite a long time, but we now finally have a beta channel for the browser as well.
Aug. 21, 2019
Direct Messaging on YouTube Shutting Down on September 18
YouTube is shutting down its direct messaging service from September 18. The announcement was made Tuesday by a Google employee on the company’sofficial support pages, but she didn’t seem to cite any particular reason for the decision. According to Googler Hazel:“We’re constantly reevaluating our priorities and have decided to discontinue YouTube’s native direct messaging feature while we focus on improving public conversations”. Direct Messaging on YouTube is yet another feature that now seems destined for the graveyard, alongside many other services from Google, including, most notably, Google+,Google Allo,Google Trips, and Reader.
Aug. 21, 2019
Facebook Finally Brings “Clear History” Option That Was Announced Last Year
Almost a year and a half afterannouncing a‘Clear History’optionat the annual F8 developer conference last year, Facebook isfinally starting to roll out the featureto users in select markets. In an official blog post on Tuesday, the company said that the promised functionality is now rolling out in Ireland, South Korea and Spain, with a full global roll-out expected‘over the coming months’. The feature, which will allow users toerase all info that the company collected about them from other websites, will be part of a new section called‘Off-Facebook Activity’that the company says will“let you see a summary of the apps and websites that send us information about your activity”.
Aug. 21, 2019
Google Duo’s Low Light Mode Will Let You Make Video Calls in the Dark
Google is putting in a lot of efforts to make its video calling app, Google Duo the first choice among people. While every other social media platform has a video call option these days, Google Duo could now stand out with its new mode that essentially lets you make avideo call in dark environments. With the latest update, Google has added a“Low Light Mode”which makes a significant improvement in the visibility of the person in the other end.
Aug. 21, 2019
How to Install Google Camera (GCam) on Realme 5 Pro
Realme 5 Pro has been launchedwith a bang in India and it’s going to take on Mi A3 and other Redmi devices with its quad-camera setup. While Realme 5 Pro is equipped with 48MP primary camera sensor, ultra-wide lens, depth sensor, and macro lens, we all know that the camera software isn’t able to take advantage of the hardware. In fact, Google’s camera mod or Gcam just takes better photos in any lighting condition.
Aug. 21, 2019
Intel Unveils its First Artificial Intelligence Chip; Codenamed Spring Hill
Intel has worked on two AI processors, namely NNP-T (codenamed Spring Crest) and the NNP-I (codenamed Spring Hill) to make it possible for users to process data at scale. The former is built from the ground up to help train a neural network as fast as possible while keeping in check the power budget. But, we are more interested in the latter as Nervana NNP-I (Spring Hill) processor is designed to handle data center workloads.
Aug. 21, 2019
Mi A3 with 720p AMOLED, Snapdragon 665 Launched at Rs. 12,999
After unveiling thefirst flagship smartphoneunder its Redmi brand, Xiaomi is today back with yet another smartphone. This one under its own brand name to expand on one of its most popular smartphone series. The Android One-backed Mi A series. Yes, the Mi A3 has finally launched in India with an AMOLED display, a powerful new Snapdragon chipset, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and triple cameras on board. Mi A3: Price and Availability
Aug. 21, 2019
MIUI 11 May Allow Xiao AI Voice Assistant to Answer Calls for You
The next major MIUI software update is right around the corner. Xiaomi is expected to start the official rollout of MIUI 11 next month in September with a myriad of features we’ve beenhearing aboutfor months now. Details for many new MIUI 11 features has made its way online in recent weeks, but the one leaked today appears to be the most interesting of the lot. Xiaomi may belooking to introduce a Google Duplex-style calling feature, where its AI assistant will be able to answer calls for you.
Aug. 21, 2019
Recovery Toolbox for DBF: Repair Corrupted FoxPro Databases
dBase was one of the first database management software which worked flawlessly and hence became quite popular. The service saves its files in the “.dbf” format and it’s widely used in applications that need a simple format to save structured data. However, although these .dbf files are useful they are not error-free. Mishandling of DBF files or a simple crash can result in file corruption which leads to loss of important data.
Aug. 21, 2019
Official Redmi TV Render Shows Thin Bezels, Possible Camera Housing
Just over a week beforeunveiling the Redmi TV on August 29, Xiaomi has shared an official image of the upcoming device, giving us a definitive look at its design. The image shows what seems to be a standard flat panel TV with thin bezels surrounding the display, and a prominent‘Redmi’branding on the bottom bezel. The image further reveals a small, protruding part just below the branding, with online speculations suggesting thatit might house a camera to facilitate face unlock and video chats.
Aug. 21, 2019
OnePlus TV to Launch on September 26; Coming First to India
Confirmingrecent rumors, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has announced that theOnePlus TV will be officially unveiled on September 26. He also saidit will be available first in India, something he had hinted at in an interview last year. In a post on the company’ official forums, Lau said that the decision to launch the OnePlus TV lineup in India follows the company’s stellar success in the country over the past six years.
Aug. 21, 2019
Oppo Reno 2 Confirmed to Arrive With Snapdragon 730G, Quad Cameras
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is one of themost desirable flagship smartphonesthat I have had the chance to get my hands on this year. Now, Oppo Reno 2 is set to arrive in India next week on August 28 with the same bezel-less design, shark-fin pop-up camera, and quad-cameras in tow. The internals specs of the Reno 2 had been shrouded in mystery, but it has now been confirmed that it will be powered by theSnapdragon 730Gchipset.
Aug. 21, 2019
Realme 5 Pro vs Realme 3 Pro: What’s Different?
The pace at which new technologies and innovations are being introduced in the market, smartphone update cycles are shortening by the day. It hasn’t been long since Realme 3 Pro was the smartphone we compared to the budget king,Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, I now have its successor –Realme 5 Pro– in my hands and it’s packing upgrades that only make sense in the short run. Realme 5 Pro features the same dewdrop notch display, same polycarbonate build with a new gradient pattern, same software and more.
Aug. 21, 2019
Realme 5 Snapdragon 665 Benchmarks and Gaming Performance
Realme todaymade the leapfrom dual-camera phones straight to quad-cameras. The Chinese giant not only launched its first-ever set of quad-camera phones but also gave users the most affordable quad-camera phone. Yes, Realme 5 is the cheapest device to feature four rear cameras but that’s not all. It’s also the first smartphone to debut with Snapdragon 665 chipset in tow. Snapdragon 665, as the name should tell, is a minorupgrade over the uber-popular Snapdragon 660 chipsetthat powers theRedmi Note 7S.
Aug. 21, 2019
Apple Music Launches ‘Shazam Discovery Top 50’ Chart to Highlight New Artists
According to Apple,“The ranked songs are all at different points in their individual lifecycle and the majority of artists represented are emerging and up-and-coming. All are experiencing a level of momentum indicative of future potential of hitting the top of Shazam’s Charts, and show any or all of the following patterns: moving quickly through Shazam’s charts, growing rapidly, steadily and/or geographically”. While there’s no exact word on how exactly the list is compiled, Apple says that it uses“Shazam’s proprietary algorithms (to offer) a unique predictive view on rising artists and reacting tracks to Apple Music subscribers”.
Aug. 21, 2019
Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro Launch Confirmed for August 29 in China
Redmi spun-off from its parent Xiaomi earlier this year to pitch itself as the affordable brand among the two. The company has since been on a product unveiling spree and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. The Redmi K20 flagship and RedmiBook are being followed by the much-anticipated Redmi TV launch next week, which is also when the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro will be introduced to the world.
Aug. 21, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Pro Powered by Helio G90T, Confirms MediaTek
Redmiannounced todaythat its much-anticipated Redmi Note 8 budget lineup will officially be unveiled on August 29 in China. The teaser poster confirmed that it will boast a 64MP quad-camera module, but any information on the internal specs has been pretty scarce. Well, thanks to MediaTek, it has now been confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 Pro will be powered by the Helio G90T chipset. MediaTek took to itsofficial Weibo channeltoday to reiterate its partnership with Redmi, which Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jainfirst announcedat the Helio G90/ G90T India launch event.
Aug. 20, 2019
Apple Files Lawsuit Against Startup for Creating iPhone Emulator
Apple is taking strict legal actions against a company named Correllium for making an iPhone emulator. The Cupertino giant has filed a lawsuit for taking the virtual iPhone service down in Florida. Correllium’s virtual iPhone serviceallowed anyone to run Apple’s latest and greatest operating systems on PCas soon as they get released by paying Correllium. In case you’re wondering how the company managed to survive so far under the radar, they claimed their service to be a tool for helping hackers discover security flaws in the operating system.
Aug. 20, 2019
Alienware Aurora R9, Dell G5 Gaming PCs With Core-i9, RTX 2080 Launched at Gamescom 2019
Alienware Aurora R9 The most notable launch is the Alienware Aurora R9 desktop that brings the minimalist‘Legend’industrial design language to a smaller and more compact from-factor. According to the company, the design will help with better airflow inside the case, leading to lower temperatures overall. In terms of hardware, the Aurora R9 comes with up to Intel’s 9th-gen Core i9-9900K processor, up to 64GB of HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 RAM and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon 5700XT graphic cards.
Aug. 20, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 Enters Lunar Orbit; Landing Expected on September 7
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday announced that the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI) maneuver of its Chandrayaan 2 was completed successfully on August 20. The spacecraft will now undergo a series of‘orbit maneuvers’to enter its final orbit that passes over the lunar poles at a distance of about 100 km from the moon’s surface. ISRO also reassured observers that all systems in the Chandrayaan 2 are healthy. The spacecraft is being continuously monitored from the Mission Operations Complex (MOX) at ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru with support from Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) antennas at Bylalu, near the Karnataka capital.
Aug. 20, 2019
Disney+ Supported Platforms and Rollout Plans Revealed
Disney had earlier announced that itsupcoming streaming platform, Disney+, will launch November 12 in the US, but the company has now revealed that it will also be available in a number of international markets either on the same day as the US, or in the weeks following the US launch. In an official press release on Monday, the company said that the service will be rolled out in Canada and the Netherlands on November 12, and in Australia and New Zealand exactly a week later.
Aug. 20, 2019
Flipkart Ideas Feature Launched for Better Shopping and Discovery
Alongside the launch of itsnew video streaming servicelast week, a new Flipkart Ideas feature is also rolling out to users. It’s a curated section of content from popular brands and influencers to make it simpler for users to discover new products. Flipkart Ideas is designed to elevate your shopping experience by servinga feed of new products with testimonials from influencersin the form of videos, GIFs, images, stories, quizzes, and polls. The content is accompanied by product links and prices to provide a closer look at the products, which is meaningful engagement for the e-tailer and users.
Aug. 20, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Pre-orders Surpass 1.3 Million Units in South Korea
The Galaxy Note 10-series is apparently turning out to be every bit the success that Samsung was hoping it would be. According to reports out of South Korea on Wednesday, the company has revealed that pre-orders for the Note 10 and Note 10+ combined have already surpassed 1.3 million units in the country. The most popular model during the pre-order period was the 256GB Galaxy Note 10+ model in Aura Glow, said Samsung.
Aug. 20, 2019
Google Stops Sharing Network Data With Carriers Over Privacy Concerns
Google has reportedly shut down a popular network diagnostics service that shared anonymized data from Android devices with telecom companies, allowing them to detect weak spots in their network coverage and improve their services. According to the Reuters, the US tech giant shut down its‘Mobile Network Insights’service last April to prevent any further scrutiny from global privacy watchdogs and government regulators, many of whom arealready investigatingthe company for its allegedly questionable privacy practices.
Aug. 20, 2019
Graphene battery vs Lithium-ion Battery – Tech Explained
Almost every portable electronic device today – be it our smartphones or electric vehicles come packed with the widely used lithium-ion batteries. They hold a limited charge, are quite bulky, need charging often and have a modest lifespan. That’s why, researchers have been hard at work to usher the most talked about alternative to lithium-ion batteries, i.e graphene battery. Graphene batteries are said to be the absolute alternative to our current-gen lithium-ion batteries.
Aug. 20, 2019
Huawei Mate X to Ship With Kirin 990 SoC, P30 Pro’s Quad Cameras: Report
Less than a week after the launch of the Huawei Mate X waspushed back for the second time, a new report has revealed what seems to be the final tech specs of the much-awaited folding smartphone. According toNeowin, some of the key hardware in the upcoming device has been upgraded to newer and faster components since it wasfirst demoedat the MWC tech show in Barcelona earlier this year. As per the report, the Mate X will ship with Huawei’s unannounced HiSilicon Kirin 990 chipset that is also said to power the company’s upcoming flagship phablets, theMate 30 and Mate 30 Pro.
Aug. 20, 2019
Microsoft’s SMS Organizer is No Longer Limited to India
Microsoft has a variety of essential apps for Android and iOS, one of which is SMS Organizer, an app that was limited to India for a long time but has now expanded to other regions likeUS, UK, and Australia. Microsoft SMS Organizer is much more than your usul SMS app. It is a feature-rich application that has the potential to replace almost all the SMS apps out there. Once you install the application, the app will sort all the current messages into categories depending on the type of the message, thanks to machine learning algorithms.
Aug. 20, 2019
Need for Speed Heat GamePlay Trailer: Our Impressions
Ghost Games, the developer company behind Need for Speed, is finally bringing the heat in racing video games back with its latest Need for Speed Heat. The company unveiled the trailer of the game last week and it has now posted an almost4-minute long gameplay trailer. The trailer shows what to expect from the upcoming NFS Heat and to be honest, I’m quite impressed. It appears like the company has put in a lot of effort, as minute details like reflections and shadows are given more emphasis.
Aug. 20, 2019
Nvidia’s ‘GeForce Now’ Cloud Gaming Service Will Hit Android Soon
As part of its apparent attempts to compete withGoogle Stadia, Nvidia has announced that its‘GeForce Now’cloud-gaming service will be coming to mobiles in the form of a new Android app. In an official blog post on Monday, the company revealed that the Android app will first launch in beta on‘flagship devices from LG and Samsung’, before being rolled out more widely. Nvidia further claimed that the free public betafor the web versionofGeForce Nowhas already seen 30 million hours of gameplay from over 1,000 available games over the past several weeks.
Aug. 20, 2019
Possible Redmi Note 8 Pro Hands-on Image Reveals Quad Cameras
Xiaomi is working hard on its Redmi 8-series, which isexpected to be launched August 29alongside the Redmi TV. Only yesterday, reportsrevealed some of the key tech specsof what’s said to be the upcoming Redmi 8A, and now, a leaked hands-on image of what’s said to be the Redmi Note 8 Pro, has seemingly given us our first look at the upcoming smartphone. Believed to have been snapped during the filming of a promo video,the image shows the phone in a striking green color, and reveals that therear-facing quad-cameraswill be horizontally centered at the top rather than at the corner, in an apparent departure from how the device looked when it was certified by the FCC earlier.
Aug. 20, 2019
Realme 5 Pro and Realme 5 with Quad-Cameras, New Chipsets Launched in India
Ever since its inception last year, Realme has been playing catch with its arch-nemesis Redmi to grab a larger share of the Indian smartphone market. It has already drawn in over 9% of the budget users with its value-for-money offerings. Realme now attempts to one-up Redmi by launching its much-anticipated quad-camera smartphone lineup – the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro. Realme is looking to further disrupt the sub-Rs 10,000 and sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone category by offering a well-rounded package with a powerful processor, tall screen, and quad-cameras.
Aug. 20, 2019
‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ Multiplayer Gunfight Mode Hits PS4 August 23
The Alpha will includefive close-quarters maps, including two never-before-played locales: Docks and Speedball. The other maps will include Stack, King and Pine. In a press release,Sony saidthat unlike Modern Warfare’s core multiplayer experience,“Gunfight Mode will be all about adapting to unpredictable loadouts in intimate 2v2 maps”as part of a refreshing, intense contrast that will enrich the overall experience. Sony has also launched a gameplay trailer (see above) for the new 2v2 mode, which will be available for one weekend only, from August 23-25.
Aug. 20, 2019
Realme 5 Pro Snapdragon 712 Benchmarks and Gaming Performance
Realme’s first set of quad-camera smartphones, Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro today made theirmuch-awaited debutin India. The latter of the two phones, the Realme 5 Pro, is the successor to Realme 3 Pro that was launched just a few months ago. It comes as a minor upgrade on the internals front, being backed by the Snapdragon 712 chipset, but with a major camera upgrade – thanks to the four sensors onboard.
Aug. 20, 2019
Realme XT with 64MP Quad Camera to Arrive in September
One could say that Realme today kicked off the second phase of their assault against its arch-nemesis Redmi in India. The Chinese giant has justlaunchedtwo quad-camera phones, the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, to tackle the crowded budget segment. Both the devices are quite powerful, to say the least, but Realme caught us off-guard with the announcement of the name and launch details of its hotly-anticipated 64MP quad-camera smartphone.
Aug. 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Buds Tops Headphones Test; Apple AirPods Ranks 49th
A new report from a reputable US consumer media outlet seemingly bears out the notion thatApple’s AirPodsmaybe insanely popular among casual music listeners, but they’renot exactly the bestin terms of audio quality. In the latest Stereo Headphones test by Consumer Reports, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds were ranked atnumber one with 86 points, while Apple’s wireless earbuds ranked a lowly 49th with just 56 points. In its review, Consumer Reports described the Galaxy Buds as“one of the best-scoring portable Bluetooth headphones Consumer Reports has ever tested”with“true wireless design (and) exemplary audio quality packed into a pair of unobtrusive earpieces”.
Aug. 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Launched in India, Starting at Rs 69,999
Less than two weeks afterunveiling the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+at a glittering ceremony in New York, Samsung has launched the two devices in India. The devices are expected to go on sale in India from August 23. Both the models will be offered in Aura Black, Aura Glow and Aura White color options, while the Note 10 will also have an additional Aura Red color variant. While the Note 10 has beenpriced starting at Rs.
Aug. 20, 2019
Users in the US Can Now Report False Information on Instagram
Popular social media platform Instagram is striving hard to kick fake news and misinformation off its platform. TheFacebook-ownedcompany has added an option that will allow users to report posts that they think are fake. Thereported images will be fact-checked by professional fact-checkersfollowing International Fact-Checking Network’s Code of Principles. Once a reported image is fact-checked and found to be misleading or false, it will not get deleted from the platform. Instead, the reported image will not be visible on the Explore feed of Instagram and won’t make its way to Instagram hashtags.
Aug. 20, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 Real Life Images Teased, Shows WaterFall Screen Display
Chinese smartphone giant Vivo was one of the first manufacturers to go fully bezel-less by launching the Vivo Nex packing in apop-up selfie camera. There were rumors in the past claiming that the successor of theVivo Nex Dual Display Edition, the Vivo Nex 3 would come with100 percent screen-to-body ratiobut the latest teaser by the brand’s product manager Li Xiang hints that there would be more bezels than we would expect.
Aug. 20, 2019
Volta 2.0 Magnetic Cable: One Cable to Rule Them All
Every one of us owns multiple devices these days. I own two smartphones (an iPhone X and an Android), an iPad, a GoPro, and a Kindle. Whether you own these many devices or not, the point is that most of us travel with three or more devices that need to be constantly charged. Carrying separate charging cables for them creates a ton of clutter in the bag pack. The cables also create a trip hazard.
Aug. 20, 2019
Realme 5 Pro Camera Samples: Quad Cameras in Action!
Putting an end to its teasing spree, the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Prowent officialtoday in India with newer chipsets and quad-cameras in tow. The Chinese giant had built a lot of hype around the two smartphones and well, they kind of live up to it. Yeah, the chipsets are a notable upgrade this time around, but the major highlight of the Realme 5 series is the quad cameras. Realme 5 Pro: Camera Specs
Aug. 19, 2019
‘Fitbit Versa 2’ May Launch August 25 With Alexa, 4-day Battery and More
TheFitbit Versa 2 may be unveiled on August 25before going on sale September 15. That’s according to a listing onOLX Blugaria, which has apparently also revealed a few of the new features of the upcoming device. Believed to have been uncovered first byTizen Help, the massive leak also includes a series of live images that are said to be of the device itself, and of its retail packaging. According to the listing, the Versa 2 will ship with a number new features and functionalities as compared to the original Versa, which was released last year to generally positive reviews from the media and consumers alike.
Aug. 19, 2019
How to Edit, Annotate, and Merge PDF Files for Free with PDFBob
Edit, Annotate and Manage PDF Files using PDFBob PDFBob is an online PDF editing tool which is completely free to use. The software comes with several tools that not only let you edit and annotate PDF documents but also perform other actions such asmerging PDF files, enabling password protection of PDF files, attaching inline notes,and more. Another great thing about PDFBob is that since its an online tool, you don’t even need to install or update it on your laptop.
Aug. 19, 2019
Major Bluetooth Security Flaw Leaves Millions Vulnerable to Hackers
Cyber-security researchers havedetailedacritical Bluetooth vulnerability called KNOB(Key Negotiation Of Bluetooth) that they say can potentiallyallow hackers to intercept and manipulate a user’s communications. The vulnerability apparently affects any standard-compliant Bluetooth device, with the researchers claiming to have successfully carried out proof-of-concept attacks on more than 17 unique Bluetooth chips in 24 different devices from Intel, Apple, Lenovo, Qualcomm and more. According to the researchers:“We found and exploited a severe vulnerability in the Bluetooth specification that allows an attacker to break the security mechanisms of Bluetooth for any standard-compliant device.
Aug. 19, 2019
Nikon Celebrates World Photography Day With New Filmmakers Kit
A picture is worth a thousand words. Who would know it better than the multitude of professional photographers who toil to capture that perfect shot? Well, today is world photography day and Nikon is celebrating the occasion with the announcement of the Filmmakers Kit. Yeah, Nikon strives to make it simpler for content creators to pick the top-of-the-line camera in their portfolio along with all of the accessories. This kit will provide you theNikon Z6 mirrorless camera, which is coupled withNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens and NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.
Aug. 19, 2019
Oppo, Vivo And Xiaomi Join Hands to Launch Their Own AirDrop Alternative
Chinese giants Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi may compete for a larger chunk of the pie in the smartphone market, but they’ve now decided to partner up and build a new wireless file transfer protocol for its Android-backed devices. They are looking to rival Apple’s oh-so-popular AirDrop file-sharing feature. Called theInter-Transfer Alliance(upon translation), it will see the three aforementioned Chinese phone makers offer a new file transfer technology to its users. This will allow the users to send/ receive different types of files including photos, documents, audio files, zip files, videos, and others over Bluetooth.
Aug. 19, 2019
PhonePe Begins Door-to-Door KYC Verification Ahead of August 31 Deadline
PhonePe is reportedly starting an offline KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process for its users in the lead-up to the August 31 deadline. According to PhonePe CEO, Sameer Nigam, the company is planning to start conducting a door-to-door physical KYC of its customers with the help of its existing 8,000 agents who are working for the company to sign-up offline merchants on PhonePe. The developments come after a Supreme Court judgement last year, barring private companies from using Aadhaar-based eKYC following concerns over privacy and data security.
Aug. 19, 2019
Playboy Has Announced a Pair of Headphones
Continuing a string of confusing and weird decisions, including its decision to launch a cryptocurrency, Playboy has now announced a pair of headphones. Called the Playboy Audio Icon 1, the headphones have been priced at $149 and come with the promise of better comfort thanks to their“ultra-portable, lightweight, ergonomic design.”The company is also claiming that“Our ultra-premium distortion-free sound combined with our powerful rich bass offers a superior industry-leading High-fidelity listening experience.
Aug. 19, 2019
Redmi 8A Hands-on Images Reveal 5,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 439 SoC
Xiaomi is all set to launch its entry-level Redmi 8-series smartphones in China, and leaked hands-on images have now seemingly revealed what might be the most affordable device in the lineup. The handset, with model number M1908C3IC, was earlier rumored to be the Redmi 8, but latest reports now seem to suggest that it will most likely be marketed as the Redmi 8A. The device was recently listed on Chinese electronics certification agency, TENAA, revealing that it will feature a 6.
Aug. 19, 2019
Redmi Note 8 and Redmi TV Launch Confirmed for August 29
Xiaomi has finally put an end to theinsistent flowof rumors and leaks, confirming today the launch of its first-ever smart TV – the Redmi TV on August 29 in China. The Chinese giant will also use their stage to launch the much-awaited Redmi Note 8, possibly with a taller screen and 64MP camera sensor. The teaser for Redmi TV was shared by all prominent Xiaomi officials on Weibo, including CEO Lei Jun.
Aug. 19, 2019
This is Why Netflix Is Reluctant Towards Its Original Series These Days
Netflix, the synonym of premium video streaming platform, has changed the basic outlook and perspective of viewers in the way they watch movies and TV shows. While the platform has produced a lot oforiginal contentranging from 13 Reasons Why to Stranger Things, is Netflix gradually losing its shine? Let’s find out. According to a recentreport from The Verge,a lot of TV shows are getting canceled after a few seasons– Hemlock Grove, Seven Seconds, The Get Down, Everything Sucks, Lady Dynamite, and Girlboss to name a few.
Aug. 19, 2019
TikTok Tops App Store Downloads in July 2019
Of this, the largest number of TikTok installs, 41 per cent, came from India, followed by China with 10 per cent downloads. Meanwhile, other social media apps such as Instagram, Likee, and Snapchat rounded up the top five most downloaded apps for the month.Image courtesy: Sensor Tower Facebook was the most downloaded app overall with close to 56 million installs. Here too, India was leading in the app’s installs, accounting for 23 per cent, while Indonesia followed second at 11 per cent.
Aug. 19, 2019
ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 2080 Super Review: A Slightly Better, Slightly More Affordable RTX 2080
Nvidia’s Turing architecture packing GPUs are nothing new; the RTX series arrived last year. However, the company has since launched improved, slightly more affordable versions of its RTX graphics cards with the ‘Super’ moniker. We received the RTX 2080 Super to review a while back, and I’ve played a bunch of games and ran a couple of tests on it. So, if you’re wondering whether it’s worth upgrading to the RTX 2080 Super (Rs.
Aug. 19, 2019
Apple’s Safari May Soon Get Firefox-inspired Tracking Protection
The open-source WebKit browser engine, which powers Apple’s Safari web-browser, has announced a new privacy policy that blacklists a number of tracking practices it said were“harmful to users because they infringe on a user’s privacy without giving users the ability to identify, understand, consent to, or control them”. In anofficial blog post, the company announced that it is incorporating a number of new anti-tracking algorithms to block all known tracking practices that violate its new privacy policies.
Aug. 18, 2019
Toyota Partners with Preferred Networks to Build Helper Robots
Toyota has joined hands with Preferred Networks, an AI-based startup from Japan. The partnership is for developing service robots which are capable of assisting humans in day-to-day life. The main use-case of these robots is providing assistance in the field ofnursing and healthcare. These robots have a single-arm, a display, cameras, and wheels for seamless movement. Moreover, you get remote control capabilities with these robots. “Going forward toward our goal to develop service robots that better cater to the needs of our customers, we are excited by the prospect of collaborating in research and development with PFN, which boasts world-class intelligence technologies.
Aug. 18, 2019
DSLR Cameras Are Vulnerable to Attacks and Here is How You Can Stay Away from It
With the modern flaws and vulnerabilities in the field of cybersecurity, even DSLRs are not safe from attacks. Arecent reportfrom Check Point Research demonstrated how theymanaged to hijack a DSLR camera made by Canon. The report detailed how they were able to get into and make a Canon DSLR camera unfunctional. The process involvedexploiting the Wi-Fi and USB to take over the cameras. In case you’re wondering, yeah modern cameras come with support for Wi-Fi for seamless transfer of files and remotely controlling the camera using a smartphone.
Aug. 18, 2019
How to Force Dark Mode on Web Pages in Google Chrome
It is no wonder that Google is on a mission to embrace the dark mode as more and more Google apps are getting dark mode support in their latest updates. Chrome recently got the dark theme on all platforms and now, Google is bringing a feature that forces all the webpages out there to turn dark. Note: The feature is available on the stable version of Chrome in a more basic form under the name “Android web contents dark mode”.
Aug. 18, 2019
This Chrome Extension Replaces YouTube Thumbnails with a Frame in the Video
YouTube thumbnails act as a key factor for representing the content in a video. It helps the user decide whether the video is worth their time and in many cases, creators tend to exploit thumbnails by adding misleading images or reactions that have nothing to do with the video. We have all experienced that and it feels really annoying to be click baited which is why a developer created a Chrome extension that magically removes YouTube thumbnails.
Aug. 18, 2019
Mahaton Bottle is the World’s First Wireless Charging Self-Cleaning Water Bottle
With the availability of pure water getting more and more scarce, it is essential for everyone to seek methods to purify and replenish the available water. While almost everyone these days have an R.O water purifier at home, finding pure water at remote locations is one difficulty everyone faces. Well, not anymore. A US-based company has come up with a water bottle that purifies water. Mahaton Bottle is the first water bottle in the world to come with inbuilt purification capabilities.
Aug. 18, 2019
Pakistan Man Bribed AT&T Employees to Install Malware on Unlocked Smartphones
Cyber attacks are common in many companies but the ones with internal support get the most impact. It appears like few employees at AT&T – one of the leading mobile carriers in the US has been getting bribed from a Pakistani man to gain access to their computer network. Muhammad Fahd is accused of installing malware that allowed him to unlock and remove any device from the AT&T network. The report states that the man initially used to send IMEI numbers of phones that he was sure belonged to AT&T’s network.
Aug. 18, 2019
Teens Would Rather Trust YouTubers than Journalists: Survey
YouTube has evolved from being just a place to share cat and dog videos to a curated platform for sharing high-quality content in a variety of genres. Since the modern generation grew up watching the growth of YouTube, they tend to turn to YouTube for news rather than tuning in to reputed news agencies, suggests a new survey. The survey sponsored by SurveyMonkey was conducted by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization.
Aug. 18, 2019
These Smart Bangles Give an Electric Shock to Attackers
The safety of women is at stake every time they go out at night, especially in less crowded areas and roads. As a protective measure, a man from Hyderabad has come up with an innovative solution that he calls “smart bangle”. According to the man’sinterview with ANI, the basic concept of the smart bangle is that it produces an electric shock when the victim’s hand gets tilted. The smart bangle prototype has been developed by Gadi Harish and his friend Sai Teja.
Aug. 18, 2019
These Wireless Headphones from Buoq Double up as Speakers
Have you ever wanted a single device for playing all your music? To be honest, I have. Carrying a speaker, headphones, and wireless earphones might often consume a lot of space in your backpack. Well, not anymore. Meet Buoq Axis,a wireless headphone that can be used as a speaker. Buoq Axis has a solid build with sides made out of aluminum which means these headphones will hold up well even if you are a rough user.
Aug. 18, 2019
This AI Can Turn Your Selfies into Anime Characters
We have seen AI make us lookold, young, and even likevintage portraits. Now, AI is capable of doing something that anime fans always wanted. Making an anime character out of yourself. Yes, you will soon be able to generate anime characters from your selfies. Researchers from South Korea who work for NCSoft, a video game company has developed an AI that can generate anime avatars. To achieve this, they have created Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) that does all the hard lifting so that you can sit back and relax until the complex algorithms churn out your anime character.
Aug. 18, 2019
This App Makes Sharing Tweets on Instagram Much Simpler
Sharing tweets on other social media platforms have never been a seamless task. Usually, people either paste the link of tweets or upload a screenshot of the tweet. While these two methods are manageable, there exists an app called Tuigram that makes it much simpler to share any tweet on Twitter to Instagram. With Tuigram,you can share the tweet directly to your IG stories or as a separate post to your feed.
Aug. 18, 2019
LokiBot Malware Can Now Hide Its Source in Different File Formats
LokiBot is a popular malware that keeps getting updated with new features and capabilities. The latest update brings in a major feature that allows it to become more undetectable and stealthy. The new feature is the ability tohide the source codeof the malware inside files. This technique of hiding codes in other file formats is known as steganography and it is not limited to just image files and can be done on a variety of other file formats.
Aug. 18, 2019
5 New Features Coming to Twitter Soon
Popular micro-blogging website Twitter seems to have no plans of slowing down when it comes to adding new features. The social media giant recently rolled out anew redesignof its interface with improved dark mode and it appears like the social media giant is planning to establish an update streak with five new features in the pipeline: 1. Snooze Notifications It can be really annoying when you get flooded with a ton of notifications from Twitter at the wrong time.
Aug. 17, 2019
Free Streaming Service ‘Flipkart Videos’ Rolling Out for Some Android Users
Just over a week afterannouncing its plansto launch a free video streaming platform calledFlipkart Videos, the home-grown e-commerce firm has reportedly started rolling out the service on itsAndroid appfor some users, but there’s no word on when it might be available on iOS. The company has partnered with several content producers and media houses, including Viu, Dice Media, TVF, Arre and Voot, for its portfolio of curated video content for the platform.
Aug. 17, 2019
Galaxy Note 10’s Live Focus Videos are Actually Pretty Good
Earlier this month, Samsunglaunched the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+at its ‘Galaxy Unpacked’ event in New York, and the new phones come with someinteresting new features, including the Live Focus Videos that allow users to record videos with bokeh effects. We have the Note 10 and Note 10+ units here at work and we’ve been playing around with them a fair bit, so yeah, we checked out the Live Focus mode on the phones and I’m glad to inform you, it works pretty great and looks rather cool.
Aug. 17, 2019
The Huawei Mate 30 Might be Launched Just Before the iPhone 11 Hits Stores
The Mate 30 series of smartphones is on its way and from what leaks and rumors about the phones, especially about the Mate 30 Pro, tell us, it’s going to be an amazing device, both to look at, and in terms of what it offers. The only thing we haven’t really heard too much about is when Huawei might be launching the device. Well, it looks like the Chinese giant is taking the fight straight to Apple this time around, since new reports from Tech Garage claim that the company will be launching the Mate 30 Pro just a day before the iPhone 11 hits stores.
Aug. 17, 2019
The Note 10 Comes with a Built-in System Wide Screen Recorder
With the Note 10 and Note 10+ Samsung is bringing a bunch of interesting features to its flagship smartphones. We’ve already seen theLive Focus videosfrom these phones, and also that you candisable Bixby from the power buttonon the Note 10 and Note 10+, both of which are pretty impressive. However, with the Note 10, Samsung has finally given us a native system-wide screen recorder as well. Some of you may recall that theGalaxy S10 also has a screen recorderbuilt-in, but that only works for games, and with apps that can be (and have been) added to the phone’s “Game Launcher”.
Aug. 17, 2019
The Note 10 Lets You Disable Bixby from the Power Button
The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ bring a bunch of improvements over both their actual predecessor, the Note 9 and also the Galaxy S10 lineup in some ways. One of the improvements made here is the removal of the dedicated Bixby button. With the Note 10 series, the phones only have a power button and a volume rocker, with the power button doubling up as the Bixby button with a long-press by default.
Aug. 16, 2019
Almost 25% of the Millennials Have No Friends at All : Study
In the modern society where people prefer to spend a lot of time in smartphones and electronic gadgets rather than the people around them, symptoms for mental health disorders like depression and loneliness have raised to extents never seen before. A new study from YouGov has revealed some interesting facts about the social behavior of millennials. For the uninitiated, people have been broadly classified into four categories based on their year of birth – Baby Boomers (people born between 1944 and 1964), Gen X (people born between 1965 and 1979), Gen Y a.
Aug. 16, 2019
Google Testing Bigger Font Sizes in Google Search
Google is pretty well known for continuously tweaking things in its products. The company is almost always running A/B tests on some product or another. Now, it looks like Google is testing bigger font sizes in Google Search. Searching for anything in Google now shows up results in a bigger font than before. While this might not seem like a big change, the difference it makes in the overall look of the search results page is huge.
Aug. 16, 2019
Google’s ‘Socratic’ Learning App Now Uses AI to Help High School, College Students
Google has announced that a mobile learning app called‘Socratic’that it acquired last year, now uses AI to help high school and university students when they’re doing schoolwork outside the classroom.“It guides them through the resources that are available, and identifies the core underlying concepts that will lead them to answers to their questions”, the company saidon its official blog. According to Google, the app is the result of its efforts at building educational resources for students and addressing the challenges they face while studying by themselves.
Aug. 16, 2019
Huawei Mate X Launch Postponed Yet Again; Won’t Release Before November
Meanwhile,according to TechRadar, the more interesting news is about the second-generation Mate X model, which may be unveiled early next year with more screens that its troubled predecessor. As per the report, the engineering marvel may be accomplished by swapping out the steel rear cover in the current Huawei Mate X with a glass back,“and those glass surfaces could become usable, touchable displays”. In case you don’t know it already, the Mate X was originally expected to launched last June, but following all the troublesSamsung faced with the Galaxy Fold, Huawei postponed the launch date to September, saying it’s doing further tests on the device to ensure that it doesn’t meet a fate similar to that of the Samsung device.
Aug. 16, 2019
Huawei Trademarks AR/VR Glasses; Launch Expected at IFA 2019
While we await the launch of the Mate 30 Pro with bated breath, Huawei has now gone ahead and received trademarks for both AR and VR glasses. This follows the myriad ofprevious trademarksrumored to be for the Mate 30 series, but gives weight to talks of Huawei working on its own pair of AR glasses. Huawei CEO Richard Yu last year revealed that the company was working on a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses.
Aug. 16, 2019
Instagram Starts Allowing Users to Flag Misinformation
In an attempt to fight fake news and misinformation, Facebook-owned photo and video sharing platform, Instagram has now started rolling out a new feature that will allow users to flag posts if they believe they’re spreading misinformation. The announcement was made by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on Twitter, where he said“I’m proud that, starting today, people can let us know if they see posts on Instagram they believe may be false.
Aug. 16, 2019
iPhone 11 Launch Event Might be Held on September 10
The iPhone 11 is just around the corner, and even though Apple hasn’t sent out media invites yet, the rumour mill is churning out information about all things iPhone, and now, it seems like we may have the iPhone 11 announcement date leaked thanks to an image in the iOS 13 source code. When Apple seeded the seventh beta of iOS 13 to developers, hidden inside the source code was an image of the iPhone home screen with the calendar date set to September 10.
Aug. 16, 2019
Redmi Shows Off its 64MP Quad-Camera Smartphone
Both Realme and Redmi are working on 64MP quad-camera phones, which they plan to launch to the masses really soon. The former has already given us ahands-onwith its 64MP camera prototype whereas Redmi hasonly talked upthe tech behind its setup. It seems Redmi now too wants to establish that its smartphone is ready and has shared a production video for its 64MP smartphone. Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing took to Weibo to share a tiny teaser video that shows their next smartphone on the production line.
Aug. 16, 2019
Oppo Reno 2 With Quad-Cameras, 20x Zoom to be Launched August 28 in India
Barely months after launching the first-generationOppo Reno smartphone with 10x zoom, the Chinese smartphone company is all set to launch its successor with even more telephoto power. The company on Friday started sending out press invites for its‘Oppo Reno 2-series’smartphones that willlaunch August 28 with a quad-cam setup and 20x zoom. As can be seen from the invite, the devices will apparently be launched first in India, but there’s no further info apart from the confirmation that they will also have aShark Finselfie camera module like their predecessor and, sport a vertically-stacked camera setup on the back.
Aug. 16, 2019
Realme 5 to be Priced Below Rs 10,000, Confirms CEO
Just a few short days after announcing that the Realme 5-series smartphones will belaunched in India on August 20, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth(@MadhavSheth1), has revealed that theRealme 5 will be priced starting at under Rs. 10,000. Earlier rumors had suggested that the device might be priced starting at Rs. 9,999, while its more powerful sibling, the Realme 5 Pro, may be priced starting at around the Rs. 15,000 mark. While Realme has officially confirmed some of the important features of the upcoming devices, most of their key tech specs remain under the wraps for now.
Aug. 16, 2019
iPhone 11 Rumored to Ship With Same OLED Panels as Galaxy S10, Note 10
The report further points out that while Apple has always used Samsung panels on its iPhones, this will very likely be the first time that the exact same panels will be used in the flagship phones from both the companies. The current iPhone flagships, the XS and XS Max, both ship with Samsung‘T2’panels, but those are calibrated by Apple to ensure consistency in color reproduction. While it’s not immediately clear as to why Apple is shifting to off-the-shelf products rather than custom-made ones, the obvious guess would be the cost factor.
Aug. 16, 2019
Twitter Leads $100mn Funding in Indian Social Media App ShareChat
In a bid to get a toehold in the burgeoning regional-language social networking market in India, Twitter has led a $100 million funding round for home-grown social media platform,ShareChat. The report has been confirmed by the Managing Director of Twitter India, Manish Maheshwari, while people with knowledge of the development said the latest capital infusion valued the company at $600-$650 million. In a prepared statement on Friday, Maheshwari said:“Twitter and ShareChat are aligned on the broader purpose of serving the public conversation, helping the world learn faster and solve common challenges.
Aug. 16, 2019
You Can Now Assign Reminders to Your Family via Google Assistant
The latest update to Google Assistant is adding a new feature that will allow users to assign reminders to their family members. Called‘Assignable Reminders’, the new functionality will help families and housemates better collaborate and stay organized while at home or on the go, said Google. “This means you can now create reminders for your partner or roommate to do things like pick up the groceries, pay a recurring bill, walk the dog—or send them a note of encouragement when they need it the most”, said the companyon its official blog.
Aug. 15, 2019
You Won’t Be Able to Spot the Differences in CGI Faces Soon
Were you not satisfied with the unrealistic look of Henry Cavill aka Superman’s CGI face in Justice League? Worry not, with rapid advancements in technology in the fields of computer vision and motion capture techniques, you would soon be unable to notice the differences between an original image and a CGI one. According to areportfrom DigitalTrends, a company named Cubic Motion was showcasing their latest tech to a games studio situated in Los Angeles.
Aug. 15, 2019
Huawei to Rival Google Maps with Its Own Maps Service Later This Year
When we want to look for a landmark or get directions, the first name that pops into our heads is Google Maps. It’s the most feature-rich mapping platform out there, but the Chinese giant Huawei is now preparing to rival Google Maps with a mapping service of its own. During its developer conference, Huawei not only showed off its new operating system –HarmonyOSandEMUI 10 update. It also talked about a variety of add-on services, like Account Kit, Location Kit, and Map Kit among others that it will provide to developers in coming months.
Aug. 15, 2019
MiniFalcon is a Foldable Electric Scooter That Fits in Your Backpack
Have you ever wished to carry your vehicle around whenever and wherever you go? With MiniFalcon, an electric scooter that folds and becomes socompact to fit in a backpack, your wishes might soon come true. MiniFalcon is undoubtedly the world’s first portable high-performance scooter. When folded, the electric scooter becomes justless than two feetlong (23 inches) which makes it possible to be carried anywhere with ease. Take a look at the below image to see how simple the folding process is.
Aug. 15, 2019
6 Apps to Enhance Your WhatsApp Experience
WhatsApp, the instant messaging platform nowowned by Facebook, has become one of the primary sources for keeping in touch with friends and family. The app has over 1 billion users across the globe which is why we thought to bring you a list of few Android apps which would make your experience in using WhatsApp better. So, here are 6 apps that should enhance your WhatsApp experience: 1. Square Pic
Aug. 15, 2019
New Vulnerabilities Can Alter Your WhatsApp Messages
The researchers claim to have found three methods of attack to intercept and gain access to Whatsapp messages. The first attack makes use of the quote feature to alter the identity of the message sender in a group. This can be done to indicate people who are not even a member of the group. Sounds crazy, right? The second attack allowed attackers to entirely change the text in a person’s message.
Aug. 15, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M10s, Galaxy A50s Get Wi-Fi Certification Ahead of Launch
After flooding the market with a wide variety of M-series and A-series smartphones over the past few months, Samsung has now started releasing ‘s’ upgrades for these devices. The Korean giant justrecently launchedthe Galaxy A10s in India and now Galaxy M10s and Galaxy A50s have been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance website. The Galaxy M10s listing further confirms an unusual feature and that’s the software. You will find this smartphone to be powered by Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box, which is a given when Android Q arrives next month.
Aug. 15, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Series is Coming: What We Can Expect
Xiaomi is on a victory streak when it comes to its Note series. Both the Redmi Note 7 and the Redmi Note 7 Prowere received well in the market and are one of the top priorities for customers when it comes to purchasing a smartphone in the sub 15k price segment. Now, Xiaomi is all gearing up to unveil the next gen Redmi Note, the Redmi Note 8 series. Yes, the Redmi Note 8 series is still some time away, withonly rumors going aroundthese new devices, but that does not stop us from speculating the features and the things we are expecting from the Redmi Note 8 devices.
Aug. 15, 2019
This Smartphone Charging Cable Can Be Cut and Repaired on the Spot
Charging cables are one of the most fragile accessories of a smartphone. It could easily bend, deform, or even get completely cut off before you even realize it. iPhone users suffer the most here since we all know how weak lightning cables can be. But, have you ever imagined being able to reuse your broken cables? Well, now you can – thanks to Clip Cord. Clip Cord is a1.5m long charging cable that can be reused multiple timeswithout any external replacements.
Aug. 15, 2019
Montag is a New Magazine Written Entirely by AI
Artificial Intelligence is taking over a lot of fields by providing valid contributions and enhancing the solutions we already have for well-known pre-established problems. The field where AI didn’t quite conquer is creative writing and journalism. Well, at least till I came across Montag. Montag is a magazine that is written by AI. Yes, you read that right. The AI comes from a Berlin-based startup, Grover. There is a dedicated website for the magazine registered asmontag.
Aug. 14, 2019
[UPDATE] Apple Recalls 15-inch MacBook Pro’s Due to Risk of Batteries Catching Fire
First, it was thebutterfly keyboardon the new-gen MacBooks and now it’s the battery on older-gen MacBooks. The MacBook Pro has been plagued with one problem after another. Continuing the cycle, Appletoday announcedavoluntary recall for some units of the 15-inch MacBook Probecause they pose a safety risk. Apple would still have sold a huge number of 15-inch MacBook Pro units in the specified time period, and it is warning users to stop using the affected laptops right away.
Aug. 14, 2019
Amazfit GTR Smartwatch to Launch on Flipkart Soon
Xiaomi’s wearables partner, Huami, is all set to launch the Amazifit GTR smartwatch in India next month. According to an official press release, the company has officially confirmed that the device will be available for purchase in the country from early September, although the exact launch date remains a mystery for now. As per the report, the device will be available via Flipkart, but its not immediately clear if it will be exclusive to the platform.
Aug. 14, 2019
Amazon’s Controversial ‘Rekognition’ Facial Analysis Service Now Identifies ‘Fear’
Tech giant Amazon has released an update for its face recognition system dubbed ‘Rekognition’. With the new update, Amazon aims to improve the existing face analysis capabilities and has added the ability to detect “fear”. The update also reflects improvements in age range estimation. “We have further improved the accuracy of gender identification. In addition, we have improved accuracy for emotion detection (for all 7 emotions: ‘Happy’, ‘Sad’, ‘Angry’, ‘Surprised’, ‘Disgusted’, ‘Calm’ and ‘Confused’) and added a new emotion: ‘Fear’.
Aug. 14, 2019
Apple Enters ASMR With Four New Videos Shot on iPhone
Unless you have been off the mainstream internet, it is highly likely that you have come across ASMR at least once in your life. Cupertino giant Apple has now stepped into ASMR with their four new videos posted earlier this week on YouTube. In case you’re not aware of, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is often referred to asa tingling sensation in the back of head upon listening to calm and soothing voices and tunes.
Aug. 14, 2019
Developers Can Now Add Tags to their Apps on the Play Store
Google Play Store is home to over 2.5 million apps from many different genres, different publishers, and different price tags. They are arranged in categories based on these very factors to make it simpler for users to scout for new apps. However, Google is looking to improve discoverability for app developers and better search results for Android users. Google has now introduced for developers theability to add tags, up to five of them, to their apps via the Play Console.
Aug. 14, 2019
Snapchat Spectacles 3 Launched With Dual 3D Cameras
Snap Inc, the parent company of instant messaging app, Snapchat, has unveiled the third-generation of its Augmented Reality sunglasses, called Spectacles 3. As can be seen in the image above, the devices follow theminimalist design language of Spectacles 2with lightweight steel frames and thin bezels, as opposed to the oversized, plasticky, first-generation devices. The most important feature, however, is the addition ofa second HD camera that allows the glasses to record in 3D.
Aug. 14, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Will Launch August 20 in India, Confirms Samsung
Samsung has confirmed that theGalaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ will be launched in India on August 20. The company earlier today started sending out press invites for the launch event that will be held at the Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event will begin at 11:30AM IST and, will be live streamed on the company’s official YouTube channels, as well as its English and Hindi websites. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are expected to go on sale in India from August 23.
Aug. 14, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro Update Brings Night Mode for Selfies, August Security Patch and More
As for the new‘Super Selfie Mode’, it isn’t immediately clear as to how that would work, but one would imagine that some sort of a digital image stabilization algorithm, like the one available for the phones’ rear-facing cameras, would go a long way in ensuring high-quality selfies in low-light conditions, byallowing slightly longer exposure to let in more light. The incoming update also reportedly brings a plethora of other tweaks, including optimizations to the fingerprint scanner, video editing functionality within the gallery, HD voice calling for China Telecom, Bluetooth support for Huawei’s Gentle Monster Smart Glasses and more.
Aug. 14, 2019
Huawei Reveals EMUI 10 Beta Update Rollout Schedule
Huawei unveiled EMUI 10earlier last weekat its developer conference in China, offering users a sneak peek at what to expect from its custom Android skin. The Chinese giant is making some meaningful changes to offer users a cleaner and snappier experience. It is already known to be rolling out EMUI 10 beta to P30 and P30 Pro users on September 8, but what about other Huawei and Honor phones? When would they receive the EMUI 10 beta update?
Aug. 14, 2019
PUBG Mobile 0.14.0 Update Now Live: New Zombie Mode, New Map and More
PUBG Mobile is following the Fortnite strategy and no, I don’t mean breaking the island every couple of months. Instead, I’m talking about the steady flow of fresh content and game modes that keep the users glued to this ever-growing mobile game. Well, after a long week of teasing, PUBG Mobile 0.14.0 update has arrived today and it brings a new zombie mode in tow. Yes, PUBG Mobile still continues to build on its zombie narrative.
Aug. 14, 2019
Oculus Co-Founder Nate Mitchell Quits Facebook
In yet another setback for the social networking giant’s Virtual Reality (VR) dream, Nate Mitchell, Co-founder of Facebook-acquired VR firm Oculus has stepped down. “Some bittersweet news to share. After 7 incredible years at Oculus / Facebook, I’m moving on. It’s been a privilege to be a part of the VR community, and I can’t wait to see what comes next,” Mitchell said in a Reddit post late Tuesday. “Virtual reality is still on the bleeding edge of technology, and this community continues to pioneer the way forward.
Aug. 14, 2019
OnePlus TV: OnePlus Confirms What Its Smart TV Will Be Called
OnePlusfirst revealedthat it’s working on a smart TV back in September last year. The Chinese giant hasn’t talked a whole lot about its TV lineup ever since, except for taking community suggestions for what it should name its first TV. Well, that changes today as OnePlus confirms that its first smart TV will simply be calledOnePlus TV.We have also been introduced to a minimal logo that goes along with the name.
Aug. 14, 2019
Oppo F11, F11 Pro Discounted by up to Rs 2,000 Ahead of Independence Day
On the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day next week, leading smartphone vendor, Oppo, has announcedexciting discounts on a couple of its popular smartphones– the F11 and the F11 Pro – across all online and offline stores. The company is also offering some easy financing offers on the Oppo A9 and the Opp A5s smartphones, although, neither has a cash discount on them. According to an official press release, the 6GB+128GB variants ofboth the F11 and the F11 Pro are now available at Rs.
Aug. 14, 2019
Possible Realme 5 Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 655, 4GB RAM
While the listing itself doesn’t reveal the exact identity of the device, online chatter suggests that it will eventually be marketed as the Realme 5. According to areportfrom Nashville Chatter Class, the device was also recently certified in Thailand and Malaysia, paving the way for its launch in these regions. The listing further suggests that the phone will be powered by a processor nicknamed‘trinket’, which is the same chip listed for devices like Xiaomi’s Mi A3 and the Mi CC9e, both of which sport the Snapdragon 665 SoC under-the-hood.
Aug. 14, 2019
Lenovo Emerges Market Leader as India PC Market Grows 49% in Q2 2019
The Chinese tech giant saw a massive YoY growth of 283 percent, largely on account of a single contract from the government-owned Electronics Corporation of Tami Nadu (ELCOT). Lenovo also fared well in the education, business, financial services and insurance sectors, as the overall commercial PC market grew by a whopping 108 percent during the period.Image Courtesy: IDC The scene, however, was a little different in the consumer segment, with the company seeing a YoY decline of 14 percent, largely because of a slow response to‘back to school’campaigns.
Aug. 14, 2019
Facebook Employees Were Listening to Messenger Voice Recordings
After Amazon, Googleand Apple, Facebook is now in the eye of a storm for allowing its contractors to transcribe audio from its online services, including its Messenger’s Voice Chat feature.According to Bloomberg, the employees were neither told how the audio clips were obtained, nor given any reasons as to why the company needed them to be transcribed. Facebookadmitted to letting its employees listen in to private conversations of its users, but said that it stopped the practice following similar steps from other majors tech companies, including Google, Apple and Amazon.
Aug. 13, 2019
Android Users Can Now Log Into Some Google Services Without Passwords
Google on Mondayannouncedthat it is rolling out a new feature that will enable Android device owners to use either the fingerprint scanners on their phones or their PIN unlock code, instead of passwords, to authenticate their Google accounts. The feature has just started rolling out on Pixel devices and is slated to hit all Android 7+ devices over the next few days. According to Google,the new feature built on the FIDO2, W3C WebAuthn and FIDO CTAP standardsthat have been developed to help reduce the dependency on passwords.
Aug. 13, 2019
Entry-level Galaxy A10s With 4,000mAh Battery, Dual Cameras Unveiled
Samsung has added yet another new device to its Galaxy A-series smartphone lineup. Called the Galaxy A10s, it is an entry-level smartphone thathas been rumoredover the past couple of weeks, revealing some of its key features, which include a large notched screen, a high-capacity battery, an octa-core processor, dual rear cameras, and Android 9 Pie. Samsung Galaxy A10s Specifications and Features The Galaxy A10s featuresa 6.2-inch HD+‘Infinity-V’displaywith a teardrop notch, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 4,000mAh battery, a rear-facing dual-cam setup(13MP f/1.
Aug. 13, 2019
FamiSafe – The Reliable Parental Control App You Should Use
Smartphones are a marvel of technology. We use smartphones to keep tabs on our loved ones, navigate to our destinations, play games when we are bored, tackle emails, streaming media and whatnot. However, like every good thing, smartphones are double-edged swords. This duality becomes quite apparent when buying smartphones for our kids. On one hand, they are important as they allow us to be in constant contact with our kids while on the other they can open a world of chaos.
Aug. 13, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Plus Scores 113 on DxOMark, Beating the P30 Pro
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Note 10 Plus is already setting records. The smartphone was recently tested by the folks over at DxOMark, and they gave it an average score of 113 points — that’s a single point higher than the P30 Pro, which scored 112 points on the DxOMark tests. DxOMark tested the 5G variant of the Note 10 Plus which comes with a quad-camera set-up, including a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 12MP primary-lens, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a DepthVision camera.
Aug. 13, 2019
Galaxy Note 10+ Gets ‘A+’ Rating From DisplayMate; Sets 13 New Records
The‘Dynamic AMOLED’display panel on the Galaxy Note+ has been praised by large sections of the tech media for producing rich hues and vibrant colors, and now it has also gotten a seal of approval from DisplayMate, which has awarded the device its highest A+ rating after putting it through the paces. The site says it tested the Note 10+ on all its standard test parameters, and the device apparently set new records in 13 of them.
Aug. 13, 2019
Google Nest Hub Tipped to Launch in India Next Week at Rs 8,999
In terms of functionality, however, the two devices are fairly similar, given that they are both powered by Google Assistant and, come with pre-loaded Google apps, including YouTube. The Hub Max is currently available only in the US, UK and Australia, with no word on when it might be launched in India and other international markets. Asnoted by MySmartPrice, the Nest Hub will compete directly against Amazon’s Echo Show smart display, which is also priced at exactly Rs.
Aug. 13, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro Could Be Launched on October 15
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus follows a six-month refresh cycle since the OnePlus 3T for its smartphones and it seems to work well for them. While there were confusions regarding the launch of the 7T any sooner especially since the advent of the OnePlus 7 Pro, a recent launch date rumor begs to disagree. Tipster Max J who goes by the handle @Samsung_News_ on Twitter claims that OnePlus will be launching the OnePlus 7T Pro on the 15th of October.
Aug. 13, 2019
Realme 5 Pro With 48MP Quad-Camera to Launch August 20, Confirms Realme
Realme has confirmed that its next mid-range smartphones will be officially unveiled in India next week. In a couple of tweets earlier today, the company said that both theRealme 5 and Realme 5 Pro will be launched in the country on August 20at 12:30PM. Both will be available exclusively on Flipkart, which has alreadyput up a micrositeteasing some of the confirmed features of the upcoming devices, like the quad-cam setups, led by a 48MP sensor in the 5 Pro.
Aug. 13, 2019
Realme is Now India’s 5th-Largest Smartphone Vendor After 600% Growth in Q2, 2019
According to the IDC’s latest‘Asia/Pacific Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker’report, Chinese handset maker, Xiaomi, saw its shipment volume grow by 4.8 percent (YoY) in Q2 while Realme grew exponentially, driven by the C2 and the 3/3Pro series. Samsung, meanwhile, registered a strong 16.6 percent (YoY) growth, fueled largely by the entry-level and mid-range segments. While Xiaomi and Samsung occupy the top-two spots with 28.3 percent and 25.3 percent shares, respectively, Realme comes in at number 5 with 7.
Aug. 13, 2019
Some OnePlus TV Variants May Have OLED Panels; Tipped to Launch September 26
OnePlus may be gearing up to launch its first-ever television lineup in just over a month from now. According to tipster Ishan Agarwal(@ishanagarwal24), the company is all set to unveil its first-gen TV lineup in the last week on September, with September 26th said to be the‘likely’launch date. At least some of the devices in the lineup may sport an OLED screen, although there’s no info about the rest of their hardware at this point in time.
Aug. 13, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 to Officially Launch in India on August 21
Well, the Mi A3 launch date was confirmed by none other than Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain, who took to Twitter to post a teaser for the upcoming device. You can see Manu’s official tweet attached below: Mi A3: Specs and Features Mi A3went officialglobally earlier last month, so we already know everything about this upcoming Android One smartphone. It’s arebranded Mi CC9ethat launched in China recently and it brings in tow a curved glass design – with Gorilla Glass 5 protection both on the front and back.
Aug. 13, 2019
‘Fingerprint Lock’ Feature Finally Comes to WhatsApp Beta on Android
After much testing over the past few weeks, WhatsApp is finally rolling out the fingerprint lock feature to the beta version of its Android app. Believed to have beenspotted first by WABetaInfo, the new feature is said to beavailable on WhatsApp Beta v2.19.221, but only on devices running Android Marshmallow or above. It is disabled by default, which means users will have to enable it manually by going into the app’s settings menu.
Aug. 12, 2019
Sony SRS-XB402M Bluetooth Speaker With Amazon Alexa Launched in India For Rs 19,990
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Aug. 12, 2019
Here are the Camera Samples from the Galaxy Note 10
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus at the Galaxy Unpacked event in New York on August 7, and the phones look very promising (even though the loss of the headphone jack is saddening). We were at the event in New York and we got a chance to use the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus for ourselves. We took it around New York City and clicked some pictures with it, so here are some real-world camera samples from the Note 10.
Aug. 12, 2019
Here’s How to Get the Fnatic Mode Hidden Wallpapers Easter Egg
With the launch of the OnePlus 7 andOnePlus 7 Pro, the Chinese smartphone maker launched a new version of its Gaming Mode in association with one of the top eSports teams, Fnatic. The “Fnatic Gaming Mode”, as it is called, is meant to avoid distractions during gaming sessions, and it also tries to allocate more resources to the game to make it run smoother. However, what you might not know, is that the Fnatic Gaming Mode is hiding an interesting easter egg that will give you access to three exclusive (and hidden) wallpapers on your OnePlus phone.
Aug. 12, 2019
Honor Vision, Vision Pro Smart TVs Launched in China
Honor has launched its smart TV line up in China, with the Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro TVs. The TVs, that the company is also referring to as Smart Screens, feature a bunch of top-of-the-line features for a pretty solid pricing. The Honor Vision and Honor Vision Pro both come with a 55-inch 4K display and are loaded with the newly announced HarmonyOS. The TVs are running on the quad-core Honghu 818 processor.
Aug. 12, 2019
Alexa Announcements are Now Supported on Fire TVs; Official YouTube App Rolling Out Too
Amazon has today announced that its “Alexa Announcements” feature is now available on all Fire TV devices. The company also launched the official YouTube app on the remaining members of its Fire TV line-up, so users of the older-gen Fire TVs will also be able to enjoy the YouTube experience on the official app. For those unaware, Alexa Announcements allows users to broadcast messages across all the Alexa devices connected to their Amazon account.
Aug. 12, 2019
InflueNex: Find YouTube Influencers for Your Brand Instantly
Brand marketing is not what it used to be. Gone are the days when you had to take ad-space in newspapers or a spot on television. While those avenues are still open, based on your target demographic, they might not be the right approach. I mean, most of the younger generation spend their time on YouTube rather than on TV anyway. Also, the best TV and Newspaper ad spots are quite expensive and not everyone can afford it.
Aug. 12, 2019
Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro to Launch on August 20, Teased on Flipkart
Realme has been teasing its upcoming quad-camera phone relentlessly on Twitter, and now we finally have a launch date for the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro thanks to a teaser page on Flipkart. The page teases some information about the Realme 5’s quad-camera set-up, which will consist of a primary lens, an ultra-wide lens, a super-macro lens, and a portrait lens. The primary lens will also feature a larger pixel size and aperture for better performance in low-light.
Aug. 12, 2019
Microsoft Patents Controllers to Turn Smartphones into Hand-held Game Consoles
In an apparent bid to take on the popular Nintendo gaming Switch, a new Microsoft patent has revealed plans for controllers that would turn your smartphone into hand-held Xbox. According to areport in Digital Trendslate Sunday, the patent shows“a charging device for removable input modules. While there is no specific mention of the Xbox in the application, a couple of the drawings feature all-too-familiar buttons and symbols”.Image Courtesy: Microsoft (via Free Patents Online)
Aug. 12, 2019
Pixel 4 Spotted in Real World Images, Shows off Thin Bezels
As we get closer and closer to the expected October launch event for the Pixel 4 (among other things Made by Google), more information about the upcoming Google flagships is leaking out. After leakedspecs,renders, andmore, we now have a real-world look at the Pixel 4. The images, albeit sketchy, show off the Pixel 4 from a rather obtuse angle, but we can see the forehead of the phone with the selfie camera, even though the sensors it’ll use forface recognition and gesturesaren’t really visible (due to the quality of the image, and the glare falling on the screen).
Aug. 12, 2019
Jio GigaFiber to Launch September 5, Starting at Rs 700 for a 100Mbps Plan
At the 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries on Monday, the company’s chairman and managing director, Mukesh Ambani, announced some of the key details related to the launch of itsGigaFiber broadband service. First off, theJio GigaFiber service will launch commercially on September 5, with the rollout expected to be completed within the next twelve months. Plans will be priced starting at Rs. 700 and will go up to Rs.
Aug. 12, 2019
Reliance Jio Has Over 340 Million Subscribers, Claims Mukesh Ambani
At the 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) of Reliance Industries on Monday, the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mukesh Ambani, announced that Jio now has more than 340 million subscribers around the country. According to Ambani,“Jio has crossed the 340 million subscriber mark to remain among the world’s fastest growing digital services”. Ambani also claimed that Jio is signing up an average of 10 million new customers every month and, is looking to hit the 500 million subscriber mark in the near future.
Aug. 12, 2019
Reliance Jio Set-top Box to Offer Console-quality Gaming, Mixed Reality and More
Mukesh Ambani on Monday unveiled the Jio set-top-box (STB) that the company claimed will offer several notable features, including 4K streaming, console-quality gaming, access to premium content from top streaming platforms and more. There will also apparently be a‘First Day First Show’feature that will enable subscribers to watch new movies at home on the same day they are released in theaters. The device will also be able to host video calling with up to four people at once.
Aug. 12, 2019
Samsung Announces 108MP Camera Sensor for Smartphones in Collaboration With Xiaomi
Samsung on Monday announced the new108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensorthat it claimed is the world’s first mobile image sensor to go beyond 100 megapixels. Meant for smartphones and mobile devices, it is the result of Samsung’s collaboration with Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, who last monthannounced plansto launch a new smartphone with a 108MP Samsung image sensor. Although further details about the device itself are yet to be announced, the companies have now revealed a few key features of the new chip that will go into mass production later this month.
Aug. 12, 2019
Indian Telecom Operators May Leave Huawei Out of Core 5G Contracts
To hedge their bets against a possible ban on Chinese telecom equipment manufacturers in India, thebiggest telecom operators in the country, Airtel, Jio and Vodafone Idea, are reportedly considering leaving out Huawei from their list of vendors for‘core’5G equipment as the they gear up to expand trials for the next-gen mobile technology. The report comes from ET, which quoted at least two unidentified senior telecom executives as saying that the decision is meant to be a safeguard against apossible ban on Huawei equipmentin the future.
Aug. 11, 2019
You Can Unlock an iPhone Protected with Face ID Using Glasses and Tape
Apple has been flaunting the security and privacy its 3D face recognition technology Face ID offers over Touch ID for quite some time now. Finally, researchers have managed to bypass the security of Face ID by finding a method to unlock iPhones secured with Face ID without the owner’s permission. All you have to do is place this odd-looking glasses on the victim’s face. I know that is easier said than done as you can’t possibly convince a person to wear these pair of glasses in their sane mind but the chances are limitless when they are unconscious or drunk.
Aug. 11, 2019
iPhones Will Not Let You Check Battery Health Status After Third-Party Battery Repairs
Apple is finding new ways to make people rush to their nearest Apple Store when they encounter problems with the iPhone. The latest addition to their “strict” policies is a warning which appears after swapping batteries from an unauthorized battery replacement store or if you replace the battery yourself. First noticed byThe Art of RepairYouTube channel, iPhones will show a service notification that alerts the user as soon as a new battery is inserted.
Aug. 11, 2019
Microsoft Makes It Much Easier to Find Text in a Web Page on Latest Chromium-Based Edge
It appears like Microsoft’s contributions to the Chromium project is going to benefit a lot of web browsers based on Chromium. A new incremental feature has been introduced in the Canary version ofChromium-based Edgethat allows you to easily search for text on a web page. Till now, in order to find a text or find occurrences of a text in various places in a web page, we had to type the search term that appears in the text box upon pressingCtrl + For heading to Find in the browser settings.
Aug. 11, 2019
Researchers Develop an AI That Can Detect Unsafe Food on Amazon Quicker than FDA
Artificial Intelligence is evolving at a rapid pace and finding applications in a lot of fields for providing innovative solutions or improving the existing solutions with increased efficiency. This time, a team of researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health have come up with an AI that can detect food which is not fit for consumption. The AI does not magically determine the quality of food, it does so by going through reviews posted by customers on Amazon.
Aug. 11, 2019
Google is No Longer Accepting Ads of Third-Party Repair Stores to Reduce Scams
It appears like Google is making some serious efforts to stop people from getting scammed from third-party repair stores that some times charge more money from customers and deliver cheap quality replacements. The software giant now blocks ads from third-party repair shops in various locations. According to areportfrom PCMag, Jonathan Strange who has a phone repair store in Montgomery, Alabama has been noticing a decline in the online visibility of his business establishment since Google is not accepting his ads anymore.
Aug. 11, 2019
Tesla Allegedly Decreased the Battery Capacity of Their Cars in a Software Update
It is usually some new exciting feature or innovation whenever Tesla is mentioned in the news but unfortunately, this time it is not one. A Tesla owner has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the EV giant for decreasing charging capacity of older Teslas. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week in Northern California federal court for locking down the upper limit of charging for thousands of Tesla Model S and Model X cars.
Aug. 11, 2019
These Celebrities Have the Most Fake Followers on Instagram and Twitter
Having an online presence with a huge audience is quintessential for being a celebrity these days. While there a lot of Instagram influencers making asophisticated livingjust because of their reach and the connection they have with their audience, these celebrities, maybe thought to fake it till they make it. According to the data fromICMP, a lot of celebrities have been exposed revealing a huge number of fake followers on their Instagram and Twitter handles.
Aug. 11, 2019
This Chrome Extension Masks Your Private Data Before You Take Screenshots
Screenshots have evolved to be one of the key methods to represent any form of content in a better way. For instance, explaining how a website looks can be done using elaborative words but it will never replace the satisfaction the recipient gets when they actually take a look at the website in a screenshot. But several times, people forget to hide sensitive data while taking screenshots which might risk their privacy.
Aug. 11, 2019
Sophia the Robot to Debut in ‘SophiaWorld’ Short Film, Trailer out Now!
It is highly likely that you would have heard ofSophia, the humanoid withSaudi Arabian citizenshipat least once in your life. The humanoid is hitting headlines yet again, but this time with more surprising info, a short film. If the title did not intrigue you, the trailer has references to HBO’s Westworld TV series. Moreover, Evan Rachael Wood, an actress in Westworld is a co-actor of Sophia in the short film.
Aug. 10, 2019
Acer Launches New Gaming Laptops in India, Starting at Rs 59,999
Acer on Friday launched a wide array of new gaming laptops in India, with prices ranging from Rs. 59,999 for the most affordable model to a whopping Rs. 4,49,999 for the flagship device with top-of-line specs. In all, there are 8 gaming laptops that feature innovative new designs and advanced cooling systems that the company claim will deliver the best gaming experience for players at every level. Predator Triton 900 and 500
Aug. 10, 2019
‘Sacred Games Season 2’ to Premiere a Day Early for OnePlus Users
The much-awaited Season 2 of Netflix’s first original series in India,‘Sacred Games’, is all set to be released August 15, but it will be available a day early for OnePlus smartphone users. According to an announcement from the Chinese smartphone maker on Saturday, OnePlus community members will have the chance to watch the first episode of the Anurag Kashyap-directed series by registering for special screenings in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.
Aug. 10, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 Rumored to Launch August 23 in India
According to an unnamed source quoted by tech blog,Smartprix, Xiaomi may be planning to launch its next Android One smartphone, the Mi A3, on August 23 in India. The device, which waslaunched in Europe recently, is a re-branded version of the Mi CC9e that wasunveiled in Chinaearlier this year. However, while CC9e comes with MIUI, the A3 obviously runs pure Android. While there’s no word on the pricing of the Mi A3 in India, it costs €250 (around Rs.
Aug. 10, 2019
Google App Bringing Alarms in “At a Glance” and More
A new beta of the Google app has revealed a bunch of new features that Google is prepping for the app. In an APK teardown by the folks over at 9to5Google, a bunch of possibly upcoming features were spotted. Notifications in Assistant Ambient Mode Google has been working on an ambient mode for the Google Assistant, and while it could provide suggestions and music controls, according to this new teardown it looks like the Mountain View giant is working on implementing notification support for the Assistant Ambient Mode.
Aug. 10, 2019
Google, Twitter, Microsoft Deploying AMD’s 2nd-gen EPYC Processors
AMD on Wednesday unveiled its highly-anticipated second-generation EPYC processor chips meant for servers and data-centers. During her keynote at the launch event, AMD CEO, Lisa Su, claimed that the new chips will“deliver record-setting performance and significantly lower total cost of ownership across a broad set of workloads”. According to her: “Adoption of our new leadership server processors is accelerating with multiple new enterprise, cloud and HPC customers choosing EPYC processors to meet their most demanding server computing needs”.
Aug. 10, 2019
HP Chromebook x360 With 14″ Touchscreen Launched in India for Rs. 44,990
HP Inc on Friday introduced its new Chromebook in India at a starting price of Rs 44,990. Called theHP Chromebook x360, the device comes loaded with Android apps and runs Google’s Chrome OS.“We are excited to introduce the HP Chromebook x360 in India to help modern consumers unlock new ways to create, collaborate and consume with the features and functionalities of Chrome OS and Android apps”, said Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, personal systems, HP Inc.
Aug. 10, 2019
Next iPad Pro May Sport a Triple-Camera Setup, Claims New Report
Meanwhile, there are no details about the image sensors at this stage, nor is there any concrete info about either of the devices, so it will be interesting to see how this pans out going forward. However, given that the iPad Pro line is aimed more at creative professionals than general consumers, the triple-camera setup would be a curious addition in case Apple is, indeed, planning to implement the feature.
Aug. 10, 2019
Facebook Offering Publishers Millions for News
For quite some time now, Facebook has been accused of using publishers’ news stories for free, but now, the social media giant is reportedly willing to offer millions to publishers for their content. The report comes from the Wall Street Journal, which spoke to a person familiar with the matter on the condition of anonymity. In its report, the Wall Street Journal mentions that Facebook representatives have told news executives that they’d pay as much as $3 million a year to license news stories, headlines, and other material from them.
Aug. 10, 2019
Chinese Kids Forced to Work Overtime to Manufacture Amazon Echo Speakers
Amazon says it is investigating reports that hundreds of schoolchildren in China are being illegally worked overtime as part of an illegal attempt by its manufacturing partner, Foxconn, to meet production targets for the US retailer’s‘Echo’line of Alexa-enabled smart speakers. The report, based on adetailed investigationby the non-government China Labor Watch, claims that the teens were recruited illegally and then forced to work overtime with little-to-no pay. According to the report, the kids come from vocational schools in and around the central southern city of Hengyang, and are classified as‘interns’to avoid paying them full salaries.
Aug. 9, 2019
Bixby-powered ‘Galaxy Home’ Smart Speaker Still in the Works, Says Samsung
Exactly a year after Samsung originallyannounced the Galaxy Homesmart speaker as a potential competitor to the Google Home, the company says it is still working on it to optimize and fine-tune some of the user-experiences before launch. In an e-mail toThe Verge, a Samsung spokesperson said:“We’re continuing to refine and enhance the Galaxy Home prior to launch, and look forward to sharing more with Galaxy fans soon”. The device, which was unveiled last August with Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant on-board, was originally expected to launch last April before the ETA was pushed back to the current quarter.
Aug. 9, 2019
Critical WhatsApp Exploits Remain Unresolved Even After a Year, Claims Check Point
WhatsApp is reportedly yet to address a number of critical security flaws that have been linked to dozens of lynchings in India over the past couple of years. According to Israeli cyber-security firm, Check Point, the company has failed to address the issues in spite of being alerted to the problem last year. In a report presented Wednesday at the annual Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, the researchers said that the vulnerabilities enable threat actors to intercept and manipulate messages to create and spread misinformation.
Aug. 9, 2019
Dual-Screen Nubia Z20 Unveiled in China; Coming to India Next Month
Nubia Z20 Specifications and Features The successor to last year’s Nubia Z18, the Z20 offers a unique alternative to notches and motorized cameras with a dual-screen setup that includes a secondary screen on the back to facilitate high-quality selfies with rear-facing triple-cam module. The rear screen also doubles as an always-on display whose on-screen triggers can be custom mapped for a superior gaming experience. The device also comes with the Red Magic’s‘Game Space hub’feature as part of Nubia’s efforts to make it a compelling option for mobile gamers.
Aug. 9, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Aren’t Compatible With Gear VR, Confirms Samsung
In a development that is prompting speculation about the future of Samsung’s Gear VR virtual reality platform, the South Korean consumer electronics giant on Thursday confirmed that its latest flagship smartphones, theGalaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, will not be compatible with its VR headset. In a statement to Engadget on Thursday, a Samsung spokesperson said that neither of the two new smartphones will be compatible with the 2-year-old headset, but asserted that the company will continue to work on AR and VR technologies going forward.
Aug. 9, 2019
Google Chrome Prepares Cross-platform Clipboard Sharing
According to code spotted in the Google Chrome Canary by XDA Developers, it looks like the developers are preparing a cross-platform shared clipboard feature for the browser. The code spotted in the latest Canary for Google Chrome can be seen in the image below:Image courtesy: XDA Developers From what we can see, Google isn’t going to just automatically share your clipboard contents across devices. Instead, users will get an option to share their device’s clipboard with other devices when they want to, and honestly, that sounds like a better implementation anyway.
Aug. 9, 2019
Google Maps’ AR Navigation Test Now Available to All Phones with ARCore and ARKit
At its developer conference, Google I/O, earlier this year, Google showed off its new AR navigation feature that showed directions in the real world by making use of augmented reality, and now, the company has extended the test to all Android and iOS smartphones that support ARCore or ARKit. The feature has been renamed to Live View and will be available to users in places where Google’s Street View is available.
Aug. 9, 2019
Huawei Officially Announces EMUI 10; Will First Rollout to P30 Series
At its developer conference in China, Huaweitoday announcedits Android alternative named HarmonyOS but this doesn’t mean the Chinese giant has given up on its EMUI custom Android skin. Huawei today took the wraps off EMUI 10 and it brings in tow a completely overhauled visual experience, with new icons, dark mode and much more. EMUI Features Huawei took the wraps off EMUI 10 during the keynote, revealing how it has completely redesigned the user interface to offer a smoother and refined experience.
Aug. 9, 2019
Huawei Unveils Android Alternative ‘Harmony OS’ for Phones, IoT Devices
On the first day of its Huawei Developer Conference in Dongguan City, the Chinese tech giant unveiled itsmuch-talked-aboutAndroid replacement, Harmony OS. As part of the presentation, the company’s Consumer Business Group CEO, Richard Yu, said that Harmony OS is a microkernel-based distributed operating system that will support Android apps. He had earlier claimed that the software will be faster and smoother than Android. While meantprimarily for IoT devicessuch as smart displays, televisions, wearables, smart speakers and automobiles, Harmony will also be compatible with smartphones and, will be deployed in case the company loses access to Android because of US sanctions.
Aug. 9, 2019
Mi Air Purifier 3 Launched in China; Comes with a Touch Screen
Xiaomi has today launched the brand new Mi Air Purifier 3 in China. The Mi Air Purifier 3 looks a lot like theMi Air Purifier 2Swhich is the latest air purifier from the Chinese company that’s available in India. The Mi Air Purifier 3 is priced at 899 yuan on the Xiaomi website, which is the same price that the Mi Air Purifier 2S was launched at, last year, so that’s great.
Aug. 9, 2019
Realme 64MP Camera Phone Coming Ahead of Diwali, Confirms CEO
Realme has finally revealed a few tidbits about its upcoming 64MP camera phone afteroriginally hintingthat it was working on such a device back in June. At an event in Delhi earlier today, the company’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, announced that the much-awaited device will be launched in India ahead of Diwali. He also claimed that Realme will be the first brand to launch a 64MP camera phone in the country“as we’re keen to bring the best to Indian consumers at the earliest”.
Aug. 9, 2019
Snapdragon 865 Allegedly Leaked on Geekbench
Qualcomm is definitely working on a new flagship processor and it’ll most likely be called the Snapdragon 865. While we don’t really know anything about the Snapdragon 865, a new Geekbench listing has popped up showing a new Qualcomm processor that might very well be the Snapdragon 865. The listing shows a new Qualcomm processor codenamed Kona, scoring 4149 and 12915 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. That’s an improvement over the scores posted by the Snapdragon 855, which averages 3500 and 11000 in the single-core and multi-core tests respectively.
Aug. 9, 2019
Uber Hits 100 Million Monthly Active Users, but Still Records Largest Quarterly Loss
At its latest quarterly earnings call on Thursday,Uber announcedthat it has reached 100 million Monthly Active Platform Consumers (MAPCs) on its food delivery and ride-sharing platforms combined. The company ended the April-June quarter with 99 million such users, but managed to hit the 100 million milestone in July. The number represents a significant rise from the same period last year, when the company reported 76 million MAPCs. In a press statement, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that the rapid growth in user-base shows that the company’s platform strategy has been delivering strong results, with trips up 35 percent and gross bookings up 37 percent on a YoY basis.
Aug. 8, 2019
China Warns India of Consequences on Barring Business with Huawei
The United States had been pushing its allies to end business relations with Huawei, but the Chinese giant was willing topatch things upwith the Indian government. It was also ready to sign a ‘no backdoor’ agreement, but freshreports suggestChina is blackmailing India not to block Huawei from doing business in the country. India is said to be hosting trials for installation of next-generation 5G cellular network in the next few months, but there’s an air of doubt over Huawei’s participation in the trials.
Aug. 8, 2019
Android Q Beta 6 Released With Minor Tweaks to Gesture Navigation and More
Google has released the final beta for Android Q before releasing the stable version of the software later this year. The Beta 6 update includes the latest Android Q system images for Pixel and Android Emulator, the final API 29 SDK and updated build tools for Android Studio. As is to be expected, it doesn’t come with any big bang feature, but instead, offers only a few minor tweaks, fixes and optimizations that are expected to make the user-experience a little better.
Aug. 8, 2019
Amazon Prime Video vs Netflix: Which Streaming Service Is for You
Amazon Prime Video and Netflix are two major video streaming services vying for the top spot for nearly a decade. Currently, Netflix has 155 million paid subscribers globally whereas Amazon Prime has more than 100 million subscribers. Overall, both the services are great and attract its own set of audience. But the perennial debate of Amazon Prime Video vs Netflix remains. So in this article, we have done a detailed analysis of both the streaming services with their positives and negatives.
Aug. 8, 2019
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Launched
Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its brand new Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ flagships (yeah, we finally know the name of the bigger Note. It’s not pro, it’s plus). Note 10 Specifications The phone also comes with a 7nm octa-core processor — the newly launched Exynos 9825, and the Snapdragon 855 in certain units. In terms of optics, the Galaxy Note 10 comes with a triple rear camera set-up: a 16MP f/2.
Aug. 8, 2019
Xiaomi Rumored to Launch 34″ Curved Gaming Monitor in November
Xiaomi is reportedly planning to launch a new, curved gaming monitor later this year in China. According to Chinese tech blog,IT Home, the news comes from an IHS Markit research note which claims that the device will have a 34-inch QHD+ screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The report further claims that the device, which is said to launch in November, will be manufactured by a China-based, Hong Kong-listed company called Century Innovative Technology.
Aug. 8, 2019
India’s First Fully Electric Motorbike, Revolt RV 400, Will Launch August 28
A lot of you would already be familiar with Ather Energy, the company who’s built India’s first intelligent electric scooter. But have you heard of Revolt IntelliCorp? Well, Micromax co-founder and former CEO Rahul Sharma established Revolt to contribute to a fledgeling electric transport segment in India. Revolt launched its first AI-enabled full-electric motorbike back in June earlier this year, grabbing headlines right off the bat. Called the Revolt RV 400, this is a smart motorbike that comes baked in with a 4G LTE SIM card.
Aug. 8, 2019
Wireless Charging More Harmful for Batteries Than Wired Charging: Researchers
With phone makers now offering a more premium glass build, wireless charging is being added into the mix not only for the sake of it but for the added convenience as well. The appeal of wireless charging has piqued over the past couple of years, but what effect do you think this charging method has on battery health? Well, researchers decided to find an answer to this question and found that the primary issue with wireless charging is the amount of heat it generates.
Aug. 8, 2019
OnePlus TVs May Run Android, Suggests Bluetooth Listing
According to recent listings on the Bluetooth SIG website, theupcomingOnePlus TVs will likely ship with Androidand support Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity. As can be seen from the listing, the model numbers for a number of‘Unique Android TV’devices from the Chinese smartphone vendor seem to suggest that they might feature screen-sizes ranging from 43-inches to 75-inches. The last two digits of the model numbers (IN, CN and US) may also suggest that the devices are being designed keeping in mind at least three countries to start off with: India, China and the US.
Aug. 8, 2019
Pixel 4 to Come with 90Hz ‘Smooth Display’
The Pixel 4 has been leaking in more ways than one, including Google, sending out what can only be called “official leaks” about the phone every now and then. Now, a report from 9to5Google citing a ‘reliable source’ is adding some more information to the mix of what we already know about the Pixel 4. According to the report, thePixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will feature 90Hz displayslike the OnePlus 7 Pro, and that Google will brand it “smooth display” — at least it’s not as pretentious as Apple’s “Liquid Retina display” on the iPhone XR.
Aug. 8, 2019
PUBG Lite Open Beta Kicks Off Today; Brings New 4v4 Mode, New Map and Lite Pass
PUBG Lite for PCofficially launchedin India about a month ago, giving users a chance to hop onto the battle royale hype train – even using a low-end Windows PC. Well, the game entered Open Beta stage and bagged a major update in the process. This update brings a slew of new features, including a new game mode, new map, and a season pass that gets you skins and rewards as you level up.
Aug. 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Book S with Snapdragon 8cx, 23 Hour Battery Life Launched for $999
Galaxy Book S Specifications and Features The Galaxy Book S features a 13.3-inch FHD TFT touchscreen with 10-point multi-touch support and a 16:9 aspect ratio.As rumored earlier, it’s powered by a 7nm 64-bit octa-core processor based on theSnapdragon 8cx platform. The chip comes with Kryo 495 CPU cores clocked at a maximum of 2.84GHz. It also comes with an integrated Adreno 680 Extreme GPU that supports DirectX 12 APIs, has a 128-bit-wide memory interface and can drive two 4K HDR external displays with up to 120fps 4K HDR video playback.
Aug. 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Have Call of Duty:Mobile Pre-loaded
Samsung’s Note lineup is renowned for its myriad of productivity features, but the Korean giant always touts the gaming capabilities of its flagship as well. Last year, Galaxy Note 9 launched withFortnite out-of-the-boxto offer battle royale fiends another reason to get a new Note device over any other smartphone. Well, Samsung is following a similar strategy this time around and is offering “Call of Duty: Mobile” pre-installed on the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus.
Aug. 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Pricing in India Starts From Rs 69,999
Announced Wednesday in New York, Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ phablets will go on sale in India from August 23, with pre-bookings set to go live later today on Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq and the official Samsung webstore. While theNote 10 has been priced starting at Rs. 69,999for the 8GB RAM + 256GB model in India, theNote 10+ starts at Rs. 79,999for the 12GB of RAM and 256GB version.
Aug. 8, 2019
Samsung, Microsoft Extend Partnership to Take on Apple With Galaxy Note 10 Series
Samsung and Microsoft have a long-standing partnership. Remember Microsoft Edition Galaxy phones? Well, the two tech bigwigs are now joining hands to further build on its association with the launch of theGalaxy Note 10lineup. Samsung is making it easy for Windows 10 users to connect their latest flagship to their PCs, while also offering many features to take on the Apple iPhone. The Galaxy Note 10 lineup comes laden with a myriad of Microsoft apps out-of-the-box, something we would be familiar with at this point.
Aug. 8, 2019
This is Why the Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ Don’t Have the 3.5mm Headphone Jack
Samsung on Wednesdayunveiled its Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ phablets, neither of which sport the 3.5mm headphone (AUX) socket, making them the first Note-series devices to lack the feature. While a multitude of rumors in the lead-up to yesterday’s event hadalready confirmed as much, many users are still upset at the idea of not being able to use their favorite headphones with the new device out-of-the-box. Anticipating a possible public backlash over its decision to do away with the feature, Samsung has released a statement, saying it was done to accommodate larger batteries in the two devices.
Aug. 8, 2019
JioCinema Integration Coming to Xiaomi’s Mi TV Lineup Soon
While Xiaomicontinues to testthe much-anticipated Android 9 Pie update for its Mi TV lineup, the Chinese giant is also looking to expand the content offering on its smart TV platform. Yeah, you already have access to a multitude of third-party video streaming platform via PatchWall but JioCinema is now coming to Mi TVs as well. Xiaomi made the announcement via an official tweet from their Mi TV account for India, revealing that theJioCinema app is coming to Mi TVsand hours of content from the platform will be integrated into their PatchWall homescreen (Xiaomi’s custom smart TV launcher) really soon.
Aug. 8, 2019
Here’s Everything the S Pen Can Do on the Note 10 and Note 10+
Samsung unveiled its latest flagship smartphones — theGalaxy Note 10 and Note 10+at an event held in New York yesterday, with the two phones featuring the slimmest form factor in a Note device, and the largest screen on a Note device respectively. However, the stand-out factor of any Note smartphone has always been the S Pen, and this time around, the phones come with an even better, more powerful S Pen.
Aug. 7, 2019
Amazon Freedom Sale: Get MSI GL63 for Rs. 89,990 (Rs. 6,000 Off)
The Amazon Freedom Sale officially kicks off at midnight tonight, but Prime members can already avail a bunch of exciting offers on the e-commerce website with Prime early access to the deals. So, if you’ve been looking for a gaming laptop, this is probably the best time to buy one, and right now, this MSI GL63 8SD deal is something you should check out. The MSI GL63 8SD comes with an 8th-gen Core i7-8750H processor paired with 8GB 2,666MHz RAM, and a 512GB M.
Aug. 7, 2019
Apex Legends Introduces a Limited-Time Solo Mode
Apex Legends arrived earlier this year, building on the popular battle royale genre by offering a number of exciting new features. It was an instant hit as all streamers and casual gamers jumped into King’s Canyon to become the champions. But, all the hype around Apex Legendsquickly diminishedas server issues cropped up and content felt lacking. Now, Apex Legends is prepping itself to regenerate interest with the addition of a new limited-period solo mode.
Aug. 7, 2019
Apple Might Soon Bring Face ID to the Mac
Firstly, it will be able tojudge when someone is sitting in front of the device and will prevent the display from going to sleep— that’s useful for people reading long articles on their laptops. Also mentioned in the patent filing, is something that looks like the Cupertino giant talking about the camera (and most likely added hardware) being able to wake the system and log a user in when they approach their device, even if the device is sleeping.
Aug. 7, 2019
Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu to be Offered as a $12.99 Bundle in the US
Disney earlier this year announced that its upcoming streaming service will offer extensive content from the company’s iconic entertainment brands, such as Star Wars, High School Musical, Marvel, Pixar, National Geographic and more. The service will support 4K HDR content, all of which will be available to download and view offline. In its first year, Disney+ plans to release more than 25 original series and 10 original films, documentaries and specials by some of the most prolific and creative storytellers.
Aug. 7, 2019
Google will Announce More Stadia Details at Gamescom 2019
Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, is still under development, with early access being opened in November this year. However, if you, like us, are hungry for more Stadia details, you’ll be glad to know that Google has scheduled the next Stadia Connect event for August 19. We don’t know what Stadia’s UI will look like. What the user-flow within Stadia will be like, how users will purchase games, and add/remove them from their library.
Aug. 7, 2019
Honor Band 5 Listed on Flipkart, Expected to Launch this Week
The Honor Band 5 was launched late last month in China, and it’s coming to India very soon. Flipkart has put up a microsite for the fitness tracker, hinting that the Honor Band 5 might be launching in the country very soon. The Honor Band 5 comes with a colour AMOLED display, same as last year’s Honor Band 4, and its main competition, the Mi Band 4. Apart from that, the Honor Band 5 includes a new SpO2 sensor that can measure blood oxygen levels and can detect hypoxemia dizziness — a condition that stems from the body not receiving enough oxygen.
Aug. 7, 2019
How to Watch the Galaxy Note 10 Launch Livestream
It’s finally here — the day we get to see what Samsung has in store for the next iteration of its Galaxy Note series — the Galaxy Note 10 launch. Samsung’s next flagship smartphone will be launched by the company in Brooklyn, later today, and if you’re wondering where you can watch it online, here’s how to watch the Galaxy Note 10 Launch from the comfort of your home: Official Samsung Website
Aug. 7, 2019
Leaked Galaxy Note 10 Renders Confirm Screen-sizes, S-Pen ‘Air Gestures’
A few hours ahead of theunveiling of the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+in New York City, some more renders of the device have leaked out online, confirming, yet again, some of its key features. Originally posted by Droid-Life, some of the leaked marketing material also highlights some of the key features of the updated S-Pen that supports air-gestures, among other new features. For starters, Samsung is describing its next-gen flagship phablet as an‘all-in-one device’that functions as a computer, a gaming console, a film studio and an intelligent pen.
Aug. 7, 2019
Mi Band 3 Gets a Temporary Price Cut; Now Available at Rs 1,799
If you’re in the market for a new fitness band and aren’t looking to splurge a whole lot, then it’s the ideal time to get Mi Band 3. It has received a generous discount of Rs. 200 and is now available for Rs 1,799 for a limited time period, which extends from today to August 11th. The Mi Band 3 will be available at this discounted price on popular e-commerce services including Mi.
Aug. 7, 2019
Motorola One Action Leaked in its Entirety: Specs, Price and Availability
Motorola One Action will feature the same design and build as the Motorola One Vision, which wasunveileda couple months back in India. It sports a6.3-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display, with the taller 21:9 aspect ratio and punch-hole design to house a selfie camera. This smartphone will be powered by the same Exynos chipset as the One Vision. You will get theExynos 9609 chipset with up to 4GB RAM and 128GB storagein tow.
Aug. 7, 2019
Noise Shots X1 Air Bluetooth Earbuds Launched in India For Rs 1,999
Home-grown electronics brand, Noise, has launched a new pair of wireless earbuds that the company claims are the smallest and lightest in its category. CalledShots X1 AIR, the earbuds come withfull touch controls for music playbackand, offersupport for Google Assistant and Siri. It comes with a built-in mic for voice calls and, has an IPX6 certification that denote moderate water-resistance. The Noise Shots X1 AIR come with Touch Sensors that allow users to control all aspects of their music playback, including pause, play, volume, skip etc.
Aug. 7, 2019
Redmi Details its Much-Hyped 64MP Camera Technology at China Event
Just like phone makers rushed to show off their 48MP camera smartphones earlier this year, it now seems like the 64MP is the new buzzword in town. Realme was planning to boast about being thefirst to show offits smartphone with a 64MP sensor but Redmi couldn’t help schedule an event a day early to talk about its own 64MP camera technology. Redmi today held an event in China to detail its plans for the 64MP sensor and when it plans to launch their first smartphone with this high-megapixel sensor.
Aug. 7, 2019
Samsung Announces Exynos 9825 With 5G Connectivity, AI Features and More
Samsung on Tuesday announced its next-gen flagship mobile processor, the Exynos 9825, which isexpected to powerthe upcoming Galaxy Note 10. The company says the new system-on-chip (SoC) will bringenhanced gaming and graphics performance while increasing power efficiency and improving battery life. Featuring the industry’s first 7nm EUV processing technology, the Exynos 9825 is equipped with an advanced neural processing unit (NPU) for powerful AI experiences, including personalized voice assistants and intelligent camera features.
Aug. 7, 2019
Samsung’s First Chipset with AMD Graphics Might Come in 2021
So far, Samsung’s phones come with Snapdragon or Exynos processors, depending on the region, which means gamers using these phones get either ARM Mali or Adreno GPUs for their graphically demanding software. If Samsung does bring out a mobile processor with AMD graphics, it might be a hint that Samsung is looking to get a piece of the mobile gaming market that is attracting a lot of smartphone makers these days thanks to the incredible growth that mobile gaming has seen in the last couple of years.
Aug. 7, 2019
Vivo S1 With Helio P65 SoC, Triple Cameras, and 32MP Selfie Shooter Launched in India
While its sister brand Realme is steadily taking over the budget and mid-range segment, Vivo doesn’t want to be sitting ducks. Hardly a month after the unveiling of theVivo Z1 Pro, the Chinese giant is back with another new mid-range smartphone – the Vivo S1. It comes equipped with the Helio P65 chipset, the first device to boast the same, a Super AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint scanner, triple cameras, and more.
Aug. 7, 2019
Wearable Tech to Become a $54 Billion Industry by 2023: Report
Meanwhile, smart earwear, or hearables, are also becoming more popular with the emergence of devices that incorporate voice-activated virtual assistants such as Apple’s Siri and Google’s Assistant.“Hearables also have the potential to match, or even exceed, the performance of smartwatches when it comes to providing health monitoring services”, according to Ed Thomas, the Principal Analyst for Technology Thematic Research. Meanwhile, the report further notes that enterprise adoption of wearable tech is also increasing, thanks to the healthcare, logistics, insurance, fintech and defense sectors.
Aug. 7, 2019
Xiaomi Confirms Plans to Launch New Phone With Samsung’s 108MP Camera Sensor
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with a brand new 108MP ISOCELL CMOS image sensor from Samsung. According to a tweet from the generally reliable tipster, Ice Universe(@Universeice), the first device to sport the new sensor will be the Mi MIX 4, which is slated to be released later this year. The latest development comes right in the midst of an already escalating megapixel war among phone-makers and image sensor vendors, all of whom are competing with each other to offer products that can cut through the clutter in an increasingly competitive global smartphone market.
Aug. 6, 2019
Xiaomi to Showcase 64MP Redmi Phone on August 7
After teasing an upcomingRedmi phone with a 64MP cameralast month, Xiaomi, has officially announced plans to demo the device in China on August 7. The company is looking to trump fellow Chinese phone-maker, Realme, which is set toshowcase its own 64MP camera phonein India the following day. As can be seen from the images below, the company is looking to emphasize that the phone is going to be well and truly focused on photography.
Aug. 6, 2019
Amazfit Verge Lite with AMOLED Display, 20-Day Battery Life Launched in India
Xiaomi-backed smartwatch maker Huami has steadily been expanding its India portfolio. After launching a lighter and more affordable variant of its Amazfit Bip smartwatch, the company today launched the Amazfit Verge Lite. It’s a cheaper variant ofAmazfit Vergethat we reviewed earlier this year and brings a lot of features we’ve seen on that watch. Amazfit Verge Lite: Price and Availability The Amazfit Verge Lite will retail at a compelling price of Rs 6,999 in India.
Aug. 6, 2019
Apple Launches macOS Bug Bounty Program; Will Provide ‘Special’ iPhones to Researchers
Apple is reportedly planning to provide security researchers with special iPhones that will make it easier for them to find security loopholes. According to sourcesquoted by Forbes, the new scheme will be part of the company’s new invite-only bug bounty program that will be announced at the ongoing Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas. The report is expected to reduce the number of leaked or stolen developer iPhones that are often sold on black market for tens of thousands of dollars.
Aug. 6, 2019
Flipkart Confirms Plans to Launch Free Streaming Service ‘Flipkart Videos’
As part of its plans to take on Amazons Prime Videos, Flipkart is planning to launch a free video streaming service before the end of the year. Believed to have been first reported byMoneyControl, the development has since been confirmed by Flipkart CEO, Kalyan Krishnamurthy. In a press statement on Monday, he also revealed that the service will be named‘Flipkart Videos’and, offer a curated range of movies, shows and entertainment programs with a focus on India.
Aug. 6, 2019
Fortnite Expected to Add a Dedicated Indian Server Soon
Fortnite is one of the most popular battle royale games and it has again become the buzz of the town. It is now taking over the eSports scene across the globe and recent Fortnite World Championship saw 16-year-old Kyle ‘Bugha’ Giersdorf lift the trophy and whopping $3 million in prize money. Well, this has again sparked interest in the game and Fortnite developer Epic Games looks to bank on this hype.
Aug. 6, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Listed on Flipkart; May Launch August 20 in India
Flipkart has created a newGalaxy Note 10 micrositethat highlights the launch date of Samsung’s upcoming flagship phablet (see image below). While the device is set to be officially announced on the evening ofAugust 7 in New York, it will already be the wee hours of August 8 in India by then. The Galaxy Note 10 is expected to go on sale in most regions around the world by the end of this month.
Aug. 6, 2019
All ‘Made by Google’ Hardware to Include Recycled Materials by 2022
To bring its plans to fruition, Google announced that it is integrating sustainability into its product development process and across all its operations, including design, manufacture and shipping.“We are fundamentally looking to build sustainability into everything we do”, the company said in an official blog post. According to Google, the new initiatives are just a small part of its ongoing efforts“to leave people, the planet, and our communities better than we found them”.
Aug. 6, 2019
Huawei to Officially Unveil EMUI 10 on August 9 in China
Not letting the recent state of affairs faze them, Huawei is now gearing up to unveil a ton of new innovations at its developer conference in China later this week. Though I’m most excited for the new HongMeng OS, Huawei today confirms that it will talk about EMUI 10 during the keynote as well. Huawei today took to its official Weibo account to make the announcement that the next iteration of its custom Android-based software experience — EMUI 10 will be unveiled on August 9.
Aug. 6, 2019
LG to Add Tiny Outer Display to V60 ThinQ; Launch Expected at IFA 2019
While Samsung and Huawei are thriving, LG is having a difficult time selling smartphones. The Korean giant’s smartphone business recorded a steep 21% decline, as per the recent earnings report. But, it appears like LG is not taking a breather to rethink its smartphone strategy but is instead going ahead with the launch of a new dual-screen device. The smaller secondary screen, as you can see above, displays the date and time in LG’s teaser.
Aug. 6, 2019
Mi Power Bank 2i With 18W Fast Charging Launched in India
Xiaomi has launched a 20,000mAh model of its Mi Power Bank 2i in India. The device comes with 18W (9V/2A) fast-charging support and ispriced at Rs. 1,499. It is manufactured in India under the government’s Make In India initiative and, is available for purchase through the company’s official webstore in a Black sandstone finish. The company had earlier launched the 10,000mAh variant, which is available for Rs. 899 in Red, Black and Blue color options.
Aug. 6, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro, Note 7S Astro White Edition Launched in India
Just days after announcing a new‘Astro White’color option for its Redmi Note 7-series devices in China, Xiaomi has launched the new models in India. The Redmi Note 7S and Note 7 Pro will both be available in the new color on Flipkart and Mi.com from midnight tomorrow at the same prices as the existing models. While the former was thus far being offered in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red, the latter was available in Space Black, Neptune Blue and Nebula Red.
Aug. 6, 2019
Redmi Note 8 Will be More Powerful Than its Predecessor, Confirms Xiaomi
Redmi General Manager, Lu Weibing, has confirmed that the company is working on the Redmi Note 8. Interacting with fans on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, Weibing reportedly said that the successors to the Redmi Note 7 devices will be faster and more powerful than their predecessors. While he didn’t say it in as many words, the Redmi Note 8 series will very likely include the standard Note 8 as well as the Note 8 Pro as successors to theNote 7 and Note 7 Pro.
Aug. 6, 2019
Twitch vs Mixer: Which Platform is Best for New Streamers
Mixer is rapidly gaining ground afterNinja left Twitchand moved to Mixer. While Twitch is a huge live streaming platform with 80% share of all streaming hours, the Microsoft-owned Mixer is leaving no stone un-turned to dethrone the giant. On paper, Mixer may look insignificant to Twitch, but you can’t deny that Mixer holds lots of promise with modern tech and unique features. That is why we bring you an extensive deep dive into the pros and cons of both the streaming platforms.
Aug. 6, 2019
Google Trips App is Shutting Down in Favor of Maps, Search
Google on Monday shut down its travel planning app, Trips, and incorporated many of the app’s features and functionalities into more popular services, such as Google Maps and Google Search. The integration will help people to find personal Trips information, such as notes and saved places, in the Maps and Search apps, the companywrote in a poston its Support Pages following the shutdown. Users may also sign in to their Google Account on the web to get that info, the company said.
Aug. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Patents Full-screen Smartphone With Integrated Solar Panel
As can be seen from the design below, the phone lacks any obvious housing for a selfie camera (either within a notch or a pop-mechanism), suggesting that Xiaomi might have plans to use its under-screen selfie camera, something that the company demoed a few weeks ago. It also doesn’t have a physical fingerprint scanner on the back, which means it might feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, which is increasingly more common this year.
Aug. 5, 2019
First HongMeng OS-powered Huawei Smartphone May Launch in Q4, 2019
Even as Huawei continues toofficially denythat its HongMeng OS is meant for smartphones, latest reports coming out of China now seem to suggest that the company will launch its first smartphone powered by the new software during the fourth quarter of this year. The software is expected to be demoed at the upcoming Huawei Developer Conference, slated to run from August 9-11 in Dongguan City, China. According to an unnamed source cited byThe Global Times, the company is currently testing the compatibility of Android apps with the new OS, which is also expected to be marketed as‘Ark OS’in some markets.
Aug. 5, 2019
You Will Soon be Able to Use WhatsApp on Multiple Devices Simultaneously
In what seems to be a confirmation ofearlier rumors, WhatsApp will no longer sign users out from their phones if they logged-in from other devices. Believed to have been first reported by well-known WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo(WABetaInfo), the new feature will allow people to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devicesat once. The new, cross-platform feature should enable people to use the same WhatsApp account on Android, iOS, iPadOS and Windows simultaneously.
Aug. 5, 2019
Galaxy Watch Active 2 Launched with Touch Bezel, LTE, and More
After a bunch of leaks, Samsung has today launched the Galaxy Watch Active 2 — the latest smartwatch offering from the South Korean giant comes with a bigger screen, a fresh look, and a lot more. As expected, the new Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes with a touch-sensitive bezel so users can now just move their finger along the bezel of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and scroll through menus. This was one of the biggest complaints people had with the Galaxy Watch Active, and Samsung has fixed that at the very least.
Aug. 5, 2019
Google Fit App Gets Sleep Tracking, Dark Mode and More
Starting this week, Google is bringing a couple of new features to its fitness app,Google Fit. First off, the app now comes with improved sleep insights, which, the company says, will enable users to track their sleep patterns alongside all the other activities they do through the day. Another new feature is the always popular Dark Mode, which is fast becoming de rigueur for most apps and online services. Announcing the addition of the two new features, the company said that users will be able to track their sleep patterns by connecting their favorite sleep app to Google Fit in order to see the charts of their sleep patterns over time.
Aug. 5, 2019
How to Completely Delete Siri Recordings from Apple’s Servers
When the sensational reports about how Apple uses contractors to keep a tab on iDevice users’ conversations with Siri came out in the open, concerns about user-privacy got heightened. With the shocking revelation about Siri recordings being tapped and closely observed by humans, many Apple users are bound to lose their sleep. Thankfully, after the reports came out,Apple suspended the program. However, your old recordings are still saved on Apple’s servers.
Aug. 5, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro May Ditch Gorilla Glass for ‘AIR Glass’ Protection
Huawei is reportedly planning to ditch Corning Gorilla Glass protection on its upcoming Mate 30 lineup in favor of something called‘AIR Glass’. Developed in-house by the Chinese telecom giant, the new feature is described as a‘protective glass cover’for smartphones and tablet computers. According to a recent trademark filing from the company, it will be used to create‘protective films adapted for smartphones’. Believed to have been spotted first by Dutch tech site,Let’sGoDigital, trademark applications for the new technology have been submitted by Huawei to the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) and to the UK IPO (Intellectual Property Office).
Aug. 5, 2019
iPhone with Face ID and Under-screen Touch ID Coming in 2021: Ming-chi Kuo
If you’ve been wondering why Apple killed off Touch ID and replaced it with the considerably slower Face ID, well, there’s some good news for you. Kuo says that a lot of the technical issues with under-display fingerprint scanners will have been solved by then, allowing Apple to provide the higher-end, premium experience that it desires to give to its customers. Kuo also believes that Apple sees Face ID and Touch ID as complementary and might want to unify the two — this is further hinted at by the number of under-display fingerprint scanner related patents that Apple has been filing.
Aug. 5, 2019
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 Shares First Pictures of Earth From Space
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday took to micro-blogging platform Twitter to share the first pictures of Earth captured by the LI4 camera installed in Chandrayaan-2. The Indian space agency also said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch the moon landing of the lander Vikram carried by the spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 along with selected students. Two students studying in classes 8 to 10 from each state scoring the highest in a quiz contest organized by ISRO in coordination with MyGov.
Aug. 5, 2019
Most Gamers Face Harassment and Friendship in Online Games: Study
The number of online multiplayer games and online gamers is at an all-time peak these days due to the rapid advancements in technology that lead to decreased prices for hardware and easier access to the internet. But, are online gamers really having a good time? Yes to an extent, but not completely. Arecent studyconducted by ADL along with Newzoo, a data analytics company has revealed some information about thebehavior of online gamerswhile they’re playing with random people across the internet.
Aug. 5, 2019
Ninja’s Move to Mixer Resulted in 500k Subscribers, Increase in App Downloads
Popular streamer who rose to fame with his Fortnite streams, and his plays with celebrities like Drake, Ninja last week announced that he was moving off of Twitch and would be streaming exclusively on Microsoft’s streaming platform Mixer from now on. As it turns out, that move has been a success for NinjaandMixer. Ninja’s Mixer channel has already crossed 500,000 subscribers as he streamed his first-ever Mixer live stream, thanks in a big part to the promotional offer that lets users subscribe to Ninja for free on Mixer.
Aug. 5, 2019
Poco F1 Receives up to Rs 5,000 Price-cut on Flipkart, Mi.com
Xiaomi has reduced the prices of itsPoco F1 smartphonein India by up to Rs. 5,000. Following the price-cut, which was announced on Sunday by the company’s head of India operations, Manu Kumar Jain, the 6GB + 128GB storage variant now costs Rs. 18,999. The pricing of the 8GB + 256GB model (both standard and armored) have also been revised to Rs. 22,999 from Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 28,999, respectively. The pricing of the base 6GB + 64GB model had been revised to Rs.
Aug. 5, 2019
Redmi K20, K20 Pro Go on Open Sale in India
After launching it in India last month, Xiaomi has today put its Redmi K20 series of smartphones on open sale in the country. The series of smartphones, including theRedmi K20, and the flagshipRedmi K20 Proare both now available on open sale on Mi.com and Flipkart. The Redmi K20 comes with a Snapdragon 730 SoC, paired with 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. There’s also a 6.39-inch bezel-less AMOLED FHD+ display with a pop-up selfie camera.
Aug. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Automatic Soap Dispenser With Classic Yellow Rubber Duck Design
After launching a number of automatic soap dispensers in China over the past few years, Xiaomi’s subsidiary brand, Mijia, has now expanded its portfolio in the admittedly niche segment by unveiling a new product that functions not too differently from the earlier models, but has a much more fun design. As can be seen from the images posted over the weekend by Ice Universe(@Universeice), it’s designed to resemble a toy duck whose beak acts as the nozzle that releases the soap.
Aug. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 with Upgraded Internals, Same Design
The laptops arecurrently only available in China, and there’s no word if they’ll be making their way to India. However, judging by the fact that Xiaomi didn’t launch last year’s Mi Gaming Laptop in the country either, the chances of these new laptops coming to the country look bleak at best.
Aug. 5, 2019
Amazon Freedom Sale 2019 Kicks off from August 8
In an official press release, Amazon said that during the promo period, customers will be offered great deals across a whole bunch of popular brands, including OnePlus, Apple, Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi, HP, JBL, Bose, Sony, LG, BPL, TCL, Bosch, Whirlpool, Voltas and more. Customers will alsoget up to Rs. 5,000 off on Amazon Echo devices, Fire TV Stick and Kindle e-readers, said the company. Some of the smartphones that will be available under offer include the all-new OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy M40, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Oppo Reno, Oppo F11 Pro, Vivo V15 and the Oppo K3.
Aug. 5, 2019
Fossil Gen 5 Smartwatch Launched
Fossil has today launched its brand new Gen 5 smartwatch with a bunch of cool new features in tow. The smartwatch comes in three colours: Smoke, Black, Dark Brown. The smoke colour is available only in a metal strap, the black colour only in the silicone strap, and the dark brown in leather. Specs-wise, the Gen 5 brings the Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor paired with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage. The watch is also water-resistant up to 3ATM.
Aug. 4, 2019
5 Cool New Icon Packs You Should Check Out
It is no wonder that everyone looks at their home screen several times a day. Hence, spending some time to customize it will improve the overall look and feel of your smartphone. Now, changing the icon pack is one of the easiest ways to quickly customize the home screen, but picking an icon pack that suits your needs can be really difficult as there are a lot of icon packs on the Google Play Store.
Aug. 4, 2019
Alt News App Now Has a Fact-Check Feature to Fight Fake News
While social media has helped people connect with their friends and family in much easier ways than ever before, it has also become a primary source of false news and allegations. A lot of fake news is being shared and forwarded mainly through WhatsApp and Facebook in India every day and I’m sure you would be aware of it. To fight these kinds of false allegations, popular fact-checking website Alt News has added a new feature in its Android app.
Aug. 4, 2019
Apple Watch’s Fall Detection Feature Helped Save a Mother’s Life
According to areportby News Corp Australia, Kate Donald,a patient suffering from epilepsy had a seizure when no one was around her. The report states that Kate’s seizures could be triggered due to a lack of sleep. That is when Mr. Donald, her husband decided to take their kids to grandparents so she could get some peaceful sleep without being disturbed. This attempt to make her health condition better backfired as she had a seizure followed by falling down when she was all alone at home.
Aug. 4, 2019
Emojivision is an iOS App That Lets You Take Emojified Selfies
Unless you’ve been avoiding teens in social media, it is highly likely that you would have come across at least an image made of emojis. While the images may seem silly, it takes a lot of time and effort to create an emojified version of yourself from your existing selfie by choosing each emoji carefully to match the colors. To make this process simpler, a developer has come up with an app called Emojivision.
Aug. 4, 2019
French Satellites Will Have Machine Guns and Power Lasers by 2030
It appears like France is preparing its satellites to withstand any forms of attacks in space. Emmanuel Macron, President of France had announced earlier regarding the establishment of space force for protecting its satellites. A new self-defense and surveillance program has been announced now as the next step in safeguarding the country’s presence in the space. This program essentially leads to thedevelopment of satellites having cameras, power lasers, and machine guns.
Aug. 4, 2019
OnePlus Explains Why 20 Minutes Is a Sweet Spot for Taking a Break from Your Phone
OnePlus introducedZen Mode, its reply to Google’s Digital Wellbeing in Oxygen OS 9.5 which started rolling out along with the launch ofOnePlus 7 Pro. While the feature is more strict and aggressive compared to similar offerings from Apple and Google by literally rendering the phoneunusable for 20 minutes, the company has finally come up with reasons to justify how they ended up choosing this time limit. According to theposton OnePlus forums, the company says that they have done research by studying user’s behavior and usage patterns.
Aug. 4, 2019
This Chrome Extension Brings a Control Center for All Your Tabs
If your workflow involves opening a lot of tabs in your web browser, be it for referencing multiple sources, checking various websites, or just you’re used to browsing with multiple tabs open, you would have noticed the enormous number of tabs after completing the task. At times, keeping so many tabs opened can lead to performance issues in your PC which is why it is recommended to close tabs after usage.
Aug. 4, 2019
This Device Sends You a Notification When It Detects a Mosquito in Your Room
Nobody wants to get disturbed during a comfortable sleep in the middle of the night by mosquitoes. While we have solutions like the good old mosquito nets, mosquito repellant coils, liquid vaporizers, and even mosquito repellant creams, a startup has come up with a hilarious product thatspots the mosquito for you. Bzigo is a smart electronic device that detects and locates mosquitoes in your room. The funniest part of Bzigo is that ituses laser for pinpointing mosquitoesaccurately which reminds me of action movie heroes targeting villains with laser guns.
Aug. 4, 2019
This Website Generates a Fake App to Help You Control Your App Addictions
Have you ever tried so hard to give up on your app addictions? It could be a social media app like Facebook or Instagram, a mobile game like PUBG Mobile, or just casually scrolling through YouTube. If you could relate to this, I have found a cool website named Detoxify that will help you take control of your addictive behavior. Detoxify, as the name suggests, is a website that will help you take a break from your favorite app which you’re using more than you are supposed to.
Aug. 4, 2019
This Website Provides a Summary of Any Article or Text in Seconds
Reading long articles will always give you a detailed perspective regarding a particular subject or topic but at times, skimming through a long document is the best way to go if there are time restrictions. I always wished if someone would summarize a long article for me and guess what, I found a website namedTLDR This!that gives an instant summary of an article or a long-form of text. The website’s name is inspired by the acronym of the internet slang “Too Long; Didn’t Read” that is used on forums and groups when people post long answers to questions or share articles over 500 words.
Aug. 4, 2019
“Everything” is a Tool That Lets You Search Your Entire Computer
While the Windows operating system has a lot of features implemented well to satisfy most of its users, the file search engine present by default has never been one of my favorites. Search results take quite a lot of time to show up and even after getting the search results, the accuracy might often be compromised. That is when I found a new application called “Everything”, a search engine designed for Windows machines to find all the files and folders in the system.
Aug. 3, 2019
Facebook Open-Sources Photo and Video Matching Technology
Social media giant Facebook has open-sourced algorithms that it uses fordetecting and blocking harmful contentfor the betterment of the online community. The harmful content may refer to child exploitation, spreading terrorism, or graphic violence, and the aforesaid algorithms are actively used by the company to detect and prevent them from being circulated on its platform. The algorithms which the company calls PDQ and TMK+PDQF are now available onFacebook’s official GitHubwhich you can access fromhere.
Aug. 3, 2019
Facebook Adds its Name to WhatsApp and Instagram to Show it Owns Them
If you didn’t already know, Facebook owns the biggest messaging app WhatsApp and the biggest photo-sharing platform Instagram. Well, if you didn’t then Facebook wants to put that information front and center with a surprise rebranding. The social media giant hasnow added a ‘from Facebook’ suffix to both of these apps. This means WhatsApp and Instagram have now become ‘WhatsApp from Facebook’ and ‘Instagram from Facebook’ respectively. While several reports across the Internet state that the social media giant will transition its apps soon, the new names are already live.
Aug. 3, 2019
Garmin 45 Smartwatch With Heart-rate Monitor, GPS Launched in India For Rs 19,990
After launching theForerunner 945, 245 and 245 Musicsmartwatches in India earlier this year, US-based smart wearables vendor, Garmin, has now brought one of the two cheapest models in the lineup, the Forerunner 45, to the country. The four devices, along the Forerunner 45S, were launched together back in May as part of the company’s refreshed Forerunner lineup. The one that’s being launched in India is the standard 45, which comes with a 42mm case, while the‘S’model comes in a smaller, 39mm form factor.
Aug. 3, 2019
Google Assistant Can Now Read and Reply to Messages from Third-Party Apps
Google Assistant has always offered you the ability to read aloud messages received in a Google-owned messaging service. Yeah, you could have asked the Assistant to read you messages and it would just take SMS and Hangouts into account. Third-party messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram, which are in use by a larger userbase wasn’t supported by Assistant until today. Google Assistant is nowcapable of reading any and all messages from the vast variety of third-party messaging apps.
Aug. 3, 2019
Grab These Games For Free on the Epic Games Store Right Now
Fortnite developer Epic Games may be new to the game distribution scene, but it’s on a steady rise. Epic Games Store is currently seeing an influx of new games and developers arepicking them over Steamfor the higher payout. While it has attracted game makers, Epic is looking to increase gamer inflow with a weekly ‘free game’ promotional activity. I mean, it’s not a bad deal if you can get two great games for free every week.
Aug. 3, 2019
How to Disable Auto-Playing Videos on YouTube’s Homescreen
YouTube is the mecca for video content consumption. If you’re someone like me then it’s possible that you spend a chunk of your day’s time on YouTube. One of the features that I’ve come to like over the past few weeks is the video auto playback on the homescreen. This feature allows you to watch videos, which are muted and display captions, without headphones or bugging someone in a public space.
Aug. 3, 2019
How to Get Battery Report in Windows 10 to Monitor Battery Health
If you’ve used aWindows 10PC, you’d know that the platform does not necessarily share a lot of info on the battery of the device or its performance. This is a shame, considering there are times when you want to know how well the battery on your device is doing. Sure, Windows shows you the estimated time remaining in the system tray but that’s about it. Maybe you’ve just bought a shiny new Windows laptop and you want to know how well the battery is holding up.
Aug. 3, 2019
Huawei’s EMUI 10 Promo Images Suggest Major Visual Changes
Huawei is gearing up to show off a number of new innovations at its developer conference next week in China. While we are excited to check out their mysteriousHongMeng OS(orHarmony OS, as some leaks suggest), the next iteration of EMUI – EMUI 10 – will also be shown off at the event. But, prior to the conference, a number of teaser images for EMUI 10 have appeared online. First spotted by Huawei Central, thepromo images seen below are live on the company’s Chinese developer portal.
Aug. 3, 2019
Researchers Have Come up with an Invisible Keyboard for Touchscreens and VR
Typing is undoubtedly one of the inconveniences in any large device with a touch screen. While people have got used to typing comfortably in smartphones as a necessity, the same can’t be said for tablets like iPads and Android tablets. To solve this typing problem, a team of researchers from the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed animaginary keyboard interfaceto simulate the typing experience anywhere on the screen.
Aug. 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 Survives Durability Tests With Passing Colors
The shiny, shimmery Samsung mid-range smartphone that I adore –Galaxy A50went through a series of durability tests just recently. It’s one of the most popular phones in India right now, not just due to its glamour but also its flush feature set. It’s got all the features you want in a modern smartphone – an AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor, triple cameras, and a powerful chipset. But, how durable is it?
Aug. 3, 2019
Samsung Teases New Exynos 9825 Chipset That’ll Power the Galaxy Note 10
Galaxy Note 10 isset to arriveon August 7. Yeah, the next Note 10 flagship smartphone launches next week. The Internet is flooded with rumors and leaks about Samsung’s new flagship. We know about everything about theNote 10— from its display to the cameras. But, a new leak surrounding the chipset powering this device popped up on Friday and it has now been confirmed by Samsung itself. A new Exynos chipset is being unveiled next week.
Aug. 3, 2019
Scientists Have Developed Contact Lenses That Zoom in When You Blink Twice
Have you ever wished to have the ability to zoom in with your eyes just like what we get when we switch to the telephoto lens on smartphone cameras? Your wishes may soon come true, thanks to some scientists from California. According to apaperpublished in Advanced Functional Materials journal, scientists at the University of California have managed to develop a pair of contact lenses that have the ability to zoom in when you blink your eyes twice.
Aug. 3, 2019
Xiaomi’s New Mi Gaming Laptop With RTX 2060 GPU Spotted at China Joy
Rumors of Xiaomi launching a new gaming laptop have been circling the Internet for the past few days now. We have also seen specification leaks for the new Mi Gaming Laptop, along with an official launch date of August 4. However, Xiaomi (or should I say Intel) is showcasing this laptop at its China Joy booth and has let the cat out of the bag. You get a beautiful 15.6-inch Full-HD display with thin bezels all-around, except for the thicker bezel at the bottom with the Mi branding.
Aug. 2, 2019
YouTube Top-Grossing Video App in Q2, 2019 With $138 Million in User Spending: Report
Interestingly, while YouTube features front and center as the top-grossing app on iOS, it is nowhere to be found on the top-ten list for the Play Store. Instead, a relatively little-known app called LiveAF (Live Artistic Freedom) takes pole position on Android, followed closely by Amazon’s Twitch. TikTok and PicsArt are the only two apps that feature among the top-five on both platforms.Image Courtesy: Sensor Tower In the overall scheme of things, a Chinese social sharing app called Kwai was the second-highest earning app in the Photo & Video category worldwide with close to $78 million in gross revenue.
Aug. 2, 2019
Apple Suspends Siri’s Speech Grading Program Following Privacy Concerns
Following widespread privacy concerns aboutApple letting its employees listen inon Siri voice recordings, the iPhone-maker has announced that it is suspending the response-grading program for its digital voice assistant, saying it will conduct a thorough review of the entire process before taking its next step. In astatement to The Vergeon Thursday, the company said that it remains committed to user-privacy and, will soon roll out a software update that would allow users to decide for themselves whether they want to participate in the grading program or not.
Aug. 2, 2019
Fortnite Season X Introduces Two-Player Mech Suits, Volatile Rifts and More
Have you eagerly been waiting for Fortnite’s next season? Well, Fortnite Season 10 – it’s being officially called Season X (read ex) is here now and you should get ready to take a leap through time. The concept for this season is ‘Out of Time’ and it sees the Zero Point become volatile, giving you access to past locations that have now been nixed and newer additions as well. One of the most interesting additions to this season in Fortnite comes in the form of the Titanfall-like B.
Aug. 2, 2019
ACT Fibernet Launches its ACT Stream 4K Android TV Box in 4 Cities
After initially announcing it back in April, internet service provider, ACT Fibernet has today finally launched its 4K Android TV Box in four cities across the country — Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. The device is currently available in those four cities to subscribers with ACT Fibernet plans over Rs. 999 in Delhi and Hyderabad, over Rs. 1099 in Chennai, and over Rs. 1159 in Bengaluru. If you’re an ACT Fibernet customer and you’re eligible (and interested) in getting the 4K Android TV box, you can apply for it over at the ACT Fibernetwebsitewith your registered mobile number, or your User ID.
Aug. 2, 2019
HTC Reportedly Planning to Re-enter Indian Market in August
A year afterexiting the countryin the face ofpiling losses and dwindling market share, Taiwanese smartphone company, HTC, is reportedly planning to re-enter the Indian smartphone market as early as this month. According to an unnamed source quoted by the PTI:“HTC is making a comeback to India after a gap of more than a year and is set to launch a new flagship series in next few days. It is set to offer many firsts in the smartphone industry with the new launch in line with its legacy of firsts”.
Aug. 2, 2019
Huawei Trademarks SuperSensing Camera; May Arrive with Mate 30 Pro
Huawei has established itself as offering some of the best cameras on a smartphone, of recent. TheHuawei P30 Prois touted to come packed with somegreat camera features– most importantly the zooming capabilities of that smartphone. Well, Huawei is gearing up to launch its second flagship, the Mate 30 Pro, really soon and it will come with awesome, new camera features we’ve never seen before. Huawei is being granted back-to-back trademarks for new mobile photography-related terms before Mate 30 Pro’s much-awaited launch.
Aug. 2, 2019
Intel Unveils 10th-Gen ‘Ice Lake’ Laptop Processors With Faster Graphics, Better Efficiency
After announcing a few interesting tidbits about its 10th-gen‘Ice Lake’laptop processors earlier this year, Intel finally disclosed some of their key technical specifications on Thursday. The upcoming hardware, which is expected to hit the market in the coming weeks, is being described as a‘huge leap forward’for the company after its previous-generation CPUs failed to enthuse consumers by offering only incremental upgrades over their predecessors. The company says it will offer 11 different Ice Lake processors to start off, ranging from a couple of dual-core Y-series Core i3 chips designed to offer extreme efficiency (9W TDP) in ultrabooks, to a more robust and powerful quad-core U-series Core i7 chip with a 28W TDP for more powerful machines.
Aug. 2, 2019
Note 10 Devices in the US May Also Come with Exynos Chipsets
For a long time now, Samsung has been shipping its flagships with two different chipsets, and the US-bound units have offered the Snapdragon flagship processors. However, it looks like that’s about to change, with Samsung reportedly going to sell Exynos-powered Note 10 units in the US as well. The information comes courtesy of famed leakster Evan Blass who, in atweet, claimed that he had information that the South Korean giant will use Exynos chipsets for devices sold in the US as well.
Aug. 2, 2019
PS4 Indepedence Day Sale Kicks Off; Discounts on Games & DualShock 4 Controller
Independence Day is right around the corner and Sony is participating in the celebrations with a dedicated sale event. The company has announced the PS4 Independence Sale to offer players a chance to a myriad of popular games – like God of War, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), Uncharted, and more at heavily discounted prices. There’s also a discount available on the DualShock controller if you’re looking to add a new one to your setup.
Aug. 2, 2019
Realme To Show Off 64MP Quad-Camera Technology on August 8 in India
Realmefirst teasedthat it was working on a 64MP camera smartphone back in June. We have since seen Xiaomiteasethat it’s also experimenting with this new high-megapixels sensor. However, it seems like Realme wants to follow the lead of its parent and display innovation to the masses before anyone else. Realme today annoucned that it willshow off a 64MP quad-camera smartphone on August 8at an event in New Delhi. Called the ‘Realme Camera Innovation Event,’ this event will see the company tout that it’s taking an upper hand over Xiaomi by bringing 64MP sensors on its smartphones before them.
Aug. 2, 2019
Samsung Reportedly Developing Exynos 9630
According to a new report, South Korean giant Samsung is working on a new Exynos chipset. The Exynos 9630 is said to be the successor to the 10nm Exynos 9610 that the company announced last year. Other components in the 9610 that might be upgraded, include the cores, obviously, along with the GPU (the 9610 has the Mali G72 MP3 GPU), and the ISP for better camera performance and more features.
Aug. 2, 2019
You Can Now Post and Schedule on Instagram Using Facebook’s Creator Studio
If you’re a social media manager you must be well-versed with the Facebook Creator Studio for posting, scheduling, and managing your content on the social media platform. However, such flexible tools were so far not available readily for Instagram. Now, it seems that Facebook has realised that it owns the photo-sharing app turned Snapchat clone, and finally added Instagram posting and scheduling support to the Facebook Creator Studio. You can now head over to the Facebook Creator Studio and find your business Instagram pages listed there as well.
Aug. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Customized Game Controller for Redmi K20, K20 Pro in China
Xiaomi’s budget-centric sub-brand Redmifirst announcedthe Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in China a couple of months ago. It has since found its way to India, but what most Redmi fans might not know is that Redmi K20 series supports Black Shark game controllers as well. Yes, Redmi announced that it will soon start selling a game controller for the Redmi K20 series at the China launch event. And it is today, the day when China Joy Expo kicks off, Redmi haslaunched a customized game controllerfor its newest smartphone lineup.
Aug. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Reportedly Working on Reverse Wireless Charging, May Come with the MIX 4
According to strings spotted in the latestMIUI beta, it looks like Chinese smartphone giantXiaomiis working on reverse wireless charging, joining the ranks ofHuaweiandSamsung. The strings in the latest MIUI beta were spotted by XDA Member kackskrz, and apparently, suggest that there will be a feature allowing users to use their phone to charge other devices wirelessly. They also suggest that similar to phones like theGalaxy S10, the reverse wireless charging feature will automatically turn off in 90 seconds if no device is being charged.
Aug. 2, 2019
TCL P8 4K Android Smart TVs With Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Launched in India
Ahead of the festive season in India, TCL has launched its new P8 Series of Android-powered smart TVs in the country. The lineup comprises of the flagship P8S range, the premium P8E series and the mainstream P8 devices, in screen sizes ranging from 43- to 65-inches. While the P8S comes in 65-inch and 55-inch variants, the P8E will be available in 65, 55, 50 and 43-inch versions. The P8 is being offered in 55, 50 and 43-inch models.
Aug. 2, 2019
Google’s ‘Phone’ App Will Now Let Users Make Emergency Calls Without Speaking
Google is working on a new feature that will allow users of its‘Phone’app to seek assistance in case of emergencies even if they are unable to communicate verbally. In an officialblog poston Thursday, the company said that the feature will let incapacitated or speech-impaired users communicate with emergency operators by selecting on-screen‘Medical’,‘Fire’or‘Police’options during an emergency call to convey the type of assistance their require. The feature, which will soon roll out to thePhone appon Pixel phones and a few other Android devices, will then automatically convey that information to the emergency operator by converting it into speech through an automated voice service.
Aug. 1, 2019
Apple Might Move Its Manufacturing to Vietnam, Thanks to the Trade War
With trade tensions between the United States and China not being resolved, major tech-giants are looking at other manufacturing opportunities for their devices, and Vietnam is reportedly the country most companies are heading to. While South Korean giant Samsung reportedly already manufactures over half of its handsets in the country, other tech companies are also turning to Vietnam for their manufacturing needs, including Nintendo, which is looking to manufacture its Switch console in Vietnam, according to reports by a supple chain research firm.
Aug. 1, 2019
Apple, Samsung Customers Have Highest Brand Loyalty Among Smartphone Users: Report
In its latest smartphone brand loyalty study, electronics buy-back site, BankMyCell, has claimed that Apple and Samsung stand out as the two manufacturers with the highest brand retention among US residents. According to the report, Apple had 74.6 percent iPhone trade-in brand loyalty, while Samsung’s trade-in loyalty was only a tad lower, at 63.9 percent. While 12.8 percent of iPhone users switched over to Samsung, as much as 17 percent of Samsung users picked up an iPhone, the report said.
Aug. 1, 2019
Dyson V11 Absolute Pro Vacuum Cleaner Review: Sorry, Dyson, I’m Not Giving This Back
I know what you’re thinking —“that’s a weird title for a review”, but bear with me, okay, and you’ll see just why I’m never returning the V11 Absolute Pro that Dyson sent over to us for a review. Working here at Beebom, I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing just so many gadgets that I’ve honestly lost track (and count). However, I never thought I’d be this excited about a vacuum cleaner as I was when Dyson sent over the V11 Absolute Pro to us for review.
Aug. 1, 2019
Google Pay Will Now Send SMS Alerts for Secure Transactions
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce instances of fraud on its Google Pay platform, the tech giant on Wednesday announced that it is rolling out a new feature that will make transactions simpler and more secure. In an official press release, the company said that to help users easily identify suspicious transactions, Google Pay will now send app notifications as well as SMS alerts to inform users each time they receive a‘collect’request.
Aug. 1, 2019
Windows 10 To Soon Start Testing ‘Cloud Download’ Feature to Recover PCs
Unlike Apple’s macOS, which only releases a major update each year, Microsoft likes to keep Windows fanboys in the loop. The Redmond giant gives them a chance to test out several newWindows 10 featuresbefore their official release. The Insiders, as they’re called, just received a fresh new build and it reveals a new feature Microsoft is currently working on. Microsoft is taking cues from its arch-nemesis Apple, who it mocks with anew Surface advert, to make it simpler to recover/restore your Windows 10 PCs via the cloud.
Aug. 1, 2019
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019): Huawei’s First Pop-up Camera Phone Launched in India
This large display here is coupled with a pop-up camera module to offer an immersive fullscreen experience, which Huawei terms Ultra FullView. There’s a noticeable chin as you’ve already seen on most similarly-specced phones, with a tiny top bezel. There’s a physical fingerprint sensor on the rear and no in-display fingerprint sensors on a lot of recent devices. This smartphone ispowered by the Kirin 710F chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB using microSD card).
Aug. 1, 2019
iPhone 11 Might Support Apple Pencil: Analysts
The iPhone 11 should be coming out in September with iOS 13, camera improvements, and a new A13 chipset, but, according to Citi analysts, the upcoming iPhone will also come with support for Apple Pencil. As of now, the Apple Pencil is only supported on the iPad Pro, and 6th-generation iPads, and bringing it to the iPhone would be a major shift for Apple. Either way, since Citi analysts usually focus on companies’ financials instead of future product features, there’s no way to set odds on how accurate this information might be.
Aug. 1, 2019
Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Jail for Smuggling 40,000 Fake iPhones, iPads Into US
According to the US Department of Justice (DoJ), Jianhua ‘Jeff’ Li made more than $1.1 million for his role in the smuggling racket, which also included numerous other members, both within the US and outside. At least three of his collaborators and co-conspirators had been sentenced to jail earlier. According to the DoJ, the devices, once inside the US, were shipped all over the country and“Proceeds were funneled back to conspirator accounts in Florida and New Jersey via structured cash deposits and then a portion was transferred to conspirators in Italy, further disguising the source of the funds”.
Aug. 1, 2019
Microsoft Hired a Guy Named ‘Mac Book’ to Advertise Surface Laptop 2
The online rivalry between Windows and Mac users is legendary, but it isn’t limited to just fanboys and online trolls. Over the years, Microsoft and the Apple themselves have taken some good-natured shots at each other through their advertisements that have added to the banter, increased user participation and made for interesting viewing. In its latest ad for the Surface Laptop 2, Microsoft has now hired a guy called Mackenzie Book (Mac Book, get it?
Aug. 1, 2019
MIUI 11 Will See Fewer Ads and Improve System Stability, Confirms Xiaomi Exec
We have been hearing about MIUI’s next major software update –MIUI 11– to be in the works for quite some time now. Xiaomi has itself teased that it is working on their much-anticipated software refresh. It strives to once again stand tall against all other custom ROM experiences out there, especiallyOxygenOS, with a kitty of new features and fixes based on user feedback. MIUI was once admired by users for itsexpansive theming optionsandrich feature set.
Aug. 1, 2019
OnePlus Ambassador Robert Downey Jr. Spotted Using Huawei P30 Pro
Much-loved Marvel hero and recently inducted OnePlus ambassador Robert Downey Jr. became the center of attention over a Weibo post. The movie star has been spotted in adverts and billboards, helping marketOnePlus’ transitionto the premium segment. It, however, seems Downey Jr. overlooked this nuance as he was found posting about the OnePlus 7 (most probably a sponsored activity) on his Weibo handle using the Huawei flagship P30 Pro smartphone. Earlier this week, the official account for Robert Downey Jr.
Aug. 1, 2019
OnePlus Camera 3.8.1 to Add Focus Tracking, Long Exposure for Night Photography
As part of its continuing efforts to make theOnePlus 7 Prostand out from the crowd in terms of its imaging abilities, OnePlus is said to be working on a couple of new features for the phone’s default camera app. The features, which are yet to go live, were discovered during an APK teardown of the latest OnePlus Camera app (version 3.8.1) byXDA-Developers. According to XDA, OnePlus Camera v3.8.1, which ships with the Android Q DP3 update for the OnePlus 7 Pro, adds a new‘tripod long exposure’setting that should let in more light by increasing the exposure, but without making images blurry.
Aug. 1, 2019
OnePlus Trumps Samsung to Regain Top Spot in India’s Premium Smartphone Market
OnePlus was followed by usual suspects, Samsung and Apple, at numbers two and three, respectively. Counterpoint defines‘premium’smartphones as devices costing above Rs. 45,000, which is around $645 at current exchange rates. OnePlus also clocked its highest-ever quarterly shipments globally, earning it a place in the global top-ten for the first time in history. Overall, Xiaomi retained the top spot in India with 28 percent marketshare as smartphone shipments in the countrygrew to 37 million units, setting an all-time second-quarter shipment record.
Aug. 1, 2019
This Chrome Extension Helps Reduce Clutter and Distractions on YouTube
Have you ever stretched after a lengthy YouTube viewing session and posed this question yourself, why am I watching this video again? How did I end up watching this, anyway? I know, this has happened to most of us. I can count myself as the biggest offender of this practice. But, YouTube is a breeding ground for some of the most interesting content and it’s difficult not to fall down the rabbit hole.
Aug. 1, 2019
How to Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone
Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone Here, we will learn how to connect PS4 Controller to iPhone in just four easy steps. However, there are a few things to note.Your iPhone must be oniOS 13 betaand you should have a Playstation Dualshock 4 controller. At this point, no other PS4 controllers are being supported so keep that in mind. Now having said that, let’s begin with the steps. Just open your iPhone’s Settings and navigate to Bluetooth.
Jul. 31, 2019
Zomato Food Delivery Now Available in 500 Cities Across India
Zomato on Monday announced that its food delivery services are available in 500 towns and cities across India after expanding into 120 new markets in July. The company had originally aimed to hit the milestone by September, but fueled by steady growth and massive cash infusions from investors like Sequoia Capital, it has managed to exceed its expectations, although some within the industry are wondering whether the expansion is happening too fast, too soon.
Jul. 31, 2019
Facebook’s New Technology Could Let You Communicate With Your Thoughts
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), claims to have been able to prove the aforementioned theory with three epilepsy patients voluntarily implanted with electrodes. Published over the weekend onNature, the study seems to successfully demonstrate that brain activity recorded while speaking could, indeed, be decoded into speech in real-time, but only as long as it’s among a limited set of answers in response to predetermined questions.
Jul. 31, 2019
Galaxy Fold will Reportedly Launch Around the iPhone 11
The Galaxy Fold saga is very interesting. Samsung announced the phone alongside the Galaxy S10 line-up to a lot of hype and fanfare, and the phone has since seen a bunch of delays and issues. First, there were reports from journalists and reviewers aboutbreaking Galaxy Fold displaysand faulty units, after which Samsung promptly announced that it’ll fix the problems and stick to the launch timeline. Since then, it has been delayed a couple of times, and now, Samsung hasfixed itand has recently announced that it will finallylaunch in September.
Jul. 31, 2019
Galaxy Tab S6 Launched with Snapdragon 855, New S-Pen, More
Samsung has today launched its latest tablet offering, the Galaxy Tab S6, ahead of the upcoming and much-awaitedNote 10 launchon August 7 in New York. The tablet, that Samsung is portraying as a“new tablet that allows people to create and connect, enjoy immersive entertainment, and accomplish their goals wherever they go”looks pretty good, and comes with advanced technology, a new S-Pen for an even better stylus experience, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Jul. 31, 2019
Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Tab S6 Launch Dates Announced
While Samsung gears up tolaunch the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus(or Note 10 Pro) on August 7, we’ve also been seeing a lot ofrumoursandleaksabout the Galaxy Watch Active 2, and the GalaxyTab S6, and now, Samsung has finally confirmed the launch dates for the two devices, and it’s fairly evident that the South Korean giant doesn’t want anything coming in the way of the Note 10 hype-train when the phone launches — both the Galaxy Watch Active 2, and the Galaxy Tab S6 are launching before the Galaxy Note 10.
Jul. 31, 2019
Google Chrome 76 Won’t Allow Websites to Detect When You’re Incognito
Google has released an update for its Chrome browser, bringing in tow a bunch of changes. First off, Chrome 76 blocks Flash even more aggressively than before. While previously Chrome blocked individual Flash elements on websites, something that almost every major browser is doing already, Chrome 76 is getting more aggressive with its Flash-blocking, with the entire browser feature now being kept to ‘off’ by default. This can be seen in Chrome’s Flash settings which now shows the toggle set to ‘off’ by default.
Jul. 31, 2019
Lenovo Launches Ultra-slim Yoga S940, Yoga A940 AIO in India; Price Starting at Rs 1,39,990
Lenovo is well-known to be a market leader in the laptop and PC segment in India. Today, the Chinese company expands on its portfolio of premium offerings with the launch of the ultra-slim Yoga S940 and Yoga A940 for professional and productivity buffs. Lenovo Yoga S940: Specs and Features One of the most remarkable things about the Lenovo Yoga S940 has to be its ultra-slim, lightweight construction. This ultrabook has a metal build and weighs just 1.
Jul. 31, 2019
LG Updates Its UltraFine 5K Displays with iPad Pro Support
Electronics giant LG has announced an update to its line-up of UltraFine displays — the monitors that Apple says are the best external displays for its current MacBook Pro line-up. With the new update, the UltraFine displays now support USB-C connectivity as well, in addition to the Thunderbolt 3 connectivity they have offered since launch. Thanks to this change, the displays now support Apple’s powerful new USB-C enabled iPad Pro.
Jul. 31, 2019
Netflix Tests Adjusting Video Quality By Tracking Your Physical Activity
Netflix is tracking the physical activity of some users via its Android app. Yes, a security researcher recently spotted that the video streaming app has permission to access your physical activity (accessible on Android Q, coming to all users soon). I mean, anyone is going to freak out if they find Netflix knows when they’re walking or running, right? The security researcher posted his findings on Twitter, as you can see below:
Jul. 31, 2019
Samsung Q2 Profits Drop 56% Amidst Declining Smartphone Sales, Lower DRAM Prices
One of the major reasons for Samsung’s less-than-impressive earnings was its smartphone business, which earned only 1.6 trillion won ($1.4 billion) in quarterly profit, down 42 percent from a year ago, because of what the company said was slower sales of flagship models amid increasing competition and increased marketing expenses. There is, however, some light at the end of the tunnel for the company, as memory chip prices are likely to start bottoming out sooner rather than later.
Jul. 31, 2019
Skype for Business Online to be Retired in 2021
In a blog post, the company said that it has decided to make the switch to Teams after having“worked closely with customers to refine Teams”and it now thinks that it“can confidently recommend it as an upgrade to all Skype for Business Online customers”. To ensure a smoother transition to Teams from Skype for Business Online, the Redmond giant is taking a bunch of steps, including product investments to address feature requests from Skype for Business customers, such as Dynamic 911, Shorter Retention Periods, Teams and Skype interoperability, and more.
Jul. 31, 2019
Sony Launches BRAVIA Master A8G, A9G OLED Smart TVs in India
While the budget smart TV segment in India has now fallen into the hands of Xiaomi and other fledgling brands, the premium TV market is still dominated by the likes of Samsung and Sony. Keeping that in mind, Sony has today expanded its renowned BRAVIA portfolio with the launch of the Master A8G and A9G smart TV series in India. Sony first showed off its new BRAVIA Master A9G OLED TV lineup at CES earlier this year.
Jul. 31, 2019
Apple Card to Launch in August With Cash Back Offers and More
Following up on the success of Apple Pay, Apple last year announced plans to launch a new credit card that it said would be accepted anywhere Apple Pay is accepted. The company’s CEO, Tim Cook, has now confirmed that theApple Card will begin rolling out commercially starting August. At Apple’s latest quarterly earnings call on Monday, Cook said:“Thousands of Apple employees are using the Apple Card every day in a beta test and we will begin to roll out the Apple Card in August”.
Jul. 31, 2019
Vivo Z5 Launched with Snapdragon 712, 48MP Triple Cameras, and More
Vivo launched its first Snapdragon 712-powered smartphone,the Vivo Z1 Pro, in India recently. It’s a sweet budget offering with a punch-hole display and triple rear cameras, which is called Vivo Z5x in China. Thus, the Chinese giant has today launched sort-of a sibling for this device in its home country. Vivo Z5 today went official in China as the second Snapdragon 712 smartphone in the company’s budget portfolio. It packs a myriad of modern features such as a waterdrop notch, AMOLED screen, in-display fingerprint sensor, and a 48MP camera.
Jul. 31, 2019
Spotify Has 108 Million Premium Subscribers Against Apple Music’s 60 Million
In a press release earlier today, Spotify said that its operations in India, its newest market,“performed well and in line with expectations”. The companylaunched its service in Indiaat the end of February and, hit a million users within its first week. It claimed to have signed-up a million more users in the following few weeks. It isn’t, however, immediately clear as to how many of them have subscribed to the premium tier.
Jul. 30, 2019
16-Year-Old Bags $3 Million Prize Money For Winning Fortnite World Championship
An American teenager has become the first-ever world champion in Fortnite, winning a record $3m (around Rs. 20 crores) in the process. Kyle‘Bugha’Giersdorf, 16, won the solo event of the competition, hosted by Epic Games in the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday. After earning his massive paycheck, the young Pennsylvania resident was at a loss of words, saying:“Words can’t really explain it. I’m so happy. Everything I’ve done in the grind has all paid off and it’s just insane”.
Jul. 30, 2019
30 Best Netflix Martial Art Movies You Should Watch
Netflix has a long list of catalog for various genres and sub-genres of movies and TV shows. The streaming giant has a massivecollection of movieswhich includecomedy,action,horror, and more. However, there are also sub-genres like martial art movies which are niche but have enjoyable content. The martial art movies are slowly growing and have amassed a significant audience around the globe. That’s why we have compiled this list of 30 best Netflix martial art movies which you can stream right now.
Jul. 30, 2019
Google Employees Offered Strangers $5 for their Face Scans for the Pixel 4
Last night, Google released a teaser for the Pixel 4 which confirmed that the upcoming Google flagship will feature Face Unlock and, as rumours have been suggesting for some time now, Project Soli for motion gestures. Now, in reports fromAndroid Police, andZDNet, confirmed by Google toThe Verge, it seems the company asked random strangers to let Google employees take their pictures in exchange for $5 gift cards from Amazon and Starbucks.
Jul. 30, 2019
Amazon Reportedly Planning to Launch Food Delivery Service in India
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a food delivery service in India before the end of the year. According to unnamed sourcesquoted by Reuters, the service will be rolled out in September, just ahead of the festive season in the country. It will be part of Amazon’s‘Prime’membership platform that offers several benefits, including expedited shipping, free on-demand music and videos, early access to various promotional deals and more. The report further states that the US tech giant is partnering with Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy’s investment firm, Catamaran Ventures, to launch the service.
Jul. 30, 2019
Android Auto Redesign with Dark Mode Rolling Out Again
According to multiple Reddit posts, spotted by Android Police, the new Android Auto experience is rolling out in the latest update to the software which brings the version number up to 4.5.5928. However, a lot of other users with the latest version of Android Auto have not received the redesign, while others reportedly have the toggle available to them in the Settings for the app, even though it’s not enabled by default.
Jul. 30, 2019
Apple Will Let Users Choose Bigger or More App Icons on the iPad Home Screen
Apple recently released the fifth beta for its newly rebranded iPadOS, and with it, the company is bringing along an unannounced feature that might prove to be very handy for users who want some semblance of home-screen customisation on the powerful tablet. As spotted byMacRumors, iPadOS now comes with a feature labelled ‘App Icon Size’ which lets users reduce the size of app icons on the home screen to fit more apps on a single page, or increase the size of app icons and fit fewer apps on a single page.
Jul. 30, 2019
Avengers: Endgame Now Available on Google Play, YouTube, and iTunes in India
The epic conclusion to Phase 3 of the MCU — Avengers: Endgame — took the world by storm upon release, collecting box office earnings like crazy, and following the re-release with extra footage, the movie finally toppled Avatar as the highest-earning film of all time. Well, if you’re a Marvel fan and you want to see Endgame again (or if you haven’t seen it yet) and you’re upset because it is not available in theatres anymore, you can now watch the movie from the comfort of your home.
Jul. 30, 2019
Black Shark 2 Pro With Snapdragon 855 Plus, UFS 3.0 Storage Launched in China
Gaming phone makers strive to offer the ultimate performance to its users. Be it in terms of raw power or features that complement your gaming experience.Black Shark 2arrived earlier this year with some notable features such as 240Hz touch response, Liquid Cooling 3.0 and more. Well, the arrival of the Snapdragon 855 Plus chipset has pushed phone makers to renew their gaming phones with more horsepower. Black Shark 2 Pro has been launched today and it brings this overclocked chipset and other minor upgrades in tow.
Jul. 30, 2019
Truecaller May Have Signed You Up for Its Payment Service without Consent
Truecaller, the call-screening application for which India is reportedly the largest market, has pushed out an urgent software update in India after a previous version of the app automatically signed users up to its payment service. The issue was noticed by a bunch of users who started reporting that they had been signed up to Truecaller’s payment service without their consent. Truecaller has since put out a statement claiming that the issue arose because of a bug in the app that automatically sent the UPI verification message that’s required to enable UPI-based payment systems.
Jul. 30, 2019
Huawei’s First-Half Revenue Climbs 23.2% Despite US Trade Ban
Though everyone expected Huawei’s ongoing tussle with the United States to result in diminished sales, the Chinese giant has proven the analysts wrong. Huawei hastoday posted its first-half earnings report, revealing that itsrevenue jumped a significant 23.2%as compared to their revenue figures for the same period last year. We have to start with its smartphone business, which was expected to take the massive hit because of Googlesevering tieswith the Chinese company in light of the trade ban.
Jul. 30, 2019
MediaTek Helio G90, G90T Officially Announced to Help Make Gaming Phones Affordable
The mobile gaming industry has swelled exponentially over the past year, thanks to one battle royale title, witnessing a major shift in what users desire from their smartphones. This led Qualcomm to unveil theirfirst-ever gamer-centric chipsetearlier this year. Well, the American chipmaker has since also launched asouped-up variantof its Snapdragon 855 flagship chipset as well. MediaTek has been rumored to be launching a new chipset to take on Qualcomm’s ever-growing dominance.
Jul. 30, 2019
Mi Flex Phone Grip and Stand Launched in India at Rs. 149
Chinese smartphone and accessories manufacturer Xiaomi sure makes a broad range of products. The company has now launched its new Mi Flex phone grip and stand in India for a price of just Rs. 149. The Mi Flex is a tiny thing that attaches to the back of a smartphone, allowing the user to grip their phone better, without worrying too much about accidentally dropping their phone, especially if they’re holding multiple objects in their hand.
Jul. 30, 2019
Panasonic Lumix G95 Mirrorless Camera With 20.3MP Sensor, 4K Recording Launched in India
Panasonic has expanded its G-series mirrorless camera lineup in India by launching the Lumix G95 hybrid that features high mobility for field use and a rugged body made out of magnesium alloy. The Single Lens Mirrorless camera comes with a whole host of functions, including the Lumix G MFT camera lens, flip-out screen, Integrated Wi-Fi, 4K capability and more. Panasonic Lumix G95 Specs and Features The Panasonic Lumix G95 comes with a 20.
Jul. 30, 2019
PlayStation 4 Becomes the Fastest Console to Ship 100 Million Units
As far as consoles are concerned, there’s no doubt Sony’s PlayStation 4 is one of the most popular ones out there, and if you needed more proof of the success that the PS4 is, the console has reportedly crossed 100 million total units shipped. Sony announced that it shipped 3.2 million PlayStation 4 units between April and June, bringing up the total PlayStation 4 shipments to 100 million. The PS4 is the third Sony console to hit that number, with the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 both having crossed 100 million in their lifetime.
Jul. 30, 2019
Portronics Freedom 4 Smart Wireless Charger with Alarm Clock, LED Lamp Launched for Rs 2,999
Electronics accessories maker, Portronics, has expanded its portfolio in India by launching a newsmart wireless charger called Freedom 4that also comes with an integrated digital clock and LED lamp. It also has several built-in smart safety features, including surge protection, over-voltage protection and over-heating protection. The device has an anti-skid design and is built using high-quality ABS plastic. The Portronics Freedom 4 comes withboth wireless and wired charging options. It supports Qi Wireless Charging with a maximum distance of up to 8mm and charging efficiency of 73 percent.
Jul. 30, 2019
PUBG Mobile Lite Tops Google Play Rankings in India Within 3 Days of Release
Just three days after its officiallaunch in India, PUBG Mobile Lite has become the number one most-downloaded game on the Google Play Store in the country. Built with Unreal Engine 4, this version of the cult battle royale game is designed for entry-level devices that lack the hardware to power the graphics-intensive game. Available only on Android, PUBG Mobile Lite has a download size of 468MB and, is optimized to run on devices with less than 2GB of RAM without compromising on the gameplay.
Jul. 30, 2019
Realme Invites Beta Testers for Project X; Could be RealmeOS
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has gained a solid user base in India with its competitively priced phones, but the company still uses Oppo’s custom Android skin —ColorOS— in its phones. However, it now seems like the company is looking to remove its dependency on Oppo’sColorOSfor its smartphones. The company has recently sent out emails to beta testers asking them to become a beta tester for something Realme is calling ‘Project X’.
Jul. 30, 2019
Tencent, Qualcomm Sign Strategic Partnership For Future Gaming Projects
Chinese tech giant, Tencent, and US chipmaker, Qualcomm, have announced a strategic partnership that they say will deliver premium gaming content and experiences to players and game developers. The companies on Sunday signed what they called a‘nonbinding memorandum of understanding’(MoU) for strategic cooperation wherein they are expected to have comprehensive collaborations in the field of digital entertainment. In ajoint press release, the companies said:“The cooperation includes joint efforts anticipated to optimize future projects including Qualcomm Snapdragon-based mobile gaming devices, game content and performance optimizations, Snapdragon Elite Gaming enhancements, cloud gaming, AR/VR, 5G gaming use case developments and additional relevant technologies”.
Jul. 30, 2019
TikTok Owner ByteDance is Working on a Phone with Smartisan
For quite some time now, we’ve been hearing reports and rumours about ByteDance — the company behind popular short video sharing app TikTok — wanting tobuild its very own smartphone. It now seems that ByteDance’s plans are getting more concrete and that the company is teaming up with smartphone maker Smartisan to build the smartphone. The company had earlier been reported to be in talks with Smartisan for the project as well, and now ByteDance has released a statement saying,“Before ByteDance jumped to acquire the Hammer Technology team, the hammer was already planning to create a new phone.
Jul. 30, 2019
Xiaomi Confirms It Will Launch a MediaTek Helio G90T-Powered Gaming Phone Soon
MediaTek has joined the growing hype around gaming phones with the launch of its first gamer-centric chipset, theHelio G90 and Helio G90T. These chipsets are being touted to outperform Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 series chipsets. And what’s even interesting is that Xiaomi wants a piece of the mobile gaming segment in India. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain graced the stage at the Helio G90 series launch event andconfirmedthat the Chinese giant will soon launch a new smartphone to This chipset will allow Xiaomi to offer users an exceptional gaming experience for a value-for-money price.
Jul. 30, 2019
Airtel and Vodafone Offer Call, Data Benefits to Those Affected in Assam Floods
As the death toll in flood-hit regions of Assam continues to rise, the telecom operators in India are helping out customers by offering additional calling and data benefit. Airtel and Vodafone have stepped up to the occasion to provide their flood-affected users free talk time and extended validity, making it simpler for them to contact families and friends in need of emergency. Talking about Airtel, the customers in Assam are receiving free talk time credits and a 100MB to 5GB mobile data voucher in their accounts.
Jul. 29, 2019
12 Best Plex Alternatives You Should Try
Fortunately, the market is flooded with a variety of media server apps. However, not all of them have the goods to provide convenient media streaming and management. To save you from extensive research, I have handpicked some of the best media server apps that can replace Plex. If you are toying with the idea of creating a massive collection of your videos, music and even memorable photos, take a peek at this extensive roundup to choose a versatile app for your device right now!
Jul. 29, 2019
3rd-gen Nvidia Shield TV Certified by US Communications Regulator FCC
A new listing on the website of the US communications regulator, FCC, suggests that Nvidia may be working on a successor to its popular Nvidia Shield TV. Listed as the‘NVIDIA Corporation SHIELD Android TV Game Console P3430′the device will come with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. In terms of hardware, both the first-gen and second-gen models are powered by Nvidia’s Tegra X1 SoC with an embedded ARM CPU and Nvidia’s custom Maxwell GPU.
Jul. 29, 2019
64MP Smartphone Cameras are Overkill, Says Zeiss CEO
In a recent interview to Indian Express, Dr. Michael Kaschke, the President and CEO of Zeiss Group, said thatthe emerging trendof high-megapixel sensors in smartphone cameras may be complete overkill. According to him, not only is the 64MP sensor recently announced by Samsung totally unnecessary, even 40MP sensors (found in the Huawei P30 Pro, for instance), are“more than enough”. In fact, such sensors may actually reduce the image quality in some cases rather than enhance it, he said.
Jul. 29, 2019
Black Shark 2 Pro Hands-on Images Leak Ahead of Official Launch
With the arrival of theSnapdragon 855 Plus, gaming phone makers are now rushing to adopt this mobile platform to offer more raw power to their users. Black Shark 2 Pro islaunching tomorrowin China, but hands-on images for the device have found their way online a day before it went official. The leaked images reveal both the front and rear design of the Black Shark 2 Pro. You should expect this smartphone to carry the same AMOLED panel as itspredecessorin terms of specs and features.
Jul. 29, 2019
Google Providing 100,000 Home Minis to People With Paralysis
As part of an initiative to help people living with paralysis become more independent in their homes,Google Nestis donating up to 100,000Google Home Ministo eligible individuals in the US. The project, which started as part of an initiative by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in collaboration with Google Nest, has already successfully provided the speakers to a number of eligible people across the country. Everyday actions that seem routine for able-bodied people may become difficult – even impossible – for people living with disabilities.
Jul. 29, 2019
Nokia 9.1 PureView with 5G, Better Light Cameras Rumored for Q4, 2019
Contrary to earlier rumors, the successor to the Nokia 9 PureView will apparently launch in the fourth quarter of this year instead of the third quarter. According to anew reportfrom Nokia Power User (NPU), the device will have upgraded specs, including a newer processor and better cameras, making it a better overall proposition than its predecessor, the Nokia 9 PureView. The exact tech specs of the Nokia 9.1 PureView remain under wraps for now, but the report claims that it will resolve many of the outstanding issues plaguing the first-gen handset.
Jul. 29, 2019
Oppo Shows Off ‘Waterfall Screen’ Prototype With Almost 100% Screen-to-Body Ratio
Every phone maker wants to be the first one to achieve the highest screen-to-body ratio. They’re now aiming for a 100% fullscreen experience. The notch trend has been phased out in favor of the pop-up camera and secondary screen to further trim the bezels. Oppo has decided to lead this front and has today shown off its latest prototype with a weirdly named ‘Waterfall Screen’ technology. The company’s VP Brian Shen first shared pictures of this prototype on Weibo, but they have since been posted on Oppo’sofficial Twitter handleas well.
Jul. 29, 2019
Poco F1 Update Brings June Security Patch, Optimizations in Tow
The uber-popular budget flagship, the Poco F1 from Xiaomi receives updates on a regular basis, but there’s no fixed schedule for the same. The last MIUI 10 Global stable release went live back in mid-June with features, including a customizable lock screen clock and dual app functionality fixes. This isn’t a major update, however, it does bring the uber-budget flagship up-to-speed in terms of security. Poco F1 has consistently received updates ever since its launch, making it a smartphone worth picking up even today.
Jul. 29, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Gets Official LineageOS 16 Support
The Indian budget smartphone segment has swelled up rapidly over the past year. We have seen a multitude of power-packed and value-for-money offerings from the likes of Xiaomi and Realme. They were found to divide the market over which is better and which to pick. Redmi Note 7 Pro is one such smartphone that provides a complete package under the Rs 15,000 price tag. You get a premium glass build, a waterdrop notch, and a powerful Snapdragon 600-series processor for an attractive price.
Jul. 29, 2019
Reliance Jio Becomes Largest Telecom Operator in India: Report
Within just three years of starting commercial operations, Reliance Jio has reportedly become the largest telecom service provider in India by subscriber count. According to PTI, data released by Reliance Industries last week shows Jio ended June with an user base of 331.3 million, which is higher than both its closest competitors, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. As per TRAI, Jio ended May with 322.98 million users as against Airtel’s 320.
Jul. 29, 2019
Samsung Patents Weird Triple-Screen Phone with Swivel Mechanism
Though Samsung is yet to officially make itsfirst foldable smartphoneavailable to the masses, the Korean giant has recently received patents for a ton of foldable and weird smartphone that may or may not see the light of day. Samsung is experimenting with many different smartphone designs and this could be their weirdest one to date. Samsung has been granted a new patent for a smartphone with three displays that are stacked over one another and attached together at the bottom.
Jul. 29, 2019
SpaceX Conducts Successful First Test of its ‘Starhopper’ Rocket
SpaceX on Thursday conducted the first test flight of its prototype Starship rocket, which is being designed to be a reusable vehicle to send people to Mars and the moon in the next decade. Nicknamed Starhopper, the spacecraft was launched from its base at Boca Chica, Texas, as part of its first ‘hop’ test. It flew 60 feet up into the air and moved sideways before landing upright in a cloud of smoke.
Jul. 29, 2019
Tesla May Enter India as Early as Next Year, Says Elon Musk
Earlier this year, Tesla’s Indian-origin CFO, Deepak Ahuja, announced his retirement from the company, bringing Musk’s India dream to a halt once again. Tesla was expected to enter the Indian market with the Model 3 that sells for nearly $35,000 (around Rs. 23 lakh) in the US. In January this year, Musk laid the foundation of Tesla Gigafactory in Shanghai – the company’s first-ever outside the US – that is expected to produce 500,000 electric vehicles per year, doubling the overall production capacity.
Jul. 29, 2019
The Pixel 4 Will Come with Face Unlock and Gesture Control, Google Confirms
Last year, with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google just couldn’t stop the leaks from coming out in hordes, and this time, it looks like Google has decided“if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”and has been leaking its own phone. After tweeting out arender for the upcoming Pixel 4from the official Made by Google account which pretty much confirmed the single-tone back, and the iPhone-like camera module on the phone, the Mountain View giant has today posted a teaser on YouTube that shows off two of the most rumoured features for the upcoming phone — Face Unlock and Motion Control.
Jul. 29, 2019
Top 5 Celebrities Who Made It to Instagram Rich List in 2019
The first and foremost shocking reality is that the list hasonly two Indian celebrities. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli are the celebrities who made it to the list at places 19 and 23 respectively. Notably, Priyanka Chopra charges $271,000 and Virat Kohli charges $196,000 per sponsored post on Instagram. Kylie Jenner has retained the top spot for the second time this year. She charges a whopping $1,266,000 per post.
Jul. 29, 2019
WhatsApp’s Upcoming Desktop App Will Work Without a Phone: Report
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new version of its desktop app that will work without needing to be authenticated by the a phone. According to a recent tweet by well-known WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo, the new desktop client is based on the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and, will enable users to use it even when their phone’s not connected to the internet. In addition, WhatsApp is also reportedly working ona multi-platform system that would allow users to access their chats and profiles on more than one devicewith the same account.
Jul. 29, 2019
‘Jio Saarthi’ Voice Assistant Launched to Help Users With Online Recharges
Reliance Jio has launched a new interactive voice-based digital assistant called ‘Jio Saarthi’. In a press release over the weekend, the company said that the new software is integrated within the MyJio app and, has been designed to make the recharge process more seamless for users.Jio Saarthistarted rolling out to MyJio on bothAndroidandiOSstarting July 27. According to Reliance Jio, the featurewill be available only in Hindi and English to start offwith, before rolling out in 12 Indian languages.
Jul. 28, 2019
This Stand Turns Your Apple Watch into an iPod Classic for $15
Look, the iPod Classic was one of the most amazing devices Apple has ever made. It was, true to its name, a classic. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t make that iPod anymore, choosing instead to only make the iPod Touch. Well, if you’re interested in having an iPod Classic in today’s day and age, you can have one now… kinda. Elago, a company that makes accessories has released its new Apple Watch stand, called the Elago W6, and it basically makes your Apple Watch look like its an iPod Classic.
Jul. 28, 2019
Emoji Mashup Bot Combines Existing Emojis to Come up with Hilarious Hybrids
Emojis have evolved to be one of the most efficient mediums to express one’s feelings without being elaborate in texts. While new emojis are being added every year, a Twitter bot named Emoji Mashup Bot mixes and matches the existing emojis to create interesting emojis which never existed before. Emoji Mashup Bot is developed by student developer Louan Ben. The process used by the bot is as follows. Firstly, the bot randomly chooses two emojis.
Jul. 28, 2019
Indian Government to Set Up 1000 EV Charging Stations
It looks like India is making serious efforts to embrace electric transport and making electric vehicles mainstream. The Department of Heavy Industry has proposed a major call to interested companies for setting up electric vehicle charging stations in various cities in the country. According to theproposal, the government has plans to set up about 1000 Electric Vehicle charging stations in major cities. In these charging stations, 6000 chargers will be installed which facilitates the simultaneous charging of electric vehicles.
Jul. 28, 2019
Canon Has Patented a Lens Cap You Just Can’t Lose
One of the most painful moments of being a photographer is when you lose the protective lens cap of your camera. Once the lens cap is lost, the chances of lens getting scratched and dirty increases putting you in a constant state of anxiety and pressure to handle the camera with extra care. Spare lens caps can come handy but the fact is that most of the photographers don’t have one.
Jul. 28, 2019
Indians Mainly Buy Amazon Prime Subscriptions for Prime Video: Report
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Jul. 28, 2019
NVIDIA Recreates Apollo 11 Moon Landing with Real-time Ray Tracing
The company has used RTX real-time ray tracing technology on RTX GPUS to achieve this visualization by paying attention to the lighting and reflections. The end-results, indeed, look stunning and eye-catching. “Prior to RTX technology, only special effects rendering farms working for hours or even days on a single scene in a movie could manage this level of realism.”, says NVIDIA in theblog post. NVIDIA explains RTX real-time ray tracing as follows:“Each pixel on the screen is generated by tracing, in real time, the path of a beam of light backwards into the camera (your viewing point), picking up details from the objects it interacts.
Jul. 28, 2019
Pampers Now Has a Smart Diaper That Sends Push Notifications When Your Baby Gets Wet
Parenting can be a real struggle for parents these days, especially since both the members have to find an ideal work-life balance to take care of the baby. The process gets even more complicated if you’re going through your late 20’s with your first baby. However, Pampers now has something to help parents. Lumi is a connected baby care systemcomprising of an activity sensor, diapers, and a video monitor. The activity sensor is a removable gadget that monitors your baby throughout the day to gather necessary information and stats about the baby.
Jul. 28, 2019
This AI Converts Your Selfies into Vintage Portraits
Amidst the popular AI-based Faceapp andits alternativestrending all over social media, there exists this website namedAI Portraitsthat changes your image to an artistic portrait. The project is an effort of researchers at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab. The researchers have used a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) in AI Portraits that is trained from over 45,000 portrait images.The websitestates that GAN is composed of two neural networks – one for recognizing the portraits while the other is used for generating portraits.
Jul. 28, 2019
This App Pauses Your Screen When You’re Not Looking
One of the most frustrating experiences while using a smartphone is the screen timeout. Tweaking it exactly to sync with your usage patterns can be troublesome and exhausting. It either becomes too long or too short. Most of the time, a sweet-spot for timeouts is hard to find. If this is something you can relate to, check out FacePause. FacePause pauses the screen when it fails to detect a face. A blueish tint appears on the screen for which the transparency can be adjusted by tweaking the settings of the app.
Jul. 28, 2019
This Classroom Uses AI and VR to Teach Mandarin
Learning new languages can be a hectic and time-consuming process. It involves a lot of study and requires putting in an ample amount of time and effort. Often, the process can be boring as foreign words are unrelatable and need repeated practice to memorize. To make the learning process more intuitive, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) situated in Troy, New York has developed a classroom that uses AI and VR to teach Mandarin Chinese.
Jul. 28, 2019
This Country is Forcing Citizens to Install Root Certificates to Spy on Them
While software companies like Mozilla are trying to improve user-privacy on the internet, the Kazakhstan government has taken an insane step to intrude the privacy of the people using internet in the country by forcing them to install a root certificate issued by the government. The government of Kazakhstan has instructed all the major Internet Service Providers to allow users access to HTTPS websites only after they have installed the root certificate.
Jul. 28, 2019
NotifyBuddy Brings a Notification LED to Your Phone’s AMOLED Display
Even though they are getting more feature-rich, most modern smartphones are now missing out on a dedicated notification LED which can be quite annoying at times as it involves lifting or turning on the display of your phone to check if you have any pending notifications. If your phone sports an AMOLED display, you should definitely check out NotifyBuddy, which is an app that simulates notification LED on your phone’s display.
Jul. 27, 2019
Apple Contractors Listen to Siri Audio Samples Too
Earlier this month, reports came out that Google’s contractors spread around the worldhad access to Google Assistant voice recordings. However, it turns out that Apple — the company that claims it’s the best in terms of user-privacy — is no better. A new report by the Guardian mentions that Apple contractors also have access to Siri voice recordings, and regularly listen to confidential medical information, drug deals, and even couples engaging in sexual encounters while going through these recordings.
Jul. 27, 2019
Apple’s Mac Pro Won’t Get an Import Tariff Waiver, Says Donald Trump
US President, Donald Trump, has clarified that Apple will not be given any tariff waiver on Mac Pro components made in China. In a customary belligerent tweet on Friday, Trump said:“Apple will not be given tariff waiver, or relief, for Mac Pro parts that are made in China. Make them in the USA, no Tariffs!”. While the tweet has since been deleted, the value of Apple shares dipped on NASDAQ following the message.
Jul. 27, 2019
Canon EOS M6 Mark II Rumored Specs Leaked Online; Expected to Arrive on August 28
Canon is rumored to be expanding its mirrorless camera portfolio with the launch of two new APS-C cameras – the Canon EOS M5 Mark II and Canon EOS M6 Mark II – later in August. The rumor mill had been pretty mum on information about these cameras until date, however, we now do have an inkling of what the EOS M6 Mark II may bring in tow for vlogger or street photographers.
Jul. 27, 2019
DJI Working on its First FPV Drone, Suggests US FCC Listings
New filings with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by Chinese tech company, DJI, suggest that it is working on its first real FPV (first-person-view) drone. According to the listings believed to have been first spotted byDroneDJ, the company registered three products with the US communications regulator – aDJI FPV Air Unit, aDJI FPV Remote ControllerandDJI FPV Goggles. While the FCC listings didn’t reveal any specs, the product names suggest that they are being prepped for a drone racing package, which is what most FPV quad-copters are used for these days.
Jul. 27, 2019
Facebook’s Instant Games are Moving from Messenger to the Main Facebook App
Facebook’s Instant Games have seen a lot of change since they first launched on the News Feed. The company then shifted them into the Messenger app, and now, it’s planning on moving them back into the main Facebook app. In a new blog post, the company has said that Instant Games will be moving into the main Facebook app in a move to simplify Facebook Messenger, and make it faster, lighter, and simpler.
Jul. 27, 2019
First Three DOOM Titles Hit PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
In case you’re wondering,DOOMandDOOM IIhave already been listed on the Play Store for $4.99 apiece, and both come with enhanced graphics and additional content. While the former comes with the‘Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed’expansion with 9 additional levels, the latter includes‘The Master Levels’expansion with 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers. Both offer local 4-player deathmatch and co-op modes. Even as most of the nostalgic DOOM players from the 90s seem to be happy about the latest news, some are pointing out one disconcerting development.
Jul. 27, 2019
Google Buys Yahoo Buildings in Sunnyvale for $1 Billion
While Google has not commented on the purchase so far, a Google spokesperson confirmed the purchase to ABC7 news. Meanwhile, Sunnyvale city manager, Kent Steffens said,“It’s a big deal. Google has acquired quite a bit of property in our Moffet Park area.” As of now, it’s unclear what Google plans to do with its new purchase, however the company did say that it plans to keep the Yahoo office park as an office space only.
Jul. 27, 2019
Pixelbook 2 May Ship With Old Core i5, i7 Processors From the 2018 Pixel Slate
Google’s upcoming Pixelbook successor, tentatively named thePixelbook 2, may ship with the exact same Intel processors as last year’s Pixel Slate devices, if newly spotted Geekbench listings are anything to go by. The device, listed as‘Google Atlas’on the Geekbench database, is being rumored to be eventually marketed as Google’s next-gen Chromebook laptop. It’s worth noting here that earlier additions to the Chromium Gerrit had suggested that Google was working on Chromebooks powered by AMD’s Ryzen chips, but the latest developments now appear to have laid those speculations to rest; at least, for now.
Jul. 27, 2019
Google Play APK Teardown Reveals Material Redesign, Video Autoplay
A new update to the Google Play Store is out, and 9to5Google’s APK teardown of the new update throws light on some of the changes that Google is working on for the Play Store. Here’s everything new that was spotted in the APK teardown: 1. Material Theme Redesign Google has been working on a new Material Design for all of its apps, and while some of them have already started receiving it, the APK teardown for the Play Store update 16.
Jul. 27, 2019
Honor Smart Screen TV With Pop-up Camera Confirmed to Launch August 10
Along with the exact launch date, Zhao also revealed some more interesting details about the upcoming device. At the Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) in Guangzhou on Friday, he revealed that the first Smart Screen TV will feature a55-inch screenand even afront-facing pop-up camera, possibly to enable video-calling and/or to recognize users for allowing access to particular channels or programs. Another interesting revelation was that the device will be powered by the all-newHonghu 818chip, developed jointly by Huawei and Chinese search giant, Baidu.
Jul. 27, 2019
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Render Shows Off Detachable Keyboard
Alongside the Galaxy Note 10, Samsung is also expected to unveil an all-new tablet, the Galaxy Tab 6, at its Unpacked event in New York City on August 7. While much of the device’s key tech specshave been leakedalready, a new tweet from tipster Evan Blass(@evleaks)has now also revealed what seems to be a new official render of the upcoming slate. As can be seen in the image above, the tablet will be offered with a detachable keyboard (most likely optional) that will allow it to be used as a laptop when required.
Jul. 27, 2019
Marcus Hutchins, the WannaCry Hero, Will Not Serve Jail Time
Hutchins was arrested in Los Angeles while returning from DefCon, on charges that he developed and sold the Kronos malware that stole banking credentials from web browsers. While Hutchins had originally denied the charges, he later pleaded guilty. J. P. Stadtmueller, the presiding judge in the case against Hutchins said that he took into consideration Hutchins’ age at the time of the crime, and the fact that he turned his life around before charges were brought in his decision to not sentence him to any jail time.
Jul. 27, 2019
Google May Soon Let Users Rate Play Store Apps Through In-app Dialog Boxes
While I’m sure most of us don’t really look at app ratings for apps that we’re well aware of, when it comes to trying out an app that’s relatively unknown, the app’s ratings and reviews on the Play Store can make a huge first impression on the user’s mind. However, while users are likely to head over to the Play Store to leave a negative rating or review for an app they didn’t like, the chances of a user heading to the Play Store to give a positive rating are relatively low.
Jul. 27, 2019
Photos of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Leaked at the FCC
We’re fast approaching the Note 10 launch scheduled for August 7, but there have been multiple reports that Samsung will also be launching a new smartwatch soon (and maybe even alongside the Note 10) called the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Well, live images of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 have surfaced from FCC filings, showing the Galaxy Watch Active 2’s display and slimmer bezels. Normally, companies request the FCC to hide such images, and yet we have these ones right here.
Jul. 26, 2019
Apple Has Acquired Intel’s Modem Business for $1 Billion
Once the deal is finalized, Apple says its overall wireless IP portfolio will rise to over 17,000 patents, ranging from protocols for cellular standards to modem architecture and modem operation. Intel will retain the ability to develop modems for non-smartphone applications, such as PCs, internet-of-things devices and autonomous vehicles, the company said. In a press statement, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, said:“Apple is excited to have so many excellent engineers join our growing cellular technologies group, and know they’ll thrive in Apple’s creative and dynamic environment.
Jul. 26, 2019
Google Pixel Sales Doubled Following Pixel 3a Launch, Says Sundar Pichai
Google’s Pixel smartphones may not be nearly as popular (or even well-known) among mainstream consumers as Samsung’s Galaxy devices or even OnePlus’ value-for-money handsets, but the company is apparently selling more of them with every passing year. As part of its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, the tech giant claimed to have more than doubled its Pixel sales over the same period last year. The main growth drivers were apparently the two‘mid-range’Pixel smartphones that were launched earlier this year – thePixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.
Jul. 26, 2019
Google’s Sound Amplifier App Makes it Easier to Hear in Noisy Surroundings
Google is always working on technologies that make our lives easier in some way or the other. Digital Wellbeing was one such step to help limit smartphone or social media use. Well, the company has now been working towards improving its Sound Amplifier service that makes it simpler for people with hearing loss to focus on relevant sounds or speech. This aptly-named accessibility service, Sound Amplifier, has now received an update and available for use on Android devices running Android 6.
Jul. 26, 2019
Moto E6 Launched With Snapdragon 435 SoC, HD+ Display in Tow
After the launch of Moto G7 series and Moto Z4 to tackle the budget and mid-range segment, Motorola has now debuted the entry-level Moto E6 in the United States. The Moto E6 features an HD+ display, a dated Snapdragon 400-series chipset, and a removable battery. Moto E6: Price and Availability Moto E6 comes in a single configuration, with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, priced at $149 (roughly Rs 10,250).
Jul. 26, 2019
Nokia 8.2 to Be the First Nokia Phone with A Pop-up Selfie Camera
As per a fresh report, sourced by tipster Ishan Agarwal,Nokia 8.2 is expected to come equipped with a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. There’s no info on the selfie sensor HMD Global is going to pick, but it is likely to be Samsung’s GD1 or Omnivision OV32A sensors. Both of them use Quad-Bayer technology to output 8MP images, a process we’ve become very familiar with all because of the popularity of 48MP sensors in the market.
Jul. 26, 2019
PUBG Mobile Lite is Now Available in India
After PUBG Lite for PC made its official debut in India, offering more netizens a chance to experience the thrill of this battle royale phenomenon, Tencent Games is now planning to court more mobile gamers as well. PUBG Mobile Lite has today officially launched in India, offering a lighter and less resource-intensive version of the game that’s optimized for low-end devices. PUBG Mobile Lite first saw the light of day back in August last year.
Jul. 26, 2019
Samsung Opens Galaxy Note 10 Reservations
With the Galaxy Note 10 launch on August 7 fast approaching, Samsung is trying to tempt as many people into buying the new smartphone as it can. The company has opened up pre-registrations for the Note 10 in the US, and is also offering massive trade-in discounts to people exchanging their flagship smartphones for the new Note 10. If you exchange a Note 9, Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e, or the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR, or the Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL, you’ll get a $600 discount on your purchase of the upcoming Note 10.
Jul. 26, 2019
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals are Made From Recycled Electronics
According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the massive project saw more than 1,300 educational institutions and 2,100 electronic stores from around the country donate electronic waste to the effort, alongside regular citizens concerned about the environment. These medals are 100 percent sustainable and would not be possible without the generosity of the people of Japan, said the organizers. According to the organizing committee, the medals are designed to“resemble rough stones that have been polished and which now shine brightly, reflecting the athletes journey from beginner to Olympic champion”.
Jul. 26, 2019
Vivo NEX 3 Rumored to Arrive With 100% Screen-to-Body Ratio
The race to offer the most immersive fullscreen experience is currently on. Most phone makers have transitioned from huge bezels to a waterdrop notch and now even smaller bezels with a pop-up camera in tow. Well, Vivo has been working towards this goal for quite some time andVivo NEXwas its first attempt at the same. We’ve since seen VivoNEX Dual Display Editionand it now seems that its successor, the Vivo NEX 3, could be coming soon.
Jul. 26, 2019
Vivo Y90 With 4,030mAh Battery, Helio A22 SoC, Launched in India for Rs 6,990
Vivo has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India by launching a new entry-level smartphone called the Y90. The device is the most affordable offering from the Chinese vendor, and is expected to expand its market to new users. Vivo Y90: Price and Availability The Vivo Y90 is priced at Rs. 6,990 and will be available in Black and Gold color options across all offline partner stores and major e-commerce websites starting July 27.
Jul. 26, 2019
WhatsApp Starts Testing Quick Media Editing in iOS Beta
WhatsApp has today released a new beta update for its iOS app that brings along a bunch of changes and features to the iOS app. Most importantly, the new update removes the ability to save WhatsApp profile pictures in the app — something that has been removed from the Android app already. Apart from that, the update has also enabled the Quick Media Editing feature for testers. With Quick Media Editing, WhatsApp will now let iOS beta users quickly annotate media files before forwarding them.
Jul. 26, 2019
Xiaomi Retains No. 1 Spot in India as Smartphone Shipments Hit New Record
The report, however, also points out that for the first time ever, China’s BBK Group, which includes smartphone brands OPPO, Vivo, Realme and OnePlus, became the leading smartphone vendor in India, capturing a combined marketshare of 30 percent.Image Courtesy: Counterpoint Research Samsung’s shipments declined by 7 per cent YoY, but grew 30 percent QoQ, largely because of thenew A-seriesand M-series devices. As for Huawei, the trade ban imposed by the USimpacted its India salesas its shipments declined year on year (YoY), but the brand continues to remain in the top-ten list for now.
Jul. 26, 2019
‘Redmi TV’ Gets Certified in China Ahead of Expected Launch
Following the launch of RedmiBook laptops earlier this year, Xiaomi now seems all set to enter yet another product category with its value-for-money brand. According to reports coming out of China today, the company could soon launch Redmi-branded televisions, something that Redmi GM, Lu Weibing, had alluded to earlier this week. As can be seen below, the source of the report is a listing on the official 3C website, which has apparently certified a‘Redmi TV’with model numberL70M5-RA.
Jul. 25, 2019
Vivo Z5 To Arrive with Snapdragon 712, 48MP Camera on July 31
Vivo is expanding its budget portfolio with the launch of the Vivo Z5 in China on July 31. This will be the company’s second Snapdragon 712-powered device, something which it has revealed via a series of teasers. Vivo has also confirmed a ton of other key features that we will see in this upcoming device. Vivo has already given a good look at the Vivo Z5 from all angles, confirming that it will feature a triple camera setup on the rear and a waterdrop notch display on the front.
Jul. 25, 2019
Honor ‘Smart Screen’ TV Confirmed to Launch Next Month
After announcing a new line of smart TVs under the‘Honor Smart Screen’banner earlier this month, Huawei has now confirmed that the first product in the lineup will be unveiled at the upcoming Huawei Developer Conference, to be held in Dongguan City, China, from August 9-11. In anofficial Weibo postlate on Wednesday, the company once again suggested that the new products will be more than just traditional smart TVs and, will offer a glimpse into the future of television.
Jul. 25, 2019
HP Spectre Folio, Spectre x360 With Always-on LTE Launched in India
Global PC major, HP, on Thursday introduced its new Spectre series of‘Always Connected’PCs in India. In a press release, the company said that the lineup consists of the Folio LTE, x360 LTE and x360 models, but only the first two support LTE networks for always-on connectivity. Thanks to 4G networks, the laptops would offer faster video downloads, smoother video calls, streaming without buffering, and other network-intensive activities, said the company.
Jul. 25, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Rumored to Ditch Periscope Lens For Sony IMX600-series CMOS Sensor
New information coming out of China seems to confirm earlier reports that theMate 30 Promay ship with anoverhauled camera setupwhen compared to its predecessor. According to a new Weibo post this week, the device will ditch the periscope lens of the Mate 20 Pro for good. The report further claims that the phone with include a new Sony IMX600-series CMOS sensor as its primary imaging option, although the exact identity of the chip remains a mystery for now.
Jul. 25, 2019
IIT Kanpur, Ericsson to Deploy ‘Narrowband IoT’ to Monitor Delhi Pollution
One of the preeminent engineering colleges in the country, IIT Kanpur, on Thursday entered into a partnership with Swedish telecom equipment maker, Ericsson, to deployNarrowband Internet of Things(NB-IoT) to monitor air pollution levels in Delhi. “With support from Ericsson, we will develop and deploy India’s first NB -IoT based low cost particulate matter sensors at multiple locations across Delhi”, S. Tripathi, Head of Department, Civil Engineering at IIT Kanpur, said in a statement.
Jul. 25, 2019
ISRO Earned Rs. 6,289 Crore by Launching 239 Satellites in the Last Three Years
Under the administrative control of the Department of Space (DoS), NSIL will commercially exploit the research and development work of ISRO and other DoS units, said Singh. NSIL had been set up to meet the ever-increasing demands of Indian space program and to commercialize the emerging global space market, he added. It would spur the growth of Indian industries in the space sector and enable them to scale up manufacturing and production base, he said.
Jul. 25, 2019
WhatsApp Pay Confirmed to Launch in India Later This Year
Facebook-owned WhatsApp will launch its peer-to-peer, UPI-based payments service in India later this year, the company’s Global Head, Will Cathcart, announced in New Delhi on Thursday.“To boost digital inclusion in India, we can launch the (Pay) service across the country later this year after meeting regulations”, Cathcart told the audience at an event. The company hadlaunched a test runof WhatsApp Pay with one million users in the country last year, but the final rolloutgot stuckin the digital payments framework guidelines.
Jul. 25, 2019
Google Testing New Search Widget With Discover, Google Lens Buttons
The Google app on Android has gone through numerous changes over the past year, now offering a Discover section to bring you the latest news and Updates section to serve you relevant info. This section also makes the Google Assistant and Google Lens accessible to users. However,Google wants these features to be more easily accessible to usersand is bringing them to the Search widget. Google seems to be testing a new Search widget, where the voice search icon has been replaced with the Discover and Lens icons.
Jul. 25, 2019
RED Founder Confirms Hydrogen Two; Blames Chinese ODM For Hydrogen One Problems
After many a postponement, theRED Hydrogen Onewas finally released last year to scathing reviews from the media and extreme disappointment from users at large. However, undeterred by the setback, the company is reportedly still planning to release a sequel. In a newblog poston Tuesday, RED founder, Jim Jannard, reiterated plans about a successor to the Hydrogen One and, blamed an unnamed Chinese ODM for many of the company’s problems. According to him, the company is working to put a high-quality Pro 3D camera on its next smartphone, the Hydrogen Two.
Jul. 25, 2019
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Fold Has Been Fixed; Relaunches in September
Samsung finally breaks silence on the Galaxy Fold to confirm that theinsistent reportswe’ve been gorging on over the past week are indeed true. The Korean giant’s foldable phone launch may have hit a snag earlier this year due to durability issues, but they’ve now been fixed. And the Galaxy Fold is gearing up for a relaunch in September later this year. The image you see attached above is of the new Galaxy Fold, which sees a number of significant improvements being made to further the durability and protect the foldable screen.
Jul. 25, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A10s Tipped to Launch in India Next Week for Rs 7,999
Samsung is reportedly looking to add a new entry-level smartphones to its portfolio in India. According to91Mobiles, the company is expected to launch the Galaxy A10s in the country next week at a starting price of Rs. 7,999. The device is expected to be a slightly upgraded version of the Galaxy A10 that’s currently available for Rs. 7,990 on both Amazon and Flipkart. While Samsung is yet to officially reveal the tech specs of the Galaxy A10s, earlier rumors suggested that while the Galaxy A10 is powered by the Exynos 7884, the upcoming model will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P22.
Jul. 25, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Book S Might Launch Alongside the Galaxy Note 10
A new listing on theBluetooth SIG websitesuggests that Samsung has been working on a new laptop calledGalaxy Book S(SM-W767). As is the case with all Bluetooth SIG listings, the new log reveals very little about the device, apart from the fact that it will support Bluetooth 5.0. While the name has also beenconfirmedby tipster Evan Blass(@evleaks), there seems to be no concrete info about it at this point in time.
Jul. 25, 2019
LG to Start Mass Producing Flexible OLED Panels for 2020 iPhones Soon
According to South Korean publication, ET News, LG’s Guangzhou plant will be ready formass production of the flexible OLED panels by the end of August or early September. With the factory becoming fully functional, LG says it expects total OLED shipments to increase more than 40 percent YoY in the second half of this year and the average selling price (ASP) of each unit to rise by around 10 percent.
Jul. 25, 2019
Leaked Windows Build Shows New Revamped Start Menu
Microsoft is known to regularlytest outnew and updated features with a select few users via its Insider Program. However, the Redmond giant has made an oopsie today and now many Windows 10 testers have got a sneak peek at a redesigned Start Menu. And I don’t know if you were a fan of the older Start Menu design, but I have mixed feeling about the new design. The new Start Menu design has leaked to internal testers in every ring – be it the release preview, fast ring, or even slow ring.
Jul. 24, 2019
Huawei Starts Laying Off Employees in US, India Amidst Falling Sales
Amidst falling sales and growing fears among customers about US sanctions on its parent, Huawei, Chinese smartphone vendor, Honor, has started cutting hundreds of jobs in India. According to a sourcequoted by ET, the company is scaling down its operations in the country because of a precipitous drop in sales ever since the US imposed sanctions on the company earlier this year. According to the anonymous source,“… operations are being scaled down and services of those employees are no longer required.
Jul. 24, 2019
Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GV Review: A Solid Gaming Laptop
With all the gaming laptops that I have reviewed, a couple of themes have always stood out to me, and anyone who has read any of the other gaming laptop reviews that I’ve written would know, that I admire Asus for building gaming laptops that don’t look like giant, unwieldy behemoths that I can’t keep on my desk without attracting too much attention. However, when the Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GV arrived at our offices, I found myself at a loss for how to really describe this laptop.
Jul. 24, 2019
‘Galaxy Watch Active 2’ Will Feature Touch Bezel, LTE, Bluetooth 5, Claims New Report
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Watch Active 2 alongside theGalaxy Note 10next month, and a new report has now seemingly revealed some of its interesting features.According to SamMobile, the single biggest change to the device will be a touch-enabled bezel that will make navigation easier compared to its predecessor, which was often criticized for its clunky navigation system. Believed to be codenamed‘Renaissance’internally within the company, the watch will apparently be offered in 44mm and 40mm options.
Jul. 24, 2019
Google Launches New Gallery Go App, A Lighter Version of Google Photos
Google has steadily been giving its lightweight version of Android, called Android Go, the push it needs withnew entry-level devicesbeing added to its kitty every so often. Google already has many official Go apps available right now but it has now launched Gallery Go, which is a lighter version of Google Photos. It is now available to download all across the globe. Being a Go-optimized app, Gallery Go has adownload size of under 10MBand the app will take just 20MB upon installation.
Jul. 24, 2019
HMD Global Unveils New Nokia 220 and Nokia 105 Feature Phones
Alongside the aforementioned feature phones, HMD is also apparently planning to soon launch a couple of mid-range Android smartphones called the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2. According toNokiaPowerUser, the devices will hit the Indian and Russian markets next month. The Nokia 6.2‘Daredevil’will reportedly come with a 6-inch full-HD+ punch-hole AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 660 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, a 3,300mAh battery, a 13MP selfie-cam and triple rear cameras, including an unspecified 48MP sensor.
Jul. 24, 2019
Huawei Partners with Micromax to Expand Offline Presence in India
While Huawei’s sister brand Honor is performing remarkably well online, Huawei is now looking to bolster its offline presence in India and it has kind of a different plan for the same. The Chinese giant has partnered with beleagured Indian smartphone maker, Micromax, to sell its smartphones through the existing offline network set up by the once-popular Indian smartphone maker. It’s an unusual move, to say the least, but could see Huawei reach more consumers.
Jul. 24, 2019
2019 iPhones to Come With A13 Processor, New Taptic Engine
Another interesting new addition on the next-gen iPhone models is said to be a new Taptic Engine that the company is reportedly calling‘Leap Haptics’. While exact details about it remain a mystery, the report categorically states that“the new devices won’t feature 3D Touch as we know it today”. Lastly, the report also seemingly confirms some of the recent rumors about the cameras on the new iPhones. According to the sources, thetriple rear cameraswill, indeed, be housed within a square housing, with the extra space occupied by a wide-angle camera that will add a feature called‘Smart Frame’to allow users to frame their subjects better.
Jul. 24, 2019
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) with Pop-up Camera Launches in India on August 1
There’s no notch or punch-hole onboard here instead, you get a pop-up camera module here to offer an immersive fullscreen experience. There’s obviously a noticeable chin as seen on most similarly-specced phones, with a tiny top bezel. This smartphone ispowered by the Kirin 710F chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 1TB using microSD card). It runs Huawei’s EMUI 9 ROM based on Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box and packs a 4,000mAh battery.
Jul. 24, 2019
Leica V-Lux 5 Camera With 16x Optical Zoom Launched in India
Leica has expanded its camera portfolio in India with the launch of the Leica V-Lux 5, a point-and-shoot camera that was launched globally earlier this year. This camera brings along a full touchscreen, OLED viewfinder, and much more, but at a pretty steep price. Leica V-Lux 5: Price & Availability Leica V-Lux 5 has beenpriced at a whopping Rs 98,000in India and it will become available sometime later in mid-August.
Jul. 24, 2019
Netflix Officially Announces Rs. 199 per-month Mobile-only Plan for India
India is the first country picked by Netflix to introduce the mobile-only plan, which has been priced at just Rs 199/month. This plan was initially being tested at Rs 250/month, which is a decent price, but is brought down to Rs 199 to make it more attractive for its users. This brings down the cost of watching content on Netflix down to a third of what Indian viewers used to pay earlier.
Jul. 24, 2019
Packed With Superior Technology, vivo Z1 Pro is the Best Choice for a Tight Budget
The budget smartphone market in India is crowded with a ton of new and interesting smartphones, but if you are someone who is in a tight budget of around Rs. 15,000, you might want to look at the vivo Z1 Pro, which starts atRs. 14,990. The latest budget smartphone from vivo packs in great features and cutting edge technologies that make it the best choice for people who are on a tight budget.
Jul. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Introduces New ‘Mi Health’ App in Latest MIUI Beta
Xiaomi has introduced a new health and fitness app called the‘Mi Health’, in China. According to XDA, the app is developed exclusively for Xiaomi devices and, cannot be installed on third-party devices. It is pre-installed as a system app in the latest version of MIUI Developer beta for China (build 9.7.23), but can also be installed on any Xiaomi device running MIUI. While Mi Health offers many of the same features that are offered by most other apps in its category, it comes with a rather bland, minimalist White and Orange UI like the Mi Fit app, but can do with a bit of work going forward.
Jul. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Offers Tempting Discounts To Celebrate 5th Anniversary in India
Xiaomi had been teasing its fifth-anniversary celebration plans on social media since the past month and well, the ‘Mi Turns 5’ sale is finally live on Mi.com, Amazon, and Flipkart. The sale kicked off today and runs until July 25. The Chinese giant is offering attractive discounts on some of its most popular phones and accessories including the Redmi Note 7S, Poco F1, and more. The dedicated Amazon page for the sale event reveals that you canget discounts up to Rs 7,500and up to Rs 3,000 off on the exchange of older smartphones.
Jul. 24, 2019
Galaxy Watch Active Update Brings Low Heart Rate Alert and More
Samsung is rolling out a major update to its last year’s Galaxy Watch Active that isexpected to get a successorsooner rather than later. In apress releaseon Tuesday, the company said that the updated device will feel more seamless, enabling users to pursue heir wellness and lifestyle goals with ease. The single biggest upgrade is to the watch’s Bixby voice assistant function that can now be used to start customized exercise routines, find out time differences between cities and easily control SmartThings ecosystem.
Jul. 23, 2019
Xiaomi May Ditch ‘Poco’ Brand Following Redmi K20 Launch, Says Analyst
Adding more fuel to persistent speculations about the fate of the‘Poco’brand from Xiaomi, an IDC analyst has now claimed that the company may be planning to scrap the value brand for good. The assertion from IDC research director, Navkendar Singh, comes just days after POCO general manager,Jai Mani, called it quitsfollowing thelaunch of the Redmi K20 and K20 Proin India last week. Speaking to ET, Singh said he believes that there’s just no space in the market for the Poco brand now that its positioning has been usurped by the K20 series.
Jul. 23, 2019
Apple May Buy Intel’s Cellular Modem Business for $1 Billion
Apple, which is looking to buy Intel’s modem division since last year, is reportedly in‘advanced stage’to strike a deal for $1 billion. According toThe Wall Street Journal, the deal could be reached as early as next week and, would cover Intel patents and staff valued at a billion dollars. However, according to unnamed sources cited by the report, there are still many obstacles that are preventing the companies from signing on the dotted line.
Jul. 23, 2019
Google Photos has Added Live Video Previews in the Main Timeline
Google’s photo organisation and sharing app — Google Photos — has been receiving quite a lot of useful updates of late. The app recently got support for dark mode, and now, Google has added live video previews to the app’s main timeline. With the new feature, videos appearing in your Google Photos timeline will automatically play within the thumbnail, so you don’t have to open up every video file to see whether or not it’s the one you’re looking for.
Jul. 23, 2019
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding the Mi Water TDS Tester in India for Rs. 349
Among the manymanythings that Xiaomi makes, a lot are simply unavailable in India. However, Xiaomi knows that people in India want access to these products, which is why the company launched its Share Save app; and it also keeps crowdfunding new products to gauge user-interest in them, and then brings them to market. After successfully crowdfunding a bunch of products in the past, including theMi SunglassesandLED Lamps, the company has today started crowdfunding its Mi Water TDS Tester in India.
Jul. 23, 2019
Here’s a Glimpse at What OxygenOS 10 Based on Android Q May Look Like
OnePlus is looking to implement a massive redesign of itsOxygenOS ROM, and as always, has been seeking inputs from users and fans around the world. As part of its plans to make the community feel more involved every step of the way, the company recently held a contest to select an honorary Product Manager with a view towards possibly including some of their ideas in the redesigned software. The winner was a UX designer called Léandro Tijink, who now says that he had the opportunity to present some of his ideas to the OnePlus design team in Shenzhen.
Jul. 23, 2019
Honor 9X and 9X Pro With Kirin 810, Pop-up Cameras Launched in China
After the launch of its flagshipHonor 20 series, the Chinese giant has now launched its Honor 9X and 9X Pro smartphones to tackle the budget and mid-range segment. It will take on the growing presence of Redmi and Realme phones in the market, with quite a similar strategy. Honor 9X series brings a fullscreen display, a pop-up camera, and a powerful Kirin chipset in tow. Honor 9X Series: Price and Availability
Jul. 23, 2019
Honor Band 5 Launched With Blood Oxygen Monitor, Heart Rate Tracker and More
At its press event earlier today, Huawei launched its Honor Band 5 fitness tracker alongside the Honor 9X lineup and the MateBook Pro laptop. A successor to theHonor Band 4that was launched last year in China and earlier this year in India, the device is expected to give tough competition to the Mi Band 4 that waslaunched last monthin China and reportedlyshipped one million unitsglobally within just 8 days. As was amply evident fromthe official teasers, the design of the new device is more of an evolution over its predecessor, with the color AMOLED display and the circular button below it.
Jul. 23, 2019
Honor MagicBook Pro With Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Now Official
Alongside theHonor 9X seriessmartphones and theHonor Band 5fitness tracker, Huawei on Tuesday also launched its premium Honor MagicBook Pro laptop with a super-slim form factor, metal body and narrow bezels. The device features a 16.1-inch full-HD display with 300 nits of brightness and, can be configured with up to 8th-gen Intel Core i5-8265U or Core i7-8565U processors, Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. It is only 16.
Jul. 23, 2019
Huawei Mate X Full Specs Revealed on TENAA Ahead of Imminent Launch
A month after the Huawei Mate X launch waspostponedfollowing the SamsungGalaxy Fold debacle, the Chinese tech giant may be finally getting ready to make the device available commercially. The phone was recently listed on the website of Chinese electronics certifications agency,TENAA, revealing many of its key specifications. Listed with model number TAH-AN00, the Mate X will apparently feature an 8-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2,480 x 2,200 pixels. It will be powered by the Kirin 980 SoC and will be offered in three different configurations: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB.
Jul. 23, 2019
Intel’s 10th Gen Core i7 Mobile Beats the Desktop Ryzen 9 3900X in Single Core Scores
Even in terms of CPU frequencies, the 10th-gen Core i7 (mobile) is running on a base frequency of 1.5GHz, and a maximum frequency of 3.85GHz as compared to the desktop Ryzen 9 3900X with a base frequency of 3.8GHz and a maximum frequency of 4.6GHz. That’s a lot of big numbers for the Ryzen 9 3900X, and yet the Intel Core i7 (mobile) is able to outperform it in the single core tests.
Jul. 23, 2019
New Galaxy Note 10 Leak Reveals Screen Resolutions, Battery Sizes
The Galaxy Note 10 is set to launch in just about two weeks’ time, and while we’ve previously gotten a bunch of leaks about thedesignandspecsof the Note 10 and the expected Note 10 Plus (or Note 10 Pro), we now have yet another leak detailing the screen resolutions of the smartphone, as well as the battery sizes that Samsung is going with on the upcoming phones. Rumors arising out of Greecesuggestthat the Galaxy Note 10 claim, rather weirdly, that the Galaxy Note 10 will not feature a QHD+ screen like its predecessor.
Jul. 23, 2019
New Honor 9X Teasers Reveal More Features
Honor’s latest budget smartphone, the Honor 9X, is all set to be announced tomorrow, and whilewe pretty much know everythingthere is to know about the smartphone, we are getting new details today, thanks to Honor. The Huawei sub-brand has posted a couple of Honor 9X teasers on Weibo that reveal some more features of the Honor 9X. The second teaser of the Honor 9X shows a blue liquid kind of thing and text suggests that the Honor 9X will have aliquid cooling solution, similar to a lot of other smartphones these days.
Jul. 23, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3S Will Also Come with the Snapdragon 855 Plus
After Qualcommannounced the new Snapdragon 855 Pluswith increased CPU and GPU clock speeds, companies jumped at the chance to bring phones out with the new flagship processor. Asus announced that theROG Phone 2willcome with the Snapdragon 855 Plus, Xiaomi is expected to launch theBlack Shark 2 with a Snapdragon 855 Pluson July 30, aRedmi phone with Snapdragon 855 Pluswas recently confirmed, and rumors are suggesting that thePixel 4 and 4 XL will also come with the Snapdragon 855 Plus.
Jul. 23, 2019
ROG Phone 2 is Not Compatible With Previous Gen ROG Phone Accessories
Asus has refreshed its original gaming smartphone and launched the much-awaited ROG Phone 2, naturally with a ton of accessories in tow. A gaming phone would be incomplete without its collection of accessories and Asus has launched a myriad of accessories for its newest gaming phone. However, there’s a catch for users who are looking to upgrade to ROG Phone 2 from the original ROG Phone. The original ROG Phone too came with a number of accessories and it was the first time anyone recognized what the scope of a mobile gaming phone could be.
Jul. 23, 2019
SALVAGEDATA Data Recovery Software: Recover Your Lost Data
No matter how careful we are with our data, sometimes tragedies happen and we lose important files. Whether your hard-drive corrupts or your PC had a system-wide failure, losing data can be painful. What’s even worse is that most data recovery software on the market are quite costly and not all of us can spare that kind of money. That’s why I am so happy to share with you a free data recovery software today.
Jul. 23, 2019
Snapdragon 855 Plus vs Snapdragon 855: What’s Different?
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest in the technology world, you would know that Qualcomm surprised us with a mid-cycle refresh of its flagship chipset – the Snapdragon 855. The upgraded chipset is known as Snapdragon 855 Plus and it brings in tow some changes that make it stand out from the chip maker’s existing flagship processor. We already have the first smartphone powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus among us,the ROG Phone 2, so let’s check out how the Snapdragon 855 and Snapdragon 855 Plus differ from each other:
Jul. 23, 2019
Sony SRS-XB32 Bluetooth Speaker Review: The Perfect Party Speaker
Every time Sony launches a Bluetooth speaker, I’m just generally more excited than most people here. That’s partly because I absolutely love listening to music on speakers, and mostly because I’ve found Sony’s Bluetooth speakers to offer better sound quality when compared to what other brands have in the market. So naturally, when the nice people over at Sony sent us the SRS-XB32 for a review, I was hyped. After all, I’ve been a fan of the SRS-XB20 that I purchased around a year or so ago, and I loved theSRS-XB12that I reviewed a while back, and I expected the XB32 to do just that — and it did.
Jul. 23, 2019
Tencent Has Partnered with The Pokemon Company to Create Games
Chinese entertainment giant, Tencent, has announced that it is partnering with The Pokemon Company and will be developing games in collaboration with them. This could hint at Tencent’s endeavours towards expanding outside of the Chinese and Asian market, and a partnership with The Pokemon Company is a pretty big boost in that regard. Tencent did not mention what platforms the company will develop games for, in partnership with The Pokemon Company, or even what games the two companies are planning to develop.
Jul. 23, 2019
This Facebook VR Wristband Lets You ‘Touch’ Virtual Objects
At the World Haptics Conference in Tokyo last week, Facebook demoed a prototype sensory wristband called‘Tasbi’that’s designed to provide‘haptic feedback’to users to make them feel like they’re touching something with their hands even when they are not. Meant to be worn on both wrists, the device is supposed to accomplish the feat through vibrations and squeezes.Image Courtesy: Facebook (Via: UploadVR) TheTasbiwas devised by Facebook Reality Labs, the experimental AR/VR research unit of the social media giant.
Jul. 23, 2019
TikTok User Spend Crossed $10 Million Last Month
If you thought the TikTok craze was dying out, here’s a reality-check for you. The short video sharing app that has been at the center of a huge number of controversies, is going strong and is growing at an immensely fast rate. Interestingly, according to the Sensor Tower report, while India is the biggest market for TikTok, the highest user spend in the app was from users in China, where the gross revenue for the app has increased 271 percent since January this year.
Jul. 23, 2019
25 Best Bollywood Movies on Netflix You Should Watch
When you have tons of blockbusters and critically-acclaimed movies at your disposal, choosing a few is never easy. However, I have tried my best to pick out great flicks that have not only ruled the box office but also won plenty of accolades. Knowing that one set of rules can’t apply to everyone’s taste, I have also ensured there is enough variety with a good mix of all sorts of genres like romantic-comedy, a classic political thriller, action-comedy and more.
Jul. 23, 2019
Here Are All The Accessories Launched For ROG Phone 2
The ROG Phone 2 hasofficially been unveiled, after much speculation, and it’s now being referred to as the most specced-out smartphone on the market. And why wouldn’t it be? You’re getting the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus, with a taller 120Hz/1ms AMOLED screen, a humongous 6,000mAh battery, and a lot more. I view it as a premium flagship, which has everything one would desire from a premium device, but with gaming aesthetics and a ton of gaming-centric features.
Jul. 22, 2019
Xiaomi Now a Fortune 500 Company; Ranked No. 468 Globally
In a message to all investors, employees and customers, Lei Jun, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Xiaomi, said:“It took Xiaomi only nine years to make the Fortune Global 500 list, a milestone that we owe a big thank you to all our Mi Fans and users for their unwavering support. We are also the youngest company on this year’s list, a proud record that we will keep in mind and bring to another level in the global expansion journey”.
Jul. 22, 2019
[Update: Price Announced] ROG Phone 2 Goes Official with Snapdragon 855 Plus
[Update on 23 July] The company has posted an update on Weibo stating that the phone will start at 5999 Yuan for the regular version, while a Tencent custom version is priced starting at 3499 Yuan. We are unsure of the difference between the two, other than the Tencent version is an 8GB/128GB variant, while the 12GB/512GB variant is priced at 5999 Yuan. Original content follows Thanks to the rapidly growing craze of mobile gaming across the world, mostly driven by PUBG Mobile, phone makers are now rushing to milk this opportunity.
Jul. 22, 2019
Apple’s 2020 iPhones Might Feature a 120Hz Display
Now, we have seen 120Hz LCD screens on Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2, we are yet to see a 120Hz OLED panel on a phone, although rumors suggest that the ROG Phone 2 will be bringing a 120Hz AMOLED display. So, it’s only obvious that Apple is working with Samsung and LG to come up with a 120Hz OLED panel for its iPhones. Rupesh is a section editor here and one of the hosts at our YouTube channel.
Jul. 22, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 First Impressions: The Gaming Beast is Back in Town!
Well, Asus has today step foot back into the ring with an upgrade over its original ROG Phone and it’s even more feature-packed and awesome. Called the ROG Phone 2, this gaming phone brings a ton of firsts and features we’ve never seen before. So, without further ado, let’s talk about my first impressions of the ROG Phone 2: ROG Phone 2: Specs One look at the second-generation ROG Phone and you will be able to tell that thecore design of this device isn’t much differentfrom the original ROG Phone.
Jul. 22, 2019
Google Removes 7 Stalker Apps From the Play Store
Google has pulled seven apps from the Play Store after cyber-security researchers at Avast claimed that they were enabling users to stalk on their employees and romantic partners by posing as children’s safety apps or phone-finder apps. In ablog postlast week, Avast said that the apps were likely designed by a Russian developer and, were being openly used to track the surveilled person’s location and collect their contacts, SMS and call history.
Jul. 22, 2019
Google to Fix Chrome Loophole That Let Sites Track Users in Incognito Mode
After facing widespread criticism over letting third-party organizations access users’ viewing habits even while browsing in‘Incognito’mode, Google has said Chrome will fix the critical loophole that has been exploited by site owners and publishers to detect when people are browsing privately. The change will affect“some publishers who have used the loophole to deter metered paywall circumvention”, said Barb Palser, a Partner Development Manager at Google said in a blog post.
Jul. 22, 2019
India’s ‘Chandrayaan-2’ Lunar Mission Lifts Off Successfully From Andhra Pradesh
Chandrayaan 2, India’s high-profile lunar mission, lifted off earlier today aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III (GSLV Mk III) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, a week after a technical glitchresulted in the postponementof the launch. The mission comes 11 years after the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO’s) first successful lunar mission, the Chandrayaan 1 that orbited the moon more than 3,400 times and was operational for 312 days till August 29, 2009.
Jul. 22, 2019
People are Canceling Amazon Prime After Scoring Prime Day Deals
According to search intelligence firm, Captify, internet searches for‘Canceling Amazon Prime’were 18 times higher on July 15, the first day of the two-day sale, than on the previous day.“If Amazon is hoping to use Prime Day as a way to sign up and retain new Prime members, they might need to rethink their retention plan. According to search, consumers are signing up for Prime, getting their deals and then canceling membership shortly after”, said the company.
Jul. 22, 2019
ROG Phone 2 Teardown: A Quick Look at the Internals
After a multitude of leaks over the past week, Asus ROG Phone 2 hasfinally gone officialwith a number of world-first features in tow. This gaming phone offers you a 120Hz/1ms AMOLED display, flagship dual-cameras, a humongous battery, and a triple-layer cooling system. Well, we all know the hardware that makes the ROG Phone 2 but we have got a closer look at the internals of this gaming phone for you.
Jul. 22, 2019
Google Pixel 4 to Feature Next-Gen Facial Recognition: Report
Online speculations suggest that thenext-gen Pixel handsetswill ship with some sort of a hardware-based 3D facial recognition feature that will be more secure than the software-based options available on most Android devices thus far. Whether the new feature will employ a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor like the iPhone X-series devices is anybody’s guess, but Google is now said to be collecting facial data from people around the US for its next-gen facial recognition feature in the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.
Jul. 22, 2019
Xiaomi Teases Redmi Phone With 64MP Camera
Confirming that the megapixel war for smartphone cameras is here to stay, Xiaomi has started teasing an upcomingRedmi phone with a 64MP camera. The company earlier today posted what’s believed to be a camera sample from the smartphone, depicting a domestic cat, with a zoomed-in section in the inset showing off incredible details around the cat’s eye. While there’s no official word on the identity of the 64MP sensor, it is likely to be Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor that was announced back in May.
Jul. 21, 2019
DuckDuckGo Improves Local Map-Related Searches Without Compromising on Privacy
DuckDuckGo is constantly striving to improve the private and secure experience it is providing to the users. Since its inception, it has always been the go-to search engine for people who care about their privacy while browsing the internet. While it served fine for most of the searches, searching places in DuckDuckGo has always been unappealing which is exactly what the company fixes with the newest update. The privacy-focused search engine switched to Apple’s MapKit JS framework this January to refine the maps user interface while searching for locations in the platform.
Jul. 21, 2019
Facebook AI Beats Pro Players in 6-player Poker
Artificial Intelligence is getting better and better day by day, thanks to its scalable learning methodologies and fast adaptation rate. Facebook has now developed an AI which is capable of beating professional players in six-player no-limit Hold’em Poker. The AI is named Pluribus and it has beaten records in the world of AI bots defeating experts in the gaming field. This is not the first time we’ve witnessed an AI beating human players in games but beating humans in games involving more than two players is indeed an achievement.
Jul. 21, 2019
Google Photos Makes Public Links for Shared Files Even if You Send it to Specific People
Google Photos, the photo-sharing and storage service from Google, is indeed an easy-to-use platform to share images with peers, friends, and family. The platform has incorporated various intuitive features like cloud backup, shared libraries, and an assistant that plays around with your photos and comes up with interesting outputs. However, it apparently has a privacy issue which is not explicitly mentioned. We are talking about the platform’s photo-sharing feature. First noticed byRobert Wilbin, the image sharing protocol’s approach is not quite straightforward.
Jul. 21, 2019
Google Play Picks: Apps of the Month
Google Play Store has a huge collection of apps, games, movies, music, and even books. With this massive library of apps, picking good apps as an individual can be a tiresome task as there are a variety of factors to take into consideration. However, with sophisticated filters and various algorithms, Google picks the most active and trending apps in the store every month. So, here is the list of Google Play Picks for this month.
Jul. 21, 2019
History Search Shows All Your Browsing History in One Place
There are times when we find it difficult to recollect the source of an article or a website that we have visited in the past. Yeah, using the inbuilt history feature combined with Google’s seamless sync across platforms can solve this issue to an extent but the real problem arises when someone uses multiple web browsers based on his/her needs. In this case, there is a solid chance of the link getting missed out and it can be really frustrating.
Jul. 21, 2019
Instagram Fixed a Major Flaw that Allowed Hackers to Hack Any Account
The researcher took it tohis blogto explain how he managed to find a flaw that allowed him to hack any account. According to the blog, he had initially tried to test the web interface of Instagram for vulnerabilities and couldn’t find one which led him to explore mobile-based techniques. Mr. Muthiyah approached this vulnerability byRace HazardandIP rotation. In case you’re not aware of what Race Hazard is, it is the condition of a system where it misbehaves on getting multiple requests at the same time.
Jul. 21, 2019
Playing Video Games Won’t Cause Depression, Social Media Will
A research team led by Patricia Conrod has conducted research on the increased digital media usage of children and has concluded that it has adverse effects on their mental health.“Our research reveals that increased time spent using some forms of digital media in a given year predicts depressive symptoms within that same year”, said Patricia Conrod, in a press release. Areporton the research says that the research team has conducted studies on about 4,000 teenagers belonging to Canada in the 12-16 age group for almost four years.
Jul. 21, 2019
This App Brings in More Features to Your Mac Menu Bar
As a Mac user, I’ve grown to love the Menu Bar. It offers easy and quick access to the most commonly used things such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and Time Machine backups; and while that’s usually good enough, if you want to take your Menu Bar game to the next level, Superbar is an app that’s meant for you. Superbar brings in a handful of quick navigation options that you can customise based on your workflow.
Jul. 20, 2019
Pixel 3a Scores 100 on DxoMark; Matching the Pixel 3 and iPhone XR
Overall, DxOMark points out that the single camera-ladenPixel 3ais only a single point behind its elder sibling and iPhone XR, with all of them offering an almost similar image quality. It’s way down the list as compared to the dual- or triple-camera phones in the market. Talking about the image quality, thePixel 3a is capable of good exposurein most conditions but it slightly underexposes the shots in low-light and high-contrast scenes.
Jul. 20, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Complete Specs Appear Online
The gaming smartphone niche continues to expand with new feature-rich devices now launching in quick succession to satiate the hunger of mobile gamers. Asus ROG Phone arrived last year with a true gaming aesthetic and beastly specs, however, we are now nearing the launch of its successor. The ROG Phone 2 launches on July 23 in China, i.e Tuesday next week, but it was just recently certified by TENAA, giving us a closer look at the complete specs sheet of the upcoming gaming phone.
Jul. 20, 2019
Chrome, Firefox Browser Extensions Found Leaking Personal User Data
Popular browser extensions like ad blockers have been caught harvesting personal data of millions of consumers who use Chrome and Firefox — not only their browsing histories but also exposing tax returns, medical records, credit card information and other sensitive data in the public domain. According to an independent cyber security researcher Sam Jadali, the data has been leaked to a fee-based company called Nacho Analytics that gives unlimited access to any websites analytics data.
Jul. 20, 2019
Galaxy Fold Has Reportedly Passed Durability Tests and Is Ready for Launch
The Galaxy Foldcould have becomethe crown jewel of Samsung’s smartphone portfolio, however, the device was found to bemarred with durability issues. This has delayed the scheduled debut of this foldable smartphone, but fresh reports now suggest that Galaxy Fold has passed all durability tests. As per industry sources, the durability tests for the upgraded Galaxy Fold (which is now said to have a somewhat revamped hinge design) were administered by a group of tech experts formed of industry professionals and professors at Seoul National University and KAIST.
Jul. 20, 2019
How to Install and Update Realtek HD Audio Manager on Windows 10
Realtek HD Audio Manager is a popular application which allows you to tweak audio-related settings on Windows computers. For many users, the Realtek HD Audio Manager was the go-to place for enhancing the overall sound quality. However, due to some major changes in Windows 10, the application keeps disappearing and sometimes does not work at all. But you don’t have to worry. We have done thorough research on Realtek HD Audio Manager and found some easy ways to enable it.
Jul. 20, 2019
How to Install Google Camera Mod on Redmi K20 Pro
The first-ever Redmi flagship, the Redmi K20 Pro hasfinally arrivedin India and honest pricing aside, the smartphone houses a pretty capable set of triple cameras. The Redmi K20 Pro includes the popular 48MP primary camera, along with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto lens. Though we know Xiaomi’scamera performanceis quite commendable, there’s nothing like a great Google Camera mod (GCam mod) which can help elevate the experience. So, if you have got yourself a Redmi K20 Pro and are looking for the best Google camera mod (GCam mod) for this budget flagship, well, you have landed at the right place.
Jul. 20, 2019
Android Q’s New Fast Pair Feature Will Work on These Headphones
The stable build ofAndroid Qis coming in the next couple of months and it brings to the table expanded support for their Bluetooth ‘Fast Pair’ feature. This will make it easier for you to connect truly wireless earbuds to the smartphone, along with support for Find My Device, and a detailed view of your wireless headsets. Fast Pair, if you don’t already know, isdesigned to improve Bluetooth pairing on Android devicesand make the setup process effortless – like AirPods and iPhones.
Jul. 20, 2019
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) With Kirin 710F, Pop-up Camera to Launch in India Soon
In line with ourreportfrom earlier this week, Huawei is certainly launching a new phone with a pop-up camera module in India sometime later this month to take on the likes of Realme X and Redmi K20 Pro. The Chinese giant is already teasing the new smartphone over on Amazon India. This device ispowered by the Kirin 710F chipset, coupled with 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage (expandable up to 1TB via microSD card).
Jul. 20, 2019
Huawei Mate 30 Pro Might Feature a “Cine Lens” and “Matrix Camera”
Huawei flagships with their innovative cameras have made a name for themselves in the smartphone world, so it’s no surprise that the company is planning some more amazing camera features in its next flagship,the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is still some time away before it officially arrives, but today, we have some info on what we might see on the camera front of the Huawei Mate 30 Pro.
Jul. 20, 2019
Poco Head and Xiaomi’s Global Spokesperson Leave Company
Xiaomi is going through some changes, as a couple of top level executives are leaving the Chinese smartphone maker. Donovan Sung, Xiaomi’s global spokesperson, and a pretty popular face at Xiaomi, has announced that he is leaving Xiaomi to join Googleand help Google Pay expand more into developing countries. Donovan was one of the key executives at Xiaomi and helped the company expand into a lot of countries. On the other hand, Jai Mani, who was heading Xiaomi’s Poco-sub brand has called it quits.
Jul. 20, 2019
Redmi-branded 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh Power Banks Launched in China
Xiaomi’s budget-centric Redmi brand is already known enough that the company is now steadily expanding its portfolio of products under the same. It started off this endeavor with smartphones, launchingRedmi AirDotsand suitcases later down the road. And now, Redmi has added one of the most Xiaomi products, i.e power banks, to its kitty. Redmi-branded 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh battery packs have been launched in China today, offering users access to new affordable means to juice up their devices on the go.
Jul. 20, 2019
Reliance Jio Overtakes Airtel to Become Second Largest Telecom Operator in India
In a development that was a long time coming,Reliance Jiohas finally edged past Bharti Airtel to become the second largest telecom service provider in the country by subscriber count. According to data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the Mukesh Ambani-led company overtook the nation’s erstwhile number one carrier last May by adding 8.2 million users, while both Airtel and Vodafone Idea both saw a decline in their subscriber count.
Jul. 20, 2019
TouchPal Developer CooTek Banned for Malicious Ad Practices
Malwares have become the biggest problem plaguing the Google Play Store and there’s beennumerous reportingsof how numerous adware or spyware have sneaked past its defenses to affect users. They’ve been found to be buried in popular apps, with a huge number of downloads, and Google is known to suspend apps found guilty of the same. Well, the latest developer to be ‘temporarily’ banned by Google from the Play Store and their AdMob ad network is the popular TouchPal Keyboard creator CooTek.
Jul. 19, 2019
YouTube Music for Android May Soon Shift the ‘Search’ Option to the Bottom
YouTube Music is reportedly working on a design tweak that will shift the‘Search’icon to the bottom of the screen on Android devices. According to a report from9to5Google, the app has already started soak testing the new feature that places the search option alongside three other UI elements, including Home, Hotlilst and Library, which were already on the bottom bar. Notably, the report also claims that the behavior of the system‘Back’button on the phone has now changed for users with the new UI.
Jul. 19, 2019
Chennai Techie Wins $30,000 For Finding Critical Instagram Bug
Chennai-based security researcher, Laxman Muthiyah, has won $30,000 as a part of a bug bounty program after he spotted a flaw in Facebook-owned photo-sharing app, Instagram. Muthiyah said the vulnerability allowed him to to“hack any Instagram account without consent permission”. He discovered it was possible to take over someone’s Instagram account by triggering a password reset, requesting a recovery code, or quickly trying out possible recovery codes against the account.
Jul. 19, 2019
EMUI 9.1 Update For Huawei Devices to Roll Out Starting This Week
According to Huawei, EMUI 9.1 will bring improved performance, new wallpapers and icons, GPU Turbo 3.0, EROFS and much more. One of the highlights of the incoming update is theGPU Turbo 3.0feature that promises to optimize gaming performance while reducing power consumption by 10 percent. Besides reducing touch latency and lowering energy consumption, GPU Turbo reduces frame drops and results in a higher average frame rate, thereby offering a smooth and seamless gaming experience.
Jul. 19, 2019
How to Install and Use New Windows 10 Terminal App
Install and Use the New Windows 10 Terminal App Before going ahead with the process, it would be apt to take a look at some important things that you should know. Here are some essential things worth noting before you install the Windows 10 Terminal app. Keep in mind, the app isstill a work in progressand the tech giant needs to not only improve its performance but also fix random bugs.
Jul. 19, 2019
Huawei to Continue Using Android for Smartphones; Says HongMeng is for Industrial Use
Even with theUS-China trade tensionseasing somewhat over the past month, Huawei continues to work on its in-house operating system,HongMeng OS, which is also expected to be marketed as‘Ark OS’in some markets. While media reports over the past few weeks have consistently claimed that that the new software is being prepared as an alternative to Android, the company last week denied those claims, and asserted that it is not meant to be an Android alternative.
Jul. 19, 2019
Huawei to Launch New Pop-up Camera Phone to Take on Redmi K20, Realme X
Waterdrop notches will soon be a thing of the past as pop-up camera phones are now taking over the Indian market. Every phone maker, ranging from Vivo to Xiaomi has adopted this mechanical component to offer a bezel-less, fullscreen experience to its consumers. Well, we can add another name to this list as our industry sources tell us Huawei is also planning to launch a pop-up camera phone by the end of July.
Jul. 19, 2019
Microsoft’s Xbox Live Active Users Grew to 65Mn Even as Xbox Sales Tanked in Q4, FY2019
Gaming revenues, however, was a major disappointment for the company, falling 10 percent largely due to a slump in Xbox sales as gamers await thenext generation of gaming consoles, expected to arrive next year. Overall, Xbox hardware revenues declined 48 percent, while software and services revenue from third-party titles declined 3 percent. Interestingly, though, Microsoft’s Xbox Live service drew millions of new users across all available platforms, helping the company offset some of the revenue losses from the declining hardware and software sales.
Jul. 19, 2019
New HP ProBook with Ryzen CPU, Fast Charging Launched in India
HP has rapidly been growing its consumer and gaming-centric offerings in India, but the company has today expanded on its commercial laptop lineup with the launch of the HP ProBook 445 G6. It boasts an ultra-slim design and offers a number of new features to business professionals, all for a starting price of Rs 67,260. The HP ProBook 445 G6, from the looks of it, is a lightweight and ultra-slim laptop that would make it easier for professionals to work on the go.
Jul. 19, 2019
Number of Loyal Apple iPhone Users on a Steep Decline, Reveals Study
Well, as we already told you, the users are sticking to the iPhones they own instead of switching to the latest iPhone XS series or affordable iPhone XR. This is confirmed by a decline in sales figures of its iPhones over past quarters, forcing Apple to decrease retail price for its affordable new iPhone in some regions. BankMyCell’s report further reveals that6% of users swapped their iPhone X for another brand’s device.
Jul. 19, 2019
Panasonic Launches 4K Ultra HD TVs in India, Starting at Rs 50,400
Panasonic on Friday expanded its smart TV portfolio in India by launching as many as 14 different models in its 4K Ultra HD television range, including a massive 75-inch (189 cm) model that the company says is meant to address the needs of customers looking for larger screen sizes. The range starts at a relatively affordable Rs. 50,400, but goes up to a hefty Rs. 2,76,000 for the aforementioned large-screen offering.
Jul. 19, 2019
PUBG Mobile Club Open Indian Teams Denied German Visa for Finals
The PUBG Mobile Club Open finals are scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, on the 26th of July. However, the Indian teams that have qualified for the event have reportedly been denied German Visa. The Indian teams that qualified – TeamIND, Indian Tigers, and SOUL – were denied the German visa on the grounds that India does not have a governing eSports body. Team SOUL, which was the winning team of the Indian qualifiers for the tournament, still has time to re-apply for the visa, since they will be participating directly in the main event that’s scheduled to take place on July 26.
Jul. 19, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro’s First Update Brings Camera Optimizations and Latest Security Patch
The Redmi K20 Pro recently arrived in India with much fanfare, and it’s a phone that packs in a lot of features at a great affordable price. I know, there’s a lot of talk about the phone being a little expensive, but you have to agree to the fact that the Redmi K20 Pro brings a lot to the table at its price. Now, if you are someone who has already bought the Redmi K20 Pro, there’s good news for you.
Jul. 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A80 With Rotating Slider Camera Silently Launched in India
Samsung continues to expand on its new budget/mid-range Galaxy A lineup in India, with the Galaxy A50 leading the charge. But, the one device that everyone had been waiting to arrive in India is the Galaxy A80 and it’s now finally here. In line withreportsfrom earlier this month, Samsung has today launched its innovative Galaxy A80 with the slider-cum-rotating camera design in India at a steep price ofRs 47,999. Galaxy A80: Price and Availability
Jul. 19, 2019
Black Shark 2 Pro Launch Confirmed for July 30; May Ship With Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC
Afterlaunching the Black Shark 2in Chinaand Indiaearlier this year, Xiaomi has just confirmed that it will launch a‘Pro’version of the device on July 30. While the company didn’t officially specify any of the differences between the standard version and the new one, online chatter suggests that the single biggest upgrade in the new model will be the all-new Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC that Qualcomm announced earlier this week. As can be seen below, the official poster released by the company reveals the name of the upcoming phone and the launch date, but there’s no indication about what to expect from it.
Jul. 19, 2019
Windows 10 May 2019 Update Starts Rolling Out to all Compatible PCs
Talking about the latest update not being available on all PCs, the company has reportedly blocked the update on its ownSurface Book 2after the discovery of a critical bug that apparently causes the secondary Nvidia GPU on the device to go undetected. The issue is believed to uniquely affect the Surface Book 2, but not its predecessor. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 19, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 Could Feature a Super Zoom Telephoto Lens
The Mi Mix lineup from Xiaomi has always been marketed as the company’s innovative powerhouse, striving towards the goal of offering the latest innovations to users. Their primary objective was to offer a fullscreen bezel-less experience, which theMi Mix 3is known to have fulfilled with a slider design. It seems Xiaomi is now done with displays instead it plans to turn its attention to cameras – more specifically cameras with higher megapixel count and superzoom capabilities.
Jul. 19, 2019
You Can Now Switch Seamlessly Between Audio and Video on YouTube Music
YouTube is introducing a new feature that will allow YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers to make aseamless transition between a song and its music video. As part of the plan, the company said it is updating the YouTube Music app with a button at the top of the screen to help userstoggle between video and audio modesin more than five million songs on the platform. “Switching between songs and music videos is as simple as the tap of a button.
Jul. 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus May Support 45W Fast Charge
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is likely to come with 45W fast charging, although, it might ship with just a 25W charger in the box. That’s according to renowned tipster, Ice Universe(@UniverseIce), who says even though the Galaxy Note 10 Plus will ship with a 25W charger, users will be able to buy the 45W charger by paying an additional cost. Meanwhile, the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 is likely to get delayed as Samsung is reportedly slowing down the production of its top-tier Exynos 9825 chipset for the handset.
Jul. 18, 2019
4 Poco F1 Features You Will Miss in the Redmi K20 Pro
The first-ever flagship under the Redmi brand, theRedmi K20 Pro, has finally arrived in India a good couple of months after its China launch. It’s a true flagship in every sense, and could also be seen as the much-anticipated Poco F1 successor which we’ve all been waiting for. You’re getting a taller AMOLED screen, a pop-up camera on the front, and a triple camera on the rear, but there are certain Poco F1 features that you will find to be missing on the Redmi K20 Pro.
Jul. 18, 2019
Chandrayaan-2 Launch Postponed to July 22 Following Technical Snag
The space agency has rectified the fault in its‘Bahubali’rocket-Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III) whose Monday flight with Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was called off an hour before its lift off at 2.51 a.m. The ISRO had constituted an expert committee to go into the root cause of the snag. Non-building of sufficient pressure in the helium tanks in the rocket could be the reason for calling off the Moon landing mission one hour before the rocket’s take off, two retired officials of the Indian space organisation told IANS.
Jul. 18, 2019
How to Create Windows 10 Bootable USB
Gone are the days when you needed aDVD to install Windowsoperating system. It was a long and tedious process of burning and mounting the disc. With the latest enhancements, you can easily create Windows 10 bootable USB in a few simple steps. In this article, I have shared some of the easiest ways you can install Windows 10. The best part is that it doesn’t take much time and can get your job done in just 3 to 4 minutes.
Jul. 18, 2019
How to Set Screensaver on Windows 10
Set Screensaver on Windows 10 With Ease In the first half, we are going to demonstrate how you can set and customize screensavers on your Windows 10. And in the second half, we have lined up some of the coolest screen savers that you should check out. Note:Alternately, you can also search“Screen Saver”in the taskbar search box and choose“Change Screen Saver”to quickly dive into the settings.Or just click on“Start menu” and click on Settings icon -> Lock screen.
Jul. 18, 2019
Icecream Video Editor: A Lightweight and Free Video Editor for Masses
Are you searching for a handy and easy to use video editor for your Windows PC? Well, you need not look any further than Icecream Video Editor. It is a free video editing software for Windows that is perfect for beginners. Not only it allows users to edit videos, but also create new ones using photos, videos, and audio files, in a relatively short amount of time. Also, it doesn’t consume much hardware resources, making it perfect for both budget and aging Windows PCs.
Jul. 18, 2019
Instagram Starts Hiding ‘Like’ Counts From Public View in Some Markets
Instagram is reportedly expanding the scope of a new feature that hides from public view the‘Like’count and video views of some users. After originally testing the feature in Canada for the last few months, the company now says that the program has now also been rolled out in Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. According to the company:“We want your friends to focus on the photos and videos you share, not how many likes they get.
Jul. 18, 2019
Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Launched in India for Rs. 1,599
Xiaomi has expanded its audio portfolio in India by launching the Mi Neckband Bluetooth earphones that wasoriginally released late last yearin China. The device comes with a price-tag of Rs. 1,599, and will beavailable for purchase on Mi.comstarting July 23. The Mi Neckband Bluetooth earphones are said to be made with soft, durable and skin-friendly rubber material, while the Micro-Arc collar design is said to sit‘perfectly and comfortably’around the users’ neck.
Jul. 18, 2019
Microsoft Warned Nearly 10,000 Customers of Nation-Sponsored Cyberattacks in 2018
In an era where vote tampering is one of the biggest fears among the voters, Microsoft reveals that it’s working on an election system that can not only make the process a lot more secure but accessible as well. Also, Microsoft revealed in itsofficial blog postthat nearly 10,000 customers were targets of cyberattack by nation-sponsored actors in the previous year and their data was compromised. Microsoft further says that these cyberattacks were unrelated to the democratic process and were instead used to gain intelligence, influence politics, and more.
Jul. 18, 2019
Netflix will Finally Announce a Cheaper, Mobile-only Plan in India
For what its worth, the company seems to have recognised that, and in a new letter to investors obtained byThe Verge, the company has said that it will be launching a new mobile-only plan that will allow users to get much more affordable access to the company’s library of TV shows and movies. According to the note, the mobile-only plan will be coming to India first, andmightexpand to other countries in the future.
Jul. 18, 2019
Realme Takes a Swipe at Redmi K20 With ‘Kill the Hype, Let’s be Real’ Campaign
To counter the intense media hype over theRedmi K20 and K20 Pro launchin India on Wednesday, Realme probably felt it needed to up its social media game to let prospective customers know that it intends to take Xiaomi’s latest offerings head-on with its all-new mid-ranger, the Realme X. To steal Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 thunder, Realme on Wednesday launched a‘Kill the Hype, Let’s be Real’campaign on social media to assert that its new phone is actually an overall better value proposition than either of Xiaomi’s latest offerings.
Jul. 18, 2019
Samsung Begins Mass Producing 12Gb LPDDR5 Mobile DRAM to Enable 5G, AI Features
Samsung on Thursday announced that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 12-gigabit (Gb) LPDDR5 mobile DRAM, which has been optimized for enabling 5G and AI features in future smartphones. The company also said that it plans to start mass producing 12-gigabyte (GB) LPDDR5 packages later this month, each combining eight of the 12Gb chips, in line with growing demand for higher smartphone performance and capacity. In an official press release on Thursday, the company claimed that the 12Gb LPDDR5 supports a data rate of 5,500 megabits per second (Mb/s), which is around 1.
Jul. 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Rumored to Launch August 7 With the Galaxy Note 10
At itsGalaxy Note 10 launch eventin New York on August 7, Samsung will also reportedly launch its next-gen flagship tablet. That’s according to a new report from Android Headlines, which claims that the upcoming device will be named theGalaxy Tab S6instead of Tab S5 so as to avoid confusion with the Tab S5e that was released last February. The images published by the blog gives us a clean view of the Galaxy Tab S6 from all sides, confirming that there will beno 3.
Jul. 18, 2019
Two Apple Ads Nominated for ‘Outstanding Commercial’ Emmys
It’s that time of the year when the best television programs in the US are awarded with Emmys – the TV industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The nominations for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday, with‘Game of Thrones’receiving a record-breaking 32 nominations, the most for any drama series in a single year. Meanwhile, two Apple ads created by Apple’s longtime advertising partner, TBWA/Media Arts Lab, were nominated in the‘Outstanding Commercial’category.
Jul. 17, 2019
Facebook May be Planning to Launch a TikTok Competitor
With Facebook roping in former Google employee, Jason Toff, for a key portfolio, speculation is rife about the social networking giant preparing the launch of a serious competitor to the shortvideo-sharing app TikTok. Toff, who earlier served as the General Manager for Twitter’s short-video sharing service, Vine, has joined as Facebook’s Product Management Director to lead the company’s recently formed New Product Experimentation (NPE) team. “I suppose it’s a good time to share what I’m up to next!
Jul. 17, 2019
Apple Will Reportedly Fund Original Podcasts to Fight Spotify, Stitcher
Apple is going all-in withbillions of dollars worth of investmentsin its various online services, including Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Music. Latest reports now suggest that the company is planning to fund original podcasts exclusively for its own streaming services in an effort to hold onto its position as market leader in the face of increasing competition from the likes of Spotify and Stitcher. According toBloomberg, Apple executives are getting in touch with media companies and their representatives to discuss buying exclusive rights to podcasts from popular creators.
Jul. 17, 2019
Apple Shows off New Emojis Coming to the iPhone This Fall
To celebrate the World Emoji Day, Apple has previewed some of the new emoji that are making their way to the iPhone this fall. The company published a blog showing off some of the new emoji that will be available in the iOS keyboard this fall, with the aim to make emojis more inclusive. Moreover, the company is looking to add more variety and fun to categories like food, animals, activities and more.
Jul. 17, 2019
Fujifilm GFX100 102MP Mirrorless Camera Launched in India
The camera body is made of magnesium alloy, making it lightweight and robust. It is also weather sealed at 95 points (including the electronic viewfinder), helping it withstand extreme conditions of dust, moisture and low temperatures. The camera uses a 55mm (diagonal) large format, back-illuminated (BSI) image sensor which is about 1.7 times larger than a 35 mm full-frame format. The sensor comes with Fujifilm’s latest X-Processor 4 processing engine for lightning fast data processing, said the company.
Jul. 17, 2019
Google Maps Rolls Out Real-time Bikeshare Information in 24 Cities Globally
After originally introducing information about local bikesharing stations in New York City last year, Google Maps is now rolling out the feature to 24 cities in 16 countries at one go. According to Google, the new feature will now enable users to not only locate bikeshare stations near them, but also pinpoint exactly how many bikes are available at any given point in time. In an officialblog poston Tuesday, the tech giant said that to incorporate the new feature, it tied-up with ITO World, which will now feed all the global bike share data directly into Google Maps.
Jul. 17, 2019
Hindi Support is Coming to Alexa Soon
Amazon’s AI powered assistant, Alexa, has been one of the most widely adopted smart assistant, thanks in part to the company’s early push on smart speakers, and the sheer number of Alexa skills that have been available to users since way back when the first Echo was launched. However, it doesn’t look like Amazon is done trying to get an even stronger hold on the market, and it has now announced that Alexa will soon be able to understand Hindi.
Jul. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 Goes Official with Snapdragon 665 and Triple Cameras
If you’ve been keeping up with Xiaomi’s smartphone launches, you would know that the company recently added theMi CC9 seriesto its portfolio. It has since been rumored to launch internationally as Mi A3 with stock Android under the Android One program. Well, the rumor mill is once again on point as the Mi A3 has today officially launched in Spain with a waterdrop notch, triple cameras, and more in tow.
Jul. 17, 2019
Huawei Announces GPU Turbo 3.0 for Gaming Improvements
Huawei is on a roll today. After announcing a brand newfile system EROFS, the Chinese giant has announced that a new iteration of its GPU Turbo technology — GPU Turbo 3.0 — will soon be rolling out to a bunch of its popular smartphones. GPU Turbo 3.0 brings even better gaming performance to Huawei’s supported smartphones, and, according to the company’s claims, offers a smooth and seamless performance during gaming sessions, while saving on battery consumption at the same time.
Jul. 17, 2019
Huawei Announces New File System for Its Smartphones
In a press note sent out by Huawei, the company is claiming that EROFS will bring storage improvements across the board and will offer improved disk performance and speed, while helping save storage space at the same time. Apparently, the new file system can increase the random read speed by up to 200% while also saving up to 2GB of space. Moreover, the“new file system will also ensure higher response rate when it comes to reading file such as documents, music or videos.
Jul. 17, 2019
Nvidia RTX 2070, 2080 to be Phased Out, Replaced with ‘Supers’
Speaking toTweakTownat the event last month, the SVP of Nvidia’s PC business, Jeff Fisher, reportedly confirmed that contrary to speculations, there are no plans to launch an RTX 2080 Ti SUPER. Meanwhile, according toTechQuila, the GeForce RTX 2070 and 2080 will be phased out as the RTX 2070 SUPER and the 2080 SUPER take their place. The blog, however, claims that the standard RTX 2060 will continue to be offered by Nvidia as a‘budget’card with ray-tracing capabilities.
Jul. 17, 2019
Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro Officially Launched in India; Price Starting at Rs 21,999
Xiaomi’s hunger for budget dominance in India took its attention away from the flagship segment in the country. The company placed a ton of focus on growing its Redmi brand name as opposed to their Mi branding, whereMi Mix 2was the last flagship smartphone from Xiaomi to land in India. Well, we know that Xiaomi strives to go a step further than competitors and is now finally stepping back into the flagship segment with its renowned Redmi brand.
Jul. 17, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Indian Variant Comes with Poco Launcher Out-of-the-box
After a rather prolonged wait, the Redmi K20 Pro hasofficially launchedin India today and it can be seen as a significant upgrade over Xiaomi’s budget flagship – thePoco F1from last year. We already knew everything about the Redmi K20 Pro prior to its India debut because the device had already launched in China a couple of months ago. I believe a lot of you know that we have been testing out the Redmi K20 Pro since its launch.
Jul. 17, 2019
Redmi Phone With Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC Confirmed by Xiaomi
Qualcomm this week sprung a bit of a surprise on large sections of the global tech media byannouncing the Snapdragon 855 Plus, a tweaked version of its flagship SoC withhigher CPU and GPU clock speeds. Following the announcement, a string of Android OEMs,including Asus, Realme, Vivo, Nubia and Lenovo all teased devices with the new chipset on their respective Weibo pages. Xiaomi is another Android vendor that is also planning to launch multiple devices with the Snapdragon 855 Plus under a number of its sub-brands.
Jul. 17, 2019
The Gold Redmi K20 Pro Is Launching in India for Only ₹4.8 Lakhs
Xiaomi is all geared up to launch the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India today, and apparently, the company has a surprise up its sleeve for its customers. According to a tweet by Xiaomi India MD, Manu Kumar Jain, the Chinese giant is going to launch a special Gold and Diamond variant of the Redmi K20 Pro alongside the regular Redmi K20 and K20 Pro, and it will be priced at a whopping ₹4.
Jul. 17, 2019
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Reportedly Gave a Speech to Apple Employees
The founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, reportedly visited the Apple headquarters at Cupertino, California, on Tuesday to address the latter’s employees.Bloomberg, which is believed to have first reported on the developments, says that Dorsey spoke with staff from Apple’s marketing department, although, the exact content of his speech is yet unclear. The Twitter CEO is reportedly the latest high-profile Silicon Valley business leader to have addressed Apple employees in the recent past, although, it’s not immediately clear as to what these interactions have been all about.
Jul. 17, 2019
US Carrier AT&T Sued For Selling Customers’ Location Data to Third-parties
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on Tuesday filed a class action lawsuit against US telecom service provider, AT&T, for selling customer location data to third parties without consent. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of AT&T customers in California, seeks to stop the telecom giant and two data location aggregators, LocationSmart and Zumigo, from allowing third-parties to access the real-time locations of customers without authorization. The action comes after an investigation by Motherboard earlier this yearrevealedthat the real-time location data of any cellphone user in the state could be bought for just $300 by anyone, including bounty hunters, car dealerships, landlords, and even stalkers.
Jul. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Buys Stake in Chip Designer VeriSilicon to Produce In-House Processors
The investment was disclosed last week when a VeriSilicon filing to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) was officially published by the latter. According toReuters, the documents revealed that a fund run by Xiaomi became the company’s second-largest external shareholder in June. Since the publication of the filing, Xiaomi reportedly confirmed the news to Reuters without disclosing any of the financial terms. In case you’re interested to know more about the Surge S1, the processor was fabricated on TSMC’s 28 nm HPC+ process, and came with eight Cortex-A53 cores in a big.
Jul. 17, 2019
How to Enable Dark Mode Everywhere (A Complete Guide)
After many years of waiting, the dark mode has finally gone mainstream. Every developer out there is implementing dark mode as an essential feature and rightfully so. No matter if it’s an operating system, an app, or a website, dark mode is everywhere. So in this article, I have gathered all the bits and pieces about dark mode for all major software products. You can learn how to enable dark mode on operating systems for both mobile and desktop, web browsers, and popular social media websites.
Jul. 16, 2019
Amazfit GTR Smartwatch with Heart Rate Tracker, 74-day Battery Life Launched
Xiaomi-backed Chinese tech firm, Huami, has officially unveiled its latest smartwatch that it claims is one of the‘smallest and lightest’42mm smartwatches in the market with a thickness of 9.2mm and a weight of 25.5 grams. CalledAmazfit GTR, the device is being offered in two sizes – 42mm and 47mm – and three case options – Stainless Steel, Aluminum and Titanium. Alongside the standard models, Xiaomi also announced aSwarovski Editionwith crystal encrusted bezels and anIron Man Editionwith a themed dial, matte black ceramic bezel, gold-colored case and a red silicone strap.
Jul. 16, 2019
Amazon Alexa Could Soon Live on Your Windows 10 Lockscreen
Microsoft has been taking baby steps to build upon its partnership with Amazon to make Alexa available across Windows 10 machines. We earlier saw its efforts tointegrate both voice assistants, Cortana and Alexa to allow users to use either to call upon the other. It, however, seems like Microsoft plans to bring Alexa and other third-party voice assistants right on the lockscreen. With the next major Windows 10 update 19H2 (a simpler name as compared to earlier), Microsoft will give its Alexa integration a major boost.
Jul. 16, 2019
Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Gaming Keyboards
The Amazon Prime Day sale is going on, and if you’ve been hunting for deals, you know there are an absolute ton of them which is both great and terrible at the same time, because finding the good deals is a big chore. That’s what we’ve been up to all this time, and here are the best Prime day deals on gaming keyboards you can get right now. 1. HyperX Alloy Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Jul. 16, 2019
Apple Halts Sale of iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus and 6s Plus in India
Apple is trying to increase focus on its higher-specced and pricier iPhone lineup (which is available at steep discounts right now) and has discontinued four of its affordable iPhone models in India. Not just affordable, the four models were pretty old too. The iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus are no longer available for purchase in India. The iPhone SE was the cheapest iPhone that anyone could buy in India till today.
Jul. 16, 2019
Asus ROG Phone II will Come with the New Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform
Asus next iteration of its pretty amazing gaming phone from last year — theROG Phone— is coming soon, and it’s called the ROG Phone II. While we’ve all been expecting flagship specs, and hopefully some insane gaming-oriented features from the smartphone, which included the Snapdragon 855, Asus has now announced that it’ll in fact be using an even better processor in the ROG Phone II — the Snapdragon 855 Plus.
Jul. 16, 2019
Google Discontinues AdSense Mobile Apps in Favour of Web Apps
Google’s AdSense is the most popular advertising platform for the web, and is used by websites around the world to display ads and earn revenue, and now, Google has announced that the company will be discontinuing the AdSense mobile apps in favour of the mobile web app instead. In theofficial AdSense Blogabout this change, the AdSense team says“we will be focusing our investment on the AdSense mobile web interface and sunsetting the current iOS and Android apps.
Jul. 16, 2019
Here’s Why WhatsApp is “Temporarily Banning” Users
Beginning last March, WhatsApp started implementing a so-called‘Temporary Ban’on some users for allegedly using unofficial versions of the app. The Facebook-owned company has nowupdated its FAQ pageto state that users who have been temporarily banned may lose their entire chat history if they don’t migrate to the official app soon. According to WhatsApp, it is being forced to take this step out of security concerns, as unsupported apps and altered versions of WhatsApp, such as WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp, or apps that claim to move WhatsApp chats between phones, could pose a major privacy concern for users.
Jul. 16, 2019
Honor MagicBook Pro Confirmed to Launch July 23 Alongside Honor 9X
Huawei has announced that its Honor MagicBook Pro laptop will be unveiled July 23 in China alongside the Honor 9X-series smartphones. The company was already expected to launch the Honor Band 5 fitness tracker alongside the new smartphones at that event, so the latest announcement means that the company is looking at a massive day, with multiple device launches across a number of categories. The key tech specs about the MagicBook Pro remain under the wraps, but a short teaser video released by the company suggests that it will be a lightweight device with a bezel-less full-screen design, top-end performance and a super-thin ultrabook form-factor.
Jul. 16, 2019
How to Disable Cortana on Windows 10
When you have a smart AI-powered virtual assistant like “Cortana” ready to answer your queries, offer up the latest news, and even break laughter with tongue in cheek jokes, computing on Windows 10 never seems to be a mundane affair. That being said, Cortana isn’t perfect as there are quite a few hurdles that prevent the personal assistant from realizing its full potential. Also, if you own a budget PC, Cortana can be bad for you as it consumes quite a lot of resources.
Jul. 16, 2019
How to Downgrade Windows 10 and Rollback to Windows 10/8.1/8/7
Windows 10 is an overall great operating system, there is no doubt about that. However, users across the spectrum feel that Windows 7 was much simpler, easy to use and provided better performance. Well, to be frank, that is true to some extent as Windows 10 is shipped with lots of bloatware and unnecessary features and apps. Recently, we did an article on how tospeed up Windows 10to make it bloat-free.
Jul. 16, 2019
How to Edit Videos Using Photos App in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
iOS 13 has just fixed a boatload of frustration-erupting stuff that had existed on the iOS operating system for years. Apart from fixing the problems, iOS 13 also brings some awesome new features. Some of my most favorite new iOS 13 features are coming to the Photos apps. Apart from sporting a new look, the Photos app now also allows users to edit videos. This is a great news for iPhone users as now they can do basic editing of their videos without having to download any third-party video editing apps.
Jul. 16, 2019
How to Enable Google Chrome Pop-up Blocker
Google Chromeis a great browser which provides up to date security and number of controls to the user. In the last few years, Chrome has improved a lot in terms of user experience and hasbrought native ad blockingand pop-up blocking. However, despite the improvement, there are times when shady websites trick users into allowing pop-ups and various other permissions. These websites abuse those permissions and create nasty pop-ups relentlessly. So if you are facing such issues, you have come to the right place.
Jul. 16, 2019
How To Make Sure Your Files Are Secure
No matter your profession, it’s likely that you store sensitive information on your computer, whether that be tax forms, legal documents, or customer information. If these files are not properly secured, they won’t stay private for long. Believe it or not, you may be unknowingly taking actions that will put your files at risk. We’ll tell you what you might be doing wrong, the proper workarounds, and some extra steps that you can take to make sure that you remain in control of who views your files.
Jul. 16, 2019
Huawei Watch GT Active Launched in India at Rs. 15,990
Chinese giant Huawei has today launched its brand new smartwatch in India — the Huawei Watch GT Active, which was originally launched earlier this year in March, comes in a 46mm case and features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 454×454 resolution. However, the highlight of the Huawei Watch GT Active is the battery life that Huawei is claiming. According to the company, the Huawei Watch GT Active has a battery that can last up to 2 weeks — that’s incredible and not something you’d hear about in smartwatches that often.
Jul. 16, 2019
Microsoft Edge Color Picker Gets a Modern UI; May be Available on Other Chromium Browsers
TheChromium-based Microsoft Edgeis getting a whole range ofnew features and functionalities, including many modern design elements that were missing in its EdgeHTML-based predecessor. Believed to have been first spotted byWindows Latest, a new Microsoft Edge Canary build has now reportedly updated the functionality of the flag‘Web Platform Fluent Controls’, and added support for a modern color picker to replace the dated option. The flag, which is available inbuild 77.0.209.0 or above,is disabled by default, but can be turned on manually by toggling the flag:‘Web Platform Fluent Controls’.
Jul. 16, 2019
Mobile Gamers Downloaded Over 11.2 Billion Games in Q2 2019
The data comes courtesy of App Annie’sreportwhich states that games accounted for 35% of total app downloads over this period, but accounted for 75% of total spending by users, on both iOS and Android platforms. The report also shows that the number of downloads from Google Play absolutely dwarfed the number of downloads from the App Store. In fact, the Play Store’s downloads were 265% higher than the App Store’s.
Jul. 16, 2019
Redesigned Twitter With Dark Mode, Simpler Navigation Starts Rolling Out Globally
Twitter has started rolling out a major design overhaul for its desktop site after testing it since the beginning of the year. In ablog poston Monday, the micro-blogging platform said that the updated website will be“faster, easier to navigate and more personalized”. According to the company, the new version of the site has“an updated look and feel that is more consistent with the Twitter you see on other devices”. The new UI will also make it easier for users to access many of the popular features, and with more customization options, said the company.
Jul. 16, 2019
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus with Overclocked CPU, GPU Announced
Qualcomm is known to release only a single flagship chipset every year. The Snapdragon 855 SoC unveiled earlier this year has bagged an upgrade to further enhance the gaming and overall performance. Termed the Snapdragon 855 Plus, this chipset comes equipped with an overclocked CPU and GPU as compared to the standard Snapdragon 855. The tri-cluster design of the eight-core Kryo 485 CPU on the Snapdragon 855 Plus sees your primary core running at a clock speed up to 2.
Jul. 16, 2019
Truecaller Now Wants to Help Authenticate Users on the Web
Truecaller, the caller ID app that has become pretty much the standard for people who get a lot of random calls, has today announced that it’s launching a mobile web SDK that will allow mobile websites to authenticate users via their phone numbers without the need for pesky OTPs. With this announcement, the Truecaller SDK supports Android, iOS, React, and mobile web (including Progressive Web Apps), so developers can easily authenticate users no matter where they are building their apps — on a platform like Android or iOS, or on the web with React, or Progressive Web Apps.
Jul. 16, 2019
WhatsApp and Telegram Media Files are Prone to Attacks, Says Symantec
Instant messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram have quickly caught on to become the de-facto standard for communication online these days, and with the implementation of features such as end-to-end encryption, the conviction that these messaging apps are completely safe, even for confidential and personal messaging, has only strengthened over time. However, according to a research by Symantec, WhatsApp and Telegram media files saved on smartphones are incredibly easy for malicious programs to modify even before users get to see the originals.
Jul. 16, 2019
Xiaomi to Start Crowdfunding Rechargeable LED Lamp from July 18
Chinese giant Xiaomi has already taken over the Indian smartphone market, they’ve launched smart LED bulbs, and even Bluetooth headphones, all priced extremely well. Now, it looks like Xiaomi is trying to expand its product portfolio in India even further with another new product. Mi India’s Twitter handle has today tweeted that the company will begin crowdfunding for the new Mi Rechargeable LED Lamp from July 18th, 12PM onwards. The company is pointing out multiple selling points for the rechargeable lamp; the lamp will have 3 levels of brightness for use in all kinds of situations.
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Get the Nintendo Switch at Rs. 21,999 (Rs. 6000 Off)
TheNintendo Switchis definitely one of the best portable consoles ever, and not only because it has Breath of the Wild, but because it can do what its name suggests — Switch between modes of play which is just a lot of fun, and now, the Nintendo Switch is available on sale during the Amazon Prime Day. The Nintendo Switch with the neon blue and neon red joy-cons, the Switch Dock, and more all bundled in a big box of happiness is currently available at justRs.
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Get the iPhone XR for Just Rs. 49,999
What’s more, you can get the iPhone XR at even lower prices, with the additional offers that are available on the phone. Here are all the additional offers applicable on the iPhone XR right now: Buy the iPhone XR from Amazon(Rs. 49,999)
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Asus TUF Gaming Laptop at Rs. 55,990 (Rs. 7,000 Off)
In case you’re wondering, here’s the complete spec-sheet for the laptop:
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Accessories
With the Amazon Prime Day sales underway, there are simply alotof items on Amazon that are discounted, and picking the best ones out can be quite a chore, which is where this series of ‘best deals’ stems from. After covering thebest Prime Day deals on laptops,monitors, andconsoles, I wondered, what if you’re simply looking to buy some accessories? So, if you are, here are the best Prime Day deals on accessories that you should check out.
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Gaming Consoles
1. Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB If you’re one to sit in the Xbox side of things when it comes to consoles, the 1TB Xbox One S is available on Prime Day for just Rs. 17,990 as compared to its usual Rs. 21,990 price tag. That’s a nice Rs. 4,000 discount on one of the latest consoles from Microsoft which comes with support for 4K HDR gaming. Plus, this bundle comes with Forza Horizon 4 so you can get gaming right away.
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Laptops
If you’re in the market to get a brand new laptop, this might be the best time to buy one. The Amazon Prime Day sale is going on and there are a lot of amazing deals on electronics of all kinds, including, you guessed it, laptops. Whether you’re looking to get a new gaming laptop, a laptop for office work, or a two-in-one, there are multiple deals on Amazon that you should definitely check out.
Jul. 15, 2019
Amazon Prime Day: Best Deals on Monitors
1. LG 22MP68VQ Monitor Buy the LG 22MP68VQ from Amazon(Rs. 7,499) If you’re looking for gaming monitors instead, this one from Aopen brings quite a lot of the features you might be looking for. What’s more, it even looks ridiculously cool with its thin bezels and the sharp-edge design on its stand. The monitor comes with a 23-inch Full HD display, so you can get crisp graphics in all your games.
Jul. 15, 2019
Everything You Should Know About Honor 9X and 9X Pro Before Launch
With a myriad of smartphone lineups in the market, phone makers are always busy refreshing one or the other for the masses. Same is the case with Honor. The company recently unveiled its flagship Honor 20 series globally and it’s gearing up to launch the Honor 9X and 9X Pro in China next week. That being said, a lot has already leaked about the Honor 9X series, thanks to aTENAA listingand it gives you a good look at the complete specs of the 2 upcoming devices as well.
Jul. 15, 2019
Huawei’s Android Replacement Could be Called ‘Harmony OS’
It’s not immediately clear at this stage whether Harmony will be another name for HongMeng OS or if it will be a completely different piece of software altogether, although, Dutch tech blog,Let’s Go Digital, which is believed to have first reported on the matter, seems to believe that it’s the former. Of course, HongMeng OS is also expected to be called‘Ark OS’in some markets, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out in the end.
Jul. 15, 2019
Mi A3 Leaked Images Suggest Snapdragon 665, Triple Rear Cameras
Xiaomi recentlystarted teasingthe launch of its next-gen Android One smartphone, the Mi A3. While the company is yet to officially announce any of the key tech specs of the upcoming device, a massive leaks has apparently revealed quite a few important pieces of information about the phone. Multiple live images of what’s said to be the Mi A3 and its retail packaging are also believed to have surfaced online, giving us our first look at the all-new phone.
Jul. 15, 2019
Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones Launched in India; Priced at Rs. 1,799
After teasing the launch of its new wireless Bluetooth headphones on Twitter a few days back, Xiaomi has today launched the headphones in the country. The Mi Superbass Wireless headphones come with a trendy design, and some really impressive specs. Plus, in typical Xiaomi fashion, they are priced extremely competitively. The headphones, which were teased in the black-and-red color scheme, have been launched in two color options — black and red, and black and gold — both of which look kinda cool.
Jul. 15, 2019
Microsoft Word Now Has 1 Billion Installs on the Play Store
Microsoft’s word processing software — MS Word — has crossed 1 billion installs on the Play Store. That’s a huge number. In fact, Word was Microsoft’s first Android app to cross 500 million installs almost a year back, and now, it has set another record for the company. It’s important to note, however, that the Play Store install count for Microsoft Word doesn’t exactly show the true picture, since it also counts pre-installed versions of Microsoft Word as “installs” in the Play Store.
Jul. 15, 2019
Office 365, Windows 10 Banned From German Schools for Violation of Privacy Laws
The Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in the German state of Hesse has warned that the use ofOffice 365andWindows 10in local schools was illegal under the European Union’sstringent GDPR rules. According to commissioner Michael Ronellenfitsch, the software exposes personal user data“to possible access by US officials”. As for Windows 10, the commissioner cited a German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) report, which claimed that the OS sends“a wealth of telemetry data to Microsoft”.
Jul. 15, 2019
Realme 3i With Helio P60, Dual-Cameras Goes Official to Take on Xiaomi’s Redmi 7
Alongside the much-awaited Realme X launch in India, the Chinese giant has decided to expand its budget portfolio with the Realme 3i. The company had been teasing this new smartphone for quite some time now and it’s finally here. Realme 3i is the latest budget smartphone with Helio P60 chipset, dual cameras, and an attractive diamond cut design from the company. Realme 3i: Price and Availability The base variant, with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, of theRealme 3i has been priced at Rs 7,999but you will have to shell out Rs 9,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant.
Jul. 15, 2019
Tata Sky Launches New, Unlimited Broadband Plans, Starting at Rs 590
With the impending launch ofJio GigaFiberexpected to upend the fixed-line broadband industry the way itchanged the mobile telephone landscapeearlier in the decade, most incumbent broadband service providers are bracing for the expected onslaught by reducing prices, increasing data caps or, like in the case ofTata Sky, introducing a bunch of new, unlimited plansat relatively affordable price-points. Believed to have been spotted first byTelecomTalk, Tata Sky, known primarilyfor its DTH TV services, has listed a number of new unlimited broadband plans on its official website.
Jul. 15, 2019
Realme X Launched in India; Starting at Rs 16,999
Ever since the Realme Xwent officialin China earlier in May, we have been waiting on its India launch and it finally happened today. Realme X has now found its way to India and it is the perfect step towards offering a premium experience to users at an affordable price. This smartphone features a bezel-less screen, a dated yet powerful chipset, a 48MP primary rear camera, and a pop-up camera. Realme X: Price and Availability
Jul. 14, 2019
[Update: Launching July 17 in Spain] Mi A3 to be Unveiled July 25 in Poland, Confirms Xiaomi
[Update on 15 July] The Xiaomi Spain official handle has today tweeted that the Mi A3 is coming to Spain on July 17. [Original content follows] Ending all speculations, Xiaomi has revealed that its upcoming Android One smartphone, theMi A3, will be launched July 25 in Poland. The company on Friday posted the image below on its Polish forums, saying that the device will be announced at an event in the country’s capital, Warsaw, on the aforementioned date.
Jul. 14, 2019
Black Shark Ties-up With F1 Infosolutions in India for After-sales Service
Xiaomi’s gaming brand, Black Shark, has announced a partnership with F1 Infosolutions to provide repair, warranty and help-desk support services in India. The company on Friday said that following the agreement, the Black Shark service network will focus on coverage, quality and availability of spares in the country. According to an official press release, the partnership will provide users access to a network of 100 walk-in centers that the company claimed will be strategically located at retail destinations for easy accessibility.
Jul. 14, 2019
Check Your Video Quality Before Starting a Video Call with This Handy Web-app
Video calls have evolved to be one of the most essential means for business-related meetings and catching up with friends and family. A major issue anyone can face while making a video call is tolerating the ambient noise from the person at the other end. While apps like Krisp help eliminate the background noise, experiencing what the other person would be hearing in the video call and moving to a more calm environment is much more efficient and a 14-year old full-stack and iOS developer has designed a website named JoinMyCall which does just that.
Jul. 14, 2019
This macOS App Lets You Easily Convert Videos to GIFs
There are times in our daily life when we come across an epic GIF opportunity, especially when watching TV shows. However, we tend to give up on making a GIF out of it as the process is usually complicated, time-consuming, and the results are often not as appealing as expected. Full stack developer Jonny Thaw probably had too many of these situations, which is when he saw the need for an application that could make the process of GIF creation much easier ,and developed Stacc.
Jul. 14, 2019
HiddenMe Lets You Hide Desktop Icons on Your Mac with Just a Click
You know what blows? Having a cluttered desktop that constantly makes you feel like you’re drowning in a sea, nay, an ocean of files, and also makes your coworkers judge you for your lack of organisation and just general file-system cleanliness. Now I know, macOS Mojave brings Desktop Stacks to solve exactly this problem, and while I personally use Desktop Stacks to act as my saviour on my MacBook Pro, it’s a whole different ball game when you’re sharing your screen, or giving a presentation, because one click on a big stack of screenshots, and there goes your desktop.
Jul. 14, 2019
Hyderabad Airport is India’s First Airport to Use Facial Recognition for Passengers
Facial recognition is a feature that has a lot of positive potentials if implemented in an efficient way and it appears like the Indian government has finally realised that. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad has now become the first airport in India to equip a sophisticated facial recognition facility. With this new technology, passengers will hopefully be able to get rid of the last-minute panic attack of looking for boarding passes and identity cards before leaving from their home.
Jul. 14, 2019
This Website Lets You Find and Use Royalty-Free Music
With increasing emphasis on copyright rules and regulations, finding a free-to-use audio track for using as a background tune can turn out to be a quite tiresome task. It involves doing a lot of manual searches and listening to fix that one song that would suit the theme of the video. To make this process easier, there exists a website named BentenSound which acts as a one-stop destination for music.
Jul. 14, 2019
Slidepad Brings iPad Style Multitasking Experience to the Mac
Slidepad is a macOS application that allows you to breezily switch between your favorite apps. The app’s sidebar is inspired by popular apps like Franz and Station and has implemented the sidebar concept in their own way. The application brings in a slide over window which can be accessed by hovering the mouse pointer to either left side or right side of the screen. Here’s an example of how the app works on watching a quick YouTube video.
Jul. 14, 2019
Here’s How to Transfer Money from Your Phone without Internet
Consider a situation where you’re stuck in a place with almost no internet connectivity and you’ve got a high priority banking transaction to make. Be it booking tickets for your favourite movie, paying electricity bills to avoid disconnection, or even helping out a friend in need, lack of a proper internet connection can be really frustrating. To overcome this, NUUP (National Unified USSD Platform) has developed a method in partnership with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that will allow you to perform transactions on the go without the need for a stable internet connection by dialling a particular USSD code.
Jul. 14, 2019
LYRA is a Hand-Held Gaming Console Powered by Raspberry Pi
Have you ever wanted a portable and minimalistic PC which is capable of playing a lot of games? Meet Lyra — a handheld gaming console running on Rasberry Pi CM3L developed by Creoqode, which functions both as a gaming console and a personal computer. Lyra comes with a 5-inch TFT LCD display with a 800×480 resolution. Under the hood, it packs a Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit processor. There will be 1GB of LPDDR2 SDRAM coupled with 16GB microSD card which is further expandable up to 512GB.
Jul. 13, 2019
Amazon Working on Echo Speaker with High Quality Audio to Rival Sonos, HomePod
Amazon’s line of Echo speakers so far is full of options for almost every use-case you could think of. However, if there is one group of people the company’s in-house Alexa powered smart speakers don’t cater to, it’s audiophiles and people who want high-quality audio and high-end speakers for their home. For that, people have so far turned to offerings from companies like Sonos. However, a new report from Bloomberg claims that Amazon is working on a high-end Echo speaker too, and according to people familiar with the product, the e-commerce giant is planning on releasing the new Echo speaker next year.
Jul. 13, 2019
Facebook Reaches $5 Billion Settlement With US Govt For Privacy Violations
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reportedly agreed to a $5 billion settlement with Facebook to end its probe into the latter’scontroversial privacy practices. According to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the 5-member FTC panel voted 3-2 to approve the deal, which now awaits the green signal from the US Justice Department. It is still unclear, however, as to what restrictions, if any, will be imposed on the social media giant as per the settlement.
Jul. 13, 2019
Japanese Crypto Exchange Bitpoint Hacked for $32 Million Worth of Cryptocurrency
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, Bitpoint, has reportedly lost crypto assets worth $32 million after being hacked by unknown malicious actors. According toBloomberg, the majority of the lost money belonged to customers, while the rest belonged to the exchange. In the aftermath of the hack, the company halted all transactions, including trading, deposit and withdrawal of all assets. It’s not immediately clear as to which types of assets were stolen by the hackers, but the Bloomberg report states that Ripple was one of the affected tokens, although, it was apparently far from the only one.
Jul. 13, 2019
Mozilla Firefox to Block Social Media Tracking by Default
Mozilla Firefox and its various forks – official or otherwise – have been the go-to web-browsers for privacy conscious netizens for the better part of two decades, and thatcontinues to remain the caseeven amidst the public outcry about the organization’s plans to introduce advertising to earn more revenues. The non-profit organization is now working on adding a new dedicated social tracking protection component to the browser’sexisting tracker protectionsystem to better protect users from persistent tracking by social media sites.
Jul. 13, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to Go on Sale in South Korea from August 23
Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ at its Galaxy Unpacked event in New York on August 7, and now, according to a report from Yonhap News Agency, the company will begin selling the Galaxy Note 10 from August 23 in South Korea — its home market. The report cites sources from the local carriers in South Korea, and also claims that the company will only offer the 5G variants of its Note 10 and Note 10+ smartphones in the country considering the fact that South Korea’s 5G adoption rate will result in 3-4 million active 5G connections in the country by the end of this year.
Jul. 13, 2019
Samsung Working on Augmented Reality Glasses with ARM Processor
A new patent application filed by Samsung with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggests that the company is developing AR glasses of its own. Believed to have been spotted first by Patently Mobile, the device looks more like a standard pair of glasses, if only a bit on the bulkier side, rather than full-blown wraparound headsets like theMicrosoft HoloLensand Magic Leap One. Published by the USPTO on July 11, the official documents suggest that the device will have hinges on its two sides to fold it up just like regular glasses.
Jul. 13, 2019
Sony’s New USB-C Hub Promises Fastest Data Transfer and Charging Speeds
Sony has launched a new USB-C hub called the MRW-S3 and it comes rocking plenty of ports and specsheet numbers that are apparently the best in the market right now. The MRW comes boasting things like 100W USB-C power delivery charging for super fast USB PD charging, and a UHS-II SD card reader slot, which is something most UBS-C hubs don’t offer as of now. Apart from that, the MRW-S3 comes with a plethora of ports for all your connectivity needs including HDMI, USB-C, USB-A, and more.
Jul. 13, 2019
Spotify Gets Support for Google Assistant in India
Earlier this year, Spotify finally made its foray into the Indian music streaming market, competing against the likes of Amazon Music, Apple Music, and indigenous services like JioSaavn, Gaana, and others, and while the song selection in Spotify India is in troubled waters ever since, the service is definitely one of the more popular ones out there. Now, in an attempt to make it even more easy to use Spotify on the go and at home, the company has brought Google Assistant integration to the app in India as well.
Jul. 13, 2019
Xiaomi Opens R&D Center in Finland; to Focus on Camera Tech
Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics major, Xiaomi may have started its journey off with China and India, but the company has been steadily trying to increase its grip-hold in the European market as well. Well, trying to increase its presence in the European market, Xiaomi has now opened an R&D center in Finland, and is claiming that the Finland research and development center will focus majorly on camera technology. According to reports from IANS, the Chinese giant also formed two new companies in Finland, Xiaomi Finland Oy and Xiaomi Technology Finland Oy.
Jul. 12, 2019
YouTube is Adding More Ways for Creators to Make Money
For a long time, the major source of revenue for both YouTube and the creators on the platform have been advertising deals. However, it looks like the video sharing platform is trying to rely less on advertising revenue by adding more ways for creators to make money on YouTube. For starters, the merchandising option that YouTube unveiled last year is already being used by a number of content creators on the platform, and now the company has expanded its list of merchandising partners.
Jul. 12, 2019
10 Best Free Texting Apps for Android and iOS
While the world has moved to instant messaging apps likeWhatsAppandMessenger, there is still a demand for standard SMS. Say, if you are using a smartphone but your parents are still chugging along with a feature phone, then SMS becomes the only to connect with them apart from calls. In such cases, you need a free texting app which can provide you a reliable service with instant delivery of text messages. For this article, I have gone through a multitude of apps and found the 10 best apps and websites to send free text messages worldwide.
Jul. 12, 2019
Apple Reportedly Spending $15 Million Per Episode on Original Content for Apple TV+
Competition among video-streaming services is expected to reach a crescendo with thelaunch of Apple TV+,Disney+and HBO Max in the coming months. In expectation of the impending launch, incumbents, such as Amazon and Netflix, are reportedly spending the big bucks on original content, bigger stars and more ostentatious production. According to a recent report fromThe Wall Street Journal, most of the newer original shows are spending anywhere between $8 million and $15 million per episode, which is significantly higher than the $4.
Jul. 12, 2019
Deal: Action RPG Torchlight is Free on the Epic Store Right Now
If you’re a fan of role-playing games, this is a deal you shouldn’t miss out on. The hack and slash action role-playing game that usually goes for $5.99 is currently free on the Epic Games Store. In Torchlight you’ll find yourself fighting legions of twisted creatures that are coming up from the caves below. To successfully fight and survive in this world, you will get to choose from among three powerful heroes that you can lead against the evil creatures, explore the world, and loot treasure.
Jul. 12, 2019
Dunzo Challenges Uber and Ola with Introduction of Bike Rides in Noida
Dunzo, the fledgling delivery app, allows users to run any kind of errands around the city including but not limited to grocery, healthcare, food delivery, and more. However, it has now decided to expand its service and is testing a ‘bike rides’ feature in Noida to take on popular ride-hailing giants like Uber and Ola who already offer this service in the region. Dunzo is steadily growing its reach in the NCR region, offering more users the option to stay lazy and order stuff without having to leave the house.
Jul. 12, 2019
Google Maps Adds Over 45,000 Public Toilets Across India for ‘Loo Review’ Campaign
The official data, mentioned during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech earlier this month, reportedly showed that the‘toilet locator’feature on the app has witnessed monumental growth. Notably though, while the 45,000 aforementioned toilets cover 1,700 cities in India, the Center has not yet shared the data of the rural toilets shown on the app. The Loo Review campaign allows all citizens to locate public toilets in their cities on Google Maps, Google Search and Google Assistant and, also provide feedback on the same.
Jul. 12, 2019
Honor Likely to Announce Its First-ever Smart TV on July 15 in China
Honor 9X and 9X Pro arescheduled to launchin China later this month, but it seems like the Chinese giant is ready to show off something a lot more exciting next week. Honor is teasing the launch of a new category product on July 15 and we’re expecting it to be the Honor smart TV. Yes, another Chinese brand is looking to penetrate the smart TV market after Xiaomi’s rampant success.
Jul. 12, 2019
Huawei Confirms EMUI 10 Is Coming Next Month
Huawei’s custom Android skin, EMUI is currently on version 9.1, and is based on Android 9 Pie. However, the Chinese giant is apparently ready to show off the next major update to EMUI — EMUI 10 is all set to be revealed next month during the Huawei Developer Conference keynote on August 9. The information comes from Huawei’s official website which has posted the schedule for the conference. Among the many things that the website mentions, there is a slot from 3:20PM to 4PM that reads “Linking the future of the world – Huawei EMUI10.
Jul. 12, 2019
Huawei’s First 5G Smartphone ‘Mate 20 X 5G’ is Now Official
In terms of specs, the the device is fairly similar to theoriginal Mate 20 X, including the 7.2-inch AMOLED screen, the triple rear-cameras (40MP wide-angle + 20MP ultra-wide-angle + 8MP telephoto) and the 24MP selfie camera. While it is also powered by the Kirin 980 SoC, it swaps out the stock Mate 20 X’s 4G modem with the Balong 5000 for 5G connectivity. Other notable changes include up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage instead of the regular Mate 20 X’s 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
Jul. 12, 2019
Human Workers Listen to Your Google Assistant Conversations, and Google Thinks It’s Okay
I don’t think it would come as a surprise to anyone that Google uses audio recordings of the things we say to the Google Assistant on our phones and Google’s smart speakers. After all, data collection is one of the many ways that Google not only earns money, but also trains its AI, making its services better over time to get us to use them even more and give Google more data.
Jul. 12, 2019
iPhone X, XS Prices May Drop Soon in India; Here’s Why
Theexorbitant pricesof Apple’s top-end iPhones may reduce somewhat in the coming days with India-made iPhone X and iPhone XS units slated to hit store shelves next month. According to Reuters, iPhone X and XS devices are being assembled by Foxconn at its facility in Tamil Nadu, which would help Apple save on import duties levied by the Indian government. While Apple’s plans to start assembling premium iPhone models in India has been widely reported, the latest development is yet to be confirmed by either Apple or Foxconn.
Jul. 12, 2019
Tinder CEO Says He’s Not Worried About Competition from Facebook
During its F8 developer conference in May this year, Facebook announced its new dating feature that would let users connect with their secret crushes on the social network. That sounds like something Facebook could be incredibly great at, considering the sheer amount of data it already has on users, and also the fact that your secret crushes are most likely already on Facebook even though they might not be on otherdating apps.
Jul. 12, 2019
Twitter to Start Testing a New ‘Hide Replies’ Feature Next Week
Social networking site Twitter has announced that it will finally begin testing its new ‘Hide Replies’ feature next week. The company has been talking about the feature since early this year, and it’ll finally be rolling it out to users in Canada. The new feature aims to give users more control over the conversations they start on the platform. So now, when a user tweets about something, they’ll be able to select comments that they don’t want to be visible on their tweet, and hide them away.
Jul. 12, 2019
Windows 10 Home vs Windows 10 Pro: Which One Should You Choose
If you have landed on this article, you are most probably gearing up to upgrade your PC to the latest iteration of Windows. But just like many Microsoft Windows users, you also can’t decide whether to embrace Windows 10 Home or go for the full-on Windows 10 Pro. Let’s put the bigger picture out of the way; while Home edition is designed for everyday normal user, the Pro edition is primed for professionals who want better control and use their Windows devices more efficiently.
Jul. 12, 2019
Xiaomi Teases the Launch of its Mi A3 Android One Smartphone
A day after a massive leak seemingly revealed several key pieces of information about the Mi A3, Xiaomi has released its first official teaser about its next-gen Android One device. The company earlier today posted the above image on itsofficial forumsas well as its social media accounts with a couple of lines of text that all but announced the impending launch of the smartphone. “Come on, hands up now if you are a big fan of our Mi A series!
Jul. 12, 2019
You Can Now Register for the Minecraft Earth Closed Beta
In order to mark its tenth anniversary earlier this year in May, Minecraft developer Microsoft announced a new AR version of the game for Android and iOS smartphones that will allow users to turn their real world into a Minecraft playing field thanks to augmented reality. Since then, the company has only said that it will launch a closed beta sometime in the summer, and if you were one of the (presumably) hundreds of thousands of people waiting to get your Minecraft fix in the real world, you’ll be glad to know that registrations for the Minecraft Earth closed beta are now live.
Jul. 12, 2019
You Need to Delete These 16 Apps From Your Android Phone Right Now
Researchers from cyber-security firm, Check Point,recently discovereda new mobile malware called‘Agent Smith’that they claim has infected around 25 million devices, largely in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Several popular apps on the Play Store were apparently infected with the malware, but Google is believed to have removed all of them before they could cause any more damage. The following apps were reportedly infected with‘Agent Smith’, so in case you have any of them on your device, you need to uninstall them ASAP:
Jul. 12, 2019
Amazon Prime Available at 50% Discount to 18 to 24 Year Olds in India
That said, the offer can only be availed through the Amazon app, and interested users will have to submit their KYC documents for age verification. If you’re interested in availing this ridiculously good offer, simply download the Amazon Shopping app from the Play Store (Free) or the App Store (Free), join the 1 year Prime membership plan, submit your KYC documents to Amazon, and you’ll getRs. 500 cashback in Amazon Pay.
Jul. 11, 2019
5 Things That Make LG W30 a Unique Smartphone
The budget smartphone segment in India is quite competitive. However, LG has now charted a plan for its triumphant return with the new “W” series of smartphones. The Korean giant launched three smartphones, including LG W10, LG W30, and W30 Pro earlier last month to much fanfare, with the former two on sale already. The LG W30 is the newest contender in the affordable sub-Rs 10,000 price segment and packs a myriad of features that can help it stand out from its arch-rivals.
Jul. 11, 2019
After Google+, Google is Working on Another Social Network
Google might not have succeeded in building a successful social networking platform inspite of several attempts, but that isn’t apparently stopping the company from giving it one more shot anyway. Believed to have been first reported byAndroid Police, the search giant’s experimental‘Area 120’team has nowlauncheda new hyper-local news service calledShoelacethat also doubles up as a social network of sorts. Described by Google as an app that“helps connect people with shared interests through in-person activities”, Shoelace is available only as a mobile app on Android (v.
Jul. 11, 2019
Android Malware ‘Agent Smith’ Reportedly Infected 25Mn Devices in India
As per the report, the malware uses its broad access to the device’s resources to show fraudulent ads in an approach that’s eerily similar to earlier campaigns, such as Gooligan, HummingBad and CopyCat. However, the actors behind Agent Smith are reportedly exploiting new Android vulnerabilities, such as Janus, Bundle and Man-in-the-Disk,“to achieve a 3-stage infection chain, in order to build a botnet of controlled devices to earn profit for the perpetrator”.
Jul. 11, 2019
Xiaomi to Launch Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones in India on July 15
After announcing that it will be launching the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro in India on July 17, Chinese smartphone and consumer electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has today announced that it will be launching a new pair of headphones in India on July 15. The announcement has been made on Twitter by the company’s official Indian handle, with the hashtag “#BreakTheWire” and “#MiSuperbassWirelessHeadphones” along with an image of the headphones; clearly Xiaomi isn’t trying to hide anything other than the price at this point.
Jul. 11, 2019
Apple Begins Exporting India-made iPhones to European Markets
Apple has reportedly started shipping India-made iPhone devices to some European markets in a move that’s expected to give a major boost to the government’s much-hyped‘Make in India’initiative. According to‘senior industry executives’quoted by The Economic Times, around 70-80 percent of capacity at the Bengaluru factory of Apple’s manufacturing partner, Wistron, is being used for Europe-bound iPhones. The overall numbers, however, are still fairly small, with Neil Shah, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, reportedly telling the publication that less than 100,000 units of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 are being exported per month.
Jul. 11, 2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Review: For the Perfect Mix of Gaming, Portability, and Style
Design and Build There’s the ROG logo on the lid which lights up in red and looks kinda nice on the brushed metal finish. Inside, the display is surrounded by thin bezels, giving the laptop a modern look, with the exception of the giant bottom bezel which holds the subtly done “ROG Zephyrus” branding, and a large sticker showing off the credentials and specifications of the display, which I hate. I dislike stickers on laptops as a general rule, and this one looks ugly too; but I guess you could remove it if you wanted to.
Jul. 11, 2019
AT&T Becomes the First Major Carrier to Block Spam Calls by Default
I think we’ll all agree that spam calls and robocalls are just the worst. They are annoying, they are spammy by definition, and in some cases, they are scams. Well, one of the biggest US carriers, AT&T apparently agrees, and it has now announced that it will enable spam call blocking by default for all its customers. The decision comes after the US FCC decided to allow phone carriers to block suspicious calls by default in order to combat the rising tide of spam calls and robocalls.
Jul. 11, 2019
DuckDuckGo Registered a Record 43.2 Million Searches on July 8
Privacy-focused search engine, DuckDuckGo, reportedly hit a record high of43.2 million querieson Monday, July 8, as it continues to gain ground on the likes of Google, Bing and Yahoo. According to unaudited data from the company, the up-and-coming search engine ended June with an average of 39.1 million searchers per day, its best month in history, as it sees a steady rise in traffic following concerns over Google’s privacy practices.
Jul. 11, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Official Images Leaked
Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy Note 10 is going to belaunched on August 7, which is not too far away, and as we approach the launch, leaks surrounding the new phones are increasing. Well, after leaked screen covers,headphone jack rumors, and a lot of leaks surrounding the punch-hole on the Note 10, we now have the official images of the Galaxy Note 10 showing the phone off in all its glory (and two colors!
Jul. 11, 2019
Google Maps Now Shows Discounts from Nearby Restaurants
Google has today announced that it’s starting to show users discounts and offers from nearby restaurants inside the Maps app in India. The addition is one of three new features that Google is rolling out to Google Maps in the country. The three new features in Maps are aimed at making it easier for users to find places to go to, book their tables, and check out offers and discounts. With the new update, users in India will see a new ‘Offers’ tab in the ‘Explore’ section inside Google Maps which will house discounts and offers from nearby restaurants.
Jul. 11, 2019
Google Stadia will Only Support 4 Phones at Launch
Even though that should imply users with Android phones will be able to play Google Stadia games on their phones, according to the officialStadia FAQ page, the number of phones that will support the service at launch are just 4. The FAQ page mentions that at the time of launch, Stadia will be supported on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3a devices. That’s thePixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel 3a, and Pixel 3a XL.
Jul. 11, 2019
Google Translate’s Real-time Camera Translation Feature Now Supports Hindi
The Google Translate app on Android has received a major update, bringing a whole host of new features, including support for dozens of new languages, a revamped UI, auto language detection and a whole host of bug fixes. First off, the app’s instant camera translation feature has added support for 60 additional languages, including Arabic, Hindi, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese and more, taking the total number of supported languages to 88.
Jul. 11, 2019
India’s Heavy Rocket ‘Bahubali’ Gearing up for Moon
India’s heavy lift rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle – Mark III (GSLV Mk III), nicknamed as ‘Bahubali’, and its passenger Chandrayaan-2 were being readied up for their historic flight to the Moon on July 15, said space agency officials. “Preparations are going at a hectic pace at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota for the July 15 early morning launch at 2.51 a.m. Everything is progressing normally”, said an official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Jul. 11, 2019
Is Samsung Trying to Trick Users into Installing Sponsored Apps?
As far as brand trust goes, Samsung is probably higher up in the list than a lot of popular Android OEMs are. However, it looks as though the South Korean giant is trying its hand out at doing things I personally wouldn’t have expected from them — tricking users into installing apps that they probably don’t want on their phones. The problem is inside the Galaxy Store, which I usually never open, but I happened to go to today in order to install an app on my Galaxy Watch Active.
Jul. 11, 2019
Latest Microsoft Edge Canary Build Brings IE Mode, Better Reading Mode and More
The latest update to Edge Canary has reportedly added a‘Text Preference’option within the Reader View to change font sizes and background themes on both Windows and Mac. Believed to have been first spotted by Redditor,u/Leopeva64-2, the option adds an always-visible button just below the address bar and, can be enabled by a new flag:edge://flags/#edge-reading-view-text-preference The development comes just a day after Google enacted a similar change in its Chrome web browser, but it isn’t immediately clear as to whether the events are correlated or not.
Jul. 11, 2019
Mozilla Working on Picture-in-Picture Mode in Firefox 69 Beta and Developer Edition
Mozilla has been working on implementing Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for web videos in its Firefox Nightly Builds, and the feature is now available on the browser’s Beta and Developer Edition release channels. Still in its experimental stages, the feature isbeing testedby developers, who are said to be still“hammering out keyboard accessibility, as well as some issues on how the video is displayed at extreme window sizes”. In case you don’t know already, Picture-in-Picture mode allows users to view a video as a pop-out window that’s always on top and, can be moved or resized as needed.
Jul. 11, 2019
New WhatsApp Feature to Bring Quick Media Editing Soon
While we still await the arrival of the much-anticipated dark theme on WhatsApp, the messaging giant is working on a number of other new features. One such feature is a “quick edit media” option that will allow you to make minor edits to media files before forwarding it to other contacts. As spotted by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently working on this new feature to help users save time and storage. They will be able to quickly make minor modifications to media files and forward them in private or group chats in no time.
Jul. 11, 2019
Play Tennis in Your Browser with Google’s Fun New Easter Egg
Google has a habit ofputting easter eggsfor almost everything. The Mountain View giant put anAvengers easter eggwhich gave you the Infinity Gauntlet and the power to bring balance to the search results on Google, it had an easter egg for celebrating the4th of July, it has an easter egg for the ICC Cricket World Cup where you canplay doodle cricket, score runs and get Google Pay (Tez) rewards, and now, it has brought something for all the tennis fans out there.
Jul. 11, 2019
Windows 10 Is Testing Password Free Sign-ins
Do you hate passwords, or remembering them? Microsoft does too. In fact, it looks like the Redmond giant hates passwords so much, it has put a new toggle in Windows 10 Insider Preview settings that lets you completely disable password for signing in to user accounts. The update is currently only available to Fast ring Insiders, and even then to only a subset of those users, but according to the official Windows Blog’s post about the latest update (18396), users who are currently unable to see the new setting should check back in a around a week.
Jul. 11, 2019
Android Q Beta 5 Brings Redesigned Password Autofill Dialog Box
Android brought an autofill service with Android 8.0 Oreo, and while it works really well, Google is now trying to make it look better too. In the latest Android Q beta, the autofill dialog box that pops up has a new, more clean look that’s more in line with Google’s recent app redesigns. Plus, reports suggest that there are slight performance improvements in tow as well. With Android Q beta 5, third party password managers like Lastpass will now show up in a redesigned box with rounded corners, instead of the sharp-cornered square boxes that we’ve been seeing so far.
Jul. 10, 2019
12 Best Keyboard Apps for Android You Should Use
Before we discuss our list of the best keyboard apps for Android, let us first take a look at a few reasons that make us look for third-party keyboard apps. As we said, almost every Android manufacturer ships its devices with a custom-made keyboard app. It’s one in Samsung and something entirely different on HTC phones. The only exception is when you have a Pixel or a device running on stock Android.
Jul. 10, 2019
Apple Lowers MacBook Air, MacBook Pro Prices For College Students
In addition, the entry-level MacBook Pro has also been updated with Intel’s 8th-generation Core processors, a built-in Touch Bar (with Touch ID support), a True Tone Retina display and the Apple T2 Security Chip. It is priced at Rs. 119,900 for general buyers, but is available atRs. 111,264 for college students. According to Apple:“With their sleek, portable designs, Retina displays, great everyday performance, all-day battery life and running macOS, Mac notebooks have never been more popular in higher education.
Jul. 10, 2019
How to Install Windows Essentials and Their Alternatives on Windows 10
Install Windows Essentials on Windows 10 PC Before we get to our tutorial, let us first learn a little about Windows essentials and discuss some of the reasons as to why Microsoft deprecated the beloved suit of applications. Windows Essentials was released in 2006 with the launch of Windows XP. Windows Essentials became quite popular becauseit had the most fun and exciting apps Microsoft was developing at that time. For example, there was Live Messenger for instant messaging; Photo Gallery for viewing and sharing photos; Mail for email communication; the hugely popular Movie Maker for creating some great movies; Live Writer for blogging and OneDrive for uploading files to the cloud.
Jul. 10, 2019
How to Send Instagram DM Online on Dekstop
Instagram DM offers a pretty good way to stay in touch with friends and followers. While I’ve always loved using Instagram’s Direct Messaging, I’ve wanted it on the web as well for long. And I guess, I’m not the only Instagrammer who is asking for a native option to send Instagram DM online on Windows or macOS desktop machines. If you are also in the same boat and want to communicate with your Instagram buddies while using Mac or PC, this guide is for you.
Jul. 10, 2019
India’s First Real Electric SUV ‘Hyundai Kona’ Launched for Rs 25 lakh
Hyundai Motors on Tuesday launched theKona Electric SUVin India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 25.30 lakh. Marketed as‘India’s first real electric SUV’, the vehicle is being sold in India as a CBU (completely built unit) import, which is why the pricing is so much higher than in the rest of the world. It will be sold through 15 select dealerships in 11 cities around the country with necessary EV infrastructure and support.
Jul. 10, 2019
LG’s New ThinQ TV Lineup for India Brings Alexa and AirPlay 2 Support
LG is expanding its television portfolio in India with the launch of its new AI (artificial intelligence) backed ThinQ lineup,including a variety of Smart, LED, UHD, NanoCell, and OLED AI ThinQ models. The company had earlier added Google Assistant support to its smart TVs and is now introducing Amazon Alexa and Apple AirPlay 2 capabilities into the mix. While OLED TVs have been around for quite some time now, LG is now looking to offer higher-quality crisp results with more vivid color reproduction with its new Nanocell TV range.
Jul. 10, 2019
Mi TV 4A Devices Will be Updated to Android 9 Pie, Confirms Xiaomi
Xiaomi has officially confirmed that it will roll out Android 9 Pie to itsMi TV 4A lineupthat were originally launched with Android Marshmallow-based ROMs. Announcing the public closed beta program for the Android Pie update, the company said that the software will be rolled out to the32-inch and 43-inch modelsof Mi TV 4A that were launched in the country last year. In a forum post on Monday, Xiaomi also claimed that it will be the first brand in the country to roll out Android Pie-based updates to its smart TV lineup.
Jul. 10, 2019
Micromax Launches New Android TVs in India
Indigenous consumer electronics company, Micromax, has launched a new series of Google-certified Android TV models in India. Therange starts at Rs. 13,999for the base 32-inch model and will be available for purchase through Flipkart from Thursday, July 11. Alongside the 32-inch model, the company also launched 40-inch and 43-inch models with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The TVs are powered by MediaTek processors and, come with up to 2.5GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM.
Jul. 10, 2019
YouTube Available on Fire TV; Prime Video Adds Chromecast, Android TV Support
Google and Amazon promised to end their long-running feud earlier this year, announcing that the YouTube app would return to Fire TV sticks and Prime Video will gain Chromecast support. Well, that day is finally here and you now enjoy the perks of YouTube on Fire TV sticks, along with the ability to screencast your favorite from within the Prime Video app. As per theofficial blog post, the official YouTube app is making a return to select Fire TV devices around the globe.
Jul. 10, 2019
Nintendo Switch Lite Console Goes Official for $199
All those who have been eagerly waiting for a smaller Nintendo Switch to make a debut, stalking the Internet for the latest scoop on the same. Well, the rumors have now finally come true and Nintendo has today announced a smaller hand-held version of its popular Nintendo Switch gaming console. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZOPC6J4fAA The Nintendo Switch Lite differs greatly from the original Switch as it’s designed only for on-the-move hand-held play. This means it’s smaller and lighter than the original Switch, weighing in at just 277 grams as compared to the 399-gram Switch.
Jul. 10, 2019
Nintendo’s New Puzzle Game ‘Dr Mario World’ Launches on Android, iOS
Originally scheduled to launch July 10 on Android and iOS, Nintendo’s new puzzle game,Dr. Mario World, launched a day early on both platforms after being opened up for pre-registrations last month. Based on the classic Nintendo title created in 1990 for the NES and Game Boy,Dr. Mario Worldis a matching puzzle game where the player, playing as a doctor, needs to cure ‘viruses’ by matching pill colors. According to the game’s listing page on Google Play, players will have to match capsules with viruses, either horizontally or vertically, to make them disappear.
Jul. 10, 2019
Nokia 5.2 With 48MP Camera, Snapdragon 660 SoC Leaked
Several leaked images on Chinese social media suggest that HMD Global is working on a new Nokia-branded mid-range smartphone with a triple-camera setup on the the rear and a teardrop notch up front. Believed to be codenamed‘Daredevil’, the device will reportedly be marketedas Nokia 5.2, although, as one can expect, there’s no official confirmation about that at this stage. As can be seen in the leaked images, the triple-cam module will have a circular housing and will be accompanied by a flash.
Jul. 10, 2019
Nokia 9 Pureview With Five Cameras Quietly Launched in India
After multiple delays, HMD Global finallystarted teasingthe arrival of its penta-camera Nokia 9 Pureview smartphone in India on Twitter last week. This made everyone much excited to try out the fascinating camera setup, sometime towards the end of July or in early August. However, the company has jumped the gun and quietly launched Nokia 9 Pureview in India today at a price tag of Rs 49,999. The Nokia 9 Pureview has been made official for India by HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas, who took to Twitter to announce the availability.
Jul. 10, 2019
Possible Realme 3i Geekbench Listing Reveals MediaTek Helio P60, 4GB RAM
A new entry-level smartphone from Realme, the Realme 3i, is all set to be launched in India soon, and reports suggest that it will be announced at the Realme X launch event on July 15. WhileFlipkart has already confirmedthe name of the device, the specs, pricing and availability details are still officially under wraps. Now, however, an unannounced Realme device with entry-level hardware has popped up on Geekbench, raising speculations that it might be the aforementioned smartphone.
Jul. 10, 2019
Wear OS May Get Another Shot at Revival With New Snapdragon 2700 Wear Chipsets
While the popularity of theApple Watchand other affordable fitness bands has steadily beenon the riseover the past year, your Wear OS smartwatches have completely been wiped off the map. Google has been trying hard to save its smartwatch platform but in vain, with aging hardware concerns at the top of the list. Well, Wear OS could soon be getting a major boost with more powerful and energy efficient Snapdragon Wear chips launching soon.
Jul. 10, 2019
Monaco Becomes First European Country With Full 5G Coverage
Monaco Telecom has officially unveiled its 5G mobile phone network, making the sovereign city-state the first European country to be fully covered by 5G. Built by Chinese tech giant, Huawei, the next-gen technology is expected to hasten the adoption of IoT devices, thanks to its higher speeds and lower latency. Announcing the launch of its 5G service, Monaco Telecom’s owner, Xavier Niel, claimed that the network reached a peak download speed of 1.
Jul. 9, 2019
Android Q will Come with a New Assistant Animations
Google is currently beta testing Android Q with developers and users that have compatible test devices and the upcoming flavor of Android definitely looks impressive with a bunch of really cool features, and even asystem-wide native dark mode(finally!). Now, in Android Q beta 5, there’s reportedly a new animation for when a user launches the Google Assistant. Spotted by redditor u/Charizarlslie whoshared itin the r/android_beta subreddit, the new animation looks clean and honestly kind of attractive.
Jul. 9, 2019
Apple Relaunches Classic iOS Game ‘Texas Hold’em’ on the App Store
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its App Store, Apple has revived the classic iOS card game,‘Texas Hold’em’, thirteen years after it was originally launched on the iPod.Texas Hold’em v2.0brings new characters, more challenging gameplay, enhanced graphics and, unlike the original version, is also free-to-play. According to the game’sofficial App Store listing, it has been“re-designed, re-rendered and re-built to use high-resolution graphics”for better visuals. Texas Hold’em lets gamers play against up to twenty-four realistic opponents, but it also has a multiplayer mode that allows players to pit their skills against up to eight of their friends over Wi-Fi.
Jul. 9, 2019
Asus Expands its ROG Lineup in India With Six New Gaming Laptops
Asus is betting big on India and its growing obsession with gaming, especially since the launch of battle royale phenomenon PUBG. The Taiwanese tech giant today expands its ROG lineup with the launch of six new gaming laptops, sporting the latest 9th-gen Intel processor, RTX graphics cards and up to 240Hz screens. ROG Strix G531/G731 Starting off with the entry-level segment, the Asus ROG Strix G531 offers users up to a 120Hz display – with 3ms response time, smaller bezels, and an 81.
Jul. 9, 2019
Entry-level Realme 3i May Launch Alongside Realme X on July 15
A day after Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth,hintedthat the company may launch more products alongside the Realme X on July 15, Flipkart has published adedicated micrositefor a hitherto unannounced device called theRealme 3i, raising speculations that it might also be launched next week. While there’s no official word on the Realme 3i just yet, a report byNDTV Gadgetsseems to suggest that it will be a cheaper version of the Realme 3 that was launched earlier this year.
Jul. 9, 2019
Google Stadia Games Will Remain Available to Buyers Even When Withdrawn by Publishers
Google last monthrevealedthe pricing and launch date for its‘Stadia’game-streaming service that wasofficially unveiledat its I/O developer conference in May. Now, the company has updated the FAQ page for the service, revealing some more info about it, including a couple of interesting details that immediately stand out. According to Google, once a gamer buys a title on Stadia, it will continue to remain available for them even if it’s withdrawn from the platform for new buyers.
Jul. 9, 2019
How to Create a Full Windows 10 Backup
Windows 10is a great operating system with advanced security features and lots of safeguards. However, we can’t rule out the possibility of a system failure with any electronic device. There can be hardware orsoftware issueswhich may cripple the system completely. In such cases, taking a backup is highly recommended and it becomes more so given that Windows has been prone to system failures and BSOD errors in the past. Whileresetting Windows 10can solve some of these problems, in most cases, you will stand to lose your data.
Jul. 9, 2019
Instagram will Use AI to Stop Users from Posting Hateful Comments
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, and like any popular social media platform, the company is struggling with bad actors making the platform a hateful place with hate comments, bullying and what not. Now, in an attempt to curb bullying on on Instagram, the company is trying out a new AI-powered feature. The new feature, which uses AI to detect potentially hateful comments, comments that may be classified as bullying, or comments that are similar to other comments that have been reported, is aimed at deterring bullying, especially among teens, wrote Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri in ablog post.
Jul. 9, 2019
Latest OnePlus 7 Pro Update Brings Camera Improvements, June Security Patch and More
The OnePlus 7 Pro is getting a new OTA update that the company says will bring a whole host of improvements across the board, as well as the June Android security patch. Calling it a‘yuuge’update, OnePlus claimed thatOxygenOS 9.5.9will bring improved touch sensitivity for greater performance, smoother visual effects and increased sound enhancement for OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones. The incoming software will optimize a number of features, including the haptic feedback for the keyboard, the sensitivity of automatic brightness, the auto-switch of display resolution, and the speed and accuracy of GPS when the screen is turned off.
Jul. 9, 2019
New Pixel 4 XL Render Reveals Triple Rear, Dual Front Cameras
Google is definitely gearing up to launch its flagship smartphones — the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, most likely in an October “Made by Google” event, and a new leak is now here to give us a better, more clear look at the phone. Famed leaksterOnLeakshas posted high-resolution renders of the Pixel 4 XL and it shows off the phone from all sides. Apart from that, the renders show that the Pixel 4 XL will ditch the notch, and will come in an 18:9 aspect ratio, similar to the Pixel 3 from last year, and will pack in two selfie shooters in the top-bezel — probably a wide-angle and an ultra-wide angle shooter.
Jul. 9, 2019
New Snapdragon 215 Brings Quick Charge, Dual Cameras to Low End Phones
Whilethe Snapdragon 855andSnapdragon 730chipsets are leading the charge in the flagship and mid-range segments respectively, Qualcomm is now looking to bolster its entry-level portfolio as well. The chipmaker has today announced the Snapdragon 215 mobile platform that brings a number of firsts to the entry-level segment. The Snapdragon 215 chipset comes as an upgrade over the Snapdragon 212, with the biggest change being that it packs a64-bit CPU. It’s still a quad-core processor that is equipped withfour ARM Cortex A-53 coresand the jump to a 64-bit architecture is going to enable it to deliver up to 50% improved performance than its predecessor.
Jul. 9, 2019
PUBG Banned in Jordan For Alleged ‘Negative Effects on Gamers’
Popular Battle Royale game, PUBG, is acult hit among gamers, but its popularity has also broughtunsolicited attentionfrom regulatory bodies, law-enforcement agencies and overzealous politicians from around the world. After being banned in Iraq, Nepal and the Indonesian province of Aceh, the game has now reportedly been outlawed in Jordan. It was also briefly banned in some jurisdictions in Gujarat beforegetting the green signalin most of those places. The reasoning for the ban in Jordon, apparently, is similar to the one cited by the governments of Iraq, Nepal and elsewhere.
Jul. 9, 2019
Sacred Games Season 2 Official Trailer Is Here; Releasing on August 15
Netflix’s original Indian TV show — Sacred Games — is back for another season on the streaming service, and while season 1 ended on a high, we’re sure season 2 will be even better; and now, we finally have a trailer for Sacred Games season 2, as well as a release date. The trailer for Sacred Games season 2 is full of things that you’d only expect to see in Sacred Games — bloodshed, bullets, murder, and a whole lot of cursing.
Jul. 9, 2019
Samsung’s New Galaxy Note 10 Teaser Shows off Its Productivity Features, DeX, and More
Samsung, the South Korean giant, is all geared up to launch its flagship — the Galaxy Note 10 — at its Galaxy Unpacked event in New York next month. Afterconfirming the August 7 launch datefor the phone a few weeks ago, the company is now starting to tease the upcoming smartphone. A short teaser video was posted by Samsung Indonesia on Twitter, highlighting some of the major productivity oriented features of the Galaxy Note 10.
Jul. 9, 2019
Sony Launches “World’s Smallest, Lightest Premium Compact Camera” in India
Sony has launched an upgrade to the RX0 compact camera. The RX0 II, according to the company’s claims, is the“world’s smallest, lightest premium compact camera.” The camera measures in at just 59mm x 40.5mm x 35mm, and weighs an almost negligible 132 grams. To put that in perspective, theJabra Elite 85hheadphones that I recently reviewed weigh 296 grams. Anyway, packed inside that teeny-tiny body are a ton of features, including a lot that you’d be hard pressed to find in some DSLRs.
Jul. 9, 2019
Spotify Lite Officially Launched With Useful Monthly Data Limit Feature
Spotify had beenbeta testinga lightweight version of its standard Android app, dubbed Spotify Lite, for quite some time and is nowofficially launchingin 36 countries today. It includes Latin America, Middle East, Africa, as well as India, where the music streaming service made its debut earlier this year. Though Internet connectivity in India has improved over the past couple of years, many popular app makers are making Lite apps to attract more users to its service.
Jul. 9, 2019
This is How Huawei’s HongMeng OS Differs from EMUI, Reveal Internal Testers
Huawei CEO has already discussed the company’s HongMeng OS to be alot fasterthan Android and even macOS. It’s expected to bring a 60% bump in performance and could launch at Huawei’s developer conference next month. The mobile OS is said to be in its final stages of development and we have today learned how it may differ from Huawei’s existing Android-based EMUI custom ROM. The company is known to have started internally testing its HongMeng OS with a small number of users.
Jul. 8, 2019
Zomato May Launch Home-cooked Meal Service to Rival ‘Swiggy Daily’
Following Swiggy’s decision to launch a home-style meal service via its‘Swiggy Daily’app, rival Zomato is also believed to be planning to launch its own offering in the new space sooner rather than later. In a cryptic tweet last week, Zomato urged people to eat‘ghar ka khana’, or home-cooked food, raising speculations that the company might soon launch a home-cooked meal service to cater to a larger user-base. According to IANS, the tweet by Zomato is an indication that it is set to launch a Swiggy-style home-cooked meal service.
Jul. 8, 2019
Apple is Our Role Model for Consumer Data Privacy: Huawei CEO
Chinese giant Huawei has gone through a lot in just the last few months, with aUS imposed bancausing multiple tech giants from cutting ties with the company, telecom operators declining orders for Huawei phones, and entire nations considering banning Huawei outright from their 5G rollout plans — all of this, because the US believes that Huawei is funded by the Chinese military and government and gives away consumer data to the Chinese government.
Jul. 8, 2019
Chrome OS Might Get USB Tethering Support for iPhones
A recent commit in the Chromium Gerrit seems to suggest that Chrome OS might soon get USB tethering support for iOS. Believed to have been spotted first byChrome Unboxed, a new Gerrit entry called‘Enable kernel support for iPhone tethering through USB’seemingly confirms that users will soon be able to tether their iPhones with their Chromebooks to share their mobile data connections. It is worth noting that iPhones can currently be tethered to Chromebooks, but only via Wi-Fi.
Jul. 8, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Could Ditch the 3.5mm Headphone Jack; but Feature an IR Blaster
We are exactly one month away from theGalaxy Note 10 launch, which is scheduled for August 7 in New York, but the rumor mill is churning out new information on the device without fail. Fresh leaks found their way to the Internet over the weekend and there’s a piece of good and bad news. And you’re not going to like it. Let’s talk about the good news first. Galaxy Note 10 will most likely feature the design that’s leaked online over the past few weeks.
Jul. 8, 2019
IBM Patents Smartwatch That Can Transform into a Fully Functional Tablet
While Samsung is struggling tofix its first-ever foldablesmartphone, the Galaxy Fold, to relaunch it for the masses, IBM is going ham with the whole foldables concept. The well-known tech giant seems to be jumping into foldables with high hopes and a passion that shows in their latest concept. IBM has apparentlypatented a smartwatchthat features a number of foldable screens, which can all unfold and turn the tiny gizmo on your wrist into a full-fledged phone and tablet PC.
Jul. 8, 2019
iOS 13, macOS Catalina May Let You Sign In to iCloud Using Face ID or Touch ID
Apple is currently running beta tests for its upcoming iOS 13, macOS Catalina, and iPadOS. The new operating systems will come with a number ofexciting features, many of whichhave been detailedover the past few weeks. As it turns out, Apple has also been testing a new way for users tosign into iCloud using Face ID and Touch IDon iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. Believed to have been first spotted by 9to5Mac, users visiting iCloud in Safari on devices running the latest betas of the aforementioned operating systems are greeted with a new pop-up asking if they’d like to sign-in using biometrics.
Jul. 8, 2019
Jabra Elite 85h Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones Review: Almost the Best
Active Noise Cancelling headphones can be pretty amazing, or pretty terrible, depending on how well they actually cancel noise in real-world situations, so when Jabra sent over their Elite 85h Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth headphones (Rs. 28,999) over to us, I tested them the way I would test any pair of ANC Bluetooth headphones — while travelling. I’ve used these headphones for a considerable amount of time over the last two weeks, and I’m pretty impressed with them, so why did I put “Almost the Best” in the title?
Jul. 8, 2019
Microsoft Warns Users of Windows 10 RASMAN Bug that Affects VPN Services
Rolling out updates can be a messy business, and Microsoft knows this more than anyone else. Recent Windows 10 updates have had a bunch of issues, and now Microsoft is warning Windows 10 users of yet another bug in Windows 10. If you’re one of the people who are affected by this bug, Microsoft has published a workaround that you can use until the company is able to push an update — users can make use of Group Policy settings or Registry Key (you can check out the workaround in detailhere).
Jul. 8, 2019
[Update: Alpha Sale Confirmed] Flipkart Teases Redmi K20 Launch; Rumors Hint at ‘Alpha Sale’ on July 12
Update: Xiaomi Global VP and India MD Manu Kumar Jain has confirmed with a tweet that the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will indeed be going on an Alpha Sale that will allow interested users to buy the phone before the actual availability. Registrations for the Alpha Sale will open on July 12 from 12PM onwards on bothFlipkartandMi.com. Original content follows below Flipkart has put up adedicated micrositefor the Redmi K20 series smartphones that are all set to launch in India next week.
Jul. 8, 2019
Realme C1 Gets Android Pie, June Android Security Patch in India
Almost a year after being launched with Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box, theRealme C1is finally receiving its much-awaited Android Pie stable update in India. The company had been testing beta builds of the software with select users over the past few weeks, and has just finished rolling out the stable Android Pie update to the Realme 2 Pro. According to PiunikaWeb, the latest update bringsColorOS 6 with version number RMX1811EX_11_A.54and, weighs in at a massive 1.
Jul. 8, 2019
Realme X to Be a Flipkart Exclusive in India; Launching on July 15
Realme has beenteasing the launchof Realme X for quite some time now. This much-awaited smartphone is scheduled to make its Indiadebut on July 15next week and if you’ve been waiting for this device, well, it has just been confirmed that it will be sold online exclusively via Flipkart. The Oppo sub-brand spin-off is continuing its partnership with Flipkart and the same is made official using teasers for Realme X on the e-commerce giant’s app.
Jul. 8, 2019
Sony Reportedly Working on a Folding Smartphone of its Own
The first-gen folding smartphone from Samsung may befacing troubles, but that isn’t stopping other tech titans from jumping on the bandwagon. According to a tweet from tech journalist, Max J, Sony is working on a similar device of its own, but it might even have a‘rollable screen’instead of a simple folding one. According to the tweet, the latest prototype for Sony’s folding smartphone features an LG Display, an SM7250 SoC, a 3,220mAh battery and a 10x zoom camera.
Jul. 8, 2019
Xiaomi Has Now Patented a Periscope Camera Module for Use in Future Flagships
The numbers of cameras on modern phones is slowly going up. We’ve seen phones with a quad orpenta-camera setupalready, but the zooming capability of some phones caught a lot of us by surprise this year, didn’t it? Both theHuawei P30 Proand Oppo Reno 10x Zoom have been praised for their superzoom feature, which is insane, and now Xiaomi wants to join the party as well. The patent application titled “Camera Components and Electronic Devices” talks about a mechanism where you have a main camera and an auxiliary periscope lens.
Jul. 8, 2019
Xiaomi’s ‘Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker’ with Bluetooth 5.0 Gets Certified
Xiaomi has launched a number of Bluetooth speakers over the past few years, and a new one may be on the way if a new listing on the Bluetooth SIG website is anything to go by. That’s because a new wireless speaker from Xiaomi has been certified by Bluetooth SIG, raising speculations about its impending launch. It’s worth noting that Xiaomi has launched a number of affordable Bluetooth speakers in China and India over the past few years, but this will be the first one that will be specifically positioned as an‘outdoor’device.
Jul. 8, 2019
New Telegram Update Brings Animated Stickers
Telegram, the popular secure messaging app, has pushed out a new update that brings animated stickers to the platform. With animated stickers, Telegram is hoping to make conversations more fun and expressive, while still keeping bandwidth usage to a minimum. According to the Telegram blog, the company wanted to bring animated stickers in a way that would not only use less bandwidth, but would still look great and have smooth animations.
Jul. 7, 2019
This Toothbrush Plays Music When Your Child is Brushing
With never-ending deadlines and time-oriented workflows, parents these days are finding it difficult to find a perfect work-life balance. This is evident especially in the morning time when parents have to spend time getting ready for office, helping kids get ready for kindergarten, and preparing food in the meantime. In this busy schedule, they don’t usually get an ample amount of time to focus entirely on the little needs of their children.
Jul. 7, 2019
Chatterbox Lets You Design Your Own Smart Speaker
Gone are the days when kids used to spend most of their time outdoors playing games. The rapid advancements in technology have influenced kids in a drastic way. In today’s world, children are exposed to technology and electronic gadgets at an early age which has changed their lifestyles. The time spent in front of TVs and phone screens is increasing day by day. To deal with this problem, a San Francisco based entrepreneur has come up with acompletely programmable smart speakernamed Chatterbox which helps kids spend their time productively.
Jul. 7, 2019
Here’s How You Can Track Desktop Downloads From Your Phone
Have you ever been in a situation where you need to check how much your download has progressed but you’ve to go outside and visit your friends or you get an emergency commitment? Yeah, we feel you. Everyone has been there at least once. This is where Checketry comes handy and provides an effective solution. Checketry is a download manager that offers cross-platform support. By cross-platform support, we just don’t refer to the app’s availability in multiple ecosystems.
Jul. 7, 2019
Honor Band 5 Officially Teased; Might Launch on July 23
Honor has slowly been climbing ranks in the wearable market, giving a tough competition to Xiaomi’s Mi Band 3 with itsHonor Band 4fitness tracker. But, Xiaomi has now taken its endeavor for affordable fitness tracking to new heights with a color display on theMi Band 4, selling over1 million unitsin just 8 days. But, the Honor Band 5 is launching alongside the Honor 9X later this month to give the Mi Band 4 some stiff competition.
Jul. 7, 2019
NVIDIA’s Neural Networks Detect Distance Between Vehicles and Pedestrians in 3D
The first basic ability you need to develop before driving a vehicle on the road is to judge the distance between you and the adjacent vehicle or object you’re coming across. However, we often tend to lose attention on the road when someone interrupts us or even a phone call can do the trick. To overcome this problem, researchers at NVIDIA have come up with a solution that makes use of neural networks.
Jul. 7, 2019
AI Designed These T-shirts and They Look Elegant
We live in a generation where AI is gradually taking over and making a significant impact in various fields like science, medicine, technology to name a few. A lot of innovations are taking place these days that seemed almost impossible before the advent of AI. Today, we came across a smart startup based on AI that designs t-shirts without involving humans at all. Yes, you heard that right. Cross & Freckle is an innovative company started by smart minds from New York City that uses AI for designing their t-shirts.
Jul. 7, 2019
This Social Media Platform Spent $30 Million for a Domain Name
While companies are striving to find and efficiently manage funds by cutting down costs in all possible ways, a crypto-currency based startup Block.One has burnt out a whopping $30 million for purchasing the domain “voice.com” for its social media app Voice. Voice isa modern-age social networking platformthat pays a lot of attention to make sure that the users on its platform are actual humans and not bots programmed to spam the platform thereby causing a depreciation in the platform’s quality.
Jul. 7, 2019
This Tool Uses AI to Add, Delete and Edit objects in a Photo
We all have experienced a situation where we are one step away from uploading our new profile picture in social media platform of choice and suddenly, we notice a weird object or person in the image. Trust me, that can never be unseen and will be a total turn-off to our mood to upload that new flawless photo which now looks completely flawed no matter how hard you try to ignore that specific area.
Jul. 7, 2019
This App Turns Your Face Into a 3D Emoji Using AI
With the fame of cartoonized avatars increasing day by day, developers are trying different approaches for making stickers which feel more natural and personal. Big names like Apple and Snapchat already have their own well-established and widely accepted avatars. Brands likeFacebook and Xiaomiare also working on their versions of cartoon avatars. In this competitive space exists an app named Chudo messenger which uses its AI capabilities to generate 3D cartoon versions of people.
Jul. 6, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Announced with Snapdragon 730, OLED Display and Triple Cameras
Lenovo recently launched the Lenovo Z6 Pro and Z6 Youth in China and today, the company has announced the Lenovo Z6 smartphone. Now, unlike the Z6 Pro, this isn’t a flagship smartphone, instead it’s mid-ranger but don’t be fooled, this has some great specs for the price. So, let’s get into the details, shall we? Lenovo Z6 Price and Availability The Lenovo Z6 is already up for pre-order in China and it will hit the stores on July 9.
Jul. 6, 2019
Huawei’s Hongmeng OS is faster than Android: Huawei CEO
Last week, we learned about the fact that Huawei has beengranted permissionby the US government to conduct business with US companies, which means Huawei again has the license to use Android on its smartphone. However, the company isn’t totally relying on Android. We have hadmultiple reports and detailsof Huawei working on its own OS called Hongmeng OS, and today, we have some interesting news on the same. Speaking to a Chinese media outlet, Huawei’s founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, revealed some interesting tidbits around Huawei’s homegrown OS.
Jul. 6, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3 Passes FCC Certification; Expected to Be a Rebranded Mi CC9
Just recently, Xiaomi launched its newest Mi CC9 lineup in China. This includesa trio of smartphones, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9, and Mi CC9 Meitu Edition. Ever since the Mi CC9 lineup came into the picture, everyone has been questioning whether this could be the much-awaited Mi A3 we’ve been waiting for. Well, an international variant of the Mi CC9e has passed through FCC certification and it’s possible that the Mi A3 Lite and Mi A3 (Mi CC9 rebrand) is coming soon.
Jul. 6, 2019
Microsoft Edge Can Now Block Auto Media Playback in Latest Canary Build
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would know that Microsoft istestinga new Chromium-based version of Edge browser. The company has ditched its own rendering engine and made available the new version of the browser in beta, developer, and the Canary channels. Microsoft has steadily been perking up the feature set of its browser, adding to the mix today one of the most requested user features. Microsoft Edge has added the ability to block auto video playback on certain websites, something which is a nuisance across the Internet and we can all relate to that.
Jul. 6, 2019
Pixel 4 May Have Telephoto Lens, Suggests Google Camera Code
Code from the latest version of the Google Camera app seemingly suggests that the next-gen Pixel smartphones may come with optical zoom, thanks to the presence of a telephoto lens on one of the two rear-facing image sensors on the back. While the search giant has confirmed that thePixel 4devices will ship with dual rear cameras, this is the first we’re hearing about a possible telephoto lens. Decompiled by XDA, Google Camera 6.
Jul. 6, 2019
Realme X Indian Variant Might Not Come with Snapdragon 730 After All
Realme X is scheduled to make itsmuch-anticipated India debuton July 15. This device was first launched in China with some impressive specs, including an AMOLED display, a pop-up selfie camera, an-display fingerprint scanner, and even a 48MP rear snapper. However, the Realme X in China is powered by the Snapdragon 710 SoC, which comes in the company’s lower-pricedRealme 3 Proin India. And that’s where all the debate begins? Indian consumers have started to become tech aware and many of them know that the Snapdragon 710 is a year-old chipset whereas the Snapdragon 675 or Snapdragon 730 chipset is relatively new.
Jul. 6, 2019
Samsung Could’ve Bought Android in 2004, Here’s the Story
While Apple’s iOS might have its closed ecosystem to boast about, Android is the most popular mobile operating system across the globe. It holds a massive over 80 percent market share, although highly fragmented, and Google currently reaps the perks of its widespread success. But, did you know that Samsung once had the chance to invest in Android? Yeah, no kidding. Android’s entire 8-person team at the time flew to South Korea to meet the officials at Samsung and pitch the new mobile OS they had been developing in secrecy.
Jul. 6, 2019
Samsung Expects Profit to Plunge 56% Due to Struggling Chip Business
Reports from earlier this week suggested that Samsung’s profits could slide by more than half, and well, the South Korean giant has now officially confirmed that it’s indeed the case. It is warning investors that an appalling 56% decline in profit figures, which it expects to sit at KRW 6.5 trillion ($5.56 billion) as compared to a year ago. Well, this is saddening to see but it will be the third consecutive quarter with a decline in profits for Samsung.
Jul. 6, 2019
Huawei Developer Conference Set for August 9; Could Show Off its New OS
We expect to see a variety of products and services being shown off at the event, along with innovations in the 5G and IoT space. However, the conference could bear witness to the official reveal ofHuawei’s much-rumored Android alternative –HongMeng OS. The Internet is flooded with reports of the company working on its own mobile OS that’s based on AOSP. We’ve got a brief look at design sketches for HongMeng’s UI, along with word on the speedy nature of the software.
Jul. 6, 2019
Xiaomi ‘Mistakenly’ Advertises Mimoji With Apple’s Memoji Video
Xiaomi launched theMi CC9 seriesin China earlier this week with its own take on Apple’s Memoji feature, calling it Mimoji (Mi as in Xiaomi. You get it, right?) and the resemblance sure is uncanny. The company has been dousing fires on the Internet since it announced the feature, asking everyone tonot comparetheir implementation with Apple’s. Well, the Chinese giant has made a significant error on its part that calls for more criticism.
Jul. 5, 2019
Asus ROG Phone 2 Officially Confirmed to Launch July 23 in China
Asus has confirmed that its upcoming ROG Phone 2 will be unveiled July 23 in China. In a post on Chinese micro-blogging site, Weibo, on Thursday, the company said that the device will be announced alongside the X570 motherboard series and the 30th anniversary PRIME X299 Edition 30 motherboard. There’s no word, however, on when it will be launched in India or other global markets.Image Courtesy: Asus (via Weibo) The ROG phone 2 will be the follow-up to the company’sfirst-gen gaming-centric phonethat waslaunched last yearwith much fanfare.
Jul. 5, 2019
Finance Minister Proposes New TV Program to Promote Startups
As part of her first budget speech on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to launch a television program for promoting startups in India. The program will featurediscussions on challenges faced by startupsin terms of logistics, human resources, fund-raising, access to venture capital funds and tax planning, she said. “We propose to start a television program within the DD bouquet of channels exclusively for start-ups”. Sitharaman said.“This shall serve as a platform for promoting start-ups, discussing issues affecting their growth, matchmaking with venture capitalists and for funding and tax planning”.
Jul. 5, 2019
India Among Top 5 Countries Who Tweet Most About Bitcoin
India is among the top five countries that tweet the most about Bitcoin and Facebook’s upcoming “Libra” cryptocurrency. “Interestingly, the US represents an even larger proportion of Libra Coin tweets — 43.8 per cent than BTC 39.8 per cent.” The US is generally “exceedingly positive” about Bitcoin, with 61.5 per cent of tweets being favourable towards Bitcoin. On average, 59.8 per cent of Bitcoin tweets are positive worldwide. Among countries that represent at least 0.
Jul. 5, 2019
iPhone Shipments in India Declined 42% in Q1, 2019
Applecontinues to assertthat India is one of its most important markets, but has been doingvirtually nothingto improve its market-share in the country, either in the smartphone sector, or among computers. While the company hasstarted assemblingsome older smartphone models through its manufacturing partners like Foxconn and Wistron, it needs to do more to better compete with companies like Samsung. Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.
Jul. 5, 2019
Microsoft Adds Windows Spellchecker to Chromium Codebase
Microsoft has added the native Windows spell-checking tool to the Chromium codebase as part of its efforts to offer Chrome and Edge users multiple spell-checking options to choose from. Chromium currently uses the‘Hunspell’spellchecker that’s also used by a number of other open-source projects likeLibreOffice and OpenOffice. Believed to have been first spotted byWindows Latest, the Windows Spellchecker will apparently coexist with Hunspell without replacing it forthright. In a commit on the official Chromium Gerrit, Microsoft said:“This CL aims to implement windows spellchecker integration in Chromium project, so that user can switch to use windows spellchecker or hunspell spellchecker at run time.
Jul. 5, 2019
Microsoft Working on a mini Xbox that would cost $60
According to a new report, software giant Microsoft could introduce a mini Xbox priced around $60, especially for its Project xCloud. Microsoft’s project xCloud is a vision for game-streaming technology that was introduced in October last year to complement Microsoft’s console hardware and give gamers more choices in how and where they play. Coming to the so called mini Xbox, the tiny box is said to be designed to make it easier for users to connect their Xbox controller to TVs and offer minimal processing power itself, tech website MSPoweruser reported on Thursday.
Jul. 5, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro vs OnePlus 7: PUBG Mobile, Fortnite Performance Test
The premium budget segment in India earlier only had a single contender. I am talking about OnePlus which was dominating this space but then came the Poco F1. Xiaomi’s Poco F1 came through with an even affordable flagship experience and took the market by storm. Now, theRedmi K20 Pro, which was launched in China recently, can be seen as the successor to Xiaomi’s Poco F1 and it’s now all set to take on the latest OnePlus budget flagship: the OnePlus 7!
Jul. 5, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Might Come With Multiple 3D ToF Sensors
With the Galaxy Note 10 all set to be launchedAugust 7 in New York, various leaks over the past few weeks have revealed quite a few of its important features and functionalities. Now, a report out of South Korea suggests that at least one of the models in the lineup might also feature 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors like the Galaxy S10. According to a report from ET News, a South Korean firm called Kolen, which specializes in lenses for smartphone cameras, will be manufacturing the new lenses at a newly-constructed factory in Vietnam.
Jul. 5, 2019
Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise-cancelling Wireless Earbuds Launched
Almost two years after launching its first true wireless noise-cancelling earphones, the WF-1000X, Japanese tech giant Sony has unveiled its successor that comes with a refreshed look, new features and a whole host of improvements that the company says makes it worth the upgrade from the older model. Called theWF-1000XM3, the new pair feature an in-ear design and is said to have better noise-cancelling capabilities than its predecessor, thanks largely to the use of its in-house QN1e HD noise cancelling processor.
Jul. 5, 2019
SwiftKey’s New 3D Emojis Can Mimic Your Facial Expressions
Called‘Puppets’, the new feature will allow users to choose from a number of different avatars, including a 3D panda, cat, dog, owl or dinosaur, to imitate their facial expressions. In a blog post on Thursday, Microsoft said that the feature leverages its artificial intelligence technology to mirror the head movements and facial expressions of users in real-time. Unlike other emoji products that use 3D depth sensing,Puppetsuses thousands of crowd-sourced images and videos from SwiftKey users, said the company.
Jul. 4, 2019
Xiaomi Launches the Avengers Endgame Iron Man Mk50 Robot
If you thought the Endgame hype was going away anytime soon, think again. Xiaomi, of all people, have now released a robot that’s themed after Tony Stark’s Iron Man Mk50 suit from Avengers: Endgame. The robot is reportedly manufactured by UBTECH and is priced at 1,965 Yuan (~Rs. 20,000) in China. The robot is a miniature version of Iron Man, and is linked to a smartphone app that lets you experience Iron Man’s life, complete with missions, and AR experiences.
Jul. 4, 2019
E-commerce Sales From India Grew 4% in Q1 2019: Report
Merchants from India saw an increase of four percent in e-commerce sale on international marketplaces in the first quarter of this year compared to the previous quarter, says a new report. Sales from India were up 121 percent on year-on-year basis, according to the Global Seller Index report from Payoneer, a leading cross-border payment platform. The top-10 countries in terms of sales on international marketplaces have stayed the same since last quarter.
Jul. 4, 2019
Here’s How Long Apple Supports its iPhones
The hardware used in iPhones has advanced significantly over the years and the software has also evolved to take advantage of the latest components. As a result, Apple has to leave some users behind every year. For instance, this year the iPhone 6, 6 Plus and 5s, all of which received iOS 12, are set to miss out on the iOS 13 update. Based on data from Apple, Statista has now compiled a chart that shows how long Apple supports its older iPhones:
Jul. 4, 2019
Kaspersky’s Cybersecurity Competition is Offering ₹6.9 Lakhs as Award
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on Thursday announced its international cybersecurity competition for students where the overall global winner will get Rs 6.9 lakh. For students not based in Singapore, presentations can be made via pre-recorded video presentation. The international competition provides a platform for students to showcase their cybersecurity projects and engage in peer learning. Students aged 18 to 28 can suggest their own projects which will help solve cybersecurity issues in Machine Learning in cybersecurity, financial security and automotive security.
Jul. 4, 2019
Mozilla Starts Testing Subscription-based Ad-free Internet Experience
Several months after that announcement, the non-profit software firm is understood to have finally started split testing the service and, is inviting some users to sign-up for it by paying $4.99 (around Rs. 350) per month. As can be seen from the image shared by Redditoru/Darfeel, Mozilla says it will share its revenues from the service “directly with the sites you read”, enabling those blogs to keep creating great content without having to resort to annoying ads.
Jul. 4, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView with 5 Camera Setup to Soon Launch in India
Several months afterunveiling the Nokia 9 PureViewat MWC Barcelona, HMD Global is finally looking to bring the device to India. The Nokia Mobile India Twitter handle(@NokiamobileIN)on Thursday started teasing the launch of the much-awaited phone with a 24-second video that advertises‘ultimate focal length control’on the penta-cam device. The tweet doesn’t reveal either the launch date or any pricing info, but it comes with a $699 (around Rs. 49,000) price-tag in the US, which might give an idea about how much it will cost in India.
Jul. 4, 2019
PUBG Lite with Hindi Support Now Available in India
Popular battle royale game, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has had a low-end version for quite some time now, and while it was earlier region locked and not available in India, the company has finally launched PUBG Lite for India as well. PUBG Lite is a lot like regular PUBG, but it’s free to download and play. It’s also aimed at low-end systems that can’t handle the original game at decent frame rates without compromising on graphical fidelity.
Jul. 4, 2019
Redmi 7A vs Realme C2: Which is the Best Entry-Level Smartphone?
Prior to the launch of the much-awaited Redmi K20 series in India, which is expected to happen sometime in mid-July, Xiaomi has todaylaunched its new entry-level Redmi 7Asmartphone in the country. It sits right between the company’sRedmi GoandRedmi 7offering, giving users looking for a fulfilling Android experience an option. Well, in the sub-Rs 6,000 price segment, the Redmi 7A looks like a powerful and worthy offering but it goes up against its fiercest rival’sRealme C2and it surely shows a ton of promise.
Jul. 4, 2019
Samsung Sued in Australia for Misleading Water Resistance Ads for Galaxy Smartphones
South Korean giant, and the world’s largest smartphone maker, Samsung is reportedly being sued by the Australian competition regulator over advertisements that allegedly incorrectly showed the company’s phones being used underwater in swimming pools and in the sea. According to the suit filed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Samsung had not conducted enough testing to know whether its phones were actually water resistant enough to be used in ways that the company depicted in its advertisements.
Jul. 4, 2019
SBI Removes NEFT, RTGS Charges on Fund Transfer Following RBI Mandate
Following RBI’s decision to waive off processing charges and time-varying charges on any outward transaction of NEFT and RTGS, SBI has become the latest bank to pass on the benefits to its customers and, withdrawn all NEFT/RTGS charges with immediate effect. Up until now, the bank used to charge up to Rs. 25 for each NEFT transaction, although, NEFT charges for transfers of up to Rs. 10,000 stood at a mere Rs.
Jul. 4, 2019
Senior Govt Adviser Warns Against Allowing Huawei in 5G Trials Citing Security Concerns
A senior advisor to the central government has reportedly warned against the presence of Chinese telecom firms in the Indian 5G trials, citing national security concerns. According to the Times of India, Principal scientific adviser, K Vijay Raghavan, who heads a high-level committee on 5G comprising of intelligence officials, telecom functionaries and government bureaucrats, has said that India should start conducting 5G trials“immediately with all, except for Chinese vendors”. At a meeting convened last month, Raghavan is believed to have said that the country should weigh its pros and cons before dealing with Chinese companies, like Huawei.
Jul. 4, 2019
This is the Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Edition
After launching theRedmi K20 and K20 Proin China over a month back, Xiaomi has now come out with a special K20 Pro Avengers edition smartphone in China, and it looks mighty impressive. The box for the Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Edition comes with a printed Avengers logo, and inside you’ll find the Avengers Edition K20 Pro, along with some accessories, and some special stuff. The Avengers Edition K20 Pro replaces the gradient back of the regular K20 Pro with a design that’s very much like the Iron Man suit, and the phone reportedly also comes with some exclusive Avengers backgrounds.
Jul. 4, 2019
Windows 10 Insider Build 18932 brings Eye Control Improvements, Better Notifications and More
Microsoft has announced the new Windows Insider Build 18932 for users in the Fast ring of Windows updates and it comes with a bunch of new features and improvements. Improvements to Eye Control, and Accessibility Features Among the changes brought along by build 18932 are improvements to Windows’ Eye Control feature which now brings support for drag and drop actions. Once a user has enabled drag and drop from Eye Control settings, they will be able to use eye gestures to perform drag and drop operations, and even combine clicks and drags with Shift and Ctrl.
Jul. 4, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Entry-level Redmi 7A in India; Price Starting at Rs 5,999
Xiaomi holds thepole positionfor the best smartphone brand in India and well, it’s been holding that title for nearly two years now. This is a huge achievement made possible by the influx of new and powerful smartphones in every price category. Ranging fromRedmi GotoRedmi Note 7 Pro, Xiaomi offers a ton of options to all types of buyers. And well, if you’re someone who’s on a strict budget but wants a great camera and full-fledged Android experience, then the entry-level Redmi 7A has today landed in India to meet this very requirement.
Jul. 4, 2019
App Store Generated 80% More Revenue than the Play Store in H1, 2019
Global spending on mobile apps and games reportedly continued to grow throughout the first half of this year, with Apple’s App Store continuing to dominate Google Play by a large margin. According to the latest Store Intelligence report from Sensor Tower, the two largest mobile stores in the world generated a combined $39.7 billion in revenues, with the former accounting for an estimated $25.5 billion, while the latter could only muster $14.
Jul. 3, 2019
15 Best Windows 10 Themes You Should Use
To ensure that you get enough variety to keep the impressive look of your desktop intact for long, I’ve picked out the themes both from the massive library of Microsoft and well-known third-party creators. Agreed, choosing merely 15 out of tons of amazing contenders is never an easy task. That said, these 15 Windows 10 themes are the best of the bunch and I am sure that you are going to love them as much as I do.
Jul. 3, 2019
Apple’s Upcoming Projects Will Blow You Away: Tim Cook
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would have heard about thedeparture of Apple’s design genius Jony Ivefrom the company last week. Ive is leaving Apple to start his own design firm, which will count the Cupertino giant as its first client. This is sudden for everyone and has sparked a ton of controversy around the reason for Ive’s departure. However, a great result of the same is that Tim Cook stepped in to deny all controversy and tease a bit about Apple’s upcoming projects.
Jul. 3, 2019
China is Forcing Tourists to Install a Smartphone App that Steals Personal Data
In China’s Xinjiang province, where the Turkish Uyghur population is a majority, is also where the Chinese government has some of its strictest, most wide-ranging, and absolutely privacy-invading surveillance activities. Earlier this year in May, the Human Rights Watch had exposed how police in Xinjiang used a smartphone app to monitor (and oppress) its people. The app monitors everything, from flagging use of banned apps such as WhatsApp, to gaining access to contacts, text messages, and almost everything else on a user’s smartphone – this data would then be used by the police to decide which individuals to question or detain.
Jul. 3, 2019
Google’s New Easter Egg Celebrates 4th of July with Fireworks on Your Screen
Google is well-known for coming up with cool and often hilarious Easter eggs in many of its products and services. On the occasion of the upcoming US Independence Day on the Fourth of July, Google has come up with an Easter egg that shows animated on-screen fireworks for any search related to the subject. As can be seen from the image below, searching for terms like‘Fourth of July’or‘Fourth of July fireworks’, is setting off a flurry of fireworks on Google Search results pages.
Jul. 3, 2019
How to Install Google Camera Mod on Any Android Phone
Smartphone cameras have come a long way over the last few years, and even budget phones these days have cameras that are pretty good. You can capture some likable pictures with a sub-Rs 15,000 smartphone today. However, if you are using phones other than the Google Pixel smartphones, which have been touted to have the best smartphone camera by many, you would have noticed that picture quality on other smartphones (even some flagships) isn’t even as comparable.
Jul. 3, 2019
How to Reset Windows 10 in 2020 (Guide)
By far,Windows 10is probably the best version of Windows that Microsoft has released till date. It providesgood performance, hastons of featuresand brings a stable experience. However, at times the oldremnants of Windows issueskeep coming up and that becomes frustrating for the users. Some of the common issues are frequent freezing, abrupt reboots, and performance deterioration over time. If you are facing such issues, you can reset Windows 10 to declutter your PC from useless files and services.
Jul. 3, 2019
Xiaomi Denies Allegations That its ‘Mimojis’ are Copied From Apple ‘Memojis’
While many are pointing out the obvious similarities between Mimoji and Memoji, right down to their names, Xiaomi is apparently offended about not-so-subtle insinuations that it copied the entire feature from Apple. The company on Wednesday released a statement refuting all allegations of plagiarism and threatened to‘take appropriate action’against people who continue to‘spread misinformation based on unsubstantiated allegations’.Apple Memojis / Image Courtesy: Apple While Xu also claimed that the functionality of the two products is very different, Xiaomi’s implementation has more than just a passing resemblance to Apple’s Memoji, starting with the facial features, expressions and even the color palette.
Jul. 3, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro Awarded Best Smartphone 2019 at MWC Shanghai
In a press release announcing this achievement, Huawei claimed that the P30 Pro has been received very well by consumers – which isn’t something I doubt, it’s a really good phone – and the company mentioned that it sold over 10 million units within 85 days of the P30 series’ launch. That’s definitely an exciting number to achieve in such a short time, and it’s made even better by the fact that the P30 series took 62 days less than the P20 series to reach this milestone.
Jul. 3, 2019
India’s First Indigenous Microprocessor ‘Shakti’ is Now Ready for App Development
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), has released the software development kit (SDK) for its‘Shakti’microprocessor, opening it up for third-party app development. Based on the RISC-V architecture and funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,Shaktiwas unveiled last November by a team of IIT-M researchers who said they were already in touch with 13 companies regarding strategic and commercial applications for the home-grown microprocessor.Images Courtesy: IIT Madras According to the lead researcher and Professor, Kamakoti Veezhinathan,Shaktiwas created using a microchip fabricated at ISRO, and will not get outdated any time soon because“it is one of the few ‘RISC V Microprocessors’ in the world now”.
Jul. 3, 2019
Instagram’s New Sticker Lets You Invite People to Join a Group Chat
Of all the Facebook-owned apps that copied Snapchat’s Stories feature, Instagram Stories are the only one that actually caught on, and the company has been adding new stickers and features to Instagram Stories to keep them interesting and give users more ways of interacting with their followers, and sharing moments from their lives with them. After introducing stickers for Q&As, Polls, and more, Instagram has now added a sticker that lets users invite their followers to join a group chat.
Jul. 3, 2019
LG W10 and W30 Go on Sale from 12PM Today
LG recently announced its new, entry level smartphones — the W10 and the W30 in India with some good specs for a nice price, and well, if you were waiting to get your hands on these new smartphones, they’re going on sale at 12PM today. LG W10 The LG W10 comes with a 6.19-inch HD+ display, along with a notch up top that houses the 8MP front camera. On the rear,, the phone comes with a dual 13MP + 5MP set up.
Jul. 3, 2019
Manage Android Notifications on Your PC with Microsoft’s ‘Your Phone’ App
In case you didn’t know it already,Your Phoneis a standalone Windows program that enables users to manage their Android phone’s notifications on their PC. The app allows users to access text messages, notifications and photos stored on their Android device directly from their Windows 10 computers. According to Microsoft, the software will not only let users check the notifications on their smartphones, but also read and reply to texts from their PCs.
Jul. 3, 2019
Next Android Q Beta Will Have Improved Gesture for Opening Navigation Drawers
After receiving ample criticism for its pill-based navigation gestures, Google decided to introducenew fullscreen gestureswith theAndroid Q Betabuilds. These new gestures appear to have been inspired by iOS, but they were half-baked and didn’t sit well with hamburger menus (or navigation drawers) that can be found in many Android apps. While the new navigation gestures are handy and make it simpler for you to navigate around the device, the swipe gesture for going back renders your navigation drawers useless.
Jul. 3, 2019
Nvidia Unveils New GeForce RTX “Super” Graphics Card Lineup; Price Starting at $399
Nvidia’s RTX graphics cards provideremarkable gaming performance, but the company doesn’t seem to be satisfied just yet and has taken a leap forward with the launch of the much-rumored RTX Super desktop graphics card series. Nvidia has unveiled the “Super” variants for all of its existing RTX cards, which means we get RTX 2060 Super, RTX 2070 Super, and RTX 2080 Super. What does the “Super” branding mean in terms of performance?
Jul. 3, 2019
Realme X Confirmed to Launch in India on July 15
The much-awaited Realme X finally has an India launch date. Yes, afterteasingits new smartphone launch earlier this week, Realme has now confirmed that the Realme X will land in India on July 15. The launch date was confirmed by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth, who took to Twitter and sent out a picture of the Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home gift box (which recently went official in China) with the caption that read, ‘Super Xcited…Coming to you on 15th July!
Jul. 3, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10 Sales Reportedly Much Higher than Galaxy S9 Sales Last Year
A new report from Counterpoint Research claims that sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup were notably higher than sales of the Galaxy S9 range during their respective first three months of being on sale. According to the report, 16 million Galaxy S10-series devices were sold between March and May this year, which was 12 percent higher than S9-series sales during the same period last year. The Galaxy S10+ was apparently the most popular model, accounting for 42 percent of total sales, followed by the Galaxy S10 with 32 percent.
Jul. 3, 2019
Samsung to Launch Galaxy A80 in India This Month
Samsung is reportedly all set to launch its next Galaxy A-series smartphone in India this month. According to IANS, which recently spoke to Yeon Jeong Kim, head of innovation and product planning group at Samsung Electronics, the Galaxy A80 will be available for purchase in the country from later this month, although, the exact launch date remains a mystery for now. Speaking to IANS, Yeon said that the Indian market is paramount for Samsung, and the company intends to maintain its leadership position in the country.
Jul. 3, 2019
Vivo Z1Pro With Punch-hole Display, Snapdragon 712 SoC Launched; Price Starting at Rs 14,990
Vivo can currently be seen as the most innovative phone maker in the industry. It’s not merelyrunning awaywith new technologies like the Vivo AR glasses or 120W superfast charging but is also populating the market with trendy new phones. The latest addition to Vivo’s portfolio in India comes in the form of Vivo Z1Pro, which is essentially a rebranded Vivo Z5x that launched in China back in May, but with a few minor upgrades.
Jul. 3, 2019
WhatsApp Finally Lets You Stop People from Adding You to Groups
WhatsApp is always working to add new features to its messaging app and the newest addition comes in the form of enhanced group privacy settings. The company hasnow decidedto make it possible for you to choose whether you would like to be added to a group conversation or not. This is an important feature that’s been present on the beta app for quite some time and well, it has finally arrived in the stable version of WhatsApp.
Jul. 3, 2019
Huawei 5G Marketing Ban Will Continue, Says Trump Advisor
The White House has said that Chinese tech giant Huawei will remain banned from developing its 5G wireless networks in the US, although US firms will be allowed to sell small components such as chips to the Chinese company. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, the White House’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, announced that the Donald Trump administration will continue to prohibit Huawei from marketing its 5G Internet technology in the US, which Washington fears the company may use to spy for the Chinese government, Efe news reported.
Jul. 2, 2019
10 Best Antivirus for Windows 10 You Should Use in 2019
Beware! If your personal computer lacks the much-needed safeguard to ward off hackers and spammers, you could well be their target sooner than later. They rightly say, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” So, tighten up your defense to secure both your Windows PC and sensitive information before it really gets too late. Agreed, Microsoft Windows has come a long way. Even the biggest detractors would admit that the software has vastly improved on all fronts.
Jul. 2, 2019
Airtel TV Now Available on the Web; Brings Over 100 Live Channels
Of all the telecom providers in India, Airtel’s TV service probably has the biggest collection of Video on Demand titles for its users, and now, Airtel TV is coming to the web as well, so both prepaid and postpaid Airtel users no longer need to access Airtel TV via the mobile app, which is just awesome. Airtel TV claims that it offers up to 115 live channels on its web platform, and users can access their favorite Airtel TV content directly on the web.
Jul. 2, 2019
Apple Might Launch iPhone with Under-display Fingerprint Scanner in China
According to new reports about Apple’s upcoming iPhone line-up, the Cupertino giant might be planning to bring out an iPhone with under-display fingerprint scanners, specifically aimed at the Chinese smartphone market. The report comes from Chinese outletThe Global Times, which says that Apple is going to launch a tailored iPhone in the country owing to the company’s declining sales in the increasingly budget conscious Chinese smartphone market. Apparently, a switch from Face ID to this under-display fingerprint scanning technology would prove to be cheaper for Apple.
Jul. 2, 2019
Bitcoin Spending on the Dark Web to Hit $1 Billion This Year, Says New Report
With cryptocurrency usage becoming the preeminent method of payment for illegal businesses online, Bitcoin transactions are expected to hit a record $1 billion this year. According to a report by Chainalysis, about $515 million (around Rs. 3,500 crores) worth of the digital token has already been spent this year on the dark web, largely on drugs, but also on more sinister services, such as child porn and stolen credit-card information, both of which are said to be in high demand in illegal online marketplaces.
Jul. 2, 2019
Cloudflare Faces Massive Outage; Affects a Myriad of Popular Websites
Cloudflare, the popular security and performance optimization website, is currently being faced with network problems and has brought down numerous services, apps, as well as online businesses to a halt. This includes bigtime names like Discord, Coinbase, Beebom, Monzo, and many others. There’s a possibility that you tried accessing everyone’s go-to website to check service outage status, i.e Down Detector. Well, you would have received a similar error page on here because it also relies on Cloudflare.
Jul. 2, 2019
Grand Theft Auto 6 Details Leaked: No PS4, Xbox One Support?
Grand Theft Auto is one of the most popular game franchises of all time, with titles like GTA: Vice City, San Andreas, and more giving fans an open-world to explore, drive around in, and explore stories. The latest installment in the franchise, GTA V, has been incredibly popular, selling over 100 million copies to retailers across the globe, and now, leaks have started coming out about the next addition to the GTA franchise – Grand Theft Auto VI.
Jul. 2, 2019
Honor 9X Scheduled to Launch on July 23 in China
Honor is following up the launch of itsHonor 20 seriesgloballyover the past few weekswith a new mid-range smartphone. The Honor 9X, a successor to the popular Honor 8X, has been in the news for some time and it now finally has a launch date. Honor 9X has been scheduled for release on July 23 in China. Honor took to itsofficial Weibo handleto share a teaser for the Honor 9X and the text (translated from Chinese) attached to it reads,“This is a product that is destined to be understated.
Jul. 2, 2019
How to Transfer WhatsApp Data from iPhone to Android in 2019
We all change phones from time to time. And while it’s not a big deal as data transfer between phones have become easier, there is still one kind of data that is really hard to transfer across phones. I am of course talking about our WhatsApp data which includes chats, voice and video messages, images, and more. While there is a backup option in WhatsApp, it never seems to work when you are transferring data from one device to another.
Jul. 2, 2019
Huawei Enters Indian Tablet Market with the MediaPad T5
Chinese giant, Huawei has been selling its smartphones in India for quite some time, and now, the company has finally set foot in the Indian tablet market as well with the launch of the MediaPad T5 tablet. The MediaPad T5 is an entry level tablet from Huawei, that comes with a 10.1-inch Full HD display, a Kirin 659 chipset paired with up to 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, a 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera – decidedly low-end specs.
Jul. 2, 2019
Intel Reportedly Auctioning Off 8,500 Modem-related Patents
A couple of months after announcing plans to exit its cellular modem business, Intel is reportedly preparing to auction off its wireless patents and intellectual property (IP) portfolio, which apparently includes a treasure trove of around 8,500 assets. According to IAM, the auction will include Intel’s cellular portfolio, which includes around 6,000 patents related to 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, as well as its connected device portfolio, which has around 1,700 assets related to what the report describes as‘wireless implementation technologies’.
Jul. 2, 2019
Samsung Patents a Phone That Can Be Expanded into a Tablet
Samsung’s foray into the nascent foldable smartphone segment isn’t really going as the company may have envisioned.Galaxy Foldstrived to be the baby step that the Korean giant took towards foldables, but we’re still waiting on its official launch since the whole screen breaking crisis. In the meantime, Samsung has been granted a patent for a wild new folding smartphone. First spotted byLets Go Digital, who’s also created the renders attached here, Samsung was granted a patent entitled “Display Device” by the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) back in June.
Jul. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Mi CC9, Mi CC9e, and Mi CC9 Meitu Edition in China
After treating us with a myriad of teasers for the last couple of weeks, Xiaomi has today taken the wraps off its new “CC series” under the Mi brand. The company announced its new CC lineup earlier in mid-June and it stands for Colorful & Creative. The Mi CC9 lineup focuses on the youth and female audiences, extending a more trendy and camera-centric experience to them. Mi CC9 Series: Price and Availability
Jul. 2, 2019
Samsung Shuts Down its AI-powered India-specific ‘Mall’ Shopping App
Samsung has shuttered its AI-powered shopping app, known as Samsung Mall, designed specifically for the Indian market. This app enabled users to point their phone at objects around them, see the e-commerce store it was available on, and make a purchase from within the app. However, the development of Bixby, integration of similar features into it, and flailing userbase have led to the closure of the app. Samsung’s voice assistant Bixby is now slowly but steadily finding a way into more of the company’s devices.
Jul. 2, 2019
Samsung will Launch the Galaxy Note 10 on August 7 in New York
Afterreports last weekthat Samsung might be launching the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ on August 7, the South Korean giant has now sent out press invites confirming the date and location. The invite also includes a GIF showing an S-Pen drawing a circle that turns into a camera, which is obviously hinting at the punch-hole camera we expect to see in the Note 10 (aligned in the center, if leaks are to be believed).
Jul. 2, 2019
TikTok Refutes Shashi Tharoor’s Allegations of Sharing Data with China
A day after Congress MPShashi Tharoor allegedthat TikTok was illegally collecting data and sending it to China, the Chinese video-sharing app has refuted the allegations, saying it has no relation with the Chinese government. In a press statement on Tuesday, TikTok said:“These claims are simply untrue. The privacy and security of our users is a top priority for TikTok, and we abide by local laws and regulations in the markets where we operate”.
Jul. 2, 2019
TikTok Sharing User Data With China, Alleges Shashi Tharoor
Speaking during the Zero Hour in the Parliament on Monday, Shashi Tharoor alleged that Chinese video-sharing app, TikTok, is illegally collecting user-data from Indians and sending it over to China. Calling the app a threat to India’s national security, the Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram said unregulated use of such apps in the country can be exploited by vested interests for monitory and/or political purposes. According to the PTI, he also recounted the recent multi-million dollar fine slapped on the app’s parent company, ByteDance, by US regulators for illegal data collection, saying:“Recently, the federal regulators in the US slapped a fine of $5.
Jul. 2, 2019
Unreleased Nokia Prototype Android Phones Listed on eBay
An old prototype Android smartphone from Nokia has been listed on eBay, showing how the company was actively working on Android devices before choosing Windows at the behest of the company’s then-CEO, Stephen Elop. CalledNokia Ion Mini, the phone islistedon eBay UK for $1,999 (around Rs. 1.4 lakh). Neither phone was announced officially by Nokia, but both are in working condition and are fully-unlocked, ensuring compatibility with all networks. Images courtesy: emigaigns (via eBay)
Jul. 2, 2019
Xiaomi Enters Toy Business in India With Mi Truck Builder
Having tasted immense success in the smartphone sector in India, Xiaomi is looking to enter more product categories in the country going forward. The company has now entered the toy business by launching the Lego-likeMi Truck Builderthat it claims will help children improve their concentration, creativity, and cognition. Moving beyond just smartphones and related accessories, Xiaomi recently launched the Mi Beard Trimmer as part of its strategy to launch more Mi-branded electronic gadgets, accessories and lifestyle products in the country.
Jul. 2, 2019
Samsung CEO Admits Galaxy Fold Was Launched ‘Before it Was Ready’
Samsung CEO, DJ Koh, has accepted responsibility for the Galaxy Fold fiasco, saying he’s embarrassed for having pushed the device to the market before it was ready. In a recent interview to The Independent, Koh said:“I do admit I missed something on the foldable phone, but we are in the process of recovery … It was embarrassing. I pushed it through before it was ready”. Koh further said that the company is testing more than 2,000 units of the folding phone to identify and fix any niggling issue before it’s given the final go-ahead.
Jul. 1, 2019
Google’s Fuchsia OS is Very Real and its Developer Website is Now Live
Google has secretly been working on a new operating system,known as Fuchsia OS, for years. We haven’t heard a ton about this open-source project’s progress for quite some time now, but a new and most exciting development has come to light. Thedeveloper website for Fuchsia OS went liveover the weekend and it officially doles out more information on Google’s new open-source OS. Well, Google has mostly kept Fuchsia under wraps and it was only at this year’s I/O last month that the company first openly talked about it.
Jul. 1, 2019
An Amazon Engineer Made an AI Cat Flap to Stop His Cat from Bringing Dead Animals Inside
If you sometimes find yourself wondering what good could AI possibly do in our daily lives, this might be something that will help – an Amazon engineer created a cat flap powered by AI and Machine Learning to stop his cat from bringing home dead animals in the middle of the night and waking him up. Ben Hamm, the engineer, was annoyed by his ‘sweet, murderous cat’ bringing dead, and sometimes half-dead animals into his house.
Jul. 1, 2019
Android to Get AirDrop-like File Sharing Feature ‘Fast Share’ Soon
Google is reportedly testing a new‘Fast Share’feature that would enable Android users to wirelessly share photos, text and other files to nearby devices using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct. According to9to5Google,the feature works much like Apple’s Air Drop functionality, but allows cross-platform sharing between iPhones, Chromebooks, Android smartphones and more. As can be seen from the screenshots below, the new file-sharing tool will let you‘share to nearby devices without Internet’, and can be activated from System Settings > Google > Fast Share.
Jul. 1, 2019
Asus 6z Update Brings AR Core Support, 8X Zoom and More
Asus may have hit a stumbling block with its ZenFone 6 launch in India following the Delhi High Court directive that granted exclusive trademark over the‘Zen’brand to Telecare Network, but the company sidestepped that obstacle by renaming the device‘Asus 6z’and going on to launch it in the country without much of a delay. According to Asus, the incoming update would improve the quality of video calls, as well as bring several new camera features, including 8X zoom in Photo mode, improved FHD video recording, improved Photo Image Quality on Noise Reduction, improved Camera Flipping Stability, optimized Screenshot Stability and more.
Jul. 1, 2019
ColorOS to Get System-wide Dark Mode Soon, Confirms Realme
In the latest episode of‘AskMadhav’on YouTube, Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth, revealed that the company will soon add a number of new features to its phones, following persistent demand from customers. According to Sheth, some of the most interesting features to make their way to the ColorOS ROM would include a system-wide Dark mode, updated Camera UI, internal audio input during screen recording and more. Dark Mode remains one of the most-requested features for just about all apps and operating systems, and upcoming Android and iOS releases come with a system-wide dark mode built-in many.
Jul. 1, 2019
Epson Launches 7 New Printers in India
Expanding its presence in the office printing segment, global printing solutions provider Epson on Monday launched seven new “Monochrome EcoTank” printers priced between Rs 15,000 and Rs 27,000 in India. Intended to help businesses save printing costs, the new line-up of “Monochrome EcoTank” printers are up to 23 times cheaper to print with as compared to mono-laser printers, with an ultra-low printing cost of 12 paise per print, the company said in a statement.
Jul. 1, 2019
[Update: Launch Date Announced] Xiaomi Confirms Redmi 7A India Launch
[Update: 6:15 pm]: Xiaomi had been teasing the launch of its entry-level Redmi 7A in India for the past week. Well, the company has today taken to Twitter to reveal that theRedmi 7A will launch in India on July 4. The Redmi 7A is being marketed with the‘Smart desk ka Smartphone’tagline and is going to be exclusive to Flipkart. This means you would get a huge discount on Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection Plan, which is great.
Jul. 1, 2019
Here’s Why Patanjali’s Kimbho Messaging App is Still on Hold
Yoga guru Ramdev’s dream ‘swadeshi’ messaging app ‘Kimbho’ that aimed to give Facebook-owned WhatsApp a run for its money but was taken down from app stores last year owing to privacy concerns is still ‘on hold’, say company executives. The Kimbho app, launched with much fanfare last year from the house of Patanjali Ayurved, promised features such as chat, multimedia, voice and video calling, video conferencing and collaboration. Kimbho is a Sanskrit word which means “how are you” or “what’s new’.
Jul. 1, 2019
How to Manage Safari Downloads in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13
With iOS 13 and iPadOS, Safari has got some awesome enhancements. And, one of the notable new features that is getting plenty of attention is the full-fledged “Download Manager.” That means you can now efficiently manage Safari downloads on your iPhone and iPad. Depending on where you want to store the data, you will be able to change the location of your Safari download items. What’s more, there is also an option to automatically wipe out the downloaded items.
Jul. 1, 2019
Motorola India Focusing on Online Smartphone Market to Grow Business
A popular player in the affordable and mid-price segment in the country not-so-long ago, Motorola’s phone business has nosedived considerably in the wake of tough competition coming from its Chinese rivals. “Our current focus is to grow the business in online space where we see opportunities. We do not require any specific headcount to grow the business. We operate in dual channel — both offline and online — and we would continue to have a very strong partnership with Flipkart,” Prashanth Mani, Managing Director, Motorola Mobility India, told IANS.
Jul. 1, 2019
OnePlus Accidentally Sends Out Weird Notifications to OnePlus 7 Pro Users
OnePlus’ newest premium users, theOnePlus 7 Proowners were today greeted with the strangest scare as they received a couple of spam notifications out of nowhere. They are gibberish messages with random characters and it created panic among the community until OnePlus decided to clear the air with an official reply. Due to the gibberish nature of these notifications, users immediately took the matter to social media out of the fear of a data hack.
Jul. 1, 2019
Paytm Says It Won’t Charge You Any Transaction Fees on Services
Paytm has moved swiftly to debunk a media report that has been making rounds of the Internet, saying that the payments platform will charge transaction fees on any and all services. Well, Paytm has now taken to itsofficial blogto confirm that they do not charge or levy convenience or transaction fee from customers on using any payment method. The report said that you will have to shell out a convenience fee on everything – be it topping up the wallet, paying bills or school fees and buying cinema tickets using any available digital payment modes.
Jul. 1, 2019
PUBG Lite Beta for PC Confirmed to Arrive in India on July 4
There’s no doubt that Battle Royale is synonymous to PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds (or better known as PUBG) in India, and rightly so. Well, PUBG Mobile’s craze doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon and we’re now getting the much-awaited Lite variant of PUBG PC in India later this week on July 4. PUBG Lite for PC arrived at the beginning of this year as a lightweight and slightly toned down alternative of the original battle royale game.
Jul. 1, 2019
Realme X India Launch Teased; Onion and Garlic Variants Coming as Well
While we all await the launch of the Redmi K20 series in India,there’s another new smartphone launch happening this monththat should have you excited. Well yeah, we’re talking about the Realme X (which was launched in China in May) that has been confirmed to be coming to India really soon. In an official tweet, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth shared a teaser for the Realme X India launch. The poster includes an X symbol with the text ‘Realme X: Coming Soon’to go along with it.
Jul. 1, 2019
Samsung Reportedly Manufacturing Galaxy Fold in India; Launch Imminent
South Korean giant, Samsung may have been the first company to announce an actually foldable folding smartphone – the Galaxy Fold – but just a few weeks prior to its official launch, the companyhad to delay the smartphonebecause multiple review units encounteredcatastrophic display issues. Since then, Samsung has been reassuring people that the Galaxy Fold is still very much alive and will be launched soon, and now, according to information from leakster Ishan Aggarwal obtained byMysmartprice, it seems Samsung has started manufacturing the Galaxy Fold in India.
Jul. 1, 2019
Stadia Chief Phil Harrison Thinks ISPs Will Automatically Increase Data Caps
While there are a lot of questions around Stadia and whether it’ll be successful once it launches this November, one of the big ones is simply the fact that a streaming service that’s streaming 4K HDR games at 60FPS will burn through data in minutes, and in a world with exceedingly limited data caps, that could be a huge problem. However, in aninterview with GameSpot, Stadia chief Phil Harisson, said that he’s not too concerned about data caps imposed by ISPs.
Jul. 1, 2019
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Leaked Online But Here’s Why You Should Stay Away
Ahead of its launch in India this Thursday, the latest Spider-Man movie has reportedly been leaked on various torrent websites and piracy networks. That’s according to NDTV Gadgets, which says copies of‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’was first leaked at around 4pm IST on Sunday before spreading like wildfire across the internet. The movie was launched last week in China, Hong Kong and Japan. The report, however, claims that the initial versions are low-quality‘cam’releases, with poor video and audio quality.
Jun. 30, 2019
This App Brings a Notification LED to the Galaxy S10
As a Galaxy S10 user, I have been really happy with the phone, except for one thing — the damn thing has no notification LED. While I would find that annoying anyway, things are worse with the S10 because Samsung let go of such an amazing opportunity to make a ring light-up around the punch-hole camera to notify users of, well, notifications. Imagine how cool that would’ve been! Alas, what Samsung didn’t give us, we now have, courtesy of Chainfire — yes, the developer behind some incredible apps for both rooted, and non-rooted devices.
Jun. 29, 2019
Facebook to Hire Banking Expert to Run “Libra”
Facebook is looking to hire a seasoned executive to run its digital coin ‘Libra’ project who has the know-how of the complex government and central banking system. According to David Marcus, Facebook’s vice president of messaging products and a key figure behind ‘Libra’ digital currency project, someone with experience in government and central banking would be a great choice to oversee the currency. “We need someone who knows how economies tend to work, who understands how to operate in a very complex, decentralized governance type of environment,” Marcus told The Information on Friday.
Jun. 29, 2019
Apple May Shift Mac Pro Production from US to China
In a move that should surprise no one, but is still surprising because of the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Apple is reportedly considering shifting the production and assembly of its newly launched Mac Pro from the US to China. This move is in stark contrast to other tech companies that are considering moving their manufacturing away from China, and especially considering that Donald Trump has been constantly asking Apple to move the production of its devices back to the United States.
Jun. 29, 2019
Android TV Update for Older-Gen Mi TVs Under Testing; Roll Out Expected Soon
Apart from its popularity in the smartphone segment, Xiaomi has also made a name for itself in the smart TV market in India over the past year or so. The biggest mediator for their success has been the features on offer and the pricing, but the PatchWall UI on the older-gen Mi TVs wasn’t too likable. Well, Xiaomi promised to roll out an Android TV-based update for old smart TVs when itlaunched new Pro modelslast year.
Jun. 29, 2019
Google is Building a Subsea Cable between Europe and South Africa
The Mountain View giant has named the undersea cable “Equiano” after Nigerian writer and abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, and according to Google, it will be the first subsea cable to use optical switching at the fiber level which makes it easier to adjust capacity on the fly. Talking about Equiano, the search giant also claimed that this new cable will be able to carry about 20 times the capacity of the last cable that was built for the region.
Jun. 29, 2019
Huawei Allowed to Conduct Business with US Companies Again
After over a month of the US imposed ban on Huawei that saw the Chinese giant being shunned by almost every major US-based technology giant, President Donald Trump has today announced that US companies will once again be allowed to sell their products to Huawei. This comes in light of the recent trade talks held between the US President Donald Trump, and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jingping. President Trump said that he had come to an agreement with the Chinese president that the US will not raise tariffs on Chinese products, in return for China buying more agricultural products from the United States.
Jun. 29, 2019
Spotify Leaking User Data with Music Labels: Report
Swedish music streaming giant Spotify is reportedly leaking personal information of users who pre-save music on the app with content labels. According to a billboard.com report, users who “pre-save” an upcoming release on their accounts may be sharing more personal data with the act’s label than they know. Music labels on the music streaming app sometimes ask for permission to track user information about their accounts and listening habits, email addresses, recent play history, abilities to manage add and remove library items and create playlists.
Jun. 29, 2019
Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu’s TENAA Listing Reveals Design and Specs
Earlier it was rumored that Xiaomi’s new Mi CC9 series will see the company launch two smartphones – the Mi CC9 and Mi CC9e, but it was recently revealed that a third Mi CC9 smartphone – the Mi CC9 Meitu Edition will also make its debut on July 2 in China. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took to Weibo earlier today to show off not just the packaging of the ‘Little Princess’ (codename for the Mi CC9 Meitu), but a few camera samples as well.
Jun. 28, 2019
Firefox Preview for Android is Here; Promises Faster, More Secure Browsing
Late last year, Mozilla shared its work on including its Gecko web engine into its Android browser – Firefox Focus. The company also shared its progress on separating the Gecko engine to make it a reusable library for creating Android apps that can use the full power of the open web-standards. Fast forward to today, and the company has announced that it’s releasing a new browser, called Firefox Preview on Android – its first Android app that’s fully built on the Gecko engine, and Mozilla Android components.
Jun. 28, 2019
Google Just Randomly Stopped Showing Search Results to Some Users
Google is probably the most visited website in the planet. It’s almost everyone’s home page, it’s Alexa rank is 1, it’s also basically the world’s knowledge database. The website took Search and became such a popular starting point for finding any information online that the word “Google” became a verb. Now imagine waking up one day, and realising that you’re not getting any results when searching on Google, and I meanany results at all.
Jun. 28, 2019
How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Windows 10is a great operating system withplenty of features. It comes with decentmalware protectionand has several security safeguards. However, the lack of sandboxing and abundant use of third-party programs make the OS vulnerable to unidentifiable attacks. In such cases, we have to use Safe mode on Windows 10 to inspect and cleanse our PC from harmful programs. If you are facing a similar situation and want to know how to start Windows 10 in Safe mode, you have come to the right place.
Jun. 28, 2019
HP Launches Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop, Omen X 2S, in India
Dual-screens on laptops are expected to soon become a raging trend. Asus already took everyone by surprise by adding a massive second display to its ZenBook lineup, whereas Intel is dreaming of an innovative dual-screen laptop future. Well, HP today launched its dual-screen Omen X 2S gaming laptop, first shown off at Computex last month, in India. As HP touts, this is the ‘world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop’ to launch in the market.
Jun. 28, 2019
Instagram To Start Showing Ads in the Explore Page
Instagram already shows us amyriad of adsin the feed and Stories, two things that see probably the most volume of engagement on the platform. However, Instagram wants to now start placing ads on the Explore page – the second pane in the app where you go to discover new content. In a conversation withThe Verge, Susan Buckner Rose, Instagram’s Director of Business Product Marketing revealed that they’re quite excited to start showing ads in the Explore section.
Jun. 28, 2019
Jony Ive is Resigning from Apple, Costing the Company $9 Billion in Value
When you think about Apple, or any of its products, one of the most important and widely known person that comes to mind is Jony Ive – Apple’s head of design, the guy who is, in a large part, responsible for designing some of Apple’s most iconic products. Well, today, Apple has announced that Jony Ive is resigning from the company. The Cupertino giant’s Chief Design Officer, Ive is reportedly leaving the company to start his own design firm called LoveFrom, in partnership with another well-known designer Marc Newson.
Jun. 28, 2019
Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition Specs, Features Revealed
Yesterday, Xiaomi confirmed on Weibo that along with theMi CC9smartphone, the company will also be launching a special edition Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition phone on July 2nd, and now, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has given us more information about this Custom Edition phone. In aposton Weibo, Lei Jun showed off a picture of the Mi CC9 Meitu Custom Edition smartphone’s box, and shared some information about the phone as well.
Jun. 28, 2019
New Pixel 4 Leak Reveals Complete Design, New Colour
Google is far out from launching the Pixel 4 – it’s expected to come out in October – but the leaks keep on coming. This year,Google tried a new tactic, by revealing, in part, renders for the Pixel 4 on its official Made by Google Twitter account, and now, we have leaked Pixel 4 renders that show off the phone’s design, including a new color for the phone. The leak comes courtesy ofIndia Shopps, which reportedly got the renders from sources close to the development of the Pixel 4, and they show the Pixel 4 in all its glory, and all the colours that it’ll come with.
Jun. 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Real-Life Images Leaked Online
Samsung’s next Unpacked launch event, where it will unveil the flagship Note 10 series, is expected to be barely a month away. The rumor mill suggests anAugust 7 launch datefor the Galaxy Note 10 and we’ve started to see a number of leaks pour in already. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro were being rumored to be the two upcoming models for the company’s upcoming flagships. Real-life images leaked by Twitter user@Mr_TechTalkTV, however, now change up things and suggest that the bigger and higher-specced Note 10 would be called the Galaxy Note 10+ (you can see the bootloader screen in the image above) and not the Galaxy Note 10 Pro as rumored just a couple of days ago.
Jun. 28, 2019
Snapdragon 730 vs Snapdragon 845: Specifications and Benchmarks
Xiaomi is well-known to adopt the latest Qualcomm chipsets in its range of smartphones and the Redmi K20, whichrecently launchedin China and is coming to India soon, is the world’s first device to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. This is the latest addition to Qualcomm’s mid-range 700-series chipsets and is said to offer us a major punch over its predecessors. We’ve already takenan in-depth lookat the benchmark score of the Snapdragon 730 and this chipset did look really promising, so we decided to now pit it against the Snapdragon 845 to see how they both stack up against each other.
Jun. 28, 2019
Xiaomi Offers a Sneak Peek at Upcoming Mi CC9 Smartphone
Xiaomi just doesn’t know how to sit still and take a deep breath. After the much-awaitedRedmi K20 serieslaunch earlier last month, the Chinese giant is now unveiling a new “Mi CC9 series” in China on July 2. With only a week to go until the launch, Xiaomi has today shared official renders of the device to give us a sneak peek at the Mi CC9. One can clearly see in the image attached below, Mi CC9 will feature an alluring gradient finish and build that makes it look very much like recently launched Huawei phones.
Jun. 28, 2019
You Will Have to Pay Full Price for Stadia Games
Google’s game streaming platform, Google Stadia is all set to launch later this year, with the Stadia Founders’ Edition bundle already having gone on pre-order, and while a few weeks back we got to know more aboutStadia’s pricing and availability, along with thegames that will be available on Stadiaat launch, we now have reports about the pricing for individual games as well, and it doesn’t look all that nice. According to a report by Eurogamer, Stadia users will have to buy individual games on the platform for their full price.
Jun. 27, 2019
Realme Partners with Spider-Man: Far From Home
While we were waiting for Chinese smartphone company, Realme, to launch the Realme X in India, the company was apparently trying to get an Avenger to help them out. Realme’s CEO, Madhav Sheth, took to Twitter a while back to announce that the company has partnered with Spider-Man: Far From Home. The tweet read“We have the youngest avenger on-board. Yes, excited to announce our association with #SpiderManFarFromHome. RT to spread the web.
Jun. 27, 2019
Indian Government Plans WhatsApp-like App for Official Communication
The Indian government is reportedly considering the development of a homegrown chat app, similar to WhatsApp, for official communication. The move comes in light of the ongoing US-Huawei trade tensions which have seen Huawei getting cut-off by major US-based technology companies. The news, firstreportedby ET, comes from two officials ET talked to, and who said“There are strong discussions that for strategic and security reasons, over a period of time, we should have email, messaging-…all sorts of systems, at least for government communication, which doesn’t depend on outside players.
Jun. 27, 2019
iPhones Will Soon be Able to Recognise Dogs and Cats in Images
A new developer oriented feature iniOS 13will enable iPhones to recognise which parts of a picture contains an animal, and label the animals as a cat or a dog. The feature is made possible thanks to a new ‘struct’ introduced in the Vision Framework by Apple, that’s called “VNAnimalDetector” — all this does, basically, is that it recognises the cat or dog in the image, and draws a rectangle around it.
Jun. 27, 2019
Microsoft SwiftKey Might Lose Access to Gmail on July 15, Warns Google
As far as keyboard apps go, Microsoft’sSwiftKeyis probably one of the best ones out there, right alongside Google’s Gboard. However, if you’re a SwiftKey user, you may have received an email from Google about SwiftKey not getting access to Gmail starting July 15. For those of you who don’t use SwiftKey, or didn’t receive the email from Google, it basically told users that SwiftKey’s Gmail access will be revoked from July 15, if the developer didn’t make changes to comply with Google’s new policies.
Jun. 27, 2019
Oppo MeshTalk: Make Calls or Send Texts Without Wi-Fi or Cellular Connectivity
MeshTalk protocol, described as a proprietary decentralized communications technology, allows the transmission of texts, voice messages, and real-time voice calls in a range of 3kms without the need for external connections. Oppo’s customized the communication chipset inside your smartphone to make it possible for the same to communicate over longer distances while still being pretty power efficient. As for how it works, Oppo explains in a press statement that MeshTalk works using the creation of an ad-hoc local area network (LAN) to establish a communication means in between any and all Oppo devices that are in signal range of one another.
Jun. 27, 2019
YouTube Hands Over Control of Tweaking Video Recommendations to Users
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would know that YouTube has recently been under fire for serving harmful content and recommendations. The video platform is now said to be facing challenges in keeping the content in check, however, that could change very soon. YouTube has revealed that it’s making a couple of important changes to how content is served to its users. As per anofficial blog post, YouTube is putting you in the driver seat and you’re now the decision maker for what type of content you want to see on the homepage and Up Next suggestions that show up while playing a video.
Jun. 27, 2019
This is How Oppo’s Under-screen Camera Works (with Camera Sample)
Oppo had been teasing itsunder-screen selfie camera technologyfor the past couple of weeks. It showed off a video recording where the lens was hidden under the screen and wasn’t visible when the screen was in use but activated on opening the camera app. We today saw Oppo officially unveil the under-screen camera (USC) technology and explain how it managed to make this a reality. Oppo is calling it theUSC (under-screen camera) technology, as I’ve mentioned it above and it’s a really apt name for the same.
Jun. 27, 2019
Track This: An Ingenious Way to Fool Advertisers and Market Firefox Browser
If you actively keep an eye on all recent developments in the world of tech, then you’d have crossed paths withThe Washington Post’s storyabout Chrome being compared to spyware in the recent days. Well, Firefox is jumping into the scene to not only mock all online advertisers and prove Chrome’s persistent ad-tracking practices but also make a case for Firefox browser adoption by all. Mozilla, the non-profit organization behind Firefox browser, hasreleased a tool called Track THISto show everyone why ad protection is important.
Jun. 27, 2019
WhatsApp Payments to Go Official in India Really Soon: Report
If you’ve been keeping tabs on WhatsApp Payments rollout in India, then you would know that its official rollout to all userswas held backdue to data localization. Well, it looks like WhatsApp has finally figured out the logistics for the same and is now gearing up to debut WhatsApp Payments officially. The launch of UPI-based WhatsApp Payments is delayed because the Indian government demanded the messaging giant tostore all payments-related datawithin the country to comply with NPCI guidelines.
Jun. 27, 2019
YouTube Music can Now Automatically Download up to 500 Songs for You
If you’ve used YouTube Music, you are probably aware of the service’s incredibly useful “Offline Mixtape” feature that automatically downloads a user-specified number of songs based on the kind of music you like and listen to the most on the service, and now, YouTube Music is improving upon this with a new feature called ‘Smart Downloads.’ With Smart Downloads, YouTube Music will now not only create an Offline Mixtape for you based on the songs you like listening to, but it will also download songs you’ve liked, and other playlists that you frequently listen to.
Jun. 27, 2019
You Can Now Auto-Delete Your Google Location History and Activity Data
If you’re a privacy enthusiast and are worried that Google may be storing your location data (where you’ve been or where you’re going next) and utilizing it to track you. Well, Google wants to reassure you that it isn’t doing that and hand over the control of your location data to you. As per anofficial blog post, it’s finally following through on a promise to let users auto-delete location history on both Android and iOS, starting today.
Jun. 27, 2019
Canon Pixma G3010 Review: An Affordable, Feature Rich Ink Tank Printer
Design and Build The buttons are all arranged on the right side of the printer, which is also where you’ll find the LCD display. Not a lot can be said about these buttons, other than the fact that they get the job done. Personally, I didn’t find myself using the buttons all that much, since almost everything on this printer can be done using a smartphone (more on that later), but the times when I did use the buttons (mostly to turn the printer on or off), thebuttons felt tactile, and definitely well built.
Jun. 27, 2019
WhatsApp Status Can Now Be Shared to Facebook Stories And Other Apps
You can currently share WhatsApp Status only with other users on the messaging app. It doesn’t allow you to send across the Status to any other platform, but that changes with the latest WhatsApp beta update. The app has nowgained the abilityto share WhatsApp Status directly to your Facebook Story and other apps. Facebook is said to be integrating its messaging apps under a single umbrella, however, before that it’s adding the ability tocross-share new Storiesto all of its platforms.
Jun. 26, 2019
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 10
Windows 10is a great operating system for beginners and professionals alike. For quite some time, Microsoft has been improving the overall experience onWindows 10 with new featuresanduseful apps. One of the best improvements Microsoft brought with Windows 10 was the revamped screenshot tool. Users were asking for an advanced screenshot and annotation tool for a long time and Microsoft did deliver it. In this article, I will take you through all the new and old ways to take a screenshot on Windows 10.
Jun. 26, 2019
Huawei Ready To Sign “No Back Door” Pact With India to Put Spying Fears To Rest
Huawei’s troubles with the United States don’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon and the US-China trade war is only further straining the company’s relationship with tech giants and other countries. Well, Huawei is now looking to patch things with India and is offering to sign a “no back door” pact with the government to lay spying fears to rest. Huawei is leading the charge to improve its relations with the Indian government with the aforementioned step, especially since the US is pressurising all of its allies to ban Huawei and their equipment from 5G networks.
Jun. 26, 2019
LG W Series With Waterdrop Notch, Triple Cameras Launched in India
The budget smartphone market in India has undergone substantial changes over the past year. Chinese phone makers have captured a substantial chunk of the market, but now, South Korean giant LG has stepped back into the game with its new affordable W-series to make a splash in the budget smartphone segment. LG has launched the W-series of phones , the W10, the W20, and the W30 Pro, in India. With the tagline ‘For the Win,’ the LG W-series of budget smartphone aim to provide users trendy smartphones with gradient finishes, waterdrop notches, and triple cameras.
Jun. 26, 2019
Snapdragon 855 Becomes First Mobile SoC to Receive Smart Card Equivalent Security Certification
Qualcomm recently announced a new Secure Processing Unit as part of the Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform, and the company hasnow announcedthat this on-die secure element has received the Common Criteria EAL-4+ security certification, which is the gold standard for smart card hardware security assurance and testing. With this new certification, the Snapdragon 855 haas become the world’s first mobile SoC to achieve such high levels of security assurance. Qualcomm’s Senior Director of Product Management, Jesse Seed said,“Completing the EAL-4+ security certification is a major milestone in our journey to bring smart card levels of security to our Snapdragon customers and users.
Jun. 26, 2019
Vivo Shows Off IQOO 5G Phone, AR Glasses, and 120W Super FlashCharge at MWC Shanghai 2019
Vivo IQOO 5G Phone Well, Vivo has tried keeping its 5G smartphone’s profile pretty sleek and thin by using a new 3D stacking design inside. This helps free up space for other hardware features but also doesn’t affect 5G connectivity or make the phone bulky. We can expect to see Vivo IQOO 5G being officially launched to the public in the next three months. The Chinese giant alsoshowed off its Vivo AR Glassat the MWC Shanghai event.
Jun. 26, 2019
We are Not Listening to Your Conversations: Instagram Head
Ever get the feeling that apps like Instagram and Facebook are constantly listening in on our conversations, tailoring ads and content based on information that we never shared with them? We’ve all been there, but Instagram’s CEO Adam Mosseri really wants users to know that Instagram does no such thing. In an interview with CBS News, the Instagram head said that a lot of people have this question about why they see ads on the platform that they hadn’t searched for.
Jun. 26, 2019
WhatsApp to Soon Make It Possible to Hide Muted Status Updates
WhatsApp is known toregularly add nifty new featuresto its messaging app to better the user experience. There hasn’t been a ton of new additions, of recent, but theWhatsApp Status could soon get a new featurethat will make the Stories-like pane clutter-free and usable for many. If you know your way around WhatsApp, you would know that you can long-press on any status update and choose to mute it. This will make the story of that contact appear in a grayed-out state under a new ‘muted updates’ section as opposed to the recent updates section.
Jun. 25, 2019
Xiaomi’s Mi CC9 Series To Launch on 2nd July; Here’s What We Know So Far
Earlier last week, Xiaomiannouncedits new youth-centric smartphone series CC building on its acquisition of selfie phone brand Meitu. It explained what the new brand meant to them and that Mi CC9 will be their first series to debut under the brand. Well, Xiaomi has today spilled the beans to reveal that the first Mi CC series launches in Beijing, China on July 2. The CC brand name means Colorful & Creative and has been designed by the youngest team at the company, made up of art professionals.
Jun. 25, 2019
Hyundai Starts Work on Its Pure Electric Platform; First Prototype Expected Later This Year
While you can find almost everyone gushing over Tesla for building out the electric car ecosystem, other car manufacturers are now also rushing to join the party. Hyundai is already active in the electric vehicle segment and the Ioniq and Kona (coming to India soon) both are doing well in the market. However, they are built on Hyundai’s existing platform and the carmaker plans to change that by the end of this year.
Jun. 25, 2019
iOS 13 Dark Mode vs Android Q Dark Mode
Every year we get new versions of iOS and Android — two of the world’s most popular mobile operating systems, and every year, we get busy discussing features that iOS doesn’t have but Android does, and vice-versa. However, this year, both Android (with Android Q beta) and iOS (with iOS 13 beta) have finally offered a native dark mode. It’s surprising because people have been asking for a dark mode for ages.
Jun. 25, 2019
iOS 13 Public Beta is Now Available
While iOS 13 was available to developers for testing on their devices, the Cupertino giant has now released the Public Beta for iOS 13, so anyone with a compatible iPhone can install iOS 13 and take it for a spin to check out new features, and provide the company with feedback about any bugs they encounter. iOS 13 Features iOS 13 brings in tow a bunch of new features to iPhones, and the 7th-gen iPod Touch:
Jun. 25, 2019
LIKE App Rebrands to Likee: Redefining the Short Video Content Platform
The popular social media platform LIKE which allows users to produce and share small videos with their followers has rebranded itself as Likee. This rebranding is not just for the namesake. BIGO, a Singapore-based company which is the parent company of Likee, is set to transform the app and provide more features and beautiful and functional UI to its users and creators. The company has transformed the app to add more features and functions and bring more diverse, valuable, and entertaining content.
Jun. 25, 2019
macOS Catalina Public Beta is Now Available
AtWWDCearlier this month, Apple announced the next iteration of its desktop operating system —macOS 10.15 Catalina— with new features, an automatic dark mode, project catalyst, improved and redesigned apps, and more. However, up until now, macOS Catalina was only available as a developer beta to registered developers. Now, finally, Apple has released the public beta for macOS 10.15 so anyone with an Apple ID and a compatible Mac can install it on their system.
Jun. 25, 2019
Oppo’s First-Gen Under-Display Selfie Camera Sacrifices on Image Quality
Oppo VP Brain Shentook to Weibotoday to share his initial impressions of the under-display camera, saying thatone shouldn’t expect the best imaging qualityfrom Oppo’s technology right now. It isn’t able to offer the same lossless quality as the non-under-screen selfie cameras, to which he also joked about wiping the screen to get an improved image quality (LOL). You can check out his complete statement, translated from Chinese to English, for your convenience:
Jun. 25, 2019
12 Cool Gmail Tricks You Did Not Know About (2019)
Google’s Gmail needs no introduction. It is the most used email service on the planet and there are a number of reasons for that. It brings a simple yet appealing interface, there are plethora of extensions that improve Gmail’s functionality and it packs in a lot of features. In fact, Gmail packs in a lot more than what meets the eye. Yes, there are certain great Gmail tricks that not many people are aware of.
Jun. 25, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e Launched in India; Prices Start at Rs. 2,590
Back in February this year, when Samsung launched theGalaxy S10line up of flagships, it also launched a bunch of fitness oriented wearables — the Galaxy Fit, and the Galaxy Fit e, and today, the company has finally launched them in India. The Galaxy Fit and the Galaxy Fit e are fitness trackers that come with a bunch of essential features, and are focused at two different price brackets in the Indian wearables market; the Galaxy Fit will try and compete at the higher end of the the fitness tracker market in India, while the Fit e will basically be competing against hugely popular trackers like the Mi Band 3, Honor Band 4, and soon, the Mi Band 4 as well.
Jun. 25, 2019
The Best Time to Post on Instagram to Increase Engagement
Instagram has become one of the largestsocial media platformsin the world. Currently, it has one billion monthly active users which is itself an astounding number. No wonder all the companies, influencers, and celebs are flocking to Instagram. The huge user statistics of Instagram makes it a paradise for marketers. However, that also means that it’s pretty to easy for your posts to get lost in the sea of posts which are being uploaded every second.
Jun. 25, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Mi Beard Trimmer in India at Rs. 1,199
Xiaomi already has an established a presence in the smartphone, TV, and IoT segment in India, but it’s now stepping foot into the personal grooming category as well. Xiaomi has todaylaunched the Mi Beard Trimmer for Rs 1,199 in India, after teasing it over the past week. It comes as the first launch under the company’s5th-anniversary celebration. The Mi Beard Trimmer has a pretty neat and minimal aesthetic, along with a matte black finish, as you can see in the images below.
Jun. 25, 2019
Xiaomi Teases All New Products It Will Launch in Coming Weeks
Xiaomi is going to turn five in India next month and it’s celebrating the occasion with the‘Mi Turns 5’festival, launching new products each week and offering discounts on existing products. The company today made official its Mi Beard Trimmer, its first new product that it had been easing for a week now and gave us a look at what other products it will unveil in the coming weeks. The Chinese giant todayupdated its India websiteto kick-off the “Mi Turns 5” festival.
Jun. 25, 2019
Realme is Teasing a 64MP Camera Phone
Realme Mobiles has been launching some pretty impressive smartphones of late. Phones like theRealme 3 Pro, and the Realme X are definitely pretty impressive smartphones, but if you were thinking that Realme would settle for that, well, you’d be wrong. The company has already started teasing its next smartphone, and apparently, it will come with a 64MP primary sensor. Yeah, you read that right, while companies are putting 48MP sensors into their phones, Realme decided to one-up them all with the world’s first 64MP camera phone.
Jun. 24, 2019
16-inch MacBook Pro Could be Coming this September
Apple has long been rumoured to be releasing a larger MacBook Pro for people who need a bigger screen, but with all the portability that the MacBook Pro offers, and while the Cupertino giant has so far not made any such announcements, a new report now suggests that the bigger MacBook Pro might finally be coming this September. The report comes from analyst Jeff Lin from the research firm IHS Markit.
Jun. 24, 2019
Blaupunkt BTW-01 True Wireless Earbuds Review: Good, but Difficult to Recommend
Design and Build I’m not sure why Blaupunkt would go for a case that gives off a distinctly less-than-premium feeling to these earphones, especially when the case is the first point of contact that a user will have with these earphones. The fact that the case is cheaply made and leaves a bad first impression, is even more troubling because the earbuds themselves are actually built pretty well. They don’t feel flimsy or cheap, even though they’re made of plastic, and the design elements chosen by Blaupunkt are great, especially the ring surrounding the touchpad on each of the earbuds, which just lends them a subtle amount of bling, without being overdone.
Jun. 24, 2019
Here’s Your First Look at Oppo’s Under-Screen Selfie Camera Smartphone
Oppo took to its official Weibo channel today to share a teaser video for its under-display camera prototype. It’s a short 15-second video that cycles from Oppo’s older-gen phones featuring massive bezels, a rotating camera (the Oppo N3), a notch, pop-up camera, and more. Finally, the teaser promo ends with a reveal of the upcoming prototype and it looks just awesome. You can check out the teaser video below (pulled from Weibo) to see that the prototype smartphone that Oppo will show off isgoing to be almost bezel-less.
Jun. 24, 2019
How to Defrag Windows 10 in 2020 (A Complete Guide)
Windows 10 is the most popular desktop OS in the world right now and Microsoft is continuing to improve it. However, there is a growing perception among users that Windows is not on par with other operating systems and the performance deteriorates over time. It’s true to some extent as it does have some underlying issues like disk fragmentation, BSOD, and various other Windows-specific problems. In this article, I will discuss the problem of fragmentation and share some easy steps to defragWindows 10 to make it faster.
Jun. 24, 2019
Instagram Is Working on a New Stop-Motion Story Mode
Instagram Stories is possibly the most common way of sharing your daily life and likings with the world. We get a number of inspired options including boomerang, focus, rewind, and more to record and share the Stories. There’s filters and stickers in the mix too. But, Instagram Stories is getting a new stop-motion camera mode really soon and we can’t be more excited. As revealed by well-known app researcher and unreleased feature tipster Jane Manchun Wongon Twitter, Instagram is working on this crazy stop-motion camera mode that will help up your Stories game.
Jun. 24, 2019
Mi Band 4 Global Shipments Cross 1 Million Mark in Just 8 Days
Xiaomi has tasted a ton of success with its Mi Band fitness wearables. Its market share seems to be growing at a steady pace with each Mi Band iteration, as per an IDC report from earlier this year. Well, the Mi Band 4launcheda couple of weeks ago in China and went on sale just last week, but it has achieved a significant feat in the short amount of time. As per a tweet from Xiaomi’s Director of Product Management, Donovan Sung,global shipments for Xiaomi’s newest fitness band have already crossed the 1 millionunits mark in just 8 days.
Jun. 24, 2019
Microsoft Bans Slack, Google Docs, AWS for Its Employees
Microsoft has banned its employees from using Slack Free, Slack Standard, and Slack Plus, and is discouraging them from using services like Google Docs, and even AWS. Thereportcomes from The Verge, which cites the company’s reasoning for banning Slack as“Slack Free, Slack Standard and Slack Plus versions do not provide required controls to properly protect Microsoft Intellectual Property (IP)” Microsoft did accept that Slack Enterprise Grid version does in fact provide the security controls to protect the company’s Intellectual Property, but asked its employees to not use a competing service for company business.
Jun. 24, 2019
OnePlus TV Might Soon Launch in India
However, if you’ve been waiting for the OnePlus TV, a new leak might rekindle your hopes to see the TV this year itself. According to leakster Ishan Aggarwal, the Chinese company might be planning to launch the OnePlus TV in India very soon. In histweet, he said,“Have some good news for you all: The OnePlus TV is not very far away, at least according to one source. The launch might be soon, so stay tuned.
Jun. 24, 2019
Raspberry Pi 4 Announced with Support for Dual 4K 60Hz Displays, Up to 4GB RAM
The Raspberry Pi is one of the most commonly used, and widely known, computer on a board that tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts have relied on, and used, for years for some incredible projects, and now, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the latest RPi board that users can buy — the Raspberry Pi 4, and it comes with some major upgrades. For one, the Raspberry Pi 4 will allow customers to choose from three different RAM configurations, so they can get an RPi that suits their needs — the Raspberry Pi 4 comes in 1GB, 2GGB, and 4GB RAM variants.
Jun. 23, 2019
PhonePe 2nd Most Downloaded Finance App in May
In a sign that people in India are fast adopting digital payments methods, a new study has found that PhonePe, a Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based app, was the second most downloaded app in the world in the finance category in May after Google Pay. The UPI platform was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Even in case of Google Pay, 99.9 per cent of its nine million installs in the month occurred in India, according to mobile app intelligence firm Sensor Tower.
Jun. 23, 2019
Indian PC Gaming Market Set to Explode: HP
Gaming has lately come of age in India – breaking the social tolerance barrier – and once you experience it on smartphones, you will crave a bigger screen experience with top-of-the-line specifications. The game changer, however, will be to create an entirely new ecosystem along with nurturing developers to create more local games – and not those Chinese ones – and the PC and printer major HP is bullish to redefine the experience for the millennials with its PC gaming portfolio.
Jun. 23, 2019
US Doctor Detects Deadly Heart Condition with Apple Watch
When Apple launched the Apple Watch series 4 last year, it spent quite a lot of time explaining how the brand new ECG function has been trained to be very good at detecting conditions such as Atrial Fibrillation, among other heart-related problems. Since then, there have been a number of news articles about the Apple Watch saving people’s lives by notifying them about irregular heart beats, among other things, and now, in a first, a US doctor saved a person’s life thanks to the Apple Watch Series 4’s ECG functionality.
Jun. 23, 2019
Redmi K20 Pro Camera Samples: Daylight, Lowlight, Selfies and Portraits
The Redmi K20 series is coming to India next month and we know you’re eagerly waiting on its launch, which will be part of Xiaomi’s5th-anniversary celebration. While we went ahead andbenchmarked the Snapdragon 730-powered Redmi K20 earlier this week, we now decided to pull out the big guns – the Redmi K20 Pro to give you a look at one of its most appealing features. The cameras. Redmi K20 Pro Camera Specs
Jun. 22, 2019
Xiaomi India to Celebrate 5th Anniversary with 5 Weeks of Surprise Announcements
Xiaomi is turning five years old in India next month and the company isn’t shying away from celebrating this occasion with, of course, its dedicated fan base. The company has taken to Twitter to announce a 5-week celebration that will see them unveil some new products, discount offers, and a lot more each week. This means five Xiaomi product-related announcements are coming really soon and we think you can guess 3 of them right away.
Jun. 22, 2019
Apple to Use OLED Screens in Future MacBooks and iPads
Apple partnered with Samsung to produce flexible OLED screens for its iPhones, startingwith the iPhone Xa couple of years ago. Well, this partnership hasn’t really been going great because of weak iPhone sales. Thus, it is now rumored that Apple plans to use high-end OLED panels in its other devices such as the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro to avoid penalty. The two tech giants, Apple and Samsung Display, hadsigned a contract for a certain number of OLED screensbeing used in iPhones.
Jun. 22, 2019
FedEx Denies Delivery of Huawei P30 Pro in the US
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you would’ve heard that Huawei is facing areally tough timeright now because of the US trade ban. A number of tech giants including the likes of Google, ARM, and others have halted their partnership with Huawei. However, the weirdest response towards the US-China trade ban comes from courier giant FedEx, who denied the delivery of a Huawei P30 Pro to the United States.
Jun. 22, 2019
Huawei Announces New 7nm Kirin 810 Chipset for Mid-Range Smartphones
Alongside its newest Nova 5 lineup, Huawei has today also announced its latest mid-range chipset – the HiSilicon Kirin 810. It’s the world’s first mid-range chipset based on the 7nm node architecture, which is the same as the Chinese giant’s flagshipKirin 980SoC, and is baked into the Nova 5 launched today. The Kirin 810 is an octa-core chipset, whichuses a big.LITTLE architecture, and packs 2 Cortex-A76 performance cores, clocked at 2.
Jun. 22, 2019
India to Build IMEI Database to Help Track Lost Phones
With the number of mobile phones users in the country growing at a rapid pace, India’s Telecom Ministry is now looking at ways to curb theft and cloning of devices. And well, it could soon become really easy for users to track or block their lost/stolen mobiles simply with a phone call. As per a report inThe Indian Express, the Department of Telecom (DoT) is readying the much-awaited and one-of-a-kind ‘Central Equipment Identity Register’ (CEIR) for rollout really soon.
Jun. 22, 2019
LG’s Budget W10 Smartphone to Launch on June 26 in India
LG hasn’t really made a mark in the budding Indian smartphone market. However, the company now wants a piece of the Indian market, and it plans to do so with the new W series. The company, along with Amazon, has been teasing a new W series of budget smartphones, aimed specially at the Indian market. Reportedly, the LG W10 is going to be first smartphone in this new W series of phones and according to a leaked invite, the LG W10 is all set to be unveiled on June 26 in India.
Jun. 22, 2019
Pulseway: A Portable Remote Monitoring and Management Software
Why Pulseway? It’s a real struggle for IT professional when it comes to network management. There are too many variables and too little helping hands to ease the pain of network management. This is where Pulseway comes in. Pulseway empowers IT pros to monitor and manage IT infrastructure without breaking a sweat. Pulseway allows IT teams to be mobile-first. The Pulseway mobile appallows teams to remotely monitor and manage IT systems on-the-go.
Jun. 22, 2019
12 Cool Firefox Hidden Settings You Should Check Out in 2019
Firefox, just like Chrome, also lets you tweak some hidden settings to fiddle with the experimental features that are available in the browser. By tweaking these settings, you can enjoy a better browsing experience. It’s easy to get lost in the sea of experimental settings in Firefox and not all are meant to be played by anyone other than the developers. This is why we’ve listed out 12 Cool Firefox Hidden Settings for users to try out.
Jun. 21, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Might Come with a Triple Aperture Camera
Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Note 10 and following reports that the phone might feature a sound-on-display technology in order to remove the earpiece, it now looks like the Note 10 will also get a camera upgrade. According to a tweet by IceUniverse, Samsung engineers are saying that the Note 10 will come with a three-stage variable aperture — an improvement over the dual-aperture camera found in the Galaxy S10 that was launched earlier this year.
Jun. 21, 2019
Gmail for Android is Getting a Dark Mode
Yeah, Gmail for Android is getting a dark mode, but so far, it’s the definition of half-baked. For starters, itonly appears in the app’s settings, and even then it decides whether to show up or not on its own —there’s no toggleto enable or disable it so far. It’s also clearly a work in progress, because even when the app goes into dark mode, thetext on the main settings screen remains black, which is definitely not what you’d want.
Jun. 21, 2019
Google will No Longer Make Tablets; Focus on Laptops Instead
After the underwhelming response, and frankly, poor reviews that Google’s Chrome OS powered Pixel Slate tablet received post its launch, Google has finally given up on making tablets. This is according toBusiness Insider, to whom a Google spokesperson said that the company will not be making tablets any more and will focus on the laptop form factor instead. However, the spokesperson did say that the company will continue to support the Pixel Slate, so if you bought one, you will continue receiving security and system updates.
Jun. 21, 2019
Huawei Nova 5, Nova 5 Pro, and Nova 5i Launched in China; Starting at 1,999 Yuan
Though Huawei is struggling to make leeway in itsstrenuous relationshipwith the United States, the Chinese giant isn’t slowing down its smartphone release timeline. Huawei has today taken the wraps off its much-rumored Nova 5 series, which includes a trio of new devices, all with different Kirin chipsets and quad-camera setups. Price and Availability Huawei has unveiled a trio of devices in its Nova 5 series, starting at a price tag of 1,999 yuan (roughly Rs 20,250) for the base variant of the Nova 5i.
Jun. 21, 2019
Realme 2 Pro Finally Gets Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 Update
Chinese phone maker Realme has become one of the key budget smartphone players in India, taking on the popular Redmi lineup, over the past year. The company already has over 10 devices in its portfolio and one of its most popular devices from earlier this year,the Realme 2 Pro, has finally secured the Android 9 Pie and ColorOS 6 update today. If you’ve been keeping track, you would know that Realme fans have been pestering the company for the Android 9 Pie update for months.
Jun. 21, 2019
Record Your Yoga Session with Apple Watch and Get Rewards
Apple periodically holds Activity Challenges with unique rewards for its users, and according to reports, this time around the Cupertino giant has an Activity Challenge for the International Day of Yoga — a first for the company. Apple customers will be able to complete the challenge and earn the rewards by recording 15 minutes or more of Yoga workouts to the Health app via any app that records Yoga workouts to the Apple Health app.
Jun. 21, 2019
Vivo AR Glasses To Be Shown Off At MWC Shanghai 2019
We already know Vivo will show off its120W Super FlashCharge tech, but that’s not all. Vivo today again took to Weibo to reveal that it will alsounveil its first AR glasses at MWC Shanghai event. Yeah, we will bear witness the launch of Vivo AR (augmented reality) glasses – the latest innovation to come from one of the most innovative phone makers right now. Vivo hasn’t revealed much of anything about its AR glasses, except for that they will offer usersa large screenwith a 110-inch viewing experience in 3D.
Jun. 21, 2019
Xiaomi Announces New CC Smartphone Series to Target Youth
Of recent, Xiaomi has been diversifying its smartphone portfolio instead of cluttering all devices that it launches the Mi brand. We already have the budget-centric Redmi brand, which was recently spun off into a separate entity, but Xiaomi is now finally putting theMeitu acquisitionfrom last year to good use. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun todaytook to Weiboto take the wraps offXiaomi’s latest endeavor, which is the CC series. Everyone was expecting to see a new flip camera phone launch (more on this below) but Jun shed light on the meaning of CC and what their company is doing.
Jun. 20, 2019
PUBG Lite India Pre-registrations are Now Live
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, popularly known as PUBG is one of the most popular games in the world right now, with a massive player-base and competitive tournaments with prize pools in the millions. Earlier this year, in January, PUBG started testing a new variant of the game — PUBG Lite — designed to work on low-end hardware. While the game was region-locked to Thailand in the beginning, if you’ve been waiting for it to arrive in India, your wait is almost over.
Jun. 20, 2019
10 Cool Minecraft Maps to Enhance Your Gameplay in 2019
Minecraft is one of the most popular and highly played games because it lets you do almost anything in the virtual game world. You can create different maps based on different games inside this amazing game of block-y visuals. Minecraft offers a ton of maps that add a unique factor to your game. You can use these maps to enjoy different gameplay elements in the game. not only that specific Minecraft maps are designed to enhance your Mincraft skills thereby improving your gameplay.
Jun. 20, 2019
Amazon’s Kindle Oasis 2019 with a New Display Technology Launched
So, with the new Kindle Oasis, users will be able to change the color temperature of the display according to what time of the day it is. This should be especially handy at night, when users want a display that is warmer and less harsh, for a better reading experience. Like the similar feature on smartphones, you will be able to set the display on the Kindle Oasis to automatically change the color temperature based on the time of the day.
Jun. 20, 2019
Google Duo’s New Cricket Effects Let You Cheer for Team India
The ICC Cricket World Cup is on, and it looks like Google has decided to go all in on cashing on the world cup vibe in India. After bringing a World Cup exclusive feature in Google Pay (Tez) in India, the company has now also brought new World Cup exclusive features to Google Duo as well. When you launch Google Duo, you’ll now see a ‘Cricket effects’ button floating right on top.
Jun. 20, 2019
Here’s How Asus 6z’s Cool Panorama Feature Works (with Camera Samples)
Asus has launched its brand new flagship, the Asus 6z, in India, at an event held in New Delhi today. The new phone comes with a bunch of exciting specs and features, including the latest Snapdragon 855 processor, and a completely bezel-less display without any notch or punch-hole marring the immersive-feeling of staring at the phone. This, Asus achieved with its rotating camera tech which makes the rear camera flip up to become the front camera when needed.
Jun. 20, 2019
Motorola One Vision with 21:9 Punch-hole Display, Exynos Chipset Launched in India
In the uber-competitive budget segment of India, dominated by Chinese phone makers like Xiaomi and Realme, Motorola has been struggling to find a strong foothold for the past few months. TheMotorola One Powermay have been one of the only devices in the company’s catalog to gain mass acceptance last year. Hence, Motorola is today expanding its popular One-series with thelaunch of the Motorola One Vision in Indiaand it features a lot of firsts for the company.
Jun. 20, 2019
Vivo to Showcase 120W Ultra Fast Charging at MWC 2019 Shanghai
Fast charging has changed a lot in the last year or so. From 15W,18W or even 20W fast charging, we have moved on to 40W, 50W, 55W fast chargers but the smartphone makers aren’t stopping anytime soon. Xiaomi recently revealed that it’s working ona 100W fast charging solutionand now, Vivo has announced that it is going to showcase its “Super FlashCharge 120W” technology at MWC Shanghai this year, which starts on June 26.
Jun. 20, 2019
Poco F1 Confirmed to Get Android Q, Dark Mode with MIUI 11
ThePoco F1was one of the best value for money smartphones of last year, and it’s still one of the best phones available in the market. While a lot of that can be attributed to its aggressive pricing, the fact that Poco has been constantly pushing out updates and new features to the phone over the last year has been a major contributing factor as well; and now, it has been confirmed that the Poco F1 will get the MIUI 11 update too.
Jun. 20, 2019
10 Best Email Apps For Android You Can Use in 2019
The importance and usefulness of emails haven’t gone down over the years. It has been around since the dawn of the Internet and since they are not going anywhere for the near future, why not utilize the best services available out there to manage them better. The stock Gmail app for Android is good enough for casual users, but it does not pack the functionality which can ease the workload of pro users.
Jun. 20, 2019
Oppo to Show Off its First Under-Display Camera Smartphone on June 26
We’re certain of Oppo’s intention to show off its prototype smartphone hosting an under-display selfie camera. It’s because of the teaser attached below, which shows off your circularlight ring up-top around where the camera would be placed under the screen –similar to what we’ve seen in the video clip released before (screenshot seen above). Phone makers have been trying to push the bezels to the tee to offer a full-screen bezel-less experience to users, kicking out the selfie camera from the front to pop-up cameras and flip-out modules.
Jun. 19, 2019
watchOS 6 will Allow Built-in Apps to be Deleted from the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch may be the best selling smartwatch in the world but one of the things it was missing so far was the ability to delete watch-only apps that were pre-installed on it. While users could easily uninstall third party apps from the Apple Watch, and even remove some of the official Apple ones by simply uninstalling them from their iPhones, but watch-only apps like Radio were not uninstallable on the Apple Watch.
Jun. 19, 2019
Asus 6z With Flip Camera, Snapdragon 855 Launched in India for Rs. 31,999
AsusZenFone 5Ztackled OnePlus with a striking design and aggressive pricing last year and it was a massive success for Asus in India. Well, it has given Asus the confidence to return with another flagship that offers users the most value for money, along with some crazy innovation in tow. Meet the Asus 6z (minus the ZenFone branding, thanks to Delhi High Court), which now offers an almost bezel-less display, flagship internals, a massive battery, and a flip camera module to compensate for the lack of a selfie lens.
Jun. 19, 2019
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Will Launch Globally on June 21
“Yer a wizard, Harry”, or at least you can pretend to be really soon, thanks to the new Harry Potter AR game titled “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite”. Developed by Niantic Labs and Warner Bros. Games, and published under the Portkey Games label, the new Harry Potter AR game finally has a launch date for its global roll out. According to a tweet by the official Harry Potter: Wizards Unite handle, the global roll out of the game begins, not on September 1 (thankfully, although how cool would that be!
Jun. 19, 2019
Here are All the Xiaomi Phones that will Get Android Q
If there is one thing I don’t love about the state of Android devices, it’s the simple fact that Android updates across OEMs are a mess and unless you’re using a Pixel, you can barely be sure about when you might actually receive a new version of Android on your phone, or even if you ever will. Well, Xiaomi is answering both of those concerns. In a post on the officialMIUI forums, the Chinese giant has announced the list of phones that will be getting the Android Q update along with the expected time-frame for the same.
Jun. 19, 2019
Redmi K20 Snapdragon 730 Benchmarks and Performance Test
Xiaomi strives to stay a step ahead of its competitors while keeping its prices honest and is mostly the first one to adopt new chipsets which land in the market. In line with the same, theRedmi K20is the first smartphone to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 chipset. Well, we recently visited Xiaomi’s flagship ‘Mi Store’ in Shenzhen, China and have got our hands on the Redmi K20 series that’s expected to launch in India early next month.
Jun. 18, 2019
Apple Will Launch a 5G iPhone in 2020: Ming-Chi Kuo
Famed Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo is by far the most trusted source of Apple leaks and information, and today, he has come out with a new research note, obtained by MacRumors, where he mentions the future of the iPhone and when we can expect Apple to finally make the switch to 5G enabled smartphones.
Jun. 18, 2019
Facebook Announces Its Cryptocurrency “Libra”
For quite some time now, we’ve been gettingrumorsandreportsof Facebook launching its very own cryptocurrency with reports of the company hiring experts, and more. Now, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken to, well, Facebook, to announce the new currency that the company has been working on. In his long, and explanatory post about the currency, called Libra, Mark outlines quite a lot about how the currency would work, what the company aims to do with it, and of course, he takes quite some time reassuring people that it’ll be private, and their data won’t be shared with Facebook, but let’s break it down step by step.
Jun. 18, 2019
Gboard 8.4 Brings Reorganized Symbols Emoji, Prepares to Remove GIF Camera, and More
Google’s in-house keyboard app that comes pre-installed on a bunch of Android smartphones is quite clearly one of the best Android keyboards out there, and it doesn’t seem like Google is close to being done with adding new features and improving the keyboard even more. In a new beta update to Gboard, which bumps up the version number to 8.4, the company has made a bunch of changes to the app, including some that haven’t actually shown up yet, but were uncovered by9to5Googlein their APKInsight of the latest beta.
Jun. 18, 2019
Huawei Laptops are Back on the Microsoft Store
Last month, when the US imposed a ban on Huawei, the company saw a lot of US technology giants backing out of conducting business with them. Among them was Microsoft, which removed Huawei’s MateBook-line of laptops from the official Microsoft store. While Huawei is still dealing with the repercussions of its placement on the Entity list by the US department of commerce, Microsoft has brought back the company’s laptops on its store, providing Huawei with a much needed respite.
Jun. 18, 2019
Now Earn Up to Rs. 2000 Playing Cricket in Google Pay
The World Cup season is upon us all, and while I’m sure you’re still revelling over India’s victory over Pakistan on Sunday, Google Pay (Tez) is here to make your world cup season even more fun (and possibly rewarding). Cashing in on the hype of the world cup, Google has added a new doodle cricket game in the Google Pay app. The game is called ‘Tez Shots’ and you can play with a simple tap-to-hit control to score as many runs as you can.
Jun. 18, 2019
OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7 Pro 5G Now Support Google’s ARCore
Google maintains a list of devices that support ARCore, and now, the latest flagship smartphones from Chinese manufacturer OnePlus have been added to the list. Yeah, the OnePlus 7, and OnePlus 7 Pro (both standard and 5G variants) now support Google’s ARCore, at least according to Google’s own list. With ARCore, the new OnePlus phones will get access to a bunch of really cool AR features; remember the AR in Search I was talking about?
Jun. 17, 2019
How to Install Kodi on Any Device
Kodi is a massively popular media application for organizing and maintaining local libraries of content. It’s available on almost all the major platforms including Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV Stick, etc. Having such a wide platform availability, it has got a massive user base across various platforms and hardware devices. In addition, users can now stream endless list of content through third-partyadd-onsandrepositories. In a nutshell, Kodi is now a complete package with a wide reach and enticing features.
Jun. 17, 2019
Google Accused of Unlawfully Copying Song Lyrics
Genius Media, a US-based digital media company that specialises in song lyrics, has accused Google of copying their work to display in its Search results for years without permission and has asked the search-engine giant to address the situation. According to Genius Media, the lyrics that Google displays alongside any usual information about a particular song on Search are picked up from the company’s work. “The company has shown Google irrefutable evidence again and again that they are displaying lyrics copied from Genius in their Lyrics OneBox.
Jun. 17, 2019
How to Keep Your Remote Workers Productive
For many, the increasingly common ability to work remotely has come as a blessing. It allows parents to spend more time with their children, gives employees a more flexible schedule, and for the most part actuallyincreases productivity, as a study from Stanford shows. That’s because these workers are less likely to take a day off, more likely to work a full shift, and better able to concentrate in the quiet, relaxed atmosphere of their own home.
Jun. 17, 2019
How to Use Instagram for Mac Without Restrictions
Instagram has become the go-to place for sharing photos and videos, but it’s primarily available on mobile phones. iPhone and iPad users canaccess Instagram without any restrictions, but Mac users are left in the lurch without any dedicated Instagram app. Of course, Mac users can access Instagram through the official website, but there are certain limitations and those are really annoying. So to overcome these infuriating restrictions, in this article, we have come up with the best ways to use Instagram for Mac.
Jun. 17, 2019
Nubia Red Magic 3 with Built-in Cooling Fan Launched in India; Starting at Rs. 35,999
The mobile gaming industry has hugely transformed over the past year or so with a vast number of phone makers looking to tap into this niche. Chinese smartphone giant Nubia launched the third iteration of its gaming smartphone, the Nubia Red Magic 3 in China a couple of months ago and well, it has now brought the same to India. Yeah, the Nubia Red Magic 3 has today launched in India with flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset,
Jun. 17, 2019
Researchers Build AI System to Connect Vision, Touch
A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have come up with a predictive Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can learn to see by touching and to feel by seeing. While our sense of touch gives us capabilities to feel the physical world, our eyes help us understand the full picture of these tactile signals. Robots, however, that have been programmed to see or feel can’t use these signals quite as interchangeably.
Jun. 17, 2019
Researchers Develop Algorithm for Better Robot-Human Synergy
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed an algorithm that accurately tells robots where nearby humans are headed – a discovery that may help humans and robots work together in close proximity. Researchers at MIT and the auto manufacturer BMW have been testing ways since last year in which humans and robots might work in close proximity to assemble car parts. Members of that same MIT team applied the new algorithm to the BMW factory floor experiments and found that instead of freezing in place, the robot simply rolled on and was safely out of the way by the time the person walked by again.
Jun. 17, 2019
Tech Companies Can’t Dodge Responsibility for Chaos they Create: Tim Cook
Taking a dig at tech giants like Facebook over privacy violations and the unabated spread of fake news, Apple CEO Tim Cook has asked fellow technologists to start taking responsibility for their actions. During a speech at the Stanford University on Sunday, Cook said that whether you like it or not, what you build and what you create defines who you are. “It feels a bit crazy that anyone should have to say this.
Jun. 16, 2019
Twitter Deletes Almost 5000 Accounts Linked to Iran
In its bid to stop the spread of misinformation and hoaxes, Twitter has pulled down almost 5,000 accounts suspected of being directly run or linked to the Iranian government. The micro-blogging site said all the account sets were originated in Iran. “We believe Twitter has a responsibility to protect the integrity of the public conversation — including through the timely disclosure of information about attempts to manipulate Twitter to influence elections and other civic conversations by foreign or domestic state-backed entities.
Jun. 16, 2019
New App Uses Machine Learning to Detect Twitter Bots in Any Language
Researchers have developed a new application that uses Machine Learning (ML) to detect Twitter bots in any language. The study presented at the fourth conference of Digital Humanities in the Nordic Countries shows that the application is able to detect auto-generated tweets independent of the language used. “This enhances the quality of data and paints a more accurate picture of the reality,” said Mikko Laitinen, Professor at the University of Eastern Finland.
Jun. 16, 2019
Russians Mock Elon Musk, Send Toy Car into Space
In response to Musk’s space stunt, the team from Russia’s Tomsk State University launched a toy replica of the red Zhiguli car owned by Dmitry Rogozin, who serves as the Director General of Russia’s Roscosmos space agency, Futurism reported on Friday. Rogozin is known for his rivalry with Musk which often comes out publicly as sarcastic banters on micro-blogging site Twitter. Along with the toy car, the Russian scientists also put a tiny cut-out of a smiling Rogozin in the driver’s seat.
Jun. 16, 2019
True Wireless Hearables Market Reaches 17.5mn in Q1 2019
According to Counterpoint Research’s “Hearables Market Tracker”, all regions continued to grow during this quarter and North America and Europe were the fastest growing regions. “It remains uncertain if Apple’s market share could stay at the present level with the current product portfolio in the coming quarters. Samsung is trying to strengthen its dominance with Galaxy Buds, propelled by bundling with Galaxy S10 series,” Liz Lee, Senior Analyst at Counterpoint Research, said in a statement.
Jun. 16, 2019
New Li-ion Battery Tech Can Charge for 300kms in 10 Minutes
Chinese researchers have developed a high-energy Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) technology, which could enable a running distance of 300 km per 10 minutes of charging. The debut of a passenger car loaded with the 50-kWh battery pack was held in Hangzhou in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, Xinhua news agency reported. “The key to this fast-charging technology is the R&D of fast lithium-ion conducting materials,” said Zhou Xiaoping, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Hunan University and Chief Scientist at Zhejiang Folta Technology Co.
Jun. 15, 2019
Adobe Trains AI to Detect Photoshopped Images
Adobe, along with researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have trained Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect facial manipulation in images edited using the Photoshop software. At a time when deepfake visual content is getting commoner and more deceptive, the decision is also intended to make image forensics understandable for everyone. “This new research is part of a broader effort across Adobe to better detect image, video, audio and document manipulations,” the company wrote in a blog-post on Friday.
Jun. 15, 2019
AI, Machine Learning Help Shrimp, Vegetable Farmers Reap Good Harvest
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have entered aquaculture and agriculture farms in some states benefitting the farmers in cutting down their labour and the uncertainties of trial and error methods. Thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies used by companies like the city-based Coastal Aquaculture Research Institute (CARI) and Aibono Smart Farming Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, shrimp and vegetable farmers are able to increase their yield, cut their costs and have better market access.
Jun. 15, 2019
Amazon Sued Again for Alexa Recording Kids’ Voices
In yet another lawsuit, Amazon has been sued by a Massachusetts woman, who on behalf of her 10-year-old daughter and children from eight other states, is seeking class-action status to sue the e-commerce giant. Filed in a Federal court in Seattle, the lawsuit alleges Amazon of saving ‘voice prints’ of millions of children by unlawfully recording their conversations around Alexa-enabled smart devices, Vox news reported on Friday. The woman has alleged the e-commerce giant for illegally recording children and adding them to “a massive database of billions of voice recordings containing the private details of millions of Americans”.
Jun. 15, 2019
AMD is Working on a 64-core Threadripper Processor; Expected to Launch in Q4 2019
AMD seems to have no plans whatsoever to be defeated by Intel in the upcoming years. The brand is doing great work to offer much value and raw performance to its customers. If you have been following AMD’s processor offerings, it is highly likely that you would remember Threadripper, and well, AMD is reviving the good old Threadripper series. As of now, the highest cores the brand has to offer for a desktop setup is 32 cores but AMD is planning to step up their performance and strike off the limitations.
Jun. 15, 2019
Asus Eyes 50% Share in Gaming Laptop Market in India
In the era of smartphone gaming where the PC market is declining, Taiwanese electronics major ASUS is aiming for 50 per cent market share in the gaming laptops segment in India while increasing its retail presence from 100 to 200 stores by the end of this year, a top company executive has said. “We are already the number one gaming laptop brand in India. Last year, we had around 23 per cent market share in the gaming laptops division in the country and this year, in the first four months itself, we have reached 40 per cent market share,” Arnold Su, Head of consumer Notebooks and ROG Business, ASUS India told IANS.
Jun. 15, 2019
Don’t Regulate Us for the Sake of It: Sundar Pichai
Facing an anti-trust probe from the US government, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has cautioned against those who may want to regulate the tech giants“for the sake of regulating.” In an interview with CNN Business, Pichai said his company had gone through similar situations in Europe, so the probe wasn’t a surprise for them.“For some of the other companies, maybe the scrutiny is newer,”Pichai said on Friday. “Scrutiny is right, and we will participate constructively in these discussions,”he said and added:“I worry that if you regulate for the sake of regulating it, it has a lot of unintended consequences.
Jun. 15, 2019
Facebook Will Rank Comments to Make Conversations Meaningful
In a move to make conversations on public posts more meaningful, Facebook has rolled out an update where it will rank comments to promote those that are most relevant to users. Facebook will now start showing comments on public posts more prominently when the comments have interactions from the page or the person who originally posted or from friends of the person who posted. “We will continue to take other signals into account so we do not prominently show low-quality comments, even if they are from the person who made the original post or their friends,” Justine Shen, Product Manager at Facebook, said in a statement on Friday.
Jun. 15, 2019
Huawei Postpones Mate X Shipments to September
In light of the catastrophic failures reported by reviewers with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has delayed the market delivery of its foldable smartphone Mate X from June to September. The phone was officially launched earlier this year in February. The Chinese tech giant said that it was taking a “cautious” approach with the shipments, following the failed launch of Samsung’s own foldable device — the Galaxy Fold, The Verge reported late on Friday.
Jun. 15, 2019
Huawei’s Foldable Mate X Passes 3C Certification
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei’s foldable smartphone Mate X has passed the Chinese 3C certification mark, a mandatory product certification system with the aim of protecting consumer security, under model number TAH-AN00. Earlier, in the speed test, the handset recorded download speed of 1 Gbps and upload speed of 100 Mbps. These 5G tests were reportedly carried out through China Unicom’s network at the Shanghai Research Institute office. The phone was launched during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona earlier this year.
Jun. 15, 2019
Netgen Morgen Review: A Good Looking, Great Sounding Bluetooth Speaker
We get a lot of Bluetooth speakers here at Beebom, which is great because not only do I love listening to music, I also love checking out exciting new products. So when we received the Netgen Morgen Bluetooth speaker, I was excited. However, having preferred Sony speakers personally, I was carefully tempering my excitement with the Netgen Morgen, just in case I expect too much of it. Well, I’ve been using the Netgen Morgen for quite a while now, and atRs.
Jun. 15, 2019
Returning Astronauts to the Moon in 2024 Could Cost $30 Billion: NASA
“For the whole programme, to get a sustainable presence on the moon, we’re looking at between $20 and $30 billion,” NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a TV interview on Friday, though noting that that figure does not include money already spent on the rocket and space capsule the agency plans to use for the programme, Efe news reported. The total cost of the Apollo programme that the US launched in 1961 and concluded in 1972 was $25 billion.
Jun. 15, 2019
Xiaomi Reportedly Working on a Redmi Phone with Samsung’s 64MP Sensor in Tow
South Korean giant Samsung recently announced its 64MP smartphone camera sensor — a much higher megapixel count than the Sony IMX586 and even its own ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor, both of which come with 48 megapixels. However, there’s still no smartphone with the new sensor in tow. It was expected to debut with the Galaxy A70, but that didn’t happen, and new reports and rumours have pretty much told us that the upcoming Note 10 will not feature it either.
Jun. 15, 2019
Xiaomi Supplier Opens 1st Manufacturing Plant in India
Xiaomi supplier Holitech Technology on Saturday said it has inaugurated its first component manufacturing plant in Greater Noida and will invest nearly $200 million over three years in the country. Holitech Technology would be manufacturing compact camera modules (CCM), capacitive touch screen module (CTP), thin film transistor (TFT), flexible printed circuits (FPC) and fingerprint module locally. The local manufacturing plant is ready and will be in production within the third quarter of this year and aims to generate 6,000 jobs in three years, Xiaomi said.
Jun. 14, 2019
BenQ Zowie XL2546 Gaming Monitor Review: Feature Rich but Slightly Flawed
If you’re in the market for a gaming monitor, you’ve probably come across a whole bunch of them at multiple price points. However, if you’re looking for a monitor that brings a ton of features, and comes in at a competitive price point, the BenQ Zowie XL2546 is probably one you would’ve seen. So, if you’re planning on buying this gaming monitor, and are doing your due diligence before making a purchase such as this, I mean, it’s priced atRs.
Jun. 14, 2019
China Behind DDoS Attack on Telegram: Founder
Private instant messaging and voice over IP service Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has tweeted China was behind the cyber attack on the platform after as many as 200 million users were hit worldwide. Telegram was struck by a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack in light of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong over an extradition legislation that will allow people to be extradited to Mainland China for trials. According to Durov, founder of the encrypted messaging platform, a distributed denial of service attack, which overloaded the firm’s servers with “garbage requests”, was tracked to “IP addresses coming mostly from China” and significantly slowed messaging on the app.
Jun. 14, 2019
Facebook Invests in Indian Startup Meesho
In its first-ever equity investment in an Indian start-up, Facebook on Thursday announced an investment in Meesho, a platform that enables Indian entrepreneurs to establish online businesses via social channels. Although the social networking giant did not disclose the amount, the move by Facebook is seen as a commitment to the country’s vibrant Internet ecosystem. “We are excited about India and its rapidly rising Internet ecosystem. With this investment in Meesho, we want to fuel a business model that can result in rapid job creation and the rise of a female entrepreneurial class in India,” Ajit Mohan, Vice President and Managing Director, Facebook India, said in a statement.
Jun. 14, 2019
Mother of Two from Tamil Nadu Commits Suicide on TikTok
A 24-year old mother of two children committed suicide on Thursday in Tamil Nadu after she was scolded by her husband and prevented from using the short video-making app, TikTok. Anitha, recorded herself as she drank the poison and then sent the video via WhatsApp to her husband, who is in Singapore. According to media reports, Anitha’s husband Pazhanivel did not appreciate his wife’s TikTok addiction and had asked her to quit the habit.
Jun. 14, 2019
NASA’s Mars 2020 Rover to Explore Ancient Life
The atmosphere on Mars is mostly carbon dioxide and extremely thin, about 100 times less dense than the Earth’s, with no breathable oxygen. There’s no water on the surface and the landscape is freezing, with no protection from the Sun’s radiation or from passing dust storms. Before touchdown on Mars, sensors in the spacecraft’s aeroshell, the capsule that encloses the rover, will study how it heats up and performs during atmospheric entry.
Jun. 13, 2019
Canon Doing Feasibility Study to Manufacture in India
Japanese digital imaging major Canon, which launched three high speed “Ink Tank” printers in the G-series in India on Wednesday, is doing research and feasibility studies to explore the possibility of manufacturing its products in India, a top company executive said. “Right now all our products are manufactured outside India. But we are doing research and feasibility studies to see if it is practical to manufacture in India,” Kazutada Kobayashi, President & CEO, Canon India, told IANS.
Jun. 13, 2019
Facebook Is Upgrading Watch with New Sections, Languages
Intending to make connections with other people over videos, social networking giant Facebook is testing new sections in its video-on-demand service Watch. The new decision comes after Facebook Watch gathered over 720 million monthly active users and 140 million daily users who spend at least one minute and 26 minutes on Watch every day respectively, within one year of its launch, the company wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
Jun. 13, 2019
Google Just Tweeted an Official Pixel 4 Picture
The Pixel series of smartphones from Google are usually one of the most unbelievably leaked smartphones of all time. The Pixel 3 leaks of last year were detailed and endless to the point where the phone’s launch was more of a leak confirmation than anything else. While most companies try and stop leaks from happening with stricter rules, and the threat of firing employees who leak company secrets, Google, it seems is taking a different route with the Pixel 4.
Jun. 13, 2019
How to Get Facebook Chat Heads for WhatsApp, Skype and Similar Apps in 2019
Facebook introduced chat heads in Messenger a long time back and it remains one of our favorite features of the messaging app to date. The instant prompt on the screen for new conversations, the option to read and reply to them, even when you’re using another app offers you a handy user experience. If you love Facebook chat heads and the convenience it brings, you must have thought of enabling it for rest of the communication apps like WhatsApp, Discord, Skype or Gmail among others as well.
Jun. 13, 2019
How to Use Instagram for PC Without Any Limitations
Instagram has rapidly become a wildly popular platform forsharing photosand videos. Since it’s so popular, users want to access it on every device. However, Instagram has always been a mobile-first platform so there has not been much development on the PC front besides having a plain website. And there are certain limitations on the website too which restricts the user to upload photos and videos directly from the PC. So to overcome these annoying limitations, we have come up with smart hacks which will let you use Instagram on PC in its entirety.
Jun. 13, 2019
Huawei Reportedly Demanding Over $1 Billion from Verizon for Patent Licensing
The US imposed ban on Huawei might have put the company in turmoil in the global market, but the company is definitely not giving up. After announcing that it has itsown operating system in the works, and with reports coming in thatmajor Chinese companies are already testing it out, Huawei has reportedly asked US carrier Verizon to pay licensing fees to the company. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal (paywall), and TheNew York Times, the Chinese giant sent a letter to Verizon back in March this year, asking the company to pay licensing fees for networking equipment it uses, and accused the company of infringing on over 238 of its patents.
Jun. 13, 2019
India to Launch Second Moon Mission on July 15
India will launch its second moon mission Chandrayaan-2 on July 15 from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh and land its rover on the lunar surface on September 6, a top official said on Wednesday. Sriharikota is a barrier island off the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh and about 80km northeast of Chennai. The ambitious mission will make India the fourth nation after then Soviet Union (Russia), the US and China to land and ride on the moon to conduct various experiments in its orbit, surface, around (atmosphere) and beneath.
Jun. 13, 2019
Instagram Will Let Mark Zuckerberg’s Tampered Video Stay on App
Facebook-owned photo-messaging app Instagram is investigating a tampered viral video of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, but has decided to let the video stay on the platform regardless. “We will treat this content the same way we treat all misinformation on Instagram. If third-party fact-checkers mark it as false, we will filter it from Instagram’s recommendation surfaces like Explore and hashtag pages,” The Verge quoted a Facebook spokesperson as saying on Tuesday.
Jun. 13, 2019
Microsoft Launches AI Labs with 10 Colleges in India
Software giant Microsoft on Thursday launched Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled digital labs in collaboration with 10 higher educational institutions in India. The programme, ‘Intelligent Cloud Hub’, covers institutes including BITS Pilani, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Trident Academy of Technology among others. “With the right technology infrastructure, curriculum and training, we can empower today’s students to build the India of tomorrow,” said Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India. As part of the three-year programme, Microsoft would support the selected institutions with best-in-class infrastructure, curriculum and content, access to Cloud, AI services as well as developer support.
Jun. 13, 2019
WhatsApp Will Now Take Legal Action Against Those Violating Its Terms of Service
To improve the health of its platform, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has decided to take legal actions against those who are exploiting the platform by ways of unauthorised usage of the app, that has over 1.5 billion users. “Beginning on December 7, WhatsApp will take legal action against those we determine are engaged in or assisting others in abuse that violates our Terms of Service, such as automated or bulk messaging or non-personal use, even if that determination is based on information solely available to us off our platform,” the company wrote in a post on Wednesday.
Jun. 13, 2019
PUBG Mobile’s New Team Deathmatch Mode: First Impressions
PUBG Mobile is a mobile gaming phenomenon that we’re all pretty familiar with and may have even spent a boatload of time trying to get that Chicken Dinner. Well, PUBG Mobile has managed to keep players interested by regularly adding fresh content, be it zombie mode or other war modes. Well, they seem to be popular among players who don’t want to invest a ton of time in full-length battle royale matches but experience intense thrill too.
Jun. 13, 2019
The Gaming Industry Saw 12 Billion Attacks in 17 Months: Akamai
The gaming industry has become a rising target with 12 billion credential stuffing attacks in 17 months, Cloud delivery network provider Akamai Technologies said on Thursday. “One reason that we believe the gaming industry is an attractive target for hackers is because criminals can easily exchange in-game items for profit,” Martin McKeay, Security Researcher, Akamai, said in a statement. “Furthermore, gamers are a niche demographic known for spending money, so their financial status is also a tempting target.
Jun. 13, 2019
Uber, Bajaj Introduce Passenger Quadricycle in Bengaluru
Ride-hailing giant Uber on Thursday announced partnering with Bajaj Auto to introduce its Bajaj Qute passenger quadricycle in its fleet of UberXS services. The Bajaj Qute is essentially a driver-plus-three-passenger-quadricycle – a four-wheeled vehicle that’s smaller and lighter than a passenger car. “We are delighted to partner with one of India’s most trusted names, Bajaj Auto, to launch Bajaj Qute on UberXS in Bengaluru. At Uber, we constantly work towards transforming the mobility landscape of cities, with technology at the heart of our solutions,” Nandini Maheshwari, Head, Business Development, Uber India and South Asia, said in a statement.
Jun. 13, 2019
Opera GX: Hands-on With the World’s First Gaming Browser
I know you are confused about what a gaming browser could be and to be honest, I too was curious to learn more when I found out about it. I was like, does Opera GX (download) now let users play games inside a browser – like a cloud gaming service? Well, the answer is no. It’s simplya browser that is designed to complement your gaming experienceby offering you add-on features like the memory and CPU usage limiter, Twitch integration and more.
Jun. 12, 2019
12 Best Microsoft Edge Extensions You Can Install in 2019
Edge has been a pretty solid browser since it was unveiled with Windows 10, and it has steadily improved since. What it really lacked for one full year, however, was support for extensions. That all changed with the Windows Anniversary update, which saw Edge getting support for extensions as well, making it a good first choice for a wide number of Windows 10 users. Although Edge’s extensions library is nowhere close to even being on par with what Firefox and Chrome have, it’s growing and has some really nice hidden gems.
Jun. 12, 2019
Zomato India Tests Food Packet Delivery with Drones
Online ordering and food delivery platform Zomato on Wednesday said it has successfully tested its maiden drone delivery technology using a hybrid drone that covered a distance of five km in about 10 minutes with a peak speed of 80 kmph to deliver a food packet. “The drone was tested last week at one of the remote sites approved by the DGCA. Such tests are done at very remote sites which are especially designed to conduct such tests,” Zomato told IANS.
Jun. 12, 2019
Upcoming iPhone XR to Feature a Bigger Battery: Report
The upcoming iPhone XR 2 is also being speculated as coming with Apple’s A13 processor made with a second generation 7nm process that would increase the battery performance, thus offering a longer battery life as compared to the iPhone XR. In addition, the media reports also suggested that China’s Ameperx Technology Ltd has already kickstarted mass production of the new battery pack. The new iPhones are expected to be announced in September this year.
Jun. 12, 2019
Hackers Could be Using DMs to Hijack Twitter Accounts
With the Twitter accounts of megastar Amitabh Bachchan and singer Adnan Sami getting hacked, security researchers have warned that users should think twice before clicking on the links received in the Twitter Direct Message (DMs). While Bachchan’s Twitter account was hacked late on Monday, the hackers took control of Sami’s Twitter account on Tuesday. A group that goes by the name “Ayyildiz Tim Turkish Cyber Army” claimed responsibility for hacking both the high-profile accounts.
Jun. 12, 2019
Melbourne to Launch Uber Air Pilot Program
Australia’s Melbourne city will be the first in the world outside of the US to launch Uber Airs aerial ride-sharing pilot program, the company said on Wednesday. Dallas and Los Angeles in the US are the other two pilot cities. “Australian governments have adopted a forward-looking approach to ride-sharing and future transport technology,” said Anderson. “This, coupled with Melbourne’s unique demographic and geospatial factors, and culture of innovation and technology, makes Melbourne the perfect third launch city for Uber Air,” she added.
Jun. 12, 2019
Modi Building Cloud First Approach to Empower Indians: Top AWS Official
For a country like India, the hope lies in a visionary leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is aiming to create a Cloud-first approach towards skilling and digital transformation, thus empowering over a billion people, says Teresa Carlson, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Carlson, who reports directly to AWS CEO Andy Jassy and has been in India twice in recent times to explore the government’s digital transformation initiatives, hailed the return of Modi government to power.
Jun. 12, 2019
Nintendo at E3 2019: All the Major Nintendo E3 Direct Announcements
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Announced If you’ve had just about enough of Mario to last you a lifetime, his relatively not-so-well-known brother Luigi is back in the new Luigi’s Mansion sequel. The game will have you step into Luigi’s shoes and traverse a hotel full of ghosts with your Poltergust G-00, and a friendly doppelganger called Gooigi to help you along the way. The company didn’t announce a release date yet.
Jun. 12, 2019
Sony Launches New SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 Extra Bass Bluetooth Speakers in India
Japanese giant, Sony, has today refreshed its popular Extra Bass line up of Bluetooth speakers with the new SRS-XB22 and SRS-XB32 Bluetooth speakers. Both the XB22 and the XB32 come with dual passive bass radiators for a deep and punchy bass, along with stereo full range speakers for vocal clarity. The XB32 comes with multi-color line lighting and flashing strobe lighting effects that sync up with the beats of the music playing on the speaker.
Jun. 12, 2019
Tencent, Xiaomi, Oppo Reportedly Testing Huawei’s HongMeng OS
Ever since the US imposed ban on Huawei, the Chinese giant has been in troubled waters. However, the company has been claiming that it’s working on its very own smartphone operating system, and recent reports go as far as to say that the newOS might be releasedsometime later this year. Now, a newreportfrom Chinese newspaperGlobal Times,suggests that Huawei is not only ready to launch HongMeng OS soon, but it’s already being tested by major Chinese technology companies including Tencent, Xiaomi, and Oppo.
Jun. 12, 2019
Flipkart Using Robots to Automate Package Sorting in Its Facilities
As India’s leading e-tailer, Flipkart uses about 100 robots to sort out parcels automatically in thousands daily to minimize delays in delivering what customers buy online on its website, an official said on Tuesday. “To speed up delivery, we are using about 100 bots (robots) powered by automation intelligence (AI) at the clearing facility to sort the parcels ordered by customers in thousands from across the country,” city-based world retail giant Walmart arms’s spokesperson told IANS here.
Jun. 12, 2019
Apple’s iCloud for Windows Is Now Available on the Microsoft Store
Apple’s iCloud is now available for Windows 10 users to download from the Microsoft Store. The offering introduces a new iCloud Drive experience for Windows 10 users powered by the Windows technology to boost users’ offline productivity and allow quick file exchanges on iPhone’s iOS, Giorgio Sardo, Engineering General Manager for Microsoft 365 Developer Ecosystem wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. With the iCloud for Windows app and iCloud Drive on Windows 10 computers, users would be able to access their iCloud Drive files from the ‘File Explorer’ itself, without having to use up space on the PC.
Jun. 11, 2019
This Web Browser is Purely for Muslims!
A Malaysian tech firm claims to have developed the world’s first mobile and desktop browser that is compliant with Islamic values to target the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims by offering them a safe and ethically-sensitive online experience. The app we are talking about isSalamWeb, available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. Among other features, SalamWeb hasa clock showing prayer timingsas per your geographical location,a compass indicating the direction that a Muslim must face while prayingand signals warnings when you try to open a website that may be forbidden according to Islam’s teachings, Efe news reported.
Jun. 11, 2019
Amazon is the Most Trusted Internet Brand in India
E-commerce major Amazon is the most trusted among the Internet brands in India, followed by Google and Facebook, according to a recent report by TRA Research. Indian accommodation service provider and online hotel room aggregator Oyo Rooms was at the fifth position. The Indian online taxi aggregator Ola ranked sixth, way ahead of US-based Uber, which ranked 14th. Online payment service provider Paytm ranked 19th, one place above its global peer PayPal.
Jun. 11, 2019
Demonetization and Aadhaar Led to Growth in Digital Payments: RBI
Transactions in which both the payer and the payee use digital modes to send and receive money are referred to as digital or electronic payments. India recordedan accelerated growth rate of over 50 per cent in the volume of retail electronic payment transactionsin the last four years, said the report titled “Benchmarking India’s Payment Systems”. “In India, the smartphone revolution has seen an explosion in digital payment options, from e-Money to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to a combination of the two.
Jun. 11, 2019
Fiat Chrysler Working with Silicon Valley Startup on Autonomous Vehicles
Silicon Valley self-driving startup Aurora has said that it would collaborate with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to expand autonomous technology on commercial vehicles. Aurora, a two-year-old startup based in Palo Alto, California, confirmed the signing of an accord with FCA to forge a powerful partnership on the development of self-driving commercial vehicles. Aurora will integrate its self-driving system, the Aurora Driver, with FCA’s commercial vehicle lines in the US. The Silicon Valley startup’s solutions include the supply of computers, sensors, software and data services for FCA vehicles, Xinhua news agency reported.
Jun. 11, 2019
Galaxy M40 Brings a Powerful Processor But is Still Overpriced!
Samsung had been stuck with its J-series and On-series smartphones in the budget and mid-range segment for many years. All these smartphones were not competitive enough from a feature-to-price perspective, so Samsung revamped its lineup with the debut of a trio of phones under the Galaxy M-series moniker earlier this year. TheGalaxy M10 and M20 were first to arrive, followed by the Galaxy M30 which brought along an AMOLED display and triple cameras at Rs 15,000 a couple of months ago.
Jun. 11, 2019
Galaxy M40 Launched with Punch-hole Display, Snapdragon 675 at Rs. 19,990
Redmi and Realme may be at each other’s throats to capture a bigger chunk of the budget and mid-range smartphone market in India, but Samsung isn’t giving up. The Korean giant revamped its budget strategy earlier this year with the launch of the first batch of M series smartphones. It was the first time in a long time that we saw Samsung offering a boatload of features at competitive prices.
Jun. 11, 2019
Garmin Refreshes Flagship ‘Forerunner’ Series in India
Refreshing its flagship ‘Forerunner’ series, US-based wearable major Garmin on Monday launched its Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music smartwatches in India for Rs 29,990 and Rs 34,990, respectively. “Garmin India launched the Forerunner 245 and Forerunner 245 Music for all those enthusiasts who wish to combine intelligence, style and futuristic features, all in one. With features like body battery, VO2 max, incident detection, race predictor etc., this forerunner series will prove to be the perfect running partner,” Ali Rizvi, National Sales Manager-Garmin India said.
Jun. 11, 2019
Google Maps Testing ‘off-route’ Alert Feature in India
As part of the many new features Google is experimenting with and adding on Maps, the search engine giant is testing an “Off-route” alert feature, exclusively in India for now. Intended to keep users safe while they are riding in a taxi,the “Off-route” feature would notify users everytime their cab gets sidetracked from the intended course by 500 metres, XDA Developers reported on Monday. Besides ensuring users’ safety, the feature is also intended to help them avoid being tricked by a cab driver while travelling to an unfamiliar part of the city.
Jun. 11, 2019
Google Wants Huawei Ban to be Removed
Google and the White House budget office are among the organisations that are seeking reprieve from ban on doing business with Chinese technology company Huawei, according to media reports. Google has asked to be exempted from any ban on Huawei, warning the Donald Trump administration that it would risk compromising US national security if it went ahead with export restrictions on Huawei, according to a report in Financial Times. Google executives worry thatthe ban would force Huawei to develop its own version of Android and the “hybrid version” of Android could pose security risks, according to the report.
Jun. 11, 2019
Google, US Budget Office Seek Huawei Ban Reprieve
Google and the White House budget office are among the organisations that are seeking reprieve from ban on doing business with Chinese technology company Huawei, according to media reports. Google has asked to be exempted from any ban on Huawei, warning the Donald Trump administration that it would risk compromising US national security if it went ahead with export restrictions on Huawei, according to a report in Financial Times. Google executives worry that the ban would force Huawei to develop its own version of Android and the “hybrid version” of Android could pose security risks, according to the report.
Jun. 11, 2019
Here’s the First Trailer of the new Avengers Game
The Avengers saga might have been complete with the “End Game” but Marvel isn’t done with very popular franchise. The studio promised a series of Avengers video games two years ago and well, they are now fulfilling the promise withthe new “Avengers: A Day” game by publisher Square Enix, the developer behind the Tomb Raider reboot. The first trailer of the game has been dropped and E3, so take a look:
Jun. 11, 2019
Honor 20 Series With Punch-hole Display and 48MP Camera Launched in India
Merely a couple-odd weeks after theofficial debutof the Honor 20 series in London, the Chinese giant today launched the entire lineup in India. This lineup features the flagship Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro which sport not only the company’s flagship chipset but also quad-cameras, alongwith the Honor 20i with a slightly less powerful chipset and a trio of cameras for mid-range users. Honor 20 Series: Price and Availability Honor has kept the choices limited and launched only a single configuration for all of the different Honor 20 variants.
Jun. 11, 2019
Mi Band 4 Launched with Color AMOLED Display and Voice Assistant Support
Afterteasing the launchof its upcoming fitness band on Twitter over the past couple of days, Xiaomi today finally took the wraps off Mi Band 4 and its certainly the upgrade we had all been waiting for. There’s now a colored AMOLED display, AI assistant integration, and improved exercise tracking baked into the Mi Band 4. Mi Band 4: Price and Availability The Mi Band 4 comes in two different variants — a standard one and another with NFC support.
Jun. 11, 2019
Online Smartphone Shipments Highest Ever in Q1 2019
According to Counterpoint’s ‘Market Monitor’ report, online channel shipments grew 17 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 driven by new launches, sales events and lucrative offers. However, smartphone shipments in the offline segment declined by 4 per cent. Smartphone brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, Realme and ASUS contributed most for Flipkart and accounted for more than four-fifths of its total smartphone shipments. Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and OnePlus drove Amazon’s growth. Amazon’s contribution also reached its highest ever level in the online premium smartphone segment with a share of 81 per cent due to sales of OnePlus, Samsung and Apple.
Jun. 11, 2019
Airtel Deploys LTE 900 Technology to Boost 4G in Delhi-NCR
Aiming to enhance indoor network experience for Airtel 4G smartphone customers, telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday announced it has upgraded its mobile network in Delhi-NCR with the deployment of LTE 900 technology on the 900 Mhz spectrum. “As we introduce LTE-900, we will further step up our indoor network coverage. It will enable high speed connectivity and HD quality VoLTE calling for our customers in Delhi,” Vani Venkatesh, CEO-Delhi-NCR, Bharti Airtel, said in a statement.
Jun. 11, 2019
Tech Mahindra, IIT-K Join Hands on Cyber Security
With an aim to introduce innovative cyber security solutions and enhance digital resilience of critical national infrastructure, software major Tech Mahindra on Monday announced a partnership with Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K). Tech Mahindra said the partnership would help in real world industry exposure to students of IIT-K. “At Tech Mahindra, our primary objective is to ensure that the customer’s business is secured against national grade threats and attacks. Through our partnership with IIT Kanpur, we aim to collaborate and co-create superior research-based solutions in cyber security,” Rajiv Singh, Global Head of Cybersecurity, Tech Mahindra, said in a statement.
Jun. 10, 2019
Amazon Most Trusted Internet Brand in India
E-commerce major Amazon is the most trusted among the Internet brands in India, followed by Google and Facebook, according to a recent report by TRA Research. Indian accommodation service provider and online hotel room aggregator Oyo Rooms was at the fifth position. The Indian online taxi aggregator Ola ranked sixth, way ahead of US-based Uber, which ranked 14th. Online payment service provider Paytm ranked 19th, one place above its global peer PayPal.
Jun. 10, 2019
Bethesda Announces Its Own Cloud Gaming Service ‘Orion’ at E3 2019
According to Bethesda’s director of publishing James Altman,“[Orion] can be put into any game engine, it can be used with any streaming platform to provide a better experience for any consumer playing that game on that platform and to deliver it at a lower cost for whoever’s serving the data.” The company is claiming that Orion can improve game streaming by a considerable margin. According to Bethesda, turning on just one of Orion’s features can cut down on bandwidth requirement by 40%, it also reportedly reduces the encoding time for a frame of video by 30%, and the compute power needed by 20%.
Jun. 10, 2019
Google Made a Whopping $4.7 Billion from News in 2018
According to a report in The New York Times, compared to Google, the news industry in the US made an estimated $5.1 billion from digital advertising. The report took the data from the News Media Alliance which represents more than 2,000 newspapers across the US. “The journalists who create that content deserve a cut of that $4.7 billion. They make money off this arrangement and there needs to be a better outcome for news publishers,” David Chavern, President and chief executive of the alliance, was quoted as saying.
Jun. 10, 2019
High Court Restrains Websites from Broadcasting World Cup 2019 Games
Justice J.R. Midha’s interim order came while hearing a Channel 2 Group Corporation plea seeking a stay on audio broadcasts or streaming or transmitting of World Cup matches on over 100 platforms, including websites, private radio platform operators, Internet service providers and telecom service providers. The advocates said that the Channel 2 Group holds copyright and exclusive rights over such audio or radio broadcasts. “Any unauthorised audio or radio broadcasts, live or deferred update, by those defendants would be illegal and amount to piracy since the plaintiff (Channel 2 Group) holds copyright and exclusive rights over such audio or radio broadcasts,” the advocate told the court.
Jun. 10, 2019
How to Find and Remove Duplicate Contacts in Android
Having duplicate contacts on your smartphone can prove to be very inconvenient when you are trying to, say, reach an old friend or a family member via text message or a phone call. You may also find it very annoying when you are trying to useGoogle Assistantto call or send a text message to a contact. But don’t worry, there are various methods that you can use to easily find, merge or remove duplicate contacts on Android.
Jun. 10, 2019
How to Set Up and Use Voice Control in iOS 13
At itsWWDC keynotea few days back, Apple announced updates to all of its operating systems, including the latest version of its mobile operating system — iOS 13 — which brings in tow a bunch of really interesting features such as a dark mode, redesigned apps, more privacy oriented controls, and more. However, one of the more interesting features that Apple showed off was ‘Voice Control’, which, in iOS 13, is an extremely convenient way to control your iPhone with voice commands.
Jun. 10, 2019
How to Unfollow Users Who Do Not Follow You Back on Instagram Using Combin
Of all the social media channels, Instagram has emerged as the clear leader when it comes to marketing. And while the native Instagram app is great for normal users, you won’t be able to improve your Instagram followers drastically, if you are not using a pro third-party tool. One such tool that you should know about is calledCombinand it is one of the best services that can help you manage and grow your Instagram account.
Jun. 10, 2019
Microsoft Unveils Xbox “Project Scarlett” at E3 2019
Project Scarlett will come with a custom processorleveraging AMD’s Zen 2 architecture, and Microsoft claimed at the event thatProject Scarlett is 4 times more powerful than the Xbox One X, as far as pure processing power is concerned. The next gen Xbox will also come with SSDs, and Microsoft is apparently going to use the SSDs as sort of virtual RAM as well to further improve the performance that Project Scarlett will bring to the table.
Jun. 10, 2019
Need Practical Approach for EV Adoption Targets: SIAM
Cautioning the government over the draft electric vehicle (EV)policy, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Sunday said the government should adopt a practical approach towards adoption of EVs, without disrupting the automotive industry. “The automotive industry fully supports an ambitious aspiration of the NITI Aayog in bringing in electric mobility in the country as soon as possible. However, the ambition needs to be tempered with a practical approach and what is possible without needlessly disrupting the automotive industry,” a statement from SIAM quoted its President Rajan Wadhera as saying.
Jun. 10, 2019
Tesla Owners Protest Outside European Factory
In a bizarre incident, several Tesla Model 3 owners protested and blocked the entrance of the company’s factory located in Tilburg, the Netherlands, over the Electric Vehicle (EV) maker reducing the price of the Model 3 since its launch in Europe. “Today I participated in the so-called ‘Red vests action against Tesla’ at the Tesla Factory & Delivery Center in Tilburg,” the Electrek quoted one of he protesters as saying on Monday.
Jun. 9, 2019
Here Are The New iOS 13 Wallpapers
Along with all of these features, iOS 13 and iPadOS also sees Apple offering a number of brand new stock wallpapers to go along with its light and dark modes. These brand new wallpapers, which are eight in number, are not flashy but instead pretty minimal. They’ll paint your homescreen in abstract neon shades based on the theme you pick. But what’s even better is that the wallpapers automatically switch between the light and dark colored ones based on the theme you decide to apply to an iPhone or iPad, running iOS 13 or iPadOS respectively.
Jun. 9, 2019
iOS 13 Brings Contacts-Based Communication Limits in Screen Time
With smartphone addiction among kids becoming a massive debate, Apple added a new usage monitoring feature named Screen Time to iPhones with iOS 12 last year. The said feature has now found its way to macOS Catalina, which you can enableusing the guide here, and gained a new communication limits feature in the process. Apple has perked up its Screen Time feature in iOS 13 tohand-over more control of how kids use their iPhone or iPodsover to their parents.
Jun. 9, 2019
NASA Opens International Space Station for Commercial Ventures
NASA has announced that it’s opening the International Space Station for commercial ventures. According to NASA, the reason behind it taking this decision is“so U.S. industry innovation and ingenuity can accelerate a thriving commercial economy in low-Earth orbit.” More than 50 companies are already conducting commercial research and development aboard the International Space Station, and their results are yielding great promise. Along with that, the organisation has been working with 11 companies to install 14 commercial facilities on the International Space Station that will support research and development projects for NASA and the ISS National Lab.
Jun. 9, 2019
Twitter Updates Rules so Users can Actually Understand Them
In order to help people understand what is acceptable on the platform and what is not, micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday refreshed, simplified and reorganised its rules and regulations. The company has divided and specified rules under three high level categories — safety, privacy and authenticity. In addition, the platform has also detailed other subjects concerning including election integrity, platform manipulation and spam. “We’re refreshing rule pages to have more information, including examples, step-by-step instructions about how to report, and details on what happens when we take action,” Del Harvey, Vice President, Trust and Safety, Twitter wrote in a blog-post.
Jun. 8, 2019
Twitter Restores Indian Army Chinar Crops Handle after Massive Outrage
After facing massive outburst of Twitteratis following the suspension of Indian Army Chinar Corps’ handle on Friday, the social media platform restored the account the same day. Indian Army’s Chinar Corps handles most of the counter-terrorism operations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the Kashmir Valley. While Twitter India did not reveal the reason behind suspension of the account, a spokesperson said the platform has a policy of not commenting on individual accounts.
Jun. 8, 2019
Amazon Faces Flak for Using a Suspected Thief’s Video for Promoting Ring Camera Doorbell
Amazon-owned home security company Ring has been accused of exploiting the emotion of fear to sell its doorbell cameras and sharing a “suspected” thief’s video as a promoted post on Facebook. The e-commerce giant has been called out for promoting a culture where neighbours are encouraged to publicly suspect the worst about those they see and observe through the lens, The Verge reported on Thursday. Most of that discussion has centred around Ring’s “Neighbours” app, an opt-in community where Ring owners publish their own videos.
Jun. 8, 2019
Dell Launches 14-inch 2-in-1 Laptop in India; Priced at Rs. 1,35,000
Targeting enterprise customers, Dell India on Friday launched a 14-inch 2-in-1 laptop in its Latitude 7000 series at a starting price of Rs 1,35,000. The new Latitude 7400 2-in-1 comes with a proximity sensor enabled by Intel Context Sensing Technology. When in sleep mode, the sensor detects user presence, wakes the system, and immediately scans for facial recognition to log in with Windows Hello, a biometric-based technology to ensure secure access.
Jun. 8, 2019
DoT May Consult Home Ministry, PMO on Huawei in 5G Trials
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will consult with the Home Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) before taking a final call on allowing Chinese telecom major Huawei to take part in the upcoming 5G spectrum-based field trials, an official source said here. “It is a security issue not a telecom or technology one, Home Ministry will have to be in the loop and also the PMO whose views are very crucial on matters relating security of the system or country,” the official said.
Jun. 8, 2019
Draft Law Proposes 10 Year Jail Term for Dealing in Cryptocurrency
Holding, selling or dealing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin could soon land you in jail for 10 years. Besides making it completely illegal, the bill makes holding of cryptos a non-bailable offence. A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and is generally based on blockchain technology, a distributed ledger enforced by a disparate network of computers. Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the world.
Jun. 8, 2019
e-Money Share in India’s Payment Systems Reaches 21.5%: RBI
The report, which termed demonetisation “a game-changer for e-Money”, provides a comparative position of the payment system ecosystem in India relative to comparable payment systems and usage trends in other major countries. “While demonetisation gave the necessary fillip, the availability of mobile infrastructure and alternate payment systems ensured that payment systems were not affected when cash was in short supply,” said the report. While medium to large-value transactions continue to be made through digital banking channels and cheques, the low-value day-to-day transactions shifted to e-Money, it noted.
Jun. 8, 2019
Facebook to Rethink Policies Around Artistic Nudity
Facebook has agreed to re-think its stance of artistic nudity after an outcry of people protesting naked in front of the social networking giant’s New York headquarters against the company’s policies against the same. Facebook has confirmed that it would meet the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) and other stakeholders to discuss the subject, web portal PetaPixel reported. NCAC launched the #WeTheNipple campaign in April to call for change in the policies of Facebook and Instagram to allow photographic artistic nudity.
Jun. 8, 2019
Jeff Bezos Wouldn’t Mind Fulfillment Centers on Moon
Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, who aims to colonise Moon one day, won’t mind opening Amazon fulfillment centres on the lunar surface. What would those fulfilment centres will sell on Moon? “I really contemplate that we start out delivering, you know, liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in small selections on the Moon to begin with,” chuckled Bezos, the richest man on Earth, in a fireside chat during Amazon’s flagship “re: Mars” event here on Thursday.
Jun. 8, 2019
Microsoft Wipes Huge Facial Recognition Database
Tech giant Microsoft has reportedly pulled a massive facial recognition database containing more than 10 million images of roughly 100,000 people from the Internet, however traces of the data trove remain online, the media reported. The database was designed to contain photos of celebrities, but as Berlin-based researcher Adam Harvey pointed out with his project Megapixels, the definition of “celebrity” was quite broad, the Vice reported on Friday. The database reportedly contained photos of “journalists, artists, musicians, activists, policy makers, writers, and academics”.
Jun. 8, 2019
Paytm Payments Bank Ahead of Major Banks in Digital Transaction Target
In a statement, Paytm Payments Bank said it is only behind the State Bank of India, which has the highest target for digital transactions. Only five other banks have received a target of more than 100 crore transactions, which include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India. “To promote digital transactions in India, MeitY sets the target for all banks and closely monitors the progress on it.
Jun. 8, 2019
Apple to Sue Owner of Independent iPhone Repair Shop
Last year, the iPhone-maker had sued Henrik Huseby – the owner of an independent phone repair shop called PCKompaniet in Ski, Norway. “The Cupertino-based giant had sent Huseby a letter notifying him that a shipment of 63 iPhone 6 and 6S displays had been seized by Norwegian customs, and said that he must pay the company $3,566 and admit wrongdoing to avoid being sued. “Huseby refused, Apple sued him, and the case went to court,” the Vice reported late on Thursday.
Jun. 7, 2019
5 Things That Make OPPO Reno a Desirable Smartphone
The flagship smartphone market in India is pretty diverse and the latest contender to the segment is OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition, which is a pretty great and feature-packed smartphone. Not only does it come loaded with features you desire from a phone in the flagship price segment, but innovation like the world’s first shark-fin rising camera and a 10x zoom functionality. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom has stepped forward into the flagship smartphone segment with a slew of impressive tricks up its sleeve.
Jun. 7, 2019
Alexa to Talk in Impeccable Hindi Soon
India is a key growth market for Alexa’s global team at Amazon and witnessing the potential, the team is working on to introduce more regional language capabilities in the voice-based assistant that has stormed the living rooms in the country. Though the smart speaker is a relatively young product in India, voice assistants like Alexa in smart devices are gaining immense popularity in the country. “Yes, we are working on infusing regional languages capabilities in Alexa for the Indian market but these are early days,a said Rohit Prasad, Vice President and Head Scientist for Alexa.
Jun. 7, 2019
Google Stadia Pricing and Availability Announced
Google has finally given us some more details around its new game streaming service. Unveiled back in March this year, Stadia is a game streaming service that Google claims will give users a true gaming experience with games running at 60FPS with HDR, in 4K — however, a fast internet connection will obviously be a requirement for that. Stadia will be launching in November this year, and will be available in the following countries at launch:
Jun. 7, 2019
Here are the Games Coming to Google Stadia at Launch
Google unveiled its game streaming service, Stadia, in March this year, but there weren’t a lot of details about it, including things like a launch date, pricing, or the games we could expect to play on it. However, yesterday, Google announced all of those things, and we now have a list of games that will be available for Stadia users to play when Google Stadia launches in November this year. So, here are the games Google has announced will be coming to Stadia:
Jun. 7, 2019
How to Install Fusion Kodi Addon
All of us remember the popular Fusion Kodi Addon which was at the helm ofKodi addonsfor quite some time. It used to be the best third-party add-on in terms of performance, content size and several useful features. Last year, it was deprecated from maintenance and Kodi users were confused as to what will replace their favorite Kodi add-on. However, this year TVAddons team which is quite popular for its video addon took the heavy task in hand and started forking Fusion.
Jun. 7, 2019
How to Use Google Maps Speedometer
Google Maps is often deemed as the most-capable mapping and navigation platform by many, thanks to themyriad of featuresand commute choices baked into it. It’s also the first pick among users who are looking for a wholesome navigation experience and new features on the regular. Well, Google Maps offers new capabilities to users on a regular basis and the latest addition comes in the form of an on-screen, virtual speedometer.
Jun. 7, 2019
Poco F1 Price Slashed; Available for Just Rs. 17,999
The Poco F1 has consistently been one of the best smartphones to buy in its price range, and now the smartphone has received yet another temporary price cut bringing it down toRs. 17,999for the base 6GB/64GB variant. The Rs. 2,000 price cut is a part of the Poco Days Sale that kicked off June 5, and will be going on till June 9, so if you’ve been holding out on buying a new smartphone, this might be the perfect time to get your hands on the Poco F1.
Jun. 7, 2019
Samsung Has Third Most Patents on AI: Report
Samsung Electronics Co. has the third-largest number of patents related to artificial intelligence (AI), coming behind two US tech giants, a report showed on Friday. Five of the top 10 companies were based in the United States, two in Japan, one in South Korea, one in the Netherlands and one Germany, Yonhap news agency reported. “The more countries in which an invention has been patented, the higher the perceived international market potential for the patented invention,” the study said.
Jun. 7, 2019
This is the iOS 13 Feature I Really Want on Android
The new “Find My” feature, which clubs both Find My Device and Find My Friend, under a single roof isnow capable of locating lost or stolen Apple devices that are offline and not connected to the Internet. Apple talked about “Find My”, saying that both MacBooks and iPhones will act as Bluetooth beacons in an offline state and nearby Apple devices would relay the geo-location of stolen devices to the owner.
Jun. 6, 2019
Amazon Will Soon Start Using Drones to Deliver Packages in Just 30 Minutes
Upping the ante for its rivals, Amazon on Wednesday unveiled its latest and Next-Gen Prime Air drone that can fly up to 24 km and deliver packages under 2.5 kg to customers in less than 30 minutes. The drone would start shipping packages within months, starting with the US. “With the help of our world-class fulfillment and delivery network, we expect to scale Prime Air both quickly and efficiently, delivering packages via drone to customers within months,” Jeff Wilke, CEO of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, told the audience at its “Re: Mars” event here.
Jun. 6, 2019
11 New macOS Catalina Features You Should Know
macOS 10.15 has finally been announced by Apple, and it brings along a bunch of new features and performance improvements to the Mac. We’ve been playing around with macOS Catalina since the keynote ended, and here are 11 new macOS Catalina features and changes you should know: 1. iTunes is Now Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV Apple finally realised that the company was making iTunes do too many things and it was quickly becoming a cluttered mess of a software.
Jun. 6, 2019
Asus Issues Official Statement Regarding Delhi High Court Verdict on ZenFone Branding
In light of the recent ban issued by the Delhi High Court on Asus’ usage of the ZenFone branding in India, the Taiwanese company has now given an official statement regarding the situation. The company states that“The ASUS legal team is currently working with the Delhi High Court in India to resolve the Zen Mobiles and ZenFone trademark lawsuit. The supply of ASUS smartphones, notebooks and other products, as well as technical support and after-sales service for all ASUS products remain unchanged for all consumers.
Jun. 6, 2019
Robert Downey Jr. Unveils Tech Initiative to Save Earth
“Iron Man” actor Robert Downey Jr. has announced a new initiative called The Footprint Coalition that would help clean up the planet using advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and nanotechnology. “Between robotics and nanotechnology, we could clean up the planet significantly, if not totally, in 10 years,” Downey told the audience. According to the actor who has played the character of Tony Stark aka Iron Man for the past 11 years — the latest being the mega-hit “Avengers: The End Game” — AI gives him hope to tackle the climate problems.
Jun. 6, 2019
PUBG Mobile, Game For Peace Revenue Over $4.8 Million a Day
China’s Internet powerhouse Tencent’s revenue from PUBG Mobile and its new version, Game For Peace, crossed $4.8 million a day in May, becoming the worlds top grossing mobile app, according to a new report from mobile app intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The two versions combined to generate an estimated $146 million in player spending during the month of May, about 126 per cent more than the nearly $65 million PUBG Mobile alone grossed in April, according to the estimate which excluded Android revenue from China.
Jun. 6, 2019
Facebook Sued by Dutch Billionaire Over Fake Bitcoin Ads
Dutch billionaire John de Mol, has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for allowing fake Bitcoin related ads on its platform that were using his image to perpetrate the fraud. According to his lawyers, the social media giant had failed to prevent the ads from appearing on the platform, and had also failed to respond to complaints in a timely manner. According to reports, the ads claimed de Mol’s involvement or backing in Bitcoin related schemes and enticed people to send money to purchase Bitcoin or get involved in what were fake cryptocurrency-related businesses.
Jun. 6, 2019
How to Install iOS 13 Developer Beta on Your iPhone
Prerequisites Before you get on with the installation, there are a couple of things you should need: While usually it’s possible to simply head over to the Apple Developer website and install a profile on your iPhone to get the developer beta as an OTA update. However, this time around that option isn’t available, so we’ll be downloading a restore image and installing that via a MacBook. That’s it, the update will be flashed on your iPhone, and you’ll be running iOS 13 in no time.
Jun. 6, 2019
Huawei Signs Deal to Develop 5G Network in Russia
Chinese giant Huawei has signed a deal with Russian telecom operator MTS to develop a 5G network in the country over the course of the next year. The deal was signed on the sidelines of a meeting between the presidents of the two countries, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The agreement between Huawei and MTS comes at a good time for Huawei, considering the US imposed ban on the company has been causing it quite a lot of trouble in the global market with various US technology giants ceasing business dealings with the company.
Jun. 6, 2019
iOS 13 Brings a Much More Powerful Built-in Photo Editor
At its WWDC keynote on June 3rd, Apple unveiled the brand new update to its mobile operating system — iOS 13 — which comes with some major upgrades over iOS 12. While the Cupertino giant announced some of the biggest changes and features in iOS 12 on stage, there are some that didn’t get a mention at the event. Well, we’ve been using iOS 13 on our iPhone X to find new features and changes for you guys, and it turns out, iOS 13 has a more powerful and feature-rich native photo editor than iOS 12.
Jun. 6, 2019
Microsoft, Oracle Team Up to Take on Amazon AWS
In a rather unusual arrangement, two Cloud rivals Microsoft and Oracle have announced an interoperability partnership enabling customers to migrate and run mission-critical enterprise workloads across Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud. Enterprises can now seamlessly connect Microsoft Azure services, like Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to Oracle Cloud services, like Autonomous Database. The move is seen as an effort by Oracle to offset losses in the fierce competition coming its way from Amazon’s Cloud arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud.
Jun. 6, 2019
Nokia 2.2 Launched in India for Rs. 6,999
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, launched its new budget smartphone – Nokia 2.2 – in India on Thursday. The smartphone would be available in tungsten black and steel colours at an offer price of Rs 6,999 for the 2GB+16GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 for 3GB+32GB storage variant till June 30. After the offer ends, it would be available for Rs 7,699 and Rs 8,699, respectively. “Nokia 2.2 is the most accessible smartphone in the Indian market that gives you the promise of Android One and brings you the most secure Android experience.
Jun. 6, 2019
Facebook May Introduce Its Cryptocurrency in June
Facebook may finally launch its long-rumoured cryptocurrency later in June. The cryptocurrency, under Facebook’s “Project Libra”, is reportedly aimed at allowing Facebook’s global users to transfer money across borders and to make online purchases. With its cryptocurrency, the social networking giant is planning to include bonuses for merchants that adopt it. Infact, employees in the project would even have the choice to be paid in the cyber currency, Engadget reported on Wednesday.
Jun. 6, 2019
China Grants 5G Licenses to 4 Telecom Operators
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has granted commercial 5G licenses to four of the country’s telecom operators — China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, and Broadcasting Network Corp. With this step, the country has taken a big leap forward towards full commercial deployment of 5G networks in the country. MIIT minister, Miao Wei said at the license presentation ceremony that the 5G technology will bring high-speed, safe, mobile, and new-generation information infrastructure in the country.
Jun. 5, 2019
Mozilla Firefox Begins Blocking Web Tracking
Mozilla, the maker of Open Source browser Firefox, has started blocking website cookies that can let advertisers and publishers track users across the web. “Today, Firefox will be rolling out this feature, Enhanced Tracking Protection, to all new users by default, to make it harder for over a thousand companies to track their every move. “Additionally, we’re updating our privacy-focused features including an upgraded Facebook Container extension, a Firefox desktop extension for Lockwise, a way to keep their passwords safe across all platforms, and Firefox Monitor’s new dashboard to manage multiple email addresses,” the company wrote in a blog post late on Tuesday.
Jun. 4, 2019
How to Install macOS 10.15 Beta on Your Mac
Prerequisites Before installing macOS Catalina, there are a couple of things you should know: Downloading and installing the macOS Catalina developer beta is pretty straightforward. Just follow the steps below, and you’ll be up and running in no time. That’s it, once the update has finished downloading, you’ll be able to install macOS Catalina developer beta on your Mac with just a few clicks. As always, keep in mind that this is a developer beta andmay have a ton of bugsand issues that can hinder your workflow, and/or cause other problems on your Mac.
Jun. 4, 2019
Apple Announces macOS Catalina at WWDC 2019
Like every year, we have a new macOS update to talk about and well, let’s start off by getting the name of the latest iteration for Apple’s desktop OS out of the way.macOS 10.15 has been named ‘macOS Catalina’and there’s, of course, a number of new features that were shown on stage during the keynote event. macOS Catalina kills off iTunes and brings along Apple Music, voice control, making it possible to use iPad as a secondary display, and more to the Mac.
Jun. 4, 2019
Apple Unveils the New Mac Pro at WWDC 2019; Starts at $5999
The Mac Pro will come with Intel’s Xeon processors, with 300W of power supplied to the processor to make sure it runs at its best at all times. Other than that, the Mac Pro comes with 12 RAM slots and can have up to a whopping 1.5 TB of system memory. Apart from all that, the Mac Pro supports upto 128GB Radeon Vega II GPU, and comes with 8 PCIe slots.
Jun. 4, 2019
Here are the Devices that will Get iOS 13
What Apple didn’t announce at the keynote, however, was which devices will support iOS 13 when it launches this fall. So if you’re wondering whether your iPhone or iPod Touch will get iOS 13, here’s the complete list of devices that will be eligible for the iOS 13 upgrade. The iOS 13 developer beta is live right now, so if you have an Apple Developer account, a compatible iOS device, and the will to risk having to completely wipe your phone, you can try it out right now.
Jun. 4, 2019
How to Install Kodi No Limits Build (Working Method)
Note:Many of the Kodi Builds host and stream copyrighted content. Streaming protected content is illegal and amounts to piracy. We do not encourage online piracy in any way or form. Kodi No Limits Build is quite unique in a way because it provides several useful features likeKodi addonsand repos along with the massive media content. You also get the popular Aptoide app store which hosts Android APKs. It’s pretty interesting that you can run Android apps under this Kodi build.
Jun. 4, 2019
How to Turn on Screen Time on Mac
WithmacOS Catalina, Apple brought along a bunch of improvements and some new features to the Mac; plus, the Cupertino giant showed off redesigned apps including those for Reminders, Notes, Music, and more. However, one of the more useful apps that was added to the Mac with macOS Catalina is Screen Time — yes, it’s now available on the Mac, so you can keep a track of your Mac usage without the need for any third party apps.
Jun. 4, 2019
macOS Catalina does not Support 32-bit Apps; Here’s How to Check Which Apps Won’t Work
Last year, with the announcement of macOS Mojave, Apple said that macOS 10.14 will officially be the last macOS release to support 32-bit apps, and that developers should transition to 64-bit apps to ensure functionality with future releases of macOS. Well, the company has finallyannounced macOS 10.15 Catalina, and it does not run 32-bit apps. That means, any app that hasn’t yet transitioned to 64-bit will cease working on your MacBook as soon as you update it to macOS Catalina.
Jun. 4, 2019
WWDC 2019 Roundup: All the Major Announcements
There was no doubt about the fact thatiOS 13will be the next iteration of iOS that will power your iPhone, but a system-wide dark mode has now officially been confirmed as well. Yeah, you now not only have a new dark wallpaper but also all of your native apps have an AMOLED dark theme applied to them. Apart from the dark mode, you also get swipe typing in the keyboard (yay, finally), new fashion accessories in Memoji, Sing in with Apple for improved privacy and updated apps like Maps, Reminders, the camera app with enhanced photography feature, and lot more.
Jun. 3, 2019
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Images Leaked Online
After the huge success of the Mi Band 3, Xiaomi is obviously working on a new, updated fitness band. Well, the Mi Band 4 (as one would expect it to be called) has now leaked out in actual, real-life images and it looks pretty impressive. The images were leaked onWeibo, and show off the purported Mi Band 4 from various angles. First off, if the images are to be believed, the Mi Band 4 looks like it’ll come with an upgraded color OLED display instead of the black and white panel on the Mi Band 3.
Jun. 3, 2019
Apple Announces iPadOS at WWDC 2019
Here are some of the interesting features in iPadOS: iPadOS allows users to pin widgets straight on the home screen, and you’ll be able to simply swipe on the home screen to view your widgets without moving away from your home screen. Slide over has been improved as well, and you can now quickly swipe on the bottom bar in the slide over window, to quickly switch between recently used apps — just like on an iPhone with multi-tasking.
Jun. 3, 2019
Apple Announces watchOS 6 at WWDC 2019
Here are some of the impressive new additions to the Apple Watch with watchOS 6: The Apple watch now gets support for its very own App Store which will let users download their favorite apps directly on the watch. Users will be able to search for apps using dictation, scribbles, or via Siri; plus, you’ll be able to see product pages and more before you download the app. Apple is also bringing more Apple Apps to the watch, including things like the Audibooks app, Voice memos, and even the calculator app along with support for calculating tips, and splitting bills with your friends.
Jun. 3, 2019
Black Shark 2’s Master Touch Makes PUBG Mobile a Lot More Fun
The much-awaited Black Shark 2arrived in Indialast week, adding to the niche but quite fledgling mobile gaming market in the country. It’s a specced-out smartphone, which not only looks like a beastly RGB-lit gaming device but also specs to match. However, one of the more standout features of the Black Shark 2 will have to be all the awesome display technology that it packs inside. We have already talked about thesedisplay features, which are pretty cool, but we finally got our hands on the Black Shark 2 earlier this week and it’sthe Master Touch feature that has me pretty impressed.
Jun. 3, 2019
Protesters Strip Outside Facebook’s New York Office Against Nudity Censorship
About a 100 people stripped naked in front of Facebook’s New York headquarters as part of a protest against what they view as censorship regarding Facebook and Instagram’s policies around artistic nudity. Right from dawn on Sunday, the demonstrators lay naked on the road, each with large images of male nipples covering their private parts, CNN reported. The protest — called #wethenipple — was organised and photographed by internationally-renowned American artist Spencer Tunick and the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC).
Jun. 3, 2019
How to Watch WWDC 2019 Live
On a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod If you’re using a MacBook, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, you can just head over tothis linkand watch the event unfold live. The event starts off at 10AM PDT (10:30PM IST), so make sure you tune in at the right time. There are also rumors that iTunes will be killed off and replaced by a new Music app, so get ready to manage your iPhone, iPod, and iPad using the replacement app.
Jun. 3, 2019
Oppo Shows off Under-display Selfie Camera Prototype
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo has today shown off a working prototype of a smartphone with the selfie camera hidden under the display. A video of the phone was shared on Weibo by the company’s Vice President, Brian Shen, and was subsequently shared on Twitter by the official Twitter handle of Oppo mobiles. The video shows off a phone with no bezels and a full-screen display showing a slideshow of images. However, on launching the camera app in selfie mode, the upper portion of the display turns off, letting the camera hidden underneath it take a selfie.
Jun. 3, 2019
Apple Announces iOS 13 at WWDC 2019
At its annual developer conference, WWDC, Apple has announced the latest iteration for its mobile operating system — iOS 13. The new OS brings along a host of new features and performance improvements. Chief among the many new features in iOS 13 are the inclusion of (finally) a system-wide dark mode, swipe to type support, and more. Here are some of the major improvements and new features in iOS 13:
Jun. 3, 2019
Twitter Apologises for Suspending Accounts of Chinese Activists
Just days before the 30th anniversary of the crackdown on a pro-democracy demonstration in Tiananmen Square on June 4, Twitter suspended a large number of accounts, including those belonging to Chinese political commentators, the media reported. Twitter later apologised for the error. Twitter’s action, which affected more than 100 users, came over several hours late Friday and early Saturday, The New York Times reported citing a human rights worker. As a result, accounts of several human rights lawyers, activists and students, among others, got suspended.
Jun. 3, 2019
Here’s iOS 13’s New Redesigned Reminders App in Dark Mode
WWDC is about start in just about 4 hours, and the leaks are coming in. Now, Benjamin Geskin, has shown off what iOS 13’s redesigned Reminders app will look like, and it’s in dark mode, which just makes it that much better! The new Reminders app comes with a more improved user interface that looks cleaner, and should make it easier for users to manage their reminders, especially for people who have a lot on their plate.
Jun. 1, 2019
China Plans Blacklist of US Technology Firms in Retaliation to Trade War
The US-China trade war is heating up, and now China is creating a blacklist of US firms, and even individuals. The move was announced by the Chinese government on Friday, and the country said that the list would contain foreign companies, individuals, and organizations that“do not follow market rules, violate the spirit of contracts, blockade and stop supplying Chinese companies for noncommercial reasons, and seriously damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.
May. 31, 2019
7 Best Media Server Apps You Should Use in 2019
Many believe media server apps are a thing of the past. However, some users heavily rely on their personal media serve to organize and distribute media content that they have collected over the years. Of course, with the advent ofNetflixand othercloud-based streaming services, the space for personal media servers have shrunk. But it’s still a viable way to stream shows and movies without traffic congestion and buffering issues. What I like about these new media server apps is that they allow us to access our media from any device and even online when we are not at our home.
May. 31, 2019
Delhi BJP Website Hacked, Shows Beef Dishes
The website of BJP’s Delhi arm was hacked on Thursday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his appointed cabinet ministers attended their swearing in ceremony and took oaths. The hacker replaced the words BJP with Beef, and posted recipes for various beef dishes on the website in a separate tab that read ‘Beef Dishes.’ Under the tab, were the names of dishes like Beef Fry, Beef Dry Fry, Beef Curry, and more which led to their individual pages with complete recipes and images of the dishes.
May. 31, 2019
Galaxy Note 10 Won’t Have Physical Buttons: Report
Samsung is likely to skip the standard 3.5-mm headphone jack and even physical keys for functions like volume and power on its upcoming Galaxy Note 10. “The Note 10 will have no 3.5mm connector, and exterior buttons (power, volume, Bixby) will be replaced by capacitive or pressure-sensitive areas, likely highlighted by some kind of raised ‘bump’ and/or texture along the edge (i.e. a faux button),” the Android Authority reported late on Thursday.
May. 31, 2019
Google Adds the Mate 20 Pro Back to its Android Q Beta List
The US ban on Huawei has been a wild-ride so far, but things seem to be getting crazier by the day. After earlierrevoking Huawei’s Android license, and thenremoving the Huawei Mate 20 Profrom its official list of devices that can run the Android Q beta, Google seems to have had a change of mind, and has added theMate 20 Proback to the list of devices that can run the Android Q beta.
May. 31, 2019
OnePlus 7 vs OnePlus 7 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus has finally launched the OnePlus 7 in India, with the usual flagship specs, and the phone goes on sale June 4th across online retailers, and OnePlus exclusive offline stores. However, earlier this month, the company also launched the OnePlus 7 Pro packed to the brim with flagship features. So, if you’re confused about which OnePlus phone you should buy this year, we’re here to help. This is our OnePlus 7 vs OnePlus 7 Pro quick comparison.
May. 31, 2019
WWDC 2019: What to Expect from Apple’s Developer Event
Apple’s annual developer event, WWDC (or Dub Dub, as people tend to call it), is scheduled to kick off from June 3, and as always, we’re expecting quite a lot of stuff to be announced at the keynote this year as well. The invites have been sent, and people have looked at them from every angle whatsoever, trying to decipher what they could be hinting at. So, if you’re also wondering what Apple might announce at WWDC this year, here’s what we’re expecting to see.
May. 30, 2019
Amazon Launches the Echo Show 5 in India, Priced at Rs. 8,999
After launching the Echo Show in India last month, for a whopping Rs. 22,999, the US giant has now launched a smaller version of the display-touting Alexa smart speaker in India. Called the Echo Show 5, the smart speaker comes with a smaller 5-inch display, but brings all of the capabilities of its much larger sibling, the Echo Show with its 10.1-inch display. With a more compact form factor, the Echo Show 5 is aimed towards being an addition to places like a bedside table, a kitchen counter, and similar places where a larger display might not be suitable.
May. 30, 2019
Chinese Database Leaks 42.5 Million Records from Dating Apps
As many as 42.5 million records of users of different dating apps were found in a single Chinese database that doesnt have a password protection, a security researcher has said. Jeremiah Fowler on May 25 discovered a non password protected Elastic database that was clearly associated with dating apps based on the names of the folders. “The IP address is located on a US server and a majority of the users appear to be Americans based on their user IP and geo-locations.
May. 30, 2019
Chinese Military to Replace Windows with Custom OS
In the thick of trade tensions between the US and China, Chinese officials have decided to develop a custom operating system (OS) that will replace Windows on computers used by the Chinese military to avoid hacking risks. The decision, while not been made official through the government’s normal press channels, was reported this month by Canada-based military magazine Kanwa Asian Defence that said that Chinese military officials would not jump from Windows to Linux but instead develop a custom OS, ZDNet reported on Tuesday.
May. 30, 2019
New Galaxy Note 10 Renders Show Vertically Aligned Rear Cameras, Single Front Camera
Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 10 has already started leaking, and now, Benjamin Geskin has created a render of what the Note 10 might look like. According to the render, which hassince been validatedby noted Samsung leaker IceUniverse, Samsung will ditch the horizontally aligned rear-camera module that we saw with the Galaxy S10 series, for a vertically aligned rear camera module on the Note 10. The Galaxy Note 10 is rumored to come with atriple rear camera set up, with most likely a similar arrangement of lenses as what we saw with the Galaxy S10 and S10+, i.
May. 29, 2019
Pune RTO to Soon Enable WhatsApp Complaints Against Autorickshaw Drivers
If you’re from Pune, and are annoyed by the city’s infamously arrogant autorickshaw drivers, the Pune RTO is planning on making it easier to lodge complaints against errant autorickshaw drivers. Soon, you’ll be able to lodge complaints against three-wheeler drivers via WhatsApp and even email. All you’ll need to do is provide the RTO with the autorickshaw’s vehicle registration number and the driver’s photo to lodge a complaint. Speaking about the planned move, regional transport officer Sanjay Raut said,“we regularly initiate drives to ensure that law-abiding commuters don’t face issues […] Soon we will make provisions for people to reach out to us with vehicle registration number and photos of problematic auto drivers to take immediate actions.
May. 29, 2019
Amazon Sold a Moto Z4 Before Motorola has Even Announced the Phone
You know how phones get leaked, and seller listings sometimes show up ahead of time, well, Amazon just one-upped all of that by actually selling a phone before it has even been announced. Motorola’s upcoming module-supporting Moto Z4 was reportedly listed on Amazon, and was available to purchase. Obviously, someone ordered the phone. However, what’s even more unusual in the situation is that Amazon actually shipped the device out to the buyer — that’s weird because you’d expect the company to notice a mess-up such as this one and not ship the product.
May. 29, 2019
40 Best Subreddits You Should Subscribe on Reddit
If you want to stay updated with the latest trends and what the internet is talking about, then Reddit is the place to be. It’s a site where the registered community members submit text posts, images, and direct links to funny and interesting content. Anyone can join Reddit for free and browse thousands of subreddits, which are essentially pages that are dedicated to different topics. You’ll find everything from current events, sports updates, drama, funny memes, and more.
May. 29, 2019
Huawei Is Back on the SD Association’s Members List
Ever since the US ban on Huawei, the Chinese giant has been suffering setback after setback. However, finally, at least one thing went Huawei’s way. After beingremoved as a member of the SD Associationa few days back, Huawei’s name has now been added to the association’s list of members again. A Huawei representative confirmed the change to Android Authority, but declined to provide more details. In any case, it does look like the SD Association, which makes the standards for microSD cards and SD cards, has taken an about-turn on its decision to remove Huawei as a member.
May. 28, 2019
Alienware Launches the m15 and m17 Gaming Laptops at Computex 2019
Alienware m17 The Alienware m17 comes with a 17-inch FullHD display with options of both 60Hz and 144Hz displays. The laptop also comes with Tobii EyeTracking technology allowing users to interact with their laptops by just using their eyes, and playing supported games like Far Cry 5. In terms of hardware, the m17 comes with 9th-gen Intel processors and can be customised up to an Intel Core i9-9980HK CPU, paired with up to 16GB RAM, and up to 4TB PCIe SSD.
May. 28, 2019
China Is Leading Globally in App Development: Apple China Chief
Ten years after US tech giant Apple Inc launched its App Store, the number of Chinese developers tops 2.2 million and they have become a leading force in app development, said Apple’s China chief. “Through Apple’s App Store, their products have entered the global stage and many of them have become successful cases internationally.” She citied the global success of short video sharing app TikTok, also known as Douyin in China, and the apps developed by China’s Palace Museum, as examples of China’s innovative ability.
May. 28, 2019
Intel Unveils Its 10th-gen Processors at Computex 2019
“10th Gen Intel Core processors — our most integrated CPU — and ‘Project Athena’ are great examples of how our deep investments at a platform level will help fuel innovation across the industry,” Gregory Bryant, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Client Computing Group, said in a statement. The company’s first 10th Gen Intel Core processors bring high performance AI to the PC at scale with its Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost).
May. 28, 2019
TikTok’s Parent Company Is Reportedly Making a Smartphone
After reports that TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance is looking to launch amusic streaming serviceto compete against Spotify and Apple Music, a new report from theFinancial Timessuggests that the company is now also making a smartphone. According to the report, the phone will come pre-loaded with ByteDance apps (which makes sense, because why else would the company be making a phone), including the news aggregator app Jinri Toutiao, TikTok, and maybe even the rumored music streaming service.
May. 28, 2019
iPhone Prices in India are the 4th Highest in the World
If you are looking for the best rate for an iPhone, India is not the ideal country. A new report has found that the price of iPhone XS in India is the fourth highest in the world. At $1,635, the cost of iPhone XS in India is less only when compared to Brazil, Turkey and Argentina, said the report from Deutsche Bank. The report revealed that iPhones are cheaper in Bangladesh than in India.
May. 28, 2019
OPPO Reno With Snapdragon 855, 10x Hybrid Zoom Launched in India
OPPO recently launched its new flagship lineup, OPPO Reno, in China with an impressive design, fullscreen bezel-less display, an exciting shark fin pop-up selfie camera, and 10x hybrid zoom. Well, we had been waiting for OPPO to bring the smartphone to India ever since and they finally did today at a launch event in New Delhi. OPPO Reno 10x Zoom: Price and Availability TheOPPO Reno 10x Zoom Edition has been priced starting at Rs 39,990for the base 6GB+128GB variant.
May. 28, 2019
Redmi K20 Series with Snapdragon 855, Pop-up Selfie Camera Launched in China
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi has been hyping up the launch of its first flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 for the past few weeks. We’ve already seen amyriad of teasersandleakssurrounding this much-awaited flagship device and well, the company finally unveiled the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro at a launch event in Beijing today. Redmi K20 Pro: Price and Availability The Redmi K20 Pro has beenpriced starting at 2,499 yuan (around Rs 25,200) for the 6GB+64GB base variant, with the 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and the specced-out 8GB+256GB retailing at 2,599 yuan, 2,799 yuan, and 2,999 yuan respectively.
May. 28, 2019
Smartphone Sales Decline; Samsung, Huawei Sell Most
“Demand for premium smartphones remained lower than for basic smartphones, which affected brands such as Samsung and Apple that have significant stakes in high-end smartphones,” Anshul Gupta, Senior Research Director at Gartner, said in a statement. “In addition, demand for utility smartphones declined as the rate of upgrading from feature phones to smartphones has slowed, given that 4G feature phones give users great advantages at a lower cost.” Slowing innovation in flagship smartphones and rising prices continued to extend replacement cycles.
May. 28, 2019
Dell Launches New XPS and Inspiron Laptops at Computex 2019
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 The new Dell XPS 13 is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a thinner design, and Dell claims that the laptop offers up to 2.5 times better performance. The new XPS 13 comes with a redesigned display with a 16:10 aspect ratio with an edge-to-edge display that, according to Dell, has a 7% larger viewing area. More importantly, Dell has shifted the webcam from the bottom bezel to the top, which is one of the only complaints that people had with the Dell XPS line-up.
May. 28, 2019
Teenager Hacked Apple Systems to Get a Job, Pleads Guilty
A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple’s secure system hoping to impress the company and get a job. He said he used his “high level of expertise” in information technology to create false digital credentials which tricked Apple’s server into thinking he was a company employee. His actions were reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation who contacted the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Defending his client, the boy’s lawyer Mark Twiggs told the court his client was not aware of the seriousness of his actions at the time and thought the company might offer him a job.
May. 27, 2019
TSMC Begins Mass Production of 7nm+ Kirin 985, A13 Chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) – the world’s largest contract chipset maker – has officially announced the beginning of mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process for Kirin 985 and or A13 chipsets. “This is the first time the Taiwanese company is implementing EUV lithography, taking a step towards becoming the main competitor of Intel and Samsung,” the GSMArena reported on Monday. The announcement comes days after TSMC said it would continue delivering critical semiconductors to Huawei Technologies even as chip designer ARM has cut ties with the tech giant.
May. 27, 2019
Apple’s Vegas Billboard Lands the Company in Legal Trouble
On behalf of all users, people from Rhode Island and Michigan in the US have filed a class action suit against Apple alleging a potential data breach situation and false advertising. The suit is pegged to a recent Apple billboard put up in Las Vegas, promoting privacy that reads: “What happens on your iPhone, stays in your iPhone.” However, Leigh Wheaton, Jill Paul and Trevor Paul in their suit claimed that Apple profits from releasing the extensive demographic data it has about its users, their full names, ages, and addresses, plus their history of music listening preferences, Apple Insider reported on Saturday.
May. 27, 2019
Asus Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with the Leather-clad ZenBook Edition 30
The ZenBook Edition 30 comes in a handcrafted, Italian-leather encased lid that looks incredible. The ZenBook Edition 30 also features rose gold diamond cut edges and trim bar, along with an 18-karat rose-gold plated 30th anniversary logo on the lid (which somewhat reminds me of Star Trek). The ZenBook Edition 30 comes with 8th-gen Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, MX150 GPU, up to 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB SSD.
May. 27, 2019
Asus Launches New ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, and ZenBook 15 Laptops at Computex 2019
The laptops come with Asus’ ScreenPad 2.0 technology that fits a display in the trackpad, and adds an interactive secondary screen that enhances productivity, especially for people who love to multitask on their laptops. Here are the spec-sheets for the new ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, and ZenBook 15 that Asus has launched in Taiwan today. Asus did not announce the pricing and availability for the ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, and ZenBook 15, but we’ll update this story when more details are made available.
May. 27, 2019
Asus Launches ZenBook Pro Duo with ScreenPad Plus Technology
Asus is calling this secondary display ‘ScreenPad Plus’ and the ZenBook Pro Duo is the world’s first laptop to feature it. The ScreenPad Plus interacts seamlessly with the 4K display on the laptop and should be a boon for creative professionals. ZenBook Pro Duo Specifications In terms of the hardware, Asus has packed the ZenBook Pro Duo with top-of-the-line hardware across the board. For processing you can get up to the Intel Core i9 on the ZenBook Pro Duo.
May. 27, 2019
Asus ZenFone 6 Sets Two Smartphone Camera Records According to DxOMark
DxOMark has today released the front-camera scores for Asus’ new flagship smartphone — the ZenFone 6, and according to DxOMark’s tests, the ZenFone 6 sets not one, but two smartphone camera records. For one, the overall selfie score of the ZenFone 6, which stands at 98, is the highest any smartphone has achieved on DxOMark. The ZenFone 6 is followed by the Galaxy S10 5G with 97 points, the S10 Plus with 96 points, and the Pixel 3 with 92 points.
May. 27, 2019
Black Shark 2 India Launch: How to Watch the Live Stream
Black Shark is all set to launch its brand new gaming phone, the Black Shark 2 in India later today, and while we’ll be at the launch event covering it live, if you too want to see the phone being launched in India, Black Shark will be live streaming the entire event on YouTube, so you can follow along and watch the launch event from the comfort of your home.
May. 27, 2019
Black Shark 2 Launched in India
Well, if you’re a PUBG Mobile fanatic and had been yearning for a true gaming smartphone, then Xiaomi’s gaming sub-brandBlack Sharkhas finally stepped foot in India. The company has today launched the Black Shark 2 in India, a smartphone that screams gaming both on the inside and outside. It wasfirst launchedin China a couple of months ago. Black Shark 2: Price and Availability The Black Shark 2 has been priced starting at Rs 39,999 for the 6GB+128GB base variant, which pits it against the OnePlus 7 which will go on sale next month.
May. 27, 2019
Computex 2019: Everything AMD Announced at the Event
1. 3rd Gen Ryzen Desktop Processors AMD announced a slew of new desktop processors, the 3rd generation of the company’s Ryzen series of processors including a 12 core beast in the form of the Ryzen 9. The new processors are based on AMD’s new Zen 2 core architecture, and follow the company’s ‘chiplet’ design approach. The new processors are expected to offer better on-die cache than before which should come in handy for gaming.
May. 27, 2019
Here Are All the Accessories Launched For The Black Shark 2 in India
Just a couple months after its unveiling in China, theBlack Shark 2has made its much-awaited debut in India and it’s certainly a desirable smartphone for gaming enthusiasts. Black Shark 2 comes with a low-latency display, Snapdragon 855 chipset, RGB lighting, Liquid Cooling, dual front-firing stereo speakers, and a lot more. There’s even stock Android onboard and I know that’s got to attract some eyeballs. But if that isn’t enough to put you, PUBG Mobile enthusiasts, into a game coma, Black Shark 2 is accompanied by a slew of accessories in India.
May. 27, 2019
Here’s How Black Shark 2’s Awesome Display Enhances Your Gaming Experience
The gaming smartphone we had all been waiting for has finally launched in India. TheBlack Shark 2has made its much-awaited debut in the country and apart from looking like an obvious gaming smartphone with a striking metal-glass build, RGB lighting, and Liquid Cooling in tow. However, I would say that it’s the astounding display which has me intrigued about the device, so here’s everything you need to know about the same:
May. 27, 2019
Pokemon Rumble Rush Hands-on: A Fun Game That Gets Monotonous Too Quick
Pikachu, I choose you. I remember the good old days when Pokemon was everything we kids could think and talk about. Regularly watching the episodes, exchanging the playing cards, and a lot more. Well, times may have changed, but our love for Pokemon remains unchanged and we’d give anything Pokemon-related a try – at least once. And that’s the reason why we’re having this conversation right now. I bet a lot of you have spent a chunk of your time wandering the streets whenPokemon Gocame out, but the hype around the AR game has since diluted.
May. 27, 2019
The Ban on Huawei Shows Just How Dependent We are on US Technology
Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively banned Huawei from conducting business with the US, and firms based in the US. That was a big deal, but its real repercussions started showing up over the next few weeks, and day by day, Huawei has been hit with bans and restrictions from US technology giants, and even non-US firms; restrictions that could cripple the Chinese technology giant, and restrictions that show just how dependent manufacturers are on US technology, especially in the world of consumer electronics.
May. 27, 2019
6 Best Android Emulators for Mac You Should Try in 2019
There are a lot of reasons why you might want to use an Android emulator on your Mac. You might want to run Android apps on your Mac, or maybe you’re a developer and are looking for an Android emulator to debug your apps on. Whatever the reason, if you’re looking for Android emulators for Mac, chances are the one you’ve used (and probably hated), is the one that comes bundled with Android Studio.
May. 25, 2019
Huawei Can’t Use microSD Cards In Its Phones Going Forward
The US imposed ban on Huawei has been taking its toll on the Chinese giant. In the latest setback to the besieged giant, the SD Association has barred the company from being its member. This means that Huawei won’t be able to provide support for microSD cards in its future smartphones, and SD card support in its future laptops. In a statement to Android Authority, the SD Association confirmed that the step was taken in compliance with Trump’s executive order, which makes the SD Association join in on an ever growing list of companies that are cutting ties with Huawei.
May. 24, 2019
Call of Duty Mobile Battle Royale Mode: Better than PUBG Mobile?
Call of Duty Mobile arrived in closed beta to India earlier last week, looking to emulate the mind-boggling success of PUBG Mobile. Though the beta commenced solely with the multi-player mode enabled, giving users a chance to relive the nostalgia of the Modern Warfare days, the battle royale mode became available a couple of days ago. I had been having the time of my life, playing back-to-back Team Deathmatch games on the Killhouse map, since there was no word on when the Battle Royale mode will go live.
May. 24, 2019
China Could Hurt Apple Profits by 29% If It Fires Back on the Huawei Ban: Goldman Sachs
As the US imposed trade restrictions on Huawei slowly take their toll on the world’s second largest smartphone company, Goldman Sachs analysts have now said that China could hurt Apple’s profits by as much as 29% if the country decides to retaliate on the ban. In a note to investors, Goldman Sachs analysts mentioned that Apple could lose as much as 29% of its profits if China banned the sale of iPhones in the country as retaliation for the ban on Huawei in the US.
May. 24, 2019
Huawei Ban: Everything That’s Happened So Far
A lot has happened with Huawei over the course of the last week. The company saw itself being put on the Entity List by the US Commerce Department — a list of companies that aren’t allowed to buy technology from US based companies without government approval — approval that the US government wouldn’t give to Huawei anyway. In the immediate aftermath of being placed on the list, US companies started cutting off Huawei from access to their technologies, starting off with Google.
May. 24, 2019
IGTV Gets Support for Landscape Videos
In yet another attempt to keep its long-video supporting IGTV feature afloat, Facebook-owned photo-messaging app Instagram has added support for videos shot in landscape mode. “We’ve heard from creators who want to upload landscape videos for IGTV. Similarly, we’ve heard from viewers who come across landscape videos in IGTV but want to watch them in a more natural way. That’s why we’re announcing support for landscape videos in addition to vertical,” the company wrote in a blog-post on Thursday.
May. 24, 2019
India has the Second Highest Number of Government Requests for Facebook User Data
“This increase was primarily driven by 16,600 items we restricted in India based on a Delhi High Court order regarding claims made about PepsiCo products,” said Facebook. This increase reflects normal growth for the second half as compared to previous reporting periods. “Of the total volume, the US continues to submit the highest number of requests, followed by India, the UK, Germany and France,” he added. The information requests include content restrictions based on local law, reports on locations where access to Facebook products and services were disrupted, and reports of counterfeit, copyright and trademark infringement.
May. 24, 2019
Twitter Records Around 400 Million Tweets for #LokSabhaElections2019
During the course of the six weeks of the election from April 11 till May 19, national security emerged as the most talked about election-related topic on Twitter, followed by religion, jobs and employment, agriculture, and finally demonetisation. The @INCIndia handle along with the handles of other members of the United Progressive Alliance received 37 per cent of the mentions. Congress President Rahul Gandhi and BJP President Amit Shah were the leaders who were most mentioned after Modi on the platform.
May. 24, 2019
Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Loud Sound in a Tiny Package
I have used a lot of Bluetooth speakers, and for the most part, I have found that larger, usually more expensive ones offer better sound. However, they do compromise considerably on portability — that’s one of the reasons you might see me carrying around a JBL Go instead of my relatively bigger (but better sounding) Sony Bluetooth speaker. However, when Sony sent over the SRS-XB12 over to us for a review, I was immediately drawn towards it — it’s small, not as much as the JBL Go, but still relatively tiny, and my experience with Sony’s Bluetooth speakers suggested that it would have better sound quality than my usual JBL go-to; and so, in the last 10 days, I’ve had the XB12 dangling off of my bag, and I’ve used it for everything from listening to music at work and home, while watching movies, and everything in between.
May. 23, 2019
Apple Pledges to Alert Users on iPhone Performance
Apple has committed to be clearer and more upfront with iPhone users about battery health and performance, the UK’s competition watchdog has said. “The CMA became concerned that people might have tried to repair their phone or replace it because they weren’t aware the software update had caused the handset to slow down,” the watchdog said in a statement on late Wednesday. In addition, people were not able to easily find information about the health of their phone’s battery, which can degrade over time.
May. 23, 2019
Asus TUF Gaming FX505 DT Review: A Pretty Solid Gaming Laptop at an Affordable Price
Design and Build Other than that, the entire outer chassis of the laptop is devoid of any lighting whatsoever, which might be something RGB lovers won’t like, but makes the laptop suitable not only as a gaming laptop, but also as a work laptop that you can take into meetings without looking silly. Once you open the lid up, you’re treated to the big, bright, 15.6-inch Full HD display on the laptop, which, as is the case with most gaming laptops these days, has minimal bezels on the top and the sides, and a huge bezel on the bottom with the Asus logo there as well.
May. 23, 2019
Mobile Networks in Asia and Europe are Suspending Orders for Huawei Smartphones
In yet another blow to Huawei’s smartphone business in the Trump administration’s trade restrictions on the company, major mobile networks in Asia and Europe are suspending orders for Huawei smartphones on their networks. Vodafone, the world’s second largest carrier has stopped pre-orders for Huawei’s 5G smartphone, the Mate 20X in the UK. A spokesperson for Vodafone UK told CNN that“this is a temporary measure while uncertainty exists regarding new Huawei 5G devices.
May. 23, 2019
Redmi K20: Everything We Know
[Update: 23 May] Over the last few days, Redmi has been sharing a number of teaser posters on Weibo, confirming a lot of features and specs of the upcoming flagship. The posters confirm that the Redmi K20 will come with the Snapdragon 855, a 4000mAh battery, 48MP primary camera, liquid cooling with Game Turbo 2.0, a pop-up selfie camera, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Redmi K20’s back has also been shown off in a poster, with a very different finish from what we’ve seen on any other smartphone.
May. 23, 2019
Woman Asks Jeff Bezos to Return Product in Meeting
As the CEO of a giant such as Amazon, Jeff Bezos might have been expecting a variety of questions during the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Seattle, but what he probably wasn’t expecting was an Amazon shareholder asking him to return a product she was unsatisfied with. The woman, who is a shareholder in Amazon, was a part of Jeff Bezos’ open question and answer round during the meeting, where shareholders were asking the company to work on climate change and pay parity in the company.
May. 22, 2019
Noise TuneELITE Review: Best Bluetooth Earphones Under Rs. 1,500?
There are a lot of Bluetooth earphones out there, and there are a lot of brands making Bluetooth earphones. On one hand, that’s great for consumers since we’re getting a lot of options to choose from, on the other, it’s getting more difficult to choose a great sounding pair of earphones. Noise is one company that’s consistently making great Bluetooth earphones, so when the TuneELITE (Rs. 1,499) landed at our offices, I was pretty stoked to check it out.
May. 22, 2019
ARM Suspends Business with Huawei: Report
According to a report bythe BBC, UK based chip designer ARM has directed its employees to immediately cease all business dealings with Huawei, HiSilicon, and its subsidiaries. The BBC has reportedly seen internal documents, and is reporting that the company sent an internal memo to its employees asking them to pause“all active contracts, support entitlements, and any pending engagements”with Huawei. Even though ARM is a UK based company, many of its technologies are considered of US-origin, which means that the US based restrictions could apply to a bunch of the company’s technologies.
May. 22, 2019
Fake News Storm Hits Millions in India During Polls
Veena Arora, a retired school principal in a small town of Uttar Pradesh, decided to use a smartphone in November last year for the first time at the cajoling of her children so that the family could stay together online even though they live in different cities. In no time, she joined WhatsApp and started getting updates from family, relatives and friends. Then started the flood of forwarded messages from people in her contact list.
May. 22, 2019
Google Removes Huawei Mate 20 Pro from Android Q Beta
With the US-China trade war intensifying, Huawei is suffering setback after setback. A couple of days backGoogle restricted Huawei’s use of its Android licensebasically forcing Huawei into using AOSP. Earlier today,Microsoft removed Huawei’s MateBook X Profrom its official online store, and now, in another blow to the Chinese giant, Google has removed Huawei’s flagship Mate 20 Pro from the Android Q Beta program. This means that people using the Mate 20 Pro will no longer be eligible to try out Google’s upcoming release of Android 10.
May. 22, 2019
How to Clear Cache on Kodi on Any Device
Kodi is an excellentapplication to stream and organize all our mediacontent in one place. However, there are times when we face issues with constant buffering, low-quality streaming, and usual hang-ups. While you may have a pretty fast internet connection, sometimes the cache files create problems for Kodi to function properly. In such cases, clearing the cache keeps Kodi free from any obstruction. Also, clearing the cache regularly makes Kodi quite fast and responsive.
May. 22, 2019
Huawei’s Alternative OS to Android, HongMeng, Could Roll out as Early as this Fall
Under mounting pressure from the US government, andfacing restrictionsfromvariousUS-basedtech giants, it’s only logical that Huawei has been working on a contingency plan for a situation such as the one the company finds itself in now. To that end, the company had announced that it’s working on its own operating system, which,reports suggest is going to be named HongMeng. Currently, it’s not known if Huawei is using a fork of AOSP for its operating system, or if the company has built an OS from scratch and implemented the Android Runtime to let Android apps work on it.
May. 22, 2019
Microsoft Removes Huawei Laptops from Its Store
After Google’s restrictions on Huawei’s Android license, Microsoft is now taking steps to comply with US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Chinese giant Huawei. The company has stopped selling Huawei laptops on its official store, and all listings for Huawei laptops, including the Huawei MateBook X Pro have been removed by the company, sometime in the last week. While that would come as a big shock to Huawei, which is already reeling from theAndroid restrictions imposed on it, if Microsoft happens to ban Huawei from using Windows in its devices, that could be apotential catastropheon the Chinese company’s hands.
May. 22, 2019
BlackShark 2 Coming to India on May 27
The latest iteration of Xiaomi’s gaming-focused sub-brand BlackShark’s gaming flagship, the BlackShark 2 is going to be launched in India on May 27. The BlackShark 2 launched in China earlier this year, and the company has now sent out press invites for the India launch of the gaming smartphone as well. The event is all set to take place on May 27, in New Delhi, and is very clearly aimed at gamers, with lines such as ‘Time to Frag’ and ‘Best DPS ever’ written on the invite.
May. 22, 2019
Political Ad Spend Hits Rs. 27.7 Crore on Facebook as Polls End
Led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, political parties in India spent a total of Rs 27.73 crore on Facebook for posting political ads on the platform as the seven-phase general election ended on May 19. From February 19 to May 19, political parties posted 124,094 ads on Facebook to reach out to their audiences, showed the latest data on Facebook Ad Library for India. On Facebook, the BJP alone spent more than Rs 4 crore – 200 per cent more than the Congress which spend about Rs 1.
May. 22, 2019
Sony is Pulling the Plug on its India Mobile Business
We can clearly see that Sony’s smartphone business has been on the back foot and we haven’t seen any new launches from the Japanese giant in India for quite some time now. Sony obviously wants its mobile business to be profitable by the next fiscal and for that reason, it is reducing operating costs by 50 percent and focusing on some key markets such as Japan, Europe, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
May. 21, 2019
ZenFone 6 India Launch Expected Soon, Flipkart Page Goes Live
After unveiling its latest flagship smartphone — the ZenFone 6 — Asus is all set to bring the flagship to India. The ZenFone 6 is expected to launch in India really soon, according to a Flipkart product page that recently went live. The ZenFone 6 is Asus’ attempt at upstaging the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro in India. The phone comes with a 6.4-inch bezel-less display with no notches or cutouts of any sort.
May. 21, 2019
Here Are the New India-Specific Features in OxygenOS 9.5
OxygenOS is regarded as the most fluid and powerful Android custom ROMs available on the market. It brings the best of both worlds, which is the simplicity of stock Android and the customization ability of third-party skins without sacrificing on user experience to its device. OnePlus 7 Pro, the latest flagship from the company’s camp, comes with a newer OxygenOS 9.5 software build and it brings a number of new features in tow.
May. 21, 2019
Honor 20 Series Arrives With Punch-Holes and 48MP Cameras
Despite its parent Huawei currently being faced with a very hard time, following the trade ban imposed by the U.S government and Google cutting ties with it, Honor hasn’t delayed the launch of its latest flagship lineup – the Honor 20 series. The Chinese giant has today unveiled on stage in London the Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, and a mid-ranger Honor 20 Lite to cater to all segments of users.
May. 21, 2019
How to Install Kodi on Chromebook
Kodi is a massively popularmedia server applicationamong users. The reason behind such popularity is its availability on almost all the major OS. With recent developments in Chrome OS, the new Chromebooks can now run Kodi app from theGoogle Play Store. However, Play Store support or in other words,Android app supportis not widely available toall Chromebooks, especially the older ones. So if you are one of those Chromebook users who have been left out then worry not.
May. 21, 2019
Huawei’s Smartphone OS will Reportedly be Called HongMeng
After Googlerestricted Huawei’s use of Androidfor its future smartphones yesterday, effectively cutting off Huawei from everything Google other than the Android Open Source Project, new reports from Chinese media have come out with the claim that Huawei’s in-house operating system for its smartphones will reportedly be called HongMeng. The reports in the Chinese media are also claiming that the OS is being tested already and will gradually replace Android on Huawei’s hardware.
May. 21, 2019
Instagram Is Copying TikTok and Snapchat… Again
Desperate to promote its IGTV feature for posting longer videos, Facebook-owned photo-video sharing app Instagram is now copying TikTok and Snapchat with their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interface design. Depending on the tried and tested methods of the two apps, Instagram’s IGTV has ditched its category-based navigation system’s tabs like “For You”, “Following”, “Popular”, and “Continue Watching” for just one central feed of algorithmically suggested videos — much like TikTok, TechCrunch reported on Monday.
May. 21, 2019
SmartSHOW 3D: Powerful Video Collage Maker
Making a video collage with music does not have to be hard and should not require you to spend hundreds of dollars on a complex software. And yet most of the video collage maker for PC on the internet command a very high price and still offer a complex UI. Personally, I don’t want to spend hours for creating a simple video collage that I want to share with my friends and family.
May. 21, 2019
TikTok Owner Working on Music Streaming Service to Compete Against Spotify, Apple Music
TikTok as an app needs no introduction, what with all the hype, thebans, and theunbanson the app. However, TikTok’s owner, ByteDance is showing no signs of stopping any time soon. After launching a new chat app, a new report from Bloomberg suggests that the company is also working on a paid music service to compete against streaming behemoths like Spotify, and Apple Music. Bloomberg cites people familiar with the matter in itsreport, according to which, the company is aiming to launch the streaming service in emerging markets where popular streaming services haven’t yet garnered a large audience.
May. 21, 2019
What Google Android Restrictions Mean for Huawei
After Samsung, Huawei has the biggest share in the global smartphone market but it now faces a huge challenge after Google barred the Chinese giant from some updates to the Android operating system. As a result of the new restrictions introduced amid the bitterly fought US-China trade war, existing users of Huawei devices are unlikely to receive Android updates when Google introduces the next version of the operating system. However, the existing users of Huwaei and Honor devices would be able to use the Google Play Store and security from “Google Play Protect” would keep functioning.
May. 21, 2019
Woman Opts for ‘Chicken Dinner’ with PUBG Mate over Hubby and Kid
Online game PUBG (PlayerUnknown Battleground) has taken the world by storm and has spawned myriad situations and new highs in addiction. Now take the recent case of this Ahmedabad woman, all of 19 and married with a year-old baby, who wants divorce from her husband, not because of any domestic feud or discord, but because of her immense indulgence in PUBG. The case came to light when she called the 181 Abhayam women helpline seeking help to get divorce.
May. 21, 2019
Corning’s Gorilla Glass Line-up Just Keeps Getting Better Every Day
If you think about the kind of protection the display on your phone uses, the answer will most likely be some variation of Gorilla Glass. However, while most of us are aware of Gorilla Glass, the company makes quite a lot of different types of protective glass, and it’s always improving on them. Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting Corning’s Technology Center in Sunnyvale, California, where the company showed us some of the products it’s working on, and their testing methodology, along with some hands-on tests on different types of glass.
May. 20, 2019
Google Restricts Huawei from Using Android
Google has now restricted Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei from using Android, cutting off the company’s license for the operating system. This, according to reports from The Verge, and Reuters, is an action taken by Google based on the US Commerce Department’s decision to place Huawei on the ‘Entity List’ which is a list of companies that aren’t allowed to buy technology from US companies without government approval. Commenting on the matter, a Google spokesperson said toThe Verge,“We are complying with the order and reviewing the implications.
May. 20, 2019
How to Install and Run Call of Duty Mobile on Any Android Phone
Call of Duty Mobile opened beta access in India a couple of days back, and so far the game looks pretty damn amazing. However, since the developers are rolling out access invites to only some people at a time, chances are you’ve not received access to the game from the Play Store yet. That’s what happened with me as well. However, if you really want to try the game out, you can do that pretty easily.
May. 20, 2019
HP Spectre x360 (2019) Review: Really Elegant, But Also Really Pricey
HP has set the golden standard for ultrabooks with its elegant and powerful Spectre lineup, going up against the likes of Lenovo Yoga and LG Gram who have also carved out quite the substantial market share for themselves. We had got the chance toreview the 13-inch HP Spectre x360 last yearand as my colleague rightly puts it, this HP ultrabook offered users the ultimate premium experience. HP Spectre x360: Specifications
May. 20, 2019
Redmi K20 with Snapdragon 855 chip coming on May 28
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is set to launch a new smartphone in China — Redmi K20 — on May 28 that would be powered by Snapdragon 855 processor. The company released an official teaser on Monday, confirming the launch date. The Redmi K20 is expected to come to India as well. According to the teaser posted on Weibo, Redmi K20 will be launched in Beijing on May 28 at 2PM (11.
May. 20, 2019
Redmi Note 7S Launched in India; Starting at Rs. 10,999
Xiaomi has today launched a new entrant into its Redmi Note series of smartphones — the Redmi Note 7S. The phone comes hot on the heels of Xiaomi’s success with the Redmi Note 7 series which sold over 2 million units in just two months of going on sale. The Redmi Note 7S comes with a Snapdragon 660 SoC, paired with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. There’s a 6.
May. 20, 2019
Zomato Offers Discounts If You Predict the Next PM
Online food delivering platform Zomato has rolled out a new offer wherein customers need to predict the country’s next prime minister ahead of the final counting on May 23 and win caskbacks on food orders. Called “Zomato Election league”, the offer promises cashbacks to customers who guess the next prime minister correctly, the company said in a statement on Monday. The company had earlier provided a similar offer called Zomato Premier League (ZPL) to users who correctly predicted winners of the IPL matches.
May. 18, 2019
Google Has Been Tracking Nearly Every Online Purchase You Make
Google is quietly keeping track of every single purchase you have made in years, thanks to purchase receipts sent to your personal Gmail account. According to a report in CNBC on Friday, the information is made available to users via a private web tool which, the company claims, keeps your data private. Google, however, stressed it does not use the information for personalized ad tracking. “You can delete this information at any time.
May. 17, 2019
17 Cool and Fun Android Apps to Kill Boredom
1. 9GAG You must be pretty well aware of 9GAG and if you are not, you are missing out on yourdaily dosage of memes, GIFs, funny pictures and videos. Along with the hilarious content, it’s the community that makes 9GAG even more fun. If you don’t find the pictures and videos funny, the comments should crack you up. You can also check outCheezburgerortheCHIVE, which offer similar funny content. Download:Freewith in-app purchases
May. 17, 2019
Internet Sensation “Grumpy Cat” Passes Away
Grumpy Cat, the Internet’s most popular cat and one of its first viral memes, has died at age seven, her family announced on Friday. The furry sensation’s family announced her death on Twitter, saying: “We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat,” the CNN quoted Tabatha Bundesen, Grumpy Cat’s owner, as saying. “Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome.
May. 17, 2019
OPPO F11: A Quick Look at OPPO’s Mid-ranger with 48MP Camera, Helio P70, and More
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OPPO’s new mid-range smartphone, the OPPO F11 is going on sale starting 18th May. So, if you’re wondering what the OPPO F11 comes packing and what it features for the asking price of Rs. 17,990. Here’s a quick look at the F11. OPPO F11 Specs: The OPPO F11 comes with a big 6.5-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display up front, with a waterdrop display for the front facing camera.
May. 17, 2019
Redmi K20’s AnTuTu Score Blows Every Other Phone Out of the Water
The Redmi K20 should be launching soon, and Xiaomi is teasing the phone relentlessly on social media. Now, Xiaomi’s Global VP, Lu Weibing has shared ascreenshotof the Redmi K20’s AnTuTu score, and it’s mind blowing. According to the screenshot, the upcoming Redmi flagship scored a whopping 458,754 points on the benchmark, which is by far the highest on the platform for any smartphone, and yes, that includes the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
May. 17, 2019
Telegram Founder Says WhatsApp will Never be Secure
As the world left shocked at the news of a bug in WhatsApp’s audio call feature that allowed hackers to install spyware onto Android and iOS phones just by calling the target, its rival Telegram has warned that WhatsApp will continue to be open to surveillance. Launching a scathing attack on the Facebook-owned messaging app that has over 1.5 billion users, Pavel Durov, the Russian founder of Telegram, said that every time WhatsApp has to fix a critical vulnerability in their app, a new one seems to appear in its place.
May. 16, 2019
How to Get Kodi for iPhone in 2020 (No Jailbreak Required)
Kodi is a massively popular application which streamlines and offers all your media content at one place. It’s available on almost all the platforms including Android, Windows, macOS,Raspberry Pie,Linux,Amazon Fires TV Stickand more, just not on iOS. And that’s disappointing for iPhone users. The official App Store doesn’t have a Kodi app so iPhone users are out of luck. At present, there is absolutely no way you can officially install Kodi on iPhone.
May. 16, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro’s Pop-up Camera Can Hold a 22kg Slab of Cement Without Breaking
Pop-up cameras have really caught on over the last year, with more companies trying to give a completely bezel-less display, the pop-up camera is becoming one of the more preferred ways of hiding the front camera. However, with motorised pop-up cameras comes the obvious question about durability. After all, more moving parts means a higher chance of failure, and the pop-up module itself looks like it might break easily, doesn’t it?
May. 16, 2019
Redmi Note 7S Coming to India on 20th May
To say that Redmi’s smartphones have seen immense success in India would be an understatement. Still, even with the success of the Redmi Note 7 series among other phones from the company, it doesn’t look like Redmi is planning on taking it slow anytime soon. The company has now started teasing a new phone on Twitter (and no, it’s the not the Redmi K20, though that’s being teased as well).
May. 15, 2019
Realme X With Snapdragon 710 SoC and Pop-up Selfie Camera Launched in China
The much-awaited Realme X has finally been unveiled at a launch event in Beijing and I know, most of us have been expecting it to be a flagship smartphone – but it really isn’t one. Still, the company is stating that it’s stepping into the flagship segment with this device, so let’s check out what Realme’s 10th smartphone release has to offer. Realme X: Specifications Realme X now joins the league of full-screen bezel-less smartphones with the addition of the pop-up selfie camera and ditching the hole-punch and notch.
May. 15, 2019
Where Modi Went Wrong on the ‘Digital Camera’ Claim
Would it have been possible for an Indian to own a digital camera and use email in 1988 as claimed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his recent interview to TV channel News Nation? Facts to substantiate his claims are hard to find. In response to a query during his interview with the News Nation television channel, the Prime Minister said: “Perhaps I was the first one to use a digital camera in 1987-88 and at the time, very few people had email.
May. 15, 2019
Google Is Bringing Ads to Its Mobile App
Accelerating efforts to generate larger revenues, Google has announced it will allow ads to reflect on the homepage of its mobile app from later this year. The ads would be displayed on the “Discover” section of the homepage in a news feed layout and would be algorithmically personalised. “Rolling out to all advertisers globally later this year, Discovery ads are a new way to reach people across Google properties in the moments when they’re open to discovering your products and services,” Prabhakar Raghavan, Senior Vice President, Ads and Commerce, Google wrote in a blog-post on Tuesday.
May. 14, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Series Sees 2 Million Sales in 2 Months
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi said on Monday that its Redmi Note 7 series has surpassed two million sales, two months since its launch. The Redmi Note 7 series includes Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro. “We continue to diligently ramp up our Redmi Note 7 series supply, thereby ensuring that our Mi fans and consumers in India can easily access and enjoy the best of our innovative technology in the market,”the company said in a statement.
May. 14, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Launched in India at Rs. 48,999
The wait is finally over. Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus has today launched its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 7 Pro in an event held in Bengaluru. The premium smartphone completely overhauls OnePlus’ design philosophy and looks incredibly gorgeous, while packing all the insane specs we’ve come to expect from OnePlus smartphones. OnePlus 7 Pro Specs: The OnePlus 7 Pro uses a new 90Hz QHD+ display, and OnePlus has dubbed it ‘Fluid AMOLED’ instead of the usual ‘Optic AMOLEDD’ that we’ve come to expect from OnePlus phones.
May. 14, 2019
OxygenOS 9.5 Brings new Screen Recorder with simultaneous Internal and External Audio Recording in Tow
Another great addition to OxygenOS 9.5 comes in the form of anew Screen Recorder, which has debuted on the OnePlus 7 Pro today. I know, you must be thinking what’s so special about a screen recording feature, we have a multitude of apps (both non-root and root) for this and have seen the same on several custom ROMs before too. Well, you can say OnePlus has supercharged its Screen Recorder to provide you every feature you may need while capturing the screen.
May. 14, 2019
OxygenOS Gains Zen Mode to Help Users Focus; Curb Smartphone Addiction
OnePlus 7 Pro has officially been unveiled today and it comes with a new version of the company’s Android ROM, OxygenOS 9.5, installed on top. The snappy experience is still pretty much the same, except for that there are a number of new features that’ve been added to OxygenOS, including the Zen Mode. Zen Mode, as OnePlus describes, has been developed toencourage users to focus on their lifeand distance themselves from their smartphones for sometime during the day.
May. 14, 2019
Twitter Bug Disclosed Some iOS Users’ Location Data
Twitter has disclosed a bug that shared some iOS users’ data with an unnamed partner, even if the users did not opt to share data. The micro-blogging platform said it discovered that “we were inadvertently collecting and sharing iOS location data with one of our trusted partners in certain circumstances”. The bug affected Twitter’s iOS user base and they’ve since been notified of the issue. “We have confirmed with our partner that the location data has not been retained and that it only existed in their systems for a short time, and was then deleted as part of their normal process,” Twitter said in a statement on Monday.
May. 13, 2019
Memes on Modi’s “Raw Wisdom” on Balakot Airstrike Trending
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being trolled on Twitter for his remarks that he had asked the Air Force to carry out Balakot airstrike on February 26 in bad weather as his “raw wisdom” said a cloud blanket would help the Indian fighter planes escape Pakistani radars. The Twitterati, who include film personalities and politicians, have ridiculed the comments and hilarious memes have been posted by several of them. During an interview to News Nation aired on Saturday, Modi said, “Experts were re-thinking the airstrike due to bad weather, but I said, so much cloud cover and rains could be beneficial.
May. 13, 2019
Instagram Testing New Stickers with Song Lyrics
Facebook-owned messaging app Instagram is testing a new Sticker feature that will show music lyrics of a song playing in the Stories background. Still in development, the feature was predicted in April on Twitter by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who even demonstrated its working in a short music video from Rick Ashley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” along side its lyrics, The Verge reported on Saturday. Details about what exact region is the app testing the feature in remains unclear as of now.
May. 10, 2019
18 Best Google Apps that You Have No Idea About
There are various Google apps that we use extensively in our day to day life but did you know that Google has more than 100 apps published onthe Play Storeand Apple App Store. Yes, that’s right! Apart from the insanely popular Googleapps like Gmail, Maps, Search, Chrome etc., there are various cool apps from Google and its subsidiaries. And considering it’s Google we are talking about, there are some really cool apps that you have no idea about.
May. 10, 2019
Chennai Has the Fastest 4G Download Speeds Among IPL Cities
Chennai has been declared the king of 4G video load time among the eight IPL cities with an average of just 6 seconds for a download on smartphones, global mobile analytics company Opensignal said on Thursday. Kolkata came second with an average time of 6.2 seconds, followed by Hyderabad at 6.4 seconds for a 4G video load. Bengaluru and Chandigarh scored under the 7-second mark, with Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur making the tail.
May. 10, 2019
Lenovo Launches New Digital Smartwatch “EGO” Priced at Rs. 1,999
Lenovo has today launched its brand new smartwatch, the Lenovo EGO (Rs. 1,999) in India, to take on popular fitness trackers like the Mi Band 3 and Honor Band 4. The smartwatch comes with a decidedly G-Shock like look, and comes with some impressive features to boot. There’s a heart rate monitor, and it can take continuous heart rate readings. Along with that, the watch comes with sleep tracking, it can mirror notifications from your phone, track your swimming sessions, and a lot more.
May. 10, 2019
Samsung Unveils World’s Highest Resolution Smartphone Image Sensor
Samsung Electronics Co on Thursday introduced the world’s highest-resolution image sensor, with 64 megapixels for smartphones, to meet the growing demand for mobile devices with better image quality. Samsung unveiled two new 0.8-micrometer pixel image sensors — the 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 and the 48-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM2, expanding its 0.8-micrometer pixel image sensor lineup, the smallest pixel size currently available in the market. The world’s biggest smartphone vendor has focused on improving camera function across its range of smartphones, as more people consider picture quality to be one of the most important features when buying new devices, Yonhap news agency reported.
May. 9, 2019
This is How Stock Android on Realme 3 Pro Looks and Feels Like
Android Q Beta 3 has been made available for23 devices from 12 different OEMsand if you’ve recently picked theRealme 3 Proover theRedmi Note 7 Pro, well, you should be excited as the beta is available for you to try out right away. We’ve installed the beta on our Realme 3 Pro unit (installation guide) to see how stock Android would feel and look, especially since ColorOS aboard this device is often criticized for not offering its users a worthwhile experience.
May. 9, 2019
BJP Remains Top Spender on Facebook for Political Ads
Political parties, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and their affiliates have ramped up spending on social media ads ahead of the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections. The BJP alone spent Rs 3.68 crore and the Congress Party Rs 9.2 lakh. If we add affiliates, the BJP has spent over Rs 14 crore on Facebook and the Congress party over Rs 75 lakh. Other big spenders are regional parties like the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the YSR Congress and Biju Janata Dal (BJD).
May. 9, 2019
Dating Queries Outpace Matrimony Search in India: Google
Dating-related searches are growing much faster than matrimony queries in India and non-metro cities have outpaced metros in online search across categories, search engine giant Google said on Thursday. According to Google’s “Year in Search: Insights for Brands” report, there has been a 75 per cent increase in “Near Me” queries and a 100 per cent growth in queries for co-working spaces. “The online space in India has never been more vibrant.
May. 9, 2019
How to Export Chrome Bookmarks
Don’t take me wrong,Google Chromeis one of the best browsers right now, but thenew Chromium build of Microsoft EdgeandFirefox Quantumare pretty tempting. If you are a long time user of Chrome, this is a good time to test out the new browsers as the browser war has never been this close before. The good thing is that modern browsers have great cross-browser compatibility so you can easily export bookmarks and settings across browsers without a hitch.
May. 9, 2019
20 Best Games for Nintendo 64 To Relive The Classic Days (2019)
Get all your affairs in order and fire up your old Nintendo 64 consoles. Don’t worry if you don’t own a Nintendo 64 console because we’ve got you covered. You can always use aconsole emulator on your PCor yourAndroid deviceand we have the perfect ones already chosen for you. We bring you the best and the most popular games for the Nintendo 64 that you must play if you want to experience gaming in its glorious form.
May. 9, 2019
Online ‘Cockroach Challenge’ Driving Youngsters Crazy
It may sound a little yucky to some, but a new online challenge that involves taking a selfie with cockroaches on your face is spreading across the Internet. Facebook user Alex Aung from Myanmar reportedly started the challenge. The teenager posted a picture with a cockroach on his face on April 20 and asked others if they could also do something similar. Following Aung’s post, many youngsters accepted the challenge and started posting their own pictures with cockroaches, with some even putting the common pest inside their mouth.
May. 9, 2019
How to Install Android Q Beta on Realme 3 Pro
Google unveiled Android Q Beta 3 at the Google I/O yesterday and made the beta available toother 23 devices. Among the flagship smartphones,Realme 3 Proalso received the early build of Android Q. It’s pretty exciting to have a budget device in the list and this inclusion significantly paves the way for faster Android updates irrespective of different price points. So, we tested this and installed the Android Q beta on Realme 3 Pro and the entire process was surprisingly not that hard.
May. 9, 2019
Sharp Aquos R3 Launched with Two Notches
Sharp isn’t just doing this for ‘design’ reasons though, both the notches have their own uses, even if the bottom notch could’ve been easily avoided on this phone. The notch on the top serves the usual purpose of packing in the selfie camera, while the notch on the bottom is used for a front-facing fingerprint scanner. Other than the decidedly weird looking design, the smartphone actually packs in pretty impressive specs.
May. 9, 2019
Tencent Replaces PUBG with Patriotic “Game of Peace” in China
Chinese tech giant Tencent has shut down its famous PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile game in China after it failed to secure a government license to monitise the game. The company has now replaced PUBG with a government-friendly alternative — an anti-terrorist themed game named “Heping Jingying” or “Game for Peace” without much violance, TechNode reported on Wednesday. In China, PUBG Mobile has a user base of about 70 million and permission to monitise the game could have helped Shenzhen-based Tencent generate around $1.
May. 9, 2019
Post Ban, TikTok Becomes Top Free App on iOS App Store
Short video sharing platform TikTok reclaimed the top free app on iOS and top free app in the “social” category on the Google Play Store, days after the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench lifted the ban on the app, the company announced on Wednesday. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude and thank our over 200 million users in India for the overwhelming response, support and love they have shown towards TikTok.
May. 8, 2019
Android Q Beta 3 Will be Available on All These Smartphones; Starting Today
Google has partnered with third-party phone makers, ranging from Nokia to Realme to make features – like Dark Theme, improved privacy dashboard, new gesture navigation controls, and more available on a whopping 21 devices. These include not only Google’s own Pixels but 15 other smartphones, which have been listed below. Here’s the complete list of 21 smartphones for which Android Q Beta 3 has been made available right away: So, if you are the owner of one of the aforementioned smartphones and want to test out the new features added in Android Q, head over to your OEMs community forums to see steps on installing the same on your device.
May. 8, 2019
Android Q’s New iPhone-style Navigation Gestures in Action!
Yeah, we have fullscreen gestures in Android Q and you’re going to like them. The pill-based navigation received a ton of flak when it debuted with Android Pie, but users relentlessly pressed Google for something more compact and nifty. Well, Google finally pays heed to your feedback, resulting in a mix of iPhone and MIUI gestures on Android Q Beta 3. Let’s take a look at them right away: Android Q Navigation Gesture in Action
May. 8, 2019
Google Looking to Make Foldable Phones: Report
Tech titan Google is looking into foldable technology even as Samsung’s first-ever super premium foldable phone flamed out in embarrassing fashion. “Google has also experimented with the foldable form, said Mario Queiroz, who leads development of Pixel phones, ahead of the search giant’s I/O developer conference. But Google isn’t in a rush to get a folding product to market,” the CNET reported late on Tuesday. “But given how closely the Apple playbook is followed, it’s rare that tech companies in the mobile hardware game explicitly confirm that they’re looking into new, exciting designs,” the report added.
May. 8, 2019
Google Unifies Home Products Under Nest; Launches Nest Hub Max for $229
Google is taking the first step towards unifying its smart home division and it’s done so with the announcement of Google Nest, which will now be the new home Google Home speakers and smart displays. The company is finally embracing the Nest branding name and building a ‘one stop shop’ for its smart offerings. This smart display comes baked with a Nest Cam and you can use the same to keep a closer look at your home when you’re not using it.
May. 8, 2019
Here are All the Android Q Features Announced by Google at I/O 2019
Live Caption Starting off with the newer features that we didn’t get to see in the betas so far. Android Q will bring Live Caption to Android phones. This will enable captions in all videos you might watch on the platform, including web videos, which is just awesome. The feature can be enabled by pressing the volume rocker and tapping on the Live Caption button. The best part about this feature is that it works completely on-device, so none of your data is sent to the cloud.
May. 8, 2019
How to Change Language in Google Chrome
We can agree thatGoogle Chromeis one of the best browsers and it has some of the most helpful features you would want in a browser. I also love the fact that I can enable more Chrome features usingChrome extensionsandChrome flags. Another great thing about Google Chrome is that it supports more than 100 languages and that’s simply phenomenal. This allows Chrome users to use the browser in any regional language and benefit from the web.
May. 8, 2019
Pixel 3a Camera Review: Single Camera Magic, Now Made Affordable!
With a mid-range chipset, which isn’t as powerful as the Snapdragon 800-series chipsets, there has been a lot of chatter about how the cameras on the Pixel 3a will perform and if they’ll be able to carry forward the legacy set forth the Pixel 3 lineup. Well, we’re here to explore just that, taking a look at whether Google’s claims about offering a flagship-grade camera experience at an affordable price are true or not:
May. 8, 2019
Sygma Connect: A Budget TeamViewer Alternative for Everyone
TeamViewer is one of the most popular remote access software in the world. The company has built its reputation by bringing a unified experience across platforms with software that just works. However, TeamViewer is quite costly and mostly meant for bigger teams and companies which can justify the price. If you are running a small business, it would do you good to find a low-cost TeamViewer alternative which not only meets your need but is also cost-effective.
May. 8, 2019
Pixel 3a First Impressions: A Likeable Smartphone With a Baffling Price Tag
Pixel 3a: Specifications Starting off, let’s first take a quick look at the key specifications of the Pixel 3a and then move forward with talking about our initial impressions of this mid-range smartphone. Starting off with the design, I know what you’re all thinking,it looks exactly like the smaller Pixel 3. It has the same two-tone finish on the back, the same bezel-full front, and the same color variants as well, but there are a few key differences.
May. 7, 2019
Upcoming Redmi Flagship Specs Leaked; May be Called the Redmi K20 Pro
Redmi has long been rumored to be launching a new flagship smartphone, the existence of which wasrecently confirmedby the company’s VP Lu Weibing, and later by the way of anofficial teasershowing off a phone with a pop-up camera. Now, thanks to a new leak about the device, it looks like the name of the upcoming phone will be Redmi K20 Pro. The information comes from Weibo, where a purported image of the upcoming flagship’s display sticker has been leaked.
May. 7, 2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus GX531GW Review: Insane Performance Packed in a Sleek Body
You know what’s awesome? Reviewing a gaming laptop like the ROG Zephyrus that I’m currently typing this review on, and about. You know what’s not so awesome? Keyboards that make me question my typing skills. Still, as complicated and weird as the ROG Zephyrus GX531GW moniker is, the laptop itself is an amazing device to use. I’ve been using this as my daily driver for almost a week now, letting my personal MacBook Pro gather dust while I RGB-ed my way through the last week.
May. 7, 2019
OnePlus 7 Non-Pro Version’s Renders and Specs Are Here
TheOnePlus 7 seriesis all set to be unveiledon May 14, and there’s a lot of hype around it, and that’s mainly due to the upcomingOnePlus 7 Pro. We have seen various leaks around the OnePlus 7 Pro and while it’s obviously going to be the highlight with features like a 90Hz AMOLED display, UFS 3.0 storage, a pop-up camera and more, what about the regular OnePlus 7? Well, a new leak fromWinFuturegives us a good look at the non-pro OnePlus 7.
May. 7, 2019
Pixel 3a and 3a XL Launched With Snapdragon 670 SoC, Flagship-Grade Cameras, and More
Price And Availability Though Google’s intention behind launching a mid-range Pixel was to capture markets like India, the company has completely missed the mark on the pricing front. The Pixel 3a has been priced at a hefty Rs. 39,999 whereas its bigger sibling will retail at Rs. 44,999 for the 4GB and 64GB variant. The pricing of the Pixel 3a for the Indian market is really disappointing. Google is planning to sell more phones in the form of this mid-ranger, but it will find it difficult to court users in India with this pricing.
May. 7, 2019
Pixel 3a: Are Cameras Enough to Make a Mid-range Pixel Desirable?
It was recently revealed that theflagship Pixel 3 lineupis selling worse than last year’s Pixel 2, hence, Google is pulling out all stops to save face for its hardware division. The Pixel 3a series has been rumored to be coming for the longest time but it seems Google fast-tracked its launch. The leaks and rumors became rampant over the past few months, with the smartphone mistakenly being listed on Google’s web store and specs sheet making its way online.
May. 7, 2019
The World’s Fastest Supercomputer Will be Built by AMD and Cray in the US
When functional, the supercomputer is expected to have a processing power of 1.5 exaflops, and will be used for a range of computational tasks including things like climate and nuclear research. Secretary of Energy, Rick Perry, said in a statement “Frontier’s record-breaking performance will ensure our country’s ability to lead the world in science that improves the lives and economic prosperity of all Americans and the entire world.” He further added,“Frontier will accelerate innovation in AI by giving American researchers world-class data and computing resources to ensure the next great inventions are made in the United States.
May. 7, 2019
Windows 10 May 2019 Update: 5 New Features You Should Know About
Note: The screenshots attached below have been captured on a PC running Windows 10 Home Insider Preview build number 18875.1000 with all of the significant features in the update in tow. I haven’t really used the light theme on my Windows 10 PC, but in the brief period for which I switched to it, made me realize that Microsoft has done a fairly decent job. It’s looking good with everything from the taskbar, start menu, Action Center, Settings and other UI elements turning to white – of course, with some translucency to it.
May. 7, 2019
4 in 10 Indians Want Ban on PUBG, Tobacco: Study
Amid the controversy over restrictions on the popular mobile game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) in Gujarat, a new study has found that about 40 per cent of Indians want a complete ban on cigarettes, marijuana, e-cigarettes, violent video games and online betting. While 68 per cent respondents endorsed social media use in moderation, 62 per cent approved consumption of packaged salty snacks in moderation, 57 per cent urban Indians were fine with intake of sugary soft drinks in moderation, according to the survey by market research firm Ipsos.
May. 6, 2019
Samsung Leads India’s Premium Smartphone Segment in Q1
According to Samsung India Director (Mobile Business) Aditya Babbar, in the month of March alone clocked 76.5 per cent market share (by volume) and 77 per cent (by value) in the over-Rs 30,000 price segment in the country. “As you are aware that we always share actual sales numbers, not just shipments, from German market research firm Gfk. The Galaxy S10 series with industry-first features has recieved a tremendous response in India and the numbers prove that,” Babbar told IANS.
May. 6, 2019
CleanMyMac X: The Only Mac Cleaner Your Need
macOS is generally considered as a reliable desktop operating system which requires no user management to run efficiently. But any longtime Mac user knows that the operating system accumulates a lot of junk over the years. Not only the junk files take up unnecessary space on your Mac but it also makes it slower in the long run. Since Apple keeps a tight lid on the system file structure of macOS, it is almost impossible for even long-time Mac users to clean the system.
May. 6, 2019
Google I/O 2019: Here’s What We Expect
Google’s hardware plans aren’t heading in the direction the company expected it to, with Pixel 3 sales not even matching up to the Pixel 2, so it now plans to recapture the market with the launch of the much-rumoredPixel 3a. This mid-range Pixel smartphone has been mistakenly confirmed by Google on its website and the rumor mill has been hyping it ever since. The Pixel 3a lineup is expected to feature an old-ish design as per today’s standards and have massive bezels.
May. 6, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro to Support HDR 10+
Premium smartphone maker OnePlus’ upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro will feature a HDR10+ certified display, thus providing users with a more dynamic, detailed and vivid viewing experience. HDR10+ provides frame-by-frame adjustments for optimum representation of contrast from the HDR source content. It also produces 4,000 nits of peak brightness, a massive increase of 3,000 nits compared to HDR10. “HDR10+ is the future of not just television displays, but of smartphone displays as well.
May. 6, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Pricing, Specifications Leaked Online
With OnePlus gearing up for the official launch of its flagship device OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14, the specifications and pricing of the latest smartphone have been leaked online. The company is expected to unveil three OnePlus 7 Pro variants in India with the base model, featuring 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage, starting at Rs 49,999. Although OnePlus refused to confirm the specifications and pricing of the smartphone, it said at an event in Goa on Saturday that the OnePlus 7 Pro will be a 5G-enabled device.
May. 4, 2019
Facebook Hiring Fast to Launch Its Own Bitcoin: Report
Facebook is working hard to launch its own bitcoin for cryptocurrency-based payments on its platform that has 2.38 billion users. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday, the social media giant is “recruiting dozens of financial firms and online merchants” towards this goal. The cryptocurrency-based system would use a digital coin similar to bitcoin. Facebook, on its part, has said it is exploring ways to leverage the power of Blockchain technology.
May. 4, 2019
Here’s How Much ‘Money’ and ‘Users’ TikTok Lost During its India Ban
Popular short video app TikTok was faced with atemporary blockin India over the past month for serving inappropriate content to users. But, the Supreme Court has reversed said ban, saying it’s not the right solution and on the condition that TikTok would block pornographic uploads. However, even the short duration of the ban has hugely affected TikTok’s booming growth. Well, if you haven’t been keeping up with the buzz around TikTok’s ban, then I would also like to bring to your notice another really astonishing figure.
May. 3, 2019
Honor 20 Pro Coming with Punch-hole Display
The next Honor smartphone — Honor 20 Pro — would come with a punch-hole display design, new leaked image has revealed. The hole for the front camera can be seen on the top-left corner of the display of Honor 20 Pro. The high-end device, to be unveiled in London along with a host of other devices on May 21, will also have side-mounted SIM tray, in-built Amazon Alexa and Fornite game.
May. 3, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Now Up for Pre-order on Amazon
Five years after debuting its first flagship killer, OnePlus is finally ready to leave behind its killer image and foray into the flagship segment – competing against the likes of Samsung and Apple. OnePlus 7 Pro is going to be the flagship smartphone leading that charge and well, if you’re excited about the company’s efforts and have complete faith in them, then you can pre-book the OnePlus 7 Pro right away.
May. 2, 2019
OnePlus 7 Likely to Cost Around Rs. 40,000
The much-awaited OnePlus 7 may cost Rs 39,500 as with every new flagship launch, OnePlus has consistently increased the price by 12.6 per cent on an average, a study by market research firm techARC claimed on Thursday. The base variant of OnePlus 6 was launched last year at Rs 34,999. The starting price of OnePlus 7 is likely to range from Rs 37,000 to Rs 39,500, techARC added. The Chinese premium smartphone maker is scheduled to refresh its line-up with the new OnePlus 7 series on May 14 at simultaneous events in New York, London, Beijing and Bengaluru.
May. 2, 2019
[Update: Price Leaked too] Pixel 3a: All the Colors and Features are Here
[Update] Retail packaging for the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL has now leaked, and it looks like Google will be pricing the Pixel 3a at $399 (~Rs. 28,000) and the Pixel 3a XL at $479 (~Rs. 33,000). This comes from This is Tech Today who shared the information on theirYouTube channel. [original content follows] The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are about the be launched very soon, and the phones have been following in the steps of the Pixel 3 in more ways than one – specifically the fact that they’ve been leaked spectacularly.
May. 2, 2019
Huawei Working on an 8K TV with 5G Support: Report
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is reportedly getting into the TV business. After making waves this quarter with its remarkable smartphone sales that saw a 50% jump year on year, and overtaking Apple as the second most popular smartphone maker in the world, a new report from Nikkei Asian Review suggests that the company is working on an 8K TV with 5G connectivity. The report cites unknown sources that it states are familiar with Huawei’s plans, and goes on to state that the company’s TV will pack in 5G modules similar to what Huawei is already producing for its Mate 20X 5G and the foldable Mate X 5G smartphones.
May. 2, 2019
Recovery Toolbox for Outlook: Recover Corrupted PST/OST files
Microsoft Exchange Server is one of the largest corporate used email service provider on the market. Not only it deeply integrates with other Office 365 tools but it also brings a number of work-focused features which are hard to find on other similar services. A part of Microsoft Exchange’s success has to do with its ability to support offline working. Microsoft Exchange makes offline working possible through its Microsoft Outlook client and OST and PST files.
May. 1, 2019
Pixel 3a, 3a XL India Launch on May 8; Flipkart Product Page Now Live
Google’s upcoming mid-range smartphones, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have been leaked quite a bit. After Google earlier basically confirmed that the phones will be officially launched at the Google I/O keynote next week, Flipkart has now made its product page for the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL live on the website. While neither Google’sweb-store pageregarding the new launch, nor the Flipkartpageactually make any mention of the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL names, the names were pretty much confirmed when Google accidentally mentioned ‘Pixel 3a’ on its official web-store.
May. 1, 2019
[Update: It’s Fake] Redmi X Leaks: First Look at Redmi’s Upcoming Flagship
Update:In a haste and moment of excitement, we brought you a first look at the Redmi X as spotted in the teaser poster posted on Weibo. However, we had still been searching for a source for this leaked poster when we came to the realization that the Redmi X shown in the teaser has been photoshopped and is fake. Someone has slapped the pop-up camera from the first-generation Vivo NEX, as you can see from the text on the rear of the pop-up module in the image attached below, onto Xiaomi’s Mi 9.
May. 1, 2019
Down 17%, iPhone Sales Drop at Record Pace
iPhones sales fell at their steepest-ever rate during the three months to the end of March but are showing signs of stabilising, the BBC reported. Apple lifted its outlook for the three months to June, sending its shares over 5 per cent higher in after-hours trading. The company had warned on iPhones sales earlier this year, citing China where Apple competes with cheaper rivals such as Huawei Technologies and Xiaomi.
May. 1, 2019
Facebook Dating Now Lets You Connect With Your “Secret Crush”
Facebook Dating app would now help users explore potential romantic relationships within their own extended circle of friends. Thenew feature is called “Secret Crush” where the users can select up to nine Facebook friends who they want to express interest in. “If your crush has opted into Facebook Dating, they will get a notification saying that someone has a crush on them. If your crush adds you to their Secret Crush list, it’s a match!
May. 1, 2019
How to Set up Google Alerts for Specific Topics
If you are one of the news junkies who is fearful of missing out on anything and everything, then you will be happy to know that there is a way to keep a tab on your favorite topics. Google has a feature called Google Alerts which acts as a notification service for web contents, specific piece of news, topics, places, etc. It lets you select favorite topics or keyword and Google will alert you whenever it finds matching search results on the web.
May. 1, 2019
Top 5 Announcements From Facebook’s F8 2019 Developer Conference
Facebook’s F8 conference is currently underway in San Jose, California and it’s the 10th edition of the social media giant’s developer gathering. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today took the stage to defend thenumerous privacy implicationswhich surfaced in the past year and how privacy is now the company’s central focus. During his keynote address, Zuckerbergoutlined Facebook’s visionfor building a privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform. He joked that Facebook may not have the best reputation on the privacy front at the moment, but that isn’t stopping them from trying to improve the social experience for users.
May. 1, 2019
Twitter for Web Finally Starts Testing Multiple Accounts Support
With its userbase stagnating around 300 million, Twitter is currently making a number of changes to its platform to make it more welcoming to new users. The company isn’t just battling notorious spam bots, but alsorevampingits web platform to make it snappier & easier to navigate. Twitter is testing a redesigned web interface, which is basically the same as their mobile web interface, to streamline its efforts and it also appears to be going over a number of features that may be important to its users.
May. 1, 2019
15 Best Google Chrome Themes You Should Use
I likeGoogle Chromebecause it allows me to do endless customization bychanging Chrome settingsand using theChrome Flags. That said, the first thing I change on my Chrome is the default blinding white theme to adark themebecause it literally hurts my eyes. If you are like me who uses Google Chrome extensively then you should consider changing it to something refreshing. Besides dark themes, there are tons of visually pleasing themes available on the Google Web Store.
Apr. 30, 2019
Samsung’s Q1 Profits Fall 60%; Galaxy S10 Selling Strong Though
Samsung posted an operating profit of 6.2 trillion won (roughly $5.4 billion) – down from 15.64 trillion won (roughly $13.4 billion) last year – and quarterly revenue of 52.4 trillion won which fell 13.5% in comparison to last year’s final quarter. In its official press release, Samsung justified the same saying, “The Semiconductor business saw a drop in memory chip prices as inventory adjustments continued at data center companies, while demand for high-density memory for mobile phones increased thanks to new flagship smartphones.
Apr. 30, 2019
LIKE App: A Special Effect Video Editing Tool to Let Your Creativity Run Wild
How often do you shoot videos on your smartphone? Probably not a lot, but when you do, I’m sure you’ve been left wondering if you could make your videos more attractive, or maybe just add some special effects without having to learn incredibly complicated and pro-level software. Well, that’s where LIKE app comes in. Based out of Singapore, LIKE is an app that brings special effects, and video editing to your fingertips right on your smartphone.
Apr. 29, 2019
Upcoming Realme Phone Spotted on TENAA
In light of Xiaomi’s confirmation of a Redmi flagship smartphone with a Snapdragon 855 among other high-end specs, it looks like Realme is also gearing up to launch something to compete against Xiaomi’s offering — expected to be the Redmi 2 Pro in China, and the Poco F2 in India and global markets. The leak comes from a listing spotted on TENAA, and while it doesn’t give away a lot about the phone, it’s expected that the upcoming Realme flagship will pack in the Snapdragon 855 SoC, which automatically puts it right next to whatever it is that Xiaomi will launch.
Apr. 29, 2019
MSI GS65 Stealth 8SF Review: Who Said Performance Can’t Come Sleek?
My biggest complaint with most gaming laptops is the simple fact that they are, for the most part, either too bulky and heavy to lug around everyday to and from work (and around the office), or they are sleek, but not powerful enough to actually play games the way I want to play them. I mean, I’d rather not play Battlefield V on low graphics. However, the MSI GS65 Stealth 8SF is a laptop that lives up to its name.
Apr. 29, 2019
Foldable Moto Razr V4 Leaked on Weibo
If the images are anything to go by, the Moto Razr V4 does look striking and mean, and Moto has apparently made a box that goes with the sleek and sharp aesthetic of the phone itself. From what we can see in the images, the Moto Razr V4 will come with the usual stuff inside the box including a USB-C cable, a headphone dongle, and earphones. There’s also what looks like a case for the phone in the box, which would be interesting to see.
Apr. 29, 2019
Redmi Flagship Official Teaser Is Here: Avengers’ Special Edition Expected
Rumors about a Redmi smartphone with flagship specs have been doing the rounds for quite some time now, and we’re even hoping for the phone to be launched in India as the Poco F2. While so far, the only confirmation we had about the Redmi flagship phone were basically rumors, and one confirmation from Xiaomi VP Lu Weibing on Weibo, we now have anofficial teaserfor the Redmi flagship, shared, once again, on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
Apr. 29, 2019
The Nubia Red Magic 3 Comes with Liquid Cooling and an Internal Fan
Chinese handset manufacturer Nubia on Sunday announced its new gaming phone Red Magic 3 that comes with 5,000mAh battery and an industry-first built-in cooling system. While other gaming phones rely on passive cooling, the Red Magic 3 pairs liquid cooling technology with an internal turbo fan, increasing heat transfer 500 per cent, the company claimed. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and Adreno 640 graphics processing unit (GPU), the Red Magic 3 is available in three RAM and storage variants — 6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB and 12GB+256GB.
Apr. 29, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Gets the Same DisplayMate Score as the Galaxy S10 Plus
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up to launch the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14th, and while we were all pretty sure they’d be among the fastest smartphones out there (that’s something you can trust OnePlus on), DisplayMate today gave OnePlus fans a fresh new surprise. In a tweet on its official handle, DisplayMate said that the OnePlus 7 Pro’s display has been tested in-depth by them and it received their highest A+ rating in the tests.
Apr. 27, 2019
Dead Users on Facebook to Outnumber the Living on Facebook in 50 Years
If Facebook continues to expand at current rates, the number of deceased users could reach as high as 4.9 billion before the end of the century, making it the world’s biggest graveyard, predict researchers from the University of Oxford. “These statistics give rise to new and difficult questions around who has the right to all this data, how should it be managed in the best interests of the families and friends of the deceased and its use by future historians to understand the past,”said lead author Carl Ohman, a doctoral candidate at the OII.
Apr. 27, 2019
List of Chrome URLs and Their Uses
Google Chromeis one of the most valuable products for Google and it continues to grow and capture the largest portion of the browser market. From general consumers to developers, Chrome has something in store for everyone. Having such a broad user base, Chrome is bound to have lots of underlying features and tools which are hidden to make it seem approachable for general users. In plain terms, the browser has several hidden URLs which let you access many of itshidden features.
Apr. 27, 2019
Realme 3 Pro vs Redmi Note 7 Pro Camera Comparison: And the Winner is?
With a profoundly aggressive price tag, Realme 3 Pro made itsofficial debutin India just earlier this week to take on the smartphone, which is better known as the budget king – Redmi Note 7 Pro. The cameras are important for when you make a buying decision and while Xiaomi has banked on the hype around 48MP sensors to court buyers for its latest budget offering, Realme has resorted to borrowing the camera sensor from its sister company’s flagship smartphone – the OnePlus 6T.
Apr. 27, 2019
These are the Specs of the Redmi ‘s Upcoming Flagship
Redmi has been on a roll lately, with the Redmi Note 7 series turning out to be really successful, but they aren’t stopping at that. There has been a lot of rumors of late about a Redmi flagship that will feature some top of the line specs at a very modest price. Therumors also suggest that this Redmi flagship will be the Poco F2 in India. Well, if you have been wanting to know more about this Redmi flagship, aka the alleged Poco F2, we have some good news for you.
Apr. 27, 2019
Google Assistant Can Now Read Bedtime Stories on Your Phone
There is good news for parents around the world. If you are not particularly good at reading bedtime stories to your kids, just ask the Google Assistant on your phone to do so and you will be able to hear the famous tales from the Panchtantra or other books. Whether you have an Android or an iOS phone, every time you say“Hey Google, tell me a story”, the Assistant tells you a tale.
Apr. 26, 2019
Wondershare Recoverit: Data Recovery Software for Everyone
Losing your data can be a painful experience. I have gone through it and since that has happened, I have made sure to create multiple backups of my data. However, most users never think of creating data backups and sometimes no matter how good your backup solutions are, you end up losing crucial data. Whether your computer crashed while you were working on an important project or you deleted important files by mistake, data loss is never easy.
Apr. 26, 2019
Google Search Has a Cool New Thanos Easter Egg
It’s Avengers: Endgame day today, and while I’m sure a lot of you have already watched the movie, some of us have not so don’t spoil it for us. Anyway, Google, which is known for adding easter eggs into its products, has surprised us all with a cool new Thanos-related easter egg in Google Search now, and it’s incredible. Basically, if you search for “Thanos” in Google search, the results show up an Infinity Gauntlet where you’d normally find a share button in the usual search results.
Apr. 26, 2019
Panasonic Lumix S1 First Impressions: Full-Frame Goodness!
Panasonic has been a pioneer in the photography industry for years, but there’s a major trend that the Japanese giant hadn’t adopted even though of its competitors have been hyping it for quite some time. And that’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. Well, Panasonic sure has taken its time but finally, that day is here where the company has launched its first-ever full-frame mirrorless cameras – Lumix S1 and Lumix S1R in India.
Apr. 26, 2019
TikTok Still Unavailable on Android, iOS App Stores
TikTok remained unavailable for download on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store on Thursday – a day after the Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench lifted the ban on the short video-sharing app. Sources in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that official communication to the technology companies would be made after it receives the court directive. The IT ministry had earlier asked Google and Apple to block the app following the Supreme Court’s refusal to stay the Madras HC’s call for ban on the app on April 3.
Apr. 26, 2019
You Can Now Schedule Emails in Gmail; Here’s How to Use It
If you were one of the many Inbox by Gmail users who had to switch over to Gmail after the app was killed off by Google, chances are, one of the many things you miss from your Inbox days is the ease of scheduling emails on Inbox. Well, fortunately, Google has now started rolling out the feature on the Gmail app and website as well. The feature works pretty much how you’d expect it to work.
Apr. 25, 2019
How to Disable Annoying Ads on Chrome
Ads are one of the most important sources of revenue for Google and online publishers. However, for users, ads have become much more intrusive and annoying. Most internet users including I, don’t mind dealing with some ads as we know that they support our favorite publishers. However, in some instances, ads have become so intrusive that they take up the entire content space. And if you try to remove them,several pop-up windows openwhile avideo auto-plays in the background.
Apr. 25, 2019
How to Disable Chrome PDF Viewer
Google Chrome users will know that it lets you view PDF documents right from the browser without downloading it. For some, this might be a useful feature, but for users who like to edit and annotate PDFs, this feature has rather become a bottleneck. Chrome’s built-in PDF viewer doesn’t let you edit or annotate the contents of PDF which is a major limitation for users who heavily rely on it. In addition, users who have been using Adobe’s PDF viewer or any otherpowerful PDF viewerfor that matter, need full control over their PDFs which can be edited, moved and shared with other users in their own way, which is something that Chrome doesn’t support.
Apr. 25, 2019
OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro Specs Leaked
Now, according to atweet, the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro’s specs have been leaked pretty thoroughly, and they do line up with what we were expecting from the phones any way. Here’s what the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will most likely come packing: OnePlus 7 Pro The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to be OnePlus’ answer to the flagship smartphones and compete in that very price range of products.
Apr. 25, 2019
TikTok Ban in India Lifted by Madras High Court
The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench on Wednesday lifted the ban on popular video music app, TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, subject to certain conditions. Deciding the case filed by advocate Muthukumar, the bench vacated its interim order of banning the app,subject to conditions that pornographic videos will not be uploaded on it, failing which contempt of court proceedings would begin. “We are glad about this decision and we believe it is also greatly welcomed by our thriving community in India, who use TikTok as a platform to showcase their creativity,” TikTok said in a statement.
Apr. 25, 2019
Xiaomi VP Confirms Redmi Phone with Snapdragon 855; Could Come to India as Poco F2
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Xiaomi, has been rumored to be launching a Redmi series smartphone with a flagship Snapdragon 855. Now, Xiaomi’s VP Lu Weibing has confirmed on Weibo that a Redmi device with a Snapdragon 855 is indeed coming — that’s pretty exciting stuff. Weibing took to Weibo to confirm the existence of a Snapdragon 855 touting Redmi smartphonein a post, and even said that it’ll be a device “worth waiting for” (we’ve translated Weibing’s posts with Google Translate).
Apr. 25, 2019
Brave Browser Will Pay You to Surf the Web
You know what’s weird? When a browser that has always tried to block websites from tracking you and showing you targeted ads, starts to try and incentivise that very idea, but in what sounds like a slightly more weird way. A little back story first, if you’ve never used Brave, it’s basically a browser that stops websites from tracking your movement through the internet in order to spy on you, or serve targeted ads based on your interests.
Apr. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 in India; Starting at Rs 7,999
In true Xiaomi fashion, we cannot go a month without the Chinese giant bringing a new piece of technology to the market. Xiaomi is already riding on the success of the Redmi Note 7 lineup, has added the Redmi Go to its lineup to court entry-level buyers, but it’s now filling in the gap (the Rs 7,000-Rs 9,000 segment) with the launch of the Redmi Y3 and Redmi 7 in India today.
Apr. 24, 2019
Apple Sued for $1 Billion for Accusing Wrong Person for Theft
A New York City-based student is suing Apple for $1 billion, accusing the iPhone-maker of using its facial recognition technology and arresting the wrong person on charges of theft from an Apple Store. Ousmane Bah, 18, claimed in a lawsuit that he was incorrectly identified as a robber in several Apple Store theft cases across multiple states in the US, but denies that he is the person in the photo that accompanied the warrant for his arrest, The Verge reported on tuesday.
Apr. 24, 2019
How to Enhance Google Chrome Security
Millions of people useGoogle Chromeas their default internet browser because it provides great performance, seamless sync with Google account, ahuge library of extensionsand of course, up to date security. Having such a large user base, Google can’t afford to take security flaws lightly so it patches the security loopholes as soon as possible. Although Google keeps a tab on larger security issues, the onus is also on the users to have a safe internet browsing experience.
Apr. 24, 2019
Redmi Y3 First Impressions: Just a Selfie Star?
With more than 7 million Redmi Y-series smartphones shipped in India to date, Xiaomi is pretty convinced that selfies are prevalent and crucial for users – while the trend looks to have passed and selfies are losing their charm. Still, Xiaomi hastoday debuted the Redmi Y3, its latest selfie-centric smartphone, in the country with the 32MP selfie shooter being the attention-grabber and headline-maker. Xiaomi has loaned us the Elegant Blue variant of the Redmi Y3, with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and it reminds me of theGalaxy A50every time I look at it, with the back panel refracting light to show the rainbow colors.
Apr. 24, 2019
WhatsApp Might Not Let You Take Screenshots of Chats: Report
Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is testing an ‘Authentication’ feature which would bar users from taking screenshots of their private conversations. The new feature comes as part of a plethora of security changes that the app has been working on and introducing, keeping in line with the app’s commitment to user-privacy, web portal Independent reported on Tuesday. The screenshot-blocking feature would be made available to users whenever WhatsApp plans to release the ‘Authentication’ feature, which is currently under development.
Apr. 23, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Launch Officially Delayed Due to Breaking Screens
Yes, the reports about Samsung delaying the launch of the Galaxy Fold were indeed true. The Korean giant has officially confirmed that it’s pushing back the release of its foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, to investigate the issue that may have led to the screen on the review units sent out by them to break or stop working. Samsung originally planned to make Galaxy Fold available for sale on April 26th (Friday) later this week, however, it has now been delayed indefinitely.
Apr. 23, 2019
Lenovo Z6 Pro with Quad Cameras, Snapdragon 855 Launched in China
Chinese computing giant, Lenovo has today launched the Lenovo Z6 Pro — it’s successor to the Lenovo Z5 Pro launched late last year. With the Z6 Pro, Lenovo looks like it’s bringing its focus back on the smartphone market, and the company has loaded the phone with a bunch of flagship specs, and camera innovations. Lenovo Z6 Pro Specifications and Details As far as the hardware is concerned, the Lenovo Z6 Pro is definitely a flagship smartphone.
Apr. 23, 2019
Reliance Jio Has Highest 4G Download Speeds: TRAI
With 22.2 Mbps (megabits per second) average download speed, Reliance Jio topped the 4G download speed chart of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for March. For Jio, its an improvement over 20.9 Mbps achieved in February. Performance of Bharti Airtel dipped marginally in March to 9.3 Mbps from 9.4 Mbps in February, according to the data published by the telecom regulator. Though Vodafone and Idea Cellular have merged and operate as Vodafone Idea, the TRAI published their network performance separately.
Apr. 23, 2019
OnePlus 7 Series Confirmed to Launch on May 14
Amidst the myriad ofleaks and rumors, OnePlus has decided to further the anticipation with the announcement of the launch date for its upcoming flagship smartphones. The OnePlus 7 series. Yes, OnePlus has today confirmed that theOnePlus 7 series will beunveiled on May 14thand will be an Amazon-exclusive. Yeah, the leaks were pretty on-point about not just the mid-May launch date, but also OnePlus planning to launch more than one flagship killer (if you still wanna call it that).
Apr. 22, 2019
Dark Web Becomes a Huge Marketplace for Weapons
As the debate over gun regulations rages globally, researchers now report that the Dark Web has become a big market for weapons trade. Sixty-four per cent of the products advertised were handguns, 17 per cent semi-automatic long guns and fully automatic long guns 4 per cent, said the team from Michigan State University which crept into Tor, a Dark Web browser, to investigate how firearms are anonymously bought and sold around the world.
Apr. 22, 2019
Galaxy Fold Launch Postponed in China
Samsung has postponed the Galaxy Fold’s launch events in Hong Kong and Shanghai, which were originally scheduled for April 23 and 24, days after some units of the $2,000 foldable phone encountered major display issues. “The firm is blaming the decision on a last minute issue with the venue, according to someone claiming to be familiar with the matter. “But that seems a little too convenient seeing as the handset has been under heavy fire all week, after a number of units broke after being in the hands of reviewers for less than a day,” the SamMobile reported late on Sunday.
Apr. 22, 2019
Here’s How Much Political Parties are Spending on Facebook Ads Every Week
With Lok Sabha elections currently underway in India, political parties and their affiliates ramped up spending on social media ads ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for 23rd April (tomorrow), shows data accessible from the Facebook Ad Library. Indians spent about Rs 7 crore for running political ads on Facebook and Instagram in the first 20 days of April. In contrast, the amount spent on these platforms in February-March was about Rs 10 crore.
Apr. 22, 2019
iPhone XI to Feature Triple Cameras, 12 MP Selfie Camera
Apple is planning to upgrade camera resolution and setup in iPhones, to be unveiled this year. While the front camera would be upgraded from 7MP to 12MP, triple-camera setup would be implemented in the 6.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhones, along with a new super-wide 12MP lens, according to Ming-Chi Kuo, famous Apple expert and predictor. Both super-wide and front camera lenses will be coated black to make them blend better with the surrounding bezel for an “inconspicuous” look, 9To5Mac reported on Saturday.
Apr. 22, 2019
Realme 3 Pro First Impressions: Stands Tall Against Redmi Note 7 Pro!
The budget smartphone segment in India is the most lucrative and competitive right now, withRedmi Note 7 Proleading the lot with a feature-rich and powerful offering. However, Realme has today unveiled the much-anticipated Realme 3 Pro (starts at ₹13,999) and it now looks to shake up the dominant force of Xiaomi’s Redmi Note lineup with aggressive pricing. Realme 3 Pro is a noticeable upgrade over its predecessor, the Realme 2 Pro.
Apr. 22, 2019
Realme 3 Pro Launched with Snapdragon 710, Upgraded Cameras for Rs. 13,999
The Redmi Note 7 Pro is well-known among the tech community to be the perfect budget smartphone that offers you a myriad of features at an affordable price tag. However, the Realme 3 Pro with great gradient design, Snapdragon 710 processor, refined cameras, & more has today made its much-awaited debut in India. Price and Availability The Realme 3 Pro has been priced pretty competitively to take on its arch-nemesis Redmi Note 7 Pro, with the base 4GB+64GB variant starting at Rs 13,999.
Apr. 22, 2019
Realme C2 Launched Starting at Rs 5,999; Brings Helio P22, Dual Cameras, and More
Alongside the launch of its much-awaited Realme 3 Pro budget smartphone, the company today also took the wraps off its entry-level Realme C2 smartphone. It’s an upgrade over the Realme C1, which launched last year, in terms of design, build, processing power, and of course, the cameras. Price and Availability The Realme C2 steps foot into one of the most flourishing smartphone segments in India with pretty decent pricing. The base variant of the device, 2GB+16GB has been priced at Rs 5,999 whereas the 3GB+32GB will retail at Rs 7,999.
Apr. 22, 2019
Sri Lanka Bans Social Media Platforms Including Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube
Battling the spread of hate speech on social media platforms especially Facebook for long, the Sri Lanka government on Sunday once again “temporarily blocked” social media from spreading fake news in the wake of deadly suicide bombings in the island that killed 290 people. In a brief statement, the Sri Lankan President’s Secretary Udaya Seneviratne said the government has “decided to temporarily block social media sites including Facebook and Instagram in an effort to curb false news reports”.
Apr. 22, 2019
TikTok Ban: Final Decision by Wednesday
After the Madras High Court asked for an interim ban on TikTok in India, following which the app was removed by both Apple and Google from their respective app marketplaces, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Madras High Court to give a final decision on the ban by Wednesday, April 24, or it will lift the ban on the app. The direction by the Supreme Court comes after counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the order couldn’t be passed without hearing him and the experts on the matter.
Apr. 22, 2019
“Arya Stark’s Age” Searches Trending on Google After the New GoT Episode
The second episode in the final season of the insanely popular TV show, Game of Thrones, packed a bunch of surprises for fans. However, one of the scenes in the show got fans kind of freaking out, and Google Trends’ data shows just how much. If you’ve not seen the second episode yet, there are spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk. The second episode of GoT saw quite a lot of things happen, before the Battle of Winterfell happens in the next episode (which should be epic), and one of the scenes showed Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) make love to Gendry (played by Joe Dempsie).
Apr. 21, 2019
New Case Leak Confirms Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Names
We pretty much know everything there is to know about the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. In fact, Google itself pretty much confirmed the launch date for the new phones — they’re coming on the Google I/O Keynote next month. So far, we’ve heard a bunch of leaks about the phones, including the fact that they’ll be powered by the Snapdragon 660 or the Snapdragon 670 SoC, which are decidedly mid-range processors.
Apr. 20, 2019
10 Best Chrome Tab Manager Extensions in 2019
Google Chrome is by far the most popular desktop browser in the market and while there aretons of different browseroptions out there, the chances of you reading this article on a Chrome browser is something I can bet my money on. I love Google Chrome for a number of reasons. I mean, the browser is not only powerful but it’s also pretty easy to use. SinceGoogle Chromeis so good at what it does, most of us end up opening too many tabs while working on Chrome and that can get a bit overwhelming.
Apr. 20, 2019
Audials One 2019: Take Your Favorite Music and Media Offline
Today, the entertainment industry is being dominated by streaming services. Whether you are listening to music on Spotify or catching the latest shows and movies on Netflix, you are constantly streaming. This approach is great when you are at home where you have high-bandwidth unlimited WiFi but not so much when you are traveling. And while all these services allow you to download media on mobile devices, there is no way to download them on your laptops.
Apr. 20, 2019
These iPhone Features are Coming to MacBooks
Ahead of its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) scheduled for June 3, Apple is working on bringing two of its operating systems (OS), macOS and iOS, closer together by introducing several useful iPhone features to its line of MacBooks. With the introduction of macOS 10.15 and iOS 13, the iPhone-maker is expected to unveil similar features like Siri Shortcuts, Screen Time and more on its laptops and smartphones, 9To5Mac reported on Friday.
Apr. 20, 2019
Florida Teen Arrested After Cracking Egg on Mom’s Head for Facebook Challenge
An 18 year old from Florida has been arrested on charges of domestic battery after he reportedly broke an egg on his mother’s head for a Facebook challenge. The teenager, Michael Corley, is a senior at Gulf High School shared a post on Facebook saying he’ll do the ‘Facebook Egg Challenge’ if his post got 300 comments. According to his mother, Carrie Lann, the high school senior was upset with her because she took away his PlayStation due to poor grades.
Apr. 20, 2019
WhatsApp Testing Official Emojis for Doodling on Stories
To further customise its app features, Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is testing its official emojis on the doodle-maker option available for its Status Stories. The decision to remove the current old-school emojis available in the doodle-maker comes after WhatsApp enabled Doodle user interface (UI) improvements in its 2.19.106 beta, WABetaInfo reported on Friday. Lately, WhatsApp has been testing and introducing a plethora of new features on the beta as well as public versions of the app.
Apr. 19, 2019
You Will Love the Galaxy Buds, Until You Hate Them
Needless to say, when I pre-ordered the Galaxy S10, I decided on getting the Galaxy Buds along with them. Having used the AirPods and the Mi AirDots Pro earlier for a video, I was pretty drawn to the idea of truly wireless earbuds. I’ve been using the Galaxy Buds for well over a month now, and I loved them. I really did. When I first received them from Samsung I loved using them all the time.
Apr. 19, 2019
Apple Paid $6 Billion to Settle Qualcomm Dispute: Report
Apple may have paid chip-maker Qualcomm somewhere between $5 billion-$6 billion for an agreement to dismiss all ongoing litigations, including with Apple’s contract manufacturers, between the two companies worldwide. According to a CNBC report citing an estimate from financial services firm UBS on Thursday, Apple probably agreed to pay between $8 and $9 in patent royalties per iPhone. “The UBS estimate suggests that Apple paid a high price to end a bitter legal battle that spanned multiple continents and threatened Apple’s ability to release a 5G iPhone,” the report noted.
Apr. 19, 2019
Burnout Paradise Servers Shutting Down on August 1
If you’re even remotely interested in video games, or if you’ve even been remotely interested in video games any time in the last 10 years or so, you have obviously heard of Burnout Paradise. The extremely popular racing game from EA had one of the best graphics of its time, along with in-game challenges and modes like Takedowns and more that were incredibly fun to play. However, developer Criterion Games has now announced that servers for the game will finally be shutting down on August 1 after being in service for over 11.
Apr. 19, 2019
Facebook Exposed Millions of Instagram Passwords
A day after admitting it “unintentionally” uploaded emails of nearly 1.5 million of new users, Facebook has now revealed that millions of Instagram passwords were stored on its servers in a readable format. Last month, Facebook said that it fixed a security issue wherein millions of its users’ passwords were stored in plain text and “readable” format for years and were searchable by thousands of its employees. The company on Thursday revealed that millions of passwords belonging to the users of its photo-sharing service Instagram were also exposed.
Apr. 19, 2019
How to Avoid Avengers: Endgame Spoilers Online
The conclusion to the 22-film series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is coming soon, with Avengers: Endgame poised to be the highest grossing MCU film of all time. The movie, which will see our favorite superheroes take a final stand against Thanos, and avenge the deaths of all our other favorite superheroes that were killed in Infinity War. However, until Endgame releases on April 26, you’ll have to be very wary of spoilers online.
Apr. 19, 2019
5 Things We Know About the OnePlus 7 Pro
1. Design First off, the design. The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to become the first OnePlus smartphone to come with acurved displaythat’s reminiscent of the Galaxy S8, S9, and S10 flagships. That does bring to mind problems related to palm-rejection and accidental touches, but here’s hoping OnePlus is able to fix those issues. Still, a OnePlus phone with a curved display might be a very attractive proposition for OnePlus fans looking for something that looks and feels more premium than every other OnePlus phone out there.
Apr. 19, 2019
How to Install Android Q Beta on non-Pixel Devices
Google is making huge changes to Android’s core working mechanism in order to bring faster updates to all Android users. With Android Oreo, Google conceptualized Treble which promised to bring faster adoption to newer Android versions. Taking the development forward, this year Google has released the Android Q Beta GSI which can be installed on any Treble-enabled device. So in this article, we are going to learn how we can install Android Q GSI and taste the new experience of Android, way before the official release.
Apr. 19, 2019
Pixel 3 User Asks for Refund, Gets 10 Pixels Instead
Google sent a customer 10 Pixel handsets worth over $9,000 after he requested a refund for a defective Pixel 3 smartphone. “Every large company has its fair share of customer service issues, but Google seems to always find the most perplexing ways to screw up. Case in point, one Reddit user has posted a story in hopes of getting Google’s attention. “After returning a defective Pixel 3, Google didn’t issue a refund.
Apr. 19, 2019
Searches for “Download TikTok” Went Crazy After TikTok Ban
A couple of days back, India banned TikTok on the grounds that the app was spreading child pornography, and was harming the country’s culture. What the government probably didn’t see coming was that TikTok would get even more attention after the ban. But that’s exactly what’s happening. According to Google Trends, searches for ‘download TikTok’ have spiked since the ban came into effect. Check out the graph below. April 16 is when news first started coming out about the Madras High Court asking for a ban on the app, and on 17th April, we got news that both Google and Apple had removed the app from their respective marketplaces in India.
Apr. 19, 2019
How to Customize Whatsapp Notification on Android and iOS
Two years back, notifications were a huge problem both in Android and iOS. It was way too cluttered and unmanageable for the end-user. With the release ofAndroid Oreo, Google brought Notification channels which streamlined notifications through native APIs. Following Google’s footstep, Apple also brought grouped notifications withiOS 12. In all of this, messaging apps like WhatsApp got a slew of new features including granular control over notifications. Now users can customize WhatsApp notifications based on individual contacts with custom time and notification tone.
Apr. 18, 2019
The Pixel 3 Will Now Automatically Take Selfies When You’re Kissing Someone
Remember when the Pixel 3 and 3XL were launched? Even though the Night Sight stole the show at the event, Google did announce a bunch of cool (and mostly useful) camera features for the phones as well; one such feature was the Photobooth option in the Pixel camera that automatically takes selfies when you’re making a funny face, or smiling widely… you know, things like that. Now, Google has added “AI Kissing Detection” to the Camera app in the Pixel’s Photobooth mode.
Apr. 18, 2019
How to Get Full Dark Mode on Google Chrome
Most of us prefer Google Chrome because it provides stable performance and syncs well with our Google account. However, if you use Chrome for long duration especially in the night, the blinding white screen may put excessive strain on your eyes. The good news is that Google is bringing dark mode to Chrome. However, the feature is still in development and doesn’t work well at the moment. But we have got a fully working dark mode on Google Chrome and you can use it right now.
Apr. 18, 2019
Twitter Users Celebrate TikTok Ban in India
Twitter was flooded with memes and funny videos after a ban on Chinese short video-sharing app TikTok made it unavailable to download from Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store in India. “Saddened to hear about the demise of TikTok India. Two minutes of silence for the TikTok users who mentioned ‘Actor’ in their Bio,”a user wrote on Twitter. “Thank God and the Indian judiciary for the ban!! Hat’s off to you sir Advocate S.
Apr. 18, 2019
Jio Sets a New World Record for 4G Availability
No other operator in the world has scored better at a country level than Reliance Jio in India in terms of 4G availability, according to a new report from London-based mobile analytics company Opensignal. Jio’s score grew by close to one percentage point to reach 97.5 per cent, up from 96.7 per cent about six months ago, said the “Mobile Network Experience” report. “Jio’s winning 4G availability score of 97.5 per cent is the highest we have ever recorded at a country level in any of our reports,” it said.
Apr. 18, 2019
OnePlus 7 Teased by CEO Pete Lau
We all know the OnePlus 7 is on the way, and if history is anything to go by, it will be one of the best phones in its price bracket. While there have been a number of leaks around the phone, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has now actually started teasing the device on social media — a solid hint that it’s coming really soon. Pete Lau took to Twitter for the tease, which is basically a very short, 5 second video.
Apr. 18, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Review Units are Already Breaking
Samsung launched the Galaxy Fold in February this year to huge fanfare, and rightly so. It was one of the first folding phones ever, and it was way better than any that came before it. So when Samsung sent out review units of the Galaxy Fold to a bunch of outlets and reviewers a couple of days back, what everyone expected was reviews raving about the Galaxy Fold and the fact that we can fold displays now like it’s no big deal.
Apr. 18, 2019
Facebook “Accidentally” Uploaded Emails of 1.5 Million Users
In a latest privacy goof up, Facebook “unintentionally” uploaded the emails of nearly 1.5 million of its users during the past three years. First reported by Business Insider, the revelation came to light after a security researcher noticed that “Facebook was asking some users to enter their email passwords when they signed up for new accounts to verify their identities”. “Last month we stopped offering email password verification as an option for people verifying their account when signing up for Facebook for the first time,” the Facebook spokesperson was quoted as saying.
Apr. 18, 2019
How to Install Google Chrome Extensions on Android
For many users, Extensions are the most important thing for a web browser. Google Chrome users have a long list of extensions which they love using on desktop. However, there is no support for Chrome Extensions on Android devices which makes the mobile experience not as good as desktop. For a long time, the user community has been asking for extension support on Android, but to no avail. However, that doesn’t mean that there is no way of using Chrome extensions on your Android device.
Apr. 17, 2019
How to Completely Delete your Truecaller Account
Truecaller is the go-to phone directory for hundreds of millions of users across the world. It’s a pretty helpful app for users who regularly deal with spam calls. In a country like India where spam calls are rampant, it’s a godsend service. However, there is a pressing concern for privacy with the Truecaller app. Let me put it straight, Truecaller is excellent at what it does, but the service harvests too much data through contacts, call logs and messages.
Apr. 17, 2019
How to Schedule Emails on Gmail for Free
Gmail is the biggest free email provider in the world. If you have a personal email, chances are that you are using Google’s free email service. Gmail is popular not only because it is really easy to set up and use but also because it always remains at theforefront of email technology. That said, there are some features which are missing from Gmail; the ability to schedule email being one of them.
Apr. 17, 2019
TikTok Blocked By Google and Apple in India
Though the Supreme Courtmay not have imposeda ban on Chinese short video-sharing app TikTok earlier this week, MeitY’s (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) order to block the app from being downloaded via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in India has come to fruition. Google and Apple have both blocked the new downloads of TikTok from the Play Store and App Store respectively in India, a country that accounts for over 230 million downloads and is known to have contributed to amassive uptickin userbase in the last 3 months.
Apr. 16, 2019
Game of Thrones Season 8 Premiere Gets Over 5 Million Tweets
With over five million tweets referring to it, the first episode of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones (GoT), that aired Sunday on HBO, became the most-tweeted about episode of the show ever. “The most-tweeted about character from the extremely popular fiction series was Bran, followed by Jon Snow, Daenerys, Sansa and Cersei,” the micro-blogging site said in a statement on Monday. Meanwhile, Twitter was buzzing with fans giving mixed reactions to the new season of GoT.
Apr. 16, 2019
How to Use Incognito Mode in YouTube
As Google is facing major criticism on its data collection practice, the tech giant is trying to revamp its image by giving more control to users. Users can now use Incognito mode in the YouTube app which will stop Google from collecting YouTube watch and search history. Not only that, the user is temporarily logged out of the Google account in the Incognito mode so that no funny business happens in the background.
Apr. 16, 2019
Pixel 3a Launch Expected on May 7 at the Google I/O Keynote
The influx of rumors already has us hyped for Google’s decision to finally expand its much popular Pixel lineup to the mid-range segment with the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. And well, Google is not helping the cause but instead adding fuel to the fire with a teaser that reads ‘something big is coming to the Pixel universe’ on May 7th. The teaser poster (seen above) can be found on the Google Storeright here, which also says that ‘On May 7, meet a new hero’.
Apr. 16, 2019
Samsung Challenges Xiaomi, Sells Over 2 Million Galaxy A Smartphones
Taking on Chinese player Xiaomi big time, South Korean tech giant Samsung sold two million phones in its mid-price segment Galaxy A series in India in just 40 days starting March 1, earning a revenue of $500 million. Samsung is targeting $4 billion in revenues from its Galaxy A series of phones this year. Earlier this month, it announced Galaxy A20, its fourth smartphone in the Galaxy A series this year.
Apr. 15, 2019
Internet Explorer Is a Threat to PCs: Report
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) that has dealt with a reputation for poor security for years, now makes PCs vulnerable even if it is just installed in them, a security researcher has found. According to researcher John Page, an unpatched exploit in the web browser’s handling of MHT files (IE’s web archive format), hackers can use to both spy on Windows users and steal their local data. “As Windows opens MHT files using IE by default, you don’t even have to run the browser for this to be a problem — all you have to do is open an attachment sent through chat or email.
Apr. 15, 2019
Here are the Phones that Will Get Android Q
Android Q is on its way, and Google has already released a couple ofAndroid Q betasfor the Pixel phones, giving us an early look into what the new iteration of Android might bring. There are many changes in Android Q, but the main question that’s on everyone’s mind is whether their phones will be getting the Android Q update or not. Well, these are the phones that should be getting the Android Q update:
Apr. 15, 2019
K-Pop Sensation BTS Smashes Most-Viewed 24-Hour Debut Record on YouTube
Step aside,Pewdiepie and T-Seriesdie-hard fans. The YouTube landscape is much broader than the ongoing tussle between the Swedish creator and Indian music record label. K-Pop (Korean Pop) sensation BTS (or Beyond the Scene in English and Bangtan Sonyeondan in Korean) took YouTube by storm over the weekend, breaking a multitude of streaming records, with the release of their new ‘Boy with Luv’ music video featuring Halsey. The 24-hour YouTube streaming record, which had just recently (about a week ago) fallen into the hands of K-pop outfit BLACKPINK with 56.
Apr. 15, 2019
Karnataka Bans Smartphones Inside Polling Booths
Electorate in Karnataka will not be allowed to carry smart-phones or mobile phones inside the polling booth while going to vote to prevent them from taking selfies or recording videos, an official said on Sunday. “The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) prevents voters from carrying mobile phones or smart-phones and cameras inside the polling booth. In fact, no voter will be allowed to take his/her cellphone within 100 metres radius of the booth.
Apr. 15, 2019
SC Refuses to Interfere with Madras HC Ban on TikTok
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere, for now, with the Madras High Court’s order banning Chinese video app TikTok, and directed further hearing in the matter on April 22. The decision by the bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, came on an appeal by Chinese company ByteDance, which developed the app, contending that the High Court order was ex-parte. The matter is also listed for hearing before the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday (April 16).
Apr. 15, 2019
The Galaxy S10 5G Will Be Able to Download Movies In Less Than 10 Seconds
Samsung is prepped up to launch the 5G variant of its Galaxy S10 smartphone later this year, and South Korean carriers have now revealed the speeds they were able to get on the smartphone in its tests. According to these tests, the Galaxy S10 5Greached speeds of a whopping 4Gbps(that’s Gigabits per second). To put that in perspective, most Full HD movies are around 2 to 4 GB in size, depending on runtime and other factors.
Apr. 14, 2019
How to Add Widgets on Android
The home screen of an Android device is probably the most underutilized space on a smartphone with most users placing some frequently used apps, a Google Search bar, and a clock on there. If you want to make efficient use of theAndroid home screenand get more information from the space or perhaps get some work done right there, you need to usewidgets on Android. A number of apps on the Play Store come with widgets of their own while quite a few others are entirely dedicated to creating and adding widgets.
Apr. 13, 2019
10 Best Skitch Alternatives for Windows And Android
If you don’t want to use any third-party apps, both Windows and Android now come with powerful screenshot tools of their own. Click on the links below to learn how to use them. We have also mentioned official method for macOS for people who are using Macs. With that out of the way, let’s begin, shall we? Best Skitch Alternatives for Windows Sometimes, it’s amazing to see how feature packed an application can be, despite measuring next to nothing, the case in point beingGreenshot.
Apr. 13, 2019
Facebook Spent $20 Million on Mark Zuckerberg’s Security in 2018
In a filing with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, Facebook said it spent$2.6 million on private plane costs— up from $1.5 million a year before, CNET reported. The aircraft expenses went to charter companies and included “passenger fees, fuel, crew, and catering costs”. Facebook spent$2.9 million on personal security for its COO Sheryl Sandberg. The social networking giant spent more than $900,000 on her private plane costs.
Apr. 13, 2019
How to Customize Navigation Bar on Android with Quick Shortcuts
Android smartphone makers are going for all kinds of gesture navigation systems. And while gesture navigation is cool, it is not as functional as the navigation buttons. Navigation buttons become even better when you customize them to include extra actions. For example, you can customize the navigation bar to add extra buttons which can execute actions such as taking a screenshot, bring down notification center, and more. In this article, we are going to show you how you can customize the navigation bar on Android to make it even more powerful and useful.
Apr. 12, 2019
TikTok Added 9 Crore Indian Users in the Last 3 Months
Owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, TikTok became controversial in the past for illegally collecting personal information from children in the US and in other places for inappropriate content. Hearing a petition filed by an advocate, the Madras High Court earlier this month asked the Centre to ban the app, saying it “encourages pornography” and is spoiling the future of youths and the minds of children. But in terms of its reach,TikTok has just had its best first quarter ever, adding an estimated 188 million during Q1, according to data analysis by Sensor Tower.
Apr. 12, 2019
Acer Announces New Predator Helios 700 and Nitro 7 Gaming Laptops
At its Next@Acer Global Press Conference being held in New York, the company has not only updated its existing gaming laptops – the Predator Helios 300 and Acer Nitro 5, but also added two new laptops in each of the lineups, i.e. the Predator Helios 700 and Acer Nitro 7 respectively. Predator Helios 700 Starting off with Predator Helios 700, Acer is looking to extend the best-in-class gaming performance with theaddition of anew slidable Hyperdrift keyboard design.
Apr. 12, 2019
How to Use an Android device as 2FA Physical Security Key
A couple of years ago, two-factor authentication was an unheard thing for general consumers. However, in the last few years, Google has pushed 2FA a lot. Google likes to call it 2SV (Two-step Verification), and promotes it as an essential measure to further secure Google account. While Google has not made it mandatory to turn on 2FA it has encouraged its users to have an extra layer of security. The company is also constantly improving its 2FA.
Apr. 12, 2019
Instagram Stories of Some Users Exposed to Strangers
Adding to the breach scandals surrounding Facebook and its family of apps, this time a bug on photo-messaging app Instagram exposed Stories from certain users to complete strangers. Out of Instagram’s total global one billion followers, over 500 million users actively use the Stories feature and this incident, once again, raised major safety and privacy concerns among users. On Thursday, TechCrunch reported that it “first received word of the problem from a user InternetRyan via Twitter, who was confused about seeing strangers in his Instagram Stories tray.
Apr. 12, 2019
Samsung Users Moving to Pixel, OnePlus: Counterpoint
According to Counterpoint’s “US Smartphone Churn Tracker”, less than one in five people who bought either device was a previous Apple user. “The Pixel was built to lead Android innovation and be a device to sway the iOS base over to Android. Over 80 per cent of volumes are coming from its Android partners,”Fieldhack added. A total of 31 per cent of Pixel 3 sales came from previous Samsung Galaxy S7 owners.
Apr. 12, 2019
Galaxy S10 Repair Prices Put the iPhone to Shame
Samsung has finally announced the repair pricing for its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, and they put the iPhone repair prices to shame. The South Korean giant announced the repair prices for the phones, for both screen repairs, and back glass panel repairs. If you need to get the screen on your Samsung S10-series smartphone replaced, the company will charge you$199 for replacing the screen on the Galaxy S10e, $249 for the Galaxy S10, and $269 for the Galaxy S10+.
Apr. 11, 2019
80% Youngsters Want TikTok Banned in India: Survey
8 out of 10 millennials living in India want the controversial Chinese video app TikTok to be banned, reveals a survey by popular news app Inshorts. This comes after the Madras High Courtlast week advisedthe Central government to ban the app claiming it was encouraging pornography among youngsters. They further added that it was harming the foundation of the nation, its cultures and values. The court said that inappropriate content was being made accessible to a large chunk of users through TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, and the government has a social responsibility to stop it right away.
Apr. 10, 2019
Oppo Reno Goes Official With 10x Zoom and Wedge-Style Pop-Up Camera
Price and Availability The Oppo Reno series has been launched in China today, with the Standard Edition pricestarting at 2,999 yuan (around Rs 31,000)for the 6GB+128GB base variant. It comes in four color variants namely fog sea green, extreme night black, mist powder, and nebula purple (names translated from Chinese). TheOppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition, on the other hand, will start retailing at 3,999 yuan (around Rs 41,000)for the base variant and will only be available in two color variants.
Apr. 10, 2019
1 in 2 Indians Get Fake News via Facebook and WhatsApp
Despite tall claims made by Facebook that it is removing 10 lakh fake accounts a day in India, a survey revealed on Tuesday thatone in two Indians has received fake news in the last 30 daysand Facebook and WhatsApp are the platforms which are being used excessively to misinform the users. The survey by online startup Social Media Matters and New Delhi-based Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics found thatover 53 per cent of Indians received fake news related to the upcoming electionsover various social media platforms.
Apr. 10, 2019
Facebook “Police” Comes to Delhi Man’s House to Verify Aadhaar
A Delhi-based Facebook user, got the shock of his life whena Facebook representative knocked at his door to verify if he is the one who wrote a post with political content.The man said on Tuesday that the representative from Facebook arrived with proper company identity. “He came in civil clothes with a proper Facebook identity. He asked for my Aadhaar Card to verify my credentials for writing a mere post on the social networking platform with political content,” the distressed person told IANS.
Apr. 10, 2019
These Indians Politicians Are The Most Searched on the Internet
“We also studied trending keywords and popular questions related to leading politicians and found that the most searched question was ‘Who is Narendra Modi’,” Fernando Angulo, Head of International Partnership, SEMrush, said in a statement. On social media, the firm analysed the official pages on Facebook and Twitter of the politicians and compared three factors – audience, activity and engagement.
Apr. 9, 2019
5 New Features Coming to WhatsApp Soon
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps out there with over 1.5 billion users, and among some of the best things about using WhatsApp (including the fact that it’s available on almost every single platform out there) is the simple fact that the company pushes out updates quite often, bringing new features to make the app more useful, more secure, and more private. So here are 5 new features that are coming to WhatsApp pretty soon.
Apr. 9, 2019
Asus TUF Gaming FX505DY Review: Ryzen Powered Gaming Goodness
Once you open the lid, the display stares right at you, with agorgeous bezel-less design all around, except for the massive chin with the Asus logo again, and it’s kind of an eyesore, but you get used to it over time. There’s the keyboard, with a red backlight, and a power button that’s placed on the top right of the base. As I’ve observed with almost every TUF Gaming laptop I’ve ever laid hands on, this one too, has alot of flex in the display.
Apr. 9, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi Go Review: Perfect Pick for First-time Users!
Xiaomi currently holds the pole position in the Indian smartphone market and it’s going to only further this lead, thanks to the introduction of theRedmi Note 7 series. It, however, also plans to capture the entry-level segment and the growing number of 4G users in the country by debuting its most-affordable smartphone to date –the Redmi Go. I know, Redmi Go (Rs 4,499) isn’t the most exciting smartphone to launch in India in the previous month, but it’s going to be a boon for users looking to upgrade to a smartphone experience.
Apr. 9, 2019
How to Get Microsoft Edge Based on Chromium
Microsoft is ditching its own rendering engine and replacing it with Google’s Chromium engine. Microsoft has officially released the Edge browser based on Chromium in Developer and Canary channel. It’s a tipping point in the history of the web as both Microsoft and Google have been rivals and it was a surprise to see Microsoft collaborating with Google on open-source projects. Anyway, here we will show you how you can download the new Edge browser and try out the new features including Chrome extensions on Microsoft Edge.
Apr. 9, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro In-depth Camera Review: The Best Camera Phone of 2019?
Huawei P30 Pro, the Chinese phone maker’s newest flagship, has made its much-awaitedIndia debuttoday at a hefty price of Rs 71,990. It is a powerful smartphone which stacks up well against the myriad of flagships already available in the market. However, being a Huawei P-series smartphone means there’sa primary focus on one aspect and that’s the photography experience. The company always pulls an innovative camera feature from its hat each time and the P30 Pro is no different.
Apr. 9, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro, P30 Lite Officially Launched in India; Priced Starting at ₹19,990
Huawei unveiled its much-anticipated flagship smartphone, theHuawei P30 Proat its Paris launch event a couple of weeks ago. The Chinese company has wasted no time in bringing itsmost powerful flagship, with some of the best cameras technology onboard, to India. It has also launched the Huawei P30 Lite for users looking to pick up a more affordable new smartphone. Huawei P30 Pro & P30 Lite: Price and Availability The main attraction of the launch, i.
Apr. 9, 2019
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 730 & Snapdragon 730G for Mobile Gamers
Qualcomm is always keen on keeping its smartphone chipsets up-to-date, especially the budget and mid-range lineups to offer improved performance and imaging capabilities to users. In line with the same, the American chipmaker has today upgraded its 700-series chipsets to now include the Snapdragon 730 and Snapdragon 730G. Talking about the Snapdragon 730 mobile platform, it’s a step above the existing SD712 chipset and brings numerous advancements in tow. It’s fabricated using an 8-nanometer process and is based on their new Kryo 470 architecture to give the chipset a 35 percent boost in performance.
Apr. 9, 2019
Qualcomm Launches the Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform
Qualcomm is the leading manufacturer of smartphone chipsets in the world, and the Snapdragon line of Mobile Platforms are some of the most powerful ones out there. Now, expanding its portfolio in the world of smartphone processors and platforms, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform for mid-range smartphones. Snapdragon 665 Specs: The processor supports the 3rd generation Qualcomm AI engine and comes with the Hexagon 686 DSP along with HVX to enable advanced AI mobile experiences.
Apr. 9, 2019
Galaxy A90 Launch: Here’s How to Watch the Live Stream
Samsung is all geared up to launch the brand spanking new Galaxy A90 as the latest addition to its Galaxy A series of smartphones. The company will be hosting the launch for the smartphone in three locations at the same time — Bangkok, Milan, and São Paolo — on April 10th. However, Samsung will also be livestreaming the launch so you can watch the latest addition to the Galaxy A series being unveiled from the comfort of your home.
Apr. 9, 2019
This Could be the OnePlus 7; New Case Renders Show Off Phone In All Its Glory
The OnePlus 7 is definitely one of the most anticipated devices of the year, right alongside class leading flagships like the new iPhone, or the Pixel 4. Needless to say, the phone has been leaked countless times, and we basically know everything there is to know about the phone, save the exact camera specifications and the price at which the Chinese smartphone manufacturer will launch it in India. Now, new case renders for the phone have leaked out pretty much confirming the OnePlus 7’s design.
Apr. 8, 2019
You Can Now Watch Netflix on Your Mobile for Just Rs. 65
Content steaming platform Netflix is experimenting a weekly mobile-only plan for Rs 65 — the lowest ever cost it has offered its services in, exclusively in India. The mobile-only plan allows users to watch content on just one smartphone or tablet screen at a time, according to media reports last week. The new plans appearing on Netflix India’s website lists the weekly mobile-only plan forRs 65, basic plan for Rs 125, standard plan(two screens allowed) for Rs 165, and ultra plan for Rs 200 (four screens in 4k).
Apr. 8, 2019
Elections 2019: Facebook Removing 1 Million Accounts Per Day
With the first phase of Lok Sabha polls just days away, Facebook on Monday said it is removing or blocking about one million abusive accounts a day with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools. “We are absolutely committed to maintaining the integrity of the elections in India and will continue to work with local organisations, government groups and experts to make that happen,”Ajit Mohan, Facebook’s Managing Director and Vice President, India, wrote in a blog post.
Apr. 8, 2019
Leaked Renders Show Asus Phone with Dual Sliders
Phone companies are relentlessly chasing the bezel-less future of smartphones. What started off with the notches (big ones, small ones, teardrop ones) and shifted to pop-up cameras, and hole-punch cameras, also saw the attempt by a bunch of brands to use sliders as the solution to hide the front facing cameras, and make an almost-completely bezel-less smartphone. The Mi MIX 3 might well be the best example of the sliding design (Oppo Find X is obviously another great one), but now, it looks as though Asus is not only choosing to go with the slider design, but also rethinking it to make it more useful, in some senses, and probably a hell of a lot more gimmicky in others.
Apr. 8, 2019
Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL: Here’s Everything We Know About These Devices
Rumors of Google working on a mid-range Pixel smartphone have been around for quite some time now, starting in the form ofPixel 3 Litelast year. One would think that these might have just been reports, however, the rumored naming has since been updated to Pixel 3a. I know, this branding sounds weird (and may take time getting used to), but 2 listings for this mid-range Pixel has since been spotted on Google’s own websites.
Apr. 8, 2019
The Galaxy S10’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner Has Been Fooled
When Samsung launched theGalaxy S10(and S10+ and S10e), the company made a very big deal about the new ultrasonic fingerprint scanners it’s using in the phones, and how they’re a lot better than optical fingerprint scanners, since they use 3D maps of the user’s finger to authenticate and unlock the phone. While all thatistrue, theyaremore secure since they’re using a 3D map instead of a simple image of the fingerprint, thatdoesn’t mean they’re not vulnerable to hackers, and people who have the time to actually fool them — 13 minutes of time, by the way.
Apr. 8, 2019
What is Mi Credit and How to Use It
After disrupting the electronics market in India with smartphones, TVs, and whatnot, Xiaomi has entered the financial space with two new services; Mi Pay and Mi Credit. While Mi Pay is based on UPI for payments and prepaid services, Mi Credit is for lending money. Mi Credit was announced in September last year, which was available to select MIUI users to test the market response. Now Xiaomi has launched the Mi Credit app to all Xiaomi users running MIUI.
Apr. 8, 2019
12 Best Free WinZip and WinRAR Alternatives in 2019
Compression is one of the most used features of PC, being used for both personal and business use. We need to compress or decompress files to decrease size or to email the files. The two most popular tools for this purpose are WinZip and WinRAR, being used by millions. Unfortunately, these are paid tools and most users prefer free tools. However, as almost everything is available free on the internet, compressions tools are not an exception.
Apr. 6, 2019
12 Best Email Apps For iPhone and Android
Emails are one of the most annoying things that we have to deal with and yet they are something that we cannot work without. We have to accept the fact that emails are here to stay for the foreseeable future. And if we cannot get rid of emails, it’s better to have a system which that let us deal with emails in a better and more efficient manner. One of the pillars of that system is a good email client.
Apr. 5, 2019
Google Discontinues the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
While Google has a habit of doing this to its older flagships shortly after launching new flagships,discontinuing the Pixel 2 feels like a bigger deal than normal because it was quite simply one of the best Android smartphones of its time. It offered a great stock Android experience, industry-leading camera performance, a build that’s the best Google has pushed out in the Pixel line-up, and a design that was decidedly pretty good for its time as well.
Apr. 5, 2019
How to Set Up Activity Syncing on Windows
After the failure of the Windows mobile platform, Microsoft is trying to unify mobile and desktop experience across different platforms by creating quality apps for both Android and iOS devices. It has introduced a new Timeline aka activity syncing feature which follows the principle of “pick up, where you left off”. Suppose you are reading a PDF on your Android device. Using activity syncing, you can continue reading that PDF on your Windows PC.
Apr. 5, 2019
How to Use Pay Later on Uber
Uber has been doing successful business in India rivaling the home-grown cab sharing startup Ola. Uber has succeeded in India because it has not followed its US strategy and have catered to Indian specific needs. However, there are some Indian specific features that Uber still lacks, the biggest being the lack of a pay later option. While Ola has its own pay later option, companies like Swiggy and Zomato have tied up with third-party pay later services to bring this feature.
Apr. 5, 2019
These Realme Phones will Get Android Pie Based ColorOS 6 Update in June
The Realme 3 came out last month with the new Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 in tow. However, that doesn’t mean the company has forgotten about its older devices. In fact, in an official blogpost, the company has pretty much confirmed the release schedule for phones that will be receiving ColorOS 6 soon. According to theblog post, theRealme 1,Realme U1, andRealme 3will receive the April security patch this month, while theRealme 2,Realme 2 Pro, and Realme C1 will receive the May security patch the month after.
Apr. 5, 2019
Xiaomi Ends Developer ROM Support for 7 Redmi Phones
Xiaomi runs a pretty solid beta program for its devices, with weekly updates and a lot more. However, according to aposton the MIUI forums in India (and in China), it looks like the company is going to stop providing developer ROMs for at least some devices. The forum post mentions a list of seven phones that will no longer be getting Developer ROMs. The list of phones that Xiaomi is discontinuing Developer ROM support for are:
Apr. 4, 2019
You Can Now Buy the iPhone XR for Just Rs. 53,900
Apple, in association with the HDFC Bank, has slashed the price of its flagship smartphone iPhone XR in India for a limited period that will be applicable from Friday. The till-the-stock-last offer brings down the price of Rs 76,900iPhone XR (64GB) to Rs 59,900 for non-HDFC customers and Rs 53,900(64GB variant) with special cash-back offer for HDFC customers, the company said on Thursday. “This is not a price drop or change on MRP but a limited term promotional offer which starts Friday,” it added.
Apr. 4, 2019
CyberGhost VPN: Take Control of Your Internet
We live in a world where cyber security has become as important as your personal security. Today, using an unprotected network is as bad as handing over the keys to your house to an unknown person. Anyone can snoop on your network and not only see what you are doing but also steal important information and password. The risk becomes exponential if you are using an open WiFi to connect to the internet.
Apr. 4, 2019
How to Stop Nagging Windows 10 Updates
Microsoft’s decision to push regular updates to Windows computers with Windows 10 was laudable as its was not known for providing regular updates in the past. However, the Windows 10 updates have become so frequent that they are now considered a nuisance. Combine the update frequency with the fact that Windows automatically starts installing updates at random times and you have a disaster. I hate the new Windows 10 updates so much that I went out of my way to find a way to stop them from happening.
Apr. 4, 2019
BJP Has the Highest Ad Spend on Google Platforms
Political parties in Indiaspent over Rs 3.7 crore on 831 elections adson Google platforms from February 19 till April 3, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which spent over Rs 1.21 crore for 554 ads, the “Google India Transparency Report” revealed on Thursday. At second spot is YSR Congress Party led by Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy which spent over Rs 1.07 crore for 107 ads during the period. Surprisingly, theCongress Party has spent just Rs 54,100 for 14 adson the Google platforms, including YouTube.
Apr. 4, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro First Impressions: Endless Possibilities
Huawei is hell-bent on revolutionizing smartphone photography, making it simpler for the average consumer to capture DSLR-like images. ThePixel 3was the best camera device to date for this purpose, however, Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone – the Huawei P30 Pro has debuted with some impressive camera hardware and capabilities that would blow your socks off. The Huawei P30 Pro is expected to make its Indian debut next week,on April 9th, with the company’s most powerful processor, quad-cameras that can zoom up to 50x to enable you to capture even the moon closely, an exciting gradient design, and snappy user experience all bundled in a single smartphone.
Apr. 4, 2019
TikTok Ban: Madras High Court Asks Center to Ban Downloading of TikTok
Popular video-sharing app, TikTok has seen a ridiculously huge hype in India (and around the world), and with its meteoric rise to fame, the app also saw a massive influx of cringeworthy videos being uploaded to the platform. What started off as a platform where people were making lip-sync videos, and enacting their favorite scenes from classic Bollywood movies, soon turned into a seemingly never ending toxic-wasteland of content that shouldn’t exist on an app that basically has no age-restrictions of any sort placed on it, or content moderation for that matter.
Apr. 4, 2019
HP Ink Tank Wireless 419 Review: An Affordable Ink Tank Printer for Home/Office
If anyone asks me advice for buying printers, I only recommend Ink Tank printers. I have had too many bad experiences with ink cartridges printers that I would not take one even for free. While the ink-jet printers cost a lot less when you buy them when you add up the successive cartridge costs and the problems that they make you go through, investing up front in an ink tank printer will start making more sense.
Apr. 3, 2019
Vivo Apex (2019) Hands-on Impressions: A Dose of The Possible Future
Want a course in research and innovation? A course in trial and error, phone makers? Well, there’s one Chinese giant that’s been pushing the boundaries in smartphone design and I have been singing praises for Vivo to almost everyone who would lend me an ear. The VivoApex conceptthat birthed the pop-up selfie camera and in-display fingerprint sensor was one-upped by adual-displayto keep the taller non-intrusive display intact. With physical buttons out of the picture, Vivo is nowusing acombination of pressure-sensitive sensors and capacitive touchto mimic the power key and volume buttons.
Apr. 3, 2019
Here’s How to Get the Dark Mode in the Poco Launcher
The Poco F1 is one of the most popular phones in the market right now, and for good reason. After all, the phone offers a price to performance ratio that’s unmatched in the Indian smartphone market, and it just makes sense to buy the phone at its price. If you bought the Poco F1, first of all, great decision, but if you’ve been waiting for a dark mode in the phone, you can now finally get it… or at least some semblance of it inside the Poco Launcher.
Apr. 3, 2019
How to Check Voter ID Information Online
Note:The electoralsearch website is under tremendous load so you might have to refresh the page multiple times before it loads and you can access the website. Granted you have provided the correct information you will see the result in the bottom bar of the web page.Click on the ‘View Details’ box and it will open a new page with all your details. You can verify your information and find the polling date and place in the left pane of the page.
Apr. 3, 2019
How to Delete Google Search History
Weuse Google searchevery single day — so much so that it has become an intrinsic part of our life. While Google is anexcellent search enginethat makes our life a hell of lot easier, there are a few concerns of privacy and its data usage practice. In this article, we are going to help you delete Google search history so that the internet search giant has no longer any access to your search data.
Apr. 3, 2019
How to Install Linux on DeX
Samsung has broughtLinux supportto its DeX ecosystem. DeX was already a great way to get a full-screen desktop experience without the need of a standalone computer. However, it was not an actual desktop. Samsung is changing that by bringing Linux support which will allow users to use a full blown Linux operating system. Samsung has brought Linux support with almost all the features you will need to get started with Linux.
Apr. 3, 2019
How to Use Google Assistant to Check Train Running Status
India is a major market for Google, and the company is doing its best to push local services to Indian-specific needs. In its recent bid to make the Google Assistant even more localized, Google acquired “Where is my train” app to understand the dynamics of Indian Railways. After acquiring the app, it didn’t take Google long to bring support for train running status to its Google Assistant. Users can now just use voice command to know the status of their trains which is simply amazing.
Apr. 3, 2019
PUBG Mobile Adds New Subscription Packages to the Game
PUBG Mobile is quite easily one of the most popular games out there right now, and it’s popularity has reached peak levels in recent times. So, it’s only obvious that Tencent games wants to capitalise on the game’s wide-ranging fan base with things like the Elite Royale Pass, crates and items that can be purchased with in-game currencies and more. In this pack, which is the more affordable of the two, players get the option topurchase items using BP instead of UC.
Apr. 3, 2019
VEGAS Movie Studio 16: An Extremely Powerful, Easy to Use Video Editor
If you’re looking for a video editor, I’m sure you’ve seen a bunch of common names pop up on your internet research. VEGAS is most likely one of them, and for good reason. We’ve previously used the VEGAS Movie Studio 15, and we really liked it, and now, the company has rolled out a new, more exciting, and more powerful version of its video editing software — VEGAS Movie Studio 16 (starts at $49.
Apr. 3, 2019
Facebook Is Asking Some New Users for Their Email Passwords
Social media giant Facebook has been embroiled in quite a lot of controversies in the last one year alone, starting off with the Cambridge Analytica data collection scandal, to a new report now that the company is asking some new users for passwords to their email accounts as a means of verifying their identity. If that scares you, it should. According to theDaily Beast, which first reported the issue, some new users are being prompted by Facebook to provide their email passwords when they try to sign up for the social media platform, in what security consultant Jake Williams says is a practice that blows right past questionable, and into “beyond sketchy” territory by the company.
Apr. 2, 2019
Finally, the PUBG Mobile Ban Has Been Lifted
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably played, seen others playing, or at least heard about PUBG Mobile. Unless you’ve been living under an even bigger rock, you probably know about the PUBG ban implemented in the state of Gujarat, to ensure students don’t spend all their time playing the game, and apparently, to ensure that kids and youngsters don’t get aggressive because of the violence in the game.
Apr. 2, 2019
How to Customize Galaxy S10 Punch-Hole Display to Show Battery and Notifications
While Samsung has refrained from bringing notches to its phones in the past, this year it went with the punch-hole display for its Galaxy S10 lineup. We have already seen some clever usage for this punch-hole display. I especially loved thecustomized wallpapers for the S10 deviceswhich uniquely enhanced the look of the device. That’s cool and all, but did you know that you can customize the punch-hole to act as a battery and notification indicator?
Apr. 2, 2019
How to Install Google Camera (GCam) on Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro (Links Updated)
Google Camera Mod is the best thing that has happened to budget smartphone photography in recent years. The only problem with the Google Camera Mod or GCam is that it doesn’t work with all the devices. It is especially hard to find the suitable GCam mod for Redmi devices like the latestRedmi Note 7and Note 7 Pro. And while there is a way toinstall GCam on any Android device, the process is a bit more complex and not meant for everyone.
Apr. 2, 2019
How to Link Spotify with Google Assistant
No matter how much Android has come forward in the past couple of years it still fails to provide a unified and consistent experience across third-party apps and services. AsSpotify launched in Indiawith much anticipation, the Google Assistant integration was nowhere to be found. Users flocked to Twitter to complain about the issue, but Google has not released any fix as of yet. If you visit the music services inside Google Assistant, there is still no sign of Spotify.
Apr. 2, 2019
The Best Inbox Alternative, Spark Mail, Is Now Available on Android
Google has a habit of killing apps and services, and the latest victim of its killing spree is the much loved “Inbox by Gmail” app that brought along a bunch of really useful and amazing features, making inbox management a breeze for users. If you were one of the many ‘Inbox’ users, chances are you’ve switched to Gmail, at least for the time being, and chances are you’re not very happy with it.
Apr. 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A30 Review: Should You Go For It?
Galaxy A30(starts at Rs 16,990)certainly is a desirable package, with its taller AMOLED screen, tiny notch, shimmery back panel, dual cameras, and a moderately huge battery. And yes, the 3.5mm headphone jack is still here and so is the USB Type-C port that we have been asking phone makers to bring to the budget/ mid-range segment. Samsung was kind enough to lend us the black variant of the Galaxy A30 and no, it isn’t really as shiny and iridescent as the Galaxy A50, but goes up against the company’s own Galaxy M30.
Mar. 30, 2019
Apple Officially Cancels AirPower Wireless Charging Mat
After making us wait for well over a year, Apple has finally come to the conclusion that the AirPower is not going to happen. The company’s SVP of Hardware Engineering, Dan Riccio, announced yesterday that the company has decided that the AirPower will not meet the Cupertino giant’s high standards, and has therefore been cancelled. Apple has literally pulled the plug on AirPower. “After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards, and we have canceled the project,”he said.
Mar. 29, 2019
Oppo Reno Leaks Show Off the Weirdest Pop-up Camera We’ve Seen So Far
Smartphone companies are going all out on trying to bring completely bezel-less and notch-less phones to consumers, and from what we’ve seen thus far, brands like Oppo and Vivo are pretty much leading the charge with their sometimes weird, sometimes innovative new ways to solve the ‘where in the heck do we put the front camera’ problem. However, now, according to leaked renders of the upcoming Oppo Reno smartphone, it looks like the company has once again decided to try something new with their design, and it looks… weird?
Mar. 29, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 Review: A Samsung Mid-ranger Worth Your Money
For the longest time, Samsung has stuck to its ideals. The Korean giant has often been rebuked for selling smartphones with sub-par internals at heftier prices but it seems the growing presence of Chinese phone makers in India has finally got the better of it. And while Samsung is already pitting its Galaxy M series against the likes of Xiaomi, Realme, and others in the budget segment, their newGalaxy A series is here to take on the assault in the mid-range segment.
Mar. 28, 2019
FonePaw Screen Recorder: Easily Record Screen on Windows and Mac
Most of the good screen recording software that are available for Mac and PC cost upwards of hundreds of dollars. So, if you are not a professional who can afford these costly screen recording software, you end up using apps that not only have an ugly UI but also make it very hard to record your Mac or PC’s screen and annotate your recordings. However, there is a screen recording software on the market which not only promises to give you a good recording experience but also costs a lot less than its competitors.
Mar. 28, 2019
How to Listen to Google Podcasts on the Web
Podcasting has received a huge public recognition boom in the last year or so and I am happy for it. It is by far my most favorite way to consume media and it deserved the outbreak. Also, finally, I don’t have to explain to everyone what podcasts are and why I keep listening to them. Thanks to its increasing popularity, companies like Google have released their own podcast apps. Google Podcasts app has made it possible for millions of Android users to discover and listen to podcasts.
Mar. 26, 2019
Huawei Adds Active and Elegant Editions to Watch GT Lineup
Besides its new flagship P30 Series phones, Huawei also announced the Active Edition and Elegant Edition of theHuawei Watch GTduring its product launch event in Paris. The Active Edition features the same 46mm watch face as seen in the regular Huawei Watch GT Classic and Sport Editions, while the Elegant Edition has a smaller 42mm ceramic bezel variant. The Active Edition is priced at 249 euros, while the Elegant Edition has a price of 229 euros.
Mar. 26, 2019
Apple TV+ Is Apple’s Answer to Netflix, Amazon Prime; Coming This Fall to 100+ Countries
After serving usApple News+for appetizer, andApple Arcadefor entree, Apple finally delivered big for the main course. The big focus tonight was on the Apple streaming service, and the company today officially debuted it with the name Apple TV+. Apple TV+ is essentially Apple’s entry in a world dominated byNetflix,Amazon Primeand Hulu. Apple claims it features the “world’s most creative storytellers featuring exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries”. It’s coming this fall, and will include shows created by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.
Mar. 26, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Huawei P30 Pro’s Quad Cameras
Unveiled at an event in Paris, the much-anticipated flagship smartphone from Huawei is now official. TheHuawei P30 and P30 Proare the company’s latest endeavors to present users with not just best-in-class performance, but also the most advanced photography experience on a smartphone. So, without further ado, here’s everything you should know about the Huawei P30 Pro’s quad-camera module: Huawei P30 Pro Camera Specs The Huawei P30 Pro comes with aLeica-branded quad-camera module on the rear, with a primary 40 MP (f/1.
Mar. 26, 2019
Apple Arcade: Apple’s Game Subscription Service is Here
Apple Arcade has already signed up bigtime game developers like Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Konami, LEGO, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games, & many more. You can learn more about the service from the video attached below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95FuVib8mcY So, what are your expectations from Apple Arcade? Does it look promising from a teaser alone? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Mar. 26, 2019
Huawei FreeLace Bluetooth Earphones With Hidden USB Type-C Jack Can Be Charged Through Your Phone
During the Huawei P30 Series launch event, Huawei also unveiled Huawei FreeLace, its new wireless earphones which brings HiPair support as well as convenient fast charging. That’s right, these Bluetooth earphones can be paired with your Huawei phone in a matter of seconds thanks to this feature. The Huawei FreeLace is priced at just 99 euros or around Rs 8,500. It’s of memory metal wrapped in liquid silicon which should be soft and skin-friendly.
Mar. 26, 2019
Huawei P30 Pro With Dewdrop Notch, Kirin 980, and Quad-Cameras Unveiled
TheHuawei Mate 20 Prowas an exquisite piece of technology and we truly loved almost everything about it, right from its design to the cameras. However, Huawei likes to push the boundaries and the Huawei P30 series is finally official to give us a taste of just that. The Chinese phone maker has today taken the wraps off its latest flagship smartphones, the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro, at an event in Paris and here’s everything you will need to know about these smartphones.
Mar. 26, 2019
Huawei P30 Series Launch: How to Watch the Live Stream
Huawei is all set to launch its brand new P30 line up of flagship smartphones in Paris later this evening. The new phones from the company are expected to follow the legacy set forth by the P20 line of smartphones, bringing incredible design, build quality, and performance along with stellar camera performance. If the P20 was any indication, Huawei should be launching the P30, and the P30 Pro at its event today.
Mar. 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A70 Brings a Massive AMOLED Display, 4,500 mAh Battery and Triple Rear Cameras
Even as the Galaxy A10, A20 and A30 are still only weeks old, Samsung has announced the Galaxy A70, a more high-end mid-range device with a large battery and a unique aspect ratio. Just like the other newGalaxy A series phones, this one has a notch – this time around it’s an Infinity-U notch on an expansive 6.7-inch display with 20:9 aspect ratio. You also get three rear cameras, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, and a massive 4,500mAh battery.
Mar. 26, 2019
Xiaomi’s 100W Super Charge Turbo Can Charge Your Phone in Under 17 Minutes
Charging technology has jumped up many levels in the past year. Be itOnePlus 6T McLaren Edition,Mate 20 Pro‘s 40W SuperCharge or Oppo’s 50W SuperVOOC, we’ve got faster and faster as the months have passed. So, how can Xiaomi sit back and relax? While other companies have improved fast charging by a few degrees, Xiaomi seems to have invested time and money to develop a significant upgrade in power and speed.Today, the company showed off a 100W “Super Charge Turbo” technologyon China’s Twitter-clone Weibo.
Mar. 25, 2019
Aisen B600 Multimedia Speaker Review: Perfect for Party Animals
There’s no debating the simple fact that music is one of the most crucial elements at any social gathering — be it your birthday, casual weekend at the park or beach with friends. And don’t tell me, you don’t sing along or break a leg when your favorite track is playing in the background. Aisen was kind enough to send out the B600 multimedia speaker for us to check out, so after spending more than a week with it, here’s my take on whether this is the karaoke machine and speaker to buy or not:
Mar. 25, 2019
Telegram Update: What’s New?
Telegram is one of the best messaging apps you can use right now. Not only it’s fast and offers a ton of features, but it’s also quite secure. In fact, the only reason I have not fully switch to Telegram is that most of my friends and family are on WhatsApp and its very hard to convince them to switch to a new platform. I love Telegram because it releases new features on a fairly regular basis, allowing its users to use the app in a more useful way.
Mar. 25, 2019
Moto G7, Moto One Launched in India; Starts at Rs 13,999
Motorola has announced the Moto G7 and Moto One smartphones for the Indian market today, with the latter being its second Android One phone after theOne Powerwhich was launched last year. The Moto G7 and Moto One are said to be available from today for Rs 16,999 and Rs 13,999 on Flipkart and Moto Hub stores, along with offline multi-brand retailers. But we couldn’t find either phone on Flipkart. The Moto G7 was first launched in Brazil last month and joins the Moto G7 Power, which was silently launched in India for Rs 16,999.
Mar. 23, 2019
Google Maps Update: What’s New?
It’s a long-standing truth that Google Maps is the best customer-facing mapping service in the world. Google Maps maintains its industry-leading advantage by introducing new updates and features on a regular basis. Recently the company introduced new commute features with customized live traffic and transit information, EV charging station locator, improved journey sharing and more. However, most of us don’t even know about these features as it’s really hard to keep track of them.
Mar. 23, 2019
Twitter Update: What’s New?
When it comes to social media platforms, Twitter is one of my favorites. It helps me follow my favorite people and connect with my friends and family in a non-intrusive way. I don’t have to create a big profile like you have to do on Facebook and I get all the information that I need in a concise format. That said, you do need to be a little careful on Twitter otherwise you might be harassed as the environment is a bit toxic here.
Mar. 22, 2019
Ford’s Latest Electric Mustang Prototype Has Manual Transmission
First of all, this all-new Mustang Lithium comes withmanual transmission. It uses “drag-strip proven Calimer-version of the Getrag MT82 6-speed transmission” which manages to handle the car’s 1,000 ft.-lbs. of torque. In terms of performance, the electric carachieves 900 horsepowerfrom its 800-volt Webasto battery system powered by EVDrive technology. The company claims that 800 volts are almost twice the voltage of most currently available electric cars. There are three driving modes in the car namely Valet, Sport, Track and Beast.
Mar. 22, 2019
Gmail Update: What’s New?
If you have a free email account, and let’s face it who hasn’t, there’s a high chance that you are using Gmail. It’s one of the best email providers on the planet and we all use it. I love Gmail because it’s free, it’s easy to use, and it’s continually updated with new features. Currently, I am in love with the new confidential mode along with the undo send feature. That said, I know many people are still not using these new features as they are not aware of them.
Mar. 22, 2019
Movavi Video Editor: A Powerful Yet Easy to Use Video Editor
Video Editing has become one of the best skills to acquire in recent years. Not only it looks good on your CV but it also opens doors to a number of potential side jobs that you can do to earn good money. Whether you want to create online courses, produce videos for YouTube or just edit home videos which don’t turn out to be dumpster fires, you need good video editing skills.
Mar. 22, 2019
Snapchat Update: What’s New?
Snapchat might be going through a lot of problems right now, however, I admire the company a lot more than the likes of Facebook and Instagram. In my opinion, Snapchat is one of the most if not the most innovative social media company. The app which started as a simple way to share photos with your friends has evolved a lot over the past few years. In fact, most of the recent features that we see on other social media platforms were first released on Snapchat and then copied by others.
Mar. 20, 2019
Google Announces Stadia Game-Streaming Platform, Game Controller With Google Assistant, YouTube Integration
It’s been many months since we heard the rumor aboutGoogle’s game streaming service. Finally, it’s here. Google unveiled Stadia at its Game Developers Conference keynote today. Simply put, Stadia is a device-agnostic game streaming platform that runs on Chrome and is powered by Google’s data centers with nodes all around the world for low latency and seamless streaming. Users can simply open the browser and start playing any game instantly, like they would a video.
Mar. 20, 2019
Huawei P30 and P30 Pro: Here’s What We Know
Everything You Need to Know about the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro Regular readers of our smartphone reviews might know that we follow a structure which makes the reviews more streamlined. Well, since we already know almost everything about the new phones, we will be following the same structure. First, we will take a look at the leaked specs of the phone. Then we will move onto the design, performance, and finally to its pricing and availability.
Mar. 20, 2019
NordVPN: A Fast, Secure, and Easy to Use VPN Service
If you’re in the market for a VPN provider that will allow you to browse the internet securely and anonymously whenever you want, NordVPN is one service you should definitely check out. The service offers a bunch of really great features and is privacy-oriented so you can feel safe even when browsing on public WiFi hotspots. Let’s take a look at the most important features that NordVPN offers its users:
Mar. 19, 2019
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Go in India, Priced at Just Rs 4,499
Fresh on the heels of theRedmi Note 7 lineuplaunch last month, Xiaomi is now perking up its budget arsenal with the launch of the much-anticipated“Redmi Go”. This is not only Xiaomi’s first Go smartphone but also its most affordable one to date in India, undercutting even theRedmi 6Afrom last year. Redmi Go: Price and Availability Xiaomi’s most affordable smartphone, the Redmi Go, has been priced starting at Rs 4,499 for the base variant with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, with expandable storage.
Mar. 19, 2019
Alienware Area 51m Review: Modularity Never Looked this Good
When you think about gaming laptops, you probably think high-end, bulky, RGB-laden devices that can break your back and your bank at the same time. However, what you probably don’t think of, is a device that lets you switch out its processor and GPU on basically a whim. In an era where companies are trying to make your smartphone replace your laptop, Dell wants your gaming laptop to replace a full-blown gaming rig.
Mar. 19, 2019
Apple Updates Regular iMac Lineup with New Intel Processors, AMD Graphics
Following the iPad Air and iPad Mini, Apple has updated iMac desktops, withnew Intel processors and AMD graphics. This is the first update for the iMac lineup in nearly two years, but theiMac Proremains untouched for now. The new 21.5-inch iMac starts at $1,299, while the 27-inch model starts at $1,799. Starting with the more affordable 21.5-inch iMac, it now starts with an 8th Gen quad-core Core i3 and you can upgrade to six-core Core i5 or i7 processors.
Mar. 19, 2019
Redmi Go First Impressions: Break Up With Your Feature Phone?
Xiaomi is easily most popular phone brand in India. It has reigned supreme for many quarters,according to IDC, and it’s all thanks to the many offerings in different price brackets, including the Redmi Y and A series in the sub-Rs 10,000 bracket, Redmi Note series in the sub-Rs 15,000 price bracket, and theflagship-grade Poco F1in a sub-Rs 20,000 price segment. The Chinese giant is, however, looking to court more users who’re finally giving in to the smartphone hype and converting over with theRedmi Go.
Mar. 19, 2019
Spotify Update: What’s New?
Spotify is the most popular music streaming service in the world and for good reasons. Not only it offers a huge catalog of music but it also offers an intuitive and user-friendly UI. One of the biggest strengths of Spotify is its AI create playlists which have helped users discover new artists. Spotify’s playlists are really good and no other service comes in even close to matching it. Spotify often releases new features to its app to make it even better for users.
Mar. 19, 2019
10 Best ColorOS 6 Features You Should Know
Oppo has released the latest version of its Android skin and it’s turning out to be a very good update. With the ColorOS 6.0 update which is based on Android Pie, Oppo is seeming to withdraw from its “just another imitation of iOS image” and moving closer towards stock Android. The new update not only focuses on making the skin lighter and better looking but also enhances the overall performance. In this article, we are going to take a look at the new ColorOS 6.
Mar. 18, 2019
Asus ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV Review: A Great Gaming Laptop?
As far as gaming laptops go, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR II doesn’t really look like it’s very different from the breed of high-end laptops we’ve come to expect from major gaming brands. However, it does bring the latest RTX GPUs from Nvidia, and boasts of top-of-the-line specs. So, at it’s price point ofRs. 1,64,990, is the ROG Strix SCAR II worth your money? We’ll take a look at exactly that, in this detailed review of the ROG Strix SCAR II.
Mar. 18, 2019
Black Shark 2 With Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM, Liquid Cooling 3.0 Now Official
Xiaomi gaming sub-brandBlack Sharkhas today taken the wraps off their much-anticipated second-generation smartphone – the Black Shark 2. It’s a significant update from the company’s previous Helo endeavor, with an abundance of features focused on making mobile gaming more fun and enjoyable for users. Black Shark 2: Price and Availability TheBlack Shark 2 gaming phone has been priced starting at 3,199 yuan(which roughly amounts to Rs 32,700) for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.
Mar. 18, 2019
How to Merge Videos Using VideoProc
Basic video editing doesn’t have to be hard and you should not be expected to spend upwards of hundreds of dollars on a video editing software. Most of us just need basic video editing features including cutting, cropping, merging, and more. So what if I tell you that there’s a video editing software out there which can help you perform all these actions at not only a relatively cheap price but also doesn’t require you to spend hours upon hours into learning the software.
Mar. 18, 2019
Is Google Launching a New Game Subscription Service?
The gaming industry has become the biggest player in the entertainment industry. Even Hollywood has bowed down to its might as the gaming industry is now estimated to be worth over $138 billion dollars. With all the major technology companies having some sort of share of this big pie, it was only a matter of time when Google entered the market. With the announcement of its first-ever keynote at GDC conference in San Francisco scheduled for this week, there is a lot of speculation about Google’s plan for the gaming industry.
Mar. 18, 2019
Redmi Launches 8kg Fully-Automatic Washing Machine in China For 799 Yuan
Xiaomi’s ultra-popular sub-brand Redmi today took the wraps off their latest smartphone, the Redmi 7 in China. It also debuted the Redmi Note 7 Pro and affordable Redmi Airdots wireless earbuds. However, Redmi pulled off an Apple ‘one more thing’ stunt and announced the“Redmi fully-automatic pulsator washing machine”during the same event. Redmi Fully-Automatic Washing Machine Price The Redmi washing machine has been priced at 799 yuan (roughly translates to Rs 8,150 and includes shipping, as well as installation costs) and will go on sale starting from April 9th during Xiaomi’s sale event in China.
Mar. 18, 2019
Apple Announces New iPad Air, iPad Mini With A12 Bionic Chipsets; Starting at Rs 34,900
Apple has announced an all-new iPad Air and an updated iPad Mini, which come with the latest Apple A12 Bionic chipset with its Neural Engine, and support for Apple Pencil. Both new iPads will be availablein India from next week. The new iPad Mini and Air come in silver, space grey and gold colors in 64GB and 256GB variants. The iPad Mini is priced at Rs 34,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 45,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model, while the 10.
Mar. 17, 2019
Android Q File Manager Lets You Preview Files Before You Share/ Upload Them
Google has made the first Android Q beta available for all Pixel devices earlier this week and it bringsnumerous cool featuresin tow, including easy Wi-Fi sharing, native screen recording, and a sneakysystem-wide dark mode. You must’ve already read about the new material themed file manager in Android Q. The new app looks cleaner and reliable, but also includes a nifty feature which you might not have heard of. We’ve stumbled on the same while still toying around with the beta build.
Mar. 17, 2019
10 Best ColorOS 6 Tips and Tricks You Should Know
ColorOS 6 is here and it is bringing some really cools features with it. The new Android skin from Oppo is lighter and faster and resembles closer to stock Android more than ever before. I have been using the ColorOS 6 onRealMe 3for quite a while now and there are certain tips and tricks that I would like to share with you guys which will help you get the most of ColorOS 6.
Mar. 15, 2019
Download These Creative Android Q Wallpapers “Made by Beebom”
Google gave us an early sneak-peek into its upcoming flavour of Android and it comes with abunch of awesome features,quite a lot of changes, and some prettynifty hidden features. Plus, there’s now a new logo, which is just awesome. Anyway, George (the social media guy) has designed a bunch of really cool and creative wallpapers for the latest Android Q. So, whether you have a Pixel that’s updated to the latest beta, or if you just want to show off your love for Android Q on your non-Android Q boasting device, we’ve got your back.
Mar. 15, 2019
This is What The Google Pixel 4 Could Look Like
TheGalaxy S10lineup is all the rage these days and as we saw inour review, the hype is not without reason. One of the biggest is that gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED panel on the S10 phones, which looks simply amazing in the S10+, despite the wider pill-shaped hole in the panel for the front camera. These displays are a sight to behold. Looks like Google is more than enchanted too, asthe first Android Q betahints at this year’s Pixel 4 phones coming with a punch-hole display like the Galaxy S10+.
Mar. 14, 2019
How to Install Android Q Beta 1 on Your Pixel Devices
With the first Android P Developer Preview coming in early as a surprise last year, we had our eyes set on Android Q Developer Preview’s release since the last week. Well, the wait has finally come to an end as Google has today announced Android Q Beta 1 (yes, not the Developer Preview) for the entire Pixel lineup. The Android Q Beta 1 might not look too different from Android 9 Pie on the surface, but there are noticeable changes across the board, especially under the hood.
Mar. 14, 2019
5 Awesome Android Q Hidden Features
Google has introduced us to its latest flavor of Android, which will be known as Android Q until the tech giant picks a dessert starting with the said letter. This is a major update for Android from Google’s perspective as it focuses on refining the Pie experience while laying more focus on user privacy and security. This time around as well Google has baked a number of feature flags in Android Q to give users access to features that are currently under development.
Mar. 14, 2019
Android Q Eases Wi-Fi Sharing Using QR Codes
Google has given us a sneak peek into the future of Android with the release of the first beta for Android Q and even though it doesn’t boast any significant UI tweaks, there’s aboatload of featurespacked in this build. One of my favorite improvements in Android Q would have to be the revamped Wi-Fi connectivity option and how simplistic it now is to connect or share an Internet connection. Android always loves to treat users with nifty features, adding especially the ones which have been present in popular custom ROMs for years and loved by the community.
Mar. 14, 2019
Android Q vs Android Pie: What’s Changed?
Google has today released the first beta for Android Q and it brings a whole slew of changes both big and small. Well, we’ve been using the Android Q beta on our Pixel 3 XL and the Pixel 2, and we’ve noticed alotof changes here. So, if you’re wondering what the latest flavour of Android might bring to the table, here’s everything that’s changed with Android Q. 1. Dark Mode Toggle Is Gone, But Dark Mode Is Here
Mar. 14, 2019
10 Best Android Q Features
Google’s tradition of giving Android enthusiasts an early peek at what the upcoming flavor of Android looks and feels like is long-running and we’d been waiting on the debut of Android Q for weeks. Well, our wait finally came to an end last night when Google released the first official beta build of Android Q and it looks quite awesome. Android Q doesn’t make any influential changes to the core experience that we’ve grown accustomed to with Android Pie, with a number of significant upgrades and features.
Mar. 14, 2019
How to Enable Screen Recording in Android Q
Android Q is finally here in the form of an early beta, and it brings a bunch ofcool new featuresalong with a plethora of changes under the hood for faster app launches, better support for upcoming foldable phones and more. However, if you’ve been waiting for a built-in screen recorder in Android Q, you’ll be glad to know that it’s here too, in some hidden way at least. Here’s how you can enable the built-in screen recorder in Android Q.
Mar. 14, 2019
How to Enable Native Dark Mode in Android Q
Google has just released the first beta for its upcoming version of Android — Android Q — and it comes with abunch of awesome features. However, if, like us, you were excited about checking out the dark mode in Android Q, you’ll be sad to know that Google has removed the toggle from the first beta. Fortunately, there are some ways you can still use the dark mode in Android Q.
Mar. 13, 2019
7 Reasons You Should Not Root Your Android Device
Power users and tinkerers love making the most out of Android’s flexibility and the first step towards it is rooting your device. However, not all of us are convinced on the benefits of rooting, as the stock Android experience is pretty satisfying in its own right. But if you are a layman Android user who is thinking of rooting your device, there are a few things you should be aware of before you take the plunge.
Mar. 13, 2019
Dell Inspiron 5480 Review: Best Entry-Level Mid-Range Laptop?
The affordable and entry-level mid-range notebook segment is chock-full of SKUs and variants from every PC brand out there. It’s an ocean and choosing your device can become very confusing. Of course, your eyes and brain might naturally gravitate towards the more renowned notebook series such as Dell’s Inspiron lineup or HP Pavilion, because of how long they have been around — I remember seeing these brands back in the late 90s — but there are plenty of options these days in the affordable segment, which makes the buying decision that much harder.
Mar. 13, 2019
Netflix Update: What’s New?
Netflix is one of the most innovative companies in the world. It has pivoted many times in its life and has always remained at the forefront of change in the media industry. Starting as a video by mail service, Netflix first became a media streaming platform and then producers of some of the best movies and TV shows in the world. I love Netflix not only because of its content but also because of its accessibility.
Mar. 12, 2019
Galaxy S10 Plus Review: Hard to Beat
Samsung’s flagship smartphones have always been one of the best looking Android devices out there, and the recently launched Galaxy S10 and S10+ are no exceptions. In fact, in many ways they build upon the successes of their predecessors, and improve upon many of their drawbacks. I’ve been using the Galaxy S10+ as my daily driver for well over a week now, so if you’re wondering what these phones are like, keep reading to get our detailed S10, and S10 Plus review.
Mar. 11, 2019
Download These Creative ‘Made by Beebom’ Galaxy S10, S10 Plus Wallpapers
The Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus feature the world’s first ever punch-hole in an AMOLED panel, and as gorgeous as they look, the punch-hole isn’t something everyone likes. I, personally, prefer the punch hole to the notch, but regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, you must’ve realized the insane potential of these Infinity-O design smartphones for some creative and fun wallpapers. Well, George (our Social Media Strategist) has created a bunch of awesome wallpapers that embrace, and in some cases completely hide, the punch-hole on the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus.
Mar. 11, 2019
What is Bluetooth 5.1? Everything You Need to Know
Bluetooth has been an integral part of our tech lives since the past decade or so. It’s what we use to connect our wireless headphones, keyboards, mouses, and other accessories to our main computers and smartphones. That said, despite being such an important aspect of wireless technology, Bluetooth has always received a lot of flak. Bluetooth connections are unstable, the file transfer speeds are terrible, and there is no defining feature which makes it stand out.
Mar. 9, 2019
What is JioGigaFiber? Everything You Need to Know
Just like Reliance Jio upended the mobile carriers market in India by launching crazy cheap plans with unlimited mobile data, it is now aiming to do the same for the broadband market. Reliance’s new offering dubbed as the “JioGigaFiber” promises to provide fast internet speeds at affordable prices. That said, there is not a ton of information available on the service as it’s still in the testing phase. In this article, we want to change that as we are going to take a closer look at JioGigaFiber to see what it has to offer us.
Mar. 8, 2019
12 Best Snapseed Tips and Tricks You Should Know
1. Master the Basics Before we get into some advanced tips and tricks, you should master the basics of the app. When I talk about basic editing, I am talking about the basic parameters of a photo including brightness, contrast, saturation, shadows, highlights, and more. Most of your pictures just need a little retouching and adjusting these parameters can get the job done.You can find these parameters by going to Tools -> Tune Image.
Mar. 8, 2019
5 Useful Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e Tips and Tricks You Should Know
Samsung’s latest smartphones, the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e are here, and if you’re reading this article, chances are you either pre-ordered one for yourself, or you already have one set up and ready to go. Well, I’ve been using the S10+ for a few days now, and I’ve been digging into it to come up with some useful tips and tricks that you can use. So, here are 5 useful Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e tips and tricks you should know:
Mar. 8, 2019
How to Screen Record in Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e
With One UI, Samsung took some really big (and really good) steps towards making its Android skin much better than it historically has been, and while One UI brings a bunch of awesome features, there is one particular thing that bugs me, and that’s the fact that you can’t record your phone’s screen as effortlessly as you might expect. There Actually Is a Screen Recorder, But You Can’t Really Use It
Mar. 7, 2019
Apollo: Immersive illumination – Give Your Photos a New Light
I was really intrigued when Apple launched the new portrait lighting effects. It is something that no other smartphone manufacturer has done till date and when it works, the photos that you capture look stunning. That said, “when it works” is the key factor here as in my testing, it doesn’t work most of the time. You really have to be in a perfect lighting situation for the portrait lighting to work.
Mar. 7, 2019
How to Save Screenshots Outside Camera Roll in Samsung Smartphones
Save Screenshots Outside Camera Roll Tasker is a pretty powerful app, even for non-rooted phones, and I’ve used it a fair bit. However, I’ll be detailing the entire process step-by-step, so even if you’ve never used Tasker before, you’ll be able to get this up and running in no time. That’s it, Tasker will now automatically move all your screenshots to the new ‘Screenshots’ folder that you created (including any older screenshots you might have taken on your phone).
Mar. 6, 2019
15 Best Upcoming Battle Royale Games
Since the launch and popularity of PUBG, battle royale games have taken the gaming industry by a storm. Apex Legends which is the latest game to join the fold of battle royale games has already crossed 50 million daily players and it’s only one month old. Players want to compete with other players around the world and battle royale games provide the perfect opportunity to do so. Thanks to the popularity of battle royale format, there are many battle royale games which are slated to release in near future.
Mar. 6, 2019
GoPlay: Screen Recorder and Video Editor for Beginners
There is no dearth of video editing and screen recording software on the market, however, there are very few software which do both the things. Mostly, people have to buy different software for recording screen and editing videos which makes it a little more costly. Another problem with video editing software is that most of them are too hard for beginners and many amateurs stop learning video editing just because they are too daunted by the software.
Mar. 6, 2019
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Switch to Spotify in India Right Now
Spotify is finally here in India. Aftermaking us waitfor months, Spotify quietly made itsmuch-awaited Indian debutlast week. I know you had been itching for this day to make the switch to the most renowned streaming platform, but you shouldn’t. Surprised? Well, let me tell you why. Like many of you out there, I had also been waiting for Spotify’s India launch and when it finally happened last week, I immediately made the switch all giddy and excited.
Mar. 6, 2019
How to Remove Bloatware from Android Phones (No Root)
Lately, Android smartphones are coming with bloatware like Cleaners, Facebook app managers and dubious voice assistants. These kinds of apps regularly hog necessary resources like RAM, processing power, and battery, not to mention the privacy concerns that come with it. These stealthy apps would not have mattered if we had the option to uninstall them just like we can do with normal apps. OEMs partner with various software companies to pre-install their apps, and manufacturers, in turn, categorize those apps as system apps, making them part of the OS.
Mar. 4, 2019
How to Enable Hidden Dark Mode in Facebook Messenger
As we are anticipating a release of system-wide dark mode for iPhone with iOS 13, app developers are already incorporating this feature in their apps. The most recent app to join the fold is Facebook Messenger which brings a beautiful dark mode for you if you know how to activate it. Since the feature is still in testing phase, it’s not available to the public yet, but there’s a cheeky way to enable it on your device right now.
Mar. 4, 2019
How to Schedule One UI Night Mode on Older Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung’s latest version of its heavily customised Android skin, One UI, has been steadily rolling out to more and more phones, and not only does it come with a major overhaul to what the UI feels and performs like, it also brings in tow a bunch of awesome features. One of these is the new Night Mode, which is effectively a dark mode for your phone. However, unless you’re using the new Galaxy S10, S10+, or S10e, you won’t find an option to schedule night mode on your smartphone.
Mar. 4, 2019
Realme 3 First Impressions: The “Real” Budget Phone?
Realme has just launched its brand new smartphone, the Realme 3 (starts at Rs. 8,999) in an attempt to get a stronger hold on the budget smartphone segment in India. The Realme 3 comes with some decent specs, but is it enough to be a great budget smartphone, especially with the likes of the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro out in the market? Well, I’ve used the Realme 3 for a bit and here are my first impressions of the phone.
Mar. 4, 2019
Redmi Note 7 vs Realme 3: The sub-Rs 10,000 Smartphone War Intensifies
So, if you’re in the market for a sub-Rs 10,000 budget smartphone, then you’ve come to the right place as we pit the Redmi Note 7 and Realme 3 against one another to see how these smartphones stack up against one another. Specifications Before we dive in to compare the Redmi Note 7 and the Realme 3, here’s a quick look at the specifications of these two devices: The biggest change in both of these smartphones comes in the design department.
Mar. 1, 2019
Vivo iQOO Gaming Phone with Snapdragon 855, Air Triggers, 44W Charging Launched in China
Vivo continues to push the envelope when it comes to mobile innovation, and it’s doing so under a new sub-brand now. The recently announced iQOO sub-brand (short for I Quest On and On and pronounced as eye-koo) now has its first smartphone. Price and Availability The first Vivo iQOO smartphone will startretailing at 2,998 yuan (roughly Rs 31,000) for the base6GB+128GB variantand go up to 4,298 yuan (roughly Rs 45,000) for the 12GB+256GB iQOO Monster variant.
Feb. 28, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Launched in India; Starts at Rs. 9,999
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 7 in India, at a launch event in New Delhi. The Redmi Note 7 joins the wildly popular budget phone segment that’s dominated by Xiaomi phones, even through rising competition from brands like Asus and Realme. The Redmi Note 7 takes a lot of steps to solidify Xiaomi’s hold on the Indian smartphone market, and improves upon a bunch of important things as far as specs and design are concerned.
Feb. 28, 2019
Redmi Note 7 Pro Launched in India; Starts at Rs. 13,999
Alongside the Redmi Note 7, Xiaomi took the stage today for the global debut of the Redmi Note 7 Pro — which can be looked at as a more powerful version of the Redmi Note 7. The phone enters the budget market segment of the smartphone market in India, and if the Redmi Note 5 Pro (and even the Redmi Note 6 Pro) is anything to go by, this should be wildly popular as well.
Feb. 27, 2019
10 Best Galaxy S10e Screen Protectors You Can Buy
The Galaxy S10e is Samsung’s most affordable flagship of the year, starting at $749, and it packs in quite a lot of tech. The phone brings a bezel-less design with a punch-hole camera, a fingerprint scanner on the power button, and a lot more. However, as big and beautiful as that display is, if you’ve just bought yourself a new Galaxy S10e, chances are you’re looking to install a screen protector on it to protect it from the elements.
Feb. 26, 2019
Spotify Is Now Available in India; Starts at Just Rs 129/Month
[UPDATE] Moments ago, the app went live on the Play Store and the iOS App Store. Here are the links:Android,iOS Note:Purchasing Spotify Premium is not yet available in the iOS app for some reason. [Original content follows] We’ve been hearing reports about Spotify’simpending India launchfor months now. And now, when news of Spotify taking ahighly aggressive stanceagainst Warner Music have cropped up just yesterday, we have got our hands on the India pricing.
Feb. 26, 2019
Spotify Releases Strong Statement After Warner Music Sues to Delay India Launch
After Warner Music Group (WMG) sued it over licensing rights in India, Spotify today said the WMG has revoked a previously agreed publishing licence for reasons wholly unrelated to the company’s upcoming launch in India. Spotify, which was set to launch its services in India within a few weeks, hit a hurdle when the music label WMG filed for an injunction in a Mumbai court earlier during the day — in an attempt to leverage Warner/Chappell Music’s (WCM) local Indian publishing rights.
Feb. 26, 2019
Here Are All the 5G Smartphones Announced at MWC 2019
Xiaomiannouncedthe much-anticipated 5G variant of its Mi Mix 3 flagship smartphone during the company’s first ever MWC appearance. It’s the same slider phone which was launched in China last year, but with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 chipset with the X50 modem. It’s priced starting at 599 euros, with sales kicking off in May later this year. Huawei brought to the table its gorgeous competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, touting that it’s theworld’s fastest foldable 5G phone.
Feb. 26, 2019
Nubia Alpha Brings a Smartphone To Your Wrist; Coming Later This Year For €449
Price and Availability The base Bluetooth-only variant of theNubia Alpha has been priced at €449whereas the eSIM variant will retail at €549. These two watches will be the stainless steel variant, but if you want something shiny and fancy, well, you will have to shell out another €100. The 18K Gold stainless steel variant will run you €649. The Nubia Alpha is designed to be a smartwatch, packing all of the functionality that one expects to find in a full-fledged smartphone.
Feb. 26, 2019
OnePlus Launches ‘5G Apps of Tomorrow’ Fellowship for Developers
The press statement shared by OnePlus says Lau believes5G smartphoneswill go through three stages of development: 5G 1.0, 5G 2.0 and 5G 3.0. In the coming three to five years, the world will be enjoying 5G 1.0. “One of the greatest perks in smartphones and related applications for 5G 1.0 will be the massive improvement in data transfer speed, which will create an illusion where cloud data is stored like local data.
Feb. 26, 2019
All The Foldable Smartphones Announced at MWC 2019
When folded, you get two displays- a 6.6-inch bezel-less front screen and 6.38-inch rear panel that could be prone to scratches. It is powered by the Kirin 980, coupled with the Balong 5000 modem for 5G connectivity, 8GB RAM, and 512Gb internal storage. Mate X has a triple Leica-branded camera array, processor, antennas, and other internals in the sidebar. It’s been priced at a whopping 2,299 euros (or Rs 1,85,000).
Feb. 26, 2019
10 Best Galaxy S10 Plus Cases You Can Buy
So you’ve just bought yourself a brand new Galaxy S10+, congratulations. However, no matter how careful you are with your brand new smartphone, having some sort of protection is definitely a good idea, especially considering the phone is almost completely glass all around. Well, if you’re looking for great cases for your new phone, we’ve got you covered. Here are the10 best Galaxy S10 Plus casesyou can buy. 1. Samsung LED Back Cover
Feb. 25, 2019
Google Assistant Gets Dedicated Button, Voice Typing in KaiOS & Messages Integration
Starting off, Google wants users to be able to launch the Google Assistant with ease, thus, it’s bringing adedicated buttonto your smartphone with some help from its partners – of course!Nokia and LG are the first ones to sign upfor the same and have already added a Google Assistant button to their devices launched at MWC. Even Xiaomi with its Mi 9 and Mi Mix 5G, Vivo with the Vivo V15 Pro, and TCL also have plans to give users theGoogle Assistant button.
Feb. 25, 2019
Sony Announces Mid-Range Xperia 10 Lineup With Tons of Camera Features, 21:9 Wide Display
One of the most obvious carry-overs is the 21:9 Wide display. The Sony Xperia 10 features a 6-inch full HD+ wide display, which is designed for improved multi-tasking with more vertical room for two apps on the screen. The 10 Plus gets a 6.5-inch display with the same aspect ratio. It also suits immersive movie watching thanks to the native 21:9 aspect ratio that most films still use. You can also record videos in the 21:9 aspect ratio for a more cinematic look and feel.
Feb. 25, 2019
Sony Unveils Xperia 1 With 21:9 4K Display, Snapdragon 855 and Triple Cameras
Xperia 1: Specifications If we talk about design before diving into the raw specs, well, the Xperia 1 is no different than its predecessors. It imbibes the same aesthetics and durability of previous premium Xperia smartphones with a metal frame and Corning Corilla Glass 6 protection for the screen, as well as the back. There’s no notch or punch-hole here instead, normal top and bottom bezels which we’ve seen in the past.
Feb. 25, 2019
LG G8 ThinQ Lets You Wave To The Selfie Camera To Unlock The Phone
Yeah, the standout feature of the LG G8 ThinQ is termed as Hand ID. Take that Apple. It seems like the Korean giant thinks that Face ID isn’t the most secure way to unlock your smartphone and fingerprints are obsolete, so the LG G8 comes with advanced palm vein authentication technology. Z Camera and Hand ID LG has integrated something they’re calling a TOF Z camera and infrared sensors in the notch on the front of the G8 ThinQ.
Feb. 25, 2019
Microsoft Debuts $3500 HoloLens 2 With Improved FOV, Immersion and App Support
Price and Availability During the presentation, Microsoft revealed that it had gathering feedback from original HoloLens users and it has resulted in three main changes in its next iteration. Users wanted less bulk and more comfort, enhanced immersion, and more value. A quick look at the HoloLens 2 will tell you it has definitely shed a lot of its bulk as compared to the original HoloLens and is now composed from carbon fiber to further reduce the weight.
Feb. 25, 2019
OnePlus 5G Prototype Officially Shown Off at MWC 2019
OnePlus is displaying two devices at the demo booth. One showing the future of mobile gaming, i.e 5G cloud gaming, while the other device shows a live feed of messages left by OnePlus community members viathis link– also available at the booth. These devices are powered by, as you guessed it, the Snapdragon 855 with the X50 modem in tow to enable 5G connectivity. In the first setting, OnePlussimulates a futuristic setting of 5G cloud gamingwhere players would need just a smartphone and a gamepad for a fulfilling experience.
Feb. 25, 2019
Samsung’s Revamped Galaxy A Series Goes Official With Galaxy A30, A50 Smartphones
Much like we expected based on months of rumors, Samsung has revamped its Galaxy A series premium mid-rangers withthe new Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones. Both phones were announced through press notes by the company without much fanfare. With the Galaxy A Series, Samsung is also bringing features such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Bixby Voice and more to the premium mid-range lineup. Both phones are rather similar in terms of the key hardware specs.
Feb. 25, 2019
10 Best Galaxy S10 Cases You Can Buy
Samsung has recently launched its brand new Galaxy S10 lineup of smartphones, and they are pretty damn good. The Galaxy S10 comes with the brand new punch-hole display, reverse wireless charging, triple rear cameras (including an ultra-wide lens), and is feature packed to boot. So, if you’ve just pre-ordered your Galaxy S10, chances are you’re looking for a case to protect the glass back and the expansive display of your brand new smartphone, and if you’re worried about finding the best one to suit your needs, here are 10 best Galaxy S10 cases that you can buy:
Feb. 25, 2019
Here’s Your First Look at Oppo’s Foldable Smartphone
Joining the first crop of foldable phones shown off by Samsung andHuawei, the Chinese phone maker Oppo has now also given us a sneak peek at its foldable smartphone. The company hasn’t officially revealed the device but instead, it’s a prototype that Oppo VP Brian Shen shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo. As you can see in the image above, shared by Shen,Oppo has adopted an approach very similar toHuawei Mate Xwith the back-to-back fold mechanism.
Feb. 24, 2019
Here’s Every Nokia Phone Announced at MWC 2019
Besides the premium and highly innovative Nokia 9, HMD Global also shored up its budget lineup along with a new smart feature phone. Let’s start with the Nokia 210, which is the latest internet-connected feature phone from the Finnish company. You can read all about theNokia 9 Pureview right here. This category has been a success for Nokia, so let’s see what the Nokia 210 brings to the table. Nokia 210
Feb. 24, 2019
Huawei MateBook 13, MateBook 14 With FullView Display Announced at MWC 2019
There aren’t many considerable differences between the MateBook 13 and MateBook 14, where the latter sports a Full View display with minimal bezels measuring at just 4.9mm both at the top and sides. The display comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which is said to better your viewing area by 8.4%. Design and Display The display on theMateBook 14 and MateBook 13 support a resolution of up to 2160 x 1440 pixels.
Feb. 24, 2019
Nokia 9 PureView With Five Rear Cameras Finally Unveiled at MWC 2019
Price and Availability The Nokia 9 PureView will retail at an average price of $699 and start shipping in March. There’s only one variant of this particular smartphone, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It will also come in just one color variant and it’s called Midnight Blue. HMD Global is kicking off pre-orders for this highly aspirational device in some markets right away and it will be interesting to see the response it gets.
Feb. 24, 2019
This is Huawei’s €2300 Folding Phone, the Huawei Mate X
Huawei Mate X Price & Availability The Huawei Mate X is another standout piece of innovation and so is the asking price for this foldable smartphone. Huawei has priced it at a whopping and mind-numbing (as one adjective didn’t feel quite right) 2,299 euros for the 8GB+512GB variant and Interstellar Blue color. One look at the Huawei Mate X is enough to captivate you. This new foldable smartphone comes packed with a single folding screen unlike the two screens on Galaxy Fold.
Feb. 24, 2019
Xiaomi Unveils Mi Mix 3 5G at MWC 2019; Will Go on Sale in May
The year’s biggest smartphone extravaganza, MWC, kicked off today in Barcelona and Xiaomi was the first major player to make a boatload of announcements. This is Xiaomi’s first ever appearance at MWC and the company took the stage tofinally unveil its much-rumored Mi Mix 3 5G variant. This isn’t really a new device, per se, instead, it’s thesame Mi Mix 3with its slider design and almost bezel-less display which was unveiled earlier last year in China.
Feb. 23, 2019
Oppo Shows Off its First Snapdragon 855-Powered 5G Smartphone
Oppo can be called one of the leading innovators of the smartphone industry right now. It has brought many firsts to its phones, including a slider design and SuperVOOC fast charging, but it’s now looking to further the lead. The Chinese giant, at Oppo Innovation Event in Barcelona today, took the stage to show off its first ‘5G-enabled’ smartphone. First 5G Smartphone Amidst talking about its camera and 5G innovation, Oppo’s Vice President Anyi Jiang gave usa first look at Oppo’s first 5G-enabled smartphone.
Feb. 22, 2019
10 Best Galaxy S10e Cases You Can Buy
1. Samsung LED Back Cover If you want a case for your Galaxy S10e that does more than just protect your phone, the Samsung LED Back Cover is definitely going to interest you. Unlike the other LED covers that Samsung makes, this oneuses LEDs on the back to grab your attention when a notification comes in; but that’s not all, thanks to the built-in icon editor, you canassign different icons to events and contacts.
Feb. 21, 2019
How to Create Your Own Emoji: 5 Emoji Maker Apps to Use
Emojis are quite possibly the single best way of conveying emotions in messages, which is probably why they’re all the rage these days. No matter how many emojis keep being added by Unicode, there’ll always be a dearth of emojis. I mean, just recently theUnicode Consortium approved Emoji 13.0, bringing in a total of 117 new emojis that include new smiley faces, more gender-neutral emojis, emojis for food, animals, and flags, and more.
Feb. 21, 2019
Joyoshare iPhone Data Recovery: A Windows Based Recovery Solution for iPhones
Imagine this: you’ve accidentally deleted something from your iPhone only to later realise you actually needed it. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Whether it’s to clean up an over-filled gallery, or while deleting all those junk SMS, everyone has, at some point in their life, accidentally deleted things they didn’t want to (or they shouldn’t have), and later regretted it. If you’re in the same boat, and are planning on going to a data recovery professional to get your data back, well, what if you could restore that data on your own?
Feb. 20, 2019
Vivo V15 Pro First Impressions: High-End Innovation for the Masses
The Vivo V15 Pro is appealing to the masses for a myriad of reasons, including the Ultra FullView display, in-display fingerprint sensor, 48MP rear and 32MP pop-up selfie camera. It’s alsopowered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset, a first for the Indian markets, so there’s definitely some curiosity around how good the device is. Well, Vivo was kind enough to send us the Topaz Blue variant of the Vivo V15 Pro, which looks gorgeous and I have been using it for the past couple of days.
Feb. 19, 2019
IVACY VPN: A Feature Rich VPN for All Your Internet Needs
If you’re in the market looking for a VPN that will give you complete freedom over the way you use the internet, and the websites you access on it, here’s a VPN that might pique your interest.IVACY VPN, the pioneer of the split tunnelling feature and a consumer rating of 9.6, brings almost every feature you might want in a VPN service, and it brings it all in a really well-designed app, for a very great price.
Feb. 19, 2019
Zaap Hydra Extreme Review: Doesn’t Beat The Competition
Bluetooth speakers are a dime-a-dozen in the market. Setting their products apart from the competition should be a huge challenge, but we see rivals routinely aping designs from each other or going with ODM-designs from China, which means that competing speakers look identical. Zaap is one such manufacturer and while the Hydra Extreme (Rs 2,999) is not a unique speaker by any means it does have a few extras up its sleeve.
Feb. 15, 2019
18 Really Weird Apps and Games That Will Make You Cringe
1. Nothing Install:Android(Free) S.M.T.H. or Send Me To Heaven is an app which you should use absolutely at your own risk. Basically, it is a game in which youthrow your phone upwards and it calculates the height of the throw. You can challenge your friends to see who gets the higher score, that is, until your phone breaks. If you easily get bored in your life, this game can bring a sense of adventure and spice to it.
Feb. 13, 2019
Noise Shots X3 Bass Review: Extra Thump at a Bargain
Thanks to the slow demise of the headphone jack and the rise of bluetooth earphones, truly wireless earbuds market has now become a hot commodity. Some of the most popular brands including Sony, Skullcandy, Xiaomi (withthe AirDots Pro) and even Honor have already joined the race. However, it’s one thing to make a truly wireless earphone and make a good one. That’s where Noise, a budding brand from India, comes into the picture.
Feb. 13, 2019
15 Best Calorie Counter Apps for Android and iPhone
So, how do calorie counter apps work? Well, they offer you the desired flexibility to set your own goal based on what you want to achieve. Once your custom routine is battle-ready, you can go ahead with the plan following the set rules. With the detailed charts and super handy tips, they keep you guided. Some of them even offerapps for Android Wearand Apple Watch which makes it even easier to track your calories.
Feb. 13, 2019
20 Helpful Apex Legends Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Just when you thought that battle royale games had outlived their hype, we were greeted with a new title in the form of Apex Legends. I know, it may not be the most catchy name but this free-to-play game from Respawn, the game studio behind the renowned Titanfall titles, feels like a breath of fresh air and has been drawing a ton of interest since its debut earlier last week.
Feb. 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M20 Review: Buy This or Wait for Redmi Note 7?
The Galaxy M series is Samsung’s attempt at taking over the reigns from Xiaomi when it comes to the budget smartphone segment, with the M20 being the flag bearer of this attempt. So, does theGalaxy M20succeed, or is it a failed attempt? That’s what we are here to find out. I have been using the phone for more than a week now and while I haven’t had a great experience with Samsung’s budget phones in the past, be it the Galaxy J or Galaxy On series phones, honestly I was excited to use the M20.
Feb. 11, 2019
What is WiFi 6? Everything You Need to Know
In the world of technology, we are often faced with weird nomenclature which is often hard to understand and explain. Take for example the Intel desktop and mobile chips. If you are not well versed with the topic, there is no way to tell which Intel chip is better than the other. In a similar vein, WiFi standards use one of the most confusing nomenclatures which no normal user can decipher even though we all use WiFi on day to day basis.
Feb. 10, 2019
How to Hide Desktop Icons on Mac
Some people are good at managing their desktop space and keeping it really neat and tidy. Well, I am not one of them and my Mac’s desktop is cluttered with folders and files. I love my chaos, and I am not going to change my habits in the foreseeable future. However, I do need to hide my desktop files on certain occasions. For example, if I have to attach screenshots in any of my articles, or when I have to give a presentation at work, I would rather show people a cleaner desktop, as it is easier for them to focus on the right things.
Feb. 7, 2019
OPPO K1: A Quick Look at OPPO’s New Budget Smartphone
OPPO has launched the first phone in its brand new ‘K’ series of smartphones — the OPPO K1 — and it comes in at a price of Rs. 16,990, competing against the likes of the 6GB ZenFone Max Pro M2, and the Redmi Note 6 Pro. So what’s the phone like, and what does it bring to the table? Here’s a quick first look at the brand new OPPO K1.
Feb. 6, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M10 Review: Can It Bring Samsung’s Mojo Back?
As a result, the sub-Rs 10,000 segment is probably the most hotly contested segment in the market, even more so than the fluid mid-range segment. Samsung is bringing its best to the sub Rs 10,000 segment with the Galaxy M10,priced at Rs 7,990 onwards. Along with the Galaxy M20, the phone represents Samsung’s biggest bet for the Indian market. The phones are being debuted in India and have been made completely in India, save for the imported SoC and other components.
Feb. 5, 2019
Honor 10 Lite Review: A Good Phone Let Down by Poor Cameras
India’s budget smartphone segment is the most active and decisive one right now, with a plethora of phone makers trying to dethrone Xiaomi and seize the pole position. Well, the Chinese giants are cluttering the market with new and updated smartphones every couple of months. Honor is leading the pack here by following up its budget effort, Honor 8C with the Honor 10 Lite, which we’re here to talk about.
Feb. 5, 2019
Honor View 20 Review: Better than the OnePlus 6T?
Honor’s View series is the company’s most premium range in India and after last year’s success withHonor View 10, the Honor View 20 has arrived in India at Rs 37,999, which puts it head to head against theOnePlus 6T. I have been using the Honor View 20 as my primary phone for the last 10 days now. I switched from my OnePlus 6, and I have also used the OnePlus 6T, but I had certain apprehensions to say the least.
Feb. 5, 2019
Huawei Wireless Charger 15W Review: Fastest Wireless Charging but Only for Mate 20 Pro
Apple may have been a bit too early when it decided to cut the cords and dream for a truly wireless future with the launch of the iPhone 7, the first iPhone with wireless charging. This wasn’t an industry first but Apple’s entry into the game set the stage for other manufacturers to follow and innovate in the area. More than two years later, Huawei has taken a new spin on wireless technology and launched the Mate 20 Pro, which not only charges its battery wirelessly but is also capable of charging other devices wirelessly by acting as an induction plate itself.
Feb. 5, 2019
Zebronics Zeb-Peace Review: Not The Best Of Its Kind
Ever since Apple unveiled the AirPods, a lot of manufacturers started pushing the envelope to make wireless earbuds. Like I mentioned in my review ofESR’s Truly Wireless earbuds, this particular product category has become my favorite creations in the “tech” space. That being said, not all truly wireless earbuds are worth pouring your money into. Some of them, as we all know, are very expensive while some of them are just bad and not worth checking out.
Feb. 4, 2019
12 Best Podcast Apps for iPhone You Should Try
Podcasts are my favorite way ofconsuming media. Whether I want to listen to thelatest news, get opinions on a new product, or just want to pass some time listening to my favorite shows and interviews, podcasts allow me to do all that without requiring me to pay undivided attention to the programs. That means I can listen to them while I am traveling for work or cleaning my kitchen or doing anything else.
Feb. 4, 2019
15 Best Offline Co-Op Games for Xbox One
Best Offline Co-Op Games for Xbox One First up is the Halo: Masterchief Collection. Although the local co-op mode only caters for two player split screen, you arespoilt for choice with the collection of modes to choose from. For those who aren’t aware, the Masterchief Collectionincludes the first 4 Halo titlesto give newbies (or previous nostalgic players) a feel for the story up until Halo 5. The best part of all –each one of the titles is co-op ready.
Feb. 2, 2019
OPPO K1 To Bring In-Display Fingerprint Sensor To Mid-Range Segment
OPPO is all set to launch the OPPO K1, which brings premium features to the sub-Rs 20,000 segment, in India next week. The smartphone will be launched on February 6 at 12PM in India and will be availableonly on Flipkart. As one of the most popular brands in the Indian market when it comes to offline retail sales, OPPO’s phones have always launched to great market reception. And the OPPO K1 has the right set of features to helpOPPOclimb the leaderboard in terms of online sales too.
Jan. 31, 2019
Asus ZenBook 15 Review: Power, Portability and Personality!
Asus took the bezel-less laptop screen trend to amazing heights at IFA last year with a revamped ZenBook lineup including a 13-inch ultrabook that’s just as big as an A4 sheet of paper along with teeny ZenBook 14 and ZenBook 15 models. All three have been launched in India and for the past two weeks, we had the chance to use and experience the largest of the bunch, the Asus ZenBook 15 (UX533FD).
Jan. 30, 2019
How to Download and Install PUBG Lite for PC in Any Country
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, better known as PUBG by all, kicked off the battle royale phenomenon earlier last year and has been all the rage ever since. It has made its way to our smartphones in the form of PUBG Mobile, followed by the launch of a slimmed-down variant called PUBG Mobile Lite as well. However, it seems like the gaming giant is looking to expand the game’s availability to more users around the world, which is why it has now launched a lightweight variant of their PC title – PUBG Lite.
Jan. 29, 2019
Mi LED TV 4X PRO 55-inch Review: Don’t Expect Much!
As a millennial, the good ol’ idiot box has been an essential part of my growing up, development, exposure to the world around me, as well as primary to my entertainment. For this reason, TVs and not smartphones are my preferred mode of entertainment at home. But over the years, our TVs have become smart as well, letting us do what we needed a smartphone or computer to do a few years ago.
Jan. 28, 2019
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Review: Gateway to the World of Ray Tracing
Last year’s Nvidia GTX 1060 was a mid-range champion that offered smooth and stable frame rates for a flawless 1080P gaming. Not only was it chasing the coat-tails of its big brother, the Nvidia GTX 1070, but it also locked horns with the AMD Radeon RX 580. The 6GB version of GTX 1060 was on top of the list of my recommendations for 1080P gaming builds. I have been using the Founders Edition of the RTX 2060 GPU that carries a price tag ofRs.
Jan. 28, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M20 First Impressions: Dawn of New Era?
Samsung’s budget smartphones haven’t really been exciting, since forever, but that’s about to change. Samsung has launched the new Galaxy M series of smartphones, and well, we have the Galaxy M20 here, so let’s take a look. The higher-end of the two new phones is the new Galaxy M20. I know, there’s also theGalaxy M10, but the Galaxy M20 is the more exciting of the two. The Galaxy M20 starts at Rs 10,990 for the version with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, while the variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at Rs 12,990.
Jan. 25, 2019
Huami Amazfit Verge Review: Perfect for Fitness Enthusiasts
Smartwatches make a lot of sense for me – they give me the most relevant information through notifications and quantifiable data to improve my fitness and keep my health on track. For times when you don’t want to pick up that 6-inch slab to dismiss yet another irrelevant notification, a smartwatch can come in handy by allowing only certain notifications through and keeping the rest away. And of course, when you want to go on a run or want to work out, the smartwatch can intelligently track your progress.
Jan. 24, 2019
Dell XPS 15 9570 Review: The Best High-End Windows Laptop?
Dell’s XPS lineup has always been seen as the pinnacle of PC design, ever since the company began making the series. While it used to be Dell’s gaming-centric line-up when it first arrived on the scene, the XPS series has morphed into productivity beasts in ground-breaking slim bodies as well as interesting design flourishes. Answering the first question, Dell told us it’s meant for video creators, design professionals and those who require ‘all the power’ to get through their regular work day.
Jan. 24, 2019
15 Amazing Games like Mini Militia (Doodle Army 2)
Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia a.k.a DA2 is one of the most fun multiplayer combat games of yesteryear. At its peak, the game had millions of concurrent players thanks to its intense multiplayer combat. The game allowed up to 12 players to play together at the same time, which might not seem like a whole lot today, but it was pretty impressive when the game was initially released. If you’re one of the many people who played and enjoyed Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia on your smartphone and are on the lookout for similar games that offer a great multiplayer experience, we’ve got your covered.
Jan. 22, 2019
Redmi Note 7 First Impressions: Worth the Wait?
After the disappointment that was theRedmi Note 6 Pro, Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 7 in China and well, we managed to get our hands on one. And on paper, the Redmi Note 7 is very exciting, which explains the crazy pre-order sales in the home country. Xiaomi has added a new SoC to the Note series with this phone, revamped the design and has also turned to USB type-C, so there’s a lot to look forward to.
Jan. 22, 2019
7 Best Voice Changer Apps for Android and iOS
Sometimes you just are in the mood to have fun or prank your friends by altering your voice, especially when you get a new phone number. Well, we have all tried this at one point in our lives and it hasn’t really been a huge success. And the simple reason for it obviously is our lacking voice modulation skills. But don’t worry, we’re here to help and you’ll soon be acquainted with some of the best voice changer apps so you can fittingly prank friends and get those giggles in.
Jan. 21, 2019
7 Best Android Emulators for Windows 10
If you’re a Windows 10 user looking for Android emulators to test out your apps, play a random game (probably PUBG Mobile, right?), or even just to satiate your curiosity about using Android on Windows 10, chances are you are confused about which emulator to use. After all, there are just too many options out there, so we’ve done the hard work for you, checked out a bunch of Android emulators and in this article, I’ll tell you the best Android emulators you can use on Windows 10.
Jan. 21, 2019
Top 6 Shazam Alternatives for Android and iOS
Heard an amazing song on the radio or at a club but can’t seem to remember the name or the lyrics, so that you can find the song? Well, chances are, you’ve used Shazam to identify the song. While there are anumber of ways through which you can identify songs, Shazam has to be the most popular solution. Although Shazam is definitely a great music identifying app, it has its fair share of problems.
Jan. 20, 2019
How to Block Spam Calls – A Complete Guide
Spam Calls have turned from mildly annoying to a disaster in the last couple of years. I don’t know about you guys, but I might have received more spam calls last year than the calls from people I know. Just like most smartphone owners on the planet, I have become sick and tired of receiving these spam calls. The worst part is that even though I am really careful about how and where I am sharing my personal number, the number of spammers seem to be increasing with every month.
Jan. 19, 2019
Toshiba RZE-BT180H Bluetooth Headphones Review: Not Worth Your Money
Choosing the best Bluetooth headset can be baffling and this gets even more challenging when you’re looking at the affordable segment. The market is already flooded with a lot of recognized as well as unrecognized brands andif the pedigree of a brand matters to you more than the utility of the productsit produces, there are many options from legacy brands like JBL, Motorola, Philips, Sony, and some newer and popular ones like TAGG, Boat, etc.
Jan. 18, 2019
Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition First Impressions: A Fascinating Notch-Free Design
The notch may have turned into a trend over the past year but it is still considered an eyesore by many. And no, I’m not talking solely about users but smartphone makers as well. If you didn’t already know, Vivo is one such smartphone company and it’s adamant about staying away from the notch with its flagship hardware. TheVivo NEXwith its pop-up selfie camera and near bezel-less design was an exquisite experience, but the company is hankering for more.
Jan. 17, 2019
Xiaomi Mi SoundBar Review: Cinematic Sound At a Bargain
Xiaomi sent over the huge Mi Soundbar to us for a review, and I have been using it over the past week. So, here’s how my experience with Xiaomi’s Mi Soundbar has been so far: Mi Soundbar: Specifications Calling the Mi Soundbar huge isn’t an understatement, it is 33 inches in length and holds eight speakers, but it’s still quite lightweight and weighs just under 2 kilograms. If you want to delve into the specifics of the speaker setup, well, Xiaomi has packed two 0.
Jan. 17, 2019
What is Fuchsia OS and How Is It Different from Android?
At its core, Fuchsia OS will beindependent of the hardware specifications, offering auniform experience across all devices. Using a modular approach, manufacturers will be able to choose Fuchsia elements selectively based on the device while developers could push smaller updates only to implement new features. Besides providing a uniform operating interface, Fuchsia could even assume the role of a single operating system governing over all the machines, eventually. While this might have given you sufficient hint thatGoogle is planning to replace Android with Fuchsiaand even meld Chrome OS along with it, this article will take you through the details about the in-the-works OS and how Google is trying to take the technology world by a storm with it.
Jan. 16, 2019
20 Fun Facebook Messenger Games You Should Play
Facebook Messenger is a widely used instant messenger and for good reason. The app packs in a variety of features to help you connect with friends and family, including a bunch of instant games that you can play with your friends right from within the app. Here we’ll be taking a look at 20 of the best Facebook Messenger games out there, including some popular classics and a few new ones that you should definitely try.
Jan. 15, 2019
Noise ColorFit Pro Review: Versatile Fitness Band, but Imperfect Smartwatch
If you agree, and are looking for a fitness tracker or smartwatch to start your journey, but arelimited by a budget, the Noise ColorFit Pro is good band with some smartwatchfeatures. Fora price of Rs 2,999, it comes with a decently large display andfeatures including blood pressure and SpO2 monitoring, so in this review, we’ll see if it’s good enough to be your gym partner. Noise is an Indian company primarily known for itsvalue-for-money audio productsbut also has a lot of super affordable gadgets including action cameras, wireless chargers, cases etc.
Jan. 11, 2019
18 Best PSP Games You Should Play Before Selling Your PSP
If you happen to own the original Sony PSP then you’re in luck because we bring you some of the golden games that you can play on your PSP. These are must have games so if you haven’t played them already then you should definitely pick them up and give them a try. Don’t worry if you don’t own a PSP because you can also play these games on your PC or Android.
Jan. 11, 2019
Microsoft Surface Go Review: Productivity On the Move
The line between Ultrabooks and tablets is getting thinner by the day, with tablets getting more powerful and traditional laptops getting leaner. Lately, Microsoft has diverted its attention from software and has been focusing on refining its laptops and convertibles meant to challenge Apple’s iPad line-up. Its latest tablet-laptop hybrid – Microsoft Surface Go – is walking exactly in the middle of this tight rope. For a starting price ofRs 37,999 in India, the Surface Go is surely a highly portable offering, but does it justify the price and proposition?
Jan. 10, 2019
Telegram Vs. WhatsApp: Which Messenger To Use?
WhatsApp is the indisputable leader when it comes to messaging, primarily because of its huge user base. Since it has been acquired by Facebook, the social media giant has tried to integrate a lot of features corresponding to its other social media apps such as Instagram and Facebook itself. With this implementation, WhatsApp has soaked up the flavours of a social media platform and is now far from being a simple messaging platform.
Jan. 8, 2019
Tenorshare UltData: The Ultimate iPhone Data Recovery Tool
I don’t know about you guys but my iPhone is the most personal device that I own. I mean, everything important whether it be photos, passwords, documents or more is saved on my iPhone. Losing this data is something that I cannot afford. If you are like me, you know that even thinking of losing the data that is saved on your iPhone will send a chill down your spine. However, no matter how careful we are about our data protection or backups that we have created of our data, sometimes, the system just fails and we are left in dismay as all our data is lost.
Jan. 8, 2019
How To Stop Annoying Autoplay Videos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Other Sites
With videos becoming an extensive part of our web browsing, it’s no surprise that all the social networks are making sure you don’t miss out on any videos. While we appreciate the new video-centric features of social networks, we most certainly do not appreciate the auto playing videos. All major social media networks including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram have videos set to autoplay. It is annoying to say the least, considering there are times when we are just casually browsing on our favorite social network and all of a sudden a video starts playing.
Jan. 7, 2019
Tenorshare 4MeKey: Find and Recover Passwords Saved on Your iPhone
Due to obvious security reasons, your iPhone doesn’t make it easy to let you extract the login ID and password information saved on the device. While it’s great for thwarting any password theft attempts if you lose your device, it can be painful if you yourself want to access the old passwords that you don’t remember. You see, most of us enter our passwords once on our iPhones and then forget them, that is until we need them again.
Jan. 3, 2019
Manage Disk Partitions Like A Pro With These Disk Partition Software
Thanks to the consistently advancing technology, our computers are becoming more efficient and powerful with each passing day. If we talk in terms of raw hardware specifications, just about everything is getting bigger and better. Take, for example, hard disks, which are now capable of holding ridiculous amounts of data, and have capacities spanning many Terabytes. But while increased disk space is indeed a good thing, it can (and generally does) make managing the hard disks (and their partitions) a chore.
Jan. 3, 2019
12 Best Reddit Apps for iPhone, Android, and Windows
1. Apollo for Reddit If you are an iOS user and are looking for the best Reddit client, then look no further as Apollo for Reddit is absolutely the one you should be using. The app hasa minimalistic and beautiful iOS-centric design, is super responsive, easy-to-use, and has features that will keep bringing you back to it. The clean tabbed UI, paired with the jump bar for hopping between the numerous subreddits you’re subscribed to, is quite helpful.
Jan. 3, 2019
Asus VivoBook S14 Review: A Great Laptop for Everyday Use
On the same lines, today we’ll be taking a look at theAsus VivoBook S14 S430UN, which is packed with the latest tech, features a sleek design and comes in quirky colors. With a price tag ofRs. 64,990, the VivoBook S14 S430UN doesn’t burn a serious hole in your pocket as well. However, here’s an important question – is it worth your money?ASUS VivoBook S14 Well, I’ve been using the VivoBook S14 as my primary laptop for the past couple of weeks, and I think I can answer that question for you.
Jan. 3, 2019
UFO VPN: An Easy to Use VPN Service for Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows
If you’re out looking for VPN services I’m sure you’ve come across a bunch of them, and while they might all work for you, most VPN services offer limited to no help in actually setting up a VPN on your smartphone or PC, and with a lot of those services, you just never know if they suddenly cease operations. That’s whyUFO VPNis something you should check out before even looking at anything else (and you probably won’t look at anything else once you’ve tried it anyway).
Jan. 3, 2019
How to Play YouTube Videos in Background on Android
Third Party Apps to Play YouTube Videos in Background on Android For those of you looking for a convenient and effective way to play YouTube videos in the background with the screen off there’s YouTube Vanced. A modified YouTube APK that includes a bunch of handy features that allow you to play YouTube videos in a pop-up window, customize the player to your liking, and of course, play videos in the background even with the screen off.
Dec. 31, 2018
10 Best Selfie Sticks for Taking Wonderful Selfies
Note: The price of each of the products listed below could vary based on the seller, offers applicable, or discounts offered by Amazon. As for the compatibility with smartphones, most of these selfie sticks work even with older devices running iOS 5 or Android 4. So, you can expect your devices to get along with these selfie sticks-cum-tripods without any issues. 1. Yoozon Selfie Stick & Tripod If you are looking for a multi-purpose and functional selfie stick, with wireless capabilities, then this one from Yozoon seems to be the one you should pick.
Dec. 29, 2018
12 Best Action Games for Android (Free and Paid)
1. PUBG Mobile This game is a phenomenon, and if you are into mobile gaming, you’ve probably played it or heard about it from friends. So, what’s unique about PUBG? Well, all you gotta do is land in a zone alongside 99 others in an abandoned area, collect weapons, kill enemies andbe the last man standing. You can also drop with a partner in duos mode, or form a four-man squad.
Dec. 25, 2018
How to Add Widgets in iPhone
While iOS doesn’t allow us to customize the look of its home screen, it does give us a lot of control over the widget panel which is the left-most screen on your iPhone. I am very fond of the widget panel on my iPhone as it allows me to quickly check the weather, see my daily tasks and events, add notes, and run shortcuts among other things. Since I am so used to using the widget panel, I find it quite surprising when I see other iPhone users not taking full advantage of it.
Dec. 21, 2018
13 Cool Samsung One UI Features You Should Know About
At its fifth annual Developer Conference held in San Francisco in the first week of November, Samsung unveiled a complete UI overhaul for its smartphones. Dubbed as One UI, the new Android skin from Samsung will be replacing its outgoing Experience UI. We have installed the beta version of One UI on our Galaxy Note 9 and our initial impression has been nothing but positive. The new skin is bringing a lot of positive changes over Experience UI and makes the software feel fresher and lighter.
Dec. 21, 2018
Asus VivoBook X505 Review: Ryzen-Powered Versatile Machine
Just like the budget smartphone category that’s cluttered with so many confusing options, the budget laptop market is no exception. If you hop onto any e-commerce platform right now, you’ll find a multitude of options and it’s easy to be overwhelmed, especially since you don’t want to buy a laptop with dated specs or inferior performance. The charging port and battery LED indicator are placed on opposite sides, that doesn’t make sense to me from a design point of view.
Dec. 21, 2018
How to Use PS4 Remote Play on PC and Mac
If you want to enjoy playing your PS4 games on your Mac or PC, you can do it by using the built-in PS4 Remote Play system. This basically allows users to wirelessly connect to their PS4 and stream games directly to their PC or Mac. Needless to say, for this to work, you will need very good internet connection speeds. Setting up the remote play itself is pretty easy when compared to other similar solutions out there.
Dec. 20, 2018
How to Get Digital Wellbeing on Any Android Pie Device (No Root)
Among the many new features in Android Pie, one of the biggest (and possibly one of the most useful) one was Digital Wellbeing — Google’s attempt at helping people regain control over their smartphone addiction. However, even now, the feature isn’t available on a whole lot of devices other than the Pixel line up of smartphones, and some Android One phones in the wild. So, if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on it, here is how you can get Digital Wellbeing on any Android phone running Android 9 Pie.
Dec. 20, 2018
How to Optimize PUBG Mobile for Notched Phones
Apple’s unsightly solution to house the front facing camera and sensors on its nearly bezel-less iPhone X has taken the Android smartphone ecosystem by storm and even though some manufacturers have come up withinnovative solutionsto tackle the same problem, the notch is now a staple on most Android smartphones. Having a notch on a smartphone does offer one of the simplest solutions to house the front facing camera and sensors but it comes with its own fair share of issues.
Dec. 19, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M2 Review: The Best Phone Under Rs 10,000?
Asus gave us an alternative to Xiaomi’s entry-level Redmi phones with the launch ofZenFone Max M1, as well as theZenFone Lite L1, just a couple of months ago. And now the company is out to completely take over the budget segment. Asus ZenFone Max M2 is already out now, and brings along plenty of notable changes. The ZenFone Max M2 (starts at Rs 9,999) might have a familiar feel to it, but it has grown up in terms of the user experience, and is sticking its head out of the entry-level segment.
Dec. 18, 2018
Here’s How to Get Google Playground AR Camera Effects on Most Android Phones
Google’s Playground, which is the revamped version of AR Stickers by Google available on Pixel 2, has mostly been limited toPixel 3. While these AR stickers werelaunched for older Pixel devicessoon after the Pixel 3 launch, you can now get these running on any Android Pie device and the setup process is fairly simple. Thanks to senior XDA member and contributorArnova8G2, who is popularly revered for porting the official Google Camera – and bringing features like Night Sight – to other devices, we now have an executable APK file toinstall Playground stickers on any phone with Android Pie.
Dec. 18, 2018
Google Reportedly Shuts Down China Search Engine Project
Facing widespread criticism over itscensored search enginefor the Chinese market, Google has reportedly shut down a data collection system that was key to develop the search project code-named ‘Dragonfly’. According to a report in The Intercept on Tuesday, the move comes afterhundreds of Google employees raised internal complaintsthat the project had been kept secret from them. The report found that Google employees, working on the Dragonfly project, “had been using a Beijing-based website to help develop blacklists for the censored search engine”.
Dec. 18, 2018
Facebook Announces Offline Verification for Political Ads Ahead of 2019 Elections
In a bid to further strengthen the company’s stance against election meddling, Facebook has now announced anoffline verificationprocess that will require political advertisers to provide scanned copies of their identity and address proof that will be verified by Facebook’s team in India. In an email sent topolitical advertiserswho leverage the social media platform for digital campaigning, Facebook revealed that it will send a team to verify all the necessary documents in person.
Dec. 18, 2018
Huawei P30 Pro Case Renders Reveal Quad Rear Cameras, Smaller Notch
Huawei’s upcomingP30 Prois all set to debut next year, but it looks like the company is not ready to give up the notch completely. The leaks have already started coming in, and while a previous leak indicated that the P30 Pro will feature a curved OLED display and a38MP Sony IMX607sensor, the new one says there will be three other cameras on the back as well. Retailer Mobile Fun has now listed the alleged protective cases for the upcoming Huawei P30 Pro and the P30, giving us a glimpse of their design and a few features.
Dec. 18, 2018
India Gets Most Spam Calls; Scam Rate Doubled in 2018: Truecaller Report
According to thisreportby Truecaller,India is still the most spammed countryin the world with the highest number of total spam calls. In terms of spam calls per user per month, India stands second with Brazil taking the pole position, where the volume of spam calls has doubled in the last one year. Of these unwanted calls in India, 91% were made by the operator itself. As we can see nothing has changed much from the last year, in which 31 million spam calls were made by just a single telecom operator.
Dec. 18, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Pro GT Is the First Phone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM
Earlier this month, Qualcomm took the wraps off its newSnapdragon 855 SoCat the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. And now, the first smartphone powered by the chipset is already here. Yes,Lenovohas just announced the new Z5 Pro GT, which is the world’s first smartphone powered by Qualcomm’s latest chipset. It also packs up to 12GB RAM and a slider design, so let’s check it out –Lenovo Z5S GT The new Lenovo Z5 Pro GT has pretty much everything you could possibly want from a smartphone.
Dec. 18, 2018
Lenovo Z5s With Snapdragon 710 Undercuts Nokia 8.1 and Oppo R17 Pro
Lenovohas just announced its new mid-range smartphone in the ‘Z series’ in China called Z5s. As you can see, the phone comes in a variety of eye-catchy colors, and it is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 SoC. Unlike theLenovo Z5 Pro GT, this one is a mid-ranger with fairly decent specs and an attractive price tag. With a triple-camera setup and a display with a teardrop notch, the Lenovo Z5s looks like an interesting offering, so let’s check it out –Lenovo Z5s color options
Dec. 18, 2018
Micromax Infinity N11, N12 with Helio P22 Launched in India; Start at Rs 8,999
Micromax recently beganteasingthe launch of a new smartphone that will feature a dual camera set-up and a notch. Today, the domestic smartphone maker has unveiled two new smartphones-Infinity N11andInfinity N12– both of which feature a dual rear camera set-up and a wide notch. The Infinity N11 has been priced atRs. 8,999while the N12 carries a price tag ofRs. 9,999, but details about their availability are yet to be revealed. Both the smartphones feature a glossy rear panel, with the Infinity N12 flaunting a dual-tone gradient finish while the Infinity N11 features a strip on the left side of the rear panel surrounding the dual camera module.
Dec. 18, 2018
New Google Assistant Tricks Will Help You Track Flights, Plan Vacations
If you’re traveling this holiday season, get ready for some unexpected delays. LuckilyGoogle Assistantis here to help you which will make these delays slightly easy to bear with. Google Search uses arrival and departure times from the past for a particular flight and usesAI to predict a tentative delay in a flight– with at least 85% accuracy. Now, the feature is being carried over to Google Assistant and you need not key in details about your flight entirely.
Dec. 18, 2018
Third-Party Email Users Can Now Collaborate on Google Docs With Pincode Sharing
Google Docsand similar work-related products have revolutionized both school and workplace, and has drawn people away from the more seriousMicrosoft Office. But these features have been limited to those who use G Suite or Gmail IDs, especially cutting out enterprise users depending on their company’s web domains. Now, Google is opening its doors for such users and allowingnon-Google users to access Google Docs, Sheets, Slidesstored on a Google Drive account. Currently, this feature is limited toG Suiteusers and to begin using the feature, admins will have tosign up for the betahere.
Dec. 18, 2018
Twitter Warns Of Unusual Activity from China, Saudi Hackers After Disclosing Bug
Twitter has warned of “unusual activity” fromstate-sponsored actorsbased in China and Saudi Arabia after it found a bug that could have revealed the country code of users’ phone numbers or if their account was locked. The revelation led to Twitter stock dropping nearly 7 percent on Monday. In a statement, Twitter said it discovered the bug on November 15 and fixed it a day later. “During our investigation, we noticed some unusual activity involving the affected customer support form API.
Dec. 18, 2018
VeePN: A VPN Service Worth Every Penny
Having a good VPN app is almost a necessity these days. Whether it’s to get around geo-restricted content, unblock websites, or just to ensure some semblance of privacy in a connected world where privacy is but a lie. Well, recently I came across one such VPN service that I think deserves your attention for sure. It’s called, “VeePN” (visit the website), and it has features that you’ll be hard pressed to find in any other VPN service out there… for the most part.
Dec. 18, 2018
‘PUBG Lookup’ App Show You All The Stats for PUBG Players
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsa.k.a PUBG has got to be one of the most popular online games this year. The game wasrecently made availablefor millions of other players by expanding to PS4 as well. And although PUBG allows you to see your stats in-game, the developers have now shared an external application with which you can get a detailed look at your stats. CalledPUBG Lookup, it is essentially a free website created by the community developer, and it lets you see your gameplay data.
Dec. 17, 2018
Fossil Brings Gen 4 Venture, Explorist Watches to India, Along with Skagen, Diesel Connected Wearables
In its biggest-ever launch for the Indian market, global lifestyle accessories giant Fossil Group today brought seven next-gen touchscreen smartwatches under its six brands to the country. Starting from Rs 19,995, the seven smartwatches are: Fossil Gen 4 Smartwatch Venture HR and Explorist HR for Fossil; Skagen Falster 2 for Skagen; Michael Kors Access Runway for Michael Kors; Emporio Armani Connected for Emporio Armani; A|X Armani Exchange Connected for Armani Exchange and Diesel Full Guard for Diesel.
Dec. 17, 2018
WhatsApp Beta Update on Android Brings Redesigned Emojis, Fixes Sticker Issue
WhatsApp has begun the rollout of a new beta update on Android which introducesredesigned emojisand also fixes an issue which prevented some users from selecting and sending asticker. The latest WhatsApp beta update (v2.18.384) brings design changes to 357 emojis which range from color adjustments to the addition of tiny new details. As for the changes in the design of emojis, they are not instantly noticeable unless you compare them with the older design.
Dec. 17, 2018
Alleged Xiaomi Redmi 7 With Teardrop Notch Gets Certified in China
Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 series was firstunveiled back in Junein China and released in Indiathree months later. And now it looks like Xiaomi is already preparing for the successor. Curiously, Xiaomi appears to be following the likes of Realme and Vivo as the display on the Redmi 7 couldsport a teardrop-style notch. As per the certification, the smartphone measures 147.76 x 71.89 x 7.8mm, which means itsslightly thinner than the Redmi 6.
Dec. 17, 2018
Filmora9: A Feature Rich Video Editor for Windows and macOS
If you’ve ever tried editing a video, whether it was for your first video project ever, or just an experiment to see what video editing is like, you’d know that having a good video editor is probably one of the most important parts of the entire process. Having a video editor you’re used to, and that you can make your way around is definitely important, and that’s where Wondershare’s Filmora9 (download) comes into the picture.
Dec. 17, 2018
[UPDATE: Officially Announced] Poco F1 Gets Stable Android Pie Update
UPDATE: Xiaomi has confirmed that it is rolling out Android Pie to Poco F1. Xiaomi Global Spokesperson Donovan Sung formally announced the Android Pie update for the Poco F1 on Twitter. Poco F1 has accomplished many feats since its announcement back in August and besides being a sweet deal, the smartphone has received several timely updates to improve the overall performance and user experience. Now, Xiaomi is rolling outAndroid Pie update to all Poco F1 users, afterselectively introducing it to beta users a few weeks ago.
Dec. 17, 2018
Get Ready to Make Calls and Use Internet on Domestic Flights, Ships in India
You will soon be able to use the internet and make calls while flying with a major airline in India. This is because the Department of Telecom (DoT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has issued the rules for providing network connectivity onboard commercial flights. Now major telecom operators can apply for a license for providing in-flight connectivity on domestic and international flights from and to India. These regulations comealmost a year aftertheTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)had submitted its recommendations to DoT.
Dec. 17, 2018
Google Maps for Android Adds Auto Rickshaw as New Transport Mode
In the recent past, Google has added a host of new features to Google Maps targeted at Indian users such as ‘two-wheeler mode‘ and ‘plus codes‘, with many other like the addition ofpublic toiletsand real-time bus transit info currently under development. Google has now introduced another India-first feature in Google Maps for Android that will allow commuters in Delhi to see auto rickshaws under the “public transport” mode in Maps.
Dec. 17, 2018
Google to Invest $1 Billion For New Hudson Square Campus in New York
Earlier this month, Appleannouncedplans to invest $1 billion towards building a new campus in Austin to house research, engineering, and customer support personnel. Well, Apple is not the only company pouring money into expansion. Google has today revealed that the company willinvest$1 billion to build a new campus in New York. Ruth Porat, SVP and CFO of Google and Alphabet, revealed in an official blogpostthat Google’s new campus will be calledGoogle Hudson Squareand will bespread over 1.
Dec. 17, 2018
How to Cancel Tinder Gold Subscription
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Dec. 17, 2018
How to Install One UI Beta on Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9 Plus
Samsung recently announced its brand new One UI update, based on Android 9 Pie, which is scheduled to arrive next year. The new One UI update brings a revamped UI, features like the dark mode and a lot more. Well, if you are someone like me and you can’t wait for the stable One UI update to hit your device, you can install the One UI beta right away. The One UI beta is now available, so here is how you can install the One UI beta on Note 9, S9 and S9 Plus:
Dec. 17, 2018
HP Spectre X360 13 Review: The Ultimate Premium Experience
Priced at ₹1,70,291officially (Buy for Rs 1,62,990 on Amazon), the model we reviewed had a Core i7 8550U processor and a super sleek 360-degree spinning display and a great keyboard that actually made you want to stick to the traditional laptop mode. It’s a laptop full of bells and whistles such as an included active stylus for doodling and illustrations. Want more? It has a cool privacy screen that blocks out your display from prying eyes next to you.
Dec. 17, 2018
Huawei Nova 4 Unveiled; First Phone With 48 Megapixel Camera
Samsung Galaxy A8s may have been thefirst smartphoneto feature a punch-hole selfie camera, however, Huawei is not sitting ducks and has today launched the much-awaited Nova 4 in China. The Huawei Nova 4 is thesecond smartphone to include a punch-hole camera display, coupled with a flagship processor, triple cameras, and a lot more. Price and Availability The Huawei Nova 4 features only a single RAM and storage configuration (8GB+128GB), butdifferent primary camera lenses.
Dec. 17, 2018
Lenovo Z5s Ferrari Superfast Edition Could Be First Phone With 12GB RAM
The company has already teased the phone like crazy over the past days, postingofficial rendersandfeature snippetsover on Weibo. However, the latest leak now suggests that Lenovo will launch a special edition Ferarri SuperFast variant of the Z5s as well. This tidbit of information comes from a Weibo user who posted an image of the specs of the Lenovo Z5s Ferrari SuperFast edition phone. It reveals that Lenovo will be opting for the Snapdragon 845 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM (yes, ludicrous!
Dec. 17, 2018
MasterCard Warns India’s Data Storage Law Could Impact Online Payments, Security
From October 16, theReserve Bank of Indiahas mandated all companies facilitating financial transactions to store user data in India. As a result, credit giant MasterCard will bedeleting the data related to Indian users from its data centers that are located outsidethe country. MasterCard has already starting to store all transaction-related data of Indian users at its data center in Pune. Following RBI’s directives, the company will start deleting all data including users’ card number and transaction details.
Dec. 17, 2018
Most Android Phones With Face Unlock Can be Tricked by 3D Model Of Your Head
Ever since the arrival of face unlock as an authentication measure, questions have been raised regarding its reliability, especially when we have seen devices like theOnePlus 6beingunlockedby a printed photo, and even the iPhone X’sFace IDsystem getting tricked. A recent test conducted byForbesusing 3D-printed model of an individual’s face has yet again proved that face unlock is not very reliable, especially when it comes to Android smartphones. Forbes’s Thomas Brewster tested a 3D printed model of his face to test face unlock on four Android flagships, the OnePlus 6, Samsung Galaxy Note 8,LG G7 ThinQand theSamsung Galaxy S9.
Dec. 17, 2018
Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone to Launch in India on December 20
Back in November, Nubiaannouncedthat the company will bring theRed Magicgaming smartphones to India in December. Nubia has now begun the hype campaign for the launch of its upcoming smartphone and has also shared a teaser image which suggests that the Red Magic will arrive in India this week, on December 20. The official Red Magic India and the Nubia India Twitter handle shared a post earlier today which indicates that the Red Magic will be launched in India three days from now.
Dec. 17, 2018
Tata Sky Offers up to 42% Discount to New Subscribers
Tata Sky is one of the oldest and most trustedDTH providers in Indiawhich is now looking to newer subscribers by offering attractive discounts as well as to existing customers for referring new ones. The provider has been running anintroductory offer for new subscriberssince Diwali, which has now been extended. As part of the Diwali Festive Offer, new users coming onboard Tata Sky can avail a discount ofup to 42% off on their purchase of the first Tata Sky connection.
Dec. 17, 2018
All Realme Phones Will Get Android Pie Update by Q2 2019
Yes, that’s right. You can expect your Realme phones to start getting updated to Android 9 Pie update by early next year. The same has been clarified by Realme’s India support Twitter handle. From what I can understand, it looks like the newly launchedRealme U1, and theRealme 2 Prowill be the first in line for the Android Pie update. These phones will be followed by the older devices like the Realme C1,Realme 2, etc.
Dec. 17, 2018
Your Personal Data Being Sold for Just Rs 3,500 on Dark Web
According to cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab, your personal data may be up for sale onDark Webfor as low as Rs 3,500 that includes stolen social media accounts, banking details and credit card information from sites like Uber as well as gaming and porn websites, a new research has warned. Kaspersky Labinvestigated Dark Web markets to find outhow much personal data is worth, and reports that cyber criminals can sell someone’s complete digital life for less than $50 (nearly Rs 3,500).
Dec. 17, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding Mi Polarized Wayfarer, Aviator Sunglasses in India
Xiaomi is known to be a best-selling smartphone brand across the globe but the Chinese giant also sells a ton of lifestyle goods in its home country. Well, Xiaomi is expanding its lifestyle portfolio in India as well, with the launch of ‘Mi Polarized Sunglasses’ through its crowdfunding platform. The companyteased the launchof an upcoming product on its Twitter on Friday, stating that we will see it on Saturday. We did not really expect Xiaomi to launch the Oculus Go (formally known as Mi VR in China) without a flashy event.
Dec. 17, 2018
Xiaomi Announces No 1 Mi Fan Sale; Discounts on Phones, Mi TV and Accessories
As we fast-approach the holiday season, Xiaomi is giving its fans one last chance to grab their products at a bargain price under the “No. 1 Mi Fan Sale” that commences on 19th December. It will be live until December 21, giving potential buyers the chance to grab offers and discounts on smartphones, Mi TVs, power banks, and other accessories. Xiaomi has decided to offer discounts on some of its popular smartphones, including the Redmi Y2, Poco F1, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2 (that recently received a price cut), Redmi Note 6 Pro, and many other recently launched smartphones.
Dec. 15, 2018
4 Ways How You can Download Instagram Videos
Be it to save your own old videos or to save some that you liked for later use, you must have often wondered how you can download videos posted onInstagram. Since the Instagram app itself doesn’t allow users to download videos posted on the platform natively, there are a couple of tried and tested ways using which you can download almost any video on the platform. A simple Google search for ‘Instagram Video Downloader’ yields a huge number of results, including apps, websites, browser extensions and other methods that allow you to download Instagram videos.
Dec. 15, 2018
Apple Nominates PUBG Mobile in Two App Store ‘Best of 2018’ Awards Categories
Along with PUBG Mobile, titles like Fortnite, Clash Royale, Hearthstone, etc. have also been selected to represent the best battle royale games of the year. PUBG Mobile, in my opinion, has a good chance of grabbing the award. It has surpassed 200 million downloads and sees over 30 million daily active users. What’s more impressive is that the title managed to achieve all this in just eight months after its launch.
Dec. 15, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Review: The Best Budget Smartphone to Buy?
Asusrecently launchedthe ZenFone Max Pro M2 and it looks like the perfect candidate for the crown of the best budget smartphone. Compared to its predecessor,the ZenFone Max Pro M1, which was a very popular smartphone, the Max Pro M2 (starts atRs. 12,999) not only seems to fix its flaws, it also seems to bring upgrades that make it a great budget smartphone. Having said that, the question here is, is the ZenFone Max Pro M2 as good as it seems?
Dec. 15, 2018
You Can Now Get Android Pie-based MIUI 10 for OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T
OnePlus 6 andOnePlus 6Tare backed by OxygenOS, which is considered to be the most snappy and feature-rich Android skin, but there’s a possibility that you are someone who likes to dabble with different custom ROMs and skins, andXiaomi’s MIUI 10has caught your fancy. Well, it’s now possible toget Android Pie-based MIUI 10 on your OnePlus 6 or 6Tbecause it has successfully been ported to both of the smartphones by an XDA Senior member.
Dec. 15, 2018
Epic Removes ‘The Infinity Blade’ from Fortnite and Agrees That It ‘Messed Up’
Earlier this week, a brand new weapon calledThe Infinity Bladearrived in Fortnite Battle Royale breathing a new life into the game. However, Epic has now announced that it’s removing the weapon from the game following widespread criticism over the blade being overpowered. If you managed to get your hands on this blade in the game, then you probably already know that it was pretty much the most powerful weapon in the game.
Dec. 15, 2018
Facebook’s Photo API Bug Exposed Private Photos of 6.8 Million Users
Now, it looks like we have come full circle to wrap up this year yet another data breach at Facebook. This time, we are talking about private photos from up to6.8 million users.Yes, Facebook has announced that it accidentally exposed private photos of millions of users to third-party apps. What Happened? Here’s what Facebook said –“When someone gives permission for an app to access their photos on Facebook, we usually only grant the app access to photos people share on their timeline.
Dec. 15, 2018
How to Group FaceTime on iPhone and Mac
After making its users wait for quite a long time, Apple finally released the ability to make group FaceTime call with its latestiOS 12andmacOS Mojaveupdates. With this new ability now users can make group FaceTime calls to up to 32 people. I also love Apple’s implementation of group FaceTime as it automatically brings the caller who is speaking in the forefront, so you always know who is speaking. Apple also allows you to initiate the group FaceTime calls in a couple of ways.
Dec. 15, 2018
Microsoft Surface Go Is Now Available for Pre-Order in India, Priced Starting at Rs. 37,999
Microsoft took the wraps off its iPad competitorSurface Goearlier this year. Now, the company has announced that it’s ready to launch its smallest and most portable Surface device in India. That’s right, Microsoft’s Surface Go is now available for pre-order in India exclusively with Flipkart for a starting price of Rs. 37,999. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krRRskzHWFE The Surface Go packs a10-inch screenand an integrated kickstand. Surface Go’s design is similar to Surface Pro, and it runs Windows 10 S out of the box.
Dec. 15, 2018
What is Google Fi: Everything You Need to Know
It’s been three years since Google launched its Project Fi service which aimed to change the way users can access the mobile network connection. After being in beta for almost three years, Google is finally thinking of taking the service mainstream. Not only the company has re-branded the service as Google Fi, but it has also made it available for more devices including the iPhones. Google Fi is an excellent service on paper and if you are thinking of making a switch to it but are not sure what you are going to get, then this is the article for you.
Dec. 15, 2018
Cydia Store for Jailbroken iOS Devices Will Shut Down Soon
Jailbreaking on iOS is not as popular asrooting an Androiddevice because Apple has staunchly opposed it and also taken measures tosafeguard iOS against jailbreakers. Although jailbreaking isnot particularly illegal, some users have been apprehensive and most others indifferent because of a rather small community and limited support. This is now forcing Jay Saurik, the creator of one of the most popular app store for jailbroke iPhones – Cydia, to shut the store down.
Dec. 15, 2018
Woman is Suing Apple for Misleading Wallpaper That Hides iPhone XS’ Notch
The concept of a notch might not have originated fromiPhone X, but the Apple flagship did bring it to the mainstream. Since its launch last September, the notch has become a hot trend but it seems that certain Apple fans are still a little snobbish about it. Apple, too, seemingly is not too proud of it and in most of the marketing material, the latest flagshipsiPhone XSand XS Max show wallpapers (download here) that hide the notch.
Dec. 14, 2018
Micromax Teases Upcoming Smartphone With Four Cameras
Once the market leader in India, Micromax is allgeared up for a comebackand recently revealed its plans to launch a new budget-oriented smartphone. The launch for this smartphone has beenscheduled for next weekbut the phone-maker has already begun teasing it. We can clearly discern a few features of the new smartphone from the teaser shared on Twitter. Notably, the Micromax smartphone will come withdual cameras on the back– which give you the false impression of triple cameras at a quick glance –as well as on the front.
Dec. 14, 2018
Apple Plans to Dodge China iPhone Ban with iOS Update
Apple and Qualcomm, as you may or may or know, are not in good terms at the moment, as the companies arebattling out in the courtroom. Qualcomm won an injunction against Apple earlier this week, following which Apple was banned from selling certain iPhone models in China. Although Apple has ignored the ban so far, it is now looking to put an end to this debacle with a software update. In a statement toReuters,Apple said it would be issuing an iOS update, addressing“the minor functionality of the two patents at issue in the case.
Dec. 14, 2018
Asus ROG Phone Review: Truly The Best For Gaming
Ever since the announcement of theROG Phone, everyone has had questions whether Asus can infuse the ROG DNA inside a smartphone. TheRazer Phone 2,Xiaomi’s Black Sharkand theNubia Red Magic Marsare the ROG Phone’s competitors, but on paper, the Asus smartphone trumps them with more powerful hardware including an overclocked Snapdragon 845 processor, Air Triggers and a lot of accessories to enhance the experience. With a price tag ofRs. 69,999, the ROG Phone is no cheap phone, and there are some serious trade-offs in getting the ultimate gaming experience.
Dec. 14, 2018
Family Link Brings Screen Time, App Download Restrictions to Chromebooks
Digital wellbeing was theinitial stepin Google’s strategy to curb online addiction, but it hasn’t reached a ton of users as it’s available only on Android 9 Pie. Well, Google is nowbringing its time management toolsto Chrome OS via the Family Link app to let guardians and parents customize usage time and app download rules. Once you download the Family Link app and connect your smartphone and kid’s Chrome OS-backed laptop or tablet for supervision, you will see that you now have the option toset the screen time and bedtime hoursfor your child.
Dec. 14, 2018
Get Cool New Light and Dark Gradient Themes For Gboard
Google’s keyboard appGboardhas always been among the minimal and simple keyboards available for Android and this is the reason it is loved by many users. Over time, Gboard has securedoptions for personalizing the appearance and layout of your keyboardand now Google is adding newer options. With the recent beta update, Gboard is receiving several new themes. Instead of having a solid background, these themes havebackgrounds with color gradientsand are broadly segmented into two categories – “Light gradient” and “Dark gradient”.
Dec. 14, 2018
Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro Earbuds Has BoneID To Recognize Your Voice for Commands
Though it may have been kicked off by Apple, most phone makers are now ditching the analog 3.5mm headphone jack and attempting to build their own truly wireless earbuds. Everyone wants to build Apple AirPods clones and Huawei is next in line to have built its own truly wireless earbuds, dubbed the FreeBuds 2 Pro. Price and Availability The Huawei FreeBuds 2 Pro has beenpriced at 999 yuan in China, which will roughly translate to around Rs.
Dec. 14, 2018
Humans Will Become More Dependent on Virtual Assistants in 2019, Ericsson Predicts
Thanks to social media, we alreadylive dual livesand we’re en route to making it more real. New technology will soon let yoube available at two different places simultaneously, but might also make you mentally lazy. Apart from this,virtual assistantswill get smarter and soon be able to perceive your mood, thus, catering differently as per your temper. Ericsson predicts the rise of smart devices which will be aware – thus called “awareables”.
Dec. 14, 2018
India Post Launches E-Commerce Site for Artisans, Rural Products
Communications Minister Manoj Sinha launched the e-commerce portal of the Department of Posts today, providing anonline marketplaceto rural artisans and public sector units to sell their products. “The primary objective is to provide a medium to sell products for small artisans. However, anyone who wants to sell their product can sell on the site. We have not set any limitation,” Sinha said, adding that unlike other e-commerce players, theIndia Postservice will be able to pick up and deliver products in over 1.
Dec. 14, 2018
Konami Launches Free-to-Play PES 2019 Lite Soccer Simulator
Players will be able to experience things like offline exhibition matches and skill training. You can also try out PES League Mode for 1v1 or co-op games, and qualify for global events via the 3v3 co-op Online Championship tournaments. This, in my opinion, is a Konami’s best attempt at gaining back the lost attention. FIFA 19 is where the players are at right now, thanks to the EA’s strong industry presence.
Dec. 14, 2018
MediaTek Helio P90 SoC With Dual 4G, 48MP Camera Support Is Here
Chipmaker MediaTekannounced the Helio P70SoC which offers a 10-15% boost over the P60 chipset. And now, the company has announced a more powerful SoC – Helio P90 – with afaster CPU, better AI capabilitiesand support for Google Lens as well as ARCore. The flagship Helio P90 SoC is a notable upgrade over the P70 and isoptimized for better hardware, improved camera, and enhanced connectivity. Compared to the P70, the Helio P90 is better suited for a lower power consumption.
Dec. 14, 2018
Xiaomi Teases Cryptic Launch for December 15 on Twitter
Xiaomi hastaken to Twitterto tease this upcoming product via its official Mi India handle, doling out no details. The teaser shows us a view of a beach through a pair of spectacle frame,with the caption “Wait till you see it!”right above it. Xiaomi hasn’t offered any more info on this product, but our best guess is that it couldeither be the standaloneOculus Go VR headset(which it makes for Oculus) or something totally unrelated to technology like Mi Sunglasses.
Dec. 14, 2018
Microsoft Surface Go India Launch Soon as Teaser Page Goes Live on Flipkart
Microsoft has usually been pretty laid-back in bringing its Surface lineup to India, with the last year’s Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 5 launched onlyearlier in August. However, it seems like the Redmond giant is now gearing up to take on thenewer bezel-less, Face ID-sportingiPad Prowith the impending launch of its tinySurface Go tabletin the country. Theteaser page for an upcoming Microsoft Surface devicehas today gone live on Flipkart and there are plenty of indicators that tell us that it would be the much-awaited Surface Go.
Dec. 14, 2018
Now You Can Get your MNP Done in Just Two Days
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) amended the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) regulations to ease and quicken the process of portability. The timeline for porting a mobile number within the Intra-Licensed Service Area (Intra-LSA) or thesame circle has been limited to two daysand that in a different circle or an Inter-Licensed Service Area (Inter-LSA) has been kept at four days. Further, the regulator also said a telecom operator would have to pay a penalty of not exceeding Rs 10,000 for any misinformation about the portability and each wrongful rejection of portability request.
Dec. 14, 2018
OnePlus TV Might Come to India in 2020, Says Pete Lau
“India will be one of the first markets to get the OnePlus TV. It will be available through Amazon. We haven’t set a deadline as yet, as we want it to be the best there is”, Lau was quoted as saying by theEconomicTimes. Talking about OnePlus TV’s pricing, Lau didn’t mince words and boldly claimed that the upcoming smart TVwill be a flagship killerjust like the OnePlus smartphones, offering high-end features at a highly competitive price point.
Dec. 14, 2018
Panasonic Brings ToughBook FZ-T1, Toughbook FZ-L1 Rugged Android Devices to India
We witness the launch of a myriad of Android smartphones every year, with many of them now sportingglass backsandgradient, but such phones are not really helpful or useful for mobile workforce in the construction, retail or logistics niche. Well, Panasonic knows this quite well and for this reason, has now launched its Toughbook Android devices in India. Price and Availability Panasonic has launched two of its rugged Toughbook devices,ToughBook FZ-T1 and Toughbook FZ-L1, in the country starting at Rs 60,000.
Dec. 14, 2018
Qualcomm Now Wants China to Ban Sales of Apple iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
Earlier this week, Qualcomm won aninjunction, temporarily banningthe sales of Apple’s older models of iPhone in China. But it looks like the chipmaker is hell bent on preventing Apple from selling any iPhone in the country. Qualcomm says that Apple infringed on two its patents related to resizing photos and managing apps. And although the court ordered Apple to halt the imports and sales of the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and X, Apple ignored the injunction and continued to sell them.
Dec. 14, 2018
Sony WH-1000XM3 Review: Perfect Sound With Great Comfort
For most users, headphones should be able toshut out the rackety worldand focus on the songs that move them or prose that inspires them. If you’re dead serious about not missing a single word or note, having noise cancellation is a must. And, today we’ll be looking at Sony’s latest pair of noise-canceling headphones, and why am I compelled to recommend them over the top competitor, Bose QC35 II. Sony WH-1000XM3, the obvious successor to WH-1000XM2, feels snug and comfortable, has a delightfully balanced sound output, and most importantly excels when it comes to cutting out ambient noise.
Dec. 14, 2018
The ZenFone Max Pro M2 Doesn’t Support 5GHz WiFi — Does it Matter?
Asus launched the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in India this Tuesday, the 11th of December, and the phone comes with some pretty great specs for a starting price of₹12,999. At that price, the ZenFone is competing against some of India’s most popular budget smartphones — the Redmi Note 6 Pro, and the Realme 2 Pro. While the ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a lot of amazing specs, including a Snapdragon 660, up to 6GB of RAM, and a dual camera set up on the back, the phone doesn’t support 5GHz WiFi.
Dec. 14, 2018
This Company Is Betting $100,000 That You Can’t Give up Your Smartphone for a Year
Smartphone addiction has become a real problem for debate in modern society. While companies have come up with useful tools likeDigital Wellbeing, it’s still not that easy to give up on mindless scrolling, is it? Well, the company behind Vitamin Water is betting $100,000 that it’s not. Glacéau, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola and maker of Vitamin Water, has nothing to do with smartphones, but it has decided to target smartphone users for its latest marketing campaign.
Dec. 14, 2018
Twitter Saw 237 Requests From Indian Government To Delete Accounts This Year
According to Twitter’s 13th biannual Transparency Report, the company provided some information to the Indian government in 11 percent of cases. “Twitter withheld two accounts and 23 Tweets in response to a legal demand from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) under Section 69A of the India Information Technology Act, 2000, for propagating objectionable content,” the company said in the report late Thursday. When it comes to legal requests (including 9 requests in the form of court order) from India, 19 accounts and 498 Tweets were withheld as per the rules.
Dec. 14, 2018
[UPDATE] Asus Will Focus Mainly on Premium, Gaming Phones With Internal Reshuffle
UPDATE:Asus has clarified that the ZenFone series is not being phased out, as some may have feared. “With regard to the doubts raised by some on the continuation of the ZenFone brand, we confirm that we will continue to develop the ZenFone series, while also aiming to expand the gaming smartphone market. We will focus on perfecting solutions for gamers and power users.” Asus has announced thatJerry Shenwill quit his position as the company’s CEO at the end of December and will now lead iFast, a startup which focuses on AI-Driven IoT solutions.
Dec. 14, 2018
‘Donald’, ‘sunshine’, ‘iloveyou’ Among This Year’s Worst Passwords
Passwords are really important. They keep our online personal accounts private and secure. Passwords, however, can be hacked in a variety of different ways. Hackers can impose a brute force attack, send you phishing mail, etc. But trust me, the last thing you want is your account being hacked because of aweak password. Well, if you want to keep your account secure, then you might want to see if your password is in the annual “worst passwords” listreleased bySplashData, makers of the password managers like SplashID, TeamsID, and Gpass.
Dec. 13, 2018
#MeToo One Of Instagram’s Top Hashtags This Year with 1.5 Million Usage
“Across our India community in particular, kindness and love took center-stage as people from across the country took to Instagram to share the things they love. “#love secured the top spot when it comes to the most used hashtag followed, which was closely followed by #instagood and #fashion. Beyond this, the highest growth hashtag in India was #lovequotes,” the company said in a statement. The gameFortnitealso saw explosive growth with #Fortnite being the fastest growing hashtag globally.
Dec. 13, 2018
15 Best Live Wallpaper Apps for Android
Android lets you customize its entire interface according to your liking. You can useapp launchers,icon packs, widgets and more to customize your Android device to look exactly how you want it to. While I use all these customization features, the thing that I customize the most is my home screen background by using wallpaper apps. Wallpapers are the best way to customize the look of your device in seconds. I am personally fond of live wallpapers.
Dec. 13, 2018
All the Mac Option Key Shortcuts You Should Know
The Option key is probably one of the most powerful and underused keys on the Mac keyboard. I mean, there are just so many things you can do and shortcuts that you can uncover using the Option key. The Option key can help you get things done in one click which otherwise would have taken you at least a couple of clicks. That’s why it hurts to see so few Mac users using the Option key on their Macs.
Dec. 13, 2018
Apple To Build New 133-Acre Austin Campus With $1 Billion Investment
Apple’s spaceship campus,formally known as Apple Park, in Cupertino is well-known to be the company’s headquarters but is now looking to expand its presence across the U.S. The company has today announced that it willbuild a new campus in North Austinto house research, engineering, and customer support personnel. The Cupertino giant,in an official press statement, said that it willpump a whopping $1 billion into the development of its new 133-acre campus, which is said to be located only a mile down the road from its current office in the city.
Dec. 13, 2018
Apple’s Next Flagship iPhone Could Be Cheaper, Thanks to Samsung
A major part of themanufacturing costof the iPhone X and iPhone XS has been the OLED display, for whichApple is solely dependent on Samsung. For a while, the iPhone-maker has beengrappling for alternative display manufacturers, so much so that Samsung Electronics’ display arm has shown some mercy anddecided to offer OLED panels for cheaper. These flexible OLEDs havetwo major advantages for Appleand the first one being their cost. The more affordable panels might allow Apple to bring the cost of next year’s iPhones down a bit.
Dec. 13, 2018
BenQ’s Zowie RL2455S Ultra-Fast eSports Monitor Now in India For Rs 15,000
Zowie, BenQ’s eSports brand, has launched a new e-sports monitor dubbedRL2455S. It is a successor to the RL2455 e-sports monitor and has 1ms response time. The new monitor, however, comes with a ton of features, so definitely worth checking out. But before we do that, here’s a quick look at the monitor itself – The new RL2455S monitor comes with Exclusive Color Vibrance Technology adjustable feature, which adds flexibility to easily tune preferred color tone and to distinct small targets from the background, making the trace easy and precise.
Dec. 13, 2018
Facebook Revamps Life Events With Animated Photos, Videos
Facebook is redesigning its “Life Events” feature with useful updates that can help users spruce up the posts marking the important moments that they want to remember and share. Facebookintroduced the “Life Events” feature as a way to help users share and celebrate the most important milestones with friends and family. “Just as they are in real life, life events on Facebook are distinguished from other everyday moments. To ensure these moments stand out even more, we’re redesigning this feature to give you more ways to commemorate your life events and help your friends see these important milestones,” David Harris, Product Manager at Facebook,wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.
Dec. 13, 2018
Realme Buds, Realme U1 Iconic Case to Arrive in January, Says CEO
With the launch of Realme U1, it is safe to say that Realme has managed to attract a lot of attention. Now, the company’s CEO Madhav Seth has confirmed that Realme’s first set of accessories will be available starting January. In the second episode of#AskMadhav, the CEO confirmed that both Realme Buds and the Realme U1 Iconic case will be available in January. While theRealme U1Iconic case will be sold via Amazon India, Flipkart, and the Realme website, the Realme Buds will only be sold via Amazon India and Realme website.
Dec. 13, 2018
Google Doodle Reminds Us to Watch Tonight’s Geminid Meteor Shower
After 9 pm on Thursday, you should be able to watch the best Geminid meteor showers from Earth ever andGoogle has made a Doodlejust to make you aware of what a celestial show you could miss if you do not look up at the sky at the right time. To experience the celestial show, you do not need to have a telescope or binoculars. Although the showers should be visible to naked eyes after 9 p.
Dec. 13, 2018
Google Fi Phones: All the Phones with Google Fi Support
Google finally gave an indication that its popular Project Fi, which is the company’s SIM free mobile service, is going to stick around for years to come. Apart from updating the name of the service fromProject Fi to Google Fi, Google has opened the service for a bunch of new devices including the iPhones. This means that the service is finally ready to take off and become mainstream. Till now, Google was treating its Project Fi as a beta program and the service has finally matured enough to be released to the masses.
Dec. 13, 2018
How to Delete Friends on Snapchat
Snapchat is still reeling from the backlash that it received after the rollout of its controversial re-design. While the re-design didn’t change the core design of Snapchat, it did bring a huge overhaul of its user interface. So much so that many longtime users were confused as to how they can access certain features which they could previously do without even thinking. One of these features is the ability to remove a friend.
Dec. 13, 2018
Huawei P30 Pro Rumored to Feature Upcoming 38MP Sony IMX607 Sensor
Huawei was the first phone maker to include a trio of rear cameras on its flagshipP20 Prosmartphone earlier this year. Its emphasis on cameras is also pretty evident with the Mate 20 Pro, which we havereviewed recently, and is only expected to continue with upcoming smartphones. As per a report inMySmartPrice, the company’s forthcomingHuawei P30 Pro flagship could sport the Sony IMX607 sensor, that is expected to be unveiled in the next few weeks.
Dec. 13, 2018
Micromax to Make a Comeback on December 18 With a New Phone Under Rs 12,000
Micromax, once the leader of the Indian smartphone industry, faded in the glimmer of Xiaomi’s cost-effective offerings. The company, which recently announced its intention to “snatch” thepole position from Xiaomi, has started sending out invites for thelaunch of a smartphone later this month. The upcoming Micromax smartphone is probably aimed at the budget segment and could launch as part of the Infinity series. Micromax co-founder Vikas Jain noted in an interaction withIndian Expressthat the users in the budget segment are now consuming much more data than was imagined earlier, especially since the introduction ofReliance Jio.
Dec. 13, 2018
Microsoft Plans Consumer Version of Microsoft 365
Microsoft’s 365 plan for businesses currently includes bundles forWindows 10, Office 365, and Azure for some plans. The job post notes that the team behind Microsoft 365 Consumer oversees the Windows platform, the Microsoft Surface device portfolio, Office 365 consumer plans, Skype, Cortana, Bing search, as well as the Microsoft Education team, the report added. Currently, the series of available Microsoft 365 bundles include Microsoft 365 Enterprise, Microsoft 365 Business, Microsoft 365 F1 for firstline workers, Microsoft 365 Education, Microsoft 365 Government and Microsoft 365 Nonprofit.
Dec. 13, 2018
Microsoft to Expand Kaizala to Office 365 Plans Worldwide
At an event in New Delhi today, Microsoft celebrated the first anniversary of its fast-growing chat-based enterpriseproductivity app Kaizala, and announced that it’s now looking to expand the platform toOffice 365subscribers worldwide. Maheshwari further shed light on how the platform is coming in handy tobridge the gap between white collar and first-line workers, simply via a smartphone app. The platform lets businesses turn unstructured real-time data, to structured data and to be used with a variety of Office 365 tools.
Dec. 13, 2018
Rajasthan HC Stays Jack Dorsey’s Arrest but FIR Still Open
The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday stayed the arrest of Twitter CEOJack Dorseybut refused to quash the FIR against him, lodged by a representative of a Brahmin organisation for allegedly defaming the Brahmin community. Hearing a petition by Dorsey to quash the FIR, Justice P.S. Bhati rejected the plea but provided a breather by staying his arrest during the course of the investigation. “Dorsey’s counsels moved a Criminal Miscellaneous petition in the high court praying for the quashing of the FIR and stay the investigation against Dorsey.
Dec. 13, 2018
Fortnite Deep Freeze PC Bundle Is Now Available in India For Rs 1,999
Following the launch of Fortnite Deep Freeze bundle for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, Epic Games has now released the PC version of the bundle in India. It’s priced at Rs. 1,999. According toGadgets360, he Fortnite Deep Freeze PC Bundle will be available at offline retails stores like ‘Games The Shop’. There’s no info about its availability on online stores like Amazon and Flipkart, but they’re expected to arrive soon.
Dec. 13, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S10 Price Leaked; Reportedly Launching on February 20
Samsung’s upcomingGalaxy S10smartphone has been making waves around the internet. It’s undeniably one of the most anticipated smartphones to come out next year. Thanks to all the leaks and rumors, we already know quite a bit about the phone. As is the case with any other rumors, there’s no way to tell if Samsung is indeed planning to launch the Galaxy S10 on that date, but it seems highly possible considering the fact that Samsung’s Unpacked event dates lie in the vicinity of MWC.
Dec. 13, 2018
YouTube Rewind 2018 Is Officially the Most Disliked YouTube Video of All Time
In just a matter of three days, this year’s YouTube Rewind video managed to get over4 millionmore dislikes to become the world’s most disliked YouTube video of all time. At the time of writing this article, YouTube shows that it has 9.8 million dislikes. However, if you see the real time counter, the video has over 10 million dislikes. Now, I am not going to talk about how good or bad the video itself is.
Dec. 13, 2018
Samsung India Tweets Praises For Galaxy A9 from an iPhone, Again
Twitter’s tech community is super active, to say the least. That’s also the reason why smartphone manufacturers use Twitter to post promotional tweets talking about their new and upcoming smartphones. However, an increasing number of smartphone makers have been posting tweets about their new Android smartphones on Twitter using, well, an iPhone. Yes, that’s true. I am sure you may have heard about this before, and it’s happened again. On the same lines, Samsung Mobile India posted a tweet about its new Galaxy A9 smartphone on Twitter via an iPhone.
Dec. 13, 2018
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen Brings The S Pen to Windows 10
Samsung has announced a new Notebook 9 Pen, its premium 2-in-1 convertibles with stylus support. The built-in S Pen is now the same as the Galaxy Note 9’s unit, which means it gets added functionality. TheS Pencan be used to jot down notes, sketch and draw, and even control the PC and has up to 2x reduced latency from the previous model, Samsung says. The S Pen options are also customizable, and it also never needs to be charged, since it’s always stored in the notebook when not in use and therefore has enough charge to last as long as the PC.
Dec. 13, 2018
Xiaomi Slashes Price of Redmi 6A to Rs 5,999
A few weeks back, Xiaomiincreasedthe price of Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A by up to Rs. 600. However, the company has now announced that it’s reducing the Redmi 6A’s price back to what it was. That’s right, Xiaomi has announced that it’s reducing the price of all Redmi 6A variants.Xiaomi Redmi 6A Following the price cut, the Redmi 6A will now be available at its initial price ofRs. 5,999for the base variant that packs 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
Dec. 13, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus Design Shown off Again in New Case Leak
Samsung has introduced both a smartphone with aselfie camera holeand amultitude of rear cameras, giving us a hint at what to expect from its forthcoming flagship Galaxy S10 lineup. Well, the rumor mill has also beenbuzzingabout the same and today we’ve got another case leak from Olixar that gives us a look at the entire Galaxy S10 lineup. TheOlixar-branded cases made an appearance on the MobileFun websiteearlier today and the listings arestill live, with pre-orders available on seven Galaxy S10 cases.
Dec. 12, 2018
Sundar Pichai’s Answer About Ads on ‘iPhone’ Lightens Up Senate Hearing
Yesterday,GoogleCEOSundar Pichaisaw himself sitting across the House Judiciary Committee, answering some difficult questions to defend his company. Needless to say, Pichai had to answer a lot of crucial questions regarding the company’splans for China, data breaches, etc. However, Iowa CongressmanSteve Kinghad one question in particular that broke the silence at the house. King’s question to Pichai was very straightforward. He asked about why his seven-year-old granddaughter saw a photo of him with inappropriate language while playing a game on her phone.
Dec. 12, 2018
ACT Fibernet Now Offers SonyLIV Subscription, but Rs 99 Fee Doesn’t Make Sense
Indian ISPACT Fibernetis now extending its offerings of over-the-top video content and adding SonyLIV to the list of supported services. Customers across all 16 cities where ACT provides its services will be able tosubscribe to SonyLIV for Rs 99 per month. This partnership appears to be in line with the other content tie-ups that SonyLIV has made over time to improve its library of content. Last month, SonyLIV partnered with USA’s Lionsgate Entertainment Group to offer shows likeThe White Queen,Vida,Chasing Life,Survivor’s Remorseetc.
Dec. 12, 2018
After Edge, Microsoft is Giving Cortana a Performance Upgrade
Microsoft’s voice assistant Cortana is trailing behind itsbiggest competitorsbut the company is far from giving up on its ambitious plans. Microsoft intends to positionCortana as an aide which will boost users’ productivityand now, it is starting to receivemulti-user voice recognitionwhich mightbring it back into competitionwith other assistants. The new voice recognition feature was first reported byWindows Central, which informs us that it should beavailable to users who have set up their Xbox or Harman Kardon Invoke(smart speaker with Cortana) with the same Microsoft account as their Windows PC.
Dec. 12, 2018
Facebook HQ Evacuated Over Alleged Bomb Threat; No Casualties
A part of Facebook’s headquarter in Menlo Park was evacuated after an anonymous bomb threat tip was received by the NYPD’s Crimestoppers Unit, whopromptly forwarded it to local authoritiesto investigate the same. The bomb threat was first reported by NBC Bay Area. Menlo Park Police Department updated folllowers on the details of the bomb threat via their official Twitter handle, first tweeting out that they have got thebuilding evacuatedand are scrubbing the area.
Dec. 12, 2018
Flipkart Looking For Video Partners to Challenge Amazon Prime
Flipkart and Amazon are the two dominant forces in the Indian e-commerce industry, but Amazon’s diverse portfolio of services, especially the Prime Video platform, gives Amazon a slight edge over Flipkart. Flipkart is now planning to invest in videos in order to challenge Amazon on yet another front after e-commerce. In an interview with theEconomicTimes, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy revealed that the company will launch a video platform and collaborate with other companies to produce video content such as movies.
Dec. 12, 2018
GIPHY Updates Its iOS App to Add ‘Sticker Maker’ and Keyboard Extension
Like it or not, GIFs are now an essential part of digital communication. You can now send GIF images on almost all the messaging platforms out there, that too with just a tap of a button. This is also why GIF-making platforms likeGIPHYare on the rise, bringing new features to the table. On the same lines, GIPHY has now added a new sticker making feature to its iOS app. I am not a huge fan of GIF images (and I’ll almost instantaneously block if you send me one), but I decided to give it a shot anyway.
Dec. 12, 2018
Google Not Ruling Out Plans to Build China Search Engine, Pichai Reveals
Google’s plans, if any, to launch a search platform in China complying to the country’s internet censorship rules, was seemingly stalled by aopposition from users,employees, andpoliticiansalike. And yesterday, whiletestifying in front of the US Congress, CEO Sundar Pichai assured the interrogators thatthe tech giant has no plans of entering China anytime soon, but he didn’t rule it out completely either. Responding to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s from Texas, Pichai said that as of now, Google isn’t planning to launch a modified version of Google search in China.
Dec. 12, 2018
Google Search in India: Here Are The Most Popular Personalities, Songs and Movies of 2018
Malayalam actress Priya Prakash Varrier, who shot to fame following her ‘wink song’ ‘Manikya Malaraya Poovi’ from the film ‘Oru Addar Love’ has become the most searched personality of the year, Google India said today in its annual recap. Varrier was followed by Priyanka Chopra’s spouse Nick Jonas in the list of most searched personalities. Chopra herself was the fourth most searched personality on Google. The second and fifth positions went to dance performer Sapna Choudhary and actor Sonam Kapoor’s husband Anand Ahuja respectively.
Dec. 12, 2018
Here’s Why Google Shows You Donald Trump When You Search For ‘Idiot’
The internet despises Donald Trump and Google is not able to do much about it. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai was summoned for around of grilling by a committeecomprising of US Senators, yesterday. While the session was primarily around the tech giant’s role in maintaining a fair and indiscriminate platform for searching anything on the internet, some lawmakers were more curious about how Google manages to goof up results. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California asked Pichai about how andwhy Google shows Trump’s photo when people search for the word “idiot”.
Dec. 12, 2018
Indian Security Engineer Wins Bounty For Microsoft Office 365, Outlook Bugs
A Kerala-based application security engineer has won bug bounty from Microsoft for discovering a series of vulnerabilities that left over 400 million Microsoft users’ accounts — from Office 365 to Outlook emails — open to hacking. Sahad NK, who works as a security researcher with cybersecurity portal Safetydetective.com, came across multiple vulnerabilities that, when chained together, allow an attacker to take over any Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Store, or Microsoft Sway account simply via the victim clicking on a link.
Dec. 12, 2018
Instagram Testing ‘Creator Accounts’ for Celebs, Influencers
With over 1 billion monthly users,Instagramhas become the go-to platform for marketers to reach their target audience. Now, in order to woo the influencers and celebrities on its platform, the company has decided to rollout ‘creator accounts’ with features like analytics and direct messaging filters. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Instagram is currently testing these creator-specific accounts with a small group of people. Reportedly, these creator-specific accounts are meant for digital influencers and artists with rapid growth on the platform.
Dec. 12, 2018
LG Unveils Two New Gram Laptops Including Its First 2-in-1 Notebook
The two new entrants in the series include LG Gram 2-in-1 which featuresa 360-degree hingeand can be used in multiple different configurations depending upon your utility. It is clearly intended for creators who like to try out different things on the move. Besides the convertible model, LG has also announced a 17-inch variant of the Gram, which resembles theearlier 15-inch modelin terms of the design. Despite its lightweight design, the LG Gram 2-in-1 iscertified for military-grade strengthand its 72Wh battery provides for21 hours of battery backupwhich is really commendable.
Dec. 12, 2018
OnePlus 6T ‘McLaren Edition’ Launched in India For Rs 50,999
Afterlaunchingthe OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition in london yesterday, OnePlus held a full-fledged launch event here in India to announce the same. That’s right, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has now been launched in India for Rs. 50,999. In case you haven’t seen the phone yet, here’s a good look at it – Pricing & Availability As I mentioned earlier, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition has been launched at Rs. 50,999. It will be available to purchase exclusive from Amazon India and OnePlus online store starting December 15.
Dec. 12, 2018
PUBG Mobile Vikendi Snow Map First Look: Chills and Thrills
After fighting over that delicious Chicken Dinner on tropical islands and deserts, PUBG has now decided to set you up for an Arctic exploration – well, not exactly! – and fend off the enemies to be the last man standing on the much-awaited snow map, which has officially been dubbed Vikendi. We, at the Beebom office, love to enjoy a game of PUBG Mobile every so often and I had been super excited for the arrival of Vikendi ever since the game studio first dropped the teaser for itsarrival on PCearlier last week.
Dec. 12, 2018
Puma Is Bringing Back Its Iconic RS-Computer Smart Shoes
Fitness trackersand smart wearable devices are readily available to purchase in this day and age. Back in the 1980s, however, the concept of connected wearable device was something that was unheard of. So when Puma debuted its a fitness tracker-equipped sneaker in 1986, it turned a lot of ‘hypebeast’ heads. It’s about to do that again. Well, the company has now decided to bring back the classic silhouette after 32 years.
Dec. 12, 2018
RBI Questions Government Over Delay in WhatsApp Payments Roll-out
The state of WhatsApp’s UPI-based payments service in India has been stuck in limbo, but it seemswider roll-outof WhatsApp Payments might finally move forward. Earlier this week, WhatsApp chief Chris Danielsknockedat RBI’s doors to push the approval through. In response, RBI has now written a letter to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NPCI, asking for their reasons behind delaying the approval for WhatsApp Payments’ wider roll-out.
Dec. 12, 2018
Sundar Pichai Denies Political Bias At Google in Senate Hearing
Google CEOSundar Pichaidenied that the tech giant favors the more progressive political currents, in contrast to what some legislators and media outlets have claimed, in his first appearance before the US Congress. “I lead this company without political bias and work to ensure that our products continue to operate that way. To do otherwise would go against our core principles and our business interests. We are a company that provides platforms for diverse perspectives and opinions – and we have no shortage of them among our own employees,” Pichai told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Dec. 12, 2018
[UPDATE: Video Removed] PewDiePie Slammed For Recommending Neo-Nazi YouTuber in Latest Video
UPDATE: Following the backlash,PewDiePie has removed his shout out to E;R’s channel. In his recent video, he acknowledged the fact that he wasn’t aware of E;R’s older videos. He also noted that he’ll continue to promote smaller channels that he enjoys watching, and he’ll be more responsible while doing so. Original article follows… Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg has grown to become a popular name in the entertainment industry. It’s hard not to acknowledge PewDiePie while talking about YouTube in general, andhis influence is immense.
Dec. 11, 2018
10 Best Hangouts Alternatives You Should Try
At launch Google Hangouts was lauded as the messaging app of the future, providing users with an all-in-one package that supported SMS, IM, voice calls, video calls, and on top of that, it worked on almost all platforms. Coming from the stables of one of the biggest tech companies in the world Hangouts definitely showed promise, which is why users flocked to the messaging app. Hangouts’ popularity also grew due to the fact that it was integrated within a couple of Google products, including Gmail and Google+ (RIP), and it also came pre-installed on a number of Android devices.
Dec. 11, 2018
Apple Appeals As China Bans Sale of Most iPhone Models
Apple has appealed against a Chinese court ruling that banned the sale and import of mostiPhone modelsafter granting Qualcomm an injunction against Apple, a stunning decision that comes amid the trade war between the US and China, CNBC reported. Apple accusedQualcommof playing dirty tricks, including asserting a patent that had already been invalidated by international courts, and other patents that it had never before used. “Qualcomm’s effort to ban our products is another desperate move by a company whose illegal practices are under investigation by regulators around the world,” Apple said in a statement on Monday.
Dec. 11, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M2 Launched With 4,000mAh Battery Launched for Rs 9,999
Within only two months of the launch of its entry-levelZenFone Max M1in India, Asus is looking to one-up the ante and has today launched its successor, the ZenFone Max M2 in the country as well. It made its debut alongside the much-awaited ZenFone Max Pro M2 and looks pretty familiar, yet appealing. Asus ZenFone Max M2 Price and Availability The base variant of the ZenFone Max M2 has been priced starting at Rs 9,999 for the base 3GB + 32GB, whereas the higher-end version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at Rs 11,999.
Dec. 11, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 With Snapdragon 660, 5000mAh Battery Launched in India
ZenFone Max Pro M1 was asignificant launchfor Asus and helped it confront the budget king, Xiaomi, and regain lost ground over the past couple of years. The smartphone sold like hotcakes and still is, however, its successor – ZenFone Max Pro M2 – has today made its much-awaited debut in India and there’s a lot to like here. Price and Availability The base variant (3GB+32GB) of the ZenFone Max Pro M2 has been priced at Rs 12,999, whereas the 4GB + 64GB version is priced at Rs 14,999, and the highest-end variant with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at Rs 16,999.
Dec. 11, 2018
Epic Games Teaser Hints at Swords in Fortnite: Battle Royale
Fortnite’s new seasonis now live, and it brings a ton of new content to the already popular battle royale title. An entire portion of the map now covered in snow and there are some new pets as well. In addition to all that,Epic Gameshas announced that a new melee weapon is on its way. Yes, I am talking about sword. The officialFortniteTwitter account shared a brief video announcing the arrival of the sword.
Dec. 11, 2018
Facebook Turns to Microsoft President For Inspiration to Revive Company
Embroiled in massive data scandals amid losing stock and market cap, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly spoken to Microsoft President Brad Smith exploring the possibility of him joining the social networking platform andbring it back to glory. According to a report in The Information on Monday, Zuckerberg spoke directly to Smith on how to build trust at Facebook. “While the conversation didn’t involve a formal job offer, Mr. Smith still felt compelled to let Mr.
Dec. 11, 2018
Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition With Triple Cameras, Lunar Ring Is Official in China
TheVivo NEX lineuphas been averse to notches from the very beginning and found the pop-up selfie camera to be the perfect solution for the same. Well, the company is still following the same ideals and taking things a ‘notch’ further with the launch of the Vivo NEX Dual Display Edition. Vivo NEX Dual-Display Edition: Price and Availability This new variant of the Vivo NEX comes only in a single 10GB+128GB configuration andhas been priced at 4,998 yuan, which roughly translates to Rs 52,000.
Dec. 11, 2018
Google+ to Shut Four Months Early Due to Another Data Breach Affecting Over 50 Million
Google has already declared that its ambitious social media platform, Google+, will beshuttered down by Augustnext year and the reason behind this is a security flaw in the past that revealed users’ profile data in Google search. Now, the scheduledshutdown has been brought ahead by four months, citing another (potential) major security breach. What the internet giant headlined as “Expediting changes to Google+” seems to be a euphemistic way of hastening the closure without inviting a lot of embarrassment.
Dec. 11, 2018
Honor Unveils New Brand Identity, With Revamped Logo
While Huawei is makinghuge stridesin the smartphone industry, its sub-brand Honor is not behind and carved out space for itself as well. The company has now become a well-known brand not only in China but also in other countries, thus, Honor believes that it’s time to change in its brand identity to reflect the same. At its Honor Artology event in Hong Kong,Honor today stated that it has grown upover the years and unveiled a new logo to celebrate its upcoming fifth anniversary.
Dec. 11, 2018
India Wants WhatsApp to Get User Consent Before Adding Them to Group Chats
WhatsApphas made major strides to fight fake news in India. The company went as far aslaunching a TV campaignto curb fake news. The central government, on the other hand, believes that there more scope for improvement, and has now has asked WhatsApp to introduce a new feature seeking consent of users before being added to any WhatsApp group chat. While you may balk at it, this move makes a lot of sense.
Dec. 11, 2018
Indian Voice Assistant Developed by IIT Patna Will Speak 18 Languages
India’s massive population presents a huge opportunity for voice-based application and has boosted Google’s and Amazon’s efforts in developingGoogle Assistantand Alexa forHindi, apart from English. However, the market for Indic languages is much larger, which is why NITI Aayog is collaborating with several researchers and developers at IIT Patna and 14 other institutions to create avoice assistant capable of addressing queries in as many as 18 languages. This voice assistant developed by the endeavors of NITI Aayog will have the required knowledge torespond to queries related to agriculture, health, education, and other professional skills.
Dec. 11, 2018
Ok Google: 50 Google Assistant Commands You Can Use
The Google Assistant is one of the most popular AI-based personal assistants out there and it’s capable of doing a whole lot of things, spanning from things as simple as setting an alarm to complex commands that will allow you to control everything in your smart home. However, in my experience, I haven’t seen many people using the Google Assistant to its full potential and if I were to guess a reason behind it, I’d say that it’s because not many people know what all they can do with theGoogle Assistant.
Dec. 11, 2018
OnePlus 6T ‘McLaren Edition’ With 10GB RAM, Warp Charge 30 Starts At £649
A little over a month after thelaunchof OnePlus 6T, OnePlus took the stage today to announce the launch of new OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition. Yes, the company has partnered with McLaren to launch this new variant, and it looks pretty awesome. Check it out:OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Pricing & Availability The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will be available in Western Europe and North America starting December 13.This will be followed by its availability in India, China and Nordic countries soon after.
Dec. 11, 2018
Some Mi TVs Forcing Ads on Users Before Switching HDMI Modes
Xiaomi is known for offering its products at highly affordable prices and while the company makes a big deal about honest pricing andlimited profiton the actual cost, it covers its bases by showing its users ads and selling ad-enabled services. This has become the norm on MIUI phones and you will see Xiaomi inserting adsanywhere it finds empty space– within its own apps like file manager, Mi Calendar, and even in themultitasking menu.
Dec. 11, 2018
Uber Brings Spotlight to India, Making it Easier for Drivers to Find You in a Crowd
Uber is always one step ahead of the competition in terms of features and had introduced a suite of nifty toolsearlier this yearto make it easier for driver and riders to get in touch and easy the pick-up process. Well, Uber now seems to be rolling out these new set of features in India. First up, we have got the Spotlight feature that can be seen as acheaper and smarter alternative to Uber’s hardware Beaconswhich simplified pickups by offering riders a visual indicator.
Dec. 11, 2018
Voice Messages in Instagram Direct are Finally Here
Instagram is known to be constantlybulking up its feature setand has brought the ability to send and receive voice messages in its Direct Messages feature today. This feature has been in the works for months and it’s now finally live. Instagram shared the release of its voice messaging feature for DMs via Twitter, giving its over billion users yet another way to communicate with friends. This newly added feature allows you to record up to one-minute long voice messages and share them in private or group conversations.
Dec. 11, 2018
Google Fit Gets Improved Tracking Widgets, Breathing Assistance
Google’s own fitness tracking app for Android, Google Fit, is getting a minor upgrade intended to improve the overall fitness tracking. This update brings a new and useful interface for logging physical activity, anew homescreen widgetfor easy view, and a new breathing exercise for those who ownWear OS devices. Google Fit wasrevamped only in August, so you won’t get to see a major difference. But starting with the widget, which was removed in the recently improved design and is now returning, you cantrack essential figuressuch as step count, calories burned, distance traversed, along with the time of the workout and accordingly calculated Heart Points.
Dec. 11, 2018
Uber Will Soon Let You Order Food At Cheaper Prices With Uber Pool Eats
Uber Pool is probably my favorite service of all time, and I use it almost on a daily basis. It let’s you get rides for incredibly cheap rates by pairing you with people who are going in the same direction. Well, the service is so popular that Uber wants to employ it toUber Eatsas well. According toTechCrunch, Uber is testing a new service called Uber Pool Eats, which, as the name suggests, will enable the drivers to pick up multiple orders from the same restaurant.
Dec. 10, 2018
‘YouTube Rewind 2018’ Is on course to Become the Most Disliked Video on the Platform
Last week, YouTube dropped its annual Rewind video featuring some of the the community’s top and budding creators. It hasn’t even been a full week since the video debuted, but it has already become the2nd most disliked video in YouTube history with 6.7 million dislikes. I hate to say this, but it looks like this year’sYouTube Rewind video will surpass Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ music video(9.7 million dislikes) to become the most disliked video.
Dec. 10, 2018
12 Free Galaxy Watch Apps and Games
Introduced a few months ago,Samsung’s Galaxy Watchis aimed at making you more efficient at work, help manage incoming notifications better, and improve your workout among some of its benefits. But besides basic functions for tracking your fitness and reducing the number of times you have to pick up your smartphone, the Watch also lets you be entertained in a number of ways. The Galaxy Watch supports a variety of games and apps that can not only help you cut your dependency on your smartphone but also offer you a wholesome dose of amusement.
Dec. 10, 2018
Call Screen is Now Available on the Original Google Pixel, But Only in the US
The feature is now available on the Pixel and Pixel XL duo, but it appears that Call Screen is only available to a small circle of users based in the United States. I checked the Google Phone app on the first generation Pixel at Beebom and can confirm that the feature is not yet available in India. Moreover, Google is yet to reveal any official information regarding the wider release of Call Screen for the Pixel and Pixel XL outside the United States.
Dec. 10, 2018
Elon Musk Opens up About Twitter, Smoking Pot and More in a Recent Interview
TeslachiefElon Muskhas had one helluva year. He sold over $4 million worth offlamethrowers,smoked weedduring a podcast and even called a Thai cave rescue diver a ‘Pedo’. Yes, talk about overachieving! Well, Elon recently sat down withLesley Stahl, correspondent of CBSNews for an interview, and talked about his tweeting habits. He even shared how he really feels about the SEC.Elon Musk 60 Minutes Interview Lesley jumped straight into Elon’s tweeting habits and asked as to why he tweets so much.
Dec. 10, 2018
Essential Has Acquired the Indian Startup Behind Newton Mail
This acquisition comes hot on the heels of the shutdown of Newton app. What Essential plans to do with Newton app, however, remains to be seen. If I had to guess though, I think Essential will bundle a variation of the app as an email client with its hardware offerings. Perhaps Essential would use CloudMagic’s expertise to build its AI-powered phone? But hey, your guess is as good as mine, so let’s wait for an official announcement instead.
Dec. 10, 2018
Galaxy A8s is Samsung’s First Phone With a Punch-Hole Display and No Headphone Jack
For Samsung, the idea of a notch on top of a display seems laughable and the series ofads mocking Appleis an avid example. In spite of shying away from – or rather, rebutting – notches, the South Korean electronics giant has now taken a predicted-yet-unusual approach at tackling the notch while still offering the highest-possible screen-to-body ratio. At a launch event in China,Samsung today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A8sand the exceptional feature of the new smartphone is the camera cut-out, which is basically ahole punched through the display.
Dec. 10, 2018
Google Acquires ‘Where is My Train’, An Indian App to Locate Trains Without Internet
India has a massive market when it comes toanything related to public transport, especially Indian railways and Google realizes that. After significant efforts in the area of providinginternet connectivity to passengersat Indian railway stations, Google’s new step should help Indians book tickets and track their rides better. The Economic Timesreports that Google has acquired Bengaluru-based Sigmoid Labs, the developer of the Android app called “Where is My Tain”. The app is fairly popular on the Google Play Store (free) and hasmore than 10 million downloadsand Google’s backing is likely to push it further.
Dec. 10, 2018
Here are the Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2018
Listed below are all the games that are coming to the premium Xbox gaming service in December, alongside their date of availability. Some of the titles are already available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, while the rest will be added in the upcoming weeks. Mortal Kombat X:Already Available One of the most notable additions to the Xbox Game Pass library this month is Mortal Kombat X, regarded as one of the best fighting game out there.
Dec. 10, 2018
High Quality Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL Leak Reveals Headphone Jack, Notch-less LCD Display
Pixel smartphones are clearly intended to compete with iPhones and Google has not only followed the suit in terms of the lavish pricing but, also by offeringspecially branded–and equally lavishly priced– accessories andrestricting users to the Google ecosystem. Now, Google appears to embark upon thesame territorythat Apple recently tried to tread on – i.e. of relatively affordable smartphones with aselective mix of affordable and flagship features. Google is possibly working on a smartphone that will borrow features from theGoogle Pixel 3duo without cannibalizing sales of the flagship model, asApple’s iPhone XRis intended to.
Dec. 10, 2018
Honor View 20 With 48MP Camera, Punch-Hole Display Arrives on December 26
TheNova 4is not the only smartphone from Huawei’s stable to come equipped with a punch-hole in-display camera, as the company’s Honor subsidiary is also planning to launch a new smartphone with a similar design later this month. Honor has already started sending out press invites for company’s next smartphone, theView 20or theV20, thatwill be unveiled in China on December 26th. Aside from the in-display camera, the Honor View 20 will come equipped with a whopping48MP rear cameraand a‘Link Turbo’feature to offer faster connectivity speed.
Dec. 10, 2018
Nokia 8.1 with Dual Zeiss Cameras, HDR 10 Display Launched in India at Rs. 26,999
Afterunveilingthe Nokia 8.1 in Dubai a few days ago, HMD Global has today launched the new Nokia smartphone for the Indian market at an event in Mumbai. The Nokia 8.1 has been priced atRs. 26,999and isnow up for pre-orders, while thesale starts on December 21stfrom Amazon, Nokia’s official online store as well authorized retail partners which include Croma, MyG and Reliance stores among others. The Nokia 8.1 is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, just like the Oppo R17 Pro, which was launched in India yesterday.
Dec. 10, 2018
OnePlus 6T’s Screen Unlock Keeps Learning and Gets Faster Over Time
TheOnePlus 6T‘s in-display fingerprint sensor is blazing fast and also happens to be one of its standout features, but it appears that Screen Unlock becomes even faster over time. In an official blog post, OnePlus explained that every time users put their finger over the sensor, it not only recognizes the fingerprint pattern to unlock the smartphone, but also records some more fingertip regions that were not in the database during the initial set-up.
Dec. 10, 2018
Oppo Displays First 5G Prototype of Find X Powered by Snapdragon 855
5G, thenext generation of mobile network, is starting to gain pace and China is among the countries running for a pole position in the global launch and research related to the network protocol. Oppo Find X was the phonemaker’s entry key into the US and thus, a 5G variant is vital for it to make a mark. The prototype variant of the Oppo Find X uses a Snapdragon X50 modem along with aSnapdragon 855chipset.
Dec. 10, 2018
Overwatch Winter Wonderland Event Kicks off Tomorrow, Here Are All the New Skins
The Overwatch Winter Wonderland event is all set to kick off tomorrow i.e. 11 December, and the fans across the globe are unable to contain their excitement. Even Blizzard has been teasing the event pretty heavily. The studio has revealed a total of six new skins via its Twitter handle, leading up to the event. So far, Blizzard has revealed a total of four legendary skins, 1 Epic skin, and a Holiday skin for the event.
Dec. 10, 2018
Permanent Price Cut of Rs 1,000 Makes Poco F1 Even More Desirable
Xiaomi’s Poco F1 is already among the devices which offer abigger bang for your buckthan most others in this price segment. For starters, it comes with a flagship Snapdragon 845 processor which is an unusual sight for this price, and elements like internalheat dissipation system, QualcommQuick Charge 4+, andIR face unlocksimply makes the price unbelievable. But just when you might be thinking the package has no room for being any more attractive, the Poco F1 has received apermanent price cut of Rs 1,000 on all models.
Dec. 10, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Goes on Open Sale Starting December 12
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India last month, but in typical Xiaomi fashion, the device has so far been available through the dreaded flash sales model. That changes now. Xiaomi has announced that the Redmi Note 6 Pro will now be available via open sale starting December 12th. The Redmi Note 6 Pro sports a 6.26-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels. Xiaomi has decided to include a notch to add more screen real-estate.
Dec. 10, 2018
Xiaomi’s Upcoming Smartphone With 48MP Rear Camera to Arrive in January
Xiaomi is planning to launch a new smartphone that will come equipped with a whopping48MP rear camera. Xiaomi’s President, Lin Bin. shared the image of a smartphone’s camera module which had a prominent48MP CAMERAbranding below the LED flash. But unfortunately, he did not reveal any further information regarding the upcoming smartphone’s name. Xiaomi’s Global spokesperson and Director of Product Management, Donovan Sung, also shared the same image on Twitter and revealed that the aforesaid devicewill arrive in January next year.
Dec. 10, 2018
10 Best Google Allo Alternatives
Best Google Allo Alternatives This particular Google Allo alternative should not come as any surprise. WhatsApp is probably the most ubiquitous chat application you can find on the internet and it is damn good at it. If you switch to WhatsApp, you can be sure that you will find all your friends here. Also, the service keeps on introducing new features which has made it much more than a simple messaging app.
Dec. 9, 2018
Facebook 2018 Year in Review: Sports, Festivals and Kerala Floods Connected India
The community came together in large numbers on the social media platform to lend support and offer help during the disastrousKerala floods. Features such as“Safety Check tool”, “Live”, “Creating Page”and“Raising Funds”enabled people to reach to their dear ones, seeking help and informing about their safety. The much-anticipated wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on May 19, connected 42 million people on Facebook who posted about the ceremony and the newlyweds.
Dec. 9, 2018
How to Fix DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain Error in Google Chrome
One of the most common problems that Google Chrome users might encounter is the DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain error. What this error basically means that browser was not able to retrieve information from your DNS to display the websites that you are looking for. Basically, whenever these problems occur, you won’t be able to access the internet. Thankfully, there are a number of fixes available to solve the DNS_Probe_Finished_Nxdomain error to get your web browser to normal.
Dec. 9, 2018
South Park Trolls Jezz Bezos As A Sinister Super Villain with Telepathic Powers
South Park is known for its profanity-laden, dark humor and satire around real world events. It often trolls celebrities, politicians and billionaires in the most brutal fashion possible. Amazon founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos, is the latest target of South Park’s roasting and the hit TV show’s‘Unfulfilled’episode spared him no mercy. In the recent episode, Jeff Bezos looks like a mashup of a Watcher and Megamind with a huge, bald head and protruding nerves, capable of talking telepathically with people.
Dec. 9, 2018
Uber Will Double Its Indian Workforce With Increased Hiring in 2019
Online ride-hailing platform Uber has announced it will double its workforce in the product and engineering departments, from over 500 to more than 1,000 ‘technologists’, at its Bengaluru and Hyderabad facilities next year. Uberaims to hire full-stack teams that include product managers, product designers, data scientists, user researchers, mobile, front-end and back-end engineers, as well as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts, the company said in a statement.
Dec. 9, 2018
‘Streamer Sloth’ Is a Hilarious Comic About PUBG That’s Worth Digging Into
The craze ofPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundsa.k.a PUBG may have faded over the past few months due to the influx of battle royale games making it to the market. However, it is safe to say that the internet is filled with a ton of PUBG memes and artwork that’ll keep you entertained for days. I say this because I recently stumbled upon a Reddit thread that said –“All 50+ of my Battlefeels PUBG Comics in one imgur post”.
Dec. 8, 2018
Uber Reportedly Files for IPO, One Day After Lyft
Cab hailing giant Uber has filed paperwork for its initial public offering (IPO), The Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter, just a day after San Francisco-based on-demand transportation company Lyft’s IPO plans were also reported by media. Uber’s filing comes just one day after its biggest rival Lyft also deposited paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an IPO. However, the details of Uber’s filing, including the exact day of filing the paperwork aren’t known.
Dec. 8, 2018
Apple Acquires London-Based Music Company Platoon
In a bid to further cement its position in the global music space,Applehas reportedly acquired London-based creative services and music start-up Platoon for an undisclosed sum. Feigelson has worked with Apple for over 15 years for live events and artist relations. “The Apple deal gives Platoon the backing and resources to accomplish its vision and continue its goal to develop original music and visual content,” the report quoted a Platoon source as saying.
Dec. 8, 2018
Facebook Fined 10 Million Euros for Misleading Users About Data Sharing
Italian regulators have fined Facebook 10 million euros for selling users’ data without informing them. The competition watchdog handed Facebook two fines totalling 10 million euros, “also for discouraging users from trying to limit how the company shares their data”, Italian portal The Local reported on Saturday. Facebook “misleadingly gets people to sign up… without informing them in an immediate and adequate way of how the data they will provide will be harvested for commercial purposes”, read a statement from Italy’s AGCM consumer and market watchdog.
Dec. 8, 2018
Google Announces ‘Journalism AI’ Project to Train Newsrooms
To help news industry use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in more innovative ways, Google has announced a partnership with Polis, the international journalism think-tank at London School of Economics and Political Science, to create ‘Journalism AI’. Part of theGoogle News Initiative(GNI), the Journalism AI project will focus on research and training for newsrooms on the intersection of AI and journalism. “As part of ‘Journalism AI’, next year, we’ll publish a global survey about how the media is currently using — and could further benefit from — this technology,” Google said in a statement on Friday as it organised GNI Innovation Forum here.
Dec. 8, 2018
Google Removes 22 Apps From Play Store Over Ad Fraud, Malware
Just a few days ago, GoogleremovedCheetah Mobile’s CM File Manager and Kika Tech’s Kika Keyboard apps from the Play Store after they were found runningad click fraud. Google has now kicked out 22 more apps from the Play Store that were engaged in click fraud, with one of them being a popular app with over a million downloads. The apps contained malicious code and were discovered by Sophos. Besides allowing click fraud, these apps also had the capability to retrieve malicious files from their servers and used up a significantly high amount of data as well as battery power.
Dec. 8, 2018
Hear the First Sounds from Mars Straight From NASA’s InSight Lander
NASA’sInSight lander, which touched down on Mars on November 26, has provided the first ever “sounds” of Martian wind on the Red Planet, the NASA said. InSight sensors captured a haunting low rumble caused by vibrations from the wind onMars, estimated to be blowing between 10 to 15 mph (5 to 7 meters a second) on December 1, from northwest to southeast, NASA said on Friday. The winds on Mars were reportedly consistent with the direction of dust devil streaks in the landing area, which were observed from orbit.
Dec. 8, 2018
Instagram Fixes Weird Glitch That Added Lines on Your Photos
It appears that serviceoutageis not the only thing Instagramers have to worry about. A couple of days ago, Instagram users started experiencing a weird glitch which caused lines to appear on photos and stories. Affected users took to Twitter and shared samples of the photos which had irregularly spaced lines running across the photos. But the issue is not only limited to Instagram’s platform because photos and stories reposted on Facebook continued to show the lines.
Dec. 8, 2018
Nokia Opens Up About Gaming Phones, Innovation and Upcoming Flagships
HMD Global iscelebrating the second anniversary of Nokia’s returnwith thelaunch of the Nokia 8.1in Dubai, which is also when thefolks over at WinFuturegot to deep dive into the past, present, and future of Nokia. Speaking to HMD Global’s German marketing boss Britta Gerbracht, WinFuture learned about Nokia’s current sales, banking on the nostalgia factor, gaming and flagship phones, among a variety of other things. The Finnish company hasmanaged to sell more than 70 million phones(a mix of Android and feature phones)in the span of last two years, which shows that the consumers still have trust in the brand.
Dec. 8, 2018
Ok Google Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
Google Assistant is very useful. I personally use it on a daily basis to check weather reports, get my daily briefing, and follow my favorite sports team. While I didn’t have any problem using Google Assistant in the past, I have seen many people complaining about it not working properly. Mostly, people complain that the Assistant doesn’t respond to them when they are using the “Ok Google” command. In this article, we are going to take a look at several solutions that can solve that problem.
Dec. 8, 2018
OnePlus Accused of Removing Negative Reviews from Official Store
Image is everything for a brand such as OnePlus. The company has built its reputation by portraying itself as a community-centric brand and as such it has always allowed users to voice their feedback. Indeed, OnePlus prides itself onlistening to consumer feedback. But several community members have alleged on Reddit that the company has beendeleting negative product reviewsfrom its online store listings.Courtesy: u/ftblwolf | Reddit OnePlus is a brand associated with high-quality and innovative products and its growth can be attributed to its loyal community members.
Dec. 8, 2018
Poco Announces First Poco Community Dev Huddle on December 15
Unlike a majority of smartphones out there, unlocking thePoco F1‘s bootloader won’t void the manufacturer’s warranty and can be unlocked by users in just3 days. Aftersendingunits of the Poco F1 to developers, Xiaomi’s Poco has announced the firstPOCO Community Dev Huddlewhere some lucky fans can get to meet developers working with the Poco F1 and interact with them. The company’s inaugural developer meet-up will be organized in Mumbai on December 15, and registrations are now live on the official Poco forum.
Dec. 8, 2018
Popular Torrent Tracker Leechers Paradise Goes Offline After 12 Years
While YouTube is trying to fend off European Union’s new copyright law Article 13, one of the largest torrent tracking websites “Leechers Paradise” has already taken the back seat and called it quits after 12 years of serving the torrenting community. Leechers Paradise had been the longest-standing tracker server and there’s a possibility that you would have seen its name pop-up in the tracker list – if you are into torrenting.
Dec. 8, 2018
Alleged Renders, 360-Degree Video of Sony’s Xperia XZ4 Compact Leaked
Alleged CAD-based renders of Sony’s upcomingXperia XZ4flagship were recently leaked which indicated that the smartphone will sport a triple rear-camera set-up and slimmer bezels, but will miss out on the headphone jack. After giving us the first glimpse of Sony’s next flagship, trusted leakster@OnLeakshas now partnered withCompareRajato share the alleged renders of the Xperia XZ4 compact, alongside a 360-degree video of the device. As per the leaked renders, the Xperia XZ4 compact will share design elements with its larger sibling such as the glossy rear panel, the side mounted fingerprint sensor and the absence of a display notch.
Dec. 8, 2018
Vivo NEX 2 Likely to Have Snapdragon 845, 10GB RAM
Vivo NEX 2 dual-screen variant is almost official at this point. The insistent flow ofrumors and leakshas been followed up by teasers and press renders from the Chinese giant, with launch set for 11 December. The Vivo NEX 2 has now made an appearance on Geekbench, giving us a hint at some of the key internal specs. A Vivo smartphone with model number V1821A has shown up twice on Geekbench today and it appears to be the Vivo NEX 2 because it has beenpowered by the Snapdragon 845.
Dec. 7, 2018
AI-Driven News Feed Now Available on Google Assistant, Google Home
Google has partnered with some of the top news organisations and publishers to let people listen to curated, customised and long-form news stories via itsGoogle Assistant-enabled smart home speakers. Over the past year, the tech giant worked with publishers including CNBC, Hollywood Reporter, Washington Post and the South China Morning Post, building a prototype that brings the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ofGoogle Newsto the voice context of the Assistant. “This new experience will bring you an audio news playlist assembled in that moment, for you.
Dec. 7, 2018
10 Best Streaming Services to Help You Cut the Cord
With Smart TVs becoming cheaper by the day and a number of streaming services becoming more accessible to the average use, the downfall of cable TV is not just a possibility but a fact that most cable TV service providers have come to realize. If you’re one of the many who’ve been meaning to cut the cord, but haven’t devoted yourself to the ‘Netflix and Chill’ life just yet, then you should seriously consider switching to an online streaming service which will give you the liberty to choose whatever you watch to watch.
Dec. 7, 2018
Apple Is Still Replacing Old iPhone Battery for Rs 2,000, but Only till December 31
After Apple admitted to haveintentionally slowed down older iPhonesdue to aging batteries, it has been offeringbattery replacementsfor almost one-third of the cost. It’s been a year now and this was a great offer for those with iPhone 6 or newer models, who wanted a new battery outside warranty. But now the offer is about to end soon. The iPhone models supported in the program include the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhones 6s and 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus, 8 and 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
Dec. 7, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 ECG and Irregular Heart Beat Tracking Live in US
Apple Watch Series 4will now help users in the US take anelectrocardiogram (ECG)right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to provide critical data to physicians. “New electrodes in Apple Watch Series 4 now enable customers to take an ECG directly from the wrist,” Apple said in a statement on Thursday. “Starting today, the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 marks the first direct-to-consumer product that enables customers to take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist,” added the Cupertino-based tech giant.
Dec. 7, 2018
ASUS TUF Gaming FX505 Laptop Review: A Tough Recommendation
Asus Republic of Gamers is a huge name in the gaming industry, known over the years for its excellent gaming hardware and accessories. We ourselves have recommended some Asus gaming laptops such as theROG Strixlaptops in the past for its killer performance. That, sadly, hasn’t been the case with theTUF Gaming series,which is fairly new on the scene, and looks to reduce the price point of Asus gaming laptops. With its TUF Gaming laptops, Asus is essentially trying to bridge the gap between hardcore gaming laptops and mainstream notebooks.
Dec. 7, 2018
Bumble Arrives in India to Take on Tinder: Here’s How to Make Your Profile and Get Started
Bumble has been making some big strides in the business, giving a tough competition to Tinder. Well, the app has now arrived in India after roping in actressPriyanka Chopraas a partner, advisor, and investor. Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd made a public appearance earlier this week in Delhi along with Chopra to introduce the so-called “feminist dating app” to Indians.Bumble There’s a lot of hype surrounding Bumble in India, so I understand if you want to install and take it for a spin.
Dec. 7, 2018
Chrome 71 Released With Improved Ad Blocking, Protection Against Billing Scam
Google has announced its newly-released Chrome 71, the latest version of its web browser, is now rolling out for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which aims to keep deceptive websites off. The latest version of Google’s browser was in the works over the past few months and has just left the beta programme. “The Chrome team is delighted to announce the promotion of Chrome 71 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Dec. 7, 2018
CS:GO Gets Free-to-Play Battle Royale Mode Called ‘Danger Zone’
Valve has decided to give in on the battle royale craze by announcing a new free-to-play BR game mode called ‘Danger Zone’ for CS:GO. The Danger Zone battle royale mode on CS:GO is said to be similar to other games in the genre like Fortnite or PUBG. You’ll be dropped in an ever-shrinking map called Blacksite with up to 18 other players, where you need to hunt for guns and other equipment.
Dec. 7, 2018
Facebook Boosts Political Ads Transparency in India Ahead of 2019 LS Polls
Now anyone who wants to run an ad in Indiarelated to politicswill need to first confirm their identity and location, and give more details about who placed the ad, the social networking giant said in a statement late Thursday. “We’re making big changes to the way we manage these ads on Facebook and Instagram. We’ve rolled out these changes in the US, Brazil and the UK, and next, we’re taking our first steps towards bringing transparency to ads related to politics in India,” said Sarah Clark Schiff, Product Manager at Facebook.
Dec. 7, 2018
God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2 Win Big At The Game Awards 2018
It’s a jam-packed event where the year’s biggest games across multiple platforms are celebrated for their contribution to the industry. The Game Awards has also become a major platform for game developers to showcase what they’re cooking for the years to follow. We’ll talk more about all the game announcements later, but for now, let’s take a look at all the winners, shall we? Game of the Year: God of War
Dec. 7, 2018
Google Starts Rolling out Gender Specific Translation to Reduce Bias
In a bid to reduce gender biases in its translation service, Google has started rolling out a feature that provides feminine and masculine translations for some gender-neutral words on theGoogle Translatewebsite. The feature is currently available only for a few languages, although Google plans to bring it to more languages soon. So one can now translate single words from English to languages like French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish. As of now, translations for short phrases and sentences that mention a person in a gender-neutral way is available for the English and Turkish language pair.
Dec. 7, 2018
Google, Amazon Could Launch AirPods Competitors Next Year
Kuo’s latest prediction is backed by information received from sources in the supply chain, and even names the companies that will act as suppliers for Google and Amazon’s respective AirPods competitors. The new ear-device competition to break out soon: Google and Amazon to be Apple’s main competitors in the AirPod-alike market; Goertek and Unitech to be the sole suppliers for Google and Amazon’s AirPod-alike products. The analyst mentioned that Google and Amazon’s motivation behind developing their own wireless earbuds is the success of the AirPods.
Dec. 7, 2018
How to Export Google Allo Data
Export Google Allo Data The steps involved in exporting Google Allo data is almost the same for both Android and iOS devices. However, there are a few differences so we will go through the steps for both platforms individually: Google Allo makes it really simple to export your user data. Just follow the steps and you will be able to export both messages and media from your chats: Just like on iOS, exporting Google Allo data on Android is pretty simple too.
Dec. 7, 2018
iPhone XR Rated as Best Single Lens Camera Phone by DxOMark
Google Pixel 3 is touted as the best smartphone camera these days –we certainly thought so– however, DxOMark begs to differ. The camera ratings website has declarediPhone XR as the best single-camera smartphone. This is certainly a major feat for the iPhone XR that had earlier been bashed for its less-than-full-HD display and hefty pricing. If you aren’t aware of the camera specifications of the iPhone XR, you get a 12MP (f/1.
Dec. 7, 2018
Leaked Press Renders Give Us The First Look at OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition
Just moments after OnePlus teased the arrival ofWarp chargewith OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition next week, leaked press renders of the smartphone have found their way online. The renders give us a sneak peek at the device, confirming the carbon fiber back panel, Warp charge technology, and 10GB RAM on board. The press renders for OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition have been leaked, courtesy of up and coming tipsterIshan Agarwal, who posted the same on his personal Twitter handle.
Dec. 7, 2018
Microsoft Confirms Chromium-Based Edge Coming to Older Windows PCs, Mac
Microsoft has agreed to bow down to Google’s monopoly on the internet yet again, by confirming that it will move its Edge browser to the same web rendering engine as Chrome. This verifies thereport earlier this weekwhen we learned that Microsoft was possibly mulling this move with the objective of removing some pain points users face with Edge The revamped Edge browser will continue tohave the same interface and visual appealbut will “make the web-experience better for many different audiences“, said Joe Belfiore, the corporate VP of Windows.
Dec. 7, 2018
Nokia 7.1 Review: Great Display and Cameras, But Mediocre Performance
There are many things that make Nokia so very iconic – from the Nokia tune to the “Connecting people” handshake and to the fine hardware design of the phones – and HMD Global, which currently oversees this legacy, has preserved these and many of its qualities very well over the past two years. The recently announced Nokia 7.1 is an example of this commitment and feels like a reminder of the assurance that Nokia phones guaranteed back in the day.
Dec. 7, 2018
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Could Have Faster Charging Than OnePlus 6T
As we near the unveiling of the much-anticipatedOnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, which has been scheduled for December 12 in India, the Chinese giant has started teasing features for its upcoming smartphone. OnePlus India has today taken to Twitter to tease that the OnePlus 6T McLaren Editioncould feature faster charging speedsthan its existing flagship lineup. The tweet is accompanied with the caption“Charging is about to hit warp speed,”which may be the subtle hint one needs to suspect that Dash charging could finally be going away.
Dec. 7, 2018
PUBG Mobile Will Get Vikendi Snow Map on December 20 with 0.10.0 Update
I’ll have to admit though, Tencent Games has been doing a phenomenal job of keeping the game updated with all the latest features. On the same lines, it looks like the company now working on pushing the latestVikendi snow mapupdate to its mobile players. While there’s official info about the new map’s arrival on PUBG Mobile, we’ve learnt that it’ll debut on December 20, thanks to leaked patch notes. According to the leaked patch notes of the PUBG Mobile 0.
Dec. 7, 2018
PUBG Vikendi Snow Map for PC is Here
PUBG has been going from strength to strength, be it on PC, consoles or the PUBG Mobile juggernaut on Android and iOS. One way Blue Hole and PUBG Corp. has been doing this is through new maps, released every few months. The long-awaited snow map,Vikendi, is now here for PUBG on PC, and will come to consoles in January. Followingthe launch of Sanhok, the snow map forPlayerUnknown’s Battlegroundshas been one of the most anticipated game features of the year.
Dec. 7, 2018
WhatsApp Vows to Remove Child Porn, But Encryption Under Threat
WhatsApp has committed itself to remove child pornography and rape videos from its platform and in a statement, today, said that itwill take strict actions against violators. While the current resolution is banning users who share such “vile” content, WhatsApp says that it also provides legal support to help during investigations for such crimes. This came after a bench of Supreme Court Justices Madan B Lokur and U U Lalit said that the government and leading internet companies operating in India have agreed that the videos showing non-consensual sex – such as in form of rape, harassment, or pedophilic content – must not be transmitted on the internet.
Dec. 7, 2018
The Game Awards 2018: Epic Store Goes Live, New Far Cry Game and Mortal Kombat 11
However, The Game Awards is more than just an award ceremony. It’s grown to become a popular platform for game developers to show off their developments. And this year was no different, as we got to see some new game trailers, game announcements, and other surprises. Here’s a quick round up of everything – Epic Game Store Is Now Live Epic probably made the biggest splash at The Game Awards this year with the launch of its digital storefront for PC and Mac.
Dec. 7, 2018
WhatsApp Beta for Android Adds Group Calling Button in Group Chats
WhatsAppintroducedgroup audio and video calling to both iOS and Android users earlier this year, but you had to ring up one user and then add all of the other participants. But, the messaging giant has been looking to simplify the process by adding a dedicated video and audio calling button within group chats. It wasearlier spotted in testing for iOSbut has now rolled out to Android beta users as well.
Dec. 7, 2018
Snapdragon 8cx is Qualcomm’s Most Powerful Processor; Built for Windows Laptops
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 isofficially hereto power the flagship smartphones next year, however, the chipmaker is making a major stride into the PC market with the launch of its purpose-built ‘Snapdragon 8cx’ compute platform for always-on Windows 10 laptops and convertibles. Being a 7nm processor, just like the Snapdragon 855 that wasunveiled a couple of days ago,you must think that it’s the same chipset, that has been optimized to be compatible with Windows 10 for ARM.
Dec. 6, 2018
[UPDATE] OnePlus To Launch Snapdragon 855 Smartphone Early Next Year
Update: OnePlus has clarified to Engadget that it will have one of the first 5G smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 next year, and not the absolute first. We have updated our article to reflect this correction. Qualcomm’s Tech Summit is currently underway in Hawaii and we’ve nowofficially been introducedto the flagship Snapdragon 855 chipset. However, things took an interesting turn on the second day of the event, where OnePlus announced that it will be releasing one of the first smartphones with Snapdragon 855, which brings reallykiller camera featuresthanks to the Spectra 380 ISP.
Dec. 6, 2018
Ahmedabad Doctor Claims World’s First Telerobotic Heart Surgery on Patient 32 KM Away
Dr Tejas Patel, an internationally renowned cardiologist, claims to have performed the world’s first cardiovascular stent surgery in a female patient, operating from a remote area, which would make history in cardiovascular surgery in the world. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, present at the Akshardham temple to watch the surgery take place, said: “Gujarat government will be thinking on how to utilize this technology to save precious lives. With experts like Tejas Patel, we will move ahead.
Dec. 6, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Max M2 Officially Unveiled in Russia
Ever since the Redmi Note 6 Pro arrived in India earlier last month, we have been waiting on the release of theZenFone Max Pro M2launch in the country. As you must have already heard, Asus had planned to officially unveil its much-awaited ZenFone Max Pro M1 successor on December 11. However, it seems like the company couldn’t contain the excitement any longer and has bared it all by quietly launching the ZenFone Max M2 and ZenFone Max Pro M2 in Russia.
Dec. 6, 2018
Vivo NEX 2 Dual Screen Phone Teased Again, and Leaked Again
The Vivo NEX was already a revolutionary phone that kicked-off the era of the mechanical pop-up selfie cameras, but the company wants to push the limits on the next-gen model. It’s expected to soon unveil theVivo NEX dual-screen variant,and has officially teased it again. At the same time new leaks have given us a clearer look at the phone with two screens and a weird circular camera on the back.
Dec. 6, 2018
Fact Check: No, Google Didn’t Launch a Rs 500 Feature Phone in Indonesia
If you haven’t been living under a rock, I’m certain that you would come across a number of stories – even from leading publications – talking about a Google 4G feature phone called the WizPhone WP006, which was supposedly launched by Google at its ‘Google for Indonesia’ event earlier this week. Everyone is hyped to see Google finally take onJioPhonewith the debut of its own $7 4G feature phone, which is quite affordable, but sadly, I will have to burst that bubble for you.
Dec. 6, 2018
YouTube Rewind 2018: Here Are The Top Indian Channels of The Year
Trailing Bhadana is Bhuvan Bam of theBB Ki Vinesfame who now has11.3 million subscribersand is known for playing multiple characters in his comedy sketches which have a wide fan following. RememberAngry Masterji? Note:The Top Trending list is created based not only on the basis of views,but on the gross engagement it generates which also include likes, comments and related search queries. With Inputs from IANS
Dec. 6, 2018
Google Is Killing Off Allo to Refocus on RCS and Messages App
Back in April when Google temporarily suspended the development for Allo, I was almost certain that the company would kill it sooner rather than later. And the day is here as Google has now gone on record to confirm that it’sshutting down Allo for good. The shut down of Allo isn’t all that surprising to begin with. In fact, Google is the one to be blamed here as it baked almost all Allo features into itsRCS-enabled Messagesapp like Smart Reply, GIF support and more.
Dec. 6, 2018
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition ‘Notify Me’ Page Now Live on Amazon India
On one hand, OnePlus is making waves by announcing that it will be thefirst to launcha Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone, on the other, the Chinese giant is building up the anticipation for itsOnePlus 6T McLaren Editionlaunch next week. OnePlus has yet again partnered with Amazon to exclusively bring “OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition” smartphone to India andthe ‘Notify Me‘ landing pagefor the same has gone live today on the e-commerce platform. This means if you’re looking forward to the new McLaren Edition device, then you can register your interest to learn about the price and availability details via e-mail.
Dec. 6, 2018
OnePlus Announces Winner of the First OnePlus Lucky Star Campaign
OnePlus recently announced the OnePlus Lucky Star campaign to celebrate the 4th year of the company’s partnership with Amazon. As part of the campaign, OnePlus announced that the company will randomly pick one person from amongst all buyers who purchase theOnePlus 6Tbetween November 30, and December 2 on Amazon and ask him a question, and if that person answers correctly, he/she will win a package of 600 gifts. OnePlus has now revealed the winner of the OnePlus Lucky Star campaign; Shashank Shekhar, a 24-year old Delhi resident who has now been awarded the gift package containing 600 items.
Dec. 6, 2018
Pixel PowerUps on Flipkart Gives You Rs. 7,000 Discount on Google Pixel 3
Google has launched aPixel 3referral program called thePixel PowerUpsin India which offersa discount of Rs. 7,000 on Google’s latest flagshipand also grants an e-gift card worth Rs. 2,000 to the person generating the referral code. The Rs. 7,000 referral discount will be applied on top of other offers that are available onthe Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL on Flipkart. How to Generate Pixel 3 Referral Link? The Pixel 3 referral program isonly available for existing users of a Pixel or Nexus smartphone.
Dec. 6, 2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Brings 4K HDR, Video Portrait Mode
Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, theSnapdragon 855, has already got fans excited with itspowerful AI capabilities, and of course the power efficiency from the 7nm process. But Qualcomm spent a good deal of its presentation last night, talking about the camera capabilities that the chip can unlock. Bear in mind that this is what Qualcomm says the chipset can bring, not what you will see in phones. That, of course, is up to the manufacturers.
Dec. 6, 2018
Qualcomm To Bring Key Snapdragon 855 Features to Mid-range Chipsets by 2020
Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 855, is finally here and would be used to power most flagship phones in the coming year. It promises major improvements over its predecessor in terms ofraw power, AI and computer vision,photography, and also 5G connectivity. Budget Snapdragon 855 Flagships While we expect the next OnePlus flagship to disrupt the market (and make some recent OnePlus 6T buyers angry in the process) and launching thefirst Snapdragon 855-powered smartphone, we were more keen to know about the mid-range segment, where the competition is the most intense.
Dec. 6, 2018
Schools in Bengaluru Now Warning Parents About PUBG Addiction
PUBGhas grown to become one of the most popular online multiplayer games in India. In fact, the mobile version of the game (PUBG Mobile) has become a rage in the community and if you look closely, you’ll probably find people battling it out for the chicken dinner. ThisPUBG addiction, however, has become a matter of concern for parents, who have now started seeing the ill-effects of their ward playing the game for long hours after classes.
Dec. 6, 2018
Uber Lite Gets Uber Pool Ride Option, Paytm Support
UberlaunchedUber Lite, a lightweight version of its mobile app designed for emerging markets, back in June. But the lighter version of the Uber app lacked two key features – the Uber Pool ride option and Paytm support for making payments. Uber has announced that theUber Lite will now feature Uber Pool as a ride option as well as Paytm integrationto pay the cab fare. Starting today, both the ride pooling option and Paytm support will be live on the Uber Lite app.
Dec. 6, 2018
Fortnite Now Lets You Make Custom Islands and Worlds with Creative Mode
Fortnite now lets players design and play on their own islands in the game, thanks to the launch of a new Creative mode. Epic Gamessays Fortnite Creative will be rolling out starting today; For the first week, it will be only be available to those who have bought the Season 7 Battle Pass, and it will be available to all players by December 13.Creative modeis free, so you don’t have to buy V-Bucks to play it.
Dec. 6, 2018
Facebook Messenger Lite Gets Animated GIFs, Customization Settings
Facebook’s Messenger Lite has got richer with more features such as animated GIFs and most customization features that were available in the full-sizedMessenger app. “While you could receive GIFs in Messenger Lite for some time, they were not animated. Starting now, people can express themselves more in chats with family and friends by sending and playing animated GIFs. “To send a GIF, use a third party keyboard (such as the Google keyboard), search for GIFs in their library, and send a more expressive message,” Krish Gali, Product Manager,Facebook, wrote in a blog post late Wednesday.
Dec. 5, 2018
Oppo R17 Pro Review: Really Impressive, But Overpriced
After the Oppo Find X with itsmechanical pop-up camera designlaunched in India earlier this year without much fanfare, the Chinese giant decided to step up the game and bring their most popular and innovative R-series to the country. Well, the latest smartphone in that line-up, the Oppo R17 Pro, is finally here and has been priced atRs 45,990. The Oppo R17 Pro is not only the first device to bring the Snapdragon 710 chipset to India (around a week before Nokia), but also the one to show off itsSuperVOOC flash chargingtechnology – which is just marvelous as you’ll learn.
Dec. 5, 2018
Amazon Sees More Product Returns in India Than Any Other Market
Indian e-commerce has skyrocketed in the last few years, but there’s still a long way to go before e-commerce in India becomes the norm. Forget penetration in the rural parts of India,Indian online shoppersare returning more products than any other country due to fake goods. Amazon reportedly gets more product returns in India than in any of the 17 countries where it operates, and the big reason is counterfeit products. Dharmesh Mehta, vice president for consumer and brand protection at Amazon, also added that counterfeit goods are the main reason for returns globally, but that India had the highest return rate.
Dec. 5, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Hype Ad Focuses on Gorilla Glass 6 Protection
The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to be launched onDecember 11, but there is hardly anything about the upcoming smartphone that we don’t already know, thanks to an extensiveleakand the officialproduct pageon Flipkart. So, what wow factor is Asus banking on to sell the ZenFone Max Pro M2? Well, the answer to it is the smartphone’s sturdy build quality, thanks to Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Asus India has created a short video titled‘Phone break prank feat.
Dec. 5, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 to Feature Dual Rear Cameras, Gorilla Glass 6 Build
Asus recently announced that the company will launch theZenFone Max Pro M2in India on December 11. The product page for the upcoming smartphone has now gone live on Flipkart, revealing some of theZenFone Max ProM2’s features such as a notch on the display, dual rear camera set up, highly durable build quality and a Snapdragon processor among others. Asus also gives us a good look at the smartphone’s design and glossy build in a short video which highlights the upcoming smartphone’s superior build quality, thanks to the usage of Gorilla Glass 6 to protect the device from occasional drops.
Dec. 5, 2018
Epic Games Is Launching Its App Store in 2019 with 88% Revenue Share
Fortnite’slaunchon Android was a head turner mainly due to the fact it wasn’t made available through the Google Play Store. Epic Games quickly became the center of conversation with some people speculating the company will have launch its own digital storefront. Well, Epic Games just decided to put an end to all the speculations by announcing its own application store. Yes, that’s right. Epic will soon have its own store, with the first wave of games rolling out Windows and macOS.
Dec. 5, 2018
Facebook’s Group Stories Feature Is Now Available Globally
With over 300+ million daily active users,Facebook Storiesis one of the most popular features out there.Facebook‘s continued effort to update the feature is in part responsible for its rapid growth. Now, on the same lines, the company is rolling out Group Stories globally, a feature that debuted last year for some users. This feature allows group members to contribute to a collaborative story and share your your perspective.Facebook Group Stories feature
Dec. 5, 2018
Fortnite’s 60FPS Support is Coming Soon to Android, But Don’t Get Your Hopes High
Epic Games recently introduced the60FPSgameplay support on Fortnite for iOS, but didn’t bring it to the game’s Android version. And if Epic Games’ fondness for iOS is anything to go by, at least when it comes to Fortnite, support for 60FPS gameplay is not coming to Android anytime soon. And even if it does, it will most likely be limited to Android flagships. In an official blogpost, Epic Games mentioned that it is‘working on Android optimizations together with phone manufacturers’to enable the 60FPS option on Fortnite for Android, but there is no estimated timeline as to when that will happen.
Dec. 5, 2018
Google Search Shows Personalized Results Even in Incognito
While many of us might think that Google doesn’t show you personalized search results when you are logged out or when you are using Incognito mode, the reality is far from it. DuckDuckGoconducted a massive search experimentwhich clearly shows that Google only shows you results that are in your “filter bubble”. The privacy-focused search engine says Google does not disregard your search profile – built of years of data on your searches, clicks and other data points – when you try to useGoogle searcheven when signed out, which is when Google should ideally not be able to tell who you are.
Dec. 5, 2018
Icecream PDF Editor Review: A Great Free PDF Editor for Windows
Of all the file formats out there, PDFs are one of the most versatile as far as viewing and sharing formatted documents is concerned, plus with editable PDFs, they’ve only become more useful. Whether it’s a form, a draft document, or even resumes and CVs, PDFs are the most widely used formats. So, as important as it is to have a PDF viewer handy on your Mac or PC, having a PDF editor can be just as important.
Dec. 5, 2018
Meizu M16th Flagship, M6T and C9 Launched in India Starting at Rs. 5,999
Afterteasingthe arrival of the Meizu 16th flagship in India, the Chinese company has today launched a trio of smartphones which include theMeizu16th, theM6Tand theC9. The Meizu 16th has been priced atRs. 39,999, while the M6T and the entry-level C9 carry a price tag ofRs. 7,999andRs. 5,999respectively. The Meizu C9 will be available exclusively from Amazon starting today at 4:00 PM for anintroductory price of Rs. 4,999,an offer that will be live for the next 10 days.
Dec. 5, 2018
Microsoft Working on Windows ‘Lite’ to take on Google Chrome OS
Further the report says, Lite is only designed to run progressive web apps, and Universal Windows Platform apps, which means you can only use the Microsoft Store and web apps on the OS. In fact, Microsoft is boldly leaving out enterprise and any business use case, and Petri says you might not even be able to buy a copy of Lite, like you could other versions of Windows. “The goal of Windows Lite is to make it super lightweight, instant on, always connected, and can run on any type of CPU”
Dec. 5, 2018
Nokia 8.1 Unveiled; Features Snapdragon 710 SoC, PureDisplay Screen, Dual Zeiss Lens
Nokia 8.1 Price and Availability The base 4GB+64GB variant of the Nokia 8.1 has been priced at 399 euros or roughly Rs 31,900, though that’s unlikely to be the actual price of the phone once it is launched in India. The other two variants are a 6GB+64GB version and a 6GB+128GB version. The smartphone is scheduled tolaunch in Indiaon December 10at a launch event in Mumbai. The Nokia 8.1 ispowered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, just like theOppo R17 Pro, which was launched in India yesterday.
Dec. 5, 2018
Razer Blade Stealth Upgraded With Slimmer Bezels, Nvidia GeForce MX150 Graphics
The Razer Blade Stealth was always seen as a high-end productivity machine rather than a gaming laptop. Well, that’s changing, as the company has now updated its ultraportable laptop with some powerful internals, with which you can actually play some games on it without having to sacrifice on the experience. The redesigned 13.3-inch Razer Blade Stealth is being offered in three versions. The base model still comes with anIntel UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics.
Dec. 5, 2018
PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 Beta Update Arrives With New Chat Options, Weapons and More
The battle royale phenomenon, PUBG Mobile is still going strong and the company is now giving you the chance to test out the 0.10.0 beta update on both Android and iOS devices. Tencent rolled out the latest beta build earlier today and if you’re expecting to see major changes, well, there’s not much to boast about here. The PUBG Mobile 0.10.0 beta build prominently focuses on making team play better with improved chat options.
Dec. 5, 2018
Qualcomm 3D Sonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor Announced; Could Be Seen in Galaxy S10
We knew the company is working on a new sensor that can live under the display, and Qualcomm has announced the3D Sonic Sensor at its Tech Summitin Maui, Hawaii last night. The sensor uses ultrasonic waves, unlike current-gen technology which instead shine a bright light on to your finger to illuminate the ridges and read the print. Qualcomm claims the sonic part of the sensor makes it more secure and accurate.
Dec. 5, 2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is Official; Brings 5G Support, Elite Gaming Feature, 3D Sonic Sensor
Qualcomm has finally announced its next flagship SoC, theSnapdragon 855, at the Qualcomm Tech Summit in Hawaii. Qualcomm claims that the Snapdragon 855 is‘the world’s first 5G multi-gigabit compatible mobile platform’. The new SoC comes equipped with the Qualcomm’s new X50 modem to enable 5G connectivity on flagship smartphones that will arrive next year. The Snapdragon 855, whose internal build number isSM8150that we’ve been seeing in leaks lately, is based on the7nmprocess and features a new multi-core AI engine which is claimed to offer 3x better performance compared to the Snapdragon 845 when it comes to AI-related tasks.
Dec. 5, 2018
30 Best PC Games of 2018 You Should Play
One of the best PC games, and the latest in the Assassin’s Creed franchise,Assassin’s Creed Odysseyis anepic tale set in Ancient Greecewhich takes you on a journey from being an outcast to a living legend. Fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise need no introduction to the title, but if you haven’t played an Assassin’s Creed game before, then Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a great game to begin with. I’m a big fan of the way Assassin’s Creed games intertwine the storyline with actual events in history and Odyssey is no different in this aspect.
Dec. 5, 2018
Sunil Chhetri’s Heartwarming Plea to Fans is India’s Most ‘Retweeted Tweet’ of 2018
All the 7,000 tickets at the Mumbai Football Arena were sold out days ahead of the match after Chhetri’s appeal went viral. The video Tweet from @chetrisunil11 has been retweeted almost 60,000 times, Twitter India said on Wednesday. In his video message, Chhetri said:“Abuse us, criticize us but please come to watch the Indian national team play.”To all of you, who have lost hope or don’t have any hope in Indian football, we request you to come and watch us in the stadium.
Dec. 5, 2018
Uber’s Annual Bookings in India Exceed $1.64 Billion, Uber Eats Sees 7X Growth
In the email, which was obtained byCNBC, Parameswaran also mentioned that India now accounts for 11% of all Uber trips across the globe and also shed some light on the growth recorded by Uber Eats and Uber Lite. The Uber India head wrote in his email thatUber Eatsgrew 7x in the last 4 months and now commands a 20% share of the Indian market. Jason Droege, global head of Uber Eats, said in October that India is the fastest growing market for Uber Eats in the world.
Dec. 5, 2018
Vodafone-Idea Merger Will Bring India’s Fastest Upload Speeds: OpenSignal
After receiving the finalapprovalfrom the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in July, the Vodafone-Idea merger was finallycompleteda month later. But it appears that Vodafone and Idea subscribers will also be getting some benefit of the merger in the form of faster upload speed. As per an OpenSignal Report, the Vodafone-Idea merger will not only create India’s largest telecom operator, but will also become an‘upload speed powerhouse’. As per OpenSignal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report, Idea offered thefastestupload speed of 2.
Dec. 5, 2018
Xiaomi’s New 20,000 mAh ZMI Aura Power Bank Features Two-Way Fast Charging
Xiaomi-backed brand ZMI has just launched a new power bank called ZMI Aura. It’s a 20,000 mAh 27W power bank that boasts fast-charging and two way charging capabilities. TheXiaomi20,000mAh ZMI Aura 27Wpower bankis now available in China, and it’s been priced at CNY 199, which roughly translates to about Rs. 2000. Let’s check it out – As you can see, the Aura power bank has a textured edges for better grip.
Dec. 5, 2018
Zomato Targets Food Deliveries via Drones With TechEagle Acquisition
With an aim to deliver food viadrones in India, online ordering appZomatoon Wednesday announced it has acquired a Lucknow-based startup TechEagle Innovations that works exclusively on drones, for an undisclosed sum. TechEagle will help Zomato create a hub-to-hub delivery network powered by hybrid multi-rotor drones, the company said in a statement. “We are currently at the early stage of aerial innovations and are taking baby steps towards building a tomorrow wherein users can expect a drone to deliver the food they ordered online,” said Deepinder Goyal, Founder and CEO, Zomato.
Dec. 5, 2018
‘Bose Frames’ AR Glasses Are Now Available to Pre-Order; Priced at $199
Earlier this year in March, Bose announced its augmented reality (AR) platform with a set of prototype AR glasses. Well, the commercial version of those glasses are finally here. Called Bose Frames, these AR glasses will apparently be available to purchase in select global markets as early as next year. But you canpre-orderone today for $199. Here’s what they look like –Bose Frames; Priced at $199 At first blush, the Bose Frames look like any pair of sunglasses.
Dec. 4, 2018
Apple’s ‘Best of 2018’ List Includes Fortnite, Indian AR App Froggipedia
Among the big App Store winners this year is a Made-in-India iPad app Froggipedia, developed by Mumbai-based company DesignMate. Froggipedia is an interactive learning app which uses Augmented Reality (AR) to help students explore and discover the unique life cycle and intricate anatomical details of a frog. In addition to that, Apple has also unveiled its year-end “Top Charts” across iPhone and iPad. There’s a separate list for both apps and games.
Dec. 4, 2018
Apple Will Not Release 5G iPhone Next Year; Expect it in 2020
The report suggests that“Apple will wait as long as a year after the initial deployment of the new networks before its main product gets the capability to access them”.We also saw Apple following a similar trend during the deployment of both 3G and 4G. Honestly, this is not limited to the deployment of new networks. Apple usually waits at least a year to let any new technology mature, before making a transition – we have seen this in the past too.
Dec. 4, 2018
Apps Exploiting Touch ID to Steal Money Booted Out by Apple
In yet another example of fake apps trying to scam users, multiple iOS fitness apps have been removed from the App Store after they were found trying to deceive users and charge a fee ranging from $99 to $139.WeLiveSecurityrecently discovered that the apps asked users to useTouch IDto collect health data, but instead, they used the fingerprint data to authenticate a payment. At least three fake fitness apps were reported by users trying to deceive them into making a payment from their App Store wallet by using Touch ID to pay a high fee.
Dec. 4, 2018
At Facebook, Employees Looking For The Exit On As Scandals Continue
Many employees at Facebook are looking for better opportunities as scrutiny of the company’s conduct rises followingseveral cases of data leakand as its stock price take a beating, CNBC reported. Facebook employees arecontacting former colleaguesto look for jobs outside the company, said the report on Monday. At least six former Facebook employees told CNBC that they have started receiving an increasing number of calls from current employees of the social network to inquire about job references.
Dec. 4, 2018
Facebook Wants to Help You Share Gift Ideas This Holiday Season
It’s that time of the year when people are shopping for holiday gifts in full swing. Well,Facebookto want use this opportunity to push its lesser-known feature called Collections. In a detailedblog post, Facebook noted that it has added a couple of interesting features including the ability to share collections with your Facebook Friends.Sharing Gift Ideas on Facebook As you may or may not know, you can already save and organize your collections on Facebook.
Dec. 4, 2018
Fortnite Season 7 Teaser Hints at a Terrifying New Winter Theme
Fortnite, as we all know, debuts a new season every few months. Season 6 brought in a bunch of new in-game elements like pets, shadow stones, etc and itcame out not too long ago.But Epic Games has now started teasing its seventh season, which is all set to begin two days from now. Epic Games tweeted out a photo teasing the upcoming season. As you can see, the image shows an evil-eyed ice king emerging out of a snowy mountain.
Dec. 4, 2018
Get Rs 1,000 Off on Motorola One Power From December 6 to 8 on Flipkart
Motorola One Power, with its massive5,000mAh battery, large display, asomewhat dependable camera, and therich experienceof Android One, is a pretty good deal if you’re okay with the bulky design. But with the upcomingBig Shopping Dayssale at Flipkart, the smartphone is about to get more attractive, thanks to a slightly more competitive pricing. During the upcoming sale i.e. from December 6 to 8, Motorola One Power will be discounted by Rs 1,000.
Dec. 4, 2018
Get Rs. 3,500 Off on Mi A2, Rs. 2,000 Off on Redmi Y2 on Amazon From December 6-8
Xiaomi’s Global VP, Manu Kumar Jain, has revealed that the XiaomiMi A2and theRedmi Y2will receive hefty discounts as part of the upcoming‘I Love Mi’salethat will start on December 6 and end on December 8. During the upcoming sale,the Redmi Y2 will receive a price cut of up to Rs. 2,000, while buyers can get adiscount of up to Rs. 3,500 on the Mi A2 on Amazon. You can click the above links to grab the discount during the sale days.
Dec. 4, 2018
Google Announces eSIM Support for Pixel 3 on Jio and Airtel in India
Google today announced eSIM wireless service on its Pixel 3 smartphone with Reliance Jio and Airtel telecom carriers in India. Google was the first smartphone vendor to support built-in eSIMs with its Project Fi, now calledGoogle Fi, which started operations last year. In India, eSIMs are alsoavailable on iPhonesas well as theApple Watch cellular variants. “Sprint in the US, EE in the UK, Airtel and Reliance Jio in India, and Truphone and Gigsky in various countries will also roll out eSIM support for Pixel 3 in the coming months,” Kerrie Lenhart Hogan, Director, Partnerships at Google, said inblog post.
Dec. 4, 2018
Google Kicks Out CM File Manager, Kika Keyboard from Play Store For Ad Fraud
A recent investigation revealed that several Android apps developed by China’s Cheetah Mobile and Kika Tech were runningad click fraud schemeto trick app developers into thinking new installs were coming from ads within the offending applications. After the findings were brought to Google’s attention, two of the fraudulent apps were scrutinized and have now been removed from the Play Store. Google has kicked out Cheetah Mobile’sCM File Managerand Kika Tech’sKika Keyboardfrom the Play Store after an internal investigation revealed that those apps were involved in‘deceptive and malicious behavior’.
Dec. 4, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Gets Improved RAM Usage, Camera Performance in December Patch
Google has started sending out the December security patch update to its Pixel devices, not just limited to the latestPixel 3 and 3 XLbut also the first and second generation devices. Besides patching the security issues, the update addresses a number ofperformance issues on the Pixel 3and other smartphones. Perhaps, the most vital of these (now-fixed) issues on the Pixel smartphones is that of poor RAM management on the latest Pixel devices.
Dec. 4, 2018
Google Santa Tracker 2018 Brings New Interactive Puzzles, Christmas Stories Around The World
With Christmas just a few weeks away, Google’s Santa Tracker is back with a ton of fun activities, interactive puzzles, musical tasks and tidbits about holiday traditions across the world. This year, ‘Santa’s Village’ is chock full of activities in anticipation of Christmas this year and Google will continue to add more in the upcoming days. Google’s annual Christmas-themed online entertainment event is celebrating its 15th year, so there are some extra special nuggets in there.
Dec. 4, 2018
Latest MIUI 10 Beta Adds Controversial Cheetah Mobile App Shortcuts
Poco F1 recentlyreceived Android Pie updatethrough the official MIUI 10 global beta channel. The interface looks identical to MIUI 10 based on Android Oreo, with key Android Pie elements such as Adaptive Battery, Digital Wellbeing missing. A new weekly update, which bumps the version to MIUI Global 8.11.29, was released yesterday for Poco F1 and it brings November security patch along with performance improvements. It also brings a small change to the dual-column Recents menu inMIUI 10.
Dec. 4, 2018
New Pixel-Exclusive ‘Sounds’ App to Improve Ringtone Experience
Google is likely to be working on a new app, exclusive to Pixel users initially, which will let them choose “sounds for alarms, ringtones, and notifications“. The app called just “Sounds” was apparently uploaded to the Play Store very recently, looking at just “1+” downloads. It is likely to be included with the featuresupdate rolled out to Pixeldevices earlier today. Supposedly, this is expected to be thenew interface for choosing sounds for all purposeson your Pixelsmartphone, much like the standaloneWallpapersapp.
Dec. 4, 2018
Samsung Uses DSLR Images to Flaunt Its Phone’s Camera, Again!
Once again, Samsung has been found boasting heavily edited stock images as those clicked by its phone; this time the phone in question is the mid-range Galaxy A8 Star. What the phone-maker claims to be a result of the Galaxy A8 Star’s bokeh mode is actually clicked using a DSLR, and this is thesecond time this yearsuch a fake image has been passed off as one taken on the phone.
Dec. 4, 2018
Oppo Also Unveils R17 in India; Priced at Rs 34,990
Along with theR17 Pro, Oppo has also unveiled the Oppo R17 for India, priced at Rs 34,990. The Oppo R17 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ display with a resolution of 2280×1080. It also features the same teardrop notch design that is seen in the R17 Pro and theOnePlus 6T. It’s said to have a 91.5% screen-to-body ratio, and has a under-display fingerprint scanner. Unlike the R17 Pro, which has a Snapdragon 710 SoC, the regular R17 makes do with a QualcommSnapdragon 670 SoCwith up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB internal storage.
Dec. 4, 2018
Oppo R17 Pro With Snapdragon 710 SoC, SuperVOOC Charging Launched in India at Rs 45,990
After much anticipation and teasing over the past few weeks, Oppo has today brought its well-known and innovative R-series to India with the launch of theOppo R17 Pro. It is the first device powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset to debut in India and brings along the company’s SuperVOOC charging technology in tow as well. Oppo R17 Pro comes only in one variant, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage andhas been priced at a whopping Rs 45,990.
Dec. 4, 2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Leaked Hours Before Official Announcement
Qualcomm is all set to lift the covers from the company’s next flagship SoC, the Snapdragon 855,what we have known as the Snapdragon 8150 in the rumors phase, at an event in Hawaii later today. But hours before the official announcement, key details about the upcoming chipset’s specifications such as core architecture and capabilities have been leaked, thanks to a detailed article published byTechCrunchwhich was apparently under embargo and was not supposed to be out later today.
Dec. 4, 2018
Quora Confirms Security Breach Affecting 100 Million Users
The popular Q&A website Quora on Monday evening confirmed that hackers broke into one of its systems and took off with data on up to 100 million users. In ablog postdetailing the breach, Quora’s CEOAdam D’Angelonoted that a malicious third party had gained unauthorized access to one of its systems. The stolen information could have includedusernames, email addresses and encrypted passwords.Additionally, the user data imported from other social media networks could also have been taken.
Dec. 4, 2018
Realme U1 Goes on Sale Tomorrow on Amazon with Cashback, Jio Offers
The latest smartphone from Realme’s stable, theRealme U1, is set to go on sale tomorrow for the first time.Announcedjust over a week ago, theRealme U1’s sale will start at 12:00 PM tomorrow, December 5,and it will be available exclusively from Amazon.in and Realme’s official website with some benefits in tow. Realme U1 buyers will get acashback of 5%on the device if the purchase is made using an SBI banking card.‘No Cost EMI’offer is also on the table for interested buyers.
Dec. 4, 2018
Revamped Microsoft Edge Will Feel a Lot Like Google Chrome
Another chapter of Google leading the tech space and Microsoft following its footsteps to stay relevant is likely to begin. Microsoft Edge browser, which was introduced as a successor to the browbeaten Internet Explorer and boasted about for its security features, is likely toreplaced by another browser built on the lines of Google Chrome. The reason behind this decision to put Edge to rest, as perWindows Central, is the browser’s struggle to gain attention from users, partially because of lack of developer support and unstable performance.
Dec. 4, 2018
Samsung Unveils 860 QVO SSDs with up to 4TB Capacity
Samsung has unveiled its new range of consumer-grade solid state drive (SSD), with theSamsung860 QVO SSD, featuring up to 4 TB of storage capacity. Built on the company’s high-density 4-bit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash architecture, the 860 QVO aims to make terabyte capacities more accessible. “There is a rise in demand for higher capacities and greater performance when it comes to storage devices as consumers, today, are producing, sharing and using more high resolution files, which include graphic intensive games and 4K videos,” Sukesh Jain, Senior Vice President, IT and Mobile Enterprise Business, Samsung India, said in a statement.
Dec. 4, 2018
Xiaomi Beats Apple in Wearable Devices in Q3 Globally: IDC
Riding on the success of itsMi Band 3in India and other markets beyond China, Xiaomi grabbed the top position with 21.5 percent market share in the global wearable segment in the third quarter as Apple came second with 13.1 percent share, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Tuesday. Though typically China accounts for well over 80 per cent of Xiaomi’s shipment volume, that share fell to 61 per cent as the company managed to grow its presence in other markets such as India, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Dec. 4, 2018
This 7-Year-Old Is the Year’s Highest Paid YouTube Creator
YouTubehas grown to become a content phenomenon where an increasing number of creators have started posting content with the intentions of racking advertising (Adsense) money. The best part is, there’s no age limit, really! Allow me to introduce this year’s highest paid YouTuber –Ryan of Ryan Toysreview.Ryan is a household name in homes with kids. So, what does Ryan do?Ryan of Ryan ToysReviews Well, just like any other 7-year-old kid, Ryan gets to play with toys.
Dec. 4, 2018
Tumblr Will Ban Adult Content, Porn Starting December 17
Due to the increasing circulation of adult content on its platform, the microblogging and social media siteTumblrhas announced that it will no longer allow any adult content. The move comes after the appwas banned from the Apple App Storefor iOS devices for alleged circulation of child pornography. Starting December 17, Tumblr will not allow any adult content on its platform i.e. both its website and app. Users will also be given an option to report such content and help Tumblr keep its site clean.
Dec. 4, 2018
OnePlus 6T OxygenOS Update Brings Audio Tuner for Bluetooth Earphones
OnePlus has begun the rollout of theOxygenOS 9.0.7update for theOnePlus 6Twhich brings a host of changes such as camera and network stability improvements, system optimizations and bug fixes. The most notable change brought by the latest OxygenOS update is the introduction ofAudio Tuner for Bluetooth earphones. The addition of Audio Tuner for wireless earphones is certainly a welcome addition, especially for OnePlus fans who were unhappy with the absence of the 3.
Dec. 3, 2018
Alleged Galaxy S10+ Renders Reveal Wide Hole in Display for Dual Front Cameras
The rumor mill is abuzz with reports that Samsung will launch three versions of its upcoming GalaxyS10flagship. While atriple cameraset-up and the Infinity-O display are a done deal for the upcoming flagship, we now have our first look at what the Galaxy S10 Plus might look like, thanks to 5K renders and a 360-degree video based on alleged CAD files of the upcoming flagship. Following in the footsteps of itspredecessor, the Plus variant of Galaxy S10 will be more decked-out compared to its smaller sibling and will have a slightly different design if the leaked renders are anything to go by.
Dec. 3, 2018
Apple AirPods to Get Wireless Charging Soon, Major Design Overhaul in 2020
Apple AirPods with wireless charging was expected to debut alongside the much-awaited AirPower wireless charging mat, however, it hasn’t seen the light of day until date due to technical complications. And it still isn’t expected to launch anytime soon but that doesn’t mean Apple will be sitting ducks on an AirPods upgrade. The wireless charging case for AirPods was first announced at the iPhone X launch earlier last year, so it’s already high time Apple delivered on its promise.
Dec. 3, 2018
Facebook Testing Admin Activity Filters for Groups and Redesigned Profile Page
Despite being the world’s biggest social media platform, Facebook has been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately, with barely any new features arriving on its platform. That drought might end soon, as the company is testing a host of new features such askeyword alerts, new‘Hobbies’ sectionon theredesigned profile page with a card-like view, and afilterstool in the admin activity section on Facebook’s mobile platform. Jane Manchun Wong, known for unearthing features that are currently under testing, shared screenshots of the new features earlier today which might become available soon.
Dec. 3, 2018
Gboard Might Soon Get Offline Voice Typing, New Theme and More
Google recently rolled out a newGboardbeta update (v7.8), and although the update doesn’t introduce any noticeable new change, the app’s code hints at the arrival of multiple new features such as the ability to delete search history, offline voice typing and better clipboard management among others. The folks over at 9to5GoogledecompiledGboard’s latest build to find mentions of multiple new features and also managed to enable a few of them. Listed below are some of the Gboard features that are currently under testing and might arrive soon:
Dec. 3, 2018
Get up to Rs 3,000 Discount on Poco F1 from December 6-8 on Flipkart, Mi.com
Xiaomi’s Poco F1, despite itsshare of problems, has been one of the most popular smartphones ever made by the company. While the Poco F1 can arguably be called the smartphone which offersmore value for each penny than any otherfrom a renowned company, Xiaomi has kept potential buyers even more interested with loads of discounts. After offering head-turning discounts last month forDiwali, Poco has announcedyet another offerwhich will be valid for Flipkart’s Big Shopping Daysfrom December 6 to 8.
Dec. 3, 2018
Google Play Best of 2018 Awards: Here Are All The Winners
Winners This year’s app winners had a mix of new and indie apps, along with long-time favorites, which have become staples on Android phones.
Dec. 3, 2018
HDFC Bank to Bring Back Old Mobile App till Bug-Ridden Redesigned Version Is Fixed
HDFC Bankrecently rolled out completely new smartphone-based mobile banking services app for both Android and iOS. But ever since the new app was released, a lot of customers were complaining about malfunctioning and inconsistencies within the app. Now, after seven days of being non-usable for almost all users, HDFC has finally acknowledged the issues and has confirmed that it is working to relaunch its old app until the new one gets fixed.
Dec. 3, 2018
Here are WhatsApp’s First TV Ads to Tackle Fake News in India
Facing flak for the misuse of its platform – ranging from casual rumors to deadly lynchings – WhatsApp has launched its first-ever TV campaign in India. The company has expanded its efforts to address the challenge of misinformation and dangerous rumors, starting withnewspaper adsand then moving on toradio campaigns, to create awareness among users. The first phase of the campaign was kicked off on August 29 with ads across 46 radio stations of the All India Radio (AIR) in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Dec. 3, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Goes on Sale for Amazon Prime Users in India
The Mate 20 Pro packs some powerful internals like the company’s latest and greatest7nm Kirin 980 chipset and a triple-camera setupand more, in a sleek body that’s on par with most other flagships out there, as you can see in these photos below. Huawei Mate 20 Price & Availability The Mate 20 Prostarts at Rs 69,990and is available in either Emerald Green or Twilight color. Check out the Twilight back of the Huawei Mate 20 here:
Dec. 3, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Review: Beautiful Beast
Witha price tag of ₹69,990, the Mate 20 Pro sits in the high-end smartphone category and rightfully so. It’s as desirable as anything we’ve seen from the likes of Samsung, Google, and LG at their best. In fact, in my opinion, it’s the most compelling phone Huawei has ever released, and what you are about to read are my final thoughts on the phone after using it for the past few days.
Dec. 3, 2018
Huawei Nova 4 with Punch Hole Selfie Camera Launch Set for December 17
Putting an end to theincessant flow of teasers,followed by the recent leaks, Huawei has today taken to Weibo to confirm that its upcoming smartphone with a punch-hole selfie camera would be the Nova 4. It’s officially scheduled to debut in China on December 17. Huawei today took to itsofficial Weibo pageto confirm not only the launch date, but also give us a better peek at the device, that will be its first with a punch-hole camera cutout.
Dec. 3, 2018
India to Have Over 800 Million Smartphone Users by 2022: Cisco Study
The Internet is made up of thousands of public and private networks around the world. And since it came to life in 1984, more than 4.7 zettabytes of IP traffic have flowed across it. One zettabyte is approximately equal to a thousand exabytes, a billion terabytes, or a trillion gigabytes. This is primarily driven by the growth in the number of smartphone users, said the report.
Dec. 3, 2018
JioSaavn App Goes Live; Users Get Free 90-Day Premium Access
Earlier this year, Jio had announced thatit would be acquiring the popular music streaming platform Saavn. Well, it looks like the acquisition has now been completed successfully. Yes, you can now download the JioSaavn app on bothiOSandAndroid. The merger brings along with it a new icon and a somewhat new design for the app as well. The rebranding is kind of an obvious move after an acquisition, however, I noticed something a little weird when I searched for Jio Music on both the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Dec. 3, 2018
LG Gram 2-in-1 Convertible Expected at CES 2019
LG Gram, which actually weighs less than a kilogram, is supposedly getting one or more successor(s) soon. LG will reportedly launch the new Gram in a convertible format, including support for a stylus. Alongside this, the company could also be working on a 17-inch ultrabook with a full numeric pad. The LG Gram 2-in-1, as it is likely to be called, will come with a 14-inch touchscreen with a a360-degree hinge, so that you can use the laptop in different layouts, including traditional laptop mode, reversed – so that the keyboard works as stand, like a tablet, or in tent mode, depending upon the utility.
Dec. 3, 2018
Microsoft Proud of Ties With US Military, Despite Heavy Criticism
Even as engagement of technology companies in military projects continues to raise eyebrows, Microsoft President Brad Smith has said that the software giant is willing to “provide the US military with access to all the technology” it creates. Taking part in a panel discussion at the Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on Saturday, Smith acknowledged that “there is some angst” in some workforces, including Microsoft’s, about tech companies’ involvement in military contracts, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Dec. 3, 2018
Microsoft Says Its AI Tools Are Helping a Billion People with Disabilities
As over one billion people — roughly 15 per cent of the world’s population — grapple with some form of disability, Microsoft has begun unlocking the potential ofArtificial Intelligence(AI) to improve assistive technologies in several ways, the company’s India President Anant Maheshwari said on Monday. Maheshwari, who had a life-altering learning experience in 2008 when he was afflicted with a severe case of labyrinthitis and vertigo, said nearly 200 million people experience significant difficulties in functioning globally.
Dec. 3, 2018
Truecaller Pay Claims It Will Have Over 25 Million Users by March 2019
According to the company, the platform is currently witnessing up to 100,000 users linking their bank accounts on a daily basis, of which as much as 50 per cent of the new users are experiencing UPI for the first time. “Since we launchedTruecaller Pay, we have been receiving an encouraging response from our users. Due to this, we are more committed to strengthen our payment platform and aggressively work towards bringing more features to the app.
Dec. 3, 2018
Nokia 7.1 Offers a Premium Multimedia Experience for a Modest Price
In its former days of glory, Nokia was synonymous with quality, ruggedness, and appealing aesthetics. And, HMD Global, which now oversees the Nokia brand, seems to be taking the same route while rebuilding the brand. Nokia 7.1 waslaunched recently in Indiaand while from a brief glimpse, it may appear to be an overpriced phone, it comes crammed with features that improve the overall experience. Only after spending a couple of days with the Nokia 7.
Dec. 3, 2018
Vivo NEX 2 Official Teasers Confirm Dual Display, Triple Camera, and More
Vivo NEXwith its pop-up selfie camera kick-started the bezel-less, notch-less trend, but users had been wary about mechanical moving parts. Well, Vivo is now looking to totally eliminate the same byfollowing Nubia’s leadand including two screens on the Vivo NEX successor. The leaks for Vivo NEX 2, as the device is being referred to, started flooding the Internet last week, so the Chinese giant has decided to kill the anticipation by teasing the device through theirofficial handle on Weibo.
Dec. 3, 2018
OnePlus Opens First R&D Center in India at Hyderabad
OnePlus has announced a new R&D facility in India, based in Hyderabad. The company says the facility will play a critical role in development of AI and machine learning-related applications forOnePlus devices. It’s also looking to innovate in terms of software localisation, that will make its OS more relevant to Indian users. OnePlus says it circled in on Hyderabad after considering several factors – not least of which is the well-established IT and computer sciences workforce in the city.
Dec. 3, 2018
PUBG Mobile Announces Tie Up with Resident Evil 2 Remake
Get ready for some Resident Evil themed action in PUBG Mobile. Tencent Games has partnered with Capcom to bringthe new Resident Evil 2to the battle royale game on mobile. The collaboration was teased at thePUBG Mobile Star Challengeglobal finals in Dubai which sent waves of excitement among fans. PUBG is no stranger to collaborations, as the game recently partnered with DC for thePUBG x Suicide Squadtie-up and brought the Joker and Harley Quinn skins to the game, while the PUBG X BAPE partnership introduced BAPE skins.
Dec. 3, 2018
Red Dead Online Battle Royale Is a Slow-Burner That Leans Heavily on Stealth
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V has been hovering near the top of the charts for more than 4 years now. A huge part of that dominance has come from GTA Online, a game that’s said to be generating over$50 million a monthin revenue. So, when the newRed Dead Onlinedropped last week, I was hell-bent at giving it a shot mainly to see if it had the potential to become the next big heavy-hitter for Rockstar Games.
Dec. 3, 2018
Ryzen Helps AMD Conquer Intel in November with Higher Sales, Revenue
Intel and AMD have been slugging it out for decades now, but Intel has emerged victorious most of the times, be it in sales or revenue. But it appears that AMD has finally gained an upper hand over its arch-rival and has managed to outsell Intel by a margin of over 100% in November, while also racing ahead of Intel when it comes to revenue. As per data collected by Mindfactory, one of Germany’s largest retailer of computer parts, AMD scored a big victory over Intel by selling more than twice the number of processors compared to Intel’s offerings in November.
Dec. 3, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A8s With Infinity-O Display to Arrive on December 10
Just a few days ago, Chinese tipster@MMDDJleaked the alleged renders of an upcoming Samsung smartphone called theGalaxy A8sthat will feature a cutout located at the upper left corner of the screen. Samsung has today confirmed that the Galaxy A8s with an Infinity-O display will be announced in at an event in China onDecember 10. The official Samsung Weibo account has shared an official poster for the device’s launch which gives us a clear look at the Infinity-O display of the Galaxy A8s, and truth be told, it looks gorgeous.
Dec. 3, 2018
Spotify Could Soon Let You Import Songs From Internal Storage on Android
Spotify’s library of songs is huge, but if you still feel some of your favorite songs are missing from Spotify’s library and have to play them on another app from the local storage, a solution is coming soon. Spotify is testing a new feature that will let users import songs from their Android smartphone and add it to their Spotify playlist. The feature will prove to be quite helpful if you have a lot of songs stored on your Android smartphone which are absent from Spotify’s library, or just not available in your region.
Dec. 3, 2018
Murdered Journalist Khashoggi’s WhatsApp Allegedly Hacked by Saudi Government
Washington Post journalistJamal Khashoggiwas killed after retainers of the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, intercepted his WhatsApp messages. Activist Khashoggi’s aide, Omar Abdulaziz, alleged this and shared private conversations between himself the slain journalist withCNN. The two decided to send international SIM cards to opposers of the royal regime so that they can useTwitterwithout coming under the ax of censorship. “Twitter is the only tool they’re using to fight and to spread their rumors.
Dec. 3, 2018
Nvidia’s New Titan RTX Is the World’s Most Powerful Graphics Card
Nvidiahas unleashed a new beast today called the Titan RTX. The company is already touting it to be the world’s most powerful desktop GPU. According to Nvidia, the Titan RTX is their greatestleap since the invention of the CUDA GPU in 2006, and isbased on the GeForce RTX platformunveiled earlier this year. Dubbed T-Rex, the Titan RTX is based on the same Turing architecture as therecently launched2070, 2080, and the 2080 Ti.
Dec. 2, 2018
New Mi Router Will Come With SIM Card Slot, Possibly 5G Support
Xiaomi could easily be called theMVP of the affordable smartphone marketin India. With devices like thePoco F1, the company is trying to lure customers with higher spending limits. On its home turf, Xiaomi is already contending for the pole position by launching smartphones like the Mi Mix 3, which despite havingan awkward design, is a head-turning smartphone for features such as 10GB RAM and 5G connectivity. But the company has its root down in other areas of tech.
Dec. 2, 2018
Predictim Employs AI to Help You Choose the Right Babysitter
Multiple countries are experimenting with the idea of using AI to catch prisoners and screen people entering the borders, but that is handled by security and external affair ministries. However, if you want to derive the benefits of AI for a more personal use case scenario, like assessing whether someone is the right choice to babysit your child, Predictim is the answer. Predictim is an online service which claims to employ advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to screen an individual’s personality and their online social presence to determine if a person is an ideal candidate to babysit your child or take care of your pet.
Dec. 2, 2018
Stanford Scientists Using VR to Raise Awareness About Environmental Protection
Virtual Reality is touted to be the next big thing in consumer technology, and although its adoption has been slow, it is poised to become a major player in fields like gaming and entertainment. But environmental scientists at Stanford University are utilizing VR to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and how the ever-increasing pollution is harmful to the marine ecosystem. The Stanford scientists are using a VR simulation to raise awareness about one particular environmental issue,ocean acidification, which refers to the increasing acidity of ocean water that disrupts the life cycle of marine animals and hurts the marine economy.
Dec. 2, 2018
Tesla Cars Will Get a Romance Mode Before Becoming Fully Autonomous
Just when you thought thatTeslacars can’t get any smarter or more convenient, Elon Musk has revealed details about yet another feature that will certainly excite Tesla car owners. Musk recently tweeted that Tesla cars will soon get a‘romance mode’,alongside more software easter eggs and toilet humor. “Super fun software Easter eggs coming to all Tesla S/3/X cars before the holidays! Romance mode, toilet humor & more video games”, Musk said in a tweet, later adding that‘After safety, our goal is to make a Tesla the most fun you could possibly have in a car’.
Dec. 2, 2018
This Robot Serves As Your Bartender and Also Breaks Into Dance Steps
There is no dearth of people who predict that robots will one day challenge humanity and cause arobocalypse, but at the moment, robots are being quite helpful and are doing things ranging from assisting customers at stores and cleaning houses to managing a hotel. A pub in Prague has now come up with yet another employment opportunity for a robot-serving as a bartender. A small establishment in Czech Republic’s capital city named Cyberdog has employed a robot to serve as the bartender which takes orders for drinks via an app.
Dec. 1, 2018
Apple Finally Approves TRAI’s DND App After iPhone Deactivation Threat
After contemplatinglegal action, it appears that Apple has acceded to TRAI’s demand and has finally approved theTRAI DNDapp which is now listed on the App Store. News of the app’s arrival on the App Store was confirmed by an Apple spokesperson toVentureBeat. The registration process on the app is directly linked to a telecom operator’s customer support service and might take up to 7 days for a number to be registered and activate the DND feature.
Dec. 1, 2018
Google Assistant Gets Pretty Please, Easy List Creation and Holiday Features
Google has rolled out a host of new features for theGoogle Assistantwhich range from better list management and new smart device controls to one that rewards users for being polite and also tells stories for kids during the holiday season. With each new update, Google Assistant has made Google Home speakers a lot more feature-rich, and many of these updates are related to using Google Assistant in the family. Here’s a look at the new Google Assistant features:
Dec. 1, 2018
Indian Government Plans to Use Drones for Transporting Organs, Medical Supplies
India could soon see the use of drones for transporting organs and other emergency medical supplies between hospitals under the new policy for remotely piloted aircraft, the official registration process for which began on Friday. Speaking to reporters here, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said the government is examining the possibility of creating “drone ports” in hospitals to permit this kind of transportation. “Following the registration beginning from December 1, the required licenses will be issued from a month later to accord drones legal status in India.
Dec. 1, 2018
Nokia 8.1 with Snapdragon 710 to Launch in India on December 10
HMD Global has scheduled anevent in Dubai for December 5, where it is expected to launch at least three new smartphones. Based on numerous leaks and the general chatter on the internet, we can speculate that these will be the Nokia 2.1 Plus, Nokia 8.1 Plus, and the flagship Nokia 9 which is expected to come with five cameras. A few days, later HMD Global is also holding an event in India early next month.
Dec. 1, 2018
Official Images, Specifications of Asus ZenFone Max M2, Pro M2 Leaked
Asus has already confirmed that the company’s next smartphone, theZenFone Max Pro M2, will be launched in India on December 11th, but extensive details about the device have already been leaked twice earlier this month. Now,WinFuturehas leaked additional information which includes official images of two upcoming Asus devices, theZenFone Max M2and the ZenFone Max Pro M2, alongside their key specifications. Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 The ZenFone Max Pro M2 succeeds the well-receivedZenFone Max Pro M1and brings numerous upgrades such as a more premium glass design, a larger display with a notch and a faster processor among others.
Dec. 1, 2018
Rajinikanth’s 2.0 Movie Leaked Despite Producers Blocking Over 12,500 Pirate Sites To Stop Leaks
Piracy is one of the crucial battles in India, not just for indie filmmakers, but even for top producers who are trying to beat back illegal copies before release. And now India’s most expensive movie has fallen prey to privacy. Yes, I am talking aboutRajinikanth’s 2.0. This latest Rajinikanth flick, in case you don’t know, is India’s most expensive movie production till date. So, the Madras High Court made sure that all the piracy websites are being blocked for the release of 2.
Dec. 1, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Review: Entertaining but Not Worth the Hype
Samsung has been the frontrunner in the mobile phone game for a decade or so, and it has shaped the industry into what we see today. In this process, Samsung has popularized many trends – like wireless charging, infinity displays – and defied many others – like the notch. Samsung Galaxy A9 is a device which does both –defies the trend of triple cameras but tries to popularize the concept of four cameras instead.
Nov. 30, 2018
Google Urges You to Switch to Pixel 3 with New ‘Unswitchables’ Ads
It’s been a few monthsGooglelaunched the Pixel 3 smartphones. And as we mentioned in ourfull reviewof the phone, the phone packs a ton of awesome features, making it almost perfect in every sense. Google is well aware of that, and it has now decided to advertise those features in a series of commercials dubbed “Unswitchables.” But consider yourself warned because the ads are really, really long. The commercials have been posted on ‘Made by Google’ YouTube channel.
Nov. 30, 2018
Best Phones with Pop-up Cameras and Sliders in 2018
Smartphones with Pop-up Cameras and Sliders Lets kick off the list with the smartphone that is, in part, responsible for making pop-up cameras a trend, theVivo NEX. A flagship device from Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo, the Vivo NEX took the bezel-less concept to a whole new level by ditching the notch for apop-up mechanism that housed the front facing camera. The pop-up camera module on the Vivo NEX has been designed topop-up on its own as soonas you switch to the front facing camera and it hides back inside the top edge of the device when the front camera is closed.
Nov. 30, 2018
Google Play Store Now Lets You Follow PUBG Mobile Star Challenge Live Streams
TheGoogle Play Storehas seen a lot of changes over the past couple of months. The entire look of the app seems to have changed for the good, making it easier for the users to find what they need. Now, on the same lines, the Play Store has now made it easier for PUBG Mobile fans to follow the latestPUBG Mobile Star Challenge. Yes, you can now watch the PUBG Mobile Star Challenge e-sports event right from the Google Play Store.
Nov. 30, 2018
Jio Now Gives Rs. 2,200 Cashback on 4G Phones Bought On Quikr Bazaar
Jio has partnered with Quikr to introduce a new offer which provides an instantcashback of Rs. 2,200for smartphones bought from Quikr Bazaar which run on Jio’s telecom network. The Jio-Quikr offer is now live on Quikr Bazaar, Quikr’s marketplace platform where one can buy a wide range of pre-owned and refurbished smartphones How Does the Offer work? The offer is only valid for refurbished 4G VoLTE smartphones purchased from Quikr Bazaar that are listed under the Certified Mobile category or devices that are a part of the Quikr Assured program.
Nov. 30, 2018
HMD Global Sends Out Media Invites for December 10 Nokia Event in Mumbai
HMD Global is looking to end the year with a bang. The company just surprised us with the launch of theNokia 7.1 in Indiaand it has nowstarted sending out media invites for a launch eventon December 10 in Mumbai. Is there a treat waiting for us at the event? The Finnish giant already has amuch-anticipated launch eventscheduled for December 5 in Dubai, where is it expected to debut not only the global variant of Nokia X7 – which will most likely be dubbed the Nokia 8.
Nov. 30, 2018
Instagram Now Lets You Share Stories With A Select Close Group of Friends
Even though Instagram Stories was inspired by Snapchat, it has already garnered more users and has been quickly expanding its feature set to keep Stories fresh and lively for users. Now, Instagram has today added a new “Close Friends” feature to Stories and it works exactly how you imagine it to. This new featureallows your to share Instagram Stories with only a select few people, privately, instead of all your followers by directly hitting the send button.
Nov. 30, 2018
WhatsApp, Google Asked to Store Payments Data Exclusively in India
The Indian government is further strengthening its stance on data privacy and wants companies to store user data exclusively in India. Taking another step forward in that direction, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has sent letters to Google and WhatsApp, asking them to clarify their position on the data localization norms when it comes storing payments data collected by their UPI-based payments platforms. A senior government official toldEconomic Timesthat NPCI, in alignment with RBI, wantsall payments data to be stored exclusively in Indiaand has made it abundantly clear in its latest missive to Google and WhatsApp.
Nov. 30, 2018
Many OnePlus 6T Users Affected by Weird Pixel Wave Bug in AMOLED Display
A few months ago, some OnePlus 6 users started observing a weirdscreen flickeringissue which was later fixed via an OxygenOS update in August. Now, a few OnePlus 6T users have started to notice a pixel wave on the device’s AMOLED display which appears randomly and vanishes quickly. Multiple affected users have mentioned on the officialOnePlus forumthat they see random waves of brightly colored pixels moving across the screen, but so far, the cause of the issue is yet to be determined.
Nov. 30, 2018
MediaTek Helio P90 Launch Teased; Expected to Debut on December 13
The first smartphone powered by MediaTek’s latest chipset,the Helio P70, just made itsdebut earlier this weekbut the company is now teasing the unveiling of its next flagship chipset – the Helio P90. It is expected to be made official at a launch event in Shenzhen, China on December 13. Though it’stoo soonfor MediaTek to be launching another flagship-grade chipset for mid-range devices, the company has taken to Twitter totease the launch of its upcoming Helio P90 chipset, which it says will be powerful, efficient and feature “groundbreaking AI” applications.
Nov. 30, 2018
Meizu 16 Series Set to Launch in India on December 5
Meizu launched its dual-screen Pro 7 smartphone in India earlier this year, but it wasn’t really a success and the company is now looking to make a comeback to India with the launch of its Meizu 16 series, which includes the mid-range Meizu 16 and flagship Meizu 16th (weird name, we know) in the country on December 5. Meizu started teasing the launch of their flagship 16 series via their Twitter official India handle for the past week, but it is only now that we have caught air of the same.
Nov. 30, 2018
Microsoft Helps Delhi Police Arrest 63 in Crackdown on Fake Call Centers
Back in October, Microsoft helped Delhi police’s cyber cellbust10 companies that were illegally running call centers whose employees posed as tech support staff and duped Windows users based in the United States. Continuing the crackdown, law enforcement officials from Gurgaon and Noida have now arrested 39 more people after raiding 16 call centers involved in a similar scam, but on a wider scale. In an official blogpost, Microsoft has revealed that Delhi police has so far arrested 63 people and busted a total of 26 call centers engaged in tech support scam after sharing real-time data analytics and other key inputs with the law enforcement officials.
Nov. 30, 2018
Microsoft’s Foldable Andromeda Device, Surface Pro with USB-C Port to Arrive in 2019
The next couple of years are going to witness a ton of new Microsoft Surface announcements, claims Brad Sams citing reliable information from insider sources in his new book‘Beneath the Surface’. The book, which documents the journey of Microsoft’s Surface division from being on the cusp of a shutdown to its grand resurgence, also sheds some light on Microsoft’s roadmap for the next couple of years which includes at least six new Surface devices.
Nov. 30, 2018
Moto G7 Play, G7 Power Specs Leaked: Can Motorola Bounce Back?
Moto G7 Play is expected to bring along a Moto One Power-like huge notch on the front, with a centrally-located camera and flash arrangement. The device isexpected to bepowered by the Snapdragon 632 chipset, coupled with Adreno 506 GPUand potentially up to 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. The user guide in the FCC listing further hints at microSD card support, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s just a single camera on the rear, but we don’t know its specs yet.
Nov. 30, 2018
Netflix Cancels Marvel’s Daredevil, and It Won’t Say Why
In what may shock fans, Netflix has canceled Marvel’s Daredevil after three seasons. Arguably one of the most widely loved and critically acclaimed TV shows in the past few years, the Daredevil cancellation has sent surprised and anger among fans. For a person like me who binge-watched the entire third season of the hit TV series on the very day it released, Netflix’s decision comes as a shock. “Marvel’s Daredevil will not return for a fourth season on Netflix”, Netflix said in a statement toDeadline.
Nov. 30, 2018
Nokia 7.1 With PureDisplay Screen Launched in India for Rs 19,999
HMD Global has launched the Nokia 7.1 in India, and it will go on sale in the country starting December 7. The successor to the Nokia 7 from last year, it has a new and modern design, a superior display, and improved camera hardware thanks to dual Zeiss lenses. Nokia 7.1 Launch Date and Price in India This time around there’s no e-commerce exclusivity for the Nokia 7.1 smartphone and it will be available at mobile retail outlets in India and on Nokia’s online store.
Nov. 30, 2018
Nvidia Launches ‘GeForce Fortnite Bundle’ With Special Items, V-Bucks
The Fortnite fever isstill going strongand if you are looking to upgrade your gaming PC to enjoy this battle royale title with friends, then the holiday season sales may be the perfect time for it. Nvidia and Epic Games have now teamed up to bring you the ‘GeForce Fortnite Bundle’ in time for the game’s seventh season and it offers you a ton of goodies. As per anofficial press release, Nvidia has decided to sweeten the deal for the upcoming season for those buying theGeForce GTX 1070 Ti, GTX 1070, or GTX 1060 GPUs, desktop PC, or laptop.
Nov. 30, 2018
Oppo Expected to Share Details of its Foldable Phone at MWC 2019
As per a new report in Dutch blogTweakers.net, one of Oppo’s product managers Chuck Wang talked about the company’s foldable phone plans at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China. Though Wang did not reveal any details on the device, he stated that the Chinese giant will be ready to reveal more information on this front at MWC. You can find Wang’s statement, loosely translated from Dutch, attached below: We know brands such as Samsung and Sony are working on a foldable phone, you can also expect more news from Oppo on that topic, maybe at MWC.
Nov. 30, 2018
Top Google Maps Local Guides Get Free 100GB Google One Cloud Storage
As internet connections get faster and affordable, cloud storages are rapidly replacing physical storage drives. Apart from its benefits of mobility and access from many different devices – even simultaneously, online storage is almost becoming a necessity with major services likeWhatsApp using it to back up yout data. If you’re a Google user,you already get 15GB of free storage via Google Drive. But there’s a high chance that you might be already running out of available space, especially if you’re tied apps likeGoogle Photos, Docs, Keep Notes etc.
Nov. 30, 2018
YouTube Stories Expands to Creators With More than 10,000 Subscribers
Banking on the hype of Snapchat and Instagram Stories, YouTubeintroduced its own iteration of the Stories format some time back,but they had been restricted to select content creators on the platform. Well, YouTube Stories is now expanding beyondtesting phaseto now become available to creators with more than 10,000 subscribers. The core idea is togive creators another medium to engage with followers,and it also reduces the pressure of producing high-quality videos every other day, which has seen some creators getting burnt out.
Nov. 30, 2018
Amazon Is Offering Gift Cards to Customers Affected in Email Data Leak
Last week,Amazonannounced that it inadvertentlyrevealeduser data due to a ‘technical error’. Now, the e-commerce is reportedly offering gift cards to the users affected by incident, even though it is yet to explain how the leak took place. Tom Guideyesterday reported that it managed to talk to users who were offered Amazon gift cards of between $5 and $100 as an apology. In addition to that, some Redditors also confirmed that they were offered money in the form of gift cards by Amazon.
Nov. 29, 2018
Apple Claims iPhone XR Is Its Best-Selling Phone Right Now
Earlier this month, Nikkei reported that due to lackluster sales of the iPhone XR, Apple has ordered Foxconn to cut down the production of the device by 25%. Apple’s VP of Product Design, Greg Joswiak, has now laid to rest the worries around the iPhone XR’s sales performance and has toldReutersthat theiPhone XRis currently the company’s‘most mainstream product and our most popular iPhone’. Since the iPhone XR became available, it’s been the best-selling iPhone each and every day that it’s been on sale.
Nov. 29, 2018
ASUS ROG Phone Gaming Smartphone Launched In India For Rs 69,999
After a bit of delay against itspromisedarrival timeline in India, Asus has today launched the highly-anticipatedROG Phone. The beastly gaming smartphone from ASUS has been priced at Rs. 69,999, andwill go on sale from today on Flipkart. The ROG Phone takes on theXiaomi Black Shark,Razer Phone 2and theNubia Red Magic, but it ups the ante with features such as an overclocked Snapdragon 845 SoC, customizable ultrasonic AirTriggers, 90Hz AMOLED display, a ton of gaming accessories, and a stereo haptic engine to truly justify the gaming smartphone tag.
Nov. 29, 2018
Asus Won’t Hike ZenFone Smartphone Prices in India
Well, it certainly startled buyers as they expected other phone makers to follow suit but Asus has today taken a tough stand and revealed it will not hike the price of its ZenFone devices in India. Yes, the Taiwanese giant is looking to further the rivalry (with Xiaomi in the budget and OnePlus in the budget flagship segment) and hasdecided to bear the brunt of losses and not ramp up the price of its devices.
Nov. 29, 2018
DJI Announces a Tiny Gimbal Camera Called ‘Osmo Pocket’
DJI, the company best known for its commercial and consumer drones, has announced a new product called Osmo Pocket. It’s essentiallya tiny gimbal camera that can fit in your pocket. DJI, as we all know, is fairly popular for making awesome gimbals. But the new Osmo Pocket seems like a perfect gadget for people with an active lifestyle, and don’t want to carry huge camera rigs. The DJI Osmo Pocket is only four-inches tall, and it features a stabilized camera.
Nov. 29, 2018
Facebook Expands ‘Today In’ to 400 Cities, But Only in US
Facebook has started expanding its “Today In” section for local news and community information to make it easier for people to find news and information from their local towns and cities. “It is now available in over 400 cities in the US, and we have launched our first international test in Australia,” Anthea Watson Strong, Product Manager for Local News and Community Information at Facebook said in a statement on Wednesday.
Nov. 29, 2018
Fastrack Launches Reflex Wav Smart Band with Gesture Controls for Rs 4,995
Fastrack has launched theReflex Wav, a new device in the company’s wearable line-up which is claimed to be the world’s slimmest smart band that has support for gestures to accomplish tasks such as controlling music playback, attending calls and checking notifications among others. The Reflex Wav smart band has been priced atRs. 4,995and is already up for orders from Fastrack’s official website. The Reflex Wav is just 9mm thin and comes with a charcoal black band which has a dotted pattern on the inner surface to offer maximum comfort.
Nov. 29, 2018
Zomato Teases Its First Food & Entertainment Carnival ‘Zomaland’
Restaurant search and online food delivery appZomatohas been making waves in the online food delivery space. The company is wildly popular for its quirky marketing promos and engaging posts. On the same lines, Zomato has now announced a food and entertainment carnival called Zomaland. Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato sent out a tweet making the announcement earlier today. Looking at the tweet and the embedded GIF, it looks like Zomaland will be a grand event involving food, music, and more.
Nov. 29, 2018
Here are the Free PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold Games for December
Sony has revealed the list of free PlayStation Plus titles for December which includes six games while the Xbox Live Gold subscribers will get to enjoy four games absolutely free for a limited time. Xbox Live Games with Gold for December The December edition of free titles for Xbox Live Gold subscribers includes two Xbox One games and an equal number of Xbox 360 titles which are also playable on the Xbox One.
Nov. 29, 2018
Honor 8C Launched in India For Rs 11,999; On Sale From December 10
Following the huge splash thatRealme U1made in the budget segment yesterday, Honor has announced the launch of itsHonor 7Csuccessor – the Honor 8C – in India today. This device was initially unveiled in China back in October and it has now finally landed in the country. The base variant of Honor 8C, with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage, has been priced at Rs 11,999. The other variant of this device is priced at Rs 12,999 for the 4GB+64G storage variant, and the smartphone will go on sale from December 10.
Nov. 29, 2018
Honor 8C Review: Good Looks Can’t Make up for the Bad Cameras
After tasting success with the Honor 8X in the mid-range segment in India, the brand is now following it up with the launch of the much-anticipated Honor 8C in the hopes of carving a spot for itself in the jam-packed budget segment as well. On paper, the Honor 8C has a lot going for it. The Honor 8C (starts at Rs 11,999) isthe world’s first-ever device with the Snapdragon 632 chipsetand well, how it performs is one thing we will be exploring thoroughly in this review.
Nov. 29, 2018
Huawei Nova 4 with Punch-Hole Front Camera Showcased in China
Just a few days ago, Huawei shared theteaserposter of an upcoming smartphone that will have a hole in the display to accommodate the front camera. Live images of the upcoming smartphone, alleged to be the Huawei Nova 4, have now been spotted, which give us our first glimpse at the device’s minimalist design which ditches the notch in favor of a hole in the display. The device was reportedly shown off at an event celebrating the 18th birthday of Chinese singer Jackson Yee, and from the looks of it, the Nova 4 will have an edge-to-edge design with a very small chin at the bottom.
Nov. 29, 2018
Huawei Targets Offline Sales With 100 New Experience Zones in India Next Year
Huawei, which became thesecond largest smartphone seller in the worldafter Samsung in the second quarter of this year, considers India a tier-1 market. In line with its India push, the company brought a premium Mate series device for the first time to India, when it launched theMate 20 Prosmartphone in the country, which weabsolutely love so far– stay tuned for our review. The handset maker, had until some time ago, only pushed its sub-brand Honor in India to compete in the competitive affordable segment.
Nov. 29, 2018
India One of Fastest Growing Markets for AWS, Says Amazon
The Asia-Pacific region has huge potential to write the next growth story forAmazon Web Services(AWS), with India playing a key role in Cloud adoption among both enterprises and the governments, CEO Andy Jassy has stressed. “The business in the Asia-Pacific region is very broad and is growing very quickly. The business is growing rapidly in China, India, Singapore, Australia and South-East Asian countries,” Jassy said during a press conference. According to him, these are still early days in Asia-Pacific as businesses have begun picking up on Cloud adoption, albeit slowly.
Nov. 29, 2018
ISRO’s Latest PSLV Launch Carries India’s HySIS Earth Imaging Satellite
Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) lifted off successfully from Sriharikota on Thursday with the country’s Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS), an earth observation satellite, and 30 other foreign satellites. The PSLV-CA (Core Alone) version (without its usual strap-on motors), standing 44.4 metres tall and weighing about 230 tonne, took off at 9.58 a.m. from the first launch pad here, spewing thick orange flame. The PSLV rocket, a four stage launch vehicle with alternating solid and liquid stages/engines had the 380 kg HysIS and 30 others together weighing 261.
Nov. 29, 2018
NASA to Launch Manned Mission to the Moon in Partnership with US Companies
After the historicInSight touchdownon Mars, NASA is now set to focus on Moon mission by announcing new partnerships with American companies, the US space agency said. Working with US companies is the next step to achieving long-term scientific study and human exploration of the Moon and Mars, NASA said in a statement on Tuesday. “We are announcing new Moon partnerships with American companies… The US is returning to the surface of the Moon, and we’re doing it sooner than you think!
Nov. 29, 2018
New Leak Confirms Specs, Features of Nokia 8.1, Global Version of Nokia X7
HMD Global is holding alaunch in Dubai in the first week of December, and while the flagship Nokia 9 is imaginably more exciting because of itsalleged penta-camera setup, Nokia also plans to launch two other phones at the same event. These would be the global versions of Nokia X7 and the successor to Nokia 2.1 (two-dot-one). Nokia, like Xiaomi, Huawei, and some other brands greatly focused on India and China, usesdifferent (and utterly confusing) namingfor thesame phones in different regions.
Nov. 29, 2018
Only Reliance Jio Added Mobile Subscribers in September, As Rivals Lose Out: TRAI
With the exception ofReliance Jio, all major private and PSU service providers lost subscribers in September, but Reliance Jio’s astounding growth made sure that the industry-wide subscriber count recorded a growth of around 2.3 million in a month.Image: TRAI In terms of net market share, Airtel still remains the leader of the Indian telecom industry with a market share of 29.38%, while Reliance Jio takes the second spot with 21.57% share of the market.
Nov. 29, 2018
Project Fi Is Now Called Google Fi, Works with iPhones Too
It’s been three years sinceGooglelaunched its super-simple and affordable SIM-Free mobile service Project Fi. But it never really took off the way Google intended, mainly due to its device limitations. Well, that seems to be changing now has Google has announced it will now work with a wide selection of devices including iPhones. First off, the service now has a new name. It’s calledGoogle Fi, instead of Project Fi as it used to be, which indicates that it’s no longer just a “project”.
Nov. 29, 2018
ROG Phone With All Its Accessories is More Expensive than an ROG Gaming Laptop
ASUS has justlaunchedits gaming-centric smartphone, the ROG Phone in India, and it’s priced at₹69,999. For that price, you’re essentially getting a gaming beast that packed with all the things you can expect from a gaming phone. It’s got a90Hz AMOLED display, an overclockedSnapdragon 845 SoC, up to8GB RAM, and so on. It also comeswith a ton of accessorieswhich you can pair with the device to get a complete immersive experience. Well, if you are planning to buy all the accessories, then you might want to start saving.
Nov. 29, 2018
Samsung, Realme Trail Xiaomi in Smartphone Sales During Diwali Season
Three smartphone players — Xiaomi, Samsung andRealme— captured 57 percent of the Indian festive sales volumes as smartphone sales in the Diwali season (October 9-November 8) grew 26 percent year-on-year (YoY) compared to the same period last year, a new report said on Wednesday. According to market research firm Counterpoint Research’s “Market Pulse”, this was driven by e-commerce platform Amazon India andFlipkart’s series of online salesand OEM promotions (such as on Mi.
Nov. 29, 2018
SuperSU Alternative: Magisk Is The Best App for Managing Root Access
For a long time, SuperSU has been the best tool to manage superuser access in rooted devices. However, the app has suffered from a lack of attention from its developers for quite some time. In fact, recently it was removed from the Play Store without providing any reason, letting many users lament the demise of their favorite root management app. And while the app is back again on the Play Store (free), I would not recommend that you use it before we get any clear idea about the future of this app.
Nov. 29, 2018
Uber Now Lets Business Users in India Manage Travel Expense Through Happay App
Global ride-hailing major Uber on Thursday announced the integration of Bengaluru-based fintech firm Happay’s automated solution to make it easier for business travellers to auto-expense their rides. With this partnership with Happay, “Uber for Business” travellers would be able to automatically submit their receipts for reimbursement. “Business travellers no longer need to punch in their ride data manually,” Anshul Rai, Co-Founder and CEO of Happay, said in a statement. The partnership will allow corporate finance teams to have more control and will be able to track ground travel expenditure in real-time and process travel reimbursements with ease, Happay said.
Nov. 29, 2018
YouTube Community Post Gets Emoji Reactions like Facebook
Earlier this YouTube replaced the Discussion tab with theCommunity tab, offering creators an area to initiate discussions. The company has since been making a lot updates to make the experience better forusers and creators. On the same lines, YouTube nowlets you react to the community posts with reactions, similar to the one found on Facebook. Check this out:Reactions on YouTube Community Tab These reactions are not showing up for everyone. One of my colleagues here at Beebom was able to use this feature on theYouTube app (13.
Nov. 29, 2018
Google Pixel Stand Does Not Work With Third-Party Chargers
Pixel 3 might be arather dullflagship unless you’re looking for anastonishing camera experienceout of a smartphone. But something really interesting is thePixel Standor a wireless charging dock especially designed to add functionality of a Smart Display like theGoogle Home Hubwhile the phone is charging, which was announced at the same event. While charging thePixel 3on the Pixel Stand, the phone automatically enters a special mode with direct shortcuts to Google Assistant routines, which change with the time of the day.
Nov. 28, 2018
Alleged Sony Xperia XZ4 CAD-Based Renders Show Off Triple Cameras
Sony Xperia XZ4 isexpected to come with a triple camera setup on the back, which is likely to add a slight camera bump quite similar to theOnePlus 6or 6T. This will abig leap from the single camera on the XZ3. However, the camera on the front will still be a solo sensor.Courtesy: OnLeaks & MySmartPrice Trusted leakster@OnLeaks, in partnership withMySmartPrice, has releasedrenders of the Sony Xperia XZ4 based on leaked CAD(computer-aided design) profiles or digital blueprints of the device.
Nov. 28, 2018
[UPDATE: Google’s Statement] Scary Gmail Bug Lets Anyone Send Anonymous Mails
Update: Google reached out to us through a Cloud spokesperson who works with the security team. “We will be rolling out fixes to address these issues. It’s important to note that these issues do not impact Gmail’s phishing protections, such as those that prevent more than 99.9% of spam and phishing emails from reaching users’ inboxes and warnings that pop up when composing a reply to an unfamiliar recipient,” the company’s statement said.
Nov. 28, 2018
9 Netflix Tricks to Enhance Your Experience
When it comes to digital media consumption, no other company has had a greater impact on the industry than Netflix.Launched in 1999, the service has evolved a lot over the time and now covers more than 190 countries around the world. It will be near impossible for you to find a service which is as ubiquitous as Netflix. One of the biggest reasons behind the success of Netflix apart from its huge catalog of shows and movies is its easy to use interface.
Nov. 28, 2018
Amazon Reportedly Set to Overtake Flipkart With 30% Higher Sales This Year
Flipkart and Amazon are the two primary destinations for online shoppers in India. While both the companies have walked “neck-to-neck” in terms of gross business,Amazon India has taken a lead in the past financial year, says a recently published report. However, it must be noted that these values are on a “standalone” basis for Flipkart andnot inclusive of the revenue generated by its off-shoots including Myntra and Jabong. When these are included, the difference between the GMV values of Flipkart and Amazon becomes leaner, although the exact figures were not shared byThe Economic Times.
Nov. 28, 2018
Facebook Has a “Black People Problem”, Says Former Manager
Facebook has a “black people problem” as the leading tech company fails to give enough support to its black employees or users, a formerFacebook employeesaid in an internal memo publicly released on Tuesday. In the memo circulated to allFacebookemployees early this month shortly before he left the company, Mark Luckie, former strategic partner manager for global influencers at Facebook, wrote that many black people felt they were marginalized and feared to speak up about their experience at the company, Xinhua news agency reported.
Nov. 28, 2018
Zomei Z818 Carbon Fiber Tripod Review: Lightweight, Portable, and Value for Money
A tripod is one of the most important pieces in a cinematographer or photographer’s arsenal and if you’re looking to add one to your kit, chances are you’ve already started finalizing the ones you like. I’m certain brands like Manfrotto rank high on that list, but you really don’t need to spend too much money to get a great tripod. So, as you probably already know, we shoot a bunch of videos, and we started off with a Manfrotto tripod as well, but as the need for more tripods arose, we had the chance to check out this one from Zomei.
Nov. 28, 2018
Google Employees Join Amnesty in Protesting ‘Dragonfly’ Censored Search Engine for China
Google employees have come together calling out the company to dropProject Dragonfly. They wrote an open letter urging the company to drop the project. You can read the letter righthere. Project Dragonfly is the internal codename for Google’s initiative to build a new search engine for the Chinese market that would comply with Beijing’s strict rules on censorship. Amnesty International, an organization that fights against abuses of human rights worldwide has launched a global petition calling on Google CEOSundar Pichaito drop the project.
Nov. 28, 2018
Google Inks Pact with Disney to Run Ads Across All Channels, Services
Google has said it will now power advertising for Disney’s collection of brands and properties — includingDisney, ABC, ESPN, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars — across multiple channels, including live streaming and direct-to-consumer content offerings. As part of a global strategic relationship with Google, Disney will bring its entire global digital video and display business toGoogle Ad Manager, which will serve as its core ad technology platform, Philipp Schindler, Chief Business Officer at Google, said in a blog post.
Nov. 28, 2018
Google Maps Now Lets You Share Live Location of Your Train and Bus Rides
We have all been in an unexpected traffic jam or stoppage which might get in the way of our plans of meeting people, and causing unavoidable delays in arrival. This is where the Share Location feature in Google Maps comes handy, which lets you broadcast your live location – even during an ongoing journey – with anyone who might be expecting to see you or wanting to be assured of your safety.
Nov. 28, 2018
Hotel Chain Ibis Lets You Hire an ‘Instagram Butler’ On Your Vacation
Digital addictionis real, and a major reason behind it is that people want to chronicle every moment of their life and share it with the rest of the world. Often, we miss out on the real experience in this frenzy. Honestly, when was the last time you enjoyed a vacation without taking out your smartphone and clicking a couple hundred selfies? The owners of Switzerland-based Ibis hotel chain know this all too well, which is why they are offering a‘social media sitter’who is essentially posts on Instagram and social media for you, while you actually enjoy your vacation.
Nov. 28, 2018
MrBeast’s Hilarious Stunt Helps PewDiePie Increase YouTube Lead Over T-Series
PewDiePie and T-Series, two of the most subscribed channels on YouTube, have been running the most famous race on YouTube for the past couple of months, as we see the gap between their subscribers count reduce everyday. While T-Series was edging closer to PewDiePie with every passing minute,PewDiePie’s fans are trying their best to help him keep his throne.After his fierce attempt to promote PewDiePie’s channel by buying ad space on billboards across Los Angeles, notorious YouTuberJimmy ‘Mr.
Nov. 28, 2018
Mysterious Samsung Mid-Range Phone with Exynos 9820 Could Finally Compete with OnePlus
Samsung’s latest flagship SoC – Exynos 9820 – wasrecently announcedto be equipped with an onboard AI NPU, custom cores, and 2Gbps LTE modem. The chipset is designed on a 7nm nanometer process and is expected to be reserved for Samsung’s flagships such as theGalaxy S10 series, and plausibly, even Note 10. While the chipset is yet to the hit assembly line, leakedAnTuTu benchmarkscores suggest that the S10 series might not be its only recipient.
Nov. 28, 2018
OnePlus Explorer Backpack Review: One for the Fanboys
The name OnePlus has become synonymous with the ‘value for money’ tag; you simply can not deny that OnePlus offers a premium experience without burning a hole in your pocket. But that’s a reputation built on its phones, includingtheOnePlus 6T. Now the company has ventured into accessories such asearphones, announcedplans to launch TVsand also unveiled a new backpack.Today we have theOnePlus Explorer Backpackin itsSlate Blackavatar for review which is priced atRs.
Nov. 28, 2018
Rajinikanth’s 2.0 Looks and Sounds Crazy, But Banning It Would Be Worse
You can sense that something very intense is underway when the opening dialogue of a movie trailer is a breaking news highlighting, “sab phone udh kar huye gaayab (all phones flew away and disappeared)“. In the very next scene, this collective flight of all the phones is driving the public crazy and chaos prevails over everything else and this is definitely something that will make you grab popcorn. From its trailer of 2.
Nov. 28, 2018
Realme U1 Camera Samples: Daylight, Low Light and Portrait Mode
After much anticipation, the Realme U1 finallywent officialtoday and it’s a great budget smartphone but not without its fair share of flaws. We’vealready reviewedthe smartphone to give you an in-depth look at it, however, if you’re solely looking to check out how the dual rear-cameras and the touted selfie camera perform in real-life, then you are at the right place. First, let’s the camera specifications out of the way before we take a quick look at some samples that we’ve clicked over the past week.
Nov. 28, 2018
Realme U1 Review: Good Value for Money, But Not The Best
Withback to backlaunchessince its debut in India earlier this year, Realme has been steadily developing a following for itself. However, the company is now looking to make a splash with the launch of a youth-centric and powerful budget device,the Realme U1. The Realme U1 is the first smartphone to be powered by MediaTek’s flagship Helio P70 chipset, offering users a snappy and likable performance. The company hasgone with a tried-and-tested design(much like itsarch-nemesis Xiaomi), attractive colors, non-intrusive notch, to check all the boxes in the mid-range segment.
Nov. 28, 2018
Realme U1 With Helio P70 Launched in India For Rs 11,999
Realme made its debut in India with theRealme 1just a few months ago, and the company is now closing the year with its fifth smartphone release, the Realme U1. The device has been launched in the country today and is looking to give its budget rivals, Xiaomi and Honor, a run for their money. Realme U1 has been priced starting at Rs. 11,999 for the base variant, with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage while the higher-end 4GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs 14,499.
Nov. 28, 2018
Samsung Invests $40 Million in Pokemon Go Developer Niantic
Samsungmanaged to score anexclusive partnership with Epic Gamesfor Fortnite with the launch ofGalaxy Note 9earlier this year. Now, it looks like the Korean phone maker is looking to work with the Pokemon Go developer Niantic. According to the information obtained byThe Inquirer, Samsung is close to investing $40 million in Niantic. Reportedly, the companies are in talks to make a Harry Potter game, which will turn the S-Pen into a magic wand.
Nov. 28, 2018
Spotify Secures Deals with T-Series and Others as It Plans Early 2019 Launch in India
Spotify seems to be closing in on the Indian launch, as the company is said to have signed deals with many of the major rights holders in the country over the past few months. This news comes hot on the heels of the report earlier this week, noting that the company wouldenter the Indian market within the next six months. According toBloomberg, Spotify has inked deals with many, but not all, music labels in the country.
Nov. 28, 2018
YouTube May Soon Let You Watch YouTube Original Shows for Free
YouTube has a laundry list of Original shows under its belt. But sadly, a lot of them have gone under the radar because they’re not readily available to watch. There are some great YouTube Originals likeCobra Kai,Roman Atwood’s Day Dreams, and Liza Koshi’sLiza on Demandthat didn’t get enough attention. They’re very underrated mainly due to the fact that people are not willing to shell out money to watch these shows on a platform that’s otherwise free to use.
Nov. 28, 2018
Fortnite on New iPhones Now Has 60FPS Gameplay, But Android Still Lags Behind
Like it or not, iOS users have always had an edge over Android users, at least when it comes to Fortnite. The game was made available on iOS first, while the Android users were left in the dark. Even the experience is far more superior on iOS when compared to the game’s Android port. My colleagueAkshaywrote an entire article on this which you can readhereif you’re interested. Now on the same lines, Fortnite on iOS has received a performance bump.
Nov. 27, 2018
A Billion Smartphones in India by 2024, Says Ericsson
Key drivers for 5G deployment include increased network capacity, lower cost per gigabyte and new use case requirements.
Nov. 27, 2018
Apple Could Lose ‘Hundreds of Millions’ if Found Guilty of App Store Monopoly
The “walled garden” nature of Apple’s software and devices has forced iPhone and iPad users to buy apps strictly from the App Store. Turns out people don’t like being restricted and this lockout has been a pet peeve for many users and developers alike. Besides making it difficult for them to install apps from “unauthorized” sources, thisrestriction forces developers to part with 30 percent of incomefrom app sales to Apple for running the App Store.
Nov. 27, 2018
Apple Will Teach Students How to Code For Free at Apple Stores
On Monday, Appleannouncedthat it will offer new resources to open thousands of free“Hour of Code”sessionsat its Apple Store facilities across the world to bring coding education to students. The California-based company said customers can register for coding education, made available through their “Everyone Can Code” program, at Apple Store locations from December 1 through December 14. For the sixth year, Apple declared it will host Hour of Code daily coding sessions through “Today at Apple,” which will provide opportunities for people at a variety of skill levels to learn to code.
Nov. 27, 2018
BSNL Testing 4G Services in Gujarat, With 2GB Free Data
The state-run telco, BSNL, aspires to provide asolid 5G networkto its customers in the next five years, but it has yet to roll out 4G services throughout India. With an ambition to change that soon, the telco hasbegun testing 4G services and preparing for a phased roll-out in the state of Gujarat. BSNL hasreportedlykicked off the trial of a 4G+2G network starting yesterday, i.e. November 26, in towns such as Gandhidham and Anjar of Gujarat.
Nov. 27, 2018
Despite Snapdragon 670 SoC, Google Pixel 3 Lite Will Likely Have The Pixel 3’s Best Feature
One of the many questions about the rumored mid-rangePixel 3 Liteis whether it will be able to hold up to the more expensive Pixel 3 andGoogle Pixel 3 XL. Of course a lot of people are wondering whether the Pixel 3 Lite will have the Google Pixel 3’s best feature i.e. its camera. Obviously, the Pixel 3 lineup has top-tier Android experience with smooth performance and an optimized stock Android UI.
Nov. 27, 2018
First Look at FreeCharge Founder’s Credit Card Management App CRED
FreeCharge co-founder Kunal Shah’s latest venture is a credit card payments product called CRED. It’s essentially a financial services platform that’s aimed at consumers using one or more credit cards. CRED will allow you to pay your credit card bill(s) directly through the app and reward you for timely payments. In a tweet announcing his new product, Shah also provided alinkthrough which users can apply for early access. According to CRED’s website, the product will also find and alert its users about hidden charges in credit cards, which, in my opinion, will definitely come in handy for a lot of users.
Nov. 27, 2018
Google Maps Update Brings Hashtags in Reviews
Google has released support for hashtags on Maps for Android devices that would help users to discover recommended as well as new places. The company confirmed support for hashtags rolled out globally on Android devices, TechCrunch reported late on Monday. The search-engine giant suggests that users can add up to five specific and useful hashtags per review and place them at the end of the review to make the text easier to read.
Nov. 27, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Arrives in India; Priced Starting At Rs 69,990
Huawei’s new flagship smartphone, the Mate 20 Pro has finally arrived in India. It’s one of the three smartphones which the companydebuteda few months back in London. The Mate 20 Pro packs some powerful internals like the company’s latest and greatest7nm Kirin 980 chipset and a triple-camera setupand more, in a sleek body that’s on par with most other flagships out there, as you can see in our hands-on images below.
Nov. 27, 2018
Lenovo Leads India Tablet Market With 22% Share: CyberMedia Research
Lenovo is followed by iball (16 percent), Samsung (15 percent) and Datawind (14 percent), according to the report. Samsung’s position has declined in the overall market because they have had the same strategy in the last few quarters, the findings showed. Lenovo’s dominance is mainly due to the demand from the education and financial services sectors. In the retail market, iball has strengthened its position, the research showed. Apple, which launched6th Gen iPadin the last quarter, achieved 51 percent growth over the past quarter.
Nov. 27, 2018
Lenovo Z5S Confirmed to Arrive With Triple Cameras Very Soon
In addition to finding ways to avoid the notch and stretch the display to the edges, phone makers are now turning attention to packing more camera sensors – either on the front or back. Well, Huawei and Samsung are already leading with a trio or quadruple cameras on the rear and Lenovo is now also looking to join the party. It’s called the Lenovo Z5S, as confirmed by Chang Chen, Vice President of Lenovo Mobile Business Group.
Nov. 27, 2018
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Coming on December 12
OnePlus has announced a new partnership with automaker McLaren, details of which will unfold in India on December 12. The partnership incorporates both McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing, the legendary Formula 1 team. “Joining forces will enable OnePlus and McLaren to unlock a new long-term technology partnership,” according to the OnePlus statement which leans heavily on the ‘Speed’ factor. There’s some talk about the new OnePlus 6T and its Screen Unlock and fast charging support, but that’s about it in terms of concrete details.
Nov. 27, 2018
PUBG Vikendi Snow Map Leaks Ahead of PS4 Launch
PUBG’ssnow mapis something that we’ve been hearing for a long time now. But the map has now been data-mined, and it looks like it may release alongside thePS4 version of the gamethat’s slated to arrive on December 7. The PUBG Vikendi map was datamined and recreated by YouTuberAllthenewsisgoodnews, and it gives us an idea on what to expect from the upcoming snow map. As you can see, it is missing a lot of details like foliage and other elements, but it paints a clear picture as to how big the map will be.
Nov. 27, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S10 Top-End Variant Might Have 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage
Samsung’s upcoming flagships, theGalaxy S10lineup, has already leaked widely and we know a lot about the device even before its launch next year. There will be an Infinity-O display in place here (no bezels),a triple camera system, no Iris scanner, and in-display fingerprint scanner as well. However, a fresh report now suggests that the highest configuration for the Galaxy S10 would go up to 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
Nov. 27, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Watch Review: Perfect Fitness Companion For A Samsung Phone
Ever since the 17th century, watches have become synonymous with luxury and class despite offering a very basic function of time-keeping. Not only essential, wristwatches especially have been linked to a person’s high work efficiency, ethics, class, and some other social identifiers. By the time I arrived on the scene, mechanical watches had turned digital and doubled up as calculators even. People have been trying to cram more into a watch for decades and I grew up with a fascination for watches with screens and tactile buttons, and I believe many other millenials will identify with this feeling.
Nov. 27, 2018
WhatsApp Management Exodus Continues; Chief Business Officer Neeraj Arora Quits
In yet another high-profile exit at WhatsApp, its Indian-origin Chief Business Officer Neeraj Arora has quit, saying he needs “time off to recharge and spend time with family”. “It is hard to believe that it has been seven years since Jan (Koum) and Brian (Acton) got me onboard at WhatsApp, and it has been one hell of a ride,”Arora stated in an official post on his Facebook on Tuesday.“I am deeply indebted to Jan and Brian, who entrusted me to be their business companion for so many years,”he added.
Nov. 26, 2018
Spotify To Reportedly Launch in India in Six Months With Extended Free Trial
Spotify will reportedly launch with an extended free trial period, whichVariety sayswill be longer than the 30 days of full-access that company typically offers in new markets. Additionally Swedish publication Di Digital reports that Spotify failed in its attempt to buy an Indian competitor, which means the company will go into India on its own. According to itspaywalled report, Saavn and Gaana Music were two potential acquisition targets for Spotify.
Nov. 26, 2018
Bank Customers Being Duped by Fake Google Maps Contact Information
The Maharashtra cyber police department has uncovered a new kind of online scam which involves duping people into revealing their confidential banking details by exploiting a Google Maps loophole.Scammersare using theGoogle Mapsfeature that lets users edit contact information for places to to change numbers related to bank branches which Google shows as search result. Removing the official numbers, users are duped into calling fake numbers and are being defrauded thus.
Nov. 26, 2018
Elon Musk Almost Certain He’ll Move to Mars Despite ‘Good Chance’ of Death
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said there’s “70 percent chance that he will go to Mars”, despite a “good chance” of him not surviving either on his way or after landing, the media reported. “We’ve recently made a number of breakthroughs that I… am just really fired up about,” Musk was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios on HBO on Sunday, the CNET reported. “I’m talking about moving there,” said a thrilled Musk, as he spoke about his ambition.
Nov. 26, 2018
Filmora Meme Maker Is a Totally Free Online Meme Maker
Memes are all over the internet these days. Whether you’re browsing Facebook, going through Reddit, heck even in WhatsApp chats, memes are almost omnipresent now. So, if you’ve been thinking of getting into the meme game and of making your own memes to share online, you should definitely check out Filmora Meme Maker (website). What Is Filmora Meme Maker Well, that’s a pretty simple question to be honest. As the name suggests, this online tool is a meme maker that you can use to create awesome image and GIF memes on the web.
Nov. 26, 2018
Google Maps in India Shockingly Show Girls Schools, Hostels When You Search For ‘Bitches’
Google Maps is obviously the most popular maps and navigation app, not just on Android but on iOS as well. It is the go-to app for getting directions and looking up for gas pumps, restaurants or hospitals nearby. However, a Twitter user has stumbled upon a derogatory search query that brings Google’s search algorithm into question, especially because it leaves young children vulnerable. As reported by Twitter user@AHappyChipmunk, if you open Google Maps and search for “bitches near me,” and the search result is horrifying.
Nov. 26, 2018
Google Play Store ‘Ratings and Reviews’ Section Could Get Much-Needed New Look
The Google Play Store received afresh coat of paintearlier this year, where it launched itself in the direction of using an all-white UI and its signature green color. Well, Google has decided to further streamline the Play Store UI and is said to be testing a revamped ‘Ratings and Reviews’ section. Asspottedby Reddit user MonogOn, the new ‘Ratings and Reviews’ UIsheds all of the colors that helped distinguish between the ratingsand simply embraces the green color along with other Material Theme elements.
Nov. 26, 2018
Google Search Now Directly Answers Some Questions Without Showing Other Results
Google Search recently began showing the formula behind certain conversions such as mass, distance, etc. by displaying the conversion formula behind it. In a bid to add a little more convenience for users, Google search now directly shows the answer for certain queries without displaying any other search results. For example, if you are in a different time zone and want to know what time it is in New Delhi, just type the relevant keyword like‘time in New Delhi’in the search field.
Nov. 26, 2018
Huawei Teases Phone With Punch-Hole Front Camera For December Launch
While Huawei is ready to create waves with the launch ofMate 20 Proin India tomorrow, the Chinese giant is now looking to pip Samsung with the unveiling of a new smartphone that includes a punch-hole front camera in China in December. Samsung has already confirmed that the Galaxy A8s will be launching with anInfinity-O display(with a hole for an under-glass selfie camera), but Huawei hasnow posted the teaser image attached below on its Weibo profile, hinting at the arrival of a phone with a hole for the camera near the top left corner.
Nov. 26, 2018
Amazon Introduces PayCode Payment Method For Offline Checkout
Amazon has introduced a new payment method in collaboration with Western Union calledPayCodewhich allows users to purchase goods from Amazon’s global store and pay for them in person in local currency at a Western Union agent location. PayCode is targeted at buyers who aim to purchase products which are not available from Amazon’s e-commerce platform in their own region and must be shipped from Amazon’s warehouse in another country. PayCode is being touted as a more convenient method of payment for customers who are not comfortable with the idea of online payments for cross-border shopping and would rather prefer to make the payment in person.
Nov. 26, 2018
LG Granted Patent For Phone with 16 Cameras
Samsung recentlylaunchedthe new Galaxy A9, which carries as many as four cameras at the back. If that sounded that like an overkill, which it really is, then you might be surprised to see what LG has been cooking. According to a new patent that was spotted byLetsGoDigital, it looks like LG is working on a smartphone with 16 lenses. No, that’s not a typo.Render based on LG’s patent (Image: LetsGoDigital)
Nov. 26, 2018
LinkedIn Ran Facebook Ads Targeting 18 Million Non-Members
An investigation by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) found thatLinkedInhad processed hashed email addresses of approximately 18 million non-LinkedIn members and targeted these individuals on Facebook without necessary permission, a new report has revealed. In its report published on Friday, DPC said that it concluded its audit of LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (LinkedIn) in respect of its processing of personal data following an investigation of a complaint notified to the DPC by a non-LinkedIn user.
Nov. 26, 2018
Microsoft’s SMS Organizer Beta Now Clutters Your Inbox With New Offers, Discount Coupons in India
Microsoft’s SMS Organizer is one of the most popular andfeature-rich messaging appson Android, a boon for users who receive a ton of spam or promotion messages. While it has helped hundreds of thousands of users stay distraction-free by hiding unimportant messages, the app is now telling you offers and discount coupons after its latest beta update, adding more clutter than it’s removing in the first place. SMS Organizer previously had a three-tabbed UI, including the Messages, Reminders, and Accounts tab but if you’re abeta testerfor the app and havereceived version 1.
Nov. 26, 2018
OnePlus 4th Anniversary Celebration on Amazon Brings Cashback, Offers on OnePlus 6T
Amazon has been OnePlus’ exclusive sales partner for quite a few years, and to celebrate that fruitful collaboration, OnePlus India has announced the 4th Anniversary Celebration sale that will offer cashback and discounts on theOnePlus 6T. The 4th Anniversary Celebration will start on November 30, where you canget a cashback of Rs. 1,500when using a Citibank credit or debit card. Additionally, buyers can also avail a no-cost EMI for a duration of six months.
Nov. 26, 2018
Oppo SuperVOOC Charging Technology To Land in India with R17 Pro Launch
After the Find X with its sliding camera mechanism, Oppo is nowscheduledto launch its flagship R17 Pro smartphone in India on December 4. It packs a waterdrop notch and a beautiful gradient back, but the highlight here will be the triple rear-camera and Oppo’s proprietary SuperVOOC charging technology. We are already familiar with the company’s VOOC charging technology, which has also been passed down to OnePlus in the form of Dash charging.
Nov. 26, 2018
Qualcomm to Unveil Snapdragon 8150 with Tri-Cluster Core Design on December 4
Qualcomm has sent out press invites for the company’s annual tech summit on December 4 in Hawaii where the company is expected to announce the flagshipSnapdragon 8150 SoC. We received the invite for Qualcomm’s launch event in Hawaii which came in the form of an Oculus VR headset with a VR video invitation. With the platform for Snapdragon 8150’s announcement already set, a new leak regarding the core architecture of Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship chipset has surfaced online.
Nov. 26, 2018
Samsung Looks to Reduce Stress in School Kids in India with MyDream Project
Samsung India is set to undertake a two-year research to find out how to enhance learning outcomes for middleschool students in Indiaand how theirstress levels can be reduced, the company said on Monday. The study will determine how project-based and socio-emotional learning (SEL) can be used to drive learning outcomes of students as defined by their mathematics and science scores and also to reduce their stress levels.Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Mr.
Nov. 26, 2018
Jet Airways Passenger in Kolkata Arrested Over Terror Prank on Snapchat
In what appears to be yet another case of a sick terror joke gone horribly wrong, a young passenger aboard a Jet Airways flight headed to Mumbai was arrested after stirring a terror scare with a post shared with friends onSnapchat. Yogvedanta Poddar was seen clicking a selfie with half of his face covered with a handkerchief and then captioning it with alarming words like‘Terrorist on Flight’. According to a report fromThe Times Of India, Poddar took the selfie in a suspicious manner and then posted it on Snapchat.
Nov. 25, 2018
Apple Looks to Make Animoji More Exciting with Sound Effects
Apple introduced Animojis with the iPhone X earlier last year and expanded on the same withiOS 12this year, launching your own customizable avatars –Memoji. However, the Cupertino giant is not done just yet as a new patent filing reveals that Animoji could get more exciting with new audio effects and features. The audio quality of Animoji recordings haven’t been up to the mark till date, but Apple seems to be aware of the issues at hand.
Nov. 25, 2018
Apple Sued For App Store Monopoly; Case To be Held This Week
Apple will head to the US Supreme Court this week to block a group of customers from suing the tech giant for monopoly abuse, media has reported. The company is battling a group of iPhone owners who claim Apple forces them to overpay for apps by forbidding rivals to the multibillion-dollarApp Store. If Apple fails, thebusiness model of the App Store, one of the company’s fastest-growing and most profitable divisions, could be threatened, it added.
Nov. 25, 2018
Here’s Another Look at the Pixel 3 Lite; Right Next to the Pixel 3
Google’s flagshipPixel 3 serieswas unveiled last month and the mid-range smartphone that we had all been expecting didn’t make an appearance at the launch. However, the Pixel 3 Lite, codenamed Sargo, made itsfirst appearanceonline last week and we have now been treated with another look at the device. The Pixel 3 Lite has now surfaced online, viaTwitter user kzkvof Wyslacom Media, and we’ve got the device sitting right next to its similarly-sized flagship brother – the Pixel 3.
Nov. 25, 2018
What to Watch on Netflix in December
The year’s about to end butNetflixkeeps on going. And there’s a lot to look forward to in December. Next month sees Indian standup comic Vir Das return to Netflix with a standup special, the much-anticipated Mowgli, and Indian originals like Selection Day. It’s a great selection, even for those looking forward to shows from Germany and other parts of the world. Here’s what’s coming toNetflix, including older movies debuting on the platform.
Nov. 24, 2018
Black Friday Mania Brings Big Success For Paytm Mall, Flipkart
The US shopping festival of Black Friday suddenly gained a buzz in India, thanks to e-commerce portals offering sales on the occasion, and market participants feel the demand for products online has been positive so far in the day. Black Friday is celebrated on the first Friday post Thanksgiving Day in the US and is considered the beginning of the pre-Christmas shopping. “Due to a bulk of customers searching the internet and browsing content, the awareness has increased substantially.
Nov. 24, 2018
Facebook To Face Grilling From Seven-Nation Panel over All Data Scandals This Year
After attending grilling sessions this year with lawmakers over data breaches and failure to tackle political interference, Facebook is again set to face an international committee consisting 22 members from seven countries. Richard Allan, Vice President of Policy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), will face in London elected members from the Parliaments of Britain, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Latvia and Singapore next week. “An unprecedented international grand committee comprising 22 representatives from seven parliaments will meet in London next week to put questions to Facebook about the online fake news crisis and the social network’s own string of data misuse scandals,” TechCrunch reported on Friday.
Nov. 24, 2018
Honor 8C First Impressions: Adding Glamour to the Budget Segment
The budget segment in India has an overwhelming number of smartphones on offer, be it from the likes of Xiaomi, Asus, Realme or Honor, which has unveiled the Honor 8C in India. The Chinese giant is adding to the list with the launch of Honor 8C, a successor to the popular Honor 7C smartphone, on November 29. The Honor 8C is stepping foot into one of the most competitive segments, but with the strategy to offer you the best looks, the modern notch, a moderate Snapdragon chipset, and a huge battery, all packed inside a light and handy offering.
Nov. 24, 2018
LG Plans Foldable Smartphone; Registers Brand Names in Europe
After Samsung, its South Korean rival LG has now hinted at launching a foldable smartphone, the media reported. The smartphone maker has applied for three brand name registrations — Flex, Foldi and Duplex — at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). “All three applications are categorised in Class 9 that includes smartphones, so it’s a pretty safe bet that LG is claiming these names for any future devices it makes, foldable or otherwise,” Engadget reported.
Nov. 24, 2018
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Make Group Calls From a Group Chat
Group calling was a much-requested feature on WhatsApp, and the app finally got it earlier this year. But if you hate the process of adding individual users right now, there’s good news for you. WhatsApp will soon let you start a group call straight from the group chat, letting you add up to three participants to the call in one go.WABetaInfosays WhatsApp will present a list of all possible participants in the group.
Nov. 24, 2018
YouTube Will Run Back-to-Back ‘Ad Pods’ Before Videos to Reduce Interruptions
YouTube has finally realized that fewer ads are better for a more immersive user experience, and also lead to fewer viewer dropouts from the video. The company will launch ‘Ad Pods’ or back-to-back commercials before a video begins to boost visibility metrics for the ad and also decrease user attrition mid-video due to multiple ad breaks. “Our recent user experience research suggests that in addition to factors such as the length of ads, viewers are quite sensitive to the frequency of ad breaks, especially during longer viewing sessions.
Nov. 24, 2018
Over 6 Lakh Redmi Note 6 Pro Units Sold on First Day, Claims Xiaomi
Xiaomi announced that it has sold over six lakh Redmi Note 6 Pro units during the first day of sale which coincided with the Black Friday opening day. The Note 6 Pro was on sale on Flipkart, Mi.com, and will be available soon at Mi Stores as well. “Mi Fans! We had 600,000+ units of ‘Quad Camera all-rounder’ for 1st sale. Went out of stock in mins on @Flipkart & http://Mi.
Nov. 24, 2018
Truecaller Bets Big With Pricey ‘Truecaller Gold’ Subscription at Rs 5000 Per Year
If you’ve ever heard of Truecaller, you already would know it’s the ‘go-to’ app forcaller identificationand spam detection. It solves a major pain point for someone who receives a lot of calls during the day, however, the freemium model does come with its annoyances – especially ads. Premium Gold gives you all existing premium features along witha tinge of gold to help you stand out among other callers. Mr. Kok may have a point there as some of those who I ringed up did ask me about the gold-colored Caller ID, assuming the calls were important.
Nov. 24, 2018
Vote for your Favorite PUBG Squad Ahead of PUBG Mobile Star Challenge in Dubai
PUBG Mobile is nothing short of a global phenomenon and it’s now all set to organize the three-day finale of its first-ever eSports tournament,Star Challenge, in Dubai next week. The event has been hosted by Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation, in partnership with Samsung, who is givingPUBG Mobilefans a chance to cast avotefor their favorite team. Yes, the event that will see semifinalist players from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Japan, Korea, and China fight it out for the top spot in the world, needs you to predict the winner to get your hands on the PMSC Global Finals exclusive items (first 100 voters) or Special Crates (up to 1000 voters).
Nov. 24, 2018
Huawei, Google Testing Fuchsia OS on Honor Play
After coming together to create Google’s popular “Nexus 6P” smartphone, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has become the first test-bed for Google’s in-development operating systemFuchsia OS Google is developing the high-end Fuchsia OS for the next generation of smartphones. In a post, an engineer from Huawei directly revealed that the company has been working on making the fledgling OS run on devices based on their “Kirin 970” processor starting with the ‘Honor Play’ smartphone, 9To5Google reported on Friday.
Nov. 24, 2018
Microsoft Overtakes Apple to Become Most Valuable US Company
Apple, which became the first $1-trillion US company in August, came down to $746.8 billion on Friday, owing to lower-than-expected iPhone sales amid reports of its suppliers cutting cost and workforce. Amazon with $736.6 billion is currently at third andAlphabet(the parent company of Google) with $725.5 billion is at the fourth spot. “With Microsoft now overshadowing all three, including Alphabet Inc, the firm now looks to be the most valuable tech company of the Silicon Valley giants,” mspoweruser.
Nov. 23, 2018
Chrome Will Soon Let You Organize Tabs into Groups
If you are among people whose entire day involves sifting through a ton of tabs and often findChrometedious to use in your workflow, your suffering might soon come to an end. Google is working on a new feature that will make organizing tabs on Chrome browser much easier by allowing users to bundle multiple tabs in separate groups. The upcoming feature, which is currently in the early stages of development, is calledTab Groupsthat will let users‘visually organize tabs’.
Nov. 23, 2018
How to Take a Screenshot on Android
Taking a screenshot might sound like a very simple thing to do, however, with different manufacturers including multiple methods to take screenshots, and a plethora of third party screenshot apps that bring added functionality, it can be somewhat confusing to figure out the best way to get screenshots on your Android smartphone. So, if you’re wondering how to capture screenshots on Android, here are all the ways that you can try.
Nov. 23, 2018
Latest OxygenOS Update Improves OnePlus 6T’s Screen Unlock
OnePlus has released a new OxygenOS update for theOnePlus 6Twhich brings a number of system improvements, camera optimization and solves a notification issue associated with third-party apps. OxygenOS 9.0.6 is now being rolled out as an OTA update in a phased manner and will soon reach users in all regions. The changelog states that the update will improve the screen unlock experience, however, it is not clear if it enhances the authentication speed of the in-display fingerprint sensor.
Nov. 22, 2018
LinkedIn Salary Feature Arrives in India
Professional social network site LinkedIn on Thursday launched the “LinkedIn Salary” feature which will provide a detailed breakdown of salaries by job title and location. “Where compensation is a crucial motivating factor for any professional to decide the next career move, this tool will enable job-seekers to make more informed career choices. “The tool draws on data from the network’s 53+ million members in India, to provide an in-depth view of salaries across professions,” the Microsoft-owned company said in a statement.
Nov. 22, 2018
50 Best Black Friday Deals on Games For PC, PS4, XBox One
It’sBlack Friday time! Which means all the best games of the year are being sold at a bargain. Most AAA titles start coming out during the fall season, and Black Friday is the perfect time to buy them without having to pay the full price. If you’re a PC pr console gamer, you’ll certainly be interested in some of the great discounts that we’ve hunted for you. We’ll be listing the best deals from Steam, Origin, Battle.
Nov. 22, 2018
Amazon Admits It Exposed User Names and Email Data, But Refuses to Say More
The e-commerce giant says that it encountered a technical error that mistakenly exposed some users’ personal data. According toTechCrunch, who spoke Amazon to regarding the mishap, an Amazon spokesperson confirmed the same and said,“We have fixed the issue and informed customers who may have been impacted.” The company, however, declined to disclose how many users were impacted, which, in my opinion, is quite unfair. In fact, the company has declined to give any further info about the exposure.
Nov. 22, 2018
Apple Acquires AI Personal Assistant Startup Silk Labs
Apple has acquired a startup called Silk Labs that works on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based personal assistant technology for smartphones and smart home devices. According to a report in The Registrar, the quietly-done acquisition for an undisclosed sum is aimed at strengthening Apple’s AI capabilities towards smart home devices. Silk Labs had about a dozen employees and raised approximately $4 million in funding, said the report. According to TechCrunch, Silk Labs is the brainchild of Andreas Gal, the former CTO of Mozilla, who had also created the mobile platform Firefox OS and Michael Vines from Qualcomm.
Nov. 22, 2018
Asus TUF FX505, TUF FX705 Gaming Laptops Launched in India Starting at Rs 79,990
The new TUF series laptops flaunt an aggressively-designed chassis, a highly durable build, a 144Hz display, and RGB backlit keyboard to appeal to PC gamers. Asus claims that the new laptops have a solid build which has passed a series of military-grade MIL-STD-810G tests to make sure that their performance remains unaffected during harsh conditions.
Nov. 22, 2018
Best Google Play Deals on Android Games, Apps, Books For Black Friday 2018
With e-commerce companies and brands announcing deals on everything fromWindows 10 softwareandPC games,XboxandPS4titles, Google has announced a Black Friday sales fest of its own for Google Play. Listed below are the Black Friday deals on games, audio books, movie rentals, etc. which are now live on the Play Store. Games In addition to hefty discounts on games, you can also get in-game content at reduced prices for titles such asDragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle: Monument ValleyandHarry Potter: Hogwarts Mysteryamong others.
Nov. 22, 2018
Black Friday Software Sale: Windows 10 for $11.89, Office 2016 for $26.93, and Office 2019 for $55.27
Black Friday sales are here and if you’re on the lookout for new software deals, here are some pretty great ones for you. GoodOffer24.com is running its Black Friday software sale right now and whether you’re looking for fast software license key delivery via email, or you’re looking to buy digital game keys or game cards, GoodOffer24.com has pretty much everything on discount. Get Extra 15% Off on All Software Products: JGO24bf15
Nov. 22, 2018
Facebook’s Communications Head Takes Blame For Using Controversial Political PR Firm
Facebook’s outgoing Head of Communications and Policy Elliot Schrage has taken the full responsibility for hiring a Republican-owned political consulting and PR firm Definers Public Affairs that is alleged to have“dug up dirt” on competitors. In a blog post, Schrage said the legal team at Facebook continues to review its work with Definers to understand what happened. Facebook asked Definers to send it press clippings, conducting research, writing messaging documents and reaching out to reporters.
Nov. 22, 2018
Instagram Is Testing a New Profile Page Design
Instagramis one of those platforms that keeps changing things around in its mobile app in the name of “improving the user experience”. On the same lines, the company has now announced that it is doing some more shuffling, this time to the profile page. The company hasannouncedthat it is working on a new design for your profile page on the app to make things a bit easier to navigate. So, in the coming weeks, you might see some features rearranged on your profile page.
Nov. 22, 2018
The Best Apple iPhone Deals For Black Friday 2018
The biggest sale event of the year, Black Friday, is upon us and it’s possibly the best time to grab hefty discounts and offers on products you’ve been eyeing for a while, primarily if you are in the US. It marks the beginning of the holiday season and you will be able to grab some salivating discounts over the coming days. Apple’s iPhone is one of the most popular products during Black Friday, and more so after the Cupertino giant started pricing its smartphones over a $1000 – starting with theiPhone Xlast year.
Nov. 22, 2018
Microsoft Launcher on Android Now Lets You Track Your Phone Usage
Believe it or not,Microsofthas a cult following and a lot of users still swear by the Microsoft Launcher. The company has also been pretty consistent with the updates, adding new features. Now, Microsoft has also added a new features to the beta version of the launcher to help you keep a track of your smartphone usage, similar to Android Pie’sDigital Wellbeingfeature.Microsoft’s Screen Time feature I am a Microsoft Launcher user myself, so I was pretty pumped to see what the company had cooked for its users.
Nov. 22, 2018
10 Years of Emojis on iPhone: A Brief Timeline
Apple has played a major role in popularizing emojis ever since they arrived on the iPhone 10 years ago on November 21, 2008. Back then,emojiswere only available on the iPhone solely for users in Japan when iOS was called the iPhone OS. Now that emojis have completed 10 years since their arrival on the iPhone, let’s take a look at brief the history behind them and how they’ve evolved over the years.
Nov. 22, 2018
Nominations for the Steam Awards 2018 Are Now Open
Steam’s selection committee will continue to accept votes till November 27, so be sure to stop by. The winners, based on your votes, will be announced in February. Here are all the categories – I’d like to point out that the list of finalists from your nominations will be revealed in December during the Holiday sale, following which you’ll be able to cast your votes for the best games. Karthik is a Contributing Author for Beebom.
Nov. 22, 2018
Nvidia Announces Battlefield V Bundle With GeForce RTX GPUs For Black Friday 2018
Just in time for ‘Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday’ sales,Nvidiahas announced the launch ofa new GeForce RTXBattlefield V bundle. Gamers who’ll be buying a new GeForce RTX2080 Ti,GeForce RTX 2080or a GeForce RTX 2070-based graphics card or desktop PCfrom participating partners will receive a copy ofBattlefield V. This bundle, in my opinion, is really great for gamers who’ve been wanting to buy the new RTX cards. Battlefield V is one of the few games out now that takes the full advantage of all the features offered by Nvidia’s new cards.
Nov. 22, 2018
Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Quick Specs Comparison
Xiaomi has officiallylaunched the Redmi Note 6 Pro in Indiaand it will be available from November 23 onFlipkart, Mi.com andMi Stores. The device is priced attractively, and starts at Rs 13,999 in India. The Note 6 Pro is a an upgrade for one of Xiaomi’s most popular devices, the Redmi Note 5 Pro and brings along a slightly new design, bigger display, quad cameras, and more. So, let’s not waste any time, let’s take a look at the differences and similarities between these two Redmi Note ‘Pro’ devices:
Nov. 22, 2018
Noise Shots X5 Review: Better Than Apple AirPods?
s the end of the headphone jack inches closer, especially afterOnePlus 6Tditched it in favor of anunder-screen fingerprint sensor, there’s a possibility that you are looking to make a switch to wireless audio. While Apple AirPods has set the benchmark in this category, competition from a host of audio brands has made wireless earbuds a hot category. Prices have come down too thanks to the influx of brands. So, if you’re looking for an affordable alternative to Apple AirPods or any big-name brand wireless earbuds, you are in for a lot of choices these days.
Nov. 22, 2018
The Best VPN Deals For Black Friday 2018 (Up to 93% Off)
It’s raining Black Friday deals all over the world, and if you don’t want to manhandled by another person trying to pick up five TVs at the same time, you should stick toshopping online. Witha variety of online deals, it’s a great time to pick up what you’ve been wanting to buy and make use of the massive discounts. With the increase in concerns about cybercrime, identity theft, andsnooping by government agenciesto police user activities across the web,VPN servicesare becoming fairly common among eloquent tech users.
Nov. 22, 2018
Xiaomi Launches Redmi Note 6 Pro in India, Starting at Rs 13,999
Xiaomi’s highly-anticipated Redmi Note 6 Pro is finally here in India. The company unveiled the phone today at an event in New Delhi. The Redmi Note 6 Pro is Xiaomi’s first quad-camera smartphone to launch in the country. It also has notable upgrades over the last year’s Redmi Note 5 Pro, so let’s take a look. Pricing and Availability The Redmi Note 6 Pro starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base variant.
Nov. 22, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Rolling out Global Stable MIUI 10 Update For Redmi Note 4
Just a couple days after theRedmi 6 Pro, one of Xiaomi’s most popular phones,the Redmi Note 4, has now started receiving the much-awaited Global Stable MIUI 10 update. Xiaomi is already testing Android Pie on some of its device, but this MIUI 10 build is still based on Nougat and it’s quite disappointing. Talking about the features, this MIUI 10 build brings along Pie-inspired UI elements, much improved full-screen gestures, improved stability, a natural ever-changing sound system, and a lot more fun features to the Redmi Note 4.
Nov. 21, 2018
Asus ROG Phone to Launch in India on November 29
Asus unveiled theROG Phoneback in June this year and it went onsalein Taiwan the next month. Asus has now started sending the invites for an event on November 29th where the highly anticipated gaming smartphone will be launched for the Indian market. When it comes to features, the device is powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 2.1 storage. On the front is a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED screen which supports HDR content, a 90Hz refresh rate and 1ms response rate which is claimed to be an industry-first for a smartphone.
Nov. 21, 2018
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion Is Now Available on Android and iOS
Last month,Ubisoftannounced the launch of its strategy RPG game called Assassin’s Creed Rebellion. Well, as promised, the game is now available on both Android and iOS. The Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is available as a free title on both the platforms. You get to play as an assassin and team up with more than 40 characters to build your own Brotherhood. As a longtime fan of the franchise myself, I decided to give this game a try.
Nov. 21, 2018
Apple Gets Apple Watch Patent to Monitor UV Light Exposure
The new Apple Watch can help prevent sunburn, premature skin ageing and even skin cancer as the US Patent and Trademark Office have approved its patent on monitoring ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. Apple’s patent describes a system where UV light sensors detect sunlight and tracks exposure over time. “The system can then provide the user with alerts about their exposure, including guidance on preventative measures if the levels are excessive,” AppleInsider reported on Tuesday.
Nov. 21, 2018
Best Android TV Deals in Flipkart World TV Day Sale
The United Nations considers the impact of TVs instrumental in spreading the right information at the right time. This is why November 21 is hailed as World Television Day since 1996. While a lot has changed since then, in how we consume content, the television still reigns supreme in the living room. And with the advent of streaming services, smart TVs are becoming more and more common. This World TV Day, Flipkart is offering great deals on some Android-based smart TVs between November 21 and 25.
Nov. 21, 2018
Facebook Explains Reason for Major Outage That Also Affected Instagram
Were you having trouble accessingFacebookorInstagramlast night and early today? Facebook has confirmed that users could not access the social network completely for several hours due to a server configuration error. After Facebook Messenger went down earlier this week, this is the second instance of widespread outage related to the company, which iscaught up in tons of controversy lately. “Earlier today, a server configuration caused intermittent problems across all apps globally, creating a degraded experience for users,” a Facebook spokesperson was quoted as saying by AFP.
Nov. 21, 2018
Facebook Now Tells You How Much Time You Spend on Facebook
Following Instagram’s lead, its parent company Facebook has now started rolling out the “Your time on Facebook”feature to let users know and manage their time spent scrolling through the feed watching cute cat videos. The social media giantannouncedthis feature to tackle social media addiction or dependency four months ago. It’s now finally here (live on the iPhone XR at the Beebom office) and we decided to take it for a spin to see how well it works, all the features it offers, and whether it’s of any help.
Nov. 21, 2018
Google Neighbourly App Now Works in Delhi, Bengaluru
Back in May, Googleannounced its app Neighbourlyusing which people could ask questions only relevant to their neighborhood. It islike Quora but relevant only to geographical location– or perhaps, Google’s answer to Facebook’s Nearby feature. From asking about the best eatery in your area, to the most learned tutors for your children, to some the best salons in your area, Neighbourly can be used to seek answers for virtually anything. Further, the app also lets you answer questions that other people in your areas have asked, and evenbecome a local expert by answering as many queries as possible.
Nov. 21, 2018
Google News Pledges Funding for News, Journalism Innovations in Asia-Pacific
Google Newshas launched a new innovation challenge to help scribes and publishers in the Asia-Pacific region produce quality journalism in the digital age. The Asia-PacificGoogle News Initiative(GNI) Innovation Challenge will fund selected projects up to $300,000 and finance up to 70 per cent of the total project cost, that inject new ideas into the news industry. “A panel of Googlers and other tech industry executives will review the submissions and fund selected projects up to $300,000 and finance up to 70 per cent of the total project cost,” said Kate Beddoe, Head of News and Publishing Partnerships.
Nov. 21, 2018
Hotstar, NewsDog and Other Indian Apps Are Spying on Your Phone’s Mic
Many of us cover our laptop’s webcam to avoid being spied on surreptitiously, but your phone’s mic is what you should be more worried about. Some of India’s leading apps and games – including Hotstar, Dainik Jagran, Chhota Bheem Jungle Run and NewsDog – use Audio Content Recognition (ACR) to listen to ambient sound in your vicinity, includingsnatches of what you are watching on TV, or any videos or music that is playing around you.
Nov. 21, 2018
India PC Market Grows Over 20% as HP Leads The Way
The overall India traditional PC market shipments stood at 2.71 million units — clocking a healthy 20.2 percent growth quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). However, it saw a decline of 10.6 percent (year-on-year) owing to increased sell-in due to GST implementation in the third quarter last year, said the IDC’s “Quarterly Personal Computing Devices Tracker”. Consumer PC market recorded an overall shipment of 1.45 million units — a 33.9 percent increase over the last quarter.
Nov. 21, 2018
JioPhone 2’s Next Flash Sale On November 22 With Paytm Cashback of Rs 300
The next flash sale of the KaiOS-poweredJioPhone 2kicks off at12:00 PM tomorrowfrom Jio’s official website. If you were unable to buy the second generation JioPhone in its previous flash sale, clear your schedule. Reliance is also offering acashback of Rs. 300if you pay for the device via Paytm, bringing the effective price of the JioPhone 2 down to justRs. 2,699. Priced at Rs. 2,999, the JioPhone 2 features a QWERTY keypad and borrows its predecessor’s 4-way navigation key and the dedicated voice command button to summon the Hello Jio assistant.
Nov. 21, 2018
LinkedIn Launches Snapchat Stories-like ‘Student Voices’ Video Snippets
Just likeFacebook, Instagram,YouTubeand many other sites that borrowed from Snapchat, LinkedIn has also ripped off the Stories feature. The feature was first spotted by consultantCarlos Gil,however, LinkedIn has confirmed toTechCrunchthat it is working on this feature for students, and it’s called Student Voices. It’s clearly aimed at a younger demographic, which would be a departure from the usual suit-and-tie image of LinkedIn.LinkedIn Student Voices being tested in the US The idea behind the feature is to let students share their academic experiences that might appeal to potential recruiters.
Nov. 21, 2018
MobiKwik Launches Digital Insurance With Rs 1 Lakh Cover For Just Rs 20
With Paytm looking to get into the insurance game, other payment players would obviously also be gunning for services in this space.MobiKwikhas today announced the launch of its digital insurance services on mobile and web. The company claims it’s targeting a 4x growth in the current financial year. MobiKwik says its ‘sachet-sized products’ make buying insurance extremely easy and quick. Registered MobiKwik users can buy insurance in less than 10 seconds and a cover of Rs 1 lakh per year can be bought for as low as Rs.
Nov. 21, 2018
Monument Valley, Monument Valley 2 Discounted to Rs 85 on Google Play Store
If you’re tired of chasing Chicken Dinners and want a change of pace for mobile games, well, one of the most popular and engaging titles, Monument Valley, is currently on sale on the Google Play Store. Monument Valley offers you exciting and mind-bending puzzles, where your lead Ro (the protagonist here) through challenging mazes by manipulating different intricate structures, and using your imagination to create paths. While the original Monument Valley typically sells for Rs.
Nov. 21, 2018
Netflix on iOS Finally Gets Improved Playback Controls, Next Episode Button
Netflixhas today rolled out an updated version of its iOS app, making it easier for its users to, you know, go on a binge watching stream. The update Netflix app (version 11.12.0) brings improved playback controls, and the much-awaited ‘next-episode’ button. It is also worth pointing out that Android users were the first ones to get a taste of these control buttons. The updated interface, as you can see, now shows forward and back 10-second buttons.
Nov. 21, 2018
New Siri Shortcut Brings ‘OK Google’ Command to Activate Google Assistant
Googlehas updated its Assistant app on iOS introducing support forSiri Shortcuts. Yes, Google really wants to you use its Assistant over Siri. In addition to the Google Assistant widget on iOS, you can now create a Siri Shortcut to trigger Google Assistant. This particular option showed when I opened Google Assistant this morning. Of course I set it up because I was dying to ask Siri to call the Assistant for me.
Nov. 21, 2018
Now Pay LIC Premiums Through Paytm
Digital payments service Paytm has entered into a partnership with Life Insurance Corp (LIC) to help customers make insurance premium payments, One97 Communications Ltd, which owns the Paytm brand, said today. The platform now provides online insurance premium payment solutions for over 30 insurance companies including LIC, ICICI Prudential Life, Reliance Life, Max Life Insurance, HDFC Life, TATA AIA, SBI Life, Aditya Birla Sun Life, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Shri Ram Life and Star Health among others, the company said.
Nov. 21, 2018
Zuckerberg Has No Plans to Step Down as Facebook Chairman
Despitemounting pressure from investorsto step down as Facebook chairman as the social media firm faces intense scrutiny on data scandals, Mark Zuckerberg has said he has no plans to retire. In an interview with CNN late on Tuesday, he said this was not the time for him to quit as Facebook shares ended at $132.43, down 40 percent from its peak in July. “That’s not the plan. I’m not going to be doing this forever, but I’m not currently thinking that makes sense,” said the Facebook CEO.
Nov. 21, 2018
Panasonic Launches Seekit Bluetooth Trackers in India Starting at Rs 1,299
Panasonic has launched Bluetooth-based Seekit tracker, developed by the company’s India Innovation Centre in Bengaluru. Not unlike other trackers which have been on the market for years, Seekit lets users tag valuables with the tracker and a companion app will alert them when they leave the object behind, after a certain distance threshold is crossed. Seekit will be availablein two variants, Seekit Edge and Seekit Loop, and is priced at Rs 1,599 and Rs 1,299 respectively.
Nov. 21, 2018
Qualcomm’s Upcoming Snapdragon 8150 SoC Crushes AI Benchmark Test
Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset, theSnapdragon 8150, was recently spotted on two benchmarking platforms and posted some impressively high scores that were comparable to the performance of Apple’s beastly A12 Bionic. The upcoming chipset has now been spotted again, this time on an AI benchmarking platform which put it against MediaTek’s upcoming Helio P80, the Kirin 980 as well as the Snapdragon 845. The Snapdragon 8150-powered device which ran the AI benchmark was a development platform and it comfortably beat its MediaTek and Kirin rivals by posting a significantly higher score.
Nov. 21, 2018
Realme U1 to be Launched on November 28: Everything We Know So Far
Realme is all set to launch a new smartphone, theRealme U1, in India at an event called the Realme Gala onNovember 28.The company’s hype campaign for the upcoming smartphone is in full swing right now and is teasing the Realme U1 asIndia’s Selfie Pro. We’ll have to see how true that is, but before the device is officially announced, here’s what we know about the Realme U1: Realme U1: Everything We Know So Far
Nov. 21, 2018
Red Dead Redemption 2, God of War Lead Nominations for The Game Awards 2018
The Game Awards has already revealed this year’s batch nominee, so you get enough time to pick the best ones before casting your vote. Just like every year, the winners will be announced and celebrated on December 6 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. This year, in my opinion, has seen some really cool games including theRed Dead Redemption 2, God of War, and the mega battle royale sensations. This also turned out to be the year when VR/ AR game developers cracked out of their shell and delivered some really cool titles.
Nov. 21, 2018
Samsung ‘Special Edition’ Galaxy S10 Will Have 5G, Reverse Charging and Six Cameras
As the launch of Samsung’s next Galaxy flagship inches closer, we are hearing new rumors and insider information regarding the upcoming device. According to a new report from theWall Street Journal, Samsung plans to unveilfour variantsof the Galaxy S10 including, a special 10th-anniversary edition of the device that will pack six cameras, have 5G-ready, along with a huge display. Insider sources have revealed that the special edition Galaxy S10, codenamedBeyond X, will come equipped with a 6.
Nov. 21, 2018
SBI Will Block Net Banking if Your Mobile Number Is Not Linked To Account by Nov 30
India’s largest public bank, the State Bank of India (popularly called SBI) has set a tight deadline for people to add link their bank accounts with their mobile numbers. If SBI account holders do notlink their accounts to their mobile numbers by November 30, they will lose access to internet banking. SBInotified its users that those who have not registered their mobile number will not be able to access the internet banking facility.
Nov. 21, 2018
Twitter Bots Central to Misinformation Epidemic That Led to Trump Win in US
Researchers from the Indiana University in the US identified a mere six percent of Twitter accounts that acted as bots and were enough to spread 31 percent of the “low credibility” information on the network. These accounts were also responsible for 34 percent of all articles shared from “low credibility” sources. “This study finds that bots significantly contribute to the spread of misinformation online as well as shows how quickly these messages can spread,” said lead author Filippo Menczer, Professor at the varsity.
Nov. 21, 2018
WhatsApp Appoints Abhijit Bose as India Head
He will build WhatsApp’s first full country team outside of California and will be based in Gurugram, the Facebook-owned platform said in a statement. Meeting WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels in the wake of a number of lynching incidents being linked to the rumours spread on the platform, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in August said that the platform must comply with the law of the land and take “suitable” steps to prevent misuse of the instant messaging platform.
Nov. 21, 2018
You Can Watch ‘The Lego Movie’ For Free on YouTube This Saturday
A new trailer of ‘The Lego Movie 2 – The Second Part’ dropped yesterday, and it looks absolutely incredible. Well, if you are a fan of Lego and want to watch the preceding film again, then YouTube has got you covered. YouTube, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, will be streamingThe Lego Moviein its entirety as a part of a one-day promotional event. Of course, this is just to create some buzz around the sequel which will release next year, but it’s got the fans all excited.
Nov. 21, 2018
Now You Can Make Skype Call on Amazon Echo Devices
Microsoft’s video and voice-calling platformSkypeis now available on Amazon Alexa devices in select countries, including India. With this integration, users can both make and receive hands-free Skype calls on their Echo devices. “In addition to Skype audio and video calling, we’re providing the ability for Alexa users to call most landlines and mobile numbers internationally using Skype to phone,” The Skype Team wrote in a blog post on Tuesday. Alexa app users can integrate and activate the new feature from the Settings menu in the Communications option where they can select the link to add a Skype account.
Nov. 20, 2018
[Update: Twitter’s Apology] Jack Dorsey Faces Backlash For Posing with Anti-Brahmin Poster
[Update]: Twitter has apologized for the gaffe with poster.“I’m very sorry for this. It’s not relective of our views. We took a private photo with a gift just given to us — we should have been more thoughtful,”Vijaya Gadde, Global Head of Legal, Policy, Trust and Safety Lead at Twitter, tweeted. “Twitter strives to be an impartial platform for all. We failed to do that here & we must do better to serve our customers in India,” she added.
Nov. 20, 2018
Airtel Shies Away from 5G to Focus on Improving 4G Connectivity for Now
Airtel might be among the earliesttelecom players in India to have been testing next-gen 5G technologybut it islikely to stay away from its commercial deployment. In a recent meeting with analysts, Airtel’s management reportedly suggested that the company is likely tofocus on rehabilitating its business, which has beenhurt severely since Jio’s entry. Analysts from consulting firm Morgan Stanley, who attended the event, were quoted saying by theEconomic Timesthat the telco will aim at “winning the 4G game decisively despite Jio’s entry“.
Nov. 20, 2018
Amazon Announces Amazon Pay ICICI Bank Credit Card With Cashbacks Galore
If you’re an shopaholic, why wait forspecific festive salesto enjoy special discounts? To extend the joy of cashbacks with every purchase, Amazon India has announced a new credit card in partnership with ICICI Bank to offer you5% cashback on each an every purchaseon the e-commerce site. The card is being offered by ICICI bank in collaboration with Visa and Amazon Pay with alifetime usage period and no hassles of annual renewal fees.
Nov. 20, 2018
Asus ZenFone 5Z Will Get Android Pie Update by January End
Asus ZenFone 5Z, the budget flagship that butted heads with theOnePlus 6earlier this year, is a great smartphone. But,unlike the OnePlus 6, it still runs Zen UI 5.0 based on Android Oreo and if you have been wondering when the device will get the Android 9 Pie update, well, you’re in luck (sort of!). The Taiwanese giant has today revealed thatZenFone 5Z will get the much-awaited Android Pie update by January endnext year, which is great to hear, but it’s still two months away and that’s disappointing.
Nov. 20, 2018
Chromecast Can Now Sync Audio With Other Google Home Speakers
A few months ago, Google revealed thatChromecastswill soon get support for the audio groups feature that connects multiple devices for synchronized playback. Google has finally made good on its promise and has started rolling out speaker groups support for Chromecasts. One can now add Chromecasts to their Google Home audio groups and stream audio content across all the connected devices in the network. This essentially means you can now play the same song on a Home speaker as well as your Chromecast-enabled TV simultaneously, and in multiple rooms.
Nov. 20, 2018
Google Belatedly Brings November Security Patch for Pixel, Pixel XL
Google has finally rolled out the November security patch for the original Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. This particular rollout comes almost two weeks after the arrival of update on other Pixel and Nexus smartphones. Google did say that the update for Pixel and Pixel XL was delayed due to some software bugs. But it looks like they’ve crushed all the bugs, as the roll out has finally begun. This is a staged rollout, so it may take sometime before the update reaches your device.
Nov. 20, 2018
Xiaomi Sets Guinness World Record With 500 Flagship Mi Stores For Rural India
Xiaomi today announced it has opened a record 500 retail stores in rural parts of India, afterteasing the announcement yesterday. Called Mi Stores,Xiaomiopened all of these simultaneously on October 29, thus setting a new record. The Mi Stores are said to be similar to the bigger Mi Home stores currently operational in metro cities, and Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain said they would provide a flagship experience to rural customers.
Nov. 20, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Bug Disables Camera in Third-Party Apps
The GooglePixel 3is arguably one of the best Android smartphones out there with an unparalleledcamera performance, but the new flagship has been plagued with numerous issues since itslaunch. After reports of audio distortions, bizarre extra notches, overheating and random shutdowns, some Pixel 3 users are now facing a weird issue which prevents them from using the official camera app. Affected users have reported that using the camera in some third-party apps triggers an error which disables the camera app and makes it unresponsive, prompting users to reboot the device.
Nov. 20, 2018
Honor All Set To Unveil Honor 8C Budget Smartphone in India This Week
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is set to launch Honor 8C smartphone in India in the coming week that will have 4,000mAh battery and 6.26-inch Notch FullView Display, industry sources told IANS today. Packed with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the mid-price segment device is expected to come in two memory variants – 4GB RAM+64GB and 6GB RAM+64GB. Earlier this month, Huawei launched the Honor 10 Lite in China, with a 6.21-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels, powered by a 2.
Nov. 20, 2018
Hospitals, Doctors and Insurance Providers Are Also Leaking Your Data
More than hackers trying to breach your personal data, hospitals, doctors’ offices and even insurance companies could beleaking out your identity, new research shows. Researchers from Michigan State University (MSU) and Johns Hopkins University found that more than half of the recent personal health information, or PHI, data breaches were because ofinternal negligence by medical providers, not because of hackers or external parties. “This could be an employee taking PHI home or forwarding to a personal account or device, accessing data without authorisation, or even through email mistakes, like sending to the wrong recipients, copying instead of blind copying or sharing unencrypted content,” said lead author John (Xuefeng) Jiang, Associate Professor at MSU.
Nov. 20, 2018
Huawei Watch GT, MateBook Laptops Coming to India Next Year
Huaweiis planning to expand its portfolio in India by launching new wearables, Matebooks, and more, as has beenrumoured for a while. According to sources close to company, Huawei will brings these products in the country by next year in an attempt to offer a diverse eco-system to go with its existing smartphone line up. While there’s no concrete release date in place so far, it is expected that these products will arrive in India by next year, the sources told Beebom.
Nov. 20, 2018
Indian Railway to Use AI for Crowd Control During Kumbh Mela in Allahabad
IndianRailwayswill use technology, includingArtificial Intelligence(AI), in a big way to tackle the massive rush of passengers during the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, for which it will deploy as many as 800 special trains. IBM Intelligent Video Analytics will be pressed into service, a first for the Railways, for crowd control at stations and its adjoining areas during the Ardh Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Rail Seva, a new mobile App, will soon be launched to disseminate information to train users and others travelling to the world’s largest religious event, which is expected to attract over a 100 million people — a number higher than the populations of most countries on earth.
Nov. 20, 2018
Instagram Cracks Down on Fake Accounts, Removes Bot Likes
Facebook-owned photo sharing platform Instagram has announced the latest step to purgeinauthentic likes, follows and comments from accounts that used third-party apps to boost their popularity. The company said that it has built Machine Learning (ML) tool to help spot accounts that used automated apps to generate likes and follows from fake users to produce a fake impression that they were enjoying more attention than they actually did. “This type of behavior is bad for the community… and violates our Community Guidelines and Terms of Use,” it said, reports Xinhua news agency.
Nov. 20, 2018
Majority of Asian Youth Happy to Work with Robots, Machines, Dell Survey Finds
In an age of human-machine partnerships, nearly 60 percent of Gen Z or post-millennials, born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, agree onworking with machinesas integrated teams, a survey has revealed. The survey, commissioned byDellTechnologies, demonstrated that Gen Z living in Asia Pacific and Japan have a deep, universal understanding of technology and its potential to transform how we work and live An overwhelming 91 percent in APJ understand the age of human-machine partnerships, while 36 percent see machines as tools for humans to use as needed.
Nov. 20, 2018
Netflix Ropes in Madhuri Dixit, Kareena Kapoor for Hindi Dub of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Ahead of the film’s December 7 release, Netflix has revealed the star cast for Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’s Hindi dub which comprises of some big names in the Indian film industry, just like the lastJungle Bookmovie. Bollywood veterans such as Madhuri Dixit, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff will voice notable characters in the film based onThe Jungle Book. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Abhishek Bachchan round off the remaining cast lending their voice for Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’s Hindi dub.
Nov. 20, 2018
Nexstgo Enters India with Primus Laptops Starting at Rs. 80,990
The Primus is made from a premium magnesium aluminum alloy and has passed the 12 US military-grade tests to make sure that the device’s performance remains unaffected under harsh weather conditions. Under the hood, both models of the Primus can be configured with an 8th Intel Core i3 processor, going all the way up to an 8th Gen Core i7 (vPro and non-vPro variants) processor paired with up to 16GB of RAM (expandable up to 32GB) and 512GB of SSD storage.
Nov. 20, 2018
Nubia Red Magic Gaming Phone Coming to India in December
Nubia has attracted a lot of eyeballs, of recent, thanks to the launch of the dual-screenNubia Xsmartphone. It’s an interesting concept to evade the notch trend and that’s got people talking but it has led a common misconception to surface as well, i.e. Nubia is a subsidiary of Chinese giant ZTE. “This is to share with you that Nubia, the global smartphone brand that is bringing its Red Magic series to India is an independent organization and not associated with any other brand as it moves forward.
Nov. 20, 2018
OnePlus Roaming Gives You SIM-Free International Mobile Data
With the latest Oxygen OS Open Beta 7 update for theOnePlus 6, the Chinese giant has introduced a new SIM-free data service called OnePlus Roaming. As per theofficial changelogfrom OnePlus Forums, this service will enable you toaccess cellular data without having to go through the pains of buying a local SIM cardabroad. This reduces a lot of work as you can now simply pick a suitable data pack from the app’s settings.
Nov. 20, 2018
Online Video Streaming Market in India to Reach $5 Billion By 2023
This growth is being driven by rising affluence, increase in penetration of data into rural markets and adoption across demographic segments including women and older generations, according to the report by global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG). “Majority of India has a single TV per household. Affordable data has created an alternate medium where consumers, for the first time, can tap into content based on individual preference at a time and space convenient for them,” said Kanchan Samtani, Partner and Director, The Boston Consulting Group.
Nov. 20, 2018
Proposed Tech Export Ban in US Could Affect Apple iPhones, Other Devices
A ban has been proposed in the US on the selling of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), computer vision andiPhone processor technology, which could majorly affect trade, working and research of many tech giants, includingApple. In Apple’s case, such restrictions on AI technology could hypothetically prevent the company fromselling iPhones in specific marketscompletely, or force it to produce a version with features cut to comply with licensing rules, Apple Insider reported on Monday.
Nov. 20, 2018
Reliance Jio’s VoLTE-based International Roaming Connects India and Japan
Reliance Jio hasalready revolutionizedthe telecom sector of India, however, it’s not done just yet and has today announced that the launch of VOLTE-based inbound International roaming between India and Japan. As for the company who’s signed up to use Jio’s 4G network and LTE services to enable International Roaming is Japan-based KDDI Corporation. This partnership will allow the inbound international tourists to experience Jio’s world-class all-IP 4G network and high speeds (for voice and data services) with ease.
Nov. 20, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 First Impressions: Quad Cameras, But Not Much More
We’re setting our foot into an era where smartphones are gettingmoreand morecapablein terms of photography. While a dual camera setup is what we get to see on most smartphones these days, companies likeHuaweiandSamsunghave been stretching their wings out further and have launched smartphones with triple cameras. And now, Samsung has taken a leap further, accomplishing another industry-first ofdebuting a smartphone with four camerason the back. The Samsung Galaxy A9 wasshowcased last monthand will be available in India from November 28.
Nov. 20, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 with Quad Rear Cameras Launched in India for Rs 36,990
Samsung unveiled theGalaxy A9,the company’s first smartphone with four rear cameras, back in October and also revealed that the device would belaunchedin India soon. Making good on its promise,Samsung has today launched the Galaxy A9 in India starting at Rs 36,990 for the base model with 6GB RAM, and Rs 39,990 for the version with 8GB RAM. The device will be available from Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm Mall, Airtel Online Store and Samsung’s e-Store and will go on sale from November 28.
Nov. 20, 2018
Sony Targets Wedding Photographers With HXR-NX200 4K Camcorder; Launched for Rs 1,60,000
Adding to its portfolio of professional camcorders, Sony has today launched a new device in the acclaimed NXCAM series calledHXR-NX200in India. Sony’s new 4K camcorder is priced atRs. 1,60,000and is now available from Alpha flagship stores and authorized retail outlets across the country. Touted to be an affordable camcorder loaded with all the necessary features, the HXR-NX200 brings superior color reproduction to the table and offers the refined manual controls one needs to capture high-quality videos with more detail and minimal noise.
Nov. 20, 2018
SpaceX Renames Big Falcon Rocket to ‘Starship’
SpaceX’sBig Falcon Rocket(BFR), a fully reusable vehicle designed to take humans and supplies to Mars and also to dramatically cut travel time within Earth, is getting a new name, Starship, the company’s CEO Elon Musk has announced. “Renaming BFR to Starship,” Musk said in a tweet late on Monday. This two-stage vehicle — composed of a Booster and a Ship — is designed to eventually replace the company’s Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy and the Dragon spacecraft.
Nov. 20, 2018
Swiggy Will Employ 2,000 Women Drivers in the Next 5 Months
Swiggy has been on an expansion spree this year. The company recently stepped into 16 new cities including Thrissur, Tirupur, Warangal, Aurangabad, Agra, etc. Now, the company has announced that it is planning to expand by employing 2,000 women drivers. According toMedianama, the expansion will happen over the course of next five months. Apparently,Swiggywill identify what it calls “safe zones” for women drivers to operate in. The women drivers will also be asked to complete the pending deliveries by 6PM and avoid late night deliveries.
Nov. 20, 2018
We Lead India’s Premium Segment, Claims Samsung After Galaxy A9 Launch
“The past quarter has been phenomenal for us. For the whole quarter, in the premium category, we are at around 55 per cent market share by value. Exit September, our market share by value is 58 and volume market share is 63 per cent,” Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Samsung India, said, quoting German research firm GfK’s numbers. Unlike other market research firms, GfK reports final consumption of the devices and not only shipments.
Nov. 20, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Gets MIUI 10 Global Stable Update
Xiaomi has been slowly rolling out theMIUI 10 Global Stable updateto its ever-expanding portfolio of smartphones in India and the budget Redmi 6 Pro is thelatest deviceto secure a fresh new coat of paint and a myriad of nifty features. While reports for the update rolloutstarted hittingthe Mi Forums early this morning, the Chinese giant has nowtaken to Twitterto confirm the MIUI 10 stable update rollout. The updatecarries build number v10.
Nov. 20, 2018
Google Photos on iOS Gets Portrait Depth Editing, But It’s No Better Than Apple’s Photo App
Google’s latest version ofGoogle Photos app for iOSbrings a depth-editing feature, which means you can now pull up any portrait image that you’ve taken on your iPhone, and adjust the background blur and focus with just a few steps. Well, I’ve been taking a lot of photos on my iPhone XR lately. While iOS’ Photos app gets the job done for me, I was pretty pumped to check out what Google Photos could do, especially after seeing all thecamera tricksit can do on the Pixel 3.
Nov. 19, 2018
Aadhaar KYC For New Mobile Numbers to End in a Day or Two: COAI
COAI Director General Rajan Mathews said the use ofAadhaar-based processis likely to end in a day or two. Telecom operators have completed the adoption of a new e-KYC (Know Your Customer) process in around 85 per cent of the country and the rest is likely to be covered soon, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said today. “I would say a good 80-85 per cent areas are probably compliant in terms of the new process, there may be some rural areas where the testing is going on…,” he said, adding that the rest would be covered “in two to three weeks at the most”.
Nov. 19, 2018
Alexa Skill Blueprints Now in India; Brings Personalized Alexa Skills, Responses
Amazon has releasedAlexa Skill Blueprintsallowing users to create personalized skills and responses for its voice-based assistant Alexa in India. Users need to select their blueprint template from “Alexa Skill Blueprints” website, where they can also browse through 30 “Skill Blueprints” across four categories including “Fun and Games”, “Learning and Knowledge”, “At Home” and “Storyteller”, the company said in a statement. “Personalized skills and responses make Alexa even more knowledgeable, delivering a delightful experience that is unique to you and your family,” Dilip RS, Country Manager, Alexa Skills, Amazon India, said in a statement.
Nov. 19, 2018
Alleged Renders Show ZenFone Max Pro M2 With Notch, Snapdragon 660 SoC
With the launch of the much-awaited Redmi Note 6 Proscheduledfor later this week, its fiercest rival, the ZenFone Max Pro M2, has made its first appearance online and it’s once again looking to tackle Xiaomi’s mid-range best-seller. TheZenFone Max Pro M1came as a pleasant surprise from Asus and it managed to lock horns with theRedmi Note 5 Proearlier this year, extending an almost similar hardware package with a great build, stock Android, and decent set of cameras at a slightly lower price.
Nov. 19, 2018
Amazon Exclusive Realme U1 with Helio P70 to Launch on November 28
Soon after MediaTek announced theHelio P70, Realme revealed that the company will launch the world’s first smartphone powered by the new SoC before the year ends. Realme has today announced that a new smartphone called theRealme U1powered by the Helio P70 will be launched onNovember 28. The Realme U1 will be an Amazon-exclusive device and is being marketed asIndia’s SelfiePro, which suggests that it will pack a capable imaging hardware on the front.
Nov. 19, 2018
Xiaomi’s India Phone Shipments Jumped 31% in Q3; Diwali Sales Totaled Over $1 Billion
After going public earlier this year, Xiaomi hastoday publishedits third-quarter earnings and the Chinese giant has managed to beat market expectations with healthy continuous growth in Indian, European and other overseas markets. Xiaomi then goes on to shine a light on the sales figures for the festival period, spanning from October 9 to November 8, and over 6 million smartphones were ordered during theDiwali sale season. However, thetotal value for the order of all of their products in India during the festival season amounted to a whopping $1 billion, as per their quarterly report.
Nov. 19, 2018
Apple Deleting WhatsApp Sticker Apps from App Store
Apple may delete all “WhatsApp Stickers” from the App Store as these apps have found to be violating the company’s guidelines for developers, according to WABetaInfo, which is a reliable source for all things WhatsApp. The main reason why Apple could take the decision is that, “there are too many apps with similar behaviour and the design of these apps is the same,” WABetaInfo tweeted on Sunday. In October, WhatsApp announced in a blog-post that it is adding support for third-party developers to build sticker apps for WhatsApp for both Android and iOS users.
Nov. 19, 2018
As Half-Life Turns 20, Here’s A Look At What Made The Franchise So Great
Valve is behind some critically and commercially successful games such asCounter-Strike, PortalandDOTA 2, but one title which shines the brightest on the studio’s portfolio isHalf-Life. Released on November 19, 1998, the classic turns 20 today and still lives in the memory of gamers who mashed keyboards before the onset of the 21st century, thanks to its advanced graphics (for the time), realistic gameplay, and engaging narrative. And of course, the brutal yet satisfying objective of shooting alien monstrosities such as bullsquids and zombies to reach the next level.
Nov. 19, 2018
Best Smartphone Deals in Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale
The sale season seems like anever-ending affairfor Flipkart as the e-commerce giant has now announced a four-day ‘Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza’ sale event, which has already kicked off and will go on till November 22. The retailer is giving those who may have missed the Big Billion and Diwali sale events another chance to snag smartphones at low prices. During the Mobiles Bonanza sale, Flipkart isoffering no-cost EMI and other discountsin partnership with HDFC Bank.
Nov. 19, 2018
Google News App May Leave Europe Due to ‘Link Tax’
Google may shut down itsGoogle Newsservice in the European Union (EU) if a proposed “link tax” for using news stories comes into force in member countries, The Guardian reported. According to the new copyright directive, adopted by the European Parliament on September 12, tech giants must pay for work of artists and journalists which they use. To put the rule changes into effect, individual member countries would have to draft local laws.
Nov. 19, 2018
Google Pixel Will Automatically Save AI-Powered Call Screen Transcripts
One of the most impressive features announced by Google alongside thePixel 3wasCall Screen(known earlier asDuplex), which has now begun rolling out for thePixel 2in the US as well. The feature allows users to identify the caller and filter out spam calls by letting the Google Assistant answer it and send a specific response, while the whole conversation is transcribed in real time. As for compatible devices, another response from Dunlop on the Google Support forum revealed that the original Pixel smartphones will also get the Call Screen feature and it will first be released for users in the United States.
Nov. 19, 2018
Google’s Verily Halts Glucose-Monitoring Contact Lens Project
Google’s parent company Alphabet has put on hold a project to build glucose-sensing contact lens for people living with diabetes due to unsatisfactory results from clinical work. The aim of the project was to turn contact lens into a cutting-edge medical device that could measure blood glucose levels through detection of glucose level in tears. “Our clinical work on the glucose-sensing lens demonstrated that there was insufficient consistency in our measurements of the correlation between tear glucose and blood glucose concentrations to support the requirements of a medical device,” Brian Otis, Chief Technical Officer at Verily, wrote in a blog post on Friday.
Nov. 19, 2018
India Among Top 4 Countries In Phishing Attacks
India is among the top four nations targeted byphishingattacks, a new report said on Monday, adding that the country is also among the top hosting countries for such online frauds, second only to the US. The other three countries most targeted by phishing are Canada, the US and the Netherlands, showed research from RSA Security, a Dell Technologies business that offers business-driven security solutions. Phishing is the fraudulent attempt toobtain sensitive informationsuch as usernames, passwords and credit card details via email.
Nov. 19, 2018
Instagram Accidentally Exposed User Passwords In Data Download Tool
Instagram has been hit with a security bug that exposed some user’s passwords to public. According toThe Information, the issue is linked to the tool that lets its users download a copy if their data. The feature in question was introduced back in April after the roll out of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The users who were affected by this feature were notified that their password was sent in plaintext in the URL.
Nov. 19, 2018
LG Launches XBOOM ThinQ WK9 Smart Display with Google Assistant
LG has launched the unveiled its Google Assistant-backed smart display called the XBOOM ThinQ WK9 in the US, becoming the third brand to bring a smart display after Lenovo andGoogle’s Home Hub. “Our partnerships with Google and Meridian Audio allows us to offer a new home entertainment experience with the smart capabilities of the Google Assistant and the premium audio know-how that only Meridian could deliver,” said Seo Young-jae, head of the convergence audio and video business division at LG’s Home Entertainment Company.
Nov. 19, 2018
Lilliput A5 Field Monitor Review: An Affordable Field Monitor Worth Every Penny
If you’re a content creator on YouTube, or just someone who shoots videos on their camera looking to take their content creation process to the next level, a field monitor is definitely one of those things that you should invest in. After all, checking your shot’s framing in a tiny camera display isn’t the best way to do it (believe me, we’ve tried), and a field monitor will let you get a better idea about your shots without having to test every shot in a laptop or your editing rig.
Nov. 19, 2018
Microsoft Store Will Now Sell Amazon Echo and Other Alexa Devices
Following its partnership with Amazon to integrate their two Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered assistants Alexa with Cortana, Microsoft has now started selling Amazon’s Echo devices in its retail stores. Amazon’s Echo Dot and Echo devices are available online and in Microsoft Stores in the US, and could hit other markets where the Microsoft Store is operational. Microsoft introducedCortanaon Windows Phone four years ago. In Windows 10, it became the core search functionality.
Nov. 19, 2018
Netflix Download Limit: What Is It and How You Can Get Around It?
What’s the Netflix Download Limit? In recent years, Netflix has invested heavily in original content and has created a strong library of movies, TV shows and documentaries, but the platform still has a lot of content which it licenses from other content creators. Thedownload limit on Netflix is something that is controlled by these license holders and it varies from title to title. Netflix doesn’t reveal the download limit set on each title and users are only notified about the download limit when there’s just one final download left.
Nov. 19, 2018
Poco F1 Gets Official Android Pie via MIUI 10 Beta: Here’s How to Get It
In spite oflagging behind recent flagships, Xiaomi’s Poco F1 poses tough competition to leading smartphones like OnePlus 6. Now, Xiaomi is trying to fill up this gap by upgrading the F1 to the latest version of Android. As promised at the time of its launch,Xiaomi has rolled out Android Pie for Poco F1. The current update comes through Xiaomi’s open beta channel but if you’re eager to give it a try, all you need to do is follow some pretty basic step.
Nov. 19, 2018
Oppo R-Series is Coming to India
Today seems to be an exciting day for Oppo. After its sister company Realme announced this morning that it’ll be launching thebudget Realme U1in India later this month, Oppo has now teased the arrival of its coveted R-series in the country. In an official tweetsent outby Oppo Mobile India, the company has attached a video with the silhouette of a new smartphone and the letter “R” in front of it. The tweet also carries the caption‘Stay tuned!
Nov. 19, 2018
PUBG Corp Says ‘Fix PUBG’ Campaign Was a Success, But Players Beg to Differ
A couple of months back, PUBG Corpannounced an initiativecalled ‘Fix PUBG’ detailing the roadmap of fixes to issues found in the game. The initiative attracted a lot of eyeballs, and the developers were praised for taking the preliminary steps to fix PUBG. Fast forward a few months later, PUBG Corp now says the initiative was a huge success, and they’ve addressed each and every bug mentioned in the roadmap. Casual gamers may nod their head to PUBG Corp’s statement.
Nov. 19, 2018
PUBG Mobile Royale Pass Season 4 Kicks Off Tomorrow on Android and iOS
PUBG Mobile Season 3 concluded yesterday, but worry not, because Season 4 is almost here. Season 4 will hit Android and iOS, and that too, without the servers going offline. An update will be rolled out later tonight and early tomorrow morning with the new Ranked season as well as the Royale Pass. We’ve already received the in-game notification regarding the arrival of Season 4 on the game’s iOS and Android version, complete with all the new items and changes that come alongside.
Nov. 19, 2018
Rapper Sues Epic Games Over Fortnite’s Signature Emotes
Emotes are as much a signature part of Fortnite as the battles and the building. And since they are premium items, Epic Games makes a lot of money from them. However, rapper 2 Milly is not all too happy with some of the emotes in Fortnite, and is planning to sue Epic Games because an emote was allegedly copied from his signature dance move called‘Milly Rock’. The rapper claims that the‘Swipe It’emote, which was introduced as part of the Battle Pass in Fortnite’s fifth season, was duplicated from his own dance step without his permission.
Nov. 19, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Launch on November 20; to Be Available on Amazon, Flipkart
SamsungGalaxy A9, the world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras, will be launched in India tomorrow, i.eNovember 20.The Galaxy A9 will reportedly go on sale during Flipkart’s four-dayFlipkart Mobiles Bonanzasales event which is now underway, as well as on Amazon.in Landing page for the device has already gone live onAmazonandFlipkart, which suggests that the device will be available from both the e-commerce platforms. Not much is known is about the Galaxy A9’s pricing in India, however, some reports suggest that the device will be priced around the Rs.
Nov. 19, 2018
You Can Now Watch Hollywood Blockbuster Movies for Free on YouTube
YouTube has a long list of movies that can watch in addition to user uploaded videos. In India, these movies would cost you anywhere between ₹25 to₹150, depending on the title. But going forward, you may be able to watch these movies for free if you’re willing to put up with ads, and geo restrictions. That’s right, YouTube has quietly listedsome moviesthat you can watch for free in the US, (andwith VPN elsewhere).
Nov. 19, 2018
Sony PlayStation 4 Black Friday Deals: Discounts on Marvel’s Spider-Man, FIFA 19, CoD Black Ops and Other AAA Titles
Black Friday is upon us, which means it’s that time of the year when our feeds are about to get flooded with seemingly-awesome deals. Sony is among the first in line with its Black Friday specials, as it has slashed the prices of some of the most popular AAA titles on the PS Store. In addition to games, as you can see, Sony has also dropped the prices of add-ons and PS VR games.
Nov. 19, 2018
Soon You Can Comment on Google Search Results
Google is planning to launch a new feature that will enable users to leave in search results comments that could be seen by others. While the feature has not yet gone live, an official Google help document has described how it would work, theSearch Engine Journal reported. The feature will bring to Google Search certain features commonly found on social media platforms. Users will not only be able to read comments left by others, they will also be able to “like” or “dislike” their comments on Google search results.
Nov. 19, 2018
TRAI’s New Pricing Rules For DTH and Cable TV Is Great News For Consumers
In a major relief to the average Indian consumer who still gets their daily dose of entertainment bywatching television, telecom regulatory body TRAI has brought a major reform to make DTH and cable services more affordable. Broadcasters Will Set MRP For Channels In a number of ways, these regulations will ease the burden on consumers’ pockets. First and foremost, broadcasters like ZEE Network, Sony Entertainment Television, and the likes will beresponsible for setting the prices of these channelsand not the distributors i.
Nov. 19, 2018
We Have Protections to Limit Google’s Tracking, Says Tim Cook About Search on iOS
Google search that isdefault for iOS usersis the best,Apple CEO Tim Cookhas said, adding that they put in controls in their Safari web browser to safeguard users’ data. In an interview with Axios on HBO on Sunday night, Cook defended Apple’s billion-dollar deal with Google that keeps Google Search a default search platform on its devices. “I think their search engine is the best. But two, look at what we’ve done with the controls.
Nov. 19, 2018
WhatsApp to Train Community Leaders to Beat Fake News During India Elections
Aiming to address the challenge of misinformation during the upcomimg Rajasthan Assembly polls, WhatsApp on Monday conducted training for community leaders here, in partnership with the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), the Facebook-owned mobile messaging platform said. The education workshop encouraged WhatsApp users to see themselves as “agents of change” by addressing socio-behavioural change andempowered them to spot false news. The training will also enable them to differentiate between rumours and opinions; shared subsequent steps to tackle instances of false news and tips to stay safe on WhatsApp.
Nov. 19, 2018
WHO’s New Air Quality Life Index Tool Shows Life Expectancy Down by 4 Years in India
India is theworld’s second most polluted country, slightly trailing only Nepal, the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) said on Monday. Particulate pollution is so severe that it shortens the average Indian’s life expectancy by more than four years relative to what it would be if World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines were met. This is up from about two years in the late 1990s due to a 69 per cent increase in particulate pollution, it said.
Nov. 19, 2018
Xbox One Black Friday Deals: Get Up to 40% off on AAA Titles
Xbox One Games Just like PlayStation’s Black Friday Deal list, Xbox One users are also in for a treat as most of the newly launched AAA titles like the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, etc. are on sale. There are a ton of games on sale, so if you feel like spending more money, then be sure to stop byXbox Storeand check out the entire collection. In addition to the Xbox One games, it’s also a great time to buy the Xbox One Game Pass, and get unlimited access to 100+ Xbox One and Xbox 360 games on Xbox One for a minimal monthly price.
Nov. 19, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Is Bulky And Feels Fragile, Thanks to the Sliding Front Camera
If you followus on Instagram, you might already know we have a Mi Mix 3 in the house, much before its launch in India (if at all). The highlight of the phone, as you may know, is the slider mechanism which makesMi Mix 3one of the first fewdevicesto use the form factor. Sure, fidgeting with the Mi Mix 3 gives you a delightful feeling at first, but after using it for a day as my intended daily driver, I’ve come to dislike it for several reasons.
Nov. 19, 2018
Xiaomi Will Announce New Product to ‘Change Rural Retail’ in India Tomorrow
Chinese electronics majorXiaomi, which is focusing on amplifying its product portfolio beyond smartphones, is all set to launch on Tuesday a new business which, according to the company, will “change rural retail in India”. “Excited about a new business that we are launching. We’ll announce it tomorrow,” Manu Kumar Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi Global and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, revealed in a tweet on Monday. “This new business will forever change rural retail in India,” he stressed.
Nov. 19, 2018
Amazon Prime Brings Early Screening of DC’s Aquaman, But Only in US
DC’s upcoming superhero flick Aquaman is one of the most hotly anticipated movies (thanks to shirtless Jason Momoa) of the year and will arrive next month, but if you are an Amazon Prime member, there’s some good news. Amazon Prime subscribers will get a chance to attend an early screening of Aquaman, five days before the theatrical release on December 21 in the United States. Aquaman’s early screening will take place on December 15 and pre-booking window for the same has already opened with a limited number of slots for excited fans who also happen to be Prime members.
Nov. 19, 2018
Smart Homes of the Future Will Adjust to Your Needs Based on Vibrations, Sounds
Researchers in the US, including one of Indian-origin, are working on a technology that could makehomes of the futureadjust to your activity without the need for invasive cameras. So when you leave a room, you would not require anyone to tell the that the lights, or the fans needed to be switched off. Sensors hidden in the walls or floors could automatically detect that the room was empty and do the needful.
Nov. 18, 2018
These Magnetic Building Blocks Can be the Lego of the Future
Have you ever wanted to live inside the world of Minecraft or avoid the pain of accidentally losing a lego sculpture by knocking it over? These are just two of the many things that PIXL magnetic blocks are capable of achieving. Besides that, the project has already achieved more than 1,100% of its pledged crowd-funding goal onKickstarter. Apart from the two of its abilities I mentioned above, PIXL blocks can be simple snap onto each other in that familiar clicky way that magnets connect to each other usually.
Nov. 17, 2018
Get Up to 68% Off on the Adobe Creative Cloud Plans with These Deals (Valid Up to November 24)
Adobe is a name that needs no introduction. From professional office apps like Adobe Acrobat to apps for creative professionals, Adobe has made a name for itself as the quintessential productivity and creativity suite of apps. That’s exactly why these two deals deserve your attention whether you’re an amateur looking to begin your journey to being a pro, or a professional who’s looking to use Adobe’s suite of Creative Cloud apps to take their creative work to the next level.
Nov. 17, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Lite Leaks With Snapdragon 670 and 3.5mm headphone jack in Tow
The Russian tech blogRozetkedthat released the firsthands on videoof the originalPixel 3 XLover a week before the official unveiling, is back at it again with yet another scoop. This time, it’s the mid-range Google Pixel phone. As you can see, the phone in questionlooks very similar to the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, but there are a few interesting things to note. The phone appears to havelarge bezelson all four sides of the display.
Nov. 17, 2018
How to Use the Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 DNS to Visit Blocked Websites
With the government’s oversight over its citizens’ internet browsing becoming more and more ‘strict’, so to speak, we are hearing more and more about the government cracking down on websites that they deem ‘unfit’ for the public to have access to. The latest example of this is theporn banthat the Indian government has asked ISPs in the country to implement, and which has already been implemented by abunch of ISPs and network operatorsas of this writing.
Nov. 17, 2018
PUBG for PlayStation 4 is Priced Lower in India Than International Markets
High-octane multiplayer sensation, PUBG, is set to arrive on PlayStation 4 well in time for Black Friday and the following Christmas sales. Sony PlayStation’s official Twitter accountconfirmed this recently, also announcing the prices of various editions and bundles. If your craving for hunting chicken dinner on PS4 has been unbearable, we’ve some good news. Along with the international pricing for the various PUBG bundles,Sony has disclosed the prices for these bundles for Indiawhich are now available for pre-order.
Nov. 17, 2018
PUBG Mobile Wins the Award for ‘Best Mobile Game of the Year’ at 2018 Golden Joystick Awards
It is worth pointing out that Tencent games has done an impressive job considering the fact that the game was only released on Android and iOS earlier this year. The game recently surpassed 20 million concurrent users and 100 million downloads worldwide, excluding China, Korea, and Japan. A New Update PUBG Mobile will also be updated to version 0.9.5, along with Royale Pass Season 4. With Royale Pass, you can complete daily and weekly missions to earn points and increase your rank.
Nov. 17, 2018
Xiaomi’s Black Shark Gaming Phone Runs near Stock Android in Europe
Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming phone made a debut in the western market yesterday for a starting price of €499. It’s the exact same phone that wereviewedearlier this year, except for one thing – It runs a near stock version of Android. As noted byThe Verge, the Black Shark phone ships with a version of MIUI called JoyUI. Unlike the Chinese variant, the JoyUI on the global variant is a near-stock version of Android.
Nov. 17, 2018
‘Master Print’ is AI-Generated Fingerprint That Can Unlock Any Smartphone
Biometric means of authentication, especially fingerprints, have for long been considered highly secure because of their uniqueness. And despite someestablished researchon spoofing fingerprints, the idea has been far from achievable for scamsters and other criminals. If you go by the economics of the game, the cost of collecting unique and fairly accurate fingerprints of each prospective victim, and then forging them onto a medium or faux finger is likely to be higher than what these criminals could steal.
Nov. 16, 2018
Xiaomi’s Quirky Smart Toilet Seat Cover Now Has Xiao AI Assistant
Xiaomi is well-known as one of the major smartphone makers, however, the company is always launching innovative products in new categories. It already has the connected security camera, air purifier, vacuum cleaner, and other related devices in its portfolio, but it now wants to enter your loo too. Xiaomi iscurrently crowdfundingan AI-backed smart toilet seat cover by Tinymuon its crowdfunding platform Youpin. And if you thought this was the first time, well, this is actually the third such toilet seat cover from the company and it’s now packed with the Xiao AI voice assistant from Xiaomi.
Nov. 16, 2018
Apple’s Final Cut Pro X Introduces Third-Party Workflow Extensions
Apple has introduced third-party workflow extensions and a host of new features for professional video creators in its update toFinal Cut Pro X, its professional video-editing software The Final Cut Pro X update, now available on theMac App Store, introduces workflow extensions that enable professional video editors to use third-party apps and services directly within the editing interface,Applesaid in ablog post. Workflow extensions match the look of Final Cut Pro and integrate tightly into the app, allowing editors to drag media into Final Cut Pro libraries, sync playback between extensions and timeline, add clip markers and more.
Nov. 16, 2018
Best USB Type-C Earphones You Can Buy in India
Best USB-C Earphones You Can Buy in India The Pixel 3 and 3XL come with these really great USB-C earbuds in the box and these are downright amazing. I’ve only used them for a day or two butthese Type-C earphones are the best I have ever used. For starters, the build, even though plastic, is pretty good and feels classy. Plus I really like how the ear-hooks in the Pixel buds don’t have to be changed to fit different ear sizes, they can simply be pulled to make them bigger or smaller — that’s incredible.
Nov. 16, 2018
Facebook Removed over 1.5 Billion Fake Accounts in Last Six Months, Says Zuckerberg
Facebook will establish an independent body next year to oversee user appeals of content, thereby admitting that it should not take a call on free expression and safety on its own, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said. In a5,500-word articlelate last night,Zuckerbergsaid the purpose of this body would be to uphold the principle of giving people a voice while also recognizing the reality of keeping people safe. “In the next year, we’re planning to create a new way for people to appeal content decisions to an independent body, whose decisions would be transparent and binding,” he said.
Nov. 16, 2018
Google Doodle Celebrates Arecibo Message, the First Broadcast into Space
Forty-four years back, scientists sent humankind’s first, three-minute long interstellar radio message – the Arecibo Message – and Google is today celebrating this 1974 feat with a uniqueDoodle. The Arecibo message is a 1974 interstellar radio message carrying basic information about humanity and Earth sent to globular star “cluster M13” 25,000 light years away, with a hope that extraterrestrial intelligence might receive and decipher it. The message was sent from the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.
Nov. 16, 2018
AMD Announces Mid-Range Radeon RX 590 to Take on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
AMD has announced a new GPU which goes by the name AMD Radeon RX 590 and has arrived as a successor to theRX 580. Based on the same fourth-gen Graphics Core Next architecture as the predecessor, the Radeon RX 590 offers up to 20 percent more value for money than other GPUs. While the RX 580 has been seen as the ultimate competitor forNVIDIA GTX 1060in the sub-$300 range, the new GPU is likely to give AMD a subtle lead.
Nov. 16, 2018
Google Phone Gets Dark Mode To Match Contacts App
When the Google Contacts app got the dark themeearlier this month, all we wanted was for Google to roll out the same to their Phone app as well. It seems like the company has heard our request as the ‘dark mode’ is now available to beta users of the Google Phone app. Google Phone version 26 (public beta) has finally brought the dark mode option, as we’d been anticipating, putting it on par with all the other Google apps that have received the dark mode.
Nov. 16, 2018
Google’s Upcoming H Update For Wear OS Will Focus on Improved Battery Life
Android smartwatches pale in comparison to the Apple Watch, especially after the headline-grabbing Apple Watch Series 4 launch. Google looked to change things around with the Wear OS rebranding from Android Wear, as well as some much needed polish to the underlying software. But the hardware problem remained as Qualcomm, the biggest Android chipset partner, hadn’t released new SoCs for smartwatches in quite some time. When that changed with the Snapdragon 3100, we’d hoped that Google would finally be ready to launch a flagship Wear OS smartwatch with the Pixel 3 phones.
Nov. 16, 2018
How to Take a Screenshot in macOS Mojave
macOS Mojave brings anumber of new featureswhich enhance the entire macOS experience and make it more productive and enjoyable to use. My favorite feature of macOS Mojave is the new dark mode which allows me to work late at night without having to strain my eyes too much. Just like thenew dark mode, macOS Mojave focuses more on enhancing features that existed beforehand rather than introducing new features of its own.
Nov. 16, 2018
Indian Government Asked Facebook For User Data Over 16,500 Times Till June This Year
Facebook responds to government requests for data in accordance with applicable law and its terms of service. “Each and every request we receive is carefully reviewed for legal sufficiency and we may reject or require greater specificity on requests that appear overly broad or vague,” the company said. The social networking major also accepts government requests to preserve account information pending receipt of formal legal process. “When we receive a preservation request, we will preserve a temporary snapshot of the relevant account information but will not disclose any of the preserved records unless and until we receive formal and valid legal process,” said Facebook which received 1,000 such requests from India.
Nov. 16, 2018
Mac App Krisp Uses AI to Mute Background Noise During Conference Calls
Have you ever had to apologize for your noisy neighbors or loud people sitting around you at the cafe during a conference call? Well, it’s a common affair for me when I’m travelling to events or meetings, but there has been no way around the noise until date. Well,Krisp.aihas now stepped foot into the picture andpromises to mute background noise during calls at the touch of a button. Sounds almost like sorcery, right?
Nov. 16, 2018
Massive Text Message Leak Shows Two-Factor Authentication Isn’t Safe Either
Over the past few years, scores of data breaches of big companies likeFacebookandYahoohave made us wary of the tendency of online databases to be vulnerable. But most often, we imagine repercussions in the terminology of passwords and the data we enter online, with SMSes easily escaping the inventory of potential culprits. A recent investigation byTechCrunchhas led us tocontemplate the ease with which SMSes can be exploitedto hijack different accounts. The server of Voxox, a cloud communications company which offers SMS services enterprises – among other operations, could be accessed without a password.
Nov. 16, 2018
Motorola One Power Finally Gets Android Pie Update
Asexpected, Motorola has officially announced Android 9 Pie update for the Android One-powered Motorola One Power. The phone was launched with Android Oreo, and the company has skipped the Android Pie beta for the full release. Android 9 Pie was officially released in August and is currently available forGoogle Pixeldevices, OnePlus 6,Sony Xperia XZ3,Essential Phoneand a slew ofXiaomi phones running MIUI 10. Just like on those phones, the Android Pie update for Motorola One Power brings improved battery life, thanks to the Adaptive Battery feature which is standard in Pie.
Nov. 16, 2018
Netflix May Get Ads Sooner than You Think; Here’s How It Could Change What You Watch
Netflix is arguably one of the most popular streaming service on the internet, and it’s success can be traced all the back to 2007. A lot has changed over the years, though. It And if the latest reports are to be believed, Netflix is also expected to gain ads. And no, I am not talking about thetrailers and recommendationsof its own original content. By ads, I mean full commercials like those that show up before the videos on YouTube.
Nov. 16, 2018
PlayStation 4 Turns 5: Sony Celebrates With List of Milestones
To celebrate this special day, Sony decided to paint a pretty picture of the PlayStation4’s journey so far. The companyreleasedan infographic detailing some unique PS4 stats, including the most played games, the most popular DualShock 4 color, and more. Some Interesting Stats First and foremost, Sony has boasted some numbers. Sony says it has sold over86 million PS4 units worldwide. Of course, the number is not as high as PlayStation 2’s 155 million unit sales, but it’s better than both PlayStation 3 and Xbox One’s numbers.
Nov. 16, 2018
Targus Unveils New Quad Video USB-Type C Dock, Wireless Presenters and More
Targus DOCK520USZ Docking Station The DOCK520USZ comes with Dual DisplayLink DL-3950 chip technology and, can be hooked-up to four HD extended displays via HDMI ports. The company claims that it is the industry’s first universal docking station to support such a setup. The dock supports four HD (1920 x 1080 p60) displays or dual2K(2560 x 1440 p50) displays, says the company. The docking station also includes additional ports to connect essential USB 3.
Nov. 16, 2018
Tinder ‘Swipe Surge’ Tells You When More People Are Swiping Around You
Dating apps likeTinderare more likely to find you a match when more people are swiping in your area. So, it is important that you start swiping at the right time to find a potential match. Well, Tinder knows this, which is why, the company has borrowed the ‘Surge’ feature found in apps likeUber. Called ‘Swipe Surge’ the new feature, which Tinder is currently testing in the US, will send you a push notification when there’s a spike in Tinder usage in your area.
Nov. 16, 2018
TRAI Report Says Jio Is Best Network for Road, Rail Travel, But That’s Not the Whole Truth
Moving away from its underdog status, Reliance Jio hasgripped the Indian telecom marketwith its compelling prices that have causeda major upheaval in the industry. Last month, Jio’s 4G network had thebest download speedamong all the networks as per telecom regulator TRAI’s report. Now, TRAI has released a report saying that Jio is theonly mobile network in India that offers unrestricted and uninterrupted coverage during rail journeys. Further, Jio’s network seemingly performs better than other operators in the case of highway travel.
Nov. 16, 2018
Use These Apps and Tools To Cope With Exam Pressure, Stress
Yes, exams are coming. Most of our Facebook posts this week have replies exclaiming how exams are here and with that comes the pressure to succeed. While you may have already done all the studies, the stress can still get to you, and anxiety about how you’ll perform can bring you down on D-Day. The first thing you need to know is exams are not everything in this world. It always helps to talk to your close friends or family, and tell them if you are feeling the pressure.
Nov. 16, 2018
Using Twitter For Long Periods Can Cause Social Jet Lag, Finds New Study
People’s social media usage, which largely mirrors daily work schedules and school calendars, is causing a huge amount of “social jet lag” and disrupting their biological clocks, reveals a study that analysed patterns of activity on the social media platformTwitter. Social jet lag — a syndrome related to the mismatch between the body’s internal clock and the realities of our daily schedules — has previously been tied to health problems.
Nov. 16, 2018
What To Expect From Nokia’s December 5 Dubai Event
Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer at HMD Global,shared the press invite for the Dubai event with the caption #ExpectMore, hinting at the arrival of something unexpected. The caption could not only hint at the launch of a powerful budget phone but also a captivating flagship. If you are wondering what the three devices could be, well, here’s everything we expect from the Dubai launch event: HMD launched the much-awaited successor to the Nokia 7 Plus, theNokia X7in China earlier last month and it may now be ready to go global.
Nov. 16, 2018
Xiaomi Drops Prices for Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2 by Rs 1,000
Xiaomiyesterday announcedthat it will be launching the much-awaited Redmi Note 6 Pro in India next week as part of its“#Super3” announcements. Well, the second big news of this series of announcements is in and you’d be pleasantly surprised to know that Xiaomi has slashed the price of some of its popular smartphones. In an official tweet from Xiaomi’s Global VP and India head Manu Kumar Jain, the Chinese giant has now announced that it’sslashing the price of the Redmi Y2, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and the Mi A2 by Rs.
Nov. 16, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to Go Sale in India on November 23 via Flipkart, Mi.com
After announcing thelaunchof its Redmi Note 6 Pro in India, Xiaomi has now confirmed that the phone will go on sale on November 23. That’s right, Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi Note 6 Pro will be sold on Flipkart and mi.com starting 12PM IST on November 23. In fact, the landing pages on bothFlipkartandmi.comare now live, and it says that the phone will be a part of Xiaomi’s Black Friday sale.
Nov. 16, 2018
Google’s AI-Powered Screen Call Is Now Rolling Out to Pixel 2
Screen Call was arguably one of the coolest feature that was introduced with the newPixel 3smartphones this year. But thankfully,Googlepromised to roll out this feature to the older Pixel and Pixel 2 phones in November. Well, guess what? It’s November, and as promised, it looks like Google has started rolling out the Screen Call feature to some Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones. The same has been confirmed by aRedditorwho posted a screenshot of the Screen Call feature working on his Pixel 2.
Nov. 15, 2018
Amazon is Much Bigger Than You Think; Here’s How Vast Its Empire Is
Amazon, the company owned by the richest man in the world currently, is thesecond most valued company in the US. Known mostly for its shopping platform, Amazon is much bigger than you might think. Besides shopping, Amazon operates in a variety of areas such as cloud services, payments, entertainment, and can easily be called one of the leaders of voice-based smart (and artificially intelligent) assistant technologies in the world. And there’s much more of what helps the giant sendripples across the stock marketjust by the news of its entry in a new segment, as pointed out by this excellent analysis inNPR.
Nov. 15, 2018
Cortana on iOS Finally Feels Like a Modern, Conversational Assistant
Microsofthas released an updated version of the Cortana app (version 3.0) oniOS, and it now includes a slew of new features and an overhauled design. I’ve been wanting to check out the updated Cortana app ever since it landed on beta last month, so I quickly installed it to see what’s new. Full disclosure: I don’t use Cortana on my Windows 10 laptop, so I was open to surprises when I started testing this iOS app.
Nov. 15, 2018
Facebook Denies Knowledge of Russian Propaganda Campaign Before Public Exposé
“In the final months of Mr. (Donald) Trump’s presidential campaign, Russian agents escalated a yearlong effort to hack and harass his Democratic opponents, culminating in the release of thousands of emails stolen from prominent Democrats and party officials,” said the Times report on Wednesday. Facebook said in a statement that it had already acknowledged publicly on many occasions – including before Congress – that it was too slow to spot Russian interference on Facebook, as well as other misuse.
Nov. 15, 2018
Facebook Used Fake News and Propaganda to Discredit Critics After Multiple Scandals This Year
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg are seemingly stuck under the debris of a broken system for over a year. First, accusations of inaction inRussian meddling in the US presidential electionsand then the infamousCambridge Analytica data breachhave kept top executives busy. But a newgroundbreaking and extensive reportby the New York Times shows how Facebook’s top brass sat on the heap of issues toavoid any controversy about favoritismtowards the Democratic Party.
Nov. 15, 2018
Get Stunning Low Light Images With Night Sight Update on Google Pixel 2 and OG Pixel
The hype is real. Google has finally rolled out the highly praised Night Sight feature officially to Pixel 3 and 3 XL and the results feel like they’resprinkled with magical dust. The update is alsoavailable for older Pixel devicesincluding the Pixel 2 and the OG (1st Gen) Pixel. But as many of our readers have noted that they have not yet received the update. This is, perhaps, because of aphased rollout of Night Sightin which Pixel 3 units are likely forced ahead in the queue.
Nov. 15, 2018
Google Assistant Routines Comes to Clock App, Along with Custom Alarms, Friendly Responses for Kids
Google is adding some new features to key Android apps, Google Assistant and Google Home devices to help users make the most of the holiday season in the US, and add a bit of fun to daily chores for kids. While the timing of the launch is related to the holiday season, these can obviously be used for other occasions too. Routines in Clock App Google is adding Routines to the Clock app on Android phones.
Nov. 15, 2018
Google Safety Center Lands in India; Available in Nine Languages
With Google being the most popular search engine, Android being the most popular OS, and Gmail being the most popular email client, well, we can safely assume that Google knows a lot about us and has access to a lot of our personal information. However, the company is well aware of your privacy and security concerns and has now rolled out its revamped ‘Safety Center’ in India. Google Safety Center,as the company says, is designed toeducate the users on online privacy, data security, and protection of users of all ages online, especially on how to they can manage it.
Nov. 15, 2018
Google Wing Drone Deliveries to Start in Australia Next Year
Wing, a subsidiary of Google’s parent companyAlphabet, on Thursday announced that its commercial drone home-delivery service would launch in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) next year, reports Xinhua news agency. The drones will travel at speeds of up to 125 km per hour and will deliver small packages, including cups of coffee, to homes within 5 km of the company’s base in Mitchell in the northern suburbs of Canberra. James Ryan Burgess, CEO of Wing, said that the 12-rotor drones, which were designed to guarantee safety, weigh 4.
Nov. 15, 2018
Goverlan Reach: An All-in-One Tool for Remote IT Support and Management
Businesses spend a substantial amount of their IT budget to maintain their infrastructure. Yet their employees still spend 30 minutes per week on an average fixing their computers or devices. It has become increasingly more difficult for IT teams around the world to support their company’s IT infrastructure due to the proliferation of devices and remote users. It is not uncommon for IT departments to be confronted with the challenge of managing an endpoint landscape comprised of a hodgepodge of operating systems, computers, servers, application usage, and with configuration drifts on a bunch of machines.
Nov. 15, 2018
Haier Opens First-of-its-Kind, Connected Smart Home Experience Store in Delhi
Popular appliance and consumer electronics giant Haier has today taken a huge step to draw people towards its products by opening a first-of-its-kind experience store in New Delhi. Located in Lajpat Nagar, Haier’sexperience store spans across an area of 3,000 sq. ft.and has been devised to give users a sneak peek into the future of connected homes. This store showcases some of Haier’s most intuitive and smart home products, which all have been synced and interconnected with each other.
Nov. 15, 2018
Hands On With The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Edition
Like with its phones in the past, OnePlus has released a special color for its latestOnePlus 6T. TheThunder Purple editionhad already been announced earlier this week. And now we can finally show you what it looks like in person. I can’t tell you I was blown away by the Thunder Purple color on first sight. If anything, it was underwhelming – even though I must say this is the most lighthearted look on a OnePlus phone yet.
Nov. 15, 2018
India Set for Unmanned Space Mission in December 2019
According to P. Kunhikrishnan, Director, UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), the Orbiter (equipment that orbits the moon), Lander (which is dropped on to the moon’s surface) and Rover (which motors on the moon’s surface to conduct experiments) to be carried by Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft are under various stages of development. India’s heavy-lift rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mk III) put communication satellite GSAT-29 into orbit on Wednesday. The rocket will carry GSAT-29 weighing 3,423 kg (just over 3.
Nov. 15, 2018
Indiegogo Hit Foldable Cosmo Phone Makes Us Nostalgic For Communicators
When HTC co-founder commented about avariety of smartphone shapes in futureearlier this year, it didn’t seem like she was talking about the renaissance of previously revered form factors. But that’s what we’ve come to see now. The past few weeks saw the resurrection of the slider phone, with the launch of three new exciting devices –Mi Mix 3,Honor Magic 2, andLenovo Z5 Pro. But at the same time, another shape that appears to be commanding unexpected attention is the foldable communicator – which you might remember if you grew up in the ’90s or early 2000s.
Nov. 15, 2018
Night Sight Goes Live For Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 2
Google has officially released Night Sight for the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 2 phones. The company teased the mode, and earned many skeptics, at thePixel 3 launchlast month. And now we can officially use Night Sight on the Pixel 3 and 2 to see just how amazing it really is. With the official release, there’s a lot more polish to the Night Sight feature.Google gave us a test build of the Camera app for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and it is also officially available for the Pixel 2 XL.
Nov. 15, 2018
OnePlus Tops Premium Segment in India For Second Straight Quarter
According to IDC, the company accounted for a 37 percent share in the premium segment during the three months from July-Sept, riding largely on the popularity of the OnePlus 6. OnePlus was followed by Apple (30 percent) and Samsung (26 percent) at numbers two and three respectively. IDC defines ‘premium’ smartphones as devices priced above $500 (around Rs. 37,000). The report further states that OnePlus clocked its highest ever quarterly shipments in the $400+ segment during Q3, pushing the overall smartphone ASP (average selling price) in the online space to $166 in 3Q18 from $156 in 3Q17.
Nov. 15, 2018
PewDiePie Fans Are Taking YouTube Rivalry With T-Series to The Real World
YouTube’s biggest creatorFelix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg, as we all know, is currently in a race with Bollywood record labelT-Series, as the latter has threatened to take PewDiePie’s throne as the biggest YouTube channel. Since it was first reported back in August, both PewDiePie and T-Series have been racking subscribers at an unbelievable rate. Presumably, they’ll continue to do so until T-Series overtakes PewDiePie as the biggest channel on YouTube.PewDiePie’s Instagram But here’s the real question – Will T-Series manage to outrun PewDiePie?
Nov. 15, 2018
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 Could Be Just As Powerful As Apple A12 Bionic
Chipmaker Qualcomm has reportedly been working on the successor to its current flagship chipset Snapdragon 845 for some time now. This chipset, which is likely to launch very soon is expected to beQualcomm’s first mobile chipset with 5G capabilitiesand should display abetter performing capacity than the Snapdragon 845. Recently, an unfamiliar Snapdragon chipset was spotted on key benchmarking platforms –AnTuTuandGeekbench. The alleged successor to 845 – called Snapdragon 8150 instead of 855 – hasachieved substantially high scoreson the said platforms.
Nov. 15, 2018
Realme Ditches Red For Yellow in New Logo and Brand Identity
Realme Mobiles, Oppo’s latest spin-off smartphone company, has been tearing into India’s entry-level and budget segment with four successful phone launches since its debut earlier this year. The new kid on the block has grown rapidly, gaining recognition, and cementing a position for itself, thus, it has now unveiled a new visual brand identity – with a new logo. In an official tweet, Realme gave us a first look at the new brand identity and added that,‘It’s not just a new logo!
Nov. 15, 2018
Smartphones Set to Become More Expensive in India
The weak rupee and rising input costs are going to force smartphone vendors raise prices of their devices in India in the coming months, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Thursday. “With the duty hikes in place and the dollar fluctuation, smartphone vendors are expected to raise prices of devices in the coming months rather than absorbing the cost or clocking it under cash backs and financing schemes,” said Navkendar Singh, Associate Research Director, Client Devices and IPDS, IDC India.
Nov. 15, 2018
This Mozilla Tool Tells You if Your Connected Devices are ‘Creepy’ or Not
Cyber Monday, Black Friday, and the big holiday shopping season is right around the corner in most Western markets, and we will be seeing a number of users flocking to grab smart gadgets on the cheap. While there are plenty of deals to go through, wouldn’t you like to know whether than shiny new gadget is actually secure and not just a creepy spy-toy? Well, Mozilla wants you to know just that while shopping this holiday season and has now released a new tool dubbed ‘*Privacy Not Included‘to give you a chance to discover if some of the most popular gadgets are secure, trustworthy and whether they spy on you.
Nov. 15, 2018
We Disagree with Apple but Only Use Android as It’s the Most Popular OS: Facebook
Dismissing a media report that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg ordered his management team to use only Android phones after his tiff with Apple CEOTim Cook, the social media network on Thursday said the decision to use Android is because it is the most popular operating system in the world. The New York Times on Wednesday said that “after Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, quipped in an interview that his company did not traffic in personal data, Mr.
Nov. 15, 2018
WhatsApp QR Code Contact Card Makes a Lot of Sense for WhatsApp Payments
WhatsApp is aiming to make it easier for users to quickly share their contact details by introducing a QR code system with a simple scan. The QR code feature is similar to what Facebook brought to Instagram in the form ofnametags. Soon, you can create a QR code in WhatsApp that can be shared with others so that they can add your number to their contacts. You can also share QR codes sent to you by others to anyone else, which is why WhatsApp will implement a security feature to revoke the QR code which makes it invalid.
Nov. 15, 2018
Windows 10’s New Light Theme Is A Refreshing Break From Dark Mode
Microsoftintroduced a ‘Dark Mode’ inWindows 10not too long ago. But now, it looks like the company wants to change things up a bit as we are now looking at a new ‘Light Theme’ in the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview. That’s right, theWindows 10 Insider PreviewBuild 18282 is bringing a ‘Light Mode’ to Windows 10, which, by the looks of it, seems pretty good. I wasn’t a huge fan of Windows 10’s Dark mode, to begin with, so I am really excited to check this out.
Nov. 15, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro India Launch Confirmed for November 22
Putting all leaks and rumors to rest, at last, Xiaomi has announced that it will launch the much-awaited successor to its ultra-popularRedmi Note 5 Pro– the Redmi Note 6 Pro in India on November 22. Redmi Note 6 Pro was first launched in Thailand back in September, in Indonesia earlier this month and is now finally coming to India to satisfy fans who have been waiting with bated breaths. The Chinese giant announced the launch date via an official tweet, merely minutes ago:
Nov. 15, 2018
Xiaomi Leads India Smartphone Market, But IDC Warns of Prices Increasing Soon
Chinese smartphone makerXiaomishipped 11.7 million units and became the top brand in the Indian market with 27.3 percent share in the third quarter this year, with Samsung at second spot, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said on Thursday. According to the IDC “Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker”, the smartphone market in India reached an all-time high of 42.6 million unit shipments in the third quarter (ending September 30), registering a 9.1 percent year-on-year (YOY) growth.
Nov. 15, 2018
With All The Controversy, Employee Morale at Facebook is at All-Time Low
The morale of employees at Facebook has hit an all-time low as the social network giant grapples with data breaches amid top-notch executives leaving the company, the media reported. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, citing an internal survey at Facebook, just over half of Facebook employees (52 percent) have saidthey were optimistic for the future of the social networking platform– down by 32 percent as compared to last year.
Nov. 14, 2018
1MORE Announces CES 2019 Award-Winning Penta Driver In-Ear Headphones, Priced at $229
1More Penta Driver In-Ear Headphones are the newest flagship model from the company, and as the name suggests, it has feature five armature drivers for an“extremely intimate listening experience.” According to 1MORE, the Penta Driver designis for both audiophiles and everyday consumers, as it meets the high-standards set by avid music lovers, and it offers a comfortable user experience. To appeal to everyone, 1MORE’s Penta Drivers have a universal earpiece with atriple-flange design, so they are easy to use right out of the box.
Nov. 14, 2018
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Echo Sub, Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite Now Available in India
Amazon India has started shipping the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, the new Echo Sub, and the new Kindle Paperwhite in India. TheAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K, in case you’re wondering, was announced last month. It ships with a new 1.7GHz quad core processor that’ll allow users to stream high quality content including 4K Ultra HD and HDR10+ titles using Dolby Vision technology.The new Fire TV Stick 4K
Nov. 14, 2018
Audible Comes to India with over 2 Lakh Audiobooks and Free 30 Day Trial
Audible, the world’s largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks, has finally entered India with the launch of Audible.in. Like its global counterpart, Audible.in will offer users over 2 lakh full-length audiobooks and original programs, including a curated selection of 400 Audible-exclusive titles by leading Indian authors. To mark the launch, Audible is releasing a new recording of S. Hussain Zaidi and Jane Borges’s best-selling Mafia Queens of Mumbai, performed by Rajkummar Rao, Radhika Apte and Kalki Koechlin.
Nov. 14, 2018
CloudFlare 1.1.1.1 App Is The Easiest Way to Bypass India’s Weak Porn Ban
April Fool’s jokes, although meant to be uplifting, cansometimes be harrowing. The case with Cloudflare’s DNS service – “1.1.1.1” – for consumers, which wasreleased on April 1 of this year, was, however, different. It came as a pleasant surprise, especially because of the ease of use, but also because it was free. Now, Cloudflare is extending its umbrella of kindness to mobile users and hasrecently made the service available for smartphones, with user-friendly apps on both Android and iOS.
Nov. 14, 2018
Digital Wellbeing on Android Pie Moves Out of Beta, With Improved Wind Down Mode
Google’s Digital Wellbeing, the app dedicated toweakening the clutches of smartphone addictionhas graduated out of beta into the stable version. Digital Wellbeing, which is exclusive to Android Pie devices – specifically Pixels and Android One affiliates, although you canget it on a bunch others too– wassilently updated from beta version 0.2 to version 1.0. The update bringsslightly updated functionality over the beta versionto make its applications more relevant. The most obvious change is within one of the most useful features – Wind Down.
Nov. 14, 2018
Facebook Ejects 99 Russian Instagram Accounts For Suspicious Activity
The Facebook crackdown on accounts engaged in “coordinated inauthentic behavior” on its platform and on Instagram continues. “Combined with our takedown last Monday, we have removed 36 Facebook accounts, six Pages and 99 Instagram accounts for coordinated inauthentic behavior,” Nathaniel Gleicher, Head of Cybersecurity Policy, said in a blog post on Wednesday. “We found a total of about 1.25 million people followed at least one of these Instagram accounts, with over 600,000 of them located in the US,” Gleicher added.
Nov. 14, 2018
Fortnite Patch v6.30: New Food Fight LTM, Mounted Turret, and Other Minor Changes
Fortnite has today bagged another update and Epic Games is currently rolling out patch v6.30 to its burgeoning user base. This patch brings along a new limited-time mode, along with new weapons and some minor changes. It’s currently rolling out toPS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, and mobile users. So, if you had been waiting to know about everything that’s been added to Fortnite, then here a quick breakdown of the v6.
Nov. 14, 2018
Google Doodle Celebrates Children’s Day With ‘Google 4 Doodle’ Winner
Google organizes the ‘Doodle 4 Google’ contest every year to encourage kids to use their imagination and draw doodles, which are then plastered to the front page of the search engine. The theme for this year’s contest was‘What Inspires me?’andPingla Rahul Moreof J. B. Vachha High School in Mumbai has managed to find her way to the front page of everyone’s favorite search engine on Children’s Day. Pingla has managed to outshine over 75,000 other creations toget her “Galaxy Space Exploration’ vision to win the contest, along with a prize of Rs 5 lakh in the form of college scholarship, a trip to the Google India offices, and a lot more.
Nov. 14, 2018
Google’s G Suite Too Falls Prey to Twitter Crypto Scam, But Promoted Tweet Raises Questions
Twitter has been under a constant attack from a large of spambots, publicizing bitcoin giveaways. Themodus operandiof these bots is to hijack verified accounts of celebrities or renowned brands and ask their followers to send a small amount of bitcoin or other any other cryptocurrency withhollow promises of much bigger bonuses in return. Of late, many of these bots have infiltrated Twitter and despite efforts to keep the platform clean, several accounts including that of Indian B2B e-commerce portal IndiaMART as well as India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)have been compromised.
Nov. 14, 2018
Here’s How Samsung is Using ‘AI Guru’ in Galaxy Note 9 to Boost Gaming Performance
Galaxy Note 9 is one of themost powerful and feature-packeddevices right now, and months post the launch, Samsung is still raving about it. Now the company has revealed how AI processing on the Exynos 9810 SoC boosts gaming performance in the Note 9. In an attempt to educate its users, Samsung hastoday publisheda cartoon strip that shows everything the “AI Guru” on board (i.e the on-device AI) is capable of and can bring for gaming.
Nov. 14, 2018
How to Download and Add Subtitles to Videos
As entertainment crosses language barriers, more and more people have started watching foreign language films and TV shows, resulting in an ever increasing demand for quality subtitles. Granted that subtitles may not be the most elegant solution to the problem, they are really helpful in cases where you aren’t able to find a dubbed version of the video in question and, in my opinion, they also help preserve the immersion factor, something that is lost in dubs.
Nov. 14, 2018
Huawei Reveals Plans to Launch AR Glasses Soon
Huawei climbed up to the second spot in the global smartphone leader board on the back of Honor’s stunning rise in India and its success in Europe, despite cold response in the USA. Now the company is looking at augmented reality devices as the next big thing, and says the net one or two years will show the world just how interesting andengaging AR appsand devices can be. Let’s face it.
Nov. 14, 2018
India’s First 3D Stereoscopic VR Horror Film ‘Crackle’ Feels Ahead of Its Time
Virtual Reality, as we all know, is expected to play a huge role in the future of entertainment. But the idea of being right in the middle of content interacting with different elements sill sounds way ahead of its time to me. However, the directors of India’s first 3D stereoscopic VR horror short film ‘Crackle’Eddie AvilandAshley Rodriguesare quite optimistic about the future of VR, in general. While talking toIANS, Avil explained how going with the VR format helped them make the film more immersive, which is crucial for the horror genre.
Nov. 14, 2018
iPhone X Allegedly Explodes After Installing iOS 12.1 Update
Post the launch of the latestiPhone XS and XS Max, there’s no denying that Apple slowed down older devices including the iPhone X to preserve battery life, but aniPhone X has apparently overheated and caught firein the process of updating to iOS 12.1. This is certainly unheard of and is a first-of-its-kind occurrence. The burnt-up iPhone X, as seen below, is said to belong to Rahel Mohamad from Federal Way, Washington in the United States.
Nov. 14, 2018
Made Great Friends on Twitter, Modi Says After Meeting CEO Jack Dorsey
After meeting Twitter CEO and Co-FounderJack Dorseyon Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he enjoys being on the platform and has made “great friends” there. Complimenting Dorsey for the passion with which he leads the company, Modi said that he was delighted to meet him. “I enjoy being on this medium, where I’ve made great friends and see everyday the creativity of people,” Modi, who has 44.4 million followers on Twitter, said in a tweet.
Nov. 14, 2018
Narendra Modi Launches APIX Platform, Urges Fintech Investment in India
Stressing that technology today is creating immense opportunities to transform millions of lives, Prime MinisterNarendra Modisaid on Wednesday there is an explosion of fintech innovation and enterprise in India and the nation is “your best destination”. “This has turned India into a leading fintech and startup nation in the world. The future of fintech and Industry 4.0 is emerging in India. I say this to all the fintech companies and startups — India is your best destination,” Modi told the gathering at the Singapore Fintech Festival here.
Nov. 14, 2018
Netflix Mobile-Only Subscription Plan Is Exactly What We Need in India
Yes, Netflix has introduced its first mobile-only plan in Malaysia for just RM17 per month, which roughly translates to about Rs. 292 or $4 a month. Under this new mobile-only plan, subscribers get unlimited access to all Netflix content, but it can only be viewed on a handheld device i.e. smartphone or a tablet. It is, however, worth pointing out that the content under this plan will only be available in standard-definition (SD) instead of High-definition (HD).
Nov. 14, 2018
PUBG PlayStation 4 Launch on December 7
It’s no longer a rumor and we can nowstop searchingfor Amazon listings and adverts of PUBG’s impending launch of PlayStation 4 as it’s just been made official. PlayStation has today announced that battle royale phenomenon PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (better known as PUBG) will be landing on PS4 on December 7. With PUBG finally launching on Sony’s PS4, the company hasfinally decidedto kill off its exclusivity on Microsoft Xbox, only a couple months after the 1.
Nov. 14, 2018
Samsung Exynos 9 Series 9820 Chipset Brings On-Device AI Processing, 8K Video Support
Samsung has finally announced the latestExynos 9 Series 9820 SoC, with a greater focus on on-device Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, just like rival flagship SoCs such as theHuawei Kirin 980,Apple A12and theupcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chipset. The Exynos 9 Series 9820 is expected to be in mass production by the end of this year, and the chipset is expected to power theGalaxy S10 early next year. TheExynos 9820features afourth-generation custom CPU, 2.
Nov. 14, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 To Be Launched In India on November 20
Samsung is ready to bring theGalaxy A9to India and the four-camera phone will be unveiled for the Indian market on November 20. News agency IANS reported the launch date, which we were able to confirm with our sources. The report also mentions a price of Rs 35,000 for the new phone, which sounds quite good given the feature set. The world’s first rear quad camera is packed with tons of signature Samsung software features and multitudes of shooting modes.
Nov. 14, 2018
Steve Jobs Would Be Very Proud of Apple, says Steve Wozniak
HadSteve Jobsbeen alive he would have been very proud of Apple and its focus on putting people above technology,Apple co-founder Steve Wozniakhas said. In an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, Wozniak said that every other phone company today is copying Apple. “I believe that he (Jobs) would be very happy with the company today as its concern more with end users and putting people above technology. Steve always acted that way.
Nov. 14, 2018
Superwoman’s Break From YouTube Shows Top Creators Are Burning Out Under Stress
I spend an inordinate amount of time onYouTubelooking at all kinds of content, and it’s been like this for as long as I can remember, and I love it. Dipping into YouTube videos also helps me keep my mental health in check after say, a long and tiring day at work. It’s a great way to unwind and relax. But I am afraid, the creators I admire and follow every day can’t say the same for themselves.
Nov. 14, 2018
Xiaomi’s UK Flash Sale Slammed for Having Just Two Units in Stock
After much anticipation,Xiaomientered the UK market last week and everyone took note because the Chinese giant offers some quality products at affordable prices. The UK is also one of the biggest western markets in Xiaomi’s roster, but it has already landed itself in hot waters. Yes, Xiaomi has managed to mess up its expansion to the UK market with its crazy flash sale deals. To celebrate its launch in the region, the company decided to offer two of its phones, i.
Nov. 13, 2018
YouTube Now Shows Suggested Tags Under Some Videos on Android
YouTubetags, as we all know, are really important. Adding relevant tags in YouTube is a good SEO optimization practice and it also helps us discover cool new videos which may not have popped up on search otherwise. Well, if you haven’t been adding tags in your videos, here’s another reason – YouTube has now started showing suggested tags below the video player onAndroid. While killing sometime on YouTube earlier today, my colleague came across suggested tags while he was watching aPUBG Mobilegameplay.
Nov. 13, 2018
Amazon Prime Video Gets Hindi Support in India
Amazon has quietly rolled out Hindi support in the Amazon Prime Video app. A push notification today alerted us to the feature, which is more than just a simple translation of the app in Hindi. Firstly, getting the app to run in Hindi is as easy as visiting the Settings page and tapping on Hindi under Languages. The app should now load in Hindi and everything from tab names, to TV show and movie titles have got the Hindi treatment.
Nov. 13, 2018
Apple Appoints Nokia Veteran Ashish Chowdhary as India Chief
In a fillip to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s big future plans for the Indian market, Apple has appointed Ashish Chowdhary, Chief Customer Operations Officer at Nokia Networks, as its India operation head, reliable industry sources told IANS today. Chowdhary will join as Apple India head from January next year, the sources confirmed. The decision to hire Chowdhary is a testament to the fact that Apple is aiming for a really long-term growth in a price-sensitive market where Apple is an aspirational brand and usually bought by those who have high spending power or can go for older generation phones for affordability.
Nov. 13, 2018
20 Best Offline Android Games You Can Play
Offline Android games seem like a thing of the past, withonline multiplayer gameslikePUBG MobileandFortnitegaining popularity all over the world. While I’m all for moving over to online multiplayer games for good, mobile games that can be played offline really come in handy when you want to kill some time but don’t have access to a stable internet connection. So if you’ve been looking for some fun games that offer enough re-playability to keep you occupied without eating into your limited data pack then you’ve come to the right place.
Nov. 13, 2018
Fix for Poco F1 Touch Issues Coming Later This Month
Poco F1 is arguably the most attractive smartphone when it comes tovalue for money, because ofthe performance it offers. But despite the powerful specifications, many users have felt that Xiaomi has skimmed on certain features to cut costs. One of theissues that Poco F1 many users have reportedis the problem with multi-touch, especially observable while playing immersive shooters such asPUBG Mobile. For a long time, Pocophone’s Twitter support has received some flack for the lack of the company’s efforts in resolving this issue on Poco F1 buta fix seems to be underway.
Nov. 13, 2018
Flipkart Founder Binny Bansal Quits Over ‘Serious Personal Misconduct’
Flipkart has now lost both of its founding members. While Flipkart Group chairman Sachin Bansalhad quit right afterthecompany’s acquisitionby WalMart earlier this year, Flipkart Group CEO Binny has now resigned post “an allegation of serious personal misconduct” in an independent investigation, according to a Reuters report. Flipkart and WalMart (who owns 77% of the Indian e-tailer) have released a joint press statement stating thatBinny ‘strongly denies’ the allegationbut has still decided to resign from his current position, effective immediately.
Nov. 13, 2018
Galaxy S10 Rumoured To Have Infinity-O Screen, Triple Cameras, One UI and More
Although we havealready heard a lot of chatterabout the Galaxy S10 lineup, today’s leak comes from one of the most reliable sources, Evan Blass, and gives us a brief idea of what to expect from Samsung’s upcoming flagship. In a tweet titled ‘Few preliminary Galaxy S10 details,’ Blass states that theGalaxy S10 is going to feature the Infinity-O displaythat Samsung hadrecently shown offat its fifth Developer Conference. The display, whose sizes Blass didn’t disclose, here would include a ‘hole’ (at the one corner, possibly) to hold the selfie camera.
Nov. 13, 2018
Google Contacts Gets Dark Theme: Here’s How To Enable it
Googlerecently admittedits lapse in encouraging developers to use white color in their apps until date but is now correcting this error by itself taking the first step and adding “dark theme” to all of its apps – one at a time. The company had already introduced the new Material Theme and dark mode for Google News andMessagesrecently, but Contacts is the latest one to get the much-awaited dark theme option. It arrived with the version 3.
Nov. 13, 2018
Google Launches ‘Play Academy’ Free E-Learning Platform for Android App Developers
The Android ecosystem is one of the most flourishing app marketplaces and Google now wants to further bolster the same by giving its app developers access to free, bite-sized interactive sessions via its newly launched ‘Play Academy‘ e-learning platform. While you could certainly head to YouTube today to learn pretty much anything, but Google haspartnered with e-learning company Intellumto provide developers the right knowledge about managing their apps through the‘Academy for App Success,’as seen down below.
Nov. 13, 2018
Apple iPad Pro (2018) On Sale From November 16 in India; Most Expensive Ever
Apple has announced that the newiPad Prowill be available in India from November 16 and has also once again confirmed prices for the two variants. Pricing The Apple iPad Pro in India is up for pre-orders withMaple StoreandUnicorn Storeand launch offers include up to 5 percent cashback on EMI on Citibank, Axis Bank cards and Bajaj Finserv users, starting at Rs. 3,183. With the new iPad Pro, Apple has finally bid adieu to the Lightning port in favor of a USB Type-C port, along with a T2 chip for authentication.
Nov. 13, 2018
How To Save WhatsApp Backup to Google Drive Manually
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms across the globe, with close to1.5 billion active userschatting off with one another. The messaging app renders you the option to save the conversations in the cloud, so that you can retrieve them if you switch devices or need to reinstall the app. And now that WhatsApp hasannouncedthat it’ll be deleting chats and media from users who have not backed up stored data to Google Drive, it has become essential to save the backup to Google Drive.
Nov. 13, 2018
JBL PartyBox Bluetooth Speakers Announced in India, Starting at Rs 27,499
Popularaudio brand JBLhasintroduced two new high-powered speakers in Indiathat will light your parties on fire. The JBL PartyBox 200 and PartyBox 300 with special synchronizedring-shaped lighting and wireless audio supportso that you can focus on your dance moves and calling dibs on the last slice of pizza instead of worrying about the sound setup at the party. Both – the JBL PartyBox 300 and PartyBox 200 – support True Wireless Stereo (TWS) which allows you to connect two Bluetooth speakers and use it in a stereo configuration, for a louder and better sound output for larger gatherings.
Nov. 13, 2018
Move Over, Lasso! People Are More Excited For Vine Successor ‘Byte’
Last week, Facebook quietly introduced a new app called Lasso. As its listing on both Play Store and App Store suggests, Lasso is a simple app that lets you create short, fun videos. Sounds familiar? Well, that’s because it’s a direct competitor of TikTok, an app that recently surpassed Facebook,Instagram, and evenYouTubein terms of downloads. Facebook, as we all know, wants to snag some eyeballs and capitalize on the trend. But is it really working?
Nov. 13, 2018
Tinder Adds 23 New Gender Identity Options for India
Dating appTinder today announced it has added 23 new gender options for users in India to allow them to add information about the orientation they believe represents them most authentically. Until now,Tinder users in Indiawere offered only two options when selecting their gender: man or woman. For users who identified as transgender, gender neutral or somewhere between or outside the gender binary, that limitation posed an obvious challenge. Along with making the gender-display option on the proflies an opt-in feature, the new app update would allow users to type any word that describes their gender identity using the “Edit Info” feature, the company said in a statement.
Nov. 13, 2018
Twitter’s Verified Account Bitcoin Scam Hits India, Even As ‘Scam Hunter’ Arrives to Catch Bots
Plunging value of bitcoinand other cryptocurrencies has not stopped scammers from impersonating famous personalities or taking over verified accounts on Twitter. These scams have been going on for months andare most evident with every tweet from Elon Musk. despite the social media company’s promise to curb them. Now thescammers are targeting verified accounts– those with the coveted blue tick – to spread the fraud. Last week, scammers pretended to be Tesla CEO Musk by sabotaging verified accounts of Matalan and Pantheon Books.
Nov. 13, 2018
WhatsApp Will Delete Chats Not Manually Backed up to Google Drive
The world’s most popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp, has confirmed that it will be deleting chats and media from users who have not backed up their stored data to Google Drive. These users will lose their chat histories, so if you haven’t done this already do so now by following these steps. “WhatsApp backups that haven’t been updated in more than one year will be automatically removed from Google Drive storage.
Nov. 13, 2018
Google Probing Malicious Attack That Blocked YouTube, Other Services
After several users complained that they were either unable to access Google services likeYouTubeon Tuesday, the tech giant confirmed the root cause of this was “external” and under investigation. Internet research firm ThousandEyes, however, claimed that “traffic to certain Google destinations appears to be routed through an ISP in Russia and black-holed at a China Telecom gateway router”. The disruption in Google services was limited to nearly an hour. “Throughout the duration of this issue Google services were operating as expected and we believe the root cause of the issue was external to Google,” the company said.
Nov. 13, 2018
YouTube VR App on Oculus Go: Tons of Videos and Awesome VR Theater Mode
YouTube VR app, with its vast library of VR content, has arrived on Facebook’s$199 Oculus GoVR Headset. This means, you can now access a huge variety of VR content directly through the app instead of having to navigate to YouTube via the VR web browser. Well, I’ve been playing around with the YouTube VR app on the Oculus Go for a few hours now, and here’s what I thought about the app after using it this morning.
Nov. 12, 2018
Samsung Foldable Smartphone to Be Unveiled at MWC 2019, with Launch in March
Samsung plans to launch its first foldable smartphone in March, along with a fifth-generation (5G) network-powered Galaxy S10, industry sources in Korea said today. According to the sources, the South Korean tech giant plans to unveilthe flagship Galaxy S10smartphone in February, followed by thepresumed foldable Galaxy Fand another edition of the Galaxy S10 that runs on the 5G network in March, Yonhap news agency reported, according to IANS. While the price of the foldable smartphone has not been decided, industry watchers said it may cost around 2 million won ($1,770).
Nov. 12, 2018
Did Facebook Fire Oculus Co-Founder Palmer Luckey For Supporting Trump?
Facebook’s firing of Oculus VR co-founder Palmer Luckey last year was reportedly on the grounds of him supporting US President Donald Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal report yesterday evening. The WSJ spoke with people familiar with the matter, who said Luckey’s support for Trump upset several at Facebook, as well as many in the Silicon Valley. “Luckey’s ouster from Facebook was a harbinger of battles that have broken out over the past year over the overwhelmingly liberal culture of Silicon Valley, which has given the tech industry public-relations headaches and brought unwanted attention from Washington,” the report noted.
Nov. 12, 2018
India’s Blanket Porn Ban Completely Misses The Mark, Say Cyber Law Experts
The ban on porn in India is interesting in many ways – for some, it is a way to break through any dependency and addiction, while for some others it has become a lesson on how to use VPNs. The idea behind the porn ban in India is clear – the government wants to prevent sexual violence, if any, depicted in pornography from trickling down into violence against women in India.
Nov. 12, 2018
Jack Dorsey Vows to Curb Fake News on Twitter Before 2019 India Elections
Addressing a town-hall meeting at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi (IIT-Delhi), Dorsey said fake news is a way too big category. “The real problem is not misinformation per se as jokes can also be categorized as misinfomation. But misinformation that is spread with the intent to mislead people is a real problem,” stressed the Twitter CEO who isin India for a week-long maiden visit. Dorsey, who got a rousing reception at IIT-Delhi with the students cheering the young entrepreneur with screams, likened solving the problem of misleading information to that of addressing a security issue, or building a lock.
Nov. 12, 2018
OnePlus Announces OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple Variant, Available from November 16
The OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple edition will be available from 16 November on Amazon.in, oneplus.in at 2 pm, and in Croma outlets, Reliance Digital outlets and all OnePlus exclusive offline stores starting 11 am. It comes with 8GB RAM and 128 GB storage, with the same price tag i.e Rs 41,999, as the other two black color variants. The special edition of the much-lauded OnePlus 6T is inspired by what OnePlus calls ‘lightning strikes at dusk’, and has a gradient back that fades from black to purple under the frosted glass-backed OnePlus 6T.
Nov. 12, 2018
Create Crazy Custom Emojis With This Emoji Builder Tool
In today’s age when interactions happen by the microsecond, emojis play a significant role byadding more meaning to our conversations. To make chats more vivid, you can choose from a total of 2,823 emojis but if that is not enough for you, you might be delighted to know that you can create your own emojis. Emoji Builder is a seamless and convenient tool which you can use to contrive your emojis – without any actual skill but quirk, just to find that perfect fit for the conversations.
Nov. 12, 2018
Xiaomi Claims over $1 Billion Worth of Devices Sold Over the Past Month in India
Xiaomi on Monday announced that it sold over 8.5 million Xiaomi devices during the festive season, which ended last week in India. Xiaomi achieved the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of $1 billion between October 9 and November 8 by selling products across categories like smartphones, Mi LED TVs, wearables, Mi Routers and other Mi ecosystem and accessory products that were sold across Xiaomi’s own website, Mi Home and partner channels, the company added.
Nov. 12, 2018
You Can Now Vote for Best Android Apps and Games of 2018 on Google Play Store
In case you are interested, you can log in to your Google account and cast your vote on the Play Store. Voting has begun and it will run for two weeks. Winners of each category will be announced on December 3, so be sure to stop by and vote for your favorite apps and games. Honestly, it’s a little disappointing to see only the trending apps and games in the list.
Nov. 10, 2018
Xiaomi Hikes Prices of Redmi 6A, Redmi 6, Mi TVs
In the wake of the depreciating rupee and rising input costs, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi on Saturday announced that it was increasing the prices of its budget smartphones Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A, along with Mi Powerbank 2i and Mi TV (32-inch Pro and 49-inch Pro variants). “Mi Fans! INR has depreciated against US$ by ~15 per cent since the beginning of this year, resulting in significant rise in input costs.
Nov. 10, 2018
Huawei Testing Kirin 990 Chip, Targets Q1 2019 Debut
The processor would feature the second-generation 7nm process and is likely to debut as the first 5G-ready chip from the company. “Industry chain sources claim that the Huawei has already started working on the Kirin 990 SoC. The cost of testing the Kirin 990 chipset is very expensive. Each test requires an investment of around 200 million Yuan,” Gizmo China reported on Friday. The processor is expected to arrive with “Balong 5000 5G” modem.
Nov. 10, 2018
PUBG Could Launch on PlayStation 4 on December 8
The rumors ofPUBGcoming to PlayStation 4 have been doing the rounds for months now, with some reports even claiming that the hitbattle royale gameis already listed in thePS4game database. A recent product listing on Amazon has now added more credence to all that chatter and has even gone a step ahead to reveal the launch date. The Amazon listing, which has now been pulled down, mentioned that PUBG for PS4 will be released onDecember 8.
Nov. 10, 2018
PUBG Mobile Star Challenge Global Final Kicks Off on November 29
With over 20 million global active users,PUBG Mobilehas truly become a mobile gaming phenomenon. Tencent Games and PUBG Corporation, the brains behind the battle royale game, are banking on this hype by organizing eSports events across the globe. TheStar Challengeis a ‘first-of-its-kind’ official eSports event, being organized in partnership with Samsung, that invites streamers, celebrities, professional gamers, and other internet personalities to grab a chunk of the hefty $400,000 price kitty.
Nov. 10, 2018
Apple To Repair iPhone X Display Ghost Touch Issues for Free
Though Apple has officiallystopped sellingthe iPhone X, the Cupertino giant has today launched a ‘Display Module’ replacement program after identifying that several devices have beenexhibiting touch-related issuesfor some time now. As per the company’sofficial support page, fewiPhone X phones have faced display issueswhere either the screen (or part of the screen) does not respond to the touch or exhibits ghost touch – the display behaves erratically without any interaction. The device responds intermittently to touch while other times it doesn’t even respond.
Nov. 9, 2018
With One UI, Samsung Looks for Software Perfection to Back Its Top-Tier Hardware
At its fifth annual Developer Conference held in San Francisco over the past couple of days, Samsung not only talked about the expansion of Bixby to every possible avenue, unveiled the foldableInfinity Flex display, but also showed off the next iteration of its software experience, dubbed as One UI. One UI will replace Samsung’s existing Experience UI, hopefully removing any vestiges of the clunky TouchWiz legacy. From our first look at the UI, it looks fresher and lighter than anything Samsung has done so far.
Nov. 9, 2018
Facebook Dating Now Available in Canada, Thailand
Keeping in line with its aim to take on mobile dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble, Facebook has expanded itsdating featuretest to two new countries, Canada and Thailand. Facebook Dating service test was first launchedin Colombia in September. The feature included user-integration with Groups and Events on the social networking platform with the idea to encourage people to meet in public. For the tests in Canada and Thailand, Facebook has new functionalities.
Nov. 9, 2018
Gaming Phones Will Make Up 6.5% of India Market By 2021: CMR Report
Riding on the growing popularity of advanced mobile games such as PUBG Mobile and Fortnite,gaming smartphonesare projected to reach 1.8 per cent of the total smartphone shipments in the Indian market by the end of this year, a new report said on Friday. “The new breed of smartphone gaming devices will mainly garner attention from gaming enthusiasts. Serious gamers, who traditionally prefer gaming PCs, will find features like high refresh rate contributing to a better experience”, said Prabhu Ram, Head, Industry Intelligence Group, CMR.
Nov. 9, 2018
Google Amends Internal Sexual Harassment Policy After Mass Walkout, Protests
After a global walkout byover 20,000 employees last week, Google has apologized for the past handling of sexual harassment cases while promising to bring changes to make the company a safer workplace. “We recognize that we have not always gotten everything right in the past and we are sincerely sorry for that,”Google CEO Sundar Pichaiwrote in a note to employees on Thursday. The walkout by Google employees was in protest against sexual harassment at the company and its improper handling of sexual misbehavior allegations against top executives.
Nov. 9, 2018
Google Home in Hindi Is Surprisingly Good, But Hinglish Support Would Make it Great
Months after itsinitial announcement for Assistant, Google Home smart speakersrecently baggedsupport for Hindi, which obviously is a big deal for India. Google Assistant on Home speakers always felt great in English, but we were skeptical about it being as good in Hindi. ButGoogle has surprised usand surpassed expectations. But, before we jump in and talk about my experiences with Google Home in Hindi, let’s take a quick look at how you can change the primary language for your Assistant to Hindi:
Nov. 9, 2018
Google Reveals Dark Mode’s Battery Life Boost for Android Phones
Google has finally confirmed that dark mode on Android phones with OLED panels uses less power and saves battery life. Google revealed a bit of information on how your smartphone spends its battery life. They did this at this week’s Android Dev Summit, speaking to developers about what they can do in their apps to avoid consuming massive amounts of battery life. “But this isn’t just about that. This is about the biggest factor in battery consumption: screen brightness!
Nov. 9, 2018
These Phones Will Get Samsung’s All-New Android Pie-Based One UI Soon
Being aware of the growing size of smartphones, Samsung has introduced its upgraded ‘One UI’ software experience at its Developer Conference in San Francisco to focus on a clutter-free interface and improved single-hand usage experience. Samsung has addressed the primary pain point of using a large-screen phone with the unveiling of its ‘One UI’ experience, which not only redesigns the icons or changes app colors but takes the initiative to make meaningful interactions easier for the user.
Nov. 9, 2018
This App Lets You Make Custom Sticker Packs for WhatsApp With Your Photos
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest on WhatsApp, you know the apprecently gotthe ability to share stickers on Android and iOS. They sit alongside the emojis as another way to express your emotion in the app. While WhatsApp gives you a ‘small collection’ of Sticker packs to start with, you could head to the Play Store to download and install various other sticker packs (just make sure you read all the reviews carefully before installing any sticker packs).
Nov. 9, 2018
25 Billion Connected Devices Expected By 2021, Thanks to IoT Revolution
According to Nick Jones, Research Vice President at Gartner,“The IoT will continue to deliver new opportunities for digital business innovation for the next decade, many of which will be enabled by new or improved technologies”. “Currently, most IoT endpoint devices use conventional processor chips, with low-power ARM architectures being particularly popular. However, traditional instruction sets and memory architectures aren’t well-suited to all the tasks that endpoints need to perform”, said Jones.
Nov. 8, 2018
Samsung Finally Unveils Foldable Smartphone
After weeks of teasing, Samsung has finally announced itsfoldable smartphone, at its fifth annual developer conference in San Francisco. The foldable phone, which is essentially a tablet when fully opened and a phone when closed, was demonstrated by Samsung’s Senior Vice President of Mobile Marketing Justin Denison at SDC last night. The South Korean tech giant said the devicewould be mass produced in the coming months. However, the smartphone showcased at the Samsung Developer Conference isn’t the final product.
Nov. 6, 2018
6 Games Like Red Dead Redemption 2 on Android
Red Dead Redemption 2 has been praised to the sky by everyone,including us, and for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, the game is available only on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, which means both PC and mobile gamers around the world won’t be able to experience the Wild West extravaganza. While there’s a slight hope that Rockstar might launchRed Dead Redemption 2 on PC, there’s definitely no chance of it making its way to mobile.
Nov. 6, 2018
Poco F1 ‘Armoured’ Case is Now Available For Rs 799
In spite of its solid build, Poco F1 has got some flak for the company’s choice of a plastic back. This decision, as per Poco’s global product head Jai Mani, was made in favor of reducing the manufacturing cost of the phone so that the company could focus onbeefing it up with great specifications– which it has mastered. But during the launch, Poco also announced that users will be able to buy a special “Armoured Edition” back cover for their Poco F1.
Nov. 6, 2018
PUBG to Get New ‘Conquest’ Mode, Suicide Squad Skins; Could Come to PS4 Soon
PUBG was fairly popular among hardcore PC gamers but its popularity jumped leaps and bounds when Chinese internet giant Tencent decided to bringPUBG Mobileto Android and iOS. Surely one of the most elaborate titles on not only PC but also mobiles, PUBG has alsoexisted on the Xbox One platformand has beenloved by the clique of Xbox-ers. But now, the exclusivity of PUBG for Xbox One consoles is likely to end soon as the battle royale game isreportedly coming to PlayStation 4.
Nov. 6, 2018
Tim Cook Confident Middle Class Consumers Will Drive Apple Growth in India
Breaking his silence on Apple’s India presence, CEOTim Cookadmitted last week that his business was flat in the country in the fourth quarter amid weak currency trends. Cook, however, stressed he is still a big believer in the Indian middle class. Essentially price-conscious, India, with 450 million users, is thefastest-growing smartphone market, just after China and the US, and has the potential to continue growing in double digits in the next couple of years.
Nov. 6, 2018
Samsung Teases Foldable Phone: Here’s What We Know So Far
Rumors of Samsung launching its much-rumored foldable phone alongside theGalaxy S10 lineupnext year have been making rounds for some time, but it now seems like the Korean giant may give us an early look at itsfoldable phoneduring itsDeveloper Conference, starting tomorrow. While we had expected it to be only a rumor, Samsung has now taken to social media to ramp up our expectations by posting a folded version of its logo.
Nov. 5, 2018
15 Best MMORPGs You Should Definitely Try Out
Gaming is on the rise in the India, with more and more players being introduced to online gaming with PUBG Mobile and the likes, it has reached an unprecedented level of popularity. Consequently, a greater number of people are now exploring gaming on other platforms as well. Well, if you’re one of the people who are just starting off with PC or console gaming, you should definitely consider checking out some of the best MMORPGs.
Nov. 5, 2018
Asus Turns Focus to ‘Funky’ Home Devices, Zenbo Robots to Build on PC Momentum
ASUS is No. 1 today not just in the motherboard segment but also in gaming products, better known as ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand, apart from having an overwhelming presence in segments like monitors, laptops and several other electronic products catering to consumers of every age, according to Jackie Hsu, ASUS Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Sales — Open Platform Business Group. Born in 1989, the company today boasts of an unrivaled 40 percent market share globally in the motherboard segment.
Nov. 5, 2018
Can Smart Assistant Amelia Help Transform Indian Healthcare Sector?
Touted as the world’s “most human”Artificial Intelligence(AI) assistant that can “read between the lines” and “understand emotional expressions”, Amelia has the potential to turn India’s healthcare sector into an inclusive one, believes her creator Chetan Dube, CEO of New York-headquartered AI company IPsoft. Amelia got her name from Amelia Earhart, one of the pioneering women in American history who became the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932.
Nov. 5, 2018
Google Assistant in Hindi is Witty, Surprising and Hilarious!
Hindi support for Google Assistant has beenaround for some time nowbut its arrival onGoogle Home smart speakers last weekmade me switch to my mother tongue to test out whether it is any good. Instead, things turned out to be pretty hilarious! I started out with some basic commands to find out about the weather for the day, traffic on the way back home, and listen to some Hindi tunes. Every now and then, things took a funny turn – you’ll see why soon – and then everyone at the Beebom office was intrigued enough to ask Google Assistant some tricky questions in the hope that it would bring its A-game.
Nov. 5, 2018
Google Doodle Celebrates MIT Professor Who Foresaw Internet’s Impact
Google has honored Greek professor and computer scientist Michael Dertouzos’s 82nd birth anniversary witha doodle today. Dertouzos is best known for foreseeing the popularity of internet devices and how the Internet would impact everyday lives. He also predicted the popularity of PCs, and helped maximize their potential as director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Laboratory for Computer Science. “We made a big mistake 300 years ago when we separated technology and humanism.
Nov. 5, 2018
Google Pixel 3 USB-C Earbuds Let You Reply to Messages Without Unlocking the Phone
Moving away from the headphone jack has been a painful transition for many of us, merely because it robs us of the liberty of using just about any pair for earphones for your phone. But with more companies likeOnePlus discarding the long-lived 3.5mm port, USB-C is becoming an interim solution until wireless audio improves. Google dumped the headphone jack lack year with the Pixel 2, but back then, there was no official pair of earphones – just a Libratone headset, listed under the “Made for Google” program.
Nov. 5, 2018
How to Disable Automatic App Updates in MIUI
Automatic app updates on Android can be a time-saver if you don’t want to make the effort of manually selecting and updating your apps. However, if you don’t configure it properly, it might do more harm than good. For example, if you have mistakenly turned on automatic updates on mobile data plans, you might find your entire data being used and see an inflated bill. It will just take one big game update to eat your monthly data plan.
Nov. 5, 2018
How to Use Light Theme with Dark Menu Bar and Dock in macOS Mojave
Apple’s macOS Mojave brought the much awaited “Dark Mode” to Apple’s desktop operating system and it looks gorgeous. However, not everyone is a fan of dark mode. Many users still prefer the limited dark mode which used to only darken the Menu bar and the Dock while leaving everything else in light mode. However, if you have upgraded to macOS Mojave, you know that there is no native toggle to turn that on.
Nov. 5, 2018
Now Pay Your Electricity, Water Bills in Delhi By Scanning Fridge Magnets
The New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched a “smart” initiative this weekend, announcing that it will distribute QR Code enabled smiley fridge magnets to its consumers to facilitate digital payment of utility bills. Powered by SignCatch, an IT and services company, the magnets will be personalized for each customer, and the QR code on the magnet will be mapped to their account number for the utility, an NDMC statement said.
Nov. 5, 2018
Poco F1 Supports Quick Charge 4+, but Here’s Why Xiaomi Is Not Talking About It
The ripples fromPoco F1 making a splash in the mid-range segmentcan be felt spreading through the market more than two months after its launch. The F1 is arguably the mostsmartly-pricedphone this year, and as we know there’s also room for more improvements. Xiaomi didn’t tell us about Poco’ssupport for AptXand theF1’s resilience against water splashesuntil well after the launch. Another hidden feature which recently came to our attention was support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 4+ protocol on the Poco F1.
Nov. 3, 2018
Delhi Launches E-bus Trial Run for Pollution Free Transport
During the three-month trial, the e-bus will make trips between Ambedkar Nagar and Inderpuri to test its operational feasibility on different road conditions. The trial run was flagged off by Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot and Commissioner of Transport Varsha Joshi in the presence of senior officials of the department. “The trial run will be instrumental in understanding how modern low-floor pure electric buses adapt to the road conditions of Delhi, how efficient their batteries are and how quickly can they be deployed in Delhi,”Gahlot said.
Nov. 3, 2018
Private Messages of 120 Million Facebook Users Hacked: Report
Hackers have gained access to private messages of nearly 120 million Facebook accounts and already published such messages from 81,000 accounts for generating money, the BBC reported. Several users whose details have been compromised were based in Ukraine and Russia but some were also from the UK, US, Brazil and elsewhere, the report said on Friday.“The hackers offered to sell access for 10 cents per account. However, their advert has since been taken offline,”it added.
Nov. 3, 2018
How to Use Snapchat Camera Lenses on Mac and Windows
Snapchat might be going down the hill in its popularity but there’s no denying the fact that the service has the best camera lenses or face filters of any app, period. Not only do Snapchat filters look good but each filter also reacts uniquely to a user’s facial reaction which makes them fun to use. Till now, Snapchat camera lenses were only available via the Snapchat app on Android and iPhones, however, now you can use the lenses even on your Mac and Windows machines.
Nov. 2, 2018
Xiaomi Takes Jab At OnePlus 6T With Poco F1 ‘OverPriced’ Bundles With 8 Products at Rs 37,999
OnePlus justlaunched the OnePlus 6Tearlier this week in India and Xiaomi’s sub-brand Poco can’t stop trolling the flagship killer for its high prices as compared to thePoco F1. Poco first took a jab at the company byputting up hoardingsand offering calculators to fans outside the event venue, but it has now launched “OverPriced” bundles to further mock them. Taking cues from the China marketing team, whichtrolled Apple’s exorbitant pricingby selling XR, XS, and XS Max bundles in China for lower prices, Poco isfiring shots at OnePlus 6T– the device which is more premium and feature-packed than their own offering.
Nov. 2, 2018
Get Flat Rs 2,000 Off on Poco F1 Till Nov 5 on Flipkart, Mi.com
Poco F1 haschanged the value-for-money segmentand Xiaomi is hell-bent on making it even more attractive to buyers. This is why Xiaomi hasslashedthe price of the Poco F1 by Rs 2000 on all models, aiming to make your Diwali more joyful. Starting today, you can buy the 128GB storage model of the Poco F1 for onlyRs 21,999 instead of the usual price of Rs 23,999. Likewise, for the 256GB variant, you’ll have to pay Rs 26,999, while the ‘Armoured’ edition can be bought for Rs 27,999.
Nov. 2, 2018
Google Employees Stage Worldwide Walkout to Protest Sexual Harassment
More than 1,000 Google employees in San Francisco joined global walkout in the city’s downtown area to protest workplace sexual harassment at the world’s top internet company. The global walkout attracted thousands of employees at Google offices across Asia, Europe and North America to protest sexism and urge respect for women in major cities including San Francisco, Berlin, London, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Tokyo as well as Hyderabad in India.
Nov. 2, 2018
Google Home Gets Official Hindi Support for Google Assistant
Google has announced that Google Home will now be able to respond in Hindi with uniquely Indian contexts through Google Assistant, afterit teased the feature earlier this year. Already available on smartphones in Hindi, people can now talk to Google Assistant smart speaker in the language, the company said in a statement. Open the “Google Home App” on smartphone, tap the ‘Account’ icon at the lower-right corner, then select ‘Settings’. Upon navigating to the ‘Assistant’ tab, select ‘Add a language’ and set Hindi as the first language in the list.
Nov. 2, 2018
Google Search Adds Detailed Results, Scores For Pro Kabaddi League in India
With India’s Pro Kabaddi League in full swing,Google Searchis adding a new feature that the companysayswill make it easier for fans to stay up-to-date on the proceedings by providing more detailed info on league standings, players, upcoming matches and more. According to the company, users searching for the word‘Kabaddi’will now see an overview of upcoming matches as well as results from recent games. “If you tap on the most recent match, you can dive deeper into game stats, such as points per player and total score, helping you stay in the know even if you missed the match”, said the company on its official blog.
Nov. 2, 2018
Hands-On With Toshiba’s New ‘RZE’ Bluetooth Earbuds, Headphones
Toshiba, once well-known as a leader in the consumer electronics market, entered the audio products business in India at the start of this year but is nowlooking to aggressively market its products nationwide. The Japanese giant has signed up Teknodome as its primary distributor for North India, as revealed at a Channel Connect in New Delhi. The company showed off its entire range of audio products, including wired and wireless earphones, gaming headsets, portable and trolley Bluetooth speakers, radios, and even turntables.
Nov. 2, 2018
How to Get Pixel 3 Features on Any Android Smartphone
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL come with some pretty impressive features including things like a Night Sight mode in the camera, new Playgrounds 2.0 AR Stickers, Live Wallpapers, stock Android Pie, and a lot more. So, if you’re wondering how to get Pixel 3 features on any Android smartphone, look no further. Read on to figure out how to get Pixel 3 features on your phone right now:
Nov. 2, 2018
OnePlus 6 Gets Nightscape Mode With Latest OxygenOS Update
Following the launch of the newOnePlus 6T, OnePlus has started rolling out an update for its predecessor – theOnePlus 6– bringing some of the new software features introduced with the OnePlus 6T to the legacy device. According to a recentposton the OnePlus Forums, the update (version 9.0.2) is now rolling out to all OnePlus 6 users in a phased fashion and is expected to reach all users over the next couple of days.
Nov. 2, 2018
OnePlus 6T Pop-Up Stores in India: Queueing up at 4 AM for OnePlus 6T
OnePlus recently launched theOnePlus 6Tin India and fans got a chance to experience the device before making a purchase at OnePlus pop-up stores in 9 cities in India. To attract more of its community members to head to the stores, OnePlus even offered all attending fans a chance to win exclusive OnePlus goodies and that seems to have worked in favor of the company. We made our way to one of theseOnePlus 6T pop-up storesin Delhi today morning, where a number of people had queued up to experience the newOnePlus6T.
Nov. 2, 2018
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Earphones in Red Coming to India Soon
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones are one of the best wireless earphones in their price range, a conclusion we arrived upon after comprehensively testing the device in ourreview. However, the wireless earphones have so far been available only in a single black color option. OnePlus is now gearing up to launch a red version of the OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones, whose listing has already gone live on the company’s officialwebsite. Called the‘OnePlus Bullets Wireless Red’, the red variant’s listing simply says ‘Coming soon’, without any mention of a release or shipping date.
Nov. 2, 2018
OnePlus Sets Guinness World Record With Mass OnePlus 6T Unboxing
OnePlus’ “Never Settle” philosophy has always struck a responsive chord among young Indian mobile users. The brand received an unprecedented response from the Indian community right from the beginning, helping them surpass Samsung and Apple to lead the premium smartphone segment in India. OnePlus is known for organizingcommunity-centric eventsquite frequently. Last year, it was theStar Wars community event, and this year OnePlus took it up a notch by etching its name in theGuinness World RecordforHighest Number of Simultaneous Unboxings.
Nov. 2, 2018
Xiaomi’s Survival Game Now in Beta; Looks like a Buggy PUBG-Fortnite Mashup
When Xiaomi announcedSurvival Game, its PUBG-likebattle royale game, there was obviously a lot of expectations around the title. It’s now out in Beta and we were able to play a few rounds of Survival Game, and if you have played PUBG, this should be more than familiar to your eyes. Right off the bat, it must be noted that the game is clearly in beta. In fact, many of the features are not available right now.
Nov. 2, 2018
Privacy Is a Human Right, Says Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEOSatya Nadellahas called on technology companies to defend users’ privacy as human right, urging firms and governments to collectively work together to protect the most vulnerable section in society. Speaking at an event “Future Decoded” here on Thursday, Nadella applauded the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as first step towards securing data privacy, The Registrar reported. “All of us will have to think about the digital experiences we create to treat privacy as a human right,” Nadella was quoted as saying.
Nov. 2, 2018
Top 3 PC Games Like Red Dead Redemption 2
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months you probably know that Rockstar’s biggest open-world action adventure title, Red Dead Redemption 2 is here. It’s out now onPlayStation 4andXbox One, and weabsolutely loveit. PC gamers, on, the other hand, have been left out in the cold again. Yes, PC gamers may be rewarded for their continued patience, but as of now, there’s no official word about Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to PC.
Nov. 2, 2018
With $62.9 Billion Revenue, Apple Has $237 Billion in Cash on Hand
Apple sold 46,889 iPhones (it sold 41,300 units in fiscal Q3), 9,699 iPads and 5,299 Macs in the fiscal fourth quarter. The revenue was up 20 percent from the year-ago quarter while international sales accounted for 61 percent of the quarter’s revenue, the Cupertino-based company said in a statement. “Over the past two months, we’ve delivered huge advancements for our customers through new versions of iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac as well as our four operating systems,” he added.
Nov. 2, 2018
8 Best OnePlus 6T Alternatives You Can Buy
The newOnePlus 6Tis here and if you have read ourreview, you’ll know that it’s a fantastic buy for anyone looking for a great flagship smartphone. However, the phone does have its fair share of shortcomings which might turn some buyers away. The OnePlus 6Tlacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, has anin-display fingerprint scannerwhich isn’t as fast as traditional fingerprint scanners, and has a veryinconsistent camera. For these reasons and others such as software or UI, buyers might be forced to look at other alternatives in the market and we’re here to help you find the best OnePlus 6T alternatives that you can buy right now.
Nov. 2, 2018
Poco F1 Gets Stable MIUI 10: Here’s How to Install it Without OTA
Aspromised last week, Xiaomi has begunrolling out the stable version of MIUI 10 to Poco F1. But if you want to cut the queue and install the update without waiting for the OTA to reach your device. The steps are very easy and there’s no loss of data, so what are we waiting for? To start the process, download the update package fromthis link. The file weighs in at around 620MB, so make sure you download it on Wi-Fi.
Nov. 1, 2018
Jio Tops 4G Availability, Latency in India, But Airtel Has Fastest 4G: OpenSignal
Jio offers the best 4G network in the country with the lowest latency and also beats rival operators when it comes to 4G availability across the 22 telecom circles in India, says Open Signal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report. The report, which was compiled using data from 1.7 million devices between June 1 and August 29, reveals that Jio is neck to neck with Airtel and Vodafone when it comes to offering the best video experience on its network.
Nov. 1, 2018
AKAI Launches Trio of 4K Smart LED TVs in India Starting at Rs. 59,990
Japanse consumer electronics brand, Akai has launched a trio 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TVs in India just in time for the festive season. Akai’s new 4K smart TVs will be available in65-inch, 55-inchand49-inch modelsand come with a ton of smart features to complement the excellent audio-visual experience provided by the device. Akai’s Ultra HD smart LED TVs come equipped with an A+ grade panel which is capable of reproducing a gamut of 1.
Nov. 1, 2018
Asus ZenFone Lite L1 Review: Can This Break Xiaomi’s Budget Dominance?
Asus staged its comeback in the Indian smartphone market with the launch ofZenFone Max Pro (M1)andZenFone 5Zearlier this year and the plan to aggressively target direct rivals seems to have worked out in its favor. The company has seen great success with those two phones and now it has stepped up its efforts in the budget segment.We already reviewed the ZenFone Max M1, the first piece of this play, and now’s time for the cheaper ZenFone Lite L1.
Nov. 1, 2018
Download the New Colorful iPad Pro Wallpapers Right Here
Apple recentlyintroducedthe all-new iPad Pro with slim bezels, faster chips, and a whole lot more. Yes, there’s a lot to love in the new iPad Pro models, but I personally was excited to see thenew colorful abstract wallpapers. Well, if you are looking to decorate your old iPads or smartphones with these new wallpapers, the folks over at9to5Machave got you covered, as they have extracted the newiPad Pro wallpapers from iOS 12.
Nov. 1, 2018
4 Red Dead Redemption 2 Tips and Tricks to Conquer the Wild West
Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar’s newest open-world action adventure title, is one helluva game. As we’ve alreadydiscussed, the game has a lot to offer. It has a charming new protagonist, a relatively new control system, a vast landscape, and a lot more. Of course, you’ll get a hang of everything as you play, but the first couple of hours can be gruesome. So I won’t blame you if you’re looking for some Red Dead Redemption 2 tips and tricks.
Nov. 1, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Pro Debuts With Snapdragon 710, Quad-Cameras, Bezel-less Slider Design
Though theLenovo Z5may have disappointed us with an iPhone X-style notch design earlier this year, the company has today launched the full-screen, bezel-less Z5 Pro to finallydeliver on its promise. The device comes with a sliding mechanism to avoid the notch, a disappointing but powerful processor, quad-cameras, and a lot more. Lenovo Z5 Pro has beenpriced starting at 1,998 yuan (approx. Rs 21,000)for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Nov. 1, 2018
You Can Now Navigate on Google Maps With Aamir Khan’s ‘Firangi’ From Thugs of Hindostan
Googleis collaborating with Yash Raj Films (YRF) to bring a cool new feature toGoogle Mapsthis festive season. As part of the promotions for the upcoming‘Thugs of Hindostan’ (ToH), users of the world’s preeminent digital mapping software will now have the option to navigate using‘Firangi Mallah’, Aamir Khan’s character from the aforementioned movie. The feature will be available on Android and iOS for the next couple of weeks. To get started, users will need to first update their app from Google Play or the App Store.
Nov. 1, 2018
WhatsApp Adds Option to “Reply Privately” in Latest Android beta
WhatsApp may be gearing up to ruin part of the experience byintroducing ads in Status, the messaging giant, however, also continually keeps adding handy new features to the app to enhance the user experience. The latest feature to show up in the WhatsApp beta on Android is the option tosend ‘private replies’ to users from within a group chat. First spotted by well-known WhatsApp tipster, WABetaInfo, this nifty feature first showed up in version 2.
Oct. 31, 2018
Ads in WhatsApp Status Section Confirmed by VP Chris Daniels
Clearing the air on Facebook’smonetization efforts towards WhatsApp, the mobile messaging service’s Vice President Chris Daniels on Wednesday said the company is going to put advertisements in its “Status” feature. “We are going to be putting ads in ‘Status’. That is going to be primary monetization mode for the company as well as an opportunity for businesses to reach people on WhatsApp,”Daniels told reporters here. Daniels, however, did not give any timeline to this development that has been in the news for some time.
Oct. 31, 2018
Apple iPad Pro (2018) Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
Apple has today launched the newiPad Prowhich flaunts a new design with slimmer bezels and comes with a ton of upgrades such as a faster A12X Bionic chip, Face ID and USB Type-C among others – see ourtop 5 features of the new iPad Pro. Here’s a quick rundown of the specifications, pricing and availability details of the new iPad Pro. Specifications Under the hood, the new iPad Pro is powered by the octa-core A12X Bionic chip which is coupled with a 7-core GPU, an embedded M12 co-processor and an upgraded Neural Engine.
Oct. 31, 2018
Apple iPad Pro (2018) vs iPad Pro (2017): What’s New
Apple today unveiledtwo completely redesigned variantsof its iPad Pro tablet and they’re all-screen (well, almost), backed by a powerful new A12X Bionic processor, and bezels tiny enough to not be able to fit the home button, and Face ID from the iPhone X, among several other exciting things. The Cupertino giant has upgraded its iPad Pro lineup after a couple of years and it has brought a number of significant upgrades, so let’s see how it compares to the previous-generation iPad Pro:
Oct. 31, 2018
Apple Mac Mini (2018) Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
As we had anticipated, Apple alsolaunchedits tiny Mac Mini computer alongside thenew iPad Pro modelsand therefreshed MacBook Airat its hardware event in Brooklyn. Apple has refreshed this tiny machine after a good four years, and it’s a great big upgrade too. So, without further ado, here’s a quick look at the specs sheet, pricing, and availability details of the new Mac Mini: The new Mac Mini now comes in a Space Gray finish on the outside – with a similar design to its predecessor.
Oct. 31, 2018
Apple MacBook Air (2018) Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
Alongside a bunch of other products, Apple brought theMacBook Airback to life with a new variant that features Retina display, Touch ID, etc. Here’s a quick rundown of the specifications, pricing and availability details of the new MacBook Air. Specifications The new MacBook Air has a slightly new design. It now has slimmer bezels around the display and is powered by the 8th generation Intel Core processors. The new MacBook Air has13.
Oct. 31, 2018
Create Personalized Emojis on Gboard Using Your Selfies
Googleintroduced‘Mini’ stickers or‘Minis’in Gboard back in August, allowing users to convert their selfies into stickers that were available in two different packs called ‘Sweet’ and ‘Bold’. Google has today introduced a new Gboard Mini sticker pack called ‘Emojis’, which as the name suggests, lets users create personalized emojis that are highly customizable and can be tweaked to express a wide array of emotions in different scenarios. The process of creating personalized emojis remains the same, with Gboard employing a combination of machine learning, neural networks, and artist illustrations for making an emoji that looks more like you.
Oct. 31, 2018
Does The Poco F1 Really Offers Better Value than OnePlus 6T?
Irrespective of whether or not you own – or have owned – a OnePlus device, the company’s smartphones have always been compelling propositions for their intuitive, user-friendly experience, and blazing fast performance. The same is the case withthe OnePlus 6T. But lately, those looking for affordable top-tier performance also have the Poco F1 as an option. The Poco F1comes at nearly half the price of the OnePlus 6T,so it already has a big upside.
Oct. 31, 2018
Here Are the India Prices of the New MacBook Air, Mac Mini, New iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
As expected Apple has announced massive upgrades across many products, including an all-newMacBook Air, an upgradedMac Miniand a stunning newiPad Protablet. Apple also introduced a new Apple Pencil which will work with the iPad Pro, as well as a new Smart Folio keyboard designed for the iPad Pro. While all three get significant specs bumps across the board, along with new designs and new features, Apple has also increased the prices of the base models quite a bit, as well as those of the accessories.
Oct. 31, 2018
Honor Magic 2 Has Six Cameras, 3D Face Unlock, Bezel-Less Sliding Design
The Honor Magic 2 comes in three different configurations and has beenpriced starting at 3,799 yuan(~ Rs 40,000) for the 6GB+128GB variant. You’ll, however, need to shell out 4,299 yuan (~ Rs 45,000) for the 8GB+128GB variant and 4,799 yuan (~ Rs 51,000) for the 8GB+256GB variant. The Honor Magic 2 will be available in blue, teal and red – with a gradient added to it, like is the case with most modern phones these days.
Oct. 31, 2018
How to Use Dark Mode on Google Maps on Android and iPhone
There’s no doubt that Google Maps is the best navigation tool that you can use today. While there are many competing navigation apps out there, there’s none that matches the accuracy and universality of Google Maps. Apart from bringing exceptional navigational features, Google Maps also bring a plethora of tiny features which enhances the overall experience of the app. For example, Google Maps automatically turns on dark mode while navigating during the night.
Oct. 31, 2018
How to Use the Clock and Weather Actions in Shortcuts 2.1
Apple has just released theShortcuts2.1 update and there are a ton of new features coming with this update. For starters, Apple has fixed the iCloud syncing problems of Shortcuts which used to be quite buggy. Apple also improved the sharing action in Shortcuts. Now it allows users to delist a shortcut by deleting its link and associated data from Apple’s servers. Apart from these miscellaneous improvements, Apple has also introduced two new shortcut actions.
Oct. 31, 2018
Huawei Laptops, Tablets Coming to India Soon
Chinese tech major Huawei plans to bring new tablets and PCs to India in addition to the planned launch of its flagshipMate 20 Prosmartphone, a top company official said at its headquarters here. In the smartphone business in India, Huawei has so far pushed its sub-brand Honor to compete in the affordable segment, but by bringing more Huawei-branded phones, it is now eyeing a greater pie in the premium segment as well which is currently dominated by OnePlus, Samsung and Apple.
Oct. 31, 2018
MacBook Air (2018) vs. MacBook Air (2017): What’s New?
Apple unveiled a handful of products at the October special event like the new iPad Pros, new Apple Pencil, the newMac Mini, all of which saw massive upgrades. But the newMacBook Airlaptop is what I was most excited for (and I am not alone), and thankfully, Apple has delivered where it counts. The new MacBook Air laptop comes with a lot of noteworthy upgrades like the new8th generation Intel CPU, Retina display, Touch IDand more.
Oct. 31, 2018
Nubia X Ditches Notch, Front Cameras With Second Display on The Back
While most phone makers are now focusing their resources on the development of slider mechanisms (seen on theMi Mix 3,Honor Magic 2) to avoid the notch trend, Nubia has gone a totally different direction Launched today in China, Nubia X is the company’s latest smartphone and it has dual displays and no front-facing cameras. Nubia has opted toadd two screens on its device, the main screen on the front and a secondary screen on the rear panel, to avoid the widespread notch trend.
Oct. 31, 2018
OnePlus 6T Battery Life and Charging Test: Undoubtedly the Best
The recently launchedOnePlus 6Tis just a minor upgrade over the OnePlus 6, bringing just a couple of new features over its predecessors. Among these is alarger3,700mAh batterywhich is a significant improvement over the OnePlus 6’s 3,300mAh battery. The device still ships with the same 5V/4A fast charger in the box, which has proven its fast charging capabilities with older OnePlus devices. While it’s quite obvious that the newerOnePlus 6Twill have a better battery life than the OnePlus 6, we’re here to find out just how much of an improvement does the larger battery bring.
Oct. 31, 2018
OnePlus 6T Camera Review: Just A Minor Improvement
The all newOnePlus 6Tis now official and although it doesn’t pack in a whole lot of changes as far as the hardware is concerned, it does feature some neat software updates to improve the existing hardware. Inour review of the OnePlus 6T, we already pointed out how the phone has the same camera hardware as the OnePlus 6, but OnePlus claims that the camera performance should be much better because of improvements in the image processing algorithms in the new software.
Oct. 31, 2018
OnePlus 6T Review: It’s Almost Perfect
Following the massive success that was the OnePlus 6, OnePlus has now brought theOnePlus 6T(starts at Rs. 37,999) worldwide. Much like other T-series devices from the company, the OnePlus 6T is a minor upgrade over its predecessor, bringing just a couple of new features in almost the same chassis as before. Starting at Rs. 37,999 here in India, the OnePlus 6T is, once again, a little bit more expensive than the last smartphone from the company, but is it worth the upgrade?
Oct. 31, 2018
Poco F1 Gets Android Pie-Based MIUI 10 Beta, But Key Features Missing
Poco F1, one of the best value for money phones today, is slated toget Android Pie update by the end of this year. But today, we’re able to see the user experience on the first beta build ofAndroid Pie-based MIUI for Poco F1. Ever since my encounter withAndroid Pie on the Pixel 3 XL, I have been itching to get the Poco F1 running on the latest version of Android too.
Oct. 31, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Now Has Dockless DeX Support in Latest Beta
Samsung debuteddockless DeX supportwith theGalaxy Note 9to allow users to switch over to a desktop experience without having to use an accessory, i.e. the DeX Pad, as a mediator to connect your smartphone to a display or keyboard. Well,first spotted by XDA Developers, this handy feature will soon be made available to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users with the upcoming Android Pie update. Samsung is currently testing dockless DeX support for these devices in the latest beta update, which will also bring thesweet-lookingSamsung Experience UI 10 to its devices.
Oct. 31, 2018
Samsung’s New 48MP and 32MP Camera Sensors Will Hit Phones in 2019
Samsung has officially announced two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors that will likely be used in smartphones next year. The first one is the massive 48MPISOCELL Bright GM1, while the other one is the 32MPISOCELL Bright GD1. In a press release, Samsung claimed that the“the GM1 and GD1 can deliver light sensitivity equivalent to that of a 1.6μm-pixel image sensor at 12MP and 8MP resolution, respectively”. The sensors also support Gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) for blur-free images.
Oct. 31, 2018
The New MacBook Air Does Not Really Justify the ‘Air’ Label
Apple isadvertisingthe newMacBookAir notebook with catchphrases like“Lightness strikes again”, which clearly indicates that Apple is gunning for the thin and light crown. But does the new MacBook Air really justifies it ‘Air’ moniker as it once used to? Well, unfortunately, the answer is no. Here’s why I think so – Is ‘Air’ Just a Marketing Ploy? Back in 2008 when Steve Jobs pulled out a MacBook Air out of an envelope, things were a bit different.
Oct. 31, 2018
WhatsApp Launches Challenge For Indian Startups
WhatsApp has announced a tie-up with Invest India to promote Indian start-ups and said it would organize a start-up challenge in the country with the aim to invest in the top five participants of the competition. “WhatsApp will invest quarter of a million dollars as seed funding to the top 5 winners of the WhatsApp Start-up Challenge,”an official statement said. Also, the company would invest an additional $2,50,000 to a select few firms from the entrepreneurial community to promote their WhatsApp business number on Facebook.
Oct. 30, 2018
YouTube Sees Massive Spike in Porn-Related Video Searches As India Bans Porn
As more and moreinternet service providers in India and telcos ban access to porn sites in the country, people are turning to every avenue to scratch the porn itch. Indians are searching for porn on other videos platforms. YouTube is clearly the most popular videos site in the world and it too has seen a huge spike in searches for porn-related terms, presumably by those who do not wish to get into the hassles of using a VPN.
Oct. 30, 2018
Apple iPad Pro: Top 5 New Features
At its much-awaited October hardware event in New York, Apple today unveilednew iPad Pro tabletsand they completely fall in line with all the rumors. The latest iPad Pro models now come with a modern design, with slimmer bezels and profile, new powerful processors, Face ID support, a new Apple Pencil and a lot more. So, without further ado, let’s dive in and take a look at the top 5 features of the newly launched iPad Pro lineup:
Oct. 30, 2018
After Jio, Airtel, Vodafone and Broadband Providers Also Block Porn Sites in India
The blocking of porn websites in India, whichstarted with Reliance Jio last week, seems to have permeated to other networks. Now, Airtel and Vodafone also appear to have shut access to the 827 pornographic websites, after the order from High Court of Uttarakhand. Last week, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)instructed internet service providersto block websites which host so-called pornographic content, a list which contained 827 websites. The order didn’t go down well with many internet users, which is backed by the fact that India is the third-largest consumer of porn online, after the US and the UK.
Oct. 30, 2018
Apple Upgrades MacBook Air with 8th Gen Intel CPUs, Retina Display, Touch ID; Starts at $1,199
“People love the Mac,”said Tim Cook on stage as he began talking about the new Mac line up. And the first product we got to see today was the new MacBook Air complete with the Retina Display, Touch ID, and a whole lot more. Right off the bat, you’ll see that the new MacBook Pro laptops have a slightly new design. Gone are the massive bezels around the display, and the age old-processors, as the new MacBook Air has slim bezels and 8th generation Intel Core processors.
Oct. 30, 2018
iPad Pro Upgraded With Face ID, A12X Bionic, Apple Pencil 2; Starting at $799
In line with our expectations over the past few months, Apple has taken the wraps off its much-awaited and massive iPad Pro refresh with narrower bezels, no home button, USB Type-C, Face ID authentication, and a new Apple Pencil at theirhardware eventtoday in Brooklyn, New York. The new iPad Pro lineup is a substantial upgrade over the previous one and so is the new pricing. Thebase variant (64GB) of the 11-inch iPad Pro is priced starting at $799whereas the base variant of the larger 12.
Oct. 30, 2018
OnePlus 6T India Launch: Watch The Live Stream Right Here
A day after it wasofficially unveiledfor the global audience in New York City, theOnePlus 6Tis all set to be launched in India at an event in New Delhi. The launch will take place at 8:30 pm at the KDJW Stadium inside Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the national capital. According to a press release from the company, over 1500 tickets were released a couple of weeks ago and‘were snapped up by fans in a matter of minutes’.
Oct. 30, 2018
OnePlus 6T Launched in India For Rs 37,999; On Sale from November 1
Just a day after the global launch, OnePlus hosted the OnePlus 6T launch event in New Delhi, bringing the new device to the Indian market. If you’ve been following our coverage of the device, you’d probably be aware that the new device isn’t a whole lot different from the OnePlus 6 which was launched earlier this year. Priced starting at Rs. 37,999, the new OnePlus 6T will be made available in two color variants –Mirror Black and Midnight Black– with the 6GB/128GB base variant limited to the Mirror Black finish, while the 8GB/128GB (Rs 41,999) and 8GB/256GB (Rs 45,999) variants will be available in both finishes.
Oct. 30, 2018
OnePlus 6T vs OnePlus 6: What’s New?
In keeping with the trend OnePlus started following the launch of the OnePlus 3T, the company has once again launched an iterative upgrade for its flagship OnePlus 6 which was launched earlier this year in May. Much like all other T-series releases from the company, the newOnePlus 6Tbrings some minor upgrades over its predecessor and we’re here to talk about just that. Everything New in the OnePlus 6T The first thing that you’ll notice about theOnePlus 6Tis its display.
Oct. 30, 2018
Apple Unveils New Mac Mini with 8th Gen Intel CPU, Priced Starting at $799
The new Mac mini will be offered in a new Space Gray finish. You’ll be able to pick one up starting November 7th for $799 for the base model. According toGadgets360, the Mac Mini will start at Rs 75,900 in India and will be available from November 7, too. Physically, as you can see, the new Mac mini retains the same design. However, it has powerful internals to match the standards of other desktops that are out there in the market.
Oct. 30, 2018
Second-gen Apple Pencil Comes with Tap Functions, Magnetic Charging, $129 Price Tag
Alongside the newiPad Pro variants, Apple has also unveiled the second-gen Apple Pencil at its hardware event in Brooklyn. The Cupertino giant is now striving for minimalism and improved functionality with the new Apple Pencil as compared to the original one. Thesecond-gen Apple Pencil will cost you $129, which is a $30 increase over the original Pencil. The price increase seems modest especially when you see the plethora of features that have been introduced to the Pencil.
Oct. 29, 2018
Amazon Digital Day Sale Kicks off at Midnight Tonight With Cashback Offers, Free Echo Dot Every Hour
The sale season doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon as Amazon has now announced a single-day “Digital Day” to be held tomorrow, i.e October 30. The e-tailer will be offering a myriad of discounts on its digital services and products, including Echo speakers, Fire TV stick, Kindle e-books, and more. As the sale event’s name suggests, theAmazon Digital Day is a 24-hour event that will kick-off at midnight todayand continue up until tomorrow – coming to a close at midnight.
Oct. 29, 2018
Xiaomi The Preferred Smartphone Brand in Sub-Rs 15,000 Segment: Counterpoint Survey
One in three Indian users are planning to purchase their next mobile phone in the Rs 10,000-Rs 15,000 price range, a new survey said on Monday, adding thatXiaomiis the most preferred brand for consumers’ next purchase in this segment. While two in three users are planning to buy a mid or high-end phone in India, four in five users are satisfied with their current smartphones, said “Consumer Lens”, a global research program by Counterpoint Research.
Oct. 29, 2018
For Microsoft, AI Is About Empowering Billions To Overcome Disabilities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the big buzzword in the world of technology as it promises to change the way we live and interact with devices. For Microsoft, there is nothing “artificial” about delivering on “intelligence” as the supreme aim is to empower nearly one billion people with disabilities. The excitement about AI is so evident on the Microsoft campus here that various teams associated with the task have focused their energies towards achieving the impossible — to give differently-abled a normal, dignified life.
Oct. 29, 2018
Google Camera App Mod Brings Night Sight to These Nokia Phones
The Pixel 3’sNight Sightfeature, which has been tailor-made for low-light photography, is yet to become officially available. But we’ve already seen the feature deliver somestunning results, thanks to a Google Camera app mod on which the Night Sight feature has been enabled. It now appears that the Night Sight feature is also functional on theNokia 6.1,6.1 Plus,7 Plusand theNokia 8, thanks to the mod. We have already tested the Google Camera app mod on the Nokia 7 Plus at Beebom and found that the Night Sight mode was working.
Oct. 29, 2018
WhatsApp to Train Small Businesses, Startups In India on WhatsApp Business Tools
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday announced that it would work with WhatsApp to educate and train small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on howWhatsApp Businessapp can help them grow their businesses. Facebook-owned WhatsApp and the CII will work to enhance business communication for Indian SMEs through CII’s SME Technology Facilitation Centre. “The centre provides an opportunity to its technology partners to expand their market and reach out to SMEs spread through out the country with their product and services,” said Neerja Bhattia, Executive Director, CII.
Oct. 29, 2018
Jio Announces OnePlus 6T Launch Offer with Rs 5,400 Cashback
Ahead of the OnePlus 6T’slaunchevent later today in New York, Reliance Jio has announced an exclusive cashback offer for subscribers who purchase the device. The‘Jio – OnePlus 6T Unlock the Speed Offer’will provide a net cashback of Rs. 5,400 in the form of discount vouchers. In order to avail the offer, Jio subscribers have to opt for the Rs. 299 prepaid plan when activating a OnePlus 6T to get an instant cashback of Rs.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T Comes With These Handy New Navigation Gestures
OnePlus started rolling out Android 9 Pie basedOxygenOS 9.0 to the OnePlus 6earlier this year in September, introducing a bunch of Android Pie features to the device along with new full-screen navigation gestures. The update allowed users to do away with the navigation buttons and make use of the Android Pie navigation gestures or OnePlus’ own navigation gestures. While the OnePlus 6 had a total of three navigation gestures – swipe up from the center for home, swipe up and hold from the center for recent apps and swipe up from either side to go back – OnePlus has included a couple of more gestures to theOnePlus 6T.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T Global Launch: Watch The Live Stream Right Here
TheOnePlus 6Tis all set to be launched in New York today after the event wasmoved forward by a dayto avoid a clash withApple’s big hardware launch eventtomorrow. The OnePlus 6T launch is set to take place at Pier 36 in New York at 11 am EDT (8:30pm IST). OnePlus will live-stream the event to help all its fans from around the world catch the live action in real-time. You can tune intoOnePlus’s YouTube channelto watch the unveiling or catch it right here through the embedded video below.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T is Now Official; Brings Minor Upgrades At $549
After weeks of teasing the device on social media, OnePlus has finally lifted the covers off the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone, which was recently revealed at the launch event in New York, features just a couple of changes over its predecessor, including a slightly bigger screen, a smaller notch, an in-display fingerprint scanner and more battery capacity. Pricedstarting at $549, the newOnePlus 6Tis just a minor upgrade over the OnePlus 6 which was launched earlier this year.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T Screen Unlock is Fast, But There’s One Major Problem [Update: Fixed]
Update on 14 November:OnePlus has fixed the issue in the latest OxygenOS 9.2.5 update and now the under display fingerprint scanner works perfectly fine regardless of the wallpaper you’re using on the phone. Original content follows below. OnePlus has finally unveiled theOnePlus 6T, the latest flagship smartphone from the company, which features a bigger display with a waterdrop shaped notch, a larger 3,700mAh battery, and most importantly, an under-display fingerprint scanner, which we can finally talk about.
Oct. 29, 2018
IBM Acquires Red Hat for $34 Billion in Its Biggest Deal Ever
Sending a strong signal towards dominating the emerging $1 trillion Hybrid Cloud market, tech majorIBMhas announced to acquire Open Source Solutions leader Red Hat for a massive $34 billion. The acquisition, IBM’s biggest so far, will provide open approach to cloud, featuring unprecedented security and portability across multiple clouds, a joint statement said late Sunday. The deal, once goes through, will make IBM top Hybrid Cloud provider in an emerging $1 trillion growth market.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T vs Vivo V11 Pro: In-display Fingerprint Scanner Showdown
TheOnePlus 6Tis now official and although it isn’t a whole lot different from the OnePlus 6, it does bring in some cool new features which might appeal to a large audience. The device features pretty much the same internals as the OnePlus 6, but it packs in a bigger 6.41-inch display, a larger 3,700mAh battery, and an in-display fingerprint scanner called Screen Unlock. Here, we’ll be taking a closer look at Screen Unlock on theOnePlus 6Tand compare it with the under-display scanner on the recently launchedVivo V11 Pro.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T’s New Nightscape Camera Mode Makes A Weak First Impression
While the newOnePlus 6Tisn’t a whole lot different from its predecessor, the OnePlus 6, in terms of hardware, it does include a couple of key software improvements that are expected to improve the overall user experience. Among the software changes is a new Night mode feature for the camera on the OnePlus 6T, called Nightscape. The new Night mode or Nightscape, as OnePlus calls it, makes use of machine learning to help the camera recognize night scenes and should in turn deliver more vivid and clear images, even in the dark.
Oct. 29, 2018
OxygenOS 9 on the OnePlus 6T Brings a Ton of New Easter Eggs
OnePlus recently launched theOnePlus 6T, its iterative upgrade to the OnePlus 6 which was released earlier this year. Much like several other T-version phones from the company, the OnePlus 6T doesn’t add a ton of value in terms of hardware upgrades (while removing a crucial hardware element, which is sad), it does ship with a redesigned version of OxygenOS based on Android 9 Pie, which brings a whole load of new features.
Oct. 29, 2018
Poco F1 to Get Stable MIUI 10 Update This Week
Over the last few months, many Xioami devices, including its best-seller Redmi Note 5 Pro, havereceived the update to MIUI 10. And now, one of Xiaomi’s most prized devices – Poco F1 – is set to get a stable update to MIUI 10. Through MIUI forums, Xiaomi recentlyannouncedthatPoco F1 devices will start receiving stable MIUI 10 update this week. Along with the new interface, the update will also be fixing certain compatibility and stability issues.
Oct. 29, 2018
Smart Boost on the OnePlus 6T: Does It Work As Advertised?
Even though there are a ton of flagship Android devices in the market today, boasting of high-end specs at a variety of price points, the flagship devices from OnePlus are in a league of their own when it comes to performance. The OnePlus 6, which was launched earlier this year, is a great smartphone in itself, offering one of the best, if not the best, performance for the price and the recently launchedOnePlus 6Tis no different.
Oct. 29, 2018
OnePlus 6T Unboxing: What’s In The Box?
OnePlus has finally officially unveiled theOnePlus 6Tand it’s priced at $549 in the US, which is slightly more expensive than the outgoing OnePlus 6. The India pricing of the OnePlus 6T will be announced on October 30 at a separate event. The OnePlus 6T comes with minor upgrades, including a larger display with a waterdrop style notch, an impressive 3,700mAh battery, and a rather fast in-display fingerprint sensor. Thanks to these innovative features, theOnePlus 6Tis one of the best devices from the company till date, however, it isn’t without its shortcomings on paper.
Oct. 29, 2018
Download The Official OnePlus 6T Wallpapers Here
After several weeks of teasing the device on its social media channels, OnePlus has finally launched the new OnePlus 6T. The new device, which features a larger 6.41-inch display with a waterdrop style notch, a bigger 3,700mAh battery, an in-display fingerprint scanner and no 3.5mm headphone jack. Much like every new device from the company, the OnePlus 6T brings with it a new set of wallpapers exclusive to the device.
Oct. 27, 2018
Everything We Expect To See At Apple’s iPad Pro, Mac Event on October 30
Apple’s much-awaited hardware event is right around the corner and we cannot be more excited as Cupertino is expected to go all out with its new iPads and Mac products on the 30th of October next week. Thecolorful and creativemedia invites for the event, which carries the tagline ‘There’s more in the making’ and is scheduled to take place in Brooklyn, New York has already confirmed the launch of new iPads and an upgraded Apple Pencil but that’s not all.
Oct. 27, 2018
Facebook Now Shows Publisher Info With Links to Combat Fake News
Facebook has beenattempting to combatthe spread of fake newsfor a while now and new feature additions for the same find their way to the platform every so often. Facebook already hasfact-checking programsand other features in place for its fight against fake news but while scrolling through the News Feed, we today spotted a new feature that couldcome in handy for weeding out unreliable news sources. Now, when you see a shared link on Facebook, you’ll see a new round ‘information’ icon appear next to the title of the story on the right.
Oct. 27, 2018
Hive Work App Pays You To Do Simple Tasks for AI Systems
In most cases, games and apps don’t really give you real money for playing a few sessions or contributing content to their platform, but Hive Work app is looking to change that. Hive pays you small amounts for performingmenial tasks for AIand automated systems. Hive Work assigns you jobs which other AI-centric companies want you to perform such as labeling large portions of text, images and other categories. Your input helps build machine learning systems and teach computers concepts that would otherwise require many hours of human labor.
Oct. 27, 2018
How to Remotely Control Your Mac Using your iPhone
The ability to remotely control your Mac using your iPhone is a feature which you don’t realize you need until you try it out yourself. I mean, I am able to do pretty much everything on my Mac using my iPhone. I can control music playback, change songs, launch, minimize and quit apps, use my iPhone as a trackpad or keyboard, and set system preferences such as volume and brightness, and much more.
Oct. 27, 2018
How to Use Eye Tracking to Interact with Your iPhone
Since the launch of smartphones, people have been experimenting with the ways we interact with them. I remember Sony launched its own hover technology quite a while back which allowed users to interact with the display without touching it. And while Apple doesn’t spend much time on these far-fetched features, third-party developers have always been exploring these avenues. This article is a result of one such third-party app which allows users to control their iOS devices using just their eyes.
Oct. 27, 2018
India All Set for Commercial 5G in 2020: Samsung
“We will start India 5G trials in New Delhi,” Srini Sundararajan, Senior Vice President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung India, told a group of journalists. The adoption of5G in Indiawill depend on the kind of use cases that the people of the country want. The spectrum which is allocated will also influence what kind of use cases will be suitable for 5G adoption. “Once the country decides on the use cases, we will have all other equipment including the devices necessary for those specific use cases ready,” Sundararajan said.
Oct. 27, 2018
Microsoft Busts Call Center Scam in Delhi Duping Users as Tech Support
In a significant operation earlier this month, the cyber cell of Delhi Police arrested 24 people who posed as Microsoft tech support staff and duped several US citizens. This could not have been possible without the real-time monitoring of cyber crimes by Microsoft’s Digital Crime Unit (DCU) in Redmond that is using Cloud, Big Data, Machine Learning (ML) and Business Intelligence (BI) to improve the security of its products and services, protect vulnerable populations, fight malware, and reduce digital risks.
Oct. 27, 2018
Samsung Working With Google on Special Version of Android For Foldable ‘Winner’ Smartphone
It has long been known that Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone, it has evenshown it off privatelyat CES earlier this year, but it was barely last month that we got a confirmation of its first official reveal at the company’sDeveloper Conferencein the first week of November. Though details of Samsung’s foldable smartphone are pretty murky, a fresh report fromBloombergnow gives us further insight into what we can expect to see at the developer conference next week.
Oct. 26, 2018
How to Hide Finder Preview Pane in macOS Mojave
Apple’s latest version of macOS —macOS Mojavecomes with a bunch of improvements and new macOS features including my personal favorites – the macOS Dark Mode (finally!), and themacOS dynamic wallpaper. However, while most of the changes are pretty great, there is one change that has been bugging users. The List view in Finder now shows a Preview Pane for absolutely no reason at all, and it can be very annoying. So, if you want to hide the preview pane in macOS Mojave, here is how you can do it.
Oct. 26, 2018
Dell G7 15 Review: The Value-For-Money Core i9 Gaming Laptop
Be it a desktop or laptop, PC gaming can put a serious dent in your wallet with beefy rigs from the likes ofAcer,ASUS, etc. costing upwards of ₹3 lakh. However,Dellis here to tell you that you don’t have to peek outside your budget to get the right rig for gaming. The company is hoping to disrupt the trend with the new G7 15 (7588) gaming laptop.(I’ll be referring to this laptop as simply “G7” for the rest of this review for my own sanity.
Oct. 26, 2018
Download Mi Mix 3 Stock Wallpapers Here
Year after year, device after device, Xiaomi has announced devices which offer great value for money. Yet again, it has introduced another stunning device – the Mi Mix 3 – which comes in an attractive ceramic design, metallic colors, and a slider mechanism that is meant to increase the size of the screen. The Mi Mix 3 features a massive 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. Itstarts at only 3,299 yuanor approximately Rs 35,000 and while we’re yet to learn more about its availability outside China, you can already download some of the official wallpapers.
Oct. 26, 2018
Galaxy Tab S4 Battery Test: Fast Charge, Slow Burn
Samsung recently launched its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4 in India at a premium price point ofRs. 57,900. The Tab S4 comes with pretty impressive specs even if the processor is a last gen Snapdragon 835, and Samsung has also managed to put in a beefy 7,300 mAh battery on this thing while still keeping it sleek and stylish. So, what is the battery life of the Tab S4 like, and does the Adaptive Fast Charging adapter thatcomes in the boxcharge it fast enough?
Oct. 26, 2018
5G Takes Center Stage at IMC 2018 As India Gets Ready For Leap in Connectivity
Samsung Samsung, as always, decided to steal the thunder by setting up the first and one of the biggest booths at IMC in the first Hall. FromMaserati’s to VR, Samsung literally had everything that can take advantage of 5G. No, Samsung is not making a self-driving car, at least not yet. Instead, the company wants to cater to the growing market ofconnected cars. Samsung’s new unnamed device (inset in the first image below) canautomatically trigger certain actionsinside a connected car that drives under it.
Oct. 26, 2018
How to See Song Lyrics in Apple Music on Mac
To the joy of its Apple Music subscribers, a while back, Apple released a new feature which allows its users to see the lyrics of the song currently playing. This is a very handy feature for people like me who like to read the lyrics when listening to the song for the first time. People who want to learn the song lyrics will also find this feature quite useful. That said, not many users know that not only you can see the lyrics while playing the songs on your iOS devices, but you can also see the lyrics on a Mac.
Oct. 26, 2018
IMC 2018: First Look at Jio Hub For Smart Homes, Jio Smart Hospital
Jio, just like every other exhibitor, had a variety of different sections within its booth. It had aSmart Home setupwith its connected devices, it had aSmart Hospital demo section showcasingits 5G services, and so on. Jio Connected Devices For Home Automation This particular section of Jio’s booth was populated with a variety of different connected devices. Fromsmart door lockstoJio security cameras, Jio’s booth felt like an uncharted territory to me, mainly because most of these products were shown to the public for the first time.
Oct. 26, 2018
IMC 2018: Honor Turns To Design, Innovation To Continue India Growth Story
Huawei‘s other brandHonorhas been very busy in the last few months. The company has launched close to 10 smartphones just this year, including the newHonor 8X, which honestly is a very impressive number. Though I am a big fan of Honor, and I am glad to see them on a roll in India as it’s more choices for consumers. And I’ve always had my fair share of questions about where the brand is headed.
Oct. 26, 2018
IMC 2018: Qualcomm is Ready for the 5G Revolution in Smartphones, Connected Cars
Being able to experience the latest advancements in this space was impressive, but I was curious to know how the deployment of 5G would impact smartphone users. So, when Qualcomm invited us for an interaction withDurga Prasad Malladi, who heads5G related developments at Qualcomm, I was really excited to discuss the company’s focus on the 5G advancements, 5G smartphones and a lot more.Durga Prasad Malladi, Head of 5G Developments at Qualcomm
Oct. 26, 2018
PUBG Mobile’s New Night Mode is Fun, Only If You Find Night Vision Goggles
Tencentstarted rolling out the update 0.9.0for PUBG Mobile yesterday, introducing a new Night Mode to the game, among a ton of other things. In case you aren’t already aware, the new Night Mode is only available on the Erangel map in the Classic game mode and it’s been randomized just like the weather conditions in game. After playing the game for several hours following the update, I finally managed to land a Night Mode game and here’s my experience playing PUBG Mobile in near absolute darkness:
Oct. 26, 2018
Reliance Jio Unveils JioPhone Festive Gift Card for Rs. 1,095
Reliance has today launched theJioPhone Festive Cardpriced at Rs. 1,095 which can be redeemed to get the first generation JioPhone. The gift card is available at Reliance Fresh, Reliance Smart and Reliance Digital stores across the country. However, a Reliance Jio spokesperson has revealed that the gift card can not be used to make a partial payment towards the JioPhone Monsoon Hungama offer, which means one has to opt for the Rs.
Oct. 26, 2018
Sony DSC-WX800 Compact Super-Zoom Camera Launched in India For Rs 34,999
After officially unveiling it for global markets last week,Sonyhas now launched the DSC-WX800 super-zoom camera in India. It comes with a compact form-factor and features an 18.2MP 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor accompanied by a built-in ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T lens that offers a versatile zoom range from 24mm at the wide end up to 720mm super-telephoto. For noise reduction, the camera offers an ISO range from 100 to 12800.
Oct. 26, 2018
These Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Official Camera Samples Look Stunning
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3launched yesterdayand is already being seen as an iconic smartphone, especially because of its evoking slider design and the 10GB RAM. But the smartphone has also received sufficient attention for its camera, especially afterbeing vouched for performance by DxOMark. While Xiaomi founder Lei Jun took the stage yesterday to launch the Mi Mix 3 in Beijing, the co-founder Lin Bin took the opportunity to tease some samples of the smartphone’s camera performance.
Oct. 26, 2018
Twitter Announces 326 Million Monthly Users, $758 Million Revenue
Twitter saw its shares surge 17 percent after the micro-blogging platform reported revenue of $758 million in the third quarter, with monthly active users (MAUs) reaching 326 million. Twitter revenue was up 29 percent (year-over-year) and advertising revenue reached $650 million.“We’re achieving meaningful progress in our efforts to make Twitter a healthier and valuable everyday service,” said Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey in a statement late on Thursday. “We’re doing a better job detecting and removing spammy and suspicious accounts at sign-up.
Oct. 26, 2018
What to Expect From Apple’s New Mac Pro, Mac Mini and iMacs At October 30 Event
Apple recently announced a new hardware launch event for October 30, and while we know thatnewer iPadswill be unveiled next week, the rumor mill has been abuzz with chatter about refreshed Mac products as well. And no, we’re not just talking about theMacBook Air, but other computers such as the Mac Pro and Mac Mini. So, without further ado, let’s take a peek at all Mac product upgrades you can expect to see at the launch event:
Oct. 26, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Specification, Launch Date and Price in India
Upping the ante on the bezel-less game, Xiaomiyesterday announced the successor to the Mi Mix 2S. The Mi Mix 3 uses a sliding mechanism which veils the selfie camera and allows for a larger screen-to-body ratio compared to the predecessor. The Mi Mix 3 comes with a tall 6.39-inch display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The ceramic material, which is used to craft the back of the Mi Mix 3, gives it a striking appearance while the slider is certain to catch anyone’s attention in this civilization of boxy and rectangular smartphones.
Oct. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Takes on PUBG Mobile, Fortnite with Survival Game Sci-Fi Battle Royale Title
The company is joining the multiplayer online battle royale fray by announcing its own title called ‘Survival Game’. Not much is known about the game, but the company says will be a ‘large-scale, sci-fi 3D shooting mobile game independently developed by Xiaomi’. According to a post on theMi Community forums, beta-testing applications are open until October 31 for Android. “The game created an avant-garde battlefield based on the battle royale mode.
Oct. 25, 2018
Galaxy Tab S4 Performance Review: Don’t Judge This Book By What’s Inside It
TheGalaxy Tab S4is in a weird place, specs wise. Priced atRs. 57,900, the flagship tablet from Samsung comes in at a decidedly flagship price, and boasts ofattractive specsas long as you don’t pay much attention to the processor inside it – a Snapdragon 835. It’s a big part of my job to look at specs though, so when I first got this big back box with ‘Tab S4’ written on it in Samsung’s favorite font with their favorite blue color, I was a bit underwhelmed about seeing a processor that’s a generation old, and will be 2 generations old once Qualcomm announces its new flagship Snadragon 855 Mobile Platform (likely by the end of this year).
Oct. 25, 2018
Google is Making it Easier to Review and Delete Your Search History
After facingmounting criticismfrom users about itslackadaisical approach to user-privacy, Google is implementing some major changes that it says will make it easier for users to control their data from directly within various Google products. The new, streamlined controls are being rolled out to Search and will be available on other Google products going forward. As part of the plan, users will now be able to review and delete their recent Search activity, get quick access to the most relevant privacy controls in their Google Account, and learn more about how the company collects users’ data and what it does with it without ever leaving Search.
Oct. 25, 2018
Here’s How You Can Send ‘Stickers’ to Your Friends on WhatsApp
After a spate ofrumors, speculations and leaksover the past few months,WhatsApp has finally rolled out ‘Stickers’ on both Android and iOS. The app will support only Facebook’s sticker packs to start off with, before eventually supporting third-party stickers. While only static images are being supported right now,animated Stickers will be availablein the near future. The feature is in the process of being rolled out universally, and is available for most of us here at Beebom.
Oct. 25, 2018
How to Remove Google from Your Life to Take Charge Of Your Privacy
Google has become so popular in our world that we have literally replaced the word search with Google in most of our natural conversations. The use ofGoogle searchhas become so pervasive that most of us consider Google as a search engine company, which is just one piece of the pie. In reality, Google is an ever-expanding company which makes most of its money by collecting and using user data to show you relevant ads, links and content.
Oct. 25, 2018
Jio Blocking Porn Websites on Its Network, And Users Are Not Pleased
India has always been a contentious place for porn websites with the courts and government all too eager to curtail websites in the name of clearing out objectionable content. Telcos have also played a part in this andReliance Jio is the latest to block pornographic websites on its network. If you are a Jio subscriber, you can no longer access porn websites on your smartphone, using the Jio 4G network.
Oct. 25, 2018
5G is Evolutionary Not Revolutionary, Says Ericsson India Chief
5G is seen as the next big technological change with speeds that might sweep users off their feet. While the upgrade from 4G might not be the “game-changer” we’ve been expecting it to be, it will surely be exciting. So says Nitin Bansal, Managing Director of Ericsson India, who asked me to keep expectations in check as to what 5G can do and the wait for consumers. Firstly. Bansal clarified thatEricsson sees the ascent to 5G as an evolutionary phase, but not something groundbreaking– it is merely the much-needed upgrade.
Oct. 25, 2018
Samsung to Start 5G Trials in India in Q1 2019
In collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Samsung will commence the first large-scale5G trialsin India in the first quarter of next year, a top company executive said here on Thursday. “Samsung will pave the way for 5G to unlock the full potential of India together with industry leaders,” he said. “We have built the most advanced 4G LTE network with Reliance Jio,” Kim said, adding that by Diwali this year, this network will reach 99 per cent of the population.
Oct. 25, 2018
What to Expect from Apple’s Upgraded iPad Pro, iPad Mini at October 30 Event
Apple recently launched its trio of iPhones and they are looking quite impressive, but the Cupertino giant has now scheduled yet another hardware event for October 30th and we know one thing for sure – new bezel-less iPads are coming our way next week. There’s no doubt that the iPad is getting a much-needed refresh as themedia invite for Apple’s hardware event highlights a myriad of different logo designs, drawn using the Apple Pencil.
Oct. 25, 2018
PUBG Mobile Looks Awfully Weird on the Galaxy Tab S4
UPDATE[26/10/18]: The new update to PUBG Mobile (0.9.0.9635) looks a lot better both in terms of graphics, and anti-aliasing on the Tab S4. Original content follows below: Samsung’srecently launchedGalaxy Tab S4 (Rs. 57,900) might have theSnapdragon 835from last year, but it is by no means a poorly performing tablet. It can handle any task you throw at it and it won’t let you down. However, speaking of tasks you can throw at the tablet, if you were thinking of playing PUBG on the large 10.
Oct. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Scores 103 on DxOMark Tests With Excellent All-Round Camera
DxOMark calls the Mi MIX 3 an “excellent all-rounder” which shouldn’t be taken lightly given its reputation. On Photo test,Mi MIX 3 gets a high score of 108which brings it close to conoreted devices like iPhone XS Max and on par with theGalaxy Note 9(we’re expecting scores of thePixel 3and the Huawei Mate 20 Pro to come out soon). The Mi MIX 3 uses thesame dual 12MP sensor array as the Mi 8 and the Mi MIX 2Sbut software improvements seem to be highlighting its better capabilities.
Oct. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Officially Unveiled With Sliding Front Cameras, Future 5G Support
The sliding part helps eliminate the Mi Mix 3’s chin, bumping thescreen-to-body ratio to 93.4 percent. The new flagship comes with a6.39-inch displaywith an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, which makes the phone look really tall. This display has a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Being a flagship, the Mi Mix 3 uses a Snapdragon 845 andoffers 6 or 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi also announced a special ‘Forbiddden City’ edition of the Mix 3 with 10GB of RAM.
Oct. 24, 2018
10 iOS 12 Hidden Features You Should Know
iOS 12 — the latest major iteration of Apple’s mobile operating system came in hot after iOS 11 had seen what was probably thebuggiest lifecyclesof an iOS version ever. I’m not even kidding, iOS 11 being as crappy as it was, wasone of the reasonsI switched back to Android in the first place; and so, it was with a sigh of relief that I read the news about Apple deciding to focus on stability and performance improvements with iOS 12, and so they did, even my old and almost battered iPhone 5s is now usable thanks to iOS 12 (not that Iamusing it, but I digress).
Oct. 24, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M1 Review: Pretty Good, But Not Enough
Asus ZenFone was once a dominant force in the Indian smartphone market, but Xiaomi took over the mantle, assaulting the competition with ultra-cheap phones that actually offered great value. The Taiwanese giant is now steadily making its comeback to the Indian shores with one new smartphone at a time, which is the ZenFone Max M1 for the affordable budget segment. TheZenFone Max Pro M1(Rs. 14,999) andZenFone 5Z(Rs. 29,999) have been great successes for Asus over the past few months and the company is now looking to stick to the same strategy with the ZenFone Max M1 (Rs 7,499), offering you an almost impeccable smartphone offering at competitive prices.
Oct. 24, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M1, ZenFone Lite L1 Go on Sale for the First Time at 12PM on Flipkart Today
Taking on Xiaomi and other entry-level smartphone players, Asus launched theZenFone Max (M1)and ZenFone Lite (L1) in India earlier last week. Both of these devices are now scheduled to go on sale for the very first time, starting at Rs 5,499 on Flipkart, during its Festive Dhamaka Days sale, as promised. Both of these ZenFone devices come in a single configuration and almost similar specs, alongwith a tough competition for Xiaomi.
Oct. 24, 2018
Google Files Go Gets Advanced Browsing, Native Video Player and More
Google’s bite-sized file browsing and sharing app, Files Go, hastoday baggeda massive update and it comes with a plethora of new features in tow. This update brings in the ability to browse within folders, playback media natively, and exchange files faster than before. We took the newest Files Go update for a spin, so here’s everything that’s new and how well it works: 1. Advanced Browse Files Go earlier only allowed you to view files in a categorized fashion but taking the user feedback into account, Google has now added functionality to view your storage andlook for files and folders on your device, much like a regular file explorer.
Oct. 24, 2018
Hitman 2 Will Take You Mumbai, Colombia and Beyond
According to the game’s marketing material, the objective of the protagonist, Agent 47, is to“unravel the past of the elusive Shadow Client as he tracks his targets across a bunch of new exotic locations and improvise the biggest kills in franchise history”. IO Interactive has now released a new trailer called‘Untouchable’that not only gives some glimpses of the gameplay, but also revealsMumbai will feature prominently as one of the seven locations where the game’s story missions will take place.
Oct. 24, 2018
In-Display Fingerprint Scanner vs Headphone Jack: Is OnePlus Making the Right Choice?
Ever since Apple made the ‘bold’ decision of removing the headphone jack from iPhones, more and more Android smartphone manufacturers have sided with the choice and removed the trusty 3.5mm port from their smartphones. Wired earphone/headphone users around the world have since had to deal withunnecessary dongles, poorly made Bluetooth earphones and other solutions to cope with this loss. So far, Samsung and OnePlus have been a beacon of hope for such users, offering devices that still feature a headphone jack.
Oct. 24, 2018
MediaTek Announces Helio P70 Flagship SoC with AI Engine
Mobile phone chipset maker MediaTek has announced the all-new Helio P70 system-on-chip (SoC) with enhanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine designed to power full-featured smartphones at affordable price points. Unlike this year’s Kirin, Snapdragon and Apple A-series chipsets, the P70 is built on a 12nm process, and not on 7nm process, which improves power efficiency and performance significantly. The Helio P70 chipset comes with CPU (central processing unit) and GPU (graphics processing unit) upgrades for more powerful AI processing, and also brings upgraded imaging and camera support, a gaming performance boost and advanced connectivity features, MediaTek said in a statement.
Oct. 24, 2018
Nokia 8110 4G ‘Matrix Phone’ Goes on Sale in India for Rs. 5,999
HMD Globallaunchedthe Nokia 8110 4G ‘Matrix Phone’ in India earlier this month alongside theNokia 3.1 Plus. Starting today, the Nokia 8110 4G will now be available from the Nokia online store and authorized retail outlets across the country at Rs. 5,999. The Nokia 8110 4G packs a 1,500mAh battery which is claimed to offer up to 25 days of standby time. On the software side, the device runs KaiOS and comes with a ton of Jio’s apps such as MyJio, JioTV, etc.
Oct. 24, 2018
What to Expect from Apple’s Rumoured Macbook Air Refresh at October 30 Event
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest in tech, you’d know that Apple has scheduled a launch event for October 30 in Brooklyn, New York. Though the invite simply hints at the arrival of a new iPad, along with an upgraded Apple Pencil 2, the Cupertino giant islong-rumoredto unveil fresh new MacBooks anda modular Mac Proas well. The most-anticipated among all the expected launches is obviously the MacBook Air, that hasn’t received any love from Apple for a really long time.
Oct. 23, 2018
Pixel 3 XL Performance and Gaming Review: Should You Buy OnePlus 6 Instead?
We’ve come really far not only in terms of technology but also prices associated with Google’s smartphones – from the Nexus series to the Pixel lineup. This year’s Pixel 3 XL certainly qualifies for your attention if you’re looking for a high-end smartphone in terms ofspecifications and price. But with the plethora of phones offering the same specifications for less than half of the price of the Pixel 3, you are also right to question what Google’s flagship smartphones offers that others don’t.
Oct. 23, 2018
Google Pixel 3’s Night Sight Mode Is Like Magic: Here’s How to Get It
For most of us, thePixel 3’s camera is perfectand while we may not find any flaw or need for improvement, Google insists there’s room for more. At the launch of the smartphone, Google threw “light” on afeature which would allow high-quality shots in night-timewithout flash or other external lighting. While we’re yet to get it officially, an unofficial mod is already here to show us what Google has cooked up.
Oct. 23, 2018
How to Download Videos from Instagram and Twitter Using Shortcuts in iOS 12
With the launch of iOS 12, many power users were excited about thenew Shortcuts appas it allows them to automate tasks on iOS, something which was not natively possible before. One of the best things about Shortcuts is that you don’t have to learn to create your own shortcuts as you can download and install pre-created shortcuts to enjoy these features for yourself. One of these pre-created shortcuts is the “Social Media Downloader” or SDM shortcut which allows users to download videos from social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.
Oct. 23, 2018
Huawei Says Other Manufacturers Can Freely Use Nano Memory Card Design
A few days back, Huawei dropped a surprise announcement about their invention ofNano Memory (NM) cards, a new type of expandable storage supported by the newMate seriessmartphones. It may seem daunting at first, but Huawei truly believes that Nano Memory is going to become a global standard. Huawei’s CEORichard Yurecently told GSMArena in aninterviewthat the company plans to make this a standard by helping storage card manufacturers and device makers.Nano Memory Card slot as shown on-stage
Oct. 23, 2018
iPhone XR Pre-orders Live on Amazon and Airtel Online Store
At its September event where Apple unveiled its latest smartphones, the iPhone XR was also officially announced. However, unlike theiPhone XSand the iPhone XS Max, the iPhone XR was set to be launched over a month later, with sales beginning on October 26. Well, we’re very near that date and pre-orders for the new iPhone are going live across retailers now. FollowingPaytm Mall, Amazon India and Airtel Online Store have also opened pre-orders for the new iPhone XR along with some pretty cool offers.
Oct. 23, 2018
Qualcomm’s New Snapdragon 675 Promises Gaming Boost For Mid-Range Phones
Qualcomm is today expanding its Snapdragon 600-series mid-range Mobile Platform lineup with the announcement ofSnapdragon 675, which is said to pack a bunch of high-end features such as support for triple cameras, AI processing, and improved gaming performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Mobile Platform is the chipmaker’s latest endeavor to bring flagship-grade features to their mid-range lineup. This is still an octa-core processor, with two performance and six efficiency cores, but it’sfirst to employ the 4th-gen Kryo 460 CPU architecture that is based on the latest ARM Cortex A76 core.
Oct. 23, 2018
Black Shark Helo Gaming Phone Brings 10GB RAM, Customizable RGB Lighting
Xiaomi has today launched Black Shark Helo, a new gaming smartphone which succeeds the originalBlack Sharkthat waslaunchedearlier this year. The Black Shark Helo brings a more refined design with some flashy RGB lighting effects, a faster processor, better thermal management and a ton of other improvements in the hardware department. The Black Shark also has two LED strips on both sides of the device which can be customized to blink in different patterns.
Oct. 23, 2018
OnePlus Ties up With Reliance Digital to Expand Offline Presence, Starting with OnePlus 6T
Days ahead of theOnePlus 6Tlaunch, OnePlus has announced a partnership with Reliance Digital in a bid to“elevate customer experience in India”. Essentially, the partnership means that OnePlus is gunning to increase its offline presence in the country to attract more customers who still haven’t jumped over to online shopping. With the partnership in place, prospective buyers will be able to experience and purchase OnePlus products at Reliance Digital stores throughout the country.
Oct. 23, 2018
OnePlus 6T: Everything We Know So Far
OnePlus is all prepped up to release this year’s T-update for its flagship OnePlus 6. The upcomingOnePlus 6T,which is scheduled to launch on October 30 in India, is expected to be just a minor upgrade over the OnePlus 6. Over the last couple of weeks, OnePlus has been teasing the device through their social media channels and here’s everything we know so far about the new OnePlus 6T: OnePlus 6T: Everything We Know So Far
Oct. 23, 2018
OnePlus 6T Pop-up Stores Coming to 9 Cities in India on November 2
Ahead of theOnePlus 6Tlaunch scheduled for October 30, OnePlus has announced that the company will hold pop-up experience zones in 9 cities across the country on November 2. Prospective buyers will be able to experience the new device shortly after its launch at these experience zones and stand a chance to walk away with exclusive OnePlus goodies. The OnePlus 6T pop-ups will be set up between 11am and 10pm on November 2 in13 locationsacross 9 cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.
Oct. 22, 2018
Galaxy Tab S4: What’s In the Box
Samsung has just launched its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4 in India at a price point ofRs. 57,900. The tablet comes with a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. There’s a 10.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels and a nice, big, 7,300 mAh battery to keep things running. We have the Galaxy Tab S4 with us and we’re testing it out right now.
Oct. 22, 2018
Asus ZenFone Lite L1 vs Redmi 6A: Threatening Xiaomi’s Dominance
Xiaomi’s entry-level Redmi smartphones are surrounded by rivals which offer similar hardware at competitive price points, yet, they all havefallen shortof dethroning the budget king. Asus is the latest one to challenge Xiaomi’s dominance in the entry-level segment with theZenfone Lite (L1), which is poised to take on theRedmi 6A. Launched at an introductory price ofRs 5,999(retail price:Rs 6,999), the ZenFone Lite (L1) seems capable enough to take on the Redmi 6A (starts at Rs.
Oct. 22, 2018
Can Amazon Conquer India Through the Power of Voice and Alexa?
Voice is the new human-compute interface and the Indian masses, be it a 3-year-old toddler or a 95-year-old grandpa, are finally going toleverage voiceto interact with the devices and digitally control their lives, a top Amazon executive has stressed. For Adam Berns, Director of Business Development, Alexa Voice Service (AVS) at Amazon, voice is going to delight people globally, bringing millions of interesting use-cases to the fore. And India is now ready for voice as a core experience.
Oct. 22, 2018
Energy Music Box 1+ Bluetooth Speaker Review: Bass That Sings Its Own Praise
For most of us, music is an integral part of weal and woe. The ways in which music impacts different people are virtually countless but without smearing our sense of tallying, we can feel thankful for music that arouses not just the mind but also the heart – oramygdala(based on how you see life). Now that we’re talking about feelings associated with music, the Energy Music Box 1+ from Spain’s Energy Sistem plays a significant role by hitting you with astrong and tingling bass, even without a dedicated sub-woofer.
Oct. 22, 2018
Fortnite’s Cube Looks Like It’s Summoning Something from the Sky
Anyone who playsFortniteor who has followedFortnitenews in the last couple of months has definitely heard of the ‘Cube.’ Christened ‘Kevin,’ the Cube first appeared out of the rift that opened up in Season 4, traveled along the map leaving behind giant runes that created a low gravity area around themselves, and finallydrowned inside Loot Lakeat the end of Season 5. Since then, the Cube has lifted a part of the Lake above the ground (that was actually theSeason 6movie), moved around the maps to createtiny floating islandsabove each rune, and is now back above the Lake where it now looks like it’s once again up to something weird.
Oct. 22, 2018
Alexa-Powered Devices, Speakers From boAt, iBall and Other Indian Brands Coming Next Month
Indian manufacturers are ready to jump on theAlexabandwagon. The smart home devices and smart speakers segment has taken the world by storm and now Indian companies want to make the same impact they have done in categories such as headphones speakers and home entertainment devices. Four homegrown companies Monday announced to launch new products like portable headsets, smart speakers and set-top boxes with the Amazon Alexa built-in. iBall, Sirena Technologies, boAt and MyBox have integrated Alexa into their products with the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) which enables developers to integrate Alexa directly into their products, bringing the convenience of voice control to any connected device.
Oct. 22, 2018
Xiaomi ‘Diwali With Mi’ Sale Kicks Off Tomorrow, October 23
It’s not only Amazon or Flipkart that are (yet again!) organizing sales events during Diwali, but Xiaomi also plans to be a part of the festivities with its three-day ‘Diwali with Mi’ sale that kicks off tomorrow, October 23, starting at 10 AM and continues till October 25 online, and till November 7 at Mi retailers and Mi Home stores. The Chinese giant has already created alanding pagefor the sale, shedding light on all of the discount offers and deals on its smartphones, Mi TVs, and smart home products.
Oct. 22, 2018
Google Chromecast 3 Goes Up For Pre-Order on Flipkart For Rs 3,499
Google unveiled the 3rd Gen Chromecast earlier this month alongside thePixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XLduo. The new generation Chromecast is now up for pre-order on Flipkart forRs 3,499and will go onsale starting October 24. Flipkart is offering a discount of 5% on purchases made using an Axis Bank Buzz credit card, alongside no-cost EMI plans and 10% instant discount on Mastercard for first online payment. As for the Chromecast 3, it features a slightly different design compared to its predecessor, thanks to a matte finish and a more minimalist design with just the Google logo and no Chrome iconography.
Oct. 22, 2018
How to Enable Dark Mode Based on Time on Android Pie Devices
With the launch of Android 8.0 Oreo in Pixel devices, Google allowed users to set dark mode on Android based on their wallpapers. However, that feature was kept exclusive to Pixel devices and unless you were using the cracked Pixel launcher, there was no way to get that feature on your Android device. Now, with Android Pie on Pixel devices, Google also allows users to dynamically change between dark and light mode based on time of the day.
Oct. 22, 2018
Mumbai’s The Terrifying Nightmares Wins PUBG Mobile Campus Championship
Thegrand finaleofPUBG Mobile Campus Championshipwas held in Bangalore yesterday amidst huge fanfare and saw PUBG squads from colleges all across the country. Mumbai’s‘The Terrifying Nightmares’took home the title of the best PUBG Mobile squad in the country as well as the prize money of Rs 15,00,000 and anOppo F9 Profor all team members. In addition to crowning the winning team at the first large-scaled PUBG Mobile eSports tournament in India, players were also rewarded based on their skills and achievements throughout the competition which had a prize pool of Rs 50 lakh.
Oct. 22, 2018
Now Get Airtel Account Updates Through Google Assistant
Bharti Airtel today announced that its customers will be able to interact with customer care throughGoogle Assistant. Starting with English, the feature will also be rolled out in regional languages to deliver a personalized experience to millions of smartphone users, the company said in a statement. Airtel will track what questions customer are asking and enable responses to them via Google Assistant. “With smartphones fast becoming the norm for every Indian, this will make digital self-care much more interactive and step up the customer experience.
Oct. 22, 2018
Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review: A Fierceful End to Lara’s Crusade
Unlike movies, only a handful of video game characters manage to pierce through a franchise’s shortcomings to become a character that people love to play as. Well, Tomb Raider’sLara Croft, for me personally, is high up on the list of such games. Thanks to her charming personality and determination to explore mindless quests for retribution, Lara has managed to stick around for over two decades now, and even today, she’s seen preying on enemies and exploring ruins.
Oct. 22, 2018
Galaxy Tab S4’s Standalone DeX Mode Is Cool and Useful, But Not Quite There Yet
South Korean giant, Samsung recently launched its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S4, in India. Priced atRs. 57,900, the Tab S4 competes directly against Apple’s iPad Pro, but has a couple of really cool features that sets it apart from the competition. In order to make the best use out of the big 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display that Samsung has put on this beauty, the tablet comes with a standaloneDeX Mode.
Oct. 20, 2018
Google Apps May Soon Cost Android Vendors Up To $40 Per Device in the EU
Android manufacturers will have to pay $40 per device to Google in Europe to be featured into Google Play Store and other mobile apps. According to a report in The Verge on Friday, a confidential fee schedule shows costs as high as $40 per device to install the “Google Mobile Services” suite of apps. “Google is also offering separate agreements to cover some or all of the licensing costs for companies that choose to install Chrome and Google search on their devices as well, according to a person familiar with the terms,”it added.
Oct. 20, 2018
Honor 8X vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: The Best Budget Mid-Ranger?
At a time when flagship smartphones are breaching the $1,000 mark, while adding less and less value with each new iteration, budget-friendly smartphones are getting cheaper and are offering more value for the money spent. Take the recently launched Honor 8X (starting at Rs. 14,999) for example – the smartphone features a very premium design and build quality with a massive 6.5-inch nearly bezel-less display and almost everything you’d expect (maybe even more) from a smartphone in this price range.
Oct. 20, 2018
How to Get Playground 2.0 Playmoji on Older Pixel Devices
We just published an article detailing how you canget Pixel 3 camera features on other Android devices, and now we are back with another article explaining how you can get the new augmented reality Playmojis which Google released with Pixel 3’s new Playground 2.0 feature. The new Playmojis are life-size and look really cool in the background. They are even animated and each character behaves differently and has its own bit of personality.
Oct. 20, 2018
iPhone XR Is Now Available to Pre-order on Paytm Mall
With all the phones that have launched in the last few weeks, we’d forgive you if you forgot that Apple launched the iPhone XR alongside theiPhone XSback in September. The phone, which in many ways, is the ‘affordable’ iPhone this year can now finally be pre-ordered in India via Paytm Mall. The website has opened up the iPhone XR pre-orders today and you can head over to pre-order the iPhone XR in your choice of storage and color option (of which there are a lot).
Oct. 20, 2018
North Korean Hacker Group ‘Lazarus’ Stole $571 mn in Crypto Attacks
Amid growing crypto-jacking episodes, a North Korean hacking group called Lazarus has stolen cryptocurrencies worth more than half a billion dollars. Hackers targeted cryptocurrency exchanges with spear phishing, social engineering and malware. Group-IB expects the number of targeted attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges to rise, and not just the ones from Lazarus. Nearly 10 per cent of the total funds raised by Initial Coin Offering (ICO) platforms over the past year and a half have been stolen.
Oct. 20, 2018
OnePlus 6T Launch Moved Up to October 29 to Avoid Clash with Apple Event
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has recently announced that the OnePlus 6T launch, originally scheduled for October 30 in New York, has been moved up to October 29 instead. This, the company says, is to avoid a clash with Apple’s October 30 event where the Cupertino giant is expected to launch the updated iPad Pro (and hopefully drop some Mac hardware as well). The decision was made public by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau in a statement he released on the OnePlus forums saying that the company made this decision to avoid a clash with Apple’s event because it would overshadow the OnePlus 6T.
Oct. 20, 2018
PUBG Mobile Star Challenge North America Finals Being Held in California
PUBG Mobile is a huge hit worldwide with both pro-players and casual gamers spending hours on the game everyday. There are a bunch of championships and tournaments dedicated to the PUBG as well, and now PUBG Mobile’s first ever Star Challenge has reached its final stages, and for the grand finale showdown, players will be heading to Long Beach, California to test their skills against the rest of the finalists.
Oct. 20, 2018
Tesla’s New ‘Mid-range’ Model 3 Is Its Cheapest Car Yet
Saying that Tesla is a car company unlike any other is probably an understatement. The company, under Elon Musk, has treated car production in a way most people treat phones — regular software updates add more features, and every now and then, Elon Musk adds some fuel (pardon the pun) to the fire by making some extravagant claim that most of us have learned by now to know is extravagant.
Oct. 20, 2018
Tim Cook Denies Chinese Hack; Asks Bloomberg to Retract Report
Apple CEO Tim Cook is urging Bloomberg to retract its story about an alleged embedded Chinese spying chips that compromised about 30 companies including the servers of Apple. BuzzFeed News said Friday that the Apple CEO, who received an interview with the news outlet on Thursday, went on the record for the first time to deny allegations that his company was the victim of a hardware-based attack from a Chinese supplier and demanded Bloomberg retract the unfounded story, reports Xinhua news agency.
Oct. 19, 2018
Everything You Need To Know About Huawei’s Nano Memory Cards
Alongside the newMate series smartphones, Huawei introduced the world to a new type of expandable storage calledNano Memory (NM). This new memory card standard will reportedly be made available to other companies, so naturally, it raises a lot of questions about the future of expandable storage. Well, I had a few curious questions myself, so allow me to break it down for you – What Is Nano Memory (NM)? Nano Memory is a new type of expandable storage introduced by Huawei.
Oct. 18, 2018
Fortnite on Android Is a Terrible Mess, and It Doesn’t Seem to Be Getting Better
Two months ago, with thelaunch of the Galaxy Note 9, Fortnitefinally made its landinginto the vast world of Android devices after remaining an iOS exclusive on smartphones for what seemed like forever (even though it only went live on iOS in March this year). At launch, the game was an exclusive to the Note 9, and other Galaxy devices from Samsung, while us mere mortals with the OnePluses and the Pixels had to wait for invites to start rolling out.
Oct. 18, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max M1 vs Redmi 6: Gunning For Xiaomi, Again!
Asus appears to have selected rival phones as targets and built a phone to take them on. TheZenFone Max M1has been competitively priced at Rs 7,499 (introductory price) with theRedmi 6sitting right in its sights. We’ve had the ZenFone Max M1 for a couple days now and here’s how Asus’ new budget device fares against its arch-nemesis, the Redmi 6: Before we go ahead and discuss my personal experience with both these phones, let’s take a quick peek at the key specs for these smartphones.
Oct. 18, 2018
Honor 8X Camera Review: The One Shortcoming
Honorrecently launchedthe new Honor 8X in India and at a starting price of justRs. 14,999, the device is definitely a big deal. Unlike its competitors, theHonor 8Xbrings with it a very premium design, with glass on the front and back. The smartphone looks simply amazing thanks to its big, beautiful 6.5-inch FHD+ display and its surprising lack of bezels. At this price range, the Honor 8X is probably the first smartphone to have achieved such minimal bezels, making it one of the best looking mid-ranger in the market today.
Oct. 18, 2018
Honor 8X Performance and Gaming Review: Definitely Among the Best
The all-new Honor 8X is the first phone in India with anocta-core Kirin 710 chipset coupled with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage, making it one of the most powerful mid-rangers in the market today. Andit has killer looks too, if you are wondering. For the unaware, the Kirin 710 chipset from Huawei falls in the same ballpark as the Snapdragon 660 from Qualcomm and delivers similar performance, so it’s wonderful to see at this price point.
Oct. 18, 2018
Honor 8X vs Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 vs Realme 2 Pro: Camera Showdown
Huawei’s sub-brand Honorrecently launchedthe Honor 8X in India and at a starting price ofRs. 14,999, the device seems to be a compelling budget-friendly mid-ranger. Powered by a Kirin 710 chipset coupled with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, the Honor 8X definitely fares quite well against its competition in a number of aspects, including build quality, performance,battery lifeand its display quality. However, in order to become the next best mid-ranger, theHonor 8Xneeds to prove its prowess in the camera department (seethe Honor 8X camera review).
Oct. 18, 2018
How to Get Pixel 3 Night Sight and Live Google Lens on Any Android Pie Phone
I don’t know about you guys but the thing I most look forward to in a new Pixel phone (including the Pixel 3) is always the camera. Not just because the new Pixel phones will bring exceptional camera hardware, but becauseGoogle always has a great camera experiencewhich leverages software processing to capture incredible photos. The best part about this approach from Google is that the camera app is generally ported to work on older devices which means all of us can enjoy the new camera features whether we buy the new Pixel phones or not, because of the software-heavy focus.
Oct. 18, 2018
Jio Launches New Rs 1,699 Plan with 100% Cashback, Digital Durga Utsav
Jio is celebrating the ongoing Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities by launching a new recharge plan which comes with a 100% cashback offer, alongside the Digital Durga Utsav on the MyJio app. The newRs. 1,699plan comes with avalidity of 365 daysand offers benefits such as unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS per day and1.5GB of 4G data per day.Once the 1.5GB limit expires, the data speed will drop to 64Kbps without any cap on usage.
Oct. 18, 2018
OnePlus Reveals New Durable OnePlus Explorer Backpack
While we’re all waiting for the newOnePlus 6Twhich is scheduled to launch later this month, OnePlus has taken all its fans by surprise and has revealed a new backpack, adding on to its range of premium accessories. The new OnePlus Explorer backpack, which was revealed in a recentposton the OnePlus forums, combines OnePlus’ minimal design with a functional everyday backpack. The newOnePlusExplorer backpack is aimed at commuters and has multiple compartments to organize all their belongings, secret pockets to store valuables and a padded laptop partition which doubles up as back support.
Oct. 18, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 With DeX Support Launched in India at Rs 57,900
Samsung on Thursday launched in India its flagship tablet, Galaxy Tab S4, a new two-in-one Android tablet that comes equipped with Samsung Dex and S Pen for Rs 57,900. Galaxy Tab S4 sports narrower bezels to fit a 10.5-inch display with Super AMOLED technology, as well as a 16:10 screen ratio. Galaxy Tab S4 will be available from Thursday onwards in black and grey colors on Samsung Online Shop and leading offline retail stores, the South Korean tech giant said, adding that it will also be available on Amazon from October 20 onwards.
Oct. 18, 2018
VideoProc: GoPro/DJI Video Processing Made Easy
Have you ever shot a video on your GoPro camera, or from something like a DJI drone, and wanted to quickly and easily edit it, maybe add some filters and text to it, and render it without having to understand the nitty gritty of professional video editing tools like Final Cut Pro, or Adobe Premiere Pro? Well, allow me to introduce you to VideoProc — a tool that lets you import GoPro and DJI footage, make easy edits, and export it with ease.
Oct. 18, 2018
WhatsApp Working on Instagram Account Linking, Vacation Mode for Archived Chats
WhatsApp is reportedly planning to bring three new features to its app soon, including linking accounts to Instagram, in order to improve chat and notifications for its over 1.5 billion users. Besides account linking, the two other features under development at WhatsApp are Vacation and Silent Mode, according toWABetaInfo, a popular blog that tracks WhatsApp-related developments and upcoming features. The account linking feature might give privacy-conscious users more nightmares about data sharing and possibility of leaks, but it seems to have been developed forWhatsApp Businessprimarily, so that businessescan easily sell on Instagramand communicate with buyers or potential buyers through WhatsApp seamlessly.
Oct. 18, 2018
‘Gap Gate’ and ‘Smudge Gate’ Put Pixel 3’s Durability in Question
Pixel 3 and the 3 XL have firmly gripped our attention because of the elegant and premium experience they offer. While on one hand, the two devices offer the best Android experience, we have come across two issues that might not fulfill your yearning for a luxurious experience. Since thefirst time I held the Pixel 3 XL, I’ve noticed that the device is not very resistant to fingerprints and sweat smudges.
Oct. 17, 2018
Pixel 3 XL Camera Review: Simply The Best
Ever since Google scrapped the Nexus series to make way for the premium Pixel lineup that could challenge iPhones, it has taken cameras and smartphone photography very seriously. So much so that the Pixel series has become synonymous with great cameras – it’s in the name after all. In terms of hardware,Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL use the same 12.2MP camera on the backas last year but Google has shown asignificant improvement when it comes to image processingas well as the computational photography powering the Pixel phones.
Oct. 17, 2018
Airtel Launches Airtel TV Premium Subscription with Access to Exclusive Content
The Airtel TV Premium subscribers will get access to over 300 exclusive titles alongside the catalog of 10,000+ movies, TV Shows, and live channels. These exclusive titles can be accessed via a new dedicated tab that’s now showing up on the updated Airtel TV app. As of now, the “Premium” tab only has one section called “Trending Originals” which is populated by Zee5’s Original titles. In addition to the Zee5 titles, even the newly launched mobile-only channel NDTV HOP is also showing up as an exclusive content for Airtel TV Premium subscribers.
Oct. 17, 2018
Asus Launches Entry-level ZenFone Lite (L1), ZenFone Max (M1); Priced Starting at Rs 5,999
Asus is still gunning forXiaomi’s crownone new smartphone at a time. The rivalry which started out withZenFone Max Pro (M1)in the budget segment earlier this year has now transcended to the entry-level market with the arrival of two new Asus smartphones, i.e the ZenFone Lite and ZenFone Max in India. This entry-level series has been pricedstarting at Rs 5,999 for ZenFone Lite,which packs inside 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.
Oct. 17, 2018
Buy Google Pixel 3 From Airtel Store With Easy EMIs, Free Accidental Coverage
Google Pixel 3 XL has had us really intrigued, since long before its actual release last week. I’ve been using the smartphone since then and can say that calling it thebest camera in a phone everwould not be ambitious. Other features likewireless charging, top-class Android experience, and thehighest-rated smartphone displayare what make the Pixel 3 and 3 XL worthy choices, evenif you’re migrating from the Pixel 2. ThePixel 3 duo launches in India on November 1and if you’re planning to buy one of the two, you canpre-order them already via Flipkart.
Oct. 17, 2018
Dear Pixel 2 XL Users, Here’s Why You Should Upgrade to the Google Pixel 3 XL
The updated Pixel 3 duo looks refreshing and different without changing too much from last year’s phones. There is a fair chance of you asking yourself whether you should upgrade from the Pixel 2 or a Pixel 2 XL to the newer models. To cut the answer short, yes you should upgrade to the Pixel 3 or the 3 XL because of their improved displays, smaller bezels, and a louder dual speaker setup.
Oct. 17, 2018
8 Best Smartphones with Teardrop, Dewdrop, or Waterdrop Notch That You Can Buy
Now that notches have taken a permanent seat at the top of most smartphone displays, various smartphone makers are trying to reduce the notch’s footprint to make it more pleasing to eyes. This race to reduce the size of the notch has given birth to a new notch style which is popularly known as a teardrop notch. Also known as the dewdrop or waterdrop notch, the teardrop notch is just big enough to house the front-facing camera.
Oct. 17, 2018
Honor 8X Battery Test: Lasts Long But No Fast Charging
Honor recently launched the newHonor 8Xin India at a starting price of justRs. 14,999. The budget-friendly mid-range device packs in an octa-core Kirin 710 chipset coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. The device has a very premium look and feel, especially due to its nearly bezel-less6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD displaythat looks absolutely amazing. Powering the device is a substantial3,750mAh batterythat might not be as large as the batteries found on some of its competitors, but it surely is good enough to get you through the day no matter your workload.
Oct. 17, 2018
How to Create Live Albums in Google Photos on Android, iOS, and Web
During its Made by Google event last week where the Mountain View giant unveiled a bunch of new products, the company also announced a new ‘Live Albums’ feature for Google Photos. The feature has finally gone live on Android, iOS, and the web, so if you’re wondering how to create Live Albums in Google Photos, look no further. What are Live Albums First things first, what are Live Albums and why should you care?
Oct. 17, 2018
How to Create Your Own Dynamic Wallpapers in macOS Mojave
Apple’s macOS Mojave introduced a number of new features to the Macs, one of which is the dynamic wallpaper. The new dynamic wallpapers change appearance depending on the time of the day, allowing you to move from a lighter background to darker backgrounds as the night approaches. This is a very cool feature for people who work late at night as they don’t have to change wallpapers in the night to reduce glare on their eyes.
Oct. 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Specifications, Launch Date and Price
Huawei unveiled theMate 20 Proflagship yesterday, and just as the numerous leaks had predicted, the device is loaded to the brim with impressive features, be it a triple rear camera setup, world’s first 7nm mobile chipset, and a ton of AI features. Aside from the hardware,the Mate 20 Prois also among the first smartphones to support Huawei’s proprietary ‘Nano Memory Card’ and features an under-display fingerprint scanner, a 3D Depth Sensing VSEL sensor for the front camera, and the reverse wireless charging capability.
Oct. 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Will Be Amazon Exclusive in India; ‘Notify Me’ Goes Live
Looks like theMate 20 Prowill be an Amazon exclusive in India. The smartphone has been listed in a ‘Get Notify’ page on Amazon India, and you can clickthis linkto subscribe to alerts on the Mate 20 Pro launch in India. The Amazon exclusivity is not a surprise given that the company’s P20 Pro, P20 Lite, Nova 3 and Nova 3i all were only available on Amazon India. As of now there’s no clue about theMate 20 Pro’s pricesor if any other of the four phones announced yesterday will come to India.
Oct. 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Specifications, Launch Date and Price
Huaweihas unveiled a bunch of new Mate series phones carrying the all-newHiSilicon Kirin 980 SoCand triple rear camera modules. Out of the bunch, the new Mate 20 immediately caught my attention as it is the most affordable model, yet it brings an impressive set of specs. Huawei Mate 20 Specifications The Huawei Mate 20 features a6.43-inch full-HD+ (1080×2244 pixels)panel. Thanks to a “Dewdrop notch”, the display has an aspect ratio of18.
Oct. 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 vs Mate 20 Pro vs Mate 20 X: Specs Comparison
Huawei yesterday launched four new smartphones, theMate 20, Mate 20 Pro,Mate 20 X, and thePorsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS. The new Huawei offerings pack slightly different specifications and are targeted at different segments, but they are all quite premium. The Mate devices pack some impressive hardware such as a 7nm processor, triple rear cameras and a lot more. Here’s a spec comparison of the new Huawei smartphones, just in case you’ve been in a dilemma selecting which one is the best for you.
Oct. 17, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 X Specifications, Launch Date and Price
Alongside the newMate 20and theMate 20 Prosmartphones,Huaweialso unleashed a behemoth named theMate 20 X. It is the largest phone in the line-up with a 7.2-inch OLED display. But besides that, the phone comes with a bunch of other interesting features like “graphene film cooling technology”, so let’s check it out: Huawei Mate 20 X Specifications Just like its siblings, the Huawei Mate 20 X looks boasts an impressive set of specs.
Oct. 17, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus Gaming Review: Chicken Dinner On a Budget?
Nokia recently launched the new Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India, which has a large display that seems ideal for games like PUBG Mobile or Asphalt 9. For a starting price of Rs. 11,499, the Nokia 3.1 Plus packs in aMediaTek Helio P22 processorwith up to3GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. We have alreadygone over its pros and cons in our review, but let’s focus on gaming performance now, and see whether the Nokia 3.
Oct. 17, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus Review: Lost in Ambition
With a rapidly expanding product portfolio,HMD Globalis enjoying a fantastic streak in India this year with over nine Nokia smartphones already out in the market. And with the newNokia 3.1 Plusit felt as though the company had cooked a perfect recipe for a budget smartphone. But to my surprise, HMD Global decided to launch the Nokia 3.1 Plus at a starting price ofRs. 11,499, which is relatively high when compared with its other phones in its league of budget phones.
Oct. 17, 2018
Honda CR-V (2018) Lands In India With Intelligent Driver Assistance Features And More
Besides that, the new CR-V also brings some additional features like intelligentdriver assistance, improved infotainment system, and more. At first blush, the fifth-generation Honda CR-V may look like a minor design evolution over its predecessor, but it now longer, wider and taller than the outgoing model. It also has a longer wheelbase and stands higher for a better ground clearance. The new Honda CRV’s muscular body, chiseled wheel arches, large 18 inch wheels, and stronger looking fenders give it an upmarket feel.
Oct. 16, 2018
Google Pixel 3 XL Battery Review: Day-Long Backup With Fast Charging
What do you look for when you’re spending nearly a fortune on a smartphone? Is it just great looks, good camera, and lag-free performance. For me, a reliable battery is one of the most important factors in deciding whether a smartphone is great or not, and it’s almost necessary for a flagship. During myshort courtship with the Pixel 3 XL, I’ve come to adore the phone and while I’m learning all about it, I think a lot of you might be wondering about how it holds up when it comes to battery life.
Oct. 16, 2018
Google Withdraws From Saudi Summit Following Khashoggi Disappearance
Internet giantGooglehas said its Cloud CEO Diane Greene will not attend an upcoming international business conference to be held in Saudi Arabia. The high-profile Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit, dubbed as‘Davos in the Desert’is scheduled for October 23-25 in Riyadh. Greene is among the latest list of big-name executives in Silicon Valley that have announced staying away from the FII after Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for Washington Post, reportedly disappeared from a Saudi consulate in Turkey on October 2.
Oct. 16, 2018
Here’s How You Can Watch the Honor 8X Launch Event Live
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is all set to launch theHonor 8Xin India today, over a month after the device waslaunched in China. The upcoming Honor 8X packs aHiSilicon Kirin 710 chipset, coupled withup to 6 GB of RAMandup to 128 GB of internal storage. The device features a massive6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display, with minimal bezels on either side, a small non-intrusive notch and a chin that measures just 4.25mm. The Honor 8X follows in the footsteps of the widely popular Honor 7X that was launched in India last year and took the mid-range market by storm, thanks to its great cameras, premium build quality and impressive performance.
Oct. 16, 2018
Honor 8X Launched in India, Starting at Rs 14,999
Afterlaunching the Honor 8X in Chinaearly last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has now launched the device in India at a starting price of Rs. 14,999. The new Honor 8X, which is the direct successor to the widely popular Honor 7X, packs in a mid-range Kirin 710 chipset from Huawei along with up to 6 GB RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. TheHonor 8Xwill go on sale on Amazon starting from October 24, and the device will be available in three RAM/storage variants and in blue, black and red colors.
Oct. 16, 2018
Honor 8X Review: The Next Best Mid-Ranger?
Huawei’s sub-brand Honorjust launchedthe successor to its wildly-popular Honor 7X in India. The Honor 8X, which is pricedstarting at Rs. 14,999, aims to continue the legacy of its predecessor and it definitely seems like a pretty capable device right off the bat. For a mid-range device, the new Honor 8X brings a ton of exciting features to the table, including an impressive6.5-inch nearly bezel-less display, a capable dual camera setup and a very premium design.
Oct. 16, 2018
Honor 8X Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has finally launched the highly anticipatedHonor 8Xin India. At astarting price of Rs. 14,999, the Honor 8X brings an impressive set of features to the table, including an impressive 6.5-inch FHD+ nearly bezel-less IPS LCD display which gives it a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio. Before we get to our in-depth review of the device and compare with it smartphones in the same price range, let’s take a look at some other important details about the Honor 8X, including its specifications, pricing, and availability in the country.
Oct. 16, 2018
HP Envy x360 13 Hands-On: Well-Built Laptop With AMD Ryzen Power
HP has todaylaunchedtheEnvy x360 13in India, a sleek convertible in the company’s popular Envy lineup of affordable premium laptops. The Envy x360 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen processors and is targeted at users who seek smooth performance and an appealing design without breaking the bank. The stylish laptopstarts at Rs. 60,990and is now up for pre-order from the company’s official website. We managed to get our hands on the HP Envy x360 and can say this without any doubt that the device is a looker.
Oct. 16, 2018
HP ENVY x360 Launched in India with AMD Ryzen Processors, Starts at Rs 60,990
HPIndia on Tuesday launched a number of new computers in the country, including the HP ENVY x360 – a sleek, stylish convertible laptop powered by AMD Ryzen Processors with Radeon Vega graphics. The device is priced starting at Rs. 60,990, and is currentlyavailable for pre-orderon the company’s official website. It will start shipping in November. In terms of hardware specs, the x360 is powered by Ryzen 3-series Processors and comes with either4GB or 8GB of DDR4-2400 RAM and between 128GB and 256GB of M.
Oct. 16, 2018
PUBG Mobile Campus Championship Grand Finale Set For October 21 in Bangalore
The Oppo-sponsored eSports tournament is believed to be the largest mobile competitive gaming event in India, and is meant specifically for college students across the country. The tournamentfeatures multiple teams of four playersin‘Squad’mode battling it out in the popular game map‘Erangel’. Of these, the first 10,000 teams of four to have checked in, played in the online qualifiers over the past few days, with live updates being streamed on PUBG Mobile’s official YouTube page.
Oct. 16, 2018
Huawei Unveils Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro With Kirin 980, Massive Displays and Triple Cameras
Huawei has unveiled the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20X in London, its next-gen flagship phones with the all-new HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. All three phones have triple rear camera modules, while the Mate 20X gets an M-Pen stylus to take on the Galaxy Note 9, along with a massive 7.2-inch display. The Mate 20 and the Mate 20X get a waterdrop display notch at the front, while the Mate 20 Pro gets a VSEL front-facing module for a more secure face unlock experience.
Oct. 16, 2018
India Shines Brightest on Google’s ‘Me Too Rising’ Trends Visualization
The #MeToo movement may have been kicked off by activist Tarana Burke a decade ago on MySpace but in a world now driven by hashtags, it became a driving force for women who want to stand up to the injustices against them. The Harvey Weinstein controversy from last year was a gust of wind that led the charge, giving several women the courage to step up and openly speak about their experiences.
Oct. 16, 2018
Vodafone India Twitter Account Briefly Taken Over by Hackers From Turkey
Telecom operators in India are apparently becoming the next target for hackers to send a message. After reports of BSNL’s website gettinghackedtwice in March this year, Vodafone India’s official Twitter handle@VodafoneINwas briefly sabotaged by Turkish hackers earlier today. Ayyildiz Tim, a Turkish hacker group which reportedly has the backing of the country’s army, recently took over the official Vodafone India Twitter account and tweeted a cryptic message which read,“Explanation: We apologize as Vodafone from Ayyildiz Tim”.
Oct. 16, 2018
Porsche Design Gives In To Notch Trend With Huawei Mate 20 RS
Huawei hastoday introducedthe much-awaited Mate 20 lineup, with the release of four new smartphones (yes, that’s a lot of phones in one lineup). Just like each year, one of them is the uber-premium and luxurious Mate 20 RS that has been built in partnership with Porsche Design. The Mate 20 RS looks identical to the Mate 20 Pro on the front, which means it hasgot a massive notch with the 3D Depth Sensing Camerafor better facial recognition.
Oct. 16, 2018
PUBG Mobile 0.9.0 Update Brings Night Mode in Erangel, New Weapons
Tencent Games is all set to roll out the much-awaitedPUBG Mobile0.9.0 update with new weather, map improvements, festival effects. The 0.9.0 update is already live on thePUBG Mobile betawhich is currently full. The update will roll out later this month and fans are likely to be divided many of the changes, which do make PUBG Mobile a little more difficult to master for new players. The update brings a ton of changes to Erangel, including Night Mode, which means the most popular map on PUBG will alternate between day and night randomly when you are playing in Classic Mode.
Oct. 16, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 X Brings a Massive 7.2-inch Display, M-Pen Stylus and Vapor Chamber Cooling
Along with theHuawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Proand thePorsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS, Huawei also announced a giant Mate 20 X, which may revive the use of the term phablet. This is a seriously big phone with a 7.2-inch display, a tiny Dewdrop Notch, and the latest Kirin 980 SoC based on the 7nm process, and is the first Huawei phone with support for the M-Pen stylus, which was also announced today.
Oct. 16, 2018
iPhone XS Review: The Best iPhone Ever?
The iPhone XS launched earlier last month to huge fanfare, as is usual for an iPhone launch, and to nobody’s surprise it looks pretty much the same as the iPhone X (apart from one physical difference). I’ve been using the iPhone XS (starts at Rs. 99,900) over the last couple of weeks as my daily driver, and this here is an iPhone that has really impressed me in more ways than one.
Oct. 15, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Get Energy Sistem Tower 1 Speaker for Rs. 4999 (38% Off)
Today is the last day of the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale so if you have still not bought that product because you were waiting for more discount, it’s high time that you push the button on that order. Also, most of the deals that are being offered are not new we have discovered a few good new deals for you. One such deal is on theEnergy SistemTower 1 Speaker which iscurrently sold for Rs 4,999 which is a Rs 2000 discount over its normal selling price of Rs 6,999.
Oct. 15, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 on Pre-order on Flipkart, Starting at Rs 40,900
Apple unveiled the newApple Watch Series 4alongside three new iPhones at the recent iPhone launch event. The new Apple Watch is significantly more advanced than the previous generation, bringing unique capabilities like ECG monitoring that haven’t been seen in smartwatches before. And now those in India can pre-order the Apple Watch Series 4 from Flipkart, starting atRs 40,900. The Apple Watch Series 4 will start shipping on October 19. Here’s a quick look at the pricing details for all the Apple Watch Series 4 variants, which will be available on Flipkart soon.
Oct. 15, 2018
BlueStacks Not Working on macOS Mojave: Here’s an Alternative You Can Use [Updated]
Update:Bluestacks has been updated to fix its compatibility issues with macOS Mojave. We have tested the new version and it’s working perfectly fine now. Original content follows below Every new release of macOS breaks some apps which are not updated to work with the latest version. The same has happened after the release ofmacOS Mojaveand while there are many apps which Mojave broke, the one that seems to affect a large number of macOS users is BlueStacks.
Oct. 15, 2018
Energy Sistem’s Audio Party 6 Tower Speaker Launched in India For Rs. 20,999
Alchemie Commerce Private Limited, the official India partner of Spanish audio technology company,Energy Sistem, has launched the Energy Audio Party 6 Speaker in India. The device is a 2.1 surround sound tower speaker with a built-in microphone, control panel with equalizer and an LED display. According to the company, the device is meant to provide not only the quality and sound-power at parties, but also surround sounds and lights to bring the music to life.
Oct. 15, 2018
Google Pixel 3 vs Apple iPhone XS: Camera Comparison
Google’s Pixel 2 lineup from last yearturned outto be the best camera smartphone and continues to be the leading option for smartphone photography, trumping the likes of iPhone XS andGalaxy S9+. This is the sole reason we were super excited to test out the GooglePixel 3 XL. We’ve been testing out the Pixel 3 XL for the past week and I’m not mincing words here when I say Google has surpassed our expectations.
Oct. 15, 2018
Google Tests Explore UI in Chrome in India For Website Suggestions in New Tabs
Google has begun testing a new content discovery UI inChromecalled Explore which can be accessed by enabling an experimental flag. Explore will be shown to users when they open a new tab on Chrome on Android and shows a list of websites that may be of interest to the user. The Explore interface is currently in its early stages of testing and contains a large number of placeholder sites at the moment — most of them of specific interest to Indian users.
Oct. 15, 2018
Here’s How India Shopped In Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale
Flipkart’s sales extravaganza,The Big Billion Days, has finally come to an end and we saw the e-commerce giant offer some pretty sweet offers on mobile phones, appliances, and smart gadgets. This year’s Big Billion Days sale seems to have been another huge success, well, at least that’s what theinfographic sharedby Flipkart tells us. Flipkart’s attempt to make “India ko Budget se Mukt”seems to have worked, and wasmade possible by over 10,000 employees and 1 lakh sellers.
Oct. 15, 2018
How to Stop Your PlayStation 4 (PS4) From Being Bricked By The Message Bug
PlayStation 4 users, if you’re a regular user of PlayStation Messages, we suggest you to immediately stop using it and close a gaping privacy hole to save your PS4 console from being bricked. There’s a malicious message,first reported by users on Reddit, that’s currently making the rounds andcausing consoles to crash and which requires a factory resetto rebuild and gain access to your games and data. Affected users also urge others to delete the malicious message from the PlayStation Messages app, before restarting the PS4 and logging into your PSN account after the crash.
Oct. 15, 2018
iPhones, Apple Watch Being Used to Track Binge Eating in The US
A team of researchers in the US is set to useApple iPhoneand Watch to track binge eating disorder among people. According to University of North Carolina’s Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, if you are 18, have an iPhone (model 5 or newer), and have a current or lifetime experience with binge eating disorder (BED) or bulimia nervosa (BN), you can participate in the study titled “Binge Eating Genetics Initiative” (BEGIN).
Oct. 15, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Redmi 6 Pro: New Kid Meets the Budget King
With the newNokia 3.1 Plus, HMD Global is looking to make a splash in the budget market with the phone’s massive screen and the stock Android experience. In fact, if you read myfirst impressionsof the phone, then you’ll know how much I like it. But I decided to do a customary comparison to find out if it holds its head against the competition. Now, this comparison may sound ridiculous due to some obvious reasons.
Oct. 15, 2018
Siri Reminds You to Call People in iOS 12
It’s been a little over a month since iOS 12 started rolling out to everyone, and while the software brings improvements mostly in the form of performance and reliability of your iPhone, there are a bunch of new features in there as well. Among these is a new feature in Siri Suggestions which reminds you to call people based on your habits, thanks to on-device machine learning. Call People You Usually Call, and Call Back People You’ve Missed Calls From
Oct. 15, 2018
Sony Launches Ultra-Durable SF-G Series SD Cards in India Starting at Rs 13,290
Sony has today launched theSF-G64Tand theSF-G128T,two new SD cards in the SF-G series which are claimed to be the world’s toughest SD cards with high data read and write speeds. Aimed at users who want to capture images and shoot video in rough terrains and in adverse weather conditions, the new Sony SD card comes in 64GB and 128GB variants and is now available from Sony Center, Alpha Flagship and authorized retail stores across the country.
Oct. 14, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale: Top Gaming Laptop Deals (October 14)
[Update: As the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale winds down, plenty of deals have already disappeared, while some laptops are now out of stock. So make sure you hurry up if you want to grab the remaining deals, which are listed below with updated prices.] Gaming laptops are certainly not the easiest to choose, especially when you’re about to spend a ton of money on a device that you’d game on almost every day.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Laptop Deals (October 13)
UPDATE: Here are the latest deals up to October 13. Come back for more deals on every day of the Great Indian Festival on Amazon. This is the right time to buy your next laptop as there are some amazing deals live on the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. If you buy any of these laptops right now, you can avail anywhere between 20 to 30% discount. We will be updating this list with new deals every day so check back if none of our current picks meet your criteria.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Earphone Deals With up to 50% Off (October 13)
If you are in the market for a pair of everyday earphones, we have got some great deals for you. Whether you are looking for a budget wired earphone or a premium wireless earphone, you will find at least one deal that will interest you. There are some amazing deals that we are going to cover, so without wasting any more time, here are the bestAmazon Great Indian Festivalearphone deals that you should check out:
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Gaming Mouse Deals With up to 60% Off (October 13)
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is here and the deals just keep on coming. We have already covered a lot of deals and if you want to get the best of them, you shouldclick here to visit our deals page. One of the most reader requested deals that we have not covered till now is on gaming mice. And since we have already covered deals on gaming laptops, it makes sense to suggest you the best gaming mice to go along with it.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Gaming Laptop Deals (October 13)
Update: We’ve added new options from Day 4 of the Amazon Great Indian Festival including theHP Omen 17, which is available at its lowest ever price. Looking for a gaming laptop? Well, we have got just the deals for you. While there are many deals being offered in the ongoingAmazon Great Indian Festivaland you might be tempted to buy any one of them, we are including only those laptops here which are being sold at their lowest prices ever.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Power Banks Deals (Up to 60% Off) – October 13
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is going at full throttle and the deals just keep raining in. Till now we have covered the best deals on various gadgets includingsmartphones,laptops,gaming laptops,earphones,gaming mice, and more. Having all those deals covered, now we are focusing on one of the most necessary accessories for smartphones; power banks. In today’s world, getting low battery notification on your smartphone is one of the scariest things. Well, just so that you don’t have to experience it, here are the best power bank deals that you can get on the Amazon Great Indian Festival.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Best Smartphone Deals (October 13)
[UPDATE: iPhone X, Mi A2, Moto X4, Galaxy Note 8, Huawei P20 Pro and more] With each day, more and more deals are coming through and we are compiling the best smartphone offers here. If you were thinking of buying a new smartphone, this is the time to do it as there are some great deals being offered on Amazon in itsGreat Indian Festivalsale. We are seeing anywhere from 15% to 40% discounts on certain smartphones and that’s without counting the 10% added discount that you will receive if you use SBI Credit or Debit cards.
Oct. 13, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: The Best Printer Deals For October 13, 2018 (Up to 50% Off)
If you are looking to add a printer to your home or office set up, this is the right time do that as there are some amazing offers on printers in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. Whether you want a budget printer or something a little more premium, there are deals for everyone here. So, without wasting any more of your time, here are the best Amazon Great Indian Festival deals on printers that you can get right now:
Oct. 13, 2018
Crypto Startup Pundi X Announces Blockchain-Based XPhone
Best known for its NPXS cryptocurrency token,XPASS card, Indonesian tech startup, Pundi X, has announced the development of a new blockchain-based mobile phone called‘XPhone’. The company also claimed to have successfully created a blockchain-based OS and communication protocol for mobile devices in a development that’s expected to help users to make calls, send messages and transmit data via a fully-decentralized blockchain network. Demo units of the device were displayed to journalists and attendees at the XBlockchain Summit in Inaya Putri, Bali, earlier today.
Oct. 13, 2018
Weaker Encryption Gives Criminals the Advantage, Says Apple
Countering a common argument thatstrong encryptionmay come in the way of well-meaning investigation of criminal activities, Apple has stressed that stronger — not weaker — encryption is the best way to protect against threats of cyber attacks and terrorism. In a letter to the Australian government, the Cupertino, California-headquartered tech giant asserted that encryption was in fact a benefit and public good, The Verge reported on Friday. Apple was specifically responding to a bill designed to five government easy access to the devices and data of criminals during investigations.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Deals on PS4, Xbox Games (October 13)
Flipkart’sBig Billion Daysextravaganza has been live for the past couple days, giving us access to some of the craziest deals on smartphones,electronics appliances, andfitness trackersamong other things. However, if you’re a console gamer and are looking forward to playing the latest AAA titles, well, you might be in luck as Flipkart is offering discounts on them as well. You don’t need to go around searching for the best deals as we have compiled the deals being offered on some of the most popular titles right here:
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Fitness Band and Smartwatch Deals (October 13)
Update: Day 4 of the Flipkart Big Billion Days has opened with more fitness bands and smartwatch deals. Here are the latest picks with additions such as Garmin Vivofit, Honor Band 3 and more. Do note that many of the deals are expiring as we speak so hurry if you still want to bag a big discount. Flipkart Big Billion Days sale has gone live for Flipkart Plus users, and the e-commerce giant is offering a ton of great offers on fitness band and smartwatches.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Laptop Deals (October 13)
[Update: Added Asus Vivobook Max, priced at just Rs 14,990. Some other deals have been updated to reflect the latest prices, while some products are not out of stock. Here are the deals which are still available] It’s that time of the year again! Both Amazon and Flipkart are embroiled in offering thebest dealsanddiscount offersto attract online buyers to their platforms over the 4-day extravaganza that kicked-off earlier this week. It means that if you’ve been holding on purchasing a new laptop, then this may be the perfect time for you to get one.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Power Bank Deals (October 13)
FlipkartBig Billion Days saleis currently underway and it may be the perfect time to get the products that you’ve wishlisted over the year. There are a myriad of awesome deals available onsmartphones,Smart TVs,washing machineand other appliances, but if you have been facing battery life issues with your device then it’s a good idea to get a power bank. So, here are some of the best discount offers on power banks that you can check out before your smartphone battery dies out:
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Refrigerator Deals (October 13)
[Update: As the sale winds down, a lot of products have lost their discounted price, while some have gone out of stock. Here are the refrigerator deals that are still available.] It’s the sale season again and Flipkart’sBig Billion Days saleis currently underway. The sale event kicked-off last night and we see the e-tailer offering handsome discounts onSmart TVs,fitness trackers, as well as electronic appliances right now. So, while we wait for the mobile and electronic deals to go live today evening, there’s a good chance that some of might be looking to buy a refrigerator for your home.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Smartphone Deals (October 13)
The sale season is finally here and Amazon isnot the only oneoffering amazing discounts on smartphones.Flipkart Big Billion Dayssale is also just around the corner and mind you, it’s littered with a multitude of awesome smartphone offers, launches, and exclusive deals that should suffice everyone’s needs. Flipkart Big Billion Days may be gone live at midnight today, however, the e-commerce giant hassales on mobiles, electronic devices, and accessories. The deals are live on Flipkart for all users now.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Washing Machine Deals (October 13)
With each day, there are more and more deals to be had in the Flipkart Big Billion Days extravaganza. Just when you thought it’s just aboutmobilesandsmart TVs, here are some washing machine deals that are worth your money. Flipkart’sBig Billion Daysextravaganza is currently on and the e-commerce giant can be found offering a myriad of discounts on everything from Smart TVs, electronic appliances, and of course,mobile phones. However, we’ve discovered some awesome deals on one of the handiest home appliances – the washing machine.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Top Smart TV Deals (October 13)
The Big Billion Days Sale brings a number of new TV deals every day. Here are the ones that made the cut today, October 13, including a great deal on 4K, curved and Smart LED TVs. With the release of Mi TVs in India, Xiaomi sure has led the disruption of the smart TV industry in India, but there are now a number of respected electronics brands that are making good television panels.
Oct. 13, 2018
Honor 8X Camera Samples: Daylight, Low Light, Portrait Mode and Selfies
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is all set to launch theHonor 8Xin India later this month and we recently got the opportunity to test out the device ahead of its launch. The upcoming Honor 8X packs in aKirin 710 chipsetcoupled withup to 6GB RAMand128GB of internal storage, placing it well within the parameters for a mid-range smartphone –see our first impressions. Much like most other mid-rangers in the market today, the Honor 8X also features an impressive dual camera setup on the back with a rather powerful selfie shooter up front.
Oct. 13, 2018
Honor 8X First Impressions: Impressive Big Screen on a Budget!
Early last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor unveiled the newHonor 8Xat an event in China. Soon thereafter, it was confirmed that the new device was making its way to India and would be launched in the country onOctober 16. For the unaware, the Honor 8x, which is the direct successor to the widely popular Honor 7X, is powered by aKirin 710 processor, coupled withup to 6GB RAMandup to 128GB of internal storage.
Oct. 13, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Best Bluetooth Speaker Deals (October 13)
[UPDATE: Some deals have expired while other products on sale have gone out of stock. You can still get the below speakers at a discount.] If you’re a music fanatic like me, then there’s a good chance you also have those days where you just want to play your favorite songs at full volume and rock out. Well, the perfect way to enjoy this moment is using a Bluetooth speaker as you don’t have any dangling wires and can change tracks at your beck and call.
Oct. 12, 2018
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 Review: Capable 8-Core Processor On a Budget
Building a custom PC is getting easier by the day and with the launch of AMD’s Ryzen second-gen processors, gamers and professionals alike can now build a high performance PC on a budget. Today we’ll be taking a close look at one of the most popular processors in the lineup, the Ryzen 7 2700 (Rs. 26,652), an octa-core processor that comes bundled with a Wraith SPIRE LED cooler. Built on a new 12nm LP process, the Ryzen 7 2700 from AMD has been clocked at abase clock speed of 3.
Oct. 12, 2018
Facebook Introduces 3D Photos in News Feed, VR
Facebook is rolling out 3D photos in News Feed and Virtual Reality (VR) to enable users to view and create 3D photos with life-like dimensions including depth and movement. Users would have choices to adjust and experiment with creating multiple layers, contrasting colours and textures in order to create photos in 3D. “Everyone will be able to see 3D photos in News Feed and VR today, while the ability to create and share 3D photos begins to roll out today,” the Facebook 360 team wrote in a blog-post on Thursday.
Oct. 12, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Quad Camera Samples: Ultra-Wide, 2X Zoom, Low-Light and More
The newGalaxy A9, announced yesterday, holds the distinction of being the first smartphone with quad rear cameras. It is quite surprising for Samsung to launch a not-flagship smartphone which packs such a distinctive feature, gaining a big leg up on the rivals with three cameras. But are the Galaxy A9’s quad cameras merely a marketing ploy to revive the sales of Samsung’s Galaxy A-series devices? Well, we can’t be sure. But if you are wondering how a quad rear camera can improve the imaging output, then let’s get straight to the imaging hardware and see how those four cameras work, before showing you the camera samples.
Oct. 12, 2018
iPhone XS Battery Review: It’s Not About the Size
The iPhone XS is Apple’s flagship offering for this year, and it comes with improvements and changes big and small. While the new iPhone XS has an upgraded A12 Bionic processor which results inblazing fast performance, it certainly looks like the iPhone XS got a downgrade in terms of battery — at least on paper. So, if you’re wondering what the battery life of the new iPhone XS is like, well I’ve been using it as my daily driver for over 2 weeks now, and I’ll take you through everything you need to know about the iPhone XS battery.
Oct. 12, 2018
The 10 Best Google Pixel 3 Camera Features: Top Shot, Night Sight, All-New Portrait Mode and More
Google hasofficially unveiled the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLsmartphones at its hardware event in New York City. The devices come with aplethora of new featuresand improvements over their predecessors in a number of different areas, but the one aspect that received a lot of emphasis from Google at the presentation was the camera. The device comes with a number of new AI-based camera features, including Night Sight, Top Shot, Photo Booth and more.
Oct. 12, 2018
Kwork: Convenient Online Store of Freelance Services
The freelance job market has seen an exponential rise with the increasing popularity of the gig economy. As more and more professionals are taking the freelancing route, the freelance job market has evolved to serve the ever-increasing community of buyers and sellers of services. However, one big problem surrounding the freelancing industry is the fact that the popularity of freelance work has given birth to a myriad of sub-standard freelancing platforms which is bad for both service providers and users.
Oct. 12, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus Camera Samples: Daylight, Low Light, and Portrait Mode Photos
Budget smartphones don’t get enough attention for the camera performance, and rightfully so. As long as it works and is consistent, it is a good camera, in my opinion. So, I judged theNokia 3.1 Plusaccordingly, and I found the Nokia 3.1 Plus’ camera to be pretty good, at least for the price. Before I talk about the photos and show you the samples, let’s take a look at the specs –
Oct. 12, 2018
Nokia Looks To Follow Xiaomi’s Trail To Conquer India Smartphone Market
Back then, I expected the brand to maintain its lean smartphone line-up, but apparently, it had some other plans. HMD Global started droppingmultiple smartphones in and around the same price segment, making it difficult to keep a track of its product direction and the pricing puzzle. It’s an oddly familiar feeling – the same one we get from Xiaomi and its smartphone lineup.Durgesh Kukreti | Beebom There’s a Redmi Phone For Everyone
Oct. 12, 2018
Oppo Unveils ‘Hyper Boost’ Smartphone Acceleration Engine
Chinese smartphone major, Oppo, has announced the launch of what it calls a“full-scenario, system-level performance boost engine”calledOppo Hyper Boostthat it claims will help elevate the overall user experience through improvements in the power consumption and performance of Android smartphones. The technology is said to have been developed extensively over the past few years, and is designed to accommodate a wide range of usage scenarios and behaviors. According to a press release from Oppo, Hyper Boost is“a proprietary solution for optimizing system-level resource allocation on smartphones (and) is a great example of Oppo’s strength and understanding in the system-level optimization of the Android platform”.
Oct. 12, 2018
iPhone XS Camera Review: Truly Impressive
The iPhone XS has a lot of things going for it. It has one of the best displays on any smartphone ever, it’sperformance is beyond amazing, it has animpressive battery life, and awesome sounding stereo speakers. Along with all of that, Apple made some pretty big claims about the iPhone XS camera. So, if you’re wondering if the iPhone XS camera is all that great, well, we’ve tested it pretty thoroughly and here are my thoughts on it.
Oct. 12, 2018
Here’s Why India Experiences Poor Video Streaming Despite 4G Coverage
If you are blaming inadequate 4G availability forpoor video streaming experienceon your smartphone, you are most certainly barking up the wrong tree, suggests a new study of all of India’s 22 telecom circles on Thursday. India’s mobile operators have been successful in making4G LTE(Long Term Evolution) widely available across the country, but, unfortunately, a great mobile video experience does not correlate with the high 4G availability, said the study by London-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal.
Oct. 11, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Get The Alexa-Powered Eufy Genie Speaker For Rs 1,499 (70% Off)
If you wanted to get into the game of smart speakers but could never justify the prices you had to pay, we have got a great deal for you. The Alexa-powered Eufy Genie speaker which is normally sold at Rs. 2,199,(MRP: Rs 4,999) is currently available to buy for justRs. 1,499. That is an awesome deal for anyone who does not want to spend thousands of rupees on Amazon’s own Alexa speakers, which by the way are beingoffered on heavy discounts too.
Oct. 11, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Massive Discount on Bose QC 35 II (20% Off)
Bose QC 35 II is probably the best wireless noise-canceling headphones in the market and in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival sale, the headphones are available at a 20% discount.Priced at Rs. 29,363 the Bose QC 35 II can be snatched for justRs. 23,489right now. The unique selling feature of these headphones is its awesome active noise cancellation which reduces the ambient noise and makes your music sound even better.
Oct. 11, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Philips Hue Mini Starter Pack at Lowest Ever Price of Rs 3,699 (64% Off)
We have covered some great deals for smart speakers on our website for this ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. We saw some awesome deals onAmazon Echo speakersand third-party speakers such as theEufy Genie,the cheapest smart speaker that you can buy. However, a smart speaker is not so smart if you are using it alone.If you want to take real advantage of these smart speakers, you will also need to invest in some cool accessories, such as this Philips Hue mini starter pack which we are featuring here.
Oct. 11, 2018
Bose Launches Alexa Speaker, Soundbars in India Starting at Rs. 39,000
Bose has today launched three new Alexa-powered smart audio products in India which include theBose Home Speaker 500,and theBose Soundbar 700andSoundbar 500duo. All three devices are being touted as one of the best smart speakers out there which leverage Bose’s expertise in audio technology and Alexa’s AI capabilities to deliver a great smart home experience with a rich sound output. The new Bose devices come equipped with the company’s proprietary microphone technology used in high-end headsets to deliver superior voice command reception.
Oct. 11, 2018
Canon EOS 3000D DSLR Going For Just Rs 18,990 (40% Off) in Flipkart Big Billion Days
We recently picked up (and reviewed) the Canon EOS 3000D for day-to-day use at the Beebom office and found that it’s a decent budget-friendly camera. You usually get the camera body, along with a single18-55mm kit lens in this camera bundle for Rs 24,999 but it has beendiscounted to Rs 18,999 for a limited time. Under the Big Billion Days, sale, Flipkart is offering a salivating offer for users who are looking to get into photography.
Oct. 11, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale in Numbers: Over 3 Million Phones Sold Per Day and More
Flipkart Big Billion Days is as extravagant as the name makes it sound, and the e-commerce giant has been serving us with some jaw-dropping deals onsmartphones,laptops,electronic appliances, and various other product categories. We’ve been trying to help you stay up-to-date with the best offers, but let’s take a break from the deals and see how the Big Billion Days sale has performed in terms of numbers. All of the crazy discount offers, Flipkart says, has helped them achieve a major milestone and they’ve alreadymatched the overall business from last year’s 5-day Big Billion Days sale within just 26 hoursthis time around, which sounds insane!
Oct. 11, 2018
Get iPhone XS For Rs 86,496 on Paytm Mall With Rs 12,000 Cashback
FlipkartandAmazonloyalists are having a great time shopping for the festive season. But if you are in the market to purchase Apple’s newiPhone XSor theXS Max, then you might want to check out Paytm Mall’s deal. Paytm is offering acashback of Rs. 12,000each across all variants of theiPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The base variant of the iPhone XS (64GB) is listed forRs. 98,496on Paytm Mall. However, you’ll get a cashback of Rs.
Oct. 11, 2018
Google Pixel 3’s Refined Haptic Feedback Makes Using It Irresistible
On many fronts, the GooglePixel 3feels like a top-class device. Everything from the high-resolution display to the frosted glass back which feels silky in your hand, to the unbeatable camera —each element vouches for the flagship statusof the Pixel 3 devices. There another feature which appeals to your primary senses — the haptic feedback. Thehaptic feedback on the Pixel 3 XL is simply amazingand better than I’ve had on any other phone or tablet, at least on Android.
Oct. 11, 2018
Grab The Asus TUF FX504 Gaming Laptop For Rs 61,990 In Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
Purchasing a gaming laptop requires you to spend countless hours searching for the best hardware configuration, as well as discount offers as you’d be shelling out a large sum of money on it. You would not want it to drop frames or not be able to run the latest game titles. This is one of thefirst TUF gaming laptopsfrom Asus to include Intel’s latest hexa-core processors. There’s also a desktop-style backlit keyboard and the company’s HyperCool technology on board for better heat management.
Oct. 11, 2018
Here’s How You Can Hide The Pixel 3 XL Notch Till Google Lets You
You can hide the notch on the Pixel 3 XL for now, but not without making it look more ridiculous. The notch on the Pixel 3 XL has been lambasted long since we learned about it, even compared to bathtubs and kitchen sinks. Almost everyone wished that Google has apleasant surprise up its sleeve, and whilethat did not happen, we hoped for a method to turn the notch off. Even that is not an option on the Pixel 3 XL.
Oct. 11, 2018
Honor Sets Up New India Device Office in Bengaluru
Huawei’s Honor subsidiary is rapidly strengthening its foothold in the Indian smartphone market and aims to further consolidate its presence in the country. With the same goal in mind, Honor has today inaugurated the company’s India Device office at the Kaverappa Layout in Bengaluru. The new office, which is spread over 6000 sq.ft, will serve as a dedicated seat of operations for Honor devices in India, following the establishment of Honor’s first overseas software development center in the state capital.
Oct. 11, 2018
Huawei Could Jump on the Stock Android Bandwagon Soon
A number of Android smartphone manufacturers these days are focusing ondelivering a stock or near-stock Android experiencewith their devices. As hardware differences wither away between rival brands, the goal is to give users a chance to experience great software and the latest Android updates and security patches. Among recent smartphones,Nokia’s lineup, Xiaomi’sMi A2, theMotorola One Power, and Asus’ ZenFone Max Pro M1 are some of the few smartphones that deliver a stock Android or near-stock Android experience and Huawei seems to be considering jumping on the bandwagon.
Oct. 11, 2018
Xiaomi’s BlackShark Gaming Phone Going Global Soon
Xiaomi surprised many smartphone enthusiasts with the gaming-centric BlackShark smartphone brand, released in China, earlier this year. The brand is backed by Xiaomi as part of its larger device ecosystem in the country, and now BlackShark (see our review) is ready to go global. BlackShark’sglobal website is now live– featuring yours truly, among other reviews – and it says “Sharks Approaching”. You can sign up to know when the device will hit the international market.
Oct. 11, 2018
iPad 6th-gen, iPad Pro Get up to 25% Off In Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
Just a couple of years ago, tablets was a major force but bigger more powerful smartphones and lack of proper app support for Android tablets have resulted in the category dying out, with the sole exception of the Apple iPad. So, if you’ve been meaning to buy an iPad for some time, well, FlipkartBig Billion Daysmight be the perfect time to go ahead and get either the 6th-gen iPad or the iPad Pro.
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus First Impressions: Nokia’s New Budget Gem?
With its current smartphone line-up in India, Nokia has managed to establish a name for itself in the mid-range segment. Be it with theNokia 7 Plus, or theNokia 6.1 Plus, the company has been trying to lure the average Indian buyers who’ve been drooling over the Chinese brands. The Nokia 3.1 Plus, on the other hand, is a budget phone. Though it has all the hallmarks of recent Nokia devices including a great build quality, an Android One badge, decent specs for the price, etc.
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
HMD Globalhas unleashed a new budget smartphone called the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India. With a starting price of Rs. 11,499, the Nokia 3.1 Plus seems overpriced but it does have some useful features such as the large display and big battery. We’ll be taking an in-depth look at the device and compare it with other smartphones in our detailed review. But for now, let’s have a look at some other important details like its key specs, pricing, and availability in the country.
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus with Dual Cameras, Android One Launched in India for Rs 11,499
After a lot of buzz on social media,HMD Globalhas finally launched the new Nokia 3.1 Plus in India. Unlike the company’s last few phones, the new Nokia 3.1 Plus is a budget offering with decent specs and Android One. In India, the Nokia 3.1 Plus starts at Rs. 11,499for the base variant with 2GB RAM. However, pricing for the 3GB variant is unclear as of now. The phone will beavailable exclusively via the Nokia online store and at retail stores starting October 19.
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 3.1 Plus: What’s In the Box?
HMD Globalhas just launched the new Nokia 3.1 Plus smartphone in India. It is priced at Rs. 11,499 and it is set to go on sale in the country starting later this month. We already have the device with us, and we will be giving it the ol’ review treatment. But before we do that, let’s unbox the beautiful blue package and see what you get inside it:Nokia 3.1 Plus Retail box
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 8110 4G Hands-On: Modern Take On A Classic
WhenHMD Globalannounced the comeback of its iconic Nokia 8110 ‘banana phone’ back at this year’s Mobile World Congress, I was beyond excited to get it in my hands and experience the classic design. But little did I know that I’d have to wait over 7 months to be able to hold the “re-envisioned” phone fromThe Matrixfilm. Yes, HMD Global took a lot of time to bring the phone to India. Anyway, it is finally here, and I got to spend some time with it briefly at an event where HMD Global alsolaunchedthe newNokia 3.
Oct. 11, 2018
Nokia 8110 4G ‘Banana Phone’ Launched in India; Priced At Rs 5,999
During theNokia 3.1 Plussmartphonelaunch, HMD Global took all of us by surprise by announcing the availability of Nokia 8110 4G ‘Banana Phone’ for the Indian market. Yes, the nostalgia induced banana phone from the movieThe Matrixwill finally be available in India. The Nokia 8110 4G, which was launched back in Mobile World Congress earlier this year, will go on sale in India startingOctober 24 for Rs. 5,999. It features the same legendary slider mechanism and is loaded withKaiOS, with which you can access apps like WhatsApp, YouTube, Google, etc.
Oct. 11, 2018
Pixel 3 Camera’s Top Shot, Night Sight Coming to Older Pixel Phones
Google’s new Pixel 3 has some reallyfascinating camera featureswhich do justice to the thoughtful naming but the tech giant will not limit these to just the new Pixel. At the#MadeByGoogle eventon Tuesday, Google announced that these great features willmake their way to the older devicesincluding Pixel 2 couple as well as the OG Pixel. The brilliant camera features (see them in action here) that Google spoke about the event include Top Shot which captures a series of shots when it detects some movement in the frame so that you can choose the best picture of the lot.
Oct. 11, 2018
Razer Phone 2 Brings Chroma Lighting, Vapor Chamber Cooling
Theoriginal Razer Phonekicked off the gaming phone phenomenon and we’ve since seen beefed up gaming-centric devices fromNubia,Asus, andHonor. Well, the pioneer of this trend is now back with a refresh and has today taken the wraps off themuch-speculatedRazer Phone 2. The Razer Phone 2 has got a $100 price bump over its predecessor andwill now startretailing at $799for the Mirror Black variant. You will have to shell out $899 to get the ‘Satin Black’ variant (exclusive to the Razer Store).
Oct. 11, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Goes on Sale For the First Time at Midnight Tonight on Flipkart
Realme recently unveiled the Realme 2 Pro, the much-awaited successor of the Realme 2 and it comes with a bunch of upgrades, which we went over inour review. The device is now scheduled to go on sale for the very first time at 12 AM tonight via Flipkart, with a starting price of Rs 13,990. Flipkart is exclusively releasing this device in the Big Billion Days sale to attract eyeballs and bring more users, who are looking to buy a beefy budget smartphone, to its platform.
Oct. 11, 2018
Realme C1 Goes on Sale for the First Time at 12PM on Flipkart Today
Alongside theRealme 2 Pro, the company had also surprised us with the unveiling of its beefed-up entry-level smartphone-the Realme C1. It’s a Snapdragon 450 SoC-powered device that’s scheduled to go on sale for the very first time at 12 PM on Flipkart today. The Realme C1 is the only smartphone in the sub-Rs. 7,000 price bracket to offer you a good notched display, the Snapdragon 450 SoC, dual cameras, and a premium glass-like build.
Oct. 11, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A9 Is Official; First Phone With Four Cameras
On cue, Samsung has announced theGalaxy A9, the first ever smartphone with four rear cameras, taking the craze to put more and more sensors in smartphones to a new level altogether. The world’s first rear quad camera is packed with tons of signature Samsung software features and multitudes of shooting modes. You will not be found wanting more photography apps or modes after getting this phone. Quad Cameras The Galaxy A9’s highlight is that four-camera array on the back, stacked vertically on the 3D glass curved back – as if a satire on the vertical placement that nearly all manufacturers have turned to.
Oct. 11, 2018
Sony 24mm F1.4 G Master Prime Full Frame Lens Launched For Rs 1,29,990
Sony has today launched the24mm F1.4 G Master Prime lensin India priced atRs. 1,29,990. The new camera lens is claimed to be the lightest and most compact 24mm F/1.4 lens out there and comes with a host of improvements such as a new optical design and an advanced Direct Drive SSM autofocus system. The new G Master-series lens measures just 75.4mm x 92.4mm with a filter diameter of 67mm and weighs only 445g.
Oct. 11, 2018
These Are the Made-for-India Features in Huawei’s New EMUI 9
emui 9, which is set to release along with the next-gen flagship smartphones from the company, focuses primarily on speed and simplicity and in order to do that the company has made significant changes to its ui and how the operating system handles app launches. faster ui huawei claims that devices running emui 9 will offer 12.9% smoother operation, with faster app load times compared to emui 8 – 12% faster for instagram, 16% faster for amazon and 11% faster for spotify.
Oct. 11, 2018
Huawei’s EMUI 9 Will Let You Directly Open Paytm App with a Fingerprint
The latest version of Huawei’s custom Android ROM, which is expected to debut with the launch of the Huawei Mate 20, includes a bunch of new features that were introduced with Android 9 Pie, along with a couple of enhancements from Huawei. Among the most interesting changes coming with EMUI 9 isits focus on localization of the software for Indian users. With the new software update, Huawei will be adding support for 28 regional languages, a localized calendar, a new Ride Mode and, most importantly, deeperPaytmintegration for faster payments.
Oct. 10, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Get Jabra Elite 65t Wireless Earbuds for Rs. 9,999 (26% Off)
If you are in the market for a pair of Bluetooth earbuds, check out the Jabra Elite 65t as it is one of the best sounding Bluetooth earbuds in the market, especially if you hate finicky wires when working out. The earbuds are truly wireless as there is no wire connecting the left and right earbuds, just like the Apple Airpods or theSamsung Gear IconX. When it comes to features, the Jabra Elite 65t doesn’t disappoint.
Oct. 10, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Get The 10050 mAh Duracell Power Bank for Rs 1,999 (50% Off)
Duracell is a popular brand in the battery industry and is known for its long-lasting batteries. However, not many people know that Duracell also makes power banks and they are also one of the best power banks that you can buy. One of the best features of Duracell power bank is that not only it supports fast charging for the smartphones, but it also supports the fast charging of the power bank itself.
Oct. 10, 2018
Google Challenges EU’s $5 Billion Android Fine
Google has appealed againstthe European Commission’s nearly $5 billion finethat was imposed on the tech giant in July for illegally using Android mobile devices to strengthen dominance of Google’s Search engine. The Commission’s ruling gave Google 90 days to end the anti-competitive behaviours or face additional penalty. According to a report in The Verge, Google on Tuesday filed the appeal. “Our case is about three types of restrictions that Google has imposed on Android device manufacturers and network operators to ensure that traffic on Android devices goes to the Google search engine,” said Commissioner Margrethe Vestager who is in charge of competition policy.
Oct. 10, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Camera Samples: Daylight, Night, Wide-Angle Selfies And Portrait Mode
It’s no myth that Google Pixel is among the top performers in the coliseum of smartphone photography andrecently launched Pixel 3phone carry this trait forward. If you’ve been following the events since last night, you know thatwe have the Pixel 3 XL with usalready and I can say I’ve been hooked to the camera. The cameras on the Pixel 3 XL are nothing short of astounding when you consider smartphones from a few years ago or just the ones from this year with multiple cameras.
Oct. 10, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Has A Hidden Sketch Pad In The Android Easter Egg
Among the many cool new software features in theGoogle Pixel 3 smartphones, there’s one that Google didn’t speak about at all – no, we don’t mean the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC thatdidn’t even get a mention at the event. The Pixel 3 phones have a new Easter egg and it’s a sketchpad. Hidden behind the wall of Android P’s spiraling animation, you can open the sketchpad app when you tap on the P in this screen, after tapping on the Android version in the Settings app.
Oct. 10, 2018
Google Pixel 3 XL First Impressions: Looks Destined For Greatness
The smartphone, which probablyrobbed those at Google of sleepmore than any other, is finally official. Google todaylaunched the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XLand the event wasn’t as exciting as we thought it would be; despite Google’slast-ditch effortsto make it sound like it had a few surprises up its sleeves. All those leaks should have killed our excitement but the Google Pixel 3 XL is still one of the most interesting phones you will use this year.
Oct. 10, 2018
Google Pixel 3 XL: What’s in the Box?
The GooglePixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLhave finally been launched and despite the hype, the two devices are pretty identical to the leaked units we had been seeing in the past few months. But being a personification of Google’s vision from Android, the Pixel 3 devices are clearly of a lot of interest, especially the bigger one. Besides thePixel 3 XLitself, its retail box had us intrigued, especially after we learned about the plethora of things it packs in, thanks to leaks.
Oct. 10, 2018
Great Deals on Honor 7A, Honor 9N, Honor 10 In Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
WhileAsusandXiaomihave revealed their offers for theFlipkart Big Billion Dayssale and are looking to court new users, Honor isn’t looking to sit back and relax. The company is offering a boatload of handsome discounts on some of its most popular devices during the sale. While the sale is set to begin on October 11 for smartphones,Flipkart Plususers will get the deals from 9PM tonight i.e. October 10. So let’s a look at what Honor has in store for buyers on Flipkart:
Oct. 10, 2018
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max Get Rs 5,000 Price Cut In Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale has beenlive for almost a daynow but the offers on mobile and electronic devices went live forFlipkart Plusmembers just minutes ago. While we’ve already listedsome of the best dealsfor you, the recently unveiled iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max deserve exclusive attention for its the first time they’ve received a price cut over theirexorbitant price tag. While you must have pretty much heard (or read) almost everything about the iPhone Xs lineup, here’s a recap of the specs for these devices:
Oct. 10, 2018
Marred by Leaks, Google’s Pixel 3 Launch Seemed like an Under-Sell
The Pixel 3 phones were, until today’s Google event,possibly the most hyped smartphones this year. But the #MadebyGoogle showcase seemed much more dull than the usual colorful Google affair. In fact, given how much these phones matter in the Android ecosystem, it’s almost amazing how much Google did not want to speak about the Pixel 3. One could blame the leaks and say that people were never going to be blown away by a phone they already knew everything about.
Oct. 10, 2018
Microsoft Resumes Windows 10 October 2018 Update After Fixing Major Bug
After some users complained that installing the Windows 10 October update has been wiping off their data, Microsoft last week put a halt to the availability of the update (version 1809). “We have fully investigated all reports of data loss, identified and fixed all known issues in the update, and conducted internal validation,” said John Cable, Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery. Microsoft investigated isolated reports of users missing files after updating.
Oct. 10, 2018
Skullcandy Launches Venue Noise Cancellation Headphones at Rs 18,999
US-based audio equipment major Skullcandy on Wednesday expanded its wireless headphone lineup with the launch of “Venue”. The new wireless headphone comes with active noise canceling (ANC) technology to deliver powerful sound and is available in black and crimson white color options at Skullcandy.in, Brandeyes.in and select retailers for Rs. 18,999. “For 15 years, Skullcandy has thrived at the intersection of music, technology, and boardsports by unleashing the visceral power of music for all.
Oct. 10, 2018
Plantronics Launches New Wireless Earphones Lineup in India, Starting at Rs 6,490
Plantronics has launched a new line-up of wireless earphones and headphones in India starting at Rs. 6,490. The audio products launched by Plantronics include theBackBeat FIT 3100, BackBeat FIT 2100andBackBeat FIT 350wireless earphones and theBackBeat GO 810wireless over-the-ear headphones. BackBeat GO 810 The Plantronics BackBeat GO 810 wireless over-the-ear headphones feature dual-mode active noise-canceling (ANC) and are claimed to provide a playback time of around 22 hours. The device features 40 mm drivers and has memory foam padding to provide maximum comfort, while multiple EQ presets allow users to tweak the audio output to their liking.
Oct. 10, 2018
Spurred by Flipkart, Amazon Deals Online Smartphone Sales in India May Cross $1 Billion
Riding on Amazon andFlipkartfestive offers, online smartphone sales in India is likely to cross $1 billion in the next five days, Counterpoint Research said on Tuesday. October is likely to be a record month in terms of smartphones sales volume with share of online channels to hit record 42 percent for the first time ever during October, the report said. “Online sales are estimated to grow faster than offline sales during this festive month as the top two online retailers are set to leverage pent up festive demand in the next 30 days,” said Research Analyst Anshika Jain.
Oct. 10, 2018
The Three Best Features Of the New Google Home Hub
Google’s annual #MadeByGoogle hardware event just got over, and while the Pixel 3 duo took the headlines, there were some other interesting announcements from the internet giant. The event was surprisingly dull, when compared to other Google events in the past, but hey, we got some new products. Out of everything that was announced today, I found theGoogle Home Hubto be pretty interesting. Why, you ask? Well, here are three best features of the new Google Home Hub (plus a bonus, which is a feature and a disadvantage):
Oct. 10, 2018
Top Three Features of the Google Pixel 3’s In-Box Pixel USB-C Earbuds
Just as expected, Google has bundled the Pixel USB-C earbuds (not a second-gen wireless Pixel Buds) with itsshiny-new Pixel 3 phones. They arepriced at $30and are now available via the Google Store. Part ofthe standard retail package, the Pixel USB-C earbuds are clearly in a post-headphone jack era, and are said to support 24-bit digital audio. In the brief time I spent listening to music and using them, I found the Pixel USB-C earbuds fits reasonably well, are comfortable and produce sound with good clarity.
Oct. 10, 2018
Xiaomi’s 55-inch Mi TV 4 Pro Goes on Sale for the First Time on Flipkart at 12 Noon
Xiaomirecently updatedits Smart TV portfolio in India with the launch of a trio of new Mi TVs, including a refresh for its thinnest Mi TV 4 with the ‘Pro’ suffix. The55-inch Mi TV 4 Prois now scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12:00 PM on Flipkart and Mi.com. Mi TV 4 Pro, as we pointed out above, is a successor to not only the thinnest Smart TV in Xiaomi’s lineup but also the first-ever TV that the company launched in the country.
Oct. 10, 2018
You Can Pre-Order Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL in India Starting Midnight Tonight
Soon after the Pixel 3 and thePixel 3 XLwere announced by Google, the option for pre-ordering them went live for select countries. But if you’re in India and have not been able to contain your enthusiasm for the new and amazing Pixel smartphoneswith great cameras, the wait won’t be very long. Although the two smartphones will arrive in India a few weeks later, you will be able to pre-order your choice of variant starting midnight of October 11.
Oct. 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Available for Rs. 2,999 (16% Off)
Fujifilm revitalized the instant camera market by releasing its Instax series of cameras. The cameras aimed to capitalize on the popularity of retro photo filters on various social media platforms,. After all, the best way to capture a photo in retro colors is to use a retro camera itself, and Fujifilm is arguably making the best of them. Plus the instant photo is always a neat trick. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 which is priced at Rs.
Oct. 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Buy The Sennheiser HD 4.50 Headphones at Just Rs 7,490 (50% Off)
As a part of its Amazon Great Indian Festival deals today, Amazon is offering the Sennheiser HD 4.50 headphone for justRs. 7,490which isalmost 50% down from its original selling price of Rs. 14,990. That makes this a great deal for people who are looking for a pair of great sounding wireless headphones. The Sennheiser HD 4.50 has received praised from users and reviewers alike for delivering one of the best audio experience as far as wireless headphones go.
Oct. 9, 2018
ActoFit Smart Scale Review: Track More than Just Your Weight
Losing weight and keeping your body fit is a lifelong arduous quest. It’s one thing that you need to yourself no matter how resourceful you are. That said, you can take help in your quest and today we are reviewing a piece of gadget which aims to do just that. The ActoFit Smart Scale is well, a smart scale, which aims to give you a detailed data about your body by measuring not one but fourteen different metrics.
Oct. 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Get HP 15 AMD Ryzen 3 for Rs 24,990 (24% Off)
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is offering somegreat deals on laptops, and if you are in the market for a new laptop, this is the right time to buy one. One of the best deals I budget laptop segment is being offered for the HP 15 AMD Ryzen 3. The HP 15 AMD Ryzen 3 is generally sold around Rs 32,000, however, in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival deal, you can buy it for just Rs.
Oct. 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Grab The Bose QuietComfort 25 at Rs 12,600 (50% Off)
The Amazon Great Indian Festival is here and we are seeing great deals on headphones and earbuds. The biggest discount that we have observed so far is on Bose QuietComfort 25 which is available for justRs. 12,600down from Rs. 25,200 of its original price. That is a whopping 50% discounton one of the best noise canceling wireless headphones that you can buy starting today, 12 PM, if you are an Amazon Prime subscriber.
Oct. 9, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Up to 50% Off on Amazon Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle
Amazon is giving huge discounts on its own hardware products in the ongoing Amazon Great Indian Festival. The deals cover everything from smart speakers like Amazon Echo to Fire TV Stick to Amazon Kindles. If you wanted to buy any of these products, this is the right to do so. Without wasting any more of your time, here are all the Amazon product deals that you can get: 1. Amazon Echo Dot
Oct. 9, 2018
Facebook Unveils $199 Alexa-Powered Portal, Portal+ Smart Displays
Taking on Amazon and Google in the smart home space, Facebook has unveiled a pair of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered smart video chat devices, Portal and Portal +, which are designed to connect people and feel like being in the same room. Facebook says the new video communication speakers with tablet-size screens for the home can dramatically change the way people keep in touch, and their built-in AI technology makes video calling easier and more like hanging out.
Oct. 9, 2018
Fitbit Charge 2 Gets Jaw-Dropping 50% Off In Flipkart Big Billion Days sale
Fitbit is possibly the most renowned brand in the fitness tracker segment, packing almost every feature that you want in a fitness tracker. Its products, however, often have steep prices, which is a major disappointment for potential buyers Flipkart Big Billion Days is looking to change that with the Fitbit Charge 2 at a never-seen-before price. Announced as part of Flipkart’s Crazy Deals, Fitbit’s last-gen fitness tracker i.e the Fitbit Charge 2 has now received a flat 50% price cut as part of the Big Billion Day sale.
Oct. 9, 2018
Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Get Google Home Mini at Rs. 2,449; Google Home at Rs. 6,999
Google Assistant has blossomed into one of the most powerful voice assistants and now resides not only in our smartphones, but also Google’s own smart speaker lineup as well. The Google Home and the tiny Google Home Mini are the forerunners for the same and this might be the perfect time to get one of these. During the Big Billion Days sale, Flipkart is offering the Google Home Mini at an amazing price of justRs.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Announces Pixel Slate, Its First Detachable Chrome OS Tablet
Although Google’s newPixel 3, 3 XL smartphonesdominated the proceedings at the“#MadeByGoogle”hardware event, we also got to see the tech giant’s first Chrome OS-based tablet, the new ‘Pixel Slate’ complete with the Pixel Pen and a detachable keyboard. The Pixel Slate is Google’s first tablet in three years, so it packs a ton of new features. It’s an Intel-powered tablet with up to 16GB RAM and a 12.3-inch 3000×2000 LTPS LCD display that’s protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Drops Tongue-in-Cheek Pixel 3 Tweet Hinting At Surprise Launch
Okay, I’m losing it! But I’m sure I’m not the only one, as Google’s official social media account Made by Google has turned to trolling and teasing. We have seen Google’s penchant for trickery witheaster eggs and trolls in the past, but this time it’s taken things to another level with a tweet about how much the Pixel 3 phones have leaked.Just take a look and you’ll get the point.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Is First Phone with Smart Compose in Gmail App
Google’s Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL might not have brought a huge number of changes, but the pair still has a few exclusives up its sleeve. We already covered the exclusive features which are coming in the first software update next week, but the Pixel 3 ships with a few firsts. For one, it’s the first smartphone – Android or otherwise – withSmart Composein the native Gmail app. Presumably this feature will be rolled out to all Gmail app users in the next few weeks, but the Pixel 3 has the first dibs on it for now.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Specifications, Launch Date and Price in India
Google Pixel 3 has finally launched alongside bigger sibling Pixel 3 XL for a starting price of Rs 71,000. The smartphone comes in the renowned dual-tone design with slight changes on the surface over the last generation but a lot of hardware and software changes on the inside. The GooglePixel 3 starts in India at Rs 71,000for the base 64GB variant while the 128GB variant is priced at Rs 80,000. The phone will beexclusively available on Flipkart, with pre-orders beginning on October 11, and shipping on November 1.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Starts at Rs 71,000 in India, Pixel 3 XL at Rs 83,000 Onwards
Google has announced the Indian prices forthe new Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XLsmartphones, both of which will be Flipkart exclusives. Pre-orders begin on October 11 with shipping starting on November 1. The Pixel 3 starts at Rs 71,000 in India for the 64GB variant, and Rs 80,000 for the 128GB unit. The larger Pixel 3 XL starts at Rs 83,000 for the 64GB variant, and Rs 92,000 for the top-end 128GB version.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Official; Start At $799 and On Pre-order Now
Google has finally announced the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL smartphones at its major hardware event right now. As expected from Google, the Pixel 3 devices come with a distinctive dual-tone design in colors such as Clearly White, Just Black, and Not Pink. Slightly deviant from the leaks earlier, the Pixel 3 features a 5.5-inch flexible OLED display while the XL features a 6.3-inch edge-to-edge display of the same nature but with a notch.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel 3 To Get Night Sight, Driving Mode, Fast Pair 2.0 in First Update
Google has announced the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL and both bring the latest and greatest in Android software straight from Mountain View. But Google has also promised an update as soon as next week, which will add new functionality to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL on top of the existing Pixel-only software features. The update is scheduled to arrive on October 18 and will bring three major features, along with other changes, if any.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google Pixel Stand Brings Wireless Charging, Smart Display Features to Pixel 3
The newGoogle Pixel 3 and 3 XLare the first Pixel phones to have wireless charging support with the Qi standard. But there’s more to the phone’s wireless charging capabilities than simply juicing up the battery. That’s because the Pixel 3 phones support Pixel Stand, Google’s all-new wireless charging dock/stand. The new Pixel Stand, as the name suggests, is a dock-style wireless fast charger for the new Pixel phones. As you can see, the stand has a circular puck-style base and an oval pad to rest the phone.
Oct. 9, 2018
Top Deals On Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8 in Amazon’s Great Indian Festival
Amazon Great Indian Festival is back again and we’re seeing offers on smartphones from top brands, including the likes of Samsung, who is offering jaw-dropping discounts on its flagship smartphones. Samsung has heavily discounted its Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9 and the latest Galaxy Note 9 flagship for the sale on Amazon. Even popular mid-range device’s like the Galaxy A8+ (Rs 23,990) have also been marked down significantly.
Oct. 9, 2018
Xiaomi Mi TV 4C Pro, Mi TV 4A Pro On Sale for the First Time at 9PM Today on Amazon, Mi.com
Xiaomi is ready to disrupt the Indian Smart TV market even further with itsthree new Android TVsin India, announced last month. Two of these TVs, the Mi TV 4C Pro and Mi TV 4A Pro are now scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 9 PM on Amazon India and Mi.com. In case you plan on buying one ofthese ‘Pro’ Mi TVsthen you should know that you’ll have two sales to snag them.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google’s $149 Home Hub Is a Google Assistant-Powered Amazon Echo Show Rival
Google kicked off its #MadeByGoogle” hardware event by announcing the newGoogle Home Hub, its new Echo Show competitor. As you can see, the Google Home Hub sports a massive display that puts the info right and center. At its heart, the Google Home Hub is essentially aGoogle Homesmart speaker with a display to see the info you need and manage your connected home devices from a single screen. Of course, you can speak to the Assistant and get things done, but Google says it has also revamped its services like Search, YouTube, Maps, Calendar, and Photos to look better on the Home Hub.
Oct. 9, 2018
Intel Unveils 9th Gen Processors, X-Series Options With up to 18 Cores
Intel has announced 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9900K — touted as world’s best gaming processor — apart from a series of new desktop chips for gaming as well as content creation. The $488 i9-9900K chip brings an exceptional level of performance to the desktop product line, the company said in a statement late on Monday. All three of the 9th Gen Intel Core processors (i5-9600K, i7-9700K and i9-9900K) enable fast, immersive experience for gamers, with up to 8 cores and 16 threads, up to 5.
Oct. 9, 2018
Mi Home Security Camera 360 Goes on Sale for the First Time at 12PM Today
Xiaomi may have built its brand name with budget smartphones in India, but the Chinese giant is now looking to help users build out their smart homes. With regards to the same, the company recently introduced itsMi Home Security Camera 360in the country and it’s now scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12 PM. Surprisingly, the camera is only available on Mi.com at the moment while the Amazon listing has yet to go live.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google to Shut Down Google+ After Major March 2018 Privacy Bug That It Didn’t Disclose
Google has said it is shutting down the consumer version of its own social networking site Google+ due to low usage and a bug discovered in March last year that could leak the data of about half a million of its users. “The consumer version of Google+ currently has low usage and engagement: 90 percent of Google+ user sessions are less than five seconds,”said Google, which is headquartered in Mountain View in northern California.
Oct. 9, 2018
Google’s #MadeByGoogle and Pixel 3 Launch Event: Watch It Live Here
Google’s “#MadeByGoogle” annual hardware event is set to start in a few hours. The event is taking place in New York City and it will kick off at 8:10 PM IST. Besides the new Pixel 3, 3 XL smartphones, the company is also expected to announce a slew of other products. For those of you who wish to catch the event live, Google will be streaming the event live from New York.
Oct. 8, 2018
Amazon Great Indian Festival: Extra 10% Cashback for Prime Members
Amazon Great Indian Festival is upon us and there are a lot of offers which have us salivating over our the latest tech products. The best part is that you can get even better deals if you are a Prime subscriber. Apart from offering heavy discounts on the products itself, Amazon Prime members can enjoy a few additional perks during the Amazon Great Indian Festival. First of all, the sale will start a day sooner for the Prime Members,so you can get their hands on products starting at 12 PM tomorrow, October 9.
Oct. 8, 2018
BlackBerry KEY2 LE With QWERTY Keypad Launched in India For Rs 29,990
Optiemus Infracom Ltd, which distributes BlackBerry-branded handsets in India, on Monday announced the launch of theBlackBerry KEY2 LE(Light Edition) in the country. The device has been priced at Rs. 29,990 and will be exclusively available on Amazon.in starting October 12. In a press release, Optiemus also announced that BlackBerry enthusiasts can use a‘Notify Me’button on Amazon India to receive a notification when it does eventually go on sale in the country.
Oct. 8, 2018
Flipkart Claims to Have Created Over 5 Lakh Jobs For The Big Billion Days Sale
With its fifth annualBig Billion Dayssales event about to go live in less than two days,Flipkarthas announced that it has added at least 30,000 direct jobs in its supply chain and logistics arm. The company further said that it is expecting its seller partners to add an estimated 5 lakh plus indirect jobs at their locations. The annual Big Billion Days event is scheduled from October 10 to 14 this year.
Oct. 8, 2018
Honor 8X To Be Amazon Exclusive; Reportedly Priced Under Rs 23,000
After the success of theHonor 7X, Huawei sub-brand Honor is set to launch Honor 8X in India on October 16. The Amazon exclusive phone will be priced between Rs 20,000-Rs 23,000, according to IANS, who quoted industry sources. The device with new Kirin 710 chip has been teased by the company and will be one of the key smartphones for Honor as it looks to take on Xiaomi’sPoco F1in the so-called premium mid-range segment.
Oct. 8, 2018
How Flipkart’s Mobile Insurance Works: Coverage, Claims Process And More
Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection plan, which wasunveiled earlier this yearalongside theAsus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)gives users buying a new smartphone to secure an all-around protection for their device. The e-commerce giant today expanded on this value-added service with the introduction ofinsurance for mobiles. Flipkart has now secured a corporate agent license to offer insurance via its e-commerce platform, for which it has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. The e-tailer will extend its insurance services to users, starting with mobile phones during “The Big Billion Days” sale, that kicks off on October 10 and continues up to October 14.
Oct. 8, 2018
Huawei Unveils Industry’s First Ultra-Fast Lithium-Silicon Battery
Aiming to achieve a breakthrough in battery life,HuaweiConsumer Business Group on Monday unveiled the industry’s first patented lithium-silicon battery that promises to greatly improve fast-charging capability and ensures safety. This patented technology is an iteration of the battery that is likely to be used in upcoming Huawei smartphones, the company said in a statement. The silicon anodes in the Lithium-Silicon battery hold more power than graphite-based versions, thus making the battery more durable and increasing its power-retention capacity.
Oct. 8, 2018
Microsoft Not Ready to Recover Files Deleted by Windows 10 October 2018 Update
Microsoft on Saturdaypaused the roll-out of the software updateafter several users complained that installing the update was wiping off their data. Later in the day, the head of theWindows Insider program, Dona Sarkar tweeted that Microsoft tech support has the tools to recover the missing files and guided followers how to reach out for assistance. But the Microsoft tech support team appears to be clueless about these tools, the Bleeping Computer reported on Sunday.
Oct. 8, 2018
OnePlus 6 Revisited: Does It Still Hold the ‘Flagship’ Status?
OnePlus is launching its next smartphone, theOnePlus 6T, later this month. This means the OnePlus 6, which is less than five months old, is about to lose its ‘flagship’ status very soon. So, I thought now would be a great time to revisit the OnePlus 6, and see how it is holding up against the new iPhones and the Galaxy(s) of this world. Well, I’ve been using theOnePlus 6as my daily driver since it got the Android Pie updatelast month, and I think the OnePlus 6 is arguably one of the best smartphones you can buy right now, having also been a great smartphone before the latest Pie update.
Oct. 8, 2018
OnePlus 6T Briefly Listed for Pre-booking on Amazon India
The much-awaitedOnePlus 6Tis scheduled for launch later in October and we’ve already learned a few key details about the device such as thelack of a 3.5mm headphone jackand the inclusion of anin-display fingerprint sensor. However, we have now learned that OnePlus 6T will be up for pre-booking on Amazon India from midnight today. An official listing forOnePlus 6T pre-booking gift card was spotted on the Amazon India app, under the “today’s deals” section.
Oct. 8, 2018
OnePlus 6T Will Be Launched in India on October 30
OnePlus has officially announced the unveiling and launch date of theOnePlus 6T. The next OnePlus flagship will be announced on October 30 at the KDJW Stadium (inside Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex) in Delhi. The event is not just the press, and fans can get their hands on entry passes from October 17. OnePlus says fans can get the chance to experience the OnePlus 6T, give their feedback and win goodies such as OnePlus Bullets Wireless at the launch event, which it’s calling the biggest ever OnePlus launch.
Oct. 8, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro Discounted to Rs 12,999 For Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale
Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days sale is almost upon us and we are expecting a boatload of smartphone deals to be offered during the sale. Xiaomi is also joining the festivities and has today announced an eye-grabbing deal on its best-selling device, the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Announced via an official tweet, Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain and Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy revealed that the Redmi Note 5 Pro has been discounted by Rs.
Oct. 8, 2018
What to Expect From The #MadeByGoogle and Google Pixel 3 Event Today
Judgment day is here for Google’s Pixel 3 and 3 XL and the new smartphones are likely to get the most attraction among the new launches from Google today. Besides the Pixel 3 pair, many other ‘Made by Google’ devices have been leakedand can thus be expected to launch at the same event. Pixel 3 and 3 XLhave been revealedin all their glory, thanks to thediverse range of leaks,. But, it is unlikely that Google devotes all its time to just the two new smartphones – even if for some vague reason, theweird fan theories about an altogether different and sneaky Pixel 3device refuse to go away.
Oct. 8, 2018
You Can Soon Buy Insurance For Smartphones on Flipkart
India’s leading e-commerce company Flipkart has announced a new tie-up with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer insurance on products like mobiles bought on its online shopping platform from October 10. “We will offer customised insurance solutions to power our complete mobile protection programme for all leading mobile brands sold on our platform with Bajaj Allianz,” said the Bangalore-based company, which will be kicking offThe Big Billion Days saleon the same date.
Oct. 7, 2018
LetsTrack Premium Vehicle GPS Tracker Review: Complete Control Over Your Car’s Safety
The ideas of cars as personal modes of transport has changed many shapes since its inception. The utility of cars has gone from status symbols to mere conveyances to eventually reach a rank of objects of admiration and love. Well, even if you don’t love your car more than your spouse or want to beburied with it like a pharaoh, there’s no harm in ensuring the safety of your vehicle and that’s why we’re taking a look at an extremely useful product today.
Oct. 6, 2018
Sundar Pichai Meets Pentagon over Controversial AI Drone Project
Facing President Donald Trump administration’s ire over its censored Chine Search engine project, Google CEO Sundar Pichai met Pentagon officials during his trip to Washington last week and probably discussed the controversial project “Project Maven“, the media reported. According to a report in The Washington Post on Friday, Pichai met “a group of civilian and military leaders mostly from the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Defense Department directorate that oversees the Artificial Intelligence (AI) drone system known as ‘Project Maven'”.
Oct. 6, 2018
Bombay HC Wants To Censor Netflix, Amazon Prime Content To Cut Nudity, Violence
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has vehemently disapproved the depiction of nudity, violence and vulgarity in TV shows and web series available on content platforms such asNetflix, Hotstar andAmazon Prime Video. The court has sent a notice to the information and broadcasting ministry, directing the officials to set up a pre-screening committee to assess all content before it goes online. “Take care that no series, national or international, is directly published on any platform.
Oct. 6, 2018
Facebook Setting Up Task Force for 2019 Lok Sabha Elections in India
Facing the uphill task of tacklingelection-related interferenceon its platform as India gets ready forpolls next year, Facebook said today it is establishing a task force comprising “hundreds of people” in the country to prevent bad actors from abusing its platform. “The team will have security specialists and content specialists, among others, who will try to understand all the possible forms of election-related abuse in India,” added Allan during a workshop on Facebook’s “community standards” in the capital.
Oct. 6, 2018
Facebook Testing Voice Commands for Messenger
As more and more new users come online, companies are trying to build capabilities to tackle problems such as different levels of literacy – digital and otherwise – and multiple languages. One way to do this is voice interactions, which makes it easier for new users unfamiliar with the internet. You can see this everywhere from phones to smart homes to smart speakers and the increasing use of voice-based assistants.
Oct. 6, 2018
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey First Impressions: Worth Taking a Leap
Well, I had the chance put in a few hours with the game, so let me break down my experience and see if I can answer that question. We only turned in around 10-15 hours of playtime, so don’t consider this as a full review of the game. We had the PS4 version for review and screenshots were captured on a PlayStation 4 Pro.Assassin’s Creed is set in 431 BC during the Peloponnesian war
Oct. 6, 2018
Google Could Soon End Chrome Support on Android Jelly Bean Devices
Google is planning to drop support for Chrome on devices running Android Jelly Bean. A commit spotted in the code of Chrome for Android suggests that Chrome will no longer get updates on devices running any build of Android Jelly Bean, which includes Android 4.1, 4.1 and 4.3. A report from XDA-Developers states that the minimum API level required to run Chrome on an Android device will soon be raised to Android 4.
Oct. 6, 2018
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL: Everything We Know So Far
One of the highly anticipated events of the year – the annual Made by Google launch event – isaround the cornerwith a host of announcements likely to be thrown at us by Google. The biggest attraction are thePixel 3 smartphoneswhich we are already familiar with. Over the last several months, there has been a great deal of noise around Pixel 3, thanks to the incessant leaksincluding the sale of allegedly stolen shipments in Europe.
Oct. 6, 2018
Microsoft Pulls Buggy Windows 10 October 2018 Update That Wipes Your Data
Card An alarming number of users took to social media sites, forums and Microsoft’s own support website to complain about the serious issue. Windows 10 October Update Deleted Half Of My Stuff.fromr/Windows10 “Last night I updated Windows 10 and it all went smoothly, but then I find that all my files in Documents are deleted. This included many crucial documents and financial info,” a user-complaint on the Microsoft support pageread.
Oct. 6, 2018
New Method Lets Attackers Hijack WhatsApp Account Via Voicemail
WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption feature ensures that our conversations remain private, but the platform itself is vulnerable to a simple attack which can hijack a user’s WhatsApp account. The method, which was discovered last year, can be used to take over the WhatsApp account of a target by stealing the verification code sent to their voicemail inbox without much technical knowledge. How is the WhatsApp Account Hijacked? The vulnerability, which can be used to take over someone’s WhatsApp account, was spotted last year by a security expert namedRan Bar-Zik.
Oct. 6, 2018
Pixel 3 Camera’s ‘Top Shot’ Will Eliminate Blinks, Capture Smiles, Group Selfies
Since the launch of the first series of Pixel devices, Google has been held the pole position in terms of smartphone photography. Theupcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLwill be even better than last year’s models in terms of photography and at the heart of thisGoogle’s advances in artificial intelligenceand powerful software algorithms that improve photos on Google’s Pixel devices. Over the last few months, we’ve heard about features likeSuper Selfiesanddual cameras on the front– the primary one will have autofocus capabilities.
Oct. 6, 2018
PUBG for Low-End PCs Launched, Exclusive To Thailand
PUBG Corp. recently releasedPUBG Mobile Lite, a toned down version of PUBG Mobile for budget smartphones. The company has now done a similar thing for PUBG on PCs. PUBG can now be run on less powerful hardware thanks toPUBG Project Thai.As the name clearly suggests, the game is only available in Thailand for now. The system requirements for PUBG Project Thai are lower than those of PUBG, and surprisingly, it can also run on PCs with an Intel Core i3 CPU and an Intel HD graphics.
Oct. 6, 2018
Fortnite Creators, Players Can Now Earn Real Cash For Gaining Followers
Epic Games has announced a new program called‘Support-A-Creator Event’which allows Fortnite content creators on all platforms to earn money. As part of the event, fans and followers of a creator can support them by spending V-bucks, Fortnite’s in-game currency. Epic Games’Support-A-Creator Eventis now live and will continue till December 31st. Creators who want to receive support from followers will have to register for the event first and fulfill certain criteria.
Oct. 6, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Battery and Charging Test: Long Lasting But Slow to Charge
Adding on to its line of premium mid-range smartphones, Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A7 in India. Priced starting atRs. 23,990, the all-new Galaxy A7 is the first smartphone from the company to feature a triple camera setup on the back which includes an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens, another first for Samsung. Compared to all the other mid-rangers Samsung launched this year, the Galaxy A7 definitely stands out, not only because of its triple camera setup, but also because of subtle design changes and its uniquely placed fingerprint scanner.
Oct. 6, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Camera Review: At Par With the Competition
Samsung recently launched the new Galaxy A7 (Rs. 23,990) in India, adding on to its line of premium mid-rangers in the country. The device packs in some impressive features, including a stunning 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a triple camera setup and a (not entirely) new fingerprint sensor placement. The device is powered by Samsung’sExynos 7885 SoC, coupled with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GBof internal storage. All things aside, the Galaxy A7’s triple camera setup is its highlighting feature and is probably what will attract most buyers.
Oct. 6, 2018
Raheel Khursheed Leaves Twitter To Become Snapchat Country Expert for India
Focusing on India reaped rich rewards for Facebook and now Snapchat is looking to reach the same heights with a new India strategy and leadership. Raheel Khursheed, the former head of Twitter News for India, has joined Snap Inc. as theCountry Expertfor India. The former Twitter executive tweeted that he left Twitter after over 4 and a half years and has now taken an important role at Snap, where he is leading all operations for India.
Oct. 5, 2018
Acer Predator RGB Mousepad Review: For Gamers Obsessed with RGB
RGB is at the heart of everything gaming these days. There’s no such thing as“Too Much RGB”, which is why even hardware manufacturers have started sticking blinking lights in just about everything lately. The Acer Predator RGB Mousepad is a perfect example of that. It’s priced at$59.99and comes with, well, RGB. It’s right in the name. When the Acer Predator RGB Mousepad showed up on my desk for review, the only question that I had on my mind was – Do I really need RGB lighting on mymousepad?
Oct. 5, 2018
Apple Barring Third-Party iMac Pro, MacBook Pro Repairs With T2 Security Chip
Apple already has total control over the design and production of its hardware, but the Cupertino giant is now looking to take full control of the repair of its popular devices as well. The Apple document reads,“For Macs with the Apple T2 chip, the repair process is not complete for certain parts replacements until the AST 2 (Apple Service Toolkit 2) System Configuration suite has been run. Failure to perform this step will result in an inoperative system and an incomplete repair.
Oct. 5, 2018
Apple, Amazon Deny Having China’s Spy Chips In Their Data Centers
Apple and Amazon have strongly denied a media report that claimed a massive “supply chain attack” by Chinese spies planted chips in motherboards in data servers bought by these two giants among 30 tech companies. Bloomberg Businessweek on Thursday reported that malicious chips, as small as a sharpened pencil tip, were planted by a unit of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army to gain access to the supply chain of SuperMicro, often called the “Microsoft of the hardware world”.
Oct. 5, 2018
Fake News Still Thriving on Twitter, Finds New Study
Using tools and mapping methods from Graphika, a social media intelligence firm, the researchers studied more than 10 million tweets from 700,000 Twitter accounts that linked to more than 600 fake and conspiracy news outlets. The microblogging site since then has stepped up its efforts to curb the spread of divisive messages and fake news on its platform. To further protect the integrity ofelections, Twitter earlier this week announced that it will now delete fake accounts engaged in a variety of emergent, malicious behaviors.
Oct. 5, 2018
Galaxy A7 Power Button Fingerprint Scanner and Face Unlock: How Well Do They Work?
Samsung recently lifted the covers off its first smartphone with a triple camera setup – theGalaxy A7. Starting at a competitive price ofRs. 23,990, the all-new Galaxy A7 packs in an Exynos 7885 SoC, coupled with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of internal storage. As with most other modern smartphones these days, the Galaxy A7 also packs in a fingerprint sensor and a face unlock feature for biometric authentication. However, with the Galaxy A7, Samsung has taken a new route with the fingerprint sensor and has replaced it from the back of the device to the power button.
Oct. 5, 2018
Get Rs 5,000 Off On Asus Zenfone 5Z In Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale
While Amazon is tempting users with ahard-to-ignore discounton theOnePlus 6for its upcomingsales festival, Flipkart is betting big on its competitor,Asus Zenfone 5Z. Asus has announced the‘flagship deal of the season’for the Flipkart The Big Billion Days sale, starting next week. As revealed via an official press release, all the variants of the Asus Zenfone 5Z will bediscounted by a flat Rs 5,000 during theFlipkart The Big Billion Days Salefrom October 10.
Oct. 5, 2018
Google Assistant Can Now Help You Book the Cheapest Uber or Ola
Google has announced a new feature for Google Assistant that will make hailing a cab more convenient and cheaper. Google Assistant will now let you find the best ride option to your destination by listing all available cab options from different services, the various fares and the estimated arrival time. The new feature works on phones and smart speakers with Google Assistant onboard, and is now being rolled in certain regions.
Oct. 5, 2018
Hero Offer on Asus Zenfone Max Pro In Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days Sale
Asus and Flipkart entered along-standing partnershipwith the exclusive launch of theZenfone Max Pro (M1)on Flipkart earlier this year. Now, the phone maker has decided to participate and offer heavy discounts during the latter’sBig Billion Day saleevent. ZenFone Max Pro (M1) is already anattractive devicein the entry-level segment for the price it retails at, but the Taiwanese giant is sweetening the deal byoffering a flat Rs. 1,000 discounton the 3GB+32GB base variant.
Oct. 5, 2018
Huawei Invited to Start 5G Trials in India
Putting speculation about its participation in India’s 5G roll-out process to rest, Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Friday said it had received an invitation from the Department of Telecommunications to take part in the trials for development of5G use cases in India. “We appreciate India’s collaborative and open approach towards Huawei. The country is on the right track to develop 5G network and Huawei remains committed to adding value to the services that roll out of this technology would unleash,” Jay Chen, CEO of Huawei India said.
Oct. 5, 2018
Millennials in India Prefer OnePlus over Apple: Survey
Chinese smartphone makerOnePlushas pipped Apple to emerge as the first choice among aspirational buyers seeking to purchase premium devices, a new survey said on Friday. When it comes to upcoming smartphones, the one that consumers are keenly looking for is OnePlus (36 percent), followed byApple(34 percent) withSamsungat the third spot (18 percent), said the survey from CyberMedia Research (CMR). According to CMR “Mobile Industry Consumer Insight” (MICI) report, OnePlus’ appeal and promise is very high among young consumers.
Oct. 5, 2018
You Can Now Buy Official Pixel 3 and 3 XL Cases From Spigen
It isn’t too long before Google formally unveils the Pixel 3 devices at itsOctober 9 event. The two smartphones have already leaked to a great extent and Google itself has beenunabashedly teasing them. Now, after numerous leaks including official renders of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL donningofficial ‘Made by Google’ fabric covers, the Pixel 3 pair has re-emerged on the website of popular case maker Spigen. Spigen has shared not just a handful but as many as18 options for covering up your new Pixel, and you can also buy them already.
Oct. 5, 2018
Motorola One Power Goes on Sale for the First Time Today at 12PM on Flipkart
Last week, Motorola announced an attractive new devicewell-suited for the average Indian consumer’s thirst for entertainment. With its huge battery, frequent updates under Android One, and a design meant to keep up with market trends, the Motorola One Power is a great value for money at the price ofRs 15,999. Today, the Motorola One Power goes on its first sale. While Motorola had been focussed on the offline market, this device can only be bought viaflash sales hosted on Flipkart.
Oct. 5, 2018
Nokia 7.1 Unveiled; 5.8-Inch PureDisplay Screen, Dual Zeiss Cameras
Adding to its growing list ofgorgeous glass and metal phones, HMD Global finally unveiled the Nokia 7.1 in London last night. The successor to the Nokia 7 from last year, it has a new and modern design, a superior display, and improved camera hardware thanks to dual Zeiss lenses. The Nokia 7.1 has beenpriced starting at 299 euros(approx Rs 25,299) for the base variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
Oct. 5, 2018
Nokia Announces New Pro Wireless Earphones and True Wireless Earbuds
In addition to theNokia 7.1, HMD Global also launched theNokia Pro Wireless Earphonesand theNokia True Wireless Earbudsyesterday night in London. The Nokia Pro Wireless Earphones are priced at69 euros (approximately Rs 5,840) while the Nokia True Wireless Earbuds carry a price tag of129 euros(around Rs 10,930). Nokia True Wireless Earbuds The Nokia True Wireless Earbuds are sweat and splash resistant as they come with an IPX4 rating. The Earbuds weigh just 5 grams and are claimed to provide 3.
Oct. 5, 2018
Now Scan ‘Nametags’ to Follow People on Instagram
The nametag, in case you are wondering, puts your Instagram handle along with your profile picture front and center. By default, it shows the Instagram gradient color in the background, but you can customize this to show different colors, emoji, etc. Heck, you can even choose to show your selfie along with some cool filters. If you are interested in giving it a shot, you can follow these steps to create your own nametag –
Oct. 5, 2018
Samsung Announces Record Third Quarter Profit
It earned 17.5 trillion won ($15.4 billion) in operating profit. The revenue is an over 20 percent increase (year on year) and nearly 12 percent high from the first quarter of this year, apparently on the back of robust returns from its chip business. Operating profit rose from 14.53 trillion won posted a year earlier, the South Korean tech giant said in a regulatory filing, Yonhap news agency reported. Sales advanced 4.
Oct. 5, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Performance and Gaming Review: Not for the Serious Gamer
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A7 (Rs. 23,990) in India, a premium mid-range device that sets itself apart from other mid-rangers from the company by offering a subtle design refresh, a triple camera setup and a uniquely placed fingerprint scanner. The device packs in anExynos 7885 SoC, coupled with 4/6GB of RAMand its performance is exactly in accordance with other premium mid-rangers available at this price point. If you’re in the market for a mid-range device and have been pondering over the Galaxy A7’s performance then allow us to help you make a well informed decision.
Oct. 5, 2018
Soon, You Can Enter Airports in India With No ID Thanks to Digi Yatra Facial Recognition
Soon, you’ll be rid of paper-based IDs at Indian airports and pass through checkpoints by using just your face, thanks to facial recognition technology. The Indian government has announced theDigi Yatrainitiative which aims to reduce the passenger processing time at airports by using biometric data for ticket, boarding and identity verification. How Will It Work? The Ministry of Civil Aviation says it will create a centralized registration system where users need to submit details such as their name, email ID, mobile number and a government-issued identity proof to create a Digi Yatra ID.
Oct. 5, 2018
These Nokia Smartphones Will Get Android Pie Update Starting This Month
Back in August, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas told Beebom that the Nokia Android Pie update roll-out will begin in September. On cue, theNokia 7 Pluswas the first Nokia phone to receive the update this past weekend. The company has now announced the Android Pie update roadmap for several other Nokia smartphones starting this month. However, Nokia did not mention an exact date for the rollout. TheNokia 7.1, which runs Android 8.
Oct. 5, 2018
Trump Wants Google to Shut Down China Search Engine Project
US Vice President Mike Pence has called on Google to end itscensored Chinese search enginethe ‘Dragonfly’project. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Pence in a speech yesterday in the US said American companies must reconsider turning over intellectual property as they expand in China. Google’s modified search engine, codenamed ‘Dragonfly’,would‘strengthen Communist Party censorship and compromise the privacy of Chinese customers’,Pence said. The news about Google’s plan to build a censored search engine in China broke in August when The Intercept reported that the search platform would blacklist “sensitive queries” about topics including politics, free speech, democracy, human rights, and peaceful protest, triggering internal protests among some Google employees.
Oct. 5, 2018
WhatsApp, Jio Plan Nationwide Campaign To Tackle Fake News, Rumors
Facebook-owned WhatsApp and Reliance Jio today started a new campaign to train people about using the mobile messaging platform responsibly on their JioPhones. Starting October 9, WhatsApp and Jio spokespersons and officials would visit 10 cities in different Indian states including Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for street plays and to engage users and guide them on meaningful and positive ways of WhatsApp use. In the past few months, WhatsApp has made a huge effort ineducating Indian users about the pitfalls of falling for rumors, given tips on how to check for fake news, and released many national-level adsin newspapersandon radio.
Oct. 5, 2018
Xiaomi is FC Goa’s Official Title Sponsor in Indian Super League
In an official statement, FC Goa mentioned that the team has shown‘extreme rigor and a raw ability to lead’, and these are the qualities which it shares with Xiaomi, which has led the Indian smartphone market for a few quarters. Xiaomi’s sponsorship deal with FC Goa will certainly create some waves in the country and is indicative of the company’s change in strategy for the Indian market. Xiaomi has been known all these years as a company that does not advertise or sign sponsorship deals.
Oct. 5, 2018
Motorola Could Dump Moto C, Moto M, Moto X Lineup in 2019
Under Lenovo’s reign, Motorola (formally known as Moto) has churned out a vast number of phones, but the company’s lineup may soon undergo some major changes for the next year. Journalist Evan Blass, aka evleaks, saysMotorola or Lenovo will be cutting out the Moto C, M, and X lineupfrom its portfolio this year. The company will instead focus on its popular Moto G series and expand on it with the launch of four different variants.
Oct. 4, 2018
After Smartphones, Xiaomi Will Now Make Mi TVs in India
After dominating the Indian smartphone market for four consecutive quarters, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi today announced that it will manufacture its popularMi LED TVsin the country. Xiaomi has partnered with Noida-based Dixon Technologies to locally manufacture Mi LED TVs at the state-of-the-art facility in Tirupati which was inaugurated by state Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. “I have a vision of making Tirupati an IT Hub, offering a one-stop solution for leading electronics players encompassing the entire life cycle of and ecosystem in electronics from design to death,” Naidu told the gathering here.
Oct. 4, 2018
Alienware m15 Ultraportable Gaming Laptop Features Up to GTX 1070 GPU, 144Hz Display
Alienware is one of the most iconic gaming brands and we’re well aware of how massive and hefty its gaming laptops can be. Well, here’s a surprise for you – Alienware m15 is the company’sfirst-ever ultraportable gaming laptopwith a slim body and sleek design but the same powerful performance. With the launch of the Alienware m15, Dell is nowfinally shedding the bulkto adopt slimmer build, narrower bezels, and modern design characteristics.
Oct. 4, 2018
Apple Beats Google To Become World’s Top Brand, Facebook Slips to 9th Place
According to the ranking, Apple’s brand value grew 16 percent (year-on-year) to $214.5 billion. It went on to become the first company in the US tohit the $1 trillion market cap. “In second place, Google was up 10 percent to $155.5 billion whileAmazonis valued at $100.8 billion,” campaignlive.co.uk reported, citing the report findings. Microsoft (valued at $92.7 billion) was fourth while Coca Cola (valued at $66.3 billion) came fifth followed by Samsung on sixth spot.
Oct. 4, 2018
Bumble Ready to Take on Tinder in India, with a Little Help from Priyanka Chopra
Tinder rival and social networking app to help you find dates, friends and jobs, Bumble hasformally announced that it will be entering the Indian market. A-list actor Priyanka Chopra is backing the launch, by investing in Bumble and will be making key decisions for the company’s expansion in India,CNNreported. Chopra had worked on thelaunch of Bumble Bizz, the company’s business networking feature, which arrived last year and that’s what sets the app apart from the likes of Tinder.
Oct. 4, 2018
Everything You Need to Know About LG V40 ThinQ’s Five Cameras
LG’s new flagship smartphone, theV40 ThinQ, appears to be a great device on paper. For $900, the phone is packed with powerful specs like a 6.4-inch OLED panel, Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It also has 32-bit Hi Fi Quad DAC and an interesting single speaker that gets louder when you place it on a surface thanks to the design of the phone.
Oct. 4, 2018
Facebook Adds AI Features to ‘Marketplace’ For Faster Transactions
As Facebook celebrates the second anniversary of its “Marketplace“, the social media giant has introduced new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered features to help its buyers and sellers complete transactions faster. It has grown to be a place where people around the world can discover things they love, connect with people locally, launch a business, and earn a living, Facebook said. “We believe AI can fundamentally change the way people shop, and are excited about the potential opportunities and value it can bring to buyers and sellers,” Deborah Liu, Vice President, Marketplace, Facebook.
Oct. 4, 2018
Windows 10 October 2018 Update Enables Ray Tracing Support For Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs
As noted in our review and coverage of the Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs,ray tracing technology improves game visualsby a huge magnitude, but it was dependent on a number of pieces falling into place. Also, Microsoft’s DXR API will serve as a standard platform and lets developers leverage the real-time ray tracing capabilities ofNVIDIA’s RTX line-upof GPUs, includingthe RTX 2080, which we reviewed. The first few games which support the ray tracing technology are Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Battlefield V and Metro Exodus.
Oct. 4, 2018
Get Ready for 3D Songs and Music That Moves Inside Your Head
Ever heard a 3D song? Wonder how it sounds like? According to experts, 3D music provides you with an experience of a music concert while allowing you to feel the sound move inside your head. “Poised to be the future of evolved sound, 3D music is aimed at replicating the natural sound experience for the audience by giving them an immersive experience,” Kapil Gulati, Director, Consumer Segment, Sennheiser India, told IANS.
Oct. 4, 2018
Google Assistant Revamp Brings New UI, Voice Commands for Managing Subscriptions
In the two years since its launch,Google Assistant has become fasterand better, with a wide range of features and skill-sets. And, to improve the user experience further, Google is nowrolling out a redesign to the Assistant UI on Android,which now offers a consistent experience when compared tothe recently revamped Google apps. It follows the new approach of a simpler interface with more white space and breathing room for text and visual elements.
Oct. 4, 2018
How To Enable Data Saver Mode in Twitter for Android and iOS
Twitter finally lets its mobile app users conserve data on the go. TheData Saver modewhich was previously available for Twitter Lite and Twitter’s mobile web version, has now been added to the company’s Android and iOS apps. Data Saverrestricts the use of data in the background, drops the quality of images loaded with the tweets and also blocks auto-playing videos fromyour Timeline. It can come in handy if you ever want to save on your allocated data towards the end of the month.
Oct. 4, 2018
Indians Spend More Time Watching Online Videos than TV: Limelight Survey
Indian viewers are now watching online video content for an average of eight hours 28 minutes each week, more than the time they spend viewing TV every week which is eight hours and eight minutes, according to a new survey released today. “Online media has provided unmatched flexibility and options to Indian consumers, who can now enjoy access to a myriad of media content from movies to sports, infotainment and TV series ’round-the-clock’ and ‘on-the-go’,” said Jaheer Abbas, Senior Director, Southeast Asia and India, Limelight Networks.
Oct. 4, 2018
iPhone XS Max Scores 105 in DxOMark, Lags Behind the Huawei P20 Pro
The iPhone XS and XS Max are undoubtedly one of the best camera phones out there. The phones come with adual 12MP rear camera-setup with Dual OIS, and the ability to shoot 4K video at 60FPS, along with a bunch of improvements to the camera system found on the iPhone X. While in our testing of the iPhone XS camera, it definitely looked like a much better camera than the iPhone X, and in most cases even the Pixel 2,DxOMarkhas now published detailed results of their testing of the iPhone XS Max camera.
Oct. 4, 2018
iPhone XS Performance and Gaming Review: An Incredibly Powerful Phone
TheiPhone XS launchedlast month to much fanfare — as is always the case with a new iPhone — and with Apple being boastful of everything about the new phone from its display, its cameras, to its battery, and speakers. While most of that can be dismissed as marketing and hype-building — after all, the iPhone XS still has the same display as the iPhone X, and it’s cameras are (potentially) still not as good as the Pixel 2 — one thing that can’t be denied is thatthe new A12 Bionic chipset has some serious power under the hood.
Oct. 4, 2018
LG Announces V40 ThinQ With Five Cameras, Massive OLED Display
LG has finally officially unveiled theV40 ThinQ, a phone that’s been leaked numerous times over the past month. We already knew it would have five cameras, and a bunch of other high-end features. And now that it’s here officially, we don’t have to speculate about the V40 ThinQ. We’ll get to those five cameras later. The LG V40 ThinQ is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
Oct. 4, 2018
LG Unveils Watch W7 Hybrid Wear OS Smartwatch With Mechanical Hands
Alongside the flagshipV40 ThinQsmartphone, LG has also taken off its first-ever Wear OS-powered smartwatch, the Watch W7. The Watch W7 also sports mechanical hands, so in a way it’s also the first hybrid smartwatch from the Korean company. Jumping into the specifications right away, the LG Watch W7sports a circular 1.2-inch LCD screenwith a display resolution of 360×360 pixels and pixel density of 300ppi. It’s powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 2100 chipset (not the latestSnapdragon 3100 SoC), coupled with 768MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage.
Oct. 4, 2018
Microsoft Launcher 5.0 Brings Windows Timeline to Phones, New Feed and Glance UI
Microsoft has announced Microsoft Launcher 5.0 and one of the most interesting features introduced by it is the arrival ofTimeline on smartphones. Originallyannouncedin May, Timeline is now available as a preview feature on Microsoft Launcher 5.0 for Android, and will soon be available on iOS too. Timeline lets you resume tasks from the point where they left off by going back in activity history, such as opening a web page that you viewed a few days ago, or opening documents that you were working on yesterday, without having to hunt for the file.
Oct. 4, 2018
Motorola One Power Performance and Gaming Review: Middling Performance With No Surprises
The Motorola One Power isequipped with a combination of Snapdragon 636 and 4GB of RAM. This a fairly common setup seen on some of the most popular phones such asNokia 6.1 Plus, Redmi Note 5 Pro,Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, and it’s legible that Motorola chose this for the new entrant, which is launched with the intention of attracting existing Motorola users to upgrade toa more futuristic design and a longer power backupwhich guarantees usage and entertainment for a long duration.
Oct. 4, 2018
Motorola One Power vs the Competition: How Does It Fare?
Motorola, a name which seemed to be lost amid the whirlwind of aggressive Chinese brands like Xioami and OnePlus setting a foot in India, is now trying to regain lost ground by bringing anew promising device at an attractive pricing. The Motorola One Power, with the noticeably massive battery and a palatable price ofRs 15,999, has definitely made us curious. We’ve been getting a lot of queries about how the Motorola One Power compares against its major price-wise competitors such asRedmi Note 5 Pro,Mi A2,Nokia 6.
Oct. 4, 2018
OnePlus 6 To Be Discounted to Rs 29,999 For Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale
Ahead of the launch of the OnePlus 6T, which is expected to happen sometime later this month, the price of its predecessor, the OnePlus 6, has been temporarily discounted for Amazon’sGreat Indian Festivalsale event that kicks off October 10. On the landing page for the sale event, Amazon has today revealed that the OnePlus 6’s base variant (6GB+64GB) will bemarked down by Rs 5,000 for an effective price ofRs 29,999as compared to its original Rs 34,999 price tag.
Oct. 4, 2018
Panasonic Eluga X1 Hands-On: Bulky, Smudgy and Overpriced
Panasonic has todaylaunchedtwo new smartphones in India- theEluga X1and theX1 Pro. Both the devices feature the same glossy build and internal hardware, except for a higher memory configuration (6GB+128GB) on the Eluga X1 Pro and its exclusive support for wireless charging. Panasonic is promoting the X1 duo as flagship devices based on the overall experience and certain standout features they offer, which include an IR face unlock, support for wireless charging and the company’s AI-based Arbo Hub app.
Oct. 4, 2018
Panasonic Launches Eluga X1, X1 Pro in India with IR Face Unlock; Starts at Rs 22,990
Panasonic has entered thepremium mid-tier segment of the smartphone marketwith the new Eluga X1 and X1 Pro smartphones.The phones are part of the company’s new flagship lineup and feature a 6.18” FHD+ display with a notch and a premium stainless steel body with a 2.5D curved design. Eluga X1 and X1 Pro are priced at Rs 22,990 and Rs 26,990 respectively. The phones will be available in silver and dark grey from October 10 at all leading retail outlets around the country.
Oct. 4, 2018
Portronics Mport 7C USB-C Dock: An Affordable Dongle for Your MacBook
Apple fans often have to pay the price for the company’s design decisions such as the removal of the headphone jack, and the exile of the still-widely-used USB Type-A port. The company also sells the new MacBooks with USB-C, while still sticking to Lightning ports for iPhones, confusing users endlessly. The solution is a class of accessories known to us asdongles. Many hate them, but dongles allow a level of expansion that one can only dream Apple gives out of the box.
Oct. 4, 2018
PUBG Banned over 13 Million Accounts For Cheating Since Mid-2017
Almost every online multiplayer game out there is plagued by cheating, butPUBGis especially taking stringent action on cheaters. With China being a hotbed forPUBG pluginsand cheating, the country is the primary target of PUBG Corp.There have even been arrestsin relation to the problem. In fact, PUBG Corp has also taken plenty of measures to ensure that their game is free of cheaters. Ineach of its past updates, the company has hoped to tackle the menace with new changes, better reporting tools for non-cheaters as well as action on those reports.
Oct. 4, 2018
Sony Xperia XA3, XA3 Ultra Leak Shows Taller Screens, Dual Rear Cameras
We’ve got outfirst look at the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra via CAD-based renders, thanks toMySmartPriceand well-known leakster OnLeaks. Both devices will feature a glass-sandwich design, with smaller bezels, 18:9 screens, dual rear-cameras, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and more. Let’s take a look at what we know about these two devices up so far: The Xperia XA3 is expected tosport a 5.9-inch Full-HD+ display, which would probably be an IPS LCD panel.
Oct. 4, 2018
Truecaller Chat Aims to Tackle Fake News, Spam That Plague WhatsApp
Truecaller has launched Truecaller Chat, an in-app instant messaging feature which allows users to chat with their friends and at the same time, help in curbing the spread of fake news. The messaging feature is a communication tool at its core, but it also allows users to report suspicious links which contain misleading information or fake news. Truecaller Chat will allow users to mark website links as spam and report such messages to prevent the proliferation of fake news.
Oct. 4, 2018
Twitter’s Android and iOS App Get ‘Data Saver’ Feature
Twitter has today added a much-appreciated ‘Data Saver’ mode to its Android and iOS apps, making it easier for users with spotty connectivity to access tweets and engage in conversations. The data-saving mode was previously available only toTwitter Lite(or Twitter mobile website) users, but wasrecently extendedto web users through a progressive web app test. Once you’ve enabled the data saver, Twitter will drop the minimum image quality and won’t autoplay the videos in your Timeline – that can now beviewed in reverse chronological order.
Oct. 4, 2018
Facebook Increases Account Deletion Grace Period from 14 to 30 Days
With the two-year-old security loopholedisclosedby Facebook last week, the social media giant has yet again been forced into the corner for toying with user privacy. This led to a massive backlash and several users even decided to delete their accounts. However, the 14-day grace period for the permanent deletion of an account has now been extended to 30 days. This simply means you’ll now have to control your urge to scroll through the News Feed to see that Tasty video or your friend’s status updates for 30 days (i.
Oct. 3, 2018
[UPDATE: Back Now] Instagram Faces Widespread Outage As App and Website Go Down
Update: Instagram is working just fine once again, so you can sigh in relief and get back to those Stories. Instagram’s app and web version seems to have been hit by a widespread outage as users all over the world are reporting that the service is down. We first came across the outage when trying to load a personalInstagramfeed, which didn’t show the Stories section on top. We couldn’t even open any of the Explore section tabs, and finally we couldn’t post a new picture.
Oct. 3, 2018
Airtel Acquires Bengaluru-Based AI Startup AuthMe
Indian telecom leader Bharti Airtel has announced the acquisition of AuthMe ID Services, a Bengaluru based startup focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions. As part of the “acquihire” deal, the core team of AuthMe will join Airtel and will be a part of Airtel X Labs in Bengaluru, the company said, without disclosing the transaction amount. Airtel set up Airtel X Labs with the aim of driving cutting edge innovation in the areas of AI, IoT (Internet of Things), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).
Oct. 3, 2018
Amazon’s New Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Dongle On Pre-order in India for Rs 5,999
Amazon has unveiled a new Fire TV Stick 4K, which brings Ultra HD or 4K, and HDR streaming through an HDMI dongle, the first of its kind from the company, just days after unveiling a newAmazon Echo smart speakers lineup. Competing with the Chromecast Ultra, the Fire TV Stick 4K will be available in India from November 14,and is priced at Rs 5,999, and you can currently pre-order it on Amazon India.
Oct. 3, 2018
Apple Is Testing a Fix for the iPhone XS Charging Problems
After recent reports that a small but substantial number of iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units were not charging if connected while the devices were asleep, and after a long but not unusual silence from Apple regarding the issue, it seems the Cupertino giant is finally testing out a fix in the latest iOS 12.1 beta 2 update. While the company didn’t mention anything in the changelog for iOS 12.
Oct. 3, 2018
Apple’s New iPhones Expected to Rule Indian Market This Diwali
The sales of newly-launched iPhone Xs and XS Max premium smartphones will pick up in India with the country entering the festive season from October 10, experts said today. Apple brought its much-awaited line-up of iPhones in India on September 28. iPhone XS with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage costs Rs 99,900; 4GB and 256GB variant is priced at Rs 114,900 and the 4GB with 512GB variant will come for Rs 134,900.
Oct. 3, 2018
BlackBerry Evolve Will Finally Go on Sale in India on October 10 on Amazon For Rs 24,990
TheBlackBerry Evolveis ready to go on sale after a delay of nearly two months. Announced in the first week of August, the phone was supposed to hit stores that month, but it will go on sale on October 10, Optiemus Infracom, the company behind the BlackBerry brand in India, announced. The phone will beavailable on Amazon.in for Rs 24,990. The company had announced ahigher-end Evolve X smartphonein August too, though that’s yet to go on sale, despite a September launch date being specified at unveiling.
Oct. 3, 2018
Exclusive: Motorola One Power to Get Dual VoLTE With Android Pie Update
Motorola One Power, a device which isyet another attempt to define what an ideal mid-range smartphoneis, has a serious issue that might upset potential buyers. But worry not, as we’ve been informed by a reliable source at Motorola that it istesting support for dual 4G/ dual VoLTE serviceson the Motorola One Power. This feature, as per the source, isexpected to be rolled out along with the Android Pie update. Given the guarantee of regular updates under the Android One banner, the update shouldn’t be taking too long.
Oct. 3, 2018
Facebook Claims No Third-Party App Accessed User Data With Stolen Access Tokens
Issuing a fresh apology in the data breach that affected 50 million users, Facebook has said that a detailed investigation found no evidence that the hackers accessed any third-party apps using Facebook Login. In the biggest-ever security breach afterCambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook last week admitted that hackers broke into nearly 50 million users’ accountsby stealing their “access tokens” or digital keys. “We have now analysed our logs for all third-party apps installed or logged in during the attack we discovered last week.
Oct. 3, 2018
Honor 8X Confirmed to Launch in India on October 16
Honorunveiledthe Honor 8X in China last month, and now, the company is ready to bring it to India. The phone will be launched in India on October 16 at an event in New Delhi. In addition to India, as confirmed by theofficial website. The Honor 8X features a6.5-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD screenwith a pixel density of 397ppi and a screen-to-body ratio of 91%. The device features an Eye Comfort mode certified by TÜV Rheinland which reduces blue-light exposure and prevents eye fatigue.
Oct. 3, 2018
Honor Announces Mega Discounts in Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days Sale
Honor has announced today that it has managed to sell more than2 million smartphoneson Flipkart this year, and has set a target of 1 million sales on Flipkart during the upcomingThe Big Billion Dayssales extravaganza. Honor also revealed all the exciting offers that it will be offering during The Big Billion Days sales festival, which coincides with theAmazon Great Indian Festival Sale. The company has heavily marked down the prices of best-sellers like the entry-level Honor 9N and flagship Honor 10.
Oct. 3, 2018
Microsoft Announces Surface Studio 2, Cortana-Powered Surface Headphones
Microsoft also announced the new Surface Studio 2, aimed at creative professionals,which has a refreshed design, along with upgraded internals. The company also unveiled the all-new Surface Headphones Bluetooth headset, which is the first Microsoft-branded audio accessory in the Surface family. `Surface Studio 2 The Surface Studio 2 is billed as the ‘most powerful Surface ever’. Despite that name, it doesn’t get the latest Intel Core i9 processors, but is powered by the Intel Core i7 7820HQ processor with 4 cores and 8 threads.
Oct. 3, 2018
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Gets 8th Gen Intel CPUs, But No Thunderbolt 3
Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 6, which brings a quad-core 8th Gen Intel Core Ultrabook processor and also comes in a new black finish. The Surface Pro 6 flaunts a similar design to its predecessor, with a magnesium unibody build and the Alcantara fabric Type Cover. The Surface Pro 6starts at $899,while the Surface Pro Signature Type Cover will be sold separately in Cobalt Blue, Burgundy and Platinum color options at $160.
Oct. 3, 2018
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs Surface Pro 5: What’s New?
Microsoft has unveiled theSurface Pro 6,a new device in the Surface lineup which packs an upgraded Intel processor and comes in a new black color, which looks quite appealing. But are the faster processor and the additional color option the only new elements brought by the Surface Pro 6, and how does it differ from its predecessor, theSurface Pro 5? On the face of it, there doesn’t seem to be much that’s changed.
Oct. 3, 2018
Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop 2 With Upgraded 8th Gen Intel CPUs
Microsoft has unveiled a ton of new products today, but the one which is most likely to come to India is the Surface Laptop 2. Microsoft only recently launched the first-gen Laptop in India, which we thought was an excellent premium ultrabook, so while it’s likely that the Surface Laptop 2 will come to India, it will be a few months before that happens. Surface Laptop 2 also has a new black finish this time around, which is more classic and elegant, alongside the colorful teal and burgundy options.
Oct. 3, 2018
This is How OnePlus 6T’s Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor Works
OnePlus recently confirmed that the OnePlus 6T will feature anunder-display fingerprint scanner, at the expense of the rear fingerprint sensor. In an official forumpost, OnePlus co-founded Pete Lau explains how the under-display fingerprint scanner works and why it decided to include it now. Firstly, OnePlus 6T’s under-display fingerprint scanner technology is calledScreen Unlock,and it employs a new optical module backed by multiple software algorithms and Qualcomm SoC security, to deliver a fast and reliable authentication experience.
Oct. 3, 2018
Tim Cook Denies Apple Collusion with Other Tech Companies in Banning Infowars
Theremovalof Infowars from iTunes and App Store over violation of Apple’s hate speech rules triggered a range of comments with Alex Jones the man behind Infowars, speculating that tech companies colluded to expel him from multiple platforms, such asTwitter,Facebookand Pinterest. Apple CEO Tim Cook has now shed some light on the reason why the conspiracy theorist’s content was purged from the Apple ecosystem. In a recent interview with VICE, Cook revealed that removing Infowars podcasts from iTunes and the ban on the app was just part of Apple’s content curation policy.
Oct. 3, 2018
WhatsApp Android Beta Gets Picture-in-Picture Mode for YouTube, Instagram Videos
WhatsApp has finally started rolling out ‘Picture in Picture (PiP) mode’ for viewing videos shared from select platforms, for all Android beta users running Android 4.4 and above. The feature will likely to be graduated to the stable app after a period of testing in the beta version. According toWABetaInfo, the PiP feature is being introduced for all Android beta users that would allow users to play videos hosted on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Streamable right within WhatsApp, without opening a separate app or browser window.
Oct. 3, 2018
You Can Soon Use All Android Apps on Windows With Screen Mirroring
Obviously, there are some restrictions: you need to have an Android 7.0 + device and the latest version of Windows 10, so if you use an iPhone with your Windows PC, you are out of luck. Screen mirroring means Your Phone will show your smartphone’s display, including notifications, any apps or games running on it, to the Windows 10 desktop in real-time with some latency, choppiness in videos or games, or delay as is expected in mirroring.
Oct. 2, 2018
Telegram Fixes Desktop App Flaw That Leaked IP Addresses in Calls
Telegram is reputed to be one of the most secure messaging platforms out there, but a security researcher recently discovered a vulnerability in Telegram’s desktop client which leaked the IP address of users while making calls. Dhiraj Mishra, the security expert who uncovered the flaw, spotted that the Telegram Messenger for Windows and Telegram for Desktop did not offer the tool to disable Peer-to-Peer (P2P) calls, which means the IP address of users would be left exposed whenever they make calls.
Oct. 2, 2018
Nokia 7.1 Plus Receives TENAA Certification With Launch Imminent
HMD Global’s upcoming smartphone, the Nokia 7.1 Plus, has been making rounds of the rumor mill for the past few days. An unannounced Nokia device with the model no. TA-1131, which is allegedly the Nokia 7.1 Plus, has now been spotted on TENAA, revealing its key specs and hinting at an imminent launch. The upcoming device bears a striking resemblance to theNokia 7 Plus, down to the vertically aligned camera set-up, the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and dual rear camera sensors.
Oct. 2, 2018
HP’s New Spectre Folio Hybrid Laptop Brings An All-Leather Body With LTE Support
HP has unveiled an all-newSpectre Folio, a notebook that pushes the envelope when it comes to design with an all-leather exterior, LTE connectivity, a unique hybrid form factor, as well as a brand new Intel-based motherboard design. The leather body is made out of 100 percent chromed tan, full-grain leather, which HP claims is durable, while also adding a natural hinge which makes the new form factor possible. You can see the quintessential marks of leather-work such as the accented stitching and clamped edges.
Oct. 1, 2018
Ads Coming to WhatsApp Soon; Facebook Had Plans in Place Even Before 2014 Acquisition
Facebook is reportedly gearing up to start showing ads on WhatsApp and is already working on the ad placement tools in the Status section of the app’s iOS version. Now, new reports are shedding light on Facebook’s plans to bring ads to WhatsApp. Popular WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo recently tweeted that WhatsApp is working on implementing ads in the iOS app. Acton added theFacebook wants to link user account to their WhatsApp numbersto enable greater data sharing with Facebook, presumably for targeted ads.
Oct. 1, 2018
Oppo Announces First India R&D Center in Hyderabad
Chinese smartphone makerOppoannounced today it was planning to set up its first India research and development (R&D) center in Hyderabad. In line with its objectives, the company has hired Tasleem Arif as its R&D Head in India, Oppo said in a statement. “We are focused towards offering unique experiences to our consumers in India through our innovations and technological capabilities. The opening of our first R&D Centre in Hyderabad is a step in that direction and strengthens our commitment to the Indian consumers,” said Charles Wong, Oppo India President.
Oct. 1, 2018
Elon Musk Agrees To Step Down as Tesla Chairman; Will Pay $20 Million Fine
Coming under pressure from his lawyers and investors of Tesla, tech billionaireElon Muskhas agreed to step down as chairman of the company for three years and pay a $20 million fine in a deal with the US stock market regulatory authority, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to resolve securities fraud charges. The SEC announced the deal on Saturday, two days after it sued Musk in federal court for misleading investors over his post on Twitter last month that he was considering taking Tesla into private ownership.
Oct. 1, 2018
Facebook Faces $1.63 Billion EU Fine for Latest Data Breach Affecting over 50 Million Users
Embroiled inanother massive data breach, Facebook may face $1.63 billion in fine from the European Union (EU) privacy watchdog, the media reported. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Sunday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission which is Facebook’s lead privacy regulator in Europe, has asked Facebook to submit more details in the incident where data of over 50 million users were hacked via “Access Tokens” or digital keys.
Oct. 1, 2018
Fortnite Cube Has Created Another Floating Island
Fortnite has just entered into Season 6, and there are abunch of changes. Among the many new things, the patch notes mentioned new ‘floating islands’ on the map, but so far there was only one — ahuge chunk of Loot Lake which was raised into the air by the Cubethat apparently didn’t melt inside the lake. That particular floating island has been moving around the map, and underwater-Kevin has finally reached the first rune among the ones it left printed on the map,pulling it up into the air and causing it to float as well.
Oct. 1, 2018
Google Doodle Celebrates Indian Ophthalmologist Govindappa Venkataswamy
TheGoogle Doodletoday celebrates thecentenary of renowned ophthalmologist Govindappa Venkataswamy, known as ‘Dr V’ among his patients, who flocked to the Aravind Eye Hospital that he founded in Madurai. It’s not just the Doodle that you see when you open a new tab on Chrome or when you visit Google.com, you can see a miniature doodle on every search results page. Born on this day in 1918 in Vadamalapuram, Tamil Nadu, Venkataswamy was permanently crippled by rheumatoid arthritis.
Oct. 1, 2018
Google’s Pixel Slate Tablet Could Let You Dual-Boot Chrome OS and Windows 10
Google’s first Chrome operating system (OS) based tabletPixel Slatemay support dual-booting Windows 10, allowing two major PC operating systems to run on one device, according to multiple reports this week. “The company could allow thePixelbookto be Windows 10 certified meaning that Google Pixelbook could soon run Microsoft’s Windows 10,” Windows Latest reported on Sunday, as per IANS. Chrome OS, designed by Google, is based on the Linux kernel and uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface to primarily support web applications, with support for Android apps and games.
Oct. 1, 2018
Honor Play Gets New Ultraviolet Edition, On Sale from October 3
The Ultraviolet Honor Play packs the same specifications as the Midnight Black and Navy Blue variants of the device. The company has not revealed whether the higher-end 6GB + 64GB variant of the Honor Play will be available in the Ultraviolet color option or not. The Honor Play features a 6.3-inch FHD+ display that comes with a notch and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is expandable by up to 256GB with a microSD card.
Oct. 1, 2018
LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7 with Google Assistant Support, Rugged ‘PK Series’ Speakers Launched in India
Aiming to redefine the music experience, LG today launched its new line-up of speakers with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ‘Meridian Audio’ tech, with the flagship speaker featuring support for Google Assistant and powered by Android Things. The new range of audio devices include the ‘PK’ series and the LG XBOOM AI ThinQ WK7. The LG PK3 is available for Rs 10,990, PK5 for Rs 14,990, PK7 for Rs 22,990 while the ThinQ WK7 costs Rs 27,990.
Oct. 1, 2018
Microsoft Officially Brings Robot OS to Windows 10
Microsoft has announced an experimental release of “Robot Operating System (ROS1)” for Windows as a next step in bringing features like Machine Learning (ML), computer vision, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud services and other Microsoft technologies to home, education, commercial and industrial robots. “This development will bring the manageability and security of ‘Windows 10 Internet of Things (IoT) Enterprise’ solutions to the ‘ROS’ ecosystem,”Lou Amadio, Principal Software Engineer, Windows IoT, Microsoft wrote in a blog post late on Friday.
Oct. 1, 2018
More Than a Smartphone Brand, Says Xiaomi with New Launches in India
In a bid to break the notion that it is just a smartphone brand, Chinese electronics major Xiaomi has amplified its products portfolio in categorieslike fitness and health, smart home, smart travel and more, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. After gaining ground as the top selling brand in the competitive Indian smartphone market, the company has ventured into the smart home category in India, by introducing air and water purifiers, projectors,security cameras, televisions and kitchen equipment, among others.
Oct. 1, 2018
Motorola One Power Review: A Decent Yet Flawed Budget Smartphone
Motorola has pulled up its sleeves to compete in the highly competitive mid-range segment in India and the newly launched Motorola One Power is what the company thinks will grab the attention of the users drooling over performance and longevity. The massive battery on the Motorola One Power, which besides Android One affiliation also gives the device its title, is set to generate sufficient attention for the brand and also help former Motorola enthusiasts and users live up to their love for the brand.
Oct. 1, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 Launched in India at Just Rs. 799
Xiaomi has today launched theMi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2in India at justRs. 799.The new Bluetooth speaker from Xiaomi is quite portable, and features powerful neodymium drivers which Xiaomi claims deliver superior clarity and better response. The new device also comes with a built-in microphone which allows users to take incoming calls. The Mi Compact Bluetooth Speaker 2 connects over Bluetooth 4.2 with a range of 10 meters and has an audio frequency range of 200Hz to 18000Hz.
Oct. 1, 2018
Nokia 5.1 Plus Goes on Sale For the First Time at 12PM on Flipkart Today
Unveiled alongside theNokia 6.1 Plusearlier in August, the Nokia 5.1 Plus neither had a price tag nor a release date for India until last week. It has been priced reasonably atRs. 10,999and is scheduled to go on sale for the first time on Flipkart today, as well as Nokia’s own online store, at 12 PM. The Nokia 5.1 Plussports a 5.86-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, with a 19:9 aspect ratio since you get a massive notch up-top.
Oct. 1, 2018
Nokia Confirms October 11 Event in India With Nokia 7.1, 7.1 Plus Expected
HMD Global has sent out press invites for an event on October 11 in India where the company is expected to make an‘important announcement’. The media invite doesn’t mention anything about a product launch event, but we expect the company to launch the Nokia 7.1 and the Nokia 7.1 Plus in India on the scheduled date, following their announcement at another event on October 4. Renowned leakster, Roland Quandt, recently revealed some information about the upcoming Nokia 7.
Oct. 1, 2018
Dell Inspiron 15 7572 Laptop with 8th-Gen Intel CPU Launched at Rs 64,990
Dell has launched theInspiron 15 7572,which comes equipped with an 8th-Gen Intel processor andstarts at 64,990. The device will be offered in four configurations and will be available exclusivelyon the official Dell online store in India. As for the pricing, the lowest-end Inspiron 15 7572 model is available at Rs. 64,990 but Dell is running promo discounts on the link above, where you can get it with a Rs 5,000 discount.
Oct. 1, 2018
Motorola Slashes Moto E5 Plus, Moto X4 Price in India
Motorola has announced price cuts on theMoto E5 Plusand theMoto X4. Both the smartphones will be available at the reduced price points from all Moto Hubs and authorized retail stores across the country. The Moto E5 Plus, which was launched at priced at Rs. 11,999, will now be available atRs. 10,999following the price cut. As for the Moto X4, its 4GB variant has received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 and will be available atRs.
Sep. 30, 2018
Facebook Hack May Have Affected Instagram, Spotify and Tinder Profiles
But a new revelation might further widen the impact of the security breach. Facebook’s VP of product management, Guy Rosen, has disclosed thathackers may have also exploited the security flaw to access users’ accounts on third-party services, which use Facebook login, such as Tinder, Airbnb, Spotify as well as Instagram. A Facebook spokesperson recently acknowledged malicious parties may have gained access to an individual’s profile on other services if they used their Facebook account to sign up for it.
Sep. 29, 2018
Google’s New Project Aims to Preserve the Cultural Heritage of Indian Railways
In a first-of-its-scale heritage mapping and digitisation project, Google and Ministry of Railways on Friday launched a project that aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the Indian Railways. The two-year digitisation project “The Railways-Lifeline of a Nation” is a comprehensive digital document viewable on Google’s Arts and Culture website. It was launched at the National Rail Museum. The project is divided into “Journeys”, “People”, “Heritage” and “Engineering” sections, each containing visual and textual narratives that rail enthusiasts can access for free.
Sep. 29, 2018
Here’s Your Chance to Review the OnePlus 6T Before Launch
OnePlus is bringing back The Lab forthe OnePlus 6T, the testing program where it lets OnePlus community members and phone users test its upcoming phone and provide feedback as well as a review before launch. With the OnePlus 6T expected to hit stores next month or by early November, OnePlus is ramping up its community engagement efforts. We sawThe Lab go live last time around for the OnePlus 6, and this time too, the deal remains more or less the same.
Sep. 29, 2018
Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange Zebpay Shuts Down Operations
Amidst the global crypto market slump, Zebpay, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, has shut down operations following theregulationsimposed by the Reserve Bank of India earlier this year. In an official blog post, the company revealed thatall unexecuted cryptocurrency transactions will be canceled starting at 4:00 PM on September 28th, and after that, no cryptocurrency orders will be accepted. Zebpay notified that all incomplete orders will be refunded as crypto coins and tokens back into the Zebpay wallet of customers.
Sep. 29, 2018
Nokia 7 Plus Stable Android 9 Pie Update Finally Starts Rolling Out
Adding to the steadily growing lineup of Android 9 Pie devices, HMD Global (the company now leading the charge of Nokia-branded phones) is finally rolling out the stable update that brings the latest flavor of Android to Nokia 7 Plus owners. The Android 9 Pie stable update, which carries the build number V3.22C,weighs in at about 1.4GBin total and it does take some time to download and install, so be patient.
Sep. 29, 2018
Pocophone Starts Sending Poco F1 Units to Developers for Better Custom ROM and Mods Support
Xiaomi’s subsidiaryPocophone launchedits first smartphone – the Poco F1 – in India last month, featuring flagship specifications at an affordable price of just Rs. 20,999. Packing Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, the Poco F1 quickly became an overnight sensation worldwide. What’s more interesting is that at the launch event, Poco announced its support for the developer community and promised that unlocking the Poco F1’s bootloader won’t void the manufacturer’s warranty, something that is commonly seen on devices from other manufacturers.
Sep. 29, 2018
Redmi Note 6 Pro is the First Xiaomi Phone With Dual Selfie Cameras
Xiaomi hasquietly announced the new Redmi Note 6 Proin Thailand and while the quiet launch is pretty surprising, we are glad that the Redmi Note 6 Pro is finally official, after so many leaks and rumors. The Redmi Note 6 Pro brings a number of upgrades over the Redmi Note 5 Pro, including the notch, but the most interesting upgrade has to be the new quad cameras. Yes, the Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a dual camera setup on both the front and the back, making it the first Xiaomi phone to have dual selfie cameras.
Sep. 29, 2018
September Android Distribution Report: Android Oreo Grows, Pie Still Absent
As per the updated Android distribution figures,Android Oreo’s net adoption figures now stands at 19.2%, with Android 8.1 Oreo standing at 5.8% while Android 8.0 commands a share of 13.4%. Thepreviousreport showed Android Oreo’s adoption at the 14.6% mark, which means it has recorded a jump of 4.6% in a span of around two weeks. Android Oreo’s growth had been stagnant since late August, however, the increase in its distribution comes at the expense of previous builds.
Sep. 29, 2018
Xiaomi Quietly Launches Redmi Note 6 Pro With Quad-Cameras, Notch
After numerous leaks and rumors over the past week, Xiaomi has now quietly made its latest mid-range offering – the Redmi Note 6 Pro – official in Thailand. This device is the successor to the popular Redmi Note 5 Pro,which sold millions of units in Indiaand has brought along a larger display with a notch, quad-cameras and a ton of AI features. Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro only in Thailand on Thursday, September 27, via theirCommunity ForumandFacebook.
Sep. 28, 2018
Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Pro Hands-on: Android TV Makes All The Difference
Xiaomi took the wraps off itsnew Mi TV Pro series, which includes the 32-inch Mi TV 4C Pro, 49-inch Mi TV 4A Pro, and the ultra-thin 55-inch Mi TV 4 Pro, at the much-hyped ‘Smarter Living’ launch event in Bengaluru. They made their debut alongside theMi Air Purifier 2S,Mi Band 3, and more. The new Mi TV 4 Pro series starts at a bargain price of Rs 14,999 for the HD-Ready Mi TV 4C Pro and goes up to Rs 49,999 for the top-end Mi TV 4 Pro with a 4K panel.
Sep. 28, 2018
Amazon Echo Leads India’s Smart Speakers Market
Led by Amazon, the smart speakers category in India grew 43 percent in the second quarter this year, an International Data Corporation (IDC) report said today. Amazon with itsEcho range of smart speakers, led the category with 59 percent market share, closely followed by Google for the second position, showed IDC’s “Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker”. “Although the initial usage of smart speakers are currently limited to few use cases as the smart homes market is at a very nascent stage in India, we are seeing signs of it growing beyond entertainment,” Navkendar Singh, Associate Research Director, IDC India, said in a statement.
Sep. 28, 2018
DoT to Work with Telcos, UIDAI on Aadhaar Verdict Compliance
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has said it would talk to Unique Identification Authority of India and telecom operators to make sure telecom regulations and service providers are in compliance with the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar, said DoT Secretary Aruna Sundararajan on Thursday. The Supreme Court on Wednesday, whileupholding the constitutional validity of Aadhaar, struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, disallowingprivate entities from possessing Aadhaar numbers of individuals.
Sep. 28, 2018
Facebook Uses Your 2FA Mobile Numbers For Ad Targeting In The Name of Security
The latest one, believe it or not, is so bad, that it’s used largely by absolutely scummy companies and apps simply looking to harvest daya. Facebook has been using its vast pool of mobile numbers submitted by users fortwo-factor authenticationand allowing advertisers to target these numbers by adding them to their Facebook audience database. So now not only does Facebook know what you like, whom you interact with, the brands you love and the ones you hate, your political affiliations, your location and photos for facial recognition, but also has the phone number to deliver all those targeted ads straight to your phone through various apps that may also have access to your number.
Sep. 28, 2018
Amazon Announces ‘Great Indian Festival’ Sale from October 10-15
Amazon has announced the‘Great Indian Festival’, which kicks off on October 10 and will last until the midnight of October 15, coinciding with Flipkart’sThe Big Billion Days. Amazon’s upcoming sales fest will be chock full of offers for buyers, ranging from huge discounts on PCs and audio accessories to attractive deals on smartphones, home appliances and a wide range of other products. Here’s a sneak peek at the offers and benefits that will be live during Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale:
Sep. 28, 2018
Google Celebrates Indian Railways With Multimedia Showcase in Arts And Culture
In a first-of-its-scale heritage mapping and digitisation project,Googleannounced a new project that aims to preserve the legacy and heritage of the Indian Railways through theGoogle Arts and Culturewebsite and app,which went viral earlier this yearand could already be regularly used by many Indian users. The two-year digitisation project “The Railways-Lifeline of a Nation” is a comprehensive digital record which is seen onthe Arts and Culture websiteand app. It was launched at the National Rail Museum in Delhi.
Sep. 28, 2018
Here’s Why Xiaomi’s New Mi TV Pro Doesn’t Have Netflix Support
Xiaomi introduced itsnewest Mi TV 4 lineup, with an Android TV foundation, at its ‘Smarter Living’ launch event in Bengaluru yesterday. The new Mi TVs may not feature major hardware upgrades, but the software experience has received a massive facelift, thanks to theAndroid 8.1 Oreo-based Android TVunder Xiaomi’s own PatchWall UI. As for PatchWall, it now comes integrated as the default launcherover the stock Android TV experience, which can be turned on with just one click on the bundled Mi Remote.
Sep. 28, 2018
India to Have Over 700 Million Smartphone Users by 2022: Counterpoint
The sales volume sweet spot is moving from sub-$150 (nearly Rs 10,000) segment towards mid-tier as many features and capabilities common among flagship models, progressively diffuse through to these lower price bands, noted Counterpoint’s white paper on “India Mid-Tier Smartphone Segment and opportunity for SoC players”. “Features such as full-screen displays, dual-cameras, biometric security and support for Artificial Intelligence (AI) are beginning to make in-roads to the mid-range. They will become widespread over the next few years,” said Tarun Pathak, Associate Director at Counterpoint Research.
Sep. 28, 2018
iPhone XS and XS Max Start Shipping In India: Where To Buy
Afterpre-ordersbegan for the brand newiPhone XS and iPhone XS Maxin India on September 21, the new iPhones have started shipping out to customers today, and for those of you who pre-booked them to get in-store, you’ll be getting it today as well, so you can call and confirm your appointment. If you’ve not yet pre-ordered the new iPhone XS, there’s still time as most e-commerce portals and carrier websites are still taking pre-orders as of this writing.
Sep. 28, 2018
iPhone XS Beautygate: Is Apple’s Smart HDR Over Smoothening Your Face?
The last week or so was basically iPhone week all over the world, as bloggers and YouTubers all putting out their impressions of the phone (we did too) along with full-fledged reviews. Out of all the things about the new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, one that’s really creating a lot of buzz is the so-called ‘BeautyGate.’ Essentially, itseems the iPhone XS and XS Max are over-smoothening photos to make them look more pleasing, and while this is something alotof brands tend to do with their smartphones, Apple never has.
Sep. 28, 2018
iPhone XS Face ID: How Fast Is It Compared to the iPhone X?
At it’s iPhone event earlier this month, Apple announced the newiPhone XS,iPhone XS Max, andiPhone XR, all of which come with a notch and Face ID. The Cupertino giant said that Face ID on the new iPhones is now fasterthanks to some new algorithms and a faster Secure Enclave— a welcome update to the Face ID found on the iPhone X. So how fast is Face ID on the iPhone XS?
Sep. 28, 2018
Mi Band 3 Goes on Sale for the First Time in India at 12 PM on Amazon, Mi.com
Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker – theMi Band 3– is going on sale in India today on Amazon.in and Mi.com.Priced at Rs 1,999, this is the first sale of the Mi Band 3 and it remains to be seen how long it will last. In any case, you can followthis linkto get in the queue to buy the tracker. The Mi Band 3 comes with alarger 0.78-inch capacitive OLED touchscreenwith a 128×80 pixel resolution.
Sep. 28, 2018
Mi Home Security Camera 360 Hands-on: Peace of Mind For a Bargain
At its major product launch event in Bengaluru, Xiaomi extended its smart home offerings beyond air purifiers, which alsobagged an upgradeyesterday, and smart routers with the launch of the Mi Home Security Camera 360 degree. The smart security camera is one of the many products in Xiaomi’s “Mi Ecosystem,” where the devices are manufactured by partner companies (over 200 of them), such as Mijia in this case, but the device is sold under Xiaomi’s banner.
Sep. 28, 2018
Mi Luggage Hands-on: All-New Product, Typical Xiaomi Quality
While Xiaomi’s Bengaluru event was focused on smart devices, the Chinese giant launched one non-tech product dubbed asMi Luggagein India as well. These suitcases, which are available in two different sizes, 20-inch and 24-inch, adds to the Chinese giant’s fledgling lineup of lifestyle products. I’ve alreadytried out Xiaomi backpacksearlier this year and I had loved it, so I had high hopes. They didn’t let me down and here are my first impressions of the Mi Luggage suitcases:
Sep. 28, 2018
Paytm Mall Offers Exchange Bonus of up to Rs 7,000 for iPhone XS, XS Max
There is good news for those who want to get the new Apple iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max(starts at Rs. 99,900)as Paytm Mall is offering an exchange bonus of Rs 7,000 to prospective buyers in addition to the exchange value of their old phones. The e-commerce arm of Paytm today announced the availability of the newly-launched iPhone models on its website and mobile app. The new iPhone XS and XS Max began shipping in India today, along with other second-tier markets, andthere are tons of launch offers already.
Sep. 28, 2018
Pixel 3 Could Have iPhone-Like Haptic Feedback, Vibration System
Another day, another Pixel 3 leak. Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 has been leaked more time times than most other smartphones, and the latest one claims that the upcoming Google flagship will feature anew vibration system to provide a better haptic feedback for user interactions. A new ‘hands-on video’ of the Pixel 3 XL has surfaced online, courtesy of a Russian publication named Rozetked, which shows the device in its white color option while being compared with the Pixel 2 XL.
Sep. 28, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Camera Review: Decent Enough But Not The Best
The new Realme 2 Pro, which waslaunchedearlier today, is being hailed as a contender which can challenge the dominance of Xiaomi, and in ourreview, the new Realme device proved that it definitely packs a punch. A faster processor, a hefty 8GB of RAM and an improved imaging hardware are the upgrades brought by the Realme 2 Pro, but is the device’s camera performance really worth the hype or is it just another budget dual camera smartphone?
Sep. 28, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018): What’s In the Box?
The newSamsung Galaxy A7comes in a not-so-special white box that Samsung has been using for most (if not all) of its non-flagship smartphones. We received the black variant of the device which comes in the standard white box with A7 Triple Camera emblazoned on the face in bold letters. The box has an indicative triple camera module illustrated on the top right corner of the front, with more details about the device listed on the back.
Sep. 28, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Camera Samples: Daylight, Low Light, Wide Angle Photos and Selfies
While more cameras doesn’t necessarily mean better picture quality (take the Pixel 2 for example), Samsung’s triple lens camera setup does seem to do a fairly decent job. So, if you’ve been aching to find out what the images clicked using theGalaxy A7look like, you’ve come to the right place. Before delivering our verdict on the cameras on the Galaxy A7 in our full review of the device, we just wanted to give you a peek at what the camera is capable of.
Sep. 28, 2018
Samsung’s New Galaxy A7 Brings Quirky Portrait Backgrounds, Portrait Dolly Effects
With the new triple camera setup comes a host of new features, including two new impressive portrait mode effects that promise to take your portrait shots to the next level. The Galaxy A7’s triple camera setup comprises of a24MP primary lens coupled with a 5MP lens for depth perception and an 8MP 120-degree ultra-wide angle lens. Naturally, you’d expect the device to feature Samsung’s Live Focus mode for portrait shots that has previously been seen on other Galaxy devices with a dual camera setup.
Sep. 28, 2018
Siri Shortcuts Don’t Sync with Your Apple ID; Here’s How You Can Fix That
I had been using the iPhone X to test outiOS 12anditsfeatures, and obviously I downloaded Siri Shortcuts as soon as it came out. Since then, I spent a lot of time at first trying to understand exactly how this thing worked, and then to actually createSiri Shortcuts for things I thought would be useful for me. I already have a shortcut to select and send my last few screenshots to my MacBook Pro with AirDrop.
Sep. 28, 2018
Trendosaur: Find the Best Products to Sell Online
With the age of e-commerce not showing any signs of slowing, more and more people are heading online to shop for their favorite products. In fact, it’s been shown that consumers are spending more than 2 trillion dollars each year on their online spending habits. Of course, that means that companies like eBay and Amazon are reaping profits throughout the globe, but studies are showing that the market also has demand for those smaller, specialized stores focusing on industry niches internationally.
Sep. 28, 2018
Google Search to Get Ticket Discount Alerts, Improved Travel Planning Features
Google has announced a host of new features for its flights, hotels and ticketing search to make travel planning more convenient for all users. The changes come at a time when Google seems to be focusing ontravel planning as a key activity on many of its productsincluding search. It’s part of the company’s Your Trips feature in Google that keeps an eye on the destinations you are interested in, going to or planning to go to.
Sep. 27, 2018
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen), Echo Input Coming to India in Early 2019
Amazon unveiled a bunch ofnew Echo devices in Seattle last week. While a handful of those devices like thenew Echo Dot,Echo Plusand theEcho Subare already available on pre-order in India, but there was no information about the launch of other Echo devices. Now Amazon India has confirmed that it plans to bring the second-generation Echo Show and the new Echo Input to India early next year. During a briefing in Delhi, Amazon showcased the new Echo devices, and we were informed that the company plans to launch both the second-generation Echo Show as well as thenew and exciting Echo Inputin India next year.
Sep. 27, 2018
Amazon’s New Echo Smart Speakers Hands-On: A Much-Needed Makeover
Amazonunleashed a fleet of new Echo productsin Seattle last week. As an Alexa-powered Echo Dot user, I was beyond excited for the new products like the newEcho Dot, theEcho Sub, etc. So, when Amazon invited us to check out theirnew products here in India, I happily stepped forward and took them for a quick spin. Here’s what I think about the new Echo devices – The New Echo Dot: I like It
Sep. 27, 2018
Fortnite Season 6 Is Here: Pets, New Map Changes, Shadow Stones, and More!
Fortnite Season 6 is finally here! After an amazing Season 5, which saw events like the purple cube “Kevin” drop out of the rift and roam around the map leaving runes, and finallymelting down inside Loot Lake, Season 6 is coming to Fortnite. The servers are currently in downtime after which all the Season 6 changes will be live. We have thepatch notesfor patch v6.0 which heralds the beginning of Season 6, and there are a bunch of exciting changes to the game!
Sep. 27, 2018
Google Gets Nostalgic With Special 20th Birthday Video Doodle
Googleofficially turned 20today, and it’s celebrating with a nostalgic video feature of interesting searches through the years — from holidays, events, achievements and people to the best dance moves, food to eat, planets and languages. Google has answered all our queries since it came into being in 1998 as a research project by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, both Ph.D. students at the Stanford University, US. The new search engine had a bold mission to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.
Sep. 27, 2018
Google Maps Gets New Group Planning Feature
It seems like Google Maps developers are on a roll of late, releasing one feature packed update after another to the widely popular Maps app. The company released amajor update early in the month, which included a new events section, altitude data for cycling and walking, along with other additions to the app. Before that Google had releasedanother significant featureto help flood victims in Kerala, allowing them to share their location even while offline.
Sep. 27, 2018
India Consuming Most Data To Download Torrents; Up to 1GB Per Day on Average
Smartphone users in India are consuming an average 1GB data per day, froman average 7.4GB a month not long ago, and spending more than 90 minutes on online activities daily across the entry-level, mid and premium segments, a Nielsen India report said on Thursday. “The advent of high-speed 4G Internet, less-expensive mobile handsets and a correction in call data charges have encouraged the speedy adoption of smartphones in India,” said Abhijit Matkar, Director-Technology IPG – Nielsen India.
Sep. 27, 2018
LG V40 Partially Unveiled Ahead of October 3 Launch
Ahead of its official launch scheduled for October 3, LG has partially lifted the covers of its upcoming flagship – the LG V40 ThinQ – in Korea. Following arecent leakposted by famed Twitter leaksterEvan Blass, which shows off an AT&T branded LG V40, the company has unveiled parts of the device in anofficial poston its Korean website. Even though LG hasn’t revealed any specific details regarding the specifications of its upcoming V-series flagship, the post does reveal that the LG V40 will feature an impressive-sounding 6.
Sep. 27, 2018
Limiting Screen Time Might Help Your Child’s Brain Development
Parents, please take note. If you want your kids to do well in life, limit their screen time to less than two hours,encourage them to do physical activitiesand to have sufficient sleep, suggests new research. Following a two-hour screen time limit during childhood and adolescence is particularly important for cognitive development, showed the findings published in the journal The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. “We found that more than two hours of recreational screen time in children was associated with poorer cognitive development,” said one of the researchers Jeremy Walsh, CHEO Research Institute, Canada.
Sep. 27, 2018
Mi Air Purifier 2S With OLED Display Launched for Rs. 8,999
Xiaomi’s Smarter Living event in Bengaluru also saw the launch of an upgraded Mi Air Purifier, dubbed simply Mi Air Purifier 2S. It is priced at Rs. 8,999 and will go on sale on September 28, i.e tomorrow. You will be able to buy it from Amazon.in, Flipkart and Mi.com. Mi Air Purifier 2S follows the aesthetics of itspredecessor, but upgrades on the same with theaddition of a circular OLED display on the front.
Sep. 27, 2018
Motorola One Power Camera Review: Longs for More Power
Since always, the performance of cameras has been imperative to the choice of consumers buying a new smartphone. Now, with the evolution of hardware, features easily percolate from the premium segment to the mid-range and over the period of two years, tech such as dual cameras has gone from being incredibly prized to being highly common.Motorola One Power(Rs. 15,999) is one such illustration of this trickling effect and the smartphone gets aniPhone X-esquerear camera as well as a large sensor on the front.
Sep. 27, 2018
OnePlus 6T CAD Renders Show Off Teardrop Notch, OnePlus 6-like Design
We all know the OnePlus 6T is coming, and the company has already confirmed that the phone will have anin-display fingerprintscanner (exciting!) andno headphone jack(bummer!). We’ve already seen some leaks, box leaks, and more for the OnePlus 6T. Now, however,OnLeakshas come out with some beautiful, high resolution CAD renders of the upcoming OnePlus flagship. The renders show off the upcoming smartphone from all sides including its teardrop notch, and the absence of a headphone jack.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Battery Test: Decent Backup with Decent Charging Speed
The Realme 2 Pro has just beenlaunchedat astarting price of Rs. 13,990, and we know that you are curious to know everything about the new device, ranging from an in-depth review of the device to camera performance and battery output. In this article, we’ll discuss in detail about the Realme 2 Pro’s battery output, charging speed and how long does it take to fully juice up the device. TheRealme 2 Pro comes equipped with a3,500mAh battery, which is a significant downgrade from the 4,230mAh battery fitted inside theRealme 2.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Camera Samples: Day Time, Low Light and Portrait Mode Photos
Realme hasjust launched the Realme 2 Proin India ata starting price of Rs. 13,990and it seems like a pretty capable smartphone, be it from the teardrop notch featuring display, the Snapdragon 660, or the cameras. So, it’s obviously not a downgrade like the Realme 2 and Realme has touted the cameras on the Realme 2 Pro to be one of the best in this price range. The Realme 2 Pro comes with a16MP f/1.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Performance and Gaming Review: Fast and Fluid
The Realme 2 Pro (starting atRs. 13,990) is the latest offering from Realme’s smartphone line-up, and the company has put in a considerable amount of effort to market the Realme 2 Pro as a competent smartphone which can justify the ‘Pro’ suffix. The Realme 2 Pro packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC with up to 8 gigs of RAM, which are some solid specs for a budget smartphone these days, and it does not disappoint.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Review: The “Real” Realme 1 Successor?
Realme has launched the company’s latest smartphone, the Realme 2 Pro, in India at a greatstarting price of Rs. 13,990. The new device carries the ‘Pro’ moniker and brings some noticeable improvements over theRealme 2. The company is banking on the Realme 2 Pro’s faster performance, better imaging hardware and a more appealing design with the teardrop notch to fill the potholes left by the Realme 2’sunderwhelming performance. Today, we have the top-end version of the Realme 2 Pro which packs 8GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage, while an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC ticks under the hood.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Specs, Launch Date and Price in India
Realme has today launched the Realme 2 Pro (starting atRs. 13,990), a beefed up version of theRealme 2which introduces a ton of upgrades such as a better camera set-up, a much faster processor, more RAM and storage, a higher resolution display and an overall more appealing design. But before we go into a detailed review and compare it with other smartphones in the same price bracket, let’s have look at important details such as its key specs, pricing, and availability in India.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro with Snapdragon 660, Waterdrop Notch Launched for Rs 13,990
Realme has today launched the company’s latest smartphone, theRealme 2 Pro, which brings several upgrades such as a faster processor, better camera hardware and a new design with a waterdrop notch up front. The Realme 2 Pro comes in three variants, with the base model starting at Rs. 13,990, and is expected to go on sale startingOctober 11exclusivelyon Flipkart. The 4GB + 64GB variant will be available atRs. 13,990,the 6GB + 64GB is priced atRs.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme Launches Entry-Level Realme C1 For Just Rs. 6,999
At the recently concludedRealme 2 Pro launch, the company surprised audiences with an all new offering in the entry-level smartphone segment – the Realme C1. Priced at just Rs. 6,999, the new Realme C1 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC coupled with an Adreno 506 GPU, 2GB RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The smartphone also packs an impressive 6.2-inch HD+ notched IPS display with an 19:9 aspect ratio, giving the device an 88.
Sep. 27, 2018
Realme 2 Pro: What’s In The Box?
Realme has launched the Realme 2 Pro (starting at Rs. 13,990), an upgraded version ofthe Realme 2which brings numerous improvements such as a much faster processor, a higher resolution display, better imaging hardware, more RAM and higher internal storage. The battery capacity has been decreased, but there is a noticeable improvement in the build quality as the Realme 2 Pro’s design is less flashy and has a much more premium feel to it, thanks to the curved glass edges.
Sep. 27, 2018
Shane Dawson’s ‘The Mind of Jake Paul’ Calls Out YouTube Prank Culture
The first episode of Shane Dawson’s eight-part documentary series, “The Mind of Jake Paul,” dropped yesterday, and it is probably the hottest video on the platform right now. The video garnered over 10 million views in less than 24 hours. But why are people watching this video? Why is it being shared and written about on media? Well, that’s because this series is about Jake Paul. Yes, one half of thePaul brotherswho are arguably the most notorious YouTubers out there.
Sep. 27, 2018
There’s a Color Palette in iOS 12’s Screenshot Editor
With iOS 11, Apple introduced a new screenshot editing tool called ‘Instant Markup’ that let you quickly edit and markup a screenshot and share it without having to head over to Photos, and engaging in the comparatively longer process of doing the same. With iOS 12, Apple has added anew color palette to the screenshot editor, so you now have a much wider range of colors to choose from while editing your screenshots.
Sep. 27, 2018
YouTube Adds HDR Support for iPhone XS and XS Max
After the new iPhone XS and XS Max went on sale, people started noticing that even with a big, beautiful display that’s been called thebest display on a smartphoneever, the new iPhones couldn’t play HDR videos on YouTube. As it turns out,YouTube didn’t have the HDR feature ready on sale-day, but the company has, in the few days since, updated its app to enable HDR playbackon Apple’s latest devices. So users can now enjoy all the High Dynamic Range content that they want to on YouTube.
Sep. 27, 2018
WhatsApp Working With Jio to Fight Fake News Menace
Earlier this month, Reliance Jio’s low-cost JioPhone duoreceived supportfor WhatsApp. Over 25 million new users were thereby added to WhatsApp’s user base, with many of them first time internet users, raising concerns regarding the increase in the spread of fake news on the platform. While WhatsApp had previouslyroped in Delhi-based non-profit Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF)to raise awareness among its user base regarding the menace of fake news, the company’s efforts didn’t seem enough.
Sep. 27, 2018
Xiaomi Brings ‘Mi Luggage’ To India at Bargain Price of Rs. 2,999
While Xiaomi’s Bengaluru event wasall about ‘Smart Living’, the Chinese giant has also launched the not-so-smart Mi Luggage suitcase lineup in India. It adds to the company’s fast-growing lineup, which includes T-shirts, bags, ball pens, and more, in the country. The new Mi Luggage suitcases are quite affordable and comes in two different variants, i.e 20-inch and 24-inch. Thesmaller suitcase has been priced at Rs 2,999whereas the bigger one comes at Rs 4,299.
Sep. 27, 2018
Xiaomi Finally Launches Mi Band 3 in India; Priced at Rs 1,999
After making us wait for months, Xiaomi has finally launched its newest fitness tracker – theMi Band 3in India at its Smarter Living event in Bengaluru. It has been priced at Rs. 1,999 and will on sale from September 28. The Mi Band 3 has been priced at Rs 1,999, which is quite decent when you compare it to the169 yuan price tag(approx. Rs. 1,799) of the fitness band in China and the Rs 1,799 for the Mi Band 2.
Sep. 27, 2018
Xiaomi’s Android TV-powered Mi TV 4 Pro, 4A Pro, 4C Pro Come to India, Starting at Rs 14,999
Alongside theMi Band 3andMi Air Purifier 2Sin India, Xiaomi has today added three new Mi TV variants to its existing lineup. The Chinese giant has launched the 32-inch Mi TV 4C Pro, 49-inch Mi TV 4A Pro, and 55-inch Mi TV 4 Pro, priced starting at Rs. 14,999. First and foremost, let’s get the pricing of each of the new Mi TV variants out of the way. Xiaomi has yet again priced its smart TVs quite reasonably, where the32-inch Mi TV 4C Pro variant will be sold for Rs.
Sep. 27, 2018
Xiaomi’s Rs 2,699 Mi Home Security Camera 360 Can Also See In The Dark
Xiaomi has made its first foray into home security devices in India with the Mi Home Security Camera 360 at the#SmarterLiving event. Priced at Rs 2,699, the Mi Home Security Camera is packed with features that most users would want in a home security device, but also has that signature Xiaomi low pricing, which makes it all the more attractive for urban users who have been on the fence for such products.
Sep. 27, 2018
Top Facebook Exec Calls WhatsApp Co-founder Brian Acton ‘Low Class’ After Latest Allegations
Denying WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton’s claims that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergtried to undermine the instant messaging app’s encryption technology, a top Facebook executive called Acton “low-class”. Acton started WhatsApp with Jan Koum. Facebook acquired the messaging service about four years ago for $22 billion. Acton quit Facebook a year ago, and Koum too left the company in April. In an interview with Forbes, published on Wednesday, Acton alleged thatZuckerbergwas in a rush to make money from the messaging service and undermine elements of its encryption technology, CNBC reported.
Sep. 26, 2018
5 Best Fast Chargers for iPhone XS and XS Max In India
iPhones have supported fast charging since last year when Apple launched the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. So it’s no surprise that theiPhone XSalso supports fast charging. However, what’s surprising is that the charger Apple includes with your Rs 1 lakh phone is not a fast charging one. It is, in fact, a very slow charging adapter. I could go on a rant about this, but we’ll leave that for some other time.
Sep. 26, 2018
5 Best USB-C to Lightning Cables for iPhone XS and XS Max in India
I’m sure you’re aware that iPhones have supported fast charging since the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X were launched last year. However, for some reason Apple is determined to not ship a fast charger with its expensive iPhones that it thinkspeople are getting for a low price after all. So if you’ve taken the step of buying a fast charger, I’m pretty sure you’re now looking for a USB-C to Lightning cable for actually charging your phone with the fast charger because iPhones use USB Power Delivery and that’s only on USB-C (hah!
Sep. 26, 2018
[Update: macOS Affected Too] Weird Windows Bug Blocks Brands Pages on Facebook From Posting
Update: Seems to be down on Mac too. More below. Facebook seems to have been hit by a weird bug which doesn’t let Business or Brand Pages post anything from aWindows PC. We have been struggling with this bug today, since our social media manager uses a Windows laptop and have had to useHootsuiteto tackle the issue, which surprisingly hasn’t seen much discussion. As we discovered today morning, we were unable to post anything on the Beebom Facebook page from the Windows laptop.
Sep. 26, 2018
Deal: Grab the Nokia 5 For Just Rs 7,999 Right Now on Flipkart
With the launch of theupgraded Nokia 5.1andNokia 5.1 Plusjust recently, the original Nokia 5 has been discounted heavily and is now availableat an extremely attractive price of Rs 7,999 on Flipkartas compared to its retail price of Rs 12,499 – after aprice cutearlier this year. Yes, the device may be inching closer to its one-year anniversary in India, but it warrants attention at this price, considering it’s not an ultra-budget phone per se.
Sep. 26, 2018
Delhi Gets First WAYU Air Pollution Control Device
To filter particulate matter and dilute air pollutants in the national capital, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan has inauguratedair pollutioncontrol device WAYU (Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit) here. Speaking at the inauguration the minister said, “The device can purify air in a area of 500 meter square. Around 54 more such device are to be installed by October 15 in Delhi.” According to the ministry, the device installed at Income Tax Office (ITO) intersection and Mukarba Chowk, generates wind in order to dilute the air pollutants and removes the active pollutants like carbon (charcoal) with the help of one fan and filter.
Sep. 26, 2018
Fortnite Xbox Bundle Comes with Exclusive Skin, V-bucks, and More
Taking its eye offPUBGfor a bit, Xbox has started to pay more attention to Fortnite now. The console now has a new Fortnite bundle that tempts users with a bunch of goodies and exclusive cosmetic upgrades for the game. The new bundle, called the Xbox One S Fortnite Bundle, comes with the game itself, along with2,000 V-bucks in-game, and an exclusive ‘Eon’ cosmetic setcomplete with its own harvesting tool and glider, all of which are themed in a futuristic, robotic sort of way.
Sep. 26, 2018
Google Responds to Outcry Against Chrome Sign-in Link
Earlier this month, Googlestarted rolling outthe Chrome 69 update for users worldwide, introducing an updated material design theme, an updated password manager, smart answers and much more. The Chrome 10th anniversary update wassoon engulfed in controversywhen a number of users raised privacy related concerns regarding the new automatic Chrome sign-in link to Google websites. As part of the update, Google had released a new feature that initially went unnoticed buried beneath the visual update.
Sep. 26, 2018
India’s New Digital Communications Policy Aims for 1Gbps Broadband for All
The policy, aimed at providing universal availability of 50 mega bits per second (Mbps) and attracting investments worth $100 billion, was approved by the Telecom Commission in July after the government came out with a draft policy in May. Sinha, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said that among other targets the policy aims to “provide broadband to all and create 40 lakh jobs”. It also aims at providing a “ubiquitous, resilient, secure and affordable” digital communication services.
Sep. 26, 2018
iPhone XS Max Outselling iPhone XS In First Week
Demand for the largerApple iPhone XS Maxis outpacing that of XS with 256GB storage option being the most popular, famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said. Kuo has provided early sales numbers of the recently launched iPhone models and Apple Watch Series 4, which went on sale on Friday in many markets. Kuo says that iPhone XS Max demand is “better than expected,” with the 6.5-inch model outselling the iPhone XS by three to four times, MacRumors reported this week.
Sep. 26, 2018
It Costs Apple Just $443 To Build The iPhone XS Max
iPhones have always been expensive, however, Apple’s brand new iPhone XS Max is a very expensive smartphone starting at Rs 1,09,900 in India. That might make you wonder, how much does it cost Apple to build that iPhone, and we now have a partial answer to that question, thanks to the good folks over atTechInsights. They have performed a teardown of the new iPhone XS Max, and compiled a list of the cost per component to get an idea about the material cost for making the iPhone XS Max.
Sep. 26, 2018
Myntra Insider Loyalty Program Goes Live With Rewards For Shopping and More
Following the lead of parent Flipkart, Myntra has launched a customer loyalty program called ‘Myntra Insider’ to drive engagement on its fashion and accessories platform. Flipkart recently launched its ‘Flipkart Plus‘ which rewards users for their purchases, but Myntra wants to stand out bybuilding a first-of-its-kind engagement driven platform. In fact, there’s a very low threshold to start earning points, and you can earn them by spending as little as ₹10.
Sep. 26, 2018
OYO Hotels Confirms Billion-Dollar Funding Round
OYO Hotels has announced that it has raised $800 million in its latest funding round led by SoftBank Investment Advisers. It has also confirmed a commitment of an additional $200 mn, bringing the total funding to $1 billion in this round, OYO said in a statement. The online accommodation booking platform “has raised a total of $800 million in the latest financing round led by SoftBank Investment Advisers (SBIA) through SoftBank Vision Fund, with participation from existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia and Greenoaks Capital,” it said.
Sep. 26, 2018
Redmi Note 6 Pro Unboxing Reveals Everything Ahead of Launch
Ever since the launch of theRedmi 6 lineupearlier in this month,rumors and leaksrelated to the Redmi Note 6 Pro have been swarming forums and social media sites. While we had only seen assembly line photos or leaked online listing to date, an unboxing video has bared it all about the device even before its official launch. We haveour first lookat the Redmi Note 6 Pro from popular Indian tech YouTuber, Technical Guruji (a.
Sep. 26, 2018
Sony Finally Starts Testing Fortnite Cross-Play on PS4
Remember whenFortnite launched on the Nintendo Switchand a bunch ofPS4 playerswere left shell-shocked to find that their PS4 accounts could not be used on the Nintendo Switch? That was horrible, and Sony doubled down on this policy with random claims about how the experience is best on the PS4 anyway yada yada yada. The point is, Sony has now finally decided that it should at leasttryto give cross-play capabilities to Fortnite players on the PS4.
Sep. 26, 2018
Supreme Court Bars Companies From Using Aadhaar, But What About Existing Data?
Termingthe Supreme Court verdicton Aadhaar a breath of fresh air for Indian citizens, experts said a completely new regime has to be put in place to protect the Aadhaar data that is lying with private companies. Stating that private entities or individuals cannot avail Aadhaar data to provide consumer services, the apex court struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act which allowed sharing of data with private entities. It means that telecom companies, e-commerce firms and private banks cannot ask for biometric and other data from consumers to provide their services.
Sep. 26, 2018
Supreme Court Verdict Ends Aadhaar Linking To Mobile Number, Bank Accounts; Upholds Validity Despite Privacy Concerns
Thesecurity and privacyof Aadhaarhas been under the microscope for the past year, leading many to challenge the constitutional validity of the national ID program. Today, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment andupheld most of the provisions of the Aadhaar Act. The Supreme Court believes the Aadhaar is still important and passed judgment by a majority vote of 4:1, withJustice D.Y. Chandrachud being the sole dissenting judge in today’s hearing.
Sep. 26, 2018
Telcos Must Provide High Level of Consumer Satisfaction: Modi
Telecom service providers must provide a high level of consumer satisfaction and their resolutions should be based on the latest technological solutions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. He said this while presiding over the 29th meeting of ‘Pragati’, the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. “The Prime Minister said that resolution of issues related to the telecom sector should be based on latest technological solutions. He emphasized that service providers must provide a high level of consumer satisfaction,” a statement from the PMO quoted Modi as saying.
Sep. 26, 2018
These Xiaomi Phones Will Get MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM
Xiaomi began therolloutof MIUI 10’s Global Stable update earlier this month for a handful of smartphones such as the Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi 6, Mi Mix and the Redmi Y2 among others. The company has now revealed the release schedule of the MIUI 10 global stable update for all the compatible devices via a post on the official Mi.com forum. Here’s the complete rollout schedule for the MIUI 10 Global Stable update:
Sep. 26, 2018
Twitter Updates Content Policy to Ban Tweets That ‘Dehumanize Others’
Twitter has announced an update its “hateful conduct” policy to include content that “dehumanizes others” based on their membership in an identifiable group, even when the material does not include a direct target. For the last three months,the micro-blogging platform has been developing a new policy to address dehumanizing language that makes someone less than human, Twitter said late on Tuesday. “Some of this content falls within our hateful conduct policy (which prohibits the promotion of violence against or direct attacks or threats against other people on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, religious affiliation, age, disability or serious disease),”Twitter said in a blog post.
Sep. 26, 2018
Worried About Privacy in Truecaller? Here’s How The Caller ID App Really Works
Truecaller isarguably the most popular Caller ID appin the world, and especially so in India, where the app has gained cult-like status. Having said that, a large number of users are wary of using the app because of privacy fears and worries over data security. The notion that Truecallersiphons your address bookto its servers, tracks your location, read your messages is not new, but the company wants to address these and several other similar concerns.
Sep. 26, 2018
Xiaomi Opens India’s 4th ‘Mi Home’ Experience Store, New Office in Bengaluru
In a bid to tap more Indian consumers, Chinese smartphone makerXiaomion Wednesday launched its fourth flagship “Mi Home” experience store in the country, in Bengaluru, along with a new office. “Now we have four offices in India, with this Bengaluru office being the biggest. With the launch of a new ‘Mi Home’ experience store, we aim to bring maximum international products to the Indian markets,” Manu Kumar Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi Global and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, told reporters.
Sep. 26, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Rolling Out MIUI 10 for Redmi Note 5 in India
Earlier this month, Xiaomistarted rolling outthe MIUI 10 global stable ROM to a number of devices around the world. Just a couple of days ago, the company announced the rollout of its latest software update for its most popular device – the Redmi Note 5 Pro – in the country and now it has started rolling out the update for the Redmi Note 5 as well. The rollout was recently announced via the official MIUI India Twitter handle in which the company also linked to the official thread for the changelog of the latest release.
Sep. 25, 2018
Best PUBG Mobile Streamers to Battle for $600,000 in ‘Star Challenge’
The creators ofPUBG Mobileare now hosting a competition for the best Chicken Dinner hunters across the globe who will compete for a $600,000 prize money. In partnership with Tencent Games, PUBG Corp is organizing a competitive series in which thebest PUBG Mobile streamers from six regions worldwidewill contest to be selected as the official streamer of the game. PUBG Corp and Tencent are partnering with Samsung to bring online game-streaming celebrities, professional gamers, and other internet personalities tobattle it out for the title of the bestPUBG Mobileplayer.
Sep. 25, 2018
Amazon Prime Reading Launched in India; Brings Unlimited eBooks and Comics
Amazon Prime Reading includes a curated list of e-books including literature, fiction, and Indian-language books, along with comic books and graphic novels that would make for a good quick read during your daily commute. You canread an unlimited number of books under this new program, but you can check out ten free books at once, after which you’ll need to return one of the read ones to add a new book to your library.
Sep. 25, 2018
Download The Official Google Pixel 3 Live Wallpapers Here
The official launch of Pixel 3 and 3 XL is exactly a fortnight away, and while we have been almost worn down by the overwhelming number of leaks lately, there’s more coming. Indian tipster Ishan Agarwalshared information about the new and interactive wallpapersthat change with various triggers in the interface. If these wallpapers got you curious, you can now check them out by downloading them right away.Agarwalhas now shared a download link in collaboration withMySmartPrice, which includes all of the28 new still wallpapers as well as a mod for the Google Wallpapers application to animate these wallpapers.
Sep. 25, 2018
Flipkart’s The Big Billion Days: Amitabh Bachchan Roped in For The ‘Big B’ of Online Sales
The sale wars are back! While Amazon is still to announce the exact schedule for its next Great Indian Sale, Flipkart hasalready revealedthat the Big Billion Days sale will be held from October 10-14. To attract even more online buyers this time around, the Indian e-commerce giant has surprisinglyroped in Amitabh Bachchanto promote the fifth edition of their ‘The Big Billion Days’ sale. You can watch Bachchan spinning his own moniker into a marketing stunt, calling Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale the ‘Big B’ of all sales, a.
Sep. 25, 2018
Google Feed is Now Discover As Google Announces Major Revamp To Mark 20 Years of Search
It would seem Google is constantly tinkering with theGoogle Feed, which used to be Google Now, and will now be called Discover. You may not be familiar with the name Google Feed, but you sure have seen it. It’s the pane that sits on the left of the launcher on most stock Android phones, and surfaces relevant content based on what you have searched, shown interest in, updates from sports teams you follow and more.
Sep. 25, 2018
Google Now Uses AI to Predict Floods; Already Working in India
With global warming and climate change, incidents such as the devastatingfloods in Keralaor the current Hurricane Florence situation in the US will continue to affect human and wildlife settlements in greater numbers. But AI technology and connected devices have allowed us to quickly predict such disasters and prevent catastrophic damage. It’s in that spirit that Google has announced that isusing its AI algorithms, maps and other data to predict floods around the world.
Sep. 25, 2018
Google Search Gets Stories, Video Results, Google Lens in Images and More
Google Search is now 20 years old, and to celebrate the landmark, Google has announced a host of changes aimed at making search more visually interactive as well as convenient. The most notable change is the arrival of more Stories in Google Search beyond what publishers post, as well as Google Lens integration,Google Discover news feed, alongside video previews in search results. More Stories Stories in search results will look like WhatsApp Status, but the major difference is that Google’s take on Stories will also contain relevant text-based information about a famous personality arranged in a sequential order, helping users get more information in a visually engaging fashion.
Sep. 25, 2018
India Among Countries With ‘Poor’ Video Streaming Experience on Mobile: OpenSignal
Despitevideo streaming on smartphonesgaining momentum in India, the country still lags far behind on global standards, falling in the poor territory characterized by frequent stalling during video playback and long loading times even for low-resolution video, a new report revealed on Tuesday. When it comes to overall mobile video experience, India joins Iran and the Philippines below the “Fair” threshold into “Poor” territory (0-40), said London-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal.
Sep. 25, 2018
Instagram Founders Quit Facebook
Coming as a jolt, both of Instagram’s co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger have stepped down from the company they founded about eight years ago and eventually sold to Facebook for a whopping $1 billion six years ago. The news of the departure was first reported byNew York Times, however, Systrom has hasconfirmed in anofficial blog postthat Krieger and he will be leaving Instagram. Systrom said the two of them are“planning on taking some time off to explore our curiosity and creativity again.
Sep. 25, 2018
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Users are Reporting Network, Connectivity Issues
The new iPhones just began shipping out last week, and the first major issue has now started popping up! According to multiple reports onReddit, the Apple Support forums, and onMacRumors, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max users are suffering from connectivity issues on the new smartphones. The reports also happen to have a weird mix of potential issues. A large number of reports are from areas that have poor connectivity, but connection issues have reportedly gotten worse with the iPhone XS as compared to the iPhone 8 Plus or the iPhone X.
Sep. 25, 2018
iPhone XS Benchmark Scores are Insane
The iPhone XS is here, and I’ve been testing it out over the last couple of days. The new iPhone improves a bunch of things over the iPhone X — the speakers are better, Face ID is slightly faster (most of the time), and the cameras are improved; plus the iPhone XS comes with the all new7nm A12 Bionic chipset, which is just an insanely powerful smartphone SoC. Since Apple said quite a lot about the A12 being themost advanced chip in the industry, and since Apple’s chips have always been way ahead of their Android counterparts, I wanted to see just how amazing the A12 Bionic is, so I performed some benchmarks on it and it blew me away.
Sep. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Review: The King of Entry-Level Smartphones?
Xiaomi’s Redmi series has been consistently ranked as the king of the budget segment, and rightfully so, because the Redmi smartphones offer the best hardware and a superior user experience at a very competitive price point. But has Xiaomi lost its edge when it comes to the company’s bread-and-butter Redmi smartphones, or has the arrival of attractive smartphones from other brands taken away the limelight from the Redmi series? Well, today we have the recently launchedRedmi 6for review, Xiaomi’s latest attempt to consolidate its dominance in the entry-level smartphone market.
Sep. 25, 2018
iPhone XS Max Is The Best Smartphone Screen Ever: DisplayMate
TheiPhone XS Maxdisplay has been declared the best display on a smartphone ever by DisplayMate, and that means we ought to take it seriously because these guys are professionals and a trusted source of display related testing and information. You may well remember that Display Mate last year awarded this same honor to the iPhone X display, but it was later snatched away by the Galaxy S9. Well, theiPhone XS Maxis here now, and it has successfully dethroned the Samsung flagship from this place of honor.
Sep. 25, 2018
iPhone XS: What’s In the Box?
So theiPhone XSlaunched earlier this month alongside the biggeriPhone XS Max, and the “affordable” iPhone XR. Well, we recently got our hands on an iPhone XS, and here’s what you’ll find (and what you’ll not find) inside the box of the new Rs 99,990 iPhone from Apple. iPhone XS: What’s In the Box? The iPhone XS comes in the usual iPhone-y box that has remained the same for the last, I don’t know how many years, and that’s perfectly fine.
Sep. 25, 2018
Kirin 980 Will Bring Amazing Camera Features to Huawei Mate 20 Series
Huawei’s Kirin 980 is theworld’s first-ever 7nm processor– even if Apple’s iPhones are the first phones in the market with a 7nm SoC – and that’s just one of the many firsts that the Chinese giant claims to have achieved with its latest flagship chipset. Huawei’s flagship Kirin 980 now boasts of 8 cores in a new architecture with 2 Turbo cores, 2 Sustained cores, and 4 Efficiency cores. There’s also the new Mali-G76 GPU and a dual-core NPU on board.
Sep. 25, 2018
Microsoft to Ship Rotating ‘Surface Hub 2S’ Interactive Display Next Year
“Surface Hub 2S was built for customers who have told us they still want the original Surface Hub experience that they know and have built for, but in a lighter, thinner, more vibrant design,” the tech major said in a statement. Surface Hub 2 integrates intuitive hardware, software and modes of interaction to help people get in and stay in their flow. The company had previewedSurface Hub 2 in May.
Sep. 25, 2018
Motorola One Power to Get Android Pie Beta in October
Motorola One Power wasannounced in India yesterdaywith an aggressive price tag of Rs 15,999. While the battery is its biggest highlight, Motorola also brings the guarantee of regular incremental as well as security updates. Android Pie is inevitably the one thing potential buyers would want the most, and we can confirm thatMotorola will be soon launching its Pie soak testing programfor theMotorola One Power. While the stable update has been scheduled to roll out by the end of the year, One Power users will be able totry out a developer preview next month.
Sep. 25, 2018
Motorola One Power vs Mi A2 vs Nokia 6.1 Plus: A Quick Comparison
Motorola just dropped its new smartphone with Android One and a huge 5,000mAh battery. Since theMotorola One Power is priced at Rs 15,999, I thought it would be fair to compare it with other Android One devices in the segment. When someone says Android One, Nokia’s smartphone come to mind. From among this league, theNokia 6.1 Pluswhich has almost similar specs is the first device to crop up in my conscience.
Sep. 25, 2018
Redmi 6A Review: The Budget King May Lose its Crown
Xiaomi is popularly known as the budget king in the smartphone market, especially in a market like India. TheRedmi 5A, launched at the end of last year, turned out to be the best-selling devices for the Chinese giant so its successor – Redmi 6A – that launched in Indiajust last monthhad a reputation to uphold. I’ve been using the Redmi 6A for the past week and if you’re thinking to buy this budget device, well, here’s everything you should know about my experiences before you make that decision:
Sep. 25, 2018
iPhone XS Brings Live Previews for Portrait Lighting Effects in the Camera App
TheiPhone XSbrings quite a bit to the proverbial table, it has improved cameras, better speakers, a more powerful A12 Bionic chipset, yada yada. However, there are certain changes that haven’t been advertised all that much. For example, theiPhone XS shows live previews when you’re using Portrait Lighting effects. Portrait Lighting allow users to take some incredible looking selfies emulating professional lighting conditions including things like stage lighting, studio lighting, and more effects that can really bring out the subject in a portrait photo.
Sep. 25, 2018
Xiaomi’s #SmarterLiving Event on September 27: What To Expect
Xiaomi is scheduled to host an event in Bengaluru on September 27, where the Chinese giant plans to expand its portfolio with the launch of five new products. The company has teased the upcoming launches under the ‘Smarter Living’ hashtag for over a week now. All the while, Xiaomi has also beendropping subtle hints each dayto not just build the hype, but also tease fans with what’s in store. The media invite, as well ateaser imagewith the upcoming Xiaomi smart products, have given us a good enough idea about what to expect.
Sep. 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 with Triple Rear Cameras Launched in India, Starts at Rs 23,990
Afterteasing the smartphoneover the last couple of days, Samsung has finally launched its triple camera packingGalaxy A7in India. The device, which is the first of its kind from the company, features three rear cameras with the company’s Super Pixel technology for better low-light photography. Priced at Rs. 23,990 for the base version,the new Samsung Galaxy A7 pakcs in a stunning 6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display which is backed by an Exynos 7885 SoC which has an octa-core processor clocked in at 2.
Sep. 25, 2018
Swiggy on iOS 12 Now Lets You Track Orders via Siri
Siri Shortcutsis quickly turning out to be THE feature in iOS 12. Apple finally let third party app developers use custom Siri voice commands to perform app actions and it was probably one of the most exciting announcements from WWDC earlier this year. Now thatiOS 12is here, app developers are slowly but surely adding Siri integration to their services. Take Swiggy for example. The food delivery app has now added Siri support to its iOS app and it’s pretty damn awesome.
Sep. 25, 2018
Tinder Gets ‘My Move’ In India To Let Only Women Start Conversations
Giving women the choice to initiate conversations with their matches according to their own will and time, Match Group-owned dating appTindertoday introduced a new opt-in setting My Move in India. The new feature is first rolling out to the iOS users. “By giving our female users the ability to exclusively send the first message if and when they want to, ‘My Move’ provides women the autonomy to choose how to engage with their matches and empowers them to control their experiences,” Taru Kapoor, General Manager, Tinder India said in a statement.
Sep. 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Hands-On: Triple Cameras at an Affordable Price
The device will be available in two variants, with the low-end variant featuring4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, while the high-end variant will feature 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage (Rs 28,990). Both the variants come equipped with a triple slot SIM tray which can house two nano SIMs along with a microSD card for expansion. We had the opportunity to spend some time with the device following the launch event and here are our initial impressions of Samsung’s latest mid-ranger:
Sep. 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Is the First Phone with Fully Expandable Memory
While the device comes with a minimum of 64GB of internal storage, which should give users plenty of room to install their apps and store their content, it’s great to see Samsung introducing new features that will really be beneficial in entry-level devices. A number of entry level devices in the market today offer just 16GB of storage which force users to uninstall their applications or remove some content from their device in case they run out of storage and wish to install another application.
Sep. 24, 2018
OnePlus Sued by Bragi in Europe for Use of Dash Charging Trademark
We had previously reported on the fact thatOnePlus was moving away from the Dash brandingfor its fast charging solution, and recent reports now tell us why. As per recent reports,OnePlus is being sued by a German-based technology company for using the word ‘Dash’ in Europe. For those of you unaware, Bragi is a German audio company that sells high-end earphones. The company has already trademarked the word “Dash” for its Dash Charger case that tops up its wireless earbuds.
Sep. 24, 2018
Huawei Confident Kirin 980’s Dual-Core AI Chip Outperforms Apple A12 Bionic
Huawei unveiled its new flagship mobile chipset the Kirin 980 at IFA earlier this month and was touted to be the first processor built upon the 7nm architecture. However, the Chinese giant is faced with competition from Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset, which powers thelatest iPhones. Huawei was very keen to explain how the 7nm Kirin 980 chipset compares to Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset. And the short answer is: Huawei isconfident that their mobile chipset is superior to the A12 Bionic chipset,as per a recent interview withTechRadar.
Sep. 24, 2018
iOS 12 Notes App Lets You Directly Scan a Document with 3D Touch
iOS 12 brings a host ofnew featuresto the table, especially considering the fact that Apple was mostly focused onperformance upgrades and improvementsafter iOS 11 turned out to be agiant steaming mess of bugs. There are a bunch of new features scattered around in iOS 12, and one of these will prove especially useful to anyone who likes to keep scanned copies of their receipts and documents on their iPhone. The Notes app in iOS 12 now has an additional option inside the 3D Touch menu called “Scan Document.
Sep. 24, 2018
iPhone XS to Get Depth Control While Clicking Pictures As Well
At theiPhone XSandiPhone XS Maxlaunch, Apple showed off a bunch of new features in the new iPhones. One of these features,Depth Control, basically lets users adjust the background blur in Portrait Mode photos after they’ve taken them. It’s a lot like Live Focus in some ways, but more advanced in the way it adjusts the bokeh. Anyway, now, according to a new report fromMacerkopf, Apple is going to bring a feature to the iPhone XS and XS Max that will let users adjust the background blur in a Portrait Mode photo while clicking the photo.
Sep. 24, 2018
Mi TV Will Now Be Available Offline in Mi Home Stores, Retail Outlets in India
Xiaomi claims to have sold more than 5 lakh (500,000) Mi LED TVs in India in just over six months, and now, in an effort to reach a larger audience, the company says that the TVs will be available at hundreds of offline stores around the country. The threeMi TVs launched earlier this yearwere thus far only available for purchase on Flipkart and Mi.com. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain revealed that as part of the company’s continuing push into offline channels, Mi TVs will now also be available for purchase not only at allMi Homestores, but also at more than 500Mi Preferred Partneroutlets in 9 cities, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Indore, Patna and Maddur (Karnataka).
Sep. 24, 2018
Moto G5 in India Finally Gets Android 8.1 Oreo Update
Motorola as a brand is highly popular in India, and that started with the original Moto G device. However, the brand has lately seen itself lose out on the throne in the budget market, which Xiaomi, Honor and the likes dominating it right now, thanks to better hardware at a cheaper price tag. What’s more is that ever since Lenovo acquired Motorola, the company has struggled in the software department, delivering just a single major system update.
Sep. 24, 2018
Motorola One Power Is Better Than Poco F1 For Netflix Thanks to Widevine L1 Support
Motorola One Power, a smartphone with a massive 5,000mAh battery, wasannounced today in India. Along with the big battery, the smartphone comes with a surprisingly robust build and Android One program which bringsupdates at regular intervalsfor the next three years. But the smartphone comes with another attractive feature which many manufacturers had been avoiding for long. Motorola, at the launch event, announced that theMotorola One Power has the hardware support for HD video playback on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Google Play Videos etc out-of-the-box.
Sep. 24, 2018
Motorola One Power With Massive Battery, Android One Launched for Rs 15,999
Motorola was the early leader when it came to smartphones that were only available online in India. The Moto G series has earned the company quite a lot of success in India, but it has been sidelined by the rise of the likes of Xiaomi, Honor and Nokia. Now the company is looking to change that with the Motorola One Power, being launched today. In India, theMotorola One Power is priced at Rs 15,999and will be availableexclusively via Flipkart starting October 5at 12 pm.
Sep. 24, 2018
MSI Launches its First Professional Laptop in India, Priced Starting at Rs. 77,990
Taiwanese electronics manufacturerMSI, a company famous for itshigh-end gaming laptops, has now launched its first professional laptop in India called the PS42. Priced starting atRs. 77,990, the thin and light gaming laptop features 8th-gen Intel Core processors coupled an Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics card, allowing it to power through basic graphic intensive software. The high-end variant of the PS42, which is priced at Rs. 99,990, is powered by an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 processor coupled with an Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD.
Sep. 24, 2018
Nokia 5.1 Plus Will Go on Sale for Rs 10,999 From October 1 on Flipkart
The Nokia 5.1 Plus will start atRs 10,999in India, the official Flipkart listing has confirmed. The device will go on sale for the first time at mid-day from Monday, October 1. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is being offered in Black and White color options, but there’s only one variant on offer with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Afterlaunching the Nokia 5.1as a successor tolast year’s Nokia 5, HMD Globalannounced the Nokia 5.
Sep. 24, 2018
Google Links Gmail Sign-In to Chrome Browser Login
With Google’s services becoming leaders in their respective categories, there’s a great fear that a lot of what we do online is dictated by Google. Google Search,Gmail,Chrome, Android and YouTube are just a few examples of how Google rules the internet and our devices. And unsurprisingly, there have been increasing concerns in recent times about Google’s respect (or lack thereof) for user privacy, and the latest issue will not make things any better.
Sep. 24, 2018
Panasonic To Launch AI-Driven Premium Smartphones in India on October 4
After creating its space in the entry-level and mid-price segment,Panasonicis geared up to launch twoArtificial Intelligence(AI)-enabled premium smartphones in the Indian market on October 4. The flagship devices will hit the shelves next month as the festive season inches closer, industry sources said today. The devicessporting stainless steel body will have features like wireless chargingand other top-of-the-line specifications. The Japanese technology company’s foray into the mid-price and premium segment comes on the heels of strengthening its distribution network that takes care of 80 per cent of its smartphone business in India.
Sep. 24, 2018
Realme 2 Pro Unboxing Video Reveals More Specs and Pricing
Realme recently sent out media invites for a two-day event on September 26-27, where the company is expected to launch theRealme 2 Pro, an upgraded version of theRealme 2which unveiled last month. But merely days before the launch event, an unboxing video of an alleged Realme 2 Pro unit has been leaked which shows the waterdrop notch, and also reveals its key specs as well as pricing details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlKbETxHud8&feature=youtu.be The Realme 2 Pro unit unboxed in the video is the sky blue color option which has a dual glass design with two rear cameras, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a waterdrop notch up front, which was confirmed by the smartphone’steaserpage on Flipkart.
Sep. 24, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 With Triple Rear Cameras to be Launched in India Tomorrow
Samsung’s first smartphone with triple rear cameras, the Galaxy A7, is all set to be launched in India tomorrow. Samsung Mobile India recently tweeted that the Galaxy A7 will be launched in the country at an event on September 25. TheGalaxy A7, which wasunveiledlast week, flaunts a dual glass design with a side mounted fingerprint sensor and brings a triple camera system to the mid-range segment. The Galaxy A7 packs a6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity displayand is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.
Sep. 24, 2018
The First Android Phone ‘T-Mobile G1’ Was Launched Ten Years Ago
Can you believe it’s been ten years since Android arrive? It’s exactly a decade since Google unveiled its mobile operating system and the T-Mobile G1 (or HTC Dream), which was the first-ever Android phone to be announced on September 23, 2008. That date changed everything in the world, as PC suffered at the hands of multitudes of Android phones and signalled the beginning of a new era for Google, which became more than just a search and email company.
Sep. 24, 2018
Toyota to Finally Add Android Auto to its Vehicles
Toyota has finally shifted from its stated stance onAndroid Autoand is apparently all set to integrate Google’s in-car infotainment software to its vehicles in the near future. According to unidentifiedsources quoted by Bloomberg, the Japanese automaker has already struck a deal with Google and the announcement could be made as early as next month. The new report marks a massive turn of events for the company, which, only a few months ago,categorically statedthat concerns about privacy is holding up the Android Auto integration.
Sep. 24, 2018
Twitter Now Investigating Bug That Sent DMs to Wrong Accounts
Micro-blogging site Twitter is now mailing and checking facts with all the developers who may have been impacted by a bug in its “Account Activity Application Programming Interface” (AAAPI). The bug-affected API allowed registered developers to build tools to better support businesses and their communications with customers on the micro-blogging platform. The bug delivered interactions and “Direct Messages” (DMs) of users with certain business related accounts and developers to wrong profile addresses.
Sep. 24, 2018
WhatsApp Appoints Komal Lahiri as Grievance Officer for India
After beingpulled up by the Supreme Courtfor not appointing a Grievance Officer and complying with other laws of India, WhatsApp on Sunday appointed Komal Lahiri as the Grievance Officer for the country. Based out of WhatsApp’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, Lahiri can be contacted via email and general post by over 200 million users in the country. “To contact the Grievance Officer, please send an email with your complaint or concern and sign with an electronic signature.
Sep. 23, 2018
Amazon Echo Plus 2nd Gen vs Echo Plus 1st Gen: What’s New?
The upgraded lineup of Amazon Echo smart speakersjust showed upand like the smaller sibling, the Echo Dot, Amazon has alsorefreshed the Echo Plus. The second generation of smart tower speaker follows a new rounder design language and a bigger speaker offering a richer, louder sound experience and better bass. Along with the better sound delivery, the new Plus also getslocal voice controlwhich means that it can work even when the internet link is down, for a limited set of commands such as controlling smart lights or other home appliances.
Sep. 23, 2018
Japan Successfully Lands Robot Rovers on Asteroid Ryugu
The Japanese space agency said that it has made history by successfully landing two unmannedroverson an asteroid. “The two rovers are in good condition and are transmitting images and data,” the agency, JAXA, said on Saturday after the rovers separated from the Hayabusa2 spacecraft and landed on the asteroid Ryugu. The rovers are collectively known as MINERVA-II1, reports CNN. The space agency reported that MINERVA-II1 is the world’s first mobile exploration robot to land on the surface of an asteroid.
Sep. 22, 2018
Castr Lets You Stream Live Simultaneously on Multiple Platforms
Today, live streaming has become as popular as sharing prerecorded shows and videos. While live streaming is the most popular in the gaming industry, slowly and surely, even normal video creators are adopting live streams as it creates far more intimate connection with the viewers. However, creating live streams is not as easy as uploading a pre-edited video. One of the biggest problems with live stream is that natively you cannot go live on multiple platforms.
Sep. 22, 2018
Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen vs Echo Dot 2nd Gen: What’s New?
The famousAmazon Echo series just got overhauledby the internet giant, along with a slew of new Alexa-powered smart devices. With this, the Amazon Echo Dot has received the awaited design and feature upgrade two years after the launch of the second generation. The biggest visible change is in terms of the design, which now rounder, allowing the Echo Dot 3 to blend into your living room or bedroom much more easily.
Sep. 22, 2018
OnePlus Brings Android 9.0 Pie to the OnePlus 6 with OxygenOS 9
After jumping on board with theAndroid Beta program, OnePlus has now announced the first stable Android 9.0 Pie builds for theOnePlus 6. Android Pie has been part of theOnePlus Open Beta Programsince the beginning of the month, and OnePlus claims that the Android Pie stable build has been optimized from the beta builds. “With Android Pie platform update, the OnePlus 6 features the brand-new Android Pie UI, Android P gesture navigation, expanded accent color customizations and more,” the company said in a statement.
Sep. 22, 2018
Facebook’s Portal Video Chat Device Reportedly Coming Next Week
Taking on Amazon smart home devices, Facebook is reportedly set to announce its ownvideo chat device called Portalnext week. Similar to Amazon’s Echo Show, the device will be Facebook’s first foray into the consumer technology space, Cheddar reported on Friday. AmazonEcho Showand Echo Spot devices add video to the audio experience via voice assistant Alexa. While Echo home devices are microphone-equipped speakers, the Amazon Echo Show and Spot also include a display.
Sep. 22, 2018
Google Reportedly Urged Employees to Delete China Search Engine Memo
In its bid to suppress a memo revealing information about a plan to launcha censored search engine in China, Google has sent an email to employees asking them to delete the sensitive document, The Intercept reported. Authored by a Google engineer familiar with the project, the memo disclosed that the search system wouldrequire users in China to log in to perform searches. Codenamed Dragonfly, the search engine would track the location of users and share the data with a Chinese partner who would have “unilateral access” to the data, said the report on Friday, citing the memo.
Sep. 22, 2018
Google’s Pixel Stand Wireless Charger Revealed; Turns Pixel 3 Into Smart Display
Google is all set to unveil the Pixel 3 devices, even thoughwe’ve already seen themto quite an extent, courtesy plenty of leaks. However, there are stillconspiracy theories around a third devicewith no notch. Today’s leak is about an accessory that Google will unveil with the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. We already knew Google is buildingwireless chargingfor the Pixel 3 lineup, and this time the leaks shows thePixel Stand charging dock,which was spotted by by9to5Google.
Sep. 22, 2018
GoPro Hero 7 Black: Specs, Price, Pre-Order Offers on Amazon India
Earlier this week, action videography company GoPro tried to revive its somewhat eroded glory bylaunching the new GoPro Hero 7 Series. India gets to among the earliest markets to get the new GoPro Hero cameras, which includes the Hero 7 in Black, Silver, and White variants. The difference between these three models is more than just of color. GoPro Hero 7 Black is the most powerful of the trio with the same flagship GP1 chipset that also powers the GoPro hero 6 series.
Sep. 22, 2018
GoPro Hero 7 Silver Launched in India: Specs, Price, Pre-Order Offers on Amazon
GoPro Hero 7 series was justannounced in Indiawith three new models including the Black, Silver, and the White edition. The three new action camera differ in not just color but also specification and you can choose the one which suits your budget and to satisfy your photography and videography requirements. All of the three new GoPro Hero 7 cameras are now available for pre-order in India via Amazon. While theGoPro Hero 7 Blackis the highest-end variant, it is priced high at Rs 37,000 and even withthe discount, it still fares north of the Rs 30,000-mark.
Sep. 22, 2018
GoPro Hero 7 White Launched: Specs, Price, Pre-Order Offers On Amazon India
GoPro is bringing three new action cameras in India as part of its Hero 7 series. The cameras come inBlack, Silver, and White variantsand all three come with not just different specs but also vary in terms of features and capabilities. The new series is headed byGoPro Hero 7 Blackbut it’s only for those who live each moment of their lives in action. But if you wear that attire occasionally and are looking for a pocket-friendly GoPro, the GoPro Hero 7 White should suit your needs.
Sep. 22, 2018
GoPro Hero7 Launch Offers: Get Cashbacks, Freebies and More on Amazon India
GoPro launched theHero7 series in Indiayesterday, with the three new models that are designed for different use-cases and budgets The GoPro Hero7 White is the most reasonably priced at Rs 19,000, while the GoPro Hero7 Silver has a price tag of Rs. 28,000. The flagship GoPro Hero7 Black, with its cool HyperSmooth stabilization feature, is priced at Rs. 37,000. However, you can get cashbacks, freebies and more from Amazon for pre-ordering the new GoPro Hero7 to sweeten the deal.
Sep. 22, 2018
How to Add Another Face for Face ID in iOS 12
Apple first launchedFace IDwith the iPhone X last year, and since then the industry has been implementing facial recognition on almost every phone out there. However, while Apple’s implementation remains the most secure of them all, it also had one huge flaw back when it was first launched — you could only add one single face to Face ID. So if you shared a device with another person in your home, there was no way to have both your faces unlock the device, or make payments, for example.
Sep. 22, 2018
How to AirDrop Passwords in iOS 12
Among the many new features in iOS 12 including things like the ability toscan QR codesdirectly from the Control Center, and theOTP autofillfeature, another really cool one has just come to our attention. Sharing passwords is now easier than ever on your iPhone or iPad. You can now share passwords by just using AirDrop. This will let you share the password to any iOS or macOS device near you. How to Share Passwords with AirDrop in iOS 12
Sep. 22, 2018
How to Create Your Own Memoji in iOS 12
Among the manynew features in iOS 12, improvements to Animoji and the newMemojisare probably low on the must-try list, but you might still want to check them out till the novelty fades away – at least if you’re a kid at heart like yours truly. If you have the iPhone X, the newiPhone XSoriPhone XS Max(in which case, congratulations!), here is how you can make your own Memoji in iOS 12 and then share it with people who may or may not appreciate a cartoon version of you.
Sep. 22, 2018
iOS 12 Has OTP Autofill And It’s Really Handy
iOS 12 was the first iOS update in a couple of years where Apple focused more on speed andperformance improvementsthan it did onfeatures. However, that is not to say that iOS 12 doesn’t have fun or useful features at all; in fact, this one is really cool and I found it really handy. In iOS 12, when you receive an SMS message with an OTP or a verification code, the OSsuggests the OTP in the keyboard’s quick type field.
Sep. 22, 2018
You Can Scan QR Codes Directly from the Control Center in iOS 12
iOS 12 brings abunchof awesomefeatures tosupported iPhones, and while the main USP of iOS 12 is the fact that it brings a lot ofperformance improvementsto the phone, there are a bunch ofcool featuresbaked in as well. In the iOS 12 Control Center, there is now a new icon that shows a QR code — you can simply tap on this icon and point your iPhone at a QR code to have your iPhone scan it and show you the details.
Sep. 22, 2018
Mi Band 3 to be Available Amazon Exclusive in India
Xiaomi recently revamped its fitness devices portfolio with the launch of an updatedMi Band in Chinaalongside the Mi 8 andMi 8 SE. After a long wait, Xiaomi is finally bringing the Mi Band 3 to India as part of its“Smarter Living” range of smart products. While this launch isset to take place on September 27, the teaser page forMi Band 3isalready online on Amazon India. Although the page does not name the Mi Band 3, the graphics and the text easily point towards it.
Sep. 22, 2018
iOS 12 Lets You Ask Siri to Show You Your Passwords
With iOS 12, Apple added a bunch ofnew featuresto its mobile operating system, while making itfaster and more secure. Along with that, Apple also took some pretty big steps to make Siri smarter and more useful than it has ever been. While one of those things wasSiri Shortcuts, which are definitely pretty powerful, there are other subtle changes here as well. One of the more exciting ones is that you can nowask Siri to show you your saved passwords in iOS 12.
Sep. 22, 2018
Pixel 3 Wallpapers Could Have Effects Based on Touch, Music Alleges New Leak
Following a long chain ofPixel 3 and 3 XL leaksas well asreal-life photos, here we have a little more information about the camera specifications. The leaker has also revealed someexciting information about the working of the new live wallpaperson the Pixel 3 devices. As per the information shared by tipster, Ishan Agarwal, on Twitter, the Pixel 3 XL will feature dual cameras on the front. Wealready know thatbut Agarwal also reveals the specification of the two sensors, both of which will be 8-megapixel in resolution.
Sep. 22, 2018
Samsung Launches Budget J4+, J6+ with Side Fingerprint Sensor; Starts at Rs 10,990
Refreshing itsbudget J series, Samsung India on Saturday launched Galaxy J4+ and J6+ for Rs 10,990 and Rs 15,990, respectively. The newGalaxy J6+ and Galaxy J4+ feature a glass-finish designand have Dolby Atmos support. Both will be available from September 25 on retail outlets, Amazon, Flipkart and Samsung Shop. At the moment, however, they are not listed on any of those outlets. The new J-series phones come with 6-inch True HD+ Infinity displays that Samsung says gives users nearly 15 percent more screen real estate, without increasing the overall size of the device.
Sep. 22, 2018
Samsung’s MultiStar Module for Good Lock Takes Split Screen Multitasking to Next Level
Despite heavy criticism, one must admit that the older Samsung’s TouchWiz UI and the now Samsung Experience UI has contributed a lot to the overall features in Android in recent years. One of the best examples of this is the split-screen functionality, which was introduced by Samsung on their Galaxy Note series, which later got implemented in Android Nougat. Now, recent reports suggest that Samsung might have brought another feature for the split screen functionality which fixes some long existing problems with the feature.
Sep. 22, 2018
Twitter Bug May Have Sent Your DMs to Unknown Developers
A bug in Twitter’s platform for third-party app developers exposed some Direct Messages (DMs) from nearly 3 million users to outsiders, the micro-blogging platform has admitted. “The bug affected less than 1 percent of people on Twitter. The bug may have caused some of these interactions to be unintentionally sent to another registered developer,” Twitter said in a blog post today morning. “In some cases, this may have included certain DMs or protected tweets, for example a Direct Message with an airline that had authorised an Account Activity API (AAAPI) developer.
Sep. 22, 2018
You Can Now Pre-order the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max on Paytm Mall
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max pre-orders are going live in India in what looks like a store-by-store basis. Starting off with theAirtel Storeand followed byFlipkartandJio, you can now also pre-order Apple’s latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max onPaytm Mall. Paytm Mall has all of the color and storage variants of both the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max in stock so this is probably your best bet to getting the variant of your choice.
Sep. 22, 2018
Epic Working on Fixing Spatial Audio Issues in Fortnite
Fortnite is a fun game, sure, however if you’ve played both Fortnite and PUBG, you’ll have noticed that spatial audio in PUBG is leagues ahead of what it is in Fortnite. Using audio cues in PUBG makes it a lot easier to pinpoint the location of an enemy, while using audio cues in Fortnite is helpful, but not nearly as good as it should be especially in a game where you’re competing against 99 other actual players.
Sep. 21, 2018
Amazon Echo Auto Brings Alexa to Just About Any Car
Amazon has unveiled a new device called the Echo Auto which brings Alexa and its smart skills to any car, whether it is an advanced vehicle like a Tesla Model 3 or a dirt-cheap Maruti Alto. The Echo Auto is a plug-and-play device which connects over Bluetooth with a smartphone and a 3.5mm aux jack with the car’s stereo system. The Echo Auto is available at anintroductory price of $24.99for early adopters and you canrequest for an invitation here.
Sep. 21, 2018
Amazon Echo Turns into Smart Security System with Alexa Guard
Amazon has added a new feature called “Alexa Guard” to itsEcho smart speakers lineupto turn it into a smart security system. The announcement came as part of the surprise event that the company hosted in Seattle yesterday to introduce several other Echo-branded smart home devices. The feature makes uses of a feature that Echo has had for a while. SinceEcho speakershave the always-listening functionality, Amazon was able to add Alexa Guard which detects certain noises and alerts you in time.
Sep. 21, 2018
Samsung Looks To Galaxy A7, Galaxy A9 With Quad Cameras For India Comeback
In February, DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT and Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics, changed his strategy for the Indian market once he saw Chinese players getting the upper hand on innovations in some smartphone components — and camera was one of those. Geared upto alter the course of the mid-price segment market in India— a space that is currently flooded with Chinese variants — Koh on Thursday announced the Samsung Galaxy A7 with three-rear camera system.
Sep. 21, 2018
Amazon’s New Echo Dot Smart Speaker, Echo Link, Echo Sub, Echo Show and More Unveiled
Amazon doubled down on the smart home segment last night, and announced a boatload of Alexa-powered smart devices, ranging frommicrowave ovens to smart plugsand from security cameras to wall clocks. The company also unveiled a bunch of new Echo devices, including redesigned versions of Echo Plus, Echo Dot and Echo Show, many of which have also beenlaunched in India. Some of the other Echo-branded products that have been unveiled include a device called Echo Input that adds Alexa to anydumbspeaker, new speaker accessories called Echo Link and Echo Link Amp and a wireless subwoofer calledEcho Sub.
Sep. 21, 2018
Amazon’s New Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Echo Sub Launched in India; Starting at Rs 4,499
Amazon launched a slew ofEcho deviceslast night, and now some of them are available in India. Starting at Rs 4,499, the new Echo Dot comes with a new speaker for crisper sound and an updated fabric design. Echo Plus with a built-in Zigbee hub, an upgraded speaker and a new design will cost Rs 14,999. With Echo Sub, you can add rich bass to music playback on Echo devices for Rs 12,999.
Sep. 21, 2018
Canon Launches EOS R Full Frame Mirrorless Camera in India for Rs 1,89,950
Canon has today launched its first full-frame mirrorless camera, the EOS R, in India, with a price tag of Rs 1,89,950. It will go on sale in mid-October and compete with Nikon’s latest entrants,the Z6and Z7, in the full-frame mirrorless camera segment. Canon will also run an introductory offer on the EOS R, where you will get an additional battery and mount adapter along with the camera body or kit – whichever you pick.
Sep. 21, 2018
Facebook Dating Goes Official, But Only Available in Colombia for Now
At the F8 developer conference earlier this year, Facebookannouncedthat the company will soon launch a dating service integrated into its social media platform. Facebook begantestingthe Dating feature last month and now, the company has officially rolled out Facebook Dating exclusively for users in Colombia. Facebook Dating is a mobile-only feature for now and is currently available in the Facebook app for Android and iOS. Starting today, users in the South American country will be able to create a Facebook Dating profile, however, the service won’t show potential matches until the number of sign-ups has reached a particular mark.
Sep. 21, 2018
Fortnite Had 78.3 Million Players in August; Its Highest Ever Tally
Epic Games’ Fortnite Battle Royale has seen unprecedented interest from gamers for almost the entirety of its existence. Fortnite streams set viewing records, Fortnite streamers set earning records, and Fortnite itself looks like it’s always setting a new record for the number of players. That trend continued in August, and Fortnite’s player base is a testament to that.Epic recentlyannouncedthat there were a whopping 78.3 million Fortnite players last month. That, by the way, includes players on every platform Fortnite is available on, which is basically almost every single platform in the world including PC, PS4, Xbox, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch.
Sep. 21, 2018
Get The SteelSeries Arctis 5 Wired Headset at Rs 6,999 (36% Off) In Flipkart’s Gaming Friday
A good gaming experience not only consists of agreat gaming hardwarebut also great peripherals and a complimentary audio is essential for this experience. But why shall a great audio experience require an expensive equipment? If you’ve been looking for astriking gaming audio experience, you can grab the SteelSeries Arctis 5 wired headset from Flipkart right now. The headset comes with a comfortable padded design and a retractable microphone, so prolonged gaming and other audio experiences are equally satisfying and enjoyable.
Sep. 21, 2018
Google Still Allowing Third-Party Apps To Read Your Gmail
After facing a backlash over reports in July thatthird-party app developers can read your Gmail, Google has once again defended its policy to allow third-party apps to access andshare data from Gmail accounts. According to a CNNMoney report yesterday, Gmail letsthird-party developers integrate servicesinto its email platform. “Developers may share data with third parties so long as they are transparent with the users about how they are using the data,” said the report, quoting from a Google letter sent to the US Senators.
Sep. 21, 2018
GoPro Hero 7 Series Launched in India, Brings HyperSmooth Stabilization Starting at Rs 19,000
GoPro has launched the Hero 7 series in India, including the Black, Silver and White color variants. The new updated models bring forth slight bumps in the performance and updates to the overall interface. The GoPro Hero 7 White is the cheapest of the lot, selling at Rs 19,000, with the GoPro Hero 7 Silver surpassing it at a price tag of Rs. 28,000. Last but not the least, there’s the flagship GoPro Hero 7 Black that comes with a price tag of Rs.
Sep. 21, 2018
Guess ‘Watt’? AirPower Isn’t Dead; Reference Spotted on iPhone XS Packaging
After theiPhone XS,iPhone XS Max, andiPhone XRwere unveiled at this year’s iPhone event in Cupertino without any mention of the AirPower (so much so, in fact, that Apple didn’t talk about wireless charging on the new iPhones at all), we all expected that the charging mat was done for good. Turns out, it’s not. According to images shared of the new iPhone XS packaging, the getting started guide quite clearly mentions AirPower in the segment about wireless charging for the iPhone.
Sep. 21, 2018
How to Set Screen Time Limits on Individual Apps in iOS 12
When Apple firstannounced iOS 12at WWDC back in June this year, the company spent quite a lot of time talking about Screen Time — Apple’s feature to promote healthy usage of smartphones and prevent people from getting addicted to them. One of the many ways that Screen Time helps combat smartphone addiction is with App Limits. However, Screen Time has one big issue — it doesn’t let you add individual apps to limit usage on; at least not easily.
Sep. 21, 2018
Amazon Unveils Echo Wall Clock, Alexa-Powered Microwave and a Smart Plug
Amazon wants to put an Alexa device virtually everywhere, from your car and study stable to your home’s wall and kitchen counter. To make this a reality, Amazon launched a ton of Alexa-powered devices yesterday which includenew Echo smart speakers, a smart microwave, the Echo Wall Clock and a smart plug among others. Echo Wall Clock The Echo Wall Clock is a companion device which allows users to connect it with other Alexa-powered devices over Bluetooth.
Sep. 21, 2018
IoT Malware Sees 4X Rise as Compared to Last Year, and That’s in 2018 First Half Alone
As per the report, cybercriminals have now resorted to developing new methods to break past the security protocol of IoT devices, and one such alternative method that has caught on quickly is the Reaper botnet. The Reaper botnet, which exploits a host of well-known vulnerabilities that are difficult to patch, allows cybercriminals to infect IoT devices at a much faster rate and is currently known to have affected at least 2 million IoT devices across the globe.
Sep. 21, 2018
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are Now on Pre-Order on Flipkart
Apple’s brand new line-up of smartphones, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are now available for pre-order on Flipkart. You can pre-order the phones on the e-commerce website right now, and shipping will begin from September 28 once the phone goes on sale. Flipkart has all the variants of the new iPhones available for pre-order, however, as expected, the base model of the iPhone XS (in all three colors) have already gone out of stock.
Sep. 21, 2018
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Pre-orders Go Live on Jio Store As Well
After the Airtel Online Store, and Flipkart, Jio has also started taking pre-orders for the brand new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The pre-orders can be made from the Jio website itself. All you have to do to pre-order an iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, is head over to the Jio Store’siPhone pre-order page, and select the color and variant of the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max that you want to pre-order.
Sep. 21, 2018
Paytm Accuses Google Pay of Sharing User Payment Data With Third Parties
Not satisfied withgoing after WhatsApp Payments, Paytm has now launched a fresh attack on Google Pay in India. Recent reports suggest that Paytm has now approached the National Payments Corporation of India, claiming that Google Pay is disregarding user and data privacy in its payments service. As reported byET, Paytm has written to the NPCI, raising concerns about Google sharing payments data with affiliate companies and third-party developers. According to Paytm’s letter to NPCI chief executive Dilip Asbe, “Google Pay, which is an unregulated platform, has the scope of using their customers’ data for their monetary gains with complete disregard for the users’ need for privacy.
Sep. 21, 2018
Reliance Ties up with Hotstar to Bring India Cricket Matches to JioTV for Next 5 Years
Reliance Jio has joined hands with Star India to broadcast all fixtures of India’s national cricket team on the JioTV app as well as Hotstar. The telecom operator has inked a 5 year deal with the media conglomerate that will include the broadcasting rights to all T20, One Day International (ODI) and international test matches of the Indian cricket team. The ambit of the Reliance Jio-Star India partnership will also include premier domestic competitions organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the country’s apex governing body for cricket.
Sep. 21, 2018
Huawei Is Giving Out Power Banks to iPhone Fans In Singapore
Continuing its marketing strategy ofcontinuously bashing the iPhonesin sometimes subtle yet effective ways, Huawei has now taken it to the next level, and honestly this time it’s a little funny. According to reports, Huawei staff was seen going around Singapore, approaching iPhone fans that were lining up for the new iPhones, and handing out power banks. If that wasn’t enough of a“guess what, your phone has a poor battery life”joke, the company included a printed paper with the power banks that read“Here’s a power bank.
Sep. 21, 2018
US Adopts Aggressive Defense Strategy to Counter Foreign Cyber Attacks
US PresidentDonald Trumphas signed a new directive designed to protect the country from cyber-attacks that places the emphasis on “offensive operations” to dissuade adversaries from attacking US infrastructure. The strategy identifies Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea as Washington’s main rivals, reports Efe news. The new US cyber-strategy, which entered into force on Thursday and the declassified version of which takes up 40 pages, is part of an overall deterrence strategy that includes pre-emptively launching cyber-attacks against other nations – or actors sponsored by other nations – to prevent them from attacking the US in the first place, according to National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Sep. 21, 2018
You Can Now Send GIFs From Giphy in Instagram Direct
Instagram has rolled out a new feature which allows users to share GIFs from Giphy in Instagram Direct conversations. Giphy is one of the largest and most popular databases of GIFs on the internet and its integration in Instagram Direct is a neat addition that will certainly make conversations more interesting. The feature has begun rolling out on Instagram for iOS and Android. Following the update, the text bar now shows a ‘GIF’ button, which can be tapped to open a carousel of GIFs from Giphy’s database.
Sep. 20, 2018
Airtel First Recharge Plans Offer up to 126GB Data, Unlimited Calls and More
Airtelhas launched five new prepaid recharge plans for new users. Dubbed‘First Recharge’(FRC), the plans can only be purchased while buying a SIM card from the store or directly from the company either via the My Airtel app (Android,iOS) or the official Airtel website. All five are combo packs that offer data, voice and SMS benefits and come in denominations of Rs. 178, Rs. 229, Rs. 344, Rs. 495 and Rs. 559.
Sep. 20, 2018
Adcom A1 Selfie is India’s First Feature Phone with a Selfie Camera
Adcom may not be as renowned as other phone makers in the country, but it’s announced a new device that could change that to some extent. The company has launched theAdcom A1 Selfiewhich is claimed to be India’s first feature phone with a front facing camera. Aside from the selfie camera, the A1 Selfie also flaunts a 2.5D curved glass design and is priced at justRs. 790. The Adcom device features a 1.
Sep. 20, 2018
Alexa-Powered ‘Echo Sub’ and ‘Smart Plug’ Leaked on Amazon UK Ahead of Launch
A couple ofAlexa-powered smart gadgetswere briefly listed on Amazon just days ahead of the company’s upcoming event where the retail giant is rumored to launch a slew of new Alexa devices, including a smart microwave oven. Believed to have been first spotted by Pocket-Lint, the two leaked gadgets include theEcho Subwireless subwoofer and aSmart Plug. Both were reportedly listed on Amazon’s UK site, but the listings have since been pulled.
Sep. 20, 2018
Digital Wellbeing Now Available For Nokia 7 Plus Android Pie Beta Users
Google has released the Digital Wellbeing app for the Nokia 7 Plus through a Play Store update. The app is now available for all Nokia 7 Plus units running Android Pie Beta. The Digital Wellbeing app had so far only been available for the Pixel smartphones, but it’s been released through a Play Store update for the Nokia 7 Plus, which we were able to confirm with our phone at Beebom running Android Pie beta.
Sep. 20, 2018
Fortnite’s Cube Has Turned Loot Lake Into a Giant Trampoline
Remember the Fortnite Cube? If you’ve been playing the game in the last few weeks, you’ve probably seen the Cube around the map, leaving runes imprinted on the ground, and creating low-gravity zones (one of which caused a rather weird situation at the Summer Skirmish finale at PAX West. Anyway, the Cube has long been rumored to be headed to the Loot Lake, and it has finally done that. The Fortnite Cube aka ‘Kevin’ apparentlyheaded over to the Loot Lake earlier today, and has since turned the lake purple.
Sep. 20, 2018
Galaxy A7 is Samsung’s First Smartphone with Triple Rear Cameras
Samsung has today announced theGalaxy A7, the company’s first smartphone to feature a triple rear camera set-up. The Galaxy A7 flaunts a dual glass design with a side mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with features such as Bixby, Samsung Pay, Samsung Health and Dolby Atmos audio among others. The Galaxy A7 packs a6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity displayand is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0GHz. However, Samsung has not specified whether the device packs a Snapdragon processor or an Exynos SoC, and also, the processor powering the device will vary depending on the market.
Sep. 20, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 Users Can Now Win A Session With Ninja in Fortnite
Samsung may have launched Fortnite alongside theGalaxy Note 9, but its exclusivity for the Korean giant’s compatible devices was short-lived. However, Samsung is now giving Galaxy Note 9 users a chance to win big, including a chance to jump in a game with thebiggest Fortnite streamerNinja, under its ‘Galaxy Squad’ contest. Yes, Samsung has partnered with Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins for this contest to give its users a chance tograb a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play and stream Fortnitewith one of the best players on the face of this Earth.
Sep. 20, 2018
Google Home Mini Was World’s Best-Selling Smart Speaker Last Quarter
Amazon’s flagship Echo came in third on the list with 1.4 million shipments (12 percent market-share), while the Google Home came is at number five with 0.8 million units shipped, cornering 7 percent market-share. With over 800,000 units, Alibaba’s Tmail Genie was the only non-Google/Amazon device on the list, coming in at number four just ahead of the Google Home.Courtesy: Strategy Analytics While Apple’sSiri-powered HomePodspeaker failed to generate the volumes, it still accounted for a significant chunk of revenues in the segment, reportedly bringing in a whopping 70 percent of the total revenues for all devices above the $200 price-point.
Sep. 20, 2018
Google Might Launch Chrome OS Tablet and Desktop Alongside Pixel 3
Pixel 3 and 3 XLwill undeniably be the stars of the upcoming Google event next month but the tech giant might also have a few products to strengthen its portfolio of Chrome OS products. The cyber disclosure army hasspotted two new keyboards from premium accessories maker Brydgewhich might be designed for Chrome OS machines. Codenamed Wallaby, the first keyboard out of the two spotted on Brydge’s Shopify page is a “wireless keyboard for tablet”.
Sep. 20, 2018
‘Google One’ Cloud Storage Plans Coming Soon to India
In an officialblog post, Google said that users with paid Drive plans in the country will be upgraded to Google One automatically over the next few weeks. Everyone else will be able to opt-in once the new service is launched in India in the coming days. Users who want to be a notified when Google One is available, can sign-up for updates byclicking here. While the pricing tiers in India are yet to be announced, in the US, the tech giant offers a new 200GB option that costs $2.
Sep. 20, 2018
Huawei’s Upcoming FreeBuds 2 Pro Can Be Wirelessly Charged on the Mate 20
Huawei is all set to launch a successor to its FreeBuds wireless earbuds, theFreeBuds 2 Pro, alongside the upcoming Mate 20 on October 16. From the leaked images, it appears that the FreeBuds 2 Pro will be just another AirPods knockoff, down to its design as well as the charging case, but Huawei’s offering will come with certain noteworthy features that certainly grab your attention According to a report fromWinFuture, the FreeBuds will come with a speech recognition feature, Hi-Res wireless audio playback and can be charged wirelessly by placing the charging case on top of the Huawei Mate 20’s rear panel, which is definitely noteworthy.
Sep. 20, 2018
India’s ShareChat Social Network Raises $100 Million
According to documents filed with the Registrar of Companies, Bengaluru-based tech company, Mohalla, which operates vernacular social networking platform,ShareChat, has raised Rs. 720 crore (about $100 million) in a new round of funding led by existing investor Shunwei Capital. According to VCCircle, the funding raises the current valuation of the company to Rs. 3,332 crore (around $460 million) from the Rs. 431 crore ($67 million) that it was valued at during the Series B funding last December.
Sep. 20, 2018
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max India Pre-Orders Go Live Tonight
Apple’s brand new line up of iPhones — theiPhone XSandiPhone XS Maxare finally going on pre-order tonight. If you’re interested in buying the new iPhones, here’s how you can pre-order your iPhone XS at the earliest. The new phones will start shipping on September 28 in India. Buy iPhone XS From Airtel Online Store Pre-orders for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be going live tonight at midnight on the Airtel online store.
Sep. 20, 2018
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR Battery and RAM Specs Revealed
Since the launch of thenew iPhones, people have been wondering about the battery and RAM specifications of the smartphones because Apple never mentions such tech specs at launch events, or even in the specs page for the devices. However, filings made by Apple with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (TENAA), have now revealed the exact battery capacities for the three new iPhones, and their RAM configurations. According to the filings, thenewiPhone XShas a2,658 mAh batterywhich is surprisingly smaller than last year’s iPhone X which had a 2,716 mAh battery.
Sep. 20, 2018
Nubia Red Magic Gaming Smartphone India Launch Set for October
Nubia launched the Snapdragon 835-poweredRed Magicgaming smartphone in April earlier this year, but the device has so far been available only in China. That is about to change, as the company plans to bring the stylish gaming smartphone to the Indian market next month. Sources close to the company have told us that Nubia plans to launch the Red Magic gaming smartphone around mid-October in India. The Red Magic would mark the return of the Nubia brand to the Indian market after a lengthy hiatus.
Sep. 20, 2018
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition Review: ‘R’ You Ready for the Revolution?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition Specs Before we get started with the actual review of the graphics card, let us get the specs out of the way, shall we? The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Founders Edition features beastly specs, and on paper, the GPU stands second to none The contents of the package are quite minimal and there is not much to talk about. There is the RTX 2080 Founders Edition itself, a Display Port to DVI Converter, and a couple of booklets that nobody really cares about.
Sep. 20, 2018
OnePlus Reaches Top 5 in Premium Segment Globally
The premium segment, which consists of devices above $400, accounts for one-fifth of the global smartphone market. “In India, it (OnePlus)surpassed Apple and Samsungto become the number one premium smartphone OEM during the quarter with a strong 40 per cent market share. It was also amongst the top five premium smartphone OEMs in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the UK on account of strong initial sales of OnePlus 6,” the market research firm said in a statement.
Sep. 20, 2018
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Leaked Again, This Time in Google’s Official Fabric Cases
Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been mired with controversies when it comes to leaks, and Google has started teasing the colors of the Pixel 3 duo, including the all-new green or mint color. Falling in the line of Pixel 3 and 3 XL leaks and teases, the latest one comes in form ofCAD renders of the attractive fabric casesfrom the tech giant itself. A couple of images showing the new Pixel smartphones clad in the fabric covers was revealed by the Dutch websiteNieuwe Mobiel.
Sep. 20, 2018
PUBG Update #22 Hits Brings Rank System, Auto Region, and Skins Trading
PUBGplayers on PC will have a new update rolled out to them pretty soon. The developers of the popular Battle Royale game have announced that Update #22 has now gone live on the game’s test servers. The company says that it plans to roll out the update to Live Servers in early October, once the new software is proven to be stable. According to the changelog,Update #22has added a new‘Rank System’that’s not unlike what’s seen onPUBG Mobile.
Sep. 20, 2018
Samson G-Track Pro USB Studio Microphone Review: Insanely Good
For the longest time, we, here at Beebom used theBlue Yetito record audio for our YouTube videos, and it worked like a charm. We’ve since switched to using a wireless mic instead, and the Blue Yeti lies unused, gathering dust… but I’ve always been fond of that mic. So when we received the Samson G-Track Pro USB microphone ($149, available in India unofficially forRs. 21,955on Amazon India), it certainly brought back many memories, and I decided to give it a shot and see what it’s like.
Sep. 20, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A7 Triple Cameras Explained: How Do They Work?
But are the Galaxy A7’s triple rear cameras merely a marketing ploy to revive the sales of Samsung’s Galaxy A-series devices? Well, we can’t be sure. But if you are wondering how a triple rear camera can improve the imaging output, then let’s get straight to the hardware and see how it works. The Galaxy A7’s imaging hardware has a24MP RGB sensorwith a F/1.7 aperture, which sits in the middle of the vertical stack of lenses.
Sep. 20, 2018
Teens Are Trying To Get ‘Instagram Famous’ by Pretending to Be Dead
In this age, where many of us are living in a celebrity-obsessed culture and addicted to social media, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be famous. But how far are you willing to go to get that celebrity status or become ‘famous’? As it turns out, some people are trying to get ‘Instagram Famous’ by pretending to be, well, dead. That’s right, in trying to do something out of the ordinary, an increasing number of people have started pretending to be dead onInstagram.
Sep. 20, 2018
Truecaller App Could Be Coming Soon To JioPhone
The JioPhone has given millions of citizens in India an affordable means to communicate and access the Internet. It’s a smart feature phone and the ecosystem of apps has been expanding steadily with the release of popular apps likeWhatsApp, Facebook, andjust recentlyYouTube. The latest addition to this roster could be well-known caller ID and dialer app Truecaller. JioPhone (or more specifically KaiOS) could join Android, iOS and the web as a source for new users and crowd-sourced data for the company.
Sep. 20, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Red Edition to Go On Sale at 12PM Today on Amazon
After revealing a short trailer earlier yesterday, Xiaomi India’s Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain official announced the release of theMi A2Red edition in India with the first sale scheduled to start at 12PM today. The new red variant of Xiaomi’s second-gen Android One device will be available for purchase on both Mi.com and Amazon India priced atRs. 16,999. If you aren’t familiar with the device, allow us to give you a quick refresher.
Sep. 20, 2018
Xiaomi Unveils Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite in China
Xiaomi has today launched two new smartphones-Mi 8 ProandMi 8 Lite– in China. The Mi 8 Pro is a flagship device which packs top of the line hardware and an under display fingerprint sensor, while the Mi 8 Lite is a mid-range smartphone which offers a sleek design and a dual rear camera setup. Mi 8 Pro Mi 8 Pro Specifications: The Mi 8 Pro packs an impressive imaging hardware comprising of a 12MP wide-angle (f/1.
Sep. 20, 2018
Google’s ‘Family Link’ App is Now Available in India
In an effort to make the internet a safer place for children, Googlelaunched an app called‘Family Link’earlier this year. The company has nowannouncedthat it is finally taking the software global by launching it in“nearly every country around the world”, including India. Besides India, theFamily Link appwill now be available in a whole host of Asian and South American nations, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panamá and Perú.
Sep. 19, 2018
All You Need to Know About SpaceX’s First Lunar Tourist Yusaku Maezawa
SpaceX and Elon Musk finally revealed the identity of the first Big Falcon Rocket’s passenger to the moonyesterday. In case you missed the news, Space X’s first lunar orbit tourist will be Yusaku Maezawa, a Japanese businessman who made a name for himself in the fashion and lifestyle business. Yusaku Maezawa is a 42-year old Japanese billionaire who specializes in online fashion retail. He founded an Indie rock bank in high school and started collecting CDs and albums of his favored bands instead of going to high-school.
Sep. 19, 2018
Apple Rolls Out First iOS 12.1 Beta, Brings Back Group FaceTime
Shortly after the release ofiOS 12on the stable channel, Apple has started rolling out the first iOS 12.1 beta to developers. Anyone registered as a developer will be able to download the iOS 12.1 beta release through the Apple Developer Center or get the update over the air if they’re already on the beta channel. Apple has also shared new betas for watchOS 5.1 and tvOS 12.1 which bring a host of new changes to the previous software update, making the devices faster and more efficient.
Sep. 19, 2018
BlueStacks 4 Released With Massive Performance Boost For Gaming
BlueStacks 4, the latest version of thepopular Android emulatorfor Windows, has now been released to the stable channel. The new version is built upon Android 7.1.2 Nougat and is said to bring a significant performance boost over its predecessor. BlueStacks 4 features Hyper-G Graphics for enhanced visuals and according to the developers, is 6x faster than theSamsung Galaxy S9+. The developers further claim that the software is much faster than the“any mobile on Earth”.
Sep. 19, 2018
Chrome OS 69 Brings Material Design, Linux App Support and More
Google has released Chrome OS 69 via the stable channel which introduces a host of remarkable changes such as the arrival of Google’s Material Design, support for Linux apps and Night Light among others. Starting with the aesthetic overhaul brought by Chrome OS 69, it introduces the same changes that were rolled out viaChrome 69such as rounded tabs, new colors and updated icons. Chrome OS 69 introduces a new design language which overhauls all aspects of Google’s OS for Chromebooks, including menus, pop-up prompts and even URLs in the address bar, with the most noticeable aspect being the new rounded tabs and an overall cleaner design.
Sep. 19, 2018
Fujifilm X-T3 Hands-On and Camera Samples: Fuels Your Passion for Photography and 4K Videos
Following Nikon’s suit, imaging giantFujifilm has also released a mirrorless camerain India. TheFujifilm X-T3 comes as an upgrade to the X-T2which has been immensely popular and upgraded over time, thanks to timely firmware updates. Now, the new X-T3 comes withbetter image processing capabilitiesand the goodness of4K video at 60p. From its attire, the Fujifilm X-T3 appears to be anideal choice for experienced photography enthusiasts as well as vloggersor YouTubers. I was able to spend some time with the Fujifilm X-T3 at the launch event and here are our first impressions along with some camera samples.
Sep. 19, 2018
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera For 4K Videos Launched For Rs 1,17,999
It’s raining mirrorless cameras and just in a single day, we’ve seen three major product launches in India. Now after Nikon,Fujifilm announced its new compact mirrorless camerain the famous and reliable X series. TheFujifilm X-T3is priced at Rs 1,17,999 in India for the body-only SKU, and you can get it with a 18-55mm lens for Rs 1,49,999. The camera will be available in black and silver. The Fujifilm X-T3 packs in a26.
Sep. 19, 2018
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera Launched: Here Are The Camera Samples
Fujifilm rolled out its new and super-charged mirrorless camera in India as part of the X-series, challenging the likes ofPanasonic LUMIX GH5Sand Sony α7 II, which are already noted names in the segment. TheFujifilm X-T3is a great camera for anyone looking to take a step towards a career as a photographer, videographer, or YouTuber seriously. But it’s not only for those with a want to turn their photography skills into a paycheck, but also for those who have an innate passion for some sincere photography.
Sep. 19, 2018
Google Pay Claims to Have 25 Million Monthly Active Users in India
Exactly a year after its launch last September,Google Pay, the digital payments platform from the US tech giant, now has 25 million monthly active users (MAUs) in India. Ina blog poston Tuesday, Caesar Sengupta, the company’s vice president for payments, claimed that the platform has a further 1.2 million business users and has facilitated about 860 million transactions in the country within one year of launch. Google Pay (formerly,Google Tez) is the company’s UPI-based payments service in India, that was launched last September as Tez, and is believed to be a runaway success with widespread adoption across urban and rural centers around the country.
Sep. 19, 2018
Google Play Store’s Family Library Feature Finally Goes Live in India
Family Library has now started to become available for some users in India, which suggests that Google might soon roll out the feature on a wider scale. We tested multiple devices at Beebom which ran Android 9 Pie, Android 8.1 Oreo, and Android Nougat, and found that Family Library is available on them in the account section of the Play Store. If you want to see if the feature is available on your device, open the Play Store app, tap onAccountand check whether theFamilyoption is available.
Sep. 19, 2018
Government Plans to Create AI-Based Multilingual Bot for Umang App
The Indian IT Ministry aims to develop an AI-powered voice bot similar to Siri and Cortana for theUmange-governance app. The officials seek to expand the reach of Umang’s services beyond the urban populace and aim to extend its benefits to a wider base of users who live in rural areas via the app’s voice capabilities and regional language support. The IT Ministry’s National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is set to meet technology vendors on October 4th to discuss the idea of creating the AI assistant which can converse in regional languages and help people easily avail services such as utility bill payment, filing income tax, checking fund details and a lot more.
Sep. 19, 2018
Here’s What’s Coming In Samsung Experience 10 with Android Pie on Galaxy S9+
Samsung has reportedly beguntestingAndroid 9 Pie on the Galaxy S9 and the S9+, but the company is yet to officially announce an Android Pie update timeline for the two devices. But thankfully, the folks over atXDA-Developershave brought us our first look at Samsung Experience 10.0 based on Android Pie. A developer recently installed a‘very early development build of Android Pie’using a tool called Firmware.science on a Snapdragon 845-powered Galaxy S9+ unit, which uncovered a ton of details regarding the changes that Samsung Experience 10 is set to introduce.
Sep. 19, 2018
Honor Play Goes on Open Sale Today on Amazon
Huawei’s gaming-centric smartphone,Honor Play, waslaunched in Indialast month after having beenunveiled in Chinafew weeks earlier. The device went on sale for the first time in the country on August 6on Amazon, and was promptlysold out within 20 seconds. Now, however, the device will be available around the clock, with the company announcing that flash sales for the Honor Play is now a thing of the past. According to an official press release, open sales for the device has started from today, September 19.
Sep. 19, 2018
iOS 12.1 Beta Drops Hints About Upcoming iPad Pro Model with Face ID
As for the ‘fall’ timeline mentioned in the code, the fall season ends in December, but in the past, Apple has held iPad launch events in October multiple times. So, there is a strong possibility that the company might debut a new iPad model next month. Additionally, the code of iOS 12.1 beta also contains the mention of Face ID support in landscape orientation, which is presumably a feature that will be implemented on a new iPad model.
Sep. 19, 2018
Meet Google Home Hub! Google’s Smart Display Revealed in Leak
Back in August, we first got reports aboutGooglepreparing an Assistant-powered smart display similar to the Lenovo Smart Display. And now we have our first look at Google’s upcoming smart display that will reportedly be called the Google Home Hub. MySmartPricehas obtained images of the Google Home Hub as well as its complete specifications and related marketing material which contains details about the upcoming device’s features.Image Courtesy: MySmartPrice The Google Home Hub will feature a full-range speaker and a mic with far-field voice recognition support, and a 7-inch screen to show you the calendar, weather information, camera feed, navigation information and of course videos and also for video calling.
Sep. 19, 2018
Mozilla’s ‘Firefox Reality’ Is a Mixed Reality Browser for Vive, Oculus Rift and Google Daydream
Afterexperimenting with dedicated VR-focused browsersfor months, Mozilla has finally launched v1.0 of Firefox Reality, which is custom built for browsing onVR, AR and MRheadsets. The new browser is completely open-source and, is compatible with a number of existing VR platforms, including HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Google Daydream. It is already available in the Viveport, Oculus and Daydream app stores. Based on the existing Firefox web technology, Firefox Reality is enhanced with Mozilla’s experimental web engine, Servo, ensuring that the new software gets the best of both worlds.
Sep. 19, 2018
Nikon Z7 and Z6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Launched in India Starting at Rs 1,69,950
Nikon has today extended its catalog of mirrorless cameras in Indiawith the launch of two new products– Nikon Z7 and Z6. Both of the cameras wereannounced internationally last monthand arenow coming to India, with a starting price of Rs 1,69,950. While theNikon Z6body only starts at Rs 1,69,950, theNikon Z7begins at Rs 2,69,950 for the body-only SKU. You can buy the body + 24-70mm lens kit for Rs 45,000 more and Z7 Mount Adapter FTZ Kit for Rs 2,81,950, and the Z6 Mount Adapter FTZ Kit for Rs 1,81,950.
Sep. 19, 2018
Nikon Z7 Hands-On: More Power to Professional Photographers
Nikon today launched twonew power-packed mirrorless camerasaimed at professionals as well as prosumers. With thisleap into the full-frame mirrorless segment, the Japanese photography giant is also aiming to increase its share in the market and theNikon Z7 comes with a new lineup of lensescreate a new identity for the new mirrorless beasts. Both the cameras have some appealing specs, however, themost attention-grabbing feature is the full-frame sensorwhich means the camera can capture exceptional detail in most lighting conditions.
Sep. 19, 2018
OnePlus 6T Page Goes Live on Amazon India; Teaser Ad Released
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up to launch its brand new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 6T sometime in October. In the last few weeks we’ve seen plenty of leaks about the device, and OnePlus has confirmed the presence of anin-display fingerprint scanner, and theabsence of a headphone jack(that still hurts), and now the OnePlus 6T page has gone live on Amazon India. The page doesn’t show off much, other than the fact that the phone is “coming soon” along with a banner showing the new OnePlus Type-C Bullets earphones that will be bundled with the OnePlus 6T.
Sep. 19, 2018
Shopping-Focused Social Platform ‘Amazon Spark’ is Now in India
Amazon Spark, the online retailer’s shopping-focused social network of sorts, is now in India, a year after it was launched in the US. It is shaped mostly along the lines of Instagram, and allows users and ‘enthusiasts’ to post pictures, run polls and ask for advise on whether one particular product listed on the site is better than another. Users can also follow interests and influencers on the platform, according to the company’s announcement last year.
Sep. 19, 2018
Teaser Hints At Gaming-Centric Nokia Smartphone For India
With the global smartphone market slowing down, gaming is the new niche that Android manufacturers hope will improve sales and increase profit margins. The trend that was started last year by theRazer Phone, and has since been picked up by Xiaomi, Asus, ZTE and others with devices such as theBlackShark,ROG Phone,Honor PlayandNubia Red Magic. Now, it is the turn of HMD Global to be prepping the launch of a gaming-centric phone of its own.
Sep. 19, 2018
Telegram for iOS Built Entirely On Apple’s Swift Language Coming Soon
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has announced that the company will soon have a new version of the iOS app, which is built from scratch using Apple’s Swift programming language. Durov made the announcement onhis Telegram channel, adding that Swift is a faster alternative to Objective C and that the new iOS app would be much faster and more battery friendly than the current Telegram app for iOS. “This change will make Telegram the most popular messaging app written fully in Swift.
Sep. 19, 2018
Tim Cook Is Pretty Certain the iPhone XS Is Not Too Expensive
Last year, Apple launched theiPhone X, and for the first time ever, we had an iPhone that was priced at a whopping $999 for the base model. While it was expected that Apple’s sales will take a hit due to the pricing, the iPhone X still sold pretty well. This year, Apple launched theiPhone XS,iPhone XS Max, and theiPhone XR, and the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099 and goes up to a mind-numbing $1,449 orRs 1,44,900 in India!
Sep. 19, 2018
WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These Phones and Platforms From 2020
According to a post on the official WhatsApp support site, the following platforms are deprecated and will lose support in the near future: Only the following operating systems will be supported going forward: You have to give props to WhatsApp for announcing its future plans in advance and also for supporting long defunct platforms and legacy versions for so long. It’s amazing that the company is still supporting Windows Phone and even Nokia S40, even though the vast majority of the global smartphone market is dominated by Android and iOS.
Sep. 19, 2018
Xiaomi Says It Will Let Users Turn Off Ads in MIUI After Mass Outcry
Xiaomi is known for selling products at unbelievably low price points and has even decided tocapthe profit margin for its hardware business at 5 percent, however, the company makes up for it by seeding ads at nearly every opportunity. But Xiaomi’s ads have recently become quite intrusive, to the extent that even the Settings app has started showing ads. The user outcry seems to have finally caught Xiaomi’s attention, as the company is now mulling the option of introducing a way to let users turn off the pesky ads.
Sep. 19, 2018
Xiaomi Unveils Mi A2 Red Edition in India and You Can Get One For Free
Earlier this year in August, Xiaomi launched its second-gen Android One device, theMi A2, in India. At launch, the device was made available in three color variants – Black, Blue and Gold – packing in a Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Priced atRs. 16,999, the Mi A2 seemed to be a formidable mid-range device and it would’ve been so had Xiaomi properly optimized the Android One OS running on the unit.
Sep. 19, 2018
You Can Now Use Siri Shortcuts On These Third-Party Apps
Apple recently started rolling outiOS 12to a bunch of iOS devices, which also meant theShortcuts app was finally made availableon theApp Store. The app, which works quite a lot like IFTTT on Android, allows users to create custom shortcuts for apps and actions that they use the most. The Shortcuts app naturally works with a number of native iOS apps like Contacts, Calendar, Maps, Music, Photos, Camera, Reminders, Safari and Health, but that’s not all.
Sep. 19, 2018
YouTube Arrives on JioPhone; Paytm Offers Rs 200 Cashback on JioPhone 2
Earlier this month,WhatsAppfinally made its way to the JioPhone, and just a week after its arrival, YouTube has now become available on the JioPhone too. The video sharing platform’s KaiOS-optimized version can now be downloaded from the Jio Store on both the JioPhone and the JioPhone 2. In order to use YouTube on the JioPhone or its successor, just open the Jio Store, install the YouTube app and sign in with your Gmail account to start watching videos.
Sep. 19, 2018
YouTube Gaming App to Be Killed Off in March 2019
Starting today, gaming has a new home on YouTube where you’ll be able to easily find gaming content and creators. You can find the new YouTube Gaming destination athttps://t.co/0cH3jofTcE.pic.twitter.com/7IE3c0oBWN YouTube, however, says that the change is not the result of low demand for gaming-related videos on the platform. In fact, the company’s Global Head of Gaming, Ryan Wyatt, claimed that the amount of gaming-related content on the platform has grown exponentially over the past year.
Sep. 18, 2018
Amazon Reportedly Planning to Sell Insurance Policies in India
After Flipkart and Paytm,Amazon Indiais believed to be the latest online service company to be harboring ambitions of entering the insurance business in the country. According to BloombergQuint, an Amazon spokesperson has already confirmed the report, saying that Amazon Pay is looking to“serve the needs of customers around insurance”. While there are no further details available on the subject just yet, Amazon’s filings with the Registrar of Companies reportedly suggests that the company aims to carry out“the business of soliciting, procuring and servicing insurance as a corporate agent”.
Sep. 18, 2018
15 Cool Google Assistant Tricks You Should Try
There’s no denying the fact that Google Assistant is the best virtual assistant right now, be it on phones, on smart speakers, smart displays, smart TVs or any other device. I do loveAlexa on my Amazon Echo Dot, however, other assistants includingSiri, Bixby, and more don’t even stand a chance against the Google Assistant. In fact, it is so powerful and versatile that most of us don’t even use it to its full potential.
Sep. 18, 2018
Amazon Says Cages For Warehouse Staff Was Bad Idea That Was Patented
Amazon has been caught in controversies multiple times in the past overpoor working conditionsat its warehouses, rampant exploitation, and a disheartening compensation structure for employees. But a recently uncovered patent filed by Amazon suggests that the company had something much worse in mind – a cage for the warehouse employees that would be suspended on a rig, while robots worked on the ground. The cage, or amobile work enclosurein Amazon’s lingo, was designed to protect workers in an environment where stock-picking robots moved around.
Sep. 18, 2018
Apple’s AirPower Charging Mat Delayed Due to Overheating, Interference Issues
Apple’srecently unveilediPhone lineup and the newApple Watch Series 4are great, however, the company’s much-awaited wireless charging mat, AirPower, wasstill a no-show. It’s not just us who asked Apple about the AirPower mat, and the answer is that the company is finding it hard to keep temperatures under control. As per a report inDaring Fireball, which has also beencorroboratedby Sonny Dickson, Apple is still said to befacing three problems with the wireless charging mat.
Sep. 18, 2018
Blaupunkt’s Smart LED TVs Are Now up for Pre-order on Flipkart
Earlier this month, German audio equipment manufacturer Blaupunktsigneda deal with Flipkart to launch its line-up ofLED TVsin India that will be available exclusively from Flipkart. Blaupunkt’s Smart LED TV series, which consists of 8 models, has now gone up for pre-order on Flipkart starting at Rs. 12,999. Additional offers such as a Rs. 1,250 cashback on Citi Credit Cards, 5% discount on purchases made using an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card and no cost EMI plans are also on the table.
Sep. 18, 2018
CBI Writes to Cambridge Analytica, Facebook, GSR in Data Gathering Case
The CBI has written to UK-based Cambridge Analytica and Global Science Research (GSR) and US-based Facebook, seeking information in connection with its probe into allegedly illegally obtaining social networking site data of Indians, sources said. According to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources, the agency has written to the Cambridge Analytica’s New York City office, GSR office in UK and Facebook’s US office. The agency’s moves comes in the wake of a “Preliminary Enquiry (PE)” it registered against the firms after receiving a reference from the Centre to start a probe into the matter on August 8.
Sep. 18, 2018
Crowdfunding Campaign Raises Over Rs 33 Lakh For Dead Sanitation Worker in Delhi
Just days after 5 sanitation workerssuffocated to deathwhile cleaning a sewer line in Delhi’s Moti Nagar area, yet another tragedy took place in the city under similar circumstances.According to reports, a 37-year-old sewage cleaner Anil died September 14 while cleaning a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) sewer in west Delhi’s Dabri after the rope from which he was suspended into the pit snapped, sending him plummeting more than 20 feet into the cesspit.
Sep. 18, 2018
You Can Now Give Rides and Meals to Friends With Uber Gift Cards
UberhaslaunchedGift Cardsthat are redeemable across Uber and Uber Eats. They will be available to buy via Paytm, Woohoo and other online platforms in a number of different denominations starting at Rs. 500. In a press release, the company said that the new products will enable users to gift their family and friends a ride or a meal with the tap of a button. Uber Gift Cards will also make for innovative corporate gifting options, the company claimed.
Sep. 18, 2018
Flipkart ‘Honor Days’: Here Are All The Deals and Discounts on Honor Phones
Huawei’s Honor smartphones generally offer great bang for the buck, and in India, they are available exclusively on Flipkart. The retailer and the Chinese tech giant have now announced another‘Honor Days‘sale that will be held over a four-day period from September 18 to September 21. As part of the process, buyers will be eligible to get deals and discounts on a number of Honor smartphones, including theHonor 9N, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i and Honor 10.
Sep. 18, 2018
Flipkart’s ‘Project Authenticated’ Targets Counterfeit Luxury Perfumes On Platform
Flipkart has announced‘Project Authenticated’,a new initiative which aims to curb the sale of counterfeit luxury products that imitate items from high-end brands and quell the worries of customers about the authenticity of a product. As part of the project, Flipkart has entirely revamped the catalog of the high-end perfumes listed on its e-commerce platform and has relaunched them with an authenticity seal attached with the listing as a mark of legitimacy, ahead of the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale.
Sep. 18, 2018
Fortnite Gets New Port-a-Fortress and Spiky Stadium Items with Latest Patch
Epic Games has released the patch notes for the latest update coming to Fortnite. With the patch v5.41, players will get two new items in the free-to-play battle royale game. Port-a-Fortress Is Here and It’s Awesome First and foremost, the Port-a-Fortress item that Epic was teasing in the game is now finally here, and it’s basically a much bigger, more awesome version of the Port-a-Fort item that’s already present in the game.
Sep. 18, 2018
Withings Bounces Back With Multi-Sport Hybrid Smartwatch ‘Steel HR Sport’
After Nokia’s purchase of French consumer electronics company, Withings, didn’t quite play out the way either would have liked, the latter’s co-founder, Eric Carreel, bought the company back from the Finnish networking giant earlier this year. The company has nowannounced its first new productafter its newfound independence from Nokia. The Steel HR Sport comes with a sleep tracker, a pedometer, water-proofing of up to 50 meters, a‘smart alarm’that the company claims will wake users up at the‘optimal time’and multi-sport tracking for 10+ activities, including walking, running, swimming and more.
Sep. 18, 2018
Google Science Fair 2018 Kicks Off: Here’s How You Can Win the $50,000 Grand Prize
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulXan0raA1o&feature=youtu.be How to Enter? Participants can enter the competition either as an individual or as a team which should consist of three members. In order to enter the competition, one must have a Google Account and then use the same for the registration process on the official Google Science Fair website. Once the registration is complete, participants will be taken to the Project Dashboard, where they can submit details such as registration information, request parental/legal guardian consent, etc.
Sep. 18, 2018
How to Disable Ads in MIUI Apps (Guide)
Xiaomi’s MIUI custom ROM is one of the most popular among smartphone users, which is in part be due to its extensive presence in the budget segment. The company is also well-known for itshonest pricing, however, it has seemingly been made possible not because of hardware trade-offs but due to its intrusive ad placement. If you have ever used aMIUI-powereddevice, then you would know that Xiaomi marks prices lower and earns profits through software tie-ups (unwelcome bloatware) or ads in the system apps such as Mi Music, MIUI Security app, and most recentlyeven the Settings.
Sep. 18, 2018
Huami Launches New Amazfit Verge Smartwatch, and Health Band 1s With ECG Support
Alongside the Verge, Huami also announced a bunch of other products, including the Health Band 1S and a wearable-oriented SoC called Huangshan No. 1. While the Verge comes with a price of 799 yuan (around Rs. 8,400, $115) while the Health Band 1S carries a 699 yuan (around Rs. 7,300, $100) price-tag. Amazfit Verge The Verge features a 1.3-inch (360 x 360 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Sep. 18, 2018
India Overtakes Japan and US in AI Adoption, Robotic Automation
Automation arrived long back in India and the country is now driving Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies globally, even ahead of the US and Japan, a new study has found. According to ‘Augmented Human Enterprise’— an academic study conducted by Goldsmiths (University of London) and enterprise software provider Automation Anywhere — 71 percent of Indian respondents said their employees used RPA and AI-based augmentation to its full potential — the highest proportion for any of the four markets surveyed.
Sep. 18, 2018
Japanese Billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to Be First SpaceX Tourist to Moon
US private space firm SpaceX has announced that the company’s first private passenger to the Moon will be Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa. “The first private passenger to fly around the Moon aboard BFR (Big Falcon Rocket) is fashion innovator and globally recognized art curator Yusaku Maezawa,” SpaceX tweeted earlier today. Maezawa, 42, is the founder and CEO of Zozo, the largest online fashion retailer in Japan. Maezawa is also known as an contemporary art collector and curator with a large collection at his Contemporary Art Foundation in Tokyo, which features works of various renowned painters like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Alexander Calder and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Sep. 18, 2018
Motorola One Power to Arrive in India on September 24
The Motorola One Power features an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz, which is coupled with up to 4 gigs of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB. The device packs a dual rear camera set-up consisting of a 16MP primary sensor and a secondary 5MP sensor, while there is an 8MP sensor up front with a f/2.2 aperture to take care of selfies.
Sep. 18, 2018
OnePlus Crackables: Challenging and Cryptic Puzzles with a Massive Prize
OnePlusannounced Crackableslast week, hinting at things that sounded a lot like hacking, and today, thegame is finally hereand will be available to play for anyone who wants to try their hands at it from tomorrow. We’ve been through the Crackables experience, and after spending the better part of the morning trying to solve the various puzzles, here’s my experience playing Crackables, and why I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a good challenging mental-activity.
Sep. 18, 2018
OnePlus is Letting Fans Name And Win Its Upcoming OnePlus TV
Chinese tech company, OnePlus, is well-known in the industry for its smartphones, but the company recently announced that itplans on adding smart televisionsto its product portfolio going forward. Through a post on the company’s official forums, Founder and CEO, Pete Lau, revealed that the company intends to be a player in the smart home industry that’s expected to grow exponentially in the coming days. While the upcoming product is being referred to as the‘OnePlus TV’for now, that’s not how the company plans to eventually market it.
Sep. 18, 2018
Oyo and Cure.Fit are the Hottest Indian Startups In LinkedIn List
Five-year-old hospitality startup Oyo, health and wellness firm Cure.Fit, and on-demand delivery service dunzo.in are among the top 25 companies that made it to the list of the most sought-after startups in India released by LinkedIn on Tuesday. The list revealed that Bengaluru has emerged as a major hub for startups to rise and shine. Out of the 25 companies on the list, 11 are headquartered in Bengaluru, seven in Mumbai, three in Gurugram and two each in New Delhi and Pune.
Sep. 18, 2018
Password Autofill Works With Third-Party Password Managers in iOS 12
iOS 12 is now rolling out to users worldwide, bringing a ton of new and improved features, stability improvements, and more to greatly improve the software experience of its mobile devices. If you’ve already gone through our list of thebest new iOS 12 features, then you’d know that Apple announced the release of a new API that would allow third-party password managers to get access to the Password Autofill feature back at WWDC earlier this year.
Sep. 18, 2018
Poco F1 Official Skins Available on Flipkart, Mi.com for Rs 299
Poco F1 is a smartphone which swears by thenotion of “function over form”which is why Xiaomi’s Poco chose simple colors for the device. While there has beenno compromise in the sturdinessof the F1, the almost-too-simple appearance could be a deal-breaker for some users. The company had already acknowledged this and teased official skins to enhance the visual appeal of the Poco F1 at the device’s launch without revealing a date for arrival.
Sep. 18, 2018
Redmi Note 6 Pro Listed Online With Dual Front Cameras, Wide Notch
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series has been incredibly popular in India with the Note 4, as well as the Note 5 duo, beingamong the best-selling smartphonesin Inda. And now, asXiaomi seems to be preparing for the next upgradeof its noted Note series, we’ve come across leaks that point at the possiblespecifications of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. Recently popular leaksterSlashleaksshared some images of the Redmi Note 6 Pro and its packaging which not only reveal its appearance but also gives us a glance into the hardware that could be firing up the Redmi Note 6 Pro.
Sep. 18, 2018
Reliance Jio Dominates Telco Subscriber Growth in July
Reliance Jio added a staggering 11.7 million new subscribers in July, while Vodafone and Airtel only managed to add 0.6 million and 0.3 million new subscribers in the same period, which indicates the pace at which Reliance Jio is on route to becoming the largest telecom operator in India. Vodafone is placed a close third with 19.30% market share, while Idea occupies the fourth spot with 19.07% share of the market.
Sep. 18, 2018
Samsung ‘Galaxy M’ Series Could Replace ‘Galaxy J’ Budget Smartphones
Samsungmay be planning to discontinue its budget‘Galaxy J’lineup in favor of an entirely new series that will reportedly be marketed under the‘Galaxy M’moniker. That’s according to a new report from South Korean publicationET News, which further claims that the company will expand theGalaxy A lineupto cover some of those lower price points vacated by the discontinuedGalaxy J series. According to industry sources quoted by the publication,“The J-series is being integrated into the A-series”as the company continues revamping its product strategy at the mid-range to get back some of its lost market-share in the emerging economies.
Sep. 18, 2018
SHARP Unveils 8K ‘Professional Display’ in India
Priced approximately around Rs 20 lakh, the top-end model, “LV-70X500E” is a B2B (business-to-business) product and it adopts an 8K high-resolution LCD panel with 16 times the resolution of full HD. Sharp claims the monitors display images with realism not possible with 4K panels and in detail indiscernible to the naked eye, thanks to high brightness and wide colour gamut. “We believe that 8K will revolutionise the society, the future of technology and expand various applications all over the world,” Shinji Minatogawa, Managing Director, SHARP India, said in a statement.
Sep. 18, 2018
Top 8 Adobe Premiere Pro Alternatives for Windows and Mac
There’s no doubt that Adobe Premiere Pro is one of thebest video editing toolsthat is out in the market right now. It is the go-to choice for many video professionals including many famous YouTubers along with professionals working in the movie and TV industry (Dust to Glory, Superman Returns, Avatar, Deadpool are some examples). That speaks volumes about the power of Adobe Premiere Pro. However, like any other piece of software, it is not flawless and it has its own fair share of problems.
Sep. 18, 2018
Twitter Is Bringing Back the Old Timeline To Show You The Latest Tweets First
Hate Twitter ever since it moved to an algorithmic timeline? You can finally go back to using Twitter as it was when it began as thereverse chronological timelinefeature is back. Users should now see the latest posts first and not in the order decided by Twitter’s algorithm. Twitterhas announced that it will let users choose between a reverse chronological timeline and an algorithm-based feed, which is populated by tweets that are deemed most relevant to users.
Sep. 18, 2018
Fortnite Patch v5.41: Soaring Solos Limited Time Mode and More Changes
Epic Games has finally released the latest update for Fortnite. Patch v5.41 brings along a bunch of changes into the mix, and if you’re wondering about everything that’s new in the game, here’s a handy breakdown of what Fortnite v5.41 brings. Soaring Solos LTM There’s a new limited time mode in Fortnite now, and it’s called Soaring Solos. The concept is pretty much the same as Soaring 50’s except that this time you’ll be playing Solo instead of in a team of 50 players.
Sep. 18, 2018
Facebook Broadens Tools To Tackle Election Interference Globally
In order to further secure candidates and campaign staff vulnerable to hackers and nation-state actors during the elections, Facebook has introduced additional tools to protectpolitical campaigns in the USandaround the world. “Candidates for federal or statewide office, as well as staff members and representatives from federal and state political party committees, can add additional security protections to their Pages and accounts,” Nathaniel Gleicher, Head of Cybersecurity Policy at Facebook, wrote in a blog post late on Monday.
Sep. 17, 2018
Poco F1 Gets MIUI 10: Here’s How to Install the Global Beta
The Poco F1 comes with the promise of regular updates, quarterly security updates at the very least, and Android Pie by the end of this year. It has already receivedtwo updates to fix the issueson MIUI 9 for Poco but with the almost stable Global Beta of latest MIUI 10 is rolling out, Poco F1 users get an opportunity to try it and give feedbackbefore a stable updateis rolled out.
Sep. 17, 2018
Apple Responds to Movies Disappearing from iTunes Library
A few days after anAppleuser took to Twitter to complain about three legitimately purchased movies mysteriously disappearing from hisiTuneslibrary, the Cupertino giant has replied back, saying that the company is not to be blamed for his troubles. The tweet by Anders G da Silva – who recently relocated from Australia to Canada – went viral and got the attention of many who expressed shock and dismay at his predicament. As can be seen in the embedded tweet below, da Silva asked theiPhone-makerwhy the three movies he had purchased from iTunes had been removed from his account and why he was unable to play or re-download them.
Sep. 17, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Pre-Orders Better than Expected, iPhone XS Seeing Low Demand: Kuo
Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new note about Apple’s latest products talking about the pre-orders that the various devices are seeing. The note, obtained by MacRumors, talks about all three new iPhones, and the new Apple Watch Series 4. The iPhone XS, on the other hand, is not doing all so good, if Kuo’s note is to be believed. He mentions that thedemand for the iPhone XS is below expectations, and people are opting to go with the iPhone XS Maxinstead, proving that Apple’s high pricing strategy is actually working.
Sep. 17, 2018
Fortnite Will Be Getting a Port-a-Fortress Item Soon
One thing that setsFortniteapart is that it’s constantly evolving, with Epic Games adding new items, and gameplay styles into the mix, while vaulting items, rebalancing weapons, and more with each update. There’s even a neat backstory going on right now, with The Visitor, the Rocket Launch, the Cube, and we don’t know what’s going to happen in Season 6 (although there’s a bunch of lore out there). Now, we’re going to get a new item in the game soon.
Sep. 17, 2018
Galaxy S10 Will Have ‘Significant’ Design Changes, Claims Samsung Mobile Chief
After itsGalaxy S9 and S9 Pluswere criticized in some quarters for being repetitive in terms of their design language, Samsung is reportedly planning a complete design overhaul for its next-gen Galaxy S-series smartphones. Speaking to the Chinese media, the CEO of the company’s mobile division, DJ Koh, reportedly claimed that theGalaxy S10devices will have‘very significant’design changes when compared to its predecessors. Koh also mentioned that the Galaxy S10 will be offered in‘amazing’colors, but didn’t get into any specifics about what exactly fans and potential customers can expect from the upcoming devices.
Sep. 17, 2018
Garmin Fenix 5X Plus Multi-Sport Smartwatch Launched in India For Rs 79,990
Smart wearables makerGarminon Monday launched a multi-sport watch called the‘Fenix 5X Plus’in India. The device is a rugged smartwatch targeted at athletes and outdoor adventurers. It comes with built-in GPS, storage and a wrist-based‘Oximeter’sensor to track blood-oxygen saturation levels at higher altitudes. The wearable device has scratch-resistant sapphire lens fitted with Garmin’s‘Chroma Display’with LED backlighting for better readability, the company said in a statement. It also has a three-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter as well as multisatellite (GPS, GLONASS and Galileo) network capability to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
Sep. 17, 2018
Good at PUBG Mobile? Here’s How You Can Win a Galaxy S9
So you think you’re good at PUBG Mobile? Well, it’s time to put your skills to the test and stand a chance to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy S9. According to a recent tweet from the game’s official Twitter handle, the developers will be hosting a series of Solo Chicken Dinner Events from today until the end of the month and the winners will be rewarded with a brand new Galaxy S9.
Sep. 17, 2018
HP 260 G3 Mini Desktop Launched With Up To Core i3 CPU, 32GB RAM; Starts At Rs 19,990
HPIndia on Monday introduced an affordable mini desktop to help students learn and collaborate in schools and educational institutions across the country. Starting at Rs. 19,990, the HP 260 G3 desktop will enable schools and institutes to set up or upgrade computers in their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) labs at a minimal cost, the company said in a statement. The HP 260 G3 Mini lineup is powered by up to Intel’s 7th-gen Core processors, and sports up to 32GB RAM.
Sep. 17, 2018
iPhone XS, XS Max Price Shocks India, But Apple Banks on Older iPhones
As Apple refreshed itsiPhone lineup last week, Manu Jain who is Vice President, Xiaomi Global and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, tweeted: “Choose wisely — MI (Xiaomi) or EMI”. Jain reacted to a follower who mentioned that one has to shell out Rs 12,075 a month as zero-cost EMI for a period of one year to own the 512GB variant of iPhone XS Max that will come for amind-boggling Rs 144,900 in India.
Sep. 17, 2018
Is Your iPhone X Outdated? Smart HDR and Depth Control in iPhone XS, iPhone XR
After a long string of leaks, rumors, and countless predictions from everyone in the industry, Apple has finallyunveiled the new iPhone lineupfor the year, and it’s very much what we expected from the company. The newiPhone XSandiPhone XS Max(I refuse to write it as iPhone Xs Max, that just looks horrible) are the typical ‘S’ update that Apple has released every alternate year (except last year when we jumped straight to iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus alongside the iPhone X), and that shows in the improvements these phones have received.
Sep. 17, 2018
MIUI 10 on Poco F1: Faster, Smoother, Better
MIUI for 10 is now available for many Xiaomi smartphones, and the list now includes Poco F1. Although the Poco device only gets access to the beta build as of now, the firmware is very stable and even fixes some of theissues which the Poco F1 hadthe earlier versions of MIUI for Poco. Not only that,MIUI for 10 brings new UI elementsincluding a completely redesigned quick settings panel, recents screen, new color scheme, and volume controls similar to Android Pie.
Sep. 17, 2018
Modi Appoints Panel to Combat Fake News, Abusive Social Media Usage
The Prime Minister’s office has appointed a four-member committee which has been tasked with studying the nation’s entire digital infrastructure and come up with solutions to address issues such asfake news,abusive use of social media, digital broadcasting regulations and cybercrime among others. The ambit of the committee’s task is to study issues such as the dissemination of fake news and malicious online content, abusive usage of social media for targeted campaigns, foreign investment in the digital sector,misuse of dataand the need for laws to regulate digital broadcasting.
Sep. 17, 2018
Official Realme 2 Pro Video Shows Off Teardrop Notch, Dual Rear Cameras
Havinglaunched the Realme 2last month, Oppo isexpected to unveiltheRealme 2 Produring the course of a two-day event slated for September 26 and 27. The company has now released a teaser video that provides a sneak peek into the design language of the upcoming device. Titled‘Proud to be Young’,the minute-long video gives us a glimpse of the front and back of a new smartphone that seems to be Realme 2 Pro, although the company doesn’t explicitly mention the name anywhere.
Sep. 17, 2018
OnePlus TV Announced; Coming in 2019
While we await the launch of the OnePlus 6T with bated breaths, the Chinese giant has dropped a surprise announcement on us. The company isstepping out of its comfort zone and entering the smart TV business. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau announced the plans for a smart TV on thecompany’s forum. We want to bring the home environment to the next level of intelligent connectivity. To do this, we are building a new product of OnePlus’ premium flagship design, image quality, and audio experience to more seamlessly connect the home.
Sep. 17, 2018
Amazon Investigating Employee Bribes for Selling User Data, Deleting Negative Reviews
Amazon employees are reportedly accepting bribes from sellers to delete negative product reviews and in exchange for confidential customer data. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, sellers are offering hefty bribes toAmazon employeesin exchange for internal data which includes information about sales metrics, email address of customers and their buying habit, alongside the removal of bad product feedback. The practice is rampant in China where the number of sellers is skyrocketing, leading to intense competition which has forced some of the sellers to adopt such illegal means.
Sep. 17, 2018
Poco F1 Running on Android Pie Spotted on Geekbench
Poco F1 is a smartphone which haschanges the landscape in the affordable flagshipsegment. And to make sure that remains unaltered, the Xiaomi offshoot had promised at the time of the Poco F1’s launch in India that the device will receivean Android Pie update by the end of this year. And based on the information spotted by some netizens,Poco already seems to be in the testing phasefor this update. Thesescores are much lowerthan what I had achievedwhile reviewing the Poco F1but close to what we noted in case of MIUI beta, which wasrecently released for the Pocophone.
Sep. 17, 2018
Safari Flaw Crashes, Reboots iPhones, iPads With Just 15 Lines of Code
A security researcher named Sabri Haddouche has discovered a new flaw in WebKit, the layout engine which allows Apple’s Safari browser to render web pages, that causes an iOS device to crash with just 15 lines of code embedded in a link. The code takes advantage of a vulnerability in WebKit and overloads the system resources which forces an iPhone or an iPad to crash when the webpage is accessed via the Safari browser.
Sep. 17, 2018
Salesforce Co-founder and Wife Buy Time Magazine for $190 Million
Salesforce co-founder Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne have reportedly agreed to buy Time magazine for $190 million in cash from media and marketing company, Meredith Corporation, which itself bought the famed publication from Time Inc. earlier this year. According to apress release from Meredith, the proposed deal is being financed personally by the Benioffs and is expected to be completed within 30 days. The press release further assures Time readers that nothing will change on the editorial side of things, with neither Marc nor Lynne Benioff expected to be involved in either the day-to-day operations or journalistic decisions, which will continue to be led by Time’s current executive leadership team.
Sep. 17, 2018
Samsung Faces Lawsuit as Woman’s Galaxy Note 9 Catches Fire in Purse
Galaxy Note 9 haschecked all the right boxesand shaped up to be the flagship phone we all truly deserve but could it turn out to be yet another fire hazard? Well, a Galaxy Note 9 spontaneously caught fire inside a woman’s purse in New York, according to a lawsuit that has been filed against the South Korean giant. First reported by theNew York Post, the lawsuit has been filed by real estate agent Diane Chung who alleges that herGalaxy Note 9 became “extremely hot” all-of-a-suddenwhile she was in an elevator.
Sep. 17, 2018
Samsung’s Next Mid-Range Galaxy A Phone Could Be Powered By Snapdragon 845
While we know Samsung will reveal a new device in October, we don’t know its name of its internals. So far, Samsung has only teased‘4x Fun’for the new smartphone. But now Galaxy A series smartphone that will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor. A Chinese tipster, who recently leaked hands-on images of the upcoming Galaxy A9 Star, has posted a cryptic tweet which indicates that Samsung is developing a new Galaxy A series device powered by Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line SoC.
Sep. 17, 2018
Sony Launches Master Series Bravia OLED TVs in India, Starting at Rs 3,99,990
At a recent launch event in New Delhi,SonyIndia has launched its highly anticipated Master Series A9F Bravia OLED TVs in the country. The A9FMaster Series TVscome equipped with Sony’s 4K HDR Processor X1 Ultimate which controls over 8 million self-illuminating pixels that deliver greater clarity and deep blacks. The new Sony Bravia Master Series A9F will be available in two screen sizes in the country, with the 55-inch variant priced at Rs.
Sep. 17, 2018
These Are The iPhones and iPads That Will Get iOS 12 Later Today
Months after beingannounced at the WWDCin June,iOS 12has finally started rolling out to compatible devices from Monday, September 17. Thethree latest iPhones(XS, XS Max and XR) come with iOS 12 out-of-the-box, but all the devices that received iOS 11 are also eligible to get the new update, as revealed by Tim Cook during his WWDC Keynote. So in case you’re wondering whether your beloved iPhone or iPad will getthe all-new iOS 12, here’s the complete list of compatible devices:
Sep. 17, 2018
Xiaomi Confirms Mi Max 3 Coming To India Soon
Following the launch of threeRedmi 6 seriesdevices in India earlier this month, Xiaomi has now begun teasing the arrival of the Mi Max 3 phablet in the country. Announcedback in July, the Mi Max 3 packs a massive 6.9-inch FHD+ IPS LCD (2160×1080) display with 1500:1 contrast ratio, 520nit brightness and an 18:9 aspect ration. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Sep. 17, 2018
Xiaomi Teases ‘Smarter Living’ Devices, Products For India
Xiaomi is looking to expand its portfolio of smart home appliances and wearables in India by launching multiple new‘Smarter Living’products. The official @XiaomiIndia twitter handle posted a new tweet accompanied by a GIF yesterday, which indicates that the company is gearing up to launch 5 new products in India. The GIF contains 5 icons, each supposedly signifying a new product category set to arrive soon in India. While some of the symbols are a bit ambiguous, others are quite obvious.
Sep. 17, 2018
Xiaomi to Launch Two Mi 8 Variants on September 19 in China
Xiaomihas beenteasing the launchof a new smartphone without revealing anything about the device or the exact launch date. The only thing the company had announced was that the event will be held in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, which is best known for being one of the major research centers for Giant Panda breeding in the country. Now, the company has officially announced the date of its upcoming Chengdu event, which will be held on Wednesday, September 19.
Sep. 17, 2018
‘Amazon Pay EMI’ Now Rolling Out in India With Rs 60,000 Limit
Amazon India has announced the launch of a new payment method for customers using Amazon Pay. According to new information seemingly available only on the company’s mobile app for now, buyers will now be able to pay via‘Amazon Pay EMI’that will enable eligible customers to pay via monthly installments using their debit cards without any upfront payment. EMIs will range from between 3 months to 6 months, and the company says it has tied-up with Capital Float for the purpose.
Sep. 15, 2018
Xiaomi Reportedly Testing Android 9 Pie on the Poco F1
The Poco F1, Xiaomi’s ultra-budget flagship, has taken the world by storm thanks to its powerful specifications in a relatively affordable package. Other than providing the best price to performance ratio in the market, thePoco F1was also Xiaomi’s first phone running MIUI 9 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Furthermore, at the launch event the company also promised an update to Android 9 Pie in the near future, making the handset a must-buy for anyone looking for the absolute best performance at a reasonable price.
Sep. 15, 2018
Chrome on Android and Mac Gets Fingerprint Support in Latest Beta
Earlier this month, Google celebrated the 10th anniversary of its widely used web browser Chrome with therelease of version 69that introduced a bunch of design changes, new features and other tweaks. The update also included an updated password manager, a more accurate auto-fill feature, a bunch of developer-centric changes and a number of security improvements. Now, according to a recentreportfrom9to5Google, the companyhas started rolling out a beta version of update 70 for Chrome on Android and Mac, which brings one of the most requested features to the browser.
Sep. 15, 2018
Google Assistant Gets Improved Song Recognition Capabilities
With the rollout of the new feature, users will be able to conduct more efficient song recognition on the Google Search app or using theGoogle Assistanton any Android device. In order to make use of the new feature, all the user has to do isstart a voice query when there’s music playing around them and ask something like “What’s this song?”. And thanks to the latest version of Sound Search, users will get faster and more accurate results than ever before.
Sep. 15, 2018
Google’s Prototype Search Engine for China Links Phone Numbers to Search History
Google has developed a prototype of the censored search engine for China codenamed “Dragonfly” that links users’ search history to their personal phone numbers, the media reported. This means if security agencies were to obtain the search records from Google, individual people could easily be tracked and users seeking out information banned by the government could potentially be at risk of interrogation or detention, The Intercept reported on Saturday. The search-engine giant is reportedly developing the “Dragonfly” browser especially for China, that would remove content deemed sensitive by the country’s ruling Communist Party regime, including information about political dissidents, free speech, democracy, human rights and peaceful protest.
Sep. 15, 2018
GoPro’s Upcoming Hero 7 Action Camera Leaked
Earlier this month, live images of a new action camera from GoPro called theHero 7were leaked, alongside reports that the company might launch the new device later this month. Famed leakster, Evan Blass has now tweeted a high-quality image of the Hero 7 which depicts the upcoming action camera in silver and black color options, giving us our first detailed look at GoPro’s next offering. Interestingly, the design of the Hero 7’s black variant differs from that of its silver version, which appears to havea larger build with a bigger display and a circular red indicator light, compared to an arc-shaped indicator at the edge of the black version.
Sep. 15, 2018
Asus Testing Android 9 Pie Update for the ZenFone 5Z
When the Asus ZenFone 5Z waslaunched in India, it managed to gain a lot of hype, thanks to the fact that it was the most affordable smartphone with the flagship Snapdragon 845 chipset. While that has changed with thenew Poco F1, the ZenFone 5Z remains the flagship Asus smartphone in India and it’s a pretty nice smartphone for the price. However, unlike the ZenFone Max Pro, for which Asus promised the Android Pie update, there was no word on the same about the ZenFone 5Z, which wasn’t that surprising, considering the 5Z comes with the ZenUI custom skin.
Sep. 15, 2018
MIUI 10 Global Stable Update Now Rolling Out To a Number of Xiaomi Devices
Just a couple weeks after Xiaomi hadstarted rolling outthe stable build of its next major software update –MIUI 10in China, the company has now decided to make the MIUI 10 stable builds available globally, including India. So, if you have any of the devices mentioned below, you should be getting the MIUI 10 update anytime now. The MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM has now becomeavailable for a handful of devices, includingthe Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro,Mi 6, Mi Mix, Mi Mix 2, Mi 5, Mi Note 2, and the Redmi Y2, which was the first Xiaomi device to witness the rollout of the MIUI 10 stable update earlier this week.
Sep. 15, 2018
OnePlus Rolls Out OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for the OnePlus 6
OnePlus has been testing Android 9 Pie based OxygenOS for the OnePlus 6 for quite a while now and has released two updates on theOpen Beta channelto test the stability and performance of the build before releasing it on the stable channel. The company recentlystarted rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 3for the device which brings a number of changes and improvements for the operating system. Here’s a brief look at the changelog for the latest update which is just over 1.
Sep. 15, 2018
Razer Sends Out Press Invites for Razer Phone 2 Launch on October 10
Razer has sent out press invites for an event scheduled for October 10, where the company is expected to unveil the Razer Phone 2, the successor to its first gaming smartphone, theRazer Phone. Earlier this month, Razerconfirmedthat the original Razer Phone was a success, which prompted the development of the second generation Razer gaming smartphone that could be unveiled later this year. As far as specifications and design are concerned, not much is known about the Razer Phone 2, and the leaks we have seen so far have been contradicting in nature.
Sep. 15, 2018
Realme Confirms Realme 2 Pro Launch on September 26-27
Realme recentlylaunchedits second smartphone, the Realme 2, in India at Rs. 8,990. At the Realme 2’s launch event, the company teased that a new smartphone rumored to be theRealme 2 Prowas in the pipeline. Putting an end to all the speculations, the company has sent out media invites for a two-day event scheduled for September 26 and 27, where the company is expected to launch the Realme 2 Pro. The press invite clearly highlights four letters which collectively form the word ‘2 Pro’, clearing all doubts that the company is gearing up to launch the Realme 2 Pro later this month.
Sep. 15, 2018
What Does the Apple Watch Series 4’s FDA Certification Actually Mean?
TheApple Watch Series 4is the first ever smartwatch that is capable of delivering‘FDA-certified’ECG (Electrocardiogram) test results, thanks to a new electrical heart rate sensor which can monitor the heart rhythm and detect anomalies such as atrial fibrillation (AFib). But there are a few conditions associated with the FDA certification awarded to the Apple Watch Series 4’s ECG capabilities that you might not be aware of. First of all, the smartwatch’s ability to measure the ECG and irregular heart rhythm hasonly been granted a ‘clearance’, andnot an ‘approval’from the US FDA.
Sep. 15, 2018
WhatsApp is Reportedly Working on a Dark Mode
Dark theme support seems to have become the latest trend and it’s quickly catching heat. App makers have started embracing it with open arms,including Google, and now it looks like WhatsApp may finally join in on the fun with its own dark mode. Yes, you heard that right. WhatsApp is said to be working on a dark mode for its oh-so-popular messaging app. Well-known and credible leakster, WABetaInfo, exclusively made us aware of this development today and it appears like WhatsApp is finallytaking cuesfrom its parent, Facebook, which announced a crisp and OLED-friendlydark mode for Facebook Messengerearlier this year.
Sep. 15, 2018
Xiaomi Mocks Apple With New XS, XS Max and XR Product Bundles
Xiaomi is called the‘Apple of China’for reasons ranging from the company’s quick rise to stardom to ripping off the design of Apple products. Even though Xiaomi cites Apple as a major inspiration, theexorbitant pricingof the new iPhone models appears to have ticked off Xiaomi, and the Chinese company is now mocking Apple with new product bundles in China that cost less than the new iPhone models. What’s even more interesting is that the Xiaomi’s three product bundles, which include a laptop, a smartphone, a fitness band and an audio device, areall priced equivalent to or less than the respective iPhone models they are named after.
Sep. 15, 2018
Here’s Why the iPhone XR Has Been Delayed Till October
TheiPhone XRis the cheapest and also the most compelling device in Apple’s new smartphone line-up, but unlike theiPhone XSand theiPhone XS Maxwhich have already gone up for pre-order, the iPhone XR’s availability has been pushed to October. According to a report, the delay in the iPhone XR’s availability has been caused due to software optimization issues for the iPhone XR’s LCD panel and some production issues as well. Ryan Reith, VP of Mobile Devices Research at IDC, recently toldTheVergethat software issues arethe main reason behind the delay, because the sub-par quality of the LCD panels forced Apple to implement some software toolsin order to improve the panel’s visual output.
Sep. 14, 2018
Alleged Huawei Mate 20 Leak Hints At Truly Bezel-less Display
Irrespective of theiroverwhelming prices, the new apples of many eyes –iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR– have grabbed much attention worldwide. At the same time, Huawei, which recently leapfrogged Apple to be the second largest smartphone maker in the world, used the time totalk about its upcoming flagship device. While Huawei itself shared a teaser for the Mate 20 Pro, another leak surfaced on Chinese social media platform, Weibo,hinting at an all-display frontfor the yet-to-be-announced Huawei Mate 20.
Sep. 14, 2018
Canon EOS R Full Frame Mirrorless Camera To Be Launched in India on September 21
Sending a strong message to the existing players in themirrorless camera segment, Japanese major Canon which just unveiled its firstfull-frame mirrorless cameraEOS R is ready to roll out more enhanced devices in the near future. The EOS R, which will be launched in India on September 21, employs the newly-developed RF Mount. For the $11 billion camera industry, mirrorless cameras have been a growth engine as digital/compact camera shipments have plummeted.
Sep. 14, 2018
Chrome’s T-Rex Easter Egg Game Has 17 Million Years of Gameplay Time
Google introduced the dino game on Chrome’s connectivity error page four years ago, and we are pretty sure many of you have spent hours playing the game, just waiting for the internet to come back. But there are a lot of things about the game that were not known before. The minds behind Chrome’s dino game, Edward Jung, Sebastien Gabriel and Alan Bettes, recently revealed some interesting details in an interview on the official Google blog.
Sep. 14, 2018
Epic Announces Fortnite Fall Skirmish with $10 Million in Prizes
Fortnite’s Summer Skirmish series ended at PAX West in Seattle, and now, Epic Games has announced the next competitive format series for the game. Called ‘Fall Skirmish,’ the series will have prizes worth $10 million up for grabs across the tournament’s six week span. In ablog postoutlining the Fall Skirmish series, Epic has announced that the series will kick off next weekend, and will conclude at Twitchcon which is scheduled to be held from October 26 to October 28.
Sep. 14, 2018
Firmware Flaw Affecting All Modern Laptops Allows Encryption Key Theft
TheMeltdownandSpectrevulnerabilities rocked the entire PC industry, and despite several patches to mitigate the risks, newvariantsof the flaws continue to surface. And it seems there is no respite for security professionals. Finnish cybersecurity company, F-Secure, has discovered a new firmware flaw which affects all modern laptops and can be exploited to steal encryption keys and sensitive data. The vulnerability allows a malicious party to perform a cold boot attack on a device which they can physically access, and all it takes is just 5 minutes to get past the security layers of a Windows or macOS-powered laptop and steal sensitive information.
Sep. 14, 2018
Fix PUBG Dev Letter Highlights Improvements in Update 21 For PC Players
PUBG for PC just received a massive new update which brings a ton of new features, improvements and bug fixes for the game. Along with the newtraining mode, weapon, attachment and vehicle, the update includes some major changes to the Survival Supply System and a restructured BP system. Changes to the supply and BP system are part of the developer’s Fix PUBG campaign which aims to address all the major issues with the game.
Sep. 14, 2018
Fortnite Season 5 Week 10: Where to Search Between a Covered Bridge, Waterfall, and the 9th Green
Fortnite Season 5 is coming to an end, and the challenges for Week 10 are now here. As is usual, there are a total of seven challenges that you can complete this week to unlock your Battle Pass rewards, and for people who are on the free tier, there are still 3 challenges that you can try to complete. Here are all the challenges from this week: Fortnite Season 5 Week 10 Challenges:
Sep. 14, 2018
Google Enables Battery Saver Android Pie Devices Remotely, Calls It An Accident
Did you see the battery saver on your Android Pie device activate automatically last night? Well, you are not alone as several devices running the latest iteration of Android noticed this power-saving kick in out of the blue. Reddit is flooded with reports that several Google Pixel devices, along with the Essential Phone,Nokia 7 plusand theOnePlus 6– all running some form of Android Pie (stable or beta builds) were affected by this weird bug.
Sep. 14, 2018
Google Picks 20 Most Memorable Google Doodles To Celebrate 20th Birthday
Google is celebrating its 20th birthday this year, and through all this time,Google Doodleshave become an integral part of the search engine’s official home page, depicting interesting incidents, commemorating somber occasions, launching interactive multimedia games, holding opencontests for sketchesand celebrating various social, cultural and religious events. As part of the process, the company tweaks its logo on the homepage and some doodles are just legendary. These fun changes to the logo have a history as old as the company itself, which is why the tech giant has now come up with alist of twenty Doodlesit feels are among the most important in its history.
Sep. 14, 2018
Here Are the New iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Wallpapers
The new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are almost here and as usual they bring a number of new features and changes over the last gen. As we saw the iPhone XS Max has a huge 6.5-inch display and as such you will need some fantastic wallpapers to keep it looking stunning. Thankfully, the new iPhones also ship with new and gorgeous wallpapers, which should take full advantage of that expanded screen real estate.
Sep. 14, 2018
Here’s How to Unlock Bootloader on Poco F1
Xioami’s Poco F1 has so far received great reviews from most users, and despite some persistent bugs, the phone remains amazing value for money. ThePoco F1 is selling in significant numbers, according to the company, and one factor that might have drawn Android enthusiasts to the phone is the support for bootloader unlock. At the launch event, Poco’s Product Manager Jai Mani shared thecompany’s vision of making the Poco F1 a developer-friendly device.
Sep. 14, 2018
YouTube Orders LGBTQ Documentary On Pride Movement
YouTube has greenlit the production of an LGBTQ documentary based on the Pride movement that will document the movement’s impact and how it influenced the lives of people belonging to the LGBTQ community. Titled‘State of Pride’, the documentary will be co-directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and will be produced by Portal A. ‘State of Pride’will depict a series of interviews that will portray how the Pride movement has evolved over the years, the values associated with it and the movement’s significance through the personal experience of people belonging to the LGBTQ community.
Sep. 14, 2018
Jeff Bezos Launches $2 Billion Day One Fund to Help the Homeless, Build Schools
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world is looking to further expand his philanthropic efforts and has today announced the launch of a $2 billion ‘Day One’ fund. He aims to support the homeless and help create a network of preschools in low-income communities via this fund. Bezos made the announcement via his official Twitter,sharing the vision for the new charitable fund called the Bezos Day One Fund.
Sep. 14, 2018
Mi Pocket Speaker 2 Now Available on Flipkart For Rs 1,499
Xiaomilaunched the Mi Pocket Speaker 2 in Indiaon the occasion of World Music Day on June 21. The device went on sale exclusively on Mi.com with immediate effect, but is now alsoavailable on Flipkart. Just like on Xiaomi’s official webstore, the device ispriced at Rs. 1,499on Flipkart, and is available in two color options – Black and White. The Mi Pocket Speaker 2 isXiaomi’s 2nd-generation portable wireless speaker that comes with a small form-factor, and has a minimalist, cylindrical design.
Sep. 14, 2018
Nokia 3.1, Nokia 8 Sirocco Reportedly Getting Android 8.1 Oreo
HMD Global has reportedly started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo to its Nokia 3.1 smartphone that waslaunched back in Julywith Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box.According to NPU, the update is being rolled out in India right now, and brings the September security patch along with a few other improvements. The incoming software comes in as v2.56B, and weighs in at around 1125MB. The Nokia 8 Sirocco is also reportedly receiving the Android 8.
Sep. 14, 2018
Pixel 3 Teaser Shows Up on Google Store Ahead of October 9 Launch
Google is expected to launch its much-rumored Pixel 3 line of smartphones on October 9 in New York, and the company has alreadysent out invitesfor the launch event. Now, the tech giant has seeminglystarted teasingthe upcoming devices on the Google Store with a specially-curated page that has a giant number ‘3’ on it. In case you’re logged in to your Google account while visiting the page, you’ll be able to click on a link to‘Get the Scoop’and stay up-to-date with all the latest official info about the upcoming devices.
Sep. 14, 2018
Samsung Rolls Out September Security Patch For Galaxy S9, S9+
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S9 and theGalaxy S9+which brings the Android security patch for the month of September. The latest Android security patch fixes a number of critical vulnerabilities in Android and Samsung’s own software on the flagship devices. The rollout of the new update has commenced in Europe and it will soon be available in more regions. We checked for the update on the Galaxy S9+ unit at Beebom but it is yet to arrive in India.
Sep. 14, 2018
Samsung Teases ‘4X Fun’ At Galaxy Event on October 11
Afterlaunching the Galaxy Note 9last month, Samsung is all set to launch a new smartphone once again. The company has announced that it will host what it is calling‘A Galaxy Event’on October 11 to launch a new Galaxy device. The company hasn’t revealed anything about the device itself, but hasreleased a teaserpromising‘4x Fun’. There’s no way to tell what exactly may be in the offing, but recent leaks have suggested that the company may be working on a new smartphone with four rear-facing cameras.
Sep. 14, 2018
September Distribution Report Shows No Growth For Oreo or Android Pie
Google has released the latest Android distribution report for September, which shows no growth or movement in the adoption of Android Oreo or Android Pie. Android Pie is still below the 0.1% mark, as it does not feature in the table, just like it did in the report forAugust. So far, Android 9 Pie has been rolled out for Google’s Pixel line-up and the Essential Phone via the stable channel, and the only other device to run Android 9 Pie is theSony Xperia XZ3which is yet to hit the market.
Sep. 14, 2018
Shilpa Shetty To Host ‘Hear Me. Love Me’ Dating Show on Amazon Prime Video in India
Amazon Prime Video‘s upcoming dating show,‘Hear Me. Love Me’, will debut on September 28 in India. The show will be hosted by actress Shilpa Shetty, and is based on the widely-adapted Italian original calledHear Me. Love Me. See Me.The show is aired in seven countries, and the Indian version has been produced by Fremantle Media India, which was earlier involved in Indian adaptations of other foreign reality shows, such asIndian Idol,X-Factor IndiaandIndia’s Got Talent.
Sep. 14, 2018
Smart HDR on iPhone XS, XS Max and XR: Is This Apple’s Version of Google HDR+?
Apple launched three new iPhones this year and all three are powered by the company’s latestA12 Bionicchipset. Built on a 7nm process, the A12 Bionic chipset features a next-gen neural engine that unlocks quite a few new features in the camera app. Apple spoke at length about the all new Smart HDR feature that the company claims is capable of delivering“photos with high dynamic range and great image detail, advanced bokeh quality in Portrait mode photos and dynamic depth of field that is user adjustable in the Photos app.
Sep. 14, 2018
SpaceX to Announce Its First Tourist to Moon on Monday
In a step that commercializes space travel, US private space firmSpaceXon Friday announced that it will send the first private passenger to Moon and will reveal his identity on Monday. The tourist will fly in theBig Falcon Rocket (BFR)being designed to carry people into deep space, the Elon Musk led company said in a tweet. “SpaceX has signed the world’s first private passenger to fly around the Moon aboard our BFR launch vehicle — an important step toward enabling access for everyday people who dream of travelling to space.
Sep. 14, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Goes on Open Sale on Mi.com, Amazon
The XiaomiMi A2is now finally available via open sale onAmazonand Mi.com. Xiaomi’s Global VP, Manu Kumar Jain, tweeted earlier today that the Android One-powered device is now available via the open sale model. He added that the company has been increasing the manufacturing capacity of its devices, indicating that Xiaomi now has sufficient stock of the device to put it up for open sale. The Mi A2 has so far been available only through flash sales and quickly goesout of stock, leaving many potential buyers fuming about the whole flash sales model.
Sep. 14, 2018
Huami Amazfit Smartwatch With Possible ECG Feature to Launch September 17
Following the success of theAmazfit Stratos,Amazfit Bip, and the newAmazfit Pace and Amazfit Corlaunches, Xiaomi-backedHuamiis all set to bring an all-new smart wearable to the market. The company on Friday announced that the device will be launched on September 17, and confirmed that it has partnered with Territory Studio for it, but didn’t elaborate on the subject any further. However, given that Territory is best known for its on-screen graphics and user interface design in blockbusters such asGuardians of the Galaxy,Ex MachinaandThe Martian, it won’t be totally unrealistic to assume that the London-based creative design house will be behind at least some of the UX aspects of the upcoming device.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple Discontinues iPhone X and Older iPhones With Headphone Jack
Apple’s annual launch event is used to introduce new iPhones, but it also serves as a platform to discontinue older iPhone models and catalyze a price cut for the previous generation devices. This year’s event at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park was no different, but the iPhone models Apple chose to discontinue were quite astonishing. Starting with the biggest surprise here,Apple has discontinued last year’s iPhone X, a device which popularized the whole ‘notch’ design trend that has been carried over to the freshly announcediPhone XR,iPhone XSand theiPhone XS Maxtrio.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple Drops Prices for Older iPhones in India; Now Starts At Rs 29,900 for iPhone 6S
In the wake of theiPhone XR,iPhone XSand theiPhone XS Maxtrio’s announcement, Apple has slashed the price of the previous generation iPhone models in India. The price cuts on the older iPhone models are now live on theApple India website, however, they are still available at higher prices at authorized retail stores and e-commerce websites. Starting with last year’s iPhone X, the unfortunately discontinued device is now listed at Rs. 91,900 for its 64GB variant, down from Rs.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple Goes All In On Face ID With iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR
At it’s ‘Gather Round’ launch event, Apple finally unveiled the newiPhone XS,XS Max, and the ‘affordable’iPhone XR. All of the new iPhone devices, now come packed with the Face ID technology and makes unlocking your device super-secure. We expected Apple to upgrade the hardware behind Face ID, its TrueDepth camera system, system, with the new iPhone variants today. However, the module (as seen in the image below) still remains the same as the iPhone X, with the front camera, IR camera, flood illuminator, dot projector and much more.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple iPhone XR Starting Price of Rs 76,900 in India Makes Little Sense
Alongside theiPhone XSandXS Max, Apple also unveiled the much-awaitediPhone XR(whose name was leaked prior to the launch event) that brings up the rear in the new iPhone lineup. As per Apple’s official press release, the iPhone XR, which we expected to be affordable, has beenpriced starting at Rs 76,900. This is yet another example of the Apple’s bonkers pricing; the $749 price tag announced on stage comes up to around Rs 53,900, when converted, but the actual price is almost 50 percent more.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) Price in India Is an Insane Rs 1.45 Lakh
The three iPhones which we had been hearing about since the November of last yearfinally arrived yesterday(or earlier today, depending on your time zone). In spite of major expectations, two of the three new iPhones – iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max – were merely upgrades to the iPhone X while the third one, iPhone XR, is an extravagantly priced “cheaper” iPhone. Apple haskept the base pricing of the iPhone XS same as the iPhone Xi.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple iPhone XS Max Will Have Mind-Boggling Rs 1,09,900 Price Tag in India
At its ‘Gather Round’ event held at Apple Park, the company unveiled a big brother to its iPhone XS smartphone called theiPhone XS Max. The major change here is the largest display that we’ve ever seen on an iPhone, along with the biggest battery (capacity unknown). That also means the biggest ever price tag on an iPhone. As per Apple’s official press release, the bigger6.5-inch iPhone XS Max has been priced starting at Rs 1,09,900in India.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 to be Priced Starting at Rs. 40,900 in India
Apple unveiled the newApple Watch Series 4alongside three new iPhones at the recent iPhone launch event. The new Apple Watch is significantly more advanced than the previous generation, bringing unique capabilities like ECG monitoring that haven’t been seen in smartwatches before. At the launch event, Apple revealed that the new Apple Watch Series 4 will be priced starting at $399 (~Rs. 28,700) and will be available for pre-orders from September 14 with sales starting on September 21.
Sep. 13, 2018
Xperia Ear Duo Update Brings Voice Notifications on iOS, Audio Enhancements
Talking about the new features, the update introduces a new feature calledDynamic Normalizerwhich allows users to amplify the volume of the audio source which has a lower sound output. The new feature automatically adjusts the Xperia Ear Duo’s volume reproduction, paving the way for a pleasing music listening experience. Moreover, the update has also brought the voice notification feature to iOS which reads out notifications and reminders from different apps. The feature has so far been available only on Android, but has now finally arrived on Apple’s mobile OS.
Sep. 13, 2018
AppleCare+ Now Offers Optional Theft and Loss Protection for iPhones
Apple has announced newAppleCare+plans to include optional loss and theft protection for iPhones. According to a post on theofficial AppleCare site, users can now opt in for theft and loss protection as part of the two-years of extended coverage offered by the plan. For an iPhone X, iPhone XS or the XS Max, users will have to spend $269 to get their replacement iPhone. In the case of the iPhone XR, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone 7 Plus, the charge will be $229, while for an iPhone 8 or iPhone 7, users will‘only’have to pay $199 to get a new phone.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple’s Latest iPhone Lineup Is Its Most Expensive Ever
That day of the year is finally here. Apple todayunveiled three new iPhonesand if you’re planning to buy one, you can also boast about buying an iPhone at increased prices besides the exciting updates – and there areplenty of improvements. While there’s a lot to talk about in terms of the new hardware and software features theiPhone XS,iPhone XS Plus, andiPhone XRpack inside them, let us first take a look at how much lighter your wallet is about to get.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple’s Pricey New iPhones Won’t Come With a Headphone Dongle in the Box
Apple’s freshly announced iPhone line-up, theiPhone XR,iPhone XSand theiPhone XS Max, bring a host of new features to the table such as a faster processor, better imaging capabilities, dual-SIM facility and of course, a bevy of vibrant color options. But one prominent feature they all miss is the 3.5mm headphone jack, and before you go all defensive for Apple and say that the bundled headphone dongle will suffice for it, you are in for some disappointment.
Sep. 13, 2018
‘Apple Watch Edition’ Discontinued With Apple Watch Series 4
With theintroduction of the Apple Watch Series 4devices on Wednesday, the Cupertino-based tech giant killed off its much-ridiculed‘Apple Watch Edition’which changed from its garish gold avatar in its first iteration to a relatively more understated ceramic finish in Series 2 and Series 3, but failed to make an impression among consumers nonetheless. The company on Wednesday showed off itsnext-gen smartwatchin the standard metallic casing, but didn’t give any indication that an over-the-top, super-luxe‘Edition’model will be in the offing going forward.
Sep. 13, 2018
Everything That Was Expected But Not Announced at the Apple iPhone Event
Apple iPhone launch events are extravaganzas with huge hype around all the new products. But yesterday’siPhone XS eventwas rather dull and it is not becausewe already knew about the three iPhonesto a great extent. Besides the iPhone XS andiPhone XS Max, Apple revealed a cheaperiPhone XR. The only other hardware launch was theApple Watch Series 4while we were left desiring for more. Here are some of the things that we expected Apple to launch but it didn’t.
Sep. 13, 2018
Galaxy Note 8 Update Brings Super Slow-Motion and AR Emojis
Samsung has a habit of launching two flagships a year, one with the S-branding and the other with the Note-branding. The S9, which was launched earlier this year, has been surpassed with the Galaxy Note 9 launched a couple of weeks ago. However, Samsung has not forgotten about their previous devices, namely, the Galaxy Note 8. As reported first byXDA Developers, Samsung has rolled out a new update for the Galaxy Note 8 that adds the Super Slow-Motion and AR Emoji features to the older Samsung Flagship.
Sep. 13, 2018
Google “Inbox” is Shutting Down, All Its Features to Come to Gmail
Inbox, the testing field of Google for experimenting with new features for its email service, is finally going to sunset in March next year. The Inbox app, which was launched around 4 years ago, was a sister email service which co-existed with Gmail and served as the experimental platform on which Google tested a host of new email innovations and features such as smart reply, snoozing, Nudges, reminders and a lot more.
Sep. 13, 2018
Hey Apple, What About the AirPower Wireless Charging Mat?
As every year, Apple has drummed up a ton of attention with thelaunch of its new iPhones, however, there’s one product that seems to have completely fallen off the radar. Yes, we are talking about AirPower, Apple’s wireless charging mat. Apple embraced the Qi wireless charging standard withlast year’s iPhone lineupand went all in on it with the AirPower at last year’s iPhone event. AirPower promiseda way for users to charge multiple Apple deviceswirelessly, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, andeven the AirPods.
Sep. 13, 2018
Honor to Launch Its First 5G Smartphone in 2019
While Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Mi MIX 3 would be getting support for 5G, it seems like Honor won’t be far behind. With the arrival of 5G, the efficiency of smartphones and Cloud will increase exponentially, and the era of intelligent phones will arrive simultaneously. Meanwhile, the era of full-speed AI phones will come as well. This isn’t an interview! Why am I being asked to tell you about myself?
Sep. 13, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Teasers Mock Apple For ‘Keeping Things The Same’
On a day the global tech media had itseyes firmly seton Apple, Huawei chose to release multiple teasers about its upcomingMate 20 Prothat’s expected to be unveiled next month in London. And oddly enough Huawei is taking shots at Apple with these teasers. The Chinese giant recently overtook Apple to become the world’s second-largest smartphone maker but it looks like Huawei wants to get another one over Apple with mocking teasers that go after the minor refresh that theiPhone XS lineup brings over the iPhone X.
Sep. 13, 2018
Huawei Unveils NE40E-F1A Router, 600G Ultra High-Speed Optical Network Solution
In addition to introducing the NE40E-F1A router, Huawei also released a600G ultra-high-speed optical network solutionwhich is touted to deliver the highest single-fiber capacity of an impressive 40T in its class. The new network solution is based on the company’s OptiXtreme oDSP chips which help deliver an adjustable single-wavelength rate of up to 600G. Huawei points that the exodus of operators towards a distributed telco cloud for delivering better services related to 5G connectivity, VR, etc.
Sep. 13, 2018
India Leads in Dual SIM Feature With Support in 98% Smartphones
% of smartphones that are dual-SIM in selected countries, 3Q17-2Q18 India 98%Philippines 92%China 90%Indonesia 77%UK 29%USA 4% Source: IDC Mobile Phone Tracker, 2Q18 At the other end of the spectrum and in stark contrast to their popularity in Asia, dual SIM devices are almost unheard of in many other places where smartphone sales are mostly driven by carriers. In the US, only 4 percent of all smartphones come with dual-SIM support, and although the number’s significantly higher at 29 percent in the UK, most users in the country are seemingly either oblivious of the feature or give it a pass.
Sep. 13, 2018
iOS 12 to Start Rolling Out on September 17
At the recently concluded iPhone launch event, Applelifted the covers off three new iPhonesthat will be powered by the updated iOS 12. Much about the updated operating system was already unveiled at the WWDC event back in June this year, including new features focusing on digital wellness, augmented reality andSiri shortcuts. In case you’re not up to speed with theiOS 12developments, here’s a quick refresher of everything that’s new in iOS 12:
Sep. 13, 2018
iPhone XS Launched; Brings Faster Face ID, A12 Bionic Chip, Better Cameras For Rs 99,900
At its iPhone launch event, Apple has launched theiPhone XS, and it looks pretty much like what we expected it to, based on the numerous leaks and rumours. The iPhone XS continues the design first seen in theiPhone X, with a number of refinements. The new XS has been launched in three color variants: Gold, Silver, and Space Gray, and the iPhone XS is also IP68 rated for usage under water.
Sep. 13, 2018
iPhone XS Max Launched For Rs 1,09,900 with Massive 6.5-inch Screen, A12 Bionic Chip
Alongside the newiPhone XS, Apple also launched the iPhone XS Max, which is basically a bigger variant of the iPhone XS. The iPhone XS Max comes with a huge6.5-inch OLED displaywhich supports HDR 10 and Dolby Digital forbetter color reproduction with 60% higher dynamic range. Inside the iPhone XS Max is the brand newA12 Bionic chipwhich is built on a 7nm process. It’s a 6-core chip with 2 high power cores, and 4 high efficiency cores.
Sep. 13, 2018
iPhone XS Price in India: Will Go on Sale from September 28 for Rs 99,900
Apple today announced its iPhone lineup andunveiled the new iPhone XS, with the same notched design and dual cameras as the iPhone X, but with an even more powerful processor and a bunch of new hardware features. Apple’s official press release says the5.8-inch iPhone XS will start at Rs 99,900in India. We don’t have the price details for other storage variants right now, but we’ll update the story as and when we learn more about it.
Sep. 13, 2018
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR: Everything New in Apple’s Latest
The three new iPhones are finally here and have beenpriced very exorbitantly. While all three phones represent an upgrade, theiPhone XS(pronounced the “Ten Es”), the larger variantiPhone XS Max, as well as theiPhone XRbuild upon the design of the iPhone X. Now that we know that the new iPhones are more powerful than the iPhone X, let’s have a quick look at the exciting features offered in these upgraded models:
Sep. 13, 2018
iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Have 120Hz Touch Sensing: What Does It Mean?
Apple has officially taken the wraps off its newest iPhones, which leave Touch ID in the past and bring a whole lot of improvements in terms of the display. The displays on the new iPhones that were completely in line with therumored sizes. TheiPhone Xsfeatures the same 5.8-inch OLED ‘Super Retina’ screen, with the notch, as the iPhone X, while theiPhone Xs Maxtakes a bold step forward with a massive 6.
Sep. 13, 2018
It’s Official; OnePlus 6T Won’t Have Headphone Jack
OnePlus fans, here’s some bad news. No longer can you use the brand as a champion for the headphone jack. Co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed that theOnePlus 6Twill miss out on a 3.5mm headphone jack. In an interview withTechRadar, Pei dropped the bombshell but did not use the OnePlus 6T name, instead saying‘next OnePlus handset’will not have the headphone jack. “When we started OnePlus, we set out to make the best possible smartphone, but making a great phone doesn’t mean putting every component available into the device.
Sep. 13, 2018
Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 10 Build 18237 (19H1), Updates “Your Phone” Companion App
For Windows users subscribed to the Skip Ahead option, Microsoft has just announced in anofficial blog post, an all-new Insider Build, that gives you access to a couple of new features, while also fixing a lot of bugs and more. First off, the moment you turn on your laptop andenter the sign-in page, you’ll be greeted with a slightly newer interface. Microsoft has added the Acrylic brush texture to the sign-in screen background, which adds a clean translucent texture that causes the background image to blur.
Sep. 13, 2018
Never Lose Track of Your Parked Car With Find My Parked Car
If you live in a city, you know parking your car can be a big chore. I mean, first, you have to search for a free parking spot, and only if you are lucky, you will find a parking spot nearby. Most of the times, you have to drive around to find a free spot which you can use. And while finding a parking spot is tough, finding it again after you have done whatever you needed to do is even tougher.
Sep. 13, 2018
New iPhone XR Has Dual SIM And Liquid Retina LCD, But Not Quite Affordable at Rs 76,900
At the iPhone event in Cupertino, Apple has launched the third iPhone and has unfortunately named it the iPhone XR. The iPhone XR looks almost exactly as what we’ve expected with thicker bezels, a notch on top and a single rear camera. The phone comes with a6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display, and will be available in multiple colors, including white, black, blue, yellow, and more. The phone comes with the latest A12 Bionic chipset.
Sep. 13, 2018
Nikon Z6, Z7 Mirrorless Cameras to be Launched in India on September 19
Nikonis bringing itsZ6 and Z7 mirrorless camerasin India a month after taking the wraps off of them officially. The company on Thursday sent out press invites for a launch event scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 19, and confirmed that it will launch the new cameras alongside a new generation of Nikkor S-Line lenses and the‘FTZ’mount adapter. Not much is known about the pricing and availability details of either of the cameras in India, but in the US, the former is priced starting at $1,999.
Sep. 13, 2018
OnePlus ‘Type-C Bullets’ Earphones Coming Soon for Rs 1,490; Will Be Launched With OnePlus 6T
OnePlus has announced that it will be introducing an updated USB-C version of its Bullets V2 earphones alongside the upcomingOnePlus 6T. To be called the‘Type-C Bullets’, it will be priced at Rs 1,490 in India, and will be available across online and offline channels. In a press release, the company claimed that the new Type-C Bullets will be based on delivering a superior soundscape and will be a step up from Bullets V2.
Sep. 13, 2018
Oppo F9 Will be Available on Flipkart From September 15 For Rs 19,990
Havingannounced the F9 and F9 Proin India last month, Chinese smartphone company, Oppo, has now finally launched the former in the country. While the F9 Pro went on sale last month at a price ofRs. 23,990, the F9 has beenpriced at Rs. 19,990, and will beavailable for purchase from September 15. Like its more expensive counterpart, the F9 will also be sold on Flipkart and at various offline retailers in a couple of days from now.
Sep. 13, 2018
Poco F1 128GB Goes on Open Sale Starting Midnight
The Poco F1 has gained a significant amount of popularity worldwide, thanks to its powerful specifications, acamera that clearly feels out-of-budget, asturdy build, and features such as theliquid cooling tech. These great features, despitecertain flaws, have resulted in a substantial revenue with Poco’s parent Xiaomi rakingRs 200 crore in the very first saleitself. In spite of the Poco F1’s popularity, many wanting to own the device have faced difficulty in scoring one due to the rush at the flash sales.
Sep. 13, 2018
Pocophone Reveals Quick Charge 4.0 and Splash Resistance in Poco F1 3 Weeks After Launch
The Poco F1 has been a massive success, thanks to all theflagship-grade featuresit offers at an unbelievable price point. In fact, inour Poco F1 review, we found out that it’s hard to found a flaw in the phone at its price. However, one of complaints people had with the Poco F1 was the fact that it does not offer any kind of water resistance. Well, as a matter of fact, it does.
Sep. 13, 2018
Replacement Battery Prices For iPhones to Go Up From January 1, 2019
According to an updated statement on the aforementioned page, replacement batteries for the newly-launchediPhone XS,iPhone XS MaxandiPhone XRwill cost $69 from Day-1, but the iPhone X will also join that list after December 31st. For the older iPhones that are currently eligible for the $29 battery replacement offer, the cost will be $49 next year, while the cost for all other eligible models will be $79. It’s worth noting, though that the aforementioned prices are only applicable to out-of-warranty devices, which means iPhones under warranty or covered by AppleCare+ will still get replacements for free.
Sep. 13, 2018
Self-Driving Cars Can be Turned Into Lethal Weapons: BlackBerry CEO
Autonomous vehicles, despite being dubbed as the future of transportation, are inherently controlled by programs which are not 100% hack proof and can be exploited by malicious parties to wreak havoc. BlackBerry CEO John Chen stressed about hacks and attacks around self-driving cars and talked about the possibility of them being used as a‘fully loaded weapon’. “A car could easily be infected with viruses [and] is literally a fully loaded weapon.
Sep. 13, 2018
Uber Unveils New Logo, Changes Mission Statement as Part of Corporate Overhaul
As part of a corporate re-branding expected to roll-out fully over the next few months,Uberhas unveiled all-new logos for both its primary ride-sharing app, as well as its food-delivery service,Uber Eats. The company also changed its mission statement from“Make transportation as reliable as running water, everywhere, for everyone”to“We ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion”. In a press statement, Uber said thatthe change was implemented to help the brand stand out from its competitors.
Sep. 13, 2018
Apple, Google, Amazon, Twitter to Testify About Data Privacy
As per recent reports,The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is set to hold a hearing on September 26 called “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy” Senator John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota who chairs the committee, said the“hearing will provide leading technology companies and internet service providers an opportunity to explain their approaches to privacy, how they plan to address new requirements from the European Union and California, and what Congress can do to promote clear privacy expectations without hurting innovation.
Sep. 13, 2018
Everything New in Apple Watch Series 4: From ECG Readings to Fall Detection
Starting off, the all new Apple Watch Series 4 sports a30 percent larger displaythan the previous gen Apple Watch, while managing to be 40 percent thinner than the last generation with less total volume. The Apple Watch Series 4 comes with aredesigned Watch OS 5which makes use of the updated hardware to deliver more features than ever before. Talking about hardware, the new Apple Watch Series 4 is powered by a fourth gen processing unit which Apple calls S4 which is made up of a 64-bit dual-core processor and a new GPU.
Sep. 12, 2018
Alleged Leaked Images of iPhone Xc’s SIM Trays Depicts Five Color Options
Apple is all set to announce the new line line-up of iPhonestoday, and this year, the company is expected to unveil three new iPhone models that will reportedly be called the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XC. Just a few days ago, dummy models of the iPhone XC were leaked which depicted the device in red, blue, gold, and white color options. Today, we have yet another leak which suggests the iPhone XC might not come in four, butfive color options.
Sep. 12, 2018
Alleged Pixelbook 2 Spotted in New Google Assistant Ad
Another Pixel 3 teaser was spotted recently in a bunch of Facebook ads and while this wasseemingly a case ofpoorPhotoshop,another device which may have been revealedahead of theGoogle event on October 9. This alleged device is the upcoming iteration to Google’s Chromebook sensation last year – the Google Pixelbook – and has beenspotted at two different instances. The first one, of course, is theGoogle Assistant adwhich shows a Chromebook not unlike the last year’s Pixelbook, but with much narrower bezels.
Sep. 12, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 With ECG Feature Launched at $399
At its iPhone event being held in Cupertino, Apple has unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 4. The watch comes with anedge to edge display that’s now 35% larger, and to go with the new display, the company has redesigned the entire UI of the Apple Watch. There’s also a new watch face, which we’ve seen in the leaks before; it comes with a whopping8 complications on the watch faceitself, and you can customise the complications to make it suitable to your personal needs.
Sep. 12, 2018
Apple Website Confirms iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
Though there are just hours to go for Apple’smuch-awaited iPhone launch event, the company’s own website seems to have let the cat out of the bag, and confirmed the names of the new devices to be unveiled today. First spotted byAllThings.how(and The Verge), Apple has already updated the product sitemap file on its website, thus, revealing that thenew iPhone models will be called iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR(which is surely intriguing, and one-step below S in the alphabet).
Sep. 12, 2018
Apple’s ‘Gather Round’ Event: Everything We Expect to See Today
The next iPhone is coming, and the ‘Gather Round’ event is just around the corner, at Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater like last year. While it’s obvious that the Cupertino giant is going to announce the new generation iPhone at the event, there have been other devices on the announcement table in past events, and if the leaks and rumors are anything to go by, we can expect a bunch of new hardware from the company this time around as well.
Sep. 12, 2018
Asus Vivobook 15 with 8th Gen Intel CPU, Optane Memory Launched at Rs. 45,990
Asus has today launched theVivoBook 15(X510) laptop in India which features a sleek design with a very lightweight build that is comparable to that of ultrabooks, and also packs quite a punch when it comes to raw processing power, speed and multimedia experience. The Asus VivoBook 15, which comes in Star Grey and Gold color options,starts at Rs. 45,990and is now available in Asus exclusive stores and retail partners across the country.
Sep. 12, 2018
Blaupunkt Partners With Flipkart to Launch Smart LED TVs in India
German audio equipment manufacturer, Blaupunkt, has partnered with Flipkart to launch its line-up of smart LED TVs in India that will be available exclusively from Flipkart. The deal marks the debut of Blaupunkt’s TVs in India, with the company also announcing long-term expansion plans for its TV business in the country. “On the basis of our product testing and customizations, we believe we are ready to disrupt the Indian market with Blaupunkt LED Televisions at affordable prices.
Sep. 12, 2018
BSNL Gets Government Approval to Offer 4G Services Nationwide
State-owned telecom giant,BSNL, has finally secured government approval to seek airwaves in the 2100 Mhz band for 4G services at a time when carriers around the world areprepping to deploy 5G networks. BSNL Chairman, Anupam Srivastava,confirmed the news to ET Telecom, saying that the government’s decision has paved the way for the company to launch its 4G LTE services more widely. “The telecom department has accepted our proposal and is in the process to allow spectrum in the 2100 Mhz band to run 4G services”– BSNL Chairman Anupam Srivastav
Sep. 12, 2018
FIFA 19 Demo to Go Live Tomorrow, Here’s What It Will Include
It’s that time of the year where video games will be launched in abundance. EA Sports’ FIFA 19 isone of the most anticipatedsports games of the year, presumably because of how big it is going to be this year. While the release date for FIFA 19 is still a couple of weeks away, the company has announced that the demo for the game will be going live tomorrow. As announced in anofficial tweet, EA Sports has stated that the FIFA 19 Demo will be available to download on September 13.
Sep. 12, 2018
Flipkart ‘Asus Days’: ZenFone Max Pro Gets Discount, Exchange Bonus for ZenFone 5Z
AsusandFlipkarthave teamed up to celebrate‘Asus Days’on the e-commerce platform by offering some cool deals on the ZenFone Max Pro and the ZenFone 5Z. The‘Asus Days’promo periodstarts today and will run through till mid-night of September 14. During the three day promo period,all models of Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 are being offered at a flat discount of Rs. 500. The base model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage will be availablefor Rs.
Sep. 12, 2018
Google Announces New Disney Games for Kids on the Google Home
Google Home is a smart speaker at heart, but games are quickly becoming one of the key areas where Google is pitching the device as a fun source for enjoying some family time with kids. Remember the‘Lost in Space’game? Well, Google has joined hands with Disney to bring new gamesfeaturing beloved characters such as Moana, Princess Ariel and Cinderellaamong others to the Google Home line-up of smart speakers. The three new games announced for the Google Home areMaui’s Music Game,Toy Story Freeze Dance,andDisney Princess.
Sep. 12, 2018
Google Updates USB Type-C To 3.5 mm Dongle With Lower Latency, Shorter Cable
The Pixel 2 made a lot of controversy regarding its connectivity, when Google, after famously mocking Apple for removing the headphone jack, did the same with the Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. It did, however, provide its users with a USB Type-C headphone adapter in the box itself. Now, just before the launch of the Google Pixel 3, it seems like the company has updated the headphone adapter.
Sep. 12, 2018
Google’s Neighbourly App is Now Available in Five More Indian Cities
Earlier this year in May, Google launched theNeighbourlyapp in India which connects nearby users and allows them to get relevant information about a location from local inhabitants. Despite the social app’s immensely helpful premise, it has so far been available to users in Mumbai and in Jaipur only. But that changes now, with the app’s availability expanding to five more cities across the country. Google has announced that the Neighbourly is now available in Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Kota, Vizag and Mysore starting today, however, the app is still available as a beta on the Play Store.
Sep. 12, 2018
How to Watch the Apple iPhone Launch Event Live Online
Apple’s annual launch event is just hours away, and the company will unveilnew iPhonesat the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park. The company has already sent out invites for the event, and we’ve already got some pretty good looks at thenew iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the Apple Watch Series 4, and more recently, the more affordable 6.1-inch LCD iPhone (that might be called the iPhone Xr). The launch event is set for 10:30 PM IST tonight, and we will be bringing you all the latest announcements as they happen.
Sep. 12, 2018
iPhone Xs and Xs Max Cases Listed by Spigen Ahead of Launch
With just hours to go before Apple officially unveils its next-gen iPhones, Spigen haslisteda number of cases for two of the rumored devices the company is expected to launch at the event. While one of the devices is marked as‘iPhone Xs’the other one is labeled as‘iPhone Xs Max’and not‘iPhone Xs Plus’. All the cases are marked as‘Coming Soon’, but the listings confirm several rumors about the design, revealing the glass rear and vertical stack of cameras.
Sep. 12, 2018
Jio-PhonePe Offer: Here’s How You Can Save Rs 100 on Rs. 399 Recharge
Reliance Jio just turned 2-years-old, and the company’s celebratory offers are continuing to rain on subscribers throughout the country. Afteroffering 16GB of complimentary datato all subscribers, the company is now offering its highest-selling prepaid plan at a whopping Rs. 100 discount for users recharging via the MyJio app. According to press release from the Mukesh Ambani-led carrier, customers recharging with the popular Rs. 399 plan on the MyJio app will get a Rs.
Sep. 12, 2018
Major PUBG Mobile Update With Sanhok Map Is Now Live
The highly-anticipated PUBG Mobile (version 0.8.0)updatehas finally gone live and it brings with it a ton of new elements such as theSanhok map, new vehicles, weapons, gameplay settings and more importantly, some anti-cheating measures. The new PUBG Mobile update is 1.51GB in size and has been widely rolled out following the maintenance time which took the game’s servers offline yesterday. The most noticeable change brought by the update is the Sanhok map, which not only introduces a new battleground but also brings a host of new elements such as a flare gun, a bullet-proof UAZ, a new rifle and a muscle car among others.
Sep. 12, 2018
Massive PUBG Leak Reveals New Snow Map, Night Mode and More
The training mode wasofficially releasedfor the PUBG test servers late last week, and dataminers have now revealed that the game will receive a few more features pretty soon. According to information from leaked game files posted onReddit, PUBG will very likely offer up a new map called‘Dihor Otok’in a future update. The new map will seemingly depict a snowy and ice-filled terrain for the most part, but will also include patches of vegetation, as can be seen from the image below.
Sep. 12, 2018
OnePlus 6T Accidentally Goes on Pre-Order, Full Specs and Pricing Revealed
The rumor mill is abuzz with the impending launch of the OnePlus 6T, which is expected to be officially announced inOctober. While numerous renders and leaked images of a device claiming to be the OnePlus 6T have surfaced so far, we are yet to see a leak from a credible source. But that changes now, as the OnePlus 6T recently went up for pre-order with its complete specifications, images and price in tow.
Sep. 12, 2018
OnePlus to Host Its Own Hackathon in Partnership with Google, Called “Crackables”
This is the time of launches with both Apple and Google gearing up for the launch of their flagships. While the market has been anticipating OnePlus’ presence as wellwith the OnePlus 6T, the company has expressed its interests in another field as well. As announced by OnePlus in anofficial tweet,the company is hosting a new contest called Crackables, which appears to be some sort of game that involves hacking or “cracking” levels using hints.
Sep. 12, 2018
Portronics Launches ‘Harmonics 208’ Bluetooth Stereo Headphone For Rs 2,999
Portronicshas increased itsproduct portfolioin India by launching the newHarmonics 208stereo wireless earphones. The device is available in three vibrant colors – Black, Blue & Red – and comes with a price-tag of Rs. 2999. It is available at both online and offline stores with immediate effect. According to Portronics, the Harmonics 208 has a decent bass and mid-frequency response, and comes with a number of innovative features that will provide an‘incredible audio experience’at all times.
Sep. 12, 2018
Rootless Pixel Launcher Back on the Google Play Store with a Catch
Pixel Launcher by Google is great, but it is reserved for Google’s own Pixel lineup. Well, the next best thing or something even better than the Pixel Launcher has got to be the Rootless Pixel Launcher. The launcher packs in plenty of Pixel Launcher’s original features and adds along plenty of other customizability. Well,the app was recently uploaded on to the Google Play Storebut wassubsequently taken down for breach of Google’s Play Store policies.
Sep. 12, 2018
UIDAI Once Again Falsely Claims Aadhaar Can’t be Hacked
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday dismissed reports ofhacking of Aadhaar enrollment softwareas “completely incorrect and irresponsible” and said some vested interests were deliberately trying to create confusion among people. The denial came after an investigation by HuffPost India revealed that the Aadhaar database, which contains the biometrics and personal information of over one billion Indians, “had been compromised by a software patch which disables critical security features of the software used to enroll new Aadhaar users”.
Sep. 12, 2018
Verizon to Launch 5G Home Internet Service Starting October 1st
5G is here, and it seems like Verizon is all set to incorporate the high spectrum into its broadband service. As announced inan official post,Verizon is all set to launch the world’s first commercial 5G service, Verizon 5G Home, starting October 1st. Verizon’s 5G Home will come withtypical speeds of 300 Mbps and peak speeds of nearly 1 Gbps, depending upon location. Now, while Verizon is using proprietary network technology, the company claims that it will be able to expand its 5G service at a quicker pace once it makes the move to industry-standard 5G equipment.
Sep. 12, 2018
Voltas Set to Enter Home Appliances Segment with Voltbek Brand
Voltas, India’s leading name in the air-conditioning segment, is all set to launch a new brand of home appliances called Voltbek. The new brand is a joint collaboration between Voltas and Arcelik, and will offer refrigerators, washing machines, and kitchen appliances among others. Voltas has begun sending out press invites for the launch event of the Voltbek-branded appliances which is scheduled for September 13 in New Delhi. “Turkey’s esteemed and leading consumer durables brand, Koç Group’s, Arçelik A.
Sep. 12, 2018
Xiaomi’s Upcoming Mi 8 Youth Edition’s Gradient Color Variant Revealed
Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Series has been selling like hotcakes in China, thanks to the great power and performance that comes with the Mi 8, the Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and the Mi 8 SE. However, rumors have been rife with another device joining the Mi 8 series, namely the Mi 8 Youth Edition. And guess what? We might have a new look at it. We’ve previously talked about Xiaomi’s poster of the Mi 8 Youth Edition, along with its back being shown in the white color on TENNA.
Sep. 11, 2018
Besides Ghost Touch, Poco F1 Also Suffers From Backlight Bleeding on Display
Many believed the Poco F1 too good a smartphone to be true for its price. While it is a great smartphone for the price, we’ve come to noticesome issues which prevent it from being called an actual flagshipsmartphone, including poor use of notch,lack of “OK Google” hotword support, and ghost touch issues. Now, after the revelation of a series of issues, many users could be seen complaining about a major issue and that is screen bleeding.
Sep. 11, 2018
All the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XC Leaks and Rumors
Last week, Apple sent out invites for its iPhone launch event which will be held on September 12 inside Apple Park. While the new iPhones haven’t leaked nearly as much as last year’s iPhone X, or this year’s Pixel 3 (which may well all be staged leaks by Google), there have been a bunch of leaks nevertheless. So, here’s everything we know, expect, and hope to see in the new iPhones.
Sep. 11, 2018
Aadhaar System Hacked Again: Patch Being Sold for Rs 2,500 on WhatsApp Groups
Earlier this year in May, reports emerged that atamperedversion of UIDAI’s Aadhaar enrollment software, which bypassed the original software’s security features and allowed any unauthorized person to create an Aadhaar number, was being sold online. UIDAI swiftlydeniedthe reports, but a recent in-depth investigation has revealed that UIDAI’s‘super-secure’Aadhaar enrollment software has been hacked and a patch allowing the hack is being sold for just Rs. 2,500. An 3-month long investigation conducted byHuffington Post Indiahas uncovered the existence of a patch which disables all the critical security features of UIDAI’s official Aadhaar enrollment system and allows any person to create an Aadhaar number, from anywhere in the world.
Sep. 11, 2018
Andrew Moore to Take Over From Fei Fei Li as New Google Cloud AI Head
Google Cloud has announced Andrew Moore, dean of Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, would head its Artificial Intelligence (AI) efforts in the future. Moore takes over the role of Google Cloud’s AI chief scientist Fei-Fei Li. “A Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) student newspaper on Sunday reported that the dean of the school’s computer science department, Andrew Moore, was leaving the school for an unknown opportunity,” The Next Web (TNW) reported late on Monday.
Sep. 11, 2018
Xiaomi Releases MIUI 10 Public Beta Based on Android Pie for Mi Mix 2S
Back in April, it was reported that Xiaomi has begun the development of Android 9.0firmwarefor the Mi Mix 2S, making it the first smartphone from Xiaomi’s stable to get the latest version of Android. Well, if you’ve been waiting for the update to arrive on your Mi Mix 2S, there is some good news as the company has now begun rolling out of the latest MIUI 10 public beta update which brings Android Pie to the bezel-less device.
Sep. 11, 2018
BSNL’s Tariffs Under Rs 100 Now Offer More Data; Rs 155 Plan Regularized
BSNL has revised a host of data plans under the Rs. 100 mark to offer higher benefits to subscribers and has also regularized the Rs. 155 promotional data plan which is now available to all users without any availability deadline. The Rs. 155 data plan, which was launched back in June as a promotional offer, is now available as a regular recharge plan for all BSNL subscribers. Starting with the most affordable data tariff, the data allowance of the Rs.
Sep. 11, 2018
Facebook Lite Adds ‘Community Help’ Feature to Assist More People After Disasters
Facebook has announced that it is bringing its disaster response tool calledCommunity Helpto the Facebook Lite app. The tool was originallylaunched last Februaryas a means to help survivors of disasters connect with their loved ones, share updates and seek relief from the authorities as needed. It was already available in the full-fledged Facebook app, and will now be incorporated into Facebook Lite for users in more than 100 countries, giving more Facebook users access to essential information about food, shelter, medical aid and transportation after a disaster.
Sep. 11, 2018
FiiO M3K Portable High-Resolution Lossless Music Player Launched in India for Rs. 6,990
Chinese tech company,FiiO, has launched the M3K Portable high-resolution lossless music player in India at a price of Rs. 6,990. The device is already available for purchase on the company’s own site as well as at leading online & offline stores. The M3K comes with familiar touchpad-based controls for navigation. It features an all-aluminium unibody construction with tempered glass upfront, giving it not only a simple and elegant design, but also makes it what the company calls‘near indestructible’.
Sep. 11, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 Review: Makes You Take Note!
Samsung’s latest Note flagship smartphone,the Galaxy Note 9, has been out for over a month now and it’s a force to reckon with. The Korean giant has gone ahead and built a beefy device, jam-packed with a massive display, the biggest-ever battery on a Galaxy phone, dual-aperture cameras, and anew souped-up S Penthat can now do more than simply help draw or take notes on the screen. All of this makes the Galaxy Note 9 (Rs 67,900) sound like the ultimate offering that can give any flagship device a run for their money – that too a lot of it.
Sep. 11, 2018
Google News Gets Data-Saving Features, Smoother Experience on Android Go
TheGoogle Newsapp is getting four new features that the company says will help users stuck with slower networks and capped data allocation. According toa poston the company’s official blog, the new features are designed to save data, load web-pages faster, and deliver a smoother experience on all Android smartphones, includingentry-level Android Go devices. Firstly, Google News will open videos in YouTube Go instead of the full-fledged YouTube app. The former is an optimized version of YouTubedesigned for low-end Android phones, and comes with a much smaller footprint than its beefier counterpart.
Sep. 11, 2018
Google to Abide by India’s Data Storage Terms For Google Pay, But Seeks More Time
Googlehas agreed to abide by the RBI’s recent mandate on storing payments-related financial data of Indian users within the territorial boundaries of India, but has reportedly asked the government for additional time to comply with the regulation. According to an unidentified senior government officialquoted by Mint, the agreement was reached recently after IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad met Google CEOSundar Pichaiat the Mountain View headquarters of Alphabet Inc. When contacted by Mint, a Google spokesperson refused to confirm the developments, but emphasized the need for free flow of data across international borders.
Sep. 11, 2018
How to Clean Your Windows PC to Make it Faster
We all know that Windows PCs become slower over time and while some of it has to do with the aging hardware, how you have treated your PC in the past years also plays a big part in it. Since the launch of Windows 10, the operating system has become better at managing itself, however, there are still certain steps that you can take to rejuvenate your PC’s performance and get a couple more years out of it.
Sep. 11, 2018
Instagram May Soon Let You Tag Friends in Videos
Because of the inherent difficulty in accurately overlaying text on moving subjects, Instagram is reportedly considering adding a button which will display the list of tagged accounts separately. It’s not immediately clear, however, whether such videos will also appear on the profiles of the tagged users like they do for photos.Image Courtesy:@cablegirlsrd(Instagram)/TechCrunch Instagram didn’t reveal much about the upcoming feature, but said that it is only being tested with a“small percentage”of users for now.
Sep. 11, 2018
iPad Pro to Come with USB-C, a Cheaper MacBook Is on the Way, and More: Ming Chi Kuo
We’re a little over24 hours awayfrom Apple introducing a fresh wave of iPhones, among other devices, into the world. The company is expected to launch threenew iPhones, a newApple Watch Series 4, a newiPad Pro, and refreshed MacBooks at the event, and now, reliable analyst Ming Chi Kuo has come out with some fresh predictions regarding the stuff Apple is planning to launch. iPad Pro with USB-C According to Kuo,Apple will move away from Lightning ports and make the switch to USB-C on it’s upcoming iPad Prorefresh.
Sep. 11, 2018
JBL Endurance Sprint Bluetooth Headset Review: Almost the Best Gym Jukebox
Bluetooth headsets were designed with the idea of givingdeezfree spirits the liberty to seek the world beyond boundaries set by wires. While my love for wired headsets remains intact, my liking is bent towards Bluetooth headsets, especially when there’s a wide range of good and affordable options including the JBL Endurance Sprint Bluetooth headset. Fundamentally designed to suit the needs of fitness enthusiasts, theJBL Endurance Sprintin-ear headset(Rs 3,999)packs button-less functionality, a distinctive and attention-grabbing design, a waterproof build, and most importantly an appreciable sound quality.
Sep. 11, 2018
Latest Google Pixel 3 Speculation From Facebook Ads is Just Bad Photoshop
Ahead of theOctober 9 launch of Google Pixel 3smartphones, we’ve heard a great deal about the duo, including theirpotential design as well as the specifications. Since last week, many have voiced their opinions about thepossibility of these leaks being staged by Googleto grab the attention of the tech community worldwide and the recent revelation in this chain of thoughts is what is supposed to be the actual Pixel 3. A series ofFacebook ads about Google Assistant might have revealed the actual Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL.
Sep. 11, 2018
Lenovo Legion Y530, Legion Y730 Gaming Laptops Arrive in India, Starting at Rs. 85,799
Legion has today launched theLegion Y530and theLegion Y730gaming laptops in India, both of which feature a sleek design and come equipped with the latest 8th Gen Intel processors.Unveiledat E3 back in June, both the laptops come with a remastered dual-chamber cooling system to give a performance boost. To begin with, the new ‘Raven Black’ Legion Y530 comes with a textured back with a Legion logo etched along one of the edges, while the Legion Y730 features an anodized aluminum ‘Iron Gray’ top cover.
Sep. 11, 2018
Microsoft Partners with SRL in India to Expand AI Network to Detect Cancer
After training its artificial intelligence (AI) system for eyecare and cardiology, Microsoft India on Tuesday announced their partnership with SRL Diagnostics to expand the “AI Network for Healthcare” to pathology to detect cancer. The collaboration will help improve the quality of digital pathology for population screening by bringing together Microsoft’s Azure andAI innovationsalong with SRL’s expertise in the study of cells and tissues (histology). “Microsoftis committed to empower both the healthcare industry and patients by using AI to democratise healthcare for all.
Sep. 11, 2018
NASA Decodes Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars
In a bid to make an organised effort to overcome the obstacles that lie before a human journey to Mars,NASAhas decoded some hazards that astronauts can encounter on a continual basis on theRed Planet. The team divided the hazards into five classifications — radiation; isolation and confinement; distance from Earth; gravity (or lack thereof); and hostile or closed environments. “Above Earth’s natural protection, radiation exposure increases cancer risk, damages the central nervous system, can alter cognitive function, reduce motor function and prompt behavioural changes,”NASAsaid in a statement on Monday.
Sep. 11, 2018
New OnePlus Bullets Wireless Bluetooth Earphones Incoming
At theOnePlus 6launch event in May, the companyannounced the Bullets Wireless Bluetooth earphonesthatoffer great bang for the buckwith decent sound output, a magnetic play/pause feature, fast charging support, and other nifty features at a relatively pocket-friendly price-tag. The device went on sale globally in June, and was eventually available for purchase in India a few weeks later. As can be seen on the‘Label Location’link on the FCC site, the upcoming earphones will be a tethered pair just like its predecessor, which means OnePlus is still resisting the urge to follow in the footsteps of Apple and Google and release fully-wireless earbuds like theAirpodsand thePixel Budsrespectively.
Sep. 11, 2018
Nokia 9 Spotted on Samsung’s Official Smartphone Buyback Portal
HMD Global’s upcoming flagship, the Nokia 9, has been making rounds of the rumor mill recently, thanks to multiple leaks which suggest that the device will pack five rear cameras, but so far, we are yet to come across much credible information. That is about to change, as multiple variants of the upcoming Nokia flagship have beenlistedon the official Samsung Latvia website. The Nokia 9 models are listed on the website’s buyback portal, where users can exchange their old smartphone and use the‘redemption rebate’value of the Nokia 9 to purchase a Samsung smartphone, tablet or a smartwatch.
Sep. 11, 2018
OnePlus Experience Stores Are Your New Destination For Premium Coffee
The budget flagship segment is hot right now, and OnePlus is using all that heat to make coffee. To engage with fans and potential customers atExperience Stores and Exclusive Service Centersacross India, OnePlus has announced a‘Coffee Experience’with free coffee for every customer who walks in. The company says the coffee is made from roasting the finest Arabica coffee beans grown at the best estates in southern India. The OnePlus Coffee Experience went live earlier today exclusively at all OnePlus Exclusive Service Centers and OnePlus Experience Stores, but will be available in all authorized outlets soon.
Sep. 11, 2018
PUBG PC Update #21 to Hit Live Servers on September 12
Earlier this month, PUBGreleased update #21for the test servers, which introduced the new training mode map to the game, along with a new gun, a new attachment, a new Sanhok-exclusive vehicle and some other quality of life changes. It seems like the testing has been a success as the developers have now announced that the update will be released for live servers on September 12. In a recenttweetfrom the PUBG Help handle, the company revealed:
Sep. 11, 2018
PUBG Still Going Strong With 1 Million Concurrent Players on Steam for an Entire Year
PUBG has now managed to become the first ever game on Valve’s digital distribution platform Steam to reach and keep a million concurrent players every single day for the past year. Although there have been some massive dips, especially after the 3.2 million concurrent players figure it reached back in January this year, the game hasn’t dropped below the one million mark yet.(Image: SteamDB) In a bid to keep the player base from leaving because of the game’s plethora of bugs, developer Bluehole announced a campaign early last month to ‘Fix PUBG‘.
Sep. 11, 2018
PUBG Training Mode Walkthrough: Here’s Everything You Can Do
PUBG’s much-awaited and much-revamped training mode is finally here, giving players a chance to improve their skills in asaferenvironment. The training mode wasofficially releasedfor the PUBG test servers late last week and we’ve taken many runs through the new map to see everything that players can do in the training mode. Since you have so many versions of PUBG, with similar features and gameplay elements, the training mode will get you ready for the PC version, but not forPUBG MobileorPUBG Mobile Liteas controls obviously differ.
Sep. 11, 2018
Redmi 6 Pro Goes on Sale For The First Time at 12PM on Amazon Today
Xiaomi brought the Redmi 6 series to India, when it introduced the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Pro into the country, devices that were already available in China. While the Redmi 6 went on sale for the first time on Flipkart yesterday, the top variant Redmi 6 Pro makes its market debut today. The phone is scheduled to go on sale today exclusively onAmazonandMi.comat 12PM. Do note that this is the first sale of the phone and it will likely sell out in minutes, if not faster.
Sep. 11, 2018
Reliance Jio to Use ISRO Satellites For Rural, Remote Connectivity in India
Reliance Jio, which recently completed its firsttwo years of operations, has attracted many users on the basis of its attractive pricing. Now, the telco is looking forward tobringing new users on board, on the back of superior network quality. Reliance Jio is deploying ISRO’s satelliteswhile the technology for this backhaul network has been developed by Hughes Communications (HCIL). This network will help strengthen network in common areas, but the aim behind this is toconnect up to 400 different sites in the rural as well as remote areasaround India.
Sep. 11, 2018
Samsung Opera House: World’s Largest Mobile Experience Store Opens in Bengaluru
Looking to further cement its position in India, South Korean tech major Samsung on Tuesday set up what is arguably the world’s largest mobile experience center in Bengaluru, barely two months after it opened itsbiggest mobile factory in Noida. According to Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India, the tech major is looking to become a part of the larger community in Bengaluru and this experience center is an extension of the firm’s “Make for India” endeavor.
Sep. 11, 2018
Samsung Unveils LTE-Enabled SmartThings Tracker Priced at $99.99
Samsung has announced an LTE-enabled location tracking device called theSmartThings Trackerwhich uses cellular network instead of Bluetooth and GPS for location tracking, and can also be used as a smart home device. The new Samsung device is claimed to offer a nationwide location tracking range as long as a cellular network is available. The SmartThings Tracker relies on LTE-M (Cat.M), a low-power cellular connectivity standard designed for IoT devices, which means the device can offer seamless location monitoring both indoors and outdoor, instead of depending solely on crowd GPS to locate a missing person, pet or an object.
Sep. 11, 2018
Scientists Team Up on Fortnite to Teach Players About Climate Change
Fortnite is one of the most popular games out there and it’s popularity basically dwarfs everything else on the internet most days; and while most of us play Fortnite just for fun, or in cases of pro-streamers like Ninja, as a full-time job, there’sa group of scientists who have now started playing and streaming Fortnite as a way to raise awareness about climate change. The Fortnite squad wasformed by MIT graduate student Henri Drakewhen he saw climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe’s tweet mentioning how her kid’s Fortnite video on YouTube got 10,000 views while her video on climate change got around a thousand.
Sep. 11, 2018
Snapdragon Wear 3100 Gives Wear OS Smartwatches A New Lease on Life
In line withrecent rumors, Qualcomm hastoday launchedits latest smartwatch chipset platform called the Snapdragon Wear 3100 to give Wear OS watches a shot at fighting off the Apple Watch. The Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform was shown off at a launch event in San Francisco, where Qualcomm revealed it has beenworking closely with Google to build this next-gen smartwatch chip. It comes a few months after the debut of theSnapdragon Wear 2500platform for kids smartwatches.
Sep. 11, 2018
Twitter Inks Over 50 New Video Content Deals in Asia Pacific
Expanding its premium video content in Asia Pacific, Twitter on Tuesday unveiled over 50 content collaborations, bringing hundreds of hours of live stream and video highlight programming across sports, entertainment and news to the platform. “Content is happening now at Twitter, and we have proven through the efficacy of the partnerships we have crafted, that content programming and distribution on Twitter is an essential part of any media company’s audience engagement and content monetization strategies,”Kay Madati, Global Vice President of Content Partnerships, Twitter, said in a statement.
Sep. 11, 2018
Vivo Trials 5G-Enabled NEX S Smartphone With Qualcomm X50 Modem
Chinese handset maker Vivo has announced it has successfully trialed a 5G-ready smartphone by modifying itsNEX Ssmartphone by putting in a Qualcomm X50 modem, which was introduced in February. “The device set-up included a non-standalone architecture model that combined both LTE and NR (New Radio) antennas, based on 3GPP Release 15 standards. The test has completed the first phase of protocol and tests with Keysight UXM 5G signaling,” GSM Arena reported late on Monday.
Sep. 11, 2018
WhatsApp Finally Arrives on KaiOS-powered JioPhone Devices
WhatsApp has finally put JioPhone users out of their misery and today brought its popular messaging app to the smart feature phones. The millions of JioPhone,as well as JioPhone 2 users, had been waiting for the arrival of WhatsApp to be able to communicate with their friends – possibly not for thespread of fake news and hoaxes. In anofficial blog post, WhatsApp states that it has built has acompletely new version of their app for KaiOS– the operating system that powers JioPhone devices.
Sep. 11, 2018
AMD Announces OEM-Exclusive 2nd Gen Ryzen CPUs; Seen in New Acer Nitro 50 Desktop
Less than a week after unveiling theAthlon 200GECPU, AMD has announced four new processors which include theRyzen 5 2500X, Ryzen 3 2300X, Ryzen 7 2700Eand theRyzen 5 2600E. The new AMD processors are OEM-exclusive, which means they won’t be up for grabs at retail stores and will only be available in pre-assembled systems from PC makers across the globe. The 2nd gen Ryzen processors are based onthe Zen+ architectureand claim to offer a performance boost of up to 10% in single and multi-threaded operations compared to the previous generation Ryzen offerings.
Sep. 10, 2018
You Can No Longer Use Zomato Gold When Dining Out Alone
However, just months after it was launched in the country, the company is tweaking the membership rules somewhat, preventing single diners from unlocking their Gold benefits. In a message to Gold members, the company has stated that membership benefits can only be unlocked when there are at least two diners at the table. It isn’t immediately clear, however, whether the policy will apply only to new members or if it will also be valid for existing subscribers.
Sep. 10, 2018
Amazon India Redesign Brings a Refined Card-Based UI, Removes Clutter
Amazon India seems to be making a number of changes to its platform to streamline the user experience. The e-commerce giant just recently started testing theability to use its mobile website and app in Hindi, but it’s their desktop website that is now receiving a minor revamp. TheAmazon India website, which I access regularly, looked quite different to me this morning and then I realized that it had been updated to finally fall in line with its American counterpart.
Sep. 10, 2018
Apple Removes Several Trend Micro Apps From Mac App Store For Stealing User Data
Just a few short days after multiple cyber-security researchers independently confirmed that aMac App Store malware called‘Adware Doctor’was collecting users’ browsing history on the sly and sending them over to their servers in China, new reports suggest that a number of other programs on the platform may have also been indulging in similar nefarious activities. According to research conducted by cyber-security researchers Thomas Reed ofMalwarebytes, Patrick Wardle ofObjective-Seeand@privacyis1st, several popular App Store apps not only access users’ private data against App Store guidelines, but have also been sending that info in zipped files to remote servers without user permission.
Sep. 10, 2018
China Mobile Teases First Dual-SIM iPhone
We’re headed towards the iPhone launch event at full speed, and as always the leaks are increasing by the day. First we saw the newiPhones leakin a press image, then we saw the more affordable 6.1-inch LCD variantleak out in multiple colors, we’ve seen more leaks in the last week than we did over the entire year and I’m not really complaining. In a new leak now, China Mobile, the country’s biggest local carrier, has outed the new iPhone with dual SIM capabilities in a new teaser.
Sep. 10, 2018
Fortnite Tops Nintendo Switch Downloads in August
Saying that Fortnite is a popular game is a huge understatement. Boasting a user base of over 125 million players, Fortnite is nothing less than a phenomenon, and it shows in the relentless speed with which it’s being downloaded by more and more players every day. Recently Fortnite hit15 million players on Androidin less than a month, and now, according to numbers obtained byNintendoEverything, it seems like Fortnite is owning the Nintendo Switch as well.
Sep. 10, 2018
Free Flow of Data to and from India Will Boost Digital Economy: Sundar Pichai
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai has written to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad advocating free flow of data across borders as such a step will encourage global companies to contribute to India’s digital economy. In a letter earlier this week, which was made available to the media here, Pichai said that the free flow of data across borders would also benefit Indian start-ups looking to expand globally. The Google CEO also said the company remains firmly committed to being part of the Indian growth story.
Sep. 10, 2018
Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera Coming to India on September 19
Tokyo-headquartered photography and imaging majorFujifilmCorp is targeting double-digit growth of its business in India this financial year and subsequent years, according to Fujifilm India Managing Director Haruto Iwata. The company, which reinvented its product range after witnessing a dramatic decline of its core offering, photographic films, at the start of the 21st century, isplanning to launch its next mirrorless camera in the popular X series, the X-T3, on September 19.
Sep. 10, 2018
Fully Automated Cashier-Less ‘Watasale’ Store in Kochi is India’s Answer to Amazon Go
When the first-everAmazon Gogrocery store opened in Seattle last year, it earned widespread attention from the global media. It was the first Amazon Go store in the world, where customers could literally pick up any available product and leave without having to queue-up to pay. A Chinese startup called Bingobox followed suit a few months later, and has since opened multiple such facilities in Shanghai. The new-age technology has now come to India, if only in an experimental form.
Sep. 10, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 vs S9 Plus Camera Comparison: Does AI Scene Optimizer Make a Difference?
The Galaxy Note 9 has shaped up tobest flagship Galaxy-branded offeringfrom Samsung to date, checking all of the right boxes on the hardware, as well as the performance front. While Samsung does bring along a bigger battery and new connected S-Pen in tow, we’re here to talk about the expansion of AI features in the device’s camera. If you talk about hardware, the Galaxy Note 9 (Rs 67,900) has essentially copy-pasted its dual rear-camera setup from theGalaxy S9 Plus.
Sep. 10, 2018
Galaxy S10 May Feature Qualcomm’s Latest, Fastest In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Many smartphone vendorshave started incorporating under-display fingerprint scanners in their devices over the past year, and the technology is apparently becoming affordable enough for some companies,such as Vivo, to start introducing itin its mid-range devices. However, devices from two of the leading smartphone makers, Apple and Samsung, have so far stayed away from the new technology. Now, anew reportfrom South Korean publication, ET News, claims that Samsung’s Galaxy S10 devices will use Qualcomm’s third-gen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that promises to be not just faster than the earlier modules, but also more accurate.
Sep. 10, 2018
Hasbro Is Launching Official Fortnite Nerf Guns and Monopoly Game
Fortnitehas alreadytaken the gaming worldby storm, and now it may well take over the world of board games, and nerf gun fights as well. The world’s largest toy maker, Hasbro, has said that the company will be bringing out an official line of Fortnite branded items. The company had earlier announced plans tolaunch a Fortnite Monopoly gamethat brings a unique building battle twist to the popular board game.Fortnite Monopoly is expected to come out this year, on October 1.
Sep. 10, 2018
Here’s What’s Holding Up Wider Rollout of WhatsApp Payments in India
It’s been months since WhatsApp has knocked on the Indian government’s doors for the final approvals for a wider rollout of UPI-based WhatsApp Payments service. And the wait is only about to get longer. Despite following the guidelines issued by NPCI, data localization is still the bone of contention between WhatsApp and the government, and unless that hurdle is crossed, chances of WhatsApp Payments being available country-wide are quite slim.
Sep. 10, 2018
How to Customize New S Pen in Galaxy Note 9
TheGalaxy Note 9brings along a myriad of upgrades, however, the biggest one is not its massive 4,000mAh battery but the new connected S Pen that nowcomes with built-in Bluetooth and a super-capacitor. This enables the S Pen to act as a wireless remote control, in addition to the traditional stylus that it still continues to be. The button on the S Pen can now be used to open the camera app and capture pictures, scroll through the gallery or web pages in Google Chrome, play or pause music, and a lot more.
Sep. 10, 2018
Instagram Adds Emoji Shortcuts to Make Commenting Easier, Faster
Instagram recently added sixnew Superzoom effectsto help users spice up their Stories, but that update brought another nifty feature in tow. The image-sharing platform is now making it simpler for users to comment on posts with the addition of an emoji shortcuts bar to its mobile app. As tweeted out by the company’s official account, the platform now hosts a personalized emoji shortcuts bar in the comments section of the feed- right above the comments text box.
Sep. 10, 2018
iPhone XC, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max: What to Expect From Apple’s Launch Event
Three Variants Apple is expected to completely embrace the iPhone X design, giving us three iPhones with a notch and no bezels anywhere in sight. According to multiple reports, the Cupertino giant will belaunching three new iPhone variantsthis year: The first of the three is expected to be an upgrade over last year’s iPhone X, and will most likely be called iPhone XS. The phone is expected to come with a5.
Sep. 10, 2018
Jack Ma To Hand Over Alibaba Chairman Role to CEO Daniel Zhang Next Year
Just a couple of days ago, Jack Ma seemingly announced his retirement. The Alibaba co-founder said he would retire from his leadership role and focus on philanthropic efforts. Well, turns out, Ma will only fully give up his position as executive chairman next September,handing over his duties to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Daniel Zhang. In an official statement (via GizChina), Ma talks about his retirement and succession by saying: Starting the process of passing the Alibaba torch to Daniel and his team is the right decision at the righttime,because I know from working with them that they are ready, and I have complete confidence in our next generation of leaders.
Sep. 10, 2018
JBL Endurance Sprint Bluetooth Headset With Touch Controls Launched in India for Rs 3,999
If you can’t get through your workouts without music, JBL has a new wireless audio product just for you. The audio company haslaunched the JBL Endurance Sprint Bluetooth headset in India for Rs 3,999. Theheadsetis designed for the comfort during fitness activities, where many earphones suffer from loose fit and frequently pop out of the ear. With magnetic hooks that wrap around the ear comfortably, the earbuds stay in place while thebutton-less touch controlsmake it easy for you to control music playback or manage volume without fidgeting for buttons while working out.
Sep. 10, 2018
Leaked Slides Show 2018 iPhone Lineup Will Allegedly Start at $855
Apple isexpected to unveilits next-gen iPhones this week, andvarious leaksover the past several months have already revealed quite a bit about them. Now, with just hours to go before the official announcement, a leak out of China has seemingly revealed the names and pricing of theiPhone XC, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max. The new info, which comes in the form of a leaked presentation slide from Chinese telecom operator, China Mobile, wasposted on Weiboand was first spotted by Japanese tech blog,Macotakara.
Sep. 10, 2018
Moto G6 Plus With Snapdragon 630 SoC, Dual Cameras Launched in India at Rs 22,499
Months after the launch of the Moto G6 lineup,specifically the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play, Motorola has now finally brought its higher-end Moto G6 Plus variant to India today. The device comes with a powerful Snapdragon SoC, dual cameras, near stock Android, and water-repellent coating. The Moto G6 Plus, with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, has beenpriced at Rs 22,499, which is quite steep for this device.
Sep. 10, 2018
Mozilla Working on Google Translate Integration For Firefox
Google translate is one of the most useful features of Chrome which employs machine learning to translate web pages in multiple languages quickly, and even if the translated text is not perfect, it gets the job done a majority of times. It seems Mozilla is working on bringingGoogle Translateintegration to Firefox now to get on par with Chrome. The latest nightly build ofFirefox, which is used to test new features before their arrival on the stable channel, has the reference to Google Translate and allows users to select Google as one of the translation engines in the configuration settings.
Sep. 10, 2018
Next PUBG Mobile Update With Sanhok Map to Drop on September 12
PUBG Mobile version 0.8.0 has been in beta for quite some time now and mostly all players have a fair idea of what’s coming in the next stable update. And according to a recenttweetfrom the game’s official Twitter handle, the release isn’t too far away. The tweet reveals thatPUBG Mobilewill be taken offline for maintenance from 00:00-08:00 (UTC) on September 11and the Sanhok map, along with all the other changes, will be released starting from September 12.
Sep. 10, 2018
Redmi 6 Goes on Sale For The First Time at 12PM on Flipkart Today
Xiaomidebutedits latest Redmi smartphone lineup, with the Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and Redmi 6 Pro, last week. The Redmi 6 is now scheduled to go on sale for the first time at 12:00 PM today via Flipkart (starts Rs 7,999) andXiaomi’s official website. The device sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display (1440x720p) and ispowered by a MediaTek Helio P22 chipsetinstead of a budget Snapdragon chipset like usual. This is paired with two RAM and storage configurations – 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB.
Sep. 10, 2018
OnePlus 6T Will Have an Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is expected to launch theOnePlus 6Tsometime in October and the rumor mill has been churning outleaksandexpectationsabout the device for quite some time. Among the rumors we’ve seen and heard, one that particularly stands out is the inclusion of an under-display fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 6T. As it turns out, the company has now confirmed toCNETthat the upcoming OnePlus 6T will indeed feature an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Sep. 10, 2018
Nokia 7 Plus Gets Android Pie Beta 4.1 Update With September Security Patch
Though users have been waiting for the stable Android 9 Pie update on theNokia 7 pluswith bated breath, HMD Global has today started rolling out Android Pie Beta 4.1 to the device owners. The latest developer preview, which is now available via OTA and manual sideload, has beentagged as version #3.190 and weighs in at around 1.5GB(1481.0MB, to be exact). Nokia 7 plus had already received the updatedAndroid Pie gesture navigationwith the previous beta update, however, the changelog now implies that beta 4.
Sep. 10, 2018
Redmi Note 6, Redmi 6 Plus Display Assembly Listed Online; Hints at Imminent Launch
Earlier this month, Xiaomilaunchedthree new smartphones in the Redmi series: Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6 Pro, which continued the company’s trend of offering impressive hardware at a competitive price point. It now appears that the Xiaomi is looking to expand the portfolio of its Redmi devices with two more smartphones, the Redmi 6 Plus and the Redmi Note 6. The display assembly of the Redmi 6 Plus and the Redmi Note 6 was recently listed on Chinese e-commerce website AliExpress, which suggests that the Xiaomi might soon unveil the new additions to the Redmi 6 line-up.
Sep. 10, 2018
Samsung Launches USB-C To HDMI Dongle For DeX Feature in Galaxy Note 9
With the launch of theGalaxy Note 9earlier last month, Samsung has updated the DeX functionality that lets you to connect your phone to a display for a PC-like experience. You no longer need to buy a pricey DeX Pad or dock to make it work. All you need is an USB-C to HDMI cable to bring DeX to life. If you’ve already picked up the Galaxy Note 9 and plan to use the DeX feature, then you must have on the hunt for a decent USB-C to HDMI dongle.
Sep. 10, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro In-display Fingerprint Scanner: Faster and More Secure
The all new Vivo V11 Pro (Rs. 25,990), which waslaunched in Indiaquite recently, packs in some impressive hardware for a mid-range device. It packs in an impressive 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC along with 6GB RAM, a minimal waterdrop-style notch and the fourth-gen in-display fingerprint scanner. According to Vivo, the in-display fingerprint scanner on the Vivo V11 Pro is the fastest and most secure in-display fingerprint scanner yet.
Sep. 10, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro IR Face Unlock: Seamless, Speedy and Secure
The all new Vivo V11 Pro (Rs. 25,990), which was recentlylaunchedin the country at an event in Mumbai, offers a ton of premium features in the mid-range price segment that have been previously limited to flagship devices. Among these features is the Vivo V11 Pro’s brilliant 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display, its waterdrop-style notch, its in-display fingerprint scanner and its infrared-assisted face access. Here, we’ll be talking about the device’s face access capabilities, highlighting where the mechanism excels, when compared to other devices in this price range, and where it falls short.
Sep. 10, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition Coming Soon To China
Xiaomion Monday teased the launch of a new smartphone without revealing the identity of the device or the exact launch date. The only thing the company has announced, is that the event will be held in China’s famous Chengdu City, which is the capital of the Sichuan province, and is best-known for being one of the major research centers for Giant Panda breeding in the country. Xiaomi may not have revealed much in its teaser, but media reports seem to suggest that the company will launch the Mi 8 Youth Edition on the given day.
Sep. 10, 2018
6.1-inch LCD iPhone to Be Available in Limited Quantities at Launch: Bloomberg
While we’re all pretty certain that Apple will be launchingthree new iPhonesthis Wednesday at the Steve Jobs Theater, we’re still not quite certain as to some specific things about these new iPhones. For example, will the more affordable 6.1-inch LCD iPhone be called iPhone XC or iPhone 9? Will any of the new iPhones come with dual SIM capabilities (although it looks likeat least one will) and more. Now, according to a new report fromBloomberg, the more affordable 6.
Sep. 9, 2018
Apple in Talks with Top US Publications to Join News Subscription Service
“Apple executives, led by content boss Eddy Cue, have reached out to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post about joining the app, according to people familiar with the conversations, which began this summer,” Recode reported. Details of the upcoming service are unknown but reports suggest the iPhone maker intends to sell content to readers in low-cost bundles.
Sep. 9, 2018
Huami Brings Fitness-Centric Amazfit Pace, Amazfit Cor to India, Starting at Rs 3,999
Xiaomi-backed wearable brand Huami has launched two new smartwatches in India today, following up on the big success of theAmazfit StratosandAmazfit Bip, which were two of the more popular devices among smartwatches and fitness bands in recent months. The new Amazfit Pace and Amazfit Cor aredesigned for fitness enthusiastsand offer plenty of features with aggressive pricing like Xiaomi. Priced at Rs 9,999, Amazfit Pace is the higher-end of the two and comes with a 1.
Sep. 9, 2018
India’s First Self-Driving Tractor Coming Soon; Made by Escorts, Powered by Microsoft and Jio
Internet of Things (IoT)and AI-powered technology has enabled many new innovations, and improved productivity in almost every industry. Add farming to that list, at least in India as heavy vehicles makerEscorts has unveiled a “connected” and autonomous tractorwhich shouldallow farmers to make smarter choices and enablemore precise farming to eliminate loss due to negligence. The smart tractor hassensors which study the health of the agricultural landand conserve water by managing it judiciously.
Sep. 8, 2018
Huawei to Enable ‘Performance Mode’ For All Users Following Benchmark Cheating Scandal
After being accused ofartificially inflating benchmark scoresof its smartphones by whitelisting popular benchmarking apps, Huawei was blacklisted by UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), the developers of one of those applications, 3DMark. The company delisted Huawei’s P20 Pro, Nova 3, and Honor Play from its leaderboard for‘Best Smartphones’afterAnandTech publishedits detailed report about how the performance of the company’s devices differ drastically with their so-called‘Performance Mode’turn on and off. Explaining the rationale behind its decision, UL at the time had said,“We found that the scores from the public 3DMark app were up to 47% higher than the scores from the private app, even though the tests are identical… This kind of detection and optimization is forbidden by our rules for manufacturers”.
Sep. 8, 2018
Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma to Retire Next Week; Will Focus on Philanthropy
Jack Ma, China’s online retail magnate and one of the eighteen co-founders ofAlibaba, is known to one of most sought after business minds in the world. His leadership and business skills have taken Alibaba to stratospheric heights, and among the largest e-tailers in the world. Ma himself isthe richest man in China. But on September 10,Ma would be retiring as the Executive Chairman of Alibaba and focus on educationand philanthropy. Ma has chosen his 54th birthday which is thisMonday,and coincides with China’s Teacher’s Day.
Sep. 8, 2018
Apple Bans Alex Jones’ Infowars App From App Store
Apple has permanentlyremoved the Infowars appfrom App Store, following a ban from Twitter yesterday. The development comes almost exactly a month after the company hadremoved a number InfoWars podcasts from iTunesfor allegedly violating the company’s stated policy against hate speech, and just a day afterTwitter finally banned Alex Jones and Infowarsfrom all its platforms after publiclydefending its earlier decisionof not banning the controversial firebrand. Infowars, in case you didn’t know it already, is the far-right website founded by notorious American conspiracy theorist and talk-radio host,Alex Jones, who is known for making incendiary statements and peddling debunked conspiracy theories.
Sep. 8, 2018
Apple Removes ‘Adware Doctor’ From Mac App Store For Stealing User Data
Apple has finallyremoveda popular anti-malware program calledAdware Doctorfrom the Mac App Store for allegedly stealing user data, almost a month after an unidentified cyber-security researcher, who goes by@privacy1ston Twitter, first contacted the company with their concerns regarding the software. According to the researcher, the program was collecting users’ browsing history on the sly and sending them over to servers in China. Privacy 1stalso made a proof-of-concept video detailing suspicious behavior in the app, following which, cyber-security researchers Patrick Wardle of Digita Security and Thomas Reed of Malwarebytes independently investigated it, and found the claims to be valid.
Sep. 8, 2018
Zuckerberg Says He’ll Have a Plan to Fix Facebook by the End of the Year
As countries over the world including India face elections amid the spread of fake news and political interference on social media platforms,FacebookCEO Mark Zuckerberg has asked for some more time to fix his network that has over two billion users. Along with Twitter CEOJack Dorsey, she faced the committee which is probing the Russian interference from an angle to publicly hold Facebook and Twitter accountable for allowing Russian operatives on their platforms.
Sep. 8, 2018
Fortnite Season 5 Week 9: How to Follow the Treasure Map in Shift Shafts
New challenges for Week 9 of Fortnite’s fifth season rolled out recently, and as is usual, among the various new challenges is a particularly difficult one which involves following a treasure map. So, if you’re looking forward to completing the challenge and grabbing those 10 battle stars, here’s how to do it. Fortnite Week 9 Challenges Just like every other week, this time around there are 3 challenges for people playing in the free tier, and four more for those with the Battle Pass.
Sep. 8, 2018
Twitter Now Allows Voice-Only Broadcasts
Twitter has launched an audio-only broadcasting feature so your followers can hear, but not see you. The new feature announced on Friday is currently publicly available for all iOS users of the main Twitter app and its live-streaming app Periscope, The Verge reported. To use the “audio-only broadcast” option, users need to update their app and go to the “Go Live” button on the compose screen. The addition of this feature can be seen as an attempt by Twitter to reorient the purpose of its live-streaming platform toward live podcasting and other audio-first content, the report said.
Sep. 8, 2018
Honor 8X vs Xiaomi Mi 6X: Execs From Both Companies Square Off Over Online Bragging Rights
It’s natural to compare their devices with the competition, and most companies do this at product launch events. Something similar happened with the launch of a new smartphone from Huawei –Honor 8X, but unlike the usual trend, this time another company tried to pick apart Honor’s smartphone. After the launch of the Honor 8X, Xiaomi’s president Lin Bin took to Weibotocompare the Honor newcomer with the recently launched Mi 6X, which has also beenrefashioned as the Mi A2outside China.
Sep. 8, 2018
How To Identify Unknown Senders on WhatsApp Using Truecaller
Truecallerhasannouncedthat it will now be able to auto-search contact information not saved in a user’s phone book for third-party messaging apps, such asWhatsApp, Line, Viber and Telegram. According to a post on its official blog, users will only have to enable notification access to allow the app to look up such numbers. The company also published a step-up-step tutorial about exactly how to go about the process. So if you’re interested, here’s how to go about it:
Sep. 8, 2018
After Marijuana Controversy, Elon Musk Rejigs Tesla Top Management
Tesla’s shares tanked on Friday after its two top executives –including chief accounting officer Dave Morton — announced they would quit after Musk was filmed smoking marijuana during a podcast hosted by comedian Joe Rogan. In a new blog post, Musk announced a number of top management changes after discussing with the Tesla board of directors and executive staff. “Jerome Guillen has been promoted to President, Automotive, reporting directly to me.
Sep. 8, 2018
Indian Railways’ ‘Plan Bee’ Device Saves Elephants From Train Accidents
Indian Railwaysis creating a buzz with its “Plan Bee” to tackle a mammoth problem at a meagre cost. It has installed devices which mimic the humming of a swarm of bees to keep elephants off the tracks to avert accidents. The Indian Railways said yesterday that its “Plan Bee”, launched in November last year to stop elephants from being hit by speeding trains in the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR), has been a great success as the number of casualties has gone down drastically.
Sep. 8, 2018
Is Microsoft Planning to Launch a Smartwatch on October 2?
October isbooked for the Pixel 3 hypebut Microsoft is planning to steal some limelight byholding an event on October 2 in the New York City. A day afterGoogle sent out invitesfor the October 9 launch, Microsoft is asking a “moment of your time” tolaunch something new. While these are the most obvious updates we expect from Microsoft, the use of words like “moment” and “time” has got many thinking that the tech giantcould also launch a smartwatchor something with a similar utility.
Sep. 8, 2018
JioPhone 2 vs JioPhone: Why It’s Not A Big Upgrade
The JioPhone 2 waslaunched as a successorto the JioPhone, the first smart feature phone from Reliance Jio last month. The aim is the same – bring Internet to the masses, but this time around there’s a change in the form factor, among other improvements. Well, the JioPhone 2 (Rs 2,999)changes things upon the design and aesthetic front with a horizontal display and QWERTY keyboard, but is that enough to call this an upgrade?
Sep. 8, 2018
Lenovo Launches Cardio Plus Water-Resistant Fitness Band in India for Rs 1,999
Other standardfeatures include a heart rate monitor and a step counterwhile the Lenovo Cardio Plus fitness band is also capable of ringing alarms and displaying notifications and reminders. Besides these, the Cardio Plus is also rated with anIP68 rating for water resistanceand can stay submerged under 1.5m of water for a period of 30 minutes – although there’s no clarity on its swimming capabilities. The smart band from Lenovo has dedicated modes to track your steps, calories, and distance while walking and running.
Sep. 8, 2018
Patent Application Hints at Side Notch on Future Samsung Smartphones
While the world remains divided on the aesthetic appeal of a notch on top of a smartphone’s display, there is no stopping the trend as nearly all companies are rushing to keep up.Samsung has so far remained an exceptionand has not launched a single device with the dreaded notch, but that might change soon. A patent application filed by Samsung in Korea back in February suggests that the company is working on its own version of a notch.
Sep. 8, 2018
PUBG Xbox One Glitches Preventing Players From Unlocking Achievements
SeveralPUBGplayers on Xbox Onestarted complainingon the game’s official forumsand on Redditabout an apparent glitch in the system that’s preventing some of the game’s achievements from unlocking. GameRant is also reportingsimilar problems, and was apparently able to replicate many of those issues that have seemingly cropped up after the popular Battle Royale titlereceived a new updateearlier this week, officially ending the game’s beta phase. Many gamers have been reporting that their actions are only unlocking some achievements but not others.
Sep. 8, 2018
Researchers Find 24 iOS Apps that Sold User Location Data for Monetization
A group of security researchers from the GuardianApp team have discovered 24 iOS apps that were sending user location data along with other sensitive information to third parties for data monetization. The team of researchers used tools that analyse network traffic to spot these apps, all of which required access to a user’s location data. However, according to the researchers, the apps usually gave users plausible explanations for needing access to their location data, and in many cases not mentioning that the data will be shared with third parties.
Sep. 8, 2018
Top Uber Officials Meet PM Modi to Discuss Flying Taxis for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with topUberofficials to discuss the future of mass mobility in India, the US-based ride aggregator has announced. According to an official press release, Eric Allison, the Head of Aviation Programs at Uber and Nikhil Goel, the Head of Product at the company’s Aviation unit, met the PM on Friday to discuss how a multi-modal mobility platform can contribute to the economy while helping reduce pollution and congestion.
Sep. 8, 2018
Trump’s China Tariffs Will Severely Impact iPhone, MacBook Prices, Says Apple
US President Donald Trump’s proposed $200 billion tariffs on China-make products will makeApple Watch, AirPods headphones, HomePod smart speaker,Macsand key computer parts more expensive, the company has said. In a letter written to the US Trade Representative on Friday,Applesome of its popular products will get hit by the 25 per cent increase in import tax. Other products are Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Apple Pencil, Apple adapters, chargers, cables and cords, Apple main logic boards with microprocessing units, memory modules, video graphic/audio cards and PCBAs, Apple computer parts (e.
Sep. 8, 2018
Twitter Finally Bans Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones For Violating Abusive Behavior Policy
Afterfacing severe criticismfrom several quarters for failing to act against notorious right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Twitter is finally falling in line with fellow tech giants Google,AppleandFacebookin banning the controversial talk-radio host from its platform. The micro-blogging site announced that it has permanently banned the accounts of Jones and his website, InfoWars, for allegedly violating the company’s policies on abusive behavior and hate speech. Today, we permanently suspended@realalexjonesand@infowarsfrom Twitter and Periscope.
Sep. 8, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 S Pen Battery Life: A Supercharged Stylus That Exceeds Expectations
TheGalaxy Note 9waslaunchedlast month, and has shaped up to be the best Samsung has to offer in a really long time. The device features a massive display, dual-aperture rear cameras, its biggest-ever battery, and a supercharged S Pen. The S Pen on the Galaxy Note 9 is no longer just a stylus for creative and note-taking purposes but instead,comes with Bluetooth and a super-capacitor(essentially a small battery). It has turned the S Pen into a remote control that can be used to unlock the device, capture pictures, control music playback, and much more.
Sep. 8, 2018
Fortnite Hits 15 Million Installs on Android in Less Than a Month
Epic Games recently published a blog post detailing Fortnite’s journey on Android so far, and the ways Epic has tried to tackle fake websites trying to distribute malware in the name of Fortnite for Android and other scams to trick users. According to Epic’s numbers,Fortnite is being played by over 23 million players on Android already, with 15 million APK installs made on the platform. That’s a pretty big number for any game, even if it is as popular as Fortnite is on almost every single platform out there.
Sep. 7, 2018
Jio Offering 16GB Free Data to Celebrate Second Anniversary
Reliance Jio is now celebrating the second year of its arrival in a way that underlines how it has gone about its business so far – by offering free data to Jio subscribers. Jio is giving away 16GB of free data in the form of a data voucher called‘Jio Celebrations Pack’, that will be credited in the form of two vouchers of 8GB each in a span of two months. The first 8GB of free data will be added to the account of Jio subscribers in September, while the remaining 8GB data will be credited next month.
Sep. 7, 2018
Alexa Can Now Control Your Xbox One
It was recentlyreportedthat the Xbox One might soon get support for Alexa-integration, which means users will be able to control their console via voice commands by summoning Amazon’s voice assistant. Microsoft has now officially added support for Alexa voice controls by introducing a new Xbox skill, which allows users to use voice commands through an Alexa enabled device. Smart home devices powered by Microsoft’s Cortana have also gained support for the new Xbox skill, bringing back Kinect-like voice control functionality to the console.
Sep. 7, 2018
AMD’s Budget Athlon 200GE CPU Comes With Radeon Vega Graphics; Launched for Rs 4,190
AMD has announced a new entry-level desktop processor, theAthlon 200GE, which employs the x86-basedZencore architecture and is powered by AMD’s own Radeon Vega graphics. The Athlon 200GE is claimed to provide a faster and more reliable computing experience with better thermal efficiency and takes on Intel’s low-end offerings, but should offer improved graphical performance. The Athlon 200GE will be available from September 18th starting at Rs 4190 (plus taxes) from retailers and system integrators across the globe.
Sep. 7, 2018
Boult Audio Launches Super-Affordable Wired Earphones ‘Loupe’ For Rs 672
Boult Audiohas launched a new pair of wired earphones in India with ergonomically angled ear tips and custom ear loop fastener. Called‘Loupe’, it’s positioned in the budget segment, and comes with an MRP of Rs. 672. However, in spite of its budget positioning, the device comes with a premium design, and has a metallic built with a shiny finish, says the company. It’s available in red, grey and black, and islistedfor sale the company’s own webstore.
Sep. 7, 2018
DLF Shopping Malls Unveil India’s First Phygital Platform ‘Lukout’
DLF Shopping Malls, which claims to be the country’s biggest and largest physical market place plans, has announced plans to launch a new mobile app called‘Lukout’that it says will redefine the shopping experience in India. The company will launch the partner version of the app early September at the India Retail Forum before launching the consumer version in October ahead of the festive season, enabling a‘phygital’shopping experience for consumers. ‘Phygital’, in case you didn’t know it already, is a portmanteau of the words ‘physical’ and ‘digital’, and was coined by marketers to describe the blending of digital experiences with physical ones.
Sep. 7, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Official Launch Event Set For October 9
Google has started sending out press invites for an October 9 event in New York, where the company is expected to launch the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. The event will kick off at 11:00 AM (ET) and will also be live-streamed via Google’s official channels for those who don’t want to miss any announcement made at the event. The press invite doesn’t reveal anything else, but the ‘I <3 NY’ phrase and the numeral ‘3’ which forms the heart emoticon is anot so subtlehint that the event will be headlined by the Pixel 3 phones.
Sep. 7, 2018
Google’s New Blog Compass App for Indian Bloggers To Ease Website Management
Google has been releasing India-only apps and features at a steady pace in recent times, and the latest offering from Google targeted at Indian bloggers. The Blog Compass app is designed for bloggers and content creators, and Google aims to ease the task of website management such as traffic assessment, activity tracking as well as discovering relevant content. Blog Compass is currently listed as a beta app on the Play Store and is only available for users based in India.
Sep. 7, 2018
Here’s a Look at the ‘Blackout’ Battle Royale Mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Activision and Treyarch have finally released the first trailer for theBattle Royale mode called ‘Blackout’in the next installment in theCall of Dutyfranchise,Black Ops 4. The trailer is about 2 minutes and 15 seconds long, and shows off whatBlack Ops 4players can expect when themuch-awaited gameis released next month. As can be seen below, the trailer depicts exhilarating combat sequences on land, in air and under water. Explosions rock Nuketown as US Marines in boats, choppers and heavy-duty Hummers fight not only human adversaries, but also zombies, which make an appearance yet again in the CoD franchise.
Sep. 7, 2018
Huawei Sets 20 Million Sales Target For the New Honor 8X
Huawei’s Honor subsidiaryunveiledtwo new smartphones, the Honor 8X and the Honor 8X Max, in China this week. And the company has already announced lofty ambitions for sales of the Honor 8X, even before they hit the stores. During a recent media interaction, Honor’s President Zhao Ming revealed that the company has set a sales target of 20 million units for the Honor 8X. The Honor executive claimed that with a starting price of 1,399 Yuan, there is hardly any device from other companies in the same price bracket which offers similar hardware and specs.
Sep. 7, 2018
Instagram Adds Six New Superzoom Effects; Emoji Bar in Comments
Instagram is looking to further spice up Stories with the addition of six new Superzoom effects, giving users the ability to zoom in and capture moments with added effects and musical tracks. Rolled out with the latest app update (build #63.0.0.0.26), Instagram has expanded its three-second video-shooting Superzoom feature to now include a total of 10 effects. We could already pick between Dramatic, Bounce, Beats, and TV Show. However, we’ve now got Hearts, Paparazzi, Fire (metal music and flames), Nope (seen below), Bummer (cold and maple leaves), and Surprise (turns your frame into cartoon strip).
Sep. 7, 2018
Instagram’s Parental Guide Helps You Track Your Child’s Online Safety
WithGoogleandAppleadding digital wellbeing features to Android and iOS respectively, numerous social media platforms followed suit and introduced their own take on the user-facing feature. Instagram too came up with its own version calledUsage Insightsand later setup a dedicated well-beingwebsiteto help users manage their time efficiently and making them aware of the measures they can take to maintain a healthy social media presence. Next step for Instagram is a new section on the digital wellbeing website specifically for parents.
Sep. 7, 2018
Is Google Trolling Fans With Fake Pixel 3 XL Leaks?
We have had fake leaks and last-minute changes to dash rumoured hopes before. But this would be the boss of them all. Earlier this week, a YouTuber speculated thatPixel 3 leaks were orchestrated by none other than Google. Now another YouTuber has his take on the issue and frankly, we are feeling confused, excited, hopeful and a bit angry too. Could it be true that Google is toying with fans to generate more interest in the Pixel devices and ensuring that thethree iPhones arriving next weekdon’t drown out its popularity?
Sep. 7, 2018
Airtel Payments Bank Now Offers Card-less Cash Withdrawals at ATMs
Airtelhas announced that customers of itsPayments Bankservice will now be able to withdraw cash from ATMs without the need for a physical debit or credit card. The company on Thursday said that it has partnered with Empays, a company that describes itself as‘a global provider of cloud based payment solutions’, to enable Instant Money Transfer (IMT) for its Payments Bank customers. According to a press release, the new technology will enableAirtel Payments Bankcustomers to withdraw cash at over 100,000 ATMs across the country by using just their phones.
Sep. 7, 2018
Latest PUBG PC Update Brings Training Mode to Test Servers
Late last month, popular battle royale shooter PUBG unveiled its new expansive training mode consisting of a new 2×2 map where players could hone their skills before taking on their opponents in the other three maps. Recently, the game rolled out an update for the test servers, finally bringing the new training mode to the players. According to a recentblog postfrom the company the large update, which is just over 8GB in size, brings“the heavily requested Training Mode, the brand new MK47 Mutant, the already fan-favorite Tukshai vehicle for Sanhok, and the new Laser Sight attachment.
Sep. 7, 2018
Leaked ‘Shortwave’ Concepts Are ‘Early, Exploratory and Outdated’, Says Google
Google Podcastsmay be the tech giant’s podcast app of choice, but the company last monthconfirmedthat it is working on an all-new piece of software for discovering and playing podcasts. Called‘Shortwave’, the new app is apparently being developed by theArea 120team, which is described by the tech giant as a‘workshop for Google’s experimental products’. In a report published Thursday,9to5Google claimedthat it had stumbled upon online documents that apparently explain in great detail‘the general premise behind Shortwave with an app mockup, branding, and other guidelines’.
Sep. 7, 2018
Massive Redesign Brings Progressive Web App Support to Twitter Along With New UI
Twitter is testing a major redesign of its desktop site, adding a number of new features that were so far available on the company’s mobile website as well as on its mobile apps. The new features include a night mode, a data-saving mode, bookmarks, and more. A Twitter spokesperson reportedlytold Business Insiderthat it’s a‘limited test for now’, but didn’t give any definitive time-frame for it to be rolled out to a wider audience.
Sep. 7, 2018
Micromax Vows to ‘Snatch’ Pole Position From Xiaomi With 13 New Smartphones
Once a name to reckon with in the Indian smartphone industry,Micromaxhas slowly but surely faded from the consciousness of consumers in the country with the emergence of Chinese brands, such as Xiaomi and Honor. As it turns out, though, the company may be down, but is certainly not out. According to Subhodip Pal, the Chief Marketing & Commercial officer of Micromax India, claimed that the company has been planning a major revamp of its existing product portfolio, and is rejigging its market strategy to become relevant in the lucrative Indian smartphone market once again.
Sep. 7, 2018
No Plan to Increase Poco F1’s Price, Says Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain
Since its entry into India, Xiaomi has challenged the stereotypes when it comes to pricing of a specific set of hardware that makes up for a smartphone. It is this pricing that has helped Xiaomi reach the top of the sales leaderboard in India, evendethroning firmly set brands like Samsungfrom their position of dominance. And with the Poco F1, Xiaomi aims to do more damage to companies vying for a spot in thepremium smartphone segment.
Sep. 7, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Will Get Option to Hide Notch Again: Juho Sarvikas
HMD Global recently rolled out a new update for the Nokia 6.1 Plus which brought along the August security patch to the phone. However, the update alsoquietly removed the option to hide the notchfrom the smartphone. While I, personally, was never very fond of hiding the notch on the Nokia 6.1 Plus’ LCD panel, a lot of people weren’t entirely happy with the change — something I can understand because matters like these should be left for the users to choose, and a setting to show or hide the notch was the perfect way to let users decide what they like best.
Sep. 7, 2018
Nubia Z18 Launched in China With Snapdragon 845 For $410
Nubia Z18 Key Specifications The Nubia Z18 features a 5.99-inch 18:9 IPS LCD display with a 2180 x 1080 pixel resolution. As can be seen from the images, the device comes with minimal bezels on all sides, and the company says it has a 91.8 % screen-to-body ratio. It also comes with the smaller notch that’s reminiscent of the Essential Phone. The Nubia Z18 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chipset, and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
Sep. 7, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) Review: Not Worth “Picking up the tab”!
Before we take a deep dive inside the brand new Galaxy Tab, let’s get the on-paper stuff out of the way. The new, Samsung Galaxy Tab A’s technical specifications are as follows: What’s in the Box The Galaxy Tab A comes in a bright yellow colored box, that certainly looks distinguished. However, opening the box is quite a task, since there is just a lot of friction between the top lid and the box, and Samsung hasn’t provided a string or something to better facilitate things.
Sep. 7, 2018
Tencent Announces India’s Largest PUBG Mobile Tournament For College Students With Rs 50 Lakh in Prizes
Chinese gaming giant Tencent Games, the company behind the gripping battle royale sensation that is PUBG Mobile, has announced the launch of India’s biggest eSports tournaments to date. Register for the Pubg Mobile Campus Championship here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkOkTNEZEZU&feature=youtu.be The entire prize pool of Rs. 50 lakh has been sponsored by Oppo India and the championship will be streamed across all social media platforms, allowing eSports enthusiasts across the country to follow the championship blow-by-blow as one team manages to claim the top spot.
Sep. 7, 2018
Weed, Whiskey and Electric Planes: Elon Musk Gets High and Talks Space Travel
From sending WTF emails to employees, dating celebs and waging war against AI to creating electric cars and plans tocolonize Mars, Elon Musk’s personality has won him fans while his flamboyance has landed him introuble with investors. Yet, there’s no stopping Musk from being, well, himself, and his personality was on full display in a recent interview during which Musk smoked weed, sipped whiskey and talked about innovations and events that could alter the course of humanity.
Sep. 7, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Testing Android Pie-based MIUI 10 Beta
Not only has Xiaomistarted rolling outstable MIUI 10 builds to eligible devices, but is now also kicking off an Android P-based MIUI 10 Insider Beta for theMi 8in China. This comes as a pleasant surprise from the company which has been blamed for being lax towards updates and usually opts for aesthetic revamps, or waits for a big MIUI release for the latest Android version. The news of theInsider beta for the Mi 8was shared by the officialMIUI Twitter accountyesterday evening.
Sep. 7, 2018
‘YouTube Originals’ Launched in India; Will be Free, Ad-Supported For Now
As forYouTube Originals, the company says it will invest in made-for-India programming right from the get-go, and has already commissioned its first original show specifically meant for the Indian audience. The company has teamed up with Oscar-winning musician, AR Rahman, and is working on a program called‘ARRived’that will be aired in the coming weeks. YouTube had earlier tested the waters with a Hindi sport-show called‘Un-cricket’, which the company’s global head of original programming, Susanne Daniels, earlier this year said had performed“beyond expectations”.
Sep. 6, 2018
AMD Unveils India’s First Co-Gaming Zone Powered by Radeon and Ryzen
AMD has partnered with Gaming Central and domestic shared space provider, Creator’s Gurukul, to launch India’s first co-gaming zone in Gurgaon that will be equipped with AMD’s high-end PC gaming hardware. Touted to be India’s first co-gaming venture, the gaming zone will act as a one-stop shop for gamers, technology enthusiasts as well as entrepreneurs to get a hands-on experience of AMD’s gaming hardware. The co-gaming space will feature systems powered by AMD’s latest-gen Ryzen series of processors and the Radeon line-up of graphics cards.
Sep. 6, 2018
Alienware Looks to Master The Pricing Game For India Success
For every gaming or PC enthusiast, Alienware is a legendary name and it’s probably the first brand that comes to mind when you talk about gaming – at least in the PC scheme of things. The last few years have seen Acer, Asus and MSI take the lead in India, but Alienware, owned by Dell, is still the brand that gamers aspire to. You can count me as one of those gamers, and I have been a Alienware fan for some time now.
Sep. 6, 2018
6.1-inch LCD iPhone Leaked In Four Color Variants
As we approach theSeptember 12 launch datefor the new iPhones, the leaks are becoming more rampant. In the last few days we’ve seenleaked press rendersof the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, and theApple Watch Series 4. We’ve seenCAD rendersof the iPad Pro, and now we have the third and final piece of the new iPhone puzzle —dummy models of the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone have just popped up in red, blue, gold, and white colors.
Sep. 6, 2018
Bose’s Noise-Masking Sleepbuds Ensure Good Sleep Even After You Pay The Rs 22,900 Price
Bose has today launched the company’s‘revolutionary’noise-maskingSleepbudsin India, which are claimed to help you ward off all audible distractions and get a peaceful sleep. The Bose Sleepbuds come in a glossy white finish and carry a price tag ofRs. 22,900. The sleep-friendly device will go on sale starting September 20 from Bose’s official website, Flipkart, Amazon and authorized retail stores across the country. As for the Sleepbuds, Bose’s new device actually originated as a crowdfunding project on Indiegogo, and following its success on the platform, Bose decided to launch it as a commercial product.
Sep. 6, 2018
Ethereum Drops 20% in 24 Hours; Loses $5.8 Billion in Market Cap in a Week
The cryptocurrency industry is currently going through an unprecedented upheaval, with all major crypto denominations recording a sharp decline in the past 24-hours. The worst-hit of this downfall is Ethereum, whose value depreciated by over 20% in a just a single day and has hit the lowest exchange value in the past 12 months. As per a report byCoinDesk, the market capitalization of Ethereum has shrunk by $5.8 billion in a span of seven days, effectively erasing the gains registered during its golden run last year.
Sep. 6, 2018
Fortnite on Android Is Finally Getting Voice Chat with Patch v5.40
Fortnite’s delayed patch v5.40 is about to go live, with the game entering downtime at 1:30PM IST today. The patch brings along abunch of changes, but mentioned deep inside the patch notes for v5.40 is a pretty huge change for people who playFortnite on Android. TheFortnite Android port is finally getting voice chat in the game, so you can talk to your squadmates in-game, strategize your moves and more. It’s a pretty huge feature that is simply mentioned as ‘Added VOIP to Android’ in the ‘Mobile’ section of the patch notes for this week’s update.
Sep. 6, 2018
Google Photos v4.0 Brings Material Theme Redesign, Gesture Navigation and More
Material Design 2.0, orMaterial Theme, asGooglelikes to call it these days, is slowlyrolling out to more apps and services, andGoogle Photosis now the latest name to join the list. A new update rolling out to the Android version of the app now reportedly bumps up the version number to v4.0.0.211496615, and brings the now-familiar vibrant look with bright colors, cleaner lines and redesigned icons. As can be seen from the screenshots, not much has changed in the layout when compared to the previous version.
Sep. 6, 2018
Google Play Points Loyalty Program Could Reward You For Play Store Purchases
Google is reportedly planning a loyalty program to reward users for purchases made on the Play Store and will also grant them special badges. Details of Google’s upcoming loyalty program, called‘Google Play Points’, were spotted in the code of the latest Play Store build, which suggests that users will get points for every purchase they make on the Play Store, and these reward points can later be redeemed to purchase in-app items or add them to their Google Play Credit,according to 9to5Google.
Sep. 6, 2018
Grab The LG Gram Ultrabook With 8th-Gen Core i5 on Amazon For Just Rs 68,995 (35% Off)
In case you’re looking for a mid-range ultrabook that’s heavy on specs but light on your pocket and backpack, you’re in luck as theLGGram ultrabook (model number 14Z980-G) is now available for a sizeable discount on Amazon. Priced at an MRP of Rs. 1,25,000, the device is generally listed on the site for Rs. 89,995, but is currently on offer for justRs. 68,995– a massive discount of Rs. 31,000 (around 35 percent).
Sep. 6, 2018
Honor 8X, 8X Max Unveiled in China: Two Types of Notches and Mid-Range Specs
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched the Honor 8X and 8X Max, the successors to its Honor 7X mid-range phone in China. The devices feature two types of notches and glass design, along with narrow bezels, falling in line with the company’s recent aesthetics. It has been priced starting at 1,399 yuan (approx Rs 14,499) and will go on sale on September 11. Starting off with the Honor 8X, the base variant of the device has beenpriced at 1,399 yuan(about Rs 14,499).
Sep. 6, 2018
Kolkata Has the Best 4G Availability in India: OpenSignal
As 4G penetration increases in India, Kolkata has emerged as the top city with a 4G availability score of an impressive over 90 percent, London-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal said today. Kolkata topped the list of 22 telecom circles in the country. However, the other 21 circles saw 4G (LTE) reach scores over 80 percent, including top circles like Punjab with 89.8 percent, Bihar on 89.2 percent, Madhya Pradesh with 89.
Sep. 6, 2018
MediaTek’s ASC Technology to Bring 3D Facial Recognition to Budget Phones
MediaTek has partnered with Himax and Megvii, a Chinese company which specializes in creating facial recognition software, to unveil the industry’s first Active Stereo Camera (ASC) technology which seeks to the bring 3D facial recognition to affordable smartphones. Targeted at a more secure face unlock procedure and authenticating online payments, MediaTek’s ASC is touted to retain the security aspect of 3D facial recognition without inflating the cost of the hardware.
Sep. 6, 2018
Mi A2 To Go On Sale Today at 12 PM on Amazon, Mi.com
The Xiaomi Mi A2 will once again go on sale today at 12 PM on Amazon and Mi.com. The phone is available with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, and is priced at Rs 16,999. Xiaomi has tied-up with Reliance Jio to offer Rs 2,200 as cashback when buying the phone with a new connection, along with 4.5TB of 4G data. The Mi A2 will be available in four different color variants, Black, Gold, Lake Blue, and Rose Gold.
Sep. 6, 2018
Poco F1 Issues, Bugs, And Problems: Everything You Should Know Before Buying It
Without a doubt, the Poco F1 is capable of knocking out leading smartphones in many departments. I do not think any other manufacturer can dare to challenge thisstriking combination of pricing and specsat this time. However, it does look like thatPoco has left some bits unfinishedwhile attempting to build the perfect smartphone that meets the price and performance expectations. We’ve come to witness issues which range from lack of attention to detail, or issues from migrating elements from MIUI to the new environment called “MIUI for Poco“.
Sep. 6, 2018
The Bigger 6.5-inch iPhone Could be Called ‘iPhone XS Max’
With less than a week to go before Apple unveils its brand new line up of iPhones, the leaks and rumors have started to increase. While we already have aleaked imageof the new iPhone XS (the 5.8-inch OLED variant) and the bigger 6.5-inch OLED iPhone, up until now we only knew that both the premium iPhones will be called iPhone XS. Now, according to a new report from9to5Mac, who gets it from their sources, it seems Apple is ditching the ‘Plus’ moniker this time around andwill instead call the larger 6.
Sep. 6, 2018
YouTube NextUp Delhi 2018 Winners Include Magicians, Comediennes and More
The Google-owned platform has nowannouncedthe winners for this year, and the list includes a number of popular channels across a range of subjects, from travel to food, from comedy to sports tutorials, and from magic tricks to gardening tips. YouTube says it received entries from‘virtually every corner of the nation, displaying a substantive cross section of some of the most popular languages and content genres in India’. Be that as it may, regional languages are still under-represented in the list of winners, with the dominant language in most of the selected channels being either English or Hindi.
Sep. 6, 2018
US Justice Department to Probe Facebook, Twitter for Curbing Free Speech
After Wednesday’s congressional hearings, Facebook and Twitter will now face questions from the Justice Department (DOJ) over allegations of political bias, an issue flagged by US President Donald Trump. In a meeting in September, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, along with state attorneys general, would look into whether Facebook and Twitter are“intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms”, CNET reported on Wednesday. The DOJ announced the meeting on a day when Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg appeared before the US Congress, admitting to the lawmakers that they were“too slow to act”and“ill-prepared”to tackle foreign interference on their platforms.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Battery Test: Up There With the Best
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo’s latest mid-ranger, the Vivo V11 Pro (Rs. 25,990), hasjust been released in India. The device packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. However, unlike other mid-range devices in the market, the Vivo V11 Pro packs a few features that are usually limited to flagship devices. The V11 Pro features a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner and IR-assisted face unlock, which distinguish from every other mid-ranger in the market.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Camera Review: Impressive Portrait Mode Capabilities
Vivorecently releasedthe Vivo V11 Pro in India, which is a mid-range device that packs in some impressive features. The device packs in a beautiful 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with minimal bezels and a waterdrop-style notch, features which have previously been limited to flagship devices. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and 6GB of RAM, the Vivo V11 Pro is a decent performer in pretty much all aspects. In the camera department, the Vivo V11 Pro packs in a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back along with a 25MP front facing selfie shooter.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Performance and Gaming Review: Doesn’t Disappoint
Vivorecently launchedthe Vivo V11 Pro (Rs. 25,990) in India, a mid-range device that brings innovative new features like an in-display fingerprint scanner and an almost bezel-less display to this price range. The device packs in aQualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 6GB RAMand it performs exactly as you’d expect any mid-ranger with these specifications to perform. If you’re in the market for the mid-range device and have been wondering about the Vivo V11 Pro’s performance then you’ve come to the right place.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Review: Bringing Innovation to the Masses
New and innovative features in smartphones are released, almost exclusively, with flagship devices. The new features slowly trickle down to mid-range and budget devices, but it takes quite a while for that to happen. However, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo aims to break this trend by releasing itsall new Vivo V11 Pro, which is a decidedly mid-range device that includes some features that have been exclusive to flagship devices. The device, which was recently launched in India at an affordable price ofRs.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro With Waterdrop Notch, In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Launched in India For Rs 25,990
In a bid to bring premium features to affordable mid-range devices, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has launched the V11 Pro in India. TheVivo V11 Pro, which is priced at Rs. 25,990, packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device will be available in two color options, including a new black/blue color which draws its inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh’s The Starry Night.
Sep. 6, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro: Here’s What You Get in the Box
The Vivo V11 Pro has just been announced and the midrange device packs in some features that have previously been reserved for flagship devices. The smartphone boasts of an impressive 6.41-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a minuscule notch and minimal bezels, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and an impressive camera setup. The latest device from Vivo is already being tested at our office and we’ll soon release an in-depth review of the device.
Sep. 6, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Battery Test: Just About Average
Xiaomi’s new Android One device – theMi A2– checks almost all the boxes for an excellent mid-range Android device. It packs in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Unlike most other Xiaomi devices, the smartphone runs near stock Android, as it’s part of Google’s Android One initiative and it features a respectable 5.99-inch FHD+ LCD display. But, as I mentioned earlier, the Xiaomi Mi A2 (Rs.
Sep. 6, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Camera Review: Definitely Best in Class
The second-gen Android One device from Xiaomi, the Mi A2, wasrecently released in the countryand while it looks like a decent mid-range offering on paper, the device has some significant shortcomings. However, the camera is not one of them. Compared to other mid-range smartphones in the market, the Mi A2 (Rs. 16,999) packs in some decent camera hardware, including a 12MP+20MP dual camera setup on the back and a 20MP selfie shooter.
Sep. 6, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Performance and Gaming Review: Nothing Too Remarkable
Xiaomirecently launched the Mi A2 in India, packing mid-range specifications at an affordable price. The smartphone, which is the successor to the popular Mi A1 from last year, offers a stock Android experience unlike other devices from the Chinese manufacturer. Priced atRs. 16,999, the smartphone comes with the QualcommSnapdragon 660 SoCcoupled with4GB RAMand64GB of internal storage. On paper, the Xiaomi Mi A2 seems like a decent mid-range smartphone, which will take on the likes of the Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Nokia 6.
Sep. 6, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Worth Your Money?
Xiaomi jumped onto the Android One bandwagon with the release of the Mi A1 last year, which featured mid-range specifications in a good quality chassis running stock Android, instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI Android skin. While theMi A1seemed to be a compelling buy at first, Mi A1 users all around the world faced quite a lot of issues with the device. Rupesh here at Beebom even used it as his primary device for quite some time and, much like other Mi A1 users, got fed up of the poorly optimized stock Android experience.
Sep. 6, 2018
You Can Now Get Free Jio 4G Data With Cadbury Dairy Milk
Reliance Jio not onlyoffers the best plansfor its subscribers when compared to its peers, but the company alsokeeps offering some cool deals and discountsover and above its regular plans. The company has now tied-up with Cadbury, and is offering 1GB of free data to all its customers through theMyJio app. All one has to do to get the additional data is buy a Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate (the offer is valid for most common Dairy Milk variants) and upload a picture of either the bar itself or even the empty wrapper by tapping on the‘Participate Now’button, as seen in the right screenshot above.
Sep. 6, 2018
YouTube Finally Rolling Out Dark Theme To All Android Devices
YouTube for Android has beenrumored to be gettingthe dark theme for months. We’ve been jealous of iOS users ever sincethey got the dark theme, however, the drought ends today. First spotted byAndroid Police, the dark themeturns the background dark grey and text whiteacross the app, thus, saving you from the eye-pinching white theme at night. This theme is uniform and falls in line with the dark themethat has been liveon the YouTube website since the past year.
Sep. 6, 2018
Uber Flying Taxis to Reduce Travel Time by 90% in Mumbai; Could Start In 2023
Uber recentlyshortlistedIndia alongside four other countries where the company aims to launch itsUberAIRtaxi operations and drone delivery services within the next 5 years. Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore are the cities on Uber’s radar where the aerial taxi service and drone delivery business are poised to kick off. Now, the company has come up with an aerial map showcasing the impact of Uber’s aerial taxi service in cutting down travel time in Mumbai.
Sep. 5, 2018
All You Need to Know About India’s New Drone Policy (2018)
While people in Europe, US and Canada have enjoyed a high level of freedom with commercial or hobby drones, India has so far remained mum on the new technology, at least officially speaking. Earlier this year, the Director General of Civil Aviation released a draft drone policy to kickstart the era of drones in the country, and now, the government has created a better and more planned policy on the usage of drones in the country.
Sep. 5, 2018
“OK Google” Hotword Does Not Work for Voice Commands on Poco F1
Xiaomi’s Poco F1 may have already won many hearts but it has broken some too. The longchecklist of F1’s astounding featuresis accompanied by a shorter one of some of its problems. We have heard from many users about the issues with the phone, and although the company has been actively resolving these issue, new ones seem to crop up every now and then. Severalusers have had trouble switching on the “OK Google” hotwordon the Poco F1.
Sep. 5, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Might Feature an Always-On Display
The always-on display mode is a neat addition which saves you the trouble of turning on the screen all the time for basic info such as time or pending notifications. With more and more phones going for an OLED screens, always-on displays have become standard, but surprisingly, Apple is yet to bring the feature to theApple Watchwhich also has an OLED panel. That is about to change, as the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 units might ship with an always-on display mode if Apple’s latest patent is anything to go by.
Sep. 5, 2018
As Google Turns 20, It Says the Mission Is Still Organising Information
Google that came into existence 20 years back with its first productSearch enginefrom a garage today has seven products that are used by more than a billion people every month. The exact date of the company’s founding is up for debate — even for those who are in the business of providing answers. “Google Inc. was incorporated on September 4, but for more than a decade we’ve celebrated our birthday on September 27, with an annual Doodle, of course,” the company said in a blog post on Tuesday.
Sep. 5, 2018
Chrome 69 Brings Material Theme Design, Updated Password Manager, Smart Answers and More
10 years after coming to the scene as aMozilla Firefoxcompetitor and to take on Microsoft’s Internet Explorer,Google Chromeis the undisputed leader in the web browser market today, by a huge margin. To celebrate the 10th anniversary, the tech giant has nowreleased version 69of Chrome to the stable channel, bringing a plethora of design changes, new features and other tweaks. The changes include a fresh new design that adheres to the company’sMaterial Design 2.
Sep. 5, 2018
Facebook Sues BlackBerry for Infringing Voice Messaging Patents
BlackBerry’s bitter patent feud with Facebook has now taken a new turn. Back in March, BlackBerrysuedFacebook alleging that the instant messaging functionalities offered by Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp infringe on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) features patented years ago. Facebook has now retaliated by filing a patent infringement lawsuit of its own against BlackBerry, accusing the company of stealing Facebook’s voice messaging technology, alongside a host of other patented communication features. According to a report fromBloomberg, Facebook has filed a 118-page complaint against BlackBerry before a federal court in San Francisco, in which the social media giant has accused BlackBerry of infringing on Facebook’s patented voice messaging technology and a few other intellectual properties.
Sep. 5, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad E480 Laptops Launched in India, Priced at Rs 36,999 Onwards
Lenovo has launched its latest ThinkPad E-series laptops in India. All models in the ThinkPad E480 lineup come with a 14-inch display, but are available in a multitude of different options and configurations in terms of CPUs and storage. All the devices have been launched with either 7th- or 8th-Generation Intel Core processors, with options ranging from the entry-level Core i3 (7th-gen) to the premium Core i7 (8th-gen). Prices range from Rs.
Sep. 5, 2018
Google Maps Update Adds Events Section, Altitude Data for Cycling, Walking
Google has begun the roll out of a new update for Google Maps on iOS which has upgraded the app to version 4.57 and has introduced a couple of new features. The first new feature brought by the update is an ‘Events’ section, which compiles interesting events taking place nearby users’ current location. As per the latest update’s changelog, the Events section will give information about‘everything happening nearby whether it’s a late night comedy show, a movie in the park or visiting your favorite chef’s weekend popup’.
Sep. 5, 2018
Google to Assist India’s Election Body in Tracking Political Ads, Campaign Finances
Meddling in elections has become a major headache for law enforcement authorities in today’s hyperconnected world. Ad campaigns have been used by all kinds of agencies to target voters and influence mass opinion. Google, the leader in online advertising, recently introduced a new policy in the US which sought to boosttransparencywhen it comes to political ads, and now, the company is trying to generate a similar effect in India. Chief Election Commissioner, O P Rawat, has disclosed that a Google representative recently held discussions with a committee tasked with exploring the possibilities of making certain modifications in Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act (1951) and a few other provisions, which regulate the process of political advertising.
Sep. 5, 2018
Google Wants to End URLs to Bring in Safer and Simpler Web Addresses
There was once a time when ‘.com’ was all you had, with the odd .net and .org, but today we have quirkier names such as ‘.xxx’, ‘.io’ and ‘.ai’ and evenemojis as domain names. Then there are long referral trails and UTM strings with every URL. It’s become a confusing mess for users, and at the same time, a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to trick them into scams. Google wants to put an end to the risks by fundamentally changing how people visit a web address, and this involves drastically changing how URLs work.
Sep. 5, 2018
Instagram Said To Be Working on Standalone Shopping App
Fresh from a successful launch of a YouTube competitor,IGTV, Instagram is looking to step up to rivals in the e-commerce category with a standalone shopping app. As reported byThe Verge, this shopping app could allow Instagram users to browse through goods sold by brands and businesses on the platform and buy them from within the app itself. As for the name, it couldessentially be called ‘IG Shopping’but nothing is set in stone and could change over the course of development.
Sep. 5, 2018
Fortnite High Stakes Event, Week 9 Challenges Delayed Due to Controller Issue
Popular battle royale game, Fortnite, was expected to receive patch v5.40 later today which would bring along a bunch of changes, including the new High Stakes event. However, according to a new tweet from Fortnite, the update is being pushed back to Thursday due to a controller issue the development team found in patch v5.40. The High Stakes event, which will bring a new Getaway Mode LTM to the game, is awaited due to the new format of gameplay that it brings, and also for thenew Wildcard skinthat we now know will not be a part of challenges, and instead will be available for purchase through the item store.
Sep. 5, 2018
Mobiles to Drive 90% Of Airline, Hotel Bookings in India by 2022: Facebook-KPMG
Nearly half of the total consumer loss in airline ticket purchases (11 percent out of 23 percent) and hotel bookings (16 percent out of 32 percent) is on account of media friction (consumer drop-off from their purchase journey). In fact, the mobile can help airline and hotel brands tap into a potential sales opportunity of $9 billion and $2 billion by reducing media friction, the report added. “At Facebook, we want to help brands convert better by connecting better with their consumers.
Sep. 5, 2018
Moto G6 Plus to Launch in India on September 10
Lenovo launchedthree Moto G6-series smartphonesin Brazil earlier this year. The lineup includes the stock Moto G6, a slightly more powerful Moto G6 Plus and a budget Moto G6 Play. Motorola India, however,launched only the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play in India, with the Moto G6 Plus remaining conspicuous by its absence. Now, several months after its global debut, the Moto G6 Plus is all set to make its entry into India, with the company announcing that the device will arrive in the country on September 10.
Sep. 5, 2018
New iPhones Will Not Have Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner: Ming Chi Kuo
Since before the iPhone X was launched, when the notch was nothing more than a rumor, there have been whispers of Apple working on under display fingerprint scanners. There were rumors that the technology will appear on the iPhone X, and it did not, and so the rumors have carried forward tothis year’s iPhonelineup as well, which Apple is going to unveil next week at its event. However, famed analyst Ming Chi Kuo has now said in an investor note that the new iPhoneswill not come with under display fingerprint scannersafter all, with Face ID being the only biometric authentication option on the new phones.
Sep. 5, 2018
Apple iPad, Galaxy Tab A and Other Top Tablets On Sale In Flipkart’s ‘Terrific Tablet Day’
With the rise of bigger smartphones, the popularity of tablets may have dropped, but they can still perform certain tasks better than phones, especially for productive work or consumption of media. In fact some apps are best used on a tablet, such as those for reading or editing large documents. Now Flipkart is hosting aday-long sale called ‘Terrific Tablets Day’with some great discounts and deals on tablets. Here’s a look at the four best deals that might just convert you into a tablet buyer:
Sep. 5, 2018
Poco F1 Users Can Now Unlock Bootloader in Just 3 Days
Xiaomi’s newborn Poco F1 is capable of many things and it would be safe to call it agateway flagship for regular users. But at launch, the company said it would adopt a developer-friendly policy and even took its first step byopening up the kernel source codelast week. Now taking another step in this direction and away from how parent Xiaomi handles bootloader unlocking, Pocophone has announced the Poco F1 users can unlock the bootloader in just 3 days.
Sep. 5, 2018
Redmi 6 Series in India: Here Are The Launch Offers
Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi 6 series in India, which brings the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Pro to the country. The devices pack in some pretty good hardware for the price and Xiaomi claims they should offer up to 30% overall improvement over the Redmi 5 series. Well, Xiaomi is also offering some pretty good deals as part of the launch to sweeten the deal.
Sep. 5, 2018
Redmi 6 Series Specs Comparison: Redmi 6A vs Redmi 6 vs Redmi 6 Pro
Xiaomi has just launched theRedmi 6 series for the Indian market, which brings theRedmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Proto the country. The devices offer some of the best specs in the budget and midrange market, along with a great value for money. However, if you’re wondering what all is different between the three devices, here is a quick specs comparison for you: Redmi 6A v Redmi 6 v Redmi 6 Pro
Sep. 5, 2018
Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, Redmi 6 Pro Launched in India, Priced Starting at Rs 5,999
Despite facing heavy competition in recent times, Xiaomi is still the undisputed king of the budget as well as the midrange segment in India. The company has just launched the Redmi 6 series which will see them cling on to their throne for more time to come. In a launch event held in New Delhi, Xiaomi unveiled the all-new Redmi 6, Redmi 6A, and the Redmi 6 Pro for the Indian markets.
Sep. 5, 2018
“Others Do it Too”: Huawei’s Shocking Response to Benchmark Cheating
Most mainstream consumers know very little about benchmarks to care about them, and the ones who do, know that synthetic benchmark scores need to be taken with a pinch of salt at the best of times. However, that doesn’t seem to be deterring smartphone manufacturers from resorting to artificial (and often unethical) means of inflating benchmark scores. While Samsung, OnePlus and other reputable companies have all got caught up in this controversy from time to time,AnandTech now saysthat Huawei, already reeling under charges of surreptitiouslypassing off DSLR shots as camera samplesof its smartphones, is also guilty of fudging benchmark scores like many of its Chinese competitors.
Sep. 5, 2018
September 2018 Android Security Patch Rolling Out to Pixel, Nexus Devices
The most severe vulnerability was a media framework-related flaw that could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute an arbitrary code using a specially-crafted file. The update also fixes multiple issues within the Android runtime, framework and library. Google is also patching system and kernel components to restrict access of local malicious apps. Furthermore, there are fixes for a number of security issues affecting various Qualcomm components. Google says that there are no reports of any real-world attacks that have been carried out by exploiting any of the 59 vulnerabilities.
Sep. 5, 2018
Twitter India Head Taranjeet Singh Quits; Balaji Krish Is New Interim Chief
In a series of tweets late on Tuesday, Singh announced his resignation, saying that Balaji Krish, Twitter’s Global Head of Revenue Strategy and Operations, will become the interim country head. “Hello everyone, after four amazing years, I have decided to move on from @TwitterIndia — from being one of the first @Twitter employees in #India, to building up the sales team from the ground up, to leading our expansion and investments as the India Country Director,” Singh said.
Sep. 5, 2018
WhatsApp Expands India Radio Campaign Against Fake News to 10 More States
Fromlimitingmessage forwarding, publishingnewspaperads and introducing a rewardprogramto flagging harmfullinksand developing adigital literacy program, WhatsApp is taking every step when it comes to curbing the spread of fake news, or at least keeping people informed. Stepping up the crackdown efforts, WhatsApp has now kicked off the second phase of its radio ad campaign meant to raise awareness about fake news and teach the audience some of the most common ways to detect wrong information being spread on its platform.
Sep. 5, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Series vs Redmi 5: What’s Changed in the New Phones
Xiaomi has finally launched theRedmi 6 seriesin the country, which brings the Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6, and the Redmi 6 Pro. The lineup will replace the Redmi 5 series, which consisted of the Redmi 5A and the Redmi 5, while the Redmi 6 Pro is a new phone in this segment. But is the new lineup really that good to be called worthy successors? Let’s find out as we do a quick comparison of the specs between the series:
Sep. 5, 2018
Poco F1 Goes on Sale Again Today at 12PM on Flipkart
In mere weeks, the Poco F1 has become the phone to get –thanks to its performance,price, andpersuasive features. Not surprisingly it has attracted a large number of buyers in India and the 65 other countries where it is available. But in case you couldn’t make in time during the last sale – the first sale of the Poco F1which generated revenue worth Rs 200 crore, you need not worry. ThePoco F1 goes on sale again today at noon in India on Flipkart.
Sep. 5, 2018
Samsung Internet Browser Beta Gets Native ‘Do Not Track’, Faster Downloads and More
TheGalaxy Note 9comes with version 8.0 of theSamsung Internet Browser, but the company has now released version 8.2 (8.2.00.21 to be specific) of the app, albeit, in beta. According to the changelog, the new version brings a number of new features, improvements and security enhancements to make the software more popular than it already is among users of Samsung’s mobile devices. Native‘Do Not Track’ To start off, the new software incorporates a‘Do Not Track’feature that’s turned on by default, but can be toggled off by going into the browser’s settings menu.
Sep. 4, 2018
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Open Beta Available on Google Play Store
The title is now availableon the Play Store as a Beta, but you can only pre-register to find out when the game goes live, i.e if your region does not have the open beta enabled. The game is still under pre-registration in India. It’s worth noting that the game has only been released on Android as of now, and there’s no word on an iOS version just yet. Even on Android, the software’s still officially in beta, which means there may be a few glitches here and there, but given that it has been made available widely, one should expect it to be fairly stable for the most part.
Sep. 4, 2018
Alleged iPad Pro Renders Show Sharper Edges, Camera Bump, Antenna Lines
Now, famed leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer, popularly known asOnleaks, has shared CAD renders of the new iPad Pro and they show a device that’s significantly different from what the iPad line up has looked so far. According to the new renders, which Onleaks himself says he’s not 100% sure about, the new iPad Promight come with a design with sharp edges, instead of the curvy design we’re used to seeing on iPads and the new iPhones.
Sep. 4, 2018
Alleged OnePlus 6T Retail Box Leaks Out on Weibo
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is expected to launch theOnePlus 6Tsoon, and while we all expect it to take after theOppo R17 Pro, details about the phone have so far been far and few in between. Now however, a new leak has popped up onWeiboshowing the OnePlus 6T’s retail box, and it gives away quite a lot about the phone itself too. As seen in the image shared on Weibo by VP Technology (a tech blogger from China) the box looks like it’ll have thenames of various OnePlus Forum membersprinted on the inside.
Sep. 4, 2018
August Android Distribution Report Points To Sorry State Of Oreo Adoption
Google has released the latest Android distribution report, which has revealed the percentage of devices running a particular version of Google’s operating system by the end of August. As per the latest figures, Android Nougat is still the most widely installed version of Android with a hefty share of 30.8% in the August Android distribution report. As per the Android distribution figures for August, Android Marshmallow leads the pack with 30.
Sep. 4, 2018
Delhi Government Plans to Utilize Microdot Technology to Stop Vehicle Thefts
Vehicle theft has emerged as a major headache for law enforcement authorities in the national capital, which is why the Delhi government is considering the usage of a novel technology to cut down on the number of such incidents. As per a report, the government’s home department is assessing the viability of using the ‘microdot technology’ to prevent vehicle thefts. Microdot technologyinvolves spraying thousands of microscopic dots onto a vehicle, with each microdot having a unique identification number that is linked with the user’s registration credentials, allowing law enforcement authorities to identify a stolen vehicle.
Sep. 4, 2018
Facebook Building a ‘War Room’ to Block Election Meddling
The demons of theCambridge Analyticascandal continue to haunt Facebook, and since then, the company has taken preemptive steps such as partnering withAtlantic Councilto tackle election meddling and removing suspiciousaccountsto increasingad transparency. The next step in Facebook’s crusade against election interference is the construction of a physical ‘war room’, that would act as Facebook’s central command center to detect and counter any attempt at intervention in elections. “We know we have to be ready for anything that happens.
Sep. 4, 2018
Fortnite High Stakes: Here Are All the Challenges You Can Complete
Yesterday we spoke about the newHigh Stakes eventin Fortnite, and while the event will bring a new ‘Wildcard’ skin to the game, there will also be a bunch of challenges that players can complete to unlock more rewards. We now know which challenges will be part of the High Stakes event, and here they are: Play 10 Matches of Getaway Mode This challenge is really simple to complete. All you need to do is play 10 matches in the new Getaway Mode to complete the challenge.
Sep. 4, 2018
Get the Honor 7A for Just ₹1 In the Honor 7A Super Sale Now
Huawei’s Honor subsidiary is all set to announce a couple of new devices tomorrow and is also gearing up to launch the Honor 7S in India soon. But if patience is not your cup of tea and discounts are what you are after, head straight to the official Honor Indiawebsite, where theHonor 7A is going up for sale at just Re. 1for its 3GB+32GB variant. As part of the Honor 7A Super Sale, the dual camera smartphone can be scored at just Re.
Sep. 4, 2018
Google Pulls Rootless Pixel Launcher from Play Store Over Policy Violation
TheRootless Pixel Launcher, which brings the Google Pixel’s clean UI to any smartphone, finally made its way to thePlay Storein the last week of August. The arrival of Rootless Pixel Launcher on the Play Store eased the launcher’s update process, but it seems that its free run was a relatively short one, as the app has now been pulled from the Play Store over policy violation. Google has removed the popular launcher from the Play Store because it requires the installation of another companion app called theRootless Pixel Bridgevia a pop-up, which also brings Google Feed to any device on which the launcher was installed.
Sep. 4, 2018
Here’s How You Can Invest in Mutual Funds Using Paytm Money
Paytm’s expansion into the financial sector today resulted in the launch ofPaytm Money, which is built to give the netizens instant access to mutual fund schemes right on their mobile phones. Paytm Money made its debut just this morning and is steadily onboarding users, at the pace of 2,500 per day as opposed to the humongous 8.5 lakh users who had registered prior to its launch. The app is live on both Android and iOS but there’s a possibility that you’re way behind in the queue – like I was until this afternoon.
Sep. 4, 2018
Hindi Support Rolling Out to Amazon App and Mobile Site in India
In an effort to capture a bigger slice of the e-commerce pie in India, online retailer Amazon has now rolled outHindi language supportfor itsAndroid appand mobile site users in the country. With the roll-out of the new feature, much of the product information and other details will now be available in Hindi. According to the company, customers will now be able to read detailed product information, find deals and discounts, place their orders, pay online, track deliveries, manage their account information and view order history in Hindi.
Sep. 4, 2018
Honor 7S with 13MP Camera, Selfie Flash Launched in India at Rs 6,999
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has seen a monumental growth since the beginning of this year and this has partly been achieved by man-marking popularXiaomiand Redmi devices in major sub-segments of the affordable smartphone market. Today,Honor has announced a new smartphoneaimed at consumers looking for a good smartphone but restricted by a rigid budget. With a meager change in the name, the newly launched Honor 7S falls in another smartphone in the same segment as therecently launched Honor 7A.
Sep. 4, 2018
India One of the Fastest Growing Markets for Augmented Reality: Facebook
India is one of the fastest growing regions foraugmented reality(AR) technology and Facebook is providing tools like AR Studio for developers and creators in the country to help them create unique experiences, a top company executive said here on Tuesday. Facebook’s AR Studio is new software suite — purpose-built for creators and developers that allow them to easily make stunning visual effects for the Facebook camera. “India is one of the fastest growing regions for AR technology.
Sep. 4, 2018
Latest MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM Fixes Annoying Double Notification Bug
As Xiaomistarts rolling outthe stable MIUI 10 builds in China, the Chinese giant has now made the latest MIUI 10 Global beta ROM to eligible device owners. This update (build number 8.8.30) comes after a previous update was suspended due to some major issues. It brings along with a number of bug fixes and improvements in tow, especially afix for the annoying double notification per message bugthat affected most messaging apps including WhatsApp and Telegram among others.
Sep. 4, 2018
LG Q Stylus+ With 6.2-Inch 18:9 Display, 4GB RAM Launched in India For Rs 21,990
Expanding its Q series of smartphones, LG India on Tuesday launchedQ Stylus+for Rs 21,990 in the country. The device is available in a 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage variant. Housed in a metallic body, the 6.2-inch FHD+ “FullVision” is incredibly bright and has vivid colours with 18:9 aspect ratio. “The LG Q Stylus adds another dimension to our series of exceptionally-priced mid-range phones that deliver amazing value to consumers,” Advait Vaidya, Business Head-Mobiles, LG India, said in a statement.
Sep. 4, 2018
Microsoft Acquired Nokia Mobile Five Years Ago: Here’s A Timeline
Microsoft was eager to tackle thegrowing presence of Google (Android) and Apple (iOS)so it decided to buy its own hardware business in the form of Nokia – the brand’s reputation and the treasure trove of patents were both attractive enough for the Redmond giant, as it looked to bring complete development of Windows Mobile devices under its roof. Microsoft’s then-CEO Steve Ballmer believed that the acquisition of Nokia’s mobile assets was going to resurrect the company’s mobile chances.
Sep. 4, 2018
WhatsApp’s Latest iOS Update Adds Status Search, Suspicious Link Indicator and More
WhatsApp has today rolled out a new update for iOS devices, adding some nifty features and improvements to its messaging app. This update (build #2.18.90) brings along the ability to search Status updates, expand media notifications, and let users know when a suspicious link is shared with them. Starting off, if you have a ton of WhatsApp contacts who regularly post updates through the Status feature then it becomes to filter out the stories that you’d like to watch.
Sep. 4, 2018
Networking Bug Triggers Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Outage; Now Fixed
Facebook and its other social media platforms, Instagram and WhatsApp, temporarily went down late on Monday in the US, Canada and various other parts of the world, including in India. People took to Twitter, reporting about the outages across Facebook platforms which were later restored. Facebook blamed a networking issue for the temporary outages. “Earlier today, a networking issue caused some people to have trouble accessing or posting to various Facebook services,”Facebook spokesperson Jay Nancarrow said in a statement.
Sep. 4, 2018
New Airtel Combo Prepaid Packs Start at Just Rs 35
Airtel, now the second-largest telecom operator in the country after the formalities surrounding theVodafone-Idea merger were completedlast week, has introduced three new prepaid vouchers that the company says will simplify its prepaid plans and draw in new subscribers. The vouchers come in denominations of Rs. 35, 65 and 95, and not only offer data and talktime, but also act as rate-cutters for all local and national voice calls on mobiles and landlines.
Sep. 4, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Update Removes Option to Hide Notch
HMD Global has started pushing out a new update for theNokia 6.1 Pluswhich brings along the August security patch to the phone. According to the update’s change log, itimproves system stabilityalong with thenew security patch, however, the update quietly removes the option to hide the notch from the mid-range Android One smartphone as well. Hiding the notch on the Nokia 6.1 Plus’ LCD display was something I was against doing anyway, since LCD panels don’t quite give the same feeling to the software bezel implementation as AMOLED panels do.
Sep. 4, 2018
OnePlus Aims to Further Boost Offline Sales in India, Reveals CEO Pete Lau
India has become the battleground for nearly all major smartphone manufacturers, but if there is one brand which has carved a niche for itself in the hypercompetitive market, it is OnePlus. The company recentlytoppedthe premium smartphone segment in the Indian market with an impressive 40% share, beating heavyweights like Samsung and Apple by a considerable margin, and is now looking to further expand its offline presence to boost sales. In an interview withLivemint, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed that the company is looking to boost its offline sales channel in India, a market which accounts for one-third of the company’s net revenue.
Sep. 4, 2018
Paytm Money Goes Live; Can It Make Investments Attractive To Millennials?
Paytm took another step today towards becoming a financial giant with the launch ofPaytm Money, its mutual fund investments and distributions platform. It has been designed to make it simple for users to make investments in direct plans of mutual funds with no hidden commissions involved. We had beenhearing murmursabout theimpending launchof Paytm Money for the past few weeks, with the company sending out emails for early access to its digital payments platform users.
Sep. 4, 2018
PlayStation Store Prepaid Cards for Games, Add-ons Now Available in India
The PlayStation Plus prepaid cards, which allow users to buy games, add-ons, PSN membership and a host of other downloadable content from the store, are now finally available in India. The PlayStation Plus prepaid cards are currently available in values ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,500 for wallet top-ups, going up to Rs. 5,499 for the FIFA 19 Ultimate Edition full game for the PlayStation 4. The availability in India was revealed byGamesTheShop, however, Sony or its PlayStation India team is yet to make an official announcement about the same.
Sep. 4, 2018
Possible Snapdragon 855 Device Spotted on Geekbench Running Android Pie
An unidentified Qualcomm chipset has just popped up onGeekbench, revealing impressive scores both on the single-core and multi-core tests. Codenamed‘msmnile’, the chip got a single-core score of 3,697 and a multi-core score of 10,469, both of which are significantly better than theSnapdragon 845, but fall somewhat short ofApple A11 Bionic that powers the iPhone X. As can be seen in the accompanying image, the chipset was seemingly paired with 6GB of RAM in benchmarked test device running Android Pie.
Sep. 4, 2018
PUBG v1.0 Now Live on Xbox One With First-Ever Sanhok Event Pass
The Xbox One version of the popular battle royale gamePUBGhas now been updated to version 1.0, which means that the game is now officially out of Xbox Game Preview. The latest update brings a ton of new content along with quality of life changes and optimization improvements for the Xbox One and Xbox One X. Thelatest updatealso bring’s PUBG’s newest 4×4Sanhok mapto console players alongside a new vehicle, new weapons, skins a unique crate system and much more.
Sep. 4, 2018
Realme 2 to Go on Sale for the First Time at 12PM Today on Flipkart
Realme 2 was launched in India last week, and the phone is set to go on sale for the first time in India today. Realme 2 comes in two RAM and storage variants witha starting price of ₹8,990. In case you are interested, the phone will have its inaugural sale on Flipkart today from 12 noon, and it comes in Diamond Black and Diamond Red color options. We expect units to be sold out quickly so you really should head to the link now and wait for sale to start.
Sep. 4, 2018
Redmi 6 Series to Be Unveiled Tomorrow; Will Be on Sale on Amazon and Flipkart
Xiaomi’s Redmi series offers some of the best value for money among smartphones right now, and each generation has managed to create great buzz in the market. The latest entrants – the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6 Pro as well as the Redmi 6A – are all set to hit the market tomorrow. The Redmi 6A and 6 Pro are expected to go on sale exclusively on Amazon India. The Redmi 6 will be exclusive to Flipkart.
Sep. 4, 2018
Samsung Confirms Foldable Smartphone Coming This November
Once known as‘Project Valley’internally within Samsung, the company’sexperiments with foldable smartphoneshas been an open secret for years now. Late last year, the CEO of Samsung’s mobile division, DJ Koh, put all speculation to rest by officially confirming that the company is, indeed,working on such a device, although, he refused to give a time-frame for its launch. Koh had earlier said that Samsung would like to be the first company to launch such a device for the mass market after reports suggested thatChinese manufacturers could beat it to the buzzerwhen it comes to a foldable phone.
Sep. 4, 2018
Samsung Shifts Focus Back to Mid-Range Phones to Compete in India
There is no doubt that Samsung has lost its once-mighty share of the midrange smartphone segment with the arrival of Chinese brands such as a Xiaomi and Honor, which offer impressive hardware at attractive price points and undercut Samsung’s offerings. In a bid to regain the lost market, Samsung is making a drastic change in its smartphone strategy by bringing new features to mid-range devices before they arrive on flagship smartphones.
Sep. 4, 2018
Twitter Denies Jack Dorsey Influence On Not Banning High-Profile Controversial Users
As Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey gets ready to testify before the US Congress on September 5, reports have surfaced that he is personally weighing in on high-profile decisions to ban controversial accounts, frustrating some employees. Twitter’s Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, however, disputed the report.“Any suggestion that Jack made or overruled any of these decisions is completely and totally false,”Gadde was quoted as saying in a statement. Facing the heat from conservative commentators and lawmakers over alleged censoring of Republicans on Twitter, Dorsey has been called to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee about algorithms and content monitoring.
Sep. 4, 2018
10 Best Poco F1 Screen Protectors You Can Buy
Breaking a new smartphone’s screen is not only heartbreaking but can also potentially force you to crack open your piggy bank. So, it is a virtuous practice to keep your new smartphone secured with a protective case and a useful screen protector. Today, we look at some of the relevant tempered screen guards for the latest flagship – Poco F1 – which has rocked the entire industry with its pricing.
Sep. 4, 2018
You Can Now Watch Netflix Via Hathway Set-Top Boxes
In an effort to increase its presence in middle-class households in India, US streaming giant Netflix has announced a partnership with Hathway Broadband to provide its services through the latter’s set-top-boxes (STBs). As part of the plan, Hathway will offer its users a redesigned STB whose remote will have a dedicated Netflix button to launch the service directly. “In this smart and digital era, customers are looking at leading Internet entertainment services like Netflix to access high quality, well-produced entertainment.
Sep. 4, 2018
Microsoft Selects 7 Grantees from India for ‘AI for Earth’ Project
Microsoft has announced that it has selectedseven Indian granteesfor its $50 million “AI for Earth” programme aimed at empowering people and organisations to solve environmental challenges through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The seven recipients will receive access to Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI computing resources, in-depth education and technology training on these tools and additional support as their projects mature. Indianow has the third largest number of “AI for Earth” grantees, after the United States and Canada.
Sep. 3, 2018
Airtel Launches Rs 449 Plan With 2GB Daily Data in Response to Jio
Ever since the launch ofJio,Indian telcos have been caught up in the tussle of trying to beat it in terms of pricing. Airtel, which was the largest telecom operator in India until recently, hasrevealed a new planin an attempt to topple Jio from its current popularity. The new plan, at Rs 449,offers a benefit of 2GB of daily 4G dataalong with100 daily SMSesandunlimited calling. These benefits arevalid for a period of 70 days, which sums the benefits to a total of 140GB throughout the validity period.
Sep. 3, 2018
Android Oreo Update For Galaxy J7 (2016) Delayed Until November, 2019
Samsung gets a bad rap for alethargic update scheduleof its Android smartphones and tablets, and not without reason. Most of the flagship devices from the company take their own sweet time to get updates, while mid-rangers and entry-level devices often struggle to get any more than the odd Android version update, and that too, after it’s already deprecated by a new version from Google. While the time-table may not get any faster just yet, the South Korean consumer electronics giant is now expected to roll out two Android updates to its mush-malignedJ-series devicesin an effort, possibly, to better compete with the likes of Xiaomi, who’s supporting its devices with fairly regular (if frustratingly late) updates evenyears after their launch.
Sep. 3, 2018
Android Pie-based OxygenOS Open Beta 1 Now Available for the OnePlus 6
According to a recentposton the OnePlus forums, the company has now started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 1 for the OnePlus 6. If you’re a OnePlus 6 user, you can now test out the first Android 9.0 Pie version ofOxygenOSby downloading the ROM from the OnePlus forums. Here is the changelog for the first OnePlus 6 Open Beta 1 release: However, before you go and install the OxyegnOS Open Beta 1 on your OnePlus 6, do note that since this is the company’s first release it definitely not stable.
Sep. 3, 2018
Apple Maps May Get AR Integration Soon
Withvirtual, augment and mixed realityexpected to be the next big battleground for tech companies and consumer electronics firms,Appleis jumping on the bandwagon headlong, even though it has been slightly late to the party compared to some of its peers, like Google, Facebook or Microsoft. However, now that the Cupertino giant is getting into the field, it’s seemingly going all-in, and havingacquired Akonia Holographicslate last month, the company is now looking to hire a number of engineers (both software and hardware) with AR-related expertise to bring the emerging technology into its products and services.
Sep. 3, 2018
Entry-Level Honor 7S With 24MP Selfie Camera to Launch in India Soon
Huaweiis all set to launch a new entry-level smartphone called the Honor 7S in India. The device is believed to be re-brandedHonor 7 Play, that was launched in China earlier this year. It’s not immediately know when exactly the handset will be available for purchase, but is expected to be sold exclusively via Flipkart in the country. Huawei is also giving away some free goodies – including the upcoming smartphone – as part of a‘Spin to Win’contest on its website.
Sep. 3, 2018
Fortnite Will Get a New Grapple Hook and Other Changes in This Week’s Patch v5.40
For anyone who’s new to the world of Fortnite, the game’s developer ‘Epic Games’ pushes out weekly updates, usually with minor changes, sometimes a new limited time mode, and similar stuff. This week, Fortnite will get the v5.40 update (expected on Tuesday), and thanks to a dev update posted by the developer on Twitter, we know at least some of the changes we can expect this time around. New Grapple Hook
Sep. 3, 2018
Fortnite’s New Getaway Mode Unveiled; Brings Exclusive Skin
At its PAX West live stream, Fortnite showed off a new, upcoming mode in the popular battle royale game. Called ‘Getaway Mode,’ the limited time mode in Fortnite will bring a fresh new take on the game. In Getaway Mode, there will be atotal of four safes on the map. Players will be required to get the safes,take the jewel from inside them, and extract the jewel to getaway vans. Once all the four jewels have been extracted, the game will end.
Sep. 3, 2018
Google Pixel 3 to Perfect Night Selfie Portraits With Dual Aperture Mode
We recently sawalleged pictures of the Pixel 3which reveal much about the appearance of the upcoming smartphone as well as its key specifications. As per the leaks, the Pixel 3 comes with dual cameras on the front, but what makes us more curious is the revelation that the sensors support some really advanced features which can ensure great selfies. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL already have thePixel Visual Core chipsetwhich is dedicatedly present for photography business.
Sep. 3, 2018
GoPro Hero 7 Leaked Via In-Store Display
GoPro may be down, but it’s certainly not out of the game just yet. The San Mateo, California-based company is reportedly planning to launch an all-new action camera called the Hero 7 later this month, and the device is now believed to have been leaked in the form of an in-store display.Image Courtesy: AustinMittelstadt Originallyposted on Reddit(via Imgur), the images have since apparently been removed, but not before being savedby The Verge.
Sep. 3, 2018
Honor 8X, 8X Max Specs Confirmed Ahead of September 5 Launch
Huaweiis expected to launch theHonor 8Xand 8X Max in China on September 5, and now, just days ahead of their official launch, the latter has been listed on Chinese e-commerce site,VMall, virtually confirming its key tech specs. While there’s no official word on the former just yet, the device (JSN-AL00 / TSN-AL00) was recently certified by Chinese electronics certification agency,TENAA, revealing quite a bit about its key specifications as well.
Sep. 3, 2018
Honor Play Update Brings ‘4D Smart Shock’, Security Patches and Bug Fixes
Huawei has started rolling out a new update for itsgaming-centric Honor Playsmartphone, bringing new features, bug fixes, security patches and more. The one new feature that immediately stands out is‘4D Smart Shock’that apparently adds vibration effects designed to work with specific titles. Currently, the feature only supportsAsphalt 9: LegendsandPUBG, but more titles are expected to be added to the list going forward. The incoming update apparently comes in two parts. As can be seen in the imagesposted by AndroidSoul, the first part of the update comes with version number COR-AL00 8.
Sep. 3, 2018
Huawei Unveils Android 9 Pie Based EMUI 9, Beta Program Underway but With a Catch
EMUI 9.0 is based on Android 9 Pie and brings along plenty of the new Android features along with more of Huawei’s add-ons.As reported byAndroid Central, the EMUI 9 builds upon EMUI 8, with a focus on lighter colors, and improvements to the consistency of EMUI’s look and feel. EMUI 9 will focus on speed and simplicity, and will also bring a number of improvements related to performance, bug fixes, and visual changes too.
Sep. 3, 2018
Is Google Intentionally Leaking the Pixel 3 Duo?
Over the last weeks, the whereabouts of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been leaked to a great extent, but one which grabbed most of the attention was arelentless unboxing of a leaked Pixel 3 XLproduction package. Not only that, the smaller sibling – Pixel 3 – was also leaked last week,revealing a majority of detailsabout the upcoming smartphone. While a variety of smartphones bare out in the open,Google has specifically been unlucky.
Sep. 3, 2018
Kdan Mobile Document 365: Create and Edit PDF Like A Pro
PDF has become one of the most important document file systems in the world. PDF makes it very easy to share written documents with others as it looks exactly the same everywhere. No matter which device you open it on or what software you are using, a PDF document will look the same everywhere. However, while PDFs are great, they do have some disadvantages. The biggest disadvantage of PDFs is that they are not easy to edit.
Sep. 3, 2018
LG V40 ThinQ’s Specifications Leaked; Snapdragon 845, Quad DAC and 5 Cameras
LG’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the V40 ThinQ, is rumored to featurefive camerasand might be unveiled early inOctober. Codenamed ‘Storm‘, details about the upcoming smartphone’s specifications have so far remained in the dark, but that changes now. The folks over atAndroidPithave obtained information about the V40 ThinQ’s entire hardware specifications, and from the looks of it, the next LG flagship is shaping up to be a beastly smartphone that will rival, and even outclass, the Galaxies and iPhones in some departments.
Sep. 3, 2018
More Pixel 3 XL Images Arrive After Someone Left a Pre-Production Unit in a Lyft Car
It appears that Google can’t catch a break from leaks surrounding the company’s upcoming flagships, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. And we’re not just talkingcamera samplesand CAD-basedrenders, butmultiple live imagesand a fullunboxing videoahead of a probable October 4 release date. And as if that was not enough, we now have yet another Pixel 3 XL leak, which only confirms how the device will look. An anonymous Lyft driver recently shared a few photos of a pre-production Pixel 3 XL unit which was left in the passenger seat by a rider.
Sep. 3, 2018
Moto P30 Note Unveiled With Dual Rear Cameras, 5000mAh Battery and a Notch
Lenovo has announced a new smartphone called the P30 Note, which packs essentially the same specs as the recently unveiledMoto P30, except for a significantly bigger battery. The P30 Note, which was recently listed on the company’s official website in China, bears the same design as the Moto P30 but ditches the flashy gradient colors in favor of a more understatedMercury Blackcolor option. The Moto P30 Note features a6.2-inch Full HD+display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and a wide iPhone X-esque notch on top, which is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass and is encased in a sleek metallic body with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Sep. 3, 2018
New iPhone XS Gold Render Shows Off the Gold iPhone in All Its Glory
Therender shows off an iPhone X like device, which is exactly what we’re expecting Apple to launch on September 12, with a dual rear camera in the same old vertical orientation that we expect, along withwhat the color of the iPhone XS might look like— which reminds me a lot of theMi 8 SEin that color. As you may have noticed, the iPhone XS in the render doesn’t seem to have a notch, but that’s just some pretty neat wallpaper work from Apple with the planet arcing at just the right spot to keep the notch hidden.
Sep. 3, 2018
New Mi Mix 3 Photo Shows Truly Bezel-less Screen, 5G Connectivity Support
Xiaomi teased us with the first-ever official render of the truly bezel-less Mi Mix 3, with a sliding camera module over the weekend. Now, Xiaomi’s Director of Product Management and Marketing, Donavan Sung has given us a look at the device in real-life. Yes, the device you see in the tweet attached below is the Mi Mix 3 and damn, itlooks absolutely stunning at first sight. It’s almost an all screen smartphone, with minimal bezels on all sides and no awfully-placed selfie camera in the chin,as Akshay had rightly pointed out.
Sep. 3, 2018
New Poco F1 Update Brings Camera and Performance Improvements
Shortly after releasingan update last week to fix bugsand improve overall performance, Xiaomi’s Poco has released another update for the Poco F1. This 335MB update isintended to improve the performance of the camera and optimize launching of apps, and a few more nuances. While the camera on the Poco F1 was already appealing in terms of quality, Poco has now slightly optimized UI to let users click pictures faster. Firstly, the speed of launching the camera app on the Poco F1 is slightly faster and the changelog says that processing, too, is faster.
Sep. 3, 2018
Nubia’s Next Red Magic Smartphone to Pack Snapdragon 845, Shoulder Buttons
Earlier this year in April, Nubialauncheda gaming smartphone called the Red Magic which packed some impressive specs in a sleek body with a flashy RGB lighting effect in tow. Although Nubia’s decision to equip the Red Magic with a Snapdragon 835 SoC raised some eyebrows because Snapdragon 845-powered devices had already hit the market by then, the Nubia smartphone did perform like a venerable gaming beast in ourreview. It now appears that Nubia is preparing a successor to the Red Magic gaming smartphone that will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor.
Sep. 3, 2018
OnePlus Might Launch a 5G Smartphone in January, 2019
It’s not immediately clear what exactly OnePlus is trying to signify with the image, but sections of the online tech media apparently believe that the company might launch its first 5G smartphone on that day. While OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, has gone on record saying that the companywill launch a 5G device next year, there’s no official announcement from the company about when that might happen. It’s worth noting that OnePlus’ sister concern, Oppo, is already believed to be working on 5G smartphones, so it won’t be a massive surprise if OnePlus also joins the 5G party next year.
Sep. 3, 2018
Possible Honor 8X Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of September 5 Launch
Huaweiis expected to launch the Honor 8X and 8X Max in China on September 5, and now, just days ahead of their launch, the former is believed to have showed up on benchmarking site, Geekbench. However, as is the case with all Geekbench listings, it doesn’t really reveal too much about the upcoming device apart from the fact that it will likely come with up to 6GB of RAM and will be powered by an octa-core chip clocked at 1.
Sep. 3, 2018
Realme 2: What’s in the Box?
Oppo’s subsidiary Realme was off to a great start with the Realme 1. The company has now come up with its second device, the Realme 2, and while it is pretty much a downgrade from its predecessor, it does come with some cost-cutting of its own as well. Well, judging from my first impressions of the device, the device is good for its price, but we will have to wait for the actual review to deliver a concrete statement.
Sep. 3, 2018
Realme 2 Gaming Review: Gaming? Hell No!
Realme recentlylaunched the new Realme 2, starting atRs. 8,990, which is aimed at the budget segment. Packing in the Snapdragon 450 SoC and overloaded by the company’s Color OS custom skin, the performance of the device doesn’t seem appealing, at least on paper. But hey, let’s find out how it fares up in real life, shall we? Realme 2 Benchmarks Sure, I don’t really buy a device based on its benchmarks score.
Sep. 3, 2018
Realme 2 Review: Not The Realme 1 Successor We Expected
With the Realme 1 selling decently, Realme (now branched out of Oppo) has launched the successor to it,the Realme 2. Priced atRs. 8,990, the device is another entrant into the budget market, aiming to tackle Xiaomi for its throne. However, does the device actually offer a lot for its price, or is it just another budget device that undercuts a lot? Well, if you’ve been wondering the same, read on, as we bring to you our in-depth review of the Realme 2:
Sep. 3, 2018
Realme 2 vs Realme 1: What’s New?
Oppo recentlyunveiled the Realme 2, the successor tothe Realme 1. The device offers a stunning design with a “diamond-cut” design at the back, along with some decent hardware for its price. The Realme 1 was a great device on its own, and as such, many people have been wondering if the Realme 2 is the perfect successor or not. Priced atRs. 8,990, the device certainly costs cheaper than the Realme 1, but where exactly is the cost-cutting?
Sep. 3, 2018
Realme 2 Camera Review: Sub-Par Performance
Realme, now branched out of Oppo,recently launched the Realme 2 in India. Priced atRs. 8,990, the device is another entrant into the budget market, aiming to tackle Xiaomi for its throne. However, one thing that all these budget devices lack is a good camera setup. Well, Oppo certainly feels Realme 2 has got that front covered. But is it really so? Let’s find out as we review the cameras on the Realme 2:
Sep. 3, 2018
Xiaomi to Launch Redmi Note 5 Pro ‘Flame Red’ Variant in India Tomorrow
Just a day prior the launch of itsupcoming Redmi 6 lineup, Xiaomi is looking to ramp up the sales of itspopular and best-sellingRedmi Note 5 Pro smartphone by attracting the users towards the new ‘Flame Red’ color variant. Yes, the red-colorRedmi Note 5 Provariant that landed in China earlier in June isfinally making its way to India tomorrowat 10:00 AM. The Redmi IndiaTwitter accounthas been teasing the launch of this new color, with the tagline ‘Get RED-y to be mesmerized’ for the past couple of days.
Sep. 3, 2018
Samsung’s Ultra-Fast X5 NVMe SSD Launched in India Starting at Rs. 27,999
Samsung unveiled the super fast X5 NVMe SSD in the last week of August and today, the company has launched the Thunderbolt 3-supported storage device in India. Targeted at IT professionals and content creators who seek lightning fast data transfer speeds, the X5 SSD has been launched in India in three storage variants starting at Rs. 27,999. As mentioned above, the SSD X5 is compatible only with devices featuring a Thunderbolt 3 port and offers an impressivebandwidth of 40GB/secand is claimed to be up to four times faster than the USB 3.
Sep. 3, 2018
The Smartphone Price Wars Have Begun with the Poco F1
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Pocophone recentlylaunched the brand new Poco F1in India with flagship grade specs for a price that still seems impossible to digest. With that move, Xiaomi has laid its claim on the mid-range smartphone market and kicked off what can only be called the smartphone price wars. The Indian smartphone market is one of the fastest growing in the world which makes it particularly interesting for companies looking to grow their profits multi-fold.
Sep. 3, 2018
UPI Reaches New High by Crossing 300 Million Transactions in August
“Foundation of peer-to-peer payments in UPI has helped. Now, the effort will be to expand in the person-to-merchant space. We hope to cross 100 million users on UPI over the next two years”,NPCI chief, Dilip Asbe was quoted as saying theEconomicTimes. The massive growth in the UPI-based transactions can be attributed to dedicated payments apps such as BHIM and Tez by Google. At the same time, popular e-wallets such as Paytm and PhonePe continue to record an impressive growth in the user base of their respective UPI-based payments platforms which command a hefty share of the segment.
Sep. 3, 2018
Samsung Might Partner with Google on AI to Improve Bixby
When it comes to the domain of virtual assistants, there are only four names that stand out:Google Assistant, Siri, AlexaandCortana. Samsung has also developed a digital assistant of its own called Bixby, but Samsung’s in-house AI assistant has so far remained a distant competitor in terms of features. This can be partly attributed to Bixby’s limited availability and partly due to Samsung’s relative lack of expertise in AI development when compared to the likes of Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Sep. 2, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Prototype Spotted at IFA 2018
An eagle-eyed attendee,Spanish blog teknofilo, appears to have spotted the company’s upcoming flagship and feasted us with a number of live shots of the rumored Mate 20 or Mate 20 Pro in the hands of a Huawei representative (given the Huawei wristband) from the IFA show floor. If you take a look at the images below, you will notice that these are close-up and quite detailed and give us a good look at the camera setup- even though it was being heavily guarded by the thick case all around it.
Sep. 1, 2018
Google Has No Plans To Release Pixel Watch This Year
Alongside theupcomingPixel 3 seriesexpected to launch in October, Google has been rumored to be bringing its first-ever wearable – the Pixel Watch in tow as well. However, Google has today confirmed that it has no plans to release a Pixel-branded smartwatch later this year. In an interview withTom’s Guide, Google’s director of engineering for Wear OS, Miles Barr told the publication thatMountain View is currently focusing on new smartwatches bring built by its partnersincluding LG, Fossil, Huawei, and others.
Sep. 1, 2018
Apple iPhone 8 Units Have a Manufacturing Defect; Here’s How You Can Check!
With the iPhone XS launch around the corner, it might be safe to say that the iPhone 8 was the last Apple iPhone to feature a display without a notch. In fact, despite having launched alongside the iPhone X, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus contributed to a major part of Apple’s sales. Well, that doesn’t mean that the device was all too great, with recent reports stating that the devices apparently had a manufacturing defect.
Sep. 1, 2018
Apple’s Self Driving Car Meets First Accident
One of Apple’s self-driving vehicles was involved in an accident during the test drive in US’ California, and sustained moderate damage in the crash, the media reported. Apple’s autonomous car got into its very first crash one week ago in Sunnyvale, according to a report filed by Apple with the California Department of Motor Vehicles this week, The Verge reported on Friday. However, it does not appear that Apple was at fault for the collision as the software was intact.
Sep. 1, 2018
Asus Announces Free Service Camps in Kerala Following Devastating Floods
Following the devastating floods in Kerala, Taiwanese tech giant, Asus, has announced that it will offer free service camps in the state for 10 days starting August 30. The offer is available atall the listed service centersin Kerala, and will end on September 10. As part of the deal, the company says it will forgo all service charges during the offer period, and will also provide a 50 percent discount on the replacement parts for all products damaged by water.
Sep. 1, 2018
Exclusive: YouTube’s Picture-in-Picture Mode for Web Starts Rolling Out
Earlier this year in March, YouTubestarted testinga new picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for the desktop version of the service, which allowed users to watch videos in a miniplayer in the bottom right corner of their screens, while searching for other videos or navigating to the homepage. The feature now seems to be rolling out to some users and a couple of people in our office have already received it. The feature,which can be activated by clicking on the new ‘Activate miniplayer’ buttonin the navigation bar, allows users to navigate away without worrying about the video disappearing, as long as they remain on YouTube.
Sep. 1, 2018
Google Faces Criticism for Producing Titan Security Key in China
Recently, Google introducedthe Titan Security Key kit. The hardware is designed to add another layer of protection to users online security. However, it seems like the Mountain View giant is facing a lot of criticism regarding the user’s privacy, the very thing that the Titan Key has been designed to protect. Recent reports fromCNBCsuggest thatGoogle is getting a lot of criticism for producing the key in China through a partnership with manufacturer Feitian.
Sep. 1, 2018
AMD’s 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is Now Available for $899
AMD has announced that their 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2950X, with 16-cores and 32-threads, is now available for purchase. Last year AMD surprised everyone with their first generation Threadripper products which were received with major excitement from enthusiasts and professionals alike. This year, the second generation processors are attracting an even higher audience,thanks to new Zen+ cores built on Globalfoundries 12nm processthat promises to deliver noticeable improvements to the 2nd generation of Ryzen Threadripper products.
Sep. 1, 2018
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Show up on FCC, Wireless Charging Confirmed!
Apart from theApple iPhone XS launch, the Pixel 3 is one of the most awaited smartphones of the year. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been talked about and discussed a lot lately, with the rumor mill suggesting that the XL variant would come with a notched display and both devices would feature a dual camera setup on the front. With each day we get closer to the #MadeByGoogle event, and finally, it hasbrought us to the devices’ FCC certification.
Sep. 1, 2018
Google’s Upcoming Pixel Stand: Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Though the upcoming Pixel 3 series hasleakedextensivelyin the past month, we don’t know a whole lot about what else Google plans to unveil at its eventrumoredfor next month. However, there have recently beenrumorsthat Mountain View is also going to launch a wireless charging dock dubbed the Pixel Stand. Well, the Pixel 3 lineup justpassed through FCCand their wireless charging capabilities have been confirmed –adding fuel to the existence of the Pixel Stand.
Sep. 1, 2018
Huawei Launches Mate 20 Lite With Quad Cameras and Kirin 710 at IFA 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Lite is basically the Honor Nova 3i in a slightly different package. The Mate 20 Lite is made of metal and glass with a premium curved edge design. The main focus of the front is the display notch which houses two cameras, an earpiece, and other sensors. The display itself is 6.3-inches with 2340×1080 resolution. It is powered by theKirin 710 SoC along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Sep. 1, 2018
Huawei to Pay a Fine of $10.5 Million for 4G LTE Patent Infringements
Huawei and US have had a troubled history lately. The Chinese company, along with ZTE, were forced to exit the US market lately, which resulted in the Chinese giant suffering huge losses. However, it seems like there is more trouble on the way for Huawei. As perrecent reports, a Texas jury has found thatHuawei Technologies and its subsidiary Huawei Device USA infringed five of PanOptis Patent Management’s standard-essential patents.As such, the jury at the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, which announced its decision on Monday, August 27,ordered Huawei to pay PanOptis $10.
Sep. 1, 2018
India Wins First Ever eSports Bronze Medal at the Asian Games 2018
According to a recentreportfromBGRon the matter, Tirth ‘gcttirth’ Mehta qualified for the main event in Jakarta after winning the Indian Qualifiers, organized by the Electronic Sports Federation of India (ESFI), and the South Asian Qualifiers, where he managed to maintain an undefeated streak against players from Sri Lanka and Pakistan.Image: ESFI Talking about his win, Tirth was quoted saying: “Feeling really happy and excited to win a bronze medal for India in Hearthstone.
Sep. 1, 2018
Journalists Asked to Register WhatsApp Group or Face Action in UP District
WhatsApp has recently been faced with aton of criticismfor not being able to contain thespread of false storiesand hoxes in India. The condition hasonly worsenedover the past few weeks and the Lalitpur district administration now plans to keep the journalists on a leash by requiring them to register WhatsApp Groups with the IT department. As per an August 25 order, signed by Lalitpur District Magistrate Manvendra Singh and superintendent of police OP Singh, journalists will now have todole out info on all of their media WhatsApp groups.
Sep. 1, 2018
Modi Launches India Post Payments Bank for Smaller Scale Banking Operations
Prime Minister of India,Narendra Modi has launched the Payments Bank of Indian Postal department.The department will be responsible to take banking to the doorstep of every citizen through an unmatched network of post offices and almost 3 lakh postmen and ‘Grameen Dak Sewaks’. The IPPB will operate like every other bank but will be focused on a smaller scale without involving any credit risk. As such, the bank will be able to carry out most banking operations, but it will not have the ability to advance loans or issue credit cards.
Sep. 1, 2018
Poco F1’s Dual Speakers: Pretty Loud But Secondary Speaker Unwanted
Pocophone’s debut smartphone is a bombshell and we’ve been seeing itsconsistent performance in nearly all areaswith features thatdo not belong in this price range. Besides commendable performance, the Poco F1 alsooffers great cameras. But apart from hoarding the best ingredients for a good performance, and one of the useful features for this palatable experience is the dual speaker setup carried by the smartphone. Uncommon to most smartphones in the segment, the dual speakers on the Poco F1 areintended to make media consumption delightful.
Sep. 1, 2018
Poco F1’s IR Face Unlock is Secure, Dependable and Even Works in the Dark
The Poco F1 is not only the smartphone withexceptional specifications for its price, it is a machine ahead of its time. The features which have traditionally been associated with premium devices and flagship are now making their way to the mid-range segment, thanks to Xiaomi’s conviction forrebutting price-related clichesand shows anexample of its ingenious cost-cutting without compromising the qualityof the product. While the Poco F1 has been much hailed for its flagship-grade specifications and great cameras, the presence of ahighly secure infrared face unlocking mechanismis what seals the deal for me.
Sep. 1, 2018
Qualcomm Unveils aptX Adaptive Codec to Deliver High Quality, Low Latency Audio
When it comes to streaming music on a Bluetooth device, uneven latency and quality drops are among the major issues, which is why audiophiles still prefer wired music devices for a better listening experience. To address the issue, Qualcomm has today announced aptX Adaptive, the next generation of aptX audio codec which claims to deliver higher quality audio with minimal latency issues by employing a dynamically adjustable audio compression technology.
Sep. 1, 2018
Spotify is Testing Stories-style ‘Friends Weekly’ Feature on Android
The Stories format was pioneered by Snapchat, but it has now found its way into every possible app, be it Facebook, YouTube, or even Google. Now, Spotify is also looking to bring a Stories-style UI to show the top picks from what your friends are listening each week. Yes, the ‘Friends Weekly’ feature that debuted on iOS earlier this year in the form of a playlist is now being tested on Android (in alpha) but Spotify is looking to take a much different route this time around.
Sep. 1, 2018
Take A Look At Red Hydrogen One’s First Unboxing and Hands-on Video
Camera maker RED has been teasing its Hydrogen One smartphone and its mysterious ‘holographic’ display for a really long time, but its launch has been plagued with delays. However, the company has now given out 300 prototype units under its “Houdini” beta testing project, giving people who had pre-ordered the device a chance to get an early developer unit and help improve the experience prior to the official launch. Popular YouTuber MKBHD has got his hands on one of these ‘Red Hydrogen One’ Houdini units and published an unboxing video of the same.
Sep. 1, 2018
Twitter Getting Threaded Replies and Status Indicators
Twitter has reportedly started two new features for the platform which will allow users to send threaded replies and check other users’ status with a new status indicator. According to a recentreportfromThe Verge, Twitter’s director of product management Sara Haider, recently tweeted a few screenshots highlighting the upcoming changes. hey Twitter. we’ve been playing with some rough features to make it feel more conversational here. presence and reply threading. still early and iterating on these ideas.
Sep. 1, 2018
Windows 10 October 2018 Update Arrives Next Month
This update will also introduce the dark-themed File Explorer (finally!), Search previews, along with the SwiftKey on-screen keyboard, and updated snipping tool, Xbox Game bar, and Notepad app. You can alsoexpect Microsoft’s Fluent design to be uniformand other minor tweaks. In its official blog post, Microsoft’s Corporate VP Roanne Sones says, With this update, we’ll be bringing new features and enhancements to the nearly 700 million devices running Windows 10 that help people make the most of their time.
Sep. 1, 2018
Xiaomi Launches Mi Wireless Charger (Universal Fast Charge Edition) in China For $10
Chinese tech giant,Xiaomi, has launched a new Mi Wireless Charger at a price of just 69 yuan (around Rs. 700 / $10). The device, which wasseemingly leakeda few weeks back, adheres to the Qi wireless charging standard, and supports universal fast charging at up to 10W. It will be available for purchase in China through Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, Jingdong, Suning Tesco and Mi Home stores from September 3rd, but there’s no word just yet on whether the company will bring it to India.
Sep. 1, 2018
Xiaomi’s Redmi 6 Series Storage Variants Leaked Before India Launch
Xiaomi had recently launched the Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and the Redmi 6A in China a couple of months ago. However, with India being one the biggest markets for the company, the launch of the Redmi 6 series in the country has been heavily anticipated. Well, it seems like we have a bit of info about these new devices coming in. As reported byMySmartPrice,the storage and the color variants for the Redmi 6, the Redmi 6A, and the Redmi 6 Pro have been leaked, suggesting that there will a variety of options for the users.
Aug. 31, 2018
BlackBerry KEY2 LE With SD636, Physical Keyboard Unveiled at IFA 2018
TheBlackBerry KEY2 LEis aless powerful and cheaper variant of the BlackBerry KEY2flagship smartphone, which waslaunched earlier in Juneas an upgrade over TCL Communication’s KEYone. The highlight here is that it brings the QWERTY keyboard to users who felt the KEY2 was priced too steeply for their liking. Note: For those unaware, TCL Communication is the company leading the charge of the Blackberry brand and its mobile phones (no in India though).
Aug. 31, 2018
Apple Sends Out Press Invites for the 2018 iPhone Launch Event
The invitation comes with a circular ring design printed on top that looks to be a representation of Apple’s brand new office building, along with the words ‘Gather Round.’ The event will be taking place starting at 10 am, and will be live streamed on Apple’s website for everyone to follow along as Apple unveils the next generation of its iPhone lineup. As for what we’re expecting to see at the event, there are reports ofthree new iPhone variantsthis time around with the lowest-end variant seeing an aggressive pricing of $699.
Aug. 31, 2018
Apple Shares Hit All Time High Ahead of iPhone Launch
Earlier today, Applesent out press invitesto its iPhone launch event on September 12. The event is scheduled to take place at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple’s new Apple Park campus. Riding on speculation that the company is gearing up to launchthree new iPhones this year, Apple’s sharerose up to an all time high of $228at one point today. The company is widely expected to unveil quite a lot of hardware at the event including thethree new iPhones(two of whichleaked earlier today), theApple Watch Series 4(which also leakedearlier today), along with anew iPad Pro, and refreshediMac and iMac Pro workstation desktops.
Aug. 31, 2018
Apple Watch Series 4 Leaks; Edge to Edge Display, Dense Watch Face, and More
Yet another Apple leak has made its way out into the wild, once again courtesy of9to5Macwho have got a hold of a press image for the Apple Watch Series 4 that the Cupertino giant is expected to launch at itsevent on September 12, press invites for which have already been sent out earlier today. The leaked image shows off an Apple Watch with some major changes, most importantly, the fact that it has amuch bigger, edge to edge display— something that has been rumored for a while — and Apple has reduced the bezels to fit this 15% bigger screen on the Apple Watch Series 4.
Aug. 31, 2018
2018 iPhone Press Image Leaked, Will be Called iPhone XS
A short while afterApple sent out press invitesfor its annual iPhone launch event which has now been confirmed to be taking place on September 12, press images of the huge 6.5-inch iPhone, and the 5.8-inch iPhone have leaked out. The leak comes courtesy of9to5Macand shows the two new iPhones in a Gold color that we saw with last year’s iPhone X when it passed through FCC, but was never made available for sale.
Aug. 31, 2018
Can Acer Change Gaming Laptops With The Predator Triton 900?
While Windows ultraportables and smaller notebooks have experimented with various form factors and hybrid designs for some time now, you don’t really see the same approach when it comes to gaming notebooks. Of course that makes sense in theory but there’s still the big question of whether this is something gamers have asked for. Acer certainly seems to think so and one must credit the company for this brave approach. The company said it wanted to carry forward the tradition of being the first to release unique devices, specifically giving us the example of thePredator 21 X.
Aug. 31, 2018
Chinese Intelligence Officials Go Headhunting on LinkedIn to Spy on US
Back in December last year, India’s Intelligence Bureau revealed that some Chinese apps such as SHAREit come installed with spyware, prompting the Defence Ministry to issue a directive telling military personnel to delete such apps. While SHAREit and other companies refuted the accusations back then, a new espionage scandal against China has now raised its head. William Evanina, chief of the U.S. counter-intelligence division has toldReutersthat Chinese intelligence agencies are trying to recruit Americans with access to government files and military secrets using fake LinkedIn accounts.
Aug. 31, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Leaked; Looks Like a Smaller Pixel 2 XL With Dual Front Cameras
Following awild exposéof the Google’s upcoming flagship – Pixel 3XL, it’s lesser powerful sibling has been caught crawling the web, too. The Pixel 3 was spotted on Reddit in a series of images which have since been hustled online. This is possibly the first leak of thePixel 3, the glimpse of which wasfirst seen in a CAD render. Visibly, the phone looks like a smaller version of the existing Pixel 2 XL, edited with rounder corners and possible a 3D curved glass back.
Aug. 31, 2018
Haier Launches IoT-Enabled Smart Laundry Service in India
Chinese consumer electronics company, Haier, has announced the installation of a‘Smart’laundry service at the Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University. The company claims that it is the first-of-its-kind laundromat service in India, and will cater to all registered students on the campus. Haier aspires to innovate for its customers and be a technology leader in the Industry. Excited to announce the launch of IOT enabled Smart Laundry solutions.. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more info.
Aug. 31, 2018
Harmon Kardon Announces a Plethora of New Multiroom Speakers with Google Assistant
First up, we have theHarman Kardon One. Priced at $199, the Harman Kardon One is also a smart speaker featuring Google Assistant and comes with Chromecast built-in for music streaming. Like the rest of the Citation range, it supports music up to 24-bit/96kHz and will also allow Bluetooth streams. Apart from that, the company has also unveiled the Citation 100 ($300) and the Citation 300 ($400), which also has an LCD touch control.
Aug. 31, 2018
Huawei Launches Alexa Powered AI Cube, Which Is Shaped like a Cylinder!
Despite Huawei calling it the Huawei AI Cube, the device is actually shaped like a cylinder. Why? God knows! But let’s skip the geometry lesson and discuss about the device, shall we? Based on first impressions,the Huawei AI Cube looks an awful lot like the Google Home, just a tad bit bigger. It comes with a fuzzy speaker grille down below, and a section that lights up when interacting via voice.
Aug. 31, 2018
Indian IT Minister Meets Sundar Pichai to Discuss India’s Digital Initiatives
India’s IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad recently met Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai at the company’s headquarters in Mountain View, California to discuss a wide range of topics such as digital transformation, enabling internet access across the nation and the role technology can play in empowering Indians. Prasad, who is on an official three-day visit to San Francisco and the Bay Area, discussed initiatives such as the‘Digital Village’which can receive a huge boost from Google when it comes to connecting villages with WiFi and supporting the government’s digital literacy program.
Aug. 31, 2018
iOS 12 Beta Bug Shows Constant Pop Ups to Update Software
Apple’s latest iteration of its mobile operating system,iOS 12is slowly but surely heading towards a stable release. It has been, up until now, one of the most stable iOS betas, with people more or less being happy with the state of the software. However, the latest version of the iOS 12 beta has been hit with a weird and highly annoying bug whereusers are constantly being bugged (pardon the pun) by the OS to update their software, even when no software update is actually available.
Aug. 31, 2018
Kirin 980 is Official: World’s First 7nm Processor, 37% Better Performance than Snapdragon 845
The Kirin 980 processor is the company’s latest flagship, based on the 7nm architecture, making it the first of its kind. The processor is built around ARM’s Cortex-A76 CPU and Mali-G76 GPU, the first with a Cat.21 smartphone modem supporting speeds up to 1.4Gbps, and the first chip to support 2,133MHz LPDDR4X RAM. The company has compared its latest chipset with the Snapdragon 845, and according to their testing, the Kirin 980 beats the 845 outrightly.
Aug. 31, 2018
Nikon D3500 Entry-Level DSLR Launched With 24.2MP DX CMOS Sensor
Having announced itsZ6 and Z7 mirrorless camerasearlier this month, Japanese camera-maker,Nikon, has now announced the launch of its new entry-level DSLR camera, the Nikon D3500. The device replaces the D3400 that was launched a couple of years ago, and comes with a smaller and lighter design compared to the older model, with the company marketing it as its“most portable entry-level DSLR ever”. Nikon D3500 Key Specifications The D3500 features a 24.
Aug. 31, 2018
Nubia α is A Concept That Puts a Smartphone in a Wearable
Nubia is one of the top Chinese companies in the smartphone brand when it comes to innovation. And if anything, the Nubia α (alpha) is a testament of the same. The basic design of the device is like a smart band, featuring a metal strap that holds its flexible display in place.The Nubia α is meant to be worn on your wrist, bringing all the important features of a smartphone inside a super compact body.
Aug. 31, 2018
OYO Launches Customer Membership Program ‘OYO Wizard’ at Rs. 99
OYO Wizard is priced at Rs. 499, but the company is providing an early bird discount of 80% to adopters and is offering the membership at justRs. 99which can be purchased from OYO’s official website as well as the mobile app. “With 95% of our revenue coming from repeat and organic customers, we knew it was time to give back. OYO Wizard will enable us to take the OYO experience a step further by making it possible for us to engage with customers in a more personal and meaningful manner.
Aug. 31, 2018
Poco F1 Can’t Play HD Videos on Netflix, Amazon Prime and an Update Won’t Fix This
If you happen to be aNetflix buffand have bought thesuper-charged affordable flagship, the Poco F1, for its attractive, notch display – which BTW, has great colors and sharpness – I have a bad news for you. The smartphone which is being hailed for its amazing hardwaredoes not support HD playback on apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu– although it can Full HD videos on YouTube. Well, this is because thePoco F1does not feature what is called a “Widevine L1” license.
Aug. 31, 2018
Poco F1 Gets Improved Performance, July Security Patch via Update
Hard work paid off for Pocophone when the company’s debut sale resulted in arevenue of Rs 200 crore, and that’s just the revenue earned in India. Now, as many users are now sharing their happiness of being able to own the affordable flagship, Xiaomi has expressed gratitude by releasing a software update. At almost 166MB, the update isintended to bring improvement in performance and bug fixes, but more importantly, add a security update.
Aug. 31, 2018
Poco F1 Users Unable to Download Asphalt 9, Recent OTA Likely to be Blamed
A few hours ago, Pocophone rolled out thefirst OTA to Poco F1. While the update has brought noticeable performance changes and July’s security patch, itappears to have blocked the pathwayfor downloading one of the most popular games on the Google Play Store. Many of our readers reached out to us, informing us that they are unable to downloadAsphalt 9: Legendson their newly purchased Poco F1. At first, I found this hard to believe as Asphalt 9 has been among the games that I tested thesmartphone’s gaming performanceon.
Aug. 31, 2018
Razer Announces New Gaming Accessories at IFA 2018
Starting off, Razer has introduced the Kraken Tournament Edition headset. The headset will use THX Spatial Audio which means that gamers can pinpoint where sounds are coming from in the game, useful if you’re playing FPS titles. What’s more is that it would also feature cooling gel in its ear cushions that should help it be used for long periods of time. There will also be custom-tuned 50mm drivers and will work across multiple devices and consoles.
Aug. 31, 2018
Redmi Note 6 Pro Indian Variant May Ship With Snapdragon 660
TheRedmi Note 5 Promight have beenlaunched just a few months agoin India, but rumors about its successor have been gaining momentum of late. According to latest reports, the Indian edition of the Redmi Note 6 Pro may well ship with a Snapdragon 660 under the hood. That’s according to aWeibo postby a leakster who is known to have revealed details about unreleased Xiaomi devices in the past. Weirdly enough, the post has since been deleted, but the reason for that isn’t immediately known.
Aug. 31, 2018
Sennheiser Unveils its First Truly Wireless Earbuds for $300
Sennheiser has introduced theMomentum True Wireless earbuds, the company’s first truly wireless earbuds.The earbuds come with 7mm dynamic driversthat provide stereo sound. The Momentum True Wireless earbuds are compatible with smart assistantslike Siri and Google Assistant. What’s more is that two-mic beamforming helps make picking up your voice in a noisy room clearer, which translates to better phone calls and interaction with voice assistants. Additionally,it also features a Transparent Hearing setting, allowing you to keep the earbuds in while you pay attention to your environment, by blending in ambient sounds with background noises.
Aug. 31, 2018
Telegram Updates Privacy Policy; Will Disclose User Information on Court Order
Amidst an ongoing tiff with the Russian government which has led to abanon Telegram in the country, the company has made some changes to the messaging platform’s privacy policy which makes Telegram less secure for terrorists. The company has updated Telegram’s privacy policy to comply with the new GDPR laws imposed by the European Union. The update privacy policy states that ‘If Telegram receives a court order that confirms you’re a terror suspect, we may disclose your IP address and phone number to the relevant authorities’.
Aug. 31, 2018
Uber Reportedly Developing Electric Scooters to Enter the Bike Sharing Market
Back in April, UberacquiredJump, a start-up which provides dockless bike sharing services for around $200 million, indicating that the company was willing to experiment with the idea of providing bike sharing services. Now, a new report fromBloombergstates that Uber is developing its own electric scooter technology to grab a pie of the rapidly growing bike-sharing market. Uber’s electric scooter sharing project is still in the early stages of development and not much is known about the scale of operations Uber plans for the rollout of its scooter-sharing service.
Aug. 31, 2018
Valve Announces CS: GO Free Edition with Offline Gameplay Support
Valve has announced a free-to-play version of its hit multiplayer first-person shooter game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, which has support for offline gameplay. Announced via the release notes for CS:GO dated August 29th, the free version of the game went live later the same day and is currently listed on Steam as‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Free Edition’. The decision to launch a limited version of CS:GO which only lets you play against bots, and that too, on just a solo mission is quite baffling, because the game is known for its immersive multiplayer experience.
Aug. 31, 2018
Vodafone and Idea Complete Merger to Create India’s Largest Telecom Operator
Back in July, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) gave itsapprovalto the proposed merger between Vodafone India and Idea Cellular after both the companies jointly paid a sum of Rs. 7,268.78 crore to the DoT for the merger to move forward. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has now approved the Idea-Vodafone merger, clearing the last hurdle and allowing both the companies to create India’s largest telecom operator. The merged entity will be listed as Vodafone Idea Ltd and a new board will be constituted after registration with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
Aug. 31, 2018
Warren Buffett Doesn’t Want Apple to Invest in Tesla, Here’s Why
Renowned investor and Wall Street legend,Warren Buffett, has weighed in on rumors that Apple may be thinking about investing in electric car-maker, Tesla Inc. In aninterview to Fox Businesson Thursday, Buffett, who is the second-largest holder of Apple shares with a stake worth about $56 billion, said it would a“very poor idea”to enter the auto business. According to Buffett,“It’s not an easy business. You can win in auto one year and lose the next.
Aug. 31, 2018
Xiaomi Leads India’s Wearable Market with Over A Million Shipments in Q2: IDC
The Indian wearables market witnessed an impressive growth of 66 per cent year-over-year (YOY) — making it the biggest quarter for the wearables category in the country. GOQii was second with a 74 per cent annual growth in shipments. Titan with its Fastrack’s Reflex range saw a 56 per cent sequential increase in its overall shipments and maintained its third position. Xiaomi’s share, however, reduced marginally from the previous quarter. The brand has now diversified into retail channel by selling its devices from its preferred partner stores, selective large format retail stores, and its exclusive retail stores in the country, said IDC.
Aug. 31, 2018
Xiaomi Migrates Its India Data to Local Cloud Infrastructure
Chinese handset maker Xiaomi on Friday announced it is migrating data of its Indian users to Cloud service providers Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure that have infrastructure in the country. “At Xiaomi, data privacy and security are of utmost importance to us. We are taking one more step towards user data security and privacy by bringing our Cloud services to India for all local data needs,” Manu Jain, Vice President, Xiaomi and Managing Director, Xiaomi India, said in a statement.
Aug. 31, 2018
Xiaomi-backed ZMI to Launch Mobile Accessories in India
Xiaomi’s foray into the Indian market has been highly successful, as the company has dominated the smartphone as well as the wearable segment, and its range of smartphone accessories and other connected products have also received a great response. The Chinese smartphone maker is now looking to expand its portfolio of products in the country through ZMI, a Xiaomi-backed company which manufactures a wide range of smartphone accessories. ZMI has partnered with the Shyam Telecom Group to enter the Indian market and launch over 50 products such as smartphone accessories, audio peripherals and smart home appliances among others.
Aug. 31, 2018
Xperia XZ3 Hands On: Shiny, Slippery and Oh so Sony
The XZ3 builds on the design first seen in the XZ2 earlier this year which means a glass back with rounded edges and rounded screen corners as well. The back has a single camera which is placed rather low and towards the centre, as a result the fingerprint sensor seems to be lower than other phones, which could be a problem for you. With that fingerprint sensor placement, and the glossy sides, handling this phone is a major issue.
Aug. 31, 2018
‘DC Universe’ Streaming Service to Launch on September 15
It’s official!#DCUniverseis launching on September 15th on#BatmanDay! Don’t miss out on the exciting pre-order that gives you 3 months free! Become a member today!https://t.co/BGr6ovlo4B#DCULiveStream Meanwhile, alongside Titans, some of the other all-new shows that are expected to hit the platform include a series calledDoom Patrol, a show calledSwamp Thing, the third season ofYoung Justiceand a new live-action series calledStargirl, among others. The launch date, which coincides with the DC-created‘Batman Day’, was officially announced during the first episode of a news show called DC Daily, which will be the successor to DC All Access.
Aug. 31, 2018
‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’ AR Game Now Lets You Play as Kylo Ren
Lenovo has added a new Dark Side Expansion for the‘Star Wars: Jedi Challenges’augmented reality (AR) game, enabling players to finally be the bad guy. As part of the update that will be rolled out for free from October 1, gamers will be able to play as Kylo Ren and face off against iconic Star Wars characters, such as Yoda, Rey, Luke Skywalker and others. Lenovo is also introducing a new lightsaber option that fans will be able to buy in real life.
Aug. 30, 2018
YouTube Begins Testing ‘Explore’ Tab for Content Discovery on Android
Earlier in July, YouTube began experimenting with a newfeaturewhich the company said will help users find interesting videos, topics and channels that they are unlikely to otherwise come across. The experimental feature, called‘Explore’, was initially rolled out to a small bunch of users on iOS, and now, YouTube has begun testing the feature on Android too. The official Team YouTube account recently tweeted that the Explore tab is now being tested on Android too, and just like iOS, it is still in experimental phase which means its availability is limited to only a small bunch of users.
Aug. 30, 2018
Acer Aspire 7 Hands-On: Powerful Package in an Exceptionally Light Form Factor
But the specs don’t tell the full story as this is arguably one of the most well-built Acer laptop in years. There’s barely any heft to it despite the large 15.6 inch IPS display with up to 4K (3840×2160) resolution. The hinge and the display feel solid too, which is usually the point where Acer laptops have had a weakness in the past. Holding the laptop and carrying it around for work will not be an issue.
Aug. 30, 2018
Acer Predator Gaming League Adds PUBG with Big Plans for Indian eSports
Part of Acer’s strategy is to ensure that each major Asia-Pacific market has the opportunity to have a finals event which will bring gamers from all across this massive market to one spot for the event that’s all about Predator systems. Acer’s Pan Asia Pacific President Andrew Hou told Beebom that India could be one of the regions which will see a Predator Gaming League final in the near future.
Aug. 30, 2018
ACT Fibernet Offers 1.5TB Free Data to Select Users to Challenge JioGigaFiber
After shaking up the mobility business in India, Jio is now eyeing a pie of the broadband market. The company isseeking registrationsfrom interested users for JioGigaFiber, which is expected to offer 1TB of monthly data at an economical price. And now, unsettledcompetitors offering broadband services are upgrading their offering to face the heat from Jio’s broadband. After BSNL, another popular ISP ACT Fibernet has announced attractive offering at no extra cost.
Aug. 30, 2018
After PureView, HMD Global Now Files Trademark For “PureDisplay” Technology
HMD Global currently seems to be on a roll. The Finnish giant just recently acquired the trademark for the ‘PureView’ camera technology back from Microsoft and is now said to have filed for ‘PureDisplay’ and ‘Face Unlock’ trademarks to further add to its arsenal. The company now leading the charge of Nokia-branded phones hasn’t doled out a lot of information in its trademark filing. It only states that thePureDisplay technology will relate to screens on smartphones, tablets, and hand-held media players.
Aug. 30, 2018
Almost 50% iPhone Users Plan to Upgrade to a New iPhone This Year: Survey
Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPhones, and reports have already started flooding in about the three iPhone variants seeing muchbetter sales figuresthan the iPhone X. To drive that idea home, we now have a new survey by Loup Ventures that also goes to show that the new iPhones should herald a great year for the Cupertino giant. Loup Venturessurveyed 530 people in the United States, asking them if they’re looking forward to upgrading to a new iPhone this year, and48% of the surveyed people said yes.
Aug. 30, 2018
Apple Acquires Augmented Reality Startup Akonia Holographics
As part of itsrumored plansto introduce augmented reality devices in the future,Applehas now acquired a Colorado-based tech startup called Akonia Holographics that makes AR glasses for wearable devices. The exact terms of the deal remain unknown. The iPhone-maker has confirmed the report, but refused to give any details about what the acquisition may mean for the company going forward. In a press statement issued Wednesday, the company said,“Apple buys smaller companies from time to time, and we generally don’t discuss our purpose or plans”.
Aug. 30, 2018
Asus Launches the New Asus ZenBook Pro 14 at IFA 2018
As of now, there has been no word on the pricing or availability of the product. This isn’t an interview! Why am I being asked to tell you about myself? :P Well, if you really wanna know, I’m currently trending worldwide on #BeingMirchi. Buy me a beer if you like my work. Cheers!
Aug. 30, 2018
Asus Launches Three New Laptops at IFA 2018 – ZenBook 13, 14, and 15
As suggested by their names, the laptops will be available in screen sizes of 13.3-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch sizes respectively. While they will also all sport a similar resolution of 1920×1080,the ZenBook 15 which can be configured to sport a 4K 3820×2160 display. TheZenBook 13 and 14 also introduce include the exclusive new NumberPad, an innovative LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad. What’s more is that the laptops have also been designed to meet MIL-STD-810G military standards, making them durable devices that you can take with you on the go.
Aug. 30, 2018
Asus Launches ZenBook S at IFA 2018, Offers Massive 20-Hour Battery Life
Asus has launched the ZenBook S (UX391FA) which is a premium 13.3-inch ultraportable Windows 10 laptop now upgraded with power-saving components.Powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processors for enhanced performance, the company claims thatthe laptop should offer a battery backup of up to 20 hours. The ZenBook S is powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U chipwhich replaces the Core i7-8550U. It’s a four-core chip with a base speed of 1.
Aug. 30, 2018
Audio-Technica Unveils New Headphones and Earphones at IFA 2018
Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7bs Based on its best selling professional studio headphones, Audio-Technica has refreshed its ATH-MSR7s in a bid to enhance their sonic performance and portability. The new ATH-MSR7bs are 55 grams lighter than the original and are geared towards audiophiles who want to listen on the go without compromising on sound quality, with memory foam ear pads making them perfect for long listening sessions while commuting. The new headphones pack in a 45mm driver that features a carbon coated diaphragm to reduce distortion.
Aug. 30, 2018
Ebay Auction for a Rare iPhone Prototype Crosses $32,000 [Update: Auction Removed]
Update: It looks like the auction page has been taken down. Apple has previously taken down eBay auctions of iPhone prototypes but it’s unclear if that’s the case here as well. AneBay auctionfor what is claimed to be a rare prototype of the original iPhone, is garnering a lot of interest from users. People are bidding on the prototype like crazy and the auction has (at the time of this writing)crossed over $32,000 within a dayof going live.
Aug. 30, 2018
Facebook’s YouTube Competitor ‘Watch’ Platform Rolls Out Globally
Facebook’s video platform, Facebook Watch, initially launched in the U.S about a year ago but it is today that the social media giant has decided to take the platform global. As announced via anofficial blog post, Facebook Watch is breaking loose from its limited availability in the States and is now ready for primetime. The video-on-demand platform will now attract more eyeballs with its broader rollout, all while giving users anew place to search for video contentand kick-start conversations around the same.
Aug. 30, 2018
Fortnite Season 5 Week 8 Challenge: Where to Search Between Three Oversized Seats
Epic Games has just released the week 8 challenges for the ongoing Season 5 in the video game sensation that is Fortnite. As usual, there are a total of three challenges in the free tier, and four for people with the Battle Pass. Fortnite Season 5 Week 8 Challenges: Most of the challenges are pretty straight forward, except for the one that asks you to search between three oversized seats. Well, if you’ve played Fortnite a bit you’ll probably already know that one such giant seat is at Flush Factory, and it’s a commode.
Aug. 30, 2018
Google Denies Trump’s Allegation That it Did Not Promote His State of The Union Address
Fresh fromthreatening Googlewith possible regulatory action for showing alleged liberal bias in its search results,Donald Trumpon Wednesday accused the tech giant of ignoring his State of the Union addresses by failing to feature it on its homepage. To illustrate his point, the US President posted a video of unknown origin on Twitter, accusing the company of promoting former president Obama’s State of the Union addresses on its homepage, while ignoring his.
Aug. 30, 2018
Google’s In-House Titan 2FA Security Key Kit Goes on Sale at $50
Google on Thursday made its line of two-factor authentication (2FA) device called“Titan Security Key”widely available for purchase through its Play Store for security conscious users. The full kit of the two-factor authentication token is priced at $50 and includes a USB key, a Bluetooth key and various connectors, the company said in a blog post. The key was announced by Google in July as a device to authenticate logins over Bluetooth and USB, offering significantly stronger security than a confirmation code.
Aug. 30, 2018
Here’s a First Look at the Mi Mix 3; Coming in October
After Honor launched theHonor Magic 2, it seems Xiaomi is trying to hog the spotlight from the company’s brand new Kirin 980 boasting smartphone. Xiaomi co-founder and President, Bin Lin has just posted a teaser image of the Mi Mix 3 onWeibo. The image shows a device that’s very obviously the successor to the Mi Mix 2 we have right now, and it shows a device thatfinally does away with the god-awful selfie camera placement on the chinof the device.
Aug. 30, 2018
Honor Magic 2 Previewed: Truly Bezel-less Display, Kirin 980 and Sliding Cameras
Following the end of the global launch of the Honor Play, George Zhao, CEO of Honor, showcased the upcoming Honor Magic 2.According to him, ‘Magic’ holds a special no-compromise element within the company, and after the Magic was the first smartphone with AI, the new Magic 2 will also introduce a number of firsts. While there weren’t any details shared about the device, Zhao did announce thatthe Magic 2 will be powered by the company’s upcoming flagship processor, the Kirin 980, which is the world’s first 7nm processor and will be unveiled later at Huawei’s keynote presentation.
Aug. 30, 2018
[Update: Jio’s Response] JioPhone 2’s Second Flash Sale Gets Lukewarm Response and We Know Why
JioPhone 2 went on sale today for the second time, giving willing consumers a chance to pick up thesmart feature phone. However, it appears like Reliance Jio’s efforts to deliver 4G services to a larger audience isn’t going as planned as thissecond flash salegarnered only a lukewarm response. The excitement for JioPhone 2,which brings along a horizontal-viewing experience and QWERTY keyboard, seems to have subsided. We’re saying this because it took an ample amount of time for the device to go out of stock as compared to theprevious sale, when we picked up the device ourselves.
Aug. 30, 2018
HTC U12 Life Launched at IFA 2018: Looks Similar to the Pixel 1, Only Better
HTC has launched the HTC U12 Life, and from the back, it looks darn similar to Google’s Pixel 1.Considering the fact that it was HTC that designed the Pixel 1, the design language is kind of to be expected, and personally, I feel the U12 Life looks a tad bit better than Google’s flagship device. The U12 Life is all purple or blue eye-candy with a partial glass pane on the back, giving it a nice and premium touch.
Aug. 30, 2018
Is OnePlus Sneakily Hinting That OnePlus 6T Will Feature Waterdrop Notch?
Though we already have an idea how the OnePlus 6T is going to look, thanks to theOppo F9 Proand its waterdrop notch (which we adore) going official just recently. However, it now seems like the Chinese company is in a teasing mood and desires to sneakily talk about waterdrops. OnePlus Product Manager Vito L hastoday sharedsome behind-the-scene details of the OnePlus 6 Mirror Black variant on its Community Forums. He, along with the company’s industrial designer Jade Tshed light on an experiment called the Waterdrop Test.
Aug. 30, 2018
JioPhone 2 Second Flash Sale Today at 12PM
TheJioPhone 2first went on sale about acouple of weeks agoand went out of stock in a matter of minutes. However, if you weren’t able to grab the JioPhone successor last time, the second flash sale for the JioPhone 2 is scheduled for today at 12:00 PM IST. The JioPhone 2 will be up for grabs at a flat Rs 2,999 fromReliance Jio’s official website. The company hasn’t taken the security deposit route, like the JioPhone, this time around and you’ll have to put forth the entire amount to grab this smart feature phone.
Aug. 30, 2018
Karnataka Starts Electric Bus Operations in Bengaluru, Aims to Go Electric in 5 Years
Karnataka would switch over to battery-driven electric buses in Bengaluru and phase out polluting diesel vehicles for public transport over the next five years, a senior Minister said on Wednesday.“The move to use battery-driven electric buses is to curb vehicular pollution caused by diesel and reduce operating cost of the state-run public transport,”said state Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara at a trade event here. Noting that the number of private vehicles in the city has shot up 100 per cent to 70 lakh over the last 20 years, the Minister said efficient and frequent electric buses would not only reduce air pollution, but also make more people use them for commuting.
Aug. 30, 2018
LG Launches World’s First 8K OLED TV at IFA 2018
The LG 8K TV features a massive 88-inch TV with 7680 x 4320 resolution.Now, if you were waiting to see more info, sadly, LG hasn’t revealed anything else about the TV yet. That being said, we can always expect certain things out of the device, right? Well, for starters, the LG 8K TV will come with a huge price tag, that should easily exceed the $25,000 mark, considering that their first 77-inch 4K OLED TV was priced at that mark.
Aug. 30, 2018
Micromax Launches Yu Ace with Stock Android at Rs. 5999
After days of teasers and hype generation, Micromax’s Yu subsidiary has today launched an affordable smartphone dubbed theYu Ace. The new smartphone packs entry-level hardware encased in a polycarbonate body with smooth edges and will be available in three color options viz. Charcoal Grey, Elektric Blue and Rose Gold. The Yu Acestarts at Rs. 5,999and will beavailable exclusively from Flipkart starting September 6th, just a day afterXiaomiis expected to launch the super-affordable Redmi 6A, alongside the Redmi 6 and the Redmi 6 Pro, in India.
Aug. 30, 2018
MIUI 10 Stable Update Starts Rolling Out to Some Devices in China
Xiaomi had been beta testing its next major software update‘MIUI 10’for the past three-odd months but the Chinese giant has now started rolling the stable build to some devices in its home country. Therollout of MIUI 10 stable builds started earlier this week, with the over-the-update (OTA) becoming available for the Mi 6,Mi Mix 2, and theMi 8 SE. MIUI Forums, however, is nowflooded with reportsthat the stable update has found its way toRedmi Note 5and Mi Note 3 in China.
Aug. 30, 2018
MIUI for Poco vs MIUI: A Simple Makeover or a Performance Evolution?
Xiaomi-backed Poco F1 brings anattractive blend of great hardwareanddazzling cameras, but another area in which the company has done a noteworthy job is in terms of its user interface. The Poco F1 comes with“MIUI for Poco” which is a revamped version of MIUIspecially optimized for the new phone. MIUI for Poco comes as a fresh breeze of vitality and the redesign not only makes the appearance cleaner and more elegant butalso makes the interface more fluid and responsive.
Aug. 30, 2018
Netflix Might Finally Relax its Controversial Theatrical Release Policy for Original Films
Netflix is roping in A-list Hollywood stars and producing original movies at an unprecedented pace, but the company is also losing out on awards because of its controversial theatrical release policy. Films produced by Netflix do not receive a theatrical release and remain exclusive to the streaming service, and even if they do, the theatrical run is just namesake. But that is about to change. Netflix isconsidering a wider cinematic release for Alfonso Cuaron’s upcoming film,Roma, before its debut on the streaming platform.
Aug. 30, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Goes on Sale at 12PM Today: All the Offers You Can Get
The Nokia 6.1 Plus from HMD Global is going on its first sale in India on Flipkart today at 12PM. The phone is priced atRs. 15,999and Flipkart has a bunch of offers you can avail to get an even sweeter deal on the smartphone. The Nokia 6.1 Plus comes in a glass sandwich design, anotch on the display(albeit a small one), anddual rear camerasthat are vertically placed in the middle of the device.
Aug. 30, 2018
PUBG Players Spot Mahindra Tractor; Anand Mahindra Asks “What on Earth is PUBG?”
PUBG or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is already quite popular in India and its popularity in the country is expected to soar even further in light of recent events. A number of IndianPUBGplayers recently spotted a Mahindra-made tractor in game – the Mahindra 265 DI to be exact – and have taken to Twitter to share screenshots with the chairman of the Mahindra group – Anand Mahindra. According to a recentreportfromThe Indian Express, the tractor was first spotted in one of Twitch streamer Chocotaco’s streams and since then a number of players have shared different pictures of the tractor on Twitter.
Aug. 30, 2018
Samsung Testing Android Pie Update For Galaxy S9, S9 Plus
Samsung is one the the many Android OEMs that get a bad rap for pushing out updates to its Android devicesat a snail’s pace. It’s all the more bewildering, because even tiny companies, like OnePlus and HMD, often manage to roll out updates several weeks (even months) before the South Korean giant. Now, however, in a sign that may suggest that things may get slightly better forSamsungcustomers going forward, the company is apparently testing the Android Pie update for the Galaxy S9 andGalaxy S9 Plusinternally.
Aug. 30, 2018
Sony Launches New Google Assistant Powered Smart Speaker at IFA 2018
Thanks to Google Home on-board,Sony is relying on Google’s Assistant grouping technology to manage that pairing, rather than coming up with a system over its own. It means that you manage to group through the Google Home app and control the paired speakers via voice, but also that you can include other WiFi speakers – like a Google Home Max, for example – in those same wirelessly-connected sets. The speaker itself gets a sturdy plastic casing that’s IP65 ratedwhich means that the device is dust and splash-resistant.
Aug. 30, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ3 Flagship Unveiled at IFA 2018, Brings Android 9 Pie Out-of-the-Box
The Xperia XZ3 comes with a 6.0-inch QHD+ HDR OLED display with X-Reality for mobile with a resolution of 2880 x 1440, along with Dynamic Contrast Enhancer. Interestingly, Sony has decided to skip the notch, and truth be told, the device looks pretty sleek without it. The screen comes withCorning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and the device itself is IP65/68 water resistant. Under the hood, you get the same specs you’d expect from any other flagship device out there.
Aug. 30, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ3 Leaked Extensively Ahead of Sony’s IFA 2018 Press Conference
As reported byRoland QuandtofWinFuture, the Xperia XZ3 features a six-inch P-OLED panel, apparently from the production of the Japanese-based JDI joint venture recently formed with Panasonic. The device will be following the new “ambient flow” design languages introduced with the XZ2 in February. It is an 18:9 sized panel with a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels, and will not feature a notch at the top (thank God for that).
Aug. 30, 2018
Tez’s Rebrand to Google Pay Starts Rolling Out to Some Users
Just when Google’s India-focused payments platform – Tez was set to celebrate its first anniversary, it was declared that it’ll be rebranded to Google Pay to unify the company’s payment efforts. This announcement came earlier this week at the fourth edition of the Google for India event but it now seems likethe Google Pay rebrand has started rolling out to Tez users. Yes, the tech giant hasupdated the payments app to v17to include the Google Pay insignia, as well as branding across the app.
Aug. 30, 2018
Twitter Briefly Tested a Feature That Suggested Accounts to Unfollow
Already reeling undercharges of‘liberal bias’, Twitter’s standing with right-wing activists in the US are now likely to take a further hit with reports suggesting that the company might have been testing a feature that suggested users a personalized list of accounts they might want to unfollow. The matter came to light after TheNextWeb’s Matt Navarra tweeted about it on Wednesday, saying one of his followers on the platform recently received the suggestion to unfollow his account.
Aug. 30, 2018
Uber Shortlists India for Air Taxi Service, Drone Delivery for Uber Eats
Uber Elevate, the ride-hailing giant’s division which oversees the company’s plans of launching aerial transportation facilities, has selected India among four other countries where the aerial taxi services might begin in the next 5 years. At the first ever Uber Elevate Asia Pacific Expo held in Tokyo, Uber Elevate announced that India has been shortlisted alongside Japan, Australia, Brazil and France where the firstUberAIRservices might begin, laying the foundations for the first UberAIR City.
Aug. 30, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Will Reportedly Go on Sale in India from September 12
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo is expected to launch its upcomingVivo V11 Proin India at an event on September 6. The company has been teasing the launch for quite a while now, revealing snippets of the device via its social media accounts. Quite recently, all of the device’s specifications and press images were leaked online and now, according to a recentreportfromMysmartprice, the Vivo V11 Pro will be open for pre-booking on September 11 and will go on sale on September 12.
Aug. 30, 2018
Vodafone Announces Rs. 597 Plan With 168-Day Validity, 10GB Data
Jio recentlytrumped Vodafoneto become the second largest telecom operator in India after Airtel. But that isn’t keeping Vodafone from launching attractive offers to keep its users migrating to Jio. Vodafone has nowannounced a long-validity planwith modest data offering and unlimited calling to take on Jio.Priced at Rs 597, the prepaid plan gives 10GB of 4G data along with free local and STD calling for a period of 112 days. The benefits also include 100 SMS per day.
Aug. 30, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Sending Invites for Sept 5 Event, Redmi 6 Series Expected
While Xiaomi has not revealed any details regarding the smartphone(s) that will be launched the event, the prominent ‘6’ insignia and the silhouette of three smartphones suggest that the company might announce three devices in the Redmi 6 series that were recently unveiled in China. “Mi fans! We’ve got more than one for you! Coming very soon”,teased Xiaomi’s Global VP and MD of XiaomiIndia, Manu Kumar Jain, clearly indicating that the company will launch more than one smartphone at the event.
Aug. 30, 2018
How to Watch Sony’s Next Flagship Unveil at IFA 2018 Live
What To Expect? Sony has its name behind a huge array of products, ranging from all sorts of technology products. As such, one can expect to witness the launch of new televisions, headphones, cameras, and more. Also, the company is touted to launch their latest flagship device, the Sony Xperia XZ3, which would feature the Snapdragon 845 and would also be the first device to run Android 9 Pie out of the box.
Aug. 29, 2018
5 Unique Features in Poco F1 You Won’t Find in This Price Range
Xiaomi dented the definition of a flagship by introducingthe Poco F1, which comes with flagship grade hardware at a price which is more suited to the mid-range. By doing so, Poco F1 has not only outpaced the OnePlus 6 but also a relatively cheaper competitor – the Asus Zenfone 5Z – whichwe thought would shake up things for OnePluswith its aggressive pricing and stunning specifications. The Poco F1 (Rs 20,990via Flipkart) also brings a slew of features which were earlier thought to be exclusive to flagships – orflagship killers.
Aug. 29, 2018
Acer Announces Predator Thronos Gaming Chair, and It Looks Freaking Amazing!
Acer has launched an all-new Predator Thronos Gaming Chair which reimagines the gaming chair for a new level of gamer. Its steel structure is 1.5 meters tall and comes in menacing dual-tone black with white or blue accents. It puts the gamer in the game through deep impact vibration, where the chair vibrates upon in-game impact. The chair is adjustable and includes an ergonomic seat design, footrest, and a cabin that reclines up to 140 degrees.
Aug. 29, 2018
Acer Announces Windows Mixed Reality Headset OJO 500
The front unit of the OJO 500 can be removed, which is to facilitate, for example, storage and quick cleaning in commercial use. In addition,the OJO 500 comes with two different head paddings. A soft, which is particularly comfortable, and a harder version, which should ensure a particularly tight fit of the headset. The wearer has a choice to opt for the fit which makes him feel better. When it comes to optics, everything has remained the same.
Aug. 29, 2018
Acer Launches New 27-Inch Ultra High Resolution Monitors at IFA 2018
Predator XB273K Monitor The new Predator XB273K gaming monitor is for gamers looking for an incredible gaming experience. It brings games to life in ultra-high definition (3840×2160) immersion and features a rapid 144Hz refresh rate that provides wonderfully smooth images and tear-free gameplay, along with NVIDIA’s G-SYNC technology which eliminates screen tearing by adapting to the framerate of the outputting device, resulting in buttery smooth gameplay that offers an unparalleled gaming experience.
Aug. 29, 2018
Acer Updates Its Laptops, Brings Refreshed Aspire 7, Swift 3, and Swift 5
Acer Aspire 7 The Acer Aspire 7 packs in a 15.6 inch IPS display with a narrow bezel design with resolutions of up to Ultra HD (3840×2160), weighs 1.5 kg and measures 358 x 247.5 x 16.9 mm. Featuring a 4K display with Acer ColorBlast™ technology and Acer Color Intelligence™, and speakers featuring Dolby Atmos® sound and Acer TrueHarmony technology, the Aspire 7 is perfect for rich content creation, video, and photo editing, or viewing 4K content, while also offering an incredible, high-powered multimedia experience.
Aug. 29, 2018
Acer Updates Predator Triton – Showcases All New Predator Triton 900 2-in-1 Gaming Laptop
Acer has announced the Predator Triton 900 which now comes with a convertible screen that flips around.The panel is a 4K UHD touchscreen with Nvidia’s G-Sync, all supported by that CNC-machined hinge. The idea is that in addition to using it like a regular laptop, you’ll be able to bring the screen closer to you (and the front-mounted keyboard), in addition to being able to flip it around or convert it down into a tablet.
Aug. 29, 2018
All Galaxy S10 Variants Will Reportedly Feature In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
It was recently reported that Samsung willditchthe iris scanner on the upcoming Galaxy S10 series and will employ in-display fingerprint sensors on all variants of the flagship device. A few days later, another report from Taiwan’s Digitimes added that Samsung will opt for anultrasonicin-display fingerprint sensor instead of the optical sensor used by the likes of Vivo and Huawei. The latest report from Korea-basedTheInvestorcorroborates the previous rumors, adding that all three Galaxy S10 variants will feature an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Aug. 29, 2018
Alleged Moto G6 Plus, Motorola One Leaked Images Reveal Different Notch Styles
Like it or hate it,the ‘notch’ is here to stay. With almost all major Android OEMs (barring Samsungand HTC) adopting the notch in at least some of their devices, it’s no surprise that the design element that was onceuniversally reviled, is now not onlygaining wider acceptance, but is even being touted as amuch-wanted design elementamong smartphone buyers at all price-segments. Motorola is the latest company to have jumped on the notch bandwagon with thelaunch of the P30recently in China, and if a few leaked images are anything to go by, the company is looking to continue that trend with a couple of its upcoming devices.
Aug. 29, 2018
Amazon Prime Music Gets New Alexa Voice Commands
According to the company’s official press release, the update enables users to not only replay tracks they were listening to recently, but also revisit songs they used to listen to, but haven’t heard in a while. Users will be able to ask for their favorite songs by artist, genre or time, with commands such as,“Alexa, play music that I was listening to last week”or“Alexa, play me the Arijit Singh song I was listening to three weeks ago”.
Aug. 29, 2018
APK Mirror Now Has an Official Telegram Channel
APK Mirror, the APK file-hosting service owned by Android Police’s parent company, Illogical Robot LLC, has announced that it now has an official channel on the encrypted messaging platform,Telegram. Available atthis link, the channel is expected to keep Telegram users updated about new files and apps available on APK Mirror going forward. Personally, many of us here at Beebom use the service regularly to install apps and games, and I’ve personally downloaded Pokemon GO, Fortnite and other software from the site when they were yet to be available widely.
Aug. 29, 2018
Dell Updates Inspiron Series of Laptops at IFA 2018
Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 Series First up, the 7000 series of 2-in-1 Inspiron,Dell has updated the entire line with the latest, 8th-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.What’s more is that unlike the XPS series, the webcam is located in its proper spot, above the display. That being said, the smaller webcam loses out on facial scan biometric login. However, the included fingerprint sensor should pretty much make up for it.
Aug. 29, 2018
Dell Updates XPS 13 Laptops with New Amber Lake CPUs
However, the XPS series will come with the issue of webcams that has persisted for a long time, with the webcam being placed below the display, aiming right at your nostrils. As for the camera itself, it is Windows Hello compliant, has a 720p resolution and is accompanied by stereo speakers and a microphone array. As for the CPU,the new XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) convertible systems come with Intel’s latest Core i7-8500Y or Core i5-8200Y.
Aug. 29, 2018
Donald Trump Claims Google Search Results are Rigged
Donald Trump’s tirades against a few news outlets(read: CNN)that are critical of his policies often surfaces in the form of tweetstorms, criticizing journalists and singing the praise of certain media outlets that cover him with diligence and paint a positive picture of the US President. But Trump has now turned his attention towards tech companies, specifically calling out Google for rigging the Search Results and suppressing the good news about him and his followers as a whole.
Aug. 29, 2018
Energy Sistem Launches 5 New Audio Products in India Starting at Rs 699
Having launched a bunch of its audio products in India earlier this year, Spanish audio equipment manufacturer,Energy Sistem, has now expanded its portfolio in the country further by launching an array of new audio devices, including headphones, Bluetooth speakers and more. Energy Sistem Sport 3 According to the company, theEnergy Sistem Sport 3wireless earphones are designed for an active lifestyle, and can stream audio via Bluetooth. It comes with a‘Secure-Fit system’that provides a perfect fit while training, and is sweat-proof and water-resistant according to the IPX4 standard.
Aug. 29, 2018
First Poco F1 Sale Highly Successful; Generates Rs 200+ Crore in 5 Minutes
The firstPoco F1sale, which took place earlier today, happened to be unlike usual Xiaomi flash sales. It was available not just a few seconds but for more than a couple of minutes. This is not because the Poco F1 didn’t attract as much attention as we had expected but becausethe company had anticipated the high demand. As per the information shared by Poco India, it wasable to sell devices worth Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) in the first flash sale.
Aug. 29, 2018
Fortnite Players Using Demo Note 9 Units to Unlock Exclusive “Galaxy” Skin
Fortnite for Androidlaunched as a beta alongside the newGalaxy Note 9earlier this month, and to increase people’s interest in buying the brand new Galaxy flagship, Samsung and Epic Games announced a bunch of offers for people playing the game on the Note 9. Most exciting among those exclusive offers perhaps, was the new ‘Galaxy’ skin which remains exclusive to people who have played the game on the Galaxy Note 9. That leaves out a bunch of Fortnite players who won’t get the skin because they don’t have the Note 9.
Aug. 29, 2018
Fortnite’s New Update Brings Solid Gold Limited Time Modes and Shockwave Grenade
One of the many things I love aboutFortniteis the way the game keeps constantly changing. Sometimes change happens on the map itself (like that weird CUBE which is moving around to god knows where), and other times (and more predictably so) Epic Games pushes out patches bringing new skins, weapons, and Limited Time Modes. In the latest update that Epic has pushed out for Fortnite Battle Royale, the game has removed the Soaring 50’s LTM andreplaced it with Solid Gold 50v50 LTM, along with another Solid Gold mode that replaces the Score Royale LTM previously made available in the game.
Aug. 29, 2018
Google Refreshes Wear OS with Simpler Gestures and Better Assistant
Wear OS — Google’s smartwatch OS is basically the operating system you’ll find on almost every non-Apple Watch smartwatch out there, and even though Wear OS smartwatches are not as popular as their watchOS counterparts, Google is certainly doing its part to make sure Wear OS is as easy to use an navigate as it can be, while still surfacing enough information at a glance. With that in mind, the company has refreshed certain design and navigational aspects of Wear OS.
Aug. 29, 2018
Google Responds to Trump’s Claims of Google Search Results Being Rigged
Google has denied the claims that its search engine is “biased towards any political ideology”, thus responding to US President Donald Trump’s accusation that those search algorithms are designed to silence conservative voices. “When users type queries into the Google Search bar, our goal is to make sure they receive the most relevant answers in a matter of seconds. Search is not used to set a political agenda and we don’t bias our results toward any political ideology,” Efe quoted Google as saying in a statement.
Aug. 29, 2018
Here Are the Free Xbox Live Games with Gold for September 2018
Microsoft has announced its lineup of free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in September. According to the official release, players next month will have access to a number of free titles on the Xbox One and Xbox 360. Here’s the full list: Xbox One 1.Prison Architect: Xbox One Edition(Normally $29.99 on the Microsoft Store) Prison Architectis aa private prison construction and management simulation video game developed and published by Introversion Software.
Aug. 29, 2018
IFA 2018: Here’s What to Expect from the Electronics Show in Berlin
Let’s start off with Sony, who is expected to unveil the Xperia XZ3, the successor to itsXperia XZ2 series(includingXperia XZ2 Premium) that was launched at the start of the year. The Xperia XZ3, as pictured below, couldfeature a design much similar to its predecessor, with huge bezels, still no notch, and a glass body.Image Courtesy: MySmartPrice TheXperia XZ3will be a powerful device, with Snapdragon 845, paired with up to 6GB RAM, and possibly a single rear-camera that’s rumored to incorporate a massive 48-MP sensor.
Aug. 29, 2018
IFA 2018: Intel’s New 8th-gen Processors Focus on Mobile Performance, Gigabit Wi-Fi
Intel hastaken the wraps off six processors, three U-series processors (codename Whiskey Lake) for midrange laptops, and three Y-series chips (codename Amber Lake), which for the first time will find their way into thin and lightweight 2-in-1 laptops. All of these new processors are built on thesame 8th-gen architectureas the previous chips, with the highlight being theintegration of Gigabit Wi-Fi support. This allows them to deliver up to 12x faster connectivity speeds, especially in cheaper, mainstream laptops.
Aug. 29, 2018
Instagram Adds New Security and Verification Features
Instagram is todayrolling outa number of security measures, making the platform safer for its billions of users. It is giving users access to more info on an account, the ability to apply for verification, and use third-party apps for two-factor authentication. Let’s take a closer look at each of these features: First and foremost, Instagram will provide you with a lot more insight into accounts that reach wide audiences. A new ‘About this Account’ section, accessible via a user’s profile, willinform you when someone joined the platform, account location, accounts with shared followers, ads being run by them, and more.
Aug. 29, 2018
iSkysoft PDF Editor 6 Professional: A Powerful PDF Editor for Mac
Working with PDFs can be tough, especially if you have to deal with dozens of documents each day. While the universal file format of PDF makes it is great for sharing and storing the documents, the file format does come with several problems. For starters, there’s no easy way to edit PDF documents. The built-in PDF viewer that comes with your Mac only lets you read and highlight PDF documents and nothing else.
Aug. 29, 2018
OnePlus 5/5T Get Portrait Selfies With Latest OxygenOS Beta
OnePlus has started rolling out theOxygenOSOpen Beta 17 for the OnePlus 5 and the Open Beta 15 for the OnePlus 5T which include, among other things, support for portrait selfies. We recently received the update on our OnePlus 5/5T devices, which means that the update has already started rolling out in the country. According to thechangeloglisted on the OnePlus forums, the latest OxygenOS beta update brings the following changes: If you’re wondering how the newly introduced portrait selfies look, we’ve got a few samples captured by our OnePlus 5 running the latest update:
Aug. 29, 2018
Poco F1 Battery Performance Test: Does it Live up to Promises?
The Poco F1 from Xiaomi brings some great specs on the table but another trait in which it outweighs the majority of its competition is in terms of the battery. Poco F1 is strapped with abeefy 4,000mAh batterywhich, as per the company, is highly reliable and puts forwards some stunning numbers. I’ve been playing with the Poco F1 (Rs 20,990via Flipkart) extensively to bring you a detailed assessment of its performance.
Aug. 29, 2018
Poco F1 Camera Review: Best Pictures in the Price Range
ThePoco F1 by Xiaomiis an assassin clad in the naivety of a new brand when it comes to performance. Powered by Snapdragon 845, it packs in a great spirit of resilience against power-hungry tasks, especially games. But the Poco F1 also features a great camera, and the effect becomes more pronounced when we look at the price of the smartphone. I’ve been testing the camera on the Poco F1 (starts atRs 20,990on Flipkart) extensively and have been no less than blown away by the quality of the shots it produces.
Aug. 29, 2018
Poco F1 Goes on Sale at 12PM Today: Here’s How You Can Save Rs 1,000 As Instant Discount
The Poco F1 by Xiaomi’s new off-shoot Pocophone was unveiled exactly a week ago and the smartphone with stellar specifications is allset to go on its first sale today. The Poco F1 starts at a price ofRs 20,999for which the company offers unbelievable specs such as the Snapdragon 845 with up to 8GB of RAM,great cameras, and an overall flagship-levelperformance which is unseen on any other smartphone in this segment.
Aug. 29, 2018
Poco F1 Kernel Source Released, Official Custom ROMs Should Come Soon
The Poco F1 is equipped with great hardware and no matter how many times I repeat this, I have an urge to say this again. Its powerful hardware also offers great potential to the developers who want to create custom ROMs or custom kernels to make the most out of the hardware and maybe, also push it to the edge of extreme performance. To achieve that, i.e. basically create custom ROMs (or create ports of popular ones for a smartphone), developers must have access to the kernel source.
Aug. 29, 2018
Poco Launcher is Now Available on the Google Play Store
Alongside putting the Poco F1 for sale for the first time today, Xiaomi’s Pocophone hasreleased the kernel sourcesfor the developers who want to experience custom ROMs on the smartphone. But for users who just to experience the clean UI of the Poco F1 on their smartphone, the company hasalso released the Poco Launcher the Google Play Store. Weighing in at 16MB, the launcher iscompatible with most Android smartphones. It should interest not only existing Xiaomi users who are not very impressed with an interface without the app drawer, but also those looking for a launcher with a simple and useful interface.
Aug. 29, 2018
Sony MAX Launches TV Industry’s First Chatbot ‘Filmykaant’ in India
Sony MAX, one of India’s most popular Bollywood movie channels, has launched the world’s first television-based chatbot in India. The artificial intelligence powered chatbot, calledFilmykaant, was developed with an advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology, which gives the chatbot the ability to read Hinglish. Talking about the launch, Vaishali Sharma, Head Marketing Sony MAX Movie Cluster, SAB and PAL, was quoted saying: “The potential of artificial intelligence is stupendous, and when applied aptly, can complement any business manifold.
Aug. 29, 2018
Vivo V11 Pro Press Renders and Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has been teasing its upcoming device, the V11/V11 Pro, for quite a while now. The latest in the string of teasers, which wasreleased earlier this week, revealed most of the smartphone’s design. Now, official press renders and specifications of the upcoming device have surfaced online.AndroidPurehas managed to procureofficial press rendersand specifications of the Vivo V11 Pro, which reveal the device in all its glory.Image: Android Pure
Aug. 29, 2018
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Invests Over Rs 2100 Crore in Paytm
one97 communications ltd., the parent company ofpaytm, has announced that it has received an investment from the warren buffett’s berkshire hathaway, making it the very first indian company to have received an investment from the oracle of omaha. the development comes just days aftermedia reports suggestedthat the two entities are very close to reaching a deal. while neither party officially revealed any details about the transaction, media reportssuggestthat the wall street firm acquired between 3-4 percent of the indian company for anything between $300 million (rs.
Aug. 29, 2018
WhatsApp to Educate Indian Users About The Dangers of Fake News
After being asked by the central government to take steps to stop the spread of disinformation on its platform,WhatsAppon Wednesday roped in New Delhi-based non-profit Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) to create awareness among its users about the need to verify information. “Our goal is to help keep people safe by creating greater awareness about fake news and empowering users to help limit its spread,” Ben Supple, Public Policy Manager at WhatsApp, said in a statement.
Aug. 29, 2018
Win an Actual Chicken Dinner at This Mumbai Pub’s PUBG Party
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds orPUBGand there’s a chance that you’ve also played at least a game, even if on your smartphone. The game is pretty straight forward, you jump onto a massive map alongside 99 other players and fight to the death to become the last man standing and win a chicken dinner. However, even though you might have won countless matches in-game, you’ve never even been close to getting an actual chicken dinner from the game.
Aug. 29, 2018
Xiaomi Poco F1 Review: Flagship of the Masses!
Xiaomi has perfected the art of pleasantly surprising its fans and followers, and it has done so unveiling great smartphones with striking specs at unexpected prices. This strategy has also played a major role in the growth and success that Xiaomi has achieved in India. But this time around, the company has pleasantly surprised everyone by launching a power-packed smartphone for a totally unexpected price. The Poco F1 by Xiaomi is a stunner of a smartphone that comes with a rich and vibrant specs sheet and my jaw still hurts from hanging loosely after first learning about the price.
Aug. 28, 2018
Amazon Reportedly Acquires Tapzo; Rolls Out Bill Payments Via Amazon Pay
Amazon India has announced the launch of a bill payments facility as part of itsAmazon Payplatform, enabling recharges and payments for various utilities, including electricity, landline, broadband, gas & telephone (both mobile and landline). More than 100 companies are already said to be on-board, including BSES, Tata Power, BSNL, BESCOM, Airtel, Vodafone, Reliance Jio, ACT Fibernet, Hathway, IGL, MGL and more. The retail giant is also offering exclusive promotional offers, including a 10 percent cashback up to Rs.
Aug. 28, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 Gets a Dismal 4/10 Rating in iFixit Teardown
A few weeks afterits official unveiling, theGalaxy Note 9has received the‘teardown’treatment from folksover at iFixit, and the results aren’t good. The device may have beenwidely praisedby large sections of the media as being probably the best Note device in Samsung’s history, but according to iFixit, the device, like its immediate predecessor, scored a dismal 4 out of 10 in terms of repairability.Image Courtesy: iFixit The teardown showed that most of the components of the Galaxy Note 9 are glued to the body of the device with a strong adhesive, and could only be pried open using high heat and suction.
Aug. 28, 2018
Gboard Gets Bitmoji Competitor ‘Mini’ Custom Selfie Stickers
After originally releasing it as‘Selfie Stickers’for the ill-fated Allo Chat app last year, Google is now rolling out its own take onApple’s MemojiandSnapchat’s Bitmojifor itsGboard appon Android and iOS. Called‘Mini’stickers – or simply‘Minis’– the feature will let users convert their selfies into emojis using a combination of machine learning, neural networks, and artist illustrations. According toEngadget, there are about 100 sticker styles that come in two different packs, including ‘Sweet’ and ‘Bold’, all of which can be customized by changing the shape of the face, the hairstyle, clothing, accessories and the like.
Aug. 28, 2018
Google Duo Gets Tablet Interface for Android Tablets and iPads
Google may be getting ready to phase out itsill-fated chat app, Allo, but the company is still gung-ho about its Duo video-calling app that was originally released exactly a couple of years ago. Afterrolling out Google Assistant integrationto the app earlier this year, the tech giant has now announced the roll-out of a new update that promises to bring video-calling support for Android tablets and iPads. The company hadearlier introduceda dedicated interface for tablets as part of a server-side update that also brought along multi-device support, but the feature was only available on a select number of devices for a handful of users.
Aug. 28, 2018
Google for India 2018: Everything Google Announced
Google Station, the company’s service which allows partners to roll out WiFi hotspots in public places by providing software and advice on hardware, has now partnered with Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited tobring high-quality internet coverage to over 12,000 villages, towns and citiesin the state of Andhra Pradesh. The initiative is expected to reach 10 million people, providing high-quality internet access to areas that have never been connected before. The company has also partnered with a number of smartphone manufacturers, including Micromax, Lava, Nokia and Transsion, to launch more Android Go edition smartphones that are priced within reach of more people.
Aug. 28, 2018
Google for India 2018: Tez is Now Google Pay; Introduces Key New Features
Tez has also played a major role in the growth of UPI payments in India, which have shot up over 14 times since its launch. The company further revealed that its next step in the process is to unify all of Google’s payment offerings globally, starting withTez which will now be called Google Pay. Even though Tez has now officially been renamed to Google Pay, the app will retain most of its features.
Aug. 28, 2018
Google’s Navlekha Initiative Will Help Publish Regional Language Content Online
Publishers interested in becoming part of the initiative can sign up on theNavlekha website. Google’s team responsible for the initiative will review all incoming applications and get in touch with publishers who qualify for the project. Once qualified, Google will help the publications set up their website and will further provide any assistance to maintain the online publication. Furthermore, Google will provide conversion and publication tools to help publications edit their regional language PDFs which can then be posted online.
Aug. 28, 2018
Indian Parents Post Photos of Children Online Despite Grave Threat: McAfee Report
Although Indian parents are aware that images of their children posted online could end up in the wrong hands, most of them are still sharing their kids’ images online often without any consent from them, a survey by global cyber security firm McAfee revealed on Tuesday. The survey, titled “The Age of Consent,” found 40.5 per cent of parents in India (with Mumbai being the most active) post a photo or video of their child at least once a day on their social media accounts, with 36 per cent posting a picture of their child once a week.
Aug. 28, 2018
LG Q7 Launched in India at Rs 15990, Goes on Sale in September
LG has today launched the Q7 mid-range smartphone in India at Rs. 15,990. The Q7 comes in Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue color options and goes on sale starting September 1st from all major retail outlets across the country. Originallyannouncedback in May, the Q7 brings a number of flagship features to the midrange segment such as QLens, Hi-Fi Quad DAC for superior audio playback and DTS:X 3D Surround Sound among others.
Aug. 28, 2018
LG Unveils Android One-Powered G7 One and G7 Fit with Snapdragon 821
LG G7 One The LG G7 One is a high-end device which packs a6.1-inch QHD+FullVision display with a 19.5:9 aspect ration, encased in a sleek body which isIP68 certifiedand also meets the durability parameters of theMIL-STD 810Gmilitary-grade durability standards. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s last year flagship chip, theSnapdragon 835, coupled with4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage,which can be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card.
Aug. 28, 2018
Microsoft Announces Xbox All Access Subscription Starting at $21.99/Month
It was recently reported that Microsoft was working on an Xbox-as-a-service offering calledXbox All Access, that would bundle a console alongside membership of Microsoft’s premium tier of gaming services at an affordable monthly payment. The report sounded too good to be true and sent the hearts of gamers racing, but it has now proved to be true after all. Following are the benefits you get with Xbox All Access: As for the pricing structure, the Xbox All Access plan with the Xbox One X console starts at $34.
Aug. 28, 2018
Paranoid Android Debuts Blink Navigation Gestures, New Oreo-based Builds
The team behind the Paranoid Android custom ROM and a number of its offshoots has resurfaced after a long hiatus, but it certainly has proven to be productive. First of all, Paranoid Android has releasednew Android 8.0 Oreo-based builds, after beginning work on Android Oreo back in October last year. However, the new custom ROM builds areonly compatible with a handful of Sony smartphones, which include the Xperia X, Xperia X Compact, Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZ1 and the Xperia XZ1 Compact.
Aug. 28, 2018
Poco F1’s LiquidCool Technology: How Well Does it Work?
Heat sinks or dissipation solutions have long been used in performance desktops to keep temperatures under control. But with the evolution of smartphones and their highly powerful internals, the concept is luring phone makers as much as those in the business of PCs. Early examples of liquid cooling on smartphones include a concept by Fujitsu, and the likes ofSamsung Galaxy S7, Lumia 950XL, and Sony Xperia XZ5. But it was not until Xiaomi launched a gaming phone under anew brand Black Sharkthat the technology rose up with the hype wave.
Aug. 28, 2018
Realme 2 First Impressions: An Upgrade or a Downgrade?
The first Realme smartphone was a surprise success in the Indian market, thanks to its value for money features and unique design but it did have anumber of flaws. The Realme 1 did not have a fingerprint scanner, the cameras were average and the design too had a few issues. Well, Realme (branched out of Oppo)has just launched the Realme 2 in Indiaat a starting price ofRs. 8990and it seems like a phone that brings a number of improvements over the Realme 1, while also packing a few downgrades.
Aug. 28, 2018
Realme 2 Launched in India With Notch, Dual Cameras For Rs 8990
After allthe teasersover the past few weeks, Realme (now branched out of Oppo) has finally launched theRealme 2in India. As was officially announced earlier, the device comes with a notch up top, making it one of the most affordable devices to sport thecontroversial design feature. Most of the key tech-specs werealready leakeda few days before today’s launch, and just about all of it has seemingly held up. Realme 2 Key Specifications
Aug. 28, 2018
Realme 2: What Makes It A Great Budget Phone?
The Realme 1 was a pretty successful smartphone in the Indian market, thanks to its value for money features and a unique design. Now, the company has just launched the Realme 2 (starting atRs. 8990), the successor the Realme 1 and it packs in a number of improvements and new features that make it one of the best budget phones out there in sub-₹10000 price range. So, what are the new changes and features that make the Realme 2 a great budget smartphone?
Aug. 28, 2018
Telegram Gets Chat Export Tool, Passport Improvements, Notification Exceptions And More
Encrypted chat app,Telegram, has got a number of new features as part of its latest update, which bumps up its version number to v4.9.1 on mobile and v1.3.13 on Windows. The update brings a large number of improvements, including improved security, the ability to export chat data, exceptions in notifications and more. Export Chat Data First up, users can now easily backup and export all chat data, including messages, images and other multimedia content onto another storage device (like their computer, for instance), with just a few taps.
Aug. 28, 2018
Top 6 Xiaomi Mi A2 Alternatives You Can Buy
India’s biggest smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi,recently launchedthe successor to its popular Mi A1 in the country, offering the unadulterated Android One experience with some great hardware. Priced at Rs. 16,999, the Mi A2 is one of the best smartphones in its price range as it features a Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. However, the smartphone is not perfect and its smaller battery, lack of a headphone jack and the absence of a microSD expansion slot might lead users to look for alternatives.
Aug. 28, 2018
Toyota to Invest $500Mn in Uber in Self-Driving Car Deal
Japanese auto major,Toyota, and American ride aggregator,Uber, have announced that they will expand their existing tie-up to jointly develop self-driving cars. As part of the deal, the Japanese automaker is set to invest $500 million (around Rs. 3,500 crore) in the US tech firm in a deal that values the latter at a whopping $72 billion.Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, and Shigeki Tomoyama, executive vice president, TMC, and president, Toyota Connected Company shake hands on the agreement to collaborate with the aim of advancing and bringing to market autonomous ride-sharing as a mobility service at scale.
Aug. 28, 2018
Twitter Suspends 486 More Accounts Linked to Iran, Russia for Suspicious Activities
After suspending 284 accounts originating in Iran and Russia, Twitter on Tuesday announced it has cracked down on additional 486 such accounts that were designed to mislead people in the Middle East, Latin America, Britain and the US. “Since our initial suspensions last week, we have continued our investigation, further building our understanding of these networks. In addition, we have suspended an additional 486 accounts for violating the policies outlined last week.
Aug. 28, 2018
YouTube Will Now Tell You The Time You Spend Watching Videos
Android 9 Pie has brought along its fair share ofdigital wellbeing tools, but Google has today made it simpler for users to track their YouTube usage, thanks to tools available within the app. YouTube has now added a new ‘Time Watched’ section in user’s account page (accessible from the top right corner), which will display you theamount of time spent watching videos each day. It not just shows stats in hours and minutes for the current day, but also the previous day and the whole week.
Aug. 27, 2018
AMD Unveils Radeon Pro V340 Dual-GPU Graphics Card with MxGPU Technology
Now that NVIDIA has made waves with its next-genRTX-seriesGPUs, arch-rival AMD has also announced a new graphics solution, the Radeon Pro V340, which is designed for high-density data center applications. The Radeon Pro V340 is a dual-GPU graphics card which is based on AMD’s Vega graphics architecture and is equipped with 32GB of Error Correcting Code High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM). The new AMD graphics card has a dual-slot design to accommodate two Vega-based GPUs and employs the AMD MxGPU Technology, making the Radeon Pro V340 the first graphics solution in its class to feature hardware-based GPU virtualization solution.
Aug. 27, 2018
Amazon Offering Free eBook to Prime Members, Physical Books at Just Rs. 129
Members of Amazon’s premium tier of service, Amazon Prime, enjoy a lot of benefits such as early access to deals, unlimited fast delivery at no additional cost, access to Prime Music and Prime Video among others. Now, the e-commerce giant is bestowing more benefits upon the Prime members, and these are targeted at bibliophiles. As part of a new strategy to woo buyers into opting for Prime, Amazon is offering 1 free eBook to Prime members every month.
Aug. 27, 2018
Asus Zenfone Max Pro in Blue Goes on Sale From August 30
Asus has introduced a new color variant for its mid-range warrior, theZenfone Max Pro M1. The device, which the Taiwanese tech company is calling the‘True Blue Performer’, is the Blue version of the handset that was earlier launched in Deepsea Black and Gray. With the launch of the new option, the smartphone will now be available in three colors in all. It’s worth noting here that apart from the new external paint job, the new model is otherwise identical to the available models in terms of the hardware specs and software features.
Aug. 27, 2018
BSNL ‘Monsoon Offer’ With 2GB Additional Daily Data Extended Till September 15
State-owned telecom giant,BSNL, has extended its‘Monsoon Offer’, which was originally launched in June to compete with the various deals and discounts being offered by Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and of course, Reliance jio.The company has announced that the offer will now be available for all users until September 15. According to Telecom Talk, the offer is valid on all major prepaid plans, including the Rs. 186, Rs. 429, Rs. 485, Rs. 666, and Rs.
Aug. 27, 2018
You Can Now Sign Up For HP Omen PUBG Challenger Series Tournament With $50,000 Prize Pool
HP has collaborated with Intel and PUBG Corporation to announce the inauguralOMEN by HP – Challenger Series Tournamentfor the Asia-Pacific region and Japan that will witness amateur PUBG players compete in the battle royale tournament. The OMEN by HP – Challenger Series Tournament has aprize pool of $50,000and has registration slots for players in two divisions, amateur and influencer invitation category. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4i2o0pHiPA&feature=youtu.be As for the tournament rules, the matches will solely be squad based consisting of four players in the FPP mode on the Erangel as well as the Miramar Map.
Aug. 27, 2018
Facebook Deletes Accounts, Bans Officials Linked to Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar
Facebook recently acknowledged that the company acted ‘too slow‘ when it comes to preventing the spread of incendiary content leading to the horrific ethnic genocide of the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, following aUN reportwhich found Facebook responsible for spreading hatred against the victims. Facebook is now trying to make amends by deleting Facebook accounts and pages that disseminated such content, and has also banned some officials and organizations from its platform which reportedly played a role in the appalling series of events.
Aug. 27, 2018
Fortnite Will Match Players Using Keyboard-Mouse on Consoles with PC Gamers
Fortnite is probably the biggest sensation in the world of gaming right now. The battle royale game has taken the world by storm and is available on every major gaming platform out there. However, anyone who has played the game on a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One can probably attest to the fact that playing Fortnite with a controller is a lot more difficult than playing with a keyboard and mouse.
Aug. 27, 2018
Galaxy A8 Star vs OnePlus 6: Quick Comparison
Samsung recentlylaunched the Galaxy A8 Starin India, and the smartphone hastoday gone on saleon Amazon priced atRs. 34,990. At that price, the phone competes against the OnePlus 6’s base variant that comes in atRs. 34,999. So, we decided to pit the two phones against each other and see how they stack up. Design and Build Speaking of the design and build quality of both these phones, theGalaxy A8 Star opts to go for an edge-to-edge display without a notch, preserving the 18:9 aspect ratio on the front.
Aug. 27, 2018
Xiaomi’s Donovan Sung Uses Older Picture to Show Off Poco F1’s Photography, Deletes Both Images Later
Xioami’s Poco F1 is smartphone designed to entice consumers in the mid-range segment with specifications that have traditionally belonged to relatively higher niche. Pocophone has been singing praises of the performance and the cameras on this smartphone and naturally, Xiaomi’s top leadership has been sweating it hard to promote the brand with a new identity. However, it appears that this pursuit of marketing devices vigourously has ended up in a heedless attempt by Xiaomi’s director of Product Management, Donovan Sung.
Aug. 27, 2018
Here’s How Netflix Plans to Bypass iTunes Payments in India
The development comes after recent reports suggested that the streaming service was testing various ways to get around Apple’s iTunes in a number of markets around the world. With Google and Apple both charging a 30-percent commission on all transactions done via their platforms, more and moredevelopers are looking to bypassthe Play Store and iTunes in order to increase their margins. In an official press statement, Gopal Vittal, Bharti Airtel’s managing director (India & South Asia) said,“Partnerships are at the core of Airtel’s DNA and affordable high-speed data services and growing smart devices have created a massive opportunity, perhaps one of the biggest in the world, for the uptake of content – both local and global”.
Aug. 27, 2018
Huawei Nova 3i Goes on Sale on Amazon Today For Rs 20,990
Huawei last monthlaunched the Nova 3 and Nova 3iin India, and the latter is now all set to go on sale in the country. The device will be available for purchase on Amazon from Noon today (August 27) at a price ofRs. 20,990for the only variant that’s been launched in India. Nova 3i Hardware Specifications TheNova 3iis a lighter version of theNova 3, and sports mid-range hardware for the most part.
Aug. 27, 2018
Indian Government’s New Drone Regulation Policies Go Into Effect in December
Christened ‘Drone Regulations 1.0’, the new drone flight policies are a part of theDigital Sky Programwhich is touted to be India’s first national unmanned traffic management platform that will require the drone as well as the pilot to opt for a compulsory one-time registration for the sake of identification. The Ministry of Civil Aviation’s official press release states that the drone regulations have been in development for several years, thanks to the rapid evolution in the drone technology, diversification of use case scenarios, and the need for enhanced security measures when it comes to protecting the confines of the Indian airspace.
Aug. 27, 2018
Latest Vivo V11 Pro Teaser Reveals New Design, Waterdrop Notch
Earlier this month, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivostarted sending out press invitesfor a launch event scheduled for September 6. At the event, the company is expected to launch the Vivo V11, information about which has been floating around the internet for a couple of weeks now. While the company has been teasing the device for a while now, its latestteasercompletely reveals both the front and back of the upcoming smartphone, which is along the lines of the leaked live images that surfaced earlier this month.
Aug. 27, 2018
New iPhones Will Stick with iPhone X Design, Come in New Colors: Bloomberg
Bloomberg spoke to people familiar with the matter about the new iPhones and has come out with the report that the new iPhones will indeed come in three different sizes, offering a varied set of features at varying price points to appeal to a wider audience. According to the report, the new iPhones won’t make any major design changes, so much so that the people Bloomberg spoke to labelled this as an ‘S year’ for the iPhones — a term the company uses for iPhones that don’t change much in the way of design and only upgrade the internal hardware of the phone.
Aug. 27, 2018
PVR Launches India’s First 4K Onyx Cinema LED Screen From Samsung
Delhi’s Vasant Kunj PVR has become the first multiplex in India to have an LED screen instead of standard projection systems typically found in public theaters. The Onyx Cinema LED panel fromSamsungcomes with a high dynamic range (HDR), specialized low-tone greyscale settings and what the company is calling an‘infinite contrast ratio’. According toSamsung’s official press release, the peak brightness level of the panel is around 10 times greater than what’s generally offered by standard cinema projectors (146fL versus 14fL).
Aug. 27, 2018
Reliance Jio Overtakes Vodafone To Become 2nd Largest Indian Telco by Revenue
Having taken the Indian telecom market by storm since its entry,Reliance Jiohas now gone pastVodafoneto become the second largest telecom service provider in the country in terms of Revenue Market Share (RMS), according to data published by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The Mukesh Ambani-led telco is believed to have increased its RMS by 253 basis points (bps) to 22.4-percent at the end of the June quarter, even as all the other leading telcos saw their RMS shrink by significant margins.
Aug. 27, 2018
Rootless Pixel Launcher Hits The Play Store, With Companion App for Google Feed
The Rootless Pixel Launcher, one of the best-knownstock Android launcher apps, has finally hit the Google Play Store. The app, which earlier required users to get updates from the developer’s GitHub page, is now listed on the Play Store asRootless Launcher. The Rootless Launcher is currentlybased on Android Oreoand is free to download. As for the features, the Rootless Launcher brings functionalities such as the Pixel Launcher’s bottom search bar, support for adaptive icon packs, icon shape and wallpaper-based theme selection among others.
Aug. 27, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Is Now Available on Amazon India; Priced at Rs. 34,990
Samsung’s latest attempt at the mid-range smartphone market in India came in the form of the Galaxy A8 Star that the company launched on August 24. The smartphone is now available to purchase on Amazon for a price ofRs. 34,990. At that price, the Galaxy A8 Star brings in aSnapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. There’s a dual camera set up on the back featuring24MP + 16MP cameras, along with a 24MP front facing camerafor selfies and video calls.
Aug. 27, 2018
Google, Alibaba, Amazon Vying For Huge Future Group Stake
Having lost out to Walmartin its bid to buy Flipkart, Amazon is nowtraining its gunson one of the largest offline retailers in the country, Future Group.According to Business Standard, the US tech giant begun formal negotiations with the Kishore Biyani-led company to buy a 12 to 15 percent stake for around $600-700 million (roughly Rs. 4,200 crore to Rs. 4,900 crore). According to unnamed sources quoted by the report, the two sides have signed a term sheet, which suggests that the two have officially entered a pact to take the talks further.
Aug. 27, 2018
SteelSeries Unveils Limited Edition PUBG Gaming Keyboard, Headset, Mouse and More
SteelSeries has launched a new line-up of PUBG-branded gaming accessories which flaunt design elements inspired by the hit battle royale game. The new SteelSeries gaming peripherals include the Arctis 5 PUBG Edition headset, Apex M750 TKL PUBG Edition keyboard, Rival 310 PUBG Edition mouse and the QCK+ PUBG Miramar Edition mousepad. The Arctis 5 PUBG Edition headset is a sleek-looking device which features PUBG’s winner slogan with a beautiful artwork on the earcup.
Aug. 27, 2018
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway in Talks to Acquire Paytm Stake
One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, has the backing of investment giants such as SoftBank and Alibaba Group, and it seems that the company is in line to add another investment behemoth to this list. According to reports today, Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway is in talks to buy a small stake in Paytm at a value of approximately Rs 2,000-2,500 crore, which translates to an investment of around $300-$350 million.
Aug. 27, 2018
WhatsApp Auto Backups on Google Drive Not Protected by Encryption
In a revelation that’s being described asshockingandunacceptableby sections of the media and users alike,WhatsApphas announced that backed-up chats, messages, images and videos onGoogle Driveare not protected by the former’s end-to-end encryption. In a message postedon the FAQ sectionof its official blog, the Facebook-owned messaging platform says that“Media and messages you back up aren’t protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encryption while in Google Drive”. The development comes just days after the Google and WhatsAppannounced a tie-upthat will allow people to back-up all their WhatsApp messages on Google Drive without worrying about running out of free storage.
Aug. 27, 2018
WhatsApp Gets Supreme Court Notice Over Payments Service
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Centre and messaging service provider WhatsApp after a plea sought direction to restrain the app fromproceeding with its payments systemsunless it fully complies with RBI’s provisions. A bench of Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Indu Malhotra sought response from WhatsApp, Law and Justice Ministry, Finance Ministry and Information Technology Ministry within four weeks. Advocate Virag Gupta, appearing for the petitioner Centre for Accountability and Systemic Change, contended that the messaging platformdoes not comply with provisionof mandating a Grievance Officer and other laws of India including Know Your Customer (KYC) norms laid down by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Aug. 27, 2018
Social Media Won’t Be Allowed to Disrupt Elections in India, Says IT Minister
Social media platforms will never be allowed toabuse India’s election processand stringent measures backed by laws on data protection and individual privacy have been put in place, Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said. Addressing the plenary of the G-20 Digital Economy Ministerial meeting in Salata, Argentina, on 23 and 24 August, Prasad also noted that India had taken serious note of the reported data misuse by social media platforms and said the purity of the democratic process should never be compromised, an IT ministry statement said on Sunday.
Aug. 27, 2018
Epic Games Rages Over Google Revealing Fortnite Security Flaw Earlier Than Expected
Earlier this month, Google’s security engineersfound a flawin theFortnite for Androidinstaller. As is normal in such cases, the company informed Epic Games about the vulnerability. Epic Games took swift action on the report and by August 17 (according to the Google Issue Tracker), the company had deployed a fix that would secure newer Android devices from being vulnerable to the exploit. Epic also asked Google to give them the full 90 daysbefore making the issue public so that users have time to update their installers.
Aug. 26, 2018
Asus ROG Chimera G703 Review: One of the Fastest Gaming Laptops Out There!
Design and Build Quality Opening up with laptop, you’ll be greeted with a large17.3-inch display with thick bezelson each side and two speakers on the bottom bezel. The palm rest has arubberized plastic finish which is very prone to fingerprints and oil stains, but it feels really comfortable while typing. Thetwo power input ports(yes you read that right) lie on the back of the device along with themini DisplayPort portand thefull-sized HDMI 2.
Aug. 26, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A2: The Best Budget Smartphone?
TheNokia 6.1 Plushas been made official, and at a price ofRs. 15,999the phone brings in a nice glass and metal build,dual rear cameras, stock Android, and more. In India, the smartphone is competing against the likes of Xiaomi’s popularRedmi Note 5 Pro(Rs. 14,999), and the stock Android boastingMi A2(Rs. 16,999) launched earlier this month. So if you’re wondering as to which of these phones is the one you should go for, well we’ve compared the three phones to make your life easier.
Aug. 26, 2018
Realme 2’s Leaked Specifications Point at Snapdragon 450, AI Camera
Realme, which hasspun out of popular Chinese brand Oppo, is about to launch its second smartphone after the wide success received by its first smartphone – Realme 1. But even before the launch of the Realme 2, which is pegged for August 28, aposter revealing its specifications has been leaked online. As per the leaked information, the Realme 2 is expected to sport a6.2-inch display with a resolution of 720×1520and a 19:9 aspect ration.
Aug. 26, 2018
Vodafone’s Rs 159 Plan Reportedly Brings 1GB Daily Data for 28 Days
With its main rival,Airtel, starting to offer4G data at cheaper price-points to compete with Reliance Jio,Vodafonehas once again announced a new prepaid pack in an effort to keep up with its rivals in the country. As part of the plan, the company has now announced a Rs. 159 recharge voucher that offers 1GB of data along with 250 minutes of voice calls and 100 SMSes per day for a period of 28 days.
Aug. 25, 2018
YouTube’s Non-Skippable Ads Rolling Out to More Creators Soon
Google-owned YouTube is expanding the concept of non-skippable advertisements on its platform for the creators to monetise their content and earn more revenue. The change will begin rolling out from next week and eligible creators will get a notification in their dashboard, company officials said in a video uploaded on YouTube’s Creator Insider channel, late on Friday. Creators would also get an option to turn on non-skippable ads for already existing videos on their channels.
Aug. 25, 2018
Asus Zenfone 5z Update Adds ‘Lift to Face Unlock’, RAW Support and More
Asus’s flagship smartphone, theZenfone 5Z, is one of the very best flagship devices at the ~$500 price-point, and the company is making it even betterwith new updatessince its launch. The company is nowrolling outyet another update that brings along a bunch of features and functionality to the venerable‘affordable flagship’. The new features include support for RAW image capture, switching between EIS/OIS, and panorama mode. Another new feature is‘lift to Face Unlock’that does away with the need to press the power button to use Face Unlock every time.
Aug. 25, 2018
Facebook Fixes Bug That Marked Several Posts as Spam
A day after some users complained about their Facebook posts being marked as spam, Facebook on Saturday said it has fixed the bug that caused the problem. “We have fixed a bug that caused some posts to be incorrectly marked as spam. We’ve restored the posts that were affected and are very sorry this happened,” Facebook said in a tweet. Even journalist and author Salena Zito’s New York Post article, entitled “Why Trump’s supporters won’t care about Cohen and Manafort,” was flagged as spam and removed from Facebook.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale Roundup: The Best Deals You Can Get Right Now
The Flipkart Superr Sale is going on today, and there are a bunch of great deals on all varieties of products ranging from power banks and headphones to laptops and TVs. We’ve put together a list of all the best Flipkart Superr Sale deals that you should definitely check out. Flipkart Superr Sale: Categories We’ve broken the deals down into categories so you can jump straight to the deals you’re interested in.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get Acer Predator Helios 300 for Rs. 78,990 (Rs. 11,000 Off)
The Flipkart Superr Sale is live and there are a bunch of great deals you can get your hands on, including this really sweet deal on the Acer Predator Helios 300 (Rs. 78,990). With specs like that, the game will easily handle most AAA titles of today with ease running on medium settings, whereas if you’re into eSports titles like CS: GO, League of Legends, or lighter games like Fortnite, you’ll be easily able to play them on the highest of settings.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get Ambrane 10000 mAh Power Bank for Rs. 599 (Rs. 180 Off)
If you’re looking for a powerbank to keep your smartphone juiced up, the Ambrane 10,000 mAh power bank is available for justRs. 599as part of the Flipkart Superr Sale right now. The power bank comes with three USB ports along with a microUSB port to charge the powerbank itself. When it’s fully charged, the Ambrane 10,000 mAh power bank can charge up to three devices simultaneously. There’s even an LED flash light that can come in handy in certain situations.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get Canon 3000D for Rs. 21,990 (Rs. 3,000 Off)
The Flipkart Superr Sale is going on, and we’re digging through all the deals to get you the best ones. If you’re looking to buy an entry level DSLR camera to begin your journey of photography, the Canon 3000D is currrently available on Flipkart for justRs. 21,990— that’s a flat Rs. 3,000 discount on the camera. The Canon 3000D comes with an 18MP APSC-CMOS sensor, 9 autofocus points, and supports 1080p video recording at 30FPS.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get Chromecast 2 for Just Rs. 2,799 (Rs. 600 Off)
If you’ve been looking to convert your boring, regular TV into a more exciting TV, the Chromecast is a great way of doing just that, and with the Chromecast 2 going on sale in Flipkart’s Superr Sale, now is the perfect time to get your regular TV up to some exciting stuff, and save some money as well. The Chromecast 2 is currently available on Flipkart for a low low price ofRs.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get Google Home Mini for Rs. 3699 (Rs. 800 Off)
If you’re looking to start converting your house to a smart home, the Google Home Mini is one of the best smart speakers to get right now; and, under the ongoing Flipkart Superr Sale the Google Home Mini is available at a discounted price ofRs. 3,699— a flat Rs. 800 discount over its usual price of Rs. 4,499. The Google Home Mini brings the Google Assistant, a pretty impressive sound quality (really, read Varun’s thoughts about it in hisGoogle Home Mini review), and an amazing build quality as well.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get iFFALCON 40″ Smart TV for Rs. 16,999 (Rs. 3,000 Off)
The Flipkart Superr Sale is live and there are a bunch of great products on offer; among them is the iFFALCON 40″ FullHD Smart TV that’s currently available for justRs. 16,999after a price drop of Rs. 3,000 on its usual selling price of Rs. 19,999. The iFFALCON F2 — as the TV is named — comes in with a refresh rate of 60Hz, and has three HDMI ports, along with two USB ports for connecting devices like consoles to the TV.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Get iPad Pro 10.5″ for Rs. 46900 (Rs. 3000 Off)
The Apple iPad offers a user experience which has remained unmatched by any other tablet. Apart from entertainment, the iPad is also a great productivity tool which does not specifically limited to a single class of users. Now, if you’ve been wanting to get iPad, you can now get one of the powerful iPad’s – the iPad Pro – for thelowest price so faron theFlipkart Superr Saletoday. The 10.5-inch iPad Pro with 64GB of storage can be bought forRs 46,900on today’s sale at Flipkart.
Aug. 25, 2018
Flipkart Superr Sale: Here are All the Offers on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
The Flipkart Superr Sale is on and there are a bunch of offers on the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL. Here’s a quick look at all the offers you can avail. Pixel 2 The Pixel 2 is available at a price ofRs. 47,999on Flipkart right now after a discount of Rs. 2,000. However, you can avail a bunch of other offers to further lower the price. Buy the Pixel 2 on Flipkart (Rs.
Aug. 25, 2018
Google Discovered Epic Vulnerability in Epic’s Fortnite Android Installer
Google has revealed that it discovered a serious vulnerability in Epic’s firstFortnightinstaller for Android, potentially allowing any app with the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission to substitute the APK immediately after the download is completed and the fingerprint is verified. According to anissutracker postby a Googler, the flaw allowed cyber-criminals to‘easily’carry out an attack using a FileObserver, following which, the Fortnite Installer will proceed to install the substituted (fake) APK. As can be seen from the thread, Google apparently notified Epic about its discovery on August 15th, following which, Epic had 90-days to patch up the flaws, in line with standard industry practices.
Aug. 25, 2018
Google France Shuts Down its Google+ Account; Asks Followers to Move to Facebook, Twitter
In what could well be the the beginning of the end forGoogle‘s ill-fated social networking platform, Google+, the tech giant has decided to shutter its official Google France page on the site.Announcing its decisionearlier this week, Google suggested that the affected users should follow the company on Facebook and Twitter. https://plus.google.com/+GoogleFrance/posts/dQQpgdhqVM7 While Google France had a little over 300,000 followers on Google+, Madonna hasmore than 10 million followerson the platform, and apparently, is fairly active on it as well, having posted multiple comments and images this week itself.
Aug. 25, 2018
Google Pixel 3 XL Revealed Completely in Unboxing Video
Pixel 3 devices have received one of most rigorous treatment from the community of leakers and while we still haveover a month left to the official launch, many unofficial leaks have informed us what the smartphone could look like. Even worse, a pile of Pixel 3 devices was stolen and these smartphones are nowbeing sold on the black marketfor nearly double the intended price. While we’ve already seen the contents of the Pixel 3 XL retail package, a YouTube channel by the name of “In DIGI” has uploaded thefirst unboxing video of the Google smartphone.
Aug. 25, 2018
Huawei, Honor Offer Free Repairs to Water Damaged Devices in Kerala
In its own good way of assisting the people of Kerala in healing from the wrath of the recent state-wide floods, Huawei and sub-brand Honor haveannounced free service to all devices damaged because of water. Huawei and Honor have also alerted technical teams across all of their service centers in Kerala to offer timely service to a large number of customers. As per information shared by Twitter handles of Huawei and Honor, thedevices will be waterlogged devices will be repaired free of cost.
Aug. 25, 2018
JioPhone 2 Hands-on: A Feature Phone Packed With Smarts!
Reliance Industriesannouncedthe successor to its first-ever smart feature phone, the JioPhone 2, earlier in July to further fuel the reach of 4G connectivity among users across the nation. The device landed in the Beebom office earlier this week,post its first flash sale, and it seems like a worthy upgrade over the original JioPhone. The JioPhone 2 (Rs. 2,999) doesn’t stick with the candy bar design of its predecessor but instead, brings along a new experience to the users.
Aug. 25, 2018
Leaked Sony Xperia XZ3 Image Shows Single Rear Camera, Large Bezels
Sony’s smartphone business hasn’t been doing too well, but the company isn’t looking to throw in the towel any time soon. Earlier this year, itlaunched the Xperia XZ2 Premium, which comes with a 4K HDR display and the company’s first dual-camera setup with MotionEye technology. Now, it seems like the company might be gearing up for the launch of its next-gen flagship, theXperia XZ3, pretty soon. Now, a new leaked image, said to be of the upcoming device, shows that Sony is unlikely to venture too far from the current-generation model in terms of the design language.
Aug. 25, 2018
LG ThinQ TVs Getting Google Assistant in 7 Countries
The company’s ThinQ TVs came with integrated Google’s digital assistant when they were introduced in the US and added support for Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa soon after. However, it’s only now that these TVs in other countries will start getting Google Assistant, which should greatly enhance the user experience. Google Assistant on LG ThinQ TVs will let users check the weather, make a restaurant reservation, control smart lights and do a lot more.
Aug. 25, 2018
Microsoft’s Workplace App “Teams” Updated With New Features
Microsoft has announced a new update to its workplace app “Teams” that brings various new features like Skype integration, in-line translation capabilities, accommodation for over 250 participants in meetings and more. “Teams would now support cloud-based meeting recording, “meeting lobby” for dial-in callers to qualify before they join the meetings and dial-in fallback support to ensure joining a meeting even in the event of network issues,” James Skay, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Intelligent Communications Product Marketing Group, Microsoft wrote in a blog post on Friday.
Aug. 25, 2018
New iPad Pro Case Leak Suggests Rear Mounted Fingerprint Scanner
While theupcoming iPhones, expected to be announced onSeptember 12, are definitely the most anticipated smartphones of the quarter, Apple is expected to unveil new products across its lineup — including, if reports are to be believed, an all new iPad Pro. Rumors that thenew iPad Prowill come with Face ID tech, and slim bezels all around it have been floating around the internet for quite some time now, and if that is indeed the case when (and if) Apple announces the new iPad Pro next month, it’ll mean the end of Touch ID on yet another Apple product.
Aug. 25, 2018
Apple Donates Rs. 7 crore for Kerala’s Flood Victims
Heartbroken by the catastrophic flooding in Kerala, US tech giant Apple on Saturday announced to donate Rs 7 crore towards the ongoing relief work. “We’re heartbroken by the catastrophic flooding in Kerala. Apple is donating Rs 7 crore to support the life saving work Mercy Corps India and the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund are undertaking to support survivors, help those who have been displaced and rebuild homes and schools,” the Cupertino-based iPhone maker said in a statement.
Aug. 25, 2018
New OnePlus Device Gets Certified; Expected to be OnePlus 6T
As has been seen before, listings on the EEC website don’t reveal any data about hardware specifications of smartphones, so the only thing that’s revealed by the latest development is the fact that a 6T is indeed under development at OnePlus, as has often been rumored before. While OnePlus is yet to reveal anything officially about its upcoming handset, rumors suggest that the device will be the first one to be sold directly by a mainstream US carrier.
Aug. 25, 2018
Samsung Offering Free Duo Wireless Charger With Galaxy Note 9 in The US
The all-newGalaxy Note 9may bea $999 device, but the South Korean tech giant is sweetening the deal for would-be buyers by offering a free‘Duo’wireless chargerthat would otherwise cost around $99 at various online stores. Buyers are also entitled to get aNote 9 coverof their choice as part of a free bundle offered by the company to all early birds. The company is also offering a Galaxy Note 9 bundle with the Duo and theIconX earbuds, but for an additional $99.
Aug. 25, 2018
Samsung’s Note-Series Infographic Acts as If the Note 7 Never Happened
It’s understandable why Samsung doesn’t want people to be talking about the Galaxy Note 7. It was supposed to be the device that would re-establish Samsung’s superiority over its competitors after a lukewarm response to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge earlier that year, but unfortunately for the South Korean company, that was not to be. The Note series has since become one of the best-known smartphone ranges and in recent times, has managed to transcend its niche and has crossed over into the smartphone mainstream with the increase in multimedia consumption on hand-held devices.
Aug. 25, 2018
Security Flaws Leave Millions of AT&T and T-Mobile SIMs Exposed to Hackers
Besides being the points of connection, mobile numbers have long been associated with the identity of users and this is what was compromised in a major security breach that took place recently. As perBuzzfeed News, two individual flaws – one in Apple’s online store and another in the website of phone insurance provider, Asurion – might haverevealed information about as many as 77 million T-Mobile and AT&T customers. Exposed by security researchers Nicholas “Convict” Ceraolo andPhobia, the security flaws revealed the account PINs of customers of the two operators.
Aug. 25, 2018
Tesla to Remain a Public Company: Elon Musk
Electric carmaker Tesla will remain a publicly traded company, CEO Elon Musk said, barely weeks after he floated the idea of going private. This comes after Musk had discussions with existing shareholders and financial advisors and learned that there is little appetite for such a move. “I knew the process of going private would be challenging, but it’s clear that it would be even more time-consuming and distracting than initially anticipated.
Aug. 25, 2018
Twitter CEO to Testify Before US House Panel on September 5
Facing the heat over alleged censoring of Republicans on Twitter, its CEO Jack Dorsey will testify before a US House panel about algorithms and content monitoring. According to a report in CBS News late on Friday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that Dorsey will present himself before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on September 5. “Social media platforms are increasingly serving as today’s town squares. But sadly, conservatives are too often finding their voices silenced,” McCarthy said in a statement.
Aug. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Invites Beta Testers for MIUI Updates to Poco F1
Xiaomi’s newly launched Poco F1 comes with a new version of MIUI customized for Pocophone devices. Called “MIUI for Poco”, the Android skin borrows features from the original MIUI as well as stock Android to offer a cleaner and performance-oriented interface. ThePoco F1is all set to go on sale on the 29th of this month and to ensure continuous improvement of MIUI for Poco, Xiaomi is nowinviting beta testersfor the same.
Aug. 25, 2018
Xiaomi Launches Mi Notebook Pro 2 With 8th Gen Intel CPUs, 128GB SSD
Earlier this month, Xiaomi refreshed its portfolio of performance laptops with theMi Notebook Pro GTX Editionwith powerful NVIDIA GPUs and latest Intel processors. And now, the company has broughtanother new laptop in the Pro series, called the Mi Notebook Pro 2, which is priced strategically to attract the average customer. Xiaomi’s Mi Notebook Pro 2 packs inlatest eighth-gen Intel Core CPUs with choices up to Core i7. Paired with the CPU isup to 8GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 32GB of RAM.
Aug. 25, 2018
Oppo R17 Pro Is Official: Tiny Notch, Triple Camera With SuperVOOC Fast Charging
After much anticipation, Oppo has finally made the Oppo R17 Pro official, and the device certainly packs in a punch. While many expected that the Oppo Find X would be the first in many of the devices to come with a full-screen display and no notch, Oppo seems to have gone with the notched-design on the R17 Pro. However, it is probably one of the best-looking notches out there. The Oppo R17 Pro features a6.
Aug. 24, 2018
Aadhaar eKYC Must be Authenticated With On-The-Spot Facial Recognition, Say UIDAI
After mandating aphased rollout of facial recognitionas an additional mode of authentication from September 15, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has now announced that eKYC photos will have to be verified on-the-spot with‘live face photo’capture to implementfacial identificationat banks or while buying new SIMs. In aninterview to the Times of India, UIDAI CEO, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, confirmed the news, saying that the new plan will not only make Aadhaar identification more secure, but also more inclusive.
Aug. 24, 2018
Amazon-Exclusive Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Announced in India; to Go on Sale for Rs 34,990 From August 27
Following the unveiling in China and Philippines, Samsung has announced that it will be bringing its latest mid-range performer, the Galaxy A8 Star, to India. The smartphone comes with dual “IntelliCam” cameras, face unlock, and a Super AMOLED Infinity Display in an attire that reminds us somewhat of the Galaxy S8+ for a price of Rs 34,990. Amazon India which earlier teased the device has now revealed details about the Galaxy A8 Star’s specifications.
Aug. 24, 2018
Apple Poaches Tesla Employees to Work on Apple Car, Battery Technology
But Tesla is also facing another problem, and that is employee exodus courtesy of Apple. According to a CNBC report, dozens of engineers and supply chain managers have left Tesla to work for Apple on different projects such as Apple’s secretive‘Project Titan’car program, battery technology and optics among others. Tesla employees, whose former colleagues are now working at Apple, have revealed that they were attracted by better stock benefits and thehigher pay offered by Apple, which is nearly 50 percent higher at Apple compared to what technicians and software engineers make at the Elon Musk-led company.
Aug. 24, 2018
Get the New Boogiedown Emote in Fortnite for Free by Enabling 2FA
Fortnite is a huge game but that also means there are plenty of people out there looking to steal your progress and your login ID. Epic Games is looking to thwart any such attempts with a new feature for the game. As announced by Fortnite inan official tweet,Epic Games is offering a free Boogiedown Emote in Fortnite Battle Royale. All you have to do is just enable two-factor authentication for your account.
Aug. 24, 2018
Google Could Abandon Pixel Brand Next Year
With all these Google Pixel 3 XL leaks, there’s obviously a lot of talk about that dreaded notch and how Google has succumbed to industry trends. But a curious piece of information was dropped in the first review of the upcoming phone, which puts the future of the Pixel series in doubt. While mobile-review.com’sPixel 3 XL reviewwas not at glowing – thePixel 3 XLwas called “predictable and boring” – the author says that Google is currently building 7 prototypes of the Pixel phones.
Aug. 24, 2018
Google Pixel 3 Will Reportedly Have Improved Pixel Visual Core, ‘Super Selfies’ and More
Leaks about the upcoming Pixel 3 phones have been gettingmore frequent of late, and now that many arebeing sold in the black market in Europe, even more info is expected to keep flowing in ahead of theexpected launch in October. Latest leaks suggest that the devices will ship with a new and improved Pixel Visual Core chip, as well a so-called‘Super Selfies’feature. While details about the new hardware remain unclear, the second-gen Visual Core chip will apparently be used for‘more than just HDR+’,according to 9to5Google.
Aug. 24, 2018
Google Tez Could Be Absorbed Into Google Pay, Could Enable UPI Payments On Play Store
Google Tez, the company’s payment solution customized for India, could soon become a part of the company’s global payments solution –Google Pay. Besides the rebranding, this step will allow Google tointegrate UPI payments to enable purchases on the Google Play Store. Experts, as per anET Techreport, hold the opinion that this consolidation, and particularly UPI payments on the Play Store will increase Indian spending on the store for apps, videos, music, or e-books.
Aug. 24, 2018
Govt Doesn’t Want to Ban Messaging Apps: DoT Secretary
The government has no intention of imposing a blanket ban on messaging applications and is looking for other “technical solutions” to curbinstances of fake newsand misuse of these apps, a senior official said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a conference here, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said that “technical solutions” would be worked out based on technologies such as metadata and artificial intelligence (AI) to address the concerns.
Aug. 24, 2018
Here’s a Look at the New Google Camera App UI in the Pixel 3
With each passing day, there’s less and less mystery around the Google Pixel 3 XL. While we have only seen renders of the smaller Pixel 3, the XL has got a hands-on treatment, videos anda lot more, thanks to stolen shipments which arebeing sold on the European black market. And to cap it all off, there’s a review out there as well. You can see the full review onmobile-review.com, which claims it got the Pixel 3 XL for free, before it started being sold illegally.
Aug. 24, 2018
Here’s How You Can Use Google Maps on the JioPhone 2
Reliance recently announced its second-gen smart feature phone,the JioPhone 2, and we are currently getting it ready for a review at the Beebom office. It’s a lightweight and compact device with a horizontal screen and physical QWERTY keypad, which is a definitive upgrade over its predecessor. The JioPhone 2 is powered byKaiOS2.5, giving us access to a ton of features and apps includingGoogle Mapsfor navigation (yes, the device has GPS support).
Aug. 24, 2018
Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Y9 (2019) Certified Ahead of October Launch
With just weeks to go for the expected official unveil of the Huawei Mate 20 andMate 20 Proin October, the devices have been certified by the Moscow-based Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). While not a lot has been revealed from the listing, it does confirm that the duo will ship withAndroid Pieonboard. While not a lot is known about the Huawei Y9, some information has leaked about the other devices. The upcoming Huawei flagships are expected to be powered by the company’s all-newKirin 980 chipsetthat’s expected to be unveiled at the upcoming IFA conference in Berlin later this month.
Aug. 24, 2018
India Wants Facebook, YouTube to Delete ‘Objectionable’ Content Within 10 Hours Of All Requests
The central government led by PM Narendra Modi recently set up acommitteetasked with framing rules to regulate news on online portal and digital media outlets, as well as broadcasting platforms, such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and others. The centre is now knocking at the Supreme Court’s door to enforce stricter rules for content moderation. According to a report, the central government has found attempts to clean up online content inadequate, especially in relation to videos depicting sexual violence or abuse, and hate speech.
Aug. 24, 2018
Lenovo’s New Tablet Lineup Starts at $69.99 For Android Go Variant
Even as the global tablet market continues to shrink, dropping 13.5-percent in the last quarter according to latest data from IDC, Lenovo has announced five new budget tablets for the US market. The devices run Android Oreo, with prices that start at just $70. The tablets are divided into three distinct lineups – the E-series on the base, the M-series in the middle and the P-series at the top. Lenovo Tab E7
Aug. 24, 2018
MobiKwik, IRCTC Tie-up Brings 10% Discount on Indian Railway Tickets
MobiKwik has tied-up with IRCTC to announce a new promotional offer for the upcoming festive season that promises up to 10 discount on train ticket bookings. According to an official press release from the company, all users who book their train tickets withIRCTCwill be eligible for the offer when they make payments viaMobiKwik. Users will also be eligible to use their‘SuperCash’balance to get an instant discount of up to 10-percent on the ticket price.
Aug. 24, 2018
Samsung’s First Android Go Phone Is the Exynos 7570-Powered Galaxy J2 Core
An Android Go-powered Samsung smartphone was spotted onGeekbenchback in May and a month later, hands-on images of the device and itskey specswere leaked. Samsung has now officially unveiled theGalaxy J2 Core, an entry-level smartphone which is Samsung’s first Android Go device. The Galaxy J2 Core boots Android Go based on Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with ‘Go’ edition of optimized Google apps such as Assistant Go, Gmail Go, Maps Go, and YouTube Go among others.
Aug. 24, 2018
The Great Honor Sale: Get Huge Discounts on Honor Phones Starting August 27 on Flipkart
As part of ‘The Great Honor Sale’, the flagship Honor 10, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i, and the recently launched Honor 9N will be up for grab. During the sales fest, Flipkart will also offer an extradiscount of 10%on purchases made using an HDFC Bank debit or credit card across selected range of Honor smartphones Listed below are the details of the offers that can be availed on Honor smartphones during the 3-day sales fest:
Aug. 24, 2018
The ‘Neta’ App Lets Voters Rate Local Politicians, Report Problems
“Neta – Leaders’ Report Card”, an app that seeks to connect voters with political leaders, was downloaded over 1 lakh times on Google Play Store within hours of launch on Thursday. The app, which enables voters to rate their MLAs and MPs with an aim to bring transparency and accountability among political leaders, was formally launched on Friday by former President Pranab Mukherjee. Developed by Flipped Pvt Ltd, the stated mission of the app is to increase transparency, strengthen participatory governance and ensure accountability of leaders.
Aug. 24, 2018
Vodafone Launches New Prepaid Plans With 1.5GB Daily Data Starting at Rs. 209
Vodafone has introduced three new prepaid plans which offer 1.5GB of data per day, alongside bundled voice calls and SMS benefits. Vodafone’s new prepaid plans are priced atRs. 209, Rs. 479andRs. 529, and take on similarly priced prepaid plans from Jio which also offer 1.5GB of daily data. The new Vodafone plans are only available in a select few telecom circles across the country, however, they are expected to become available in all circles soon.
Aug. 24, 2018
WhatsApp Feels It’s Being Singled Out in India Over WhatsApp Payments Delay
WhatsApp’s UPI-basedWhatsApp Paymentshas so far been available to only alimited set of usersin India, and its wider rollout has been delayed due to reasons such as oppositionfrom rivals, ambiguous language about data sharing with Facebook, lawmakers andFacebook’s own troubles with data scandals. Insider sources have now revealed that WhatsApp feels its payments service is being singled out by the government, while its rivals are enjoying an unfair advantage. Due to the hurdles in the wider rollout in India, the company is now exploring the option of releasing the payments feature in other countries, a source toldEconomic Timeson conditions of anonymity.
Aug. 24, 2018
YouTube’s New Copyright Match Tool Starts Rolling Out to Creators
YouTube creators have long been facingcopyright issues, with their videos being ripped off by random channels to boost their ranking and monetization. Though YouTube already has a plethora of checks in place, it’s now startedrolling out the Copyright Match tool,announced last month, to creators. The Copyright Match tool, which became available on ourBeebom YouTube channeljust this morning, is designed to make it simpler for us to “find re-uploads of our content on other channels.
Aug. 23, 2018
Apple Removes Facebook’s Onavo ‘Security’ App from App Store
Apple has removed Facebook-owned Onavo security app from the App Store because it reportedly violated its privacy guidelines. The Wall Street Journal first reported that Facebook will pull a mobile virtual private network (VPN) app calledOnavofrom Apple’s App Store. Later, a CNBC report on late Wednesday said the iPhone maker asked Facebook to voluntarily remove the app as it flouted its privacy rules. “With the latest update to our guidelines, we made it explicitly clear that apps should not collect information about which other apps are installed on a user’s device for the purposes of analytics or advertising/marketing,” an Apple spokesperson was quoted as saying.
Aug. 23, 2018
Asus Zenfone 5Z, Max Pro M1 Available on Discount During Flipkart ‘Superr Sale’
It hasn’t even been a couple of weeks since its 3-day long‘Big Freedom Sale’ended on August 12, but Flipkart has already announced that it will hold a daylong‘Superr Sale’on its platform on August 25. The online retailer is expected to offer deals and discounts on a number of product categories during the sale, including on smartphones, laptops, audio devices, cameras and more. Two of the devices that will be part of the promo are Asus’ Flipkart-exclusive smartphones, the flagship Zenfone 5Z and the mid-range Zenfone Max Pro M1.
Aug. 23, 2018
Australia Bans Huawei from Selling 5G Technology In the Country
Chinese tech company Huawei said on Thursday that the Australian government has blocked it from providing5G technologyfor the country’s wireless networks. Huawei, one of the world’s biggest makers of smartphones and telecommunications equipment, said that the government had informed it of the decision, reports CNN. “This is an extremely disappointing result for consumers. Huawei is a world leader in 5G,” the Chinese company said on Twitter. The announcement follows reports that the Australian national security agencies were concerned about alleged ties between Huawei and the Chinese government.
Aug. 23, 2018
Facebook Bans ‘myPersonality’ App For Misusing Data of 4 Million Users
Nearly four million users had their personal data misused by a third-party app called ‘myPersonality’, Facebook revealed on Thursday. “We banned ‘myPersonality’ for failing to agree to our request to audit and because it’s clear that they shared information with researchers as well as companies with only limited protections in place,” Archibong said. Facebook said it would notify those who were affected. “Given we currently have no evidence that ‘myPersonality’ accessed any friends’ information, we will not be notifying these people’s Facebook friends.
Aug. 23, 2018
Flipkart, Amazon Starts Teasing Vivo V11 Pro Ahead of September 6 Launch
Vivohas been teasing the launch of a new smartphone in India for a while now, and recently evensend out media invitesfor an event on September 6. The company earlier this week even confirmed that the device will be the V11 Pro, but information about it continues to remain scarce. Now, however, both Flipkart and Amazon have bothstarted teasingthe device on their site, confirming rumors that it will, indeed, ship with an in-display fingerprint scanner as rumored.
Aug. 23, 2018
Fortnite’s Upcoming ‘Rift-To-Go’ Item Puts a Portable Rift in Your Pocket
Fortnite’s rifts have been wreaking havoc since their arrival with Season 5 of the hit battle royale game, erasing structures from the game in a matter of seconds. But they are also a blessing in disguise for players who want to escape an onslaught from enemies. Well, if you are a fan of rifts, brace yourself for a new item called‘Rift-To-Go’which basically puts a portable rift in players’ pocket, allowing them to teleport at will and eliminating the hassle of having to search for rift portals on the in-game map.
Aug. 23, 2018
Google Assistant Integration Reportedly Coming to Android Messages
WithGoogleplanning to phase out Allo in the near future, the company is apparently bringing one useful functionality from the ill-fated chat app toAndroid Messages. The tech giant is apparently testing the integration of Google Assistant with its native Android messaging app, although,according to XDA, only the suggested messages feature work for now (there’s apparently no support for voice commands just yet).Screenshots Courtesy: XDA It’s worth noting that the new feature will be different to‘Smart Reply’which is already present in Android Messages.
Aug. 23, 2018
Infinix Note 5 Runs Android One and Has Native Google Lens Support; Launched for Rs 9,999
Infinix has today launched the company’s first Android One smartphone, the Infinix Note 5, in India. The new Infinix smartphone boots Android 8.1 Oreo and comes with a host of features such as Google Lens integration among others, which the company is touting to be the result of a close partnership with Google. The Inifinix Note 5 packs a5.99-inch Full HD+ Full View displaywith 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass, 85% screen-to-body ratio and is capable of reproducing 80% of the hues in the NTSC color gamut.
Aug. 23, 2018
Mozilla’s Data-Saving ‘Firefox Rocket’ Android Browser Now Available in India
Mozilla‘s new mobile browser, Firefox Rocket, is now available fordownload from the Play Storein India. It was originally launched in Indonesia last year, and focuses on speed and data-saving as its key USPs. It does so by cutting down on many of the additional features that remain unused by most users, but slow down the browsing experience nonetheless. A stripped-down version ofFirefox, Rocket offers a lightweight experience and saves data while at it.
Aug. 23, 2018
National Green Tribunal Asks for E-waste Management Action Plan in 3 Months
The European Union recently started pondering over the idea of imposing stricterregulationson smartphone makers to curb e-waste, whose accumulation is drastically increasing with each passing day and poses a severe threat to the environment. Taking a similar route, India’s National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to submit a report which outlines the action plan for e-waste management in the country within the next 3 months.
Aug. 23, 2018
Nikon Announces Z6 and Z7 Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
While DSLRs continue to rule the roost when it comes to professional-grade photography, mirrorless cameras are gaining momentum by the day, with Sony’s‘Alpha’range of devices leading the pack. Now, Japanese camera giantNikonis finally getting into the act bylaunchingits own full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7. Both cameras are powered by Nikon’s EXPEED 6 image-processing engine, and have high-res 3.69 million-dot OLED electronic viewfinders with 100 percent frame coverage and 0.
Aug. 23, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Camera Review: Is It Any Good?
TheNokia 6.1 Plus is officialand it’s the first Nokia phone with a notch. The phone comes in at a price ofRs. 15,999and is obviously competing against phones like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and the Mi A2. Nokia has opted to go with a dual 16MP + 5MP shooter on the back, along with a 16MP selfie camera with the phone, and that sounds good on paper, but does it stack up against theRedmi Note 5 Proandthe Mi A2?
Aug. 23, 2018
Nokia 6.1 Plus Review: The New Budget Phone to Buy?
HMD Global has launched the Nokia X6 for the global market and renamed it to the Nokia 6.1 Plus for reasons I believe are more or less about the slightly larger 5.8-inch display as compared tothe Nokia 6.1‘s 5.5-inch display. At its price point ofRs. 15,999the phone brings in specs that are similar to offerings from Xiaomi like the Redmi Note 5 Pro, and the Mi A2 (which, by the way, also runs on Android One).
Aug. 23, 2018
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX Ray Tracing Brings Out The Best In Metro Exodus, Shadow of the Tomb Raider
We’ve already talked aboutwhat ray tracing isand why Nvidia’s solution is such a breakthrough – evenif gamers won’t see the resultsimmediately. According to Nvidia,“Ray tracing is the definitive solution for lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows, offering a level of realism far beyond what’s possible using traditional rendering techniques.”While that’s the literal definition of it, it’s hard to picture what that means. Let’s try that, shall we? For instance, imagine a regular room in any game.
Aug. 23, 2018
Pixel 3 XL Leaks Rampant As Stolen Shipment Being Sold on Black Market
The Pixel 3 XL is still close to a month away from being officially unveiled by Google. The device has, however, not just posed for leaked photos but we’ve also got a glimpse at its wireless charging capability and camera samples. Aspointed outyesterday, the Pixel 3 XL is ‘quickly becoming the worst-kept secret of the year’ and we nowfinallyknow the source for the flood of leaks. The folks over atSlashgear, as well as9to5Google, have revealed that a stolen shipment of Pixel 3 XL test units is being sold on the black market in Europe.
Aug. 23, 2018
Poco F1 Camera Samples: Incredible Quality, Tons of AI Features And Super-Fast Focus
Xiaomi’s offshoot – Poco – grabbed the world’s attention with theinsane pricing for its first smartphonewhich has flagship-level internals, and a very functional design. The Poco F1 is packed with a Snapdragon 845 which is indisputably the best chipset for Android smartphones this year, with a price barely hovering over the Rs 20,000 mark. With the chipset, you get up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage and to keep things cool, the Poco F1 also has liquid cooling and a copper heat sink.
Aug. 23, 2018
PUBG Unveils Expansive Training Mode With Its Own 2×2 Map; Arrives Next Month
Mastering PUBG is no easy task, thanks to the vast open-world ecosystem which is loaded to the brim with a diverse array of weapons, in-game items, and survival tricks which require a lot of practice. To provide players an opportunity to hone their battle royale skills, PUBG has introduced an expansiveTraining Modewith its own2×2 mapto let players practice all aspects of the game, be it driving, parachuting, sniping, and of course, close quarter combat.
Aug. 23, 2018
Qualcomm Confirms 7nm Process For Snapdragon 855 SoC
Global chipset-maker Qualcomm’s next flagship processor, which is likely to be Snapdragon 855, will be built on the same 7nm process technology like its rival Apple’s powerfulA12and Huawei’s in-houseKirin 980processors. “The 7nm SoC can be paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X50 5G modem, which is expected to be the first 5G-capable mobile platform for premium tier smartphones and other mobile devices,” the company said in a statement. “Qualcomm Technologies has begun sampling of its upcoming flagship mobile platform to multiple OEMs developing next-generation consumer devices.
Aug. 23, 2018
SendPulse: An All-in-One Online Marketing Tool
Online marketing doesn’t have to be a scary thing where you need to spend thousands of dollars on so-called online marketing gurus to get your business up and running. In fact, if you just know the basics, you can handle the online marketing yourself. You don’t need to spend even a penny before you have scaled to a point where you can both afford and need to invest money. What you do need are the tools which will help you manage all your marketing campaigns.
Aug. 23, 2018
The Nokia 6.1 Plus Has a Hidden Device Monitor Feature
The Nokia 6.1 Plus went official and this global variant of the phone known as the Nokia X6 in China comes with Android One. That means the phone is running stock Android, and Nokia has used Android 8.1 Oreo in the phone. In ourin-depth reviewof the phone, I mentioned how, since this is stock Android, the phone doesn’t have any pre-installed apps other than the Nokia support app on board.
Aug. 23, 2018
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Is Amazing, But Has Outlived Its Niche
Samsunglaunchedthe new Galaxy Note 9 smartphone in India yesterday with a price tag of Rs. 67,900. And honestly, everyone, I mean everyone, is raving about this phone and all its awesome features, with good reason. So, when the phone showed up at Beebom office for review, I decided to take it for a spin and see if see it’s worth the hype. In my opinion, the Note 9 takes everything that its predecessor is good at and made it better, but it still doesn’t make sense if you already have a Note 8 or an S9+.
Aug. 23, 2018
Tim Cook to Earn $120 Million in Shares After Apple Stock Surges
As per a report byBusiness Standard, Cook is in line to earn a total of 560,000 shares as part of his annual compensation plan, which amounts to Apple stock worth $120 million based on the current price of Apple’s shares. Half of the shares Cook is set to receive are tied to his contract for serving as Apple’s Chief Executive Officer, while the rest 280,000 are additional shares which are subject to Apple’s performance compared to other companies in the S&P 500 index, a modification which was reportedly requested by Cook a few years ago.
Aug. 23, 2018
WhatsApp To Comply With IT Ministry Demands, But Won’t Break Encryption to Trace Message Sources
After receiving twonoticesby the government over rumor mongering and being threatened with theabetmentcharges if it fails to comply with the government’s demands, some productive results have finally arrived after a high-level meeting between WhatsApp’s CEO and India’s IT Minister. According to a report fromTimes Of India,WhatsApp has agreed to comply with most of the demands of the IT Ministry, except allowing a traceability feature that could allow officials to trace the source of rumors, fake news and objectionable content.
Aug. 23, 2018
Xiaomi Contributes to Kerala Floods Relief by Offering Big Discount on Repairs
As a relief measure for theflood-devastated state of Kerala, Xiaomi has announced a programme for aid and slashed the price of repair by more than half. This is to ensure that the uninvited and unforeseen cost of repairing a smartphone damaged due to the floods does not besour fans of the company in Kerala. As per a tweet by MD Manu Kumar Jain,all of the 27 Xiaomi service centers in the state will remain openfor owners of Xiaomi devices.
Aug. 22, 2018
Facebook Confirms Using a ‘Trustworthiness Scale’ to Rate Users
Facebook has confirmed media reports that it has started scoring at least some of its users on a trustworthiness scale. The tech giant said that the system, which rates users from a scale of zero to one, was introduced as one of the ways to reduce theproliferation of fake newson its platform. The company, however, declined to reveal how the score is calculated or the limitations in its use. Firstreported by Washington Poston Tuesday, the rating system is only meant for the company’s own internal use, which means general users will not be able to see their own score or anybody else’s for that matter.
Aug. 22, 2018
Apple May Launch New iPhones on September 12
Apple is reportedly planning to launchthree new smartphones— iPhone 9, iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Plus — on September 12. “If the rumours are legit, the iPhone 9 will be Apple’s ‘entry-level’ offering and will pack an iPhone X like 6.1-inch LCD screen with room up top for Face ID,” the Inquirer reported on Tuesday. “The iPhone 11 and 11 Plus — also referred to as the iPhone X2 and iPhone X Plus — will sport 5.
Aug. 22, 2018
10.or D2 More Expensive Than Predecessor Despite Downgraded Specs
While thePoco F1unveiling and theGalaxy Note 9’slaunch have taken the lion’s share of the limelight, 10.or also unveiled a new10.or D2today. The 10.or D2 succeeds the10.or D, but there is not much of an upgrade here in terms of processing power, memory or the imaging department. If anything, the D2 seems like a worse phone, but is priced higher than its predecessor. The 10.or D2 is a clear downgrade as it packs a smaller battery than its predecessor and ditches the fingerprint sensor.
Aug. 22, 2018
Facebook Deletes 652 Fake Accounts For ‘Coordinated Inauthentic Behavior’
Facebook has removed 652 fake accounts for “coordinated inauthentic behaviour” that originated in Iran and Russia and targeted people across multiple Internet services in the Middle East, Latin America, Britain and the US. According to Facebook, some of the fake Pages, groups and accounts originated in Iran and some in Russia.“We’re still investigating, and we have shared what we know with the US and UK governments. Since there are US sanctions involving Iran, we’ve also briefed the US Treasury and State Departments,”Nathaniel Gleicher, Head of Cybersecurity Policy at Facebook, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Aug. 22, 2018
Flipkart Acquires AI Speech Recognition Startup Liv.Ai to Boost Voice-Based Shopping
India’s leading e-tailer Flipkart has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-led speech recognition startup Liv.ai to solve the language-barrier problem for its customers across the country. “Acquisition of Liv.ai positions us to solve the language barrier problem for adoption of e-commerce as the startup has developed speech-to-text platform in nine Indian languages,”said the retail giant Walmart-owned e-commerce firm in a statement here. Though the Bengaluru-based company did not disclose the acquisition cost, a company source said the start-up had been bought for $40 million (Rs 279 crore).
Aug. 22, 2018
Flipkart Conducts Survey To Know What Users Want in Their Next Smartphone
Suppose you’re looking for a new smartphone, what would be some of the most important features for you? Is it a taller display, premium glass build, or the 3.5mm headphone jack? Flipkart is on the quest to learn all about your preferences, and is currently conducting what it calls the largest smartphone survey of its kind on its mobile app. Running with the hashtag #RealVoiceOfIndia, this could be a survey Flipkart is conducting for its in-houseBillion brand, or it could be another brand tie-up like we saw with theAsus Zenfone Max survey.
Aug. 22, 2018
Flipkart Launches 2GUD Platform for Selling Refurbished Phones, Laptops and More
Flipkart purchased eBay India back in May and a month later,shut it downwith the goal of launching a ‘new platform’ for selling refurbished or used goods in the country. And today, Flipkart has launched its own independent platform for selling refurbished goods called2GUD. The 2GUDwebsitehas already gone live for mobile devices, however, a desktop version and a standalone app will be launched soon. As per Flipkart’s official blog post, the portfolio of refurbished goods offered by 2GUD would include smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches and electronic accessories.
Aug. 22, 2018
Get These Awesome Xbox Games at Huge Discount on the Microsoft Store
The Xbox Live sale is back, and this month’s edition is chock full of hit Xbox titles which are currently available at huge discounts. Batman: Arkham Knight, Need for Speed Payback and Injustice 2 are among the games which you can grab right now at a fraction of their regular prices, alongside huge discounts on add-ons. However, you must hurry as the Xbox Live sales fest expires 5 days from now.
Aug. 22, 2018
Google Assistant Will Now Brighten Up Your Day By Reading Out Good News
To brighten up your day as you wade through a sea of bad news, Google Assistant will now deliver curated good news – stories about people who are solving real-life problems across the world.“Tell me something good”is a new experimental feature, currently available for Assistant users in the US. Just say“Hey Google, tell me something good”to receive your daily dose of good news, Google said in a statement on Tuesday.“Real people are making progress solving real issues and hearing about those stories is a crucial part of a balanced media diet,”said Ryan Burke, Creative Producer, Creative Lab at Google.
Aug. 22, 2018
Google Confirms it is Developing New Podcast App Called ‘Shortwave’
Google Podcastsmay be the tech giant’s podcast app of choice, but the company is reportedly developing an all-new piece of software for discovering and playing podcasts. Called‘Shortwave’, the new app is apparently being developed by theArea 120team, which is described by the tech giant as a‘workshop for Google’s experimental products’. The new software was revealed recently by atrademark filingthat says it will“allow users to search, access, and play digital audio files, and to share links to audio files”.
Aug. 22, 2018
Google Fit Redesigned With All-White Material Theme, Health Tracking Rings
It’s no secret that Google issteadily repaintingits apps with a white brush and the new Material Theme design. The tech giant has today taken the wraps off a ‘completely overhauled’ Google Fit app for Android. iOS users will get access to this redesign via the ‘Fit’ section in the WearOS app over the next few days. The revamped Google Fit does have, as we’ve come to expect, an all-white UI but theprimary focus of the new Google Fit app is to fill up rings, just like on the Apple Watch.
Aug. 22, 2018
Google’s Data-Saving App Datally Updated With Bedtime Mode, Emergency Bank
The latest update to Google’s data-saving app,Datally, is adding two new features that the tech giant believes will help users cut down their data usage even further. The first one, called‘Bedtime Mode’, allows users to make their phone automatically switch off the data connection(s) for a given time-frame every day. The other one, called‘Emergency Bank’, allows users to set up a data reserve for an unexpected emergency. Bedtime Modecan be controlled with just start and end times, and can also be paused when needed.
Aug. 22, 2018
Honor Play Gaming Phone Flash Sale at Noon Today on Amazon
Gaming-centric smartphoneHonor Playwaslaunched in Indiaearlier this month after having beenlaunched last month in China. The device went on sale for the first time on August 6on Amazon, and was promptlysold out within 20 seconds. It will beavailable for purchase on Amazonvia flash sale today at 12 pm (noon). The Honor Play is priced starting at Rs 19,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant, and at Rs 23,999 for the 6GB/64GB variant. Huawei Honor Play Specifications
Aug. 22, 2018
Massive Pixel 3 XL Leak Shows Camera Samples, Wireless Charging
Another day and another Pixel 3 XL leak. By now the next Google flagship is quickly becoming the worst-kept secret this year. We have already seen multiple leaks includinghands-on videos, photographs and ‘in-the-wild’ images as well. Today’s leaks show off the rumouredwireless charging, camera samples from the single rear camera and a closer look at the in-box accessories of what is probably the retail Google Pixel 3 XL unit. Let’s take them one-step at a time.
Aug. 22, 2018
Microsoft Surface Laptop Review: Elegant, Efficient and Expensive
Microsoft has experienced its fair share of success with the Surface line-up of 2-in-1 detachable PCs, and rightfully so, as those devices offer portability and computing prowess in a sleek form factor. Microsoft later expanded its line-up of Surface devices by launching the Surface Book and the Surface Laptop. The latter is a mid-range laptop which boots Windows 10 S and is targeted at providing a seamless Windows 10 experience.
Aug. 22, 2018
Naughty America Wants to Put You in AI-Generated Porn Videos With Your Favorite Adult Stars
Naughty America, one of the most popularporn sitesand adult content creators in the world has now launched a new service to fulfill the wildest fantasies of its users. Naughty America’s new service will let you customize porn videos to your liking for a fee. The customers will be able to face-swap and feature themselves in adult video scenes alongside their favorite actor or actress. Naughty America can even edit the background of an existing clip to make it look like it all happened on a sunny day by the beach in California.
Aug. 22, 2018
Nokia 5.1 Plus Hands-On: Android One and Dual Cameras at a Sweet Price
At an event in India yesterday, HMD Global launched the Nokia 6.1 Plus (aka Nokia X6). The launch had been pending and expected for a couple of months now, but the companysurprised us by launching another smartphoneaimed at consumers with a lower budget. TheNokia 5.1 Plus, which is the rebranded Nokia X5 that was launched in China recently, did not land with a price butHMD promises to keep it under the Rs 15,000 mark.
Aug. 22, 2018
Nvidia GeForce RTX Will Revolutionize Game Visuals, But That’s Still A Long Way Away
Nvidia began the week with a bang, announcing their all-newGeForce RTX GPUs, namely theRTX 2070, 2080, and the 2080 Ti, based on the groundbreaking Turing architecture. Apart from the CUDA cores and the new GDDR6 memory, what’s really impressive about these new graphics cards is the fact that they bringreal-time ray tracing to games, by doing the heavy lifting for developers in dynamic lighting and shadow effects. Post the Nvidia event, we played some of the titles making use of this technology.
Aug. 22, 2018
OnePlus Looking For 100 ‘Closed Beta’ Testers For The OnePlus 6
Chinese smartphone vendor, OnePlus, has announced the launch of its Closed Beta Program for a limited number ofOnePlus 6users to try out the earliest builds of its OxygenOS ROM. The company says it will accept 100 people into the program, and members will be expected to give regular feedback about the beta build to help the company refine or revise its product strategy. In aposton its official forums, the company also said that the Closed Beta group will be the closest to the OnePlus staff, and will be made up of an‘elite crew of OnePlus community members’.
Aug. 22, 2018
Poco F1 Hands-On: A Brilliant Experience at a Sensational Price
Xiaomi has introduced its new sub-brand Pocophone aimed at providing the best-performing specifications at provoking prices, and the first phonePOCO F1 has landedwith a bang that will be heard around the globe. With the insane pricing of a mid-range smartphone, the Poco F1 puts all of its competitors to shame. Poco F1 has the soul of a flagship, with most of its internals borrowed from the Xiaomi Mi 8 and sparkling features such asIR face unlock, a minimal version of MIUI, and dedicated liquid cooling technology.
Aug. 22, 2018
Poco F1 Unveilled: SD 845, Liquid Cooling, 4000 mAH Battery and Starting at Rs 20,999
Xiaomi’s sub-brandPocophonehas officially launched its first-ever smartphone, the Poco F1, at a launch event today in New Delhi. This marks the Chinese giant’s grand return to India’s premium smartphone segment. Competing with the likes of OnePlus and Asus in the budget flagship segment, Xiaomi’s Poco F1 has been priced starting at Rs 20,999. It will be available in 3 different variants: It is available in three color variants, namely Steel Blue, Rosso Red, and Graphite Black.
Aug. 22, 2018
Pocophone F1 Global Launch in India: Watch The Live Stream Here
Xiaomi’s newsub-brand Pocophonewill finally put the speculations to rest as it unveils its first smartphone, the Poco F1, in India today. The launch is set to take place in New Delhi and is scheduled to kick-off at 12.30 PM. Even though the device hasleaked in its entirety, there’s still enthusiasm among fans for Xiaomi’s return to the premium smartphone segment. So, if you want to catch the action live, Poco will be streaming the event live across most of its social channels.
Aug. 22, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Officially Launched in India; Priced at Rs 67,900
Launched about acouple weeks agoat the signature ‘Unpacked’ event, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is the ultimate device for pro users and the productivity-focused crowd. The Korean giant has now officially launched its Galaxy Note 9 flagship in India, priced starting at Rs 67,900. The pricing details of the Galaxy Note 9 were revealed by Samsung earlier last week. Thebase variant of Galaxy Note 9, with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage,is priced at Rs 67,900whereas the higher-end variant, which boasts of 8GB RAM and a huge 512GB internal storage is going to cost you Rs 84,900.
Aug. 22, 2018
‘Paytm AI Cloud’ Launched for Developers, Startups in India, in Partnership with Alibaba
In collaboration with Chinese tech giantAlibaba, digital payments majorPaytmon Tuesday launched its AI Cloud computing platform for developers, start-ups and enterprises in India. This platform offers a suite of business-centric apps for organisations that need high-quality solutions for cloud computing, ready-to-use services to automate their workflow, easy to integrate payments, messaging and customer engagement without the hassle of managing hardware and software, Paytm parent One97 Communications said in a statement.
Aug. 22, 2018
This Algorithm Outsmarts Humans at Detecting Fake News
Researchers have demonstrated an algorithm-based automated solution that is comparable to and sometimes better than humans at correctly identifying fake news stories. The system that identifies telltale linguistic cues in fake news stories could provide news aggregator and social media sites likeGoogle Newswith a new weapon in the fight against misinformation. An automated solution could be an important tool for sites that are struggling to deal with an onslaught of fake news stories, often created to generate clicks or to manipulate public opinion, Rada Mihalcea, the University of Michigan professor behind the project, said in a statement.
Aug. 22, 2018
Tinder Wants to Help You Score a Date on Campus with Tinder U
Tinderhasannouncedthe launch of a new service called Tinder U that’s aimed only at college and University students (the ‘U’ stands for University). It will be available as part of the regular app, but will only be available for students at“4-year, accredited, not-for-profit schools in the U.S. that deliver courses in a traditional face-to-face learning format”, says the company. To log in to the feature for the first time, users must have a .
Aug. 22, 2018
Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate Review: A Great Tool for Swift Video Conversion
Videos are all around us, and most of us like to create our own videos. But the issue that persists with videos is compatibility. With over 1000 formats out there, each device only supports a certain amount of formats, and as such, there exists a need for video converters. But with so many options to choose from, which one’s right for you? Well, let me throw in a name, that isWondershare Video Converter Ultimate.
Aug. 22, 2018
Xiaomi Revenue Surges 68% in Q2 2018 Thanks To Strong Sales in India, IoT Success
Driven by strong smartphones sales inprice-sensitive markets such as India, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi Corp today reported a revenue of approximately $6.6 billion, representing an increase of 68.3 percent year-on-year. The results for the quarter ending June 30 marked the first set of quarterly earnings report for Xiaomi since its $4.7 billioninitial public offeringin Hong Kong in July. The group’s international revenue grew 151.7 percent year-on-year, accounting for 36.3 percent of its total revenue, according to unaudited consolidated results for the company’s second quarter.
Aug. 22, 2018
‘Make In India’ Push For Mobile Manufacturing Saved India Rs 3 Lakh Crore: Industry Report
Driven by the government’s‘Make in India’initiative, the mobile handset manufacturing eco-system in India has helped the country save a whopping Rs 3 lakh crore by replacing imports of completely-built units (CBU) with locally manufactured and assembled handsets during the past four years, said a new report today. In the past four years, India’s mobile handset and components manufacturing industry has enabled the establishment of over 120 new manufacturing units, generating employment for over 4.
Aug. 22, 2018
Samsung Will Disrupt Mid-range Smartphone Segment in India This Diwali, Says DJ Koh
Hellbent on preparing India to“make for the world”, DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT and Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics, 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. According to Koh, the fourth quarter (October-December) in India, which is a key market for the company, will see some exciting launches that will completely alter the course of the mid-segment market — a space that is currently flooded with Chinese variants.
Aug. 21, 2018
You Will Soon Need to Pay For Twitch Turbo Subscription For Ad-Free Content
Twitch Prime, the streaming service’s premium tier that provides benefits such as free games, in-game loots and exclusive chat badges, is ditching one of its best features: the universal ad-free viewing experience. In an official blog post, Twitch has announced that universal ad-free viewing will no longer be available for new Twitch Prime members starting September 14. As for the reason behind ending universal ad-free viewing for Twitch Prime members, Twitch explained that advertisement is a key source of support for creators and that ads will encourage them to keep creating more content for their followers.
Aug. 21, 2018
Android Pie Rollout for Nokia Phones to Start Next Month, Says Juho Sarvikas
Nokia has been one of the fastest to deliver updates in the realm of Android phones. The Android One partnership between HMD Global and Google has allowed the company to keep its fast-burgeoning line-up updated on time. And now the company is looking forward to getting better at this game. At thelaunch of Nokia 6.1 Plusand5.1 Plusin India, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas told Beebom about the the phased roll-out of Android Pie which islikely to begin in the first half of September.
Aug. 21, 2018
Apple Reportedly Planning Multiple Flagship Stores in India
As part of its continuing attempts to increase itsanemic market-share in India, Apple is reportedly planning to open a series of flagship outlets in major metropolitan areas around the country. According to ET, the company is reportedly planning to open around five to six franchisee-run outlets that will each be“at least three times larger than the current, 1,000-squarefoot stores”. The publication is further quoting three unnamed ‘senior industry executives’ as saying that some of the stores may even go up to as much as 5,000 sq ft in size.
Aug. 21, 2018
FiiO’s FB1 Bluetooth Earphones, μBTR Bluetooth Receiver Launched in India
FiiO has launched a couple of new Bluetooth-enabled audio products in India to add to its burgeoning product portfolio in the country. The first is a set of Bluetooth earphones, while the other is a Bluetooth receiver. The company had earlierlaunched the FiiO M7lossless digital audio player in the country. FB1 Bluetooth Earphones The FB1 Bluetooth Earphones support aptX, SBC and AAC audio codecs over a wireless connection, and come with a large 13mm dynamic driver that FiiO says is specially tuned for popular music to help users experience‘those sweet highs and awesome bass in an expansive soundstage’.
Aug. 21, 2018
Here’s What Nokia’s Product Chief Thinks About the Notch
Thenotch is a controversial trendthat has been blindly followed by many Android phone makers, without any clear cut reasoning for it. The user opinions have gone from it being considered hideous to becoming a hallmark of premium phones HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas told Beebom at thelaunch of the Nokia 6.1 Plusand the5.1 Plusin India thatNokia is still about setting trends and not following them. “Doing a notch for the sake of doing a notch is nothing that we felt we need to rush“, Sarvikas told us Incidentally, the Nokia 6.
Aug. 21, 2018
India Threatens WhatsApp With ‘Abetment’ Charges For Violence After High-Level CEO Meeting
In an effort to address theconcerns of the Indian governmentregarding thespate of brutal lynchingsbased onviral hoax messagescirculated via WhatsApp, the CEO of the Facebook-owned company, Chris Daniels, met India’s IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Tuesday. According to PTI, the two parties discussed a variety of issues during the meeting, ranging fromWhatsApp Paymentsto the spread of fake messages and revenge porn through the platform. Speaking to the mediaafter the meeting, Prasad termed the talks as‘productive’, and reiterated the government’s stance that the ball is in WhatsApp’s court in terms of finding a technological solution to the spiraling violence and revenge porn issues that he described as‘sinister developments’.
Aug. 21, 2018
Mi Fit App Update Adds ‘Night Mode’ to the Mi Band 3
Xiaomi has started rolling out a new software update that will bring a‘Night Mode’to the company’s latest smart band, theMi Band 3. The update is available for the‘Mi Fit’Android app, and will bring its version number to 3.4.6. The app is used to control the Mi Band 3, and will help the device automatically adjust its brightness depending on the sunrise and sunset times in a given region. The update had been rolled out to the Chinese version of the app last month, andaccording to BGR, will apparently present users with not only the option to turn on the Night Mode, but also two more options to set the on/off time.
Aug. 21, 2018
Microsoft to Stop Accepting Windows 8 Apps After October 31, Halt Updates in 2019
“After these dates, we will stop distributing app updates to Windows Phone 8.x or earlier and Windows 8 or 8.1 devices; at that time, updates will only be made available to customers using Windows 10 devices,”the post added. Even though the tech giant would put a halt to accepting new app submissions for Windows 8, the company claimed that this would not affect existing apps based on the earlier Windows version.
Aug. 21, 2018
Nokia Camera Bags Massive Update With Revamped UI, Google Lens and Motion Photos
In line with the launch of themuch-awaited Nokia 6.1 Plusand Nokia 5.1 today in India, HMD Global has pushed out a massive update for the Nokia Camera app. It brings along new features and many other improvements in tow. This update (version 90.0.1123.20)weighs in at a whopping 247MBand introduces a new carousel-based UI, Google Lens, and Google Motion integration. The Nokia Camera now sports a carousel UI, which replaces the clunky hamburger menu of the older version which you use to change the shooting mode.
Aug. 21, 2018
Over 85 Billion Hours Spent on WhatsApp Globally in Last 3 Months
Among all the social media platforms, people globally spent a whopping 85 billion hours on the Facebook-owned WhatsApp in the last three months. According to a Forbes report late on Monday, the data released by the US-based app analytics company Apptopia showed that over the past three months, users spent 85 billion hours on WhatsApp or“11.425 hours for every human being on the planet”. Conversely, users spent 30 billion hours on its parent company Facebook.
Aug. 21, 2018
PUBG 1.0 To Arrive on Xbox One on September 4; Along with Limited-Edition Controller
Yes, you will finally get the full load-out of PUBG and its intense battle royale matches on Xbox One early next month. PUBG started off with the basics but has since got thedesert map, Miramar, new vehicles, weapons, and a whole lot more. The version 1.0 release will bring PUBG on Xbox up to speed with the PC game title. As pointed out in anofficial Xbox blog post, thegraduation of PUBGto version 1.
Aug. 21, 2018
Realme 2 Teasers Hype Up Its Least Interesting Feature: The Notch
At a time when smartphone makers are trying to one-up their rivals by introducing innovative new features and cramming high-end hardware in their offerings, Oppo’s Realme subsidiary is generating hype around a controversial design element which is now becoming a commonplace:the notch. Realme has begun teasing their next smartphone, the Realme 2, and their first teaser on Twitter is all about the notch, as if it was a real feature that is really worth the attention of the followers.
Aug. 21, 2018
4 Best Appy Geek Alternatives For Android
Appy Geek has been one of the popular tech news apps out there but surprisingly, the app is no longer available in the Indian Google Play Store. You might still find it if you have a link to the app, but you cannot search for it. That has me worried about the app’s future and if you are an Appy Geek user, you should be worried too. Thankfully, Appy Geek is not the only tech news app out there and there are some worthy apps on the Play Store which you can use instead.
Aug. 21, 2018
The Internet Now Has 339.8 Million Domain Names, Registration Rate Grows By 2.4%
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Aug. 21, 2018
Reliance Foundation Donates Rs 21 Crore for Kerala Floods Relief; Reliance Jio Makes Data, Calls Free
As the catastrophic floods in Kerala worsen, thousands of people are facing acute shortage of food and at risk of diseases. We have already seen MNCs and organisations come forward to help in every way they can. Facebook,Googleand Paytm have already pledged help to the victims. Reliance Foundation has now extended a helping hand to the Kerala flood relief effort by donating a sum of Rs. 21 crore to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Aug. 18, 2018
Manual Google Drive Backup Support Coming In Upcoming Android Release
A future Android release might include the ability to manually backup app data to Google Drive, according to a correspondent for the Android development team on the Google Issue Tracker. The ability to manually backup data toGoogle Drivewill include things like backing up app data, call history, device settings, and text messages. As of now, your Android smartphone automatically backs up your data to Google Drive under certain conditions that take into account time, power status, WiFi connectivity, etc.
Aug. 18, 2018
MediaTek’s Helio P80, P90 Chipsets Could Be Seen in Oppo Phones Soon
After releasing its new Helio A series of chips last month, Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer MediaTek is reportedly working on two chipsets in its Helio P series which are expected to be announced soon. The information regarding the new chipsets comes from WinFuture.de’s Roland Quandt, who revealed the information in a recenttweet. MediaTek’s last release in its Helio P lineup, its Helio P60 chip, has been available for some months and features four Cortex-A73 cores clocked as fast as 2GHz along with four Cortex A-53 cores clocked at 2GHz.
Aug. 18, 2018
OnePlus Reveals How It Designed the Revamped OxygenOS UI
OnePlus has been testing a new UI forOxygenOSon the OnePlus 5/5T in the beta channel for quite some time now. The new UI introduces a cleaner and much more modern interface to the devices and if you’ve been wondering how the company came about with the redesign, then you’re in luck. In aposton the OnePlus forums, the company has highlighted exactly how it ended up with the redesigned UI after careful consultation with the users.
Aug. 18, 2018
Poco F1 Key Specs Confirmed on Flipkart Ahead of Official Launch
Earlier this month, Xiaomi officiallylifted the covers offits new sub-brand Pocophone and shortly after the company’s lead product manager Jai Mani started tweeting about the brand, a bunch of leaks revealed the sub-brand’s first smartphone and most of its specifications. While neither Xiaomi nor Pocophone have revealed much about the upcoming Poco F1, in terms of hardware specifications and pricing, the leaks have pretty much revealed everything there is to the smartphone.
Aug. 17, 2018
Galaxy Note 9 Update Brings Toggle for Variable Super Slow-Mo Capture
Samsunglifted the covers off the all new Galaxy Note 9earlier this month and the company has already started rolling out updates for the device, even before it has reached the early buyers. The first update, according to a recentreportfromPhoneArena, introduces a new toggle which will allow users to switch between different capture lengths for Super Slow-Mo videos. The updated software, version number N960FXXU1ARH5, will allow users to choose between recording 0.
Aug. 17, 2018
Google Could Launch Assistant-Powered Smart Display To Take on Echo Show
Google launched its first Assistant-powered ‘Smart Display’ in partnership with Lenovo last month. TheLenovo Smart Display, which is first being made available in US in two display sizes, isn’t the end of Google’s foray into Assistant-powered smart displays. According to a recent report, the company is planning to launch its own Assistant-powered Smart Display later this year. ThereportfromNikkeiclaims that Google will be launching its own“smart speaker that comes with a screen”later this year.
Aug. 17, 2018
Google Search Now Shows You Relevant Subtopics Right On Top
Earlier this year in January, Googledetailed its plansto greatly improve Search and present more relevant information to its users through its featured snippets feature. While the featured snippets feature has been around for a while now, the company has been looking to provide even morecomprehensive search resultsright on the top of the first page. Google Search has now introduced a new type of featured snippet which shows you even more relevant subtopics around your search terms.
Aug. 17, 2018
Huawei’s Kirin 980 Chip to Debut in October with Mate 20 Series
In an official release to South African media, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei detailed its plans to launch its next flagship chipset, the Kirin 980, alongside its upcoming Mate 20 series in October this year. According to a recentreportfromGearburn, which had access to the official release, the much awaitedMate 20series will be powered by the Kirin 980 chipset which is expected to be powered by an octa-core CPU comprising of four A76 cores and four A55 cores.
Aug. 17, 2018
Intel’s 9th-Gen Coffee Lake Refresh Detailed; Unlocked Core i9, Core i7 Octa-Core CPUs Incoming
Earlier this week it was revealed that Intel wasplanning to launch its 9th Gen processors on October 1and now detailed specifications of the new CPUs have surfaced online. According to a recentreportfromVideocardz, Intel will launch three SKUs of the 9th Gen chips, including the Core i9-9900K, the Core i7-9700K, and the Core i5-9600K.Image: Videocardz The information was revealed in official documents shared with the publications anonymously which state that thenew 8 core processors will have a soldered IHS design.
Aug. 16, 2018
Samsung Gear App Gets New Name and Support for Android P, But it’s Still Broken
We also tried out the process with the older version of the app and the connection didn’t work, with the app displaying a notification that read : “Can’t communicate with Gear IconX (40ED)”. While it might seem like Samsung has nailed the issue once and for all, going through the reviews section on the Play Store suggests otherwise. A large number of users running the updated app on Android P arecomplaining about new issuesintroduced by the latest update, leaving behind one or two stars in the process.
Aug. 16, 2018
China Plans to Launch Robot Rovers to the Far Side of the Moon This December
China’s space agency has released details about its upcoming Chang’e-4 lunar mission in which it plans to launch two robots to the far side of the moon. According to areportfromBusiness Insideron the matter, the lunar mission has been scheduled for December as part of the country’s ongoing lunar exploration program. Using the lunar rover, the Chinese space agency plans to study some of the moon’s most ancient rocks which could help scientists learn more about the satellite’s history.
Aug. 16, 2018
Moto P30 Unveiled With Wide Notch, Dual Rear-Cameras, Android Oreo and More
After havinglistedthe Moto P30, P30 Play and P30 Note last week on its official Chinese site, Lenovo officially launched the P30 on Wednesday. The Moto P30 was the only device to have been launched thus far, with no word on when the other two devices will be made available for purchase. Moto P30 Key Specifications The P30 features a 6.2-inch Full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio, and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 SoC.
Aug. 16, 2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF Review: Portable, Powerful and Almost Perfect
Ever since MSI launched its GS65 Stealth Thin 8RF in India, I’ve been waiting to get my hands on the device and get a decent experience of the thin and light gaming laptop, which packs in impressive hardware in an understated razor thin chassis. The MSI GS65 Stealth is currently available in India at a heftyRs. 1,84,699and at this price point you’ll be getting an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H powered laptop with 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD and an Nvidia GTX 1070 Max-Q GPU.
Aug. 16, 2018
Realme 2 Accidentally Leaked on Company’s Website
An image of the upcoming Realme 2 was recently leaked on the company’swebsiteahead of the official announcement. The image, which has since been taken down, gives a good look at the front and back of the Realme 2. The photos weren’t accompanied with any information about the device, but it does reveal that the upcoming device will succumb to the notch trend. While that isn’t much to go on, the image also reveals that the device will have adual camera setup on the back, unlike the single camera setup on the Realme 1, and it’ll also be sporting afingerprint sensor on the back, something which the Realme 1 lacked altogether.
Aug. 16, 2018
JioGigaFiber Registrations are Now Open, But Getting a Connection Might Take Time
Early last month at its 41st Annual General Meeting, Reliance Jio announced its FTTH (fiber-to-the-home) broadband service –JioGigaFiber. The company claimed that its fiber broadbandservice will be rolled out simultaneously across 1,100 citiesin the country, with registrations starting from August 15. Well, as you might have already guessed it, registrations for the JioGigaFiber service are now open on the company’s website and on the MyJio app, however, there’s a catch.
Aug. 15, 2018
The First JioPhone 2 Flash Sale Will Kick Off Tomorrow (16th Aug) at 12PM
Reliance Jio launched its second generation ‘smart’ feature phone, the JioPhone 2, at its 41st Annual General Meeting early last month and its first flash sale is scheduled tostart at 12PM tomorrow onJio.com. TheJioPhone 2will be available at an attractive price ofRs. 2,999during the flash sale, provided you’re quick enough to book one for yourself as soon as the sale goes live. If you’re not familiar with the JioPhone 2, here’s everything you need to know about the second gen ‘smart’ feature phone from Jio:
Aug. 14, 2018
Amazon Invests Rs 2,700 Crore In India Business to Fight Off Flipkart
Just a couple of months back, Amazon India received Rs. 2,600 crore in funding from its parent company to strengthen its business against its biggest competitor Flipkart. Now, according to a recentreportfromET, Amazon’s Indian arm has received another Rs 2,700 crore in funding from its parent company, raising the total funding toover $1 billionsince the beginning of this year. As per regulatory filings, the company has also invested Rs. 100 crore into its food retail business Amazon Retail.
Aug. 14, 2018
Does Google Track Your Location Even When Location History is Off?
Google is pretty clear about collecting location data of its users and for the privacy cautious, the company even provides the option to turn of location history in case they don’t want the company to keep a record of their whereabouts. However, according to recent findings made by theAssociated Press, a number of Google services on both Android and iOS devicesstore the user’s location data even if they’ve turned off location history.
Aug. 14, 2018
Samsung or Xiaomi? Contradictory Reports Add to Confusion over Who Leads India Smartphone Market
However, according to market research firm International Data Corporation’s (IDC) latest Quarterly Smartphone Tracker,Xiaomi is still the market leader with a share of 29.7 percent leaving behind Samsung with a share of 23.9 percent.Image: IDC Xiaomi India’s Managing Director, Manu Kumar Jain, was quoted saying: “Our mission to deliver amazing products at honest pricing has changed people’s lives and started a new chapter in the mobile Internet era in India and I believe we will become an even bigger part of people’s lives”.
Aug. 14, 2018
Top 8 Best Chromecast Alternatives You Can Use
Google Chromecast is probably one of the best hardware products Google has ever released. I mean, I am still amazed by the things I can do with my tiny Chromecast. The Chromecast remains connected to my TV and I can use my phone to cast anything to it. My favorite use of Chromecast is playing YouTube videos with the help of myGoogle Home Mini. I mean, I can just yell at my Google Home Mini from across the room and play any video that I want to.
Aug. 14, 2018
Twitter Lite Finally Reaches India, Now Available in 45+ Countries
Last year in April, popular micro-blogging website Twitter released a light version called Twitter Lite, focused on providing a decent experience on slow connections and low-end Android phones. Initially, the app was launched only in Philippines and was later extended to 24 more countries late last year. Surprisingly though,India was not one of the countries to receive Twitter Lite, even when the statistics showcased a definite need. Now, according to a recentblog postfrom the company, Twitter Lite has finally reached India along with 21 other countries, including Argentina, Belarus, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Morocco, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Romania, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Aug. 13, 2018
Asus ZenBook 13 First Impressions: Portable, Powerful and Possibly Indestructible
Asus’ ZenBook lineup of devices are known for their ultra-slim, lightweight and premium designs, but did you ever imagine that you’d see a ‘tough’ ZenBook? Well, neither did I and believe me, I was quite surprised when I saw it flying across the room and onto the floor. I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the new ZenBook 13 and here is what I thought of the ultra-portable notebook:
Aug. 13, 2018
Asus ZenBook Pro UX580 First Impressions: Putting the Trackpad to Good Use
Asus just launched theZenBook Pro UX580 in India todayand the device is definitely worth your attention. Wonder why? Well, the ZenBook Pro packs in a rather innovative trackpad which doubles up as a second display. The 5.5-inch ScreenPad on the ZenBook Pro UX580 isn’t your ordinary trackpad by any means, it’s a fully functional display which can be completely customized to add shortcuts, application specific toggles or pretty much anything else, depending on your requirements.
Aug. 9, 2018
Deal: Get the Sennheiser HD 4.50 SE at 50% Off on Amazon Right Now
When it comes to headphones, there are only a handful of companies can match the quality and pedigree of German audio giantSennheiser. Quite naturally, its mid-range and high-end pairs of headphones come with a premium price tag, putting them out of the reach of the average Joe. However, if you’ve been looking to purchase a premium pair of headphones and have been scouting the internet for a great deal then you’re in luck.
Aug. 9, 2018
Study Highlights Significant Gender Gap Among Internet Users in India
A recent study conducted by LIRNEAsia, an information and communications technology (ICT) policy think tank, highlights a significant gender gap in mobile phone ownership and internet access in the country. The study, according to areportfromIndian Expresson its findings, claims that the gender gap in mobile phone ownership ranks the highest among 18 comparable countries. The study further highlights that women, rural citizens, and those of a lower income status significantly lag behind in Internet and social media use as well.
Aug. 9, 2018
Facebook Brings New Video Chat AR Games to Messenger
Facebook is not ignoring Messenger in its bid to keep WhatsApp and Instagram updated with new features.Facebookhas introduced a new feature for the app which will allow users to play games with each other in real time in augmented reality. The new feature, which will be part of Messenger’s video chat was recently announced in an official blog post by the company. In thepost, Nora Micheva, Product Manager at Messenger wrote:
Aug. 9, 2018
Google Patents Facial Recognition System Based on Users’ Social Media Data
Google has access to more user data than the company cares to acknowledge but according to a recentreportfromThe Next Web,the amount of data just doesn’t seem enough. The report reveals that one of Google’s patents has recently been approved which will allow the company to parse social media connections in order to improve facial ID of users. The patent, titled‘Facial Recognition with Social Network Aiding’, highlights an artificial intelligence-based feature which might be used to improve the functionality of Google’s reverse image search.
Aug. 9, 2018
Huawei Testing Android Pie on Mate 10 Pro, P20, Honor 10 and Honor V10
Google recently started rolling outAndroid 9 Pieand it’s already reached the Pixel devices, as well as the Essential PH-1. While the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has also started receiving the latest update, another Chinese manufacturer has also joined the ranks, Huawei is prepping the latest update, according to a recentreportfromGizChina, testing Android Pie on four of its devices. The information was revealed by the company’s president for mobile phone product line, He Gang, who highlighted that the company had started testing the latest build of Android on theHuawei Mate 10 Pro, the Huawei P20, the Honor 10 and the Honor V10.
Aug. 9, 2018
Google is Now Removing the Contacts Shortcut from Legacy Gmail
Google started rolling out the updated and redesigned Gmail earlier this year in April which, along with adding a whole set of new features, removed a couple of features from the service. One of things missing from the new Gmail, the Google Contacts shortcut, was still available on the legacy Gmail, until now that is. According to a recentreportfrom9to5Google, the company has nowremoved the Contacts shortcutfrom legacy Gmail as well.
Aug. 9, 2018
Sony Announces Android Pie Updates for Six Xperia Models
Ever since Google started rolling out Android 9 Pie to its Pixel devices other smartphone manufacturers, including Essential and Xiaomi, have started releasing the Android update for their devices. Other manufacturers like OnePlus and Huawei have promised updates for some of their devices as well, with Huawei already testing the OS update on four of its devices. Sony has recently also joined the ranks of Android manufacturers who’ve started testing Android 9 Pie builds for some of its devices.
Aug. 8, 2018
PUBG’s New ‘Fix PUBG’ Campaign Aims to Do Just That
Ever since popular battle royale FPS PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds left beta, there have been cries of ‘Fix The Game’ in all corners of the internet. Now, the game’s developer, BlueHole, has joined the ranks of those crying ‘Fix PUBG’, but in a different way altogether. Unlike players, streamers and, other content creators, who’ve been criticizing the game for its multitudinous bugs, the company has now launched a campaign which will focus on delivering the changes andimprovementsthat its player base has been asking for.
Aug. 8, 2018
Slack Reportedly Raising Over $400M at an Impressive $7B Valuation
One of the most popular cloud-based team collaboration tool and service, Slack, is reportedly planning to raiseover $400 millionin an upcoming round of funding at apost-money valuation of $7 billion or more. According to aTechCrunchreport, the app has been growing exponentially over the last couple of years and the company is now planning to capitalize on its 8 million strong user base with big funding. The companyrecently acquiredHipChat and Stride, two competing productivity suites, for an undisclosed amount.
Aug. 8, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding Campaign for Black Plus NFC Smartband
After the success of the recently launched Mi Band 3, Xiaomi has now startedcrowdfundingthe Black Plus Smartband, which features a0.95-inch AMOLED touchscreenwith a resolution of 240×120. The display is capable of 24-bit true color, and has support for custom dial, caller ID and it can even display messages from popular services such as WeChat, QQ, Alipay, Weibo and Taobao directly onto the device. One of the most unique features of the Black Plus Smartband is that it featuresmulti-function NFCwhich can be used for a number of handy things, such as simulating your work card and access control card which will allow you to pass your office security checks without pulling out your employee pass.
Aug. 6, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 Camera Review: Great Camera With A Handy AI Assist
Huawei recently released the Nova 3 (Rs. 34,999), an affordable flagship which offers top-of-the-line specifications at a reasonable price, tocompete with the likes of the OnePlus 6 and the Asus ZenFone 5Z. The smartphone has a lot going for it on paper, with its flagship Kirin 970 processor, 6GB of RAM, 128GB storage and a quad camera setup, but how does it perform in real world use? Well, in order to find out we’ll have to take a granular look at each and every aspect of the smartphone, testing and critiquing every feature that it offers.
Aug. 6, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 Gaming Review: Flagship Performance at an Affordable Price
The affordable flagship space gained a new competitor with the release of theHuawei Nova 3, a smartphone featuring the top-of-the-line hardware from Huawei at a rather affordable price of justRs. 34,999. Much like other flagships from Huawei, the Nova 3 rocks a Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. On paper, the Huawei Nova 3 seems like a compelling contender to the OnePlus 6 and ZenFone 5Z, which are probably the most popular affordable flagships in the market today.
Aug. 6, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 Battery Test: Outstanding Battery Life But Slow Charging
Huawei quite recently released another smartphone in the affordable flagship price bracket which offers the best hardware specifications from the company at a rather affordable price. The smartphone in question,the Huawei Nova 3, is priced at justRs. 34,999and packs in Huawei’s flagship Kirin 970 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Powering the device is a 3,750mAh battery and if you’ve been wondering about the device’s battery performance then you’ve come to the right place.
Aug. 3, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 vs OnePlus 6 vs ZenFone 5Z: The Best Affordable Flagship?
The recent launch of theHuawei Nova 3(Rs. 34,999) added a worthy contender for the title of the best affordable flagship, posing stiff competition to the reigning champion – theOnePlus 6– and also theAsus ZenFone 5Z. Much like the other two smartphones, the Nova 3 packs in the top-of-the-line hardware from Huawei, with its remarkable camera setup and great battery life, proving to be a dominant threat to the other two devices.
Aug. 2, 2018
BlackBerry Evolve, Evolve X Come With Tons of Security Features But Expensive Price Tags
Optiemus Infracom, the company with the licensing rights to the BlackBerry smartphone brand in India, has released two new devices in the mid-range and premium mid-range segments. The BlackBerry branding means a higher price; theBlackBerry Evolve and Evolve Xwill compete against smartphones in the flagship category despite middling hardware.The BlackBerry Evolve is priced at Rs 24,990, while the Evolve X has a price tag of Rs 34,990.Optiemus and BlackBerry have not announced availability dates yet, but both will go on sale on Amazon, with the Evolve at end of August and Evolve X in September.
Aug. 2, 2018
Huawei Nova 3 Review: Affordable Flagship With Remarkable Cameras
Huaweirecently unveiledthe Nova 3 in India, an affordable flagship priced atRs. 34,999, adding a new contender to the likes of theOnePlus 6, theAsus ZenFone 5Zand theHonor 10. Much like the other affordable flagships in the market today, the new Huawei Nova 3 packs in top-of-the-line specifications at a relatively affordable price, making it a compelling competitor in the race to take the crown for the best affordable flagship. But does the flagship hardware included in the device actually live up to the company’s hype?
Jul. 28, 2018
Nokia X6 Review: Dawn of a Notched Future
Under HMD Global’s umbrella, the iconic Nokia brand has been revived and is once again flourishing in contrast to its previous Windows 10 Mobile days. The company has already given us some stellar devices, such as therefreshed Nokia 3310orNokia 7 plus, but it is no longer a bearer of the innovative torch it once was. Instead, HMD Global has fallen into the pattern like every other phone maker and adopted the infamous ‘notch’ trend.
Jul. 28, 2018
ZenFone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: The Best Budget Smartphone?
While theoriginal ZenFone Max Pro M1, which was released back in April this year, couldn’t beatXiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Proto take the budget king crown,the updated version with 6GB RAMand better cameras on both the front and back stands a real shot at becoming the best budget smartphone in the country today. In order to find out how the two smartphones stack against each other, we put them to the test and compared them according to the following parameters.
Jul. 27, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB Battery Test: Goes On and On and On
Asus’new ZenFone Max Pro M1packs in 6GB of RAM and new 16MP camera sensors on both the front and back, however, it retains everything else from the original ZenFone Max Pro M1 which was released earlier this year in April. Since the device is pretty much the same, except for the cameras and the RAM, it also retains the massive 5,000mAh battery which is just phenomenal at the price. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 (Rs.
Jul. 27, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB Gaming Review: Definitely Worth the Price
Thetop-end variantof the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is now available on Flipkart at an affordable price of justRs. 14,999. The device features the same Snapdragon 636 processor found on the two variants released earlier this year in April, but the new variant comes with 6GB of RAM and better camera sensors on both the front and the back. Since the device now packs in 6GB of RAM, it is expected to receive a slight performance boost when it comes to gaming and multi-tasking, but does it actually make a significant difference at all?
Jul. 27, 2018
ZenFone Max Pro 6GB vs Redmi Note 5 Pro Camera Showdown
Asus just launched the 6GB variant of its budgetZenFone Max Pro M1which also features new and improved camera sensors on both the front and the back of the device. As a result, the camera performance of the device has improved a bit, but how does it stack up againstXiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Prowhich is currently the best budget smartphone in the market? Well, in order to find out, we put the devices to the test and clicked a ton of images in a variety of conditions to ascertain which smartphone features the better camera sensors.
Jul. 26, 2018
Asphalt 9: Legends’ ‘Touch Drive’ Button Controls Make For A Thrilling Ride
Asphalt 9: Legends, the long-awaited successor to the Asphalt 8: Airborne,is out now on Android and iOS. While it remains to be seen if the title lives up to its hype, there are a few things about the Asphalt 9: Legends that makes it feel like a polished entry into the series. Besides stunning visuals and improved gameplay, Asphalt 9: Legends has a really intuitive ‘Touch Drive’ control scheme. In case you are wondering, Touch Drive essentially lets you play the game i.
Jul. 26, 2018
Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB Review: Is It Any Better?
Asusjust releasedthe upgraded version ofthe ZenFone Max Prowith better cameras and 6GB of RAM. While the low-end variant of the ZenFone Max Pro M1 is a compelling device in itself, the upgraded version, which is priced atRs. 14,999, seeks to improve upon the original by providing better image quality and better performance overall. We had the opportunity to extensively test out the new variant and at first, it doesn’t look or feel any different from the original.
Jul. 26, 2018
ZenFone Max Pro 6GB Camera Review: Better But Still Falls Short
Asus just launched the6GB variantof the ZenFone Max Pro M1 (Rs. 14,999) with better camera sensors on both the front and back of the device. Unlike the3GB and 4GB RAM variants, which packed a 13MP+5MP dual camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie shooter, the 6GB RAM variant now packs in a 16MP+5MP dual camera setup, along with a 16MP secondary camera up front. On paper, the upgraded specifications look promising, but has the camera actually improved?
Jul. 25, 2018
Best Postpaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Mumbai)
Traveling abroad? Looking for the best postpaid plan for international roaming? Don’t know where to start? Well, we’ve got you covered. Among the ton of options from various telecom service providers, we’ve narrowed down the best postpaid plans for international roaming which have been categorized according to their validity duration and further divided into categories depending on the destination, in order to help you easily choose the best fit. Before much further ado, let’s jump right into the list of the best postpaid plans for international roaming:
Jul. 24, 2018
10 Cool Games Like Shadowgun Legends You Should Play
Shadowgun Legends is arguably the most extensive mobile game that I’ve ever tried, offering a combination of MMORPG and FPS elements that allow you to develop your character as the game progresses. In game, you can completely customize your ‘Legends’ by updating their armor and weapons, which you can collect by completing missions or buy them outright from the in-game vendors. You can form your own guild or join one and take on hordes of enemies in a futuristic sci-fi environment.
Jul. 24, 2018
Acer Predator Helios 500 Review: Core i9 Powered Heavyweight
Intel announced its8th-gen Core i9 processors for laptopsearlier this year in April and soon thereafter, a majority of laptop manufacturers started releasing top-of-the-line machines powered by the impressive processor. Jumping onto the bandwagon, Acer has launched the Predator Helios 500 in India, which packs in an 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK processor, an Nvidia GTX 1070 GPU and 32 gigs of RAM. The laptop is available in two configurations – one with a 1080p 144Hz display and another with a 4K 60Hz display.
Jul. 23, 2018
Best Prepaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Mumbai)
Telecom service providers in India offer a ton of international roaming recharge plans for their prepaid customers. Due to the sheer number of plans offers, finding a plan which best suits your needs could seem like a challenge. You have to keep a number of variable in mind to select the best international roaming plan, including your destination and the duration of your stay. So in order to make the process more easier, we’ve compiled a list of the best prepaid plans for international roaming that you can get right now.
Jul. 20, 2018
Vivo NEX Battery Test: Remarkable Battery Life With Fast Charging Support
Vivorecently launched the Vivo NEXin India, a smartphone which revolutionizes the Android landscape with its truly bezel-less design and an innovative pop-up selfie camera. Priced atRs. 44,990, the smartphone directly competes withthe OnePlus 6and it does manage to offer some genuine perks which might sway users into buying the device. One of the perks which really makes the Vivo NEX a compelling buy is its battery life. The smartphone packs in a 4,000mAh battery with support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.
Jul. 20, 2018
Vivo NEX Camera Review: Just Average At Best
The Vivo NEX (Rs. 44,990), one of the most innovative Android smartphones to be released in the last couple of months,has a lot going for itwhen it comes to the unique design, the bezel-display and the flagship performance. But, is it the perfect flagship? Well, in order to find out we’ll have to take a granular look at each aspect of the smartphone, carefully testing and critiquing every feature. And that’s exactly what we intend to do.
Jul. 19, 2018
Vivo NEX Gaming Review: Up There With the Best
Chinese smartphone major Vivorecently launchedits truly bezel-less flagship, the Vivo NEX in India at a competitive price of just Rs. 44,990, featuring top-of-the-line specifications that justify its flagship status. The smartphone packs in a Qualcomm’s latest and greatestSnapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 8 GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. From the looks of it, the Vivo NEX definitely appears to be a powerful flagship, but how does the device actually perform in real world use and, most importantly, while gaming?
Jul. 19, 2018
Vivo NEX Review: Packs One Surprise After Another
At a time when most Android manufacturers are adopting the unsightly notch in order to get as close to a truly bezel-less display as possible, there are a few renegades who’re concentrating on achieving the same goal without resorting to blatant imitation. Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo is one of the few who is making its own innovations rather than copying Apple and its latest flagship, the Vivo NEX (Rs. 44,990), is truly a breath of fresh air in the Android landscape.
Jul. 13, 2018
JioPhone 2 FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Reliance Jio recently announced the JioPhone 2 at its 41st Annual General Meeting and we’re sure you have a lot of questions about the second-gen low-cost 4G device from the company. The budget JioPhone 2 has quite a lot of things going in its favor, from its super affordable cost to its new QWERTY design, and its a befitting device to fuel the next wave of the mobile internet revolution in the country.
Jul. 12, 2018
Infinix Hot 6 Pro Review: Hot or Not?
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Infinix has lifted the covers off the Hot 6 Pro, a budget smartphone with a modern 18:9 bezel-less display and a dual camera setup. The budget smartphone segment in the country is quite saturated with offerings from other Chinese smartphone manufacturers, with Xiaomi completely dominating the scene with its cheap yet powerful devices. The sub-10000 INR price bracket has seen a major influx of devices with bezel-less displays and dual camera setups which, more often than not, aren’t as great as the companies claim them to be.
Jul. 9, 2018
Best Postpaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Delhi-NCR)
Traveling abroad is quite expensive on its own and add to that the exorbitant calling/data rates that you have to incur, even if you accept an incoming call by mistake, could swiftly turn your pleasant vacation into a nightmare. Which is why most major telecom service providers offer international roaming plans for their postpaid subscribers so that they can enjoy reduced calling and data rates during their trip. However, due to the sheer number of options in the market today, selecting the best international roaming plan which offers the most value for money could prove to be a tough task.
Jul. 9, 2018
Best Prepaid Plans for International Roaming in December 2018 (Delhi-NCR)
Most major telecom service providers these days offer a variety of international roaming recharge plans for their prepaid customers. However, in our research we found that it could be a bit overwhelming for customers to find the best value for money international roaming prepaid plan for their travels. You’ve got to keep a number of variables in mind while choosing the best international roaming plan, including your destination and the duration of your stay.
Jul. 4, 2018
Beebom App 2.0: New UI, Portrait Videos, Dark Mode and a Lot More!
We launched the Beebom Instant Tech News app back in May last year and the app was an instant hit among our fans. Thanks to the support of our fans, the app crossed 100,000 downloads in less than a year with a 4.8 rating on the Play Store to boot. We’ve been constantly working on the app since its launch, steadily improving the functionality with the help of your valuable feedback and paying close attention to the interesting feature suggestions that you’ve been sending us.
Jul. 3, 2018
How to Improve PUBG Mobile Performance on Low-end Devices
Ever since Tencent released the mobile version of PUBG everyone has been glued onto their mobile screen, getting one chicken dinner after another. While PUBG on PC is notorious for its poor optimizations, the mobile version of the game is rather well optimized and runs fairly smoothly on almost all modern devices. However, if you’re rocking an older device or perhaps something that’s a little underpowered, you might have faced occasional stuttering and frame drops while playing PUBG Mobile.
Jun. 26, 2018
VEGAS Movie Studio Platinum vs Pinnacle Studio: Best Budget Video Editing Software?
It’s a good time to be a video editor as not only there are tons of job opportunities for video editors out there but also the cost of becoming a video editor has been on a constant decline over the years. No longer you are required to invest hundreds of dollars into what were considered to be good video editing programs as now you can get very capable video editing programs for prices well within the hundred dollar mark.
Jun. 25, 2018
8 Most Overrated Features in Smartphones
Ever since the launch of the first iPhone back in 2007, the smartphone industry has seen one innovation after another and smartphones today have a ton of new features that we couldn’t have even imagined back in 2007. Smartphones these days have bezel-less displays, water and dust resistance, face unlocking, dual and triple cameras, and a lot of other features, some of which are actually pretty useful. However, even though a number of these new features come in handy during day to day use, a fair few are quite overrated and some of them are frankly pretty useless.
Jun. 25, 2018
How to Install English Windows 10 on Laptops Bought from China
Buying a laptop in China or from Chinese ecommerce websites like Alibaba or Banggood is quite an attractive prospect for international buyers these days as these website not only offer great deals on laptops, but also allow international customers to get their hands on laptops that are exclusively available in the Chinese market. One of the biggest challenges buyers face while ordering laptops from China, is that they ship with a Chinese version of Windows 10.
Jun. 24, 2018
The Best Gaming Phones of 2018
Starting off with the star attraction – the upcoming Asus ROG Phone – which, by far, is the most well thought out gaming phone to be announced. The ROG Phone addresses almost all of the issues that users face while gaming and brings with it a number of new features which are expected to greatly improve mobile gaming performance, provided they work as advertised. In terms of specifications, the ROG Phone packs in aSnapdragon 845 chipset overclocked to 2.
Jun. 24, 2018
Mi Gaming Laptop Review: The Budget Gaming King You Probably Can’t Buy!
Xiaomi launched the Mi Gaming Laptop earlier this year in March, much to the surprise of Xiaomi fans worldwide who weren’t expecting a gaming laptop from the company. At first glance, the Mi Gaming Laptop doesn’t even look like a gaming laptop at all, due to its clean MacBook-esque looks and lack of any “gaming” branding. However, as soon as you power on the device, you’re greeted by a four-zone RGB keyboard and ambient RGB light strips on the sides which give the laptop its gaming aesthetic.
Jun. 22, 2018
Top 20 New Free Android Games You Must Play
The Google Play Store is chock full of a variety of games encompassing different genres and catering to a number of different play styles. You’ll find everything from casual arcade and puzzle games which you can pop out when you’re taking a quick break at work or competitive strategy and action games which you can grind all day and reach the top of the ranking ladder. However, what’s really great is that the Play Store keeps adding new games ever so often, making sure that users never run out of options.
Jun. 8, 2018
Facebook Says Bug Changed Sharing Settings to Public for 14 Million Users
Facebook is reportedly sending out notifications to 14 million users who were affected by a bug which was live on the platform last month. According to a recentreportfromCNN, the recently discovered bug automatically changed the affected users’ post sharing settings to ‘public’. Facebookusually sets a default post sharing setting based on what the user has selected and depending on their previous activity. However, in this case, the bug changed the users’ default setting to public, even if the user had chosen to share posts with a smaller group or keep all posts private.
Jun. 7, 2018
Watch the Blackberry KEY2 Launch Event Live Tonight
News about the upcoming BlackBerry KEY2 has been around for over a month now. The device was initially spotted on Geekbench early last month and towards the end of May, the company released ateasershowcasing a device with a new diamond-cut rear panel, a dual rear camera setup and a new keyboard button. The company will be hosting an event in New York later today to officially unveil the BlackBerry KEY2 and you’ll be able to watch the event live, from the comfort of your home.
Jun. 7, 2018
Amazon Combines Alexa and Fire TV in the New Fire TV Cube
Amazon has just introduced a new product to its ever-growing portfolio of smart gadgets which combines its popular Fire TV streaming stick and its digital assistant Alexa. The new gadget, dubbedFire TV Cube, looks like a big, square Echo Dot with the familiar four Echo buttons on the top and a glowing blue light which indicates when Alexa is listening for a command. The Fire TV Cube also packs in a universal remote which will allow users to control their gadgets using voice commands.
Jun. 7, 2018
Google Station Free WiFi Initiative Reaches 400 Stations in India
In a recentblog postregarding the initiative, Google has announced that the company has now achieved what it first set out to accomplish. The Dibrugarh railway station in Assam, which was recently added to the Google Station initiative, is the 400th station in India to have received free WiFi access. Google’s VP for the Next Billion Users team, Caesar Sengupta, also revealed that over 8 million people in the country go online with Google Station each month.
Jun. 7, 2018
India Panics As Paytm Faces Major Outage, And There’s No Explanation From the Company
India’s most widely used digital wallet Paytm faced some server issues late last evening, leaving several users stranded. Unable to access their funds or even log in to the platform, users flocked toTwitterand shared angry tweets with the hashtag #Paytmdown, whichmirrored the #DeletePaytm campaign that started last month. The hashtag soon started blowing up, with more and more users tagging Paytm and its customer support handle Paytm Care. In response, Paytm Care tweeted back to the affected users, claiming that the platform was“facing some technical issues”.
Jun. 6, 2018
Amazon’s Device Maker Partners Announce Windows PCs With Deep Alexa Integration
Earlier this year in January, Amazondebutedthe Alexa app for Windows 10 PCs, allowing users to interact with their PCs using voice commands. The company has now introduced a few ODM (original device manufacturer) solutions which will help manufacturers build deeper Alexa integration on their devices. In a recentblog poston the matter, the company showcased four Windows 10 PCs that have been specifically designed with Alexa integration in mind. Talking about the new devices, Amazon’s Director for Alexa Voice Service, Jon Kirk, said:
Jun. 6, 2018
AMD Looks to Take on Intel With New Ryzen-Powered PCs from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus and More
At the ongoingComputextrade show in Taipei, AMD has unveiled a bunch of newRyzenpowered systems from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Huawei, and Lenovo. Here’s a quick look at all the Ryzen powered systems that wererevealedduring the company’s keynote at Computex: Dell’s SVP and General Manager for the Consumer and Small Business Product group, Ray Wah, showcased the company’s Inspiron Ryzen portfolio, featuring two Ryzen powered all-in-one PCs, Ryzen powered Inspiron 15 5000 notebooks, a Ryzen powered Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 notebook and the Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5676 featuring a second-gen Ryzen desktop processor coupled with Radeon graphics.
Jun. 6, 2018
Instagram Might Soon Let You Share Hour-Long Videos
Facebook’s popular image and video sharing platformInstagramis mulling over a new feature which would allow users to share long-form videos on the platform. According to a recentreportfromThe Wall Street Journal, people familiar with the matter have revealed that Instagram will allow videos up to an hour in length to be posted. Until now, the platform hasn’t allowed users to share videos longer than 60 seconds and Instagram Stories are limited to just 15 seconds.
Jun. 6, 2018
Xiaomi Starts Crowdfunding HiPee Smart Health Wizard, a Portable Urine Analyzer
Xiaomi makes all kinds of products in its home market, ranging from lifestyle products to personal transportation vehicles. The company also makes a variety of IoT andsmart devices, even for the health-tech sector. Adding on to its portfolio, the company has now started crowdfunding a smart portable urine analyzer, called HiPee Smart Health Wizard. According to a recentreportfromXiaomi Today, the HiPee Smart Health Wizard is a compact urine analyzer which has been designed to accurately detect anomalies in the user’s urine.
Jun. 6, 2018
LG’s New Q Stylus is a Mid-Range Galaxy Note Alternative
Late last month, LG lifted the covers off theLG Q7; a mid-range device which borrows a few features from the company’s own flagship G-series. Adding on to the Q Series, the company has nowunveiledthe LG Q Stylus, which looks to be a mid-range alternative to Samsung’s popular Galaxy Note lineup of devices. As the name suggests, the LG Q Stylus comes with a stylus and features handwritten input support which, according to the company, is“more productive and expressive than typing”.
Jun. 5, 2018
Reliance Jio 4G Speeds Down 33 Percent in Last Two Months
Back in February this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) reported that Reliance Jio was thefastest 4G service providerin the country, posting an average download speed of 21.3 Mbps. In comparison, Jio’s main competitor, Bharti Airtel posted an average download speed of only 8.8 Mbps. The report further reveals that Idea Cellular continues to lead the market when it comes to upload speeds, posting an average upload speed of 6.
Jun. 5, 2018
Airtel Unifies Bill Payments for Mobile, Broadband, DTH Under Airtel Home
In a bid to offer users a more streamlined experience while paying the bills for a variety of Airtel’s services, the Indian telecom giant has now launched a new service called Airtel Home. According to areportfromGadgets Now, Airtel home is adigital quad-play platformwhich has been launched as part of the company’s Project Next innovation program. The company claims that Airtel Home is India’s first-of-its-kind unified payments platform, which bundles all of Airtel’s services within one easily accessible tab on the My Airtel app.
Jun. 5, 2018
The New Asus VivoWatch BP Sacrifices Sleek Design For Its High-End Health Sensors
Asus is on a roll, unveilingonegreatproductafteranotherat its home turf inComputex. The company recently showcased a new version of its smart wearable VivoWatch, dubbedVivoWatch BP, which is designed for easy blood pressure monitoring on the go. The new VivoWatch BP might not look like much at first glance, with its weird shape, thick bezels, and a lackluster display, but the device is pretty capable at what it’s been designed to do. The VivoWatch BP packs in a combination of an EKG (electrocardiogram) and a PPG (photoplethysmography) sensors which can produce an accurate reading of the wearer’s blood pressure and heart rate, in just 15 seconds.
Jun. 5, 2018
HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ Coming to India on June 6
HTC firstunveiledits mid-range Desire 12 and Desire 12+ back in March this year and the company is now bringing the devices to the Indian market. In a recenttweet, the company has announced that the HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12 Plus will be launched in the country on June 6. In terms of specifications, the HTC Desire 12 features a 5.5-inch HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC, coupled with 2/3G RAM and 16/32GB internal storage.
Jun. 5, 2018
Asus Project Precog Looks Like A Laptop Straight Out of the Future
Asus is getting rid of the physical trackpad and keyboard, leaving you with two large displays and intuitive software for the typing experience. While Project Precog is still a prototype, it showcases the future of notebooks that make use of artificial intelligence and deep software integration to take complete advantage of the two full-size displays. Unveiling Precog, Marcel Campos, Head of Marketing at Asus, said the onboard Intel Movidium-powered camera detects exactly where you place your hands, and displays the keyboard right underneath your fingers automatically.
Jun. 4, 2018
Asus ROG Phone Features An Overclocked Snapdragon 845, Ultrasonic AirTriggers
The device packs in a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED screen which supports HDR content, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response rate, which is a world-first according to Asus. To maintain the best performance at maximum load, Asus has also packed in an upgraded cooling solution which according to the company will“help sustain peak gaming performance”. If you still feel that the phone might get too hot during your long gaming sessions, the ROG Phone also comes with an AeroActive Cooler which clips onto the back and blows air over the phone to keep it cool.
Jun. 4, 2018
Moto G6, G6 Play Come to India, Starting at Rs 11,999
The Moto G6 is priced at Rs 13,999 and will be an Amazon exclusive, while the Moto G6 Play starts at Rs 11,999 and will be a Flipkart exclusive. Motorola has tied up with a number of mobile service providers for cashback offers. Both phones will go on sale starting midnight, June 5. After weeks ofteasers, the company has finallylaunchedthe new Moto G6 series in the Indian market, however, for some odd reason, the company has only launched the regular Moto G6 and the budget Moto G6 Play in the country.
Jun. 4, 2018
Reliance Jio Reportedly Hiring Professionals for New AI Team
Reliance Jio has reportedly started the recruitment process to set up a new team which will focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain technology, under the leadership of Akash Ambani. According to a recentreportfromLivemint, sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the new team will focus on the potential use cases of AI, ML, and blockchain for the swiftly expanding telecom firm. The sources were quoted as saying:
Jun. 4, 2018
Why The New Asus ROG Phone Looks Like the Perfect Gaming Smartphone
Asus has just announced theROG Phone,a beast of a device when it comes to specifications and raw performance. But what makes this phone really special is the array of accessories that Asus has unveiled alongside, which address the most common issues faced by mobile gamers. In order to further improve upon the mobile gaming experience, the company has announced a new mobile-to-desktop dock, a TwinView dock, a WiGig dock, and a third-party add-on controller developed in partnership with GameVice.
Jun. 4, 2018
Apple Might Announce Dark Mode for macOS at WWDC Later Tonight
The company is expected to reveal details about the successor to macOS High Sierra, which might grab a large share of the attention due to rumors about incoming cross-platform app support. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Xcode 10 on macOS 10.14. Dark Appearance, Apple News, App Store w/ video previewspic.twitter.com/rJlDy81W4W The next version of macOS might also feature another great addition to the software if a recentleakfrom renowned developer Steve Troughton-Smith is to be believed.
Jun. 1, 2018
Patanjali Says Kimbho Release Was Test Run and Promises to Return, but What About the Data?
Late last month, Patanjali dipped its toes in the telecom segment andannounced a partnershipwith state-owned telecom service provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to launch newSwadesh SamriddhiSIM cards. The co-branded SIM cards, which have initially been issued to Patanjali’s employees, offer a reasonable unlimited prepaid pack along with medical and life insurance for the holders. Speaking at the launch, Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev reiterated the company’sswadeshisentiments and said that they only partnered with BSNL as it’s a swadeshinetwork.
Jun. 1, 2018
ACT Fibernet Announces Free Live TV Offer in Partnership With Yupp TV, HOOQ, ALTBalaji and More
ACT Fibernet has announced a partnership with Yupp TV as part of which all of ACT’s existing broadband subscribers will get access to free live TV on ACT’s official app. The offer, which is called ‘Free to Air Channel’, will provide all of ACT’s broadband users, across 12 cities, access to over 140 live TV channels in 13 different languages. According to a recentreportfromTelecomtalk, the service is currently in beta and is limited to Android users only, however, the company plans to extend the service to iOS users soon.
Jun. 1, 2018
Ather S340 Electric Scooter Goes on Pre-Order, with Launch on June 5
Earlier last month, Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy started installing itselectric vehicle charging station gridin the city in preparation for the launch of its first electric scooter – the Ather S340. Now, the company has opened pre-bookings for the smart electric scooter in Bengaluru, with the launch scheduled for June 5. According to a recentreportfromAutocar India,the Ather S340 will only be launched in Bengaluru at first, where the company has already installed 30 charging stations.
Jun. 1, 2018
CEO Daniel Ek Regrets How Spotify Handled Recent Bans to R Kelly, XXXTentacion
Popular music streaming service Spotify started rolling out a newcontent and conduct policyfor artists earlier this month. As part of the policy, the company removed musicians R Kelly and XXXTentacion’s songs from its curated playlists, due to their actions in their personal lives. The ban was met with resistance from prominent members of the music industry, some of whom even threatened to pull their songs from the platform. Late last week, Spotify announced that it wasreconsidering its policy changesand in the meantime it restored songs by XXXTentacion to its playlists.
Jun. 1, 2018
Fortnite is Now Making its Way to the Nintendo Switch
After making its mark in the console, PC and mobile market, Epic Games’ Fortnite is now making its way to the Nintendo Switch, according to a leaked E3 document recentlyposted on 4chan. The document, the leakster claims, is part of E3’s showroom display planning and features marketing materials for Fortnite, Paladins, Dragon Ball FighterZ, FIFA, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, and yet unannounced games Killer Queen Black and Overcooked 2.(Image: 4chan)
Jun. 1, 2018
iOS 12 to Focus on Digital Health, ARKit Enhancements
Apple is all set to host its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) next week and the company is expected to make aton of announcementsregarding its software ecosystem. We expect the company to reveal the next major updates for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, along with improvements for its digital assistant Siri. While we can’t exactly be sure of the announcements Apple will make during the course of the event, a recentreportfromBloomberghighlights the changes coming to the company’s mobile operating system iOS.
Jun. 1, 2018
Facebook Loses Its Cool Factor As Teens Flock to YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram
Facebook is no longer the dominant social media platform among US teens and has been replaced by the likes of YouTube, Snapchat, and Instagram. According to a recentsurveyconducted by Pew Research Center, while just over half (51 percent) of US teens aged 13 to 17 say they use Facebook, only 10 percent say that it’s their most used social media platform.(Image: Pew Research Center) YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat have also replaced Facebook to become the most used platforms among teens, with almost a third claiming that they use Snapchat (35 percent) and YouTube (32 percent) most often, while 15 percent say the same for Instagram.
May. 31, 2018
Amazon India to Host First Honor 7C Sale Today
Huawei sub-brand Honorlaunchedthe Honor 7A and Honor 7C in India last week. While the Honor 7A went on sale exclusively on Flipkart on May 29, the Honor 7C is about to go on sale for the first time exclusively on Amazon today. TheHonor 7C salestarts at 12PM, so if you’re interested in getting the device, you better act quick considering the fact that the Honor 7A wassold out in just 120 seconds.
May. 31, 2018
Google Continues Its Push into China with Files Go Launch
Google is slowly, but steadily, making a comeback in the Chinese market, after a majority of its services were banned by the country’s strict censor laws. Just a couple of days ago, the companyintroducedits ARCore technology in the country in partnership with popular smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. And now, according to a recentreportfrom9to5Google,the company has launched its Files Go app in China. Google’s Files Go is a smart Android storage manager which was originally designed for the Indian market, but was subsequently launched in other parts of the world due to growing interest.
May. 31, 2018
Sennheiser CX Sport Bluetooth Earphones Launched in India at Rs. 9,990
The Sennheiser Cx Sport Bluetooth earphones, which werefirst unveiledinternationally earlier this month, have made their way to the Indian market. Targeted at gym-goers and adventurers, the CX Sport earphones feature a lightweight in-ear design which is perfect for listening to music during intense physical activity. The Sennheiser CX Sport boast of a splash and sweat-resistant build, which is perfect for its intended use case, and the earphones come with three ergonomic fins to ensure that they stay put when you’re working out.
May. 31, 2018
Uber in Talks with Alphabet to Get Waymo’s Autonomous Cars on the Platform
At Code Conference in California, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has revealed that the company is currently in talks with Google’s parent Alphabet to get its autonomous Waymo cars onto its network. The announcement comes just months after the two companies settled a year long legal battle over self-driving trade secrets. At the conference, Khosrowshahi said: “[The relationship is] getting better. You build relationships slowly but surely. I have a long relationship with Google and we have a trust level.
May. 31, 2018
WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Predicted Uploads to Help You Upload Photos Almost Instantly
Sharing media onWhatsAppcan be quite cumbersome at times, especially if you’re on a poor network connection. And the problem is compounded when you have more than one image to share. In a bid to streamline media uploads on the platform, WhatsApp has reportedly started rolling out predicted uploads – a feature which will help users upload and share media faster than before. Predicted uploads sounds complicated, but it basically means WhatsApp will predict that you will share the photo as it is without modification and starts uploading it in the background as soon as you select it from your phone, and before you are shown the edit screen.
May. 31, 2018
Xiaomi Will Start Making Mi TVs in India to Beat High Taxes, Duties
In a bid to tackle the increasing taxes and import duties on TVs, Xiaomi is reportedly working on a plan to start manufacturing its smart TVs in India. According to a recentreportfromET, the company will start manufacturing its smart TVs in India from the next quarter, in partnership with Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn, which is already the company’s largest manufacturer for smartphones. The report cites senior industry executives familiar with the matter who claim that Xiaomi will initially start with assembling TVs in the country while it builds a local sourcing network.
May. 30, 2018
Latest Fortnite Update Brings Voice Chat to iOS, A Rideable Shopping Cart & More
Epic Games has released thepatch notesfor the next big Fortnite update which is now rolling out to all platforms, including the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile. The latest update forFortnite: Battle Royale brings with it a number of new features and changes, along with the usual bug fixes and improvements. Starting off with the weapons and items, the latest update adds Mushrooms to the game which will give players 5 shield each (up to a maximum of 100).
May. 30, 2018
Moto Hub Experiences Coming to Reliance Digital and MyJio Stores Across India
Days ahead of the Moto G6 launch, Motorola has announced a partnership with Reliance Retail Limited to bring its Moto Hub experience to over 150 Reliance Digital and MyJio stores across the country. With the partnership, Motorola will showcase its entire product portfolio at the retail outlets, giving potential customers a chance to easily experience the products before they make a purchase. The company will set up Moto Hubs within the retail stores which will offer customers easy access to the company’s products and ensure their availability in the offline sales channels.
May. 30, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A6+ Review: Overpriced and Underpowered
It’s common practice for smartphone manufacturers to eventually introduce their flagship features to mid-range and budget devices, Samsung being no exception. The company’s beautiful Infinity Edge displays debuted with its flagship Galaxy S8 duo and have now made their way to the mid-rangeGalaxy A6 and Galaxy A6 Plus, as well as the budgetGalaxy J6 and Galaxy J8, all of which were launched in India just a week ago. Out of the lot, the Galaxy A6+ or A6 Plus is the most premium device and is priced atRs.
May. 30, 2018
Snapchat’s AR Camera and Filters Might Soon Come to Other Apps
Earlier this year in March reports revealed that Snapchat had started testing a new ‘Connected Apps‘ feature in a beta release which would allow users to connect their Snapchat account with other apps. It turns out, Snapchat has plans for even deeper integration with other apps, with a recentreportfromTechCrunchhighlighting the developer-facing side of the the ‘Connected Apps’ feature – a full-fledged developer platform called Snapkit. Sources familiar with Snapchat’s discussions have revealed that the Snapkit SDK will allow third-party app developers access to a number of Snapchat’s feature, including the aforementioned login authentication, Snapchat’s Bitmoji avatars, and most interestingly, Snapchat’s full-featured AR-enabled camera software.
May. 30, 2018
Imgur Now Supports Videos, But Uploads Only Available on iOS
Popular image sharing site Imgur was the go-to destination for sharing memes and uploading picture albums beforeRedditadded the functionality on its website. As a result, Imgur saw asignificant declinein its submission activity. Now, the platform is trying to make up for the decline by introducing support for short videos on the platform. According to a recentblog postfrom the company, Imgur will now allow iOS users to upload up to 30 second long videos on the platform.
May. 29, 2018
Xiaomi Launches 800 ANSI Lumens Projector in China Under MIJIA Brand
In a bid to offer a more affordable option to its fans, Xiaomi has now launched a cheaper projector under its MIJIA brand. The newly launched MIJIA projector, according to a recentreportfromGizmochina, features 2.07 million reflective lenses which utilize a new light-oath design to increase its projection brightness by 5 percent. The projector is capable of displaying images on screen ranging from 40 inches to 120 inches from a 3 meter distance and is powered by OSRAM’s P1W/A lamp beads which give it a peak brightness of 800 ANSI Lumens.
May. 29, 2018
Alibaba to Compete with Amazon and Flipkart by Taking Over Paytm Mall
Around 70 percent of the eCommerce market in India is divided between Amazon and Flipkart, leaving little to no space for competitors. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba seeks to change the landscape by taking overPaytm Malland developing a well rounded platform which covers everything from digital payments to entertainment. Citing sources familiar with the matter, today’sreportfromFactor Dailyclaims that Alibaba intends to invest $2 billion in Paytm Mall and use the money to offer products at 20-25 percent cheaper than its competitors – Amazon and Flipkart.
May. 29, 2018
Apple Could Go With OLED Panels for All iPhones in 2019
As of now,Samsung is Apple’s sole supplier for OLED displaysand even though Apple has invested billions of dollars to help rival LG get its OLED production up and running, the company has been struggling with unknown manufacturing issues and is likely to miss the deadline for the initiation of iPhone mass production this year. While LG might be able to get its OLED supply in place in time for next year’s product cycle, Apple will have to rely on its biggest competitor – Samsung – for OLED panels this year.
May. 29, 2018
Google Announces ‘Summer With Google’ Campaign for Kids
Google India is giving 100 school students, and their parents, across the country an opportunity to attend a summer camp at its offices in Gurgaon and Hyderabad through the new ‘Summer With Google’ campaign. As part of the campaign, the company will assign an activity to kids via the ‘Summer With Google’ website each week for four weeks and will shortlist the winners from the list of kids who are able to successfully complete the assignments.
May. 29, 2018
Researchers Train AI to Detect Skin Cancer, And It Outperforms Experts, Doctors
Artificial intelligence is getting better and better by the day – after all, that’s the premise of the technology – and it’s performing feats which haven’t been heard of before. Frombeating professional eSports playersat their own game tomaking reservations at your favorite restaurant, AI is improving at a fast pace, promising a bright future for everyone. AI is also making significant advances in the medical field, with a recentreportfromAFPrevealing that an AI recently beat experienced doctors at diagnosing skin cancer.
May. 29, 2018
Snapdragon 845 Could Bring Up to 50% Better Performance For Always-Connected Windows 10 PCs
Microsoftdebuted the Windows 10 on ARMplatform back in December last year, showcasing always connected Windows 10 notebooks powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets. At the time, Microsoft announced three notebooks – the Asus NovaGo, the HP Envy X2, and the Lenovo Miix 630 – powered by the Snapdragon 835 SoC. Since then, Qualcomm and Microsoft have been making continuous efforts to push the platform even further and the next generation of Windows 10 on ARM PCs, powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, are just around the corner.
May. 29, 2018
Google’s ARCore for Android Reaches China Through Xiaomi’s App Store
Google has been exploring ways of widening its reach in China ever since its most popular and widely-used product, Google Search, was blocked in the country. The company has invested in a number of Chinese startups, including a $120 million investment inChushou– an online esports platform which allows users to broadcast their mobile gameplay live for others to watch. Earlier this year in February, when Google officially launched its augmented reality SDK, the companyannounced a partnershipwith Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung to release smartphones with ARCore support in the Chinese markets.
May. 28, 2018
50% of Indian Gamers Believe Gaming Makes Them Better at Strategy, Problem Solving: Dell Survey
A recent study commissioned byDellhighlights the changes in the habits, attitudes and understanding of the gaming community in India, providing further credence to the changing sentiments towards video games. The study in question, conducted in partnership with a third-party research firm called Researchscape, surveyed 5,763 gamers from 11 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, New Zealand, UK and US, on today’s gaming habits, attitudes and the wider gaming community.
May. 28, 2018
Airtel Introduces New Rs. 449 Prepaid Plan Offering 2GB Daily Data for 70 Days
In a bid to compete with the ever-growing popularity of Reliance Jio’s affordable data plans, Bharti Airtel has now introduced a new Rs. 449 prepaid plan which offers 2GB of 4G data per day for a period of 70 days. The newdata planincludes all the benefits the company offers in its other unlimited data plans, including unlimited local, STD and roaming voice calls and 100 free local and STD text messages per day.
May. 28, 2018
Apple Reportedly Working with Valve to Bring Steam Link to iOS
Earlier this month, Valveannounced a new app called Steam Linkwhich would allow users to stream games from their PC to their smartphones. The app, which was to be released for both iOS and Android users, hit a snag when an App Store review team revoked its approval for violating“a number of guidelines.” In a statement regarding the rejection, Valve revealed that the Steam Link app was first approved by a review team on May 7th, following which the company made the official announcement for the release.
May. 28, 2018
Fake Fortnite for Android Ad Seen on YouTube Home Page
Even though the autoplaying ad itself wasn’t pornographic, the link displayed an objectionable thumbnail. YouTube was quick to remove the offending channel from the platform, however, the company’s screening process for ads doesn’t seem to have improved. A recentthreadonReddithighlights another video that is being served as an ad on the platform, but this time it’s targeting the wild popularity of battle royale game Fortnite. The video in question is a tutorial which explains how users can get Fortnite on Android devices.
May. 27, 2018
How to Delete Data from Your Microsoft Account
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) just recently went into effect and a number of major companies have made major changes to their privacy policies to make them more transparent for the end users. A number of companies, including Google,Microsoft, and Facebook, are allowing users to see all the data that has been collected over the years and delete it from their servers if they want to. Microsoft’s services are used by a significant chunk of the global population and the company has collected vast quantities of data from each of its services.
May. 26, 2018
ZTE to Pay $1.3 Billion in Fines to Resume Business in the US
Earlier this week, reports revealed that the US and China wereworking on a dealto get struggling smartphone manufacturer ZTE back into business. In a recent string of tweets, President Trump has outlined the terms of the deal, as part of which ZTE will have to pay $1.3 billion in fines, change its management and board, and offer a guarantee to keep up high levels of security. In his tweet Trump wrote:
May. 26, 2018
Amazon Alexa Saves All Your Voice Recordings; Here’s How You Can Delete Them
Amazon’s Alexa-powered devices store recordings of your voice in order to improve the accuracy of the results it provides, and improve its overall functionality. You can access these recordings easily from within the Alexa app and you can also delete all of the recordings directly from your Amazon account. In light of the recent debacle surrounding Amazon’s digital voice assistant, which‘mistakenly’ recordeda couple’s private conversation and sent it to one of their contacts, you might be wondering if it’s safe to let Amazon store your voice recordings on its database.
May. 26, 2018
Google Assistant on iOS Gets a New ‘Reservations’ Section
Google Assistant on iOS has just received a new feature that will help people keep a track of alltheir reservationsfrom within the standalone app. The feature, which is appropriately named ‘Reservations’, was first spotted last month within version 7.26 of the standalone app. According to a recentreportfrom9to5Google, the Reservations feature appears under the Account section within the Settings menu of the Google Assistant app. Tapping on the Reservations option opens up a browser window which lists down all your reservations within the Reservations section of theGoogleMy Account page.
May. 26, 2018
Spotify May Bow to Pressure and Change Content and Conduct Policy for Artists
Earlier this month Spotify rolled out a newcontent and conduct policyto clamp down on hateful content on the platform. Interestingly, thenew policyalso outlined guidelines for artists and revealed that the platform would stop promoting artists who engage in inappropriate behavior in the real world. In a statement regarding the new policy changes, Spotify wrote: “We don’t censor content because of an artist ‘s or creator’s behavior, but we want our editorial decisions – what we choose to program – to reflect our values…When an artist or creator does something that is especially harmful or hateful (for example, violence against children and sexual violence), it may affect the ways we work with or support that artist or creator.
May. 26, 2018
12 Best Gaming Laptops You Can Buy in 2018
Buying a gaming laptop is never an easy task. Even by the sheer number of brands that make gaming laptops, and their sub-brands that make gaming laptops, there are a lot out there to choose from. While choices are a good thing, obviously, this does make picking out the perfect gaming laptop a bit of a chore. So, if you’re wondering which gaming laptop you should buy, we’ve got your back.
May. 25, 2018
Pornhub’s New VPNhub Service Has Unlimited Usage Even for Free Users
Popular adult entertainment website,Pornhub, is jumping onto the VPN bandwagon with the launch of its own free virtual private network (VPN) service, appropriately named VPNhub. VPNhub aims to provide Pornhub patrons and others in need of a VPN, a completely free and private internet browsing session. In a statement regarding the new VPN service, Pornhub’s VP Corey PricetoldVentureBeat: “VPNhub is free and unlimited, anonymous and easy to use. It’s also developed by us, the leading adult entertainment platform in the world.
May. 25, 2018
ICC Tells Pakistan Test Cricketers to Take Smartwatches Off The Field
In a bid to avoid any allegations of match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned players to stop wearing smartwatches during play. The warning came after a few members of the Pakistan cricket team were seen sportingsmartwatchesduring the opening day of the ongoing test series against England at the Lord’s stadium in London. According to a recentreportfromReuters, the players were cautioned by an ICC anti-corruption officer at the game. In a statement regarding the incident, the ICC was quoted saying:
May. 25, 2018
Amazon Says Alexa Mistakenly Recorded Private Conversations and Sent It to Other Users
Amazon’s Echo range of smart speakers, powered by the company’s digital assistant Alexa, are arguably one of the best smart speakers available in the market today. Not only do they support one of the mostelaborate list of commands, but they’re also fairly cheap, which has played a major part in their popularity. While Amazon claims that its smart speakers are secure and the company holds high regards for the user’s privacy, just how secure are the devices after all?
May. 25, 2018
Snapchat Lets You Choose When You Want to Send or Receive Location on Snap Map
Snapchat launched Snap Map last year to help users share their location with friends, and view snaps that they might have shared from that place. WithMap Explore, earlier this year, Snapchat lets users get alerts and updates about what was happening on the Snap Map. But many have criticized Map Explore as a gross invasion of privacy as it broadcasted the user’s location all the time, even after they closed the app at times.
May. 25, 2018
Upcoming Lenovo Z5 to Offer 30 Minutes of Talk Time at 0% Charge
Lenovo’s Vice President Chang Cheng has been making one outrageous claim after another regarding the upcoming Lenovo Z5. Cheng first teased the smartphone’s completelybezel-less design, followed by its4 TBof internal storage capacity. He then revealedcamera samplesof the AI-powered dual camera setup on the device and most recently claimed that the Lenovo Z5 will have a massive battery with45-days of standby time. Now, the latest in the string of teasers, Chengrevealsthat the Lenovo Z5 will offer 30 minutes of talk time even if the battery is at 0% charge.
May. 25, 2018
Vivo Opens Pre Bookings for the Upcoming Vivo X21 UD
Earlier this month, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo started sending outpress invitesfor a launch event scheduled for May 29. While the invite didn’t explicitly mention which device would be launched, the large X with a fingerprint in the center suggested it would be the Vivo X21 UD, the first phone with an under-display fingerprint scanner to come to India. Just a few days ahead of the launch, the company has now officially opened pre-bookings for the Vivo X21 UD on itsonline store.
May. 24, 2018
Buy The Newly-Launched JVC XS-XN511A 5.1 Bluetooth Speakers at 45% Off on Flipkart Now!
Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer JVC recently launched its first 5.1 channel Bluetooth speaker system – the XS-XN511A – in India. Priced at Rs. 11,999, the new speaker system is already available for purchase in the country via popular online portals and large format retail stores likeCroma. Interestingly, the JVC XS-XN511A is already available at a massive 45 percent discount onFlipkart right now! In terms of specifications, the JVC XS-XN511A 5.1 speaker system has been rated at an output power of 135 Watts PMPO and claims to offer a home theater like ambience on the cheap.
May. 24, 2018
Check Your CBSE Results Offline With Microsoft’s SMS Organizer App on Android
Microsoft’SMS Organizerfor Android is one of our favorite SMS apps, so much so that we’d recommend it to anyone with an Android smartphone. The app offers a ton of handy features that allow users to effortlessly manage their inbox which are continuously bombarded with a slew of promotional and marketing messages. Even though the app pretty much covers all bases and addresses all of a user’s potential needs, Microsoft keeps adding even more new features, making the app better with each successive update.
May. 24, 2018
Xiaomi’s New Mi Credit Service Gives Instant Loans up to Rs 1 Lakh in India, But There’s a Catch
Xiaomi has partnered with Bengaluru-based instant personal loan platform KreditBee to launch Mi Credit, Xiaomi’s third value-added Internet service in the country followingMi Musicand Mi Video. Through the Mi Credit platform, Xiaomi will provide personal loans from Rs. 1,000 all the way up to Rs. 1,00,000 and will only require users to submit their PAN and Aadhaar card details. TheMi Credit portalwill offer personal loans at an interest rate of 3% per month, with the loan tenure lasting anywhere between 15-90 days.
May. 24, 2018
Microsoft Gives Developers a Chance to Win $10,000 for Delivering Pizza in Bitcoin-Themed Game
Bitcoin Pizza Day is still celebrated among blockchain an crypto enthusiasts, who continue to believe that cryptocurrency will soon become an essential part of the global economy. This year, Microsoft has joined in on the celebrations and has announced ‘The Last Slice’ challenge, offering five lucky winners a chance to win $10,000 each. The challenge involves a retro arcade style game developed by the Windows team, which requires you to take up the role of the first Bitcoin pizza delivery guy and deliver the right pizza to the right house in time.
May. 24, 2018
WhatsApp Starts Testing New Feature to Help Users Hide Media From Phone’s Gallery
WhatsApp has started rolling out a new beta update for the app on Android which brings a couple of handy new features to the messaging app. The update, version 2.18.159, brings a new ‘Media Visibility’ option that will allow users to choose whether to show the WhatsApp shared media in their phone’s gallery. WhatsApp has also added a shortcut to create new contacts and groups, similar to the one found on the iOS version of the app.
May. 23, 2018
Android P Will Bring Seamless Multi-Tasking Between Work and Personal Apps
Google recently unveiled the first beta version ofAndroid Pat its I/O developers conference earlier this month. While the company talked about a number of new features in the updated OS, it didn’t talk too much about the enterprise-centric features that were introduced with the update. In ablog postyesterday, Google elaborated on the new features in Android P that have been specifically developed for enterprise and G Suite users. The new features bring additional security for corporate devices, provide a seamless transition between work and personal accounts, and give enough flexibility to organizations that use devices in dedicated-use scenarios.
May. 23, 2018
Fujifilm GFX50s 51.4-Megapixel Mirrorless Camera Launched For Rs. 5,11,999
Japanese imaging giant,Fujifilm, has launched its GFX50s medium format mirrorless camera in the Indian market, over a year after the camera was first unveiled. The camera, which has been priced at Rs. 5,11,999 (body only), features a 51.4 megapixel medium format sensor which can be adapted to different aspect ratios. The sensor on the GFX50s was developed by Fujifilm in-house and measures 43.8×32.9mm, making it 1.7 times larger than the typical sensor found on most full-frame cameras.
May. 23, 2018
Google Removes Trusted Places From Android Smart Lock Options
Android’s Smart Lock feature allows users to specify conditions under which their devices will unlock without requiring the user to enter their PIN, pattern or use the fingerprint sensor. The Smart Lock feature included five options, including on-body detection, trusted places, trusted devices, and voice match, which users could customize to keep their smartphone unlocked in the specified circumstances. However, according to a recentreportfromAndroid Police, Google seems to have removed ‘trusted places’ as an option for the Smart Lock feature, following inconsistencies that the company was not able to resolve.
May. 23, 2018
HTC U12+ Features the Highest Rated Dual-Camera Setup, According to DxOMark
Before we get into the details, let’s get the raw camera specs out of the way. On the front, the HTC U12 Plus features a dual camera setup with two of the same8MP f/2.0 sensorswith a pixel size of 1.12 microns. The main camera setup on the U12 Plus includes a12MP f/1.75 wide-angled sensorwith a pixel size of 1.4 microns and HTC’s UltraPixel 4 technology, along with a16MP f/2.6 telephoto sensorwith a pixel size of 1.
May. 23, 2018
Microsoft to Extend EU’s GDPR Privacy Rights to Users Worldwide
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect on May 25, putting into place new data privacy regulations that corporations will have to adhere to when dealing with data of users in EU. While companies are not obligated to extend the new data privacy regulations to users worldwide, Microsoft recently announced that it will uphold theGDPRprivacy rights for all of its users, irrespective of their location. In a recentblog posthighlighting Microsoft’s commitment, Julie Brill, Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Microsoft, wrote:
May. 23, 2018
HTC U12+ Is a Notch-Less Beauty with a Translucent Back
The U12+ features a dual camera setup just like every new flagship this year, but also has two cameras on the front. HTC has also managed to add a ton of new features to Edge Sense technology, and thankfully avoided the notch on that stunning 6-inch QHD+ SuperLCD display. Firstly, the device features improved Edge Sense 2, a feature which made its debut with the HTC U11 last year. Edge Sense 2 on the U12 Plus will now allow users to do more with the pressure sensitive sides, including double-tap to launch an app, perform an action, or activate the digital assistant.
May. 23, 2018
WhatsApp Group Admin In Maharashtra Stabbed for Removing a Member
A group admin in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra was recently stabbed by three people for removing a member from their WhatsApp group. According to areportfrom PTI inBGR, Chaitanya Shivaji Bhor, 18, was attacked at a mess by the three assailants, after a tussle over the group. Bhor, a student in an agriculture college in Ahmednagar, is the admin of a college WhatsApp group from which he removed Sachin Gadakh, as the latter had left the college, which supposedly enraged Gadakh.
May. 22, 2018
US, China Lay Down Outline to Settle ZTE Ban
Last month, the US Department of Commercebanned ZTEfrom selling its products in the country and prohibited US companies from selling to ZTE, alleging that the company violated sanctions against trade with Iran and North Korea. While the company tried to get the ban lifted by firstthreatening to take legal actionand thensending a request to the US government, it received no respite. Earlier this month, however, President DonaldTrump took to Twitter and revealedthat he was working closely with China’s President Xi to get ZTE“back into business, fast.
May. 22, 2018
Google Says Internet Saathi Program has Empowered 15 Million Women In India So Far
In a recentblog post, Sapna Chadha, Google’s Director of Marketing for Southeast Asia & India, highlighted that the company committed to bridging the gender divide in India and will continue to reach its goal of covering 3 lakh villages in the country. Chadha wrote: “Today is an important day for the Internet Saath program, as we reach the halfway point of our milestone. The program is spread across the villages of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Tripura, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and has also expanded to four new states – Uttarakhand, Goa, Karnataka, and Telangana, in the past couple of months.
May. 22, 2018
Hero MotoCorp-backed Ather Energy Starts Installing EV Charging Stations in Bengaluru
Ather Energy, a startup backed by Hero MotoCorp, has started installingelectric vehicle(EV) charging stations in Bengaluru. The company is setting up stations for both two and four wheelers, intending to complete 30 such stations by the end of May. According to a recentreportfromInc42, the startup further plans to set up 60 more charging stations in Bengaluru within every four kilometers and has partnered with host locations that have installed charging points pro-bono on their premises to offer the charging facilities.
May. 22, 2018
Instagram Testing ‘You’re All Caught Up’ Feature to Help You Beat FOMO
In a bid to tackle over-dependence on social media likes and smartphone addiction, Instagram revealed that it would add a new ‘Usage insights‘ feature soon. And now it’s trying to reinforce this new approach with a small new feature that could go a long way towards solving the ‘FOMO’ problem that heavy users go through. According to aTechCrunchreport, Instagram is testing an in-feed message to alert users if they have gone through all the recent posts in their feed.
May. 22, 2018
Paytm’s New AshaKiran Program Aims to Empower Rural Women to Be Banking Agents
Paytm’s digital banking arm,Paytm Payments Bank, recently announced a new initiative called Paytm AshaKiran which aims to empower women in rural India. The program will educate women about financial services and create new employment opportunities in smaller towns and cities in the country. According to a recentreportfromYour Story,the company has partnered with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as part of its Disha project, which is supported by the IKEA foundation and women-related organizations like SHEROES.
May. 22, 2018
Razer Unveils Cheaper $299 Razer Core X With Mac Support
Alongside the launch of thenew Razer Bladegaming notebook, Razer hasunveileda cheaper version of its Razer Core V2 – the Razer Core X. The Razer Core X is an external graphics enclosure which can easily house three-slot graphics cards from Nvidia or AMD, with enough room left to accommodate a custom cooler. The big news here is the advertised Mac support, as well as a reduced price tag of $299, which immediately makes the Core X more appealing than the last-gen Core V2
May. 22, 2018
UK iPhone Users Sue Google, Seeking $4.29 Billion in Damages for Privacy Breach
A group of iPhone users called ‘Google You Owe Us’ has sued Google over data-collection claims, seeking as much as $4.29 billion in damages. The group, which includes around 4.4 million people, claims that the company unlawfully collected the users’ personal information by bypassing Apple’s iPhone default privacy settings. According to a recentreportfromFortune, information regarding the lawsuit was revealed in documents filed with a court in London. While the potential damages caused by the alleged data-collection have not been determined, the group has suggested that each plaintiff could receive 750 British pounds if the court rules in their favor.
May. 22, 2018
Adobe to Acquire Magento for $1.68 Billion
In apress releaseregarding the deal, Brad Rencher, executive vice president and general manager, Digital Experience, Adobe, was quoted saying: “Adobe is the only company with leadership in content creation, marketing, advertising, analytics and now commerce – enabling real-time experiences across the entire customer journey. Embedding commerce into the Adobe Experience Cloud with Magento enables Adobe to make every moment personal and every experience shoppable.” With the acquisition,Adobeplans to eventually combine Magento’s offerings with its own Experience Cloud – a suite of digital marketing services which include advertising and analytics tools.
May. 21, 2018
DigiGaon Brings Internet Access at Rs 5 to New ‘Digital Village’ in UP
The Dhanauri Kalan village in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district is the sixth village in the country to benefit from the Ministry of Electronics and IT’s DigiGaon initiative. Minister of Electronics and IT, Ravi Shankar Prasad, recently inaugurated a WiFi choupal in the village, which will offer access to internet for as low as Rs. 5. The WiFi choupal has been set up by the Common Service Center (CSC) as part of the DigiGaon initiative and will allow residents to surf the internet at Rs.
May. 21, 2018
Facebook, Qualcomm Partner to Develop Terragraph WiFi Service
In a statement regarding the matter, Yael Maguire, vice president of connectivity for Facebook, said: “With Terragraph, our goal is to enable people living in urban areas to access high-quality connectivity that can help create new opportunities and strengthen communities”. As of now, the companies haven’t confirmed where the trials will be held, although Facebook had previously revealed that it would test the Terragraph technology in San Jose. Facebook is also reportedly developing the Antenna Radio Integration for Efficiency in Spectrum (ARIES) system which is capable of broadcasting signals over longer distances in less-dense rural regions.
May. 21, 2018
Moto G6, G6 Play Coming to India on June 4 as an Amazon Exclusive
Last week, Motorola Indiastarted teasingthe launch of the Moto G6 series in the country. The devices werefirst launched in Brazillast month and are finally headed to the Indian market. While the company hadn’t officially revealed any launch details, anAmazon India listinghas now confirmed that the devices will be launched on June 4, exclusively on Amazon. While the listing only mentions the Moto G6, theofficial website for the G6 seriesconfirms that the company will only be launching the Moto G6 and the Moto G6 Play in the Indian market, leaving out the premium Moto G6 Plus, which is rather disappointing.
May. 21, 2018
Samsung Summer Fest to Offer Attractive Discounts on TVs, Phones & Accessories From May 22-28
The upcomingSamsung Summer Fest, which will be hosted on the company’s own online platform between May 22 and May 28, will offer attractive deals on a variety of Samsung products, including smartphones, smartwatches, accessories, speakers, headphones, etc. According to a recent report fromGadgets 360, the company has partnered with Citibank for the duration of the sale to offer 10 percent additional cashback to all debit/credit card users. During theSamsungSummer Fest, users will be able to avail discounts on smartwatches like the Gear S3, Gear Sport, and Gear Fit 2 Pro.
May. 21, 2018
TeenSafe Monitoring App Leaks Apple IDs of Several Young Users
TeenSafe is a monitoring app onAndroidand iOS which allows parents to keep a track of their kids in order to keep them ‘safe’. Ironically, the app itself isn’t really safe to begin with. According to a recentreportfromZDNet, TeenSafe has been hosting users’ Apple IDs and passwords on open servers which are not even protected by a password. The controversial app allows parents to monitor their child’s text messages, location, call logs, and web browsing history.
May. 21, 2018
Zuckerberg’s Meeting with the European Parliament Tomorrow Will Be Livestreamed
Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently agreed to testify before the European parliament, with the President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, announcing thatZuckerberg would attend a closed-door meetingwith the representatives. I will not attend the meeting with Mr Zuckerberg if it’s held behind closed doors. It must be a public hearing – why not a Facebook Live? I strongly regret that the@EPPGrouphas colluded with extreme right to keep everything behind closed doors.
May. 20, 2018
Now You Can View Your Instagram Photos in Augmented Reality
Browsing throughInstagramcan become boring and monotonous at times, but what if you could transform the experience into something like visiting a museum. Well, now you can! Award-winning digital agency ISL has developed a new app called ‘Instagallery’ which allows users to experience Instagram photos in augmented reality. According to Josh Strupp, Associate Director of Marketing at ISL, Instagallery is an“augmented reality portal to a digital museum that features the most “liked” photos of a select Instagram user.
May. 19, 2018
Unreleased MIUI 9 ROM for the Mi Mix 2 Features Full Screen Gestures
Late last week, a leaked MIUI 9 ROM for the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 revealed that the company was introducing a bunch ofAndroid P-style changesto its skinned version of Android. The ROM, which was built on top of Android Oreo, included changes to the lock screen, notifications, recent apps, quick settings, volume panel, etc. in line with the Android P UI changes which were showcased at Google’s I/O developer conference. These changes were spotted byXDAbefore the ROM was taken down by the company.
May. 19, 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Developer Treyarch Had No Plans for a Single-Player Campaign
Activision and Treyarch recentlyunveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, with a new Zombie and abattle royale modealong with the competitive multiplayer mode that we’ve all come to love over the course of the years. However, asprevious rumorssuggested, the developers got rid of the much-loved single-player campaign that players always expect in a Black Ops game. While there were speculations that Treyarch scrapped the single-player campaign as it wouldn’t have been ready in time for the release, in a recentinterviewwithEurogamer,the development studio has revealed that it had no plans for a single-player campaign for Black Ops 4 to begin with.
May. 19, 2018
Fortnite Mobile Is Coming to Android This Summer
In a recent developerblog posttitled“State of Mobile”Fortnite developer Epic Games revealed that the mobile version of the popular battle royale game is coming to Android soon. Fortnite Mobile wasofficially released on iOSback in April this year and the game has since been a huge success, raking in over$15 million from in-app purchasesjust in the first month of release. The post states: “Fortnite is coming to Android! We are targeting this summer for the release.
May. 19, 2018
Honor Play 7 Unveiled: 18:9 Display, 24MP Selfie Camera on a Budget
According to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, the Honor Play 7 has been priced at 599 RMB, which roughly translates to Rs. 6,400, and is available in three color variants – black, gold, and blue – on China’s VMall. As of now, the company has unveiled no information regarding a global release. The budget Honor Play 7 sports a 5.45-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio and is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6739 SoC paired with 2GB RAM.
May. 19, 2018
Latest Google Duo Update Brings Screen Sharing, But It’s Broken
Google has started rolling out an update for its popular video calling serviceDuowhich introduces the much-awaited screen sharing feature. With the new feature, users will be able to share their screen with others during a video call, however, the feature seems to be broken. According to a recentreportfromAndroid Police, the new screen sharing feature doesn’t work as intended and while it shows the caller that the screen is being shared, the receiver just sees a frozen image of the caller.
May. 19, 2018
8 Best OnePlus 6 Alternatives That You Can Buy Today
Best OnePlus 6 Alternatives That You Can Buy It seems that OnePlus’s flagship killer status is no longer true as there is a smartphone which brings almost the same spec-sheet it at almost half its price.If you are looking for a OnePlus 6 alternative, Poco F1 is the phone that you should consider first. ThePoco F1is being powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor and Adreno 630 GPU. That basically makes this phone a beast.
May. 19, 2018
Valve Instructs Developers to Censor Sexual Content in Games
Valve is reportedly cracking down on developers offering games with sexual content on its digital distribution platformSteam, instructing them to censor the inappropriate content or their games would be removed from the platform. According to a recentreportfromVariety, at least three indie game developers have received email warnings from Valve, warning them that their games would be removed from Steam by the end of the month if they don’t remove the inappropriate content.
May. 19, 2018
Xiaomi Announces New Security Mechanism for Fastboot on Mi A1
In an attempt to make getting fastboot permissions more secure on theMi A1, Xiaomi has announced a new security mechanism on itsMIUIsupport forums. According to thepost, titled“Announcement for the Adjustment of Fastboot Method of Mi A1”, users will now have to activate Developer Options in order to get fastboot permissions on the device. In the post,miuiermichaelwrites: “To make users safer when using Mi A1 device, we have introduced a new security mechanism.
May. 18, 2018
Lenovo Z5 Might Be the First Phone to Feature 4TB Storage
Chinese electronics major Lenovo is currently working on a new flagship device which will feature a truly bezel-less display with no cutouts whatsoever. Dubbed theLenovo Z5, the device was teased by the company’s Vice President Chang Cheng on Weibo late last week. Now, Mr. Cheng has released yet anotherteaserfor the upcoming device which suggests that the device will feature 4 terabytes of storage. In the teaser, Cheng claims that the company has been able to achieve this massive feat using something called “particle technology”, which will allow the device to store up to 2,000 high-definition movies, over a million photos and up to 150,000 lossless music files.
May. 17, 2018
Humble Bundle’s Hooked On Multiplayer 2018 Package Offers Rocket League and Much More
According to a recentreportfromComicbook,the latest Humble Bundle package includes a variety of multiplayer PC games at different price points. The bundle, which will be available for the next 13 days, includes something for everyone and even if you don’t want to shell out a whole lot of money, you can still bag a bunch of decent games. The lowest tier in the multiplayer PC bundle includes three games which are highly rated by the Steam community.
May. 17, 2018
India is the Biggest, Most Important Market for OnePlus
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has taken the world by storm with its premium yet affordable smartphones. The company has managed to reach sales figures of over $1.4 billion globally and has successfully captured 48% of the online premium smartphone sales in India. In fact, the Indian market is so important for the company, that it decided to host aseparate launch event in Mumbai, shortly after the global launch event in London.
May. 17, 2018
OnePlus 6 Launched in India, Priced Starting Rs. 34,999
Following last night’slaunch event in London, OnePlus has now unveiled its latest flagship, the OnePlus 6 (starts at Rs. 34,999), at an event in Mumbai, India. If you’re wondering why OnePlus chose to hold a second launch event in the country, it’s becauseIndia is the biggest and the most important marketfor the company. OnePlus is already one of the top three premium smartphone brands in India, capturing 25% of the market share in the premium price segment.
May. 16, 2018
OnePlus Releases New OxygenOS Beta for OnePlus 3/3T and OnePlus 5/5T
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its next flagship, theOnePlus 6, which will be unveiled in London later today. Even though the company is focusing its resources on the upcoming product, it wants the fans to know that it hasn’t forgotten about its older flagships, namely the OnePlus 3, the OnePlus 3T, the OnePlus 5, and the OnePlus 5T, and has released a new OxygenOS Beta update for the devices.
May. 16, 2018
Google News Revamp is Now Rolling Out to iOS Devices
Earlier this month at the Google I/O developer conference,Google unveiled a new and improved version of Google News, featuring powerful machine learning for curation. The updated app, which was developed as a replacement for Google Play Newsstand, was expected to start rolling out to both Android and iOS on launch day. While Android users started receiving the new Google News app on launch day itself, iOS users hadn’t received the app until now.
May. 16, 2018
India Will Get a New Drone Policy Soon: Civil Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha recently revealed that the ministry is in the final stages of developing a new drone policy for the country which is expected to be released quite soon. Last year, the ministry had released draft rules for unmanned aircraft systems, seeking inputs from the public to further customize the policy. During a session at the Global Exhibition on Services organized by the department of commerce and industry, Sinha was quoted saying:
May. 16, 2018
Miramar Desert Map is Now Available on PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile recently received a major update (v 0.5.0) which brings with it a number of notable changes and additions to the popular battle royale game. With the update, PUBG’s desert map, Miramar, is now available on the mobile platform, along with new vehicles and weapons. According to a recentreportfromAndroid Authority, while the latest update includes the new map, the desert map doesn’t support PUBG Mobile’s Arcade mode. The update also introduces new progress and activity missions, which offers players unique rewards as they level up and based on their activity in-game.
May. 16, 2018
OnePlus 6 Unveiled: Features Snapdragon 845, New Glass Design and Starting at $529
OnePlus has unveiled its next flagship, theOnePlus 6at a global event in London today, with the India launch expected tomorrow. The device, as expected, features top-of-the-line specifications, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6/8GB RAM. The OnePlus 6 has been priced at $529 for the 6/64GB variant, going all the way up to $629 for the 8/256GB variant. Released in three color variants – a glossy Mirror Black, a matte Midnight Black, and a smooth Silk White, the OnePlus 6 will go on sale on May 22 in North America, Europe and India.
May. 16, 2018
OnePlus Launches New Bullet Wireless Earphones
At theOnePlus 6 launch event, the company has launched a new pair of wireless earphones – the Bullet Wireless Earphones. The newBullet Wireless Earphonesis the first pair of wireless earphones from the company and addresses almost all the issues you might have had with wireless earphones in the past. The Bullet Wireless Earphones feature a comfortable around-the-neck design, with wing tips to give you a snug fit. The Bluetooth earphones are magnetic and can be stuck together while they’re not in use.
May. 16, 2018
Here Are All the New OnePlus 6 Camera Features
TheOnePlus 6 is now official! The Chinese smartphone manufacturer recently unveiled the device at an event in London and from the look of it, the OnePlus 6 is nothing short of a beauty. Not only does the device feature flagship specifications, it also comes with a brand new design (yes, there’s anotch) and software optimizations to offer users the best smartphone experience. One of the biggest changes in the OnePlus 6 comes in the camera department.
May. 15, 2018
Gmail Will Now Remind You to Reply to Emails With a Nudge
Late last month, Google started rolling out amajor update for Gmailwhich introduced a bunch of new features to the platform, including aredesigned UI, a newoffline mode, asmart composefeature, and aconfidential mode, among other things. The update completely transformed the popular email service, giving it a more modern look and providing deeper integration with other Google apps. Now, according to a recentblog postfrom the company, G Suite users are getting an additional new feature which will remind them to reply to emails they might have missed on accident.
May. 15, 2018
Latest Opera for Android Update Brings Themes, Night Mode & More
Opera for Android is a great browser alternative if you’re fed up of Chrome eating up all your free memory. The browser is also known for its data optimizations, which can really come in handy if you’re on a slow network connection.Operaon Android is now getting even better, as the latest update brings a ton of new features to the mobile browser. The latest update for Opera on Android brings a ton of new customization and usability features which are bound to improve the user experience.
May. 15, 2018
League of Legends, PES, Hearthstone Among eSports Titles Announced for 2018 Asian Games
Even though the AeSF has released the official game titles to be featured at the upcoming event, the participating nations and players will be decided through qualifying roundsas detailed by the AESF here. The Olympic Council of Asia has invited all of the 45 countries and eligible members to enter the eSports events. It’s worth noting that Alibaba is also in a long term partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and is working to geteSportsincluded in the Olympic games as well.
May. 15, 2018
Motorola India Teases Upcoming Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play
Lenovo-owned smartphone manufacturer Motorolaunveiled the Moto G6 series at an event in Brazillate last month. At the event, the company launched the stock Moto G6, a slightly more powerful Moto G6 Plus, and a budget Moto G6 Play. The company is now planning to bring the devices to the Indian market and has recently teased the launch on Twitter. In its tweet, Motorola India revealed that it’s just bringing the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play to the Indian market, which is rather disappointing.
May. 15, 2018
OnePlus 6 Launch Offers Announced: Insurance, Cashbacks, Cleartrip Vouchers and More
Just a few days ahead of the launch of its next flagship – the OnePlus 6 – in India, OnePlus has announced a bunch of attractive launch offers for its fans in the country, with the phone going on sale from May 22 for all buyers. According to a OnePlus press statement, those who purchase the OnePlus 6 in the first week of its launch will be able to avail a discount of Rs.
May. 15, 2018
Virgin Hyperloop One Rides in India Will Be Cheaper than Flights
Now, according to a recentreportfromBusiness Standard, the company is looking to price tickets at less than what airlines charge in the market. However, the fare will still be more expensive than first-class train tickets between the same destinations.Image courtesy: Virgin Harj Dhaliwal, Hyperloop One’s managing director for Middle East and India, was quoted saying: “India is a super price sensitive market. We are in the process of price modeling. We want to keep the fares as low as possible to stimulate demand but not so cheap that will drive away financial or private investors from the project.
May. 15, 2018
You Can Now Report Conversations in Facebook Messenger
Taking steps to address the criticism around the use ofMessengerto spread inciteful and hateful content – specifically in Myanmar last year – Facebook has introduced a couple of new tools which allow users to report conversations that violate the company’s community standards within the app. Previously users were only able to report activity on the platform using the Facebook reporting tools or on Messenger web, however, according to a recentblog poston the matter, users can use the reporting tool directly from any conversation within Messenger on iOS or Android.
May. 15, 2018
YouTube Reportedly Testing an Incognito Mode on Android
Google offers an ‘Incognito Mode’ in Chrome and through Gboard in some privacy-centric apps, but there’s no such toggle for YouTube. While you can pause watch and search history, it’s not the easiest setting to find in the app. But a recentreportfromAndroid Policesays YouTube for Android is currently testing a new incognito mode which can be easily enabled without entering the app’s settings. The report suggests that the Incognito Mode can be found by clicking on the account avatar at the top right corner of the app.
May. 14, 2018
Xiaomi Registers Upcoming Smartphones With Eurasian Commission
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is known for its wide variety of smartphone offerings, right from the entry-level budget segment to the high-end flagship segment. The company has been releasing one remarkable smartphone after another since the beginning of the year and according to a recentreportfromKiller Features,Xiaomi already has a number of devices in the works. The report cites a certificate issued by the Eurasian Economic Commission, which lists all the upcoming Xiaomi devices which are currently in the pipeline.
May. 14, 2018
HP Unveils New Elite 1000 Series of Notebooks, Including EliteOne All-In-One
Adding onto its portfolio of notebooks, PCs and tablets, US-based electronics manufacturer and information technology company Hewlett-Packard (HP) has unveiled its new Elite 1000 series for professionals. According to anofficial release, the HP Elite 1000 devices“are part of the world’s most secure and manageable PCs”which include a suite of solutions for professionals, includingHPEndpoint Security Controller, HP Sure Start Gen4, and HP Sure Run. As part of the new HP Elite 1000 series, the company has introduced the following systems:
May. 14, 2018
Paytm Launches ‘My Payments’ to Help You Transfer Money to Bank Accounts
Paytm is planning to unify bank transfers on the platform with the launch of a new ‘My payments’ feature. The feature, which will focus on recurring, high-value payments, and other monthly expenses, is expected to result in a six-fold growth in monthly bank transfers made on the platform. With the new feature, users can make bank transfers from any bank account to another at zero percent charge, using their Paytm wallets, UPI, or other payment options available on the platform.
May. 14, 2018
HP Adds Premium Touch to Budget Envy Portfolio of Notebooks, and AiO Desktops
HP hasunveilednew notebooks and desktops in its Envy portfolio, which feature the company’s all new Command Center, designed specifically for users who want complete control over their system’s performance, fan noise and temperature. The devices support Gigabit WiFi speeds, offering fast connectivity to stream movies, music and gaming. The new systems also include audio powered by Bang & Olufsen, along with fingerprint readers or IR cameras to ensure security. The newHPEnvy portfolio includes:
May. 14, 2018
Trump Working to Get ZTE Back into Business
The Trump administrationbanned Chinese electronics manufacturer ZTEfrom selling its products in the US last month over security concerns and alleged violation of a trade agreement. The company faced a seven-year ban, during which it could neither sell its products in the US nor procure parts/software from US-based companies. Days after the ban was imposed by the US Department of Commerce, ZTE released a statement, saying that itwon’t accept the ‘unfair’ penaltiesand would seek legal action.
May. 14, 2018
Russia’s Telegram Ban Once Again Protested in Moscow
Earlier last month, Moscow’s Tagansky Courtissued an ‘immediate ban’on popular messaging service Telegram. The ban was implemented because Telegram repeatedly refused to provide encryption keys to Russia’s telecommunications watchdog Roskomnadzor. Following the court ruling, the Russian government alsoasked Google and Apple to remove the Telegram appfrom their respective stores, and even contacted APK Mirror to stop serving Telegram’s APK on the platform. In order to protest the ban, hundreds of people recently took to the streets in Moscow, chanting anti-government slogans and brandishing signs against internet censorship.
May. 14, 2018
You Can Play Drums On Sony’s New All-in-One Speaker Systems
In order to fulfill the growing demand of ‘one box style audio systems’, Sony has launched three new all-in-one audio systems in India – the MHC-V41D, the MHC-V71D, and the MHC-V81D. The new all-in-one audio systems featureSony’snew TAIKO mode which allows users to use the audio systems like a drum and add a variety of sound samples to their favorite songs using the touch panel. The speakers also feature a new guitar input mode which provides guitarists with overdrive sound effects which otherwise require professional guitar amplifiers.
May. 13, 2018
Will Time Travelers Finally Show Up To Bid Stephen Hawking Goodbye?
The story is as famous as the man himself. Stephen Hawking once threw a party – told no one – and only sent out the invitations on the next day, in the hope that time travelers would show up to his party. Alas, no time traveler showed up to meet Hawking the day before, but that just goes to show the humour even in conviction behind his work. The renowned physicist passed awayat the age of 76in March, and Hawking’s life and personality will be celebrated at a memorial service to be held on June 15 and according to the organizers, the service is open to time travelers.
May. 12, 2018
Xiaomi Releases Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver & Mi Selfie Stick Tripod in India
Early last month, Xiaomi launched itsMi Crowdfunding programin India during the Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival. As part of the program, the company added a curated list of innovation driven products on its website and planned on bringing them to the market only if the crowdfunding was a success. The company debuted the program with two products that it planned to bring to the Indian market – the Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver and the Mi Selfie Stick Tripod.
May. 12, 2018
Even Porsche Design Thinks Phones with a Notch Are Ugly
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei released the Huawei Mate RS alongside its flagshipP20 Prolast month. The smartphone was designed in collaboration with the esteemed Porsche Design studios and despite featuring the same hardware specifications as the P20 Pro, the Mate RS doesn’t include thedreaded notch. If you’re wondering whyHuaweichose to go with thicker bezel on the top instead of a notch, then you’d be pleased to know that it was a design choice strictly enforced by Porsche Design.
May. 12, 2018
Google’s Updated Privacy Policy is More Layman Friendly
Google has updated itsprivacy policyin line with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws which go into effect later this month.Googleadmits that privacy policies could be difficult to comprehend for the common man and in order to make them more layman friendly, the company has supplemented it with a bunch of video and illustrations. According to a recentreportfromEngadget, the supplementary videos and illustrations explain key features of the updated privacy policy, help the user understand how the company uses their data and also explain how they can control the data collection on their end.
May. 12, 2018
LinkedIn is Rolling Out a New Design for User Profiles
Microsoft-owned social media platform for professionals,LinkedIn, is rolling out a new design for user profiles which intends to make it easier for others to learn more about a user at the first glance. The new profile design was spotted earlier today, but LinkedIn has released no official information regarding the same. Navigating to the profile for the first time now brings up a step-by-step tutorial which aims to familiarize you with the updated design and reads:
May. 12, 2018
Microsoft Launches Replacement Program for Defective Surface Pro 4
Earlier this year in February, reports revealed that a number of Microsoft Surface Pro 4s were plagued with ascreen flickering issuewhich had a rather weird temporary fix. A number of Surface Pro 4 owners had taken to Microsoft’s support forums to complain about the issue, which was temporarily fixed by keeping the device in the freezer. At the time, Microsoft issued a statement claiming that they were aware of the issue and were working on a fix.
May. 12, 2018
Microsoft Patent Details Foldable Smartphone with Three Screens
Since late last year, rumors about a foldable Surface Phone from Microsoft have been doing the rounds. At first, reports revealed that the company was allegedlytesting apps for the foldable smartphoneand then, earlier this year, a Microsoft engineer in Chinarevealed a smartphonewhich he claimed to be the elusive Surface Phone. Now, a recentpatentapplication filed by the company details a foldable smartphone which might feature three screens. According to areportfromPhoneArenaon the matter, images in the patent detail a smartphone with two big displays on each side and a third screen built into the hinge.
May. 12, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Gets a Dash of Android P With New MIUI 9
Google recently released theAndroid P Betaat its I/O developer conference, introducing a ton of UI as well as functionality changes in the year’s major Android update. However, unlike previous developer preview releases, this one is a Beta and Google announcedAndroid P beta compatibility for 10 other devices, including the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. Following the announcement, Xiaomi released anear-stock buildof Android P for the Mi Mix 2S.(Image: @XiaomiUI) Even though we can’t be sure if Xiaomi will implement Android P’s major UI changes in the next stable version of MIUI, the company is reportedly working on an update for MIUI 9 which comes with a redesigned lock screen, notifications, recent apps, quick settings, volume panel, etc.
May. 11, 2018
Alexa and Siri Can be Activated With Hidden Commands in Songs, Videos
Voice is the next big medium of interaction for many technology companies, as they seek to break down intrinsic barriers of using technology in developing countries, through products like AI assistants and smart speakers. Even as our daily lives get more interconnected, literacy is big barrier when it comes to growth of internet-enabled services. This is where voice comes in to level the playing field to some extent. But even that’s not without its pitfalls.
May. 11, 2018
Android OEMs Will Soon Be Required to Roll out Regular Security Patches
One of the most prevalent issues with theAndroidecosystem is the delayed, andsometimes missing, security updates. In a bid to tackle the issue, Google has announced that it’s making it easier for Android OEMs to roll out security updates. During the“What’s new in Android Security”talk at the Google I/O developer conference, the company’s head of Android platform security David Kleidermacher highlighted the upcoming security changes in the Android P release. Starting with Android P, OEMs will be able to push Android security updates faster, thanks to the changes introduced with Project Treble.
May. 11, 2018
Even Two-Factor Authentication Is Not Safe from Hackers
Long considered a safe alternative to simple passwords, two-factor authentication is a golden standard these days across web services for ordinary users. But security awareness training provider KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer Kevin Mitnick recently demonstrated anexploitwhich allowed him to easily bypass the two-factor authentication(2FA). According to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, the hack was demonstrated in a public video which showcases Mitnick convincing a victim to visit a lookalike domain to capture their login credentials and 2FA authentication code.
May. 11, 2018
Humble Bundle Spring Sale Brings Free Indie Title, Massive Discounts
The Humble BundleSpring Saleis now live and up until May 24, the platform is offering attractive discounts on a vast variety of PC games. To further sweeten the deal, the platform is offering a popular Indie game called ‘The Flame In The Flood‘ for free! The sale has been divided into separate publisher sales, with a number of populargamesfrom renowned publishers like Bethesda, Sega, Rockstar, etc. available at up to 80% off.
May. 11, 2018
MSI GE73 Raider 8RF Review: Gaming Without Compromises!
Gaming notebooks are getting better and better with each new generation, getting real close to the performance you’d expect from a gaming PC with a similar configuration. However, not all gaming notebooks are made equally. Just throwing in a Nvidia 10-series graphics card into the mix doesn’t really guarantee great performance. Take theAcer Nitro 5 Spinfor instance, which includes all the hardware you’d expect in an entry-level gaming notebook, but fails to deliver on the performance due to thermal throttling.
May. 11, 2018
Paytm Now Offers Online Bus Reservations in Andhra Pradesh
Paytm is not just a mobile wallet and has added a number of services to the platform which allows users to book everything from movie ticket to flight tickets. While Paytm already offers a bus ticketing service on the platform, it has now partnered with the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) to enable ticket bookings for APSRTC’s 3,276 services and 1,250 routes. According to a recentreportfromToI, Paytm has partnered with ten state road transport corporations so far and hopes to finalize a similar deal with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) soon.
May. 11, 2018
Snapchat’s Redesigned Redesign Starts Rolling out to iOS Users
Snapchat’smajor redesign, which the company rolled out last year, wasn’t particularly well received by users all around the world. Despite the outburst, the company pushed on with the redesign for a couple of month. However, late last month, reports revealed thatSnapchat had started testing a redesign of its redesignwith a small fraction of its users. Now, according to a recentreportfromThe Verge, the company has started rolling out the second redesign to a majority of iOS users.
May. 11, 2018
Upcoming Lenovo Z5 to Feature a Truly Bezel-less Display
At a time when all Android OEMs are adopting the iPhone X’s notch, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo is about to launch a truly bezel-less display with no cutouts whatsoever. The upcoming Lenovo Z5 wasfirst teasedby the company’s Vice President Chang Cheng on Weibo earlier this week and he has nowposted a sketchof the device. The sketch, unlike the previous leak, displays the smartphone in its entirety and reveals that the handset will come with neither a chin nor a notch.
May. 10, 2018
Android App Sizes Are About to Get Much Smaller with App Bundles
Buried among the major announcements at the Google I/O keynote, the company shed light on the successor to the APK file format. The format, dubbedAndroid App Bundle, is expected to greatly decrease file sizes, make apps more dynamic, and possibly allow developers to transform their apps into instant apps, without the need to develop an all-new instant app from scratch. Android App Bundle is now live in Android Studio 3.2 and allows developers to create App Bundles which split an app’s components such as language, assets in various resolutions for devices etc.
May. 10, 2018
Spotify’s Friends Weekly Playlist is Now Rolling Out to a Wider Audience
Spotifystarted testing a new type of playlist acouple of months ago, which suggested music that the user’s friends had recently listened to on the platform. The new playlist, dubbed Friends Weekly, is now rolling out to a larger audience, however, the company claims that it’s still in testing.(Image: Reddit u/reCAPTCHAmePLZ) According to a recentreportfromThe Verge, users have now also started receiving a complimentary feature which showcases their friends’ Discover Playlists. The Discover Weekly playlists feature is also in testing and isn’t available to all users who already have the Friends Weekly feature.
May. 9, 2018
The Walmart-Flipkart Deal is Now Official
Last week, reports revealed thatFlipkart’s board had approved a $15 billion deal with US-based retail giant Walmart. As part of the deal, Walmart would get close to 75% stake in Flipkart, making it a majority shareholder in the company. Walmart has now officially announced the deal, claiming that it’ll initially acquire roughly 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion and the rest of the business will be held by existing investors, including Flipkart’s co-founder Binny Bansal, Tencent, Tiger Global, and Microsoft.
May. 9, 2018
Google Announces Major Update for ARCore
At the recentGoogleI/O developer conference, the company made a number of big announcements. One of the most interesting announcements out of the lot came in the form of an ARCore update, which brings a ton of new functionalities to Google’s augmented reality platform for developers. In ablog postregarding the matter, Anuj Gosalia, director of engineering AR at Google, wrote: “As announced today at Google I/O, we’re rolling out a major update to ARCore to help developers build more collaborative and immersive augmented reality apps.
May. 9, 2018
Google Smart Displays with YouTube TV to Hit Shelves in July
Earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Google unveiled itsSmart Displaysto take on the Alexa-powered Echo Show. At the time, Google showcased four smart displays from JBL, Lenovo,LG, and Sony, however, the companies had released no information regarding their final release timeline. At the recently concluded Google I/O developer conference, the company shared more details about the upcoming Smart Display. The company announced that the Smart Display will hit shelves later this year in July and will come with a YouTube TV app and a couple of other new features in tow, according to a recentreportfromCNET.
May. 9, 2018
Chromebooks to Get Native Support for Linux Apps Soon
Chromebooks have always been handy for media consumption and light internet browsing, but they’re not great if you’re looking for a thin and light notebook for your daily productivity tasks. However, according to a recent announcement from Google (viaEngadget), Chromebook might soon become a lot more capable, thanks to the upcoming Linux app support. As per the announcement, Google’s ownPixelbookwill be the first Chromebook to receive Linux app support and will be joined by other models soon thereafter.
May. 9, 2018
Qualcomm’s New Smartwatch Chips Promise ‘No-Compromise’ Wear OS Experience Later This Year
Wear OS has got a significant software bump with the addition of Google Assistant, but Android smartwatches are stuck with dated hardware and old designs. Qualcomm says that’s about to change this year and has revealed plans for new low-powered chips for theWear OSsmartwatch platform. Talking to Wareable, Qualcomm’s senior director of wearables, Pankaj Kedia, revealed that the company is developing a new platform for wearables to be announced this fall, alongside a ‘lead smartwatch’.
May. 9, 2018
Nova Launcher Isn’t Dead, Say Developers After Concerns About Lack of Updates
TeslaCoil Software’sNova Launcher, one of the most popular third-party Android launchers in the market today, hasn’t received any updates since January this year. This led to speculations that the developer had given up on the launcher altogether and fans from all around the world started bombarding the developer with questions regarding the same. Now, in a recentposton Google+, the developer has finally addressed concerns regarding the lack of updates and has also highlighted the way ahead for the launcher.
May. 7, 2018
Asus ROG G703 Hands On: Intel Core i9 Powered Gaming Beast
Design & Build In all honesty, the notebook is quite hefty and won’t be a suitable alternative if you’re looking for a gaming notebook that you can tow along wherever you go. However, for the sheer power it offers, I believe that it’ll interest all the hardcore gamers who’re looking for a desktop substitute. Thebuild quality is top-notch, as you’d expect from a flagship notebook, and design-wise the notebook takes on Asus’ signature design language for its ROG line of gaming notebooks.
May. 7, 2018
Asus TUF Gaming FX504 Hands On: A Sturdy Gaming Notebook
Design & Build The notebook also featuresAsus’ patented Anti-Dust Cooling (ADC) systemwith Fan Overboost which ensures longevity as it keeps dust out of the system using the dedicated tunnels. The notebook weighs in at just 2.3kg which, for gaming notebooks, is quite lightweight. The 1TB Firecuda SSHD, paired with the 128GB NVME PCIe SSD, results in fast boot and game loading times, unlike other laptops in this price range which feature traditional HDDs.
May. 7, 2018
Walmart to Infuse $2-3 Billion as Fresh Equity in Flipkart Following Deal
Flipkart’s board recentlyapproved a $15 billion deal with Walmartto sell close to 75% of the Bangalore-based company to the US retail giant. Walmart is now planning to infuse $2-3 billion as fresh equity in Flipkart to further strengthen its hold over the company. Along with Walmart, Google’s parent Alphabet is expected to invest in the deal which will value Flipkart at around $20 billion. According to a recentreportfromToI, sources familiar with the matter have revealed that Walmart may look into bringing in more investors over the next couple of years while making sure that Flipkart’s operations are in line with its strategy for the Indian market.
May. 7, 2018
ZTE Requests US Government to Lift Export Sanctions
Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE was recentlybanned from selling its products in the USfor the next seven years by the US Department of Commerce for allegedly breaking a trade embargo against Iran and North Korea. As part of the ban, US companies were also prohibited from selling parts and software to ZTE during the time period. Just days after the sanctions were imposed, ZTE released a statement saying that itwon’t accept the ‘unfair’ penaltiesand would seek legal action to get the decision overturned.
May. 6, 2018
How Fortnite Trumped PUBG Mobile In the Battle Royale Revenue Game
Since it came out of beta, Fortnite on iOS has tripled its revenue through in-app purchases to $1.8 million. The game has earned over $15 million from in-app purchases in its first month of release. In contrast, PUBG just introduced in-app purchases last week and only managed to pull in $1million in its first week, according to a recent report from Sensor Tower. The report further reveals that,“The majority of PUBG Mobile’s revenue so far (about 48 percent) has come from players in the US.
May. 6, 2018
What to Expect in Android P at Google I/O 2018: Refreshed Material Design, Slices and More
This year’sGoogle I/Owill kick-off in Mountain View, California next week. There are a whole host of major announcements expected, covering Google’s entire range of products and services including Android, Wear OS, Chrome OS, the Google Assistant, Android Auto, and more. One of the biggest announcements at this year’s Google I/O will undoubtedly be the next major update for its mobile operating system –Android P. While Google has already released the first developer preview forAndroid P, the release is quite barebones and doesn’t highlight all the changes that are expected in the next iteration of Android.
May. 5, 2018
iPhone X was the World’s Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2018
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus were the top-selling Android smartphones, with the respective companies shipping 5.4 million and 5.3 million units of the devices.
May. 5, 2018
Nvidia Finally Gives Up on Much-Maligned GeForce Partner Program
Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP), which forced GPU manufacturers to limit their gaming branding to Nvidia GPUs, was called out for its anti-competitive nature and gamers around the world evenpledged to boycott OEMswho joined the program. The program alsofaced oppositionfrom the world’s largest PC manufacturers – HP and Dell – who refused to join the program for its unethical and potentially illegal nature. Despite the outrage, Nvidia continued to enforce the program with its GPU partners and a number of major brands, includingAsus, joined the platform.
May. 5, 2018
OnePlus 3/3T and OnePlus 5 Start Receiving Google Lens Through Assistant
At last year’s Google I/O, Google demoed Google Lens – an AI-based tool which allowed users to point their smartphone camera at an object and instantly get relevant information about it. The feature initially reached audiences with the Pixel 2 devices via the Photos app and thenmade its way to the Google Assistantback in November last year. Earlier this year in March, the companystarted rolling out Google Lens via Google Photosto more Android devices and the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8, and Note 8 also received the feature in Google Assistant.
May. 5, 2018
Some iPhone 7, 7 Plus Units Have a Microphone Issue Which Apple Might Fix for Free
A limited number ofiPhone 7and 7 Plus models, running iOS 11.3 or later, have a major issue that disables the microphone during phone calls. According to a recentreportfromMacRumors, which acquired an internal document distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers, some users may experience a grayed-out speaker button while making phone calls. This means users could face issues being heard during voice and video calls. The document further reveals thatAppleAuthorized Service Providers have been instructed to ask customers to disconnect or turn off any Bluetooth headsets/audio accessories connected to their device to check if that fixes the issue.
May. 5, 2018
Win Cash Prizes Worth Rs 2 Crore With Airtel TV ‘Free Hit’ IPL Trivia Game
Earlier last month, Reliance Jio launched a new IPL-based experience calledJio Cricket Play Alongwhich offered users cash prizes for answering cricket-related questions. In a bid to keep up with the competition, Bharti Airtel has now rolled out a similar interactive experience called Airtel TV Free Hit. Airtel TV Free Hit is an in-app quiz based game where users will have the chance to win cash prizes up to Rs. 2 crores for answering questions related to the ongoing IPL season.
May. 4, 2018
Reliance Jio’s AI-Powered JioInteract Rethinks Brand Engagement Through Video Calls, Virtual Showrooms
Reliance Jiochanged the telecom landscape with its 4G-only approach, bringing mobile data to millions at affordable rates and it’s also bringing a ton of services to go along with it, including homegrown JioTV and JioMusic. Now, it wants to go after brands with JioInteract. The Mukesh Ambani-led company announced JioInteract ina press statement, calling it the world’s first AI-based brand engagement platform. JioInteract will give allow brands to engage with users through video call centers to address customer care inquiries, video catalogs to show off new products, and virtual showrooms for a life-like shopping experience through mobile.
May. 4, 2018
Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale Starts From May 13
Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days are back and the company has now announced the dates for the next big sale period which, according to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, will start from May 13 and will continue till May 16. During the sale period,Flipkartwill offer attractive discounts on a number of products, including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and even large household appliances. The report further reveals that the company has promised the“lowest possible prices”on smartphones, and will also be conducting flash sales for select devices during the Big Shopping Days sale.
May. 4, 2018
Google Chrome for Desktop Now Blocks Autoplaying Videos Based on Your Preferences
Late last year in DecemberGoogle Chrome 64 betafor desktop introduced a new feature which automatically muted autoplay videos on any website. The feature was expected to be released with the stable release of Chrome 64, but until now the feature had not made its way to the stable channel. Towards the end of the last month, theChrome 66 update for Androidfinally introduced the feature to the stable channel and now the company has started pushing the update for the desktop version of Chrome.
May. 4, 2018
Facebook Employees Reportedly Get ‘Sauron Alerts’ When Other Employees Access Their Accounts
Facebook is currently in the process of making major changes to the platform and the way the company handles users’ data. The company has announced a number of policy changes and most recently the platformannounceda new ‘Clear History’ button which would allow users to check which website and apps share information with the platform and delete all the shared information, just like the way they clear their browser history. Despite the policy changes and new tools, Facebook’s employees have more control over their data, and other users’ data, than the users themselves.
May. 3, 2018
Asus Unveils Zenfone Live L1, Its First Android Go Smartphone
Google announced Android Oreo Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android designed for budget hardware, back in December last year. Since then, a number of smartphone manufacturers have adopted Android Oreo Go and have released entry-level Android smartphones at very affordable price points. The latest in line to jump on the Android Oreo Go bandwagon is Taiwanese electronics major Asus.(Image: Gadgetren) According to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, Asus recently unveiled the Android Oreo Go-powered Zenfone Live L1, which will be launched in the Indonesian market on May 17.
May. 3, 2018
Google Will Fund Startups That Are Working with Google Assistant
Google recently announced the launch of a new investment program which focuses on early-stage startups that are working to build more hardware or features for the GoogleAssistant. The company announced the program in an officialblog postand revealed that the investment program will offer startups financial resources, early access to the company’s features and tools, access to the Google Cloud Platform, and promotional support to highlight the new companies. Through the investment program startups would get investment capital from Google for the development, hiring, and management of these startups.
May. 2, 2018
Amazon Makes Formal Offer to Acquire 60% Stake in Flipkart
Amazon and Walmart have been at a bidding war to acquire a majority stake in domestic e-tailer Flipkart for quite a while. Although Walmart seems to be closer to finalizing a deal with Flipkart,Amazon has reportedly made another formal offer to buy a 60 percent stakein the Bangalore-based company. According to CNBC-TV18 (viaReuters), sources close to the matter have revealed thatAmazon has also offered Flipkart a breakup feeof $2 billion.
May. 2, 2018
Facebook Launches New Analytics App for iOS and Android
The app complements Facebook’s Pages Manager and Ad Manager, however, unlike the other two which are limited to pages and ads, theFacebookAnalytics app helps businesses track their apps, websites, bots and event source groups. Using the app, businesses will be able to create a custom mobile view of the most important metrics they want to stay up to date on, including revenue, retention, demographics and active users. The Facebook Analytics app pulls its data from Facebook’s web Analytics suite and allows users to view their funnels, cohorts and segments that they’ve created on the web platform.
May. 2, 2018
Google’s .app Domains are Now Available for Pre-Registrations
Google is finally launching its .app top-level domain (TLD), which it purchased for $25 million over three years ago. The .app TLDs are now available for pre-registrations on the get.app website via Google’s Early Access Program and are expected to go on sale for the public starting from May 8. The .app domain is being targeted at app developers and might also include cross-platform availability to run web apps. Additionally, the .
May. 2, 2018
Huawei P20 Pro, P20 Lite Early Access Sale for Amazon Prime Members is Now Live
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei launched its flagshipP20 Proand mid-rangeP20 Litein India late last month. The company has now officially started the early access sale for these devices on Amazon India. During the early access sale, the Huawei P20 Pro and the P20 Lite will be available exclusively to Amazon Prime subscribers and the company has revealed no information regarding the expected availability for non-Prime members. Amazon Prime members can now purchase the Huawei P20 Pro at Rs.
May. 2, 2018
Samsung Officially Unveils the Galaxy A6 & A6+
Samsung has officially lifted the covers off the new Galaxy A6 & A6+, which were leaked late last month in a training video. Earlier today, the company unveiled the devices in an officialblog post, highlighting its design and specifications. Despite its mid-range hardware, Samsung is laying huge emphasis on the camera quality and the“sleek premium design”with Samsung’s signature Infinity Display. Speaking about the launch, Junho Park, VP Global Product Planning, Mobile Communications at Samsung, said:
May. 1, 2018
Apple’s Universal Apps For Mac, iPhone Reportedly Delayed Until 2019
Gruber further highlights that the feature“sounds like a declarative control API”with nothing“inherently cross-platform”about it. The feature would work to address the API differences betweeniOSandmacOS, or perhaps allow developers to create a cross-platform UI framework. In his post, Gruber further explains that the feature, “…makes sense that if Apple believes that (a) iOS and MacOS should have declarative control APIs, and (b) they should address the problem of abstracting the API differences between UIKit (iOS) and AppKit (MacOS), that they would tackle them at the same time.
May. 1, 2018
Facebook Looks to Stall Data Privacy Case from Reaching EU’s Top Court
Facebookis currently in a legal battle with privacy campaigner and lawyer Max Schrems who has questioned the mechanism used by the company, along with thousands of other companies, to authorize the flow of the personal data of EU citizens to the US. Given that the US has less stringent data protection laws, the case is trying to question whether Facebook is abiding by the European privacy rules while transferring data to the US.
May. 1, 2018
Fortnite Season 4 Update Brings New Areas, Emotes & Much More
The fourth season of Epic Games’ popular gameFortnite: Battle Royaleis here and it brings a ton of new changes bound to keep the players hooked on to one of the most played games of the year. Epic teased the new season with aspectacular comet crashat the end of season three, and as a result the newest iteration comes with a number of popular areas of the map destroyed. Along with that, the update also brings new areas and a bunch of new cosmetic upgrades including skins, emotes and other in-game items.
May. 1, 2018
Here’s How You Can Get 8GB Free Data With Reliance Jio’s Cricket Teaser Pack
With the new Cricket Teaser pack,users will get 2GB of 4G data per day for a period of four days and will get unlimited data access at 64kbps once the daily limit is exceeded. Jio hasn’t offered any clarity regarding the pack and it’s not clear if it’s available in all circles. However, if you’re a Jio user, you can head on to the My Plans section within the MyJioapp and check if the teaser pack has been extended to you.
May. 1, 2018
Idea Starts Rolling Out 4G VoLTE Services in Six Circles
Idea Cellular recently announced the roll out of its 4G VoLTE service to its subscribers in six major circles across the country. The company had previously rolled out itsVoLTEservices for employees in four circles in March and starting from tomorrow the service will be extended to all subscribers and two more circles. Idea is offering subscribers 10GB of free data as soon as they make their first VoLTE call. Idea is the fourth telecom service provider in the country to offer VoLTE services, trailing behind Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone.
Apr. 30, 2018
Poweramp Shows Off New Look and Overhauled UI With Beta Preview
Poweramp, arguably one of the most popularAndroid music players, has received a complete design overhaul in the latest beta preview. The design revamp wasfirst mentioned earlier this year in March, when the app’s developer released a statement claiming that a fully functional beta build would be released in April. True to their words, Poweramp developers have now released a beta preview of the updated app, however, it’s by no means a fully functional release.
Apr. 30, 2018
Exclusive: Redmi S2 Will Be an Android One Device in India; To Be Launched in May
In an interview earlier this month, Xiaomi’sCEO Lei Jun hinted at a Redmi-branded Android One device. And it looks like fans and eager buyers won’t have to wait too long for this phone. Sources familiar with the matter told Beebom thatthe upcomingRedmi S2will be launched under the Android One program in India. The Redmi S2 will arrive along with the expected Mi A2, which was recently launched in China as the Mi 6X.
Apr. 30, 2018
Facebook Starts Rolling Out Downvote Button to More Users
Earlier this year in February,Facebook confirmedthat it was testing a new ‘Downvote’ button on the platform which would allow users to give negative feedback on comments on public page posts. Now, according to a recentreportfrom The Next Web, the company has started rolling out the new feature to more users. The downvote button, much like the similar feature on Reddit, will help the platform get crucial feedback about public comments by allowing users to downvote what Facebook calls“bad comments”.
Apr. 30, 2018
Google Partners with CBSE Exam Results And Other Info in Search in India
Students searching for exam-related information online can now rejoice as Google has announced a partnership with CBSE, which is expected to simplify the process. AsGadgets 360reports, the partnership will allow students to view exam-related information, including board exam results, from within Google Search. The partnership has been put into effect starting from the JEE Main entrance exam results, which have already gone live. Students will now be able to quickly, securely, and seamlessly access their results for a variety of exams by simply searching for it on Google.
Apr. 30, 2018
Alleged DRAM Price Fixing Lands Samsung, Hynix, and Micron in Trouble
It’s worth noting that Hagens Berman achieved a $300 million settlement for purchasers who had been forced to pay artificially high prices in a lawsuit against DRAM manufacturers back in 2006. Samsung and Hynix have also previously pleaded guilty for conspiring to fix prices of DRAM and have paid a collective $731 million in criminal fines to the US Department of Justice, along with serving a collective 3,185 days of jail time.
Apr. 29, 2018
Researchers Create Low-Cost Paper That Can Track Touch Inputs
If you always wanted to write on paper and instantly have a digital copy ready, here’s your dream come true. A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new type of paper which is capable of tracking touch inputs. One of the most useful applications of the new type of paper is its capability to digitize writing, which might prove to be a very useful alternative to traditional input devices like a keyboard.
Apr. 28, 2018
Huawei Reportedly Working on Android Alternative Mobile OS to Beat Potential US Ban
Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE was recently banned from selling its devices in the US for allegedly breaking a trade embargo on Iran, and US companies were ordered not to trade with the company for seven years. While ZTE plans tofight the imposed sanctions, another Chinese manufacturer, Huawei, is nowfacing an investigation for allegedly violating Iran sanctions. Although Huawei has denied any wrongdoing, the company has reportedly started working on its own mobile operating system if similar sanctions are imposed by the US government.
Apr. 28, 2018
Paytm Launches New ‘Tap Card’ Offline Payments Solution
India’s most popular digital payments service providerPaytmhas launched a new mode of payment called ‘Tap Card’. The new payment mode, which is being promoted as India’s first truly offline payments solution, makes use of NFC to transfer funds. The Tap Card payment mode can be used at company-authorized Point of Sale (PoS) terminals and has been specially designed for people who don’t use the internet as often. Paytm claims that the new payment mode enables safe and convenient digital payments using NFC and provides a completely offline digital mode of payment for users across the country.
Apr. 28, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi S2: Everything We Know So Far About the Upcoming Budget Phone
Xiaomi is expected to launch a new entry-level device,dubbed the Redmi S2, in“select global markets“according to a recentreportfrom XDA. The XDA Developers report also suggests that the company might launch the device in the Chinese and Indian markets, however, it doesn’t comment on a global release for the Redmi S2. The report cites firmware files obtained byXDAuser@FunkyHuawei, which revealed the most of the key specifications and other details about the upcoming budget phone.
Apr. 27, 2018
Amazon Plans to Continue Investing in the Indian Market
During the call, Olsavsky said that the company“will continue to invest in India where we are seeing great progress with both sellers and customers. And we like the momentum we have seen there”.He further revealed that the company is working to add local video content to itsAmazon Primeprogram in India and additional benefits for Prime subscribers. The company has poured in billions of dollars into its operations in India, where it’s competing with Flipkart.
Apr. 27, 2018
Amazon to Raise Annual Prime Subscription from $99 to $119 in the US
The report further highlights that Prime is one of Amazon’s most popular services and it also generates more sales, withAmazon Primemembers making more purchases and spending more money on the platform than non-Prime members. It’s worth noting that Amazon has also introduced new services under Prime, including Prime Now, since the last price hike. With Prime Now, users can opt for speedy two-hour deliveries for products including a selection of groceries and other popular merchandise from Amazon and local merchants.
Apr. 27, 2018
Beware of Fake Mark Zuckerberg Accounts Scamming Users on Instagram, Facebook
While Facebook is already struggling with data privacy related issues andworking to fix is policies, a recentreportfrom theNew York Timeshighlights another major problem on the social media platform which also extends to its other app Instagram. The report talks about fake accounts on the platforms and how scammers are impersonating Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg to scam users out of hard-earned cash. The fake Zuckerberg and Sandberg accounts contact gullible users on both Facebook and Instagram on the pretext of a lottery.
Apr. 27, 2018
Indian Companies Facing Shortage of Cybersecurity Experts
The report highlights that there are currently around 30,000cybersecurityrelated vacancies in the country, including those of cybersecurity-suite leaders who are capable of overhauling the entire security strategy of a company. Other openings include those of managers, who are capable enough to oversee cybersecurity projects, and engineers with up-to-date knowledge of the domain. Due to the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals, companies are willing to pay nearly twice as much as they offer to other tech professionals.
Apr. 26, 2018
Amazon Unveils a New Echo Dot for Kids
Following therelease of the Echo Spot smart speaker in India, Amazon has lifted the covers of a new Echo Dot designed specifically for kids. The new Echo Dot for kids isn’t a whole lot different from the original Echo Dot when it comes to hardware specifications, but it features a new colored bumper on the base which is designed to help the device withstand drops better. The newEcho DotKids Edition also comes with a“two-year worry-free guarantee”which Amazon also offered with its Fire Tablet for kids.
Apr. 26, 2018
India Already a Profitable Market for HMD Global With Success of Nokia Brand
HMD Global, the Finnish smartphone manufacturer behind the Nokia brand of Android devices, claims that its Indian operations have already become profitable, according to a recent report fromIANS. The company now plans to take a spot among the top smartphone manufacturers not only globally, but also in the Indian market. The company is also focusing on ramping up its smartphone offerings, along with its range of feature phones in order to achieve its goal.
Apr. 25, 2018
Bharti Infratel to Become the Largest Telecom Tower Company Outside China
India’s three biggest telecom services providers –Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular – recently announced that they’ve agreed to merge Vodafone, Idea and Providence Equity Partners’ shareholdings in Indus Towers Limited with Bharti Infratel Limited, making it the world’s largest telecom tower company outside China. According to a recentreportfromBusiness Standard, Indus Towers is jointly owned by Bharti Infratel (42 percent), Vodafone (42 percent), Idea Group (11.15 percent), and Providence Equity Partners (4.
Apr. 25, 2018
Facebook Announces API Shutdowns and Changes to Protect User Data
In a bid to prioritize user safety and data privacy over advertising, Facebook has made a number of changes to its policies and terms of use. Most recently, the company announced that it will be shutting down a number ofFacebookandInstagramAPIs which gathered user’s data without their explicit consent. AreportfromTechCrunchreveals that while some of the new changes will take effect today, the rest are expected to roll out by August 1, which will give developers enough time to fix their apps before they’re pulled from the platforms.
Apr. 25, 2018
Snapchat is Reportedly Testing a Redesign of its Much-Hated Redesign
Snapchat started rolling out itsmajor redesignlate last year and it wasn’t received well by Snapchat users, fans or critics. The redesign was considered so bad that usersstarted a Change.org petitionagainst Snapchat, and social media starKylie Jenner even renounced the appfor its ‘sad’ new interface. Despite the backlash, Snapchat saw asurge in new installs and user growthafter the update and the company chose to stick with the redesign. Snapchat might finally be coming to terms with the repercussions of the redesign, as its currently testing a redesign of the redesign with a small fraction of its users.
Apr. 25, 2018
Xiaomi’s New MiTU Drone Weighs Just 88 Grams and Captures 720p Video
Xiaomi’s sub-brand MiTU, which focuses on the manufacture of toys, has launched a compact drone in the Chinese market. Much like other small form factor quadcopters in the market, the MiTU drone comes with a remote to control the drone while it’s in the air.(Image: Gizmochina) According to areportfromGizmochinaon the matter, the compact drone makes use of a unique single piece frame design with four wheel-bases. The drone weighs just 88 grams, which means that you wouldn’t have to register the drone in order to fly it in public places.
Apr. 25, 2018
YouTube Reportedly Working on New Education-Centric App in India
YouTube India plans to invest heavily in the education sector in the country with the launch of a new education app, according to reports today. In addition, YouTube also plans to roll out the ‘sponsor’ button to a wider range of Indian creators, and expand its Snapchat-like ‘Stories’ feature to all users, according to a recentreportfromFactor Daily. The publication claims that the company’s plans were first revealed by Gautam Anand, MD YouTube Asia Pacific, at a private event in Singapore earlier this month.
Apr. 25, 2018
YouTube India Testing Sponsor Button; Expands Snapchat-like Stories to Indian Creators
While YouTube is reportedly going after theeducation market in Indiawith a new dedicated app, it’s also trying to increase its non-advertising revenue in India, and giving creators more touch points to engage with users, according toa report in Factor Daily. The sponsorship feature was first rolled out forYouTubegaming channels and gives sponsors a badge and custom emoji to use while live-chatting with the creators. The sponsor’s comments also get displayed at the top of the comments section and in return they receive exclusive content from the creators.
Apr. 24, 2018
Amazon Reportedly Bringing ‘Vesta’ Robots for Your Home in 2019
Over the years, Jeff Bezos-led Amazon has released a number of innovative products into the market, including the Kindle, the Fire TV, and the Alexa-powered Echo speakers. Now, the company is working on atop-secret project to introduce AI-powered helper robots for the home. The project is being led by Gregg Zehr, head of Amazon’s Lab126 hardware research and development division, which is behind devices such as theEcho Speakers, Fire TV, Fire tablets, and the Fire Phone.
Apr. 24, 2018
Nvidia’s AI Imaging Technique Can Repair Damaged Photos Realistically
A team of researchers atNvidialed by Guilin Liu has developed a new technique which makes use of artificial intelligence (AI) to repair corrupt or damaged images. According to an officialblog poston the matter, the technique users a state-of-the-art deep learning method that can edit images or reconstruct a corrupt image which has holes or missing pixels. In addition to repairing images, the method can also be used to edit the images by removing content and filling in the resulting holes.
Apr. 24, 2018
Reddit’s r/Cricket is Now the Official Sponsor of the Iceland Cricket Team
You may like cricket or absolutely hate it, but one thing that you can’t deny about the game is that it brings people together – even across geographies. One of the finest examples is how cricket fans from all around the world banded together to support IcelandCricket. Since Iceland isn’t a member of the ICC, the Iceland national cricket team doesn’t receive any funding from the sport’s governing body, and was even denied the opportunity to participate in World Cup qualifying rounds.
Apr. 24, 2018
Twitch Extensions Can Now Generate Revenue for Streamers, Game Developers
Amazon-owned Twitch has introduced another source of revenue for its community of streamers and game developers. The platform recentlyannounceda new capability to its ‘Extensions’ feature which will allow users to unlock specific parts of an extension by spending Bits, Twitch’s virtual currency. The Extensions feature, which was launched back in August last year, allows streamers to customize their channels according to their preference. The platform currently has over 150 Extensions to choose from, some of which even support mobile devices, and a community of over 2,000 developers who’ve signed up to create new Extensions.
Apr. 24, 2018
Xiaomi India Market Share Crosses 30 Percent; JioPhone Reigns Among Feature Phones
Earlier this year,Xiaomidethroned Samsungto take the top spot as the biggest smartphone manufacturer in India. Now, according to latest data released by Counterpoint Research (viaET), the company is steadily widening its margin and has crossed a record 30% share mark. The data also points out that Reliance’sJioPhonehas also captured over 35% of the feature phone market in India, which was also controlled by Samsung in the past. “Xiaomi and Samsung alone captured 58% of the total smartphone market.
Apr. 23, 2018
Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Invests in Indian AI Healthcare Startup Visit
Visit, a Delhi-based healthcare startup which makes use of artificial intelligence to connect those in need with doctors, has drawn the interest ofTwitter‘s co-founder Biz Stone. According to a recentreportfromETtech, Stone has invested in the company in his“personal capacity”as he wants to contribute to a future where AI is a“positive enhancement of humanity”. Vaibhav Singh, Visit’s co-founder and head of growth, claimed that the app is the country’s first AI-integrated health app.
Apr. 23, 2018
Amazon Says Groceries Would Be Half of Company’s India Business in Five Years
In a recentinterviewwithReuters, Amazon India’s head, Amit Agarwal, revealed that the company plans to invest heavily in the grocery business in the country. Agarwal stated that while the groceries and goods such as creams, soaps and cleaning products, were already the largest product category on Amazon, the company further plans to expand the business in the long run. AmazonFresh is the company’s flagship fresh grocery delivery service which launched in the US market over a decade ago.
Apr. 23, 2018
Meru Cabs Adopts Electric Vehicles, Rolls Out Fleet in Hyderabad
Mumbai-based radio taxi service Meru has partnered with Indian electric automobile manufacturer Mahindra Electric for a pilot EV project in Hyderabad. According to a recentreportfromET, Meru will be deploying a fleet of Mahindra’s eVeritos in the city as part of the pilot project. At the announcement, Mahesh Babu, CEO Mahindra Electric, was quoted saying: “This is definitely going to make it easier for the city to adopt EV technology and will also be in line with our constant endeavor to make EVs more accessible to a larger urban population…We believe that innovative and unique partnership models, like this pilot, is what is going to lead the way towards sustainable transportation in urban cities.
Apr. 23, 2018
Micromax Plans to Diversify With Foray Into Electric Vehicle Industry
Indian electronics manufacturerMicromaxInformatics has been struggling to stay relevant in the smartphone space since the entry of Chinese players like Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo into the market. Now, according to a recentreportfromET Telecom,the company plans to enter the electric vehicle and battery manufacturing space and is currently in the advanced stages of completing the testing formalities. The company has received approvals for some of its lithium battery categories and is keen on entering the electric two- and three-wheeler market.
Apr. 23, 2018
TCS Becomes First Indian Company to Reach $100 Billion Market Cap
Multinational IT company Tata Consultancy Services, commonly known as TCS, has become the first Indian company to reach the coveted $100 billion market cap figure. According to a recentreportfromET Markets, the company added over Rs. 40,000 crore to its valuation on Friday, reaching the milestone. Consolidated net sales for the company in the March quarter rose 8.2 percent to Rs. 32,075 crore, over Rs. 29,642 crore in the same quarter last year.
Apr. 23, 2018
Amazon Beats Apple & Google in Survey on Positive Impact on Society
Advancements in technology have almost always had a positive impact on the society in the long run, even though it may be perceived negatively initially. Companies such asAmazon, Google and Apple have been at the cutting edge of technology and we have seen significant changes through their innovations in our daily lives. But which has had the most impact? According to a recent jointsurveyconducted byRecodeandSurveyMonkey, US citizens think that Amazon has had the most positive impact on society in the recent times.
Apr. 22, 2018
Bill Gates Backs EarthNow, a Live Surveillance Project for the Entire Planet
A new space imaging startup EarthNow recently announced its intent to“deploy a large constellation of advanced imaging satellites that will deliver real-time,continuousvideo of almost anywhere on Earth.”The startup, which is the latest company to emerge from the Intellectual Ventures ISF Incubator, is being backed by AirBus, the SoftBank Group,Bill Gates, and satellite-industry veteran Greg Wyler in its first round of funding. According to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, the company hasn’t revealed the initial investment amount, but the announcement claims that the funding“focuses primarily on maturing the overall system design to deliver innovative and unique real-time Earth observation services.
Apr. 21, 2018
Airtel’s New Rs. 49 Prepaid Recharge Gives You 3GB Data For a Day
The telecom sector in India has seen a price war of epic proportions since the entry ofReliance Jio, which offered users heavily discounted data and calling plans. In order to keep up with the competition, other major telecom operators have introduced their own subsidized tariff plans to directly counter those offered by Jio. Most recently, India’s largest telecom service provider Airtel introduced a new Rs 49 prepaid recharge voucher which offers users 3GB of data with a validity of one day.
Apr. 21, 2018
Facebook Reportedly Testing Drones to Broadcast Internet
Facebook is reportedly conducting tests of experimental wireless communications equipment which makes use of drones to broadcast internet in remote locations.Business Insiderhighlightsdocuments filed with the FCC by Facebook subsidiary FCL Tech Inc., which develops drones aimed at providing internet access in the developing world. TheFCC documentsreveal that the company is conducting tests in the New Mexico desert, in the town of Truth or Consequences. While the details of the project are being kept secret, the filing notes that the test will involve the 3650-3700 MHz radio frequency, which is the spectrum for the Citizens Radio Broadband Service.
Apr. 21, 2018
Honor Adds Earphones, Selfie Stick and Multi-Port Charger To Smartphone Accessories Range
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its flagshipHonor 10at recent event in China. At the event, the company also unveiled its new range of smartphone accessories, including three new headphones, a selfie stick, and a multi-port charger. According to aGizmoChina, the accessories will be available via Vmall, JD.com, Suning, and Tmall. The new range of headphones from Honor include the Magic Sound 2, Momentum, and Magic Diamond. While the Magic Sound 2 is a traditional wired earphone with a gold plated 3.
Apr. 21, 2018
PUBG Debuts New ‘Metal Rain’ Mode with Armored Vehicles, Eight-Man Squads
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has seen stiff competition from titles such as Fortnite: Battle Royale over the last few months. So much so, that Fortnite recently set a new YouTube record with2.4 billion views in Februarythis year. In order to keep its player base interested,PUBG has been experimentingwith special event modes which significantly alter the pace of the game. Earlier this month,PUBGintroduced a new limited time mode to the game which limited weapon choice to shotguns and melee weapons.
Apr. 21, 2018
Twitter Bans Kaspersky Lab Ads Citing Ties to Russian Intelligence Agencies
Back in December last year, the Trump administration signed a new law banning the use of Kaspersky Lab software within US government agencies, claiming that it was vulnerable to Russian influence. Even thoughKaspersky Labsdenied the claims, the ruling was passed and the company’s security software was removed from all government machines. Now, according to a recentreportfromReuters, Twitter has banned ads from Kaspersky Labs citing ties to Russian intelligence agencies. The company confirmed the ban in an email to Reuters, after Kaspersky Lab co-founder Eugene Kaspersky disclosed the development in a recent blog post.
Apr. 21, 2018
Xbox One May Update Will Finally Bring Support for 120Hz Displays
Microsoft keeps pushing new updates to itsXbox Oneconsole each month which not only address bugs and issues, but also bring new features to the popular console. In keeping with the trend, the company has now announced details of the next update which will introduce a couple of new features to the Xbox One. In a recentblog post, Xbox Insider Team Lead, Bradley Rossetti, details the upcoming May update for the Xbox One and reveals the new features that are headed to the console.
Apr. 21, 2018
Xiaomi Considering Redmi-Branded Android One Phone for India: CEO Lei Jun
In a recent interview Xiaomi’s co-founder and CEO Lei Jun revealed that the company is open to introducing more Android One devices, including its budget Redmi series. According to areportfromTechPP, Jun acknowledged the demand for smartphones running stock Android and said that the company is working to bring moreAndroid Onedevices to India in the near future. While Jun didn’t dwell on the specifics, he hinted at the launch of an Android One-based Redmi smartphone and said:
Apr. 20, 2018
You Can Now Create Your Own Alexa Skills Using Alexa Blueprints
Amazonrecently announced a new feature called ‘Alexa Blueprints’ which will allow Alexa owners to create their own Alexa skills and responses without requiring any coding knowledge. With the help of Alexa Blueprints, users will be able to create their own voice apps, according to a recentreportfromTechCrunch. In a statement about the announcement, Steve Rabuchin, VP Amazon Alexa, said: “Alexa Skill Blueprints is an entirely new way for you to teach Alexa personalized skills just for you and your family…You don’t need experience building skills or coding to get started – my family created our own jokes skill in a matter of minutes, and it’s been a blast to interact with Alexa in a totally new and personal way.
Apr. 20, 2018
Motorola Announces New Beta Experiences Program
Motorola recently unveiled new devices in its budget friendlyMoto GandMoto E series, at an event in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Along with the new devices Motorola’s VP of Product, Dan Dery, alsoannouncedthat the company would be launching a new Beta Experiences program which will allow users to test out new features before they’re released to the public. The Beta Experiences program will not only allow users to experience new features. but it’ll also help the company get valuable feedback to further improve its software experience.
Apr. 20, 2018
Netflix Might Buy Theaters to Screen its Movies
Earlier this year in March, Netflix original movies werebarred from the prestigious Cannes Film Festivalas they weren’t screened in traditional theaters. The streaming giant’s movies were banned from competing for the Palme d’Or, which is the top honor at the Cannes Film Festival. Despite the major setback, Netflix has maintained its steady growth and quite recently crossed125 million subscribers. It seems like Netflix has been at work to ensure that its movies get to compete at next year’s Cannes Film Festival, as reports suggest that the company has been considering buying theaters to screen its movies.
Apr. 20, 2018
Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus Now Available for Pre-Bookings in India
According to a press release from the company, theNokia 7 Plusand the Nokia 8 Sirocco are now available for pre-bookings on Nokia’s website and select retail outlets like Sangeetha, Poorvika, Big C, Croma, and Reliance. The Nokia 8 Sirocco will also be available for pre-bookings on Flipkart, while the Nokia 7 Plus will be available for pre-bookings on Amazon India. On top of that,Nokia 8 Siroccobuyers will also get a special exchange offer on Flipkart worth Rs.
Apr. 20, 2018
Xiaomi Releases Kernel Sources for the Mi Mix 2S
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is known for great smartphones, affordable pricing, and an amazing software feature-set. But the company isn’t particularly reliable when it comes to timely OS updates or kernel source releases. Even though the company released an Android One-powered smartphone – theMi A1– late last year, it failed to keep up with the software release schedule and took months to release the kernel source code for the device.
Apr. 20, 2018
Apple Won’t Merge macOS and iOS: Tim Cook
Google is currently working on a completely new operating system calledFuchsia OSwhich will essentially replace Android and Chrome OS with a single operating system for both mobile devices and notebooks. Along the same lines, it was also speculated that Apple was also working on merging macOS and iOS into one seamless operating system. However, in a recentinterviewwithThe Sydney Morning Herald,CEO Tim Cook has debunked the rumors. After the the recent education-themed event in Chicago, where Apple unveiled the latest iPad, Tim Cook told the publication:
Apr. 19, 2018
YouTube Playlists Targeting Children Also Littered with Porn, Explicit Content
Following the recentYouTube hack, which affected a number of VEVO channels, the platform was accused of servingporn ads on trending videos. Add to this theLogan Paulfiasco, and it’s no wonder that YouTube is making big changes tohow content is moderatedandhow videos are monetised. It’s also been faced with lawsuits fromchild rights groups in the US. The latest problem is also related to young users on YouTube and misleading playlists that are full of objectionable content.
Apr. 19, 2018
Facebook Reportedly Planning To Move 1.5 Billion Users Away From GDPR Safety Net
Facebook recently announced new privacy protection features inaccordance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)for users worldwide. Along with new rules, the company also announcedenhanced privacy features for teenagersand made some changes on the platform interms of reviewing what data is shared. While the company promised that the new features would be extended to all users worldwide, an exclusivereportfromReutersreveals that the company is making changes to keep the new features away from users outside of the EU.
Apr. 19, 2018
Honor 10 Unveiled in China; Borrows Notch and AI Camera From Huawei P20
Electronics majorHuaweilaunched the latest flagship from its sub-brand Honor – the Honor 10. The Honor 10 follows the design language of Huawei’s flagship, the P20, and retains that 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone includes a dual-camera setup on the back and features an 19:9 display with a notch, just like the Huawei P20. In terms of specifications, the Honor 10 features a 5.84-inch FHD+ LCD display and is powered by Huawei’s flagship Kirin 970 octa-core SoC which features a dedicated neural processing unit, along with advanced AI capabilities.
Apr. 19, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro to Receive Android 8.1 Oreo Via MIUI Global ROM
Even though theRedmi Note 5 Prowas launched in February this year, for some inexplicable reason Xiaomi decided to ship the device with MIUI 9.2 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Later, a Xiaomi spokesperson confirmed that the device will receive an Oreo update, however, the company did not release an expected timeline for the update. A new MIUI Global Stable ROM (9.5.6.0.OEIMIFA) for the Redmi Note 5 Pro has been leaked which will upgrade the device to Android 8.
Apr. 19, 2018
This Year’s Apple iPhone Could Be First Ever with Dual SIM Slots: Ming-Chi Kuo
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is known for his accurate predictions about upcoming Apple products based on industry sources, has now released more information about the next-gen budget iPhone lineup. Earlier this year in January, Kuorevealedthat Apple plans to launch two iPhone variants with 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED displays, along with a6.1-inch budget iPhonewith an LCD panel. Kuo’s latest investor note suggests that Apple may be planning to release a dual-SIM dual standby capable LCD iPhone with two physical SIM card slots, and no eSIM support.
Apr. 19, 2018
Airtel Could Offer Free Netflix Subscription Through Airtel TV App
Sources familiar with the matter told PTI that: “Netflix and Airtel are in advanced discussions for an exclusive tie-up to offer Netflix content to Airtel mobile customers. Several rounds of discussions have been completed between the two companies and the deal could be announced in the coming weeks.” As of now, neither Airtel norNetflixhave revealed any information about the offer. It’s worth noting that Airtel and Netflix already have a partnership under which Airtel offers access to the Netflix app on its internet and direct-to-home service platforms.
Apr. 18, 2018
Samsung Flow Now Lets You Unlock Your PC Using Your Gear Watch
Samsung released its Flow app early last year with the aim to help users connect theirSamsungdevices seamlessly. Back in July last year, the company added a few more features to the app and added support for non-Samsung devices. The Samsung Flow app not only allows users to unlock their PCs with their smartphone, but also allows them to sync their notifications between their phone and PC or quickly create a hotspot and transfer files between devices.
Apr. 18, 2018
Asus Announces New AREZ Gaming Brand for AMD GPUs and Other Products
Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP) drew the ire of gamers worldwide, with a number ofconsumers pledging to boycott OEMswho joined the program. Even then, OEMs are bowing down to Nvidia’s will and removing their gaming branding from AMD products. Taiwanese electronics manufacturerAsusis the latest in line to join Nvidia’s GPP and has now announced a separate brand for AMD cards called AREZ. According to a press release from the company, all AMD Radeon RX graphics cards will now be clubbed under the new AREZ brand, with the more popular Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand reserved for Nvidia cards.
Apr. 18, 2018
Avengers Fan? These Acer Custom Laptops are Meant for You!
While Marvel might claim that Avengers: Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history, Taiwanese computer manufacturer Acer begs to differ. The company has partnered with Marvel to release three newspecial edition Infinity War-branded laptopsin India. The laptops, which are customized versions of existing Acer products, give Avengers fans to pledge their allegiance to Thanos, Captain America, or Iron Man. The Thanos editionNitro 5is a gaming laptop which features a portrait of Thanos on the lid, and comes in a classy black and gold color combination for an understated appeal.
Apr. 18, 2018
WhatsApp Introduces ‘High Priority Notifications’ Feature in Latest Beta
WhatsApp has released a new beta version of the app on the Play Store with a new ‘High Priority notifications’ feature. According to a recentreportfromWABetaInfoon the matter, the latest beta update (v2.18.117) includes the new feature, however, it’s only limited to users running Android 5.0 and above.(Image: WABetaInfo) The report further reveals that the newHigh Priority notifications features works much like the pin chat feature, which pins incoming notifications to the top of the notifications center.
Apr. 18, 2018
Facebook Enhances Privacy Features for Teenagers By Turning Off Facial Recognition, Restricted Sharing
Facebook detailed a number of new data privacy-related features which will allow users to have more control over their data. The new features, which have been designed in accordance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) should give people a clearer idea of whatsensitive data they are sharing.But Facebook is also making sure younger users are afforded special protection. Facebookhas also implemented“special protections and experiences for teens“in line with GDPR.
Apr. 18, 2018
Facebook’s New Privacy Protection Features Will Ask You to Review Data Being Shared
Earlier this month, reports suggested that Facebook would not be adding Europe’s stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) privacy protection features to accounts outside of the EU. However, CEO Mark Zuckerberg soonclarifiedthat Facebook“intend(s) to make all the same controls available everywhere, not just in Europe.” Zuckerberg later added that the rules might not be implemented exactly as in the EU, saying the company was still trying to figure out how to alter the regulations for markets around the world.
Apr. 18, 2018
Create Your Own AR Face Lenses with Snapchat’s Lens Studio
If AR Lenses onSnapchatare your thing, then there’s some good news for you, as you can now create your own custom AR Face Lenses with the recently updated Snapchat Lens Studio. The Lens Studio tool, which previously allowed users to create World Lenses or AR effects applied to the environment, now allows users to create custom Face Lenses for completely personalized selfies.(Image: 9to5Google) If you’re interested in creating your own Face Lenses, you’ll first have to submit your design toSnapchatfor approval and once approved you’ll be able to use your custom Face Lens.
Apr. 17, 2018
Dell Launches Ryzen-Powered Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1, Inspiron 15 5000 Starting at $630
Back in October last year,AMDpulled the covers off its new Ryzen Mobile processors for laptops. At the time, AMD had three OEM partners who offered three laptop models. The company added Dell to its list of OEM partners earlier this year in March with the release of the Ryzen Mobile powered Inspiron 17 5000 notebook. Now, Dell has released two more Ryzen Mobile powered laptop- the Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1, and the Inspiron 15 5000
Apr. 16, 2018
HP Launches the Z VR Backpack in India, Priced at Rs. 3,25,000
HP India recently debuted its commercial virtual reality systems and service in India, including the world’s first professional wearable VR PC – the HP Z VR backpack. According to a recentreportfromBGR, the company has also launched the HP ZBook 17 mobile workstation, the HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Tower, and the professional wearable HP Z VR backpack in the country. The commercial VR solutions fromHPhave been designed with the aim to help businesses in product design, architecture, healthcare, first responder training, automotive, and entertainment.
Apr. 16, 2018
Asus CEO Jerry Shen Says Gaming Phone ‘Can Be Expected’, Possibly with ROG Branding
Mobile gaming is reaching an all time high andOEMs are taking notice. Following the launch of the Razer Phone, Chinese smartphone manufacturer jumped on the gaming smartphone brigade and launched theBlack Shark gaming phonelast week. Now, according to a recentreportfromAstig.ph, Asus might also release its own gaming phone under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand. The publication interviewed Asus executives, including Jerry Shen, CEO Asus Global, at the opening of Asus Philippines’ 100th store.
Apr. 16, 2018
EV Charging Stations Don’t Require a License to Operate: Government
In a landmark decision which is expected to greatly benefit theelectric vehicleagenda of the Indian government, the power ministry has announced that electric vehicle charging stations will be categorized as a service, which will allow such stations to operate without a license. According to a recentreportfromBGR, the power ministry said that the transmission, distribution and trading of electricity need licenses under the Electricity Act, but clarified that during the charging of an electric vehicle, a station doesn’t perform any activity related to transmission, distribution, or trading, thereby not requiring a license.
Apr. 16, 2018
Apple Watch Might Soon Support Third-Party Watch Faces
Unlike smartwatches onWear OS, theApple Watchdoesn’t support third-party watch faces. Despite pleas from developers, Apple has not added support, and continues to be the only developer releasing new watch faces. While this allows the company to strictly monitor the overall experience and branding, there’s some dearth in variety of designs. However, Apple might soon change that with support for third-party watch faces, according to a recentreportfrom9to5Mac. Renowned developer Guilherme Rambo, who’s known for Apple-related leaks, has discovered code inwatchOS4.
Apr. 16, 2018
Thousands of Android Apps on Google Play Store are Improperly Tracking Children
Thousands of Android apps are allegedly tracking the online activity of children in ways that violate US privacy laws, according to a recentstudypublished by researchers from the International Computer Science Institute. The troubling aspect is that most of these apps and games are available on the Play Store The study, titled“Won’t Somebody Think of the Children? Examining COPPA Compliance at Scale”,highlights that a number of ‘child friendly’ apps on the Play Store collect data in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) which limits data collection on children under 13.
Apr. 16, 2018
Nokia X Ad Spotted in China, April 27 Unveiling Expected
Finnish smartphone manufacturerHMD Globallaunched a bunch of new smartphones under the Nokia brand at MWC Barcelona earlier this year and the company doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. According to a recentreportfrom Chinese publicationITHome, HMD Global is all set to launch its next smartphone, the Nokia X, according to digital advertisements spotted in China.(Image: ITHome) The upcoming Nokia X will be launched in China on April 27 and images of the aforementioned ad reveal the side profile of two smartphones crossing each other to form an ‘X’ with the launch date mentioned below.
Apr. 16, 2018
Ola Aims to Have a Fleet of One Million Electric Vehicles by 2021
Ola co-founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal was quoted saying: “Three-wheelers are vital means of transportation and a source of livelihood for millions of people every day. It also represents an immediate opportunity to improve outcomes for all stakeholders while reducing pollution across towns and cities…After more than 4 million ‘electric’ kilometers traveled and many lessons learned, we are significantly expanding our commitment to electrify mobility in India”. The company had launched its first electric vehicle project in Nagpur last year.
Apr. 16, 2018
Nokia 1 with Android Oreo Go Edition Starts Receiving April Security Update
Sticking to its promise of regular software updates for its Nokia-branded smartphones, HMD Global has now started rolling out the Android April Security Update for the Nokia 1. The Nokia 1 runs Android Oreo Go Edition, which has been built specifically for low-end devices and comes with a promise of timely updates, which Nokia seems to have delivered on. According to areportfromNPU,the April Security Update for the Nokia 1 is 142MB in size and also focuses on improving overall system stability.
Apr. 15, 2018
High Definition Vinyl Records Might Soon be a Reality
In order to create HD vinyl records, the company uses a process which converts audio digitally to a 3D topographic map. It then uses lasers to inscribe the map onto the “stamper” which is used to stamp the grooves into the vinyl. According to founder and CEO Gunter Loibl, the process allows the records to be made more precisely and with less loss of audio information. The resulting vinyl LPs have up to 30 percent more playing time, 30 percent more amplitude, and an overall better sound reproduction.
Apr. 15, 2018
This Ransomware Will Lock Your Files Unless You Play PUBG
Researches at MalwareHunterTeam have discovered a new kind of ransomware which locks the user’s files unless they play PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG. Unlike other ransomware, thePUBGransomware doesn’t want your money and just wants you to have a fun time playing PUBG. According to areportfromKotaku, the ransomware makes the user’s files inaccessible as soon as it infects the system and displays a ransom note which reads: “Your files is encrypted [sic] by PUBG Ransomware!
Apr. 14, 2018
A New BioShock Game Is Reportedly in Development
Following the massive success of BioShock Infinite, developer 2K Games has reportedly started work on the next big game in the franchise. The game’s development was recently tipped in areportbyKotaku(viaSlashGear). A snippet from the report states that the upcoming game, which hasn’t even been announced officially, is currently in development. The game is allegedly in the works under the codename Parkside, but the report has revealed no further details. The report fromKotaku,titled “How The Makers Of Mafia III Lost Their Way’, discusses development studio Hangar 13 and the game Mafia III.
Apr. 14, 2018
Apple Reportedly Got 12 Employees Arrested Last Year for Leaking Information
Apple has always been one of the most serious companies when it comes to protecting internal developments, but even then, the company experienced one of the biggest leaks last year when information about its upcoming devices was posted all over the internet before the launch. Ironically, a ‘leaked’ internal memo details the company’s stance on employees leaking internal information and reveals thatit“caught 29 leakers”last year and got 12 of those leakers arrested.
Apr. 14, 2018
Google Duo Might Soon Get a Native Portrait Mode
Instagramlaunched ‘Focus’earlier this week which is the platform’s own take on the wildly-popularportrait modeor bokeh shots. Now, according to areportfromAndroid Police, Google Duo might also jump on to the bandwagon and introduce its own native portrait mode. The report states that a teardown of the latest version of Google Duo (v32) has revealed that Google might be working on something called the ‘Drishti’ effect – the Sanskrit word for vision – and a new bokeh effect.
Apr. 14, 2018
Government Lures Users to BHIM App with Cashback Offers on UPI Payments
In an attempt to attract more users to choose the BHIM payments app over other competitors in the market, the government has launched a new cashback scheme for both customers and merchants. According to areportfromGadgets 360on the matter, the new scheme offers cashback worth Rs. 51 for new customers and a total of Rs. 1,000 to merchants opting for the BHIM app. Customers who successfully complete their first transaction will automatically receive Rs.
Apr. 14, 2018
Reliance Invests in AI-Based Education Startup Embibe
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has agreed to invest up to $180 million for a majority stake of 72.69% in an AI-based education firm called Embibe. According to a recentreportfromThe Hindu, RIL will be investing the amount in Embibe over the next three years and the company will be using the capital towards R&D related to AI in the field of education, growing its business, and expanding its geographical presence.
Apr. 13, 2018
AMD Reveals India Prices for Second-Gen Ryzen CPUs: Ryzen 5 2600 for Rs 12,990, Ryzen 7 2700X for Rs 24,490
AMD unveiled thesecond-gen Ryzen processorsat the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and it was speculated that the next-gen processors would be released in March. However, to the disappointment of fans, the processors weren’t launched last month. Now, AMD has finally announced the release date of themuch-awaited second-gen Ryzen chipsalong with pricing details. The company’s press release says the second-gen Ryzen desktop processors are now available for pre-orders globally and on-shelf availability is expected on April 19.
Apr. 13, 2018
Epic Games Offers Compensation for Fortnite Server Outage
Fortnite, one of the most popular battle royale games, experienced amajor downtimeyesterday due to an unscheduled“emergency maintenance”on the Fortnite database. The game didn’t go live several hours after the initial outage, with developer Epic Games giving no clear ETA on when the servers might be back up again. We’re bringing the servers offline for emergency maintenance. We apologize for this inconvenience. We currently have no ETA on when servers will be back up.
Apr. 13, 2018
Google’s New Spring Wallpapers Include Hints About Android P’s Name
Ever since Google releasedAndroid 8.0 Oreolast year, there have been speculations about what Android P might be called. Earlier this year in January, it was revealed that Google engineers were internally referring to the next version ofAndroid as ‘Pi’, according to some commits in the Android Open Source Project repository. Now, Google has shared a few wallpapers for the Spring season on Instagram, with one particular image that has led fans to speculate about Android P’s dessert name.
Apr. 13, 2018
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Gets Early Release in Some Countries
Ahead of its April 25 worldwide release, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is already available to user in Australia and New Zealand, according to a recentreportfromMashable. The report states that the game has been divided into chapters, much like the books, and is set over different years in Hogwarts. However, the game doesn’t share its timeline with the books, placing the protagonist somewhere between the murder of Harry’s Parents and Harry’s first day at Hogwarts.
Apr. 13, 2018
Huawei Might Beat Samsung To Launch Of World’s First Foldable Smartphone
Earlier this year, Samsung privately showed of itsfirst foldable smartphoneprototype at CES. The prototype is said to have a 7.3-inch OLED display which can be folded inward and outward, with a curvature of 0.1mm and 0.5mm, respectively. Allegedly called Galaxy X, Samsung is expected to introduce it as early as next year in a bid to launch the world’s first foldable smartphone. While some may argue that theZTE Axon Mdid it first, the Axom M made use of two screens joined at a hinge, unlike Samsung’s prototype which has a foldable display.
Apr. 13, 2018
Reliance Jio Gets $500 Million Loan from Japanese Banks
India’s telecom sensation Reliance Jio, which is known for offering its services at deep discounts recently acquired a $500 million loan from a group of Japanese banks. According to areportfromEconomic Times, the Mukesh Ambani-led company has raised the funds through a syndicated Samurai loan from three Japanese banks, including Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Mizuho Bank. Two people familiar with the matter have revealed that the floating-rate loan is for a seven year period.
Apr. 13, 2018
Some Galaxy S9 Users Are Reporting Black Crush Issue with the Display
Samsung is known for its excellent AMOLED panels, so much so that evenAppletrusts Samsung for its OLED displays which are used on the iPhone X. And well, the Galaxy S9 was also named thebest smartphone display ever earlier this year. However, according to a recentreportfromGizmochina, a number of Galaxy S9 and S9+ users have reported that the display on Samsung’s latest flagships has a color banding issue which pops up while rendering dark/black images.
Apr. 12, 2018
PC Industry Records Flat Growth in Q1 2018; HP Dominates: IDC
Despite every indicator suggesting that PC sales shipments would fall, the industry has in fact registered flat growth in the latest quarter. The report further reveals thatHPdominated the North American market in the first quarter, capturing 22.6 percent of the sales, based on their shipment numbers. Lenovo took the second spot with a market share of 20.4 percent, with Dell following at 16.9 percent, Acer at 6.8 percent, and Apple at 6.
Apr. 12, 2018
Fujifilm Launches GFX 50S 240mm F4 Lens for the GFX Series, Priced at $3,300
Renowned Japanese photography and imaging companyFujifilmhas announced a new round of firmware updates for a number of its mirrorless cameras, including the X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3, X100F APS-C, and the medium format GFX-50s. The latest round of updates for the Fujifilm X-T2 brings support for 1080p 120fps video recording, which breathes in new life to the two year old camera. Along with the firmware updates, the company has also launched a new 240mm F4 lens for the GFX, priced at $3,300, which is the longest lens the company has ever released for the system.
Apr. 12, 2018
Get Up to 100% Cashback on Apple Music, Hotstar with Citibank
It’s worth noting that the new offers are valid from April 10 till July 9 and don’t take into account Citi Corporate credit cards. The cashback amount awarded will be credited to the users within 90 days of the transaction date.
Apr. 12, 2018
Latest Google Photos Update Hints at Improved Archives Among Other Changes
Google has started rolling out a new update for Google photos (v3.18) and according to a recentreportfromAndroid Police, the update includes evidence of a couple of new features which might be released in the near future. An APK teardown of the updated app revealed code which suggests that Google might be testing a smarter archiving feature, more additions to Likes, among other features. Starting off with the only user facing change in the new update,Googlehasmoved the Assistant tab icon to the third spot from the first spot, with the Photos and Albums tab moving one place over to the left.
Apr. 12, 2018
Latest PUBG Update Tweaks Blue Zone, Miramar & More
Bluehole has released another update forPUBG on PCwhich brings tweaks to the blue zone, changes to the Miramar map, and more. According to thepatch notes, the new update will alter the safe zone and blue zone functionality to change the pace of the game. The overall delay time of the blue zone has been reduced and players will have lesser time to loot between phases, forcing them to move constantly.
Apr. 12, 2018
Apple Negotiating with Samsung Over OLED Prices: Report
TheiPhone Xwas the first ever phone from Apple to sport an OLED panel and the company reached out to Samsung to supply the panels for its devices. Samsung is the sole supplier of OLED panels for the iPhone X and was expected to make around $22 billion in revenue from its deal with Apple for the next-gen iPhones. Since Samsung was the sole supplier, the company was able to charge a premium price for the panels.
Apr. 11, 2018
[UPDATE] PSA: YouTube’s Channel Search Is Broken; Redirects Users to a ‘Viral Buffet’
While searching for a particular video on our YouTube channel, we stumbled across a bug which refreshed the channel page as soon as we searched for anything using the channel search bar. We were able to replicate the bug a number of times, with different results. Not only did the page refresh and take us back to the channel’s home page a number of times, it also brought up the“This channel does not exist”prompt.
Apr. 11, 2018
Airtel Launches New Rs. 249 Prepaid Pack, Revises Rs. 349 Pack
In an attempt to counter similar offerings from RelianceJio, India’s largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has launched a new Rs. 249 prepaid pack and has revised the existing Rs. 349 pack. According to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, the new Rs. 249 prepaid pack offers 2GB data per day, along with unlimited calling for a period of 28 days. The Rs. 349 pack, which initially offered 2GB data per day, will now give users 3GB data per day along with unlimited calling for the same duration.
Apr. 11, 2018
Always On Display Wallpapers Are Coming to the Google Pixel 2 with Android P
Since the Android P developer preview was released last month, developers have been hard at work unearthing hidden features in the upcoming OS update. According to previous reports, Android P is expected to introduce agesture-based navigationsystem and support forcontextual app launchon connected devices among others features. Now, according to a recentreportfromXDA Developers,Android P may also bring Always on Display (AOD) wallpaper support to Pixel 2 devices.(Image: XDA) The AOD feature, which was first popularized by the Samsung Galaxy S7 series, makes use of the energy efficient OLED panels to display basic information like time, date, and notifications on the screen without requiring the user to wake up the device.
Apr. 11, 2018
Apple Ordered to Pay VirnetX Over $500M in Patent Dispute Case
While Apple’s lawyers decline to comment on the matter,Bloombergadds that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has said that the patents are invalid. It further adds that the Federal Circuit, which deals with all the patent appeals, declined to put the trial on hold, claiming that it was high time a verdict was reached. It’s worth noting that VirnetX, in an SEC filing, has described its approach to making money by saying that its“portfolio of intellectual property is the foundation our business model.
Apr. 11, 2018
Google Phone Gets a Beta Program, and New Spam Call Filter in First Update
Now, according to a recentreportfrom9to5Google, Google plans to improve on the feature in the next update. In the upcoming version of the Google Phone app, users won’t get notified if they receive a suspected spam call. The call will directly go to voicemail and the phone won’t ring at all. However, users will still be able to see that they got a spam call from the call history and if the caller leaves a voicemail it’ll come up in the voicemail tab.
Apr. 11, 2018
Orkut Founder’s ‘hello’ Social Media App Arrives in India
At a time when most major social media platforms, likeFacebook, are under the scanner for data privacy violations, founder of yesteryear’s favorite social networking website Orkut has launched a new social media app in India called ‘hello’. The app was available in Brazil previously. According to a recentreportfromIANS, Orkut Buyukkokten, former Google employee and founder of the eponymous social network, has launched ‘Hello’ after months of beta testing in the country.
Apr. 11, 2018
Qualcomm Vision Intelligence Platform Will Power Smart Cameras, IoT Devices
The new chips will be used in smart security cameras for consumers and industries, along with sports cameras, wearable cameras, VR, robotics and smart displays. The chips will provide the equipment with decent computing power along with the ability to interpret images and run pre-trained machine learning models. In a telephonicinterviewwithXDA,Sashu Madhavapeddy, VP of Product Management at Qualcomm, said: “it’s ideally suited for IoT segments that require a significant amount of edge computing and AI…We’ve been very active in these segments for a few years now, [and] what we’ve been able to do is learn from those engagements, understand what the market really needs, and create a custom family of chipsets that directly target those markets and are able to deliver much greater performance.
Apr. 11, 2018
Uber Releases Updated App for Drivers With Surge Zone Displays, Earnings Tracker
At the recentspecial driver event, Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi took the stage to announce his first product launch – an updated app for driver partners. Khosrowshahi was quite upfront about the company’s treatment of its driver partners over the years and said,“You’re the heart of the Uber experience…but somewhere along the line as we grew as a company we lost sight of that.” Elaborating on the release, Khosrowshahi revealed that the company worked extensively with driver partners around the world to develop a beta version of the new app, which included a number of features that its driver partners wanted.
Apr. 10, 2018
WhatsApp Looking to Hire Country Lead in India
WhatsApphas over 200 million monthly active users in India, but so far it’s never had leadership positions dedicated to the country. The company is now looking to hire a country lead. According to a recentreportfromThe Economic Times, the position has remained vacant for a while and this will be the first full time hire for the company in India. WhatsApp recently started beta testing a UPI-based payments feature on the platform and it is believed that the company is hiring a country head to oversee the complete roll out.
Apr. 10, 2018
Google Releases Largest Overhaul for Cloud Speech-to-Text Engine
Late last month, Google released itsCloud Text-to-speechengine to developers worldwide which featured 32 different voices spanning across 12 languages and variants. Now, the company has released a major update for another product from its Cloud AI speech lineup- the Cloud Speech-to-text engine (formerly known as the Cloud Speech API). According to Google’sblog post, the new and updated Cloud Speech-to-Text engine now supports: At least a few of these could have real world consumer applications – such as using the engine for transcribing voice recordings.
Apr. 10, 2018
App Store, Google Play Store Saw Record-Breaking Growth in Q1 2018: App Annie
The app market is exploding and every year the growth is many times what Google and Apple saw in the previous one. Category-wise, shopping apps saw major year-over-year growth in the quarter across both stores, while games were the major driver of downloads quarter over quarter across both app stores.iOSdownloads saw a large year-over-year growth in the United States, Russia and Turkey, while Google Play downloads saw a large year-over-year growth in emerging markets like India, Indonesia and Brazil.
Apr. 10, 2018
OnePlus Uploads New Open Beta Builds Following Domain Change
OnePlus hadpulled all open beta builds from its websiterecently, which did cause some panic among users. It was speculated that the builds were pulled from the company’s website because they were quite buggy and were causing major battery drain on the devices, but according to a recentreportfromAndroid Police, the builds were removed because of the company’s recent domain change. OnePlus recent moved its website from OnePlus.net to OnePlus.com – the India website is still OnePlus.
Apr. 10, 2018
The ZTE Iceberg Concept Features Two Notches; Could Be Released in 2019
Two is always better than one, or is it? Well, ZTE seems to think so. After almost all smartphone manufacturers hopped onto thedual-camerabandwagon last year, ZTE is most likely at the forefront of pioneering dual notches. While everybody was arguing about whether notches were a good addition or not, ZTE went ahead and developed a smartphone with twonotchesin the display.(Image: iF World Design Guide) The concept smartphone, dubbed Iceberg, features a notch on both the top and bottom of the display which is supposed to give it a symmetrical look.
Apr. 10, 2018
Google Releases VR180 Video Format Tools for Developers, Camera Makers
Google introduced a new video format dubbedVR180last year, which allowed users to capture or create engaging immersive videos using unique VR180 cameras. Now, according to an officialblog post, the company has rolled out the video format for developers and OEMs, effectively allowing anyone with video know-how to create VR180 video. In the blog post, Changchang Wu, Software Engineer at Google, wrote: “Today, we’re publishing the remaining details about creating VR180 videos on github and photos on the Google Developer website, so any developer or manufacturer can start engaging with VR180.
Apr. 9, 2018
Goa to Finally Get State Tourism-Backed App For Taxis
Now, according to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, the Goa government is planning to launch its own app-based taxi service in key tourist destinations around the state. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has invited taxi operators, who currently run their businesses individually, to register with the new service. GTDC’s managing director Nikhil Desai reportedly said that all taxi operators who hold licenses to run cabs in the state were eligible to register for the new transport service which is expected to launch shortly.
Apr. 9, 2018
Google Assistant Could Get ‘Forget Me’ Feature For Improved Privacy
Now, Google has started rolling out a new UI redesign for the initial onboarding experience on the Assistant, according to a recentreportfrom9to5Google.(Image: 9to5Google) The new walk-through screen for onboarding has been broken down into categories that tell you exactly what data will be shared. The onboarding shows a series of animations that highlight the Assistant’s capabilities. The screen also has a new privacy alert which informs users that“Assistant can work with Google partners to help you get things done.
Apr. 9, 2018
Indian Cryptocurrency Exchanges Consider Challenging RBI Ban in Supreme Court
Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of Indiaissued a new directiveagainst cryptocurrency trading, barring all institutions falling under RBI’s regulations from engaging in the cryptocurrency trade. As a result,cryptocurrency rates in India tanked, with one Bitcoin going for as low as Rs. 3,75,580, as opposed to Rs. 4,29,000 in international markets. Now, according to a recentreportfromMoneycontrol,domestic cryptocurrency exchanges like Unocoin, Coinsecure, and Zebpay are considering challenging RBI’s directive. The report states that the exchanges have expressed their reservations regarding the order and are considering to mount a legal challenge in the Supreme Court.
Apr. 9, 2018
Most New Sony Xperia Phones Have a Hidden 120Hz Display Mode
When gaming peripheral manufacturerRazerlaunched its own gaming-focused smartphone last year, everyone was wowed by its beautiful 5.7-inch 120Hz display. Turns out, the Razer Phone wasn’t the first phone in the market to sport a display with a120Hzrefresh rate. According to a recentreportfromXDA, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium, which was launched back in June last year, also features a display that supports a 120Hz high refresh rate mode, however, the mode had been disabled by default.
Apr. 9, 2018
Snapchat Brings Limited-Edition Custom Stickers, Filters and Lenses for IPL 2018
According to a recentreportfromThe Indian Express,Snapchatusers will be able to type in the names of one of the aforementioned teams in the search bar and then subscribe to their Stories. Ben Schwerin, Snapchat’s vice president of partnerships, was quoted saying: As part of the partnership, the platform has also released a number of custom stickers, filters and Lenses for the duration of the tournament. One of the new Lenses will allow the user transform into a batsman from their favorite team, with the team anthem playing in the background.
Apr. 9, 2018
WhatsApp Says It Collects ‘Very Little Data’ About Users After Privacy Outcry
As Facebook deals with the improper handling of data in theCambridge Analyticacontroversy, experts have raised concerns regarding the data collected by the company’s popular instant messaging service – WhatsApp. The messaging service, which has over 200-million active users in India alone,has come under attack from criticswho believe that the service might be collecting more user data than it should. According to a recent report fromPTI, the company has now issued a statement regarding the concerns and claims that it collects “very little data” and every message sent using the service is encrypted end-to-end.
Apr. 9, 2018
Xiaomi Could Invest in Fintech Startup ZestMoney’s $20 Million Round
Xiaomi is expanding its investment portfolio with an investment in Indian financial technology startup ZestMoney in the latest round of funding. According to a recentreportfromET,two sources familiar with the matter have revealed that the company is in advanced talks to pick up a stake in ZestMoney which is looking to raise about $20 million in funding. The report also reveals thatXiaomiis already in a partnership with ZestMoney, which offers EMI-loans on products purchased via Xiaomi’s online store Mi.
Apr. 8, 2018
Chrome on Windows is Scanning Your PC Due to a Bug
Google Chrome might be at the top when it comes to web browsers, but it does have its own fair share of bugs. According to a recentreportfromEngadget, Chrome is scanning users’ Windows PCs due to a potential bug. The report highlights that Google introduced a few antivirus capabilities toChromelast year, which causes the browser to scan the user’s entire download history upon startup. If you’re experiencing the issue, the problem has a rather simple solution.
Apr. 8, 2018
Essential Promises a Better Camera in its Next Phone
Essential, a tech startup founded by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, released its first phone – theEssential PH-1– last year. While the device boasted of flagship specifications and a revolutionary design, the camera left a lot to be desired. When critics gave the camera scathing reviews, the company did its best to push improvements via software update, but unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. Now, in a recentinterviewwithBusiness Insider, Essential’s head of industrial design Linda Jiang, has promised a better camera for the company’s next device.
Apr. 8, 2018
John Legend’s New Video Has Been Shot Entirely on the Pixel 2
R&B artist John Legend recently released a new music video for his song “A Good Night” which has been filmed using a Google Pixel 2. According to areportfrom9to5Googleon the matter, the film crew made use of a few clever tricks to work with the Pixel 2 and make the best out of its limited focusing and depth-perception abilities. While thePixel 2undoubtedly has one of the best smartphone cameras out there, its sensors are much smaller than a professional camera.
Apr. 7, 2018
BSNL Launches New 153GB IPL Data Plan Priced at Rs. 258
State-run telecom service providerBSNLhas also joined the race to cash in on the Indian Premier League by launching a new 153GB data plan at just Rs. 258. The new data plan from BSNL comes with a 51-day validity, according to a recentreportfromGadgets Now.The new plan will be available from today until April 30 across the country. Announcing the launch of the new plan, BSNL in a statement said: “BSNL presents IPL pack Unlimited data STV-258 for prepaid mobile customers which give unlimited data (3 GB data per day) with a validity of 51 days during period of IPL cricket match.
Apr. 7, 2018
Facebook Announces Changes to Ads and Pages
Facebook recently announced a big set of changes to advertisements and pages on the platform for greater transparency and accountability. With the new changes, the company aims to curb election interference caused by the platform. Rob Goldman, VP Ads and Alex Himel, VP Local & Pages, recently detailed the changes in ablog posttitled“Making Ads and Pages More Transparent”.According to the post, the social media giant will now start labeling all political and issue ads on the platform and clearly show who paid for thoseadvertisements.
Apr. 7, 2018
Grab Amazing Discounts During Flipkart’s Ongoing World Health Day Sale
On the occasion of World Health Day, domestic e-commerce major Flipkart is hosting aWorld Health Day sale, offering amazing discounts on a wide range of products, including household appliances that promote healthy living. As part of the sale, the company is offering up to 45% off on a selection of water purifiers, up to 50% on ovens, grills, air fryers, and other healthy cooking equipment, up to 70% off on juicers and hand blenders, up to 55% off on vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, and a breakfast range of products starting at just Rs.
Apr. 7, 2018
US Authorities Shut Down Sex Advertising Website Backpage
US law enforcement agencies recently shut down Backpage, a classified advertising website which predominantly focuses on sexadvertisements. According to a recentreportfromReuters, the website was shut down as part of an enforcement action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The currenthomepageof the Backpage website now shows logos of US law enforcement agencies along with a statement that reads: “backpage.com and affiliated websites have been seized as part on an enforcement action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the US Postal Inspection Service, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, with analytical assistance from the Joint Regional Intelligence Center.
Apr. 7, 2018
Honor 8 Lite Oreo Update Brings Project Treble Support
The Honor 8 Lite, which is also known as theHuaweiP8 Lite in some markets, recently received the Android Oreo treatment. Along with the Oreo update, the device has also received Project Treble support, according to a recentreportfromXDA.The mid-range device, which is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 655 SoC, coupled with 3GB or 4GB RAM, comes with a 5.2-inch FHD IPS display, a 12MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 3,000mAh battery.
Apr. 6, 2018
Facebook Accused of Removing Zuckerberg’s Messages from User Chats
Facebook doesn’t allow its users to delete messages they sent to someone else from the recipient’s inbox. Users can only delete messages from their own inbox, and even then, they remain preserved in theirFacebookdata which can be accessed using the Download Your Information tool. However, according to a recentTechCrunchreport, Facebook has deleted messages sent out by Mark Zuckerberg and a few other executives from recipient’s inboxes. While Facebook’s reason sounds reasonable enough, what’s really irksome about the whole issue is that the company didn’t publicly disclose the removal of messages from users’ inboxes and didn’t even bother inform the recipients regarding the same.
Apr. 6, 2018
Facebook Will Tease Stories Above News Feed Among Other Changes to Boost Engagement
After blatantly copying Snapchat’s Stories to its own image sharing platform Instagram last year, Facebook extended the feature to other platforms including its own website,Messengerand WhatsApp. While Stores on Instagram and WhatsApp were an instant hit, the same can’t be said about Stories on Facebook and Messenger. Now, according to a recentreportfromTechCrunch,the company is testing three changes in an attempt to increase the uptake of Facebook Stories.(Image: TechCrunch) Here are the changes thatFacebookis currently testing on its website and on Messenger:
Apr. 6, 2018
Patna Tops 4G Availability List in India: Open Signal
Bihar capital Patna has surprisingly trumped Indian metros to top OpenSignal’s latest 4G availability metric, which measures where users can get access to an LTE connection most of the time. More cities from central and eastern India also featured in the top ten of the4G availability metric, with Kanpur taking the second spot, Allahabad on third, Kolkata on fourth, and Bhopal on the fifth spot.(Image: OpenSignal) Mumbai and Delhi, on the other hand, didn’t even make it to the top ten and were placed 15th and 17th respectively.
Apr. 6, 2018
Snapchat Releases Exclusive Face Filters for the iPhone X Using TrueDepth Sensors
Snapchat has finally realized that it can make use of iPhone X’s advanced facial recognition hardware to its advantage and has released a bunch of exclusive Snapchat Lenses for the device. Engadget reportsthat the new Lens face filters, which make use of iPhone X’s TrueDepth sensors, are the most realistic looking face filters from the company yet. The exclusive Snapchat Lens appear periodically within the Snapchat carousel on the iPhone X and are far better than the usual offerings.
Apr. 6, 2018
Upcoming LG G7 ThinQ Allegedly Revealed in Live Images
Earlier this month it was revealed that LG’s next flagship would adopt the ongoing notch trend and will be released under theG7 ThinQmoniker. NowTechRadarclaims to haveprocuredexclusive images of the device which reveal its design and a few specifications.(Image: TechRadar) According to the report, the LG G7 ThinQ is rumored to launch sometime next month and is currently in its early stages of testing in the US. The device showcased in the images carries the model number LG-G710 and features a 6.
Apr. 6, 2018
Razer Game Store Will Give You ZSilver Digital Currency For Buying Games
Chinese PC gaming equipment manufacturer Razer entered the smartphone space last year with the release of theRazer Phone. Now, the company has launched its own digital distribution platform which will directly compete with Valve’s Steam. TheRazer Game Store, however, comes with a twist which is bound to attract gamers worldwide. Purchasing games on the Razer Game Store also works a bit differently, as it doesn’t actually have a client like Steam.
Apr. 5, 2018
Xiaomi’s ‘Mi Crowdfunding’ Program Arrives in India: Mi Selfie Stick Tripod and Mi Bluetooth Audio Receiver
Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has launched its ‘Mi Crowdfunding‘ program in India as part of the ongoingXiaomi Mi Fan Festival. The new crowdfunding platform will allow the company to decide which products it should release in the country. As part of the program,Xiaomiwill add a curated list of innovation-driven products on its website and will sell them in the country only when a number of people back the campaign. In case a product doesn’t reach its funding goals, it won’t be shipped and the backers will receive their money back.
Apr. 5, 2018
You Can Now Experience Google’s Mysterious Fuchsia OS In Your Browser
It’s no secret that Google has been working onFuchsia OSwhich is said to be the replacement for Android and Chrome OS in the near future. However, what the final form of the OS would be is not known yet. Earlier this year, we reported that Google had started testing the OS on the Pixelbook, but now you can check out a barebones version of the OS within the browser on your notebook or smartphone.
Apr. 5, 2018
Home Ministry to Launch Online Portal To Report Cyber Crimes, Sharing of Hateful Content
Lodging complaints against cyber crimes, online abuse, and cyber fraud is soon to become a whole lot easier in India as the home ministry is about to launch an onlinecybersecurityportal for the same. According to a recent report fromPTI, a Ministry of Home Affairs official has revealed that the portal will allow citizens to register complaints, post videos and other online content to help law enforcement agencies in taking action against cyber criminals, those spreading pornographic or hateful content as well as for tracking financial fraud.
Apr. 5, 2018
Slack Gets Voice Messages Through Standuply Bot
Slack has finally received support for voice messages, though it’s not a native feature yet. Thanks to Standuply, the company behind one of the best standup bots for Slack, users can now send short voice snippets to each other. Standuply’s CEO and Co-founder, Alex Kistenev, recently announced the new feature in aposton Product Hunt. In his post, Kistenev wrote: “Recently we shipped Video Messages on Slack. Many of you asked us to make the same, but for voice.
Apr. 5, 2018
Airtel Brings Back Rs. 649 Postpaid Plan with 50GB 4G Data
India’s largest telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has re-introduced its Rs. 649 postpaid plan which the company had discontinued earlier. The relaunched plan is the company’s latest addition to its “Best Selling Postpaid Plans” under MyPlan Infinity, which also include Rs. 399, Rs. 499, Rs.799, and Rs. 1,199 plans. Before being discontinued, the Rs. 649 plan offered 30GB of 4G data long with unlimited calling. Now, however, the plan includes 50GB of 4G data along with unlimited calling and a rollover facility.
Apr. 4, 2018
Alexa Routines Now Support Music, Podcasts and Live Radio
Amazon introducedAlexaRoutines last year, allowing users to string together a series of actions which can be triggered by a single command. The feature included support for news, weather, traffic, smart home skills, and a set of “Alexa says” commands. Now, according to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, Alexa will be able to play music, podcasts or live radio as part of a Routine. In order to use the new feature, Alexa users will have to select an artist, playlist, album or station from their music library or from one of the supported streaming services.
Apr. 4, 2018
Apple Reportedly Working on Touchless Controls, Curved Screens for Future iPhones
Not only is Apple looking to produce its own displays and chips, it’s also working on a new UX action that could change how users interact with iPhones. According to a recentreportfromBloomberg,Apple is currently working on a touchless gesture control system and curved screens for future iPhones. People with knowledge of the matter have revealed that the new control feature will allow iPhone users to perform simple tasks by simply moving their finger close to the screen, however, the technology won’t be ready for at least two years.
Apr. 4, 2018
Hotstar Launches New ‘All Sports’ Subscription at Rs 299 Per Year
What’s your take on the new All Sports plan? Would you consider subscribing or would you rather stick to your TV set for now? Let us know in the comments section below.
Apr. 4, 2018
Huawei’s HiAI Engine Powers P20 Pro’s Artificial Intelligence Features
Huawei unveiled its flagship P20 and P20 Pro late last month at an event in Paris, featuring a revolutionary triple camera setup, AI features, and more. Now according to a recentreportfromXDA, the company has released the HiAI Engine, the company’s AI computing platform. The HiAI Engine will make use of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) found on the Kirin 970 chipset for enhanced AI capabilities. As perHuawei, the HiAI Engine integrates“a plurality of AI capabilities and apps [that make] the apps more intelligent and powerful.
Apr. 4, 2018
Jio Added 83 Million 4G Connections in Rural India in 2017
“The early adopters were leveraged by Jio primarily in the urban space and as incumbent operators got ready with their 4G in full scale, they focused on rural markets to look for growth”.
Apr. 4, 2018
New Nokia 6, Nokia 7 Plus & Nokia 8 Sirocco Launched in India: Prices Start at Rs 16,999
At the recently concludedNokialaunch event in New Delhi, HMD Global has launched a number of new devices in the country. The new devices, which were first revealed at MWC Barcelona earlier this year, include the new Nokia 6, the Nokia 7 Plus, and the Nokia 8 Sirocco. One of the most anticipated launches from Nokia, theNokia 7 Plusfeatures a beautiful 6-inch 18:9 bezel-less display which is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with 4GB RAM.
Apr. 4, 2018
Xiaomi Launches Mi Gift Cards in India
During the ongoingMi Fan Fest sale, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has launched Mi Gift Cards in India. The Mi Gift Cards have been launched in partnership with Qwikcilver, a prepaid cards solutions provider. According toThe Indian Express, Xiaomi’s Mi Gift Cards can have a minimum value of Rs. 100 to a maximum value of Rs. 10,000 and can be used to purchase products on the company’s website. Xiaomi is currently offering customized Mi Gift Cardsfor occasions like birthdays, weddings, etc.
Apr. 3, 2018
Xiaomi Plans to Bring More Mi Products to India
Now, according to a recentreportfromThe Hindu, Xiaomi is planning to bring more products from its Mi ecosystem to the country. The report reveals that Xiaomi’s head of its Indian operations, Manu Kumar Jain, recently had a meeting with Electronics and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad last week where they discussed the company’s plans“to bring its ancillary products to India”.A senior IT Ministry official also revealed that Jain was seeking government support for the venture due to the recent anti-Chinese sentiments propagated by certain segments of the society.
Apr. 3, 2018
Asus’s ROG Zephyrus M Gets An Intel Coffee Lake Upgrade, 144Hz G-Sync Display
In order to keep the laptop cool,Asushas made use of an innovative solution which will allow the user to sustain high boost and turbo clocks even through long gaming sessions. Like the original Zephyrus, the Zephyrus M also features an Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) which raises the rear of the laptop for better airflow.
Apr. 3, 2018
Beebom Data Privacy Survey: Nearly 44% of Users Give Apps All Permissions; Only 3.7% Actually Deleted Facebook
While data privacy has been a major concern around the world over the last few months, thedata privacydebate in India has constantly been overlooked by the media, who tend to focus on more ‘sensational’ stories. The debate is neither given much importance in mainstream media, nor does it pique the interest of users on social media platforms. Perhaps there’s a major reason behind it. Does the average Indian citizen really care about data privacy at all?
Apr. 3, 2018
Dell Updates Gaming Lineup: G-Series Budget Laptops And Refreshed Alienware PCs
Earlier today, Intelannouncedits new lineup of 8th-Gen Intel Core processors along with an Intel Core i9 chip for laptops. Following the announcement, Dell unveiled an updated lineup of gaming laptops, including a new G-series for gamers on a budget. The Alienware line has also received a refresh following the Intel launch, with the Alienware 15 and 17 receiving significant updates. Both can now be configured with up to an 8th-Gen Intel Core i9 processor.
Apr. 3, 2018
Grindr Shares Users’ HIV Status With Third-Parties; Will Stop With Next Update
Popular gayhookupapp Grindr, which has over 3.6 million daily active users worldwide, is under the scanner for sharing its users’ HIV status with two other companies. According to a recentreportfromBuzzFeed News, Antoine Pultier, a researcher at the Norwegian nonprofit SINTEF, has identified that Grindr shares its users’ location and HIV status with Apptimize and Localytics. Apptimize and Localytics are companies which help optimize apps, and in this case, received information thatGrindrusers had included in their profiles.
Apr. 3, 2018
Android April Security Patch Also Includes Some Functional Updates for Pixel, Nexus Devices
The Android April security update will include security patches for the framework, media framework, system, kernel components, and Qualcomm components. As part of the functional updates, on the other hand, the April security update will include fixes for functionality issues onPixeldevices which are not related to security. The update includes 56 functional updates of varying severity, including assisted dialing support, improved anomaly detection metrics, improved handover from VoLTE to VoWi-Fi during emergency calls, improved microvideo performance inGoogle Camera, reduced delays while opening specific apps, improved decoding of certain video stream, improved fingerprint and keyboard latency in certain situations, etc.
Apr. 3, 2018
Reddit Begins Rolling Out Redesigned Website to Some Users
Reddit, as we know and love, is about to change soon and the company has already startedrolling outa redesigned website to one percent of users. This is the first redesign Reddit has received in over a decade of its existence and all Reddit users are expected to receive the updated design over the next few months, according to a recentreportfromWired.Classic View The redesign replaces the navigation bar on the left corner with a new menu which resembles something you might find on a trendy website template from Squarespace, Wix, or Tumblr.
Apr. 3, 2018
OnePlus Might Release an Avengers-Themed OnePlus 6
According to a recentreportfromAndroid Central, OnePlus has partnered with Marvel Studios to release an Avengers-themedOnePlus 6. The report bases its assumption on a video posted on OnePlus India’s Facebook page which has been removed since. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w09iZcSPHUo The short video shows the OnePlus logo as it inter-cuts with the Avengers logo and towards the end reveals the release date of the upcoming movie. Based on the text posted along with the video, it looks like the video was just a test video that was published by mistake.
Apr. 2, 2018
How to Switch to Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 DNS on Your Smartphone or Computer (Guide)
Internet privacy is a crucial thing in today’s world, and Cloudflare is a company that is determined to provide its users with the best privacy protection features.Cloudflare recently announced their Privacy-Focused Consumer DNS, 1.1.1.1, which claims to prevent ISPs from tracking users’ web history and promises to help websites load faster. So, in case you’re wondering how to use Cloudflare’s new DNS on your device, read on, as we show you how.
Apr. 2, 2018
India Replaces Vietnam to Become the Second Largest Mobile Producer in the World
According to a recentannouncementfrom the Indian Cellular Association (ICA), India is now the second largest mobile phone producer by volume after China. The announcement was based on data collected from market research firm IHS, China’s National Bureau of Statistics and Vietnam General Statistics Office. ICA National President, Pankaj Mohindroo, in a letter to Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, said: “We are happy to inform you that with the strenuous and calibrated efforts of government of India, ICA and FTTF, India has now emerged as the second largest producer of mobile handset by volume”.
Apr. 2, 2018
LG G7 Next in Line to Adopt the Dreaded Notch
Earlier this month, leaks regarding the upcoming LG G7 revealed that the company had decided todistance itself from the dreaded ‘notch’ trendthat has consumed a vast majority of Android manufacturers of late. Reports revealed that LG’s mobile chief, Jo Seong-jin, hadordered a complete redesignof the smartphone even though it had reached near completion. However, according to a recentreportfromAndroid Police, the Korean manufacturer might have given in to the trend and the LG G7 might feature a notch after all.
Apr. 2, 2018
The Paytm Android App is Asking for Root Access, Again
Earlier last month wereportedthat the Paytm app was asking for root privileges on Android devices. At first, when we approached Paytm support regarding the issue, we received a rather absurd response that the app was requesting root privileges to obtain device details and OS version. However, when researcher Baptiste Robert aka Elliot Anderson posed the same question to the company, Deepak Abbot, SVP atPaytm, released an official statement saying that the app was requesting root access to simply alert the user.
Apr. 1, 2018
Chinese Customs Nabs Smugglers Using Drones to Transport iPhones
Chinese custom officials from Shenzhen, China’s technology hub, have successfully nabbed a group of smugglers who used drones to transport 500 million yuan worth of iPhones from Hong Kong to Shenzhen.Reutersreportsthat the officials were able to arrest 26 suspects who used drones to fly two 200-meter cables between Hong Kong and mainland China. At a news conference held by Shenzhen customs it was revealed that the smugglers operated after midnight and used small bags to transport more than 10iPhonesacross the border at one time.
Apr. 1, 2018
Studies Find Evidence That Smartphone Radiation Causes Cancer in Rats
It has been rumoured for as long as there have been cell phones and now there’s some research to back it up. According to a recentreportfromQuartz Media, two federal studies have found “clear evidence” that mobile phone radiation is the direct cause of heart cancer in male rats. The results of the studies will have a significant effect on the debate regarding whether mobile phone radiation causes cancer or not.
Mar. 31, 2018
Apple Patent Details Next-Gen VR Experience for Autonomous Vehicles
Patently Applehasuneartheda new patent filed byApplewhich details a next-gen VR experience forautonomous vehiclesof the future. The patent was recently released by the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and notes that“embodiments of the VR system as described herein may be implemented in autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles where all occupants are passengers.” The VR system described in the patent can be used to display images on the interior walls of the vehicle to provide a virtual view of the real environment or of a stimulated environment.
Mar. 31, 2018
BSNL Launches New Prepaid Plans to Counter Jio
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a slew of new prepaid plans. The new plans, which cost as low as Rs 118, are pitted against plans from rivalReliance Jio, that currently offer some of the lowest data rates in the country. According to areportfromThe Mobile Indian, the cheapest new plan from BSNL directly competes with the Rs. 98 pack from Jio and offers 1GB of 3G data per day for a period of 28 days.
Mar. 31, 2018
Google Reportedly Working on a Google Tasks Overhaul
Google Tasks, one of the simplest to-do list apps which can be found within Gmail, might be getting a much-needed overhaul, according to a recentreportfromAndroid Police.A tipster told the publication that the company has uploaded new Google Tasks-related assets and set up new URLs for the service.Google Tasks current UI The current Tasks UI looks very outdated – it looks like something out of Gmail v1 – and while there are a number of third-party apps and browser extensions that address the issue,Googleis expected to give the service a touch-up, in line with its current design aesthetic.
Mar. 31, 2018
Japan Display to Raise Over $500M to Secure Next-Gen iPhone Orders
Japan Display Inc (JDI), an LCD technology joint venture by Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi, recently announced that it plans to raise over $500 million which it will use towards manufacturing LCD displays fornext-gen iPhones. The company has been struggling to stay afloat becauseAppleopted for an OLED display in its latest flagship, the iPhone X. According to a recentreportfromApple Insider, analysts had predicted a major drop in profits for the company as Apple is its largest customer for LCD panels.
Mar. 30, 2018
Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 Comes With Business Chat, eGPU Support
Alongside the recentiOS 11.3 update, Apple started rolling out a new version of macOS High Sierra. The latest update, v10.13.4, brings a number of cool new features including business chat and eGPU support. Here’s theofficial changelogas mentioned on Apple’s support page: MacOS gets better support for eGPUs like the Sonnet’s eGFX Breakaway Box Changelog for enterprise users:
Mar. 30, 2018
Epic Games Rolls Out Massive Fortnite Update for iOS
Fortnitedeveloper Epic Games has rolled out a massive update for Fortnite on iOS which brings a number of changes to the game along with a plethora of bug fixes. According to theofficial changelogon Epic Games’ website, the sheer size of the update, which is around 1.8GB, is due to a new game data download system that has been set into place. The new system will allowEpic Gamesto release smaller updates in the near future.
Mar. 30, 2018
Facebook Partners Are Now Proactively Reviewing Photos and Videos
Earlier this year, Facebook admitted thatsocial media platforms can be bad for democracyand that fake news on the platform was one of the biggest deterrents to democracy as we know it. The company has since been working on ways to make the platform ‘good for democracy’ and had onboarded a number of partners to fact check news articles. In a recent conference call with journalists,Facebookhas revealed that its partners will now be fact checking photos and videos along with the news stories, even before Facebook asks them to do so.
Mar. 30, 2018
Google Play Audiobooks Gets Smart Resume, Speed Controls and Family Sharing in Latest Update
Earlier this year, Googleintroduced audiobooksto the Google Play Store for Android, iOS, and the Google Home. Now, the company has released a major update with a number of interesting new features for audiobooks on the platform. The new features have already started rolling out to Android, iOS, and devices with theGoogle Assistant. On the official blog, Keyword, Andrew Brown, Product Manager, Google Play Books, wrote: “Two months ago we launched audiobooks from Google Play to help you fit more books into your life.
Mar. 30, 2018
Jio Prime Subscribers to Get Another Year of Free Services
All existing Prime members are eligible for the offer and can avail the service from within the MyJio app. In the report, a Jio spokesperson was quoted saying: “The continued availability of the Jio Prime membership to new subscribers reiterates Jio’s commitment to deliver a differentiated Digital Life experience to Indians, and will propel this into the world’s largest loyalty programme.”
Mar. 30, 2018
Leaked Moto G6 Specifications Reveal 18:9 Display, Face Unlock and Splash Resistance
The Moto G6 was recentlyspottedon Chinese regulatory authority TENAA’s website, revealing some specifications and images of the upcoming device. Now,AndroidHeadlineshas procured in-house Motorola documentation about the device which confirm most of the specifications. The documentation in question was provided toAndroidHeadlinesby a reliable source who has been kept anonymous to protect identity. According to the documentation, the Moto G6 will feature a new 5.7-inch Full HD+ display which will be marketed as a “Max Vision” display due to its 18:9 aspect ratio.
Mar. 30, 2018
Microsoft Releases AI-Powered Stocks, Geography Tools on Excel
Late last year it was revealed that Microsoft was working on anumber of artificial intelligence powered toolsfor itsExcelspreadsheet software. Now, according to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, the company has started rolling out the first of these tools to Office 365 Insiders. The new tools, which make use ofmachine learning, provide contextual information for data entries.(Image: TechCrunch) As of now, the tools work with geographical data, including the names of cities, states and countries, and with stock information.
Mar. 29, 2018
This Website Stores Data From Over 400 Million Facebook Profiles, Including Yours Probably
TheFacebookdata privacy crisis doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon as new developments keep popping up every other day. Recently, reports revealed that Facebookwhistleblower Christopher Wylie also had access to the Cambridge Analytica dataand may have used it to pitch microtargeting tools for Trump’s presidential campaign. Now, reports about a website calledProfile Enginereveal that it has access to data of over 400 million Facebook profiles. Profile Engine, which is a fairly low budget search engine, offers advanced search for Facebook profiles.
Mar. 29, 2018
Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower Reportedly had Access to Facebook Data In New Startup
The controversy surrounding Facebook and analytics firm Cambridge Analytica refuses to die, and in fact is getting murkier by the day. While currently there’s no indication that Wylie’s startup used the database or pitched it to Lewandowski, the fact that it had access to the data at all is a stark revelation in the current scenario regarding Facebook’s data crisis. Eunoia Technologies having access to personal information of over 50 millionFacebookusers is another example of how Facebook is currently unable to track how its partners use user data collected many months ago, before its privacy changes.
Mar. 29, 2018
Google Home & Home Mini Smart Speakers to Launch in India Next Month
In contrast, rival Amazon’s range of Alexa-powered smart speakers were launched in the Indian market back in October. At the time of launch, the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Plus, were only available via an invite system and the companyremoved the invite system just last month. TheGoogle Home Mini, which was launched last year, is more like Amazon’s Echo Dot, and includes a single 40mm driver which boasts of 360-degree sound.
Mar. 29, 2018
Windows 7 Meltdown Patch Reportedly Creates Major Vulnerability
According to security researcher Ulf Frisk, Microsoft’s update to patch the Meltdown processor flaw on Windows 7 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2008 R2 granted any process or application to access everything stored in memory“at gigabytes per second.”The new vulnerability also allowed processes to write to arbitrary memory without using any“fancy exploits”. In hisreportregarding the matter, Frisk wrote: “Windows 7 already did the hard work of mapping in the required memory into every running process…Exploitation was just a matter of read and write to already mapped in-process virtual memory.
Mar. 29, 2018
Apple Music Now Has a New ‘Music Videos’ Section
The new Music Videos section can be accessed from the ‘Browse’ panel in iTunes on macOS and iOS 11, and currently showcases a number of music videos that have been available in the service for some time. The section also includesApple Musicexclusive music videos, from artists like Kylie Minogue and Beck. Additionally, the section includes a ‘Today’s Video Hits’ playlist along with an artist spotlight section featuring Taylor Swift.(Image: MacRumors)
Mar. 29, 2018
The Razer Basilisk Gaming Mouse is Now Available in India
According to a recentreportfromDigit, Singapore-based IT distribution house Kaira Global has launched the Razer Basilisk gaming mouse in India. The mouse has been priced at Rs. 5,499 in the country, which includes a 1 year warranty. In Kaira Global’s press release regarding the matter, the company’s Director Manoj Attal was quoted saying: “The products Razer brings into the market are the result of an uncompromising process to find the perfect shape, grip, feel, designed, tested and fine-tuned by the pro gamers themselves…Ready or not, move over competitors here comes the Razer Basilist a killer FPS mouse with a clutch trigger, adjustable scroll wheel and ergonomic design Razer Basilisk is an idela companion in the game-winning feats and gain an edge over competitors.
Mar. 29, 2018
SoftBank and Saudi Arabia to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
According toBloomberg, the Saudi Arabian solar power plant is about a hundred times bigger than the next biggest project, a 2 gigawatt solar power project called Solar Choice Bulli Creek PV in Australia. The project was revealed by SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son at a recent event in New York which was also attended by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.(Image: Bloomberg) At the event, Son revealed that the project will create 100,000 jobs, triple Saudi Arabia’s electricity generation capacity, and save $40 billion in energy costs.
Mar. 29, 2018
LinkedIn to Introduce Auto-playing Video Ads
It appears as if auto-playing video advertisements aren’t going anywhere. While Google is working to control the nuisance ofauto-playing video ads in Chromesince the beginning of the year, Microsoft’s social media platform for professionals – LinkedIn – seems to be working in the opposite direction. According to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, LinkedIn is introducing auto-playing video advertisements to the platform as part of its Sponsored Content formats. Previously, if an advertiser wished to use video onLinkedIn, they had to link to another service like YouTube or Vimeo, but with the introduction of the new feature, advertisers will be able to natively add videos to the LinkedIn newsfeed.
Mar. 28, 2018
One More Reason to Delete Snapchat: Data Privacy
While Snapchat andFacebookhave been neck and neck at copying features from each other, more often than not these features are quality additions to each platform. However, it looks like the copying isn’t limited to user-facing features. According to a recentreportfrom Mashable, Snapchat is currently testing a new data sharing API which will share user data with connected apps. If you’ve been up to speed with the recent#DeleteFacebookcampaign, you’ll realize that it was a similar data-sharing API that got Facebook into trouble.
Mar. 28, 2018
Google’s Cloud Text-to-Speech Engine is Now Available to Developers
Text-to-speech engines have made significant progress over the last couple of years and have reached a point where they sound more or less like a real person. One of the finest examples of text-to-speech engines is Google’s own Cloud Text-to-Speech engine which the company currently uses to power theGoogleAssistant and Google Maps directions. Soon, you might be able to see more of the Cloud Text-to-Speech engine as Google has nowopened accessto developers.
Mar. 27, 2018
Alphabet’s Geothermal Energy Startup ‘Dandelion’ Raises $4.5M
Alphabet X, better known as ‘The Moonshot Factory’, has been the proving grounds for a number of startups working on futuristic technologies that could someday“make the world a radically better place.”Earlier this year, the startup incubator gave birth to a new cybersecurity-focused firm calledChroniclewhich promised to revolutionize the cybersecurity space. Now, a clean energy startup called Dandelion, which was originally incubated within Alphabet X, hasraised $4.5 millionto bring geothermal heating and cooling systems for homes.
Mar. 27, 2018
SophosLabs Discovers Android Malware Disguised as QR Code Apps on Play Store
British cybersecurity and hardware company SophosLabs hasdiscovereda new type of ad-basedAndroid malwarestrain called Andr/HiddnAd-AJ, which has infiltrated the Google Play Store disguised as QR code scanners and compass apps. The malware, which was first reported by the company in a recent blog post, contains malicious code hidden within the Android programming library. What makes the malware so elusive is the fact that the code doesn’t start working until 6 hours of installing the app.
Mar. 27, 2018
Watch the Far Cry 5 Countdown to Launch and Win 20% Discount
Ubisoft’s highly anticipatedFar Cry 5is scheduled to launch later today and Sony is running apromotional eventon the PlayStation Store to mark the occasion. The promotional event has been divided into quests and players can win exciting rewards, including a 20% discount code, for completing the quests. To earn the discount code, players will have to watch theFar Cry 5Countdown to Launch on the PlayStation store. The discount code, which is only valid in North and South America, will allow players to get a 20% discount on a single purchase made on the PlayStation Store.
Mar. 27, 2018
Xiaomi’s Surprise: Mi Gaming Laptop Boasts GTX 1060, Dedicated Macro Keys
At the recently concluded XiaomiMi Mix 2Slaunch event in Shanghai, Xiaomi surprised its fans with the launch of the newMi Gaming Laptop. The laptop, which features an understated design, looks nothing like a gaming laptop and can easily pass off as a regular professional laptop. The laptop has no logo and features an extremely simple design, however, in order to appeal to the gamers out there it, features a backlit keyboard with four customizable zones that support 16 million colors.
Mar. 26, 2018
Xbox’s Mike Ybarra Challenges Sea of Thieves Players; Will Reward Winner with 12 Months of Xbox Live
Earlier last week Microsoft officially release Sea of Thieves, a multiplayer game which offers gamers the opportunity to play as medieval pirates and band together as a ship’s crew to take down rival frigates. The game’sclosed betasaw a tremendous response with over 300,000 players joining in to test out the game. Following that, the Microsoft hosted anopen betaon PC and Xbox which was also a grand success.
Mar. 25, 2018
Pablo Escobar’s Brother Launches Cryptocurrency Called Diet Bitcoin
Colombian cartel leader Pablo Escobar’s brother, Roberto Escobar, has launched his own cryptocurrency called Diet Bitcoin (DDX). The cryptocurrency, which is a hard fork of the Bitcoin network, promises a faster and lighter alternative toBitcoin. Roberto’s venture investment firm, Escobar Inc, is offering an initial coin offering (ICO) which has been divided into three separate token sales. During the ICO, Escobar Inc will be offering a total of 1,000,000 DDX which will be split into the three sales.
Mar. 24, 2018
Consumers Boycott Some GPU Brands over Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program
Nvidia’s GeForce Partner Program (GPP) has been a matter of concern among PC gamers ever since HardOCP’s Kyle Bennetthighlightedthe program’s anti-competitive nature which is expected to have an impact on consumer choice. Bennett’s report alleged that the program demanded GPU manufacturers and OEMs to align their gaming sub-brands exclusively with Nvidia, dropping AMD products in the process. WhileNvidiadenies these allegations, a number ofthreadsonReddithighlight that OEMs like Gigabyte and MSI have already signed up for the program and have subsequently dropped their gaming branding from AMD products.
Mar. 23, 2018
Steam is Hosting a Ubisoft Publisher Weekend Sale Ahead of Far Cry 5 Launch
Ubisoft is all set to releaseFar Cry 5on March 27 and leading up to the launch, Valve’s digital distribution platform Steam is hosting aUbisoft Publisher Weekendsale, offering up to 75% off on all Ubisoft games. The sale is currently live and buyers will be able to avail the discounts until 10:30PM on March 26. Here’s a list of the best deals offered during the Ubisoft Publisher Weekend: Games in the Far Cry series are also available on attractive discounts, with the entire Far Cry Compilation (excluding Far Cry 5) available at a discount of 64% for justRs.
Mar. 23, 2018
World’s Fastest Supercomputers Can’t Breach Aadhaar Security in a Billion Years: UIDAI CEO
Hackers trying to breach UIDAI security will not only need 13-foot high ladders, but also the world’s fastest computer and over 13.772 billion years to successfully accessAadhaardata, ifUIDAICEO Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey is to be believed. Following the recent statement made by Attorney General K K Venugopal, in which he claimed that Aadhaar data remained secure in a complex that has 13 foot high and 5 foot thick walls, UIDAI CEO Pandey recentlytoldthe Supreme Court that it would take“more than the age of the universe for the fastest computer in earth, or any supercomputer, to break one key of Aadhaar encryption”.
Mar. 22, 2018
Uber Launches Auto-Hailing Service in Parts of Delhi NCR
According to an official blogposton the matter, the Uber Auto service will be available in the Central and South Delhi areas of Delhi NCR, but commuters will have the option to choose a drop location outside of the designated region. TheUberAuto service allows a maximum of three people per booking, and the service includes a pickup charge of Rs. 12 and a minimum fare of Rs. 29 for the first 4 km.
Mar. 20, 2018
HTC Officially Unveils Mid-Range Desire 12, Desire 12+
Even thoughHTC‘s performance last year was rather lackluster and the company ended up selling part of its mobile division to Google, the Taiwanese company has been releasing new smartphones into the market since the beginning of this year. Now, the company has officially unveiled the upcoming Desire 12 and Desire 12+ smartphones, running Android Oreo, which are expected to hit the market shortly. The company took to Twitter today to reveal the two mid-range smartphones, both of which will feature 18:9 display, in keeping with the current trend in the smartphone space.
Mar. 20, 2018
Nokia Launches Official Online Store in India
Nokia’s comeback in the smartphone space after its failed partnership with Microsoft has been quite the run. Along with capturing a significant chunk of the market, the company has built a great reputation when it comes to user experience and speedy updates. At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month, HMD Global’s branddominated social mediadespite competition from major players like Samsung, LG, Sony, and Huawei. The company has had a decent show in the Indian market as well and with its latest move, it’s planning to take things up a notch.
Mar. 19, 2018
Android P Might Include Native Gesture-Based Navigation like the iPhone X
Google released the firstAndroid P developer previewearlier this month and while it might include a number of changes, the first developer preview doesn’t include all of the features that are expected to be introduced in the final version of Android P. As suggested in the firstAlphabet Scoop podcasthosted by9to5Google, an internal build of Android P suggests that the OS update will include native gesture navigations, much like the ones found on the iPhone X.
Mar. 19, 2018
Facebook is a Surveillance Company Disguised as Social Media: Edward Snowden
In his tweet, Snowden compared Facebook to a surveillance company which harvested and sold detailed information about users’ private lives disguised as a social media platform. Snowden said: “Businesses that make money by collecting and selling detailed records of private lives were once plainly described as “surveillance companies.” Their rebranding as “social media” is the most successful deception since the Department of War became the Department of Defense.” The statement came shortly after the social media giantsuspended Cambridge Analytica, a data analytics firm which worked for President Trump’s campaign.
Mar. 19, 2018
Stephen Hawking Foundation Dismisses Indian Union Minister’s Claim on Hawking
“We recently lost a renowned scientist, cosmologist Stephen Hawking. He emphatically said on record that our Vedas might have a theory superior to that of Einstein’s E=mc2”. It’s worth noting that there isn’t any record of Hawking making such a remark and now a founding trustee of the Stephen Hawking Foundation has said that he is certain that the late scientist“did not support the claims”made by the Union Minister. According to a recentreportfromThe Telegraph, Malcolm Perry, founding trustee of the Stephen Hawking Foundation, who is also a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge, in an email response said:
Mar. 18, 2018
15 Best Laptops for Programming You Can Buy
Whether you are just starting out with programming or you have been at it for while, choosing a good laptop becomes paramount because that laptop is going to be your workstation for the foreseeable future. There are a ton of laptops out there and not every one of them is equally good. There a lot of things that goes into making a good laptop for developers and coders and in this article we are going to list the best of the best laptops for programming in India which you can buy right now:
Mar. 17, 2018
How Twitter Bots Are Taking Over Old Accounts to Promote Adult Dating Websites
Bots have been a major nuisance for Twitter in the recent past and have played a major role in a number of significant global events. The pretenders are not only used to spread fake news on the platform, but were also used to sway the lastUS Presidential elections. While it isn’t difficult for an informed user tospot a Twitter bot, it has been quite a challenge for the company to get rid of bot accounts for good, so that even new users remain safe.
Mar. 17, 2018
Next Pokemon Go Community Day Slotted for March 25
Niantic first announced the monthlyPokemon Go Community Dayspecial event earlier this year in January. The event aims to promote interaction between the Pokemon Go community members by gathering them at a local hub to catch a special Pokemon. The special Pokemon, which is only available for a couple of hours at the designated hub, knows an exclusive move that’s usually unavailable to Pokemon of that species. The Community Day event isback againand this month players get the chance to catch a special Bulbasaur.
Mar. 17, 2018
This is Why PUBG Mobile on Android and iOS Seems Deceptively Easy
Early last month, popular survival shooterPlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds(PUBG) made its way to Android and iOS devices exclusively in China. But, it wasn’t long before people figured outhow to install PUBG on their devicesworldwide and started playing the game. The game has even hit theApp StoreandPlay Storeoutside China, starting with Canada. Unlike PUBG on PC or Xbox, PUBG mobile feels a bit easier, even for beginners, and there’s a very big reason behind that.
Mar. 16, 2018
ARCore Apps Finally Make Their Way to the Google Play Store
Late last month, Google started rolling out theARCoreframework to a number of non-Pixel devices. The companyextendedARCore support to all recent Samsung flagships, the Android Oreo versions of LG’s V30 and V30 Plus, the Asus ZenFone AR, and the OnePlus 5 and promised support for more devices in the near future. However, even though the aforementioned smartphones received ARCore support, the devices couldn’t make use of it due to the lack of ARCore apps on the Play Store.
Mar. 16, 2018
Tez Now Offers Scratch Cards for Purchasing Xiaomi Devices on Mi.com
Google’s UPI-based payments appTezoffers a bunch of rewards to its users for using the app to transfer money, pay their rent, utility bills etc. The rewards come in the form of Tez’s trademark scratch cards with which users can stand a chance to win money that is directly transferred to their account. The Tez Team has now partnered with popular smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to offer scratch cards for purchases made on Mi.
Mar. 12, 2018
Fortnite Players Report Fraudulent Charges, But Get No Support from Epic Games
Free-to-play battle royale gameFortniteis steadily climbing in popularity and it recently surpassed rival PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds orPUBGas the most watched and streamed game on Twitch. Developer Epic Games is also working on a mobile version of the game, with theiOS beta releasealready available to closed beta testers. While all might seem well for the game and the company in general, a number of Fortnite players have taken to the game’s official forum to report fraudulent charges levied on their cards.
Mar. 12, 2018
UIDAI’s Claims Busted as More Unsecured Government Websites Leak Aadhaar Data
WhileUIDAIstands its ground that its security protocols for Aadhaar are tamperproof and the recent reports questioning the security are“far from the truth and intended to spread misinformation”, a recentposton Medium reveals just how easy it is to access the ‘secure’ Aadhaar data. In the post,@Trollacharyaexplains how he was able to access unsecured Aadhaar databases on various state websites just“for a free lunch at Ivan Ram and to impress a girl.”(Image: @Trollacharya)
Mar. 12, 2018
PUBG on Xbox Receives Hotfix to Patch Bugs Introduced in Latest Update
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds or PUBG on Xbox received a majorupdatelast week which not only introduced new features and improvements, but also brought with a couple of new bugs. The company was quick to acknowledge its mistake andpromiseda hotfix to patch all the bugs introduced with the update. Now, according to a recentposton PUBG forums, the hotfix has been made available to all players on the Xbox One. In the post, PUBG_Hawkinz states:
Mar. 10, 2018
Amazon’s Alexa Can Now Answer Follow-Up Questions
Amazon’s digital assistant,Alexa, has the largest command repository among the popular digital assistants of today, but that isn’t stopping Amazon from adding new commands and features to the digital assistant. The company recently started rolling out a new “Follow-Up Mode” which allows users to ask multiple questions in quick succession without repeated the “Alexa” hotword.(Image: CNET) According to areportfromCNET, the Follow-Up Mode keeps the digital assistant active for 5 seconds after answering the first query which gives the interaction a more natural feel.
Mar. 10, 2018
Facebook’s AR Camera Now Includes Effects for Real-World Tracking Markers
While Google and Apple have their own development frameworks for augmented reality (AR) related applications, social media giantFacebookis working on ways to implement AR innovations on its platform as well. According to a recentreportfromTechCrunch, Facebook is testing a new feature to the AR camera on its mobile application. The camera, which up until now only utilized AR for simple selfie masks and 3D objects, can now use real-world location markers to trigger AR experiences.
Mar. 10, 2018
Team Substratum Launches Change.org Petition To Reverse Android P Theming Changes
Googlerolled outthe first developer preview of Android P just a couple of days ago and one of the most concerning changes in the updated OS is the removal of custom overlay support. Thefeature, which was introduced with Android 8.0 Oreo, allowed users to install customSubstratum themeswithout rooting their devices. However,the much-loved featuredidn’t make the cutin the first Android P developer preview. Substratum is quite a popular app with around 1 million users and over 500,000 installs on the Play Store.
Mar. 9, 2018
Researchers Discover 29 Types of USB Attacks To Demonstrate Smartphone Vulnerabilities
Plugging an unknown USB drive into your system could have disastrous consequences, that’s a well known fact. While USB drives are quite handy when you can to quickly transfer files between systems or keep important files with you on the go, they’re known to harbormalwarewhich could compromise the security of your devices. USB drives can be loaded with anything from Trojans to ransomware which could wreak havoc unless you have an updated anti-virus.
Mar. 9, 2018
Snapchat Copies Instagram For Once, Will Allow You to Tag Others With Mentions
According to areportfromTechCrunch,Snapchatis currently testing mention tagging, which will allow users to tag a friend in their Story. Once tagged, viewers will get a new swipe up option on the Story which brings up the tagged person’s name, handle, Bitmoji, and an Add button. The feature is inteded to help users call out their friends or promote their favorite influencers. The feature works almost exactly like tagging on Instagram, allowing users to add text with “@[username]” to mention a particular user in their story.
Mar. 8, 2018
Ookla Rolls Out Revamped Speedtest App for Android
Ookla’s Speedtest, the most popular internet speed testing app, has received a major redesign in line with the updated web UI. The latest release on Android (v4.0) now features a flat minimal design with a dark-navy background, simpler icons, and thinner font.Old UI Unlike the older design, which was characterized by the big yellow ‘Begin Test’ button and the wavy neon background, the new design looks a lot more clean and refined.
Mar. 8, 2018
Latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Reintroduces ‘Sets’ and Brings Tabs to Apps
Microsoftrecently started rolling outWindows 10 Insider PreviewBuild 17618 for Windows 10 Insiders who have opted into Skip Ahead. The latest build reintroduces the ‘Sets’ feature which first debuted last year but didn’t make the cut for the RS4 update. The update also introduces tabs in various first-party applications like Mail, Calendar, OneNote, MSN News, File explorer and Microsoft Edge, allowing users to easily access relevant web pages, documents, or files within the same window.
Mar. 8, 2018
Dev Preview Hints Android P Could Remove Rootless Substratum Support
Google just released the first developer preview forAndroid P, this year’s major Android upgrade. While the OS refresh brings with a number of new features, it also removed one feature that takes a huge hit on Android customizations. According to a recentreportfromXDA, Android P doesn’t support custom overlays like Substratum themes. Last year, much to the surprise of many in the Android community, Android 8.0 Oreo brought with rootlessSubstratumsupport. This allowed users to install custom themes on their devices which were previously just available on rooted devices.
Mar. 8, 2018
TestM Lets You Check the Health of Any Smartphone in 5 Minutes!
Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives and more often than not we are completely dependent on them. We make use of our smartphones for even the most simplest of things and can’t help but panic if something happens to our precious devices. In times like these we have to rush to a repair center to diagnose the problem and end up spending hundreds of dollars on the same.
Mar. 8, 2018
Upcoming OnePlus 6 Could Have a Bezel-Less 19:9 Display, but with a Notch
Since the launch of the iPhone X, a number of smartphone manufacturers havecopied its signature ‘notch’ design. Most recently,Asus launched a bevy of iPhone X clonesfeaturing a smaller, yet equally annoying notch. Now, if a recentreportfromAndroid Centralis to be believed, the next flagship killer from OnePlus will also feature a notched display. The report cites a source close to OnePlus who revealed that theOnePlus 6will feature a bezel-less display with a notch and a 19:9 aspect ratio.
Mar. 7, 2018
Alcatel Replaces System Apps with Unwanted Adware with Security Updates
Nokia-owned smartphone brand Alcatel, which is currently licenced by Chinese manufacturer TCL, has recently been accused of forcing users to install unwanted ad-supported variants of system apps. The company is allegedly replacing pre-installed system apps like Gallery, Launcher, Sound Recorder, Weather and File Manager, with ad-supported applications without the user’s consent. In aRedditpostregarding the matter, a disappointed Alcatel user states: “Users that have auto-updates turned on (which is the default for these apps) are finding themselves with entirely new ad-supported applications that are being installed without their explicit consent”.
Mar. 7, 2018
Even Cortana Voice Commands Can Be Used to Hack Your PC: Research
One of the most basic security measures in Windows 10, which prevents others from accessing your system, is the password lock. The password lock not only prevents others from accessing your system, but also protects it from malware that can be injected using a USB stick. However, two independent Israeli researchers have found a way to bypass the password lock usingCortanavoice commands. Tal Be’ery and Amichai Shulman discovered that the always-listening feature in Cortana responds to a few voice commands even when the system is locked.
Mar. 7, 2018
Steam Under Fire For Hosting Groups Celebrating US School Shooters
ValveCorporation’s digital distribution platform Steam isn’t just a place where you can buy games; it also serves as a social media platform to build communities generally centred around games and other common interests. However, unlike other social media platforms like Facebook,Redditor Twitter, Steam communities aren’t as thoroughly moderated. In one such group called School Shooting Squad, a user named School Shooter 66 states:“Plan to shoot up Forest Lake state school…I plan to bring an M16, 3 mags, suicide pills and an axe.
Mar. 7, 2018
Twitter Working to Prevent Cryptocurrency Scams on the Platform
Of late, Twitter has been a hotspot for cryptocurrency scams, with con artistshijacking verified Twitter accountsor impersonating prominent figures in order to relieve unsuspecting users of their digital assets. Late last month we reported of a cryptocurrency scam where scammers were using Twitter handles with names close enough toElon Muskand posting cryptocurrency related tweets. Now according to a recent tweet from Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey, the company is working to prevent cryptocurrency scams on the platform.
Mar. 6, 2018
Singapore’s Temasek Reportedly In Talks to Invest up to $1 Billion in Ola
Arming itself for a major onslaught on Uber,Olais reportedly in talks with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund Temasek and other investors for a potential investment of up to $1 billion in the company. People familiar with the matter have revealed that the deal is expected to raise Ola’s valuation to $6-7 billion and will also include a secondary sale of shares by a number of former investors. If the deal goes through, this will be the first major liquidity event for the Indian company that has been prepping to one-up rival Uberin a number of ride-hailing segments.
Mar. 6, 2018
13 Best 8GB RAM Laptops You Can Buy
Since the beginning of the era of personal computing, computers have been vended as architects of dreams. And over time, our urge to maneuver and sculpt dreams on the go has made laptops much more popular than desktops. One of the largest and the most-popular segment in mobile computing comprises the 8GB RAM laptops, primarily because 8GB is becoming the new threshold standard for memory on not just laptops but also flagship smartphones.
Mar. 6, 2018
Huawei Teases Feature-Packed Honor 7C; Launch on March 12 in China
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is all set to launch another mid-range smartphone- the Honor 7C. According to a recentreportfromGizchina,Huaweiis hosting a special event in Beijing on March 12, where it is expected to unveil the Honor 7C. The company has started sending out press invites The report highlights that the device has already passed TENAA, the Chinese mobile certification authority. According to its TENAA listing, theHonor7C will feature a 5.
Mar. 6, 2018
Instagram Is Working on Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo For Stories
Facebook’s image sharing platform,Instagram, is constantly adding new features to the app in order to keep its users interested and away from rival Snapchat. While the platform has previously copied features from Snapchat, it does have its fair share of ‘original’ features. Now, according to a recentreportfromTechCrunch,Instagram might introduce a new Portrait Mode for its Stories Camera.(Image: TechCrunch) The feature was first reported byIshan Agarwal, who conducted an APK teardown of the latest Instagram release.
Mar. 6, 2018
Google Starts Rolling Out New Chat Feature for Tez
Since its launch back in September last year,Google Tez, the company’s UPI-based payments app for India, has seen tremendous growth. As of December last year, Googlereportedthat the app was adopted by over 12 million users and had processed approximately 140 million transactions. The company also introduced new features for the app, including support for utility bill payments, to further increase adoption. Now, according to a recentreportfromGadgets 360, Google has started rolling out a new chat feature for the payments app.
Mar. 5, 2018
Get Rs. 8000 Cashback on the Galaxy Note 8 In Amazon’s Samsung Carnival
Samsungis currently hosting the ‘Samsung Carnival’ sale on Amazon and the Samsung Shop with up to Rs. 8000 cashback on select products. During the sale, which lasts till March 8, buyers will be able to avail attractive Amazon Pay cashbacks upon purchase of a new Samsung device. With this discount, the Nore 8 will be available for Rs 59,900, discounted from its original Rs 67,900 price. It must be noted that Samsung is gearing up to launch the new Galaxy S9 smartphones tomorrow and the new phones are expected to have a Rs 60,000-plus price tag.
Mar. 5, 2018
Google Could Reveal ‘Yeti’ Game Streaming Service at GDC 2018
Google is all set to host theGame Developers Conference(GDC) from March 19-23 and has now revealed anevent schedulefor the same. The schedule highlights key topics that the company plans to focus on for the coming year, including ARCore, Poly API, mobile PvP, and most importantly, new product announcements. While the company hasn’t detailed which products will be launched at the conference, we believe that Google might finally reveal ‘Yeti’- its gaming hardware/streaming service.
Mar. 2, 2018
Battlefield to Revisit World War II This Year
According to a recentreportfromVentureBeat, theBattlefieldfranchise is following in the steps of call of duty and plans to revisit World War II later this year. The report cites sources familiar with the matter who have revealed that the next Battlefield game from EA and DICE will be called Battlefield V. The game will return back to a World War II setting for the first time since Battlefield 1943, which came out in 2009.
Mar. 2, 2018
GitHub Hit by Largest DDoS Attack to Date
Web-based code hosting service GitHub recently suffered the largestDistributed Denial of Service(DDoS) attack ever recorded. According to an officialposton the matter, the attack, which flooded the website with traffic that peaked at 1.35 Terabits per second, crippled the website for a few minutes on February 28th. A memcache server is designed to cache data and speed up web applications and websites,PCMagexplainsthat this technology can be exploited to conduct DDoS attacks as it can amplify a packet of data traffic by up to 51,000 times.
Mar. 2, 2018
Microsoft Takes Extra Steps to Address Spectre & Meltdown Vulnerabilities
In a recent blogpost, John Cable, Director of Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, has revealed thatMicrosoftis taking additional steps to address the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities with security update for Windows devices. The company is working with its industry partners to address the hardware-based vulnerabilities with software patches to the OS. The company recently added software coverage for x86 editions of Windows 10 and is currently working to provide updates for other supported versions of Windows.
Mar. 2, 2018
Tinder Wants to Make Interracial Couple Emojis an Official Thing
While there’s an emoji to represent almost everything these days, popular dating app Tinder believes that one significant group has been left out by the Unicode Consortium- interracial couples. In order to include interracial couples,Tinderhas launched an online campaign to officially add an interracial couple emoji to the existing emoji character set. Tinder’s officialposton the matter reads: The campaign, called Interracial Couple Emoji Project, suggests 21 combinations of one basic emoji concept- the couple with a heart between the.
Feb. 27, 2018
5 New Bixby 2.0 Features You Should Know About
Samsung started taking applications for the public beta version back in December last year and since then over 800 companies have applied and are currently testing the updated voice assistant. The company has also revealed some additional information about the update. Here are 5 new Bixby 2.0 features you should know about: 5 New Bixby 2.0 Features You Should Know About With Bixby 2.0, Samsung plans to compete with Amazon’s Alexa and the Google Home byconnecting all IoT devices via a single digital assistant.
Feb. 26, 2018
Top 8 Galaxy S9 Alternatives You Can Buy
Samsung has finally lifted the covers off its latest and greatest flagship, theGalaxy S9. The device is already up forpre-ordersin various parts of the world, and is expected to go on sale on March 16. The Galaxy S9 is the world’s first smartphone to include Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 845 SoC, but the processor is only available in the US variant of the device. The global variant of the Galaxy S9 will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 9810 chip, which is arguably faster than the Snapdragon 845.
Feb. 25, 2018
Samsung Officially Unveils Galaxy S9/S9+ Flagships at MWC 2018
The wait for Samsung’s next-gen flagships is finally over as the company has now officially unveiled the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona. While previousleaksabout the flagship duo have pretty much confirmed everything new in the devices, here’s a quick refresher of what all you’ll get with Samsung’s latest flagships: While the latest flagships bear a striking resemblance with the previous-gen Galaxy S8/S8+, Samsung has implemented a couple well-thought-out design changes.
Feb. 24, 2018
Cryptocurrency Scammers Hijack Verified Twitter Accounts
As cryptocurrency gains hordes of followers every day, an ever-increasing number of people are willing to jump on the bandwagon to make a quick buck. However, since a vast majority of people have little to no knowledge ofcryptocurrency, phishing scams are also on the rise. While most phishing scams are easy to spot, a few well-disguised ones manage to fly under the radar. According to a recentreportfromBuzzfeed News, one such cryptocurrency phishing scam pulled off one of the best disguises- aTwitterverification badge.
Feb. 24, 2018
DU Caller App Accused of Unauthorized Data Skimming on Android Phones
According to a recentpostonReddit, DU Apps Studio’s DU Caller app allegedly includes anadwarewhich collects the user’s personal information. The adware disguises itself as a “Free Caller ID” program which appears alongside advertisements right after phone calls. The adware does not appear as an installed app in the infected device and takes advantage of a vulnerability in Google Chrome to extract contact information. A few reviews on the app’s Play Store listing corroborate the claims and the issue has previously been reported on other forums.
Feb. 24, 2018
Nvidia GeForce Now Server Specifications Revealed
Nvidia debuted itsGeForce Nowcloud gaming service early last year. The service, which allows users to play latest AAA titles on low-end systems by providing a virtual PC in the cloud, challenged the rules of traditional PC gaming. While the service was initially just available for Macs, Nvidia extended the service toWindows PCsearlier this year. Even though it has been a long time since the service has been in closed beta, the company hasn’t officially revealed the exact system specifications of their virtual PCs.
Feb. 24, 2018
Uber CEO Calls PM Narendra Modi His Favorite Entrepreneur
Uber CEODara Khosrowshahirecently spoke at the Economic Times’ Global Business Summit in New Delhi. At the event, Khosrowshahi revealed that he looked up to the country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for inspiration and considered him his “favorite entrepreneur”. Khosrowshahi said: “It is very difficult to be an entrepreneur, but it is more difficult to be an entrepreneur at scale. What the PM of India is doing in terms of pushing the country forward with a global view, pushing progressive reforms forward, and keeping India open and you can see the optimism in the way the economy is going, it is remarkable; to be an entrepreneur at scale is a skill that hopefully I can find as I take over Uber and look to scale and take it forward.
Feb. 23, 2018
Android P Might Bring a Native Dark Mode Option
A native dark mode has been one of the most requested features for Android since forever. While Google failed to deliver with every successive Android release, users resorted to other means like usingSubstratumto get the all-black look. However, a recentposton the Android Issue Tracker suggests that Google might finally include a native dark mode inAndroid Pwhich will be released later this year. The post, which makes a strong argument for a native dark mode, reads:
Feb. 22, 2018
[Update: Xiaomi Statement] Flipkart’s ‘Certified Buyers’ Post Dubious Reviews for the Xiaomi Mi TV, Even Before It Goes on Sale
Xiaomi recentlyunveiledthe Mi TV 4 in India and with a price tag of just Rs. 39,999, the TV is bound to sell like hot cakes. However, for some odd reason, dubious ‘Certified Buyer’ reviews were spotted on the TV’s Flipkart productpage. UPDATE:The reviews now display a disclosure which reads: The reviewer was given a sample to review under embargo. UPDATE 2:Xiaomi has told Beebom in an official statement that the reviews are part of Flipkart’s initiative to promote new products.
Feb. 22, 2018
Latest PUBG Patch Introduces New Crates and Bugs
Following the recent test server update on PC, Bluehole Inc. has started rolling out the latestpatchto PUBG live servers. The PC 1.0 Update #6, as wementioned earlier, introduces two new spring crates to the game, along with some optimizations and bug fixes. However,the update also introduced two new bugs to the game. Firstly, after the update a number of players have noticed an issue where red marks appear on the teammate icons on the minimap and world map.
Feb. 21, 2018
Redmi Note 5 Pro Review: Should You Buy?
The Redmi Note 4 was the best selling smartphone in India last year, so naturally, expectations have been high for its successor,the Redmi Note 5, which was unveiled by Xiaomi recently. While the Redmi Note 5 is a good upgrade from the Note 4, the Redmi Note 5 Pro (starts at₹14,999) is the smartphone thatlooks like the true successorto the much loved Redmi Note 4. It’s powerful, it has an updated design, it’s got some great camera abilities.
Feb. 19, 2018
Virgin Group Commits To Building Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop One System by 2025
In a blogpost, Branson revealed that the proposed Hyperloop One route will connect the Mumbai to Pune and the planned Navi Mumbai International Airport. The superfast Hyperloop One system will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune from approximately 3 hours to just 25 minutes.Image courtesy: Virgin The Mumbai-Pune Hyperloop One is expected to clock approximately150 million passenger trips annually, and will connect around 26 million people, according to Branson. Virgin Group says the project has the potential to bring around $55 billion in the form of economic benefits and the money saved on operational costs, provided it remains operational for around 30 years.
Feb. 15, 2018
12 Best Video Editing Software for YouTube Videos
Making professional YouTube videos is not as easy as shooting the footage and uploading them directly. There’s a lot of post-production work that needs to be taken care of, especially if you’re looking forward to start your own professional YouTube channel. Therefore, in addition topurchasing an expensive cameraor astudio microphoneto record high quality footage or audio, investing in a goodvideo editing softwareis absolutely necessary for handling all the post-production work. With these software, you’ll be able to remove unwanted portions of the actual footage, enhance the video overall, and even add animations or transitions.
Feb. 11, 2018
Companies Removing the Headphone Jack Need to Do Better With USB-C Earphones
Android companies ended the year poking fun at Apple, before moving in the same general direction the next year. Google removed it from thePixel 2, opting to keep to a USB-C port instead (offering the same reasons that Apple did a year back when Google was making fun of them). However, there’s no USB-C earphone in the box with the Pixel 2. TheMi MIX 2, with what is quite possibly the most awe-inspiring bezel-less look on a smartphone ever, also doesn’t have a headphone jack, and Xiaomi doesn’t throw in a pair of USB-C earphones either.
Feb. 11, 2018
TuneFab Apple Music Converter: Amazing Tool to Convert Apple Music to MP3 with Ease
iTunes is probably one of the best services introduced by Apple. It allows the users to purchase and stream movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and music files easily using the application. While the app is used by a lot of users, it does have its own constraints, the major one being DRM protection. DRM, or Digital Rights Management, is a technique that certain vendors employ to restrict the platforms and methods in which media purchased from them can be used.
Jan. 3, 2018
Google Reportedly Testing Homegrown Fuchsia OS on Pixelbook
Google has been working on an all-new operating system calledFuchsia OSfor over a year now, and recent reports seem to suggest it is now testing the OS on the Pixelbook. Google has releasednew documentationthat gives developers the tools and the knowhow to load Fuchsia OS on a Pixelbook thatruns Chrome OSout the box, as first reported byChromeUnboxed. Fuchsia is Google’s third computation platform after Chrome OS and Android, but is written completely from scratch, unlike the other two.
Dec. 18, 2017
This App Lets You Take Long Screenshots on iPhones
Screenshots had always been a mess on iOS. TheiOS 11 updatedid do a lot to fix this mess by introducing a new markup feature for screenshots but there’s still a big feature missing from iOS 11’s screenshot functionality. That feature is the ability to take a long screenshot aka scrolling screenshots, something Android devices have been featuring of late. The ability to take long or scrolling screenshot is very helpful if you need to share more content in a single screenshot.
Dec. 3, 2017
How to Increase Bluetooth Headset Volume in Android
With the ongoing trend of the removal of 3.5mm jacks from devices, Bluetooth headsets are getting more and more popular. Many Bluetooth headsets out there come with media control buttons as well. While this certainly makes things easier for the general consumer to be able to control the media volume easily using their Bluetooth headset, there is a catch to it. You see, each Bluetooth headset has its own media volume as well.
Nov. 20, 2017
How to Identify Twitter Bots
The bot problem on Twitter is real and very much evident. The micro-blogging platform has been swarmed with bots for quite a long time and it is becoming really difficult to escape its clutches. If you’re a regular Twitter user, there surely must have been times when you have encountered a spam bot that was spreading information wildly. The bots are usually used to spread fake news stories and political propaganda, which is now being seen as the biggest problem with Twitter at the moment.
Nov. 14, 2017
New Firefox Quantum Browser Beats Chrome in Memory Usage and Speed
As Chrome continues to reign the browser ecosystem, Mozilla is now planning to make a grand return with the release of its blazing fastFirefox Quantum browser. The non-profit has been working on this redesigned browser, which has been built from the ground up, from the past couple years. It is blazing fast, even better than its competitors, and tests also prove the same. As you can see in the chart attached below, Mozilla tested the memory usage of its latest Quantum browser against all major browsers available in the market.
Sep. 16, 2017
15 Best Strategy Games for PC You Must Play
Strategy games is one category of games that almost everyone enjoys playing. Firstly, they are a lot of fun to play and it’s one game category, where you are in total control of the game. Secondly, there are a ton of great strategy games available on PCs, so you never have shortage of great strategy games. So, if you are someone who is looking for some new real time strategy (RTS) games, or a unique experience when it comes to strategy games or just the best strategy games out there for PCs, we have you covered.
Aug. 18, 2017
What is UFS 3.0 and What Does It Bring?
Smart devices have come a long way in terms of storage options with regards to their speed and performance. Typically, smartphone and tablets have been using eMMCs to store information. But if you’ve recently bought a flagship device from Samsung, OnePlus or Sony, you must have come across the term UFS storage. UFS has been branded as the future of storage standards, and recently, news of its latest version, the UFS 3.
Aug. 9, 2017
6 Best Goal Setting Apps for Android and iPhone
The first step towards achieving something is to set a goal. You cannot achieve anything unless and until you define the outcome. Goal setting is very important, but, at the end of the day, it is only a small part of the puzzle. A part, where most of us seem to give up. We give up because achieving a goal is not as simple as moving from point A to point B.
Jul. 22, 2017
10 Best Free Uninstaller Software for Windows Computers
If you’ve used the internet for any length of time, chances are, you have downloaded and installedapps on your Windows PCthat you’ve later regretted. Many of those programs have either behaved in ways that you didn’t expect them to, and trying to uninstall them has either proved futile, or resulted in limited success. This is exactly when you need specialized uninstallers that can clean your computer of any trace of those unwanted programs, so that your productivity doesn’t suffer because of persistent popup ads and other annoyance.
Jun. 13, 2017
How to Install And Use Magisk on Android
Any person who has a rooted device must be familiar with SuperSU. It has been around for ages and has become the standard for rooting. However, with the latest apps making use of Google’s SafetyNet to check for root status and thus blocking usability, SuperSU is slowly becoming quite obsolete. This is where Magisk comes in. Magisk is currently the best alternative to SuperSU, as well as the future of rooting.
Jun. 5, 2017
Top 7 IFTTT Alternatives to Automate Your Smartphone
IFTTT is a popular automation app which helps you automate certain tasks on your Android smartphone or iPhone and makes life easier for you. As its name suggests, IFTTT follows the principle of “If This Then That” which basically means that you can attach actions to triggers thereby automating certain things. IFTTT is a popular tool to achieve that, however, it has certain limitations. Firstly, it only allows for two-step automation and hence you cannot perform complex tasks with it.
May. 17, 2017
8 Things You Should Know About WannaCry Ransomware
The WannaCry ransomware has been in the global spotlight for the past few days after it affected more than 300,000 computers, spread across over 150 countries. It has caused a widespread panic, as no one is sure if they are vulnerable to its attack or not. The Internet is filled with information about WannaCry’s attack, but most of it is incoherent and illegible. It is tough to protect yourself from something you don’t understand.
May. 11, 2017
How to Try Fuchsia OS On Your Android Device
It’s no secret that Google is currently working on a completely new mobile operating system dubbedFuchsia OSthat’s soon set to replace Android and Chrome OS. Well, we’ve already got a working UI of the upcoming operating system, that you can try out for yourself. This is the first time that the public is getting a glimpse of the upcoming operating system’s UI which is called Armadillo. Kyle Bradshaw atHotfixit.netwas the first to discover Armadillo UI and he has shared it online, so that everyone could see.
May. 10, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 Review: A Very Attractive Phone With A Few Flaws
Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy S8 with much fan fare and rightly so, there is a lot riding on the new Samsung flagship. The Galaxy S8 has to make sure that people forget the disaster that was the Note 7 while also making sure everyone gets hyped. Well, so far, it seems the S8 has succeeded. There is a lot of hype around the S8, plus, everyone only has good things to say about the Samsung device.
Jan. 17, 2017
How to Browse Anonymously on the iPhone or iPad
Amidst all the growing privacy concerns, we’ve been constantly battling to protect ourprivacy online. Most of the things you search, read and interact with on the internet can be tracked to either identify you or deliver personalized advertisements. So, if you are worried about your privacy while surfing the web on your iPhone or iPad, there are ways to browse privately on your iPhone. Before we learn how to browse anonymously on iPhone, let’s answer an important question —
Jan. 14, 2017
How to Flush DNS Cache in Linux
Note:I’m using an Ubuntu 16.10 “Yakkety Yak” system to demonstrate these methods. However, the process should be similar on most Linux distros. Before we get to our tutorial, let’s see first if DNS caching is enabled on your machine or not. AllLinux distrosdo not behave the same way, when it comes to things like caching DNS. For example, Ubuntu, by default, doesn’t cache DNS. Before we try to clear DNS cache on a Linux machine, let’s check if caching is even enabled.
Dec. 29, 2016
How to Flush or Clear DNS Cache in Windows 10
On a Windows PC or laptop, you must have noticed a webpage, that you visit often, is just not loading up, even though it seems to be working fine on other devices. Well, this problem arises due to the DNS Cache being corrupt. For people unaware, DNS Cache is a file that includes the hostnames and IP addresses of the websites you have visited. As the name suggests, it caches the webpage, which results in the webpage loading faster the next time you open it.
Dec. 8, 2016
5 Best Daydream VR Apps You Should Try
Google’s Daydream View headset has only recently started shipping, and if you have got your hands on one, you must be dying to try out everything you can. Previously, we have covered some of thebest gamesthat are available on Daydream VR, and now, in this article, we’ll be letting you know about the best apps that are available for the Daydream VR platform. Note:These apps may not be available in all countries.
Jul. 6, 2016
6 Best Music Apps That Let You Take Your Music Offline
Music streaming is certainly very cool, as it lets you access and discover new music you like on the go. However, it’s not always the best option for your music needs. That’s because you cannot always be sure about your internet connection. While modern day telecom operators want us to believe that their networks are everywhere but we know better, don’t we? So, if you are on a road trip or travelling to a rural area, you might want to consider taking your music collection offline.
Jun. 20, 2016
How to Run Android Apps on Any Chromebook
Google recently released its very firstdeveloper preview with Android appsfor Chromebook and it’s pretty great. However, the new Chrome OS update is only available for the Asus Chromebook Flip. While we can expect devices like Acer Chromebook R11 and Google Chromebook Pixel to get the update next, owners of other Chromebooks will have to wait for quite some time. According toGoogle’s latest timeline, other Chromebooks will get the Play Store build later this year or early next year.
May. 24, 2016
10 Best Free Tools to Download and Install Drivers in Windows
Best Free Tools to Download and Install Drivers in Windows Driver Booster is a fast and efficient driver fixer tool, which keeps your system drivers up-to-date and enhances the overall system performance. Driver Boostersupports more than 200K driversand removes any corrupted or worthless drivers (that cause problems otherwise). It claims to feature one of the largest driver database for Windows XP & above. Pro(s): Con(s): Download:Free, $22.99 DriverPack Solution, one of the earliest driver fixers, automaticallydetects the outdated driversin your system and updates them in one go.
Apr. 14, 2016
10 Best Tumblr Alternatives You Can Use
Fromsocial networking services, toinstant messaging apps, tovideo sharing websites, there are numerous means by which information can be shared online with others. However, when it comes to communicating thoughts and ideas effectively over the web, there’s hardly a medium that works better, than blogging. Probably this is the reason that these days, anyone and everyone, from individuals to big corporations, has a blog. Out of the manyblogging platformsavailable out there, the Verizon owned Tumblr is probably the most unique.
Dec. 31, 2015
15 Best DOS Games You Can Play for Free
MS-DOS may not be what it used to be back in the days but there are still some very amazing games that are available on the platform. If suddenly you have been feeling nostalgic and want to try out some of the classic games from the golden days of gaming then you are right at home because we bring you the best DOS games that you can play anytime. Below are the 15 Best MS-DOS games that everyone must play at least once in their lifetime.
Nov. 20, 2015
5 Apps That Bring iOS Experience on Android
Android is the most widely used mobile operating system across the globe and it doesn’t really haveany major alternativesexcept for Apple’s iOS. Though Android has abeautiful interfaceand thanks to its flexibility & customization options, we don’t get saturated very easily but there comes a time when we want to try something new. That’s when we want to give iOS a try but iPhone being a premium priced device, not everyone can afford to switch easily.
Sep. 24, 2015
How To Find People on Instagram
Instagram is one of the biggest platforms to get yourself noticed (more than 400 million users worldwide) and keep a tab on people you interact with or would like to learn about. If you are a new user to Instagram, then the first thing you need to do is start following like minded people and may be get followed by others. You need to start from the people you personally know and then move on to people you are interested in.
Sep. 14, 2015
10 Best Data Recovery Software
PCs, Smartphones and other digital devices we use contain all our personal and important data. We cannot bare to lose our data, and to our luck, none of these devices are reliable. They can get damaged or might corrupt anytime, losing our important data in the process.Unfortunately, there is no tool to 100% make sure you will never lose the data. However, if you have lost some important data due to a corrupt system or accidental deletion, then you do have a chance to recover it.
Aug. 20, 2015
7 Best Android Backup Apps
Every Android owner knows how important it is to keep their smartphone data backed up at all the times. There’s no reason for you to not backup your phone because backing up takes just a few minutes and gives you total peace of mind. If anything goes wrong with your device then you will always have all your data secured in a backup file which you can restore on your new device within minutes and get all your precious data back.
Aug. 13, 2015
How to Block a Website on Chrome
Internet is a blessing to us, we can get access to almost any kind of information. However, it can also get a little out of control when this power is given in your child’s hand. They don’t know how to be safe on the internet, so it is your job to make sure they are safe. Now, cutting off their accessing to the internet is not really an answer, you will be closing doors on so many learning opportunities.
Jul. 16, 2015
10 Best Task Managers For Android
Android is a beautiful platform but there are minor problems that actually annoy an average user on daily basis. One of the biggest drawbacks is the fact that there are many apps that keep running in the background without the user’s knowledge. These background processes eat up all the system resources and hog your Android device’s battery which means that your Android phone or tablet runs out of battery juice way sooner than it should.
Jun. 14, 2015
7 Best Rapportive Alternatives
Handling tons of Emails everyday from people beyond our familiar group of contacts is pretty daunting. Many a times you would have to scourge the internet for the profile of the unknown person and was making Emails more unproductive, to what they already were. For power users of Gmail, aware of this situation, many of them got accustomed to a social CRM widget that went by the name ‘Rapportive’. Rapportive was one great social CRM tool for Gmail that did the ‘background check’ of people for you and presented their profiles at different networks as a sidebar widget on Gmail.
Jun. 11, 2015
10 Best Name Pronunciation Tools
William Shakespeare came off easily with his all-time famous one-liner, “What’s in a name?”. People of today’s age would have far better experience with the kind of trouble they encounter when quoting a person. With over 6,500 recognized languages in all across the world, regional dialect is what clearly reflects how a person’s name is pronounced. If you’ve heard about Russell Peters, the Canadian-based stand-up comedian, then you might have come across his comedy routine on Indian names in American accent.
May. 13, 2015
5 Best Android Alarm Clock Apps For Heavy Sleepers
Waking up in the morning from that cozy blanket is probably one of the most herculean tasks in the world. We have alarm clocks to help us get though each morning, but I was never a morning person the clock near my bed side always had a hard time executing its job. My dad always used to say that it’s just the first 30 seconds you need to fight off and you will have your beautiful morning all by your self.
May. 12, 2015
10 Best VPN Services
If you have crossed the border ofbasic internet user, you would have definitely heard about Virtual Private Networks that are commonly known as VPN, from your friends, advertisements or even some authorities that demand superb-level security. In most cases, however, you would have let that name go, thinking that VPNs are something exclusive for tech-savvies out there — you have been wrong, if you did so! After all these developments in World Wide Web & their influence upon us, it’s become somewhat necessary to have a layer of extra protection as you browse web.
May. 7, 2015
15 Best Puzzle Games For Android and iPhone
Today smartphone has become affordable and it has almost replaced the feature phones of the yore. Gaming is one of the primary area of usage when buying a new phone. While these low-price smartphones cannot run(smoothly) Asphalt 8 or Real Racing 3 in its full glory, they can surely handle plenty other games. I myself don’t like all these racing and shooter games on mobile devices but I do love all those simple puzzle games which can give you hours of fun.
May. 5, 2015
10 Best Fitness Apps For Android Wear
After the great success that Android has had on smartphones and tablets, Google decided to enter the budding smartwatch market with its Android Wear platform. While the success of the platform is still under debate, there are already many apps available on the platform. Apart from bringing you notifications right to your wrist,smartwatcheshave another great use, that is heath and fitness details. Most of the smartwatch manufacturers pre-install their own fitness apps on their devices but there are some cool third party offerings on the Google Play Store.
Apr. 29, 2015
10 Best Photography Apps For iPhone
Photography has become an important aspect of every smartphone and each mobile OS’ store is filled with apps that promise to help you in getting the best out of your smartphone’s camera. This article lists out the10 best photography appson the iOS App Store that capture the best shots on your iPhone. 1. Camera+ ($2.99) Critically acclaimed and widely regarded as one of the best iPhone photography apps, Camera+ costs $2.
Apr. 17, 2015
10 Best VPN For Android 2016
You must have heard of VPN (Virtual Private Networks), right? Well, if not, a Virtual Private Network lets you use the internet more securely and lets you overcome regional restrictions. Internet Security is a major issue nowadays, considering the surge of internet in the most remote areas of the world. If you worry about the bank transaction you just made or you fear surfing the web on a public WiFi network, well VPN is for you.
Apr. 16, 2015
22 Best Android Wear Watch Faces
Smartwatches are the in-thing today and if you are a proud owner of one, you should be well aware of the different Watch Faces that are available at your disposal on the Play Store. They are an absolute delight to have on your Smartwatch because they bring to your wrists a whole different world of compact information; from weather to your calendar and even your fitness developments. This enables the user to stay away from their other gadgets and provide a hassle-free working environment.
Apr. 11, 2015
10 Best Android Browsers For 2015
Google’s Android operating system has gone from strength to strength over the years and it’s now a feature rich platform. Along with the apps, the platform has a rich ecosystem, with more than a million apps available on the Google Play Store. There’s an app available for every other feature you wish for, you name it! It’s the same case with browsers, as a number of browsers are available for Android.
Apr. 10, 2015
15 Best Firefox Addons For Better Browsing
As we already stated in our look atthe best browsers for Linux, what makes Firefox so great is its almost infinite extensibility. There are hundreds of handy, useful addons available for free, and new ones are created all the time. If an addon stops working, you shouldn’t have any problems finding a fully functional alternative. With so many wonderful addons in existence, choosing the best ones is not an easy task.
Mar. 25, 2015
15 Best Photo Editing Apps For iPhone (Free and Paid)
iPhones have arguably one of the best cameras available on a smartphone and have encouraged even the most casual amateur to take a swing at professional grade photo creation. However, taking a photo straight from the Camera app can create dull and lackluster images that could make your beautiful vacation seem a little less than extraordinary. Fortunately, there are a slew of photo editing iPhone apps that are sure to breath life into even the most mundane of photos.
Mar. 24, 2015
How To Make Your Android Phone Battery Last Longer
In this post we will be looking at ways to make your Android battery last longer, by using both manual methods and the best battery saving apps from the Play Store. Manual Methods To Save Battery On Android Phones The screen is usually the biggest power hog in your smartphone. By lowering display brightness, you ensure that the screen uses as less power as it can.Do not set your phone’s display brightness to automaticif you want to make your Android battery last longer, as this means the phone will set the brightness level according to the ambient light rather than to the lowest brightness possible.
Mar. 21, 2015
20 Best Free iPhone Games
With thousands of iPhone game apps to choose from, you may find yourself a bit overwhelmed! If you need some help, check out ourlist of our favorite free iPhone gamesso you don’t have to sift through the entire App Store! Whether you love iPhone games akin to video games, like to play games on your commute, or enjoy playing the most popular App Store games, there’s something on the list for you.
Mar. 19, 2015
20 Best Free GIMP Plugins
Note that you need to install Python support for GIMP (thegimp-pythonpackage; should be available in your distro’s repositories) if you want to use Python-based plugins. As you can already tell, this article is focused on the Linux version of GIMP, but Windows users can also use all these plugins; the installation instructions can be found on plugins’ official websites. Of course,all GIMP plugins on this list are completely freeto download, install and use.
Mar. 17, 2015
20 Best Android Wear Apps For 2015
With beautiful changeable watch faces, Voice recognition, Google Maps, Notifications and other streak of features to it, Google’s Android Wear has recently announced of planning to provide WiFi support and Gesture controls in the forthcoming updates. Device manufacturers and consumers alike have taken well to the announcement of this platform, paving way for a boom in the wearable device industry. These devices are quickly morphing into powerful tools that would let you access and achieve important tasks without even getting your smartphone out of your pockets.
Mar. 4, 2015
15 Best Linux Distributions For 2016
Linux stopped being an OS reserved for “geeks” a long time ago. While the command-line is still indispensable, all popular Linux distributions offer a full-fledged graphical interface, called desktop environment (DE) in which you can work like in any other OS. 1. Ubuntu Best for:beginners and users switching from OS X and Windows Best for:first-time Linux users and everyone who wants a system that works out-of-the-box openSUSEis popular Linux distribution renowned among commercial and private users alike.
Feb. 27, 2015
20 Best Photoshop Plugins For Designers
Here is a selection of 20 useful Photoshop plugins for designers. If you’re a web designer, WebZap can make your life significantly easier. This plugin helps you create website mockups by providing layout guides and templates for the 960 grid. You can use it to generate placeholder text and choose pre-made interface elements to add to your website. Every element can be modified as a separate layer. WebZap can also create attractive previews of your design for showcases and presentations.
Feb. 19, 2015
5 Best Snapchat Alternative Apps
Snapchat, though mostly known for all inappropriate reasons has created quite a stir among the youths from all over the globe. Within a short time span, Snapchat got popular because of it’s concept of volatile messages. Since then, Snapchat has fastly grown and arguably has become one of the most widely used instant messaging service. Along with Snapchat, the concept of volatile, self-vanishing images also became popular and many other inventors came up with the same concept packed in their own apps.
Jan. 17, 2015
A Look Into Google’s Material Design
Material Design has some major features that differentiate it among other design trends with its own unique ways. Just like its name, it wasinspired by real materialsand combined them into one design system to create sleek, intuitive, beautiful and most interactive user experience. In this post, we’ll be looking at what’s inside Material Design and give you a quick guide on how to implement it. By quoting Google’s blog, I am going to say, “This is Material Design”.
Jan. 15, 2015
Top 10 Free Collage Making Apps For Android
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but you know what’s worth more? A collage! Although it has a long history, it gained popularity as an expressive art method in the 20th century by artists such as Braque and Picasso. The rest, they say, is history. Todaycollage apps for Androidallow you to cut, tear, move, glue and compose different colors and objects. With a decent app, you can show the fun you had on a graduation party or the night of craziness out with friends.
Jan. 10, 2015
Top 10 Best Android Video Player Apps
Here is a list of 10 best Android video players you should download. Phones have gotten bigger and better. Every smartphone company has tried to give you the best video experience. HD content is something, which actually makes a premium phone worth having. Video player apps can turn your Android phone or tablet into a mini theater. Android gives you a humongous range of video players to choose from and something that can compete with the stock video players.