Google challenges $5.04 billion European Commission antitrust fine

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Alphabet unit Google has challenged the fine imposed by the European Union antitrust regulators in July. The commission has fined Google a record 4.34-billion euro (£3.8 billion) for imposing illegal restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile networks to cement its dominant position in general internet search. Continue reading “Google challenges $5.04 billion European Commission antitrust fine”

Google confirms gesture-based navigation is default on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

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Android 9.0 Pie brings new gesture navigation that replaces three software nav buttons. This new gesture-based navigation requires you to swipe back and forth between apps and menus. This new navigation method is optional on the Pixel and Pixel 2, but Google has confirmed that it is default on the Pixel 3.  Continue reading “Google confirms gesture-based navigation is default on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL”

Essential said to be developing new AI-Phone that would automatically respond to messages for you

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Essential, the startup run by Android creator Andy Rubin said to be working on a new kind of smartphone that will mimic its owner and automatically respond to messages on their behalf, according to sources. To pursue this project, the company said to have put aside all the other projects. Continue reading “Essential said to be developing new AI-Phone that would automatically respond to messages for you”

Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro with four rear cameras, 6.28-inches AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660 surfaces [Update: Camera specs]

Update: @evleaks has shared more details about the four rear cameras on the Galaxy A9 Star Pro smartphone that will go official tomorrow. This coincides with earlier leak that revealed a 24MP f/1.7 aperture main sensor, 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 10MP Telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture for 2X optical zoom.

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Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490

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Plantronics has launched a series of products including BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO line that is perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts, students and active people of all stripes. These are capable of delivering supreme audio quality and features Always Aware feature that enables outdoor enthusiasts to “hear what truly matters”. Continue reading “Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490”

YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490

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YU Televentures, which is a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics has launched YU YUPHORIA Andriod-based Smart TV its first-ever television. It sports a 40-inch Smart LED display that allows its user to cast media from their smartphone to the Smart TV. Continue reading “YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490”

Apple iPad Pro 2018 said to support FaceID in landscape orientation, output 4K HDR videos and more

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Apple is expected to hold yet another event later this month where it is scheduled to introduce new iPad Pro 2018 models, new Macbooks, AirPods 2 and much more. According to sources, the new WiFi iPad Pro 2018 models will have iPad8,1, iPad8,2, iPad8,5 and iPad8,6 codenames.  Continue reading “Apple iPad Pro 2018 said to support FaceID in landscape orientation, output 4K HDR videos and more”

Instagram rolls out new tools to detect bullying in photos and captions, introduces new camera effect

Instagram today has introduced new tools to help combat bullying, including a new way to identify and report bullying in photos. It is also introducing a camera effect to help spread kindness in Stories. The company will use machine learning technology to detect bullying in photos and their captions and send them to the Instagram Community Operations team to review. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out new tools to detect bullying in photos and captions, introduces new camera effect”

Google Pixel 3 Camera brings redesigned UI, RAW support, new panorama mode and more [APK]

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Google has announced the Pixel 3 flagships with a new improved camera and camera APK which sports multiple difference from the current app on Pixels and Pixel 2 XL. These changes include an updated interface, RAW support, and a new panorama mode. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Camera brings redesigned UI, RAW support, new panorama mode and more [APK]”

Google Pixel phones to get Smart Compose in Gmail app, expands support to Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Back in May, Google introduced ‘Smart Compose’ in Gmail on the web, which uses machine learning to help you draft emails faster. Now, Google announced that it is bringing Smart Compose to the Gmail mobile app, starting with Pixel 3. Smart Compose will offer writing suggestions as you type and if you like what you see, just swipe right to use it.
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Google rebrands AR Stickers to Playground, brings new animations, AI recommendations

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Google has introduced a new camera feature ‘Playground’ which is a new mode in the Pixel camera to create and play with the world around you. It brings more cameos including superheroes, stickers that animate around you into the scene. It uses AI to recommend content for expressing yourself.
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Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor

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Google has introduced the ‘Live Album’ feature that can turn any album into a live album. You can just choose the people you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them and then share the album with family and friends. Continue reading “Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor”

Google Home Hub smart display with 7-inch touch screen display, built-in Assistant announced at $149

Google today has announced the ‘Google Home Hub’ Google Home Hub with Google Assistant built-in where you can use your voice to get the best of Google—Search, YouTube, Google Photos, Calendar, Maps and more—right on Google Home Hub’s display. It comes with a 7-inch touch screen display that fit right into your home.  Continue reading “Google Home Hub smart display with 7-inch touch screen display, built-in Assistant announced at $149”

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update

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After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November. Continue reading “Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update”

GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999

GOME C7 Note

GOME has announced its entry in India in partnership with Agaston Mobile Private Limited who have already created their own space in the Indian mobile market with its brand Tambo Mobile. GOME’s India venture will be its first overseas operation. The company has also announced its new C Series smartphones in India. Continue reading “GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999”