2018 iPhones to use Intel modems exclusively, ditching Qualcomm: KGI

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Rumors about the 2018 iPhone models keep growing head of the official announcement later this year, thanks to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Back in November last year he said that the 2018 iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO technology.  He has also said that 70%-80% of the modem chips for 2018 iPhone models will come from Intel and the remaining will use Qualcomm modems. Continue reading “2018 iPhones to use Intel modems exclusively, ditching Qualcomm: KGI”

Facebook introduces Friends Day personalized Awards, Camera filters and more

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Facebook celebrated February 4th as Friends Day and it has introduced a way to show gratitude to your friends and family with a personalized Friends Awards and videos. You will now see a message from Facebook at the top of News Feed along with a small video.  Continue reading “Facebook introduces Friends Day personalized Awards, Camera filters and more”

Zebronics Neptune wireless headphones with rhythmic LED lights launched for Rs. 6999

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Zebronics has launched the Neptune wireless headphones with rhythmic LED lights, and it comes with advanced high-end chipset boasting sound for a better listening experience. The rhythmic LED lights will showcase your tunes and the graphics groves the beats.  Continue reading “Zebronics Neptune wireless headphones with rhythmic LED lights launched for Rs. 6999”

Sony Xperia L2 with 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 19990

Sony Mobile has launched Xperia L2, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘L series’ in India. It was introduced at the CES 2018 last month and packs a 5.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, is powered by quad-core MediaTek SoC and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree super wide-angle lens. Continue reading “Sony Xperia L2 with 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 19990”

Intex ELYT Dual Royal Red Limited Edition with dual front cameras launched for Rs. 6999

Intex launched the ELYT Dual smartphone with dual selfie cameras in Champagne and Black colors recently. Today it has launched a new Limited Edition Royal Red version of the smartphone ahead of Valentine’s Day next week. Dual front cameras in the smartphone offers Bokeh effect for portrait selfies with Re-Focus to edit the picture later and Background Effect to easily add, change or edit photo background or foreground Continue reading “Intex ELYT Dual Royal Red Limited Edition with dual front cameras launched for Rs. 6999”

Vivo V7+ Infinite Red Limited Edition smartphone launched in India

Vivo launched V7+ mid-range selfie-focused smartphone in India back in September in Champagne Gold and Matte Black colors, later it launched the Energetic Blue color variant in the country. Now it has launched a new Limited Edition Infinite Red color variant of the smartphone in partnership with designer Manish Malhotra ahead of Valentine’s Day next week. Continue reading “Vivo V7+ Infinite Red Limited Edition smartphone launched in India”

Xiaomi India launches WhatsApp service to offer instant updates, customer support and more

Last month WhatsApp officially launched WhatsApp Business for small businesses to easily connect with customers. Today Xiaomi has launched its WhatsApp service – Xiaomi Mi Bunny for its customers in India that allow them to get receive instant updates and also register complaints easily. Continue reading “Xiaomi India launches WhatsApp service to offer instant updates, customer support and more”

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released as South Korean court suspends his term

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A South Korean appeals court on Monday has suspended Samsung’s Heir Jay Y. Lee’s jail term after a year’s detention over the corruption scandal that brought down the former president. The Seoul High Court jailed Lee for two and a half years, reducing the original term by half, and suspended the sentence for charges including bribery and embezzlement, meaning he does not have to serve time. Continue reading “Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released as South Korean court suspends his term”

Huawei P20 with triple rear cameras surface in case renders, could run Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1

Huawei P20-1Huawei was supposed to introduce the P20 at the MWC 2018 event later this month, but the company backed out and is now launching at a later date on March 27th in Paris falling in-line with the reports. Today, it is learned that the P20 will likely run on Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1 on top according to XDA Developers.  Continue reading “Huawei P20 with triple rear cameras surface in case renders, could run Android 8.1 Oreo with EMUI 8.1”

Google launches new public safety initiative in India to secure internet user’s data and devices

Google today on the occasion of Safer Internet Day launches a new public safety initiative in India; #SecurityCheckKiya to ensure data protection targeted at young and first-time web users. Google brings three simple actions to users to protect and prevent themselves from account hijacking, safeguarding their Android phones from malicious apps and also secure data even if the device is lost. Continue reading “Google launches new public safety initiative in India to secure internet user’s data and devices”

Google said to be revamping material design with new colors, iconography, focus on touch and more

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Google introduced new Material Design alongside the Lollipop OS back in 2014. The material design introduced flat, pastel color palettes, depth, soft lighting, and the design later is being unified to all Google products. Now on the occasion of its four-year anniversary, Google is said to be revamping the material design with new colors, iconography and more according to reports.  Continue reading “Google said to be revamping material design with new colors, iconography, focus on touch and more”

Nokia 7 Plus with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, dual rear cameras, ZEISS optics surface

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Nokia 7 is a China exclusive model, and it is rumored that the company will introduce the 7 Plus variant for the global markets at the MWC 2018 event later this month. After getting revealed in latest Nokia camera app, the Nokia 7 Plus freshly surfaces again in the leaked marketing material. This leak confirms most of the specifications, design and other features. Continue reading “Nokia 7 Plus with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, dual rear cameras, ZEISS optics surface”

Apple iPhone, Apple Watch get a price hike in India after increase in import duty

As the Indian government at the Union Budget 2018-19 announced an increase in import duty on mobile phones from 15% to 20% last week, Apple has increased the price of its iPhones, including its iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X smartphones as well as Apple Watch models in the country. This is the second price hike in less than 2 months after a recent price hike in December when the duty was increased from 10% to 15% in the country. Continue reading “Apple iPhone, Apple Watch get a price hike in India after increase in import duty”

Xiaomi India schedules a new launch event on February 14, Redmi 5 / Redmi Note 5 expected

Xiaomi Redmi 5 PlusXiaomi India just sent out press invites for the launch of its first product of 2018 in India on February 14th. The invite just has the number ‘5’ along with the date, so it could be the Redmi 5 series that was introduced in China back in December last year or the company might surprise us with the Redmi Note 5. Continue reading “Xiaomi India schedules a new launch event on February 14, Redmi 5 / Redmi Note 5 expected”

Apple investigating iPhone X incoming calls delay glitch

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Some users of the iPhone X took it to the Apple support community, Twitter, and Reddit to complain about a glitch that is causing a delay in the incoming calls. The small number of iPhone X units that are affected are not turning on the display for a brief period when receiving a call despite ringing.  Continue reading “Apple investigating iPhone X incoming calls delay glitch”