Facebook debuts instant verification for Android apps

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Facebook has updated Account Kit developer tool that is used to log in to apps with their phone number. Introduced by Facebook in April this year, Account Kit is a phone number and email login solution. It is a complimentary product to Facebook Login. Continue reading “Facebook debuts instant verification for Android apps”

HTC schedules ‘For U’ event on January 12

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It has been over three months since we had seen a major smartphone announcement from HTC, after the Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle announcement back in September. Now the company has scheduled an event on January 12th. The invite just says For U along with the date 01.12.2017 so it is not clear what HTC is planning to introduce. Continue reading “HTC schedules ‘For U’ event on January 12”

Reliance Jio launches online store to sell smartphones and accessories

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Reliance Retail has been selling LYF phones and accessories through Retail Digital website for the past few months. Now Reliance Jio has launched a separate store on its Jio.com website to sell smartphones and accessories. You can access this by clicking the devices tab on Jio.com. Continue reading “Reliance Jio launches online store to sell smartphones and accessories”

Instagram Stories gets stickers, hands-free camera option and more

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Instagram’s latest update is bringing the service another step closer to rival Snapchat. The Facebook owned photo sharing service has taken another cue from Snapchat to add stickers to Stories.  Continue reading “Instagram Stories gets stickers, hands-free camera option and more”

Opera sells majority stake in Opera TV

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Opera has announced that Moore Frères, an investment holding company has acquired a majority, controlling stake in Opera TV. If you don’t know, Opera TV is an independent developer of cloud and embedded software that enables the TV and media industry’s transition to over-the-top (OTT) content, whereby video can be streamed directly to consumers’ living rooms via the Internet, to devices such as Smart TVs, Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and video game consoles. Continue reading “Opera sells majority stake in Opera TV”

LeEco backs out of offline smartphone sales, curbs new launches in India

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Last month, LeEco chairman Jia Yueting confirmed that the company is facing a financial crunch. Now, the Chinese smartphone maker which has been aggressive this year in India with new phone launches and offers is now feeling the heat of the financial situation.
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Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Maharashtra

Vodafone has launched its 4G LTE services in Maharashtra. It has already launched 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka, Kolkata, Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, UP East, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Assam & North East circles. Continue reading “Vodafone launches 4G LTE services in Maharashtra”

GameSir G4s Bluetooth Gaming Controller Unboxing

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GamesSir launched its upgraded version of wireless gaming controller in the market dubbed as G4s or G4 advanced edition Bluetooth wireless gaming controller recently. Have a look at the unboxing here. Continue reading “GameSir G4s Bluetooth Gaming Controller Unboxing”

ZUK Edge announced, Samsung Galaxy S8 expected in April 2017 – FoneArena Daily

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“Great desktops in our roadmap”, says Tim Cook

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Apple is not giving up on desktops and is planning to launch the new ones in the future. Tim Cook, Apple CEO has clarified in an internal memo to employees that Apple won’t stop making Macs or desktop computers.

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FreeCharge users get free e-wallet protection up to Rs. 20000

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FreeCharge today announced that it will offer an e-wallet protection plan for all its users on wallet balance of up to Rs. 20,000 in case of loss or theft of mobile phones. The company has partnered with Reliance General Insurance Company Limited to offer the service free of cost to all FreeCharge users. Continue reading “FreeCharge users get free e-wallet protection up to Rs. 20000”

Apple granted patent for dual SIM functionality

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One of the drawbacks of using iPhone is the non-availability of expandable storage and dual SIM support. However, it looks like Apple might add dual SIM functionality to the iPhone soon. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Apple patent for dual SIM tech.
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Apple reportedly in talks with Indian Government to manufacture locally

Apple is discussing  its plans to manufacturing its products in India with government officials, according to a latest report from The Wall Street Journal. The report also says that in a letter to the government last month, the company outlined its plans and sought financial incentives to move ahead.

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Uber app to come pre-loaded on Micromax phones

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Uber and Micromax have partnered to provide on-device native experience over the next three years. As a part of this partnership, the Uber app will come in-built in close to 100 million Micromax smartphones.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam

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Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Assam starting with Dibrugarh & Tinsukia. 4G will be offered using 2300 MHz (TD LTE) band and is available through mobile phones, 4G hotspots and dongles in these towns. Airtel said that in the coming weeks FD LTE in 1800 MHz band will also be launched in the circle. Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Assam”