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Reliance Communications may shut down 2G business by November

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Reliance Communications (RCOM) called off the merger with Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB), promoters of Aircel earlier this month. Today multiple reports say that the company will shut down its 2G business by November 30th citing “creative destruction” by Reliance Jio. The company this week confirmed that it will be shutting down its direct to home (DTH) business Reliance Digital TV from 18 November due to the expiry of its DTH licence.

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Reliance Jio PrePaid Plans – Full list of PrePaid Recharges (Updated on October 2017)

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With its old Dhan Dhana Dhan offer coming to an end, Reliance Jio recently announced a revised prepaid tariff plans that came into effect starting from October 19. Having said that, the company made some notable changes by increasing the costs of some plans. Continue reading “Reliance Jio PrePaid Plans – Full list of PrePaid Recharges (Updated on October 2017)”

Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera announced

Sony a7R III

Sony just announced a7R III (ILCE-7RM3), the company’s latest camera in the mirrorless camera lineup and the successor of a7R II that was introduced back in 2015. It has a 42.4 MP back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with shooting speeds at up to 10 fps with full AF/AE tracking, 4K video recording, wide 15-stop dynamic range, high sensitivity with noise reduction of almost a full stop and more. It has the same  compact, lightweight body as the predecessor. Continue reading “Sony a7R III 42MP full-frame mirrorless camera announced”

Sony to roll out fix for camera distortion issue on Xperia XZ Premium, XZs, XZ1 and XZ1 Compact

Sony Camera Distortion

The Sony Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium and XZs that were launched this year feature a new camera sensor that has a bit wider angle lens compared to the most smartphones. While that is a good thing, many users have started complaining about the camera has distortion effects when taking pictures.

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Airtel launches VoLTE services in Gujarat

Airtel VoLTE

After Mumbai, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra & Goa, Airtel today launched Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in Gujarat. This lets Airtel customers enjoy HD quality voice calls along with faster call set up time compared to normal voice calls on their VoLTE-compatible 4G handsets. Continue reading “Airtel launches VoLTE services in Gujarat”

Lenovo partners with Intel for PCs with built-in FIDO authentication, eliminates the need for passwords

Lenovo Intel

Lenovo in partnership with Intel has introduced first PCs with built-in FIDO authentication system for better and safer online authentication when logging into popular websites like PayPal, Google, Dropbox, and Facebook.

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Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL pre-orders begin October 26 on Flipkart – Free Sennheiser headset, buyback and cashback offers

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Google unveiled Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones at an event in San Francisco earlier this month. At that time is said that the phones will be available for pre-order in India from Flipkart online and over 1000 retail stores from October 26th. Today Flipkart has announced several pre-order offers and said that pre-orders will begin 26th October at 00:00 hrs and deliveries will begin November 1st for Pixel 2 and from November 2nd for Pixel 2 XL.

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Google launches third-party add-ons for Gmail across Android and web

Gmail Add-ons

Earlier this year Google had announced that it would allow Add-ons for Gmail, and finally today, the company has launched native Add-on for Gmail. This will make the email service more engaging and business friendly.

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Harmon Kardon launches range of audio products in India priced between Rs. 1119 and Rs. 39990

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Harmon international, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics has launched a wide-range of audio products in India and said that all the JBL and  Harmon Kardon would be available through 350 Samsung Brand Stores across India before the end of 2017.

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Apple acquires New Zealand-based wireless charging technology firm PowerbyProxi

PowerbyProxi

Apple has recently purchased New Zealand based Wireless charging technology company PowerbyProxi that designs wireless power solutions according to the reports from Stuff; a New Zealand based site. Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering Dan Riccio has confirmed the acquisition on Wednesday.

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Google Assistant gets 50 new kids games, activities and more

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Google on the October 4th event has introduced brand new smart speakers –  Home and the Home Mini and also demoed new features including those for families and kids. Today, the company is adding around 50 new kids games, stories, activities and more to the Assistant on Home and smartphones designed especially for kids and family.

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HTC U11 Plus teased ahead of November 2 announcement, could feature wireless charging

HTC U11 Plus teaser

HTC already confirmed that it will unveil new ‘U series’ phone at an event on November 2nd. Now it has posted a new teaser for the phone that is coming next week. It shows a similar design as we had seen on TENAA last week that shows a fingerprint sensor below the camera. It also hints at wireless charging support for the phone. Continue reading “HTC U11 Plus teased ahead of November 2 announcement, could feature wireless charging”

Amazon updates Kindle app for Android and iOS with new look, easy search and more

New Amazon Kindle for iOS

Amazon today updated its Kindle app that brings All-New Design and several new features. Amazon says that the new look is built around the books you love. You can between the new light theme or existing dark theme. You can quickly navigate with one-tap access to the things you use most, including your most recent book. U.S. users also get new community tab featuring Goodreads discovery and discussion features on Kindle for iOS.

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Apple iPhone X pre-orders begin October 27 on Flipkart and Amazon in India

Apple iPhone X screen

Apple introduced the iPhone X, its flagship iPhone with several new features at an event last month. It already said that the phone will be available for pre-order from October 27 in more than 55 countries and territories including India. Now Flipkart and Amazon.in have announced that the phone will be available for pre-order on the same date. It will be available for pre-order on Flipkart from 12:31PM and Amazon.in will start taking pre-orders from mid-night. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X pre-orders begin October 27 on Flipkart and Amazon in India”