Finding COVID-19 testing labs in India now easier on Google Search, Google Maps

Google has already rolled out a bunch of updates to help their users find COVID-19 related resources easily. Collaborating with ICMR and MyGov, Google will now add new functionality to Search, Assistant and Maps that will help people find local COVID-19 testing centers.

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Google Assistant Voice Match, Hotword sensitivity and more rolling out globally

Google has announced that they are expanding Google Assistant features to nearly all smart devices globally. These features include Voice match support, the ability to adjust hotword sensitivity and the ability to set any smart device as the default when playing music.

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Apple Watch cellular now supported on Vodafone Idea networks in India

Vodafone Idea has announced that it will support for cellular service on the Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) in select circles across India, from June 12, 2020. The service will be made available for Vodafone Postpaid customers, which includes the Enterprise Postpaid customers too.

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Sony WH-CH710N wireless noise cancelling headphones launched in India for Rs. 9990

Sony has announced the launch of WH-CH710 wireless headphones in India that uses their Artificial Intelligence Noise Cancellation (AINC) technology.  It features Dual Noise Sensor Technology, long battery life, quick charge technology, voice assistant support and more.

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Intel Lakefield based Hybrid Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs announced for foldables and ultrathin laptops

Intel has announced the launch of new Core processors, code-named “Lakefield” with Hybrid CPUs. These processors leverage Intel’s Foveros 3D Packaging technology that enables the various IPs to be stacked in three dimension instead of two, reducing the package size and increasing power efficiency.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 said to feature 7.7-inch 120Hz display, 6.23-inch cover display

Rumours of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Fold have begun surfacing and this time, we have got news about the display specifications of the device. The Galaxy Fold 2 is said to feature a 120 Hz 7.7-inch display on the inside and a 6.23-inch display on the outside. It will also use the same thin glass material that protected the display of the Galaxy Z Flip.

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Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition Unboxing and First Impressions

A few years back Xiaomi was very popular among Indian consumers for their great budget smartphone offerings. Since then, they have released products in so many other product segments and today they enter a new one, the laptop market. Xiaomi has finally taken off the wraps of its first ever laptop for the Indian market, the Xiaomi Mi Notebook and here we have our first impressions of its premium offering, the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 14 Horizon Edition.

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Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset variant hinted in Bose Connect App apk teardown

The Bose QC35 II is very popular among the audio community for having great sound quality and some of the best noise cancellation technology in the market. The headset connects to a smartphone via the Bose Connect app and in a teardown of its apk file, references to a new gaming focused variant have been spotted.

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Twitter Fleets expands testing to India on iOS and Android

Earlier this year, Twitter started testing a new feature that is similar to Snapchat called “Fleets”, in Brazil and Italy. The feature allowed users to capture their ideas and momentary thoughts in the form of temporary posts that disappear after 24 hours. Today they announced that Twitter will be expanding the testing of Fleets to India.

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realme Band v8 update brings music controls, stopwatch and heart rate reminder functionality

When the realme Band was launched back in March, it came with just basic fitness functionalities for sports activities. Since then, realme has released new software updates that has added more features to it, with the latest v8 software released today. It brings 3 main new functionalities — Heart Rate reminder function, Music Control, Stopwatch along with bug fixes.

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Sony WI-SP510 wireless sports earphones with IPX5 water resistance launched in India for Rs. 4990

Sony has announced the launch of its WI-SP510 wireless sports headphones in India. It has many sports centric features like a lightweight design, IPX5 water resistance, 15 hours battery life, EXTRA BASS for great bass performance and more.

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Microsoft offers free six-month trials of Microsoft Teams and Windows Virtual Desktop to SMBs in India

As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have begun to be lifted, Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs) have finally started reopening across India. With the belief that now is the time to recover and rebuild for the future by transforming the productivity of every organisation and every person,  Microsoft is offering SMBs in India free trials of Microsoft Teams and Windows Virtual Desktop for 6 months.

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Creative Outlier Air TWS earbuds with 10 hours standalone battery life launched in India for Rs. 6999

Creative Technology, a popular consumer electronics brand has launched their Creative Outlier Air truly wireless in-ear headphones in India. It features support for Qualcomm’s aptX codec, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water resistance and more.

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Google Maps introduces tools to inform users of COVID-19 restrictions during transit

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Around the world lockdowns restrictions are beginning to being lifted and in many countries, people have started to go back to work. To help people stay safe during transit, Google Maps is rolling out new features and tools that will provide them with more information and alerts during their transit.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 Review: All the battery life you need

Over the years, Samsung’s Galaxy M series has had some interesting offerings in the budget smartphone segment in India. One of the newest phones in the M series, the Samsung Galaxy M21, was announced back in March, touting improvements in the battery life, screen and camera. However, does it justify the price increase? Can it stand on its own in this extremely competitive price segment in India. Read on in our review of the Galaxy M21 and let us know in the comments about your opinion on the device. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M21 Review: All the battery life you need”