iPhone 11 series collects location data even when location services are switched off; Here’s why

Earlier this week, a report from security reporter Brain Krebs from krebsonsecurity.com showed how iPhone 11 devices running the latest iOS 13 would still be collecting data even when location services were turned off. Yesterday Apple responded to the information, explaining how it was by design for their new ultra wide band technology.

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Sony a9 II 24.2MP Full Frame camera launched in India

Sony has announced an upgrade to its flagship Alpha 9 full frame professional camera series, the Sony Alpha 9 II. The camera features a lot of new features that mark a massive improvement from the previous model with an updated connectivity options, faster BIONZ X image processing engine, better auto focus  and more.

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Microsoft’s Project Lockhart could be cheaper, disc-less Next-Gen Xbox alternative to Scarlett

When project Scarlett was announced back in June, it was reported that there would two variants in the earlier leaks: the high-performance Anaconda and the lower-end Lockhart. A new report from Kotaku has confirmed that the cheaper, digital-only alternative to Scarlett called Lockhart is still in development.

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Samsung introduces The Wall Large format MicroLED displays in India starting at Rs. 3.5 crores

Is your 75 inch TV not big enough? Maybe 4k resolution is not crisp enough for you? Samsung may have the solution with The Wall. Designed with its modular MicroLED display, The Wall comes with the size option of 146 inch (370.8 cm) in 4K definition, 219 inch (556.3 cm) in 6K definition to 292 inch (741.7 cm) in 8K definition.

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Android Focus mode tool in Digital Wellbeing rolling out globally for Android Pie and Android 10

Google introduced Digital wellbeing along with Android 9 as a bunch of tools to help users unplug from their smartphones and have more fulfilling lives. Since then, Google has constantly been working on adding more tools to the suite, with the latest being Android Focus Mode.

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Sundar Pichai takes on Alphabet’s CEO role as Larry Page steps down

Sundar Pichai, the current CEO of Google has now taken up the role of CEO of Google’s parent company — Alphabet. Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who were the previous CEO and President respectively at Alphabet, will be stepping down but will remain in the board of directors.

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Indian Government could hold 4G and 5G spectrum auction in Q2 2020

Government is getting ready to conduct a new spectrum auction in April/June next year for 4G and 5G bands, according to the latest ET report. With new tariffs announced from the three major operators and 2-year temporary prohibition on spectrum payments, the government is confident that the operators will participate in the sale.

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Devialet Phantom Reactor 600 watt and 900 watt wireless speakers launched in India

If you are in the market for a compact speaker with mind-blowing audio fidelity and you do not really care about the budget, then Devialet, a French luxury audio manufacturer has just released the perfect product in India for you. The Phantom Reactor, a smaller brother to the more expensive  Devialet Phantom is an ultra-compact speaker that promises to deliver unbelievable sound quality at any volume level.

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These are Google Play’s best apps and games for 2019

Google has announced the list of the best games and apps for Android smartphones on Google Play during 2019. The best app of the year in India goes to Ablo: Talk to new people & explore the world and the best and fan favourite game of the year goes to Call of Duty: Mobile. Best fan favourite app goes to Spotify: Listen to new music, podcasts, and songs.

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HiFuture TidyBuds Pro wireless earbuds with 100 hours battery life with 3000mAh charging case launched in India for Rs. 4499

HiFuture has come out with a unique product, a pair of truly earphones called the TidyBuds Pro that comes with a 3000 mAh charging case. This big case gives the earphones with a total listening time of over 100 hours with also the ability to behave as an external power bank to charge a phone.

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Canon EOS M200 24.1 MP mirrorless camera launched in India for Rs. 39999

Canon has launched yet another offering in its compact mirrorless segment that’s targeted at vloggers, the EOS M200 which is an update to the popular Canon M100 camera that was released back in 2017. It features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C sensor that is powered by its updated DIGIC 8 image processor and Dual Pixel AF with Eye tracking support.

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JAYS x-Five wireless headphones launched in India for Rs. 3999

JAYS, a Swedish audio manufacturer has launched their new headphones in India called the JAYS x-Five. The headphones feature a comfortable foldable design with a long 20 hour battery life that makes it excellent for everyday use.

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Apple to have two phone launch events starting from 2020: Report

Every year since 2011, Apple has always launched its next generation of iPhone during a September or October event in that year. That may all change as now, JP Morgan analysts predict Apple might have two separate launches in 2021 with 4 phones launched instead of the current 3 model lineups.

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OPPO to showcase 5G advancements and more at INNO DAY 2019 on December 10

On December 10th, OPPO will hold its inaugural INNO DAY 2019 in Shenzhen, China. With the theme of “Create Beyond Boundaries”, the event is aimed at showing OPPO’s broad and deep integration of cutting-edge technologies and services in the 5G era.

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Intel India opens new design and engineering centre in Hyderabad to explore next-gen computing and communication tech

Hyderabad is seeing yet another boost in its technology prowess as Intel India has decided to set up its new design and engineering centre in the city. The centre is part of Intel’s expansion plan that will further strengthen collaborations with governments, industry, academia.

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