Samsung SM-P205 tablet with Exynos 7885 SoC, 3GB RAM, Android 9.0 Pie surfaces in benchmarks

Samsung back in December is reportedly working on a new Galaxy tablet with model number SM-P205. However, we haven’t heard much about the device, but to fill the void, alleged specifications of this tablet have surfaced online in a Geekbench listing, thought might not be the most credible source.  Continue reading “Samsung SM-P205 tablet with Exynos 7885 SoC, 3GB RAM, Android 9.0 Pie surfaces in benchmarks”

Samsung Galaxy S10 reservations go live in the US ahead of launch; offers up to $550 off on trade-in

Samsung Galaxy S10

There have been plenty of rumors, reports, and leaks about the Galaxy S10, it is expected to come in different models including the regular S10, S10 Plus, S10 E-lite version. While Samsung is set to launch the flagship at the Unpacked event on 20th February, the company has already kickstarted the S10 reservations ahead of the launch.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 reservations go live in the US ahead of launch; offers up to $550 off on trade-in”

Google Gboard for iOS gets haptic feedback on iPhone 7 and later

Gboard

Google Keyboard for iOS is finally getting haptics keyboard owing to the presence of a Taptic engine in iOS flagships since 2016. However, even the default keyboard does not support haptic feedback, but the latest Gboard update comes with support for haptics on every key press. Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets haptic feedback on iPhone 7 and later”

Twitter testing new pop-up design to quickly view profile details on iOS

Twitter iOS

Twitter has announced that it is testing the ability to check profiles on iOS without leaving your timeline. To access a profile while scrolling through the timeline, simply tap any @handle in a Tweet, take a peek and scroll right back. Continue reading “Twitter testing new pop-up design to quickly view profile details on iOS”

LG G8 ThinQ with 3D ToF front camera, dual-rear cameras, 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in new render

LG will introduce the G8 ThinQ smartphone at the MWC 2019 event which is expected to kick-start in a couple of weeks. So far, we have heard reports and rumors about the flagship, but haven’t seen the device in live. To fill that void, the render of the G8 has now surfaced the internet, courtesy of popular leakster Evan Blass. Continue reading “LG G8 ThinQ with 3D ToF front camera, dual-rear cameras, 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in new render”

Sony Xperia XA3 Plus with 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide display, dual rear cameras surface in renders

Sony at the MWC 2019 is expected to introduce quite a number of smartphones with an unusual 21: 9 format display design. One among the smartphone is the Xperia “XA3” whose renders have surfaced the internet. As reported earlier, the XA3 comes in two variants; XA3 and XA3 Plus.  Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA3 Plus with 6.5-inch 21:9 CinemaWide display, dual rear cameras surface in renders”

Google gives up on Android Things as IoT platform, will be limited to smart speakers, smart displays

Google, given the success it has seen with the Android Things and its partners in terms of smart speakers, smart displays, is now refocusing Android Things as a platform for OEM partners to build devices in those categories moving forward. For this reason, Google said that the support for production System on Modules (SoMs) based on NXP, Qualcomm, and MediaTek hardware will not be made available through the public developer platform at this time. Continue reading “Google gives up on Android Things as IoT platform, will be limited to smart speakers, smart displays”

Instagram said to be testing web version of Direct messages

Instagram is said to be internally testing a web version of Instagram Direct messaging that lets users to chat with others without the app. When this feature rolls out, the Direct message will be available on the desktop, Android, iOS and the mobile web browser. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing web version of Direct messages”

Apple said to have scheduled subscription-services focused event on March 25th

Apple

Apple is said to have settled on a date for its first major announcement of 2019, according to to a new report. The news is that the company plans to hold a special event on March 25th at the Steve Jobs Theater on its Apple Park campus. It is possible that Apple might announce the News subscription plan.  Continue reading “Apple said to have scheduled subscription-services focused event on March 25th”

India antitrust watchdog said to be investigating Google over Android abuse

According to a new Reuters report, India’s antitrust commission is looking into accusations that Google is abusing its popular Android OS to block its rivals. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) for the six months has been reviewing a case similar to one Google faced in Europe. Continue reading “India antitrust watchdog said to be investigating Google over Android abuse”

Tata Capital TIA AI-powered VoiceBot for Personal Loans launched

Tata Capital has unveiled ‘TIA’ within the Tata Capital Mobile App for Personal Loans. This is a first – of – it’s kind VoiceBot that is powered by Artificial Intelligence. TIA is designed to voice-assist the personal loan customer journey, check loan eligibility and aid the customer through the loan approval process in minutes.  Continue reading “Tata Capital TIA AI-powered VoiceBot for Personal Loans launched”

Xiaomi dual-side foldable smartphone uses flexible folding screen co-developed with supply chain partner

It is a known fact that Xiaomi’s foldable phone is under development, while it is not confirmed, but the company might showcase the first-gen foldable phone at the MWC 2019 event later this month and eventually roll out in the latter half of 2019. Lin Bin, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi, has published a video showing a prototype of the bendable smartphone.
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Jio tops 4G availability in India, Airtel fastest network during Q3-Q4, 2018: Ookla

Ookla has released its new report on India’s 4G Availability and according to the findings, Reliance Jio ranked first with 98.8% 4G availability across the country. Jio is followed by Airtel at 90.0% and Vodafone and Idea with 84.6% and 82.8% respectively, across 15 largest cities of India.  Continue reading “Jio tops 4G availability in India, Airtel fastest network during Q3-Q4, 2018: Ookla”

Google app beta update hints at ‘NexusAmChips’ Assistant device ID, ‘Labs’ feature, more

Google app is finally getting a new beta update, there are two distinct beta versions of the Google app; 9.21 and 9.23. Both these versions reveal a new Assistant device ID named “nexus” for an upcoming feature or hardware category, as well as a “Labs” feature.  Continue reading “Google app beta update hints at ‘NexusAmChips’ Assistant device ID, ‘Labs’ feature, more”

Google said to have hired microchip engineers to expand Bengaluru hub

Google has hired more than a dozen of microchip engineers in Bengaluru, India, in recent months and plans to rapidly add more, according to LinkedIn profiles, job postings, and two industry executives. This move comes in an effort to expand its program to design the chips of its devices internally. Continue reading “Google said to have hired microchip engineers to expand Bengaluru hub”