Acer today has introduced two new Chromebooks; Chromebook Spin 11, Chromebook 11 C732 and Chromebox CXI3 at The Bett Show in London. The Chromebooks are specifically intended for education and enterprise markets. The newly launched Acer products will support and will be able to run Google Play apps. Continue reading “Acer Chromebook Spin 11, Chromebook 11 C732 and Chromebox CXI3 announced”
Wine; popular windows compatibility layer which lets you run Windows-powered apps on non-windows machines like Linux or Mac is now rolling to Android as well with Wine 3.0. Wine can now be installed as an App on Android phones. Continue reading “Wine 3.0 Windows compatibility layer launched for Android”
Lenovo today has launched the Yoga 920 limited edition 2-in-1 glass convertible laptop in India. It is powered by the 8th generation Intel Quad Core U Series processors with integrated graphics and twin Thunderbolt USB-C ports. The Lenovo Yoga 920 was initially introduced at the IFA event in 2017. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga 920 Vibes Limited Edition 2-in-1 glass convertible laptop launched in India”
Google back at the Google for India event in 2017 announced the Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices along with a suite of optimized apps including Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. While the Maps Go, YouTube Go were recently rolled out, it is Gboard Go that is rolling out now. Continue reading “Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM”
Microsoft today in association with Lenovo and JP unveiled low-cost windows 10 and Windows 10 S education laptops from Lenovo and JP, starting at just $189 (Rs. 12,050 approx.). The company is also said to bring new capabilities to Office 365 for Education software, and STEM learning fun with a new Chemistry update to Minecraft. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Windows 10 educations laptops starting at $189”
Google today has introduced a nifty little feature on Android 8.1 Oreo that will show speed labels of open WiFi networks before you connect to them. Typically, Android system settings show the strength of the WiFi network, but speed is something that is new. Continue reading “Android 8.1 Oreo gets speed labels for open WiFi networks”
Ahead of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ launch, Samsung has unveiled its new ISOCELL camera sensor that comes with technologies like Tetracell and Smart WDR. The new camera sensor technologies will enable capabilities like variable capturing and slow-mo video recording. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 could use new ISOCELL sensor with 1080p 480fps recording”
There were rumors about an unknown Nokia phone for quite some time which is said to come with 5-camera lens on the back. Now a design sketch of the same has surfaced showing how the camera arrangement on the rear might look like. This is just a prototype design, and Foxconn is said to be currently working on a way to design and manufacture the phone.
Continue reading “Nokia smartphone with Penta-Lens camera module design surfaces”
Ixigo trains app for iOS has been updated with AR-based features that will let iPhone users locate their coach position on railway platforms accurately. AR coach position feature will allow the passengers locate their coach positions at more than 7,000 railway stations across India. Continue reading “Ixigo trains app for iOS gets AR feature to view your coach position, station alarm and more”
Paytm today has launched the Paytm for Business app making it easier for merchants and business partners to accept digital payments. Furthermore, the app also makes it simpler to track payments instantly, navigate through the previous collections and track bank settlements within the app. Continue reading “Paytm for business app launched, enables merchants to accept digital payments”
Google has silently rolled out an update to its Gboard app which brings the Gif-Making button to the main screen right next to the word suggestion bar. Though this feature is available since last September, it is hidden behind the emoji button on the bottom. With this new change, accessing the button is more convenient. Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets dedicated GIF-making button”
Google Allo V26 has started rolling out. While the update doesn’t bring in terms of customization, a teardown of the APK has revealed upcoming features like the support for multiple accounts, customizable stickers, Gifs, new camera effects and more. Continue reading “Google Allo v26 prepares for multiple-account support, customizable stickers, GIFs, new camera effect and more”
Google Play Books v4 just hit the Play Store, while the update didn’t bring many changes, it hints at the launch of audiobooks with Android auto, casting support and more. In fact, few users have spotted the banner of audiobooks on Play Store with 50% off on first audiobook offer listed. Continue reading “Google Play Books v4 hints at audiobooks with casting, Android auto support and more”
Huawei Mate 9 was the first phone to come integrated with Amazon’s virtual assistant; Alexa voice support. There are very few phones on the market that support. Installing the Alexa app wouldn’t bring the Google Assistant type support, rather it was just limited to controlling Echo devices. Now Amazon says that it is rolling out Alexa app update bringing Alexa voice integration on all phones. Continue reading “Alexa app update brings Alexa voice integration to all Android phones”
A new Sony Xperia device has just found passing through the FCC revealing the lack of 3.5mm audio jack. Usually, FCC certifications don’t reveal much, but this time it is different as it revealed vital information regarding the upcoming Xperia phone. Continue reading “New Sony Xperia smartphone with 5.7-inch display, no 3.5mm headphone jack passes through the FCC”
