Apple Watch Series 2 with built-in GPS, brighter display announced for $369

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Apple has unveiled Apple Watch Series 2 that comes with a brighter display, improved processor and built-in GPS. The Apple Watch Series 2 gets much needed update since the original model was launched an year and a half ago.
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GOQii overtakes Xiaomi as Indian wearables market soars 41.9% in Q2 2016: IDC

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GOQii, the activity and fitness tracker maker has grabbed top spot in India’s wearable market overtaking Xiaomi, according to a latest report from IDC.

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Microsoft said to be working on Slack competitor called Skype Teams

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Microsoft is said to be working on group messaging service which will be dubbed as Skype Teams. The service that will let team members chat with each other is said to be a direct rival for the popular service Slack.

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Intel to acquire Movidius computer vision chipmaker

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Intel has acquired Movidius, a specialist in AI and computer vision processors. The deal will help Intel with deep learning solutions,digital security cameras and expand into drones, robots, virtual reality headsets and more.
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Here’s what to expect from Apple’s iPhone 7 event

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Apple is all geared up for its event tonight (IST) where it will take wraps off the next generation of products. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch 2 at the event that is happening in San Francisco. Let’s take a look at what to expect from the event: Continue reading “Here’s what to expect from Apple’s iPhone 7 event”

Apple expected to introduce premium wireless earbuds called ‘AirPods’

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Apple is all geared up to announce the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at an event today but this hasn’t stopped the rumors about the upcoming phones. A new report is claiming that Apple will introduce high-end wireless earbuds along with the iPhones.

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Snapchat joins the Bluetooth SIG, could be working on AR hardware

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Snapchat, the ephemeral messaging app has joined the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) according to a latest report from the Financial Times. This has spurred rumors about that Snapchat might soon become a hardware company. Continue reading “Snapchat joins the Bluetooth SIG, could be working on AR hardware”

Samsung will not use SDI batteries in Galaxy Note 7 anymore

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Last week, Samsung officially announced a global recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone owing to battery issues. A new report from The Korea Herald says that the company will not use batteries produced by its Samsung SDI subsidiary on the Note 7.

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Google’s Huawei built 7-inch tablet with 4GB RAM expected by end of 2016

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Google launched two new Nexus smartphones last year but did not release a tablet. This could change this year as Google is expected to launch successor for the Nexus 7 tablet.

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Project ARA Founder now working on new modular smartphone Nexpaq

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Just yesterday, it was reported that Google has killed Project Ara modular smartphone. Now, founder of Project Ara and former Head of Design at Google ATAP, Dan Makoski has confirmed that he is actually in the process of working with Nexpaq on a modular phone.

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HDMI Alternate mode for USB Type-C Connector announced

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HDMI has released the new HDMI Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for USB Type-C Specification at the IFA 2016 Berlin. This allows HDMI-enabled source devices to utilize a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays, and deliver native HDMI signals over a simple cable without the need for cumbersome protocol and connector adapters or dongles.
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Samsung recalls Galaxy Note7, Google reportedly kills Project Ara – FoneArena Daily

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