Google reportedly cancels next-gen Pixel XL codenamed ‘muskie’ in favour of larger phone

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It was reported in March that Google is working on next generation Google Pixel phones reportedly codenamed as walleye and muskie. Now, a new report from Android Police claims that Google has shelved the Pixel 2 that was code named as muskie.
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OnePlus 2 will not get Android Nougat update, confirms OnePlus

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OnePlus has confirmed that OnePlus 2 will not get Android 7.0 Nougat update. Launched in 2015, OnePlus 2 currently runs Android Marshmallow and will not be updated with latest Android OS, OnePlus confirmed the same in an interview with Android Authority.
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Sony WS623 sports Walkman with water and dust resistant body launched for Rs. 8990

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Sony has launched the new WS623 Walkman that supports Bluetooth and NFC. It is aimed at sports enthusiasts and is Water and Dust Resistant (IP65/68) making it suitable for outdoor conditions and sporting activities. Continue reading “Sony WS623 sports Walkman with water and dust resistant body launched for Rs. 8990”

Motorola expected to announce Moto Z2 Force, Moto X4 or Moto E4 Plus on June 21

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Motorola has sent out media invites for an event on June 21 in Brazil. The company is expected to announce Moto Z2 Force, Moto X4 or Moto E4 Plus smartphones. The invite does not specify anything and just has a woman with a Motorola phone and the date June 21.  Continue reading “Motorola expected to announce Moto Z2 Force, Moto X4 or Moto E4 Plus on June 21”

Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in Taiwan

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Apple has announced that it will soon open its first retail store in Taiwan. The company posted the message on its Taiwan website. The Apple Store will be located in Xinyi District on the ground floor and basement level of Taipei 101 which is the fourth tallest skyscraper in the world.  Continue reading “Apple is gearing up to open its first retail store in Taiwan”

Moto G5S+, Moto X4, Moto Z2 Force India pricing tipped

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Motorola launched the Moto Z2 Play smartphone yesterday in India. However, the company is gearing up to release new smartphones that had surfaced some time back. Now, a tipster on Twitter has revealed pricing of Moto G5S Plus, Moto X4, and Moto Z2 Force smartphones that will soon release in India. Continue reading “Moto G5S+, Moto X4, Moto Z2 Force India pricing tipped”

Government announces DigiYatra in India to provide seamless check-ins at airports

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With an aim to provide seamless airport entry and check-ins for air travellers, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched a digital travel experience initiative called as DigiYatra. The platform will link unique IDs such as Aadhaar, passport or PAN card to the airlines’ booking PNR. After linking UIDs, a digital boarding pass will be created for travellers and the boarding gate, and boarding time details will be sent to their smartphone. Continue reading “Government announces DigiYatra in India to provide seamless check-ins at airports”

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with tons of new features

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Microsoft has released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 16215 for PC in the Fast ring. The latest build brings a number of features and improvements.
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Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm Hexadite

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Microsoft has signed an agreement to acquire cybersecurity firm Hexadite. The Israeli based company was founded in 2014 and specializes in delivering automatic incident investigation and remediation solutions. In May, Israeli financial news website Calcalist said Microsoft would pay $100 million for Hexadite. Neither of the companies has revealed terms of the deal.
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iOS 11 can automatically delete unused apps to save iPhone space

offload-appEarlier this week, Apple announced iOS 11 with new Files app, Enhanced Siri, Voice Translation, Unified Control Center and more. The latest OS from the company also sports a new feature that deletes unused apps automatically and lets you save space on your device. It is aimed at offering iPhone users get better control over their phone’s storage.
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Moto Z2 Play Photo Gallery

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Motorola today launched the Moto Z2 Play, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in India. We have got our hands on the phone so let’s take a quick look at the hardware and design of the phone in this photo gallery. Continue reading “Moto Z2 Play Photo Gallery”

Facebook launches disaster maps to help relief organizations after natural calamities

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Facebook has launched disaster maps that use aggregated, de-identified Facebook data to deliver crucial information to aid organizations during and after crises. This initiative is the product of close work with UNICEF, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the World Food Programme, and other organizations.

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WhatsApp for iOS v2.17.30 and later to get message recall feature soon

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WhatsApp is inching closer to add the much awaited feature that will allow use to recall sent messages. The Facebook owned messaging app is working on developing the feature that lets users recall a message till up to five minutes. This feature is coming to v2.17.30+ for iPhone first, but will also hit Android and Web.

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Apple Watch with micro LED display expected ‘as soon as 2018’

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Apple is planning to adopt advanced micro-LED display technology in its wearable devices, according to a latest report from Nikkei Asian Review. The next gen Apple Watch with micro-LED display could arrive as soon as 2018. Continue reading “Apple Watch with micro LED display expected ‘as soon as 2018’”

Andy Rubin’s Essential raises $300 million in funding at a valuation of around $1 billion

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Android creator Andy Rubin’s phone startup Essential has secured $300 million in a fresh round of funding that values the startup at a $900 million to $1 billion valuation, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. Continue reading “Andy Rubin’s Essential raises $300 million in funding at a valuation of around $1 billion”