Here’s what to expect from Apple WWDC 2017

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Apple is all set to kick start its annual Worldwide Developer Conference today (WWDC) 2017 in California. We are live at the event and will bring you an extensive live coverage. Here is a list of things which Apple is expected to announce at the WWDC 2017. Continue reading “Here’s what to expect from Apple WWDC 2017”

Samsung Bixby voice assistant English roll out further delayed

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It looks like it is going to take few more weeks until Samsung’s voice assistant Bixby is rolled out in the US. A latest report from the Wall Street Journal says, support for English language on Samsung’s highly anticipated digital assistant is delayed again.

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Adobe Scan document scanning app launched for Android and iOS

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Adobe has launched a new document scanning app dubbed as Adobe Scan. The app will scan documents and convert printed text into digital text with the help of your phone’s rear camera using Optical Character Recognition. You can turn receipts, notes, pictures, documents, business cards, whiteboards into an Adobe PDF using the Adobe Scan app.

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Microsoft Planner app for Office 365 users launched for Android and iOS

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Microsoft has launched its Planner for Office 365 users on Android and iOS devices. The task management app requires an eligible Office 365 work or school subscription and does not support Office 365 personal accounts. Continue reading “Microsoft Planner app for Office 365 users launched for Android and iOS”

Gmail gets machine learning powered security features to combat spam and phishing messages

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Google has updated Gmail with new security features to combat spams and phishing messages. The features include early phishing detection using machine learning, click-time warnings for malicious links, and unintended external reply warnings.  Continue reading “Gmail gets machine learning powered security features to combat spam and phishing messages”

OnePlus 3, 3T will get Android O update, confirms Pete Lau

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Last week, OnePlus announced that it will discontinue OnePlus 3T as the company is gearing up to launch OnePlus 5 soon. Now, OnePlus founder and CEO, Pete Lau has confirmed that the OnePlus 3 and 3T will get Android O. He shared the news via his official Twitter account.
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Apple is reportedly working on Siri powered smart speaker to take on Amazon and Google

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In a bid to compete with Amazon and Google, Apple is working on a smart speaker that will be powered by Siri, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. Apple is expected to announce the smart speaker at WWDC 2017 next week but it will not ship the device until later in the year.  Continue reading “Apple is reportedly working on Siri powered smart speaker to take on Amazon and Google”

Timex iQ+ Move Review

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Timex had launched Metropolitan+ analog watch that also acts like an activity tracker last year. The company is now back with a successor this year with Timex IQ+ Move. Priced at Rs. 9,995, it is an analog watch that also acts as a smart fitness tracker. I have been using this watch for few days, so let’s take a detailed look at the review.
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Nikon Coolpix W300 rugged compact camera with 4K recording announced in India

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Nikon has introduced Coolpix W300 rugged compact camera in India. It is waterproof up to 30m, is capable of surviving falls of up to 2.4m, weathers the cold temperatures down to -10°C, and manages a dustproof ruggedness, claims Nikon.

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YouTube for Android gets bottom navigation bar and revamps UI

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YouTube for Android has received an update that brings a refreshed UI and a new bottom navigation bar. The main aim to shift the navigation bar to the bottom is to make it easier for users to reach the tabs with your thumb. Continue reading “YouTube for Android gets bottom navigation bar and revamps UI”

Asus unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q

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Asus has introduced ultra-slim ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Windows 10. It measures 17.9 mm thick and weighs 2.24 kg. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core i7 processor and comes with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics (GTX 1080) Max-Q design. It has a 15.6-inch 1080p with G-Sync display that Asus claims covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. Continue reading “Asus unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q”

Tablet shipments in India drop 18.6% YoY, Samsung rules with 21.3% market share: IDC

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A total of 701,000 tablets were shipped in India in CY Q1 2017 – a marginal drop of 2.2 percent from 716,000 units in the previous quarter, according to the latest IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Tablet shipments in the consumer segment also declined 28 percent in Q1 2017 compared to the same period last year and resulted in a sharp 18.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in total tablet shipments in India.The commercial segment accounted for one-third of total tablet shipments in India.

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Twitter gives you more control over DMs from people you don’t know

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Twitter is giving its users more control over the DMs they receive. The micro-blogging platform is adding a filter to direct messages that will allow you to review them if they are from people you don’t know. Continue reading “Twitter gives you more control over DMs from people you don’t know”

Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017: IDC

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Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to rebound slightly in 2017 with expected growth of 3.0% over the previous year, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. With several major devices entering the market this year, IDC anticipates shipment volumes will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017. Continue reading “Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017: IDC”

NVIDIA Max-Q tech unveiled for smaller, thinner and faster gaming laptops

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NVIDIA has introduced Max-Q, a new mobile graphics initiative that makes gaming laptops thinner, quieter and faster. It allows PC makers to use up to a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card into a laptop as thin as 18mm (0.71 inches). Continue reading “NVIDIA Max-Q tech unveiled for smaller, thinner and faster gaming laptops”