Apple starts assembling iPhone SE in India, shipping starts later this month: WSJ

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Apple was working on assembling iPhone in India and now the has confirmed to the Wall Street Journal that its manufacturing partners Winstron have completed a trial run of the first-ever iPhones assembled in India. The iPhone SE handsets assembled in India will begin shipping to customers some time this month, added the report. Continue reading “Apple starts assembling iPhone SE in India, shipping starts later this month: WSJ”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 highest shipped smartphone in India in Q1 2017: IDC

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Chinese smartphone vendors continued dominance and are now contributing to than half of the Indian smartphone market in Q1 2017, according to latest data from International Data Corporation (IDC).  Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was the highest shipped smartphone in Q1. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 highest shipped smartphone in India in Q1 2017: IDC”

Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2017

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Google is all set to kick off its I/O 2017 annual developer conference today. The keynote by CEO Sundar Pichai will start at 10 AM PST (10 30 PM IST). Last year, Google introduced Google Home, the Google Assistant and the Daydream VR headset. Let’s see what Google is expected to announce this year. Continue reading “Here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2017”

Google expected to unveil new standalone VR headset at I/O 2017

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Google is expected to show off a new VR headset at the I/O conference today, according to a latest report from the Variety. The next generation VR headset will be standalone device which means it will not require a phone or a PC to run VR games and experiences, said the report. Continue reading “Google expected to unveil new standalone VR headset at I/O 2017”

Apple said to announce a new MacBook lineup at WWDC 2017

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Apple is planning to refresh its MacBook lineup this year at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. The company is expected to announce an upgraded version Macbook Pro and the 12-inch Macbook with faster processors. Continue reading “Apple said to announce a new MacBook lineup at WWDC 2017”

Instagram launches face filters, blatantly copies Snapchat yet again

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Instagram has done it again. The Facebook owned photo and video sharing site has once again copied Snapchat by launching face filters. With the latest update, users will be able to add different filters on their face.  Continue reading “Instagram launches face filters, blatantly copies Snapchat yet again”

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ global sales cross 5 million units since launch

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Samsung unveiled its latest flagships Galaxy S8 and S8+ in March following which the phones were launched in India last month. A new report from The Investor says that Samsung has sold more than 5 million units of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus units globally since its launch.
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Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware

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If you come across a website that offers you WhatsApp in different colours, ignore it. A fake website claiming to offer different-coloured skins for WhatsApp is making rounds and it is advised not to fall for it as it is an adware. Continue reading “Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware”

Xiaomi Mi Home store will expand to four more cities in India soon

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Xiaomi just launched Redmi 4 smartphone in India. Manu Kumar Jain, the VP and MD of Xiaomi India also shared some more news about its upcoming Mi Home stores in India. Jain said Xiaomi Mi Home stores will be launching in four more cities in the country – Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai.

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Asus tipped to kill Android Wear powered ZenWatch lineup

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It looks like Asus may soon kill its Android powered ZenWatch smartwatch series, according to a latest report from Digitimes. The company is said to take this move owing to lower than expected sales of its smartwatch devices. Continue reading “Asus tipped to kill Android Wear powered ZenWatch lineup”

Google teams up with Audi and Volvo to bring Android to next gen cars

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Top carmakers Audi and Volvo have announced that they are teaming up with Google to develop an all-new Android-based infotainment system for its next generation cars that will enable more functions than Android Auto.
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Google Assistant is reportedly coming to iOS soon

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Google has been expanding Google Assistant to more Android devices. Now, according to a latest report from Android Police, Google will soon launch Google Assistant for iOS. Citing unnamed sources, the report said that Google may announce Assistance for iOS at the I/O conference tomorrow. Continue reading “Google Assistant is reportedly coming to iOS soon”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Matte Black Photo Gallery

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Xiaomi had launched Redmi Note 4 in India in January. The successor of Redmi Note 3 was available in Gold and Dark Gray colors initially. However, in February the Matte Black variant of the phone was made available in the country. We have got our hands on the Matte Black variant and so let’s check it out. We have already reviewed the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.

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Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth Headset now available for pre-order in India for Rs. 899

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Xiaomi has made its Mi Bluetooth Headset available for pre-order on Mi.com website ahead of Redmi 4 India launch. The Mi Bluetooth Headset is lightweight at just 6.5 grams and has a sleek design. It packs two volume rocker buttons on the right side followed by the microphone below.

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