Facebook is reportedly testing the ‘dislike’ button along with reactions for Messenger. The social network first introduced reactions button with emojis last year and is now looking to expand it to Messenger as well, according to a latest report from TechCrunch.
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Last week, Google confirmed that Pixel 2 will continue to be a premium device. Meanwhile, a separate report in January this year said Google is working on a budget phone code-named as Pixel 2B. Now a tipster has told 9to5Google that Google is indeed working on a budget smartphone but it will not have the Pixel branding. Continue reading “Google said to be working on a budget smartphone without Pixel branding”
We have already seen several reports that a high-end iPhone 8 will sport an OLED display. Now, a latest one from Nikkei Asian Review says that the premium iPhone 8 will feature a 5.8-inch OLED display while 4.7-inch Apple iPhone 7s and a 5.5-inch Apple iPhone 7s Plus will sport LCD displays.
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In a bid to bolster its presence in the online streaming market, Netflix has teamed up with Airtel, Videocon d2h direct-to-home (DTH) services in India. Under the partnership, Netflix app will be integrated into Airtel DTH and Videocon d2h set-top boxes, according to a latest report from IANS.
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It was reported in December that Samsung is planning to bring Samsung Pay, its mobile payment service in India in first half of 2017. Now the company has started accepting early access registration for Samsung Pay in the country.
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[Update] – The GSMA has dismissed media reports about scheduling the India Mobile Congress in September. “Contrary to media reports, the GSMA is not collaborating with COAI in the development of the India Mobile Congress scheduled to take place in September”
India is all set to organize its own mobile congress this year. According to a latest report from PTI, India will organise its first mobile congress in September with a special focus on reaching out to the South East Asian markets. Continue reading “India’s first mobile congress to kick start on September 27”
This week the MWC 2017 event in Barcelona saw a number of announcements. LG announced the G6 smartphone, Nokia unveiled Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and refreshed Nokia 3310, Motorola announced the G5 and G5 Plus smartphones and more. In China Xiaomi announced Redmi 4X and Mi 5c smartphones. Let’s check out what all smartphones and devices were announced at this week. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup – LG G6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 3310, Xiaomi Mi 5c, Huawei P10, Moto G5 Plus and more”
Google has added support for Exchange Tasks on Gmail for Android. The update that bumps the app to version 7.2 will allow users to view, create, or edit tasks in their Exchange account. Continue reading “Gmail for Android gets support for Exchange Tasks and new app shortcuts”
Google has opened registrations for two beta programs – Google Play Services and Gboard. People who want to check out and test the features before it is available for other users can sign up for these beta programs. Continue reading “Google Play Services and Gboard beta programs now open for registration”
It was reported earlier this week that Apple will ditch the Lightning connector on the iPhone 8. Now, a fresh report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the next generation iPhone will retain the Lightning port. In addition, the iPhone 8 will adopt USB-C Power Delivery technology for super-fast charging speeds. Continue reading “Apple will stick with Lightning port for iPhone 8 and add USB -C fast charging : KGI”
Paytm E-Commerce, the online marketplace arm of One97 Communications is all set to raise $200 million from Chinese e-commerce major Alibaba, along with investment firm SAIF Partners, as per a latest PTI report. Continue reading “Paytm E-commerce to secure $200 million from Alibaba and SAIF Partners”
Apple has expanded its ongoing legal battle against Qualcomm by adding a new lawsuit in the U.K, according to a report from Bloomberg. This is the third patent lawsuit by Apple against Qualcomm this year.
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The worldwide wearables market reached a new all-time high as shipments reached 33.9 million units in the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16), growing 16.9% year over year, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Shipments for the entire year grew 25% as new vendors entered the market and previous leaders refreshed their product lineups. A total of 102.4 million devices were shipped in 2016.
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LeEco has fired 85 percent of its employees in India and is said to be looking to exit the country, according to a new report from The Economic Times. The latest news comes four months after the Chinese smartphone maker confirmed it is facing a major financial crunch.
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Lenovo Mobile Business Group has appointed Sudhin Mathur as the Managing Director – Motorola Mobility India Pvt Limited. He has been inducted as a full-time director on the Motorola Mobility Board in India and has taken over as MD, Motorola Mobility India.
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