Samsung to reportedly sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in India

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[Update] – Samsung India spokesperson has told Mashable India that, “The report on Samsung planning to sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in India is incorrect“.

Samsung had to discontinue last year’s flagship Galaxy Note 7 over two separate battery issues that caused explosions. Now a report says the company is planning to sell refurbished phones with a lower capacity. Continue reading “Samsung to reportedly sell refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in India”

Samsung C-Lab to showcase new AR and VR projects at MWC 2017

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Samsung is geared up to showcase a bunch of AR and VR related projects at the MWC 2017 event in Barcelona this week. The company has announced a total of four projects that include a smart aid for visually impaired people, monitorless PC viewing glasses, a VR home furnishing solution and a 360-degree travel experience platform. Continue reading “Samsung C-Lab to showcase new AR and VR projects at MWC 2017”

Telegram for Android gets custom themes, theme editor in latest update

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You can now give your Telegram app a makeover. The popular instant messenger has updated its Android app with support for custom themes. Along with custom themes, the update which bumps the app to version 3.17 also brings a theme editor. Continue reading “Telegram for Android gets custom themes, theme editor in latest update”

Apple said to debut new iPad Pro models, red iPhone 7, 128GB iPhone SE in March

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A new report from Mac Otakara says that Apple will host a surprise event in March where it will debut few important devices. Citing source, the report said Apple will launch new iPad Pro models, red iPhone 7, 128GB iPhone SE. Continue reading “Apple said to debut new iPad Pro models, red iPhone 7, 128GB iPhone SE in March”

Samsung’s next Gear VR might come with a controller

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Samsung could include a dedicated controller with its next generation Gear VR. Popular tipster and editor at WinFuture, Roland Quandt says that Samsung is currently working on the SM-R234 Gear VR headset that will feature a new front cover to house the Galaxy S8.
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Xiaomi to announce Pinecone processor, LG G6 to feature dual rear cameras and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Xiaomi to announce Pinecone processor, LG G6 to feature dual rear cameras and more – FoneArena Daily”

BharatQR Code low cost digital payments solution launched

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Th Indian government has been pushing digital payments post demonetization with mobile wallets and other payment solution apps. Today, the government has gone a step further and has launched QR (quick response) code-based payment solution. Dubbed as BharatQR, the interoperable and low cost payment acceptance solution will allow people to pay for items without swiping their plastic cards.
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Google is testing VoLTE calling support for select Project Fi subscribers

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Google said that it is testing VoLTE network connections for some Project Fi users. With VoLTE, phone calls use 4G LTE that results in better call quality and faster data connections. However, VoLTE will not use your monthly data to offer the service. Continue reading “Google is testing VoLTE calling support for select Project Fi subscribers”

Flipkart and Microsoft enter into Azure cloud partnership

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Microsoft and Flipkart have announced a strategic partnership under which the e-commerce major will adopt Microsoft Azure as its exclusive public cloud platform. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Flipkart Group CEO and co-founder Binny Bansal announced the news at an event in Bangalore. Continue reading “Flipkart and Microsoft enter into Azure cloud partnership”

Samsung announces commercial readiness of its RFIC chip for 5G

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Samsung Electronics has announced commercial readiness of its 5G RF Integrated Circuit (RFIC) which is a key component in the production and commercialization of next-generation base station and other radio access products. The first RFIC-equipped solution is expected to be announced early next year. Continue reading “Samsung announces commercial readiness of its RFIC chip for 5G”

Apple reportedly buys Israel based facial recognition firm RealFace

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Apple has acquired a facial recognition firm RealFace, according to a latest report from Calcalist. This report has further strengthen rumors that Apple is looking forward to add facial recognition and other biometric features in future iPhones. Continue reading “Apple reportedly buys Israel based facial recognition firm RealFace”

YouTube will kill 30-seconds unskippable ads in 2018

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YouTube’s most irritating 30-seconds unskippable ad format will go away next year. Google told the Campaign in a statement that it will kill this ad format in 2018. The video service will instead introduce more frequent six-second unskippable ads starting next year.

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Apple reportedly working with Broadcom for wireless charging solution

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It has been reported a couple of times that the next generation iPhones will support wireless charging.  According to JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur (via CNBC), Apple has been working with Broadcom on a new customized wireless charging solution that could be seen on future iPhones.
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