BlackBerry has filed a patent infringement suit against Nokia. The Canadian smartphone maker is alleging that Nokia’s mobile products like Flexi Multiradio base stations, radio network controllers, and Liquid Radio software are using its patents. BlackBerry is demanding royalties for these products.
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It looks like we will soon see a new voice assistant that will join the likes of Siri, Google Assistant and Cortana. Huawei is said to be working on its own digital voice assistant according to a latest report from Bloomberg.
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A new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities says that the next iPhone will not have the home button and instead sport ‘virtual buttons. Kuo also believes the iPhone 8 will use a 5.8-inch OLED display of which 5.15 inches will be used for screen content while the rest is being reserved for a “function area” at the bottom that will house virtual buttons.
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It looks like Amazon and Google want their smart speakers to make and receive phone calls. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, both the companies are planning to add voice calling functionality to Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speakers.
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Reliance Jio is the second largest telecom player in India, according to a latest Truecaller Insight. The newest entry in the telecom sector responsible for the disruption has a 23% market share. Continue reading “Reliance Jio has second largest user base with 23% market share: Truecaller study”
You can now book an Uber ride directly from wrist if you have a Android Wear 2.0 powered smartwatch. The standalone app lets you request a ride without a smartphone and works completely on its own.
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It looks like WhatsApp is finally gearing up to rake some moolah. The most popular instant messaging platform has appointed Facebook executive Matt Idema as their new COO.
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Nubia has announced that it added a panic button on all its smartphones in India as per Government’s directive. The company has updated its software for the power button to also function like the panic button. Pressing the power button thrice will connect the consumers to the helpline and the GPS in the phone will help authorities track the location of the person. Continue reading “Nubia adds panic button on its smartphones in India”
Apple has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new fingerprint reading technology. The patent titled “Interactive display panel with IR diodes” was originally filed in 2014 and first spotted by AppleInsider. Continue reading “Apple’s latest patent hints at built-in fingerprint reader into iPhone display”
Facebook has announced major updates for video which brings new features. The social network has also launched a new app for TVs.
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Most of the people around the world are celebrating Valentine’s Day and so are the biggest telecoms companies India. Reliance Jio has been engaging in tussle with Airtel and Vodafone for some time now however, the company decided to blend in the Valentine’s Day fervor by wishing its rivals.
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Xiaomi has become the second largest smartphone vendor in India in Q4 2016 with 10.7 percent market share, according to latest report from IDC. The Chinese smartphone maker also said it has sold more than three million units of Redmi 3S (includes Redmi 3S, Redmi 3S Prime and Redmi 3S+) in less than six months.
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Razer has updated its Blade line up of gaming laptop with improved display and faster Intel processor. The updated version Blade is now available in 14-inch 4K UHD display and is powered by Intel’s latest seventh generation Kaby Lake processors. Continue reading “Razer Blade 14-inch 4K UHD gaming laptop with Intel’s Kaby Lake chip announced starting at $1899”
There have been reports that Samsung will provide OLED panels for future iPhones. Now, a latest one from The Investor says Samsung has a finalised a $4.3-billion deal to manufacture 60 million OLED panels.
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ZTE launched Blade A2 Plus smartphone earlier this month for Rs. 11999. It packs 5000mAh battery and is powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6750T 64-bit processor. It sports a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD. Here is the battery life test result of the phone. Continue reading “ZTE Blade A2 Plus Battery Life Test”
