Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile apps. He uses the phones he reviews as his main phone. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram

Android 11 Developer Preview with privacy and security enhancements, APIs for 5G, biometrics and more released

Google has released Android 11 Developer Preview ahead of the final release later this year so that developers can test it, this time bit early. This brings new features to help users manage access to sensitive data and files, and Google says it has hardened critical areas of the platform to keep the OS resilient and secure. For developers, Android 11 brings several features including enhancements for foldables and 5G, call-screening APIs, new media and camera capabilities, machine learning, and more. Continue reading “Android 11 Developer Preview with privacy and security enhancements, APIs for 5G, biometrics and more released”

HUAWEI to introduce new devices at global virtual event on February 24

Huawei has announced that it will introduce new range of products at its “Huawei Consumer Business Product and Strategy” virtual launch event on February 24th in Madrid, after the GSMA cancelled the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona due to Coronavirus concerns. Continue reading “HUAWEI to introduce new devices at global virtual event on February 24”

Samsung launches new Dura Series and Copper Series Convertible Inverter ACs in India starting at Rs. 33499

Samsung has launched Dura Series and Copper Series Convertible Inverter Air Conditioners for the upcoming summer season. These new ACs come in 1-ton and 1.5-ton variants with three-star and five-star energy efficiency options. All the five new models come with the Convertible Mode. Continue reading “Samsung launches new Dura Series and Copper Series Convertible Inverter ACs in India starting at Rs. 33499”

OnePlus 7T OxygenOS 10.3.1 update brings January Android security patch, Jio VoWiFi support and more

OnePlus has finally started rolling out OxygenOS 10.3.1 [India] / 10.0.8 [EU and Global] update for the OnePlus 7T users that brings January Android security patch, VoWiFi support for Jio users Shelf and lots more. This update was rolled out for OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 last week. Continue reading “OnePlus 7T OxygenOS 10.3.1 update brings January Android security patch, Jio VoWiFi support and more”

Samsung Galaxy A71 with 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity-O AMOLED display, Android 10, 64MP quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 29999

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F) smartphone, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘A series’ in India after it was announced back in December. It packs a 6.7-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED infinity display with 20:9 aspect ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC with 8GB RAM, features 64MP main + 12MP 123-degree ultra-wide + 5MP macro and 5MP depth sensors and a 32-megapixel front camera. It has Super Steady Video that eliminates screen flickering when users record videos of a moving object or on the move. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A71 with 6.7-inch FHD+ Infinity-O AMOLED display, Android 10, 64MP quad rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 29999”

HONOR MagicBook and HONOR 9X Pro global launch event scheduled for February 24 in Spain

HONOR today announced global launch of HONOR MagicBook series and HONOR 9X Pro smartphone at a separate event in Barcelona, Spain on February 24th after GSMA has cancelled MWC next week. HONOR said that this is the first time it is globally launching its first laptop series, HONOR MagicBook. The launch will further strengthen the brand’s 1+8+N strategy, an ecosystem that integrates one smartphone, eight categories of additional connected products and a wide range of third-party linked devices. Continue reading “HONOR MagicBook and HONOR 9X Pro global launch event scheduled for February 24 in Spain”

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ now available for pre-order in India for Rs. 11990

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Buds+ with a range of improvements and features at its Unpacked 2020 event last week. After opening pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 series in India, Samsung has started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Buds+ in the country on Samsung.com at Rs. 11,990 (MRP Rs. 13,990), which will start shipping from March 6th. The earbuds come in Blue, Black and White colors. Samsung is offering the earbuds for as low as Rs. 1990 for those who pre-order the Galaxy S20 phones. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Buds+ now available for pre-order in India for Rs. 11990”

Realme announces realme Link app for its upcoming IoT devices

realme was started as a smartphone company in India back in 2018. Back in December last year the company’s CEO Madhav Sheth said that the company plans to launch IoT devices in 2020 and also said that his goal is to build realme as a tech lifestyle brand. Today the company has introduced realme Link, which is its upcoming app for realme IoT products. Continue reading “Realme announces realme Link app for its upcoming IoT devices”

LG K61, K51S and K41S with FullVision Display, quad rear cameras, military-level durability announced

LG has announced new K series smartphones that includes K61, K51S and K41S. The K61 features a 6.5 FHD+ FullVision Display and the K51S and K41S feature an 6.5-inch 20:9 HD+ FullVision Display. These feature quad-camera array consisting of a high-resolution main camera, wide angle lens, depth sensor and a macro lens, a first in the K series. The 48MP main lens in the top-of-the line K61 is the highest resolution camera ever offered in an LG smartphone while the 32MP camera in the K51S also surpasses the pixel count of any previous LG phone, said LG. Continue reading “LG K61, K51S and K41S with FullVision Display, quad rear cameras, military-level durability announced”

Realme X50 Pro 5G with Super AMOLED 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 865 launching in India on February 24

realme recently announced that realme X50 5G will now be introduced online globally in Madrid on February 24th. Today realme India has announced that it will be launched in the country on the same date. This is similar to the global teaser. The company said that this will be India’s First 5G smartphone since it is coming before the iQOO 3 5G debuts on the 25th of February. Continue reading “Realme X50 Pro 5G with Super AMOLED 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 865 launching in India on February 24”

Google is shutting down Google Station Free Wi-Fi program in India and globally

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Back in September 2016 Google introduced Google Stations, a new internet access platform as a partnership between Google, Indian Railways and Railtel to bring fast, free public Wi-Fi to over 400 of the busiest railway stations in India by mid-2020. Today Google has announced that it has decided to shut down Google Station program globally this year. Continue reading “Google is shutting down Google Station Free Wi-Fi program in India and globally”

Noise Shots XO Review

Noise launched the Shots XO, the company’s latest wireless earbuds recently. It features Bluetooth 5.0, aptX support, has touch controls and promises over 6 hours of playback. After using it for a few weeks, here is the review of Noise Shots XO. Continue reading “Noise Shots XO Review”

OPPO Smartwatch with flexible, curved screen teased in official image [Update: New image]

Update: February 17, 2020: OPPO VP Brian Shen has shared another image of the smartwatch highlighting the 3D curved screen.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with water-resistant body, up to 20 hours battery life in India for Rs. 1399

Xiaomi just launched Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India, as expected. It has 5W output, comes with IPX5 ratings for water resistance, has Bluetooth 5.0 with one-key function to answer or end a call and offers up to 20 hours of battery life. Xiaomi says that the speaker has been exclusively made for India. Continue reading “Xiaomi launches Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with water-resistant body, up to 20 hours battery life in India for Rs. 1399”

Samsung Galaxy A70e with 6.1-inch display, triple rear cameras surface

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A70 smartphone back in March last year and the Galaxy A70s, its successor was introduced later. Now the renders of the Galaxy A70e, a cheaper version has surfaced. This shows a flat screen with waterdrop notch, which is said to be around 6.1-inch inches, compared to 6.7-inch curved AMOLED screen, and also has slightly large bezels around the screen. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A70e with 6.1-inch display, triple rear cameras surface”