Xiaomi could launch Mi 10i with 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730G 5260mAh battery in India soon

Xiaomi introduced the Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone with the codenamed ‘toco’ in Europe back in April. Now the smartphone is rumoured to be introduced in India as Mi 10i since the phone has surfaced with the code name ‘tocoin’ and reveals a similar 64MP quad camera arrangement. Continue reading “Xiaomi could launch Mi 10i with 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730G 5260mAh battery in India soon”

India smartphone market records 50.6% YoY decline in Q2 2020, predicted to recover in 2H 2020:IDC

In Q2 2020, the Indian smartphone market shipped 18.2 million units, recording a decline of 50.6% YoY, according to a report by IDC. The decline was primarily caused by the COVID-19 and the top 5 smartphone sellers for the quarter were Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, realme and OPPO.

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Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service will not come to iOS: Here’s why

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There have been instances of developers complaining about Apple’s restrictive policies for its App Store, and now, Microsoft has announced that its game streaming service, xCloud, will not be coming to the iOS or iPadOS platform after the beta Testflight period ends.

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Netflix gets Hindi user interface across mobile, TV and web

Netflix has launched user interface in Hindi for members who prefer Hindi to easily discover, access and enjoy their favourite Indian and international films and series. The complete Netflix experience in Hindi, from sign up to search rows, collections and payment, is available across all devices on mobile, TV and web. Continue reading “Netflix gets Hindi user interface across mobile, TV and web”

Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL ahead of Pixel 5 launch

Google introduced Pixel 4a earlier this week and also confirmed that Pixel 5 with 5G support will release later this year. Now the company has confirmed the discontinuation of the Pixel 4 series — Pixel 4 and 4 XL in less than a year of launch. Right now, both the smartphones are not available for sale in the official Google Store in the US. From now on, it will be available only through 3rd party retailers as remaining units sell-through. Continue reading “Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL ahead of Pixel 5 launch”

Microsoft reportedly interested in acquiring India and Europe operations of TikTok

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Just earlier this week, we reported that Microsoft was in talks with ByteDance to acquire TikTok’s operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Now, Microsoft is looking to expanding its acquisition to TikTok’s operations in India and Europe too, according to a new report.

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Noise Colorfit NAV Review

Noise launched the Colorfit NAV, the company’s first GPS smartwatch this week. Apart from GPS, it has a high-resolution screen, features including music controls, IP68 ratings, heart rate sensor and more. I have been using the smartwatch from Noise for about a week now, here is the review. Continue reading “Noise Colorfit NAV Review”

Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones announced for $349

Sony has released their fourth generation headphones of the highly popular 1000X series, called the WH-1000XM4. The headphones build upon the existing technologies of the WH-1000XM3, and adds a lot of new smart functionalities like on-ear detection, multiple device pairing, adaptive sound control, along with better noise cancellation and more.

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Acer Aspire 5 Magic Purple edition with 10th Gen Intel Core i3 CPU, Intel Optane memory launched in India

Acer has announced the launch of their new Aspire 5 laptop in Magic Purple color version in India, this time featuring Intel’s 10th gen Core i3-1005G1 processor, a full-HD 14-inch screen, solid-state storage, Wi-Fi 6 support, Intel Optane and a long battery life of 11 hours

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OnePlus users get early access to 90fps PUBG Mobile gaming experience

OnePlus has announced a partnership with PUBG Mobile to bring exclusive early access support for 90fps in the game on supported OnePlus smartphones. Users worldwide (except Mainland China, Japan, and Korea) will be able to exclusively access the 90fps option from today, August 6th for a period of a month.

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MediaTek T700 5G modem to power Intel 5G laptops from 2021

MediaTek has announced new partnership with Intel to bring 5G to next-generation Intel laptops with MediaTek T700 5G modem. MediaTek said that it has completed 5G standalone (SA) calls in real world test scenarios. Intel  is readying co-engineering support for its OEM partners, said the company. Continue reading “MediaTek T700 5G modem to power Intel 5G laptops from 2021”

Noise Colorfit Nav smartwatch with 1.4-inch color display, GPS launched, available for Rs. 3999

Update: August 6, 2020 — Noise today launched the Noise Colorfit Nav at Rs. 3999 on Amazon India during Prime Day sale and said that its regular price is Rs 4,499. Continue reading “Noise Colorfit Nav smartwatch with 1.4-inch color display, GPS launched, available for Rs. 3999”

Harman Kardon launches new range of headphones and speakers in India

Harman Kardon, a leading manufacturer of audio products, has announced the launch of multiple new headphones and speakers in India. The new FLY range of headphones include the FLY BT (Bluetooth), FLY TWS (true wireless) and FLY ANC (active noise cancelling), and the speakers launched include Aura Studio 3, Esquire Mini 2 and Onyx Studio 6 and the new compact Harman Kardon Neo.

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Sony WF-XB700 Review – Big on Bass, Low on Hype

Sony, the great Japanese electronics giant wants a piece of the new True Wireless economy. Armed with a legacy of delivering on promises and a good dose of “EXTRA BASS” splattered all over the box and inside the headset, the WF-XB700 aims to compete against the Samsung Galaxy Buds, which rightly dominates the premium segment. Beyond bass, there is great battery life rated at 9+9 hours and IPX4+1 certified water and dust resistance. I’ve been using this product for over a week now and I can say this for sure, Sony has delivered on the promises once again but as always, some conditions apply. The main question is, with so many Wireless Stereo Headsets in this world, could this be right one for you? Let’s find out in the review.

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Xiaomi launches Mi Beard Trimmer 1C with self-sharpening blades, 60-min run time in India for Rs. 999

Xiaomi today launched the Mi Beard Trimmer 1C, a cheaper version of the Mi Beard Trimmer that was launched last year. It has a quad edge design, features ultra precise self sharpening blades, comes with 20 length settings and offers 60 minutes of usage on a single charge. Continue reading “Xiaomi launches Mi Beard Trimmer 1C with self-sharpening blades, 60-min run time in India for Rs. 999”