Google Home can now connect and stream music to Bluetooth speakers

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Google Home just got better; the company now lets you connect your Home device to your personal Bluetooth speaker so you can control your entertainment experience simply using the sound of your voice. Firstly, you need to pair any compatible Bluetooth speaker with your Google Home. Continue reading “Google Home can now connect and stream music to Bluetooth speakers”

Wear OS Android P developer preview with dark theme, battery improvements released

Google just released the Android P developer preview for Wear OS after re-branding the Android Wear earlier this month. The Android P developer preview is now available for Huawei Watch 2 Bluetooth, and it can be installed on either the Sport or Classic versions.  Continue reading “Wear OS Android P developer preview with dark theme, battery improvements released”

Facebook revamps privacy and security settings following criticism

Facebook has been in the news over the past week or so for all the wrong reasons. The company has officially come out and announced its roadmap in cracking down the platform abuse and user data security. Today the company is back at it and mentioned that it is revamping its privacy and security settings. Continue reading “Facebook revamps privacy and security settings following criticism”

MARVEL Strike Force free-to-play tactical RPG released for Android and iOS

FoxNext Games has released MARVEL Strike Force, a new tactical free-to-play RPG for Android and iOS.  “An assault on Earth has begun and Super Heroes and Super Villains are working together to defend it! Lead the charge by assembling your ultimate squad, including Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Loki, Elektra, Captain America and Iron Man, as you enter strategic combat against an all-new enemy threat,” says the game description.

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Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out

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HMD Global started rolling out Android 8.1 Oreo update for the  Nokia 8 smartphone last month. Now the company has started rolling out Android 8.1 (Oreo) update for the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 (2017) users in several countries including India. Continue reading “Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out”

Xiaomi Mi 7 Plus could feature in-display fingerprint sensor

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Xiaomi unveiled the Mi MIX 2S this week, but it did not feature an in-display fingerprint sensor as rumored earlier. Xiaomi smartphone code-named dipper surfaced in benchmarks with Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM and Android 8.0, which is rumored to be Mi 7.  According to the source code, the Mi 7 might not come with a fingerprint sensor, however Xiaomi is testing an in-display fingerprint scanner on dipperold, which could be the Mi 7 Plus.

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OnePlus 6 will have a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and retain headphone jack: Carl Pei

2018 has been the year of Android phones with iPhone X-style top-notch and for many obvious reasons, there has been a negative fuss surrounding it claiming to be a blunt rip off of the iPhone X.  Truth be spoken, there is no better alternative to bring in more screen real-estate without including a top notch. Yes, Apple has included a bunch of sensors including the Face ID in the top notch, and, Android-powered smartphones just have the regular sensor and front camera, but there is no better way to bring in an impressive screen-to-body ratio without designing it with a notch. Continue reading “OnePlus 6 will have a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and retain headphone jack: Carl Pei”

Moto Fest: Moto G5S Plus at Rs. 12999, offers on Moto X4, Moto Z2 Play and more

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Motorola has announced a temporary price cut on range of its smartphones on Flipkart, Amazon.in as well as offline stores as a part of Moto Fest sale. This includes its popular Moto E4 Plus, Moto G5S Plus, Moto X4 and Moto Z2 Play.

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Garmin Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch launched in the India for Rs. 15999

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Garmin today launched the Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch in India. It features a crystal touchscreen with a discreet display, meaning the precision hands show the time and dynamically move away when you swipe through your messages, heart rate, and other features. Continue reading “Garmin Vivomove HR Analog Digital Smartwatch launched in the India for Rs. 15999”

Amazon Kindle Lite for Android out of beta, launched in India

Amazon released Kindle Lite app for Android in Beta for low-end Android smartphones with limited storage and on 2G/3G networks last year. Now the company has launched the app for all the users in India after the best testing is complete. Kindle Lite lets you read eBooks instantly without having to wait for the entire book to download. The app less than 2MB and provides Kindle features including personalized recommendations, Whispersync (synching your eBooks across devices) as well as free eBook samples and titles across English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati and Malayalam. Continue reading “Amazon Kindle Lite for Android out of beta, launched in India”

HMD Global schedules an event in India on April 4, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 6 2018 Android One smartphones expected

HMD Global introduced the  Nokia 7 PlusNokia 8 Sirocco and new Nokia 6 Android One smartphones at the MWC 2018 last month. Earlier this week it launched the Nokia 1 Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone. Today it has sent out an invite for an event in in India on April 4th where it is expected to introduce the new Android One phones. It is not clear Nokia 8110 feature phone as well. The invite says next milestone of Nokia phones will be unveiled.

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Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Huawei yesterday introduced the Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS at an event in Paris. It is the company’s latest smartphone in the Porsche Design series. It sports a 6-inches OLED FullView 18:9 aspect ratio OLED display. Since it is a Porsche Designed phone, it comes with a premium build and an in-display fingerprint sensor. We have got our hands on the phone so let’s take a detailed look at hardware and specifications of the phone. Continue reading “Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Facebook reportedly delays Home-Speaker launch over user-data privacy violation crisis

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Facebook was expected to introduce the smart Home-Speaker at the F8 event in May but now it looks like the company has delayed its plans amid data-privacy practices and the outrage surrounding it, according to industry sources.  Continue reading “Facebook reportedly delays Home-Speaker launch over user-data privacy violation crisis”