April Fools’ Day 2019: OnePlus Warp Car, Ola Restrooms, Screen Cleaner in Google Files app and more

It is that time of the year, when even the tech world goes overboard with April Fools’ Day pranks. Every year geniuses at top tech companies, thanks to their creative juices, come up with the coolest and weirdest ideas and innovations. Let us dive in and see what the great minds have for us this year! Continue reading “April Fools’ Day 2019: OnePlus Warp Car, Ola Restrooms, Screen Cleaner in Google Files app and more”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback!

Xiaomi introduced Pro version of Redmi Note for the first time in India last year along with Redmi Note 5, but Redmi Note 5 was not a significant upgrade from Redmi Note 4 and hence Redmi Note 5 Pro became a preferred choice amongst consumers. The company didn’t even bother to launch Redmi Note 6, instead, it launched Redmi Note 6 Pro without launching regular Redmi Note 6 back in November. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Review: Note-worthy comeback!”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Camera Samples

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 smartphone along with Redmi Note 7 Pro on February 28 in India. We already brought you the first impressions of the phone and benchmarks scores, here we have the camera samples from the phone. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Camera Samples”

Sony to shut down smartphone plant, cut down 50% smartphone workforce by 2020 to make business profitable

For those, who follow tech, Sony’s failing smartphone business should come as no surprise. In the recent past, the smartphone business of the Japanese handset maker Sony has shrunk by almost half. Even though other departments of Sony is in a healthy position, the chronically ailing mobile market may not last much it seems. Continue reading “Sony to shut down smartphone plant, cut down 50% smartphone workforce by 2020 to make business profitable”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 9.0 Pie MIUI beta update starts rolling out, brings system-wide dark mode and Game Turbo [Download Link]

Update: You can download the Android Pie based MIUI 9.3.28 recovery ROM here and flash it using the recovery method or download fastboot ROM here and flash it manually.

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Twitter rolls out ‘Lights out’ AMOLED-friendly true-black dark mode

As per the latest news, Twitter is expanding its dark mode options for iOS users by adding a “Lights Out” option as well as an automatic dark mode. There is an optional setting that makes the current dark mode more of a pitch black. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out ‘Lights out’ AMOLED-friendly true-black dark mode”

Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale on Flipkart: Offers on ZenFone 5Z, LG V30+, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Moto One Power and more

Flipkart has started its three-day Qualcomm Snapdragon Days Sale. During the sale, it offers deals on range of Snapdragon-powred smartphones including ZenFone 5Z, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Moto One Power, LG V30+, LG G7 ThinQ, Moto X4 and more.

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Gmail for iOS gets much needed swipe gesture

Gmail

Google recently announced a brand-new mobile redesign for Gmail with many new productivity improvements. The company has added a new swipe action in Gmail on iOS to do any of the following actions: Archive, Trash, Mark as read/unread, Snooze, and Move to. Continue reading “Gmail for iOS gets much needed swipe gesture”

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE, S Pen support announced

After the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) announcement last month, Samsung has silently introduced the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Edition (SM-P205). It has an 8-inch Full HD screen, is powered by Exynos 7904 14nm processor with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also has support for S Pen with a slot. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE, S Pen support announced”

OPPO Reno case renders, video show new pop-up camera design, no-notch display [Update: Detailed specifications]

Update: March 29, 2019: Detailed specifications of the standard edition of OPPO Reno with model numbers PCAM00 and PCAT00 have been certified by TENAA revealing detailed specifications.  This shows a compact body even though it has a large 6.4-inch screen.

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watchOS 5.2 brings ECG functionality to Apple Watch Series 4 in Europe and Hong Kong

Apple Watch ECG

Back in December last year Apple rolled out watchOS 5.1.2 update to Apple Watch Series 4 bringing an ECG app that lets customers take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to provide critical data to physicians. Continue reading “watchOS 5.2 brings ECG functionality to Apple Watch Series 4 in Europe and Hong Kong”

Apple acknowledges latest MacBook keyboard issues

After the issue of sticking and non-responsive keys, the Cupertino giant Apple launched new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models last year with the 3rd-gen butterfly keyboard. Now, as per the recent WSJ report, some customers are still experiencing these issues. Continue reading “Apple acknowledges latest MacBook keyboard issues”

Samsung posts Galaxy Fold’s folding test video, says it can outlast 200,000 folds and unfolds

Samsung introduced its first Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone last month and said that it will be available in April in Europe, UK and the US. The company at the launch event said that the phone uses new polymer layer that makes Galaxy Fold flexible and tough, built to last, and the hinge with multiple interlocking gears housed in a hidden enclosure offers a seamless closing and opening.

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Vivo emerges as the fastest growing brand in January 2019: GfK report

vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, today announced that as per the latest GfK report, vivo has emerged as the fastest growing brand with 63.2% growth in terms of value and 60.9% growth in terms of volume in January 2019 versus January 2018. Continue reading “Vivo emerges as the fastest growing brand in January 2019: GfK report”

IPL 2019: Track live cricket scores on Amazon Echo with Alexa

As the IPL fever grips the entire nation, Alexa is prepping up with knowledge about the various teams, players, match schedules and trivia. From now, Amazon Echo users will be able to easily track live cricket match scores and follow their favourite teams and cricketers using simple voice commands. Continue reading “IPL 2019: Track live cricket scores on Amazon Echo with Alexa”