Vodafone launches Rs. 1999 pack with unlimited calls and 365 days validity

Vodafone has launched new Rs. 1999 plan, after launching the Rs. 1699 plan recently to take on Airtel’s long-validity plan. Similar to its Rs. 1699 plan, this offers 365 days / 1 year validity, unlimited local and STD calls and daily 100 free local/national SMS, however instead of 1GB data per day on the Rs. 1699 plan, the new plan offers 1.5GB 2G/3G/4G data per day.

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LG G8 ThinQ will feature 3D ToF front camera for face unlock

LG has announced that it has partnered with Infineon Technologies AG for Infineon REAL3 image sensor chip with Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology in the front-facing camera in upcoming LG G8 ThinQ that will be unveiled in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2019 on February 24th. Continue reading “LG G8 ThinQ will feature 3D ToF front camera for face unlock”

Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Resurrection Remix 7

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was amongst the best selling devices launched in 2018 but it runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based MIUI 10 as of now. As per an official announcement, Redmi Note 5 Pro is expected to get Android 9.0 (Pie) in Q1 2019 but the public beta testing for the MIUI Global ROM hasn’t started yet. Continue reading “Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro with Resurrection Remix 7”

WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour

WhatsApp has outlined how it is tackling abuse and spread of fake news on the messaging platform. The company said that they have built a machine learning system to detect users with abusive behavior and those sending bulk messages and creating multiple accounts with the sole purpose of spreading false and abusive content.  Continue reading “WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour”

Samsung Galaxy S10e with 5.8-inch display with in-screen camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor surfaces in renders [Update: More images]

Update – February 6, 2019: More renders of the phone have surfaced showing the fingerprint sensor on the right side. Live images have also surfaced online revealing the S10e and the punch-hole display.

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Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Punjab

Airtel today announced that it has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Punjab to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings – homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Punjab”

Apple appoints Deirdre O’Brien as senior vice president of Retail and People as Angela Ahrendts leaves

Apple Deirdre O’Brien

Apple has announced that Deirdre O’Brien will be taking on new responsibilities for Apple’s retail and online stores in an expanded role as senior vice president of Retail + People, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. After five transformative years leading the company’s retail and online stores, Angela Ahrendts will be parting from Apple.  Continue reading “Apple appoints Deirdre O’Brien as senior vice president of Retail and People as Angela Ahrendts leaves”

Get Android 9.0 Pie on OnePlus 2 with Pixel Experience ROM

Launched in 2015, OnePlus 2 was one of the popular devices from the OnePlus portfolio, even though it didn’t take off well among the customers. Post few months after the launch, OnePlus announced the second-generation device won’t be receiving an update to Android Nougat after all. With this, OnePlus promised its users an update it couldn’t deliver. Continue reading “Get Android 9.0 Pie on OnePlus 2 with Pixel Experience ROM”

Google releases Password Checkup Chrome extension to detect vulnerable username and passwords

Google Password Checkup

Google has introduced a new Password Checkup Chrome extension to help keep your password safe. Whenever you sign in to a site, Password Checkup will trigger a warning if the username and password you use are one of over 4 billion credentials that Google knows to be unsafe. You can download it from Google Chrome webstore. Continue reading “Google releases Password Checkup Chrome extension to detect vulnerable username and passwords”

OPPO K1 with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 660, in-display fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 16990

OPPO has launched OPPO K1 , the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in India, as it had promised. packs a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Waterdrop notch display, is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 660 AIE with 4GB RAM, ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo), 16MP rear camera with LED flash, secondary 2MP camera and a 25MP front-facing camera.

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Facebook said to be planning on cross-platform business messaging

Facebook Smart Speaker

Facebook is said to be building a unified messaging for a business feature that will let businesses access and manage Instagram Direct Messages alongside its Facebook Messenger messages. This would mark Facebook’s first step toward building a tool to manage  messaging across Facebook’s apps for businesses.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A get a limited-period price cut in India

Xiaomi has announced a price cuts for select models of Redmi 6 series phones – Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A in India on Amazon, Flipkart and Mi.com for a limited period. This comes after the Redmi 6  and Redmi 6 Pro  received permanent price cuts last month, and the company started selling the Redmi 6A at the original launch price starting December. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A get a limited-period price cut in India”

Emoji 12 with 230 new emojis including Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sloth, and more finalized

Emoji 12

Unicode Consortium has approved the final emoji list for 2019 which includes a total of 230 emojis and will be coming to major platforms this year. Additions include previously drafted candidates such as a Flamingo, Otter, and Guide Dog, as well as a Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sari, Sloth, and Mate. Continue reading “Emoji 12 with 230 new emojis including Waffle, Hindu Temple, Sloth, and more finalized”

Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Note S Pen camera functionality with optical system

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a patent for Samsung Electronics hinting at the company’s brand new plans for the S Pen. This patent focuses on the S Pen doubling as a camera that could provide users with a vastly superior optical zooming system in contrast to the digital zoom. Continue reading “Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Note S Pen camera functionality with optical system”

Xiaomi opens crowdfunding for Mi Sports Shoes 2 in India at Rs. 2499

After teasers, Xiaomi has opened crowdfunding for its Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India. Xiaomi says that it is created using Uni-Moulding process, is Shock-absorbent, has anti-slip design and is durable for machine wash. It was introduced in China last year as Mi Sport Sneakers 2.

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