LG G7 ThinQ to get Android 9.0 Pie update in Q1 2019

LG has been beta testing the Android Pie for the G7 ThinQ for a while now before pushing out the stable version. The company has officially confirmed that the stable Pie update would roll out from Q1, 2019 and this applies for Korea.  Continue reading “LG G7 ThinQ to get Android 9.0 Pie update in Q1 2019”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android 9.0 Pie update said to roll out from January 15th; Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 series in February

Samsung has pushed the Android 9.0 Pie stable update to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ earlier this week. It also started the beta testing for the Galaxy Note 9 and has been pushing updates in regular intervals. Now, according to Samsung Turkey the final stable update for the Galaxy Note 9 is expected to roll out from January 15th.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android 9.0 Pie update said to roll out from January 15th; Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 series in February”

Samsung Galaxy A50 with Exynos 9610, Android 9.0 Pie, 4000mAh battery surfaces

Samsung with the Galaxy Note 9 has pushed the battery to a bigger capacity and it seems like the company might extend it to the mid-range as well in 2019. The Galaxy M20 is rumored to have a 5,000 mAh battery, and the upcoming A-series smartphone; the Galaxy A50 might come with a 4000mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A50 with Exynos 9610, Android 9.0 Pie, 4000mAh battery surfaces”

Essential Phone officially discontinued as company shifts focus to future products

The Essential phone might not have seen the success it needed but the phone was well worth for the price after the price cuts. The phone despite the poor sales was always available for those who were interested, however, it went out of stock earlier today and the company now has confirmed that the Essential Phone won’t be restocked as the company shifts its focus to future products. Continue reading “Essential Phone officially discontinued as company shifts focus to future products”

Portronics SoundDrum Bluetooth speaker with FM Radio launched

Portronics has launched SoundDrum, its new Bluetooth speaker with FM Radio with an in-built antenna and other connectivity options. It is compact in size and has a water-resistant and dust tight body.  It has two powerful 5W speakers that promises loud, crisp and clear sound and comes with built-in microphone for hands-free calling when connected to a smartphone. It has a FM tuner

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Huawei P Smart 2019 with 6.21-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced

After FCC certification and several leaks, Huawei has officially announced its P Smart 2019 mid-range smartphone in the UK and has also listed the phone in European countries.  It has a 6.21-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio and over 90% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with 3GB RAM, support for GPU Turbo 2.0 and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for AI portraits and AI scene detection. Continue reading “Huawei P Smart 2019 with 6.21-inch FHD+ Dewdrop Display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie announced”

Reliance Jio Happy New Year offer launched – 100% cashback on recharge of Rs. 399

Last year Reliance Jio launched Happy New Year plans, this year the company has introduced Happy New Year offer that gives both pre-paid and post-paid users 100% cashback in the form of AJIO voucher on recharge opting for Rs.399 recharge on Jio app or website.

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OnePlus 6 and 6T OxygenOS beta update brings caller id feature for India, new launcher and gallery features

OnePlus has released second OxygenOS open beta update for the OnePlus 6T and beta 10 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including new caller ID feature for India in partnership with a Bengaluru-based company. The update also brings screen brightness control improvements, new features for Gallery and Launcher.

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OnePlus 6T year-end offer includes instant discount, No-cost EMI, exchange offer and more

OnePlus has announced its exclusive New Year offers for OnePlus 6T buyers starting 29 December, 2018. The year-end offer includes  instant discount on all EMI transactions, 6 months of No-cost EMI, additional INR 2,000 off on exchange of  old OnePlus device for the OnePlus 6T. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T year-end offer includes instant discount, No-cost EMI, exchange offer and more”

YI Home Security camera receives a limited-period price cut in India, available on Amazon for Rs. 1999

YI Technology launched its YI home camera last year for Rs. 2990. Now it has received a priced cut to Rs. 1,999 on Amazon.in, making it the lowest price that the product has ever been offered at. This limited period offer till the 26th of January, 2019. The product is also available on Flipkart at Rs. 2,190.

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Voto V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 4,999

VOTO V5x

Voto Mobiles has launched V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones in India. All the 4 models run on Android 7.0 Nougat and are powered by the Quad-Core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.  Continue reading “Voto V11, V12, V3, and V5x smartphones launched in India starting at Rs. 4,999”

Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report

Sony 3D Camera

Sony is said to be boosting the production of its next-generation 3D sensors after receiving interest from customers including Apple Inc. The chips will power front and rear-facing 3D cameras for various smartphone models in 2019. Sony kick-started the mass production in late summer to meet demand, according to Satoshi Yoshihara, head of Sony’s sensor division. Continue reading “Sony to boost 3D camera sensor production after increased interest from Apple: Report”

Google Fit gets 30-day fitness challenge as part of #GetFitWithGoogle

Google Fit

Google in time for the new year has started offering a 30-day fitness challenge through its Fit app. The challenge is designed to kick-start the new-year on a healthier, more active note. The challenge begins on January 1, but it is already available to sign up. Continue reading “Google Fit gets 30-day fitness challenge as part of #GetFitWithGoogle”

Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL with Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack said to launch on Verizon in 2019

Pixel 3 Lite

According to sources, Google said to be planning on launching two Pixel smartphones; dubbed Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL on Verizon in early spring 2019. An exact announcement date and pricing are not yet known. We have already started hearing rumors and leaks about both the smartphones adding more weight to the possible launch. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL with Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack said to launch on Verizon in 2019”

Foxconn said to begin assembly of premium iPhones in Tamil Nadu, India in 2019

Apple

According to reports, Apple is said to begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019. This will also be the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will make the iPhones in the country.  Continue reading “Foxconn said to begin assembly of premium iPhones in Tamil Nadu, India in 2019”