Motorola Odin with Snapdragon 8150, 5G Moto Mod surfaces

Lenovo-owned Motorola is said to be working on a new smartphone codenamed ‘Odin’ which will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset and 5G Moto Mod support. Though this won’t be the final name for the device; we are inclined to believe it would be Moto Z4.  Continue reading “Motorola Odin with Snapdragon 8150, 5G Moto Mod surfaces”

ASUS Zenfone 5Z Android 9.0 (Pie) update will roll out in January 2019

ASUS launched its flagship Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL) smartphone in India back in July running Android Oreo with ZenUI 5.0. Today the company has confirmed that it will roll out the Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the smartphone by the end of January 2019. It also said that the update will be rolled out in a phased manner to avoid update server congestion.

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Xiaomi creates Guinness World Record by opening over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously, plans to open 5000+ Mi Stores by the end of 2019

After creating Guinness World Record by building the largest light mosaic (logo) in the world, back in September Xiaomi today announced that it has created a new Guinness World Record by inaugurating over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously at the exact same time. Located across 14 states, all new Mi Stores were collectively inaugurated at sharp 12 pm on 29 October, 2018, marking a first of its kind, unique achievement for the brand.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) with Quad rear cameras, 6.3-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM launched in India starting at Rs. 36990

Samsung just launched the Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F) the company’s latest top-end smartphone in the ‘Galaxy A’ series in India, as it had promised. It was announced last month at an even in Malaysia, packs a 6.3-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen, is powered by a Snapdragon 660 with up to 8GB of RAM, has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and packs a 3,800mAh battery with support for fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 series said to feature new DPSS Drilled M9 OLED Display

As we are inching closer to the Galaxy S10 launch, we are hearing more and more details about the flagships. Two latest reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S10 Will Feature next gen M9 Display Panels With Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) Laser Drilled Holes For The Front Camera And Infrared Sensor.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 series said to feature new DPSS Drilled M9 OLED Display”

Google to remove Calendar SMS notifications on January 7th

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Google has announced that starting from January 7th, 2019, SMS notifications from Google Calendar will no longer be available. Since Calendar offers in-app notifications, you can still get notified, regardless of your device or connection. Continue reading “Google to remove Calendar SMS notifications on January 7th”

OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Beta update brings OnePlus Roaming, Video Enhancer and more

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OnePlus has rolled out new Open Beta 7 for the OnePlus 6 the brings several new features including new OnePlus Roaming feature that allows users to use internet without a SIM card, somewhat like virual SIM. However, this doesn’t work for calls. OnePlus says that this will work globally in most of the countries/regions, and it will list out the plans available for the country/regions you are in so that you can purchase a suitable plan and access the Internet without a SIM. This is similar to Mi Roaming feature that was introduced by Xiaomi few years back.

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Skype calling rolling out to Amazon Alexa devices

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Skype has announced that Skype calling will be available on Amazon Alexa devices. With Skype on your Alexa-enabled device, you can connect hands-free with family and friends around the world just by saying, “Alexa, call Mom on Skype.” Continue reading “Skype calling rolling out to Amazon Alexa devices”

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL users encounter ‘fatal error’ camera bug

Google’s problems with bugs on Pixel phones never seem to stop and latest to join the list is the weird camera bug. Ironically, cameras are the biggest positive of the Pixel phones and this strange bug is causing it to crash. For some time, users have been running into a Pixel 3 fatal error camera bug which can render the camera completely useless. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL users encounter ‘fatal error’ camera bug”

Xiaomi takes over smartphone business of Meitu

Xiaomi has taken over the hardware business of Chinese selfie app and smartphone maker Meitu. Though the future smartphones will come with Meitu branding, Xiaomi will be responsible for design, R&D, and sales, while Meitu will still be involved in camera software. Continue reading “Xiaomi takes over smartphone business of Meitu”

Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus

Google PhotosGoogle Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust the background blur and change the focus. To edit, just pull up a portrait photo in Google Photos, then tap the editing icon to get to the editing menu, then click it one more time to edit depth and focus. Continue reading “Google Photos for iOS gets the ability to adjust background blur and change focus”

Instagram to remove inauthentic likes, followers and comments from accounts that use third-party apps

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Instagram has announced that it will start removing inauthentic likes, follows and comments from accounts that use third-party apps to boost their popularity. The company said that it will use machine learning tools to help identify accounts that use these services and remove the inauthentic activity. Continue reading “Instagram to remove inauthentic likes, followers and comments from accounts that use third-party apps”

LG WK9 XBOOM AI ThinQ Smart Display with 8-inch touch display announced

LG XBOOM AI ThinQ

LG has finally announced that the New Smart Display; LG XBOOM AI ThinQ model WK9 will be available in the United States with key markets in other regions to follow. The company mentioned that product at the IFA 2018 back in August. This smart display combines both Google Assistant and immersive sound quality from Meridian Audio.  Continue reading “LG WK9 XBOOM AI ThinQ Smart Display with 8-inch touch display announced”

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: LG G7 ThinQ at Rs. 29999, Moto X4 at Rs. 9999, offers on ZenFone 5Z, Honor 9N and more

Flipkart has started its four-day Mobiles Bonanza Sale, after festive sale last month. During the sale, it offers deals on range of smartphones including Xiaomi devices, Honor phones, Asus phones and more. There are also great deals on  LG G7 ThinQ, Moto X4 and more. Continue reading “Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza Sale: LG G7 ThinQ at Rs. 29999, Moto X4 at Rs. 9999, offers on ZenFone 5Z, Honor 9N and more”

WhatsApp could bring ephemeral messaging to rival Snapchat

WhatsApp Status currently has over 450 million daily active users, while Snapchat has a little 188 million. This is despite the lack of features like AR selfie masks, animated GIFs, or personalized avatars like Bitmoji. Snapchat lost total daily users in Q2 and Q3 2018 and even in Q2. Continue reading “WhatsApp could bring ephemeral messaging to rival Snapchat”