Samsung Galaxy Note9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, used as long-range self-timer

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch invite

Samsung already confirmed that its flagship Note 9 will be launching on August 9th and with launch still a month far, rumors are not resting. Latest we hear is that the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. This rumor falls in line with the reports of S Pen going to receive its “biggest update ever” for Samsung’s Note flagship smartphone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, used as long-range self-timer”

Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge RockStar for Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X launched in India for Rs. 4999

Belkin launched Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar adapter for iPhone last year, this year it has launched 3.5mm Audio + Charge RockStar that plugs into the Lightning connector, offering a way for users to simultaneously charge their iPhone and listen to music using 3.5 mm headphone jack devices. This adapter also allows for data syncing through the Lightning connector as well as microphone and remote control on the headphone jack. Continue reading “Belkin 3.5mm Audio + Charge RockStar for Apple iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X launched in India for Rs. 4999”

Vivo Z1i with 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced

Vivo announced Z1 in China in May, today it has officially introduced the Z1i, a cheaper version of the smartphone in China, after it surfaced last week. It has specifications as the Z1, including a 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D curved glass display with a notch, 90% screen-to-body ratio and narrow bezels, 4GB of RAM, Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.0 on top and features a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera, but this is powered by Snapdragon 636 instead of Snapdragon 660, comes with 128GB of storage and a 16-megapixel front camera. Continue reading “Vivo Z1i with 6.26-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced”

Moto E5 Plus with 6-inch 18:9 display, 5000mAh battery launching in India on July 10 exclusively on Amazon

After the launch of Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play last month, Motorola today sent out invites for the launch of Moto E5 Plus smartphone in India on July 10th exclusively on Amazon.in. It was introduced back in April, and packs a  6-inch HD+ screen and packs a 5000mAh battery. Continue reading “Moto E5 Plus with 6-inch 18:9 display, 5000mAh battery launching in India on July 10 exclusively on Amazon”

Lenovo HX06 Active Smartband water-resistant band with OLED display launched in India for Rs. 1299

Lenovo today launched  HX06 Active Smartband, couple of months after launching the HX03 Cardio and HX03F Spectra bands. It is water-resistant and comes with OLED Monochrome display that shows activity, time, date and more. It doesn’t have a heart rate sensor. Continue reading “Lenovo HX06 Active Smartband water-resistant band with OLED display launched in India for Rs. 1299”

Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more

Gboard

Google’s stock keyboard Gboard is said to be testing a new smart replies feature that will work for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat, and more. The feature is currently in development, so might be a while before it rolls out to everyone. Continue reading “Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more”

Amazon Alexa gets kid-focused skills in India

Alexa Skills for Kids

Amazon today has launched a new category of Alexa skills that are specifically for children under 13 years of age in India. These skills will bring back experiences and characters from renowned Indian and global brands such as Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, ChuChu TV, PAC-MAN, Hungama, Appu Series, Videogyan, HooplaKidz, Playablo, Moshi Twilight, and Bob the Train. These skills can be accessed on all Amazon Echo devices as well as from Alexa app for smartphones. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa gets kid-focused skills in India”

Samsung Galaxy On6 with 5.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 14490

Samsung just launched Galaxy On6 (SM-J600G), in the ‘On series’ in India. It has a 5.6-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display, is powered by an Octa-Core Exynos 7870 processor with 4GB of RAM, runs on Android 8.0  (Oreo) with Samsung’s own UI on top, has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, both with LED flash. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy On6 with 5.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display, 4GB RAM, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 14490”

Sony confirms it is looking to downsize its operations in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa

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Sony has confirmed that it is looking into the possibility of downsizing its operations in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. The company’s confirmation comes after reports from tipster Evan Blass said that Sony would shut down mobile operations in the said regions. Continue reading “Sony confirms it is looking to downsize its operations in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa”

Spotify Lite with basic functionality released for Android

Spotify Lite

The craze for Lite/ trimmed down apps these days is racing ahead, and now it is Spotify whose Lite app has made its way to Play Store. However, the implementation isn’t exactly the greatest, and it is missing a lot of crucial features from the main.  Continue reading “Spotify Lite with basic functionality released for Android”

Instagram testing the ability to ask questions in Stories

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Instagram- the Facebook-owned company now has added the ability to ask questions in its Stories after rolling out the option to add soundtracks to your Stories. The feature is dubbed “ask a question,” and has started rolling out at least for Android users, but not for all though.

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RED Hydrogen One with 5.7-inch holographic display, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 specifications surface in benchmarks

RED HYDROGEN ONEAhead of the official release in August, RED Hydrogen One which was introduced last year has been spotted Geekbench benchmarks. It confirms most of the previously rumored details like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, and 6GB of RAM.
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Apple’s 2018 iPhones said to feature both embedded Apple SIM and traditional SIM card tray

Apple Dual SIM

Apple will be launching three new iPhones later this year, and rumor mill already started flowing in details, fresh to join the list is the that the 2018 iPhones said to feature both embedded Apple SIM and traditional SIM card tray.  Continue reading “Apple’s 2018 iPhones said to feature both embedded Apple SIM and traditional SIM card tray”

OnePlus introduces Amber Red OnePlus 6, available in India from July 16

After rumors, OnePlus has officially introduced the Amber Red version of its flagship OnePlus 6 smartphone that joins the Mirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White and OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition versions of the smartphone. The company introduced Lava Red OnePlus 5T smartphone back in November last year. Other than the color, other specifications are similar to the original OnePlus 6.

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Aadhaar holders can now generate their 16-digit Virtual ID (VID)

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The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced 16-digit Virtual ID (VID), which is a random number mapped with the Aadhaar number. This can be used instead of Aadhaar number wherever eKYC compliance is needed. You can generate 16-digit VID on UIDAI website here or mobile app by entering your 12-digit Aadhaar number (UID), security code and OTP that you receive on your mobile number attached. You can generate a VID once a day, and there is no expiry period.
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