Google Duo is getting a new update bringing the version number to V44, however, it doesn’t bring much to the table on the covers, but underneath there are few subtle inclusions. The team behind Duo is said to be working on a new Low Light mode to enhance the video-calling experience in underlit conditions. Continue reading “Google Duo v44 hints at Low Light mode, data saver, new call answering UI and more”
Xiaomi just launched the Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor of the Redmi Note Note 5 Pro in India, as it had promised. The major change is the 6.26-inch Full HD+ screen with a notch, 19:9 aspect ratio and dual front cameras, in addition to dual rear cameras, and the primary 12-megapixel camera now has f/1.9 aperture and 1.4μm pixel size for better low-light images. Both these have AI features including AI portrait and AI scene recognition. The rear camera can recognize scenes in 32 categories, including 5 which are India specific, and the front camera can detect 12 categories. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro with 6.26-inch 19:9 FHD+ display, dual front and rear cameras launched in India starting at Rs. 13999”
Microsoft launcher for Android gets a new update which brings Android 9.0 Pei’s Digital Wellbeing like feature which it is calling ‘Digital Health.’ This allows you to track which apps you use, how long you use them, and even how often you unlock your phone. Continue reading “Microsoft Launcher beta gets Android Pie-like Digital Health feature”
Apple has acquired Silk Labs, an AI startup that focuses on making AI software “lightweight enough” for consumer hardware like cameras and speakers. Silk’s website says that it aims to “bring next-generation visual and audio intelligence to connected products” with “state-of-the-art image and audio recognition.” Continue reading “Apple acquires AI startup Silk Labs”
Apple is said to be planning on bringing a low-cost Apple TV dongle similar to Amazon’s Fire Stick and Google Chromecast, according to a new report. The company has also held talks and discussions for the product which would be priced lower than the Apple TV. Continue reading “Apple said to be planning on Chromecast-like Apple TV Dongle to promote upcoming streaming service”
At the Galaxy A6s and the Galaxy A9s launch, Samsung has teased another smartphone; the Galaxy A8s s with a new kind of display that is now known as Infinity-O Display. Nothing else is known about the device back then, however, now things started developing. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8s with Infinity O notch display, triple rear cameras surface”
Instagram has announced that it is testing better and easy ways to better express yourself and more easily connect with the people. It mentioned that over the next few weeks, users may see features re-arranged at the top of the profile including changes to icons, buttons and the way you navigate between tabs. Continue reading “Instagram testing new Profile design to make it easier to connect, navigate between tabs and more”
Google has rolled out an update to Assistant on iOS which brings support for Siri Shortcuts. The company is trying hard to make Assistant a best replacement for Siri which currently is deeply ingrained within Apple’s platform. However, Google doesn’t want to miss any chance. Continue reading “Google Assistant for iOS gets support for Siri Shortcuts”
ASUS has sent out invites for the launch of ROG Phone, the company’s first gaming smartphone in India on November 29th. It was introduced back in June and comes with a 6-inch Full HD+ AMOLED HDR 90Hz, 1ms response time AMOLED display with DCIP3 gamut with Gaming HDR and Mobile HDR supported by dedicate hardware display chip, is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC that is clocked up to 2.96GHz with 8GB RAM.
Xiaomi launched the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime in India back in 2016 running MIUI 7 based on Android Marshmallow, and got MIUI 8, MIUI 9 as well as Android Nougat updates later, now it has finally started receving MIUI 10 Stable update. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Max Prime MIUI 10 Stable update starts rolling out [Download Link]”
Panasonic just launched Seekit Edge and Seekit Loop, two new Bluetooth trackers in India. These tags have Bluetooth 5.0 and let you find lost items such as keys, wallet, luggage and even keep your pets safe. The Seekit Loop is curved for utility and comfort, the perfect keychain and more, while the Seekit Edge is compact and sleek, perfect for a wallet and so much more, says the company. Both have IP65 ratings for water resistance.
Continue reading “Panasonic Seekit Loop and Seekit Edge Bi-Directional Bluetooth 5.0 water-resistant trackers launched in India starting at Rs. 1299”
Huawei’s Honor brand just announced Honor 10 Lite, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a large 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 up to 6GB RAM and 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 for detecting 22 different scenes.
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 is turning out to be the company’s most hyped smartphone in recent times. With every rumor and report, the device is becoming exciting and worth the wait. The latest report from The Wall Street Journal states that 10th anniversary S flagship will have three versions of the regular Galaxy S10 as well as a high-end “Beyond X” model that would feature a 6.7-inch display, six cameras, and support for 5G. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 Beyond X top-end model said to sport 6.7-inch display, six-cameras and 5G”
According to a report, Snapchat is said to be planning on releasing a new version of its Spectacles glasses with two cameras and a higher price point of $350 by the end of the year. The new Spectacles is internally codenamed Newport and will feature an all-new design with a more premium frame made of aluminum and cameras capable of producing augmented reality effects in videos. Continue reading “Snapchat said to launch 3rd gen Spectacles with two cameras at $350”
RHA has launched first true wireless earbuds, the TrueConnect in India. It is engineered for industry-leading sound and call quality with 25-hour battery life with the case and has IPX5 rating for sweat and weather resistance, says the company. The earpieces boast a five-hour battery life, with another four charges of five hours in the case.
