Google Android Things OS is a lightweight version of Android, designed to run on the Internet of Things devices. It received its first developer preview update back in 2016 and has been getting the update since then. Android Things will power the upcoming Google Assistant smart displays which were first showcased at the CES 2018. Continue reading “Google Android Things developer preview 8 with visual storage layout, group sharing and more released”
Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of April with an Oreo adoption rate now at a decent 4.6% which includes the Android 8.1 Oreo as well. With Android P right around the corner, this isn’t an exceptional adoption rate. Continue reading “Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 4.6%, Nougat is now on 30.8% devices”
OnePlus 5 and 5T got the Android 8.0 (Oreo) update earlier this year and the phones got the Android 8.1 Oreo beta update last month. Now the company has started rolling out OxygenOS 5.1 Android 8.1 (Oreo) stable update for both. This also brings new Gaming mode optimizations, network boost – network priority for gaming App in the foreground and more new features. Check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T Android 8.1 Oreo OxygenOS 5.1 update starts rolling out”
Apart from accessing information and other details, one of the advantages of the smartphone over the feature phone is the option to customize or design it to match their personality or current mood. One way of expressing themselves through the device is to simply change smartphone’s home screen, or lock screen, wallpaper or sometimes both. Continue reading “Hampus Olsson reveals his inspiration behind OnePlus 6 Wallpaper designs”
Vivo recently introduced the first smartphone in the world with an in-display fingerprint sensor followed by Huawei Mate RS Porche Design. Now OPPO appears to be the third one in the list as the company’s new patent which was received from State Intellectual Property Office of China (SIPO) reveals a fingerprint scanner under the display. Continue reading “OPPO patents smartphone with in-display fingerprint scanner”
Motorola launched Moto G5S smartphone, successor of the Moto G5 in India back in August last year for Rs. 13999. Today the company has announced a permanent price cut for the smartphone in the country, which is now available for Rs. 9999 after the price cut. Continue reading “Moto G5S gets a permanent price cut in India, now available for Rs. 9999”
OPPO launched the F7 smartphone in India last month for Rs. 21,990, which went on sale in the country starting April 9th. Today OPPO has launched Diamond Black 128GB Special Edition F7 in the country. This has a unique glass body that shimmers like gemstones, reflecting different colors with each glance from the use.
Continue reading “OPPO F7 Diamond Black 6GB RAM, 128GB Special Edition launched in India”
HMD Global is not backing out in launching phone across the globe, especially the Asian markets, and it now looks the company is on the verge of bringing a new mid-range smartphone dubbed Nokia X. According to a leaked digital advertisement that surfaced in China, the company will be launching the phone on April 27th. Continue reading “Nokia X with slim design surfaces, expected to launch on April 27th in China”
Sony just announced the Xperia XZ2 Premium , the company’s latest flagship smartphone in the XZ2 series, few months after the introduction of the Xperia XZ2 at MWC 2018. It has a 5.8-inch 4K HDR screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, 11% larger and 30% brighter than the 4K HDR display on the XZ Premium, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 3D glass body and features the same Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the back. It also has front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium with 5.8-inch 4K HDR display, Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM, Dual rear cameras announced”
Infinix launched Hot S3, a mid-range smartphone in the ‘Hot S’ series in India in February starting at Rs. 8999 in Sandstone Black and Brush Gold colors. Today it has launched the new Topaz Blue color variant of the smartphone. Other specifications are the same, including a 20-megapixel front camera with dual LED flash, 5.65-inch HD+ 18:9 display, Snapdragon 430 SoC with up to 4GB RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo with the company’s own XOS Hummingbird V3.0 on top. Continue reading “Infinix Hot S3 Topaz Blue color variant launched in India”
Sony today has launched the SRS-XB10, XB21, XB31, XB41 wireless water-resistant speakers in India. These speakers were earlier introduced at the CES 2018 event earlier this year. These come with extra bass sound and Live Sound mode feature. Continue reading “Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, SRS-XB21 and SRS-XB10 EXTRA BASS wireless water resistant speakers launched in India”
Last week Huawei’s Honor brand officially announced that the Honor 10 smartphone with dual rear cameras with A.I will be introduced at an event in Shanghai, China on April 19th. Now the smartphone has been certified in China with model numbers COL-AL00, COL-TL10, COL-TL00 and COL-AL10. The image of phone has not been revealed yet, but the listing reveals similar specifications as the Huawei P20.
Ever since Apple introduced the ‘Watch’, developers are behind Apple asking for the ability to create own watch faces. Currently, only Apple has the ability to provide watch faces, while some of them have content from Pixar and Disney. The reasons behind the control might be Apple’s desire to control the experience and branding as much as possible. Continue reading “Apple WatchOS 4.3.1 hints at support for third party watch faces”
Sony today launched five new new wireless headsets – WF-SP700N truly wireless earbuds, Sony WI-C300, WI-SP600N and WI-SP500 in-ear headphones and WH-CH400 and WH-CH500 wireless on-the ear headphones. These were introduced at CES 2018 earlier this year. The WF-SP700N and WI-SP600N come with with support for noise-canceling technology blocks out distractions to keep you focused, while Ambient Sound Mode lets you enjoy your music and still hear your surroundings. The WF-SP700N, WI-SP600N and WI-SP500 are splash-proof with IPX4 ratings. Continue reading “Sony WI-C300, WI-SP600N and WI-SP500 wireless in-ear, WH-CH400, WH-CH500 on-the ear headphones, WF-SP700N earbuds launched in India starting at Rs. 2990”
Apple’s HomePod needs no introduction, it generated huge buzz prior to its launch, but good things end there. Post the rollout of the smart speaker, the latest Apple product’s sales have started declining every passing day. According to the KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, HomePod shipments “could be far below market expectations. Continue reading “Apple said to launch low-priced HomePod: KGI”
