Google rolls out April 2018 Android security update, includes functional improvements for Pixel and Nexus devices

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month also includes a lot of functional improvements for these eligible Pixel and Nexus smartphones. Continue reading “Google rolls out April 2018 Android security update, includes functional improvements for Pixel and Nexus devices”

Nubia Z18 mini to be announced on April 11, could feature dual rear cameras, Full HD+ display

ZTE’s Nubia brand has scheduled an event on April 11th to unveil its mid-range Z18 mini, successor of last year’s Nubia Z17 mini in Beijing, China. The invite shows 24OO, which hints at 24-megapixel dual rear cameras for the phone or it could be 24-megapixel front camera. The invite doesn’t reveal any other details of the phone. Continue reading “Nubia Z18 mini to be announced on April 11, could feature dual rear cameras, Full HD+ display”

OnePlus 6 with Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 845 gets Wi-Fi Certification

With OnePlus 5T going out of stock in North America and company officially started talking more about the upcoming flagship and how it will have a top notch like iPhone X, it is very clear that OnePlus is on the verge of launching its next flagship in the coming few weeks. Today according to the WiFi certification, we know that the flagship will indeed be called as OnePlus 6.  Continue reading “OnePlus 6 with Android 8.1 Oreo, Snapdragon 845 gets Wi-Fi Certification”

Vivo Y71 with 5.99-inch FullView display, Android 8.1 gets certified

Vivo Y71, the company’s upcoming budget smartphone has been certified by TENAA in China. It reveals 5.99-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, 1.4GHz quad-core SoC, which should be Snapdragon 425, 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear cameras and a 5-megapixel front camera. It looks like it will have a plastic body and the phones doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor. Continue reading “Vivo Y71 with 5.99-inch FullView display, Android 8.1 gets certified”

Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival Sale on April 5 and 6: Up to Rs. 3000 off on smartphones, offers on accessories, Crazy combos and more

Few days back Xiaomi announced that it will hold Mi Fan Festival in India in the first week of April. Today the company has confirmed that it will hold the sale on April 5th and 6th. In the sale it will have discounts on smartphones, accessories, accessory combos as well as Crazy Combos on app. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Fan Festival Sale on April 5 and 6: Up to Rs. 3000 off on smartphones, offers on accessories, Crazy combos and more”

LG G7 said to feature a dedicated AI button, dual-rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture

LG G7 Neo Concept leak

LG may not have introduced the G7 at the MWC 2018 event but the device is surely staying in the news thanks to leaks and rumors. Today we are hearing that the device is said to feature a dedicated A.I button and f/1.5 aperture. According to the ETNews, the device is expected to go official in Seoul at the end of April and will be launched in Korea in mid-May. Continue reading “LG G7 said to feature a dedicated AI button, dual-rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture”

Xiaomi introduces Mi Bluetooth Earphones, Mi Dual-Unit Semi-in-Ear Headphones and Electronic thermometer

Xiaomi usually introduces new products during its Mi Fan Festival sale. Now it has introduced new Mi Bluetooth Earphones and Mi Dual-Unit Semi-in-Ear Headphones. The company has also introduced  new Electronic thermometer under its Mi Ecosystem which is also known as MIJIA in China. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces Mi Bluetooth Earphones, Mi Dual-Unit Semi-in-Ear Headphones and Electronic thermometer”

Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier Review

The Blueair Classic 480i is yet another air purifier that enters a crowded market space. Commanding a premium over the competition, the Classic 480i has an imposing size and an almost industrial build. So how much of an improvement is it over the competition? Let’s find out in our review. Continue reading “Blueair Classic 480i Air Purifier Review”

Lava Z91 with 5.7-inch Full View display, Face Unlock launched for Rs. 9999

Lava has launched Z91, the company’s first smartphone with Full View display. It has a 5.7-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by MediaTek MT6739 SoC, runs  Android 7.0 (Nougat) with Star OS 4.2 on top, has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, both with flash. It also has face unlock that promises to unlock the phone within 0.7 seconds. Continue reading “Lava Z91 with 5.7-inch Full View display, Face Unlock launched for Rs. 9999”

Honor 7A with 5.7-inch FullView display, dual rear cameras, Android 8.0 Oreo announced

Huawei’s Honor brand just announced Honor 7A, the latest budget smartphone, as it had promised. It has a 5.77-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 430 with up to 3GB RAM and runs on  Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera to capture the depth information for portrait shots. There is also a base version with 13-megapixel single rear camera. Continue reading “Honor 7A with 5.7-inch FullView display, dual rear cameras, Android 8.0 Oreo announced”

New studies see strong link between mobile phone radiation, cancer in rats

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New studies show a correlation between Cell Phone radiation and cancer. However, the correlation is evident in lab rats, so the debates over causality or whether any effects arise in people will continue. Continue reading “New studies see strong link between mobile phone radiation, cancer in rats”

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get a price cut in India

Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones in India back in April last year for Rs. 57,900 and Rs. 64,900, respectively. Few months after the launch the phones got a price cut to Rs. 53,900 and Rs. 58,900, respectively. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ get a price cut in India”

Paytm revamps its app to make it more intuitive, aims to increase money transfers

Paytm today has announced that it has revamped its app to make it, even more, user-friendly and intuitive. The revamped app personalizes the app experience for users. Money Transfers are also simpler, and instant transfers from a user’s Paytm Payments Bank account, Paytm Wallet or any other bank account to any bank account at 0% fee. Continue reading “Paytm revamps its app to make it more intuitive, aims to increase money transfers”

Google Play Store now recommends Lite and Android Go apps

Google PlayStore

We have been seeing the trend of Lite apps for Play Store’s popular apps like Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Skype Lite, and Twitter Lite. Along with Lite apps, Google introduced its own set of Go Apps for phones with less than 1GB RAM for Android Go (Oreo Edition) phones. It already released YouTube Go, Maps Go, Gboard Go apps. Continue reading “Google Play Store now recommends Lite and Android Go apps”

Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 free privacy-first consumer DNS service announced

Cloudflare has launched its 1.1.1.1 privacy-first consumer DNS service that is said to speed up your internet connection and help keep it private. Anyone can use the DNS resolver and the company claims it to be “the Internet’s fastest, privacy-first consumer DNS service.” Continue reading “Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 free privacy-first consumer DNS service announced”