HP introduced Envy x2 2-in-1 powered the Snapdragon 835 at Qualcomm’s second annual tech summit. We got to check it out, here is the video.
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Instagram testing standalone messaging app ‘Direct’ that replaces current inbox
Facebook seems to be following the same route it did with messenger as the company-owned Instagram is testing Direct; a standalone private messaging app that replaces current inbox from the core app. The Direct app interface is very similar to Snapchat as this too opens to camera. Continue reading “Instagram testing standalone messaging app ‘Direct’ that replaces current inbox”
Samsung offers up to Rs. 8000 cashback on smartphones at Paytm Mall, Christmas Carnival and more
Samsung today announced a partnership with Paytm Mall to provide exciting cashback offers on a range of Galaxy smartphones purchased on its platform and also announced Christmas Carnival on its official Samsung Shop online, from December 8 to December 15, 2017. Continue reading “Samsung offers up to Rs. 8000 cashback on smartphones at Paytm Mall, Christmas Carnival and more”
Apple said to be working on low-cost iPhone with LCD display and metal back for 2018
As Apple is done with its iPhone launches for the year, the company is said to have started working on 2018 iPhones, and according to a new report from Nikkei, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker is said to launch a low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD display and metal back case. Continue reading “Apple said to be working on low-cost iPhone with LCD display and metal back for 2018”
Xiaomi Mi Max, Mi Max Prime MIUI 9 Global Stable update starts rolling out
Update: Xiaomi has started rolling out final MIUI 9 Global Stable update for the Mi Max and Mi Max Prime.If you don’t have the update, you can download the Recovery ROM for the Mi Max and for the Mi Max Prime here and flash on your device using updater method. Check out the complete changelog below Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Max, Mi Max Prime MIUI 9 Global Stable update starts rolling out”
LG Signature Edition with 6-inch QHD+ OLED FullVision display, 6GB RAM, 256GB storage announced
LG has announced Signature Edition, the company’s latest premium smartphone in the new ‘LG SIGNATURE’ series in Korea. It is made of premium materials such as zirconium ceramic back cover that prevents scratches. Customers can also engrave their name on the back of the phone. Continue reading “LG Signature Edition with 6-inch QHD+ OLED FullVision display, 6GB RAM, 256GB storage announced”
Qualcomm and MediaTek announce support for Android Oreo (Go edition)
Qualcomm and MediaTek have announced support for the Android Oreo (Go edition) which officially introduced at an event in India earlier this week for low-cost Android devices that have 512MB to 1GB of RAM. Google at the Google For India 2017 event earlier this week said that Smartphones running Android Oreo (Go edition) will be available early 2018. Continue reading “Qualcomm and MediaTek announce support for Android Oreo (Go edition)”
Huawei Nova 2s with 6-inch FHD+ full-screen display, dual front and rear cameras, 6GB RAM announced
Huawei just announced Nova 2s, the company’s latest smartphone in the Nova series in China. It has a 6-inch Full HD+ 18:9 display, is powered by an Octa-Core HiSilicon Kirin 960 SoC with IntelliSense i6 sensor hub and runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with EMUI 8.0. It has a 16-megapixel RGB camera sensor along with a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor with f/1.8 aperture for capturing depth information and also has portrait mode. Continue reading “Huawei Nova 2s with 6-inch FHD+ full-screen display, dual front and rear cameras, 6GB RAM announced”
Oculus Rift Core 2.0 beta with revamped home, redesigned Oculus desktop app starts rolling out
After a year of launching Oculus Touch, the company today has started rolling out the Rift Core 2.0 beta for those who opt-in beta testing. The beta update brings three major changes; a complete overhaul of Home redesigned Oculus desktop app; and a brand-new system interface Dash. Continue reading “Oculus Rift Core 2.0 beta with revamped home, redesigned Oculus desktop app starts rolling out”
Apple wins EU trademark case preventing Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad in Europe
Apple has successfully stopped Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad tablet in Europe as an EU trademark as the name was too similar to Apple’s iPad. The European Union’s second-highest court, the General Court has ruled against Xiaomi and said that it should not register as a trademark. Continue reading “Apple wins EU trademark case preventing Xiaomi from trademarking Mi Pad in Europe”
Google shuts down Chrome apps Web Store section on Mac and Windows
Last year Google had announced that it will shut down the Chrome Apps web Store section on Windows and Mac platforms in 2017 and it looks like the day has finally come. The company has finally shut down the section and started sending out emails to Chrome app developers about the same. Continue reading “Google shuts down Chrome apps Web Store section on Mac and Windows”
Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with 5.7-inch / 5.99-inch full-screen display, Snapdragon 450 / 625 announced
Xiaomi just announced the Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphone at an event in China as it had promised. The Redmi 5 has a 5.7-inch HD+ 18:9 full-screen display, is powered by Snapdragon 450 and packs a 3300mAh battery, while the Redmi 5 Plus comes with a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 full-screen display, is powered by Snapdragon 625 and packs a 4000mAh battery. Both these run Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) with MIUI 9.
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Google Chrome 63 for Android brings new flags page, changes to Chrome home UI and more
Google has started rolling out Chrome 63 for Android after testing it in beta for over a month. The update brings new flags page, minimal U.I for web apps, and major changes to Chrome Home U.I which looks like the company is giving finishing touches for a wide-roll out. Continue reading “Google Chrome 63 for Android brings new flags page, changes to Chrome home UI and more”
Android Wear Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out
After being in the beta stage for over a month, Android 8.0 Oreo update for Android Wear finally starts rolling out from today. Google has started taking the beta registrations for eligible models back in October. Continue reading “Android Wear Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”
Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more
After its Big Diwali Sale in October, Flipkart today started its 3-day Big Shopping Days Sale, just in time for the year-end holidays, as it had promised. The sale offers great deals on smartphones including Pixel 2, Xiaomi Mi A1, Redmi Note 4, HTC U11 , iPhones and mobile accessories. All these offers are available through the site, mobile site as well as Flipkart app. Continue reading “Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more”