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”
Samsung has been patiently working on a foldable with a 7.3-inch display for quite some time, but it is Huawei that might be making the first move. According to a report from Korean news site ETNews, Huawei is aiming to release a foldable smartphone in November ahead of Samsung falling in line with an earlier report. Continue reading “Huawei said to unveil world’s first foldable smartphone in November”
Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 5 Pro in India back in February, despite launching in Feb 2018 the device runs on MIUI 9.2 on top of Android Nougat 7.1.1. The company spokesperson already confirmed the Oreo update in a tweet but didn’t share any timeline for the update roll-out. However, last month MIUI Beta ROM was leaked and surprisingly it was based on Android Oreo 8.1 along with Treble support. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Android 8.1 Oreo based MIUI Global Stable ROM with Treble support coming soon”
Google is said to be testing gesture-based navigation in Android P much like the iPhone X. The screenshots of the navigation bar have surfaced which gives a glimpse of a short little bar in place of the home button, a back arrow that’s now hollowed-out, and no app-switcher at all. We have already seen brands experimenting with gestures including OnePlus, Xiaomi that quite resemble the iPhone X style. Continue reading “Google said to be testing gesture-based navigation in Android P”
Apple seems to be prepping the gold color iPhone X as the device is now spotted passing through the FCC. It is a tradition that smartphone manufacturers should share details with the FCC and these details show that Apple is on the verge of releasing the gold color iPhone X that it didn’t ultimately. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X gold passes through the FCC”
Last week Xiaomi scheduled an event on April 25th. Now the company has confirmed that it will indeed unveil the Mi 6X at the event. It also said that it will feature 20-megapixel cameras on the front and back. The phone is rumored to feature a 20-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 8-megapixel camera.
This week the most expected Black Shark Gaming phone was launched, Google launched the Home and Home Mini smart speakers, Samsung launched the Galaxy J7 Duo, Coolpad launched Mega 4A and A1 smartphones, ZTE’s Nubia brand launched Nubia Z18 Mini, Panasonic and Canon launched new cameras, and lots more in our weekly roundup. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Black Shark, Google Home and Home Mini, Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and more”
Canon has launched the EOS M50 4K mirrorless camera in India, which is the company’s first mirrorless M-series camera with 4K recording capabilities and features DIGIC 8 processor with a 24.1megapixel sensor. The new DIGIC 8 Image Processor with HD 120p high-frame video rate and built-in OLED electronic Viewfinder with touch and drag autofocus. Continue reading “Canon EOS M50 4K mirrorless camera launched in India for Rs. 61995”
Samsung flagships pack fingerprint sensors, iris scanners, and facial recognition tech which are more number of biometric authentications than most flagships out there. However, the company is now being sued by a US-based “data security firm,” PACid Technologies, for infringing on two US patents and one Korean patent with its biometric features. Continue reading “Samsung sued over biometric patent infringement”
Samsung SM-G8750 with Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM and Android 8.0 (Oreo) surfaced in benchmarks, and the phone with model number SM-G8850 got certified by TENAA earlier this week revealing similar specifications as the Galaxy S9. Now the phone has surfaced on AnTuTu that once again confirms Snapdragon 660 SoC for the phone.
Continue reading “Samsung SM-G8850 with Snapdragon 660 surfaces again in benchmarks”
Vivo launched the V9 smartphone in India last month. It is one of the first Android smartphones with a display notch in India. The successor of last year’s Vivo V7 has dual rear cameras, 24-megapixel front camera and Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box. How good is the smartphone? Let us find out in the complete review.
Back in February, there were reports that Google is working on a web-based client for Android Messages. It looks like Google might be rolling out this very soon. The code hinted at compatibility with all major desktop browsers like Chrome, Opera, Safari, etc., rather than a stand-alone app. Continue reading “Android Messages desktop client expected to release soon, could let you link Google Account”
Xiaomi’s Black Shark has introduced the Black Shark Gaming Phone in China, as it had promised. It has a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC with up to 8GB RAM, liquid cooling to keep the phone cool when gaming by reducing the CPU’s core temperature by up to 8-degree. It has a dedicated One-touch SHARK key that provides immersive gaming experience. You can use the fingerprint sensor on the front to quickly access several features such as silent mode, DND and more when gaming. There is a glowing logo on the back of the phone.
Panasonic today launched ‘Arbo Hub’ which is an AI powered Hub which provides Panasonic users access to multiple apps and services on a single platform. Arbo Hub observes and adapts to the users specific needs, interests and provides the services under one single platform. The company has partnered with Ola, AccuWeather, NewsPoint, MobiKwik and Gamezop. Continue reading “Panasonic introduces Arbo Hub AI-powered Hub to access multiple apps and services”
SwiftKey for Android has received new exclusive Halo Sticker pack and Skype emoticons. This marks the first time Halo Stickers are available on Android and in this pack, you will find eight stickers totally exclusive to SwiftKey for Android users, that are a fun mix of animated and non-animated. Continue reading “SwiftKey for Android gets exclusive Halo Sticker pack and Skype emoticons”
