Update – July 30: Meizu just announced that the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus will be introduced on August 8th. It also confirms in-display fingerprint sensor.
LG Signature Edition 2018 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 256GB storage, Ceramic back announced
LG has announced new Signature Edition smartphone, the company’s latest premium smartphone in the ‘LG SIGNATURE’ series and the successor of last year’s Signature Edition 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, similar to the predecessor. Continue reading “LG Signature Edition 2018 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 256GB storage, Ceramic back announced”
OnePlus 5 and 5T OxygenOS 5.1.4 update brings, image quality improvements, July Android security patch and more
OnePlus has rolled out OxygenOS 5.1.4 update for the 5 and 5T smartphones that brings several new features including advanced battery optimization in standby, better image quality, group messaging and more . Check out the complete changelog below.
Weekly Roundup: Honor 9N, Xiaomi Mi A2, A2 Lite, Amazfit BIP, Stratos and more
This week Xiaomi introduced the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones at an event in Spain globally, Honor launched the Honor 9N smartphone in India, Huami launched the Amazfit BIP and Stratos smartwatches in India, Huawei launched the Nova 3 and Nova 3i smartphones in India, and lots more.
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YouTube web player updated to adapt to different aspect ratios
YouTube today has announced it is pushing an update to the YouTube video player on the desktop. The player now automatically adapts to provide the best viewing experience based on the video’s size and your screen size. After Android and iOS, this update is now coming to the desktop. Continue reading “YouTube web player updated to adapt to different aspect ratios”
Samsung said to have scheduled an event on August 1st, could announce Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung is known to be working on the Galaxy Tab S4; flagship tablet in the Tab S-series. Though there is no official launch date of the tablet, Samsung seems to be holding a brief event on August 1st and according to sources, the company might be launching the Tab S4 at the event, and will not be waiting until IFA to unveil the tablet. Continue reading “Samsung said to have scheduled an event on August 1st, could announce Galaxy Tab S4”
Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL with 10.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450, Android 8.1 Oreo surfaces
With Samsung prepping for the Note 9 launch, it is all everyone talks these days. However, the company is also working on Tab S4 flagship tablet and Galaxy Tab A2 XL which is a mid-range tablet. If rumors are to be believed, it is expected to be one of the non-flagship models to get a dedicated Bixby button. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL with 10.5-inch display, Snapdragon 450, Android 8.1 Oreo surfaces”
Twitter reports $711 million revenue, 24% YoY growth in Q2 2018, has 335 million monthly active users
Twitter today announced financial results for its second quarter 2018. The company’s Q2 revenue totaled $711 million that is a solid increase of 24% year-over-year. Twitter’s Advertising revenue was around $601 million, a growth of 23% YoY. it reported a net income of $100 million in Q2 2018. Continue reading “Twitter reports $711 million revenue, 24% YoY growth in Q2 2018, has 335 million monthly active users”
OPPO R17 with 6.3-inch display gets certified, R17 PRO with Snapdragon 710, 3D face unlock surfaces
OPPO R17 with model numbers PBCM00 and PBCT00 has been certified and will be the successor of R15 series that were introduced earlier this year, skipping the R16. This reveals a 6.3-inch display, which could feature 19:9 aspect ratio OLED display with a notch, dual rear cameras, 156.7x74x7.9mm dimensions and a 3415mAh battery.
BlackBerry KEY2 Lite with dual rear cameras surfaces in live image, could be announced at IFA 2018 [Update: Will launch as KEY2 LE]
Update – July 28: Now the smartphone has passed through FCC in several variants – BBE100-1 (Single SIM) and BBE100-4 (Dual SIM) for global markets, BBE100-2 (Single SIM) and BBE100-5 (Dual SIM) for the American market and BBE100-3 for China. It also confirms that the smartphone will arrive as BlackBerry KEY2 LE.
Reliance Jio reports Rs. 612 crore profit in Q1, up 19.9 % QoQ
Reliance Jio today reported Rs. ₹8,109 crore revenue, up 13.8 % QoQ and a net profit of 612 crore, up 19.9% QoQ for its fourth quarterly financial performance for the period that ended 30th June, 2018. Jio’s rival Airtel earlier this week reported 97.3 crore crore net profit for the same quarter. Continue reading “Reliance Jio reports Rs. 612 crore profit in Q1, up 19.9 % QoQ”
Amazon ‘Alexa Cast’ can stream music to Alexa speakers
Amazon is introducing a new feature called ‘Alexa Cast’ which will let users control the songs or media that is playing on Alexa-enabled devices from their phone. However, it only works with Amazon Music app to control music playback at the moment. It might eventually bring the ability to control playback of music, movies, podcasts, and more. Continue reading “Amazon ‘Alexa Cast’ can stream music to Alexa speakers”
Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria
At the Google for Nigeria’ event, the company announced that it will soon bring ‘Google Station’ for Nigeria in partnership with 21st Century which is one of the largest fiber network providers in Nigeria. It also announced a new feature within Google Go; it can now read web pages out loud and highlights each word so you can follow along. Continue reading “Google Go to get dictation in 28 new languages, Google Station expands to Nigeria”
Amazfit Bip Review
Huami recently launched the Amazfit BIP in India, it is the same company which manufactures Mi Band series for Xiaomi. Amazfit BIP is company’s cheapest smartwatch under Amazfit range of smartwatches. This is an entry-level smartwatch with always-on reflective color display priced at Rs 5,499, this smartwatch also sports PPG heart rate sensor, GPS sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Air Pressure sensor and 3-axis accelerometer for activity, sports and sleep tracking. The smartwatch packs lots of tech inside and definitely looks promising but how does it fair in day-to-day life, Let’s dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Amazfit Bip Review”
Xiaomi 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i get a permanent price cut in India
Xiaomi launched the new 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i as ‘Made in India’ power banks back in November last year for Rs. 799 and the 20000mAh Mi Powerbank 2i is priced at Rs. 1499, however the company increased the price of the power banks by Rs. 100 in April this year without giving a proper reason for the hike. Continue reading “Xiaomi 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i get a permanent price cut in India”