Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers launching in India on April 10 [Update: Flipkart exclusive]

Update 2: Google Home speakers will be Flipkart exclusive. You can now register on Flipkart app to get updates on availability and launch offers. Continue reading “Google Home and Google Home Mini smart speakers launching in India on April 10 [Update: Flipkart exclusive]”

Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store

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Google today made it clear that it will no longer encourage crypto mining extension as the company will no longer accept extensions that mine cryptocurrency and the existing extensions that mine cryptocurrency will be delisted from the Chrome Web Store in late June. Continue reading “Google bans crypto mining extensions from Chrome store”

Google Home gets Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration ahead of India launch

Google already announced that it is launching the Google Home in India on April 10th and now the Google Home in India has gained English support and Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration. Users have the ability to them as default music streaming service. Continue reading “Google Home gets Saavn and Gaana music streaming integration ahead of India launch”

OnePlus 6 teaser says the phone will have “the speed you need”

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OnePlus has officially teased its upcoming flagship; the OnePlus 6 today and has officially started its marketing campaign for the device. The teaser video says “the speed you need,” and the company confirmed the OnePlus 6 name. Continue reading “OnePlus 6 teaser says the phone will have “the speed you need””

Meizu PRO 7 with dual AMOLED displays, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 22999

Meizu today launched the PRO 7, the company’s first smartphone with dual displays and dual rear cameras in India. It was introduced back in July last year and packs a 5.2-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display along with a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED 307 PPI secondary display on the back to show info such as weather, time and notifications. It also has 12-megapixel dual rear cameras with monochrome and color sensors offering portrait images with background blur along with a 16-megapixel front camera. Continue reading “Meizu PRO 7 with dual AMOLED displays, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 22999”

Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020

Apple is said to be planning to use its own chipsets in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets from 2020, according to the latest report from Bloomberg. The initiative is named ‘Kalamata,’ and is still in early developmental stages but comes as a part of Apple’s strategy to make all of Apple’s devices including MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads work seamlessly together. Continue reading “Apple said to use its own chips in MacBooks replacing Intel chipsets starting 2020”

Indian Govt imposes 10% import tax on key smartphone components

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Indian Government  has imposed a 10% tax on imports of key smartphone components including populated printed circuit boards. The new move falls in line with the recent reports claiming that the Indian Govt was exploring new customs duties on such components. Continue reading “Indian Govt imposes 10% import tax on key smartphone components”

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Review

Xiaomi launched the  Redmi 5 smartphone in India last month. Even though the Redmi Note 5 was not a huge upgrade, the Redmi 5 is a major upgrade compared to the Redmi 4 in terms of design and internals, but it has a slightly smaller battery and is costly compared to the predecessor . Should you get it? Let us jump into the review to find out. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 5 Review”

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

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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”