Microsoft has announced that it has optimized the Skype for Android phones running 4.0.3 to 5.1. Skype for Android crossed over one billion downloads from the Google Play Store last year. The new optimized version of Skype will be rolled out in the next few days worldwide. Continue reading “Skype now optimized for Android phones running 4.0.3 to 5.1”
Vodafone launched VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) services in India last month starting from Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Gujarat. Now it has launched VoLTE in Maharashtra and Goa, and Jaipur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan, which will soon expand in other cities of the state soon. Vodafone is calling it Super VoLTE and said that the technology delivers high-quality sound over voice calls across the Vodafone SuperNet 4G network so that users will experience ultra-clear voice quality and reduced background noise. Continue reading “Vodafone launches VoLTE services in Maharashtra and Goa, Rajasthan”
Generally, Google has a trend of rolling out new Android version as developer preview before the official introduction at the I/O event. Following the same trend this time as well, it is widely anticipated that Google might release the first developer’s preview later this month according to popular leakster Evan Blass. Continue reading “Android P first developer preview expected to release mid-March”
Hong Kong-based Infinix forayed into India back in August last year. In November launched the Zero 5, which was one of the popular mid-range smartphones in the country in the price range. This year it launched the Hot S3 with a 20-megapixel front camera with dual LED flash and a 5.65-inch HD+ 18:9 display. Is the phone worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Infinix Hot S3 Review”
Vivo showcased the APEX concept phone with in-display fingerprint scanner, 98% screen-to-body ratio and most importantly an elevating front camera at the MWC 2018 event last week. The unique feature of the phone is the front-camera that seamlessly rises in 0.8 seconds when it is required and retracts after use. But it turns out, Andy Rubin of Essential was granted the patent for this solution to Essential Products, Inc in 2017. Continue reading “Essential granted patent for smartphone with no-notch display, popup front camera”
According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be working on a low-cost MacBook Air that will see the day in the light in Q2 2018. In his latest investors report, Kuo says that he is expecting total shipments of MacBook models will grow 10-15% YoY in 2018. Continue reading “Apple to launch cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2 2018: KGI”
LG at an event in Seoul has introduced a range of OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with ThinQ AI and advanced α (Alpha) processor. The large OLED display TVs with AI include W8, G8, E8, C8, and B8 with features like Picture-on-Wall, One Glass Screen, Picture-on-Glass, and Cinema Screen design. Continue reading “LG introduces new OLED and SUPER UHD HDR TV line-up with ThinQ AI and Dolby Atmos”
Snapchat Spectacles with a built-in camera was first introduced back in 2016, and now according to reports coming in from industry sources, Snapchat is reportedly working on a new version of Spectacles for later this year and a third version equipped with two cameras in 2019. Continue reading “Snapchat reportedly working on new Spectacles for later this year”
WhatsApp beta for Android with V2.18.69 has extended ‘delete for everyone’ duration from 7 minutes or 420 seconds to 4096 seconds which is about 68 minutes and 16 seconds or 1 hour, 8 minutes and 16 seconds. Along with this, WhatsApp has rolled out two more new beta updates to Android the V2.18.70 that brings fixes to GIF crashes and 2.18.71 adds changes to voice note sending icon in a chat window. Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android extends ‘delete for everyone’ duration to more than an hour”
After introducing X4+ earlier this year, LG has introduced X4 (LM-X410S) smartphone in the ‘X series’ in Korea. It packs a similar 5.3-inch HD screen, is powered by Snapdragon 425, but this runs Android 7.1 (Nougat), has an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front camera.
Continue reading “LG X4 with 5.3-inch display, fingerprint sensor, HD DMB TV announced”
HTC’s next flagship smartphone U12 is codenmaed ‘Imagine’ and the complete specifications of the phone has surfaced. It is said to feature 5.99-inch QHD+ screen, similar to the U11+ and will pack Snapdragon 845, up to 6GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It is said to run Android 8.0 (Oreo) with full support for project Treble for seamless updates. Continue reading “HTC U12 with 5.99-inch QHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 256GB storage, 12MP + 16MP dual rear cameras expected in April”
Xiaomi introduced 43-inch and 49-inch 1080p, 55-inch and 65-inch 4K HDR TVs and the cheapest 32-inch smart TV in the Mi TV 4A series last year. In January it introduced a new 50-inch 4K HDR TV in the 4A. Today it has announced a new 40-inch Full HD TV in the series in China, ahead of the launch the Mi TV 4A series in India next week. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 40-inch Full HD Smart TV with with A.I. voice remote, Dolby audio announced”
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones in four color variants in India on 14th February. The smartphone duo went on sale for the first time in India on 22nd February and company claims to have sold over 3 lakh units under 3 minutes followed by a 2nd sale on 28th February, but only Black and Gold variants were available in both sales. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro Lake Blue and Rose Gold variants, Note 5 Pro 6GB RAM to go on sale in India on March 7”
This week at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 Samsung, Sony, HMD Global, ASUS and others introduced their smartphones. Motorola, HTC and Xiaomi did not announced anything new as rumored earlier. Check out all the new announcement from the MWC this year. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+, Sony Xperia XZ2 / XZ2 Compact, Nokia 7 Plus, 8110 4G and more from MWC 2018”
Instagram is aiming to move past from just being called a place to post pictures and videos as the company is now said to be working on bringing voice and video calling features. According to a report from TechCrunch, the social media giant is on the verge of introducing the calling function as there are multiple references for voice and video calls in the latest Instagram for Android alpha release. Continue reading “Instagram said to be working on voice and video calls”
