Qualcomm Snapdragon 820E embedded platform for IoT, robotics announced

Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon 820E embedded platform for IoT showcases Qualcomm’s mobile expertise in both computing and connectivity for commercial IoT products. It is designed to support connected computing, and powerful yet power-efficient multicore processing for computer vision, artificial intelligence, and immersive multimedia. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 820E embedded platform for IoT, robotics announced”

Google launches Android enterprise recommendation program to certify devices for business and security

With billions of Android phones available in the market, it’s often complicated and complex for enterprise IT organizations and business to find a perfect smartphone that suits the organization. To make it easy, Google today launched a new Android enterprise recommendation program that will help to certify devices for business and security-focused needs. Continue reading “Google launches Android enterprise recommendation program to certify devices for business and security”

ARM introduces iSIM that can be integrated into the SoC

ARM today introduced a new Kigen technology with integrated SIM identity to IoT SoC designs and an integrated component called an iSIM that’s built into the same chip as the processor. The traditional take about 12.3 x 8.8mm in size and the additional hardware space to house them, while the iSIM will take up a fraction of a millimeter. Continue reading “ARM introduces iSIM that can be integrated into the SoC”

Twitter bans automated bulk identical tweeting and duplicate accounts to fight spam

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Twitter today announced that it is limiting how users and apps users and apps can automate tweets in order to disseminate spam, and any such behavior may result in enforcement action. Twitter will not allow posting identical or substantially similar content from multiple accounts. Continue reading “Twitter bans automated bulk identical tweeting and duplicate accounts to fight spam”

Microsoft launches new Surface Pro in India starting at Rs. 64999

Microsoft Surface Pro 2017

Microsoft just launched the fifth generation Surface Pro 2-in-1 in India. The successor of the Surface Pro 4 that was launched in the country back in 2016 has the same 12.3-inch (2160×1440 pixels) display with 267 PPI,  8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front, but this is powered by latest seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors and offer improved the battery life Continue reading “Microsoft launches new Surface Pro in India starting at Rs. 64999”

Qualcomm’s future Snapdragon 5G mobile chipsets to use Samsung’s 7nm LPP EUV process technology

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC that will power this year’s flagship smartphones is manufactured on second generation 10LPP process from Samsung. Today Samsung and Qualcomm has expanded its foundry partnership for on EUV process technology. With this partnership, Qualcomm has announced that future Snapdragon 5G mobile chipsets will use Samsung’s 7nm LPP EUV process technology. Continue reading “Qualcomm’s future Snapdragon 5G mobile chipsets to use Samsung’s 7nm LPP EUV process technology”

LG K8 2018 and K10 2018 series announced ahead of MWC

LG just announced new K8 and K10 series of smartphones for 2018 that includes K8 2018, K10 2018, K10+ 2018 and K10 α 2018 ahead of Mobile World Congress (2018) next week. Both the phones have HD display with  2.5D Arc Glass design. The K8 features a metallic design with metal U-frame, 13-megapixel rear camera technology found in the flagship LG G6, PDAF,  and an 8MP front camera that supports Bokeh when shooting selfies. Continue reading “LG K8 2018 and K10 2018 series announced ahead of MWC”

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 VR reference design announced

Couple of months after the announcement of Snapdragon 845, Qualcomm today introduced new virtual reality (VR) reference platform based on Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona next week. Similar to last year’s Snapdragon 835 VR platform, it is partnering with GoerTek that allows for global manufacturers to quickly build commercial designs based on the Snapdragon 845 Mobile VR Platform.

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NETGEAR Orbi Pro Tri-Band WiFi System launched in India

NETGEAR today launched Orbi Pro (SRK60) WiFi System for Small Businesses such as professional offices, restaurants, retail, or bed and breakfast inns.  This doesn’t require complicated wiring, professional installation, or added IT costs, says the company. It uses patented FastLane3 Technology that made up of three critical components: Tri-band WiFi, a dedicated WiFi link from the extender to your router, and optimized antenna design.  Continue reading “NETGEAR Orbi Pro Tri-Band WiFi System launched in India”

Aircel network goes down in several places, people face issue with port out SMS amid reports of bankruptcy

Aircel users are facing network issues for the past few days in several areas across the country, including Tamil Nadu. It was down in Chennai since today morning. Users are also facing issues in sending port out SMS. People who tried contacting the customer care were unable to reach them since they were put on hold for long period. Continue reading “Aircel network goes down in several places, people face issue with port out SMS amid reports of bankruptcy”

Microsoft announces support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages

Microsoft e-mail address in Indian languages

Microsoft today on the occasion of International Mother Language Day announced support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages across its email apps and services, including Office 365, Outlook 2016, Outlook.com, Exchange Online and Exchange Online Protection.  Continue reading “Microsoft announces support for email addresses in 15 Indian languages”

Google Reply smart quick reply app now available for download, here’s how it works

It was reported that Google is testing Reply app to bring smart replies to messaging apps and now the app is released in beta and the APK is now available for everyone to use. From the looks of it, the app does exactly what it says; you get automated response in shortcuts in message notifications. It works on Android 7.0 (Nougat) devices or later. Let’s see how to set it up and get it to work.  Continue reading “Google Reply smart quick reply app now available for download, here’s how it works”

Panasonic P100 First Impressions

Panasonic has been launching its smartphone under mid-range and low-end segment to up its place in the Indian market as well as to up their sales through both online and offline. The company recently launched P100 smartphone under budget segment that surprisingly comes with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, fingerprint scanner, which is a rare sight indeed for a smartphone under Rs. 6,000. Continue reading “Panasonic P100 First Impressions”

Honor 9 Lite gets Face Unlock via OTA update in India

Huawei’s Honor brand has announced that it has started rolling out a new software update to enable Face unlock feature in Honor 9 Lite smartphone in India, as it had promised. Face Unlock for the Honor View 10 was released last month. The Honor 7X got the feature in China recently, which is expected to be roll out for the Indian users along with the Android Oreo update soon. Continue reading “Honor 9 Lite gets Face Unlock via OTA update in India”

13-digit numbers for SIM-based M2M devices to roll out starting July

The department of telecommunications (DoT) has ordered telecom networks in the country to implement 13-digit mobile numbers to SIM-based M2M devices in the country which will co-exist with the current 10-digit mobile numbers scheme. Indian telecom networks that offer M2M services are an integral part of their enterprise offerings catering to various industries. Continue reading “13-digit numbers for SIM-based M2M devices to roll out starting July”