Telegram 4.8 for Android adds video streaming and auto-night mode, brings login for websites

Telegram 4.8 for Android brings video streaming features which eliminate the need to download the video and can now start watching videos right away without having to fully download it first. The app also gets the ability to automatically turn on the night mode or dark mode after nightfall or in low-light conditions. Continue reading “Telegram 4.8 for Android adds video streaming and auto-night mode, brings login for websites”

Google now lets you book hotels and flights from search results

Google just made it easier to book hotels and flights right from the search results. It helps users explore more options and make the booking right from your smartphone’s search results. It also sorts the hotel searches with better price filtering, easier-to-find amenity information and more.  Continue reading “Google now lets you book hotels and flights from search results”

Google Motion Stills for Android brings new AR stickers, redesigned UI and more

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Google launched the Motion Stills app last year for better video capture and viewing experience. Later the company redesigned and introduced the new motion photos feature in Pixel 2. Today Google has bought a major update to the Motion Still by adding the new ‘AR Mode’ bringing AR stickers to most Android phones. Continue reading “Google Motion Stills for Android brings new AR stickers, redesigned UI and more”

Lava Red OnePlus 5T back in stock in India for limited period with No cost EMI, instant discount and more

OnePlus launched Lava Red edition of the OnePlus 5T smartphone in India last month and the phone went on sale in the country for Rs. 37,999 through Amazon.in, oneplusstore.in as well as Croma stores and OnePlus experience zones a couple of weeks back, but it sold out after a week. Now the company has stocked the phone again in limited numbers, just in time for the Valentine’s Day. Continue reading “Lava Red OnePlus 5T back in stock in India for limited period with No cost EMI, instant discount and more”

iOS 11.3 beta 2 adds new ‘Battery Health’ feature, iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus less affected by performance management

Apple has rolled out the iOS 11.3 beta 2 update to the developers adding a new ‘Battery Health’ Feature in the battery department. This inclusion details more about the battery, the maximum capacity of your iPhone’s battery and whether or not it is able to operate at peak capacity. Continue reading “iOS 11.3 beta 2 adds new ‘Battery Health’ feature, iPhone X, 8, 8 Plus less affected by performance management”

Turing Robotics files for bankruptcy in Finland, CEO Syl Chao says company is not going out of business

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Turing Robotics, the force behind Turing phone has filed for a bankruptcy in Finland. The company which has started off as a promising brand by launching an ultra-secure smartphone in 2015 with Android 5.1 has soon taken a drastic turn and decided to settle down to Sailfish OS. After delaying the production of the phone, again and again, has finally filed for bankruptcy. Continue reading “Turing Robotics files for bankruptcy in Finland, CEO Syl Chao says company is not going out of business”

Sony Xperia X, X Compact Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

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Sony confirmed list of smartphones that will get the Android Oreo update back in August last year.  It started rolling out Oreo update for its old smartphones from October starting from Xperia XZ Premium. Now it has started rolling out the update for Sony Xperia X and Sony Xperia X Compact smartphones that were originally launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), and later got the Android 7.0 and 7.1 (Nougat) updates. Continue reading “Sony Xperia X, X Compact Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”

Huawei smartphones with dual rear cameras, full-screen display surface on TENAA

Four upcoming Huawei smartphones with model numbers FLA-TL10, FLA-AL00, LDN-TL00 and LND-TL30 have surfaced on TENAA in China. These show only images of the phones, one thing common with all these phones are full-screen display, dual rear cameras and rear mounted fingerprint sensor. The Huawei LDN-TL00 in Blue color seems to have a polycarbonate body and the image shows shiny frame.

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Samsung ISOCELL Dual sensor solution to bring dual cameras to mid-range and entry-level smartphones

Several smartphone makers have already released budget smartphones with dual rear cameras, now Samsung has introduced its new dual camera solution with ISOCELL Dual image sensors and proprietary software for refocusing (bokeh) and low-light shooting (LLS) for budget and entry-level smartphones. These were previously exclusively only to their premium smartphone lineup. Continue reading “Samsung ISOCELL Dual sensor solution to bring dual cameras to mid-range and entry-level smartphones”

JBL Boombox waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with 20000mAh battery launched in India

JBL BoomboxHARMAN today launched the JBL Boombox Bluetooth speaker in India. The speaker is capable of delivering exceptional sound and hard hitting bass. It is also IPX7 rated for Waterproof. It comes with a 20,000mAh rechargeable Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery. Continue reading “JBL Boombox waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker with 20000mAh battery launched in India”

Bose SoundSport Free water-resistant earbuds and SoundLink Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker launched in India

Bose today launched Soundsport Free earbuds and SoundLink Micro Rugged Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker in India. The Soundsport Free earbuds weigh just 10g each and measures just 2.8cm high x 3.0cm deep. They house a new antennae system to maintain a strong and reliable connection between each other, and the phone or tablet they’re paired to – whether the device is 9m away. It promises up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge, while the case provides 10 hours of battery life. It also has IPX4 ratings for water-resistance. Continue reading “Bose SoundSport Free water-resistant earbuds and SoundLink Micro Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker launched in India”

Google rolls out February 2018 Android security update, includes Bluetooth, Camera improvements for Pixel 2

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 improves Bluetooth call quality for some headsets on Pixel devices and also improves Wi-Fi uplink performance, Camera performance in certain light conditions and Android Auto Projected performance for some cars for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. 

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Tecno Camon i Air with 5.65-inch FullView display, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 7999

After the Camon i that was launched last month, China-based Transsion Holdings’ TECNO Mobile today launched Tecno Camon i Air, the company’s latest smartphone in India. It has a 5.65-inch HD+ 18:9 FullView display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with the company’s own HiOS on top along with a 13-megapixel  rear camera with  quad-LED flash, similar to the Camon i, but this has a 8-megapixel front-facing camera instead of a 13-megapixel camera. Continue reading “Tecno Camon i Air with 5.65-inch FullView display, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 7999”

Invens Diamond D2, Fighter F1 and Fighter F2 with women safety apps launched in India starting at Rs. 7490

Invens; a China-based smartphone brand has launched three new budget-segment phones in India with focus on women safety applications to keep the users protected from the stalkers, cyber bullies. The company says that thee phones come with 2 years warranty and instant repair or replacement for any damaged part policy. Continue reading “Invens Diamond D2, Fighter F1 and Fighter F2 with women safety apps launched in India starting at Rs. 7490”