Reliance Jio plans revised again for Republic Day – 28-day pack at Rs. 98, more data on other packs

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Reliance Jio revised its packs earlier this month offering more data and Rs.50 cheaper rates, soon after it introduced Happy New Year 2018 plans. Now the company has revised its plans again ahead of Republic Day 2018. It has introduced a new pack for Rs. 98 that offers unlimited calling and 2GB data with 28 days validity. All existing 1GB per day packs are enhanced to 1.5GB per day; 1.5GB per day packs are enhanced to 2GB per day. Continue reading “Reliance Jio plans revised again for Republic Day – 28-day pack at Rs. 98, more data on other packs”

Acer Chromebook Spin 11, Chromebook 11 C732 and Chromebox CXI3 announced

Acer Chromebook Spin 11

Acer today has introduced two new Chromebooks; Chromebook Spin 11, Chromebook 11 C732 and Chromebox CXI3 at The Bett Show in London. The Chromebooks are specifically intended for education and enterprise markets. The newly launched Acer products will support and will be able to run Google Play apps.  Continue reading “Acer Chromebook Spin 11, Chromebook 11 C732 and Chromebox CXI3 announced”

Nokia 8 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update starts rolling out

HMD Global started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo beta update for the  Nokia 8 smartphone in October and it got the stable Android 8.0 update in November last year. Today the company has released the latest Android 8.1 Oreo update for the beta testers and the Chief product officer; Juho Sarvikas announced the same on Twitter. He already confirmed that Nokia 2 will get Android 8.1 directly, skipping 8.0. Continue reading “Nokia 8 Android 8.1 Oreo beta update starts rolling out”

Xiaomi Surge S2 Octa-Core SoC could be announced at MWC 2018, power Mi 6X / Mi A2

Xiaomi introduced the Surge S1, its first in-house Octa-Core SoC  at an event in China back in February last year, which powers the Mi 5c. Now details about its successor Surge S2 has surfaced. According to reports from China, the Surge S2 will be based on TSMC 16nm process technology compared to 28nm in the predecessor. Continue reading “Xiaomi Surge S2 Octa-Core SoC could be announced at MWC 2018, power Mi 6X / Mi A2”

Wine 3.0 Windows compatibility layer launched for Android

Wine; popular windows compatibility layer which lets you run Windows-powered apps on non-windows machines like Linux or Mac is now rolling to Android as well with Wine 3.0. Wine can now be installed as an App on Android phones.  Continue reading “Wine 3.0 Windows compatibility layer launched for Android”

Xiaomi Republic Day Sale from Jan 24 to 26: Discounts on smartphones, accessories and more

Xiaomi today announced Republic Day Sale on its Mi Online Store on January 24th till 26th. In the sale it will have offer discounts on smartphones and accessories, and will also allow you to grab discount coupons (Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 200 and Rs. 500) January 24th at 10AM. Continue reading “Xiaomi Republic Day Sale from Jan 24 to 26: Discounts on smartphones, accessories and more”

Lenovo Yoga 920 Vibes Limited Edition 2-in-1 glass convertible laptop launched in India

Lenovo Yoga 920

Lenovo today has launched the Yoga 920 limited edition 2-in-1 glass convertible laptop in India. It is powered by the 8th generation Intel Quad Core U Series processors with integrated graphics and twin Thunderbolt USB-C ports. The Lenovo Yoga 920 was initially introduced at the IFA event in 2017. Continue reading “Lenovo Yoga 920 Vibes Limited Edition 2-in-1 glass convertible laptop launched in India”

Uber relaunches auto service in India starting from Bengaluru

Uber launched its uberAUTO service in New Delhi, Coimbatore, Indore, and Bhubaneshwar back in 2015 in an experimental basis, but it later stopped the services. Today the company has relaunched its auto service in the country starting from Bengaluru. You can request for AUTO in the same app that now has a new AUTO option to select in addition to  Pool, Go,  PREMIER, XL and Assist. Continue reading “Uber relaunches auto service in India starting from Bengaluru”

Xbox One X 4K HDR gaming console launched in India for Rs. 44990

Microsoft today launched  Xbox One X, its latest and its most powerful gaming console in India. It was introduced back in June at the E3 2017 conference and has 4K HDR gaming and streaming capabilities, built-in 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X offering 3D spatial sound. Continue reading “Xbox One X 4K HDR gaming console launched in India for Rs. 44990”

Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM

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Google back at the Google for India event in 2017 announced the Android Oreo (Go Edition) for entry-level Android devices along with a suite of optimized apps including Google Go, Google Assistant Go, YouTube Go, Google Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard, Google Play, Chrome, and the new Files Go app. While the Maps Go, YouTube Go were recently rolled out, it is Gboard Go that is rolling out now. Continue reading “Gboard Go now rolling out to Android 8.1 phones with low RAM”

Microsoft introduces Windows 10 educations laptops starting at $189

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Microsoft today in association with Lenovo and JP unveiled low-cost windows 10 and Windows 10 S education laptops from Lenovo and JP, starting at just $189 (Rs. 12,050 approx.). The company is also said to bring new capabilities to Office 365 for Education software, and STEM learning fun with a new Chemistry update to Minecraft. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Windows 10 educations laptops starting at $189”

Xiaomi introduces smart delivery option on Mi online store for flexible pick-ups

Xiaomi today introduced a new smart delivery option, powered by Smartbox, on its Mi online store as well as its Mi Store app that allows users to pick Smartbox as a delivery option, and get their online purchase delivered to a digital locker near their location. Blue Dart, FedEx , Delhivery, Xpress Bees & Ecom Express are the partners for delivery. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces smart delivery option on Mi online store for flexible pick-ups”

1MORE Dual Driver In-Ear Earphones launched in India for Rs. 4499

1More, popular for its headphones has launched E1017, its Dual Driver In-Ear Earphones with Mic in India. This comes after its Quad, Triple and Single Driver earphones. This offers  balanced armature and a separate dynamic driver for fuller, less distorted and lifelike audio experience. The 45° oblique ear design makes sure these earphones fit perfectly increasing noise isolation and it comes with multiple eartips. Continue reading “1MORE Dual Driver In-Ear Earphones launched in India for Rs. 4499”

Android 8.1 Oreo gets speed labels for open WiFi networks

Android 8.1 Speed labels

Google today has introduced a nifty little feature on Android 8.1 Oreo that will show speed labels of open WiFi networks before you connect to them. Typically, Android system settings show the strength of the WiFi network, but speed is something that is new. Continue reading “Android 8.1 Oreo gets speed labels for open WiFi networks”

Samsung Galaxy S9 could use new ISOCELL sensor with 1080p 480fps recording

SamsungAhead of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ launch, Samsung has unveiled its new ISOCELL camera sensor that comes with technologies like Tetracell and Smart WDR. The new camera sensor technologies will enable capabilities like variable capturing and slow-mo video recording. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 could use new ISOCELL sensor with 1080p 480fps recording”