Xiaomi Mi 6X with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced

Xiaomi just announced the Mi 6X, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in China, as it had promised. It packs a 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, is powered by Snapdragon 660 AIE SoC with up to 6GB RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with MIUI 9, has a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.75 aperture, Sony IMX486 sensor along with a 20-megapixel secondary rear camera with Sony IMX376 sensor to capture depth information for portrait shots with AI and also has intelligent scent detection that can detect 12 different scenes and also instantly retouch images of 206 different scenes in 25 different categories. It also has the same 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 sensor for the front camera with soft LED flash and AI beautification. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 6X with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 12MP + 20MP dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 announced”

OnePlus 6 launching in India on May 17, will go on sale from May 21

After the announcement of China launch date, OnePlus just confirmed that the OnePlus 6 flagship smartphone will be launched in India on May 17th, same day as the China event. The company said that it will host the biggest ever community event in its history. The entry vouchers to attend the event will be available via oneplus.in at Rs. 999 from 10:00 IST  on Tuesday, 8th May 2018. All fans who attend the launch event will get a gift hamper full of super add-ons and exclusive Marvel Avengers merchandise.
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Facebook publishes ‘internal enforcement guidelines’, expands its appeal process

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Facebook today has published ‘internal enforcement guidelines to better help users in understanding where it draws the line on nuanced issues. It is also hoping that publishing ‘internal enforcement guidelines will help experts in different fields to give feedback so that the company can improve the standards.  Continue reading “Facebook publishes ‘internal enforcement guidelines’, expands its appeal process”

Apple iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix, macOS 10.13.4 security update starts rolling out

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Apple is rolling out iOS 11.3.1 to iPhones, iPad, and iPod touch and macOS 10.13.4 security update to macOS High Sierra. This new 11.3.1 update is just a bug fix update to the iOS 11.3 software update released last month. It brings the fix to the third-party display issues on the iPhone 8 and security improvements for all iPhones and iPads. Continue reading “Apple iOS 11.3.1 with third-party display repair fix, macOS 10.13.4 security update starts rolling out”

Spotify improves free version with new design, data saver, personalized recommendations

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Earlier this month there were reports about Spotify working on a new free version of its music streaming services. Falling in line with the reports, the company today unveiled a new improved Spotify free version. This new version lets you discover music more efficiently and is also more personalized. Continue reading “Spotify improves free version with new design, data saver, personalized recommendations”

Instagram ‘Data Download’ tool lets you download your data

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Earlier this month Instagram confirmed that it is testing a download button which will let you download your complete data and today the company is rolling out the feature to everyone. Dubbed ‘Data Download’ will allow you “download your information so if you wish to leave for another photo sharing network. Continue reading “Instagram ‘Data Download’ tool lets you download your data”

Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once

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Instagram is bringing a much-needed feature to its stories. It will now let you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once. You will now see a new icon in the upload media at the top right corner of the screen. Tap the button and start selecting photos or videos. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you upload multiple photos and videos to stories at once”

WhatApp raises minimum age in Europe to 16 ahead of new privacy law changes, will soon let you download data it collects

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WhatsApp today announced that it is raising the minimum age to use their services from 13 to 16 in Europe ahead of the new privacy law changes. These new data law changes come into force next month. In the next few weeks, WhatsApp will ask users to confirm if they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree with new terms of service and a privacy policy provided by a new WhatsApp Ireland Ltd entity. Continue reading “WhatApp raises minimum age in Europe to 16 ahead of new privacy law changes, will soon let you download data it collects”

Amazon Echo Spot launched in India, Echo and Echo Dot get a limited-period price cut

Amazon today launched Echo Spot,  a small Echo device with 2.5 inch circular display that can be used on your desk or a nightstand so you can view your calendar, see the weather update, check the time, wake up to music alarms, turn your lights on and off, see shopping and to do lists, and more. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Spot launched in India, Echo and Echo Dot get a limited-period price cut”

LG G7 ThinQ will have a 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 display with 1000 nits brightness, option to hide the notch

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LG today confirmed the details about the screen on its upcoming flagship G7 ThinQ smartphone that will be unveiled next week. As reported in earlier rumors , the phone will use a LCD screen instead of OLED screen on its V30 series. The phone will have a 6.1-inch (3120X1440 pixels) QHD+ display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and whopping 1000 nits brightness that will let you view the content clearly even under bright sunlight. It will also offer 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. LG calls it ‘Super Bright Display’.

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Nokia X6 with 5.8-inch FHD+ 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, ZEISS optics expected to be announced on April 27

Earlier this week it was reported that HMD Global will introduce Nokia X series smartphone in China on April 27th. Today new reports from China says that the company will introduce the Nokia X6 smartphone in the series with a 5.8-inch FHD+ display with a notch design and 19:9 aspect ratio display. The back of the phone is said to be similar to the Nokia 7 Plus with vertical dual rear camera arrangement, but the flash will be present below the camera, as revealed in the render.

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Samsung SM-G8750 and SM-G8850 could launch as Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star in China

Samsung SM-G8750 surfaced earlier this month, and the SM-G8850 with dual rear cameras got certified in China recently. The phones were believed to be S9 mini, now the same Twitter user who said that SM-G8750 will be called S9 mini, now says that it will be released as Galaxy S8 Lite in China. Even recent Bluetooth certification revealed ‘Lite’ tag for the phone. Earlier Geekbench listing revealed Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM and Android 8.0 Oreo for the phone.

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India feature phone market doubled, mobile phone shipments grew 48% YoY in Q1 2018: Counterpoint

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According to the latest market research from Counterpoint, India’s overall mobile phone shipments grew 48% YoY in Q1 2018. The feature phone segment almost doubled in Q1 2018 due to strong shipments of Reliance JioPhone, while the smartphone market remained flat compared to same time last year. Continue reading “India feature phone market doubled, mobile phone shipments grew 48% YoY in Q1 2018: Counterpoint”

Ulefone Power 5 with 6-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, 13000mAh battery and Armor X 5500mAh battery rugged phone announced

Ulefone has introduced Power 5, successor of last year’s  Power 3 in China along with the Armor X rugged phone. The Power 5 has the same 6-inch FHD+ display, Helio P23 SoC with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage as the Power 3, but this has whopping 13000mAh battery with up to one week of battery life and support for 5V/5A fast charging and Qi wireless charging. Continue reading “Ulefone Power 5 with 6-inch FHD+ display, dual rear cameras, 13000mAh battery and Armor X 5500mAh battery rugged phone announced”

Lenovo HX03 Cardio and HX03F Spectra water-resistant smart bands with heart rate sensor launched in India for Rs. 1999 and Rs. 2299

Lenovo today announced two new smart bands – HX03 Cardio and HX03F Spectra. Both these have heart rates sensor, are water-resistant and come with OLED Monochrome and TFT-LCD color screens, respectively that shows activity, time, date, heart rate and more.

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