Micromax to launch a smartphone with narrow bezel screen on August 22, Canvas Infinity expected

Micromax Canvas Infinity launch invite August 22

Update – August, 16: Micromax has sent out invites confirming the launch of Canvas Infinity on August 22nd.

Micromax smartphone launch August 22

Every company is now keen on launching phones with bezel-less display. Micromax has sent out invite for the launch of its new phone with minimal bezels and more screen on August 22nd. The invite just says ”Let’s put a number to infinity” along with the launch date and the image of the phone. Continue reading “Micromax to launch a smartphone with narrow bezel screen on August 22, Canvas Infinity expected”

Moto X4 with dual rear cameras gets certified in Brazil, live images surface

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Detailed specs and press shots of the upcoming Moto X4 surfaced recently. Now the phone has been certified by Brazil’s Anatel that shows the phone’s design in live images. You can see the phone’s curved design, fingerprint sensor on the front. On the back there are dual rear cameras with dual-tone LED flash.

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Samsung wireless speakers, Level Active Bluetooth headset, In-ear headphones launched in India

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Samsung has launched several audio devices including Bluetooth speakers – Level Box Slim, Bottle speaker and Scoop speaker, Bluetooth headset – Level Active and in-ear headphones in India. Continue reading “Samsung wireless speakers, Level Active Bluetooth headset, In-ear headphones launched in India”

Lenovo PHAB 2 series including Tango-enabled Phab 2 Pro will not get Android 7.0 Nougat update

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Lenovo launched the PHAB 2 Plus in India last year, later it launched the PHAB 2 in the country in December. It even launched the PHAB 2 Pro, the world’s first Google tango-enabled smartphone for consumers earlier this year. All these phones were launched running Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). The company’s roadmap has revealed that the phones will not get updated to Android Nougat since it says that it doesn’t have any upgrades planned for the series. Continue reading “Lenovo PHAB 2 series including Tango-enabled Phab 2 Pro will not get Android 7.0 Nougat update”

YotaPhone 3 with 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED and 5.2-inch e-Ink screens press images surface

YotaPhone 3

Yota Devices announced the  YotaPhone 3 at the Russian-Chinese Expo back in June and also confirmed that it will roll out globally later this year. Earlier this week press images of the phone has surfaced on vk.com site in Russia. Continue reading “YotaPhone 3 with 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED and 5.2-inch e-Ink screens press images surface”

ASUS Zenfone 4 with dual rear cameras, Zenfone 4 Selfie, Selfie Pro with dual front cameras surface

Asus Zenfone 4, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro leak

ASUS already unveiled unveiled its ZenFone 4 Max (ZC554KL) smartphone in Russia last month and is all set to unveil its Zenfone 4 series, that includes the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie and ZenFone 4V at an event in China on August 17th. Today complete specifications of the Zenfone 4, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro have surfaced on official ASUS France eShop. This confirms dual rear cameras for the Zenfone 4 and the Zenfone 4 Selfie series have dual front cameras. A cheaper version of Zenfone 4 Max has also surfaced. Continue reading “ASUS Zenfone 4 with dual rear cameras, Zenfone 4 Selfie, Selfie Pro with dual front cameras surface”

Facebook takes on YouTube with Watch video platform

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been stressing on the importance of videos for a long time. Now, the social network has introduced Watch video platform to take on YouTube. Facebook will start rolling out an array of original shows along videos from other creators to a small group of U.S. users on mobile, desktop and Facebook’s TV apps. Continue reading “Facebook takes on YouTube with Watch video platform”

Intel to build fleet of over 100 self-driving cars and start testing them this year

Intel has announced that it will start building a fleet of fully autonomous (level 4 SAE) vehicles for testing in the United States, Israel and Europe. The company is deploy the first self-driving car later this year, followed by a fleet of more than 100 automobiles.  Continue reading “Intel to build fleet of over 100 self-driving cars and start testing them this year”

Aircel launches FRC 449 and FRC 229 with unlimited calls, 84 days validity in J&K

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Aircel today launched a new First Recharge Coupon (FRC) 449 and 229 for its new customers in J&K that offer unlimited (Local & STD) calls with 84 days validity.  The 449 pack offers 168GB 3G data at 2GB per day and the 229 pack offers 84GB 3G data at 1GB 3G data per day  All Aircel customers with 2G, 3G or 4G handsets can avail the offer, said the company. It says that FUP is applicable for the 449 pack, but no details about the terms. Continue reading “Aircel launches FRC 449 and FRC 229 with unlimited calls, 84 days validity in J&K”

SoftBank Vision Fund invests in Flipkart to become one of its largest shareholders

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Flipkart has raised a latest round of funding from SoftBank
Vision Fund. This is said to be the biggest ever private investment in an Indian technology company and will make the Vision Fund one of the largest shareholders in Flipkart. Continue reading “SoftBank Vision Fund invests in Flipkart to become one of its largest shareholders”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 MIUI 8.5.4.0 Android 7.0 Nougat update starts rolling out in India

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4 with Snapdragon 625 in India running MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) back in January earlier this year starting at Rs. 9999. Now the company has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 (Nougat) update for the smartphone along with the MIUI 8.5.4.0.NCFMIED OTA update as nightly build, which Xiaomi calls Beta Stable release before the final update. Check out the changelog below. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 MIUI 8.5.4.0 Android 7.0 Nougat update starts rolling out in India”

Paytm expands business by adding support for third party QR codes

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Paytm has announced that it now supports third party Quick Response QR codes. Users will now be able to scan non- Paytm codes as well using the Scan button on the Paytm app.
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Nokia 6 gets over 1 million registrations on Amazon India ahead of sale on August 23

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Nokia 6 was announced in India back in June for Rs. 14,999 and the registrations for the phone started exclusively on Amazon.in on July 14th, as the company had promised. Today Amazon India has announced that the phone has over 1 million or 10 lakh registrations ahead of the first sale on August 23rd. Continue reading “Nokia 6 gets over 1 million registrations on Amazon India ahead of sale on August 23”

Google Search for Android gets tappable shortcuts for nearest ATMs, restaurants in India

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Google has rolled out an update for mobile Search that makes it easier for users to get relevant information quickly. Google Search app for Android will now show tappable shortcuts below the search bar about an array of topics including cricket scores, weather, nearby restaurants and more.
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