Pixel 2 Portrait mode ported to non-Google devices running Android Oreo

Among the many other features the newly launched Pixel 2 series rock, Portrait mode surely caught the attention. The single-camera sensor on the back and front were able to pull off the mode so good that the mode is now being ported to first-gen Pixel phones, Nexus 6P, 5X and we were able to make it work on other devices running Android 8.0 Oreo.  Continue reading “Pixel 2 Portrait mode ported to non-Google devices running Android Oreo”

Apple acquires Canada-based app development startup Buddybuild

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Apple has acquired the Canada-based app development service Buddybuild in efforts to make it easier for developers create and iterate their apps for iOS.  Buddybuild is a mobile iteration platform that is focused on integration and debugging tools essentially needed for app development workflow.  Continue reading “Apple acquires Canada-based app development startup Buddybuild”

LG ThinQ OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with Google Assistant to be introduced at CES 2018

LG at the CES 2018 event that is going to kickstart in the coming week will introduce the ThinQ OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with Google Assistant and α (ALPHA) advanced image processor, and perhaps the biggest addition to LG TVs this year will be the support for Google Assistant.  Continue reading “LG ThinQ OLED and SUPER UHD TVs with Google Assistant to be introduced at CES 2018”

Samsung trademarks ‘DeX Pad’ docking station accessory for Galaxy S9

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During the launch of Galaxy S8, Samsung introduced the DeX Station accessory that S8, S8+ connects to monitor to offer desktop-like experience. Again for the S9 launch, Samsung seems to be readying upgraded Dex Station dubbed “DeX Pad” as the company registered the ‘Dex Pad’ trademark at the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office). Continue reading “Samsung trademarks ‘DeX Pad’ docking station accessory for Galaxy S9”

Micromax said to launch Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone this January for Rs. 2000

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Android Oreo (Go Edition) is Google’s trim down version of Android for low-cost phones with 512MB to 1GB RAM. The company announced the project back in May and said that it would be available from early 2018. The company is all set to launch the first phone in India in partnership with Micromax later this month, according to a new report. Continue reading “Micromax said to launch Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone this January for Rs. 2000”

LG V30 Raspberry Rose color variant announced

LG introduced its flagship V30 smartphone in Aurora Black, Cloud Silver, Moroccan Blue and Lavender Violet color variants at the IFA last year, today it has introduced new Raspberry Rose color variant of the smartphone that will be showcased at the CES 2018 next week. Continue reading “LG V30 Raspberry Rose color variant announced”

How to link Aadhaar to your mobile number via OTP

The Government of India has made it mandatory to link your mobile number with Aadhaar card for identification verification and has put a deadline of March 31, 2018 to do so. While the process of verification by visiting the mobile network customer centers can be tiresome, UIDAI has rolled out OTP based verification system using which you can link your mobile numbers with Aadhaar from your home. Continue reading “How to link Aadhaar to your mobile number via OTP”

Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 9 references revealed in Nokia camera app

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Back in December when the Nokia 5 got the Android Oreo beta release, an apk teardown revealed the references to features like the Telephoto, wide-angle features which hinted at the arrival of Nokia 9. Again today a further teardown of APK gives away the references to upcoming Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 9 devices.  Continue reading “Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 9 references revealed in Nokia camera app”

Lenovo K320t with 5.7-inch full-screen display, Dual rear cameras announced

Lenovo has silently introduced K320t, the company’s latest budget smartphone and its first smartphone with full-screen 18:9 display and dual rear cameras in China. It was certified by TENAA last month, packs  a 5.7-inch HD+ screen with 81.4% screen-to-body ratio and comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera to capture the depth information. Continue reading “Lenovo K320t with 5.7-inch full-screen display, Dual rear cameras announced”

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 16GB version launched in India for Rs. 10999

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Samsung launched Galaxy On Nxt smartphone with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Exynos 7870 14nm processor, fingerprint sensor, unibody metal design and 32GB storage back in October 2016, last year in April it launched the 64GB version of the phone, now it has launched the 16GB version of the smartphone in the country. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy On Nxt 16GB version launched in India for Rs. 10999”

OnePlus 5 gets Face Unlock with latest open beta update

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Last week OnePlus rolled out the OxygenOS 5.0 Android 8.0 Oreo stable update for the OnePlus 5 smartphone, and as promised the company has rolled out Face Unlock feature with the latest Open Beta 3 update for the smartphone, soon after the second beta that rolled out a couple of weeks back. The update also adds shortcuts on launcher and several optimizations and fixes for the phone. Check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “OnePlus 5 gets Face Unlock with latest open beta update”

Samsung S-Ray, GoBreath, Relumino Creative Lab projects to be announced at CES 2018

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Samsung Electronics has announced today that the company’s C-labs will introduce three new innovative projects; S-Ray, GoBreath, and Relumino at the CES 2018 event. Additionally, seven start-ups which have been spun off from Samsung’s C-Lab will also showcase their newly released commercial products for new business opportunities. Continue reading “Samsung S-Ray, GoBreath, Relumino Creative Lab projects to be announced at CES 2018”

Nokia 6 (2018) specifications detailed on TENAA – 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM

Nokia 6 (2018) with the model number TA-1054 surfaced on TENAA last month, showing a large display with minimal bezels, now the specifications of the phone has been detailed on the certification site that confirms that it will have a 5.5-inch 1080p screen with 16:9 aspect ratio and not 18:9 ratio as expected. It also reveals a faster Octa-Core SoC, which is rumored to be Snapdragon 630.

Continue reading “Nokia 6 (2018) specifications detailed on TENAA – 5.5-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM”

LG introduces world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display ahead of CES 2018

LG Display has announced that developed the world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display that boasts the highest resolution with 33 million pixels (7680×4320 pixels) – 16 times more than FHD (1920×1080) and four times more than UHD (3840×2160). Continue reading “LG introduces world’s first 88-inch 8K OLED display ahead of CES 2018”

OnePlus Switch backup tool launched

OnePlus has released new ‘Switch’ app that lets you quickly migrate from your old phone to a new OnePlus device. The app was announced at the OnePlus 5T launch and is compatible with Android phones running Lollipop (5.0) or higher and it can transfer contacts, SMS messages, call logs, calendars, photos, videos, audio, and apps. Continue reading “OnePlus Switch backup tool launched”