YouTube launches in-app messaging for easier video sharing and chatting

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YouTube has started rolling out its in-app messaging feature which has been in testing for over an year. The feature will give YouTube users an ability to share videos and chat with their contacts directly from within the app.
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Google rolls out August Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices

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 latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Framework, Libraries, Media framework and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out August Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices”

OnePlus 5 Soft Gold Limited Edition smartphone launched, available in India starting August 9

OnePlus 5 Soft Gold

OnePlus just introduced the Soft Gold Limited Edition OnePlus 5 smartphone, as expected. It uses advanced sandblasting process, so the finish of the Soft Gold OnePlus 5 is 30% finer than that of previous OnePlus Soft Gold devices, said the company. It is priced at Rs. 32,999, same as the Slate Gray 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version and will be available from Amazon.in and oneplusstore.in starting August 9th at 12:00 AM. OnePlus said that the phone. In other countries it will be available from August 7 at noon EDT / 9:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM BST / 6:00 PM CEST from oneplus.net. Continue reading “OnePlus 5 Soft Gold Limited Edition smartphone launched, available in India starting August 9”

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active rugged smartphone with 4000mAh battery announced

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active

After several rumors Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S8 Active rugged smartphone that is shock-, shatter-, water-, and dust-resistant. It has a metal frame and bumper to protect against shock, abrasion, tilting or twisting and will be exclusively available from AT&T for a limited time. It has Bixby assistant, similar to the S8 series of phones, packs a shatter-resistant 5.8-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen with 18.5:9 aspect ratio, 4,000mAh battery and has fingerprint and iris scanners. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8 Active rugged smartphone with 4000mAh battery announced”

OPPO F3 Rose Gold version launched in India, Limited Edition Red announced

OPPO F3 Rose Gold

After launching Black Edition F3 in India back in May, OPPO has launched the Rose Gold version of the selfie-focused F3 smartphone in the country. It has also introduced the Limited Edition Red color variant of the smartphone in Vietnam, which will be available in Philippines from August 12th. Continue reading “OPPO F3 Rose Gold version launched in India, Limited Edition Red announced”

LG Q6 with 5.5-inch FHD+ FullVision display, Android 7.1 launching in India on August 10

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LG introduced Q6 with 5.5-inch FHD+ FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels last month and the phone started rolling out in Korea last week. Now the company has announced that the phone will be launching in India exclusively on Amazon.in on August 10. It will also be offering up to 50GB additional data for Jio customers, free screen replacement, Rs. 3,200 worth of in-game freebies  Continue reading “LG Q6 with 5.5-inch FHD+ FullVision display, Android 7.1 launching in India on August 10”

WhatsApp is testing Facebook-like coloured text status feature

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WhatsApp could soon get Facebook-like color text status feature. The popular messaging app is currently testing the feature that will allow users to write their status update with a colourful background. This development was first spotted by Android Police.  Continue reading “WhatsApp is testing Facebook-like coloured text status feature”

Samsung U Flex Headphones with flexible neckband announced

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Samsung has U Flex Headphones (EO-BG950), the company’s latest Bluetooth headset with flexible neckband design that is bendable by up to 100 degrees so it will not lose its shape or break, even when carried in a small bag or pocket, says Samsung. It also has P2i splash and sweat-resistant coating. Continue reading “Samsung U Flex Headphones with flexible neckband announced”

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor : KGI

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Samsung is said to introduce in-display fingerprint sensor with the Galaxy Note 9, according to latest report from KGI securities. The company will continue to put the fingerprint sensor at the back for Galaxy S9 similar to Galaxy S8 and S8+. However, Samsung could reposition the rear-mounted sensor on the S9 to a slightly more ergonomic position. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 9 could feature an in-display fingerprint sensor : KGI”

Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock, Mi Portable Bluetooth Mouse and Mi Wireless Mouse Unboxing

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Xiaomi introduced Mi Music Alarm Clock, portable Bluetooth Mouse and a Wireless Mouse in China recently. We recently unboxed these accessories, check out the video below. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Music Alarm Clock, Mi Portable Bluetooth Mouse and Mi Wireless Mouse Unboxing”

Next generation Apple iPhone SE likely to launch in India first

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Apple launched iPhone SE in India starting at Rs. 39,000 in India back in April last year. Aimed at emerging markets like India, it looks the iPhone SE will get a successor in early 2018. Citing local sources, Focus Taiwan states that the next generation iPhone SE will be first launched in India and start shipping globally in the first quarter of 2018. Continue reading “Next generation Apple iPhone SE likely to launch in India first”

Xiaomi Mi Noise Cancelling USB Type-C Earphones Unboxing

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Xiaomi recently introduced its Noise Cancelling USB Type-C Earphones. We managed to get one from China and unboxed it a few days back along with few more products, check out the video.

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Google Pixel phones get up to $200 price cut, free Daydream View headset

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We still have few more months to see a new Google Pixel devices. Now Google has officially reduced the prices for last year’s Pixel phones that now start at $524 (Rs. 33400 approx.) in the U.S. after a $125 price cut. Continue reading “Google Pixel phones get up to $200 price cut, free Daydream View headset”

Apple could buy Eros Group’s movie and music library for $1 billion

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Eros Group is in preliminary talks with Apple to sell its entire content library of films and music for around $1 billion (Rs 6,366 crore), according to a latest report from the Economic Times. The deal could also include their digital OTT platform. The Indian movie production house is also said to be in talks with Amazon and Netflix.
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Google Pixel 2 with front-facing stereo speakers, without 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in image

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Google will introduce successor of its Pixel smartphones later this year. We had already seen renders of both the phones. Now a new images of the successor of last year’s Pixel has surfaced. According to the VentureBeat, the phone codenamed Walleye will not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, come with front-facing stereo speakers and will be manufactured by HTC, even though the Pixel XL successor will be made by LG. Continue reading “Google Pixel 2 with front-facing stereo speakers, without 3.5mm headphone jack surfaces in image”