Google Pixel 2 Driving Do-Not-Disturb mode API to open up for developers

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Google recently launched the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones and they are now the latest and greatest from Google which gets its power from AI that is powering right from camera to the Driving Do-Not-Disturb mode. The company is using Activity Recognition AI for Driving Do-Not-Disturb mode API.

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Apple acknowledges iPhone X screen being unresponsive in cold weather, will fix with software update

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Reports have started coming in from users on Reddit claiming that their iPhone X screen becoming unresponsive in cold weather. Users have reported saying takes only just a few seconds for the phone to freeze up in cold temperatures and stops responding to taps. However, Apple has acknowledged the issue.

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Microsoft Windows 10 Insider Preview brings AirDrop-like ‘Near Share’ quick transfer

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Microsoft has announced Windows 10 Insider preview with build number 17035 which brings Apple’s AirDrop type quick share of files between PCs. Microsoft has started testing this new wireless transfer feature in this latest build and is also bringing many Edge browser improvements.

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Flipkart Billion Capture+ with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 625, 13MP dual rear cameras launched starting at Rs. 10999

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Flipkart has launched its own Billion Capture+ smartphone as a part of its Billion brand. It says that the ‘Made For India’ smartphone is designed, engineered, manufactured and tested in India.  It has a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass screen with Dragontrail glass protection, is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 Mobile Platform, runs Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) that will be upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Dual 13-megapixel rear (RGB + Monochrome) camera, dual-tone LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Flipkart Billion Capture+ with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 625, 13MP dual rear cameras launched starting at Rs. 10999”

Apple Clips for iOS updated with new 360-degree Selfie Scenes, Redesigned User Interface, iCloud Support and more

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Apple is rolling out an update to its Clips movie-making app with new 360-degree Selfie Scene that uses iPhone Xs TrueDepth camera and has also added iCloud support as well. This is the first major update since the addition of Disney and Pixar stickers back in July.

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Aircel ties up with Amazon Pay to offer Rs. 75 cashback on unlimited plans

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Aircel today announced that it has partnered with Amazon Pay to offer flat Rs. 75 cashback on select unlimited plans on first recharge. For other plans you get Rs. 50 cashback. The limited period offer is valid till November 15th. You can check our more details about the offer and list of unlimited plans for different circles on Amazon.in Continue reading “Aircel ties up with Amazon Pay to offer Rs. 75 cashback on unlimited plans”

Vivo V7+ Energetic Blue color variant launched in India

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Vivo launched V7+ mid-range selfie-focused smartphone in India in September in Champagne Gold and Matte Black colors. Today it has launched new Energetic Blue color variant in the country. Specifications are similar, including a 5.99-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) FullView display with 18:9 aspect ratio, 16-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) and LED flash, Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 14nm Mobile Platform, Android 7.1 (Nougat) based on FuntouchOS 3.2, fingerprint sensor on the back and a 3225mAh built-in battery. Continue reading “Vivo V7+ Energetic Blue color variant launched in India”

Vodafone launches new RED Postpaid Plans​ with unlimited calls, Data rollover and more starting at Rs. 499

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Vodafone has launched new set of RED postpaid plans – RED Traveler, RED International and RED Signature. All the plans come with free unlimited local and STD calling and free National Roaming. These plans offer data quotas starting from 20GB up to 200GB and Data rollover feature that allows consumers to carry forward up to 200GB of unused data. Some of these plans also come with up to 12 months free Netflix subscription. Continue reading “Vodafone launches new RED Postpaid Plans​ with unlimited calls, Data rollover and more starting at Rs. 499”

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out in India

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Samsung is rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Galaxy C9 Pro in India. The Nougat update brings Experience 8.5 galaxy interface and all the functionalities that Android Nougat features.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android 7.1.1 Nougat update starts rolling out in India”

OnePlus 5T – All You Need to Know

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Amid the smartphones including Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S/Note series, OnePlus broke the stereotypes and proved that there is no reason why smartphones should cost more. This strategy obviously helped the company to take over the likes of Samsung and also managed to grab the biggest piece of the premium smartphone market online share in India. Continue reading “OnePlus 5T – All You Need to Know”

Niantic announces Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Pokemon GO-like AR Mobile Game

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Remember Pokemon Go which brought many of the gamers to the streets hunting wild Pokemon? The makers of the same; Niantic in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, and WB Games San Francisco’s development team has announced Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR mobile game.

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Reliance Jio introduces triple cashback offer, brings back 100% cashback on recharge of Rs. 399 or more

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Reliance Jio introduced limited period 100% cashback offer during Diwali last month. Today the company has introduced triple-cashback offer that includes 100% cashback that offers Rs. 400 worth vouchers on recharge of Rs. 399 or more. It already partnered with Amazon Pay, Paytm, PhonePe, MobiKwik and Freecharge for cashback up to Rs. 300. Recently it has partnered with Axis Pay to offer Cashback up to Rs. 100.

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Skype for Mobile updated with new AI-Powered photo effects and stickers

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Skype today has launched new smart whimsical effects, like quirky face stickers and witty captions for the mobile app adding more personalization to photos and highlights. These stickers and effects resemble Snapchat photo effects.  Continue reading “Skype for Mobile updated with new AI-Powered photo effects and stickers”

Google Chrome to block annoying auto-redirect pop-ups for better user protection

Chrome logo withPop-up and page redirect ads are the most annoying part of the web browsing experience which no one has control over even with trusted ad networks. In order to tackle the same and provide better user protections, Google is rolling out three new features that will solve the issue at the browser level. Google already said that it will block autoplay videos in Chrome from 2018.

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Apple said to ramp up technology for AR headset by 2019, ship it in 2020

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Apple is aiming to ramp up the technology for AR headset which it sees a breakthrough product for iPhones success by 2019 and could ship a product by 2020, according to a new Bloomberg report. Unlike current VR headsets, Apple AR headset technology is said to have its own display, processor and operating system.

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