Apple has switched default provider of its Web searches for Siri on iOS and Spotlight on the Mac to Google from Microsoft’s Bing. Now, when you ask Siri to search the web, it will return Google results instead of Bing. Users are already seeing search results from Google on iPhone and Mac users.
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Airtel today announced deployment of India’s first Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology, which is a pre-5G technology that will make Airtel’s network future ready for meeting the data demand in India. Airtel said that it has started deploying in Bangalore and Kolkata and will expand to other parts of the country soon. Continue reading “Airtel deploys India’s first Massive MIMO technology, offers up to 3x faster 4G speeds”
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities says that iPhone X demand could reach 40-50 million units. He noted that as iPhone X is a major model revamped form factor for the iPhone since the iPhone 6 debuted in 2014. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X pre-order demand may cross 40-50M units – KGI”
Lenovo launched the K8 Plus smartphone in India earlier this month and also announced the K8 smartphone with a similar design. Today it has launched the smartphone in the country. It has a 5.2-inch HD screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio P20 SoC, runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) stock Android, has a 13-megapixel rear camera, compared to dual camera arrangement on the K8 Note and K8 Plus and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash and dedicated, customizable Music Key. Continue reading “Lenovo K8 with 5.2-inch display, metal body, 4000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 10499”
After the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus got certified by TENAA in China, iPhone X has passed through the same regulatory body that reveals 2716mAh battery for the iPhone X, compared to the 2691mAh battery on the iPhone 8 Plus that was confirmed from teardown a few days back. In fact the iPhone X has a compact body compared to iPhone 8 Plus. It also reveals 3GB of RAM, similar to the iPhone 8 Plus, as rumored earlier. Continue reading “Apple iPhone X certification reveals slightly bigger battery compared to iPhone 8 Plus”
OPPO today launched F3 Limited Edition smartphone in India. It has similar specifications as the F3, but this comes in Red color with matching wallpaper and icons. The company launched Black Edition of the F3 in India back in May and launched Rose Gold version last month. Continue reading “OPPO F3 Diwali Limited Edition in Red launched in India for Rs. 18990”
HMD Global just launched its flagship Nokia 8 smartphone in India, as expected. It was announced last month and packs a 5.3-inch Quad HD display with sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), which is also upgradable to Android O update. it has 13-megapixel dual rear cameras, one with a color sensor and the other with a monochrome sensor for low light and dedicated black and white photography. It also has ZEISS optics and OIS. It is also Splashproof with IP54 ratings.
Research agency IHS has revealed the estimated cost of recently launched iPhones. The company says the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are slightly more expensive to make as compared to their predecessor. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus manufacturing cost estimated at $247.51 and $288.08 respectively”
China has blocked WhatsApp, according to a latest report from the New York Times. The popular messaging app has joined other major apps like Facebook and Instagram that are censored by the Chinese government. The report stated that WhatsApp had been “broadly disrupted in China.” Continue reading “WhatsApp is now blocked in China”
Google usually offers security updates for its devices for one year from the time it stops offering Android version updates. The Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 stopped getting Android version updates last October, after Android 7.1.1 update and the company had promised to offer security updates till October 2017. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X and 6P security updates extended till November 2018”
Apple has released macOS 10.13 High Sierra for Macs. It was announced back in June at the WWDC 2017 and brings several new features, including a new file system for more efficient and reliable storage, support for High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) for 4K video at lower file sizes, Metal 2 – Apple’s advanced graphics technology that enables machine learning, computer vision, Core ML developer framework and also includes an update to Photos and Safari. Continue reading “macOS High Sierra with Apple File System, HEVC, VR support and more now available”
Last month OnePlus rolled out OxygenOS 4.1.7 update. Now OnePlus has started rolling out major OxygenOS 4.5.0 update for the 3 and 3T that brings several new features, including lift up display, Gaming Do Not Disturb, scheduled night mode, new OnePlus Slate font, secure box in File Manager and more along with stability and battery improvements. Check out the complete changelog below. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS 4.5.0 update brings several new features, battery improvements”
In a bid to curb mobile thefts in India, the government has made tampering of IMEI number a punishable offence that can attract jail term of up to three years. An IMEI number is a unique 15-digit serial number of mobile devices. The move will help curb issues pertaining to fake IMEI numbers and also ease tracking of lost mobile phones. Continue reading “Tampering mobile IMEI number can send you to jail for up to three years”
Samsung today started its 6-day special anniversary offers through official Samsung Shop that offers deals on mobiles, televisions, wearables, audio accessories and more. Samsung is already offering Rs. 4000 Cashback on Note8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ till December 31st, 2017 for HDFC Credit Card customers.
Audio Technica has announced a range of high resolution headphones and earphones.
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