Xiaomi suspends Android Oreo update for Mi A1, plans to release again within couple of weeks

The Mi A1 was launched under Android One program with a promise to provide android Oreo update within 2017, Xiaomi started the Beta testing for Oreo based ROM in mid December and started rolling out Android Oreo update to Mi A1 on 31st Dec as it promised.  Continue reading “Xiaomi suspends Android Oreo update for Mi A1, plans to release again within couple of weeks”

LG trademarks ‘LG Icon’ for smartphones and ‘Iconic’ for smartwatches, may stop annual flagship smartphone launch cycle

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By now it is known that LG is planning on rebranding its G-series flagships to change its strategy and better compete with Samsung and Apple. Now the company has trademarked the ‘Icon’ for smartphone and ‘Iconic’ for smartwatches according to the database of European Union Intellectual Property Office. Continue reading “LG trademarks ‘LG Icon’ for smartphones and ‘Iconic’ for smartwatches, may stop annual flagship smartphone launch cycle”

Honor View 10 Review

Soon after the launch of Honor 7X , which is one of the best smartphones under Rs. 13,000 segment, Huawei’s online brand Honor launched the Honor View 10 in India this year with Artificial Intelligence. Equipped with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) it enables deep learning based on user behavior for a seamless experience. The Honor View 10 comes in Midnight Black and Navy Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 29,999. Let’s check out how good is the phone. Continue reading “Honor View 10 Review”

Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 0.7%, Nougat hits 26.3%

Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of December and the Oreo adoption now hit rate to 0.7%, which also includes the recently rolled out Android 8.1 Oreo as well.  Continue reading “Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 0.7%, Nougat hits 26.3%”

Google publishes list of Chromebooks patched with Meltdown vulnerability

Meltdown and Spectre are most talked about security vulnerabilities in the recent times that affected most Intel, AMD, and ARM chipsets. Biggies like Microsoft, Intel, Google have already fixed and progressing towards fixing. Today Google has published a list of Chromebooks that are affected but are now patched.  Continue reading “Google publishes list of Chromebooks patched with Meltdown vulnerability”

Smartron t.phone P Unboxing and First Impressions

Smartron launched the t.phone P, its first budget smartphone in the t.phone series with a 5000mAh battery earlier today for Rs. 7999. Here we have the unboxing of the phone.

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Samsung partners with NextRadio to unlock FM Radio chip on its smartphones

TagStation today announced that Samsung has extended its support to NextRadio to unlock FM chips in upcoming phones launched USA and Canada. The company pointed out that FM Radio is still essential in some parts of the world especially when cellular coverage is congested or unavailable. Continue reading “Samsung partners with NextRadio to unlock FM Radio chip on its smartphones”

Xiaomi Quick Charge 3.0 Charger launched in India for Rs. 449

Xiaomi already sells standard 5V-2A charger in India. Today is has launched new  Qualcomm certified Quick Charge 3.0 charger in the country. This is compatible with Xiaomi own Mi MIX 2 and Mi Max 2 smartphones as well as Qualcomm’s latest two-way fast charging power banks that are Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 certified. Continue reading “Xiaomi Quick Charge 3.0 Charger launched in India for Rs. 449”

Smartron tphone P with 5.2-inch display, Snapdragon 435, 3GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7999

Smartron has launched t.phone P, the company’s latest smartphone in the t.phone series with 5000mAh battery that promises up to 2 days battery life on a single charge. It packs a 5.2-inch 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by Snapdragon 435 with 3GB RAM, runs Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with support for tcloud, tcare and tstore as well as tronX’s assistive and predictive AI. Continue reading “Smartron tphone P with 5.2-inch display, Snapdragon 435, 3GB RAM, 5000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7999”

WhatsApp Security flaw could allow anyone enter group chats despite end-to-end encryption

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German researchers have found a flaw that let’s infiltrate any WhatsApp’s group chats despite end-to-end encryption. Wired reports that the flaws in WhatsApp’s security were discovered at the Real World Crypto security conference in Switzerland. Furthermore, anyone with control on app’s servers could insert new people into private group chats without needing admin permission. Continue reading “WhatsApp Security flaw could allow anyone enter group chats despite end-to-end encryption”

CORSAIR Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Gaming Mouse, Qi Wireless Charging Mouse Pad and more announced at CES 2018

CORSAIR has announced range of wireless gaming peripherals at the CES 2018 in Las Vegas. This includes K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, K63 Wireless Gaming Lapboard, DARK CORE RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse, and MM1000 Qi Wireless Charging Mouse Pad that are powered by CORSAIR UNPLUG and PLAY wireless technology. Continue reading “CORSAIR Wireless Gaming Keyboard, Gaming Mouse, Qi Wireless Charging Mouse Pad and more announced at CES 2018”

Facebook said to be testing new ‘Today In’ local news and events section in the app

Facebook wants to make it easier for us to stay updated with local news and events dubbed ‘Today In’. Testing of the feature is running in just six cities for now: New Orleans, La.; Little Rock, Ark.; Billings, Mont.; Peoria, Ill.; Olympia, Wash.; and Binghamton, N.Y. Continue reading “Facebook said to be testing new ‘Today In’ local news and events section in the app”

GoPro to exit drone industry, but will continue supporting it

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GoPro has announced that it will exit drone industry as it plans to sell its remaining inventory of Karma drones, but will continue supporting it. The move comes from the constant downfall of the company in the past few years. The company back in March has laid off 270 employees in response to weak sales. Continue reading “GoPro to exit drone industry, but will continue supporting it”

Sony MP-CD1 ultra-portable mobile projector with 120-inch projection announced

Sony at the CES 2018 announced the MP-CD1 ultra-portable Mobile Projector. The projector which can easily fit in your palm can project up to up to 120 inches in size from a short distance of 3.5m and weighs just 281 grams and measures 83.0 mm x 16.0 mm x 150.0 mm.  Continue reading “Sony MP-CD1 ultra-portable mobile projector with 120-inch projection announced”

OnePlus 5T Lava Red Special Edition smartphone launched in India

OnePlus introduced the Lava Red edition of the OnePlus 5T smartphone in China back in November. Today it has launched the new color variant of the smartphone in India. This has black bezel on the front and comes with bright red finish on the back and the sides of the phone. It recently launched the 5T Star Wars edition in India and introduced the 5T Sandstone White Limited Edition for global markets last week.

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