Next Google Home with built-in mesh WiFi router reportedly in the works

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Google is working on a new Google Home speaker that will come with a mesh WiFi router that will allow it to boost Wi-Fi signals around the home, according to a latest report from The Information. Mesh Wi-Fi strings a Wi-Fi connection together with the use of multiple routers to create a more consistent coverage area.

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YouTube TV streaming service goes live in five US cities

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Following its announcement last month, YouTube TV streaming service has gone live today in five US cities. The service bundles content from networks and about 35 of other cable networks for $35 per month.  Continue reading “YouTube TV streaming service goes live in five US cities”

Gionee A1 Review

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It isn’t all that surprising that better selfies have become the latest selling point for smartphones the world over. After all, human beings are a vain bunch. Back in the early years of the camera phones, we saw the likes of rotating modules and small mirrors attached to the rear lens. Thankfully, technology has matured to the point where we can have quality high-resolution sensors over on the front facing camera too. The focus of the Gionee A1 is on this specific features and it touts a 16MP front facing camera to achieve quality selfies. A camera alone does not however make a smartphone. So does the Gionee A1 have what it takes to be a good smartphone instead of being just a one trick pony? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Gionee A1 Review”

Honor 8 Pro with dual rear cameras announced, Xiaomi unveils Mi Pad 3 and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the latest FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news.

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Twitter introduces player emojis to celebrate a decade of IPL

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Twitter and Indian Premier League (IPL) have teamed up to release special player emojis for 30 popular IPL players. Fans can just tweet using the designated player hashtag and an emoji version of that player will automatically appear after the hashtag within the tweet.
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Honor 8 Pro with VR Headset Bundle Unboxing

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Honor today introduced Honor 8 Pro that comes with Honor VR cardboard glasses in the box. It is the global version of the Honor V9 that was introduced in China back in February. Check out the unboxing video below.

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Honor 8 Pro with 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 6GB RAM and 12MP dual rear cameras announced

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Why do bloggers shoot and write about unboxing of a device? Is it because they love to shoot the unwrapping of recyclable plastic? Well, tech bloggers write about unboxing with the hope of actually discovering some truly innovative accessories in the box that add to the experience of using the main guy in the box – the Phone! After over a decade of unappetizing unboxing experiences, we are delighted to introduce a device that will change the afterlife destiny of the box you bring your newly purchased goody, in! Say hello to the truly ‘smart’ device Honor 8 Pro with Honor VR cardboard glasses IN THE BOX! Continue reading “Honor 8 Pro with 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 6GB RAM and 12MP dual rear cameras announced”

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with 7.9-inch display, 6.9mm slim metal body, 6600mAh battery announced

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After several rumors, Xiaomi has announced Mi Pad 3, successor of Mi Pad 2 that was introduced back in 2015. It has the same 7.9-inch (2048 × 1536 pixels) display at 326 ppi as the first two Mi Pad tablets, but the Intel processor has been replaced by MediaTek MT8176 hexa-core processor. It has the same 6.95mm slim unibody metal design as the predecessor and also has an improved 13-megapixel rear camera. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with 7.9-inch display, 6.9mm slim metal body, 6600mAh battery announced”

Huawei Y5 2017 with 5-inch HD display, 3000mAh battery, 4G LTE announced

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Huawei has introduced Y5 2017, the company’s latest budget smartphone with 4G LTE support in its ‘Y series’. It packs a 5-inch HD display, is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6737T processor with 2GB of RAM, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED fash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also has LED flash. Continue reading “Huawei Y5 2017 with 5-inch HD display, 3000mAh battery, 4G LTE announced”

Netflix for Windows 10 now lets you download movies and TV shows for offline viewing

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Last year in November, Netflix launched a new feature that lets Android and iOS users download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. Now, the popular US based streaming service is bringing this functionality to Windows 10 users.
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Alcatel Flash with 13MP dual rear cameras, 8MP + 5MP dual front cameras with flash announced

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Alcatel has announced Flash, a new smartphone with four cameras, two on the front and two on the back. It has dual 13-megapixel rear cameras, one with monochrome and the other one with RGB lens to capture crisp images as well as background blur.  It also has phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) for quick focus in 0.15 seconds and dual-tone LED flash. There is also a 8-megapixel + 5-megapixel front-facing cameras along with dual-tone LED flash that lets you choose different blur levels with Super Selfie Mode. The camera also supports RAW image capture. Continue reading “Alcatel Flash with 13MP dual rear cameras, 8MP + 5MP dual front cameras with flash announced”

Apple Music for Android gets major overhaul with iOS features, lyrics and more

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Apple has revamped Apple Music for Android with new features and design. The app is getting features like on-screen lyrics, redesigned For You section and more.

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YouTube Go beta app for Android officially launched in India

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YouTube has officially launched beta version of the YouTube Go app for Android in India. It was first announced back in September last year on its its 18th birthday. YouTube Go comes with offline video viewing and sharing. It is aimed at users who have slow internet connection and are concerned about their data usage. Continue reading “YouTube Go beta app for Android officially launched in India”

Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models

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Apple is working on a new Mac Pro desktop computer which has not received an update since 2013. The company will refresh the Mac Pro with powerful specs and a modular design.  Continue reading “Apple working on Mac Pro with powerful specs and modular design; refreshes current models”