Apple opens app accelerator in Bengaluru

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Apple CEO Tim Cook had announced an iOS app Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru during his visit in India last year in May. Now, the company has officially announced the opening of its app accelerator in Bangalore. Continue reading “Apple opens app accelerator in Bengaluru”

Apple to start assembling iPhones in Bengaluru from April: Karnataka IT minister

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Apple is gearing up to start assembling iPhones in India. According to a latest PTI report, the company will start making iPhones in the country from April. The news comes a month after government of Karnataka welcomed Apple’s proposal to begin “initial manufacturing operations” in Bangalore.

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Qatar Airways offers free laptops for passengers on U.S flights after electronic ban

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In the wake of the recent electronics ban in U.S flight, Qatar Airways is offering passengers with a laptop loan service. The complimentary laptops will be available to Business Class passengers travelling on all US-bound flights from next week and can be collected after boarding.
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Microsoft will sell Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition

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After partnering with Samsung to bundle its Skype, OneDrive, and OneNote apps on the Galaxy S6 and S7 series of smartphones, Microsoft announced that it will continue its partnership with Samsung to pre-load business productivity apps and software on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition. Continue reading “Microsoft will sell Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Microsoft Edition”

Twitter stops counting @replies from its 140-character limit

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Twitter is making it easy for its users to communicate on its platform using 140 characters. From today, the micro blogging platform will stop counting usernames as part of the 140 character limit when you’re replying to tweets.
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OnePlus 3T Midnight Black Unboxing and Photo Gallery

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OnePlus introduced Midnight Black limited edition OnePlus 3T last week. It will go on sale in India through flash sale on Amazon.in, oneplusstore.in and OnePlus Experience Store in Bengaluru tomorrow for Rs. 34,999. Here we have the unboxing of the smartphone. Continue reading “OnePlus 3T Midnight Black Unboxing and Photo Gallery”

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ announced, ACT Fibernet launches 1Gbps broadband 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. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ announced, ACT Fibernet launches 1Gbps broadband and more – FoneArena Daily”

Telegram introduces end-to-end encryption based voice calls

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Telegram has introduced voice calls in the latest update that bumps the app to version 3.18. The instant messaging app says Telegram voice calls are built upon the end-to-end encryption of its Secret Chats feature.
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Puppies, cabbage, rings, phones are the top things Indians forget while riding in Uber

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Uber has introduced Uber Lost & Found India Index, a list of the most frequently, and most surprisingly ‘lost and found’ items by Uber riders in India.  Continue reading “Puppies, cabbage, rings, phones are the top things Indians forget while riding in Uber”

Xiaomi Redmi 4A Battery Life Test

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi 4A in India last week for Rs. 5999. We already brought you the review of the smartphone, here we have its battery life test results. The Redmi 4A packs a 3030mAh (minimum) / 3120mAh (typical) built-in battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor and packs a 5-inch HD screen. Check out the test results. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 4A Battery Life Test”

Essential’s bezel-less smartphone will run Android, confirms Eric Schmidt

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Earlier this week Android creator Andy Rubin teased a new bezel-less smartphone from his company Essentials. It was reported that the phone will run Android and now it has been confirmed. Continue reading “Essential’s bezel-less smartphone will run Android, confirms Eric Schmidt”

ACT Fibernet launches India’s first Gigabit broadband services in Hyderabad, 1Gbps at Rs. 5999

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ACT Fibernet today launched its 1Gbps (Giga speeds) wired broadband service in Hyderabad, making it the first Internet Service Provider in India to launch Gigabit broadband for customers in India. It was launched by Shri. K. Taraka Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Municipal Administration and Urban Development and Industries (MAUD). Continue reading “ACT Fibernet launches India’s first Gigabit broadband services in Hyderabad, 1Gbps at Rs. 5999”

Android Wear 2.0 starts rolling out to three smartwatches

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[Update] – Google has confirmed that Android Wear 2.0 rollout is delaying due to a bug. We have started rolling out the Android Wear 2.0 update to Fossil Q Founder, Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 and Tag Heuer Connected. For other devices, the update is currently being delayed due to a bug found in final testing. We will push the update to the remaining devices as soon as the issue is resolved.”

Google had announced Android Wear 2.0 at I/O developer conference in May last year following which it was launched in February. The company has finally started rolling Android Wear 2.0 but to only three smartwatches. Continue reading “Android Wear 2.0 starts rolling out to three smartwatches”

Micromax Dual 5 Hands On & Impressions

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Launched at an event in Delhi, the Micromax Dual 5 marks the return of the brand from what appeared to be a rather long slumber. The Micromax Dual 5 represents a refreshed focus for the company that seems to now have its sights sets on the higher end mid-range segment. Having spent a bit of time with the device, here’s what we think about it.  Continue reading “Micromax Dual 5 Hands On & Impressions”