OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS 4.1.0 update brings Android 7.1.1 Nougat, improvements and more

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Earlier this month OnePlus started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta updates (OxygenOS Open Beta 3 for 3T and Open Beta 12 for 3) that brought Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. Today it has started rolling out OxygenOS 4.1.0 update for the phones that brought Android 7.1.1 for all the users. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS 4.1.0 update brings Android 7.1.1 Nougat, improvements and more”

Cat S60 world’s first smartphone with built-in thermal camera launched in India for Rs. 64999

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Cat phones, popular for its rugged phones has launched its flagship Cat S60 in India. It was introduced at MWC 2016 as the world’s first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera. It is also waterproof to depths of up to 5 meters for one hour, allowing it to be used as an underwater camera. It also exceeds military spec since it is built to withstand drops onto concrete from up to 1.8 meters, and it’s dustproof. Continue reading “Cat S60 world’s first smartphone with built-in thermal camera launched in India for Rs. 64999”

Chrome 57 brings improved battery life to laptops, ‘read later’ feature rolled out for iOS

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Google Chrome has been a primary reason for battery drain on laptops. The company has been working on improving Chrome’s efficiency for about a couple of years. To combat this issue, the latest version of the browser – Chrome 57 has been designed to solve this issue as the update will throttle individual background tabs by limiting the timer fire rate for background tabs using excessive power. This in turn will result into a prolonged battery life.
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Xiaomi confirms new Redmi device is launching exclusively on Amazon India on March 20, could be Redmi 4 and 4A

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Earlier this week Xiaomi India said that it will launch a new product in the country on March 20th. Today it has confirmed that it will launch a new Redmi device. Amazon India has also confirmed that it will be available exclusively with them. Continue reading “Xiaomi confirms new Redmi device is launching exclusively on Amazon India on March 20, could be Redmi 4 and 4A”

Micromax planning to launch 4G VoLTE feature phone priced under Rs 2500

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Micromax is the latest smartphone maker which is planning to launch a feature phone. According to a latest report from the Economic Times, Micromax is looking forward to release a 4G VoLTE feature phone that is priced under Rs. 2,500.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will be available through offline stores in India from March 18 starting at Rs. 11499

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 4 smartphone in India in January and started selling the smartphone exclusively on Mi.com and Flipkart from 23rd January. It recently said that it sold more than one million units in less than 45 days, making it the fastest selling smartphone in India till date. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will be available through offline stores in India from March 18 starting at Rs. 11499”

TDSAT asks TRAI to re-examine Reliance Jio’s free offers

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The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) in an order today has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to re-examine issues relating to the approval granted to the operator to continue with the freebies and apprise it of the “outcome and findings of the examination” within two weeks.

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Google might be working on larger Pixel device codenamed taimen

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Just yesterday codenames of two next generation Pixel phones surfaced. Now, a new report says that Google is working on a third phone which could be the larger Pixel. Citing multiple source, Droid Life says the third device is codenamed as ‘taimen’ which is also another type of fish.

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Google Maps transit feature now available in 7 more Indian cities

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Google India has expanded transit feature on Google Maps to seven more Indian cities including Chandigarh, Lucknow, Vadodara, Indore, Mysore, Surat and Coimbatore. This help users better plan their commute around the city, and make it easier to get an overview of public transportation around them. Continue reading “Google Maps transit feature now available in 7 more Indian cities”

Google Family Link lets parents control their children’s Android phone

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Google has launched a new Family Link app that allows parents to monitor their children’s phone activity. The app lets parents create a Google Account for their children following which they can manage apps their kids use, keep an eye on screen time and set a bedtime on their kid’s device.

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Coolpad Note 5 Lite with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8199

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Coolpad just launched Note 5 Lite, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Coolpad Note’ series in India.It’s same Coolpad Conjr that was introduced earlier this year at the CES 2017. It has a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with 70.6% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by a Quad-Core MediaTek MT6735 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Cool UI on top. Continue reading “Coolpad Note 5 Lite with 5-inch HD display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8199”

Zebronics ZEB-VR100 headset launched for Rs. 1499

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Zebronics launched ZEB-VR headset, its first consumer-oriented virtual-reality headset last year. Today it has launched ZEB-VR100, its second-generation VR headset that has similar memory foam padding for extra comfort for an extended period and a pair of lenses with interpupillary distance and focus adjustment based on the phone display size and the users eye focus comfort. The elastic strap hold it in place. Continue reading “Zebronics ZEB-VR100 headset launched for Rs. 1499”

WhatsApp to officially bring back text message status to Android next week

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Last week, WhatsApp rolled out an update to Android beta that brings back the old text message status feature. Now, the Facebook owned messaging app has announced that it will officially launch this feature next week to all Android users and will soon come to iPhone users.

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HTC U Ultra Review

HTC U Ultra Review -12It’s been a while since we saw a compelling flagship from HTC. The HTC 10 Evo launched back a couple of months back wasn’t much of an upgrade over the 10 and offered little reason for users to upgrade. With the U Ultra, the company has adopted a somewhat refreshed design though the device is unmistakably an HTC. What is more interesting is that HTC isn’t really calling this its flagship and maintains that it still has a lot more under its sleeve. Having spent some time with the U Ultra, here’s our thoughts on the device. Continue reading “HTC U Ultra Review”

Russian hackers and spies charged for massive Yahoo hacks

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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged two Russian intelligence officers and two state-sponsored hackers for the massive 2014 Yahoo hacks. The four men face 47 criminal charges including computer fraud and economic espionage. This marks the first time the U.S. government has issued criminal charges against Russian officials for cyber attacks.
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