Google has started rolling out Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) beta update for several Nexus devices and Pixel devices including Pixel and Pixel XL, Nexus 5X, Nexus Player, and Pixel C devices. The Nexus 6P is also eligible, but it will be released soon.
Razer acquires Nextbit; Robin sales stopped, support and software updates will continue for 6 months
Razer, global lifestyle brand for gamers has confirmed that it has acquired the majority of the assets of Nextbit Systems Inc. and has brought onboard the management and employees of the company. Financial details of the transaction, which closed earlier this month, were not disclosed. Razer acquired audio company THX last year. Continue reading “Razer acquires Nextbit; Robin sales stopped, support and software updates will continue for 6 months”
GOQii 2.0 with heart rate sensor, heart care service launched, subscription starts at Rs. 2999 for 6 months
GOQii, the homegrown wearable maker has introduced GOQii 2.0, its third fitness tracker that comes with heart rate sensor and heart care service. This has OLED display, doctor consultation, diagnostics, auto sleep detection, integrated charger and NFC contactless payments, similar to the second generation smart band that was introduced back in August last year. Continue reading “GOQii 2.0 with heart rate sensor, heart care service launched, subscription starts at Rs. 2999 for 6 months”
OPPO Find 9 with 5.5-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 835, 6GB RAM could be announced in March
Renders of upcoming OPPO Find 9 surfaced last month revealing bezel-less screen on the sides and minimal bezels on top and bottom for the smartphone. Now a new report from China says that the phone will be introduced in March. Earlier report said that the phone will come in two versions, one with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 6GB RAM and 128GB inbuilt storage and a cheaper variant with Snapdragon 653 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. Continue reading “OPPO Find 9 with 5.5-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 835, 6GB RAM could be announced in March”
How to install Custom ROM based on Android 7.1 Nougat on OnePlus X
OnePlus launched its first mid-range smartphone in the name of OnePlus X two years back at a price of Rs. 16,999, later it got a price cut to Rs. 14999. Even though OnePlus stopped selling the phone last year you can get used units from Amazon.in. Continue reading “How to install Custom ROM based on Android 7.1 Nougat on OnePlus X”
Vodafone confirms ‘Idea’ merger talks, LG Watch Style live images surface – FoneArena Daily
Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “Vodafone confirms ‘Idea’ merger talks, LG Watch Style live images surface – FoneArena Daily”
Idea launches Music Lounge, Movie Club and Game Spark digital entertainment apps
Idea Cellular today launched three new Mobile Apps – Idea Music Lounge, Idea Movie Club, and Idea Game Spark under Digital Idea to take on Reliance Jio and Airtel, as it had announced last week. Continue reading “Idea launches Music Lounge, Movie Club and Game Spark digital entertainment apps”
Sony Cyber-Shot HX350 with 50x zoom, 20.4MP sensor launched for Rs 28,990
Sony has launched Cyber-Shot HX350 camera that comes with 50x optical zoom and 100x Clear Image Zoom with Carl ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T. It features a back-illuminated 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X image processor. Continue reading “Sony Cyber-Shot HX350 with 50x zoom, 20.4MP sensor launched for Rs 28,990”
iBall Slide Brisk 4G2 with 7-inch display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8999
iBall has launched Slide Brisk 4G2 , its latest tablet in the Slide series with 4G VoLTE support. It packs a 7-inch HD display, is powered by a quad-core 64-bit processor, has 3GB of RAM and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with a single LED flash and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “iBall Slide Brisk 4G2 with 7-inch display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 8999”
Moto G5 gets certified in the US, 3000mAh battery spotted
We have already seen many Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus rumors in recent times. Now the Moto G5 has been certified in the US, at Federal Communications Commission (FCC) FCC.
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Asus ZenFone 3s Max First Impressions
It was just a while back that Asus launched the Zenfone 3 series of phones in India. Following the flagship, we saw the Zenfone 3 Ultra, the Zenfone 3 Deluxe, the Zenfone 3 Zoom, the Zenfone 3 Max and now, yet another Zenfone. Dubbed the Zenfone 3s Max, it is a bit more powerful and packs a ginormous battery into a not so large shell. While we work on bringing you the full review of the phone, here’s our first impressions after spending a couple of days with the hardware. Continue reading “Asus ZenFone 3s Max First Impressions”
Vodafone confirms merger talks with Idea Cellular
Vodafone today confirmed that it is in talks with Aditya Birla Group’s telecom arm Idea Cellular for an all-share deal that could help both the companies counter the fierce competition in the market. This will create India’s largest telecom company with revenues of over Rs. 80,000 crore. Continue reading “Vodafone confirms merger talks with Idea Cellular”
WhatsApp might soon get live location sharing in group chats
It looks like WhatsApp is adding new feature that improves location sharing. According to WABetaInfo WhatsApp will soon add the ability for users to share live location during a group chat. The feature is currently being tested on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS.
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Swipe Elite Power with 5.5-inch HD display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE, 4000mAh battery launched for Rs. 6999
Swipe Technologies has launched Elite Power, its latest budget smartphone with 4G VoLTE and a 4000mAh battery that promises up to 240 hours of standby time or 15 hours of 3G talk time or 13 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing. It packs a 5.5-inch HD screen, is powered by a 1.1GHz quad-core Snapdragon 210 processor, runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), has an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Swipe Elite Power with 5.5-inch HD display, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE, 4000mAh battery launched for Rs. 6999”
KYOCERA rafre washable smartphone is resistant to foaming body soap and hot water
KYOCERA in partnership with Japanese operator KDDI has introduced rafre, which is its second generation of its washable smartphone. The successor of DIGNO rafre that was introduced back in 2015 as the world’s first hand-soap-washable smartphone has resistance against foaming body soap in addition to foaming hand soap. Like its predecessor, the new rafre features resistance to hot water and a touchscreen that be can be used even when the user’s hands are wet or when wearing gloves. It is also It is designed to meet MIL-STD-810G military specifications. Continue reading “KYOCERA rafre washable smartphone is resistant to foaming body soap and hot water”