Vivo V5 Plus IPL Limited Edition smartphone in Matte Black color announced, available from April 10

Vivo V5 Plus IPL Limited Edition

Vivo just introduced limited IPL Edition version of the V5 Plus smartphone that was launched earlier this year. It was launched by Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan along with Rahul Johri, CEO of BCCI. It has the same specifications as the V5 Plus, including 20-megapixel front-facing camera with Sony IMX376 1/2.78″ sensor, f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel secondary font-facing camera for capturing depth information. It comes in Matte Black finish and has Vivo IPL logo etched on the back Continue reading “Vivo V5 Plus IPL Limited Edition smartphone in Matte Black color announced, available from April 10”

Donald Trump signs bill to roll back internet privacy protection

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U.S. President Donal Trump signed a resolution that officially scraps  a controversial measure repealing online privacy protections established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Obama Administration.

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Xiaomi Mi 6 to launch this month, confirms CEO Lei Jun

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We have already seen several reports about Xiaomi Mi 6 flagship. Now, Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed that the Mi 6 will launch sometime this month. Jun confirmed the launch of Mi 6 during a live streaming session with Xiaomi fans. He didn’t reveal the exact date, but the announcement might happen on April 11 or April 18.

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Verizon plans to rebrand Yahoo and AOL as Oath

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Last year in July, Verizon announced it will acquire Yahoo’s operating business for approximately $4.83 billion in cash. Now the company has revealed that post the acquisition, Yahoo’s core assets will be merged with AOL and the newly created content division will be called as Oath. Continue reading “Verizon plans to rebrand Yahoo and AOL as Oath”

Moto G5 with 5-inch 1080p display, Android 7.0, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 11,999

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Lenovo / Moto India has launched Moto G5 smartphone in the latest Moto G series in India soon after the launch of Moto G5 Plus smartphone in the country. It was introduced at the MWC 2017 back in February and packs a 5-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 430 SoC and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Moto G5 with 5-inch 1080p display, Android 7.0, 4G VoLTE launched in India for Rs. 11,999”

Android overtakes Windows to become world’s most popular OS

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Android has topped Windows for the first time as the most popular OS in the world, according to a latest report from StatCounter. Google’s Android has overtaken Windows in terms of total internet usage across desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile combined.

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Google WiFi gets Scheduled Pause to automatically turn off the internet

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Google WiFi app for Android and iOS have been updated with new features that lets Google WiFi device to turn off the internet during a time frame. The Family Wi-Fi feature lets you schedule Google WiFi devices to automatically pause the internet for everyday events like ‘Bedtime’, make your kids concentrate on ‘Homework’ and more. Continue reading “Google WiFi gets Scheduled Pause to automatically turn off the internet”

WhatsApp is planning to launch UPI-based digital payments service in India

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It looks like WhatsApp is gearing up to foray into mobile payments. The Facebook owned instant messaging app is planning to launch a peer-to-peer payment system in India that is likely to be powered by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to a latest report from The Ken.

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Casio smartwatches will use Microsoft’s technology with new patent licensing deal

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Microsoft had signed a multiyear patent cross-licensing agreement with Casio to use Linux in certain Casio devices, back in 2011. Now it has signed a new deal with the company to share its wearable patents. “The patent licensing agreement includes broad coverage for smartwatch technologies, ” said Microsoft without giving any other details. Continue reading “Casio smartwatches will use Microsoft’s technology with new patent licensing deal”

Android 7.1.2 update starts rolling out for Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, 5X and more, factory images available

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Even though Google recently released Android O Developer Preview, it is still not over offering Android Nougat updates. Google has started rolling out Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) update for several Nexus and Pixel devices, as expected. Android 7.1.2 beta was released back in January, and as Google had announced earlier, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 is not getting this update. The update brings several bug fixes, new features, and general performance/stability improvements. Continue reading “Android 7.1.2 update starts rolling out for Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, 5X and more, factory images available”

Snapchat Spectacles Unboxing

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Snapchat unveiled Spectacles with built-in camera back in September last year in limited numbers. In February this year it started selling the Spectacles through its online store. We manged to get one, check out the unboxing. We also did a video on our Tamil channel, check it out as well. Continue reading “Snapchat Spectacles Unboxing”

UIMI U3 Mini 4000mAh waterproof power bank with solar charging launched for Rs. 599

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UIMI Technologies, a Delhi-based brand popular for its power bank launched solar power bank – UIMI U3 under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Now it had launched the U3 Mini, a smaller version with a 4000mAh battery compared to the 6000mAh battery. Similar to the bigger version, this power bank can also be charged using power, is dust and waterproof and has rubber finish offering better durability. Continue reading “UIMI U3 Mini 4000mAh waterproof power bank with solar charging launched for Rs. 599”

Jio Summer Surprise offers announced, Sony Xperia XZs launched 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 “Jio Summer Surprise offers announced, Sony Xperia XZs launched and more – FoneArena Daily”

Micromax Bharat 2 with 4-inch display, 4G VoLTE now available for Rs. 3499

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Micromax Bharat 2, the company’s latest budget smartphone with 4G VoLTE support in the new Bharat series is now available from offline retail stores. It packs a 4-inch WVGA screen, is powered by a quad-core processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and has a VGA front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Bharat 2 with 4-inch display, 4G VoLTE now available for Rs. 3499”