GoPro offers free HERO5 to Karma recall customers as goodwill gesture

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In response to Karma drone recall, action camera maker GoPro is offering free GoPro Hero 5 Black to the customers to avoid loss of reputation. This recall has been made after multiple reports of drone falling out of the sky due to power out issue. Continue reading “GoPro offers free HERO5 to Karma recall customers as goodwill gesture”

Paytm Mobile App POS launched, will accept all debit and credit cards

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Paytm has launched Mobile App POS (Point of Sale) that will allow merchants to accept debit as well as credit cards. The wallet will charge zero transaction fee for the same till December 31, 2016.
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Asus ZenBook 3 available in India from Nov 27 starting at Rs. 1,13,990, Transformer 3 Pro available from Jan 2017

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Asus launched the ZenBook 3, slim laptop and Transformer 3 Pro in India back in August. Today the company has announced that the ZenBook 3 will be available in the country from  November 27th.  ZenBook 3 has an ultra-sleek 11.9mm chassis crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy and weighs just 910 grams with battery. Continue reading “Asus ZenBook 3 available in India from Nov 27 starting at Rs. 1,13,990, Transformer 3 Pro available from Jan 2017”

Google Wifi tops speed test against Eero and Luma mesh systems

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Google introduced smart WiFi router last month that is specifically designed to provide fast Internet connection for the users across you home. Google take cues from the increasingly popular mesh technology to design the Google Wifi. Continue reading “Google Wifi tops speed test against Eero and Luma mesh systems”

OnePlus Gear lifestyle products now officially available in India, starts at Rs. 999

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OnePlus gave away some Gear accessories like T-shirts during Diwali Dash Sale last month. It started selling these Gear line of lifestyle products on its global store earlier this month and the company said that these products have been inspired by their fans around the world. Now these are available for purchase in India through its official store, as it had promised. Continue reading “OnePlus Gear lifestyle products now officially available in India, starts at Rs. 999”

RBI increases balance limit on digital wallets to Rs. 20,000 per month

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With an aim to reduce the ongoing cash crunch following the recent demonetization from the government, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the existing balance limit on all digital wallet.

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Google releases Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9 and Pixel C

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Google released Android 7.1 Nougat developer preview for older Nexus devices last month, now it has released final Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 for these devices that adds the developer features already available on Pixel and Pixel XL devices. In addition it adds optimizations and bug fixes. Continue reading “Google releases Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9 and Pixel C”

Google Pixel 7.1 update adds double tap and lift to wake features

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Google is rolling out an update for Pixel and Pixel XL in Canada which adds two new ways to wake up these smartphones The latest update will allow users to double tap and lift the phone to wake it up.
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Google Home will be available at a discounted price of $99 from Nov 23 for a limited period

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While the date of Black Friday has been announced, the countdown for massive deals across all platform has already started. Traditionally, consumers are more likely to purchase discounted tech items during Black Friday, with huge discounts. Continue reading “Google Home will be available at a discounted price of $99 from Nov 23 for a limited period”

Sony KD-65Z9D 4K HDR TV Review

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The times they are a changing and so are user preferences. As the vast number of Chinese entrants condition users to larger sizes and a whole host of features and/or gimmicks usually reserved for much higher end models, established entities like Sony and Samsung face an uphill battle to make a case for their offerings. As we saw in our review of the Sony KD-55X9300D, the industry leaders are bringing out the big guns to show why they might still be the better choice. Continue reading “Sony KD-65Z9D 4K HDR TV Review”

Samsung Galaxy On8 Battery Life Test

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Samsung launched the Galaxy On8 smartphone in the ‘On Series’ last month exclusively on Flipkart during Big Billion Days sale for Rs. 15,900. We reviewed the smartphone recently, here we have the battery life test results of the phone. The Galaxy On8 has a 3300mAh removable battery. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display and is powered by an Octa-Core Exynos 7580 processor. Check out the battery life test results below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy On8 Battery Life Test”

TRAI reduces transaction cost for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs. 1.50 to 50 paise

Following Demonetisation, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reduced tariff for the use of USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs 1.50 to Rs. 50 to promote digital transactions through the USSD channel. Continue reading “TRAI reduces transaction cost for USSD-based mobile banking and payment services from Rs. 1.50 to 50 paise”

Airtel teams up with TSRTC to offer 4G data via WiFi on buses in Hyderabad

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Airtel has teamed up with Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) to offer complimentary 4G data service through WiFi for commuters of Metro Luxury buses in Hyderabad. The service has been launched in 115 buses operating in the city as a pilot for 6 months.  Continue reading “Airtel teams up with TSRTC to offer 4G data via WiFi on buses in Hyderabad”

Xiaomi will introduce a new product at the CES 2017 on January 5

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Xiaomi has scheduled an event at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas for the first time, where it will introduce a new product. This is an invite-only event that is schedule for January 5th from 11 AM to 11:45AM PT (12:30 AM to 1:15 AM IST). Continue reading “Xiaomi will introduce a new product at the CES 2017 on January 5”

Global market for used and refurbished smartphones to grow to 222.6 M units in 2020: IDC

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A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that the market for used smartphones will grow from 81.3 million devices in 2015 to 222.6 million units in 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.3%. Continue reading “Global market for used and refurbished smartphones to grow to 222.6 M units in 2020: IDC”