TAG Heuer teases Android Wear Smartwatch unveiling for March 14

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Following the launch of TAG Heuer Connected Android Wear smartwatch back in 2015 in partnership with Intel, now the company has started teasing the launch of its successor, which is scheduled on March 14th. Continue reading “TAG Heuer teases Android Wear Smartwatch unveiling for March 14”

FastTrack Reflex fitness tracker launched, WhatsApp text status feature is back and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “FastTrack Reflex fitness tracker launched, WhatsApp text status feature is back and more – FoneArena Daily”

Samsung Gear 360 successor could be announced alongside Galaxy S8

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Last year, a mysterious Samsung device codenamed SM-R210 surfaced online on the import listing followed by Wi-Fi Alliance earlier this year. While most of them didn’t have any clue about it, latest report confirms that it’s the successor of the Gear 360 camera. Continue reading “Samsung Gear 360 successor could be announced alongside Galaxy S8”

Intel to acquire Mobileye for $15.3 billion to boost its automated driving solutions

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Intel and Mobileye today announced a definitive agreement under which Intel would acquire Mobileye, popular for its development of computer vision and machine learning, data analysis, localization and mapping for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving. It was in the news recently over a spat with Tesla following a fatal Model S crash in Florida. Continue reading “Intel to acquire Mobileye for $15.3 billion to boost its automated driving solutions”

Levi and Google’s smart commuter jacket will be available this fall for $350

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Back in May last year at the I/O 2016 Levi and Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) partnered to introduce wearable technology – the Levi’s Commuter x Jacquard by Google Trucker Jacket. At that time Google said that the jacket will be available in Spring 2017 with limited beta in the fall of 2016. Now the release date has been pushed to Spring 2017. At the SXSW announcement its price has also been confirmed. Continue reading “Levi and Google’s smart commuter jacket will be available this fall for $350”

Uber India ramps up security with Real-Time ID Check

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Uber India is ramping up its security measures on the Uber app for both riders and drivers by launching a new feature. Dubbed as Real-Time ID check, the feature uses Microsoft Cognitive Services, which prompts drivers to share a selfie before going online to help ensure that the driver using the app matches the account that is there on Uber.

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Google’s #myAndroid Taste Test will help you customize your phone

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Google has introduced #myAndroid Taste Test that will help you spruce up entire look of your phone. The tool will let you customize your home-screen, app icons and launcher on your Android device.

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Idea to offer free incoming calls while roaming nationally starting April 1

After Airtel, Idea Cellular has announced that it will offer free incoming calls to customers roaming in the country from April 1st. It also announced a range of international roaming value packs with unlimited incoming calls and bundled outgoing voice calls, SMS and data to international travelers visiting popular destinations overseas. Continue reading “Idea to offer free incoming calls while roaming nationally starting April 1”

KGI analyst confirms Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, predicts slower sales than Galaxy S7

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Last week Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ received FCC certification. Now, Ming-Chi Kuo renowned KGI Securities analyst has seconded the specs of the upcoming flagships from Samsung.

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Airtel offers 30GB free data for postpaid customers, here’s how to claim it

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Last week Airtel said that as a part of celebrating Airtel being declared India’s fastest mobile network by Ookla, it will offer postpaid customers  free data as Airtel Surprise. Continue reading “Airtel offers 30GB free data for postpaid customers, here’s how to claim it”

Fastrack Reflex fitness tracker and sleep monitor with OLED display launched for Rs. 1995

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Fastrack has forayed into the fitness tracker market with Reflex. The first activity tracker from the popular watchmaker sports an OLED display, which enables users to be notified of incoming calls, texts and shows physical activities and calories consumed.

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iF Design Awards 2017 – Apple, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Sony, BMW and more win awards

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Last week winners of the 64th annual iF DESIGN AWARD were announced under different categories including Product Design, Communication Design, Packaging Design, Service Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture and Professional Concept. Samsung won 49 iF Design Awards, including one Gold award. These awards were for superior product design, four for professional concept design, seven for communication design, and three for packaging design for Galaxy S7 Series, Gear S3, Galaxy C9 Pro, SUHD TV KS9500, RB38K7998S4 and Activewash series. Continue reading “iF Design Awards 2017 – Apple, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Sony, BMW and more win awards”

Hangouts is not going anywhere, confirms Amit Fulay

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Recently, the search engine giant Google launched Hangouts Meet video conferencing service in an attempt to focus more on enterprise users yesterday. There is a separate Hangouts Chat app. During the event, Google’s Head of Product for Allo and Duo also cleared the air about Hangouts saying it’s ‘not going anywhere’. Continue reading “Hangouts is not going anywhere, confirms Amit Fulay”

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Battery Life Test

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Samsung launched the Galaxy C9 Pro (SM-C900F) in India in January for Rs. 36,900. We recently brought you the review of the smartphone, here we have the battery life test results of the phone. It packs a 4000mAh battery with support for adaptive fast charging using the bundled charger (5V-2A/9V-1.67A). It has a 6-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 653 processor and runs on Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). Check out the test results below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Battery Life Test”

​Samsung completes $8 billion HARMAN acquisition, its biggest acquisition ever

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Back in November last year Samsung Electronics said that it has agreed to acquire Harman International Industries, Incorporated for $112.00 per share in cash, or total equity value of approximately $8 billion. Today Samsung announced it has completed the acquisition. This is the biggest overseas acquisition ever by a South Korean firm. Continue reading “​Samsung completes $8 billion HARMAN acquisition, its biggest acquisition ever”