Google expected to unveil new standalone VR headset at I/O 2017

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Google is expected to show off a new VR headset at the I/O conference today, according to a latest report from the Variety. The next generation VR headset will be standalone device which means it will not require a phone or a PC to run VR games and experiences, said the report. Continue reading “Google expected to unveil new standalone VR headset at I/O 2017”

Apple said to announce a new MacBook lineup at WWDC 2017

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Apple is planning to refresh its MacBook lineup this year at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. The company is expected to announce an upgraded version Macbook Pro and the 12-inch Macbook with faster processors. Continue reading “Apple said to announce a new MacBook lineup at WWDC 2017”

Instagram launches face filters, blatantly copies Snapchat yet again

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Instagram has done it again. The Facebook owned photo and video sharing site has once again copied Snapchat by launching face filters. With the latest update, users will be able to add different filters on their face.  Continue reading “Instagram launches face filters, blatantly copies Snapchat yet again”

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ global sales cross 5 million units since launch

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Samsung unveiled its latest flagships Galaxy S8 and S8+ in March following which the phones were launched in India last month. A new report from The Investor says that Samsung has sold more than 5 million units of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus units globally since its launch.
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Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware

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If you come across a website that offers you WhatsApp in different colours, ignore it. A fake website claiming to offer different-coloured skins for WhatsApp is making rounds and it is advised not to fall for it as it is an adware. Continue reading “Beware of the fake WhatsApp URL that is misleading users to install adware”

Huawei Y7 with 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 435, Android 7.0 announced

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Huawei has silently unveiled Y7, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the ‘Y Series’. It was introduced as Enjoy 7 Plus in China recently, has a 5.5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 435 Mobile platform, runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) with EMUI 5.1, has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, PDAF for quick 0.3-second focus and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Huawei Y7 with 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 435, Android 7.0 announced”

Xiaomi Mi Home store will expand to four more cities in India soon

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Xiaomi just launched Redmi 4 smartphone in India. Manu Kumar Jain, the VP and MD of Xiaomi India also shared some more news about its upcoming Mi Home stores in India. Jain said Xiaomi Mi Home stores will be launching in four more cities in the country – Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Chennai.

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OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS beta update brings optimized power consumption, several fixes and more

OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS open betas (Beta 7 for OnePlus 3T and Beta 16 for OnePlus 3) for the 3 and 3T phones that brings several fixes including fixes for duplicate Contacts, certain app crashes, some display issues with Dark and Light themes and more along with general bug fixes. It also optimizes power consumption and enables Bug report feedback app that is already present since the last few builds. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS beta update brings optimized power consumption, several fixes and more”

Asus tipped to kill Android Wear powered ZenWatch lineup

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It looks like Asus may soon kill its Android powered ZenWatch smartwatch series, according to a latest report from Digitimes. The company is said to take this move owing to lower than expected sales of its smartwatch devices. Continue reading “Asus tipped to kill Android Wear powered ZenWatch lineup”

Google teams up with Audi and Volvo to bring Android to next gen cars

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Top carmakers Audi and Volvo have announced that they are teaming up with Google to develop an all-new Android-based infotainment system for its next generation cars that will enable more functions than Android Auto.
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Xiaomi Mi Router 3C with 4 antennas, up to 300Mbps speed launched in India for Rs. 1199

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Xiaomi today launched Mi Router 3C, its first budget router in India. It was introduced in China a few months back. It is a 802.11 b/g/n single-band router with 4 copper antennas, two to transmit and two to receive and supports upto 300Mbps transmission speed.  Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Router 3C with 4 antennas, up to 300Mbps speed launched in India for Rs. 1199”