Intex iRist Pro smartwatch launched for Rs. 4999

Intex iRist Pro

Intex launched the iRist Junior smartwatch for kids last month and also announced the iRist Pro. Today the company has launched the iRist Pro smartwatch exclusively on Flipkart. It is also a fitness tracker that lets you track your fitness activities and can also make or receive calls, get notifications, call logs, call alerts, control phone’s camera or charge tracks once it is connected to a smartphone over Bluetooth. Continue reading “Intex iRist Pro smartwatch launched for Rs. 4999”

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro with 5-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM surfaces

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro leak

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro (SM-J3119) has surfaced in press shots. The phone will head to China Telecom and is expected to pack a 5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, according to TENAA certification. GFXBench listing confirms Snapdragon 410 SoC and 2GB of RAM. The phone will also come with 4G LTE connectivity. There is also a variant (SM-J3110) with a 720p display, but other specifications are the same. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro with 5-inch 1080p display, 2GB RAM surfaces”

Lava A82 with 5-inch display, front camera with flash launched for Rs. 5299

Lava A82

Lava has launched A82, the company’s latest smartphone in the A Series. It has a 5-inch FWVGA display, is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 2-megapixel front-facing camera that also has an LED flash for capturing better selfies even in low lighting conditions. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Lava A82 with 5-inch display, front camera with flash launched for Rs. 5299”

Reliance Jio website jio.com now live for everyone, allows you to register interest

Reliance Jio website

Reliance Jio Infocomm, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) had launched 4G services for its employees in December last year. It has now launched the Jio.com website, which is now live for everyone. Previously it was restricted only to its employees internally. Continue reading “Reliance Jio website jio.com now live for everyone, allows you to register interest”

TRAI releases Android app to report pesky telemarketing calls and SMS

TRAI DND Services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a new app called DND Services for Android devices. The app lets you register complaint to your service provider regarding Unsolicited Commercial Communication(UCC) / Telemarketing Calls or SMS if you receive them even after you have registered for DND (Do Not Disturb).
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Google updates ‘Now on Tap’ feature with Image and Text search

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Google has added image and text search support for Android’s ‘Now on Tap’ feature in Marshmallow. Continue reading “Google updates ‘Now on Tap’ feature with Image and Text search”

Facebook Messenger gets diverse emojis, better representations of women and more

New Facebook Messenger Emoji

Facebook Messenger is upping it’s emoji game by adding new ones and revamping older ones. The service is now offering more diverse emoji options including multiple skin tone choices.

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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with OLED display, heart rate sensor announced

Xiaomi Mi Band 2

Xiaomi just announced Mi Band 2, the company’s latest fitness and sleep tracker in the Mi Band lineup. The main change compared to the Mi Band and the Mi Band Pulse is the 0.42-inch OLED display that shows time, steps and also heart rate when you tap the button below the display. You can also set it to show time or steps when you lift the band. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 with OLED display, heart rate sensor announced”

WhatsApp’s upcoming ‘Group invite link’ feature partially working in beta

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We first heard about WhatsApp’s anticipated feature of ‘Group invites via links’ last month, where a report by Android Police spotted few translation strings hinting about the possible plan by the company. Continue reading “WhatsApp’s upcoming ‘Group invite link’ feature partially working in beta”

Uber secures $3.5 billion in funding from Saudi Arabia

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Uber has raised a whopping $3.5 billion in funding from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. As a result of the investment, Public Investment Fund managing director Yasir Al Rumayyan will join Uber’s board.

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OnePlus 3 launch date confirmed, AMD introduces $199 VR-ready graphics card – FoneArena Daily

OnePlus 3 no invites

Check out the new FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of today’s technology news. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 launch date confirmed, AMD introduces $199 VR-ready graphics card – FoneArena Daily”

OnePlus 3 will launch on June 14, no invites required

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OnePlus has announced that it will officially launch its latest flagship, the OnePlus 3 on June 14. The Chinese manufacturer is also making another big change in its approach – You will no longer need to hunt for an invitation to buy the company’s newest warhorse. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 will launch on June 14, no invites required”

LG X Power with 5.3-inch HD display, 4100mAh battery and X Style unveiled

LG X Power

LG has quietly unveiled X Power and X Style in Ukraine. The X Power has a 5.3-inch HD screen, is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC and packs a 4100mAh battery. The X Style has a 5-inch HD screen, is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 SoC. Both the phones will likely run Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and come with 4G LTE connectivity. Continue reading “LG X Power with 5.3-inch HD display, 4100mAh battery and X Style unveiled”

Yu Yunicorn Review

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A lot has been written about Micromax, Yu and it’s ilk to document their rise to success in a market that has seen industry stalwarts die out. Launched as an aspirational brand that caters to the technology savvy demographic, Yu has seen a massive uptake. The company has dabbled in everything from playing the pricing game to courting the popular Cyanogen Mod Android ROM as it’s operating system of choice. With the Yu Yunicorn, the fledgling brand is launching a full-frontal assault on the competition across price segments. But does it hit the right notes? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Yu Yunicorn Review”