Amazon Echo Studio gets Spatial audio with the latest update

Amazon has updated Echo Studio with two new audio features, including Amazon’s proprietary spatial audio processing technology and frequency range extension. These enhancements enlist Echo Studio’s existing support for Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Studio gets Spatial audio with the latest update”

Uber Electric pilot program begins in India

Uber has started its Uber Electric pilot program in India, starting with select places in Delhi-NCR region. The company plans to its EV service to other cities in the coming months. Back in 2017, the company announced a partnership with Mahindra to deploy electric vehicles on its platform in several cities across India, but it didn’t continue it. Continue reading “Uber Electric pilot program begins in India”

Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 brings Clear Calling for Pixel 7

Google has released Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 (T1B3.221003.003), which includes the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. The latest bug fixes, as well as performance and stability improvements, are included in the update. Continue reading “Android 13 QPR1 Beta 3 brings Clear Calling for Pixel 7”

JioBook 4G laptop with Android-based JioOS launched

After reports, Reliance Jio silently started selling its JioBook on Government e Marketplace (GeM) a few weeks back after showcasing it at the India Mobile Congress (IMC). Now it has started selling it on the Reliance Digital website and also listed the complete features of the company’s first 4G laptop that runs Android-based JioOS. Continue reading “JioBook 4G laptop with Android-based JioOS launched”

Google fined Rs.1337.76 crore by CCI for Android anti-competitive activities

Alphabet Inc.’s Google was been fined Rs. 1337.76 crore ($161.95 million) and told to change its strategy for the Android platform by India’s competition watchdog on Thursday for doing things that hurt competition. Additionally, Google was told by the Commission to change its behaviour within a specific time frame. Continue reading “Google fined Rs.1337.76 crore by CCI for Android anti-competitive activities”

Snapchat+ adds Story Expiration controls and more

Today, Snapchat announced new features for Snapchat+, including customizable options for story expiry; a simple way to gift a subscription to a friend; customizable notification sounds; and more. Earlier, the firm introduced Snapchat+ with six exclusive features in India. Continue reading “Snapchat+ adds Story Expiration controls and more”

Meta adds Reels and more new features to Facebook Groups

At the sixth annual Facebook Communities Summit today, Meta unveiled new features for Facebook Groups in addition to announcing a number of adjustments to help users engage more deeply with the issues that matter to them, strengthen community culture, and make managing their groups simpler for admins. Continue reading “Meta adds Reels and more new features to Facebook Groups”

Samsung Galaxy A04e with 6.5″ display, 5000mAh battery announced

Samsung has silently introduced Galaxy A04e, the company’s latest budget A series phone, after the recent launch of Galaxy A04 and the A04s. It has a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and a 5MP camera inside the notch. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A04e with 6.5″ display, 5000mAh battery announced”

HUAWEI announces EMUI 13 — Check out the new features

HUAWEI released HarmonyOS 3 for its Chinese smartphones in July. The similar OS is now known as EMUI 13 for Global HUAWEI smartphone users. EMUI 13 is intended to provide seamless interactions and handy service widgets to provide an immersive user experience. Drag to share, Smart Personalized Interactions, SuperStorage, and other features stand out. Continue reading “HUAWEI announces EMUI 13 — Check out the new features”

Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions

Google has announced a major update to its Messages app, as well as a new icon for it, as well as the Google Phone and Contacts apps. The new icons are intended to work with Android’s ‘Material You’ themes. The Messages app now includes the ability to watch YouTube videos within the app, as well as voice message transcription and other enhancements. Continue reading “Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions”

iQOO TWS Air with 14.2mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2 announced

iQOO has introduced iQOO TWS Air gaming true wireless earbuds alongside the iQOO Neo7 smartphone in China today. iQOO’s first “gaming” true wireless headset is designed for a smooth audio-visual experience. The device comes with an all-round lightweight and ergonomic design. Continue reading “iQOO TWS Air with 14.2mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2 announced”

iQOO Neo7 with 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz E5 AMOLED display, Dimensity 9000+, up to 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery announced

iQOO just announced the Neo7, the company’s latest mid-range phone in the Neo series, as it had promised. The phone has a 6.78-inch FHD+ Samsung E5 AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1500 nits brightness, is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ SoC with a large 4013mm² VC cooling, 167% larger than the predecessor. It also has Multilayer graphite heat dissipation. Continue reading “iQOO Neo7 with 6.78″ FHD+ 120Hz E5 AMOLED display, Dimensity 9000+, up to 12GB RAM, 5000mAh battery announced”

HONOR Play 40 Plus with 6.74″ display, Dimensity 700, 6000mAh battery announced

HONOR has introduced the HONOR Play 40 Plus, the company’s latest mid-range 5G smartphone in the Play series, in China. It features a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with 5MP front camera inside the notch, is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC with support for 5G, has up to 8GB of RAM with extended RAM technology and packs a 50MP main + 2MP depth sensor. Continue reading “HONOR Play 40 Plus with 6.74″ display, Dimensity 700, 6000mAh battery announced”