OnePlus Nord Buds CE launching in India on August 1

After the launch of Nord Buds in April, OnePlus today confirmed the launch of Nord Buds CE in India on August 1st. It has the tag line ‘Let the beat drop’, so we can expect enhanced bass. The company said that the Nord Buds CE will bolster Nord’s hold within the entry-level TWS segment and aim to make the signature OnePlus audio technology and experience more accessible to a wider range of audiophiles across the country. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord Buds CE launching in India on August 1”

WhatsApp is working on Avatars, Hide online status; rolling out Unread chat filter to beta testers

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WhatsApp is allegedly working on avatars, a new way to be yourself on WhatsApp. Users may indeed be able to use an avatar as a mask when making video calls, and you will also be able to use your avatar as a sticker. As the company is still working on avatars, in particular, the firm is creating a new section to describe the feature. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on Avatars, Hide online status; rolling out Unread chat filter to beta testers”

Instagram Reels gets new creative tools; video uploads under 15 min will now be shared as Reels

Today, Meta unveiled new tools for Instagram that make it simpler and more enjoyable for users to collaborate, create, and share reels. Recently, Instagram introduced new tools for creators to connect with subscribers. Continue reading “Instagram Reels gets new creative tools; video uploads under 15 min will now be shared as Reels”

HONOR Pad 8 with 12″ 2K display, Snapdragon 680, 8 Speakers, 6.9mm metal body announced

HONOR has announced the HONOR Pad 8, the company’s latest mid-range tablet in China, as the successor to last year’s HONOR Pad 7. The tablet has a 12-inch 2K LCD screen with 87% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 680 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1. It has 5-megapixel front and rear cameras. Continue reading “HONOR Pad 8 with 12″ 2K display, Snapdragon 680, 8 Speakers, 6.9mm metal body announced”

Google rolls out Fast Pair audio switching between Android devices

We frequently utilize Google’s Fast Pair on Android devices so far because it is a beneficial function. Even though it’s still a menace, it makes pairing and switching between phones and tablets a little easier. In an effort to remedy that, Google is announcing audio switching, a brand-new technology that will interoperate with the currently available Fast Pair on the Pixel Buds Pro and further devices in the future. It was first announced at Google I/O 2022. Continue reading “Google rolls out Fast Pair audio switching between Android devices”

Google Pixel 6a Unboxing and First Impressions

Google launched the Pixel 6a smartphone in India today, after the Pixel 4a which was launched in the country back in 2020. This was introduced at the Google I/O in May, and pack several improvements compared to the Pixel 4a, starting from the 5G support, and uses the same Tensor chip that is present in the Pixel 6. Here we have the first impressions of the phone. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6a Unboxing and First Impressions”

Facebook is getting new Feeds tab — Here’s how it works

The Meta-owned Facebook app is getting a revamp to its interface. This time it’s not the design changes, instead the company has split up the content we consume on the news feed (i.e. the feed we see when opening the app). Till date, we were consuming both our personal content—friends’ posts, posts from pages we follow, etc.—as well as suggested posts from Facebook in the news feed.  Continue reading “Facebook is getting new Feeds tab — Here’s how it works”

iQOO 9T with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, up to 12GB RAM launching in India on August 2

After rumours and teasers, iQOO has confirmed the launch of iQOO 9T, the company’s next flagship smartphone in India on August 2nd. Similar to other iQOO 9 series phones, this will also be exclusively sold via Amazon.in. Today, the company posted a new teaser that shows that the AnTuTu Benchmark scores on the 12GB+256GB edition has crossed 1.1 million. Continue reading “iQOO 9T with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, up to 12GB RAM launching in India on August 2”

Infinix Introduces 3D Vapour Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology

Infinix has introduced its 3D Vapor Cloud Chamber (3D VCC) Liquid Cooling Technology today. For the first time, the design team achieved an increase in chamber volume by using innovative design on the dimensionality of the VC shape. That further improves heat dissipation and allows for better performance. Continue reading “Infinix Introduces 3D Vapour Cloud Chamber Liquid Cooling Technology”

Indian smartphone shipments fell 5% QoQ in Q2 2022: Canalys

Canalys, an independent research firm, has published a report on smartphone shipments in the Indian market for the second quarter of 2022. According to the report, shipments were 36.4 million units, a 5% decrease from the first quarter of 2022. The good news is that the YoY (Year-on-Year) growth rate is up by 12%. Analysts believe that YoY increase is due to the second wave that hit us at the same time last year. As expected, Xiaomi led the smartphone market. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments fell 5% QoQ in Q2 2022: Canalys”

Hisense A6H 4K TVs with Google TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos launched in India

Hisense has unveiled its brand-new, modern Hisense A6H Series 4K Google TV in India. On Prime Day, the television will be offered with the special offer of an additional two years of comprehensive warranty. The Hisense Trichrom ALR Screen Series 4K 120′′ Laser TV with Dolby Atmos was recently released in India. Continue reading “Hisense A6H 4K TVs with Google TV, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos launched in India”

Samsung expects fast-paced growth of foldables to continue

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked virtual event, with the tag line “Unfold Your World,” is set for August 10th. Following the announcement, Dr. TM Roh, President & Head of MX Business, Samsung Electronics, gives us some thoughts regarding the performance of Samsung’s foldables and what’s in store for customers in this arena in his editorial. Continue reading “Samsung expects fast-paced growth of foldables to continue”

boAt launches new neckband and TWS headsets, Soundbar and Bluetooth calling smartwaches

Before the big 48-hour Amazon Prime Day Sale, boAt has launched a line of smartwatches and audio wearables with lots of features that were made by boAt Labs. The brand has come up with two new smartwatches and four new wearables for listening to music. Continue reading “boAt launches new neckband and TWS headsets, Soundbar and Bluetooth calling smartwaches”

DIZO Watch D Sharp and Wireless Active launched in India

DIZO (realme’s TechLife brand) has just introduced its newest low-cost smartwatch and Bluetooth headphones in India: the Dizo Watch D Sharp and Dizo Wireless Active Bluetooth neckband. Both products have passed realme TechLife’s stringent quality assurance tests. Continue reading “DIZO Watch D Sharp and Wireless Active launched in India”

Google Pixel Buds Pro launched in India for Rs. 19,990

After teasers, Google today confirmed that the Pixel Buds Pro, the company’s flagship ANC earbuds, will be available in India from July 28th on Flipkart priced at Rs. 19,990 (MRP). The Pixel Buds Pro was introduced at the Google I/O in May. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds Pro launched in India for Rs. 19,990”