Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system, which was released in 2013, will no longer receive Extended Security Updates (ESUs) beginning early next year, on January 10th, 2023, according to the company’s support article. Microsoft will notify existing users beginning in July, with additional reminders following in the coming months. Continue reading “Microsoft to end support for Windows 8.1 from January 2023”
Gizmore Slate women-centric ‘Made in India’ Bluetooth calling watch launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2299
Gizmore unveiled the Slate smartwatch in India today, touting it as the first ‘Made in India’ smartwatch designed specifically for women. The device will be sold in partnership with Snapdeal in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Recently, Gizmore introduced its ‘Made in India’ GIZFIT 910 Pro Smartwatch. Continue reading “Gizmore Slate women-centric ‘Made in India’ Bluetooth calling watch launched at an introductory price of Rs. 2299”
Acer launches new Aspire 7 with 12th Gen Intel i5 processor, GTX 1650 GPU in India
Acer India has revamped their top-selling gaming laptop, the Acer Aspire 7. The new laptop comes with the latest 12th Generation Intel Core i5 CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics for high-performance in games and applications that require a lot of power. The performance-grade thermal solutions not only improve efficiency, but also give you a wide range of ways to connect. Recently, Acer also launched the new Nitro 5 laptops in India. Continue reading “Acer launches new Aspire 7 with 12th Gen Intel i5 processor, GTX 1650 GPU in India”
How to use Gmail offline
For both personal and business emailing purposes, Gmail has emerged as the most popular email provider. Gmail has more than 1.8 billion users and accounts for 18% of the global market for email clients as of last year. Even more so, around 75% of users access Gmail on their smartphones. In light of this, Google has now made it possible to use Gmail offline, however doing so requires for a Google Chrome browser. Continue reading “How to use Gmail offline”
Snapdragon 8 Gen2 launch expected at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022 in November
Rumours about the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC surfaced recently, which revealed that the chip will use 1+2+2+3 four-cluster architecture compared to 1+3+4 tri-cluster architecture. Now, Qualcomm has officially scheduled its Snapdragon Tech Summit for this year on November 14th and 17th, where it is expected to introduce its flagship chip. Continue reading “Snapdragon 8 Gen2 launch expected at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022 in November”
iQOO 10 series said to feature Dimensity 9000+; renders reveal camera layout, colors
It is expected that the iQOO 10-series will make its debut in China in the month of July. The iQOO 10 series will consist of two models: the iQOO 10 and the iQOO 10 Pro. And now, a fresh leak has been discovered online that displays the overall design, camera setup, and color possibilities of the soon-to-be-released iQOO 10. This past February, the iQOO 9 series was launched in India. Continue reading “iQOO 10 series said to feature Dimensity 9000+; renders reveal camera layout, colors”
OnePlus Nord Watch India launch imminent, as it receives BIS certification
A couple of months back, there were rumours that said that OnePlus is working on a Nord-branded smartwatch. Now, the Nord Watch with the model number OPBBE221 has been certified by the BIS in India. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord Watch India launch imminent, as it receives BIS certification”
Pixel 7 Pro’s screen will be brighter than Pixel 6 Pro
The Google Pixel 7 series was announced much earlier than expected at the recently concluded Google I/O 2022 event, and now Android 13 Beta source code indicates that the Google Pixel 7 Pro will also have a brighter display than the Pixel 6 Pro. Continue reading “Pixel 7 Pro’s screen will be brighter than Pixel 6 Pro”
OnePlus Nord 2T teased ahead of India launch
After rumours, OnePlus has confirmed the launch of OnePlus Nord 2T, the company’s next smartphone in the Nord series, in India soon. It was introduced last month in Europe and UK. Continue reading “OnePlus Nord 2T teased ahead of India launch”
Apple said to be working on M2 Pro Mac Mini, new Apple TV, revamped HomePod, and more
Mark Gurman articulated additional M2 MacBook’s on Apple’s product roadmap in the most recent edition of his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, which included new Mac mini models with M2 and M2 Pro chips, new 14-inch as well as 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and then a new Mac Pro tower with M2 Ultra and “M2 Extreme” chipsets. Continue reading “Apple said to be working on M2 Pro Mac Mini, new Apple TV, revamped HomePod, and more”
Paytm and NPCI: FASTag smartwatch scam is fake
Paytm rolled out of FASTag with RFID (radio-frequency identification technology) technology in India, which enabled electronic toll fee collection on highways across the country back in 2017. Last week, a video posted online that showed a boy cleaning glass of a car that has a Paytm FASTag shows a smartwatch scanning it. Continue reading “Paytm and NPCI: FASTag smartwatch scam is fake”
realme GT Master Edition realme UI 3.0 Update Tracker [Update: C.08 Update with June 2022 Security Patch]
realme launched the realme GT Master Edition smartphone back in August 2021 in India. The handset came pre-loaded with Android 11 based realme UI 2.0. However, the company has already rolled out Android 12 based realme UI 3.0 update for the device.
Apple Back to School offer: Discounts, Free AirPods with select Mac or iPad models for college, school students in India
When purchasing Apple products, college and high school students frequently receive significant educational discounts. It’s “back to school” season, and Apple has an intriguing Education Offer for university students and educators. They can now save money on an eligible iPad and Mac by using Apple education pricing, as well as receive a free pair of AirPods and 6 months of Apple Music. Continue reading “Apple Back to School offer: Discounts, Free AirPods with select Mac or iPad models for college, school students in India”
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Review
Samsung launched the Galaxy F23 5G smartphone earlier this year as the successor to the Galaxy F22, which was a 4G phone. The new model features a 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen compared to 90Hz HD+ AMOLED screen, and is powered by the popular Snapdragon 750G SoC. Is this a good phone under Rs. 20,000? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Review”
Noise Nerve Pro with up to 35h playtime, fast charge launched at an introductory price of Rs. 899
Noise, popular for its accessories, has launched its new Nerve Pro Bluetooth neckband headset in the country. It promises playback time of 35 hours on a single charge. It has a flexible design and the comfy earbuds are made of food-grade silicone. The headset has support for Instacharge fast charge that offers 10 hours of playtime with 10 minutes of charge. Continue reading “Noise Nerve Pro with up to 35h playtime, fast charge launched at an introductory price of Rs. 899”