Indian smartphone shipments fell 6% YoY in Q3 2022: Canalys

The Canalys research firm has released Indian smartphone shipments report for Q3 2022. According to the research firm, India’s smartphone shipments fell by 6% YoY and were able to ship 44.6 million units. The festival season sale, which began in the last few weeks of the quarter, saved the total shipment percentage, while entry-level device contribution declined this year. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments fell 6% YoY in Q3 2022: Canalys”

Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor

Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HPX, a new 200MP sensor, in China. This follows the June announcement of the ISOCELL HP3 200MP sensor. The ISOCELL HPX has 0.56-micron pixel size, which can reduce the camera module area by 20%, making the smartphone body thinner and smaller. Continue reading “Samsung announces 200MP ISOCELL HPX sensor”

Vi enhances 4G network in Gujarat, offers Diwali Bonanza

Vi (Vodafone Idea) has announced that it has upgraded its network in Gujarat to provide faster and more reliable network connectivity to residents. In addition, on select half-yearly and annual plans, the company is providing 50 to 75 GB of additional data for free. Continue reading “Vi enhances 4G network in Gujarat, offers Diwali Bonanza”

OSOM Solana Saga specs detailed: 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, IP68 waterproof body

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs from OSOM, former Essential employees unveiled Saga Crypto-centric phone back in June. Today, it has detailed the specifications of the phone and also posted the images. Continue reading “OSOM Solana Saga specs detailed: 6.67″ FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, IP68 waterproof body”

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”

Instagram announces new enhancements to protect users from abuse

Instagram has announced new enhancements to protect users and creators from hate speech and abusive language. Improved blocking options, Hidden Words updates, and more are among the new features. Continue reading “Instagram announces new enhancements to protect users from abuse”

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”

DaVinci Resolve for iPad to launch this year for free

Apple showed off DaVinci Resolve for iPad along with the iPad Pro without revealing any details. Today, Blackmagic Design has confirmed that DaVinci Resolve for iPad will be available in the next two months. Continue reading “DaVinci Resolve for iPad to launch this year for free”