Twitter Blue introduces Labs feature with two new experimental features

A couple of months ago, Twitter introduced their subscription service called Twitter Blue that offered a selection of premium features. Subscribers can now access two new features – pinned conversations on iOS and longer video uploads on the desktop client.

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Redmi Smart Band Pro with 1.47″ AMOLED display and Redmi Watch 2 Lite with SpO2 monitoring and GPS announced

After rumours, Redmi has officially introduced the Redmi Smart Band Pro, the company’s latest smart band, as the successor to last year’s Redmi Smart Band. The Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a cheaper version of the Redmi Watch 2 which was introduced in China earlier this week. Continue reading “Redmi Smart Band Pro with 1.47″ AMOLED display and Redmi Watch 2 Lite with SpO2 monitoring and GPS announced”

LG Smart TVs will now support Flimmaker mode for Prime Video

LG is rolling out a new software update for their 2020 and 2021 4K and 8K UHD Smart TVs that will enable Filmmaker Mode for Prime Video content. The feature will turn on automatically when watching movies and series in Prime Video, allowing users to experience content just as the creator intended.

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Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ said to launch in India as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ smartphones went official yesterday at an event in China. Earlier this week, Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge surfaced in a code, now the code revealed that these are rebranded Redmi smartphones for India under Xiaomi branding. Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 Pro and Note 11 Pro+ said to launch in India as Xiaomi 11i and Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge”

JioPhone Next launched — Rs. 1999 with EMI + bundled plans starting at Rs. 300

Reliance Jio announced the JioPhone Next, the company’s ultra-affordable Android smartphone in partnership with Google, back in June. After several teasers, the company has launched the phone just ahead of Diwali, as it had promised. Continue reading “JioPhone Next launched — Rs. 1999 with EMI + bundled plans starting at Rs. 300”

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with quad-core 64-bit SoC, WiFi and Bluetooth announced for $15

About 6 years after the introduction of  the original Raspberry Pi, the company has introduced the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, an enhanced version of the Raspberry Pi Zero W that was introduced in 2017. This uses the same Broadcom BCM2710A1 SoC as the launch version of Raspberry Pi 3, with Arm cores slightly down-clocked to 1GHz, and has 512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM. Continue reading “Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with quad-core 64-bit SoC, WiFi and Bluetooth announced for $15”

India smartphone market ships 52 million units, down 2% YoY in Q3 2021: Counterpoint

For the first time since many quarters, the Indian smartphone market recorded a decline of 2% YoY during the third quarter of 2021. The market shipped a total of 52 million units and the top 5 manufacturers were Xiaomi, Samsung, vivo, realme and OPPO.

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Meta smartwatch with front-facing camera surfaces

Just as Facebook announced their rebranding to ‘Meta‘, new leaks have surfaced that showcase an upcoming product of the company – a smartwatch. Images of the device reveal a rounded square design and a front-facing camera, and it will likely compete in the market against the Apple Watch.

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Facebook company announces rebrand to ‘Meta’; Oculus brand to become Reality Labs

During their Connect 2021 yesterday, Facebook announced that the company is rebranding to ‘Meta’. The goal behind this rebrand is to announce the company’s change in direction from being a collection of social media apps to a collection of apps and technologies that form a ‘metaverse’.

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Here’s how you can get Google Photos Magic Eraser tool on older Pixel phones

Google introduced the Magic Eraser tool for Google Photo, which uses AI to remove distractions and objects in photos, at the Google Pixel 6 launch event. At that time, Google did not reveal if other devices will get this feature. Continue reading “Here’s how you can get Google Photos Magic Eraser tool on older Pixel phones”

Apple reports $20.6 billion profit in FY Q4 2021; doubles its business in India

Apple has reported quarterly revenue of $83.4 billion, an increase of 29% from a year ago, and setting a new quarter revenue record, despite larger-than-expected supply constraints. It posted a net profit of $20.6 billion, up 20.6% YoY and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.24 for the financial year Q4 2021 that ended September 25, 2021. Continue reading “Apple reports $20.6 billion profit in FY Q4 2021; doubles its business in India”

HUAWEI confirms EMUI 12 update for range of smartphones

HUAWEI introduced EMIUI 12, the next major update for its smartphones globally, along with the nova 9 launch in Europe last week. At the APAC Autumn Product Launch event yesterday, the company confirmed the list of devices that will get the update in H1 2022. Continue reading “HUAWEI confirms EMUI 12 update for range of smartphones”

Redmi Buds 3 Lite with cat-ear design, Bluetooth 5.2, low-latency gaming announced

At its event, Redmi today announced the  Redmi Buds 3 Lite, the company’s latest budget earbuds in China. It features an in-ear and a unique cat-ear design that promises comfortable and stable fit in user ears. It has Bluetooth 5.2, low-latency gaming mode, features 6mm drivers, comes with call noise reduction. Continue reading “Redmi Buds 3 Lite with cat-ear design, Bluetooth 5.2, low-latency gaming announced”

Redmi Watch 2 with 1.6-inch AMOLED display, GPS, SpO2 monitoring, up to 12 days battery life announced

Along with the Redmi Note 11 series smartphones, Redmi also introduced the Redmi Watch 2, the successor to Redmi Watch, as it had promised. It has a 1.6-inch  AMOLED screen with 63.7% screen-to-body ratio and ultra-thin bezels and supports 100 colourful watch faces and always-on display. Continue reading “Redmi Watch 2 with 1.6-inch AMOLED display, GPS, SpO2 monitoring, up to 12 days battery life announced”

Redmi Note 11 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, 50MP dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced

Along with the Redmi Note 11 Pro series, Redmi also introduced the Redmi Note 11, a cheaper model, as it had announced. It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ screen with 50Hz, 50Hz and 90Hz variable refresh rate, has a 16MP front camera inside the punch-hole, is powered by Dimensity 810 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM, has a 50MP rear camera along with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Continue reading “Redmi Note 11 5G with 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Dimensity 810, 50MP dual rear cameras, 5000mAh battery announced”