Xiaomi Mi 5X with Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras surface in promo images

Details about Redmi 5 surfaced last week. Now promo images for the upcoming Mi 5X has surfaced in China. This reveals the smartphone with a unibody metal design and dual rear cameras with optical zoom and dual-tone LED flash that coincides with the image that had surfaced earlier.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 images, specs surface – Snapdragon 625/630, up to 4GB RAM, 16MP camera

Xiaomi Redmi 5, successor of last year’s Redmi 4 has surfaced in renders that also reveals the specifications and price. Similar to the Redmi 4, the Redmi 5 is also said to come in two different versions with Snapdragon 625 or 630 Mobile Platform. It is expected to come wiht an improved 16-megapixel rear camera, run Android … Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 5 images, specs surface – Snapdragon 625/630, up to 4GB RAM, 16MP camera”

Samsung might have revealed the Galaxy Note8 design

Samsung is expected to introduce its flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone at Galaxy Note Unpacked 2017 event in New York Cityon August 23rd, ahead of IFA in September. Now the company’s Exynos processor arm on its social channels teased its Exynos 8895 chipset along with an image of a phone with minimal bezels.

Google Play Movies adds support for 4K HDR streaming

Google has added support for 4K HDR streaming for Play Movies. However, the support is currently available for users of the Chromecast Ultra streaming dongle. HDR (High Dynamic Range) video essentially improves color reproduction and contrast in videos. Compared to HD quality (1920 x 1080 pixels), 4K UHD has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.

Gionee A1 OTA update adds panoramic selfies, Full HD selfie video support and more

Gionee has rolled out a new over-the-air (OTA) update for A1 users that adds several new features, including option to take panoramic images using the front camera. This was previously restricted only to rear camera, now you take a panoramic group selfies easily covering a lot of people in a frame. You can also capture selfie videos in … Continue reading “Gionee A1 OTA update adds panoramic selfies, Full HD selfie video support and more”

Aircel launches FRC 348 with Unlimited Calls, 84GB data in UP East

Aircel today launched a new First Recharge Coupon (FRC) 348 for its customers in  UP (East) that offers unlimited (Local & STD) calls, 84GB 3G data at 1GB 3G data per day with 84 days validity.  All Aircel customers with 2G, 3G or 4G handsets can avail the offer, said the company.

Microsoft ends support for Windows Phone 8.1

The sun is finally setting on Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft is officially ending support for the Windows Phone 8.1 OS, more than three years after it was introduced. Millions of users with Windows Phone 8.1 phones will stop receiving security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) to get Samsung Pay Mini support in India soon

Samsung introduced Samsung Pay Mini with the Galaxy J7 Max smartphone last month and also said that it will be available on select existing J series devices soon. Now it has pushed a new security update for the Galaxy J7 (2016) that will add soon add support for Samsung Pay Mini.

Logitech acquires headset maker ASTRO Gaming for $85 million

Logitech today announced that it has agreed to acquire ASTRO Gaming, popular for its headsets for professional gamers and enthusiasts for US$85 million in cash. It will be joining Logitech G, its gaming division. The company acquired Jaybird back in April last year for $50 million.

Xiaomi schedules new Mi smartphone launch event in India on July 18, Mi Max 2 expected

Xiaomi just sent out invites for the launch of its next Mi smartphone in India on July 18th. The invite says “Last year, we made ripples with this new category and now it is back. Join us in witnessing the return on ‘BIG’ at Xiaomi media briefing” that clearly hints at the launch of Mi Max … Continue reading “Xiaomi schedules new Mi smartphone launch event in India on July 18, Mi Max 2 expected”

Amazon India’s $500 million investment in food retail gets government nod

Indian government has finally approved Amazon India’s proposed $500 million investment in food retail. The news comes a month after Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal stated that the government will soon clear the investment. The proposal was pending before the foreign investment promotion board (FIPB) which has been abolished now. 

Airtel Project Next launched – Postpaid data roll over, family data sharing, Next-Gen Airtel Stores and more

After its Project Leap network transformation program, Airtel has launched Project Next, its digital innovation program aimed at transforming customer experience across all of its services and touch points. The company said that it plans to invest up to Rs. 2000 crores over the next 3 years to launch several digital innovations.

iPhone 8 said to come in four colors including a new ‘mirror-like’ finish variant

We already know that Apple will release three iPhone models this year of which the iPhone 8 will sport an OLED display. Now, Benjamin Geskin has stated on Twitter that the iPhone 8 with OLED display will come in four colors, one of which will feature a mirror-like finish.