Samsung to introduce 5 smartphones in 2017 – Galaxy X foldable flagship incoming

While Samsung did cut down on the number of models this year especially when it comes to the S7 lineup, it seems that they have plans to introduce 5 flagship products for the year 2017.

Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile to get fingerprint support this summer

Windows 10 operating system supports fingerprint unlock feature using Windows Hello in addition to face and iris unlock. Microsoft has confirmed at the WinHEC conference earlier this week that it plans to support fingerprint scanners for Windows 10 Mobile as well later this year. The new feature will roll out in the Windows 10 Mobile  Anniversary Update later this summer.

Xiaomi YI 4K action camera with 12MP Sony sensor announced

Xiaomi’s YI has introduced a new YI action camera with support for 4K video recording at 30 fps, including hyperlapse and has a 12MP Sony IMX377 sensor. It also has a 2.19-inch display to view the videos and photos and also has dual-band WiFi support to connect to Android smartphones. It has Ambarella A9SE SoC  that … Continue reading “Xiaomi YI 4K action camera with 12MP Sony sensor announced”

Government puts Xiaomi’s application for single brand retail on hold

Xiaomi had applied for single brand retail store license in India in March this year. Now a new report from Economic Times is stating that the Government has put company’s application on hold.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 will be released early June confirms CEO

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 was teased by the company’s co-founder and CEO Lei Jun last month. Later he confirmed that the fitness tracker has been delayed by a month due to production issues and will not be announced along with the Mi Max. Today he has confirmed that it is back in production and the company is … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Band 2 will be released early June confirms CEO”

LeEco sells Rs. 320 million worth content through first Le 1s Eco flash sale

LeEco has announced that it has sold content worth Rs 320 million worth in just 29 minutes on the first flash sale of its Le 1s Eco smartphone that comes bundled with its content ecosystem. The phone that was launched earlier this month was sold at an introductory price of Rs. 9999 in the first sale and also comes … Continue reading “LeEco sells Rs. 320 million worth content through first Le 1s Eco flash sale”

TRAI releases guidelines for sale of international roaming SIM cards and global calling cards

TRAI has released guidelines for international data roaming and global calling cards. The authority has recommended that international SIM cards and global calling cards companies must provide itemized bill to customers within 10 days of culmination of the journey.

Samsung to debut Focus app with Note6 – Similar to Blackberry Hub

Blackberry may have gotten several things wrong in the recent past but they have gotten some things right as well. The Blackberry Hub is one of the good aspects of their BB 10 OS and apparently Samsung recognises that.

Xiaomi iHealth 2 Blood Pressure monitor announced, Mi Band 2 teased again by CEO

Xiaomi has announced iHealth 2, a new Blood Pressure monitor and the successor of the first iHealth device that was introduced back in 2014. It has a 4.3-inch color screen, uses WiFi Direct to connect to Android devices, automatically detects high and low blood pressure and also has voice broadcast that automatically reads out the results. It offers real time pulse results and … Continue reading “Xiaomi iHealth 2 Blood Pressure monitor announced, Mi Band 2 teased again by CEO”

Global PC shipments hit 101 million units, drops 13% in Q1 2016: Canalys

Worldwide PC shipments that comprises of desktops, notebooks, two-in-ones and tablets hit 101 million units in Q1 2016, according to latest report from Canalys. PC shipments volumes fell by 13% year-on-year to their lowest point since Q2 2011.