Google denies Hangouts shutdown, will upgrade users to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet

After reports of Google shutting down Hangouts to consumers in 2020, Google’s Scott Johnston who runs Hangouts and other related products has denied the reports, however, said that users of consumer Hangouts users will be “upgraded” to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet which are enterprise-focused products. 

Vivo NEX 2 with dual displays, triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor teased, to be announced this December

Vivo introduced its NEX smartphone back in June, now after rumors, the company has started teasing the sucessor in three new videos in China. These teasers confirm dual displays for the smartphone, triple rear cameras, and a ring light around the camera.

Meizu 16 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on December 5

Meizu is all set to launch its flagship Meizu 16 smartphone in India on December 5th, based on its teaser on its social channels. The Meizu 16 was introduced back in August and packs a 6-inch Full HD+ 18:9 aspect ratio display from Samsung with 91.18% screen-to-body ratio, thanks to 1.43mm side bezels and 5.74mm chin, is powered by … Continue reading “Meizu 16 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on December 5”

MediaTek Helio P90 powerful, efficient SoC with Groundbreaking AI to be announced on December 13

After teasing its upcoming top-end P90 chip with Powerful, Efficient, Groundbreaking AI on social media yesterday, MediaTek today confirmed that it will introduce the SoC at an event in Shenzen, China on December 13th.

Nokia 7.1 Android 9.0 Pie update starts rolling out

After rolling out Android Pie update for the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone last month, HMD Global today started rolling out stable Android 9.0 (Pie) update for the Nokia 7.1 smartphone as it had promised at the launch last month. Since the update has started rolling out, it might take sometime to reach everyone.

WhatsApp for iOS beta brings new group calling UI changes, ability to view videos from notifications

WhatsApp seems to be rolling out new features which include the ability to view videos directly in the push notification and new UI improvements for group calls for its iOS beta version.  The new UI improvements for Group calls are available for the 2.18.110.17 IOS beta, while the ability to view videos directly in the push notification seems to be enabled … Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS beta brings new group calling UI changes, ability to view videos from notifications”

Announcing our first podcast ‘Tech Voice’ in Tamil

Hello readers! We started our Tamil YouTube channel  last year to bring you unboxings and review of the latest gadgets and keep you updated about technology news in Tamil, however we couldn’t post them regularly, but we are planning a revamp soon. A few days back we started our new Tamil podcast — Tech Voice, probably one … Continue reading “Announcing our first podcast ‘Tech Voice’ in Tamil”

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with 6.26-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery surfaces in press image

After rumors, ASUS recently confirmed that it will unveil the ZenFone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL), successor of its most pouple Max Pro M1, on December 11 at an event in Indonesia. Now the smartphone has been full revealed in a press render. This reveals a 19:9 aspect ratio notch display, Snapdragon 660 SoC with up to … Continue reading “ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with 6.26-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery surfaces in press image”

Huawei Mate 20 Pro 6.39-inch QHD+ OLED HDR display, Leica Triple rear cameras, in-display fingerprint sensor launching in India on November 27

Update – November 21: Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its flagship Mate 20 Pro smartphone in India on November 27th. According to the teaser, it looks like it will be selling the phone and Sennheiser PXC550 Wireless Headphones bundle. It already said that the phone will be launched exclusively on Amazon.in.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with 6-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM, triple-rear cameras to be announced on December 11 [Update: New teaser]

Update – November 22, 2018 – Asus has posted a new teaser image that shows a notch display and triple rear cameras.

Apple acquires AI startup Silk Labs

Apple has acquired Silk Labs, an AI startup that focuses on making AI software “lightweight enough” for consumer hardware like cameras and speakers. Silk’s website says that it aims to “bring next-generation visual and audio intelligence to connected products” with “state-of-the-art image and audio recognition.” 

PUBG Mobile 0.9.5 update with Royale Pass Season 4, M762 automatic rifle, dynamic weather in Sanhok and more released

Tencent games; makers of PUBG is rolling out a new update which brings the new M762 automatic rifle, which can be found on all maps. It is the first 7.62mm automatic rifle that accommodates stocks. The update also brings Scooter to Sanhok that accommodates up to 2 players.