Google acknowledges it is responsible for UIDAI helpline number added to Android phonebook, will roll out a fix soon

This week Android users in India reported Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) toll-free helpline number saved in their phonebook automatically. After a sudden uproar on Twitter, UIDAI responded saying that it has not asked or communicated with any manufacturer or service provider for providing any such facility and the said ‘18003001947’ is outdated and invalid … Continue reading “Google acknowledges it is responsible for UIDAI helpline number added to Android phonebook, will roll out a fix soon”

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 with 15.6-inch 4K display, interactive ScreenPad, Nvidia GTX 1050Ti launching in India on August 13

Asus today teased the launch of a new laptop in India on August 13th. According to the teaser and the official listing on Asus India website, it is confirmed that it will be ZenBook Pro 15, which was introduced at the Computex in June. This has a 5.5-inch Full HD resolution ScreenPad, an interactive display that intelligently … Continue reading “Asus ZenBook Pro 15 with 15.6-inch 4K display, interactive ScreenPad, Nvidia GTX 1050Ti launching in India on August 13”

OPPO A3s with 6.2-inch 19:9 display, dual rear cameras, 4230mAh battery launched in India [Update: 3GB RAM, 32GB storage version launched for Rs. 13990]

Update: OPPO has launched the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version of the A3s smartphone in India for Rs. 13990. It is now available from offline stores, and should be available from Flipkart as well soon.

UIDAI says it has not asked telcos to save toll-free number in phonebooks

Several Android and some iOS users in India are reporting about the sudden Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) toll-free helpline number being saved in their contacts by default. UIDAI has replaced the helpline number with new 1800-300-1947 that got into people’s phonebooks without their consent.

Google expected to launch Android 9.0 ‘P’ officially, reveal its name on August 20

Google released final Android P Beta 4 (DP5) for Pixel smartphones last month. It already said that the final stable Android P 9.0 release for the Pixel smartphones is expected sometime Q3. Now @evleaks has tweeted that the launch date is set for August 20, which coincides with the Android O launch on August 21 last year on … Continue reading “Google expected to launch Android 9.0 ‘P’ officially, reveal its name on August 20”

Xiaomi planning to launch Red version of Redmi smartphone soon?

Xiaomi is celebrating 5th anniversary of Redmi phones, as first Redmi device was announced on 31st July 2013. In a tweet, the company’s  VP and India Head, Manu Kumar Jain shared a picture of Redmi devices he used till date, surprisingly, the picture shows a device with red rear panel which is yet to be … Continue reading “Xiaomi planning to launch Red version of Redmi smartphone soon?”

Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface

We have already come across a new wireless charging dock; the Wireless Charger Duo (EP-N6100) from Samsung that will be introduced alongside the Note 9. This solution according to the reports will be able to charge two devices at a time, including the Galaxy Watch. Now fresh leak reveals that Samsung has one more wireless … Continue reading “Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface”

YouTube for iOS gets Dark Theme, coming to Android soon [Update: Being tested on Android]

Update – July 30, 2018: Even though the company said that Dark Theme is coming to Android soon, a Reddit users has received the feature, so we can expect it to roll out for Android in the coming weeks.

OPPO F9 and F9 Pro with notch display, dual rear cameras teased, expected to launch in India in August

OPPO has started teasing the F9 and F9 Pro, the company’s upcoming mid-range smartphones in the ‘F series’ in Malaysia and India. These teasers show a notch display like Sharp or Essential smartphones and dual rear cameras. These look similar to the models PBCM00 and PBCT00 that were certified recently and are expected to be introduced in China … Continue reading “OPPO F9 and F9 Pro with notch display, dual rear cameras teased, expected to launch in India in August”

BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X expected to launch on August 2 as the company schedules an event in India

BlackBerry smartphone code-named ‘Ghost’ with a bezel-less display surfaced earlier this year. Later it was rumored that the phone will be launched by Optiemus in India in Q3 2018 in two models – Evolve and Evolve X. Now the company has sent out invites for a event in India on August 2nd where the smartphones are … Continue reading “BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X expected to launch on August 2 as the company schedules an event in India”

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite with dual rear cameras surfaces in live image, could be announced at IFA 2018 [Update: Will launch as KEY2 LE]

Update – July 28: Now the smartphone has passed through FCC in several variants – BBE100-1 (Single SIM) and BBE100-4 (Dual SIM) for global markets, BBE100-2 (Single SIM) and BBE100-5 (Dual SIM) for the American market and BBE100-3 for China. It also confirms that the smartphone will arrive as BlackBerry KEY2 LE.

Amazfit Bip Review

Huami recently launched the Amazfit BIP in India, it is the same company which manufactures Mi Band series for Xiaomi. Amazfit BIP is company’s cheapest smartwatch under Amazfit range of smartwatches. This is an entry-level smartwatch with always-on reflective color display priced at Rs 5,499, this smartwatch also sports PPG heart rate sensor, GPS sensor, … Continue reading “Amazfit Bip Review”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 said to support DeX mode without DeX Pad

Just as expected, more information about the upcoming Galaxy Note9 starting flowing in and latest we hear is that the Galaxy Note9 will allow you to use DeX mode without the DexPad, instead, you can use it just by connecting a USB-C monitor or HDMI. 

Sony Xperia XZ3 with 5.7-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 845 surfaces in renders

We’ve already heard rumors about Sony working on its next flagship; dubbed Xperia XZ3 that is slated to launch at the IFA 2018 event. Back in the news again, the Xperia XZ3 now surfaces in 360-degree renders showcasing just single rear camera despite earlier reports pointing at dual rear cameras.