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Vertu ASTER P with 4.97-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM announced

Vertu ASTER P

Vertu is back again with a smartphone launch; Aster P, two years after announcing is shutting down its operations in the UK. This time it has introduced the new phone in China. It is built out of titanium alloy frame, sapphire glass screen and back panels from real leather. The device comes with a traditional concierge button on the side that allows for a customized personalized service that helps you travel plans, book you a table for dinner and much more.  Continue reading “Vertu ASTER P with 4.97-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 660, 6GB RAM announced”

Microsoft ‘Spend’ expense management app for iOS released

Spend

The Microsoft-owned team behind the creation of MileIQ has introduced an iOS app to simplify expense management; Spend. It is a Microsoft Garage project which launched dozens of projects since its creation in 2014 and now ‘Spend’ joins a host of Garage projects. Continue reading “Microsoft ‘Spend’ expense management app for iOS released”

Google integrates Gmail Compose Actions with Dropbox, Atlassian, more

Gmail Compose Actions

Google has introduced Compose Actions which is a new channel for integrating your other tools with Gmail. This feature makes it easy to add links and attachments from apps like Box, Dropbox, Atlassian’s Jira, and Egnyte to any Gmail message while you are drafting it.  Continue reading “Google integrates Gmail Compose Actions with Dropbox, Atlassian, more”

Apple integrates top apps within Siri Shortcuts to make them easier to use

Siri Shortcuts

Apple has announced that top apps are integrated within the Siri Shortcuts making apps even easier to use with a simple tap or by asking Siri. Apple announced Siri Shortcuts at the WWDC event and uses powerful on-device intelligence to help users get things done faster.
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Google Titan M chip for Pixel 3 offers bootloader security, lock screen protection and on-device disk encryption

Titan security

Google with this year’s Pixel 3 is advancing the level of security it offers for its users. It introduced a new Titan M which is an enterprise-grade security chip custom built for Pixel 3 to secure your most sensitive on-device data and operating system. Google says that it took the best features from the Titan chip used in Google Cloud data centers and tailored it for mobile. Continue reading “Google Titan M chip for Pixel 3 offers bootloader security, lock screen protection and on-device disk encryption”

Amazon Alexa Whisper Mode now rolling to Echo devices

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Amazon’s Alexa is getting a new Whisper mode feature which is rolling to users in the USA and works in U.S English language. As the name suggests, it is particularly useful during bedtime or nighttime scenarios, when you want to keep the room as quiet as possible.  Continue reading “Amazon Alexa Whisper Mode now rolling to Echo devices”

Samsung Galaxy Book2 always connected 2-in-1 PC with 12-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 850, 4G LTE announced

Samsung Galaxy Book2

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book2 its new always-connected PC that comes with Gigabit LTE, keyboard, S Pen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform and runs on Windows.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Book2 always connected 2-in-1 PC with 12-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 850, 4G LTE announced”

Google Pixel 3 XL teardown reveals Samsung’s OLED display

Pixel 3 XL

Following the tradition, iFixit has performed a teardown of the Pixel 3 XL giving some insight into the phone’s hardware. Interestingly, it is found that the Pixel 3 XL is using an OLED panel from Samsung. iFixit also mentioned that it is fairly difficult to open the Pixel 3 XL, due to copious amounts of foam adhesive. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL teardown reveals Samsung’s OLED display”

Apple unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless ‘Skyline’ Collection and Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones

Apple Beats 3 Mickey Mouse

Apple has introduced the Beats Studio 3 Wireless ‘Skyline’ collection with a selection of new color options. The new Skyline collection comes in Crystal Blue, Desert Sand, Midnight Black, and Shadow Grey colors featuring gold accents with a gold beats logo and gold band.  Continue reading “Apple unveils new Beats Studio 3 Wireless ‘Skyline’ Collection and Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones”

Google to charge smartphone manufacturers in Europe for using its app suite

Google

Back in July European Commision has fined Google with $5.04 billion for misusing its position and forcing its apps on Android manufacturers. While Google appealed the decision last week, it is also working on how to comply with the decision. Firstly, Google is updating the compatibility agreements with mobile device makers that set out how Android is used to develop smartphones and tablets. Continue reading “Google to charge smartphone manufacturers in Europe for using its app suite”

Huawei Watch GT smartwatch with 1.39-inch AMOLED display, Real-time Heartrate monitoring, built-in GPS announced

Huawei Watch GT

Huawei has also announced the WATCH GT along with Band 3 Pro. The company says that the new wearable device offers novel and sophisticated ways for users to track their activities and receive fitness coaching that is based on scientific research. It features classic wristwatch design, ultra-high battery life with low power consumption. Continue reading “Huawei Watch GT smartwatch with 1.39-inch AMOLED display, Real-time Heartrate monitoring, built-in GPS announced”

Montblanc Summit 2 smartwatch with 1.2-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon Wear 3100, Wear OS 2.1 announced

Montblanc Summit 2

Montblanc has introduced the first-ever Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 powered smartwatch; the Summit 2. It features always-on mode and longer battery life. The smartwatch has a rotating crown on the right edge accompanied with two buttons above and below that can be programmed to launch various apps.  Continue reading “Montblanc Summit 2 smartwatch with 1.2-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon Wear 3100, Wear OS 2.1 announced”

HP ENVY x360 convertible with AMD Ryzen processor, Pavilion Tower 590 desktop, Pavilion 15 laptop launched in India

HP ENVY x360

HP has launched the HP ENVY x360 convertible that is powered by the AMD Ryzen Processor in India. It is built specifically for the millennial prosumers who want a device that can do it all. The HP ENVY x360 is a thin and light device that features the all-new HP Command Center which enables users to optimize system performance, fan noise and temperature with CoolSense technology. Continue reading “HP ENVY x360 convertible with AMD Ryzen processor, Pavilion Tower 590 desktop, Pavilion 15 laptop launched in India”

Qualcomm introduces QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 first 802.11ay 60GHz Wi-Fi chipsets for WiGig devices

Qualcomm

Qualcomm Technologies has announced 60GHz Wi-Fi chipsets; the QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 that are capable of delivering 10+ gigabit-per-second (Gbps) network speeds and wire-equivalent latency, while setting the industry low-power benchmark for extended device battery life. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces QCA64x8 and QCA64x1 first 802.11ay 60GHz Wi-Fi chipsets for WiGig devices”