Twitter has rolled out an update to its Twitter mobile app which brings Dava-Saving feature to let users have more control over their data usage. Instead of saving data using the Lite app, users can instead turn on the toggle to save data using the main app. Continue reading “Twitter for Android and iOS gets new ‘Data-Saver’ mode”
Instagram today is rolling out ‘nametag’ which is an easy way to add friends on Instagram. The company also said that it is testing a new Instagram school communities feature in the US to help students connect with others from their university right in the app. Both the nametag and School communities features were rumored to be in works a while ago. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out Snapchat-like Nametag QR codes; testing new school communities”
Apple and Amazon explicitly deny that their servers were compromised by Chinese chips. The report from Bloomberg claims that China spies were able to infiltrate the USA’s biggest tech companies by inserting microchips which is the size of “a grain of rice” into the Chinese-manufactured servers that are a part of the tech giants’ infrastructure. Continue reading “Apple and Amazon deny their servers were compromised by Chinese chips”
Google today announced that it is rolling out a new way to easily book ride services with your Google Assistant. With your Android phone, iPhone, Google Home, or any smart speaker with the Assistant you can book a cab by saying “Hey Google, book a ride” or “Hey Google, get me a taxi.” Continue reading “Google Assistant can now book a ride from Uber, Lyft, Ola, Grab, GO-JEK and many more”
Hathway has unveiled a new OTT set-top box and a cable hybrid box and the newly introduced boxes will be available to the local cable operators from 15 October and consumer registrations will start by November 1st. The OTT set-top box is based on Google’s Android TV and the remote carries a dedicated YouTube, Netflix and Google Play button. It also features voice-enabled Google assistant and inbuilt Chromecast. Continue reading “Hathway Android TV-based OTT set-top box and cable hybrid box launched in India at Rs. 2,999”
TECNO Mobile has launched the CAMON iCLICK2 smartphone, its latest budget smartphone with dual rear cameras. It sports a 6.2” HD+ screen, 19:9 Super Full View notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, and AI Face Unlock. Continue reading “TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 with 6.2-inch HD+ notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, face unlock launched in India at Rs.13,499”
Aisen today has launched the A55UDS972 LED TV to provide ultimate Theatre experience for Homes. It comes with 4K UHD edge IPS Panel, hot Keys Remote Control for seamless operation and an E-Share App to Interact with the TV. Continue reading “Aisen A55UDS972 55-inch 4K UHD Edge LED smart TV launched in India at Rs. 55950”
Panasonic today has launched the Eluga X1 and Eluga X1 Pro and is entering the much-awaited high-end smartphone segment. These come with AI Sense’ infrared face unlock that can unlock even in dark, pack stainless body and 2.5D curved glass on the front. Continue reading “Panasonic Eluga X1 and X1 Pro with ‘AI Sense’ IR face unlock, dual rear cameras launched starting at Rs. 22990”
Wi-Fi Alliance today has introduced the Wi-Fi 6 as the industry designation for products and networks that support the next generation of Wi-Fi. It is based on 802.11ax technology and is also a part of the new naming approach by Wi-Fi Alliance that provides users with an easy-to-understand designation for both the Wi-Fi technology supported by their device and used in a connection the device makes with a Wi-Fi network. Continue reading “Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi 6”
SHARP today has introduced the Aquos Zero which features the company’s first OLED panel that is designed and manufactured in-house. It sports a 6.22-inch WQHD+ (1440×2992) display with support for the DCI-P3 color space and Dolby Vision. It also has a huge notch above the display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Continue reading “SHARP Aquos Zero with 6.22-inch OLED WQHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM announced”
Google today is announcing a new makeover to the Assistant on phones which is aimed at making it even easier to get things done regardless of whether you prefer to use your hands, your voice, or a combination of the two. The new design combines the best of text and talks on your phone, giving you the relevant information right when you need it. Continue reading “Google Assistant makeover with bigger visuals, interactive messaging interface, fresh controls and more introduced”
DxOMark is out with iPhone XS Max camera review rating it as one of the best with a score of 105. While it beats out Samsung Galaxies and Pixels, it failed to move past Huawei’s P20 Pro which still remains at the top. DxOMark scores a smartphone based on a combined score of photo and video performance. Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max has one of the ‘best mobile cameras’: DxOMark”
Amazon today has announced the Fire TV Stick 4K and all-new Alexa Voice Remote in India. The Fire TV Stick 4K is powered by the 1.7GHz quad-core with fast streaming experience, quicker load times, and brilliant picture quality. It also brings you access to 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ titles. Continue reading “Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ and Alexa Voice Remote announced in India”
OnePlus is scheduled to launch the OnePlus 6T later this month, while we have been hearing/seeing details about the flagship, most of the details are currently under the wraps. The new OnePlus 6T teaser that was released a while ago teased an in-display fingerprint scanner which the company calls Screen Unlock. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T ‘Screen Unlock’ in-display fingerprint technology teased in video”
TCL Electronics has announced that it has partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to set up a brand-new manufacturing facility in Tirupati. The agreement regarding the partnership was signed last week in China between the respective representatives of the State IT & Electronics department and TCL. Continue reading “TCL sets up manufacturing unit in Tirupati, will launch Google-certified Android QLED TV and AI TVs”
