Nokia and Sprint today announced that they will showcase the first live demonstration of a 5G New Radio (NR) connection over a dual mode-capable Massive MIMO radio at Sprint’s booth during Mobile World Congress Americas. For this, both the companies will use Sprint’s 2.5 GHz spectrum, Nokia’s commercial AirScale Base Station and Massive MIMO Active Antenna, and a VIAVI TM500 5G test device emulator. Continue reading “Sprint and Nokia to demo First Live 5G NR Connection over Massive MIMO”
Verizon, Ericsson, and Qualcomm Technologies today announced that they have completed the first end-to-end call with a smartphone form factor test device on a commercial 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) network in Minneapolis, MN. This test demonstrates the experience consumers will eventually have on a commercial 5G NR network when it becomes available. Continue reading “Verizon completes first 5G NR call on a commercial network with simulated smartphone”
After being in developers preview over the past few months, Google today announced that its Photos Library API is now generally available. Those who wish to build and test their own experience can join the partner program for a larger integration. Continue reading “Google opens up Photos Library API to everyone”
Samsung is reportedly working on its ambitious foldable smartphone for some time now. In a recent development, CEO of the mobile division, Samsung, Koh Dong Jin, said that the foldable smartphone will be launched later this year. Continue reading “Samsung confirms its foldable smartphone will launch later this year”
Update – August 30: A month after testing on iOS, YouTube has announced that the new Explore tab is now being tested on Android. It recently expanded to 2% of iOS users. The company might release it to everyone in the coming months based on the feedback from users since this is still an experimental feature.
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Samsung Electronics today has announced the roll out of CJ79 34-inch and CJ89 43-inch curved monitors. The CJ79 features Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and is designed for creative and business audiences. It was introduced at the CES earlier this year, and is compatible with Macs and PCs, the CJ79 features two Thunderbolt 3 ports that transmit display, data, and power at a processing speed of up to 40 Gigabits per second, eight times faster than USB 3.0, and simultaneously charges devices up to 85 watts(W). Continue reading “Samsung CJ79 34-inch curved monitor with Thunderbolt 3 and CJ89 43-inch and 49-inch curved monitors roll out starting from Europe”
Tech Mahindra today announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to create a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based solution to build a robust ecosystem in line with the regulations issued by TRAI. It is based on Blockchain technology and built on Microsoft Azure the solution. Continue reading “Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use Blockchain to fight spam calls in India”
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, now owns the “PureView” brand, that Microsoft acquired right after the purchase of Nokia’s Devices and Services business back in the day. PureView debuted in 2012 and is being showcased the world at the MWC 2012 with the launch of Nokia 808 PureView. Continue reading “HMD Global now owns PureView trademark”
Apple on Saturday announced that it will be donating Rs 7 crore towards the ongoing relief work in Kerala. To remind you, Apple started accepting Mercy Corps Donations through the App Store and iTunes Store for Kerala floods. Users can donate up to $5, $10, $25, $50, $100, or $200, 100% of which goes to Mercy Corps. Continue reading “Apple donates Rs. 7 crore to Kerala flood relief”
Facebook said that it’s testing out a new feature “things in common,” that would allow non-friends to connect. This feature would be present in the comment section and shows the things that are in common like if you live in the same city as someone or went to the same college. Facebook will highlight things you have in common with non-friends who have left comments. Continue reading “Facebook testing ‘things in common’ label to try to connect non-friends”
Instagram said to be testing a new feature where it is planning to group student users by the college community. This move of Instagram brings the photo-sharing platform a step closer to the flagship Facebook app. Instagram is prompting users to join a college community and “connect with other students.
Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing a new feature to allow students to join new groups organized by school”
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today has announced its plans and measures to mandate facial recognition by taking on-the-spot live pictures for every authentication that requires Aadhaar. The facial recognition will join as an additional authentication method which currently relies on fingerprints or iris (eye) scans. Continue reading “UIDAI mandates new facial recognition for all Aadhaar authentications”
eNovus enterprises, makers of the easyfone has launched easyfone Star, which they claim is India’s first phone that has been specially designed for kids to help them be safer and connected. The phone comes with a host of safety features like call restricting to only pre-configured numbers so that the child can only talk to known people. Continue reading “Easyfone STAR first kid’s phone launched in India for Rs. 3490”
Sound One today has launched Boom Wireless Portable Bluetooth speaker in India. It offers incredible stereo sound with deep bass delivered with exceptional clarity and zero distortion by high-sensitivity drivers. The company claims that it can offer 6 hours of Continuous Music and supports hands-Free Calling. Continue reading “Sound One Boom water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker launched for Rs. 2990”
Australian Government has banned Chinese telecoms firm Huawei Technologies from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network as it is citing the risk of foreign interference and hacking. However, Beijing dismissed saying it as an“excuse” to tilt the playing field against a Chinese firm. Continue reading “Australian Govt bans Huawei and ZTE from supplying technology for 5G mobile network”
