Last week, Microsoft ended support for Windows Phone 8.1. Now, according to IDC’s quarterly smartphone tracker, Windows Phone held mere 0.1% market share in Q1 2017.
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WhatsApp for iPhone adds support for all files, pinned chats and more
WhatsApp for iPhone has received a new update that adds a couple of features. The update which bumps the app to version 2.17.40 brings the ability to pin chats on top, share any type of files and other features.
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Microsoft Seeing AI app launched for iOS
Microsoft has launched Seeing AI app for iPhone. It uses an iPhone’s camera to tell people about objects in front of them. The app is designed for visually impaired people. Continue reading “Microsoft Seeing AI app launched for iOS”
Microsoft ends support for Windows Phone 8.1
The sun is finally setting on Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft is officially ending support for the Windows Phone 8.1 OS, more than three years after it was introduced. Millions of users with Windows Phone 8.1 phones will stop receiving security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates.
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iPhone 8 said to come in four colors including a new ‘mirror-like’ finish variant
We already know that Apple will release three iPhone models this year of which the iPhone 8 will sport an OLED display. Now, Benjamin Geskin has stated on Twitter that the iPhone 8 with OLED display will come in four colors, one of which will feature a mirror-like finish.
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Android Nougat is now installed on 11.5% of all Android devices
Android Nougat adoption has finally crossed the 10% mark and is now installed on 11.5% of all active Android devices, according to Google’s Android distribution numbers. Last month Nougat adoption was at 9.5%. Continue reading “Android Nougat is now installed on 11.5% of all Android devices”
Honor 8 Pro Review
The Honor 8 was one of the best mid-ranger devices of 2016 especially when it came to the camera performance, design and build quality. However, the small size often put off many prospective buyers who needed a larger device and perhaps something more powerful too.
Huawei’s online brand Honor has launched the beefed up version of the Honor 8 smartphone in India dubbed as Honor 8 Pro. It essentially is a larger and more advanced version of last year’s surprise hit. Launched at Rs.29,999, does Honor 8 Pro lives up our expectation? Let us take a look at the smartphone in detail to see just how good it is.
RED HYDROGEN ONE smartphone with Holographic display coming in Q1 2018
RED, popular for its high-end cameras today announced its entry into phone market with the RED HYDROGEN ONE Android smartphone that will have world’s first holgraphic display. This uses nanotechnology so it seamlessly switches between traditional 2D content, holographic multi-view content, 3D content and interactive games. The teaser image shows 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C port along with connector pins for modules. Continue reading “RED HYDROGEN ONE smartphone with Holographic display coming in Q1 2018”
Google rolls out July Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices
Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel and Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Runtime, Framework, Libraries and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out July Android security update for Pixel and Nexus devices”
ZTE Blade V7 Plus with 5.2-inch 1080p display, metal body, fingerprint sensor announced
ZTE has announced Blade V7 Plus, its latest smartphone in the Blade series. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 SoC, but it still runs on Android 6.0. It has an unibody metal design and has a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone in 0.3 seconds. Continue reading “ZTE Blade V7 Plus with 5.2-inch 1080p display, metal body, fingerprint sensor announced”
Xiaomi confirms Android Nougat update for range of smartphones
Xiaomi has released the list of 14 smartphones that will get Android Nougat update. The list includes 10 smartphones that will get Android 7.0 update and four smartphones that will get Android 7.1 update. Most of these smartphones were released running Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow). Continue reading “Xiaomi confirms Android Nougat update for range of smartphones”
Here are the top 5 predictions of next iPhones by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo
Renowned KGI analyst Ming Chi-Kuo has revealed a number of predictions for the upcoming iPhones. Kuo has already mentioned a couple of predictions for this year’s iPhone models. Continue reading “Here are the top 5 predictions of next iPhones by KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo”
Apple tipped to replace Touch ID with 3D facial recognition technology on iPhone 8
Fresh reports about the upcoming iPhone 8 suggests that users will be able to unlock their phone by simply looking at them. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will replace the Touch ID fingerprint authentication in favor of a new 3D facial recognition technology.
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After Android, Truecaller rolls out flash messaging for iPhone
Truecaller has started rolling out flash messaging feature for iPhone users. The feature that was already available for Android lets users communicate via pre-defined messages, phrases and emojis. Treucaller says more than 41 million users have upgraded to the Flash-embedded version of Truecaller 8 for Android.
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India wants Microsoft to offer one-time discount on Windows 10 to fight ransomware attacks
In the wake of recent ransomware attacks, India is asking Microsoft to offer a one-time discount to the more than 50 million Windows users in the country, according to a latest report from Reuters. India wants the discount so users can upgrade to the latest Windows 10 operating system following recent ransomware attacks.