Facebook Messenger update brings redesigned app logo, new default chat colour and more

Facebook has announced a new update to one of their core services — the Messenger, with changes to the app’s UI and a newly redesigned logo. This new update represents a consolidation of the many changes that Facebook made, where they brought various updates to its Facebook app, Messenger and Instagram.

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Samsung introduces PRO Plus and EVO Plus SD cards with up to 100MBps read speeds

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of 2 new lines of SD cards that are aimed at creators and professionals. The PRO Plus and EVO Plus SD cards feature transfer speeds of up to 100MB/s, enabling seamless 4K recording and burst shot photography with improved reliability and durability.

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Apple iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR and iPhone 11 get a price cut in India

Apple introduced iPhone 12 series in an online event few hours back. At the event it also announced price cuts for iPhone 11, iPhone XR and iPhone SE 2020, and Apple India has also reduced the price of the models in India. The iPhone 11 and iPhone XR got a price hike after GST hike back in April. This is the first official price cut on MRP for the iPhone SE 2020 since the launch earlier this year, even though it was offered at cheaper rates with bank offers earlier this year. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 2020, iPhone XR and iPhone 11 get a price cut in India”

Apple introduces MagSafe charger and MagSafe accessories for iPhone 12 series starting at Rs. 4500

Along with the launch of the iPhone 12 series, Apple also introduced their new MagSafe technology for wireless charging. With it, Apple is simplifying the experience of charging the new iPhones wireless, and they also announced 4 new accessories with this technology built-in.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display, 6GB RAM, 6000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 16499

After teasers, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy M31 Prime, the company’s latest smartphone in the M series in India. It has similar specifications as the M31, but comes bundled with a complementary 3-month Amazon Prime membership. It comes pre-installed dedicated folderwith popular Amazon ecosystem apps such as Amazon Shopping, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Kindle and Audible. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display, 6GB RAM, 6000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 16499”

Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with OLED Super Retina XDR display, LiDAR Scanner, 5G announced; India price starts at Rs. 1,19,900

At its special event Apple announced the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max successor of last year’s iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max models, both with support for 5G. These come with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR displays, respectively and have support for HDR and Dolby Vision. These come with new Ceramic Shield protection with 4x better drop performance, thanks to a new high temperature crystallisation step that grows nano-ceramic crystals within the glass matrix. The phones are powered by A14 Bionic 5nm Chip with 11.8 billion transistors and a 6-core design and feature IP68 water resistance (6 meters for up to 30 minutes). The phones have Textured matt glass back and stainless steel body. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with OLED Super Retina XDR display, LiDAR Scanner, 5G announced; India price starts at Rs. 1,19,900”

Apple iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 with 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, 5G announced; India price starts at Rs. 69900

At its special event Apple announced the iPhone 12, the company’s latest iPhone, and the successor of iPhone 11 and a smaller iPhone 12 mini, both with support for 5G. The iPhone 12 mini and the 12 come with 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR displays, respectively and have support for HDR and Dolby Vision. These come with new Ceramic Shield protection with 4x better drop performance, thanks to a new high temperature crystallisation step that grows nano-ceramic crystals within the glass matrix. The phones are powered by A14 Bionic 5nm Chip with 11.8 billion transistors and a 6-core design and feature IP68 water resistance (6 meters for up to 30 minutes). Continue reading “Apple iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 with 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display, 5G announced; India price starts at Rs. 69900”

Apple HomePod Mini with built-in Apple S5 chip announced in India for Rs. 9900

During its event today, Apple has unveiled the newest member to their smart home speaker family – the HomePod Mini. This new tiny speaker features Apple’s S5 chip for computational audio capabilities, a full-range driver, and a total of 4 microphones for an improved “Hey Siri” experience and loads of smart home functionalities.

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Soundcore Liberty Air 2 with HearID Technology launched in India for Rs. 7999

Soundcore, the audio division of electronics company Anker, has announced the launch of their newest truly wireless earbuds in India –  the Liberty Air 2. They feature Soundcore’s new diamond – coated drivers, 4 microphone, long battery life, touch controls and more

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CLAW G9x single driver gaming earphones with detachable boom mic launched in India for Rs. 890

CLAW, makers of consumer electronic gadgets, has announced their newest product in their gaming line-up — the CLAW G9x. These are single driver earphones that come with a detachable external noise-cancelling microphone, feature 3D stereo surround sound and more.

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Xiaomi launches Mi KN95 Mask in India

Xiaomi today launched its Mi KN95 Mask in India after the launch of AirPOP mask back in January last year. It has 4 layers of protection with non-woven material on the outermost for filtering particles and innermost layer for optimum breathing respectively, and also comes with inner two layers of melt-blown fabric for bacterial and small particle filtration. Continue reading “Xiaomi launches Mi KN95 Mask in India”

Vivo V20 with 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Android 11, 44MP auto focus front camera launched in India starting at Rs. 24990

Vivo has launched V20, the company’s new mid-range smartphone in the V series in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, is powered by Snapdragon 720G with 8GB of RAM, 64MP primary sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP mono sensor, as well as a 44MP front-facing camera with autofocus that can focus sharply from 15cm, and zoom out to infinity. Eye Autofocus can track your eyes even when you are on the move; shifting smoothly between near and far vantages so you don’t need to stare at the camera to capture the greatest moments. Continue reading “Vivo V20 with 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Android 11, 44MP auto focus front camera launched in India starting at Rs. 24990”

OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei reportedly departs from company; starting new venture

Carl Pei and Pete Lau together began OnePlus in December 2013 and the company has since grown to become one of the leading companies in the smartphone industry. However, it looks like Carl Pei will no longer be part of OnePlus’s future as it has been reported that he has left the company to start his own venture.

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Realme Q2 Pro 5G with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Q2 5G with 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 800U and Q2i 5G announced

relame just announced realme Q2 5G, Q2 Pro 5G and Q2i 5G, three new 5G smartphones in China.The Q2 Pro comes with a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 60Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch sampling rate, 90.8% screen-to-body ratio and a 16-megapixel camera on the front. It features a 48-megapixel rear camera along with an 8-megapixel 119° ultra-wide sensor, a 2-megapixel 4cm macro camera and a 2MP B&W portrait camera. The phone has an in-display fingerprint scanner, AG Split Design, and packs a 4300mAh battery with support for 65W SuperDart Charge fast charging. Continue reading “Realme Q2 Pro 5G with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Q2 5G with 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, Dimensity 800U and Q2i 5G announced”

Xiaomi introduces Mi True Wireless Earphones Air 2 Pro with active noise cancellation and wireless charging

Xiaomi today introduced Mi True Wireless Earphones Air 2 Pro, the company’s first TWS earbuds with support for active noise cancellation. It has 12mm dynamic coil, offers maximum noise reduction of 35dB that can be enabled with a long press, features transparent mode that enables users to listen to the ambient sounds in one click without taking off the headphones, has voice wake-up and low-latency LHDC V3 protocol so the latency is as low as 100ms. Continue reading “Xiaomi introduces Mi True Wireless Earphones Air 2 Pro with active noise cancellation and wireless charging”