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One of the most sought after features of WhatsApp is the ability to sign in to a single user account across multiple devices simultaneously. This feature has been present for years in other messaging services like Telegram. Reports indicate that WhatsApp is working and testing the feature, which will let users sign in to 4 devices at the same time.
It has been more than a year since the U.S. government imposed sanctions on various services offered by HUAWEI and now, they may be running into real trouble as current U.S. sanctions will block HUAWEI from working with TSMC to produce their high performance HiSilicon Kirin chips. This will affect HUAWEI in the smartphone segment in both global and Chinese markets.
Paytm India has launched a new Android based POS system that can be used for contactless ordering & payments. The touchscreen enabled device is styled like a mobile phone with QR scanning and 4G capabilities, and it comes with many integrated services like Paytm’s “Scan to Order” and the “Paytm for Business” app.
Continue reading “Paytm All-in-One Portable Android POS device launched for Rs. 499/month”
Airtel today announced that it is the first mobile operator to launch ‘Ultra-Fast 4G’ services in Andaman and Nicobar, after launching 4G services in the island back in January last year. Department of Telecommunications today launched new 2300 kilometer undersea optic fiber link between Chennai and Andaman and Nicobar. Continue reading “Airtel enhances 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with the launch of 2300km undersea optical fibre cable project”
Xiaomi introduced the Mi Note 10 Lite smartphone with the codenamed ‘toco’ in Europe back in April. Now the smartphone is rumoured to be introduced in India as Mi 10i since the phone has surfaced with the code name ‘tocoin’ and reveals a similar 64MP quad camera arrangement. Continue reading “Xiaomi could launch Mi 10i with 6.47-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, Snapdragon 730G 5260mAh battery in India soon”
In Q2 2020, the Indian smartphone market shipped 18.2 million units, recording a decline of 50.6% YoY, according to a report by IDC. The decline was primarily caused by the COVID-19 and the top 5 smartphone sellers for the quarter were Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, realme and OPPO.
There have been instances of developers complaining about Apple’s restrictive policies for its App Store, and now, Microsoft has announced that its game streaming service, xCloud, will not be coming to the iOS or iPadOS platform after the beta Testflight period ends.
Continue reading “Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service will not come to iOS: Here’s why”
Netflix has launched user interface in Hindi for members who prefer Hindi to easily discover, access and enjoy their favourite Indian and international films and series. The complete Netflix experience in Hindi, from sign up to search rows, collections and payment, is available across all devices on mobile, TV and web. Continue reading “Netflix gets Hindi user interface across mobile, TV and web”
Google introduced Pixel 4a earlier this week and also confirmed that Pixel 5 with 5G support will release later this year. Now the company has confirmed the discontinuation of the Pixel 4 series — Pixel 4 and 4 XL in less than a year of launch. Right now, both the smartphones are not available for sale in the official Google Store in the US. From now on, it will be available only through 3rd party retailers as remaining units sell-through. Continue reading “Google discontinues Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL ahead of Pixel 5 launch”
Just earlier this week, we reported that Microsoft was in talks with ByteDance to acquire TikTok’s operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Now, Microsoft is looking to expanding its acquisition to TikTok’s operations in India and Europe too, according to a new report.
Sony has released their fourth generation headphones of the highly popular 1000X series, called the WH-1000XM4. The headphones build upon the existing technologies of the WH-1000XM3, and adds a lot of new smart functionalities like on-ear detection, multiple device pairing, adaptive sound control, along with better noise cancellation and more.
Continue reading “Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless noise-cancelling headphones announced for $349”
Acer has announced the launch of their new Aspire 5 laptop in Magic Purple color version in India, this time featuring Intel’s 10th gen Core i3-1005G1 processor, a full-HD 14-inch screen, solid-state storage, Wi-Fi 6 support, Intel Optane and a long battery life of 11 hours
OnePlus has announced a partnership with PUBG Mobile to bring exclusive early access support for 90fps in the game on supported OnePlus smartphones. Users worldwide (except Mainland China, Japan, and Korea) will be able to exclusively access the 90fps option from today, August 6th for a period of a month.
Continue reading “OnePlus users get early access to 90fps PUBG Mobile gaming experience”
MediaTek has announced new partnership with Intel to bring 5G to next-generation Intel laptops with MediaTek T700 5G modem. MediaTek said that it has completed 5G standalone (SA) calls in real world test scenarios. Intel is readying co-engineering support for its OEM partners, said the company. Continue reading “MediaTek T700 5G modem to power Intel 5G laptops from 2021”
Update: August 6, 2020 — Noise today launched the Noise Colorfit Nav at Rs. 3999 on Amazon India during Prime Day sale and said that its regular price is Rs 4,499. Continue reading “Noise Colorfit Nav smartwatch with 1.4-inch color display, GPS launched, available for Rs. 3999”
