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Lava has launched Z92, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Z Series’. It packs a 6.22-inch HD+ screen with 19:9 aspect ratio, is powered by MediaTek Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC with 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, portrait mode and a 8-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock. The gaming mode lets you play interruption from incoming calls or messages which can be managed while still playing the game.
Dropbox, Inc. has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HelloSign which is an eSignature and document workflow platform with more than 80,000 customers. Under the terms of the agreement, Dropbox will acquire HelloSign for $230 million in cash. Continue reading “Dropbox acquires eSignature startup HelloSign for $230 million”
Apparently, a bug on the Apple’s FaceTime lets you call anyone with FaceTime, and immediately hear the audio coming from their phone even before the receiver on the other end has accepted or rejected the incoming call. However, Apple was quick to act on it and has taken Group FaceTime offline and will address the issue with a software update later this week. Continue reading “Apple acknowledges FaceTime bug that lets you hear audio of the other person before they pick up, fix coming in a week”
OnePlus has released fourth OxygenOS open beta update for the OnePlus 6T and beta 12 for the OnePlus 6 that brings several improvements, including new quick reply support in landscape mode so that you can reply to new messages when you receive a message from WhatsApp or other landscape apps. The update also improves Gaming mode, brings screenshot optimizations and adds OnePlus Laboratory to the OnePlus 6 which lets you enable new Smart Boost feature that improves app and game loading times by optimizing the RAM.
Samsung just launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones, the company’s latest smartphones in the new ‘M Series’ in India, as it had promised. The Galaxy M20 comes with a 6.3-inch FHD+ infinity-V display and is powered by the latest Exynos 7904 octa-core 14nm processor, while Galaxy M10 has a 6.2-inch HD+ infinity-V display and is powered by Exynos 7870 14nm octa-core processor. Both come with Widevine L1 certification for seamless streaming of HD content through popular apps. These run Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Samsung Experience version 9.5 UX.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update for WhatsApp Web, bringing the version up to 0.3.2041. The update brings new improvements and security fixes, but most importantly, the company has enabled Picture-in-Picture mode with support for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Streamable. Continue reading “WhatsApp for web gets Picture-in-Picture support for Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Streamable”
Reliance Jio has launched JioRail app for JioPhone and JioPhone 2 users on the JioStore. The app lets you book or cancel train tickets, view train ticket history and also check PNR status. The app has minimal options, unlike the Android version of the app, and requires you to login using 4G or sign-in using your Jio account for verification.
JAYS has launched m-Six Wireless earphones in India. It is designed and engineered for any motion activity, have built-in mic and controls and are fully sweatproof with secure fit. It has support for fast charging that offers 75% of the battery in 45 minutes and promises up to 5 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Continue reading “JAYS m-Six Wireless sweatproof In-ear Bluetooth 5.0 headphones launched in India for Rs. 7999”
GOQii has launched RunGPS which comes with an integrated GPS tracker to track walking, running, cycling and other activities. It also comes integrated with Marathon Coaching delivered by GOQii Play interactive video platform. Continue reading “GOQii RunGPS with integrated GPS, heart rate sensor launched”
Microsoft has launched Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 in India. The Surface Pro 6 is powered by Intel 8th Gen Quad Core processors, while other specifications are similar to the Surface Pro 5. The Surface Laptop 2 is powered by Intel 8th Gen Quad Core Processors, promises up to 14.5 hours of video playback and faster and quieter typing.
Realme has launched the C1 2019, the company’s latest budget smartphone in India, after teasing it last week. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch, 2.05mm ultra narrow bezel, and 88.8% screen-to-body ratio. The company says that the screen bezel is further narrowed by 16%, the phone to achieve this high screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by Snapdragon 450 with up to 2GB of RAM, runs ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo), has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front camera.
HMD Global has announced collaborations with three leading wireless providers in North America – Cricket Wireless and Verizon in the United States and Rogers Communications, Inc. in Canada. As a part of the collaborations, the company is releasing the Nokia 3.1 on Cricket’s 4G LTE network and Nokia 2 V on Verizon. Continue reading “Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 2 V launched in the US on Cricket and Verizon”
Microsoft has integrated To-Do with Cortana to help users save time and do more. Cortana helps by adding your reminders and tasks to your lists in Microsoft To-Do. With Cortana, you can use your voice on your PC or your phone. Continue reading “Microsoft Cortana integration with To-Do is now rolling out to everyone”
Google, following the trend it follows every year, has set the I/O conference at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California this year too. The event will kickstart on May 7th and go through until the 9th. At the conference, Google will introduce Android Q and updates to its products. Continue reading “Google I/O 2019 scheduled from May 7 to 9”
While the development of 5G is still underway, South Korean giant LG has taken early steps to secure core technologies for 6G mobile communication. The company teamed up with KAIST which is state science school. LG has opened a 6G research lab at the state-run Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) in the central city of Daejeon. Continue reading “LG, KAIST teamup for development of 6G mobile communication technology”
