Apple rolls out iOS 12.1.3 with Bug Fixes for HomePod, iPad Pro, CarPlay, Messages and more

Apple has started rolling out minor iOS 12.1.3 update for iPhone and iPad after beta testing for a few weeks. This includes several bug fixes affecting iPad Pro, HomePod, CarPlay, and more. It also finally fixes the issue that could cause  restarts or that could cause Siri to stop listening. It also fixes Audio performance issue when using some third-party apps is improved on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch models.

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Xiaomi rolls out final MIUI 10.2 update for Redmi Note 3

Redmi 1S, Redmi Note/Prime, Redmi 2/Prime were the devices which redefined their respective price segments back in 2014-15 and helped Xiaomi becoming an established player in India but it was Redmi Note 3 that paved the way towards making company India’s No. 1 smartphone brand. The device is almost three years old now and so, Back in December, Xiaomi announced that MIUI 10.2 will be the last update for the devices including Redmi Note 3 and Mi 5. Last year, it dropped software support for some devices including Redmi 1S, Redmi Note 4GRedmi 2, Redmi 2 Prime, Mi 4i that were launched in 2015 or before. Continue reading “Xiaomi rolls out final MIUI 10.2 update for Redmi Note 3”

Apple 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models with touchbar report display issues due to fragile flex cables

Apple MacBook Flexgate

According to several reports, users with 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models, particularly those with the Touch Bar are facing backlight issues. This results in a so-called “stage light effect” along the bottom of the display.  Continue reading “Apple 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models with touchbar report display issues due to fragile flex cables”

Google Chrome Manifest V3 API change might kill some ad-blocking extensions

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Future Chrome update just might kill ad-blocker extensions. In October 2017, Google laid out plans to make extensions safer to use, however, these changes will reflect APIs and these might prevent most content blockers from working. Continue reading “Google Chrome Manifest V3 API change might kill some ad-blocking extensions”

Fortnite for HONOR View20 60fps version and Honor Guard Fortnite outfit announced

Fortnite for Android comes to HONOR View20 and is also one of the few phones to support 60 FPS mode. Fortnite for Android didn’t have a traditional Play Store release, instead, it is available only to compatible phones through its website. It was first released for Samsung smartphones starting from August last year and expanded to other devices later. Continue reading “Fortnite for HONOR View20 60fps version and Honor Guard Fortnite outfit announced”

Google to upgrade classic Hangout users to Hangouts Chat and Meet from October 2019

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As mentioned in December 2017, Google starting from April 16, 2019, will transition classic Hangouts users on G Suite domains to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. Between April and September 2019, Google says that features from classic Hangouts will come to Chat. Continue reading “Google to upgrade classic Hangout users to Hangouts Chat and Meet from October 2019”

Xiaomi shows off dual-side foldable smartphone in official video

After a leak earlier this month, Xiaomi has officially teased its foldable smartphone in a video. Xiaomi co-founder and President Lin Bin said that the phone has been developed after several technical problems inflexible folding screen technology,  four-wheel drive folding shaft technology, flexible cover technology, and adapting MIUI to the foldable screen.
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Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe M.2 SSD with up to 2TB storage announced, starts at Rs. 6479

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Samsung 970 EVO Plus; the company’s newest entry to the (NVMe) SSD portfolio. It comes with up to 2TB storage capacity. Samsung says that the 970 Evo Plus has achieved significant performance improvements – up to 57% faster write speed. Continue reading “Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe M.2 SSD with up to 2TB storage announced, starts at Rs. 6479”

Twitter’s new web interface brings emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts and more

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Twitter for the web is getting a new interface that brings several key features including a newly designed emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts, upgraded trends, advanced search, and more.  Continue reading “Twitter’s new web interface brings emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts and more”

HMD Global releases Android Pie update roadmap for Nokia 5, 3.1 Plus, Nokia 6 and more

HMD Global started rolling out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for its smartphones beginning from Nokia 7 Plus back in September last year. It finished rolling out the update to Nokia 6.1, 6.1 Plus, 7.1, 5.1 Plus, Nokia 8 Sirocco and most recently, the Nokia 8. Today Juho Sarvikas, chief product officer at HMD Global has confirmed Android Pie update for older Nokia smartphones will begin this January. Continue reading “HMD Global releases Android Pie update roadmap for Nokia 5, 3.1 Plus, Nokia 6 and more”

HONOR View20 with 6.4-inch All-View Display, 48MP + 3D TOF dual rear cameras price revealed, global roll out begins January 23

Huawei’s HONOR brand just announced the HONOR View20 smartphone for global markets at an event in Paris, as it had promised. It was introduced as V20 in China last month 6.4-inch Full HD+ All-View Display with 91.82% screen-to-body ratio, 25-megapixel front camera with just 4.5mm cut out, is powered by Kirin 980 SoC with GPU Turbo 2.0,  liquid cooling, up to 8GB of RAM, 48-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX586 1/2-type (8.0 mm diagonal) sensor, uses 4-in-1 light fusion that outputs better low-light images at 12MP resolution. Continue reading “HONOR View20 with 6.4-inch All-View Display, 48MP + 3D TOF dual rear cameras price revealed, global roll out begins January 23”

Motorola schedules an event on February 7 in Brazil, Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power expected

After rumors, Motorola has finally scheduled an event in Brazil on February 7th where the company is expected to launch the Moto G7 series smartphones — G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power. The invite asks “what matters most to you?” along with a portrait image taken in the evening. Continue reading “Motorola schedules an event on February 7 in Brazil, Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power expected”

Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Airtel today announced that it has deployed 900 Mhz (LTE 900) spectrum band in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to significantly enhance the network experience for smartphone customers. In addition to high speed data capacity and wider availability, 900 Mhz spectrum will offer improved 4G availability inside buildings – homes, offices and malls. Continue reading “Airtel deploys LTE 900 technology to enhance indoor network coverage in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana”

Xiaomi launches Mi Focus Cube and Mi Rollerball Pen Refill in India

Xiaomi has launched Mi Focus Cube, a new lifestyle product when is designed to relieve stress and anxiety. It has also finally started selling Refill for its Mi Rollerball Pen that was launched in India back in June last year.

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BenQ CinePrime W5700 and W2700 DLP 4K projectors launched in India

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BenQ has launched the CinePrime W5700 and W2700 DLP projectors. These are the world’s first 4K home theater DLP projectors featuring DCI-P3 color. These come with projector-optimized HDR-PRO support and individual factory color calibration. Continue reading “BenQ CinePrime W5700 and W2700 DLP 4K projectors launched in India”