Facebook Messenger to get message recall feature

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WhatsApp got the message recall feature last year, now the Facebook is gearing up to bring the new feature. In the release rotes of its iOS app version 191.0, the company has mentioned it is planning to introduce color gradients, and a re-skinned interface in the next few weeks.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A go on open sale in India

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in India back in September. Now the company has announced that the phones are available via open sale in the country. Even thoug the Redmi 6A 2GB RAM with 32GB storage version is now available for Rs. 6999 from Amazon.in in an open sale. However, the 16GB version will be available on Amazon.in for Rs. 5999 November 14th.

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New Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone with Snapdragon 845, 10GB RAM, liquid + air cooling open for crowdfunding

As promised, ZTE’s Nubia brand has opend crowdfunding for its upcoming second-generation Red Magic Gaming phone via jd.com in China. This will be powered by Snapdragon 845 with 10GB of RAM, 256GB storage and comes with both liquid cooling and air cooling to reduce the temperature by up to 13.2 degrees and increases the CPU performance by up to 70%. It runs  Android 9.0 (Pie) with Red Magic OS on top. Continue reading “New Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone with Snapdragon 845, 10GB RAM, liquid + air cooling open for crowdfunding”

LG G7 Fit with 6.1-inch QHD+ display, Water-resistant body, military-level durability to roll out starting this month

LG introduced its G7 Fit mid-range smartphone at the IFA back in August. Today the company has announced that the phone will roll out starting this month It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision LCD Super Bright display, is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, meets MIL-STD 810G requirements, has Hi-Fi Quad DAC, is powered by Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, 8-megapixel front camera and a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.

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OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor announced

OPPO has announced RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo smartphones for Europe, at an event in Italy. Both the smartphone feature a 6.4-inch Full HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display with a notch, 91.5% screen-to-body ratio, an in-display fingerprint sensor that can unlock the phone in 0.41 seconds, run ColorOS 5.2 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) and has a 25-megapixel AI front camera, similar to the R17 Pro. The  RX17 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC with up to 8GB RAM, while the RX17 Neo is powered by Snapdragon 660 with 4GB of RAM. Continue reading “OPPO RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo with 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor announced”

Barnes & Noble releases new NOOK 10.1 reading tablet

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Barnes & Noble has announced a new NOOK tablet, the NOOK 10.1 it acts as a 2 in 1 tablet capabilities for browsing, taking pictures, or sending emails. It features a front and rear camera, headphone jack, Bluetooth capability, and pogo pins to easily connect to a NOOK keyboard or a NOOK charging dock. Continue reading “Barnes & Noble releases new NOOK 10.1 reading tablet”

Google Pixel 3 memory management issue said to kill background apps [Update: Fix to roll out soon]

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Update: Google has confirmed it will roll out an update to fix Pixel 3’s memory management issues as well as a bug with the Pixel Stand that broke ambient display notifications. It just said it will be available in the coming weeks without giving any time frame.

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November 2018 Android security now available for Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone

Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Pixel devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The update for this month includes November security updates. Apart from Google, Essential also rolled out the November security patch update.  Continue reading “November 2018 Android security now available for Pixel, Nexus devices and Essential Phone”

Apple WatchOS 5.1.1 with group FaceTime, 70 new emojis and more released

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Following the reports of Watch Series 4 getting bricked, Apple halted the WatchOS 5.1 update which was rolled out on October 31st. However, the company has now resumed the update with a fix that caused the Watch Series 4 non-functional.  Continue reading “Apple WatchOS 5.1.1 with group FaceTime, 70 new emojis and more released”

Google Chrome 71 to block websites with abusive ads

Google with Chrome 71 is fighting ads. It will block every ad on a site persistently shows them. These type of ads includes automatically redirecting you, or attempt to steal personal information. This comes as an addition to the previous Chrome 68 version where Google prevent sites from opening new tabs or windows. Continue reading “Google Chrome 71 to block websites with abusive ads”

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple color variant announced officially

After leaks, OnePlus has officially introduced the new Thunder Purple color variant in China that joins the Midnight Black and Mirror Black variants. It has a Gradiant finish on the back and a has five different layers of frosted glass have been carefully applied to the device to create the elegance look and feel. Similar to the Midnight Black, this has a jagged texture etched onto the film to produce a subtle S-shaped line when the phone is reflected in light.

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Stuffcool 10000mAh Type-C power bank with two-way Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging launched for Rs. 2999

Stuffcool Power Bank

After the 20000mAh Power Bank with two-way Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging,  Stuffcool has launched new 10000mAh power bank with Type-C Output that offers two full-sized Quick Charge 3.0 Type-A USB ports, one Type-C port with fast charging and 18W USB-PD which can be used for both input and output, and one Micro-USB port, which can only be used for charging the power bank itself. Continue reading “Stuffcool 10000mAh Type-C power bank with two-way Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging launched for Rs. 2999”

Motorola Qi wireless charging pad gets certified by the WPC

Motorola Wireless Charging Pad

Motorola is said to be working on a new Qi wireless charging pad, as it has been certified by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). Since there is no Motorola phone that supports wireless charging at the moment, it means that the company might be launching the wireless charging pad as a bundle with a smartphone that includes the support.  Continue reading “Motorola Qi wireless charging pad gets certified by the WPC”

LG, E-mart introduce CLOi CartBot smart shopping cart robot

LG CLOi SuitBot

LG Electronics has inked an agreement with E-mart Inc., a retail giant in South Korea, to develop a new type of service robot that can assist shoppers at supermarkets. Under the agreement, the two companies will develop a smart-cart robot that can automatically identify obstacles and follow shoppers as they walk through aisles. Continue reading “LG, E-mart introduce CLOi CartBot smart shopping cart robot”

Yongnuo YN450 is an Android-powered mirror-less camera with 16MP sensor, 5-inch display, support for Canon EF lenses

Yongnuo YN450

Yongnuo; a Chinese brand has introduced the YN450; an Android-powered mirrorless camera that supports Canon EF lenses. It features a 16-megapixel sensor and sports a 5-inch incell FullHD Multi-Touch display and runs on Android 7.1 Nougat.

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