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Gmail has received new update and instead of adding features, Google is removing the ‘nudges’ feature on Gmail accounts for few users depending on past usage, account type. It is also eliminating the quick responses. Nudges for Gmail is rolled out earlier this year to remind users to send replies to message or follow up on messages to get a response. Continue reading “Gmail V8.8 removes follow-up reminders and quick replies, hints at snooze until ‘Someday’”
Facebook said that it’s testing out a new feature “things in common,” that would allow non-friends to connect. This feature would be present in the comment section and shows the things that are in common like if you live in the same city as someone or went to the same college. Facebook will highlight things you have in common with non-friends who have left comments. Continue reading “Facebook testing ‘things in common’ label to try to connect non-friends”
Instagram said to be testing a new feature where it is planning to group student users by the college community. This move of Instagram brings the photo-sharing platform a step closer to the flagship Facebook app. Instagram is prompting users to join a college community and “connect with other students.
Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing a new feature to allow students to join new groups organized by school”
After TENAA certification and teasers, Huawei’s Honor brand has officially confirmed that it will introduce the Honor 8X and 8X Max smartphone in China on September 5th. TENAA certifications revealed a large 7.12-inch LCD screen with a notch, so this could be the 8X Max. It will be powered by an Octa-Core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz (Could be Snapdragon 636) with 4GB RAM. It has a 16-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shots.
Huawei’s sub-brand Honor announced discounts and offers on Honor’s smartphones as a part of ‘The Great Honor Sale’ exclusively on Flipkart next week. he three-day sale will offer 1-hour flash sale on the recently launched Honor 9N as well as discounts on Honor 9 Lite and Honor 10. Continue reading “The Great Honor Sale on Flipkart from August 27 to 29 – Rs. 5000 off on Honor 10, offers on Honor 9 Lite, Honor 9i and more”
ASUS launched its flagship Zenfone 5Z smartphone in India last month. The company pushed an update earlier this month that brought several new features including option to save images in RAW format, shoot Panorama pictures, turn EIS on or off, several camera improvements, WiFi stability improvements and bug fixes. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 5Z update adds Lift to Face unlock, EIS/OIS auto switch, improved gestures and more”
After the A3s that was launched in India recently in two version, OPPO has launched the A5 smartphone in that was introduced in China last month. It has similar specifications as the A3s, including a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display with a notch and 87.8% screen-to-body ratio, Snapdragon 450, ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo), 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for portrait shot and 8-megapixel front camera with AI beautify features that intelligently recognizes 296 facial features, but this has 4GB of RAM.
Shenzhen-based HOMTOM has forayed into the Indian market with H1, H3 and H5 series of smartphones with 18:9 aspect ratio display, feature dual rear cameras, run Android 8.1 (Oreo), comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back as well as face unlock. The company said that it has a global presence, across varied geographies like South Asia, Middle East, Russia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America and has opened office in Noida, India. It aims to manufacture in India in order to endorse ‘Make in India’. Continue reading “HOMTOM forays in India, launches H1, H3 and H5 with 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android 8.1 starting at Rs. 7490”
Lenovo has introduced five new tablets – Tab E7, Tab E8, Tab E10, Tab M10 and Tab P10, including a Android Oreo (Go Edition) tablet. The entry-level Lenovo Tab E7 runs Android Oreo Go Edition, has a 7-inch screen, 10.33mm thin frame and promises up to 5 hours of video watching. Tab E8 has an 8-inch HD display, supports by Dolby Atmos, has a slim and light profile at 8.9mm thin and weighing 320g, while offering up to 10 hours of local video playback.
Continue reading “Lenovo Tab E7, Tab E8, Tab E10, Tab M10 and Tab P10 Android tablets announced”
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today has announced its plans and measures to mandate facial recognition by taking on-the-spot live pictures for every authentication that requires Aadhaar. The facial recognition will join as an additional authentication method which currently relies on fingerprints or iris (eye) scans. Continue reading “UIDAI mandates new facial recognition for all Aadhaar authentications”
eNovus enterprises, makers of the easyfone has launched easyfone Star, which they claim is India’s first phone that has been specially designed for kids to help them be safer and connected. The phone comes with a host of safety features like call restricting to only pre-configured numbers so that the child can only talk to known people. Continue reading “Easyfone STAR first kid’s phone launched in India for Rs. 3490”
Realme already announced that the Realme 2 smartphone will be launched on August 28th. Today Flipkart has confirmed that it will be available exclusively with them and also said that it will be one of the first companies to offer a notch screen under Rs. 10,000. Continue reading “Realme 2 launching in India exclusively on Flipkart on August 28, to be priced below Rs. 10000”
Sound One today has launched Boom Wireless Portable Bluetooth speaker in India. It offers incredible stereo sound with deep bass delivered with exceptional clarity and zero distortion by high-sensitivity drivers. The company claims that it can offer 6 hours of Continuous Music and supports hands-Free Calling. Continue reading “Sound One Boom water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker launched for Rs. 2990”
Australian Government has banned Chinese telecoms firm Huawei Technologies from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network as it is citing the risk of foreign interference and hacking. However, Beijing dismissed saying it as an“excuse” to tilt the playing field against a Chinese firm. Continue reading “Australian Govt bans Huawei and ZTE from supplying technology for 5G mobile network”
Google today announced that it has partnered with science education company Labster to create more than 30 virtual labs on the Daydream platform. This will allow students to do their lab work in VR without having to walk, drive, or fly to a campus.
Continue reading “Google, Labster open Daydream VR Labs for STEM students”
