most important news
Qualcomm today has introduced the Snapdragon XR1 Platform, it is the world’s first dedicated SoC for Extended Reality (XR) platform. The XR1 platform is also specially optimized for Augmented Reality (AR) experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities offering better interactivity, power consumption, and thermal efficiency. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 dedicated chipset with 4K video support for AR and VR announced”
Xiaomi is all set to introduce its flagship Mi 8 smartphone, MIUI 10 and Mi Band 3 tomorrow at an event in China. We had already seen some images of the Mi 8, its retail box, and the company has already confirmed that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC. Now the press shots of the Mi 8 and the Mi 8 SE (Special Edition) has surfaced that shows a notch on both the phones. The Mi 8 SE is rumored to come with a slightly smaller display and powered by the latest Snapdragon 710 SoC. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi Band 3 surface, Mi 8 could launch in 8 countries including India”
Last year, the Cupertino giant Apple announced the availability of ARKit to the public with the roll-out of iOS 11. In fact, the ARKit is available for anyone with an iPhone 6S or later, the iPad Pro, and the latest 9.7-inch iPad. With the help of ARKit, the iOS developers integrate the high-end augmented reality experiences either in existing apps or introduce a new app specifically for this platform. Right now let’s take a look at 5 interesting AR apps available right now for download. Continue reading “5 interesting AR apps on the App Store Made in India”
Apple is rolling out iOS 11.4 update for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch. This update brings AirPlay 2 stereo pairs and multi-room audio bringing more immersive listening experience through HomePod smart speaker. Using AirPlay 2 lets you connect to the multi-room wireless audio system to play music in any room from any room, move music from one room to another or play the same song everywhere using an iOS device, Apple TV, and HomePod. Continue reading “Apple releases iOS 11.4 update with AirPlay 2 stereo pairs, multi-room audio, messages in iCloud”
HMD Global, along with the new Nokia 5.1 and Nokia 3.1, also introduced the new Nokia 2.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 2, which is now a Android (Go edition) smartphone. It has a 5.5-inch HD screen, is powered by Snapdragon 425 with 1GB of RAM, has an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel camera on the front.
HMD Global just announced Nokia 3.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 3 along with the new Nokia 5.1 at an event in Russia. Similar to the other Nokia phones, it is an Android One smartphone. It packs a 5.2-inch HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio, is powered by MediaTek MT6750 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), which is upgradable to Android P in future. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. Continue reading “Nokia 3.1 Android One smartphone with 5.2-inch HD+ 18:9 display, Android Oreo announced”
HMD Global just announced its 2018 refresh of its budget lineup, that includes Nokia 5.1, successor of last year’s Nokia 5. Similar to the other Nokia phones, it is an Android One smartphone. It packs a 5.5-inch Full HD+ 2.5D curved glass display with 18:9 aspect ratio, is powered by unannounced 2.0 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P18 SoC with up to 3GB RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), which is upgradable to Android P in future. It has a 16-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. Continue reading “Nokia 5.1 Android One smartphone with 5.5-inch FHD+ display, 16MP rear camera, metal body announced”
OnePlus has released new beta updates (Beta 11 for the OnePlus 5 and Open Beta 9 for OnePlus 5T) for the OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones that brings several new features including option to disable peek notifications for DND and reading mode, advanced battery optimization in standby, new features for OnePlus Switch app and ability for File manager to manage Parallel Apps files. Continue reading “OnePlus 5 and 5T OxygenOS beta update brings new features, improves battery on standby”
Netgear today has launched the Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router in India. The router was initially announced at the CES 2018 back in January. According to the company, it leverages the software optimize network connections by stabilizing the ping, reducing lag spikes and keeps users always on. Continue reading “Netgear Nighthawk Pro XR500 gaming WiFi router launched in India”
Korean game developer PUBG Corporation, which is also a subsidiary of Bluehole has announced that it is suing US-based Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’ over copyright infringement in Korea. It also asked the court to determine whether Fortnite copied from the former’s “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.” It filed an injunction with the Seoul Central District Court against Epic Games Korea. Continue reading “PUBG developer sues Epic Games’ Fortnite over copyright infringement in Korea”
Earlier this month Idea Cellular started commercial roll out of VoLTE services across six circles – Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, and, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, after rolling it out to its employees in the first phase. Today it has expanded VoLTE services to 9 more circles – Mumbai, Karnataka, Punjab, Haryana, West Bengal, UP East, UP West, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. Continue reading “Idea expands VoLTE services to 9 more circles, offers 30GB free data”
Amazon India today announced that it is expanding its ultra-fast delivery on Amazon Now app and re-branding it to Prime Now. With Prime Now, Amazon is offering exclusive Express 2-hour delivery to Prime members anytime between 6 am to midnight. Including the express delivery, same-day and next-day delivery will remain available for all customers, in convenient 2-hour slots from 6 am to 12 midnight. Continue reading “Amazon Now rebranded to Prime Now in India; Express 2-hour delivery available for Prime members”
Alcatel today launched 3V, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in India. It was introduced at the MWC 2018 earlier this year and packs a 6-inch FHD+ display, is powered by quad-core MediaTek MT8735A SoC with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 8.0 (Oreo), has a 12-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel secondary rear camera to capture depth information for portrait shots, and a 5-megapixel camera on the front with LED flash and face unlock. Continue reading “Alcatel 3V with 6-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, Android Oreo launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Xiaomi recently scheduled an event on June 7th in India to launch a new Redmi smartphone. The Redmi S2 that was recently introduced in China was expected to be launched as Redmi Y2, as the successor of last year’s Redmi Y1, now the benchmarks of the smartphone has surfaced that confirms that it will be called the Redmi Y2.
Huawei’s Honor brand launched the Honor 7A budget smartphone in India last week, and the phone went on sale in the country today, exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 8999. The company has announced that it was sold out in under 120 seconds or 2 minutes on Flipkart, making it one of the bestsellers on Flipkart in the affordable segment. The next sale for the smartphone is scheduled next Tuesday, 5th June 2018.
