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Microsoft Windows Defender Browser Protection released for Chrome

Google Chrome

Microsoft today has launched the Windows Defender antivirus scanner for Chrome. It is a Chrome extension that includes a list of malicious URLs that will be blocked in Chrome. If the malicious link matches one on the list, Windows Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click.

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Tambo TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 smartphones and 6 feature phones launched in India priced between Rs. 600 and Rs. 7000

Tambo, a new company has forayed into Indian market with 3 new smartphones – TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 and six feature phones – S2440, S2430, A2400, P1850, A1810 and A1800. Continue reading “Tambo TA 2, TA 3 and TA 4 smartphones and 6 feature phones launched in India priced between Rs. 600 and Rs. 7000”

Amazon ‘Internet’ lite browser for Android released

Amazon browser

Amazon has silently has launched lite Android web browser – Internet: fast, lite and private. The main aim of launching this lightweight browser is to offer a medium where access to mobile data and high-speed connectivity is limited if not poor. Continue reading “Amazon ‘Internet’ lite browser for Android released”

Xiaomi 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i get a price hike in India

Xiaomi launched the new 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i as ‘Made in India’ power banks back in November last year and the power banks were launched on Amazon.in and Flipkart last month. Today the company has increased the price of the power banks by Rs. 100, which are now available for Rs. 899 and Rs. 1599, respectively. Continue reading “Xiaomi 10000mAh and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i get a price hike in India”

Samsung 20-20 Carnival on Amazon India – Discounts on smartphones, No-cost EMI and exchange offers

Samsung today started its 4-day Samsung 20-20 Carnival on Amazon India. This offers up to Rs. 3000 discount on smartphones, No-cost EMI with select Credit/Debit cards and exchange offers. Samsung is the principal Sponsor of Mumbai Indians and 20 luck winners will stand a chance to win official Mumbai Indians will win official jersey everyday.
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OPPO A3 with 6.2-inch FHD+ display, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 gets certified, surfaces in benchmarks

OPPO A3, a variant of OPPO F7 recently got certified by TENAA and has also appeared on Geekbench listing. This has a similar 6.23-inch Full HD+19:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 with up to 6GB RAM, runs on ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) and has a 16-megapixel raer camera with LED flash, but this has an 8-megapixel front camera instead of 25-megapixel front camera on the F7.
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Airtel recognized by DoT for implementing innovative methods to boost mobile connectivity in deep rural pockets

Bharti Airtel has been recognized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) at the recent pan-India TERM cell conclave in Chilika (Odisha), for its significant efforts in stepping up network reach in deep rural pockets and taking its mobile services to unconnected villages. Continue reading “Airtel recognized by DoT for implementing innovative methods to boost mobile connectivity in deep rural pockets”

Huawei’s first 5G smartphone set to debut in Q3 2019, could be Mate 30

Huawei 5G phone

Huawei has kickstarted its global analyst summit 2018 edition in Shenzhen, and during the event, the company detailed its plans for the next year. With 5G set to take over the market in 2019, Huawei has announced that it will debut its first 5G phone in Q3 2019. Continue reading “Huawei’s first 5G smartphone set to debut in Q3 2019, could be Mate 30”

Casio Pro Trek outdoor Wear OS water-resistant smart watch with activity-tracker announced

Casio today has introduced the new Pro Trek smartwatch, it runs on the Wear OS by Google operating system. The smartwatch comes with water resistance up to 50 meters and has passed the Military Standard 810G Durability. Continue reading “Casio Pro Trek outdoor Wear OS water-resistant smart watch with activity-tracker announced”

Paytm app now shows live cricket scores starting with IPL 2018

Paytm app now offers live Cricket score updates on the homescreen starting with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018. It said that following the IPL , the live updates will continue for the action happening across all major domestic and international cricket tournaments. Continue reading “Paytm app now shows live cricket scores starting with IPL 2018”

Google Translate gets offline translation, instant camera translation in 7 Indian languages

Google_Translate

Google Translate gets a new update which brings some useful features if you are a constant traveler. It gets an offline translation, instant camera translation from English to 7 Indian languages, and more. Continue reading “Google Translate gets offline translation, instant camera translation in 7 Indian languages”

Apple said to launch News subscription service in 2019

Apple

Apple recently acquired Next Issue Media’s digital magazine service Texture, and today we are hearing reports that the company is planning to launch a News subscription service that will integrate the magazine app Texture into Apple News. Continue reading “Apple said to launch News subscription service in 2019”

Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS

Google is rolling out a fresh update to Android and iOS. The update to Android brings the Chrome version number 66 and includes features like restricting autoplay, rounded material design, adds ‘Home Duplex’ and several design tweaks. Continue reading “Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS”

Xiaomi Redmi S2 with dual rear cameras, Face unlock, Android 8.1 Oreo said to launch in India soon

Xiaomi Redmi 5_fonearena-4

Xiaomi recently launched its Redmi 5 series in India, and it now looks like the company is gearing up with yet another launch; the Redmi S2 that is said to be a new budget segment smartphone that will be launched in India and China. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi S2 with dual rear cameras, Face unlock, Android 8.1 Oreo said to launch in India soon”

US Govt bans ZTE from using American technology for 7 years

ZTE The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned the Chinese maker ZTE from using American technology for seven straight years for violating the terms of a sanctions settlement. The company was caught illegally shipping goods to Iran, the U.S said the officials. Continue reading “US Govt bans ZTE from using American technology for 7 years”