Google Chrome Emoji shortcut starts rolling out for Mac, Windows and Chrome OS

Chrome Emoji

Emoji are a way of expressing and are commonly used in conversation made on a smartphone or tablet. But now Google Chrome is working on making it easier to use emoji on desktops. All major operating systems now have an easy to bring up a special emoji/symbols picker which is usually hidden behind a key combination. Continue reading “Google Chrome Emoji shortcut starts rolling out for Mac, Windows and Chrome OS”

Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking

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Google Pixel first-generation was launched with Android 7.1 Nougat, Pixel 2nd generation came with Android 8.0 Oreo, and now the Pixel 3 series will obviously run on Android P whose first developer preview was released recently. Although we don’t have the Pixel 3 at our disposal just yet, fortunately, we have our first traces of the device showing up in AOSP.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 references surface in AOSP, hints at improved networking”

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery for Android and iOS releasing on April 25

Jam City, a Los Angeles based mobile games studio, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will release Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, a free-to-play RPG game (with in-app purchases) for Android and iOS devices on April 25th. In this game you embark on your own adventure by creating own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student, set in the wizarding world, years before Harry Potter received his Hogwarts letter.

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Vodafone launches VoLTE services in UP East

After Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, GujaratMaharashtra and Goa and Rajasthan,Haryana,  Uttar Pradesh (UP) west, and Karnataka, Vodafone has launched its VoLTE (Voice Over LTE) services in Uttar Pradesh (UP) East in India. It is currently available in  cities of Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Allahabad and Faizabad, and, around 26,000 towns and villages in the UP East circle. Continue reading “Vodafone launches VoLTE services in UP East”

American Express launches Amex Pay mobile payment solution in India

American Express has introduced the ‘AMEX Pay’ mobile payment solution in India that allows eligible Cardholders to make contactless or QR code-based payments to merchants using the mobile app. The AMEX IN mobile app is available for Android and iOS.  Continue reading “American Express launches Amex Pay mobile payment solution in India”

RBI orders banks to stop services to those dealing in crypto currencies

At its first Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Press Conference for the financial year  2018-2019, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked banks to stop having business relationship with the entities dealing with virtual currencies with immediate effect. Regulated entities which already provide such services are also ordered to end relationship within a period of three months. Some of the banks have already banned buying cryptocurrencies using credit and debit cards. Continue reading “RBI orders banks to stop services to those dealing in crypto currencies”

Microsoft to invest $5 billion in IoT over the next four years

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Microsoft today announced that it will invest over $5 billion in the Internet of Things (IoT) over the next four-years. The main goal of the company is to offer customers a connected solution and the ability to transform their businesses, and the world at large.  Continue reading “Microsoft to invest $5 billion in IoT over the next four years”

WhatsApp beta for Android brings locked audio recordings

WhatsApp Lock recording

WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta update for Android bringing the much-talked locked audio recordings feature. The latest beta update brings the app version to 2.18.102. For locked audio recordings feature, you will have to tap the “mic” icon in the chat and, after 0.5 seconds, WhatsApp will show the lock microphone button.  Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android brings locked audio recordings”

Airtel to offer free streaming of IPL matches on Airtel TV app

Airtel today announced that its customers can enjoy unlimited streaming of all live matches of IPL 2018 with the new version of Airtel TV app via Hotstar. Already already said that all content on Airtel TV app is completely free for Airtel Postpaid and Prepaid customers until June 2018. Continue reading “Airtel to offer free streaming of IPL matches on Airtel TV app”

Xiaomi to host Supplier Investment Summit in India from April 9 to 11

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Xiaomi today announced that it would be organising a Supplier Investment Summit in India from April 9th to April 11. The summit will be hosted with up to 50+ Xiaomi component suppliers from around the world who will visit different states learning about the opportunities in India. Continue reading “Xiaomi to host Supplier Investment Summit in India from April 9 to 11”

Motorola schedules an event on April 19 in Brazil, Moto G6, G6 Play and G6 Plus expected

After several leaks, Motorola has finally sent out invites for an event on April 19th in Sao Paulo, Brazil where the company is expected to introduce its latest Moto G6 series smartphones – Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus. All the phones are expected to feature 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor and the Moto G6 and G6 Plus have dual rear cameras. Continue reading “Motorola schedules an event on April 19 in Brazil, Moto G6, G6 Play and G6 Plus expected”

Dell Alienware 15 and 17 laptops with Intel Core i9 processor, G-series affordable gaming laptops announced

Dell Alienware 15 and 17

Dell and Alienware jointly have introduced the 15 and 17 gaming laptops and they are powered up to Intel Core i9 processor with up to 6-cores, with overclocking up to 5.0GHZ for the first time ever on Alienware laptops. On the other hand, Dell also launched the G-series affordable gaming laptops which includes G3 15, 17 and Dell G5 15, G7 15. Continue reading “Dell Alienware 15 and 17 laptops with Intel Core i9 processor, G-series affordable gaming laptops announced”

Facebook updates its terms of service and data policy to make it easier to understand

Facebook

Facebook today is updating its terms and Data Policy to make it clear for users about the service. Facebook is updating its data policy to let users know about the data it collects, and it uses the same on its platforms like Instagram, Messenger, and other products. Continue reading “Facebook updates its terms of service and data policy to make it easier to understand”

Xiaomi launches Mi Crowdfunding in India

Xiaomi today launched Mi Crowdfunding, where users can support, buy and also help Xiaomi decide which products can be launched in India. When 100% support is achieved within a stipulated timeline, a project will be considered successful for a specific product. It will be shipped to backers and will also be launched for others. Continue reading “Xiaomi launches Mi Crowdfunding in India”

Reliance Jio launches Jio Cricket Season Pack, Jio Cricket Play Along game and Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Live Show for IPL 2018

Reliance Jio today launched new offerings –  Jio Cricket Play Along game that lets you win prizes, Jio Cricket Season Pack that offers live streaming of IPL matches on the app and Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Live comedy Cricket show for the IPL season starting this week. All these will be available on My Jio app that will also be available for non-Jio subscribers. Continue reading “Reliance Jio launches Jio Cricket Season Pack, Jio Cricket Play Along game and Jio Dhan Dhana Dhan Live Show for IPL 2018”