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Many users have reported about the random reboots of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL and had to wait for Google to identify the root cause of the issue before it pushes out an update. The company has finally identified a fix for the issue, though specifics weren’t discussed. Continue reading “Google identifies fix for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL random reboots, to roll in coming weeks”
Samsung just launched the Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker with a new watch-style clasp and the Gear Sport smartwatch in India. Both these were introduced at the IFA 2017. The Gear Fit2 Pro has a 1.5-inch Curved Super AMOLED screen and built-in GPS and runs Tizen OS, similar to the predecessor The Gear Sport has a 1.2-inch Circular Super AMOLED Always On display and comes with GPS, Heart rate sensor and NFC for Samsung Pay. It has easily changeable standard 20mm straps.
Google is rolling out an update to the Google App with version number V7.17 that brings redesigned assistant settings, Chrome sync, upcoming Google Lens functionality and much more. Continue reading “Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references”
Samsung announced back in April that its second generation 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology, 10LPP (Low Power Plus), has been qualified and is ready for production. Today the Korean giant has announced that its Foundry Business has started mass production of these SoCs based on second-gen 10nm process tech, 10LPP .
A team of researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed a ‘graphene’ ball battery material that enables up to 45% increase in capacity, and five times faster-charging speeds than standard lithium-ion batteries. This breakthrough ensures next-generation secondary battery market related to mobile devices and electric vehicles. Continue reading “Samsung develops ‘Graphene Ball’ battery material with 5x faster charging speed”
Instagram has rolled out yet another update that lets you edit and customize your friend’s photos in direct with doodles and text. The company is calling this feature as ‘Remix’ where you can vandalize your friends’ photos and send them back for fun conversations. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you ‘Remix’ photos from friends in Direct with doodles and text”
TRAI in new regulations on Tuesday has backed Net Neutrality and said that operators shouldn’t show any discrimination in traffic while providing internet access by either blocking or throttling apps, websites, and services or by offering ‘fast lanes’ to others. Continue reading “TRAI backs Net Neutrality, bars operators from discriminatory pricing of services”
When everyone is waiting for the Redmi Note 5, Xiaomi just sent out invites for the announcement of Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus smartphones at an event in China on December 7th. The company has also teased the smartphone in several images that confirm its design. New smartphones with model numbers MDT1 and MDE1 have been certified by TENAA today with 18:9 displays, so this will likely be the Redmi 5.
Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus with 18:9 display to be announced on December 7”
Mac OS users have found a serious software flaw on the High Sierra that lets anyone log in to the Mac without needing a password and can gain full admin access. The bug was first discovered by developer Lemi Ergin which allows anyone log into an admin account using the username “root” with no password. Continue reading “Apple acknowledges macOS login flaw that lets anyone login without a password, will fix with an update”
WhatsApp for iOS is getting another update that brings two of the most noted features. It brings a more convenient way to record really long voice messages, and YouTube Picture-in-Picture mode to watching a video without leaving WhatsApp. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS update brings YouTube PiP, more convenient way to record long voice messages”
OnePlus introduced its flagship OnePlus 5T smartphone in Midnight Black variant. Today at its launch event in China the company has introduced a new Lava Red commemorative edition of the smartphone.This has black bezel on the front and comes with bright red finish on the back and the sides of the phone.
Reliance Communications (RCOM) recently announced that it has entered into Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Veecon Media and Television Limited, for sale of its subsidiary Reliance BIG TV Limited (RBTV). Today it has announced that it has entered into a binding Share Purchase Agreement with Pantel Technologies Pvt Ltd and Veecon Media & Television Limited for sale of Reliance BIG TV Limited (RBTV), engaged in the business of Direct-to-Home (DTH) services across India. Continue reading “RCOM to sell DTH business BIG TV to Pantel Technologies, Veecon Media”
Centric today launched A1, the company’s latest smartphone in India. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass screen, is powered by Snapdragon 430, runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and an 8-megapixel font-facing camera that also has LED flash.
Continue reading “Centric A1 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 10999”
After claiming to have bypassed the Apple iPhone X Face ID with a $150 mask, security firm Bkav is back again with a second 3D-printed mask that has bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard. Continue reading “Security firm claims to have bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard with 3D mask model”
Belkin today has launched Trueclear Pro Advanced Screen Care (TCP) for Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus along with Tempered Glass for iPhone X in India. This is a patented system for Belkin which has won Innovation award at CES 2014. Continue reading “Belkin launches Trueclear Pro advanced screen protector for Apple devices in India”
