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Back in October Google announced that the Pixel 2 and 2 XL feature a custom chip; the Visual Core custom image processing chip. However, it was not enabled by default and Google said that it would be enabled once the Oreo 8.1 rolls out, and the day is finally here as the company today announced that it is turning on the visual core to accelerate HDR+ images 5x faster. Continue reading “Google turns on Pixel 2 Visual Core custom image processing chip, to roll out new AR Stickers”
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Huami introduced its Amazfit BIP smartwatch in China back in August last year. Now the company has launched the smartwatch in the U.S. It has a 1.28-inch always-on color touch display and promises over 30 days of battery life with normal use or up to 45 days with minimal notifications on a single charge. It has GPS, barometer, heart rate sensor and 3-axis accelerometer for activity, sports and sleep tracking. Continue reading “Xiaomi Amazfit BIP smartwatch with 45 days battery life, GPS, multi-sport tracking goes global, priced at $99”
[Update: Now the Coral Blue color variant of the Galaxy S9+ has surfaced]
Microsoft introduced the Windows 10 S back in September aimed at computing with Chromebooks and education customers restricting them to running Microsoft Store apps. However, the company is now said to be ditching the S OS for a new “S Mode” for Windows 10 Home, Enterprise, and Pro according to Neowin. Continue reading “Microsoft said to ditch Windows 10 S over ‘S Mode’ for Windows 10 Home, Enterprise and Pro”
ACT Fibernet already offers ‘ACT Entertainment’ Broadband Plans in Bengaluru and Hyderabad that offers Hooq TV, YUPP TV and FastFilmz with the pack along with the broadband connection at no additional cost. Last week it updated its Android app that brings support for over 140 Live TV channels at free of cost for all its users, powered by YuppTV. Continue reading “ACT Fibernet app for Android gets over 140 Live TV channels for free powered by YuppTV”
[Update: Stable MIUI 9.2 ROM for both the Redmi 1S and Redmi Note 4G are now available for download, you can get them and flash manually, if you don’t have the update yet.] Continue reading “Xiaomi rolls out final MIUI 9.2 update for Redmi 1S and Redmi Note [Update: Stable update with download links]”
Rumors about the 2018 iPhone models keep growing head of the official announcement later this year, thanks to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Back in November last year he said that the 2018 iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO technology. He has also said that 70%-80% of the modem chips for 2018 iPhone models will come from Intel and the remaining will use Qualcomm modems. Continue reading “2018 iPhones to use Intel modems exclusively, ditching Qualcomm: KGI”
Facebook celebrated February 4th as Friends Day and it has introduced a way to show gratitude to your friends and family with a personalized Friends Awards and videos. You will now see a message from Facebook at the top of News Feed along with a small video. Continue reading “Facebook introduces Friends Day personalized Awards, Camera filters and more”
Zebronics has launched the Neptune wireless headphones with rhythmic LED lights, and it comes with advanced high-end chipset boasting sound for a better listening experience. The rhythmic LED lights will showcase your tunes and the graphics groves the beats. Continue reading “Zebronics Neptune wireless headphones with rhythmic LED lights launched for Rs. 6999”
Sony Mobile has launched Xperia L2, the company’s latest smartphone in the ‘L series’ in India. It was introduced at the CES 2018 last month and packs a 5.5-inch display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, is powered by quad-core MediaTek SoC and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 8-megapixel front camera with 120-degree super wide-angle lens. Continue reading “Sony Xperia L2 with 5.5-inch display, 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor launched in India for Rs. 19990”
Intex launched the ELYT Dual smartphone with dual selfie cameras in Champagne and Black colors recently. Today it has launched a new Limited Edition Royal Red version of the smartphone ahead of Valentine’s Day next week. Dual front cameras in the smartphone offers Bokeh effect for portrait selfies with Re-Focus to edit the picture later and Background Effect to easily add, change or edit photo background or foreground Continue reading “Intex ELYT Dual Royal Red Limited Edition with dual front cameras launched for Rs. 6999”
Vivo launched V7+ mid-range selfie-focused smartphone in India back in September in Champagne Gold and Matte Black colors, later it launched the Energetic Blue color variant in the country. Now it has launched a new Limited Edition Infinite Red color variant of the smartphone in partnership with designer Manish Malhotra ahead of Valentine’s Day next week. Continue reading “Vivo V7+ Infinite Red Limited Edition smartphone launched in India”
Last month WhatsApp officially launched WhatsApp Business for small businesses to easily connect with customers. Today Xiaomi has launched its WhatsApp service – Xiaomi Mi Bunny for its customers in India that allow them to get receive instant updates and also register complaints easily. Continue reading “Xiaomi India launches WhatsApp service to offer instant updates, customer support and more”
A South Korean appeals court on Monday has suspended Samsung’s Heir Jay Y. Lee’s jail term after a year’s detention over the corruption scandal that brought down the former president. The Seoul High Court jailed Lee for two and a half years, reducing the original term by half, and suspended the sentence for charges including bribery and embezzlement, meaning he does not have to serve time. Continue reading “Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong released as South Korean court suspends his term”
Google today on the occasion of Safer Internet Day launches a new public safety initiative in India; #SecurityCheckKiya to ensure data protection targeted at young and first-time web users. Google brings three simple actions to users to protect and prevent themselves from account hijacking, safeguarding their Android phones from malicious apps and also secure data even if the device is lost. Continue reading “Google launches new public safety initiative in India to secure internet user’s data and devices”
