OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will not get additional 5G bands via software update in India

OnePlus launched the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, its latest 5G smartphones back in March. At the launch the company said that the phones support 5G SA/NSA bands N41 and N78. However, there were reports that said that OnePlus customer care confirmed that the phones will get more 5G bands via OTA update. Continue reading “OnePlus confirms OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will not get additional 5G bands via software update in India”

India smartphone market records 18% YoY growth in Q1 2021, shipping 38 million units: IDC

The Indian smartphone market continues to grow steadily after the major slump from last year, recording a modest growth of 18% YoY during the first quarter of 2021. The market observed shipment numbers at 38 million units in total, and the top 5 manufacturers were Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, OPPO and realme.

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Nothing to launch Ear 1 true wireless earbuds in June

Carl Pei, the founder of consumer electronics startup “Nothing” already confirmed that wireless headset will be the company’s first product. Today he has confirmed that Ear 1 will be the name of the product. He said that Ear 1 is only the beginning, the first step in a long and exciting journey ahead. Continue reading “Nothing to launch Ear 1 true wireless earbuds in June”

ASUS ZenFone 8 series India launch postponed

ASUS recently announced that it will introduce the ZenFone 8 series smartphone on May 12th in a global event. Even the specifications of the ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip surfaced recently. Now the ASUS India has announced that the company wanted to launch the ZenFone 8 series phones in India along with the global launch on May 12th, but it will now postpone the launch. Continue reading “ASUS ZenFone 8 series India launch postponed”

Lava Z2 Max with 7-inch HD+ display, 6000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7799

Lava has launched the Z2 Max, the company’s latest smartphone in the Z series in India months after the launch of Z1, Z2, Z4 and Z6. The Z2 Max packs a 7-inch HD+ screen, is powered by MediaTek Helio quad-core SoC, which should be the Helio A20, has 2GB of RAM, 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras with LED flash and a 8MP front camera. Continue reading “Lava Z2 Max with 7-inch HD+ display, 6000mAh battery launched for Rs. 7799”

Apple MacBook Air with colourful new designs may release by the end of 2021

Apple may be working on a new model of the MacBook Air laptop, that may come in multiple new colours, similar to the new iMac. According to a YouTube video by popular leaker, Jon Prosser, the new Macbook will have a new design, with thinner bezels and new colours, including Blue and Green.

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realme C12 and C15 Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 open beta application announced

realme has now announced realme UI 2.0 Open Beta program for realme C12  and C15  users in India. Along with these, the company has also announced realme UI 2.0 Early Access program for realme X7 5G today. Continue reading “realme C12 and C15 Android 11 based realme UI 2.0 open beta application announced”

WhatsApp will begin restricting features unless you agree to Facebook’s data sharing policies

The May 15th deadline for accepting WhatsApp’s new terms of service (TOS) and privacy policy is approaching. In an effort to ensure that people will agree to the changes, WhatsApp will begin showing persistent notifications and eventually will start restricting features to the user.

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realme UI 2.0 Android 11 early access announced [Update: Early access for X7 5G]

[Update, May 11]: realme has now announced realme UI 2.0 Early access program for realme X7 5G users in India. Users running firmware version [RMX3092PU_11.A.14/ RMX3092PU_11.A.16/ RMX3092PU_11.A.17 are eligible to apply for the Early Access program. Continue reading “realme UI 2.0 Android 11 early access announced [Update: Early access for X7 5G]”

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update brings camera improvements, May Android security patch

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro smartphones are getting new OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update that brings several camera improvements including improved HDR effect and improved white balance performance. The update also improves charging performance, keyboard issue faced by select users and Network improvements. Continue reading “OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro OxygenOS 11.2.5.5 update brings camera improvements, May Android security patch”

realme narzo 30 with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Helio G95, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery to be announced on May 18

realme launched the narzo 30A and narzo 30 Pro in India back in February this year, but it didn’t launch the narzo 30. Now it has confirmed the launch of the phone in Malaysia on May 18th. It has confirmed that the phone will be powered by Helio G95, same as narzo 30 Pro and has a tag line ‘Unleash Peak Performance’. It has a plastic back with racing stripes that extends from the camera part. Continue reading “realme narzo 30 with 6.5-inch FHD+ 90Hz display, Helio G95, 6GB RAM, 5000mAh battery to be announced on May 18”

UScellular, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve 5G extended-range milestone over mmWave

Recently, UScellular, Qualcomm Technologies Ericsson, and Inseego announced that they have successfully achieved a 5G extended-range milestone over millimeter Wave (mmWave) on a commercial network. Continue reading “UScellular, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve 5G extended-range milestone over mmWave”

Apple invests $45 million into Corning Inc. to expand US manufacturing capacity and R&D

Apple has announced that an amount of $45 million will be awarded from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Corning Incorporated, to advance the company’s R&D efforts and expand their manufacturing capacities in the U.S.A.

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Google Search on mobile now shows vaccine information panels, updated vaccination centers and more in India

Getting the right information is crucial during the pandemic as the country experiences its second wave of COVID-19 infections. In an effort to help people of India, Google Search will now show information panels from authorities about the vaccine and the vaccine drive, make it easy for users to discover vaccination centers, and provide tools that help provide financial assistance to health authorities, organizations and affected communities.

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Optoma UHD33 240Hz 4K UHD projector launched in India

Optoma, a Taiwanese company well-known for high-quality projectors, has announced the launch of their UHD33 projector in India. It is a 4K UHD home theatre projector that is capable of up to a 240Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 3,600 ANSI lumens, and more.

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