After rumours about Google launching a new Pixel Buds at its I/O 2021 event on May 18th, Google accidentally posted a tweet revealing its upcoming Pixel Buds A-Series before pulling it. It also revealed that the Pixel Buds will support Google’s new fast Bluetooth pairing experience that it started rolling out back in 2018. Continue reading “Google Pixel Buds A-Series with fast pairing tech surfaces ahead of launch”
The worldwide PC market, which includes both Chromebooks and tablets, posted a strong growth of 53.1% YoY, with total shipments coming to 122.1 million units. Chromebooks in particular did extremely well, with a growth of 274.6% YoY, while the tablet market alone recorded a growth of 51.8% YoY.
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun recently confirmed that Xiaomi will launch new Mi Pad tablet this year, and this has also been confirmed by Xiaomi’s product director Wang Teng Thomas. Now a new XDA report says that the Xiaomi has been developing three new high-end Android tablets with code names “nabu”, “enuma”, and “elish”. These have appeared in MIUI 12.5 system apps, and some of them showed features for these tablets. Continue reading “Xiaomi said to be working on three high-end Android tablets with up to 120Hz WQXGA display, Snapdragon 8-series SoCs”
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has permitted Telecom Service Providers (TSPs), including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio Infocomm, Vodafone Idea, and MTNL, to conduct 5G trials in the country. These companies will tie up with original equipment manufacturers and technology providers — Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung and Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Continue reading “DoT approves Jio, Airtel, Vi and MTNL for 5G trials; Chinese vendors not allowed”
Apple Music, the music streaming service from Apple, will reportedly receive native support for HiFi music, based on code found iOS 14.6. Reports indicate that Apple will offer the feature at the same price and may also add support for Dolby Atmos” and “Dolby Audio”.
Continue reading “Apple Music may soon feature support for lossless HiFi audio, Dolby Audio”
Discord, one of the world’s most popular multi-platform voice communications service, has partnered with Sony PlayStation, and will soon be integrated into the PlayStation Network, which is their social network for PlayStation console gamers.
fireside is India’s first voice-based social media platform, according to the creators of the app who founded the Chingari app that now has over 10 million downloads on Android gaining popularity after TikTok was banned in India a few months back. Continue reading “Fireside is a new voice-based social media platform from the founders of Chingari app”
Last month, rumours surfaced about Google working on their own custom-designed processor for smartphones, codenamed “Whitechapel” or GS101. According to Mishaal Rahman, who is the editor-in-chief at XDA, Google is testing support for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology on a device codenamed “Raven”, which is rumoured to be powered by the GS101 SoC.
Continue reading “Google reportedly testing Ultra-wideband support with the Pixel 6”
Twitter Spaces, which is their implementation of an audio chat room feature, has now begun rolling out widely after completing its test phase. Twitter accounts that have 600 or more followers can now create their own “Space” and talk about a particular topic or simply have a conversation with their followers.
After confirming the launch of Redmi Note 10S launch on May 13th, Redmi today confirmed the launch of the first Redmi Watch in India alongside. It was launched in China last year and is also on sale as Mi Watch Lite in some markets. The teaser shows a watch with a silicone strap and a button on the right side along with the launch date. Continue reading “Redmi Watch with 1.4-inch color touch display, GPS, 11 sports modes launching in India on May 13”
Verizon today announced that it has signed an agreement with Apollo Funds to sell Verizon Media that comprises iconic brands such as Yahoo and AOL, as well as leading ad tech and media platform businesses for $5 billion. Verizon will retain a 10% stake in the company, which will be known as Yahoo at the close of the transaction and will continue to be led by CEO Guru Gowrappan. Continue reading “Verizon to sell Yahoo and AOL to Apollo Funds for $5 billion”
According to popular Apple analyst, Ming Chi Kuo, Apple will be entering the foldable smartphone market segment as soon as 2023, with the launch of an 8-inch foldable iPhone. The device will reportedly feature an 8-inch QHD+ flexible OLED display and use a silver nanowire touch solution for the device’s display.
Continue reading “Apple said to launch 8-Inch Foldable iPhone in 2023”
Fire-Boltt, an Indian wearable brand has launched Fire-Boltt Beast, the company’s latest smartwatch with a 1.69-inch Curved Glass Display with up to 500 nits brightness, customisable watch faces, 8 Sports modes, IP67 Water Resistant body and has SpO2 / blood oxygen monitoring and Blood pressure monitoring, in addition to heart rate tracking. It has a metal body and a rotating button to navigate. Continue reading “Fire-Boltt Beast with 1.69-inch touch display, SpO2 and Blood pressure monitoring, IP67 water resistance launched for Rs. 3999”
Images of Samsung’s two upcoming foldable devices have leaked, which include the Galaxy Fold 3 and the Galaxy Flip 3. The Galaxy Fold 3 is rumoured to be Samsung’s first smartphone with an under-screen camera, while the Galaxy Flip 3 will feature a more useable secondary display when folded.
After teasers Redmi today confirmed the launch of Redmi Note 10S smartphone in India on May 13th. The company says that it will offer Savage Performance and Stunning Camera. It posted a teaser last week that hinted at MIUI 12.5 out of the box, 64MP rear camera, Hi-Res audio, and Blue, Gray and White colours for the phone. Continue reading “Redmi Note 10S launching in India on May 13”
