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18 Feb 2020
South AfricaGoogle is ending its free 'Station' Wi-Fi program: Here's why
Five years after launching a project to offer free Wi-Fi at some of the busiest railway stations, Google has decided to end the project.
18 Feb 2020
JapanJapan giving 2,000 iPhones to passengers stuck on coronavirus-hit ship
In a bid to help passengers stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, the government of Japan has resorted to distributing free iPhones.
17 Feb 2020
SmartphonesResearchers create ultrasonic wearable bracelet that jams all nearby microphones
From smartphones, smart speakers to other microphone-equipped gadgets, all such devices might be snooping on you without even your knowledge. But if you aren't willing to take any chances, there is a solution for you.
17 Feb 2020
XiaomiXiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker launched at Rs. 1,400
Expanding its range of audio products, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India today.
17 Feb 2020
TwitterWhatsApp is expected to get these new features soon
WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to make the messaging platform more functional and secure for its billions of users.
17 Feb 2020
InstagramInstagram is too busy to make iPad app, says CEO
Even after nearly ten years' worth of operation, Instagram remains unavailable on one of the hottest gadgets in the market - the iPad.
17 Feb 2020
HuaweiHuawei P40 series tipped to feature 52MP Sony IMX700 camera
Huawei is gearing up to launch its P40 series of flagship smartphones with an aim to take on Samsung's latest high-end S20 devices.
17 Feb 2020
TechnologyWant to avoid eavesdropping? Try the novel 'mic-jamming' bracelet
Despite being incredibly helpful, smart home devices carry the risk of abuse - cases where hackers exploit bugs and listen to private/intimate conversations of unsuspecting people.
17 Feb 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Motorola RAZR might be the most difficult phone to repair
Motorola RAZR's durability test did not give us favorable results. The plastic screen got easily scratched by fingernails, while dust and debris had an easy entry to the hinge area to affect the smooth functioning of the handset.
17 Feb 2020
Microsoft#BugAlert: Don't update! Windows 10 hides your personal files
Microsoft is just not getting a grip on Windows 10 and its issues.
16 Feb 2020
IndiaIndia-specific OPPO Reno 3 Pro spotted, key specifications revealed
OPPO is all set to launch the Reno 3 Pro in India on March 2.
16 Feb 2020
RealmeRealme X50 Pro 5G feature roundup: Looks like a spec-monster
Realme is set to launch a flagship X50 Pro 5G smartphone on February 24. The handset will arrive as an upgrade to the mid-range X50 5G that went official in China last month.
16 Feb 2020
Google#LeakPeek: Google Pixel 5 XL could look like this
Google Pixel 5, the expected successor to the Pixel 4, maybe months away from going official. However, we have an idea about how the Pixel 5 XL might look like.
16 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung S20 series to get new color variants soon
If the latest Samsung flagship smartphones lack anything, it could perhaps be a dash of bright color. However, that may not be the case for long.
16 Feb 2020
AndroidHow to set up and use WhatsApp Pay in India
WhatsApp, has finally gotten necessary approvals from regulators in India for a phased roll-out.
15 Feb 2020
OnePlusOnePlus brings Jio VoWiFi support to these smartphones
OnePlus has started rolling out a new Oxygen OS update (version 10.3.1) that brings Jio VoWiFi calling support to the OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, and OnePlus 7T Pro in India.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20-series announced in India: Price, pre-orders, and offers
Samsung's newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra, are now available for pre-ordering in India.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungGalaxy Z Flip teardown video: Samsung is onto something great
Samsung's newest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, is already grabbing headlines for its industry-first foldable glass screen and a new hinge that can stay open at a number of angles. But that's one side of the story.
15 Feb 2020
SamsungThese budget smartphones have become cheaper in India
In an attempt to attract more buyers, South Korean tech giant Samsung and Nokia's brand licensee HMD Global have reduced the prices of their budget-friendly smartphones- Galaxy A20s and Nokia 2.3 in India.
15 Feb 2020
AndroidOnePlus 8 spotted on Geekbench: Snapdragon 865, Android 10 confirmed
OnePlus is expected to launch its new batch of smartphones including a standard OnePlus 8, a premium OnePlus 8 Pro, and a low-cost OnePlus 8 Lite in the coming months.
15 Feb 2020
FacebookFacebook launches 'Hobbi', a Pinterest-like app
Facebook has announced a new Pinterest-like app that is designed to help you document your personal projects and hobbies using photos and videos.
15 Feb 2020
HuaweiMi 10 Pro beats heavyweights to top DxOMark camera ratings
Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi 10 Pro has beaten the likes of Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G, Honor V30 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to top DxOMark's smartphone camera image quality rankings.
14 Feb 2020
SamsungAhead of February-25 launch, Samsung Galaxy M31's availability details revealed
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy M31 in India on February 25.
14 Feb 2020
IndiaSamsung Galaxy Buds+ vs Apple AirPods Pro: Which is better?
Alongside the latest Galaxy S20 smartphones and the folding Z Flip, Samsung also introduced Galaxy Buds+, the upgraded version of Galaxy Buds.
14 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones become cheaper in India
After the global unveiling of its flagship Galaxy S20 smartphones, Samsung has reduced the prices of its S10 series in India.
14 Feb 2020
AppleThis Mac app will help your kids learn basic programming
In a bid to teach basic programming skills to young kids, Apple has launched the Swift Playgrounds app on Mac.
13 Feb 2020
XiaomiXiaomi launches its flagship smartphones with 108MP camera, 90Hz display
Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the flagship Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro handsets in China.
13 Feb 2020
WhatsAppNow, Google Gboard lets you mix and create your emojis
Even though smartphones offer plenty of emojis to play with, Google is striving to create more options for its users.
13 Feb 2020
Google MapsThis man's epic marriage proposal showed up on Google Maps
From New Year to Christmas, Google keeps treating its users with interesting new surprises packed in Search and several other products.
13 Feb 2020
TwitterSoon, government could ask Facebook/Twitter to reveal anyone's identity
Social media platforms take a lot of pride in the efforts they put to keep the personal information of their users under the wraps.
13 Feb 2020
WeChatChina launched an app to detect potential coronavirus cases
As the death toll from the outbreak of coronavirus continues to increase, China, the epicenter of the epidemic, is doing everything possible to isolate diseased patients and prevent the infection from spreading.
13 Feb 2020
OPPOOPPO Reno 2F gets another price cut in India
The premium mid-ranger OPPO Reno 2F, which was launched in India last year, has received another price cut.
13 Feb 2020
FacebookMobile World Congress 2020: Tech show canceled amid coronavirus outbreak
Mobile World Congress, the biggest phone show in the world, will not be taking place this year.
13 Feb 2020
Xiaomi#DealOfTheDay: Redmi Note 8 Pro available with a great discount
Are you planning to buy a new camera-centric smartphone with promising performance and an affordable price tag? Well, here is an exciting deal for you.
13 Feb 2020
FacebookApple 'intercepts' emails to flag child abuse: Here's how
Apple follows strict security protocols for iPhones and all its key products. But, when the matter is as serious as the sharing of child pornography, the company can 'intercept' emails to help the authorities with investigations.
12 Feb 2020
YouTubeBoston Dynamics robo-dog bags a real job. What?
After making waves with some mind-boggling YouTube videos, Spot, the super-cool robo-dog built by Boston Dynamics, is going for a real job.
12 Feb 2020
MicrosoftInternet Explorer (if you haven't abandoned it) is not safe
Even though Internet Explorer is a thing of the past, Microsoft is requesting Windows users to install a major update associated with it.
12 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Flip v/s Motorola RAZR: Which is better?
Taking on the reincarnated Motorola RAZR, Samsung has launched the all-new Galaxy Z Flip - its second offering in the category of foldable phones.
12 Feb 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds+ launched: Better sound and improved battery life
At its Unpacked event, along with Galaxy S-20 series and its second foldable phone, Samsung had also launched Galaxy Buds+, the next iteration of its truly wireless earbuds.
12 Feb 2020
AndroidIn 2019, Google blocked nearly 2 billion malicious app installs
Even though malicious apps continue to be a major threat to Android, Google is making some major strides in dealing with them.