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18 Feb 2020

South Africa

Google 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

Japan

Japan 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

Smartphones

Researchers 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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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

Twitter

WhatsApp 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

Instagram

Instagram 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

Huawei

Huawei 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

Technology

Want 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.

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

India

India-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

Realme

Realme 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Android

How 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

OnePlus

OnePlus 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Samsung

Galaxy 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

Samsung

These 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

Android

OnePlus 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

Facebook

Facebook 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

Huawei

Mi 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

Samsung

Ahead 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

India

Samsung 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Apple

This 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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 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

WhatsApp

Now, 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 Maps

This 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

Twitter

Soon, 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

WeChat

China 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

OPPO

OPPO 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

Facebook

Mobile 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

Facebook

Apple '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

YouTube

Boston 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

Microsoft

Internet 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Samsung

Samsung 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

Android

In 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.