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26 Jun 2018

OnePlus

OnePlus 6 users facing battery-draining issue after latest update

The latest version of OxygenOS, which brought important updates, is now said to be causing massive battery draining issues for OnePlus 6 users.

26 Jun 2018

California

The first public beta version of iOS 12 is out

Apple announced the brand new iOS 12 at its recently held Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 in California.

26 Jun 2018

SpaceX

Elon Musk is quietly running a small school inside SpaceX

Not known to many, Elon Musk runs a small school in the corner of his SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.

26 Jun 2018

India

Samsung Galaxy J8 to go on sale from June 28

The Samsung Galaxy J8, which was launched last month, will go on sale starting June 28 in India.

26 Jun 2018

India

IIT-Roorkee students develop unique airbag helmet: Details here

A team of students from IIT-Roorkee have come up with a novel design for a helmet - one that can be worn like a collar around the neck and inflates before impact during an accident.

26 Jun 2018

iOS

Reddit beta-launches a "News" tab on iOS

Reddit has beta-launched a dedicated news section on iOS.

26 Jun 2018

India

Surf the web on Google Chrome without an internet connection

Google has updated Chrome on Android to allow users to surf the web even without a constant internet connection.

26 Jun 2018

India

HP Pavilion x360 laptop launched in India for Rs. 50,347

As the latest addition to its Pavilion range of laptops, HP India has launched the HP Pavilion x360 in India at Rs. 50,347.

26 Jun 2018

India

Neighbourly: Google's answer to Facebook, WhatsApp in India

Google's latest, tailor-made app for India, Neighbourly, is part of the tech giant's latest attempt to be the go-to platform in India, taking on rivals such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

25 Jun 2018

Reliance Jio

Soon make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks

According to reports, Indian telecom operators will soon allow users to make free voice calls over public Wi-Fi networks.

25 Jun 2018

India

ASUS ZenFone 5Z to launch in India, Flipkart teaser suggests

ASUS is all set to introduce its 2018 flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 5Z, in India as early as June 26, according to a Flipkart teaser.

25 Jun 2018

Android Auto

2019 Chevrolet Blazer SUV unveiled: Here's everything to know

After a long gap of 15 years, Chevrolet is resurrecting the "Blazer" brand name with its all-new crossover.

25 Jun 2018

WhatsApp

Control visibility of downloaded WhatsApp media in phone's gallery

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature, called "Media Visibility," that gives users the option to either show or hide received media content in the gallery for each individual contact.

25 Jun 2018

Bose Corporation

These $250 earphones from Bose can't play music

Bose has launched Sleepbuds, an earphone that can't play music. Intrigued? Their only purpose is to help users sleep better.

25 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 with LTE, AI Face Unlock launched

Alongside the latest Redmi 6 Pro smartphone, Xiaomi has also launched its budget range tablet, the Mi Pad 4.

25 Jun 2018

Amazon

#CreepAlert: Alexa says to its owner, "I see people dying"

San Francisco-based Echo user Shawn Kinnear has reported that Amazon's digital smart voice assistant Alexa recently made an unprompted and disturbing statement at his home.

25 Jun 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro with iPhone X-like notch launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 6 Pro in China.

25 Jun 2018

iPhone

Apple's 2018 iPhone could be cheaper than iPhone X

According to reports, Apple's 2018 iPhone line-up consists of a 5.8-inch OLED display iPhone, a larger 6.5-inch OLED display iPhone, and a more affordable 6.1-inch LCD display iPhone.

25 Jun 2018

India

WhatsApp Pay to offer 24-hour customer support in India

WhatsApp is setting up a 24-hour customer support for WhatsApp Pay, its UPI-based payments service that allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.

25 Jun 2018

Android

Top 5 smartphones which offer massive battery backup

In this age of 4G Internet, having a smartphone with good battery backup is crucial.

25 Jun 2018

India

Mi 8 could launch in India next month, hints Xiaomi

To commemorate its 8th-anniversary, Xiaomi launched the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and Mi 8 Explorer Edition smartphones in China last month.

24 Jun 2018

Facebook

Facebook will help you spend less time on Facebook

Following on the footsteps of Apple and Google, Facebook has now confirmed that it's bringing a feature akin to Apple's Screen Time and Google's Digital Wellbeing.

24 Jun 2018

Samsung

Samsung probably working on a bezel-less, dual-screen smartphone

According to a recently awarded patent, Samsung seems to be working on a device which is bezel-less and has two screens, one on the front and one at the back.

24 Jun 2018

YouTube

What'll happen to your Google account after you pass away?

If you haven't already, you might want to think about what will happen to your Google account once you pass away.

24 Jun 2018

Elon Musk

A Tesla factory tour where visitors build car parts!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has put forth the proposition of offering interactive tours of the Tesla factory for visitors to see how electric cars are manufactured.

24 Jun 2018

Apple

Apple offers repair program for 'faulty' MacBook, MacBook Pro keyboards

Back in 2015, Apple had redesigned its conventional keyboard to launch a new butterfly-style key switch with the 12-inch MacBook.

23 Jun 2018

India

Drones by IIT Roorkee will make your train journey safer

With an aim to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations, Indian Railways is considering to deploy drones to automate the monitoring of rail tracks.

23 Jun 2018

India

BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo diesel variant launched in India

After introducing the petrol version, BMW India has now launched the 6 Series (630d) Gran Turismo (GT) diesel variant in India.

23 Jun 2018

Michigan

Michigan University develops world's smallest computer, smaller than rice grain

Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed the smallest computer in the world. It's 0.3 mm x 0.3 mm in size and can stand on the tip of a rice grain.

23 Jun 2018

iOS

Google Account gets redesigned, makes it easier to control settings

Google has redesigned its Google Account hub on Android to make the interface simpler and more intuitive.

23 Jun 2018

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will look like Galaxy Note 8

Samsung is working to launch its second flagship of the year, the Galaxy Note 9, on August 9.

23 Jun 2018

iOS

Tinder introduces Picks to find you matches with common interests

Tinder is testing a new feature called "Tinder Picks" that aims at helping users find more matches based on common interests.

23 Jun 2018

Smartphones

6 innovative smartphones with extraordinary features you should know about

Smartphone technology is evolving rapidly, and device makers are constantly striving to bring the best smartphones not only with high-end specs but also unique features.

23 Jun 2018

Technology

Electronic skin 'e-dermis' lets amputees feel through prosthetic limbs

Over the last few years, the field of prosthetics has seen unprecedented advances - from perfectly-fitting 3D-printed limbs, to robotic limbs that can be controlled with our minds.

22 Jun 2018

Android

Google Files Go app gets new sharing tab, faster file-transfer

Files Go, Android's native file sharing app, is the only app that is optimized for the "Go" edition of the software but also runs on standard Android devices.

22 Jun 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft launches a centralized news-aggregator app, Microsoft News

Microsoft has launched a news app for iOS and Android called Microsoft News.

22 Jun 2018

India

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander launched in India for Rs. 31.54 lakh

Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors has launched its much-awaited all-new Outlander SUV in India for Rs. 31.54 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

22 Jun 2018

Facebook

WhatsApp Stickers will be sorted under "Love," "Wow," and "Sad"

In May, Facebook announced that WhatsApp will soon get support for stickers.

22 Jun 2018

India

Google Assistant and Home can now understand continued conversations

If you own a smart speaker like Amazon Alexa or Google Home, using prompts like "Hey, Google," every time you want to ask a question or issue a command might be annoying.

22 Jun 2018

India

Nokia X6 India launch soon, as support page goes live

The first Nokia phone to embrace the notch, Nokia X6 has been launched by HMD Global in China last month.