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15 Jul 2018

iOS

WhatsApp is changing its notifications panel: Details here

WhatsApp has been on a new feature-launching spree over the last few months.

15 Jul 2018

Facebook

You can now download the data WhatsApp collects on you

WhatsApp has rolled out its data portability tool in the form of a "Request Account Info" feature using which you can download a copy of all your data that the chat app has.

14 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A2, A2 Lite's global launch on July 24

Xiaomi is working to launch the rebranded global version of Android One-based Mi 6, the Mi A2, at an event in Madrid, Spain on July 24.

14 Jul 2018

India

Honor 9i (2018) could launch in India on July 24

Honor is expected to launch a new smartphone in India and has sent out invites for an event scheduled for July 24.

14 Jul 2018

India

Unknown malware targets iPhones of 13 VVIPs in India

Industry-leading threat intelligence group, Cisco Talos has discovered that a malware was used in a precise, targeted manner to infect 13 iPhones in India and steal data for three years.

14 Jul 2018

iOS

Ramdev's Kimbho app updated to Bolo, Patanjali says not official

The desi, 'WhatsApp-killer' messaging app Kimbho was silently updated to be called 'Bolo Messenger' by its developer, but Patanjali said that this wasn't the official rebranding and that a new version of Kimbho is still in making.

14 Jul 2018

India

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Jio Phone 2 v/s Nokia 8110 (4G)

When we talk about mobile technology, especially phones, we tend to skew towards smartphones. And rarely do we consider the low-budget feature phones that are used by millions, at least in India.

14 Jul 2018

India

OPPO A3s launched in India for Rs. 10,900

As the latest entrant in an already crowded budget-range segment, OPPO has launched the A3s smartphone in India.

13 Jul 2018

Flipkart

#FinancialBytes: 6 free apps everyone should download to save money

Saving money is not easy, it's a huge task and lot of people find it challenging. However, smartphones have changed pretty much everything we do, including saving money.

13 Jul 2018

Apple

Apple upgrades MacBook Pros, top-end device costs $6,700

On Thursday, Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pros received a midsummer upgrade, and will now come with the latest Intel CPUs, new RAM and storage options, True Tone screens, a new T2 sub-processor for security and encryption, and hands-free Siri.

13 Jul 2018

India

Vivo Nex S to launch on July 19, price leaked

Just days ahead of its launch in India, an Amazon listing has leaked the price of the upcoming Vivo Nex S.

13 Jul 2018

Katy Perry

You can soon go to space for $200,000: Details here

Commercial space travel just moved one step closer to reality.

13 Jul 2018

Smartphones

Sirin Labs' Finney: World's first blockchain smartphone launching this November

Finney, the world's first blockchain-powered smartphone, will reportedly launch in select markets in November this year.

13 Jul 2018

India

10 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now

Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.

12 Jul 2018

Facebook

Facebook is testing a Messenger feature to identify suspicious accounts

In a bid to cut down on the nuisance of fake news and spam, Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature for Messenger to identify suspicious accounts sending unwarranted direct messages.

12 Jul 2018

Android

After Android, iOS devices to get Gboard's Morse code option

Months after it released the feature for Android, Google has now announced that it's bringing Morse code as an input option on Gboard for iOS devices.

12 Jul 2018

India

OPPO Find X India launch: Specs, pricing, features, and more

The much-awaited OPPO Find X just got launched in India today, at an event in New Delhi.

12 Jul 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.

11 Jul 2018

India

HP Omen 15, Pavilion 15 gaming laptops launched in India

The market for gaming laptops is fast evolving. And as the latest entrants, HP has introduced HP Pavilion 15 and HP Omen 15 gaming laptops in India.

11 Jul 2018

India

2018 Honda Jazz Facelift to launch on July 19

Honda Cars India Limited is all set to launch the much-anticipated Honda Jazz facelift edition in India on July 19.

11 Jul 2018

India

Infinix Hot 6 Pro launched in India for Rs. 7,999

Transsion Holdings-owned Infinix brand has launched its latest smartphone in India - the Infinix Hot 6 Pro.

11 Jul 2018

Dark Web

What is Dark Web and how can you access it?

Believe it or not, not all of the internet is visible to everyone. In fact, a major part of it is "hidden," and cannot be accessed through browsers like Chrome.

11 Jul 2018

India

Xiaomi could soon launch a new flagship smartphone in India

Xiaomi is working to launch a new flagship smartphone in India, according to a report.

11 Jul 2018

India

Nikon Coolpix P1000 with massive 125x zoom introduced in India

Aimed at wildlife photography enthusiasts, Nikon has launched the successor to the P900 compact camera - the Coolpix P1000- in India.

11 Jul 2018

India

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Xiaomi Redmi Y2 v/s OPPO Realme 1

In India's fiercely competitive and highly crowded smartphone market, the budget segment seems to have grown rather rapidly.

11 Jul 2018

Samsung

Believe-it-or-not, Samsung Galaxy S10 will have 5 cameras

According to reports, Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to come in three variants and the top variant, which will succeed the Galaxy S9+, will come with a triple camera setup.

11 Jul 2018

Health & Wellness

8 helpful smartphone apps you should teach your parents about

Smartphones have made our lives extremely easy thanks to a number of apps that enable us to do almost everything with a few taps.

11 Jul 2018

India

Which laptop to buy if your budget is Rs. 50,000?

Whether you want to buy a new laptop for designing, gaming, studying, or other needs, a budget of Rs. 50,000 is good enough to get you a machine that'll meet all your requirements.

11 Jul 2018

Android

OnePlus 3/3T receive final OxygenOS beta-update, stable ROM coming soon

OnePlus has rolled out the final Open Beta update for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones.

10 Jul 2018

Technology

This AI system can fix your grainy, low-light photos

Researchers from Nvidia, MIT, and Aalto University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system called Noise2Noise that can reduce noise in photos.

10 Jul 2018

iOS

Google Pay now supports peer-to-peer payments, mobile ticketing

Google is rolling out a bunch of updates on its Google Pay platform.

10 Jul 2018

Android

Snapchat working on a camera-assisted shopping feature on Android

An app researcher named Ishan Agarwal has spotted a code in Snapchat for Android that hints at the photo-sharing app working on turning its camera into a visual search engine.

10 Jul 2018

India

Moto E5 Plus and Moto E5 launched in India

As part of the recently announced Moto E5 series, the Lenovo-owned Motorola brand has launched the Moto E5 Plus and Moto E smartphone in India.

10 Jul 2018

Android

YouTube launches incognito mode on Android

Earlier in May, YouTube was testing a Chrome-like "incognito mode" for the video platform and now the feature is widely rolling out to all Android users.

10 Jul 2018

Android

How to get Android P features on any Android phone

If your phone is not compliant with the developer preview of Android P, there is still a way you can experience the several new features of Google's latest operating system.

10 Jul 2018

iOS

Apple's App Store turns 10: The journey so far

Apple's App Store has turned 10. Today, the platform sees 500 million weekly visitors across 155 countries.

10 Jul 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft announces new, more affordable Surface Go tablet-PC

Microsoft, in a bid to get back into the tablet game, is introducing a cheaper variant of its hugely popular Surface series tablet-PCs.

10 Jul 2018

India

OnePlus 6 Midnight Black 8GB/256GB variant now available on Amazon

The latest addition to the OnePlus 6 line up, the Midnight Black 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage variant is now available in India.

10 Jul 2018

Xiaomi

6 smartphones that are perfect for teens in India

Teens love to own smartphones with all the trending features like larger screens for binge-watching movies/shows, great camera abilities for selfies or smartphone photography, bigger RAM, faster processors, etc.

10 Jul 2018

Samsung

Samsung Gear S4 to get a new design and software

While we have seen some remarkable technological advancements in the smartphone space, nothing groundbreaking has happened to wearables.