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27 Jun 2018
iOSNow measure distances and areas on Google Earth
Google Earth has launched a new feature called "Measure" that allows users to measure the area and distance of anything on the map.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaASUS ZenFone 5Z to launch in India on July 4
ASUS ZenFone 5Z will launch in India on July 4, and will be sold exclusively via Flipkart.
27 Jun 2018
AndroidSend texts directly from computer with Android Messages for Web
Google has announced that the global roll-out of the web version of its Android Messages app is now complete. The feature had started rolling out last week.
27 Jun 2018
Google MapsGoogle Maps becomes personalized, helps explore restaurants and events
Google had announced several major updates to Google Maps at its I/O 2018 annual developer conference last month.
27 Jun 2018
MicrosoftTruecaller for Android gets a new Block section
Truecaller, one of the most popular caller identification apps, got a new update that lets you easily manage your block list.
26 Jun 2018
OnePlusOnePlus 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
CaliforniaThe 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
SpaceXElon 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
IndiaSamsung 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
IndiaIIT-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
iOSReddit beta-launches a "News" tab on iOS
Reddit has beta-launched a dedicated news section on iOS.
26 Jun 2018
IndiaSurf 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
IndiaHP 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
IndiaNeighbourly: 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 JioSoon 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
IndiaASUS 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 Auto2019 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
WhatsAppControl 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 CorporationThese $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
XiaomiXiaomi 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
XiaomiXiaomi 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
iPhoneApple'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
IndiaWhatsApp 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
AndroidTop 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
IndiaMi 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
FacebookFacebook 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
SamsungSamsung 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
YouTubeWhat'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 MuskA 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
AppleApple 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
IndiaDrones 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
IndiaBMW 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
MichiganMichigan 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
iOSGoogle 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
SamsungSamsung 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
iOSTinder 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
Smartphones6 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
TechnologyElectronic 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
AndroidGoogle 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.