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10 Nov 2018

Apple

Apple acknowledges iPhone X, MacBook Pro issues, offers free repairs

After selling the iPhone X for a year and discontinuing it, Apple has acknowledged a major touch-related issue with the device.

10 Nov 2018

Facebook

Facebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here

Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.

10 Nov 2018

Android

Now, all iOS users can become WhatsApp beta testers

There's good news for iOS users.

10 Nov 2018

Facebook

This year, Facebook removed 14 million terrorist-related posts: Details here

In 2018, Facebook flagged and removed as many as 14 million terror-related posts from its platform.

Vivo X21s with in-display fingerprint sensor launched: Details here

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range devices, Vivo has launched the X21s in China.

09 Nov 2018

India

Top 6 smartphones expected to launch before 2018 ends

The year 2018 started off with Xiaomi and ASUS budget mobiles making headlines.

09 Nov 2018

Huawei

Huawei's Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 releases globally on November 10

Huawei would be rolling out its Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 OS for 9 smartphones, starting November 10.

09 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's answer to Apple's AirPods launched: Details here

As the latest entrant in the now-evolving market for wireless earphones, Xiaomi has launched the Mi AirDots Youth Edition in China.

09 Nov 2018

India

These Samsung phones will receive Android Pie-based UI next year

Alongside unveiling its first-ever foldable smartphone, Samsung also showcased a redesigned user interface called One UI at its recently concluded developer conference.

09 Nov 2018

OnePlus

OnePlus releases OxygenOS 9.0.5, improves OnePlus 6T's Screen Unlock

OnePlus's latest flagship, the OnePlus 6T, came with a new Screen Unlock feature - company's name for in-display fingerprint scanning technology.

09 Nov 2018

Beijing

Now, Chinese authorities can identify people from their walking style

Chinese authorities are taking public surveillance to a whole new level by implementing a new 'gait recognition' technology.

08 Nov 2018

Samsung

Samsung follows the 'notch trend', reveals new display designs

After staying away from notches for more than a year, Samsung is finally giving in to the trend.

08 Nov 2018

Facebook

Soon, you'll have 10 minutes to retract sent Facebook messages

Facebook finally appears ready to introduce the much hyped 'unsend' button into its Messenger app.

08 Nov 2018

Android

How to change your phone number on WhatsApp

WhatsApp has become an inescapable part of our lives, and has become a one-stop app for almost every communication need.

08 Nov 2018

OPPO

OPPO RX17 Pro, RX17 Neo launched: Specifications, features, and price

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Chinese electronics giant OPPO has launched its RX17 Pro and RX17 Neo smartphones in Europe.

Scientists create 'bionic mushrooms' that can produce green power

Scientists, including those of Indian origin, have created a bionic device that generates green power by 3D-printing clusters of cyanobacteria on an ordinary white-button mushroom.

08 Nov 2018

Facebook

Soon, WhatsApp users will get previews while forwarding messages

WhatsApp appears to be working on a new feature, one that would generate an additional preview pane when messages are being forwarded on the app.

08 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro available via open sale

Xiaomi's latest budget offerings - the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6 Pro - are now available for purchase via an open sale.

08 Nov 2018

Samsung

Samsung unveils two-screened foldable phone: Details here

After a long wait, Samsung has finally given a glimpse of its much-hyped foldable smartphone.

07 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi's powerful gaming smartphone could globally launch on November 9

XiAomi-backed Black Shark recently launched its latest gaming smartphone - the Black Shark Helo - in China.

07 Nov 2018

California

AI beats humans at detecting Alzheimer's; does so years ahead

In yet another instance of artificial intelligence (AI) making forays into healthcare, researchers in California recently demonstrated that a trained neural network could accurately diagnose Alzheimer's in patients, years before those patients were actually diagnosed by physicians.

07 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi TV 4 65-inch launched: Specifications, features, and price

Expanding its portfolio of smart TVs, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi TV 4 65-inch model in China today.

06 Nov 2018

Realme

Realme 2, Realme C1 price increased by upto Rs. 1,000

In a bid to cushion the impact of falling Indian rupee against the US dollar, Realme has increased the prices of Realme C1 and Realme 2 smartphones by up to Rs. 1,000.

06 Nov 2018

Tencent

#GamingAddiction: Tencent to restrict teens' online gaming time

In a rather surprising but welcoming move, Tencent has made ID-verification mandatory for all its video game players.

Nokia 9 renders confirm five-camera setup: Details here

HMD Global is reportedly working to launch the Nokia 9 smartphone by this year-end.

06 Nov 2018

X

Watch out! Fake verified "Elon Musk" Twitter accounts scamming people

Back in March, cryptocurrency scammers used the name of Tesla's founder and CEO Elon Musk to fool people into paying bitcoins.

06 Nov 2018

Facebook

All the new WhatsApp features you should know about

If you thought WhatsApp didn't have enough features to match up with its rivals, it is time to think again.

06 Nov 2018

Apple

Apple watchOS 5.1.1: Bricking issue fixed, Group FaceTime support added

Apple has released its latest watchOS 5.1.1 version which fixes a critical bug of the last update that bricked some Apple Watches.

06 Nov 2018

Google

Google Chrome has a new plan to stop shady ads

In a bid to tackle shady online practices, Google is planning to introduce a new set of blocking tools into Chrome.

06 Nov 2018

Apple

2019 Apple iPhones may feature upgraded Face ID camera

Apple's next-generation iPhones will come equipped with an upgraded Face ID camera, suggests reputed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

06 Nov 2018

Samsung

Samsung teases its foldable smartphone ahead of November 7 unveiling

Samsung is expected to showcase its first-ever (not the world's first) foldable smartphone at the upcoming developer's conference.

06 Nov 2018

iPhone

How to make group FaceTime calls on iPhones, iPads

With the release of iOS 12.1, Apple added a long-awaited feature into iPhones and iPads - Group FaceTime.

05 Nov 2018

Movie Trailer

AI can predict a lot, but it's not a movie-buff

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is increasingly making their way into almost every aspect of our lives, and the movie industry is no exception.

Now, pay your electricity, water bills with NDMC's fridge magnets

In a unique move this weekend, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) launched a new bill payment method - smiley fridge magnets.

05 Nov 2018

Android

Latest Google app update brings strange location bug: Details here

After the weird notch-producing issue, Google has got another major problem to deal with - a bug affecting its Android app.

05 Nov 2018

Qualcomm

#LeakPeek: OPPO A7 to launch on November 13

As yet another addition to its portfolio of smartphones, OPPO is expected to launch OPPO A7 on November 13 in China.

05 Nov 2018

India

How to activate Jio's eSIM on iPhone Xs, Xr

Finally, Reliance Jio users are getting the eSIM facility to enable dual SIM functions on their iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and Xr.

05 Nov 2018

India

Flipkart festive sale: Buy Nokia 6.1 Plus for Rs. 1,149

Nokia 6.1 Plus is one of the best phones available in India around the Rs. 15,000 mark.

04 Nov 2018

Android

App disguised as currency converter found stealing banking credentials

A seemingly legitimate currency converter app has been caught stealing banking credentials from Android devices.

04 Nov 2018

India

Redmi Note 6 to launch in China on November 6

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest mid-range smartphone - Redmi Note 6 - in China on November 6.