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Micromax Yu Yuphoria 40-inch Smart TV launched at Rs. 18,499
Micromax sub-brand Yu has launched its Yuphoria Smart TV in India.
WhatsApp for Android gets Picture-in-Picture mode for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
After working on this much-anticipated feature for some time now, WhatsApp has finally released Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Android users.
WhatsApp Beta for Android gets 'Swipe to Reply' feature
'Swipe to Reply', a nifty WhatsApp feature that lets you quickly reply to an individual message, is finally coming to Android.
Beware WhatsApp users: This spyware can steal your WhatsApp data
A new Android-based spyware has been spotted on the internet, one that could compromise your smartphone's critical data including your WhatsApp messages, photos, and contacts.
Google brings 'floating keyboard' to help big-screen smartphone users
In a new development, Google's Gboard app has got a 'floating keyboard'.
WhatsApp to get 'Dark Mode', 'Swipe to Reply' features soon
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is working on a few nifty features, including a 'Swipe to Reply' feature, a new 'Dark Mode', and message forwarding.
#TechBytes: Here are 5 best custom Android UIs
Android is a mobile platform with diverse functionalities developed by tech giant Google. The umpteen customizations, speed, multi-tasking, and the adaptability to other manufacturers' custom ROMs offered by Android give it an upper hand over Apple's iOS.
5 ways to save battery on Android devices
Smartphones have become an absolute necessity for most of us owing to the functionalities they offer.
Rivaling Mi TVs, Blaupunkt launches Smart LED TVs in India
In a bid to challenge Xiaomi's best-selling Mi TVs, Blaupunkt has launched its latest range of LED TVs in India comprising the 4K UHD Premium, Smart Sound, and Family series.
Alongside Pixel 3, Google may unveil two Pixelbooks on October-9
In a new development, Google may unveil two new Pixelbooks alongside its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL on October 9.
#TechBytes: 8 WhatsApp tricks you didn't know existed
If you think you know all about your beloved instant messaging app, WhatsApp, then you're in for a (pleasant!) surprise.
Fortnite now has 15 million+ downloads on Android
Epic Games, recently, launched Fortnite on Android. It debuted on Galaxy Note 9.
Android phones will have 85% global market share in 2018
According to market research firm IDC, Android mobile phones will command 85% of the global market share in 2018, with shipment volumes expected to grow at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%, and touch 1.41 billion devices in 2022.
#TechBytes: 5 ways to save battery on Android devices
Smartphones have become an absolute necessity for most of us owing to the functionalities they offer.
How to use Gmail's 'Confidential Mode' on smartphones
After bringing major changes to its design and introducing new features for desktops, including the much talked about 'Confidential Mode', Gmail is now bringing the feature to smartphones.
7 much-awaited smartphones expected to launch by end of 2018
Smartphones have evolved dramatically, this year especially, with innovative tech like in-display fingerprint sensors, pop-up cameras, multiple-camera setup, etc.
Xiaomi launches Apple iPad look-alike Mi Pad 4 Plus
As a bigger version of its 8-inch Mi Pad 4, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Pad 4 Plus in China.
Android apps wrongly using SD Card might lead to hacking
In another discovery which raises concerns about cybersecurity, security firm Check Point has found a flaw that lets hackers take advantage of Android apps that make poor and unprotected use of external storage.
7 much-awaited smartphones expected to launch by end of 2018
Smartphones have evolved dramatically, this year especially, with innovative tech like in-display fingerprint sensors, pop-up cameras, multiple-camera setup, etc.
These Android phones look exactly like iPhone X
The market is flooded with notch-based display smartphones as almost every major OEM seems to have gotten on to the trend set by Apple's iPhone X.
What's new in Android Pie? Here's a comprehensive guide
Since its launch 10 years ago, Google's Android operating system has seen a slew of changes over the years.
Leica C-Lux digital camera launched in India for Rs. 85,000
Germany-based Leica has introduced its C-Lux digital camera in India.
Android P is releasing on August 20, suggests trusted tipster
There have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the release of Google's latest Android OS, the Android P.
Xiaomi introduces new feature phones, should Jio be worried?
As part of a crowdfunding initiative, Xiaomi has launched two new feature phones in China.
7 advantages Android users have over iOS users
The 'Android vs iOS' debate has been raging for over a decade now, and despite different groups putting forth different arguments, there seems to be no resolution to it.
Want to learn coding? These 5 apps can help
In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.
ICICI, HDFC customers, beware! Fake Android apps targeting sensitive data
Customers of ICICI, HDFC and RBL, beware: bogus banking apps for these banks have been released on Google Play, which can dupe you of your money.
Top 6 highly addictive casual games for every platform
Simple video games created for people to just have fun and de-stress are called casual games. They don't demand a lot of time and can be played anytime.
You can now access WhatsApp's suspicious link feature on Android
After announcing a slew of new features, and promising tighter security, WhatsApp is now globally rolling out a suspicious link identification feature, reports of which had surfaced earlier.
Xiaomi-owned Huami launches its smartwatches in India
Xiaomi-owned wearable brand Huami has launched its Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Stratos smartwatches in India.
After Android, UPI-based Truecaller Pay comes to iOS
Last year in March, popular caller identification app Truecaller, launched its UPI-based payment service - Truecaller Pay - for Android users in India.
World's 5 most expensive smartphones that money can buy
When the iPhone X launched last year, it took many of us by surprise - one for its never-seen-before notched display and two, for its hefty price tag of $1000.
Google reportedly working on Fuchsia, that would replace Android
Over the last couple of years, a team of engineers within Google have been working on a stealth project dubbed Fuchsia.
Ace your English vocab game with these apps
It's needless to say that a good vocabulary goes a long way in creating an everlasting impression. Most of us want to improve vocabulary, but lack the time and effort to do so.
WhatsApp Android beta gets 'Mute' button for notifications panel
Following reports that WhatsApp was testing two new features to be incorporated into the notifications panel, the Facebook-owned messaging service has now rolled out the 'Mute' option on the notification panel for all users having the latest WhatsApp beta version on their Android devices.
#WorldEmojiDay: The woman who decides how Google's emojis look like
Jennifer Daniel is the director of Android emojis at Google, or more loosely, the company's emoji interpreter.
#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an Android developer
Android is the world's most popular operating system. While it is found mostly on smartphones, Android is used on many other smart devices like intelligent speakers, televisions, watches, etc.
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.
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.
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.