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The cheapest smartphone with the most powerful processor has a major flaw

Xiaomi few days ago stirred the Indian smartphone market by launching the F1 smartphone under its new sub-brand Poco. The smartphone’s highlight is its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor offering for as low as Rs 20,999. The handset also comes in different variants based on RAM and storage capacities and is also currently the cheapest handset sporting the flagship Qualcomm processor. But it looks like there’s a limitation in the handset that might be a major let down for users. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2orGdMu

As Tesla shares fall, Amazon takes over as most shorted US stock

With Tesla Inc's shares briefly dipping below the $300 level on Thursday, the electric carmaker ceded its seat as the most shorted US stock to Amazon.com Inc, according to data from financial technology and analytics firm S3 Partners. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NC6TFx

OnePlus will open a store in Paris, France

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While it didn't bring any new devices, OnePlus was at IFA, including co-founder Carl Pei. He revealed something potentially even more exciting than a phone - OnePlus will open a brick-and-mortar store in Paris soon. OnePlus has been all about efficiency since its inception, which means focusing on online sales. The OnePlus 6 already has some retail presence in France, due to a partnership with carrier Bouygues (the phone is in around 20 stores now, but will expand to many more). But this will be a true OnePlus store and it will open in time for the next major launch, says Pei, likely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N7K5jI

Here is how this robot could protect the Great Barrier Reef

A robot submarine able to hunt and kill the predatory crown-of-thorns starfish devastating the Great Barrier Reef was unveiled by Australian researchers today. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2oqdFD3

Samsung readying Galaxy J4 Prime and Galaxy J6 Prime for launch

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Samsung is prepping Prime versions of its Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6 devices, as evidenced by the support pages it has up on its Vietnamese website. The devices have already been available in non-Prime form since this Spring. The Prime models will likely be powered by Snapdragon chipsets, instead of the Exynos 7570. Both the Galaxy J4 Prime and Galaxy J6 Prime will likely run Android 8.1 and not the Android 8.0 their Exynos-powered counterparts are running. Rumor has it that Samsung will release the Galaxy J4 Prime and J6 Prime this fall in Vietnam and the Netherlands. Source 1 |... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wtBONC

Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep

A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDTVHk

Another phone with camera slider showcased, this time from Lenovo

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The list of smartphones with a slide-out camera is getting bigger by the day. It all started with the vivo NEX and Oppo Find X and now we are hearing that the Honor Magic 2 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 are adopting the slide-out mechanism as well. It seems that Lenovo has been bitten by the periscope-like camera bug as well - the company's vice president just shared a video on Weibo showcasing a still unannounced Lenovo smartphone with extremely thin bezels, small chin and pop-up cameras in Find X style. Moreover, the video reveals that the phone will make use of an in-display fingerprint... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wBBjAf

Google has shortlisted these startups under its Launchpad Accelerator India programme

The startups will go through a two-week intensive mentorship boot camp, followed by customised virtual support for the remaining duration of three months from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Plt8ji

Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media

Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PR41Wy

Telecom Commission approves norms for network testing

The Telecom Commission today approved the norms for telcos to conduct network testing before commercial launch of mobile services, but capped the test phase for such trials to 180 days. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C3DQJB

Independent Strategy Analytics survey shows the Sony Xperia XZ3 has the best display

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Sony has once again tapped Strategy Analytics to conduct an independent testing of the Xperia XZ3 screen. That's the new P-OLED screen with 1,440 x 2,880px resolution. For the competition, SA gathered what it considered the leading phones on the market. Here's the roster below. Note that the testing was done between August 21 and 23 so the Galaxy Note9 was not available yet. Sony Xperia XZ3 • Samsung Galaxy S9 • Apple iPhone X Sony Xperia XZ2 • LG V30 • Huawei P20 Here's what the 202 consumers that participated saw. The devices were concealed to eliminate... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N7YX1q

Twitter issues new policy for ads in US

In a bid to tackle political interference on its platform, Twitter has announced a new policy and certification process for issuing advertisements in the US that will come into effect from September 30. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2N6dHhq

Mozilla Firefox will soon block ad tracking by default

Mozilla has announced some hard steps to ensure user privacy on its Firefox browser. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LIsAls

HTC U12 life hands-on review

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The U12 Life, which is HTC's fancy way of denoting its lite devices, lives up to its name. It is a solid mid-ranger, equipped just well enough to go against some current popular competitors from the likes of Xiaomi or Nokia. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PNXtbr

Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980 Launched as 'World's First Commercial 7nm SoC' at IFA 2018

Huawei said the TSMC 7nm process technology enables Kirin 980 to pack 6.9 billion transistors within a "1 square cm die size." from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NAZI0c

Honor Magic 2 will feature Oppo Find X-like pop-up camera

The handset is going to be the company's next flagship that will boast of an Oppo Find X-like slider that will house the front and rear cameras setup. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PUCHqA

Huawei Mate 20 Pro to launch on October 16 with Kirin 980 processor

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is all set to launch its Huawei Mate 20 series in October this year. The company made the announcement at the ongoing technology trade show IFA 2018 in Berlin. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LJm7GP

Oppo F9 Pro now on sale in India in various online and offline stores

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Oppo released its gorgeous mid-ranger, the F9 as the F9 Pro in India just last week. Pre-orders started the minute the device was announced and today the smartphone can be found in online and offline stores. Unlike some smartphones from the company, the F9 Pro can be found in more than one retailer - Amazon India, Flipkart and PayTM Mall. All prices seem leveled off and just to remind you, the handset ships with only one storage configuration - 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while color variants are Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue. The asking price is INR 23,990 ($338) and all the online... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2CfZB9h

Nubia Unveils Its Alpha Wearable Smartphone at IFA 2018, Red Magic Gaming Phone 'Coming Soon' to India

Nubia Red Magic, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer's latest gaming-focused smartphone, has been showcased by the brand at IFA 2018 in Berlin on Friday. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PoO6xL

Huawei has shipped more than 20 million handsets from the P20 and Mate 10 series

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Huawei just announced its next-generation HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset along with new P20 and P20 Pro color variants and AI Cube smarts speaker and GPS Locator. Yes, we know it's not the most exciting keynote although, the chipset makes it worthwhile to some extent. On stage, Richard Yu, an executive director and CEO of the Huawei Consumer Business group, took the time to boast about the successful P20 and Mate 10 series launch at the beginning of 2018. He revealed that both flagship lineups exceeded the 10 million shipments mark worldwide. Yet, the P20-series milestone is a bit more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NH225C

Xiaomi Says Data of Indian Users Is Being Migrated to Local Cloud Infrastructure

Last year, Xiaomi had said it was open to moving its servers in the country after the government directed manufacturers to outline their privacy measures. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2orVIEq

Huawei AI Cube Amazon Alexa powered smart speaker launched

Along with it's flagship processor Kirin 980, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has also launched it's Amazon Alexa-powered smart speaker called Huawei AI Cube. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C3sZiF

Qualcomm announces aptX Adaptive; plans to get rid of wired headphones

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IFA 2018 announcements are already rolling and Qualcomm joined the party. The San Diego company has just introduced the aptX codec for Bluetooth audio with Adaptive sound. The company introduced the platform with a promise for a robust, hi-res and glitch-free listening experience. The aptX Adaptive standard is designed to adjust depending on the content - be it gaming, video streaming or simply listening to your favorite songs on Spotify or any other music platform. It has simplified UI without extra gimmicky features and configurations. The new aptX version will bring easy... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C5kMKQ

Lenovo Yoga Chromebook, Chromebook C330, and Chromebook S330 launched

Electronics firms have been unveiling their range of new gadgets including smartphones, laptops, headphones at the tech fair IFA 2018, Berlin, Germany. Lenovo too has introduced its range on new products at the event. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LFiLEQ

Huawei launches Kirin 980, the company’s first 7nm processor

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has launched its much-teased flagship chipset Kirin 980 at the ongoing technology trade show IFA 2018. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2N7Ls1K

Warren Buffet Says iPhone 'Enormously Underpriced', Buys More Apple Stock

Berkshire has bought "just a little" more Apple stock since June 30, he said, when it had a 252 million share stake now worth more than $56 billion. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NGWnMU

Apple Watch Series 4: Here's the 'first look' at the upcoming smartwatch

Apple Watch is another big device that is likely to be unveiled at Apple's September 12 event where the company will be revealing the rumoured three iPhone models of 2018. Although the upcoming smartwatch is not as widely speculated as the iPhones. However, a new leak claims to offer the first clear look of the upcoming smartwatch. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C2NSL6

Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal

Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2POvKqW

Huawei Mate 20 Lite hands-on review

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Huawei has been great at bringing the premium features from its flagships to its mid-rangers. The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is practically dripping with AI functions and assists, most of which are photography-related. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N7iT4C

It's official, Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be unveiled in London on Oct 16

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During a keynote at the IFA show in Berlin, Huawei has confirmed that the Mate 20 series will be unveiled at a special event in London on October 16. Amusingly, Huawei has branded the Mate 20 as the first smartphone powered by the newly-announced Kirin 980. The Kirin 980 is no joke - it's the world's first 7nm chipset The Mate 20 series will consist of the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro (perhaps a Mate 20 Porsche Design) and the Mate 20 Lite, which was announced last week. The Mate 20 will feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a water drop notch, triple cameras, 4,200mAh battery, Wireless... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LKO9BP

Hands-on with Huawei's AI Cube smart speaker and GPS Locator

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Although not really a cube, Huawei's AI Cube smart speaker is an interesting addition to the company's portfolio and an unexpected one. According to analysts, the smart speaker market will reach 220 million in 2020, so Huawei wants to get into the action with a solution of its own. Just like all AI speakers, the AI Cube offers a smart assistant to take care of things you can't be bothered with by using your smartphone or PC. To our surprise, it's not Google's Assistant, but instead, the Chinese tech giant decided to partner with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. To our question why... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wudmLR

Huawei announces four new P20 Pro colors - we go hands-on

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Huawei P20 Pro was announced back in March during a glamorous event in Paris. When we reviewed the phone, we said it is the Huawei smartphone with the most complete package to date. After four months of heavy usage, we came out with the long-term review and the initial wow effect from the performance was gone. The Twilight color option was the key feature that relentlessly stayed with us. Huawei knows the design is a defining feature among flagships now and decided to introduce four new eye-grabbing color options at IFA 2018, two of them with leather texture. Yes, you read that right - the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NxqeHz

HiSilicon Kirin 980 is the world's first 7nm chipset, 37% faster than its predecessor

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As per tradition, Huawei just announced its high-performance flagship SoC at this year's IFA in Berlin - the HiSilicon Kirin 980 that's expected to power up the upcoming Mate 20-series. The key selling point of is that it's world's first 7nm-based chip (manufactured by TSMC) promising plenty of power and efficiency gains over its predecessor and over the 10nm chipsets by the competition. The Kirin 980 uses an 8-core CPU design with 2x high-performance Cortex-A76 cores and 2x "power-efficient" Cortex-A76 cores. We assume those two power-efficient Cortex-A76 cores are clocked lower than... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PnHkrZ

Sony Xperia XZ3 First Impressions

Sony has given its latest flagship, the Xperia XZ3, a major facelift. Will that be enough to make it a serious contender? Here are some early thoughts. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NahyKi

Coolpad Cool Play 7C With 18:9 Display Gets Listed Online: Price, Specifications, Features

Key features of the Coolpad Cool Play 7C include an 18:9 TFT panel, up to 4GB of RAM, and three gradient colour variants. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NDrl90

Vivo X23 confirmed specs leaked ahead of launch

The device will offer a 6.41-inch Super AMOLED display with an aspect 19:5:9 aspect ratio. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MDrYTi

Sony launches Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 high zoom cameras

The Cybershot DSC-HX99 and DSC-HX95 cameras come equipped with ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T 24-720mm lens. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PR6obX

Reliance to host JioPhone 2's next flash sale on September 6

The major difference between the two phones is that of price. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C3t8CH

ZTE Axon 9 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 launched

The handset packs in all the elements of a flagship smartphone such as Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, wireless charging as well as Quick Charge 4.0 support, AMOLED display and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MINbeP

Google Pixel 3 Live Images Leak, Tipping 5.5-Inch Display Without Notch, Snapdragon 845 SoC, and More

Googe Pixel 3 is expected to come with an upgraded 2,915mAh battery as opposed to a 2,700mAh battery found in Pixel 2. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LHBKyH

Jivi Mobiles launches new range of feature phones in India, price starts at Rs 899

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Jio Phone 2 Next Flash Sale Will Be on September 6

The Jio Phone 2 flash sale is expected to have limited units up for grabs, so buyers will have to be quick in adding a unit to the cart. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2MDgf7f

ZTE nubia wants to slap a smartphone on your wrist

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ZTE's sub-brand nubia has showcased a smart bracelet with a curved screen that's so big, you can easily say that it's a smartphone on your wrist. The device is called nubia-α and according to the teaser video, it can do pretty much everything a normal handset could. Remember when Lenovo introduced a flexible wrist phone some time ago? It seems like ZTE beat it to the punch and we are not talking about a concept here - the Chinese firm plans to release a ready product as early as next quarter. The video shows a flexible OLED screen, cellular connectivity, apps (probably Android)... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Pp3Alz

Oppo F9 Pro Now on Sale in India, via Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, and Offline Stores

Oppo F9 Pro price in India has been set at Rs. 23,990, and it will be made available in Starry Purple, Sunrise Red, and Twilight Blue colour variants. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Phb6i0

This could be the upcoming Google Pixel 3

The Google Pixel 3 is expected to be a powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 4GB of RAM. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NaaFIW

Haier launches IoT enabled smart laundry services in India

Home appliances and consumer electronics major, Haier has announced the launch of first-of-its-kind Haier Smart Laundry services in India. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LJaPCC

Google, Harvard to use machine learning to predict earthquake aftershock locations

Scientists from Harvard have teamed up with tech giant Google for using machine learning to predict where earthquake aftershocks may occur, a move that will help minimise impact of the natural disaster on lives and infrastructure in the coming years. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2N7qIXW

BlackBerry Key 2 LE with dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM launched at IFA 2018

BlackBerry, as expected, has introduced a slightly less powered version of its Key 2 smartphone, called the Key 2 LE. This handset comes at a more affordable price point and in three different colours – Slate (Black), Champagne (Gold) and Atomic (Red). The handset saw the light of the day during the IFA 2018 conference at Berlin. The handset, as the Key 2, has a physical keyboard with majority of the front space taken by the touch screen display. It retains most of the BlackBerry-specific features like seen in its more powerful sibling but falls short when it comes to specifications. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PSPA4k

Union IT Minister meets Sundar Pichai, seeks Google's involvement in empowering Indians

India seeks greater involvement of Google in digital inclusion programmes including "Digital Village" initiative to empower millions of people in the country, Union IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has told the company's CEO Sundar Pichai. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C1fjF5

Big TVs, 'cuddly' earphones and other hot tech trends from IFA 2018

Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, opens its doors Friday with a flood of new product launches.Here are some of the top trends making waves along the aisles:. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wAFP1N

China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children

New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NAnadV

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro to come with Snapdragon 660 in India

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Xiaomi launched its Redmi 5 series back in December 2017 and the Redmi Note 5 Pro made its way to India by February. In five days the country will finally get to see the next iteration of the affordable Redmi series, and one of the phones might be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. The Note variants aren't announced yet, but already appeared at numerous listings, including the EEC. Information coming from Weibo suggests the Redmi Note 6 Pro will make its way to India and will be powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset. Screenshot of the taken down post The post, albeit already deleted,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C4t5GS

Apple dominated global smartwatch market in Q2 2018

Apple continued to dominate the smartwatch market with a 41 per cent share as global smartwatch shipments grew 37 per cent Year-on-Year in the second quarter of 2018, a Counterpoint report said on Friday from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wx0t39

iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4 Renders Leaked Ahead of September 12 Launch

Reports have now surfaced that give us an alleged first look at the two iPhone XS OLED models and the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2wxQLgN

Motorola One, Motorola One Power With 19:9 Displays Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

Lenovo-owned Motorola has unveiled its latest Motorola One and Motorola One Power smartphones with Android One at IFA 2018 in Berlin. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2op6Gub

Honor Play review

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The alluring but always elusive gaming smartphone - many have tried to build it, even Razer, but no one did it perfectly. Now, Honor is also joining the gaming race but with a new concept. Instead of greatness, the new Honor Play is pursuing affordability. And that's a very welcome turn of events. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PmYBBz

Motorola quietly unveils its first Android One handsets - the one and one power

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The motorola one and one power (apparently with no capital letters) have been leaking all over the web for the past few months and some of the recent reports even suggested that the newly launched Motorola P30 for the Chinese market is actually the motorola one for the global market. There's also plenty of evidence that the P30 Note equals to the motorola one power but today's quiet announcement from the company is here to debunk those myths. It appears that the motorola one and one power are entirely new devices even though they share similar design and hardware with their Chinese... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGYcbd

Gmail replies: Creepy or useful?

Humans aren't reading people's emails, but machines are scanning them. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wwwOYq

Motorola quetly unveils its first Android Go handsets - the one and one power

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The motorola one and one power (apparently with no capital letters) have been leaking all over the web for the past few months and some of the recent reports even suggested that the newly launched Motorola P30 for the Chinese market is actually the motorola one for the global market. There's also plenty of evidence that the P30 Note equals to the motorola one power but today's quiet announcement from the company is here to debunk those myths. It appears that the motorola one and one power are entirely new devices even though they share similar design and hardware with their Chinese... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PR5Lzh

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Android 8.1 Oreo-Based MIUI Update to Roll Out This Week in India

Xiaomi will roll out the latest Android-8.1 Oreo-based Global Stable ROM for Redmi Note 5 users later this week. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2MC0ZHX

IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'; issues advisory listing precautions

The IT Ministry has issued an advisory against the deadly 'momo challenge', asking parents and guardians to protect children from the game which lures players into a series of violent acts, ending with a suicide dare. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C2BISd

Meizu 16X passes by TENAA with Snapdragon 710

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Meizu 16 was unveiled last month along with a Meizu 16 Plus, but the company CEO promised a more affordable device with Snapdragon 710 that will be called Meizu 16X. The phone now appeared with a model number M872Q at TENAA, revealing its front and back, along with all the specs. Meizu 16X on TENAA Since the Meizu 16 Plus was initially called M892Q and the vanilla Meizu 16 was M882Q, it is pretty safe to consider this phone as the Meizu 16X. We are also sure this is the Qualcomm platform since only the 710 has cores that clock up to 2.2 GHz. Meizu is one of the last... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wrvSos

Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU

No change in H-1B visa policy: US official

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MDJsit

Google Assistant goes bilingual

Google Assistant will now be able to understand and speak more than one language at a time, the company announced on Friday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C20QZy

Infinix Note 5 with Android One to go on first Flipkart sale today at 12PM

Hong Kong-based mobile manufacturer Infinix launched its first Android One smartphone, Infinix Note 5 earlier this month. The smartphone is now set to go on its first sale on Flipkart at 12pm today. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2LJ8yqM

Honor Play with 16MP selfie camera to go on Amazon sale at 12PM today

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is here with yet another flash sale of its latest smartphone Honor Play. The smartphone is up for sale on e-commerce platform Amazon at 12pm today. Those interested should rush to the e-tailer’s website and grab one for themselves. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Cc7Va2

Dates of Apple's biggest event announced: 3 iPhones, AirPods 2 and other likely launches

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to unveil 2018 iPhone models along with some other Apple gadgets at the event. So, here is what all Apple might launch on September 12. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NAqS7e

Here’s how much Apple CEO earned in the last seven years as compared to the Facebook CEO

Apple is no doubt one of the most profitable companies in the world and as one can expect its CEO gets paid generously. To bring this in reference, Equilar the firm that provides executive compensation benchmarking did some number crunching and came up with the total amount of money Tim Cook earned since he took up the position of CEO at Apple. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MCS48Y

Drones as backup dancers? Yes, Drake did so in a concert

A couple of days ago the widely popular musician performed at New York’s Madison Square Garden in front of 18,000 fans. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MHDCNa

How to check PNR status using WhatsApp

Till sometime back, checking your PNR or live train status was a tedious job. As train passengers were required to call on the Indian Railway’s reservation enquiry number ‘139’ or spend too much time in front of their computer screen for updates. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NAhvEA

Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'

A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NyuA1l

Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news

BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2wsVrFs

Bye bye loneliness

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX

Apple Watch Series 4 shows off its big display in a leaked render

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The first renders showing the upcoming iPhone XS and its bigger sibling (possibly to be called iPhone XS Plus) weren't it in terms of Apple-related leaks for the day. We've also got an official looking render of the Apple Watch Series 4. At first sight it's got a familiar look, and it's even expected to have the exact same length and width as its predecessor. The difference, however, is in the screen. Specifically, the fact that the Series 4 will employ a bigger display in the same chassis, by trimming the bezels. Past rumors said the new panel would be around 15% bigger. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PQCzby

Google Pixel 3 live images appear

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A complete review of the yet unreleased Google Pixel 3 XL appeared online last week, just to be followed by another full-scale review a day later. They both concentrated on the bigger phone, saying nothing about the vanilla Pixel 3. Lo and behold, several days later live images of the phone finally appeared on Reddit, and by the looks of it, the phone will come with a 5.5" tall screen, no notch and dual selfie cameras. Google Pixel 3 live images Google is not big on the design changes - it looks like the phone will look a lot like the predecessor Pixel 2. The back will be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LDO0QE

Nikon announces D3500 DSLR for $499

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Nikon has launched a new entry-level DSLR, the Nikon D3500, which replaced its previous model, the D3400, that was launched two years ago. The D3500 isn't remarkably different from its predecessor but does feature some notable changes. It has a different design that is both smaller and lighter than the D3400. The battery performance has also improved, and the D3500 is now capable of 1550 shots on a single charge. The price has also been reduced. The D3500 with a single AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens will be available for $499. A dual kit lens including... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wBTyWc

Olloclip's new Multi-Device Clip lens mount is compatible with most mobile devices

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Olloclip has unveiled a new lens mount for your smartphone today. It's descriptively called the Multi-Device Clip, and it should work with most mobile devices. So you'll finally be able to use Olloclip's add-on lenses even if you don't have an iPhone - starting next month, when the Multi-Device Clip will become available for $60. Your purchase will include one of the Connect X lenses that the Multi-Device Clip is designed to be used with. Any additional lens will cost you $45. Your options are: super-wide (four-element lens with 120-degree visibility), ultra-wide (with 155-degree... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGKhBU

Jaybird X4 announced with water-resistant design

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Jaybird has launched the new X4 Bluetooth wireless headset. It features improved design over the previous X3 model while maintaining most of the features and performance. The X4 features an IPX7 certified design, which makes it a lot more water-resistant than the X3 that were merely sweat-resistant. The X4 also features a new Speed Cinch cord design that lets you tighten the slack at the back of your neck for a more comfortable fit. Apart from the design, not much else has changed. It still has the same audio quality and the same 8-hour battery life. It also unfortunately has... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGFoJ4

LG Candy smartphone announced, available in India September 1

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LG has launched a new smartphone called Candy in India. The phone is priced at INR 6999 ($98) and will be available starting September 1 across retail outlets. As you can tell from the price, the LG Candy is a budget Android smartphone. It features a 5.0-inch 720p IPS display with a 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera on the front. It's powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. It's kept running by a 2500mAh removable battery. The phone comes with four different colors covers in the package. Black is the default but users can also... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N5spFl

vivo X23 specs appear on a leaked presentation slide

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The vivo X23 is launching on September 6 and it looks like it plans to leak every single day until that point. This time around, we get a shot of what is said to be a presentation slide listing the phone's specs. Given that the source has already removed the image, and the close proximity of the announcement itself, this may be legit despite containing one glaring typo. That's further solidified by the fact that these specs come to reconfirm what has already been outed about the X23. So, the device should have a 6.41" 1080x2340 Super AMOLED touchscreen with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LEQSfX

Google Assistant is now bilingual

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Google's Assistant has become the first service of its kind to gain bilingual abilities. At the moment, you can talk to it in any combination of English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese, while more languages are going to be supported for this new feature "in the coming months". The company's demos show full sentences spoken in each language, to which the Assistant responds appropriately. So it seems like you can't mix and match languages within the same request you make to it, but this is still quite the technical accomplishment, part of Google's multi-year effort to make... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MCh7sW

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 to Launch in October, Oppo Find X-Like Camera Slider Teased

Xiaomi has revealed the launch date and posted a teaser image of a bezel-less Mi Mix 3. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2oqLOCV

Xiaomi's Poco F1 Does Not Support HD Video Streaming on Most Major Platforms

It seems that Xiaomi's Poco F1 does not support Widevine L1 that is required for HD video streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, etc. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PkisBu

ZTE Axon 9 Pro With 6.21-Inch Display, Snapdragon 845 SoC, Dual Cameras Launched at IFA 2018: Price Specifications

The price of Axon 9 Pro has been set at EUR 649, and it will go on sale this September. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BZvpPk

BlackBerry KEY2 LE With Snapdragon 636 SoC, 3,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

BlackBerry KEY2 LE has been launched - let's get into the pricing, availability, and specifications. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2wp8IPt

Realme 1 Base Model With 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage Discontinued in India

Realme 1's base model has been discontinued in India, the company confirmed to Gadgets 360. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2omnbY4

Honor 8X Max Specifications, Design, Colours, Features Tipped by Online Listing Ahead of Launch

Honor 8X Max is now listed on China's JD.com revealing possible price and key specification details. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PPb2rc

Xiaomi Poco F1 Kernel Source Code Released, Next Flash Sale on September 5

Xiaomi has released the kernel source code for its newly launched Poco F1 phone on GitHub. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PJToFf

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo-Based MIUI 9.6.5.5.0 Update: Report

Xiaomi has reportedly started rolling out the MIUI 9.6.5.5.0 update based on Android 8.1 Oreo. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BYlKbQ

Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro: Which One's Best Suited to Your Needs?

We compare the recently launched Mi A2 with the Redmi Note 5 Pro to find out which of these smartphones from Xiaomi is the better buy. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2oiGOA7

Sony to Launch New Xperia Smartphones on August 30 at IFA 2018

Sony has published a teaser and looks like at least one Xperia handset will be launched this month. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2POnQOq

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Price Leaked, Said to Arrive in 3 Colour Options

Reputed smartphone tipster Roland Quandt took to Twitter on Tuesday to reveal that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro will soon be a reality. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NskXkB

Moto G7 Live Image Leak Tips Waterdrop Display Notch, Dual Rear Cameras

The Moto G7 is expected to sport Moto G6 Plus-like specifications, and sport a rear fingerprint sensor. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NwjauP

Realme 2 vs Redmi Note 5 vs Oppo A3s vs Honor 7C: Price in India, Specifications Compared

The Realme 2 price in India, specifications have been compared with those of Redmi Note 5, Oppo A3s, and Honor 7C. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2N1xgaw

iPhone 2018 Models Shipments to Be Highest Since iPhone 6 Series: Report

Shipments of the new iPhone lineup is expected to hit 70 million to 75 million units, by the end of 2018 alone. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NtNUN0

HTC U12 Life With Snapdragon 660, 4GB RAM Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of August 30 Launch

The HTC U12 Life will be a dual-SIM smartphone and might be the first HTC smartphone to be launched with Android Pie out-of-the-box. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PfjBdv

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Units Leaking Light From Display Edges: Report

Some Samsung Galaxy Note 9 users have reported of light leakage along the edge of the display, while others are not suffering from it because of the way they are painted. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NuWpaY

Huawei Overtakes Apple to Become World's Second Biggest Smartphone Vendor in Q2 2018: Gartner

The Gartner report also noted that the overall global smartphone sales grew 2 percent in Q2 2018 to reach 374 million units. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2MSexyr

iPhone XS and its bigger sibling get pictured in leaked renders

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While this year's three new iPhone models have been leaking a lot as we get closer to the September 12 event during which they'll get official, there's been some controversy around their names. Not anymore, according to a new report from 9to5Mac. The successor to the iPhone X, with its similar looks and 5.8" touchscreen, will allegedly be called iPhone XS. This is a certainty, apparently. What's less clear is what the bigger, 6.5" model will be called - iPhone XS Plus perhaps? Anyway, here they are, one on top of the other, in the first leaked render depicting two thirds of Apple's 2018... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NzOxEY

The Pocophone F1 can't stream HD video from Netflix, Hulu or Amazon as it turns out

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Here we go again - the Pocophone F1 does not have Widevine L1. Technical details aside, this means that you won't have access to HD quality videos from streaming services - Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, BBC, all the major players rely on it. Widevine is a DRM system that ensures a video stream cannot be copied illegally. There are three levels, but essentially any stream with 720p resolution and above requires L1. The phone does come with L3, which enables 540p streaming, but even on a mobile screen it doesn't look great. Widevine is not something you can just install, even an OTA update... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2omMWYb

Ola announces think tank for mobility research

Ride-sharing provider Ola on Thursday announced a policy research and social innovation unit called "Ola Mobility Institute". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wuie3Q

8K TVs unveiled by Samsung and LG at Ifa tech show

The world's two bestselling television-makers are showing off rival 8K screens at the Ifa tech show in Berlin. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N54SVg

Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave

Microsoft will begin requiring its contractors to offer their US employees paid leave to care for a new child. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2olxrj8

ZTE Axon 9 Pro hands-on review

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ZTE has been branching out its mobile business quite a bit lately. Experimenting with various concepts, like the nubia Red Magic, just to see what sticks. Still one family has been notably missing form the Chinese manufacturer's lineup for quite some time. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LFbIvK

Apple Sends Invites for September 12 Launch Event, 2018 iPhone Models Expected

Apple has sent out official media invitations to an event on September 12, which is most likely to be the launch of three new iPhone models. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PmHiRr

BlackBerry KEY2 LE is already up for pre-order in the UK and Netherlands

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Mere hours have passed since BlackBerry made the KEY2 LE official but already the phone can be ordered in the UK and the Netherlands by eager early adopters. Retailer Unlocked-Mobiles has the KEY2 LE up for pre-order at a price of £349 for a Black 32GB model with shipping estimated for September 10. Dutch retailer Belsimpel also has a pre-order up for the KEY2 LE with a price tag of €429 and a supposed shipping in 2 weeks. BlackBerry's latest phone will cost $449 in the US, CAD 579 in Canada and €429 in the rest of Europe. If you're not up to speed with what the BlackBerry... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LAoX0R

Official: Apple will show off its 2018 iPhones on September 12

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The date is set - Apple will unveil its new iPhone lineup on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, one year to the date from its last iPhone event. The star of the show will be the new iPhone and more specifically the new iPhones. We're almost certain there will be three iPhone models - an updated 5.8-inch iPhone, a new cheaper 6.1-inch LCD iPhone and a 6.5-inch flagship within the dimensions of the current iPhone 8 Plus. The event could show new iPad Pro's. Rumor has it both the iPad Pro 10.5 and Pro 12.9 will get thinner bezels, Face ID and more streamlines... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Nya0hF

ZTE loses $1.1 billion in 1H 2018 due to US ban but expects growth to return in 2019

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After battling the US sanctions for the most part of 2018, ZTE finally settled for $1.7 billion in sanctions and paid $1.4 billion back in July. This has resulted in the worst half ever by recording a net loss of $1.1 billion. But despite the bad first half of 2018, the company is still expected to post a net profit between $3.54 million and $146.40 million throughout Q3 2018. Orders and production have returned to normal and are in line with July and August plans. The projected net loss due to the US ban is right on point - between 7 and 9 billion yuan. Looking ahead, the company... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2oogxjS

Apple sends out 2018 iPhone launch invite, here’s the date of unveiling

After months of waiting, we finally have the confirmed dates for the 2018 Apple iPhone launch. The Cupertino-based tech firm has sent out media invitation revealing the date when we will be seeing the next-gen iPhone lineup. As it happens every time, Apple is holding the event in the month of September and on the same day as last year. The date, however, is different this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C22Vo1

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 pictured with a Find X-esque camera slider, coming in October

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Okay, now we know for sure what the 2019 trend will be - camera sliders. It all started when vivo announced its NEX S concept at this year's MWC in Barcelona. Later on introduced a finished device. Oppo was then fast to respond with an even bigger slider on its Find X flagship and now Honor is looking to introduce the Magic 2 smartphone with the same camera mechanism. Well, it didn't take long for another one to pop up but this time from an entirely different Chinese smartphone maker - Xiaomi. The company's president just posted a render of the still unannounced Mi Mix 3 - a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2N2z7fv

Twitter may tell you whom to 'unfollow' in future

While Twitter is yet to share a timelines as to by when this feature will rolled out, the company did not share as to how it will decide the recommendation 'unfollow' list. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wyoCGu

IT Ministry warns against deadly 'momo challenge'

The advisory asks people to watch out for unusual signs and symptoms in children including social withdrawal, low mood, sudden outbursts of anger and loss of interest in routine activities. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BXJJrA

Spending on information security services may touch $1.9 billion in 2019, says report

It is on pace to reach USD 1.7 billion in 2018, an increase of 12.5 per cent over 2017, according to the latest forecast from Gartner. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2MGvHj1

BlackBerry KEY2 LE hands-on review

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Call it circumstance, an unnatural attraction towards stand-out design and functionality, or some of us, around the office simply showing our age and geeky nature. Regardless of the particular reasoning behind it, we kind of liked the BlackBerry KEY2 and judging by some of the responses, we have been reading in our review, we're definitely not the only ones. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PLNkfc

BlackBerry announces the KEY2 LE - toned-down KEY2 version with cool color options

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The BlackBerry KEY2 was well-received by the Android community, especially by the business users in the US, Canada, Germany and Central EU. However, we can't overlook the fact that the KEY2's price tag is a little off for the hardware it offers. So here's where the BlackBerry KEY2 LE comes into play - a slightly toned-down version of the original while retaining the iconic features that made the KEY2 a great business-oriented device. BlackBerry KEY2 LE in Slate On contrary to the original's Snapdragon 660, the "lite" version settles for the Snapdragon 636 chipset paired with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MDX0KU

The ZTE Axon 9 Pro runs stock Android, boasts stereo speakers and a large battery

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After skipping a year, ZTE's budget-friendly flagship is back - check out the Axon 9 Pro. It runs stock Android now (8.1 Oreo) on Qualcomm's top Snapdragon while sipping power from a large 4,000mAh battery. Starting with the screen, it's still an AMOLED panel but that's where similarities end. It's bigger, 6.21", it has a notch and it has 1080p+ resolution (down from QHD on the Axon 7). The good news is that the screen is HDR10-capable and it has an RGB sensor for accurate white balance. Even better - Axon's powerful stereo speakers are still on board. They are Dolby Atmos-enabled to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ooZBtG

Micromax Yu Ace vs Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Core: Best smartphone under Rs 7,000

Micromax's sub-brand YU is back. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wunmVs

Asus ROG Scar II, Hero II gaming laptops launched at a starting price of Rs 1,39,990

Asus has been aggressively expanding its gaming laptop line up in India. Adding to the list are three new gaming laptops falling under the ‘ROG’ series. The list includes two variants of ROG SCAR II and a variant of ROG Hero II. The Taiwanese tech firm is stressing on the gaming laptops’ keyboard, narrow bezel display and few inbuilt tech to keep the device cool and at its best. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wwPjLv

New images of the vivo V11 Pro surface

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The upcoming vivo V11 Pro has been heavily rumored to the point where we know about as much as there is to know about it. So these fresh pictures of the device caught in the wild don't reveal anything new but serve to reiterate what we've seen so far. The V11 Pro will have a dual camera on the back, a fingerprint scanner embedded into the display and a water drop notch. vivo V11 Pro caught in the wild The remaining three images of the vivo V11 Pro are from a retail store and the device is a non-functioning sales dummy. It serves as an example of the V11 Pro held in hand and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2LGdOvf

Android Phones to Have 85 Percent Global Market Share In 2018: IDC

Android mobile phones will take around 85 percent share of the global market in 2018 as volumes are expected to grow, IDC said. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LFdSvx

Sony launches flagship smartphone Xperia XZ3 with OLED display

It comes as the successor to the Xperia XZ2 and features Snapdragon 845 processor from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2NthUZw

Flipkart sold out of Nokia 6.1 Plus phones in three minutes

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The first batch of Nokia 6.1 Plus phones in India started selling right on schedule - 12:00pm local time. And by 12:03pm Flipkart was all out of stock. The retailer doesn't say how many units were sold in total, but it did say that it was selling 150 phones a second. Multiplied by 180 seconds that's 27,000. Keep in mind that the phone was also available on Nokia.com, so the total will be higher. More Nokia 6.1 Plus units are on the way, the next sale on Flipkart will be on September 6 at 12 noon local time. Nokia.com should be restocking as well, but there's no info on when that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wrNNen

Hackers now prefer low-profile attacks to steal money, says cybersecurity firm

Crypto-jacking -- where a hacker steals cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin from digital wallets -- attempts are making the biggest impact so far this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BZT3eM

This state may switch to electric-battery buses

Karnataka would switch over to battery-driven electric buses in Bengaluru and phase out polluting diesel vehicles for public transport over the next five years, a senior Minister said on Wednesday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PQizWs

Facebook, Twitter executives to appear before US Congress

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg are scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C0G6RR

Honor teases the Honor Magic 2 with slide-out cameras and FullView display

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After announcing the Honor Play for the global market, the company's president surprised us all by teasing the successor to the original Honor Magic. The latter was released back in December 2016 and never got a follow-up until now, of course. The successor is called Magic 2 and the device didn't get a proper announcement - the George Zhao just teased some of the key features. The most noticeable one is the so-called FullView display - no notches, no big ugly chins - just display. And as you may have figured out by yourselves, the device will have slide-out cameras as there's no room... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PONEKj

Celebgate hacker jailed over Jennifer Lawrence hack

Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence was targeted in the hack, for which three others have already been jailed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C1QRTR

Honor Play shines on the global scene for €329

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Sony announced a new phone, LG introduced two devices and Honor lined up with the big players to announce a global arrival of its cheapest Kirin 970-powered smartphone Honor Play. The device was initially introduced in India with a price tag between $290 and $350, but now it will reach all markets, including the European and North American countries. Honor Play in Midnight Black, Navy Blue and Ultra Violet The Honor Play is marketed as a gaming smartphone and as such arrives with GPU Turbo, making it the 8th Honor device with the feature that enhances performance and lowers... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NvjOsM

Sony Xperia XZ3 with curved display launched

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wzlOJ5

New York renamed 'Jewtropolis' in map hack

Snapchat's mapping software appears to have been hacked in what it calls an act of vandalism. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9GiCN

Tagg introduces Airbuds Bluetooth earphones, priced at Rs 2,499

It is priced at Rs 2,499 and is available on Amazon and Flipkart. As part of the launch offer, the earphones can be purchased at Rs 1,749 on the company’s website. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PR21h9

The new Sony WH-1000XM3 have a dedicated noise-canceling processor

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Sony released the third generation of its premium noise-canceling headphones - the Sony WH-1000XM3. They are more comfortable thanks to the redesigned earpads and they are lighter than the 2nd generation so you can wear them all day (however, this was done by dropping the metal elements in favor of plastic). The biggest improvement comes from the dedicated QN1 noise-canceling processor. Most NC headphones block out droning noises (e.g. from an engine), but the QN1 can also cancel out voices. If you do need to hear what people are saying, ‘Quick Attention' mode reduces the volume... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NyBMKQ

Sony Xperia XZ3 With Android Pie, Snapdragon 845 SoC Launched at IFA 2018

Sony Xperia XZ3 will launch in varied markets by September end, and will run on Android Pie out-of-the-box. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PoNqIX

HTC U12 Life with 6-inch display, Snapdragon 636 processor launched

The HTC U12 Life is mid-range smartphone and is priced at $390 which roughly translates to around Rs 28,000. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wu2zkS

Google Home Max lands in the UK

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Google Home Max was announced back in October 2017 at the Pixel 2 unveiling. The smart speaker was made available for purchase in the US right in time for Christmas and eventually made its way outside the country as late as May. Now, the United Kingdom is also joining the party where the Google Assistant-enabled gadget is finally available. The Google Home Max has 4.5" woofers and is 20 times louder, according to Google. It is the first from the Home family to adapt and adjust to the environment - it learns its position in a room and sets up to listen properly and provide the answers... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wAQmKs

Sony launches new MHC-V21D portable party system at Rs 18,990

Japanese electronics firm Sony has expanded its range of audio products with the introduction of MHC-V21D audio system in India. The new party system is priced at Rs 18,990 and is available at electronics retail stores across the country as well as on Amazon and Flipkart. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C8ciCC

Diesel introduces Full Guard 2.5 touchscreen smartwatch at Rs 24,495

Italian smartwatch brand Diesel has launched its premium Full Guard 2.5 touchscreen smartwatch. It is priced at Rs 24,495 and will be available in the country from November this year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2N0j1my

Facebook briefly removes Holocaust article

After creating a lot of furore following removal of a photojournalistic image from its platform, the company again drew ire this week for removing a news article posted by Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2C2lxnW

Sony Xperia XZ3 hands-on review

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Sony has always had its own, rather unique approach to mobile design. Whether you liked the boxier look of old, favour the curves of the new "Ambient Flow" concept or don't really find either appealing, it is hard to ignore one irrefutable accomplishment of the Japanese design team - continuity. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PKLTOh

Sony Xperia XZ3 unveiled: Big, curved OLED display!

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Where there's smoke, there's fire. In the case of the new Xperia XZ3 - plenty of it. As per what many originally dismissed as outlandish rumors, the new flagship features a huge, 6-inch, curved OLED, HDR display. A first for the Japanese giant, which will more than likely, stir up some commotion and controversy among fans. Whether you like the new form factor and the jump to OLED or not, Sony made sure the panel it picked looks gorgeous, featuring an 18:9, "Extended display" aspect ratio, QHD+ resolution and the company's standard and long-standing plethora of display optimization... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2NsPT4i

HTC U12 Life With Unique Dual-Finish Back Launched at IFA 2018: Price, Specifications

HTC U12 Life is priced at GBP 300, and should arrive in Europe, Asia, and Middle East sometime in late September. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2wtIjzT

LG G7 One, G7 Fit hands-on review

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LG has so many ideas that it can't fit them all in one phone, so it releases several versions of each pohne. It happened to the V30 and it's happening to the LG G7 ThinQ. There are two new G7 models, one is the company's first Android One phone, the other is a ‘lite' version of the G-series flagship. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2C1HIL4

Google says Trump's bias claims are 'not true'

Claims Google did not promote President Trump's State of the Union address are denied by the search giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PNKMxc

Honor 7S India Launch Said to Be in First Week of September

Honor 7S will be launched in India next week, according to a report by IANS that cites industry sources. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NyeXa0

Honor 7S India Launch Said to Be in First Week of September

Honor 7S will be launched in India next week, according to a report by IANS that cites industry sources. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2NyeXa0

Samsung launches world’s first 8K QLED TV at IFA 2018

Samsung has unveiled what can be called as the ‘world’s first’ QLED TV that boasts of 8K resolution. Named Samsung Q900R QLED 8K, the TV was introduced during the company’s pre-IFA 2018 event in Berlin. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wwhIRV

Tractor in PUBG makes Anand Mahindra curious

Some ardent fans of the game also tagged Anand Mahindra on Twitter expressing their glee on seeing an Indian brand in PUBG. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wzDDZB

Watch the Honor Play Global Launch livestream at 2PM CEST

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The summer has been filled with Huawei announcements - first it was the Nova 3, later followed by the Nova 3i with a more affordable chipset. Later the company's subsidiary introduced the Honor Play in India which is basically the Nova 3 chipset with the Nova 3i camera and an aluminum back panel. Today Honor is having an event in Berlin as part of IFA 2018 where the phone will be launched for all remaining global markets. The event for the "crazy fast, crazy smart" Honor Play begins at 2 PM CET. We already got our hands on the device and published first impressions before the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2oqnWz3

Google's Chrome OS may get this feature before Apple macOS

Apple has already brought face recognition in its iPhone handsets and could soon bring it to large screen devices as well. But its rival Google might be a step ahead as the firm is now said to soon include face recognition into its Chrome OS platform. That means those who are using Pixel Book or Chromebook may soon have a new security login feature. For now, Chromebook users can login using their Google account passwords or a PIN. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wrbAes

Micromax wants you to forget 'Mi' after the new Yu Ace smartphone launch

Domestic handset brand Micromax's sub-brand YU has expanded its smartphone portfolio in the country with the addition of a new entry-level smartphone, YU Ace. The company, which launched its last smartphone Yu Yureka 2 in September 2017, has been Yu Ace launch since last few days. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PlKkW5

Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares

Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh

YU Ace goes official with a big 4,000mAh battery and a small price tag

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The budget brand YU is back after months of laying low. The YU Ace will be available exclusively through Flipkart and will costs INR 6,000 ($85/€75) when it launches on September 6. It has specs similar to the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, which will arrive in India the day before. The Ace has a larger battery, however, 4,000mAh worth of power. That should last for quite a while considering the MediaTek MT6739WW chipset features a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor at 1.5GHz. The phone will run Android 8.0 Oreo at launch. There are two versions of the phone - with 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage and with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2wp0h6S

Yu Ace With 18:9 Display, 4,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Yu Ace price in India has been set at Rs. 5,999 for its lone 2GB RAM/ 16GB inbuilt storage variant. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2LGXs5X

OxygenOS Open Beta for Oneplus 5/5T adds selfie portrait mode and more

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OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 15 and 17 for the OP5T and OP5, respectively. The new software update adds front camera portrait mode, various system bug fixes and some other minor tweaks. It's good to see OnePlus keeping its promises from the Open Ears Forum that the company held last month. The new patch to the Open Beta software hint at a major stable release after the incremental OnePlus 5 and 5T firmware update last week. This time around, the patch adds portrait mode to the selfie cam and bumps up the security patch to August 2018. It also takes care of some... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2olY6fD

Portronics introduces Sound Slick II multimedia speaker at Rs 3,999

Home-grown digital product maker Portronics has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Sound Slick II multimedia speakers in the country. The device is priced at Rs 3,999 and comes in Black colour. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2wrVUI9

Poco Launcher appears on Google Play

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Xiaomi launched the Pocophone F1 with customized MIUI 9.6, called MIUI for Poco. The Nova Launcher lookalike brought faster UI animations, cleaner Android look and plenty of standard MIUI features like hiding apps or a quick drawer, sitting left from the Home Screen. Apparently Xiaomi is so proud of its product, it pushed the Poco Launcher to Google Play for all devices. Poco Launcher features The Poco Launcher finally brings an app drawer to the MIUI feeling for a sleeker look of the home screen. There is a search for apps, and they all can be sorted not only by Install... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PRJL7w