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An internal document addressed to all Apple Store employees and Apple authorized resellers has been obtained by MacRumors. The document outlines a new 45-day return period for the Apple Watch Series 4 due to the ECG (electrocardiogram) sensor embedded into the Watch's body. Likely due to the medical nature of the ECG, Apple had to add the extra month's time to the regular 14-day return policy for most of Apple's products. Should you request a refund past the first fourteen days, you'll need to contact Apple directly by telephone, email, or online chat. If you do take your Watch Series 4... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SkSvTP

In a blog post, Google has announced that the G Suite Enterprise users can organise meeting on Hangout Meet with up to 100 participants. It currently allows 50 users. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Q3Csgx

Game developer Treyarch has recently rolled out a new update for its Black Ops 4 game. The new patch includes several new changes, features and bug fixes on all the platforms. The update brings a new multiplayer playlist for the PS4 version of the game as well as another game stability improvements. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RmYAPD

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The latest feature to come to YouTube Music is the ability to tune the equalizer settings right from within the app. The change was first noticed in 9to5Google's teardown of the app from a few weeks ago and now appears to be rolling out to all users. Version 2.59 of YouTube Music has the new menu in the app's Settings right below the Streaming Quality option. The interface looks quite similar to the equalizer found in the Google Play Music app. Source: 9to5Google There are 12 presets to choose from, or you can customize five range sliders and fine tune a bass boost or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2RxJ7fu

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With spam callers increasingly becoming an issue all over the world, India set out to tackle the problem by implementing a "Do Not Disturb" app that could let users report spam numbers and register to a ‘do not call' registry so that Indian subscribers can see relief from constant telemarketing calls. Apple was slow to adopt India's "TRAI DND" (as the app is called) and the TRAI - Indian telecom regulator threatened to ban iPhones from Indian networks if Apple didn't approve the app before January 2019. This was back in July. TRAI DND on App Store The DND app was launched for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2E5XrZL

Smartphone cameras continue to get better, thanks to better hardware and powerful software. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SppFSz

Samsung has now gone ahead and released the second One UI beta that comes with certain bug fixes and improvements. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BGFyOP

Toptec, which produces automated equipment to make mobile phone display panels, denied any wrongdoing. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Rswin2

Motorola reportedly kicked off a soak test earlier this month to test Android Pie on the Moto X4. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Shp6db

Oppo is reportedly working on its own foldable smartphone and is gearing up to announce it as soon as MWC 2019 in February next year. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RhdEhE

Hsinchu-based TSMC has scores of customers, including tech giants Apple and Qualcomm, second-tier players like AMD, and minnows such as Ampere Computing. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2TUGtlH

Honor 8C features a 19:9 display, AI-enhanced cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery. Does it have what what it takes to keep the competition at bay? Find out in our full review. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2FLa9yA

Huawei on Wednesday said it would set up 100 exclusive experience zones through its retail partners by 2019. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2r9YnUz

Huawei is reportedly gearing up to unveil its first-ever smartphone, the Nova 4, with an all-screen design and a hole to fit in the selfie camera. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Rhrf8x

The new software update for the Nokia 7 Plus carries version 3.39B and is 462.8MB in size. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2rb5Ani

Honor 8C price in India starts at Rs. 11,999 for the base 4GB/ 32GB storage model. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Aw8nf4

Realme U1 vs Redmi Note 6 Pro vs ZenFone Max Pro M1 — the new Realme U1 takes on popular phones in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price segment. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2KIjbeK

ZTE sub-brand Nubia has launched the all-new Red Magic Mars gaming smartphone in China from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2DR3Qao

Nokia 8.1 is all set to become HMD Global’s next smartphone at an official unveiling expected sometime early next month. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BETeJW

According to a report from 9to5Google, a source familiar with Hangouts' future claims that the messaging service is getting unplugged in 2020, for consumers at least. Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet would still be a part of Google's G Suite. The platform has seen several major changes since its inception but Google has put its development on the backburner, instead focusing on its more recent services: Google Allo and Duo. Google launched Hangouts back in 2013 as a successor to Google Talk. It was the default Android app for instant messaging, group chats, and was the default chat... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2U2sD0Q

Xiaomi's lineup now consists of many dozens of devices, and the Mi 8 family even has a few too. This might all get confusing, but don't worry - we got your back. Today we're taking a detailed look, in video form, at one of the newest members of this series - the Mi 8 Lite. Despite sharing the Mi 8 name with the Mi 8 Pro, as the "Lite" suffix implies this is a mere mid-ranger. But does that mean it's not worthy of bearing the Mi 8 moniker? Find out if you watch our video review, embedded below. In under eight minutes you'll get acquainted with this interesting device, and you'll be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SmKCx8

HMD Global's event on December 6 in India will actually be taking place on December 10 instead. The confusion was finally cleared today when the company started sending out press invites for the gathering. The Nokia 8.1 is expected to be the star of the event, and this, according to the most recent rumors, will be a rebranded Nokia X7 for markets outside of China. The Nokia 7.1 was just launched in India today, and on December 5 as many as three new Nokia phones will be presented in Dubai, so HMD is definitely busy in this period. The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18-inch 1080x2280 touchscreen... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2AGzDaW

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday it would cancel 4.9 trillion won ($4.4 billion) worth of its shares. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PdIQNb

The Asus Zenfone Max M2 and the Pro M2 have showed up on a few occasions in the last few weeks in leaks and teasers but the new report is a bit more revealing than you'd expect. It has almost all the specs and renders that you'd need. Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 WinFuture brings us detailed renders showing the design of both phones. The first thing we notice is that the non-Pro variant has slightly thicker chin and a narrower notch but otherwise the two follow the same design language. In addition, the Max M2 has a metal back while the Pro M2 takes the glass sandwich... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SrGyfp

Amazon announced today that Apple Music service is coming to the company's Echo series of devices. Echo customers will be able to use Apple Music starting the week of December 17. Apple Music on Echo will work similarly to other music services, which currently include Spotify, Pandora, Amazon's own Prime Music and other local services depending upon user location. To set up Apple Music, you will have to login through the Amazon Alexa app on your phone and once the process is complete, you can just ask Alexa to play songs on Apple Music. The move is surprising but welcome... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2P8cTpr

The new Samsung TVs for the hospitality industry is powered by a quad-core processor with a boot-up time of just two seconds. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2P81pSB

Instagram has launched a new feature called 'Close Friends' that will help users to share select Stories to a limited group of friends and not all followers. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PbUub2

ZTE's sub-brand nubia announced its flagship bezel-less smartphone, the nubia X, a month ago but it's still a an exotic piece of electronics as only a few flash sales have been carried out. The newly surfaced video shows the smartphone's back OLED screen in action and it looks gorgeous. The Nubia X's back color and screen color blend together, which is a laudable technology, and its visual effect is amazing. pic.twitter.com/1I08xvBDUW— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) November 25, 2018 It's impressive how ZTE managed to install the OLED flush with the back panel. You can't really tell... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zyWN2V

LinkSure Network unveiled its first satellite in the constellation plan which will consist of 272 satellites by 2026. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KIPOZK

Taiwan-based electronics major Asus on Friday said it entered into a partnership with Quantum Cloud, a start-up with a software solution that allows gamers to use their idle graphics cards to mine cryptocurrency and receive a digital cash payout through PayPal or WeChat. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2BJSJhV

Facebook on Friday introduced new monetisation tools for video creators in India including ad breaks -- short ads that people can include in their eligible videos to earn money. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TZltdJ

If the speculation comes true, the Samsung Galaxy A8s would debut as the company's first phone to abandon the 3.5mm headphone jack. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2QqktjW

Global shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million in 2019 -- an increase of 25.8 per cent from 2018, market research firm Gartner said on Friday. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FQGJ2g

Retail giant Amazon's Cloud arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) is busy dealing with a humongous task -- democratising ML for all and protecting it from "bad actors". from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SmKcqJ

Software major Tech Mahindra on Friday announced the setting up of a new business unit to leverage cutting-edge technology and solutions to cater to the expected heavy demand of video services in the 5G ecosystem. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2E7icV0

The e-commerce wing of Paytm is giving discount on gaming laptops across brands like Asus and Dell. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2QqKijz

The new speaker comes with Bluetooth v 4.2 ans is priced at Rs 1,299. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2DSVfDW

With an event in New Delhi, Meizu is expected to unveil its latest smartphones - the Meizu M16th and Meizu M6T - in the Indian market, Gadgets 360 has learnt. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SjSLCM

Samsung Galaxy A8s is expected to be the first phone by the Korean manufacturer with an Infinity-O display that has a cutout in the upper left corner for the selfie camera. After plenty of speculations, leaks and fan renders, the device was certified officially by the FCC under the name SM-G8870. The listing included a screenshot that revealed the upper left corner is empty from notifications - they moved slightly to the centre. Samsung Galaxy A8s screenshot The Samsung Galaxy A8s is also expected to have a taller screen than the Infinity Display, used in plenty of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Q3Uf7u

Google’s distinguished engineer explains the secret sauce behind the improved Portrait mode on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2U0t6k4

ХМД has launched the Nokia 7.1 in India. The phone is priced at INR 19,999 ($287) and will be available across all major outlets and Nokia website starting December 7. Airtel subscribers will get additional data on select plans upon purchasing the phone. HDFC Bank customers will get special cashback offers when purchasing on EMI. The Nokia 7.1 is Nokia's latest mid-range smartphone. It has a 5.84-inch FHD+ display with HDR-10 support, a first for a device in this class. The phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2DS7i4p

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Vodafone has increased the price of its postpaid plans for the users who are travelling abroad. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Q1rCHU

OnePlus has started releasing public beta for Android Pie for OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 users in China. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Q0ksDP

HDFC Bank MobileBanking -- the new app from HDFC for its customers was taken down within the same week of its launch. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Q8TEl2

The vivo NEX with a pop-up selfie camera arrived back in June, and slowly made its way outside China. You can buy the phone in plenty of countries, including India, Russia and Malaysia, but is yet to reach European soil. A rumor appeared today, suggesting vivo NEX is indeed coming to Europe and it's going to cost €849. When vivo introduced the NEX S, it was priced at CNY4,498, which is equal to €570. It also had a variant for CNY4,998, which translates to €630. Even if we add import fees and other taxes, the €849 tag is exceptionally high, given that the dual-screen vivo NEX 2 is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Q4WmYD

Four Indian-origin women have been named by Forbes among America's top 50 female technology moguls, a list that includes tech heavyweights like IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Uber senior director Komal Mangtani. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2P7x4Ud

Nokia 7.1 has finally reached the Indian shores at a price tag of Rs 19,999. It comes in 4GB+64GB variant and will be made available starting December 7. Here are the details. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TZJiBZ

Supply chain partners for the Samsung Galaxy S10 are said to be on track to fulfill its orders in January. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2TZzeZS

Meizu introduced the 16 series earlier this year, but up until now, the devices were available only in China. That's about to change though as the Indian division of the company started posting teasers on Twitter, confirming that the flagships will hit the country on December 5. Currently, the company has three phones under the 16 family - the Snapdragon 845-powered Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus that differ only in screen and battery size, and a third downgraded Meizu 16X with similar product design and lowered price tag. While the Meizu 16, also known as Meizu 16th depending on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2SiWVdT

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy A8s to be its trailblazer device with an Infinity-O display. According to a prominent Twitter leakster @MMDDJ_, the new smartphone might also be the first Samsung smartphone without a 3.5 mm audio jack, paving the way for USB-C audio in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. The Korean company is apparently testing the waters with the Galaxy A8s and its all-in approach. Given the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s monikers are China-exclusive, we might see the new device getting unveiled first in China, and if the reception is going on well, Samsung will likely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Q7cQzD

Nokia 7.1 price in India is set at Rs. 19,999 (recommended best buy price) for its 4GB RAM/ 64GB inbuilt storage variant. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SmexFT

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Users have started reporting a weird issue with the display on their newly bought OnePlus 6T handset. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Q4EAon

The update brings several new features, new game modes, weapons, new Constructor character and minor bug fix to the game. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TW7mpq

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy A8s to be its trailblazer device with an Infinity-O display. According to a prominent Twitter leakster @MMDDJ_, the new smartphone might also be the first Samsung smartphone without a 3.5 mm audio jack, paving the way for USB-C audio in the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. The Korean company is apparently testing the waters with the Galaxy A8s and its all-in approach. Given the Galaxy A9s and Galaxy A6s monikers are China-exclusive, we might see the new device getting unveiled first in China, and if the reception is going on well, Samsung will likely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zzquBf

The Android 9.0 Pie update for the HTC U11 Life is reportedly rolling out in some part of Europe. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RlwSTi

As the HydrogenOS public beta is rolling out to OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T, the company may soon release the Android Pie-based OxygenOS beta. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2PbryzV

The smartphone is successor to the company's Realme 2. It will go on sale at 12pm today. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KIiMZF

Moto G7 Play will be the Lenovo-owned brand’s budget smartphone in its upcoming Moto G series refresh sometime next year. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2AqoPNX

Moto G7 Power has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission in the US, tipping some of the specifications of the smartphone. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Sm6vwJ

Realme 1 has now started receiving the latest ColorOS 5.2 software update in India starting Thursday. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2E5lBUk

Oppo spinoff Realme has started sending out a new update to its first ever smartphone, the Realme 1. This won't change the Android version - it's still running Oreo, not Pie - but it will bump up ColorOS to 5.2. ColorOS is the Oppo-developed skin/custom UI overlay that sits atop its devices and Realme's, and now the Realme 1 is using the latest iteration of it. ColorOS 5.2 brings a bunch of new features to the Realme 1, including the ability to dismiss notifications with a single swipe to the right, a headset icon in the status bar, a Smart Bar for faster multitasking, background music... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2DSTgzK

Wang will relinquish office on November 30. His resignation coincides with the increasing losses to the handset maker in the country. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2rf2Qp2

YouTube is making viewing videos on the desktop a pleasant experience for everyone by removing what can be called as one of the annoying features. It has announced that YouTube viewers won’t see any pop-up annotations in the video on any device. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2zvrVk8

The U11 Life Android One device is HTC's first smartphone to be graced with an update to Android 9 Pie. The new software is rolling out in Romania at the moment, and is expected to spread to other European markets very soon. The rollout comes almost four months after Google released Pie. Since the U11 Life is part of the Android One program, with one of its claimed advantages being exactly fast updates, this delay is even more baffling, especially as Nokia has been updating its Android One phones to Pie left and right for many weeks now. On the other hand, because it's part of Android One,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2P87YEQ

HP Inc's quarterly revenue beat analysts' estimates on Thursday, driven by growth in its personal systems business that sells notebooks and desktops and the acquisition of Samsung's printer business. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PaPzr5

The Realme U1 announced yesterday is the first phone to feature MediaTek's Helio P70 chipset. MediaTek, however, is already working on its next premier mid-range SoC, and this will be called Helio P90. The company itself has started teasing the chip on Twitter, as you can see below. The Helio P90 is expected to feature "groundbreaking AI", while also being powerful and efficient. Coming Soon! The MediaTek Helio P90. Powerful. Efficient. Groundbreaking AI. #MediaTekHelioP90 #thischipchangeseverything pic.twitter.com/HiALFuRWHZ— MediaTek (@MediaTek) November 29, 2018 The AI bit is... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Q1pOP7

Vivo is expected to launch its next generation flagship smartphone Vivo Nex 2 next month. A new report has now surfaced online hinting that the smartphone might have two displays. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2FPMaOY

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According to a report, Oppo will unveil its first foldable phone at the Mobile World Conference in February 2019. The Chinese smartphone brand will also announce a 5G phone next year. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2KP9Odr

OnePlus is announcing a special edition 6T in cooperation with McLaren on December 11. The partnership was revealed a couple of days ago, but no details about the smartphone have been outed on that occasion. Now a new report says we should expect a OnePlus 6T with 10GB of RAM and 256GB of storage to be that special edition device. That would make it king of RAM in the smartphone space, since not one other device has so far gone beyond 10GB. The handset should also have the McLaren logo on the back, to set itself apart from the other 6T variants. The OnePlus 6T McLaren edition will be... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zAK2Fb

SAR - the Specific Absorption Rate - is a measure of how much energy is absorbed by the human body from the radio emissions from phones. Various wireless authorities do strict testing to make sure that manufacturers stay within limits and as France's ANFR found out, sometimes phones exceed the limit. During the first half of 2018, the authority tested 51 handsets and of those 43 passed. The other 8 did not. Check out the table below to see the offenders. Note that the value in the table are measured at the waist, but ANFR also measures the absorption at head level. Anyway, the issue was... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2DSwDeI

Redmi 4 and Redmi 4A are the latest smartphones from Chinese phone maker Xiaomi to receive the much-awaited MIUI 10 stable software update. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2AEVlvZ

Realme U1 is the company's first selfie-centric smartphone. But is it worth recommending over the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 and Redmi Note 6 Pro? Read our review to find out. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Aw6Fdx

Several users are reporting that the Android 8.1 update is the reason behind unresponsiveness issues with the touch screen on the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2DLNpw1

OxygenOS 5.0.7 for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T is rolling out as an incremental over-the-air (OTA) update. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Ay6gan

While Super VOOC did not make its way to India with the Find X, Oppo has now hinted at the presence of the same in the Oppo R17 Pro next month. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SbH54Q

Huawei Mate 20 Pro faces tough competition from flagships like the iPhone XS Max, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and the OnePlus 6T. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2r8kU3T

Sony Xperia XZ4 is expected to be the company's first smartphone with three cameras at the back. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2rbnAOm

All’s not well in Apple land as the company has reportedly ordered a second round of supply reduction in the wake of weaker iPhone sales, falling short of estimates. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2DLCp1s

Not many people know Kyocera but those that do, know its phones are rugged and made for testing environments. It's latest phone - the DuraForce Pro 2 isn't very interesting in terms of specs but is built like a tank and has quite a rare feature to boast about - a sapphire screen. Some tech companies cough Apple cough only claim to use sapphire (like the lenses on recent iPhone cameras) but actually use strengthened glass that scratches like regular Gorilla Glass 4/5/6. But Kyocera really has put a sapphire screen (and camera lens cover) on the DuraForce Pro 2. In his video Zack from... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KIeMbL

After the India exclusive Motorola One Power received Android Pie, the international Motorola One is next down the pipeline. And this is actually the first internationally-available Motorola device to get the latest OS release. Supposedly, since the Motorola One and One Power are on the Android One program and have already received the OTA update, the Moto X4 Android One's update should be just around the corner as well. Still, there are plenty of other Motorola devices to get the sweet Pie and users are waiting. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BHxU6Q

Caviar is living up to its name with the reveal of its latest luxury creation - the Apple Watch Series 4 Caviar. The design is inspired by the premium roe and comes in Red, Black and White flavors. Dotted all across the gold-plated smartwatch are precious stones - 633 of them, each 1.5mm in size - rather than fish eggs. The Red Caviar model uses rubies, while the Black Caviar is made out of black diamonds. Apple Watch Series 4 Red Caviar (rubies) • Black Caviar (black diamonds) It's the White Caviar that is the premium option, a king among kings. It is inspired by Almas,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2rbihhR

According to data gathered by PwC, covering the fiscal year ending on June 30 2018, Amazon, Alphabet, Samsung and Intel are all in the top five in terms of research and development spending. Amazon topped the list for the second year in a row with $22.6B spent on R&D and Google's Alphabet parent company was second with $16.2B. Samsung retained fourth with $15.3B in R&D spending, followed by Intel with $13.1B, Microsoft with $12.3B and Apple with $11.6B. The top 1000 public companies spend a whopping $782B in R&D in 2018 - an increase of 11.4% over 2017. Computing and Electronics and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2TXrMP2

Scientists have created a fast and inexpensive new method to develop an electronic skin that can aid robots and prosthetic devices to attain abilities akin to human skin. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2re6bVo

Samsung has just issued a hotfix update to the second Android Pie beta on Galaxy S9, launched yesterday. It is only 90 MB in size and patches two significant issues that slipped in the major release. Users complained about losing mobile data connection and having trouble launching some apps. To get the Pie beta that moves to One UI on your Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, you must be part of the Samsung Members program (also known as Samsung+ in the United States). Through the dedicated app you can see the whole log, but your software should be updated through the Settings menu. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BFbvXC

The ZenFone Lite L1 and the ZenFone Max M1 are two of Asus' latest smartphones that also happen to be the cheapest the brand has to offer. These are entry-level smartphones usually for first time buyers, with the Lite L1 being the more affordable of the two and the Max M1 being similar but with a few extra features and bling for the more discerning customer with slightly deeper pockets. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zw8SpR

The hate for notches and the push for higher screen-to-body ratios are about to create the latest craze of punch holes in the displays. There aren't smartphones with camera holes in their front panels yet Samsung, Lenovo and Huawei are about to launch a trio of those next month. And now we learn ZTE is looking into holes in the display for tackling another problem - the earpiece. Although, to be fair, Huawei might have thought about that first. Anyway, going by the latest patent from ZTE, the OEM is trying to reduce the upper bezel and potentially eliminate the need for a notch by... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BGCUZm

A certain Lenovo Z5s was detailed by TENAA and from the dark photos it looked like it had a teardrop notch. But it's not a notch - it's a hole. Here are some better photos of the phone that offer a clearer picture, and it really helps that the display is on. This is not the first phone with a pierced screen, but the location of the hole is important - it's in the center. Both Huawei and Samsung seem to have settled on punching the hole in the top left corner of the screen. The Lenovo Z5s has a screen hole positioned at the center of the top edge of its screen There are pros and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BHso45

The adoption rate of iOS 12 kept increasing at a steady pace, and yesterday it surpassed the threshold of 75%. For comparison, iOS 11 reached the same percentage on December 17, which is about three weeks slower. Data also revealed that one of every 20 iDevices devices is still on versions prior to iOS 11, and most of them are highly unlikely to switch since they are older models in general. iOS 12 vs iOS 11 vs Older iOS Back in the first half of October, Apple boasted that half of the devices switched to iOS 12 just 30 days after the official launch. The faster adoption rate... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zqXZpd

Instagram has introduced two new features that will make it easier for visually impaired to access the platform. The feature will use screen reader to tell them about the image and read them the description. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2PabhLC

Google's Android is still going through the 'fragmentation' issue, while Apple's latest iOS version has crossed 75% share. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2ShI57t

It's no secret that Samsung makes the best OLEDs for smartphones these days - its class-leading panels feature on Apple's new iPhone XS, XS Max and the company's own Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note9. As a result, the company holds about 95% of the markets share for small and mid-sized OLED panels. So the latest news about 11 employees working for a vendor on contract with Samsung disclosing technology secrets to a Chinese firm don't sound all too well. South Korea is now looking into a case where 11 employees have sold Samsung's OLED manufacturing secrets to a Chinese company for about $14... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2zx2jDd

Honor 8C and Realme U1 launched in India this week — we compare the specifications of Honor 8C and Realme U1. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2TXePV5

Gionee chairman Liu Lirong reportedly “lost over 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) while gambling at a casino in Saipan. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2rdzmro

Smartphone cameras continue to get better, thanks to better hardware and powerful software. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2SppFSz

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Forbidden City Edition is going on sale in December (the company didn't specify an exact date). It will cost CNY 5,000 ($720/€630). That's the same price as the 8/256GB model (the base 6/128GB model is CNY 3,300). This special edition will pack 10GB of RAM (the first model in the Mix 3 lineup to do so). Also, it's a different kind of blue - it's inspired by the ceramic vases of one of the ruling dynasties of China. Fitting as the back of the phone is made of ceramic. Also, there's a gold inlay of a mythical create on the back of the phone. The Forbidden City... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2E6z3qM

Xiaomi has promised that all Mi A2 users will get the update by December 25. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Axf4O2

Hundreds of employees of a Chinese smartphone manufacturing facility here resorted to violence on Thursday after around 200 of them were "sacked without notice''. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TYbEfS

The Honor 8C has seems to be a more value-for-money option than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro or Realme U1. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2DQLQwD

This year's Diwali festive season ended on November 8 and thanks to the holiday spirit and plenty of discounts across retailers, smartphone sales grew 26%, compared with last year's period. Counterpoint Research announced that Flipkart and Amazon played a massive role with their respective online sale events " Flipkart Big Billion Day" and "Amazon Great Indian Festival." OEM stores, including mi.com, vivo e-store, and Hi Honor helped as the online sales went up 46% YoY. The big winner of the shopping festival is Xiaomi with 43% online share and 14% offline share in the respective... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2ravVC1

After entering the smart home segment recently, Syska Group has announced the launch of two smart products: Syska Smart Plug with Power Meter and Syska Wi-Fi Spike Buster. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2Q6ZmE0

Samsung has now gone ahead and released the second One UI beta that comes with certain bug fixes and improvements. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2BGFyOP

The renders of the Sony Xperia XZ4 showed an extra tall phone with a triple camera on the back. Now we have a second data point that supports this design - renders of a case for the phone have surfaced. Those CAD renders show a screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio - taller than any phone currently on the market, it's a proportion not seen since LG BL40 New Chocolate. Renders of Sony Xperia XZ4 cases: check out how tall they are Here are a few more interesting details to note. There's a cutout for the Power key while the other keys are covered (including the shutter key) - that... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2P98C58

Toptec, which produces automated equipment to make mobile phone display panels, denied any wrongdoing. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Rswin2

Motorola reportedly kicked off a soak test earlier this month to test Android Pie on the Moto X4. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2Shp6db

Oppo is reportedly working on its own foldable smartphone and is gearing up to announce it as soon as MWC 2019 in February next year. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2RhdEhE

Hsinchu-based TSMC has scores of customers, including tech giants Apple and Qualcomm, second-tier players like AMD, and minnows such as Ampere Computing. from RSS Feeds | MOBILES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com https://ift.tt/2TUGtlH

Oppo will show its first foldable smartphone at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2019. The confirmation comes straight from Oppo's Product Manager Chuck Wang. While he didn't disclose any specifics about the foldable phone, Wang has mentioned that Oppo will deliver a 5G smartphone in 2020 and will also aim to release its first phone with a display cutout in 2020. Foldable phones will likely prove a key focus in 2019. Samsung already provided a glimpse of its Galaxy F foldable smartphone and is expected to give it more screen time at the MWC in February. LG will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2E4D0fN

Facebook has started expanding its "Today In" section for local news and community information. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2TSRfJg

The social networking giant announced an investment of $1 million in CodePath.org to boost computer science education among underrepresented minorities and women. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2AAwF7s

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