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Nokia's first Android flagship will be unveiled on August 16

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 25 Jul 2017 5:18 am
Nokia 8
Nokia 8 will be unveiled in London on August 16. Nokia's re-entry into the world of smartphones via HMD Global saw the brand focus on the budget segment, but the manufacturer's first flagship running Android will be unveiled next month. As noted by The Verge, HMD Global is sending out media invites for a launch event in London on August 16, where it will unveil its flagship device — the Nokia 8.

Yi's home and action cameras are now available on Amazon India

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 25 Jul 2017 4:33 am
Yi 4K action camera
Yi's products finally make their debut in India. You no longer have to go through Chinese resellers to get your hands on Yi Technology's excellent home and action cameras as the brand is now offering its products directly on Amazon India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 review: Six months later

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 25 Jul 2017 2:00 am
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 six months review
The Redmi Note 4 has held up really well after 6 months of use. Six months after its release, the Redmi Note 4 is still one of the best phones in the budget segment in India. There are plenty of options in this category — the Moto G5 Plus is Motorola's best effort yet, and the Honor 6X is similarly great. Then we have the likes of Smartron, with its sophomore effort considerably better than...

Galaxy Note 8 may get a 'Deep Blue' color option, Bixby-powered earphones

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 24 Jul 2017 8:27 am
Samsung is mulling a 'Deep Blue' Galaxy Note 8. With the launch of the Galaxy Note 8 just under a month away, the rumors are flying in thick and fast. The phone is likely to sport dual rear cameras along with a 6.3-inch Infinity Display, and a tweet from WinFutures Roland Quandt suggests Samsung will introduce a new "Deep Blue" color option.

India's $25 JioPhone is powered by the Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 24 Jul 2017 7:37 am
JioPhone lowers the barrier to entry for 4G connectivity. When Qualcomm announced the 205 Mobile Platform earlier this year, it listed India's Jio as one of its launch partners. Jio rolled out its first 4G-enabled feature phone — the ₹1,499 ($25) JioPhone — last week, and the device is one of the first to be powered by Qualcomm's 205 platform.

Midnight Black OnePlus 5 with 8GB RAM is now ready for immediate dispatch

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 24 Jul 2017 5:29 am
OnePlus 5
The Midnight Black OnePlus 5 will be shipped out immediately after you've ordered it. OnePlus announced at the start of the year that one of its resolutions for 2017 was to tackle shipping delays by making its products available for immediate dispatch, which sees the company shipping a phone mere hours after you've placed the order.

Top Allo features you need to know

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 21 Jul 2017 7:00 am
'Allo Allo. Allo is Google's latest attempt at a messaging app that competes with the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, both of which boast a userbase of over a billion users. The main differentiator for Allo is Google Assistant, a chatbot that provides answers to your queries by drawing on the search giant's machine learning smarts. AI is at the core of Google's strategy, with...

ASUS teaser hints at dual rear cameras for the ZenFone 4

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 21 Jul 2017 5:54 am
ASUS ZenFone 4 teaser
ASUS is the latest manufacturer to jump on the dual camera bandwagon. ASUS is set to unveil the ZenFone 4 sometime next month, and if a recent teaser on ASUS Taiwan's Facebook page is any indication, the phone will sport dual cameras at the back.

Google is making it easier to discover local events in India

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 21 Jul 2017 5:41 am
Google local events India
Google wants to help you plan your weekend. Google is rolling out an update to its mobile search platform in India through which you can easily find popular events in your city. The search giant issued a similar update in the U.S. back in May, and in India the company is pulling information from the likes of BookMyShow, AllEvents, EventsHigh, 10times, and more.

India's Jio is effectively giving away its 4G-enabled feature phone

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 21 Jul 2017 5:12 am
JioPhone India launch
The JioPhone will come with unlimited data for just ₹153 a month. Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has unveiled the JioPhone, a feature phone with 4G and VoLTE connectivity that "reinvents the conventional feature phone." The phone will be up for purchase from September, and you'll need to pay a deposit of ₹1,500 ($25) to get your hands on a unit. Where things get interesting is that the deposit...

Google Keep: Ultimate guide

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 20 Jul 2017 1:00 pm
Google Keep
Create lists, transcribe recordings, doodle, collaborate on to-do lists, and much more with Google Keep. Google Keep isn't your average note-taking client. While the app sports a minimal interface and is easy to pick up and use, it offers a set of powerful tools that make it an effective task management utility. From creating collaborative to-do lists to transcribing voice notes and saving...

Lenovo shows off its latest concepts, including a smart speaker with a built-in projector

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 20 Jul 2017 3:22 am
Lenovo CAVA
Lenovo is working on several ambitious concepts centered around AI. Back in 2015, Lenovo showed off a laser projector built into a smartphone. Last year, the company revealed a flexible phone. At its Tech World 2017 summit, Lenovo showed off its latest concept products, and this time around, the manufacturer is focusing on AI.

Latest OxygenOS beta for OnePlus 3/3T includes battery and data usage optimizations

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 20 Jul 2017 3:38 am
OnePlus 3/3T
New OxygenOS beta is now rolling out to the OnePlus 3 and 3T. OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS Open Beta 20 to the OnePlus 3 (Open Beta 11 for the 3T) that lets you take scrolling screenshots even when a GIF or video is playing. The update includes optimizations to the battery saver indicator — you'll now see a notification instead of the orange status bar. OnePlus has also improved the...

You can now apply to become a beta tester for MIUI 9

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 20 Jul 2017 2:14 am
Xiaomi Mi 6
Be one of the first to try out MIUI 9. Xiaomi is going to unveil MIUI 9 in China on July 26, and if you're like me and can't wait to get your hands on the ROM, you're in luck. Xiaomi has announced that it is looking for MIUI 9 beta testers, with the update hitting the Mi 6, Qualcomm-based versions of the Redmi Note 4, and the Redmi 4X (Redmi 4 in India) initially.

Here are all the deals from Xiaomi's third anniversary sale in India

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 20 Jul 2017 1:51 am
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi is celebrating its third anniversary in India by rolling out offers on accessories. Xiaomi's journey in India began three years ago with the Mi 3, and the company is rolling out a series of offers to commemorate its three-year anniversary. Products like the Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4 and 4A are going up for sale later today, and there are lucrative discounts on accessories. There's also an...

Honor 9 Premium with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage now up for sale in Europe

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 19 Jul 2017 8:23 am
Honor 9
Honor 9 Premium is available in select markets in Europe for €499. Honor is rolling out an upgraded version of the Honor 9 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage in select markets in Europe. The phone is called the Honor 9 Premium, and it is retailing for €499. There's also a variant with 6GB of RAM and 64GB storage that is available for €450.

Google's mobile search app now has a personalized news feed

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 19 Jul 2017 6:11 am
Google feed
Google launches a news feed of its own within its mobile search app. Google is increasingly looking to make its products more social, and its latest attempt is to create a feed within its mobile search app that will show you news stories, sports scores, and videos, all based on your previous searches. The company introduced news stories in the Google app back in December, and today's update sees...

Fender's Bluetooth speakers look a lot like its guitar amps

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Jul 2017 11:11 am
Fender Newport and Monterey
Fender now makes Bluetooth speakers. Fender has made its foray into the world of Bluetooth speakers with two products that are styled after its iconic guitar amps. The Newport and Monterey retail for $199 and $349 respectively, offering aptX and AAC audio codecs, analog control knobs and a design that immediately appeals to classic rock fans.

Google Glass is back, and it's headed to the enterprise

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Jul 2017 10:18 am
Google Glass Enterprise Edition
Alphabet has been working on Glass Enterprise Edition for over two years. Google Glass failed to pick up momentum as a consumer product, but the wearable is getting a new lease on life in the enterprise segment. Alphabet's X, which oversees the development of Glass, has announced that after two years in a limited trial program, the Glass Enterprise Edition is being rolled out to more businesses...

Google Home and Google Wifi are coming to Australia on July 20

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Jul 2017 10:35 am
Google Home
Google Home and Google Wifi are heading to the land Down Under later this week. After making their debut in the UK, Canada, and France in recent months, Google Home and Google Wifi are heading to Australia next. Both devices will be available in the country starting July 20.

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