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Google's 2018 flagship smartphone now has a name!
Google has mistakenly leaked the name for its 2018 flagship smartphone. According to a code spotted on Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Google's next flagship phones will be called Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which is in-line with the current naming scheme. The Pixel 3 will be launched somewhere around October this year.
Google has mistakenly leaked the name for its 2018 flagship smartphone. According to a code spotted on Android Open Source Project (AOSP), Google's next flagship phones will be called Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which is in-line with the current naming scheme. The Pixel 3 will be launched somewhere around October this year.
Google Chrome comes up with a new emoji right-click shortcut
Google Chrome added a new shortcut to make adding emoji on desktop easier. It's currently on the testing channel Chrome Canary. Users can right-click to get to the emoji option and pull up the emoji options for Mac, Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS, depending on what operating system they're running. It may be released in the coming weeks.
YouTube releases a kids’ app curated by humans
YouTube is releasing an alternative version of its YouTube Kids app that will rely on human curation to sift through video content instead of an algorithm, according to Buzzfeed News. The whitelisted app will reportedly be available in a matter of weeks. Parents will apparently be able to choose between this human-curated version and the original.
BlackBerry Priv to get a new update
BlackBerry devices might not be as popular as they used to be. It was BlackBerry only who made the experience with QWERTY keyboards popular among the users. The company might not have a large number of Android devices available; however, the company is trying its level best to keep its user base updated when it comes to the software.
Yamaha Fascino gets two new colour options
Yamaha India has introduced two new colour options for its stylish Fascino. The Yamaha Fascino is now available in the new colours: Glamorous Gold and Dapper Blue. The new colour variants of the Yamaha Fascino carries the same price tag of Rs 54,593 ex-showroom (Delhi) as other colour models. The Fascino is the second most affordable scooter from Yamaha.
Tata H5X: All you need to know about the SUV
Tata Motors revealed the H5X concept SUV at the Auto Expo 2018. Recently the H5X has been spotted testing in India in its pre-production form. The overall design remains almost similar to the concept but features some subtle changes. Apart from the Tata H5X, a seven-seater variant of the SUV was also spotted with a similar design. Swipe up for more details.
Bajaj Avenger Street 150 discontinued in India
Drivespark had recently reported about Bajaj Auto discontinuing the Pulsar LS135 in the country. Now, the Bajaj Avenger Street 150 has also been taken off the official website and entry-level Avenger has been discontinued in India. But Bajaj Auto states that the Avenger Street 150 has not been discontinued, but it has been upgraded to the Avenger Street 180
2018 Mahindra XUV500 specifications revealed
Mahindra & Mahindra are all set to launch the new facelifted 2018 XUV500 in India in the coming days. Ahead of that, the specifications, variants, features and details of the new vehicle have been revealed. The 2018 Mahindra XUV500 draws power from a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine producing 155bhp and 360Nm of torque. Swipe up for more details about the SUV.
Apple finally brings external GPU support for Mac, but there's a catch
Apple in 2017 announced that would add support for external GPUs to macOS. And now the company has finally rolled out the support with the latest update to macOS High Sierra. Now users will be able to connect different graphics card to the Mac using a Thunderbolt 3 port and make use of the additional power to speed up high-end processes such as gaming, video editing.
Apple users can now download and delete personal data from servers
Apple seems to be working on its privacy tools with a new Apple ID tool that will allow users to download all their personal information. The tool will also give users the authority to delete the information that's stored on Apple's servers. The tool is an attempt to put things in line with European Union's new General Data Protection Regulation.
Facebook data misuse row continues as new reports emerge
Facebook is currently under fire over the data breaching scandal. According to fresh information, even though Cambridge Analytics claim that it has deleted data of more than 50 million Facebook users, portions of the data is still there. Facebook issued a statement admitting that the social media platform has shared user's personal data.
Google to end support for goo.gl URL shortening service
Google will be ending support for its URL shortening API. r goo.gl URL and will be replacing it with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDLs) that works on Google's Firebase mobile and web development platform. However existing users should not worry as Google has cleared the air that it will keep the existing links and they will continue to work as they used to.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S teardown: Here's what's inside the ceramic shell
Xiaomi recently unveiled its most ambitious smartphone- the Mi Mix 2S. Just days after the unveiling, the first teardown images have made their way across the web, and we finally have an idea of what's inside of this aesthetically pleasing smartphone. Considering that the device isn't waterproof, the rear panel disassembly is pretty straightforward.
Samsung now allows applying GIFs on Always-On Displays
Samsung seems to be giving its users even more personalized options for the Always-on Display. According to Android Police, users will now be able to put GIFs on the display which will show when the phone is asleep. Currently, the Always-On Display shows time, notifications and battery level whenever the phone is locked.
Apple's latest 'Battery Health' feature: How useful is it?
Apple with its latest iOS 11.3 introduced a new feature called 'Battery Health' that shows the actual capacity of the battery of your iPhone. Although the feature is for the good, it's actually a move to rectify company's decision of slowing down the devices without users' consent, in order to avoid unexpected shutdowns.
Gang caught in China for smuggling iPhones using drones
A group of criminals were reportedly using drones to smuggle 500 million Yuan ($79.8 million) worth of smartphones from Hong Kong to Shenzhen. The authorities arrested 26 people who alleged used drones fly two 200-meter (660-feet) cables between Hong Kong and the mainland to transport refurbished iPhones with a total value of 500 million yuan.
Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ spotted at FCC
Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ have been spotted at the FCC. The Galaxy A6 is believed to arrive with an Exynos 7860 SoC paired with 3GB RAM while the Plus variant could feature a Snapdragon 625 SoC and a larger 4GB RAM. The leaked specifications suggest that these smartphones could replace the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 smartphones. Swipe up for more details.
LG Q7; affordable version of LG G7 in the works
It seems like LG is planning to add a new member to its Q-series. The South Korean tech firm has filed a trademark for a handset called LG Q7. Filed at KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office), the trademark doesn't reveal any detail of the smartphone. Presumably, the LG Q7 will be the cheaper version of LG G7 with watered-down specs.
Windows 10 Insider Preview gets voice commands for Cortana Show Me
Microsoft has recently rolled out a new version of Windows 10 Insider Preview. The new updated version brings additional features like search in Calendar and also support for voice command for the 'Cortana Show Me' application. a new search feature has also been introduced to the calendar in Outlook.
JioJuice could be a battery saver app, suggest teasers
Reliance Jio has been teasing the launch of a new product called JioJuice, which is likely to be a battery saver app. This app is said to be in the beta phase and could be coming soon. We can expect the JioJuice app to be included in the Jio suite of apps. It is probably that these teasers from Reliance Jio regarding the JioJuice to be an April Fool's Day prank.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 receives MIUI 9.5 Global Stable ROM update
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which was launched in India in February, has received the MIUI 9.5 global stable ROM update. This update brings a slew of new features, bug fixes and optimizations to the smartphone. The users of the Redmi Note 5 smartphones will get the MIUI 9.5 build via an OTA update in April. Swipe up for further details.
Facebook to no longer help advertisers target you
Facebook has announced that it will be shutting down its Partner Categories marketing product as the outcry over the recent data scandal swirls. The social media giant made the announcement in a post on the newsroom page, where it claims the move would "help improve people's privacy." It helps the clients to target Facebook users for the promotion of their products.
Tejas Networks wins expansion order of Rs. 336 crore from BSNL
- Domestic telecom gear maker Tejas Network has announced that it has received a new purchase order of Rs. 336 crore from BSNL for expansion of BharatNet.
- Tejas Networks designs develop, manufactures and sells high-performance optical and data networking products, which are used to build high-speed communication networks over optical fiber.
BSNL launches prepaid plans from Rs. 118; revises postpaid plans
BSNL has announced a slew of new prepaid plans priced at Rs. 118, Rs. 379 and Rs. 551. These plans are available for the subscribers in various circles and offer varied benefits. The telecom operator has also revised some of its postpaid plans which were in the market such as the Rs. 399 and Rs. 799 plans. Swipe up to know more details.
WhatsApp lets you inform friends when your number is changed
The latest WhatsApp Android beta version will let you inform your contacts when you chang your phone number. This feature has been spotted in the beta version 2.18.97. The iOS and Windows Phone versions of WhatsApp are also set to get the feature soon. This feature makes it simple for users to inform their contacts about their new number.
Reliance Jio extends its Prime membership benefits for another yea
- Mukesh Ambani- led Reliance Jio extended its Prime membership benefits for another year, yes you heard it right as the company announced on Friday that it is going to continue its Prime membership to existing prime members at no extra cost.
- Jio deeply values its loyal PRIME members and will continue to deliver additional benefits.
Reliance Jio extends its Prime membership benefits for another yea
- Mukesh Ambani- led Reliance Jio extended its Prime membership benefits for another year, yes you heard it right as the company announced on Friday that it is going to continue its Prime membership to existing prime members at no extra cost.
- Jio deeply values its loyal PRIME members and will continue to deliver additional benefits.
Instagram restores GIFs after racist furore
Instagram has reactivated GIPHY integration to bring back GIFs to its Stories after GIPHY claimed to have reviewed and re-moderated its library, ensuring that its content was safe for the Internet. The move comes days after a racial slur slipped through GIPHY's library and forced Instagram and Snapchat to disable the GIFs on their respective apps.
