Lava, a Noida-based mobile phone company, has announced the launch of its latest neckband – Probuds N2 in India today. The Lava Probuds N2 comes packed with magnetic locks, call alert, dual device connectivity, and a 110mAh battery. Continue reading “Lava Probuds N2 neckband headset with 10mm drivers, IPX4 certification, fast charge launched for Rs. 1199”
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Samsung patents rollable Galaxy Watch with camera
Samsung has been experimenting with its foldable and rollable displays on various devices now. Recently, a patent filing suggests that Samsung is working on a Galaxy Watch with a rollable display and inbuilt camera. Continue reading “Samsung patents rollable Galaxy Watch with camera”
TRAI orders telcos to allow SMS for porting regardless of tariffs
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has ordered telcos to allow users to be able to port out to another telecom operator irrespective of their prepaid or postpaid tariff value. Continue reading “TRAI orders telcos to allow SMS for porting regardless of tariffs”
Telegram update brings protected content, delete by date, new ways to login and more
Telegram has rolled a new update to their messaging apps with a handful of features like preventing others from saving content in groups and channels, the ability to delete messages from specific dates, managing your connected devices, and an option to post anonymously in public groups. Continue reading “Telegram update brings protected content, delete by date, new ways to login and more”
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly signed $275 billion deal with china in 2016: Here’s why
Apple CEO Tim Cook signed a secret agreement worth over $275B with Chinese officials, promising Apple would do its part to develop China’s economy and technological prowess. Continue reading “Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly signed $275 billion deal with china in 2016: Here’s why”
Twitter acquires Slack-rival Quill to improve its messaging tools
Twitter has made its first acquisition under its new CEO, Parag Agrawal. The microblogging site Twitter announced that it has acquired Slack-competitor Quill to help improve its direct messaging tools. Continue reading “Twitter acquires Slack-rival Quill to improve its messaging tools”
Facebook launches upgraded Pac-Man game with multiplayer feature: Here’s how to play
Facebook has launched the Pac-Man community on Facebook Gaming developed by Genvid and, in collaboration, with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment. Continue reading “Facebook launches upgraded Pac-Man game with multiplayer feature: Here’s how to play”
Wearables shipments grew 9.9% in the Q3, 2021, boAt posts 206% growth: IDC
Global shipments for wearable grew by 9.9% during Q3, 2021, reaching 138.4 million units, reports new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). Continue reading “Wearables shipments grew 9.9% in the Q3, 2021, boAt posts 206% growth: IDC”
Alleged Pixel Watch render with circular dial and bezel-less display surfaces
Earlier this year, Google acquired Fitbit for $2.1B to launch its first smartwatch somewhere in 2022. Recently, the renders of the Google smartwatch surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of what it will look like. Continue reading “Alleged Pixel Watch render with circular dial and bezel-less display surfaces”
Apple said to launch updated Watch SE and rugged variant for sports athletes in 2022
Apple is planning to bring an updated Apple Watch SE and a new Apple Watch with a rugged design to its Watch line-up next year. According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to launch a second-gen Watch SE alongside Apple Watch 8. Continue reading “Apple said to launch updated Watch SE and rugged variant for sports athletes in 2022”
Meta is expanding Facebook Protect to 50 countries including India, makes 2FA mandatory for high-risk accounts
Facebook Protect, a security program for groups of people that are more likely to be targeted by malicious hackers, is now being rolled out to 50 countries, including the United States, India, and Portugal. Continue reading “Meta is expanding Facebook Protect to 50 countries including India, makes 2FA mandatory for high-risk accounts”
Global smartphone shipments expected to grow 5.3% in 2021: IDC report
According to the latest report from IDC, the global smartphone shipment is expected to grow 5.3% YoY in 2021, despite supply chain constraints. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments expected to grow 5.3% in 2021: IDC report”
Apple reportedly telling suppliers demand for iPhone has slowed down ahead of holiday season
Apple has told its component suppliers that the demand for the iPhone 13 line up has slowed down, reports Bloomberg. It’s a known fact that Apple has drastically cut down the production of iPhone 13 up to 10 million units, down from 90 million due to a global supply crunch. Continue reading “Apple reportedly telling suppliers demand for iPhone has slowed down ahead of holiday season”
BSNL to roll out 4G services across India by September 2022
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced that it will roll out its 4G services across India by September 2022. The state-owned telecom company will see around Rs. 900 crore revenue increment in the first year of the rollout, parliament was informed on December 1. Continue reading “BSNL to roll out 4G services across India by September 2022”
WhatsApp bans 2 million Indian accounts during October 2021
WhatsApp has announced that it has banned about 2 million accounts in India during October 2021. The fifth monthly compliance report says that 2,069,000 Indian accounts were banned on WhatsApp between October 1 and October 31 through its abuse detection technology. Continue reading “WhatsApp bans 2 million Indian accounts during October 2021”