Smartphones: News

17 Dec 2018

Hyderabad

Student commits suicide after mother scolds her over phone addiction

Heated arguments with loved ones often make one deeply upset and sometimes such arguments lead one to take extreme steps.

16 Dec 2018

India

Money-making apps for college students

To manage their daily expenses, college students are always on the lookout for opportunities that can help them earn some extra cash.

14 Dec 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better

Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.

13 Dec 2018

Bharti Airtel

How Bharti Airtel plans to beat Reliance Jio

In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, which is fast expanding its subscriber base, Bharti Airtel is considering to launch budget VoLTE smartphones.

12 Dec 2018

iOS

#FinancialBytes: Money management mobile apps every couple should use

Money management and budgeting mobile apps are quite useful when it comes to managing and keeping your finances under control.

09 Dec 2018

Android

22 malicious Android apps you must uninstall right now

Despite Google's efforts to prevent malicious apps from reaching Android devices, some harmful apps still manage to make their way through the Play Store.

08 Dec 2018

OnePlus

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition leaked, will sport 10GB RAM

OnePlus has partnered with McLaren to launch a special edition of OnePlus 6T on December 11 in London and December 12 in India.

06 Dec 2018

Facebook

Want to improve battery life of your smartphone? Try this

Modern-day smartphones are not just phones for calling or texting, they are 'feature-packed' computing devices aimed at simplifying our lives, making things 'smarter'.

03 Dec 2018

India

Beware, WhatsApp users! Don't fall prey to these scams, hoaxes

With over 1.5 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app that is evolving into a multi-purpose platform.

30 Nov 2018

India

Gionee faces financial crisis as CEO loses millions in gambling

A few years back, Gionee entered India's smartphone scene with hopes of taking on players like Huawei, OPPO, and Xiaomi.

29 Nov 2018

Africa

How this African country is converting e-waste into robots

Every year, more than 40 million tons of electronic waste is generated, making up about 70% of the world's toxic waste.

28 Nov 2018

Exams

#CBSE2019: 5 mobile apps to prepare for CBSE Board Exams

The CBSE Board Examinations are only a few months away and students of Classes 10 and 12 must now start preparing seriously to score well.

27 Nov 2018

India

Now, parents can control smartphone activities of kids, courtesy Google

Google has finally launched Family Link device management capabilities in India, Business Today reported.

26 Nov 2018

LG

LG's futuristic phone will have whopping 16 cameras

Smartphone makers are always looking to improve the imaging capabilities of their devices.

24 Nov 2018

India

#FinancialBytes: 5 common myths around No-Cost EMIs, busted!

Many e-commerce websites and offline stores often offer "No-Cost EMIs" on various products like smartphones, laptops, home appliances, etc.

21 Nov 2018

India

#TechBytes: Top USB Type-C earphones available in India

Switching to USB Type-C seems like a smart move, because most phone makers have also started ditching the headphone jack.

20 Nov 2018

India

Honor 8X is available just for Re. 1: Details here

Honor's latest mid-range offering, the Honor 8X, is up for grabs at just Re. 1 today (starting 11:45am).

20 Nov 2018

India

Samsung Galaxy A9: World's first four-camera smartphone launched in India

Samsung has launched its latest mid-range Galaxy A9 (2018) smartphone in India today.

19 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Here's how you can use two WhatsApp-numbers on same phone

Whether you have a dual-SIM cell, or wish to separate your personal and professional WhatsApp contacts, or for any other reason, you want to operate two WhatsApp numbers on the same phone- know that it's possible.

19 Nov 2018

Motorola

#LeakPeek: Moto G7, G7 Plus to sport waterdrop notch, dual-cameras

Lenovo-owned Motorola is working on Moto G7 series smartphones that will succeed this year's Moto G6 range.

18 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Which smartphone can you buy under Rs. 25,000

The year 2018 has been particularly interesting when you look at how budget smartphones have evolved.

18 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi releases Android Pie-based MIUI 10 update for Poco F1

Xiaomi has started rolling out the official open beta build of MIUI 10 update for its budget-friendly flagship - the Poco F1.

17 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Flipkart offer: Buy Pixel 3 for Rs. 3,580 per month

The recently launched Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are one of the best smartphones of 2018.

17 Nov 2018

South Korea

Samsung releases Android Pie-based One UI (beta) for Galaxy S9/S9+

Days after announcing its latest Android Pie-based One UI interface, Samsung has kicked off the public beta program for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

16 Nov 2018

Xiaomi

Flipkart Mobiles Bonanza starts from November 19: Top deals revealed

Flipkart has announced its Mobiles Bonanza sale from November 19 to 22.

16 Nov 2018

India

Xiaomi reduces prices of these popular smartphones by Rs. 1,000

To celebrate the milestone of being the number one smartphone brand in India for the 5th consecutive quarter, Xiaomi has reduced the prices of its best-selling smartphones by Rs. 1,000.

16 Nov 2018

Japan

Sharp introduces Android smartphone with two notches: Details here

As the successor to last year's mid-range Aquos R Compact, Japan-based Sharp has introduced the Aquos R2 Compact.

15 Nov 2018

Google

Google Pixel 3 overheating while charging, causing phones to shutdown

Since its launch, Google Pixel 3 has had its share of software and hardware woes.

15 Nov 2018

Samsung

Samsung patent reveals dual-folding tablet design: Details here

Just last week, Samsung gave a quick glimpse of its foldable smartphone.

14 Nov 2018

Qualcomm

OnePlus 7 won't be 5G-capable, company confirms

When OnePlus said it plans to launch a 5G-capable phone in 2019, we all thought it would be its next flagship - the OnePlus 7.

13 Nov 2018

Technology

Notch-less future: New Apple patent hints at in-display selfie camera

After kicking-off the 'notch trend', Apple appears to be exploring other ways of maximizing screen space on the iPhones.

13 Nov 2018

India

#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for the UPSC exam?

The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs of students and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination or IAS exam.

13 Nov 2018

India

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple available from November 16: Details here

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, the newest color variant of OnePlus' latest flagship, will go on sale in India on November 16 at 2PM via Amazon and OnePlus e-store.

13 Nov 2018

Facebook

#CareerBytes: 5 tips to prepare for UPSC CSE without coaching

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy without the right preparation.

12 Nov 2018

OnePlus

OnePlus 6T's new Thunder Purple variant to soon launch globally

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant, which was earlier launched in China, is set to launch globally soon.

12 Nov 2018

India

LG Q9 renders leaked: Design and key specifications revealed

As the successor to the Q8, LG is working to soon launch its latest Q9 smartphone.

06 Nov 2018

Flipkart

#FinancialBytes: 5 companies that provide loans to buy smartphones

The smartphone industry is evolving at a rapid pace and a number of new devices are being launched every week.

04 Nov 2018

Android

#TechBytes: 5 free antivirus apps to secure your Android smartphone

Despite packing enhanced features, Android phones still remain susceptible to security threats.

03 Nov 2018

India

Samsung Galaxy A9 could soon launch in India; price leaked

Samsung's recently announced Galaxy A9 could soon launch in India.

02 Nov 2018

LG

LG could unveil rollable TV, foldable phone at CES 2019

At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show, aka CES 2019, LG might bring two products leveraging its display technology - a rollable OLED TV and a foldable smartphone.