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01 Jul 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp copies one-way broadcast communication feature from Telegram
Whatsapp has recently rolled out one-way broadcast communication for group chats, a feature that is already offered by rival app Telegram.
30 Jun 2018
GoogleGoogle's DeepMind AI can create 3D models of 2D images
Google's UK-based sister company DeepMind has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can create scenes in 3D after having observed them in the form of 2D images.
30 Jun 2018
Technology128TB SD card that will hold your entire media collection
The SD Association, a group of 900 tech companies that sets memory card standards, has announced a new card specification called "SD Express" that will increase data transfer speeds to 985MB/s from the current maximum transfer rate of 624MB/s.
30 Jun 2018
Reliance JioJio offers 3.2TB data, benefits worth Rs.4,900 to OPPO users
Reliance Jio has launched a "Jio OPPO Monsoon Offer" under which it is offering benefits worth up to Rs. 4,900 and 3.2TB of 4G data to users buying a new OPPO smartphone.
30 Jun 2018
YouTubeAmazon launches Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet
Amazon has launched the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet for $199.
30 Jun 2018
Google MapsApple is rebuilding Maps using its own data mapping technology
According to reports, Apple is overhauling Apple Maps and rebuilding it using its own data.
30 Jun 2018
Asus#SmartphonesFaceoff: ASUS ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6
In days from now, on July 4, ASUS will launch its 2018 flagship smartphone, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z.
30 Jun 2018
IndiaMoto E5, Moto E5 Plus to soon launch in India
After introducing its latest Moto G6 smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola is now working to launch the E5 range in India.
30 Jun 2018
FacebookFacebook might quietly use microphone to track ads you watch
A recently published Facebook patent depicts a technology that will silently trigger microphones in a household to listen to users as they watch TV ads.
30 Jun 2018
iOSWhatsApp admins can now control participants' ability to send messages
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that allows group admins to control who can send messages in a group chat.
30 Jun 2018
RobotsSex robot Samantha will now become unresponsive, if treated inappropriately
Famous sex doll Samantha has been updated with a new feature.
30 Jun 2018
SamsungWhich smartphones will be launched in the second-half of 2018?
The first half of 2018 is almost over, and the year has already seen notable smartphones being launched.
30 Jun 2018
QualcommOPPO O-Free wireless headphones with live translation launched
OPPO has launched its truly wireless headphones, the OPPO O-Free, in China.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaVolvo XC90 T8 Inscription Hybrid launched at Rs. 96.65 lakh
As its second plug-in hybrid XC90 variant in India, Volvo has launched the XC90 T8 Inscription in India.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaAll the apps you can now use on JioPhone
The JioPhone, is a smart feature phone, that doesn't have a touchscreen but comes with 4G connectivity.
29 Jun 2018
CanadaHarry Potter's invisibility cloak could soon become a reality
In what would seem like a blurring of lines between Harry Potter-esque fantasy and reality, scientists from Canada have now taken us a step closer towards invisibility cloaks.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaSamsung Galaxy On6 to launch on July 2, hints Flipkart
Samsung is all set to launch a new Galaxy On smartphone in India on July 2, according to Flipkart's teasers.
29 Jun 2018
WhatsAppAndroid Messages: WhatsApp competitor or glorified SMS app?
On Tuesday, Google announced that it had rolled out Android Messages for Web to all its users around the world.
29 Jun 2018
FacebookFlaw in Facebook quiz app exposed data of 120mn users
It has been found that a quiz app on Facebook called "NameTests" had a flaw which allowed anyone to access personal information of its over 120 million users.
29 Jun 2018
BoeingBoeing's hypersonic jet will travel 5 times faster than sound
In an aviation conference at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Atlanta, Boeing has unveiled the concept of a hypersonic passenger jet.
29 Jun 2018
IndiaSamsung Galaxy J8 now available in India for Rs. 18,990
Samsung Galaxy J8 smartphone, which was launched last month, is now available for purchase in India.
29 Jun 2018
AmazonAmazon Spark: Amazon's social-media platform you have never heard about
Amazon Spark is a lesser known feature inside the Amazon app that offers Prime members in the US a shopping-focused social network-type experience.
29 Jun 2018
InstagramInstagram Lite launched on Android for low-end phones
Instagram has released Instagram Lite, a lightweight version of the app, on Android.
28 Jun 2018
SamsungSamsung to unveil Galaxy Note 9 on August 9
Samsung has sent invitations for an "Unpacked" event on August 9 in New York at 11am ET (8:30pm IST).
28 Jun 2018
WeChatSnapchat to launch its own gaming platform
According to a report by The Information, Snap is developing a gaming platform inside Snapchat.
28 Jun 2018
GoogleLeaked: Here's how Google's Pixel 3 devices will look like
We already know that Google's new 2018 flagship phones, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL, are going to be big and expensive.
28 Jun 2018
iPhonemacOS Mojave first public beta released: Here's how to install
A day after releasing the first public beta of iOS 12, Apple has now rolled out the public beta version of macOS 10.14 Mojave.
28 Jun 2018
FacebookDon't want to see spoilers on Facebook? Now, snooze keywords
Facebook is testing a feature which will allow users to "snooze" keywords for 30 days.
28 Jun 2018
IndiaSpice F311 Android Go smartphone launched at Rs. 5,599
As its first Android Oreo (Go edition) smartphone, Spice Devices has launched F311 in India.
27 Jun 2018
XiaomiXiaomi could launch Mi Max 3 or Mi A2 tomorrow
In a teaser video, Xiaomi has hinted at the launch of a new smartphone at its global event scheduled for June 28.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaOnePlus 6 Midnight Black with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage launched
As an addition to the already available OnePlus 6 mix, the company has now launched a new 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant in Midnight Black color finish.
27 Jun 2018
QualcommQualcomm launches new AI-capable SoCs for budget, mid-range smartphones
While Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 and 400 series have become the go-to processors for several budget and mid-range smartphones, Qualcomm has announced three new chipsets - Snapdragon 632, 439, and 429 - aimed at future budget and mid-range smartphones.
27 Jun 2018
iOSAmazon rolls out voice control to Alexa app on iOS
Amazon has finally brought voice control to its Alexa app on iOS.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaApple starts manufacturing iPhone 6S in India
Apple has started manufacturing iPhone 6S units in India to lower costs of its highest selling smartphone in the country, both for the company and eventually for the users.
27 Jun 2018
GoogleGoogle's biggest-ever rebranding of its ad lineup
Google's is rebranding its complex lineup of ad products and categorizing all of them into three major brands. With this, Google is retiring the DoubleClick and AdWords brand names.
27 Jun 2018
iOSNow measure distances and areas on Google Earth
Google Earth has launched a new feature called "Measure" that allows users to measure the area and distance of anything on the map.
27 Jun 2018
IndiaASUS ZenFone 5Z to launch in India on July 4
ASUS ZenFone 5Z will launch in India on July 4, and will be sold exclusively via Flipkart.
27 Jun 2018
AndroidSend texts directly from computer with Android Messages for Web
Google has announced that the global roll-out of the web version of its Android Messages app is now complete. The feature had started rolling out last week.
27 Jun 2018
Google MapsGoogle Maps becomes personalized, helps explore restaurants and events
Google had announced several major updates to Google Maps at its I/O 2018 annual developer conference last month.
27 Jun 2018
MicrosoftTruecaller for Android gets a new Block section
Truecaller, one of the most popular caller identification apps, got a new update that lets you easily manage your block list.
