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About the author: Chakri is a go-to guy for your next smartphone recommendation. Back in his engineering days, he used to play with smartphones by installing custom ROMs and that passion got him into the tech industry. He still goes nuts about a smartphone knocking his door for review. Currently managing everything at Telecom Talk, Chakri is trying to master PUBG Mobile in his free time.

Chakri K August 20th, 2018 4:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android 9 Pie Gesture Based Navigation: How to Turn On, How to Use and Much More

With the introduction of Google’s latest mobile phone operating system, the tech giant is planning another revolution in the Android interface. This new introduction comes in the form of gesture control. Users of Android have long stuck to the button-based method of navigation. However, Google plans to change that. Notably, the gesture-based method was first seen in phones with very minimal bezels and high screen real-estate. Now with more and... Read More

Chakri K August 20th, 2018 4:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Snapchat for Android to Get a Redesign Very Soon, Currently in Alpha Testing

Snapchat, the photo-messaging application is reportedly testing the new redesign on Android. The new design is currently under Alpha testing, and the company is planning to introduce it very soon, Engadget reported it. An engineer Jane Manchun Wong discovered that Snapchat's Android app hides a rough alpha version of the revamp with an experience more on par with the iOS version, IANS reported earlier today. "Snapchat's new faster Android user... Read More

Chakri K August 20th, 2018 1:21 PM 14 COMMENTS

Airtel TV App Users Will Get Exclusive Access to ZEE5 Content for 3 Years

Bharti Airtel and content provider ZEE Entertainment today announced one of the largest partnerships in India. As part of the partnership, both Airtel and ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) will work closely to curate digital/OTT video content solutions for customers across India. With this partnership, Airtel wants to drive the growth of digital/OTT video content ecosystem in India. Airtel prepaid and postpaid customers to get exclusive access to premium content... Read More

Chakri K August 20th, 2018 9:49 AM 2 COMMENTS

Oppo R17 is the First Smartphone With Snapdragon 670 SoC and Gorilla Glass 6

Chinese smartphone company, Oppo, today expanded its R series by adding Oppo R17 to the list. Oppo has launched the R17 in China today, and it's the first smartphone to sport the newly announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 Mobile Platform. Also, the R17 comes with a waterdrop notch, same as the Oppo F9. For the unaware, the Oppo R series is exclusive to China, and the company launches a new smartphone... Read More

Chakri K August 19th, 2018 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Trai to Soon Start Consultation on Traffic Management Practices for Net Neutrality

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) will soon start consultation on recommending a framework for traffic management practices as well as structure and nuances of a multi-stakeholder body outlined in the net neutrality principles. According to a senior Trai official, the discussion paper to tackle the twin aspects is likely to be brought out in about a month's time, and the Trai intends to follow the consultative process before finalising... Read More

Chakri K August 18th, 2018 2:40 PM 3 COMMENTS

Telcos Can Soon Issue New SIM Cards Using Face Authentication Feature for Aadhaar, Says UIDAI

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which announced the face authentication feature for Aadhaar earlier this year, today stated that it would start the rollout of the feature in a phased manner. The feature will start rolling out with telecom service providers from September 15. When UIDAI announced the face recognition feature, it thought of starting the service from July 1, which was later pushed to August 1. However,... Read More

Chakri K August 18th, 2018 2:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kerala Flood Victims Can Now Share Google Plus Code of Their Exact Location and Pinpoint Whereabouts

Kerala Flood Victims can share their Google Plus Code of exact location even when they are offline. The victims can make use of their Android smartphone or tablet to generate a Google Plus Code. By sharing the Plus Code, they can pinpoint their whereabouts and make it easier for rescue workers to reach them, Google said on Saturday to IANS. Google also confirmed that users could share their plus codes... Read More

Chakri K August 18th, 2018 1:36 PM 1 COMMENTS

5 Features to Look After in the OnePlus 6T Launching Later This Year

Since the OnePlus 3, the Chinese company has been launching two flagship devices every year- a standard version and a 'T' version with minor upgrades over the standard version. And the same will continue this year, according to a new report from CNET. The OnePlus 6T is launching this fall in the United States, and for the first time in the country, OnePlus will be partnering with a carrier. It's... Read More

Chakri K August 17th, 2018 4:21 PM 16 COMMENTS

Samsung to Launch a New Galaxy A Series Smartphone With Snapdragon 660 SoC in India

Samsung is now planning to launch expand its Galaxy A series in India. The company is planning to launch a new dual rear camera smartphone this month which will also be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The smartphone in question is the Galaxy A8 Star, which has been in the news for a while but never went official. With this new smartphone, Samsung will be looking to take... Read More

Chakri K August 17th, 2018 1:58 PM 6 COMMENTS

Best Features of LG G7+ ThinQ Which Make it a Worthy Buy at Rs 39,990

LG surprised one and all by launching its flagship smartphone, the LG G7+ ThinQ at an excellent price of Rs 39,990 in India. The G7+ ThinQ, at that price, goes against the best-selling premium smartphone in India, the OnePlus 6. The G7+ ThinQ offers features which are unknown at this price point. For example, the OnePlus 6 lacks IP68 water and dust certification, but the G7+ ThinQ has it. It... Read More

Chakri K August 17th, 2018 1:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung Dominated OnePlus and Apple With Strong Galaxy S9 Sales in H1 2018: CMR

Samsung lost the premium smartphone market to OnePlus in Q2 2018, however, the South Korean electronics company dominated the premium smartphone segment in India during the first half of 2018. According to a new report from CyberMedia Research (CMR), Samsung dominated the Indian premium smartphone segment with half the market share. The CMR India's Mobile Handset Review report released today mentioned that Samsung secured a market share of 48% during... Read More

Chakri K August 17th, 2018 12:50 PM 2 COMMENTS

10.or D2 Smartphone With 18:9 Display to Launch in India on August 22

10.or (Also pronounced as Tenor) is all set to launch its next smartphone in India on August 22. For the unaware, 10.or is an Amazon Exclusive brand which launches 'Crafted for Amazon' smartphones in the country. So far, the company has launched three Android-powered smartphones in India, and the next one in question is the 10.or D2. Amazon India has posted a teaser image of the smartphone, but it did not... Read More