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About the author: Shloke is your go-to guy when it comes to consumer tech. Specializing in In-Depth pieces, he's also getting to grips with Telecom. His hobbies consist of Formula One and Gaming.

Shloke Sarkar June 8th, 2021 9:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google’s June Feature Drop Brings New Features and App Updates to Pixel Users

Just after Apple announced tons of updates to its software operating systems and applications during the WWDC event, Google has decided that it is time to roll out the June feature drop for the Pixel range of smartphones. In case you did not know, the organisation famous for multiple reasons is famous for introducing new features to its phones every three months via its Pixel Feature Drop. The latest update... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 8th, 2021 7:45 PM 1 COMMENTS

Samsung to Start Production of Displays for Upcoming Xiaomi, Oppo Foldables in October

There have been multiple rumours in recent times in regards to some upcoming foldables in Q4 of 2021, with big brands such as Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi and the king of foldables, Samsung in the mix. Now, it seems that the preparations for this influx of foldable devices is underway, at least according to details that surfaced today. We have been hearing about reports for months, dating back to April in... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 8th, 2021 9:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Is Bringing Cross-Compatibility, Spatial Audio to FaceTime

Apple, the Cupertino based tech giant on Monday night held its annual developer conference WWDCC 2021, which introduced the latest iterations of the company's iOS, iPad OS, macOS and watchOS. The latest version of iOS 15 promises to offer a wide range of features and updates, such as covering messages and the interface as a whole. As part of the new version, Apple is bringing major changes to the FaceTime... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 8th, 2021 8:47 AM 0 COMMENTS

macOS Monterey Is Bringing Shortcuts, SharePlay, Live Text and Much More

Apple on Monday announced the next version of its desktop operating system, macOS 12 Monterey which offers several new features, some of which are exclusive to macOS whilst others are borrowed from iOS and iPadOS 15. One of the first new features to macOS Monterey is in relation to Universal Control. With the feature, users can control their iPad with the keyboard and mouse/trackpad of their Mac. This requires no... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 7th, 2021 9:33 PM 5 COMMENTS

Smartphone Sales Rose by 26% in Q1 2021, Samsung Takes Top Spot: Gartner Report

On Monday, Anshul Gupta, the senior research director at Gartner stated that smartphone sales grew by 26 per cent in Q1 2021 after a steep decline during the year 2020-21 as per a report by the research company. The improvement in terms of consumer outlook sustained learning and working from home coupled with pent-up demand from 2020 boosted sales of smartphones in the first quarter as per Mr Gupta. He added... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 7th, 2021 7:54 PM 6 COMMENTS

OnePlus Nord N200 Leaked by Pete Lau, to Offer a FHD+ Display and 5G Support

In recent times, OnePlus has started to take a different approach when it comes to pre-release promotions of a new device. Earlier the company would drop bleak hints, but, since 2020, the company decided that going public in one way or the other or by revealing the design, something good might come out of it, and the hype train would keep on running. This is what Ex-OnePlus employee and co-founder... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 7th, 2021 6:50 PM 1 COMMENTS

Jio Saavn Users Can Now Access Music Channels and Playlists Within the App

Jio Saavn, the largest streaming platform for music and audio-related entertainment in the whole of South Asia on Monday released its new product which aims to tackle video streaming platforms, This new product has been given the name of JioSaavnTV. The unique video feature from Reliance Jio aims to bridge the gap between expert curation and ease of consumption. JioSaavnTV is the newest addition to the video products on offer... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 7th, 2021 8:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

This Feature by Google Will Make Using a Pixel Camera Even More Fun

Google's Pixel series has been one of the most popular yet underwhelming series of devices in terms of net sales, losing out not only to primary competitors like Samsung and Apple but also to lower brands like Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi. Despite this, the devices from the Android provider offer amazing features, one of them being a great camera. The Pixel lineup, be it the flagship Pixel 5 or the... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 6th, 2021 4:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple iPhone Users Are Not as Loyal as You Think

In recent times, the discussion regarding Apple and its coveted ecosystem has grown to the point that there is a debate almost every moment when talking about whether or not an iOS-based device is better than an Android. Another superstition has been in relation to user data, thinking that Apple users prefer to stick to iPhones due to a multitude of features. These features, at least the ones that are... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 6th, 2021 1:00 PM 4 COMMENTS

Google Pixel Buds A-Series Is Coming to India, But, Will They Sell?

Google recently announced its latest truly wireless earbuds under the moniker of the Pixel Buds-A series. The device is a trimmed down version of the original Buds, removing features such as gesture-based navigations and wireless charging. The new Pixel Buds have been revealed to be launched initially in the United States and Canada. Today, Google confirmed that it will be launching the new earbuds in India and that they will... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 5th, 2021 9:48 PM 19 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio, BBNL Boost Network Infrastructure in Uttarakhand

Network connection during the pandemic has become an essential need, especially considering how most tasks have moved online due to the same. From schools to business to multinational companies to the smallest of shops, most of them rely on the internet to converse with others and get their tasks done. In areas that might be in the midst of secure land or near national borders, this is an issue that... Read More

Shloke Sarkar June 5th, 2021 8:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

MTNL Allowing Users to Pay Bills Later

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all sorts of industries and sectors in more ways than one, with smaller corporations to multi-million dollar entities being affected by the pandemic. Telcos too have been forced to operate on reduced staffing due to this, as a lot of these people could not go to physical offices. It seems that due to this issue, state-owned telecom service provider Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited or MTNL... Read More