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Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 4:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Apple Releases watchOS 5.1.1 With Support for Group FaceTime Audio

Apple has released a new update to the watchOS, fixing bricking issues in Apple Watch that made the device unusable after users attempted to install the previous update. The new watchOS 5.1.1 comes with over 70 new emojis released with iOS 12.1, new full-screen colour watch-faces and support for group FaceTime audio for up to 32 people, The Verge reported on Monday. The previous update- watchOS 5.1- that was released... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 4:11 PM 2 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Releases AirDots Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0

The Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has launched its AirDots earbuds in China today which go against the Apple Airpods and offer similar functionality. These new AirDots by Xiaomi use Bluetooth 5.0 and bear a price tag of 199 Yuan or about Rs 2,100. These new wireless headset by Xiaomi weigh only 4.2 grams, and they also offer soundproof audio experience meaning they will also cancel the noise outside. Additionally, the... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 3:58 PM 5 COMMENTS

Poor Demand for iPhone XR Forces Apple to Halt a Planned Production Boost

Slower-than-expected demand has reportedly led Apple to direct its top phone assemblers, Foxconn and Pegatron, to halt a planned production boost for iPhone XR, a relatively cost-effective model that hit the shelves late last month. Foxconn, a Taiwan-based company, would produce around 100,000 fewer units daily to reflect the new demand outlook, down 20-25% from the original optimistic outlook, Japanese financial paper Nikkei reported on Monday citing anonymous sources. "For... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 3:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

WhatsApp Testing Message Preview Feature on Android Beta: Here’s How it Works

Lately, WhatsApp’s every update has been targeted towards tackling the problem of fake news. Whether it is the new forwarded tag or the limit of 5 recipients for the forwarded message, WhatsApp has finally taken the menace of fake news seriously and is working to roll out new features which would curb this problem. On the same lines, the Facebook-owned instant messaging giant might be on the verge of rolling... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 2:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Pixel 3 RAM Management Issues Will Be Fixed With a Future Software Update: Google

With some Pixel 3 users reporting a memory management flaw, Google is planning to release a software update "in the coming weeks" to fix the problem, the media reported. Many Pixel 3 users have noted that taking pictures with the phone often kills background apps such as music apps, 9To5Google reported. "We're rolling out a software update in the coming weeks to keep background apps from being prematurely closed in... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 6th, 2018 1:21 PM 32 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auction Likely to be Held in 2019, Airtel and Vodafone Idea Express Reluctance

Smartphone manufacturers are already readying themselves for manufacturing devices which support 5G networks. Most top manufacturers like Apple and OnePlus have hinted towards 5G smartphones next year in 2019. Top chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm have already been working on processors supporting the new high-speed fifth generation network technology. With all of this, we can be sure that we will see 5G smartphones in the coming year. However, the primary question... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 8:27 PM 2 COMMENTS

Trai Plans a Consumer Outreach Programme to Create User Awareness On the New Broadcasting Framework

Telecom regulator Trai is planning a consumer outreach programme, starting this month, to create user awareness on the nuances of its new tariff order and framework for the broadcasting sector, a senior official said to PTI. Trai's move comes just days after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (Trai's) March 2017 regulations and tariff order relating to fixation of charges for free and... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 6:26 PM 2 COMMENTS

Trai Tariff Order on DTH Sector Held by Apex Court, Star India Legal Appeal Dismissed

Last week, the apex court supported the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) tariff order and interconnect regulations relating to pricing and packaging of DTH channels being offered to subscribers. The court has listed channels genre-wise and has set an upper cap on the pricing of the genre-wise sorted channels. Notably, it was on July 3 when Trai implemented the Telecommunication Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations 2017 and also charted a... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 4:29 PM 1 COMMENTS

Intel Announces 48-core Cascade Lake Advanced Processor

Intel on Monday announced two new members in its Xeon processor portfolio, including the 48-core Cascade Lake, advanced performance processor. The Cascade Lake advanced performance chip is expected to be released in the first half of 2019 and the Intel "Xeon E-2100" processor for entry-level servers is now available, the company said in a statement. "The new parts represent a substantial upgrade over current Xeon chips, with up to 48... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 3:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

OnePlus Officially Unveils the Thunder Purple Colour Variant of OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple colour variant has been officially launched today in China. To recall, OnePlus launched the Midnight Black and Mirror Black colour variants of the OnePlus 6T in India and in other global markets at the end of last month. Today, it took wraps off the new colour option- Thunder Purple. OnePlus was rumoured to launch this new variant since the last few days, but no one expected... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 2:27 PM 1 COMMENTS

Government Should Act as a Consumer for Faster 5G Adoption in India: techARC

When it comes to 5G adoption in India, the government needs to play a big role as a consumer to make it a success, a report said on Monday. The government needs to be proactive in demand generation as in the enablement of 5G in India, said the report from market research firm techARC. "The government has a critical role in the demand generation in case of 5G services. The... Read More

Sneha Bhardwaj November 5th, 2018 12:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

Global Tablet Market Declined by 8.6%, But Apple Continued its Domination During Q3 2018: IDC

Apple continued to lead as the global tablet market declined 8.6% during the third quarter of 2018 as shipments fell to 36.4 million, the International Data Corporation (IDC) reported. Samsung maintained its position as the second leading tablet manufacturer and Amazon.com became the third largest tablet manufacturer in the third quarter, said the IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker on Friday. Slate tablets accounted for the majority of the market with 31.6... Read More