Gadgets

HIGHLIGHTS Google has confirmed a ‘proper’ fix for the screen unlocking lag The lag was found on some Pixel 2 XL after installing June Android update The fix is likely to debut sometime around the Android P public release If you were among the Pixel 2 XL users who were experiencing a lag in unlocking the screen after installing the June Android security update, Google has good ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Price of the variant is Rs. 36,999 It will be available only on Flipkart Other configurations are currently up for purchase Asus ZenFone 5Z (Review) was launched in India at the start of this month in three configurations – 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage, 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage. While announced, the top-end variant with 8GB of RAM and ... Read More »

Sony Android Sony unveiled the flagship Xperia XZ2 Premium in April, and it’s expected to become available in the US at the end of this month. While we’ve seen it on pre-order in some other places, so far it hasn’t received anything resembling a global launch. That may slowly change in the coming weeks, however. Clove, an online retailer from the UK, has just announced that ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Mi A1 pulled The update reportedly had a few major bugs Users complained of deleted text messages and tripped SafetyNet Xiaomi has reportedly stopped the Android 8.1 Oreo update for its Mi A1 smartphone, just a couple of days after it began the rollout, without any warning or explanation. As it turns out, the Android 8.1 update to ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Samsung Galaxy S10 will arrive in three variants next year The most premium variant will sport a triple camera setup No technical details of the smartphone have been leaked Next year will mark the 10-year anniversary for the Samsung Galaxy S series, and we expect some big features to be introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S10. The smartphone is expected to sport a ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Specifications of Samsung’s first Android Go smartphone surfaced These are related to the variant carrying model number SM-J260F The handset is found to have a 5-inch Super AMOLED display Specifications of Samsung’s first Android Go smartphone have emerged online. The smartphone with model number SM-J260G is said to come with a Super AMOLED display and an Exynos 7570 SoC. The latest ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS The 1000th service centre has been opened in Hyderabad, Telangana It marks 100 percent year-on-year growth 500 centers are authorised for Mi TV repairs Chinese phone maker Xiaomi on Wednesday announced the opening of its service centre number one thousand in India. The company which has presence in over 600 cities in the country, opened up its 1000th service centre in ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Blink Go will be available starting from June 22 The wearable tracks steps, distance, calories, sleep, and heart rate It sports a colour TFT display and a choice of ‘designer’ straps Flipkart-owned online fashion marketplace Myntra on Wednesday launched its first smart wearable device, the Blink Go. Priced at Rs. 4,199 (MRP), the fitness band was developed at Innovation Labs of ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Nokia X6 has received a new software update The update brings the ability to let you hide its notch It also includes performance improvements Nokia X6 has received a software update that brings the ability to let you hide its notch. With the latest addition, the new Nokia model has joined the bandwagon of Android handsets that do include a notch but ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Apple’s shares fell around 2 percent after the news broke Slowdown of consumer passion is said to behind falling sales Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted for iPhone 2018 lineup Apple expects to ship 80 million new model iPhones this year, down 20 percent from what it had planned at the same time last year, Japanese financial daily Nikkei reported on Friday, ... Read More »