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Android 12 debuted at Google I/O 2021 keynote earlier this week. The new Android version has a list of customisations and vivid colour effects. Google also introduced new privacy options on Android 12. In addition to the next-generation Android operating system, Google showcased a new version of Wear OS at the I/O keynote. Like Android

Itel and Tecno, brands both owned by Transsion Holdings, have announced a 60-day warranty extension in India owing to pandemic-imposed lockdowns in several districts. The companies separately announced that only those smartphones and feature phones will be eligible that have their warranties expiring between April 15 and June 15. Eligible smartphone owners would then have

iQoo Neo 5 Life will launch on May 24, the company has announced through a dedicated landing page and posts on Chinese microblogging website Weibo. It has also confirmed that iQoo Neo 5 Life will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The Vivo sub-brand has teased a few specifications for the phone ahead

Microsoft Teams has brought the general availability of its personal features to people on desktop, mobile, and the Web. The new experience, which was mode available for preview on the mobile version of Microsoft Teams on Android and iOS devices in June last year, allows users to make video calls with their friends and families

Reddit’s ‘Open in app’ pop-up that appears when you visit its mobile site can be quite annoying. Worst, the company deliberately does not allow users to remove the pop-up by tapping on a close button. It seems like the dialogue box might be helping the company, which is claimed to be “the front-page of the

OnePlus, Realme, Samsung, and Xiaomi — all leading smartphone companies in India have started paying attention to the Rs. 30,000 price segment these days. This comes years after all of them fought to attract the masses in more affordable brackets. Last year, OnePlus attempted to disrupt the Rs. 30,000 segment with the OnePlus Nord. Many

Google Assistant could soon be summoned using the power button on Android smartphones, according to a report. The virtual assistant can currently be triggered using wake words like “Ok Google” and “Hey Google”, or swipe gestures on smartphones. Some phones also feature a dedicated button for Google Assistant. But Google could soon add a power

Nokia licensee HMD Global may reportedly delay its rollout for Android 11 to smartphones that are yet to receive the OS update. As per a report, HMD Global had earlier tweeted a roadmap for its rollout plans for Android 11 but that tweet has now been deleted. Nokia was reportedly providing two years of OS

Asus ZenFone 8 series will be unveiled globally today, May 12 at 7pm CEST (10:30pm IST) at a virtual event that will be livestreamed on YouTube. The ZenFone 8 series is expected to include two models — the vanilla ZenFone 8 and the ZenFone 8 Flip. It should be noted that the company has not

Facebook’s New Product Experimentation team has reportedly released its Tuned app for Android. Tuned is an app from the social media giant that is aimed primarily at couples. It was first introduced in April 2020 as an iOS-exclusive app in Canada and the US. Facebook’s new couple-friendly app allows partners to chat, set calendars, share

Poco M3 Pro 5G launch has been confirmed by the brand’s executives in a media interview. The new Poco phone, which is speculated to come as a rebadged Redmi Note 10 5G, is said to be a “sizeable upgrade” over the existing Poco M3. It is also aimed to bring 5G connectivity to the masses,

The Mi 11X Pro could potentially be a disruptive phone in the market thanks to its hardware and aggressive price. It fits the definition of a flagship killer thanks to its top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and a 108-megapixel camera at a starting price of Rs 39,999. Naturally, this looks very appealing to those who

The US Department of Defense will remove China’s Xiaomi from a government blacklist, a court filing showed, marking a noteworthy reversal by the Biden administration of one of Donald Trump’s last jabs at Beijing before exiting office. The filing stated that the two parties would agree to resolve their ongoing litigation without further contest, bringing

Vivo Y12s (2021) has been launched as an upgrade to last year’s Vivo Y12s. The new Vivo phone has the same waterdrop-style display notch and dual rear cameras that the Chinese manufacturer offered on its 2020 version. It also carries the 20:9 display and a 5,000mAh battery – both identical to the previous-generation Vivo Y12s.

Realme Narzo 30 will come with 90Hz refresh rate and a 5,000mAh battery, the company has shared through its Malaysian Facebook page. Realme launched the Narzo 30 Pro and the Narzo 30A in India back in February and is going to launch the Narzo 30 in Malaysia on May 18. The company has been teasing

Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps and it allows users to share photos and videos with their friends, contacts, and followers. You can follow other Instagram users or creators and over the years, Instagram has become a popular advertising platform as well. It shows each user a feed that is based

Moto G40 Fusion is set to go on sale in India today. The affordable Motorola phone was launched in the country alongside Moto G60 a couple of weeks back. It offers features such as a 120Hz display, triple rear cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery. Moto G40 Fusion is also powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon

Samsung Galaxy M42 5G will go on sale in India for the first time starting 12am (midnight). Launched earlier this week, Samsung says that the handset is its first mid-segment and most affordable 5G smartphone. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC and sports a quad rear camera setup that is highlighted by