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HIGHLIGHTS Coolpad Note 3S, Mega 3 smartphones launched in India Samsung Galaxy S8 expected to feature autofocus selfie camera Flipkart valuation reportedly slashed 38 percent by Morgan Stanley fund Wednesday was a happening day in the world of technology, with Coolpad launching its Mega 3 smartphone with triple-SIM support; Flipkart valuation reportedly getting marked down to $5.54 billion; Facebook allowing ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Battery-centric smartphones generally aren’t great phones overall There are some all-rounder smartphones with good battery life At the premium end, you have to make fewer compromises for a good battery For some people, battery life is the top priority when it comes to buying a smartphone. Manufacturers today make phones that specifically address this issue, with a humongous battery ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS Lenovo Phab 2 phablet launched in India at Rs. 11,999 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosions may have been caused by design flaw Android 7.1.1 OTA update now rolling out for Nexus, Pixel devices In major technology news today, Lenovo launched the Phab 2 smartphone in India, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosions were reported to be due to a design ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy S8 May Ditch 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Use Paytm Without Internet, and More: Your 360 Daily HIGHLIGHTS Samsung Galaxy S8 reportedly will not have 3.5mm earphone jack OTPs not mandatory for online transactions under Rs. 2,000 anymore Paytm’s new toll free number facilitates transactions without smartphones A lot of new developments in the technology segment today, from the Samsung ... Read More »

Apple Watch Series 2 Review HIGHLIGHTS Apple Watch Series 2 can be worn while swimming It’s great for running half marathons Watch Unlock is one of its best features The Apple Watch Series 2 arrives nearly 17 months after the original, and has a few features that its predecessor probably should have shipped with. The first and foremost of these ... Read More »

Photoscan by Google Turns Your Phone Into a Photo Scanner HIGHLIGHTS Google’s Photoscan app is free and available now The app is fast and easy to use The resulting image is largely dependent on your phone’s camera On Tuesday, Google launched Photoscan, an app that helps you quickly digitise your old, printed photos you may have lying around. The idea ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS AirPods battery inefficiency even in under a year will levy a fee Battery service in warranty will cost $49 for each component Battery service out of warranty will cost $69 for each component Apple has finally started taking pre-orders of the AirPods after much delay, and the accessory is set to hit shelves on December 21. The company has ... Read More »

Fossil Launches Armani, Diesel, and Kate Spade Hybrid Smartwatch Models HIGHLIGHTS Fossil launched the new hybrid watches at Baselworld 2016 All watches maintain traditional watch design All the watches come with companion app Fossil Group at Baselworld 2016, which is a major event for the watch and jewellery industry, launched three new hybrid watch models from Armani, Diesel, and Kate ... Read More »

LG has unveiled the new G Flex 2 at CES 2015. This curiously curved smartphone with its bending properties is already known for its design. (LG is calling it the company’s bendiest phone, yet.) But, the company claims the phone’s main selling point is its durability. Specifically, LG is insisting its new device, in addition to its other improved features, ... Read More »

If you’ve been in the market for a good smartphone at a decent price, you’ve probably read one of the glowing reviews of the LG Google Nexus 5. The 5-inch Android device has become a darling of the mid-range smartphone community. What it lacks in internals it more than makes up for with its affordable price tag. Well, if you ... Read More »