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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) Review

The Amazon Echo Dot has been the runt of the litter among the Echo lineup. It’s the most affordable model and the easiest way to get yourself in the world of voice assistants. And because all the Alexa smarts are based in the cloud, the Echo Dot could do almost everything that the bigger and more expensive models could. This ... Read More »

Android Confidential: Just how big is that notch on the Google Pixel 3 XL anyway?

The notch. By now it’s become a fairly commonplace feature on premium phones. Even some budget handsets are starting to get in on the act. But the Google Pixel 3 XL reignites the notch frenzy. Why? Because it’s so damn big. Google didn’t just add a normal screen cutout to the top of its latest flagship phone, it added the ... Read More »

Apple releases iOS 12.0.1 to fix XS charging issue

Apple has released iOS 12.0.1, which fixes one of the issues users had reported. It fixes the problem where connecting the charger cable to the iPhone XS would occasionally not start the charging until the display was turned on. iOS 12.1 change log Apart from that, the update also fixes a couple of other issues, including a Wi-Fi issue where the iPhone ... Read More »

iPhone XS Available in India at Rs. 4,499 a Month

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be available to buy in India from September 28 HIGHLIGHTS IndiaiStore is offering EMI offer on iPhone XS lineup iPhone XS can be purchased by making EMI payments of Rs. 4,999 The offer includes the additional 5 percent cashback on bank cards IndiaiStore.com, the official website of Apple distributors in India, has announced that the iPhone ... Read More »

Testing Apple’s New Screen Time Parental Controls: First Came Tears, Then Frustration.

“Don’t set the time limit. I can be reasonable!” pleads 9-year-old Tazio, looking up from his iPad. It’s not always fun owning an iPad that a parent can remotely shut off. Also not easy: Trying to parent via new digital “Screen Time” controls. Coming soon to an iPad or iPhone near you, Apple’s iOS 12 adds menus, buttons and bar charts to help monitor ... Read More »

Researchers Improve GPS Accuracy on Smartphones

A team of scientists has been successful in significantly improving the accuracy of GPS in smartphones. By combining signals from four different Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand in collaboration with Curtin University, Australia demonstrated that it is possible to achieve centimetre-level precise positioning on a smartphone. “It’s all down to the mathematics we applied ... Read More »

Oppo R17 Pro With Triple Cameras, Super VOOC Flash Charge Launched; Oppo R17 Price Revealed

Oppo R17 Pro comes with a unique gradient colour glass back HIGHLIGHTS R17 Pro will come with a price tag of CNY 4,299 (roughly Rs. 43,800) It comes with ‘waterdrop’ display notch Oppo R17 costs CNY 3,499 (roughgly Rs. 35,600) Oppo has finally revealed the price and availability details of Oppo R17, but it has also launched its premium variant – Oppo 17 ... Read More »

How to Install MIUI 10 Beta on Redmi Note 5 Pro or Another Xiaomi Phone

MIUI 10 beta can be installed easily, but you shouldn’t do it on your primary device HIGHLIGHTS Anyone can now try out MIUI 10 thanks to the Global beta Xiaomi has released the Global Beta for select devices You probably shouldn’t install it on your primary device The MIUI 10 Global Beta has been released and in this guide, we ... Read More »

2019 iPhone Models to Sport Triple Camera Setup With AR Features: Report

HIGHLIGHTS JSCK is currently working on 3D-sensing rear modules JSCK has to build Apple-worthy modules for mass production orders 2019 iPhones may then see a triple camera setup at the rear Apple has made it very clear from the beginning that is more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR). CEO Tim Cook has left hints on many occasions on Apple’s plans to ... Read More »

Microsoft Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17711 Reveals Edge Browser, Fluent Design Updates

HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft has released the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build Store app has also been updated with new features Microsoft News app now available for all users Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build that shows off the future design for upcoming builds. It has rolled out a fresh Windows 10 Insider Preview Build that comes with Fluent Design updates, changes ... Read More »