Technology

“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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

HIGHLIGHTS The Moto X4 was launched at IFA last year The smartphone is set to receive Android P whenever it arrives The unlocked and Prime variants are now getting Android 8.1 Oreo update Lenovo launched the Moto X4 smartphone at IFA last year, with the Moto X4 Android One edition for Project Fi following in September. The Android One variant got the Android ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS It is expected to be Sony’s next flagship handset The phone might ship with Android P It will be powered by a Snapdragon 845 SoC Just days after specifications and features of the smartphone were leaked online, Sony Xperia XZ3 has been spotted on certification portal GFXBench. Interestingly enough, the listing suggests this upcoming Sony smartphone will run Android 9.0 (Android P), which ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS ZTE agreed to pay a $ 1 billion fine ZTE will also overhaul leadership US President Donald Trump is seeking trade concessions from China China’s No. 2 telecommunications equipment maker ZTE secured a lifeline from the Trump administration on Thursday after agreeing to pay a $1 billion (roughly Rs. 6,700 crores) fine and overhaul leadership in a deal that will lift ... Read More »

HIGHLIGHTS TENAA certification suggests a 25-megapixel front camera Oppo Find X won’t have a microSD card slot Oppo Find X will come with a fingerprint scanner Oppo Find Xis all set to be unveiled at an official launch event scheduled for 8:45pm CEST on June 19 (12:15am IST on June 20) at The Louvre Museum in Paris. Teasers have been rolling in, ... Read More »