Update (Feb 25): Nokia 1 is official. Update (February 15, 2018): The first renders of the Nokia 1 phone have leaked online. Shared by @evleaks, these renders show the phone in Dark Purple/ Dark Blue with Silver accents and Red with Silver accents. It is quite possible that there will be more colour options for […]
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Amazon brings Alexa-to-Alexa calling & multi-room music to India
In addition to expanding the availability of Echo smart speakers to the physical retailers, Amazon India has announced it is bringing a number of new features to the Echo devices and Alexa voice assistant, including Alexa-to-Alexa calling support. The Echo and Alexa users in the country will now be able to call or message other […]
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Amazon is now selling Echo via offline stores in India, no invites required
Update (Feb 15): Amazon has expanded the availability of Echo devices in India. In addition to Amazon.in, these Alexa-powered smart speakers will now be available for purchase from 350 stores like Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Crossword and in over 20 cities across the country. The company has also removed the requirement for invitations to buy […]
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Google Family Link app helps parents manage kids’ devices
Update (February 14): Canada on Tuesday became the fifth country to get support for Google Family Link. Update (November 9): Google is taking Family Link to two more markets – Australia and Ireland. With the latest expansion, Family Link is now available to the parents in a total of four countries. Update (October 19): Family […]
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MWC 2018: What to expect from Samsung, Sony, LG, Nokia, and Huawei
Every year the entire smartphone industry gathers in Barcelona to showcase new and exciting devices. 2018 is going to be no different. From February 25 (Day zero or Press day) to March 1 this year, the likes of Samsung, HMD Global, Sony, Huawei and others will be unveiling the latest mobile devices, which are set […]
Posted inAndroid Televisions, India
Xiaomi launches Mi TV 4 in India, priced at INR 39,999
Thanks to the not-so-cryptic teasers, it had become clear a couple of days ago that Xiaomi is finally bringing its smart television to the Indian market. The company confirmed the same earlier today at a press event in New Delhi, when it officially launched the 55-inch model of its 4K HDR-capable Mi TV 4 for […]
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Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro with 5.99-inch screen
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi on Wednesday introduced the new Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones at a press event in New Delhi. The new phones will succeed the Redmi Note 4, which was the most-selling smartphone in the Indian market in 2017. While the Redmi Note 5 keeps most of the internals […]
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HMD Global releases Android 8.1 update for Nokia 8
Update (February 13): HMD Global has rolled out the final Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Nokia 8 smartphone. The update is now live over-the-air and will reach all Nokia 8 owners over the next few days. With this update, Nokia 8 has become the only phone other than the Google Pixel and Nexus phones […]