Google on Wednesday took the wraps off the new Pixel 2 smartphones and a bunch of other consumer gadgets, as the company further cements itself in the hardware business. Today’s announcements – Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Google Home Mini & Max smart speakers, and Chrome OS-powered Pixelbook – show the company’s intentions to compete […]
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Alcatel U5 HD 4G Android phone debuts in India, priced at INR 5,999
Alcatel has announced the launch of its U5 HD smartphone in India. The phone has been priced at INR 5,999 and will be available beginning October 5 exclusively via Flipkart.com. As you can guess from the pricing, the Alcatel U5 HD is an entry-level smartphone and comes with features like a 5-inch HD screen and […]
Posted inConnected Devices, India
Amazon launches Echo smart speakers in India, priced starting INR 4,499
E-retail giant Amazon on Wednesday launched its voice-controlled Echo smart speakers in India, making the country the fourth market worldwide to get the devices. The company is releasing the new Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Dot devices in the Indian market. According to Amazon, the Echo-series will be available only via invitation for now. The […]
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Moto G5 Plus getting software update in US
Motorola has released a new software update for Moto G5 Plus smartphone in the US. The update is now available over-the-air (OTA) and will be rolling out gradually to all Moto G5 Plus devices. The update is 168MB in size and carries version no – NPN25.137-83. If you don’t immediately see the update, head over […]
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Xiaomi to launch Mi Mix 2 in India on October 10
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch the new Mi Mix 2 smartphone in the Indian market. The company is hosting a press event on October 10 in New Delhi, where it will be showcasing the smartphone. Originally unveiled in China last month, the Mi Mix 2 smartphone is the company’s large-screen flagship […]
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Moto X Play gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat update in India
A week after releasing the Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for Moto X Play in Brazil, Motorola has started the roll-out in India. We are getting multiple reports that the update is now live over-the-air (OTA). If you own a Moto X Play, you can head over to to Settings > About phone > System updates […]
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Honor 9 India launch expected on October 5
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei’s sub-brand Honor is gearing up to unveil a new smartphone in India. The company has sent out invites for a press event on October 5, where it is expected to launch the Honor 9 smartphone. The Honor 9 will be exclusive to Flipkart and the e-retailer is already running promotions for […]
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How to watch Google’s October 4 Pixel 2 event
If you are looking for a way to check out the Google’s much anticipated hardware launch event on October 4, worry no more. Just bookmark this page and come back on October 4 at 9AM PDT (9:30PM IST) to watch the livestream of the event. We have embedded the Google event Iivestream right on the […]