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  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Renders Reveal Dual Front Cameras In Cutout

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Renders Reveal Dual Front Cameras In Cutout

    Samsung is the world’s number one smartphone manufacturer, but the company has been losing its market share recently. This is due to the rise of companies like OnePlus, Huawei and Xioami. Before the inception of Chinese OEM’s, Samsung was the only company that single-handedly led the Android bandwagon against Apple’s iPhones.

    In recent years, these new companies have become a nuisance for Samsung. As not only do these companies sell their devices at a much cheaper price than Samsung, they are also developing a lot of the latest in-house technologies. In contrast, Samsung is not only a smartphone manufacturer, but also the leading supplier of display technologies. The company is reported to have used a lot of its latest display technologies for its upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S10. And according to the latest leak, the Galaxy S10 Plus will have an oval cutout for the dual front cameras in the display.

    Galaxy S10 Plus Specifications

    The renders of the upcoming Galaxy S10 Plus have been posted on Twitter by leakers Ben Geskin and OnLeaks. The leak suggests that the smartphone has a 6.44 inch Super AMOLED QHD+ display. Most noticeably, the display has edge-to-edge bezels which taper towards the side and an oval-shaped cutout which houses the dual front-facing cameras. Additionally, the smartphone also has triple rear cameras along with an LED flash. The top of the device is occupied by the sim tray and microphone hole while the bottom has the 3.5 mm jack, speaker grill, USB connector, and the primary microphone.

    The bottom and top of the Galaxy S10 Plus also have antenna cutouts. The leak also claims that the smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor and the device also supports face unlock. The back of the device has a silver and blue colored gradient panel which looks really attractive.

    Also Read: Dual-Screen Vivo Nex S2 To Launch On December 11

    Other key details like battery capacity, RAM/ROM options, and camera resolution are currently unavailable. To summarise, the success of the upcoming Galaxy S10 smartphones is of great importance to the company.

  • Top 5 Upcoming Smartphones : December Edition

    Top 5 Upcoming Smartphones : December Edition

    The year 2018 has been a big one for smartphones. Companies from all over the globe are trying to take a piece out of this ever-growing market. The year is about to end but a lot of devices are yet to be launched. Here is a list of highly anticipated smartphones which are expected to launch in the month of December.

    Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

    The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 was launched earlier this year. Now the company has announced that its successor Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, will launch on December 11th. The company has been sharing a lot of tweets which reveal some key features of the upcoming device. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 will have a mammoth 5,000 mAh battery, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. It will also have a wide notch at the top of the display which will house the front-facing camera. If the company can carry forward the aggressive pricing from its predecessor, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 will also be a sensational hit in the Indian market.

    Vivo Nex S2

    Vivo launched the Nex S smartphone earlier this year and now the company is about to launch its successor, the Nex S2. According to previous leaks, the smartphone will have unorthodox features like dual displays and a triple camera module. The front of the device has an edge-to-edge display and an additional smaller sized display on the rear. Like its predecessor, it is also expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor. To sum up, all the doubts and rumors surrounding the device will be cleared up as the company officially announces it on December 11th.

    Nokia X7

    The Nokia X7 aka Nokia 8.1 has already been launched in China. Latest tweets from Nokia India indicate that the device will launch soon in India as well. The Nokia 8.1 has a 6.18 inch Notch display with a pixel density of 403 ppi. The smartphone features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 710 SoC and is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery which supports 18W fast charging. For security, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Nokia 8.1 has dual 12 MP + 13 MP rear cameras and a single 20 MP front-facing camera. Except for a few India specific changes, the smartphone is expected to carry most features from its Chinese counterpart. However, all details regarding price and specifications will be cleared at its time of launch which is set for the 10th of December.

    Meizu 16

    Meizu is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer which is about to launch its first smartphone in India. The company will launch its high-end Meizu 16 smartphone in the country on 5th December. The smartphone has a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080 px display. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core Snapdragon 845 CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. For photography, the Meizu 16 gets 20 MP front-facing camera and a dual 12 MP + 20 MP rear cameras along with a 6 LED Ring flash. It packs a 3010 mAh battery which supports fast charging at 24 watts.

    Also Read : Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Prototype Seen In Video

    Google Pixel 3 Lite

    The Google Pixel 3 Lite aka Sargo has been continuously making rounds of the internet. According to reports, it is a low specced variant of the previously launched Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL. In terms of looks, it has a similar design language as the Pixel 3. It has thin right and left bezels while the top and bottom bezels are quite prominent. The leak suggests that the smartphone packs the Octa Core Snapdragon 710 SoC and is powered by a  2,916 mAh battery. Surprisingly, it also has a 3.5 mm jack which the elder siblings miss out on. The device is expected to be a sub $ 500 smartphone and if it gets the same camera as the Pixel 3, it will definitely turn a lot of heads. Although Google has not officially announced its launch date, it is expected to launch before this year ends.

  • Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Prototype Seen In Video

    Alleged Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Prototype Seen In Video

    Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S10 is one of the most awaited smartphones right now. Expected to be launched in the early part of 2019, the Galaxy S10 has already been a subject to numerous leaks. These include reports about four different Galaxy S10 models, including a 5G variant. Now, a video has surfaced, in which the alleged 5G Galaxy S10 has been showcased.

    The video is from what seems to be a 5G testing station in South Korea. The device in focus is being used by an executive from SK Telecom. They are using it to launch their 5G service in South Korea. In the video, a person is making a video call to demonstrate the speeds that can be achieved by the network, while using 5G. The most interesting aspect of the video is however, the smartphone which is being used for this demonstration.

    The 5G S10

    This unknown smartphone is obviously enclosed within a protective case to hide its design. However, there are two distinct factors which point toward the fact that it is a variant of the upcoming Galaxy S10. The first is the horizontal triple camera setup on the back, which is barely visible in the video and the 5G support.

    The protective case of the phone is hiding what is probably the most important aspect of the phone, the display. The display is said to be truly bezel-less, without the use of a notch or a pop-up/sliding camera. Samsung has never implemented a notch on any of its smartphones. And this will be the next big upgrade in terms of design language from the company. The phone is also expected to feature a camera cut-out, like that of the upcoming Galaxy A8s. While there were reports of Samsung developing an in-display front facing camera to avoid using even the cut-out, this does not seem viable as of now. We might see that technology sometime in the future.Samsung Galaxy S10

    What’s More

    A recent tweet by the famous leaker iceuniverse on Twitter has also mentioned that one of the variants of the Galaxy S10 might feature dual front cameras. This would give a really unique placement to the camera cut-out and it will be interesting to see how Samsung pulls this off.

    Also Read : Dual-Screen Vivo Nex S2 To Launch On December 11

    The Galaxy S10 is expected to launch in three, if not four variants. These include a Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 and a Galaxy S10+ variant. There are also talks of a Galaxy S10 Beyond X variant. This will supposedly have a 6.7 inch display with four rear cameras and dual front cameras.

    Click here to read everything there is to know about the Galaxy S10. 

  • Dual-Screen Vivo Nex S2 To Launch On December 11

    Dual-Screen Vivo Nex S2 To Launch On December 11

    Vivo is a subsidiary of BBK electronics, who also own Oppo and OnePlus. Collectively, BBK electronics has developed many groundbreaking technologies like an in-display fingerprint sensor and super fast charging (OnePlus’s DASH charge and Oppo’s SuperVOOC). Earlier this year, the organisation launched the Vivo Nex S smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and a pop-up camera. Not long ago, its successor Vivo Nex S2 was spotted online with triple cameras and dual displays. Another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Nubia has already launched a Dual-screen smartphone called the Nubia X.

    Weibo Post

    The Weibo post was shared by A non-company executive but the shared posters look legit due to their quality. Although the post is in Chinese, use of the translation software reveals that the Vivo Nex S2 will launch on the 11th of December.

    Features And Design

    The previously leaked images of the alleged Vivo Nex S2 disclose that the smartphone has an edge-to-edge display with negligible bezels. The rear of the device has a triple camera module with LED flash and a secondary smaller sized screen on the back. The rear also carries the company branding which is placed below the secondary display. Like its predecessor, it is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor to quickly and securely unlock it. Other important specifications like the processor and RAM capacity is unavailable but the device will surely have better features than its predecessor. For reference:

    Vivo Nex S Specifications

    Also Read: Huawei Enjoy 9 Leaked, 4 GB RAM And SD450 In Tow

    • Display: 6.35-inch Super AMOLED Full HD+ 2316 × 1080 pixels, 19.3:9 aspect ratio
    • Operating System: Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo)
    • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
    • RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4x
    • Storage: 128 GB
    • Rear Cameras: 12 MP + 5 MP, LED Flash
    • Selfie Camera: 8 MP
    • Security: In-display fingerprint scanner
    • Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac 2.4G + 5G, Bluetooth 5 .0, GPS, USB Type-C
    • Battery: 4,000mAh
    • Dimensions:162 x 77 x 8 mm
    • Weight: 199 g

    All in all, the Vivo Nex S2 seems like a smartphone from the future. However, its official specs and price will only be available at the time of its launch.

  • No Decision To Shutdown Hangouts, Says Google Representative

    No Decision To Shutdown Hangouts, Says Google Representative

    Just a few days back, a lot of technology websites reported that google had planned to shut down their messaging app- Hangouts. However, according to the Product Lead of G Suit, Hangouts will not be shut down. Well, it won’t exactly be shut down, but the company plans to migrate the users to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. The company representative also clarified a few more aspects using tweets. They said that while Hangouts classic will be shut down, it does not imply the end of support for messaging provided by the app.

    Also Read: Google’s New Smartwatch Patent To Use Your Skin As A Touchpad

    Google’s Future Plans

    Google Hangouts is a communication platform that includes instant messaging, video chat and VOIP services. It is interesting to note that Hangouts itself was born from separate entities. These include Google Talk, Google+ Messenger (formerly: Huddle), and Hangouts, a video chat system present within Google+. The Google representative also commented that migration to Chat and Meet should be automatic. He also said that it should be invisible to the end user. Hangouts is not shutting down per se. But, it is going to disappear in a while, after all its users are successfully migrated. Google has previously also started and abandoned other apps and services such as Allo, Inbox and Reader.

    Other companies are known to create a single app for instant messaging and video chat. They have then worked on it to improve it over the years, instead of shutting them down to create a new platform. We will have to see how the company handles the huge amounts of users that currently use Hangouts. Competition has been high from Facebook Messenger which is built on top of the most popular social media platform, Facebook. WhatApp also has a huge user base, owing to its first mover’s advantage in the messaging industry.

  • Updated Apple AirPods To Launch In Early 2019

    Updated Apple AirPods To Launch In Early 2019

    The Apple AirPods are one of the most popular wireless earbuds on the market right now. They are stylish, have Siri support and offer great portability as well. However, an upgrade to the earbuds has been long pending. And Apple needs to do this to ensure that they are at par with their competitors and what they offer. A latest report from famous Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo has detailed that we will see an updated version of the AirPods early next year. He also said that we will also see a completely redesigned model in 2020.

    The New AirPods

    Ming Chi Kuo is known for his extremely accurate predictions about Apple products, from iPhones to MacBooks. In his latest reports, he states that an updated AirPods, with a wireless charging case and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity will hit the stands in the early parts of next year. This model will feature upgrades as well. Though it is not clear at this point as to what those upgrades are.

    This wireless charging case is seen in the marketing image of the AirPower mat. Nothing about the AirPower mat has been revealed by Apple, despite the tech giant announcing it way back in September 2017.  Additionally, the wireless charging case might be available as a separate accessory. Which customers can use with their existing AirPods as well.

     

    The report also details that the AirPods will face dramatic growth in the coming years. Predictions say that the number of units sold will rise to over 100 millions n 2020, compared to the 16 million units in 2017. The report also details that these are Apple’s most popular accessories ever.

    Also Read : Apple Extends Return Period For The Apple Watch 4

    The new, redesigned AirPods might be seen in 2020. These might include improvements such as sweat resistance as well. However, judging by the accuracy of his Kuo’s reports, we can expect to see a new version of the AirPods, early next year. The AirPower mat might also make a surprise appearance.

     

  • Huawei Enjoy 9 Leaked, 4 GB RAM And SD450 In Tow

    Huawei Enjoy 9 Leaked, 4 GB RAM And SD450 In Tow

    Huawei is a smartphone and telecommunication equipment manufacturer from China. In recent years, the company has emerged as a leader in smartphone technology. Not so long ago, the company launched their Enjoy 9 Plus smartphone in China and now its low specced sibling, the Huawei Enjoy 9 has leaked online. The smartphone was spotted on HICDMA.com and the specifications suggest it will be a budget device.

    Specifications And Design

    The Huawei Enjoy 9 measures 158.92 × 76.91 × 8.1 mm and weighs in at 168 grams. On the front of the device, sits a 6.26-inch display with a dewdrop notch up top. The phone uses an LCD display with a 1520 x 720 px resolution. It has an 8 MP front facing camera and dual 13 MP + 2 MP cameras with AI Features. The Huawei Enjoy 9 runs on EMUI 8.2 which is built on top of the Android 8.1 operating system. The smartphone is kitted with an Octa-Core Snapdragon 450 SoC and is powered by a 4,000 mAh Lithium Ion battery. The listing reveals the smartphone will be available in two memory and storage variants which are as follows:

    • 3 GB + 32 GB
    • 4 GB + 64 GB

    The Huawei Enjoy 9 also supports memory expandability up to 512 GB via microSD card. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone also supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It also has a bunch of sensors which includes an Ambient Light sensor, Gravity sensor and a proximity sensor.

    Price & Availability

    Also Read: Apple Extends Return Period For The Apple Watch 4

    The exact launch date of the Huawei Enjoy 9 is unavailable as of now, but the listing indicates it will launch soon. Considering the specs and features it is expected to be a sub $ 300 smartphone. However, the official specs and price will only be disclosed at the time of its launch.

  • Microsoft May Join The Foldable Smartphone Bandwagon in 2019

    Microsoft May Join The Foldable Smartphone Bandwagon in 2019

    Microsoft’s smartphone under Project Andromeda, which is a foldable screen phone may be launched as early as 2019. Foldable screen phone technology seems to be the future of smartphones. Many companies such as Samsung, Huawei and LG are working towards a future which will have large screen tablets that can be folded into phones and kept in your pockets. Microsoft, under Project Andromeda may launch the smartphone in 2019, according to a book called Beneath a Surface by journalist and Microsoft tech blogger collaborator Brad Sams.

     

    Microsoft’s Future Plans

    The book talks about how Microsoft built a $1 billion an year business from their Surface laptop. Brad Sams also mentions that a host of devices such as a Microsoft Surface product, Xbox One and new Surface tablets are slated for their launch. The book mentions that new form factors can be released in the next couple of years. This probably indicates the new foldable phone. According to reports, it won’t have a phone like interface, it will be a tablet like interface that works in a smaller form factor when folded. But these are all speculations for the time being.

    Also Read: Microsoft Launches The New Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and Surface Headphones

    Microsoft has redirected their efforts and manpower towards the Surface lineup and wish to compete toe to toe with Apple’s iPad. The Surface lineup has earned them a lot of revenue in the recent past. 5G phones and foldable phones seem to be the right way to go for smartphone manufacturers right now. The author also revealed that the company plans to release a Surface Pro detachable tablet device. This device will sport a USB Type-C port, smaller bezels and rounded corners. This may see it’s launch in the later half of 2019. The company also plans to release two new low-cost Xbox One S devices, according to the book. The book talks about an ambient computing device that is also slated for launch. The device is a computer that senses and responds to user presence.

  • Apple Extends Return Period For The Apple Watch 4

    Apple Extends Return Period For The Apple Watch 4

    The Apple Watch 4 was one of the most interesting devices revealed at Apple’e special September 12th event held this year. The Series 4 Watch has a bigger screen, added and improved features to track your health and many more changes. However, a recent report details that Apple has extended the return period for the Apple Watch 4 to 45 days. Compared to the traditional 15 days they offer on other devices.

    The Extension

    The information regarding the extension came through MacRumours. They got their hands on an internal document distributed by Apple to their Authorised Service Providers. So now, if any customer wishes to return their Apple Watch 4 after a period of 45 days, their request will directly go to Apple support. Then, customers will need to contact Apple by phone, email or chat online to initiate a refund.

    The move is reported to be regarding the health features included in the new watch, especially the heart rate monitor and the ECG app. It also includes irregular heart rhythm notifications. Another document obtained by MacRumours also details that Apple Watch Series 1 to 4 will receive these features with the watchOS 5.1.2 update.

    The Motive

    However, it is still not clear as to why Apple has extended the return period for the Apple Watch 4. Some claim that this is done to let users get used to the health features and see whether they are really benefiting from it. This includes time for users to test out the ECG feature. And see whether it really has an impact and use in their daily life. However, Apple has warned users that the ECG feature is just to aid your health tracking and should not the used to replace a doctor. You must still rely on regular visits to your doctor in case you are suffering from any health issues.

    Also Read : Apple Allows TRAI’s DND App On iOS App Store To Avoid Facing Ban In India

    The Apple Watch 4 also includes other features such as automatic fall detection. This will alert emergency services after a certain time duration, if you do not wake up after a fall. It is still not clear as to why Apple has made the move to extend the time period for the return of the Apple Watch. But users will surely benefit from it.

  • Arlo Goes Overboard With 4K Ulta High Definition Security Camera

    Arlo Goes Overboard With 4K Ulta High Definition Security Camera

    The Arlo Ultra is a security camera but it isn’t your everyday security camera. It has a 4K sensor and is wireless. The Arlo Ultra features HDR image processing. But the question is do we really need a 4K security camera? It depends. There are several downsides to recording in 4K but there are a lot of great things too. Arlo’s 4K footage can help you to uncover critical information by getting better video quality when you zoom in. This may include information such as license plates, clothing, or other telling details or suspicious activities. The camera also features an integrated spotlight. It can illuminate an area in the night with a powerful LED light to see colour footage in the dark. This was previously not possible with most security cameras. The older cameras shot black and white night vision images in the dark. The camera also has dual-microphones.

    It also includes a newly designed rechargeable battery. It comes with a weather-resistant, magnetic charging cable for indoor and outdoor use. The camera has a panoramic 180-degree diagonal field of view. The Arlo Ultra also has a magnetic mount which makes it easy to attach in different surfaces. Arlo Ultra also has a built-in siren that can be automatically triggered by motion, audio detection, or manually activated remotely from the Arlo App for added protection.

    Also Read : Apple Music Finally Coming To Amazon Echo Devices

    Free Arlo’s Smart Premier service

    The camera also comes with a free one-year subscription to Arlo’s Smart Premier service (worth $120), along with the Arlo SmartHub, for connecting to home Wi-Fi. This allows the user’s router to provide extended Wi-Fi range to Arlo cameras. It also manages data traffic to and from the camera out to the user’s cloud account. The Arlo Ultra records 4K images locally and stores it in a micro SD card. But you can pay an additional subscription fee if you want to store your security clips in maximum resolution in the cloud.

    The Arlo Ultra will set you back around $400 and will roll out to the market in the first quarter of 2019.

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy A8s With Camera Cutout Gets Certified By FCC

    Samsung Galaxy A8s With Camera Cutout Gets Certified By FCC

    The Samsung Galaxy A8s was teased by Samsung earlier this month. Since then, the phone has been making headlines for its unique camera cut-out. The camera cut-out replaces the need for a notch or bezels, without the hassle of a sliding panel. The phone almost immediately found a competitor in form of the alleged Huawei Nova 4. Now, it seems like the launch of the smartphone is near as it has been certified by the FCC. This tells us some of its specifications too!

    FCC Listing
    The position of the icons on the left has moved due to the camera cut-out

    A screenshot from the FCC listing reveals some of its key specs. The phone has a 19:5:9 aspect ratio, owing to the hole in its display. This camera cut-out is located on the right side of the phone. Registered under the model number SM-G8870, the phone also has adaptive fast charging support. This is a common feature in most mid-range smartphones. The camera cut-out cannot be seen in the screenshot, but we can see that there are no notifications towards the right top corner do the smartphone. This is the exact position of the camera cut-out. It also gives us a look at how the display will look like to the user.

    Earlier leaks have given us a fair idea about the device as well. The phone is said to have a 6.3 inch FHD+ display with a 2340 x 1080 px resolution, with 2.5D glass. It is said to be running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC which is based on the 10nm manufacturing process. This will be supported by the Adreno 616 GPU. It will have 6 GB of RAM and a 128 GB of storage, which is also expandable up to 512 GB, according to reports.

    Also Read : Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 To Launch In India On December 11

    It is said to feature a triple camera setup on the back, like the Galaxy A7. This will include a 24 MP primary camera with a 10 MP ultra wide lens and a 5 MP depth sensor. The phone is said to feature a 24 MP front facing camera. Under the hood, it packs a 3,400 mAh battery and is said to be running Android Oreo 8.0 out of the box.

  • Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 To Launch In India On December 11

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 To Launch In India On December 11

    The much awaited Asus Zenfone Max M2 Pro has been confirmed to launch in India, by the company. Asus did so through a tweet on its official account. They have set the date for its launch for the 11th of December. The tweet also mentions that the smartphone will have Corning Gorilla Glass 6 and will be a Flipkart exclusive.

    Specifications

    Earlier, a teaser on the companies Indonesian account had revealed that the phone has a massive 5,000 mAh battery. The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is expected to have many more such features which will make it a worthy successor to the extremely popular Zenfone Max Pro M1. The phone is also has a dual rear camera setup, as has been seen from earlier teasers and leaks. The device also has a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and a glass back. The phone will also have a notch on its display, which will house the front facing camera.

    The phone is also said to have a 6.3 inch FHD+ display, which will house a notch. It is said to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. And will have 4 GB of RAM along with 64 GB and 128 GB storage options.  Some reports also claim of a second variant with 6GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 660 chipset has a lot fo improvements in terms of performance and AI capabilities when compared to the Snapdragon 636 chipset on the Zenfone Max Pro M1.

    Also Read : Apple Music Finally Coming To Amazon Echo Devices

    Interestingly enough, some sources also claim that the phone has a triple rear camera setup and not a dual rear camera. This can be a possibility as none of the teasers actually show the entire camera setup. They always cut the phone at a place where the third lens os not visible. However, it is also possible that this is not a third sensor and is simply the LED flash on the back. We will have to wait till the launch of the device on December 11th to know more details about the phone.

  • Apple Music Finally Coming To Amazon Echo Devices

    Apple Music Finally Coming To Amazon Echo Devices

    Amazon Echo devices do not support some essential music and video streaming platforms such as Apple Music and Youtube. But that is about to change soon! Even though Google and Amazon have not reached to an agreement regarding the Youtube fiasco, Apple Music owners will soon be able to stream their songs on Echo devices. Echo customers will be able to stream music from Apple Music starting December 17th.

    Amazon’s Echo devices currently support other streaming apps such as Spotify, Saavn, Pandora and Amazon’s own Amazon Music. You can just log in to the Alexa App on your phone and ask Alexa to play music from Apple Music. It is not surprising for Apple to want Apple Music to be available to a broader audience since Amazon Music and other streaming websites have already drawn a lot of audience. Apple Music is also available on Google’s Play Store now. Even though the app was launched as an iOS exclusive back in the day. Apple have their own smart speaker called the HomePod. But it is in an entirely different category in terms of price when compared to the Echo devices.

    Also Read : Google’s New Smartwatch Patent To Use Your Skin As A Touchpad

    What This Move Means

    In 2016, the Apple Music service was made available on Sonos smart speakers as well. It is also available in Microsoft’s app store for Windows 10 users. Apple is clearly looking to stay in the competition as a large portion of people have shifted to Amazon Music. This has happenned because a lot of people are heavily invested in Echo devices. Analysts believe that Amazon Music is currently in the third place behind Spotify and Apple Music. Amazon Music is currently free with Prime subscription in India and has two different types of subscription options in the United States. Amazon has also stated that since the launch of the Echo devices, people have been listening to more music in their homes than before. They also noted that people now stream tens of millions of hours of radio per month through the Alexa devices.

  • Apple Allows TRAI’s DND App On iOS App Store To Avoid Facing Ban In India

    Apple Allows TRAI’s DND App On iOS App Store To Avoid Facing Ban In India

    The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has finally succeeded in getting their App listed in the iOS app store. The App in question is the DND 2.0 app that they have created. Spam calls and spam messages have become a nuisance for Indians recently. This caused the Telecom authority to create the app that blocks all spam calls and messages. One can also report spam callers through this app. Indian smartphone users on an average receive anywhere between five to ten spam calls a day and this app aims to stop these calls.

    What Led To This Move

    The app saw it’s launch way back in 2016 and Android had allowed the app to be on the Play Store. However, Apple had not allowed it on their iOS App store citing security reasons. Apple had not allowed the App on their store because on installation, the app asks for permission to view the phone’s contacts, recent call history and messages. TRAI had given a January 2019 deadline for Apple to allow the app to the store. failing which they could face a country wide ban. The App store finally has listed the DND 2.0 app before the deadline. Apple had in a previous statement said that they comply with the laws of every country they do business in. The DND app listing is great news for iPhone users as they did not have a way to stop these calls up until now.

     

    Also Read : Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphone Gets FCC Certification

    The Do Not Disturb App is quite useful as it helps a smartphone user to register their mobile number under DND to avoid unsolicited commercial communication. It also stops telemarketing calls and texts. The app has an in- built anti SPAM engine which warns a user about spam SMS and incoming calls based on feedback of other users. TRAI’s DND app is available for free from the iOS App Store and it requires iOS 12.1 or later.

  • Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphone Gets FCC Certification

    Upcoming Xiaomi Smartphone Gets FCC Certification

    An upcoming Xiaomi smartphone has passed the FCC certification. This new smartphone bears the ID 2AFZZ-RMSC3GG and is said to target the budget conscious buyers in the Android smartphone market. Sources also claim it could be a more affordable phone from the Mi 8 series by Xiaomi. However, it is not clear as to which markets will see the launch of this device and whether it will make its way to India.

    Not much is known about the device, but there are quite a few specifications which are seen on the listing. The Xiaomi smartphone only supports single-band WiFi and only works on WiFi b/g/n 2.4 GHz bands. This means it will not support dual-band WiFi or the latest WiFi 802.11ac. Also mentioned in the listing is that it is a dual SIM smartphone. However, only one SIM card can support 4G connectivity at a given point of time even though it supports dual standby.

    Also mentioned in the listing is the fact that the phone has Bluetooth 4.2 support and not the latest Bluetooth 5.0. The listing also reveals the physical dimensions of the phone. The phone has a 5.9 inch screen and is around 71 mm wide. It is also reported to have dual rear cameras placed horizontally next to each other.

    Also Read : Google’s New Smartwatch Patent To Use Your Skin As A Touchpad

    It is highly probable that this will be another China exclusive smartphone and might not see its launch in India. However, it is interesting to note that the Xiaomi smartphone does have Band 4.0 support. India’s leading telecom company, Reliance used the Band 4.0 technology in its Jio service. This might give us hope that the phone will be launched in India.

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