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Micromax 5G phone is set to debut in India “very soon”, co-founder Rahul Sharma revealed in a video session with users. The executive also hinted at imminent launch of Micromax’s true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Micromax made its comeback in the smartphone market last year with the launch of the Micromax In Note 1 and

Apple Maps is getting a new update that will allow users to report accidents, hazards, and speed checks while navigating to a destination. The new update is currently limited to the latest iOS 14.5 beta release, though Apple is expected to bring it along with the next public iOS release in the coming days. The

Realme’s upcoming flagship series in India, referred to as Realme Race until now, could launch as the Realme GT series, as per a tipster. The tipster claims that the moniker has been trademarked in India. Earlier this week, a Realme smartphone with number RMX2202 was spotted in a TENAA listing. This smartphone was believed to

Google Photos is now letting users pinch to zoom in on videos or double tap to zoom in or out. The feature seems to be rolling out as a server-side switch. According to users, the app version is not a factor. However, we could use the feature only after updating to the latest version of

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 are rumoured to launch as the next foldable handsets from the company this year. While Samsung hasn’t announced the names of its next-generation foldable phones, the traditional naming pattern followed by Samsung suggests that Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold

Japan’s Renesas said it is in talks to buy British-based Dialog Semiconductor in a deal that would bolster its automotive chip business and value the Apple supplier at around $6 billion (roughly Rs. 44 crores). Under the potential deal, Renesas would pay EUR 67.50 (roughly Rs. 5,900) a share for Frankfurt-listed Dialog, it said in a

Mi 11 was launched globally on Monday through a virtual event. The Mi flagship phone that was unveiled in China in late December comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. It also features a hole-punch design and a 2K display. Mi 11 also offers up to 256GB of onboard storage. It also sports curved edges

Apple may stop producing the iPhone 12 mini due to weak demand, a supply chain analyst has predicted. The mini-version iPhone debuted alongside the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max that are speculated to have relatively better market performance. Apple brought the iPhone 12 mini to provide a flagship option

Motorola is said to be working on multiple handsets in its Moto G and Moto E series. A new leak suggests that the company is working on three phones in the G series — Moto G10, Moto G30, and Moto G40. The Moto G40, codenamed Motorola Ibiza, has been tipped to launch in India in

Removing background from images used to be a daunting task. You had to use a software such as Photoshop, and then use some complicated tools and to get a decent final result, you’d have to expend a lot of effort and time. But not anymore, because now we have online platforms that do the hard

WhatsApp allows you to easily change your phone number without losing your chats, and we’re going to explain how to do that. The instant messaging platform is one of the most actively used apps for most smartphone users. A lot of people use it for sending messages and making voice and video calls. These features

Skype is rolling out a new update across all devices and it includes the ability to blur background during video calls on Skype for Android users. The background blur feature has been available for iOS as well as desktop users for a while now, and Android users are finally getting it with the Skype 8.68

OnePlus 8T, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8 are now receiving the January 2021 security patch with their latest updates. The updates also bring a host of fixes and optimise the experience of using long screenshots. The latest OnePlus 8T update comes with the version number 11.0.7.9.KB05DA in India, the OnePlus 8 update comes with

Apple’s default content filters that are available through preloaded parental controls on iPhone and iPad models are restricting users from searching for the word “Asian.” This isn’t, however, the case if a user searches for other cultures, including “Korean” and “Arab,” among others. Importantly, the restriction isn’t limited to the inbuilt Safari browser but is

Samsung Galaxy M12 has finally been launched months after being a part of the rumour mill. The new smartphone is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy M11 that debuted in March last year. Key highlights of the Samsung Galaxy M12 include quad rear cameras, waterdrop-style display, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery. The phone

Apple has filed a patent application that could stop its lightning cables from fraying so easily. The patent is for a cable with variable stiffness that could solve this problem. Apple’s lightning cables have a reputation for fraying easily but the company could have found a solution, going by this patent. The Cupertino-company proposed ideas

FAU-G has been released globally after being available in India since January 26. The developers of the game, nCore Games, shared the development through a tweet. Players outside of India will now be able to download and play FAU-G through Google Play, but there is still no information on an iOS release. FAU-G became the

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level portable Wi-Fi speaker has been launched in Europe. The high-end brand is focusing on portability and long life with this launch, with a modular design that allows users to replace fabrics and wooden covers while still using the same speaker. The Beosound Level is part of the company’s Connected Speakers

Oppo F19 and Oppo F19 Pro could be launched in India in March, as per a report. The smartphones were recently tipped to be launched in February but a fresh report, citing insider sources, has said that the launch will take place in March instead. Besides that, it was also shared by the report that

Ludo Zenith mobile game has been announced, bringing to light the partnership between Square Enix and JetSynthesys. The game is being published by Japanese gaming giant Square Enix and developed by Indian studio JetSynthesys. Ludo Zenith is currently up for pre-registration on Google Play and customers will be notified when the game officially launches, along

Samsung Galaxy A50 is receiving the February 2021 Android security patch, as per a report. The over-the-air (OTA) update is based on Android 10, and said to be rolling out to smartphones in Thailand. The report says that the update will be rolled out to the Galaxy A50, which made its India debut in 2019,

The 2021 iPhone family, which is rumoured to arrive as either the iPhone 12S or the iPhone 13 series, will feature an upgraded ultra-wide-angle camera lens with better low-light performance, according to market analysts. The iPhone 13 Pro in the series, which is also rumoured as the iPhone 12S Pro, is said to have the

Samsung Galaxy A52 has reportedly been spotted on the TENAA certification website, where it shows that the phone will come equipped with a 6.46-inch display and pack a 4,500mAh battery. The specifications, design, and features of the phone have been leaked extensively in the past. Earlier this week, the phone’s colour options were also allegedly

Microsoft’s Office Lens scanning app, which allowed users to scan documents from their mobile phones, has been rebranded as Microsoft Lens and redesigned with new features. The app includes a new logo and features such as Image to Text, Image to Table, and Image to Contact. The new features will be coming to Android first.

Nokia 8.3 5G has started receiving the Android 11 update. A Nokia staff member confirmed the rollout through an official community post. Nokia will dispatch the Android 11 update to Nokia 8.3 5G in waves to ensure a smooth rollout. It will roll out to phones in 27 countries in the first wave. India is

Apple is making it easier for users to unlock their iPhone handsets via Face ID while wearing a mask. The change has debuted via the iOS 14.5 developer beta. The feature, however, requires an Apple Watch that can quickly unlock the connected iPhone even when the user is wearing a mask. It is unlike the

LG Velvet 5G is receiving the stable Android 11 update, as per reports. The Android 11 beta built for the smartphone was released last month and the stable one seems to be rolling out now in South Korea. However, it is likely that the update will expand to more regions soon. It is expected to

The European Union is seeking to overturn Apple’s victory in a 13 billion-euro ($15.8 billion) (roughly Rs. 1,15 lakh crore) tax dispute, saying judges used “contradictory reasoning” when they found that the company’s Irish units weren’t liable for huge payments. A summary of the appeal published Monday shows the EU’s determination to challenge the critical

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Ultra concept render that has surfaced on the Internet suggests the design of the company’s next-generation foldable smartphone. The render shows both front and back of the rumoured smartphone. The handset has been in the news for some time now and a recent report claimed that it is likely to

Executives in Hyundai Motor are divided over a potential tie-up with Apple, with some raising concerns about becoming a contract manufacturer for the US tech giant, dimming the outlook for a deal. Hyundai said earlier this month it was in preliminary talks with Apple, but gave no details. Local media said the firms were discussing