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Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A31 have reportedly started receiving the October 2021 Android security patch. The update is said to have stability improvements and bug fixes. Eligible Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphones in some Asian markets including India are receiving the update now, while the update for Galaxy A31 is said to be rolling out

Fortnite creator Epic Games on Friday opposed Apple’s efforts to put on hold orders handed down in an antitrust trial as a potentially lengthy appeals process plays out. US district Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in September struck down some of the iPhone maker’s App Store rules, including a prohibition on developers directing their users to

Android 12 beta for the iQoo 7, iQoo 7 Legend, iQoo Z3, iQoo Z5, and the iQoo 3 is set to be rolled out in India starting this December, the Chinese company has announced. The new beta release will include the latest Android experience. We can also expect some tweaks and proprietary changes from the

Android 12 is apparently causing app crashes and touch response issues for some Google Pixel phone users. The Android update that Google released earlier this week after some anticipation was meant to enhance user experience with Google’s new Material You design language and several underlying improvements. However, some users have reported online that soon after

Apple has expanded its MacBook Pro lineup this week by introducing new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The new MacBook Pros have not just some design-level changes but all-new silicon choices that come in the form of the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. These new proprietary system-on-chip (SoC) units are designed to take

Samsung and Google have become closer partners than ever before, working together on the new Galaxy Watch 4 series. Samsung was previously on its own, selling Galaxy Watches running its in-house TizenOS. Google on the other hand, has been trying to help manufacturers take on the Apple Watch with its Wear OS. Now, the two

Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11 Pro, and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ price and specifications have been tipped on the Web — ahead of the official launch that is taking place next week. All three Redmi Note phones are said to come with 120Hz displays and include 5,000mAh batteries. The Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note

Apple is not bundling its fast charger with all 14-inch MacBook Pro models launched earlier this week, instead selling it as an additional accessory. It unveiled the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models at a virtual event, and new details about bundled chargers have been unveiled on the Apple website. The Cupertino giant has two

Redmi Note 11 specifications have been suggested through teasers shared online ahead of the October 28 launch. The new Redmi phone will come alongside the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Early teasers show that it will carry triple rear cameras and a glass back in matte finish. One of the teasers

OnePlus 8 series — including OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro — as well as the OnePlus 8T have started getting the latest OxygenOS update. The update packs the October 2021 Android security patch, bug fixes, and other minor system improvements. The OxygenOS update brings the Files by Google app as well to all three

One of the smallest and most affordable devices from Apple, the AirTag is also interesting for a number of reasons. This tiny, disc-shaped tracking device is made to work within the Apple ecosystem, giving you an easy way to keep tabs on small objects such as keys, wallets, backpacks, handbags, and cameras. There are similar

Compared to iOS 14 or 15, Android 12 is mainly a cosmetic update. Its design and interface feel fresh and dynamic but it won’t change the way we use Android on our smartphones on a regular basis. In short, everything we like and love about Android (like the app drawer and widgets) are still there,

iQoo Z5x was launched on Wednesday as a follow-up to the iQoo Z5 that debuted last month. The new iQoo phone comes with dual rear cameras and features a 120Hz display. It also carries an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC and has up to 256GB of onboard storage. Other key highlights of the iQoo Z5x

JP Morgan on Tuesday became the second brokerage in two weeks to cut its forecast for Apple’s iPhone sales for the crucial holiday quarter as the global chip shortage and factory closures in Asia finally catch up to the technology giant. The brokerage trimmed its iPhone revenue estimate to $63 billion (roughly Rs. 4,73,010 crores) for the

Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are launching today at 10:30pm IST. As per a report, Google has ordered more than 7 million units of the Pixel 6 series — twice from its entire shipments last year — from its suppliers. Additionally, Google is also reportedly working on developing a new Pixelbook laptop.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones have received a new colour option in India. The two devices were launched in India in August this year. At the time, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 was unveiled in Phantom Black and Phantom Green colours. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3,

Apple on Monday announced that macOS Monterey will be available as its latest operating system for Mac computers on October 25. The new macOS was introduced at WWDC 2021 in June and is designed as the successor to macOS Big Sur that was launched last year. macOS Monterey 12 comes with a list of changes

Realme Q3s is all set to launch alongside Realme GT Neo 2T on October 19. Ahead of the official debut, an image of the upcoming Realme smartphone’s retail box was leaked online, suggesting price details. Realme Q3s is tipped to come as a mid-range offering. The handset is confirmed to feature an LCD display, with

Oppo K9s is all set to be launched in China on Wednesday, October 20. Ahead of its debut, the Chinese tech giant has revealed the specifications for the battery and its fast-charging capabilities. The upcoming K9-series smartphone will come with a 5,000mAh battery and 30W VOOC fast charging support. Further, Oppo K9s is teased to

Pinterest said on Thursday co-founder Evan Sharp is leaving the company to join LoveFrom, a firm led by Jony Ive, the designer of many iconic Apple products. Sharp built Pinterest’s original platform and oversaw its rapid growth in the past decade, and most recently served as the company’s chief design and creative officer. Sharp founded the

OnePlus 9RT price in India has been tipped online ahead of an official announcement. The new OnePlus phone was launched in China earlier this week and is expected to make its way to India in the coming days. It comes as an upgrade to the OnePlus 9R and offers features including triple rear cameras with

Realme GT Neo 2 went on sale in India for the first time today at 12pm (noon) for Fipkart Plus customers. The smartphone will be available for purchase for everyone else tonight at 12am (midnight). The Realme GT Neo 2 was launched in India earlier this week along with a bunch of other Realme products

An Apple employee who led fellow workers in publicly sharing instances of what they called harassment and discrimination at the company said on Thursday that she had been fired. Janneke Parrish, an Apple program manager, said the iPhone maker informed her on Thursday that she had been terminated for deleting material on company equipment while

Samsung topped global smartphone shipments in the third quarter of 2021, while Apple earned the maximum operating profits during the second quarter of 2021, according to reports by research firms. While global smartphone shipments saw a 6 percent decline in Q3 2021 compared the same quarter last year, Samsung retained 23 percent of the market

Realme Q3s has been confirmed to launch on October 19, along with the Realme GT Neo 2T. Alongside, Realme has teased a few specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The Realme Q3s will come with an LCD display with variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz and HDR10 support. Furthemore, the smartphone’s Snapdragon 778G SoC was

Audible Plus catalogue was announced on Friday by the Amazon-owned audiobook and podcast platform for users in India. It offers over 15,000 titles that includes audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals to paid subscribers at no additional cost. The free titles will be available in Hindi and English. Audible currently offers new users a free membership

Realme has been growing its presence in India by launching new devices on a regular basis. The company owned by China’s BBK Electronics has a range of smartphones to take on the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi. Alongside phones, it also offers various connected devices including smartwatches and truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Realme also

We expect big improvements with each new generation of phones from various manufacturers. The industry is at a point where there isn’t much more that a smartphone can do – our personal devices already handle text and video communication, music, movies, games, Web browsing, news, social networking, banking, health tracking, smart device management, and even

WhatsApp on Thursday started rolling out end-to-end encryption for backups stored on Google Drive and iCloud. The rollout has started months after the Facebook-owned company tested the update internally. Last month, WhatsApp announced that it would start rolling out end-to-end encrypted cloud backups for Android and iOS users. The opt-in feature will help users protect

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2021 sale is currently ongoing, and is offering deals, discounts, and offers on various mobile phones. Customers can get options from companies including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi during the Amazon sale at discounted prices. There are also offers on models from brands such as Realme, iQoo, Oppo, and OnePlus. Further, Amazon