Reliance Jio is set to launch its anticipated Android-powered entry-level phone in collaboration with Google sometime in the first quarter of 2021, according to a report. The said phone was earlier speculated to arrive as early as December. At Reliance Industries’ 43rd annual general meeting (AGM) in July, Jio Platforms was announced to receive an
Month: December 2020
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU has been announced by the company as part of the GeForce RTX 3060 series. Based on the new Ampere architecture, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is faster than the previous generation Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU, according to the company. While only one GPU has been announced in
Fitbit Sense smartwatch users having issues with ECG functionality can reportedly get replacements from the company. The issue seems to be hardware-related and according to the company, only affects a small number of users that it said it has contacted. A user shared on the Fitbit forum, an email received from the company that says
YouTube is introducing new features to its platform to support diverse communities and encourage respectful interactions. The streaming platform will warn users when a comment they are about to post may be offensive to others, giving them the option to reflect before posting. YouTube will also test a new filter in YouTube Studio for potentially
Of the four members of the new iPhone 12 family, the base iPhone 12 might be easy to overlook. It isn’t a radically different size, it doesn’t have the highest-end camera system, and it is perhaps the most iterative in terms of updates in the new portfolio. This isn’t a simple upgrade to the iPhone
LG K42 and LG K52 have been reportedly spotted on Indian BIS website. The two phones, listed with model number LM-K420YMW and LM-K520YMW, are believed to be the LG K42 and the LG K52, respectively. This means that the two LG phones could launch in India soon. The development was shared by a known tipster
Apple will bring two new MacBook Pro laptops next year, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. These new devices will feature a new design, be powered by Apple Silicon chips, and have mini-LED displays. Furthermore, Kuo also suggests that a new MacBook Air with the Apple Silicon chip and mini-LED display will launch in 2022,
Amazfit GTR 2, Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 mini are confirmed to launch in India this month. The first wearable to launch in this series is the Amazfit GTR 2, which is set to arrive on December 17. The Amazfit GTS 2 mini was launched in China just a few days ago, whereas
Microsoft has announced a list of 17 titles that will be available in December on Xbox Game Pass, the subscription-based game service available on Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC, and/or Android (via game streaming). The biggest of the lot is Remedy Entertainment’s award-winning action-adventure Control, considered one of the best video games of 2019.
Prominent artificial intelligence scholar Timnit Gebru helped improve Google’s public image as a company that elevates Black computer scientists and questions harmful uses of AI technology. But internally, Gebru, a leader in the field of AI ethics, was not shy about voicing doubts about those commitments — until she was pushed out of the company
The Trump administration on Friday opted not to grant ByteDance a new extension of an order requiring the Chinese company to divest TikTok’s US assets, but talks will continue over the short video-sharing app’s fate, two sources briefed on the matter said. A Treasury Department representative said late on Friday the Committee on Foreign Investment in
iPhone 11 users experiencing touchscreen issues can now get a free screen replacement from Apple. The company has acknowledged that a small number of iPhone 11 displays “may stop responding to touch due to an issue with the display module”. Apple notes that the iPhone 11 modules manufactured between November 2019 and May 2020 may
Nokia 5.4 has been allegedly spotted in a US FCC listing showing some of the specifications and design of the phone. The Nokia phone with model number TA-1340, which is reportedly the Nokia 5.4, showed up on the FCC website with a user manual that details the ports, design, camera placement, and more. Nokia 5.4
If you own an iPhone, the only smartwatches you should be looking at are the various Apple Watch models. This is just a fact. Even though you can use smartwatches from many other brands with an iPhone, none of them offer the same level of integration, in my opinion. Like clockwork, we got the Apple
Apple on Wednesday released the list of App Store’s best apps and games of 2020. Continuing its annual trend, the Cupertino company named 15 apps and games that its App Store editors have found to be the best — on the basis of quality, design, usability, and the technology they use. The “Best of 2020”
Flipkart has introduced a new 2GUD Local feature that looks to bring popular offline retailers and shopping malls online, for customers across India. The 2GUD Local experience is now available on Flipkart’s refurbished goods platform, 2GUD. The new 2GUD Local experience will showcase single brand and multi-brand stores through long-format videos coupled with engaging narratives
Xiaomi could be preparing to launch the Mi TV 5 series in India, which consists of the Mi TV 5 and the Mi TV 5 Pro, suggests a new teaser by the company. New posts on social media, as well as emails sent out by Xiaomi to media outlets, tease an upcoming product launch that
The Trump administration on Thursday sued Facebook, accusing it of discriminating against American workers by favoring immigrant applicants for thousands of high-paying jobs. The Department of Justice’s lawsuit opens a new front in the administration’s push against tech companies, and in its clampdown on immigration, as President Donald Trump enters his final weeks in office. The suit
Apple has announced its annual Apple Music Top 100 charts. Arijit Singh is the top artist of the year in India, followed by The Weeknd and Post Malone. Drake took the fourth position, followed by Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Sidhu Moose Wala, Diljit Dosanjh, and Eminem. Apple also shared the Top Most-Read Lyrics
Realme X50 Pro is getting Realme UI 2.0, based on Android 11. The new software update has started rolling out in batches for Realme X50 Pro users in India. Realme unveiled the Realme UI 2.0 custom skin in September — shortly after Google released Android 11 for its Pixel phones. The Realme UI 2.0 update
The Trump administration on Thursday added China’s top chipmaker, SMIC, and oil giant CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, a move likely to escalate tensions with Beijing before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. The Department of Defense designated a total of four additional companies as owned or controlled by the Chinese military,
TicWatch Pro 3 smartwatch by Mobvoi is now available in an LTE variant in Germany and the UK. The inbuilt cellular network on TicWatch Pro 3 LTE will let users access data on their smartwatch, without having to connect to Wi-Fi. TicWatch Pro 3 GPS was launched in September and besides the added support for
FAU-G mobile game has crossed 1 million pre-registrations in just three days of appearing on the Google Play store, its developer has announced. FAU-G was first expected to arrive in October, but the launch was then delayed to November. The mobile shooter game finally appeared on the Google Play store on November 30 but only for
Yaatra is a new augmented reality (AR) game launched in India by Krikey in collaboration with Jio. The game is playable within the Krikey app that is available for free on App Store and Google Play. Yaatra uses your phone’s camera to provide AR-based action-adventure gameplay that involves combat and puzzle solving. Jio led the
Infinix, the smartphone brand owned by China’s Transsion Holdings, is set to enter the TV market in India by launching two new smart TVs. The brand said in a statement on Thursday that the launch will take place by the end of December. Both new Infinix smart TVs will run on Android OS. In addition
A federal appeals court said on Wednesday it will hear oral arguments on December 14 on the government’s appeal of an order that blocked a ban on Apple and Alphabet’s Google offering TikTok for download in US app stores. US District Judge Carl Nichols in Washington on September 27 blocked the Commerce Department order hours before it was
iPhone 8 series now supports FaceTime calls at 1080p over Wi-Fi. With iOS 14, Apple added support for 1080p FaceTime calls on iPhone X and beyond, but the comparison page on Apple’s website has been updated to show the iPhone 8 is also among the phones that support this feature. Originally, FaceTime calls on older
Huawei P50 series is anticipated to release early next year as per the company’s traditional rollout pattern. A new leak suggests that the series will likely launch in March, 2021. The leak also hints at a MatePad Pro 2 in the offing sometime later in spring. The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG model is
Huami Amazfit GTS 2 mini and Amazfit Pop Pro smartwatches have been launched in China. The Amazfit GTS 2 mini is basically a smaller version of the Amazfit GTS 2. It comes with a 1.55-inch AMOLED display and 5ATM water resistance rating. The Amazfit Pop Pro is the GPS model of Amazfit Pop and features
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 is here and it’s called Zero Point. It involves hunters from across realities coming together to fight ‘the loop’ and shape the future of the island. The new hunters include Mancake the fighting Flapjack and Mave the shapeshifter, among others. The most notable addition is Mandalorian along with Grogu (Baby