Paytm Mall is now Apple authorized online retailer for iPhone, iPad, Macs and more

Paytm's e-commerce platform Paytm Mall has been selling smartphones, tablets and other electronics and it includes Apple products like the latest iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, etc. In similar lines, today, Paytm Mall has become an authorized online retailer to sell Apple products in India. With the partnership, all the Apple products listed on Paytm Mall will have an authorized tag, which is given only to brand-authorized sellers. The authorized tag is a mark of a genuine product and only authorized sellers will be allowed to sell Apple products on the platform. Paytm Mall will sell the latest iPhones, iPads and other Apple products are also expected to be sold soon. Apple will promote Paytm Mall on its website mentioning it as the authorized reseller for Apple products in India and as per the deal, only authorized sellers will be allowed to sell Apple products on the platform. Any other independent seller will be required to get authorization from Apple before listing their products on Paytm Mall. Commenting on the partnership, Srinivas Mothey, Sr. Vice President at Paytm Mall said: We are excited to partner with Apple to directly start selling the latest editions of iPhone, iPad and other Apple products in India. Paytm Mall is one of India’s ...

Google Gallery Go lightweight offline gallery app released

Google Photos which is a photo-sharing and storage service was launched back in 2015 and has been getting new features with updates over the years. Expanding further, today, Google has announced 'Gallery Go' which is a new lightweight app that brings many of the best features of Google Photos and organizes photos offline. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgnrC7BIxnE At the third annual 'Google for Nigeria' event, Google announced its new Gallery Go app. Gallery Go works offline and helps users find, edit and manage their photos and it organizes them offline. Also, it does not comprise on features as it brings many of the best features of Google Photos. The app weighs just 10MB in size and uses machine learning to organize, auto-enhance your photos. Google says that it is designed for users who don't have a reliable internet connection. This comes under the 'Go' edition, and we have seen Google doing similar in the OS level with Android Go. The Google Gallery Go app is available today on the Google Play Store for devices running Android 8.1 (Oreo) or higher.

POCO F1 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI V10.3.6.0]

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO launched the POCO F1 smartphone in India back in August 2018 running MIUI 9.6 Global Stable on top of Android 8.1 (Oreo). Xiaomi doesn’t follow any fixed update frequency for the MIUI Global Stable ROM but on an average, the Global Stable ROM is updated once in 20-40 days. This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for POCO F1, also check out our POCO F1 content, POCO F1 Hands-on and First Impressions POCO F1 Rosso Red Edition Photo Gallery POCO F1 Review: Deal of the Century How to Install Oxygen OS on POCO F1 MIUI updates rolled out for the POCO F1 so far: [July 24, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.6.0.PEJMIXM update. The update is 269MB in size, includes fix for notifications and also includes Android security patch for June, 2019. Some are reporting that the touch latency has been fixed. [Download Link] [June 15, 2019]: Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 10.3.5.0.PEJMIXM stable update. The update is 387MB in size, adds new Lock screen clock customization, Wi-Fi security optimizations, fix for Dual apps and also includes Android security patch for May, 2019 . [Download Link] [April 4, 2019]: Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 10.3.4.0.PEJMIXM with March ...

WhatsApp partners with The Indian School of Public Policy for privacy education programme

Privacy is the utmost priority for all IM apps and companies are introducing various measures to improve privacy and increase security like end-to-end encryption, privacy settings for groups and more. In similar lines, WhatsApp has announced a partnership with The Indian School of Public Policy for a privacy education programme. It is India’s first programme in the theory and practice of public policy, technology product design, and management. WhatsApp's partnership with The Indian School of Public Policy will introduce a series of privacy design workshops co-hosted by TTC Labs to future policy makers. The partnership was announced during a discussion with Indian startups and entrepreneurs hosted at Innov8, and they discussed how designing products with privacy as a key principle is critical for building successful consumer and business products. WhatsApp says that the workshops will start on 17th September 2019 to explore the importance and practice of privacy-centric design to help technology make a positive impact on society. Commenting on this, Will Cathcart, Global Head of WhatsApp said: WhatsApp was built to help people stay in touch with friends and family as well as connect with businesses.  Because people share some of their most personal needs and moments on WhatsApp, we’re committed to helping people in India have private conversations with ...

Redmi K20 Pro Carbon Black Photo Gallery

Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 Pro, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in the Redmi series in India last week. We already brought you the unboxing of the Flame Red version, benchmarks and gaming review of the device, and here we have Redmi K20 Pro Indian retail unit in Carbon Black color. Check out the photo gallery of the device. Box Contents Redmi K20 Pro in Carbon Black color 2-pin fast charger (5V-2A / 9V-2A) USB Type-C Cable SIM Ejector tool Protective case User manual and warranty information The phone features a 6.39-inch (2340 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19.5:9 aspect ratio Horizon AMOLED display with support for HDR and DCI-P3 color gamut and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has 1.85mm side, 2.1mm top, and 3.8mm bottom bezels, which looks good, even in bright sunlight since it offers up to 600 nits brightness in high brightness mode. There is a small earpiece on the top and a small bezel at the bottom. The phone also has a seventh-generation optical in-display fingerprint sensor that has a large area that detects your fingerprint better for quicker and more accurate unlocking. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" link="file" ids="287502,287501"] There is a 20-megapixel pop-up front camera that houses a notification light on the sides. The notification ...

Nokia 220 4G and new Nokia 105 feature phones announced

HMD Global just announced Nokia 220 4G feature phone, successor of the model Nokia 220 that was introduced back in 2014, and the new Nokia 105 feature phone, which is getting refreshed for the fourth time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8swNT2Q8AM The Nokia 220 4G features a 2.4-inch QQVGA color screen, has a polycarbonate body, has a web browser, Bluetooth support, Facebook and Twitter, Wireless FM radio, Snake along with four other Gameloft try-and-buy games. Nokia 220 4G specifications 2.4-inch QQVGA Color Display Feature OS 16MB RAM, 24MB Storage VGA camera with LED flash 3.5mm audio jack, Wireless FM Radio, MP3 player Dimensions: 121.3 x 52.9 x 13.4mm; Weight: 86.5grams GSM/GPRS 900/1800 (EU); LTE1 Cat-1, 10Mbps DL / 5Mbps UL; 4G with 2G fall back (No 3G) Bluetooth 4.2,micro USB 1200mAh battery with up to 6.3 hours talk time and up to 27 days standby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPggXGgSmUk The New Nokia 105 is the successor of the model that was introduced back in 2017. It features a 1.77-inch QQVGA colour screen, LED torch lights, inbuilt FM Radio, charges using a standard Micro USB cable (USB 2.0) and comes in a range of colors. It comes pre-loaded with Snake, four other try-and buy Gameloft games including Tetris, Sky Gift and Airstrike. Nokia 105 (2019) features and specifications 1.77-inch (160×120 pixels) QQVGA Color Display Nokia Series 30+ software platform ...

ASUS ZenFone 5Z gets another permanent price cut in India

ASUS launched the Zenfone 5Z smartphone in India back in July last year. Few months after the launch, the company started offering Rs. 5000 discount on all the versions, later it announced a permanent price cut for the phone. The 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version was sold out few months back. Now the 6GB RAM + 128GB is available for Rs. 24,999 and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage version is available for Rs. 28,999, after the latest price cut. Smartphone Launch Price Before price cut After price cut ASUS ZenFone 5Z (6+128GB) Rs. 32,999 Rs. 27,999 Rs. 24,999 ASUS ZenFone 5Z (8+256GB) Rs. 36,999 Rs. 31,999 Rs. 28,999 To remind you, the phone packs a 6.2-inch Full HD+ 19:9 Super IPS display with notch design, is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC with support for up to 8GB RAM, runs Android Pie with, has a 12-megapixel rear camera with support for OIS, Sony IMX363 sensor and 0.03s Dual-pixel PDAF, secondary 8-megapixel rear camera with 120-degree wide-angle lens, 8-megapixel front-facing camera, fingerprint sensor on the back, dual speakers and a 3300mAh battery with ASUS BoostMaster fast charging.

LG starts rolling out Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to 2019 AI ThinQ TVs

After rolling out Alexa support to its 2019 AI ThinQ TV lineup back in May, LG has announced that it will add Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support to 2019 LG OLED TVs, NanoCell TVs and UHD TVs with ThinQ AI capability via an update starting July 25. It said that LG is the first global TV manufacturer to support HomeKit. With AirPlay 2, LG 2019 AI TV owners can stream content — including Dolby Vision titles — from iPhone, iPad and Mac straight to their TV sets. You can stream movies and TV shows from the Apple TV app and other video apps as well as view photos directly on their LG AI TVs, play Apple Podcasts, Apple Music and music from the library or other streaming services through their LG AI TV and other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers in their home at the same time — all in sync. HomeKit enables users to conveniently control their smart home with the Home app or via Siri on their Apple devices. This lets you access basic TV functions such as power, volume and source. LG AI TVs can also be added to scenes or automations along with other HomeKit accessories. Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit ...

Netflix launches mobile-only monthly plan in India for Rs. 199

After trials earlier this year, Netflix has officially launched mobile-only plan in India at Rs. 199 per month, which the company says it 'Made for India' where mobile devices are increasingly driving consumption. This is our fourth plan in the country, in addition to the existing basic, standard and premium plans that are available for Rs. 499, Rs. 649 and Rs. 799. Subscribing to the mobile-only plan will allow you to watch Netflix content on mobile and tablets (one mobile/one tablet at a time) in SD (480p) quality.  At the launch event the company confirmed that the mobile plan will work abroad as well, but downloads will work. You cannot cast or mirror to TV with the plan. Netflix users in India watch more on their mobiles than members anywhere else in the world and are among the highest downloaders of content globally, said the company. To sign up for the mobile plan: Download the Netflix app or visit the website netflix.com Select the mobile plan for INR 199/month (Goes live later today) Add account details and try the first month for free (for new members) Commenting on the launch, Ajay Arora, Director of Product Innovation, Netflix said: Our members in India watch more on ...

Top 5 smartphones under Rs. 15000

Which smartphone to buy under Rs. 15,000 is a frequently asked question. At this point in time, it is wise to invest in a smartphone at this price range, considering all the features you get are just like the ones in high-end devices. Especially in the Indian market, it is the price that determines the success or failure of the phone. In an attempt to attract youth, various manufacturers like vivo, Xiaomi and Samsung have launched several amazing smartphones recently in an attempt to outdo one another in various departments, including performance, camera and much more. Having said that, it’s not an easy task at all to select a smartphone from thousands of options. Here is the list of 5 smartphones that will help you in this process. In this guide, we took factors like user experience, performance, camera, value for money, VoLTE, OS updates and after-sales in consideration before listing it down. Do have a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JekmFG2pSQ4&t=15s vivo Z1 Pro Best and latest out of the bunch, the vivo Z1Pro was launched in India a few days back with exciting specifications. The Z1 Pro is the first smartphone in India to feature Snapdragon 712 processor, which was announced earlier this year. Built on a 10nm process, ...