Samsung Chromebook with detachable keyboard reportedly in the works

Google’s Pixel Book that was launched at the Pixel event is more or less a revival to the 2-in-1 Chromebook with a detachable keyboard. Based on several recent changes to the Chromium Repository, now Samsung is said to be working on a new detachable Chromebook that will work like a tablet as well as a typical laptop with … Continue reading "Samsung Chromebook with detachable keyboard reportedly in the works"

Google Assistant gets ability to troubleshoot your phone

Assistant is one such feature that Google constantly works on improving and with the new feature it is more powerful than ever. It can now change settings, initiate conversation with customer support and thanks to a Pixel user’s request, we now know about one more ability of Assistant phone.  On Pixel 2 XL running on … Continue reading "Google Assistant gets ability to troubleshoot your phone"

Google Lens in Assistant rolling out to Pixel smartphones

Google at the Pixel event back in October debuted the Google Lens feature in the photos app which uses the camera to scan the objects and landmarks in photos to provide more information about the same. Though it was only possible via Photos app, at the same event, Google mentioned that it would gradually roll … Continue reading "Google Lens in Assistant rolling out to Pixel smartphones"

iMac Pro to feature Apple A10 Fusion coprocessor for Always-on ‘Hey Siri’ voice control

We have Apple’s iMac Pro launching before the year-end, though the HomePod is delayed. Thanks to developers Johnathan Levin and Steve Troughton-Smith, details regarding the iMac Pro has emerged. According to the information available via the BridgeOS 2.0 software package from Apple, it appears that iMac Pro will be powered by the A10 Fusion ARM coprocessor. This will mark the … Continue reading "iMac Pro to feature Apple A10 Fusion coprocessor for Always-on ‘Hey Siri’ voice control"

In Questions: Google Pixel Camera Q&A with Brian Rakowski & Tim Knight

Here at FoneArena, we are big fans of the Pixel camera and all that Google has been able to accomplish using a mixture of computational photography and machine learning. That’s not to say that the camera is perfect of course. We recently got a chance to sit down for a group session with Brian Rakowski … Continue reading "In Questions: Google Pixel Camera Q&A with Brian Rakowski & Tim Knight"

OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS 5.0 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out

OnePlus released Android 8.0 Oreo update in open beta last month for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones. Today it has finally started rolling out Android Oreo update for the smartphones for all in the form of OxygenOS 5.0 update.  This brings several new features including new parallel apps feature that lets you run a parallel version of … Continue reading "OnePlus 3 and 3T OxygenOS 5.0 Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out"

Micromax Bharat 1 Review

Micromax launched the  Bharat-1, the company’s first 4G VoLTE feature phone to take on Reliance Jio’s JioPhone. Even though it was launched in partnership with State-owned telecom operator BSNL, the phone can be used on any network unlike the JioPhone.  Is the phone worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Box Contents Micromax Bharat … Continue reading "Micromax Bharat 1 Review"

2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI

Last week KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that  Apple will be launching a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch models with OLED displays and a lower-priced 6.1-inch model with an LCD display in 2018. Now he has said that the iPhone models will come with a faster Intel XMM 7560 modem and Qualcomm SDX 20 LTE Cat. 18 Modem with support for 4×4 MIMO … Continue reading "2018 iPhones to come with faster Intel and Qualcomm LTE modems, including a model with Dual SIM support: KGI"

Intel introduces XMM 8000 5G modem series, XMM 7660 Gigabit LTE modem

Intel has announced new 5G new radio (5G NR) multi-mode commercial modems along with Intel XMM 7660 modem. It has also announced that it has successfully completed a full end-to-end 5G call based on its early 5G silicon, the Intel 5G Modem and also said that the XMM 7560 modem that was unveiled at MWC earlier this year has … Continue reading "Intel introduces XMM 8000 5G modem series, XMM 7660 Gigabit LTE modem"

Apple HomePod release pushed to early 2018

Apple introduced its first Siri-powered smart speaker HomePod at WWDC 2017 back in June for $349. At that time the company said that it will ship the device starting in December in Australia, the UK and the US. Now the company has released a statement saying that it will be available only in early 2018 saying that it need … Continue reading "Apple HomePod release pushed to early 2018"