OnePlus confirms Android 8.1 Oreo for 3, 3T, 5 and 5T, but no Project Treble

Project Treble is something that Google is very ambitiously working on in order to make Android updates faster and consistent. This feature was launched as a feature of Android Oreo, and later that makes OTAs modular. That means devices that launch with Android Oreo will support Treble and those that get the Oreo update after its launch … Continue reading "OnePlus confirms Android 8.1 Oreo for 3, 3T, 5 and 5T, but no Project Treble"

Riversong Wave Fit Fitness Band Review

Fitness bands are a dime and a dozen. With their growing popularity, the entire category has become commoditized to a degree. The Riversong Wave Fit is yet another fitness band that claims to have all the features you’d expect, accurate tracking and some smartwatch functionality at a price that shouldn’t pinch the pocket. Does it … Continue reading "Riversong Wave Fit Fitness Band Review"

Black Friday App Deals: Android games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 7 / $0.49

Google has announced deals on Premium Games and more just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday in select markets, including India. These are on sale for as low as Rs. 7 or $0.49. In the U.S. it is also offering Google Play Music subscription free for four months as well as discounts on movies, TV shows and … Continue reading "Black Friday App Deals: Android games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 7 / $0.49"

Microsoft Translator gets Tamil text translation support

Microsoft today has announced that its Translator app now has support for Tamil text translation in Microsoft Translator and Office 365, along with over 60 languages worldwide. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving languages in the world and is currently being spoken by over 70 million native speakers within the Indian subcontinent and across the globe. … Continue reading "Microsoft Translator gets Tamil text translation support"

Hike partners with Airtel Payments Bank to power Hike Wallet

Hike introduced version 5.0 of its Messenger app back in June with new UI along with Hike Wallet to allow users to send and receive money. At that time Hike said that it had tied up with Yes Bank for UPI and wallet service. Today the company has announced its partnership with Airtel Payments Bank to power its Wallet. Hike said that it … Continue reading "Hike partners with Airtel Payments Bank to power Hike Wallet"

Facebook Messenger now lets you send and receive high resolution photos

Facebook today has rolled out yet another exciting feature to the messenger which lets you send and receive images in messenger app at 4K resolution in addition to the features like PayPal support, new filters, stickers and more. The company says that text is no longer the only means of communication as people started exchanges … Continue reading "Facebook Messenger now lets you send and receive high resolution photos"

Instagram now lets you request to join friend’s live video

Instagram has rolled out an update that makes it easier to join your friend’s live just by sending a request. When watching friends live video, you can simply tap the “Request” button in the comments section, and once you send a request, you shall get a confirmation once he accepts the request.  Once the request is … Continue reading "Instagram now lets you request to join friend’s live video"

Huawei Nova 3 with full-screen display, dual rear cameras surface

Huawei introduced Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus smartphones earlier this year. Now images of a new Huawei smartphone which is expected to be the Nova 3 has surfaced in live images and also surfaced on TENAA in China. It shows a glass back and shiny finish on the sides.  TENAA images coincides with the live image of the prototype that shows a … Continue reading "Huawei Nova 3 with full-screen display, dual rear cameras surface"

Google Search for mobile gets detailed product cards, buying guides and shopping tools

Google just in time for the holiday season has added a bunch of shopping tools for the mobile search for a better shopping experience. These tools include detailed product cards, buying guides, product comparisons, and more. This update brings more enhanced experience for users shopping during Black Friday and other sales. Google comparison tool was … Continue reading "Google Search for mobile gets detailed product cards, buying guides and shopping tools"

Centric A1 – Top 5 features you should know

As per the recent reports, India overtook the United States to become world’s second-largest smartphone market after China. Being one of the hottest and most happening places for handheld devices, there are a lot of brands that are trying its best to make a mark in the market. One such recent entry into the Indian … Continue reading "Centric A1 – Top 5 features you should know"