Spotify gets support for Google Assistant in India

Spotify launched in India earlier this year making it the 79th country in the world to get the music streaming service and the company recently launched Spotify Lite app that is built for low-end Android smartphones. Today, the company has announced support for Google Assistant on Spotify in India. Spotify users in India can now set up their Spotify account on any Google Assistant device, including Google Home and users can voice control their favourite songs. Google Assistant is available on both Spotify Free version and Spotify Premium and the supported devices include Android smartphones, Google Home, Android TV, Chromecast. How to set up your Spotify account on a Google Assistant device? Open the Google Home app and navigate to 'Settings' Select 'Accounts', then 'Spotify' and you will be directed to 'Link Accounts' Select Link Accounts, then Log in to Spotify Enter your login details and once that is done, your Spotify account will be linked to your Google Home Users can ask Google Assistant to play their favourite songs by just asking "Ok Google, play 'song name' from Spotify". Also, recently Spotify on PlayStation Music was expanded to more countries including India.

Apple iPhone XR and iPhone XS assembled in India said to start shipping next month, see price reduction

Apple is already assembling some of its smartphones like the iPhone SE and iPhone 7 at the Wistron facility in Bengaluru under the 'Made in India' scheme. There were also reports of Foxconn starting assembly of premium iPhones this year in India. In similar lines, new reports have emerged regarding the shipping of the new iPhone XR and iPhone XS devices assembled in India by Foxconn. According to a new report, the iPhone XR and iPhone XS devices assembled in India by Foxconn could hit the stores soon and this could also reduce the price of these smartphones. Some approvals are said to be pending and the smartphones are expected to start shipping next month. Assembling the iPhones locally in India will help the company save on high taxes levied on the import of fully-built devices. Technology analysts say that by assembling in India, Apple could also use India as its export hub to soften the impact of the trade war between the United States and China. Commenting on this, Rushabh Doshi, a research director at tech consultancy Canalys said: Local production will give Apple the leeway to play with the margins of their distributors and indirectly price their phones lower. Source

Xiaomi Mi A3 Android One smartphone with improved front and rear cameras coming soon confirms the company

After rumors, Xiaomi confirmed that its next Android One smartphone — Mi A3 is coming soon. It has also added #PhotosWithoutLimits teasing the camera. Another teaser says 'Get ready to capture without limits' and promises great shots with both the front and rear cameras. Our hit Mi A series is coming back with a serious bang! #PhotosWithoutLimits pic.twitter.com/ak2MycQN2m — Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019 Amazing back cam meets incredible front cam. That means great shots...ALL the time! #PhotosWithoutLimits pic.twitter.com/JjT9laEH5e — Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019 If you thought #MiA2 was a crazy good deal, get ready for Mi A3⃣! @UnboxTherapy we really hope you like. Coming very soon! — Xiaomi #PhotosWithoutLimits (@Xiaomi) July 12, 2019 Earlier rumors revealed that the company is working on two Android One phones codenamed ‘bamboo_sprout’ and ‘cosmos_sprout’ with an in-display fingerprint scanner and a 32-megapixel front camera with 4-in-1 pixel binning technology that combines the information from four pixels to create one large pixel. Recently a Xiaomi smartphone with the model number M1906F9SH got certified by the FCC, which could be the Mi A3 or the A3 Lite. This shows a similar rear camera arrangement and Hybrid Dual SIM support as the Mi CC9 and CC9e that was introduced earlier this month, so the Mi A3 and the Mi A3 ...

Black Shark partners with F1 Infosolutions and Services in India for after-sales service

Black Shark launched its Black Shark 2 gaming smartphone recently in India with liquid cooling 3.0, Ludicrous Mode for the best gaming experience, in-display fingerprint scanner and more. The company is quite new in India and is selling its smartphone through Flipkart in India. Today, the company has announced information regarding the repair, warranty, help desk support services to its users in India. Black Shark has partnered with F1 Infosolutions and Services Pvt Ltd., to provide repair, warranty and help desk support services for Black Shark 2 smartphone and other products that the company will launch in India. Users will be to access 100 walk-in centers located at retail destinations and they have been chosen basis the feedback from Black Shark's fans in the current round of expansion. Users can also avail guaranteed 1-hour turnaround time for their smartphone repairs, customer support infrastructure, and complimentary pickup-drop services for their Black Shark devices. The complete list of service centers can be found from Black Shark's website. Commenting on this, David Li, General Manager at Black Shark India said: After-sales service is one of the critical factors that define the overall purchase experience for a gaming enthusiast. We have committed significant internal resources to keep a close eye on speed ...

Boult Audio Storm budget wired earphones launched in India for Rs. 399

Boult Audio, the brand known for its wide range of audio products has launched its news budget wired earphones in India-Boult Audio Storm. It is an in-ear style earphone that comes with a custom earloop design, IPX5 certification, built-in condenser microphone and more. Boult Audio BassBuds Storm 3.5mm wired in-ear style earphones weigh 13g, is lightweight and comes with an earloop design that makes it fit for athletic use, workouts, etc. It features passive noise cancellation and the cables of this earphones are reinforced with Kevlar and extra layers of rubber. It features ergonomically designed Aerospace grade AL alloy drivers, micro-woofers and the company says that these deliver a "3D HD sound with deep bass". The headset also comes with in-line controls, built-in condenser microphone and has support for Siri or Google assistant. The earphones are also IPX5 certified. Pricing and Availability Boult Audio Storm comes in Black, Grey and Red color options, is priced at Rs. 399 and is available to buy from Flipkart.

HUAWEI to introduce EMUI 10 on August 9

HUAWEI introduced EMUI 9.0 last year with a lot of new features, and the EMUI 9.1 was introduced alongside the P30 Pro earlier this year, which  started rolling out to older devices starting from the HUAWEI Mate 20 Series last month, and will roll out to other phones this month and next month. Now the company has confirmed that it will launch the EMIUI 10 at the HUAWEI Developer's conference on August 9th. Some reports from China say that the company will also show off 'HongMeng OS' for Chinese market, which is said to launch as 'Oak OS' for the global markets later. EMUI 10 will be based on Android Q, which the company is said to have started testing few months back. This is expected to come with updates to several system-level features, including Ark compiler and improvements to new EROSF file system that was introduced with EMIUI 9.1. EMUI 10 is also said to bring redesigned icons, new changes to drop-down notification bar, improved navigation gestures, new camera features including new filters, faster camera switching and will add Android Q features such as global dark mode (for more devices), improved permission settings for camera, location and other privacy settings. We should know all the ...

10.or G2 with 6.18-inch FHD+ display, up to 6GB RAM, dual rear cameras, 5000 mAh battery launched starting at Rs. 11999

Update: July 12, 2019 - 10.or has confirmed that the 10.or G2 will be priced at 11,999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage version, and the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version costs Rs. 14,599. It will go on sale on Amazon.in starting from 15th July, during Prime Day sales. Earlier: 10.or (pronounced Tenor), the brand that sells its product exclusive on Amazon.in has announced its new smartphone 10.or G2 today. This is the successor to the popular 10.or G smartphone that was launched back in 2017. 10.or G2 sports a notch display, up to 6GB RAM, fast charging and more. It has been announced for Amazon Prime Day 2019 that is starting on 15th July. 10.or G2 flaunts a 6.18-inch FHD+ 19:9 2.5D display with a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels and the display is protected by Gorilla Glass, but there is no mention on the version. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 Octa-core processor and comes in 4GB/ 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage which can also be further expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Regarding the optics, the 10.or G2 sports a 16+5 MP dual rear camera with a Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) dual LED ...

Google starts testing hyper-local social networking app Shoelace

Google's Area 120 incubator project has started teasing a new hyper-local social networking app Shoelace that aims to connect people based on shared interests around events and activities. You can create your own events and invite anyone to come along, and also find stuff to do and make plans with others. Highlights of Shoelace Find your crew — Meeting new people is more fun when you have more in common. So we make it easy to connect with others who have the same interests. Daily hand-picked activities — Every day we find interesting things happening around you, from festivals to fashion shows, so you don’t have to. Feeling inspired? You can also create your own activities and add them to the map. Easy as pie to make plans — It only takes a few taps to find stuff to do and coordinate with others. You can invite anyone to join, whether they use Shoelace or not. Google has started testing the app in New York City, and said that testing this first in the city will help us determine what works and what doesn’t as it works to make the app available to more people. You can find out more details on the Shoelace website.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 with AMOLED display, 4G LTE, leather strap surfaces

Few months after the introduction of the Galaxy Watch Active at the MWC, Samsung is said to be gearing up to launch the successor, Galaxy Watch Active 2. First press render of the smartwatch shows a large AMOLED screen without the rotating bezel, microphone on the right side, between the two buttons and a leather strap. It is said to come in 44mm and 40mm sizes and also in Wi-Fi in LTE models with 237mAh and 340mAh battery, respectively. A recent report revealed that the Watch Active 2 will come with ECG support that lets customers take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to provide critical data to physicians. It is also said to support atrial fibrillation or Afib notifications by occasionally checking heart rhythm in the background and support Fall Detection which utilizes a next-generation accelerometer and gyroscope to identify when hard falls occur and sends the user an alert. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 could be introduced on August 7th alongside Galaxy Note10. Source 1, 2

Amazon Youth offer with Rs. 500 cashback on Prime membership for young adults announced

Amazon introduced its Prime service in India back in 2016 for Rs. 499 per year as a limited period offer and was later revised to its original price of Rs. 999 per year. Today, Amazon India has announced 'Youth Offer' where young adults can avail the Prime membership with 50 percent cashback i.e., Rs. 500 cashback on joining annual Prime membership of Rs. 999. Users who are in the age range of 18 to 24 can avail Rs. 500 cashback by signing up for Prime and verifying their age on Amazon.in. 18 to 24 year users can navigate to 'Try Prime' on the Amazon app and sign up for the Prime annual membership from the ‘Youth Offer’ banner by paying    Rs. 999 with any one of the electronic payment method like credit card, debit card, net banking or Amazon pay balance. In order to avail 50 percent cash back, users have to verify their age by uploading their PAN card, a proof of mailing address and a photo and once it is verified, Rs. 500 cashback will be credited to user's Amazon Pay balance account within 10 days. To recall, Amazon Prime offers unlimited one-day and two-day delivery, discounted same-day, morning and scheduled deliveries in select cities with no minimum ...