UScellular, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve 5G extended-range milestone over mmWave

Recently, UScellular, Qualcomm Technologies Ericsson, and Inseego announced that they have successfully achieved a 5G extended-range milestone over millimeter Wave (mmWave) on a commercial network. The milestone was accomplished at a distance of 7 km, the farthest 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) connection in the United States, with sustained average downlink speeds of ~1 … Continue reading "UScellular, Qualcomm and Ericsson achieve 5G extended-range milestone over mmWave"

Apple invests $45 million into Corning Inc. to expand US manufacturing capacity and R&D

Apple has announced that an amount of $45 million will be awarded from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Corning Incorporated, to advance the company’s R&D efforts and expand their manufacturing capacities in the U.S.A. Apple has been working with Corning for many years now, collaborating to produce glass surfaces for many products in Apple’s lineup. … Continue reading "Apple invests $45 million into Corning Inc. to expand US manufacturing capacity and R&D"

Google Search on mobile now shows vaccine information panels, updated vaccination centers and more in India

Getting the right information is crucial during the pandemic as the country experiences its second wave of COVID-19 infections. In an effort to help people of India, Google Search will now show information panels from authorities about the vaccine and the vaccine drive, make it easy for users to discover vaccination centers, and provide tools … Continue reading "Google Search on mobile now shows vaccine information panels, updated vaccination centers and more in India"

Optoma UHD33 240Hz 4K UHD projector launched in India

Optoma, a Taiwanese company well-known for high-quality projectors, has announced the launch of their UHD33 projector in India. It is a 4K UHD home theatre projector that is capable of up to a 240Hz refresh rate, a maximum brightness of 3,600 ANSI lumens, and more. The UHD33 projector uses a Texas Instruments DLP Chipset 7541 … Continue reading "Optoma UHD33 240Hz 4K UHD projector launched in India"

Facebook Messenger and Instagram get new themes, visual replies, improved read receipts and more

Facebook Messenger and Instagram have introduced a lot of new features to their iOS and Android apps, such as the ability for chat archiving, improved read receipts, visual replies, new themes and more. Starting with Instagram, users in DMs now have the ability to send visual replies to messages. The platform only recently received support … Continue reading "Facebook Messenger and Instagram get new themes, visual replies, improved read receipts and more"

HONOR Play5 series smartphones to be announced on May 18

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand today confirmed that it will introduce the HONOR Play5 series 5G smartphones, successor to last year’s HONOR Play4 series in China on May 18th. The official image posted by the company shows a waterdrop notch screen and quad rear cameras arranged in a matrix with the flash in the centre. It also … Continue reading "HONOR Play5 series smartphones to be announced on May 18"

OnePlus Clipt app lets you transfer text, photos, and files between your Android phone and PC

Transferring data between Android and your PC or Mac can sometimes be a pain point for many reasons, such as not having a cable, Bluetooth is simply too slow, or the file size is too large. OnePlus has now come with a solution with an app called Clipt that makes use of your Google Drive … Continue reading "OnePlus Clipt app lets you transfer text, photos, and files between your Android phone and PC"

Clubhouse for Android finally starts rolling out in beta

Clubhouse has finally started rolling out its audio conversation app to Android users in beta, months after it was launched for iPhone. It still needs an invitation to sign up as a part of the company’s effort to keep the growth measured, ensuring that each new community member can bring along a few close friends. … Continue reading "Clubhouse for Android finally starts rolling out in beta"

Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds with low latency gaming, up to 8h standalone playback launched for Rs. 1499

Boult Audio, popular for its audio produces has launched AirBass FX1, the company’s latest True Wireless Stereo earbuds with low latency for gaming, deep bass, superior audio for music and calls, and 24-hour long battery life with 8 hours standalone battery life. Features of Boult Audio AirBass FX1 Bluetooth v5.0 for a stronger connection at … Continue reading "Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds with low latency gaming, up to 8h standalone playback launched for Rs. 1499"

vivo confirms 3 years of Android OS and security updates for future X series smartphones

vivo today announced that it will provide three years of major Android OS upgrades and security updates for upcoming  flagship X series launching after July 2021. The company added that it aims to extend the high-end smartphone experience offered by the X series devices by ensuring continuous improvements based on evolving consumer trends and exciting … Continue reading "vivo confirms 3 years of Android OS and security updates for future X series smartphones"