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Google plans to push harder for developers to give the company a cut of in-app purchases through its Play app store, according to people with knowledge of the move. The Alphabet unit plans to issue updated guidelines as early as next week that clarify a requirement for most apps to use Google’s billing service for

OnePlus 8T will come with a 4,500mAh battery and support Warp Charge 65, OnePlus confirmed through a post on its community forums. This will be an upgrade when comparing with the OnePlus 8 as that model debuted in April with a 4,300mAh battery that supported Warp Charge 30T. The OnePlus 8T is set to launch

Samsung Galaxy A72 will be the company’s first smartphone with a five camera setup, as per a report. The phone will reportedly will be released in the first half of 2021. The penta-camera setup won’t be debuted on a Samsung flagship phone, but instead on Galaxy A72, a phone that is expected to be priced

Garmin Instinct Solar and Fenix 6 Pro Solar smartwatches have been launched in India. As the name suggests, these smartwatches are solar-powered wearables that come with Garmin’s patented solar charging technology. These smartwatches feature activity tracking support for indoor climbing, fishing, and mountain biking. The wearables are said to utilise solar energy to support functions

Redmi 9 Prime and Redmi Note 9 will go on sale today, September 25, starting 12pm (noon) via Amazon and Mi.com. Redmi 9 Prime was launched early last month, while Redmi Note 9 was launched in July. Both Xiaomi phones feature quad rear camera setups and impressive specifications. Redmi 9 Prime is available in two

Can authorities access your WhatsApp account? This question might come to your mind after seeing the news stories that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) summoned Deepika Padukone and other actors in the drug probe related to the Sushant Singh Rajput death investigation based on WhatsApp chats. The chats were sourced from the mobile phone of talent manager

Anker PowerWave Base Pad 10W wireless charging pad has been launched in India. The wireless charger comes equipped with a unique Fast Charge Mode that can charge devices up to two times faster than traditional wireless chargers. The PowerWave Base Pad is compatible with all Qi-enabled devices, including iPhone 11, Samsung Galaxy S10, and Apple

Redmi 9i will go on sale today at 12pm (noon), and will be available for purchase via Flipkart and Mi.com. The Redmi 9i was launched earlier this month, and comes in two variants. Both the variants will be up for grabs on these online platforms. The smartphone is a part of Xiaomi’s Redmi 9 series

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has finally been unveiled as a toned-down variant of the Galaxy S20 flagship after months of rumours. The new smartphone, also known as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, follows a design language that matches the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series. It features triple rear cameras as well as

Opera has launched updated versions of its browsers for Android and desktop. Opera for Android version 60 and Opera for Desktop version 71 come with completely redesigned sync capabilities between them, the company says. The new feature uses a QR code scan to establish a connection between Opera on an Android device and the Opera

Xiaomi will likely launch its first smart speaker in India on September 29 at a ‘Smarter Living’ event, the company’s top executive has indicated. In a tweet, Manu Kumar Jain, managing director of Xiaomi India, has shared a microsite on mi.com teasing the launch. The speaker will be an addition to the company’s ever increasing

Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 have been launched as the latest smartphones by Nokia brand licensee HMD Global. Both new Nokia phones come HD+ displays, rear-mounted fingerprint sensors, and a Nordic colour palette. In terms of distinctions, the Nokia 3.4 is the first in the Nokia 3 series to come with triple rear cameras as

Mi Smart LED Bulb (B22) has been launched in India as part of Xiaomi’s lineup of smart home appliances. The smart LED bulb, as the name suggests, fits the commonly used B22 bulb socket and is made from polycarbonate and plastic clad aluminium. It can produce 16 million colours and can be controlled through a

Realme unveiled the Android-11-based Realme UI 2.0, which has features such as Dual Mode Music Share, customisable notification bar colours, and multiple dark modes. The Realme X50 Pro, which already had a preview version of Realme UI 2.0, will be the first phone to receive the update. Realme UI 2.0 was launched by Realme at

Microsoft said on Monday it would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion (Rs. 55,223 crores) in cash, strengthening its Xbox video game offering with the studio behind titles such as Fallout and the Doom reboot. ZeniMax is the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, which has also developed hits including The Elder Scrolls, Wolfenstein, and Dishonored.

Gmail may get a new logo soon, as per a report. This seems to be part of Google’s larger plan to give Gmail a facelift, with other changes planned as well. This follows Google’s recent integration of Gmail with Google Meet and Google Chat, which suggests that Gmail wants to move away from being just

TikTok has asked a US judge to block the Trump administration banning on the Chinese social-media network, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday. TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, filed a complaint in Washington federal court late Friday night challenging US President Donald Trump’s executive order, the report said. The US Commerce Department issued a ban

Disney+ Hotstar is the exclusive streaming partner for IPL 2020 this year, and hours before the first match, the streaming service has announced an offer for all prospective subscribers. As part of the new offer, Disney+ Hotstar is offering one-month of additional access for all new VIP annual subscribers. This means that if users buy

Samsung Galaxy F series has been in the rumour mill for the most part of this month and the company has finally confirmed its arrival. Samsung took to Twitter to tease the Galaxy F series but didn’t share any specifics. This series will join the existing Galaxy M and Galaxy A series of phones that

India’s premier defence research institute DRDO has set up eight advanced technology centres to carry out research on futuristic military applications, the government said on Saturday. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said these centres will also provide support to academia to undertake research on new technologies

Look who is not freaking out. Since July, TikTok users have braced for a threatened ban of the ultra-popular short-form video app in the United States, with some opening accounts on rival platforms and encouraging friends to do the same. Then early on Friday Reuters broke the news that the US government was preparing to block

India pre-orders for Xbox Series X and Series S will go live at 9am IST on Tuesday, September 22, Microsoft India has announced. Both Series X and Series S will be available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Reliance Digital’s online store. No offline stores have been announced. India is one of 37 countries where the new

Realme UI 2.0, the company’s proprietary Android 11-based skin, will be unveiled on September 21. The release will coincide with the launch of Realme Narzo 20 series of smartphones on the date. Realme X50 Pro users have already received an Android 11 preview release that will now be rolled out to the Realme Narzo 20

Moto E7 Plus will be launched in India on September 23 at 12pm (noon). The phone was originally unveiled in Brazil last week through an official listing on the company website. Now, it has got a dedicated Flipkart page with the date and time for the unveiling. While the Flipkart page does not reveal the

ZEB-Juke Bar 9700 Pro Dolby Atmos soundbar has been launched by Zebronics in India. Zebronics says this soundbar offers a hi-fidelity immersive sound experience. The ZEB-Juke Bar 9700 Pro Dolby Atmos offers multiple connectivity options and a simple setup process. It also comes with a remote for easy operation. Zebronics Juke Bar 9700 Pro also

WhatsApp has teamed up with Common Services Centers (CSC) to launch a chatbot for citizens to receive digital literacy services and resources in the country. The aim of this initiative is to bridge the digital divide and spur rural entrepreneurship. Programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) and the Digital Beti

PS5 is huge — alongside the international pricing and launch date reveal, Sony has finally given us the dimensions of the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition. The PlayStation 5 is 390mm (15.35 inches) tall, 260mm (10.23 inches) deep, and 104mm (4.09 inches) wide, which arguably makes it the biggest video gaming console ever. Its cousin,

PlayStation 5 games will cost up to $69.99 (about Rs. 5,200), Sony has revealed. Alongside pricing and launch date for the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition, Sony announced that its first-party launch titles will cost between $49.99 (about Rs. 3,700) and $69.99 (about Rs. 5,200), confirming the dreaded $10 increase that had been incessantly discussed

GoPro Hero 9 Black has been launched. It’s GoPro’s flagship action camera for 2020 and features a higher resolution sensor, larger battery, removable lens cover, and a front-facing colour LCD display. The new camera takes the top place in GoPro’s lineup, while the existing Hero 8 Black should eventually move down in price, followed by

Infinix Note 7 has been launched in India. It is a budget-friendly smartphone that boasts of impressive specifications such as a large battery, quad rear camera setup, and an octa-core processor. The Infinix Note 7 comes in a single RAM + storage configuration and three colour options. It has slim bezels all around and a