Oppo’s Find X2 series of smartphones was launched earlier this month with the Oppo Find X2 and the Oppo Find X2 Pro. More recently, a ‘Lite’ version from the Find X2 series was leaked in a report earlier this week. Now, a report suggests that Oppo might be working on yet another Find X2 mobile,
People sometimes confuse surge protectors with power strips, but they’re two very different technologies. It’s important to learn the difference, as only one of them will protect your devices from a power spike! Let’s explore what a surge protector does and how it works. What Does a Surge Protector Do? Before we can define how
Huawei has announced that users with Huawei devices in India whose warranty expires between March 21 to June 21 will now get an extended warranty period till June 30. This includes devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, headsets, chargers, and more. A similar announcement was also made by Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor on Thursday for all the
As a third of the world population sits under lockdown across the world, by some estimates, one kind of app has zoomed past the rest: video calling. You’ve likely heard of Zoom already, which allows for a hundred people in a single call. It’s being used for virtual meetings and lectures, as people work and
AMD, in an official statement, has shared that back in December last year, a hacker got access to test files related to the company’s current and future graphics products. Some of these test files or source codes have been leaked online but the company has taken strict action to take them down. It states that
Eight major mobile carriers have agreed to share customer location data with the European Commission in a bid to track the spread of COVID-19, the GSMA said in a statement on Wednesday. The announcement arrives after Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, Telecom Italia, Telenor, Telia, A1 Telekom Austria and Vodafone discussed tracking options with European
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020) LTE is the newest addition to Samsung’s line-up of mid-range Android tablets in the Galaxy Tab A series. The company on Wednesday announced the launch of the device in the US market. It comes with an 8.4-inch display, octa-core processor, and expandable storage. The Galaxy Tab A (2020) also packs
Coinbase’s mobile wallet app Coinbase Wallet puts you in control of your crypto assets. The app already lets you access decentralized crypto apps (dapps) using a dapp browser. But Coinbase is going one step further with deep integrations with some of the most popular DeFi projects. DeFi means “decentralized finance,” and it has been a
You may have heard your insurance company or law enforcement encourage you to record your IMEI. You might have even seen it in your phone’s settings or device packaging. What isn’t so clear is what the IMEI number is actually for. So, what exactly is an IMEI number, and how do you find yours? What
Realme smartwatch’s upcoming launch is hardly a secret, however Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth offered the first look at the wearable in the latest #AskMadhav episode on YouTube. Sheth noted that the smartwatch will be launched in India very soon. The executive is seen flaunting the upcoming wearable on his wrist throughout the video, and
Ironic as it may sound but digital India saw its biggest challenge on Wednesday when smartphone-based leading food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy found themselves in no man’s land as restaurants, including cloud kitchens, went out of service and delivery boys were turned back by local authorities as the 21-day lockdown came into force. There
Rebutting claims that Apple’s 2020 iPhone launch plans are in peril due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster on Wednesday reminded investors that an iPhone is built over the course of three or four years, not one. In a blog post, Munster said it is a “misunderstanding” that Apple takes just one
In 2017, Snapchat launched Snap Map, a feature that lets you see where your friends are, and lets your friends see where you are. It sounds creepy, but isn’t activated by default. Nonetheless, not many users know much about Snap Map. Which is worrying. So, how safe is Snapchat Map? Can you turn your location
With limited prospects for growth, one of the iron laws of economic downturns is that advertising is among the first budgets to be cut. Advertising revenues have already cratered at many alt-weekly newspapers, which heavily rely on local events and restaurants that have been shuttered in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. BuzzFeed even went
With video conferencing, vlogging, and even appearing on TV via remote link on the rise, looking good on webcam is increasingly important. But so many people get it wrong. Experts, politicians, YouTubers, even models and style experts can end up looking terrible on webcams. So, how does one look good for a webcam? Simply, make
Apple has announced a significant security update for the Safari browser’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) system. The new privacy feature from Apple will allow Safari to block all third-party cookies by default and prevent advertisers and websites from following users across the Internet. The new security update on Safari will be rolled out with iOS
Microsoft has found a previously undisclosed vulnerability its Windows operating system for PCs. The vulnerability can be found in all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10. Microsoft announced the vulnerability in an advisory, which said that it is being exploited in the form of limited targeted attacks. It means that if a hacker successfully
Just a few months ago, Apple was gearing up to climb onto the gigantic shoulders of its blockbuster iPhone 11 launch to deliver another massive annual upgrade to its Macs, iPads, audio devices, wearables, and the upcoming new iPhone 12. Then the world ground to a halt in an unprecedented way. Here’s how Apple
A new annual survey taken before the current COVID-19 crisis led to restrictions of movement in much of the U.S. suggests good news for Amazon, Facebook’s dominance unthreatened and continued growth in podcasting. Edison Research and Triton Digital released their annual Infinite Dial survey last week, compiling data on consumers’ use of smart speakers, podcasts,
Ranker, an online publisher that turns crowdsourced lists and fan-rankings into a data business, is now turning its attention to the world of streaming services. The company this week launched a new app, Watchworthy, that helps you find something new to watch across TV networks and over 200 streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video,
Yet another Nokia smart TV is all set to make its India debut. If Nokia website is any indication, Flipkart with brand licensing from Nokia will be releasing a 43-inch smart TV with Sound by JBL in India. While neither the e-retailer nor Nokia have shared any specifications of the smart TV, it is expected
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed. “Send your attention to your head … maybe acknowledging it’s OK if you’ve been worried and scared,” she
Google Podcasts app is expected to launch soon on iOS after being available on Android for a couple of years now. Reportedly, the iOS version of the Google Podcasts app that will be available for download from the App Store will work just like it does on Android. It will reportedly feature the same layout,
Oppo Reno Ace 2 has been reportedly spotted on the certification website of 3C, which is a regulatory body in China. The listing has the model number PDHM00, previously seen in a Wi-Fi Alliance certification, which is suspected to be the Oppo Reno Ace 2. It suggests the phone will have 65W fast charging and
Engaging in self-isolation or national lockdown is not easy. If you have children, things are even tougher. Fortunately various tech companies are here to help. Christian Cawley and Gavin Philips look at the latest developments, from free Amazon Prime and Audible to top YouTube channels for 24/7 entertainment. We also have some thoughts on enforced
At a time when the world is reeling under coronavirus outbreak, music streaming giants such as Amazon Music, Facebook, SiriusXM, Pandora, Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music have pledged to contribute to the MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund, to fund for music industry workers. The programme, when set up, promised to provide monetary support for people in
Apple with the release of iPadOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15.4 Catalina on Tuesday rolled out a handful of new enterprise tools that make its products more at home in the workplace, including hardware sharing features previously available to educational institutions. As noted by Apple device management specialist Jamf, the latest iteration of iPadOS introduces
Apple has released iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 as the latest software versions of its iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users. The new software builds bring support for iCloud Drive folder sharing as well as include nine new Memoji stickers. There are also various additional changes on board. Alongside the new iOS and iPadOS updates,
There’s a global shortage of available protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies for use by frontline responders working to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus, and the Frontline Responders Fund wants to channel donations to help address that shortage. The fund, which is seeking public donations via GoFundMe, will use all proceeds to cover
Snapchat’s location-sharing app acquisition Zenly has gamified shelter-in-place during the COVID-19 outbreak. Today the app launched its Stay At Home challenge that shows a leaderboard of which friends have spent the most percentage of the last three days in their homes. Users can see who’s social distancing the best and share stickers of the scoreboard