Mobile

Smartphone sales to decline amidst Huawei-US trade war: Canalys

California [USA], June 3 (ANI): As the major trade war between China-based tech giant Huawei and the Trump government continues, market research firm Canalys has forecast smartphone shipment to decrease at 1.35 billion this year, a year-on-year decline of 3.1 per cent.

2019-06-03T16:06:10.425614+00:00 IST

Apple increases cellular download limit for iPhone users

California [USA], June 1 (ANI): For iPhone users, downloading thick apps is possible only over Wi-Fi. Now, Apple has decided to change that.

2019-06-01T17:20:35.162129+00:00 IST

2020 iPhone may support full-screen Touch ID

California [USA], May 25 (ANI): Apple's next-in-line iPhone which will be released in 2020 will boast significant changes, a new report has revealed.

2019-05-25T13:51:06.981518+00:00 IST

OnePlus 7 Pro to get camera upgrades: Report

Shenzhen [China], May 25 (ANI): The newly released OnePlus 7 Pro is reportedly going to get some camera improvements, allowing users to capture enhanced images.

2019-05-25T13:49:14.050669+00:00 IST

Apple to provide free repairs for MacBook Pro with faulty displays

California [USA], May 22 (ANI): Apple has announced that it will provide free repairs for a 'small percentage' of its 13-inch MacBook Pro with faulty displays.

2019-05-22T16:52:15.202032+00:00 IST

British Council releases DARA chatbot for creative professionals

Bangalore [India], May 22 (ANI): British Council has launched India's first chatbot for creative professionals, called DARA.

2019-05-22T16:45:34.385658+00:00 IST

Steam Chat goes mobile, now available on iOS and Android

Washington [USA], May 22 (ANI): Valve's Steam announced the rollout of its standalone Steam Chat mobile app for both iOS and Android platforms.

2019-05-22T15:59:35.896216+00:00 IST

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL owners report random shutdowns

California [USA], May 21 (ANI): Owners of the recently released Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are reporting random device shutdowns.

2019-05-21T16:47:11.960638+00:00 IST

Samsung fixes Galaxy Fold for release in next month: Report

Seoul [South Korea], May 16 (ANI): Samsung has reportedly fixed the problematic foldable screen on the Galaxy Fold and is now ready to release its first foldable phone next month.

2019-05-16T17:48:43.622855+00:00 IST

Now, a new phone app detects ear infections in children

Washington DC [USA], May 16 (ANI): Researchers have created a new smartphone app, which can detect fluid behind the eardrum by using a piece of paper, the phone's microphone and a speaker.

2019-05-16T12:59:21.206960+00:00 IST

HTC promises to roll out Android Pie to its smartphones

Taoyuan City [Taiwan], May 11 (ANI): HTC smartphone owners, rejoice. The company has finally announced a schedule for the Android Pie updates for its smartphones.

2019-05-11T16:50:54.552312+00:00 IST

Police can't force you to unlock phone using fingerprint, says US judge

Boise [Idaho], May 11 (ANI): In the US district of Idaho a federal magistrate judge denied issuing a search warrant authorising the police to compel an individual to use their fingerprint for unlocking their device.

2019-05-11T16:28:29.061440+00:00 IST

Adult actor misuses Tesla for 'autopilot sex act'

California [USA], May 9 (ANI): Self-driving vehicles are yet to be fully trusted, however, an adult actor decided to use the technology to record a pornographic scene in a moving Tesla.

2019-05-09T14:27:56.641078+00:00 IST

Samsung announces 64-megapixel image sensor for ultra-high resolution mobile photography

Seoul [South Korea], May 9 (ANI): Get ready for smartphones with even higher megapixel count as Samsung has announced its 64-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GW1 and 48-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM2 sensors for ultra-high resolution mobile photography.

2019-05-09T13:54:27.554836+00:00 IST

Samsung CEO says 'fixed' Galaxy Fold will launch soon

Seoul [South Korea], May 9 (ANI): Samsung's first foldable smartphone Galaxy Fold is having trouble with its star feature - the foldable screen. However, the company is sure it is hitting the shelves soon.

2019-05-09T13:54:27.549402+00:00 IST

Google Maps tests a new feature to show pictures of popular dishes

California [USA], May 3 (ANI): Google Maps is testing a new feature that will show food menus with pictures which will be crowdsourced.

2019-05-03T17:13:44.027600+00:00 IST

Game of Thrones: Conquest mobile game makes over USD 200 million

California [USA], May 3 (ANI): HBO's ultra-popular drama series 'Game of Thrones' is in its final season, and while the TV show is undoubtedly making loads of money, its official mobile game is also making its creators rich.

2019-05-03T16:15:40.634202+00:00 IST

Your smartphone can help in weather prediction

Massachusetts [USA], May 1 (ANI): A weather tech startup has claimed that it can tap on the signals of your smartphone to help predict weather conditions.

2019-05-01T16:10:15.078482+00:00 IST

More mobile phones in the world than humans, data reveals

New York [USA], April 30 (ANI): Thanks to the Internet and its affordability, the world recorded more mobile phones than the people using it, according to the latest data from the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the World Bank, and the UN.

2019-04-30T16:52:35.203792+00:00 IST

Meet Nubia Red Magic 3, the first gaming smartphone with an internal cooling system

Shenzhen [China], Apr 29 (ANI): Nubia launched its Red Magic 3 smartphone for avid mobile gamers. The USP of the smartphone is that it is the first gaming smartphone to feature an internal cooling fan.

2019-04-29T17:14:04.549803+00:00 IST

Dark Mode may not be actually helping our eyes

New York [USA], April 27 (ANI): Dark Mode is in. A lot of apps and operating systems are offering users the option to turn their displays and app interfaces in black, promising less consumption of the battery, and lesser strain on the eyes.

2019-04-27T17:44:42.854645+00:00 IST