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iQoo 8 will feature Samsung’s E5 display with 2K resolution, the Chinese company revealed through a teaser posted on Weibo on Wednesday. The flagship is claimed to be the world’s first smartphone to come with the next-generation Samsung display. Last month, the rumour mill suggested the presence of a 2K AMOLED display on the iQoo

Xiaomi has emerged as the number one smartphone vendor in Europe, as per the data shared by analyst firm Strategy Analytics. The Chinese company is said to have surpassed Samsung in terms of smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2021 to become the market leader. Strategy Analytics noted that smartphone shipments in Europe grew

OnePlus Nord 2 has been launched as the successor of the OnePlus Nord. The OnePlus Nord was an important smartphone for OnePlus, since it offered consumers an affordable option. The new OnePlus Nord 2 starts at Rs 27,999, which is slightly higher than the original Nord’s base price, but it’s positioned above the even more

iQoo 8 series is all set to launch on August 17, the company has confirmed. The phone is tipped to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC and have multiple cameras at the back. The iQoo 8 will be the successor of the iQoo 7 launched in January. Rumours suggest that the iQoo 8

With HP at the pole position, the worldwide Chromebook market has posted a 75 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth in the second quarter of 2021 (Q2 2021), as per a global notebook market data report by Canalys. The market research firm said that despite a slowdown in shipments growth, Chromebooks continued to outperform the rest of

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic’s specifications have been detailed in a new leak. The rumoured smartwatches from the South Korean tech giant are said to come in two sizes each – 40/ 44mm and 42/ 46mm. The smartwatches will also reportedly be constructed from different materials like aluminium and stainless steel.

Redmi Note 10 JE has launched in Japan as a tweaked version of the Redmi Note 10 5G. It is exclusive to the Japanese market and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC instead of a MediaTek SoC like the Redmi Note 10 5G and the Redmi Note 10T 5G. The new model in the

Apple has introduced three new payment modes for App Store users in India. The new payment modes include united payments interface (UPI), RuPay, and netbanking. Before this, App Store and even iTunes users could only use credit and debit cards on both the platforms. These payment modes come in handy when you’re looking to buy

Google added email scheduling to Gmail in April 2019. It allows you to draft an email and send it at your chosen date and time in the future. Email scheduling on Gmail is available on both the mobile app and via a desktop browser. It gives you the option to choose a pre-set date and

Infinix Smart 5A smartphone is all set to launch in India on August 2, a Flipkart teaser page reveals. The teaser page also shows the design and specifications of the smartphone ahead of the official launch next week. It is likely going to be an offshoot model of the Infinix Smart 5 that was launched

The government’s official IT security organisation CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has asked Apple users to urgently update their iPhone and iPad units to the latest versions. iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 were released earlier this week with critical bug fixes. The updates fix a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability that the government confirms is

Google will no longer support sign-ins on Android phones running on version 2.3.7 or lower. This change will come into effect starting September 27, an email sent by Google to users reveals. The email recommends users to update to at least Android 3.0 Honeycomb to continue using Google apps even after September. This will impact

Huawei P50 Pro has taken the top spot in the smartphone camera review rankings by DxOMark. The benchmarking website says that the rear camera of the latest smartphone from Huawei has delivered an outstanding performance in its review, and the selfie camera has also got maximum points of all the smartphones it has tested till

Samsung continued to reign supreme in worldwide smartphone shipments for Q2 2021, but Xiaomi gained the most, according to the last report by International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Xiaomi moved into the second position for the first time, nudging Apple to third place in Q2 2021. Huawei’s decline in shipments and

Mi HyperSonic Power Bank has launched in India through a crowdfunding campaign. The latest power bank in Xiaomi’s portfolio brings 50W fast charging capability and a three-port design. It has an overall compact form factor but is thicker than other power banks in the company’s lineup, owing to its massive 20,000mAh capacity. It can charge

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 case renders have surfaced online ahead of its launch at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on August 11. As per a report, the cases for the clamshell foldable smartphone will be available in leather, clear, silicone + strap, and silicone + ring designs. The cases also reveal the design of

OnePlus Nord CE 5G is receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.5 update in India. The update includes system stability improvements and many improvements to the camera. The update is rolling out in India and there is no confirmation when other regions are expected to receive the update. There is also no bundled security patch with the update. This

The Nokia G20 has a subtle yet practical design, claims to offer a 3-day battery life, and runs on Android 11 software that’s as close to stock as possible. On paper, it seems like a decent budget smartphone, with a focus on build quality and hassle-free everyday performance. However, after using it for a week,

Vivo X70 Pro+, Vivo X70 Pro, and Vivo X70 smartphones can now be expected to launch in September when the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumes its 2021 season, according to a new leak. A report quoting a Vivo official has also tipped the India prices two Vivo X70 models. Previous reports have tipped some specifications

Mi 12, Xiaomi’s next-gen flagship model, is reported to pack the new LPDDR5X memory. LPDDR5X configuration was announced just a day ago by JEDEC and one of the first smartphones to integrate this technology is now rumoured to be the upcoming Mi 12. The phone is expected to launch sometime at the end of the

OnePlus Nord 2 5G debuted last week as the successor to the original OnePlus Nord. The new smartphone has a number of upgrades: a bigger primary camera, larger battery, and faster charging over the last year model. It is also the first phone from OnePlus to have a MediaTek SoC over a Qualcomm one. In