The announcement of a lower than expected price in India for the OnePlus 8 (Rs 41,999) has temporarily silenced some of the critics, as the price is indeed well below what many were expecting, and as we pointed out in another story, is actually even below its starting price in China. The fact that its price is also very close to the Indian price of the recently launched iPhone SE (Rs 42,500) has also sparked off some talk of an iPhone SE vs OnePlus 8 rivalry....

The impact on the Q2 2017 financials of the top telecom operators has been mild as Jio’s free offer started only by September 5 and most telecom operators have their second quarter limited to the end of September. However, I expect Jio’s free offer to take a toll on Q3 2017 significantly. The numbers for this quarter are not out yet but when they do come, it would be interesting to see the kind of impact they have managed to have....

Gionee claims that its new smartphone has the largest capacity in the world, and that is probably true, as the single competitor that comes to mind is the little known Innos D600. The Marathon M5 comes with an extreme mode where 5% of the battery life can ensure up to 62 hours on standby. Furthermore, Gionee has equipped the device with dual charging chips for fast charging, as well. The new battery is a welcome improvement over the Marathon M3, which had a capacity of 5,000 mAh....

Google Assistant Connect can help you connect almost all your devices to one another and use information from Google Assistant in order to work. It is a platform to expand to new device types while making device setup and discovery simple for people. What this means is Google wants manufacturers to make new kinds of smart devices which can use the Google Assistant as the brain in order to help with the day-to-day activities of the user....

The idea is quite straightforward — Whenever you connect to an unmetered WiFi, Chrome on Android will automatically begin offloading articles which it thinks is popular in your locality. In addition to that, if you’ve signed in with your Google account, the app will learn from your past browsing habits and download relevant content for offline use. When you no longer have access to the internet, Chrome will notify you about the available pages and you can simply check the Downloads folder in the app for reading them....

More importantly, Google Fit can work as a standalone health tracker. The app can monitor your walking, running and cycling (no swimming though). Goals based on duration or total steps can be established, with Fit keeping you aware of your progress throughout each day. Third party apps (like Runtastic) and fitness trackers (like Fitbit) can also tap into Google’s platform and input your health data. Confirmed partners at launch earlier this year included Nike, HTC, LG, Withings, Motorola, Noom, Runtastic, RunKeeper and Polar....

The Google Play Music now makes use of machine learning and gathers different clues including your location, activity, weather and then it tries to match the data with soundtracks that would suit the occasion. In essence, this is something Google has already been doing in Google Now but with this update, the feature has also been extended to the Music Player. Well, as expected the app needs users to opt in and once that is done it will start notifying the users with customized playlists and music....

The issue of indexing the proxy sites which simply redirects the URL of the original page through their servers is nothing new. The issue dates back to 2007 and with the introduction of canonical tag in 2009, Google announced that the issue came to an end. But that doesn’t seem to be the case. The proxy hijacking is back and for some mysterious reason, it appears to be prevalent on the proxy sites hosted on Google’s very own app engine, by ignoring the “rel=canonical” tag....

Amidst all of this, one could clearly hear the name Cellebrite ricochet. Cellebrite is allegedly an Israeli company that provides iPhone unlocking services to law enforcement authorities. Apparently, the company apparently charged $5000 per device and the process begun once the iPhone reached the Cellebrite facility. In all likelihood, Thomas from MalwareBytes believes that Cellebrite knows of iOS vulnerabilities or perhaps a bunch of them. It is speculated to be using the same in breaking into the iPhones and retrieving the user data....

I don’t remember the last time when I admired a mobile app the first time I used it. Flipboard may be! But GroupShot bowled me over the very first time I used it. As the name suggests, GroupShot is an app for iPhone photographers who are keen to get that perfect group/family picture. The concept isn’t new at all. It’s based on the photo combining program developed by Microsoft in 2007, which was eventually included in Windows Live Photo Gallery Wave 4 under the name of Photo Fuse....

Recently the IDC reported that for the month of October, 4G smartphone shipments overtook 3G smartphone shipments. This clearly shows that there’s a general eagerness amongst consumers to be on a 4G network now or in the future. In this article we’ll be detailing the following things: Bands used by operators. Assumptions regarding 4G launches. Upcoming/Present 4G networks circle wise. 1. Band used by operators As a basic rule, it’s always helpful to remember than any kind of cellular network deployment or wireless communication uses a natural resource called spectrum....

If you’re new to the Mac world, chances are you probably aren’t aware of many of these gestures. So to help you get started, here are all the Mac trackpad gestures you should know about to get the most out of the trackpad. What Are Multi-Touch Gestures on the Mac? Multi-touch gestures are essentially tap, swipe, or spread gestures that you perform with one or more fingers on your Mac’s built-in or external trackpad to perform certain macOS operations....

I say surprising, because when it was first introduced, in the beginning of March, the service has been said to be exclusive to the Apple TV and iPhone, iPad devices. However, it hasn’t been mentioned at the time that the exclusivity would only last for 3 months. So, the moment has come for Android and Chromecast users to enjoy the functionality that HBO Now brings. While it wasn’t mentioned during today’s event, it’s expected that the video streaming service will be available at the same price of $14....

The Honor 20 Lite features a 6.21-inch LTPS LCD notched display with 2340×1080 pixels screen resolution and 415ppi pixel density. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card). Other hardware specifications include USB 2.0, GPS, NFC, and a fingerprint scanner. The device has a 3400mAh battery and runs on EMUI 9 based on Android 9 Pie....

The Honor 9N changes that. The latest device from Huawei’s sister brand follows in the footsteps of its namesake the Honor 9 Lite when it comes to democratizing a perceived premium feature. The 9 Lite had made the glass back affordable. And the 9N does the same for the notched display, making it accessible to the mainstream and taking it beyond a select few (even while giving you the option to turn it off if you wish)....

While the productivity advantages are difficult, if not impossible to deny, is that really the whole story? Can we only find the good in that? Definitely not. Maybe without realizing, we are being harmed by the very measures we have taken to make our lives better. Here are a few of the issues we face in a desk job. Stance What most doctors will tell you is the fact that being crouched on a chair over a desk all day long is one of the most harmful things you can do to your back....

Although you can access Incognito mode in a regular way by opening your browser and opening a tab in incognito/private mode, or using a shortcut for the same, there are still a couple of steps that you need to follow to achieve this. However, using the power of scripts, you can avoid having to go through these steps every time you want to browse privately. How to Always Launch Google Chome in Incognito Mode On Linux Right-click on Google Chrome and select Properties....

Clear RAM and Storage on Mi TV 4 For all things byte, Xiaomi has bundled a nifty little tool called the “TV Manager” on its Mi TV line of devices. The app lets you execute roughly every storage related task with a click of a button. To get started, scroll down to the “Apps” carousel on your Mi TV and click the “TV Manager” icon. You’ll be escorted to a whizzy looking dashboard (which I feel should be allowed as a screensaver) which shows every bit of information there is to know about your television’s memory (what a time to be alive)....

However, there’s a silver lining: Netflix allows users to download movies and series to their local storage to watch them anywhere, without interruption. This feature is also available on other streaming platforms like Youtube and Prime Video and is a godsend. With the Netflix offline view, you can get some offline entertainment just before boarding a plane or train. We love watching the latest movies while traveling, and Netlfix’s download feature makes watching a breeze....

While there are some excellent video chatting services like Google Meet and Zoom, Apple’s FaceTime remains one of the most popular video calling services, especially for iOS users. First, FaceTime is preinstalled on iPhones, so users do not have to go through the hassle of downloading and setting up third-party applications. Second, FaceTime is very secure thanks to its tight integration with Apple hardware and software. Still, the tech giant surprised everyone by introducing support for FaceTime call on Windows and Android devices....