The Cupertino-based company Apple is expected to not just launch its successors to the three existing iPhone models but also some iPhone dual-SIM variants. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who is known for his accurate predictions about upcoming Apple products (based on industry sources), believes that the tech giant will launch its rumored 6.1-inch LCD model later this year with a dual-SIM option.
Smartphone
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) Teased In Alleged Leaked Promotional Video
by Neelav Chakravarti •
It was pretty surprising for the Indian Android geeks last year when Chinese electronics and software company Xiaomi released the Mi A1 in India– a stock Android smartphone. Earlier, the company had launched it in China, with the Mi 5X namesake. The device set expectations high, and now the Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) will be launched in China, on 25th April 2018. Android and Xiaomi fans are excited about this upcoming device and have been treated to a teaser by a leaked promotional video.
Smartphone
Good News For Avengers Fans: OnePlus 6 Marvel Edition Expected!
by Neelav Chakravarti •
Shenzen-based Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus has revealed a tie-up with Marvel for the upcoming movie Avengers: Infinity War. The announcement has come just ahead of the launch of its flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. The announcement has led to speculations that a OnePlus 6 Marvel Edition will also soon be released.
Gadgets
Amazon To Launch New Fire TV Edition Smart TVs With Best Buy
by Neelav Chakravarti •
American rivals Amazon and Best Buy have tied-up to sell smart television sets built on Amazon’s very own Fire TV operating system. The partnership was announced on 18th April 2018 via an official blog post by Amazon. Amazon has revealed that they will launch more than 10 Fire TV Edition models (from Toshiba and Insignia) this year. The televisions will be available exclusively through Best Buy’s own store, Amazon’s store and its retail outlets.
Technology
Amazon Launches A Low-Storage Consuming Android Browser For India
by Neelav Chakravarti •
American e-commerce and cloud company Amazon has quietly released a new lite web browser for Android smartphones, called the Internet. In Google Play Store, it has been described as “lighter than the competition”. The app has been designed to consume less space on a device. It comes under 2MB in size and covers up to just 26MB of storage space in a device. The company claims, that the browser offers private user experience by not asking any additional permissions like other browsers to collect data. The browser is available for download via Google Play. It is compatible with smartphones running Android 5.0 Marshmallow and above.
Smartphone
Apple’s iPhone SE 2 Model Numbers Spotted; Expected Launch In 2018 WWDC
by Neelav Chakravarti •
A newly leaked information has appeared on the internet, that American multinational technology company Apple will release an iPhone SE 2 in the upcoming future. The smartphone will be an upgrade to 2016’s iPhone SE. The past few months have indicated that the company will make an announcement regarding the upcoming device soon. In the latest rumor, French website Consomac reported that Apple has recently registered several unreleased iPhone model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), a Russian-language regulatory organization.
News
Google Develops An AR-Powered Microscope For Real-Time Cancer Detection
by Neelav Chakravarti •
Google has revealed an Augmented Reality-powered microscope prototype, that is capable of detecting cancer in human tissues in real time. During the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Chicago on 16th April 2018, the company showcased the prototype, developed by a team of researchers. According to Google, it can save millions of lives across the world, as it can help accelerate and democratize the adoption of deep learning tools for pathologists around the world.