San Francisco, Jan 26 : The latest Apple iOS 11.3 update supports Advanced Mobile Location (AML) that automatically sends a user’s location to emergency services when the user calls. “Additional iOS 11.3 features include support for Advanced Mobile Location (AML) to automatically send a user’s current location when making a call to emergency services in […]
Category: Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S9 to debut on Feb 25
Seoul, Jan 26 : Samsung will unveil its latest flagship — Galaxy S9 — on February 25 in Barcelona, the media reported. The smartphone will be launched at an event called “Unpacked” which will take place a day before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 kicks off. “We knew Samsung was saving the reveal of its next […]
Apple set to bring users’ health records to iPhone
San Francisco, Jan 26 : Apple has introduced a test update to its Health app to help users access their medical records on their iPhones. Patients from 12 different hospitals in the US will initially be able to view their medical records on their smartphones. “Our goal is to help consumers live a better day. We’ve […]
Free voice, unlimited data for JioPhone users at Rs 49
New Delhi, Jan 25 : Reliance Jio would launch a free voice and unlimited data offer for Rs 49 on Republic Day (Jan 26) for its JioPhone users, a company statement said here on Thursday. “JioPhone users will enjoy free voice calls and unlimited data (1GB at high speed) for 28 days at a price of […]
Apple iOS 11.3 update to give users more power
San Francisco, Jan 25 : The upcoming Apple iOS 11.3 update will offer features such as giving users power to control their batteries, Augmented Reality (AR) upgrade and Animoji. “This spring, iOS 11.3 will deliver exciting new ways to experience Augmented Reality on iPhone and iPad, new Animoji on iPhone X and the ability to view […]
Xiaomi ships more smartphones in India, Samsung says still the leader
New Delhi, Jan 24 : The smartphone market in India grew by a modest 6 per cent overall in the fourth quarter of 2017, with Xiaomi leading with shipments close to 8.2 million units, followed by Samsung at over 7.3 million smartphones, Singapore-based research firm Canalys said on Wednesday. Samsung, however, said the South Korean giant […]
JioPhone top feature phone brand in India: Report
New Delhi, Jan 24 : With 27 per cent market share (by shipment), Reliance JioPhone has become the leading feature phone brand in the country in the fourth quarter last year, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday. The Rs 1,500 JioPhone supplies were higher in the late Q4 and the device managed to bridge the demand vs […]
Apple smart speaker ‘HomePod’ available on February 9
San Francisco, Jan 24 : To take on smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home, Apple will unveil its smart home device “HomePod” with an in-built digital assistant Siri on February 9. The device will be available to order online, starting on January 26 in the US, the UK and Australia. “HomePod brings advanced […]
Twitter COO Anthony Noto quits, joins SoFi
San Francisco, Jan 24 : In a blow to Twitter’s expansion plans, the micro-blogging platform’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Anthony Noto has quit the company. Noto will join online lender Social Finance (known as SoFi) as CEO. “Noto has been an incredible advocate for Twitter and a trusted partner to me and our leadership team. […]
Facebook acquires biometric ID verification startup
New Delhi, Jan 24 : Facebook has acquired a biometric ID verification startup named Confirm that specialises in remotely verifying IDs like drivers licenses. The startup offers an application programming interface (API) that helps verify government-issued identification cards. “We’re excited to announce that we have agreed to be acquired by Facebook! This is the culmination […]