Gadgets 360

Apple TV+ Free Trial Subscription to Be Extended Till July for Eligible Customers: Report

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:35:31 GMT

Apple TV+ free trial subscription will reportedly be extended once again for existing free trial users. The delay for this extension could be due to postponement of shooting Apple TV+ originals due to the pandemic. Customers who availed this free trial when it launched, will now enjoy additional nine months of free access to Apple TV+.

Samsung Galaxy M62 Spotted on FCC, 7,000mAh Battery Tipped

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:37:34 GMT

Samsung Galaxy M62’s FCC listing bears the model number SM-M62F/DS. Apart from the large 7,000mAh battery, the phone is tipped to ship with a 25W fast charger. Connectivity options are reported to include USB Type-C port and 3.5mm audio jack.

Apple, Xiaomi Lead Q3 as TWS Segment Becomes Top Driver of Wearable Growth in 2020: Counterpoint

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:51:49 GMT

The Counterpoint report predicts that the annual TWS shipments are expected to grow 83 percent to 238 million units, while smartwatches will weather subdued category spending to increase two percent to tip the 100-million mark.

Oppo A93 5G With Snapdragon 480 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:37:02 GMT

Oppo A93 5G has been launched in China, priced at CNY 1,999 for the 256GB storage model. It is up for pre-order on the official Chinese website. The phone packs a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Amazon Union Election to Start in February, First Since 2014

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:41:24 GMT

Amazon's first US union election since 2014 is scheduled to begin with the mailing of ballots in early February and a vote count starting March 30, a US labour board official said in a filing on Friday.

Samsung S Pen Pro Pencil-Sized Stylus Launched Alongside Galaxy S21 Series

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:35:53 GMT

S Pen Pro is expected to not only support the latest Galaxy S21 5G Ultra smartphone, but also other S Pen-capable devices that run on One UI 3.1. This means it will work on the Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Tab S6, and Galaxy Tab S7 models.

Truecaller’s Alan Mamedi Says Half the Indian Smartphones Have the Caller ID App

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:20:23 GMT

Truecaller has over 73 percent of its total user base in India. Co-Founder and CEO of Truecaller Alan Mamedi revealed in a conversation with Gadgets 360 that the caller ID app is reaching new levels in the country.

MIUI 12.5 Developer Version Rollout Begins for 28 Xiaomi Phones: Full List

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:26:35 GMT

Xiaomi has taken to Weibo to announce the rollout of MIUI 12.5 Developer Edition in China. In the first 28 models that are receiving the update, there are a host of Redmi-branded phones as well, including Redmi 10X, Redmi 10X Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30S Extreme Commemorative Edition, Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition, R...

Apple Said to Consider Foldable iPhone; Minor Changes Planned for 2021 Models

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:54:11 GMT

Apple has begun early work on an iPhone with a foldable screen, a potential rival to similar devices from Samsung and others, though it’s planning only minor changes for this year’s iPhone line.

Facebook, Twitter, More Social Media Face Push From Investors Over Control Ahead of US Inauguration

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:53:15 GMT

Pension fund managers and religious investors on Friday asked top social media companies to step up their content control efforts to reduce the threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden next week.

Amazon Will Let Companies Build Voice Assistants on Alexa

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:37:51 GMT

Amazon is offering other companies the ability to use the building blocks of the Alexa digital assistant for their own automated versions, the latest effort to embed the company’s voice software into other devices.

Walmart's E-Commerce Chief Marc Lore to Step Down After Nearly Five Years

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:27:32 GMT

Walmart's e-commerce chief Marc Lore is leaving the world's largest retailer, nearly five years after he joined to supercharge its online business amid stiffer competition from online leader Amazon.

WhatsApp Delays New Privacy Policy by Three Months Amid Severe Criticism

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:13:15 GMT

WhatsApp announced delaying by three months the implementation of a new privacy policy that has faced massive backlash with tens of millions of its users moving from the platform to rivals like Signal and Telegram.

Does WhatsApp’s New Privacy Policy Spell the End for Your Privacy?

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:48:05 GMT

Is it time to delete WhatsApp and switch to Signal?

Signal Is Down Globally, COO Confirms This Is Due Huge Influx of Users

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:23:10 GMT

Signal app is down globally with thousands of users reporting errors on DownDetector — soon after millions of new users joined the app moving from WhatsApp.

YouTube Testing a New Feature That Lets Users Buy Products Shown in Videos

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:01:50 GMT

YouTube users may soon be able to shop for products they see in videos directly from the platform. The Google-owned company is currently testing a feature that will let viewers discover and shop for products featured in videos. The feature is being tested with a limited number of users in the US right now.

COVID-19 Vaccination-Focussed Caller Tune Replaces Voice of Amitabh Bachchan

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:50:15 GMT

Caller tune featuring the coronavirus public service announcement voiced by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been replaced with a new message that aims to spread awareness about the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. The new caller tune has started rolling out by telecom operators in the country.

Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs. 3,999 Broadband Plan Will Now Come With a Complimentary 1Gbps Wi-Fi Router

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:17:48 GMT

Airtel Xstream Rs. 3,999 Plan will now get a free Wi-Fi router. Apart from the newly added Wi-Fi router, the Airtel Xstream Fiber Rs. 3,999 plan also comes with a complimentary Airtel Xstream Box. This box offers access to 550 TV channels and OTT content from the Airtel Xstream app library that includes over 10,000 movies and shows aggregated across seven OTT apps and...

Thomson Path Android TVs Launched in India in 42-Inch and 43-Inch Variants, Sale Starts January 20

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:34:33 GMT

Thomson 42-inch PATH2121 Android TV is priced in India at Rs. 19,999, whereas the Thomson 43-inch PATH0009BL Android TV is priced in India at Rs. 22,499. Both the TV sets will go on sale starting January 20 on Flipkart. The e-commerce giant will be hosting a Republic Day sale on its site from January 20 to January 24.

Jio Phone Users Will No Longer Get Rs. 153 Prepaid Recharge Plan

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:09:34 GMT

Jio Phone users are no longer provided with the Rs. 153 prepaid recharge plan that used to offer 1.5GB high-speed data per day for 28 days. The update is reflecting on the Jio site.