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Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Late, but good things come to those who wait

Long list of features, snug fit, ease of use, and uniform experience across Android devices put the Google Pixel Buds Pro a notch above other wireless earbuds in premium segment

Dixon Tech to manufacture TV sets on Android and Google TV platforms

Electronic goods manufacturer Dixon Technologies on Monday said it has entered into an agreement with global tech giant Google and got sub-licensing rights for making LED TV sets on Android and Google TV platforms. Android and Google TV are two operating systems developed by Google to power various smart TV models. This will help Dixon to provide cost-effective smart TV and further strengthen its market leadership in the LED TV category, Dixon Technologies said in a statement. Dixon "is the first contract manufacturer in India to get the sub-licensing rights relating to Android and Google TV," it added. Dixon Technologies is the largest manufacturer of LED TVs in India with an annual capacity of 6 million units at it plants. "This new partnership will enable the company in offering a cost-effective, consistent, high quality and out-of-box experience to our existing customers and potential new brands, which will further strengthen the company's market leadership in the LED TV ...

Google working on satellite communication support for Android 14 phones

Spacecraft engineering company SpaceX and T-Mobile recently announced a partnership that will enable smartphones to connect directly to satellites.According to GSM Arena, this will be supported by upcoming Starlink V2 satellites but will work with existing phones because it will use an existing band in the PCS spectrum.Google SVP of Platforms & Ecosystems Hiroshi Lockheimer announced on Twitter that the company is working on building satellite communication support into the next version of Android (v14).While the existing radio hardware in the current phone will do the job, it's not yet clear what software updates will be required, as per GSM Arena.T-Mobile and SpaceX are expected to start beta testing the new satellite in late 2023 when Android 14 will arrive. Though early on it will give coverage for the US, the companies plan to expand the service to cover the entire world.It will be slow, around 2 to 4Mbps per cellular zone, but that is enough for hundreds of thousands of ...

1G to 6G: Tracing the evolution of mobile network and where to from here on

As we progress towards this next generation of mobile network, let us look at the experiences that each generation brought with it and what the future - 6G - might hold

Google opens the door for Android apps that work across all devices

American tech giant Google has been trying to make it easier for developers to create Android apps that connect across a range of devices

Microsoft Office now allows co-authoring of sensitive files on Android, iOS

Tech giant Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for Office that expands the range of documents people can co-edit in real-time for iOS and Android users

Google video chat app Duo gone, but app's icon returns on Android

After rebranding its Duo video chat app as Meet, tech giant Google has brought back the original Duo icon and name as a separate shortcut that appears in the app launcher.

Realme Pad X review: Big-screen tablet with something in store for everyone

The Realme Pad X is the Android tablet to consider if you need a supplementary device for work, entertainment, and everything in between

OnePlus 10T review: A sub-flagship phone boosted by top-notch performance

The OnePlus 10T is not perfect, but it makes sense if you choose performance over everything else

Android 13 preview version rolled out for Vivo X80 Pro, iQoo 9 Pro users

The latest version of the Android operating system comes with 'an evolved look and style that builds on Material You theme.' With this new update, smartphone users can now assign specific languages to

OPPO Pad Air review: Affordable Android tablet good for casual everyday use

OPPO's maiden tablet in India, the Pad Air, has a sharp 2K resolution screen, loud stereo speakers, and modest on-battery time. It is a decent tablet in budget segment for casual everyday use

Plugging gaps: Vulnerabilities in browsers and how users can dodge them

Google's Chrome browser, older iterations of Apple's iOS and Mac OS operating systems, and some versions of the Android operating system need to be urgently updated and patched.

Realme 9i 5G launched : Prices, offers, specs, features and highlights

Realme launched the much-awaited smartphone Realme 9i 5G in India on Thursday morning at 11.30 AM. Here are the prices, offers, highlights, and specifications you should know

India to become hub for global app innovation, says Google Play executive

Indian apps and games on the Android platform clocked 200% increase in active monthly users between 2019 and 2021

Google rolls out Android 13 with privacy controls and more for Pixel

Tech giant Google has started rolling out Android 13 with many new features, including improved privacy controls, language settings and more, starting with Pixel devices

Xiaomi MIX fold 2 launched in China after Samsung unveils smartphone

The Xiaomi mix fold 2 will feature the same chipset, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is used in Samsung's latest foldable phones, Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4

Motorola Razr 2022, X30 Pro, and S30 Pro launch: Timing, specs, and price

After Samsung's Unpacked event, all eyes would be on Motorola Razr 2022, X30 Pro, and S30 Pro phones launch today. What are X30 Pro and S30 Pro specs, prices, and features? Have a read

Moto G32 India launch on Tuesday: Check design, price and other details

The Moto G32 will be the company's sixth handset in the G series. Here are its specifications and expected price

How Truecaller is using AI assistant to help you attend, or drop calls

Considering the number of reports on spam calls in India, a voice assistant to filter them will be a huge step

Android tablet market share drops below 50% in Q2, 1st time in 10 yrs

Android tablet market share fell below 50 per cent for the first time in 10 years, as people seek premium and detachable tablets from Apple, Windows OEMs and, to some extent, Samsung