So it is not a little ironical that one of the leading players when it comes to mobile devices in India is treated not just with indifference, but worse, something close to contempt by many members of the tech community. We are talking about Micromax, the company that has emerged seemingly out of nowhere to become the second highest seller of phones in India right behind Samsung (one report even placed it ahead of Samsung)....

The Cool 3 comes with a 5.71-inch HD+ display with a dewdrop notch at the top and is powered by a Unisoc chipset with AI and AR/VR compatibility, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. In terms of the camera specs, the device sports a dual (8MP + 0.3MP) sensor on the rear and a 5MP sensor on the front for selfies. For authentication, the Coolpad Cool 3 comes equipped with both Face Unlock and Fingerprint Scanner to provide users with options to choose from....

And by doing so, it has breathed new life into a category that seemed to have slipped into a coma of sorts, if it had not died altogether – the budget Android tablet. When Android tablets ruled Now, this is not to say that relatively affordable Android tablets had disappeared from the Indian market altogether. On the contrary, Samsung and Lenovo had kept the segment going, and in sheer terms, Android tablets are still the most popular in India (although not globally)....

Oh, and in recent times, it’s the company which copies its competitors. And for those with brains running at the speed of 0.01 miles per hour — yes, we are talking about Snapchat here! Facebook has just introduced a new camera feature to its Messenger application which comes with various AR based filters. Ummm… we think we have seen this “newly added” feature before somewhere. And guess where? Snapchat, of course....

DESTIGOGO’s agenda is quite straightforward – it suggests you places according to what you need precisely. On the landing page, it takes inputs for the currency, an estimated budget per person, holiday duration, and more importantly, the factors you are looking for. These include adventure, road trip, city, sun, and snow or you can just leave it empty for random results. Hit search, and the website shows a comprehensive grid of holiday packages you can consider....

In terms of design and build, the Osmo Action is claimed to have an intuitive design with rugged construction, which allows it to handle extreme conditions and be dustproof, shockproof, and waterproof. DJI also says that the design allows the camera to operate in sub-freezing temperatures. Coming to specifications, the Osmo Action comes with two color screens on both the front and back to allow users to better compose a scene while on the move....

iTunes 9.1 adds three significant pieces of functionality- Sync with iPad to enjoy your favourite music, movies, TV shows, books and more on the go Organize and sync books you’ve downloaded from iBooks on iPad or added to your iTunes library Rename, rearrange, or remove Genius Mixes Users with jailbroken iPhones should note that, according to some reports, syncing your handsets with iTunes 9.1 will relock them. This is normally the case with updates, but some users also say they have experienced no problems so do it at your own risk....

Now, Dropbox users (both Basic and Pro) will be able to open and edit Microsoft Office files directly from within Dropbox. This won’t require a Microsoft account or an Office 365 membership. All you need to do is authorize Microsoft Office Online in Dropbox, like you do with any other app. On the Dropbox’s website, the Open button will open the document in a new tab in the Office Online interface....

Facebook has partnered with The New York Times, BuzzFeed, National Geographic, and six other outlets whose article will show up as part of Instant Articles globally on the iPhone App (android version is incoming). In addition to making the articles load super fast, Instant Articles will provide a suite of interactive features that allow publishers to bring their stories to life in new ways. This includes zoom in and exploring of high resolution photos, watching auto-playing videos, interactive maps, audio captions and many more....

Facebook’s the second most visited website in the world but it’s not making as much money as one would expect them to. And after a failed Initial Public Offering, Zuckerberg and his colleagues are looking for inventive ways to monetize the biggest social network in the world. And these ways don’t have anything to do with advertising. Facebook looks desperate to make more money If Facebook’s previous ideas of making money didn’t make me raise eyebrows, this one does....

When I signed up to write for TechPP, you folks told me that my job was to cover gossip in the tech world. To come out with information that was not available through official channels – the leaks (I still do not like the term…it is so…urinary), the rumors (which are actually different from leaks), the job movements and so on. And well, for a few months I have been trying to do that....

The D-Day is here! Apple is almost sure to launch the next generation iPad (iPad 3?) at a special media event today at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. The event will kickstart at 10am in the morning with a keynote by the Apple CEO, Tim Cook. As always the invites for the special media event was sent out to a select few journalists and bloggers who are expected to live blog from the event....

Realme launched the Realme X3 Superzoom, which took some fantastic snaps of the moon and soon, but when it came to the stars, its Starry Mode did not quite work for us. In fact, while it is technically possible to take pictures of stars using a phone with a good camera, it requires a fair amount of setting up – you need to fiddle with settings, get a tripod, keep the phone steady for a while (generally a few minutes at least), have some nifty photo editing apps handy and of course, most important of all, ensure that you have a clear view of the sky complete with stars and not disturbed by any city lights....

Launched in April 2016, “Hear – Advanced Listening” is an iOS app launched by London-based Reality Jockey Ltd., a company that has been known for creating “reactive music,” a genre of music that adapts to the listener and their environment by using built-in sensors in mobile players, and reacts in real-time. Essentially, the app absorbs the noise around you, and depending on the filter used, changes it into harmonious, strange, psychedelic sounds....

Well, the brand has released as many phones in the last thirteen months. Eight phones in thirteen months. If that sounds a little hard to believe, check the following: iPhone 11: September 2019 iPhone 11 Pro: September 2019 iPhone 11 Pro Max: September 2019 iPhone SE: April 2020 iPhone 12: October 2020 iPhone 12 mini: October 2020 iPhone 12 Pro: October 2020 iPhone 12 Pro Max: October 2020 That is the sort of premium device schedule that you would expect from a Samsung, a brand that believes in totally covering the shopping place with its options....

Apart from reducing lag and frame drops in games, the GPU Turbo technology can offer HDR-like gaming experiences even with games that don’t support HDR natively. Well, take that with a pinch of salt. The Honor Play is the first smartphone to be launched with this technology. Honor Play Specifications and Features The Honor Play comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9, thanks to the notch housed at the top....

This is absolutely exciting news – Google has just announced the launch of Google Operating System – Google Chrome OS. Microsoft has always targeted Google’s search business and had recently started BING search engine to cut into Google’s revenue considerably. And now, Google has struck a super-blow with the announcement of Google Chrome OS. What is Google Chrome OS? Quoting directly from the Google blog- Also Read: Google Chrome OS : Windows Killer or Google Killer?...

As part of the introductory offer, Hotstar is offering the All Sports Subscription at Rs 299/year. The new package comes close on the heels of upcoming 2018 IPL league that will be telecasted for the next two months. So with this package, users will be able to view all the Star Sports licensed channels including Formula 1, Cricket and Tennis. At Rs 25/month, the Hotstar Sports package seems like a great deal....

To help you with the same, here’s a guide with instructions to collaborate on Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynotes on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Prerequisites All iWork office suite apps, including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, come pre-installed on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. To be able to collaborate on any of these apps, be sure your iPhone and iPad are running at least iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, respectively, and your Mac is on macOS Big Sur or later....

Mistake not, Google has made it better to switch between accounts lately, but it can still be irritating when operating with multiple Google Drive accounts for instance. Shift is here to make things better. A lot better in fact. Getting started is pretty simple, sign up for the program and you will get an exclusive download link. By making use of the download link install the software. Also, the makers of Swift allow you to download for multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and Mac....