Smartphones

The only better thing than a Bluetooth device being near you is being on you. So find yourself a Bluetooth device that's near you on a consistent basis — car stereo, Bluetooth speaker, home entertainment, etc. — and you can set them as trusted devices, the idea being that if you're with them, you're in a relatively secure place that doesn't necessarily need the added security of a lockscreen. … [Read more...] about Trusted Bluetooth devices: A must-have for every smartphone going forward

Online channel in India sees a seasonal spike peaking in Q3 on the back of multiple round of online sales following up to festival months in India. However, it is gradually becoming an integral part of the omni-channel strategy for almost all vendors with online exclusive model launches and partnerships with e-tailers during these sales. … [Read more...] about Xiaomi joins Samsung at the top of India’s smartphone segment

It was even worse for Huawei as sales declined by 27.3 percent, down to 42.5 million units. Still, the company managed to clinch the second-place spot with 14.2 percent of the market share. Looking ahead, however, Huawei will have a challenging year, Gupta added, due to Google’s apps not being on new devices. As a result, international buyers are likely to pass on Huawei phones. … [Read more...] about Gartner: Global smartphone sales dipped more than 20 percent in Q1

Instead of having to mess around with an app, owners of Galaxy handsets and other compatible smartphones need just tap the device against the Sero’s frame to start mirroring, and the TV will automatically rotate to its portrait orientation. It’s also compatible with iPhones, though users will have to manually rotate the set using its remote or voice commands and then stream content using AirPlay 2. … [Read more...] about Samsung launches $1,999 rotating TV in US for smartphone-loving millennials

After a slight delay, Google finally started rolling out Android 11 beta. This is the first beta of the upcoming Android update and as always it is currently limited to only a few devices that are eligible as per Android 11 beta page. To enrol into Android beta users usually require a compatible handset along with an active Google account. Now, it's 2020 and it is doubtful that anyone today does not have a Google account. In case you don’t have a Google Account, click here to know how to create one for you. Coming to the second part which is how to check whether your device is eligible for Android 11 beta 1 program or not? Well, Google has made that pretty simple too. All you need to do is to visit Android 11 beta website and login with the same Gmail account registered on your smartphone to check the eligibility of your device. Real along to know the steps. 1. Open Google Chrome on any device … [Read more...] about How to check whether your Android smartphone is eligible for Android 11 beta