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Xiaomi Redmi 5A MIUI 9 Global Stable ROM Update Now Rolling Out

Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 9 Global ROM based on Android 7.0 Nougat for the Redmi 5Asmartphone. Users can expect to receive over-the-air notification on their handsets or via the Updater app soon. In order to update, users can check for MIUI Global Stable ROM V9.2.1.0.NCKMIEK in

Google Pixel 2 Receives Out-Of-Cycle OTA Update, Some Users Report

Days after releasing the January Android security patch for Pixel and Nexus devices, Google has now ostensibly pushed a new OTA (over-the-air) update for its Pixel 2 devices. Some users have confirmed the rollout of the new update that brings build number OPM2.171019.016. However, Google hasn’t yet listed the same version on its

Apple Facing Slew of Russian Lawsuits Over Slow iPhones

Seven lawsuits have been launched in Russia and “hundreds” dozens more are in the pipeline against US tech giant Apple which has already admitted to slowing the performance of older iPhone models, a lawyer for some of the plaintiffs said Wednesday. “We have sent seven lawsuits to Moscow courts — two have been

Coolpad Receives $300 Million in Funding, Looks to Strengthen Position in India

After bidding goodbye to its financially-troubled Chinese partner LeEco, smartphone maker Coolpad on Thursday announced it has received a fresh investment of $300 million (roughly Rs. 1,900 crores). With this fresh funding from Power Sun Ventures, a family trust, the Shenzhen-based Coolpad plans to expand its capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI),

Huawei Teases Fast Charging Tech Again, Charges Battery 48 Percent in 5 Minutes

Huawei has put out a new video teasing its next-gen technology for fast charging. The new technology – developed by the Huawei Watt Lab – is claimed to charge smartphone batteries 10 times faster than conventional batteries. As per the setup shown in the video, Huawei says smartphones

5 cooking gadgets that will completely transform your kitchen

Kitchen technology has come such a long way in recent years, but most people aren’t even aware of most of the cool new gadgets that are out there. Why? People people develop habits and routines in the kitchen more so than any other room of the house,

Paytm Cash Launched, Makes Cashbacks Non-Transferable

Aiming to enhance user engagements, Paytm has now brought ‘Paytm Cash’ that will eventually transform the existing cashback system on the mobile wallet platform – potentially preventing misuse of cashback offers. The new model is rolling out on Paytm accounts to replace future cashback and is designed to be

LG G7 Being Redeveloped ‘From Scratch’, Launch Set to Be Delayed: Report

LG is reportedly taking a fresh look at the development of LG G7, a move that could push the launch of its upcoming 2018 flagship smartphone to April. According to a report in the Korean media, LG Electronics vice-chairman and CEO Jo Seong-jin has ordered a revision in

iPhone Slowdowns : Chinese Consumer Group Latest to Question Apple

Despite apologising for slowing down iPhone models with ageing batteries and offering a new battery replacement programme, Apple continues to face questions regarding the issue. Now, a Chinese consumer group has reportedly asked the company for more information regarding slowing down older iPhones and has demanded an answer before

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Launch, Pre-Order, Release Dates Leaked

Samsung Galaxy S9 is set to launch at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in February, and a new leak has seemingly revealed the exact launch date as well as pre-order and shipping dates. Samsung’s next flagship series, which will be the successor to the company’s Galaxy S8 line, is