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Google has announced the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL and both bring the latest and greatest in Android software straight from Mountain View. But Google has also promised an update as soon as next week, which will add new functionality to the Pixel 3 and 3 XL on top of the existing Pixel-only software features. The update is scheduled to arrive on October 18 and will bring three major features, along with other changes, if any....

Flipkart’s Complete Mobile Protection plan, which wasunveiled earlier this yearalongside theAsus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)gives users buying a new smartphone to secure an all-around protection for their device. The e-commerce giant today expanded on this value-added service with the introduction ofinsurance for mobiles. Flipkart has now secured a corporate agent license to offer insurance via its e-commerce platform, for which it has partnered with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance. The e-tailer will extend its insurance services to users, starting with mobile phones during “The Big Billion Days” sale, that kicks off on October 10 and continues up to October 14....

Aiming to achieve a breakthrough in battery life,HuaweiConsumer Business Group on Monday unveiled the industry’s first patented lithium-silicon battery that promises to greatly improve fast-charging capability and ensures safety. This patented technology is an iteration of the battery that is likely to be used in upcoming Huawei smartphones, the company said in a statement. The silicon anodes in the Lithium-Silicon battery hold more power than graphite-based versions, thus making the battery more durable and increasing its power-retention capacity....

Microsoft on Saturdaypaused the roll-out of the software updateafter several users complained that installing the update was wiping off their data. Later in the day, the head of theWindows Insider program, Dona Sarkar tweeted that Microsoft tech support has the tools to recover the missing files and guided followers how to reach out for assistance. But the Microsoft tech support team appears to be clueless about these tools, the Bleeping Computer reported on Sunday....

OnePlus is launching its next smartphone, theOnePlus 6T, later this month. This means the OnePlus 6, which is less than five months old, is about to lose its ‘flagship’ status very soon. So, I thought now would be a great time to revisit the OnePlus 6, and see how it is holding up against the new iPhones and the Galaxy(s) of this world. Well, I’ve been using theOnePlus 6as my daily driver since it got the Android Pie updatelast month, and I think the OnePlus 6 is arguably one of the best smartphones you can buy right now, having also been a great smartphone before the latest Pie update....

The much-awaitedOnePlus 6Tis scheduled for launch later in October and we’ve already learned a few key details about the device such as thelack of a 3.5mm headphone jackand the inclusion of anin-display fingerprint sensor. However, we have now learned that OnePlus 6T will be up for pre-booking on Amazon India from midnight today. An official listing forOnePlus 6T pre-booking gift card was spotted on the Amazon India app, under the “today’s deals” section....

The ideas of cars as personal modes of transport has changed many shapes since its inception. The utility of cars has gone from status symbols to mere conveyances to eventually reach a rank of objects of admiration and love. Well, even if you don’t love your car more than your spouse or want to beburied with it like a pharaoh, there’s no harm in ensuring the safety of your vehicle and that’s why we’re taking a look at an extremely useful product today....

Since the launch of the first series of Pixel devices, Google has been held the pole position in terms of smartphone photography. Theupcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XLwill be even better than last year’s models in terms of photography and at the heart of thisGoogle’s advances in artificial intelligenceand powerful software algorithms that improve photos on Google’s Pixel devices. Over the last few months, we’ve heard about features likeSuper Selfiesanddual cameras on the front– the primary one will have autofocus capabilities....

Beebom Score Of late, Samsung has beencalled out for releasing sub-par deviceson several occasions since the beginning of the year. The company has been releasing Snapdragon 450 powered mid-range devices one after the other and despite the fact that these devices bring some premium features, the company just hasn’t been able to justify their price tags. With therecent launchof the new Galaxy A7 (Rs. 23,990), Samsung aims to recapture the mid-range market which is currently being dominated by Chinese smartphone manufacturers....

Using tools and mapping methods from Graphika, a social media intelligence firm, the researchers studied more than 10 million tweets from 700,000 Twitter accounts that linked to more than 600 fake and conspiracy news outlets. The microblogging site since then has stepped up its efforts to curb the spread of divisive messages and fake news on its platform. To further protect the integrity ofelections, Twitter earlier this week announced that it will now delete fake accounts engaged in a variety of emergent, malicious behaviors....

While Amazon is tempting users with ahard-to-ignore discounton theOnePlus 6for its upcomingsales festival, Flipkart is betting big on its competitor,Asus Zenfone 5Z. Asus has announced the‘flagship deal of the season’for the Flipkart The Big Billion Days sale, starting next week. As revealed via an official press release, all the variants of the Asus Zenfone 5Z will bediscounted by a flat Rs 5,000 during theFlipkart The Big Billion Days Salefrom October 10....

Soon, you’ll be rid of paper-based IDs at Indian airports and pass through checkpoints by using just your face, thanks to facial recognition technology. The Indian government has announced theDigi Yatrainitiative which aims to reduce the passenger processing time at airports by using biometric data for ticket, boarding and identity verification. How Will It Work? The Ministry of Civil Aviation says it will create a centralized registration system where users need to submit details such as their name, email ID, mobile number and a government-issued identity proof to create a Digi Yatra ID....

Alienware is one of the most iconic gaming brands and we’re well aware of how massive and hefty its gaming laptops can be. Well, here’s a surprise for you – Alienware m15 is the company’sfirst-ever ultraportable gaming laptopwith a slim body and sleek design but the same powerful performance. With the launch of the Alienware m15, Dell is nowfinally shedding the bulkto adopt slimmer build, narrower bezels, and modern design characteristics....