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Google beats Facebook in Q4 2019 app downloads, TikTok second most downloaded app of the year

Google beats Facebook in Q4 2019 app downloads, TikTok second most downloaded app of the year

For years, Facebook had been the top publisher of mobile apps. However, this year US-based search engine giant Google has, dethroned Facebook from the honour. The statistics only holds for the final quarter for the year though. According to analytics firm Sensor Tower, Google got close to 850 million downloads in the final quarter of

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05:49 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro spotted on TENAA, could launch in early February before Galaxy S20

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro spotted on TENAA, could launch in early February before Galaxy S20

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro is set to be either the first or one of the first Snapdragon 865 sporting phones. Recent reports suggested that the smartphone would launch somewhere around the middle of February. This would put the launch after that of Samsung's Galaxy S20 series. Now, a reliable tipster has claimed that the Mi

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05:45 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Nokia 4.2 update rolling out with January 2020 security patch

Nokia 4.2 update rolling out with January 2020 security patch

The Finnish smartphone maker, HMD Global, has started rolling out a new software update for the Nokia 4.2 users. The new update brings the latest January 2020 security patch to the device. As per the changelog, the update does not mention any newly included features. The Nokia 4.2 January 2020 Android security update carries the

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05:38 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL finally get Live Caption support; details

Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL finally get Live Caption support; details

Google is continuously working on adding new features to its Google Pixel series. Most of these features are usually introduced in newer devices and then back-ported to older devices. In addition, some of the features are initially showcased at Google I/O and then rolled out throughout the year. Most of these features are either rolled

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05:17 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Lava Z71 with Android 9 Pie, fingerprint sensor launched in India, priced at Rs 6,299

Lava Z71 with Android 9 Pie, fingerprint sensor launched in India, priced at Rs 6,299

The Lava Z71 smartphone has been launched in India, and it comes with a price label of Rs 6,299. The handset will be available for purchase via Flipkart in two color variants. These include Steel Blue and Ruby Red with mirror finish design. As for the offers, Lava Z71 buyers can get Rs 1,200 cashback,

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05:15 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Apple iPhone 12 series may come with 6GB RAM

Apple iPhone 12 series may come with 6GB RAM

Technology giant Apple has likely started its work on its next-generation Apple iPhone 12 devices. Even though the device is more than half a year away from launch, rumors have already started surfacing online. These rumors range from the expected design of the smartphone to possible specifications. As per past reports, the company is planning

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04:37 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Facebook will send you notifications for all third-party app login

Facebook will send you notifications for all third-party app login

Facebook has added a new login feature that will notify users whenever they log into a third-party app or website using their account. This login notification will alert the user every time a third-party application will access user data and will be sent via mail, ZDNet.com reported on Wednesday. "The design and content of the

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04:28 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Tinder, OkCupid, other Android apps share user data with dozens of firms

Tinder, OkCupid, other Android apps share user data with dozens of firms

Ten popular apps, including dating apps like Tinder, OkCupid and Grindr, have been found sharing people's personal information. According to a new study, these apps have been found sharing data with dozens of digital marketing and ad tech companies without users' knowledge. The only way for many users to protect their information is for them

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04:08 PM
Jan 16, 2020

UC Browser launches UC Drive, offers 20GB free storage

UC Browser launches UC Drive, offers 20GB free storage

UC Browser, part of the Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group, has announced it is offering 20GB free storage via its in-app Cloud storage service for Indian individual users, UC Drive. "In a mobile-first market like India, almost all digital activities are shifting to mobile devices - from watching movies and clicking pictures to sharing

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03:21 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Realme UI beta registrations begin for Realme XT, 3 Pro and other smartphones

Realme UI beta registrations begin for Realme XT, 3 Pro and other smartphones

Realme is taking beta testers on board to test out the upcoming Android 10-based Realme UI update for the Realme XT and Realme 3 Pro smartphones. The Chinese company has started taking registrations for the Android 10-based Realme UI beta ROM, and the registration window will remain open for up to 200 users. The company

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02:52 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Realme X2 to get Realme UI beta update based on Android 10 next month

Realme X2 to get Realme UI beta update based on Android 10 next month

Realme X2, the latest mid-range device from the Chinese company, will get the Android 10-based Realme UI beta update next month in China. The smartphone maker rolled out the Android 10 stable update for Realme X2 Pro last week. Now, it has scheduled the beta release for the Realme X2 smartphone in February. As per

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02:24 PM
Jan 16, 2020

1 in 5 mid-range smartphones will support 5G this year in China, globally by 2021

1 in 5 mid-range smartphones will support 5G this year in China, globally by 2021

5G has been developing for quite some time now and the technology has now trickled down from flagships to mid-range devices. According to Chinese local research agencies, 20 percent of all mid-range smartphones will support 5G in 2020, thanks to the expansion of the network in China. About 5 million 5G capable smartphones were sold

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01:52 PM
Jan 16, 2020

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T getting OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update

OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T getting OxygenOS Open Beta 4 update

OnePlus has rolled out a new version of OxygenOS Open Beta build for its OnePlus 6-series smartphone. The company also shared a detailed changelog of the update giving us an overview of all the changes. The OxygenOS Open Beta 4 for the OnePlus 6/6T brings along new features and several other bug fixes with it.

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01:33 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Google plans to phase out third-party cookies from Chrome browser

Google plans to phase out third-party cookies from Chrome browser

Google has announced to phase out support for third-party cookies in Chrome browser within the next two years. The tech giant in August last year announced a new initiative (known as Privacy Sandbox) to develop a set of open standards to fundamentally enhance privacy on the web. "After initial dialogue with the web community, we

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01:10 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Google acquires no-code app development platform AppSheet and retail hardware company Pointy

Google has acquired AppSheet, a leading no-code application development platform. The platform helps businesses create and extend applications without coding. It is used by a number of enterprises across a variety of industries. The acquisition will help enterprises empower millions of citizen developers to more easily create and extend applications without the need for professional

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01:08 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Oppo F15 launched in India, price starts from Rs 19,990

Oppo F15 launched in India, price starts from Rs 19,990

The Oppo F15 has been launched in India. The latest phone from the company falls under Oppo's F series. For Rs 19,990, the Oppo F15 ships with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, 48-megapixel quad rear camera, Helio P70 chipset and more. The device is available for pre-order in only 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal

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12:54 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ may not have active noise cancellation, launch expected alongside Galaxy S20 series

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ may not have active noise cancellation, launch expected alongside Galaxy S20 series

Samsung's Galaxy Buds+ which would be the next-gen wireless buds from the handset maker, are unlikely to feature active noise cancellation (ANC), but they may come with a larger battery (85mAh), which could give them a 12-hour battery life, double that of their predecessor. Many Samsung fans believed that active noise cancellation will be a

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12:44 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Disney+ grosses nearly $100 million on mobile in its first 2 months

Disney+ grosses nearly $100 million on mobile in its first 2 months

Disney+, the long awaited streaming service from the house of mouse, debuted in November last year. Two months after its entrance into the streaming video on demand, the mobile app service has been downloaded nearly 41 million times across the App Store. It has also reportedly generated an estimated $97.2 million in user spending. Disney+

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12:36 PM
Jan 16, 2020

Huawei P40 may come with dual selfie cameras, and Leica-branded triple-rear-camera setup

Huawei P40 may come with dual selfie cameras, and Leica-branded triple-rear-camera setup

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei is gearing up for the launch of its much anticipated Huawei P40 Series. As part of the series, the company is planning to launch three smartphones including the P40, P40 Lite, and P40 Pro. The company has not revealed any official timeline for the launch. Past reports have hinted that Huawei

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11:57 AM
Jan 16, 2020

Xiaomi Mi 10 live images leaked; shows off punch-hole display, quad rear cameras

Xiaomi Mi 10 live images leaked; shows off punch-hole display, quad rear cameras

Chinese brand Xiaomi's upcoming flagship device The Xiaomi Mi 10 is expected to be launched sometime in February. Even with a month left for the official unveiling we already have a lot of information on the phone via leaks. However, now recently leaked pictures reveal the first look at the phone itself. The leaked pictures

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11:42 AM
Jan 16, 2020