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Xiaomi launched  its Mi explorer program back in back in January this year before the launch  of Redmi Note 3  smartphone in March. Today the company will start taking applications for a new Mi explorer program ahead of the launch of the next Redmi smartphone, which will likely be the Redmi Note 4. Regarding the Mi Explorers campaign, Xiaomi on the Mi Community website, said: We care deeply about providing the best product experience possible to all our users. Mi Explorers is designed for Mi to perfect the next Redmi device  based on extensive user feedback and data before launch. The first Mi Explorers programme was born when Redmi Note 3 entered India in the beginning of 2016, and we are now announcing its second edition. We will be selecting hard-core Mi Fans to fully experience the next Redmi device through a series of challenging missions designed just for Mi Explorers. Be among the first to receive our next Re...

Few days after launching the Blue Coral and Pink Gold version of the Galaxy S7 edge  smartphone in the country, Samsung has launched the Black Pearl Galaxy S7 edge in India. It has a glossy finish and comes with 128GB storage compared to 32GB storage on the other version, so it priced slightly higher. Samsung is also offering a one-time screen replacement for the Galaxy S7 edge for Rs. 990 while the new Gear VR is available at Rs. 1,990. The Galaxy S7 edge is already available in Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium color variants. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specifications 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560×1440 pixels) 534 PPI Super AMOLED always-on curved edge display Octa-Core Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad) processor 4GB LPDDR4 RAM, 32/64/128GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 200GB with microSD Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Hybrid SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 12MP rear camera with...

Xiaomi launched Redmi Note 3 smartphone in two variants in India back in March earlier this year. Soon after the launch, the smartphone received positive reviews all over from both critics and masses. As per the IDC report , Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has become the highest-shipped smartphone in Indian online market in any given quarter. It recently received Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update . The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes in Dark Grey, Silver and Champagne Gold colors and is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 2GB RAM with 16GB storage version, while the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant costs Rs. 11,999. It is currently in stock on Amazon . Today, we have listed top 10 accessories that will give your Redmi Note 3, an all new look. Check it out 1. Kaira rubber Hard Back Case Cover Made out of rubber, this anti-dust case offers perfect grip and prevents your smartphone from dents and scratches. Priced at just Rs. 169, you can buy it on Amazon . 2. Noise Transpa...

OnePlus today launched  its flagship  OnePlus 3T smartphone in India starting at Rs. 29,999. As a surprise, as it had promised OnePlus for the new anniversary celebrations announced 3T December Dash  that would let you win a OnePlus 3T 128GB version and OnePlus goodies every week for just Rs. 1 starting from 9th December. To enter you need to head over to oneplusstore.in/december and complete the Entry Challenge to get started. “There are over 30k prizes to be won. As an additional token of appreciation, those who entered the Diwali Dash will get bonus points, while new users who complete the entry challenge will automatically be inducted into a lucky draw and stand a chance to win one of three OnePlus 3T devices every week”, said OnePlus. If you register your OnePlus smartphone IMEI, and you get a Rs. 250 OnePlus coupon redeemable at the OnePlus India Store. How to enter? All new users who complete t...

As the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are just two months old now, we’ve already started hearing rumors and speculations about the next iPhone. While the iPhone 7 Plus features OIS on a single lens, the next-gen iPhone is expected to support Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both the camera module. As per KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the purported iPhone 8 will have OIS in both the camera modules including the telephoto lens . Moreover, Kuo has reported that the Cupertino giant is working on three variants of iPhone 8 – 5.1-inch or 5.2-inch OLED display variant, a 5.5-inch LCD display version, and a 4.7-inch LCD display variant. According to the report, the 4.7-inch model with LCD display will retain a single lens camera with OIS. Ming-Chi Kuo in a research note said: We believe Apple will add OIS function to the telephoto CCM in order to enhance the selling points of next year’s new iPhone. We think photo quality and optical zoom range may both...

Facebook has announced financial results for Q3, 2016. The social network has reported revenue of $7.1 billion, up 56% YoY while net income was $2.4 billion. Facebook revealed that it now has 1.79 billion monthly active users (up 16% YoY) and 1.66 billion mobile users (up 20% YoY). DAUs were 1.18 billion (up 17% YoY) while Mobile DAUs were 1.09 billion (up 22% YoY). The social network’s mobile advertising revenue represented approximately 84% of advertising revenue for the third quarter of 2016, up from approximately 78% of advertising revenue in the third quarter of 2015. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO said, We had another good quarter. We’re making progress putting video first across our apps and executing our 10 year technology roadmap. Source

India will soon get its hands on technology that will allow it to unlock iPhone and other electronic devices, according to a latest report from the Economic Times . Gandhinagar based forensic institute called as Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) will soon acquire the technology from Israel based company, Cellebrite. Cellebrite was sought out by US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for unlocking a terrorist Syed Farook’s iPhone earlier this year. Apple and FBI locked horns over unlocking Farook’s iPhone. Cellebrite has worked with major intelligence and law enforcement agencies around the world. “We are likely to have the technology within a month or so. India will become a global hub for cases where law enforcement is unable to break into phones,” a senior FSL official told the publication. The report adds that only FSL Gandhinagar will have the entire tool of this technology that will unlock and cracking encrypted electronic devices...