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In order to get the update head over to Settings>General>Software Update. The size of the update is pretty moderate at around 459MB and the whole update procedure shouldn’t take more than 5-10 minutes. All the devices from iPhone 5s and up, iPad mini 2, iPad Air and later are eligible for the update. As we told earlier the new feature is called the Apple Pay Cash and this will allow users to send cash by linking a debit card or a credit card....

Reading Newspapers on Tablets: a Fad or Need? Let me explain: if you like 2-3 magazines, and subscribe to them, if you want to read an interesting article on your way to work, you have to carry the magazine with you. What better solution could there be? Well, the electronic version. And you can read them anywhere you want. All you need is an electronic subscription and a device to read them on: a eBook reader with Wi-Fi, a smartphone, and the best of all, a tablet....

With the new Rs 297 plan, Jio Phone users get 0.5 GB of data per day for 84 days, which sums up to a total of 42 GB of data valid for 84 days. Users also get unlimited calling service along with 300 free SMS and a complimentary subscription of Jio apps for free. On the other hand, the Rs 594 plan offers Jio Phone users again with 0.5 GB of data per day, but for 168 days, which sums up to a total of 84 GB of data valid for 168 days....

Semi-premium build, good display The Lava Z10 delivers a semi-premium appearance. While it is built using the same metal tech as on Lava Z25, the rear panel is plastic. However, Lava has given the phone the same treatment when it comes to ergonomics and curves. The Z10 comes with a 5-inch HD IPS display with OleoPhobic coating and only 1.9 mm bezel. The display has 2.5D curved glass, which makes the swiping experience awesome....

However, Samsung isn’t the only brand working on the foldable smartphone tech as we’ve seen multiple leaks and rumors about Huawei and LG trying to beat Samsung to the market with a similar product, and now Xiaomi seems to have a working prototype of their foldable smartphone as well. https://twitter.com/evleaks/status/1080870489990590464 In a video tweeted by renowned tipster Evan Blass, what looks like a tablet running on top of MIUI 10 can be seen folded and wrapped around its back from either side to form a smartphone that can be easily pocketed....

Lenovo paid $2.91 billion for the acquisition of the Motorola handset unit from Google, which now allows the company to expand its reach on the U.S. smartphone market. At the end of 2012, Google already sold the Motorola Home business, consisting mostly of the set-top box line, for $2.35 billion to Arris Group. The search was already being clear about its intentions to obtain the rich patent portfolio. However, if you do a quick math here, you see that Google is still ‘losing’ slightly more than $7 billion, but it’s worth taking into account that under the Lenovo deal, Google will retain a significant portion of Motorola’s patents....

The ThinkPad P52 is a mobile workstation which demands a lot of power and the P52 doesn’t disappoint. It includes the newest 8th generation of Intel CPUs with up to 6 cores (including Intel Xeon options) and also RAM of up to a whopping 128GB for the first time, likely utilizing the new 32 GB SO-DIMM modules by Samsung. It can probably be compared to a gaming laptop except for the fact that mobile workstations are used to perform more CPU and GPU-intensive tasks....

ZUK (pronounced as Z U K) is the sister brand of Lenovo which was launched last year to take on the likes of Xiaomi and OnePlus, aiming to impress the ever growing young geek crowd. When it was launched back in August 2015, it came with some real impressive hardware available at that time. Let’s run through the specifications once: 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display Snapdragon 801 quad-core (2.5GHz CPU and the Adreno 330 GPU), 3GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage 4,100mAh battery, fingerprint reader, Dual Nano SIM 13-MP rear shooter along with a 8-MP selfie snapper Customized ZUI Android Lollipop ROM 8....

The secondary display on the LG V20 has undoubtedly been its unique feature. The display let users access shortcuts and notifications on the strip of the display. The V30 is expected to come with a new floating display though it’s not clear yet on what aspect of the display will be changed. In all likelihood, the display will be redesigned to enable better interaction with notifications and shortcuts. LG further claims that the FullVision display will allow for 20 to 50 percent reduction in the upper and lower bezels as opposed to its predecessor....

From Tevi to PurePlay Z3 The reasons for the re-christening as per the announcement that came to us was: There is a bit of us going “whatever” at that marketing-speak, to be honest, but then we are sure that the decision to have a new name came from more brand-aware minds than ours. The name-changed has sparked some talk in the market of a takeover but we would recommend taking that with more than a pinch of salt....

The Senstone pendant has derived the design inspiration from the sound waves and is made up of anodized aluminum and a scratch-proof screen. A simple tap on the Senstone will activate the voice recorder and whatever you say after that is uploaded to cloud and is converted into notes. The small size makes it very handy and the makers of Senstone claim that the device can be used while doing other activities like walking, running or even driving....

Mi 10 Youth Edition vs Redmi K30 Pro: Build and Design Both, the Mi 10 Youth Edition and the Redmi K30 Pro share a similar design language due to the fact that they’re essentially made by the same parent company. There’s curved glass on the back along with glossy colors supported by an aluminum frame. The Mi 10 Youth Edition has a more curved look to it especially on the edges while the K30 Pro has a boxier design....

Cortana is Microsoft’s take on the voice assistant service set to lock horns with Google’s Google Now and Apple’s Siri. Cortana, as Joe notes, is the first voice assistant to truly understand what users want, it is completely personalized and will learn and shape itself with your habits as you use it. “When we started working out with Cortana, we asked many real-world personal assistants about how they do their job,” said Belfiore during today’s keynote....

Thanks to the Twitter user, @walkingcat, who posted a video tutorial of the new Paint Preview app which showed off a completely revamped UI, paint features alongside inking support for the Windows 10. As we are well aware over the year’s tons of things have changed in the PC world and it is only logical for Microsoft to push in a new, sophisticated Paint app. Moving on, the demo shows how effortlessly one could draw a 3D object using the Surface Pen and also annotate the same....

Users will be able to personalize just about every aspect of the operating system, such as the font, the boot animation and much more. However, at the moment this seems to be a preview of what the app will be, since it isn’t yet available on the Play Store. Cyanogen is actually holding a contest where it invites content creators from around the world to submit themes to Themes Studio....

But the successor is finally here, and the OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro is an impressive addition to any home entertainment setup, offering a sleek design and impressive features that make it a standout choice in the crowded smart TV market. In this comprehensive review, you’ll learn everything you need to know about this TV – from its design and assembly to its display quality and audio features. We’ll also cover its software features and user experience, as well as its pros and cons, so you can make an informed decision before spending your hard-earned money....

The Oppo R17 features the company’s new so-called “Teardrop design” which translates to a narrower notch at the top of the screen, similar to what we’ve seen on the Essential Phone. In addition, the phone will be available in two iridescent color options including Twilight Blue and Starry Purple. I’m sure we all know where’s that coming from. In spite of the lack of “Pro” here, the Oppo R17 is no slouch as far as the hardware is concerned....

For context, PUBG Mobile is operated by Tencent which is one of the leading game developers based in China. While the game was under scrutiny due to the fact that the developer was Chinese, it managed to escape the initial ban with some changes to its privacy policy. However, looks like the changes were not sufficient for the Government of India to look past the privacy concerns. The press release states that the ban has been put in place under Section 69A of the IT Act as these 118 apps including PUBG Mobile was found to be misusing user data in an unauthorized manner....

Evleaks has also shared renders for the ZenFone AR and the camera bump on the rear is sure to go noticed. Snapdragon 821 on the ZenFone AR is obvious to surpass the Phab2 Pro when it comes to graphics and head tracking by the sensors. This is what Qualcomm had to say about the same “VR with a high-resolution display, ultra-smooth graphics and high-fidelity sensors for precise head tracking. Long battery life when using AR is guaranteed due to all Tango-related processing being done on a single, highly efficient SoC....