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Microsoft Surface Book 2 Laptop to soon debut in India The  Microsoft  Surface Book 2 laptop will soon stamp its footprint on the Indian shores. The Redmond giant's Surface Book 2 was originally launched back in 2017 in two variants — 13-inch and 15-inch. However, only the 13-inch variant was available in select markets. The Surface Book 2 laptop is the successor to the Surface Book which was originally launched back in 2015. The 15-inch laptop is available for pre-orders in 17 markets excluding India. Later this year, the Surface Book 2 will be made available in both 13-inch and 15-inch variants in all Surface markets, including India and 16 other markets. The company has not yet given any details regarding the date for this second phase of rollouts. As for the pricing is concerned, the 13-inch model is priced at $1,499 (approximately Rs 95,800) and the 15-inch model is priced at $2,499 (approximately Rs 1,60,000). Microsoft  says that the pre-orders for ...

Honor View 10 now has Face Unlock feature, more AI features after new update Honor has announced that the newly launched Honor View 10 is getting Face Unlock feature through a software update. In fact, the rollout has already begun and is expected to reach all the phones by January 24.  Honor View 10 has become the latest smartphone after the  iPhone X  and  OnePlus 5T  that can be unlocked through your face. The View 10 user can check the update by going to Settings>System and System update. To enable face recognition, you need to enroll your face by accusing Face recognition feature in phone settings menu. Now you can enroll your face by simply looking at the camera. By detecting your face, Honor View 10 figures the positioning between you and the phone and adjusts the direction accordingly. However, it is to be noted that the Face Unlock feature won’t work when your eyes are closed. The Face Unlock feature at the moment was hi...

WhatsApp Business app now on Android: Everything to know WhatsApp Business app, which had been talked about for some time now, is finally official. Released on  Android , the app is aimed at helping small enterprises connect better with their customers. However, WhatsApp for Business is not yet available in India and will launch for the rest of the world later, which would most likely include India given that this is the biggest market for the app. Currently, WhatsApp’s Business app has been rolled out in Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the UK and the US. So what is WhatsApp for Business and what will it offer? Here’s a quick look. What is WhatsApp Business app? Do I need to download and install it? WhatsApp Business app is meant for small businesses so unless you own one, this might be of no use to you. For instance, if you run a small online clothing company or have a local grocery store or bakery, then WhatsApp Business app can then help you connect more efficien...

Bitcoin prices fall as South Korea says ban still an option Prices of bitcoin and other digital currencies have skidded after South Korea's top financial policymaker said Tuesday that a crackdown on trading of crypto currencies was still possible. Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon said in an interview with local radio station TBS that banning trading in digital currencies was "a live option." He said the decision was subject to a thorough government review. "There are no disagreements over regulating speculation," such as using real-name accounts and levying taxes on crypto currency trading, Kim said. Shutting down digital currency exchanges is "a live option but government ministries need to very seriously review it," he said. Bitcoin was trading at $12,615.60, down 7.1 per cent from the day before as of 8:03 am GMT, according to Coindesk. The price of ethereum, another digital currency, had slipped 7.8 per cent to $1,190.45 as of 8:04 a...

Oppo A83 to launch in India on January 20: Here are specifications, expected price Oppo  A83, a new smartphone with focus on smart selfie and Face Unlock feature will launch in India next. Oppo Mobile India confirmed the upcoming launch for their Oppo A83 smartphone which will take place on January 20. According to a report on  Gadgets360 , Oppo A83 will be priced at Rs 13,990 in India. In China, the Oppo A83 also launched at a price of Yuan 1399, which is around Rs 13,800 plus on conversion. Oppo A83 went on sale in China from December 29, 2017. Oppo A83 sports a unibody metal design and comes with full vision 18:9 aspect ratio display. The smartphone has a 5.7-inch display HD+ resolution display (720 x 1440 pixels) and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Other feature of the Oppo A83 are: MediaTek 6763T clocked at 2.5GHz processor with 3GB RAM, which is launching in India. Oppo A83 comes with 4GB RAM version in China. Where camera goes, Oppo A83 sports a 13MP one on...

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ to pack same battery size as Galaxy S8 series: Report Samsung  Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will pack the same battery capacities as seen on last year’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ respectively. According to documents on Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL), which were spotted by tipster Slashleaks, the Galaxy S9 will be backed by a 3,000mAh battery while the higher-end Galaxy S9+ variant will ship with 3,500mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, the new flagships for 2018 will officially be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 conference in Barcelona. Ahead of the launch, numerous leaks and rumours have given out specifications of the upcoming devices. The new smartphone series will come with major improvements on processor and camera front, though design is largely expected to remain the same as the Galaxy S8 series. Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 proces...

Amazon Great Indian Sale starts January 21: Discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, and more Amazon is all set to host the ‘Amazon Great Indian Sale’ from 12:00AM (midnight) on January 21 to January 24. The e-commerce company will be offering deals and discounts on smartphones, laptops, TVs, cameras, and accessories, among others. Interestingly, Prime members can avail early access to top deals on January 20 at 12:00PM. During the ‘Amazon Great Indian Sale’, users shopping with Amazon Pay balance will get 10 per cent cashback up to a maximum of Rs 200, all above purchases of Rs 250. HDFC is also offering its users an additional 10 per cent cashback when they use debit or credit card for purchase.  Amazon India  has also said that there will be no EMI and exchange offers on the purchase on a number of smartphones, tablets, refrigerators, and more. Amazon has also revealed that it will offer up to 40 per cent discount on smartphones and accessories. The e-com...

Nokia 8 scores poorly in DxOMark camera tests, Google Pixel 2 still rules the chart H MD Global had a slew of Nokia-branded smartphones last year that ranged from budget to flagship. The Nokia 8, was the company's high-end offering that came with top-of-the-line specifications that included dual rear cameras, which has become quite mainstream now. DxOMark, known for performing exhaustive camera tests, has finally come out with its thoughts on the Nokia 8's cameras, and the results don't look good as the flagship has only managed to achieve an overall score of 68. DxOMark's  results  are pretty surprising considering the Nokia 8 comes with Zeiss-branded lenses. The overall score puts the smartphone below the likes of the Lava Z25 and above Gionee S10L. Testings revealed that while the Nokia 8 produces good exposure and accurate white balance, there isn't enough saturation and you will notice occasional but noticeable colour shading. DxOMark has given a d...

iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus replacement batteries in short supply: Report Apple iPhone 6  Plus and iPhone 6s Plus replacement batteries are facing a supply shortage and there is a wait time of nearly two weeks for these, according to a report by  MacRumors . The report is quoting internal documents that were distributed to Apple Stores and authorised service providers in the US, though it also says that for other regions the wait time might vary. According to  MacRumors , the iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6s Plus batteries will not be available till late March or early April in the US and other regions. However replacement batteries for the smaller iPhone 6s, iPhone 6, iPhone 7 series and the iPhone SE model are all available without any delays, adds the report. Apple had announced a battery replacement program for all users with iPhone 6 and above after it faced criticism that it was slowing down older iPhones, when the batteries were really at fault. Ap...

Pokémon Go to lose support for older iPhones Pokémon Go fans using older Apple devices will soon find that their version of the game to stop due to a forthcoming update. According to Niantic, an update to the game rolling out on February 28 will mean that Apple devices not able to support iOS 11 will be unable to cope with the upcoming improvements. The improvements involve a new AR Plus mode which takes advantage of the more advanced AR capabilities that were introduced with iOS 11 and AR Kit. This utilisation of AR will have Pokémon to have a fixed place in the world meaning that players will be able to go up to them and see them to scale. Having a fixed place in the world will also mean the Pokémon will be aware of a player's presence. An awareness meter will now appear beside wild Pokémon Go and if it fills up, the Pokémon will run away before you can catch it. After February 28, those using Apple devices not able to upgrade to iOS 11 (iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iP...