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OnePlus TV 55U1: Re-envisioning Affordable Luxury

From its inception, the OnePlus brand has built-up, and relied on the feedback of its large fan base in developing and innovating products for them. For today’s millennials, the OnePlus brand has a very native appeal with its clean build, and swift performance. With its Never Settle motto, the OnePlus DNA has revolved around a …

TikTok
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Ban on Chinese apps has no direct impact on handset makers

The government’s ban on 59 Chinese apps, including popular social media platforms like ByteDance-owned TikTok, WeChat, Helo and UC Browser among others, may not have a direct impact on Chinese handset makers like Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo and Xiaomi in India right now, but would weaken their app ecosystem, industry experts said on Wednesday. India banned …

Samsung
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Samsung likely to gain amid anti-China sentiment: Analysts

China’s loss appears to be Korea’s gain, atleast as far as smartphones are concerned. Samsung may regain its number two position, displacing Vivo, by September end, if not in the June ending quarter itself, benefitting from the ongoing anti-China sentiment and unavailability of fresh stocks of smartphones from Chinese brands in the country, say experts. …

Viewpoints

Google acquires North, takes aim at Smart Glasses

Google recently acquired North, a Canadian company founded in 2012, that makes smart glasses. The IP and talent pool at North will help in building-up Google’s AR hardware. While the value of the deal has not been disclosed, there have been speculations that Google paid around $180Mn. As an early mover in the field of …

Apple Privacy
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Apple takes privacy a notch higher with iOS14

In 2019, with iOS 13, Apple focused on privacy, and made sure that users were aware of the apps wanting to access their Bluetooth or location services with ease. The ‘sign in with Apple’ facilitated Apple users to sign in to apps and services with one tap, and sharing their private or sensitive information. And …

Devices

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: A Purposeful Foldable

The question about “what comes next” is something that has propelled innovators, thinkers, and the dreamers forward. In an industry that has thrived on iterative innovations, Samsung introduced its bold engineering marvel, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The era of iterative innovations is beyond us. In a hyper-competitive market, demanding consumers are more keen on …

Apple's App Accelerator
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How Apple’s App Accelerator is helping developers create innovative iOS apps

Turned three this year in March, Apple’s App Accelerator in Bengaluru has been supporting Indian developers to create innovative iOS apps. At the App Accelerator, developers are supported at every stage of their app creation. For Lenskart, Apple’s team conducted detailed UX feedback sessions where the former discussed best practices and approaches for each screen of …