According to a Bloomberg report, tech giants Google and Samsung are negotiating a deal where Google services like Assistant and the Play store would receive more room o

Report: Google, Samsung discussing deal to favour Assistant over Bixby

According to a Bloomberg report, tech giants Google and Samsung are negotiating a deal where Google services like Assistant and the Play store would receive more room on Samsung's phones, instead of the Korean manufacturer's own alternatives, Bixby and the Galaxy app store. In response to the report, a Samsung spokesperson said that the firm "remains committed" to its own ecosystem and services, while Google maintained that there was no plan to change the current agreement.

According to a Bloomberg report, tech giants Google and Samsung are negotiating a deal where Google services like Assistant and the Play store would receive more room on Samsung's phones, instead of the Korean manufacturer's own alternatives, Bixby and the Galaxy app store. In response to the report, a Samsung spokesperson said that the firm "remains committed" to its own ecosystem and services, while Google maintained that there was no plan to change the current agreement.

According to a report from Counterpoint, the iPhone 12 was the best-selling smartphone in the world for the month of January.

According to a report from Counterpoint, the iPhone 12 was the best-selling smartphone in the world for the month of January. Moreover, the report states that the iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max accounted for 71% of Apple's smartphone sales for the month. An updated design over the iPhone 11 series and support for 5G networks are reportedly responsible for the growth.

Reports indicate that users of the Redmi Note 10 series have been facing issues with their devices.

Reports indicate that users of the Redmi Note 10 series have been facing issues with their devices. While some buyers have reportedly complained of touchscreen trouble, some have said their devices were slow to respond. Redmi India has reportedly acknowledged the issue, but said that less than 0.001% of users have been affected. The Redmi Note 10 series was launched in India last month, with a starting price tag of ₹11,999.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S5e tablet has reportedly begun receiving the Android 11 update with Samsung's One UI 3.1 skin on top.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S5e tablet has reportedly begun receiving the Android 11 update with Samsung's One UI 3.1 skin on top. Launched in February 2019, the device shipped with Android 9 Pie out of the box. With a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, a 7,040mAh battery and currently costs ₹34,999 for the WiFi-only model on Amazon India.

Sony has launched the Bravia X80J series of 4K HDR televisions in India.

Sony has launched the Bravia X80J series of televisions in India. The range features smart TVs from 43 inches in size, all the way to 75 inches, but the company has only brought the 65-inch model to India for now. The series gets 4K HDR LCD displays and run on the X1 4K HDR processor with Google TV. There's built-in microphones for Google Assistant, and there's also support for Apple Home Kit and AirPlay. Moreover, the X80J series comes with Dolby Vision, Doby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround on the two 10W speakers. While pricing for the entire range is yet to be revealed, the 65-inch model reportedly costs around ₹1.3 lakh, with availability expected to be announced soon.

Google has denied rumours that the ongoing global chip shortage had caused the upcoming Pixel 5a 5G smartphone to be cancelled before launch.

Google has denied rumours that the ongoing global chip shortage had caused the upcoming Pixel 5a 5G smartphone to be cancelled before launch. A spokesperson for the tech giant has reportedly said that it will be available later this year around the same time as when the Pixel 4a was launched in 2020. However, the availability of the device will be limited to only the US and Japan.

Xiaomi Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain has tweeted that the Mi 11 series of smartphones will be launched in India on April 23.

Xiaomi Global Vice President Manu Kumar Jain has tweeted that the Mi 11 series of smartphones will be launched in India on April 23. While the flagship Mi 11 Ultra has been previously teased for launch in the country on April 23, it now looks as though the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11i devices will make their way to India as well. It's worth noting that the Mi 11 series is powered by the latest and greats Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor.

Facebook has reportedly removed 16,000 accounts on the platform for selling or buying fake reviews of products and services.

Facebook has reportedly removed 16,000 accounts on the platform for selling or buying fake reviews of products and services. According to the UK's Competition and Markets Authority, the social media firm has also made further changes to detect, remove and prevent misleading content on both Facebook and Instagram. The move comes as a result of a crackdown by the UK competition watchdog on fraudulent reviews on e-commerce platforms.

Lenovo has launched the Legion Phone Duel 2, its gaming smartphone.

Lenovo has launched the Legion Phone Duel 2, its gaming smartphone. The biggest highlight on the new device is the presence of dual cooling fans, accompanied by things like shoulder triggers, dual charging and an unusually mounted pop-up selfie camera. The Legion Phone Duel 2 runs on the Snapdragon 888 with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. The display is a 6.92-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and also sports a 720Hz touch sampling rate. There's a 64MP dual rear camera setup on the back, and a 44MP pop-up selfie camera. The battery is a 5,500mAh unit with support for 65W fast charging, but can go up to 90W when being charged from both USB ports. The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is priced starting at &euro;799 for the 12GB + 256GB storage model, but there's no word yet on Indian pricing and availability.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has released a video, demonstrating how a monkey could play a game on-screen using the firm's brain implant.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has released a video, demonstrating how a monkey could play a game on-screen using the firm's brain implant. The neurotechnology firm showed how using baseline data taken previously from the monkey, machine learning could predict its moves accurately before it moved the physical joystick. Musk and Neuralink have previously attempted to showcase the power of their technology, that one day could reportedly be used to offer mobility to people with paralysis, among other things.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 smartphone is set to go on sale in India at 12PM on April 15 via Flipkart.

The Asus ROG Phone 5 smartphone is set to go on sale in India at 12PM on April 15 via Flipkart. The gaming smartphone features a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, and runs on the Snapdragon 888 chipset with up to 12GB RAM. The ROG Phone 5 also gets AirTrigger 5 touch controller buttons on the side, a 64MP triple rear camera setup at the back, and a 6,000mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. ROG Phone 5 prices start at ₹49,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, and go up to ₹57,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.

The Amazfit Bip U Pro smartwatch is set to go on sale in India from April 14.

The Amazfit Bip U Pro smartwatch is set to go on sale in India from April 14. While the Bip U Pro looks identical to the Bip U launched in October last year, it gets additional features like built-in GPS, microphone and Alexa support. Like the Bip U, the Pro model features a 1.43-inch colour touchscreen, heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, sleep tracking, 5ATM water resistance and over 60 sports modes. The Bip U Pro will reportedly go on sale for ₹4,999 via Amazon India and the firm's Indian website.

The Samsung Galaxy F02s has gone on sale in India, after being launched in the country on 5th April.

The Samsung Galaxy F02s has gone on sale in India, after being launched in the country on 5th April. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset, and includes up to 4GB of RAM, with up to 64GB of storage. The Galaxy F02s features a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, and at the back is a triple rear-camera setup with a 13MP main sensor, along with a 5MP front camera. Samsung has packed in a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. Pricing for the Galaxy F02s starts at ₹8,999 for the 3GB + 32GB variant, and it's available to purchase via Flipkart.

OnePlus has announced the brand new OnePlus Nord LE--but there's a catch.

OnePlus has announced the brand new OnePlus Nord LE--but there's a catch. The special edition device is limited to a whopping production number of 1. Unlike other exclusive models, the Nord LE will be given away to just one fan of the company, and in order to be eligible, you must follow the OnePlus Nord account on Instagram, post a picture of your current smartphone to your own feed, and use the hashtag #SwitchToNord in the caption. The Nord LE is identical to the original Nord, with its 90Hz AMOLED screen, quad rear cameras and Snapdragon 730G chip, but it gets a special colour and finish on the back to set it apart.

According to reports, a large dump of LinkedIn user account data has been put up for sale online, containing around 500 million user records.

According to reports, a large dump of LinkedIn user account data has been put up for sale online, containing around 500 million user records. The data dump reportedly includes email addresses, phone numbers, social media information and other professional details. Reports say the hacker selling the data leaked 2 million records as a sample, proving the legitimacy of the stolen data. LinkedIn has said its investigating the matter, admitting that the hacker seems to have scraped publicly viewable information from the website.

Nokia has launched its new X-series of smartphones, that includes the X10 and X20.

Nokia has launched its new X-series of smartphones, that includes the X10 and X20. Both phones run on the Snapdragon 480 5G-enabled chipset, with up to 6GB RAM on the X10 and up to 8GB RAM on the X20. Both devices also feature 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD displays, but differ when it comes to optics. While the X20 gets a 64MP quad camera setup on the back, while the X10 features a 48MP quad camera setup. On the battery front, both get a 4,470mAh unit with 18W charging, and both also come with stock Android 11 and 3 years of OS and security updates. The Nokia X10 starts from &euro;310, while the X20 starts from &euro;350, but there's no official word on if and when they'll be launched in India.

Samsung has announced new offers and benefits for buyers of its Galaxy S21+ smartphone.

Samsung has announced new offers and benefits for buyers of its Galaxy S21+ smartphone.
Customers who wish to exchange an old phone when buying a Galaxy S21+ will receive an additional upgrade bonus of up to ₹7,000. Users of HDFC Bank Debit and Credit Cards also receive ₹7,000 cashback upon the purchase.
Moreover, customers can also own a Galaxy Watch Active 2 or Galaxy Buds Pro for ₹990 along with the purchase of an S21+. Similarly, customers can also avail an upgrade offer and HDFC bank cashback of ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S21 respectively.
The offers will be live on Samsung&rsquo;s store, major e-commerce portals, and retail stores till April 30.
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According to reports, the ongoing global chip shortage has impacted tech giant Apple, with production for some MacBook and iPad models being postponed.

According to reports, the ongoing global chip shortage has impacted tech giant Apple, with production for some MacBook and iPad models being postponed. Reports say the firm has delayed component orders for some devices, but it seems production plans for iPhone models are as yet unaffected. Apple has not made an official statement addressing the reports.

Sony has launched the latest entrant in its Cinema Line of cameras, the FX3.

Sony has launched the latest entrant in its Cinema Line of cameras, the FX3. The FX3 features a 10.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, ultra-high sensitivity with an ISO of up to 409,600, and 15+ stops of dynamic range.
The camera can shoot 4K video at up to 120fps, or at 60fps for up to 13 hours at a stretch, due to a built-in cooling fan. Other features include a 3-inch LCD touchscreen, in-body image stabilisation, and real-time autofocus.
The Sony FX3 will be available to purchase from select Sony Centres and Alpha Flagship stores from April 8, and will set you back a hefty ₹3,99,990.

The iQoo 7 series may launch in India in April, according to a teaser posted by the Vivo sub-brand on Twitter.

The iQoo 7 series may launch in India in April, according to a teaser posted by the Vivo sub-brand on Twitter. In an earlier tweet, the company had also indicated a Snapdragon 888-powered phone that will be priced below ₹40,000.
 Launched in China in January, the iQoo 7 is powered by the aforementioned Snapdragon 888 SoC, and features a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for HDR10+. iQoo has packed in up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
 There's a triple rear-camera setup at the back with a 48MP main shooter, and a 16MP front-facing camera. The iQoo&nbsp;7 comes with a 4,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging.

A report from the Pew Research Center says that YouTube has yet again claimed the top spot as the most popular social media platform in the US for 2021.

A report from the Pew Research Center says that YouTube has yet again claimed the top spot as the most popular social media platform in the US for 2021. The report is based on a survey conducted between January 25 and February 8 this year, that showed that YouTube led the pack, followed by Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. YouTube polled as being used by 81% of people in the US, while Facebook came in at 69% and Instagram at 40%.

According to a Bloomberg report, tech giants Google and Samsung are negotiating a deal where Google services like Assistant and the Play store would receive more room on Samsung's phones, instead of the Korean manufacturer's own alternatives, Bixby and the Galaxy app store.

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