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PM Modi launches BHIM app for Cashless Transactions in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a UPI (United Payments Interface) based app called BHIM, short for Bharat Interface for Money. The BHIM app is a straightforward UPI app, which would allow anyone to make simple digital payments directly from their bank account, and it is now available for download. The app allows any person to securely SEND and RECEIVE money through online banking transaction system, which means you will have to have a bank account plus the e-banking facility activated, to take advantage of the BHIM app. The app also allows merchants to pay or receive money by simply scanning a QR Code and the money is debited or credited to your bank within 24 hours. It even allows you to print the QR code for quick check-outs. How to download BHIMP app? Download the BHIM app by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)  on  Google Play  to start using the free Android app . BHIM app is presently now ava...

Two Windows 10-powered Samsung tablets rumored for CES 2017

A new rumor that is making rounds is for the tablet devices. Samsung is rumored to launch at least two tablets at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2017 at Las Vegas.One of the tablet will carry the model number SM-W720, the other will be SM-W620 which suggests that it’s going to be a successor to the existing Galaxy TabPro S (SM-W700).  The Galaxy TabPro S is a high-end Windows 10-powered tablet with specs that include an Intel Core M processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, 5,200mAh battery with fast charging support, 12-inch 2160×1440 pixel resolution Super AMOLED display, 5-megapixel front and rear camera, USB Type-C and more. The second tablet Samsung is expected to unveil at CES 2017 is likely going to be the SM-W620. It’s possibly going to be a smaller version of the SM-W720 and might feature a smaller display and slightly less impressive specifications. Nothing else is known about the tablets at the moment, but going by their mo...

OnePlus 3 gets another Android Nougat beta update

OnePlus has released another beta build of Oxygen OS for OnePlus 3. The latest update for OnePlus 3 comes as Oxygen OS Open Beta 10(N)  based on Android Nougat. The latest update for OnePlus 3 brings several new features also. The company has worked on the feedbacks it received from the earlier version i.e. the Oxygen OS Open Beta 9. The Oxygen OS Open Beta 10 brings changes like data saver, faster fingerprint scanning, WiFi improvements and more. Changelog: Added Data Saver Fixed Lock Screen clock bug in Portrait Mode Fixed issue of reverting to Default Theme after reboot Optimized fingerprint unlocking speed Optimized the quality of Expanded Screenshot Optimized WiFi performance Optimized system performance and battery consumption Source:gadgetox

LYF Water 3 with 5.5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM & Snapdragon 615 launched for ₹5699

LYF Smartphones, the smartphone maker from India has launched a new smartphone in India. The latest family member in LYF is called the LYF Water 3. Boasting of a unibody curvy silhouette with silver-matte finish and a narrow edge, WATER 3 can be your perfect style statement. With a U shaped curved screen edge, this smartphone is comfortable to hold and exquisite to look at. The LYF Water 3 has 5.5-inch HD (1280x720p) display. It has 2GB of RAM in it. The LYF 3 gets 16GB of internal storage with support for micro SD card. Powered by the impressive Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 615 Octa Core processor and coupled with 2GB RAM and a 3000mAh battery, WATER 3 allows you to multitask effortlessly and without any lags. It has 13MP Rear HDR camera with F2.0 large aperture. Front camera 5MP and 85 degree wide angle. Full screen shutter for quick capture. Pro Camera Modes like: Focusing, Tilt indicator, ISO, Light metering, White balance.It support Volte.  ...

Meizu’s product lineup for 2017 leaked now

Meizu is obviously working on many new Smartphones currently. The company will be launching new smartphones in upcoming months. Meizu 2016 is crazy, but has been unable to get rid of the embarrassment of the platform limited to MediaTek, until the end of the PRO 6 Plus finally got to do so with the Samsung flagship processor Exynos 8890, but there has been no progress Qualcomm there. In fact, in a few days ago, Qualcomm and Jinli Xuan Buda into licensing agreements, so that Meizu is still almost left alone, but Qualcomm's press release with a very worth pondering the title " China's top ten were smart phones Qualcomm patent license ", which obviously should include Meizu! The first smartphone from Meizu 2017 plan is the Meizu M5S. It will be powered with a MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz. We’ll have to wait for the next phone till June, when the company will release its next flagship the M...

5G Is Coming! Here’s How It Will Transform Connectivity

From 1G networks to the current 4G the evolution of telecommunications technology has utterly transformed how users shares and consume information. Now, Samsung Electronics brings to the market a whole new pattern of connectivity through 5G. Samsung electronics claimed that using the ultra-high broadcast frequencies, 5G connectivity will deliver the data transfer speeds that are up to 200 Times faster than current 4G networks, even in highly dense locations. Samsung in a newsroom said: “By utilizing ultra-high broadcast frequencies, 5G will deliver data transfer speeds that are up to 200 times faster than current 4G networks, even in highly dense locations.” This eventually will support Samsung electronics to generate more active user experiences across a more various range of technologies and devices, counting those which have not yet purchased wireless connectivity. Samsung’s Newsroom explains “For a start, 5G will make it possible for users t...

Super Mario Run for Android pre-registration begins on Google Play

Nintendo released Super Mario Run for iPhone and iPad on December 15th, and it promised to bring the game to Android in 2017. The iOS app clocked record 40 million downloads in 4 days of its release.It has started pre-registrations for the Android version on Google Play .  Nintendo is accepting registrations for the game which might let certain bunch of users try it at first launch. When the game is released, you will get a notification on your Android device. There is no word on when the company will put the game available for download.                              In this game that can be played with one hand, Mario constantly moves forward through the courses while you use a variety of jumps to navigate. Mario will behave differently depending on the timing of your taps, so it’s up to you to show off particularly smooth moves, gather coins, and reach the goal. “You will be...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with Snapdragon 653, 4GB RAM surfaces

Xiaomi aomi has recently launched two new color editions of Redmi Note 4. Fresh rumors suggest that the Chinese company is now working on a beefed-up edition of Redmi Note 4. Xiaomi introduced Xiaomi Note 4  with Deca-Core Helio X20 SoC in China back in August this year.Well-known leakster from China, Reviewer has revealed on Weibo that the Redmi Note 4X may arrive as an upgraded version of Redmi Note 4. The leakster has also revealed its key specs. The rumored device is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 653 chipset. It is pegged to arrive with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of RAM. According to the images that has surfaced, it runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 8.1 on top. It also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage,but it is also expected to come in 32GB storage version. Other specifications are expected to be similar to the original Note 4. On another note, Mi India official has teased of something as “Mi Explorers”...

Vernee claim their Apollo unlocks faster than the iPhone 7 Plus!

Vernee recently launched their latest flagship Vernee Apollo, featuring the powerful MediaTek Helio X25 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage and 2K display for a more immersive VR Experience with the included VR Box. All this sounds great on paper, but high specs don’t necessarily translate in a smooth user experience and that’s why Vernee also focused on software development and optimization. This brought the phone to being able of unlocking in a mere 0.1 seconds through the fingerprint scanner. They also compared it to the iPhone 7 Plus and you can see how it went in the video below:                       Vernee say that they have been optimizing Apollo’s software for over 3 months before the launch, with the fingerprint registration requiring only 8 fingerprint inputs. Vernee engineers have reduced the “most time-consuming” step, which is verification, to just 0.05 seconds, and equipped thei...