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While it is not a legit practice, the tech giant Google has always hedged the way it detailed this feature. Now, unofficially, the tech giant Google finally admitted that it was collecting this information and it was doing so without the users’ knowledge. Contrary to what most users expected, it was discovered this week that the tech giant Google continues to track the location of users even if they turn off Location History in the management zone of their account....

The new camera sports two 1-inch CMOS sensors that help it capture high-quality low light content with an extensive dynamic range. One of the best functions of the Insta360 cameras is the ability to shoot all the content you want and then use the powerful software to reframe and create your high-quality content without worrying about how and when to shoot specific video formats. Also: Insta360 One RS review: One compelling action camera, three swappable lenses As we have experienced with the One X2 camera support for the invisible selfie stick is also provided with this new camera....

At the end of August, we knew the first concept of the OnePlus 6, which features a large screen without frames unlike the OnePlus 5, but it is too early to expect such a drastic change. The launch of the OnePlus 6 would be at the beginning of 2019 Undoubtedly the information we have known this afternoon, the most striking is the possible release date of the OnePlus 6, which would be in early 2019, instead of mid-year or late spring as it has been so far....

Thanks to a series of leaks we already know a fair bit about the upcoming OnePlus 8 series. Pete Lau, the company CEO had earlier revealed that all the models in the OnePlus 8 series will support 5G. Now the company has announced that OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro will be launched on April 14th. As expected it will be a virtual event and live-streamed globally. As per a recent OnePlus 8 leak, the device is expected to feature you can see the leaked image points at a punch-hole camera on the front, curved screen, no headphone jack, and a rather sleek design language....

After sharing some data of its new smartphone, OnePlus 6 with its followers has now been announced the release date of OnePlus 6. Following the success of OnePlus One, the Chinese brand has been able to maintain a strong bet on the smartphone market, with its models often highlighted and recognized. Although not considered the best devices on the market, they are among the fastest on the market and those that offer the best cost/benefit....

For a relatively new mobile startup, the OnePlus One sports an impressive spec sheet and an even impressive price tag. While no one knows how the actual handset will look, the hype around it is pretty high, all thanks to the company slowly but steadily revealing key information about it. Even before announcing any major specification of their handset, OnePlus had announced that it will be selling it for only $400....

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei revealed in an interview with TechRadar that the ‘Never Settle’ company had a “fitness tracker and Bluetooth speaker in development, but we cancelled both one month before launch.” The decision to not launch the products did not go down well with the engineers at OnePlus who were pretty disappointed with this sudden change of heart. So, why did OnePlus not launch its wearable and Bluetooth speaker?...

Companies like Oppo and Xiaomi are always at the forefront when it comes to new technologies. After showing off a rollable smartphone, Oppo is now back with a new patent. This time around, the company reveals a selfie camera that slides sideways. Remember Oppo was the first manufacturer to offer a motorized selfie camera, shark fin camera, and much more. LetsGoDigital claims that a Chinese company has patented a selfie camera that can be moved from one end of the bezel to another....

Just think back to the last time you had a computer program that refused to open or work correctly. It’s maddening when that happens. But crashing or lagging software programs aren’t the only issue that can arise. Some programs have vulnerabilities that leave your devices open to outside threats. That’s precisely what’s happening with popular software right now, in fact. If you’re using an Adobe program to edit, open, or create PDFs, you need to note this issue and take time to fix the problem ASAP....

The real kicker about this uptick in scam activity is that it isn’t limited to one or two sites. Thieves are preying on people using any avenue possible: websites, robocalls, peer-to-peer (p2p) apps and emails, just to name a few. Worried about being scammed on P2P apps? Tap or click here to protect yourself from scammers on Venmo. These scams are likely to continue as we lead up to the 2020 election and as COVID rages on....

Qualcomm today unveiled its latest mid-range chip, the Snapdragon 636 featuring its Kryo 260 CPU running at 1.8GHz. The company claims it offers a 40 percent performance improvement over the Snapdragon 630 and adds support for FHD+ displays and Assertive Display which tweaks the display visibility depending on the lighting conditions. The Adreno 509 GPU on the chip has also seen a 10 percent performance improvement. The octa-core chip is based on the 10nm FinFET process which makes it extremely power efficient....

Now Razer is again breaking the mold for its refreshed Barracuda line of “hybrid gaming & street” headsets. Just like the Blackshark V2s before it, this line eschews design cues from its predecessors in favor of a style seen elsewhere: premium noise-canceling headphones from the likes of Sony, Bose, and other premium audio equipment makers. This shaped the Barracuda Pro I’m reviewing today into a strange mix of features that nails media consumption use cases while leaving behind core priorities the company is known for....

The Realme Band features a 0.96-inch color display with over 65,000 colors and 64-letters limit on one page. It follows the curved and borderless design, claiming to give it an ergonomic feel and fit on the wrist. There is a touch-button on the device to allow for easy operations without blocking the view on the display. It comes with up to 5-levels of brightness support, which can be changed accordingly using the Realme Link app....

Redmi has finally launched the Redmi K30S at an event in China. The latest Redmi K30S will join other K Series devices, including Redmi K30 4G, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30 Ultra, etc. The Redmi K30S is now the most affordable device that offers Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. Redmi K30S Features and Specifications The Redmi K30S comes equipped with a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, and a staggering refresh rates of up to 144Hz....

At this point, it is already known that Samsung is working on a Galaxy S6 edge Plus alongside the Galaxy Note 5. Both devices are expected to be unveiled by Samsung at IFA in September this year. While leaks have given us a good idea of what to expect from both handsets, certain aspects of the devices still remain a mystery. The folks over at SamMobile have now received more information about the Galaxy S6 edge Plus and the Galaxy Note 5 that corroborate previous rumors and leaks....

Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy Note 5 at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week, but that has not stopped the leaks surrounding the device. Today’s leak comes courtesy of Droid-Life, whose source have sent them some hands-on images of the Galaxy Note 5. From the pictures, it is clear that Samsung’s upcoming phablet will follow a design language that is very similar to the Galaxy S6, though Samsung does seem to have tweaked the back edges of the handset to give them a curve, which should help with ergonomics....

In recent years, experts have reconsidered the use of security questions, which may ask you to remember personal tidbits like your pet’s name or the first street you lived on. On one hand, these can be easy to answer, but they may lend you a false sense of security. There are certain classic questions that pop up again and again, like “What is your mother’s maiden name?” One of the biggest problems with these sorts of questions is the answers can be easy to find....

The other key difference between this and the regular variant is the accessories you get in the box. There’s an Iron Man themed protective case and a Captain America medal. OnePlus says, though, this will vary in each box. As for the pricing, the OnePlus 6 Avengers Edition costs 4199 yuan ($660/Rs. 44,695) which is nearly the same as the normal $629 option. There’s only a single storage model — 8GB RAM and 256GB internal memory....

OnePlus today started rolling out the OxygenOS 4.1.5 update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T. The update comes with the May Security update and a plethora of other new features and improvements. The update will also improve the low light focus speed on the camera, improve the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS performance of the device, and fix a bug related to the proximity sensor. For OnePlus 3 users in India, the update fixes VoLTE issues related to Reliance Jio SIM card, with connection issues related to Android Auto also being fixed....

How many times did your work colleague or a friend of yours find a USB cable from your PC/Laptop and attach his Android phone to recharge its battery? Have you ever thought that your private data (images, sounds, videos, text notes) may get transferred behind the scenes without you even noticing? If not, then after reading this article you will think twice before plugging your Android into another’s PC, even if they stepped away from their desks!...