Articles by Anu Passary
Despite Walmart's Jet.com Acquisition, Hayneedle Remains A Distinct Entity: No Job Cuts Planned
Walmart does not intend to lay off any employees of Jet.com or its subsidiary Hayneedle after the online discount retailer's acquisition. A spokesperson for Walmart confirmed that Hayneedle will stay a stand-alone entity.
Android QuadRooter Rooting Flaws: What Does It Mean If Your Qualcomm-Powered Device Is Affected?
The latest security vulnerability QuadRooter is giving Android device users sleepless nights. However, unless one downloads a malicious app, hackers will not be able to exploit any of the four security vulnerabilities and wreak havoc.
OnePlus 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Dash Charge Thrashes Adaptive Fast Charging [Video]
The OnePlus 3 and Samsung Galaxy S7 face off in a charge-time challenge, which tests the abilities of both the devices within the same time frame. The DASH Charge equipped OnePlus 3 routs the Galaxy S7 — which touts adaptive fast charging — with ease.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Preorders Double That Of Galaxy S7: 200,000 In Just 2 Days
The preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have notched up 200,000 units in barely two days in home country South Korea. This number is the highest for any Galaxy smartphone in the country.
Prisma Update Adds Cool New Filter Blending And Picture Cropping Skills, Plus A Boost In Performance
A new update for the Prisma photo-editing app brings new features such as cropping of images, filter blending and also a performance boost. The update, however, does not bring video support.
iPhone 7 Hype: Claims Of Pressure-Sensitive Home Button, Dual-Lens Camera System And No Headphone Jack Bolstered
A new report confirms previous claims that the iPhone 7 will sport a dual-lens camera as well as a pressure-sensitive home button and ditch the headphone jack in favor of Bluetooth-supported headphones.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Could Come In Curved-Screen Version Only, Ditching Flat-Screen Model
Samsung is apparently set to ditch the flat-screen variant for its future Galaxy S lineup of smartphones in favor of the curved screen. The Galaxy S8 could arrive in a curved screen version alone unlike the Galaxy S7 and S6.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update Limiting Internet Speed? Quick Fix To Resolve Problem
The recently released Windows 10 Anniversary Update is slowing down the internet speed on upgraded devices. We share a quick fix to resolve the issue swiftly.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Poised For 2017 Release, Intel Kaby Lake Chip In Tow
Microsoft's new Surface Pro 5 tablet will reportedly be released in 2017 and tout the latest Intel Kaby Lake processor. The device will also offer a 4K UHD display and come with an enhanced Surface Pen.
Amazon Launching Its First Branded Cargo Planes: Prime Air For Speed Delivery
Amazon has unveiled its first-ever branded cargo plane called Amazon One to help serve customers faster and more efficiently. The plane will boost the e-retailer's capacity to support one or two-day product deliveries.
Google Celebrates 2016 Rio Olympics With Fun Doodle Fruit Games - Go Bananas! [Video]
Google is celebrating the 2016 Rio Olympics - which kicks off on Aug. 5 - with interactive Olympic-themed mini games. Dubbed the 2016 Doodle Fruit Games, the new interactive Doodle will have gamers playing each day for the next two weeks.
Apple Gets Trumped In India: World's Third Largest Smartphone Market Is 97 Percent Android
Apple is taking a beating from Android in India, which accounted for 97 percent of smartphones sold in Q2 2016 in the country. Android shipped 29.8 million smartphones compared to Apple's 800,000 in the same quarter.
ZTE Axon 7 Is A Tough Cookie: No Bendgate, Scratch-Resistant And Durable
A series of torture tests conducted on the ZTE Axon 7 revealed that the Android-powered smartphone is scratch-resistant, does not burn nor bend. The handset is not only value for money, but durable too!
HTC Desire 530 Now Available From Verizon For $144
U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has finally made available the HTC Desire 530 smartphone for $144 off-contract. The budget handset is now available to order online and will hit the carrier's stores on Aug. 11.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs Galaxy Note 5 Specs Shootout: Is It Worth The Upgrade?
Wondering how the specs and features of the latest Galaxy Note 7 stack up against its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 5? This comparison could help you ascertain if it is worth upgrading to the latest Samsung flagship.
App Store Billings Hit $50 Billion In 'Record-Breaker' July, Likely Fueled By 'Pokémon GO' Hype
Likely fueled by the hype and frenzy surrounding 'Pokémon GO,' the App Store's billings have hit $50 billion in July. The news come's courtesy of Apple CEO Tim Cook, who shared the milestone via a post on Twitter.
Fun Google Maps App Now Lets Kids Explore The Himalayas In 3D As A Yeti [Video]
Google has launched a fun new app for Android called 'Verne: The Himalayas,' which lets children explore the Himalayas in 3D as a 500-foot tall Yeti called Verne.
OnePlus To Pause OnePlus 3 Sales: High Demand To Blame
OnePlus has been forced to pause the sales of its OnePlus 3 smartphone in some European countries and Hong Kong due to lack of inventory. The sales of the OnePlus 3 will be temporarily halted from Aug. 9 to Sept. 12.
Xiaomi Launches Redmi 3S And Redmi 3S Prime: All You Need To Know
Xiaomi has launched its affordable Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Prime smartphones in India. The successor of the Redmi 3 is priced just under $150.
Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera Finally Hitting US, Launching This Month At $350
The Gear 360 VR camera from Samsung is finally set to launch in the U.S. on Aug. 19. The much-awaited camera will set consumers back by $349.99.
Gogoro Global Expansion Starts With Electric Scooter-Sharing Program In Germany: Prices And Perks
Startup Gogoro Inc. has forayed into the global market with the launch of its electric scooter-sharing service in Germany. The Taiwan-based company has partnered with Coup for the initiative.
'Pokémon GO' Drops To 2-Star Rating On App Store, Gets Flooded With 1-Star Reviews On Google Play
Post the latest update, 'Pokémon GO' slid to a 2-star rating on the App Store and garnered innumerable 1-star reviews on the Google Play Store. Outraged gamers vent their ire because the developer has axed important features.
2016 Google Nexus Smartphones To Feature Swipe Fingerprint Gesture
The 2016 Google Nexus smartphone lineup will reportedly boast a new feature, which will open the notification shade in a jiffy. The swipe fingerprint gesture functionality will enable users to check a notification by just swiping down.
Tizen-Powered Samsung Z2 Spotted At Galaxy Note 7 Unveiling: Release Imminent?
The Samsung Z2 smartphone made its debut alongside the Galaxy Note 7 at the latter's unveiling in Africa. The 4-inch smartphone runs on the company's own Tizen platform and is an entry-level offering.
New Apple iOS 10 Beta Adds Introductory Screen To Explain Control Center Changes
The fourth beta for iOS 10 was released for developers on Aug. 1. It also adds a quick introductory screen that explains the alterations made to the Control Center.
PS Vita Jailbreak Lets You Run Emulators And Homebrew Software At Last: Available Now
Thanks to Team Molecule, PS Vita users will be able to make use of a jailbreak dubbed HENkaku, which lets one run homebrew software and emulators on the console. The exploit is browser-based and free of cost.
9.7-Inch iPad Pro Gets Powerful Logitech CREATE Keyboard, A More Affordable Apple Smart Keyboard Alternative
Logitech has introduced the CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case for the 9.7-inch variant of the iPad Pro. The keyboard is priced at $129.99 and is available in black and blue.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro Mini Details Leaked: 5.2-Inch OLED Screen, 4,000 mAh Battery, Snapdragon 652 And More
Xiaomi is allegedly prepping to announce the smaller sibling of its Redmi Pro phablet, dubbed Redmi Pro Mini. The pricing and specs of the 5.2-inch Redmi Pro Mini have leaked and point to a robust midrange device.
Surface Pro 3 Getting Firmware Update: SIMPLO Battery Fix?
Microsoft is reportedly rolling out a new software update for its Surface Pro 3 tablet. The firmware update potentially addresses the battery drain issue faced by users whose devices pack in the SIMPLO brand battery.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Here's What To Expect On Aug. 2
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update from Microsoft will roll out on Aug. 2, which brings a gamut of consumer and enterprise features. Here's a look at what you can expect from the free update.
