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A lot of interesting information is coming through the ongoing Xiaomi Developers Conference in Beijing. A few hours ago, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun announced the launch timeline of Redmi K30. He also detailed Xiaomi’s plans to bring 5G support on its smartphones. However, that’s not all! The Chinese tech giant has finally unveiled the 100W […]
The Japanese manufacturer wants you to buy Nissan Leaf over Tesla as they are set to launch a brand new Leaf electric car with the ability to charge your home. The feature will soon become available in the upcoming Nissan Leaf with a 40kWh which is launching soon in Australia. The new Nissan Leaf will […]
Renowned smartphones from OnePlus, Nokia, & Xiaomi are often compared with premium smartphones, with its users boasting about these devices’ extraordinary battery performance. Now, a website named DontKillMyApp.com, launched by the Urbandroid team, is trying to bring out the truth behind the unnatural battery performance of these devices. The website lists top OEMs of the market that […]
Most batteries in today’s smartphone are intelligent enough to detect how people use their phones and employ power-saving technologies that result in longer battery life. That advantage sounds excellent all around, but recent research suggests those smart batteries could be used by hackers to learn about smartphone users. An Easily Orchestrated Hack The researchers who […]
A new research has proved that the battery in your cell phone could be turned into a secret surveillance device which can potentially leak sensitive information. Researchers explained in their paper how malicious batteries in smartphones could be used to read everything you type on your phone just by analyzing the battery power levels. Batteries used in […]
Your Android phone is the object you spend most of your time with. It knows about you more than any person does, it is the source of unending information that you gobble every day, and with the advent of apps like Voice Assistants, it has become your AI friend. Android has become more and more […]
Short Bytes: There are a lot of myths and hoaxes associated with the technology we use in our daily lives. For instance, we shouldn’t use cell phones on the plane or at the petrol station, keeping mobile charging for a long time will damage the battery, and much more. However, there are explanations given to […]
Short Bytes: Discharged batteries are one of the many modern day miseries in our digital lives. However, by following some simple steps and taking a little bit of extra care, you can extend and maximise your phone’s battery life. These tips include avoiding complete discharging of battery and uninstalling the power-consuming applications. As all leading smartphone […]
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Burning Spree – Guilty or Not Guilty? Verdict: Not Guilty. By now, most of you will be aware of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 scandal. For those who are still oblivious to the issue, Note 7 was alleged to have caused a mass explosion in a couple’s jeep while they left […]
Short Bytes: Will my battery harm itself if the laptop is plugged in all time? It is one of the most searched battery-related questions on the internet. Some of you might be surprised to know that there’s nothing like “overcharging” a battery. Instead, you should avoid overheating your laptop and discharging its battery fully. While we […]
As hoverboards become the number one item on almost every child’s (and some adults) Christmas wish list, reports have emerged over the past week that some models have shorted out and caught fire. One particular case resulted in a hoverboard exploding and catching fire causing substantial damage to the victims home. The concern for the […]