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18th Mar 2017This week may not have been one of the best in the tech perspective, but we come across some great reports showing up that some cool stuffs were happening in the consumer tech industry.
We came across a couple of reports suggesting Xiaomi Redmi 4 smartphone’s launch in India on Monday, while a couple of rumours were seen popping on the internet giving suggestions about LeEco’s upcoming smartphone sporting a dual curved touchscreen, and Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2’s dual rear camera module.
This week, we also came across a Reddit user who claimed that his Google Search app now have a cleaner layout, thus prompting towards a possible release of its new version with a new interface. We also witnessed a new smart case that adds an additional display screen to iPhones, while it supports Android-type features including SD Card and Dual-SIM card on iPhones.
We even reviewed Evidson Audiowear Z4 earphones that comes in for a price tag of Rs 1,799, while we also listed down the top 10 gadgets that would actually dominate the tech markets this year. While a top 10 listicle would definitely not be enough to sum up this week, here's our try as we put in 10 best stories we have covered this week in consumer technology.
Google Search App Surfaced Online With Cleaner Layout
If you are an Android smartphone user, here is some good stuff for you. A recent report claims that Google is now testing a new interface for its Google search app on your Android smartphone. The new app comes with a clean layout, while recent searches have been separated into different categories like All, Images, Maps, In-Apps, etc. And, in the Images section, you can see that Google is showing up ‘Popular Searches’.
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Smartphone May Be Launched On Monday In India
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has finally confirmed that it would be launching a Redmi smartphone at an event held on Monday, which will be sold exclusively on Amazon. The company has also started sending out media invites for the same event, and now both Amazon and Xiaomi have confirmed the launch via a tweet using the hashtag #TimeToGetSmarter.
Moto G5 Plus Launched In India In Two Variants
Lenovo has finally launched its much awaited smartphone, the Moto G5 Plus in India, which is said to be available exclusively on Flipkart, starting from today. The smartphone will be available for purchase in two different color options: Lunar Grey and Fine Gold, while a couple of launch offers are said to be included as well.
This Smart Case Brings SD Card And Dual SIM Card Support To iPhones
Dual SIM and microSD have always been a dream for the Apple iPhone users. But, it looks like a startup called ESTI is all set to change the scenario, through the launch of its now iPhone case.
Evidson Audiowear Z4 Unboxing & Review [Video]
Evidson Audiowear Z4 comes with a price tag of Rs 1,799 and the audio output quality is pretty decent. The build quality looks top notch as well, while it comes with a metallic finish. Even if you are a bass freak, you can definitely feel the oomph by just cranking up the volume a little more.
Top 10 Gadgets That Will Dominate 2017
As advancement in technology reaches new horizons, superior gadgets are making their way into the market. Last year saw glimpses of revolutionary devices being unveiled at major international summits. In continuation to this, 2017 is expected to be even bigger with more surprises coming our way.
LeEco’s Upcoming Smartphone May Sport A Dual-Curved Touchscreen
LeEco seems to be working on a new premium smartphone, even though the company’s financial troubles were official a few days ago. Well, it is being said that the smartphone will be featuring the Snapdragon 835 processor, thus making a smartphone with high-end specifications.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 May Retain Dual Rear Camera Module
A new rumour regarding Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 seems to be out of the basket in China recently, which suggests the possible technical specs a little contradict to what was rumoured earlier. To remind you, the earlier rumour had suggested a single rear camera instead of the dual camera setup that was seen on the original Redmi Pro, along with the Snapdragon 660 processor by Qualcomm powering it. It is worth noting that, this processor is still unofficial.
Could Wearables Replace Smartphones?
Mobile phone ownership continues to increase across the world. According to a Statista report, there will be five billion mobile phones globally by 2019. The majority of these mobiles will be smartphones. Australia has one of the highest smartphone penetration of about 77% , and is second only to technology hub South Korea. However, there is a new generation of tech devices which could unseat the mobile phone as king of the gadgets: could wearables be about to take over from smart cell phones?
OnePlus Rolls Out OxygenOS 4.1.0 To OnePlus 3 And 3T
OnePlus has finally started rolling out its latest OxygenOS v4.1.0 for both OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones, and lately, gained attention over the Internet for a couple of big changes and improvements it brings to both the devices.
Top 10 Consumer Tech Stories Of The Week - Mar 11 to Mar 17 | TechTree.com
Top 10 Consumer Tech Stories Of The Week - Mar 11 to Mar 17
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