Author: Abhin Mahipal
Abhin Mahipal
Abhin’s love for all things tech started when he got his first smartphone, Galaxy S (the first), in 2010. Since then, he has been crazy about technology and tried out all major Android flagships from Samsung, and HTC. He currently uses a Google Pixel 4a as his daily driver.
These are some of the must-have local search apps for your Android phone. It is estimated that there are over 3 million apps on Play Store today and so with too many options to choose from, finding the right ones can be a little daunting. But fear not, we are here with yet another great list of apps you would want to download on your Android phone — and this time, the best local search apps. Local search-based apps are a godsend if you have just moved to a new place and would like to discover the best businesses, attractions,…
Google’s ‘Multisearch Near Me’ search feature combines image and text to show matching products available locally. Google earlier this year rolled out an improved version of its popular ‘Near me’ feature to include nearby areas of interest based on a combination of image and text. Dubbed ‘Multisearch Near me’, this new address finder feature in itself builds on top of another search feature released earlier last year called ‘multisearch’ that uses AI to find matching products. Finding local products have never been easier Google believes that the multisearch business finder feature would encourage buyers to shop locally and thus help…
Hop on as we explore the best game key sites where you can buy Steam and CD keys for cheap. Steam and online retailers may be the most popular and convenient places to get your games, but did you know you could save a lot of money by using game key selling websites instead? Yes, that’s right — and the price difference could be anywhere between a few dollars to hundreds. In what follows, we will dig into the difference between legit key resellers vs unauthorized alternatives, how do key resellers get their keys, and finally the list of best…
We wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know Samsung makes smart speakers. After all, the first-ever smart speaker — namely, Galaxy Home — that the company pulled off back in 2018 haven’t managed to get a commercial release as of now. While the company renewed its efforts to enter the growing smart assistant market early last year with the launch of Galaxy Home Mini, the global availability of the device is still a mystery nonetheless. Fast forward about two years and four months since the launch of the first Samsung smart speaker, GeekThingy has managed to dig up some important…
Many Sony Xperia 1 II users are taking it to social media to report an issue that is causing the phone screen to flicker as they move their hand over the proximity sensor. It is not clear whether the bug is caused by the recent Android 11 update that has been rolling out in the last few weeks. Or, if it has been present all along — out of the box. Also, at this point, it remains to be seen how widespread the screen flickering issue is across the Xperia 1 II units. Besides Xperia 1 II, several users with…
However, the price of Xperia Pro handset in the US isn’t known just yet. Sony Xperia Pro smartphone is finally making its way to the US almost a year after its launch in February. However, it’s worth noting that the exact release date isn’t known as B&H only lists the device as “coming soon.” While the B&H listing doesn’t reveal the price, a previous rumor had hinted at a $1200 price tag. The listing does mention that the phone supports 4G/LTE and 5G mmWave Networks and that it works with all major US wireless carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and…
Let’s dig into what we know so far about the Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone! Fans of the Xperia brand are looking forward to the release of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III (or Sony Xperia 1 Mark III), the 2021 successor to this year’s Xperia 1 Mark II. While we won’t get to see it until at least early 2021, we already know quite a bit about the smartphone, thanks to reliable reports and rumors. Without further ado, let’s take a quick look at everything we know so far about the forthcoming Xperia 1 III, from its potential release…
A new Xperia 1 III leak reveals that the device could be powered by Snapdragon 888 chipset. Sony will launch its next-generation flagship series Xperia 1 III come February 2021, but you don’t have to wait that long to find out what the firm has in store for us when it comes to its specs and pricing. According to a new leak, courtesy of a Twitter user who goes by @TheGalox_, the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III will come with a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR display. Though that’s about the same display size as its predecessor Xperia 1 II, the…
We have good news for Sony Xperia 1 II users in the UK and Germany! After rolling out in Taiwan last week, Sony’s Android 11 update has finally hit the Xperia 1 II users in the UK and Germany. As reported earlier, the update brings with it several other features besides what we have come to expect from the native release. The additional features include: Updated Cinema Pro app with support for 4K HDR 120fps slow motion video recording MR Mode for Photo Pro app to save frequently used options 5G+4G dual SIM dual-standby capability Screen recording option in notification…
Besides the native features, the Sony Xperia 1 II Android 11 update has additional features, including updated Cinema Pro app. If you’ve been waiting for the Android 11 update for your Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone, we have good news! Sony has started rolling out the update in batches starting with Taiwan, though you can expect it to be available in other regions anytime now. The update bumps the build number to 58.1.A.0.921 and the download size is about 933MB. It also brings with it the latest November security patches for Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone. The rollout goes in…