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Google App May Soon Get a List of ‘Assistant-enabled Apps’ on Android Version 11.3 of the Google App started rolling out to the beta channel on Monday with some minor tweaks for the most part, but an APK teadown by9to5Googlesuggests that the company has been working on a number of features that might be a part of the software in the coming weeks. One of the biggest changes will likely be a built-in list of apps that can be controlled viaGoogle Assistant....

Google Rolls out India-specific Website on COVID-19 Google on Tuesday rolled out an India-specific website oncoronavirusthat delivers comprehensive information about the pandemic, and how to stay productive during this time. Thewebsitecontains information such as key helpline numbers, content about symptoms, protective measures, known treatments, and the latest global and Indian statistics. It also hosts a collection of videos onhow people can use their time productivelywhile at home, as well as resources and training modules for individuals, small businesses, and educators to stay connected and informed, especially when self-isolated at home....

GST Hike on Smartphones in India: Here’s A List of Increased Prices If you have been keeping up with the news today, you must have seen a host of stories talking about thesmartphone price hikein India. I know, we are already dealing with a widespread COVID-19 pandemic, along with a 21-day total lockdown, andsmartphone sales have been halted. And now, it’s only disappointing to see the increased GST rates for smartphones and its components to go into effect....

Mobile Data Usage Reportedly Increased 10 Percent Since Lockdown With the ongoing 21-day lockdown in India to contain the spread of coronavirus, there is no doubt that we’reusing our phonesand embracing the work from home culture more than ever before. As a result, everyone would expect mobile data usage to skyrocket to set new records of internet traffic across the country, but a new report from theEconomic Timesciting top government sources gives us numbers that are closer to reality....

Nvidia Further Talks up Minecraft Ray Tracing Support; Says It’s Coming Soon Back in August last year, Nvidia revealed that everyone’s favorite block-building game Minecraft is getting ray tracing support. Mojang, the game developer, intends to add a layer of realism to the title with this technology. It’s been more than six months since theinitial announcementand we are yet to see the fruits of Nvidia and Mojang’s labor. Well, Nvidia has shared an update today, further detailing the ray tracing support for Minecraft....

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z and 30W Wireless Charger Tipped to Launch Soon With OnePlus 8 series launch set to be held on the14th of April, a new leak from noted tipster Ishan Agarwal on Twitter hints the company would be launching a 30W wireless charger named OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless at the event. According toprevious leaks and speculations, OnePlus 8 Pro will come with support for 30W wireless charging and hence, OnePlus bringing a dedicated wireless charger doesn’t really come as a surprise....

Realme Increases Phone Prices Due to GST Hike; Here Are the New Prices As theincreased GST(goods and services tax) rate on smartphones goes into effect in India, most phone makers are announcing the updated prices for their entire portfolio today. AfterXiaomi, Samsung, andApple, Chinese giant Realme has confirmed that it is increasing the price of its smartphones as well. In an official statement, attached below, Realme boasts thatit’s the first time that the company is hiking phone pricessince the second half of 2018....