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China-based Oppo has done well in India, capturing 8.6 per cent market share in 2016, and the company has progressively shifted its strategy towards the premium end of devices. Betting on the selfie culture across the country, the company is now looking to tempt users with the new Oppo F3 Plus smartphone. At Rs 30,990, the Oppo F3 Plus offers a lot for your money. A large battery, a six-inch 1080p display, a dual front camera set-up and plenty of storage -- and that's just the beginning. Here is what works for the device The Oppo F3 Plus has a sexy, svelte, metallic body that screams it's a premium device. The "six string" antenna is aesthetically pleasing and ensures solid reception. The home button doubles up as a fingerprint sensor and looks similar to the one in Samsung's Galaxy line-up of devices. The sensor recognises the stored print in an instant, only occasionally failing if your finger is wet. The screen is guarded by Corning Gorilla Glas

Technology giant Apple is planning to launch two new models of its Watch later this year, with a bigger version called "Apple Watch 2" packing a set of hot new features: faster TSMC-built processor, GPS, barometer, thinner display and a higher capacity battery. The second Apple Watch model sounds like a smaller upgrade and will stay the same with some updated components and will not get the Apple Watch 2's new features, The Verge reported on Monday. Another model with a similar form factor is expected to come next year alongside LTE support. Apple is likely to hold an event next month to announce iPhone7 and new Watch models, the report added. Apple is said to be planning two new models of the Watch for 2016. The bigger upgrade, dubbed "Apple Watch 2" for now, will reportedly have "the same general design" as the current Watch, but include new internal components such as a GPS radio, a barometer, a thinner display, and a new, faster 16nm proce

Yahoo Mail on Thursday introduced several new updates for iOS and Android operating platforms that are focused on allowing users to add personal touch to their inbox. Yahoo now allows iOS users to take back an email right after it’s been sent. After you press send, an option to “undo” will appear at the bottom of your inbox feed for three seconds. Just click that and you’ll stop the email from sending. Using "Xobni" technology, Yahoo will now give iOS users options to search for a person in mail, the company said in a statement. In addition to their most recent emails, you’ll also be able to see their contact card with information including picture, phone number and email history. For Android users, Yahoo has introduced the Stationery feature that allows you to add an extra touch to your emails, making that birthday wish to your best friend or thank you letter to Grandma that much more special. A few other updates include document preview, home screen

Leading smartphone manufacturer Samsung on Friday launched two new Galaxy series phones with two new specs Turbo Speed Technology (TST) and Smart Glow technologies. Newly-launched Galaxy J2 2016 is the refreshed version of Galaxy J2 launched in 2015, an addition to Samsung's existing 4G enabled smartphone portfolio. The re engineered Galaxy J2 2016 is equipped with TST, a new technology which delivers superior performance by loading native apps 40 per cent faster. Available in Gold, Black, and White color options, the Galaxy J2 (2016) measures 142.4 x 71.1 x 8.0mm. The device runs on Android Marshmallow. The Samsung Galaxy J2 The handset also features Turbo Speed Technology (TST) that is aimed at performance enhancement, which is achieved by "using the least amount of resources to complete a particular task in the fastest time." Samsung claims that with this tech, apps load up to 40% faster when compared to devices with double the RAM. "With