Motorola phones are an all-time fan favourite. Users have stayed loyal to the brand since the beginning. Even now, when the brand is not as affordable as before, and updates are not coming out at the same rate, their familiarity with their customers has led the brand to continue their survival.
The company has now launched the Motorola One Hyper on the US website. The Motorola One Hyper has a 64MP camera with a pop-up front camera of 32MP. This is Motorola’s first phone with a pop up camera and the display is fully bezel-less. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage internally.
Confirming to previous rumours about this phone, the display is of 6.5-inch Full Vision Full HD+ with a 675 Snapdragon Octa core processor. The phone possesses 4GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The Battery is of 4,000 mAh with a 45W hyper charger to give a customer friendly experience. Talking about the camera specifications, the rear camera has a 64MP main camera with an ultra wide camera, and a front camera of 32MP. The phone runs on Android 10 and comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone offers connectivity of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
The Motorola One Hyper is available in the US on the official Motorola website and several markets across Europe and South America for a price of 399USD or approximately Rs 28,528. The phone is available in 3 colours, Deep-sea Blue, Dark Amber and Fresh orchid.
Also, the smartphone brand recently displayed the Motorola Razr, a foldable phone which recently got the spotlight back onto the company. This device looks similar to the older Moto Razr. When unfolded the phone has a 6.2-inch OLED screen. The phone is said to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 processor with 6GB RAM and to run on Android 9 pie. The device has a 2,510 mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. Speaking about the phone’s camera, the phone has a 16MP which works as a selfie camera when the device is folded. The main display notch has a 5MP camera inside it to facilitate selfies.
The Moto Razr is priced at 1,500 USD or Rs 1,07,400 approx. The company will take pre-orders from December 26 for its US based customers.
The recent tariff hike in the telecom industry has stunned the sector and everyone. Everyone is talking about even subscribers. Now the good news is that the Delhi Government has announced that 100 hotspots will be inaugurated on December 16 under the Delhi government’s free WIFI scheme. The residents will be able to access free 15GB data per month across the city.
In its manifesto, Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal promised that they will be providing 11000 hotspots across the city. The work is still in progress, CM said they have planned to set up 400 hotspots at bus stops in Delhi and 7000 will be set up in markets, residential welfare associations and other places. On December 16 the Government will be inaugurating 100 hotspots across the city.
According to the CM free WIFI will benefit student’s education and contributing to both the health and education sector. He further added that after inaugurating 100 hotspots in the next six months the government will work on setting up 500 hotspots every week. The government free WIFI scheme has been built on a rent model. So, the government will be bearing the monthly rental for each hotspot.
After installing 11000 hotspots networks in the city the residents will be able to access free WIFI service within a 100-meter radius. In order to activate the WIFI connections, the users will be required to download an app that will be launched later on. After downloading the app, the user needs to upload their KYC details on it. Through this, an individual will be able to use up to 15GB data per month. This means users will be allowed to use 1.5GB of data per day. According to the CM Kejriwal, the average speed of data download will be 100 Mbps to 150 Mbps that will go up to 200 Mbps in some areas. After the network is ready the entire network will be able to handle approximately 22 lakh users at a time which means a single hotspot can be accessed by 150 to 200 users.
After Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea tariff hike, Reliance Jio has also introduced its new All in One prepaid plans. The plans are much similar to the other two telecom operators as it Jio’s new prepaid plan ship with non-Jio voice calling minutes.
The Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Jio has unveiled 11 prepaid plans and among them, Rs 129 is the cheapest. These plans will go live from December 6. Whereas Vodafone and Airtel revised plans went into effect on December 3, 2019. Jio has raised the tariffs by up to 39 percent, but 25 percent cheaper than Vodafone and Airtel.
Reliance Jio All in One prepaid plans
The cheapest and the most affordable among the 11 prepaid plans is the Rs 129 prepaid plan that offers 2GB of 4G Data along with 1,000 non-Jio minutes valid for 28 days. These benefits were first offered on recharge of Rs 98, which has now been raised to 129.
Reliance Jio has raised the price of Rs 153 plan to Rs 199 prepaid plan. The revised plan comes with 1.5GB of data per day with 1,000 non-Jio minutes valid for 28 days. Another monthly plan is Rs 249 which earlier came at Rs 198. Rs 249 monthly prepaid plan offers 2GB of daily data along with 1,000 non-Jio minutes, which will be valid up to 28 days.
Rs 399 and Rs 444 comes with 56 days of validity. Rs 399 prepaid plan earlier came at Rs 349. The revised plan now offers 1.5GB of daily data with 2,000 non-Jio minutes and Rs 444 prepaid plan offers 2GB of daily data along with 2000 non-Jio minutes.
The company has introduced three prepaid Plans Rs 329, Rs 555 and Rs 599 with 84 days of validity. Staring with Rs 329 prepaid plan which offers 6GB of data and 3,000 no Jio minutes. Whereas Rs 555 plan offers 1.5GB of data per day along with 3000 non-Jio minutes and lastly Rs 599 will come with 2GB of daily data and 3000 non-Jio minutes.
Over that, Reliance Jio has launched two annual prepaid plans of Rs 1,299 and Rs 2,199. Rs 1,299 plan comes with 24GB of annual data plus 12,000 non-Jio minutes. While Rs 2,199 prepaid plan offers 1.5GB of daily data along with 12,000 non-Jio minutes. Both the plans come with a validity of 365 days.
We are quickly moving towards our first ever #GadgetBridgeAwards. Yes, we are holding our first ever Gadget Bridge Awards and there are going to many great categories for the best gadgets of the year 2019. There are going to be a couple of categories where we would need your help too. A great #Giveaway will happen during the same time so stay tuned, as the final categories will be out in a few days time.
Facebook-owned photos sharing app Instagram have taken a major step towards child safety by announcing new safety measures. In order to prevent the child audiences from age-restricted products like alcohol or smoking ads now, the new users have to mention their date of birth while making a new registration to the app.
Yes, now to create a new account on Instagram, the users are required to tell their birthdates as per the app terms and conditions. The user must be at least 13 years old to create a new account on it in most countries. According to the company, this will prevent underage people from joining the photo-sharing app. This will also help in keeping children safer and will also allow them more suitable experience as per their age. The birthdate will not be visible to the regular audience on Instagram but will be visible to the user while viewing their own private account information.
If the user has linked their Facebook account to their Instagram account then their birthdate will automatically be added to their account according to the one mentioned on the Facebook profile.
Instagram said, “This is not public information and only you will be able to see it when viewing your own account information on Instagram. Editing your date of birth on Facebook will also change it on Instagram. If you don’t have a Facebook account or if you have not connected your accounts, you can add or edit your birthday directly on Instagram.”
As per Instagram, it will soon be using the user’s birthdate information to create more personalised experiences like education around account controls as well as recommended privacy settings for young people.
Besides this, now the users will also be able to control who can send them direct messages on Instagram. Today onwards, you can allow or disallow people you follow message as well as add you to group threads. After enabling this setting, the users will no longer receive any messages, group message requests or story replies from the people they are not following.
When we are traveling or are on a vacation, the first thought we get is to share our moments with our best friend or with our near and dear ones. To make the sharing simpler Google Photos app has come up with a new feature in which you can now share your picture without having to share your link.
So now you must be thinking about how this will work? So previously Google only allowed us to share photos by creating an album even if we want to share a single photo and sharing the link. But now the users get an option to share photos and videos to an ongoing, private conversation in the app. This feature also works for sharing videos. All you need to do is first select the photo or video you want to share then tap on the share button and select the contact within the share menu, and send the photo to that contact. The photos will also be shared without any loss in image quality from the photos you backed up.
“This gives you one place to find the moments you’ve shared with your friends and family and keep the conversation going. For me, this means I can show my mom and dad how my pumpkin pie turned out in just a few taps,” shared Janvi Shah, Product Manager, Google Photos.
The users can now also like photos or comments in the conversations that can be later on saved to the gallery. Chatting while sharing the photos or videos within the app will also improve sharing your everyday moments through Google Photos with your family and friends.
The company will gradually be rolling out the new feature over the next week that will be available across all platforms — Android, iOS and the web.
2019 is ending soon before we enter the New Year let’s have a look at Google’s announcement of the top Playstore apps of the year. This is a tradition Google has established now over many years. This list is not limited to apps and games but includes categories like most downloaded movies, shows and audiobooks.
Call of Duty was crowned the best game of 2019, Marvel Studio’s Avengers: Endgame became the top-selling movie whilst Game of Thrones was the top-selling TV Show.
The User’s choice 2019 awards went to the Video Editor – Glitch Video Effects in the app category, while Call of Duty won in the game category with Avenger’s endgame bagging the award for movies and finally Scary stories to tell in the dark won the award in the E-book category. Ablo won the title of Best app of 2019 while Call of Duty won best Game.
The Top-Selling Movies of 2019 were Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, Aquaman, A Star Is Born, Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse in the same order.
The Top-Selling TV Shows of 2019 were Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, The Big Bang Theory, Riverdale and Yellowstone.
In the Top-Selling E-books of 2019 category, The Mister by E L James, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz, Tiamat’s Wrath by James S. A. Corey, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides and The Institute by Stephen King.
In Top-Selling Audiobooks of 2019 section, Becoming by Michelle Obama, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson, Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by Gary John Bishop, A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One by George R. R. Martin and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling.
Google Playstore announced these stats and awards just a day after Apple announced the list of best and most downloaded apps on its own app store.
Today e-commerce platform Amazon announced the launch of its new Echo Input Portable Smart Speakers in India. As the name suggests it is portable that can be carried in the house for uninterrupted music. It comes with a built-in battery that is said to offer 10 hours of battery life. The company has put the smart speaker for pre-orders that will start shipping to the customers from December 18.
“Customers in India love Alexa and told us that they want to carry their Echo device from room to room so that they can have an uninterrupted hands-free Alexa experience. We’re excited to offer this new Alexa experience in India, and we cannot wait to see how our Indian customers enjoy the flexibility of a portable Alexa in their homes,” said Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices India.
Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker features
Echo Input Portable comes with a fabric design and 360 degrees sound. The device can be unplugged and carried anywhere in the house without losing access to Alexa Echo even while you are listening to music. It houses a built-in rechargeable battery with a capacity of 4,800mAh that provides 10 hours of continuous music playback and up to 11 hours of standby time on a single charge. The battery level can be checked by tapping the power button that is indicated by 4 LEDs.
The presence of four microphones allows the user to talk or give the command to Alexa from across the room. You can even ask it to play music, read the news, control your smart home, add items to the To-Do list and much more. It allows you to stream music from Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and Gaana. You can also ask it to increase the volume or can even connect it to a new or existing Multi-Room Music group for synchronised streaming. According to the company, if you have multiple Echo devices within hearing distance, Amazon’s Echo Spatial Perception (ESP) technology intelligently calculates the clarity of their voice and determines, which Echo is closest and then responds to the request.
When your hands are busy you can even ask Alexa to read the news, check the weather or even ask questions regarding geography and can also learn about math or science. Echo Input Portable can also control smart home devices like lights, plugs, and fans from Philips, Wipro, Syska, TP-Link and more.
Keeping in mind the user’s privacy and safety Echo Input Portable comes with multiple layers of privacy protections that include a mic off button that allows the user to turn off the microphones. Also, the user has control over their voice recording. They can now view, hear, and delete utterances at Alexa Privacy Settings or in the Alexa app.
Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker pricing and availability
Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker will be available at Rs 4,999. The company has introduced the smart speaker in black fabric design and can be purchased via Amazon.com.
Qualcomm has announced two new processors, the Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 765 at the Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii. These chips look at providing major importance to 5G connectivity. The Snapdragon 865 promises user’s performance outdoing the previous Snapdragon 855 plus and SD 855. Mobile gamers deserve a mention as they have a lot to look forward to from upcoming smartphones, which may use this chipset.
The Snapdragon 865 brings AI processing, support for 200MP cameras, better gaming performance and support for displays of 144 Hz or more. The chip will have support for 5G through the X55 5G modem.
Xiaomi has already confirmed its first 2020 flagship phone uses this chipset. At the Snapdragon Tech Summit, Xiaomi announced on stage that they are launching their flagship Mi 10 early 2020 and that the upcoming device uses the Snapdragon 865. The Mi10 will be one of the first phones globally to feature this next-gen chipset. According to speculations, Xiaomi will not be the only phone running this processor and other companies too might run this in their flagship models.
Samsung can possibly be the forerunner to globally release devices powered by the Snapdragon 865 series, if the upcoming Galaxy S11 series runs on this processor. The Galaxy S11 is rumoured to be made using this Qualcomm chip in North American markets whilst Asian markets use the Exynos chip.
Motorola confirmed that they will launch a 5G phone in 2020 and claims it will be the fastest Android phone. Motorola might also use the Snapdragon 765 chip for some of its budget phones and bring it to India. Oppo also announced a flagship device, which may use the Snapdragon 865 chipset in early 2020, however its roadmap has not been revealed yet.
Nokia’s chief product officer, Juho Sarvikas confirmed that they are using the Snapdragon 765 chipset in one of their upcoming phones next year. OnePlus too can possibly come out with the OnePlus 8 series phones which are expected to use the Snapdragon 865 series processor.
Because the chip needs a 5G modem, OnePlus, Realme and Xiaomi could get 5G connectivity to India even though the country is not 5G ready. Successors to these flagship phones will most probably use the Snapdragon 865 chipset. This could be the same case scenario we saw with 4G, the smartphones with 4G chip came first and then the technology followed into India.
HMD Global has recently been in a tough spot. The competition in India and abroad got tough from the likes of Realme, Motorola and Vivo that cater to the same price segment. The company is now waiting for the tides of fortune for Nokia smartphone division through 5G. To do this, the company is relying on Qualcomm’s new 5G ready processors. The company announced at the Snapdragon Tech summit on December 3 that the company will soon release a 5G phone with a Snapdragon 765 processor and an integrated Snapdragon X52 5G modem.
On the first day of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, the Finland based company’s Chief product officer, Juho Sarvikas revealed the brand new phone and that it will be launched soon. The teaser poster showed a copper coloured frame and a side-mounted fingerprint panel and a curved rear panel with circular camera housing on it.
Juho Sarvikas also revealed that the new and upcoming Nokia smartphone will house Nokia’s very own Zeiss camera technology. The phone will also have PureDisplay technology, which supports HDR10 video playback support and upscale SDR content to HDR through a 16-bit engine, which is constantly working. The phone may also have 4K HDR video recording support if it has a Snapdragon 765 processor.
“Our highest priority for 2020 is making 5G more accessible – bringing an affordable yet premium grade, future proof 5G experience for the best possible performance in NSA and SA networks with the Snapdragon 765 Mobile Platform”, Sarvikas was quoted as saying in the official Qualcomm press release.
This possibly means that the new Nokia phone will have dual-mode 5G support. Details of this phone might go official at the company’s event on December 5 in Cairo. However, we are still doubtful of the smartphone as one of the biggest mobile markets in the world, India, is still on 4G band and 3G in some sectors and upgrading to 5G is not happening anytime soon. So, the phones by Nokia might come to India with limited power.
Samsung is working on the Galaxy A91 that has been in the news for many weeks now. The phone is now expected to launch by the end of this month. The latest development is that the Samsung Galaxy A91 will be seen donning a similar design to the Galaxy Note 10. To support this some fresh renders and rumours have emerged on the web to prove the similarity between both the smartphones. Also, some say that the A91 will also carry a design philosophy similar to Galaxy S11.
91Mobiles collaborated with @OnLeaks shared some images along with a video of the Samsung Galaxy A91 that reveals its design. According to the report, Samsung’s next upcoming phone will come with a punch-hole display along with slim bezels. Whereas the back panel will have a curved glass finish along with a square-shaped camera module that is expected to house triple or quad cameras.
Image courtesy: @Onleaks/91Mobiles
Other renders state that the Galaxy A91 will look similar to the Galaxy S11 series. The difference in the design is very subtle. The rear camera module will be wider on the A91 but Galaxy S11 has a longer module. Two sets of renders of A91 have been shared on the web. Out of which one of the sets displays that A91 will have a triple camera module, but the other one showcases a quad-camera module which might also be a for the Periscope lens.
On the right side of the metal frame, there is a power button and volume control keys. While on the bottom there is a Type-C port, a single speaker next to it and the 3.5mm headphone jack is missing. The phone is expected to have an in-display fingerprint sensor as the physical fingerprint sensor is missing.
Samsung Galaxy A91 specifications (expected)
Previously the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A91 were leaked. The phone is expected to come with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ sAMOLED display. The device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone is also said to sport 5G connectivity and a 4,500mAh battery. The battery will be reinforced by a 45W fast charging technology.
In terms of cameras, based on leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A91 is expected to have a 48MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra wide-angle sensor and a 5MP telephoto lens. While on the front it is said to sport a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The cameras are also expected to be partnered with the Tilt OIS feature.
In terms of connectivity, the phone might include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C charging cum data port. The handset is suggested to measure 162.4 x 75.6 x 8.1mm and would weigh under 200 grams.
Realme’s CEO and founder, Sky Li, has disclosed surprising news through a Weibo post. He has said that Realme will only release 5G phones in their home market, China. While the company will release 4G phones globally. He also mentioned that Realme will now only focus on the flagship segment and that the company is working to bring 5G connectivity to mid-range and budget phones to cover a younger customer base.
Realme will be launching their first 5G phones, the Realme X50 and Realme X50 Youth edition soon in China. Both these phones will support 5G’s standalone and non-standalone networks, offering dual-mode 5G connectivity.
These 5G phones will probably not be released in India, as India does not currently have access to 5G networks, but their 4G versions of the same smartphones may make an entry sometime next year.
In India, The company recently released the Realme X2 Pro and the Realme 5s. The Realme X2 Pro uses corning gorilla glass 5 on both sides. The device comes with a 6.5-inch full HD+ display panel and a 50W superVOOC charger that can charge the 4,000 mAh battery in under 35 minutes.
The phone comes with a quad-camera setup, hosting a primary camera of 64-megapixel, 13-megapixel, 8-megapixel and a 2-megapixel completing the setup. The front camera of 16-Megapixel is there for selfie shots. The Realme X2 PRO runs on Android 9 Pie with ColorOS 6.1. The phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor. The phone offers 128GB RAM and up to 256GB storage with Dolby Atmos support and stereo speakers.
The Realme X2 Pro has 2 variants, one with 12GB RAM/256GB storage priced at Rs 33,999 and the other variant offers 8GB RAM and 128GB storage priced at Rs 29,999.
Meanwhile, The Realme 5s too has a quad-camera setup housing a 48-megapixel primary camera, with an 8-megapixel and two 2-megapixel cameras. This phone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery and the Snapdragon 665 processor with a display of 6.51-inch that supports HD+ resolution. The phone is available in 3 colour options of Crystal Red, Crystal Blue and Crystal Purple. This device is priced at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage version while the other variant with 4GB RAM and 64 GB storage is priced at Rs 9,999.
Qualcomm is hosting Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 in Maui, Hawaii. The summit commenced on December 3 and will go on till December 5 (USA Time). The company promised that it will be making new announcements as well as revealing its future 5G plans. As the summit kicked off the company announced the launch of its new flagship chipsets Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G.
Snapdragon 865 chipset is the successor of Snapdragon 855 and 855+ chipsets. The flagship chipset is supported by the X55 5G modem. The Snapdragon 865 chipset will be seen in the flagship smartphones whereas the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 765G that also comes integrated with 5G modem will be seen in the affordable smartphones early next year.
Prior to the summit HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer announced that it will be offering affordable 5G enabled phones by 2020. So, Nokia will be first on the list to offer new devices with midrange 5G chipset Snapdragon 765.
Snapdragon 865 mobile platforms include the Snapdragon X55 Modem-RF System that is said to be the world’s most advanced, global 5G platform. According to the company it delivers unmatched connectivity and performance for the next generation of flagship devices. Whereas the Snapdragon 765/765G comes integrated with 5G connectivity, AI processing and select Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming experiences.
Alex Katouzian, senior vice president and general manager, mobile, Qualcomm Technologies, said “that they have introduced their first family of mobile platform-based modules, the Snapdragon 865 and 765 Modular Platforms.”
“These modular platforms are products of an end-to-end strategy to empower the industry with the tools needed to scale 5G with ease, offering our customers lower development costs while also more quickly commercializing products with new industrial designs for mobile and IoT devices. The first carriers announcing the support of the certification program for Snapdragon Modular Platforms are Verizon and Vodafone, with more expected in 2020,” the blog post by Qualcomm said.
Besides this, the company also announced 3D Sonic Max, which is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. It is capable of recognising the area that is 7x larger than the previous generation. It will also allow increased security via simultaneous two-finger authentication, increased speed and ease of use.
HP Inc. announced the launch of HP Chromebook x360 in 12 inches and 14 inches screen sizes. The convertible laptops feature slimmer bezels, quieter fan-less design along with the support for Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) pen. The Chromebook x360 laptops are said to come with Voice-enabled Google Assistant and a one-year free subscription of Google One.
“At HP, we strive towards disrupting the status quo through innovations that not only transform the experience of technology but also enable new use-cases. With our Chromebook portfolio, we are reinventing the PC for the modern users of the Google ecosystem and enabling a seamless transition between their computing needs for work and play, across devices,” said Vinay Awasthi, Managing Director, HP Inc. India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka.
HP Chromebook x360 in 12 inches and 14 inches laptops comes in a versatile form factor of 3:2 aspect ratio that can be used as a tablet also and offers stand and tent modes for comfort. This enables a better browsing experience and improves productivity. The devices are said to offer a longer battery life of up to 11 hours. The laptops are powered by an Intel Gemini Lake Dual-core processors that comes equipped with an HD+ touchscreen. This provides superior visual, video and creative experience. The HP stereo speakers present on the device have been audio tuned from B&O that guarantees a more immersive audio experience. Besides this, the device offers 100 GB of storage as part of Google One subscription that is free for one year and also supports microSD card that offers expandable memory of 256 GB.
HP Chromebook x360 pricing and availability
The company has launched the 14 inch Chromebook x360 model at Rs 34,990 whereas the 12-inch model comes with a price tag of Rs 29,990. Both the laptops are available in a single Ceramic white colour variant. The USI stylus can be purchased separately at Rs 3,999.
The HP Chromebook x360 laptops will be available for purchase at e-commerce websites Amazon and Flipkart, Reliance, Croma and Vijay Sales, 250 HP World Stores in 25 cities and HP Online Store.
Back in 2010, Iron Man 2 introduced us to the secret assassin, Natasha Romanoff. She made herself dear to the fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by helping find the Avengers and by taking down intergalactic threats until she sacrificed herself for the sake of the universe in Endgame. However, after many years as a secondary character, Natasha will soon get a movie of her own, in the upcoming Black Widow, whose trailer was released by Marvel today.
This trailer is the first official look at the infamous Black Widow’s solo adventures. From the video we understand that the timeline of the film is set after the ending of Captain America: Civil War where we see the Black Widow confront her past.
We hear the Black Widow talk in a voice-over where she says “I used to have nothing, and then I got this job, this family. But nothing lasts forever.”
The trailer shows flashes of Natasha’s early training days, in the red room and in the KGB program. We see her struggling to put her past as an Assassin while working with the Avengers, but some unknown factor forces her to dive deep into her old world, reuniting us with unforgettable characters like Yelena.
We then hear Natasha’s voice talk of unfinished business and the necessity to go back to where it all started. This unfinished business involves Natasha teaming up with Malena and Alexei or the Red Guardian. Armed with unlikely allies, Natasha will need all the help she can get to defeat the film’s supervillain, the Taskmaster. The identity of the taskmaster, however, is not revealed yet, but comic fans will remember him as a formidable enemy, a mercenary who can instantly copy and absorb his opponent’s strengths and skills.
Along with releasing the trailer, Marvel also released a teaser poster on their twitter page of the Black Widow movie. The film was teased over this summer in San Diego’s Comic-Con, where attendees witnessed footage that showed a new side of the much loved Black Widow.
In a conversation with the press there, Johansson said, that Natasha is at a dark place where she’s got no one and nowhere to go and that she was grappling with her own self. She compared the character to a person who sees something huge exploding and stands still when all the pieces are landing, where the person does not actually know what to do next and that’s the moment that she’s in, one where you have to face yourself.
Xiaomi’s Redmi K30 has been in the news for quite a while now. We know that the smartphone is another affordable phone promising 5G connectivity. The device has been in the news because of its dual punch-hole front camera in the display and now Redmi is teasing customers with a picture of the rear panel. Xiaomi’s sub-branch has shown a Redmi K30 with a coin slot style camera panel at the back. On a closer look, we see four vertically aligned cameras housed inside a circle.
If the Redmi K30 is anything like the Redmi K20 series, we speculate that the quad-camera setup will be of normal, telephoto and ultra-wide cameras with a macro or depth-sensing camera. We believe that there will be a minimum of two phones in this series, so it’s completely possible that this kind of quad-camera setup is only for one model and the other device(s) will have a different setup.
The brand recently posted pictures of the front panel of a Redmi K30 phone. A different post talks about the K30 series’s 5G details as well. The Redmi K30 is all set to launch later in December 2019, however word of its launch outside China is still a question mark. It might come as a POCO device in India.
Talking about the possible specifications of this phone, the Redmi K30 will have 5G support and dual punch hole camera display. It is possible that the phone will use Mediatek’s dual-mode 5G supporting processor. Rumours also say that the Redmi K30 will come with Mediatek’s 5G commercial smart chip.
The probable specification of the Redmi K30 cameras is that they will be 64MP, 8MP, 5MP and 2MP. It is also possible that the Redmi K30 will have a new better screen refresh rate.
As per the company, the Redmi K30 will be unveiled in China on December 10. After which it will go to other parts of the world.
Huawei is all set to release the Huawei GT-2 smartwatch on December 5.The GT-2 smartwatch comes equipped with Huawei’s Kirin A1 chipset, which integrates a powerful audio processing unit and an advanced Bluetooth processing unit. Over that it will come with an ultra-low consumption application processor with a separate power management unit. All this thanks to the Kirin A1 chipset, which increases battery life. The Kirin chip is the first wearable product, which supports both smartwatches and wireless audio devices.
The Huawei GT-2 smartwatch paves the way for Huawei to increase its presence in the Indian wearable devices market. The smartwatch comes with enhanced features and can monitor a multitude of different workout methods including hikes and triathlons.
Huawei’s GT series has seen great success since its launch and holds a record of sales of more than two million units. India is the world’s third largest market for smart wearables and Huawei is banking on this to boost sales.
The GT-2 watch will be available in 2 case sizes of 42mm and 46mm. The Bluetooth calling feature of the device makes it possible to make or receive call during sports or any activity. The Smartwatch will be able to store upto 500 songs and can pair with Huawei Freebuds 3, this enables customers to listen to their playlist while working out without the need of a smartphone. The watch supports notifications from social media apps and provides other features like weather, alarm, timer, find my phone etc.
The Huawei TruSleep 2.0 allows the Huawei watch GT-2 to scientifically track and diagnose sleep issues whilst providing suggestions for better rest. The watch monitors heart rate, breathing cycles and scores on the user’s sleep quality.
Like other smartwatches, this watch too, tracks fitness progress through keeping an eye on step count, calories burnt and time period spent in high energy-intensive activities. With an AMOLED display, the watch promises accurate touch response.
Canon India began shipping of its latest mirrorless camera, the EOS M200 across the country on December 3rd. This interchangeable lens camera is now available nationwide. The new EOS M200 is the latest addition to the EOS M lineup of mirrorless cameras by Canon.
The Canon EOS M200 has a Canon Digic 8 processor, with a new sensor APS-C offering 24.1MP . The image processor comes with a maximum video frame rate of 30fps with a 1.6x crop factor. Users can also record 4x slow-motion videos up to 120fps in HD mode. The camera can shoot pictures in lowlight conditions with a maximum ISO of 25,600. The LCD monitor at the back is of 3-inches in size. Over that, this mirrorless camera also has dual pixel CMOS autofocus.
Speaking at the launch, Mr Kazutada Kobayashi, President and CEO, Canon India said, “With the advent of social media, we aim to capture the interest of the millennials in the joy of photography through our range of products, uniquely customized for them.“ He also spoke about how, through the EOS M200, future photographers are enabled to expand their horizons and shift from smartphone to camera-based photography.
Some of the features of the EOS M200 are that it has an advanced 24.1MP sensor, along with Canon’s very own DIGIC 8 image processor. This allows users to capture high resolution images and videos. The EOS M200 can capture 4K videos and quality time lapse videos. Keeping in mind that most social content is viewed on a smartphone, the camera allows content creators to shoot with vertical orientation in a bid to become social media friendly. This enables the device to capture, process and deliver videos tailored for social media platforms.
Also, the advanced Eye detection ensures focus and tracks moving subjects to ensure content blurring doesn’t happen. Again, this feature will help content creators who capture people and their movements.
The EOS M200 allows seamless connection to smart devices through the Canon Camera Connect app. It also offers Bluetooth connectivity, which facilitates a permanent connection at minimal battery use, as the company claims. The camera comes in premium matte black finish with a three-mode dial on top to provide quick access to various functions and modes.
The Canon EOS M200 is priced at Rs 43,995 for the camera device.
Clearing all the speculation the Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has now confirmed that the phone that is ready to be launched on December 9 in India is, in fact, the Vivo V17. Last week Vivo also launched an invite poster that only hinted that it is coming up with a new smartphone in India on December 9.
Many reports said that on December 9 Vivo will be launching Vivo S1 Pro, which is also a rebranded version of the phone in India. But now the company took to Twitter for confirming that it will be launching a Vivo V17 on the said date at 12 noon IST. In addition to this, the company also confirmed that the upcoming mobile phone will be featuring a 32-megapixel front camera.
Previously we also reported that Vivo has already launched the phone with a waterdrop style notch, but the India variant will arrive with a hole-punch display. Many reports have been pouring in with regards to its specifications, design, price, etc. But today we came across a 9-second long video that gave us the first glimpse of Vivo V17.
The first hands-on video of the Vivo V17 gives us the idea of the phone’s blueprint. The video confirmed that the device will arrive with a hole punch display along with an L shaped camera set up that will be seen positioned on the top left corner of the smartphone. The camera module has an LED flash placed on the right side of it. While on the bottom left corner you will see the Vivo branding. The phone is seen donning a greyish-black colour on the rear back panel. The exclusive hands-on video was first shared by 91Mobiles.
Now coming on the specifications of the Vivo V17, we already mentioned that in our previous report that you will only see a light change in the Indian variant that the phone will have a hole punch display instead of a waterdrop style notch which the Russian variant features. Also, it will have an L shaped camera module instead of a diamond-shaped camera module.
Vivo V17 Specifications
Vivo V17 is expected to feature a 6.44-inch FHD+ OLED ‘iView’ punch-hole display with a 91.38 percent screen-to-body ratio along with an optical in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone is said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 8GB of Ram and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will run on FunTouch OS 9 based on top of Android 9 Pie. The phone will house a 4,500mAh battery supported by an 18W fast charging technology.
Now coming on the cameras, Vivo V17 will be featuring an L shaped camera module comprising of quad cameras. The set up will include a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel camera and dual 2-megapixel camera sensors. While on the front there will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
The phone will be launched in two colour options Glacier Ice and Midnight Ocean. As per reports, Vivo will launch Vivo V17 with a price tag of Rs 20,000 and can be purchased in both online as well as offline stores in the country.
BenQ announced the launch of its 24-inch eye care monitor GW2480T in India. The newly launched monitor comes with BenQ exclusive Eye-Care Technology with Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free performance for viewing comfort. The company touted that the Brightness Intelligence Technology delivers exquisite details in any ambient lighting environment.
BenQ 24-inch eye care monitor GW2480T is best suited for middle school students in digital learning with height adjustment feature. According to the company, the monitor has been developed keeping in mind the fact that small displays of laptops and tablets might affect students’ vision and bone development. With the combination of LED and IPS technologies, the monitor delivers authentic colours, deeper blacks, higher contrast and sharper details.
At the launch, Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India said, “All of us are aware of the changes that technology can bring to children’s learning. Though laptops and tablets are convenient, evidence shows that the number of young children with short-sightedness is increasing. This makes parents pay more attention to their children’s eyesight. BenQ has been devoted to developing eye-care technology for many years, and believes that the application of technology can help students reduce the risk of potentially developing myopia or other vision problems.”
BenQ GW2480T monitor has been aligned with an ideal viewing distance of 60 to 70 cms. The monitors come with adjustable functions such as height adjustment, tilt, pivot and swivel monitor adjustments. The monitor also comes equipped with the company’s own Brightness Intelligence Technology. The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen by identifying the brightness levels in the environment. Whereas Flicker-Free Technology helps to remove the screen flicker that is responsible for eye fatigue.
While on the other hand, the Low Blue Light Technology filters out harmful blue light. According to the company, the Colour Weakness Mode gives students a better perception of natural colour by offering filters for the red colour deficiency (or protanomaly) and the green color deficiency (deuteranomaly).
BenQ 24-inch eye care monitor GW2480T pricing and availability
The BenQ 24-inch eye care monitor GW2480T will be available with a price tag of Rs 11,990. The BenQ monitor can be purchased via e-commerce website Amazon and all the leading IT retailers in India.
Few weeks ago the Chinese smartphone company Vivo introduced Vivo U20 in India. The phone has been launched under the budget segment by the company. Currently, the smartphone is only available in two RAM variants 4GB and 6GB but soon the company is planning to introduce another variant that is 8GB of RAM model.
Recently Vivo introduced Vivo U20 in two configurations now the reports suggest that on December 12 the company will launch the device in an 8GB RAM variant. As per a report by 91Mobiles Vivo U20 will soon arrive with 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The current variants that are available in the market offer 64GB of internal storage but now the users will get another option to choose from. The 8GB variant is also speculated to carry a price tag of Rs 18,990. According to the report, the new variant will only be available through offline mode in the country
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Vivo U20 pricing
The existing models of Vivo U20 come in 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The 4GB RAM variant is available in the country at Rs 10,990 whereas the 6GB variants come with a price tag of Rs 11,990. The handset is available in two colour options Racing Black and Blaze Blue and can be purchased via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Vivo e-shop.
Vivo U20 specifications
Vivo U20 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone runs on Android Pie with Funtouch OS 9 skinned on top. The handset comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display with 1080 x 2,340 pixels of resolution, 90.3 percent screen-to-body ratio and 480 nits of peak brightness. The phone draws it power from a 5000mAh battery that is supported by 18W Dual-Engine fast charger. There is an option to expand the internal memory to 256GB using a microSD card.
For photos and videos, Vivo U20 features a triple camera set on the rear panel supported by a 16-megapixel primary camera with a Sony IMX499 sensor. The camera system is aided by an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with a 120-degree field of view and f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture. For taking selfies and video calling there is a 6-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, Vivo u20 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS and Galileo. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyroscope, face unlock feature and a rear fingerprint sensor.
Social media giant Facebook is always working on how to make its platform more accessible and more user-friendly. To retain its popularity the company is testing a new tool in which the users will be able to transfer their images to other platforms. The user will now be able to move their pictures directly to Google Photos.
Facebook has launched a new tool called the photo transfer tool that will allow its users to transfer their Facebook photos as well as videos directly to other services, starting with Google Photos.
“We’ve learned from our conversations with policymakers, regulators, academics, advocates and others that real-world use cases and tools will help drive policy discussions forward. That’s why we’re developing new products that take into account the feedback we’ve received and will help drive data portability policies forward by giving people and experts a tool to assess,” Facebook said in its blog post.
Earlier the tech giant only allowed its users to download their information or chats from Facebook. But now the photo transfer tool will be based on code developed through the platform’s participation in the open-source Data Transfer Project and will first be available to users in Ireland. Based on the feedback the company will then will roll out the photo transfer tool globally in the first half of 2020.
“We are currently testing this tool, so we will continue refining it based on feedback from people using it as well as from our conversations with stakeholders,” Facebook said.
Facebook users will be able to access the photo transfer tool in Facebook settings. This can be found within the Facebook Information option where you also get an option to download your information. The social media giant has also taken care of its user’s privacy and security so all the data transferred will be encrypted and the users will be asked to enter their password even before the transfer begins.
Facebook has also asked other companies to join their Data Transfer Project in order to make more options available for people.
Another new Samsung Tablet is now out in India. Yes, today we are going to talk about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, which is the latest entrant by the company. The company’s’ flagship Android tab comes with a price tag of Rs 59,900 for the LTE variant, with yes, few bank card schemes. As the price is classy so is the Tablet it comes with all the needed features as well as specifications one would want. The device comes in an all-metal body, but we will talk about its blueprint in detail further in the review. So, without any further delay let’s move on to a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6.
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Design and Display
After unboxing the Tablet, we were really impressed with the design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. To make it more user-friendly the company has given it a sleek look and is much lighter and can be carried in a small bag without any trouble. The tablet has thin bezels and curved edges giving it a much fresh look, but we were expecting a bezel-less screen that Samsung offers in its flagship smartphones. That is not the case here.
The device comes in a sleek all metal and glass body. The front display features 10.5-inch WQXGA super AMOLED HDR10 screen that offers 2,560 x 1,600 pixels resolution. On the top, there is a front-facing camera with an 8-megapixel sensor for taking selfies. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and a face unlock feature, which gave us mixed reaction times. The display is brighter than the competition and it was a treat to view videos on it. We just loved watching movies and music videos on the device. The screen is also bright enough to be used outdoors under bright sunlight.
The back panel is made up of aluminium that does not attract many scratches and fingerprints. On the left top corner, there is a dual camera set up comprising of 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel camera sensors. Below you will that you get an S pen indent that can hold the S Pen to the tablet, magnetically. But the magnet is not super strong and has a movable grip, but does a fine job of keeping it in place. The Samsung logo has been as usual inscribed in the middle of the machine
On the upper and lower edge, you will get quad speakers tuned by AKG and we really loved the sound of the speakers. On the right side, a power key, a volume rocker and a microSD card slot have been put. The device comes with a stylus (S-pen) as well. It works as a remote control and can control the tab form a distance just like the S Pen on Galaxy Note 10 series. It also comes with Air Actions feature similar to Note 10 where you can prompt certain apps on the device like the camera. Personally, we loved writing notes in our own handwriting. The handwritten notes get automatically transcribed if your handwriting is readable, which in our instance was the case.
Performance and camera
Now, this is the most important part of the review and we loved every bit of it. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is powered by Qualcomm’s top of the line Snapdragon 855 chipset. The unit which we got for the review had the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The storage if needed can be expanded up to 1TB using a microSD card.
The device is a multitasker and with several app and internet browsers open on it, it never hanged or slowed down the performance of the Tab. The tablet runs on Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI. You get the stock Android feel and is bloatware-free.
Below are a few benchmark results of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 which we ran:
Geekbench 5: 725 single-core score and 2,543 multi-core score
AnTuTu 3D Bench: 4,49,441
The scores were quite satisfactory as per the machinery inside. All the benchmark results indicate good performance. We did not come across any sort of heating or lag either while playing games or during long sessions of watching movies.
The DEX Mode comes to your rescue when you are in a no mood to carry your heavy laptop while traveling or while you are with friends enjoying a day out. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 can be attached to a Book Cover Keyboard and the Tab turns into a desktop-like mode. When the DEX mode is triggered you will see a system tray at the bottom right where you can access notifications and navigation buttons. The app drawer is on the bottom left.
Coming on to the camera capabilities, Samsung Galaxy Tablet S6 features a dual camera set up comprising of a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens that offers a 123-degree field of view. The camera did a fine job. The pictures taken were vibrant as well as sharp and detailed but that is only during the daylight. At night or low light conditions, the quality was a little unsatisfactory.
There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, which clicks fine pictures but the quality of the pictures drops off during the low light situations as well.
The flagship tablet comes with an all-day battery life as it houses a 7,040mAh battery supported by a 15W fast charger that comes inside the box. To charge completely it takes around more than two hours offering an all-day battery life. We used it to browse the internet, Facebook, check feeds on Instagram listening to music and watching lots of videos and by the end of the day, it was able to survive with 30 to 35 percent battery.
Verdict
The overall performance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was decent. You get a vibrant and crisp display. The Tablet is slim as well as lightweight. We loved the AKG powered quad speakers that made the overall experience of watching videos or movies much better. We just skipped using the earphones as the stereo speaker’s performance was excellent. You do not need to carry your laptop everywhere when Samsung DEX is here. We were turned off by the erratic performance of the fingerprint sensor and face unlock instead we used the pattern lock for unlocking the device quickly. And lastly, we enjoyed working with the S Pen. Price is also on the steeper side and is comparable to a laptop, but that laptop will not give you the same type of portability which this tablet will.
India’s e-commerce website Flipkart has kicked off its Big Shopping Days Sale from December 1, which will be live till December 5. During this period of the sale, Flipkart will be offering huge discounts as well as deals on electronic products, smartphones along with other products across various categories.
During Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale the e-retailer will be offering 10 percent instant discount to buyers who buy products above Rs 4999 using HDFC Bank cards. In Addition to this Flipkart will also be offering no-cost EMI options and exchange offers on the purchase of electronic and home appliances.
List of top offers during Big Shopping Days Sale:
Apple iPhone 8
Big Shopping Days Sale will be offering up to Rs 5,901 discount on the purchase of Apple iPhone 8. Earlier it was available at Rs 39,900 but now it can be purchased at Rs 33,999 along with 10 percent instant discount with HDFC Bank Cards and EMI Transactions. There will be 5 percent unlimited cash back if the payment is made using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. The buyers can also avail an additional discount of up to Rs 10,800 on the exchange of their old handsets.
Redmi Note 7S
Redmi Note 7S has received a temporary price cut of Rs 3000. Now the smartphone can be purchased at Rs 8,999 down from Rs 11,999. All the bank offers are the same as Apple iPhone 8. But you can get an extra discount of Rs 8,900 on the exchange of your old mobile phones.
Realme 5 Pro
During the sale period, Realme 5 Pro can be purchased at Rs 12,999. The phone was earlier being sold at Rs 14,999. All the bank offers are the same but there is an extra Rs 1000 off on all prepaid transactions. There will be up to Rs 10,800 off on the exchange of old handset. No cost EMI offers at Rs 1084 per month.
Vivo Z1 Pro
Vivo Z1 Pro is now being sold at Rs 12,990 for the 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage model. The phone has received a temporary price cut of Rs 3000. There will be a 10 percent instant discount on HDFC Bank Cards and EMI Transactions. If the payment is made using Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card then the buyers will get an extra discount of 5 percent. The buyers can also avail up to Rs 10800 off on exchange of their old smartphones.
Apple MacBook Air
The price of Apple MacBook Air older model has been dropped to Rs 54,990 for the Flipkart Big Shopping Days Sale. The device comes with Intel Core i5 CPU paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD that runs on macOS Sierra. You can also exchange your old device to avail up to Rs 20,000 discount. Plus the HDFC card users can avail 10 percent off on the purchase of the laptop.
Apple iPad
The Apple iPad sixth-generation model can now be purchased at Rs 24,999 down from Rs 28,000. There will be 5 percent unlimited cash back if the payment is made through Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card. Rs 3000 instant discount will be offered to the HDFC cardholders. The device has received a price cut of Rs 3000.
Qualcomm is holding Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2019 in Maui, Hawaii. The tech summit will begin from December 3 and go on till December 5. During this period the company is expected to introduce its midrange 5G chipset along with its flagship chipset SD865. HMD Global Chief Product Officer, Juho Sarvikas has announced that it will be joining Qualcomm to announce its future 5G plans.
Previously, HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer has also announced that it will be offering affordable 5G enable phones by 2020. These phones will be half the price of what the current 5G smartphones cost. Juho Sarvikas took to Twitter to announce it’s teaming up with Qualcomm during the tech summit to make some important announcements as well as its future plans with the company. As said, Qualcomm will unveil its midrange 5G Snapdragon 735 chipset during the event. After the launch brands such as Realme and Xiaomi will also be able to release 5G enable smartphones by early 2020 in India as well.
Besides this HMD Global is also expected to announce the launch of Nokia 8.2 on December 5. Not much is not known about the upcoming phone, but is expected to run on Android 10 and will be part of the Android One program Besides this reports suggest that the device is speculated to come with a pop up selfie camera with 32-megapixel camera along with a 64-megapixel main camera on the rear panel of the phone. Some also say that the mobile phone will cost around $500 that translates to Rs 35,000 roughly.
To recall, earlier last month we reported that Nokia is planning to launch its own Televisions in India in partnership with Flipkart on December 5. Following the footsteps of Motorola, Flipkart will be responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of the Television. The televisions will only have the branding of the Nokia company. The company has also partnered with JBL to provide immersive sound. The Television will be priced aggressively and is expected to feature a 55-inch 4K panel that will run on Android 9.0 Pie with a custom skin on top of it.
