Xiaomi Mi Super Bass wireless headphones have finally launched in India after being teased for well over a week. Last week the Chinese company had announced that the headphones will come to India during the Amazon Prime sale. And as promised Xiaomi has launched the wireless headphones, which support Bluetooth 5.0 in the country at a competitive price point of Rs 1,799. At the moment Amazon prime members can also avail an additional 5% discount if they purchase them with ICICI bank credit cards.
To talk about Xiaomi Mi Super Bass wireless headphones technical specifications, these headphones come with the 40mm dynamic audio driver inside. These, as the company says, will enable the user to feel every beat. The company claims they can provide a wide gamut of resonance and deeper Bass. Xiaomi does say that the headphones are specifically made for Bass lovers.
A 400mAh rechargeable battery powers the Xiaomi Mi Super Bass wireless headphones. This gives its users 20 hours of audio playback and 200 hours of standby time. Which is at par with many in the same price bracket as Skullcandy, but do not get BT 5.0. Users can connect these headphones to any device which has Bluetooth in it. Over that, users do get the option to connect using a 3.5mm audio port in case they run out of battery juice while using them. The aux wire is supplied within the box.
When it comes to the built, Xiaomi Mi Super Bass wireless headphones do look great. Xiaomi has used PU material on them, which provides soundproofing and the extra cushioning should give superior comfort too. The company has also put in an adjustable headband with elastic shafts that rotate the earmuffs. However, these headphones do not have active noise cancellation, but passively cut out ambient noise. Overall, the look of the headphones is not bad at all. They have given these budget wireless headphones an almost seamless look and dressed in black and red they do look quite modern.
We heard the news sometime back that Google is working on a social media app to counter Facebook. Google now has developed a new social networking app called Shoelace. This new app has been developed by Google’s in-house incubator Area 120. It is like regular social networks similar to Facebook and Twitter. Google’s Shoelace is a mobile app that is helpful for people in connecting with other people having the same interests shared through in-person activities. It has been specially designed keeping in mind the people who have shifted in new cities or who are looking to meet other people living nearby.
Initially, the social networking app has been launched in New York City. The motive behind releasing the app in New York is that it will help the software maker to work and improvise After which it can be made available to more people. Shoelace has been built by a small team in Area 120 that is Google’s workshop for experimental products.
After the user installs the app in their device it will ask them to join a community. To join the community the user has to go through a verification process. This will ensure that the user only attends Loops with people that they want to know.
According to the company, the idea behind the Shoelace social network is to tie people together based on their interests like two laces on a shoe. That is done through activities that are fittingly called ‘Loops’
Currently, the app is working on an invite-only basis and it has also partnered with selected communities for now. It supports both Android devices and iOS. To sign in the user must have an active Google account
As per the Shoelace’s official website, it says “While our goal is to bring Shoelace to cities nationwide (United States), we’ve decided to focus our efforts on New York City at first. This will help us determine what works and what doesn’t as we work to make the app available to more people.”
With the introduction of the new mobile-only social media app by Google, it seems like Facebook groups and its set of apps has good competition in store.
Earlier this year in March Huawei announced its new model of Watch GT smartwatch along with its P30 series of smartphone at an event in Paris. Now the company has announced the availability of Huawei Watch GT Active in India.
The smartwatch comes with a 46mm display with touchscreen controls. The Watch GT Active sports a 1.39-inch AMOLED HD screen with a resolution of 454×454 pixels. All this in with a lightweight design. The device is available in two colour variants orange and green colours. The Watch GT Active comes with features such as it can monitor the heart rate of the user.
The smartwatch also monitors wearers sleep. Apart from that, it comes with a feature called Triathlon mode that has an ability to record an entire triathlon. This also includes transition time. The triathlon includes swimming, cycling, and running modes.
The company claims that the watch also provides coaching in introductory to advanced running courses to assist one in real-time. Over that, it also offers guidance training and time-movement effect feedback.
The company stated that HUAWEI WATCH GT sold more than two million units globally contributing to year-on-year growth of 282.2%, compared to the same quarter last year. They shipped five million units in total – putting it among the top three global wearable vendors.
The Watch GT Active also comes with features like HUAWEI TruSleep 2.0 and HUAWEI TruSeen 3.0 Heart-rate Monitoring Technology, as said earlier. As per the company the technology keeps a track on the wearer’s heart health and monitors their sleeping patterns. For better sleep, it provides the user more than 200 potential suggestions for sleeping.
Huawei Watch GT Active comes with the company’s own operating system called Lite OS. Once charged fully it can last up to two weeks. The device is powered by dual-chipset architecture to deliver ultra-long battery life. Watch GT Active is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.
Availability and offers:
The Watch GT Active can be purchased through Flipkart at a discounted price of Rs 15,990. Originally the smartwatch was priced at Rs 20,990. Buyers can also avail a no-cost EMI at Rs 445/month. The Huawei watch GT Active is available exclusively on Flipkart with a 1-year warranty and 10 days of the replacement policy.
Furthermore, there is a 10% Instant discount for SBI credit card users, 5% instant cashback on Flipkart via Axis Bank credit card and an additional 5% off with Axis Buzz credit card.
Today Realme launched its most anticipated smartphone Realme X in India. The smartphone was launched in New Delhi. Along with Realme X, the Chinese smartphone makers also launched another smartphone during the launch event. To compete with Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A the company launched Realme 3i in the budget smartphone segment. The key features include dual rear camera setup, dewdrop notch display, and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. Apart from that, it boasts a 4,230 mAh battery along with 13-megapixel selfie camera.
Realme 3i price in India
Realme launched the budget smartphone in two storage variants. The 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage variant has been priced at Rs 7,999. On the other hand, 4GB with 64GB storage variant is available at Rs 9,999. Realme 3i is available on e-commerce website Flipkart in three colour options Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red. The device will go on its first sale on Flipkart from July 23 at 12 noon. The buyers will also get an option of no cost EMI on the purchase of Realme 3i.
As we mentioned earlier that the company has also launched Realme X that can be purchased for Rs 16,999 in the country.
Along with that Realme has also released mobile phone accessories in India that will be sold through Flipkart and Realme online and offline stores. The accessories include Realme C2 case, Realme X soft silicon case, Micro USB cable, chargers, etc.
Realme 3i specifications, features
Realme 3i runs on Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 on top. The smartphone features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) display with 19:9 aspect ratio, 88.30 percent screen-to-body ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC along with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of onboard storage that can be expanded up to 256GB via MicroSD card. The Budget smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery and measures 156.1×75.6×8.3mm.
Speaking about the camera, the devices sport a dual rear camera setup that includes 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8, five-piece lens and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. On the front, it comes with a 13-megapixel camera sensor.
Skipping over to the connectivity front, the phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, Micro-USB port. Price to specs comparison, this smartphone does seem to a wee bit better than the Xiaomi Redmi 7A.
Today, Western Digital launched new My Passport Go external SSD in India. It comes with a shock-absorbing rubber coating and no moving parts, making it drop-resistant up to 2 meters (roughly 6 feet). Western Digital has designed this device for the people who travel frequently and want to carry their data safely. The device was launched internationally at the CES trade show earlier this year and now users in India can also buy it.
The company claims that the WD My Passport Go SSD is 2.5x faster than most portable hard drives and comes with longer durability. According to the firm My Passport Go can deliver SSD file transfer performance of up to 400MB/s[1]. It also comes with an attached USB cable to connect to any PC or laptop. Its pocket-sized form factor and built-in cable make the My Passport Go drive incredibly convenient without leaving important components behind. The device is Fully compatible with PC or Mac computers.
My Passport Go SSD comes with a three-year limited warranty, easy-to-use automatic backup software for Windows and is also Time Machine compatible for Mac backup. For this, you would need to reformat it to a compatible file sector.
The Western Digital My Passport Go comes in 500GB and 1TB storage capacities. The external drive is available in two colour options — Cobalt Blue and Amber. The official price of the device is Rs 14,500 for 500GB capacity and Rs 29,500 for 1TB variant.
My Passport Go has been launched exclusively on Amazon Prime Day sale. During the Prime Day sale, the device 500GB variant is being offered for Rs 6,499 and the 1TB version is currently priced at Rs 12,999 respectively. The discounted priced is being offered exclusively for Amazon Prime Sale after which the device will be sold at its original price.
The in-built USB cable comes with a USB Type-A port and does not carry a USB Type-C adapter. The Device measures 95 x 65 x 10mm and it weighs meager 55g.
Today, Realme X smartphone launched in India. During the launch of Realme X in New Delhi, Realme India CEO Madhav Seth declared that the company has crossed the milestone of 9,00,000 active users in the country. The key highlights of the launched smartphone are that it comes with a pop-up selfie camera module along with 19.5:9 display panel and an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC.
In addition to this, the company has also launched 360-degree Real Service doorstep repairing option in metropolitan cities namely Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. In this new service, the company promises to provide doorstep repairs within 30 minutes of first raising the complaint.
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Realme X specifications and features
Realme X runs Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 on top. The smartphone features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It also comes with Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with Adreno 616 GPU and comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone houses a 3,765mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 to deliver super quick charging.
On the imaging front, the Realme X comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. There is also a 16-megapixel IMX 471 selfie camera on the front that has an f/2.0 aperture housed in a pop-up selfie camera setup.
Apart from that, the device houses a 3,765mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology. The connectivity choices of the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port and Dolby Atmos audio. Astonishingly there is no microSD card slot in this smartphone.
Realme X price in India, launch offers
The Realme X comes in two variants 4GB and 8GB. The 4GB variant comes with 128GB of internal storage that can be purchased for Rs 16,999. The upper variant that comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage fetches a price tag of Rs 19,999. The smartphone can also be purchased via offline mode, too. The device will be available in two colour variants Polar White and Space Blue.
To recall, the smartphone was launched in China in the month of May this year. The Realme X smartphone’s base variant with 4GB RAM/64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,499 in China. On the other hand, its 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant and 8GB RAM/128GB storage model bear a price tag of CNY 1,599 and CNY 1,799 respectively.
The Company launched its limited-edition smartphone Realme X Spider-Man Far from Home along with Realme X.
The special edition has been launched with a price tag of Rs 20,999 and will be available in a single 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Additionally, Realme will also be offering the Naoto Fukasawa collection of the Realme X with Garlic and Onion textures that comes in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration at a price tag of Rs. 19,999. Both Spider-Man: Far from Home edition and Naoto Fukasawa collection will become available in early-August. For the lesser known, Realme X: Far from Home Edition was unveiled in China a few weeks back. The company’s special smartphone has been launched in collaboration with Sony Pictures.
The Vivo Z1Pro was launched a few weeks ago in India, with an impressive set of features. While the Realme X has been launched now, here. The smartphones boast similar specs and are priced under Rs 20,000. Both are from and are built in China and are sister concerns. Today we compare the Realme X with Vivo Z1Pro and Realme’s 3 pro. So, let’s get to it.
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Display
Realme X: 6.53-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top.
Vivo Z1 Pro: 6.53-inch Full-HD+ LCD display with a hole-punch design, protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Realme 3 Pro: 6.3-inch Full-HD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection
Processor
Realme X: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC.
Vivo Z1 Pro: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 AIE chipset Realme 3 Pro: Snapdragon 710 SoC clubbed with Adreno 616 GPU.
Rear camera(s)
Realme X: Dual rear camera setup with 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor and 5MP secondary sensor.
Vivo Z1 Pro: Triple rear camera setup with a 16MP sensor, an 8MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. Realme 3 Pro: Dual-rear camera with a 16MP main camera and a 5MP secondary sensor.
Selfie camera
Realme X: 16MP elevating front camera Sony IMX471 sensor.
Vivo Z1 Pro: 32MP selfie camera
Realme 3 Pro: 25MP selfie camera
Vivo Z1 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage.
Realme 3 Pro: 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage
Vivo Z1 Pro: 5,000mAh battery Realme 3 Pro: 4,045mAh battery.
Operating system
Realme X: Android 9 Pie
Vivo Z1 Pro:Android 9 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9.0 Realme 3 Pro: Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6
Fingerprint Sensor:
Realme X: In-display
Vivo Z1Pro: On the back panel
Realme 3 Pro: On the back panel
Price
Realme X: Rs 16,999 for the 4GB/128GB model, Rs 19,999 for the 8GB/128GB model. Rs 20,999 for the Spiderman limited edition.
Vivo Z1 Pro: Rs 14,990 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage, Rs 16,990 for 6GB RAM/64GB, Rs 17,990 for 6GB RAM/128GB storage. Realme 3 Pro: The 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant costs Rs 13,999 and the 6GB RAM/64GB storage is priced at Rs 15,999.
What do we think?
Well, while Vivo has got the price bang on in comparison to the specs they are giving. Realme has missed the mark hard. Vivo Z1Pro wins hands down over Realme X. As Vivo Z1Pro has a better processor, superior front-facing camera, 3 cameras at the back, larger 5,000mAh battery, a dedicated gaming mode and comes at a cheaper price. In our opinion, you are better off buying a Vivo Z1Pro than Realme X in this price bracket. Realme 3 Pro is not even in the race between the two.
An Apple iPhone 6 caught fire in the USA. The iPhone was owned by an 11-year-old girl who is from California, USA. Media reported that the device suddenly caught fire and burned holes in her blanket once she threw the device on it. The 11 years old girls name is Kayla Ramos
In her statement to 9to5Mac on Saturday, the teenager said “I was sitting down, and I had my phone in my hand and then I saw sparks flying everywhere and I just threw it on a blanket. I was right here on the bed and the phone managed to burn through this blanket and make these holes.” The teenager said she used her iPhone 6 to watch YouTube videos and occasionally lets her younger siblings play games on it.
Immediately after the incident the mother of the teenager Maria Adata called Apple for support. The Apple support instructed them to send them the pictures of the burned device and asked her to ship the device to the retailer.
Although the Company has not commented on the incident, however, it is reported that Apple will provide the family with a new phone and ensured the family that it will investigate the cause of the explosion.
Image courtesy: YouTube/KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
According to another report Maria Adata said “This was my child. My child could have been caught on fire and she could have been hurt more and I am glad she’s ok,”
According to the iPhone manufacturer, there may be various reasons why the iPhone caught fire, they doubted that the users could have been using an unauthorized charging cable and chargers to charge the device.
This, not the first incident when the Apple smartphone has caught fire. Two years back a viral video that surfaced on Twitter showed an iPhone 7 Plus catching fire. In another incident that happened in December last year in Ohio, United States was reported catching fire in the back pocket of a man. The user reported about the incident to Apple but he was disappointed over the option given by the company to replace the device.
Amazon has begun Amazon Prime Day sale in India. The company has announced that the sale will begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16 12 midnight IST. The sale will run for two days only. This sale has been announced exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers all over the world. To avail amazing offers and discount You can sign up for Amazon Prime by paying Rs 999. That is the annual fee or you can also opt for a monthly plan that costs Rs 129 per month. Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone, and Idea subscribers can also get the subscription for free according to their tariff plans.
The company will be offering great deals in all the categories with great discounts and offers. Amazon Prime Day Sale promises to bring 1000+ product launches from top brands such as OnePlus, Samsung, Whirlpool, Sennheiser, Intel, Maggi, Shoppers Stop, LG, IFB and many more. Amazon will also be launching new products among various categories such as Mobiles and accessories, electronics, home and kitchen, daily essentials, fashion and clothing, TVs and appliances, video games and software. Here are a few offers listed below for your convenience.
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Top offers on mobile phones
Apple iPhone XR
Apple’s iPhone XR 64GB variant is available for Rs 49,999 during Amazon’s Prime Day 2019 sale. The device is originally priced at MRP Rs 76,900. The HDFC card user can avail a 10% discount and on the exchange, the buyers can get up to Rs 10,400 discount on the purchase of the device.
iPhone XR 128GB variant is being offered for Rs 54,999 during the sale that is currently sold for Rs 81,900. The offer also comes bundled with HDFC Bank offers and discounts.
Samsung Galaxy M30
Samsung Galaxy M30 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ display with a triple camera set up at the rear along with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera. This mobile will also available at a discount during the sale. The device is currently available for Rs 16,490 and during the sale it will be offered for Rs 13,990. The buyers can also avail up to Rs 10,400 off on exchange.
Nokia 6.1 Plus
During Amazon’s Prime Day sale in India, The Nokia 6.1 Plus is down to Rs 11,999 that originally costs Rs 18,499. The device will also be available with exchange offers of up to Rs 10,400. The mobile comes with a 5.8-inch display sporting a resolution of 1,080×2,280 pixels. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 SoC and is supported by 4GB of RAM.
OnePlus 6T (6GB, 128GB)
The OnePlus 6T (6GB, 128GB) will also be up for sale. The device comes with a 6.41-inch full HD+ display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, supported by 6GB of RAM. During the sale, the smartphone will be available for Rs 26,999 that is originally priced at Rs 37,999 with exchange offers of up to Rs 10,400 along with HDFC card offers.
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi’s Mi A2 4GB, 64GB variant will be up for grabs at Rs 9,999 during Amazon’s Prime Day 2019 sale. The device is currently sold for Rs 17,499.
Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and is supported by 4GB of RAM. Mi A2 is based on Android One operating system.
Redmi Y3
Redmi Y3 is also part of Amazon’s Prime Day sale. It will be sold at Rs 8,999 (MRP Rs 11,999) for a limited period. On the exchange of an old device, the buyer can get up to Rs 8,050 off. The budget smartphone features a 6.26-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 720×1,520 pixels. The HDFC bank card users can avail 10 percent instant discount on the purchase of the device.
Honor Y9 (2019)
The Honor Y9 (2019) that is currently being sold for MRP Rs 18,990 is now down to Rs 11,990 during the Prime Day 2019 sale in India. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 2,340×1,080 pixels. It comes with dual cameras at the back and two on the front. The phone is powered by the Kirin 710 SoC, supported by 4GB of RAM.
Best offers on Amazon devices
Amazon Fire TV Stick
During the Prime Day Sale this year The Fire TV Stick with all-new Alexa voice remote will be available at Rs 2,799 that is originally priced Rs 3,999. Whereas the Fire TV Stick 4K is now down to Rs 3,999 that was earlier sold for Rs 5,999.
Amazon Echo smart speakers
Amazon’s Echo smart speakers will also be available at a discounted price during the Prime Day 2019 sale. Echo Dot 3rd generation will be down to Rs 2,449 that is currently priced at Rs 4,499. The upper version, the Echo, will be available at Rs 5,999 originally priced at Rs 9,999. Whereas the Echo Plus (2nd generation) can be purchased for Rs 10,499 that is sold for Rs 14,999.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (7th generation)
On the purchase of Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (7th generation), the company is offering a discount coupon worth Rs 2,000 that can be used while checking out. After applying the coupon, the price will come down to Rs 8,999 from Rs 10,999. The device comes with a built-in backlight, 4GB storage, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Best deals on laptops and accessories
Asus TUF 15.6-inch gaming laptop (FX570)
Asus’ TUF gaming laptop (FX570) was earlier sold for Rs 68,990 and now it will be sold for Rs 55,000 during the Prime Day sale. The gaming laptop is powered by the 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor and it is supported by 8GB of RAM. The device comes with a 1TB hybrid hard disk and runs Windows 10 on an HD display.
Samsung Gear S3 Frontier
Samsung’s Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch is available at Rs 15,990 that was originally priced at Rs 28,500. The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier comes with a 1.3-inch Super AMOLED display that is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Gear S3 is supported by wireless charging and is water and dust resistant.
Amazon Prime Day sale – best deals on TVs and soundbars
Blaupunkt SBW-100 soundbar
During Prime Day 2019, the Blaupunkt SBW-100 is down to Rs 4,999. The soundbar is currently sold for Rs 12,990. The product comes with a wired subwoofer. The soundbars deliver a 3D cinematic sound experience. They can be synced with mobile devices via Bluetooth to play music on the soundbar.
Samsung 43-inch full-HD LED TV
Samsung’s 43-inch full HD LED TV is now available at Rs 28,990 during the Prime Day Sale. Originally the HD LED TV is priced at Rs 44,900. During the sale, Amazon is giving its Fire TV Stick absolutely free with the TV. The LED TV comes with two HDMI ports and two USB ports along with 1-year comprehensive warranty and 1-year additional warranty on the display panel.
Samsung 55-inch 4K smart LED TV
During the Amazon Prime Day sale, Samsung’s 55-inch 4K smart LED TV (2019) will be sold for Rs. 59,999. The market value of the TV is Rs. 1,04,900. The TV comes with 2 HDMI ports and a single USB port along with Supported applications that include YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Jio Cinema, and others. The HDFC Bank debit or credit card users can receive an additional cashback of Rs. 1,750 separately from an instant discount worth Rs. 1,750.
Top deals on headphones
Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones
The music lovers can now buy the high-priced Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones for Rs. 23,490 (MRP Rs. 29,990) on Amazon Prime Day sale. The wireless headphones feature active noise cancellation. The headphones come with the support for Amazon Alexa.
Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II wireless headphones
The Bose fans can now purchase Quiet Comfort 35 II headphones at a discounted price of Rs. 23,490 during Amazon’s Prime Day 2019 sale. The headphones come with an active noise cancellation feature.
Sweden-based music streaming app Spotify has announced that it will be integrating with Google Assistant in India. With this collaboration, Spotify users in India will be able to ask Google Assistant to play music for them via the app.
The feature is being made available for premium as well as free customers of Spotify. It will be available across all the supported devices including Google Home smart speakers, Android TV and Chromecast.
In addition to this, Spotify will also be getting an integration with Google Maps on smartphones. With this, the drivers would not have to switch between the two apps and will be able to navigate and play their favourite music at the same time.
If you wish to activate this feature, here are the steps you need to follow:
Press on ‘Link Accounts’, and then Log in to your Spotify account.
Once you enter your login details, your Spotify account will get linked to your Google Home account.
You can now ask Google Assistant to play music. Just say, “Ok Google, play ‘song name’ from Spotify.”
We should mention that the feature has been rolled out right after Spotify announced its integration with PlayStation Music on PS3 and PS4 in India. For those unaware, the company had spoken about the development just a few days back.
It is also worth adding that recently, the Sweden-based company had introduced its Spotify Lite app in India. The newly launched app is only 10MB in size and it installs very quickly. It can also be operated more quickly by the user than the regular app. According to Spotify, one will be able to monitor cache data and clear it using a single tap with the app. With the Lite version of Spotify, users will also be able to set a data limit and get notified when they reach the pre-defined data limit. Spotify Lite will be compatible with all devices running Android version 4.3 or more.
We should also add that the Lite version of the popular music streaming app works a lot like the regular version. It is available in 36 countries now including India, Brazil, Canada, Peru, Chila, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Argentina among others.
Taiwanese technology company Asus has rolled out firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update for its Asus Max Pro M2 smartphone. The new software comes with the June 2019 Android security patch and has the firmware number 16.2017.1906.066. Apart from the monthly security patch, the update brings the Digital Wellbeing feature, an upgraded earpiece performance, and other improvements.
Earlier, the update was limited to Japan only but now the company has confirmed that it will be rolled out in India too. Asus Max Pro M2 was launched in the country last year. The device comes with a 6.3-inch Full-HD+ display screen that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. It is available in 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM. The smartphone is available in two internal storage models – 32GB and 64GB. Here’s a look at all the details of the update that you should know about:
Asus Max Pro M2 FOTA update
Last week, a report surfaced online that claimed that the Android Pie update is being rolled out by Asus for its Max Pro M2 devices, However, the update was limited to smartphone users in Japan only. Now, the company has confirmed that devices in India will also be receiving the June 2019 Android security patch. Asus has also revealed that users in India will be receiving the new update with a slight change in the firmware number – 16.2017.1906.067. The company made the announcement via its Twitter accounts saying, “The new OTA update on the Zenfone Max Pro M2 not only enhances your security but also improves your lifestyle with ‘Digital well-being’ now enabled. It offers you real-time stats about your app usage and lets you cut down on the time you spend in each app. Download now!”
In its press statement, the company has stated that firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) update for Asus Max Pro M2 will bring a new Digital Wellbeing feature, that will prove to be helpful for the users to fight smartphone addiction. It will give them a clear picture of their daily digital habits and allow them to limit the time they spend on not so useful apps on their device.
The new update also gets a few improvements and bug fixes to the handset. According to the new rollout, the power off icon in the Dark mode is no longer black, and the FM Radio icon has also been changed. The new update rollout has improved the vibration intensity of the smartphone and the volume of the device’s headset has also been fixed. Asus claimed that the headset will deliver “crystal-clear call voice fidelity.”
Apart from that, the update brings improved display corners for rounded edges, fixed the screen brightness control, optimized the pattern unlocking and dark mode experience.
Earlier this year, some reports suggested that Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi was working on Mi A3. It was reported that Mi A3 will be launched in the mid-range segment by the company. A number of speculations have been made about the device including that it will run a mid-range CPU such as the Snapdragon 675 or the 710. Now, it has been confirmed that the company will be launching its Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite smartphones soon.
In a recent tweet, Xiaomi Global spokesperson Donovan Sung has asked the fans what new features are they are looking forward to in the next generation of the Mi A series. Apart from this, a new leak has surfaced online that talks about the processors that will be used in the Mi A series of smartphones. The codename of smartphones has also been revealed in the leaks. While cosmos_sprout is said to be the codename of Mi A3 Lite, the Mi A3 is rumoured to be codenamed as bamboo_sprout.
On the arrival of next-generation Mi A series smartphones Sung tweeted, “One year ago, we launched our next generation Android One smartphones Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. What’s everyone looking forward to the most in the next generation of the Mi A series?”
The tweet is a clear hint that Xiaomi is soon going to launch that Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite in the near future.
According to a new report by tipster Ishan Agarwal and MySmartPrice, it is assumed that Xiaomi will soon be launching Mi A3 and Mi A3 Lite in the various markets across the world. The report also suggests that the Mi A3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 730 SoC while Mi A3 Lite will be powered by Snapdragon 675 SoC.
The codenames of both the smartphones – bamboo_sprout and cosmos_sprout — were leaked on the web in March this year. The report by the tipster also reveals that both smartphones will be a part of the Android One programme.
Image courtesy: US FCC
To recall, a Xiaomi device with model number M1906F9SH was listed on the FCC recently and various speculations suggested that it was the Mi A3. According to the FCC listing, the Xiaomi Mi A3’s dimensions are very similar to the dimensions of Mi CC9e. The device measures 153mm in height and 71mm in width.
As per the schematic listed on FCC, the device is supposed to feature similar design as that of Mi CC9e. The leaked images also revealed that the rebranded device has an Android One logo on its rear panel. Apart from that, it clearly shows that the handset will be offering both dual and single SIM options. The smartphone will reportedly sport a 48MP primary camera that will have support for Artificial Intelligence (AI) features.
PUBG Mobile is a game that everyone is addicted to. The game has gained tremendous popularity and scores of people across the globe have been trying to win the chicken dinner. While a number of guides on the internet will give you tips to be the last standing person on the game, hardly any talk about bridge camping. Here, we are listing down a few things that you can do in PUBG Mobile in order to setup as well as break a highly advantageous bridge camp and increase your kills with ease. We will first speak about breaking a bridge camp and then about setting up one. Take a look:
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Use the team snipers to find out about possible bridge camps
There are few good points around the bridge that let players find out about any bridge camps from a distance. If you are going to a bridge, this tip is simply a must-follow. A great sniper offensive before spraying or rushing would be enough to effectively break a camp. Even if they choose not to attack because of a strategy, they would at least be able to determine the enemy.
Use natural covers for survival
The bridge always has a number of damaged cars on the pathway. These can be used for cover, and one must do it no matter how clear the road looks. Players can also choose to hide behind the pillars on the bridge. But then, one must also remember that these are the same places that the opposing teams would be using to set up their bridge camps.
Use smoke and grenade when you engage with your enemy
Since a large area between both ends of the bridge is open, it is very necessary to have an ample supply of smoke and grenades. So, you must be prepared beforehand and acquire smoke grenades while planning on approaching a bridge. A great way to break u a camp is by using the smoke as cover to close the distance and using grenades to add more damage to the enemies in groups. However, it should also be pointed out that the players must be aware of snipers positioned away from the central location of the blockade.
Ambush the enemy from both sides to get an upper hand
We should mention that if you are planning to implement this strategy, you must do it with patience and caution. If your team spots a bridge camp from a distance, you can split-up and ambush the enemy from both ends. Although the strategy is a little risky, it can be executed. However, the attack must be a planned one. One group can distract the enemy, while the other one can attack. But remember to maintain constant attack so that the enemy remains distracted enough to not know that the other group is coming too. There is no way that is more effective to break an enemy’s camp.
Beat the camp, rather than breaking it
While this involves a lot of risks, it could be the best option in the case where players find themselves at the wrong end of the bridge as the blue zone closes. In such a case, try not to swim across and stick to using the bridge instead. This can be done by using motorcycles to jump across to the other side through the middle of the bridge. Players need to ride through the bridge road and then time their jump at either side of the bridge, facing the river, while maintaining the direction towards the land on the other side. On landing, the players need to focus on getting to cover before the enemies have enough time to react.
Now, let’s talk about tips to set up a bridge camp!
Be sure that you are the first one to arrive
The thought of getting easy kills in PUBG Mobile can be so enticing that people often forget that they must be the first ones to arrive. That’s the basic idea of camping after all: To stay at one position and remain unnoticed by anyone. One of the most foolish mistakes that people make in the game is to assume that the bridge is going to be unoccupied. It’s better to stay around it and analyse it before you proceed to camp there. The best time to camp on the bridge is to begin when the circle begins to close.
Don’t forget the map
Before camping, make sure you check the map and be aware of the closing blue zone. A good number of kills can be achieved if one camps on the entrance of the bridge that is opposite to the side where the blue zone is closing. The closing of the blue zone will prompt other players to use the bridge to get to safety. This is exactly what can be exploited using a bridge camp.
Shoot when the enemy has no cover
There are multiple crashed vehicles on the bridge that act as a good cover for the players. While it is good for those who are camping, it is also good for the enemies approaching. If you shoot too soon, your enemies in PUBG Mobile will get a chance to hide behind cover. So, it is the best to shoot when your enemy is away from vehicles.
Tip 4: You must have the right gear with you
You must have a good weapon with you and a decent supply of ammo to set up a bridge camp. Your primary weapon should preferably be a rifle with an 8x to 6x scope and the secondary one should be an SMG. Also, make sure that you have the right attachments because they can help you get easy kills.
Don’t be at a single place for too long
One of the most basic and important things you can do in PUBG Mobile to survive is to be in constant motion. While bridge camp is a great way to get easy kills, it will also put you in danger as time passes. If enemies notice your camp, they can strategize to break the camp in a surprising ambush. So, the bridge camp may be a great way to get kills, don’t make yourself too comfortable there. It’s not more important than the chicken dinner.
This year we have seen a spell of smart TVs launching in the country. Even makers like Samsung have dropped the price of its 4K televisions making them very affordable. Blaupunkt has already brought 3-4 of its television series in India and now they have brought yet another 4K TV to India. This is from the QLED smart TV lineup from the company and features a smart air mouse remote as well.
The smart air mouse remote manages the icons and cards on the Blaupunkt QLED TV, which the users can click and access. The remote also comes with voice functionalities as well. This means you can speak to the remote to open apps or search the web. Talking more about the TV screen. The resolution supported on this thin tube is 3,480×2,160 pixels. The TV is almost bezel-less and comes in an ultra-thin metal frame. To be exact the TV is 7.9mm thin at the top part of the screen.
With over a billion shades supported on this TV and Blaupunkt’s Quantum Dot Technology thru 100% colour volume, the company claims to offer a wide palette of hues. The German manufacturer also says that users get up to 178 degrees of viewing angles and the TV offers blur-free smooth vision, even in fast action scenes. The TV is built on Android 7.0 Nougat OS for TVs.
Under the hood, the Blaupunkt QLED TV has a Dual-Core Cortex A73 chipset with a Mali 450 graphics unit. Thanks to which HDR X also runs on the television. This smart TV comes with Dolby Digital and DTS sound solution for surround sound. The price of the TV has been kept at Rs 64,999 as a promotional price during Amazon Prime days starting 15th July 2019. The smart TV comes with onboard WiFi and the refresh rate of the 4K TV is 60Hz.
The screen contrast ratio is 6,500:1. The price of the TV will be revised to Rs 69,999 after the Amazon Prime days sale ends. Connectivity options such as USB, HDMI and composite ports can also be found within the smart TV.
Blaupunkt QLED Smart TV Specifications:
55-inch Smart TV
4K UHD LED TV
QLED Technology
Bezel-Less Display
Ultrathin Design & Metal Frame – Aesthetically Gorgeous
Malware problem and attacks on or from Google Play Store apps are not a new phenomenon. We do see apps getting removed regularly from the Play Store which violates its policy. This time a new Agent Smith malware has emerged on the largest app store for mobiles. Agent Smith malware blasts a flurry of advertisements on your Android smartphone. A total of 16 known apps have been infected by this malware. Check Point who is a partner with Google was the first to detect the malware. After the report, Google has immediately removed the apps from the Play store.
Alphabet-owned company has already removed 16 apps and they are looking out for more which might be infected. The malware when deployed in a smartphone starts infecting some of the internal files also and might send ads even after the app is removed or uninstalled. So, it is a good idea to run a malware scan from a known source. Good anti-malware are available on the Play Store, so download one swiftly if your phone has been infected. But before you do this, uninstall the app from your smartphone since Google can not do that for you, they can just wipe them off the Play Store.
The following are the apps and games infected by Agent Smith malware:
Ludo Master – New Ludo Game 2019 For Free
Sky Warriors: General Attack
Clash of Virus
Angry Virus
Rabbit Temple
Star Range
Photo Projector
Gun Hero – Gunman Game for Free
Cooking Witch
Kiss Game: Touch Her Heart
Girl Cloth Xray Scan Simulator
Color Phone Flash – Call Screen Theme
Bio Blast – Infinity Battle Shoot virus
Shooting Jet
Photo Projector
Gun Hero – Gunman Game for Free
Cooking Witch
Blockman Go: Free Realms & Mini Games
Crazy Juicer – Hot Knife Hit Game & Juice Blast
In case you have any of the above apps on your Android mobile, remove them quickly. A good idea is to put an anti-malware in your mobile after that and scan the device. If that does not solve the problem, you might want to do a factory reset, as the expert’s advice. But that is one-off case, in all likelihood a scan using a good anti-malware will take care of the issue.
Well, it is about time. Since months Foxconn has been setting up its plants in India. Now, reports have come that Apple iPhones top-end models like the iPhone XR and XS will start its production in the country. People could buy them as early as August 2019. With it, the prices of both smartphones are slated to get cheaper by 10-20%.
The price drop was anyways going to be there since in September Apple will introduce its next generations of iPhones. Two of them will be Apple iPhone XI and XI max. Apple has already started manufacturing lower models like iPhone SE, 6S and iPhone 7 in the country. These were first released in the market in 2015, but now the 2019 versions of the above smartphone models are bearing the made in India tag.
India, being one of the biggest markets for Apple, did not see much sale of the Apple iPhone XS and XS Max. iPhone XR did some sales, but it wasn’t enough. With the plant in Bangalore kicking into its full potential we will see the iPhone XS and XS Max becoming cheaper for the sub-continent. Apple is hoping that with it, the sales in India will improve. But we feel this is coming at a time when the next versions are right around the corner. How many will end up buying a year-old technology at a cheaper price, is something we will leave for the future. But our gut feeling says, not too many.
For the unknown, both the smartphones are powered by Apple A12 Bionic processor. Apple iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max come with OLED HDR Super Retina touchscreen. Apple iPhone XS comes with a 5.8-inch touch display and iPhone XS Max brings a 6.5-inch thin tube. With A12 Bionic CPU onboard, the devices have augmented reality feature as well and are said to launch applications about 30% faster than the earlier iPhones.
When we talk about the cameras, both iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have a dual rear camera setup. These consist of a 12MP wide-angle lens with f/1.8 aperture and a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video chats, Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max sport a 7MP TrueDepth camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The front-facing camera of Apple iPhones promises more depth in portrait images. In fact, with these mobile devices, you can adjust the blur level of the background within the images after the user has taken the shot.
Chinese technology brand Huawei has today announced that it will be offering attractive deals and discounts on its smartphones and wearables during the Amazon Prime Day Sale. Huawei P30 Pro, P30 lite, Mate 20 Pro, Y9, Band 3 Pro, Band 3E, Watch GT Classic and Watch GT Sport are among the gadgets by the company that will be offered at a discount during Amazon’s sale. If you are an interested buyer, you should know that Amazon Prime Day Sale begins on July 15 and will go on till July 16. Here’ a look at the offers that will be available:
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Huawei Y9
Huawei Y9 features a 6.5-inch screen & 3D curved design. The device boasts A 4000mAh battery along with a high-performance 12nm Kirin 710 chipset. It comes with sensors such as Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, and a fingerprint sensor.
During the Prime day sale, the device will be exclusively available at Rs 11,990. Currently, it is priced at Rs 15,990. Along with a discount of Rs 4000, the company is offering an additional 10% instant discount for HDFC credit/debit card users.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the company’s first Mate series smartphone that has been launched in India. The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera set up and has a reverse wireless charging feature. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is also the first phone to run on a 7nm chipset. The handset features a Leica Triple Camera setup at the rear, Dual-NPU and Huawei’s SuperCharge technology, which uses a high-speed 40W charging.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be available at Rs 56,990 during the sale, after receiving a straight discount of Rs 8,000. Buyers will also get a Huawei GT to watch worth Rs 15,990 absolutely free with the device. A no-cost EMI option and a 10% instant discount for HDFC credit/debit card holders can also be availed.
Huawei P30 Pro
Huawei P30 Pro features a quad-camera setup. The camera setup consists of a 20MP wide-angle sensor, a 40MP main sensor, an 8MP zoom lens, and a Time of Flight sensor.
After a discount of Rs 8,000, Huawei P30 Pro will be available at Rs 63,990 for consumers. Customers will also get a Huawei Watch GT worth Rs 15,990 absolutely free.
Huawei P30 lite
The Huawei P30 Lite was launched with a 32MP camera and it features a 6.15-inch Full HD display with a Dewdrop notch on the display.
The smartphone will also be available with attractive offers during theAmazon Prime Day Sale. The smartphone can be purchased at Rs 17,990 and consumers will also be able to avail an additional 10% instant discount using HDFC credit/debit cards.
Huawei Band 3 Pro
Huawei band 3 Pro comes with a 50 m water resistance, color screen, full-screen touch, and a home button control. The device is integrated with heart rate monitoring, GPS positioning, fitness monitoring, sleep monitoring, and message reminder features. After receiving a discount of Rs 700, the smartwatch can be purchased for Rs 3,999 during the sale.
Huawei Band 3E
The Huawei band 3E is a smart band that comes with a support of wrist mode and foot mode, along with features like running form monitoring, daily activity tracking and monitoring, sleep monitoring, and message reminders. The smartwatch will be available at Rs 1,299 after receiving a discount of Rs 400. The actual price of the device is Rs 1,699.
Huawei Watch GT Classic
Huawei Watch GT features a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 24/7 heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and comes with two-week battery life. It runs on the company’s own watch software. It will also be available at a discounted price of Rs 13,999 during the Prime Day sale.
Huawei watch GT Sport
The ultra-thin Huawei Watch GT Sport comes with a two weeks battery life, and has smart features like scientific sleep monitoring, fitness monitoring, information assistance, heart rate monitoring, GPS functionalities, and more. The device is light in weight, scratch-resistance, scientific fitness guidance, and accurate health monitoring for everyday casual and professional sportswear.
Huawei Watch GT Sport can be picked up at Rs 12,990 after receiving a price cut of Rs 3,000.
Technology giant Google has admitted that it listens to the voice recordings to users talking to its AI-based digital assistant: Google Assistant. The company revealed this only after its Dutch language recordings were leaked by Belgian public broadcaster VRT.
The report in VRT said, “Most of these recordings were made consciously, but Google also listens to conversations that should never have been recorded, some of which contain sensitive information.”
In a company blog post, Google’s product manager of Search, David Monees admitted that the technology giant’s language experts globally listen to users’ recordings. This enables the company to better understand language and enhances the development of its speech technology.
According to the blog post, “These language experts review and transcribe a small set of queries to help us better understand those languages. This is a critical part of the process of building speech technology, and is necessary to create products like the Google Assistant.”
But then, the company has maintained that only 0.2% of all the recordings are heard by the language experts. Google has also added that these clippings are anonymous and they are not linked to any user’s personal account. So, the user’s personal information remains safe. The post by the company also mentions that no background noise is transcribed by language experts at Google so that the privacy of the users is maintained.
However, the report in VRT has another story to tell. It says that among over 1,000 Assistant recordings from smartphones and home speakers, 153 were recorded accidentally and some of them even revealed the personal information of the users. One of the recordings is said to have the user’s address, and the other had names of grandchildren.
Google Assistant can be activated by saying “OK, Google” to your Android smartphone. After users say this, the recording starts. Google has admitted in its blog post that there are times when the digital assistant gets triggered by something other than “OK Google” command and starts recording. However, this is said to only happen when there is a lot of background noise.
We should mention that this is not the first case of such a thing happening. Earlier this year, Amazon admitted that its employees listened to an “extremely small sample” of Alexa voice recording that was captured via Echo devices. This helped in training its speech recognition and language understanding to become better. Amazon had to admit this after a Bloomberg report said that thousands of employees at Amazon listen to voice recordings that were captured by Echo devices.
British technology company Dyson is known for its high-end and premium technology products. The company is now all set to expand its range even further by launching two new products during the Amazon Prime Day Sale: Dyson V7 Trigger cord-free vacuum cleaner and its Limited Edition Pure Cool air purifier. Dyson’s Pure Cool air purifier will be made available in Black and Nickel colours. We should mention that the Amazon Prime Day Sale is all set to begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16. It will span over 48 hours and during this time, Amazon will be offering discounts and deals on a variety of products.
Speaking of the details, the Dyson V7 Trigger is a cord-free vacuum cleaner. It is the first ever handheld vacuum cleaner from the company in India. Other vacuum cleaners by the company that have been launched in India include Dyson V11, V10, V8 and V7. According to the company, Dyson V7 Trigger will be able to provide up to 30 minutes of use time on a single charge. Dyson has also added that the suction performance of the vacuum cleaner would not fade at any point in time while it is being used.
Other than cleaning every corner of your house, the vacuum cleaner will be able to clean upholstery, mattresses and car interiors too. As of now, the price of the Dyson V7 Trigger for India has not been made official. However, in the United Kingdom, it is priced at £199.99 (approximately Rs 17,200). Even in India, we expect it to be priced around Rs 20,000.
Coming to the Limited Edition of Dyson Pure Cool air purifier, it will be made available in Black and Nickel colour combination. The tower variant of the air purifier will be launched in the country. The Dyson Pure Cool (Advanced Technology) Black/Nickel TP04 air purifier will join the lineup of the company that till now had two other colour variants: White/Silver and Iron/Blue.
As of now, the pricing of the Dyson Pure Cool ME is Rs 44,900. The new variant will come with all the specifications that have been seen in the existing models. Much like its other siblings, it will also be able to connect with the Dyson Link app that is available for Android as well as iOS. It will also have a fan-less multiplier technology and live-monitoring of air quality.
A few weeks ago, 10.or announced that it will be launching its new limited-edition smartphone G2 during the Prime Day Sale. 10.or G2 is manufactured by WINGTECH as part of the ‘Crafted for Amazon’ program. Today, the company has announced the price of its Limited-Edition smartphone G2. 10.or G2 will be available on Amazon.in’s website during the Prime Day 2019 sale that is set to begin on July 15. The device will be available at a price tag of Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM variant and its 6GB RAM variant will be priced at Rs 14,599.
The smartphone has been built keeping in mind the liking of the Indian customers. Buyers will get an instant discount of 10% on using HDFC Bank Debit, Credit cards & EMI. The customers can also avail No Cost EMI on credit cards, debit cards & Bajaj Finserv EMI card. If the buyers use any prepaid payment method on Amazon, they will get up to Rs 1,100 cash back on food, travel, bills, money transfers & more
10.or G2 details and specification
The new limited-edition smartphone by 10.or features a dual rear camera setup. The camera set up includes a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. The cameras of the G2 have been augmented with a Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT) along with a dual LED flash. The rear camera also features 4K UHD recording and panoramic view. On the front, the device comes with a 12MP selfie camera that comes with a dedicated flashlight, beauty effects, and portrait mode.
The smartphone comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD display that has a (2246×1080) screen resolution and a 2.5D screen. The aspect ratio of the smartphone’s screen is 19:9 and it comes with a layer of Gorilla Glass for protection. The company claims that the phone also features a physical gyro that enables precise movement and control. Other than this, the device has Qualcomm Adreno 509 and packs a 5000 mAh battery paired that has support for fast charging.
The 10.or G2 Limited Edition smartphone has been powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 processor. The device will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. The dual SIM smartphone will come with an internal memory of 64GB and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.
As we mentioned earlier the limited-edition smartphone by 10.or will launch during the Amazon Prime Day 2019. The company is offering this new smartphone to Amazon Prime members only. The limited edition 10.or G2 will be available in two colour variants – Charcoal Black and Twilight Blue.
Amazon has today announced its Echo Show 5 in India. The Amazon Echo Show 5 features a smart screen with a 5.5-inch display, rich sound, HD camera, and built-in camera shutter. The latest addition by the company will be available at Rs 8,999 during the Amazon Prime Day sale that is set to begin on July 15 and will go on till July 16. It will last for 48 hours. All through the sale, the Amazon Echo Show 5 will be available at its lowest price.
Commenting on the launch of Echo Show 5 Parag Gupta, Head of Amazon Devices commented: “We are really excited to bring the newly-launched Echo Show 5 to our customers on Prime Day,”. “The visual experience of Alexa can be extremely handy — whether it’s looking up recipes, watching short videos, or updating shopping lists. We hope that the Echo Show 5 will continue to drive the voice-first experience in India can’t wait to see how customers use Alexa in their daily lives”.
Amazon Echo Show 5 visual features
Entertainment: The users can enjoy watching their favorite shows such as Comicstaan from Amazon Prime originals and movies from Prime Video. The Echo also lets the user watch music videos from Hungama or short news clips from Aaj Tak, NDTV and more. The device lets users access Amazon Music, Saavn, Gaana, Hungama Music, TuneIn, and more. Since the device comes with Alexa support, users can simply say, “Alexa, play party songs” to play music.
Cook with Alexa– While working in the kitchen the hands are occupied with food preparation. If you have Amazon Echo Show 5, you can command Alexa to show you different recipes or ask it to provide step-by-step cooking instructions. Just say, “Alexa, let’s start cooking’ and the digital assistant will walk you step-by-step through popular recipes curated by star chef, Sanjeev Kapoor. With instructions like “play” and “pause”, “next step” and “repeat step”, you can ensure that you haven’t missed out on anything.
Watch how-to videos– The device is integrated with WikiHow that allows the user to access how-to videos by asking something like “Alexa, how to crack open a coconut”.
Personalise: To personalize the Amazon Echo Show 5, the user can add a photo of their choice to make the home screen unique. They can also use your Facebook photos to customize the home screen. It also allows the user to play a slideshow of their photos, to view a specific album or they can set their photos to rotate in the background. Based on the brightness of the room, the device automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Users can also call friends and family who have the Alexa app, an Echo device with a screen, or Skype. They can use a drop-in feature to check on their kids or parents – just like an intercom.
It also lets the user control their smart home devices with the new smart home dashboard on Amazon Echo Show 5. For doing this, they can simply ask Alexa to turn off the lights or use the on-screen controls to adjust the brightness of the lights or switch on the AC. There are multiple other functions that the device can perform.
Chinese technology company Honor has announced that it will be offering some exciting deals on the newly launched Honor 20 and Honor 20i smartphones during Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale. The sale will be going live on July 15 and customers will be able to avail the offers till July 18. Honor has announced that during this time period, customers will be able to avail an instant discount of Rs 1,000 on every prepaid transaction for its Honor 20i handset.
In addition to this, a discount of 10% has also been announced on the purchase of Honor 20i and Honor 20, if the user pays for his purchase via SBI credit cards. The company has also said that it is offering an exchange of up to Rs 3,000 on the purchase of Honor 20 on all major smartphone brands.
That’s not all. If you are a Flipkart Plus customer, you will be getting an early bird advantage during the sale. While the sale will go live for everyone at 12 pm (noon) IST on July 15, Flipkart Plus customers will be able to access it starting 8 am on the same day. This will give them four hours of additional time to shop and grab deals on their favourite items.
We should mention that while Honor 20 is priced at Rs 32,999, the Honor 20i costs Rs 14,999. After the discount, they will be available at Rs 31,999 and Rs 13,999 respectively.
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Honor 20 specifications
Honor 20 features a 6.26-inch full-HD+ all-view display that has a punch-hole design to house the selfie camera. Powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC, the device comes with 6GB of RAM.
It has a quad-camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with AI stabilization and SIA Super Night Mode, a 16MP super-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth-assisting sensor and a 2MP sensor. The handset has 128GB of storage and houses a 3,750mAh battery with 22.5W SuperCharge support.
Honor 20i specifications
Coming to Honor 20i, it sports a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Powered by an octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC, the smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It can hold microSD cards of up to 256GB. Honor 20i houses a 3,400mAh battery and its connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.2.
For imaging duties, the smartphone has a triple-rear camera setup that consists of a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP selfie camera.
Boult Audio has launched its latest offering ‘Storm’ earphones in India. The audio company’s latest earphones have been launched in the wired in-ear headset category and are priced at Rs 399. This makes it an affordable pair and it will be a good option for those who don’t wish to invest too much in earphones or headphones.
The earphones feature an in-ear design that is suitable for any physical activity like working out, running, cycling, etc. The earphones fit in the ears perfectly and are claimed to reduce disturbances, cancel passive noise and is said to not fall off very easily. They are light in weight and that makes it fit for everyday use. Boult Storm comes with cables that are strengthened with Kevlar with an extra layer of rubber that provides them protection and durability. Apart from this, the casing of the earphones is strong enough and can be used without worrying about the wear and tear.
To prevent from falling, the Boult Storm earphones come with an angled ear tips design. While jogging, long walks, cycling or exercising in the gym, people sweat a lot. To counter this, the earphones are IPx5 certified and this makes them sweat resistant.
Coming to the sound quality, the Boult Storm earphones come with sound isolation design ensuring a comfortable fit and blocking the sound in the surroundings so that the user can enjoy their favourite music without any interruptions. The product comes fitted with volume control and power control buttons too. The Boult Storm has a built-in condenser MIC that permits the user to take calls in HD quality.
The wire makes it easy for the user to access the earphones and the user is not required to use his phone again and again for various functions.
The earphones also come with an Auto-connect feature that allows the user to pair their device with their handset automatically. They can deliver deep and hard-hitting bass. The user can enjoy listening to music for up to 7 hours without any interruptions when fully charged. The Storm earphones come with a protective case that is durable and protects them. Other than this, it comes will two extra pairs of earbuds. The earphones are available in three pairs of ear tips that are of different sizes. The earphones feature 3.5mm connectivity and can work on Bluetooth enabled devices, Laptops PCs, Tablets. The Boult Storm comes in three colour variants: Black, Grey, and Red.
E-commerce website Amazon India is all set to kickstart it’s Prime Day 2019 on July 15. Amazon’s biggest sale days will run for 48 hours this year and the company will be offering attractive deals among all the categories. Now, Samsung has announced new offers on its best-selling smartphones that will go live during Amazon’s sale. Other than this, the South Korean technology giant will also be launching a Cocktail Orange colour variant of Samsung Galaxy M40.
Here’s a look at all that you should know about Samsung’s offers and upcoming device:
Samsung Galaxy M40 details, other offers and discounts
Samsung is launching the new colour variant of Galaxy M40 during the Amazon India’s sale. Samsung Galaxy M40 will now be available in Cocktail Orange colour. During the sale, the buyers can avail an instant discount of 10% on HDFC debit, credit cards & EMI. Apart from that, on exchanging an old smartphone, they can get up to Rs 3,000 off.
Samsung Galaxy M40 that comes with an Infinity O display, triple rear camera and Snapdragon 675 Processor is priced at INR 19,990.
Coming to the discounts that Samsung is offering during the sale, the Galaxy M20 buyers will get a 10% instant discount on HDFC debit, credit cards and EMI. On the exchange of old devices, the buyers will be able to avail an extra discount of Rs 1,00. Samsung Galaxy M10 purchasers will also be getting a 10% instant discount on HDFC debit, credit cards and EMI.
Samsung Galaxy M30, that comes with a Super AMOLED Infinity U display, a triple rear camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery, will also be available on Amazon during the sale. While the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant can be bought for Rs 13,990 ant the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant will be available for Rs 16,990.
Samsung Galaxy M20 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity-V display and is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 7904 octa-core processor and comes with a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the back. The smartphone is available in two storage variants. While its 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 9,990, the 64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 11,990 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy M10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display and is powered by the Exynos 7870 processor and comes with a 13MP + 5MP dual camera setup on the rear. It is available in two storage variants – 16GB and 32GB. Both the variants of the handset are priced at Rs 6,990 and Rs 7,990 respectively. Interested buyers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy M line smartphones via Amazon.in and Samsung e-Shop.
The Amazon Prime Day Sale has been announced exclusively for Amazon Prime subscriber across the world. The Prime members can expect discounts and lots of offers on TVs, electronic appliances, budget smartphones, mobile accessories and much more. The company is promising to offer great deals and discount on brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Huawei.
Chinese smartphone brand Realme is all set to launch its Realme X smartphone in India on July 15. The company confirmed the launch of the device via a tweet recently and said that it will also be launching its Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition on the same day in the country too. Now, Realme has taken to Twitter again to announce that the blind orders for Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition gift box will begin on July 11 and will go on till July 14.
During this time, interested customers can pre-book the Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition gift box by paying Rs 1,000. After that, they can pay the remaining balance between July 22 and July 26. The devices will be dispatched to them starting July 25. Although the company has not said what all the gift box will contain, the image that is shared by Realme on Twitter shows a Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition smartphone, a Red coloured case that has Spiderman made on it and a bundled charger.
But then, it is worth mentioning that the company has mentioned that it will be offering some exclusive benefits to those who pick up the gift box. The tweet reads, “Pre-book the exclusive Realme X Spider-Man: Far From Home Gift Box to avail exclusive benefits in the blind order window from 11th-14th July on realme.com/in. Launching at 12:30 PM, 15th July on realme.com/in. #LeapToPremium.”
As we mentioned earlier, the company confirmed a few days back that it will be launching its Realme X and Realme X Spiderman: Far From Home Edition smartphones in India on July 15 at 12:30 pm IST. Both the handsets have already been launched in China.
Some time back, Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth posted on Twitter that the variant of Realme X that will be launched in India will come with different specifications as compared to the Chinese model. It has also been confirmed by the company that the Naoto Fukasawa collection with onion and garlic finish of Realme X will be unveiled in India too.
While Realme has not given away the India price of the smartphone, it has said that the Realme X handset will be priced around Rs 18,000 in the country.
In China, Realme X’s base variant that has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is priced at CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400). On the other hand, the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant and 8GB RAM/128GB storage model of the device can be picked up at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,400) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,500) respectively.
