Asus ZenFone 5 Lite starts getting the Android Pie update

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Asus ZenFone 5 Lite starts getting the Android Pie update

If you own an Asus Zenfone 5 Lite smartphone, you would be happy to hear that the device has finally started rolling out the Android Pie update to the handset.  Asus ZenFone 5 Lite (ZC600KL) is also known as ZenFone 5Q/ ZenFone 5 Selfie Pro in certain markets.

The company announced that it has started rolling out the Android Pie update to the Zenfone 5 Lite on its official Zentalk forum. With this, Asus has finally decided to bring a major OS update on a budget smartphone.

The new Android Pie update comes with firmware version number 16.0610.1905.79. The post share by the company says, “Since the server pushes update notice to different serial numbers by batches, it may take some days for you to receive the FOTA notice.”

If the users have not received the new firmware update, they can manually update it by visiting a link provided by the company. To check for updates, users can go to Settings and then tap on ‘System updates’. This will show if there are any updates that can be downloaded manually.

To recall, Asus had launched the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite smartphone in February last year along with the ZenFone 5 and Zenfone 5Z. The smartphone features a 6.00-inch full-HD+ touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels and an 80.3 percent screen-to-body ratio.

The device weighs 165grams and is built with a glass and aluminum body. The device is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. The device was launched in a single storage variant that has 3GB of RAM with 32GB of inbuilt storage. It can also hold a microSD card (up to 2000GB). When launched, the smartphone ran Android 8.0 Oreo skinned with ZenUI 5.0 and it houses a 3,300mAh battery. On the imaging front, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite features a 16-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture paired with a secondary 8-megapixel sensor at the rear panel. On the front, it sports a 20-megapixel primary sensor paired with an 8-megapixel secondary sensor for selfies. The device was launched three colour variants – Midnight Black, Moonlight White, and Rouge Red.

The connectivity options of Asus ZenFone 5 Lite include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.10, NFC, USB OTG, and FM radio. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. The messaging options of the handset are SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email and IM.

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Realme C1 starts receiving Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update in India

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Realme C1 starts receiving Android Pie-based ColorOS 6 update in India

Chinese smartphone brand Realme has been rolling out the Android Pie update for a number of smartphones lately. A number of devices from the company have received the latest Android update in the last few months. Now, the company’s Realme C1 smartphone has started receiving the Android Pie update skinned with ColorOS 6 in India. The latest update gets a number of changes to the handset including navigation gestures, a riding mode and an updated default theme. In addition to this, the Realme C1 smartphone also gets the June Android security patch and adds an app drawer to the handset too.

We should mention that the release of the latest update to Realme C1 was first spotted on the company’s own forum. The company has also officially confirmed that that Realme C1 users in India have started receiving the ColorOS 6 based on Android Pie update. However, it is being rolled out in a phased manner and may reach some users in a few days’ time. According to the details that are posted on the Realme India forums by users, the ColorOS 6 update for the smartphone is 1.99GB in size.

The changelog of the update reveals that it will be upgrading the Android security patch to June 2019, and at the same time, will add a number of major UI changes to the device.

The new update also adds notifications icons to the status bar of the handset and also gets the support for navigation gestures. As we mentioned earlier, the app drawer has also been added to the Realme C1 smartphone with the latest update. It has been implemented in the form of an ‘Arrow up’ button that is present on the home screen of the smartphone. It is worth noticing that the handset started receiving the beta version of the update in India last month. After a month of testing the update, the company has rolled out its stable version.

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In addition to all this, the new ColorOS update also gets the Riding Mode to the Realme C1 handset. This basically enables users to mute notifications when they are driving and gives them the option to revert an incoming call with an automatic reply. This helps in keeping all distractions away.

The Realme Theme Store has also been added to the device as a standalone app and the design of the notifications shade on the Realme C1 has also been changed, because the update has added redesigned icons to the smartphone.

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Xiaomi is working on a smartphone with periscope camera lens: Report

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Xiaomi is working on a smartphone with periscope camera lens: Report

Chinese technology company Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone that will come with a periscope camera lens. A report that has just surfaced online recently cites the company’s recent application with the State Intellectual Property Office of China.

According to the report, that first surfaced online on Chinese publication called MyDrivers, the application has been titled as ‘Camera Components and Electronic Devices’ and it suggests that the company is working on a handset with a periscope camera lens. We should mention that this kind of camera has been used in the past by companies and it offers optical zoom capabilities without increasing the thickness of the camera and lens modules.

We should mention that the patent carried an application number ‘CN201822150093.2’, and has the date December 20, 2018, written on it. While this was released to the public a few days back, as of now, it is not known which of Xiaomi’s upcoming handsets will come with a periscope camera lens.

But then, since it is a premium feature, it is expected to be present on a high-end smartphone only. Currently, the only high-end smartphone that Xiaomi is set to launch is Mi Mix 4, which will be a flagship of the company. A recent report about the smartphone suggested that it will come with a 64MP sensor.

It is also worth pointing out that with most patents, it is never clear whether the company is developing the technology to patent it or to launch it in an upcoming smartphone. As we mentioned earlier, flagships from other companies like Huawei P30 Pro and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom have already used a periscope lens to offer a great photography experience to its audience.

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Pro, as well as Oppo Reno 10X Zoom,  have been launched in India already. While Huawei’s flagship that comes with digital zooming capabilities of up to 50x is priced at Rs 71,990 in India for its lone 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant, Oppo Reno 10X Zoom was launched at Rs 39,990 for its base variant that comes with 6GB RAM/128GB storage. The high-end variant of the device that has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage can be bought at Rs 49,990.

In fact, Huawei is now expected to launch its Mate 30 Pro smartphone in the second half of the year, and much like P30 Pro, the handset will also come with four cameras on its back panel.

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Nokia Daredevil smartphone to come with a 48MP rear camera: Report

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Nokia Daredevil smartphone to come with a 48MP rear camera: Report

HMD Global is allegedly planning to launch a new Nokia smartphone that will come up with a 48MP rear camera. Some leaked images that show a Nokia smartphone with triple rear cameras housed in a circular unit have been circulating online.

The mysterious Nokia branded smartphone has reportedly been codenamed ‘Daredevil’. According to the allegedly leaked images of the device, it will be launched with a glossy finish on its back panel and will feature a physical fingerprint sensor. Apart from that, the handset will sport a waterdrop-shaped notch on its display.

According to reports that have surfaced online, the new branded smartphone is speculated to come with a 48-megapixel primary camera along with a wide-angle sensor. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 SoC. The mysterious Nokia device might be launched as the Nokia 5.2 in the market.

The images of the Nokia Daredevil were first spotted on Baidu. The leaked pictures show a Nokia handset that is Black in with a circular module on the rear panel.

In the leaked images, it is clearly visible that the smartphone will come with a triple rear camera set on its back panel, and will have a fingerprint sensor is seen underneath it. On its front, the device will feature a waterdrop-shaped notch on its display.

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Image Courtesy: Baidu

Another image, the EXIF data of a photo snapped by the smartphone clearly shows that the Nokia Daredevil will pack a 48-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture. Apart from that, the name of the handset can be read easily on the supposed Nokia Daredevil’s body. Nokia Daredevil might come up with Zeiss optics, Pure Display screen technology, and OZO audio feature that will bring spatial audio with 3D recording and playback capabilities.

Some other leaked images of the device show that the smartphone will be powered by Snapdragon 660 SoC, and its display will have a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels with a pixel density of 410 pixels per inch. The smartphone will house a 3,500mAh battery, but it has not been revealed if the device will get fast charging support.

The camera UI displays a wide-angle possibility, and this means that one of the three rear cameras will come with a wide-angle sensor.

We should also mention that Nokia Daredevil might be launched as the Nokia 5.2. But, as of now, HMD Global has not revealed when they are planning to launch the device in the market.

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Amazon Prime Days Sale 2019 to offer discounts on iPhone XR, OnePlus 7 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro

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Amazon Prime Days Sale 2019 to offer discounts on iPhone XR, OnePlus 7 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro

Amazon India is all set to kick off its Prime Day Sale 2019 from July 15. The e-commerce website’s biggest sale will run for 48 hours this year. The company will be offering some great deals among all the categories for these two days. We should mention that the sale has been announced exclusively for Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime Day 2019 Sale will feature Lightning Deals that will offer discounted products for a restricted period, with limited stock. The Prime members can expect discounts and lots of offers on TVs, electronic appliances, budget smartphones, mobile accessories and much more.

Today, the e-commerce website has revealed a list of products that will be available at discounted prices during the sale. The company has also released a list of ten premium smartphone brands that that will be offering discounts during the Amazon’s Prime Day sale that will be commencing next week. The sale will start from July 15 and will end on July 16.

Amazon India has promised to offer great deals and discount on brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Huawei. During the Prime Days Sale, the Apple iPhone XR, that is currently available at Rs 58,299, will be available at a discounted price. Bundled with HDFC bank offers, users will be able to buy it for as low as Rs 53,990.

Other than this, Apple’s iPhone 6S Plus and the iPhone X will also be available at reduces costs on the website during the sale. Both the devices from Apple were earlier part of a few promotional sales this year. However, as of now, the iPhone 6S Plus shows out of stock on the website for the 64GB variant.

Coming to OnePlus 7 Pro that was launched recently, the website will also be offering deals and discounts on the device during the sale. The device is currently sold at a price of Rs 48,999. OnePlus 6T can also be grabbed at a discounted price during the sale. As of now, the smartphone can be picked up at Rs 27,999.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 will also be a device that will be available at a discount in the upcoming sale. It is currently available at a price of Rs 18,490 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant.

Huawei P30 Lite, that is currently being sold for Rs 19,990 for the 4GB RAM, 128GB storage variant will also be up for sale during the upcoming event. Oppo F11 Pro has also been included in the list of premium smartphones that will be sold at a discounted price during the Amazon’s Prime Days Sale that will start from next week. The device is currently being sold at a price tag of Rs 20,990 for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage option.

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LinkedIn India appoints Ashutosh Gupta as its new Country Manager

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LinkedIn India appoints Ashutosh Gupta as its new Country Manager

Microsoft’s LinkedIn is a professional social networking platform that enables working people to network with one another. It is primarily used by those looking for jobs and companies who are looking for the right kind of employees. Today, LinkedIn has announced that it has appointed Ashutosh Gupta as its Country Manager for India. The company has also added that Gupta’s appointment will be effective starting September 2, 2019.

We should mention that Gupta has replaced Mahesh Narayanan, who assumed the role of LinkedIn India’s Country Manager in January 2019. Gupta has around two decades of experience in Internet and IT & Software Services industries and has worked with technology giants like Google, Cognizant and Infosys.

It is worth noticing that he joined LinkedIn in 2013 to lead the company’s Marketing Solutions in India and he also scaled the enterprise business. In 2016, he went to Singapore to build LinkedIn Marketing Solutions’ Online Sales Organisation for the Asia Pacific and China.

Speaking on his appointment as the Country Manager, Gupta said, “India is a strategic market for LinkedIn, and its developing economy and dynamic jobs market is ripe with opportunity to add value to our members and customers.”

He further added, “I also look forward to forging deeper government relationships to inform policy-making with actionable data on jobs and skills, and make LinkedIn an integral part of the national agenda.”

It should be added that Gupta will be reporting to Oliver Legrand, LinkedIn’s Managing Director for the Asia Pacific region. He will also be joining the company’s APAC senior management team.

To assume his new responsibility, Gupta will be relocating from Singapore to India.

Speaking on the appointment of Ashutosh Gupta as its Country Manager, LinkedIn said, “In addition to his country manager role, he will continue to lead the LMS Online Sales Organisation for Asia Pacific and China.”

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We should mention that LinkedIn is one among the popular platforms in India where people head to search for new jobs. It is also a very popular medium for recruiters and human resource managers. Currently, Microsoft’s professional networking platform has 57 million members in India and it is continuing to grow.

By appointing Gupta, Microsoft led company has also made it clear that it has plans to grow the platform further in the country or maybe, it wants a change in strategy for the professional network so that it sees more growth than it currently enjoys.

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Realme X teasers surfaced on Flipkart ahead of July 15 launch

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Realme X teasers surfaced on Flipkart ahead of July 15 launch

Chinese technology brand Realme is all set to launch its Realme X smartphone in India on July 15. The company has also announced that it will be launching its limited-edition smartphone – Realme X Spider-Man: Far from Home Edition – in the country on the same day.

Prior to its launch, Flipkart has launched a teaser that confirms that Realme X will be available on its website. I the new teaser, Realme has posted #RealVoiceof India results on a dedicated page that says that 59 percent users prefer full-screen no-notch display, 66 percent users prefer super fast-charging battery, 62 percent users prefer a pop-up camera, and almost 81 percent users want a brilliant camera. Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth had tweeted a few weeks ago that Realme X will be launched in India with different specifications as compared to its variant that was announced in China.

While teasing the arrival of its Realme X smartphone in the country, the e-commerce website has confirmed that the device will be available for purchase when the handset will launch on July 15. Along with that, Realme X will also be available on the company’s official e-Store.

With the teaser, it can be concluded that the smartphone will sport a full-screen display, a pop-up camera and have support for fast charging.

Realme has not revealed the exact pricing of its Realme X smartphone, but the company has confirmed that its cost will be somewhere around Rs 18,000.

Realme X specifications and details:

Realme X runs ColorOS 6.0 based on Android Pie and features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also comes with Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

On the imaging front, the Realme X comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 4MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera on the front that has an f/2.0 lens and is housed in a pop-up selfie camera.

Apart from that, the device houses a 3,765mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology. The connectivity options of the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, and Dolby Atmos audio.

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OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in India: Price and specifications

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OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage launched in India: Price and specifications

Chinese technology brand OnePlus has today launched the Mirror Blue colour variant of its OnePlus 7 in India. The new variant will be made available during the Amazon Prime Day sale that is set to begin on July 17. The e-commerce giant has also listed the all-new OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue colour variant on a dedicated page for the device that also comes with a ‘Notify Me’ button.

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue price in India

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue colour variant will be going on sale on July 15 at 12 am IST (midnight) on Amazon India. However, on this date, the device will only be available for Amazon Prime customers. According to the Amazon listing, the new coloured variant will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of RAM and will be priced at Rs 32,999.

We should mention that the Amazon Prime Day launch offers will include a Rs 1,750 cashback for HDFC credit card and debit cardholders. On the other hand, OnePlus 7 Pro will be available for purchase with a cashback of Rs 3,500 for HDFC credit and debit cardholders. The Chinese technology brand has also said that the device will be available offline starting June 20.

As of now, the 6GB RAM option of OnePlus 7 is only available in Mirror Grey colour option. On the other hand, the 8GB RAM variant of the device is priced at Rs 37,999 and can be bought in Mirror Grey and Red colour options.

Speaking about the new colour variant, the company has said, “The OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue has been designed to reflect the calm of a deep blue ocean. To achieve this, the phone has been bi-directional double-layered coating which lends a surreal effect as light flows over it.”

OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue specifications

It is worth pointing out that only the colour of the handset has changed in OnePlus 7 Mirror Blue option and not the specifications. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and features a 6.41-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Optic AMOLED display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, One Plus 7 comes with Adreno 640 GPU and comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

On the imaging front, OnePlus 7 comes with a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor, which is the same as OnePlus 7 Pro’s.

The handset houses a 3,700mAh battery that has support for 20W (5V/ 4A) fast charging. For connectivity, there is 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C (v3.1 Gen 1) port that can also be used as a headphone port.

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Google Pixel 4 to sport a 16MP telephoto lens: Report

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Google Pixel 4 to sport a 16MP telephoto lens: Report

Last month, Google adopted a very different marketing strategy when it posted the picture of its next flagship smartphone – Pixel 4 – on its Twitter profile. While other companies stay tight-lipped about their devices until they are launched, Google actually gave the world a first look at it months in advance.

Even though Google has confirmed a few things about its next flagship b sharing the image, new reports about the smartphone keep pouring in. An Android Q code leak has now surfaced online that says that the secondary camera of will feature 16MP telephoto lens.

We should mention that the camera of the Pixel devices is their most highlighted feature. The previous flagship smartphones – Pixel 2 and Pixel 3 – come with a single camera sensor on its back panel. In the picture that the company shared, it can be seen that Google Pixel 4 will come with dual rear camera sensors. This is the first time when the company will be launching its device with two cameras on its rear panel. But since the photo was released, fans were wondering only one thing: Whether Google Pixel 4 has a telephoto lens or an ultra-wide lens.

A leak from Android Q last week suggested that the Pixel 4 smartphone will come with a telephoto lens. Now, according to Google’s Camera app code, the device will feature a 16MP telephoto lens. The code has been discovered in the beta version of Android Q with build number QP1A.190626.001. The Android Q beta 5 is scheduled to be released in August, but some users have already received the new update that will include the new Google Camera app v6.3 that also features a new location for Night Sight.

According to XDA developers’ report, when they started scanning the code of the camera APK, it revealed a few more interesting features.

They found out that changes were made to Google’s internal code name ‘sabre’ that is used for its super Res Zoom feature. Two new sensor IDs that were not present in the previous version APK were also found. The two mentioned IDs were ‘front IR’ and ‘rear telephoto’. The IR ID can indicate that the new upcoming device by Google will feature a third front camera along with a regular wide-angle front camera. This feature will be used for face recognition on the smartphone.

The second ID indicates that the secondary rear camera will feature a telephoto lens instead of a wide-angle lens. The new telephoto lens will be helpful in capturing better quality zoom picture and portrait shots.

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL is expected to be launched globally, as well as in India, in either October or in early November. Apart from the dual rear-cameras, the Pixel 4 is also expected to feature an OLED screen, will come with up to 6GB RA and 64GB storage. The device will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor.

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You can get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick with this Kodak HD LED TV

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You can get a free Amazon Fire TV Stick with this Kodak HD LED TV

E-commerce giant Amazon India has today announced its partnership with the Kodak HD LED TV for an existing offer. The company is offering a free Amazon Fire Stick along with Kodak 50FHDX900S TV, that is priced at Rs 23,999. We should mention that the offer is valid only on one television model by Kodak.

To avail the offer, customers will have to add the Kodak 50FHDX900S TV and the Amazon Fire TV Stick in the cart and then opt to pay for both at the same time. buyers must double check this and ensure that the final price that they pay does not include the amount for Amazon Fire TV Stick (Rs 3,999).

In addition to this, there is also an exchange offer that is valid that will further bring down the price by up to Rs 4,080. The e-commerce company is also offering an instant discount of 5% to those who will pay for their purchase using HSBC cards.

Kodak 50FHDX900S TV has a display resolution of 1920X1080 pixels and an audio output of 20 Watts. The screen of the television will be 124cm in size. The new offering by Kodak provides a powerful and seamless interface and also has a blur-free picture quality to offer a crystal-clear view to those who watch. The company is also offering a warranty for 1-year from the date of purchase.

According to Amazon India’ website, its Fire TV Stick is easy to set up and is pre-registered to the customer’s Amazon account. This basically means that they can plug it to their HDTV and can enjoy their favourite titles and get recommendations that have been customised for them.

Amazon Fire TV Stick

Users will be able to play and control the content on their TV with voice commands as Amazon’s Fire TV Stick has support for the company’s digital assistant Alexa. They would also be able to use thousands of apps and websites like YouTube, Facebook and Reddit via their TV and use their Alexa skills on them.

Alexa on Amazon Fire TV Stick also lets users check camera feeds, cricket scores, order food and stream music.

Coming to the dedicated page for the television on Amazon India, it says that the device was originally priced at Rs 39,999 and can now be picked up at Rs 23,999. This means that during this offer, those who will buy the Kodak 50FHDX900S TV will not only get an Amazon Fire TV Stick free, but they will also get a discount of Rs 16,000.

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Redmi K20 gets listed on Flipkart ahead of launch

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Redmi K20 gets listed on Flipkart ahead of launch

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi recently announced that it will be launching its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India on July 17. After the launch of both the devices in their home country last month, they are finally making their way to India too.

Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain shared the news about the launch of the handsets on his official Twitter account last week. Now, Xiaomi’s Redmi K20 smartphone has been listed on e-commerce website Flipkart ahead of launch. The listing reinforces the fact that the smartphone will be launched in India on July 17.

A dedicated page for the handset on Flipkart shows all the new features of the Redmi K20. The smartphone will come with AI-backed triple camera setup and will be powered by a Snapdragon processor. Redmi K20 will be available for purchase on Flipkart and the company’s official website Mi.com.

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As mentioned earlier, Xiaomi has unveiled smartphones in China last month. It also launched the rebranded version of the smartphone – Mi 9T – in Spain as well. In India, the device is expected to be launched along with its older sibling Redmi K20 Pro. Here’s a look at their expected price in the country:

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro price in India (expected)

The Redmi K20 Pro was launched in China in four variants. In Xiaomi’s home country, the device can be purchased for CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs 24,900) for the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant, whereas its 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant bears a price tag of CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs. 25,900). Coming to the higher-end models of the device, the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model is priced at CNY 2,799 (approximately Rs 27,900) and the variant with 8GB RAM/256GB storage can be purchased for CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs. 29,900).

On the other hand, the Redmi K20 was launched in the Chinese market in three variants price. While the 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the Redmi K20 is priced at CNY 1,999 (approximately Rs. 19,900), the 6GB RAM/128GB storage option bears a price tag of CNY 2,099 (approximately Rs. 20,900). The variant of the smartphone that has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage can be purchased at and CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs. 25,900).

The company is yet to announce the price of the smartphone in India. But then, it is expected that the cost of the handsets will be close to their China variants. You can read the full specifications of the two smartphones here.

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Steve Jobs could ‘cast spells’ to keep employees motivated: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates

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Steve Jobs could ‘cast spells’ to keep employees motivated: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs always shared a love-hate relationship. Some say that they never really got along too well. The world saw them being cautious allies working together and then as bitter rivals who weren’t subtle when it came to taking jabs at each other. But then, there were times when they seemed almost friendly. No one has been able to put a single word to describe what they shared.

Years after Jobs’ demise, Microsoft‘s Bill Gates has spoken about his leadership style. Gates reportedly said that the Apple co-founder was a master when it came to “casting spells” to keep employees motivated and working for long hours. But then, he has also added that Jobs’ was also an example of “don’t do this at home”, according to the report.

Speaking to Fareed Zakaria on CNN in an interview, he said, “I was like a minor wizard because he would be casting spells, and I would see people mesmerized, but because I’m a minor wizard, the spells don’t work on me.”

Gates also said, “I am yet to meet any person who in terms of picking talent, hyper-motivating that talent. He brought some incredibly positive things along with that toughness.”

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After Jobs’ death in 2011, Tim Cook took over the company as the CEO and under his leadership, the Cupertino-based technology giant has become a $1 trillion company. We should mention that it was the first ever company to cross that mark.

After Jobs’ death, Gates was quoted saying, “I respect Steve, we got to work together. We spurred each other on, even as competitors. None of [what he said] bothers me at all.”

Microsoft and Apple worked together in the latter’s initial years. Gates even flew down to Cupertino time and again to see what Apple was up to. The two companies worked together on the Macintosh computer and it was only in 1985 when the first version of Windows was announced that the two companies fell apart. Jobs claimed that Microsoft had ripped off the Macintosh. However, Microsoft’s Bill Gates did not agree. He famously said, “Well, Steve, I think there’s more than one way of looking at it. I think it’s more like we both had this rich neighbour named Xerox and I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it.”

This was when their cordial relationship turned into the love-hate filled one that we know today.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaked renders give the best look at the handset so far

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 leaked renders give the best look at the handset so far

Samsung has announced that it will be launching its Galaxy Note 10 on August 7 at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York City. The company has started sending invites to the press for the launch event of the smartphone.

It is speculated that this year, Samsung will be launching two Galaxy Note 10 models instead of following its annual routine of unveiling only one. Similar to the Galaxy S10 smartphones that were launched this year, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will feature punch-hole selfie camera on its screen. Leaks and reports about Samsung Galaxy Note 10 have been pouring in months before the launch of the handset.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
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And now, some detailed images of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note+ handsets have been shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore on his Twitter account. In the latest leaks, the images of the new Samsung smartphones look almost identical and the only thing that makes them different is the back panels of the devices. It can be seen in the images that the Galaxy Note 10 has an LED flashlight placed next to the triple lens camera setup whereas the Galaxy Note 10+ sports a Time of Flight (ToF) sensor along with one more sensor placed next to its LED flash.

It is also being expected that the Galaxy Note 10+ variant will come with a bigger display screen. As we mentioned earlier, the company has always launched the smartphone in the market in a single variant. It will be the first time that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note 10 devices in two different dimensions with similar specifications.

To attract buyers, other companies such as Apple and Google have also been launching their devices in differently sized variants. Samsung has also been doing it with its Galaxy S series. In fact, both Samsung and Apple have seen excellent results with this strategy because not everyone likes big-screen devices. According to the past leaks that surfaced online, the Galaxy Note 10 model will not feature a Time of Flight sensor. The leaks showed that the upper variant that is Galaxy Note 10+ will be equipped with ToF sensor on its rear panel. The images that have been shared now on Twitter confirm this.

We should also mention that the company may also relaunch its Galaxy Fold and announce the availability of its Galaxy Home speakers that was unveiled last year along with Galaxy Note 9.

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, Radeon RX 5700 are now available in India

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AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, Radeon RX 5700 are now available in India

AMD had launched its Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700 graphics cards based on the new RDNA architecture some time back. The new GPUs have now gone on sale everywhere in the world including India. It is worth mentioning that both the models are available at a cost that is lesser than what AMD announced earlier. AMD has said that it is offering a discount in response to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX Super series GPU lineup that was launched a few days back.

While AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is now officially priced at Rs 30,990, (approximately Rs 36,570 with tax), the Radeon RX 5700 is available at Rs 26,990 (approximately Rs 31,850 with tax). Originally, the cost of the two models was Rs 34,990 and Rs 29,990 respectively. We should mention that this price cut reflects a $50 drop across the line internationally.

The company has not launched its Radeon RX 5700 XT Anniversary Edition, that is available at a higher price, in India. The two models that are now available have been positioned below the Radeon VII. Besides this, AMD has also launched its Ryzen 3000 series CPUs and APUs that come with 7nm manufacturing processes.

Speaking about the cards going on sale, the company said, “AMD is focused on providing gamers with amazing experiences and access to the very best gaming technology at attractive price points. As you have seen, competition is heating up in the GPU market. We embrace competition, which drives innovation to the benefit of gamers. In that spirit, we are updating the pricing of our new Radeon RX 5700 Series graphics cards (available on July 7).”

It is worth pointing out that the new Radeon RX 5700 and Radeon 5700 GPUs are based on AMD’s new RDNA graphics architecture that has been codenamed as ‘Navi’. As we mentioned earlier, the two new offerings come with a new 7nm manufacturing process that is said to raise the performance of the device even while running more power.

They also have support for the PCI 4.0 interface that is compatible with Ryzen 3000-series CPUs on a motherboard that is based on an X570 chipset.

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT

We should also mention that the new Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700 GPUs come with 36 and 40 compute units respectively. While the former comes with up to 9.75Tflops of graphics bandwidth, the latter offers 7.95Tflops.

The lower-end model has a 1465MHz base clock and 1625MHz ‘game clock’, while the high-end variant comes with a 1605MHz base clock and a 1755MHz ‘game clock’. The game clock is expected to offer sustained boost speed while the device is under heavy load. The new GPUs also have the ability to boost themselves up to 1725MHz and 1905MHz respectively.

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Apple’s Face ID and Touch ID to let you login to iCloud: Report

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Apple’s Face ID and Touch ID to let you login to iCloud: Report

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple is reportedly testing a new way for users to log into its iCloud service with the next version of its operating systems. According to a report that has recently surfaced online, the users who have the beta version of iOS 13, iPadOS 13 and macOS Catalina have the option of logging in to their iCloud accounts using Apple’s Face ID or Touch ID on their devices.

The report, which first surfaced on 9to5Mac says that beta users who now go to beta.icloud.com on their devices see a pop-up that asks them if they would like to use either of these systems. They can log-in using either of the two without having to go through two-factor authentication. This looks like a convenient and a logical step for the technology giant, especially considering that users can unlock their devices and make their purchase via Apple Pay using Face ID or Touch ID too.

9to5Mac also says that the feature can be a part of the company’s ‘Sign in with Apple’ tool that it showcased at WWDC 2019. For those unaware, Apple has rolled out the button for websites across the internet that require users to login using Facebook or Google. Going forward, users will be able to sign-in using the Apple login as well and needless to say, the company has spoken about how its own system values privacy and security the most. Apple Face ID and Touch ID tools have been touted to be trustworthy tools.

We should mention that since iCloud suffered a major breach a few years back, adding these systems to it seems like a sensible step to make it more secure.

A report had emerged a few days back that claimed that Apple has told its developers to place its ‘Sign-in with Apple’ button above the Facebook and Google login buttons on any website or service that requires it on its platform. This shows how serious Apple is about getting users to accept it as a mainstream way of signing in. It may be a good option for those who value privacy as the company said at WWDC 2019 that the button will share a minimum of personal data with third-parties.

On the other hand, Facebook and Google’s buttons not only help you sign-in but also link you to a broader advertising profile. Apple’s system would not even share your email. Instead, it will create a new email for the apps and whenever a service sends a message to this account, it will be forwarded to your inbox.

The new system will be available across the web as well as various apps on Apple’s platform.

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Google Chrome is all set to get a ‘Play’ button

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Google Chrome is all set to get a ‘Play’ button

Technology giant Google has been busy adding new features to its various services in order to make them more useful for the users. A report has surfaced online that claims that the company has started testing a Play/Pause button on itsGoogle Chrome toolbar.  As the name suggests, the new feature will allow the users to either play or pause multimedia content in the browser, regardless of the tab they are running in.

Google is reportedly calling the upcoming feature as ‘Global Media Controls (GMC)’. The new feature is being tested on Chrome’s development browser – Chrome Canary. While being tested, the new feature button appears on the right side of the URL field. There, it will highlight a pop-up that will show what video or music is being played on the other tab. The user can slide down the pop-up from the button and stop or resume the video or music being played.

According to ZDNet’s tests, the new feature button will permit the user to pause or resume a video that is being played on a different window simultaneously. The buttons will be able to play/pause audio and video content across various tabs of Chrome.

The new Global Media control button will reportedly come to Chrome’s desktop version for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Till now, the company has not announced that when the new GMC button will be accessible to Chrome OS.

Presently, a bug reportedly makes the feature crash whenever a user attempts to pause or resume a video. So as of now, Chrome engineers are working on improving the new feature and it is expected to start working efficiently in the upcoming versions.

Till now, the company has not provided an estimated time of arrival of the new feature on Chrome. But it is possible for the users to track the progress of the upcoming feature through a Chrome bug Tracker.

We should mention that Google last year removed the mute feature from its service. So, although the company has said that this feature was not requested by anyone, it is likely to be appreciated by many.

It is worth pointing out that as of now, users can mute the audio or video by right-clicking the playing tab. Earlier, there was a speaker feature for tabs that enabled this functionality. The users are highly requesting the technology company to re-enable the mute feature because it makes a bit easier and quicker to pause audio or video from the tabs itself.

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10 simple steps you can take to limit smartphone radiation exposure

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10 simple steps you can take to limit smartphone radiation exposure

Radiation that emits from smartphones poses a serious threat to our health. What makes it even worse is the fact that most handsets come with radiation levels that are dangerously high. While we have already spoken about devices that emit the most amount of radiation, here, we have listed down some simple steps you can take to limit smartphone radiation exposure. Take a look:

Look out for smartphones with lowest possible SAR value

smartphones with lowest possible SAR value to buy

When we go to buy a new smartphone, we consider a number of things. Whether or not it has a good camera or a gaming performance, or if houses a good battery. One thing we often miss out on is the SAR value of the smartphone. But then, it is one of the most important things that need to be checked before buying a handset as it shows how much radiation a smartphone emits. Different countries have different values of SAR that they consider to be acceptable. The United States and India any value higher than 1.6 watts per kilogram to be dangerous, the European Union allows up to 2 watts per kilogram of SAR level. You can check out our list of smartphones that emit the least radiation here.

Access the internet using Wi-Fi only

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Try not to access the internet on your smartphone when it is not connected to the Wi-Fi. While this may sound impossible considering how dependent we are on our smartphones, it can be done to be safe. The reason for this is that Wi-Fi networks usually have lower transmission power as compared to mobile communication standards like UMTS, GSM or LTE.

Your phone shouldn’t be connected to the internet when you are on a call

internet smartphones

Most of us want to keep receiving notifications even when we are talking to someone using our smartphone. However, the settings of our smartphone ideally should not allow this. In order to keep personal radiation exposure low, one must switch off background data traffic on their smartphones. You would receive the notifications anyway once you disconnect from the call, so there isn’t much that you are losing out on.

Keep note of the minimum isolation distance

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This is something all of us should do since we literally are inseparable from our smartphones. We must check the minimum isolation distance that is given by the manufacturer of our handset and make sure that we maintain that kind of distance from the device. In addition to this, it is always better to carry the smartphone in a bag rather than in pockets to reduce direct contact.

Avoid use when the signal is low

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This is extremely important. Try not using your smartphone to make calls when the signal is low or if you are travelling at a high speed via a car or a train. In such cases, the device needs to increase its transmitting power in order to connect to the nearest cell tower. This results in more radiation emitting from your smartphone.

Beware of shielding products

Beware of shielding products

There are various products that claim to “shield” cell phone emissions. Avoid using any of them as they usually interfere with the smartphone’s signal and this may lead it to draw even more power and can cause it to emit even more radiation. This happens because the device has to work harder to get signals.

Use a Bluetooth headset whenever possible

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One of the most obvious and simple things that you can do is to not to use your smartphone directly. If you start using a headset that can be connected to your device via Bluetooth for making calls, you’ll be at a safe distance from your smartphone at all times. This will ensure that your direct contact with the device is far lesser than what it is otherwise. Remember that you are the most exposed to radiation when your smartphone is directly placed against your head.

Text more, talk less

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One of the best things that millennials do is text instead of call. If you haven’t adapted to that culture already, just do that already. It lets you communicate using your smartphone without placing it on your ear, so you are safe and at the same time, you are not missing out on any conversation.

Use your device with Bluetooth speaker

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If texting is not your thing and you don’t like the idea of using a headset, buy yourself a Bluetooth speaker. When you are at home, you can connect your smartphone to it and talk using the speaker. It is a clever way of using your smartphone without being in contact with it.

Say yes to Airplane mode

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Whenever your smartphone is not in use, make sure you enable the Airplane Mode on it. If you cannot do that any have to keep it on even at night, then at least keep it at a distance from your head or body. The handset continued to emit radiation even when it is not being used to make calls.

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Xiaomi’s Mi CC9e to launch as Mi A3 globally: Report

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Xiaomi’s Mi CC9e to launch as Mi A3 globally: Report

Recently, some leaks of the Xiaomi Mi A3 surfaced on the internet. A Xiaomi device with model number M1906F9SH on the FCC. While the company has not confirmed if its upcoming smartphone, the Android One handset is assumed to be Mi A3. 

We should point out that the model number that is mentioned on the documents submitted to the FCC notably matches with the model number of the Mi CC9e handset. The Mi CC 9e was launched by the company in its home market earlier this week. Now, it is being speculated that the company is going to launch the Mi CC9e device with a new name of Mi A3 in other parts of the world.

As per the schematic that surfaced on FCC, the device is rumoured to come with a similar design as that of the recently released Mi CC9e. The leaked images show that the rebranded device has an Android One logo on its back panel. Apart from that it clearly shows that the handset will be offering both dual and single SIM options. According to the image, the upcoming smartphone will sports a 48MP primary camera that will have support for Artificial Intelligence (AI) features.

As per the FCC listing, the Xiaomi Mi A3 also reveals the dimensions are also very similar to the dimensions of Mi CC9e. The device measures 153mm in height and 71mm in width.

We should also mention that even before the launch of Mi CC9e, the images of the device leaked via TENAA listing that has a model number M1906F9SC. Now, the Mi A3 model number is M1906F9SH that is somewhat is similar to the Mi CC9e model number.

The images of the devices on Weibo depict codename”laurel_sprout.”. A report in XDA Developers explains that usually, the Android One devices feature a suffix of _sprout. This again points towards the possibility that Xiaomi A3 will be the rebranded version of Mi CC9e. The Chinese smartphone maker has not yet confirmed anything about the upcoming device. But in the past, the company has launched its various handsets as Mi A-series Android One handsets. Previously, the Chinese company had launched its Mi 5X in the market by renaming it as Mi A1 in 2017.

In the same way last year the company launched Mi 6X as Mi A2 in the global market. So we cannot entirely rule out the possibility of Mi CC9e being Mi A3. Xiaomi hasn’t yet confirmed any development officially.

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5 popular Indian startups that have gone global 

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5 popular Indian startups that have gone global 

The Indian startup industry has seen a tremendous boom in the last few years. While some startups have become unicorns, others have attracted major foreign investors. Amid all this, a handful of Indian startups have actually gone a step ahead and opened operations in other parts of the world. Here, we have listed down five popular Indian startups that went global. Take a look:

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Ola

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The first one on our list is India’s answer to Uber. For many years now, Ola and Uber have had a fierce rivalry with each other in India. This competition just got fiercer when Ola opened its operations in Australia in January last year. The Indian startup had announced that it will initially begin with its operations in three Australian cities, but soon that grew to other parts of the country. After that, Ola took its operations to New Zealand too and recently, it got the approval to take its fleet to London as well.

Zomato

Zomato is truly a game changer. It completely simplified the way we find good places to eat and order food. The app became such a favoured way of doing so that it went international in 2012 – just four years after it was founded by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah. The first country to get its services outside India was Dubai. Currently, Zomato has its operations in 23 countries including Australia, the United States, Prague, Istanbul, Cape Town and more.

Oyo

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Oyo is India’s answer to Airbnb. The company is not only successful in India, but it also has its operations in over 800 cities across 24 countries including the UK, the US, Japan, China, Malaysia, Nepal, UAE, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and the Philippines. Much like Airbnb, the Indian startup helps users book hotels, homes and spaces.

Practo

If Zomato changed the way we order food and look for restaurants, Practo changed the way we looked for doctors and booked appointments with them. Founded by Abhinav Lal and Shashank ND in 2008, Practo has its operations running in six countries. Besides gaining popularity in India, the startup is also connecting people to doctors in Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Paytm

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Payments platform Paytm saw a great surge in its popularity after demonization was announced. It became one of the most acceptable ways of making payments and paying bills back then and continues to enjoy its popularity among Indians. Besides India, the Indian startup has its operations in Canada too. The company launched its app in Canada in 2017.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is expected to sport a 64MP camera

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 is expected to sport a 64MP camera

Xiaomi’s next rumoured flagship smartphone is expected to be unveiled at the end of 2109. The upcoming Mi Mix 4 handset will reportedly to come with 64MP primary camera sensor. The company is working on the device to launch it with some impressive design and features.

The company launched the Mi Mix 3 5G last year at the MWC with a full-screen OLED display. The device was powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset and featured 12MP+12MP dual camera setup. Now, the company is going to launch its successor – Mi Mix 4 – at the end of 2019. As we mentioned earlier, the handset is speculated to come with a 64MP primary camera or even better than that.

According to the deleted Weibo post by Wang Teng Thomas, Product Director at the mobile manufacturing company Xiaomi, the Mi Mix 4 will be offering a camera that will be “better than” the 64MP Samsung GW1 sensor.

This more or less confirms the news. This time, the company is expected to add a 64MP camera that will be manufactured by some other smartphone maker. Xiaomi may even have plans to equip the device with a higher megapixel camera. Till now, Samsung’s 64MP ISOCELL sensor is the one with the highest resolution in the market. Some rumours suggest that Sony, another firm that manufactures lenses, will be launching its 64MP sensor this year. So, it can be likely that Xiaomi uses Sony’s sensor in its upcoming Mi Mix 4 smartphone.

The Weibo post is a very clear indication of the fact that while Xiaomi will be launching a smartphone with 64MP camera, it is highly unlikely that it will be using a lens from Samsung. Similar to other high megapixel sensors, the 64MP GW1 also uses pixel binning that offers brighter and sharper images.

According to previous rumours about the upcoming flagship smartphone by Xiaomi, the Mi Mix 4 is expected to be launched with IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. If this happens we are very sure that the handset will not be featuring a pop-up selfie camera or innovative slider system just like Mi Mix 3 5G.

The Mi Mix 4 is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipsets that is expected to be paired with a Snapdragon X50 5G modem to offer 5G connectivity on the smartphone, much like Mi Mix 3 5G.

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‘Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall’ mobile game is coming this year, pre-registrations open

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‘Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall’ mobile game is coming this year, pre-registrations open

The final season of Game of Thrones failed to impress fans, but this hasn’t made HBO give up on the series yet. HBO has announced that it has partnered with GAEA and Behaviour Interactive to launch a Game of Thrones mobile game. Dubbed ‘Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall’, the game will be available for Android and iOS and will start rolling out later this year.

We should mention that the plot of Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall is set decades before the timeline of the events that were shown in the series. The game will depict the time when Lord Commander Bryden Rivers, who is also known as Bloodraven went beyond the wall and never came back. If you cannot recall who Bloodraven is, he is the character who was the host to the three-eyed raven before Bran Stark.

In this RPG story-driven game, you can become the Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch and get your favourite characters with you. Each one of them will come with different abilities that will help you win battles.

Besides this, the Game of Thrones mobile game will give you the option of exploring the past, present and future of iconic characters from the TV show like Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, Arya Stark and others.

As we mentioned earlier, ‘Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall’ will be rolled out to users at the end of 2019. It will be available on Google‘s Play Store as well as Apple’s App Store and it is being speculated that some in-app purchases would be present in the game.

If you are already excited about the game, we should mention that you can pre-register for Game of Thrones: Beyond The Wall now. Those who pre-register will win special rewards.

It has been over a month since the final season of Game of Thrones ended. As we pointed it out earlier, Game of Thrones Season 8 was not received very well by the audience and fans. In fact, right after the show ended, an online petition was put up on Charge.org to remake the show “with competent writers”. Till now, the petition has been signed by over 1.6 million people.

The petition page on Charge.org says, “David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent writers when they have no source material (i.e. the books) to fall back on. This series deserves a final season that makes sense. Subvert my expectations and make it happen, HBO!”

The petition is obviously a way for fans to show that they aren’t happy with the way the final season was shown. However, considering that Game of Thrones is one of the most expensive shows ever made, HBO is not likely to take this seriously.

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Airtel’s new Rs 148 prepaid recharge plan offers 3GB of data and unlimited calls

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Airtel’s new Rs 148 prepaid recharge plan offers 3GB of data and unlimited calls

Bharti Airtel has today introduced a new prepaid plan for its customers. After revising its popular Rs 1,699 long term prepaid plan, the telecom company has launched a new Rs 148 prepaid plan. The company is offering 3GB high-speed internet data to its subscribers on recharge of Rs 148 that will be available validity of 28 days. The plan comes with 100 free SMS per day along with unlimited local and STD calls. Airtel is also offering benefits like Amazon Primeon its prepaid plan.

Apart from this, subscribers are offered freebies like a complimentary subscription to Airtel TV. With this, the subscriber will be able to access 350+ live channels and video on demand content. The subscribers are also being offered free access to Wynk Music. This prepaid plan is currently live in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Karnataka circles. In the coming days, it is expected to reach other circles too.

Other telecom companies that are competing with Airtel also offer some exciting plans at the same price. Reliance Jio has also had a similar offer for its subscribers. Unlike Airtel, the company is offers1.5GB daily data to the subscribers on prepaid recharge of Rs 149. Jio is offering unlimited voice calls, SMS, and a total of 42GB high-speed data. In addition to this, the company is offering a complimentary subscription to Jio apps, Jio TV and Jio Cinema.

Airtel new prepaid plan

Even Vodafone offers a similar plan to its customers. On a recharge of Rs 139, the telecom company is offering benefits like unlimited local and STD calling. In the Rs 139 prepaid plan, subscribers will get 3GB high-speed data with free 100 SMS per day. The customers will also get access to the Vodafone Play app. The plan comes with a validity of 28 days.

As we mentioned earlier, Bharti Airtel has revised its popular Rs 1,699 prepaid plan. The company is now offering up to 1.4GB of data daily. The Rs 1,699 plan also includes unlimited local and STD calling and unlimited national roaming. The plan comes with a validity of 365 days.

Besides this, the customers also get free 100 local and national SMS messages per day. The company is also offering free access to HOOQ, ZEE5, and Airtel TV premium subscription. Additionally, customers get free access to 350+ live TV channels and over 10,000 TV shows and movies. They will also get a complimentary one-year Norton Mobile Security subscription.

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Nokia 6.1 price in India slashed, now available at Rs 6,999

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Nokia 6.1 price in India slashed, now available at Rs 6,999

If you are planning to buy a budget smartphone, now is the best time to get yourself a good deal. HMD Global has slashed the price of its Nokia 6.1 handset in India. However, the offer is not available on any e-commerce websites such as Flipkart and Amazon. To buy the smartphones at their revised rates, you would have to instead go to Nokia India’s official website. The price of the handset has been slashed to Rs 6,999.

To recall, HMD had launched the smartphone Nokia 6.1 in April last year. The product comes in two variants – 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.

Nokia 6.1 price in India (revised)

Nokia 6.1, that was earlier available at a price of Rs 8,937 in India, can now be bought at a starting price of Rs. 6,999 for the base model with3GB RAM and 32GB storage. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option of the Nokia 6.1 is available at a discounted price of Rs. 9,999.

As we mentioned earlier, the revised price of the Nokia 6.1 is available only on the company’s official website. The Nokia device was launched in the country with a starting price of Rs 16,999. Prior to this price cut, the smartphone cost Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage option. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option was available at a price ofRs10,999. All the three colour options of the device – Blue, Black, and White – are available at discounted prices. As of now, the revised prices are not reflecting on Amazon and Flipkart.

Nokia 6.1

Nokia 6.1 specifications

Nokia 6.1 features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ (1080×1920 pixels) IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and is powered by Snapdragon 636 SoC.  Nokia 6.1, the device has a 3,060mAh battery and it too has a dual rear camera setup which comprises of a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. On the front panel, there is a 16MP selfie camera. The handset also comes with Nokia’s spatial audio technology and has a fingerprint sensor at the back.

The Nokia 6.1 is available in 32GB and 64GB of onboard storage options and both can hold a microSD card of up to 128GB.

On the connectivity front,Nokia 6.1 includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C (v2.0), and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Apple to launch a foldable, 5G-enabled iPad in 2020: Report

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Apple to launch a foldable, 5G-enabled iPad in 2020: Report

Cupertino based technology giant Apple is reportedly working on a new iPad that comes with 5G connectivity and a foldable display. The report further adds that the company could launch the foldable 5G iPad as early as 2020, which is also the year when it is expected unveil its 5G-enabled iPhone and its first foldable smartphone.

The report comes from a London-based information provider Jeff Lin, who is an analyst at IHS Markit. He claims that Apple has quietly been working on a foldable 5G iPad, according to a report in 9to5Mac.

According to 9to5Mac, “The product would apparently feature MacBook sized screens, which isn’t too much of a stretch given that the iPad Pro already tops out in a 12.9-inch size. However, it is easy to imagine how an iPad mini-sized product that could unfold to 13 or 15-inch screen would be compelling.”

In addition to this, the analyst has also said that the foldable iPad would also come with support for 5G cellular radios that will enable fast mobile internet browsing.

We should mention that as of now, the company does not have any devices in its lineup that supports 5G connectivity. This year, Apple is expected to launch three iPhone models.

While Apple has still not launched its 5G device, a number of its competitors like Samsung have already announced their 5G offerings. But then, Apple has never really committed to being the first in the industry. Instead, it has mostly first seen how people react to certain new technology and then launches its own offering. The strategy seems to work for the Cupertino-based technology company too.

Another reason for the delay was the company’s legal battle with Qualcomm. Since it is the only chipmaker that is providing 5G-enabled chipsets till now, Apple could not opt for it without paying the amount it owned as a part of the legal case over copyright infringements. It did try to get Intel and MediaTek make 5G chipsets for it, but then, that didn’t work out the way Apple had intended.

Now that Apple and Qualcomm have agreed to a settlement, the company is free to have a fresh contract with the chipmaker and hence, it will be able to procure 5G chipsets from the company soon. So, Apple fans and loyalists may not have to wait for too long before they get to use 5G-enabled iPhones and iPads and this latest report about the foldable 5G iPad may be true.

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Microsoft Outlook for web is getting redesigned

Komila Singh
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Microsoft Outlook for web is getting redesigned

Last year, Microsoft had announced an opt-in experience so that the users could try the new Outlook on the web. The main purpose behind this was to get users’ feedback that will help the company to reshape the Outlook app.

Now, after months of getting this feedback and improving its service, Microsoft has finally announced the new Outlook app for the web. We should mention that the revamped Outlook has some features that were already present on Gmail.

The company has promised to deliver experienced, fun and faster experience for its users and let them personalize their emails with new updates. Outlook now enables users to add multiple categories to a message and use Search to make it easy to identify their email from the list. In addition to this, the new Outlook allows the users to use dark mode on their Inbox.

It now also allows the users to send emojis and GIFs to contacts from within the service and permits the users to mark a contact, group, or category as their favourite for easier access. These favourites will also get synced to Outlook for Mobile.

Microsoft Outlook

Outlook has also included a tab for the users at the bottom of the reading panel so that they can read as many emails as required by switching between them and the easily go back to the one that they were writing.

Recently, the company had announced new features in Outlook to help the users to save time with intelligent technology. These features help users stay organized by helping them organize meetings, future events, and other things.

Outlook has even added the ability for its users to filter to adjust which calendar they want to search. They can also add a timeframe that they would like to search across multiple calendars.

The new Outlook has also made it easier to create meetings. Using the calendar, the user can quickly compose and invite people, find a room, and even get suggested times for when everyone is available.

Outlook now allows users to snooze an email for a more convenient time. When they snooze an email, it disappears from their inbox and then re-appears as an unread message at the top of their inbox on the time and date they chose.

With the new Outlook, it’s also easier to keep track of all the events that you have during the entire month in order to plan things better.

Online meetings get more options as well. So, besides creating meetings, users can now also easily join an online meeting, and quickly check how many people are attending the meeting.

 

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