Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch in India in the last week of May

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Xiaomi Black Shark 2 to launch in India in the last week of May

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its Black Shark 2 smartphone in India this month. According to an industry insider, the company will be unveiling its gaming-centric smartphone in the country in the last week of May. However, he did not disclose a specific date of the launch of Xiaomi Black Shark 2.

We should mention that Black Shark 2 is the second iteration of the Xiaomi’s sub-brand Black Shark, which only makes gaming smartphones. Prior to this, the company has two smartphones under the sub-brand: Black Shark and Black Shark Helo. Both the handsets were launched in 2018, however, their rollout was limited to the Chinese and the European markets.

However, considering that India has always been a very important market for the brand, and it has a massive gaming audience, it was only a matter of time before the company launched a device from its Black Shark series in the country. Here’s a look at the expected pricing and specifications of the smartphone:

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 specifications

As we mentioned, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 has already been launched in China and Europe. So, we don’t really have to guess the specifications as its highly unlikely that they would change. Powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC, Xiaomi Black Shark 2 comes in three RAM variations – 6GB, 8GB or 12GB. The handset is available in 128GB and 256GB storage variants. Black Shark 2 smartphone features a 6.39-inch AMOLED display that has a pixels resolution of 1080 x 2340. The company has also added that Black Shark 2 uses the world’s first ‘direct touch multilayer liquid cooling system’ that is claimed to keep the CPU 14-degrees cooler.

Black Shark 2 also has a dual-rear camera setup on its back panel that comprises of a 12MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 12MP secondary camera with 2x optical zoom and an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone also has a 20MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture on its front panel. The Black Shark 2 houses a 4,000mAh battery and has a fingerprint scanner embedded on its display. Since its a gaming smartphone, it comes with a higher refresh rate, a better CPU, better cooling, rugged built, accessories or sleek design.

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 price (expected)

In China, Xiaomi Black Shark 2’s base model with 6GB RAM/128GB storage is priced at CNY 3,200 (approximately Rs 32,647) while the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant bears a price tag of CNY 4,200(approximately Rs 42,849). In India, the smartphone will directly be competing with the likes of the Asus ROG Phone.

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Xbox One’s May 2019 Update shows if friends are playing on PC console

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Xbox One’s May 2019 Update shows if friends are playing on PC console

Software giant Microsoft has today started rolling out its latest May 2019 Update to the Xbox. The latest update adds some improvements to the friend list and messaging. If you have friends who have Xbox Live and play games across PC and Xbox One, now you can get to know from your dashboard friend list where exactly they are playing. Some new icons will show you that whether your friends are playing on Xbox One, PC or mobile.

We should mention that some of the games that can be played on Xbox are cross-platform. It is also worth noticing that Xbox Live users would no longer have to invite people into games that don’t let players play across PC and Xbox One.

In addition to this, Microsoft is also adding a feature for message requests. This feature will filter out messages that are not from our friends in a separate tab. We should add that this will particularly be useful is the user uses LFG services. For those unaware, LFG services require a lot more Xbox messages. The company has decided to wipe out all the existing group messages to enable this new feature. It would let users copy them from Xbox.com for a “limited time”, so you should hurry up if you want to save any. Individual messages from friends will not be affected by this move.

Another feature that will be added as a part of May 2019 update is an improved way of looking for games and apps. With the update, the games on Xbox One will be sorted better in My Games & Apps section. It will also have titles like The Witcher under ‘W’ section instead of the ‘T’.

Yesterday, Sony and Microsoft announced a partnership to use each other’s services and platforms in order to develop new and improved image sensors. The new partnership would enable Sony to use Microsoft’s cloud for streaming games and media.

However, we should mention that the partnership between the two companies is still in its early stages, some aspects of the deal still have to be determined. With the partnership, two of the biggest players in the gaming services would be seen coming together to bring their resources together and develop new tools for game developers.

It is worth noticing that Sony is the maker of PlayStation consoles and other games while Microsoft makes Xbox consoles and games. Speaking about the partnership, the CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida said, “For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content.”

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Redmi Note 7S teaser image shows Red variant, camera samples also shared by Xiaomi

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Redmi Note 7S teaser image shows Red variant, camera samples also shared by Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to launch its Redmi Note 7S smartphone in India on May 20. The company confirmed the launch of the handset yesterday and today, the Redmi Note 7S has been spotted in the hands of Xiaomi India’s MD, Manu Kumar Jain in a post that he shared on Twitter. The photo that he shared shows the Red-coloured smartphone with dual rear cameras. In addition to this, Xiaomi has shared camera samples of the Redmi Note 7S to showcase the handset’s camera capabilities.

The upcoming smartphone will sport a 48MP primary camera. In his tweet, Jain also mentioned that the Redmi Note 7S’ rear panel will be protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. In addition to this, the hashtag that has been used along with tweet also confirms that the 48MP primary camera.

It can also be seen in the image that the Redmi Note 7S will have a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup on its back panel. However, as of now, the resolution of the secondary sensor is not known. The rear panel of the handset will also house the fingerprint scanner and have a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection. At least that is what the glossy build of the Redmi Note 7S’ back panel indicates.

To generate more interest of fans around the upcoming smartphone, the Chinese smartphone brand has also shared some camera samples of the Redmi Note 7S. The images show rich colours and depth. There is also an image that has been clicked in low-light conditions, that is a clear hint at the fact that the upcoming handset will come with a dedicated night mode that will ensure better low-light photography.

The company has also teased the same with by saying, “Now you can easily capture amazing SUPER low-light pictures with the upcoming SUPER #48MP camera!”

It is also worth mentioning that Xiaomi is also working on a smartphone that comes with triple rear cameras. The company also confirmed that such a smartphone is in works with a recent teaser. Xiaomi has also teased that it would be launching a device in India that will be powered by either Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC.

The first smartphone by Xiaomi to come with a 48MP primary camera in India is the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Kodak HD LED TVs available on discount

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: Kodak HD LED TVs available on discount

Big Shopping Days sale on Flipkart is coming to a close on May 19, which leaves you with only two more days to make the most of the discounts and offers on the website. We have already told you about the smartphone deals that you shouldn’t miss out on, and today, we’ll tell you about some good deals that are available on Kodak HD LED TVs during Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale.

The company has announced that it has “come up with some exciting offers this Flipkart Big Shopping Days, which will give the customers a reason to sit back at their homes and relax in the scorching summer. ”

During the Flipkart sale, the Kodak 55UHDXSMART (4K) TV will be available to buy at Rs 33,999 instead of Rs 36,999. The company has claimed that the price cut would make it India’s most affordable 4K TV with Kodak’s smart wall, having 10 million of content variety available.

The key highlights of the 4K TV are 55-inch Ultra HD screen, Cortex CA53 Processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage. It has support for all the major apps and comes with 20W speaker output.

Kodak has added that during Flipkart’s sale, its televisions would start at Rs 6,999 (Kodak 22FHDX900S TV) and will go up to Rs 33,999 (Kodak 55UHDXSMART) for the 4K TV. We should mention that the Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale would be the second time that the company will be offering its XPRO 32-inch Full HD LED TV at Rs 10,499. Prior to this, it was available at the same cost during the Amazon Summer Sale. The key features of the television are a 32-inch HD display, Cortex CA53 Processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It supports all the major apps and has a 20W speaker output.

To recall, Kodak entered the Indian markets in August 2016, and since then it has focussed on launching Smart LED TV’s and UHD TV’s that cater to the growing Indian consumer base. The company has launched HD, FHD and 4K UHD series in this short time span. SPPL has been striving to ensure that the Indian market experiences superior technology at affordable prices.

There are other deals available on Flipkart too. A number of premium smartphones are also available at discounted prices. You can check out these deals here to know which one is the best for you.

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Vivo Y91 with 3GB RAM quietly launched in India: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y91 with 3GB RAM quietly launched in India: Price and specifications

Vivo Y91 was launched in its lone 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant in January this year. Today, the Chinese smartphone brand has quitely rolled out another variant of the smarpthone that comes with 3GB of RAM. The new Vivo Y91 variant is listed on Croma and interestingly, it has been listed at the same price as the 2GB RAM option of the smartphone.

We should mention that the 2GB RAM variant of Vivo Y91 has received two price cuts since it was launched in India and it is currently available at Rs 8,990. Here are the price details and specifications of the newly launched 3GB RAM model of Vivo Y91:

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM price in India

The new variant of Vivo Y91 comes with 3GB RAM/32GB storage and it is listed on Croma at Rs 8,990. The listing on Croma shows that the smartphone is only available in the Black colour option and its design is the same as that of the 2GB RAM option.

Since both the variants of Vivo Y91 are priced equally, for now, we can expect the 2GB RAM model of the smartphone to get a further reduction in price. To recall, the 2GB RAM variant of the smartphone received a price cut in March this year, followed by another slash in cost in May itself.

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM variant specifications

Apart from a jump in RAM capacity, no other specifications of the Vivo Y91 have been changed. The 3GB RAM variant of the smartphone sports a 6.22-inch HD+ Halo FullView display that has a screen resolution of 1520×720 pixels and runs Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor coupled with PowerVR GE8320 GPU and 3GB of RAM.

For imaging duties, it sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 13MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 lens and a 2MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. The handset has an 8MP sensor with an f/1.8 lens on the front panel that can be used to click selfies and video calls.

Vivo Y91 3GB RAM variant comes with 32GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It houses a 4,030mAh battery and for connectivity options, it comes with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sensors on Vivo Y91 include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor.

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Oppo F11 sale goes live in India, comes with 48MP camera and a big battery: Key details

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Oppo F11 sale goes live in India, comes with 48MP camera and a big battery: Key details

Before the launch of smartphones from Oppo’s sub-brand Reno, which is scheduled to be launched in India this month, the company has brought a new device to the market. Oppo F11 sale in India is now live and is selling at all the major e-commerce platforms. The device will be made available in Oppo retail stores later today itself.

The Oppo F11 was launched alongside the Oppo F11 Pro in March this year. The Oppo F11 Pro had already gone on sale in the past months but the Oppo F11 was not available in the markets, till now. The Oppo F11 is a watered down version of its Pro model, some of the highlights of this smartphone are that it is powered by Helio P70 SoC and rocks a 48MP camera. Here are Oppo F11 sale details that you should know about:

Oppo F11 price, availability and launch offers

The Oppo F11 is priced at Rs 17,990 for its sole 4GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant. The price of this device was revised as it was launched for a price of Rs 19,990. It comes in two colour options: Fluorite Purple and Marble Green.

As mentioned above, the device will be available at all the major e-commerce platforms including Flipkart and Amazon.

Launch offers of the handset include benefits worth Rs 7,050 from Reliance Jio for the customers who buy the device in the first sale. The customers will also get a one-time screen replacement along with additional exchange discount of Rs 3,000 and no-cost EMIs. Customers who buy the device from Paytm Mall will get a cashback of Rs 3,400 in the first sale.

Oppo F11 specifications and features

Oppo F11 sports a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device packs a 4,020mAh battery with VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 fast charge support.

On the camera front, the device features a dual rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture paired with a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While at the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Other features of the smartphone include 4G LTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Stanley Black & Decker launches STANLEY Earth to empower farmers in India

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Stanley Black & Decker launches STANLEY Earth to empower farmers in India

Stanley Black & Decker has launched STANLEY Earth in India this week. The company’s new brand will focus on “purpose-driven product technologies” that can be used for social good. The company has said that with the launch of STANLEY Earth, it eyes to leverage its core technical expertise and broad partnership network to come up with solutions that address various societal needs and sustainable development challenges regarding water, energy, and climate.

STANLEY Earth’s first product that will be launched in India is NADI, which is aligned with the solar agricultural revolution that is going on in the country. The company has said that it is an eco-friendly, efficient solar-powered brushless DC water pump that will facilitate irrigation for agricultural applications for farmers across the country. We should mention that NADI uses STANLEY’s brushless direct current (BLDC) motor technology to drive the pump along with solar panels that power the entire system.

Commenting on the launch of STANLEY Earth in India, Jim Loree, President and CEO, Stanley Black & Decker said, “The world around us is facing a growing number of increasingly critical societal issues today. As a company which makes products and services that help create and shape our world, we have an obligation to leverage our resources and expertise to create new solutions to address these very challenges. Our new brand STANLEY Earth is a reflection of our commitment to ‘Innovating with Purpose,’ a core pillar of our CSR Strategy and 22/22 Vision.”

“The launch of products like these will play a key role in helping our company create positive change and get us closer to achieving our goal of enhancing the lives of 500 million people. We want to be reckoned as a force for good in alignment with our purpose, for those who make the world,” Loree added.

Stanley Black & Decker also said in a press note that NADI offers a sustainable alternative to the 25 million inefficient diesel and alternating current (AC) pumps that are being used for agriculture. This draws up almost 20% of the electricity generated in the country and poses a huge environmental pollution challenge.

The smart pump has an intelligent controller that enables micro-irrigation. It incorporates an IOT-based agricultural platform complete with sensors that connect to the cloud and mobile networks, providing real-time data on the pump health along with key environmental metrics. This will enable farmers to efficiently monitor pump performance and conduct preventive maintenance as needed.

“Nearly two years ago, we set out on a mission to deliver a self-sustaining irrigation solution that can provide millions of farmers in India, a solution to one of their key challenges – reliable and consistent access to clean water,” said Ramana Gogula Vice President of Clean Technology Innovation at Stanley Black & Decker.

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Compare: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80

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Compare: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80

This week saw the launch of two new powerful flagship smartphones: Asus Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro. Asus Zenfone 6 comes with a rotating camera like the one we saw on Samsung Galaxy A80, and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, much like the OnePlus 7 Pro. We should mention that this the most powerful processor available right now. Here, we compare Asus Zenfone 6, OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A80 so that you can decide which among the three is the best buy for you:

Display

Asus Zenfone 6: 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS screen with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9

OnePlus 7 Pro: 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ (1440×3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display

Samsung Galaxy A80: 6.7-inch Full HD+ display

The clear winner here is the flagship from OnePlus as its Fluid AMOLED display is a better quality screen than Full HD+ ones from the two companies. Although Samsung Galaxy A80 is marginally bigger in terms of screen size, we would go for OnePlus because its display is supposed to be one among its key features.

Processor

Asus Zenfone 6: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

OnePlus 7 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 7nn Kyro chipset

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC

If performance is important to you, you can pick either the newly launched smartphone from Asus or the one from OnePlus. They both are powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is the most powerful processor in the world.

Rear camera(s)

Asus Zenfone 6: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor

OnePlus 7 Pro: 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has an f/1.6 aperture + 8MP telephoto sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and 3X zoom + 16MP wide-angle sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 117 degrees.

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide sensor + a 3D depth sensor

OnePlus’ flagship smartphone offers a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, and telephoto and wide-angle sensors. The Galaxy A80 also offers a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor but it has an ultra-wide sensor and a 3D depth sensor. We recommend you to pick either of the two depending on which sensor you want.

Selfie camera

Asus Zenfone 6: 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture + 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A80: 48MP primary sensor + an 8MP ultra-wide sensor + a 3D depth sensor

This one is very clear. Pick the Samsung or the Asus if you want a good selfie camera. Who wouldn’t want a 48MP selfie camera?

RAM and storage

Asus Zenfone 6: 8GB of RAM + 256GB storage

OnePlus 7 Pro: 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM with 128GB/256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy A80: 8GB RAM and 128GB storage

If you want a massive RAM, then go for the OnePlus. It offers a 12GB RAM with a 256GB onboard storage. The other two offer 8GB RAM, which is also quite a lot, but wouldn’t give as smooth an experience as a 12GB RAM phone.

Support for microSD card

Asus Zenfone 6: Up to 2TB

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

Samsung Galaxy A80: No

Battery

Asus Zenfone 6: 5,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0

OnePlus 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery with Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology

Samsung Galaxy A80: 3,700mAh battery with 25W Super-Fast Charging support

In terms of battery, the newly launched smartphone from Asus is the best option to go with as it leaves the other two behind in terms of battery capacity.

Operating system

Asus Zenfone 6: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Zen UI 6

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Samsung Galaxy A80: Android 9.0 Pie is skinned with Samsung’s One UI

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Realme has opened up a pop-up store for the Realme C2 in New Delhi

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Realme has opened up a pop-up store for the Realme C2 in New Delhi

Chinese smartphone maker Realme just opened its pop-up store in New Delhi for its mid-range smartphone – Realme C2. The new pop-up store for Realme C2 has been opened in Pacific Mall in New Delhi’s Subhash Nagar. The sale of the device in the pop-up store will go live on May 18, 2019, from 05:00 pm onwards. The new pop-up store comes after the earlier store which the company opened up for its Realme 3 Pro which saw a massive success and customer rate.

The new pop-up store for the Realme C2 will work in the ‘First come First serve’ basis. The first 30 participants waiting in the queue will get a chance to win the Realme C2 in just Rs 2,000. But they will need to exchange their old feature phone that is in working condition.

The pop-up store will also keep a ‘Lucky Draw’ for its customers. The top 50 winners of the lucky draw will get a chance to win the Realme C2 by paying Rs 2,000 and exchanging their  old feature phone in working condition.

And lastly, the company is bringing the R-Pass. The customers can get the R-Pass for the Realme C2 by registering online and showing their e-mail confirmation. The feature phone collected by the company will be sent for recycling. Interested users can go to the pop-up store location to get their hands on the Realme C2. And if they are in the top 50 fans in the queue they can get a chance to get the Realme C2 at a price of Rs 2,000.

Realme C2 price and specifications

The Realme C2 with the 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant is priced at Rs 5,999 while the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant of the device is priced at Rs 7,999.

Talking about the specifications of the Realme C2, it sports a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display. It is powered by an octa-core Helio P22 12nm SoC. The device comes with 2GB/3GB RAM paired with 16GB/32GB internal storage variants. It runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 and packs a 4,000mAh battery. The handset supports microSD card of up to 256GB and comes with a separate slot.

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On the camera front, the Realme C2 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 13MP primary sensor paired with a 2MP secondary camera. While at the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera with AI enhancements and facial unlock support.

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Fortnite brings the ‘Boogeyman’ John Wick to its platform with a new update

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Fortnite brings the ‘Boogeyman’ John Wick to its platform with a new update

Fortnite is known to bring new and popular elements from pop-culture, entertainment and films to its platform. It has always been its way of keeping its platform fresh for the players. And now, after the release of John Wick Parabellum, Epic Games has brought Wick himself to Fortnite. This new character/ change has been brought to the platform through a new update.

The third part in the John Wick saga – John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum hit the theatres earlier this month and it continued on with the story of the last film. Fortnite with the new update v9.01 brings new limited time mode called the Wick’s Bounty where the players can choose to play as John Wick. The character in the game looks and feels similar to his movie counterpart. When playing in this mode, the players would need to kill the bad guys in order to collect the assassin’s bounty and rewards. But the players should take note that they will be hunted in this mode by other assassins as well to collect the bounty placed on Wick’s head. There is also an option to purchase the John Wick set from the in-game shop. The John Wick set includes the costume, sledge pickaxe, guns, lots of guns and various other items.

According to Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite, John Wick’s Bounty mode will go live once the update hits the game. In this mode, the players would start with limited gold coins which will increase when the players kill other players and collect the ‘bounty’. There is a target gold coin limit which the players and the squads have to reach. The player or the squad who reaches the target gold coins first wins the trophy.

But it should be taken into account that, the more assassin the players kill the more he will be visible on the map to other players. Other than that, the players would also be given three lives in a match. The top three players who have the highest number of gold coins will be visible to other players in the map at all times.

The players would also be given weekly challenges to complete and earn rewards – gold tokens, one shot glider, ‘Boogeyman Wrap’. Other than that, there is a new game called the John Wick Hex, a strategy-based neo-noir game which was announced earlier this month. The interested players can purchase the game from Epic Games Store for $7.19 (approximately Rs 500).

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G with 5G connectivity and triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

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Huawei Mate 20 X 5G with 5G connectivity and triple-rear camera setup launched: Price and specifications

Huawei has finally launched its first commercial 5G ready smartphone – the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G. Earlier last month, the renders and retail packaging of the smartphone had leaked. But now, a month later, Huawei has launched its first commercial 5G ready smartphone in the United Kingdom. The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is similar to the Huawei Mate 20 X but it comes with 5G connectivity, a smaller battery and fast charging support.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G price and availability

The newly launched Huawei Mate 20 X 5G is priced at GBP 999 (approximately Rs 89,500) in the United Kingdom. The official sale of the device will start from June 2019 onwards and will be available at Vodafone, Three, O2 and EE.

Other than the official partners of the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, the retail partners like SKY, MPD and A1 will also be selling the handset once its official sale starts. Other than the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, the company is also bringing its Huawei Mate X foldable smartphone to the UK market. But its price and availability is not currently known as of now.

The availability of both the devices – Huawei Mate 20 X 5G and Huawei Mate X – in the Indian market is also not known currently. The company as well hasn’t said anything about the availability of these devices for the Indian market.

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G specifications and features

The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G sports a 7.2-inch OLED Full-HD+ (1080 x 2240 pixels) display. It is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 980 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. The Huawei Mate 20 X 5G uses the Balong 5000 modem for 5G connectivity. The device packs a 4,200mAh battery which is smaller than the Huawei Mate 20 X’s cell and it supports 40W fast charging. Other than that, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G also has the IP53 water and dust resistant rating making it splash proof.

On the camera front, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G features a triple-rear camera at the back which comprises of a 40MP wide-angle sensor paired with a 20MP ultra-wide angle lens. The third lens is an 8MP telephoto lens. On the front, there is a 24MP selfie camera for selfies and video chats.

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OnePlus 7 Pro has now gone on sale via Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores

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OnePlus 7 Pro has now gone on sale via Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores

The newly-launched OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone went on sale in India today. Earlier today, the handset went on sale via Amazon India and OnePlus’ official website. On the same day, the company has also made its new flagship smartphone available at Reliance Jio and My Jio Stores in India. The Chinese smartphone brand has also added that “exclusive live demos of the phone by trained staff will be available from 18th May 2019.”

As a part of this, customers will be able to interact with the store’s staff to get more information about smartphones and to get their queries solved. They will also get to experience the features of OnePlus 7 Pro themselves like its Fluid AMOLED display, triple rear camera setup and more.

As of now, only the Mirror Grey colour variant of the OnePlus 7 Pro is available for sale on Reliance Digital and My Jio Stores as the Almond and Nebula Blue will be made available starting May 28.

OnePlus 7 Pro price and launch offers

The newly-launched OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage. While the base model of the smartphone is priced at Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM variant of OnePlus 7 Pro can be bought at Rs 52,999, and 12GB RAM variant costs Rs 57,999. We should mention that the 6GB RAM model of OnePlus 7 Pro is available only in Mirror Grey colour, while 8GB RAM variant can be bought in Almond, Mirror Grey, and Nebula Blue colours.

If you wish to buy the most high-end variant of the smartphone with 12GB RAM, you can only get it in Nebula Blue colour.

It is also worth adding that today, only the Mirror Grey colour option of the smartphone is going on sale. The Almond colour variant of OnePlu s7 Pro will be made available next month, while the Nebula Blue colour version will hit the shelves on May 28.

To celebrate the new launch of the handset, Reliance Digital and My Jio stores are offering three deals to people – Up to Rs 2000 cashback on SBI Cards, benefits worth Rs 9300/- through Jio and up to 70% guaranteed exchange price with Servify. To sweeten the deal, Reliance Digital is also giving away headphones worth Rs 1490/- to the first 150 customers who buy the phone at Reliance Digital stores.

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WhatsApp becomes the most downloaded app in Q1 2019: Report

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WhatsApp becomes the most downloaded app in Q1 2019: Report

Instant messaging app WhatsApp is the most downloaded application globally in the Q1 2019 Data Digest Report. According to the data released by Sensor Tower, all the most downloaded apps in the first quarter of 2019 has been listed down and WhatsApp tops the list with 223 million new downloads. Chinese entertainment app TikTok topped the list for the most downloaded apps for iOS in Q1 2019. With 33 million downloads, TikTok held its first position for the fifth time in a row. On the other hand, for Android, WhatsApp beat all other apps with a whopping 199 million downloads.

It should be noted that, out of the top 5 applications most downloaded for Android, four of them are owned by Facebook. WhatsApp with 223 million new downloads topped the list followed by Facebook Messenger with 209 million new installs. While TikTok held the third spot for the most downloaded application. At number four is Facebook and then at number 5 sits Instagram.

Speaking more about Android platform, PicsArt, the photo editing application and Biugo, the video editing app reached the top 20 most downloaded application for the first time. Other applications which comes under the top 20 most downloaded apps in Q1 2019 worldwide are ShareIt, YouTube, Like Video, Netflix, Snapchat, Spotify, Hotstar, Uber, Twitter, and Amazon.

For iOS, the most downloaded application from the App Store is TikTok with 33 million new installs in the Q1 2019. TikTok is followed by YouTube at the second spot and Instagram sits at the third. At number four is WhatsApp and the fifth position is taken by Facebook Messenger. The micro-blogging platform, Twitter reached number 16 in the most downloaded app on App Store in Q1 2019 with 11.7 million downloads. Although the number is lower but it is the highest number of downloads for Twitter since Q1 2015.

Most apps in the Top 20 most downloaded applications in Q1 2019 belongs to two major categories – Social media and entertainment. This shows the level of dependency we have over our smartphones and our love for social media. Although they help us connect with our friends and family but if left unchecked, they can become a bad platform to spend time on. TikTok is the prime example of this as it was banned for a few days in India due to its pornographic and sexual content.

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Micromax iOne with 2GB RAM, 5MP selfie camera launched in India: Price and specifications

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Micromax iOne with 2GB RAM, 5MP selfie camera launched in India: Price and specifications

Domestic smartphone maker Micromax has launched its iOne handset in India today. The key highlights of the newly launched Micromax iOne handset are its notch display, an octa-core chipset, and its price segment. The smartphone houses a 2,200mAh battery, a 5MP rear camera as well as a selfie camera with the same resolution. We should mention that this is the first smartphone that Micromax has launched after its Infinity N11 and Infinity N12 devices came to India in December 2018.

To recall, Micromax Infinity N11 and Infinity N12 are priced under Rs 10,000 and come with dual rear cameras and a display notch too. Coming back to the Micromax iOne smartphone, here are its price details and specifications:

Micromax iOne price in India

Micromax iOne smartphone costs Rs 4,999 for its lone 2GB RAM variant and it will be available in India starting today. The smartphone is available in Black and Blue colour options.

Micromax iOne design and specifications

The Micromax iOne smartphone has a wide notch on its display and a considerably thick chin at the bottom of its screen. The handset sports a single camera on its back panel and has a matte plastic finish. Coming to the specifications, the Micromax iOne runs Android 9.0 Pie and features a 5.45-inch HD IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9.

Powered by the Unisoc SC9863 octa-core processor, the newly-launched smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and houses 16GB of internal storage. If users want more storage, they can install a microSD card of up to 128GB.

On the camera front, the handset sports a 5MP rear sensor with flash support and a 5MP front-facing snapper that can be used to click selfies and video calls. The camera app of the smartphone comes with advanced real-time bokeh, Time-Lapse and Slow-Motion. The cameras of the smartphone support over 9 modes for capturing content. Micromax iOne houses a 2,200mAh battery.

Sunil Joon, Head Strategy, Micromax, said in a statement, “We understand that consumers today demand a complete package – a smartphone that has a good camera, screen that is large enough for content viewing, battery that lasts a day and great aesthetics – all at an affordable price point. Keeping those requirements in mind, our newest #iOne Notch Display hosts a 19:9 Notch screen that ensures more content is displayed without the edges being cut. Additionally, our newest offering also packs a powerful 2 GB RAM and Octacore processor for maximising the experience of our users.”

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[Video] OnePlus 7 Pro detailed unboxing, feature list and first impressions

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[Video] OnePlus 7 Pro detailed unboxing, feature list and first impressions

This is OnePlus 7 Pro’s detailed unboxing where we show you the camera shots at the end, so stick around. We got the big reviewers box of the OnePlus 7 Pro. It is the first smartphone to sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. This is the top of the line CPU from the company and is supposed to be 30% faster than the SD 845.

Not that we needed the extra boost over the 845, but hey what the heck anything that will enable us to the get the kill faster in PUBG is always welcomed. The clock speed of the new CPU is up to 2.84GHz. Also, graphics are powered by a 640 Adreno GPU. This is OnePlus 7 Pro’s detailed unboxing where we show you the camera shots at the end, so stick around.

Price of OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 57,999 (12GB), Rs 52,999 (8GB), Rs 48,999 (6GB)

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Redmi 6A is the top selling smartphones in India in Q1 2019: IDC

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Redmi 6A is the top selling smartphones in India in Q1 2019: IDC

This year has seen the launch of some very interesting and powerful smartphones. One of such OEM makers is of Chinese origin named Xiaomi, and it has made quite a name for itself in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market. In the first quarter of 2019, Xiaomi has maintained its lead.

According to a report by research firm IDC, in the first quarter of 2019 (Q1), Xiaomi’s Redmi 6A has was the best-selling smartphone of 2019 in India. The report by IDC states that the top three smartphones to be sold in India in Q1 are from Xiaomi’s portfolio. The first spot is held by Redmi 6A while at the second comes Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 holding the third place.

Redmi 6A has sold nearly 3 million units in the first quarter of 2019 in India while the Redmi Note 6 Pro sold 1.5 million. The Redmi Y2 sold 1.23 million units in the Q1 2019 in India taking third place in the ranking. But that’s not all. In the top 10 smartphones ranking of the most sold smartphones in Q1, 7 of them are from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi India’s VP Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that at number 7 is the Redmi 6 Pro while the number 8 spot is taken by Redmi 6. On number 9 is the Redmi Note 7 and at the tenth spot is the Redmi Go. This list of the top 10 smartphones to be sold in the Q1 of 2019 shows what percentage of market share the Chinese company holds in India.

The fourth place in the list is held by Samsung Galaxy M20 while at number 5 is Samsung Galaxy J2 Core and at number 6 is the Vivo V15 Pro. The reports further mentions that in Q1 2019, Xiaomi had held 30.6% of market share and shipped around 9.8 million units. This is greater than last year’s report, in Q1 2018, Xiaomi had shipped around 9.1 million units. While Samsung came at number 2 as it held 22.3% of market share in India and shipped 7.2 million units. Samsung defeated Apple in the $500+ price segment as Galaxy S10 and other premium devices from the company gave it a lead position.

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Even though the global market of smartphones saw a fall by 6% the smartphone market in India rose 7.1% more than its previous record.

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: 5 deals that you should not miss

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Flipkart Big Shopping Days sale: 5 deals that you should not miss

Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale is currently going on and the e-commerce platform is offering a number of deals and discounts on almost every category. But one of the major categories of the sale is the electronics and smartphones.

The Big Shopping Days sale kicked off on May 15 and it will reach its end on May 19, 11:59pm. Interested users can reach the platform by the website or through the app and get the details of all the products on sale there. To make it easier for you, here we are listing down the top 5 best deals Flipkart is offering on smartphones.

  1. Google Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL

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Google Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL were launched earlier this month and after right after being unveiled, they made their way to India. The Pixel 3a is being sold at Rs 39,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. While the Pixel 3a XL is being sold at Rs 44,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. But the customer who purchase the devices using an HDFC Credit or Debit cards they will get an instant cashback of 10% along with a buyback value of Rs 36,000. So, in total, the users will be getting a 90% Buyback Guarantee from Flipkart on both the devices from Pixel 3a-series. It is also worth noticing that the HDFC discount will get the smartphone’s cost down to Rs 35,999.

2. Samsung Galaxy S10

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The newly launched Samsung Galaxy S10 is getting Rs 4,100 discount from its original price. The Galaxy S10 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is being sold at Rs 66,900 instead of Rs 71,000. While the 8GB RAM/ 512GB storage variant is getting Rs 7,100 off of its original price of Rs 92,000. The device now sells for Rs 84,900 in the Flipkart’s ongoing sale.

3. Apple iPhone X

Apple iPhone X too is on discount during Flipkart’s ongoing sale. The iPhone X is being sold at Rs 66,499 in the sale instead of Rs 91,900. This new price is Rs 25,401 less from the price of its launch.

4. Oppo R17 Pro

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The Oppo R17 Pro is getting a Rs 10,000 off of its original price. In the Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale, the R17 Pro with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is selling at Rs 39,990 instead of Rs 49,990.

5. Honor 10

The Honor 10 is getting a big Rs 11,000 discount from its original price of Rs 35,999. In the ongoing Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale, the device with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is being sold at Rs 24,999.

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PUBG Mobile Season 7: Tips New Skins, Weapon, Royale Pass & More…

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PUBG Mobile Season 7: Tips New Skins, Weapon, Royale Pass & More…

PUBG Mobile’s latest update has been rolled out to everyone now. We’ll play it for a few days before we can share some tips and tricks with you for PUBG Mobile Season 7, but for now, here’s everything that is new to it:

PUBG Mobile Season 7 Here is Everything You Want to Know

‘Trail Smoke’ feature

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This is one of the most interesting features that has been added to PUBG Mobile game.

As the name suggests, with this feature you will be able to leave a trail of smoke when you jump from the plane.

The smoke will come out from the players’ feet and from the looks of it, it’s a cool new addition.

Royale Pass of Season 7

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The Royal Pass of Season 7 is now available. We all know that Royale Passes of PUBG Mobile are really important as they help us unlock a number of features that we don’t have access to otherwise.

With Royale Pass Season 7, players will get exclusive outfits, emotes, additional rewards and the all-new EZ Mission License, which offers exclusive discounts and the chance to open crates immediately.

It will also add a new ranking system to the PUBG Mobile game.

Changes in Survival Mode

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With every new update, PUBG Mobile has started getting a new mode or some tweaks in the existing ones. This time, there isn’t one, but two.

If you open the Survival mode in your game, you will see plenty of changes that have been made to it and the most prominent ones are Curse of Dawn and Twilight Escape settings.

However, we should point out that the Survival mode can only be played by those who reached Level 5 or higher.

Uzi Skin

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Another addition important to PUBG Mobile Season 7 is the Uzi Skin or the ‘King of Monsters – UZI’. Players can upgrade it just like they update the M4 and M16.

The company has also said, “Players can now customize their avatars with three exclusive new parachutes, clothing, airplane skins and more.”

New weapon: Skorpion

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A new gun has also been added to PUBG Mobile – Skorpion.

While we would have to play with it first and only then we’ll be able to tell you how powerful it is, it has been reported that the Skorpion can go for 40 rounds with extended mag and has two firing modes: single and auto.

You can get to know about the rest of the PUBG guns here.

Companion feature is currently not available

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While we saw the Companion feature in the beta version of PUBG Mobile season 7, surprisingly, it is not available in the stable update.

There is also no word from PUBG about when we’ll get to see the Companion feature again, or if we’ll get to see it at all.

New Middle East server

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A change has also been added in the server of the game. Going forward, there will also be a ‘Middle East’ server available for players who access the game from that region.

You will be able to find it with all the other servers over maps. The server is supposed to offer s reduced lag and the company has promised to add other features soon.

Beard added

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We should also mention that you can tweak your avatar even more than you could earlier with the new season.

Now, you can add a beard to avatar if you like the idea of having it, but, you would need to Royale Pass for it.

We think it is a great addition for those who like to change their avatars every now and then.

Gameplay Improvements

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PUBG has announced that a number of in-game adjustments and updates have been made for players, including subscription adjustments, a new BP category tab for the shop, tuned audio and more.

Season 7 is a part of version 0.12.5

PUBG PC update 27 brings new weapons, tweaks and Survivor Pass 3: Wild Card

PUBG Mobile Season 7 is a part of the update 0.12.5 and it is now available in Google Play Store as well as App Store.

The update is 201.6MB in size for Android and 283.98MB for iOS, so recommend you to download it when your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi.

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Sony and Microsoft enter into a strategic partnership to make new technologies

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Sony and Microsoft enter into a strategic partnership to make new technologies

The gaming industry is all set to see a huge change as two of the biggest games and consoles makers have entered into a strategic partnership. This week, Sony and Microsoft announced that they were partnering up to use each other’s services and platforms to develop new image sensors. As a part of this partnership, Sony would use Microsoft’s cloud for streaming games and media.

The partnership is still in its early stages, and many aspects of it have not been determined as of now. But two of the biggest players in the gaming and interactive entertainment services would team up and bring their resources together to develop and make new development tools for game developers.

Sony is the maker of PlayStation consoles and other games while Microsoft is the owner of Xbox consoles, games and many other services. They both hold high regards and respect among the tech and gaming industry. In a statement, the CEO of Sony Kenichiro Yoshida said, “For many years, Microsoft has been a key business partner for us, though of course the two companies have also been competing in some areas. I believe that our joint development of future cloud solutions will contribute greatly to the advancement of interactive content.”

This deal would strengthen Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing business which was one of the reasons Microsoft became a trillion-dollar company. Teaming up of both the company would be helpful for business and their own technologies for both the companies.

On the other hand, Sony, a Japanese electronics maker has already been in talks about the leaks of its upcoming PlayStation 5. It has also been a major developer of camera chips for smartphones and digital cameras. Sony’s partnership with Microsoft will help it develop new image sensors. These sensors will use Microsoft’s artificial intelligence technology for business customers.

Both companies also said that they will explore how to use Microsoft’s AI tools and technologies in Sony’s consumer products. Their end goal is to provide highly intuitive and user-friendly AI experience.

The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella said in a statement, “Sony has always been a leader in both entertainment and technology, and the collaboration we announced today builds on this history of innovation.

Microsoft’s strength has been in the field of PCs, software and electronics while Sony specializes in TVs, smartphones, cameras, consoles, games, speakers etc. In other words, they have a higher market capture. So it would be interesting to see what these two electronic companies do together.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 goes on sale in India, receives a limited period discount of Rs 1,000

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Samsung Galaxy M20 goes on sale in India, receives a limited period discount of Rs 1,000

Samsung Galaxy M20, which was launched in January this year in India, will go on sale today via Amazon India as well as the company’s Online Store. If you have been planning to buy the smartphone, now is definitely a good time to do so because Samsung will be offering a limited period discount of Rs 1,000 on the Galaxy M20.

So, instead of paying Rs 10,900 for its base model, you can get it for Rs 9,990. The highlights of Samsung Galaxy M20 include a massive 5,000mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM and a dual camera setup on the back panel. Here are more details about Samsung Galaxy M20 sale in India, price, and specifications:

Samsung Galaxy M20 price in India

Samsung Galaxy M20’s base variant comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and its more high-end model has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The base model now costs Rs 9,990 instead of Rs 10,990, and the 4GB RAM variant can now be picked up at Rs 11,990 instead of Rs 12,990. The handset is available in Charcoal Black and Ocean Blue colour variants and can be picked up from Amazon India and the Samsung Online Shop.

At the given price, Samsung Galaxy M20 competes with the likes of Redmi Note 7, that was also launched shortly after it in the country.

While Redmi Note 7 has been appreciated a lot for its specifications and price point, we think that buying a smartphone from Samsung is a better choice. This is because the handsets from Samsung are far more durable than the ones from Xiaomi.

Samsung Galaxy M20 specifications

Samsung Galaxy M20 runs Android 8.1 Oreo and features a 6.3-inch full HD+ display. The Galaxy M20 has an Infinity V display, which basically means that it has a V-shaped notch on top of its screen that houses the selfie camera.

The handset is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7904 processor and comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

On the camera front, the smartphone from Samsung comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture and a 5MP ultra-wide sensor.

For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP selfie camera. In addition to face unlock, the handset also has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel and houses a massive 5,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues are reportedly solved, launch date not revealed yet

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues are reportedly solved, launch date not revealed yet

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was one of those devices which would change the face of the industry had it hit the right notes, but unfortunately, it didn’t. Samsung sent some models of the Galaxy Fold smartphone to some reviewers prior to its release. However, it was reported by many of them that their review unit broke. Its screen and the protective plasticky layer on top were the main culprits. This even made Samsung postpone the launch of its foldable smartphone. Now, reports have surfaced online saying that the company has found the major problems and solved them too.

Before releasing the Galaxy Fold to the markets around the world, the company decided to send some review units to tech reviewers and YouTubers. But moments later, news started swarming in that the Galaxy Fold’s screen had protective layer on top, which when removed, could damage the device. However, Samsung had not informed these reviewers about not removing the layer on the device. But this changed later as Samsung then decided to put a warning on the box, asking the users not to remove the plastic covering. Since it appeared more like a plastic protection rather than an important piece of the device some of the reviewers removed it, and the screen of the Galaxy Fold turned black.

There was also a screen flickering issue in Samsung Galaxy Fold along with some problems in the hinges of the device. Although the company had earlier said that it would fix the design issue thus putting an indefinite delay to the release of Galaxy Fold. But now, according to a report by Yonhap News, Samsung has found a solution of the flaws in its Galaxy Fold. The company is planning to put the protective screen layer into the body of the device rather than on the top. It will also block the gaps at the top and the bottom of the hinges of Samsung Galaxy Fold which would prevent the debris from entering inside the device and killing the display.

After the indefinite delay of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung apologized to the customers who had pre-booked the device. But even though the faults in the Galaxy Fold has been located and solved, the company has not released a launch date of the device yet. It hasn’t finalized when the device will be available in the markets again.

Recalling all the Galaxy Fold units before its release was a wise move from the South Korean tech giant. If it was released in the markets there was a 100% chance that it would be bigger than the backlash Samsung faced with its Galaxy Note 7.

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OnePlus 7 Pro goes on sale in India: Price, availability and launch offers

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OnePlus 7 Pro goes on sale in India: Price, availability and launch offers

Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus’ flagship handset OnePlus 7 Pro has gone on sale in India today via Amazon India, OnePlus Store and the company’s offline stores and partnered retail outlets. The flagship smartphone as launched earlier this week along with its younger sibling OnePlus 7.

The key highlights of the OnePlus handset include a massive 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, a 4000mah battery, a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC and a Fluid AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 90Hz. Here’s everything that you need to know about OnePlus 7 Pro price and availability details:

OnePlus 7 Pro price in India, sale timings, availability and launch offers

The OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone is available in three storage variants in India – 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage, 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage. While the base model costs Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM variant is priced at Rs 52,999, and the most high-end version bears a price tag of Rs 57,999. It is worth noticing that the 6GB RAM model of OnePlus 7 Pro is available only in Mirror Grey colour, the 8GB RAM variant can be bought in Almond, Mirror Grey, and Nebula Blue colour options and 12GB RAM one can only be picked up in Nebula Blue.

We should mention that today, only the Mirror Grey colour option of OnePlus 7 Pro is going on sale. The Almond colour variant will be made available in June, while the Nebula Blue colour version will go on sale on May 28.

If you are interested to buy the OnePlus 7 Pro today, you can head to Amazon India and the OnePlus Store. For those who prefer to buy their gadgets from brick-and-mortar stores, the device can also be picked up from Reliance Digital, Croma and OnePlus offline stores.

The newly-launched handset went on sale at 12 am IST (midnight) on May 17. Prior to this, an Amazon Prime Early Access Sale and OnePlus Early Birds Sale was also held which started at 12 pm (noon) IST on May 16. The smartphone was also made available at various OnePlus Pop-up stores in seven cities in India on May 15.

The launch offers that can be availed on the purchase of OnePlus 7 Pro include an instant discount of Rs 2,000, provided you pay for it via an SBI credit or debit card. You can also get Reliance Jio benefits of up to Rs 9,300, no-cost EMI options of up to 6 months, up to 70% guaranteed exchange price with Servify, up to 60% Cashify buyback value with an upgrade bonus for those who own older OnePlus smartphones.

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Valve’s Steam Link application has finally made its way to Apple’s App Store

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Valve’s Steam Link application has finally made its way to Apple’s App Store

Valve has rolled out its Steam Link application to mobile devices. The application allows the PC users to stream their games from their own PC to an Apple TV, iPhone or iPad. The app was rejected from the by Apple for over a year but now, it has been added to the App Store. The Steam Link app allows the users to play their Steam games on Apple devices. To play the games, the players would need to have a high-speed local Wi-Fi network and a powerful PC.

It should be noted that Valve had announced the launch of the application for Android and iOS on May 9 last year. The application made its way to the Apple’s App Store after the approval process but it was removed the next day. Post that, Valve released a statement which stated that Apple’s review team had missed a business conflict and thus the app was removed. The application would have allowed the users to purchase the games through Steam but it was against what Apple wants its partners to do. Apple has always been strict about its rules because it places the security of its users’ data on a very high priority.

According to Apple, all applications must go through the App store to make the purchases which Steam Link app lacked. And because of this, Apple wouldn’t have get the percentage it gets when a user purchases something using the App Store. The Valve’s Steam Link app allowed the users to make it work as a remote desktop tool, the users could use the application to make the purchases of games directly from the application.

After facing rejection, Apple had said that it was working with Valve on the application and its transaction processes. And now, a year later, the application has finally made its way to the Apple App Store. It can be downloaded to iPhones, iPads, iPod touch and the Apple TV. But it should be noted that the latest application of Valve doesn’t let the users purchase games from Steam. The application is currently available on the App Store for free.

The application would work on iPhones or iPads running iOS 11 or later, on Windows or Linux based PC or Mac. The users can use the Steam controllers or Bluetooth Keyboards and mice to play the games. According to Valve, the players can play games at 1080p at 60fps but it can be increased to 4K and 60fps if a powerful PC is used. To play the games, the players would need a 5Hz Wi-Fi network and it can be played at a local network, in home or office.

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Asus Zenfone 6 with rotating camera launched: Price and specifications

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Asus Zenfone 6 with rotating camera launched: Price and specifications

Asus Zenfone 6 has now been launched globally at an event in Spain. The smartphone is the successor of the Taiwanese technology company’s 2018 flagship handset Zenfone 5Z. The newly-launched device is the first by the company to come with a rotating camera, which also means that the handset has an all display design. The smartphone also has a dual camera setup on its back panel, which flips to become a front facing snapper. We should mention that earlier this year, Samsung Galaxy A80 was also launched with rotating camera setup. However, compared to Samsung Galaxy A80, the implementation of a rotating camera on Asus Zenfone 6 is relatively simple.

The motorised dual-camera setup rotates vertically so that it faces the user of the handset to click a selfie. Asus has also said that it has added fall detection to the camera module so that it automatically retracts the camera to its base position when the handset detects a fall-like movement. Here are the price details and specifications of the Asus Zenfone 6 that you should know about:

Asus Zenfone 6 price and availability

Asus Zenfone 6 is available in three storage variants. The base model of the smartphone with 6GB RAM/64GB storage costs EUR 499, while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model is priced at EUR 559. The top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage can be picked up at EUR 599. The handset can be bought from Asus eShop and its shipping will begin starting May 25. Asus Zenfone 6 is available in two colour – Midnight Black and Twilight Silver.

Asus ZenFone 6 features and specifications

Asus ZenFone 6 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with the company’s own Zen UI 6 and it will be getting upgrades to Android Q and Android R. The smartphone sports a 6.4-inch full-HD+ IPS screen that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, a screen-to-body ratio of 92%, 600 nits peak brightness and a colour gamut of 100 DCI-P3. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the device comes with up to 8GB of RAM and Adreno 640 GPU. It has 256GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB.

On the camera front, Asus Zenfone 6 comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture coupled with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.

The smartphone comes with a massive 5,000mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 4.0. the device has dual speakers onboard and dual smart amplifiers onboard. The connectivity options of the smartphone include USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS.

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Sony Xperia Ace with front-firing speakers and a Snapdragon CPU launched: Price and details

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Sony Xperia Ace with front-firing speakers and a Snapdragon CPU launched: Price and details

Sony Mobile has launched a new smartphone in Japan named Xperia Ace. With Sony Xperia Ace, the company has brought another device to its Xperia series of smartphones after a long time. The Xperia Ace is a mid-range smartphone launched alongside the Xperia 1. However, it is aimed at the mid-range price segment which means that the device has many competitors. Some highlights of the Sony Xperia Ace include a 5-inch Full-HD+ Triluminos LCD display and front-firing speakers. Other than that, the device comes with 3.5mm headphone jack and is powered by a mid-range CPU. Here are more details about the newly launched Sony Xperia Ace:

Sony Xperia Ace price and availability

Sony Xperia Ace holds a price tag of JPY 48,600 (approximately Rs 31,000) and will go on sale from June 1 onwards through NTT Docomo (Japanese telecom operator).

The availability of the Xperia Ace for other markets is currently not available and it might be possible that the company would not release it for any other markets at all.

Sony Xperia Ace specifications and features

Sony Xperia Ace sports 5-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) Triluminous LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC (4 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and 4 cores clocked at 1.8GHz) and comes with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of internal storage. The handset can support a microSD card up to 512GB. The newly launched smartphone runs Android 9 Pie and it features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner (similar to the Galaxy S10e). The scanner also doubles as the power button. It packs a 2,700mAh battery and USB Type-C.

On the camera front, Sony Xperia Ace features a single 12MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 1.25-micron pixel size and Exmor R sensor. The back camera of the Xperia Ace also includes the hybrid stabilisation (OIS + EIS). While at the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with a wide 120-degree field-of-view.

Similar to many Sony smartphones in the past, the Xperia Ace comes with an IPX5/ IPX8 water and dust resistance. Other features of the Sony Xperia Ace includes a dual-SIM device with support for 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, and GLONASS.

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