Asus Zenfone 6 with Snapdragon 855 SoC to launch today: How to watch the live stream

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Asus Zenfone 6 with Snapdragon 855 SoC to launch today: How to watch the live stream

Taiwanese technology company Asus will be seen launching its Zenfone 6 smartphone today at an event in Valencia, Spain. Till now, there have been several leaks about the smartphone which show that Asus Zenfone 6 will come with a bezel-less front display and a pop-up selfie camera.

If you are a fan and would like to watch Asus Zenfone 6 getting launched, you would be happy to know that the company will be livestreaming the event. So you can watch it no matter where you are.

The launch event of Asus Zenfone 6 is all set to begin at 8 pm CEST today, which is basically 11.30 pm IST. You can head to the company’s website to watch the live stream of the launch event of the much-talked-about smartphone. Here’s a look at other details of the handset that we know about till now:

Asus Zenfone 6 price (expected)

As we mentioned earlier, there have been a number of reports and leaks about the smartphone that have surfaced online. The price of the device has been leaked too. According to a report, the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model of Asus Zenfone 6 will be priced at TWD 19,990 (approximately Rs 44,880), while the 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant will cost TWD 23,990 (approximately Rs 53,862). The 12GB RAM/512GB storage model is reported to cost TWD 29,990 (approximately Rs 67,333).

Asus Zenfone 6 specifications

While we still don’t know about all the specifications of the Asus Zenfone 6, some of them have been confirmed and some have been leaked ahead of launch.

A few days back, it was confirmed by a company executive that Asus Zenfone 6 will come with a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP secondary sensor. He also said that the handset will come with a 5,000mAh battery.

It has also been confirmed that the Zenfone 6 smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC clubbed with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

However, a leak suggested that the upcoming smartphone will come with Android 8.1 Oreo, which we think is highly unlikely.

One of the most unique features of the smartphone is reported to be a flip camera module. The leak says that this will enable users to utilise the rear cameras for taking selfies. However, we will have to wait to find out if it works like Samsung Galaxy A80’s camera or a little differently.

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Instagram added a new @shop account to help business owners and customers

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Instagram added a new @shop account to help business owners and customers

Instagram is known to be the most popular photo-sharing app and Facebook constantly updates it with new features and improvements. The app is all set to get another update. The Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform is setting up its e-commerce site which will have @shop extension. This will make it easier for shoppers and merchants to make transactions and carry out other business-related processes on Instagram itself.

According to Instagram, the @shop is inspired by the community of shoppers. The company in a blog post wrote, “@shop is a celebration of small businesses and the creators behind them. It is a real-time reflection of our community’s interests across top shopping categories like fashion, beauty, home decor and more.”

Instagram’s e-commerce platform will allow business owners and merchants to connect with their customers and consumers in a better and more convenient way. The products on the @shop will also have product tags which in turn helps the customers and the users shop by the categories of the products. According to Instagram, “On @shop, you’ll find emerging brands like Feel jeans, products like Glossier Play Colorslide, founders like KJ Miller and Amanda Johnson of Mented Cosmetics, and the latest trends.”

The new account was made on Monday this week and till now, it only has 15 posts on it. But in just two days, the account has 50.2K followers. Earlier, in March the photo-sharing platform also launched a beta version of the application with a new feature. This new beta version of the app came with the in-application shopping feature “Checkout with Instagram”. But in the beta version, the new feature was launched in the US only and wasn’t launched for any other markets. This beta version of the application allowed Instagram’s users to buy products tagged in the images or videos without leaving the platform.

Currently, the new feature in Instagram is still being tested in the US and the details of the new feature are still unknown. In addition to this, the rollout of the new feature is currently not known but it should be out in the coming months.

The new feature is similar to WhatsApp’s Business feature, it allows the business owners to set up pages and accounts of their shops and businesses. This feature will also the business owners to get more customers for their businesses and shops while also advertising more about their shops.

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Super Mario Maker 2 for Switch will come with a number of new features: Here’s a look at few of them

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Super Mario Maker 2 for Switch will come with a number of new features: Here’s a look at few of them

Super Mario Maker 2 is expected to be a solid upgrade over the original build-your-Mario-game. At the Nintendo Direct video that happened earlier today, the company spoke in detail about a number of features that it will be adding to the Super Mario Maker 2 game for Switch. The most prominent one among them is that Nintendo will be giving users an option to co-op play, which will enable them to build and design levels with other players on the same console.

With this feature, you will also be able to play through the created levels that are available online with up to four more people.

There are several other changes that are coming to the game, however. These include a range of new themes like desert, winter and forest; a new option of nighttime that alters how some aspects of the game work; more characters like Red Yoshi and Angry Sun; customised scrolling for all levels and on/off switched. The game will also be getting a new single-player story mode and nee music from Koji Kondo.

Super Mario Maker 2 is scheduled to launch on the Switch on June 28 and it will come with a slew of changes including the ones that we have mentioned here.

It is worth mentioning that the company is also expected to launch a more affordable version of its Switch gaming console in June this year. But then, as of now, it is not known what changes Nintendo will be adding to its portable console. It has been speculated though that the new Switch will come with a smaller display and remove the dock capability completely. It is also expected to work with smartphones.

If Nintendo comes wup with a new affordable model of the Switch, its sales would definitely increase. The company has also used this strategy in the past with its 2DS, and it did work. Back then, the comappny opened up the console’s vast library of games to customers, who had to pay less for them.

We should alse mention that another report says that Nintendo may have plans of launching as many as 12 games for its Switch gaming console this year. Three games among these are set to be launched as eShop-only titles, while one will be Nintendo Labo kit and two will be Wii U ports. The remaining six are big retail games.

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OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger launched in India: Price and other details

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OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger launched in India: Price and other details

The much awaited and talked about OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 have finally been launched. The Chinese technology brand also launched its Bullets Wireless 2 along with them. Right after that, the company has silently launched its Warp Charge 30W car charger in India.

The new Warp Car charger does what its name suggests, it can charge the OnePlus smartphones inside the cars. The new OnePlus Warp car charger is the successor of the Dash Charge car charger that the company launched in 2016. But the 2019 version of OnePlus Warp Charge comes with a new design and adds a new red LED ring light. The red LED light represents the backlight of a car. The Warp Charge 30W car charge offers the same 30-Watt (5V-6A) output as the OnePlus’s smartphones Warp Charge 30 charger. Here are more details about it:

OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger price and availability

The OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger is priced at Rs 1,990. It is listed as ‘Coming Soon’ on the official website. The company has also put a ‘Notify Me’ button for customers who want to buy the charger.

Currently, it is not available for purchase but the customers will be notified once it is available in the stores. The Warp Charge comes with Type-C cable inside the box.

OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger features and design

The charger comes with a longer silver-colored metal grip and has a USB port for the charging cable. There is also a red LED light at the back of the charger which lights up once it is plugged in the vehicle’s charging port. According to the company, the OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger can charge the OnePlus 7 Pro from 0% to 50% in just 20 minutes. And it shouldn’t be a surprise as it is similar to the original Warp Charger the company provides with the smartphone.

The OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger comes with a smart chipset and provides variable voltage capability to amplify safety. The charger also integrates features such as overcurrent protection, overcharging protection, overheating protection, short-circuit protection, temperature control, and cold temperature charging. OnePlus also said that the USB port of the OnePlus Warp Charge 30W car charger has been stress-tested over 5,000 times while the lighter plug has been stress-tested over 2,000 times.

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MSI is the most reliable laptop brand: Survey

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MSI is the most reliable laptop brand: Survey

Popular gaming brand MSI has come up at the most reliable high-tech brand in the notebook sector in Europe. The company has also said that it has become the largest supplier in the gaming notebook market as far as shipments are considered.

The survey on reliability was conducted by UFC-Que Choisir, which is a French consumer organization that interviewed nearly 43,000 people across Europe. The results of the survey say that MSI is the most reliable laptop brand, and it is worth pointing out that the company has left Apple and Microsoft behind.

In addition to this, a market survey that was performed by Digitimes, which is one among the largest tech-media in Taiwan, said that MSI has shipped a total of 1.2 million gaming notebooks in 2018. The survey also indicated that MSI left behind Asustek Computer “to become the largest supplier in the gaming notebook market in terms of shipments.”

The company has recently launched a number of gaming devices with latest Intel processors and graphics cards from Nvidia.

The newly launched MSI laptops include the MSI GT-series, MSI GS-series, MSI GE-series, MSI GP-series, MSI GL-series and MSI GF-series. The new laptops from MSI are powered by the 9th Generation Intel Core CPUs. The company has claimed that besides gaming, the newly launched laptops also excel at heavy audio composition, video editing and multitasking with ease. They also house the NVIDIA GTX-16 series GPUs which enhances the performance of the laptop by 50%.

We should mention that the new gaming laptops start at Rs 77,990 and go up to Rs 3,99,990. If you are interested in buying the new laptops, you can pick them from Flipkart and Amazon along with MSI exclusive stores in New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata and Bangalore.

Speaking about the new laptops, Chang-Ching Lin, Regional Marketing Manager said, “We are excited to announce that MSI is the first brand to debut the 9th Gen. Intel® Core™ i9 Processors in the gaming series. Furthermore, the GTX 16 series graphics cards will provide a more affordable graphics solution for gamers while still attaining a high level of performance. With these new additions to our product portfolio, we not only aim at offering gamers the best experience but also want to make gaming more inclusive. India is a key focus market for MSI and we will continue to bring in our latest line of products in the country in line with the global launches.”

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Paytm Mall hit a cashback fraud of Rs 5-10 crore

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Paytm Mall hit a cashback fraud of Rs 5-10 crore

Paytm Mall has said that it has been hit with a cashback fraud in the range of Rs 5-10 crore. According to a company spokesperson, the fraud got detected with the use of a tool that Paytm developed in partnership with EY, which is a global professional services firm that was earlier known as Ernst and Young.

He also said that Paytm conducted a deeper audit after it found out that some of the smaller sellers were getting a large percentage of cashbacks offered at Paytm Mall. The audit also revealed that a number of employees had actually colluded with some junior employees of the company to earn the cashbacks.

The spokesperson told IANS that the fraud “is in the range of Rs 5-10 crore.”

We should mention that Paytm Mall is a brainchild of Paytm’s founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma. The platform’s losses have been increasing and in the financial year 2018, Paytm Mall posted a loss of Rs 1,800 crore on revenue of Rs 774 crore.

In addition to this, Forrester Research’s findings said that the market share of Paytm Mall fell from 5.6% in 2017 to 3% in 2018.

In a statement, Srinivas Mothey, Senior Vice President – Paytm Mall, said, “Our partnership with E&Y will help benchmark with global best practices as we build a technology-driven fraud prevention system to scale our operations. Our teams continue to work closely with E&Y to share our learnings and insights. We are committed to building a trusted commerce platform and will take strict action wherever needed.”

We should mention that Paytm Mall has admin, finance, business operations team and various other support functions. Its business operations team works closely with partnered merchants to plan and execute cashback offers and promotions. This is exactly what leaves scope for collusion.

Paytm Mall has also said, “The EY partnership will also undertake audit and fraud prevention using both human and Artificial Intelligence (AI).”

Paytm Mall has managed to raise over $650 million from Alibaba, Softbank and SAIF Partners, but it lags behind Flipkart and Amazon in terms of market share.

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PUBG Mobile rolls out the Gameplay Management System to cure video game addiction

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PUBG Mobile rolls out the Gameplay Management System to cure video game addiction

PUBG Mobile has been facing constant backlash from various countries and governments for being too violent and addictive. Earlier we saw how Rajkot in Gujarat has banned the game and then Nepal became the first country to put a nation-wide ban on the PUBG. And earlier this week, we saw that China has banned the game and replaced it with another game which supports its government and rules.

Earlier this year, PUBG Mobile announced that it would introduce a feature which would promote healthy gaming behaviour to make sure that the young players of the game doesn’t spend too much time on it. And now, PUBG Mobile is officially rolling out the new ‘Gameplay Management’ system which encourages the players to adopt a more balanced mobile gaming.

The new Gameplay Management system for PUBG Mobile is being rolled out for Asian and North African countries, including India, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Kuwait, Nepal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. This feature will be rolled out in other countries in stages until it is rolled out globally.

The Gameplay Management system will help the players stay informed about the time they spend on the game. It will be activated when the user logs in the game for the first time and then they will be asked to enter their age. The players will need to fill the necessary information asked to activate the system. And if the game finds out that the player is underage or below 18 years then it will acknowledge a gaming advisory before the player is allowed to play. The game will also use pop up notifications to remind the players when they need to stop playing the game.

Speaking on this, Vincent Wang, General Manager of Global Publishing Department, Tencent Games said, “PUBG Mobile is committed to being a responsible interactive entertainment provider. With experts worldwide examining the impacts of technology and video games on players of all ages, our team wants to ensure our community is equipped to make informed choices when it comes to PUBG Mobile. Today’s announcement is a proactive step in ensuring that hundreds of millions of players worldwide can continue to enjoy PUBG Mobile in a sustainable manner.”

We saw this feature earlier in 2019 when some players in India were stopped from the game from playing more than 6 hours in a day. At that time, the feature was not made official and people thought it was a bug. But people knew that this will be the new feature PUBG Mobile will bring to stop the young players from spending too much time on the game. PUBG Mobile is also planning to launch new features and ways that will educate the players on the benefits of Gameplay Management system.

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How to report posts, accounts, Stories and DMs on Instagram

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How to report posts, accounts, Stories and DMs on Instagram

Instagram is one of the best photo-sharing platforms and among the most popular social media apps currently. Unlike Facebook where one has to be a friend to see your updates, Instagram lets the user choose if they want to keep their profile as public or private. If their account is public, others would be able to see their posts, follow them and send messages to them. However, if its private, then others would need follow permission from the user. The user can see the posts or content others have posted and there are times when the content is inappropriate. If the user feels that the content violates the rules and regulations of the platform, he/she can report it.

Here are the ways by which one can report a user, post, DM or Story on Instagram:

How to report an account

  1. First go to the account that you want to report.
  2. Click the ‘three vertical dots’ besides their username. Once tapped, it would open a list of options.
  3. Tap on Report.
  4. You will be asked why you want to report. Choose from ‘Spam’ or ‘Inappropriate’. You will further have to select the reason for reporting it for the process to complete.

How to report a post on Instagram

  1. To report a post, tap on the ‘three vertical dots’ icon besides the picture or video that you wish to report.
  2. You will see the option ‘Report’. Tap on it.
  3. You will be given the option to choose from ‘Spam’ or ‘Inappropriate’. Choose the reason why do you want to report the post.
  4. After tapping the reason, the post will be reported and you won’t see it anymore.

How to report Stories on Instagram

  1. To report a Story, you need to first open it. After opening the story, press on the ‘three vertical dots’ icon on the bottom.
  2. After tapping the vertical dots, you will be given the option to ‘Report’ the story.
  3. After tapping on Report you need to choose why you want to report the post. Either choose the option of ‘Spam’ or ‘Inappropriate’.

How to report Direct Messages (DMs) on Instagram

  1. To report a DM, you would need to go to the DM section of Instagram by swiping left.
  2. Then you need to open the DM you want to report, then you will see a ‘circular icon with an ‘i’ built in it. Tap on it.
  3. After that you will be given options to ‘Mute Messages’ which will mute the messages from that profile/ person. Or you can choose to ‘Mute Video Chats’ which will do as it suggests.
  4. At the bottom, you will see the ‘Report’ icon. Tap on it.
  5. After that you will be given the option to choose from ‘Spam’ or ‘Inappropriate’. Choose the option why you want to report the DM.
  6. Once reported, the user account who sent you the message will be blocked so that he can’t send you any more messages.

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Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 to launch in India on June 11

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Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 to launch in India on June 11

Last month, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor announced that it will be launching the Honor 20 series at an event in London on May 21. A week before the launch, the company has announced when the smartphones will be coming to India. In a ‘Block Your Date’ invitation that Honor has sent to members of the tech press, it has said that its upcoming Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro smartphones will be coming to India on June 11, precisely three weeks after its launch.

The company will be seen launching its Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro flagship smartphones at the event in London.

A few days back, some renders of the two smartphones surfaced online on the web which suggested that both the smartphones will come equipped with a quad-rear camera setup. The leaks also said that both the smartphones will feature a 48MP Sony IMX 586 primary sensor.

The renders of the two devices were posted by Slashleaks contributor Teme (@RODENT950) on Twitter. While one of the renders shows the Honor 20, the other shows the elder sibling Honor 20 Pro.

As we mentioned earlier, the renders suggest that the Honor 20 smartphone will sport a quad camera setup and come with a 48MP primary sensor. The primary sensor of the smartphone will come with a ‘4-in-1 Light Fusion’ system, which basically means that the 48MP camera will most likely save images that are up to 12MP in resolution. We should also mention that the sensor will be 1/2-inch in size and will come with an aperture of f/1.8.

The camera module is also said to come with a 16MP wide-angle sensor and its field of view will be 117-degrees. This sensor is said to have an f/2.2. It has also been reported that the 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens will also be present on the handset. The 2MP macro lens will sit on the right side of the camera module of Honor 20.

Coming to Honor 20 Pro, its camera setup is more interesting than that of its younger sibling’s. It comes with the same 48MP primary sensor and 16MP wide-angle senor, however, the primary sensor of the device comes with optical image stabilization and a has an aperture of f/1.4. We should mention that having an aperture like that would make Honor 20 Pro’s low-light photography very good.

Honor 20 Pro comes with an 8Mp telephoto camera that has a 3x optical zoom, OIS and an aperture of f2.4. Other than this, there are a 2MP macro-lens on the smartphone. Teme also posted a sample photo which has been clicked using the device. The sample shot has been taken from the main camera and there is another one that has been clicked using an ‘AI Ultra Clarity Mode’.

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Huawei P20 Lite 2019 renders and specifications leaked, will come with quad-camera setup

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Huawei P20 Lite 2019 renders and specifications leaked, will come with quad-camera setup

Before the official launch or the announcement by Huawei, the renders of its upcoming smartphone – the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 has been leaked. And with it, the company is focusing on previously launched Huawei P20 Lite to meet the standards of 2019. According to the leaks and the renders, the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 will come with new and improved features than its previous 2018 iteration. Some highlights of the P20 Lite 2019 is that it would sport a hole-punch display instead of the notch or the waterdrop notch. It will also have a quad-rear camera setup and will be powered by the company’s Kirin 710 CPU.

Huawei P20 Lite 2019 price and availability (expected)

The Huawei P20 Lite 2019 is expected to be priced between EUR 280 (approximately Rs 22,0000) to EUR 330 (approximately Rs 26,000). It will reportedly be available in three colour variants – Midnight Black, Blue, and Charming Red.

Till now, it is not confirmed when will the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 be launched but since its render along with specifications have been leaked, we could see its launch in the next few weeks.

Huawei P20 Lite 2019 specifications and features (expected)

According to the report by WinFuture, the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 will reportedly sport a 5.84-inch Full HD+ display with a punch-hole notch holding the front camera. The punch hole camera is situated on the left corner of the display. The Huawei P20 Lite 2019 will reportedly be powered by Kirin 710 SoC paired with 4GB/6GB RAM. The 2019 model of the Huawei P20 Lite is also expected to carry the same battery as the last year’s P20 Lite.

On the camera front, the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 will reportedly have a quad-rear camera setup which comprises of a 24MP main camera. But the details of the other three cameras and the front camera is not known. But since it is an upgrade to last year’s P20 Lite it will pack better specifications. There is also a fingerprint scanner at the back of the device.

Other features of the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 reportedly includes dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

Moreover, it should be noted that the Huawei P30 Lite was launched a month back and it too was powered by Kirin 710 SoC and packs a triple-rear camera setup. It is also possible that the P20 Lite 2019 could be launched with another name. But how it competes with the Huawei P30 Lite will be seen when it launches.

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iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A launched in India, other TVs go on sale

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iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A launched in India, other TVs go on sale

TCL Electronics’ sub-brand iFFALCON has launched a new QLED Android Smart TV in India named V2A. Other than that, the company is also offering its Android smart TVs with discounts and offers from May 15 to May 19 in Flipkart’s Big Shopping Days sale. During the sale, iFFALCON TVs are available for purchase for a starting price of Rs 11,999.

iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A price and availability

The iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A is priced at Rs 99,999 and currently it is available on Flipkart for purchase.

The iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A can be bought with no-cost EMI. Along with the purchase of the new TV, Flipkart is also offering free delivery, no charge installation, and free wall mounts. The users can also avail the exchange benefits and they would get a 10% instant discount if purchased using the HDFC card.

iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A specifications and features

The new TV from iFFALCON comes with Onkyo Sound Bar (2 speakers + 2 tweeter) to deliver 30W powerful and clear sound. It sports a 65-inch (163.8 cms) display with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution and comes with a Quantum Dots Technology which offers clear and accurate colours. According to the company, the iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A’s 10-bit panel can deliver 1.07 billion colour details. There is also HDR 10 support which offers improved brightness, contrast and rich colours.

The iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A runs on Android TV Version O and it comes with Google Voice Assistant AI support. The user can control the TV from his voice and it supports all the Android 8.0 OS features. The smart TV also comes with built-in Chromecast which lets the user stream movies, videos, music and games from his smartphone. Other than that, iFFALCON has also partnered with leading content providers like Hotstar, EROS NOW, ZEE5, Jio Cinema, AltBalaji, YuppTV to offer their services. Together it provides more than 900,000 hours of online content.

The iFFALCON QLED Android Smart TV V2A is powered by a 64-bit quad-core CPU paired with a dual-core GPU. It comes with 2.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. Although it comes with Onkyo speakers, it has Dolby and DTS support and offers an 8.9mm slim design.

Besides the new TV, iFFALCON is also offering huge discounts and offers on its other smart TVs. The offers will last from May 15 to May 19 and they will be available on Flipkart’s ongoing Big Shopping Days sale.

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Realme X, Realme X Youth with dual rear cameras launched: Price and specifications

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Realme X, Realme X Youth with dual rear cameras launched: Price and specifications

Oppo’s former sub-brand Realme has finally made its Realme X smartphone official. The much talked about Realme X has been launched in China and it is the first smartphone by the company to come with a pop-up selfie camera. The handset also has a glass back panel that comes with a gradient finish in a shape that looks like the letter ‘S’. The device has a fingerprint scanner embedded on its screen.

Besides Realme X, the company also unveiled the new Realme X Youth Edition handset, which is basically the rebranded version of Realme 3 Pro, which was unveiled in India last month.

Realme X, Realme X Youth Edition price and availability

The Realme X is available in three variants in China. While the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant costs CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400). the 6GB RAM/64GB storage model and the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version are priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,400) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,500) respectively. The handset will be available in White and Blue colour variants with a gradient finish. The Chinese smartphone brand will also be seen releasing two special editions of the smartphone that will have Onion and Garlic finishes. However, there will only be available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant and will be priced at CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,500).

Realme X Youth Edition is available in 4GB RAM/64GB storage model, 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant and 6GB RAM/128GB storage version that are priced at CNY 1,199 (approximately Rs 12,300), CNY 1,299 (approximately Rs 13,300) and CNY 1,499 (approximately Rs 15,400) respectively. The company has said that the two smartphones will be going on sale next week on May 20.

Realme X specifications

Realme X runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColourOS 6.0 and features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ AMOLED screen that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2%. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and has an in-display fingerprint sensor. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC clubbed with up to 8GB of RAM, the handset has up to 128GB of storage.

For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.7 lens and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, there is a 16MP front-facing snapper in a pop-up module. The handset houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Realme X Youth Edition specifications

Coming to Realme X Youth, it runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, Realme X Youth comes with up to 6GB of RAM and offers up to 128GB of internal storage. Users can also add a microSD card of up to 256GB to get more storage.

On the camera front, the handset sports a dual rear camera setup that comes with a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture. A 25MP front-facing camera is also present on Realme X Youth. For connectivity, the device has a fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM support, 4G LTE, and Widevine L1 certification. The newly-launched handset packs a 4,045mAh battery.

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Apple TV application released by the company weeks before its Streaming Service launch

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Apple TV application released by the company weeks before its Streaming Service launch

Apple has released a new application which can be used to watch television for the Apple devices along with Apple TV (one with internet connection). The move comes from the Cupertino-based tech giant before its release of its own original shows. The new app will also help the company to generate more revenue by reselling other companies’ programmes. The new Apple TV application comes with many changes and new features and it will try to solve the problems the current streaming services are facing.

The new Apple TV app is available in more than 100 countries and markets and it will try to bring other streaming services together. By doing that, it will be able to show more content and news on one platform. This will help the user greatly as they won’t have to juggle between one or more streaming platforms. The Apple TV app also gives the users personalised recommendations based on their viewing habits.

The Apple TV app will allow the users to sign up to the platform and pay for the channels they haven’t already subscribed to but want to watch. By using Apple TV app, the users won’t have to create new passwords, IDs and download additional applications. As Apple TV app will converge more than one streaming services to itself so the users can pay for whatever he wants to watch and subscribe to. Some platforms have already joined the Apple TV, while streaming services like HBO, Starz, Showtime and Tastemade will be joining the platform soon.

The officials of the company haven’t said anything about the pricing details of the Apple TV app signups. But the people familiar with this say that the company will take a cut of the subscription fees when the customers will use the Apple TV app to sign up for a channel they want to view.

When launched, the Apple TV app will allow the users to search for a show or program across multiple services and they can then choose which one they want to see. They can even use Apple’s AI Siri to guide them. And as mentioned above, the application will also recommend shows based on the viewing choices and watching habits of the users.

But it should be noted that some of the main platforms won’t be a part of Apple TV, and the most prominent one among these is Netflix. When the user searches for a program while the Apple TV app they will be able to see the Netflix’s programs in the search results. But they won’t be able to watch them and they would need to exit the Apple TV app to watch the program on Netflix’s app. Currently, Charter Communications’s Spectrum, AT&T’s DirecTV Now and Sony’s Playstation Vue are the only TV providers which supports the Apple TV app.

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Google Pixel 3a XL vs iPhone XR vs Honor View 20: Comparison

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Google Pixel 3a XL vs iPhone XR vs Honor View 20: Comparison

After months of reports and speculations, OnePlus 7 Pro has finally been launched in India. Here, we have compared it with flagship smartphones of other companies including Samsung, Apple, Google and Honor. Read on to know which among these is the best for you:

Display: Both OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 have Quad HD+ displays

Samsung Galaxy S10

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 6.1-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic Infinity-O AMOLED display

Google Pixel 3a XL: 6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display

iPhone XR: 6.1-inch LCD Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology

Honor View 20: 6.4 inches IPS LCD display

Processor: OnePlus 7 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S10, iPhone XR and Honor View 20 have premium processors

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC

Google Pixel 3a XL: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC

iPhone XR: Apple’s A12 Bionic chipset

Honor View 20: 7nm octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980

Rear camera(s): OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 sport triple rear cameras

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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 S10: 12MP wide-angle camera with f/1.5 to f/2.4 variable aperture + 12MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture + 16MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture.

Google Pixel 3a XL: 12.2MP Dual-Pixel rear camera with OIS and EIS

iPhone XR: 12MP wide-angle camera with ƒ/1.8 aperture

Honor View 20: 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor + 3D ToF sensor

Selfie camera: Honor View 20’s selfie camera has the most megapixels

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OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy S10: 10MP camera with 2PD autofocus

Google Pixel 3a XL: 8MP camera with an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture.

iPhone XR: 7MP camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture

Honor View 20: 25MP selfie sensor

RAM and storage: Samsung Galaxy S10 offers the maximum storage

samsung galaxy s10

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 8GB RAM coupled with 128GB or 512GB storage

Google Pixel 3a XL: 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage

iPhone XR: 64GB/128GB/256GB storage

Honor View 20:  6GB or 8GB RAM with 128GB and 256GB storage

Support for microSD card: Only Samsung Galaxy S10 supports it

samsung galaxy s10 lineup

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

Samsung Galaxy S10: Up to 512GB

Google Pixel 3a XL: N.A.

iPhone XR: N.A.

Honor View 20: N.A.

Battery: OnePlus 7 Pro and Honor View 20 house the heaviest batteries

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 3,400mAh battery

Google Pixel 3a XL: 3,700mAh battery

iPhone XR: Not disclosed

Honor View 20: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system: All devices have the latest OS update

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OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Samsung Galaxy S10: Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI on top

Google Pixel 3a XL: Android 9.0 Pie

iPhone XR: iOS 12

Honor View 20: Android Pie 9.0 skinned with Magic UI 2.0

Starting Price

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OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999

Samsung Galaxy S10: Rs 66,990

Google Pixel 3a XL: Rs 44,999

iPhone XR: Rs 53, 900 (after discount)

Honor View 20: Rs 37,999

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HP Omen X 2S gaming laptop with dual-display, Intel i9 CPU launched: Price and specifications

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HP Omen X 2S gaming laptop with dual-display, Intel i9 CPU launched: Price and specifications

HP has today added a new product in its Omen gaming laptops series with the Omen X 2S. The HP Omen X 2S comes with dual screen and the company is called it the ‘world’s first dual-screen design’ gaming laptop. The new Omen X 2S comes with a 15.5-inch display with a refresh rate of 144Hz along with an additional 6-inch 1080p touchscreen which is mounted on top of the keyboard. Other than that, the Omen X 2S packs some high-end specifications, like the 9th Generation Intel Core i9 CPU and the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. The combination of these specifications makes the Omen X 2S one of the high-speed gaming laptops right now. Here are more details on it:

HP Omen X 2S price and availability

The starting price of the HP Omen X 2S is $2,100 (approximately Rs 1,48,000) and will go on sale from June 2019 onwards. On the other hand, the top-end variant of the HP Omen X 2S will go on sale from October onwards.

HP Omen X 2S specifications and features

The HP Omen X 2S sports a 15.5-inch primary display with 144Hz refresh rate. The secondary display will be a 6-inch 1080p and it can also be used to mirror the screen in a real time to let the users easily magnify the on-screen content. Other than that, the secondary display can be used to chat on Twitch, use Spotify or any other app or monitor the system performance.

There is also a top-end variant of the device that has 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. The HP Omen X 2S will be powered by the 9th Generation Intel Core i9 CPU and it packs a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics card. The HP Omen X 2S packs a 32GB DDR4 RAM but there is also an option to go for the Intel Optane storage.

The HP Omen X 2S comes with a 20mm-thick chassis which is made of metal. The gaming laptop comes with a thermal management technology which works using the three-sided vents and support the five-way airflow. The HP Omen X 2S also comes with a special liquid metal CPU thermal paste which, according to the company, can offer 10 times higher performance than other silicone grease.

The HP Omen X 2S comes with backlit keyboard with RGB lighting. The users are given a choice to customize their own lighting for the keyboard and the Omen logo.

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Xiaomi to soon launch a 48MP camera smartphone in India

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Xiaomi to soon launch a 48MP camera smartphone in India

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi has started teasing its new smartphone that will house a 48MP primary camera. This comes right when the company is celebrating two million sales of handsets from its Redmi Note 7 series. However, Xiaomi has not revealed the brand of the new 48MP smartphone until now. But then, the Redmi India Twitter account has suggested that the upcoming handset will debut under its brand.

We should mention that the upcoming smartphone would not be the first one from Xiaomi to launch with a 48MP primary camera, as the company’s Redmi Note 7 Pro already has that feature. It is also worth noticing that the news comes just days after the Chinese smartphone brand teased the launch of its smartphone in India that will come with a triple rear camera setup.

Xiaomi will also be seen launching a smartphone in India that will be powered by Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC. It can also be a possibility that all the teasers are actually pointing towards the same handset. So, Xiaomi may be planning to launch a Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G powered device that has a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary camera.

The official Redmi India Twitter account has posted a teaser that suggests that it will soon be launching a smartphone with a 28MP primary camera. The tweet by the company read, “An all-new Redmi with a new 48MP Super camera is coming.”

The tweet also comes with an image that confirms that the Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone will no longer be the only device by Xiaomi to come with a 48MP primary sensor. Xiaomi India MD Manu Kumar Jain has also teased a 48MP camera smartphone while announcing that the Chinese smartphone company has surpassed the two million sales mark for its Note 7 series that comprises of Redmi Note 7 Pro and its younger sibling Redmi Note 7.

As we mentioned, it is also being speculated that the upcoming smartphone with a 48MP primary sensor will be the same as the one that will sport a triple rear camera setup. The company has also been teasing a smartphone that will be powered by Snapdragon 700-series processor. So a device with Snapdragon 730 or Snapdragon 730G SoC by Redmi is expected to be launched soon.

Looking at some of the recent rumours, the new Xiaomi smartphone with a 48MP camera may be the Mi A3. What adds to this rumour is the fact that it is also expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 700-series processor.

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Apple rolls out iOS 12.3 for iPhones, iPads, watchOS 5.2.1  for Apple Watches and macOS 10.14.5  for MacBooks

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Apple rolls out iOS 12.3 for iPhones, iPads, watchOS 5.2.1  for Apple Watches and macOS 10.14.5  for MacBooks

Before the release of the iOS 13, the Cupertino-based tech giant has announced a new set of updates for its platforms. The new updates come for iOS (iPhones and iPads), tvOS (streaming services), watchOS (apple watches) and macOS (macbooks and Apple PCs). For iPhones, the iOS has been updated to iOS 12.3 while the tvOS has been updated to tvOS 12.3.

The changelog of the new iOS 12.3 states that it will bring the support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs along with one-tap playback for movies and TV shows, a redesigned Apple TV app and additional bug fixes and improvements for the Apple Music, CarPlay and Apple TV Remote app along with Wi-Fi calling. The new iOS 12.3 also updates and fixes some of the security issues of the earlier version of the iOS. The update is available for Apple iPhone 5S and later models.

To update to the new iOS 12.3, the users need to go to the Settings and then to General. Then they need to tap on the Software Update to download the update. But it is recommended that the battery should be more than 50% before updating the iPhones.

As for the tvOS 12.3, users who have the third generation of Apple TV need to go to Settings to update their TVs. Once there, they need to select General and then to Software Updates. From here, they should head to Update Software and then to Download and Install. Users of Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD need to go to the Settings, and then to System to update their devices. Once there, they need to tap on the Software update and then select on Update Software. After this, they would need to choose the Download and Install. But it should be noted that the streaming device shouldn’t be disconnected until the update is completed.

The Apple Watch has received the watchOS 5.2.1 update and it is currently rolling out with ECG feature and irregular heart-beat notifications. To update the Apple Watches, the users would need to go to General and then select Software Update. Similar to the iPhones, the Apple Watches should have more than 50% battery before they update their devices to the newest update, but it is recommended that the Watches should be kept on the charging dock while they are being updated. Other than that, the users would need to keep their iPhones close to the Apple Watch (should be connected to Wi-Fi).

Apple MacBooks have also received the new update – macOS v 10.14.5 and it is rolling out right now. The new update brings AirPlay 2 support along with increased audio latency on MacBook Pro. Other than that, many of the previous issues have been fixed in the new update along with inclusion of several security updates.

To update the MacBooks, the users need to go to the Mac App store and click on the Featured section. Once there, they need to look for the latest macOS update and click on Download. Once downloaded it can be installed by the user on their Mac devices.

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with Warp Charge technology support launched in India: Price and features

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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 with Warp Charge technology support launched in India: Price and features

Chinese technology brand OnePlus has launched its OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 smartphones at simultaneous events in India, the United States and Europe. Along with the new flagship smartphones, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2, which are the second generation wireless earphones, have also been launched. According to OnePlus, the new wireless earphones bring a new design that can deliver a richer sound output as compared to its predecessor.

But it’s not only the aesthetics that have changed. OnePlus has also upgraded the internal hardware of its wireless earphones so that various parameters like bass output and crispness of the sound are enhanced as compared to the previous ones. It is also worth noticing that the charging mechanism in OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 has been upgraded too, as it now supports Warp Charge technology. The Chinese technology company has claimed that this increases the charging speed by 100%.

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 price in India

The newly launched OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones is priced at Rs 5,990 in India. However, as of now, there is no word on when they will be available for purchase as the company has just said that they are “Coming soon.”

OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 features and specifications

As we mentioned earlier, the latest edition of OnePlus Bullets Wireless earphones come with a new design. It does not have any wingtips and comes with a smoother profile. They come with curved edges that enhance the comfort of the wearer. OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 comes with a metallic built and has a magnetic switch for pause and playback controls.

Coming to the sound quality of the earphones, OnePlus has said that they have an upgraded triple unit structure to deliver a better sonic output, a larger moving coil that can give a better bass output. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 earphones enable users to switch between two paired audio devices effortlessly just with a single click. The earphones rely on Bluetooth 5.0 for audio signal transmission. They also have aptX HD codec support that lets users stream high-resolution audio files for a better experience.

The support for Warp charge is another key upgrade to the headphones. It is claimed by the company that they can charge 100% faster than their predecessor. The company has also added that the wireless headphones can deliver a playback time of 10 hours with just 10 minutes of charging.

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WhatsApp Android Beta brings 155 redesigned emojis and hints of the Dark Mode

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WhatsApp Android Beta brings 155 redesigned emojis and hints of the Dark Mode

Yesterday, it was found that the popular instant messaging application WhatsApp’s calling feature was used by hackers to install spyware into the users’ devices. It was also being referred to as the violation of human rights as the spyware named ‘Pegasus’ was used to spy, track and gather information illegally.

WhatsApp has said that it would take at least 10 days to bring a new patch which would fix the problem. WhatsApp is always known for bringing new updates fairly quickly, and we have already seen some of the new features in its beta or stable build.

In its latest beta update, WhatsApp is getting 155 redesigned emojis and the Night Mode with it.

The new WhatsApp Android Beta 2.19.139 brings with it 155 redesigned emojis. For that the user would need to download the latest beta build of the application. Currently, it is in its beta build, but it expected to come out as a stable version in the coming days and would be available on the Google Play Store. According to WABetaInfo, the application has completely redesigned some of the applications while other have received small changes.

Other than emojis, the new beta update is also said to come with the much-awaited Dark Mode which we saw in the previous beta versions. Although, in the recent beta versions, it was removed but it is brought back again this time. Now, it has been renamed to ‘Night Mode’. But it should be noted that, the Night Mode is still in development so it might take some time to see it released for the stable version of the application. The traces of Night Mode in the WhatsApp beta v2.19.139 was spotted separately by WABetaInfo and as mentioned above, it is still in development.

Once enabled, Night Mode will darken the interface of the app completely. It includes Chat List, Calls, Status and others as well. Although the interface will darken but the action buttons like Send, and Call in WhatsApp will still be green as it was above. Although the exact timeline of the release of the Night Mode for WhatsApp is not known but it will soon be launched in the stable version of the application as well.

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL go on sale in India: Price, launch offers and more

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Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL go on sale in India: Price, launch offers and more

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones have now gone on sale in India. Interested buyers can pick up the two smartphones from Flipkart. Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were launched by the technology giant at its I/O 2019 conference last week.

With the two handsets, Google is trying to make a mark in the mid-range segment of the smartphone market. We should mention that Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with the same rear camera setup that Pixel 3 handsets offer.

Among the other key specifications of the device are Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC, full-HD+ display, Android 9.0 Pie, and full-HD+ display. Here’s a look at the launch offers, price details and specifications of the smartphone:

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL price in India

Google Pixel 3a is available in India at Rs 39,999, while the Pixel 3a XL can be bought at Rs 44,999. As we mentioned earlier, both the smartphones are available in India on Flipkart and went on sale at 12 am (midnight) on May 15. Both the handsets are available in a 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant and can be bought in Just Black and Clearly White colour options. The Purple-ish colour variant is not available in India as of now.

Google Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL specifications and features

To begin with, it is worth mentioning that Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a Xl smartphones only support a single SIM card globally, however, in India, the eSIM feature will be available for the device via Airtel and Reliance Jio. Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with the latest version of Android 9.0 Pie. They will get updates from the company for the next three years.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 670 SoC, both the handsets pack 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Pixel 3a features a 5.6-inch full-HD+ gOLED display, while the elder sibling sports a 6-inch full-HD+ gOLED screen.

For imaging duties, both the smartphones come with a 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor that has support for OIS and EIS, comes with an f/1.8 aperture, has a 76-degree field of view and 1.4-micron pixels. We should mention that this is the same camera as that of Google Pixel. The devices also come with Night Sight feature that enhances low-light photography. In addition to this, there is support for HDR+, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom and Top Shot.

On the front panel, there is an 8MP camera on the two smartphones that comes with an 84-degree field of view, 1.12-micron pixels, and an f/2.0 aperture. Google’s Pixel 3a houses a 3,000mah battery and  Pixel 3a XL packs a 3,700mAh battery. Connectivity options of the devices include 4G VoLTE, Wi-FI, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6T

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Compare: OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 7 Pro is finally here. The latest flagship smartphone of the Chinese smartphone brand comes with a number of upgrades over its predecessor. Today we compare OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 6T.

With OnePlus 7 Pro, the company has introduced the Fluid AMOLED display that automatically filters out bluelight, and the handset is powered by the most powerful processor in the world: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC.

It is the first smartphone by OnePlus to come with triple rear camera setup and it has a pop-up selfie camera, meaning that customers will get full-screen experience.

When you compare OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 6T, you have to remember it is one of the most expensive flagship smartphones by OnePlus, the company has made a number of upgrades to make it a worthy competitor to the likes of Samsung Galaxy S10 and iPhone XR.

Here, we have compared the newest offering by OnePlus to its predecessor – OnePlus 6T. Read the spec to spec comparison of the two handsets by the popular Chinese smartphone brand and then decide whether you should upgrade your smartphone or is it okay for you to stick to the old one. Check out the comparison here:

Display

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

OnePlus 6T: 6.41-inch full-HD+ Optic AMOLED panel, aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

Processor

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

OnePlus 6T: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC

Rear camera(s)

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

OnePlus 6T: Dual rear cameras with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor with f/1.7 aperture

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

OnePlus 6T: 16MP Sony IMX371 sensor with f/2.0 aperture

RAM and storage

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

OnePlus 6T: 6GB/8GB RAM coupled with 128GB/256GB storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

OnePlus 6T: No

Battery

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

OnePlus 6T:

Operating system

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

OnePlus 6T: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Colour options

OnePlus 7 Pro: Nebula Blue, Almond and Mirror Grey

OnePlus 6T: Midnight Black and Mirror Black

Starting Price

OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999

OnePlus 6T: Rs 37,999

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OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: Comparison

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OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A80: Comparison

After months of teases, renders and leaks, the OnePlus 7-series has finally launched. While OnePlus 7 Pro is the more talked about smartphone right now, but the OnePlus 7 is the true successor of the OnePlus 6T.

It is priced slightly higher than its predecessor and has specifications higher than it. Some of the highlights of the OnePlus 7 includes a Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 8GB of RAM and UFS 3.0 storage. The OnePlus 7 is priced at the Rs 35,000 – Rs 40,000 price point and in this range some of the most spec-filled smartphones.

One of them is the newly launched Samsung Galaxy A80 which comes with a rotating camera setup. Here, we are comparing the two newly launched smartphones with some of the most advanced and new features – the OnePlus 7 and the Galaxy A80. Read on to find more about them:

Display

OnePlus 7: 6.41-inch Full HD+ display

Samsung Galaxy A80:  6.7-inch Full HD+ display

Processor

OnePlus 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC

Samsung Galaxy A80: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC

Rear camera(s)

OnePlus 7:  48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture + a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture

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

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7: 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture

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

RAM and storage

OnePlus 7: 6GB/ 8GB RAM and 128GB/ 256GB storage

Samsung Galaxy A80: 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7: No

Samsung Galaxy A80: No

Battery

OnePlus 7: 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charging support

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

Operating system

OnePlus 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

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

Starting Price

OnePlus 7: 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage is priced at Rs 32,999 while the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 37,999

Samsung Galaxy A80: expected to be around Rs 40,000

On comparing these two smartphones, we find out that both come with technology and features unlike the other. Both of them have a unique selling point which is their main strength. So, whatever device the user chooses he won’t be wrong in his choice as they both are good and specifications filled smartphones.

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10: Comparison

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OnePlus 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10: Comparison

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has taken wraps off its most awaited and talked about handset: OnePlus 7 Pro. The device comes with a number of interesting features that will surely give a stiff competition to premium flagship handsets like Samsung Galaxy S10 and even iPhone XR, provided we consider its revised pricing.

Taking that Samsung and OnePlus are already competing with each other in the premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, it will be interesting to see which device emerges as the winner. If you have been planning to buy a new handset in the budget segment but cannot make up your mind, we are here to help. Here, we have compared the specifications of OnePlus 7 Pro with Samsung Galaxy S10. Read on to know which one is better for you:

Display

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 6.1-inch QHD+ Curved Dynamic Infinity-O AMOLED display

Processor

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC

Rear camera(s)

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 S10: 12MP wide-angle camera with f/1.5 to f/2.4 variable aperture + 12MP telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture + 16MP ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture.

Selfie camera

OnePlus 7 Pro: 16MP pop-up selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy S10: 10MP camera with 2PD autofocus

RAM and storage

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 8GB RAM coupled with 128GB or 512GB storage

Support for microSD card

OnePlus 7 Pro: No

Samsung Galaxy S10: Up to 512GB

Battery

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

Samsung Galaxy S10: 3,400mAh battery 

Operating system

OnePlus 7 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS

Samsung Galaxy S10: Android 9 Pie with Samsung One UI on top

Starting Price

OnePlus 7 Pro: Rs 48,999

Samsung Galaxy S10: Rs 66,990

As we said earlier, the two smartphones are very stiffly competing with each other. But then, there is a considerable difference in the starting price of the two. Which one among the two would you want to buy? Would you rather opt for Samsung’s flagship or the latest offering by OnePlus? We feel that both the devices are extremely powerful and have their own pros and cons. It largely depends on what kind of experience you prefer on a smartphone to make a choice here.

Or would you just rather opt for the Apple iPhone XR at its revised pricing because the Cupertino-based technology giant offers a more secure experience? Let us know in the comments below!

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OnePlus 7 Pro with Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched in India: Price and specifications

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OnePlus 7 Pro with Fluid AMOLED display, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched in India: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has finally taken wraps off its OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone today. The smartphone was launched in simultaneous events in the United States, Europe and India.

Among the key features of the OnePlus 7 Pro are the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 12GB RAM, Fluid AMOLED display and triple rear camera setup. Here are the pricing details and the specifications of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone:

OnePlus 7 Pro price in India

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 with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs 48,999, the 8GB RAM model costs Rs 52,999, and the most high-end variant can be bought at Rs 57,999.

The base model is available in Mirror Grey colour option while the 8GB RAM one can be bought in Almond and Nebula Blue colour options as well. The most high-end one is available only in Nebula Blue colour. The smartphone will be available on Amazon India, OnePlus India’s website and offline stores. The device will be available starting May 16.

OnePlus 7 Pro specifications

OnePlus 7 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and it features a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ (1440×3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 93.22%. The Fluid AMOLED display of the smartphone is claimed to automatically filter out the Blue light and comes with Night Mode 2.0.

OnePlus has announced that the display of OnePlus 7 Pro has a refresh rate of 90Hz and is certified by HDR10+. The newly-launched smartphone’s screen is also certified for Netflix HDR content and has the A+ quality rating by DisplayMate.

OnePlus 7 Pro has an in-display fingerprint sensor that is 38% bigger than the one on OnePlus 6T and can unlock in 0.21 seconds.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC with 7nn Kyro chipset that is clubbed with an Adreno 640 GPU, OnePlus 7 Pro comes up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The company has also announced that it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, that ensures that the device is able to deliver enhanced read-write speeds. It also has a Liquid cooling technology so that the handset doesn’t heat up while gaming.

For imaging duties, OnePlus 7 Pro comes with a triple rear camera that comprises of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor that has a 7P lens and an f/1.6 aperture with OIS and EIS, an 8MP telephoto sensor that has an f/2.4 aperture and 3X zoom with OIS, and a 16MP wide-angle sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture and a field of view of 117 degrees.

The cameras of the smartphone also come with UltraShot technology that ensures that the quality of images remains intact even in lowly-lit areas. According to OnePlus, the smartphone has a score of 111 in DXOMark benchmark test.

Another interesting feature of the OnePlus 7 Pro smartphone is the Dual speakers that the company has added.

For selfies and video calls, the device has a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. The presence of a pop-up selfie camera means that the device has a full-screen experience. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Warp Charge 30W fast charging technology. The handset also comes with fall-detection technology.

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OnePlus 7 with 48MP camera and UFS 3.0 storage launched in India: Price and specifications

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OnePlus 7 with 48MP camera and UFS 3.0 storage launched in India: Price and specifications

After months of wait, the OnePlus 7 smartphone is finally here. Although the OnePlus 7 Pro is a more talked about the device and comes with a high refresh rate and a unique display but the OnePlus 7 vanilla version is also a flagship in its own rights. The newly-launched smartphone is the proper successor of the OnePlus 6T and it comes with features similar to the Pro variant but with slightly lesser features. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the smartphone:

OnePlus 7 price and availability

The OnePlus 7 comes with two variants. There is a 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage model that is priced at Rs 32,999. The top-end variant of the smartphone has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and it holds a price tag of Rs 37,999. It comes in two colour options: Red and Mirror Grey.

The device will be available for sale in India from May 19 onwards but its pre-booking is live on Amazon.in.

OnePlus 7 specifications and features

The OnePlus 7 sports a 6.41-inch Full HD+ display (1080 x 2340 pixels) with a waterdrop style notch which will house the front camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM. The device runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and packs a 3,700mAh battery with 20W fast charge support. It comes with 128GB and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The handset supports dual-SIM (Nano) and it has a USB Type-C port.

On the camera front, the OnePlus 7 features a dual-rear camera setup which comprises of a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.7 aperture paired with a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. While at the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture packed in a waterdrop notch style.

Other features of the OnePlus 7 include Wi-Fi, GPS, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G. Sensors of the handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

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