Huawei claims to have launched ‘World’s First’ 5G Hardware for Autos’

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Huawei claims to have launched ‘World’s First’ 5G Hardware for Autos’

Chinese electronics maker Huawei Technologies has today launched what it calls as the world’s first 5G communications hardware that is meant for the automotive industry. This is being considered as a sign of Huawei’s growing ambition to be one among the key suppliers for the self-driving technology sector.

In a statement, the company said that the so-called MH5000 module is based on the Balong 5000 5G chip that was launched earlier this year in January. The statement read, “Based on this chip, Huawei has developed the world’s first 5G car module with high speed and high quality.”

Huawei launched its newest offering at Shanghai Autoshow, which kicked off last week and will go on till Thursday. The company further added, “As an important communication product for future intelligent car transportation, this 5G car module will promote the automotive industry to move towards the 5G era.”

The Chinese technology brand also said that the module will help it to commercialise 5G network technology for the automotive sector in the second half of 2019.

In the last few years, Huawei has also been testing technology for intelligent connected cars in various cities in China including Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuxi. The company has also signed cooperation deals with a number of car makers including FAW, Dongfeng and Changan.

It is worth adding that Huawei, which has become the world’s biggest telecoms equipment maker, is now working on becoming the leader of the global race for next-generation 5G networks, but has under a lot of scrutiny from the United States. The United States has alleged that Huawei’s equipment could be used for espionage. However, the Chinese smartphone maker has always denied these allegations.

In the latest development on this note, the US Intelligence has accused Huawei of receiving funding from China’s National Security Commission, the People’s Liberation Army along with the third batch of Chinese state Intelligence network.

It should be noted that the new development between the US and the Chinese company comes at a time when the trade tensions between the US and Huawei are high.

While as of now, the Chinese smartphone maker has not commented on the latest allegations, in the past, the company did issue a statement on the matter. Speaking on the allegations against the company, a representative from Huawei said in a statement, “Huawei does not comment on unsubstantiated allegations backed up by zero evidence from anonymous sources.”

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Tesla is getting ready for the fully automated self-driving cars despite questionable arguments

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Tesla is getting ready for the fully automated self-driving cars despite questionable arguments

Tesla, the company known for its advancements in the electric cars and vehicles, is going ahead at breakneck speed in its race to launch fully-automated vehicles. And now the CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk is looking forward to transform Tesla’s electric cars to driverless vehicles. The move is risky as it has failed many times in the past before, but then it is also a bold thing to do. The new technology about the driverless vehicles is scheduled to be shown off to Tesla investors on Monday at the company’s HQ in Palo Alto, California.

Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk is certain that his company will win the race towards making completely automated vehicles. Earlier, in an interview, he suggested that the cars made by Tesla should be able to navigate the congested highways and streets of the city without needing a human behind the steering wheels. Musk also added that it would be possible by next year.

However, the experts of the industry are sceptical about Tesla’s technological advancements and they don’t thing that think that the technology is ready when the cars itself could drive itself without a human.

Musk told Lex Fridman, “I could be wrong, but it appears to be the case that Tesla is vastly ahead of everyone.” While a retired engineer, Steven E. Shladover said, “It’s all hype. The technology does not exist to do what he is claiming. He doesn’t have it and neither does anybody else.”

Driverless cars may be the future Musk is looking at, but even now, there are a number of people who thinks that the “Full Self-Driving” cars give a false sense of security. And there might be times when the cars or robots would not be able to handle a situation. On the other hand, some people are also waiting for Musk to define the self-driving cars and what places could they travel to without human intervention.

Moreover, Musk continues to use his Twitter account and Tesla’s website to push out new stories and information about the fully-self driving cars and vehicles. Once the software is ready, those vehicles with new computers will get an update through the internet. It should be noted that there are more than 400,000 Tesla vehicles which are equipped with full autonomy and will rely on the eight cameras that cover the 360 degree of the car.

Tesla’s system is different than the system being developed by other companies such as Google’s Waymo or General Motors’ Cruise Control Automation or Ford-affiliated Argo A. Similar to Tesla’s, they too use the cameras and the radar to cover the 360 degree of the car along with certain censors.

There are other companies who don’t believe that the self-driving and driverless cars are 100% safe and that a number of people would die in its testing before it reaches its final stage.

Although, Tesla is already offering a system called “Autopilot” which can control the cars on a limited basis but it needs constant monitoring by a human driver. Tesla mentions on its official website that ‘its Autopilot system steers your car in its lane and accelerates and brakes automatically for other vehicles and pedestrians in its lane’. But it should be noted that till now, Tesla’s autopiloted car has been involved in three fatal crashes, so its dependency is questionable.

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Samsung launches its SpaceMax series of side-by-side refrigerator in India

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Samsung launches its SpaceMax series of side-by-side refrigerator in India

South Korean technology giant Samsung has launched its new offerings in the side-by-side refrigerator segment with the all-new SpaceMax series. The newly launched two-door refrigerator from Samsung is available at a starting price of Rs 1,06,990, and on the other hand, the two-door fridge that has an ice & water dispenser costs Rs 1,25,990.

In addition to this, Samsung has also launched a three-door model lineup and the price of this range starts at Rs 1,16,990. Samsung’s new SpaceMax series will be available for purchase at all retail stores and the company’s shop starting April 22, 2019.

Samsung’s new series of refrigerator has the new SpaceMax technology pre-loaded in them. The company has said that because of the technology, the walls of the refrigerator are thinner. With this, customers will be able to get more storage space without increasing the dimensions or compromising on the efficiency of energy.

The new refrigerator series from Samsung comes with all-around cooling system that blows cold air via multiple vents. The company has said that this cools the entire fridge and maintains the right temperature so that the food remains fresh for long. The refrigerators come with Samsung’s digital inverter compressor which, according to the South Korean technology giant, can save up to 50 percent of the energy.

The inverter technology used in the refrigerator is certified for 21-year lifespan durability as it comes with high-quality components. It also comes with a 10-year warranty.

The three-door model of the side-by-side refrigerator comes with two fridges and one freezer. There is also a customisable storage option that comes with the upper and lower fridge areas. Speaking of the model with the ice and water dispenser, it comes with a large water tank in which consumer can add water and enjoy chilled drinks or ice without having to install a separate filter for water.

We should mention that the new range of refrigerators come with features like Power Cool and Power Freeze. While Power Cool quickly cools off groceries and drinks with just a touch of a button, the Power Freeze can be used to firm up frozen foods and making ice quickly.

Another feature that is found in the refrigerator is EZ Slide Shelf that helps in organizing the items so that consumers can put in and take out food more easily, so there’s no ‘dead space’ in the refrigerator. It is built on rolling hinges and simply slides in and out.

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LG X4 (2019) with Hi-Fi Quad DAC support launched: Price and specifications

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LG X4 (2019) with Hi-Fi Quad DAC support launched: Price and specifications

After being absent from the mid-range smartphone segment for a while, LG is making its come back with the launch of a new device for its home market called LG X4 (2019). The newly launched X-series device from LG is meant for the audiophiles and music lovers as the X4 comes equipped with the Hi-Fi Quad DAC.

This feature is used in the upper range and flagship smartphones of the company but now the South Korean technology company is bringing it to the mid-range devices as well. The LG X4 (2019) comes with the MIL-STD 810G-certified build and has a 16MP back camera with AI features. According to the company, the LG X4 (2019) is the official successor of the LG X4. Here’s everything you need to know about the newly launched smartphone:

LG X4 price and availability

LG X4 comes as a Korea-only variant because as of now, it has been launched in the company’s home country only. The LG X4 (2019) has a price tag of KRW 2,97,000 (approximately Rs 18,000) and it will be available on all the local carriers from April 26 onwards. The smartphone comes in two colour options – New Platinum Gray and New Aurora Black.

As of now, there is no word from LG about the launch of its X4 smartphone in markets other than its home country.

LG X4 specifications and features

The LG X4 (2019) sports a 5.7-inch HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and it is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) SoC. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage. LG X4 (2019) runs Android 8.1 Oreo and it supports dual-SIM cards (Nano). As mentioned above, the LG X4 (2019) comes with Hi-Fi Quad DAC support which gives it a superior music and audio listening experience. Other than that, the handset also comes with the DTS:X support (7.1 channels) which according to LG, delivers a stereophonic audio experience with headphones. The LG X4 (2019) packs a 3,000mAh battery and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

On the camera front, the LG X4 (2019) comes with a 16MP primary rear camera packing features such as PDAF, AI Camera, and Time Helper. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture paired with front LED flash. The camera app of the LG X4 (2019) comes with AI support that helps the users to adjust the image settings for eight different subjects while optimising the overall quality. Also, it comes with Google Lens integration and also supports LG’s own digital payments app called LG Fee.

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Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 Public Beta is now available on four smartphones, 49 devices to receive the new update

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Huawei’s EMUI 9.1 Public Beta is now available on four smartphones, 49 devices to receive the new update

Till now, most of the Huawei’s smartphones came pre-installed with older version of the EMUI, the custom UI of the company. But the newest Huawei smartphones are coming pre-loaded with the EMUI 9.1 – the latest skin by the company. While it has not started officially rolling out yet, the company has released a list of 49 smartphones that would receive the new EMUI 9.1 upgrade in the coming weeks. The new update of EMUI brings lots of new features to the Huawei smartphones along with fixing some old bugs and issues. Before its official launch, the EMUI 9.1 public beta is being rolled out to four devices out of the 49 smartphones mentioned in the list.

Huawei took to Chinese social media platform Weibo to officially announce that the devices which are getting the public beta version of EMUI 9.1 are – Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Porsche Design edition. Other than the phones mentioned above, Huawei has started internal testing of few smartphones of the Mate 10-series and the Mate 9-series. The smartphones in Huawei Mate 10-series which will get the update are Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design Mate RS Porsche Design. Speaking of Huawei Mate 9-series, the list devices to get the update include the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, Mate 9 Porsche Design. Some other smartphones which are currently being tested internally are Huawei P20, P20 Pro, P10 and the P10 Plus. There are also Honor smartphones in the list, Honor 8A, Honor 8X, Nova 2s, Honor 7, Honor 10, Honor V10 and a few others. Huawei Nova 4, Nova 3, Nova 3i will also be getting the update.

Talking about the new EMUI 9.1UI, it brings a number of changes over its predecessor. It has new themes along with fresh icon designs. There are reports which claim that the new EMUI 9.1 comes with Huawei’s super file system which can save 14 percent of storage space by advanced compression algorithms and improve the read performance of the device by 20 percent. The EMUI 9.1 also brings fixes and other minor improvements over its previous UI. Although the exact date of the roll out of EMUI 9.1 is currently not known, but it is certain that the four devices which are a part of the public beta phase will receive the update sooner than others.

Other than the devices mentioned above, Huawei is also planning to push the new EMUI 9.1 update to Honor Nova 4e, Nova 3e, Enjoy 9 Plus, Enjoy 8 Plus, Enjoy Max and Enjoy 9s. Besides the smartphones, the EMUI 9.1 update will also be pushed out to some tablets of the Chinese electronic maker as well. The list of tablets includes the MediaPad M5 Lite, MediaPad M5 Lite, MediaPad M5 along with Honor Tab 5 and few other tablets as wells.

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Twitter India appoints Manish Maheshwari as the Managing Director

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Twitter India appoints Manish Maheshwari as the Managing Director

The Indian arm of microblogging website Twitter has appointed Manish Maheshwari, the former CEO of Network18 Digital, as the Managing Director for country operations. It is worth mentioning that the company has hired him nearly eight months after its Country Director Taranjeet Singh resigned from the post.

With the appointment of the new Managing Director, Twitter‘s Balaji Krish, who until now was handling the India operations of the company in the interim, will be going back to the company’s headquarters in San Francisco to resume his role as the Global Head of Revenue Strategy and Operations.

On joining Twitter India, Maheshwari will be reporting to Maya Hari, the company’s Vice President and Managing director of Asia Pacific. According to a statement issued by Twitter India, Maheshwari will be responsible for driving an integrated business strategy to take the company’s audience and revenue growth up in India.

He will be joining Twitter India on April 29 and will oversee the company’s teams in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Speaking on the new appointment, Hari said, ” The future of India is digital-first and full of possibilities with the world’s largest youth population and soon, the world’s largest workforce. We are thrilled to have Manish join us at this important time to take our Indian business to the next level. He has a successful track record of building strong digital businesses and leading teams in India, extensive experience working at the intersection of media and technology sectors, and a deep understanding of Indian consumer trends over the past 20 years. Under his leadership, we will continue to invest in India to empower all elements of Indian society to have a public voice to be heard through Twitter.”

It is worth mentioning that prior to serving as the Managing Director of Network18, Maheshwari has held leadership roles at Flipkart, txtWeb, Intuit, McKinsey and P&G.

Talking about joining Twitter India, Manish Maheshwari said, “The future of India is digital-first and full of possibilities with the world’s largest youth population and soon, the world’s largest workforce. I’ve been a Twitter user for more than 10 years now and I’m excited to lead Twitter India now to greater heights in the country. With premium Indian content on the rise in multiple regions across the country, I believe we are scratching the surface of what’s possible with Twitter in India. With our amazing teams across India, I’m bullish about the overall impact that Twitter India can create in the country and the influence of India on our global platform.”

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Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Digital launched in India: Price and specifications

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Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar with Dolby Digital launched in India: Price and specifications

German electronics maker Blaupunkt launched a new wireless soundbar in India named SBWL-01. The newly launched wireless soundbar is named SBWL-01 (200W) and it comes with support for Dolby Digital to give a pleasing and detailed audio experience to its customers.

Being wireless, it does not necessarily need any wires to be connected with any device or sub-woofers as it can be connected with Bluetooth, AUX cable or it can be connected with TV through the HDMI cable. Here’s a look at all the pricing details and specifications of the newly launched Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar:

Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar price and availability

The Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar comes with a price tag of Rs 13,990 and it is available on all major e-commerce platforms likes Amazon and Flipkart along with brick and mortar stores like Croma and Vijay Sales.

On the launch of the Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar in India, Andrzej Cebrat the Managing Director of Blaupunkt said, “We are excited to introduce our high-quality sound category product in the Indian market. Music has been an important part of our daily lifestyle as it has expanded its reach from being a mere leisure activity to an indispensable element in our existence. We believe, our product will emerge as a boon for GenX as“Blaupunkt’s SBWL-01 Soundbar with its performance-tuned sound will surely become the first choice of Indian users in the home audio market.”

Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar specifications and features

The newly launched Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar comes with 200W output which makes it a powerful speaker. It has one 8-inch woofer along with two 3-inches speakers to produce the sound. The SBWL-01 comes with a variety of options to connect with different devices and it supports AUX, Bluetooth, RCA, Optical and Coaxial input along with HDMI-ARC audio input. Additional features of the Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar includes 4 Pre-set Equaliser mode – Movie, News, Sports and Music which automatically sets the music according to the choice selected.

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blaupunkt SBWL-01 wireless speaker

As mentioned above, the Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar comes with Dolby Digital sound quality which, according to the company, gives a world-class sound and cinematic experience. It has a honeycomb look and design with the sub-woofer in Piano Black front. And being wireless, the Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar does not need any physical cables to be connected and it can be placed and used anywhere inside the home. The soundbar has a dimension of 97 x 6.6 x 7.4cm while the woofer has a dimension of 30.5 x 37 x 10.5cm.

With the launch of the Blaupunkt SBWL-01 Wireless Soundbar, the company has added another audio device to its ever-increasing line-up of equipment.

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WATCH: Xiaomi Redmi Y3 teaser video shows a dual-rear camera setup and a water-drop style notch

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WATCH: Xiaomi Redmi Y3 teaser video shows a dual-rear camera setup and a water-drop style notch

Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its new camera-centric smartphone named the Redmi Y3, which will succeed the Redmi Y2 that was launched last year. The official launch date of the Redmi Y3 is scheduled for April 24. But days ahead of its launch, the official video teaser of the Redmi Y3 has been released on YouTube. The video showcases Redmi Y 3 and its display with waterdrop shaped notch which, according to Xiaomi will include the 32MP selfie camera. In addition to this, it can be seen that Redmi Y3 has a gradient back finish with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

It will also have a dual-rear camera setup and will come with 4,000mAh battery. The video was published by Redmi India’s Twitter handle and it shows how durable the Redmi Y3 is. In the video, the smartphone can be seen kept in a bucket and it was tumbled down the. Once the ‘tumbling’ stopped, the Redmi Y3 was unbroken and intact without any scratches or broken parts.

Looking at the video, we see that the Redmi Y3 sports a large and vibrant display with a water-drop style notch with thick top and bottom bezels. However, the ones on the sides are shown to be thin. Moreover, it sports a dual-rear camera setup with a front 32MP selfie camera. The video also showcases the UI the Redmi Y3 will be running and looking at the type and style of icons, we can say that it runs on the MIUI 10. The UI will most probably be on top of the Android 9 Pie.

As mentioned earlier, the Redmi Y3 will be launched by the company in India on April 24 at an event in New Delhi. Prior to its launch some of the details have already been revealed by the company like its 32MP selfie camera and its 4,000mAh battery. But we will have to wait for the launch of the device to see what other specifications the Redmi Y3 holds.

Furthermore, it is also expected that the Chinese smartphone giant will also be launching the Redmi 7 alongside the Redmi Y3. And it won’t be a surprise if the company releases two phones at the same event. To recall, at Redmi Note 7 Pro’s launch event, the company launched Remi Note 7 as a surprise. So, it wouldn’t be surprising to see if Xiaomi plays the same card again.

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Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Comparison

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Realme 3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Redmi Note 7 Pro: Comparison

The much-awaited and talked-about Realme 3 Pro smartphone has been launched in India today. The handset is priced in the budget segment and competes directly with Samsung Galaxy M30 and Redmi Note 7 Pro – both of which managed to create quite a stir in the country with their specifications and affordability.

If you want to buy a smartphone in the budget range and are confused among the three, we have made your life simpler by comparing the specifications of the three. Here’s a look at our comparison of the features and specifications of the Realme 3 Pro smartphone with those of Samsung Galaxy M30 and Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 7 Pro. Take a look and let us know in the comments which among the three is your pick:

Display

Realme 3 Pro: 6.3-inch Dewdrop Full-Screen full-HD display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Samsung Galaxy M30: 6.4-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 6.3-inch FHD+ Dot Notch display protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Processor

Realme 3 Pro: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor

Samsung Galaxy M30: Octa-core Exynos 7904 14nm processor

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor

Rear Camera(s)

Realme 3 Pro: Dual rear camera setup with a 16MP Sony IMX519 sensor and a 5MP lens

Samsung Galaxy M30: Triple-rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor, a 5MP secondary sensor and 5MP ultra-wide-angle sensor.

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Dual rear camera setup with a 48MP and a 5MP sensor

Selfie Camera

Realme 3 Pro: 25MP AI selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy M30: 16MP camera

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 13MP AI front camera

RAM and storage

Realme 3 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM/128GB onboard storage

Samsung Galaxy M30: 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage

Support for memory card

Realme 3 Pro: Yes, capacity not disclosed

Samsung Galaxy M30: Up to 512GB

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Up to 256GB

Battery

Realme 3 Pro: 4,045mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M30: 5,000mAh battery

Redmi Note 7 Pro: 4,000mAh battery

Operating System (OS)

Realme 3 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie based on Color OS 6.0

Samsung Galaxy M30: Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Android Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Starting Price

Realme 3 Pro: Rs 13,999

Samsung Galaxy M30: Rs 14,990

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Rs 13,999

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Realme C2 vs Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7: Comparison

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Realme C2 vs Samsung Galaxy M10 vs Xiaomi Redmi 7: Comparison

Chinese smartphone brand Realme has today unveiled the successor of Realme C1 at an event in New Delhi. Dubbed Realme C2, the handset comes with a better processor and improved specifications than its predecessor. The entry-level smartphone from Realme competes directly against the liked of Samsung Galaxy M10 and Xiaomi’s Redmi 7.

All the smartphones mentioned are available in the same price range and offer similar sets of specifications. So much so, that it can be rather confusing for a person looking to buy an affordable smartphone to decide. Here we are comparing Realme C2 its closest competitors – Samsung Galaxy M10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 7.

Display

Realme C2: 6.1-inch HD+ waterdrop notched display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection

Samsung Galaxy M10: 6.2-inch HD+ TFT display

Xiaomi Redmi 7: 6.26-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection

Processor

Realme C2: Helio P22 Processor

Samsung Galaxy M10: Exynos 7870 processor

Xiaomi Redmi 7: Snapdragon 632 processor

Rear Cameras

Realme C2: 13MP camera + 2MP camera

Samsung Galaxy M10: 13MP camera + 5MP camera

Xiaomi Redmi 7: 12MP camera + 2MP camera

Front Camera

Realme C2: 5MP selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy M10: 5MP selfie camera

Xiaomi Redmi 7: 8MP selfie camera

RAM and storage

Realme C2: 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage

Samsung Galaxy M10: 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 2GB RAM/16GB storage

Xiaomi Redmi 7: 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage

Support for microSD card

Realme C2: Yes, up to 256GB

Samsung Galaxy M10: Yes, up to 256GB

Xiaomi Redmi 7: Yes, up to 512GB

Battery

Realme C2: 4,000mAh battery

Samsung Galaxy M10: 3,400mAh battery

Xiaomi Redmi 7: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system

Realme C2: Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0

Samsung Galaxy M10:  Android 8.1 Oreo

Xiaomi Redmi 7: Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Price

Realme C2: Rs 5,999 for the 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant

Samsung Galaxy M10: Rs 7,990 for 2GB RAM/16GB storage variant and Rs 8,990 for 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant

Xiaomi Redmi 7: Rs 7,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and Rs 8,999 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage

All the devices compared here offer somewhat similar specifications with slight change in their CPUs. But out of all three, the Realme C2 seems to be the most worthy option. The company has priced the device aggressively and it does hold its ground against its rivals. So, if the user wants a good entry-level phone with good specifications, they would not be disappointed with Realme C2’s specifications.

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Oppo A5s with water-drop notch display and 4,230mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

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Oppo A5s with water-drop notch display and 4,230mAh battery launched in India: Price and specifications

Oppo has unveiled a new smartphone that has a display with waterdrop notch and a big battery – the Oppo A5s. The newly launched device is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with 2GB of RAM and a 4,230mAh battery.

The Oppo A5s is priced in budget range of the Indian smartphone market and competes with the likes of Redmi Note 7 and the Samsung Galaxy M20. Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of the smartphone:

Oppo A5s price and availability

The Oppo A5s is priced at Rs 9,990 for the 2GB RAM/32GB storage variant. The smartphone model has gone on sale already and can be bought from Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Tata CLiQ, PayTM Mall and all offline stores. The Oppo A5s comes in two colour options – Red and Black. The other model of handset that comes with 4GB RAM/64GB storage will be available in May 2019.

Speaking on the launch, Charles Wong, CEO of OPPO India and President OPPO South Asia said, “OPPO is committed to scale new heights of product innovation and customer centricity through its products. At OPPO, we have always focused on simplifying the lives and needs of our customers by bringing together seamless smartphone experiences at competitive price points. With the launch of OPPO A5s, we aim to push the envelope further by giving our users more power with advanced technology and stunning design at a budget friendly price point.

Oppo A5s specifications and features

The Oppo A5s sports a 6.2-inch LCD waterdrop display with 1520 x 720p resolution and an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P35 SoC paired with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The Oppo A5s packs a 4,230mAh battery which, according to the company, can give up to 13.5 hours of video playback. Along with that, the smartphone also sports a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Oppo A5s runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 5.2.1 with ‘Smart Bar’ that is touted to make the UI smoother and easier to operate.

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Oppo A5s

On the camera front, the Oppo A5s comes with a dual-rear camera setup with 13MP 5P lens paired with a 2MP secondary sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Since the Oppo A5s is backed by a hardware depth engine, it enables the device to capture professional-grade Depth of Field (Bokeh). It is also paired with Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) which mitigates the warped (‘jello effect’) video when capturing fast action or panning.

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Realme 3 Pro, Realme C2 with dual rear cameras, Android Pie launched in India: Price and specifications

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Realme 3 Pro, Realme C2 with dual rear cameras, Android Pie launched in India: Price and specifications

Chinese smartphone brand Realme has today launched its Realme 3 Pro and Realme C2 handsets in India at an event in New Delhi today.

With the newly-launched Realme 3 Pro, the company plans to take on the Redmi Note 7 Pro that was unveiled this year by its rival Xiaomi. On the other hand, with Realme C2 it is targeting at first-time smartphone users.

Here’s a look at the pricing details and specifications of both the smartphones:

Realme 3 Pro, Realme C2 price in India

Both the newly launched smartphones from Realme are available in two storage variants in India. Realme 3 Pro is available in 4GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage models that are priced at Rs 13,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively.

On the other hand, Realme C2 handset is available in 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage variants that cost Rs 5,999 and Rs 7,999 respectively. While Realme 3 Pro will go on sale starting April 29, the entry-level Realme C2 will be available for purchase starting May 15. Both the devices will be available on Flipkart, Realme’s official website and offline stores in the country.

Realme 3 Pro specifications

The Realme 3 Pro smartphone, it runs Android 9.0 Pie based on Color OS 6.0 and features a 6.3-inch Dewdrop Full-Screen full-HD display that is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor, the smartphone comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM clubbed with 64GB and 128GB of internal storage respectively.

The Realme 3 Pro smartphone houses a massive 4,045mAh battery and the handset comes with a 20W fast charger in its box. For imaging duties, it comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP sensor and a 5MP sensor. The primary camera of the smartphone has the Sony IMX519 sensor and it has support for 960fps Super Slo-mo videos. The camera is also touted to come with a 64MP Ultra HD Mode. For selfies and video calls, there is a 25MP AI selfie camera on the handset.

Realme C2 specification

Realme C2 smartphone comes with a 6.1-inch HD+ Dewdrop Full-Screen display and is powered by an octa-core Helio P22 12nm processor that is clocked at 2.0GHz. The smartphone is available in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants that are clubbed with 16GB and 32GB internal storage respectively.

The newly launched Realme C2 smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and houses a 4,000mAh battery. For imaging duties, it sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP and a 2MP sensors. The device also has a 5MP selfie camera that is touted to be backed by AI enhancements and supports the facial unlock feature.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch in China gets delayed after ‘foldgate’

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Samsung Galaxy Fold launch in China gets delayed after ‘foldgate’

South Korean technology giant Samsung has postponed the media launch events of its Galaxy Fold smartphone that were supposed to be held this week in Hong Kong and Shanghai. The news of the delay in the launch of Samsung Galaxy Fold was confirmed by a company official just days after members of the technology press reported about defective review samples.

However, the executive did not mention any reason for the delay or disclose when exactly the launch will be taking place now. But then, we don’t need the company to officially declare the reason for the delay in the launch of the device.

We should mention that the company has not commented as yet about whether there is a delay in the launch of Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone in the United States.

The entire last week a number of reviewers reported about breaks, bulges and blinking screens after using the samples of Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone. And this happened just ahead of the smartphone’s launch in the United States on April 26. What’s even worse, most reports surfaced online just after a day of the reviewers using the smartphone samples.

A hashtag regarding the issue called #foldgate also started trending on microblogging website Twitter after the reports of these issues went viral.

Samsung also acknowledged the issue with this statement:

“A limited number of early Galaxy Fold samples were provided to media for review. We have received a few reports regarding the main display on the samples provided. We will thoroughly inspect these units in person to determine the cause of the matter.

Separately, a few reviewers reported having removed the top layer of the display causing damage to the screen. The main display on the Galaxy Fold features a top protective layer, which is part of the display structure designed to protect the screen from unintended scratches. Removing the protective layer or adding adhesives to the main display may cause damage. We will ensure this information is clearly delivered to our customers.”

Samsung Galaxy Fold is priced at $1,980 and the South Korean technology giant has also confirmed that it will be launched in India too. The company has said in the past that with Galaxy Fold, it is focussing on providing a much larger real estate in terms display to its customers. However, in a premium offering like Samsung Galaxy Fold, is simply not acceptable and the company must do all that it can to fix the issue before making it available for purchase.

Update: Samsung has announced that it has delayed the sale/launch of the Galaxy Fold smartphone in all regions indefinitely.

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CIA accuses Huawei of bring funded by the Chinese State Security, company denies allegations: Reports

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CIA accuses Huawei of bring funded by the Chinese State Security, company denies allegations: Reports

In the wake of the rising tension between the US and the Chinese electronics maker Huawei, a new leaf has turned. The US Intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by the Chinese state security. On Saturday, a report by The Times read that the new finding has added to the list of the allegations faced by Huawei Technologies in the US.

According to reports, the accuser is none other than the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who said that Huawei is receiving funding from China’s National Security Commission, the People’s Liberation Army along with a third batch of Chinese state Intelligence network. It should be noted that earlier in 2019, US Intelligence had shared its claims about the company to other members of the Five Eyes Intelligence-sharing group – Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

But Huawei has dismissed the allegations put on it, and in a statement a representative of the company said, “Huawei does not comment on unsubstantiated allegations backed up by zero evidence from anonymous sources.” The company along with the CIA and the Chinese state security agencies did not respond to the allegations and the news itself.

It should be noted that the new development between the US and the Chinese company comes at a time when the trade tensions between the US and Huawei are high. The US is also concerned that the equipment’s made and sold by Huawei could be used for espionage and spying but the smartphone maker has defended itself by saying that the concerns are unfounded. The authorities in the US are also probing the Chinese company for alleged sanctions violations.

Moreover, at the request of the US, last year Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s chief financial officer and the daughter of the company’s founder Ren Zhengfei were arrested in Canada. The US had put them under the charges of bank and wire fraud in violation of US sanctions against Iran. Even the founder of the company was arrested earlier, it was said that the arrest was ‘politically motivated’.

To the allegations put against her and the company, Wanzhou denied the wrongdoings and the allegations. With the tensions rising, the top educational institutions in the West have also severed their ties with Huawei to avoid losing federal funding.

Other than Huawei, another Chinese tech company, ZTE has also been with bad terms with the US on similar controversies. Last year between April and July, US sanctions forced ZTE to stop most of its business after the Commerce Department officials said that the company broke a pact. They also caught ZTE illegally shipping US-origin goods to Iran and North Korea. But the sanctions against the company was lifted after ZTE paid $1.4 billion in penalties.

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Here’s how Huawei P30 Pro performed in the bend and scratch tests

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Here’s how Huawei P30 Pro performed in the bend and scratch tests

Huawei’s latest flagship smartphone – Huawei P30 Pro – is arguably one of the best handsets that we have seen in 2019. In some aspects, it goes head-to-head with the Samsung’s Galaxy S10 that was launched early this year. Most smartphones today come with a full glass built with a metal chassis but being glass is also one of the reasons these devices are fragile. And Huawei P30 Pro is no different since it has a glass body too.

YouTuber JerryRigEverything, who is known for testing all flagship devices and popular smartphones, put Huawei P30 Pro to bend and scratch tests too. The smartphone seems to have survived the tests pretty well. Read on to know what happened.

In his video, JerryRigEverything is seen putting the Huawei P30 Pro to test and the device scratches on level 6 and level 7 of the Moh scale as it is made up of tampered glass. The scratch level on which the P30 Pro scratches is normal for flagship smartphones. The smartphone also goes through the flame test in which the device’s display was put under a lighter’s flame. Initially, some pixels on the screen turning white, but after 22 seconds of the prolonged flame being kept on the screen, the pixels die and the area never recover.

Other than that, the YouTuber also scratched the Huawei P30 Pro’s in-display fingerprint to see if it works after getting damaged. Even when the screen above the in-display fingerprint scanner got heavily scratched, the screen and the fingerprint scanner seemed to work just fine proving how durable Huawei P30 Pro.

But the Huawei P30 Pro did exceptionally well in the bend test.  In the video, it can be seen that when the device was bent, it didn’t receive any cracks on its glass screens on the front or at the back. But as mentioned above, the sides of the P30 Pro are made up of metal and it cracks when bent. The glass on top of the P30 Pro as well as the back-camera’s glass are resistant to scratches which makes the smartphone more reliable and durable than its predecessor, the P20 Pro. Moreover, the P30 Pro has an Infrared LED indicator which makes it possible to control the TVs and other electronic devices.

It should be noted that the Huawei P30 Pro was launched in India this month itself and it bears a price tag of Rs 71,990. Currently, the device comes in only one variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB inbuilt storage. The P30 Pro is available for purchase on Amazon in two colour variants – Aurora and Breathing Crystal. The key feature of Huawei P30 Pro is its quad-rear camera setup that comes with 50x zooming capabilities. It is powered by a 7nm HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC and is IP68-certified dust and water resistant.

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Realme 3 Pro set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

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Realme 3 Pro set to launch in India today: How to watch the live stream

Chinese smartphone brand Realme is all set to launch its Realme 3 Pro handset in India today at an event in New Delhi. The company will be live-streaming the event, so no matter you are, you will be able to watch the Realme 3 Pro smartphone getting launched. The handset was first announced at the launch of Realme 3’s launch last month.

Realme has shared a few teasers of the device that shed some light on the specifications of the handset. Realme 3 Pro is expected to be priced under Rs 20,000 in India and will compete directly with Redmi Note 7 Pro. Here’s everything that you need to know about the launch of the smartphone:

Realme 3 Pro launch: How to watch the live stream?

Realme will be launching its Realme 3 Pro smartphone at an event in New Delhi at 12:30 pm IST. If you wish to watch the live-stream of the launch event, you can do so on the company’s social media pages and its official website. We have also embedded the live-stream video on this page, so you can also watch the launch event here at 12:30 pm IST.

From the teasers of the smartphone, we know that the smartphone will exclusively be available on Flipkart. Realme is also touting the low-light photography capabilities of the handset. The smartphone went on ‘Blind Orders’ or pre-bookings on Friday.

Realme 3 Pro specifications, expected price in India

Realme 3 Pro smartphone is expected to carry a price tag that will be similar to its predecessor Realme 2 Pro’s. Also, considering that it will be competing directly with Redmi Note 7 Pro, the device will be priced below Rs 20,000.

Coming to the specifications of Realme 3 Pro, according to listings on Geekbench and Bluetooth SIG, the smartphone is said to run the Android 9.0 Pie based on Color OS 6.0. The handset will reportedly feature a 6.3-inch full-HD display and be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM.

Other than this, Realme 3 Pro smartphone is said to sport a 48MP sensor on its back panel. Details about other specifications of the handset are only speculated as of now.

It has been suggested that the smartphone houses a 3,960mAh battery and its connectivity options will include 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a fingerprint sensor.

The company has said that its newest offering will be able to support popular battle royale game Fortnite.

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Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000 that you can buy in India

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Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000 that you can buy in India

The mid-range segment of the Indian smartphone market has seen a number of great additions lately. You can now buy smartphones under Rs 30,000 and expect to get a number of premium features and specifications. Most smartphones in this segment are good performers too. Here, we have listed down top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000 that would make a worthy buy:

Samsung Galaxy A70

samsung galaxy a70

The newest handset from Samsung had to be on top of our list of smartphones under Rs 30,000. Samsung Galaxy A70 is priced at Rs 28,990 and it will go on sale in India starting May 1. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with One UI and features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display. Powered by Snapdragon 675 processor clubbed with 6GB RAM, Samsung Galaxy A70 has 128GB of internal storage. The handset has a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 32MP sensor, an 8MP sensor and a 5MP sensor.

Vivo V15 Pro

vivo v15 pro

Vivo V15 Pro is for photography lovers on our list. The smartphone is priced at Rs 28,990 and comes with a triple camera setup on its back panel that includes a 48MP million quad pixel sensor, an 8MP super wide angle sensor, and a 5MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera on the handset. Vivo V15 Pro houses a 3,700mAh battery and features a 6.39-inch Ultra FullView FHD+ Super AMOLED display.

Samsung Galaxy A50

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Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 9610 processor clubbed with up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone by Samsung comes with 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner and houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy A50 was launched at a starting price of Rs 19,990 in India.

Oppo F11 Pro

Oppo F11 Pro with 48MP camera to go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow

The handset from Oppo is available at Rs 24, 990 in India and it sports a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Panoramic LCD display and is powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC coupled with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP sensor. The selfie camera of the device has a 16MP sensor that supports Face ID tech.  Oppo F11 Pro comes with a 4,000mah battery and has a VOOC 3.0 charger that facilitates fast charging.

Nokia 8.1

Nokia 8.1

One reason we love Nokia smartphones from HMD Global is that they are all a part of Google’s Android One program. Priced at Rs 26,999, Nokia 8.1 sports a 6.18-inch full-HD+ display, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor and runs Android 8.1 Oreo. The device has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 13MP sensors and has a 20MP selfie camera.

Asus Zenfone 5Z

Asus zenfone 5z

The Asus Zenfone 5Z smartphone was launched by the Taiwanese electronics giant to compete with OnePlus 6. The smartphone comes with a 6.2-inch FHD+ LCD touch display and is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 8MP sensors. The handset houses a 3,300mAh battery and its base model was launched at Rs 29,999 in India.

POCO F1

xiaomi POCO F1

The key highlight Xiaomi’s POCO F1 is the fact that it offers the powerful Snapdragon 845 processor at a starting price of Rs 20, 999. The smartphone comes with a 6.18-inch Full HD+ notched display and comes with a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors. The handset has a 4,000mAh battery.

Nokia 7.1

nokia 7.1

Another smartphone by HMD Global on our list, Nokia 7.1 was launched in India at a price of Rs 19,999. The smartphone sports a 5.84-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display and is powered by Snapdragon 636 processor clubbed with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12MP and 5MP sensors and houses a 3,060mAh battery.

Moto G7

Moto G7

The recently launched Moto G7 sports a 6.2-inch Max Vision Full HD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC clubbed with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone houses a 3,000mAh battery comes with Android 9.0 Pie. The device packs a number of gestures that make life simple for the user and we really liked the smooth UI of Moto G7. The smartphone comes with a dual-rear camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a single 8MP selfie camera. Moto G7 is priced at Rs 16,999 in India.

Honor 10 Lite

honor 10 lite

Honor 10 Lite is available at a starting price of Rs 13,999 in India and it comes with a 6.21-inch full-HD+ display and is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor. The smartphone has a 3,400mAh battery and it sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP and a 2MP sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP sensor that is backed by AI.

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Why do you need an antivirus for your PC or laptop in 2019?

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Why do you need an antivirus for your PC or laptop in 2019?

The Windows ecosystem is not the same and has become much better when it comes to dealing with viruses, malware and attacks. These attacks could be just for kicks or to steal your precious data. With the latest Windows 10, the OS is becoming more robust and stronger. However, there are still loopholes that Microsoft tries to bridge with every update. These updates are sometimes far and few.

Which is why you still do need a good antivirus for your precious PC or laptop. These will not only save your data from being phished but will keep the door locked on those pesky hackers and peeping toms who want to watch your every move. At times we do feel that we are not going to any site that seems off, or are visiting just websites that are reputable and downloading from official portals only. However, there have been multiple instances where Windows users have confirmed that they were visiting only legit sources and not even using any external drives, yet their PC/Laptop got infected.

So why does this happen?

It can be multiple things or a mix of these things that infected your PC or laptop with a virus or malware. It can be an official Email you opened which had a virus strand. Or could be your child installed software without your knowledge. You might be a victim of a phishing attack, which has also put in a code of malware in your system. The possibilities are numerous and one can never be too careful.

So what do you do? We have Windows defender is that enough?

Windows Defender is good, but that is not the best out there. There are plenty of good antiviruses out there and one of the best antivirus for Windows is Bitdefender, which we have seen in the recent past. You can also try the free antivirus software by the company and see its advanced protection. It will keep your system protected and the regular definition updates make sure new viruses are dealt with from the get-go.

Other than this you might want to see who is accessing your internet connection or some unwanted people are on your home or office network. Similarly, use the internet from only known sources and avoid public networks at all costs. Get a better mobile data plan and tether internet from it to your laptop or PC, if you are unsure of the open internet network.

Also, keep a safe password on your ID’s including your WiFi network key. These should be hard to crack. A good password should have minimum of 1 upper case character, 1 special character and should be at least 8 or more characters long.

So in a nutshell, you should invest in a good antivirus software for your PC or Laptop, because Windows is becoming strong, but there are plenty of awful people out there who are building viruses and malware to steal your precious data by finding code loopholes in your system.

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Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 receive a price cut of Rs 2,000 in India

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Asus Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 receive a price cut of Rs 2,000 in India

Asus’s budget smartphones, Zenfonre Max M1 and the Zenfone Lite L1 have received a price cut of Rs 2,000 in India. In a press statement on Friday, the Taiwanese smartphone and electronics maker announced that the new prices for both the devices are now applicable on Flipkart. Both the Asus Zenfone smartphones were released in India in October 2018.

Asus Zenfone Max M1 price and specifications

Asus Zenfone Max M1 is now being sold at Rs 6,999 instead of its original price of Rs 8,999. The new prices of the device can be seen on Flipkart.

Talking about the specifications, the Zenfone Max M1 sports a 5.45-inch (720 x 1440 pixels) HD+ IPS display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes in dual-SIM variant and is powered by the Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 3GB RAM. Asus Zenfone Max M1 runs Android Oreo skinned with ZenUI 5.0. The device comes with 32GB of inbuilt storage with support for microSD card of up to 256GB. It also packs a 4,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging support.

On the camera front, the Asus Zenfone Max M1 comes with a single rear camera with  13MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, 1.12um pixel size and LED flash. While on the front, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, 1.12um pixel size along with LED flash support.

Asus Zenfone Lite L1 price and specifications

The specifications of Asus Zenfone Lite L1 is more or less similar to the Zenfone Max M1. Asus Zenfone Lite L1 too sports a 5.45-inch HD+ display and is powered by the Snapdragon 430 SoC. But the Zenfone Lite L1 comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage variant and it comes with expandable support of up to 256GB. The device packs a 3,000mAh battery without the quick charge support.

On the camera front, the Zenfone Lite L1 sports a single rear camera with a 13MP sensor but unlike the Max M1, the handset comes with a 5MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture, 1.2um pixel size along with the LED flash support.

Earlier the smartphone was available at a price of Rs 6,999 in India and now, it can be bought at Rs 4,999.

With the prices of the budget level smartphones of Asus revised, the company is giving more options to the users. And since the new prices fall in the range of some of the earlier budget smartphones such as the Nokia 1, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 and Xiaomi Go, the users have more devices to choose from according to their needs.

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Oppo A1k with 4,000mAh battery to launch soon in India: Report

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Oppo A1k with 4,000mAh battery to launch soon in India: Report

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo is reportedly all set to launch its A1K smartphone in India. The company is said to be planning to launch the upcoming Oppo A1K handset in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and the report suggests that the device will be priced under Rs 10,000.

According to a report in 91mobiles, Oppo A1k smartphone is all set to arrive in India soon. The technology website has shared a poster which they claim to have acquired from a retail chain source. The poster says that Oppo A1k smartphone will house a massive 4,000mAh battery and come with 32GB of internal storage.

In the poster, it can also be seen that the handset will come with a small waterdrop-shaped notch to house the selfie camera. The back panel of the smartphone can be seen to come with a single camera accompanied by a dual tone LED flash.

We should mention that there is no fingerprint sensor on the device, which can only mean that it will come with a face unlock feature.

Another thing that we must add is that Oppo A1k is not official as of now, so it can be a possibility that the company will be keeping the global launch of the smartphone in India. However, as of now, this is just a speculation and there is no word about it from the company. According to the NBTC certification, Oppo A1k smartphone will come with a 6-inch display or screen that is slightly bigger in size.

The handset is said to be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P22 SoC clubbed with 2GB of RAM. The listing also states that Oppo A1k smartphone’s dimensions are 154.4 x 77.4 x 8.4mm. The smartphone is said to weigh 165 grams and will be available in Red and Black colour options.

In an unrelated piece of news, Oppo has confirmed that it will be discontinuing its R series in favour of Reno and Find ranges. In an interview with MyDrivers, Oppo’s Senior VP Shen Yiren recently confirmed that the company is killing off its R series and would not be launching any more devices in the range. With this, the Chinese smartphone brand will now be focussing on its Reno and Find series.

The Reno series from Oppo is the newest among the three and the company recently took wraps off its Oppo Reno and Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition smartphones in China.

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Inbox by Gmail’s older versions have stopped working

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Inbox by Gmail’s older versions have stopped working

Technology giant Google killed off its Inbox by Gmail service earlier this month on April 2. However, a number of fans of Inbox by Gmail were able to use the older versions of the app on their smartphones till now. Those who did not like the idea of giving up on the app even downloaded the APK versions of Inbox by Gmail, which surprisingly continued to work even when the app was closed down by the search giant.

However, now these users have started reporting that fresh installs of the older APKs are no longer working for them. According to reports, an error signal is popping up every time users attempt signing in to their Inbox by Gmail IDs. This means that the older versions of the app are also about to lose support very soon. And if you are one among the people who have not been able to give up on Inbox by Gmail till now, you would now have no option but to live without it.

This change was first noticed by Android Police, and the report on the website claims that APK versions of Inbox by Gmail was updated and they could not get the older APKs to function. So most users who had this version of the Inbox for Gmail APK were automatically updated to v1.78, and now, they have a Gmail transition appearing.

The only way that the service will continue to work for you is if you have the app installed and turned off all the auto-updates for it. However, even the people who do have the app working for them have claimed that they have stopped receiving email notifications and they even need to refresh the app manually on their own. All of this indicates that the app is only limited for a very limited time.

Although Google closed down the Inbox by Gmail app on April 2, older Android versions of the app, as well as the iOS app, were unaffected even after it. However, now this seems to be changing.

It is worth adding here that in the last few months before closing down its Inbox for Gmail, Google added a number of features from the service to Gmail. Smart Reply, Nudges, and inline attachments are among the features from the email servive that made their way to Gmail. However, since only a few of the features that Inbox users loved made their way to the regular Gmail and many of them are not available even now, many users feel that using Gmail after being accustomed to Inbox is more of a downgrade.

If you miss the desktop version of the app, you can install the Inbox for Gmail extension on Chrome Web Store, which will make your Gmail look like Inbox. However, we should mention that this extension is not made by Google.

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Samsung Galaxy A10e receives Wi-Fi certification, expected to launch soon

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Samsung Galaxy A10e receives Wi-Fi certification, expected to launch soon

South Korean technology giant Samsung launched its Galaxy 20e smartphone recently in select markets. As the name suggests, the smartphone is a watered down version of the Samsung Galaxy A20 handset. And now, the company is planning to do the same with its Galaxy A10 handset as it will soon be seen launching its Samsung Galaxy A10e.

Samsung Galaxy A10e has been spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance website, which clearly points towards an imminent launch. We should mention that Samsung Galaxy A10 is currently the most affordable smartphone in the company’s Galaxy A series. To recall, the Galaxy A10 handset was launched in India in February this year and its price has been set at Rs 8,490. With Galaxy A10e, Samsung is planning to get an even more affordable option of the device.

A new smartphone from Samsung’s Galaxy A series with model number SM-A102U has received the Qi-Fi certification, which can only mean one thing: It will be launched soon. And it is being speculated that the smartphone will hit the stores as Samsung Galaxy A10e.

According to the listing on the website, Samsung’s upcoming smartphone will run Android Pie and support dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. It is worth mentioning that the listing of the device was first spotted by DroidShout.

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Image courtesy: Wi-Fi Alliance

However, we should also point out that not much is known about the Samsung Galaxy A10e as of now. However, if the South Korean technology adopts the same strategy that id did with Samsung Galaxy A20e, Galaxy A10e will be more affordable than Galaxy A10. And needless to say, it will be inferior in terms of hardware specifications as well.

To recall, Samsung Galaxy A10 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display and it is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC clubbed with 2GB of RAM.

The smartphone has a single camera on the back which comprises of a 13MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture on the front.

The device comes with 32GB internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. Samsung Galaxy A10 packs a 3,400mAh battery.

The smartphone was launched in India in February this year and it went on sale in March. The device was unveiled along with Samsung Galaxy A30 and Galaxy A50 smartphones, which are high-end models of the same range from the South Korean technology giant.

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Netflix starts testing a ‘random episode’ feature for Android

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Netflix starts testing a ‘random episode’ feature for Android

Do you often binge watch shows and films on Netflix? If the answer to that is yes, we have some news for you. The service is trying a shuffle button on its platform. According to a report that has recently surfaced online, the video-streaming platform has started testing the feature with some users of its Android app.

The report, which was first published on Android Police, claims that the company has already started testing the feature. There are two ways to make it appear: Firstly, there is a dedicated ‘Play a Popular Episode’ column on the home screen of the app which includes shows like The Office, Arrested Development, and Our Planet. If you are a fan of the first two, you can enjoy any random episode of the shows regardless of which season you want to watch. We should mention here that the shuffle feature makes perfect sense for nature documentaries where all episodes have their own theme.

Besides this, Netflix also has a ‘random episode’ button in playback controls that appears once you start watching a series. However, it does not appear for any and every series, the option only pops up for select series where the company feels it would make sense for the user to have access to it. This has obviously been done because there are plenty of shows which show one story being continued in many episodes and seasons. So, it obviously wouldn’t make sense for them to have the new feature.

For those who wish to rewatch some episodes of Friends, NCIS, or Grey’s Anatomy, having this feature makes perfect sense as they would be able to enjoy random episodes from the series. The new Shuffle feature also works well for anthology-type shows on Netflix like hello and Black Mirror.

In an unrelated piece of news, the platform is set to change its policy of not sharing viewership data of its original shows and films as the company has promised more transparency. Netflix has also added that the viewership data will be shared first with producers, followed by subscribers and then finally the press.

We should mention that this is a big step for Netflix as in the past, the company has declined to reveal the viewing habits of its members. The platform has also been criticised because on one hand, it is very secretive about its ratings and on the other hand, it does not shy away from making occasional claims about how strong the ratings are.

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Jio TV launches four new exclusive HD channels: Here’s what you should know

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Jio TV launches four new exclusive HD channels: Here’s what you should know

If you use Jio TV, you have a reason to be happy about. Reliance Jio has quietly added four new exclusive HD channels to its Jio TV video-on-demand and live TV platform. It is worth mentioning that tariffs are no longer a way to attract potentials subscribers. So, now telecom operators are trying to lure more users by expanding the content that they offer on their platforms.

We should mention that Reliance Jio already provides a large array of content to its subscribers. And now, the company is trying to for more ways to retain subscribers on its platform and to get more number of people to join it.

According to the listings on the Jio TV app, the users can now watch four new HD channels that are exclusively available on Reliance’s platform. These include Jio Bollywood Premium HD, Jio Bollywood Classic HD, Jio Tamil Hits HD, and Jio Telugu Hits HD.

The Jio Bollywood Premium HD has gone live last week, whereas the other three channels have been launched this week. All the four newly-launched channels stream movies with Bollywood Premium HD that shows relatively newer films and Classic HD that streams older films. As the names suggest, Tamil Hits HD and Telugu Hits HD have movies in respective regional languages.

With the addition of the new channels, Jio TV now offers a total of sixteen Jio exclusively channels.

We should mention that the new channels come on the heels of the addition of the picture-in-picture mode on the Android version of the Jio TV app. The feature enables the users to watch the Jio TV app while browsing other content on their smartphone.

For those unaware, Jio TV is a live TV application from Reliance Jio that comes with real-time access to over 600 TV channels to the telecom operator’s subscribers. We should mention that among the key features of the app are 7-day catch-up TV, pause support and recording support. The app is available in multiple languages including English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, Malayalam, Assamese, Odia, and Urdu. The app is available on Android as well as iOS.

Recently, Reliance Jio has expanded its range of services in India with the launch of Jio News. As the name suggests, Jio News is an online aggregator that is available for both iOS and Android and can also be accessed on the Web. The new service is aimed to provide its users with real-time news updates about various major events such as Lok Sabha, Assembly Elections 2019 and IPL 2019.

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Instagram is testing a Co-Watching feature on its app: Report

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Instagram is testing a Co-Watching feature on its app: Report

Facebook’s photo-sharing app Instagram is now reportedly testing a new feature that would enable users to co-watch the video content on the platform with their friends and get to see their reactions on the video via their smartphone cameras at the same time.

The feature would give users of the app the option of starting the split screen view and using it they will be able to apply face filters and other visual tools to their personal camera feeds, according to a report in Social Media Today.

Reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong took to Twitter to speak about the upcoming feature. She said, “Instagram’s co-watching media picker is essentially tabs of Explore, Saved and Liked. It’s somehow also showing me photos though. Unless Instagram designed co-watching so we can stare at an image together, it will be fixed when released.”

Besides letting users watch Instagram videos together, the upcoming feature will also provide them with interactive elements of being able to see and listen to their co-viewers in another minimized window. As of now, the option only supports two viewers, besides the Instagram Live function.

The report further added, “That could be somewhat restrictive, but then again, previous research has shown that 85 percent of the messages shared on Instagram are distributed to the same three friends, highlighting a desire for more intimate communication on the platform.”

We should mention that this is not the first time that a report about this feature has surfaced online. Last month, the feature got spotted for the first time and a report surfaced online which claimed that it will be called ‘Co-Watch’. It was also said that CoWatch would let you watch Instagram Stories, videos and IGTV content along with your friends, much like Facebook’s Watch Party. The feature was spotted in Instagram Direct Messaging code.

It is worth noticing that Facebook launched the Watch Party feature on its platform in July and it has said that it has facilitated more than 12 million ‘Watch Parties’. And this number has been given by the company for Facebook Groups starting July to November 2018.

It should be noted that as of now, Instagram has not commented on whether it is working on the feature or not.

In an unrelated piece of news, a different report has also surfaced online claiming that Instagram is considering to completely remove ‘Likes’ from its platform. With this in effect, only the person posting the picture or video will be able to see the likes and not his followers.

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