Microsoft might launch its next-generation of Xbox consoles at E3 2019

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Microsoft might launch its next-generation of Xbox consoles at E3 2019

Microsoft is planning to make a big entry at this year’s E3 2019 with a showcasing of next-generation gaming console. The name of the product and pricing details have not been known yet, however, we expect that Microsoft will soon announce more information ahead of its launch. News is that this console is going to be more powerful than the last version and will support 4K resolution out of the box. Microsoft had unveiled its future console roadmap sometime ago, which took place after the launch of the Xbox One X.

To recall, Microsoft had unveiled the next iteration of Halo game also at the previous E3, which was called the Halo Infinite. The rumours about Microsoft working on a game streaming service for Xbox consoles for Windows PC turned out to be true after the tech giant talked about the same. Its erstwhile announcement of a cloud service called, the xCloud will undergo public trials this year, too. The xcloud is generally considered better than the next-gen hardware and services. To recall, last year, in December, Microsoft revealed two about-to-launch consoles with the Codenames Anaconda and Lockheart.

Based on other rumours, we also deem that the high end version Anaconda will contain a sold state drive, and the lower-end Lockheart will come with a disc-less variant which will compliment xCloud. Along with this, there will be a new disc-digital initiative, which is meant for transferring data over physical libraries. According to reports, the latest Xbox devices will be backwards compatible with hardware of the current generation. Also, it has been said that new Xbox One X and One S might be launched with the new name, Halo Infinite.

With Sony likely to be absent when it comes to next-gen consoles, we are hoping that Microsoft will make a big move at the upcoming E3 2019. However, we are eagerly waiting for the PlayStation 5 that Sony is supposed to launch around this event. We guess we should just sit back and wait until the event comes so that we can experience these exciting new gadgets and realise, what the tech giants actually have up their sleeve.

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Vivo V15 price, launch date and specifications leaked

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Vivo V15 price, launch date and specifications leaked

Vivo’s newly launched smartphone in India, the V 15 Pro was received well with its triple rear and pop-up selfie cameras. But, now rumors are that the company might be looking forward to launching the Vivo V15 on February 25 in India. Vivo V15 will be a toned-down version of the Vivo V15 pro and will also be priced lower than its Pro model. The leaked information about the Vivo’s upcoming V15 reveals the speculated price and specifications of the smartphone.

According to the reports, the lesser version of Vivo V15 Pro will sport a 6.39-inch LCD Display, unlike the AMOLED panel featured on the its elder brother. It might be powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage, whereas the Vivo V15 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 675 AIE CPU. The leaked information says that the Vivo V15 will be sporting a triple rear camera setup, but it won’t have the 48MP camera we saw on the elder sibling.

The camera setup will have a 24MP main sensor + an 8MP wide-angle sensor + a 5MP depth sensor. And like the V15 Pro, the Vivo V15 will also have a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. The upcoming smartphone might be backed by a 3,700mAh battery with fast charging support.

The Vivo V15 should have the latest Android 9.0 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9. But contrasting the V15 Pro which has an in-display fingerprint scanner, the V15 might have a rear fingerprint scanner.

The leaked report on 91mobiles also revealed that the smartphone might release in the Indian market on February 25. Reports further say that the Vivo V15 might be priced between Rs 22,000 and Rs 25,000. The elder sibling, Vivo V15 Pro is priced at Rs 28,990 in which the user gets 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. And the pro model of V15 is going on sale from March 5 through online shopping platforms.

The specifications, price and release date of the upcoming phone hasn’t been confirmed by Vivo yet so there are chances the information is incorrect. But it is likely that the leaked information might be right.

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Nokia 3.2 will also launch at MWC 2019 with Android 9 Pie

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Nokia 3.2 will also launch at MWC 2019 with Android 9 Pie

Nokia has been working on a new smartphone with the model number TA-1157 for quite sometime. It is said that the smartphone is the Nokia 3.2, which is the successor of the Nokia 3.1. Earlier, the smartphone had passed the US FCC certification. Based on the leak, we have been able to know that it will have a vertical rear dual camera setup and will have a LED flash under the camera module. Now, it has been certified by WiFi Alliance, on the basis of which we have come to know more about the smartphone.

The WiFi certification indicates that the Nokia 3.2 will run Android Pie out-of-the-box. The tip was given by NokiaPowerUser who revealed the information displayed on the WiFi certification. However, the tip off didn’t say whether or not the smartphone will come with Android Go like many other smartphones manufactured by HMD Global. In terms of features related to connectivity, it is known that the Nokia 3.2 will have an NFC antenna at the back around the camera module. Two RAM variants include a 2GB and a 3GB RAM systems, which come with internal storage size of 16GB and 32GB respectively.

The Nokia 3.2 is touted to come with a 3,000mAh battery. As mentioned, the Nokia 3.2 will be the successor of the Nokia 3.1 that was launched last year in the month of May. The Nokia 3.1 sports a 5.2-inch 720×1,440 display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It now too runs Android Pie paired with 2GB or 3GB RAM. While the former has internal storage of 16GB, the latter come with 32GB storage. With the help of a microSD card, the device can hold extra storage of  up to 256GB. The rear camera has a 13MP sensor while the front camera comprises of an 8MP sensor that is meant for selfies.

Connectivity options of the Nokia 3.1 include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC and microUSB 2.0. Sensors on the device include a fingerprint scanner, gyro sensor, proximity sensor and compass. The handset brings a 2,990mAh non-removable battery and comes in blue, black and white colour options. The smartphone measures 146.3 x 68.7 x 8.7mm and weighs 138.3 grams.

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NVIDIA launches the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti aim at mid to high-range PCs

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NVIDIA launches the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti aim at mid to high-range PCs

NVIDIA GTX series is adding a new graphics card named NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti to the bunch. Just like the others in the ‘GTX Ti’ series, will be the successor of the GeForce GTX 1660, which was one of the top-end GPUs of NIVIDA. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti will be powered by 12th Generation Turing Architecture. And according to the company the GTX 1660 Ti is up to 3 times faster than the GTX 960 and 1.5 faster than its predecessor, the GeForce GTX 1660. The newly launched GPU will be priced at $279 (approx. Rs 19,818) and is available to purchase internationally.

The company has promised that it is capable of handling most of the AAA game titles of today. Based on the 12th generation Turning GPU architecture it takes advantage of all the Turing’s shader innovations. It supports concurrent floating points along with integer operations. The Turing architecture used in this GPU is more power efficient and delivers 1.5 times instructions per clock than the previous Pascal architecture.

The newly launched GPU is capable of giving up to 120FPS (frames per second) on most of the modern games. Popular battle royale games like PUBG, Fortnite and Apex Legends run smoothly at 1080p resolution, 120FPS.

The GTX 1660 Ti has 1,536 CUDA cores and has 6GB GDDR6 RAM, which runs at 12Gbps and has a boost clock of almost 1.8 GHz. It is also capable of supporting concurrent floating point and integer operations and has a unified cache architecture with 3 times L1 cache.

Besides the technical specifications of the new NVIDIA GPU it comes with GeForce Experience that is an application capable of making gaming on PC more accessible. With the GeForce Experience the users can access features like NVIDIA Highlights, NVIDIA Ansel and NVIDIA Freestyle.

With NVIDIA Highlights, the users can capture and record the game they are playing and upload it on the internet. Many games today support this feature of NVIDIA like PUBG, Fortnite, Metro Exodus, Hitman 2, Final Fantasy XV, Tekken 7 etc.

NVIDIA Ansel is a feature allowing the user to take in-game pictures. These photos can be shared on the internet or can be used to participate in the monthly photo contest on ‘Shot with GeForce’. More than 70 games are supported by NVIDIA Ansel such as Battlefront II, Shadow of Tomb Raider, Hitman 2, For Honor to name a few.

NVIDIA Highlights is a feature letting the user customise the appearance of their gameplays or pictures. This feature uses post-processing technology that can convert gameplay or photos into an oil painting or a water colour. It is also capable of making picture or gameplay look like a movie or give it a retro old school 1980’s look.

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Ubon SP 50  vintage looking wireless speaker launched in India at Rs 2,990

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Ubon SP 50  vintage looking wireless speaker launched in India at Rs 2,990

Developing vintage smart devices in this modern world where everything is becoming pocket friendly and mobile is a bold move. And Ubon has made that bold move by developing a wooden and wireless speaker named Ubon SP 50. These speakers were launched by the company on February 21. The Ubon SP 50 wireless speakers are priced at Rs 2,990 and will sell on Ubon’s official website as well as all the other online selling platforms.

Ubon, is a gadget and consumer electronics maker, which makes devices like wireless speakers, headphones, chargers, cables, protectors and other electronics accessories. With the launch of Ubon SP 50 wooden wireless speakers, the company has added another product to its wireless electronic goods category.

Mr. Mandeep Arora, who is the Co-founder of UBON said, “The SP 50 Wooden Wireless Vintage speaker offers premium music experience, is vintage in design with all modern and best in class technology. We believe the product was the need of the hour as people are always looking for products that not only provide best in class sound experience but are also eye catchy.”

The speaker, as its name suggests is made out of wood, but inside the wooden construct, everything is modern. It can connect with smartphones, laptops or other smart devices with Bluetooth. It has an in-built FM and also comes with Aux support, USB Drive slot and an SD card slot.

The wireless frequency of the Ubon SP 50 ranges from 60Hz to 15KHz, and has a bass power output of 10W to 20W. The company has said that the bass drivers in the speaker delivers “rich and balanced low-end bass without muddying the highs”. The Ubon SP 50 comes with a 2,000mAh rechargeable battery and gives a playback time of 6-8 hours. Although, it is vintage in its design and has a wooden construct, but it is compact in nature and is easily carriable.

This speaker is not for everyone, but it will attract people who have taste for vintage, old school things and most importantly, music.

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Now you can talk with up to 10 people at the same time using Jio Group Talk

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Now you can talk with up to 10 people at the same time using Jio Group Talk

Reliance Jio is cutting no corners when it comes to expanding its market and giving customers more reasons to opt for it. Jio has an app for every type of media fan, be it Jio Cinema for streaming movies or Jio Saavan where the users can listen to free music. Now, it has launched another app which allows the users to make group conference calls over VOLTE network. The app is named Jio Group Talk and it is available on Google Play Store. The iOS version of the app hasn’t been released yet.

With this app, the user can call up to 10 people at the same time and connect all of them in a group conference talk. The new app also comes with features like Lecture Mode, option to mute a person selectively on the group talk and adding/removing people. Even though the Jio Group Talk app is live and is available for download but it is still listed as trial version. The full-version of the app is expected to be launched soon. The app supports HD voice calling but it will be available only to the users who use Reliance Jio SIM in their smartphones.

Once users download it from Google Play Store, they would need to sign up using their Reliance Jio number. Then they will receive an OTP for verification. Once the verification and registration are done, the users will be able to use the app. The Jio Group Talk app will only work on Reliance Jio numbers which are in working condition and are active on devices. The user will be able to make a call like a regular phone call and then he can choose the option to add more people in the call. There is also an option to schedule a conference call as well, which mean the call will be made to all the people who the user wants in the conference call at the same time. The user won’t have to call people one at a time like they did before. Reliance Jio Group Talk has been listed as a ‘One touch multi-party calling application exclusively for Jio users’.

Users can add or remove the participants from the conference call, mute the participants, reconnect them and turn on the lecture mode. Lecture mode is a function in the app which allows only one person to talk while the others would listen. According to a report by TelecomTalk, there is only the voice calling feature in the app right now, but soon the company would add video calling and chat features as well.

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Honor Band 4 running edition fitness tracker to go on sale in Amazon on February 25

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Honor Band 4 running edition fitness tracker to go on sale in Amazon on February 25

Huawei sub-brand, Honor, has announced that the Honor Band 4 is going on sale from February 25 via Amazon starting 12PM IST. The price of this smartband has been confirmed to be Rs 1,599 and will come in two colour options—Lava red and green. Interestingly, the Honor Band 4 comes in two wear modes—wrist mode and foot mode. The foot mode of this watch has especially been made for fitness freaks. Honor claims that the foot mode works better when word on a foot than wrist.

To talk about the features of the device, the Honor Band 4 comes with a 0.5-inch OLED screen and is powered by 77mAh battery. It is water resistant and has 6-axis sensor that is meant to ensure improved running detection by measuring cadence, step length, ground contact time, foot strike pattern, landing impact, eversion excursion and swing angle. Also, the Honor Band 4 running edition provides reminders, incoming call notifications etc. To recall, the smartwatch was unveiled along with the Honor View 20 smartphone last month.

The Honor View 20 sports a 6.4-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display, with a resolution of 1,080×2,340 pixels. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie out-of-box skinned with Magic UI 2 and is powered by HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC. The device comes in 6GB RAM and 8GB RAM versions, which brings internal storage of up to 128GB and 256GB respectively. The single camera sensor is of 48MP, whereas the selfie camera on the front panel comprises of a 25MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, Infrared port and USB 3.1.

The Honor View 20 is powered by a massive non-removable battery of 4,000mAh and comes with multiple sensors. The sensors include fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity and compass. It comes in multiple colour options such as sapphire blue, phantom blue, phantom red and midnight black. The Honor View 20 measures 156.9 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and weighs 180 grams.

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode: 12 tips to kill the zombies and win the Chicken Dinner

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PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode: 12 tips to kill the zombies and win the Chicken Dinner

PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode is the hardest mode in the game so far and with it, the fiercest possible fight has begun. You don’t only have to kill other players, but you also need to deal with zombies from Resident Evil 2. PubG Mobile Season 6 has also been announced and we for one cannot wait to get our hands on it. Also, if you like playing PubG Mobile Online, then there might be some bad news for you. Tencent might put a 6 hours restriction on the game per day per player.

To make things easier for you, we are listing down 12 tips that you can follow to win your Chicken dinner and to defeat the deadly zombies in the PUBG Mobile Zombies Mode:

See where you land

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No matter which mode of PUBG Mobile you are playing, the place where you land always matters. We suggest you land at populated spots on the Map like Pochinki. Here, along with you, there will be a number of other players who will be engaged in fighting so that should kill off more number of zombies quickly.

Team work matters, especially at night

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It is impossible to survive the Erangel Map alone. So remember, your team members are not just your squad, they are your family. After sunset, you would find most zombies turning violent and they will begin attacking the players. At this hour, you are with your team, it would be easy for you to kill them together.

Zombie Bombs can kill a lot of zombies together

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The first thing that you should know about Zombie Bombs is that they don’t harm the players but will kill all the zombies around you. Isn’t that exactly what you need? But then, like any other weapons, you would have to collect them from houses and use them when its dark and your squad is surrounded by a herd of walkers.

Zombie Vaccine is a life-saver

In PUBG Mobile’s new mode, Zombies are literally everywhere and there is no choice for you but to encounter them. In such a situation, having Zombie Vaccine handy would help you heal more quickly. So, it’s a must-have if you plan to take on Zombies.

Keep your medical supplies with you

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The night is dark and full of terrors. And zombies. So, in order to heal from an attack, you must have your stock of first aid kits, med kits, energy drinks, and painkillers ready at all times.

Use vehicles to your advantage

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There’s a lot more that you can do with vehicles in the Zombie Mode as compared to other modes. For instance, you can use the vehicle to block the entrance to the building. This will prevent the zombies from entering the building buying you enough time to fire and hold them off till dawn.

Watch how you use your ammo

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Zombies can be killed by bullets, however, at night, when they show up from everywhere, it is not that easy to kill them all. So, use your ammo sparingly. Aim for headshots to eliminate them as quickly as you can and remember to save the ammo for the onslaught until dawn.

Kill of the Zombie Bosses

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Killing Zombie Bosses will give you better loot, and at times, you may even get an 8X. Once the dawn returns, you can pick up whatever the zombies have left behind like guns, bullets and melee. Itt will help you survive the next night.

Camping right is important

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To set up your camp, you should pick a building with a natural choke point such as a staircase to maintain a safe distance from the zombies in order to take them out. Defend your position and this tactic could buy you precious seconds to eliminate the enemies.

Know your Zombies

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One thing you should know about Zombies is that the ones that will appear on the second night would be more difficult to deal with than the first one. So, to deal with them, try and stock up with all kind of zombie repellents available.

Fight or flight

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After you’re done fighting the demons on the first night, heal up and prepare to run towards the centre of the map. So, you should spend the second night running as the Zombies are difficult and hard to fight and kill off.

Don’t forget the Chicken Dinner

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When it’s dawn, use your time to kill other players. Don’t waste your energy in killing zombies then. Remember, Zombies may be more difficult to deal with, but the Chicken Dinner cannot be won till you are the last man standing.

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How to create an IRCTC account to book railway tickets online?

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How to create an IRCTC account to book railway tickets online?

IRCTC or Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is meant for you to book train tickets online so that you don’t have to go through the pain of travelling all the way to the railway station and buying it. In order to avail this facility, you need to have an IRCTC account. Through this account you will be able to book your train tickets whenever you like, to any destination you want to go to. But if making an account is an impediment then you cannot reap the convenience of this online ticket booking platform.

But, it is actually very simple to make an IRCTC account. It is no rocket science and can be learnt easily as the process is very simple and quick. In this article we will guide you as to how to make an IRCTC account. Here are the steps for your assistance:

  • Visit the official IRCTC website.
  • On the home page of the website, find and click on sign up. This will take you to the page where you can start your registration for your IRCTC account.
  • There will a step by step process of completing your registration by providing all the necessary information. You will find a form, which you are supposed to fill once you begin your registration. Fill in all the required details in the formation that is asked there.
  • Once you have filled in all the information, click on Submit, and then OK.
  • Next, you will be taken to the terms and conditions page. Below which you will find an accept and a decline button. Press on accept.
  • In the end, you will need to activate your account by verifying it. Once you accept the terms and conditions, you will be given a code via mail or SMS, the information of which you had given in the form at the beginning of the registration. Write the verification code and your account will be made

Once this is done, you will receive a confidential mail giving you a user ID and password. You can change your password to what you want to.

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HMD Global launches a new variant of Nokia 6.1 Plus with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage

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HMD Global launches a new variant of Nokia 6.1 Plus with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage

HMD Global has announced the launch of the higher memory variant of their current smartphone, Nokia 6.1 Plus in India. The newest variant of Nokia 6.1 Plus will have 6GB RAM and 64GB of storage. Rest of the specifications of the newest released smartphone will remain unchanged. Like all other Nokia smartphones by HMD Global, Nokia 6.1 Plus is also in the part of Android One family, which means that they will get timely Android updates and security patches.

The newly launched variant of Nokia 6.1 Plus has been available in India starting February 22. Interested customers can buy the smartphone from Nokia’s online store or they can get its via retail mobile outlets starting March 1. Nokia 6.1 Plus 6GB RAM variant is be priced at Rs 18,499. As a part of launch offers, Airtel customers will get an instant cashback of Rs 2,000 and 240GB data over 12 months on the recharge of Rs 199, Rs 249 and Rs 448 monthly plans.

The previously launched Nokia 6.1 Plus was available in 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants. to recall, the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and comes with AI imaging features. Although the device was launched with Android 8.0 Oreo, it recently received the Android 9.0 Pie update. Nokia 6.1 Plus comes in three colour variants – Gloss Black, White and Gloss Midnight Blue. The company has said that the phone would improve with time as its AI keeps learning the user’s habits.

Nokia 6.1 Plus features a 5.8-inch Full HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. Nokia 6.1 Plus’ screen has 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 and the smartphone can hold a microSD card up to 400GB. The device has a 3,060mAh battery and it comes with support for Quick Charge 3.0. Nokia 6.1 Plus houses a dual rear camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 5MP monochrome sensor. At the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera. The camera of the smartphone has AI features such as depth of field, portrait lighting effects, face recognition, HDR support and optimized colour contrast. There is also the ‘Bothie’ feature where both the cameras can be used at the same time. It has USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack along with Bluetooth 5.0.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ go on pre-orders on Airtel Online Store, down payment starts at Rs 9,099

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ go on pre-orders on Airtel Online Store, down payment starts at Rs 9,099

Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e got unveiled at an event in San Francisco yesterday, and today, their pricing for India was revealed on Amazon India.  The smartphones can be pre-booked via Samsung’s official website, Amazon India, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq and Flipkart.

And now, Airtel has announced that the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ smartphones are up for pre-booking on its Airtel Online platform and as a part of the launch offers, the telecom major is offering the devices at a down payment of Rs 9,099.

The company has now started taking pre-orders on the Airtel Online Store, and the devices will begin shipping starting March 6. Customers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone with a down payment of Rs 9,099 and the rest of the money can be paid via EMIs. We should mention that these EMIs will include a payment of postpaid plans from the telecom major as well. The postpaid plan being offered will come with 100GB of data, unlimited voice calling and a free one-year subscription for Amazon Prime. In addition to this, customers will also get a Netflix subscription for three months.

It is worth noticing that customers would have to pay 24 EMIs of Rs 2,999 each for Samsung Galaxy S10 for the 128GB storage variant. If you buy the 512GB storage model of Samsung Galaxy S10, you would have to pay a down payment of Rs 13,809 and 24 EMIs worth Rs 3,499.

We should point out that for Samsung Galaxy S10 bundled with Airtel’s plan, you would pay Rs 81,075 for the 128GB storage variant and Rs 97,785 for 512GB storage model. Otherwise, the former costs Rs 66,900 and the latter is priced at Rs 84,900.

If you are interested in buying Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone, you would have to pay a down payment of Rs 15,799. However, the EMI amount will not change. We should point out that the most affordable of the lot – Samsung Galaxy S10e – is not listed for the offer. For the 512GB storage variant and the 1TB storage model, the cost of down payment increases to Rs 20,399 and Rs 35,099 respectively. While the cost of EMIs for the 512GB storage variant is Rs 2,999, that goes up to Rs 3,499 for the 1TB storage variant.

So you pay Rs 87,775 for the base model and Rs 1,04,375 for the 512GB storage variant. Otherwise, the former is priced at Rs 73,900 and the latter costs Rs 91,900. Customers are expected to pay extra for Airtel’s services.

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ beats Google Pixel 3 in the DxOMark selfie camera test

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Samsung Galaxy S10+ beats Google Pixel 3 in the DxOMark selfie camera test

Samsung seems to be grabbing all the headlines now with its newest offerings to the smartphone world – the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. The smartphones come with the top-of-the-line processor, Infinity-O display, great camera setup and much more. This time the camera of the S10+ has grabbed the headlines as it has been ranked as the best selfie camera smartphone right now. The Galaxy S10+ beat Google’s Pixel 3, which held the title earlier and which happens to be known for its photography-centric features.

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Samsung Galaxy S10+ both come with a triple rear camera setup but it is the plus-sized variant of Galaxy S10 which has the dual front camera. The front camera setup of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ comprises of a 10MP primary selfie camera with 1.22-micron pixels, f/1.9 aperture and Dual-Pixel autofocus + an 8MP f/2.2 RGB secondary sensor for depth sensing. Google Pixel 3 too had dual selfie camera and it was ranked at the top of the charts, but Galaxy S10+ overthrew the old champion of selfie cameras.

In a test by DxOMark, Samsung Galaxy S10+ has got a selfie camera score of 96, which is the highest any Samsung smartphone has ever scored. Google Pixel 3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 both score 92 in the selfie camera test. So, Galaxy S10+ became the first Samsung phone to score that high on the charts. Samsung Galaxy S10+ got an overall score of 109 in the camera test, which is the same as other smartphones like the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Huawei P20 Pro. Both these phones from Huawei had great cameras.

DxOMark is an independent image quality measurements and rating website for smartphones, cameras and lens since 2008. The website recently started reviewing and scoring selfie cameras of smartphones and till now the Pixel 3’s dual selfie cameras were standing at the top.

DxOMark said that the Samsung Galaxy S10+ has “the best front camera performance for both still images and video.” The review of the website talks about the picture detail of the Galaxy S10+ camera, its low noise and its improved bokeh effect in Portrait mode.

But it should also be noted that when testing the rear camera of the Galaxy S10+, it did not beat Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro, instead, it had the same score as them. The rear camera of Samsung’s plus-sized flagship comprises of a 12MP primary camera with 1.4-micron pixels and Dual Aperture (f/1.5-2.4), Dual-Pixel autofocus and OIS + a 16MP secondary camera with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.4 lens + a 12MP telephoto f/2.4 camera with PDAF and OIS.

Coming to camera samples, DxOMark said that the still photo performance of the device is great and it does an ‘outstanding’ job with its dynamic range. The pictures taken from Galaxy S10+ were great in their exposure, bokeh and colour. Samsung Galaxy S10+ is currently selling for a starting price of Rs 73,900.

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Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus and Xperia L3 specifications, price leaked

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Sony Xperia 1, Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus and Xperia L3 specifications, price leaked

Japanese consumer electronics maker Sony will soon be seen unveiling its new Xperia smartphone lineup at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2019, which is scheduled to begin on February 25. However, there is no need for you to wait until then to see what the company will be launching.

This is because a report has surfaced on technology website 91mobiles with the leaks of the entire lot along with images, specifications and pricing details. The report says that Sony will be seen launching four smartphones at the upcoming technology show. These include Sony Xperia L3, Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus and the company’s flagship smartphone – Xperia 1.

We should mention that the names of the smartphones are the same as a previous leak by renowned tipster Evan Blass. The tipster had shared the images of Xperia 1, Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus on his Twitter profile just a few hours before the report had surfaced online.

In the image, it can be seen that Sony is not changing the Xperia look too much. All the four devices will sport a design that is similar to Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ3 that was launched last year. The devices will have curved metal edges and come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that will be embedded in the power buttons. However, even in this day and age, the bezels of the smartphone will be disappointingly large.

So, if you thought that Sony’s smartphones will come with an edge-to-edge display, you will have to be disappointed. But then, Sony will be getting something different as the devices will come with a 21:9 aspect ratio on its higher-end devices. The company even has a name for this kind of display and it will be calling it ‘Cinema-wide.’ This suggests that the display of smartphones will prove to be excellent when used for watching videos. Here’s a look at the rest of the specifications of the upcoming devices from Sony:

Sony Xperia 1

  • 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display with an aspect ratio of 21:9; support for recording 4K HDR video in 21:9 format, and super slow-mo videos
  • Triple rear camera setup with 12MP sensors (one regular wide-angle; one super-wide; one telephoto).
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage (microSD card support of up to 512GB)
  • 3,300mAh battery with fast charging
  • Android Pie
  • Price: CHF 1,099

Sony Xperia 10

  • 6-inch full HD+ display with 21:9 aspect ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage
  • 13MP+8MP dual rear cameras, 8MP selfie camera
  • 2,870mAh battery
  • Android Pie
  • Price: CHF 399

Sony Xperia 10 Plus

  • 6.5-inch full HD+ display with 21:9 aspect ratio
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage
  • 12MP+8MP dual rear camera, 8MP selfie camera
  • 3,000mAh battery
  • Android Pie
  • Price: CHF 499

Sony Xperia L3

  • 5.7-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
  • MediaTek 6762 processor paired with 3GB of RAM
  • 13MP+2MP dual rear cameras, 8MP selfie camera
  • 3,300mAh battery
  • Android Oreo
  • Price: CHF 199

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It is official, Oppo F11 Pro will launch on March 5: Will come with VOOC 3.0 fast charging

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It is official, Oppo F11 Pro will launch on March 5: Will come with VOOC 3.0 fast charging

Only a few days are left for the Oppo F11 Pro to launch. The much-awaited smartphone that has been leaked on a continuous basis will launch on March 5, as pert the company. According to previous teasers publicised by Oppo, the F11 Pro model will come with a 48MP rear camera sensor, 5MP front camera sensor, and a 3D gradient casing.

Another key highlight of the Oppo F11 Pro is that the device will have a Super Night Mode for enhanced low light photography. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has also confirmed that the device uses AI to produce professional quality photos. The Super Night mode will utilise AIe,Ultra clean engine as well as colour engine to give its user exceptional shots, as per the company. OIS (optical image stabilisation) is also going to be part of the package.

Other key highlights of the Oppo F11 Pro include VOOC 3.0 fast charging support, a notchless display and a screen with minimum bezels. Also, it has been confirmed by the company that the handset will have a fingerprint sensor. Another big news about Oppo surrounds its August, 2018 launched smartphone—the Oppo F9 Pro. This smartphone has received a price cut of Rs 2,000. Where it earlier costed Rs 21,990, it now comes at a price of Rs 19,990.  The smartphone sports a 6.3-inch 1,080×2,340 display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

It has 4GB and 6GB RAM variants, both of which carry an internal storage of 64GB data. With the help of a microSD card, the device can hold up to 256GB of extra data. There is a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP and a 2MP sensors. On the other side, on the front panel, there is a 25MP camera sensor meant for clicking selfies. Connectivity options of the Oppo F9 Pro includes WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and microUSB 2.0 charging port.

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Finally, Facebook is going to shut down its spyware VPN app Onavo

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Finally, Facebook is going to shut down its spyware VPN app Onavo

Facebook’s Onavo Protect app is about to shut down in the coming days, and this will cease it from accessing data of users for market research. However, it will continue operating as a Virtual Private Network for a limited period of time in order to allow users to find a replacement. The recruitment of new users for the Facebook Research app has also completely stopped.

However, Facebook Research app studies which are ongoing will continue. It has decided to run paid programs where users will be remunerated for giving up their privacy since more scrutiny of privacy violation has begun by search engines.

Onavo has billed itself in such a way, that it is able to curb apps from using background data. It will provide a secure VPN network so that your personal information remains reticent. However, it will take into account, the amount of time you spend using apps, mobile and WiFi data you use per app, websites you visit, your country, device and network type.

A Facebook spokesperson said, “Market research helps companies build better products for people. We are shifting our focus to reward-based market research which means we’re going to end the Onavo program.”

To recall, Facebook acquired Onavo in 2013 for a price of $200 million so that it can use its VPN app and gather data about what people are doing on their smartphones. Last year Apple made Facebook remove the Onavo VPN app from app store due to privacy concerns. However, Facebook repurposed Onavo code to use it in its Facebook Research app. This app was reportedly paying $20 gift cards to users in the US between the age group of 13 to 35 years per month in return of letting them spy on them.

The social media giant ran an obscure program, which informed nothing to users other than whom it recruited for its Facebook Research program. A Facebook spokesperson reportedly said that there is nothing secret about this. However, it threatened users with legal action if they discussed anything publicly about the programme.

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Panasonic unveils new ACs in India, price starts at Rs 39,900

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Panasonic unveils new ACs in India, price starts at Rs 39,900

Japanese electronics company Panasonic has launched new ranges of air conditioners in India named Advance series and Arch series. The ACs come with Twin Cool Inverter, Aerowings and 4-way Airflow, which provides ample cooling and saves energy. The company has stated that the new range of ACs are capable of removing harmful particles from the air like PM 2.5. It also comes with Nanoe technology and AG Clean Filter which is capable of making the air clean.

According to the company, the newly launched AC ranges are durable, tough and have corrosion-free parts in them. With its new ranges of ACs, Panasonic’s aim is to provide ‘Quality Air for Life’ to its customers, according to the company. They are priced from Rs 39,900 to Rs 53,990 and come in 3-star and 5-star category. Their models come in 1 ton, 1.2 ton,1.5 ton and 2 ton variants. These ACs can work between a range of 145 V to 285 V and can be used without setting up a stabilizer. The newly launched air conditioners come with a 10-year warranty on inverter compressor and a 5-year warranty on eco tough outdoor casing.

Speaking about the new devices, Gaurav Sah, Business Head of Air Conditioners Group, Panasonic India said, “Our new range not only aims at improving indoor air quality, but also promotes better and healthier living among consumers by helping them make informed choices.”

The newly launched ACs have three vital elements – Maximizing comfort, prioritizing health of the user and the durability of the product. The Aero-wings in the ACs has 4 way swings which give a wider air flow. After reaching the temperature set by the user, blades of the AC direct the air towards the ceiling so that it can give ‘Shower Cooling effect’. This feature makes sure that the air and the temperature spreads evenly in the room rather than cooling only the front of the AC. They also have a powerful mode which cools the room/environment quickly.

Sah further added that, “Panasonic air conditioners have been commanding No. 1 position in Japan for the last 10 years. We are also the No 1. Brand in the Asia Pacific and worldwide we have sold more than 10 Cr ACs. India is a strategic market for our growth in the segment and with such advancements, we are looking at growing our market share by 15% in the next three years.”

The company guarantees that the Nanoe technology used in the AC purifies the air and removes 99% of dust, PM2.5, stops virus and bacteria growth. The technology uses ‘nano-sized electrostatic atomized water particles to deodorize and remove the harmful substances’ from the air even when the AC is turned off. The newly launched Panasonic Arch series uses AG clean filter which uses silver ions that have anti-bacterial effect and it also improves the air-quality of the room.

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Meizu Note 9 with a 48MP primary sensor set to launch on March 6

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Meizu Note 9 with a 48MP primary sensor set to launch on March 6

Chinese smartphone brand Meizu upcoming smartphone Note 9 or M9 Note has been leaked several times over the last few weeks. And now, the company has confirmed that it will be launching the Meizu Note 9 smartphone in China next month on March 6. With this, it has also been confirmed by the company that the upcoming device will be called Meizu Note 9 and not Meizu M9 Note.

We should mention that Meizu Note 9 smartphone has previously been spotted on TENAA, and the listing gave us an insight into the specifications and the design details of the device. Furthermore, another smartphone called Meizu 16s has also surfaced online and its image reveals the front panel of the handset.

To announce the launch date of the Meizu Note 9 smartphone, the company published a poster on Chinese social networking website Weibo. The image that has been posted confirms that the Meizu Note 9 smartphone will be launched in China on March 6 next month. However, this is the only detail that we got from the poster of the smartphone.

However, we do have some details about the Meizu Note 9 smartphone because it got listed on TENAA. According to the listing, the device will come with a waterdrop-shaped notch and have a slightly broader chin at the bottom. Meizu Note 9 smartphone will come with a glossy back panel and it will house dual rear cameras that will be stacked vertically one below the other. The listing also suggests that the device will house a fingerprint scanner on its back panel. Furthermore, it is expected to come with a metallic frame that will have the power and volume buttons on the right edge and the SIM tray on the left edge.

Some specifications of the smartphone have also surfaced online. Meizu Note 9 smartphone will reportedly run Android 9 Pie operating system and feature a 6.2-inch full-HD+ (1080×2244 pixels) IPS display. The smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 675 processor clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device is expected to come with a 48MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary camera on its back panel. The listing on TENAA also says that Meizu Note 9 will come with a 20MP selfie camera and house a 3,900mAh battery.

The device is expected to be available in Dark Ochre, Silver Ochre, and Starry Blue colours after its launch. To recall, Meizu made a comeback in the Indian market in December last year by with its M16th, M6T and C9 smartphones.

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Google Play Protect to start warning users if they install apps aimed at older Android versions only

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Google Play Protect to start warning users if they install apps aimed at older Android versions only

Last year, Google had imposed new regulations on Google Play Store in order to make Android apps target recent Android versions only. The intention was to establish security measures in new Android apps. For example, restricting background apps and runtime permissions. Runtime feature was incorporated in Android 6.0 Marshmallow (API level 23). New applications were submitted to Google Play from August 2018 aiming at Android 8.0 Oreo or higher. At the same time, there are existing updates submitted after November 2018 that are also aimed at API level 26.

As per the new timelines, these apps are required to target Android 9.0 Pie or higher by August 2019. Also, there are updates of the existing apps, which are required to target API level 28 or higher ROM by November 2019. We foresaw these changes considering our knowledge about the advancing API level restrictions on the Google Play Store. Chinese applications such as Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent are going to be persuaded to target applications with newer API levels. Google will tackle other app stores for ensuring the same, too.

To give you the timeline of this, new apps will receive warnings and be told to target Android 8.0 Oreo, if not higher by August 2019. In November 2019, new versions of existing apps will get warning to not target API below level 26. From 2020, the target API level requirement will advance annually.

With this move, users will have the latest app versions that will give them a better user experience. The ones who are part of Android 8.1 Oreo programme or higher, will eventually get advanced versions of apps and the apps for older Android versions are going to become extinct.

Google can only restrict apps from targeting older Android versions, which are exclusively part of its own platform. However, the ones which are part of other platforms, Google cannot compulsorily curb them. In case you want to download them, Google will give you a warning about it being obsolete. However, if you want to download them, you can ignore the warning and go ahead.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 to undergo Android Pie based MIUI 10 Global beta testing

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 to undergo Android Pie based MIUI 10 Global beta testing

Well, it is about time. Xiaomi has started with the global beta testing of the Android 9.0 Pie update for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Note 6 Pro, and the Redmi Y2. This new update is supposed to come with MIUI 10 on top. The ones who are enrolled in the beta testing programme will be able to experience it before the Android Pie skinned with MIUI 10 update is officially rolled out. For this, the company is taking team testing, which will go until March 15. On the other hand, the MIUI Global Beta ROM based on Android Pie is going to roll out from March 19.

The users who want to participate in the beta testing programme should have an unlocked bootloader on their Xiaomi smartphones and use the latest MIUI Global Beta ROM. Also, it would be good if the tester knows about ROMs, bootloader unlocking, and flashing MIUI ROMs. Xiaomi is also planning to start beta test update for the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

To recall, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with 5.99-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1,080×2,160 pixels. The screen aspect ratio is 18:9 and the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has 4GB and 6GB RAM variants, both of which carry an internal storage of 64GB. With the help of a microSD card slot, the smartphone can store up to 64GB of additional files.

In terms of camera, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro comes with a dual rear camera setup, which comprises of a 12MP and a 5MP sensor. The front camera on the other hand, which is meant for taking selfies, comes with a 20MP sensor. Connectivity options include WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, Infrared port and microUSB 2.0.

When it comes to sensors, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro brings a fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, gyro sensor, proximity sensor and compass. The device packs a non-removable battery of 4,000mAh and comes in black, gold and blue colour options. The measurement of the device is 158.6 x 75.4 x 8.1mm and it weighs 181 grams.

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e India price revealed on Amazon India

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Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e India price revealed on Amazon India

After months of rumours and reports, South Korean technology giant Samsung has finally launched its flagship smartphones – Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e. The devices pack very powerful specifications and Samsung has added some very impressive features like Infinity-O display and ultrasonic on-screen fingerprint scanner in order to make its tenth-anniversary edition stand out among the premium devices.

Just a day after being launched in San Francisco, Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e smartphones have got listed on Amazon India’s website. The three smartphones are now available for pre-orders, and the e-commerce giant has also listed their pricing details in India.

To begin with, the base variant of vanilla Samsung Galaxy S10 – which comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage – has been listed at Rs 71,000. While the high-end variant – that has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage – can be bought that Rs 92,000. However, currently a discount can be availed on the two models and they can be bought for Rs 66,900 and Rs 84,900 respectively.  Although the website does not mention this, the discount may only last until the pre-order period.

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Coming to Samsung Galaxy S10+, which is the most premium of the lot, its base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs 79,000, but can be bought at Rs 73, 900. The 8GB RAM/512GB storage model of the smartphone is listed at Rs 92,000, but can be bought at Rs 84, 900 on Amazon India as of now. Speaking of the 12GB RAM and 1TB storage variant, it is listed at a price of Rs 1,29,000 on the shopping website but can be bought for Rs 1,17,900.

The most affordable of the three smartphones is the Samsung Galaxy S10e. Only the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the smartphone has been listed on Amazon India and it has been priced at Rs 59,000. However, currently, it can be bought at Rs 55,900 via the e-commerce website.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S9+

We should also mention that a cashback of up to Rs 6,000 is also available on purchases that will be made via HDFC Bank credit and debit cards. Those who will pre-order the smartphone will be able to buy the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Buds at discounted prices of Rs 9,999 and Rs 2,999 respectively.

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Google I/O 2019 tickets go live, will be available till February 28

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Google I/O 2019 tickets go live, will be available till February 28

Last month, Google announced the dates of its developer conference Google I/O 2019. The search giant’s CEO posted on Twitter that Google I/O 2019 will be scheduled from May 7 and will go on till May 9.

The event will take place at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California where the company has organized earlier I/O events. Google has finally made the tickets for Google I/O 2019 event live for those who are interested in attending the conference. The technology giant is accepting applications for tickets starting today to February 27, 5PM Pacific Time (06:30AM IST). After that, the company will choose the applicants on February 28.

People who want to get the tickets for the upcoming Google’s developer conference should know the following details:

  1. They need to have a Gmail account.
  2. They need to have a valid payment method.
  3. They need to fill a ticket form.
  4. Google will be choosing from the list of applicants who applied for the tickets.
  5. The selected individuals will be charged for the type of ticket they selected during their registration.
  6. The users can choose from two tickets – Academic tickets which costs $375 (approx. Rs 26,684) and General admission tickets which costs $1,150 (approx. Rs 81,828).

The academic ticket is only valid for a full-time student studying in high school, college, professor, faculty or staff member. General admission ticket, on the other hand, is valid for everyone else.

Google I/O is the event where the company unveils new technologies and talks about the new updates of its old apps and services. In Google I/O 2019, the company will be unveiling the next generation Android OS platform – Android Q. There is not much known about what the newest iteration of Android will bring aside from few reports which talks about a system-wide dark mode.

There is little chance that the company will launch Google Pixel 4 as of yet, as the company unveils its hardware in October. But there are reports that two new budget-oriented mid-range smartphones named Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite might be launched at the upcoming Google I/O. These phones will be exactly what their names suggests – a ‘liter’ version of the 2018 flagships smartphones.

There is also news floating around online that Google has been working on a new device called ‘Google Coral’ which might be a tablet of sorts. It has been seen at a few benchmark websites, and reports suggest that the device is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and it will run Android Q. With only few months to go, we might get more news about what the technology giant will be unveiling and what it has planned for the users in 2019.

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Nokia 2.1 starts getting Android Pie Go update

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Nokia 2.1 starts getting Android Pie Go update

HMD Global has been on a updating spree of Android Pie for scores of Nokia smartphones. Though Nokia 8 hasn’t been part of this line-up, it received the Android 8.1 Oreo yesterday. Now, the Nokia 2.1 has received the Android Pie update and it is the Go Edition. The Nokia 2.1 was launched last year with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). Just like many other Nokia phones, this one is part of Google’s Android One programme and will get one more big update after this to Android Q.

The Smartphone sports a 5.5-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720×1,280 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and paired with 1GB RAM.

The 1GB RAM is coupled with an internal storage of 8GB and there is a microSD card slot, which helps the Nokia 2.1 to hold up to 128GB of data. On the rear, there is an 8MP camera sensor and at the front, there is a 5MP selfie camera sensor. Connectivity options of the device includes WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and microUSB 2.0. The smartphone is powered by a non-removable battery of 4,000mAh.

HMD Global had announced that the Nokia 3.1 Plus was supposed to receive Android Pie in January this year too, however, it missed the mark. No information is yet available on when this will happen.

To recall, the Nokia 3.1 Plus sports a 6-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720×1,440 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by Mediatek Helio P22 processor and paired with 3GB and 2GB RAM. This is coupled with an internal storage of 16GB.

On the other hand, the 3GB RAM version will bring an internal storage of 32GB. There is a microSD card slot available that can store up to 400GB of additional data. Dual rear camera setup includes a 13MP and a 5MP sensor. The front camera on the other hand, which is meant for taking selfies comes with an 8MP sensor.

Connectivity options of the smartphone includes WiFi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC and microUSB On-The-Go. The device comes with a non-removable battery of 3,500mAh.

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Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo to launch its upcoming smartphone on March 1 in China

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Vivo’s sub-brand iQoo to launch its upcoming smartphone on March 1 in China

Having sub-brands seems to have become the latest trend in the technology industry. First, Huawei launched its Honor sub-brand, followed by Realme from Oppo, and POCO from Xiaomi. Following suit, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo also introduced its sub-brand named iQoo a few days back. And right after the company announced iQoo, reports about the sub-brand’s first smartphone, which will launch on March 1 in China, also started surfacing online.

On Wednesday, the company teased information about the upcoming smartphone launch on social media. It was not the first time that the company teased information about the upcoming smartphone. Earlier Vivo posted a teaser video of iQoo’s upcoming smartphone, which revealed some key features of the handset like Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. However, a number of specifications still remain undisclosed and there is no word about the pricing of the smartphone.

Vivo iQoo posted on Weibo, a Chinese social platform that it will be launching its new smartphone on March 1 at an event in Shenzhen, China. The company has also asked the fans to register for the event while some fans will be invited by the company itself to go and watch the live launch of the smartphone at the event. The teaser of the phone carries a tagline which reads “Born powerful and monster insider” which could mean the presence of Snapdragon’s flagship CPU onboard.

In an early teaser, the company revealed that the smartphone will come with 12GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and 4,000mAh battery. The battery will come support 44W fast charging. The upcoming iQoo smartphone will also have USB Type-C port instead of the regular USB port. Other known features of the upcoming smartphone of Vivo’s iQoo are an in-display fingerprint scanner and a Super HDR camera, which the company introduced in 2018.

Image Courtesy: Weibo iQoo

The smartphone was teased in China during a sports broadcast where the company showed a brief glimpse of the upcoming smartphone which sported a triple rear camera setup. But further details of the camera – like its resolution and special capabilities – are not known as of now.

Vivo hasn’t revealed yet if the upcoming iQoo smartphone will be launched exclusively for the Chinese market or it will be released in international markets as well. It is still two weeks before the launch of the smartphone so we may get to hear more about the upcoming device before it is officially released by the company.

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Realme 3 India launch scheduled for March 4

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Realme 3 India launch scheduled for March 4

Realme is all set to launch its next flagship device – Realme 3 smartphone – in India. The company will be hosting the Realme 3 launch event in the country on March 4 and it will begin at 12:30 pm IST. This information has been confirmed by Realme, as it comes from the invite that they have sent to tech press in the country indicating that there is a launch scheduled in New Delhi.

Realme has also been teasing the upcoming smartphone via its social media channels. Realme 3 has been teased to come with a dual rear camera setup and is likely to be powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 processor.

Realme also posted an image on its official Twitter account which highlights that the launch will begin at 12.30 pm IST on March 4. As we mentioned earlier, besides posting the invite on its social media, Realme also sent it out to media confirming that the launch event will be held in New Delhi on the said date.

As of now, Realme has not given too much information about its upcoming smartphone. However, we know from the teaser that Realme 3 will come with a dual rear camera setup. It is also being reported that the device will come with a diamond cut case and will house a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Furthermore, it has also been reported earlier that Realme 3 smartphone will be available in two processor variants. While the variant that will be launched in India will be powered by MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, the model that will be launched globally will come with Helio P60 chipset. The smartphone is also rumoured to come with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and will have support for Bluetooth v4.2.

We should mention that Realme 3 will be the successor of the Realme 2 smartphone that was launched in India in August last year. Realme CEO Madhav Sheth also revealed last month that the smartphone will be launched during the first quarter of 2019. He further said that the company has been working on a smartphone with a 48MP primary camera, however, as of now, it cannot be said if the sensor would be present in the Realme 3 handset.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 and others to let users remap the dreaded Bixby button

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 and others to let users remap the dreaded Bixby button

Samsung had launched its virtual assistant Bixby to take on the likes of Google Assistant and Appel’s Siri. It was first introduced in Samsung Galaxy S8 where the company had provided a dedicated button for Bixby. However, Bixby did not manage to impress the user or the critics. It was even said that the dedicated Bixby button was useless.

Another thing that users didn’t like was the fact that they couldn’t remap the Bixby button on their Samsung device for some other ‘useful’ function. But with the introduction of Samsung Galaxy S10, the South Korean technology giant has finally given the option to remap the Bixby button to the function of users’ choice. And now, Samsung is giving the same option to the users of the old Galaxy smartphones so that they can remap the Bixby button to some other function of their liking.

In the upcoming Android update from Samsung, it is giving users the freedom to remap the Bixby button. With the update, users can remap the button to open any app or enable/disable any quick commands. This feature will be available to smartphones that have received the Android Pie update.

Samsung has confirmed that all the older Galaxy devices with a dedicated Bixby button will be getting the feature. This includes Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S9, Samsung Galaxy S9+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 9.

It should be noted that all these smartphones have already received the Android Pie update, but it is limited to few countries only. Till now Samsung hasn’t given the exact date when the new update will arrive but it has confirmed of its arrival.

The company said, “Bixby Key Customisation is compatible with the Galaxy S10, and will be available via a software update on previously released Android Pie-based One UI software. Bixby-enabled flagship smartphones running Android Pie OS.”

Samsung explained that now the users can customize the button to launch Bixby with a single or double press of the button. They can also remap the option to launch an app or quick command. Bixby has also been revamped in the new update, new features including Bixby Voice, Bixby Routines, Bixby Vision and new language support has also been added to Samsung’s assistant.

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