Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Comparison

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Comparison

After being launched at event in London last month, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has today finally come to the Indian smartphone market. The exorbitant pricing of the newly launched Huawei Mate 20 Pro makes it directly compete with Apple iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Here, we compare the specifications of all the three devices so that you can device which one is the perfect buy for you:

Display

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display

Apple iPhone XS Max: 6.5-inch OLED HDR Super Retina display

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD+ Infinity screen

Processor

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor

Apple iPhone XS Max: A12 Bionic processor

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor

Primary camera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro camera

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 40MP primary wide-angle sensor + 20MP ultra wide angle sensor + 8MP 3X telephoto sensor

Apple iPhone XS Max: 12MP wide-angle lens + 12MP telephoto lens

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Dual rear camera setup with 12MP telephoto and wide angle sensors

Selfie camera

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro:  24MP RGB selfie camera

Apple iPhone XS Max: 7MP TrueDepth camera

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 8MP autofocus camera

RAM and storage

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

Apple iPhone XS Max: 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/512GB onboard storage.

Support for microSD card

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Up to 256GB (nano memry card).

Apple iPhone XS Max: No microSD card slot

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Up to 512GB

Battery

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: 4,200mAh battery

Apple iPhone XS Max: Lasts up to one and a half hours longer than iPhone X.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 4,000mAh battery

Operating system

Android pie

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0.

Apple iPhone XS Max: iOS 12

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Android 8.1 Oreo

Price

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: Rs 69,990

Apple iPhone XS Max: The 64GB storage variant costs Rs 1,09,900, 256GB variant is available at Rs 1,24,900 and 512GB variant is priced at Rs 1,44,900.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9: The 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage version costs Rs 67,900 and the 8GB RAM/512GB storage variant is priced at Rs 84,900.

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro with triple rear cameras, 4,200mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro with triple rear cameras, 4,200mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has today launched its latest flagship smartphone, Mate 20 Pro, in India today. Among the key highlights of Huawei Mate 20 Pro are its triple rear camera setup, the company’s latest top-end mobile processor, wireless charging technology, wireless reverse charging, and IP68 certification. The smartphone was launched globally last month along with Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20X and Mate 20 RS. Here’s a look at the complete specifications and pricing details of Huawei Mate 20 Pro:

Huawei Mate 20 Pro price in India

Huawei Mate 20 Pro is available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage that is priced at Rs 69,990. The smartphone comes in Emerald Green and Twilight colour options. It is exclusively via Amazon India’s website.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications, Huawei Mate 20 Pro comes with dual-SIM functionality and runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.0 out of the box. The smartphone sports a 6.39-inch QHD+ curved OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a screen to body ratio of 86.9%. The display of Huawei Mate 20 Pro features a fingerprint sensor. Powered by the company’s flagship HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, the smartphone comes with 6GB. The device comes with 128GB storage and users can also install a nano-memory card of up to 256GB.

Coming to the optics, Huawei Mate 20 Pro mobile sports a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 40MP primary wide-angle sensor with f/1.8 aperture, a 20MP ultra wide angle sensor with f/2.2 aperture, and an 8MP 3X telephoto sensor with f/2.4 aperture and Optical Imaging Stabalization. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP RGB selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture and comes with support for 3D facial unlocking.

The smartphone houses a 4,200mAh battery that supports 40W SuperCharge technology and 15W fast wireless charging technology. Huawei Mate 20 Pro also comes with support for wireless reverse charging, so it can be used to charge other Qi wireless devices.

On the connectivity front, Huawei Mate 20 Pro has support for 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. The sensors onboard include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a barometer, an electronic compass, a gyroscope, an infrared sensor, and a proximity sensor.

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LG to launch its foldable device in January 2019

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LG to launch its foldable device in January 2019

A few weeks back, Samsung gave us the first look of its foldable device at its developer conference. And now, according to reports, its arch rival LG has also hinted that it is working on a foldable too.

The consumer electronics maker has applied for three brand name registrations at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). These include Flexi, Foldi, and Duplex.

A recent report in Engadget said, “All three applications are categorised in Class 9 that includes smartphones, so it’s a pretty safe bet that LG is claiming these names for any future devices it makes, foldable or otherwise.”

However, it is worth noticing that it is still unclear if the names would be used by LG for a smartphone or some other device.

According to PhoneArena, the names ‘Flex’ and ‘Foldi’ and quite straightforward and are also in line with Samsung’s Galaxy F and Huawei’s Flexi and Flex trademarks. However, the name ‘Duplex’ is a different choice. It is also worth noticing that technology giant Google is using the same name for its AI call-making feature that is currently being rolled out gradually to users.

Although we don’t know too much about LG’s foldable phone, renowned tipster Evan Blass has said that it will be unveiled at CES 2019 in January 2019.

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At its developer conference last month, Samsung showcased the foldable phone it has been working on. However, the South Korean technology company maintained a lot of secrecy and even dimmed the lights when it showed its phone to the media. The device is basically a tablet that can be folded into a candy bar phone. The company also unveiled its new operating system OneUI based on Android 9 Pie, the successor of Samsung Experience. While some reports say that Samsung’s foldable phone will be launched alongside its Galaxy S10 lineup at MWC 2019, other reports claim that it will make a presence at the CES 2019 in January.

It is also being said that Samsung will showcase its flagship smartphone Galaxy S10 in February, followed by the foldable phone and the 5G edition of Galaxy S10 in March.

Currently, there is no other information about LG’s foldable device. The technology company will not only be competing with Samsung when it launches its folable device, but with Huawei and Motorola too.

Samsung Galaxy S10 variant to come with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage

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Samsung Galaxy S10 variant to come with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage

There are hardly any smartphones that get as much attention as Samsung Galaxy S10’s lineup is getting even before its launch. The South Korean technology giant is expected to pack its tenth anniversary edition with extremely high-end features in order to make it a game-changer. And till now, the leaks and reports about the Samsung Galaxy S10 mobile phones really make them look very promising.

And now, a report has emerged in China which suggests that one Galaxy S10 variant could come with a massive 12GB of RAM. The same information had previously surfaced via an analyst report, but back then, it wasn’t too concrete.

But if the latest report in GF Securities (Hong Kong) is to be believed, then one model of Samsung Galaxy S10 will come with 12GB RAM clubbed with 1TB of storage. However, we should point out that at this point, this seems a little far-fetched because Samsung has not even launched a device with 10GB RAM yet. But then, even if it does launch an Android device with 12GB RAM, we should expect a hike in its price too.

Based on other reports that we have seen so far, all the models of Samsung Galaxy S10 have received the certification at CMIIT, China. It has also been reported that Samsung is launching four and not three devices as a part of its S10 lineup. The fourth model will come with a quad-camera at the back and sport dual cameras on the front panel for selfies. This variant is also expected to feature a 6.7-inch screen and come with 5G connectivity. If all these reports are correct, Samsung is really planning to go overboard with its S10 lineup.

Reports have also suggested that Samsung Galaxy S10 will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 processor or the company’s own Exynos 9820, depending upon the country. Samsung is also focussing on getting an all-screen experience in its upcoming flagship smartphone and it is being said that unlike Galaxy A8s, it wouldn’t have a camera hole. The company is expected to launch its Galaxy S10 smartphones at MWC 2019 along with its foldable phone.

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Oppo R17 Pro smartphone to come with Super VOOC flash charge technology in India

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Oppo R17 Pro smartphone to come with Super VOOC flash charge technology in India

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is all set to launch its R17 Pro smartphone at an event in Mumbai on December 4. The smartphone, much like the Oppo Find X, supports the company’s Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging technology. However, this technology did not make its way to India when the Find X smartphone was launched. But now, Oppo has made a statement that has hinted the presence of the said technology in ist R17 Pro smartphone. Oppo’s Super VOOC fast charging currently has support for charging at up to 10V/ 5A or about 50W.

Other than this, Oppo R17 Pro mobile has also been listed on the company’s India website and that confirms that the smartphone comes with Super VOOC Flash Charge.

To be precise, the Chinese smartphone maker has said that its Super VOOC technology will finally make its way to India in the company’s “Super VOOC technology” that is set to launch in December. All of this together makes it evident that Oppo R17 Pro will come with the company’s Super VOOC technology.

As we mentioned earlier, Oppo Find X was the first ever smartphone to come with this technology. But when the Android smartphone was launched in India, the units supported only up to 5V/ 4A (20W) VOOC Flash fast charging, which is found in most Oppo phones. But now, with the company making a statement and the listing on the official website, we can expect to see the technology in Oppo R17 Pro. According to the company, with Super VOOC Flash Charge fast charging, Oppo R17 Pro will be charged from 0 to 40% in just 10 minutes. Oppo has also claimed that Super VOOC comes with a bi-cell design.

The smartphone maker said in a statement, “During charging, the bi-cell can distribute the output voltage of 10V and reduce the voltage of each cell by half. Thus, it assures safety to the same extent as that of VOOC Flash Charge. Super VOOC Flash Charge provides five-core protections, which checks the safety level when the phone is charging. All nodes including the charging plug, USB cable, mobile phone, and battery are separately protected by specialized chips.”

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This technology company is working on a smartphone camera with 16 lenses

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This technology company is working on a smartphone camera with 16 lenses

Electronics maker LG is reportedly working on a smartphone camera that will come with 16 lenses. A patent has been filed at LetsGoDigital which suggests that the company is working on such a camera.

Reports suggest that the technology company is not very happy with a five camera setup in its latest flagship LG V40 ThinQ. The smartphone has three rear and two front cameras.

However, the company was left behind by Samsung when the South Korean technology giant launched its Galaxy A9 that comes with four rear cameras. A report also suggests that Light, which made a 16 lens camera last year, is working on a smartphone with up to nine lenses in its rear camera. It is being said that these lenses will provide an improved low-light performance and various depth effects.

The patent that has been filed by the company suggests that LG is already working on an Android smartphone camera that has 16 lenses. If this device actually exists, it will be the first of its kind.

It has been revealed that the 16 lenses of LG’s smartphone will be arranged in a 4 x 4 matrix layout on the back panel of the device. The purpose of having so many lenses onboard is to capture multiple perspectives in a single shot, according to the patent.

With the technology the smartphone will be able to capture moving 3D pictures and the additional data taken with each shot will also make it easier to replace objects in photos.

LG also plans to place a mirror at the bottom of these lenses, which will enable users to take selfies. With this, we wouldn’t be wrong in assuming that the mobile may not come with a selfie camera at all and will instead opt for an edge-to-edge display without a notch.

Although a smartphone with 16 lens camera with come with a number of new features, but then, since it’s just a patent filing right now, there is no guarantee that LG will actually be able to launch the device.

Also, if the company indeed plans to get this device, it will be extremely challenging to get the design of the smartphone and its engineering in place. We can only wait to see if the smartphone maker actually manages to transform this concept into reality.

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Oppo A7 with 4,230mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

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Oppo A7 with 4,230mAh battery launched in India: Price, specs and more

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo had listed its A7 smartphone on its official website in India last week. And now, it has confirmed the price and availability of its latest handset. To recall, the Oppo A7 smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery and is powered by a Snapdragon 450 processor. Here are the pricing details and specifications of the smartphone you should know about:

Oppo A7 price and availability in India

The Oppo A7 smartphone is available in only one variant, which comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage and is priced at Rs 16,990. The smartphone can be bought from Flipkart and Amazon India’s website. On Flipkart, customers can get up to Rs 14,900 off in exchange for their old smartphone and avail a no-cost EMI at Rs 1,888. On the other hand, Amazon India is offering an exchange discount up to Rs 12,500 and EMIs starting at Rs 800 per month.

Buyers can also get a 5% instant discount if they choose an EMI option and pay with their HDFC Bank credit or debit card. Other than this, the company is also offering one-year damage protection plan at a discounted price of Rs 1,999. On taking the damage protection plan, Amazon India will also give customers an Amazon voucher of Rs 200. Oppo A7 is available in Glaring Gold and Glaze Blue colour options.

Oppo A7 specifications

Speaking of the specifications of Oppo A7, the smartphone sports a 6.2-inch HD+ display that comes with 1520×720 pixel resolution and has a waterdrop-shaped notch on top. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 450 processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. For more storage, users can install a microSD card of up to 256GB. Oppo A7 houses a 4,230mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2.

For imaging duties, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors and an LED flash. The Oppo A7 mobile features a 16MP sensor on the front panel for selfies and video calls. On connectivity front, there is Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio socket, and microUSB port. The device also has a fingerprint sensor embedded on its back panel.

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9 Android apps you can use to earn money

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9 Android apps you can use to earn money

Not everything on the internet that promises money is a scam. Here, we list down 9 apps that Android smartphone users can download to earn some extra cash. These apps pay for the simplest of things that you do including taking online quizzes, answering surveys, watching an ad or even browsing the internet. Check out our list now:

Loco

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This one is already very popular and chances are that you may have tried it. On downloading the app, you can be a part of a live trivia game quiz where you have to answer questions in real time. If you answer a question incorrectly, you get eliminated. However, if you don’t and you do answer all the questions correctly, you win cash that is directly added to your Paytm wallet.

Google Opinion Rewards

Google Opinion Rewards

With Google Opinion Rewards, the technology giant sends out a survey to you every few days and you get paid for answering questions. Once a survey is rolled out, you have 24 hours to answer it. However, you should know that the first survey is made to test if the user is answering questions attentively or not. So do read the questions carefully before you answer. Once you complete a survey you will get rewarded with money in the form of credit that you can spend on the Google Play Store.

Keettoo

Keettoo

This is actually a keyboard app. Once you install it, you will get a push notification to view ads. And each time you view an advertisement, the app adds Re 1 in your Keettoo account. You can link your Paytm or Mobikwik wallet with the app to redeem the cash there.

Slidejoy

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This app pays you to see promoted content on your locked screen. Yes, you read that right. But on the upside, once you sign up, you can actually select your lockscreen theme. After this, each time your phone is locked, you will see promoted content related to the theme you picked. You can then either swipe right to unlock your device and left to get more information about the ad. You get Carats each time you see an ad, which can be redeemed via PayPal every fifteen days. (1000 Carats = $1).

Mcent

Mcent

If you read news and like to keep yourself updated, or you just happen to browse the interest every now and then, you would be happy to know that you can actually get paid for it. Yes, you read that right. Mcent actually pays you if you its browser instead of the one on your phone and for reading articles and watching videos curated by it. You can use the points that you collect to get your phone number recharged.

Cashkaro

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CashKaro is an app that is popular for the kind of cashbacks that it gives its users. So if you are an avid online shopper, visit the website you want to shop on via CashKaro. When you complete your shopping, CashKaro will credit you with cashback in your account.

CashApp

CashApp is an app with which you can make money online easily by trying out new apps, completing surveys, giving opinions testing new services, etc. The app doesn’t give any gift cards or discounts, but transfers money directly in your PayPal account.

Mobile Premier League

Mobile Premier League

This one is for the gamer in you. You can participate in tournaments of your favourite games via the app and earn money when you win. There are a number of games that you can choose from if you download the app. Furthermore, you can withdraw the money directly in your bank account or Paytm.

Clashot

Clashot

If you love photography, then you should definitely download Clashot. You can sell your photos to Depositphotos via the app and make money out of it. The app also at times sends offers to click and upload photos on a particular theme. These can be profitable for users as the price users get for uploading photos of a specific theme is higher than what they normally get.

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HMD Global teases Nokia 8.1 launch in India

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HMD Global teases Nokia 8.1 launch in India

This year, HMD Global successfully revived the Nokia brand in the smartphone industry with its lineup ranging from Nokia 3.1 Plus to Nokia 8 Sirocco. The most recent smartphone by the company is Nokia 7.1. And now, it seems like HMD global is all set to launch the smartphone’s successor already.

It is worth noticing that Nokia 7.1 Plus has not been launched in India. And from what it seems like, it may not get launched at all and the company may directly launch the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. A post on Nokia Mobile India’ Twitter handle says, “The picture’s about to get rosy with an epic viewing experience. Get ready to #ExpectMore.”

While the post has not mentioned which smartphone will be coming to India, a number of media reports claim that it could be the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. Another smartphone that HMD Global is working on is Nokia 9 PureView, but that is expected to launch next year.

However, if you examine the post by the company, it does reveal the colour of the upcoming smartphone. By saying that the picture’s about to get ‘rosy’, HMD global may be hinting at the colour of Nokia 8.1 being Lush Red.

Nokia 8.1 is also being called an upgraded version of the recently launched Nokia 7.1. It has been reported that the upcoming smartphone will have a bigger and better display. We can consider this to be true, as both can contribute to the device’s ‘epic viewing experience’ as promised by the company in the Twitter post.

However, not too much is known about the smartphone as of now. What we do know is that Nokia 8.1 mobile features a 6.18-inch Full HD+ display that comes with PureDisplay technology. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, the smartphone will have up to 6GB of RAM. The upcoming Nokia 8.1 will sport dual rear cameras with 12MP and 13MP sensors and for selfies and video calls, it will house a 20MP front facing snapper. The smartphone is expected to run the Android 9 Pie out of the box and house a 3,500mAh battery.

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 appears in a video ahead of December 11 launch

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 appears in a video ahead of December 11 launch

Taiwanese consumer electronics maker Asus will soon be launching its Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone. A few days back, the company had confirmed via a tweet that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone will be launched in Indonesia on December 11. And now, the smartphone by Asus has been spotted in a video from Androideo.

The video shows the design of the smartphone and reveals some of the key specifications. Speaking about the design of the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, there is a notch on the display of the smartphone that looks like the notch we saw on OnePlus 6.

There are bezels on both the sides and a chin that is distinctly visible. In the video, it seems like the notch of the upcoming Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone houses a single selfie camera. Reports suggest that the front facing snapper of the device would have support for Face Unlock.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 mobile has a glass back panel instead of the aluminium one that we saw on the Zenfone Max Pro M1. Another difference is that Zenfone Max Pro M2 does not come with antenna lines on the top and the bottom.

The back panel of the smartphone has a dual rear camera setup with an LED flash module. The cameras on the back are vertically aligned and reports have suggested that they come with 12MP Sony IMX486 primary sensor and a 5MP sensor that enabled Bokeh mode.

It has previously been speculated that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 smartphone will come with a stock Android experience, much like its predecessor Zenfone Max Pro M1.

In the tweet the company had posted earlier, Asus said that a number of smartphones come with the ‘Pro’ moniker these days, and questioned if they are really Pro. The technology company went on to ask if these ‘Pro’ smartphones come with a long-lasting battery, a strong display, a good camera, and a great processor?

Going by the company’s tweet, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 excels in all these departments. We know about a few more specifications of the smartphone thanks to tipster Roland Quandt, who disclosed that Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor and features a 6-inch Full HD+ display.

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Here’s how you can get the ‘biggest-ever community rewards’ on buying the OnePlus 6T

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Here’s how you can get the ‘biggest-ever community rewards’ on buying the OnePlus 6T

If you have been planning to buy the OnePlus 6T, there hasn’t been a better time till now. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced ‘biggest-ever community rewards’ on its latest flagship smartphone OnePlus 6T. The offers will go live on November 30 to mark four years of partnership between OnePlus and Amazon India.

As a part of the offer, a cashback of Rs 1,500 is being offered to those who pay for their OnePlus 6T (review) with Citibank credit and debit cards. Other than this, customers will also get six-months of no-cost EMI. If you have a OnePlus device already, then you can get an additional Rs 3,000 off on exchanging your device. The exchange offer is also valid for iPhone users.

While it is needless to say that these offers can be availed on buying the smartphone from Amazon India, they are also valid if you buy the OnePlus 6T from Croma outlets, Reliance Digital stores, OnePlus’ official website and the company’s exclusive offline stores.

Speaking about the anniversary offers, OnePlus said in a statement, “The OnePlus and Amazon.in partnership has been responsible for several milestones in the industry through unique customer experiences like ‘Invite-only’ purchases, an engaging ‘Referral Program’ and sales like the ‘Fast AF’ sale that was created to pre-book the OnePlus 6. Reports over the years have even credited one company’s growth or success to the other.”

To recall, OnePlus 6T mobile was launched globally on October 29 and in India on October 30 last month.  The smartphone sports a 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED display which has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. The display of OnePlus 6 comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top and has an in-display fingerprint sensor embedded in it.

OnePlus 6T runs Android 9 Pie skinned with OxygenOS and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. The smartphone comes in 6GB and 8GB RAM options that are clubbed with 128GB and 256GB storage.

For imaging duties, there is a dual rear camera setup on the smartphone with 16MP and 20MP sensors. The front facing camera of OnePlus 6T is placed in the waterdrop notch on the display and it has a 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and EIS. The latest smartphone by OnePlus houses a 3,700mAh battery that has support for fast charging.

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Vivo Y95 with 20MP selfie camera, 6.22-inch display launched: Price, specs and more

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Vivo Y95 with 20MP selfie camera, 6.22-inch display launched: Price, specs and more

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its Y95 smartphone in India which competes directly with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro and Realme 2 Pro. Vivo Y95 is the successor of the company’s Y93 smartphone and it comes with a Halo Fullview Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor, has a waterdrop-shaped notch and sports a 20MP selfie camera that has AI capabilities. Here’s a look at the specifications and pricing details of the Vivo Y95 smartphone:

Vivo Y95 India price and availability

Vivo Y95 smartphone is only available in one variant — with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is priced at Rs 16,990 in India and comes in two colour variants — Starry Black and Nebula Purple. Vivo’s new offering comes with a dual tone gradient finish on its back panel. With the smartphone, Vivo has strengthened its commitment towards ‘Make in India’ initiative, as the Y95 has been manufactured at the company’s Greater Noida facility. Vivo Y95 mobile is available to buy on Flipkart, Amazon India, Paytm Mall, Vivo’s offline partner outlets and the company’s India E-store. As a part of launch offers, the company is offering no cost EMI of up to 15 months on credit cards, debit cards and Bajaj Finance EMI cards. The lowest EMI starts at Rs 1,133. Besides this, there is a cashback of Rs 1,500 being offered on Paytm. The company has also partnered with Reliance Jio and is offering benefits of up to Rs 4,000 along with 3TB of data.

Vivo Y95 specifications

Coming to the specifications of the smartphone, Vivo Y95 sports a 6.22-inch HD+ Halo FullView display that has a resolution of 1520x720pixels. The display of the smartphones comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch on the top and has a screen to body ratio of 88.6%. Powered by Qualcomm octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor, the smartphone comes with 4GB of RAM and has 64GB of storage onboard. Vivo Y95 runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with Funtouch OS 4.5 and houses a 4,030mAh battery.

For imaging dutos, the Vivo Y95 comes with a dual camera setup on its back panel with 13MP and 2MP sensors. The rear cameras of the smartphone come with features like Google Lens, AI scene recognition, HDR, Live Photos, and more.

On the front panel, there is a 20MP sensor that can be used for selfies and video calls. The selfie camera of the smartphone is also said to have AI capabilities comes with features like Face Beauty, Portrait Mode, Panorama, AR Stickers.

According to the company, the camera app of the smartphone has an AI algorithm which can detect “the user’s age, gender, skin tone and skin texture to highlight natural environment and automatically deliver facial enhancements, without even having to lift a finger.”

On the connectivity front, the smartphone comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, USB 2.0, GPS, OTG, GPS, FM and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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This Week In Tech (November 19 – November 25): All that happened

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This Week In Tech (November 19 – November 25): All that happened

This week, the world of technology saw a number of exciting launches — starting from Samsung A9 to not-so-great Xiaomi Redmi Note 6. The new season for PUBG Mobile was released and Nokia smartphones just became an even more worthy buy. Read on to know what all happened in the world of technology this week:

Samsung Galaxy A9 got launched in India

The newly launched Samsung Galaxy A9 sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. Galaxy A9 (2018) houses a 3,800mAh and is the world’s first smartphone to come with four rear cameras. Its quadruple camera setup comprises of a 24MP primary sensor, a 10MP telephoto sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP front facing snapper that comes with an f/2.0 aperture. The starting price of the smartphone in India is Rs 36,990.

Popular game PUBG Mobile’s season 4 got released this week

The newest season of popular smartphone game PUBG Mobile has been released this week. There are a number of changes that the new season has got and the most important among them is that the scores of all the players start from the scratch. The season 4 has also added a new rifle called M762 that can be found in all maps of the game. There is also a new Hadcore Mode that can be found in the Arcade Mode of the game. The new season is a part of PUBG’s 0.9.5 update and is available for both Android and iOS.

Oppo unveiled its A7 smartphone in India

Oppo A7 sports a 6.2-inch HD+ touchscreen display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset with an Octa-core CPU. The smartphone houses a 4,230 mAh battery and sports 13MP and 2MP dual rear cameras and a 16MP selfie camera. As of now, it is expected to be priced at Rs 16,999 in India.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro got launched in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro features a 6.26-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The smartphone comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and has 64GB of onboard storage. For imaging duties, the smartphone houses 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras and 20MP+2MP dual selfie cameras. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 3.0. The starting price of Xiaomi’s new device is Rs 13,999.

Nokia users in India can now get insurance for their smartphones

HMD Global has partnered with Servify to offer insurance for its range of Nokia smartphones in India. The company says that it will be offering ‘affordable and comprehensive insurance plans’ starting Rs 399. Customers would be able to choose from three types of insurance plans when they buy a Nokia mobile phone. So besides Nokia’s standard warranty, the smartphones will come with a 12-month plan from Servify. Nokia customers can choose from an insurance plan with accident and liquid damage protection, a screen protection plan and a plan that extends the warranty on their smartphone.

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[Video] This Week In Tech: Episode 5 (November 19 – November 25)

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[Video] This Week In Tech: Episode 5 (November 19 – November 25)

The week was an exciting one for the world of technology. The world’s first smartphone with four rear cameras made its way to India, and the new season of PUBG Mobile was released. Xiaomi launched a smartphone in the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market and Oppo A7 got listed on the company’s official website. Also, HMD Global made a move which made Nokia smartphones a more worthy buy. Watch the latest episode of This Week in Tech to know more.

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Honor 8C to be launched in India on November 29, gets listed on Amazon

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Honor 8C to be launched in India on November 29, gets listed on Amazon

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor launched its 8X smartphone in India last month. And now, the company is set to launch its Honor 8C smartphone on November 29 in India.

Since Amazon India has a dedicated page for the device with the ‘Notify Me’ button, it is safe to assume that the smartphone will be exclusively available on the e-commerce website. Amazon India’ website also states that Honor 8C is the first ever smartphone to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor. Other specifications that we found on the page were a 4,000mAh battery, AI-enabled dual rear cameras and a 6.26-inch display panel that will come with an aspect ratio of 19:9.

It was earlier reported by IANS that Honor 8C will be priced at Rs 15,000 in India. The same report also said that the smartphone will be available in two variants — one with 4GB of RAM and the other with 6GB of RAM. Both the variants will have 64GB of storage onboard. The Honor 8C mobile was also launched by the company in China last month.

In China, the 4GB RAM/32 GB storage variant of Honor 8C smartphone is priced at CNY 1,099 and the 4GB RAM/64GB storage model costs CNY 1,399.

Coming to the specifications of the device, Honor 8C runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with EMUI 8.2 and comes with dual SIM functionality. The smartphone features a 6.26-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) TFT LCD IPS display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9, a pixel density of 269ppi and a screen-to-body ratio of 86.6%.

The Chinese version of the smartphone does not only differ in terms of storage, but processor too. In China, the Honor 8C smartphone comes with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC that is clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU. The smartphone is available with 4GB of RAM and has two storage models — one with 32GB storage and the other with 64GB storage. In case users need more storage, they can install a microSD card of up to 256GB.

For imaging duties, Honor 8C sports a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary monochrome sensor with f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone comes with an 8MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus. Honor 8C smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 5V/2A (10W) charging. Both the primary and selfie cameras of the smartphone are clubbed with an LED flash and come with AI-based features — just like we saw in Honor 8X (review).

On connectivity front, Honor 8C comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2 LE with aptX, GPS/ A-GPS, a Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The sensors of the smartphone include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an electronic compass, a fingerprint sensor, and a proximity sensor.

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DreamHack’s first eSport festival in Asia will be held in Mumbai

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DreamHack’s first eSport festival in Asia will be held in Mumbai

Swedish production company DreamHack, which is known for hosting the biggest eSports tournaments and other gaming conventions across the world, had announced earlier this year in September that it will be holding its first ever gaming in Asia in Mumbai. And now, the company has revealed the dates for the same. The event is scheduled to be held in Mumbai starting December 21 and it will go on till December 23.

DreamHack has previously hosted tournaments in cities like Atlanta, Valencia, Marseilles and Stockholm, and with its event in Mumbai, it aims to bring gamers together so that they can participate in various competitions over the three days. And so that maximum people are able to make it to the event, the company has chosen to keep it on a weekend.

Gamers who would be present at the event will have access to DreamHack’s hugely popular 24-hour Local Area Network, Bring Your Own Computer section, catering and sleeping amenities. There will be a number of eSport tournaments at the event that they can be a part of.

Are you interested in being a part of the event and are wondering what the awards will be like? You would be happy to know that DreamHack has announced that it will be giving away prizes of up to Rs 1 crore across tournaments spread over three days.

If you are a gaming enthusiast, you will also get a hands-on experience with the latest gadgets that are meant for gaming at DreamExpo, which is said to be one among the largest gaming exhibitions in the country.

It is the inaugural edition of DreamHack in India and it will come with games like DotA, CSGO, KO Fight Nights and Mobile Cricket. Those who will participate in these will get a chance to meet international teams and gamers, compete with other gamers in streamer zones and participate in a cosplay competition.

The event will also come with a ‘Retro Zone’ that will have arcade machines with classic games such as Pinball, Tetris and Super Mario Brothers, and more. In addition to this, traditional card and board games will also be featured.

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Here’s why Apple had to resume sales of iPhone X

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Here’s why Apple had to resume sales of iPhone X

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has reportedly resumed the production of its iPhone X smartphone because the demand for its latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS proved to be weaker than expected.

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, Apple had an agreement with South Korean technology giant Samsung to purchase a particular quantity of OLED displays. And if the demand for the new iPhones is weak, it doesn’t make much sense for Apple to produce more of those. Considering that Apple is facing such a problem, it only seems logical on its part to sell resume the production of the iPhone X.

When it first launched the iPhone XS mobile, Apple had ceased selling the iPhone X in stores. But now, with the production resumed, we can expect that to reverse too.

Since iPhone X is an older model of the smartphone, it is reportedly cheaper to produce than the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. According to The Wall Street Journal, the components as well as the manufacturing equipment used for the production of iPhone X is cheaper than the one used in iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

But this is not the first time when this is happening. Even in the past, legacy models have been produced provided there is enough demand for them in certain markets.

It is worth noticing that a few weeks back, it was reported that Apple has cut the production orders for its entire 2018 lineup of smartphones including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. The iPhone XR, which is supposed to be the ‘affordable’ option among the three, is struggling the most because people who are budget conscious are instead opting for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. For them, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus seem to fall under the ‘affordable’ category and not iPhone XR (review).

But again, even this is not happening for the first time. To recall, Apple previous ‘budget’ smartphone, iPhone 5C, also saw its sales go up a year after its main release. Mainstream consumers only seemed to be interested in it once the successor to the lineup was unveiled.

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PUBG Mobile Season 4: Ten things you should know

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PUBG Mobile Season 4: Ten things you should know

The newest season of popular smartphone game PUBG Mobile has been released this week. If you are a fan, there are chances you may have downloaded it on your smartphone already. And if you have been intrigued by the game because your friends can stop talking about it, then we should tell you that there can be no better time to join the game.

For those unaware, PUBG or PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, is a free survival shooter in which you get dropped on an island with 99 other players and the goal is to survive till the end. It is available for PC as well as for mobile. And the game’s season four has just begun. Here’s all that you should know about it:

All players to start from scratch

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The first change that you should know about the Season 4 of PUBG Mobile is the fact that it makes all the players start from the beginning. So, it doesn’t matter if you are a newbie or a pro, you would have to start achieving your ranks from the start.

The Royale Pass

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A new Royale Pass has been introduced in the game. On purchasing it, players can get additional benefits like firearm finishes, character faces, hairstyles and some rare outfit rewards.

The M762 rifle

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The season 4 has added a new rifle called M762. It is the first ever rifle to use 7.62mm rounds and can be found in all maps of the game.

Additions in the map

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The maps of PUBG Mobile have been upgraded for season 4 of the game. They now come with dynamic weather, so they’ll randomly shift between sunny, foggy and rainy. The developers have also added a new scooter which can be found in the Sanhok map.

The Hardcore Mode

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In PUBG Mobile Season 4, you will also find a new Hadcore Mode. In order to go to this mode, you can head to the Arcade Mode. There, the new Hardcore Mode is made available periodically in the form of ‘Hardcore Week’. The mode takes the difficulty of the game to a different level by removing all the audio cues for footsteps.

Is a part of PUBG’s 0.9.5 update

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In order to access the season four of PUBG Mobile, you will have to download a new update of the game that is available. Look for the version 0.9.5 update of PlayerUnknowns’ Battlegrounds if you want to play the new season of the game.

Available for both Android and iOS

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A good thing about the update of the game is that it has reached both Android and iOS devices at the same time. So no one would feel like they are lagging behind.

How to download

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If you wish to download the update to PUBG Mobile, visit Google Play Store or Apple App store. There, search for PUBG Mobile and then click for the game’s listing. On clicking it, you will be taken to the page that has been dedicated for the game. After reaching there, you should click ‘Install’ and the game will be downloaded on your device.

Recommended to download on Wi-Fi

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It is worth noticing that PUBG’s 0.9.5 update is 138MB in size. So you should make sure that you download it on Wi-Fi, or else you will end up losing a lot of mobile data.

Discount available on purchases

Heavy discounts are available for players during Black Friday. In fact, if you are an Elite Pass holder, you can pay for the discounted items using BP or RP points.

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Infinix Note 5 Stylus to launch in India next week: Report

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Infinix Note 5 Stylus to launch in India next week: Report

Hong Kong based smartphone manufacturer Infinix is all set to launch its new smartphone in the Indian market next week. If reports are to be believed, then the company is expected to launch its upcoming smartphone in India on November 26. Infinix has also sent out media invites for the event which carries an animated image of a smartphone along with a stylus.

If we take a hint from the invite sent by the company, it seems like the company is planning to launch the Infinix Note 5 Stylus in the Indian smartphone market. It is worth noticing that the Infinix Note 5 Stylus has already been launched in markets outside India.

The smartphone maker has also posted a six-second teaser video on its official Twitter handle which further hints towards the upcoming launch of the device. The caption beneath the video reads “Take note people, something unique is coming your way. Be the creator and guess what it is.” It further adds, “Stay tuned till the 26th to find out more.” According to the video, the smartphone will enable users to take down notes while they are on the move.

According to a report in 91mobiles, since the focus of the device is on taking down notes and sketching, we wouldn’t be wrong to assume that it will be accompanied by a Stylus.

Speaking about the specifications of the smartphone, Infinix Note 5 Stylus mobile will feature a 6-inch display that will come with an FHD+ resolution, and have an aspect ratio of 18:9. Reports have suggested that the new smartphone by Infinix will be powered by an octa-core processor clubbed with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.

For imaging duties, the Infinix Note 5 Stylus smartphone comes with a 16MP camera on the back panel as well as a 16MP selfie camera.

Reports have also indicated that the upcoming smartphone would run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. It is expected to be a part of Google’s Android One program, which means that the smartphone will have a stock Android experience. Devices that fall under the Android One program get timely Android updates for two years and security patches for three years from the date of launch.

Furthermore, the device will reportedly house a 4,000mAh battery and sport a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro starts receiving MIUI 10.0.4.0 update in India: Report

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro starts receiving MIUI 10.0.4.0 update in India: Report

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has started receiving the latest software update that brings MIUI 10.0.4.0 to the smartphone. According to reports, the update is being rolled out in India as well as other global markets. The MIUI 10.0.4.0.OEIMFH brings optimizations for the lock screen, status bar, camera app, and notification bar to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro.

In addition to this, it also gets the October 2018 Android security patch along with some system fixes to Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. It is worth noticing that the update started rolling out to the device a week before Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 6 Pro in India.

Although there is no official word from Xiaomi regarding this, a number of users have reported getting the latest update on the MIUI forum.

Post the update, the smartphone is said to have more optimized UBS connections, and the issue wherein the lock screen didn’t light up on receiving notifications has been fixed. Changes have also been made to the notification bar of the smartphone and issues with system memory leaks have also been rectified. The update has also reportedly restored the colour rendering issues in the smartphone’s camera app. As of now, there is no clarity on the size of the update.

To recall, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro features a 5.99-inch full-HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and runs MIUI 10 on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the smartphone comes with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and has 64GB of storage onboard. For more storage, users can add a microSD card.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro mobile comes with a dual rear camera setup that has a 12MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP front facing snapper coupled with an LED flash. The newly smartphone by Xiaomi houses a 4,000mAh battery and comes with support for 10W charging. The connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Samsung Electronics issues an apology for cancer cases at its semiconductor factories

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Samsung Electronics issues an apology for cancer cases at its semiconductor factories

Samsung Electronics has issued an apology to workers who had developed cancer because of working at its semiconductor factories. This puts an end to a decade-long dispute at the world’s biggest chipmaker.

Samsung Electronics co-president Kim Ki-nam said in a statement, “We sincerely apologize to the workers who suffered from illness and their families. We have failed to properly manage health risks at our semiconductor and LCD factories.”

Samsung Electronics happens to be the world’s biggest smartphone manufacturer and chipmaker. It is the flagship subsidiary of the Samsung Group, and the biggest of the family-controlled conglomerates that dominate the economy in South Korea.

In spite of playing a key role in the economy of its home-country, Samsung has also been accused of murky political connections.

Samsung Electronics’ de facto leader Lee Jae-yong was found guilty of bribing the former president Park Geun-hye as a part of the corruption scandal that brought her down. He eventually had to spend almost a year in prison before an appeal was made where most of his convictions were overturned. He was thereafter released.

According to campaign groups, 320 people employed by Samsung Electronics suffered from work-related illnesses, and among them 118 died.

Samsung Electronics has agreed to a deal earlier this month under which it will pay a compensation of up to 150 million won ($133,000) per case.

The deal covers 16 types of cancer, rare illnesses, miscarriages and congenital diseases suffered by the workers’ children. Workers who have worked at Samsung’s plants as far back as 1984 qualify to be claimants.

The scandal had first emerged in 2007 when former workers from Samsung’s semiconductor and display factories in Suwon and their families had said that staff had diagnosed or died of various kinds of cancer.

What followed for the next 10 years were a series of rulings and decisions by courts, Seoul’s state labor welfare agency and a mediation committee. This finally ended today when Samsung Electronics apologized to all those who suffered.

Relatives’ leader Hwang Sang-gi, who lost his 22-year old daughter to leukaemia in 2007, told reporters that he was happy that he could keep the promise he made to her.

However, he added, “The apology honestly was not enough for the families of the victims but we will accept it. No amount of apology will be enough to heal all the insults, the pain of industrial injuries and the suffering of losing one’s family. I cannot forget the pain she and our family went through. Too many people have suffered the same fate.”

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BSNL has launched a Rs 78 prepaid plan that offers 20GB data with unlimited calling

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BSNL has launched a Rs 78 prepaid plan that offers 20GB data with unlimited calling

The war of the telcos continues to get more aggressive. The latest to introduce a prepaid calling plan in India is BSNL. Just when we thought the state-run telecom operator was down and out of the race, they have sprung back into actions with a good prepaid plan. For Rs 78 its users can get 10 days of unlimited talk time.

Over that, the users will also get 2GB of data each day, totaling it to 20GB. Now a point worth noticing here is that the government owned operator does not have 4G services in the country. So, the users will get 20GB of data on the 2G or 3G network available on it. Well, many have told us that in tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India where BSNL works, the data network on BSNL 3G is very good. Some get constant speed of 4-7 MBPS. Which is much better than some of the 4G state networks where Airtel and Vodafone operate.

Coming back to the calling plan, the unlimited calling feature is not limited to just the states where BSNL runs. Users of BSNL can now make unlimited calls to MTNL circles like Delhi and Mumbai too. As for the data usage, once the users run out of 2GB of data on a particular day the unlimited download usage stipulation still stays in effect, but the speed will be reduced to 80KBPS. Consumers can also avail unlimited video calling option on this plan. For which they would need to send an SMS to 123 with the following code: ‘STV COMBO78’.

The Rs 78 STV plan is competing directly with Airtel’s Rs 65 and 95 prepaid calling plans. Where users get similar benefits, however daily data limits are much lower than what BSNL is providing (at 200MB and 500MB). Overall, the Rs 78 STV prepaid calling plan by BSNL seems to be a concrete option to go for if you are in a BSNL run sector in India.

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Oppo R17 Pro with in-display fingerprint sensor, triple rear cameras to launch in India next month

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Oppo R17 Pro with in-display fingerprint sensor, triple rear cameras to launch in India next month

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is all set to showcase its flagship smartphone, R17 Pro in India next month. The company has sent out media invites for a launch event scheduled for December 4 in Mumbai and is expected to launch the Oppo R17 Pro smartphone there. According to a report in Gadgets 360, Oppo has confirmed that it will not be launching the R17 smartphone at its launch event next month.

Among the key features of Oppo R17 Pro mobile are a waterdrop-shaped notch, an in-display fingerprint sensor and Super VOOC charging technology. Here’s a look at the specifications and the expected pricing of the smartphone in India:

Oppo R17 Pro specifications

Oppo R17 Pro smartphone comes with dual SIM functionality and features a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. Oppo’s flagship smartphone comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage.

For imaging duties, there is a triple rear camera setup that comes with a 12MP sensor with an f/1.5-2.4 variable aperture, a 20MP sensor with an f/2.6 aperture, and a TOF 3D stereo camera. Oppo R17 Pro houses a 25MP front facing snapper that can be used for selfies and video calls. The smartphone packs a 3,700mAh battery that comes with Oppo’s proprietary Super VOOC fast charging technology.

For connectivity, the device offers support for 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on the Oppo R17 Pro smartphone include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and a proximity sensor.

Oppo R17 Pro expected price

There is no official word on the pricing of Oppo R17 Pro smartphone. The smartphone has already been launched in China where it is priced at CNY 4,299. On conversion, this becomes approximately Rs 44,100. If it does retain that price tag in Indian market, it will be directly competing with the likes of OnePlus 6T. As of now, there is no information on the availability of the smartphone but we do know that it will come in Condensed Green and Fog gradient colour options. It is also worth noticing that a few weeks back, the rebranded version of the smartphone was launched in Europe.

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USA has asked its allies to not take any equipment from Huawei: Reports

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USA has asked its allies to not take any equipment from Huawei: Reports

The reports keep on coming. Huawei is one of the largest manufacturers of electrical goods including smartphones that have become increasingly popular in USA and India. Reports have again surfaced stating that Huawei’s equipment might be used to for ill factors in large economies.

Amidst these reports, USA is trying to persuade its allies from not using electronics made by the Chinese company. The report first appeared in Wall Street Journal that all allies of USA should stop taking or using telecommunication devices and services from Huawei.

The country sees Huawei as a cyber security threat and some reports have stated that the company might be using these devices for espionage purposes. Though no names have been put out in the open, they all point to the Chinese government using these devices to collect intelligence over other countries. This could be a serious threat to the US and other large world economies.

In the recent past the Trump government has been pushing companies in USA to make electronic and telecommunication goods within their country, much because of these reasons. The state is also looking at units of manufacturing, other than China, where they can build electrical devices to be used for communication and storage purposes.

USA considers hosting and usage of Chinese equipment on their military bases around the world a threat. They have bases in countries like German, Italy and Japan. If the orders go through, it will be a big blow for Huawei and they will lose much of its business in these and other countries.

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Nokia smartphones in India to now come with insurance, damage protection and extended warranty plans

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Nokia smartphones in India to now come with insurance, damage protection and extended warranty plans

One reason we have always liked Nokia smartphones from HMD Global’s lineup is because they are a part of the Android One program, meaning that they have the potential to last longer. And now, there is another reason to buy them if you are someone who uses their smartphone for at least a year or more.

HMD Global has announced that it has partnered with Servify to offer insurance for its range of Nokia smartphones in India. The company says that it will be offering ‘affordable and comprehensive insurance plans’ starting at Rs 399.

Customers would be able to choose from three types of insurance plans when they buy a Nokia mobile phone. So besides Nokia’s standard warranty, the smartphones will come with a 12-month plans from Servify.

One choice being offered to Nokia customers is the insurance plan with accident and liquid damage protection. Another one that they can choose is a screen protection plan. Both these plans are available for purchase within 15 days of buying the Nokia smartphone.

The third plan that customers can get will extend the warranty on their smartphone. This plan can be purchased within 365 days of buying a Nokia smartphone.

If you are a Nokia customer, and want to get one among these three plans, you can head to Nokia’s official website, Nokia mobile support app and Servify.in.

Nokia’s one-year accident and liquid damage protection plan comes at a starting price of Rs 549 and covers damages done via accidents, liquid, fire, lighting, riots and ‘other acts of Gods perils’.

On the other hand, the one-year screen protection plan by Nokia is priced between Rs 449 and Rs 1099. Speaking of Nokia‘s one year extended warranty plan, its cost ranges from Rs 399 and Rs 1129 and it covers defects and unexpected mechanical or electrical breakdowns once the smartphone’s original manufacturer’s warranty expires.

Speaking about the partnership, HMD Global’s Vice President and Country Head for India, Ajay Mehta said, “We carry our phones everywhere and it’s difficult to be without them. Which is why it’s essential that we remain worry-free as we go about making the most of our day. Nokia phones stand for reliability and trust and we are taking this promise even further by partnering with Servify to offer affordable and comprehensive insurance and extended warranty plans. We have been speaking to our fans across the country and believe that this initiative will help them care for their Nokia smartphones and protect their investments.”

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