Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 launched in India: Price, tech specs and more

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 launched in India: Price, tech specs and more

Manu Kumar Jain and his team have been doing a great job at creating all the buzz around the launch of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Note 8. They have been on social media around the clock since the past couple of weeks and have done a very decent job for the launch. Finally, both the smartphones have been launched in the Indian market. Let’s take a look at both of them.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Technical specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ display featuring 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The resolution of the display which also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on it is 1080×2340 pixels. The new note comes with not a Snapdragon but a Mediatek Helio G90T CPU. For storage, there are options up to 128GB. Also, multiple RAM options are there up to 8GB. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro includes features like Game Turbo Mode 2.0, liquid cooling and splash resistance.

But the main USP of the smartphone is its rear camera setup. Here users get a 64MP primary camera, supported with an 8MP and FOV sensors. With that, a fourth 2MP macro sensor is also there. So in total 4 cameras are available on the rear panel. With that, the front camera has a 20-megapixel sensor with an aperture size of F/2.0. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi, dual NANO SIMs slots, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, USB Type-C and IR blaster. A 3.5mm audio port is also there. For battery, this one comes with a 4,500 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The fast charger is supplied in the box.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Technical Specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. For RAM and storage, it comes with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is expandable by up to 512GB using a microSD card. Coming over to its screen, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 features a 6.39-inch FHD+ display with 1080×2280 pixels resolution. As for the cameras, this one also has 4 cameras at the back. However here the primary camera has a 48MP sensor, with 8MP wide-angle sensor and twin 2MP sensors for depth addition, and macro shots. The front selfie snapper sports a 13MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 price and colour options

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro comes in three colour options – Gamma Green, Halo White and Shadow Black. While the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 comes in 4 colour options Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, Space Black and Purple variations.

The price of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6GB RAM+64GB storage model is Rs 14,999. While 6GB RAM+128GB storage version can be bought for Rs 15,999 and the 8GB RAM+128GB storage model of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro can be picked for Rs 17,999.

The Redmi Note 8 can be bought for Rs 9,999 (4GB + 64GB) model and Rs 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version.

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Google Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini and more launched: Key details

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Google Pixel Buds, Pixelbook Go, Nest Mini and more launched: Key details

At its Pixel 4 launch event, there are a number of other products and services that Google has unveiled including the Pixel Buds, Nest Mini and more. Here’s a brief look at them:

Pixel Buds

The new Pixel Buds are truly wireless headphones by the company and they will be launched next year at a price of $179 (approximately Rs 12,750.) According to Google, the Pixel Buds come with noise isolation. As far as the battery goes, they will last five hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours when used with a charging case. They are also sweat and water resistant and have support for Google Assistant.

Pixelbook Go

Google Pixelbook Go

The new Chrome OS laptop by Google – called the Pixelbook Go – will be available in Just Black and Not Pink colours. The starting price of the Pixelbook Go laptop is $649. While the base variant of the laptop will come with Intel Core m3 processors, the higher-end model will have the Intel Core i7 processor. The device has a 13.3-inch display and can deliver up to 12 hours of battery life. The Made by Google laptop will be available in 8GB RAM and 16GB RAM options clubbed with up to 256GB of internal storage.

Google Nest Mini

Google has also expanded its lineup of Nest smart home devices. The Google Nest Mini is among the new products in the range and it costs $49. The company has added the option of wall-mounting to the device and it now comes with three microphones. The Nest Mini also has a feature that can be used to call people inside the house.

Nest Aware

At the event, Google also announced the home pricing model for its subscription service for Nest cameras: Nest Aware. You can either get the $6 plan that will last you a month and will provide a 30-day event video history or the $12 plan that has the same validity but offers a 60-day event history. Both the plans are valid for all the Nest cameras in the house.

Nest Wi-Fi

Nest Wi-Fi is the new version of Google’s router. According to the company, the Nest Wi-Fi Router and Point have the capability to cover 85% of all the homes in the United States. It also has support for Google Assistant and comes with a speaker built-in. The Nest Wi-Fi 2 will be available starting November 4 at a starting price of $269.

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Compare: Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 3

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Compare: Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 3

Technology giant Google has today launched its upgrade lineup of Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. The company has added a number of software upgrades to its new smartphones. To begin with, they are the first ever Made by Google smartphones to come with dual rear cameras and that too in a square camera bump. Other than this, they come with the latest Google Assistant and have some upgraded features in their cameras aimed at photography enthusiasts. If you have been planning to but a Pixel smartphone, it is very natural for you to compare the latest Pixel 4 smartphone to the Pixel 3 that was launched by the company last year. Here, we have compared the latest Pixel 4 smartphone with last year’s Pixel 3 so that you can read the specifications of both and decide which among the two handsets is better for you. Take a look:

Display

Google Pixel 4: 5.7-inch full-HD+ OLED Smooth display with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

Google Pixel 3: 5.5-inch full-HD+ flexible OLED display that has an aspect ratio of 18:9.

In terms of display, Google Pixel 4 will offer you marginally higher real estate. However, that is not what really sets the two apart since the difference is very negligible. The real difference between the two devices is that Pixel 4 automatically adjusts the refresh rate of its display from 90Hz to 60Hz in order to optimize the battery.

Processor

Google Pixel 4: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset.

Google Pixel 3: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC that has been used in the Pixel 4 is among the latest and the most powerful chipsets that are available right now. However, we should also mention that Google Pixel 3’s Snapdragon 845 SoC also promises a very smooth performance.

RAM and storage

Google Pixel 4: 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

Google Pixel 3: 4GB RAM, 64GB and 128GB storage models.

Operating System

Google Pixel 4: Android 10.

Google Pixel 3: Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. Was later upgraded to Android 10.

Primary cameras

Google Pixel 4: 12MP primary lens and a 16MP telephoto portrait sensor with 2x zoom.

Google Pixel 3: 12.2MP dual-pixel rear camera with an f/1.8 lens.

The Pixel 4 is the first ever Made by Google smartphone to come with a dual rear camera setup. This is one among the key differences between the two handsets. Besides this, Google has also added a number of software upgrades to its camera app.

Selfie camera

Google Pixel 4: An 8MP selfie camera with 1080p video resolution.

Google Pixel 3: An 8MP wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture along with 8MP lens.

Battery

Google Pixel 4: 2,800 mAh

Google Pixel 3: 2,915mAh

Surprisingly, the battery of the latest Pixel smartphone is smaller than that of the cell that was used in its predecessor. If battery is one of the aspects that concern you, you may want to choose the latter.

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL with dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched: Price and specifications

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Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL with dual rear cameras, Snapdragon 855 SoC launched: Price and specifications

California based technology giant Google has today taken wraps off its 2019 flagship smartphones: Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. As always, the handsets are packed with powerful specifications and have a number of nifty features aimed at those who love photography. Here’s a look at the pricing details, availability, and specifications of the latest Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4XL smartphones:

Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL price and availability

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones are available in three new colour options: White, Black and an Orange coloured variant that will only be available for a limited period of time. While the pre-orders of both the smartphones start today in the United States, the shipping will begin on October 24. The price of the regular Pixel 4 smartphone starts at $799.

Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL specifications

As always, Google has packed its Pixel smartphones with the top-notch specifications and some very interesting camera features. Google Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch full-HD+ OLED Smooth display that comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz. Sometimes, the refresh rate automatically adjusts to 60Hz in order to optimize the battery life of the device. The Pixel 4 XL, on the other hand, comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD display.

It is worth noticing that Pixel 4’s top bezel has a number of sensors including a new feature called the Motion Sense. With this, users will be able to control the Pixel 4 smartphone using hand gestures without even touching the device. The company says that it has used its Project Soli technology to achieve this. Motion Sense will enable users to perform various actions like decline an incoming call or change songs on their handset just by waving their hand close to the display of the Pixel 4 smartphone.

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is one among the most powerful chipsets in the market and promise a very smooth performance. The handsets come with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.

For imaging duties, the devices sport a dual rear camera setup with a 12MP primary lens and a 16MP telephoto portrait sensor that offers a 2x zoom by using optical as well as digital focus. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera that has support for 1080p video resolution and facial unlock.

Besides this, it is also worth noticing that Google has also added new software upgrades to some of its existing modes. For instance, the popular Night Sight mode that Google introduced last year has now got a long-exposure astrophotography feature.

Other than this, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones also come with a new Recorder app that transcribes whatever the user is saying to Google’s speech recognition software. According to the company, this process is limited to the device itself and the smartphones do not require the help of the cloud to do this.

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Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch with voice commands and Fitbit Premium launched in India

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Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch with voice commands and Fitbit Premium launched in India

Fitbit has some of the best-looking premium activity trackers and smartwatches. Expanding its fitness smartwatch series in India, the company has introduced a Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch here. The main USP of the smartwatch is that it is voice-enabled. This means you can reply to texts and messages using your voice. Also, it comes with onboard Alexa service, which will read you the daily news, can put bedtime reminders and more.

The Fitbit Versa 2 is available at Rs 20,999 and will sell starting today in India. One can purchase the smartwatch at offline retailers such as Reliance Digital, Chroma and Landmark. Amazon India is the smartwatches official online partner of this smartwatch.

Fitbit Versa 2 comes with advanced sleep features for users that will enable them to understand their sleep patterns better. Features such as Sleep Score have been introduced, where the smartwatch will display a nightly score according to the user’s sleep, heart rate, restlessness, awake time etc. Another feature added to Fitbit Versa 2, which soon will be available in the rest of the Fitbit watches is Smart Wake. Here the smartwatch will wake you up at an optimal time so that you feel refreshed. It has a heart rate monitor and can last for more than 5 days after a single charge. It comes with LED touch screen on the front with a settings button on the side.

A sleep mode is also added to the watch that will disable all notifications and the watch does not disturb you when you are busy. The Fitbit Versa 2 is available in various case combinations such as petal with capper rose, black with carbon case and stone with mist grey case. Accessories and straps of the Fitbit Versa 2 range between Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,499. A special edition of the smartwatch is also available that can be picked up at Rs 22,999.

With that, the company has also launched Fitbit premium services for its users. It is a paid subscription service for Fitbit users who want to unlock premium app data for a more personalised experience. The premium service leverages over 10 years of insights accumulated by Fitbit. Premium service by Fitbit contains 9 guided health and fitness programs that help to get you additional sleep, wake up energised, increase your activity, manage nutrition and create healthy habits. Daily tips and tricks, structured workout plans, relaxation tools, recipe suggestions and educational content is also part of the package. More features will be added to the premium package for the user soon.

The Fitbit premium service can be bought for Rs 819 per month or at an annual subscription price of Rs 6,999.

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will launch today globally: Watch Livestream, price and everything we know

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Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will launch today globally: Watch Livestream, price and everything we know

As a first, Google has already revealed what its new smartphones series will have inside and outside. Many details of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have already come to light including its design aspects by the company. Today the company will finally reveal the smartphone series at an event in New York. This event is slated to take place at 7:30 PM IST. With the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL the company might also reveal a new version of the Google Nest Wi-Fi, a fresh Pixelbook and an upgraded Google Home Mini speaker.

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: How to watch livestream

As said the Google Pixel 4 series live event will be held in New York. The live stream of the event can be watched on Google’s official YouTube channel, which will begin at 10 AM EST local time. Which converts to 7:30 PM India time. For your convenience, we have embedded the live stream link below and you can watch it here.

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL expected price and colours

From the past leaks, we know there are going to be a flurry of colours in which Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will be available. These will include Sky Blue, Really Yellow. Clearly White, Just Black and a new option ‘Oh So Orange’ along with Maybe Pink. As per a leak, the prices of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have been put at CAD 1,049.95 (Rs 56,500 approx) for the 64GB Pixel 4, CAD 1,199.95 (Rs 64,500 approx) for the Pixel 4 128 GB. Whereas, the elder sibling (Pixel 4 XL) can be bought at CAD 1,199.95 (Rs 64,500 approx) for 64GB version and CAD 1395.95 (Rs 72,800 approx) for the 128 GB variant. Please note here, the exact Indian price of the mobiles will be showcased right after the launch of the smartphones so stay with us as we bring that to you.

Google Pixel series technical specifications

If we go by past leaks and reports which we featured on Gadget Bridge, there will be numerous upgrades seen in both the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL mobiles. To begin with, the use of hand gestures to operate the smartphones will be one major attraction. Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset will debut and both are expected to come with 6GB RAM variants. The Pixel 4 will sport a screen of 5.7-inches (FHD+ OLED) and Pixel 4XL will come with a screen size of 6.3-inches (QHD+ OLED). Both will have 90Hz refresh rate. Which means these support 90 frames per second.

As far as cameras are concerned the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will sport 12MP + 16MP cameras at the back and 8MP camera on the front. Again, stating that higher megapixel is not everything. As we have seen on the new iPhones, which are beating 48MP cameras on our tests. 4K video recording will be native to these devices and also things like face ID and improved Google assistant will make their way to them. The Pixel 4 might sport a 3,000 mAh battery while the pixel 4 XL will come with 3,700 mAh battery.

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RIP last version of Fortnite, game consumed by a blackhole: Fresh season coming soon

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RIP last version of Fortnite, game consumed by a blackhole: Fresh season coming soon

Fortnite is one of the highest played online multiplayer battle royal game around the globe. Recently, many are wondering why the game has evaporated into a black hole and all the gamers see on-screen is just that, besides few small other things. Fret not because that has been done intentionally by the game developers.

This marks the end of the last map and season of Fortnite, and the game makers (Epic Games) are ready to introduce a new Season 11, which many are saying is going to be bigger and better than before. This has been done to create extreme hype amongst gamers and an absence of the game/map for some time will keep things on the edge, many feel.

Epic games have called the phenomena ‘The End’ where the event marks the end of the 10th season and one will soon be able to play the season 11 of Fortnite. A lot of gamers were online when the event happened. They saw a series of in-game meteor showers, which seems to be destroying the virtual world, thus ‘The End’. After that, all was sucked into a black hole and only the black hole screen appears thereafter. This black hole is also available and can be watched on the live stream of the game on Fornite’s official twitter page.

It is still unclear when the new map of Fornite will come to life. So, if you want to play Fortnite today or maybe tomorrow, you would need to wait. Till then the game developers have added a mini-game in its place, which can be accessed using the following code.

UP, UP, DOWN, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, B/O, A/X, START/ENTER

With this, the game players will be able to get to Space Invaders: Esque that is a mini-game involving Pizzas and Hamburgers. Hopefully, the new map will be available in the next 24-48 hours. And yes it will be a fresh new map to play and not an upgrade to the old one.

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Microsoft upgrades its new keyboards, come with dedicated Emoji and Office 365 keys

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Microsoft upgrades its new keyboards, come with dedicated Emoji and Office 365 keys

Emoji’s are the new way of expressing oneself on the digital platform. Most of us use it on popular messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger. While most use them on the mobile platform, however, there are many who use them on the web version of WhatsApp or Messenger to talk to friends, family or office colleagues. Now, Microsoft has introduced 2 new keyboards internationally, which have a dedicated key for Emoji’s.

At the moment one can access the Emoji menu by pressing Win key + ;. This pops open the emoji menu as well as Kaomojis system from which the users can choose from a list of emoji’s. However, with the introduction of a dedicated button for the same, the company says it will cut down the time taken to access and put an emoji by half. This is a good move if you ask as, as many use Emojis in informal documents and E-mails as well.

Over that, Microsoft keyboards will also come with a dedicated button for Office 365 as well. This again will enable the users to quickly access one of the most popular Office and spreadsheet software. When pressed the key, that also has the Office Logo on it, opens the Microsoft Office Program.

Both the keyboards are wireless and work on Bluetooth platform. They do look a bit similar to the previous versions of the keyboards, however, besides being ergonomically correct the biggest upgrade to them are these dedicated keys. They have been priced at USD 59.99 (roughly Rs 4,850) and USD 49.99 (roughly Rs 3,550). The international availability starts from October 2019. But there is no clear word on its India sales. If they come to India, these might come after Diwali to the country.

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Realme is back with Festive Days Sale: Offers and discounts details

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Realme is back with Festive Days Sale: Offers and discounts details

Realme Festive Days sale is back. The company has announced great deals and offers for the customers on the purchase of Realme smartphone. The sale has already begun and will run till October 16 on the e-commerce website Flipkart. The sale will also be live on the company’s official website realme.com.

During the Realme Festive Days sale, the Chinese smartphone company will be offering huge offers on its smartphones such as  Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme 3, Realme 3Pro, Realme X and Realme C2, along with other Realme smartphones.

On the purchase of Realme smartphones like Realme C2, Realme 5 and Realme 3 Pro the customers can avail discount offers worth Rs. 1000. On the prepaid transactions and SBI credit card and HDFC Bank Debit cards users will receive an extra 10% Instant Discount of up to Rs1000 on the purchase of  Realme 5 & 5Pro, realme 3 & 3Pro, realme X and Realme C2.

During the 5 days sale, the customers can buy Realme 3, Realme 2 Pro will receive a price cut of Rs 500 and Rs 1991 respectively. After the discount, it can be bought at Rs  8499 and Rs 8999.

The deals will be available on both Flipkart and realme.com. Realme C2 2GB with 32GB and 3GB with 3GB with 32GB variant have got a temporary price cut of Rs 1000. 5After the discount it can be bought at Rs 5999 and Rs 6999 respectively. Whereas Realme 3 Pro can also be bought at Rs 11,999  after receiving the discount.

Realme 5 comes in three storage variants 3Gb RAM with 32GB, 4Gb Ram with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. During the Realme Festive Days sale, it can be purchased at Rs 8,999, Rs 9,999 and Rs  10,999.

On the purchase of Realme X, Realme 3 Pro, Realme 5 Pro and Realme XT the company is providing no-cost EMI option. In addition to this Realme is offering two years of warranty on all the smartphones bought during the festive sale. Whereas Flipkart is offering no-cost EMI options on all the smartphones except Realme C2.

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[Video] Apple iPhone 11 Pro Unboxing: Should you buy this smartphone?

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[Video] Apple iPhone 11 Pro Unboxing: Should you buy this smartphone?

In the video unboxing of Apple iPhone 11 Pro we show you all the cool stuff you get int he box and why you should be buying this smartphone. And who should be buying the Apple iPhone 11 pro.

According to Apple, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB models in Midnight Green, Space Gray, Silver and Gold colour variants. While the price of the iPhone 11 Pro will start at Rs 99,900, the cost of its elder sibling will begin at Rs 1,09,900. The Smartphone comes with iOS 13 out of the box.

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Compare: Nokia 6.2 Vs Nokia 7.2 Vs Nokia 8.1

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Compare: Nokia 6.2 Vs Nokia 7.2 Vs Nokia 8.1

HMD Global’s Nokia 6.2 has been launched in India. The highlights include Android Pie, 3,500mAh battery and a display that has support for HDR10. The device has been launched in the mid-range segment and carries a price tag of Rs 15,999.

Nokia 6.2 can be purchased via Amazon as well as Nokia.com. In this price segment, it competes with Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 8.1. If you are planning to buy a new smartphone for yourself in this segment, then read our comparison. We have compared all the features and specifications of the three handsets, which will make things easier for you to know and which is the best buy for you.

Display

Nokia 6.2:  6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support

Nokia 7.2: 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support

Nokia 8.1: 6.18-inch full-HD+ display with support for HDR10

Processor

Nokia 6.2: octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC

Nokia 7.2: octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC

Nokia 8.1: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC

Rear camera(s)

Nokia 6.2: Triple rear camera set up consisting of a 16-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Nokia 7.2:  Triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

Nokia 8.1:  Dual rear cameras with 12MP and 13MP sensors

Selfie camera

Nokia 6.2:  8-megapixel

Nokia 7.2: 20-megapixel

Nokia 8.1: 20MP fixed-focus sensor

RAM and storage

Nokia 6.2: 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage

Nokia 7.2: 4GB with 64GB storage and 6GB with 128GB storage.

Nokia 8.1: 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage

Battery

Nokia 6.2: 3,500mAh

Nokia 7.2: 3,500mAh

Nokia 8.1: 3,500mAh

Operating system

Nokia 6.2: Android 9 Pie

Nokia 7.2: Android 9.0 Pie

Nokia 8.1:  Android 9.0 Pie

Price

Nokia 6.2: Rs 15,999

Nokia 7.2: Rs 18,599

Nokia 8.1: Rs 19,999

Our Take

If you are looking for a smartphone for the best gaming and viewing experience, then you but it’s on the pricier side. But by analysing all the specifications of Both Nokia 6.2 and 7.2 we would suggest you go for the latter one. By paying a little extra you can buy a Nokia 7.2 which is a smart buy.

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Now iOS 13.2 beta brings the option to delete Siri’s recordings

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Now iOS 13.2 beta brings the option to delete Siri’s recordings

Back in August Apple contractors were found hearing Siri voice recordings globally. The company hired employees that were found to be hearing private conversations via Siri. After huge criticism, the company suspended the project. And to make the system more transparent the company promised to bring an opt-out feature for its users. As promised the iOS 13.2 beta update brings the feature to opt-out of the grading system.

Apple has been involved in a lot of controversies when its hired employees were found hearing private conversations via Siri, which raised the concern about user’s privacy and safety. As per the latest report by Macrumors in iOS 13.2 beta update the users get an option to delete the history of Siri also there is an option to opt-out of sharing the audio recording with the company.

Apple came up with a new option to allow the iPhone and iPad users to delete Siri as well as Dictation history and it has also added a new option to opt-out of sharing audio recordings. Earlier a report by The Guardian claimed that the company’s employees have been regularly hearing confidential details of users while assessing their audio recordings.

“There have been countless instances of recordings featuring private discussions between doctors and patients, business deals, seemingly criminal dealings, sexual encounters and so on. These recordings are accompanied by user data showing location, contact details, and app data,”

Now the company has started rolling out iOS 13.2 beta update in which it has also added the new privacy features that were promised earlier. Apple has also explained how Siri’s recordings are being used. “Help Improve ‌Siri‌ and Dictation by allowing Apple to store and review audio of your ‌Siri‌ and Dictation interactions on this iPhone and on any connected Apple Watch or HomePod. You can change this later in the settings for each device.
This data is not associated with your Apple ID, and will only be stored for a limited period.”

Within the Settings app, there is a privacy section in which you will find an option to turn off the “Improve ‌Siri‌ & Dictation”. Also, you will now get an option to entirely delete Siri’s recordings within the Siri‌ section of the Settings app.

”Delete ‌Siri‌ & Dictation interactions currently associated with this iPhone from Apple servers. Data that has been sampled to help improve ‌Siri‌ and Dictation is no longer associated with this iPhone and will not be deleted.”

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Nokia 6.2 with triple rear cameras launched in India

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Nokia 6.2 with triple rear cameras launched in India

On Friday, HMD Global announced the launch of its new smartphone in India. The company launched Nokia 6.2 in the country, which was earlier introduced during an IFA tech event hosted in Berlin last month. During the tech event, the company launched two mobile phones Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2. The earlier one was launched by the company last month only and the latter has arrived today. Nokia 6.1 comes with a triple rear camera well placed in a circular module. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC and has a 3,500mAh battery.

Nokia 6.2 price and offers

Nokia 6.2 has been launched in a single 4GB of RAM with 64GB of onboard storage option. The device will be available with a price tag of Rs 15,999 and can be purchased via e-commerce website Amazon and Nokia.com. Also, you can buy the phone offline via leading mobile retail outlets in India. The smartphone will be available in two colour options Ceramic Black and Ice.

The launch offers include 10 percent cashback on HDFC Bank credit and debit card. Also purchase made through HDFC consumer finance in retail stores will get 10% cashback which is valid up to October 31. Those purchasing the phone via Nokia.com will get a gift card of Rs 1,500. On Amazon, the buyers can avail of the additional exchange value of Rs 2,000 valid till October 17.

Over that, consumers purchasing Nokia 6.2 from Amazon can avail an instant discount of 10 percent if the payment is made using ICICI Bank debit and credit card.

Nokia 6.2 with triple rear cameras launched in India

Nokia 6.2 specifications

Nokia 6.2 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support, with 500 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android 9 Pie. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC offering 4GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB.

In terms of camera, Nokia 6.2 comes with a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 16-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies and video calling it has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the Nokia 6.2 smartphone include Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, GPS and 4G LTE. Nokia 6.2 draws power from a battery with a capacity of 3,500mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s pre-bookings open again: Know how to book your foldable device

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Samsung Galaxy Fold’s pre-bookings open again: Know how to book your foldable device

The South Korean company Samsung made its Galaxy Fold available for pre-orders on October 4. But within 30 minutes the company sold out 1,600 devices when the pre-bookings opened. Now again the company has put its first-ever foldable smartphone on pre-orders once again. The smartphone can now be booked from the company’s official website. The device was launched by the company in India earlier this month that can also be transformed into a tablet when unfolded. Read the article to know how to book your Samsung Galaxy Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Fold pricing and pre-orders details

Samsung Galaxy Fold will be available in two colour options Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The device has been introduced in a single 12GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage variant. Samsung Fold has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 1,64,999.

Galaxy Fold can be booked on Samsung’s official website and Samsung Shop. Also, it can be booked via 315 offline retailers in 35 cities else it can be pre-booked through Samsung Opera House in Bengaluru. The deliveries for the Galaxy Fold will start on October 20 in the country.

On the purchase of Samsung Galaxy Fold, the buyers will get Galaxy Fold Premier service along with one -year Infinity Flex Display Protection. The plan includes accidental damage along with one-time protection, genuine parts, expert repair service and Fold’s display. If the display gets accidentally damaged the company will replace it at Rs 10,500.

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications

Samsung Galaxy Fold’s biggest USP is that it has two displays, one we get when the device is folded and the second transforms into a tab when unfolded. When folded it sports a .6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED Display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 7.3-inch dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Main Display with 2,152×1,536 pixels of resolution and a 4.2:3 aspect ratio when unfolded. The device is powered by a 64-bit Octa-Core Processor at 2.84GHz (maximum clock speed) + 2.41GHz + 1.78GHz and it runs on Android 9 Pie baked on top. As it offers 12GB of RAM and 512GB of massive storage. The handset houses a dual battery with a total capacity of 4,380mAh supported by Wireless PowerShare feature for wireless charging.

In terms of cameras, the Galaxy Fold comes with six cameras. The triple rear camera system includes a 16-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera with Super Speed Dual Pixel AF and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with PDAF and OIS along with 2X optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom with HDR+ recording. On the front, there is a binary camera set up consisting of a 10-megapixel f/2.2 primary sensor and an 8-megapixel RBG depth camera with an f/1.9 aperture. For the selfies, it has a 10-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

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Nokia 6.2 to launch in India today, will be available via Amazon: Everything you need to know

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Nokia 6.2 to launch in India today, will be available via Amazon: Everything you need to know

Last month HMD Global introduced Nokia 6.2 at IFA 2019, which was hosted in Berlin. And today the company will be launching this smartphone in India. The device is part of Google’s Android One Programme and has also been listed on the e-commerce website Amazon. The device comes sports a triple rear camera setup along with a waterdrop-style notch on the front on a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display. Also, the device will be available in three storage variants.

Nokia 6.2 expected price and availability

Before making its way to the Indian market the smartphone has already been launched in the European markets. The company has introduced the smartphone in two storage variants 3GB of RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB of RAM with a 64GB storage. The base version comes with the price tag of EUR 199 that translates to Rs 15,600 and the upper variant comes at EUR 249 approximately around Rs 19,500. As per the company, there will be a 128GB of storage option also there, which will be made available later on. The smartphone will be available in two colour options Ceramic Black and Ice colour.

The new smartphone by Nokia will be available for purchase via the e-commerce website Amazon

Nokia 6.2 specifications

Nokia 6.2 sports a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support and comes with a waterdrop notch on top. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The handset is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM with an option of 32GB and 64GB of storage. The internal storage can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card.

For the optics, Nokia 6.2 features a triple rear camera setup placed in a circular module combined with a 16-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle secondary camera with an f/2.2 aperture and lastly a 5-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

On the connectivity turf, there is Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, GPS, and 4G LTE available on the device. Nokia 6.2 houses a 3,500mAh battery and its dimensions are 159.88×75.11×8.25mm and possesses 180 grams in terms of weight.

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OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition launched: India price, availability and specifications

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OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition launched: India price, availability and specifications

Chinese technology company OnePlus really does know how to keep its fans happy. Just a few weeks after launching the OnePlus 7T, the smartphone maker has today launched the OnePlus 7T Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition handsets. Here’s a look at the pricing details, availability and specifications of the two newly launched smartphones from OnePlus:

OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition price in India

The lone 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant of the OnePlus 7T Pro is priced at Rs 53,999 in India and it will be available via an early access sale tomorrow at 12pm IST. The early access sale will be limited to OnePlus exclusive stores across 8 Indian cities. Starting October 12, open sales of the OnePlus 7T Pro will begin on Amazon India and OnePlus retail stores. The handset is available in a lone Haze Blue colour variant.

Coming to the OnePlus 7T Pto McLaren Edition, the device is available in a single 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant that costs Rs 58,999 in India. You can pre-book the handset starting tomorrow at a cost of Rs 5,000 via OnePlus exclusive stores. The open sale of the device will start on November 5 via Amazon India, OnePlus offline and online stores.

OnePlus 7T Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications of the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone, it sports a 6.65-inch Fluid AMOLED display that has a QHD+ screen resolution. The screen of the smartphone offers a refresh rate of 90Hz and also has support for HDR10+. Much like the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 7T Pro smartphone is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 855+ chipset. The device offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage.

For imaging duties, the OnePlus 7T Pro handset comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto lens that offers 3x zoom, and a 16MP ultra-wide lens that has a field of view of 120-degrees. Besides this, the smartphone features Dolby Atmos speakers.

oneplus 7T Pro

OnePlus 7T Pro houses a 4,085mAh battery that has support for the company’s own Warp Charge 30T. It is also worth mentioning that battery capacity of the OnePlus 7T Pro is bigger than that of the OnePlus 7T that packs a 3,800mAh cell. The device runs Android 10 skinned with OxygenOS 10 out of the box.

OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition specifications

Speaking of the specifications of the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition, they are mostly the same as the vanilla edition of the smartphone. The design is the primary change between the regular variant and the McLaren edition of the handset. The McLaren edition of the OnePlus 7T Pro comes with Papaya Orange coloured edges along its sides, camera module and even the notification slider. In fact, even when the device receives a notification, it emits an Orange coloured light.

The smartphone also comes with exclusive live wallpapers. Besides this, the case of the smartphone is made up of Alcantara, which is a fabric that is claimed to offer durability and unparalleled grip. Even the charging cable that comes in the box of the handset is Orange in colour and not Red. While most other specifications of the device are the same as OnePlus 7T Pro, it comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.

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Launched in India: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Watch 4G LTE and Galaxy Watch Active 2

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Launched in India: Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Watch 4G LTE and Galaxy Watch Active 2

This year we saw the launch of Samsung Tab S5e and Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. Today, Samsung has gone ahead and upgraded the lineup by adding the latest tab and two new smartwatches to its arsenal. The Korean company has launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, Galaxy Watch 4G LTE and Galaxy Watch Active 2. These were launched in the Global markets some time back and now are available in India too.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G LTE technical specifications and price

There are two variants of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G launched in India. One has 46mm dial, which basically has 1.3-inch sAMOLED display on it with 360×360 pixels resolution. The other also has the same resolution but has a 42mm dial that has a 1.2-inch display on it. This one too is sAMOLED. These smartwatches come with the latest e-SIM technology inside, which means you can use them without your smartphone. All major service providers like Reliance JIO, Vodafone and Airtel are supported.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G comes in a lot of strap options, watch faces and these can be interchanged. Extra straps cost additional over the one that is in the box. These are 22mm interchangeable straps, which can be bought from any Samsung store or allied partner. Inside, this smartwatch has an Exynos 9110 CPU and comes with 1.5GB RAM and 4GB of onboard storage. Samsung has emphasised much on its GPS connectivity and with A-GPS one will be able to get signal in remote areas too. Features like 3G/LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi and NFC are supported as well.

The price of the 46mm version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G is Rs 30,990 and the 42mm version can be picked for Rs 28,490.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 technical specifications and price

This is the upgraded version of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is powered by the same Exynos 9110 CPU, which you find on its sibling. It also has 1.5GB of RAM and 4GB of inbuilt storage. However, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 comes in a single-dial variant, which is 44mm with a display of 1.4-inch. This display is also sAMOLED and supports a resolution of 360×360 pixels. This smartwatch has a cover of Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ on it for protection. It is waterproof and one can take it out for a swim in the pool or the ocean too since it has an IP68 rating.

Features like accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, ambient light sensor as well as ECG and heart rate monitor come in the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. Over that, this smartwatch features Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and comes with a 340mAh battery, which supports wireless charging. Over 38 workout routines are supported by the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2.

As for the price, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 can be bought for Rs 31,999 for the stainless-steel variant or Rs 26,999 for the aluminium version.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 technical specifications and price

After the successful launch of Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Samsung has now come up with Galaxy Tab S6. This is specifically aimed at content creators and now feature a stylus (S-pen) as well. Inspired from the Galaxy Note 10 series, this stylus too works as a remote control and will let its users manage thigs from afar. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset inside partnered with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage (expandable by up to 1TB using a microSD card).

The screen of this tablet measures 10.5-inch diagonally. It is a WQXGA sAMOLED screen that supports 2,560 x 1,600 pixels resolution. HDR10 is also part of the package. Built of an aluminium frame, the rear sports twin cameras. These comprise of 13MP and 5MP sensors.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is powered by a 7,040 mAh battery and the S-pen charges wirelessly via the tablet. A refreshed keyboard attachment is also available with the tablet which attaches nicely with the Tab that has a kickstand at the back that can be adjusted at various angles. 4G, Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11 ac are supported on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6. Android 9 Pie is pre-loaded in it and like its previous-gen, this one too supports Samsung DEX for productivity.

There are 4 speakers available on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 that are powered by AKG.

The price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is Rs 59,900 and the S-pen comes in the box. The keyboard is an additional accessory, which can be bought for Rs 10,999, but right now can be picked for Rs 5,499 as a special scheme. Also, HDFC bank card holders can get Rs 5,000 cashback on the purchase of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6.

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OnePlus 7T Pro will launch today: How to watch the livestream, price, specs and other details

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OnePlus 7T Pro will launch today: How to watch the livestream, price, specs and other details

OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to launch today at an event in London, UK. There have been numerous leaks and associations that have come to life in the recent past about the company’s latest flagship. There is also news that OnePlus will discontinue OnePlus 7 Pro after the launch of this smartphone. With it, a special edition of the smartphone will also come to life at today event.

OnePlus 7T launch event: How to watch livestream

The OnePlus 7T Pro’s event will begin in London at 8:30PM (India time). The event will simultaneously be live-streamed on various websites. These include the OnePlus official website and also its official YouTube channel. For your convenience, we have embedded the link below and you can watch it right here. The Mclaren edition of the OnePlus 7T Pro is also expected to launch during the same event, so stay tuned.

OnePlus 7T Pro expected price

The exact price of the OnePlus 7T Pro is not out as yet. However, sources do tell us that the smartphone will be in the range of OnePlus 7 Pro. If we go by that, the 6GB version of the OnePlus 7T Pro can see a price of around Rs 49,000 while the high-end 12GB variant can go up to Rs 58,000. While the Mclaren edition of OnePlus 7T Pro can see a price of over Rs 65,000. But these rumours will be put to rest at 8:30 PM today at the launch.

OnePlus 7T Pro technical specifications

The OnePlus 7T Pro is expected to have most things very similar to the OnePlus 7T. These will include 8GB and 12GB versions of the smartphone with up to 512GB of storage. Over that the smartphone is expected to sport a Snapdragon 855+ chipset. Another change in the OnePlus 7T Pro will be its front-facing camera, which now will be elevating. The rear camera setup will be the same as OnePlus 7T. A 90Hz display will also be seen here. Reports do suggest that a 4,000mAh + battery will be seen in the new generation of OnePlus with warp charge coming to both of them (OnePlus 7T Pro and Mclaren edition). The McLaren edition is expected to sport a carbon fibre body with an orange band around it.

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Reliance Jio users will now be charged for all the outgoing calls to other mobile networks

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Reliance Jio users will now be charged for all the outgoing calls to other mobile networks

From today onwards Reliance Jio will start charging for the outgoing calls to other mobile networks. In a major move, calls made to other mobile operators will be charged at the normal IUC rate of 6 paise per minute through IUC top-up vouchers. The company has also introduced top-up vouchers as per the customer’s requirement.

The special top-up vouchers start at Rs 10 and go all the way to Rs 100. The vouchers have been launched specially for the Reliance Jio prepaid as well as for the postpaid users in which the call will be charged at 6 paise per minute to other operators such as Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, BSNL, MTNL and others.

The company has introduced four IUC top-up vouchers priced at Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50 and Rs 100. According to the company on the recharge of Rs 10, the user will get up to 124 minutes of non-Jio Mobile minutes that will be charged at 6 paise per minute and is entitled to 1GB of Free data. The same is applicable to Rs 20, Rs 50 and Rs 100 plans the users will get 249, 645 and 1,362 IUC minutes respectively. Additionally, the will also get free data of up to 2GB, 5GB and 10GB respectively.

The same is applicable to Reliance Jio post-paid users also they will be charged at 6 paise per minute. However, the free data will be credited to their accounts as per the number of minutes they used as per the prepaid paid plans.

“So, for all recharges done by Jio customers starting today, calls made to other mobile operators will be charged at the prevailing IUC rate of 6 paise per minute through IUC top-up vouchers till such time that TRAI moves to Zero termination charge regime. Presently, this date is 1st January 2020.”

The 6 paise per minute charge does not apply on Jio to Jio calls, all incoming calls, Jio to landline calls as well as calls made using WhatsApp or FaceTime and similar platforms.

“Jio again assures its 35 crore customers that the 6paise per minute charge on outgoing off-net mobile calls shall continue only till the time TRAI abolishes IUC, in line with its present regulation. We will share all data with TRAI to convince that zero IUC regime is in the best interest of consumers and how the huge number of missed calls is creating the wrong perception of asymmetric traffic.”

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Amazon announced Alexa’s new multilingual mode: Catch all the details here

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Amazon announced Alexa’s new multilingual mode: Catch all the details here

As we already know that Alexa now also understands the Hindi language other than English. Amazon’s Voice Assistant service allows you to play your favourite music, weather and cricket updates in Hindi. This service is available across all voice-enabled devices of Amazon Echo as well as partner smart speakers. In order to attract more Indian customers, the company now allows the users to switch the language option from Hindi to English or vice versa without having to change it from the settings.

From today all the Alexa devices will have a new multilingual mode. Earlier the users were asked to change the preferred language from the device language settings. Now you can talk to Alexa in Both Hindi as well as in English at the same time. For instance, if you ask Alexa about the festival of Diwali in Hindi, Alexa will reply in Hindi, e.g. “Alexa, Diwali ke liye kitne din bache hai?” and when you ask for any information in English Alexa will understand and respond in English e.g. “Alexa, why is Diwali celebrated”.

The new feature will be helpful to those households where users speak both Hindi and English language.

“You can ask Alexa to answer questions, play music, read the news, set timers and alarms, check the calendar, provide sports scores, control lights at home, use over 30,000 English skills and much more. In Hindi, you can enjoy asking Alexa for diverse content such as jokes, shayaris, games, Kabir ke dohe, Panchatantra stories, Bollywood dialogues, more than 500 Alexa skills, and even spellings of words in Hindi. Get started with commands such as “Alexa, Bollywood ke latest gane sunao”, “Alexa, cricket score batao”, “Alexa, sher ki aawaaz sunao”, or “Alexa, apne baare mei batao”.”

How to set up Alexa’s multi-lingual mode

To set up Alexa’s multi-lingual mode the existing users can change their device’s preferred language to either English or Hindi through the Language options within the device settings. This option is available on the latest version of the Alexa app.

The Echo Show and Echo Spot device users can access the settings option by swiping down from the top of the screen and then change the language. But before setting the language you are suggested to download the latest software update by asking “Alexa, check for software updates”

Apart from that, you can also ask Alexa how to set up multilingual mode if you are not able to change the language of the device settings.

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Redmi Note 8 Pro with a 64-megapixel camera to launch in India on October 16

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Redmi Note 8 Pro with a 64-megapixel camera to launch in India on October 16

The Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi today announced the launch of its new budget-friendly smartphone in India. Redmi 8 with dual rear cameras launched at an event today. At the same launch event, Xiaomi’s Chief Manu Kumar Jain announced that the company will soon introduce its 64-megapixel camera phone in the country. Redmi Note 8 Pro will be launched in India on October 16. For the unknown, the smartphone has already been launched in China few months ago.

Xiaomi’s Chief Manu Kumar Jain in August took to Twitter to announce that the Company will launch Redmi Note 8 Pro in 8 weeks. Today at the Redmi 8’s launch event he confirmed that the 64-megapixel camera handset is arriving in India on October 16. Besides this, the company’s official Twitter account too teased the launch of the smartphone along with an image. The upcoming smartphone is the successor of Redmi Note 7 Pro.

Ahead of the India launch, Redmi Note 8 Pro was launched in China in August alongside Redmi Note 8. In China, the base variant of Redmi Note 8 Pro comes with a price tag of CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 10,000) for the 6GB of RAM with 64GB of onboard storage. Whereas the 6GB of RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB with 128GB of internal storage’s price has been set to CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,000) and CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,000) respectively.

Redmi Note 8 Pro specifications:

Redmi Note 8 Pro features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) screen. Under the hood, there is a MediaTek Helio G90T SoC processor coupled with up to 8GB of RAM. The processor provided by the company is the latest by MediaTek which is basically a gaming-centric processor. It also comes with liquid cooling support for the better gaming experience. The device runs on Android 9 Pie-based MIUI 10. The handset comes with Game Turbo 2.0 mode and will be accompanied by a gaming controller.

For photos and videos, there is a quad rear camera set up comprising of a 64-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel wide-angle along with binary 2-megapixel cameras. On the front, there is a 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset boasts a battery with a capacity of 4,500mAh supported by 18W fast charging technology.

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Compare: Redmi 8 VS Redmi 7 VS Motorola E6S

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Compare: Redmi 8 VS Redmi 7 VS Motorola E6S

Xiaomi today announced the launch of its new smartphone Redmi 8 in India. The device comes with a dual rear camera set up and a 5,000mAh battery. The newly launched handset has been launched in the budget-friendly segment with an asking price of Rs 7,999. At this price point, the device well competes with Redmi 7 and Motorola E6s. Redmi 7 is the predecessor of the newly launched device. If you are planning to upgrade your old mobile phone, then you should read our Redmi 8 comparison with the other two handsets before you buy a one.

Display

Redmi 8: 6.22-inch High Definition IPS LCD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5

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

Motorola E6S: 6.1-inch u-notch, HD+ (1,560×720 pixels) Max Vision IPS display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio

Processor

Redmi 8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor

Redmi 7: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor

Motorola E6S:  MediaTek Helio P22 SoC processor

Rear camera(s)

Redmi 8: Dual rear cameras with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor

Redmi 7: Dual rear cameras with 12MP + 2MP sensors

Motorola E6S: Dual rear cameras with a 13-megapixel primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and a 2-megapixel camera with a depth sensor

Selfie camera

Redmi 8: 8-megapixel selfie camera

Redmi 7:  8MP selfie camera

Motorola E6S: 8-megapixel selfie camera along with an f/2.0 aperture

RAM and storage

Redmi 8: 3GB of RAM with 32GB and 4GB of RAM with 64GB storage

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

Motorola E6S: 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage

Battery

Redmi 8: 5,000mAh battery

Redmi 7: 4,000mAh battery

Motorola E6S: 3,000mAh battery

Operating system

Redmi 8: Android 9 Pie

Redmi 7:  Android 9 Pie skinned with MIUI 10

Motorola E6S: Android 9 Pie

Price

Redmi 8: Rs 7,999

Redmi 7:  Rs 7,999

Motorola E6S: Rs 7,999

Our Take

All the smartphones come with the same price tag and will be light on your pocket. If you are looking for a phone with a long-lasting battery, then we would suggest you go for Redmi 8 else you can choose its predecessor. But if you need a phone with better optics also the battery is not an issue then you can opt Motorola E6S.

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Apple AR headset might release in second quarter of 2020

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Apple AR headset might release in second quarter of 2020

Well, this has been one of the focus points for Apple since quite some time. AR is a big deal for the Cupertino based company and them innovating something big in the augmented reality circuit will be huge. Rumours had been rife that Apple will launch its AR headset sometime in 2020, but now reports have emerged that we can see an AR headset by Apple as early as the second quarter of 2020.

A report was tipped by the main chassis supplier that has sparked all this and we might see the headset coming to life at Apple WWDC 2019. Which is a hot-cold situation if you ask us. Since at WWDC Apple only talks about apps and operating systems. However, this could be a first in a move that they will showcase a hardware product at the event or at least talk about it. There have been several reports and leaks in the past, which have spoken about the upcoming Apple AR headsets.

Some of them showcased really futuristic designs, however, latest on the rumour mill does say that we can see something like a Google Glass, but more like spectacles and not just a frame with a small screen on the side. If all this is true then the consumers are in for a treat with Apple AR Headset. As this will revolutionise not just the consumer market, but also the retail market. For example, a consumer shopping for clothes online or offline does not need to step into the store, left alone the changing room.

With the help of the Apple AR headset, one can see themselves wearing the piece of apparel. Same is the case with furniture, you can just pick and place the sofa in your room before buying. Gaming will be another big aspect of the headsets. Features of the headset will include the screen only system on the glasses. The rest will be taken up the iPhone smartphone or the iPad. Which means for processing and storage the Apple AR headset might use the A13 Bionic or previous chipset on the Apple iPhone. And we all have seen how powerful the last two generations of the Bionic chipsets are.

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Motorola One Macro with a dedicated macro lens launched in India

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Motorola One Macro with a dedicated macro lens launched in India

Motorola One family is expanding. The company recently launched Motorola One Action in India. Today the Lenovo owned company announced the launch of Motorola One Macro in the country. As the name suggests the smartphone basically focusses on macro images that come with Macro Vision camera, which gets you 5x closer to the subject. The device comes with a quad rear camera system along with laser autofocus technology. As claimed by the company these features allow the user to focus in a fraction of a second for exceptional pictures. The newly launched Motorola One Macro comes with a battery capacity of 4,000mAh that is touted to last up to 2 days.

Motorola One Macro specifications

Motorola One Macro runs on Android 9 Pie. It comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ display. This is a u-notch design with 19:9 of aspect ratio and an 82% screen to body ratio. The device is powered by an AI-enabled MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The internal storage can be expanded via a microSD card up to 512GB.

In terms of optics, Motorola One Macro features a triple rear camera set up with a 13-megapixel main camera sensor with f2.0 aperture and Laser Autofocus. Assisted by a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel dedicated macro lens with f2.2 apertures. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.2 of aperture.

The rear camera system is supported features such as PDAF (phase detection autofocus), Digital zoom with up to 8x, burst shot, Auto HDR, Timer, High res zoom, Live filter, Shot optimization, Smart composition, Auto smile capture, Cinemagraph, Portrait mode, Cutout, Panorama, Manual mode, RAW photo output, Active photos, Spot color, Best shot, Slow motion video, Timelapse video, Hyperlapse video, Electronic video stabilisation, Youtube Live, Google Lens integration. Whereas the front camera includes modes like Screen flash, Auto HDR, Timer, Face beauty, Auto smile capture, Cinemagraph, Portrait mode, Group selfie, Spot color, Slow motion video, Timelapse, etc.

The Motorola One Macro houses a 4000mAh battery that comes with a 10W charger in the box. The phone measures 157.6×75.41×8.99mm and weigh 186 grams.

Motorola One Macro pricing and availability:

Motorola One Macro has been introduced in a lone 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage. The device will be available with a price tag of Rs 9,999. The company launched the device in a single Space Blue colour option. The handset will start selling from October 12 at 12midnight via e-commerce platform Flipkart.

As a part of the introductory offer, the Jio customers will get a cashback of Rs 2,200 along with additional internet data of 125GB.

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Redmi 8 with dual rear cameras launched in India: Pricing and specifications revealed

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Redmi 8 with dual rear cameras launched in India: Pricing and specifications revealed

Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi today announced the launch of its new smartphone in India. The company introduced Redmi 8 that comes with a dual rear camera set up. The handset is the successor of Redmi 7 that was launched by the Chinese company few months ago in April. Redmi 8 features Xiaomi’s Aura Mirror design and will be available in four colour options. The key details of the newly launched smartphone include a 5,000mAh battery, rear fingerprint sensor and Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC.

Redmi 8 pricing and availability details:

Redmi 8 has been launched in two storage variants, 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. The base variant will be available with a price tag of Rs 7,999 and the 4GB RAM can be purchased at Rs 8,999. According to the company, the first 5 million Redmi orders of the 4GB of RAM with a 64GB storage model will be shipped to everyone at Rs 7,999 only and also to those who order the 3GB variant.

The device will be available in four colour options Oynx Black, Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue. It comes with a splash-resistant P2i coating and Xiaomi’s Aura Mirror design. The handset will start selling from October 12 at 12 midnight onwards through online platforms Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Home stores.

Redmi 8 specifications

Redmi 8 features a 6.22-inch High Definition IPS LCD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The latest device runs MIUI skinned on Android 9 Pie OS. Under the hood, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The storage can be expanded up to 512Gb via a microSD card.

In terms of camera capabilities, Redmi 8 comes with an AI-powered dual rear camera set up. The setup includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX363 main camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera system is supported by AI Scene Detection and Google Lens features. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with AI Portrait mode to enable portrait selfies along with face unlock feature.

The connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, infrared, wireless FM radio, 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Redmi 8 has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The device draws the power from a 5,000mAh battery supported with 18W fast charging technology. However, the company provides a 10W charger inside the box. The 18W charger can be bought separately.

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