Cupertino-based technology giant Apple a few days ago unveiled its latest series of iPhone 11 globally. The company launched a new line up of iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone 11. All three devices are the successors of iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR respectively. All the devices are now available for pre-order starting September 20 in India. To book your own Phone 11 the users can now head to Amazon and Flipkart. Both the websites have now started teasing the devices on their respective websites and are scheduled to go on sale from September 27.
iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone 11 pricing and availability
Apple has launched the new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max in three storage variants- 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The phones will be offered in four colour options- Midnight Green, Space Gray, Silver and Gold. The Pro variant comes with a starting price of Rs 99,900 and goes up to Rs 1, 23,900 and Rs 1, 41,900, respectively. Whereas the iPhone 11 Pro Max price begins at Rs 1,09,900,Rs 1,13,900 and Rs 1,31,900, respectively.
On the other hand, iPhone 11 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage variants. The device will be available in six colour options-Purple, White, Green, Yellow, Black, and Red. Its price in India will begin at Rs 64,900 and goes up to Rs 69,900 and Rs 79,900, respectively.
Now coming on the availability, the buyers can book their premium smartphones in advance via e-commerce website Amazon as well as Flipkart from September 20. Here we would mention that at the moment iPhone Pro Max is not being displayed on both the website for the pre-order hopefully we can see the phone on the day when its other two siblings goes for pre-booking. The smartphone will start selling on both the platform from September 27.
Chinese technology company Huawei has today taken wraps off its Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones. The company has been focussing a lot on photography with P-series and Mate series’ flagship smartphones. Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro are no exception to this and they come with four cameras on its back panel, and one among these is a 40MP sensor. However, due to the US-China trade war, the company has used the open source version of Android in its new handsets. Here’s a look at everything that you need to know about the newly launched Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone:
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Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro price
Huawei Mate 30 Pro is available with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The 4G version of the device starts at €1,100 and the 5G model’s starting price is €1,200. The Huawei Mate 30, on the other hand, is available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage configuration that starts at €800.
Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro specifications
Huawei Mate 30, as the name suggests, is the younger sibling among the two smartphones. The handset sports a 6.62-inch Rigid OLED FullView display that comes with a resolution of 2340x1080p and it has support for DCI-P3 HDR, Anti-Blue Light and Cinematic Colour. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The key feature of the Huawei Mate 30 is its rear camera. The handset comes with a 40MP primary sensor that has an f/1.7 aperture, a RYYB colour filter with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical and 5x hybrid zoom and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 24Mp front facing snapper onboard.
The handset is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset that is built on 7nm process. The device is available with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and it houses a 4,200mAh battery. The battery of the smartphone gets 27W as well as 40W wired charging support. Huawei Mate 30 is splash proof and it comes with an IP53 rating.
Coming to Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the flagship smartphone comes with a quad-camera setup on its back panel that is better than any other handset’s that has been launched this year. It has a 40MP Super Sensing camera, much like the P30 Pro that was launched by the company earlier this year. Besides this, it also has a 40MP ultra-side sensor and Huawei has named it ‘Cine Camera.’ Both the 40MP sensors have the ability to use the 3D ToF sensor to add Bokeh effect in videos. The handset is also equipped with an 8MP sensor that has support for 3x optical zoom and 5x optical hybrid zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera on the device.
The smartphone is powered by the Kirin 990 chipset that’s built on a 7nm process and it comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also has support for 5G connectivity.
Another key highlight of the device is its 6.53-inch Horizon display that comes with an OLED panel and has a resolution of 1,176×2,400p. It has support for HDR, DCI-P3 colour gamut and comes with an Always-on mode. The display also has support for the M-Pen stylus.
The device houses a 4,500mAh battery. Both the newly launched smartphones run the EMUI 10 based on Android 10. However, in place of Google Play services, the company has developed its own solution for it. But then, there will be no Google apps on the devices.
Facebook-owned WhatsApp keeps getting updated so that it remains useful and beneficial for its users. With its new release, the popular messaging app is getting a new feature to hide muted status updates. The new feature is being rolled out in the latest Android beta. The parent company has been working on it for quite a long time now the feature is being pushed for testing for the beta users. At the moment the muted status updates are shown at the bottom of the app but after the update, it will hide all the suggestions of muted updates within the status section.
The hide muted status update was first spotted by a user in the latest beta version 2.19.260. WABetaInfo has also confirmed via Twitter that the popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp has started rolling out the feature to hide muted status updates for the latest beta 2.19.260.
As we reported earlier the hide muted status updates feature was under development was first spotted in the apps beta version 2.19.183 a few months ago.
As the name suggests the new feature comes with an ability to automatically hide all the muted updates from the status section. These updates are hidden when the user hits the hide button, which sits right next to the muted updates section within WhatsApp. To bring it back, the user needs to tap on the ‘Show’ button. Until now there is no information when the new feature for the Android application will roll out for the general public.
To recall, the messaging app is also rolling out the fingerprint unlock feature that brings the ability to unlock the app with the use of the phone’s fingerprint sensor. In another update, users are now allowed to use one single WhatsApp account on multiple platforms without the need to sign out of their previous account.
Soon WhatsApp will be rolling out the Dark Mode feature that will reduce the eye strain while using the phone under dark environments.
Search Giant Google today hosted its fifth edition of Google for India event in the country. The company launched lots of new features as well as updates for Google Assistant, Pay and lens. The company also announced a new Google Research India AI lab, which will be located in Bengaluru. For the past four years, the technology giant has announced several new features in India even before providing them for global users such as Google Maps, the lightweight Files app and offline mode on YouTube.
This year also the company discussed as well as introduced its new products and services especially for the country. The company introduced lots of new features for its services like Google Assistant, Pay, Lens, Search and several other products.
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Google Assistant
Google introduced its Assistant service in the country two years back. During this period it received support for Hindi along with eight other regional languages to it. To make it more accessible and user-friendly for the Hindi speaking population that now allows the user to switch between different languages. To get started just say “Ok Google, switch to English” to modify the digital assistant to English.
Google also teamed up with Vodafone Idea to announce Vodafone-Idea’s phone line with Google Assistant. The Vodafone users from now onwards can use this service to call and connect with the Google Assistant to get information. This service is aimed to provide assistant service to the people who do not have access to the internet or are still using 2G devices. The service is accessible by calling a toll-free number 000-800-9191-000.
Google Pay
The search giant launched Google Pay Business. The service is specially designed for the business purpose and can be downloaded from the Play Store. The traders can get themselves registered and verified by calling Google. This allows the merchant or business to create a storefront on the Google Pay app only. Also, they can create spot code for scanning without the need for creating a separate app. The company has already partnered with Et.fit, GoIbibio, MakeMyTrip, RedBus, UrbanClap, and Zomato.
Besides this, the company is also rolling out NFC card payment service yo Google Pay that now allows the user to put in their credit or debit card in it, in order to pay at retail stores.
Google AI
As we mentioned earlier Google has announced that it will be setting up an AI lab in Bangaluru. According to the company, India has a fortune of computer science talent that will play an important role in the development of AI. The Research lab will be headed by Dr. Manish Gupta.
Google Search
Google announced Discover Tab in Hindi last year that allows the users to switch between Hindi and the English language. Since then the usage of the Tab has grown to 100 percent. Today at the event the company announced that it will be rolling out seven more Indic languages to the Tab including Marathi, Telugu and Kannada.
Google Lens
Google lens services in India allow the users to switch between English and Hindi plus it comes with a read-aloud feature for the people who were not able to read. To give it more power the company will be rolling out three additional Indic languages Tamil, Telugu and Marathi letting them search for information, ask a question and even translate text by positioning their phone’s camera at a poster, signs, books or pamphlets.
Bolo app, which was introduced by Google last year specifically designed for kids to read better. The app now gets five additional Indic language support namely Bangla, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu in addition to Hindi. The company has also partnered with Global Book Alliance, Katha Kids and Chotta Bheem in order to expand its content pool.
Google station
Currently, Google provides free public Wi-Fi service at more than 400 railway stations all over the country. Expanding its reach the search giant will soon be making the service available to over 4,000 locations. To make this happen the company has also partnered with state-run telecom service provider BSNL.
Anker owned Nebula, a US technology company, announced the launch of its new projector in India. The company launched Mars II, which is a portable projector, in the country while making its range of projectors bigger. The Nebula projector will be available on Amazon India website and also in the offline stores in the country. The Mars II portable projector key highlights include dual 10-watt speakers, one -second auto-focus with 720p resolution and offers 4-hours battery. The Anker projector has been designed in a lunchbox style to supply portability.
Mars II portable projector specifications
The smart projector offers a resolution of 1,280 X 720 pixels HD with 300 ANSI lm brightness. This comes with DP IntelliBright technology delivering crisp as well as clear picture quality. Mars II portable projector also features dual 10-watt speakers for good sound quality. It comes with one HDMI and USB 3 ports along with the latest Bluetooth technology for connectivity. It can also be used as a standalone Bluetooth speaker, which can deliver 30-odd hours of tunes on a single charge. The biggest selling point of the Nebula projector is that with the one-second autofocus features it can get a picture focused from any angle or distance within one second.
The device runs on the Android 7.1 operating system that is supported by all the significant streaming and media apps like Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime, Hotstar among others for never-ending seamless display of content and entertainment.
Nebula projector comes with a physical remote that is connected to the Android Nebula Connect app. The app can be downloaded from the play store for both iOS and Android. The device also comes with a mouse-cursor mode that can be utilised for managing some apps. As said, the newly launched projector offers 4 hours of battery life.
Mars II portable projector price and availability
Nebula by Anker, launched the Mars II smart portable projector at Rs 51,999. The Nebula projector will be available for purchase on offline retail stores as well as on the Amazon India website.
HMD Global today announced the launch of the Nokia 7.2 in India. The latest smartphone has been teased by the company for quite a long time now and was also introduced at the IFA tech summit 2019, which was held earlier this month. The newly launched Nokia 7.2 is a part of Google’s Android One Programme. The key highlights include a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel camera powered by ZEISS optics. Additionally, it comes with a PureDisplay panel with always-on HDR technology and Nordic design.
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Nokia 7.2 pricing and launch offers
The company has introduced Nokia 7.2 in India in two colours options Charcoal and Cyan Green. The smartphone also comes in two RAMs and storage variants, 4GB with 64GB storage and 6GB with 128GB storage. These are available at a price of Rs 18,599 and Rs 19,599 respectively. The phone will be available for purchase online on Flipkart as well as on the Nokia online store starting from September 23.
On the purchase of the smartphone, the buyers will get 10 percent cash back through the offline stores using HDFC Bank cards. This offer is available until October 31. If transactions are made via Pinelabs terminals while opting for HDFC consumer finance the buyers will also get 10 percent cashback. The company is also offering zero down payment, zero processing fee, and no interest cost on the purchase of Nokia 7.2 if transactions are done via Bajaj Finance, IDFC First Bank, HDFC Bank CD loans and HDBFS, valid until October 31.
Telecom service provider Reliance Jio is also offering benefits worth Rs 7,200 to its consumers buying the phone on the prepaid recharge of Rs 198 and Rs 299. This offer includes cashback of Rs 2,200 along with vouchers worth Rs 3,000 from Cleartrip and Rs 2,200 discount from Zoomcar.
Ecommerce website Flipkart is offering 5 percent cash back to its customers if the payment is made using an HDFC Bank debit card valid till September 28. Whereas customers buying the phone during Big Billion Days sale can avail an instant discount of 10 percent using ICICI Bank and Axis Bank cards.
On the other hand, purchasing the phone via Nokia India online store buyers can avail a gift card valued at Rs 2,000 applicable till October 31.
Nokia 7.2 specifications
Nokia 7.2 comes with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display with HDR10 support,500 nits brightness and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android 9 Pie upgradable to Android 10. The users get a three-month membership trial to Google One worth Rs 130 a month with no extra cost. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
In terms of camera, it features a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an f/2.2 wide-angle lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, it includes a 20-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. The camera set up is supported by Zeiss Optics that offers three bokeh modes- Zeiss Modern, Zeiss Swirl, and Zeiss Smooth. Over that, it also comes with artificial intelligence (AI) based camera features, which also include a night mode.
Nokia 7.2 includes all the necessary modern connectivity options like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The phone packs a 3,500mAh battery and strides along with a rear fingerprint sensor.
Indian Television Brand Vu will be launching a new range of Televisions in India. The company will launch the Vu UltraAndroid TV series on September 28. To launch the new series the company has teamed up with the e-retail platform Amazon. So, it is clear the TVs will be available on Amazon’s website for the very first time. Vu Televisions is will bring its new series of UltraAndroid TV in three size variants 32-inches, 40-inches and-43 inches.
Devita Saraf, Chairman, Vu Televisions said, “Over the years, Vu Televisions has revolutionised the video viewing experience for their consumers with a perfect mix of innovation and technology. Our consumers comprise primarily of the young, educated India whose preferences are constantly evolving. Vu Televisions caters to exactly that audience segment that is not only looking for great picture and sound quality, but new innovative experiences that are a part of their day to day lives.”
The company stated that Vu UltraAndroid TV is not just an ordinary television set, but a complete entertainment package in itself. The extraordinary resolution, impeccable connectivity and easy access to the world of Google make the television a must-have in your living rooms. The company has not yet announced the pricing of the Television, but it is expected to be launched under budget smart TV segment.
The Vu Ultra Android TV series comes with the latest version of Google’s Android TV Android 9.0 that will be well-suited with a range of video streaming apps and services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar, YouTube and Google Play. The device also comes with a dedicated Hotkeys on the remote for streaming the contents effortlessly. The television will arrive with a built-in Google Chrome cast feature which allows the user to casts movies, shows and photos from their Android, iOS, Mac or Windows device to their television set. Additionally, it comes integrated with Dolby and DTS Surround Sound Technologies for the best sound experience and Bluetooth 5.0 version as well for better connectivity options. It offers 8GB of inter storage also.
Vu Ultra Android TV range will be available for purchase on Amazon from September 28 for Amazon Prime members and will go on a general sale from September 29 when the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale commence
Gizmore announced the launch of the Gizfit fitness wearable series in India. The company launched two smart wearable devices Gizmore GizFit Active 902 fitness watch and GizFit Active 901 fitness band. These devices are available exclusively on Flipkart. The fitness band and watch are capable of monitoring Blood oxygen level and Heart rate of the user, too.
Speaking on this special association, Mr. Manish Gupta, Director, Gizmore said “We are glad to have collaborated with Flipkart for our special fitness wearable series. This is a beneficial opportunity for both, Flipkart and Gizmore. Flipkart being one of the prime e-commerce market place in India, will reinforce our sales, further strengthening our online presence in the market.”
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Gizfit 901 Fitness Band specifications and features
The Gizfit fitness band is skilled at keeping an eye on the user’s heart rate, blood pressure, as well as sleep. It comes integrated with HR Sensor Interface that offers IPS colour screen HD experience, Wrist movement turn on the display, reject or answer a call and time display with 3 user interface options. Gizfit 901 comes with 0.96inch TFT display screen, IP67 waterproof level, 0.96inch, 160 X 80 PPI display resolution with 42Kb+84Kb memory and 4.0V Bluetooth connectivity.
The Smart band also puts forward features like stopwatch, anti-lost function, which allows the user to help find their phone. Interestingly it allows the user to click a picture when they wobble the device, too. It packs a 90mAh battery and is powered by Realtek8762 chipset and weighs 25 grams.
Gizmore Gizfit 902 Fitness Watch specifications and features
Gizfit Fitness Watch comes with features that let the users check their Blood oxygen level, Heart rate, Sleep and Blood pressure. It features 0.96-inch HD IPS LCD display with a resolution of 80 x 160 pixels. It comes with an anti-lost feature and turns on the display with the wrist movement. With the watch, users can also answer or reject a call. GizFit Active 902 offers Bluetooth connectivity along with IP67 waterproof certification. The swatch boasts 180mAh battery capacity and weighs 85 grams. It also allows the user to take pictures and runs on the Realtek8762 chipset.
Gizmore GizFit range price and availability
Both the devices can be purchased via Flipkart. GizFit Active 901 Fitness Band comes with a price tag of Rs 1,299, whereas the GizFit Active 902 watch is priced at Rs 1,999.
Logitech today launched Pebble Wireless Mouse M350 in India. The company has launched this wireless mouse in association with Croma and will be available for purchase at their stores across the country. The device is claimed to be sleek, comfortable, silent as well as portable that feels like a pebble in the hand. It has been launched in three colour options off-white, rose, and graphite.
Sumanta Datta, Managing Director and Cluster Head, India, Indonesia and south-west Asia, Logitech said, “Your tech devices should work great, feel great and look great too. Logitech Pebble M350 is simple, comfortable, and designed to fit into your curated lifestyle, wherever you choose to get things done. We are happy to have Croma as our exclusive partner and we believe Pebble is going to be the style statement every Indian millennial will love and own.”
The Logitech Pebble M350 comes with a dual connectivity option that allows the user to connect it to their device via Bluetooth or with the included Logitech USB receiver. According to the company with Logitech’s high-precision optical tracking, the Logitech Pebble M350 can work on almost all the surfaces.
The wireless mouse is powered by a single AA battery which offers up to 18 months of battery life. The device comes with an auto-sleep feature that automatically turns on the battery-saving mode when the mouse is not in use. The Bluetooth mouse measures 5mm x 59mm x 107mm and it weighs 100 grams with the batteries.
“The mouse provides the traditional “click” feel, but with more than 90 percent noise reduction. Even the wide rubber scrolls wheel glides in silence.”
Pebble wireless mouse Pricing and Availability
Logitech has launched the Pebble wireless mouse in three colour variants. The device can be purchased via Croma store across the nation at Rs 1,995
The Taiwanese company, Asus, has announced that it will be launching Asus ROG Phone 2 in India on September 23. The second-generation gaming smartphone has now been put on Flipkart that confirms that the upcoming device will be available for purchase on the e-commerce platform. The smartphone was first unveiled at the IFA 2019 tech summit that was held in Berlin earlier this month and now making its way to the Indian market. The Asus ROG Phone 2 comes with a Snapdragon 855+ processor along with a huge 6,000mAh battery.
The company confirmed the arrival of Asus ROG Phone 2 on its official Asus India account revealing that the phone will be introduced in India on September 23. The launch event starts at 12.30 noon IST. The launch event will also be live-streamed on its official social media platforms.
Asus ROG Phone 2 price (expected)
Although the company has not confirmed its price in India, we can guess the price of Asus ROG Phone 2 from the prices set in the European market, where the standard edition comes with a price tag of EUR 899 (approximately Rs 71,400). The Ultimate Edition is being sold at EUR 1,199 (approximately Rs 95,200).
On the other hand, according to the Chinese pricing the Standard and the Ultimate Edition carry a price tag of CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs. 35,000) and CNY 6,199 (approximately Rs. 62,000) respectively.
Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications
The Asus ROG Phone 2 features a 120Hz 6.59-inch FHD+ display with 2,340 x 1,080 pixels and an in-display fingerprint scanner protected by Gorilla Glass 6. It has Snapdragon 855+ SoC, clocked at 2.9GHz with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB UFS 3.0 of internal storage. It comes with a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging.
In terms of camera, it sports dual rear cameras that include a 48-megapixel primary and a secondary 13-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the front, it has a 24-megapixel selfie camera. The device comes integrated with dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support and ultrasonic air triggers along with 3D cooling chamber with a vent.
In order to attract more Indian customers, Amazon has today announced that its Voice Assistant service Alexa will now interact in English, Hindi or else Hinglish. From now onwards the users in India can ask Alexa to play their favourite music, ask whether or cricket updates in Hindi. According to the company, the new Hindi (Hinglish) experience is available on all Echo family of voice-controlled smart speakers.
Alexa Voice Assistance service was launched by Amazon two years back. In the beginning, it was able to understand and pronounce names of popular places, artist names, songs and more in many regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Punjabi. With the new update, it now understands as well as interacts with the users in Hindi or Hinglish.
“You can enjoy asking Alexa for diverse Hindi 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.”
To get started with Hindi, customers can just ask, “Alexa, help me set up Hindi.” While the existing Echo customers will now be able to change the language of the device to Hindi by going to the Language option within the settings on the Alexa app. The Echo show users can change the desired language by swiping down the screen from the top where they can access the language option in the Settings section. Very soon the customers will be able to interact with Alexa in Hindi and English both without the need to change the language from the settings. This feature is specially designed for Indian households where users speak both Hindi and English.
Thousands of developers have already started building Alexa skills with a Hindi flavour. Customers can pick from over 500 Alexa skills in Hindi offered by more than 30 brands including Ola, ChuChu TV, GaneshaSpeaks, All India Radio, RedFM, Sanjeev Kapoor Recipes, Pearsons, Career Launcher, Art of Living, Sadhguru, VR Devotee, Shemaroo, Hungama, Hubhopper, Aastha TV and Amar Chitra Katha. These skills range from devotional music, horoscope, kids’ education and games, recipes, and more. You can ask, “Alexa, Hindi Shayari shuru karo”, “Alexa, Panchtantra ki kahaniyan shuru karo”, “Alexa, Kabir ke dohe sunao” or “Alexa, tumhare paas kya skills hai?” to know more about skills.
From today onwards Alexa in Hindi/Hinglish will be accessible on various smart speakers by Bose that comprises of Home Speaker 500, Portable Home Speaker, Home Speaker 450 and Home Speaker 300. Whereas brands like Motorola, MyBox, Boat, Portronics, Fingers, Sony, iBall and Dish will soon launch as well as bring up-to-date their current Alexa-built in devices to support Hindi/Hinglish.
Availability of Echo devices and demo of Alexa in Hindi
The entire range of Amazon Echo smart speakers for example Echo Dot, Echo Show 5, Echo, Echo Spot, Echo Plus, Echo Show, and Echo Input can be purchased via Amazon. For offline buyers, customers can visit Amazon devices kiosk and offline retailers such as Croma and Reliance Digital stores for a demo of the Alexa Hindi experience, to purchase.
The Chinese smartphone brand Realme is all set to launch Realme X2 in China on September 24. Realme X2 is the successor of Realme X which was launched by the company few months ago. The company announced that arrival of the device via Weibo post. It is confirmed to come with a 64-megapixel camera. As of now, there is no confirmation when the upcoming smartphone will head to India. But it is expected to be unveiled in the country with a new name as Realme XT 730G, which was announced by the company last week during the launch of Realme XT.
Along with a teaser image the Chinese company announced the official launch date of Realme X2 on Weibo. The teaser image reveals that the upcoming phone will feature a quad rear camera set up consisting of a 64-megapixel camera sensor. On the other hand, the company’s CMO Xu Qi Chase opened up that Realme X will be launched in two colour variants- Silver Wing White and Star Map Blue with a gradient finish. It is believed that Realme XT 730G is the rebranded variant of Realme X and will arrive in India sometime in the month of December as promised by the company.
Realme X2 has now been listed on TENAA, a Chinese regulatory. As per the listing Realme, X2 will come with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with waterdrop notch along with Hyperbola 3D Glass design, full-HD resolution. Also, the phone will have an in-display fingerprint sensor. The upcoming device is said to be Snapdragon 730G processor paired with 6GB of RAM along with 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 256GB. The phone will pack a 4,000mAh battery
On the part of the camera, the Realme X2 will be featuring a quad rear camera set up along with 64-megapixel main sensor along with an 8-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. As per the listing, the phone will come with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
Today Samsung launched Galaxy M30s in India. The newly launched smartphone is the successor of the Galaxy M30. The key highlights include a 6,000mAh battery, a 6.4-inch SAMOLED display and a triple rear camera set up. Recently Realme also launched Realme XT in India. Let us compare all the newly launched Galaxy M30s, M30 and Realme XT.
Samsung Galaxy M30s: Triple rear camera set up with 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 lens.
Samsung Galaxy M30: Triple rear cameras with 13MP, 5MP and 5MP sensors
Samsung Galaxy M30s is almost similar to its predecessor Galaxy M30 in terms of design. But the upgraded variant comes with a larger battery and better camera capabilities. If we talk about the pricing then Galaxy M30s is cheaper than M30 offering a better camera, battery and processor. Now coming on to Realme XT that comes at Rs 15,999 which is a bit costlier than both the Samsung devices. If you are not afraid to spend a more on a premium looking smartphone with a 64-megapixel camera then go for Realme XT else you can opt Samsung Galaxy M30s.
Samsung launched India’s first smartphone with 6000mAh battery today. The company launched the Samsung Galaxy M30s in the country. The device is the predecessor of the Galaxy M30 smartphone that was launched by the company a few months ago. The smartphone will be available on e-commerce website Amazon. The key specs include Super AMOLED display along with triple rear cameras with 48MP main sensor and Exynos 9611 SoC processor. Apart from that the company also launched Samsung Galaxy M10s with dual rear cameras and 4000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy M30s and Galaxy M10s pricing and availability
The company has launched Samsung Galaxy M30s in three colour variants Opal Black, Sapphire Blue and Pearl White. The phone is being offered in two storage variants 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage at Rs 13,999 and the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage at Rs 16,999.
On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy M10s comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage at Rs 8,999. The budget smartphone will be available in two colour options- Stone Blue and Piano Black. Both the smartphones will be available for purchase via Samsung Online store as well as Amazon from September 29.
Samsung Galaxy M30s specifications
Samsung Galaxy M30s features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display with a waterdrop notch. The device runs on Samsung’s One UI, based on Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by an Exynos 9611 SoC processor paired with 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage that can be expanded via microSD card up to 512GB. The phones comes with a massive 6000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The smartphone comes with Widevine L1 certification for playing HD content on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar among others.
In terms of cameras, the Galaxy M30s has a triple rear camera set up consisting of a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 lens. There’s also a dedicated Night Mode for low-light shots.M30s can also record 4K videos, Super Slo-Mo, Super Steady and Hyperlapse. For selfies and video calls the device houses a 16-megapixel camera on the front.
Samsung Galaxy M10s specifications
Samsung Galaxy M10s features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. The device is by the Exynos 7884B SoC processor paired with 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of internal storage. The phone comes with a rear fingerprint scanner. It comes loaded with a 4000mAh battery along with 15W fast charger.
Galaxy M310s comes with a dual rear camera that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. While on the front it sports an 8-megapixel selfie camera.
Recently OnePlus has confirmed that it will be launching OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro smartphones on September 26 alongside OnePlus TV in India. Both the smartphones are the successors of the OnePlus 7 that was launched by the company a few months ago. Both will be unveiled in India and the US on the same day plus the company will also be hosting a second launch event for the European market in the coming month in the UK. Ahead of their launch, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has officially shared the first images of the OnePlus 7T.
Pete Lau has released the first images of the OnePlus 7T on its Twitter account along with a short teaser of OnePlus TV. While looking at the images the upcoming smartphone seems to bear much more rounded edges as compared to OnePlus 7. On the rear, it will be featuring a triple rear camera set up in circular module placed horizontally along with a dual-LED flash. While sharing the images he wrote in his blog, “To convey the superior quality and effortless versatility of our Triple Camera setup, finding an elegant balance between the three unique lenses. With perfect symmetry from any orientation, a circular design became the natural choice. A circle’s rounded edges produce an appealing contrast against the straight lines of a smartphone’s rectangular form for a seamless, balanced feel. After going through over fifty design iterations, we think we’ve landed on something pretty special.”
Besides this sharing the teaser of the OnePlus TV he said, “Faster typing, easier searching, more seamless syncing”
According to the rumours OnePlus 7T is expected to comes with a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display with HDR 10+ support with a waterdrop-style notch. The phone will run on Android 10 and will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC, coupled with Adreno 640. The device will come with an 8GB of RAM along with up to 256 GB of internal storage options.
The rumours suggest that OnePlus 7T will feature a 48-megapixel f/1.6 main camera, an f/2.2 12-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 16-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide camera. On the front, it will sport a 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Besides this, the phone is reportedly going to house a battery capacity of 3800mAh Warp Charge 30T support along with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
OnePlus 7T Pro expected specifications
OnePlus 7T will come with almost similar specifications like a 6.65 Quad-HD+ (1440×3100 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display with HDR10+ support. The phone will also run on Android 10. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC processor along with 8GB and 12 GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage.
In terms of camera capabilities, all the specifications are the same. However, the device will sport pop up selfie camera instead of a waterdrop-style notch. Also, it will come loaded with a 4,085mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T support.
The South Korean Company, Samsung, is all geared up for the launch of its new smartphone in India. The company will be launching the Samsung Galaxy M30s in the country today. The biggest selling point of the upcoming smartphone is its huge 6,000mAh battery. The key highlights include a super AMOLED display screen along with a waterdrop notch, triple rear cameras and the latest Exynos 9611 SoC processor on it. Read more about the device, its price and specifications details.
Samsung Galaxy M30s expected price and launch timing
The Samsung Galaxy M30s launch event will begin at 12 noon in India today. Ahead of the launch, the e-commerce website Amazon has launched a microsite for the upcoming smartphone where it has announced a contest. Those who guess the correct pricing of the device can get a chance to win Samsung Galaxy M30s.
Until now the company has not revealed the pricing of the upcoming smartphone but it is speculated to fall between Rs 15000 and Rs 18000. The company is also expected to offer Galaxy M30s in various RAM variants. We already know that M30s is the successor of Galaxy M30 that was launched in the country a few months ago. The 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of Samsung Galaxy M30 costs Rs 14,990, while the 6GB RAM/128GB storage model costs Rs 17,990 so we can expect the starting price of the upcoming smartphone to fall between aforementioned price range or a bit higher as it is the upgraded variant.
Samsung Galaxy M30s expected specifications
According to the Amazon listing, Samsung Galaxy M30s the phone will come loaded with a massive 6,000mAh battery touted to be India’s first smartphone to arrive with the said battery capacity. The phone will also feature an sAMOLED display along with triple rear cameras.
But the company has already revealed the key specifications of the Galaxy M30s. The device will be carrying a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U Display along with the large battery. The phone will be powered by an Exynos 9611 SoC processor along with triple cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the back panel.
If we go by the Android Enterprise listing the company will be offering the phone in two storage variants 4GB RAM with 64GB of storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage option. The triple rear cameras are supposed to include a 48-megapixel primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture, along with a 5-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel super-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 lens. On the front, the phone is expected to feature a 16-megapixel selfie camera.
Hero Electronix today entered into the consumer technology market with the launch of AI connected smart devices Qubo. Qubo is a Voice-enabled smart indoor camera that lets the user stay connected with their loved ones and their homes sitting anywhere in the world. Alongside this, the company also launched other smart devices such as Smart Gas Sensor, Smart Smoke Sensor and Smart Door/Window Sensor.
Voice-controlled Qubo Smart Indoor Camera is a full HD camera that has AI features as well as encrypted video streaming and storage making it more safe. It instantly sends a notification to the users when it detects a person in their absence. It can also ring a siren with smart routines. The device comes with a Baby cry alert feature that notifies the users whenever their little one cries. The Qubo smart indoor camera saves known faces that allow the user to define and set different routines and create custom alerts.
Interestingly the indoor camera also comes with Alexa built-in Bluetooth speakers. Qubo camera comes with 30 days of cloud storage as well as an SD card slot that can store up to 128GB of data. All the smart devices can be purchased via Qubo’s website and will also be available across e-commerce websites and retail stores starting from 27th September.
On the other hand, the Qubo smart smoke sensor alerts the user instantly when it detects smoke at home. While the Smart Gas Sensor detects and alerts the user when there is an LPG or PNG leakage it also works with the Qubo smart indoor camera. The Qubo smart door and window sensor alert the users whenever the user forgets to lock the door or windows keeping it safe from unwanted strangers round the clock.
Qubo Smart Indoor Camera can be purchased at Rs 13,490. Whereas Qubo Smart Gas Sensor, Smart Smoke Sensor, as well as the Smart Door and Window Sensor all comes with a price tag of Rs 3,000 each.
As a part of ‘Add More Love’ Samsung has announced festive offers on its QLED TVs and appliances. The offers will be valid till October 30 where the company will be offering a 25 percent instant discount as well as 15 percent additional cashback offers. The South Korean electronics and smartphone brand will be offering QLED TVs, 4K UHD TVs, Refrigerators, Microwave Ovens, Digital Inverter Air Conditioners, Eco Bubble and Top Load Washing Machines among others at discounted prices.
During the offer, Samsung will be offering gifts such as Galaxy S10 smartphone worth Rs 61,900 and Galaxy A50 worth Rs 21,490 on the purchase of Samsung QLED TVs. On the purchase of select 4K UHD TVs, buyers will get assured complimentary gifts such as Samsung Galaxy M30 worth Rs 17,990 and Google Home Mini worth Rs 4,999. Buyers purchasing select models of Samsung Washing Machines will get a 23-liter Microwave Oven at no cost.
During the ‘Add More Love’ festival campaign the customers who buy Samsung’s Convection Microwave Ovens will get a 2-piece Borosil set absolutely free. During the sale period, the company is also offering service on Digital Inverter Air Conditioners along with a year of warranty on Digital Inverter Motor on select models of Samsung Washing Machines. Various finance offers are also being offered on the purchase of Refrigerators.
In addition to this Samsung is providing zero down payment EMIs of Rs 1,078 per month on the purchase of Smart TVs. Also, the consumers purchasing Samsung Family Hub Refrigerators can buy by making one down payment of Rs 11,111 and 24 EMIs of Rs 11,111 along with a waiver of one EMI if the buyer opts to pay in 20 installments. The buyers can also avail up to 15% additional cashback with Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, RBL Bank and ICICI Bank debit and credit cards along with 25% of instant discount.
These offers are available on select products being offered by Samsung at exclusive stores, select multi-brand retail stores along with leading electronics stores all over the country excluding Kerala.
Social Media giant Facebook today launched Instagram Music in India. The new feature allows its users to express themselves through music on stories along with other creative tools like Lyrics on Instagram, Lip Sync Live, and the ability to add songs to their Facebook Profiles as well as Instagram. To license music, Facebook teamed up various Indian music labels namely T-Series Music, Zee Music Company and Yash Raj Films earlier this year.
Speaking about music on Facebook and Instagram, Manish Chopra, Director and Head of Partnerships, Facebook India, said, “Facebook and music share something special — they both bring people together and enable personal expression. And that’s why music is important for us. We want to make it possible for the Facebook and Instagram communities to express themselves and connect around music on our platforms. With India’s strong music ecosystem, we’re thrilled to open up the ability for people in the country to include music in the moments they share on our platforms. We’ve partnered with the Indian music community to enable these new products, and we look forward to seeing all the ways people in India use them to express themselves in fun and engaging way”.
From today onwards users will be able to put in their favorite songs to their photos as well as their videos on their stories. To do this they need to open their camera on their Facebook or Instagram profiles to add music to their photos. They can also add the Music sticker by selecting a photo or videos from their gallery then tap the sticker icon. Users can also add a particular part of a song that they have chosen to be highlighted in their story along with the artist’s name and track title. The users will also be able to search songs in different languages, by Actor and Actress names, Film Name or Singer’s Name. This feature works in the same manner on Facebook and Instagram.
In addition to this if the song’s lyrics are available they will automatically turn up. Tap through the icons to change the animation and text style, and move the lyrics around, rotate or resize it like you would do fora normal sticker.
With the Lip Sync Live feature, Facebook users will be able to perform as well as dub their favourite songs. Their friends can also check their performance and also follow the lyrics of the songs together. To do so, users have to select the “Lip Sync Live” button when starting a Live session on Facebook then choose a song, add a description and customise the video with filters or a background. Your friends will be able to watch Your performance live as well as the name of the artist and song featured within the video. They can also join in by tapping follow the singer or band on Facebook.
After teasing Vivo Nex 3 for months, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer finally unveiled its next-generation NEX series of smartphones. The company launched Vivo Nex 3 and Vivo Nex 3 5G smartphones in Shanghai that will be available in a number of markets namely Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and other markets. As of now, there is no such information if the smartphones will arrive in India or not but will soon head to some other markets in the coming months. The device comes with a 64-megapixel camera along with Snapdragon 855+ SoCand with pressure-sensitive keys for the distinctive vibrating experience.
Vivo Nex 3, and Vivo Nex 3 5G price in India (Expected)
Vivo Nex 3, 8GB RAM with 128GB variant comes at a price tag of CNY 4,998 that translates to Rs 50,600. The Vivo Nex 3 5G, 8GB RAM with a 256GB variant is available at CNY 5,698 that translates to Rs 57,700, while the other variant is the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage can be purchased at CNY 6,198 that comes to around Rs 62,700 approx. The company has introduced the phones in two colour options Black and White. Both the devices will go on sale in China from September 21.
Apart from that the company also launched its first Bluetooth earphones called Vivo True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones.
Vivo Nex 3 and Vivo Nex 3 5G specifications
Vivo Nex 3 and Vivo Nex 3 5G come with a 6.89-inch POLED Waterfall FullView display that offers a 99.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Both the devices come integrated with an in-display fingerprint sensor and include features like X-axis Haptic Vibration motor and Touch Sense. The duo are powered by the 2.96GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus octa-core processor with Adreno 640 GPU paired with up to 12GB RAM along with (up to) 512GB internal storage option. The phones run on Android 9 Pie-based on Funtouch OS 9.1.
In terms of cameras, Vivo NEX 3 series features a triple rear camera set up placed in a circular module that includes a 64-megapixel main Samsung GW1 sensor with f/1.7 aperture. It is assisted by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle 120-degree sensor along with a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2X optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. On the front, it bears a 16-megapixel pop-up selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
On the connectivity front, Vivo NEX 3 and Vivo NEX 3 5G have 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth v5, NFC, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, GPS + GLONASS among others. The smartphones house a 4,500mAh battery with 44W ultra-fast charging support to supply life juice.
Today Chinese Xiaomi hosted Smarter Living 2020 event in India. The event was held in Bengaluru where the company launched its various electronic products. At the event, Xiaomi launched its new Mi TV range, Mi Smart Water Purifier, Mi Smart Band 4 and Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2. Read on to know more about the products, their price and availability:
Mi Smart Water Purifier (RO+UV)
There are so many brands in the country, which are dominating the Indian market when it comes to Water Purifiers. But the Xiaomi water purifier is not an ordinary water purifier, as the name suggests it is a smart purifier, which cannot be found in the country very easily. It comes with a purification process that is facilitated by three filters – PolyPropylene+Activated Carbon (PPC), Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Post Activated Carbon (PAC) along with an in-tank UV light.
As per the company, the filter intercepts large and visible particles whereas the RO filters out heavy metals, scales and organic matter with a 0.1nm precision. The PAC filter eradicates odour and organic substances and the in-tank UV light destroys bacteria and viruses with up to 99.99% efficiency. The purifier can be connected to the Mi Home App, which observes level as well the filter life of each of the three cartridges, therefore, it notifies the user when it needs replacement.
Mi Smart Band 4
This Mi Smart Band was launched by Xiaomi in China a few months back before bringing it to India. This is the successor of the Mi Band 3, which comes with a bigger coloured OLED display along with new smart actions and 5ATM water resistance.
Mi Smart Band 4 features a 0.95-inch AMOLED colour touch-enabled screen with 240 x 120 pixels resolution protected with a layer of 2.5D curved glass on top. The coloured display screen is capable of displaying notifications such as SMSes, WhatsApp messages, fitness details and so on. The Mi Smart Band 4 also controls music and offers unlimited customisable watch faces. It can now track swimming with automatic stroke recognition and promises a battery life of up to 20 days.
Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2
As the name suggests Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2 is a night lamp that without human intervention turns on when it detects any motion around it. It is an energy-efficient night lamp, which automatically turns off when no motion is detected and comes with two brightness settings.
Pricing and availability
Mi Smart Water Purifier will be available on via Mi.com, Flipkart and Mi Home stores at Rs 11,999 from September 29. The filter cartridges will be available for Rs 3,997 for the complete set. Individual filter cartridges are also available.
Mi Smart Band 4 can be purchased via Mi.com, Amazon and Mi Homes for Rs 2,299. It will be available on all the mentioned platforms from September 19 starting 12 noon.
Mi Motion Activated Night Light 2 can be bought from Xiaomi’s crowdfunding platform for Rs 500. It will be available from September 18 after 12 noon.
As the festive season is coming closer it’s raining Televisions in India. Recently, Kodak and Motorola launched their Smart TVs in India. Motorola launched its first Smart TV in the country at an affordable price. Now another Chinese company Xiaomi launched its Smart TV in India. Xiaomi has launched its biggest Smart TV Mi TV 4 x 65 today at Smarter Living 2020 event being hosted in Bengaluru.
It is claimed to be the biggest and the best TV being offered by any other brand in the country. Prior to its launch in the Indian market, the Television first debuted in China. Mi Tv also supports various smart apps. Apart from that, the Chinese Brand is also offering the product in three more sizes- 40 inches, 43 inches and 50 inches.
The Mi TV 4 x 65 is the successor of the Mi TV 4 series, which the company launched in the 55-inch size. The Mi TV 4 Pro was introduced at Rs 47,999, whereas the Mi TV 4X Pro came with a price tag of Rs 39,999. The latest TV launched by the company comes with a 65-inch display along with an ultra-thin metal body and 20W stereo speakers with support for Dolby+DTS audio that delivers enhanced sound experience and 4K HDR video support.
The latest Mi TV features a large screen along with thin bezels and also comes integrated with an AI-based voice control system. It is powered by a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor combined with 2GB of RAM and offers 16GB of internal memory.
Pricing and Availability
The Mi TV 4 comes with a starting price of Rs 17,999 for the 40-inch variant whereas the 43-inch and the 50-inch model comes with a price tag of Rs 24,999 and Rs 29,999 respectively. The 65-inch model can be purchased at Rs 54,999.
The Mi TV 4x 65-inch, 43 inches and 4A 40-inch models will be available for purchase via Mi Home and e-commerce platform Flipkart starting from September 29, the same day when its Big Billion Sale kicks off. On the other hand, the 50-inch model can be purchased via Mi.com, Amazon and Mi Home stores starting from September 29.
We have been hearing about the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus7T Pro for quite some time now. The Chinese premium smartphone company has now officially confirmed to launch the 7T on September 26. Alongside OnePlus 7T the OnePlus Smart TV will also debut in India on the same day.
Like we said, OnePlus 7T has been in the news for quite a long time now. We also came across lots of rumours and leaks about the upcoming smartphone. The company has confirmed that both the smartphones will debut with a 90Hz display, therefore, confirming the leaks and rumours.
The launch event of the upcoming smartphones will be held in New Delhi and later in London. Apart from that, the company will be hosting the event live on its official social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. The Global debut of the OnePlus 7T and 7T pro will be hosted at an event in London on October 10.
Besides this, OnePlus has also posted a video teaser that also confirms that it will be unveiling its OnePlus Smart TV for the first time at the same event, which is to be hosted in New Delhi. Interestingly, OnePlus will launch its Smart TV for the first time in the country for the global audience to see. The OnePlus TV is confirmed to feature a 55-inch QLED display. The Smart TV can be purchased via Amazon during the Great Indian Festival sale.
As per Amazon’s listing, the OnePlus TV will make its debut with eight speakers that will deliver a combined output of 50W RMS along with Dolby Atmos support. Besides this, the company’s CEO has revealed that the TV will run on Android for TV platforms and will be powered by the Gamma Color Magic processor. The OnePlus TV will also receive three years of Android TV software updates. The inside news also suggests that the OnePlus Television will also be offered in four sizes-32-inches, 55-inches, 65-inches and 75-inches.
OnePlus 7T specifications (rumored)
OnePlus 7T is expected to feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with HDR 10+ support and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is tipped to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SoC along with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. The whispers suggest that it will sport a triple rear camera set up with a 48-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with a 120-degree field of view. The Upcoming phone is reportedly to arrive with a 3,800mAh battery with 30W Warp Charger.
One can always count on Google for making our lives easy. Whether it is Maps or its Email service, the California-based technology giant always manages to add new features to its products and services that make day to day tasks simpler for users. So how could it miss out on its smart screen speaker? While Google Home and Google Home Mini were already powered by the company’s digital assistant, its Nest Hub comes with a touchscreen. Needless to say, that does make the product far more interactive and useful. We used the Google Nest Hub for a few days and here’s our review of the same:
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Google Nest Hub design and display
Google has combined simplicity and style in its Nest Hub smart speaker’s design. The speaker has been made in a way that one would be comfortable to keep it at workplace environment as well as at home. Trust us when we say that it wouldn’t look out of place in either of the two setups. On the front, the smart speaker has a 7-inch LCD touchscreen display and at the back, its speakers are covered in Grey coloured fabric. If you look at it from a distance, the device may come across as a tablet that’s resting on a stand. It’s actually not very different from Amazon‘s Echo Show devices in terms of the design.
The screen of the Google Nest Hub also comes with a light sensor that adjusts the brightness of the display according to the ambient light. There are far field microphones on the device that enable Google’s digital assistant to listen to user’s commands. You also get a toggle switch to turn this off in case you are having a conversation that you don’t want the Google Assistant to listen. On the back panel of the smart speaker, you will find a port where you can connect the power cable. The volume rocker keys of the device are also located at the back.
We should mention that the Google Nest Hub does not come with a front facing camera. While for some, this is a downside as it means that the device cannot be used to make video calls, there will also be those who will appreciate the kind of focus the company has put on privacy of the user by doing this. You really don’t have to be worried about using the Nest Hub in places like your living room or bed room because of this.
Coming to the display of the Google Nest Hub smart speaker, we found it to be one among the pros of the device too. We have used the Amazon Echo Show (second generation) and Amazon Echo show 5 prior to using the Google Nest Hub. The size of the display of Google’s smart speaker lies somewhere in between the two and it provides a good viewing experience. We used the device to watch a number of videos on YouTube and we were happy with the results. The images projected on the screen were clear and sharp and the colours were accurate.
Besides this, one also gets an option to choose from various watch faces to project on the screen while the device is not in use. Users also have the option of having images from Google’s gallery being displayed on the screen. We should also mention that the screen of the device responds to touch well. There wasn’t a single time when we tried to navigate by selecting options on the screen and couldn’t.
In a nutshell, we would say that the design and the display of the Google Nest Hub are both its plus points. It’s a compact device and it has a big enough screen for you to enjoy video content.
Google Nest Hub performance
One of the key features of the Google Nest Hub is clearly the Google Assistant. The digital assistant by Google and the company’s large ecosystem of services makes the device extremely useful. Since most of us use at least a few services by Google on our smartphones, like Maps, YouTube, Gmail or even Assistant, the device is quick in curating cards for us based on our usual activity.
A great advantage that Google Nest Hub has over Amazon’s Echo Show devices is that Google’s ecosystem of services is way more vast than Amazon’s. Since most users already use a number of services from the company, it’s not necessary to sign up for new ones to make the most of the device. When we were using Amazon Echo Show 5, we were asked to sign up for plenty of Amazon’s services like Amazon Prime to perform certain actions. We did not encounter this in Google’s smart speaker, and this is definitely a plus. If you own an Android smartphone, you would have no trouble using the Nest Hub at all. It actually becomes an extension of everything you do on your phone and will offer more services.
One thing that we really liked about Google Nest Hub is that the digital assistant already recognised our voice and allowed us to add family members in the Google Home app. With this, no one else other than people who were registered could access Google Assistant. Needless to say, this added a layer of security to the data on the device. Another feature that we liked was Digital Wellbeing. After Android smartphones, the feature has now made its way to the Nest Hub too. After you set a particular time period in Downtime feature, Google Assistant on the smart speaker will not answer any of your queries.
Coming back to the large ecosystem of the device, there are a number of activities that you will be able to perform seamlessly on the smart speaker. The device has integration with Google Photos, so you can ask the assistant to show you pictures from a particular day or a trip. There is Google Calendar, so you can update your entries using the smart speaker itself. The device also has Google Maps, so you can check for commute routes and time that you will take to reach your destination before you leave home. Google Nest Hub also has YouTube, so you can make full use of its display to watch content on it for hours.
Some other functions that can be performed on Google Nest Hub include:
Managing personal information
Playing radio
Getting information about various geographical places
Checking financial markets
Finding and playing music
Using calculator
Finding places to visit in your town
Translating languages
Finding words in dictionary
Finding food recipes
Playing audiobooks
There are many more besides these. That’s the reason that we are vouching for the fact everyone will find the Nest Hub to be of some use to them.
Last but not the least, even the sound output of the device is decent. While the quality remains good at normal volume, on the highest note, it does crack a bit. However, you wouldn’t need it to be that loud unless you want to play songs on it for a house party. For most other occasions, it is absolutely fine.
Verdict
At a price of Rs 9,999 Google Nest Hub is one amongst the best smart speakers that you’ll find in the under Rs 10,000 category. The pros of the Google Nest Hub definitely outweigh its cons and everyone is bound to find it useful because of the number of services that it offers and the number of functions that it does. Consider it to be a one stop destination for all Google services coupled with a great display. However, the only downside is that you cannot make video calls using the device, but then, on the upside, the same has not been added to enhance privacy.
Pros
Great display
Very feature rich because of integration with Google services
It is official, one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year Google Pixel 4 to be unveiled on October 15. The Mountain View Company has also started sending press invites for the October 15. However, the press invites does not reveal much about the event, except we reckon it will be a hardware event.
The technology giant Google has officially confirmed that the launch date of its upcoming flagship Google Pixel 4 series. The press invites only revealed the launch date of the device. During the launch event, the company is also expected to launch a few more products just like last year it launched the Home Hub and a new Chromebook alongside Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. The event will begin at 10 AM EST (7:30 pm IST). Those who are interested to watch the event can watch the action live on YouTube.
Ahead of the launch the search giant leaks and rumours in regards to Pixel phones have been going around the internet for quite some time. This happened after the company itself shared a cropped image of the upcoming premium phone a few months ago. The image particularly showed the cameras placed in a square-shaped module. As per the leaks and rumours the Pixel phones will come with a Snapdragon 855 chipset along with 6GB of RAM.
Recently we came across a leaked promo video and review videos, which were leaked on the web, of the Google Pixel 4 series. The said videos revealed the colour variant of the upcoming device. The video also revealed the key features of the handset such as Pixel Themes, Screen Attention and Ambient EQ.
Another video showcased the Google Pixel 4 colour variants, which also included the Coral colour that was leaked before the video emerged on the web. According to the video the current flagship devices would arrive in three colour variants namely black, white, and coral orange. The phone is being shown from all the angles revealing its front and its rear panel.
Now the phone has also been spotted on the Geekbench listing. As per the geekbench listing, Google Pixel 4XL might also be offering a 5G variant along with 8GB of RAM. Till now we were only familiar with the 6GB of RAM variant, but now for the first time, a 5G version of the Pixel 4XL with 8GB of RAM has come to life.
Another report reveals the camera capabilities of the Pixel 4 smartphone. It suggests that the handset’s camera will be supporting features like Night Sight for quick capture in low light situations, Live HDR, HDRNet and mesh warping in Google Camera app’s version 7.0.
