The Vivo S1 Pro was officially launched on January 4 in India. This new device has its rear camera setup in the shape of a diamond. The S1 Pro is Vivo’s latest addition to 2019’s S series. The Vivo S1 Pro packs an in-display fingerprint sensor with a waterdrop-style display notch. Another key feature of the Vivo S1 Pro is the 48MP primary sensor.
The device supports dual-SIM and runs Android 9 Pie with FunTouch as predicted by rumours. The device has a 6.38-inch full-HD Super AMOLED display. The smartphone is run by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. The device has 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The 8GB RAM prepares the phone to run without interruptions by letting the user run multiple applications without slowing down the operation of the device.
Talking about the camera specifications, the Vivo S1 Pro has a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor and two 2MP sensors covering the capture of a range of wide-angle, macro and bokeh shots. The smartphone also comes equipped to resist shakes and jerks in videos with electronic image stabilisation technology.
The front camera is of 32MP in the Vivo S1 Pro and comes with support features like AI Face Beauty, HDR, AI portrait lighting and group selfie. The device also has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The Vivo S1 Pro has a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W dual fast charging. The phone offers connectivity through 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc. and has a USB Type-C port. Vivo’s Multi-turbo feature gives the user access to a range of optimisations and increases the performance and response of the device. The device also comes with an Ultra-Game Mode to prevent disturbing notifications and alerts which may occur during gameplay. The phone also provides support for Dark Mode.
The phone is priced at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB variant which is the only variant released in India. The phone comes in Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue and Dreamy White colour variants and is available offline and online on the Vivo India online store along with Amazon and Flipkart.
Realme India has announced that the Chinese company will soft launch the Realme 5i in India this week. Yes, the date has been set for the first launch of 2020 by the company, they will be launching the smartphone in an online event on Jan 9th 2020 at 12:30 noon. Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth has also tweeted that the smartphone will be launching then and the Realme 5i has been listed on Flipkart as its online partner. The phone is slated to launch in Vietnam today, so from that, we have got a fair bit of Idea what kind of specs the phone will carry.
The Realme 5i is slated to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. This will be accompanied by 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The other variant will have 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This is a budget smartphone so we do not expect extreme graphics from it. The company has put a 6.5-inch display on it with a notch on top that has the front-facing 8-megapixel camera. This is an LCD display with HD+ resolution.
The teaser image of the phone shows that the rear will have 4 cameras and no rear fingerprint scanner. The camera will carry 12MP+8MP+2MP+2MP sensors. The second 2MP camera will be for macro shots. And the 8MP camera will be for ultra-wide shots and should have f/1.8 aperture. The battery of the smartphone will be 5,000mAh and should come with a fast charger in the box.
As for the operating system, the Realme 5i will come with Android Pie 9 OS with ColorOS 6. The colour options will be Green and Blue gradient panels at the back. Connectivity options will include WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type-C and 3.5mm audio port.
Realme 5i price
Realme 5i is the successor to Realme 3i that was launched in 2019 here in India, which was priced at Rs 7,999. Industry insiders are saying that Realme 5i will also be priced around the same price for the 3GB version. The 4GB version can be Rs 1,000 more expensive.
OnePlus fans have a reason to rejoice now, as the company released a teaser video about the OnePlus Concept One. OnePlus proudly proclaimed in the teaser that CES 2020 will see the much-awaited OnePlus Concept One, which reportedly comes equipped with an invisible camera and colour shifting glass technology. OnePlus shares the tagline of Alternate Future with Alternate Design in the teaser video.
The video shows parts of the Concept One smartphone, which has the classic OnePlus slider in a variant of the colour gold. The video also showed the front of the device having curved-edge glass-like in the OnePlus 7T Pro. It is unclear if the display is curved at the edges.
The teaser video shows the rear side of the Concept One smartphone, which is marked with a OnePlus logo and a pattern. The teaser showed three cameras on the rear of the device with a flash at a particular angle. This might be the invisible camera feature on the device. The appearance of the invisible camera looks like in-display camera technology or cameras which function only when the camera feature is turned on. It is also possible that the invisibility feature of the camera works through a button. OnePlus might reveal more information or teasers as we edge closer to the CES 2020. The Concept One could possibly help us identify key features we can expect from the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8T Pro.
There is no official information about the colour-shifting glass technology yet, but more will be known in the coming days.
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One of the devices launched by OnePlus recently was the OnePlus 7T Pro, which has a 6.65-inch AMOLED display. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and offers 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone features a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens. The smartphone also comes equipped with Dolby Atmos speaker. The OnePlus 7T Pro has a 4,085 mAh battery which supports Warp Charge 30T. The device runs Android 10 with OxygenOS 10.
Samsung recently announced that they sold more than 6.7 million 5G smartphones in 2019 globally. According to Counterpoint Research, 2020 will be the breakout year for 5G smartphones and that 5G smartphones contributed to only 1% of global smartphone sales in 2019.
Samsung currently has five 5G compliant devices in the global market – The Galaxy S10 5G, Note10 5G, Note 10+ 5G, Galaxy A90 5G and the Galaxy Fold 5G. Samsung is currently at 53.9% of the global 5G smartphone market.
TM Roh, the President and Head of R and D at IT and Mobile Communications division of Samsung Electronics said that “Consumers can’t wait to experience 5G and we are proud to offer a diverse portfolio of devices that deliver the best 5G experience possible”. He also went on to say that 2020 will be the year of the Galaxy 5G where Samsung will bring 5G compatibility to many more devices and give people mobile experiences that they never thought possible.
Samsung also confirmed that they will be releasing a Galaxy Tab S6 that is compatible with 5G very soon. The company also made an announcement that 2019 saw the sale of 6.7 million 5G phones by the company. The 5G compliant tablet might put Samsung as the first to launch a 5G compatible tablet. The company did not give any information about the global release of the tablet, yet.
The tablet was featured on Samsung’s Korean website since Christmas day and will be available soon in Korea. It is not clear if the device will have different features and specifications between the 5G compliant and 5G non-compliant versions. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G will be available in Korea in 2020’s first quarter and will be the first device to bring 5G speed with the power-packed performance of the Galaxy Tab series. The tablet is all set to be a premium experience for users who can enjoy faster connectivity by connecting to 5G networks.
Samsung announced the all-new Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note10 Lite on January 3. The newest additions to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, these devices promise premium features at an affordable price. DJ Koh, the President and CEO of the IT and Mobile communications division of Samsung electronics said “the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note10 Lite is a product of Samsung’s constant effort to deliver innovation, performance and power to users”.
Galaxy S10 Lite
The display of the Galaxy S10 Lite is of 6.7-inch Full HD+ with support for Super AMOLED plus infinity-O display. The device has a battery of 4,500 mAh with support for super-fast charging. The phone comes equipped to recognise the user through a fingerprint sensor which is on-screen and through face recognition. The device is available in variants of 6GB and 8GB RAM offering up to 128GB internal storage. The phone is powered by an Octa-core processor and is available in three colours of Prism White, Prism Black and Prism Blue. Talking about the cameras present, the rear camera has an ultra-wide 12MP sensor with a wide 48MP sensor and a 5MP macro sensor while the front camera is of 32MP to facilitate selfies and video calls.
The Galaxy S10 Lite offers a range of features to photography enthusiasts.
Galaxy Note10 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has a 6.7-inch display supporting Super AMOLED Infinity O display and a battery of 4,500mAh with support for super-fast charging. The device has an octa-core processor with two variants of 6GB and 8GB RAM and offering internal storage of 128GB. The device supports biometric authentications with an on-screen fingerprint sensor and face recognition software. The phone comes in three colours of Aura Glow, Aura Black and Aura Red. The Rear camera has three 12MP cameras functioning as the Ultra-Wide, wide and telephoto lens of the device. The front camera is of 32MP letting users enjoy clearer selfies and video calls.
The Galaxy Note10 Lite is aimed at helping users increase their productivity. The device comes with a signature S pen. Consumers can use the S pen to navigate through presentations, control video content and even click a picture! The S pen is connected to the phone through Bluetooth low energy support.
Both devices come equipped with Samsung’s range of applications and are protected by Samsung Knox. Unfortunately, the prices of the devices are not revealed yet.
The Realme X50 5G will be launched soon on January 7 2020. Rumours speculate that the company may lift the curtain off the Realme X50 Youth edition too. The China-based firm has now revealed to the world, the rear design of the upcoming Realme X50 5G through the account of Realme India’s CEO Madhav Sheth.
Madhav Sheth shared images of the rear of the Realme X50 5G, which has a gradient colour design. The phone has a vertical camera setup and looks similar to the Realme X2. General speculations by industry experts suggest that the phone comes with a 64MP primary sensor and an ultra-wide lens.
The images show that the fingerprint scanner of the device is placed under the power button of the Realme X50 5G on the right side. The Realme X50 5G will be the first device produced by the company with a dual front camera feature. The device is speculated to have a 6.6-inch display with front cameras of 32MP and 8MP making the setup. The images let us know that the volume controls will be on the left profile of the phone.
Rumours suggest that the Realme X50 5G will be powered by a Snapdragon 765 processor. However not much of the specifications of the phone like the battery, RAM and storage are revealed, we will have to wait till Tuesday to get complete details of the new smartphone by Realme.
The availability of the 5G variant of the phone in India is however doubtful, as the country is not equipped to support 5G smartphones. India may possibly see the 4G variant of this device. The phone is expected to come supporting VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology which can get a smartphone charged quicker than regular chargers.
Other rumours based on previous leaks tell us that the Realme X50 5G will have an Octa-Core CPU with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The leaks about the camera setup have us believe that the phone will have a primary sensor of 64MP, a 13MP telephoto lens, a 8MP wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro lens. It is also speculated that the battery of the phone will have a 4,500 mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charge technology. The smartphone is expected to come in three variants of 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage,8GB RAM with 128GB storage and a third version having 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
2019 saw the creation of Peer to Peer Transmission Alliance by Xiaomi with Oppo and Vivo. The three giant smartphone companies created this file transfer system. The companies recently announced that the Wi-Fi based feature will soon go global. Current smartphone users of Oppo and Xiaomi already have access to the peer-to-peer file transfer system in many parts of the world, while Vivo users will start getting access to the P2P transfer technology from next month. The companies have announced the details of its availability and phone compatibility.
The P2P technology works without an internet connection, instead relying on the device’s Bluetooth for fast pairing. The technology lets users transfer data seamlessly between their smartphone devices. Xiaomi has made the P2P feature available to all phones running Android 9 Pie or higher versions. This means that devices like the Redmi 6 series, Redmi 7 series, Redmi S2 and the Redmi 8 series will not have this feature. This file transfer feature is listed under the name of Mi Share on Xiaomi’s range of devices. Some Xiaomi devices already feature the Mi share feature if they run on MIUI 11.
Oppo has named the technology as Oppo Share in their devices. They have made it available to all devices running Android 10-based ColorOS 7 or its successors. Currently, Oppo’s Reno 2, Reno 10X Zoom and F11 Pro run trial versions of ColorOS 7. Oppo has promised its users to make the Oppo Share feature available to more devices very soon. This file transfer feature may show up on the Find series, the Reno Series and other popular Oppo devices over the course of this year.
Meanwhile, Vivo has announced that they will make the P2P wireless data transfer feature available to some of its users from next month.
How does P2P wireless transfer work?
The technology works by enabling data transfer through Wi-Fi direct after the phones are connected through a Bluetooth connection. The feature works seamlessly and at just one tap users can send files to the other smartphone. The option to transfer files through the P2P method is available in the quick settings menu of the devices.
Vivo is prepped and ready for the launch of the Vivo S1 Pro in India tomorrow. Thanks to the series of teasers by the company, we know definitely that the Vivo S1 Pro comes with a diamond-shaped quad camera set up. The company has revealed that the phone’s primary sensor will be of 48MP while the front camera will be of 32MP. Thanks to the teasers, we know that the phone will be available in three colours.
Vivo India’s official website gives us information about the camera setup. Apart from the 48MP primary sensor, the phone will come equipped with a wide-angle snapper and a macro camera. The website also tells us that the 32MP front camera will be placed inside a waterdrop notch. While more information about the phone is still being speculated on, we can tell some of the phone’s features because of its earlier launch in the Philippines.
Talking about the specifications of the phone, The Vivo S1 Pro is expected to have a 6.39-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch on it. The phone is run by Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core processor and gives 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The phone will most likely run Android Pie 9 with FunTouch OS.
As said, the rear setup consists of 4 cameras housed in a diamond-shaped setup. This setup consists of a 48MP primary sensor, with an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and two 2MP camera sensors as its macro camera and portrait lens. The cameras come with support for a variety of functions like HDR and palm capture. The device possesses a 4,500 mAh battery which may or may not support fast charging.
The company has kept mum about the pricing of the phone in India, so we can speculate on possible pricing thanks to the pricing of the Philippines version of the phone. The phone is expected to roughly come around Rs 22,500 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage version.
We will know the actual pricing and all the missing or changed specs tomorrow after the launch.
Security cameras are installed with a mission to help residents stay aware of their surroundings while reassuring them about their safety. However, this did not work out with a Reddit user who owns a Xiaomi Mijia 1080p smart camera. According to the post by the user, the footage on his Google Nest Hub showed random images and visuals of random houses. The user stated that both the Google Nest Hub and the Xiaomi camera were recently installed. The user shared images of stills from the recording, which consisted of images of a man sleeping, a sleeping baby and a kid playing with toys. The user also reported that his Nest Hub setup showed a different time zone. These images alarmed the user who posted about this malfunctioning system on his Reddit and shared the images and video of the recording. The user is rumoured to be based in the Netherlands.
It is believed that this malfunction occurred because of a bug within the Xiaomi camera or the Google Nest Hub device. Google responded with a statement about the issue where they said they are disabling Xiaomi integrations from Google devices for a short time till the bug is resolved. The user then confirmed that the Xiaomi camera was no longer connected to their Nest Hub device.
Xiaomi, on the other hand, gave a statement apologising for the inconvenience caused and said that the issue is now rectified. Xiaomi went on to say that they prioritise users security and that they are aware of the issue where some users were receiving stills not taken through their camera.
The company said that the issue took place because of a cache update, which was originally designed to improve the streaming quality. Elaborating on the issue at hand, Xiaomi explained that the glitch only happened because of extremely rare conditions occurring during the integration of the security camera and the Google home hub which took place under a poor network connection. The company assured users that this glitch would not repeat itself if the camera is connected to the Xiaomi Mi home application.
Xiaomi reassured users that they have communicated with Google and fixed the issue while suspending service to solve and figure out the root cause and work on its prevention.
Consumer Electronics Show or CES of this year is going to start in a few days’ time and companies like Dell have already started launching devices. At CES we get to see a lot of things on the show floors, but the trend is that before hitting the floor the electronics manufacturers want to get the first limelight. Dell has already announced a slew of products. Here is what the US-based company has broadcasted.
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Dell XPS 13 2020 version
The first to be showcased by the company is Dell XPS 13 2020 edition laptop. It is their top-of-the-line laptop, which caters to professionals and multimedia mongers. This laptop comes with a 13.4-inch screen in an ultra-thin shell. The screen is almost bezel-less and as we had predicted last year, this year we will see more of bezel-less laptops. The aspect ratio of Dell XPS 13 2020 is 16:10 and features the 10th gen Intel i7 CPU’s. It would come with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD model will be available too. The price of the Microsoft Windows 10 driven Dell XPS 13 2020 is kept at USD 999 (starting price, roughly Rs 72,000 INR) and will start shipping globally in Feb 2020.
Dell Latitude 9510 laptop
Built for professionals, the company says that Dell Latitude 9510 is the lightest and thinnest laptop for commercial use in the 15-inch category. Over that, this laptop is 5G compliant. So, users who are in countries where 5G is available then this laptop will be a great choice for on the fly work. Inside the Dell Latitude 9510 comes with 10th gen Intel iCore CPUs, 16GB RAM and the price of this laptop starts at USD 1,799 (roughly Rs 1,29,000 INR). The sale of this laptop will commence by the end of March 2020.
Alienware gaming monitors
A couple of commercial monitors have also been announced by Dell, however, the one that has caught our eye is the Alienware Gaming Monitor. There was news that one would get to see some great monitors by Dell as well after Apple introduced its own last year. This monitor has 1ms response time and a whopping 240Hz refresh rate. It supports both AMD and NVIDIA graphical systems and supports HDMI. The price of this 25-inch gaming monitor is USD 499 and will come to stores in early March 2020.
If you’re a hard core gamer, you already know how important your gaming system is to you. It sounds intimidating when you hear about building your very own gaming apparatus. But if you game intensively, you know you would have definitely thought of building your own system. A custom gaming rig is an easy way to get exactly the specifications you want in your system, to play the games you want without any sacrifices. Building your own system might be a way for you to upgrade at your convenience and enjoy the gaming experience you truly deserve. Here are our recommendations to enable you to build your very own gaming rig all in a budget!
Central Processing Unit (CPU): Intel Core i5 9400f
The CPU is the first element you need to work on, it is the functional brain of your entire PC. a program on the computer run by sending a list of instructions to the CPU, who then acts as a taskmaster. The CPU then instructs all the other components asking them to perform the necessary task.
We recommend the Intel Core i5 9400F Desktop Processor, which has 6 Cores. Meaning it can perform 6 tasks simultaneously, at a regular speed of 2.9GHz and a turbo speed of up to 4.1GHz.This processor has a cache of 9MB, promising good performance and high-speed data transfer, with support for a maximum memory of 128GB. This processor is available at Rs 11,000.
Memory (RAM)
The RAM is the computer’s immediate memory. Its temporary and easier to access than the PC’s hard drive which is where the computer stores information. The active data that the PC is using to read, understand and execute is all from the RAM.
For the RAM, we recommend the CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16GB, which is a DDR4 type. This RAM is of 16GB and 3200MHz speed and is priced at Rs 6,100 and will go a long way into giving you a quick response and a step closer to the perfect gaming experience.
Motherboard
The Motherboard is the main connector of all components of the PC. The CPU and every other component of the PC is connected to the motherboard, so choose a motherboard which is compatible with all your other components and the CPU. We recommend the MSI PRO B365M. This motherboard has an Intel B365 Chipset. This particular motherboard comes with support for running Windows 10 64-bit version. This motherboard supports DDR4 Memory, up to 2666 MHz. It offers port connections to VGA, LAN, HD audio connectors, USB 2.0 with an HDMI port and a USB 3.1 Gen1 port. This motherboard is available at Rs 7,000.
Solid-State Drives (SSD)
SSDs have an integrated processor which they use to access stored data, for your custom-made PC we recommend the Seagate BarraCuda internal SSD. This SSD is suitable for high-performance seeking individuals offering gamers setups with a capacity of 500GB, letting them multitask at speeds of up to 560 MBps and maximise productivity. This SSD has a capacity of 500GB and Max Sequential ReadUp of 560 Mbps and Max Sequential Write Up of 535 Mbps. The SSD also has 4kb Random Read Up to 90,000 IOPS,4KB Random Write Up to 90,000 IOPS. This SSD is priced at Rs 5,500.
Cabinet
Cabinets provide the outer casing for your custom-built CPU, we recommend the Corsair Carbide Series CC-9011050 gaming case. This case comes with a USB 3.0 port with an internal connector on the front and large side panel windows. The case comes with a fan to provide cooling to the CPU while being used intensively for gaming. The cabinet case has dust filters to protect the delicate components of the PC, and is easy to build. This particular cabinet costs around Rs 2,850.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
The power supply unit is the most essential part of the PC, it powers all the components and keeps them running. We recommend the Corsair VS450 450 to be your custom PC’s power supply. The VS450 delivers up to 450 Watts of continuous power as required by the system. It is well protected and will not harm the components of the system in place. The PSU has high-quality capacitors which provide performance that can be relied on. This is priced at around Rs 2600 (depending upon which market in India you are picking it up from).
Graphics Card
To play games with powerful visuals, the PC needs to have a good graphics card. We recommend the MSI GeForce GTX 1650 as the graphic card in your custom made PC. This graphic card has a 4GB RAM and offers a boosted clock speed of 1740-1860 MHz and a memory speed of 8 GBPS. This graphics set up comes with twin fan cooling technology and 2 Display ports and an HDMI port. The technology within the graphics card stops the fan from making unnecessary noise in low load situations. This graphic card is priced at around 13,000 (depending upon which market in India you are picking it up from).
Monitor
The final component needed in your custom PC is the display. The display monitor will be the element that you can physically see working and use to play games on the PC. We recommend the ViewSonic VX2252MH 22-inch Full HD gaming monitor. This monitor has a built-in speaker and provides 22-inches of Full HD output. The monitor has a response time of 2ms and comes equipped for providing a great visual treat for gamers. This gaming monitor is available at Rs 7,500.
These were our recommendations for building your custom gaming rig under a budget and we really hope you go ahead and build the ultimate system to get the gaming experience you truly deserve. Remember the price might vary a bit in your city/town since we have picked up the components from Nehru Place, New Delhi. Also, now you are left with about Rs 5,000. So you might want to pick up a gaming keyboard and mouse of your choice in that amount.
2020 could very well be the year for truly wireless earbuds. These are becoming mainstream and are getting cheaper and better by the day. Another one has been launched in India, this time by Portronics. Portronics launched their latest addition to their range of earbuds with the Harmonics Twins Mini on January 2 in New Delhi, India.
The Harmonics Twins Mini promise wireless connectivity through Bluetooth to devices like smartphones and tablets. The company claims that the users can enjoy true high definition sound with powerful bass because of the speaker drivers. The Twins Mini case has a 320mAh battery while the earphones have 40mAh batteries and support playback of upto 12 hours.
The case of the Twins mini is small and portable, and comes with an LED indicator to show the charging status of the Twins mini. The earbuds make it easier for users to shift between calls and music, as stated by the company. Portronics offers these earbuds in three different sizes to suit all customers and provides warranty for the time period of 1 year.
Before this in 2019, Portronics had launched their Wireless Portable Speaker the PICO. This device is a compact portable speaker with Bluetooth connectivity. This device let users enjoy music hands free through any of their devices. The speakers had a silicon body and came in three colour variants of red, grey and black. The device also had LED light indicators. These speakers are available at a price of Rs 999 and come with a warranty of 1 year.
The Portronics Harmonics Twins Mini is currently available in Black colour at a price of Rs 3,499 across online and offline stores nationwide.
Realme has sent out new updates to the software in the Realme 5 and Realme 5s for Indian users. This software update brings the latest Android security patch, i.e. the December security patch to these two smartphones.
The company, in a post, communicated with users and called this roll out the initial stage. Realme also said that the new update will be spread over days to reach all users and ensures that the update is bug-free. The OTA will be pushed out to some users and then tested to make sure it is free of bugs. If everything goes well and no bugs are found, the roll our will be sent soon to all users of these devices.
This update is called the RMX1911EX_11_A.23 and carries with it fixes to known bugs and improves the system stability of the devices along with December’s Android security patch.
The new update on the Realme 5 and 5s allows users to quickly switch between dark and light modes of the device through the notification center, the update also fixed the problem of the touch feature not responding and the auto-reboot issue some users were facing.
For the unknown, the Realme 5 features a 6.5-inch HD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ for protection and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 3GB or 4GB RAM depending on the variant. The smartphone has ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is available in three internal storage options of 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage that can be expanded. The device has a 5,000 mAh battery. The device has a quad-camera setup with a 12-Megapixel, an 8-Megapixel and two 2-Megapixel cameras. The front camera is of 13-Megapixel.
The Realme 5s too has similar specifications to the Realme 5 but has only one variant of 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage with expandable memory. This device too has a 5,000 mAh battery. The camera setup of the Realme 5s has a quad-camera setup with a 48-Megapixel primary sensor followed by 8-Megapixel and two 2-Megapixel camera sensors.
Oppo will soon begin working on doubling their production capacity in India to 100 million units by the end of 2020. This comes as an effort from the company’s side to support the Make in India movement and help India on its way to becoming a global superpower exporting smart devices worldwide. The company’s devices are priced in a way where all kinds of customers can buy and use Oppo devices.
Sumit Walia, the VP-Product and Marketing of Oppo India made a statement that the company will continue investing strategically into talent, footprint, manufacturing, associations, research and development and after-sales to grow the company. He also said that the company’s focus is currently on growing the premium market with products for all categories of customers with new innovative products. Walia also said that Oppo is now the second-largest vendor in the mid-range phone segment of 300 to 500 USD or Rs 20000-Rs 30000 market segment.
Also, Oppo has increased their market share to 11.8% in Q3 of 2019 as compared to the 2.9 million of Q3 in 2018. Oppo has currently invested Rs 2,200 crores in the facility in Kasna, Greater Noida which produces more than 50 million smartphones every year. The company is currently working on doubling production and export levels of the company. Which means south-east Asia and European markets will get Oppo phones made in India.
Oppo’s fame grew because of their series of firsts in the smartphone market. This began with Oppo devices having the first in-built beautifying software and the first rotating camera. Oppo went on to introduce the rising camera in its Oppo F11 Pro. Their recent releases, the Reno, which became the first smartphone in the world to have a tri-lens rear camera setup offering users 10X Zoom, and periscopic telephoto lens of 48-Megapixel and 13-Megapixel and the Reno 2 series on the other hand offers 20X digital zoom in a quad-camera set up with the world’s first pop-up camera.
Samsung might launch the new additions to the Galaxy M series in early 2020. Speculations suggest that one of the upcoming phones in this series will be the Samsung Galaxy M21, the successor of last year’s Galaxy M20. A report with leaked details of this phone and the other additions to the Galaxy M series has surfaced. This tale primarily suggests that the Galaxy M21 has SM-M215F as its model number is powered by either the Samsung Exynos 9610 or Exynos 9611 processor. The phone might come offering 64 or 128GB internal storage space to the users.
The Samsung M21 will most probably run Android 10 out of the box with Samsung’s One UI operating system over it. The phone may come with a triple or a quad-camera setup as it is the current trend in smartphones. Details about the presence of a fingerprint sensor and its placement are not clear yet. If it does come with one, the device may feature the fingerprint sensor on its rear like other phones. This rudimentary information can only help us estimate the features of the phone, with rumours getting confirmed only after the phone launches or arrives in the market. The report also suggests that the Galaxy M21 will be featured in three colours, black, blue and red.
Other phones that Samsung may launch soon belonging to the M series are the M11 and M31. The M11 and M31 will have variants in black and blue colours. There are rumours of two more colours to be available for the series. The M11 may be available in a purple colour while the M31 might have a green colour variant available. Price-wise, we believe that the M11 and M31 might be on either end of the M21, which is speculated to be a mid-range smartphone. The display portion of these devices may have a punch-hole or a V notch camera layout.
The other specifications and details of the prices of these phones are still being deliberated on by industry experts. However, if rumours come true, then these phones might make an appearance by early 2020.
It is not a good start to the year for ByteDance as one of its premium apps ‘TikTok’ is under serious threat in the USA. The US government and the army heads have told the soldiers to not use the TikTok App. The popular 10-second video app has been banned on all government-owned smartphones.
The state officials have come forward and said that the app is a serious cyber-threat to the national security. US Army spokeswoman Lt. Col. Robin Ocha has gone on record and said that this app “is considered a cyber threat”. Many reports have surfaced after the statement that the US army has used the TikTok app prior to this to recruit soldiers into the USA army.
According to military.com, the Navy and defence departments have also issued the warning stating “be wary of applications you download, monitor your phones for unusual and unsolicited texts etc., and delete them immediately and uninstall TikTok to circumvent any exposure of personal information”. The defence department of USA has also sent out notices to the armed forces to be wary of any erratic behaviour in their smartphones and if TikTok has been installed in any Government-owned devices, then remove them with immediate effect.
Over that the departments have warned the staff to be cautious of any such apps that can pose a threat to the national security. All this is coming at a time when US-China trade relationships are already under a lot of stress. This might just further put a bad taste in the mouth. The committee on foreign investments has been keeping a close eye on TikTok and last year has put an investigation on the app. They wanted to know if the app collects and stores any user information and/or uses it to their benefit.
A statement came from TikTok in October 2019 that it does store the US user data in servers based in Singapore, which is not under Chinese jurisdiction. But it seems like that it still poses a threat to the US armed forces as data is being sent to an offshore server farm, which is not located in just USA.
Oppo recently confirmed speculations about an addition to Oppo India’s F-series. The brand-new phone will be called the Oppo F15. The company released a render of the new device on twitter showing the sleek side profile of the soon to be launched smartphone. The phone is expected to have a great camera setup like other smartphones of Oppo. Not much has been revealed about the product by the company.
The F11 series were the last smartphones to be released by the brand in India. Speculations say that the Oppo F15 will have a water-drop notch with a 32-Megapixel sensor. The device most likely will have a quad-camera setup with a 48MP or 64MP primary sensor and could possibly run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 processor. The device is expected to come with 4GB or 6GB RAM.
From the teaser image, we know that the device will possibly have a sleek design and carry powerful cameras on both sides of the phone. The phone appears to have an elongated camera module which will house a vertical lens array on the back. Both the F11 and F11 Pro had dual cameras, so it is expected that the F15 will carry at least two or more cameras.
As a reminder, The Oppo F11 came with a 6.5-inch full HD+ LCD display and is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 processor. The phone has 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The device comes with a battery of 4,020 mAh which supports VOOC flash charge. The phone has a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor. The device also has a 16MP selfie camera.
Meanwhile, the Oppo F11 Pro has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD display, the phone runs Android 9 with ColorOS 6, and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio processor with 6GB RAM. This phone comes with a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 4,000 mAh VOOC flash charge. The F11 Pro came with dual rear cameras of 48MP and 5MP with a 16MP selfie camera.
The Oppo F15 will be the successor to the Oppo F11 and Oppo F11 Pro which were launched in March 2019. The phone is expected to be launched early 2020 around the same price point.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold might have a new successor soon if rumours are to be believed. The upcoming device will be a new clamshell designed foldable smartphone. The upcoming smartphone is scheduled to launch in February 2020, which means its release will precede the release of the Galaxy S11 series.
Speculations have led us to believe that the company will shed more light on the device and its specifications at the Unpacked event they are hosting in the United States with the Samsung Galaxy S11 series. Reports suggest that the company is now engaged in discussions within South Korea to launch the next generation of foldable smartphones by February 2020.
The device will most probably have a 6.7-inch display folding into a square when folded and be priced much cheaper than the Galaxy Fold. The company might share more details in the coming weeks. The pricing of this phone is expected to be in the range of around 1,000 USD or roughly Rs 71,300.
The Galaxy Fold, on the other hand, has two displays and a 7.3-inch AMOLED display while the front display is of 4.6-inch supporting HD+ Super AMOLED display. The device offers 12GB RAM and 512GB inbuilt storage. The device is powered by a 64bit octa-core processor and runs on Android 9 Pie with One UI on top. The device comes with 6 cameras on it, with a 10MP selfie camera and a dual camera set of 10MP and 8MP on the front display. The triple rear camera has a 16MP and two 12MP cameras giving 10X digital zoom and powering HDR+ recording. The phone houses dual batteries with a capacity of 4,380 mAh. Samsung has launched the foldable smartphone in India at a price of Rs 1,64,999.
Samsung may be rushing to launch a new phone because of the competition, like Huawei who have two upcoming foldable smartphones scheduled or the Motorola Razr. It is believed that other manufacturers too are designing and developing devices to enter the foldable smartphone market soon.
Realme has seen a lot of growth in the smartphone market. Recently, rumours suggested that Realme is working on its own software to replace Oppo’s ColorOS 7 in their smartphones. Rumours also suggest that they are working on their own super-fast charging technology as well. The company recently applied to trademark the words Dart and SuperDart, we believe these to be the names of their replacement to the VOOC fast charging technology currently in use in Realme’s devices. This move puts Realme in the same bracket as OnePlus who use Oppo’s VOOC charging technology in their devices, calling the technology as Warp or Dash charge.
Prominent tipsters on Twitter shared screenshots of Realme’s application to trademark these names, let us believe that Dart and SuperDart will be the names of Realme’s future technology. We do not have all the details about this and are waiting for the company’s official announcement. Current Realme devices in the market like the Realme X2 Pro come with support for Oppo’s VOOC fast charging 50W technology, which enables the phone to be fully charged in less than 35 minutes.
The soon to be released Realme X50 5G is expected to support enhanced VOOC 4.0 Flash charge technology. This technology, the company claims, can charge a device to 70 percent in under 30 minutes meaning a full charge is now possible in less than an hour. It is not yet certain if Realme will license existing VOOC technology like OnePlus or if they will introduce a new charging technology in itself.
Recent leaks about the Realme X50 5G revealed that the device will sport the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 processor, with an octa-core CPU. The device is likely to have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage available to users. The screen will be of 6.67-inches and the phone will have a 3D curved design. The device is said to have a quad-camera set up with the primary sensor being of 64MP, the secondary sensor as a 13MP telephoto lens, with an 8MP wide-angle lens as the third and a 2MP macro lens as its fourth camera in the setup. The front display of the phone will house two cameras with the primary one being of 32MP with the secondary camera having 8MP sensor. The Realme X50 is expected to come with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging.
2019 brought the world of smartphones and mobile devices compatible to the rising trend of 5G networks. Reliance Jio however might be playing an entirely different game in the Indian mobile space. If rumours are to be believed, Jio is now working on a feature phone, made exclusively with one function in mind, attending and making voice calls. Sources report that the company is in the market survey stage of product development and is working on collecting opinions and reactions of retailers about this device, called the “Jio Phone lite”.
Speculations by industry experts suggest that the Jio Phone lite might not support internet connectivity and that the device will be priced below Rs 500, at a possible price of Rs 349 or 399. Rumours also suggest that Jio will launch a Rs 50 recharge plan with 28 days validity exclusively for future users of the Jio phone Lite. Here Jio to Jio calls will be free of cost and calls to other networks will be priced separately.
This feature phone is expected to have a small display with a regular alphanumeric keyboard. It is not certain if the phone will come with a camera. Other specifications of the device are not out yet. If this device is launched it will be the first device released by the company to not have internet access at all.
However, expecting a lot from a phone which might cost somewhere under Rs 500 is a fool’s ordeal. We do not know if this phone will even make it to the market, as there is no official information or announcement regarding this device or its release by Reliance Jio.
Jio recently announced the 2020 Happy New Year offer for its current customers. The limited period offer lets smartphone users avail unlimited services for a year from the operator at Rs 2020. Through this offer, customers will have access to unlimited voice calls, 1.5GB internet and can avail free SMS feature as well. Meanwhile, JioPhone users can get a JioPhone with unlimited service for a period of 12 months through the Rs 2020 offer, which gets them access to unlimited calls, daily data of 0.5GB and free SMS feature.
2019 was the year of the leaks for us. There are still a few days to go till the year ends, alas the leaks have not ended. The latest leaks come for Realme X50 smartphone that is slated to launch in January 2020 for China first and then the global audience. A lot has already been said about the smartphone. However as per a fresh technical specification leak on Weibo of the smartphone all the details (alleged) about the smartphone have come to life.
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Below are the technical specifications of the Realme X50
According to a leakster on the Chinese social media site Weibo, the smartphone is slated to launch in Jan of 2020 and will come with the following specifications. Firstly, under the hood Realme X50 will sport the latest Qualcomm snapdragon 765G chipset that is 5G compliant. It will have an Octa-Core CPU and will have up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The storage is supported by UFS 2.1 for ultra-fast read and write speeds.
The screen of the Realme X50 will be of 6.67-inches. This is an FHD+ display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. The phone is slated to sport a 3D curved design on the back with CGG 5 and P2i hydrophobic coating on it. The cameras will sport an array of four on the back panel. These will include a 64MP primary camera with Samsung ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor, 13MP telephoto, with 5X hybrid zoom capability, third is an 8MP wide-angle lens and the last is a 2MP macro lens.
On the front, there will be two cameras. These could be in a pill cut-out with the primary selfie cameras sensor at 32MP and the secondary front camera at 8MP. On the battery front, the Realme X50 will come with a 4,500 mAh battery with 30W fast charge support. Connectivity features will include 5G, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio port, GPS, WiFi 6 etc. Android 9 Pie with Realme’s own OS might come running on the mobile device.
RealmeX50 price (alleged)
The leak on the social media site also spoke about the upcoming prices of the Realme X50 mobile. The smartphone will be available in 3 variants. These will include 6GB RAM + 128GB storage version that can fetch a price of CNY 2,199 (Rs 21,500 approx), 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version can come with a price of CNY 2,499 (Rs 24,500 approx) and a third version that will have 8GB RAM and 256GB storage at price of CNY 2,799 (Rs 27,500 approx). stay tuned with Gadget Bridge as we will bring you more about this smartphone in the coming weeks.
Welcome to Gadget Bridge Awards 2019. If you want to see all the nominations of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2019 you can check them here. It has been a hectic yet great last few weeks of our very first #GadgetBridgeAwards 2019. It started off with first deciding the top four or five contenders in over 21 Gadget Bridge Awards categories, to now the final winners. Some decisions were as easy as it can get, however many like the Budget Smartphone Of The Year 2019 and the Gadget Of The Decade were not so easy.
You the readers and viewers helped decide Gadget Bridge People’s Choice Smartphone of The Year 2019 and also the Gadget Bridge People’s Choice Gadget Of The Year 2019. Hundreds of you our readers and viewers participated to choose the winners. While there was a clear winner in the people’s choice smartphone category. The People’s choice gadget of the year was a very close fight between two nominees. So, without further ado, here are all the Winners of the #GadgetBridgeAwards 2019: The best tech and gadget awards.
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Here are all the winner of the Gadget Bridge Awards 2019:
Cameras are by far the most used feature of a smartphone after calling. The choice here was clear, as we have clicked some fabulous shots with this smartphone.
The winner of the Camera phone of the year 2019 is: Huawei P30 Pro
By far the toughest decision we had to make. First, from the crowd smartphones, selecting the top 5 was a tough choice and then when there, to take out the winner, it was another tough bout. Everyone was neck to neck here, but there was one particular phone that won by the narrowest of margins.
The winner of the Budget smartphone of the year 2019 is: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Now we come to one of our favourite categories. Gaming Smartphone of the year 2019. We have had immense fun playing around with these great gaming phones. This particular device gave us all the ingredients one wants from a gaming smartphone.
The winner of the Gaming smartphone of the year 2019 is: Asus ROG Phone 2
This was another tough round for us. We were split between two great smartphones in the arena, but at the end we all came to a conclusion that this mid-ranger is the best choice of 2019.
The winner of the Mid-range smartphone of the year 2019 is: Vivo V17 Pro
People’s choice smartphone of the year 2019
The contenders here are Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, Realme 5S, Honor 20 and Samsung A50s.
Now, this was a close fight between Apple iPhone 11 and Asus Vivobook X512. While Twitter votes clearly chose Asus Vivobook X512 as the winner, on our website Apple iPhone 11 had a slightly higher voter count.
Some superb contenders in this ring fighting for the top spot here. But in the end this device came on top not just because of its neat features, but because of its cool form factor too.
The winner of the Gadget of the year 2019 is: Samsung Galaxy Fold
The next in the Hatke category is for a machine’s performance and utility. This was another tough one as in 2019 we saw some great products. But with a unanimous decision, we zeroed in on one.
The winner of the Hatke gadget of the year (Performance and utility) 2019 is: Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Next up is the laptop of the year 2019, which was not a super tough decision, but wasn’t that easy either. This particular notebook won because it is actually worthy of applause.
The winner of the Laptop of the year 2019 is: Asus Zenbook Duo
Gaming laptop of the year 2019
The contenders here are Alienware M15, MSI GL63 9SC, Asus Zephyrus M GU502, Asus Zephyrus S (GX701) and Acer Predator Triton 300 (PT315-51).
Yes, we love gaming and gaming laptops are our favourite weapon of choice. 2019 was the year of the gaming laptops, old ones got upgraded and new ones came to life. We saw everyone from Dell to Alienware, Asus to Acer producing powerful gaming machines. However, one raced past through and left the competition behind.
The winner of the Gaming laptop of the year 2019 is: Asus Zephyrus S (GX701)
Tablets are simple elegant machines that are not heavy to carry and can give you some great portable mechanics inside. We tested quite a few of them this year and the choice for the top one was evident.
The winner of the Tablet of the year 2019 is: Samsung Tab S6
A picture can speak a thousand words and a moving picture can tell the whole story. In 2019 the number of televisions launched in India and new brands coming to India were much more than last year. Our choice was tough as most can now show beautiful moving imagery in 4K. Some good contenders, but no points for guessing who won here.
The winner of the TV of the year 2019 is: Sony A9G
These devices help you in your daily tasks and help to make your home more comfortable. This was one category that was easy and tough at the same time. We wish there could be two winners, however, one has to win.
The winner of the Best home improvement device of the year 2019 is: Amazon Echo Show
We love this genre of devices. They came to life about half a decade ago and they have ever been part of our daily gadget arsenal. In 2019 there were many launched and we tested quite a few of them. And then zeroed in on four of them, but like we said there can only be one winner.
The winner of the Smartwatch of the year 2019 is: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G
These are one of the most bought gadgets of 2019, everyone from Samsung to Fitbit to Honor brought their own versions. These help you track your fitness levels and this category had a lot of tough players.
The winner of the Fitness wearable of the year 2019 is: Fitbit Versa 2
Headphones of the year 2019
The contenders in this category are JBL Live 400BT, Audio Technica SR30BT, Jabra Elite 85H, Sony WH-XB900N and Logitech G Pro X.
Let’s face it we all love listening to our favourite tunes every chance we get. A great pair of headphones will enhance that experience. 2019 saw some spectacular range of headphones launched in the country. We heard them all and the winner was obvious.
The winner of the Headphones of the year 2019 is: Sony WH-XB900N
Another category of the awards that serve the musical arena is Bluetooth speakers. We saw some superb audio maestros launched this year in this field and the decision here was undivided.
The winner of the Bluetooth speaker of the year 2019 is: Sony SRS-XB32
Best tech in car of the year 2019
The contenders here are Hyundai Venue, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier and Mahindra Alturas G4.
Like we have said in the past why should small gadgets have all the fun. This is a category that serves the bigger meaner machines. This is best tech in car of the year 2019 and the winner is: Kia Seltos
Streaming service of the year 2019
The contenders here are Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ALTBalaji, Hotstar and Apple TV Plus.
Entertainment is the name of the game and some superb nominees in the category. Many big names have come to India and Apple TV Plus is one of them. So, who won this bout?
The Winner of the Streaming service of the year 2019 is: Netflix
Gadget of the decade
The contenders here are Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft One X, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Apple iPad Pro and Apple Air Pods.
The last decade had some superb gadgets launched. In 2009 I chose Xbox Kinnect as Gadget of the Decade, but this time as much as I want to a gaming console is not leading but another device is.
So, who won?
Winner of the Gadget of the Decade is: Samsung Galaxy Fold
Samsung recently unveiled its Galaxy Watch 4G in India. While most of the specifications of the smartwatch remain identical to Samsung Galaxy Watch that was launched last year, the new and upgraded version comes with 4G connectivity. If you are planning to buy a new smartwatch, Samsung’s offering is definitely an option that you need to consider. So is Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G worth a buy? Read our review to find out:
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G design
The design of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G is very identical to the vanilla variant of the smartwatch. Having said that, we really like the design of the watch. It is available in two sizes: 42mm and 46mm. Both the models of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G come with rotating bezels that can be used for navigation. We have to say that the rotating bezel is an aspect of the design that we really liked because its presence meant that we did not have to rely on the touchscreen of the smartwatch alone each time we wished to perform a task. The device has two buttons placed on its right side. While the upper one is the back button, the one at the bottom is the Home button. The microphone of the device is located below the Home button on the right edge. The left edge, on the other hand, only has a speaker. On its back, there is the heart rate sensor.
The front of the smartwatch is subjugated by its 1.3-inch AMOLED display that protected by a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass DX+. We should mention that this is the screen size of the 46mm variant of the device. The smaller 42mm variant has a 1.2-inch display. The display of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G depicted good colours and had a good level of brightness, which adjusts itself according to the ambient lighting conditions. Even the viewing angles of the display are good and the colours projected appear consistent. During our time with the watch, we had no trouble reading anything on the display, even when we used it under direct sunlight. It is worth noticing that Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G has an IP68 rating, is shockproof and water resistant up to 5ATM. The company has also said that it has MIL-STD-810G rating.
The smartwatch has 22mm silicone bands that can be swapped with other bands of the user’s preference. Personally, we did not feel the need of changing the bands as they were very comfortable as well as sweatproof. In the box, you will also find the wireless charger of the smartwatch that is compatible with a Micro-USB cable.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G performance
Specifications of any device is one of its most important aspects, so let’s take a moment to talk about it before we tell you more about the performance of this smartwatch. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G is powered by the company’s Exynos 9110 processor that is clocked at 1.5GHz. The device packs 1.5GB of RAM and has 4GB of onboard storage. This can be used for downloading various apps and storing music. It makes perfect sense to store music on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G as the smartwatch can be directly linked to a pair of earphones via Bluetooth. The smartwatch runs the company’s Tizen-based wearable OS and can be paired to both iOS and Android devices. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, NFC, A-GPS, and 4G LTE. It is worth pointing out that you will have to set up the cellular connectivity of the smartwatch on the Galaxy Wearable app. As of now, only Airtel and Jio networks can be used to provide 4G connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch.
Coming to the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G, we are quite impressed by it. During our time with the device, we did not notice any lag in the smartwatch’s performance. In fact, if you are a fitness freak, this smartwatch is your dream gadget. It has a slew of fitness-focussed features and can be used to track a number of activities including walking, running, cycling, swimming, hiking, elliptical training, lunges, crunches, squats, jumping jacks, pilates, yoga, stretching, among so many others. One feature that we really liked was that the watch reminded us to move whenever we sat without doing any activity for some time.
If you are someone who needs motivation to include more activity in your daily routine, this watch is exactly what you are looking for. It reminded us time and again to move, and motivated us to walk more often. Whenever we got up to take a walk, the device automatically detected it and started counting our steps. We should mention that the number of steps increases on their own even if you are driving, but then, Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G is not the only smartwatch that has this inaccuracy. The same is the case with every other smartwatch.
Other than tracking our steps, the watch also keeps a record of the user’s heart rate at all times. With default settings, it checks it once in every 10 minutes. While there is an option of changing the settings to ‘Always On’, but then, that obviously will make the battery of the smartwatch go down a lot sooner. We should mention that when the watch detects that you are exercising, it will automatically start measuring your heart-rate on ‘Always-On’ mode.
During our time with the watch, we did take a few calls on it. The sound of the voice of the caller was clear to us at all times and we did not encounter any problems while speaking to them. Wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G while sleeping is not a very comfortable thing to do, but when we managed to do it, the smartwatch got a correct reading of the number of hours we slept.
Coming to the battery life of Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G, it usually lasted about 3-4 days when we switched the 4G on ‘auto’ the device and used it extensively for calls and during workouts. However, the smartwatch took hours to charge from 0% to 100%. You need to give it at least 3-4 hours to charge completely.
Verdict
The price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G starts at Rs 28,490 and we feel that the cost is completely justified. The performance of the smartwatch is so smooth that it makes it worth every penny spent. If you are someone who wants a smartwatch with cellular connectivity or are a fitness freak, you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G. You will be happy with it as the smartwatch is quite an all-rounder. The slow charging of the device is the only thing that we did not like, but then, we think most people can live with that.
Users of iPhones have been waiting for this feature since quite some time now. Yes, we are talking about the Dark Mode for Whatsapp and it has been in the works since (roughly) 6-8 months. However now, users who are on iOS will be able to get this mode in the Beta version first. It is supposed to roll out in the coming weeks. After which it will be rolled out fully.
A report in WABetainfo has concurred that the Dark Mode is indeed coming to iPhones soon. In the new update for iOS version, 2.20.10.23 should get this Dark Mode to Apple devices. Well, there have been workarounds to get the dark mode for WhatsApp on iOS, however, this will be the first-ever official rollout by the Facebook-owned company for users everywhere. The report also suggests some good changes in this mode are also likely to happen for Android users, too.
Courtesy: WABetainfo
Along with the Dark Mode, WhatsApp Beta for iOS is expected to get better new features. The next feature that will be coming to iOS is the data saver or low data mode. This is as useful as Dark Mode since Dark Mode saves battery, low data mode will save data. WhatsApp will now not automatically download videos and images if the iPhone is working on low data mode when using a mobile network. This will save valuable bytes and only those videos, audio files, documents and images will be downloaded which the user wishes to. Otherwise, these will be downloaded when the iPhone connects to a WiFi network.
Over that, suggested contacts feature is also coming with the new update for iOS. According to WABetainfo whenever a user is sending a file via WhatsApp to another user the software will show suggested WhatsApp contacts to them, in case the same file needs to be sent to another user too. This will make users life a bit easier as he/she would not need to go back to the file and keep sending it to different users.
Nokia officially revealed the Nokia 2720 and the Nokia 800. The Nokia 2720 is a flip phone while the Nokia 800 is a phone made for withstanding difficult physical environments.
Nokia 800
The company claims that the Nokia 800 is built to withstand usage in harsh environments and that the device has passed military-grade standards. The phone is made to not be susceptible to regular wear and tear as other mobile phones. The handset can be submerged in water up to a depth of 1.5 metres for around 30 minutes. This phone has a non-removable 2,100 mAh battery and runs on KaiOS.
The feature phone has a rugged design to protect it from accidental drops and is equipped to withstand temperatures as low as -20 to 55 degrees Celsius. The phone supports 4G networks and VoLTE HD voice calls and Wi-Fi. The device will have an app store and also has a 2MP camera with an LED flash.
The Nokia 800 is priced at 899 Yuan or Rs 9,140 approximately.
Nokia 2720
The Nokia 2720 on the other hand, is a standard dual-screen flip phone. This phone has a 2.8-inch display with a smaller screen of 1.3-inch display on the outside when folded. The phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 processor and a T9 keyboard with support for GPS and Google maps. The phone also has access to the Kai App store because it works on KaiOS.
The Nokia 2720 provides support for Wi-Fi and LTE. The phone is available in two variants, a single SIM and a dual SIM version. The Nokia 2720 has 4GB internal storage and a 2MP camera equipped with flash. The phone also sports a 3.5mm headphone jack and can connect on Bluetooth 4.0. This phone is available for 599 Yuan or around Rs 6,091. This phone is available in multiple colour options of Ocean Black and Grey.
Both phones will be available for sale officially from December 30 2019.
