BSNL introduced prepaid recharge plans of Rs 1,399 and Rs 1,001 offering validity of 270 days

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BSNL introduced prepaid recharge plans of Rs 1,399 and Rs 1,001 offering validity of 270 days

Telecom Company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched two new long term prepaid recharge plans at Rs 1,399 and Rs 1,001. To lure its customers from time to time the company launches new prepaid plans along with attractive offers and giveaways. The company has introduced two new prepaid plans to compete with Rs 1,699 plans from Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone. The new BSNL plans Rs 1,399 and Rs 1,001 offer validity of 270 days. Before we introduce you to the brand new plans by BSNL, they have been initially launched in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circles only. However, there are no such details listed about the other circles on the Telco’s website.

BSNL Rs 1,399 Prepaid Voucher Details

BSNL has launched the Rs 1,399 prepaid plan for its subscribers that offers unlimited local and national calling to any number except in Delhi and Mumbai where you have an MTNL network. Along with that it also brings in unlimited local and national roaming along with calling benefits. Moreover, the subscribers will get up to 1.5GB high speed 3G daily data along with 50 SMS per day. The Rs 1,399 prepaid plan is only available for 90 days of the promotional period starting from July 25.

BSNL Rs 1,001 Prepaid Voucher Details

The succeeding plan launched by BSNL is available for Rs 1,001 and is almost comparable to the Rs 1,399 prepaid plan. Rs 1,001 prepaid plan is more affordable than the promotional plan. It also offers unlimited local and national calling, and 50 SMS per day benefits the same as the Rs 1,399 prepaid plan. It also includes unlimited voice calling to the users except for roaming in New Delhi and Mumbai. In addition to this, the subscribers get 1GB high speed 3G daily data. This prepaid plan is also available for 90 days of promotional period effective from July 25. That means the subscribers will be able to avail of the benefits before October 25. Till now the company has not confirmed when it is planning to launch the plan in other states also, however, both the plans are only valid in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the company introduced this plan on the occasion of Bonalu Festival.

BSNL STAR Membership Details

The company has also launched a STAR membership for its prepaid subscribers at Rs 498. It offers free unlimited calling along with 30GB daily data included with daily 100 SMS valid till 365 days. In addition to this, the subscribers can recharge with STVs on a discount. The STV 447 will be available for Rs 76, on the other hand, STV 447 will be available for Rs 407

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Apple now owns Intel’s smartphone modem patents valued at$1 billion

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Apple now owns Intel’s smartphone modem patents valued at$1 billion

Apple in a deal valued at $1 billion USD with Intel purchased the greater part of Intel’s smartphone modem patents. As per the deal, 2200 Intel employees will join the company alongside intellectual property equipment and leases in order to manufacture its own line of 5G chips in order to diminish its reliance on Qualcomm. In addition to this, the Smartphone maker will now be the owner of 17,000 wireless technology patents that will include a variety of cellular communication standards to modems hence it will now be a more influential competitor across the world. Therefore playing a vital role in global licensing talks between chief 5G patent holders like Huawei Technologies.

Intel CEO Bob Swan said “This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology for the 5G network while retaining critical intellectual property and modem technology that our team has created. We have long respected Apple and we’re confident they provide the right environment for this talented team and these important assets moving forward. We’re looking forward to putting our full effort into 5G where it most closely aligns with the needs of our global customer base, including network operators, telecommunications equipment manufacturers and cloud service providers.”

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After this news, Intel’s shares rose 5.7 percent to $55.05. Intel, a leader in the semiconductor industry, will continue to build up modems for the non-smartphone applications, such as PCs, industrial equipment along with self-driving cars.

Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies said “We’ve worked with Intel for many years and know this team shares Apple’s passion for designing technologies that deliver the world’s best experiences for our users.  Apple is excited to have so many excellent engineers join our growing cellular technologies group, and know they’ll thrive in Apple’s creative and dynamic environment. They, together with our significant acquisition of innovative IP, will help expedite our development on future products and allow Apple to further differentiate moving forward.”

After the news spread, Apple’s shares rose by 0.1 percent to $207.29. The Cupertino based company has always relied on external suppliers for Modem chips to connect devices. After its dispute with Qualcomm over patent licensing practices Apple chose Intel as its sole source of iPhone modem chips. After its deal with Intel will boost up Apple’s aspiration to manufacture its own modem chips. Apple’s two biggest competitors Samsung and Huawei by now are capable of manufacturing their own modem chips leaving behind Apple. This will speed up the development of producing a modem under Apple, too.

It is also reported that Apple is planning to make use of Qualcomm’s modem technology for a 5G iPhone in 2020 because the smartphone company will not be able to self-supply modem chips till September 2020. So it has collaborated with Intel to start the development of the 5G modem technology all set to be used in some of its devices by 2021.

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PUBG Mobile Lite launched in India now compatible with entry-level smartphones: Everything you need to know

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PUBG Mobile Lite launched in India now compatible with entry-level smartphones: Everything you need to know

PUBG Lite has been launched in India. PUBG Mobile Lite is the faster and lighter option of PUBG mobile. The Lite version of the game is now available for download on Google Play Store. A few days backTencent Games has launched the PUBG Lite for PC beta version for the Indian users now it has introduced the PUBG Lite for mobiles in the Indian market. The new Lite variant of the mobile game is compatible with almost all the devices. The motto behind launching the Lite variant is for the convenience of the gamers who own low-end smartphone devices with a lower RAM configuration. Here they offer an uncompromised gameplay experience to all its fans without having to worry about lower settings.

The popular game has managed to attract millions of fans around the world so the company launched the version of PUBG MOBILE Lite that has been built with Unreal Engine 4hence making it compatible with most smartphones. It has also been optimized for the devices with less RAM for the uninterrupted gaming experience. It now comes with a mini-map that has been designed for up to 60 players. The company stated, “PUBG MOBILE LITE features a smaller map made for 60 players, which means faster-paced games that last 10 minutes while still keeping the traditional PUBG style of play.”

PUBG Mobile Lite

Additionally, the size of the PUBG Lite is 400MB that has been built for the handsets that have less space on them. The Lite version of the game is claimed to run smoothly for all the players. The company said the new player who participates will be rewarded with various prizes, in the form of new gears and vehicles.

PUBG Mobile Lite

The new PUBG Mobile Lite detailed features include enhanced aim assist that makes aiming simpler under weak network conditions. The Royal Pass has now been replaced by Winner Pass. The bullet Trail Adjustment feature has been a new inclusion in PUBG mobile Lite that now offers increased bullet speed and no bullet drop effect even during the weak network. Weapon Recoil Suppressionfacilitates better game-control. The Lite version now gets extended the time to kill that improves the survival of the players during fights while encouraging forceful play.

The new Location display features now expose the location of the shooter under the smaller map’s range. Players will be able to heal themselves in all positions except when they are prone. Building density and loot frequency have been increased to go together with smaller maps, too. PUBG Mobile Lite will now come up with improved map quality along with a parachute loading screen. The new Lite version now offers a new weapon in select game modes only, therefore, allowing the players to form new attack and defense tactics.

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II rumoured specifications leaked online

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II rumoured specifications leaked online

The Japanese imaging and optical products manufacturer Canon is rumoured to launch the updated models of EOS M6 and EOS M5 mirrorless cameras on August 28. The company is planning to introduce the spanking new DSLR along with two fresh crop-sensor mirrorless cameras on the day. It is rumoured to come up with extraordinary specifications. A new report by Canon Rumors that claims to grab some more information about the upcoming Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera. The report reveals the specifications of the said mirrorless camera by Canon prior to its launch.

  • 32.5 mp APS-C CMOS sensor (new sensor technology for higher dynamic range)
  • DIGIC 8+ Imaging Processor
  • 4K up to 30p (with no crop or 1.3x no pixel binning crop), Full HD up to 180p
  • No Canon Log but new Movie Picture Style
  • Dual Pixel AF Focus Guide
  • New Selfie mode and Vlog mode
  • Enhanced Movie IS
  • High-speed continuous shooting at a maximum of 16 FPS (with AE/AF)
  • RAW Burst mode at 30 FPS (with AE/AF)
  • Dual Pixel AF with an expanded area
  • Eye AF (tracking possible)
  • Electronic shutter 1/16000s
  • Focus Bracketing
  • Supports external electronic viewfinder
  • USB-C charge power supply

If the rumours happen to be true then the original M6’s 24.2MP sensor and Digic 7 engine are going to get better as Canon EOS M6 Mark II is supposed to come up with a 32.5 APS-C CMOS sensor that will be helpful in enhancing the camera’s dynamic range along with a Digic 8+ image processor.

Now the upgraded mirrorless camera will come up with a maximum of 16 FPS (with AE/AF) high-speed nonstop shooting. The original one came with just 7FPS burst speed.

Earlier the camera came with a shutter speed of 1/4000th of a second. Now it is alleged to be launching with an electronic speed of 1/16000 second.

The regular M6 had 1080p video aptitude, the upgraded model is supposed to turn up with un-cropped 4K video recording up to 30fps.

 

Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS M6

Additionally, the M6 Mark II by Canon is rumoured to skip Canon Log and it will arrive with a new Movie Picture Style feature. Canon Log is the regular component of the Canon’s EOS Cinema series that is intended to capture extra fine points while shooting under low and bright light conditions. The device might also come up with enhanced image stabilisation for smoother video recording. It is also expected that the MII will come up with a new selfie mode and Vlog mode.

In addition to this, the camera will arrive with Dual Pixel AF (auto-focus) with the expanded area along with Eye detect and tacking feature. Moreover, as per the speculated leaks, the M6 Mark II will be supporting an external viewfinder while the device can be charged through USB-C.

However, it is not confirmed that the Canon EOS M6 Mark II mirrorless camera will be launched with the supposed specifications. So, we have to wait till the Company itself unveils the specifications of the alleged camera or we have to hang around till it is officially launched in the market.

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The sale of smartphones in India reaches 37 million units: Counterpoint Report

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The sale of smartphones in India reaches 37 million units: Counterpoint Report

As per the Q2 report by Counterpoint, the top five smartphone brand’s shipment rose to 37 million units this year. As per the latest report by Counterpoint research company, new launches, price cuts on older devices and channel expansion across brands are the biggest contributors to the growth of the smartphone’s shipment in the country.

As per the Counterpoint report, the smartphone brands that were selling their devices through offline mode have now shifted to online platforms while launching the online-exclusive series to expand their sales. In the same way, the smartphone brands that came into the Indian market with online-exclusive series have now started getting in touch with the main offline retailers by collaborating with them in order to expand their reach. In addition to it, the smartphone Brands like Xiaomi, Realme, and many more brands are focusing on launching multiple series of their devices in order to expand their latest product range. By accepting this strategy they are expanding their product portfolio in order to broaden their horizons.

In the country, the pricing is another factor that is helping the Smartphone manufacturers to target the consumers. In India, the buyers are moving to Rs 10,000-20,000 price range and this has been the biggest aspect for brands that have played a vital role in contributing to growing sales in the Smartphone segment this year. Tarun Pathak, Associate Director, said, “Brands are focusing on bringing the latest premium level specifications such as notch display, full-screen view, multiple rear cameras, pop up selfie feature an in-display sensor technology in this segment to stimulate consumer demand”

Anshika Jain, Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research said, “The top five brands’ contribution to the total shipments volume reached its highest ever level driven by new launches and hybrid channel strategy. Localization, branding, and innovation will remain to be the next key drivers for growth in a highly competitive market like India. The market will continue to become more concentrated with majority of share controlled by a few brands leading to more number of exits among the long-tail brands in the market moving forward.”

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Image courtesy: Counterpoint

As per the research, Xiaomi retained its first position with a 28% share. The shipment of its devices has grown to 6% on year on year by launching smartphones under the budget segment. The smartphone company is also planning to expand its retail policy by investing more in ATL/BTL campaigns. On the other hand, Samsungs sales turned down by 7% year on year. However, during Quarter on Quarter Basis, it has shown 30% growth by refreshing A series and M series. It has also slashed the price of the J series of smartphones. Moreover, A series of Samsung continued to be well-like with Galaxy A10 being the top-selling device for the brand. With the launch of Galaxy M40, the company continued to expand its Amazon exclusive M-series smartphones during the month of June.

However, smartphone brands such as OPPO and Vivo have shifted their focus on online channel expansion strategy. Both the brands have also increased their offline platform incentive by launching mid-range Smartphones A5 and Y91i. To increase its sales the company heavily promoted its products during IPL and Cricket World Cup. While trade ban on Chinese Smartphone brand Huawei shipments declined Year on Year.

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Lenovo launches Tab V7 with IRIS recognition technology

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Lenovo launches Tab V7 with IRIS recognition technology

Lenovo launched the portable Lenovo Tab V7. The tab comes in two storage options, 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage. The portable Tablet is also available in a special variant that comes with an IRIS recognition technology for government and enterprises that offers cashless and paperless services in various applications. These include banking, eGovernance services such as passport, taxation, healthcare, and education.

Lenovo India, CEO, and MD, Rahul Agarwal commented during the launch of Lenovo Tab V7“At Lenovo, we listen to our consumers and bring in meaningful innovations that help them do more and achieve more. The Lenovo Tab V7 is the result of our relentless effort of understanding what our consumer needs, decode their requirements and come up with technology that can meet their expectations. The tablet market is showing signs of recovery, driven by the potential demand from sectors like Government, education, banking and finance and as the market leader, we are well-positioned to lead this growth.”

 Lenovo Tab V7 Specifications

The Lenovo Tab V7 features a 17.5 cm (6.9-inch) full HD1080 x 2160 display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This comes along with81% screen to body ratio. It originates with two front-facing Dolby Audio speakers, too. The device comes with two-way login options, a fingerprint lock on the rear panel and a facial recognition lock on the front of the display. The tablet houses a 5,180 mAh battery. The portable Tab V7 comes with the support of 4G VoLTE for voice calling that is claimed to offer up to 10 hours of local video playback and browsing time along with up to 30 hours of talk time. As for the CPU, itis powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 mobile platform. The tablet is available in two options that can be expanded up to 128GB with the help of a microSD card.

On the design front, it sports a premium metallic rim with 7.89 mm thickness and 195 grams in weight. This makes the Lenovo Tab V7 portable for the user to carry in jacket pockets and mini-bags.

When it comes to imaging, the Lenovo Tab V7 features a 13MP rear camera sporting features like a night shot and panorama camera modes to capture beautiful HDR images. On the other side, you will find a 5MP camera in the front with support for bokeh effects for a perfectly focused selfie.

Lenovo Tab V7 price and availability

The Lenovo Tab V7 can be purchased via Flipkart. The device will start selling on the e-commerce website from August 1. The company stated that Tab V7 will soon be available on other platforms including Amazon.in and Lenovo.com.

The interested buyers can also buy the Tablet offline via Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales. The tab comes in two storage options 3GB RAM with 32GB internal storage that will be available at a price tag of Rs 12,990  and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage option can be purchased at Rs 14,990.

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Oppo A5s price in India slashed, now available at Rs 11,990

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Oppo A5s price in India slashed, now available at Rs 11,990

Oppo A5s price in India has been slashed. The 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant of the smartphone is now available at Rs 11,990. The handset was launched in India in April this year and the 4GB RAM model was made available for purchase only last month. It is worth noticing that this price cut has been announced just a month after the 4GB RAM model of Oppo A5s went on its first sale in India. We should point out that the device is available in two storage variants and it is available at a starting price of Rs 8,999.

After the price cut, the 4GB RAM variant of the Oppo A5s will be available at Rs 11,990. The revised pricing of the smartphone is now reflecting on Amazon India, Paytm Mall, and Flipkart. According to Mumbai-based retailer Manish Khatri, the price cut is also available at offline retailers. Prior to the price cut, the 4GB RAM variant of the smartphone was available at Rs 12,990.

We should mention that the 2GB RAM/32GB storage model is available at Rs 8,990 and the 3GB RAM/32GB storage model can be picked at Rs 9,990 on e-commerce websites.

Amazon India has also listed an exchange offer, no-cost EMI options, an instant discount of 5% on Yes Bank credit cards, an instant discount of 10% on credit card EMI transactions and Axis Bank debit EMI transactions, and a 5% discount on Axis Bank credit EMI transactions and a 5% instant discount to HSBC Cashback cardholders.

In addition to this, a cashback of Rs 600, no-cost EMI, exchange offers, an instant discount of 5% on Yes Bank credit cards, an instant discount of 10% on credit card EMI transactions and Axis Bank EMI payments can be availed via Paytm. In addition to this, a 5% discount on Axis Bank credit EMI payments and an instant 5% discount for HDFC Bank debit cardholders is also available.

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Oppo A5s specifications

Oppo A5s runs Android 8.1 Oreo skinned with ColorOS 5.2 and features a 6.2-inch HD+ In-Cell display that has an aspect ratio 19:9. Powered by MediaTek P35 SoC, the handset comes with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For imaging duties, the device has a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor. In addition to this, there is an 8MP selfie camera. The smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery.

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Honor kicks off its Friendship Day sale on Amazon India: Deals, discounts and more

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Honor kicks off its Friendship Day sale on Amazon India: Deals, discounts and more

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has kick-started its Friendship Days sale for fans on Amazon India. The sale went live on July 25 and it will continue till July 28. During the sale, the company is offering discounts and offers on various Honor devices. As a part of the sale, Amazon is offering an instant 10 percent discount on the EMI payments made through Axis Bank credit or debit cards. Additional bank offers are also being offered during the sale. Here, we have listed some smartphones that are being offered during the sale with exclusive discounts and offers.

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Honor View 20

Honor View 20 is available in two storage models. The 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage model of the device that was earlier being sold at a price tag of Rs 37,999 is now being offered at Rs 27,999. The other variant that has 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage was earlier sold at Rs. 45,999 and can now be purchased at Rs. 31,999. During the sale, 10% instant discount on Axis bank debit EMI transactions and 5% instant discount on Axis bank Credit EMI transactions, 5% Instant discount with HSBC Cashback card is being offered by Amazon India.

Honor Play

Honor Play is also available in two storage variants: 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. The variant with 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage earlier cost Rs. 19,999, but during Honor Friendship Day Sale, the smartphone model can be bought for Rs. 12,999. The 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage variant earlier had a price tag of 23,999 and can now be picked up at Rs. 14,999. During the sale, the company is offering other banks offers and discounts similar to what is offered on Honor View 20.

 

 

Honor 10 Lite

Honor 10 Lite comes in two options of 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM. During the Honor Friendship Day Sale, the 3GB RAM with option is available at Rs 9,999. The original cost of the device is Rs. 10,999. On the other hand, the 4GB RAM option is being offered at Rs. 11,999. Normally, the cost of the smartphone variant is Rs. 13,999

Honor 8X

During the Friendship Day sale, Honor 8X is available for Rs 11,999 on Amazon India. The original cost of the device is Rs 14,999. This is the cost of the 4GB RAM variant that comes with 64GB of internal memory storage. On the purchase of the device, a 10% instant discount on Axis bank debit EMI transactions and 5% instant discount on Axis bank Credit EMI transactions are being offered by Amazon India.

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Google launches Sound Amplifier app to help people with hearing impairments

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Google launches Sound Amplifier app to help people with hearing impairments

Earlier this year, search giant Google introduced an app to help people with hearing impairments. As promised, the company has launched the Sound Amplifier app that assists the people ‘hear better’. The app is now available for Android devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and beyond.

In its blog post the company said, “For the 466 million people in the world who have hearing loss, the inability to hear a conversation or the sounds around you can be isolating. Without a clear sound, it’s challenging to connect to the people around you and fully experience the world. And simply asking others to speak louder (or turn up the TV volume) isn’t a helpful solution because people hear more clearly at different audio frequencies.” The app can be downloaded via the Google Play Store.

It is an Android Accessibility app that helps the group of people hear more clearly without having to ask someone to speak loudly or turn the volume up in order to perceive sound more noticeably. Google has stated that “Using machine learning, we sorted through thousands of publicly available hearing studies and data to understand how people hear in different environments and created a few simple controls.” 

How Google’s Sound Amplifier app works

Before using the Sound Amplifier app, the user has to first plug in their headphones. It allows the user to modify frequencies to bump up essential sounds as per their needs. 

It helps to filter out all the unnecessary background sounds and also helps to amplify the voice of the people that the user wants to hear while sitting with them. In addition to this, the app assists the user to listen to the conversation more clearly in noisy places like restaurants or malls. It also allows the user to personalize frequency levels of sounds coming from a TV without bothering others. It also increases the presenter’s voice at the lecture.

Besides this, Google has also added an audio visualization feature for detecting or enhancing sound by using the Sound Amplifier. 

The visualiser helps to give the user an idea about when it detects some sound or someone’s voice so that it can assist them to visualize the changes they are making to it. 

Google explains, “Like a volume number on your TV, you know how much the sound is boosted even if you can’t hear it yet.” The app comes added with a couple of new visual updates. The users can easily start the app directly from their smartphone’s home screen instead of heading to Accessibility settings. With the help of reorganized control settings, the user can easily choose between increasing the sound or filter out the background noise.

“Sound Amplifier is the latest step in our commitment to make audio clear and accessible for everyone. And we’ll continue to improve the app through new features that enhance sound for all types of hearing,” Google has added.

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Vivo Y90 with a 4,030 mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y90 with a 4,030 mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

Chinese technology company Vivo has today officially announced its entry-level smartphone Vivo Y90 in Pakistan. The device offers a large battery and comes with a waterdrop notch on its display. The company is also gearing up to launch this smartphone in India soon. The key specifications of the Vivo Y90 include a 6.22-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch equipped with the 5MP selfie camera, a 4,030mAh battery, and an Helio A22 SoC. In Pakistan, the smartphone has been launched in two colour variants.

 Vivo Y90 price

The entry-level smartphone has been launched in a single 2GB RAM variant. Vivo Y90 will be available in two colour variants Black and Gold. The newly launched device by Vivo has been priced at Pakistan Rupee 18,999 (approximately Rs 8,100). It is expected that the smartphone will arrive in India soon.

Vivo Y90 specifications

Vivo Y90 has support for dual SIM cards and is powered by Helio A22 SoC. The device is available in a single 2GB RAM option along with 32GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It runs on Funtouch OS 4.5 based on Android 8.1 Oreo. Vivo Y90 handset houses a 4,030mAh battery. The handset also supports the Face Unlock feature and it measures 155.11×75.09×8.28mm and weighs 163.5 grams. 

Vivo Y90 launched

On the imaging front, the Vivo Y90 smartphone comes with a single 8MP rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture along with a number of features including Face Beauty, Professional, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Flash, Video, Time-Lapse, Slow, Time Watermark, and Model Watermark. One the front, there a 5MP selfie camera with f/1.8 aperture and it comes with various features like including Face Beauty, Palm Capture, Voice Control, Selfie Lighting, Video, and Time Watermark.

Vivo Y90 smartphone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5, Micro-USB port, GPS, USB OTG, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Sensors of the handset include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope sensor, and proximity sensor. 

In an unrelated piece of news, Vivo is all set to launch Vivo Z5 in China on July 31. Prior to its launch, the company has revealed a few images of the upcoming smartphone that show that it will sport a massive 4,500mAh battery that will have support for 22.5W fast charging. It is expected that the smartphone will come with a 6.38-inch (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and will be powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor.  The handset will be available in two storage variants: 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G leaked image shows a triple rear camera setup

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G leaked image shows a triple rear camera setup

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all set to be launched on August 7 at Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York City. Prior to its launch, we are getting more and more number of reports about the. The smartphone company is planning to launch the Galaxy Note 10 series in two variants – Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+. A report that claims that Samsung will also be launching a 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10has surfaced online.

To support this, another leak about the upcoming smartphone has surfaced online. Popular tipster Evan Blass has shared a promo image of Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G variant. As per the leaked image, the name of the new upcoming phone is suggested to be Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The post also suggests the device will be available on Verizon’s 5G network in the US.

In addition to this, the leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G reveals that it will come up with triple rear cameras identical to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Previously, it was also reported that the regular variant will feature an additional ToF sensor at its back panel unlike it the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10.

In addition to this, the leaks also suggest that the buyers can grab the opportunity to receive the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for free by pre-booking the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. We should mention that the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be launched at a starting price of $1,300 (approximately Rs. 90,000) in the United States whereas the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will costlier. Previously, we have seen a leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. The smartwatch is expected to come with an electrocardiogram feature. The smartwatch is the successor of Galaxy Watch Active and will be launched next month along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
Image courtesy:Twitter/ Evan Blass

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2, that has not been announced by the company yet, is rumored to come with an electrocardiogram feature.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is reported to come with a 3,600mAh battery that will support a 45W charging. It will also have the support of reverse wireless charging, using which the device will be able to charge other devices. In addition to this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will also be accompanied by S Pen that will also support the Air Action gesture feature.

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WhatsApp Payments would be rolled out in India this year, Global Head confirms

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WhatsApp Payments would be rolled out in India this year, Global Head confirms

WhatsApp is all set to launch its peer-to-peer UPI based payment service in India later this year, the company’s Global Head Will Cathcart has announced today. The company had launched a test run of its payments service with one million users in the country in 2018, but could not fully roll it out because of digital payments framework guidelines. However, now the WhatsApp Payments service is in its final stage and will be made available in India soon.

Speaking about it, Cathcart said, “To boost digital inclusion in India, we can launch the (Pay) service across the country later this year after meeting regulations.”

It is worth mentioning that India’s digital payments industry is estimated to hit $1 trillion by 2023.

Niti Aayog’s CEO Amitabh Kant said that WhatsApp was delayed in meeting India’s regulatory norms and that is why it had to delay the launch of the payments service. He said, “We look forward to WhatsApp Pay in India once it fulfils all the regulatory requirements.”

We should add here that WhatsApp Pay would be able to create a huge opportunity for the MSMEs to go digital. Speaking about WhatsApp payments coming to India, Prabhu Ram, Head-Industry Intelligence Group, CyberMedia Research said to news agency IANS, ” Given the popularity and reach of Whatsapp in India, it is a given that WhatsApp Pay will make a strong dent on the payments ecosystem, and the incumbents therein.”

In April this year, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had said that the company was working to launch the payment service in India.

WhatsApp payments would pose as a big competitor to Paytm, which is one of the most popular digital payments apps in India till now. Ram also agrees to this and he said, “WhatsApp Pay has the potential to take Paytm head on, and race to the top of the payments market in India.” He further added, “WhatsApp Pay’s entry is a very pivotal moment in India’s e-payments history. It is almost akin to the launch of WeChat Pay that transformed payments in China. Imagine being able to make payments on platforms like BookMyShow via the WhatsApp integration.”

WhatsApp Payments launch

It is worth adding that WhatsApp has a user base of over 300 million people in India, and once it gets its payments service to the country, even at the inception, the number would surpass Paytm’s user base of 230 million.

Speaking on it, Tarun Pathak, Associate Director at Counterpoint Research said, “Digital wallet payment solutions are becoming more relevant for the Indian economy driven by mobile-centric Internet penetration. WhatsApp has the potential to leverage its existing user base and become the leading payments services.”

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Vodafone’s Rs 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 1.5GB daily data benefits

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Vodafone’s Rs 1,699 prepaid plan now offers 1.5GB daily data benefits

Telecommunications major Vodafone has revised its Rs 1,699 prepaid plan to offer 1.5GB daily data benefits for up to 365 days. It also includes unlimited voice calls and 100 free daily SMS per day. Recently, Vodafone also launched two new prepaid recharge plans of Rs. 205 and Rs. 225. The telecom company lately also modified its Rs. 129 prepaid recharge plan and it now offers 2GB data for up to 28 days. We should mention that prior to this, Rs 1,699 prepaid plan was offering a validity for 365 days and it came with an unlimited local and national calling exclusive of any FUP.

As mentioned on Vodafone’s website, the upgraded Rs 1,699 prepaid recharge plan now offers 500MB of added 4G/ 3G data per day over the 1GB data benefits that were available till now. It is worth pointing out that the revised prepaid plan offers 547.5GB of total data during the 365 days’ validity, and this means that it now offers 182.5GB of extra data.

The telecom company has also revised the Rs 365 prepaid plan, so it now offers unlimited local, STD, as well as roaming calls along with 100 SMS for each day. The plan also has a validity of 365 days. In addition to this, the company is also offering complimentary access to the Vodafone Play app that offers a variety of live TV shows and movies.

The revision of Rs. 1,699 Vodafone prepaid recharge plan was first reported by Telecom Talk. At present, the company has rolled out the prepaid recharge plan for select states including Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Kolkata, Maharashtra and Goa, Mumbai, and the UP East circles.

With the revised Rs. 1,699 prepaid recharge plan, the company is directly taking on its competitor Airtel. For those unaware, Airtel also recently revised its Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan. Airtel’s plan now provides 1.4GB daily data benefits with 365 days of validity.

But then, there’s no telecom war Reliance Jio is not a part of. Recently, the telecom company also came up with Rs. 1,699 prepaid plan that offers a similar 1.5GB daily data, along with unlimited voice calls and 100 SMS daily for 365 days.

To recall, Vodafone made revisions to some of its prepaid plans earlier this month after which itsRs 129 plan now offers up to 2GB data for 28 days. Besides this, it also introduced two new prepaid recharge plans of Rs 205 and Rs 225 that also offers 4GB data benefits.

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HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 launched in India: Price and specifications

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HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 launched in India: Price and specifications

HP Spectre Folio and Spectre X360 Always On PCs have been unveiled in India today. According to the company, the two laptops are aimed at providing a premium computing experience and at the same time, they offer LTE connectivity for the users. The gigabit-class LTE Intel-based devices are touted to come with advanced connectivity options and both the laptops come with a nano-SIM card slot under their respective displays.

According to HP, the Spectre Folio is the world’s first leather convertible PC and in order to keep the design thin and light, the company has added one of the smallest motherboards that are available today. HP Spectre X360, on the other hand, comes with a cut design that has been achieved by CNC machining. The device offers four different positions: Laptop, Tent, Reverse and Tablet.

In addition to this, the HP Spectre Folio comes with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. The device comes with 13.3-inch Full HD IPS BrightView display and has a WLED-backlit that boasts of multitouch functionality. Powered by an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 8500Y processor, the PC has up to 4.2GHz Turbo Boost technology and for graphics, it has Intel UHD Graphics 615. The ports on the Always On PC are two Thunderbolt 3, one USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The company has also added quad speakers from Bang & Olufsen to the HP Spectre Folio and they are promised to deliver an immersive audio experience. The PC also comes with HP Audio Boost 2.0. HP Spectre Folio comes with an HP Wide Vision FHD IR Camera and houses a 6-cell, 54.28 Wh Li-ion polymer battery that has support for 65W fast charging. The device runs Windows 10 Pro.

HP Spectre X360

Coming to HP Spectre X360 has a privacy camera kill switch that enables the user to turn off the webcam if it is not being used. The device is powered by the Intel Core i7-8565U clubbed with Intel UHD Graphics 620 and Turbo Boost technology. The offering comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage. It comes with quad speakers from Bang & Olufsen and has the same connectivity options as Spectre Folio. The device also comes iwth HP Audio Boost 2.0. The HP Spectre X360 packs a 4-cell, 61 Wh Li-ion polymer battery.

The price of HP Spectre Folio LTE starts at Rs 1,99,990 and the cost of HP Spectre X360 LTE begins at Rs 1,69,990. The variant of HP Spectre X360 that comes without LTE connectivity starts at Rs 1,09,990.  Interested buyers can head to HP World stores and HPShopping.in to make the purchase of the two new offerings.

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Honor Band 5 with heart and sleep monitoring features launched

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Honor Band 5 with heart and sleep monitoring features launched

Chinese smartphone brand Honor has unveiled its Honor Band 5 in Xi’an, China. The key specifications of the newly launched smart band by Honor include an AMOLED touch screen, real-time heart rate monitoring, scientific sleep monitoring, blood oxygen saturation detection, 10 sports modes along with NFC multi-scenario applications.

The company claims that it is the first-ever brand in China to introduce a smart band with an AMOLED color screen. The company stated that “it realized the potential in coloured screen smart bands and with the launch of colour screens in HONOR Band 4, it revolutionized the smartwatch category from the black and white screen earlier”.

Honor Band 5 comes with a coloured AMOLED display that is touted to offer high brightness while consuming less power. It features a 0.95-inch touch screen that can display up to 45 Chinese characters. The company has stated that it has partnered with PP pig, Otter, Bunny Rabbit, and other IP partners in China to build trendy and eye-catching themes for dials. According to the company, Honor Band 5 comes with a heart rate monitoring feature that is similar to the professional procedure. It also comes with trial fibrillation screening that is as high as 97.8%.

Honor Band 5 launched

Along with the heart rate monitoring feature, the smart band also monitors the user’s sleep with a scientific sleep monitoring feature. This feature helps in identifying the entire sleep structure of the user while providing more than 200 custom made sleep improvement suggestions. It makes use of the Huawei TruSleep2.0 sleep detection technology to do this.

In addition to this, the new Honor Band 5 has up to 10 sports modes including outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor walking, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, free training, swimming pool swimming, indoor walking, elliptical machine, and rowing machine.

The company claims that the Honor Band 5 comes equipped with a six-axis sensor that offers professional data to assist users’ exercise. Moreover, the smart band comes with five various intelligent functions and it can be synced with the smartphone through Huawei Health app via Bluetooth. The band can be accessed for accepting and rejecting incoming calls, and to click pictures. It offers a battery life of up to two weeks. The device is available in four colour variants: Midnight Blue, Meteorite Black, Coral Powder, and Olive Green.

As we mentioned earlier, Honor Band 5 has been launched in China and the standard edition of the Band 5 is priced at CNY189 (approximately Rs 19,066). The second variant has not been launched yet that will be introduced on July 29. The interested buyers can purchase the product from Honor, Vmall, Jingdong, Tmall, Suning Yi, Weiyi, Gome, and other online sales platforms.

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HP launches new ZBook series laptops in India: Price and specifications

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HP launches new ZBook series laptops in India: Price and specifications

HP has refreshed its lineup of ZBook series of laptops in India. The range is aimed at creative professionals and the company has added five new ZBook laptops to it namely – HP ZBook 14U G6, HP ZBook 15U G6, HP ZBook Studio X360, HP ZBook 15 G6, and HP ZBook 17 G6. According to the company, the newly launched HP ZBook laptops pack a number of productivity features including HP Sure View privacy screen, HP Fast Charge and ambient brightness sensor. The new series also has HP’s proprietary Client Security Manager tool. Here’s a look at the price and the specifications of the new HP ZBook laptops in India:

HP ZBook 14U G6 and HP ZBook 15U: Price and specification details

HP Zbook 14U G6 features up to 14-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) IPS anti-glare display and the HP ZBook 15U G6 sports up to 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) anti-glare display. Both the new offerings can be configured with up to an 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor that it paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of PCIe SSD storage. Customers will have a choice between integrated Intel HD and a discrete AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 graphics. While the cost of HP ZBook 14U G6 in India starts at Rs 98,900, the starting price of the HP ZBook 15U is Rs 96,900.

HP ZBook 15 G6 and HP ZBook 17 G6: Price and specification details

Coming to HP ZBook 15 G6, it comes with up to 15.6-inch UHD (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) anti-glare display and the HP ZBook 17 G6 sports a 17.3-inch display. Both the laptops come with up to 9th Gen Intel Xeon processor clubbed with up to 128GB of RAM and 2TB of SATA SSD. Customers will get to choose from two laptops with up to 4GB of graphics memory and an Nvidia Quadro T1000 GPU. The starting price of HP ZBook 15 G6 has been set at Rs. 1,21,900, while HP ZBook 17 G6’s price in India begins at Rs. 1,67,900.

HP ZBook Studio X360

HP ZBook Studio X360 price and specifications

HP ZBook Studio X360 is a convertible that comes with a 15.6-inch display. Customers will be able to choose from full HD and UHD screens and it has an anti-glare coating. The screen is also protected with a layer of Gorilla Glass 4. The device is powered by up to an 8th Gen Intel Core i9 or Intel Xeon processor and it comes with up to 64GB RAM and 4TB of PCIe SSD storage.

Coming to the graphics options, customers will get to choose from options ranging from integrated Intel UHD 630 to Nvidia Quadro P2000 that is clubbed with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. The price of the HP ZBook Studio X360 starts at Rs. 1,59,900 in India.

All the newly launched laptops will be available via all HP’s official website and HP World Stores in the country.

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Flipkart Grand Gadget Sale begins: Deals on laptops, tablets and mobile accessories

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Flipkart Grand Gadget Sale begins: Deals on laptops, tablets and mobile accessories

Flipkart has kicked off it’s Grand Gadget Sale today. The sale will be live on the website for three days and will end on July 27. During the Grand Gadget Sale, the e-commerce website is offering up to 80% off on electronics. Flipkart is offering heavy discounts on the products under various categories like laptops, audio, health and styling, mobile accessories, data storage, power banks, tablets, cameras, computers, smart devices, gaming, and laptop accessories. On the purchase of laptops, the buyers can avail of a discount of up to 25%. Headphones and speakers are being offered at up to 70% off. Interested buyers can visit the dedicated page for Grand Gadget Sale on Flipkart to avail of the offers.

Coming to the offers, one can get laptop accessories at a starting price of Rs 99 and tables at a starting price of Rs 4,299 during the sale. Mobile accessories can be bought at a starting price of Rs 99.

During the Grand Gadget Sale, the e-commerce website will be offering various laptops in different price ranges. Flipkart has listed Lenovo Ideapad 330 on its website that can be bought at Rs 17,999. The key specifications of the Ideapad 330 are that it comes with an a seventh-gen Intel Core processor along with a 4GB RAM and up to 1TB HDD and DOS operating system. On the purchase of the product, the company is offering a 5% instant discount on EMIs using ICICI Bank credit and debit cards. On the other hand, Lenovo Ideapad 130 is being offered at Rs 20,990. While buying the device, the website is offering no-cost EMI options along with exchange discounts. Some bank offers are also available.

The Acer Aspire 3 laptop has been listed for Rs 14,990 on Flipkart for the sale. In addition to this, Flipkart is offering exchange discounts and no-cost EMIs on the purchase of the laptop. The specifications of the laptop include Windows 10, Intel Celeron dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 500GB HDD.

Acer Swift 7 can be purchased for as low as Rs 72,990. On the purchase of this laptop, Flipkart is offering exchange discounts as well as no-cost EMI options. The laptop comes with Windows 10, seventh-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD.

Grand Gadget Sale

Flipkart is offering Mi Band – HRX Edition at Rs 999 and Google Home can be purchased with no-cost EMI options at Rs 7,999. The screen expanders are being sold for Rs 199 whereas the cost of designer mobile covers starts at Rs 199. The USB Type-C cables can be purchased at Rs149, and wireless mobile chargers are listed at Rs 699.

The Grand Gadget sale is offering smartwatch and Bands at discounted prices. The high-end Apple Watch models can be picked up at a starting price of Rs 28,990. Honor bands can be purchased at Rs2,249; while Fitbit smart bands are available at a starting price of Rs 7,499. Bands by Lenovo are being sold at a starting price of Rs 1,299.

Gaming lovers can purchase the buy Marvel’s Spiderman at Rs. 2,149, and Sony PlayStation 4 can be purchased at a starting price of Rs. 32, 290. On the other hand, the price of gaming headsets starts at Rs 699 and the cost of gaming keyboards start at Rs 1,299.

Apple iPad (6th Gen) 128GB variant is available at Rs. 35,490 during the sale, while the Lenovo Tab Essential can be purchased at Rs. 7,999. Customers will be able to buy Honor tablets starting at Rs. 11, 499, while tablets from Lenovo will be available at a starting price of Rs. 12,990. Interested buyers can also get Samsung tablets for as low as Rs, 27,999 and Lenovo phablet can be purchased at a starting price ofRs 9,999.

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NITI Aayog joins hands with WhatsApp to promote women entrepreneurship ecosystem in India

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NITI Aayog joins hands with WhatsApp to promote women entrepreneurship ecosystem in India

National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog has today announced its partnership with instant-messaging platform WhatsApp. The deal falls under its Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and it eyes to support the growth of a robust ecosystem to promote women entrepreneurs in India. As a part of the partnership, WhatsApp will be announcing an annual calendar of events that will be aimed at building the capacity of women entrepreneurs. The two will also be developing programs to address the challenges that are faced by women entrepreneurs. We should mention that under the new initiative, the register users of WEP will be targeted.

WhatsApp will also be partnering with Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards 2019, which is the flagship initiative of NITI Aayog. The company has also decided to provide support of $1,00,000 to the winners of WTI. The WTI Awards are organised by NITI Aayog in partnership with the United Nations. The awards aim at recognising the “exceptional achievements by women who are breaking the glass ceiling and challenging stereotypes through businesses, enterprises, and initiatives aimed at solving key societal challenges.”

WhatsApp has evolved from an everyday instant messaging app to a business enabler and is now helping to bring about digital empowerment to India’s entrepreneurs. According to the press note shared by the two companies, the “entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the growing digital economy in India, though women make up less than 14% of total 58.5 million entrepreneurs in India due to various challenges including access to digital tools, and limited funding options. Partnerships between private companies and public sector help accelerate digital inclusion and give much needed access to funding so more women can achieve their business potential.”

The numbers that the two organisations have mentioned are from #startupindia women entrepreneurs study.

Speaking on the partnership, Will Cathcart, Global Head of WhatsApp said, “It’s our honor to partner with NITI Aayog to help support the future women business leaders of India. Small businesses are the backbone of a strong economy and I am proud of the role WhatsApp can play in helping build the next generation of India’s women entrepreneurs.”

Mr. Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog, also spoke about the initiative saying, “India has one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems, and the next big disruptions will be driven by women-led enterprises, with digital medium being the biggest enabler. This partnership with WhatsApp underlines our mutual commitment to support the aspirations of women entrepreneurs in India.”

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Nokia 220 4G, Nokia 105 feature phones launched: Key details

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Nokia 220 4G, Nokia 105 feature phones launched: Key details

HMD Global is playing the nostalgia card again. The company has introduced the refreshed version of Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 feature phones that come with support for 4G. The technology company has said that the two newly-launched feature phones will be going on sale next month. The revamped version of Nokia 105 is made of polycarbonate and runs Nokia Series 30+ operating system. It will be available in three colour variants. On the other hand, Nokia 2220 4G comes with a completely new design, however, some of the specifications are the same as the original Nokia 220.

We should mention that the original Nokia 105 was launched in 2013 and it is already a popular name among fans. The handset featured a 1.45-inch TFT screen that had an aspect ratio of 128×128 pixels. It used to run Nokia Series 30 operating system and housed an 800mAh battery that was claimed to last for 35 days on standby. To recall, in 2015, Microsoft had released a new version of the Nokia 103 that has Series 30+ operating system and came with beefed-up storage. In 2017, the first reboot of the Nokia 105 came when HMD Global re-introduced the phone with a new design and some key tweaks. So this makes the latest version of the device the fourth generation of Nokia 105.

Coming to Nokia 220, it was first launched in 2014 and the 4G version of the device is its first-ever refresh. As the name suggests, the revamped version of the handset has support for 4G. Other changes have been made by the company to Nokia 220 4G as well.

Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 4G price

The price of Nokia 105 feature phone has been set at EUR 13 (approximately Rs 1,000) by HMD Global. The handset is all set to go on sale in August this year and will be available in Blue, Pink, and Black colour variants. However, as of now, there is no word from HMD Global about the markets that the device will be going on sale in. On the other hand, Nokia 220 4G holds a price tag of EUR 39 (approximately Rs 3,000) and it will also be available in Blue and Black colours. The device will be available in Mid-August for purchase.

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Nokia 105 and Nokia 220 4G specifications

The latest version of Nokia 105 sports a 1.77-inch QQVGA (120×160 pixels) display and runs Nokia Series 30+ operating system. The device comes with a micro-USB 1.1 port and has support for 2G connectivity. It houses an 800mAh battery and has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a mini-SIM slot. The handset has an FM radio service too.

Coming to the Nokia 220 4G, the feature phone has a 2.4-inch QQVGA (120×160 pixels) display and it runs Feature OS. The handset comes with microUSB 2.0 port, Nano SIM card slot, support for 4G connectivity with 2G fallback and Bluetooth 4.2. It also has a rear VGA camera and houses a 1,200mAh battery. Nokia 220 4G comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio.

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Vivo Z5 live images confirm that the smartphone will house a 4,500mAh battery

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Vivo Z5 live images confirm that the smartphone will house a 4,500mAh battery

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has posted a live image of its upcoming smartphone Vivo Z5. The live image reveals that the new smartphone will come with the support of 22.5Wquick charging. The company is reportedly planning to launch the device on July 31 in its home market. Recently Vivoofficially revealed the phone renders on its website. According to the leaked renders, the Vivo Z5 smartphone includes a triple rear camera setup, a water drop-style notch along and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Vivo Z5’s specifications leaked online earlier too when the smartphone was listed on the TENAA website. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a 6.38-inch display and it will come with 128GB of storage. However, until now, the company has not confirmed whether the smartphone will arrive in India or any other market besides China.

Vivo has posted the live images of its upcoming Z5 smartphone on it official Weibo account in a post that reads, “Large battery thousand machines should still have to support fast charge and ah, secretly give you a look at the end to be published Vivo Z5,4500mAh large battery fast charge + 22.5W.”

Vivo Z5 live images

The image shows that the Vivo Z5 will sport a large 4,500mAh battery that will have support for 22.5W fast charging. In the image, it can be seen that the smartphone has been put on charge and it shows that it is charging at 37 percent. However, the company has not revealed how much time it will take to completely charge the smartphone

Vivo Z5 specifications (expected)

As mentioned earlier, a few days back the specifications of the Vivo Z5 Pro smartphone had surfaced on a TENAA listing. While the listing said that the device will house a4,420mAh battery, according to the shared live image of the Vivo Z5, it will boast a 4,500mAh battery. According to the listing, the smartphone will feature a 6.38-inch (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display and will be powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The Vivo’s smartphone will be available in two storage variants: 6GB RAM/64GBinternal storage and 8GB RAM/128GB internal storage.

The listing also suggests that Vivo Z5 will be sport a 48MP main sensor along with an 8MP secondary camera and a 2MP tertiary sensor. Furthermore, it also revealed that on the front of the device, a 32MP camera will be present.

Image Courtesy: Weibo

 

Coming to the design, a few days back the company officially released an image of the Vivo Z5 that confirms that the smartphone will be launched in three glossy colour variants: Green, Blue, and White. The image also revealed that the smartphone will feature a vertically stacked triple rear camera setup. The smartphone does have a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. The front display shows that the smartphone will feature a waterdrop-style notch along with a slim chin at the base of the screen.

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Microsoft is removing Cortana from Xbox One with new redesign

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Microsoft is removing Cortana from Xbox One with new redesign

Software giant Microsoft is making changes to the dashboard design of Xbox One again and this time, it will be removing the Cortana digital assistant from it. The company is currently experimenting with the more “streamlined user interface” for the Xbox One dashboard’s home section. It is worth noticing that this is the area that you will see when you switch on an Xbox One console.

With the new design, the dashboard will get quicker access to Xbox Game Pass titles, Microsoft’s Mixer service, Xbox community feature and the Microsoft Store. Speaking about the newly introduced changes, Bradley Rossetti, Microsoft’s Xbox Insider chief said, “We’ve heard your feedback and have continued to iterate on Home to get you into your gaming experiences faster and keeping more of your content front and center. With this new experimental Home design, the first thing you’ll notice is we’ve removed the Twists from the top of Home in favor of separate buttons that launch your gaming experiences.”

We should point out that this will make it easier for users to access frequently used games directly from the home screen of the console. The software giant is testing this new home screen with Xbox Insiders only in the Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead rings. The company has also said that it is looking for feedback from them. It is worth noticing that Microsoft has tweaked the design of its Xbox One dashboard a few times already since the console was unveiled in attempts that are aimed at improving the user experience that it offers. A big revamp was done in 2015 and the Fluent Design update was introduced in 2017.

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Apart from the latest Home update, the company is also removing Cortana from the Xbox One. The software giant has said that it is moving closer to cloud-based assistants, so you no longer be able to “talk to Cortana via your headset.” But then, the company has also added that users will be able to power on an Xbox One gaming console via Xbox Skill for Cortana on iOS, Android or Windows and it will be similar to the existing Alexa integration.

We should add that it is not surprising to see that Cortana is going away from the Xbox One. The company also has a new focus for Cortana in scenarios that are more business-related. Microsoft is also working to make Cortana better at conversations. Prior to this, Microsoft also decoupled Cortana and Search in the Windows May 2019 update that was released recently. After that, it was reported that Cortana will be added as a separate app on the Microsoft Store.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues have been fixed, to launch in September

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Samsung Galaxy Fold issues have been fixed, to launch in September

The wait for Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally coming to an end. After postponing the launch of its foldable smartphone for months, Samsung has said that it has redesigned the handset to address all the issues in it and will now be launching it in September this year.

We should mention that the South Korean technology giant was one among the first companies to announce its foldable smartphone. However, when the company sent some units of Galaxy Fold to reviewers and YouTubers in the United States, several issues were discovered. The most prominent one among these was that the display of some units of the device cracked.

In a blog post, the company has said, “Earlier this year, we announced Galaxy Fold—Samsung’s first foldable device, and the beginning of an entirely new mobile category. Since then, we’ve made improvements to the Galaxy Fold to ensure consumers have the best possible experience.”

While Samsung has announced that it has fixed the issues with Galaxy Fold and will be launching it in September, it is yet to announce a specific date for the same. Speaking about the changes it has made, the company has said, “Samsung has taken the time to fully evaluate the product design, make necessary improvements and run rigorous tests to validate the changes we made.”

According to Samsung’s blog post, the improvements made in Galaxy Fold include:

  • The top protective layer of the Infinity Flex Display has been extended beyond the bezel, making it apparent that it is an integral part of the display structure and not meant to be removed.
  • Galaxy Fold features additional reinforcements to better protect the device from external particles while maintaining its signature foldable experience:
  • The top and bottom of the hinge area have been strengthened with newly added protection caps.
  • Additional metal layers underneath the Infinity Flex Display have been included to reinforce the protection of the display.
  • The space between the hinge and body of Galaxy Fold has been reduced.

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch

Samsung has also added that it “has also been continuously working to improve the overall Galaxy Fold user experience, including optimizing more apps and services for its unique foldable UX.”

The company, however, has specified that the handset will only be launching in a few markets initially. But then, before the Samsung Galaxy Fold controversy happened, the company’s CEO DJ Koh had said that the smartphone will be launched in India too. But then, we can’t say whether that will happen in September along with other countries which will get it during the first wave.

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Vivo Z1 Pro to go on sale at 12 pm via Flipkart tomorrow

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Vivo Z1 Pro to go on sale at 12 pm via Flipkart tomorrow

Chinese technology brand Vivo had recently launched its Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone in India. The smartphone will be going on sale in India via Flipkart and the official Vivo India website tomorrow. Among the key highlights of Vivo Z1 Pro are its full HD+ display that has a hole-punch design, a triple rear camera setup and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 712 SoC. The device has some gaming centric features and houses a 5,000mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging. Take a look at the price, sale details and specifications of the Vivo Z1 Pro:

Vivo Z1 Pro price in India, sale details

Vivo Z1 Pro is available in three storage variants in India: 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage, 6GB RAM/64GB onboard storage and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage. They are priced at Rs 14,990, Rs 16,990 and Rs 17,990. The handset is available in Mirror Black, Sonic Black, and Sonic Blue colour variants.

The sale of Vivo Z1 Pro will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST tomorrow, July 26, and will be held on Flipkart as well as on Vivo’s official online store in India. Coming to the sale offers, the company is offering a cashback worth Rs 6,000 for Jio subscribers. This will be credited to their MyJio app in the form of 40 discount coupons worth Rs 150 each.

No-cost EMI is also being offered, and besides that, there is a cashback of Rs 3,750 available for Vodafone and Idea subscribers. Flipkart will also be offering a cashback of 5% on the purchases that are made using an Axis Bank credit card. The website is also offering a discount of 5% to HDFC Bank debit card owners.

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Vivo Z1 Pro specifications

Coming to the specifications, Vivo Z1 Pro runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with FunTouch OS 9 and has some gaming-centric features like Game Mode 5.0, 4D vibrations and 3D surround sound. These are said to enhance the gaming experience for the user on the handset. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 712 SoC, Vivo Z1 Pro comes with up 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It is backed by Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery that has support for 18W fast charging.

The device sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. On the imaging front, the Vivo Z1 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP primary sensor with f/1.78 aperture, an 8MP wide-angle sensor and a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP sensor that comes with an f/2.0 aperture.

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2019 iPhones to be powered by A13 Chip, will sport a Retina display: Report

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2019 iPhones to be powered by A13 Chip, will sport a Retina display: Report

As the launch of the 2019 iPhone draws closer, more and more rumours and leaks about the upcoming smartphone by Apple are pouring in. Now, a report has surfaced online that claims that Apple is planning to launch three new models of the upcoming iPhone 11 smartphone. All the three models will be powered by Apple’s A13 chip coupled with the latest Taptic Engine. In addition to this, the three smartphones by Apple will be launched with a Lightning port designed for audio and charging. The report also reveals the key details and specifications about the imaging capabilities and the display of all the three upcoming iPhones.

As reported by 9to5Google, the successor of the iPhone XS, that is currently sold for Rs 94,400, has been codenamed as D42, whereas the offspring of the iPhone XS Max has been soubriquet as D43. On the other hand, the successor of the iPhone XR, that is priced at Rs 59,900, is reported to be called N104. Both the D42 and D43 codenamed models of the next-generation smartphones will feature a 3x Retina display. The N104 model will sport a 2x Liquid Retina display. As it was mentioned earlier, the three upcoming models will be powered by A13 chip that has been codenamed ‘Cebu’ and has the model number T8030. All three iPhone models will prolong to come with an unchanged screen resolution.

2019 iPhone's 11 models get certified by EEC ahead of launch: Report

The report further reveals that all the above-mentioned devices will feature a Lightning port instead of USB Type-C port. All the three models of iPhones will also reportedly come with a new Taptic Engine that is internally called ‘leap haptics’. But the report does not reveal the other improvements and features of the 2019 Apple’s iPhone models. However, it does point out that the new Taptic Engine may be the company’s way to replace the 3D Touch feature with the upcoming next-generation devices to be launched this year.

The report further exposes that the successors of the 2019 iPhone XS series will feature a triple rear camera setup. In addition to this, all three camera sensors will be installed on the rear panel of the smartphone. The front camera will reportedly come with the support of the slo-mo recording feature at 120fps. It further reveals that one of the three camera sensors will come with the support of a wide-angle sensor while enabling the feature that is called Smart Frame.

According to a previous report by Ming-Chi Kuo, who is a popular Apple analyst, the upcoming model of the iPad model will be introduced with time-of-flight 3D rear cameras.

We should mention that till the time the company itself says something about the upcoming iPhones, these reports should be taken with a pinch of salt.

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Google launches Gallery Go app to help you organizes photos offline

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Google launches Gallery Go app to help you organizes photos offline

Google has a number of popular apps that have grown to become very useful for most Android users. The latest one to join Google’s list of apps is Gallery Go. The latest app launched by Google works without having the need for exorbitant data or storage. The company has introduced the Google Go app at the ‘Google for Nigeria’ event. The latest app launched by Google – Gallery Go – has now been made available on the company’s own Play Store.

The new app is available for all the devices that run Android version 8.1 (Oreo) or higher. While unveiling the app, the company said that initially, some features such as organizing photos on the basis of people in them will only be accessible to a select number of markets. In addition to this, the search giant is also planning to launch a new Bolo reading-tutor app in Ghana and Nigeria.

In its official blog post, Google has revealed that the Gallery Go is a photo gallery app that has been designed in a way that it makes use of machine learning to automatically put user’s images in order. The app also helps the new smartphone owners find, edit, and manage photos effortlessly without requiring high-speed internet or cloud backup to access their pictures in devices.

Gallery Go, without human intervention, will be able to systematize the user’s photos on the basis of people in them and the picture of a particular article. This will make it easier for the user to easily search their favourite photos or selfies, and keep track of their essential documents. The user will not have to manually label their photos without using their data to access all the features. The users will also be able to create folders so as to sort out their photos. Gallery Go also has support for the SD cards so that the user can easily copy their images into their phones.

 In addition to this, the app comes with some amazing editing tools that can beautify any images on the user’s device with just a few taps. With the use of an auto-enhance feature, the user can easily edit their photos in Google Photos to enhance or fix their images. The users can also choose from a various range of filters available within the app to get a new look.

The software company has specially designed the Gallery Go so that it can be accessed offline. It uses very little data so that the user can easily manage their pictures. The app only occupies the 10MB of space in the smartphone.

In a blog post, the company said: “For those of you who joined us at Google for Nigeria, Gallery Go will come pre-installed as the gallery app on the Itel S15 and select A55 devices beginning next month.”

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