Google Photos now has 1 billion users across the globe

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Google Photos now has 1 billion users across the globe

Google Photos is one of the apps by the technology company that have seen tremendous popularity among users. While Android users have been depending on it for years now, slowly the popularity of the app has also spread to those who use iPhones. According to a report, Google Photos app has now reached one billion users, just after over four years of its initial announcement.

The report about the latest number of the users of the app had first surfaced on Fast Company. We should mention that the photo application is the ninth service by Google to achieve this milestone. Other services by the technology giant that have already achieved this number include Android, YouTube, Gmail, Google Search and Google Maps. But then, what makes it different is the fact that Google Photos took lesser time to hit the mile stone as compared to others.

Google Photos has been enjoying a lot of popularity since its inception. Five months after it was launched at Google I/O 2015, the app had reported to cross over 100 million users. It did not stop there. Google Photos even hit the 500 million user mark just after two years of its launch.

While Google Photos is one among the apps that are included in most Android smartphones as a part of the suite of apps by the technology giant. However, this nowhere guaranteed its success. We should also point out that Google Photos was initially spinoff from Google+, which was a not-so-successful attempt by the company to compete with social media giant Facebook.

According to Fast Company, after becoming a separate app, Google Photos offered some of the best underlying technology of the social media platform by Google and it was preferred by users because it did not have the less popular features of Google+.

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But the company does not wish to stop even here with the popular app. To achieve the 2 billion user mark, Google has today launched Gallery Go, which is basically a lightweight alternative to the main app that has become so indispensable for the users.

Speaking about Gallery Go, Anil Sabharwal, the Google VP who had led the creation of Google Photos, told Fast Company, “We’ve crossed this really critical milestone of a billion monthly users, and Gallery Go is how we think about the next billion.”

Which feature of Google Photos can you not live without? Let us know in the comments below!

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Realme 3i next sale in India is scheduled for July 30

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Realme 3i next sale in India is scheduled for July 30

Chinese technology company Realme has announced the next sale of its Realme 3i smartphone in India. The handset went on sale in India for the first time yesterday. If you were not able to get your hands on it, there is no need to be disappointed as the next Realme 3i sale in India is scheduled for July 30.

Interested buyers would be able to buy the handset, that was launched in India last week, via Flipkart as well as Realme‘s online store in the country. The key highlights of the smartphone include its dual rear cameras, waterdrop-shaped notch and 4,230mAh battery. Here’s a look at the sale details and specifications of the Realme 3i:

Realme 3i price in India, sale details

The Realme 3i smartphone in India is available in two variants: 3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. While the former costs Rs 7,999, the latter is priced at Rs 9,999. The handset is available in India in Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red colour options.

The next Realme 3i sale in India is scheduled for July 30 at 12 pm (noon) IST. The device will be available for purchase via Flipkart as well as Realme’s online store in India. As a part of the sale offers, the company is offering a 5% cashback on purchases made via Axis Bank credit cards and HDFC Bank debit cards, and an additional 10% discount on fashion purchase. These offers are only valid on Flipkart. The e-commerce website will also be offering no-cost EMI options starting at Rs. 278 per month.

If you buy the smartphone via Realme’s online store, you can get a cashback worth Rs 5,750, that comprises of Rs 2,200 of instant cashback via 222 vouchers of Rs 100 each. Other than this, partner vouchers worth Rs 4,800 from MakeMyTrip, Myntra, and Zoomcar will also be offered. There is also a 10% SuperCash of Rs 1,500 from Mobikwik being offered.

Realme 3i specifications

The Realme 3i has support for dual SIM card and it runs Android 9 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6. The handset sports a 6.2-inch HD+ display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 88.30%. The display of the device is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC, the Realme 3i comes with up to 4GB of RAM and has up to 64GB of storage onboard.

Realme 3i sale in India

On the imaging front, Realme 3i has a dual rear camera setup that consists of 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens and 2MP secondary sensor. A 13MP sensor is present on the front panel for selfies and video calls.

The handset houses a 4,230mAh battery that has support for 10W charging and comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, Micro-USB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity. It can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

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Nokia Mobile Fan Festival: Gift cards, discounts, and deals that you should know about

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Nokia Mobile Fan Festival: Gift cards, discounts, and deals that you should know about

HMD Global has kick-started a Nokia Mobile Fan Festival in India. During the Mobile Fan Festival, the company is offering a various number of Nokia smartphones at a discount. The smartphone company is also presenting a one-time screen replacement absolutely free. Other than this, the buyers can also win an assured gift card worth Rs. 4,000 on the purchase of Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 7.1. For customers purchasing either of the two smartphones, HMD Global is also offering an additional 10 percent discount on the exchange of the old smartphone.

On the other hand, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 will also be available at discounted prices during the sale. Customers buying the two smartphones can avail an assured incentive in the form of a gift card worth Rs 1,000.

The buyers who are interested to purchase the above-mentioned smartphones during the Nokia Mobile Fan Festival can head to Nokia’s website to avail the offers. Nokia Fan Festival is a 48-hour sale that has started on July 24 and will end on July 25.

During the sale, the buyers can get the Nokia 8.1 smartphone at a price tag of Rs 19,999 and get an assured gift card worth Rs. 4,000. The gift card can be availed by using the promo code ‘FANFESTIVAL’. The same can be availed with Nokia 7.1 by using the same promo code. The Nokia 7.1 is available at the price tag of Rs 13,043.

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In addition to this, HMD Global is also offering a 10 percent discount on the exchange of an old mobile phone. The company is also offering a no-cost EMI offers bundled with a one-time screen replacement absolutely free.

Telecom companies have also partnered with HMD Global for the sale. To attract the buyers, Airtel is offering additional data of up to 360GB to its subscribers on the recharge of Rs 249 and Rs 349. However, all the offers are only valid until the end of the Nokia Mobile Fan Festival – July 25.

During the two days Fan Festival, Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.3 are also available with exciting new offers. The Nokia 4.2 is available at a cost of Rs 9,570, while on the other hand, the Nokia 3.2 is priced at Rs 7,399. All the offers on the purchase of both the devices are the same. The Vodafone and Idea subscribers can avail an instant cashback of Rs 2,500 on the purchase of both the devices. A one-time screen replacement offer can also be availed till July 31.

All the aforementioned offers are applicable to all the storage variants as well as the color options of the handsets. The free screen replacement offer on the devices is only valid for six months from the date of purchase of the handsets.

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Apple partners with Paytm Mall to sell iPhones and iPads in India

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Apple partners with Paytm Mall to sell iPhones and iPads in India

Paytm’s e-commerce arm – Paytm Mall – has today announced its partnership with Apple to sell its latest products in India. Going forward, Apple products that are listed on Paytm Mall, like iPhones and iPads, will come with an authorised tag. We should mention that this is only given to brand authorised sellers.

According to Paytm Mall, the Cupertino-based technology giant’s website will be promoting the e-commerce platform on its website and it will be mentioned as of its authorised resellers in India. While in the beginning, only iPhone and iPad lineups will be available on Paytm Mall, the company has said that other Apple products are also under the purview of the partnership.

According to the deal between the two, only authorised sellers would now be able to sell Apple products on Paytm Mall going forward. Any other independent seller who wishes to sell products from Apple on Paytm Mall would first have to get an authorisation from the Cupertino-based technology giant before they list their products on the e-commerce platform.

Speaking about the deal, Paytm Mall said in a statement, “This would ensure that customers get only the genuine product at a fair price.” In addition to this, Paytm Mall would be promoted as an authorised reseller for Apple products in India on the iPhone maker’s website.

Talking about the partnership, Srinivas Mothey, Vice President at Paytm Mall, said, “We are excited to partner with Apple to directly start selling latest editions of iPhone, iPad and other Apple products in India. Paytm Mall is one of India’s leading seller of premium mobile phones, and adding Apple’s range will further strengthen our list of offering to our customers. Our customers will also be eligible to avail offers such as additional discounts on select credit cards and cashbacks. All latest Apple products will be available on our platform and will come with a valid Standard Apple Warranty.”

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We should mention that prior to this, Apple had also officially partnered with Amazon to sell its products directly on the e-commerce platform. Although Amazon has had Apple products on the website even before the deal was struck between the two companies, they were previously only available via third-party sellers.

This basically meant that at times, Apple products available on Amazon were imported and would bear extremely inflated price tags. The deal between the two players resulted in consistent pricing and buying directly from Apple. A similar result is now expected on Paytm Mall too.

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10 recently-launched smartphones that have a triple rear camera setup

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10 recently-launched smartphones that have a triple rear camera setup

Photography is a big factor that people consider in a smartphone when they think of buying a new one. Maybe that is why a number of technology companies have started including multiple camera sensors in their smartphones. If a smartphone with a triple rear camera setup sounds like a gadget that you would want to own, here we created a list of such handsets for you. Take a look at some recently-launched smartphones that house a triple rear camera setup:

OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro rear panel

The latest flagship by OnePlus had to be present on our list. OnePlus 7 Pro has a triple camera setup on its back panel that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor that comes with OIS and EIS. Other than this, it has a 16MP ultra wide-angle sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and OIS.

OnePlus has touted the presence of camera features like Portrait, UltraShot, Nightscape, Pro Mode, AI Scene Detection, Studio Lighting and more. On the front, it has a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor. OnePlus 7 Pro’s other features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM and 4,000mAh battery. The device’s starting price is Rs. 48,999.

Honor 20i

Honor 20i camera

The recently launched smartphone from Honor comes with a rear camera setup that houses a 24MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP camera with an f/2.0 lens on the handset. Other key highlights include a 6.21-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display, 3,400mAh battery and EMUI 9.0.1 based on Android Pie. The starting price of Honor 20i is Rs. 14,999.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

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The rear camera setup of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom has a 48MP primary sensor, a 13MP periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP super wide-angle sensor. For selfies and video calls, it has a side-swing selfie camera module that houses a 16MP sensor. The other highlights of the device include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and its 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that offers a full-screen experience. The base variant of the smartphone can be picked up at Rs. 39,990.

Samsung Galaxy A70

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Samsung Galaxy A70 has a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 32MP sensor with an f/1.7 lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 5MP depth sensor. There is also a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls. Other highlights of the handset include a 4,500mAh battery and a 6.7-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs. 28,990.

Vivo Y12

Vivo Y12

The Chinese technology brand launched the Vivo Y12 handset in May this year. It comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of an 8MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, a 13MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP camera on the front. The starting price of the device is Rs. 11,990.

Samsung Galaxy M40

Samsung Galaxy M40 smartphone

Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with a 32MP primary sensor that has support for an AI scene optimiser, a 5MP depth sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide angle sensor. It sports a 16MP front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. Other key highlights of the handset include Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and a 3,500mAh battery. It is available at a starting price of Rs. 19,990.

Vivo V15 Pro

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The rear camera setup of the Vivo V15 Pro consists of a 48MP primary Quad Pixel sensor, an 8MP AI Super Wide-Angle sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The company has touted the presence of AI Body Shaping and AI Portrait Lighting in the rear cameras of the handset. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP pop-up selfie camera. The Vivo V15 Pro can be bought at a starting price of Rs. 28,990.

Huawei P30 Lite

P30 lite

Huawei P30 Lite’s camera set up on its rear panel include a 24MMP wide-angle sensor, an 8MP ultra wide-angle sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera for selfies and video calls. The device has a 3,340mAh battery onboard and it is powered by an octa-core HilSilicon Kirin 710 SoC. The starting price of the smartphone is Rs. 19,990.

LG V40 ThinQ

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LG V40 ThinQ’s rear camera setup includes a 12MP sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, a 16MP ultra-wide angle sensor and a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP primary sensor and a 5MP wide-angle sensor. The starting price of the handset is Rs. 60,000, but with deals, it is available at a lesser cost on e-commerce websites.

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10 is another smartphone that had to be there on our list. The device’s camera setup comprises of a 12MP primary telephoto sensor with an f/1.5 aperture, a 12MP secondary wide-angle sensor and a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The cameras of the handset come with phase detection autofocus. For selfies and video calls, there is a 10MP sensor housed in its display. The smartphone’s base variant is priced at Rs. 66,900.

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Asus ZenFone 5Z price in India slashed by Rs 3,000

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Asus ZenFone 5Z price in India slashed by Rs 3,000

Recently Asus launched its flagship smartphone – Asus 6Z– in India that comes with rotating camera setup and Snapdragon 855 SoC at a starting price of Rs 31,000. Now, the predecessor of the device – Asus 5Z – that also known as Asus ZenFone 5Z, has received a price cut in the country. Following the Indian High Court judgment, Asus has renamed the Asus ZenFone 5Z to Asus 5Z.

The smartphone is available in two storage variants in India. While the base model of Asus ZenFone 5Z has6GB RAM and 128GB storage, the other one has 8GB of RAM with 256GB of internal storage. Both the storage variants of the device have received a price cut of Rs 3,000. The new revised price of the device is available on the e-commerce website Flipkart. The Chinese technology brand launched the smartphone last year and it received the last price cut in June this year.

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To recall, the Asus ZenFone 5Z was launched in the country last year. With its affordable pricing and high-end specifications, it gave a tough fight to the likes of OnePlus 6. The key highlights of Asus ZenFone 5Z include Snapdragon 845 SoC and up to 8GB of RAM. If you are an interested buyer, take a look at the offers and discount being offered by the company in partnership with Flipkart.

Asus ZenFone 5Z revised price and discount offers

The 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant is now available at a revised price of Rs24,999. The 8GB RAM/256GB internal storage variant can now be picked up at Rs28,999. Both the devices can be purchased via Flipkart. The e-commerce website is offering no-cost EMI option to its buyers. In addition to this, it is also offering a discount of up to Rs 17,900 on the exchange of an old device. While purchasing the handset using the Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card, the buyers will get a 5percent cashback. The buyers can also avail 5 percent instant discounts on EMIs while using their ICICI Bank credit and debit cards. The HDFC Bank debit cards users will get a 5 percent cashback, and on the other hand, the Axis Bank Buzz credit card users will get a discount of 5 percent.

Asus ZenFone 5Z specifications

The Asus ZenFone 5Z features a 6.2-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2246 pixels) Super IPS+ display that has an aspect ratio of 18.9:9. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ZenUI. The handset is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with Adreno 630GPU and has up to 8GB of RAM. It comes with up to 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage and that can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB. The device houses a 3,300mAh battery that has support for Quick Charge 3.0.

On the imaging front, the Asus smartphone is available with a dual-rear camera setup that includes a 12MP Sony IMX363 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP OmniVision 8856 wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture. There is an 8MP front camera with a fixed focus and OmniVision 8856 sensor for selfies and video calling.

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 to be launched next month in India: Report

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Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 to be launched next month in India: Report

HMD Global is all set to launch its two new smartphones – Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2–next month. It is rumored that the company is also planning to launch one of the two smartphones in India almost immediately. According to the latest leak, HMD Global will launch Nokia 6.2 in the country that made its first appearance a few months back in April.  The Nokia 6.2 is also known as Nokia X71 in several markets. Both Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 will be made official on the same day and are reported to arrive in India and Russia. They will feature a triple rear camera setup.

According to the latest report by NokiaPowerUser, HMD Global will be launching the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 smartphones on the same date next month. However, the report has not specified particular date. But then, it does reveal that the smartphones will be launched in India as well as Russia.

Another report by ITHomereveals the render and specifications of Nokia 6.2. The report claims that the Nokia 6.2 looks a lot like Nokia X71 that was launched in Taiwan some time back.

In terms of design, it is reported that the Nokia 6.2 will feature a 6-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2280×1080 along and will sport a 13MP front camera. On the back panel, it comes with a vertically aligned triple camera set up that has a 20MP primary sensor, an 8MP lens and a 5MP sensor with Carl Zeiss certification.

In terms of specifications, Nokia 6.2 will be powered by 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor paired with 6GB RAM memory. The device will come with up to 64GB internal storage options. The Nokia smartphone will reportedly house a 3,300mAh battery capacity along with a rear fingerprint sensor.

Nokia 6.2
Image Courtesy: NokiaPowerUser

Coming to the Nokia 7.2, as per a report by Nokiapoweruser, the device has been codenamed as ‘Star-Lord’ and will come with a 6.18-inch full-HD+ HDR10 display and it will come with a U-shaped waterdrop notch. According to the report, the smartphone will be available in two storage variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage.

Nokia 7.2 will reportedly come with a triple rear camera set up that will comprise of a 48MP main sensor camera. However, the report did not reveal the resolution of the other two cameras as well as the front camera. The device will allegedly come with a 3,500mAh battery capacity that will be supported by Qualcomm Quick Charge.

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WhatsApp announces privacy education partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy

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WhatsApp announces privacy education partnership with the Indian School of Public Policy

Popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has today announced a partnership with The Indian School of Public Policy, which is the country’s first school that has a programme that blends theory and practice of public policy, technology product design and management.

With this partnership, the two will be bringing a series of privacy design workshops that will be co-hosted by TTC Labs to future policymakers. These workshops are all set to kick off on September 17 this year and are meant to “explore the importance and practice of privacy-centric design to help technology make a positive impact on society.”

The partnership between WhatsApp and The Indian School of Public Policy was announced by the instant messaging app’s Global Head, Will Cathcart. Cathcart was in Mumbai when he made the announcement and he also participated in Innov8 for a discussion with Indian startups and entrepreneurs. During the session, he also spoke about why privacy should be a key principle when designing a product as it is critical for building successful consumer and business products.

Cathcart said, “WhatsApp was built to help people stay in touch with friends and family as well as connect with businesses.  Because people share some of their most personal needs and moments on WhatsApp, we’re committed to helping people in India have private conversations with others that matter to them. We believe our partnership with Indian School of Public Policy will help future policymakers understand that designing products with privacy as a core tenet helps deliver the fundamental right to privacy people should have in today’s digital world.”

WhatsApp app

Speaking on the partnership, Luis Miranda, Founder Director of Indian School of Public Policy said, “The changing Indian landscape will require leaders who can tackle its unique problems and begin to formulate creative solutions for the future. At ISPP, our vision is to cultivate such leadership in India. We are glad to be partnering with WhatsApp and TTC Labs to help our students better understand privacy-centric product design so they can help create a robust policy ecosystem that creates positive impact for India.”

“Facebook founded TTC Labs to drive innovation in people-centred approaches to privacy and data. Companies, governments and academic institutions around the world are seeing the value of applying innovative design-led approaches to pressing policy challenges, said Dr Dan Hayden, TTC Labs Lead. “We’re delighted to partner with Indian School of Public Policy and support their work to train the next generation of innovative policy leaders.”

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications surface online prior to its launch

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 specifications surface online prior to its launch

As the launch of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is coming close, a lot of leaks about the device have started surfacing online. According to the latest leak, Samsung’s new flagship smartphone will come equipped with S Pen that will have support for “Air Actions” gestures. This new feature will allow the users to navigate the phablet with the use of UI without laying their hands on the display.

According to the latest leak that has been shared by@Onleakson its Twitter account, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will come with a 6.3-inch Infinity-O AMOLED screen and will be powered by Exynos 9825 SoC or the Snapdragon 855 Plus Chipset. According to the report, the device will come up with 256GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage. On the imaging front, the Galaxy Note 10 is tipped to feature a 12MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera along with a 12MP telephoto lens.

It is reported to house a 3,600mAh battery that will be supported by a 45W charging. The handset will also support reverse wireless charging; with which it will be able to charge other devices. In addition to this, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will pack a 25W charger inside the box. The S Pen of the smartphone is rumored to come with the support of Air Actions gestures that will enable it to access the smartphone without having to touch the display. Besides this, the smartphone will come up with an extra DepthVisionToF sensor.  The upper variant Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will also be accompanied by S Pen that will also support the Air Action gesture feature.

As per another report by WinFuture, the Galaxy Note 10+ will feature a 6.8-inch display with the Dynamic OLED technology, a pixel density of 498ppi, and a QHD+ (1,440 x 3,040 pixels) resolution. The display of the device has support forHDR10+and is protected with Gorilla Glass 6. The smartphone will have an always-on feature and will come with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Both the upcoming smartphones will skip the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10
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Additionally, the report also shares that apart from the “Air Actions” gestures feature that supports the hands-free navigation of S Pen, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will come with the ability to recognize 4,096 pressure levels. They are said to have IP68 certification for protection against dust and water and at the same time, its input latency stands at 70ms. Coming to the camera, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will feature an unpredictable aperture technology as of earlier Samsung flagships.

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OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 start receiving OxygenOS 9.0.7 update

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OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 start receiving OxygenOS 9.0.7 update

OnePlus announced it has now started rolling out OxygenOS 9.0.7 update to the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5. The update gets new features as well as the June 2019 security patch to the new handsets. Last month, the company pushed the Open Beta 33 for the OnePlus 5T and Open Beta 35 for the OnePlus 5. Both the beta updates bring a new Zen Mode feature to the devices. OnePlus’sOxygenOS 9.0.7 software update also gets other features like Screen Recorder and Quick Reply along with system improvements and bug fixes.

The new software update is being rolled out to the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5 smartphones in an incremental manner. The Over the Air update will initially reach a small number of users after which a wider rollout will take place in a few days.

The new software update comes with a June 2019 Android Security Patch. In addition to this, the Over the Air (OTA) update brings new features like a screen recorder, quick reply in landscape mode, Fnatic mode and fixes the speed dial issues that were cropping up earlier. With the added features, it also brings general bug fixes and system optimization.

OnePlus 5

As we have already mentioned earlier, the OxygenOS 9.0.7 software update will reach a small percentage of users first, and then a broader rollout will follow. However, it will take time to reach your devices. The users can also download the update manually by going to Settings > System > System Updates.

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  • System
  • Updated Android security patch to 2019.6
  • Added Screen recorder feature (Quick Settings – Edit – Screen Recorder)
  • Added Quick reply in landscape (Settings – Utilities – Quick reply in landscape)
  • General bug fixes and system improvements
  • Gaming mode
  • Added Fnatic mode (Settings – Utilities – Gaming mode)
  • Phone
  • Fixed issue with Speed Dial

To recall, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T smartphones were launched in 2017. OnePlus 5 comes with a 20MP and 16MP dual cameras along with a 16MP front-facing camera. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen FHD display with 1920 X 1080 pixels resolution and packs up to 6GB RAM. The device runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor and houses a 3300mAH Lithium Polymer battery. OnePlus 5T comes with similar features but it comes with a bigger 6.01-inch display and it includes a bigger 8GB RAM.

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Netflix mobile-plan launched for Rs 199 per month: Key details

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Netflix mobile-plan launched for Rs 199 per month: Key details

Popular video-streaming service Netflix has today announced a new mobile-only plan for India. With this new plan, Netflix wants to cater to the audience that only watches its content on smartphones or tablets. Netflix’s mobile-plan is more affordable than its other existing plans and this shows that the video-streaming service is eyeing to take on the likes of Amazon’s Prime Video and Hotstar, that enjoy a lot of popularity in the country.

Users would only have to pay Rs 199 per month for the mobile-only plan by Netflix. We should mention that this is less than half of its other monthly plan that starts at Rs 499. As a part of the plan, the users will get only one concurrent stream and only SD quality will be supported on it. There would not be any ads present as a part of the plan. Interested customers would have the option of paying for Netflix’s mobile-plan via any credit card or debit card. The

Netflix has said that the mobile-plan has been ‘Made for India’ so India is the first and only country to get it. Netflix did say that the mobile-plan will roll out to other South East Asian countries later. However, it did not specify when it plans to make this plan global and exactly which countries will be getting it.

Considering that people who access internet services via smartphones in India have grown tremendously since mobile data became affordable after Reliance Jio’s entry, the move by Netflix seems to make perfect sense. It is also worth mentioning that there are scores of people in India who only access the internet via their handsets, and Netflix’s mobile plan will be effective in catering to that audience.

It is worth mentioning that is you opt for this plan; you would not have the option of screencasting Netflix content on TV. The only way to watch it will be via smartphones and tablets.

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We should mention that this plan has been under testing for a while now. However, while it was being tested, it cost Rs 250. Now, the company seems to have reconsidered its decision and hence, the price has been reduced even further. This will, of course, help Netflix compete with Amazon’s Prime Video and Hotstar. While Hostar costs Rs 299 per month, Amazon’s video and music streaming services are bundled with its Prime membership that bears a price tag of Rs 129 per month.

Speaking at the launch of the new mobile-plan, Ajay Arora, Director, Product Innovation, Netflix said, “Our members in India watch more on their mobiles than members anywhere else in the world – and they love to download our shows and films. We believe this new plan will make Netflix even more accessible and better suit for people who like to watch on their smartphones or tablets – both on the go and at home.”

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Snapchat’s daily active users go up by 13 million

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Snapchat’s daily active users go up by 13 million

Photo-messaging app Snapchat has added 13 million daily active users in the last quarter, according to its parent company Snap Inc. With the new additions, the total number of people across the globe who use the app have gone up to 203 million, and it should be mentioned that this is the highest number that Snap has seen since it went public.

The growth is a clear indication of the fact that Snap has invested in product features to attract a more global user base has actually paid off. Some credit should also be given to the viral face filters that Snapchat got in the last few months. According to the company, around 7 to 9 million people joined after the face filters were introduced and the remaining 4-6 million can be attributed to the company other efforts.

We should also mention that an updated and optimized version of Snapchat’s Android app was released last year. The company rolled it out as Android users had been complaining about a lagged experience for users. Considering that a major chunk of the world’s population uses Android smartphone, the redesigned app was a very welcome move by Snapchat.

Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel revealed today that with the redesigned app, users have been sending 7% more snaps as compared to what they did earlier. It is also worth pointing out that the company is also making efforts to get Snapchat accepted outside of English-speaking countries. In order to manage data costs, the company is said to be partnering other global telecommunication companies that have been serving more than a billion people. However, he did not mention the companies that Snap has been working with.

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In 2019, Snapchat got support for eight new languages including Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Vietnamese, and Urdu. It should be noted that more than 750 million people use these languages to communicate. Since most of these languages are spoken in India, it can be assumed that Snapchat looks at the country as an important market for itself.

Snap has said that it is optimistic about the fact that this growth in terms of user engagement will continue into the next year. The company has also announced that its Snapchat Stories would be coming to Tinder and Houseparty and that it is working to build a video game platform and a roster of original programs. The company has also said that it has developed new AR filters that will make the Eiffel Tower puke rainbows.

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Honor 9X Pro, Honor 9X with 48MP primary sensor and 4,000mAh battery launched

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Honor 9X Pro, Honor 9X with 48MP primary sensor and 4,000mAh battery launched

Chinese technology company Honor has launched two new smartphones in its home country: Honor 9X and Honor 9X Pro. The key highlights of the smartphones include a notch-less display, HiSilicon Kirin 810 SoC, fingerprint scanners placed on the side edges and 4,000mAh battery.

Both the handsets house a 16MP pop-up selfie camera. Coming to the differences, while Honor 9X Pro has a triple rear camera setup, the Honor 9X sports dual rear cameras. The two devices come with an X-shaped glossy gradient finish on their back panels. Here’s a look at their price details and specifications:

Honor 9X, Honor 9X price

Honor 9X is available in China in three storage variants – 4GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage – that are priced at CNY 1,399 (approximately Rs 14,000), CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,000) and CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,000) respectively. The handset is available in Midnight Black, Midnight Blue, and Red colour variants and it is available for pre-orders on Vmall. The device will be going on sale starting July 30.

Coming to Honor 9X Pro, it is available in 8GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants that are priced at CNY 2,199 (approximately Rs 22,000) and CNY 2,399 (approximately Rs 24,000) respectively. Honor 9X Pro will be available in Midnight Black and Phantom Blue colour options and its pre-orders will commence on July 30. The sale of the smartphone will begin on August 9 in China.

Honor 9X specifications

Honor 9X smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with EMUI 9.1.1 and it sports a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display. Powered by HiSilicon Kirin 810 octa-core processor, the smartphone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and has up to 128GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB.

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On the imaging front, Honor 9X has a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is a 16MP front-facing snapper with an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery and for connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, 3.5mm audio jack, and USB Type-C port.

Honor 9X Pro specifications

Coming to Honor 9X Pro, its specifications are almost the same as Honor 9X. However, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP depth sensor and an 8MP wide-angle lens. It comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.

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Realme X to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST on Flipkart

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Realme X to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST on Flipkart

Chinese technology company Realme had launched its Realme X smartphone in India earlier this month. Today, the handset is all set to go on its first-ever sale in the country. The first sale of the Realme X smartphone will be held on Flipkart as well as the company’s official website. If you are an interested buyer, you can head to either of the two at 12 pm IST today. We should mention that Realme X is the first-ever handset from the company to come with a pop-up selfie camera and it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner. Here’s a look at the price details, sale offers, and specifications of the Realme X smartphone:

Realme X price in India, sale offers

The base variant of Realme X smartphone has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and it is priced at Rs 16,999, while the higher-end model comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and costs Rs 19,999. The handset is available in two colour options: Polar White and Space Blue. Both the variants will be going on sale via Realme’s official website and Flipkart today at 12 pm IST.

Realme X first ever sale

Coming to the launch offers that the company is offering, you can avail of a MobiKwikSuperCash of 10% worth Rs 1,500. Jio benefits worth 7,000 will also be credited to the customers in the form of cashback vouchers. Flipkart is also offering a no-cost EMI and if you pay for your purchase via Axis Bank Credit cards, you will get a 5% cashback. If you pay with an Axis Bank Buzz Credit card, you will get a 5% discount.

Realme X specifications

Realme X comes with a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the handset is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC and comes with an Adreno 616 GPU. The smartphone runs Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0 and is available in two variants – 4GB and 8GB RAM paired with 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes with a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 to deliver super-quick charging.

On the imaging front, the Realme X smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup that has a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. On the front, it features a 16MP IMX471 pop-up selfie camera that has an f/2.0 aperture.

The connectivity options of the handset come included with 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port and Dolby Atmos audio. There is no microSD card slot in this smartphone.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability details revealed

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Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability details revealed

Asus ROG Phone 2 has been launched in China this week and while the technology company revealed the device’s specifications a day prior to its launch, it has now also announced its official pricing. Asus has launched six different variants of the ROG Phone 2 and among these, four are now up for pre-orders on JD.com in China. It is worth mentioning that Asus ROG Phone 2 is the first handset in the world to be powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus and it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and has a larger battery than its predecessor ROG Phone. Here’s a look at its price details and specifications:

Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability

As we mentioned earlier, Asus ROG Phone 2 has been launched in six. Among these, four are up for pre-orders on JD.com and they will be going on sale on July 31. The variant of the device has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage comes in ‘Tencent Depth Customisation’ and ‘Enjoy Peace in Beijing’ models that are priced at CNY 3,499 (approximately Rs 35,000) and CNY 3,699 (approximately Rs 37,000) respectively.

The classic version of the device has 12GB of RAM and 12GB of internal storage and it is priced at CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 60,000). Another variant of ‘Enjoy Peace in Beijing’ version with the same RAM and storage can be bought at CNY 6,199 (approximately Rs 62,000).

The company has also revealed two more variants of the smartphone: A Zhizun version that costs (approximately Rs 80,000) and an Esports Armour Version that is priced CNY 12,999 (approximately Rs 1,30,000).

As of now, there is no word on when the device will be launched outside China. A report suggests that Asus ROG Phone 2 will be launched in global markets, including India, in September this year.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 runs Android Pie with ROG UI baked on top and it sports a 6.59-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display that comes with 120Hz refresh rate. The display of the newly launched gaming smartphone has a response time of 1ms, 10-bit HDR support, 1,00,000:1 contrast ratio and it is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 6.

The new smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Asus new offering comes with dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support.

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On the camera front, Asus’ offering has a dual rear camera setup with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP wide-angle sensor. There is a 24MP snapper on the front panel for selfies and video calls.

On the connectivity front, the new smartphone has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, WiFi-Direct, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth 5.0. It packs a massive 6,000mAh battery that comes with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

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Vivo S1 is set to launch in India on August 7: Key details

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Vivo S1 is set to launch in India on August 7: Key details

Vivo launched the global variant of its Vivo S1 smartphone in Indonesia last week. Now, the Vivo S1 handset is all set to be unveiled in India. The Chinese technology brand has started sending ‘Block Your Calendar’ invites to the media for an event on August 7. The key specifications of the latest smartphone by Vivo include a Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display and a triple rear camera setup. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC paired with 128GB internal storage.

The invites do not disclose any information about the price and specifications of the product. They also do not mention the proper name of the smartphone. It just has ‘ Dial S for Style’ written on it, along with ‘Block your date’ and ‘07.08.2019’. This makes it very evident that the invite is indeed for Vivo S1, and that it will be launched in India on August 7. For quite some time, the Chinese smartphone maker has been posting teasers videos of the smartphone on its website, and that too, confirms the arrival of the smartphone in the country. In fact, the company has also signed the Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan to promote the handset.

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Vivo S1 price in India (expected)

The global variant of Vivo S1 has been priced at IDR 3,599,000 (approximately Rs. 17,800) for its single 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage variant. Currently, the device available in two colour variants: Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue.  The pricing of the smartphone is expected to be similar to its global counterpart.

Vivo S1 specifications, features

The global variant of the Vivo S1 comes with a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display and runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie.

Vivo S1 is powered by an octa-core MediaTekHelio P65 SoC and it is available in a single variant that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery and features an in-display fingerprint sensor. It measures 159.53×75.23×8.13mm and weighs 179.5 grams.

On the imaging front, Vivo S1 global variant comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens, an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 wide-angle lens, and third a 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. It sports a 32MP front camera that has an f/2.0 aperture.

On the connectivity front, it includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, USB-OTG, Micro USB, and GPS. The smartphone also has an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor.

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Apple rolls out an update to fix GPS bug in old iPhones and iPads

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Apple rolls out an update to fix GPS bug in old iPhones and iPads

Do you own an iPhone or iPad that was launched before 2012? It is recommended for you to check your device for an iOS update to ensure that it keeps on showing you the accurate date, time and location.

Cupertino based technology giant Apple has started rolling out a new software update to some select old iPhones and iPads. The update has the fix for an issue that has been affecting the global GPS of these devices. The problem is being termed at the Week Number Rollover issue, and it arises when GPS systems record the weeks as a 10-bit figure. So, when they hit the week number 1,024, their count is automatically reset.

This problem has been surfacing in some of the old devices by Apple and it is speculated to be the same as the Millennium/Y2K bug. To recall, the Millennium/Y2K bug was also caused because the date count was resetting automatically.

While in the past we have seen GPS makers like Garmin and TomTom issue patches for this particular problem. Now, Apple is doing the same for the iPhones and iPads that are affected by the issue. It has been reported that the Week Number Rollover issue first started affecting devices on April 6 this tear. However, Apple has said that its devices will not be affected until November 3.

We should mention that the new smartphones and tablets that have the latest version of iOS installed on them are not encountering this issue, and now, Apple is rolling out the same protection against this problem to its older devices too.

For iPhone 5 and fourth-generation iPhone, the software update has the version number iOS 10.3.4, and for iPhone 4S, first-generation iPad Mini, iPad 2 and third-generation iPad, it has the version number iOS 9.3.6. Apple has also given a statement that says that the Wi-Fi online iPads or the iPod Touch will not be affected.

In case you have an old iPad or iPhone with you, you must update it. According to Apple’s website, here’s how you can do this:

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap General, then tap About.
  • Look for the number next to Software Version.

Apple’s website also says, “If you don’t update to the newest version of iOS available for your device before November 3, 2019, some models might not be able to maintain an accurate GPS position. And functions that rely on the correct date and time—such as syncing with iCloud and fetching email—might not work.”

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Pinterest has rolled out a more ‘compassionate search’ for people in distress

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Pinterest has rolled out a more ‘compassionate search’ for people in distress

Pinterest is very different from other social networking websites. It has 250 million users, but rather than spending their time to spread content that ends up making someone sad, they spend their time making boards of the content that makes them happy. And when its users search the platform for something depressing or sad, the company does step in. However, now it will be doing more in such cases.

Today, Pinterest has rolled out a new set of “emotional well-being activities” that will offer a “compassionate search” for its users who search for topics that make it clear that they are going through stress or are feeling unhappy. These exercises have been developed in partnership with Stanford School of Medicine’s Brainstorm lab and one of them asks such users on the platform to take some deep breaths.

In a blog post, Pinterest said, “These guided activities were created with the help of emotional health experts at Brainstorm, the Stanford Lab for Mental Health Innovation, and with advice from Vibrant Emotional Health and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Each practice offers people an interactive way to try to improve their mood––from tools to help someone relax to self-compassion exercises. “

The company also adds, “People will see a prompt to explore these resources when they search for things like ‘stress quotes,’ ‘work anxiety” or other terms that indicate they might be feeling down. The experience is not meant to replace professional care, but it may help someone if they need support.”

Till now, if a user searched for words like ‘suicide’, ‘bulimia’ or ‘depression’, they are pointed towards some helpline numbers. Users in different countries are shown different numbers that are available for them locally. This is the company’s way of doing its bit to provide help. In fact, the platform does not even show any search results for some controversial topics. We should mention that there are hardly any other social media platforms that have undertaken so many steps.

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Speaking about it to Wired, Pinterest’s product manager Annie Ta said that the company calls this idea as ‘Compassionate Search’. She also added, “We didn’t just decide to throw this in the app. We decided to put it in the app because people are already searching for these things so much.”

Pinterest says that it does not want to be seen as a social network. We personally think that it is a good thing to have a platform like this which is so different from other social media websites that have so much hate content. A number of such platforms are also coming up with their own ways and techniques to combat such content, but then, Pinterest does manage to leave them all behind.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is up for pre-orders on Flipkart

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Samsung Galaxy A80 is up for pre-orders on Flipkart

Samsung officially announced the arrival of the Galaxy A80 smartphone in India last week. But prior to its launch in the country, Samsung Galaxy A80 was launched globally in April this year. The smartphone is now available for pre-order in India. While the pre-bookings of Samsung Galaxy A80 began on July 22, they will go on till July 31.

The key highlights of the smartphone include a rotating camera setup along with a bezel-less display and features like Super Steady Mode and Live Focus videos. Apart from that, the smartphone from Samsung is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The company is offering a number of pre-launch offers to the buyers of Samsung Galaxy A80. On the purchase of the smartphone via the Samsung India website, the buyers can avail a 5 percent cash back. On the other hand, Flipkart is offering various offers and discounts on the pre-order of Samsung Galaxy A80 too.

Samsung Galaxy A80 price in India, pre-order offers

Samsung Galaxy has been introduced in the country at a price of Rs47,990. The device is available in a single 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The buyers can choose the device in three colours: Ghost White, Phantom Black, and Angel Gold.

The smartphone is now available for registration on Samsung India Website as well as Flipkart. The buyers are offered a cashback of 5 percent if they pay via Citi Bank Credit card. In addition to this, no-cost EMI and a one-time screen replacement of Samsung Galaxy A80 worth Rs 990 is also being offered on the pre-booking of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A80 pre-order

During the registration of the device, Flipkart is offering a discount of up to Rs 17,900 on the exchange of old devices. Axis Bank card users can avail a 5%discount while pre-booking the Samsung Galaxy A80 on Flipkart. The pre-booking of the smartphone has already started from July 22 and will finish on July 31. It is expected that the smartphone will be up for sale from August 1.

Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications

Samsung Galaxy A80 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400 pixels) super AMOLED ‘New Infinity Display’ that has an aspect ratio of 20:9along with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 730G SoC, paired with 8GB of RAM. The handset runs Android Pie with One UI baked on top. The smartphone offers a 128GB of internal memory and it boasts of a 3,700mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

On the imaging front, Samsung Galaxy A80 features a rotating camera module that houses of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 lens, an 8MP secondary ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 3D depth camera with an IR sensor. When the user goes for the selfie mode, the camera module – without any human intervention–slides up and rotates. In addition to this, it comes loaded with a Super Steady mode that claims to reduce video shake. It comes with pre-loaded with various other features that enhance the photography experience of the user.

On the connectivity front, it includes 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C.

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Realme 3i to go on its second sale today at 8PM IST

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Realme 3i to go on its second sale today at 8PM IST

Realme 3i went on its first sale on e-commerce website Flipkart along with company’s own official website at 12 PM noon IST. In the first round of sale, the smartphone went sold out. Now, the Chinese handset manufacturer Realme is once again hosting the round two sales of Realme 3i in India today at 8 PM IST. The key highlights of the smartphone include a dual rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera along with a dewdrop notch display. The smartphone is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and it houses a 4000mAh battery.

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to reveal that the company has sold out 1.5 lakh units of the Realme 3i on its first sale that held today at 12 PM noon IST. In addition to this, he also announced that the next sale will be held today at 8 PM IST.

Realme 3i price in India, launch offers

The Realme 3i is available at Rs 7,999 for the 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage option can be purchased at a price tag of Rs 9,999. The first sale of the Realme 3i  phone was held at 12 pm IST, and now the next second round sale will take place at 8 pm IST on e-commerce website Flipkart along with Realme’s official website. The smartphone is available in three colour options: Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red.

During the second sale, the company is offering sale launch offers, as a part of which buyers can avail no-cost EMI and 5% discount when they purchase the smartphone via their Axis Bank Credit Card or an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card. Reliance Jio is also offering benefits up to Rs. 5,300. The buyers who purchase the smartphone via Realme’s official website can avail a MobiKwik SuperCash worth Rs. 1,500.

Realme 3i launched

Realme 3i specifications

Realme 3i features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1520 pixels) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Realme smartphone runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie and it comes with up to 64GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. Along with that, the smartphone houses a 4,230mAh battery.

On the imaging front, the Realme 3i sports a dual rear camera setup that includes a 13MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it features a 13MP selfie camera.

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10 PUBG Mobile settings you can adjust to get the chicken dinner easily

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10 PUBG Mobile settings you can adjust to get the chicken dinner easily

PUBG Mobile is a game that involves a strategy to survive till the end. While there are a number of tricks and tips that are available on the internet, just adjusting a few settings may help you get closer to your chicken dinner. Here, we have listed down 10 PUBG Mobile settings that you can adjust to get your chicken dinner with ease. Take a look:

Enable Lean options

PUBG Mobile settings

Lean shooting can prove to be extremely useful in PUBG Mobile. You can scout for enemies or shot opportunities while making sure that you are not spotted. Just enable ‘Peek & Fire’ and then go and enable Lean options in Settings. Select Open Scope > Hold To Lean to activate your ADS automatically.

Set the frame rate at maximum

game settings

The higher the frame rate, the better the game would perform and the easier it would be to spot and shoot your enemies. It is worth noticing that some Android smartphone models may not show some frame rate options in PUBG Mobile. In such a case, just go with the highest one. However, you must always adjust the game quality to ‘smooth’ or ‘balanced’ with this.

For fewer control errors, enable 3D controls

PUBG settings

If you are someone who often presses the wrong buttons, you would find this option to be useful. However, you must practice it after enabling this in PUBG Mobile because it takes a while to get used to it.

For auto adjust frame rates, disable the graphics

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If you disable anti-aliasing and auto-adjust graphics, it will make sure that the frame rate of your game does not fluctuate and will also ensure that your device’s processor is not overworked.

Aim accurately by changing the colour crosshair

changing the colour crosshair

While changing your crosshair’s colour may seem like a small change, it can lead to a big change in PUBG Mobile. It will allow you to aim better, and even shoot at enemies more accurately.

For better performance, you may have to lower graphics

lower graphics

By lowering the graphics, you would only be affecting the texture of trees and some other structures in-game. If you couple lowering of graphics with higher frame rates, you will be able to spot enemies very easily in PUBG Mobile.

This colour style will help you spot enemies quickly

spot enemies quickly

PUBG Mobile has four colour styles to choose from. If you want to sport your enemies more quickly than you do now, pick the brightest option that has the highest contrast.

Use Walls before adjusting aim sensitivity

adjusting aim sensitivity

Players are recommended to adjust sensitivity settings according to their personal preference. Focus on a wall in-game and adjust cross-hair to see which sensitivity level is the apt one for you. Use only the one that you are comfortable with.

Enable auto-loot if you have just started playing

Enable auto-loot

If you are a beginner in PUBG Mobile, you should enable the option of auto-loot. It will be easier for you to play the game by enabling this and you will have one less thing to worry about. Low-level items will be swapped out automatically with higher-level items with this setting.

Turn up the volume

increase volume

Whenever your enemies will be around, you will be able to hear footsteps and gunshots. However, you can always make sure you hear it better by turning up the SFX volume. This will help you in locating your opponents better.

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 to be launched in India on August 1

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Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 to be launched in India on August 1

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is all set to be launched on August 1 in India. As per a new listing on Amazon India, the handset will be introduced in the country on August 1. Apart from that, the listing also reveals the key specifications of the Huawei Y9 Prime 2019. The smartphone will feature a pop-up selfie camera, a triple rear camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

This smartphone is expected to give a tough competition to Redmi K20, Oppo K3 and Realme X smartphones. The device will come with a pop-up selfie camera module and will be powered by the company’s own octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC processor. The device will be sold on the Amazon India website since that is where its listing has appeared. The listing reveals that the smartphone has an ability to recognize eight diverse scenes that enhance the selfie portraits. The dedicated page on Amazon also highlights the Emerald Green and Sapphire Blue colour options.

 

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 price in India (expected)

Until now, Huawei has not yet officially revealed the price range under which the new smartphone will be launched. However, it is rumoured that the smartphone may carry the same price tag as its variants that are being sold in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya.

The 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant of Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is being sold in Keyna at KSH 23,499 (approximately Rs. 15,700). In Saudi Arabia, the variant is priced at SAR 969 (approximately Rs. 17,800) and in Chile, it is sold for $249.99 (approximately Rs. 17,150). So we can expect that the smartphone can be priced between Rs. 16,000-17,000 in India too. The Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 comes in three colour options: Midnight Black, Emerald Green, and Sapphire Blue.

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 specifications and details

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 is powered by an octa-core Kirin 710F processor and will be available in a single 4GB RAM variant. The smartphone features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) LCD screen that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. In addition to this, the smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery. The device will be available with up to 128GB internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. It also has a fingerprint sensor on its back panel.

On the imaging front, the Huawei Y9 Prime comes with a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP primary camera, an 8MP an ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. It comes with a pop-up selfie camera module equipped with a 16MP sensor for selfies and video chats.

Connectivity options of the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C port. The phone packs a 4,000mAh battery.

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OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update

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OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T start receiving OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update

OnePlus has started rolling out a new software update for its OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T smartphones. OnePlus had promised to provide Android updates for two years and 3 years of security patches for the two smartphones. OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T have started receiving the OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 update. The beta update brings July 2019 security patch along with DC Dimming and the updated screen recorder.

With the DC Dimming feature, the devices will be able to use the DC current to adjust the screen. This will reduce the flickering and lowering the brightness of the screen. The feature first appeared in OnePlus 7 and OnePlus7 Pro handsets. The users can easily access the new feature by going to Settings> Utilities on their respective smartphones.

The new update has also updated the screen recorder APK by adding a new resolution along with fps, and bitrate options. After receiving the Open Beta 23/15 update, it also puts the hovering widgets out of sight while recording the screen. The new update can be downloaded manually, however, the company has added it in the Open Beta Update.

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OxygenOS Open Beta 23/15 Changelog

System

  • General bug fixes and stability improvements

Screen Recorder

  • Hide floating widget while recording
  • More options added for resolution, fps, and bit rate

OnePlus Laboratory

  • Brand new UI design
  • Added DC dimming feature

Weather

  • Added popular cities for search suggestions

To recall, recently the smartphone maker launched its OnePlus 7 Pro in India. The smartphone is available in three storage variants: 6GB RAM/128GB storage (Rs 48,999), 8GB RAM/ 256GB storage(Rs52,999) and 12GB RAM/ 256GB storage(Rs 57,999).

OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC. The smartphone comes up with up to 12GB RAM and houses a 4,000mAh battery. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with OxygenOS. The smartphone has a 6.67-inch curved Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display that has a waterdrop shaped notch on the top that is equipped with a 16MP selfie camera.

OnePlus 7 Pro features a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a 48MP primary Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto secondary camera with 3X zoom and a 16MP ultra-wide angle lens.

The Chinese technology brand OnePlus has also launched a Mirror Blue colour variant of its OnePlus 7 handset in India. The new coloured variant is available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of RAM and is priced at Rs 32,999.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 teased on Flipkart days ahead of launch

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 teased on Flipkart days ahead of launch

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is all set to be launched officially in less than two weeks’ time. Ahead of its launch, e-commerce website Flipkart has started teasing the device as Samsung‘s next flagship. In addition to this, a number of new details have surfaced online about the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus. A number of reports have thrown some light on what to expect from the handsets in terms of battery, display and colour and storage variants. The latest report shows that Galaxy Note 10’s updated S Pen will have support for air gesture and the selfie camera of the device will support Night Mode.

Samsung has set up a dedicated page for its upcoming Galaxy Note 10 flagship handsets on Flipkart. On the page, August 8 (India time) has been highlighted as the event date for Galaxy Unpacked event date and it also has a teaser that highlights the S Pen of the device. While nothing new has been revealed by Flipkart’s teaser, it does confirm that Samsung has partnered with Flipkart to sell the Galaxy Note 10 devices.

A new report has surfaced on TechManiacs that says that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 sports a 6.3-inch display that comes with a Full HD+ resolution. We should mention that a prior report claimed the same size of display but said that the mobile will come with a QHD+ resolution and HDR 10+ support. The Galaxy Note 10+, on the other hand, is said to feature a 6.8-inch full HD+ display, according to the recent report, but this is different from the 6.7-inch screen that was reported about earlier.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ will reportedly arrive in gradient white and black colour options, while the regular device will be made available in Red colour too. Both are said to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. The new report also says that Galaxy Note 10 will house a 3,500mAh battery and its elder sibling will pack a 4,300mAh battery. We should mention that 3,500mAh battery is smaller than Galaxy Note 9’s cell. Also, another leak has suggested a 4,500mAh battery for Galaxy Note 10+.

The report also says that Galaxy Note 10+ will house 12GB of RAM and its base variant will have 256GB of internal storage, and this is in-line with a previous report. Another key detail that has been revealed that S Pen will come with support for gestures and will produce sounds like a highlight marker while the user jots things down.

The two handsets are also tipped to come with night mode for the selfie camera and will also have support for the live focus feature. In addition to this, the smartphones will also have support for an audio zoom feature that was present on a few LG phones. While Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is said to come with support for 25W charging, the Galaxy Note 10+ will reportedly support 45W charging. However, it is worth adding that previous reports claim that both the devices will have support for 25W charging.

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Redmi K20 starts receiving its first software update: Key details

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Redmi K20 starts receiving its first software update: Key details

Chinese technology company Xiaomi recently launched two smartphones in India – Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20. Before launching in India, the company launched the handsets in China in May this year. Both the Redmi smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup and run Android 9.0 Pie. Redmi K20 Pro is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC while the Redmi K20 is fuelled by Snapdragon 730 processor. Now Redmi K20 smartphone has started receiving its first MIUI 10.3.6 update along with Android security patch.  Apart from this, the latest update it gets camera improvements and solves issues related to notification and display.

The Redmi K20’s MIUI 10.3.6 software update is being rolled out through a stable channel and is 471MB in size in India. The users who have not yet received the latest stable update can easily download it by heading to Settings > About phone > System Update > Check for updates.

According to the changelog, the Redmi K20 MIUI 10.3.6 software update comes with June 2019 Android Security patch. In addition to this, the new software update also improves the camera beautification features. Earlier the smartphone was facing glitch that showed an incorrect call duration when the Game Turbo settings were opened simultaneously while using the smartphone hands-free that issue has now been fixed. Previously the display used to randomly turn off while using the smartphone in certain cases has now been fixed.

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Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 specifications

Redmi K20 Pro features a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the new offering by Redmi comes with Adreno 640 GPU. The handset has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and it can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB. The device houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 27W fast charging. On the imaging front, the Redmi K20 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup that comprises of 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor, and a 13MP wide-angle lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 20MP pop-up front camera.

Coming to Redmi K20, most of the specifications of the device are the same as Redmi K20 Pro. However, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and is available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also houses a 4,000mAh battery like Redmi K20 Pro, but the cell has support for 18W fast charging.

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