Facebook-owned popular instant messenger app, WhatsApp, will soon stop being functional on certain devices. According to the app’s FAQ section, there will be several Android and iOS phones that will be unable to run WhatsApp because of the company withdrawing support for older mobile platforms.
According to the WhatsApp FAQ section, Android devices running on Android 2.3.7 and older operating systems while iPhones running on iOS 8 and older will not be able to run WhatsApp from 2020. Users will be unable to create new accounts and verify existing accounts from February 1, 2020 on these devices. Along with this, WhatsApp will withdraw support from all Windows phones starting December 2019.
If you are someone with a Windows Smartphone and you want to prevent data loss post-December 2019, you will need to export your chats and pictures you want saved to your email based cloud account. However, WhatsApp will continue running for some phones that have KaiOS 2.5.1 systems, including but not limited to JioPhone and JioPhone 2. The company has also mentioned that the decision to stop supporting older versions will not affect a huge majority of users.
Just to summarise, The following OS will not be supported by WhatsApp come 2020. These include Android devices running on Android 2.3.7 and older, iOS devices of iOS 8 and older and all Windows OS phones from December 31, 2019. The app will continue support to devices which are running Android OS of 4.0.3 plus, iPhones running iOS 9 plus and select phones running KaiOS 2.5.1.
Also, WhatsApp recently introduced a call waiting feature for its android users enabling them to see incoming calls whilst being on a voice call, this feature was made available to its iOS users a while before. Another new feature update gave users the ability to choose who can add them to new groups. WhatsApp also brought a feature in for its beta users, through which messages on group chats could be set to delete themselves automatically without the users intervening to prevent usage of storage by unimportant data.
Flipkart’s Samsung sale started on December 12 and will be live till December 14, 2019. Many trendsetting models of Samsung have received great discounts. The Samsung Galaxy A50, Galaxy S9, Galaxy A70, and other Galaxy phones are available at discounted prices on the website. Customers buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10e can avail additional cashback benefits.
Flipkart, through a microsite has listed all discounts, which will be available during the Samsung Carnival. This site has the Samsung Galaxy A50 4GB variant at a price of Rs 14,999 instead of the original price of Rs 21,000. Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy A50 6GB variant is available at Rs 17,790 instead of the original Rs 24,000.
The sale also brought down the price of the Samsung Galaxy S9 down to a starting price of 27,999 from the original Rs 62,500. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 plus, which have Samsung’s premium camera tech are available at discounted prices of Rs 69,999 and Rs 79,999 instead of the original prices of Rs 75,000 and Rs 85,000 respectively.
This sale has also reduced prices of some of the Galaxy A series phones like the Samsung Galaxy A70 at Rs 23,990 from the original Rs 30,990. The Galaxy A50 is available at Rs 17,990 instead of the original Rs 24,000. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is available at Rs 13,990 instead of the original Rs 18,000. Likewise, Samsung Galaxy A20 is available at Rs 10,490 instead of the actual price of 12,900.
Discounts are also available on the upgraded versions of these phones as well, that is the new additions to the Galaxy A series like the Galaxy A50s is priced at Rs 19,999 instead of the original Rs 24,900. Also, the A20s, A30s and A70s are currently costing Rs 11,999, Rs 15,999 and Rs 28,999 instead of the original Rs 12,900, Rs 18,900, Rs 31,000 respectively.
The e-commerce website also has a Rs 6,000 cashback for ICICI credit and debit card users on No-cost EMI transactions on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and Galaxy S10e.
They are also offering tempered glass and back covers for all Samsung phones under Rs 199. If you are a Samsung smartphone lover, this seems to be the right time to pick a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy Fold launched few months ago that sold 1 million units as per the company. The company launched the phone in the month of September in selected markets and it arrived in India in early October. Since its launch, the phone went on pre-booking two times in the country and was declared out of stock in a matter of minutes.
The delicate foldable phone has been in the news for its innovative design and its controversy related to issues with regard to its display. The phone was first introduced at MCW 2019 and some of its units were sent to the reviewers that found few glitches on its foldable display. After the awkward launch, the company reworked on the phone and was relaunched in September.
After the fresh launch, the company sold 500,000 units of Galaxy Fold. Samsung’s President Young Sohn has now revealed that the company has reached sales figures of I million units of Galaxy Fold. In an interview with TechCrunch Young Sohn said,” “And I think that the point is, we’re selling [a] million of these products. There’s a million people that want to use this product at $2,000.”
In India, Samsung launched Galaxy Fold at Rs 1,64,999 for the single 12GB of RAM with 512GB of internal storage variant. The device comes in two colour options Cosmos Black and Space Silver. The phone comes with two displays that can also be used as a tab when unfolded. It is rumoured that Samsung is planning to sell 6 million units of Fold in 2020. Besides this, previous reports also suggest that the company is working on another variant of Galaxy Fold that will come with a clamshell-like design similar to Motorola Razr. It is expected to launch in early 2020.
The South Korean smartphone brand has unveiled two new smartphones in the market expanding its A-series line up. The company has now introduced Samsung Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 in the Vietnamese market first. Both the phone are the successors of Galaxy A70 and A50. The A71 comes with a centrally placed hole-punch camera display along with a quad rear camera set up with 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 32-megapixel selfie shooter just like its predecessor.
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Samsung Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 pricing
The company has however introduced Samsung Galaxy A71 but is yet to reveal its pricing as well as availability. Samsung launched the phone in two storage variants of 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The phone will be available in four colour variants of Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Silver, Prism Crush Blue and Prism Crush Pink.
Samsung launched Galaxy A51 in a single storage variant at Rs VND 7,990,000 that translates to Rs 24,500 for the 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. However, the company has launched only one variant of the phone in the Vietnamese market but globally it will be made available in three more RAM as well as storage variant. The company introduced the phone in three colour options Prism Crush Black, White, Blue and Pink colour. The smartphone will be available for pre-orders from December 16 and will start selling in the Vietnamese market from December 27.
Samsung Galaxy A71 specifications
Samsung Galaxy A71 features a 6.7-inch full-HD+ sAMOLED Infinity-O Display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution. The device runs on One UI 2.0 on top of Android 10. There is a Snapdragon 730 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, underneath it. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. The handset houses a 4500 battery supported by a 25W fast charging technology. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor on the phone.
Now coming on the camera capabilities, Samsung Galaxy A71 comes with a quad rear camera set up that includes a 64-megapixel main shooter with f/1.8 aperture. The set is further aided by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor with an f/2.2 of aperture, a 5-megapixel depth sensor and a 5-megapixel macro lens. On the front, there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Samsung Galaxy A51 specification
Samsung Galaxy A51 runs Android 10 based One UI 2.0 on top. The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ sAMOLED Infinity-O Display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone is powered by the Exynos 9611 SoC with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. The mobile phone comes with a 4000mAH battery with 15W fast charging support.
In terms of cameras, Samsung Galaxy A51 also features a quad-camera module. The system includes a 48-megapixel primary lens with f/2.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.0 of aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. For taking selfies there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.
If you look at the right specifications, there’s a laptop for every budget and need. Laptops today can even compete performance-wise with desktops, all at price to suit your need. A gaming laptop packs the experience of a personal computer into a thin, carryable, power-packed device with advanced gaming performance.
We compiled a list of the best gaming laptops, their performance and their specifications so that you can make a choice. Any of these laptops will help the gamer in you play better with an enriched experience. Here is the list in no specific order.
Asus Zephyrus S (GX701)
With a 17.3-inch display, the Asus Zephyrus S has super narrow bezels and is built for an efficient gaming experience. The laptop possesses an Intel Core i7 core processor with 32GB RAM and a 1024GB hard drive. The GPU of the laptop is the GeForce RTX 2080. The Zephyrus S GX502 is capable of reaching up to 8 hours of battery life after a full charge. This ultra slim laptop has an efficient cooling system to prevent the laptop heating up during intense gaming sessions. This laptop is priced at 4,54,990.
Lenovo Legion Y540
The Lenovo Legion Y540 comes with a 15.6-inch full HD display. The laptop comes with a Intel Core i5 processor. This gaming laptop comes with 8GB RAM and 1TB of storage. The laptop possesses the NVIDIA GTX 1650 as its GPU. This laptop can last for around 5 hours after which you will have to charge it. The laptop is perfect if you are someone looking for fast response and long gaming sessions. This laptop is on sale for Rs 97,890.
Alienware M15
Dell’s Alienware M15 has a screen size of 15.6-inches. This laptop has a Intel Core i7 processor and has 16GB RAM. The Alienware M15 gives users 128GB SSD storage within the laptop. The laptop has a NVIDIA GeForce GPU processing giving a higher quality and a good gaming experience for the users. On idle mode, the laptop’s battery can last upto 17 hours. The laptop comes equipped for gaming with the entire NVIDIA package. The laptop has thinner bezels giving a bigger display for users to immerse themselves into. The Alienware m15 starts at Rs 1,06,189 approximately.
MSI GL63 9SC
The MSI GL63 9SC comes with a display of 15.6-inches. This laptop has the 9th gen Intel i7 core processor as its central processor with an 8GB RAM. The MSI GL63 9SC comes with storage of 1 Terrabyte and the NVIDIA GEForce GTX 1650 as its graphics processor, giving access to the entire NVIDIA package. The MSI GL63 9SC has a dual fan cooling system to prevent it from overheating during extended hours of gaming. This laptop can last approximately 4 hours during intense usage or game play. This laptop is priced at Rs 1,09,990.
ASUS Gu502 GU
The Asus GU 502 comes with a screen of 15.6-inch supporting full HD graphics. The central processor is a 9th gen Intel core i7 processor. The Laptop comes equipped with 16GB RAM and storage of 512GB, which can be upgraded by the user. The presence of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics card means the laptop has complete access to the entire technology developed by NVIDIA to improve gaming experience. The laptop has a battery life of 5 hours during gameplay. This small thin laptop is ideal for users who want to enjoy good quality graphics and portability at the same time. This laptop is priced at Rs 1,94,990.
Philips launched the HTL3320 and HTL3310 on December 11, 2019. The soundbars will be available soon across their partners very soon at Rs 20,990 and Rs 18,990 respectively. Both speakers come equipped with wireless subwoofers and support for Dolby Digital. The company claims that these speakers take the home theatre experience to new levels with rich and immersive surround sound.
Philips has also said that these soundbars are stylish and compact to boost audio performance irrespective of the device they are connected to, be it a Television, DVD player, game console or MP3 player. Philips has designed it in a way that users can easily place it on a wall or on the table.
Tech-wise, the new soundbars feature Philips Virtual Surround Sound to produce audio of high quality. The company claims that the soundbars convert any high-quality stereo source into true-to-life, multi-channel surround sound and that there will never be a need to purchase extra speakers or related accessories.
The Audio-in feature on the Philips HTL3320 and HTL3310 allows users to play music of their choice directly from the device of user’s choice connected to the soundbars. This can be done via the Audio-in jack of the speaker. Over that, the Easylink feature of the speakers lets the user control multiple devices with a single remote.
Both of these soundbars will be available across Philips online and offline partners very soon.
Mr Arun Menon, Country Business Head, Philips Branded Television and Audio, TPV Technology India said, “ Philips is always pushing boundaries when it comes to our audio range of devices. Through the broad spectrum of offerings, our focus is to create new personalized user experiences through innovative and stylish products such as the soundbars. With 3.1CH wireless sub-woofer significantly enhancing the bass, the soundbar delivers a beautifully balanced sound along with crystal clear dialogue.”
The HMD Global launched the Nokia C1 Android Go edition smartphone. The device has been launched in Kenya and the company has not yet revealed if the smartphone will launch in other markets or not. The mobile phone carries a very traditional looking design and with 3G connectivity. The key highlights of the smartphone include a 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS display, a quad-core processor and a 5-megapixel rear camera. Read on to know more about the new smartphone.
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Nokia C1 pricing and availability
HMD Global launched the Nokia C1 in Kenya for the entry-level market. The company has priced the smartphone at 6,000 Kenyan Shilling that translates to Rs 4200. The company has introduced the phone in a single 1GB RAM with 16GB of internal storage option. Until now there is no word from the company whether the smartphone will launch in India or not but will be available in Africa, the Middle East, and the Asian Pacific. The company introduced the phone in two colour options Black and Red.
Nokia C1 specifications
Nokia C1 draws its power from a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The internal memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 64GB. The dual sim phone features a 5.45-inch FWVGA+ IPS display with 960×480 pixels of resolution. The Nokia mobile phone runs on Android 9 Pie (Go edition). The smartphone also includes a dedicated Google Assistant button.
In terms of camera, Nokia C1 comes with a single 5-megapixel rear camera with f/2.4 of an aperture. While on the front there is also a 5-megapixel selfie camera for taking selfies and video chatting. Both the cameras include flashlight for taking better pictures during low light situations.
The newly launched HMD Global handset houses a removable battery with a capacity of 2500mAh. There is no support for 4G it only supports 3G connectivity. Besides this, the phone measures 147.6 x 71.4 x 8.7mm and weighs 155 grams.
The Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi today announced that it continues to be the number one smart TV brand in the third quarter of 2019 as per IDC’s latest Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker. According to the company Xiaomi shares 33 percent of the total market share for six consecutive quarters.
Xaomi said that MiTV has received 46 percent of Quarter-on-Quarter growth and 69 percent of Year-on-Year growth. As per IDC MiTV, market share is 19 percent greater than Samsung India whereas it shares a 20 percent greater market share than LG, with 20 percent more market share than Sony and 24 percent superior market share than TCL.
Raghu Reddy, Head – Categories and Online Sales, Xiaomi India said, “Our TVs have always upheld the core philosophies of providing a content-first and consistent experience with a focus on India. With our content-first approach, PatchWall 2.0 with its beautiful UI provides over 7 lakh hours of content in 16+ languages, 18+ content partners, live news and more. We focus on consistent experience across our entire MiTV lineup by making sure that all our TVs are upgraded with the same PatchWall experience. Additionally, all our TVs are customised for the Indian consumer with features like Data Saver, Vivid Picture Engine, linear TV integration and more. He further added, “Along with bringing high-quality smart TVs, we continue to focus on manufacturing in India. Our offline expansion has also played a big role in sustaining our leadership. We are thankful to all our Mi Fans who have been our constant support in the MiTV journey, and helped us make it better each day.”
With a market share of 33 percent, Xiaomi achieved the number one position in the smartphone industry. Samsung comes second with 14 percent of market share followed by LG with 13 percent, Sony with 10 percent and TCL with 9 percent market share.
Well, in my previous stints I always wanted to do Gadget Awards. But I guess it did not happen because fate wanted me to do the best one first. This is my, the team’s and Gadget Bridge’s first time of giving out awards and accolades to the worthy in the field of consumer technology (Gadget Bridge Awards 2019). The year 2019 and the last decade saw some great gizmos being launched in the country. India evolved from a caterpillar of a third world country for gizmotics, where gadgets came after 6-9 months of its global launch, into the beautiful butterfly where gadgets are being launched first. We sat down and understood, which categories make the most sense as Gadget Bridge covers all things good (Tech) under the sun, for the #GadgetBridgeAwards 2019. And then we carefully sifted through the various smartphones, TVs, headphones, laptops etc, which we have used, reviewed, unboxed and/or experienced during 2019.
We have a lot of great award categories and two special sections of awards where we will need your help. Yes, you the viewers and avid readers of Gadget Bridge will be needed to vote for the Gadget Bridge People’s Choice Awards 2019. And as always, we believe in spreading the joy, so a #GadgetBridgeGiveaway is also part of this awards ceremony for the readers/viewers who participate in the voting. More details can be found here. The voting is live (you can vote here) on GagdetBridge.com as well as our Twitter page on two posts here and here. In the end, the total votes from Gadget Bridge Twitter and on Gadget Bridge Web will be added and the winners of these categories will be announced. Remember the voting closes by the 18th of December, midnight IST.
So, let’s get to it, here are all the cool categories and the nominees of our first ever #GadgetBridgeAwards. Oh, before that, let’s meet the Gadget Bridge Veterans who will decide the final winners (except Gadget Bridge people’s choice awards).
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Here are all the categories:
Smartphone of the year 2019
A lot of great smartphones were launched this year that kept us on our toes, during the peak season we saw over 2 smartphones launching every day.
This is the most populated category of smartphones. Each day we see a new budget smartphone launch, so deciding was tough. But we powered through and here are the top 5 in the category.
About 700 days ago the mid-range section of smartphones was ruled by Sony and LG. Now they are nowhere to be seen and the fight has been left to these contenders.
Another category where we need your help! Pick your favourite from these. Go ahead and vote for the People’s Choice Awards 2019. Or go to our Twitter posts here and here to vote. Don’t forget to retweet, leave a comment & add the tag #GadgetBridgeAwards.
As much as the smartphone has tried to replace them it still can’t. These are the second most used gadgets along with TVs. Here are the top 4 in the running.
The idiot box is not-so-idiot nowadays. We have seen them become thinner and smarter in the last decade and this year was no different. Here are the top from the year 2019.
We absolutely loved how the sub 25 lakh car category erupted this year. A lot of SUV/MUV’s came out of the shadows to show their full might. Here are the top ones and we kind of have a hint which could be the winner.
Hyundai Venue
Maruti Vitara Brezza
Kia Seltos
Tata Harrier
Mahindra Aulturas G4
Streaming service of the year 2019
The cable TV is on the backfoot and Millenials are consuming more shows on the net. These are the best streaming services we came across this year. Which one will make it to the top of the podium? Just wait for a few days.
Xiaomi has launched the all new Redmi K30 in China on December 11. This successor of the Redmi K20 comes with a modified design and performance upgrades. The smartphone supports 5G as well. If rumours are to be believed, this phone will launch in global markets very soon.
However, Xiaomi has not launched the Redmi K30 Pro yet, the Redmi K30 Pro is supposed to launch in globally by March 2020. The Redmi K30 comes with both 4G and 5G variants.
Comparing the Redmi K30’s physical characteristics with that of its predecessor, the Redmi K20, Redmi K30 has a cleaner look with a gradient finish, being available in 4 colours compared to the bright design and colours of the Redmi K20. The Redmi K30 comes with a circular loop around the rear camera set up. The smartphone also has a punch-hole display setup. The Xiaomi Redmi K30 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner in a stark difference to the Redmi K20, which had an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Performance wise, The Redmi K30’s 4G version has Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730 chipset with a 4,500mAh battery, while the 5G variant comes with Snapdragon 765G processor. The Redmi K20, on the other hand, has a 730G GPU and is powered by a 4,000mAh battery. Both phones offer support for fast charging.
Camera wise, the Redmi K30 has a quad-camera setup with a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens, a 2MP depth sensor and a macro lens of 5MP. The front possesses a selfie camera setup of 20MP and 2MP sensors. The Redmi K20 on the other hand, has a triple camera setup of 48MP, 8MP and a 13MP sensor with a pop-up selfie camera of 20MP.
Talking about the pricing of both the phones, the Redmi K30 is selling in China at a price of 1,599-1,999 Yuan that is approximately anywhere between Rs 16,500 – Rs20,500. The Redmi K20 starts at Rs 19,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage version has a price tag of Rs 22,999.
boAt today announced the launch of its smart speakers powered by Alexa in India. The speaker is portable and now available via e-commerce platform Amazon.
The boAt Stone 200A speaker comes with built-in Alexa. So now the user can ask to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices and access over 30,000 Alexa skills across genres. The users can also voice control of their music and can stream music from amazon prime music, Saavn and other services.
On this partnership with Alexa, Aman Gupta, Co-Founder boAt lifestyle said “We at boAt believe in creating experiences and with Stone 200A you can make your work to smart works. This speaker brings the World of Alexa in an IPX6 water shock and dust resistant speaker and is perfect for outdoor parties, showers, pool sides, group camping and other hard-core activities. Understanding the needs of our boAtheads we have launched this power-packed Alexa enabled speaker that will work in a conversational manner, just how the millennial like their devices to be”.
The speaker comes with 1.96-inch x 1 full-range drivers with 5W power output that delivers HD quality sound and clarity. The portable speakers come integrated with a 1,500mAh battery that takes up to 3 hours to get fully charged. It provides 8 to 12 hours of talk time and 5 to 10 hours of playback time that varies with different volume levels. The device is IPX 6 Water Resistant that means it can be taken along when swimming, camping, hiking, cycling, drifting and much more. The boAt speaker is best compatible with any Bluetooth enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets, etc with wireless connectivity up to 10 meters. Users can download and install the “boAt Lifestyle” App from the Play Store or iOS Store and voice control their world through Alexa. It is also best compatible with smart home devices such as Philips, Wipro, Syska, TP-Link and more.
boAt Stone 200A speaker pricing and availability
boAt Stone 200A speaker will be available in a single black colour option. It can be purchased through an e-commerce website Amazon at Rs 1,499. The boAt speaker comes with one year of warranty.
Apple has begun selling the 16-inch MacBook Pro in India. This version was released last month by the tech giant in the US. According to the company, the 16-inch MacBook Pro has improved specifications with a scissor keyboard replacing the Butterfly keyboard, which left much to be desired by users.
The all new Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch will be sold to customers through Amazon and Apple’s authorised retailers country wide.
The base variant has a 6-core 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an AMD Raedon Pro 5300M graphic processor with 4GB of GDDR6 memory. This variant has 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. The display is of 16-inch with an LED-backlit retina display.
The other variant, with 1TB storage, meanwhile has an 8-core 9th Gen Intel core i9 processor and an AMD Raedon Pro 5500M processor with 4GB GDDR6 memory. This version of the MacBook Pro has 1TeraByte storage with a memory of 16GB DDR4 RAM. The display however, is the same at 16-inches with backlit Retina display. The battery of both variants is of 100 Watt-hours giving the notebook a battery life of up to 11 hours.
Replacing the previously used Butterfly Keyboard is the Scissor Keyboard or the Magic Keyboard, which has a refined scissor mechanism. This key board comes with an Esc button that was previously on the touch bar. The arrow buttons get more spacing with and inverted T design.
Over that, the cooling fans have bigger vents with extended blades to increase airflow by 28 percent. The device now supports better heat dissipation with a 35 percent larger heatsink when compared to the 15-inch MacBook.
The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro variant with 512GB storage with an Intel Core i7 processor with 16GB RAM is priced at Rs 1,99,990 while the 1TB storage variant with Intel i9 processor is available at the price of Rs 2,39,990.
HMD Global announced that the roll out of the Android 10 operating system for Nokia 7.1. After the roll out of the new OS update for the other two Nokia phones Nokia 9 Pure View and Nokia 8.1 this is this phone which is getting the upgraded to Android 10. The smartphone was launched last year and has already received its first OS update
Nokia 7.1 is a part of the Android One Programme and the company promises three years of guaranteed monthly security update and two years of OS update. The company has released the new OS update for the smartphone. If you have not received the notification yet then you can also check the OTA update manually by going to Settings > About Phone > System updates > and check for the latest update that comes with version number 4.08B. The new update comes with the November Android Security patch.
The new update brings new features with Android 10:
Gesture Navigation: control of your Nokia smartphone just got slicker, with faster and more intuitive controls at the tip of your fingers
Smart Reply: receive even smarter responses in messages, not just wording but actions you can take
Privacy Controls: you will get additional support for controlling your personal data all in one place, and control when your location is shared with your apps – be that always, just while in use, or never
Focus mode: block out distracting apps when you need to concentrate on what’s important (try it now in Beta)
Family Link: now part of the Digital Wellbeing settings, helping parents set digital ground rules for the whole family
The company said that in the fourth quarter of 2019 the company will be rolling out the Android 10 update to at least three more devices and even more running the new OS by early 2020.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi launched its new smartphone in China. The company introduced Redmi K30, which is basically a photography centric phone. The company also launched other devices such as Redmibook 13, Redmi Wi-Fi Router and smart speakers alongside Redmi K30. It will be available in both 4G as well as 5G connectivity options that comes with different processors. The key specifications include a quad rear camera set up with 64-megapixel primary camera, a dual front camera and a 4,500mAh battery.
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Redmi K30 pricing
As we already mentioned that the company introduced Redmi K30 in two variants 4G and 5G. The 5G option will be available in multiple configurations of 6GB RAM with 64GB storage at CYN 1,999(approximately Rs 20,150), 6GB RAM with 128GB storage option at CYN 2,299(approximately Rs 23,150). The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option price has been set at CYN 2,599(approximately Rs 26,150), whereas the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage will be available at CYN 2,899(approximately Rs 29150). The device comes in four colour options of Deep-Sea Light, Time Monologue, Flower Shadow, Purple Jade Fantasy.
The 4G variant of the Redmi K30 will be available in the same configurations, but with different pricing. The 6GB RAM with 64GB storage has been priced at CNY 1,599 (approximately Rs 16,150), whereas the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage price has been set at CNY 1,699 (approximately Rs 17,150). The 8GB RAM with 128GB storage option can be purchased at CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,150) and the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage option will be available at CNY 2,199 (approximately Rs 22,150). The company has launched this phone in three colour options of Deep-Sea Light, Flower Shadow, Purple Jade Fantasy, too.
Redmi K30 4G and 5G specifications
Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G variant comes with different processors of Snapdragon 730G and Snapdragon 765G SoC respectively. The phone runs on Android 10 based MIUI 11. Both the variant features a 6.67-inch full-HD+ hole-punch display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution.
In terms of cameras, Redmi K30 (both variants) come with a quad rear camera set up comprising of Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.89 aperture, a 5-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens with 120 degrees field of view. The 4G variant features a dual front camera set up with a 5-megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensor. Whereas the 5G variant comes with a 20 megapixel and 2-megapixel camera sensors.
Both the variants house a battery with a capacity of 4500mAh. But the 5G variant’s battery supports 30W fast charging and the 4G variant supports 27W fast charging.
Dell announced the launch of its first G series desktop Dell G5 5090 in India. The company launched the gaming-centric desktop while expanding its PC gaming portfolio in the country. The desktop comes with Intel’s 9th-gen processors and Nvidia graphics.
Dell Technologies introduced its first desktop under the G series that has been built to cater to gaming enthusiasts. The desktop is said to support 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processors and i9 K-series CPUs, VR-capable NVIDIA GeForce GTX and RTX graphic cards to provide best gaming experience, high-fidelity gaming experience and split-second responsiveness. The device is available in two configurations of 9th-gen 6-core Intel Core i5-9600K and a 9th-gen 8-core Intel Core i7-9700K. The processor is coupled up with 8GB or 16GB of 2,666MHz DDR4 RAM and single-drive and dual-drive storage options. The company provides 1TB 7,200RPM SATA HDD 500GB M.2 SSD in single-drive whereas the 512GB M.2 SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD storage option in dual-drive options.
We earlier mentioned that the new Dell desktop includes the Nvidia GTX and RTX graphics card. The buyers get the choice between a GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR5, a GTX 1660Ti with 6GB GDDR6 or an RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
The Dell G5 5090 comes equipped with a 95W fan with a maximum fan speed of 4,500rpm and a flow rate of 41.8 cubic feet per minute. It can be set to four thermal mode options that can be set in the Alienware Command Centre that can be adjusted as per the user’s needs. The Alienware Command Centre has been designed to improve the gaming experience, fine-tune game and systems settings, solve problems as well as manage time.
Dell G5 5090 Pricing and availability
The company has set the price of Dell G5 5090 at Rs 67,590 (base model). The device will be available in a single Abyss Grey colour option with Blue LED lighting and clear side door. The Dell desktop will be available for purchase at Dell exclusive stores, select multi-brand outlets and Dell’s India website.
Bharti Airtel today announced the launch of its first-ever voice over Wi-Fi service –known as Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. According to the company, this service will enhance the indoor voice calling experience for its subscribers.
Randeep Sekhon, Chief Technology Officer, Bharti Airtel said, “As a customer obsessed brand, we are constantly working on improving customer experience based on their feedback. Seamless indoor coverage has been a key ask from mobile customers but getting permissions for site installations has always been a big challenge for mobile operators, particularly in top metros. ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling’ is another pioneering technology intervention from Airtel and will go a long way in making the voice calling experience more seamless.”
From today onwards the Airtel smartphone users will be able to experience better signal quality indoors with Wi-Fi at home or office. The subscribers are not required to download any app to the service. Initially, the company has launched the service in Delhi NCR for its customers and will be progressively rolling out the voice-over Wi-Fi service in the other parts of the country. The telecommunication company says that for using this service the Airtel subscribers will not be charged extra. They are allowed to make a free call over ‘Airtel Wi-Fi Calling and the application consumes minimal data.
According to the company currently, not all the phones will be supporting Airtel’s voice over Wi-Fi service. The company says all the Apple iPhone series starting 6s and above, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, POCO F1, Samsung Galaxy J6, A10s, On6, M30s and all the models of OnePlus 7 series will be supporting Airtel Wi-Fi Calling service. The company has promised that it is working all leading smartphone brands to roll out compatibility with Airtel Wi-Fi Calling. This service is compatible with Airtel Xstream Fiber home broadband and will soon be compatible with all broadband services and Wi-Fi hotspots.
The Airtel customers are required to follow the below-mentioned steps in order to use the service:
Fujifilm on Tuesday launched its new mirrorless digital camera FujiFilm X-Pro3 in India. Expanding its X series range the company launched a compact and lightweight mirrorless camera that comes with the company’s own color reproduction technology.
According to the company, Fujifilm X-Pro3 is built of lightweight titanium in order to provide portability and durability while clicking pictures. It comes with back-illuminated 26.1MP “X-Trans” CMOS 4” sensor and “X-Processor 4” image processor engine for better performance and image quality. This ensures fast and accurate phase-detection AF at the minimum luminance of -6EV. The camera features HDR shooting that is said to combine multiple images of different exposures levels to deliver a natural-looking picture, free of highlight or shadow clipping. The Multiple Exposure mode is said to combine 9 images taken in different framing or time, into a multi-layered collage for a mysterious effect.
The new mirrorless camera has an Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder that can be switched between optical viewfinder (OVF) and electronic viewfinder (EVF), a small EVF window is displayed within the OVF. This allows the users to view the subject while using the small EVF to enlarge the focusing area of the frame. The digital camera has a CLASSIC Neg mode that activates color negative film traditionally chosen for snapshots of day-to-day scenes that claims to deliver high-quality photos. The Black and White functions have been upgraded to Monochromatic Color function that offers original Warm / Cool tone options and the new Magenta / Green hue option.
Now coming on the design Fujifilm has built the body of a new mirrorless X-Pro3 camera with titanium to make it lightweight, sturdy and corrosion-resistant. Inside, the company has used a highly rigid magnesium alloy to provide portability and durability. It comes with a weather-resistant body, therefore, making it dust, as well as water-resistant and, can be operated at a place where the temperature as low as -10°C. The device features a 1.62-million-dot tilting touchscreen LCD monitor that can be flipped to 180 degrees to help users take high as well as low angle shots. Whereas the 1.28-inch color Memory LCD monitor shows shooting settings even if the camera is turned off. This can be switched to Classic mode to display Film Stimulation mode.
Fujifilm X-Pro3 pricing and availability
The FujiFilm X-Pro3 camera will be available in three colour options of Black, DR Black and DR Silver. The Black colour option is now available and can be bought at Rs 1,55,999. Whereas the other two options will be available next year in January and will cost Rs 1,73,999.
Realme is all set to launch its new smartphone Realme X2 730G in India. On the same day, the company will also be launching Realme Buds Air that looks exactly like Apple AirPods. Prior to its launch the price of Realme Buds mistakenly has been revealed via e-commerce website Flipkart. Both Realme X2 730G and Realme Buds Air will be officially introduced in the country on December 17.
The e-commerce website mistakenly listed Realme’s first-ever wireless earbuds Realme Buds Air. The wireless earbuds will make its debut on December 17 in India. As per the listing, which has already been taken down has been set at Rs 4,999. The wireless buds come with a periscope style design similar to Apple’s AirPods. Being an affordable option, the earbuds are going to come in bold colours like yellow, which is also the colour of the company’s logo.
Besides this, the listing displayed the Black colour option and also revealed the bank offers being offered during the purchase of the device via e-commerce platform. There will be 5 per cent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card also purchase made via Axis Bank Buzz Credit card will be offered 5 per cent additional off.
Realme X2 730G specifications:
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme has already launched Realme X2 730G in China few months ago in September. But there the company introduced the phone as Realme X2. So, we already know the specifications of the Realme X2 730G. The phone will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G SoC paired with 6GB and 8GB RAM options. The device will be offered in two storage options 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will be featuring 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio along with a waterdrop-style notch on the display. It will also include an in-display fingerprint sensor. There will be a 4,000mAh battery supported by 30W VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge technology.
As for the cameras, Realme X2 730G will be seen sporting quad rear camera set up comprising of a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel wide-angle sensor with 119-degree field of view and f/2.25 aperture. There will a 2-megapixel depth sensor along with a 2-megapixel macro lens. For taking selfies there will be a 32-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
In terms of connectivity, there will be 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Whereas sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, magnetometer and a proximity sensor.
Xioami’s sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch Redmi K30. The company is going to launch the phone in its home market China first. The smartphone has been in the news for a long time now. The key details about the upcoming smartphone have also been shared thanks to the leaks and rumours that surfaced on the internet prior to its launch. Alongside the handset, Redmi will also introduce new devices such as RedmiBook 13 laptop, smart speakers as well as a Wi-Fi router.
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How to watch the Livestream of the Redmi K30 launch event
The launch event of the Redmi K30 will be hosted in China. The event will begin at 2 PM CST Asia or 11:30 AM IST. You can watch the live stream via the company’s Weibo account. Until now the company has been tight-lipped about the key details of the smartphone such as its pricing, availability and specifications. But these will be revealed at the event.
Redmi K30 expected specifications
The upcoming smartphone is the successor of Redmi K20. Recently the smartphone was also spotted on the Chinese regulatory TENAA, which revealed many of the key details about the smartphone. As per the listing, the smartphone will be made available in three storage variants of 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage.
You will also get an option to expand the memory up to 512GB via a microSD card. it is said that the handset is going to come with a 6.67-inch full HD+ display that offers 1,080×2,400 pixels of resolution. As per the listing, the phone will run on Android 10 with MIUI 11 on top. The device is likely to be powered by an octa-core SoC clocked at 2.2GHz. Also as per the listing, Redmi K30 will measure 165.3×76.6×8.81mm and weigh 208 grams.
Prior to the Redmi K30 launch, the company posted a teaser that revealed that the smartphone is going to come with a quad rear camera set up featuring a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel sensor camera. Further assisted by a wide-angle lens offering a 120-degree field of view, a 2cm macro lens and a depth sensor. While on the front there is a dual AI-powered 20-megapixel camera sensor and a depth sensor.
The technology giant Apple has already assured that it will roll out iOS 13.3 this fall. Lately, the company rolled out the fourth beta for iOS 13.3 that hints that Apple is preparing to release the stable version of iOS 13.3 soon. In the latest development, a document from Vietnamese carrier Viettel has also now confirmed that iOS 13.3 and watchOS 6.1.1 will be out as soon as by this week.
As per a report by 9to5Mac Vietnamese carrier Viettel will be introducing its eSIM on Friday that is December 13. In order to use the service, the company has asked its customers to update their devices as well as their Apple Watch to iOS 13.3 and watchOS 6.1.1. The instructions read, “Apple Watch Series 3 or above (GPS + Cellular) runs on WatchOS version 6.1.1 or above and iPhone must be from 6s or higher to run on iOS version 13.3 or higher.” This confirms that the iOS 13.3 will be released by Friday or sooner.
The new OS update will bring new features such as Communication Limits in Screen Time to the phone app, message app as well as FaceTime. After the roll out the users will be able to set a limit for contacts in screen time also there is a parental feature where the user can put a limit on their kids to who they can communicate and at what time. They will be only allowed to make a call after 9 PM to immediate family.
The new operating system will be offering a new feature to disable Memoji Stickers. Now the users are getting an option to disable Memoji stickers when they want to continue with regular emojis. The new update will also arrive with support for NFC, USB, and Lightning FIDO-2 security keys for the Safari browser.
It is also expected that Apple might also release tvOS 13.3 at the same time when the iOS 13.3 and watchOS 6.1.1 rolls out.
Recently, Huawei’s president Dr Wang Chenglu has revealed that soon its devices will appear with Harmony OS starting next year. However, he also stressed upon that that the company is not planning to swap Google’s Operating system Android. In the future, the OS can support Android, Linux, and HTML5.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei has announced that soon their smartphones will come equipped with Harmony operating system next year. But its spokesman confirmed that the company has no plans to release the new OS to its smartphones, tablets as well as computers.
As per a report, this plan was first revealed by the President of Huawei consumer business group’s software division, Wang Chenglu to the government-backed Shenzhen Special Zone Daily newspaper during a store event.
To recall, Harmony OS was introduced by Huawei few months ago in August in order to replace Google’s Android. As the company had a tiff with the US regarding the trade restrictions with the intention of cutting its access to technology made by U.S. firms.
As per the Counterpoint Research report, Harmony OS will become the world’s fifth-largest operating system surpassing Linux, with 2 percent of the market share by 2020. “Currently, Android is the world’s leading operating system with a market share of 39 percent and is followed by Windows having 35 percent market share, Apple’s iOS with 13.87 percent market share and macOS with 5.92 percent market share. Linux is currently the fifth largest operating system with 0.77 percent share,” the report further added.
The company has already starting rolling out the OS to its smart televisions Honor Vision TV and Huawei’s Smart TV. The company plans to release the Harmony OS to its other device like smartwatches, speakers and virtual reality sets.
Vivo today launched a new variant of Vivo V-series smartphone in India. The company launched Vivo V17 in the country. The smartphone comes with a 32-megapixel selfie camera, with a quad rear camera set up and a 6.44-inch full-HD+ display. Like we said earlier the smartphone is another variant in the V-series so today we will put both the smartphones in the category to the comparison to know which is a better buy, as both the smartphones come with almost similar specifications.
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Display
Vivo V17: 6.44-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) E3 Super AMOLED iView Display
Vivo V17 Pro: 6.44-inch full-HD+ 1,080×2,440 pixels Super AMOLED display
Processor
Vivo V17: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 Octa-core processor
Vivo V17: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP
Vivo V17 Pro: Quad camera set up includes 48MP+13MP+8MP+2MP
Selfie camera
Vivo V17: 32-megapixel selfie camera
Vivo V17 Pro: Dual pop up selfie camera with 32 megapixels and f/2.0 along with an 8 megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
RAM and storage
Vivo V17: 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage
Vivo V17 Pro: 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage
Battery
Vivo V17: 4,500mAh battery
Vivo V17 Pro: 4,100mAh battery fast charge 18W support
Operating system
Vivo V17: Android 9 Pie with Funtouch OS 9.2 on top
Vivo V17 Pro: Android 9 Pie with FuntouchOS 9.1 on top
Price
Vivo V17: Rs 22,990
Vivo V17 Pro: Rs 29,990
Our Take
Both Vivo V17 and Vivo V17 Pro come with a similar processor along with the same RAM as well as storage. But V17 comes with a battery with a higher capacity of 4,500mAh whereas V17 Pro boasts a 4,100mAh battery. Now coming on the camera both have quad rear cameras with 48MP primary sensor. But on the part of the selfie camera, the Pro variant sports a dual pop up selfie camera whereas Vivo V17 comes with a hole punch selfie camera.
As for the pricing also Vivo V17 is much cheaper than V17 Pro. So, after analysing all the specific details we came to the conclusion that Vivo V17 is the best option to go for if you are on a budget.
WhatsApp has recently released an update for its Android using customers. This update majorly deals with the calling feature on the application. Users who update to the latest version of WhatsApp will receive a call waiting alert if they are in a call with someone else very much similar to regular call waiting. This feature is available for the version of WhatsApp and WhatsApp business released earlier this month. iPhone users already have had this feature for a while since receiving it in an update some time ago.
The call feature on WhatsApp came almost 4 years before. WhatsApp has been dutifully releasing new features thereafter. These features include but are not limited to group voice/video calls and the ability to turn a WhatsApp voice call into a video call. And now call waiting feature has been added to the arsenal of every increasing features of WhatsApp.
Previous to this update, users got missed calls or a full ring with no response whilst trying to connect with another individual who was on a call. This update solves the problem. The call receiver gets an alert that a third individual is trying to call them and gets an option of either engaging the call or rejecting it. This feature, however, is not foolproof yet, as users do not get the chance to merge calls like during normal carrier-based voice calls. There also is a downside as the app does not offer an option of putting a call on wait whilst attending another call.
WhatsApp’s new update also gives users 3 new options to enable Dark Mode on the much-used social media platform. There is also an update for users with Android 9.0 or older, which is the set by battery saver option, where dark mode turns on automatically when the phone’s battery levels influence the theme of the application.
In previous updates issued by WhatsApp this year, the app enabled a version where its users can choose who could add them to groups. there was also a beta update consisting of a disappearing message option for group chats, which was met with positive reactions by users worldwide.
PUBG’s next big update, the v 0.16.0 will be on December 11. This update is much awaited and has many new features. One of these features is a special Winter festival, which will probably bring snow to the popular Erangel map.
PUBG has officially confirmed that this update will need an additional of at least 0.6GB of storage on the user’s smartphone to be downloaded.
Rumours suggest that the new death race mode of the app will arrive under the name of a ‘Rage gear mode’. The Rage gear mode is predicted to be a race-like scenario where players will compete in armoured vehicles with heavy weapons. Users might also have an option to collect crates in this mode. Gamers may also have a shortcut switch to shift from a third-person perspective to first-person and vice versa. This switch shall appear at the bottom of the screen after the user activates it in settings. A recent leak about the game featured a snow-covered Erangel map. This update brings a snowboard as a mode of transportation for players while giving players access to cable cars, which makes it easier to scout for enemies.
The 0.15.0 version of PUBG, which was released in October brought an Apocalypse based theme, where users could earn rewards for playing. New characters and changes to maps, and the companion system were also introduced in this version.
However the much awaited Erangel 2.0 map will not be a part of this new update. Gamers will have to wait to receive the new version of the map.
In other news about the game, it was revealed that Qualcomm has been working with PUBG to improve the refresh rate to 90fps by users with phones, which support refresh rates of 90Hz or higher. This requires the user to have a phone running on Snapdragon 865 processor. Qualcomm also announced that PUBG will get support for 10-bit HD resolution, giving a better greater experience visually.
The Chinese smartphone brand Vivo today launched Vivo V17 in India. The smartphone was launched at an event hosted in New Delhi. The phone was launched in Russia prior to its launch in the country. The key specifications include an AI-powered quad rear camera, a 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen and a 4500mAh battery with 9V fast charging support. Read on to know more about its specifications, pricing as well as its availability.
Vivo V17 pricing and availability
The company launched Vivo V17 in a single storage variant of 8Gb of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone will be available with a price tag of Rs 22,990 in India. It can be purchased via leading e-commerce websites Flipkart, Amazon, Paytm Mall, Tata Cliq as well as through official Vivo online store from December 17. The company has introduced the phone in two colour options of Midnight Ocean and Glacier Ice. The pre-bookings for the smartphone have already begun.
Vivo V17 specifications
Vivo V17 comes with a 6.44-inch full-HD+ E3 Super AMOLED iView Display with 1080×2400 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The phone will run on Funtouch OS 9.2 based on the top of Android 9 Pie. There is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor underneath it coupled with 8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. The internal memory can be expanded up to 512GB via a microSD card. The handset houses a 4500mAh battery.
In terms of camera capabilities, Vivo V17 features a quad rear camera set up comprising of a 48-megapixel main sensor offering f/1.8 of aperture. The set-up is assisted by an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.2 of aperture, a 2-megapixel lens offering an f/2.4 lens of aperture for bokeh effect and a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 of aperture. While on the front there is a 32-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.45 of aperture.
The connectivity options on the phone include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/A-GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
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