PUBG Mobile: Everything you need to know about the India Bonus Challenge

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PUBG Mobile: Everything you need to know about the India Bonus Challenge

Have you been a part of the PUBG Mobile’s India Bonus Challenge yet? If not, then this is a challenge you must try out as it has been garnering a lot of appreciation from the gaming community for the kind of unique opportunities that it offers. With the challenge, players have the opportunity to convert battle coins to the in-game currency that is called UC.

If you are familiar with PUBG Mobile, you would know that UC can be used to buy outfits, skins and make other in-game purchases. As a part of PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge, players will get to score higher points on their kills, so earning UC in this manner is much quicker.

Overview of the PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge

Indian players can access the bonus challenge at the Esports tab on the main screen of PUBG Mobile. Here, players can go and register for the bonus tournament. It is worth noticing that this is a weekly challenge and it goes live on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm IST. The only requirement for the PUBG Mobile challenge is that in order to participate, players need to be above level 20 and should be between Bronze V and Conqueror rank.

Details on how it works

Firstly, this is technically not a free challenge. Every PUBG Mobile player who participates would at least have to pay around 10 UC, 20 UC and 30 UC to access Novice, Adept, and Expert modes respectively, based on their skills. However, in order to make it easier for players to access this challenge, even when running short on UC, the game registration will let players finish a Novice guide first.

Once they complete this, PUBG Mobile players will get a bonus of 100 battle coins and one voucher to register for the Novice round. In the Novice round, players would have the opportunity to earn 300 points and 15 points per kill. This is usually enough to get players to begin trying their luck as many numbers of times as they wish and while doing this, they can use the earned UC to buy their fills.

The nitty-gritty of the process

We should mention that PUBG Mobile players need to click on the Register button and even specify the mode that they wish to access. So, if you are playing with the novice voucher, then you would have to choose the Novice mode. In the next prompt, the players receive need to begin matching, and they would be able to see an option with Register again. This time when you hit the Register button, the entrance UC is immediately deducted, and the matching process will begin.

In case the matching goes on for more than 5 mins or if it fails for some reason, the deducted registration fee (in the form of UCs) gets refunded. From here, players can continue to play the game as they do with a higher stake in-store and better chances of earning big, along with the usual chicken dinner. The players can choose to play the game in solo or squad mode. The only difference in the squad mode is that the players need to Match with their teams first, before proceeding to register/match and begin the game.

We should also mention that the returns are higher for solo mode as the risk is higher. On the other hand, the squad mode is considerably safer as a player is not alone in PUBG Mobile, and the chances of getting the chicken dinner are more. Each week the battle shop gets upgraded, offering players more variety in inventory and more reasons to play the challenge. The PUBG Mobile India Bonus Challenge is a unique offering and players will find the rewards highly attractive.

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Apple rolls out new iOS, watchOS and HomePod updates: Here’s everything new

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Apple rolls out new iOS, watchOS and HomePod updates: Here’s everything new

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has started rolling out software updates across iOS, watchOS and the HomePod. The company is expected to introduce some new features in fall this year. According to the update release notes, the iOS 12.4 release will be introducing a new “iPhone migration” option that will get the ability to transfer data wirelessly and migrate it directly from an old iPhone to a new one.

The company has already had an option of wirelessly transferring data between two iOS devices, however, it depends completely on iCloud for doing this. With the new method, users will be able to transfer app data, device settings, photos and more directly from one iPhone to another. However, it is worth pointing out that the apps would still need to be downloaded from the App Store after the migration of data is completed.

Another very important addition that has been made is that passwords are now included in the data that is transferred from an old iPhone to a new one. Earlier, passwords were not saved as a part of the iCloud backups and Apple always cited security and privacy concerns for this. Prior to this, there was always an option of encrypting a device backup using iTunes to save all the passwords, but then, Apple wanted to give its users an option with which they could do this without using a computer.

In addition to this, iOS 12.4 also enhances the browsing on Apple News Plus by making it easier to access all the publications that are a part of it from the top of the News Plus section. With today’s update, Apple has also fixed the flaw in the Walkie Talkie feature on Apple Watch. We should mention that the feature was taken down after a vulnerability had surfaced that allowed people to listen to another person’s iPhone secretly without their consent. While Apple maintained that the security loophole was not misused by anyone, it also took it down to fix it. The latest watchOS update that is being rolled out by the company — version 5.3 — also takes the support for EKG feature and regular heartbeat detection to Canada and Singapore.

Last, but not the least, Apple says that going forward, its HomePod smart speaker will begin working in Japan and Taiwan.

Have you got the new update for your device yet? If yes, then which is the upgrade that you like the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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Vivo denies reports of V15 Pro and V15 being discontinued in India

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Vivo denies reports of V15 Pro and V15 being discontinued in India

Chinese technology company Vivo had launched its V15 and V15 Pro smartphones in India earlier this year. Earlier today, a report had surfaced online that suggested that the company is planning to discontinue both the smartphones in the country. However, the company has denied this and has said that the production of the two devices will continue at its manufacturing unit.

Gadget Bridge spoke to Vivo about whether it has plans of discontinuing the V15 Pro and V15 handsets in India. The company denied this by saying, “The speculation suggesting the discontinuation of Vivo V15 and V15 Pro from the Indian market are not true and the production of both the devices will continue at our manufacturing facility. Both the devices have been our star performers and have been doing very well in the Indian market. V15 Pro defines Vivo’s ‘innovation lead’ brand proposition in the sub-30k segment. V15 Pro also hit the milestone of the fastest-selling smartphone in Vivo’s history, receiving an overwhelming response from consumers in March this year.”

It further added, “Owing to this great success, we recently rolled out new variants for V15 and V15 Pro offering our customers more choice in this series. An updated 8GB RAM memory variant for V15 Pro and Aqua Blue colour variant for V15 was introduced. Not only that, we are working on a daily basis to make the existing product portfolio even more efficient by rolling out timely updates for enhanced consumer experience. We wish to uphold the faith that our consumers have placed in us and aim to serve them better with our ever-growing and sustained product portfolio.”

The Chinese company has recently launched its new smartphone – Vivo S1– in its home market. The new handset is available at a starting price of CNY 2, 298 (approximately Rs 23,540). Vivo S1 is expected to arrive in India next month and will be sold at around Rs 20,000.

Vivo V15 Pro specifications and features

The Vivo V15 Pro features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Ultra FullView Display along with a Super AMOLED panel. The device is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 675 AIE SoC and houses up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The handset runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9.

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On the imaging front, it features a triple-rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary Quad Pixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP super wide-Angle AI camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The handset has a 32MP selfie camera on its front panel. Vivo V15 Pro also comes with the support of an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Vivo V15 Pro has 128GB of onboard storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It houses a 3,700mAh battery along with all the necessary sensors.

Vivo V15 specifications and features

Vivo V15 comes with a 6.53-inch display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek helio P70 chipset and it comes with 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The handset runs on Android 9.0 Pie skinned with Funtouch OS 9.

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On the imaging duties, the Vivo V15 features powered a triple rear camera setup that comprises of a12MP main sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor, and a 5MP sensor. On the front, it has a 32 MP pop-up selfie camera. The handset houses a 4,000mAh battery that supports quick charge. Along with that, it has a fingerprint sensor on its rear panel.

Note: This story was updated with Vivo’s statement.

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WhatsApp starts rolling out on KaiOS globally

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WhatsApp starts rolling out on KaiOS globally

KaiOS, the operating system that is present on various feature phones including last year’s Nokia 8110 4G, has finally got an official version of WhatsApp. The app is now available to download via KaiStore. However, the device must have 256MB or 512MB of RAM to have support for WhatsApp. The app will come pre-installed in select feature phones starting Q3 2019. The KaiOS version of the app has support for messaging as well as calling and it comes with end-to-end encryption like Android and iOS.

We should mention that WhatsApp has gradually been released for select KaiOS devices over the past one year. JioPhone handset, which also runs KaiOS, got support for the app last year. Nokia 8110 also got support for WhatsApp for KaiOS in April this year, however, that was only limited to India. Now, the app is available on the KaiOS feature phones globally. WhatsApp is now available for seven KaiOS devices including JioPhone, JioPhone 2, Cat B35, Doro 7060, MTN Smart, Nokia 8110 4G, and the Orange Sanza.

In global markets, phones like Nokia 8110 4G are considered to be devices that you buy when you want to get away from smartphones and modern apps. However, the same is not true in developing countries where people like these phones because they are affordable, simple to use and have a long battery life. In most such countries, WhatsApp is a very key tool for communication. Going forward, people would be cut off from the rest of the world only because they have a preference for feature phones over smartphones.

We should mention that KaiOS is a lightweight operating system that is available on a few feature phones. The operating system has started out as a fork of Firefox OS after Firefox gave up on the idea of creating an operating system for phones. Since then, the operating system has got an investment from technology giant Google, and it supports voice-typing that is powered by Google Assistant.

Nokia 8110 4g

Speaking of Nokia 8110 4G or ‘banana’ phone, it is the successor to the iconic Nokia 8110 and was initially showcased at MWC 2018. The feature phone runs KaiOS skinned with Smart Feature and has support for Google apps including Assistant, Search and Maps. Another key highlight of the phone is the revamped Snake game. Now, Nokia 8110 phone has got support for WhatsApp globally. The dual SIM phone features a 2.45-inch QVGA display and is powered by 1.1GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clubbed with 512MB of RAM. The device offers 4GB of onboard storage. It features a 2MP primary camera and has an LED flash. Nokia 8110 4G houses a 1,500mAh battery that is touted to have a standby time of 25 days and 9.32 hours of talktime on VoLTE.

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2020 iPhone models to sport 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate displays

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2020 iPhone models to sport 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate displays

Apple has scores of loyalists everywhere in the world. Maybe that’s the reason that rumors about the iPhones that it will be launching next year have already started pouring in. The internet is already flooded with reports about the iPhone models the company will be launching next year. According to a new report that has surfaced online, the 2020 models of iPhone is likely to come with gaming-centric features. A famous tipster has also said that the new models of iPhone will come with displays that have a refresh rate of 120Hz.

A tweet shared by Ice Universe reveals that the 2020 iPhones are likely to come with a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screens. In addition to this, it has also been revealed that the company is having a discussion with LG and Samsung as they have been the biggest supplier of OLED displays to the Cupertino giant.

 

The tweet reads, “Apple is considering a switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rate screen on the iPhone in 2020, and is discussing with Samsung and LG.”

It is assumed that if the smartphone maker is considering to use the switchable 60Hz/120Hz refresh rated and the new models of Apple’s iPhone would be able to toggle to a 60Hz refresh rate. By doing this, the 2020 iPhones will reduce power consumption to normal when the user is only viewing motionless images on the screen. But this is not the first time when the company would launch a device with a 120Hz display.

Last year, the company released the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models that used ProMotion technology on its display that vigorously delivers up to 120Hz of refresh rate for smooth scrolling and motion as well.

Another report also suggests that Apple is planning to put in the 3D sensing camera setup on the rear panel of the 2020 iPhone. With this, the user will be able to capture a more detailed picture with the use of AR-based applications.

This year, Apple will be launching the successors of iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max that are expected to come with reverse wireless charging feature and A13 processor. This time, the company is also considering to add with extra cameras. It is rumoured that the 2019 iPhone XR will be featuring a dual rear camera set up and the other premium models will get a triple rear camera set up placed in a square-shaped unit.  A report has also claimed that the iPhone XR successor will come with an LCD screen while iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will sport OLED displays.

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Mi Turns 5 sale: Discounts, deals and flash sales you should know about

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Mi Turns 5 sale: Discounts, deals and flash sales you should know about

Chinese technology company Xiaomi has turned 5 in India today. To celebrate the occasion, the company will be hosting Xiaomi’s fifth-anniversary sale in the country. During the Mi Turns 5 sale, the Chinese smartphone brand will be selling a number of its products at discounted prices. Other than discounts, the company will also be offering a number of deals and offers on various gadgets. The best deal that Xiaomi is offering is the Rs 5 flash sale, and as a part of it, buyers will be able to get some of the company’s products at just Rs 5. Today, the company is offering Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3 and Mi TV LED 4A PRO 32-inch in its Rs 5 flash sale.

It is worth mentioning that Xiaomi‘s ‘Mi Turns 5’ sale begins today and will go on till July 25. If you are interested in buying products at a discounted price, you can head to Xiaomi India’s official website — Mi.com. Since the company has turned five today, Xiaomi has partnered with State Bank of India to offer a 5% discount to buyers who use SBI credit cards to pay for their purchase. The 5% discount is also applicable on EMI transactions.

Other than this, the company is also offering a flat Rs 555 cashback on flight booking. The Chinese technology brand is also providing an express delivery option and this basically means that you can get your order on the same day.

We should mention that during the Mi Turns 5 sale, Xiaomi will be hosting a flash sale at 4PM and 6MP on the first two days. At today’s 4PM sale, the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Mi Luggage will be going on a flash sale. Customers will stand a chance of getting these two at Rs 5 each today. The next flash sale will be held at 6PM and during that, Xiaomi’s Redmi Y3 and Mi TV LED 4A PRO 32-inch will be going on a flash sale.

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On Day 2 of its Mi Turns 5 sale, Xiaomi will be offering the Redmi Go and Mi Luggage at 4PM flash sale. At the 6PM sale, Mi Home Security Camera 360° 1080P White and Mi Casual Backpack Black will be available at Rs 5. To be able to buy these products at Rs 5, the customers need to be ready before time and they have to be very quick about making their purchase.

Other than this, Xiaomi will also be providing offers like Small = Big sale (at 4PM and 6PM) on Day 2. On Day 3 of the Mi Turns 5 sale, the company’s Half price sale will be going live at 4PM and 5PM. Amazon India will also be hosting Mi fifth anniversary sale where Xiaomi products across categories will be available at reduced prices.

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Realme 3i set to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST: Key details 

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Realme 3i set to go on its first sale today at 12PM IST: Key details 

At the launch of the Realme X in India, the Chinese technology brand also launched its Realme 3i in the country. To compete with Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A, the company has placed Realme 3i in the budget smartphone segment. The key highlights of the smartphone include a dual rear camera setup, a 13MP selfie camera, a dewdrop notch display, and an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. The smartphone also houses a 4,230 mAh battery. The newly launched device will go on its first sale today. Take a look at the detailed specifications of the smartphone along with its pricing and offers

Realme 3i price in India, launch offers

The first sale of Realme 3i will start at 12 PM IST today on the e-commerce website Flipkart as well as the company’s official online store.

The Realme 3i is available in two RAM variants. The 3GB RAM with 32GB storage variant can be purchased at starting price of Rs 7,999. Whereas, the upper variant that is 4GB RAM with a 64GB storage variant comes is available at a price of Rs 9,999. Both the variants of the device are available in three colour options: Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond Red.

Realme 3i launched

The smartphone maker has come up with a few inaugural offers for the buyers. On the purchase of the Realme smartphone, the buyers can avail no-cost EMI. Payments made by Axis Bank Credit Card or an Axis Bank Buzz Credit Card on Flipkart will get a discount of 5 percent to the buyers. On the other hand, Reliance Jio is offering benefits worth up to Rs. 5,300 to its subscribers. While purchasing the smartphone via Realme’s official website, the buyers can avail super cash of Rs 1500 offered by MobiKwik.

Realme 3i specifications

Realme 3i comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ (720×1,520 pixels) display that has an aspect ratio of 19:9, 88.30% screen-to-body ratio along with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The device runs on Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6 on top. The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC along with 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. Realme 3i houses a 4,230mAh battery and it measures 156.1×75.6×8.3mm.

On the imaging front, the device features a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 13MP primary sensor with an f/1.8, five-piece lens and a 2MP secondary sensor. It comes with a 13MP camera sensor on the front. The new smartphone camera is supported by Nightscape, Hybrid HDR, Chroma Boost, and Portrait Mode features.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS / A-GPS, Micro-USB port.

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India slashed: Here are the details

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Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India slashed: Here are the details

Taiwanese technology company Asus has slashed the price of its Zenfone Max M2 smartphone in India. The handset has got a price cut of up to Rs 1,000 and it is up for grabs at its revised price via e-commerce website Flipkart. The key highlights of Asus Zenfone Max M2 include its Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, its dual rear camera setup and its 4,000mAh battery. Here, we are listing down the new pricing and specifications of the handset. Take a look:

Asus Zenfone Max M2 price in India (revised)

Asus Zenfone Max M2 is available in two storage variants in India: One comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage, while the other has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The base variant of Asus Zenfone Max M2 has got a price cut of Rs 500 and now be bought at Rs 7,999 in India. On the other hand, the higher-end model has received a price slash of Rs 1,000 and can be picked up at Rs 9,499.

We should mention that the time of the launch of the device last year in December, the base variant of Asus’ smartphone was Rs 9,999. If you wish to buy the handset at its revised pricing, you can head to Flipkart to do so. Prior to the price cut, the 3GB RAM variant of the Zenfone Max M2 was available at Rs 8,499 and the 4GB RAM model was priced at Rs 10,499.

Asus Zenfone Max M2 specifications and features

Asus Zenfone Max M2 has a metal unibody design and it sports a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on its back panel. The handset features a 6.26-inch HD+ IPS display that has a notch on its top. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 632 processor, the Zenfone Max M2 has up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 2TB and it runs Android 9.0 Pie.

On the imaging front, the offering from Asus sports a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 13MP primary sensor that has an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8MP sensor that comes with electronic image stabilisation and portrait mode. On the connectivity front, there is 4G LTE, dual-SIM slots, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and A-GPS. Asus’ smartphone houses a 4,000mAh battery.

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with Snapdragon 855 SoC goes official

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Asus ROG Phone 2 with Snapdragon 855 SoC goes official

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Asus ROG Phone 2 has now been made official. Just like its predecessor, the smartphone comes with an impressive set of specifications and focusses on gaming. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC, the handset comes with a display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. This means that every task on the Asus ROG Phone 2 – be it browsing the internet or playing games – will be smooth. Here’s a look at the specifications and price details of the newly launched smartphone:

Asus ROG Phone 2 price and availability

Asus ROG Phone 2’s price and availability have not been revealed by the company yet. They are expected to be announced at the official launch event that is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 pm CST in China (11:30 am IST).

However, the company has told The Verge that its latest gaming smartphone will be priced in the same bracket as its predecessor, so it can be expected to be priced around Rs 69,990 at the time of its launch. The handset is said to hit the shelves in global markets in September this year.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specifications

Asus ROG Phone 2 runs Android Pie skinned with ROG UI and it features a 6.59-inch full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen of the handset has a response time of 1ms, support for 10-bit HDR, a contrast ratio of 1,00,000:1 and a layer of Gorilla Glass 6 for protection. According to The Verge, the display of the smartphone has a 240Hz touch sampling rate and a latency of 49ms.

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the new offering by Asus has up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has dual front-facing stereo speakers with DTS: X Ultra support and for imaging duties, it comes with a 48MP primary sensor and a 13MP wide-angle sensor (125 degrees field of view). For selfies and video calls, there is a 24MP snapper.

ASUS ROG Phone

The connectivity options of the smartphone include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, WiFi-Direct, NFC, 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth 5.0. The handset houses a 6,000mAh battery that comes with support for Quick Charge 4.0 fast charging.

Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, a compass, a proximity sensor, a hall sensor, an ambient light sensor, a gyroscope, and an ultrasonic sensor. The newly launched Asus ROG Phone 2 also has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro second sale in India scheduled for July 29

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro second sale in India scheduled for July 29

Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro went on its first sale in India today. The Xiomi’s K series smartphones were launched in the country last week. Now, according to the Mi.com website, the smartphones will go on its second sale starting July 29. Both Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will be available for purchase via the company’s official website along with Flipkart and Mi Home stores.

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro price in India, sale offers

Redmi K20 is available in 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage options. While the former costs Rs 21,999, the latter is priced at Rs 23,999. On the other hand, the Redmi K20 Pro comes at a price tag of Rs 27,999 for the 6GB RAM with a 128GB internal storage option, and its 8GB RAM/256GB storage variant has been priced at Rs30,999.

K20 Redmi

The second round sale for the Redmi K-Series now scheduled for 12 pm (noon) IST on July 29. Both the smartphones can be purchased via Flipkart, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro have been launched in three colour options: Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue. Along with that, the device will come packed with a Premium Hard Cover by the company worth Rs 999 inside a box.

Apart from that, on the recharge of Rs249 or Rs 299, Airtel is offering double data benefits to its prepaid subscribers along with Airtel Thanks Gold tier benefits. The Chinese smartphone company is also offering a Rs 1,000 discount to the ICICI card users.

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro specifications

Both the smartphones by Xiaomi run Android Pie based MIUI 10 on top. Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED Full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and a 91.9 percent screen-to-body ratio. They also have an in-display fingerprint sensor. Redmi K20 Pro comes with the support of the DC dimming feature. Redmi K20 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC. The device is available with up to 6GB of RAM with 128GB of internal storage. On the other hand, Redmi K20 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC along with up to 8GB RAM with 256GB of internal memory.

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On the imaging front, both the smartphones by Redmi comes with the triple rear camera setup. Both the handsets feature a 48MP Sony IMX582 primary sensor along with an f/1.75 lens, a 13MP secondary sensor with a wide-angle lens, and an 8MP tertiary sensor with an f/2.4 lens. Both the devices offer a 20MP pop-up selfie camera that comes with the support of AI Portrait mode.

Coming on the connectivity, both the smartphones include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro house a 4,000mAh battery.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold has reportedly passed all tests, re-launch expected soon

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Samsung Galaxy Fold has reportedly passed all tests, re-launch expected soon

Samsung’s first foldable smartphone has had a fair share of controversies even before it has gone on its first sale. Prior to making the device available to the public, Samsung Galaxy Fold was sent to some reviewers and YouTubers in the US who found some issues with the screen of the device. Now, a report has surfaced online that suggests that Samsung’s first foldable smartphone has finally passed all the tests and is set to be relaunched for the public soon.

We should mention that Samsung Galaxy Fold was supposed to be launched in April this year. However, after the issues were reported by reviewers and YouTubers, the company postponed the launch of its smartphone and since then, it is working to fix the issues in the Galaxy Fold handset. According to some reports, even a film on the display that was not supposed to be removed could easily be peeled off by using hands.

Until now, the company has not revealed when it will launch the smartphone but it is also expected that the company might unveil the Galaxy Fold for the masses during its Galaxy Unpacked event that will be held in New York on August 7.

Samsung Galaxy Fold launch

According to a report by Android Community, the Samsung Galaxy Fold has passed all the tests and is ready to be shipped to the public.  The report says that the Samsung Display executive has revealed that the Galaxy Fold is ready. Speaking to the website, Kim Seong-Cheol, Vice President of Samsung Display said, “Most of the display problems have been ironed out, and the Galaxy Fold is ready to hit the market.” 

The report also adds that Samsung has almost finished the redesign of Galaxy Fold and it has indicated that the smartphone has cleared all the various tests with “flying colours” before its relaunch. A few changes have reportedly been made in the Samsung Galaxy Fold while it was re-engineered.

Earlier this month, Samsung’s co-CEO DJ Koh also admitted that the South Korean technology giant made a mistake by unveiling the Galaxy Fold “before it was ready”. He also stated that he was the person who was responsible to push the Samsung Galaxy Fold to the market so early. He also said that the device was not ready till now, the company has delayed the shipment of the device to the masses. Koh also admitted that the entire episode “was embarrassing” for the company.

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Chandrayaan-2 successfully sent to orbit: ISRO

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Chandrayaan-2 successfully sent to orbit: ISRO

India’s second lunar mission has been successful as its ‘Baahubali’ GSLV rocket has put the moon spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 into the orbit this afternoon. The Rs 375 crore GSLV-Mk III rocket has put the Rs 603 crore Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft, that weighs 3.8 tonnes, in the earth parking orbit it was intended to be in.

The GSLV-Mk III rocket is 43.4 metre tall and weighs 640-tonnes. It has been nicknamed as ‘Baahubali’.

While Chandrayaan-2 has been slung into the intended orbit, it will now have a journey of over a month and a half as it will traverse the 384,400 km between the Earth and its sole satellite.

Speaking on the launch, ISRO’s Chairman K Sivan said, “I’m extremely happy to announce that the GSLV-Mk III-M1 successfully injected Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft into Earth orbit. It is the beginning of a historic journey for India towards the moon and to land at a place near the South Pole to carry out scientific experiments. I salute to all those involved in the launch of Chandrayaan-2.”

The rocket blasted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre that is located in Sriharikota spaceport at 2:43 pm. After 16 minutes, the rocket was put into orbit Chandrayaan-2 that has three different segments: The Orbiter, the lander ‘Vikram’ and the rover ‘Pragyan’. It has now started its journey to the Moon that will span over 48 days. During this time, ISRO will raise the orbit of the spacecraft by a series manoeuvres so that it is put on Lunar Transfer Trajectory.

We should mention that the rocket was actually meant to fly on July 15 at 2:51 am. However, the mission was called off an hour in advance due to a technical glitch.

An ISRO official has also said that the lander Vikram will land on the Moon on September 7. Speaking to IANS, the official said, “Since this is the first moon landing mission of ISRO, we had built-in buffer time which is being used now.”

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Speaking more on Chandrayaan-2, it is worth adding that ISRO has named the lander ‘Vikram’ in the memory of Vikram Sarabhai, who is an Indian space pioneer. The rover’s name ‘Pragyan’ means wisdom in Sanskrit. ISRO has also said that on September 7, the lander Vikram will be separated from the Orbiter and will be seen performing a series of complex manoeuvres.

It is expected to soft-land from a height of 100 km from the Moon’s surface close to its South Pole. According to ISRO, no one has gone there before. The lander will be carrying out three scientific experiments there. The rover Pragyam will be carrying out two experiments on the Moon’s surface for a period of one lunar day. The Orbiter will carry out eight scientific experiments and will stay on its mission for a year.

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, and Galaxy M40 are available at a discount

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Samsung Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, and Galaxy M40 are available at a discount

Samsung is offering its Galaxy M-series smartphones at discounted prices. The sale is being organized by the company in partnership with Amazon India. During the sale, Samsung is offering its Galaxy M20, Galaxy M10, Galaxy M30, and the Galaxy M40 on reduced. Besides this, other offers will be levied on the devices too. These include additional banking discounts, exchange offers, and telecom subscriber benefits. Recently, Samsung also launched the new Cocktail Orange variant of the Samsung Galaxy M40 during the Amazon Prime Day sale. The new variant of the Samsung Galaxy M40 is also up for sale on Amazon. Here’s a look at the discounts and other offers available during the sale:

Price and offers

Samsung Galaxy M30 was launched in two variants by the company: 4GB RAM/64GB of internal storageand6GB RAM/128GB of internal memory. After a discount of Rs 1,000, the handset is now available for Rs 13,990. The 6GB RAM variant, on the other hand, will be available at a discounted price of Rs 16,990. Apart from that, the company is also offering a no-cost EMI. Along with that, the buyers can avail a discount of up to Rs 7,800 on the exchange of their old smartphones. In addition to this, ICICI Bank Credit and Debit EMI users can avail an additional discount of Rs 1,500.

Samsung Galaxy M20 is also available in two variants: 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage variant and 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant. There is a discount of Rs 1,000 on both, so the former is available at Rs 9,990 and the latter can be bought at Rs 11,990. During the sale, the company is offering the same additional offers as Samsung Galaxy M30 on Galaxy M20.

 

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During the sale, Samsung Galaxy M10 that has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage can be purchased at Rs 7,990. The smartphone was launched in the country at a price tag of Rs 8,990. The device was launched along with Samsung Galaxy M20.

Samsung Galaxy M40

Last, but not the least, Samsung Galaxy M40 can be purchased at Rs 19,990 for its single 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage variant. In addition to this, buyers can avail no-cost EMI and a discount of up to Rs 7,800 while exchanging their old handset.  The ICICI bank customers can get straight Rs 1,500 off on the purchase of the Galaxy M series smartphones.  As we mentioned earlier, Samsung Galaxy M40 Cocktail Orange variant is also up for sale on Amazon.

During the sale, the telecom company Reliance Jio is also offering data benefits to its subscribers. On the prepaid recharge of Rs 198 and Rs 299, the customers can avail the double data benefits. Vodafone customers, on a recharge of Rs 255, can get a cashback of Rs 3,750 in the form Rs. 75 discount coupons for up to 50 recharges. Along with that, on the recharge of Rs 249 and Rs 349, Airtel subscribers can avail double data benefit for 10 months.

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10 things you can do on your Android smartphone when it is offline

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10 things you can do on your Android smartphone when it is offline

Going offline is something that can distress some people because they are so used to being connected to the internet at all times. However, only because your smartphone is offline, does not mean it’s useless. There are a number of things that you can do with your Android smartphone when it is offline. Here, we have listed down 10 such things. Take a look:

Send instant messages

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There are a number of instant messengers available that let you chat with your friends provided you are connected to the internet. But then, you may be surprised to know that there are a few messengers that also work without internet. Firechat is one such instant messaging app and using it, you can chat with people within 200 feet of your location. It creates a peer-to-peer network using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and lets users communicate with one another. You can also conduct group chats on the app.

Watch videos

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You can watch videos on YouTube when your Android smartphone is offline. However, for doing this, you must have downloaded the video for offline viewing beforehand while your device is connected to the internet. You need to press on the arrow icon below a video on YouTube to save it for offline viewing.

Get directions

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You can use your Android smartphone for navigation even when you are not online. For doing this, you need to have downloaded the map of the city you are in on Google Maps beforehand. You will get the directions, but not any real-time traffic updates.

Play multiplayer games

Play multiplayer games

There are a number of multiplayer games that work without the internet. The Respawnables, Checkers Elite and Sea Battle 2 are examples of some games that you can play when your phone is not connected to the internet.

Listen to music

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A number of music streaming apps like Wynk and Gaana allow users to download music. The good thing is that once you download a song on these apps, you can listen to it even when your device is not connected to the internet. However, some of these apps may charge you to do this.

Read news articles

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You can read various news articles when your Android smartphone is on offline mode with the help of Pocket. You can save various articles in the app for offline reading while you are connected to the internet and go back to read them later even without internet. There is no limit to the number of articles that can be saved on the app.

Write and edit documents

Google Drive

For editing documents on the go, you need Google Drive. What makes the cloud storage service even better is the fact that it also lets people edit documents when their handset is not connected to the internet. So this is a must-have app for anyone who works on documents on the go.

Take down notes and create lists

There are a number of apps that let you take down notes. The popular ones among these are Evernote and ColorNote. You can also create lists on such apps. Both the apps mentioned work offline too.

Get weather report

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There are apps on the Google Play Store that provide you with weather reports even if your smartphone is offline. You may need them if you are going to a no-network area for a few days. Offline Weather Forecast – Map is one such app you can download.

Search Wikipedia

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Kiwix is an app on the Play Store that basically lets you store copies of educational websites like Wikipedia and Ted Talks or your smartphone or external SD card.

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Vivo S1 set to be launched in India soon: Key details

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Vivo S1 set to be launched in India soon: Key details

Last week, Vivo launched the global variant of its Vivo S1 smartphone in Indonesia. But prior to that, the company had launched the smartphone in its home market too. Now Vivo is getting the global variant of Vivo S1 to the Indian market too. The key highlights of the smartphone include a Full-HD+ Super AMOLED display, a triple rear camera setup, and a 32MP selfie camera. The Chinese smartphone maker has started posting the teaser videos of the device on its official social media account and this confirms the launch of the latest handset by Vivo in the country.

To promote the Vivo S1 smartphone, the company has signed up popular Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan but as of now, there is no word on when the handset will be launched.  Here are its price details and specifications of Vivo S1:

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Vivo S1 price in India (expected)

Vivo S1 has been priced at IDR 3,599,000 (approximately Rs. 17,800) for its single variant that comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The handset is available in two colour options –Cosmic Green and Skyline Blue. The device will be going on sale in Indonesia on July 23. A number of tweets and teasers posted by the company on its social media accounts confirm that the company will soon launch the new version of Vivo S1 in India. 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 features a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display that has a waterdrop-style notch. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTekHelio P65 SoC and runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9 Pie. The device is available in a single variant that has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone boasts of a 4,500mAh battery. The smartphone by Vivo comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and it measures 159.53×75.23×8.13mm and it weighs 179.5 grams.

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For imaging duties, Vivo S1 global variant features a triple rear camera setup that houses 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. On the front, it sports a 32MP front camera along with an f/2.0 lens.

On the connectivity front, the global variant of Vivo S1 includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, USB-OTG, Micro USB, and GPS.  Sensors on the smartphone include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor.

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Xiaomi grabs a spot on the Fortune Global 500 List: Key details

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Xiaomi grabs a spot on the Fortune Global 500 List: Key details

It’s a big day for Xiaomi. The Chinese technology brand has today announced that it has, for the first time, made it to the Fortune Global 500 List. The company has achieved this milestone after nine years of its iteration. It is worth mentioning that Xiaomi is the youngest company on the Fortune Global 500 list for 2019 and it ranks 468th. In the previous fiscal year, the company had a revenue of $26,443.50 million and a net profit of $2,049.10 million. Xiaomi ranks 7th in the Internet Services and Retailing category

Speaking about the milestone, Xiaomi’s CEO and Chairman, Lei Jun said, “It took Xiaomi only nine years to make the Fortune Global 500 list, a milestone that we owe a big thank you to all our Mi Fans and users for their unwavering support. We are also the youngest company on this year’s list, a proud record that we will keep in mind and bring to another level in the global expansion journey.”

He further added, “Over the past year, we have made significant improvements and adjustments in our core strategies, management structures, technology research and development systems, product lineups, brand developments, and much more. These moves have empowered Xiaomi to continuously shine, even in the face of fierce competition from domestic and international peers. This honor does not mark the end of our pursuit, but simply a new beginning. We remain committed to making amazing and highly innovative products at honest prices, as our philosophy states, in an effort to let our Mi Fans, users and investors enjoy a better life.”

The Chinese brand reached RMB10,000 million (approximately US$1,453.72 million) threshold in terms of sales revenue in 2012. By 2017, it rose to RMB100,000 million (approximately US$14,537.21 million).

According to IDC, as of March 2019, Xiaomi had become the world’s 4th smartphone brand in terms of shipment sales volume, and the company also registered a year-on-year growth of 32.2% in the same year.

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In the last 9 years, the company has expanded its presence in over 80 markets worldwide. According to a report in Canalys, in March 2019, Xiaomi was ranked among the top five in more than 40 markets in terms of shipment. In the budget segment of the Indian smartphone market, it has remained on the top slot for the last seven consecutive quarters and enjoys a market share of 31.4%.

In Western Europe, where it officially entered the market less than two years back, the company says that it ranks 4th in terms of smartphone shipments.

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Redmi smartphone with 64MP camera teased with a camera sample

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Redmi smartphone with 64MP camera teased with a camera sample

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi recently launched its K series smartphones in India with Remi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro. Both the smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup that consists of 48MP Sony IMX586 sensors. After launching the 48MP camera smartphone, the company is now reported to be planning to launch a new device that will feature a 64MP camera.

Today, Xiaomi has teased an image on its official Weibo account that hints at the arrival of the world’s first 64MPcamera smartphone. This will leave behind the present 48MP camera devices across the world. The leaked image shows the camera sample that reads Redmi’s first 64UU megapixel photo. While teasing the development of the 64MP camera, the picture also says that the mobile phone winds into the 64 million era.

The new upcoming smartphone by Xiaomi is speculated to feature a 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 camera sensor. A few months back in May this year, Samsung also revealed that its upcoming device will sport a 64MP sensor. The 64MP ISOCELL Bright GW1 camera sensor comes with 0.8 microns of pixel size that is claimed to capture 16MP resolution images under low-light conditions. These images will be clicked using Samsung’s Tetracell technology which is capable to merge four pixels into one.

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However, until now, the company has not confirmed whether Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor will be used to support the device or not. Samsung announced the ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor earlier this year. As per a report that surfaced on the web, Xiaomi will be using Samsung‘s ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor in its upcoming smartphone. The pre-installed MIUI camera app also hinted that the subsistence of the 64MP camera sensor in the Xiaomi’s devices. Along with that, the MIUI camera app also gave an indication of an “ultra-pixel” mode that has an ability to engage with the large megapixel count.

As we mentioned earlier, Redmi is not the only smartphone company to be working on a 64MP camera smartphone. Samsung is also speculated to introduce the 64MP camera sensor in its upcoming Galaxy A-series smartphones. Oppo is also in the queue to reveal its 64MP camera handset that will be powered by Samsung’s ISOCELL GW1 sensor. Oppo is planning to launch the handset at the end of 2019. Realme India CEO, Madhav Seth also flaunted a 64MP camera sample, so a device with the sensor is expected from the company too.

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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Camera gear worth Rs 9 lakh sold for Rs 6,500 by mistake

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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Camera gear worth Rs 9 lakh sold for Rs 6,500 by mistake

In order to boost their sales, Amazon India and Flipkart keep on announcing various kind of sales on their respective websites. The latest one to conclude on Amazon is the Prime Day Sale, which got a number of attractive offers, discounts and deals for the Amazon Prime customers. The Amazon Prime Day Sale went live on July 15 and concluded on July 16.

Just days after the sale has ended, a report has surfaced online that claims that the best deal that was offered by Amazon during the two-days sale was probably a glitch. Some photography lovers were able to buy high-end camera gear worth approximately Rs 9 lakh ($ 13,000) at Rs 6,500 ($95). Yes, you read that correctly.

Once the buyers found this deal, the e-commerce website was flooded with orders of the camera products. It is worth adding here that the camera gears on which the glitch showed up were from high-end brands like Sony, Fujifilm and Canon.

In fact, it was Canon EF 800 lens, that is priced at Rs 9 lakh (USD 13,000) and was being sold at Rs 6,500 (USD 95). While this deal was live for a very brief period of time, it was enough for a large number of people to place the order for the item.

Some buyers even took to social media platform Reddit to talk about their shopping experience and lucky buy. A Reddit user posted, “I somehow got a $3,000 camera for $94 on Prime Day last night. It just seems a little too good to be true. Do you guys think it will ship or get cancelled because it was a glitch?”

But then, it seems like this wasn’t the only ‘glitch’ that was there on the platform. Another user said, “I too got some deals from the prime day ‘glitch’. $16,000+ in gear for about $800.”

One user wrote, “Right place right time,” talking about the deals on Amazon. Another comment read, “Amazon Accidentally Sold $13,000+ Camera Gear for $100 on Prime Day.”

Amazon Prime Days Sale

A user also felt the need of thanking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos by saying, “Bought the most expensive camera bundle during the prime day glitch for 94.48. Thank you, Bezos!”

As of now, there is no word from the e-commerce giant on whether this was a real deal during its Amazon Prime Day sale, or whether it was just a glitch on the company’s part.

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Sony patents its first smartphone with folding display and pressure sensors: Report

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Sony patents its first smartphone with folding display and pressure sensors: Report

A number of major technology companies are trying to manufacture their foldable smartphones. While Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold at the launch of Galaxy S10 smartphones, Huawei has once showcased its 5G foldable handset – Mate X. Now, a report has surfaced online that claims that Sony has also patented its foldable design smartphone.

According to a new report by LetsGoDigital, Sony had patented its new foldable smartphone that shows a flexible display of the rear and front that has a pressure sensor, acceleration sensor, and temperature sensor. As per the report, the company will be adding a resistance and photo sensor on the display of the smartphone that will help the device determine the holding habits and customize the UI accordingly.

Sony’s foldable smartphone will feature a folding design that will be similar to that of Huawei Mate X. This means that the screen of the smartphone will fold outwards. When the device is folded outwards it will provide the smartphone with a secondary display screen. However, the company has not revealed when the foldable device will be launched or whether it will be made available for purchase at all.

As per a previous video that was shared by Tech Configurations, it has been revealed that the company is working on the foldable design of its upcoming smartphone. Besides the design, a few specifications of the smartphone have also come to light.  According to the leaks, the device is expected to come with a 6.2-inch 4K resolution OLED display (when folded out), a dual rear camera set-up (19MP + 12MP), an in-display fingerprint sensor, 8GB of RAM, 128/256/512GB of internal storage and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 SoC.

Apart from this, it’s also speculated that the foldable phone will be called Xperia Note Flex and it will come with a polymer joint.

We should mention that earlier this year, South Korean technology giant Samsung launched its first foldable smartphone – Galaxy Fold. The device was all set to be made available in markets for purchase, but due to some screen durability issue, there has been a delay. Before launching the smartphone, the company sent few units for a review to a number of Youtubers in the US. But the smartphone company postponed the sale of the device when it got the feedback that the display of the handset broke in some cases. A film on top of the display, that wasn’t supposed to be removed, could also easily be removed. But now Samsung has re-engineered the hinge and it says that going forward, the film will be impossible to peel off by hands.

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Google Pixel 4’s leaked images show large forehead bezel on the display

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Google Pixel 4’s leaked images show large forehead bezel on the display

Google Pixel 4 has become the talk of the town even months before its launch. The technology giant took a bold step and released its first image last month, even though the device will be unveiled officially in October. However, this has only made fans speculate more about the upcoming Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL smartphones. Now, a new set of images of the Google Pixel 4 have surfaced online and they show that the device will come with a large bezel on top of its screen.

The image has been leaked on Twitter by Ice universe (via 9to5Google) and they give a good look at the Pixel 4’s front panel. The pictures are in line with other reports of the device that have been pouring in. It can be seen that the upcoming flagship smartphone will come with a larger forehead and chin bezels than its rivals like Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and OnePlus 7 Pro. We should mention that these bezels will cover up a variety of sensors and front-facing snappers that are otherwise hidden in a notch or a pop-up camera module.

A report has also suggested that the handset will come with some motion-sensing technology that will be termed as Project Soli. This technology will make use of radar to detect fine motion above it. With the size of the bezels that can be seen in the images, it looks like Google required plenty of space to place the sensors.

Besides these images, @OnLeaks and iGeeksBlog have released a number of renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 4 smartphone and it is worth mentioning that they also show thicker top and bottom bezels.

When Google shared the first image of its upcoming smartphone last month, a number of things about it came to light. The upcoming Pixel 4’s official image revealed that the smartphone will come with a square camera bump on its back panel’s top left corner. Two camera sensors and an LED flash can be seen inside the camera module. Some reports have surfaced online that suggest that the second camera sensor on Google Pixel 4 will be a telephoto lens.

Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

We should also point out that the smartphone does not sport a fingerprint sensor on its back panel. So, it can be concluded that the upcoming Pixel flagship will come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The device can also be seen to sport a silver-coloured Power button on its side edge.

Another very notable thing about the design of the Google Pixel 4 is that it’s back panel is not like the rear panel of other Pixel devices. Other Pixel handsets come with a glossy glass portion on the top of their back panel and a matte portion lies right below it. However, Pixel 4 looks like it only has one among the two portions, although as of now, it can’t be said whether it will be matte or glass.

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Oppo will soon launch an online e-store to give a boost to its sales

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Oppo will soon launch an online e-store to give a boost to its sales

To boost up its revenue share in India, Chinese smartphone company Oppo is planning to sell it online exclusive smartphones via its own e-commerce website that will go live before the festive season this year.

In an exclusive interview to a popular daily, Oppo India’s CEO said, “We expect a significant share of our revenue to come from online sales…We do have plans to sell our smartphones through our own e-commerce site. The OPPO e-store is in an advanced stage and we expect to start sales on it before Diwali this year.”

The company’s decision to launch its own e-store comes after its rival Xiaomi’s exclusive online sales overthrew Oppo. According to Wong, getting online customers has helped Xiaomi rise in the smartphone market and now, Oppo has decided to give its competitor a fightback by using a similar line of attack. He said, “Hence, we implemented an aggressive multi-channel strategy to make our products available to the large and growing internet-savvy audience across India.”

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By focusing equally on all the main e-commerce platforms, the company plans to boost up its online sales in the near future. Along with that, Oppo is also planning to launch three new ranges of handsets exclusively for online platforms every year in the country. In the first quarter of 2019, the sales of Opposmartphones saw a hike of 17% on a year on year basis.

According to a recent research report by Counterpoint, Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, Asus and Huawei are among the top five brands that confine 85 percent of the online space in India. Xiaomi leads among the top smartphone brands that have the greatest numbers of exclusive sales with the help of its partnership with Flipkart. With the help of online sales, the company by reducing the price of retail unit arrangements. Other than this, Xiaomi offers no-cost EMI offers and a heavy discount on e-commerce platforms and that has helped its sales grow too.

Speaking further on the matter, Oppo’s CEO also said, “The increasing internet penetration has led to more awareness and online consumers have become more discerning. They expect a wider variety of smartphones that are competitively priced.”

As we mentioned earlier, the company is expected to launch its online e-store before Diwali this year. This will be a good time to do so, as people in India buy gifts for each other before Diwali and all major companies offer discounts. Oppo can get customers to come to its platform to shop with some lucrative offers.

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Chandrayaan 2 launch scheduled for today: How to watch the live stream

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Chandrayaan 2 launch scheduled for today: How to watch the live stream

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch Chandrayaan 2, its second moon landing mission today. The mission was earlier scheduled for July 15, but it got called off just an hour before the lift-off because of lack of pressure in helium tanks of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark III (GSLV-Mk III). Today, the lift-off is set to begin at 2.43 pm IST and it will be live-streamed for all. With Chandrayaan 2, ISRO aims to go to the Moon’s south polar region, which is a place no other country has been to before.

Chandrayaan 2 launch details

The launch time of ISRO‘s Chandrayaan 2 is 2.43 pm IST today. The GSLV Mk-III launch vehicle will be used for the mission and it will be taking place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) located in Sriharikota. Lunar surface ad relay communication between Earth and Chandrayaan 2’s Lander — Vikram, will be observed via Orbiter.

Chandrayaan 2 is an unmanned mission and it will consist of a Pragyan Rover, which has six wheels and is backed by AI. According to ISRO, it can travel up to 500m and makes use of solar energy to function. ISRO has also said that it can only communicate with the Lander.

Chandrayaan-2 launch live stream details

As we mentioned earlier, the launch of Chandrayaan 2 will be held at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. SDSC had opened registrations to witness the launch from their viewer’s gallery. While the registrations are now closed, you can still bank on the live streams to watch the launch. ISRO has said that the live stream of the event will be available on its Twitter and Facebook pages.

In addition to this, the launch will also be live-streamed on Doordarshan’s YouTube channel. We have also embedded the live stream video of Chandrayaan 2 launch on this page, so you can even come back here to watch it. In case you don’t have access to the internet at the time of launch, you can also watch the launch of Chandrayaan 2 on Doordarshan’s TV channel.

Key objectives

ISRO has said that Chandrayaan 2 will be attempting to soft-land the lander — Vikram and Pragyan rover — in a high plain between Manzinus C and Simpelius N craters. The landing is planned to at a latitude of about 70 degrees south. ISRO has said, “Evidence for water molecules discovered by Chandrayaan-1, requires further studies on the extent of water molecule distribution on the surface, below the surface and in the tenuous lunar exosphere to address the origin of water on Moon. The lunar South Pole is especially interesting because of the lunar surface area here that remains in shadow are much larger than that at the North Pole. There is a possibility of the presence of water in permanently shadowed areas around it. In addition, South Pole region has craters that are cold traps and contain a fossil record of the early Solar System.”

As we pointed it out earlier, Chandrayaan 2 is the first-ever space mission to conduct a soft landing on the south polar region of the Moon. Besides this, it is also the first attempt by India to attempt a soft landing on the Moon’s surface with home-grown technology. It is also the country’s first mission to explore the lunar terrain with technology that has been made in India itself. On doing this successfully, India will become the fourth country to soft-land on the lunar surface.

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro to go on sale via Flipkart today: Price, sale details and specifications

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Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro to go on sale via Flipkart today: Price, sale details and specifications

Chinese technology company Xiaomi recently launched its Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India. The newly launched handsets will be going on sale for the first time for the public at large today. Prior to this, the company has organised an Alpha Sale of the two smartphones, however, that was only meant for select customers. In case you missed that, you can buy the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 smartphones today at 12 pm (noon) IST via Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores.

The key highlights of the smartphones include a pop-up selfie camera module, a full HD+ AMOLED display, a 3D four-curved large arc body. However, there are some differences between the two smartphones. For instance, Redmi K20 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC, while the Redmi K20 houses Snapdragon 730 Soc.

Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro price in India, sale details

Redmi K20 is available in two storage variants in India: 6GB RAM/64GB storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. While the former is priced at Rs 21,999, the latter costs Rs 23,999. But if we speak of the Redmi K20 Pro, the device is available in 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage variants that are priced at Rs 27,999 and Rs 30,999 respectively.

The handsets will be going on sale via Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores at 12 pm IST today and they are available in three colours: Carbon Black, Flame Red, and Glacier Blue. As a part of launch offers, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro will get double data benefits on Airtel’s Rs 249 and Rs 299 plans. They will also be able to avail Airtel Thanks Gold Tier benefits.

Redmi K20 Pro specifications

Redmi K20 Pro sports a 6.39-inch Full-HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. Powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, the smartphone comes with Adreno 640 GPU and it has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The device can hold a microSD card of up to 512GB and it houses a 4,000mAh battery that has support for 27W fast charging.

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For imaging duties, the Redmi K20 Pro sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and an 8MP telephoto sensor. A 20MP pop-up front camera is present on the handset for selfies and video calls.

Redmi K20 specifications

Most of the specifications of the Redmi K20 are the same as Redmi K20 Pro. Here, we’ll just talk about the differences. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 730 SoC and is available with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. While it houses 4,000mAh battery like Redmi K20 Pro, the cell has support for 18W fast charging.

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Oppo K3 with 16MP pop-up selfie camera to go on sale from July 23

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Oppo K3 with 16MP pop-up selfie camera to go on sale from July 23

Chinese technology company Oppo has launched its Oppo K3 smartphone in India a few days ago. Oppo had been promoting the K3 handset in India for weeks prior to its launch. Before launching the smartphone in India, the company has unveiled the Oppo K3 in its home country. The key specifications of the device include a dual rear camera setup, a pop-up selfie sensor, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Other than Oppo K3, the company also launched its A9 smartphone recently.

Oppo K3 has been launched under the budget segment of the smartphone market in the country. If you are an interested buyer, you should know that Oppo K3’s first sale in India will begin on July 23. The handset will be going on sale via Amazon India at a starting price of Rs 16,990. The company has brought a number of promotional offers on the smartphone with which the buyers can avail a discount of up to Rs 1,000.

On the purchase of Oppo K3, the company is offering a flat cashback of Rs 1,000. The buyers will get the cashback as a part of their Amazon Pay balance. In addition to this, the company is offering another offer to its buyers where they can get a discount of Rs 2,000 on the purchase of the Oppo K3 smartphone.

If buyers pay for Oppo K3 via their Axis Bank debit and credit cards, they can get an instant discount of Rs 1,000. Apart from that, the company has another additional offer of Rs 7,050 from Reliance Jio. Buyers will also get discounts worth Rs 12,000 from Oyo and gift vouchers worth Rs 5,000 from Lenskart.

The device is available in two variants: 6GB RAM/64GB internal storage and 8GB RAM/128GB storage. The 6GB RAM variant is available at a price of Rs 16,990 and the 8GB RAM model can be purchased for Rs 19,990. Both the variants of Oppo K3 are available in two colour option Aurora Blue and Jade Black colour.

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Oppo K3 smartphone specifications

Oppo K3 comes with the support of dual sim cards. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor embedded on it. Oppo K3 runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and is available with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It comes with GameBoost 2.0 that gets Frame Boost and Touch Boost that improves the gaming experience for users. In addition to this, there is LinkBoost 2.0 that is claimed to uplift the network performance of the handset. The device houses 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC Flash Charge 3.0.

On the imaging front, Oppo K3 comes with a dual rear camera set up that includes a 16MP primary sensor (Sony IMX 519 sensor) coupled with a 2MP depth sensor that supports Ultra Night Mode 2.0 and Oppo Portrait Mode 2.0.  On the front, it comes equipped with a 16MP pop-up selfie camera accompanied by Sony IMX 471 sensor.

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How to save your Android smartphone’s battery life

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How to save your Android smartphone’s battery life

Smartphones are indispensable from our lives. Is there anyone in today’s world who can do without them? We depend on our smartphones for endless things including making calls, calling a cab, ordering food online, making payments, staying in touch with friends and so much more. However, if there is one thing everyone has a love-hate relationship with, it’s our smartphone‘s battery. We completely depend on it. In fact, to make sure that it doesn’t get too low, most of us carry power banks with us. Actually, anything that makes our smartphone’s battery last the entire day is acceptable. But then we should tell you that you don’t really have to go to great lengths to ensure this. You can follow these simple steps to manage the battery life effectively on your Android smartphone:

Make use of the Doze mode

The Doze Mode was introduced in Android 6.0 and it makes sure that the apps on your device are not using the battery when your smartphone is not in use. You don’t really have to do anything to make this work, as it is enabled automatically. However, you can include and exclude apps on which the Doze mode is applicable. Follow these steps to do so:

  • Go to your smartphone’s Settings.
  • Scroll down and tap on ‘Apps and Notifications.’
  • Tap on ‘Advanced’ and then go to ‘Special app access’. Here, click on ‘Battery optimization.’
  • You will see a list of apps and how many of them are optimized for the Doze Mode.
  • You can choose any app here that you want to exempt from the Doze Mode. Just tap on the name and then choose ‘Don’t optimize’.

Turn on Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness

Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness make use of Artificial Intelligence to adjust your apps and screen according to your habits. So, they only make use of power when required. While both are mostly turned on by default, you can always double-check.

How to turn on Adaptive Battery:

  • Go to Settings and tap on ‘Battery’.
  • Scroll down to ‘Adaptive Battery’ and enable it if it’s not turned on already.
  • How to turn on Adaptive Display:
  • Go to Settings and choose ‘Display’.
  • Tap on ‘Adaptive Display’ and enable it if it is not already enabled.

Install an app for it

Greenify is a great app to save battery life of your smartphone. It enables you to force apps to hibernate, and hence, helps in saving smartphone battery. There are other similar apps available on Google Play Store too.

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Uninstall unwanted apps

Go to your app drawer and list down what apps you have not been using for a while. It’s better to uninstall them as even when we are not using any apps, they use a lot of data and battery in the background. You can also find out which apps in your handset are using the most power. Follow these steps for it:

  • Head to Settings > Battery > More > Battery usage.
  • Choose the option of ‘More’ and tap on ‘Show full device usage’. This will show you where exactly your smartphone’s battery is used up the most.
  • If you find any apps eating the battery too much, you may choose to uninstall them.

Turn on Battery Saver on your smartphone

Follow these steps for turning on the battery saver on your Android smartphone:

  • Head to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver.
  • Enable ‘Turn on automatically’.
  • Specify the percentage at which you want it to activate.

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