YouTube Music now lets users switch between songs and their music videos with just a tap

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YouTube Music now lets users switch between songs and their music videos with just a tap

YouTube is said to be one among the best acquisitions that have been made by Google so far. After seeing immense success with the video platform, Google launched YouTube Music and YouTube Premium in 2018, both of which made their way to India in March this year. While YouTube Premium only enhances the regular YouTube experience, YouTube Music competes with the likes of Spotify, Gaana, Wynk, JioSaavn and more.

Now, the company has introduced a new feature in YouTube Music that enables users to switch between listening to a song to watching the video of that song without facing any interruptions. If the video of the song that you are listening to is available on the platform, you will get two buttons – ‘Song’ and ‘Video’.

So, if you are listening to a song and wish to watch its video, you can click on the ‘Video‘ button. To go back to only listening to music, you can press the ‘Song’ button again. You would start seeing the song’s cover art instead of the music video then. This lets users switch between the two without any hiccups or pauses.

What makes it even better is that it is time-matched. So, if you are in the middle of a song and you switch to watching its video, the video will play from the exact same point and you wouldn’t have to see it from the beginning. In addition to this, you can also just go to the Settings of YouTube Music and turn off the music video option by pressing on the toggle that says, ‘don’t play music videos.’

According to YouTube, it has matched over 5 million music videos to songs in order to get this feature running. We should mention that YouTube is already the platform where one can find most of the official music videos, and this feature is definitely going to beneficial.

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With this new feature, users will be able to get a look at songs’ music videos without having to conduct a separate search for it. The option to toggle between music and videos will be available to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium users starting today itself.

It is also worth noticing that YouTube Music has got some other improvements recently. Its Offline Mixtape feature now automatically downloads hundreds of songs when it is enabled. Another feature now integrates the service’s free tier into Google Home smart speakers.

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Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones review: Great inexpensive sound

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Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones review: Great inexpensive sound

Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones were launched in India a little while ago and they fall in the inexpensive wireless headset’s category. We tested these over the ear headphone to see what makes the fat lady sing in them. To our amazement, the sound is not bad at all. Read the rest of our review to know more.

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Design

Adcom is an Indian company that has been manufacturing goods in China and selling them in India. One such product from their stable is Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones. Which for the price segment are well-made. They do not look flimsy, neither has the company used slapdash plastic. At least not on the headband or ear cups. The only place we thought they could have done better was the buttons.

Talking about which, the right ear cup is where all the buttons and ports are placed. These include power on/off, play/pause, volume up/next track, volume down/previous track and an M/EQ buttons. With these, there is a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm audio port and a micro USB charging port available on it as well.Adcom Luminosa

Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones also have RGB LED lights on both the ear cups too, which can be turned on or off by long-pressing the play button. This conserves the battery. A Bluetooth LED indicator is also given on the right ear cup band. For comfort, there is enough cushioning on the headsets. Starting from the headband that has a rubberised air pad on it. The ear plates have foam pads, which do manage to cut down the ambient noise to quite an extent (passively).

USB Charging cable and a not-so-long 3.5mm audio cable are also supplied in the box. The headphones are flexible and have metal hinges. These extend the headsets for each head type and also collapses the ear cups for easy storage. These can turn up to 180 degrees inwards.

Performance

Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones shine when it comes to resonance. We were not expecting the kind of beats it can produce. The high and lows are very audible, but what really takes the cake is the deep base. We played some of our best tunes from Spotify (Hollywood and Bollywood) and the headphones delivered great sound.

Setting them up is child’s play and they quickly connect using Bluetooth 4.2. Just turn them on, search for them on the mobile, pair and you are all set. The Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones take about 2 hours to fully charge using a standard USB charger, which sadly is not part of the box. After charging fully we got about 4 hours of music playback from the 400 mAh battery, with LED RGB lights turned on. Adding to the show, the RGB LED’s light up the ring and Adcom branding on both the earpieces.

The Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones support playback from a microSD card as well. A card of up to 256GB is supported. However, one has to be a bit careful to insert it in the slot, as the slot is not the easiest to operate. Users can also pick calls when connected with a smartphone (Android or iOS). The play button can be used for the same. A mic is placed on the right band and the call quality via the Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones is not bad either.Adcom

The Bluetooth range for these headphones is 20 meters (as the company states). For us these worked well till about 15 meters and walls do not hamper the reception much. We were able to access the buttons on the headset with ease and found their placement to be quite decent. So how does one operate the tracks and volume on the Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones? It’s pretty simple, the play button doubles up as the pause button and call button. The volume buttons if single pressed go to next or previous tracks. If long pressed then volume increases or decreases.

Verdict

For our final words, we do not mind the good sound the Adcom Luminosa wireless headphones threw at us. At Rs 1,490 these are definitely worthy. We for one wanted better-built MicroSD card port and buttons on these headphones. The sound with 3.5mm aux cable improves a bit, but the length of the cord fell short. All in all, if you are looking for good to great wireless sound in a budget and a warranty period of 1 year, these headphones will not disappoint you.

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Xiaomi India’s MD Manu Jain explains why Redmi K20 Pro is high priced

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Xiaomi India’s MD Manu Jain explains why Redmi K20 Pro is high priced

On Wednesday, Chinese technology brand Xiaomi introduced the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro smartphones in India. Both the Redmi K series smartphones feature a triple rear camera setup and run Android 9.0 Pie. The company had launched smartphones in China in May this year.

Xiaomi fans in India were eagerly waiting for the smartphones India because of their powerful features and specifications. The fact that Xiaomi’s smartphones are usually priced affordable was another factor that led to the anticipation. Prior to its launch in India, it was expected that the Redmi K series smartphones may come with a similar tag as the devices launched in China. But then, many were disappointed as Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro were priced higher than other handsets from the company.

Redmi K20 has been launched in two storage options in the country. While its 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant is priced at Rs 21,999, and the 6GB RAM/128GB storage is available at Rs 23,999.

Coming to Redmi K20, its 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant holds a price tag of Rs 27,999 whereas the 8GB RAM/256GB storage has been priced at Rs 30,999. Both the K series handsets are available in three colour options – Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Carbon Black colour options.

Talking about the pricing of the new smartphones, Xiaomi India’s MD Manu Kumar Jain released an open letter explaining why their price is higher than expected. Jain stated that Redmi K20 and K20 Pro come with features and specifications that only premium smartphones boast of. He also added that at this price point, both the smartphones come with a glass back that other expensive smartphones don’t. Jain said “But if you also compare it [Redmi K20] with everything else, other phones are plastic — this is the only phone in this segment with a glass back — I’m talking about the K20, not the K20 Pro. A lot of such features that no other phone has.”

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Explaining further, he said, “Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and 730 are the latest processors, which are much more expensive than its predecessors (845 and 710). Please note, latest technology gets cheaper with time; we could have used older generation processor to save money or we could have waited for 6 months for component costs to go down, and hence further reduce the price of Redmi K20. But that would’ve gone against our philosophy of bringing the latest innovation to you.”

He also spoke about why there is a difference between the prices of the Chinese and Indian variants.  He clarified that the In China the K20 Pro comes with 6GB along with 64GB storage while the one that has been launched in India comes with heavy storage that is 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage.

In addition to this, he said, “We are proud to manufacture these flagship devices in India, with nearly 65% of the value of the smartphone being locally sourced. The remaining 35% has to be imported leading to higher taxes for complicated components. This leads to a small pricing difference, e.g., there is only 3% difference between the top-end variant (8GB+256GB) pricing between India and China. We could have reduced prices by using cheaper materials like plastic or by compromising on quality, but we chose not to do it.”

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Flappy Bird is back in this new battle royale avatar: Key details about the game

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Flappy Bird is back in this new battle royale avatar: Key details about the game

When we talk about mobile games that saw an extremely high level of popularity, it is not even possible to not include Flappy Bird. The game was explosively popular and scores of people across the globe were completely addicted to it. But then, have you ever wondered what the game would have been like if it were more like Fortnite? Sounds interesting, right? That’s the exact idea behind Flappy Royale, which is a new game that has been developed by Orta Therox and Em Lazer-Walker. Zach Gage has also contributed to it.

The new game brings together the gameplay of Flappy Bird and the survival of the last player (or bird, in this case) from the battle royale genre that has gained tremendous popularity lately. The gameplay has been kept simple and it is quite close to the original game. Players need to tap on birds to flap and dodge their way through some pipes. But the difference between Flappy Royale and Flappy Birds is that the aim is not to survive as long as you can. Instead, you need to survive till the end and be the player that outlives all the other 99, who will also be flapping with you in real-time. Needless to say, like any other battle royale, everybody starts the game at the same time.

We should mention that this is very similar to Mario Royale, that was released recently. Mario Royale also follows the ‘How long can you survive?’ gameplay model and has stages from the real game.

The new Flappy Royale game also comes with some options of customization so that your bird stands out from the rest of the flock. But then, it is worth noticing that this is another thing that it has borrowed from Fortnite. The game also has a ‘Daily Trial’ mode that has a preset course. Players can try this for up to 10 times to get a spot on the worldwide leaderboard.

Till now, the Flappy Royale game was available on smartphones as an open beta. However, Therox has announced today that the game is now out on Android as well as iOS. One also has the option of playing it on the web.

According to Therox, the game was played 10 million times during the beta testing period that lasted three weeks. At its peak, 30 simultaneous games were being played. On an average, 20% of all the games did not even make it past the first pipe. Therox has also added that if one makes it out of the third pipe in any match, they have already bested around two-thirds of the lobby.

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Samsung Galaxy A10s to have dual rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery: Report

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Samsung Galaxy A10s to have dual rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery: Report

South Korean technology giant Samsung has been on a launching spree this year. It has unveiled a number of devices from its Galaxy A and Galaxy M series to take back the top slot from Xiaomi in the budget segment of the Indian market. If we talk about the Galaxy A series, Samsung Galaxy A10 was the most affordable in the entire range. Now, the company seems to be expanding its portfolio with the Samsung Galaxy A10s smartphone. While we have already heard about the upcoming handset, more details regarding it have now surfaced online.

A new report has surfaced online that gives some information about the camera setup of the upcoming device and suggests that it will be powered by a different processor. The device appeared on the FCC listing last month and at that time, it was revealed that Samsung Galaxy A10s will sport a dual rear camera setup. Now, popular tipster Ishan Agarwal has taken to Twitter to talk further about the cameras of the upcoming device. According to him, Samsung Galaxy A10s will come with a 13MP sensor and a 2MP sensor on its back panel.

For selfies and video calls, Samsung Galaxy A10s is expected to feature an 8MP camera. If this is true, it will definitely be an upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy A10 that comes with a 5MP sensor on its front panel. Samsung Galaxy A10e also has the same sensor for selfies. In the tweet, Agarwal has also pointed out that the smartphone will come with a 4,000mAh battery. However, we should mention that the FCC listing said that the handset comes with a 3,900mAh battery. This is another upgrade as Samsung Galaxy A10 packs a 3,400mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A10s is said to come with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and it is powered by an octa-core processor. The processor on the device is expected to be MediaTek Helio P22 SoC and not Exynos 7884 chipset.

It is also worth mentioning that the handset has received certification from Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth SIG, and this means that the launch of the smartphone is not exactly too far.

To recall, Samsung Galaxy A10 features a 6.2-inch HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) screen and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7884 SoC. The smartphone comes with 2GB of RAM and it packs a 3,400mAh battery. As we mentioned earlier, it comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera.

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Oppo K3 with pop-up selfie camera set to launch in India today

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Oppo K3 with pop-up selfie camera set to launch in India today

Chinese technology brand Oppo is all set to launch its K3 smartphone in India today. Oppo K3 will be launched at an event that is scheduled for 6 pm IST and it is going to be available in Purple and Black gradient finishes. The handset was launched in China in May this year and its key highlights include a pop-up selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The price and the availability of the Oppo K3 in India will be announced at the launch event today. The company had set up a dedicated page for Oppo K3 on Amazon India, so it can be assumed that the handset will exclusively be available via the e-commerce website and Oppo’s online store. In fact, the page on Amazon India teases all the features of Oppo K3 and will begin taking registrations of interests today prior to the launch of the smartphone.

Oppo K3 price

In China, Oppo K3 is available in three variants: 6GB RAM/64GB storage, 6GB RAM/128GB storage and 8GB RAM/256GB storage. The three variants are priced at CNY 1,599 (roughly Rs 16,100), CNY 1,899 (approximately Rs 19,100) and CNY 2,299 (around Rs 23,200). Even in India, the pricing of the device is expected to be similar. We would have to wait for a few hours before we know the official cost.

If it indeed is in the said price range, the Oppo K3 smartphone will be competing with the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro and various devices from Samsung’s Galaxy M and Galaxy A series. The price segment is a very competitive one.

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Oppo K3 specifications

Coming to the specifications, Oppo K3 comes with dual SIM card support and it runs ColorOS 6.0 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The smartphone from Oppo features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. It also has a DC dimming feature and comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded on it. The company has touted the compensating projection technology of the in-display fingerprint scanner of the device saying that it enables faster unlock.

Oppo K3 is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 710 SoC and it comes with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. The handset sports a 16MP pop-up selfie camera and it comes with a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 16MP sensor and a 2MP sensor. Oppo’s smartphone houses a 3,765mAh battery that has support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

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2020 iPhones to come with a 3D ToF sensor: Report

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2020 iPhones to come with a 3D ToF sensor: Report

Reports about upcoming iPhones start circulating online way prior to their launch. For instance, we don’t only have rumours about the 2019 iPhones pouring in, but even the ones about the 2020 models of iPhone. According to a report, the 2020 model of the iPhone may come up with the time of flight 3D sensor in its rear camera setup.

The report, that first surfaced in Digitimes, says that Apple is preparing to bring into play Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) and time of flight (ToF) sensors on the back panel of the anticipated 2020 iPhone model. The new module will be identical to the current iPhone model that comes up with TrueDepth camera setup on the front.

By putting a 3D sensor on its rear camera, the company will enable the user to capture a more detailed picture with the help of AR-based applications.

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

By the use of Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser(VCSEL), 3D sensors will add depth to the images and improve the picture quality. At the moment, there are a number of smartphones that use 3D sensing in their devices. Apples’ iPhone 8 comes with a lower power Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser whereas Xiaomi Mi8 has the VCSEL technology. Apart from smartphones, this technology is integrated into a number of other applications that also including computer mice, automotive LiDAR systems and data communications.

The people who are unaware of VCSEL, it basically is a semiconductor that produces infrared beam and is mainly used to enable AR-based applications and range finding.

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Apart from that, the company is also rumoured to announce four new ranges of smartphones next year that will also include LCD display similar to iPhone XR. In 2020 Apple is planning to launch a new model that could feature a smaller notch display. However, in 2021 it is even expected to eliminate the display notch.

All the reports are merely rumours about the upcoming iPhone so you can take it with a pinch of salt. All the speculations about the rumoured 2020 model of iPhone may change before its official launch.

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Sony Xperia 1R to be the world’s first 5K display smartphone: Report

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Sony Xperia 1R to be the world’s first 5K display smartphone: Report

Japanese electronics company Sony may not be the most popular name in the smartphone industry anymore and is not even competing with the major players in the Indian market. However, that does not mean that Sony smartphones are not available in other markets. The most recent launch from the company is Sony Xperia 1 and that sports a 4K-resolution OLED screen with an aspect ratio of 21:9. Now, a new report has surfaced online that suggests that the company is planning to launch its Sony Xperia 1R smartphone that will come with a 5K resolution display.

According to a leaked user-agent (UA) profile for the upcoming device that was first published by Japanese website Sumahoinfo, shows that the resolution of the Sony Xperia 1R will be 5040×2160 pixels. This means that the upcoming handset will be the first-ever to come with a 5K resolution. The smartphone was earlier believed to be Xperia 2, but more recent reports suggest that it will be called as Sony Xperia 1R. The device is expected to launch at IFA 2019 and will have the model number J8220.

While there is no confirmation about the size of the screen of the Sony Xperia 1R yet, according to GSMArea, it could sport a 6.5-inch display at the very least. This has been deduced from the fact that Sony Xperia 1 sports 6.5-inch 4K screen. This means that the pixel density of the device will be 899ppi, and that further indicated that the smartphone will come with an aspect ratio of 21:9, much like Sony Xperia 1.

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We should mention that a 5K or even a 4K screen may not be too necessary for anyone who has an ordinary usage and actually proves to be worthwhile when one runs a VR-based application on their device. It is worth pointing out that Sony is definitely pushing the boundaries of screen resolution on its smartphones even though it has lost its standing in the industry. Recently, the company even withdrew from India and other markets in an attempt to make its business profitable.

Sony’s decision was announced at the company’s corporate strategy meeting for the fiscal year 2019 that was held in Tokyo, Japan. The company also announced that Japan, Europe, Taiwan and Hong Kong are its major ‘focus regions’ for the smartphone business. On the other hand, the non-focus or defocused countries include Africa, Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and the Middle East.

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Google has removed seven Russian apps from Play Store

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Google has removed seven Russian apps from Play Store

Google has removed a number of apps from its Play Store this year. Mostly, the company says that the apps have been removed because of spam, adware or due to some kind of privacy concerns. The California-based technology giant has done the same again and removed seven Russian apps from its Play Store because they accessed users’ location without giving them any prior notice about the same. Anti-virus software company Avast reported these ‘spying’ apps to Google and the company was prompt to remove them so that they don’t continue to affect users.

According to Avast, all these apps were made by a Russia-based developer and combined, they had been installed 1,30,000 times. The most installed app among these was Spy Tracker and SMS Tracker and both of them had more than 50,000 installs.

Here are the ‘spying’ apps that have been removed by Google Play Store:

  • Track Employees Check Work Phone Online Spy Free
  • Spy Kids Tracker
  • Phone Cell Tracker
  • Mobile Tracking
  • Spy Tracker
  • SMS Tracker
  • Employee Work Spy

How exactly these apps worked?

The stalker had to download the app on his own smartphone and then gain access to the device of the target. Once the target downloaded the app and entered their email ID and password, it started sending all the information to the stalker’s handset. The victim did not even see an icon that signified that the app downloaded was malicious in nature and hence, did not bother to uninstall it. With these apps, the stalker could get information of victims like their location, contacts, SMS and call history and more.

Google has removed seven Russian apps from Play Store

Speaking about it, Nikolaos Chrysaidoes, head of mobile threat intelligence and security at Avast said, “These apps are highly unethical and problematic for people’s privacy and shouldn’t be on the Google Play Store. They promote criminal behavior, and can be abused by employers, stalkers or abusive partners to spy on their victims. We classify such apps as stalkerware, and using apklab.io we can identify such apps quickly, and collaborate with Google to get them removed.”

As we mentioned earlier, this is not the first time this year that Google has removed apps from its Play Store. The company has started its Play Project that is meant to keep malicious and adware kind of apps off Google’s Play Store. Google has faced a lot of flak because it had a lot of malicious apps on its Play Store, so this year it has ramped up its efforts to get rid of them.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro’s ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ colour variant launched

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro’s ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ colour variant launched

A few weeks ago, Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi launched a new storage variant of Redmi Note 7 Pro in India that comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Now, the company has announced a new colour variant of both the devices in its Redmi Note 7 series. Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones will now be available in ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ colour in China. Two days back, Xiaomi had teased the images of the new colour option of Redmi Note 7 on its Weibo account. While teasing the new variant of the smartphone, Xiaomi had asked its followers to guess the correct name of the handset. It also added that the correct guess will make them win a 20-inch Redmi Suitcase.

The new ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ variant of the smartphones has been put on sale by Xiaomi on its official China website. Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7 were launched earlier this year by Xiaomi in China.

Price and availability of the new variant

Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro’s ‘Mirror Flower Water Moon’ variants will be available in a 6GB RAM/64GB storage model and 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant respectively. While the Redmi Note 7’s special variant will cost 1,199 Yuan, Redmi Note 7 Pro’s new colour model is priced at 1,399 Yuan.

The regular variants of Redmi Note 7 come in Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue colour options, and on the other hand, Redmi Note 7 Pro is available in Neptune Blue, Nebula Red, and Space Black variants.

Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications

Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) resolution display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The device runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 on top. It is powered by an 11nm octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC and is available 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM/128GB internal storage variants. Both these variants can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. The handset boasts of a 4,000mAh battery that has support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0.

Redmi Note 7 new colour variant

On the camera front, the Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP primary sensor along with an f/1.79 aperture and 5MP depth sensor. It has a 13MP camera on the front that can be used for selfies and video calls. The device also sports a fingerprint sensor on its rear panel.

Redmi Note 7 specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. It comes in 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage and 4GB RAM/64GB internal storage variants and it can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

On the imaging front, the Redmi Note 7 comes with a dual-rear camera setup that includes a 12MP primary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor. On its front, it has a 13MP selfie camera.

All the other specifications of the Redmi Note 7 are the same as Redmi Note 7 Pro’s.

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Samsung Galaxy A80 with rotating camera set up launched in India

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Samsung Galaxy A80 with rotating camera set up launched in India

Samsung has officially introduced its Galaxy A80 smartphone in India. Samsung Galaxy A80 was revealed globally in April this year. The device will be available for registration in the country from July 22 to July 31. The key highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A80 include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC, a 3,700mAh battery, and full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. The smartphone comes with a rotating camera setup along with a bezel-less display and has features like Super Steady Mode and Live Focus videos.

Samsung Galaxy A80 price in India, launch offers

Samsung Galaxy A80 will be available in a single variant that will come with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Samsung Galaxy A80 will be available in India at a price tag of Rs 47,990. The handset is up for pre-orders from July 22 to July 31 and will go on sale starting August 1. The buyers who are interested in buying the smartphone by Samsung can pre-book the device and they will be eligible for one-time screen replacement offer for free. In addition to this, the company is also offering a 5% cashback for the Citibank Credit Card users.

The device comes in three colour variants – Angel Gold, Ghost White, and Phantom Black. The smartphone will be available on Samsung India online store, across all the major retail outlets, Samsung Opera House and at all the e-commerce websites

 Samsung Galaxy A80 specifications, features

Samsung Galaxy A80 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 730G SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM. The devices come with a 6.7-inch full-HD+ (1080×2400 pixels) Super AMOLED ‘New Infinity Display’ that has an aspect ratio of 20:9. It also features an in-display fingerprint sensor. The smartphone runs on runs Android Pie with One UI on top. The handset comes with 128GB of internal memory and houses a 3,700mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging.

On the imaging front, it comes with a rotating camera module that boasts of a 48MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 lens, an 8MP secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle 123-degree f/2.2 lens and a 3D depth camera with an IR sensor. When the user selects the selfie mode the camera module automatically slides up and rotates. Additionally, it comes loaded with Super Steady mode that the company claims to lessen video shake. The device comes pre-loaded with a number of other features that increase the photography experience of the user.

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

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Top 10 headphones under Rs 5,000 that you can consider to buy

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Top 10 headphones under Rs 5,000 that you can consider to buy

Are you a music lover? If the answer to that is yes, then you would know how important it is to have a good pair of headphones or earphones. In case you have been planning to buy a new pair, we have curated a list of 10 headphones under Rs 5000 that you can consider. Take a look:

Skullcandy Method Wireless (Rs 4,299)

headphones under Rs 5000

The headphones are priced at Rs 4,299 and they have a neckband-style design and is supposed to offer a great sound quality. The key highlight of the Skullcandy Method Wireless headphones is that they are sweat-resistant and this makes it ideal for any kind of workout session.

JBL E45BT (Rs 3,999 on Amazon India)

JBL E45BT

If you want a pair of wireless headphones under Rs 5,000, then you should go for JBL E45BT. They come with an on-ear design and focus on simplicity and is claimed to offer a good sound output. The battery of the headphones is said to last for about 13 hours on a full charge and has support for hands-free voice calling. If you like listening to music that is heavy on bass and treble, you should go for it.

Jabra Elite 25e (Rs 3,999)

Jabra headphones under Rs 5000

Jabra Elite 25e is a pair of headphones that fall in the entry-level segment and is an apt choice for those who love bass. It also has support for hands-free usage and comes with a dedicated button for activating the voice assistant on your smartphone. Jabra has also said that the headphones come with a battery life of 12-13 hours on a single charge.

JBL Endurance Jump (Rs 4,199)

JBL Endurance Jump

JBL Endurance Jump comes with an IPX7 rating that makes it water and dust resistant. They are one among the most rugged wireless headsets that are available in the said price bracket as of now. If you are looking for a pair of headphones to workout with, JBL Endurance Jump is the right pick for you.

1More Stylish Dual Dynamic Driver BT (Rs 4,499)

1More Stylish Dual Dynamic Driver BT

1More Stylish Dual Dynamic Driver BT is a pair of neckband-style wireless earphones and has the controls and microphones placed on its right side. The earphones have support for fast charging and it offers three hours after being charged for 10 minutes. The overall battery of the earphones is said to be six hours and it is touted to give a very clear sound output.

Sony WH-CH500 (Rs 4,485)

Sony headphones under Rs 5000

This one is for those who prefer on-ear headphones. Although the Sony WH-CH500 is a capable pair in terms of sound output, it may be too plain looking for some.

Sennheiser HD 429 (Rs 2,716)

Sennheiser HD 429

Another over-ear headphones on the list, Sennheiser HD 429 delivers a crisp and clear audio. If you are a bass-lover, you can definitely consider it as that is its key highlight.

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS550IS (Rs 2,203)

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS550IS

The Audio Technica CKS5550iS are claimed to be designed in a way that they provide a powerful bass. They are said to be very competent in terms of audio delivery.

Brainwavz BLU-100 (Rs 2,999)

Brainwavz BLU-100

This pair is supposed to offer good mids and they have a passive noise cancellation. Brainwavz BLU-100 is said to provide a battery life of up to 4 hours.

Sony MDR-XB50AP (Rs 1,852)

Sony MDR-XB50AP

This pair from Sony is definitely for bass-lovers. That is what sounds the best on Sony MDR-XB50AP headphones. The company has also touted the fact that it is very comfortable to wear.

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HP ProBook 445 G6 launched in India: Price and other details

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HP ProBook 445 G6 launched in India: Price and other details

HP Inc. has announced its new HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook in India. The lightweight and ultra-slim notebook by HP is powered by latest AMD Ryzen™ processors. As per the company, the HP ProBook 445 G6 is a good buy for those who are passionate about their business and try to leverage technology to save time, seek durability and provide value.

Speaking on the launch, Vickram Bedi, Senior Director, Personal Systems, HP Inc India said, “With the blending of physical and digital worlds, our work and personal lives have become more integrated. Today’s professionals want devices that integrate into their life, reflect who they are, stay productive in the office and on the go. With the new range of HP ProBook devices, we continue to raise the bar for exciting and secure devices with cutting edge PC innovation, that meets the expectations of our customers.”

The company has stated that New ProBook has an ultra-slim framework with crisp lines, clean edges, and refined natural silver, anodized aluminum finish which holds a nearly borderless display. It opens with a 180-degree hinge, which is a first on the ProBook 400 series and allows for more ways to collaborate in various work environments with its ‘Lay-Flat’ design.

HP ProBook 445 G6 launched in India

HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook’s security is safeguarded with the help of HP Endpoint Security Stack. It comes with features like:

  • HP BIOSphere Gen4: Provides automated protection from malware, guards against physical attacks, enables easy manageability of updates.
  • HP Client Security Manager G4: Enables management of credentials through multi-factor authentication.

HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook specifications

Coming to the specifications, HP ProBook 445 G6 Notebook is powered by AMD Ryzen APU processor 6 and is available in three variants – AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U, AMD Ryzen 5 2500U APU, AMD Ryzen 3 2200U APU. The laptop will be available with 1TB of internal storage and it comes with pre-loaded Windows 10 Pro 64. HP ProBook 445 G6 comes in two variants – one with a 14-inch anti-glare display that bears HD (1,366 x 768p) resolution and the other with 14-inch Full HD anti-glare display with (1920 x 1080) resolution.

On the connectivity front, it comes loaded with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a number of USB 3.1 ports, USB 3.1 Type-C, USB 2.0, HDMI, and a stereo headphone/ microphone jack.  It measures 32.42 x 23.77 x 1.8 cm and weighs 1.6kg.

The Notebook comes equipped with an HP Connection Optimizer, a self-healing wireless driver technology called HP Fast Charge that can charge the ProBook up to 50% in just 30 minutes. The new HP ProBook 445 G6 can be purchased at a price of Rs 67,260.

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Vivo Y7s with a 4,500mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

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Vivo Y7s with a 4,500mAh battery launched: Price and specifications

Chinese technology company Vivo has unveiled its Y7s smartphone in its home country. The specifications of the newly launched smartphone are almost the same as the Vivo S1 that was recently launched by the company in Indonesia. The key highlights of the Vivo Y7s include a triple rear camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor, a MediaTekHelio P65 SoC and a 4,500mAh battery. The company introduced the global variant of Vivo S1 smartphone after almost four months when it launched a device with the same name in China. But then, the Chinese variant of the Vivo S1 features a bigger larger 6.53-inch screen, a Helio P70 SoC, and a 3,940mAh battery.  Here’s a look at the price details and specifications of the Vivo Y7s handset:

Vivo Y7s price and availability

Vivo Y7s has been launched in only one variant that has 8GB RAM along with 128GB internal memory. The new smartphone by Vivo can be purchased at CNY 1,798 (approximately Rs. 18,000). The smartphone comes in two colour options – Dark Blue and Light Blue. Vivo Y7s is up for pre-orders on the company’s official website and will be available for sale from July 20. The device will feature a waterdrop-style notch on the front paired with a triple rear camera setup aligned vertically.

Vivo Y7s launched in China

Vivo Y7s specifications and details

 As we mentioned earlier, Vivo Y7s will come up with almost the same specifications as the global variant of Vivo S1. The device will come with a 6.38-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch and 90 percent screen to body ratio. The Vivo Y7s will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 SoC. The handset is available in single 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage. The handset can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB. It runs Funtouch OS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie. The new smartphone houses a 4,500mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

On the imaging front, Vivo Y7s comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 16MP primary sensor with an f/1.78 lens along with an 8MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 wide-angle lens, and a third 2MP sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front, it has a 16MP front camera along with an f/2.0 lens.

 For connectivity, the device includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack, and GPS. Vivo Y7s measures 159.53×75.23×8.13mm and weighs 179 grams.

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Oppo A9 with dual rear cameras launched in India: Price details and specifications

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Oppo A9 with dual rear cameras launched in India: Price details and specifications

Chinese technology company Oppo has launched its A9 smartphone in India today. The newly launched Oppo A9 handset comes with a dual rear camera setup and it sports a full HD+ display. The device will be available for purchase in the country starting July 20.

The key highlights of the Oppo A9 smartphone include an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 SoC, a 4,020mAh battery and 128GB of internal storage. The handset runs Oppo’s own ColorOS 6 and it comes with features like Ultra Night and Dazzle Color modes. Oppo A9 comes with some software tweaks like Jyper-boost that are said to enhance its gaming performance.

Oppo A9 price in India

Oppo A9 smartphone is available only in one variant in India that comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The device will go on sale in India via online and offline channels starting July 20.

We should point out that at this price tag, Oppo A9 competes with the likes of Samsung Galaxy M30, Realme 3 Pro, Redmi Note 7 Pro and others. The smartphone was launched in China earlier this year at a price of CNY 1,799 (approximately Rs 18,000).

Oppo A9 specifications

The Oppo A9 smartphone comes with the support of dual SIM cards and runs ColorOS 6 baked on top of Android 9.0 Pie. It sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1080×2340 pixels) display that comes with a waterdrop-shaped notch and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.70%. The screen of the smartphone is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powered by an octa-core Helio P70 SoC, Oppo A9 comes with 4GB of RAM and packs 128GB of internal storage.

Oppo A9

For imaging duties, the Oppo A9 handset comes with a dual rear camera setup that comprises of a 16MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor. An LED flash is also placed right next to the dual rear cameras of the handset. The device also has a 16MP front-facing snapper for selfies and video calls. The Chinese technology brand has said that the selfie camera of the A9 smartphone can recognize over 130 forehead points and also has a face slimming feature.

Oppo A9 houses a 4,020mAh battery and its connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and Micro-USB with OTG support. Sensors of the newly launched Oppo A9 smartphone include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, and a gyroscope.

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Sound One V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones launched in India

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Sound One V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones launched in India

Hong Kong-based company Sound One has launched its V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones with MIC in India. Sound One V9 comes with the Bluetooth 5.0 technology that is claimed to have a wireless range of up to 33 feet. The headphones come fitted with the built-in rechargeable li-ion battery.

The wireless headphones take 2-3 hours to fully charge and it provides 8 hours of playback and 30 hours of standby time. Sound One’s V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones are compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as cell phones, laptops, PCs, tablets and more. The newly launched headphones from Sound One come with 1.5-meter audio cable can also be used with wire when the battery gets drained out.

Sound One V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones can be used while working out, enjoying your favorite sport, relaxing at the beach, between meetings for work or waiting at the doctor’s office.

Product Specifications & Features

 *Bluetooth 5.0 Version

* Hands-Free Calling

* Music Play Back Time: Max 8 hrs.

* Large and Comfortable Earpads

* Foldable and Easy to Carry

* Micro Sd Card Slot

* Aux Port

Sound One V9 Bluetooth Wireless headphones will be available on Amazon, Flipkart as well as Paytm. The price of the new headphones is Rs 3,490 but as a part of the launch offer, the headphones will be available for purchase at Rs 1,399. It comes with a one-year warranty.

Sound One V9 headphone

Sound One manufacturer both wired and wireless products. Earlier this year, the audio manufacturer company launched its Drum portable wireless speaker. The portable speakers by Sound One are available at a price tag of Rs 3,490.

The interested buyers can purchase the Drum portable wireless speaker via Flipkart and Amazon’s e-commerce websites. The portable wireless speakers can also be purchased from selected retailers.

Speaking about the specifications of Sound One Drum wireless speaker, it comes with Bluetooth 4.2 to connect with other devices. The speakers by Sound One has IPX5 certification, and this makes it resistant to water and dust. The Sound One Drum portable wireless speaker comes with 5W dual drivers each. When combined, they give an output of 10W.

The speakers sport a fabric wrapped exterior. A microSD card can also be inserted inside the wireless speaker. In addition to this, it can also be used for hands-free calling purposes while pairing it with your smartphone. The portable wireless speakers by Sound One houses a 2,000mAh battery that can last up to 8 hours when completely charged. The Sound One Drum weighs 649 grams and it comes with support for 3.5mm and USB cables.

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Netflix is rolling out a cheaper mobile-only plan for India

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Netflix is rolling out a cheaper mobile-only plan for India

Popular video-streaming service Netflix has announced that it will be launching a new and more affordable mobile-only plan for India. With this new plan, Netflix eyes to compete with other video streaming platforms in India like Amazon’s Prime Video and Hotstar.

In March this year, the video streaming platform was seen testing its mobile-only subscription plan in India. The new plan will that costs half of its basic plan. At the moment, its monthly plan starts at Rs 500 and on the other hand, the mobile-only plan that it is set to launch will be priced at Rs 250 per month.

In India, Disney owned Hotstar charges Rs 365 annually from its subscribers. Hotstar also offers content from AT&T’s HBO and streams live sports by paying Rs 299 monthly. On the other hand, Amazon charges Rs 999 annually from its customers for its Amazon Prime paid service that also includes Prime Videos. As one can see, these companies are offering relatively more affordable plans than Netflix. So, to compete with its other rivals, Netflix will be bringing the plan with a much lower price to succeed in India. At the moment, Netflix is offering it is offering three monthly plans that can cost between Rs 500 to Rs 800. So instead of paying monthly for the service, the customers will have an option to go with the plans that are being offered by other video streaming platforms that let them avail services for an entire year at a similar price.

Netflix, in a letter to its shareholders, said, “After several months of testing, we’ve decided to roll out a lower-priced mobile-screen plan in India to complement our existing plans. We believe this plan, which will launch in Q3, will be an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business in a market where Pay-TV ARPU is low (below $5). We will continue to learn more after the launch of this plan.”

We should add here that Netflix’s announcement was a part of its quarterly results and the company has reported lower-than-expected growth in the number of subscribers. India will be playing an important role in CEO Reed Hastings’ plans for global expansion. To woo the audience in India, Netflix is investing a fair share of money in creating blockbuster shows like Sacred Games with celebrities from Bollywood. The second season of the show is all set to release on August 15.

Speaking on this, Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said, “We’ve been seeing nice steady increases in engagement with our Indian viewers that we think we can keep building on. Growth in that country is a marathon, so we’re in it for the long haul.”

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Instagram expands its test to hide like counts to six more countries

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Instagram expands its test to hide like counts to six more countries

At Facebook’s Annual Develop Conference F8, Instagram announced that it will be testing a new feature that will hide users’ public like counts from their posts. Today, the company has announced that it will be expanding its hidden like count test to six more countries including Ireland, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand. The test was initially started in Canada and the people whose like count was hidden had the feature enabled by default. However, they did have the option of showing likes publically too and they could always see their own like-count themselves.

For those unaware, the new Instagram feature hides the public like counts on photos and videos that appear in a user’s Feed, on the web and even on their profiles. At the time of the announcement, the company had said that it wants its followers to “focus on the photos and videos you share, not how many likes they get.”

We should mention that this is a rather bold move on Instagram’s part as likes have now become a default way of evaluating a user’s posts. Basically the more the number of likes a post has, the more impressive it is considered. This may give a boost to some people’s self-esteem, it may bring down others’ who don’t have as massive a following on the photo-sharing platform. For instance, if someone posts a picture on Instagram and it gets no likes, most likely they would end up feeling terrible about it.

By removing like counts, Instagram is in a way sending out a message to users to post what they actually want to, and not posts that will get them more number of likes on the platform.

As of now, people do all sorts of things to get likes on the photo-sharing app.

A number of micro-influencers on Instagram post photos that are doctored or share content that has too much nudity just to get some extra likes on the app. While these posts may manage to get more likes, this doesn’t make them any more interesting.

If the company plans to bring this feature out of the testing phase to the stable version of the app, it may be looking to put an end to content like this.

Needless to say, this step will also make people post only the content that they actually want to share with their followers and not anything for the sake of more likes on Instagram.

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OnePlus 7 Pro Review Video, After 60 Days Of Use – Is it worth buying now?

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OnePlus 7 Pro Review Video, After 60 Days Of Use – Is it worth buying now?

In this OnePlus 7 Pro review video, we talk about all the cool things and not-so-cool things about the device. This smartphone is not only attractive to look at but has top-of-the-line technical specifications which put most in the category or even above its pay scale to shame. We spent over 60 days with the device to understand its superpowers. This is our video review of the OnePlus 7 Pro after 60 days of use, fully tinkered with and scrutinised.

The OnePlus 7 Pro price starts at Rs 48,999 for the 6GB version, Rs 52,999 for the 8GB version and Rs 57,999 for the 12 GB version.

OnePlus 7 Pro Tech Specs:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 CPU
  • 6/8/12 GB RAM
  • 128/256 GB internal storage
  • 4,000 mAh battery
  • Triple (48MP + 16MP + 8MP) rear & 16MP selfie camera
  • 6.67-inches
  • Dual, Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM Slot)
  • Android v9.0 (Pie)

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Realme X ‘Hate-to-Wait’ sale will begin today at 8PM IST

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Realme X ‘Hate-to-Wait’ sale will begin today at 8PM IST

Chinese technology company Realme recently launched its most anticipated smartphone – Realme X – in India. The key highlights of the smartphone are that it comes with a pop-up selfie camera module, a 19.5:9 display panel, an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and a 3,765mAh battery. During the launch event that was held in New Delhi, the company announced that the smartphone will be up for sale on July 2. But now Realme has decided an early “Hate-to-Wait” for its fans. The sale will begin today at 8 PM IST on both e-commerce website Flipkart and Realme.com.

In addition to this, during the launch of Realme X smartphone in the country, the company also announced a 360-degree Real Service doorstep repairing option in metro cities i.e. Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Pune. With this new service, the company promises to provide doorstep repairs within 30 minutes of first raising the complaint.

Realme X specifications, features

 The Realme X sports a 6.53-inch full-HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) AMOLED display that has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The smartphone runs Android Pie skinned with ColorOS 6.0.

The screen of the handset is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 710 SoC, Realme X smartphone comes with Adreno 616 GPU. The Realme X comes in two variants – 4GB/8GB RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone comes with a 3,765mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 to deliver super-quick charging.

Realme X Hate-to-Wait sale

On the camera front, the Realme X features a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP Sony IMX586 primary sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. There is also a 16MP IMX471 selfie camera on the front that has an f/2.0 aperture.

Apart from that, the connectivity options of the handset include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port and Dolby Atmos audio. Surprisingly, there is no microSD card slot in this smartphone.

Realme X price in India, sale timing

As we mentioned earlier, Realme X has been launched in two variants in India – 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM. While the former is priced at Rs 16,999, the latter costs Rs 19,999. The smartphone can be purchased via Flipkart, Realme.com and Realme offline stores. The device will be available in two colour variants – Polar White and Space Blue. Realme X ‘Hate-to-Wait’ sale will begin today at 8 PM IST on Flipkart and Realme.com.

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Redmi 7A with 4,000mAh battery to go on sale via Flipkart, Mi.com today

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Redmi 7A with 4,000mAh battery to go on sale via Flipkart, Mi.com today

Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi’s Redmi 7A handset will be going on sale in India today. The device can be picked up from Mi.com and Flipkart starting 12 pm (noon) IST today. The entry-level smartphone was launched in China in May this year and the company finally got it to India earlier this month. Redmi 7A went on its first sale in India last week.

The key highlights of the smartphone include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, a 12MP rear camera, up to 32GB of internal storage and a 4,000mAh battery. With Redmi 7A, the company intends to compete with other budget offerings in the Indian market including Samsung Galaxy M10 and Nokia 2.2. Here’s a look at its sale details and specifications:

Redmi 7A price in India, offers

Redmi 7A smartphone is available in 15GB storage and 32GB storage in India. While the base model will cost Rs 5,999, the high-end one will be priced at Rs 6,199. For this month, the company is offering a discount of Rs 200 on the two variants of Redmi 7A. Other sale offers include an additional five percent discount for those who pay for their purchase via Axis Bank Buzz credit cards, EMI options and an exchange offer (on Flipkart).

If you buy the Redmi 7A smartphone via Mi.com, you will get an exchange discount along with 125GB additional 4G data and a cashback of Rs 2,200 from Jio. Customers will also have the option of getting the Mi Protect service at Rs 399. The sale will begin at 12 pm (noon) IST today on Flipkart and Mi.com.

Redmi 7A specifications

Redmi 7A has support for dual SIM cards and it runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10. The handset features a 5.45-inch HD+ display and it has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 Soc, the device comes with 2GB of RAM and has 16GB or 32GB of internal storage. The handset can also hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

Redmi 7A phone

On the imaging front, the Redmi 7A comes with a 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor on its back panel with an LED flash and a PDAF lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper that has support for AI Face Unlock.

The smartphone comes with 4,000mAh battery that has support for 10W charging. For connectivity, Redmi 7A comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Redmi 7A Foggy Gold colour variant unveiled: Key details

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Redmi 7A Foggy Gold colour variant unveiled: Key details

Xiaomi’s entry-level handset Redmi 7A, that is aimed at first-time smartphone buyers has received a new colour variant. Till now, the smartphone was available in Matte Black, Matte Blue, and Matte Gold colour options. Now, the company has unveiled a new Foggy Gold colour variant of the Redmi 7A. The device has initially been launched in China and as of now, there is no word on if and when it will be launched in India. We will update you as soon as the company makes an official announcement about the same.

Redmi 7A’s new Foggy Gold colour variant can be picked up from the official Mi online store in China. The handset’s base variant in China with 2GB RAM/16GB storage can be picked up at CNY 549 and its 2GB RAM/32GB storage model is available at CNY 599. The device’s most high-end variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage can be picked up at CNY 799. It id worth noticing that in India, the smartphone is available in only two RAM/storage configurations.

To recall, the device was launched in China in May this year. In India, it went on its first sale this month itself. The smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie skinned with MIUI 10 and it sports a 5.45-inch HD+ (720×1440 pixels) display. The screen of the handset has an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, the Redmi 7A comes with up to 3GB RAM in China and up to 2GB RAM in India. Redmi 7A is available in 16GB and 32GB internal storage variants and both of these can hold a microSD card of up to 256GB.

On the camera front, the smartphone comes with a 12MP Sony IMX486 sensor on its back panel coupled with an LED flash and PDAF lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 5MP front-facing snapper. The selfie camera of the device also comes with an AI Face Unlock feature. In addition to this, Redmi will be getting an AI Scene Detection feature to the handset via an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Redmi 7A phone

Redmi 7A houses a 4,000mAh battery and it comes with 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS, FM radio, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for connectivity. The battery of the device has support for 10W charging. The handset has a P2i splash-resistant coating on top.

What do you think of the new colour variant of Redmi 7A? Let us know in the comments below!

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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition launched, will be on sale from July 26

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Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition launched, will be on sale from July 26

Chinese consumer electronics and mobile communications company Oppo has launched its Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition. The special edition of the smartphone comes with a blue and red colour the football team’s T-shirt and logo design on it. The device comes with a pre-installed Barcelona theme on the smartphone along with newly designed charging cable and earbuds. The special edition Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition features similar specifications of the standard Oppo Reno 10x Zoom.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition specifications

As we mentioned earlier, the specifications of the special edition of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition are the same as that of the regular variant’s. The customized edition will be available in 8GB RAM along with 256GB of internal storage option. The device comes with a 6.6-inch panoramic AMOLED display and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 855 SoC. Apart from that, it houses a 4,065mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 support

For imaging duties, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition sports a triple rear camera setup that consists of a 48MP Sony IMX586 (0.5-inch) sensor along with an f/1.7 lens and laser autofocus, a 13MP secondary sensor with a periscope telephoto lens and an 8MP tertiary sensor with a super wide-angle lens. It offers 16-160mm full focal length coverage to enable a 10x lossless optical zoom.

On the front, it features a side-swing selfie camera module that opens out in just 0.8 seconds. The phone features five portrait modes. For connectivity, it includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, dual GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition price and availability

The special edition smartphone by Oppo has been launched in the Chinese market. The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition comes with a price tag of CNY 4,799 (approximately Rs. 47,900). The device will be available for pre-order on the company’s official website starting July 22 and will go on sale from July 26. The smartphone comes in a single variant with 8GB RAM with a 256GB internal storage. The Oppo special edition device will be available on sale from July 26 in the other markets such as Spain, France, Netherlands and other parts of Europe. The device will cost EUR 899 (approximately Rs. 69,200).

The company announced the launch of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom FC Barcelona Edition at a media communication conference held at the football team’s Camp Nou headquarters. The company has also extended its association with FC Barcelona for three more years. The football lovers and the Oppo fans in the future can expect more customized Barcelona models. Till now, the smartphone maker has not yet revealed whether the customized smartphone will be made available in India or not.

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How to use FaceApp’s old-age filter?

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How to use FaceApp’s old-age filter?

The newest trend on social media is the old-age filter by FaceApp. Everyone is using the app to see what they will look like when they are older. The users of the app then also share their images with these filters on various social media apps like Instagram and Facebook. The trend has taken the world by a storm and has become so popular that even Bollywood celebrities are sharing their images with the FaceApp filter on. If you haven’t shared your image with FaceApp’s old-age filter, no need to fret. The social media trend is relatively new and here, we have created a step-by-step guide on how you can do it.

All you need to get started is enough space for FaceApp app in your smartphone. The app is available for Android as well as iOS. You can log visit Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store to download the app. The app is known as ‘FaceApp – AI Face Editor’ on Google Play Store and it works with devices that run Android 5.0 or above. With the new filter that the app has rolled out, it has become one among the top free apps on the App Store as well as Google Play Store.

Here are all the steps you need to follow to use FaceApp’s old-age filter:

  1. Open the FaceApp app on your smartphone.
  2. You will have four options. You can tap on ‘Gallery’ to upload an image, on ‘Facebook’ icon to get a picture from the social media platform, ‘Celebrities’ to look for images of famous people and a ‘Camera’ icon to click an image to use with the filter.
  3. Choose one among the four icons and upload the image on the app.
  4. FaceApp will then process your photo.
  5. Now, select the filter of your choice. Smile and Smile 2 will add a smile to your photo, ‘Young’ will make your face look younger, ‘Old’ will make your face appear older, ‘Female’ will add female features to your face and ‘Male’ will add male features.
  6. To get the old-age filter, click on the ‘Old’ icon.
  7. Tap on the Save icon to get the image to your Gallery.
  8. Alternatively, you can also share it to your social media accounts using the dedicated buttons on FaceApp.

We should mention that this reminds us of Snapchat’s baby filter that went viral a few weeks back. You can read about how to use that here.

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FaceApp is blocking some users in India: Report

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FaceApp is blocking some users in India: Report

The photo editing app that has suddenly gained a lot of popularity – FaceApp– that became popular among users for its age filter seems to be blocking some users in India. At present, the app is still available on Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store for download, but then, when users try to open the app, it shows an error. The FaceApp block was first reported by a user on Twitter and others agreed that they faced the issue too.

While accessing FaceApp, Android device users from India are being acquainted with an error message that will be displayed on their screens. The message reads error “Something went wrong, Please try again”. On the other hand, the iOS users who are trying to use the photo editing App will be addressed with an unexplained error message that says “ApiRequestError error 6 – Operation couldn’t be completed”. Many users have reported glitch across various social media platforms.

FaceApp comes with some very interesting features.  With the support of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the app applies various filters on the user’s face and these include the old-age filter. This has made the photo editing app as number one free app on Apple’s App Store and at number 3 on Google’s Play Store. In addition to this, the app has a special filter that has the ability to convert a non-smiling picture to a smiling picture. Just like the old age filter, the app also comes with a feature where it can make the user look younger. Another filter on the app lets the user experiment with their looks by changing their hairstyles.

photo editing app FaceApp blocks Indian users

Despite its controversial points in its terms and conditions, the app seems to be gaining popularity among the users. One of its conditions reads, “You grant FaceApp a perpetual, irrevocable, nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, fully-paid, transferable sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and display your User Content and any name, username or likeness provided in connection with your User Content in all media formats and channels now known or later developed, without compensation to you”

Notably, FaceApp is one of a kind app that comes with terms and conditions that are hard to find among other social media platforms and applications. This, not the first time when the FaceApp has been seen involved in such a controversy. In the past, the app was criticized for facilitating users to change their ethnicity. After huge controversy and criticism, the app had to take down the controversial filter that was specially developed to change the skin tone as well as the facial features of the user to match an assured ethnicity.

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